Longmeadow High School - Masacksic Yearbook (Longmeadow, MA)

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Upper left: Guest speaker Lynda M. Combs gives graduates advice for future success. Lower left: Kerry Kisiel is one of the few, the proud. Above: Barbara Smith marches in.

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ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS Clear blue skies stood overhead, as the 270 members of the graduating Class of 1985 were given words of wisdom on the topic of success: its pitfalls, and methods of achiev- ing it in the future. At the June 2 commencement ceremony, U.S. Depart- ment of Education Deputy Undersecretary Linda M. Combs, guest speaker, told the trustees of the nation ' s future that they are the guardian of our dreams. She said these graduates can successfully shape the world as it ought to be by having courage to ask, dream, and stand up for what they believe. Combs warned that this success can not be achieved without moral and intellectual integ- rity. In this era of continuing disallusionment, she noted, You must be able to cast off these clouds of darkness and see instead the bright and shiny futures you have begun to build for yourselves. While Combs spoke of future success, the 1,300 on- lookers heard class President Jennifer Daniels reflect upon the problems experienced over the year by students and parents. She said many of her peers were disappoint- ed by their achievements when success was not exactly what one envisioned. Many were blinded by their de- sires to accomplish overly narrow goals. She said, Success is like a rainbow . . . You have to take the sun and the rain. In keeping with the speakers ' theme, the Class of 1985 gave, as their gift, $200.00 for the development of suc- cessful, innovative teaching curriculum and strategies. The funds, to be distributed over two years beginning in 1986, were previously depleated by Proposition 2Vz. Following the distribution of diplomas, Principal Teix- eira declared that the members of the Class of 1985, who were dressed in black and white caps and gowns, were now official graduates of Longmeadow High School. Hav- ing achieved one milestone of success, these young men and women will, no doubt, in the words of Ms. Daniels, find their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Upper right: Class president Jennifer Daniels discusses the pitfalls of Lower right: What are you thinking about, Marcos? Above: Proud advisors, Vit and Mary Ann Sedran announce the graduates.

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Spring Is Here! Three events bounced L.H.S. students into spring this year. First, L.H.S. actively participated in the annual Longmeadowe Days. Key Club, Keyettes, and A.F.S. sta- tioned booths on the busy green. In addi- tion, the band marched in the parade. The annual Latin Banquet, a feast full of Roman food, costumes, and customs was another spring activity at the high school. Mrs. Dudley organized the gala affair. Lat- in I students provided entertainment and served the food. Other Latin students feasted and viewed gladiatorial combat. Everyone, including Mr. Texiera, indulged till full. On May 9, L.H.S. ' s Music Department performed its annual spring concert. The concert featured the orchestra, wind en- semble, concert band, jazz band, girls ' chorus, men ' s chorus, girls ' concert cho- rus, Lyrics, and a 12-voice group called I Cantori. Conductors Wilfred Burkle, Pe- ter Thomsen, and Michael Mucci also talked about the success of this year ' s chorus exchange with Elmira, N.Y. V f fi W0 J . r r •::: ' Upper right: Young Romans await the arrival of their slaves at their annual banquet. Middle right: Dedicated Key Clubbers serve hungry townspeople at Longmeadowe Days. Lower right: Pat Corrigan, Ed Corrigan, and Steve Creelman say, What the heck? and enjoy the fair. Upper left: Servile freshmen await the call of their superiors at the Roman banquet.