Meade High School - Genesis Yearbook (Fort Meade, MD)

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Halloween at Meade ome students, both old and new, were unaware that within the halls of Meade, munchkins were at play. Three days a week, the Meade Pre-School was in session. Students enrolled in the Child Development course became teachers, and the children became students. This year, as is the tradition, the pre-schoolers held their annual Halloween party on the Thursday before Halloween. The children were requested to wear their costumes to school for the party. Unknown to many of the children, an adventure lied ahead. The pre-schoolers had their own trick-or-treat party throughout the third period classes in the school. Teachers signed up to have the children come to their classes, and some Meade students got in on the act by bringing in candy for the children. After a long journey from administration, to industrial arts, to science and back, the children had a party in the pre- school itself. Cupcakes and punch completed the special day for the 15 students of Meade Pre-School. 4 Ms. Pferdeort and Mrs. O'Hara participate in the spirit of Halloween by dressing in their costumes. A A The Meade pre-school took a trip thru the school as part of their Halloween party. V A student and her pre-schooler take a break from the pre-school Halloween party. A A A midnight journey for a witch, as drawn by Mrs. Powerantz. L- 12 s gs no glial. IM Halloween ' 23

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NHS Induction L L he ceremony was very formal. lt scared me to death! That's what Debbie Masinos, a new inductee, thought of the National Honor Soci- ety's fall induction held on October twentieth. On that evening, a total of eleven new members were inducted into the association. To become a candi- date for the association, a student must show out- standing leadership qualities, play an active role in school and community activities, and achieve and maintain a 3.5 grade point average. The ceremony started with a speech by Mr. Stephen Barry who spoke about the values of education. Mr. Barry is from the Office of Student Affairs in Anne Arundel county, as well as the husband of one of our social studies teachers, Mrs. Susan Barry. After the tapping of the new members, the initia- tion began. The new inductees recited the Nation- al Honor Society pledge: t'l pledge myself always to seek the light of truth, to hold scholarly habits, to engage in worthy service, and lead forward in all things that shall advance the welfare of school and mankind. A very traditional and symbolic part of the cere- mony, the lighting of the candles, followed the pledge. Lou Blessing described the candle lighting like this: The symbolic lighting makes one realize the importance of the qualities that are mandatory for induction. There were four small candles that represent character, leadership, scholarship and service. Each were lit from a larger white candle symbolizing enternal knowledge. The lighting of the candles concluded the cere- mony. The eleven selected inductees were now officially members of the National Honor Society. 22 X NHS Induction A Liz Dick lights the candles for the induction Ceremony. A A Miguel Howe, Vickie Eakin, Gwyn Galdo, Douglas Hood, Dawn Hanlon, Shane Gustafson, Sponsor Mrs. Logan, Steve Johnson, Harry Flowell, Brian Potter, Brian McWatters and Debbie Masinos, were the eleven Fall lndutees. 4 Gwyn Galdo, Vickie Eakin and Dan Beck light the ceremony candles.

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Juniors Continue the Tradition s the Junior Class began entering the audi- torium, it was apparent that the excitement was building. After everyone was seated alphabetically, Kevin Parker, class Presi- dent, started the ceremony by introducing the class Advisor, Mr. Collins. Mr. Lawson followed Mr. Collins statement with introductory remarks. The class Goals were explained next by the class Secretary, Kelly Waldrop. She explained the significance of the Goals which are Success and Self Respect, Honesty and Trust, Enrichment of the Mind, Peace and Friendship, and Happiness and Responsibility. Fol- lowing the explanation was the candle lighting cere- mony which was performed by the class Senators. The long awaited distribution of the rings was next. The class senators passed out rings to the 134 Juniors who were to receive a ring. Once distributed, Doug Hood, the class Treasurer, proceeded to ex- plain the rings symbols: The School, Stone, Mus- tang, Scroll and Pen, Community, Globe, Flag and Hand with Laurel Crown. The class Tradition was explained by Debbie Masinos, class Vice President. Debbie also led the oath which was recited by all the Juniors. To conclude the ceremony, Kevin Parker introduced Mr. Byrne, the Advisor for the class of 1985, who made the concluding statement. Once the ceremony came to a close, Juniors be- gan the ritual of having their rings turned 83 times by fellow students. Two turns were saved for their prom and for graduation. P Todd Ritter and Phillip Allen pass out rings at the ceremony. A A Shelly Lichtliter, Dana Willis and Belinda Bonner talk about their new rings. A The class enators lit the candles for the ceremony. Each ofthe candles has a significant meaning. 24 N Ring Ceremony