Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Amy Plagueman, Kristin Terbush, and Jodi Lumpkin enjoy a break during the annual New York Fashion trip. D. E. C. A. MEMBERS | De eve DECA club is one of the most educational and benefi- cial clubs at Monacan. Dis- tributive Education Clubs of America, DECA, encom- passes the classes of Fashion Merchandising I, Marketing I and II, and the combined class of Fashion Merchandis- ing II and Advanced Market- ing. These classes play an im- portant role in preparing stu- dents for a future in business marketing, and fashion. At Monacan, anyone who is enrolled in the business classes is automatically a member of DECA. Last year, the President of Monacan’s DECA chapter was Kristie Mensing. In addition, each class had a respresentative. Robin Slayton was the repre- sentative for the Fashion Merchandising II Advanced Marketing class, Kris Dil- lingham for the Marketing II class, Sarah Nan for the Mar- keting I class, and Carol Wil- liams for the Fashion Mer- chandising I class. Mrs. Ri- dolphi and Mrs. Gainous were co-sponsors of this chapter. DECA members partici- pate in a variety of activities. C. A. Last year DECA was involved with raising money for mus- cular dystrophy. The field trips included a fashion show at the downtown Thalhimers store and a trip to White Flint Mall in Maryland. In addi- tion, DECA sponsored a fam- ily at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. DECA was active in competitive events held at mall areas. At these events, students competed in the area of their work and inter- est. Several other important happenings included the an- nual trip to New York City in late March, a fashion show in April and an employer-em- ployee appreciation luncheon in May. DECA offers exciting op- portunities for students in areas such as fashion, busi- ness, marketing, and manage- ment. Furthermore, DECA plays a vital part in preparing students for future careers in the business world. DECA is truly a unique educational opportunity which helps in paving the way for the suc- cessful business leaders of to- morrow. D. E. C..A. Page 112

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Artistic 9 National Art Honors Society Another of the many honor societies in Monacan is the National Art Honor Society. This group of students, cho- sen on their artistic ability, participate in art shows and school projects, representing Monacan with their unique gifts. Sponsored by Mrs. Bet- ty Brinser, these students are selected in the spring and im- mediately begin working on projects. This group of stu- dents definitely adds much to the talent and reputation of which Monacan is so proud. A member of the National Art Honors Society lights the ceremonial candle in preparation for the initiation service. National Art Honors Society. Melanie Leigh, Laurie Maxwell, Lisa Arch, Mike Whetstone, David Hall, Kline Hill, Karen Mumford, Michele Hargrave, Shawna Hurn, Patricia Wells. Laurie Maxwell makes an important speech about the honors and responsibilities of being a member of the National Art Honors Society. Page 111

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The Monacan’s clubs cover many areas of interest. One area that is often overlooked is the vocational aspect of education. This area includes automechanics and ICT, and the students are often excep- tionally talented mechanical- ly. The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Sponsored by Mrs. Slayton and Mr. Blankenship, represents the vocational students of Mona- can. The VICA club meets about once a month during school in fourth period. They have also had pizza parties throughout the year. Addi- tionally, the club competes with other schools in skills contests. They work on auto- mobiles and small engines and other mechanical devices. VICA has had great success in these competitions in the past and put up a good showing i es Ore 7a “Chris, this is the air filter, this the fuse box and this the... ” Mr. Blankenship and V. I. C. A. members prepare another automotive attack. Overlooked Club last year. Although VICA as a club is not well known, it does repre- sent an important portion of the Monacan student body. All in all, the club had an en- joyable and fun-filled year. V.I.C. A. Page 113