Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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opening the season with a big swift kick it ' s about spirit Co-Chairman Paul O ' Connor welcomes audience to Senior Kick Off Dance while Senior Charles Toomajin as Nedlam looks on. The first pep rally of the year opened the football season with a big, swift kick. The faculty and students packed themselves into the auditorium full of posters, balloons, cheers, and school spirit. With the band playing the school song loudly, the majorettes marched down the aisles, led by two mascots. The cheerleaders stirred the students, leading the M-A-L-D-E-N cheer. The seniors, of course, won the contest by shouting the loudest. Then the members of the football squad were given the opportunity to display their talents when they sang “God Bless America’’. During the assembly, students threw balloons and stood in the aisles and every available chair. The senior class spread out the Spirit of “76“ flag, bringing cheers from everyone. By the time the rally ended, the football team was ready to face Chelsea and everyone was united in the school spirit. The spirit didn’t end with the rally. It was extended through to the Senior Kick-Off Dance that night. More than 850 people found themselves spending their Friday night in the Marshall Gym. “Rockin Rob Robin” of WVBF was in charge of entertainment. He played hit songs of today and the school song. The gym was a bit crowded, but full of fun. 16 rally and dance

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FIELD HOCKEY As I walked down Main St. with my field hockey stick in my hand, saw before me the familiar green field of Pine Banks Park. To my dismay, I saw that my fellow team¬ mates had already started their daily pre-practice joy of five laps around the field. “You’re late,’’ says first year coach, Ms. Dunlap, “run an extra five laps.’’ As I ran I saved the rest of the team the bother of having to look for the balls in leaves from pre¬ vious afternoons because I either kicked or tripped over dozens of them. “Susan, you ' re doing it the wrong way.” “But Ms. Dunlap. . .” Three-year varsity member, Su¬ san Cicciarelli, did not always agree with Ms. Dunlap on the right way to perform a certain skill. But Ms. Dunlap knew quite a bit about the art of field hockey and offered helpful advice. “Every corner is a goal.” “Keep your feet in the right di¬ rection.” “Defense, defense.” At our first game, our spirits were high and our melodious voices could be heard singing (or Yelling) “Let’s get rowdie. Alth¬ ough we were defeated, our spirits were not dampened. Before each game, we would get psyched by Val Sparrow’s rhymes. “A quitter never wins and a win¬ ner never quits, so let’s fight.” Near the end of the season, our hard work began to pay off as we felt the sweet taste of victory. “Ya gotta believe.” Field Hockey Scores 9 19 75 Peabody Malden 0 1 9 23 75 Peabody 1 2 9 26 75 Arlington 0 7 10 1 75 Haverhill 0 2 10 10 75 Medford 0 0 10 15 75 Everett 1 2 10 17 75 Arlington 1 5 10 22 75 Medford 0 1 10 29 75 Somerville 4 0 10 31 75 Haverhill 0 5 11 5 75 Everett 1 0 Won 2 Lost 8 Tied 1 Helping Chickie Callahan, goaltender, Patty Gerrin displays excellent defense with the help of Kathy Mac Mullin. Taking a break to fix her sneakers, Deena Bello enjoys a quiet moment. field hockey 15

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At rally Senior Dino McWade entertains student body while Awaiting masquerader Nedlam’s head lies neglected dancing to the music of the MHS band. in the stands of Marshall Gym. Enthusiastic Seniors display Spirit” during Pep Rally by holding their class flag. rally and dance 17