Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Paul Bello expresses the agony of a ye “Y heavy load before lockers. With a new schedule, Billy Biddle and Ryan Laramore go to a 20 minute study hall after lunch. AY Many students take time out during lunch to chat on the phone. Bite... On the way to Algebra, Brian Taylor is attacked by cameras. OPENING 3

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What makes Monacan? You might say the students, faculty or the spirit; but in all actuality it’s a combination of these. We all work together to make our school stand out from the rest. There are so many different as- pects of social and educational development here. One thing is for sure though, we are truly unique and diverse. Monacan is known, for one reason, our dedicated and pro- fessional faculty. These teachers and staff members arrive at the time that many students are pushing the snooze button for 2 OPENING Chiefly . oe Monacan the seventh time. They are here throughout the day, helping us and striving to make sure that the students receive an excellent education. Through their teach- ing ability and their caring at- titude, they make this school a special place . The ever so popular sounds of the pep rallies will continue to linger in our memories but after all, what is school without spirit? Over the course of the year we have plenty of time to show our enthusiasm about the school; with hat day or beach day we truly have earned our title as “the Proud Chiefs.” But what truly makes our school work as a whole is the wide variety of students. Each has distinct beliefs and views. Yet, no one group stands above the rest. We also have outstand- ing academic achievements. The students have won numerous awards, honors, and scholar- ships throughout the years. Many bright, successful individ- uals have graduated here to move on and explore their tal- ents. To get a broader view, we asked some teachers their opin- ions of Monacan. Mrs. Tina Rob- ertson said, ‘““The students’ tal- ents and enthusiasm really stands out.’ Mrs. Sanders re- plied, ‘‘Definitely the people. A good mix. Different back- grounds from staff to students.” It’s no doubt Monacan has what it takes. We have an ex- cellent variety from student to staff. Everyone gives their talent and enthusiasm, holding nothing back. We all work together to make our school what it is ... the best. Mike Emerson shows his enthusiasm for Monacan.

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Everything changes; seldom does anything remain the same. Monacan changed greatly from 88 to ’89. Many new policies were adopted as many were eliminated. The opinions of stu- dents differed with each change. The new lunch system seemed to be pleasing to many. A fourth lunch was added to the schedule and we no longer had three overcrowded lunches. To make up for extra time, students Things may change throughout the system, but still football games remain a favorite pastime. Ms. Tina Robertson’s plays have be- come a favorite of the students. Coach Ferrel lets the true Mexican show. 4 OPENING Chiefly . Monacan were given a twenty minute study hall. Students were given a free- dom of choice in ’88. Instead of being assigned a locker, we chose which one we’d like to have. Whenever possible stu- dents were assigned their choice. The major drawback seemed to be having to carry books and lunch bags until lock- er assignments could be made. The ever popular demerit sys- tem was a goner in the 88-89 school year. Instead of getting a slip of paper, a student was asked by the individual teacher to stay after school. The admin- istration also had to establish an administrative det ention for stu- dents they saw. New classes and clubs were offered at Monacan. We crossed a cultural line and were offered Russian and Japanese as foreign languages. New and interesting clubs were added to the already complete list at Monacan. New additions included Amnesty In- ternational and the Japanese club. The new policies were pop- ular with the students. They gave us a chance to change, as Monacan was new and improved in 88-89.