Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Both the Spanish and German clubs en- joyed another successful year in 1983- 84. The German club, guided by President Adam Nan, Vice President Samantha Wil- helm, Treasurer Dan Anderson, Secretary Laura Leesburg, and Historian Robin Shaw, participated in a wide variety of activities. The club held a picnic at Rock- wood Park in the fall, giving the members a chance to sample German wurst. The club joined with the other languages in a cultural exchange at Christmas and the annual volleyball tournament in the fall, -which the German club won. Also, during ‘the Christmas season, members visited a local nursing home to sing carols and bring the Christmas spirit to the people staying there. In February, the club helda dinner at which more sophisticated dishes were served. A more ambitious undertaking was the student exchange involving eleven Mona- can students and eleven students from Cologne, Germany. The visitors from Co- logne stayed with Monacan families and attended school here throughout the month of April. In June, the Monacan stu- dents returned the visit, as they stayed in Cologne for three weeks. The trip pro- vided a unique insight into German life and Culture. The Spanish Club was led by Janet Woodlief, President; Janet Matsey, Vice- President; and Elizabeth Cassella, Trea- Rewards ception, Ms. Thompson mingles students. Success from Cologne to Rockwood surer. The sponsors were Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Catina, whose help was greatly needed and appreciated. The club’s ac- tivities ranged from a float entry in the homecoming parade to a trip to Washing- ton, D.C. in the spring. “Carpe Diem” or ‘‘seize the day’”’ could be the motto of the Latin Club for its 76 members are always taking advantage of each day’s opportunities. This year’s offi- cers are Karen Woo, president; Mary Ann James, vice-president; Lee Miller, secre- tary; Donald Dobbs, treasurer; Melissa Chatfield, historian; and Nina Ipsen, par- liamentarian. lg ibe te Outside the Classroo Spanish German 61

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The Real World: As part of our foreign language program, speakers are invited to address the lan- guage clubs. Worthy Recognition: During an awards ceremony, Ms. Cashwell presents a student with a reward for his scholarship. 60 Spanish German ae a Spanish Club: Mrs. Thompson, Hunter Applewhite, Susan Feitig, Beth Parker, Michelle Sviontek, Elizabeth Cassella, Sarah Murphy, Scott Bew, Mr. Ostroski; Karen McAllister, Sui Jeri: Darren Otero, Christie Mensing, Sherry Brinser, Leigh Ingram, Daniel Uhler, John Elliot, Kathy Thorson, Chris Collier.

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Carpe Diem In October, the Ludi Volleyball was sponsored for Latin Clubs in our area and it was attended by 23 teams. November activities included the candy sale, the Fort Hunt-Falls Church Certamen, a ‘‘Fa- miliarum Pugna,”’ and the Virginia Junior Classical League Convention, which was attended by 26 students from Monacan. Awards included four 1st place ribbons and Nina Ipsen was elected state parlia- mentarian, becoming the fifth Monacan student to be a state officer. December brought the annual Saturnalia Banquet. In January, Monacan teams won a 10th place trophy (Latin !l) and a 2nd place trophy (Upper Level) at the W. J. Wood- son Certamen. In the second semester, the Latin Club attended several more cer- tamens, including one at Patrick Henry. Students also took the National Latin Exam and the CAV Latin Tournament Test. In addition to the many scholastic ac- Again in ’84 tivities, Latin Club members feel that ser- vice projects are the very most meaning- ful and important parts of the busy year. The club decided to present special ac- tivities for the patients at the Children’s Hospital throughout the year. In October, Latin Club members dressed in such cos- tumes as Kermit the Frog, clowns, and a pumpkin, for the young children. Students also brought fruit and homemade goodies -for the kids. In December, members brought with them games and toys to be added to the hospital’s collection. Indi- vidual gifts and refreshments were also provided while the Latin Club members played games and talked with the pa- tients. During February’s visit, students helped the kids to make puppets and Val- entines for their parents. At Easter time, the club prepared baskets and paper bunnies for the children. A final spring vis- it was planned, to the delight of the stu- dents and the children in the hospital. Latin Club: front Todd Witteman, Paul Kiritsis, Maria Chesley, Unid., Karen Wimmer, Melissa Chatfield, Naewon Lee, Lee Miller, Karen Woo, Mary Ann James, Nina Ipsen, Andrew Wallace, Marie Bailey, Tad Jennings, Sissy Estes, Betsy Laffrey, Tracy Smith, Janet Woof, Mrs. Wagstaff, unid., Liz Signorelli, Kelly Syler. 62 Latin Club