Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Challenge And Joy Makes Monacan Work Along with expertise in the office and in the classroom, Monacan’s staff provides support and encourage- ment. The knowledge, the concern, and the amity of the faculty and administra- tion combine with the other excellent aspects of Mona- can to ‘‘Make It Work.”’ Dedication to the devel- opment of happy, well- rounded students is at the core of Monacan’s diversi- fied and comprehensive ex- tra-curricular program. From devoted sports teams to magnanimous ser- vice organizations to de- manding honor societies, the foundation of extracurri- cular activities enhances the academic tradition and the exceptional staff to make Monacan work. By providing supplements to classroom study, organiza- tions such as the language clubs, the yearbook staff, and the forensics and de- bate teams afford Monacan students the opportunities to broaden their knowledge and experience in an enter- taining and beneficial way. When these students also are encouraged to meet the rigorous requests of a lan- guage or National Honor Society, the mind is made even stronger. Finally, if this student has a gift such as theatrical talent or athle- tic ability, he or she can also develop that range. The result is the method in which the extracurricular program makes Monacan work — the emergence of a well-rounded, happy, and successful student. Of course, this is not all there is to an ideal aca- demic environment. Behind each major area are humer- ous, essential factors in the success of the Monacan environment. Academic programs need planning and supplemental material, faculties and administra- tions need workers other than themselves. Plays need stage crews as well as actors; sports teams need managers as well as athletes. The intricacies of a school that work are in- dispensable, yet often over- looked. Supportive back- ground figures definitely help make Monacan work. In conclusion, the suc- cessful fusion of the ex- tremely strong areas of Monacan is what makes it work. The productive coex- istence of academics, staff, extracurriculars, and be- hind the scenes elements create not only a functional but also an ideal environ- ment. Everyone involved in the working of the school can be credited for the pos- session of the attributes that make Monacan work. Beautiful Music. The combined ef- forts of Jim Cummings and the girl's choir create a joyful sound. Display Of Talent. Freedom to devel- op and display talent such as that of dancing is an important factor in Mon- acan’s uniqueness. aie’ oe Is This A School. Students find fun as well as challenge at a successful school. Opening '83-'84 5

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