Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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A Mystical Night. Being announced Prom King and Queen, Chris Hughes and Shelley Franklin emerge before the crowd. Dancing The Night Away. Slipping off their shoes makes Kelley Brown and date more comfortable in enjoying the music of the band Casper. Sayonara Seniors Capturing a touch of the Ori- ent to most would appear as an impossible feat, but not for this year’s junior class. The Juniors created an astonish- ing prom that would not soon be forgotten. Using Sayonara as this year’s Prom theme, the Juniors were able to display many aspects of the Japa- nese Culture, from a beautiful Japanese pagoda at the en- trance to a huge portrait of a typical Japanese scene with pagodas, bridges, water, mountains, and a beautiful sunset. Never before has an entrance into the school been so grand as this particular one. As the doors were opened by two Karate professionals each couple was engulfed by a beautiful display of kites of all styles, shapes, and colors. The entrance to the dance floor was a depiction of a beautiful Japanese garden with everything from a pool with goldfish to a bamboo archway. Nothing at all was left out of this evening. The Ju- niors remembered the mystify- ing lanterns, the delicate para- sols, the bold banners. with words unknown even to their writers, the fine silk screens, and even the fortune cookies. The Juniors, wanting to cap- ture the true romance of Ja- pan, with every intricate deta il succeeded in accomplishing their goal. They were com- mended by the band Casper, the seniors, and the faculty alike. Nina Ipsen, the Junior Class President, introduced the 1984 figure with Senior Class President, Hunter Applewhite and his date, Leslie Spiegel at the head. Surprisingly 1984’s prom had the most people that have ever attended a prom at Monacan. Everyone was truly impressed by the portraits of the Orient and the chosen band Casper. The Juniors did well in saying Sayonara (Fare- well) to the Class of 1984 and in wishing them good luck in all they do. Cooling Off. Taking a break off the dance floor, couples receive punch and goodies from the prom servers manning the refreshment tables. Enjoying The Nigh Air. Sitting in the courtyard, Matt Demarest and his date enjoy the evening air and the star filled sky. Senior Junior Prom 197

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196 Senior Junior Prom Evening of the Orient. Enjoying the company of his date, senior Bo Wiley and Deborah Floyd dance among the other couples. Parade Of Seniors. The Senior Class Officers and students graduating with honors, and their dates, circle before the Monacan crowd at the Junior Senior Prom.

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198 Class Day Words Of A Poet. With his humorous, yet touching, poem, Chris Hughes helps the Seniors relive their years at Monacan. One More Time. By the time Michael Halle finished receiving awards, he was able to count among his posses- sions five honors presented to him on Class Day. Bidding The final weeks of the Class of 1984’s Senior year pro- vided each student with a wealth of memories upon which to reflect fondly. June 5, 1984 will certainly stand out as a day of both sorrow and excitement — a fitting prelude to graduation. For some, who proved lucky enough to exempt from all exams, Class Day truly was the end of the school year; for all it marked a ceremonial finish. On the morning of June 5, the halls filled with girls in white dresses and boys in ties. With the restlessness of the Seniors, classes provided only a pretense under which students could visit with each other and prepare for the afternoon’s assembly. Follow- ing sixth period the Seniors re- ported to the gym where genu- ine chaos followed until every- one had found the appropriate escort and lined up. Finally, led by the Class Officers and directed by the Junior Mar- shals, the Seniors moved to the auditorium. The assembly was opened by Class President Hunter Ap- plewhite and a beautiful song from Pippin by the Chamber Ensemble. Next onthe agenda was the poem by Class Poet Chris Hughes. Combining hu- mor with gravity, Chris cre- ated an outstanding poem. Then, in rapid succession, honors were bestowed upon worthy Seniors. Notably, two