Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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= Cosmopolitan Commons. During the annual Tast- er’s Supper, Monacan students display traditional dances and costumes. Size and Enthusiasm Equal Success The French Club, along with its sister the French Honor Society, can claim one of the largest memberships at Monacan High School. Because of not only it’s size, but also the enthusiasm of it’s members, the French club had a very productive year. Christmas was an especially busy time this year, not only within the Monacan building, but also outside in the communi- ty. French Students sold holiday-grams in order to earn money for a Christmas Party that was held with the other 3 langauge clubs. At the celebration, representatives from each club explained unique christ- mas customs of their respective coun- tries. Another holiday activity which spread the good will of the Monacan French club was an afternoon of Caroling at Johnston-Wollis Hospital. The students walked the halls singing in both French and English while handing out handmade 58 French Club Christmas cards. Regular meetings of the French Club were held twice a month and usually re- volved around a committment to a greater understanding of the French Culture. One Such meeting was a crepe party during which the students actually tried their hand at preparing this French delicacy. French folk songs were the focal point of another regular meeting. Meetings during February and March were devoted to preparing for Foreign language week at Monacan. Plans were made for the annual Taster’s Supper, al- ways a popular event during the school year. The French Club also sponsored a ‘cafe’ during the Fine Arts Festival as well as participating in many of the cultur- al exchange events held during this annu- al affair. On the academic side, French Club members also stood out. Representa- tives were sent to St. Christophers to par- ticipate in the national French contest. All of the students nominated placed well up in the standings proving the strength of the French program at Monacan. Another intellectually stimulating activity was the continuation of the Honors Seminars. These seminars were given every few months and drew not only Monacan lan- guage students, but also those from sur- rounding schools. The topics were extre- memly diverse, ranging from lectures on Inca jewelry to lessons in the Japanese language. This year definitely proved to be suc- cessful for the French Club not only in contributions to the school, but to the community as well. While participating in fun activities, students explored the var- ious facets of French language and cul- ture; therefore, gaining a better under- Standing of the ever-expanding world.

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pie ee bbbbbbadl Domestic Life. Putting the finishing touches on her cake, Kathryn Settle contributes to her club’s activi- ties. Putting their heads together. During a regular meeting of the French Club, members discuss up- coming events. A Special Message. The French Club offered words of encouragement during a, usually, trying time. French Club: front: Unid, Lee Walke, Suzanne Shim, Cari Mariner, Amy Nash, Susan Rice, Erica Rice, Melanie Lawrence, Jennifer Turns, Tanya Worrell, Cami Deavers, Unid, Jenny Graves, Ann Baldwin, Janice Gauntt, Doug Hsu, Kathryn Settle, Mrs. Driscoll; back, Julie Thorson, Don Gilbert, Valerie Hardin, Farhad Aghdami, Jeff Keene, Amy Gauntt, Julie Devish, Laurie Maxwell, Kay Balcer, Paige Blankenship, Jackie Haith, Gene Kearns, Susan Amos. French Club 59