Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Night Of Memories kler system. Practice ended with a reminder that graduates were to be in their homerooms by 7:00 that evening. To the outsider looking in, the scene at 7:30 graduation evening must have resembled near chaos, on the contrary, things were running very smoothly as a last minute roll call was taken and diplomas were readied for the final time. At 7:45, the graduates were lined up, and at 8:00 the pro- cession began. Seniors, pre- ceeded by the Junior Mar- shalls and mace-bearing, ris- ing Senior Class President James Woo, slowly filed into their pre-assigned seats as the faculty followed. The Com- mencement Exercises were opened by an invocation from Class Chaplain, Kristen Har- grave. Class President Hunter Applewhite followed with his address. He brought attention to the accomplishments of the Class while urging the gradu- ates to accept the future with independence and truth of thought and character, and with courage. He closed by urging the Seniors to always remember the friendships they had formed. The guest speak- er, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. followed. In his address, he brought attention to the issue of the national deficit and urged the graduates to take part in the governmental pro- cess. The ceremony was brought to a close as Mr. Mi- chael Parker gave the bene- diction and Mr. Elliott pro- nounced the Class of 1984 graduated. As the graduates went about the receiving of congratulations, they also be- gan a new Stage of their lives. Regardless of what the future holds for them, though, they will always have the memories of Monacan High School and the light of these memories to guide their way. The Final Moments. Immediately be- fore the procession begins, the line of graduates prepares to end their high school career. The Real Thing. The morning's prac- tice just a memory as the seniors file in perfectly on graduation night. Celebration. Two elated seniors con- gratulate each other with a joyful em- brace. 204 Class of 1984: Graduation [7 ‘

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Todd Withers and Scott Bew give him a helping hand. Taking Charge. Graduation commit- tee chairman Steve Finch directs as Geraint ate hd eae maps baie Ae oa SS 7S ia pune. Is This It? As Assistant Principal Don- na Crane speaks, Seniors such as Beth Otte try their best to imagine that this is the real moment. Practice Held In Sweltering Heat For most Seniors, June 12 was the day synonymous with graduation. However, the planning and preparation for that day actually predated even the beginning of school in August. Late in the summer, the Senior Class Officers met to discuss whom they thought the class would like to have speak at the Commencement Ceremony. The names of sev- eral prominent citizens were suggested, and, after further discussion with the Executive Committee, the name of Sena- tor Harry F. Byrd, Jr. was de- cided upon. The invitation was extended, and the former Vir- ginia Senator cordially ac- cepted. As Spring rolled around so did the time for the arrival of announcements and caps and gowns. These basic but indis- pensible elements of gradu- ation were distributed as Sen- iors began to turn their atten- tion toward the big day and toward the most important post-graduation activity — Fun In The Sun. Happy Seniors find relief from the heat by frolicking in the water from the sprinklers. the Beach. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to some and an instant to others, June 12 was upon us. For Steve Finch and the members of his Graduation Committee, the day began at 7:00 AM. Platforms were con- structed, chairs were lined up, and the audio system was connected. As the mass of the Senior class began arriving at 10:00 they were greeted by the day’s heat which almost reached sweltering propor- tion. As the Seniors arrived, they were assembled in the theatre where Mr. Elliott and Mr. Broaddus discussed de- tails concerning the after- noon’s practice and the even- ing’s ceremony. The Seniors were then lined up alphabeti- cally, and they proceeded to the field as the anticipation became almost visible. During practice, each graduate went through the motions of receiv- ing his diploma as some Sen- iors, unable to stand the heat, played in the stadium’s sprin- Laid Back. Seemingly cool and col- lected, Lonnie Carter waits for the dis- missal that will end practice and bring graduation even closer. Class of 1984: Graduation 203

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Familiar Sight. Like many gra Classes before them, the seni 1984 joyously throw their caps. Class Gift? The happy graduates of 1984 left their mark on the field in the form of mangled and overturned chairs. Anticipation. The restless seniors politely, yet anxiously, await the mo- ment when they will recieve their di- plomas. Class of 1984: Graduation 205