Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

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Steve Ritchie and Peter Bregoli were responsible for the art work and layout decisions that had to be made. Cathy Rogalin and Michelle Rioux slaved over the personality categories before deciding on ones appropriate to the theme. Matt Pettine was on the phone every day after school for weeks lining up advertisers. Sioux Griffin, Katie Prior, Ann Griffin and Laura Kirwin worked on picture identification, headlines and other detailed jobs. It wasn ' t always hardwork. In between frantic deadlines, the yearbook staff had time for fun. If you wondered who took your picture it was probably John Slauson behind the camera. School Life 1.S

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Sorcerxf t was like being there while the world was being created. The staff witnessed the infantile be- ginnings of this year’s book, a few ideas scratched on a sheet of notebook paper. Almost a year went by before the completed books rolled off the presses of the Herff-Jones Company in Gettysburg, Pennsylva- For almost everyone, the experience was nov- el. Michelle Rioux admitted, Fve never done anything like it.” It was the magic of being in on the decisions whether large or small that captivated Meredith Cline. Being behind the scenes is fun. You real- ar)d Plain Hard Work The staff strains to produce another prize yearbook ly get to see what goes on,” she commented. For some of the most diligent workers there was the continuing agony of self-doubt until the book was complete and they could see the result. Steve Ritchie worried about the creative content of his layout designs. Cathy Rogalin was con- cerned about the appropriateness of her creative writing. During the leisurely production pace of late spring, the staff grew as a unit. Suzanne Sampson spoke for the majority, I have learned to work with people as a team. I have met a lot of new people and have loved every minute of it.” The cool autumn weather brought with it the full realization of deadlines and fund raising goals. Peter Bregoli was one who thrived on deadlines and managed to produce quality art work and layouts under severe time pressure. Others operated under different restrictions as staff members strived to raise funds through ads, flower and shirt sales. Ann Griffin admitted to enjoying the fundraising bustle. T-shirt and sweatshirt sales are fun,” she agreed. Freshmen and underclassmen for the first time were represented on the staff and in the yearbook to create a more balanced book. Diver- sity produced a more creative book and at the same time trained next year ' s staff. 12 School Life

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h l ot cucTifODe Trae !d it for; People working to better their organizations were crucial tudents at Braintree High are su- per about volunteering their free time for any kind of work that needs to be done in the school. Many are involved in school politics, either within their class or schoolwide. And then there are dozens of other opportunities for those with different interests or talents. SADD, Students Against Driving Drunk, at- tracts lots of volunteers and peer counselors. Kristin McCullough, a senior in the program participated in the teach-in held for underclass- men in September. We don’t try and preach to the kids. We just teach the facts about alcohol and drugs and help them make their own decisions,” Kristin ex- plained. The benefits of volunteerism are not restricted to the school. Mike Hickey realized benefits from his involvement with SADD. It made me realize that I can speak to people about what I believe in more freely than I did before joining SADD. Kellie Lynch was another who was satisfied with her volunteer experience. Volunteer work is self-satisfying. You are repaid for your work by seeing the final outcome as a complete suc- cess,” said Kellie. Some volunteering is done outside of the high school and involves community services. Doreen Fuller enjoyed her volunteer experiences. Just the nature of helping and caring for children is a gratifying experience,” she commented. Another satified volunteer was Debbie Young. According to Debbie, The end justifies the means. The rewards of volunteer work are the memories and self-satisfaction which remain throughout your life.” th its plant and flower sale the day before Moihcrs-Ehy. Debbie Lane and J3ie Mosea - made a sale to a happy customer. Even though the was dreary, the sale put important dollars into the 14 School Life