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

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WCommerce ski enthusiasts congregate for a break before catching a lift WsSki Club Members: G. Perri, E. Janas, C. Van Laarhoven, L. Torres, R. Williams, A. Darc, D. Pfefferle and M. Trombley new and exciting activity recently organized is the Ski Club, Although there have been semi-successful ski clubs in the past, there was none in existence last year. However, it has emerged this year with twenty ex- tremely enthusiastic members. Meeting monthly during activity peri- od, the Commerce skiers were advised by Miss Moynihan, who has been skiing since she was a child, and Mr. Varzeas, an eight year ski veteran. Together they planned weekend trips up north and talked up a storm about tech- niques and equipment. Both Miss Moynihan and Mr. Varzeas Activities were delighted that there was so much response by the students. “It was nice that we were able to start the Ski Club so that the students who never had the exposure were able fo try it,” added Miss Moynihan. Two one-day trios were taken this year. In February and in March, buses were rented, and 15 students and fac- ulty headed for Stratton Mountain in Vermont with ski equipment and bagged lunches in hand. Five people attending rented skis. During those Sunday field trips, the two advisors stayed with fledgling ski- ers and gave them constant instruc- tion, while the more experienced skiers took to the slopes on their own. Next year there are even bigger plans in the works. Mr. Varzeas stated, “We would like to see if we could get into Berkshire East in Charlemont for five weeks of instruction and free skiing.”

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WMrs. Christman passes out candy bars to Treasurer Stacy Bilodeau for a fund-raiser. ‘Below: Barbara Czelusniak (back to) dons an honors stole and chats with other honors members right before the Induction. gn t was begun in 1962 by Mrs. Helen Rankin, and is keeping the pride in our school. It’s the Stanley O. Smith Chapter of the National Honor Soci- ety. Today it is advised by Mrs. Christman. On January 13, 1988, Mrs. Christman carefully and successfully oversaw the Induction ceremony for the new and two-year members. The members were honored by having Superinten- dant of Schools Mr. Donahoe, City Councilor Mrs. Kateri Walsh, School Committee members Attorney Ken- neth Shea and Mrs. Allene Curto and our own Mr. Basiliand Ms. DiSanti. Dur- ing the Induction, the officers and two- WNational Honor Society Members, first row: J. Lopez, A. Morales, B. Hebert, B. Czelusniak, M Kochanowicz, M. Clinton and C. St. John; second row: Y. Ha Chung, G. Fitzgerald, C. Chu No, A. Cruz, A. Cayode, S. Bilodeau, J. Fuss, C. Nedeau and M. Federico: third row: J. Cumba, W. Ramos, J Sanchez, F. Higgins, S. Vickers, E. McCray, M, Restrepo, A. Lessard, L. Preston, M. Chagnon and Mrs Christman; fourth row: T. Nguyen, T. Zeo, C. Bolston, D Marquez, J. Metcalf, J. Dinnie, Y. Bun Chung and M. Petell; fifth row: D. Bamber, K, Wilson, D. Tran, E. Villodas, V. McMillian, J. Caudle, L. Williams, C ot year members related facts about the Honor Society. President Alicia Cayode spoke on the history of the Society, and stated that it was named after a for- mer principal of Commerce; member- ship was discussed by Vice President Anabela Cruz, who mentioned the four traits that determine membership. They are character, scholarship, lead- Toledo, L. Robles and V. Garcia. a ership and service. Mrs. Walsh then shared research she had done in comparing the American school system with those of other countries. She related how great the opportunities are here for the young people. The new members then recited the pledge and accepted their cerrtifi- cates, while two-year members ac- cepted their honorary pins. Throughout the year, members stayed active. They worked together to raise money for senior scholarships and for the Forest Park Children’s Zoo. Activities

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Wy ge he Student Council began the year with a new aavisor, Miss Gallo, and high expectations, and they followed through the year with a surge of energy. A calendar sale was the first fund- raiser the Student Council generated. They also sold candy and made the first Red Day of the school year special by selling red and white carnations. They also spent numerous hours mak- ing Christmas ornaments for the Giving Tree at Baystate West. The members ended with over 5,000 ornaments for the tree, the largest donation by any school or organization. For each orna- ment, Milton Bradley donated a toy to AShandell Carter looks over the month’s agenda of community involvement AAbove: Miss Gallo helps her Student Council members sell pom-poms a child in a homeless shelter. With many hours of hard work and preparation, the Student Council host- ed alarge awards assembly just before Christmas break. Miss Gallo presented Mayor Neal with two checks to help the funding for the Forest Park Kiddie Zoo and for a homeless shelter on Worthington Street. This would not Coursciousuess have been possible if it were not for the success of the fund-raisers. The Student Council has also taken over the duties of a Key Club. The Key Club is an organized club under the guidance of the Kiwanis that helps in community projects. Miss Gallo and her Student Council Key Club members held a clothing drive and collected several dozen boxes of badly needed clothing. There’s no doubt that the Student Council has worked very hard this year, and that their activities have raised school and community spirits. Aly ii . 7 AStudent Council Members, first row: K. Egerton, B. Czelusniak, H. Ramos, A. McCray and S. Johnson; second row: Miss Gallo, S$. Sutton, L. Williams, S. Carter, C. St. John, L. Preston and G. Lockett; third row: L. Chaplin, S. Franklin, C. No and A, Brown ASondra Sutton poses beneath an Open House poster Activities