Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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| Game Of Fortune. The tensionvangl i Sm » chance offered to the gl 'ameS Woo, is onky.on cher, @elight | brought by, the Binual occurence of | Virginiass State Fair. These are exciting times at Monacan Along with Football games | and the beginning of school in the fall, there is usually an eleven day stretch of constant rain, this is the week of the Virginia State Fair, star ting | September 22 and ending on October 2. This year however, we were fortunate in the rain department. Many Monacan | students who attended the fair ‘thought that this years pro- duction was the best ever. For only $6.95 fairgoers could park, enter, and entertain themselves from 8 am to mid- night. This years theme, ‘‘We have it made in Virginia’ high- lighted the numerous products made in Virginia. Everything from tobacco and peanuts to crafts and antiques were re- presented. There was some- thing for everyone. For the homemakers and farmers, State Fai contests were held for the best food and livestock. There were more than 81 rides and shows for fair-goers to try out, one of the most interesting be- ing the Q-94 Time Machine. There were thousands of songs playing, and cameras flashing everything from Mo- town to the Stones, the Doors, and Zeppelin. Probably the most impressive sights to see were the inflatable 8 story high King Kong and the 5 story high Budweiser 6-pack audito- rium. The tremendous turn-out of 600,000 people reflected the success of the fair, even though many left with empty pocketbooks due to the games played and the food eaten. ¢ ot Yi State Fair 19

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18 State Fair A Little To The Left. Following the instructions of his companion, Brian Maslyk tries his luck at one of the many challenging games at the fair. Land Of Dreams. The wonder of the fair is shown by the mythical unicorns, lovable pandas, and the tropical para- keets surrounding. Amid The Lights And Laughter. Clutching her prizes and smiling merri- ly, senior Kathryn Settle clearly per- sonifies the excitement of the Virginia State Fair. Sweets For A Sweet. Enjoying an- other pleasant aspect of the fair, sen- ior Jacqui Smith treats herself to some cotton candy.

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House Guests for a Week The preparation for their visit lasted for a year; they stayed only four days. On Tuesday, October 18, the Vis- iting Committee was greeted at the doors of Monacan High School, and over twelve months of hard work was ready to be evaluated. The first day at school, the Com- mittee was treated to a tour of the building and grounds and to a performance by the Dra- ma Society entitled Teach Your Children Well. On the following day, Wednesday, the members divided them- selves into groups and met their designated committees in order to discuss different aspects of Monacan’s cCurricu- lum and facilities. During the third day, the group continued their committee meetings and classroom visitation. As their stay drew to aclose, the Visit- ing Committee, on Friday, pre- sented their report to the fac- ulty. Their visit was part of the procedure for accreditation by the Virginia Association of Schools and Colleges. For the year previous to their arrival, Monacan’s faculty and admin- istration had been meeting in designated groups as part ofa self-study; they attempted to discern both the schools weaknesses and strengths. The purpose of the ‘‘V.C.”’, as it was Commonly known, then, was to review this self-study and to make both recommen- dations and commendations on the faculty’s work. When the last Committee member left Monacan on Fri- day, October 21, a great sigh of relief was breathed. The work had not been in vain, The Verdict is: Monacans in tip top condition. The weeks of preparation and anticipation were rewarded with a fine report from the Visiting Commit- tee. 20 Visiting Committee Which one doesn’t Belong? Maybe the question should be which one does belong. Scottie Bew, a distin- quished Monacan student, escorts members of the Visiting Committee on a tour of Monacan. Preparing a Meal fit for a King: Just about!!! Wendy Wantling and a friend prepare for a visit from the Visiting Committee. though, as Monacan was hailed as a superlative center of learning. The New Kid: Isn't this one a bit old to be transferring to Monacan this late in the year?!! This member of the Visiting