Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club, sponsored by Ms. McGrath, was created in order for students to discuss lit- erature. On Thursday afternoon the group would gather for phil- osophical discussions of great novels, stories, and poems. The club analyzed Animal Farm by George Orwell and Carrol’s Al- ice in Wonderland as well as oth- er short stories and poems. The group, with co-presidents Dina Jones and Cyndi Benson, prides itself on its peer organization which allows for thorough and often lengthy discussions. They have attended lectures by such personalities as Timothy Leary. Other officers include co-vice presidents Lisa Hsu and Ad- rienne Enggist, secretary Elena Geesy, and historian Stacey Tan. L to R: Elana Geesy, Laura Moser, Stacey Tan, Elaine Bowen, Dena Jones, Camille Andrews. Literary club members show their en- thusiasm at one of the meetings. LITERARY CLUB 69

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We've Got Spirit!!! 68 SPIRIT

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The Monacettes with their sponsor, Mrs. Sabo, had an ac- tive year. In addition to promot- ing school spirit throughout the school, the Monacettes, consist- ing of 3 sophomores, 6 juniors, and 6 seniors, attended the NCA Superstar Dance Camp held at the University of Rich- mond, and the Miss Capital City Competition in Baltimore, MD on March 4. Practices were held every Tuesday-Thursday from 2:00-3:00. One member had this to say about practices: “Hard work and dedication is what makes the squad look good. “We get a kick out of legs!” The “Chiefs Rock’’ on the Monacettes’ Homecoming float. 70 MONACETTES When the squad isn’t dedicated it shows.” The captain of the squad was Jennifer Morris, and Co- “‘The friends are . he irreplaceable. — Jennifer Morris Captains were Michelle Pearce and Carrie Calleran. Most of the routines were original, but one was taken from camp. At the dance camp the following awards were won by our Monacettes; 1. Trophy for out- standing Home Routine. 2. Most improved dance team. 3. An award for having 94% of their ribbons blue or superior in “Individual Routines Learned.” 4. Lori Marshall and Michelle Pearce won Superstar Ribbons for standing out in their group for ‘‘Individual Routines Learned.” They were both in- vited to the Aloha Bowl in Ha- waii. 5. Michelle Pearce won a trophy for performing with 40 or 50 other Superstars and also re- Monacettes ceived an invitation to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland. Jennifer Morris, Carrie Cal- leran, and Michelle Pearce were invited as a captain’s squad to perform in the Macy’s Thanks- giving Day Parade. Jennifer and Michelle went and had the “‘time of their lives.”” They performed with 500 other officers from dance squads all over the U.S. They were the opening act in the parade on NBC. “We got to meet some famous people too! It was so fun!’ Jennifer Morris said about their trip.