Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Getting Down To Business The Future Business Leaders of America en- gages in many activities and competitions throughout the year in an effort to give mem- bers a chance to improve their business skills and to serve their communi- ty. In the fall the FBLA constructed a float which they entered in Monacan’s Homecoming Parade. In addition to this, in December they FBLA. Bottom: Jill Camden, unidentified, April Rhoades, Kristie Mensing, Steve Keogh, Craig Jennings, Steve Averette, R.J. Whaley; Second Row: Tammy Nelson, Deborah Floyd, Marti Rodenburg, Melanie Butler, Andrea Youngblood, Shay Saunders, Traci Morris, Ann Joyner, Mrs. B. Brown; Third row: Paige Cooke, Shannon Evans, Stephanie Reid, Jackie Haith, Lisa Bryson, Tracey Harris, Amy Holcomb, Dottie Frazier, Mark Gryder, Frank Shortall; Fourth row: Deborah Copeland, Margaret Conroy, Kristine Craig, Sandy Wisener, Tina Hildreth, Tammy Zimmerman, Slade Johnson, Melissa Reese, Heidi Shiner, Dawn Orvosh, Lynne Fink; Fifth row: Blake Hug, Jay Vanstory, Ty Herbtson, Jennifer Smith, Jimmy Belote, Ben Witorsch, Tray Isley, Chris Harvey, Marc Miller. Page 114 Future Business of America sponsored a needy fam- ily for Christmas. They supplied the family, con- sisting of four children and a mother, with toys, food, and clothing to en- able them to celebrate a cheerier Christmas than would have otherwise been possible. As an- other community pro- ject, at Easter this past spring, the organization volunteered their ser- vices at Chippenham Hospital to help the pa- tients enjoy a happier holiday. As far as state projects and competitions go, the FBLA held a type-a- thon to benefit cancer victims. Participants got pledges for the activity, which was a great suc- cess. For the first time ever,.in the regional competition on March 3, the members of the Monacan FBLA achieved first place in the typing competition. This outstanding suc- cess enabled them to participate in the state competition on April 20, where they also per- formed well. Debra Floyd’s speedy typing enables her to be a winner in the Regionals competition. Putting together a child’s toy can be difficult as this FBLA member learns.

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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

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Cathy Maxwell receives recognition for being a member of the Future Homemakers of America. Domestic Living a ee TE eee cd et “4 is we ae ie . ; 7 “st Mrs. Pendergrass chooses between the varieties of food offered at the Future Homemakers of America banquet. The Future Home- makers of America chap- ter at Monacan once again wrapped up an outstanding year. The FHA here at Monacan had fifteen members and five officers, with Cyn- thia Fuller as the Presi- dent of our chapter last year. They met on the second Thursday of each month, when they either organized and planned for future activities or participated in a project. The FHA completed a very active year indeed. They held a Fall Rally and a Teddy Bear Picnic in October, and in No- vember they participat- ed in a luncheon down- town. In December they had a Christmas Party for the faculty here at Monacan. A Cake Bake- Off was held in Febru- ary, and in March they had a Daddy Date Night. The members dressed up as clowns to visit a home for the elderly in April. A Spring Rally and a Mother-Daughter Banquet were held in May, and a Pizza Party was held in June. The club’s activities require a great deal of thought and preparation for which the officers and active members of this club are responsible. FHA. Standing: Mrs. Pendergrass, Kathy Dudley, Mary Murphy, Kim Miller, Stephanie Dyer, Mary Beth O’Neil, Jennifer Kopald; sitting: Ann Lavy, LeeAnn McDaniel, Cynthia Fuller, Kathy Maxwell, Jean Mur- phy. Future Homemakers of America Page 115