High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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HANGOUTS “Wherever my friends hang ouf ... that’s where you'll find me.”’ dolescents do not spend many Friday and Saturday nights at — A home in front of the television these days due to the variety of other ‘exciting’ things that can be done outside the house with friends. Whether Commerce students want to eat out, spend money frivolously, see a movie (at $4.50 apiece?) or just plain hang around, one can eventually find them at certain local hangouts. The Eastfield Mall would certainly be a place worthy of a look. There are hours of excuses there to keep a youth from returning home at too respectable an hour — shopping for a new pair of 50 1 jeans or for a pair of those darling fan-shaped earrings that open and close at will. A growing adolescent certainly has to eat, and when shopping and eating become less than thrilling, the Dream Machine Video Arcade is just the place to stir up a friendly bit of competition with whoever might be hanging out there. When all fails at the mall, try a brief search of the Bing or the Allen-Cooley movie theatres. For only $2.00, students can gather to ogle Tom Cruise’s muscles, devour hot buttered popcorn and enjoy the company of friends. Other familiar places where Com- merce students have been spotted are the I-90 in Enfield and the Gas Light Lounge which both feature juice bars for our health conscious teenagers, many of whom have . signed SADD contracts for Life for Commerce's Students Against Driv- ing Drunk program. The places they hang out, the prices they pay for a good time and the precise time of arrival home may be different, but there is still one common ingredient that binds gen- erations together. Friends .. . peo- ple must be with friends before their hangout is complete. by Carrie Tyler 24 Student Life

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ENCHANTED “I had such a lovely romantic time. I know I'll never forget that evening.” space shuttles, but attending a high school prom can give one a close brush with the dreamlike world of pomp and pageantry. It represents a few magical moments which linger for- ever in the deep recesses of the mind. Last year, Commerce’s junior prom was held for over 300 stu- dents at one of the most elegant places in the area — Chez Josef. Amid the ambiance of satin walls, bubbling fountains and a few rented limosines, one found the power to be transformed from a city schoolgirl to a princess, escorted by an enchanting poised prince who was a hard-working student only hours earlier. Gowns of satin and lace, ribbons, bow ties, high heels, shiny black shoes and tuxudoes were sported throughout the evening as atten- dants partook of a delicious meal, then proceeded to swing to the tunes of Bootsie Bass. Norma Colon was voted prom queen by her peers and was appropriately crowned by Principal Basili. Also selected was her court of four: Tracy Truman, Monica Waddell, Jannette Valasquez and Sandra Figueroa. Considering past proms, one would be inclined to give our spring ‘86 prom an A+. Not long ago, this affair was not quite so formal or re- laxing simply because hundreds of dollars were spent for a rented hall, while dining was not included. There may be no more modern day Cinderellas, unless Diana Spen- cer or Sarah Ferguson could be con- sidered such. But for one night, prom night, one could easily be de- luded into believing that utopia does exist. Sweet dreams! by Sherri Stovall A fairy tale existence is unrealistic in this age of computers and Mr. Basili takes pleasure in crowning the prom fueen Norma Colon. Student Life 23

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LEFT: Rhonda Hall, Candace Gray and Yolanda Dowdy look for special Christmas presents for each other. BELOW: As long as there’s food, that’s where you'll find Leslie Burgos and Joseph Pagan. sa = —— s. : = . ‘ uw eo ‘ = 4 The Bing Theatre's the place to be for Marcelino Leete and Carrie Tyler, especially when Top Gun is playing. ABOVE: Teresa Moore and Carolyn Severino have fun stroll- ing around the Eastfield Mall. LEFT: Shopping is a pleasant way to pass time according to Sonia and Norma Colon. Student Life 25