Masuk High School - Exodus Yearbook (Monroe, CT)

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Top Left: Standing tall and standing proud, the band and Col- orguard salute the flag. Top Right: Run, Run, as fast as you can you can't catch me I'm a panther man. Left: No one's gonna break my stride. No one's gonna slow me down. Oh, no! Light Up Masuk 7

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40000 -20,000 In the beginning ... there was hard work and determination and then ... there was light The Light Up Masuk project's goal was realized on September 28, 1984 as Benedict Field was lit for the first Friday night football game under permanent lights in Masuk's history. It was the materialization of an idea begun by Donald Maloney, Assistant Superintendent of Schools in charge of the high school. The lights added electric excitement to Pan- ther Football and attendance increased by over 100%. This boosted school spirit and added fire to a super Spirit Week, one of the best ever at Masuk. Spurred on by the thunderous cheers of the crowd, the Pan- thers went on to win the Homecoming Game. The power switch would never have been turned on without the enormous fundraising efforts of the Varsity M Club (now the All-Sports Booster Club). With the overwhelming donation of $10,000 from Mr. Chris Bargas, the goal suddenly seemed achievable. This, combined with other private dona- tions, generous support of area merchants, gate receipts, concession stand profits, an Adult Record Hop, and a bingo game at Vitramon, a down pay- ment of $27,000 was realized. Masuk fall sports: football, soccer, and field hockey, have received more attention through the at- mosphere of importance given by these huge 75 foot lights on Benedict Field. They are a welcomed addi- tion to MHS, and one that will provide excitement in Monroe for years to come. Many thanks are owed to all those who have donated time and money to make what the mind can conceive a reality. Mr. Mackiewicz and Mrs. Fahey, President of the All-Sports Booster Club, honor Mr. Maloney and his wife with a presentation of thanks for the great support and encouragement given to the Light Up Masuk goal. Anniversary

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Spirit and camaraderie were the hallmarks of the festivities at Holiday Hill on September 17. Students built up appetites by enthusiastically participating in tennis, swimming, horseback riding, and softball. The mouthwatering buffet was eagerly devoured by hungry students. The Junior and Senior classes challenged each other in a series of fast-moving volleyball games. Unknown talents appeared as each side fought for victory. The net collapsed as the game became more intense. The classes formed a human tidalwave, rushing to the next available court, leaving innocent bystanders to repair the damage. Normally relaxing and serene canoe rides became as wet and wild as a flume ride, and provided hours of fun for everyone. As dusk approached, and it was finally time to leave, everyone agreed that the day had been worth the $25. Crowded in their seats, some students dozed from exhaustion, while others sang and reminisced about the terrific day. In past years, Masuk's picnics have been held at public recreation areas such as Indian Wells State Park and then Lake Quassapaug. One can only imagine that picnics held at such public facilities must have lacked the exclusive at- mosphere we have enjoyed here at Holiday Hill, one which nurtures the tremendous amount of fellowship and enthusiasm that our upperclassmen share. Junior Senior Picnic '85 . . . Anniversary