Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

Page 22 text:

Art in all As Monacan grew, so did the Art De- partment. Mrs. Lynn Poulos moved into a full-time position in art as she opened photography for the first time with two full classes. A separate class for crafts was also offered. The Art Department was busy with many school service projects — making banners for sports championships to hang in the gym, Marquees for the drama productions, and posters and t-shirts for various groups. One of the classes made a quilt which will hang permanently in the school and other such gifts are in many stages. Several exhibits were placed in the office for the pleasure of students, staff and visitors. Many students also provided offices and hallways with their works on long loans. The department pro- Kept in the dark. Preparing negatives for enlarge- ment, Jeff Hensley completes work for his photogra- phy class. its forms vided a small showing here at Monacan in connection with “‘Bye, Bye, Birdie.”’ Youth Art Month was celebrated by the students by exhibiting seven works shown at a state wide show held at First and Merchants Bank. The countywide Art Festival at Bird High School was also an- other public showing for many more of the students. The Women’s Club of Bon Air sponsored our students work in their Fed- erated Arts contest and many pieces took blue, red, yellow, and white ribbons. The blue ribbon pieces appeared at Regency Mall. The Women’s Club also awarded a plaque and a check to the student with an outstanding record for art work during her high school years; the winner — Gwen Kreynus. Details, details. Adding important touches to her art work, Kathy Austin hopes for a prize winner. 18 Art Photography

Page 21 text:

Spirit of Christmas On the evening of December 10, the Monacan Combined Choir, under the di- rection of Mr. Dwight Graham, presented Handel’s Messiah in the Theatre of the Performing Arts. Handel’s composition, a succession of songs retelling the story of Christ’s birth, was sung so beautifully that it moved some to tears and prompted oth- ers to stand in respect for the singing of the ‘‘Hallelujah Chorus.” The performance was enhanced by the accompaniment of a professional orches- tra which included three Monacan stu- dents: Alan Gillie, Chris Gongaware, and Randa Vegas. This musical was chosen, according to choir members, to let the members of the chorus experience other types of music that young people of today do not often come in contact with. Susan Mariner and Sheryl King both commented, “‘It was a challenge for every member of the choir to work on — something to test our capa- bilities with.’’ Many hours of grueling practice went Halelujah! Cindy Gallop practices hard for the most famous piece from the Messiah, the ‘‘Halelujah Chorus’”’. into their performance. Along with prac- tice each day, many hours at home and on weekends were spent in rehearsal. Four students who even had more of a work load were the sololists: Amy McGonigle, Kurt Negaard, Lucinda Olofson, and Wes- ley Tharpe. Along with the students, many self-sacrificing parents donated their time to fund raising. Without the dona- tions received, the orchestral accompa- niment would not have been possible. Everyone’s hard work payed off with an overwhelmingly wonderful reception Ver- bal compliments were augmented by flowers and many congratulatory cards after the performance. All Monacan students had the good for- tune to see part of this special concert when it was performed for the entire stu- dent body prior to Christmas vacation. It was extremely appropriate because it re- minded all those present of the true spirit of Christmas and the birth of one small child. | me TS RO SATS WOE ARETE SS PEE SR oe SD Ah one, two, three, four Mr. Dwight Graham directs the orchestra and the combined choir on a piece from the Messiah. Chorus Orchestra 17

Page 23 text:

Just like Robin. Striking a familiar pose, Steve Chatnick at least looks like he’s thinking as Laurie McDaniel captures his pose forever. Smile while you work. Cindy Lorenz and Gwen Krainus put the finishing touches on her macrame project. Working hands of America. Forming a fragile piece of pottery, Jay Vaughn maintains constant pressure and support to the art work. Art Photography 19