Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Poise and Self-confidence Most students seem to have an innate fear of speaking in front of a group of people. And yet, teenagers feel no inse- curity about talking in class, in the halls, or on the phone for great lengths of time. However, when they are called on by teachers to present an ‘‘oral report,” knees start shaking and vocal chords seem to be totally ineffective. One way to overcome this burning fear is by joining the forensics team. At Monacan, as at other schools, the Proving a point. Practicing for a forensics meet, Lee Overstreet uses emphasis to persuade the judges to his point of view. a a 5 Be ath ily Y Forensics team. Ann Driscoll, Kevin Jones, Linda Beck, Lee Overstreet, Dave Tuskey, Cathy Vines. 22 Battle of the Brains Forensics forensics team specializes in public speaking. Students compete in a number of catagories including: spelling, original oratory, poetry, prose and others. Stu- dents compose speeches and learn the art of public speaking through practice and instruction. Monacan’s forensics team has been very successful. After many hours of hard work, the team captured the Central Dis- trict and Regional Championships. Four Monacan students — Cathy Vines, Linda Brains vs. Teachers. While practicing for the actual competition, the ‘‘Brains’’ dominate the teachers in a display of knowledge and trivia. tee Camera and nerve adjustments. Before competi- tion begins, the Brains wonder what the upcoming match with Douglas Freeman will be like. Beck, Dave Tuskey, and Alex Fisher pro- gressed to the State Competition held at U. Va. In addition to the skills already men- tioned, team coach Ms. Jackie Pender- graph explained, ‘‘that team members also improve their self- confidence and poise.’’ With hard work and excellent re- sults, the forensics team is another ex- ample of Monacan students establishing a tradition of success for the future. SP RE I EE a ET OD GS EELS EE SEE ESF Contemplating the answer. During competition, Danny Sloan (captain), C.K. Robertson, Tom Spivey, and David Markell listen intently to the question.

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Don’t stab it! Lisa Rose cautiously points out the kidneys inside the fetal pig to Lynn Hart her lab partner. Exact weight. While trying to determine the weight of the mass, Alan Gillie works to get it to the precise tenth. Another great scientist. Patty James proceeds in doing an extraordinary chemistry experiment, while J.H. Revere stands by to assist her. Earth’s temperature. While working in the field Lynn Devedand Tim Fanguy use the sling psychro- meter to measure the earth's temperature. Science 21 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA

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Aid to the cause. Using all he’s got plus more, Dave Tuskey takes the regional title after also taking the Central District title. Battle of the Brains Forensics 23