Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Entertaining the student body with a harmonized “God Bless America” are Peter Gillette and Matthew Shwartz. Cheers can be heard from members of the Pep Club at Pearl Street Stadium as the team scores a touchdown. Bumping to the sounds of the disco tunes are Sharon Collins and Linda Kavanagh. rally - pep club • dance 9

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IIM FULL VCLUME screaming at the top of their lungs The football season opened with the first pep rally. Enthusiastic students and faculty filled the auditorium; decorated with streamers, balloons, and posters. The band supplied the tune of the school song while the majorettes marched down the aisles. With the pep club’s shouts, the cheerleaders led the M-A- L-D-E-N cheer. The bursts of cheers heard from each class threatened to send Jenkins tumbling down. Of course, the seniors screamed the loudest, straining their lungs in order to win the traditional contest. Three football players were given the opportunity to present their musical ability. Karl Gartland set the pitch while Peter Gillette and Matthew Shwartz sang “God Bless America”. The Senior Class added a special touch to the assembly by spreading out their class banner. This brought additional cheers from everyone. By the time the rally ended, p eople’s ears were ringing and the team was all set to face Melrose. This was the first time the two teams had met in recent memory. The spirit of an old rivalry resurrected and the promise of a new traditon added to the enthusiasm. The school spirit continued as people arrived later that evening for the Senior kick-off dance. The Marshall Gym was transformed into a discotheque with the help of decorations and the right kind of music. The most popular song of the evening was “Disco Duck”, to which a “Duck Line” formed around the gym. Everyone was bumping, hustling, and bus stopping to the hit songs. Although the place was crowded, lack of space was a plus not a minus. The whole effort at mutual psyching had its reward even if they were not related in cause and effect. The Pep Club had a lot to scream about in the spectacular last minute victory over Melrose the following day. Psyching the football players and audience with her spirit is Mistress of Ceremonies Marybeth Casey. 8 rally • pep club • dance

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Dances included contests where winners were awarded record albums. The disc jockey at the senior kick-off dance announces the winner of the bumping contest. Nedlam personally escorts sophomore Robert Santilli to the podium where he gave his speech. 10 rally - pep club • dance