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ead, fruit; 01 Vallance anak LHS Sparkles In Magazine By Scott Miller The many LHS students who are un- satisfied with their SAT scores and the school in general may now take heart. In an exclusive survey in the October issue of Boston Magazine Lexington is ranked third in combined SAT scores (1022), and tenth in per pupil expenditure ($3936), despite an error in the magazine which puts Lexington in first place. The study includes 114 city (including Boston), regional, and town public school districts bounded by Interstate 495 on the west and north and by routes 25 and 44 on the south. The most recent census sane d Hockey Wins pur ckworth f- season mark, the school girl's field Straight Sadeghpaour, and Reneé Fields) to carry most of the weight. The team has only six seniors hold incomes and parent educational lev- els had better attendance records than those in poorer communities with less- educated parents.’’ As indicated in LHS “Tapply Report” of two years ago, which, among other things, led to the formation of the school’s new attendance policy, stu- dents with better attendance consistent- ly receive better grades. These “wealthier communities’ are said to have ‘‘the greatest number of high school and college graduates...a higher percentage of seniors admitted to four- year colleges than the poorer communi- ties did...better (performances) on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.” These finding relating to the wealthier communities apply strongly to Lexing- ton, as the town’s median household in- come of $31,477 ranks ninth. In fact, the article cites Lexington spe- cifically as suffering very minimal effects from the 1980 passage of the tax-cutting measure Proposition 2-1 2. Lexington su- perintendant J. Geoffrey Pierson is quot- ed as saying, ‘“‘While Proposition 2 -1 2 has tended to depress building maintenance we have not experienced any reduction in instructional progams. In addition, the facts that 78 per cent of LHS seniors pursue a college education (tenth ranking) and that the SAT verbal and math averages are 491 (second) and 531 (third), respectively, were said to “reflect Lexington’s relative wealth.” In commenting on the study recently, Pierson stressed that the SAT averages are even more impressive than they ap- pear, saying that ‘“‘The average number of juniors who take the test in Mas- sachusetts is 60 per cent, and the more students who take the test, the lower the average scores usually are. Here (Lexing- ton) 90 percent take the test.” In fact, last year’s senior class at LHS was smaller than that of the year before, yet fifty more students took the SAT. Pierson attributed the increase to ‘‘more encouragement on our part for the stu- dents to take the test.” Although PSAT results were not indi- cated in the study, Pierson reported that Lexington is consistently the top public school in New England in the area of Na- has attained a 5-3-1 and, of the six, only three played rd, qualifyingthem —varsity last year. ate : ace in the Middlesex § Leah Hines, and M) eh will have to fill the Library Media Cerisr emaids are missing by graduation. Mich Lexinaton Hien Seat eo dl CUT 251 Watthan: Snost 15 Nat'l Minutemen open flood gates, larship lists g Test h school assachu- Ss semi- million ho took list sta- ust have | or sur- 8 to de- ynsisten- eceive a the prin- in essay ‘ipt, and personal said he is pleased for this year’s semifinalists and wishes them well in the future. He added that the impressive total of semi- finalists from LHS ‘‘continues to confirm my belief that we have a most able student body.”’ Waring cited the students’ own abilities and their ‘‘ ‘fami- lies’ emphasis on education” as the chief factors in the success of the semifinalists. Though Waring stressed the importance of the students’ personal back- grounds, he said he believes that LHS has had some influence on the achievements of a number of the semifinalists, particularly in mathematics. Ms. Joy Gilbert, a guidance counselor at LHS, agreed with Waring’s assessment. She cre- dited ‘Lexington citizens’ high priority on academic excellence”’ as the primary factor in the suc- cess of Lexington students. Lex- ington consistently ranks highly in the state with an average of 19 semifinalists over the last eight years. squash Red Rai By Scott Miller Those who stayed home to es- cape the rain last Saturday only to find that Boston College is now considered unworthy for live telecasts should have braved the elements at Lexington’s Har- old J. Crumb Memorial Field in- stead. They would have seen the la- test and best ‘‘edition’’ of the 1985 Lexington High School football squad boost its record to 3-2 (3-1 in league) by thrashing a supposedly tough Melrose club 27-0. The Minutemen operated like a finely tuned machine after a span of four weeks which saw them alternate between falling short in low scoring contests against strong teams and inject- ing relatively weak teams with an overdose of Bart Graf. “There’s no question that it was the best game we've played this year,” said coach Bill Tighe. “In fact, it was one of the better games Lexington has played, period. It was one of the best all around efforts I've seen.”’ Tighe stressed that many of the key plays were made deep in the trenches. “Our line really handled the Melrose line,” he said. “‘The main change I made i a. dd mak. 4 eek son mist have realized immedi- ately that he was in for a rough day when, on the game's first series of downs, Lexington senior Mike O’Shaugnessy stormed through a stunned Red Raider of- fensive line and gave the quarter- back a firm, face to face introduc- tion to the Harold J. Crumb turf. O’Shaugnessy’s sack not only forced Melrose to punt on fourth and 24, but it also seemed to set the tone for the day. A Graf reception at 4:52 of the first quarter left the Minutemen short of a first down to end their initial possession of the game, but they regained control of the football seconds later on a fum- ble recovery by junior Mike DiNapoli. Despite being called for an ille- gal motion penalty, Lexington used the strong running of Graf and senior quarterback Matt Theriault to drive 30 yards and score the only necessary points of the day on a 15-yard touch- down jaunt by the much im- proved signal caller. . Senior Andon Lucas’ extra point gave the Minutemen a 7-0 lead with 3:15 left in the first quarter. The fun had only just begun. Geniare Sean Green, Willie Pitt- ders, 27-0 Raider drive deep into Lexingtc territory was stopped by tt clock following two incomple passes close to the end zone. Melrose worked long and ha: on their possession of the secot half but came up empty hande The Red Raiders’ 33 yard dri included a series of short rush by. D’Agostino and Sewell, combined loss of 10 yards on t penalties, and two fumb! which they recovered the selves. Melrose lost the ball fourth and 10 at the Lexingt 11 yard line when a pass to 6’ Mark Ball was skillfully brok up thanks to a well-timed ju by the 5710” DiNapoli. The fourth quarter consis mainly of a 61-yard drive wh appeared to have been desig) specifically to showcase the ents of Graf, Luke, and Lucas series of Graf charges throug “red’’ sea of Melrose liner neatly parted by the Lexing offensive line and a 15-yard ception by Lucas were follo by an option play which finis off the drive in grand fash The entire crowd stood up on damp bleachers as one chee mass when Graf took a fF from Theriault and lofte: touchdown pass to Luke in yy: tet a -
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Vew Ed. Bill Passes Danny Alexander assichusetts Governor hael S. Dukakis signed into the Public School Improve- t Act of 1985 on July 23. ough this law is expected to sfit Lexington's schools in a ber of ways, its overall im- - will not be significant. he law’s effect on LHS stu- ts, while not profound, will etheless be positive. Specifi- y, the law established a mmonwealth Scholars’’ col- tuition scholarship program graduating high school stu- ts with demonstrated aca- ‘ic ability. 1 addition, the law may pro- LHS students with addi- al funding in Fiscal Year 7 if the school establishes a hool improvement council.” ording to State Commission- for Education John H. yson, a school improvement ncil is “composed of the ool principal, three teachers, ) parents of pupils in the | ool, and one other person.”’ If S establishes such a council, ould receive up to $14,000 in 87 “to do something interest- kT, mrs ReOrg Plan in Dispute Andrew Michaelson iis summer, a workshop posed of teachers and ad- istrators “produced a con- ersial report and recom- dation for the reorganization the high school. Geared ard aiding LHS’s transition four-year school, the report zests changes in graduation lirements, teacher expecta- s, the house system, and stu- , government. It is presently er consideration by various ity, staff, and student ips, who will make amend- ts and comments that lead o a School Committee vote ‘ebruary 1986 on the final yosal. 21e Summer Workshop based indings on the products of year’s Committee on School osophy, a year-long seminar le up of students and teach- Because the later workshop only twelve members, how- . few of its recommendations be considered final. Ne're going to move back a -+h in planning during the | two months,” said Prin- ] Michael Waring, who was rkshop participant. “We're .? tn raewamine thea vahiac. Lexington School Superinten- dant J. Geoffrey Pierson said that almost all of LHS’s stu- dents already meet the state’s guidelines for course selection and that the law would therefore not be a burden for them. He added that the basic skills tests would not be a problem for LHS students. Pierson said he, like Waring, was pleased with the additional student funding the new law “and We apree Ullal Le Beteeee proposed in this document were very appropriate.” He also pointed out a different part of the memorandum, which stated that if any student were under the influence of drugs, the police would be notified, but the name of the student would not be given. He went on to say that “‘part of the document ... specifies that the school should use its own judgement in terms of what the police should know about the individual usage.” The Bureau of Student Affairs at the State Department of Edu cation had no comment befor: Explorers Living On Edge school men Elementary Schools Secon Monday, Oct. 28 Fruit juice, ch or fishburger, potato puffs, ice cream. Tuesday, Oct. 29 Pizza, salad, fruit, peanut but- ter cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Jack-O-Lantern Punch, witch's chicken nugget, Goblin’s potatoes, roll, midnight cake. Thursday, Oct. 31 Half Day. e oe may provic Lexingto tive Stephe thusiastic potential b vides new By Ben Merrifield resources. take adva: With the exception of a few die-hard said. skiers, most people do not think of winter Both Pi as a time to be outdoors, aside from an mixed rea occasional snowball fight or snow-filled visions or driveway. he was ] Some Lexington High School students, funding t however, ‘don’t agree with this view. increasin These students belong to Explorer Post laries. A 122. Explorer Post is a national organi- cially ple zation in which individual Posts learn ‘‘Horace different skills. Post 122 concentrates on gram, w! mountain search and rescue operations. ton to pz Training for this area involves hiking $2,500 ex trips during the winter and rock climbing doing su and canoeing during the spring and fall. - M244 Caniarva Booters Figh Ghosts of Past vowed determined member John Brooke. Despite their defeat on Mt. Washing- ton, the Post managed to climb more than fifteen mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont. Also, in 1976, the group climbed Mt. McKinley in Alaska. They were accompanied by George Bryant, who joins Clifton Jones as the adult lead- er of Post 122. The most vivid memories of these trips are of the cold that sur- rounded them. Members testifying to watching water freeze in seconds and tO gues waking up with layers of ice in their tents. Last spring the Post hiked for four days in the Adirondack Mountains, where the climate ranged from warm and muddy at LHS Boast: Merit Sch By Joh At 1985 hockey an for fou 1985 ‘ori The} By John Packard The Lexington High School boys soccer team started off its 1985 season with many gaps to de filled and a tradition to up- nold. The loss of the ‘‘Korean Connection” and all-state goalie Dave Farris means that this year’s edition of the squad will 2e hard pressed to improve on ast year’s 18-4-0 North Finalists. In spite of these pressures the Minutemen hit the midseason 20int with a respectable, third dlace record of 7-2-0. The gaps seem to have been filled by qual- ty players, including midfielders C'aku Shimizu, Chris Silvera, and raptain John Clough. New jlefenseman Jerry Ward has slayed equally well. Ward adds to the present cast of Michael Ward, John Packard, and Chris Burke. Tony Budding ind Jeff Farris have added sub- stitute help to the defense. 3raham Wik has been in the net vith occasional help from Gerrit 3radley. Both have been excep- jonal, allowing only four goals n nine games, The forwards round out a very itrong team, with Sean Murphy ind Ted Snodgrass combining rs. 7 a ee et el ee ee Murphy broke the deadlock pouncing on a long shot fire a bobbling Reading goalkee Ted Snodgrass and T Shimizu added second half g - hip Quill to finish off the game, and R By Theodore Chuang sarap ese OT). ing, 3-0. Fifteen LHS seniors have been Fifteen thousan The following week, Minutemen travelled to St ham and returned home aga Melrose. In Stoneham the b ers ran into an undefeated ti seemingly on the rise. But St: ham was outmatched from start, falling behind early never recovering. Goals by S Murphy, Ted Snodgrass, J: Clough, and Eric Wells c stituted the 4-0 victory. Melr also lacked the depth to p Lexington, and fell 5-0. Lexington met Belmont ; following Monday for the fi big matchup of the season. P went both ways early on, ru by strong defenses. Lexingto intense pressure finally fre Snodgrass for a goal. That w the first of three for Snodgra who did all the scoring in t shutout victory. Rain caused the Minutemen be idle for a week, until the bo. ers could travel to Woburn. mediocre performance prov: good enough for a 4-0 win. named as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, once again placing Lexington among the top Massachusetts schools in number of semifinalists. These fifteen students are now eligible to compete for college scholar- Aptitude Test National Merit Semifir ships offered by hundreds of cor- tus, the semifinal porations and organizations. SAT scores whi cl This year’s semifinalists are: pass their PSA’ Carrie L. Adler, Daniel L. Alex- monstrate test-té ander, Curtis A. Anderson, cy. They must Jonathan W. Bines, Wade K. recommendation Chow, Scott Crawford, Emily R. cipal's office, su Donovan, James S. Gerber, and their grade | Rebekah Lacey, Susan J. supply informat Landsman, Federico Martinez, background, ac Andrew M. Michaelson, Adam and career goal: seniors, 555 fron setts, were nam finalists out of o1 students nationw the PSAT NMS6¢ 1984. In order to ae . A. Sabra, Michael H. Sandy, and Merit Corporat Isobel T. White. scholarship cay The students qualified as An estima’ semifinalists by scoring in the of semifinalist: top one-half of the top one per- come finalists cent among last year’s high some forty pere school juniors in the state who ists receive took the Preliminary Scholastic Merit LHS principa
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