Bedford High School - Missile Yearbook (Bedford, MA)

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E ARE THE SUM OF OUR PARTS Describing Bedford High and specifically fhe Class of 1985 as a whole wifh general adjectives would be nearly innpossible. A theme that really applies has to describe our differences as well as the way we compose our community. This is the dilemma that we the yearbook staff faced in the spring of 1984. Sum of the Parts was our solution. Sum of ttie Parts is particularly appropriate because it can be applied to the students as indivi- duals as well as the Bedford High population as a whole. As human beings we are made up of char- acteristics which are the direct result of the many influences to which each of us is subjected But from the beginning of mankind, people have chosen to exist as one port of a group or family The students which hove differ- ent interests and backgrounds are the parts that make up the sum, Bedford High. The most obvi- ous ways that we are subdivided are the two sexes and the four classes. There are groups of band students and shop students as well as the many other social groups which have similar inter- ests. While most yearbooks ig- nore the fact that people form different informal groups, we felt that a theme addressing this very prominent aspect of our school would be a novel, yet appropri- ate one We hope that you the reader find the theme meaningful and will be able to identify with it. t w mi Ml

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EDICATION The yearbook staff proudly breaks tradition and dedicates the nine- teen eighty-four Signum to the adults we take for granted and nnore-our parentsi Whether mar- ried, separated, divorced, or de- ceased, our parents had the greatest influence upon us as we were growing up. Through the years the relationship has changed from adoring love for our parents to a more mature tie. As children, we idolized our par- ents, lo young children rneir own parents are the correct example of what a mother and father should be. If on television or in a book the family does things differently, the child of- ten assumes that the show or book is wierd because in his or her family it is done correctly. Parents were impor- tant role models for us as youngsters. As young children we also treated our parents as universal healers Dad or Mom could find a solution to virtu- ally any problem we had Parents lis- tened sympathetically when their youngsters complained about their unfair teacher, or cried because the big dog on the corner barked so loudly when they walked by. A few magic words would set our troubles straight and soothe our worrying The most precious thing our parents gave us when we were young was security. Now, of course, we have formed a different kind of relation- ship with them After arguments and periods of no communication, we realize that our parents do have faults, but are also strong people whom we can still run to if things are going badly Most of us have come to realize over the past few years the courage and commitment it took to rear us. It is to those people whom we love and appreciate that we dedicate this Signum. 1) Son l?ick Docey proudly embraces his mom 2) Mrs Bellino ana Mrs Hawkins - two dedicated parents 3) Pam Dutra and tier winning smile 4) MtcMoei McCravy is interrupted from his studies 5) Stephen Gawonf . Lori Acree. ar d f?oo ert Houge watching a football game 6) Steve Jones computer whi; ' 7) Coach Sabounn gives some pomters to Mike DiMatfio 8) Alicia Whitney poses for the camera 9) Our school 10) Polly Sanford shows exuberant spirit on costume day 11) Rai Sundra ■ Look ot those iegs ' 12) Christine Marten flash ' hosp pea ' W whites! 13) Urban Gillis ■ motorcycle mechani c 14) Mark Carpenter David Hanf . Paul Cas- tro. Suzy Asbedion and Scott Udell march m the Bedford Doy Pdrode 15) Bond Director Paul K Smith shows a smile 16) David DiNisco directs his morning crew on Starting Point

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n(%)j UR SURROUNDINGS When the students of Bedford High ore not within the walls of BHS, their lives take them in many direc- tions. While some people remain around local spots on weekends and vacations, most students agree that one has to look beyond the boundaries of Bedford to find more exciting places. One popular place to go is. weather permitting, the beach. Whether it ' s on the coast of Maine, the South shore, or Cape Cod, the beach holds a great attraction for all the teenagers of BHS. If not on the ocean, many kids spend their beach time on many of the lakes of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massa- chusetts, the most well known being Lake Winnepasaukee. Another frequented place is of course, Boston. Quincy Market is by far the favorite place to shop, browse, and just people watch. Copley Place, which just opened in the past year, has also become a mam attraction, although on a high school budget most kids just window shop. In the winter, if you look around Bedford trying to find students of BHS. you won ' t be successful Winter brings snow, and snow skiers The slopes of Woterville Valley. Nashoba Valley. Breton Woods, and Mt Kill- ington are traditionally packed with herds of BHS students Friday ' s classes are usually, to the teacher ' s consternation, class discussions dealing with where the best packed powder is going to be that week- end. Because Bedford is not a terribly exciting town for teens and doesn ' t have much to keep kids enter- tained after school hours, these areas mentioned have become very familiar and have been the sights of happy memories for many of BHS ' s students. 1) The Esplanade presents the statue of Ar- thur Fiedler 2) MdrDiehead. soiimg capita of Massachu- setts 3) The sfdlness of Fawn Lake m the fan 4) Governnnent Center - a farrxjus meeting p ace 5) A little Bedford history 6) Quincy Market attracts the tounst SURROUNDINGS