Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Beginning the 1983 school year, the National Honor Society found itself recu- perating from the loss of thirty members who had graduated the previous June. This left the 1983-84 Society with only 14 members. Despite this, however, the So- ciety successfully participated in the co- ordination of the College Night program and in the hosting of the Visiting Commit- fee of Secondary School Accreditation. In the latter event, the society both pro- vided refreshments and served as greet- 2rs and tour guides. To raise money later n the semester, a school-wide doughnut sale was held and enough money was Rebuilding a Worthwhile Program raised to finance the Tapping Ceremony and the reception that followed. The In- duction Ceremony was held on January 5, 1984 and twenty new members, fourteen juniors and six seniors, were tapped into the Society. Regretably, one se nior, Bon- nie McDufffee, was overlooked at the ceremony. However, when the mistake was discovered, she was treated to her own private ceremony the following week. With the new members, the Society forecasted its projects for the remainder of the year. Performing mainly community service projects, the organization made plans to aid a needy family at Easter and With Mr. Sli Hunter AppleWhife @.members. — i = ee collect books for impoverished areas. As well as the traditional activities of the So- ciety, such as making free tutors avail- able, providing ushers for the Awards As- sembly, and acting as guides for the Fall College Night, the National Honor Society made plans to act as guides for the coun- ty-wide arts and crafts festival, form a committee to review the Institution of Ju- nior Marshalls, and to hold fundraising ac- tivities for donations to local charity orga- nizations. Allin all, the year was a reward- ing One with the National Honor Society participating in many worthy activities. National Honor Society 73

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Making it work in sports requires team unity, hard work, and the dedica- tion of athletes as well as managers and coaches. All these characteristics are reflected in Monacan sports. Team work, a major part of the excellence of sports, brings the athletes together in an effort to reach similar goals. Working together through tough practices and intense games, or meets, leads the group to outstanding heights. The varsity Field Hockey Team, for example, finished second in the state, a pinnacle never before reached by the team. The girls achieved their victory by setting a goal and working together to reach it. The Cross- Country team, led by Jeff Slater, won Districts and moved into the number three position at Regionals. The Boys Varsity Basketball Team proved stronger than ever. They ended their season with a 15-5 record, the best yet. Hard work and dedication follow suit in making it work in sports. Consider- ing the fact that participating on a sports team requires a substantial amount of time and a certain academic standard, the Chief’s athletes are obviously dedicated students making not only their team but also their school, work. Many hours doing stretches, running courses, working drills, and planning strategies go into the making of a good team. Becoming physically and mentally fit allows the Chiefs’ teams to perform well against other teams and to receive honors for outstanding play. Making it work in sports enables the Chiefs to stand out above all others. Cheering on their Team. Managers and players alike cheer on the varsity basketball team, in hopes of another big win. Sports 75