Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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Peach's long black hair stands out in any crowd, but she's best known for her academic accomplishments. These include the Bausch fir l omb Science Award, induction into all four honor societies, and participation in the Math Contest She was also in the Sock y of Distin- guished American high School Students. So- cially. Petra enjoyed Lake George, class pic- nics. pit parties, painting the wall, and football games. She was a cheerleader, and a member of Prench Club. SADD. the Gazette staff, half Moon ’87 and Student Council, her favorites are Gidget. family Ties 4 Top Gun. About Last night and Grease. Peach's going to miss West Point studyhalls and her friends, but hopes to be very happy at college where she plans to pursue a career in pediatrics. Peach Lynann. a bubbly cheerleader, was well- known for her baton twirling talent, foreign foods, creating mischief, and partying with friends are a few favorites of this Pink floyd fan. from ET to the Rocky horror Ficture Show. Lyn- ann enjoyed a great time and sick humor. After graduation, she plans to continue her educa- tion at hVCC and hopes to live a carefree live. Lynann M. Esposito Fred F. Doobs Tracy was actively involved during her four years at MMS. She was business manager for half Moon '86 and senior editor for half Moon '87. The president of the national honor Soci- ety. she was a member of all three honor soci- eties, Who's Who Among American high School Students and the Society of Distin guished American high School Students, her activities include Spanish Club. Ski Club, Rid- ing Club. SADD. ASAPP and chcerleading. her favorites include Cheers ' An Officer and a Gentleman, and lasagna. Tracy's style and friendly smile are welcomed in every crowd. Lake George, proms, and class day events were some favorites of this future Union College member. Seniors 21

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Dawn has been a very active member of the class of ’87. She has been an asset to our soc- cer team. She was on the 1983-1984 and 1985 Colonial Council All-Star Team and the Section II All-Star Team. She enjoys sports very much. During her free time she plays soccer, basket ball, softball, and tennis. One of her favorite memories is when the 1985 girls' soccer team won the sectionals and stayed in Middletown She also enjoys mud soccer games and going to Lansingburgh. Dawn plans to go to college for sports medicine. Walt's an avid outdoorsman who can be found running through the streets of Mechanic - ville or riding his bike throughout the area. Mis friends can often hear him saying Quiet! Settle down'' or kid s stuff in reference to Prof Ma- gee's MD class. Captain of the cross country team and an excellent wrestler, this athletic guy relaxes by listening to Bob Dylan or watching Cheers. Me enjoys hunting, fishing, and pick- ing on Mrs. Pickett. His favorites include hot meatball subs, slim Jims, and The Song Re- mains the Same. Walt's glad it's his last year and hopes to continue his running at Cortland. Walter Dingman Walt K Mike Mike's favorite hobbies range from building models and wrestling, to bowling, and eating chocolate chip cookies. Mike spends most of his free time going to movies, and his favorite is Back to the Future. Among his music favorites are Genesis and the Monkees. Me plans on a future in the field of computer programming. Mike is often heard saying Don't get me start- ed. Me also enjoys being able to do whatever he wants as a senior. 20 Half Moon '87

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Patrick M. Pederico Feds Going to parties at the pits is one of Feds pastimes, his favorite memories include Super- bowl 1984 and Mechanical Drawing I. Pat has played basketball all four years at MMS. JV foot- ball as a sophomore and junior, and also Varsi- ty as a senior. They’re such nice girls is a popular saying to Pat. Digger Gaughan is who Pat will miss most after graduation. In the future, Pat will be eating chicken wings and lis- tening to Van Malen at his job as an architectur- al engineer. John, best known as Lip, Lippy, or Mairlip, is one of the more outgoing and fun-loving mem- bers of the Class of '87. Me can be found mak- ing people laugh and making jokes. He loves eating chicken wings and watching Caddyshack or his all time late-night favorite. The Money- mooners.” Lip has participated in football, soc- cer, French Club, and Ski Club. Me also likes to waterski and hunt. Me can often be found wres- tling polar bears in the Antarctic, surfin the USA. and being out with his friends or with Erin. Mis favorite memories at MMS include gym in 10th grade, 11th period Social Studies with Mr. Gruber and the Mew York trip. Me liked that extra minute for homeroom, being King at the Prom. Valedictorian of his class, and butting' lunch lines as a senior. Lip hopes to attend Siena and own Real Estate. Spending money and going out with friends is what MJ does during her free time. She also enjoys shopping and riding around. Mer favorite show is Who's the Boss. She also likes the Scorpions. Boston, and Foreigner. While at- tending BOCES. Mary Jo was the class treasur- er for VICA Club. She also plans to attend a two year school for business, majoring in data pro- cessing. During her four years at MMS, she has had some exciting times which have given her great memories. The class trips to Boston and Mew York and Lake George 86 are just a few of these memories. The many study halls she has had during her last year is what she says is the best thing about being a senior. 22 Half Moon 87