Braintree High School - Wampatuck Yearbook (Braintree, MA)

Page 12 text:

es, CDom. I Was In School Goday A lthough your mom may not have believed that you really had to wear a toga to school, at least she knew where to find you. Every day of spirit week found seniors garbed in unusual outfits. Kiss a senior day got the week off to a slow start, but blue and white day, beach day, nerd day and toga day drew more participants. “Seniormania week gave the class a good start and a good feeling to begin senior year with,” argued Sandy Collins. “We should definitely LINE UP Resting on the hot summer day were Lisa McHale, Donna Valencia. Kara Genevich, and continue the tradition because it’s important to unite the school in spirit. It especially gives the senior class good memories,” she declared. The fun of spirit week re- minded the senior class of how enjoyable school could be. VP Bernie Murphy admitted, “I dressed up because it was fun to do. It got you attention and put others in the mood of the week.” “The week showed how lit- tle spirit there actually was and how others should build on it,” recalled George Palm- er. The same people dressed up day after day, but enjoyed the event. “I just didn’t want to dress up,” Carolyn Thomson con- fessed. In spite of the non-par- ticipants, a generally positive response left the class of ’88 with great memories to carry with them into their year as BHS seniors. A TOGA BREAK Archie Oberstein rested dur- ing his cooking class for a toga break. Togas came in many colors and designs, as each tried to outdo the other. Aimee Barron, who took ad- vantage of the lovely weather to dress for the beach. BLUE WHITE SPIRIT heading to the football stadi- Shivelle Godfrey and Corretta um for the class picture. Belin caught the spirit on Blue and White day. Blue and 8 Senior Spirit Week white day also found seniors

Page 11 text:

o n May 22, 1987 the class of 1988 really lowed its spirit as the junior rom took off with a bang, ith the happy glow on ev- ryone’s face as they entered le Lantana, it was clear that was definitely a night of spe- ial enjoyment. You could count on the fact lat girls would take a bit inger than boys to get ready Dr the festivities. Kara Gene- ich remembered, “It took me lore than four hours to get rganized. I had a great ex- use to get dismissed at 1 1 :00, but by the time 1 did all mu last-minute errands and got my hair done, it was cil- most 5:00.” Kara like most girl had an lengthy list of things to do ranging from ap- pointments with the hair styl- ist to stops at the florist. Once everyone arrived at the Lantana it was clear that a great time was in the works. Like many however. Bill O’Brien decided, “The best part of the prom was the par- ty at my friend’s house be- fore.” The limos most took to the prom were luxurious, but got quite crowded at times. Mark Dolan expressed his dissatis- faction with his choice of transportation. “The limo stunk. Even with four of us it was pretty squishy. The limo driver was very strict be- sides,” he recalled. After the ft sht was over, ‘exhausted prom goers packed their bags and headed for the cape to continue the QUIET TIMES Steve Soriano and his date posed for a ' picture while they relaxed at their table. ritual of prom weekend. Judging by the positive re- sponses from happy prom go- ers, the event was successful; Patty MacDonald comment- ed, “It was a good time. They should definitely keep having junior proms.” PERFECT MATCH Aimee Barron and Michael Lynn were having a great time as they paused during dance. Like many prom coujplcs they coordinated their outfits to mp ment each other. . : V r )INNER TIME jetting a tast mf the quiet atmo- phere at the table before headingifor ne dance floor were Beth Cavallaro nd Mark Daponte, Most couples tayed at the tables ' only briefly to est. MacKay and Chrissy Lane had at the table during din- , ' tti 4 - 4 Junior Prom 7

Page 13 text:

SUMMER Summer’s day fell on one of the nicest days of the week. Everyone found a way to dress summery and get into the spirit of the coming vaca- tion. Senior Spirit Week MICKEY MINNIE TO- GAS Diane Birolini and Vinnie DiR- usso got together to show off their unique togas. Toga day drew a pack of enthusiastic participants. NERDS The Nerds met as Scott Kil- lian, John Patnaude, Bernie Murphy, and Dave Anderson got together to compare their new lunch boxes.