Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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MARCHING BAND They sat in their gold and white unfforms in the middle sec- tion of the bleachers, bursting out into songs. Tunes such as “Wipe Out” or “‘Surfin’ U.S.A.” were played when the Monacan Chiefs scored. This was a typical scene at the Monacan stadium. The Monacan Marching band demonstrated its superiority this year in the annual Richmond Jaycees Parade. They placed first overall and enjoyed the fes- tivities as well. Tenth grader, Kevin King, said that ‘‘The marching band is a good way to make friends.” Other activities that the band participa ted in were fundraisers, the annual Christmas concert, Annual Spring concert, and the hosting of the V.B.O.D.A. (which is a rating competition among local bands). Also, plans for a trip to England were made. 66 Marching Band While in London, Monacan’s marching band played in a pa- rade and enjoyed the hospitality as well as the sights. The band supported themselves through fundraising. They sold pizza, cheese, sausage, and candy. This allowed their trip to be less expensive than what was initially predicted. Mr. Burke, marching band in- structor and director, strove to see his students excell in their instrument playing. Through hard work, pushing, and encour- aging, Mr. Burke has striven for his students’ perfection. Most of the band members are in March- ing Band and are encouraged to join this group but no student is required to do so. Surely their hard work has paid off for the 1988-89 school year has proved a successful and enjoyable one for the band. “It’s fun, but very tiring. I enjoy music and wanted to expand my musical horizons.” Brian Wolfe. “It’s exciting. Students open a new part of their lives and yearn to have something personal to develop that’s all theirs.” Mr. Burke.

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TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS The Technology Student As- sociation was headed by Mr. Kornegay and Mr. Boardway. They had 193 members and the meetings were called as needed. The co-presidents were Mike Puccinelli, Ron Eliasek and Shawn Reed and the secretary was Jamie Novotny. Members had a goal to pro- mote technological education and to provide an opportunity for social and competitive events. Members took first place with the Homecoming parade float and they defended the National T.S.A. championships. They also went to the HON., Co. (Office Furniture plant metal fabrication) on one of their field trips. The Technology Student Assoc. also held their annual Spring Ice-cream Social for members only and their fund- raiser. The Technology Students’ hard work and determination is evident in their float. The T.S.A. officers are Top Row: The T.S.A. members posing for a Ron Eliasek, Shawn Reed, Mike Puc- group snapshot. cinelli. Bottom Row: Inga Clough, Jamie Novotny. TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS 65

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VISIONS Monacan’s literary — art — photography magazine under- went a number of changes to create a new and exciting piece of work. The previous year’s name, Perspective, was given up for a new and lighter name, Vi- sions. This name represented the changes and the addition of art and photography instead of sketches. Visions had a hard-working staff dedicated to ‘‘displaying the talents of Monacan’s stu- dents in the form of a maga- zine.’ Mrs. Judith Land, advi- sor, worked closely with Stacey Tan, editor-in-chief; Valerie King, literary editor; Brant Ed- wards, photography editor; Dina Jones, publicity manager; John Lamb, art editor; Brian Mason, business manager; and Lisa Hsu, design editor. The staff was divided into four areas; the literary staff, the art and photography staff, the de- sign, or layout staff, and the business and publicity staff. Var- ious staffs met almost every day to put together the school mag- azine. Distribution of the mag- azine was done during all four lunches. It was sold for $3, and contained submitted works of poetry, prose, photography, and art work. This student oriented magazine belonged to the entire school. Congratulations Staffers! anit NONI 5a NR VISIONS 67