Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Hold it steady. Chaplain of the National Honor Soci- ety, Lisa Fisher, lights a candle after giving a talk on its symbolization. Honor Court: FRONT ROW: Mike Johnson, Mark Tuck, Winston Hurst (Chairman), David Cheatham, Donna Cunningham; BACK ROW: Patti James, Mag- gie Walker, Kelley Brown, Hunter Applewhite. Speech, speech. The presidents of the National Honor Society, Gina Fletcher, explains the qualifica- tion of scholarship which is essential for member- ship in the organization. | 4 tg: A BL 7 . Fellowship of Christian Athletes: FRONT ROW: Julie Pinkard, Dawn Tanner, Patty Cunningham, Teri Peasley, Linda Beck, Connie Daniel, John Trexler; SECOND ROW: Brad Marwitz, Lynn Vacca, Aimee Gautney, Patti James, Kelle Straw, Sandra Driskill, Susan Jennings; THIRD ROW: Coach Cindy Livesay (Sponsor), Linda Woody, Diane Wilson, Karen Pea- chee, Beth Crowell, Tracy Cox, Kelley Tilley, Kim Beavers, Laura LaRose; FOURTH ROW: Debbie Breeden, Connie Smith, Joan McEwen, Robin Major, Laura Beitz, Jennifer Lee, Dena Herbert, Roena Up- ton; BACK ROW: Dell Averette, Lee Overstreet, Walt Williams, Mark Tuck, Andrew Crank, Scott An- derson, Mike Johnson, Ed Barden, Coach Mike Walker (Sponsor). Honor Court FCA NHS 201

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And Justice For All The Honor Court is often perceived as a secretive and ominous organization. It is seldom ever spoken of, and on those rare occasions when it is discussed, the con- versation is hushed. According to Mrs. Donna Crane, who is the advisor of the Honor Court, this atti- tude toward the court is inappropriate. She claims the Honor Court simply serves as the protector of the student's rights and acts as an impartial body in deciding the cases brought before it. The court is composed of nine elected students, two freshmen, two sopho- mores, two juniors, and three seniors. The senior receiving the most votes acts as chairman. The court is activated when a student has violated the Honor Code and is then charged by a teacher of another student. Mrs. Crane commented, that “the charge is not necessarily a convic- tion.”’ If the verdict is not guilty, the case is dismissed and forgotten. If the person is found guilty, Mrs. Crane issues demerits and a letter of notification is sent home. A decision of guilty must be unanimous, and a split vote is considered a ‘‘not guilty” verdict. A student found guilty may then accept the decision or appeal it. If the student appeals, the Faculty Board of Review, composed of Mrs. Crane and two of the student’s teachers, look over the notes taken during the testimony and can de- cide to uphold the Honor Courts’ decision or request the Honor Court to review the Case again. As one can see, the members of the Honor Court have a difficult job. They have a responsibility to protect the inno- cent and convict those who are guilty. They are constantly called upon to ignore their personal feelings toward a fellow student. However, the gravity of their re- sponsibility requires impartiality, and the entire student body at Monacan deserves no less. 200 Honor Court FCA NHS Pensiveness. As friends watch, Troy Peple taps Michele Kline during the ceremony of the National Honor Society. National Honor Society: FRONT ROW: Gina Fletcher (President), Cindy Hayes (Treasurer), Don- na Collins (Secretary), Rhonda Collins (Vice Presi- dent), Lisa Fisher (Chaplain); SECOND ROW: Su- zanne Shockley, Judith Gruca, Wendy Shinaberry, Carol Bourne, Patti James, Lora Schoening, Carey Rowe, Tracy Cox, Cathy Vines; THIRD ROW: Gina White, Kim Kickler, Dave Tuskey, Leslie Roberson, Silas McCullough, Sherelyn Hammett, Chris Dalton, Michele Kline, Susan Hobbs, Lisa Decker; BACK ROW: Perry Leynes, Janet Stotts, Mike Fabrizio, Tom Poley, Alan Gillie, Lyne Neathawk, Scott Se- kerke, Sandra Driskill, Mark Tuck, Mrs. Suzanne Kelly (Sponsor).

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Future leaders trained Something new was created at Mona- can last fall, VICA, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. This organization was developed to help students promote high standards in all phases of occupational endeavors including: ethics, workman- ship, scholarship, and safety. Through VICA students have the opportunity to learn more about labor, management, and the inter-dependence of these two groups. VICA prepares youths to enter the business world with some knowledge of leadership and experience. In October of 1980 VICA members from Manchester, Clover Hill and Monacan were instrumental in recruiting the quick- witted Mr. Michael Broom to speak to the students during an assembly. He talked Vocational Industrial Clubs of America: FRONT ROW: Billy Fenner (President), Kathy Boyd (Trea- surer), Stacey Plunkett (Secretary), Charlotte Spring (Reporter), Tommy Barden (Reporter); SEC- OND ROW: Gerry Anderson, Bill Smith, Chris Dimi- tris, Darryl Wilburn, Mrs. Ann Cifelli (Sponsor); BACK ROW: Jim Scharnhorst, Bill Harper, Keith Smith, John Reckline, Charles Crewe, Warren Har- rell. Distributive Education Clubs of America: FRONT ROW: Wayne Kickler (President), Clarence Rich- ardson, James Richards, Mike Brinn, Kevin Badgett, Allyn Jinks (Treasurer), Todd Bailey, Rick Bernard, Mark Sexton; SECOND ROW: Glenn Ottman, Mrs. Elizabeth Ridolphi, John Michael, Donna Kirkham, Jamie Combs, Belinda Bristow, Robin Sykes, Lynn Vacca, Kim Timberlake, Lori Seneff, Rod Galton, Tom Smiddy; BACK ROW: Mrs. Donna Gainous, Cur- tis Philebaum, Steve Wallace, Brad Haley, Marie Garrett, Curtis Epps, Gloria Humphreys, Jeanne Mashburn, Jenny Tesh, Wanda Spain, Tammy Sha- hinian. 202 VICA DECA FBLA FHA about common social problems and told ways to overcome their difficulties. An- other VICA project was providing the con- tainers in the smoking area to help keep this section clean. The club then sent out notices to all people with smoking per- mits asking them to please use the newly furnished receptacles. Every spring VICA sponsors a leader- ship skills contest. Students compete ina number of areas including speech, spell- ing, and leadership as well as auto-me- chanics, medical assisting, welding, etc. for the skills portion. If a student does well enough, the student can advance to higher competition. VICA is certainly a welcome addition to the clubs and organizations here at Mon- acan.