Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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On to the finish line. At the Newport News Relays, Jake Willis anchors the boys victorious 6400 m. relay team. 188 Outdoor Track Relay Rush. Denise Ellenor placed sixth in the state AAA meet in the 3200 and second in the Golden South two mile run. Suspended. Setting the school record in the pole vault, Chad Deavers wins the Central District out- door championship. (f —i 8

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Gymnasts bring honor to Monacan Where many of Monacan’s athletic teams were working toward excellence in 1981, one has clearly established on ex- cellent tradition already. The boy’s gym- nastic team combined their efforts to pro- duce one of the most impressive seasons of any team at Monacan thus far. With three returning seniors and an impressive third place finish in state competition in 1980, Coach David Thomas looked for- ward to a very rewarding season indeed. He was not disappointed. This talented group of athletes swept to the district, regional, and state championships. Great individual performances along with out- standing team depth allowed the team to bring Monacan it’s second state cham- pionship trophy in 1981. In addition to state honors, the team received national recognition, as well. They were named one of the top fifty teams in the country, an honor the cross- country was awarded in the fall. Individually the team could boast sev- eral high-flying stars. Junior Kenny Cook placed in the Belgium International Meet — he ive t FRONT: Steve Parker, Jim Mullins, Jeff Hahn, David Zeddies, Coach David Thomas BACK: Scott Bew, he® ee) x f la. Richie Hodge, Miles Redding, Kenny Cook, Earl Eck. and Miles Redding was named one of the top gymnasts in his age group in the na- tion. All in all, it was a season and a team worth remembering. The tradition of ex- cellence they have established at Mona- can has added prestige to an impressive athletic program. As Athletic Director, Steve Cunningham said, ‘‘Watching the boy’s gymnastic team is like watching Wide World of Sports!”’ Trying to relax. Soon all muscles will be tense, but for now these gymnasts try to relax and preserve their strength. High above the crowd. With an awesome display of strength, Jeff Hahn performs an L-seat on the rings. bh Steve Cunningham said, ‘‘Watching the boy's gym- nastic team is like watching Wide World of Sports!”’ Boy’s Gymnastics 187

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Freshmen stars. Taking the batin from Lisa Bar- nard, Sarah Moore dashes off to the finish line. Off to a good Start. While lowering the school stan- dard for the 100 m. run, Chris Owens aids the Chief’s bid for the district title. f ' t Big Orange Machine The celebration was not large and noisy. It was not heard round the city and state. Many at Monacan were not even aware it had occurred. But on May 1, the BIG ORANGE boys outdoor track team capitilized on the first year use of its own track to capture the Central District meet title. On the way to its first district outdoor title ever, both the boys and girl’s swpet to 4-1 regular season records in five home meets, capturing the runner-up spot behind Dinwiddie and Prince George. Actually, the Chiefs had served notice of their excellence three weeks earlier when the boys captured the Division II championship and the girls were runner- ups at the Jessee Warr Invitational in Lar- go, Md. In between the chief’s sand- wiched outstanding efforts at Dogwood (UVA) and the Vol Track Classic in Knox- ville, Tenn. Ten seniors wore the orange and brown for the last time with Peter Clarke, Chris Patch, Denise Fleenor, David Allen, Chris Owens and Winston Hurst leading the Chief’s in their first AAA outdoor season. The first graduates left legacy of excel- lence known throughout the East, and which will serve as a catalyst for the fu- ture of the BIG ORANGE MACHINE. Outdoor Track. FRONT: Stephanie Lawson, Lisa Barnard, Joanie Phipps, Sandra McCracken, Manda Warbolak, Tanya Richardson, Beth Spiers, Lynne Dintiman, Susan Garafalo, Denise Williams, Karen Woo (Manager): SECOND: Jane Muncie, Julie Pin- kard, Judy Chance, Courtney Swartz, Jacqui Smith, Lee Hyden, Sarah Moore, Denise Fleenor (Co- Capt.); Lyn Levanseller (Co-Capt.); Elizabeth Rader, Gina White (Manager); THIRD: Charlie Sand- ers, David Ivey, Darren Gtero, John Hair, Michael Halle, David Weddington, Lindsey Terry, Paul Gestwich, Rob Dunnington, David Redding, Suzanne Shockey (Manager); FOURTH: Charles Via, Chris Patch (Tri-Capt.); Matt Cuchamn, Winston Hurst, Chris Owens, Chris Scott, Laurin Willis, Alex Down- ing, Mike Fabrizio, Paul Rzasa; FIFTH: Coach Ancar- row, Richie Whitt, Steve Cornilius, Chad Deavers, Peter Clarke (Tri-Capt.); David Holecomb, Bill Keel- ing, Jake Willis, Coach Devenney; BACK: Richard Smith, Steve Meyer, Ed Barden, Steve Hostetler, Doug Wells, Tom Junes, Mike Starr, David Allen (Tri- Capt.). Outdoor Track 189