Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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Things such as love or war or the time we've spent at Agawam High. Although these things may end, the special memories will never be forgotten . . . A final thought as one of life's many battles comes to a close: Thanks AHS, - WJI It’s been a S M A S H!!!

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For some the year has just begun, and for others it's almost over. There are so many things capable of having tremendous impact on our lives. 6

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It seems like just yesterday when we were enlisting — “the new recruits ; taking orders and undergoing training which, to us, seemed endless. We chose our com- manding officers who would lead us into our first year of war. Colonel Abbie Sheehan and Lieutenant Barry Felix devised battle strategies under the supervision of General Wolochowicz. Company clerk Michelle Montesi kept the records while Treasurer Tim Lockwood controlled the rations. Our wartime newspaper, the “Stars and Stripes, informed us of many different world events. One of the major issues reported on by the “Stars and Stripes was that of the 1984 Presidential Election. Geraldine Ferraro became the first female nominee for the vice-presidency. Regardless of her defeat by the Reagan ticket, this was quite an achievement in the political field for women. While Mrs. Ferraro was making history in politics, Mary Lou Retton, Tim Daggett, and others were making history at the 1984 Olympics. Opposing view- points of warring nations were noticed when the Soviet Union and various other countries boycotted the event. Yet, morale was boosted by the news of the first successful artificial heart transplant operation and other medical advancements that accompanied this achievement. Back at the unit, we had a few notable achievements of our own. We ordered class rings; symbolizing that we were a permanent part of the service. Also, we proved that although we were mere privates, we were equal to our superiors. In the school Winter Olympics, our sophomores’ platoon defeated that of the juniors’. Then, we participated in our first football and soccer rallies. After which, both teams emerged victorious in their quests. We had begun to adapt to the routine, and realized that basic training wasn’t as difficult as we had feared. Still, there re- mained more obstacles to overcome and more hills to conquer. But, all in all, it had been a “THRILLER year!!! As we returned to camp after a well-deserved summer of R R, we received a promotion: we were juniors! Relieved that boot camp was over, we assumed the responsibilities of our higher rank. Commanding officer, Abbie Sheehan, was drafted to serve another term in office with the assistance of Lieutenant Mario Pioggia. Treasurer Tim Lockwood contin- ued to handle our supplies while secretary Michelle Montesi once again dealt with the formalities of paperwork. Generals Litchfield and Poulin oversaw their oper- ations.