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

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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

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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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 Mr. Edward H. Collins Senior Class Principal r TO THE CLASS OF 1986: I would like to take this opportunity to express the pleasure I have shared with you, both as student and friend, during the past four years. The years since you entered Cherry Hill High School East have gone by quickly. When we came together for the first time in September of 1982, we were each new to East. During the past four years we have learned and grown together. I have watched you like a proud parent watches his children and derived great pleasure from your many accomplishments. Scholastically, academically, socially and in the realm of activities, you have been successful. The achievements that you leave behind as the Class of 1986 will be recorded in the development of Cherry Hill High School East. The education and experiences you received at Cherry Hill East will serve you well as each of you embark upon a new and exciting phase of your life. I will begin a new phase in mine as the experiences 1 have shared with you will serve me well in welcoming new classes to Cherry Hill High School East. I wish you health and happiness in the years to come and hope that you are successful in all your endeavors. Sincerely, Edward H. Collins Assistant Principal Class of 1986