Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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| can’t believe it’s real. With de- served pride, Amy McGonigle exam- ines her hard earned diploma. In full regalia. With true pomp and cir- cumstance, Lt. Gov. Robb and Mr. El- liot lead the faculty procession. Packed house. Surrounded by family and friends, seniors prepare to re- ceive their diplomas. Calm amid confusion. Trying to main- tain order, Mr. Broaddus arranges the graduation procession. Graduation 67

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Finally ... (continued from page 65) place, all present waited for the graduates to make their entrance; and wait they did. As Lt. Gov. Robb later pointed out, it is a good thing ‘“‘Pomp and Circumstance”’ can be played over and over again. Once the processions were finished, the body of the cere- mony began. Speeches by class president Mark Tuck, where he spoke of the unique nature of the Class of 81, and Lt. Gov. Charles Robb, in which he described the quali- ties of the educated man, rein- forced the seriousness of the setting. In fact, with the ex- ception of isolated firecrack- Anticipation. Filled with excitement and anticipation, Michelle Kimball waits her turn. 66 Graduation graduation ers, the ceremony was quite dignified and solemn, appro- priated to the occasion. As the long list of graduates drew to a close, a collective sigh of relief could almost be heard. It was over; the Class of ’81 were now the first offi- cial graduates of Monacan High School. With a loud cheer, and caps flying through the air, congratulations were exchanged and the anxiously waited summer began. The summer would be unique, how- ever, for the 370 graduates, for now they were on their own, with Monacan, its strengths and weaknesses, a fond memory. The educated man. Monacan was fortunate to have Lt. Gov. Robb as the main speaker of the evening. ee ee v ALVA NNTALLENTE @? phocounsapvapnanee’ ssvupehabnagantentt poquanageneeeeteelt

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Seniors of ’81 Dominate The senior year has been, as always, a memorable time. This was expecially true for the 1981 Monacan High School seniors, who were the first graduating class and, as such, set many traditions that will be followed in the years to come. Senior activities and events add to the excitement of the year. In the fall there are cap and gown measurements to be taken, graduation announce- ments to be ordered, and col- lege applications to be com- Kevin Dale Adams: French 9, 10; Pep Club; FBLA 10; SCA Rep. 9, 10; Track 9, 10. William Wade Agilano: Band 9. James David Allen: V. Football 11, 12 — Captain 12; J.V. Football 9, 10 — Captain 9, 10; Track 11, 12 — Captain 9, 12. Shari Lynn Allen: FBLA 11, 12. Hillary Armstrong: Yearbook 11, 12 — Clubs and Organization's Editor 11, 12; Honor Guard 11, 12 — Captain 11, 12; French Club 10, 11; French Honor Society 12; Latin Club 12; Pep Club 10, 11; Drama 11; SCA Rep. 11, 12; Track 9. Natalie Lynn Arnold: Newspaper 9, 10; FBLA 12; COE 12; Gymnas- tics 9, 10; Barnie Wendell Averette, Jr. ‘Dell’: Who's Who; Fashion Show; Boys State 11; Pep Ciub 11; FCA 12; V. Basketball 11, 12; J.V. Basketball 9, 10; Golf 10, 11, 12; Linda Jeanne Barbour: SCA Board of Directors 11; Steering Commit- tee: French Club 9, 10; Pep Club 9; SCA Rep. 9, 10, 11, 12; Jr. Class and Sr. Class Rep.; Field Hockey 12; Soccer 11; Tennis. Cynthia Ruth Barden: Drama Productions 10, 11, 12; CABS 11; French Club 10, 11; Drama Club 10, 11, 12; Thespians 11, 12; Mona- can Steering Committee 11; Field Hockey 10, 11; Track 9. Ryland Thomas Barden, Jr.: VICA 12; DECA 11; ICT 12. Donna Elizabeth Barnette “‘Lis-wa’’! Drama Productions 12; Chorus 9, 11, 12. Sherry Marie Basinger: Drama Production 11; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; German Club 11, 12. Robert Gates Bass, Jr.: Band 9 Linda Susan Beck: Monacette 11, 12; Chorus 9; Latin Club 9; Foren- sics 11, 12; FCA 11, 12. Mary Elizabeth Bentley: Chorus 9; Spanish Club 11, 12; Pep Club 9: James Lamar Benton: Orchestra 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; March- ing Band 11, 12 68 Class of '81 pleted. During the spring the seniors were concerned with baccalaurate and graduation. With graduati on came the smiles of happiness to be fi- nally out of school and the tears of sadness at realizing that the experiences and friendships made in high school will never be quite the same. Senior Class Officers: Mark Tuck (President), George Green (Vice President), Lisa Fisher (Sec- retary), Cindy Hayes (Treasurer), Elaine Ciucci (Chaplain), Winston Hurst (Parliamentarian), Bill Broaddus (Sponsor).