Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Matthew Drew Demarest: Amy Lynn Dickerson: Tennis Team 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 9; Secretary 10; Treasurer 11; Span- sh Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Prom Decorating Gom- mittee 11; National Honor Society 11, 12. William E. Dixon: Bruce David Donoff: John S. Dorazio: JV. Football 9; VICA 11, 72. Robert Artis Douthit Jr.: Soccer 9, 10, 11, 12; Prom server 10; Spanish Club 11 Shirley Downes: FBLA 11; DECA 12 Matthew Michael Driscoll: JV Basketball 10; Span- 1 11: V. Basketball 11, 12; FBLA 11; FHA Dedicated to Excellence. As part of preparation for the Academy, Matt Cushmann pushes himself to the limit in track. 144 Class of ‘84 a all Great Way Of Life Ahead According to the Air Force, in order to discover a ‘“‘great way of life’? one must “aim high.’’ No doubt, those slo- gans have launched the dreams of many young people. One of those people is Senior Matt Cushman. Since junior high school, Matt has planned to enter the Air Force by be- coming a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Following along and difficult path, Matt has prepared him- self well for acceptance to the Academy by excelling in the areas of academics, athletics, and leadership. As a student, Matt has shown ability and de- termination by carrying four years of strong academic . classes and by succeeding in them. Leadership is evident in Matt’s involvement in the com- munity through membership in the Civil Air Patrol. All of the experiences of the years since his decision to attend the AFA will be invaluable to Matt. Not only has his indirect preparation for the AFA been extensive but also the appli- cation process has been com- plicated. Through an initial questionnaire, a complete medical examination by the government, and, most presti- gious of all, a Principal Nomi- — nation by Congressman Thom- | as J. Bliley, Jr., Matt has ner- — vously progressed toward his goal. Following the previously © mentioned steps, a physical” endurance test and a final re- view of the candidate’s file for an appointment determine the - acceptance of a cadet. . A final benefit of a clear definition of his goal is the op- portunity for Matt to look far into his future. After gradu- ation from the academy, Matt hopes to enter flight school — and, therefore, serve a man- © datory seven years in the Air § Force. At a time when a major-. ity of people are conras about the future, Matt has « clear vision and a straight, if long challenging, path to his | goals. With great appreciation, Matt credited his family an his teachers with supporting and encouraging him. | Most of his gratitude, however, v reserved for his friends endured his ‘‘continuous ra’ bling about airplanes and th Air Force.’” Without a doubt Matt’s family, teachers, anc friends respect his matur and responsibility in settit his goals and in working te ward them.

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