Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Applied Learning Question: How to satisfy the needs of the students who are not content with sit- ting in class learning meaningless french verbs and analytical phrases. Answer: A center of applied learning where a student can master a technical skill he can use for the rest of his life. In other words the Chesterfield Technical Center. From accounting to carpentry to horti- culture there is something to satisfy ev- eryone’s needs. If a persons dream is to become a nurse, the center offers many different levels that open many doors to exciting careers. Many other career op- portunities are also available. Anyone in- terested in cosmetology can become a beautician in 3 years. The tech center can more than adaquetly prepare a restless, ambitious student for the hustle and bus- tle of today’s career oriented society. Tender loving care. With expert care, Troy Bryant tends one of the many young plants under his care. 8 Chesterfield Technical Center A little off the sides. Gaining valuable experience in hairdressing, Joanie Rose, puts’the finishing touch- es on her customer’s new coiffure. Brains and brawn. Using his brains and muscle, David Harris works toward completion of a carpen-

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Building Traditions Academic Excellence Prevails Although academic excellence was evident in 1980, 1981 saw even greater achievements by the students at Monacan. The forensics team captured the District title. The drama department had another banner season with a number of successful produc- tions. New courses were created and scholarships. of- fered in an attempt to improve the already solid aca- demic programs at Monacan. Many new A.P classes were offered for those college bound students wish- ing to excell in a specific field. The foreign language department offered scholarships and the industrial arts courses further prepared their students for the “real’’ world. Not only was academic excellence evident in the classroom but also in test scores. Monacan’s aver- age score on PSAT’s was among the highest in the state. Seniors were also rewarded for their aca- demic achievements with exam exemptions. These achievements by students and faculty en- abled Monacan to continue its growth and improve- ment. In addition, they provided encouragement to future classes to build upon the solid traditions begun at Monacan. Fruit of the loom guys? No it’s Sherelyn Hammett, Lynn Hart and Chrystal Rainey performing their Spanish version of the famed underwear commer- cials. Academics 7

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Star Wars Ill. Looking at space age indeed, Lisa Plucinik programs one of the computers at the Tech Center. It’s nice to help Mother Nature. Providing a neces- sary ingredient for growth, Larry Minnick waters young seedlings in horticulture class. 7, Precise Accuracy. Working with tiny transistors, Owen Bryant completes electronics work at Tech Center. of Chesterfield Technical Center 9