Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Lynne Carroll, Pat Donoghue and dates. A group of senior boys danced to Michael Jackson ' s Thriller . 24 Dinner Dance

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l chool as home Students who were active in clubs and sports, found themselves living at school. They stayed not only out of obligation but also because they enjoyed it. When a student undertook these responsibilities he found himself making choices between the club, homework, and a social life. More often than not one of these suffered for the sake of the other. Students who stayed after school hours found the building dark and lonely. C” Building was closed at 4:00. This meant the lights were turned off and the doors were locked. At first students got confused trying to find an unlocked door, and when they finally found and unlocked the door that led to the outside, they went out into the evening. The sun was going down and the streets were close to empty. Why did they stay for such long hours? Some stayed to get on a better position in the club or activity. Others stayed hoping colleges would see them as active members, and some saw staying as a social life; a time to gossip with friends before going home. Students who were on sports teams often did not leave until 7:00 p.m. or later. Those students who stayed to work for teachers got to know what their teachers were really like, what their moods were, and how to handle them. These dedicated students were the members that kept the school ' s organizations and clubs going. Blue and Gold members, Joanne Hickey and Chris Cantone decide how they should change their next article. Mr. Belmonte shares his office with Anne-Marie Small, Linda Frecca and Maureen Leary after school. School As Home 23

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D inner dance The senior dinner dance, one of the first major events of the year was held on December 9 at the Revlin Plaza. The seniors decided to have this instead of the senior play. It was a social activity allowing the students to have a time to dance, eat and talk with friends outside the confines of the school atmosphere. It was a perfect opportunity to celebrate the upcoming holidays without the hassles that would have occurred closer to the holidays. Over 300 students attended the dance and this was one of the first times outsiders were allowed to go to a banguet such as this one. Some students thought it was a good idea, while others thought it seemed The faculty table at the pre-holiday Dinner Dance. too crowded with the additions. Outsiders could include anyone, whether it was a boyfriend from another city or a junior or sophomore. As long as seniors took full responsibility of their guests, there were no problems. At the dinner dance, students and teachers were served a buffet of cold cuts, potato salad, etc. However, the food wasn ' t the main attraction and the dance floor was always crowded. A D.J. played all fhe recent and popular songs. Though held very early in the month, the dinner dance celebrated the upcoming holiday season, making this an even more enjoyable time for all. Dinner Dance 25