Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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The annual blood drive held by the Senior class, with the help of the Red Cross, was on November 30, and it was very successful with a total of 109 pints of blood collected. The success was largely due to the planning of co¬ chair persons, Jean Connors, John Hartigan, Bob O ' Meara, Linda Thistle, and Eva Ververidis. Before the Seniors gave blood, they had to fill our various forms asking about their medical history. Their temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and a sample of blood were taken as precautionary measures. They were allowed to donate only if all these things were normal. After they were finished, they were given juice, coffee, and cookies to keep up their strength. They then had to sit down and rest for at least fifteen minutes. To show their appreciation, the Red Cross gave everyone a pin, a sticker, and a bumpe sticker. It was the first time donating blood for most of the Seniors, and many of them were nervous. Most of them felt great afterwards, because they knew that their pint of blood could save the lives of others The day went by with very few complications, because the donators followed all of the instructions of the volunteers. Everyone agreed that the blood drive had been a huge success, and for a worthwhile cause. Supporting the Senior class, Jim Grady donates his blood. 1 2 Blood Drive A

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Survivor ' s guide The arrangement that existed in the cafeterias was considered similar to the arrangement of social digues that were prevalent at the high school. Upon entering the cafeterias one noticed distinct groups seated within the area of particular tables. This was especially obvious in the center section of Cafeteria a” that was set aside by Seniors for Seniors only. One table in particular was for Senior athletes. Thirteen Senior boys crowded around one cafeteria table and attempted to eat lunch together. These particular areas were unknown to Freshmen because they were the newcomers to this system. They soon learned within the first few davs of school, that the upperclassmen, especially Seniors, always had the right of way. Freshmen then tended to be forced to the rear of the cafeterias. They hoped to move closer to the center as they progressed through the years. As Mr. Duffy kept control of the cafeterias, he often mixed with many of the students to keep up the good moral for the students. Many other cliques that stuck together at lunch were Senior girls, band members, hockey players, and Junior girls. Learning the rules and letting the Seniors have their way was all a part of learning how to survive in the cafeterias. Juniors Corinne Wayshack, Susan Dickie, Dawn Griffin, and Melinda Fielding discuss the day ' s activities. Cafeteria 1 1

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Senior volunteer, Kelly Keough, lends moral support to Phil Vidic. CFTT Weary donators relax and eat refreshments to build up their strength. Sheila Carroll helps Robin Myles fill out the medical forms. Blood Drive 1 3