Cherry Hill High School East - Eidolon Yearbook (Cherry Hill, NJ)

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 Copy Continues From Pane 11 portunity to drive to and from school. In the spring, our days at East began to culminate and we were excited at the promise of many special events and happenings. We received acceptances from colleges, secured jobs for after graduation, made career choices, and planned for the future. In April, we en- joyed another senior privilege when we went to Florida for our class trip. We got suntans, visited Epcot Center, saw Mickey, and Most importantly, were the envy of the underclassmen. Our next big event was the senior prom held on June 5 at Bratz. We danced the night away in our gowns and tuxes and sadly realized that it was our last activity as the Class of ’86. After the prom, we took our finals and prepared for our big day: graduation. As parents, friends, and alumni watched, we proudly assembled on the field and took our turns walking to the podium to receive our diplomas. Afterwards, we signed yearbooks and said a last goodbye to friends and teach- ers. Although we were happy and ex- cited to have reached graduation day, we were saddened by the prospect of leaving. Our futures began that day and even though we promised to keep in touch, we would never be together again as a group. We missed proms, can- dy canes, lunch, and even cut slips and tests. During our four years at East, our Class of ’86, with the help of advisor John Vivone and principal Ed Collins, achieved more than any other class and earned the respect of everyone. As a group we matured, grew, learned, and prepared for life after high school. Al- though we had to say a bittersweet goodbye to East, we will never forget the good, bad, or the wonderful memo- ries we all shared. 12

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Continued From PG 10 were given a day off because of the storm’s predicted intensity, but there was hardly any damage and Gloria turned out to be nothing but a big rainstorm. When we went back to school the following Monday, we resumed Spirit Week and ultimately won the final contest. Finally, our hard work paid off and we were the champs! Unfortu- nately, our year was not all fun and games. Our new positions in music, drama, and sports brought added re- sponsibilities. We had college essays to write and applica- tions to Fill out. Many of us held part time jobs and worked after school. These factors along with our demanding schedule of homework made us very busy. We often need- ed a break and when there was time, we watched new shows such as Moonlighting and The Twilight Hone. Mi- ami Vice started out as a television program and ended up influencing dress and music. We witnessed the birth of New Coke and Cherry Coke, but some of us preferred the old favorites, Pepsi and Coke Classic. In the Cherry Hill and Echelon Malls, we saw the arrival of the new food courts. Walking through one was a dieter’s nightmare as tacos, ice cream, and burgers appeared everywhere. On the more serious side, world events caught our attention. We mourned the death of hockey hero Pelle Lindburgh and also learned a valuable lesson. Terrorism ran rampant throughout the world and we were shocked and outraged. Many of us were afraid of travelling and thought of ways to solve this international problem. In Mexico, there were two devasting earthquakes in one week and we sent our hearts out to the Mexican people. We also witnessed the spread of the deadly disease AIDS. Many people suc- cumbed to it. We hoped for a cure and a better under- standing to help end the disease. In January, while we were in school, Mr. Cost announced over the loudspeaker that the Space Shuttle Challenger had exploded after take-off. Only after we saw the horrifying event on televi- sion did we fully comprehend the tragedy. We mourned with the nation and the families of the astronauts. Be- cause one of the crew members was the first teacher in space, we hoped that the program would continue and that we would never give up the exploration of space travel. However turbulent the events during ’85 and ’86, we often had to detach ourselves from world news and concentrate on school work. In English, we read Hamlet and Crime and Punishment. We took Calculus, Trig, and Psychol- ogy and panicked over Phys- ics. We practically lived at Guidance while frantically submitting applications and looking into scholarships. In the fall, we laughed with the play Charley’s Aunt and chuckled over the idea of a man dressing up as a woman and fooling the other charac- ters. We listened to the Morning Zoo on WMMR and liked Sting and Wham. The Class of ’86 produced a calen- dar with twelve guys posing for each month and it was an immediate success with the girls. In March, we attended Funny Girl and enjoyed the wonderful singing, dancing, and acting. We loved our benefits such as our own senior cut day and the op-

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To the Class of 1986 Four years ago you entered East just like so many freshman classes before you. You were glad concern even among the bravest members of the Class of 1986. But you soon adjusted to life at East and by the time your first Spirit Week was over you were ready for anything East had to offer. And now, four years later, you are about to leave East and again like so many senior classes before you, you have mixed emotions. The prospect of freedom brings joy yet there is a feeling of sadness for what you are leaving behind. Four years is not such a long time but so much has happened during those years. You have grown and learned much. You have accepted new challenges and your experiences have helped you gain a better understanding of yourself and of others. You have made many new friends with whom you could share your hopes and dreams for the future. Now all of that must be left behind - but never forgotten, for memories can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Yes, East has had a tremendous influence upon your life and the Class of 1986 has had an impact upon East. As you pass through the corridors for the last time, you can do so with a feeling of pride, for the Class of 1986 has established a standard of excellence in all facets of school life that will serve as a model for future classes. Now as you stand in future’s doorway, about to embark on a new phase of your life, I hope that your years at East have enriched your life and prepared you well for what lies ahead. On behalf of the staff, I congratulate you upon your graduation from Cherry Hill High School East. May your future be happy, healthy, and prosperous and may each of you achieve the fulfillment of all your hopes and dreams. finally to be in high school but the size of the school and the number of students caused a little Sincerely, Anthony R. Cost Principal