Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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66 Forensics A Forensics (front) Beth Olle, Krista Mead, Patrick Williamson, Betsy Caffrey, Rob Allison, Stacy Con- ner, Laura Leasbury, Greg Ritter, James Woo, Liz Signorelli, Mrs. Bomboske, Chris Baker, Megan Kel- ly, Jennifer Allision, Laurie Maxwell, Doug Langston, Adam Nan, Valerie Hardin, Emily Southall, Mark Bai- ley, Bo Artabazon, Mike Holley, Kelly Syler, Nina Ipsen, Amy Cushman, David Gainey, Pam Nunnelly, Billy Moore, Samantha Wilhelm, Richard Corbett, Julie Devish, Sherry Brinsen Gotcha! Showing that actions sometimes speak louder than words, the Forensics team gofor a big effect. x Comic Relief. After hours of practice, members of the Forensic team welcome a good laugh.

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What a relief. Taking a break during a hectic day, faculty members socialize in the business depart- ment. Dr. Detroit. In recognition of his achievements in §.C.A. (front) Mr. Delp, Lisa Bryson, unid., Ann Bal- Richmond and at the national competition in Detroit, dwin, Patrick Alridge, Wendy Pohlig, Mary Ann Scott Hollis is named FBLA student of the year. James, Maya Lear; (back) Janet Woo, Meloney Lawrence, Amanda Lawrence, Maria Chesley, unid., unid., unid., Phil Hodges, David Bromet. FBLA VICA SCA 65

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Breaking New Ground in an old sport The Forensic season began Septem- ber 6 with a two day tournament at Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia. When they returned, the team decided to host their own invitational tournament. It took place on November 19 and was attended by twenty high schools from around the state. Three-hundred students competed in nine forensic events. A few records were set, including three first place awards to Patrick Williamson who triple entered the tournament. The next tourna- ment was the Chatlottesville High School Invitational where the forty-seven mem- ber team set a school record by winning eleven trophies. The team also won the sweepstakes trophy topping the twenty- four schools present. Monacan High School began a new event for Virginia forensics. The event is known as a Multiple Group Reading. The Reading consists of three to eight per- sons who convey a message from the printed page. The message concerns the handicapped and stresses the impor- tance of accepting people for what they can do and treating them as human be- ings. The Reading is a collection of songs, plays, and poems and its mem- bers include: Patrick Williamson, Doug Langston, Joe Skora, Pam Shirah, Beth Walleck, Kristen Hargrave, Krista Mead, and Susan Mariner. A second group was put together by Mr. Broaddus’ 4th period speech class. The two groups placed 1st and 2nd in the first competition. The group has performed for both the Monacan and Charlottesville Tournaments. Also, in the spring a Reader’s Theatre Night was held to show off the team and to demonstrate the Multiple Reading to their fellow stu- dents. On February 24, 25, and 26, the Mona- can Forensics Team traveled to Gatlin- burg, Tennessee to attend the Great Smoky Mountain Forensic Invitational. Within the team of fifty active members, twelve were selected to attend and com- pete. Nine states and sixty-one schools from Michigan to Florida entered this na- tionally prestigious tournament. Trophy winners were: Krista Mead — 2nd place in Oratory, Laurie Maxwell — 6th place in ADS (After Dinner Speaking) and Bo Arta- bazon — 5th place in poetry. The Triathon is an event in which a con- testant may receive an award for placing in three different individual events. Pat- rick Williamson received a 2nd place award in the triathon by placing 6th in a duo with Susan Hoke, 4th in oratory, and 3rd in poetry. Overall the Monacan Foren- sic team was awarded a 2nd place trophy for excellence in individual events. The Forensics team is extremely proud of those who did so well throughout this year and hopes for continuing success. a EE Se SE Practice makes perfect. The members of the new Group Reading troupe rehearse their script. Forensics 67