Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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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

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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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134 MATH The Math Department worked towards a year full of programs and activities that would challenge students to strive harder than before. The results of the extensive planning were outstanding. We were, and have been consistently among the top schools in the state in the Virginia Math League Contests. In ’89, students were ranked as the top school in the county; this followed a legacy of success. Mrs. Mariett Eggleston, head of the math department, was very proud of the accomplish- ments achieved during the year. Along with the accomplishments in the contests, the department planned new projects. For the first time, Discrete Math was of- fered as a new course. Math Week, which took place in April, gave a chance for students to participate in contests and games to show their skill in math. The department has ac- complished much during the year, and still continues to set goals for itself. The Math teach- ers all strive to help educate students to become creative problem solvers. Although many may view math as being “tough,” the department works toward adding a little pizazz and fun to the work.