Minnechaug Regional High School - Falcon Yearbook (Wilbraham, MA)

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Jli»psi Zr Keep going straight ahead — you ' re almost in Wilbraham. Hot Spots Minnechaug Students Will Go Anywhere Away From Home When somebody asked me the other day where the hot spots were in my town, I had to laugh! Well, I said, we have the ever popular Louis and Clark, a fruit store, and how could I forget? A Turkey Farm! When a puzzled look came across the person ' s face I said, Actual- ly, there are many hot spots that people hang out at from our school! You ' ll find a lot of people at the center of town; especially when we need munchies!!! The person said, But where do you eat? From a drugstore? Don ' t you go to Friendly ' s or anything? Oh yeah! We go to Friendly ' s! I said with a grin, Especially couples. And then there ' s always Mickey-D ' s Friday and Saturday night at the movies with that special someone. Pizza from the Pizza Pub for the unforgettable experiences (parties) in school. mM Bruno ' s pizzeria in Hampden — the best pizza! A shopper ' s paradise! after skiing. Do you go to Friday movies or any- thing? asked the person. Like the Rocky Horror Picture Show? The place was really buzzing. Half the school went. But what do you guys really do on Fridays and Saturdays? I thought to myself, the whole Min- nechaug student body could answer that: Go anywhere away from home! Let ' s make a Mickey-D i Time, May 1983.

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Mr. Jerry Badger — Leader, friend, and father. TIME The Unconquerable Mr. Jerry Badger, caught diligently working in his office. Mr. Badger, for the past nineteen years you have taught Chemistry, Biol- ogy, Earth Science, become our assis- tant principal and finally our principal. You have in some way, big or small, good or bad, touch the lives of all of us at Minnechaug. I know at times you wish you were teaching again, instead of being our principal. The daily routine gets you down, yet you don ' t let it show, you keep smiling and listening to our end- less problems, as well as solving the endless problems of being a regional high school principal. You began your career here at Min- nechaug in 1962 as a student teacher, however, the following year you were hired as a full time science teacher. As a teacher you added a little excitement to Minnechaug. One example is Snake Day. The day your beloved Anaconda snake (Anna) bit an electrical wire, while trying to eat its dinner. The most exciting days in the schools history. You were asked to be the class advisor for the class of 1967. You accepted and you gave up many hours of your time to help the class of 1967 have a wonderful four years. You then became our assistant prin- cipal. You stopped being a wonderful teacher and became a terrific assistant principal. The kind of assistant princi- pal that cares and takes an interest in what is going on in the school. Mr. Bad- ger as an assistant principal you also took on more responsibility and there- fore were forced to spend more time from your family. It was an adjustment but they managed. I ' m sure! Finally the big step came. You were made Principal. As Chief of Minne- chaug you were handed even more re- sponsibility and therefore were forced to spend more time away fr om your The Chief enjoying the evening at the JCL Bat- tle of the Classes dance. family. I know you spent more time away from home, because I was waiting for Daddy to come home. But ... as the principal of Minnechaug you have made this school one of the finest in the state. You give your support, help and guidance to the students and faculty of Minnechaug. You take an active inter- est in the clubs and sports Minnechaug has. But probably the reason you are so popular with the students here is be- cause you listen and care. Something most principals don ' t do. I can remember many times when students have come home with you be- cause of problems at home or else- where. Mom never knew when to expect company, but she didn ' t mind because she knew it meant a lot to you to help that youngster. At times it was hard having you as my principal but those times always pass. There is one more thing I want you to read, it is from a poem I wrote about my childhood and you. I remember all the help and guid- ance you have given me. All the times we ' ve laughed and cried, all the support and hope. But most of all I remember the love you gave me in the last seven- teen years. Thanks, Dad. for being there. by Lynn Badger Time, May 1983.

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Foreign Students Add Culture To School Life Seven daring young men and women spent this school year at Minnechaug What makes them special you say ' Well, each student ' s homeland was not the United States. They were all on stu dent exchange programs like AFS, EF and SHE. This year there were two AFS students, Oscar Ibarra from Para guay and Lars Hensen from Denmark Both enjoyed the year and the families they stayed with. EF is a program not as well known as AFS but this year two students from that program attended Minnechaug. Pernille Jorgensen ' s homeland is Denmark while Johan Mohler ' s is Sweden. These students, too, had an interesting experience in the United States. The SHE program, bet- ter known as Spanish Heritage hosted Oscar Ibarra, our AFS student from Paraguay. Clara Sanchiz is really participating in no par- staying with a family Carlos Garcia, a Spanish Heritage student came from Spain. Pernille Jorgensen is on the Educational Founda- tion Program and comes from Denmark. The foreign students have made friends in the United States as well as other countries of the world. Lars Hansen (left) is a Danish student while Jo- han Mohler (right) is a Swede on EF. u 9 t i .. Alvaro Trujillano is from Spain participating in the Spanish Heritage program. two of our Spanish students, Carlos Garcia and Alvaro Trujillano. The third Spanish student, Clara Sanchiz. stayed in Wilbraham independently. Coming to the United States and go- ing to school here was a big decision for these students to make. However, with the help of the International Club and school officials, problems the students encountered were solved. Spending a year abroad is an exper- ience that few students ever have a chance to do, but for those who have the opportunity, it is something that has changed their lives forever — for the better. Time, May 1983.