Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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The glue that holds us together. The irreplaceable Roberta North main- tains control at all times. The powers that be. Between an im- portant meeting, Mr. Elliot and Mr. Jones, share a joke with Dr. Sullins. Another decision. Even during play, Mr. Elliot and Mrs. Crane are faced with difficult decisions. New girl in town. Becoming accus- tomed to her new surroundings, Mrs. Pat Shumate completes her paper work. 130 Administration

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Jeff Vaughan Lisa Wagner Beth Walek Anita Walker Mike Walker Lisa Walton Wendy Wantling Kecia Webb Mike Wharam Susan Whelan Sharon Whetstone David White Mike White Carter White Kathleen Whitmore Shirley Whittington Wayne Wicker Pam Wiggins Bo Wiley Steve Wilkerson Dave Williams Denise Williams William Milton Pat Williamson Lee Wilson Terri Winn Todd Withers Karen Woo Janet Woodlief Michelle Wooldridge Ivan Wu Kim Yates Bowling not Just a sport Most people go bowling as a means of relaxation and to have a good time. Jeff Dato’s ability and seriousness have made the sport anything but relaxing to this young athlete. To compete against Jeff would be competing against scores of 258 and 627 (a set). In 1973 Jeff’s mother start- ed bowling and in time passed on her interest to her son. Three years later Jeff and his mother competed together and won the adult-youth cham- pionship in the 1st annual Family Tournament. They rose to the fourth ranked position in the nation; Jeff was awarded “Youth of the Year’’ in the central region division here in Sheryl! Yusi Strike! While at Bowl America Jeff Dato shows his winning form as he aims for the pins. Richmond. In 1981, he placed 2nd in the Richmond City tourna- ment. Jeff's most recent ac- complishments include going to the State Tournament this year and being at the local Bowl America. He is also a substitute for the Youth Games in 1981 in Spring full Massachusetts. Jeff plans on bowling as long as possible. He wants to be a pro, but also plans on go- ing to college and becoming a doctor. Freshmen 129

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Providing an important example of excellence Among Chesterfield County schools, Monacan has gained a reputation as a very effi- ciently run high school. Mrs. Donna Crane, who shares as- sistant principal duties at Monacan with Mr. Buddy Jones, and Mrs. Pat Shumate, credits this achievement to principal Larry Elliott and the teachers. ‘‘Mr. Elliott sets the policies and the teachers agree to enforce them to cre- ate efficiency at Monacan,”’ she claims. Mrs. Crane, born in Honolu- lu, Hawaii, traveled extensive- ly during her childhood due to her father’s position as colo- nelinthe Army. The family set- tled in Virginia after her fa- ther’s retirement from the ser- vice. Later she attended Vir- ginia colleges, receiving her BA in English from Longwood and her master’s, also in Eng- lish, from Va. Tech. Mrs. Crane taught a wide variety of English courses before be- coming one of Monocan’s as- sistant principals. She began her career teaching seventh grade in Roanoke and then taught freshman composition at Va. Tech. Mrs. Crane spent the six years before she came to Monacan teaching English to ninth, tenth, and twelfth graders at Manchester High School. As one of Monacan’s assis- tant principals, she is in charge of observing and as- sisting teachers in the depart- ments of English, Social Stud- ies, Foreign Languages, Uni- fied Arts, and Special Educa- tion. She shares discipline and counseling responsibil- ities with the other two assis- tant principals. Another of her duties is keeping track of all textbooks used at Monacan, a task she says “‘sounds simple but, in reality, is not.”’ Although Mrs. Crane is one of the few woman administra- tors in Chesterfield County high schools, she has never felt out of place or uncomfort- iii able in her position just be- cause she is a female. She dismissed the idea that she is paving the way for future wom- en administrators because she is judged on her compe- tence and responsibility, as other women considered for administrative positions will be. Mrs. Crane’s goals for the future include law school and beginning her doctorate. a ET Se Se Intimidation. Using her stature and position, Mrs. Donna Crane has been known to strike fear in the hearts of students. RCE ities eaitaneteay . Nett Administration 131