Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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At last! With a final burst of energy, the Class of '81 celebrate their graduation. Fare thee well, Class of ’81 The Class of ’81 is now history. Some members have continued their education in college, others have en- tered the job market. Monacan’s first graduating class will long be remem- bered while they, no doubt, will reflect on their years at Monacan with a dis- tinct sense of nostalgia. Meanwhile, the classes of 82-85 anxiously await the day in the sun. There is much to be done and the chief- ly qualities of leadership remain essen- tial. The process is continual. As some students graduate others come to take their place. The faces change but the intelligence, determination and aggres- siveness of our modern day chief’s will continue for years to come. To the Class of ’81 we say ‘‘fare thee well,’’ to those returning to Monacan we say ‘Welcome Back!”’ Building Traditions 224 Closing

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Relief and Excitement And so another academic year comes to a close; to some it is a relief, to others it is sad, to all it is inevitable. The Chief’s could be proud of many accomplishments in 1981, most of which have been re- viewed in the preceeding pages. No long- er were Monacan students transplants, they began to clarify their own identity and personality. As a collective whole the Chief’s experienced a rewarding year, as individuals their lives were enriched and enhanced. They know now what it means to be a Monacan Chief and with the Class of 81 history, the students of the future will, no doubt, continue to solidify and re- fine the traditions of excellence already begun. Relief. Some students like the one pictured here, were relieved as summer approached! Here we come world! Other students greeted the end of the year with excitement and confidence. Closing 223

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