Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Traditional French Culture This past year, under the direction of sponsor Mrs. Anne Driscoll and the leader- ship of Co-PresidentsFarhad Aghdami and Don Gilbert along with their executive staff, the French Club partici- pated in a broad range of ac- tivities befitting a true Mona- can club. As a group, the French Club created a suc - cessful homecoming float un- der the theme ‘“‘Break the Wave”, and the final result was the Club’s best float ever. The French Club also partici- pated in the annual Foreign Language Olympic Games and took second place. In No- vember, the club took an out- ing to “La Petite France” asa part of their cultural activi- ties; and in this quaint little restaurant, members had a chance to sample traditional French cuisine. December was an especial- ly satisfying month for the French Club as they took part in activities designed to spread the Christmas cheer. Along with the other language clubs, the French Club par- took in the annual Christmas Party. To close out the busy month, the Club also orga- nized the Annual Holiday- gram Sale to carry on the Christmas spirit. Second semester was just as active for the French Club. Plans included Valetine de- liveries to hospitalized chil- dren, a year end cookout, and the awarding of a French Club Scholarship for the sum- mer stay of French. Also in- cluded on the second semes- ter agenda were lectures con- ducted by guest speakers and a concert or two by French singers. A fund raising project designed to aid in the restora- tion of The Statue of Liberty was also scheduled, as was a trip to Washington, D.C. to give the Club an opportunity to visit French works at var- ious museums and to visit an Embassy, and perhaps an- other French restaurant as well. Thus, the French Club con- cluded another busy and ful- filling year and returning members can look forward to a full slate of activities for next year. The Club’s senior members will be missed, but the French Club will continue its success from the past sev- eral years at achieving its goals, both large and small. French Club Bottom row: Lee Walke, Julie Devish, Andrea Young, Jenny Graves, Casandra Decker, Laurie Maxwell, Farhad Aghdami, Don Gilbert, Paige Blankenship, Jennifer Turns, Kim Zacek, Stephanie Dyer, Erica Bahler, Susan Rice, Mrs. Driscoll; second row: Julie Tutwiler, Tamara Knapp, Dana Taylor, Beverly Burger, Julie Thorson, Doug Hsu, Todd Diggs, Eric Hawkins, Amy Nash, Amanda Lawrence, Melanie Lawrence, April Copley, Carolyn Spence, Jeff Keene, Amy Norris; third row: Indrani Mazumder, Cheryl Menke, Pamela Robinson, Cheryl Mason, Jennifer Smith, Donna Seldon, Chris Metcalf, Ward Morgan, Scott Buchanan, Mike Conroy, Alicia Cronan, Sumeera Akhtar, Suzanne Shim, Julie Poland; fourth row: Tammy Haas, Michelle Forker, Laurel Poscik, Nancy Je anrenaud, Melanie Lumadue, Gene Kerns, Susan Amos, Andy Falls, Scott Sutton, Anne Pettingill, Eva Frazier, Keith Shumaker, Sonya Mustafa, Beth Overacre, Heather Crone; fifth row: Susan Detmer, Christine Sherron, Katrina Tabelle, Kim Stembridge, Terri Geiger, Amy Dobbs, Anna Keller, Jennifer Wersland, Sonya Wei, Margie Shim, Leigh Bryant, Karen Barton, Christine Craig, Margaret Conroy, Ginette Bylsma; sixth row: Arnab Chakvavarti, Daryl Cunningham, Scott Bayers, Tracy Selph, Stacy Sherron, Diana Daniels, Marissa Hoffman, Laurie Sawyer, Monica Rowen, Kimberly Jones, Sarah Haw- thorne, Louise Herceg, Jimi Bolt, Debbie Bourne. Page 106 French Club

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Culture in Germany For the 1984-85 school year, the German Club once again absorbed itself with a number of activities and functions under the sponsor- ship of Mrs. Cashwell and the leadership of the club’s ex- ecutive staff. In October, the Top: Mrs. Cashwell signs up three German Club members to go to the annual convention. Laura Leasburg, the German Club President, speaks to the club during a German Club participated in the Foreign Language Olym- pics; and even though they did not take first place, every- one still had a lot of fun. Another of the club’s enjoy- able activities was a trip to Busch Gardens sponsored by the V.O.G.S. for one day, and in December the club partici- pated in a Christmas celebra- tion involving all foreign lan- guage clubs. During this an- nual get-together, the club gave a presentation on the ad- vent wreath and a number of German Christmas carols. For the year of 1985, the club scheduled a ski trip to Wintergreen as part of their January activities and in the German Club. spring, the club organized an authentic German dinner. In addition, a picnic was planned for May. The club could also look forward to the V.O.G.S. sponsored German Convention held in April at Newport News. For those stu- dents fortunate enough to at- tend, they had an opportuni- ty to attend lectures on Ger- man current events, Norse and German mythology, glass etching, traditional folksongs, and folk dances. All in all, the seventy or so members of the German Club completed a fulfilling and sat- isfying year, and the club will be looking for another strong performance next year. e Bottom; Isabelle Krcitzler; Lisa Arch; unid.; Mike Umbach; John Rassmussen; Tamara Graff; Michelle Mayhall; Jeff Squire; Ann Baker; Craig Struble; Second: Vernon Ferguson, Becky Schardt, Steve Hughes, Robert Tom Mia, John Peters, Meghan Kelly, Audra Tackett, Cathy Orange, Karen Milby, Christine Deved, Laura Leasburg, Pam Mumford, Tricia Neal, Adam Nan, Guido Lux, Jim Staley. Third: Mark Finucane, Heidi Shiner, Suzanne Shim, Stephanie Whetstone, Tim Nemceff, Kim Menefee. Fourth: John Kaminer, David McNeer, Phillip Schearer, Lynn Feedler, Laura Ford, Ted Witteman, Paul Umbach, Kristy Lawson, Mark Wasson, Nathan Wise, Pete Leiser, Mike Eck, Richie Stryker, Mrs. Cashwell, Rodney Dodl, Tammy Knapp. Top: Denver Matney, Josh Nan, Jeff Musser, David Lee, Jim Reed, Todd Quinley, Mark Waddill. meeting. German Club Page 105

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Spanish Honors Society. Top: Chris Collier, Dan Uhler, Kathy Thorson; Middle: Elizabeth Cassella, Karen McCallister, Leigh Ingram; Bottom: Michelle Sviontex, Kristie Mensing, Sherrie Brinser. Spanish Club Bottom row: Laura Rosequist, Cory Cutts, Patti Spurlock, Kathy Maxwell, Kelly Ivey, Kim Fields, Erin Kelly, Tamela Kuhl, Pam Klein, Kline Hall, Elizabeth Cassella, Sheri Brinser, Kim Lineweaver, Kayelon Adams, Wendy Hart, Stacey Conner, Sharon Wright; Second row: Jenny Ewing, Dee Heiser, Debra Burgess, Danelle Lippin, Cheryl Iglio, Sharen Scott, Karen Waddil, Betsy Downing, Suzanne Johnson, Jennifer Allison, Christine Pentico; Third row: Karii Priest, Michelle Duncan, Kristen Cobbs, Tammy Golden, Cara Jordan, Gabby Sulzbach, Andrea Rice, Lori Smoak, Jacqui Dato, Kathi Faber, Amie Mersinger, Sharon Melson, Amy Gruca, Leigh Ingram, Jean Murphy, Mary Murphy, Natalia Iwashchenko, Tracy Martin; Fourth Row: Rob Mersinger, Donald Williamson, Kevin Clarke, Paul Cummings, Unid., Rhonda Protofitt, Laurie Smoak, Marcy Chantelau, Helen Everett, Ingrid The Spanish Club did it again for the 1984-85 school year. They provided exciting and educational activities centering around Spanish as a language and as a culture. All of the members participated in the events resulting in a sensational year of ‘““broaden- ing horizons” in the area of language. The activities of the Span- ish Club were not only fun- filled, but educational as well. The club began the year by participating in the Foreign Language Olympics in early November. Also in Novem- ber, the Spanish Club enjoyed a delicious, genuine Mexican dinner at La Siesta Restau- rant while watching a video of Mexican television programs. In the beginning of Decem- ber, the Spanish Club, along with the other foreign lan- guage clubs, met after school for an international Christ- mas Party. The clubs shared Christmas Customs and sam- Jones, Christy Slock, Faith Walker, Jenifer Keitz, Joe Mahn, Laura Elliot, Jennifer Szelcheski. ee ss Broadening Horizons pled traditional foods from the various countries. It was a delectable success! In January, an exciting ski trip to Wintergreen was planned. Foreign Language Week, observed in March, was celebrated by the foreign language clubs, including the Spanish Club. Also, the Fine Arts Festival was celebrated by the Spanish Club later in the spring. To end the year with a bang, the Spanish Club planned their annual trip to Washington, D.C. This trip included a visit to the Pan- American Union and a pala- table meal at a Spanish res- taurant, not to mention a lot of fun. The President, Kline Hill, and the two sponsors, Mrs. Catina and Mrs. Thom- as along with the rest of the staff helped to make the year a success for the Spanish Club. Spanish Club Page 107