Fermi High School - Traces Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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Fi BRHRflnKi In its four years at Fermi, the class of ' 86 changed immensely. From fragile beginnings the class developed pride in both itself and in school. Gradually, we learned to identify with one another as we realized we shared more than perceived at first glance. Change marked our entrance into Fermi. The ramifications of being the first freshman class were felt the entire year. Joining with the sophomores in the rookie limelight did have one benefit, though — the upperclassmen ' s attention was divided during initiation rituals. Meanwhile, rivalries between the Kennedy and Kosciuszko clans still existed; but, little by little. Falcons became our dominant call. Giv- ing us a big push was Homecoming Week, 1982. Our class watched unbelievingly as we were assigned the irrelevant red on color day. That incident sparked our fight to establish ourselves as Fermi Falcons, loyal and spirited. Our homecoming float emphasized this message. Sophomore year heralded the first Fermi girls ' soccer team and the eminent C- rule, requiring the maintenance of a C- average for extracurricular participation. Class rings were selected this year. Junior year also brought new experiences; first jobs, driver ' s licenses, cafe study halls, and SAT ' s were met by many. Our class also sponsored the first junior-senior social. Many decisions were thrust upon us as the world began to open up. And then came September, 1985. Finally, we were seniors. FRIENDSHIPS EASED the strain of being the school ' s first freshman class. When in trouble, a friend could help — as Sue Giangrasso did by car- rying books for injured Heather Dubian down empty halls before the storm of students during passing time. Many of us could have used help during passing that first year, as the time was limited to four minutes. ►

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1. Murses ' Aide teacher Mrs. Pare looks on approvingly as Fran Leger applies gauze to Scott Malin ' s arm. 2. Carol Tenero is delighted at having donated blood in the company of gallant Bill Garrity. 3. An apprehensive Val Petrone is being prepared for the needle by Julie McCartney. 4. Debbie Kearney and Chris Schewokis appear nonchalant, while Mr. Cutler and Mrs. Pare have their reservations about the photographer. Out for Blood During the Red Cross blood drive conducted for a day in Fermi’s gym, school camraderie enjoyed a needed boost. Students from varied backgrounds gathered together for a common purpose — to donate blood for the good of society. As student and faculty donors relaxed in the refreshment area, a moment ' s peace was shared by many. Similarities edged out, with such discussion topics as the prom and graduation rever- berating constantly. Participants, unified by the unselfishness of giving blood, discovered the bond. Many left feeling better than when they entered. Students from the Nurses ' Aide class and the National Honor Society worked long hours to help ensure suc- cess of the project. Success indeed was accomplished; though the number of donors was limited by the age requirement of 17, 123 people did donate, increasing the Red Cross I Blood Bank by 123 pints. 1 13

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A IN HIS SOPHOMORE YEAR, Todd Clukey was perplexed by some of the school ' s older typewriters. However, modem typewriters, computers, and word processors replaced all outdated models by senior year. ◄ IT MUST BE HARD to smile for a camera shot when you ' re wearing the uniforms of a defunct school, especially when you ' re actually representing another. But that ' s what the freshman boys ' teams of the class of ' 86 had to put up with. The absence of Fermi uniforms ironcially proved to be a help, for it mobilized some of us to act and to defend ourselves as members of the school; otdy showing that although the Fermi name may have been miss- ing, Fermi spirit was not. ◄ OUR HOMECOMING FLOAT of freshman year! Homecoming 1982 proved to be the first unifying experience for our class. The float symbolized our emergence as Fermi Falcons from our junior high school loyalties. The spirit revealed at our first Fermi homecoming sparked a fever which would last us through our senior year.