Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Foreign language has always played a signifi- cant role at Monacan from the beginning up to the present. Contribut- ing vastly in terms of cultural enrichment and world awareness, lan- guage opens many doors for the students at Mon- acan. Along with the usual grammar lesson and daily vocabulary drill, all foreign language teachers at Monacan strive to emphasize the importance of outside classroom activities. They eagerly encourage students to explore oth- er cultural areas of their subject language and to grab at opportunities for further enhancement. Page 42 Foreign Language Foreign Language Front: Anne Driscoll, Annee Hawkins, Kitty Catina Second row: Deborah Helms, Linda Wagstaff, Martha Taylor, Nancy Thompson Third row: Lilo Cashwell, Mike Ostroski, Carole Pritchard Christmas Gathering

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Music at Monacan takes many forms. Stu- dents contribute and perfect playing skills ina variety of instrumental courses. Whether, it is orchestra, marching band, pep band, or en- semble, Monacan stu- dents are there. The joy, atmosphere, and just plain artistic skill en- hance Monacan’s activi- ties greatly. Football and basketball games, thea- tric performances, cho- ral productions, pep ral- lies, assembly programs part knowledge. Special programs will feature music or musicians. Ste- reo cassettes provide re- Page 44 Monacan Music and concerts are all a vi- tal part of our high school life made memo- rable, in part, because of dedicated students lea rning and performing what they have gained through participation in an organized music pro- gram. Music apart from the formal curriculum offer- ings, is also evident throughout the halls and classrooms of Monacan. Many classroom presen- tations use music to im- laxation and an escape. Our lives are filled with music — a necessary component.