Brockton High School - Brocktonia Yearbook (Brockton, MA)

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PRINCIPAL ui MR. ROBERT REAGAN Brockton High School, one of the largest High Schools in the country, is a complex network of students and faculty. The quality of education is dependent upon the interaction and communication between its members. In a school of this size, the educational system works extremely well. Principal Reagan's basic responsibility is to insure that the educational services reside within the intended framework established by Brockton High School. In order to do so, he must remain abreast of all occurrences which pertain to B.H.S. By mingling in the halls and keeping an open door policy, Mr. Reagan demon- strates his concern for the student body. Mr. Reagan's pride in the school is evident. He comments, It's the finest High School in the state. The students are exposed to a myriad of opportunities which prepare them for future endeavors. Whether a student continues his education or becomes involved in the working world, Brockton High School has provided a solid foundation. Mr. Reagan reminds the class, hindsight is always 2O!2O. No matter how challenging life may seem at one particular time, we will always be subjected to a more difficult and demanding task. It is essential that we make the most of every minute. This advice will surely prove true as one moves his marker through the game of life. Mary E. Ronan Gail Greenblatt

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SUPERI TE DE T OF SCHOOLS liqg -Misaf- ' fiiifrg Q?:'E5 ' 4 1 f C! il 'C l??5'Q5EI lfl 62 A ,f DR. THOMAS .I WHALEN The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas J. Whalen, is the man responsible for keeping the Brockton Educational System on an even keel. He will be retiring in June of 1984g he says, I'll be graduating With the class of '84, but his responsibilities have been many during his term as superintendent. They range from serving as the Chairman of the School Committee to developing a system of educational priorities and fiscal goals. One of the major difficulties that Dr. Whalen has had to handle in the past two years has been the onset of Proposition 2V2. The dangers to our educational system have been immense. As Dr. Whalen said, Until Proposition 2V2, Brockton has had one of the most outstanding educational systems in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. But, with all of the personnel and program cuts, We have had great difficulty maintaining the system. The educational system, as well as the World, are definitely changing, and Dr. Whalen thinks that the Class of 1983 will be well prepared to face the chal- lenges of the future. He feels that based on his experience with previous classes, the Class of '83 is prepared academically, civically, and socially for the years ahead. His advice to the Class is: Never stop studying and caring. Good luck. Mary Meaden

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1 HOUSEMASTERS The responsibilities of a Housemaster at Brockton High School are many. They include the overall management of one quarter of the school, the su- pervision of the house faculty and the provision of the instructional leadership. The man who does all this and more in the Green House is Dr. Thomas Cibotti. Dr. Cibotti feels that his main goal is to service the students in any way he can. He wants to be sure that all students get their educational share at Brockton High. He thinks that share is an abundant one. He added to this by saying, The students are offered a tre- mendous educational opportunity here. They have a diversified curriculum along with a uniquely trained staff. It is up to them whether they take advantage of these offerings. Dr. Cibotti believes that the Class of 1983 has taken advantage of the many opportunities at Brockton High and is pre- pared for future endeavors. Supporting this state- ment is the national as well as local upswing of the S.A.T.'s in 1982. Dr. Cibotti offers this advice to the Class of 1983, Take whatever you have gathered here for the last four years and utilize it throughout your life. Elizabeth Cook MR. MARIO DIMARZO, RED HOUSE DR. THOMAS CIBOTTI, GREEN HOUSE Mario DiMarzo has been with the Brockton School De- partment since 1958. He started his career as a teacher and assistant football coach. After eleven years of teaching he became Assistant Housemaster of the Azure building. In 1971, Mr. DiMarzo left his position to assume that of the Housemaster of the Red building. Over the past twelve years, Mr. DiMarzo has endeav- ored to increase the pride and spirit of the Red House towards both itself and B.H.S. Mr. DiMarzo is proud and very pleased with the Red building. It has a fine faculty, staff, and students. He's proud of the good spirit that the Red House exhibits, and candidly admits that the Red House really is the best. As the Class of 1983 departs from its high school career, Mr. DiMarzo would like to recognize the Red House students for their academic and social involvement with the school. He feels that they have made an appreciable contribution to the House and school spirit through their involvement with school government, athletics, and other school functions. He also states that he would like each senior to realize that it is their responsibility to exert their very best effort towards excellence, be- cause no one can fault them for trying hard. Trying to do your best is everything. In closing, Mr. DiMarzo wishes the Class of 1983 happi- ness and success and he hopes that the administration and faculty have provided the graduates with the prep- aration needed to succeed. Roberta Harback