Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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EINIGISIS i The English Department con- tinued the use of the writing ap- proach and all levels of students were encouraged to keep jour- nals. This was one of the largest departments because it con- tained many electives including speech, yearbook, reading, jour- nalism, and creative writing. English teachers were not only involved in teaching gram- mar and literature. Ms. Parrish and Mrs. Land were winners in the Write Now contest spon- sored by the county. Ms. Parrish also went to England over the summer with the students and began to pursue her doctorate at William and Mary. Ms. Pickels traveled extensively with stu- dents last summer. This year Mrs. McGrath was involved in Amnesty and show choir. Mr. Carlton coached wres- tling and football. The senior sponsors were Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Pendergraft, and Mrs. Ogburn. The English teachers held the Department of Gour- mands. Most teachers partici- pated in this at school or after school at another teacher’s house. But the English Department was not all fun and games. They had heavy amounts of paper- work due to the writing empha- sis. Besides teaching grammar and literature, the English De- partment offered various re- warding opportunities for teach- ers and students. RN Mrs. Harris takes a rest from her type- Seated: Suzanne Kelley, Jackie Pender- writer. graft. Second Row: Nancy Parrish, Ma- ry DeCair, Linda Harris, Angie Pickels, Bettina Sanchez, Sally Haas, Judy Land. Third Row: Bruce Carlton, Jo Mckeon, Tracy Robertson, Caro] Ogburn, Kathleen McDonald, Bill Broaddus. 132 ENGLISH

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ACADEMICS DIVIDER 131

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SOGIAL STUDIES The Social Studies depart- ment offered a full range of course offerings, ranging from the mandatory to the elective selections. Courses such as Eco- nomics and American Studies were among the alternatives. In addition to a variety of course offerings, the members of the department willingly accept- ed additional responsibilities. Battle of the Brains, SADD, Track, wrestling and football were among the activities spon- sored by these teachers. As the year closed, the de- partment bid farewell to a very special person, Mrs. Beverly La- cy, who had served as depart- ment chairman. Mrs. Lacy welcomes Miss Hammett, a Monacan graduate. A lighter moment in history. SOCIAL STUDIES 133