Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Never A Dull Moment — Miss P. Makes Learning Fun “Get wisdom and you have a bright future.’’ This proverbi- al sentiment expresses a re- spect for learning that is evi- dent in a teacher who is famil- iar to many seniors who may not share her feelings — Miss Mary Jacqueline Pendergraft. The continuance of education, formal or otherwise is of value to this influential teacher and, subsequently, to those who complete her class. Personal- ly and professionally, Miss Pendergraft exemplifies the benefits of the love of learn- ing. The desire to study in her areas of interest, not the asperation to be a teacher, led Miss Pendergraft to East Carolina University. Majoring in English and minoring in Spanish, she decided to put her knowledge to use by trans- mitting it to others. Thus, Miss Pendergraft embarked upon the career that, in spite of ini- tial difficulties, keeps her challenged and happy today. The largest indication of her success is the respect that she evokes from those who work with her — students and teachers alike. Students rec- ognize what Miss Pendergraft considers her necessary strength as an educator — the respect of the individuality of a student. Therefore, she has stated she is able to learn from the diversity and the spontaneity of those that she teaches. A statement by Mrs. Kathy Lewis reflects Miss Pendergraft’s success with her colleagues: ‘‘She is the best department head l’ve had, and I’ve worked in four schools.”’ Professionally, the love of learning possessed by Miss Pendergraft affords her the opportunity both to benefit her students by impressing it upon them and to provide ad- vantages for herself by learn- ing from those around her. The most revealing aspects of a human are the values that he holds. In her personal, as well as professional goals, Miss Pendergraft regards learning with great respect. In the future, she hopes to con- Horrors, what’s lurking here? No matter what the topic, Mrs. Pender- graft always seems to make it humor- Ous and enjoyable. tinue her studies, perhaps by attending classes full-time in the summer. A question that leads her ahead is, ‘‘What have | done today that | cando better tomorrow?’’ Tomorrow will find Miss Pendergraft, who has taught at schools in Mary- land and Florida, as well as at Clover Hill, Manchester, and Matoaca, at Monacan, con- tinuing to teach and to learn. Joking about having no ambi- tion, Miss Pendergraft con- vincingly states that she is so content teaching that she plans to remain in the profes- sion indefinitely. When all is said and done, in particular when senior English is successfully completed and graduation is but a memory, the fortunate students of Miss Pendergraft will carry with them her influence. In the course of future learning, an encounter with another true scholar, who possesses re- spect for both people and studies, may be in order. How- ever, it will serve simply as a remin der of the original lesson taught by a special high school English instructor. Without a doubt, Miss Pender- graft is one who, in the words of Geoffrey Chaucer, beloved to all seniors, ‘‘would gladly learn and gladly teach.”’ [SS “I know it’s here somewhere.”’ Searching for a quote, Mrs. Pender- graft consults a literature book. fs eeprene =e Faculty 139

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Barbara M. Seay: E.D. 9-12 Aggie Showalter: Pat Shumate: Assistant Principal Bill Sizemore: Ruby Slayton: Barbara Snellings: Joyce B. Soto: Spanish | Il Denise Spears: Office Services Il, Accounting I, Typing |, FBLA Rusty Stadler: U.S. VA Government, Asst. Football Coach; strength and conditioning pro- gram Debora C. Sweaker: Geometry, Honors Geome- try Jennifer Sweeney: Thomas Tanton: US VA Government, Legend Sponsor Nancy K. Thompson: Spanish V, Advanced Placement, Spanish Il, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society Emily Turner: Linda Hart Wagstaff: Latin I-IV, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, Freshman Cheerleaders Michael R. Walker: Physical Education 10, Head Basketball Coach Rosalie Wallace: Physical Education 9, Girls Basketball JV, Girls Track Loraine Wilkinson: Physical Education 9, Varsi- ty Field Hockey Matthew | Williams: Donna M. Woods: Guidance Counselor Jacqueline Wootten: Earth Science Ann M. Zentmeyer: Guidance Counselor 138 Faculty

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Senior Class Officers. FRONT: Hunt The Quintessence of The Senior Class The Senior Class Executive Council is one of the most in- fluential group at Monacan. Of course, this group is solely de- voted to the Senior Class. They provide and achieve many goals that enable the en- tire Senior Class to run smoothly throughout the year. The council consists of the six Senior Class officers and a re- presentative from each of the Senior Class homerooms. In order to become a member of this council, one must be nomi- nated and elected by his or Carolyn Jane Adams: Theresa Adams: Dawn Michele Adkins: French Club 9, 10, 11: FBLA; t2 1t Show cie Michelle Allen: Pirates of Penzance’’, Children Well’’: Mascot 11, 12; Richard P. Alridge John Leslie Anderson: J.V. Footba-| 1,12: Hugh O’Br ian Honor Society 11 ‘Funny-Girl’, “Pippin” Hunter Ashton Applewhite: Spanish Club 10, 11; anish 1, 12 Honor Court 9, 10 yf Directors 10; SODA 11; Jr. Ciass Class President; NHS 11, 12 — sh Honor Society 9, 10, 1 A Board jent; Senior Laura Jean Armstrong: Christine M. Asard: Michael Leonard Atkinson: William Russell Auchmoody: Forensics 12; ‘Teach Your Children Well”; Sharon Lynn Averette: French Club 11; DECA 11, 12 James Lateau Baker: Lisa Lee Barnard: 140 Clas s of 84 r Diane Allanson: FBLA 10, 11 Mixed C Diamond Studs”’ ‘Pippin’ orus 10; en Award; Jr. Class President; Chamber Ensemble 12; 11; Prom Server “Funny Girl’, , ‘Teach Your 11; Tal- Mini-Chap. 12; Chorus 12 Parla- Drama 9: V. Football Pres. 11, her homeroom. The main purpose of the councilis to inform the Seniors of the Senior Class’ up-coming events and the council’s deci- sions. In fact, the Senior Class Council Representatives gath- er ideas from their fellow stu- dents pertaining to Senior Class privileges, Senior class Superlatives, and Senior Class prophet. The Senior Class Executive Council gives the Seniors what they want — within reason, of course! In early Spring when “‘Sen- ioritis’’ strikes, the council en- courages the Senior Class to § help prepare for Baccalaure- § ate, Senior Banquet, and — Class Day. With the help of the Senior Class Executive Coun- cil, the Senior year has proved to be among all the Seniors the closest, happiest, and most productive years of all four years at Monacan. The| Senior Class Executive Coun- cil enhances the specialness © of one’s Senior y ear.