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Prom
Preparation for the
most exciting event
of the senior school
year is captured
before the big night.
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College Essentials
High School graduates
share their experience
and
outline
basic
college necessities.
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Senior Farewell
A goodbye from Logan
Fitchett on behalf of the
Senior class.
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Beach Week
Seniors celebrate their
graduation and the end
of four long years.
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Back in the Day
Personal moments and
precious memories are
shared
as
several
seniors explain what
aspects of high school
they’ll never forget.
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Senior Will
Advice from seniors as
they reflect on their last
year of high school.
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SUPERLATIVES * SENIOR QUOTES * 2011 WRAP UP * COLLEGE DEALS * 2011 COLLAGE * GRAD. TIPS * SPRING SPORTS WRAP UP
The class of 2011 senior pride is captured at the 2010 pep rally.
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One Last Chance For
Athletes To Strut Their
Stuff!
By Nikole Hairston
One of the many privileges
senior athletes are rewarded
with is a short, special
ceremony during their last
high school game. Some of
these athletes have been
playing for Menchville
since their eighth grade year
of middle school until now,
and for some this is their
first year ever playing.
Although the amount of
time each athlete has
participated differs, they
have all earned the privilege
of celebrating their last
game together crossing over
from seniors, to alumni
players.
May 6th as well but at
Bethel High School instead.
Boys and girls lacrosse had
their senior game at
Christopher Newport
University Wednesday,
April 27 against Great
Bridge High School from
Chesapeake. Last but not
least, Rugby players
finished off their undefeated
season Saturday, April 16th
at Dozier Middle School
against Woodside High
School.
Congratulations to all the
senior athletes!
The spring sports that
feature senior games are as
follows; girl’s and boy’s
soccer, baseball, softball,
l a c r o s s e a n d r u g b y.
Although girls and boys’
lacrosse and rugby are
classified as club sports
rather than school funded
sports, they still will
participate in the tradition of
honoring their senior
players as well.
The senior games for both
girls and boys soccer took
place on Friday, May 6th at
Heritage High School. The
baseball and softball senior
game occurred on Friday,
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Top: Kaitlyn Fields, Blair Belote, Anna Phillips,
Jordan Hanna, Taylor Schuler
Bottom: Logan Fitchett, Kaitlyn Fitzgerald,
Katelynn Robertson, Kathryn Largina, Tazmera
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Farewell to
the days we were Monarchs
Logan Fitchett
As our final weeks of high school approach and
plans are set for next year, I cannot help but think
back to the beginning. I feel like throughout our
time at Menchville we were all in a rush to get out,
now that time has arrived, maybe a little too quickly
for some of us. Though, ready or not, its time. And
when we walk across the stage on June 11, 2011 it
will be thrilling to be moving forward, but I hope we
all have fond memories. Memories of teachers who
inspired you to learn, memories of driving around
with friends on a Friday night with nothing to do or
the days when we ate in the cafeteria. In the end, we
are all moving in different directions but I hope we
never forget the days we walked the halls of
Menchville High School.
Robotics
By Elizabeth Pruden
The Robotics Team had an eventful year full of
competitions and building.
The Robotics team is a competitive team that has 6
weeks to build a robot and enter it into games and
competitions. The team consists of 20 students and 11
mentors. They have different teams that work on
certain parts. There’s a drive team, programming
team, device team, media team, and an electronics
team.
In recent months the team went to Palmetto, NC for
the 2011 Palmetto Regional First Robotics
Competition and placed 1st. They were qualified to
go to the World Championship in St. Louis, MO and
placed 28th out of 88 teams. They also went to VCU
in Richmond to the 2011 Virginia Regional
Competition and placed 2nd out of 64 teams with
their robot.
The Robotics Team is currently ranked 18th and 13th
out of the 2054 teams in the two ranking systems.
“We just don’t create robots, the team immerses into
the community to volunteer and help others,” Mr.
Lythgoe stated. They actively engage in community
affairs by raising money for Relay for Life, charities
and providing demonstrations of their robots.
If interested in joining the Robotics team, Mr.
Lythgoe can be found in the math office, right next to
room 123.
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Graduation Requirements and Tips
Making sure you are ready to walk
across the stage!
By Dynasty Jefferson
You worked so hard this year, writing papers, studying for exams, and dealing with the excessive
amount of homework, but the wait is finally over! Graduation is just around the corner, and it is
important to be prepared for your last walk through high school.
Ms. Porter has the basic dress code requirements for us seniors, so we won’t have any unwanted
blunders. Here are the do’s and don’t’s of dressing for graduation:
Ladies:
Guys:
Don’t: Wear a dark dress. Our
robes will be white, so any thing
dark will show through.
Do: Wear a light coloreddress. It does not have to be
white; any light color will do.
Just make sure to not have any
dark prints or patterns
(stripes, polka dots, etc.), so it
will not show through.
Do: Wear dress pants. If you
do not want to wear a dress, it
is okay to wear dress pants.
Just be sure that they are
light colored.
Do: Wear light colored shoes.
Sandals or heels will work; just
be sure you are comfortable
walking in heels. There are
many graduates, so you might
have to stand for a while.
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Don’t: Wear light-colored
pants. This year’s
requirements call for dark
dress pants, so khaki’s won’t
do.
Do: Pair up your dress pants
with some nice dress shoes.
Do: Wear a tie. This is a
very important event where
looking your best is not an
option.
Your robes will be purple,
but don’t think your tie has
to match. The color of your
tie doesn’t matter.
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Back in the Day
By Logan Fitchett
This year high gas prices are a point of discussion, tunes by artists like Lady GaGa, Chris Brown and the Black Eyed
Peas top the iTunes chart and the future of a 2011 NFL football season is uncertain. However, what was popular when
the Class of 2011 entered kindergarten in 1998?
Average Gas Price . . . $1.96
Price for Loaf of Bread . . . $1.26
Price for Dozen of Eggs . . . 88 cents
Best Movie (Academy Award) . . . “Shakespeare In Love”
Popular Songs . . . ”I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” Aerosmith
“Everybody” The Backstreet Boys
“I Want You Back” N*SYNC
“Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” Green Day
Superbowl XXXII . . . Denver Broncos
World Series . . . New York Yankees
World Cup . . . France
Most Popular Toys . . . Beanie Babies, Furbies, Playmobile, Lego
Robots Revenge
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Over the years
Three seniors share their favorite memories throughout high school.
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Akera King
Michael Auler
“Freshman year was kind of a blur; I
remember being both nervous and
excited to start making friends. Being in
band helped me out though because I
already knew a bunch of people from
“Going to London was the definitely the band camp.”
highlight of my sophomore year, but what
made it even more special was being able “The most exciting memory from my
to spend it with my older sister.”
sophomore year was going to London
with the marching band. We stayed there
“In eleventh grade I really had to focus
for six days and got to perform a concert
my attention and energy on my grades.
and march in the London New Year’s
For the most part, it was a pretty bad year,
Day Parade – it was awesome.”
except for becoming a part of our show
choir, (m)pulse.”
“Ring Dance was the best part of my
“My senior year has been so full of mixed junior year; my friends and I all went to
emotions. I learned who my true friends IHOP. I started helping backstage in the
were. It has been kind of hard to enjoy school plays and musicals Shakespeare in
because I’ve been so busy, but show choir Hollywood and Once on this Island.”
“My freshman year was very exciting.
For me, it felt great to have more
responsibilities. I was able to do so much
more and I had lots of fun.”
and band were upsides to this year. I’m “In the spring of my senior year I went to
ready to end the year strong and move on Orlando with the band. I was inducted
to the ‘real world’.”
into the Thespian Society and started
playing Quidditch. I was the assistant
stage manager for the musical, Songs for
a New World, and I got a small part in the
play, You Can’t Take it with You.”
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Lindsey Foray
“Freshman year definitely wasn’t as
daunting as I had imagined it would be. I
have a lot of great memories from that
year but my favorite would have to be
going to the homecoming game with my
best friends. We were all so surprised and
ecstatic when we won!”
“By the time I was a sophomore, I spent
most of my time wishing it was the
weekend. I’ll always remember spending
a few days in Maryland to see my favorite
band, Fall Out Boy, with my best friend.”
“The best part of my junior year was that
after years of wishing and waiting, I was
allowed to go see Blink 182 in concert as
a reward for my good grades.”
“Senior year has been, by far, the best
year of high school. I had a ‘blast’ at
senior breakfast and for spring break I
went to Charlotte to see one of my
favorite bands.”
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We Were Seniors
When...
By Amanda Hicks
a week in the sun
By Amanda Hicks
Osama Bin Laden was killed
Gas prices skyrocketed to
$4.00
The government almost shut
down
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There is undoubtedly a genuinely
freeing feeling knowing that the
moment students cross the stage,
diplomas in hand, they are done
with their high school careers.
What better way to celebrate that
freedom than by spending an
entire week on the beach with no
parents in sight? That week,
c o i n e d “ B e a c h We e k ” b y
students, is the ultimate test of
independence for students and
trust for the parents.
The majority of new graduates
are nothing less than thrilled to
finally experience the awaited
event. Sun, surf, and sand are the
most coveted items on the list of
things to prepare for. “I’m
spending all day, every day on the
beach. I can’t wait to be tan
again!”, exclaimed Katelynn
Robertson. Marisa Arai agrees. “I
just can’t wait to relax and have a
great time with my friends.”
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As far as packaging goes,
swimsuits are first on the list.
Make sure your gas tank is full,
your clothes are packed, and you
remember the essentials! This is
a week focused on having fun,
just make sure the most is made
out of it.
Libya was bombed
Prince William married Kate
Middleton
Oprah’s last episode aired
The Harry Potter series
came to an end
Massive 9.0 magnitude
earthquake and tsunami
devastated Japan
Donald Trump attempted to
get on the presidential ballot
Obama released his birth
certificate
The NFL was locked out
Elizabeth Taylor passed away
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PROM IS APPROACHING, ARE YOU READY??
By Nikole Hairston
So this is it, the big night many of
you have been waiting for since the
day you stepped foot into high
school. Many have had their own
ideas and fantasies of what this
highly anticipated night would
hold but now it’s approaching
quickly and it’s now time to turn
those dreams into reality. “Where
do I even start with preparing for
prom?” That might be what you’re
thinking. But not to worry, here are
a few ideas to get you started!
Guys: Alright guys, there’s a lot
riding on you for this one special
night. Most of the responsibilities
for getting this night organized
belong to you.
First thing’s first, (and this goes
for any formal dance) you must get
a corsage for your date. This may
seem like a trivial detail but
something so small makes all the
difference.
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Another important detail to tend
to would be to provide some sort of
transportation. Whether it be a
limo, renting a nice car, or just
driving your parents’ car.
Next, be sure sure to have
dinner reservations set. More than
likely your prom will fall on the
same night as another schools’
meaning that restaurants will be
busier than normal.
Other than that, all you have to
worry about is finding the perfect
suit or tuxedo to compliment your
date’s dress.
Gals: You may not have as many
as the guys, but you still have
duties as well!
How do you know which dress
to choose? That’s the main
question. The good thing is, you’ve
known about this dance for pretty
much your entire life so you have
an ample amount of time to search
for the perfect dress. The bad news
is, with so many different styles
and colors of dresses the process
could prove to be quite stressful.
Of course it’s your duty to
purchase your date’s boutonniere,
but that’s nothing compared to how
many steps you must take in
getting prepared.
Be sure to set appointments for
hair and nails extra early. Salons
are usually busy without the
hundreds of girls all trying to cram
into one day.
Although this may all seem like a
lot to take in, they’re all very
important steps to a successful
prom night planned properly! Get
everything done ahead of time and
everything will seem a lot less
stressful. Remember, you only get
one senior prom! So be sure to try
your best to make it as close to
perfect as possible!
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Class of ’11: A list of college essentials
By Victoria Carneal
As graduation approaches many of the students in senior class of 2011 are preparing to head off to college and begin a
new chapter of their lives. As they prepare, the basic essentials such as sheets, towels, laptops, cell phones, etc. are
accounted for. However, many freshman college students come to realize that these basics do not even begin to cover all
of their needs during the college experience.
To help the seniors prepare for college, three Menchville graduates, Anastasia Carneal, Taylor Webster, and Taylor
Andrews who now attend Longwood University, compiled a list of ten items they found most useful during their
freshman year.
1. Fridge “This is nice to hold drinks and
any food that needs to be kept cold,” says
Webster. Mini fridges run anywhere from
$80 to $200 depending on size and
quality.
2. Mattress Pad “Not so much to
provide comfort as it is to provide
warmth when the dorm is cold,” says
Carneal. Mattress pads run anywhere
from $15 to $30.
3. Snacks “Sometimes the meal plan just
isn’t enough,” says Andrews. Depending
on your meal plan the cafeteria is only
open to a few times during the day so
snacks are pretty important.
4. Shower Shoes “The showers are
pretty grimy and you share them with a
bunch of different people,” commented
Webster. These can be an old pair of flip
flops or an inexpensive new pair as long
as they keep your feet from direct contact
with shower floor to avoid foot fungus.
5. Quarters “A LOT of quarters come in
handy for laundry,” exclaimed Carneal. It
costs about $3.50 to wash and dry so
quarters are very important.
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6. Fan “To cool off the dorm especially
if there is no air conditioning,” explains
Andrews. Desk fans run from $10 to $20
depending on brand.
7. Air Fresheners “Dorms just get plain
stinky,” stated Webster. Most dorms do
not allow plug in air fresheners but you
are allowed to use products such as
febreze to freshen up your dorm.
8. Ear Plugs “Whether it’s a snoring
roommate or a loud suite mate these
really come in handy,” explained
Carneal. Ear plugs come in various styles
and cost about $3 depending on quality.
9. Alarm Clock “Make sure it is LOUD
because you will sleep through classes,”
commented Webster. Alarm clocks can
cost as little as $8 to as much as $300 it
just depends on how much your willing
to spend.
10. X-box “Or some sort of
entertainment because dorm life gets
boring during the week,” stated Andrews.
Any entertainment, such as DVD
players, Playstation, etc., will do and
almost all of these products can be found
for a good price on websites.
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Superlatives
And the record goes to...
Best Actor and Actress
Best All Around
Mariah McCormick and
Wesley Webster
Logan Fitchett and
Taylor Henkel
Best Musicians
Kelly Martin and
Correll Henderson
Most Original
GiGi Cardona and
Sibron Henry
Most Popular
Best Artist
Maddie Bauer and
Jonathan Williams
Hayley Todd and
Ryan Wolfley
Friendliest
Katelyn Meehan and
Kevin Duong
Most Spirited
Shea- la Gatz and
Graham Wilson
Best Dressed
Senior Spirited
Alexis Hickmott and
Zach Garner
Best Dancer
Most Dependable
Andrea Blazanovic and
LaVander Murphey
Kayli Randall and
Tyler Henderson
Jordan Hanna and
Clifton Lassiter
Best Guy and Girl Friends
Most Talkative
Marc Lovell and
Taylor Delnicki
Anna Phillips and
Kendall King
Best Looking
Most Flirtatious
Courtney Whitaker and
Michael Jacobs
Erica Grimes and
Dennis Goodwin
Most Studious
Most Humorous
LaLa Hogins and
Kevin Schmidt
Emma Greever and
Graham Wilson
Best Couple
Best Guy Friends
Blake Ivey and
Brenna Supplee
Jack Spooner and
Josh Moshler
Best Singer
Akera King and
Marc Lovell
Best Friends
Katelyn Meehan and
Courtney Whitaker
Most Athletic
Melissa Haas and
Clifton Richardson
Most Likely to Succeed
Kaitlyn Fields and
Travis Taylor
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Senior Quotes
Configured by Rebecca Neal
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself
in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know.
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” - Dr. Seuss
Blake Ivey
“The best part of
senior year is
definitely having
the freedom to
drive off campus
for lunch. The
cafeteria food
d o e s n’t e v e n
compare to the
taste
of
h o m e m a d e
leftovers!”
Hayley Todd
Christian Whitehead
“Senior year has
been so exciting and
my favorite part if
participating in all
the senior exclusive
events. I can’t wait
for prom in May!”
“The best part of
being a senior is all
the special privileges
that come with it,
like being allowed an
extra five minutes for
lunch every day.”
Travis Taylor
Andrea Blazanovic
“My favorite part of
senior year has been
being able to get to
know Menchville –
the teachers, faculty,
staff, and other
students, as well as
where everything is –
so that I can do
things such as start
new clubs, organize
events, and get help
much easier. It also
helps that we’re now
the top of the food
chain!”
“Senior year has been
very bittersweet. It’s
sad to know that we’re
leaving high school, but
at the same time I’m
incredibly excited for
college and the future.”
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CcOoLlLlEeGgEe SsTtEeAaLlSs AaNnDd DdEeAaLlSs
By Victoria Carneal
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College tuition is expensive,
not to mention the meal
plans and books that need to
be purchased. With all of
these pilling up, it is hard to
budget enough money to
purchase dorm room
essentials. Many stores have
sales almost all year to help
minimize the financial
stress placed upon parents
and students.
Stores such as Pottery Barn
carry special lines just for
college furniture, bedding,
and other common dorm
necessities. Having a
special line creates more
opportunities for sales and
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clearance allowing people
to purchase the same quality
and brand name products
for much less. “I was able to
purchase my Pottery Barn
sheets for the same price as
sheets at Target,” says
Longwood University
freshman and Menchville
graduate Anastasia Carneal.
Target and Bed, Bath, and
Beyond hold most of their
sales as the start of college
draws near. Most of their
sales are accessible during
the summer in the store and
online. Some of the sales
are better online depending
on the item and how the
company decides to price
the item. “I got a lot of my
dorm room accessories from
Target a couple weeks
before I went to college for
a really good price,” says
Hampden Sydney freshman
and Menchville graduate
Blake Browning.
Money can also be saved on
books by purchasing used
books from the college
library. Used books are also
found online on websites
such as Amazon and eBay.
When buying used books it
is important that the book is
the same edition used in the
class because not all
editions are compatible.
There are no set dates for
sales on college items but
most stores hold theirs over
the summer. It is important
to start purchasing college
necessities as soon as
possible to avoid last
minute shopping in the
already picked over
merchandise. Essential
items are always the first to
go so keep an eye out for
sale ads in newspapers or
online to save money while
still getting the things you
want.
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The Last Will and
Testament of Seniors
Their gifts to the underclassmen they leave behind
By Dynasty Jefferson
Now that they are venturing into the world and leaving high school behind, the seniors don’t want to leave
their fellow underclassmen empty handed. Knowing the joys and struggles of high school, the seniors want to
make sure that the ones that are following are fully prepared.
Travis Taylor
“I want to leave the
Quidditch league and the
National Honor Society
to quality leaders
committed
to
awesomeness. I hope
Devon Rea, Collin
Taylor, Triston MorrisMan, Allison Kelley,
Hayley Daniel, and Jack
Nichting, who are leaders
in their respective
classes, continue these
great activities and make
them better than I ever
could.”
Kai Debroux
“To my fellow underclassman,
Lauren Pyles, I would like to
leave my favorite teacher,
Mrs. Traner, who will give
her the knowledge she needs
to succeed in life, the
encourag- ment to strive to be
all that she can be, and the
humor to brighten up her
stressful senior year!”
Heather Gosnell
“I would have to go with
tradition. I would want to leave
something for all the classes
that the class of 2011 started.”
Kendra McNair
“I want to leave the
junior class the patience
it takes to be a good
senior. Because I know
they will have those
days where they will
get very tired of the
work and will want to
give in to “senioritis.”
S.J.D.
“I will leave some advice to
the whole school: If you ever
want to amount to
anything in life, you need to
shape up. Seriously. Some of
you need to get your heads
out of your phones, stop
chasing stupid drama, and
reevaluate the way you
think about anything.”
Samantha Henderson
Wesley Webster
“I want leave my little
sister, Amanda Henderson,
the assurance not to worry;
high school will go really
fast! Just try your best at
everything and it will be
amazing!”
“I want to leave
the Thespians
Society in the
hands of those who
will be dedicated
to it next year.”
Jessica Evans
“I want to leave the
underclassmen some advice: get
your college applications done and
apply early, because it sucks
waiting.”
Megan Delany
“I would want to leave my
Quidditch team to Allison
Kelly and Collin Taylor. I would
leave my goalie gloves to
Danielle Walker and remind her
to keep her head up even
when things don’t go her
way.”
Monique Carmack
“I want to leave
the freshman the
advice
to
not
procrastinate;
graduation
far away..”
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Briana Battle-Baker
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“I want the
underclassmen to
stay active and
social. But also to
maintain their
grades, because
senior year is really
important, and you
should be involved
with friends.”
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From Teacher to
Student
Advice the teachers wanted to give to the graduating class
Configured by Alyssa Crombine
“Be ready for today and tomorrow by continuing to enhance your education and skills throughout your life.”
- Mrs. Earl
“Always keep learning; be your best; stay competitive.”
- Ms. Porter
“Live everyday being the best person you can be so tomorrow there will be no regrets.”
- Ms. Kitchen
“If you never intentionally hurt another person, you will have lived a good life.”
Ms. Przybylski
“Seniors, know that you are expected to work hard to produce results whether it is professional or educational;
the time is over for getting off easy. Good Luck!”
Officer Macklin
“Do Mu Kyoku, the path of a student is endless; there are no limitations.”
- Mr. Axsom
“College is tough. Life is tough! Do your best, don’t get lazy and work hard. You’ll make it. Don’t be afraid to
ask for help.”
- Mrs. Taylor
“Life is not made by the dreams that you dream but by the choices that you made.”
Mr. Edwards
“My philosophy is: you are never a failure until you stop trying.”
- Mrs. Miles
“Make sure you learn from every experience, and use the knowledge to become a better person.”
- Mr. Artis
“Don’t get caught up in the allure of credit cards. Establish and maintain good credit now, so that you have the
financial freedom to enjoy life later.”
- Ms. Whitten
“Be open to new experiences. Expand your horizons by making new friends, eating different foods, trying new
adventures.”
- Ms. Bonk
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Ally Hodges
Lauren Crain
Ashton Morris-Mann
Brandon Nall
Alex Gwynn
“My favorite part
of senior year is all
of the senior
activities like prom,
senior breakfast,
and senior banquet
because they really
complete all the
unforgettable
memories from high
school.”
“My senior year has
been incredible, but also
really stressful. I spent
the first half applying
to colleges and waiting
to hear back from
them. I’m also in
yearbook and so that
was really time
consuming; being editor
is a lot of work and
I have a lot of
responsibility. But
relaxing on the
weekends and being
around my friends
makes up for all the
stress.”
“My favorite part
of being a senior is
the melancholy, yet
deeply
joyful
reflection upon the
past. I am thankful
to have known all
the people who
have
been
meaningful in my
life and to have had
the experiences
that have shaped
me and allow me to
define myself as an
individual. I am in
part sad knowing
most of this has
gone, though in
s
w
e
e
t
remembrance I am
deeply grateful and
happy.”
“My favorite part
of senior year was
dressing up for Senior
Breakfast with my
friends. I came to
school in a suit as
part of the Blues
Brothers. It was a lot
of fun and it was a
great experience that
will make for a good
memory.”
“One of the best
parts of this year
is how relaxing
classes are after
AP exams. I know
that I don’t have
anything to worry
about since I’ll be
graduating so soon.
It’s a great feeling;
I’m so relieved.”
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Farewell, Senior Class of 2011!
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Letter from the Staff
Dear readers,
It has been a pleasure and an honor reporting to you throughout the
year. We are celebrating an ending -- the ending of the school
year and, unfortunately, the ending of our newspaper. We hope you
will look back on this paper and
remember what may be the best
four years of your life. The memories
you formed here will stay with you
long after you graduate. Good luck
and best wishes to you all!
Sincerely,
Your Menchville Newspaper Staff
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From Top: Amanda Hicks, Logan Fitchett, Liz
Pruden, Nikole Hairston, Victoria Carneal,
Rebecca Neal, Dynesty Jefferson. Missing
Alyssa Crombine
Editorial
Policy
As the newspaper of
Menchville High
School we believe that
it is our duty to inform the public about
key issues occurring
in the Menchville
community. It is our
goal to publish a paper
every two weeks
for the benefit of the
students and staff.
The content in each
issue of The Lion‘s
Roar is strictly original
and should not be
copyrighted. We hope
to provide the school
with accurate
information 100
percent of the time.
The articles in these
issues do not convey
the views of Menchville High School as a
whole but only the
views of The Lion‘s
Roar Staff. All pictures will be credited
to where they were
found.
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