Centennial High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Ellicott City, MD)

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1 1 uoiteziieag Il When a dream is realized, it becomes a reality. On August 17, 1978, the realization of man's dream to fly across the Atlantic by balloon came true when the Double Eagle II touched down on a small, remote barley field in Miserey, France. Had they not studied carefully the alternatives, the successful balloonists might have added their names to the list of those who perished in ill-fated attempts. Their momentous landing was the reali- zation of years of preparation and hard work. In the same way, graduation marked the realiza- tion of goals members of Centennial's first grad- uating class had individually set when they entered school. That final day was the culmination of twelve years of deciding, trying, experiencing, learning, and preparing for life. This culmination, however, produced the realization that graduation is not an end but a beginning. ABOVE: Success! The Himmel Hoch has finally floated free with its two passengers, Principal Angelo Fortunato and student Lcs Brcden. All of the foundations, prepara- tions, and anticipations have come together in the reali- zation of flight. Surveying thc now small school and its grounds from the gondola, the balloonists experience the reality of a larger world beyond as they ascend higher and higher.

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5 fr? Stud nt Life Imagine an observer who stays just in one classroom all day. He would see students boisterously come to class, listen to lectures, take tests, and shuffle out only to be replaced by another group of students who would do the same. If this observer never left the classroom he might think that students have mono-faceted lives, surviving only to suffer perpetually under grueling exams and tedious lectures, and then vanishing when not in school. He would never be able to see the other sides of a student's life: working at jobs, volunteering in the community, joining clubs, pursuing hobbies, going to movies and dances, listening to music. Each of these contributes in different ways to the develop- ment of the person. A student's life does not begin and end at school. OPPOSITE: One recreation for many students is playing with a rock band. One of the most successful groups at Centennial is Red Hori- zon. The band's lead singer Vicki Satkicwicz and guitarist Mark Jones help to make the first yearbook dance a great hit with a mixture of disco, rock, and pop. LEFT' One of the most noticeable and active organizations is the B.O.A. fBenchers of Americaj. At the Autumn Affair thc group rides in a float decorated with beer bottles as unicyclist Chris Finney pedals behind. BELOWJ A cascade of raining confetti marks a successful attack by the foot- ball team. Attending games and supporting the school is a popular part ofa student's life, combining entertainment with excitement. Student Life 13