Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Memories Never Fade Cont'd from p. 219 Along with wisdom and growth, emotion makes Monacan work. The deep gratitude and admiration of a student who has learned much more from a teacher than academic trivia expresses itself in that student’s con- tribution to a school. On the other hand, a teacher who discovers that students also teach valuable lessons will benefit pupils and school with new-found enthusiasm. In high-school friendships, the confidences and memories never fade but so much and will reveal themselves in future rela- tionships. The remnants of first love touch many after two have parted. The emotion strong enough to survive years is the feeling that makes Mona- can work. As another year draws to a close, some who have made Monacan work will leave and others will remain. Those who are or have been part of Monacan have built a school that is much more than a place of academia. All the wisdom, development, and : arker and the emotion that have served to lay the bitHiers ji SSther MHS foundation, build upon it, and strength- na ectacular en it — making Monacan work. 4 J A Warm Handshake. Among the students receiving ' foreign language awards on Class Day was Todd Withers. Argh! Ack! When Monacan students receive nation- al recognition we like to give them credit. Bobby Williams was runner-up in the first national Bill the Cat look-a-like contest, and here he demonstrates his award. 220 Closing

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Uniqueness Of Students Making Monacan work is no easy task. Obviously, a great deal of work and blessing are necessary in making a success of each individual part of the school. The components on the 1983-84 school year, however, ne- glected to acknowledge any difficulty and, without a doubt, made Monacan work. At the heart of making Mona- can work are the giving and receiving of wisdom. Whether it is the calm un- derstanding of an administrator or the demanding knowledge of an instruc- tor, wisdom concerning facts and re- lationships has built a foundation at Monacan that has the ability to weather incorrigible or apathetic op- position. With strong and sagacious leadership, students themselves have the example of the organization, Caring, and wisdom that make Mona- can work to draw upon in any chosen endeavor. = Students. What sets Monacan eae apart from other places of learning — receive their diplomas. the uniqueness and creativity of its | students. In the midst of growing pains and young joys, these students give to Monacan the gifts of spirit that has just discovered that it has some- thing to offer. Budding talent and emerging individuality lend to Mona- can lessons that survive the four year tenure of their physical embodiments. Students cross Monacan’s threshold twice, entering and departing. It is the development of the youngster who enters into the young adult who de- parts that makes Monacan work. (cont'd on p. 220) Cat Nap. Unable to endure a lecture, a Monacan student retreats to the quiet world under his jacket. Cabbage Patch Craze. Not only do little kids enjoy dolls, but so do big kids. Chris Ockler poses with Amaletta Chastity, a Cabbage Patch Doll. Closing 219

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Mischievous Smile. Receiving help in English from substitute Mrs. Camden, Chris Urban shows his “‘cool’’ nature with his shades and his Dead shirt. Memorable Moment. After being crowned Prom Queen and Prom King, Shelley Franklin and Chris Highes led in the dance. Over. Noncha reg Beaters r r Broaddusiwag tion pract Pow-Wow. Players on the Varsity Baseball team come together to discuss the strategy for the game. A Job Well Done. After hours of hard work, Nina Ipsen and Leslie Belsha helped make the Senior Prom a big success. Closing 221