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

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VOLUNTEERING Students giving of themselves Senior Jennifer Kantor rests while donating blood. Volunteer work with Minnechaug students involved is not simply giv- ing up your weekend or other great- ly needed time to work for free. It is spending time with old friends and making new ones. It is working with the public, like passing out flyers at the grand opening of the New East- field Mall and dressing up in cos- tumes to work with young children. Not only do you get a great feeling from the immeasureable help you give people, but you create special bonds between fellow classmates whom you might only have slightly recognized from C-Block study be- fore your shift began. No matter what the job, volunteer work is nev- er dull when Minnechaug students are involved. In fact, sometimes it is even better than the habitual trip to the movies, followed by Friendly ' s after. Sophomore Jennifer Doyle sticks by her cos- tumed Key Club volunteer as they greet shop- pers. ws m 1 As Mary Beth Jacobs, sophomore, embraces her friend Hello Kitty, another excited shop- per rushes to get in on the action! VOLUNTEERING

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Susan Carter, senior, takes time out to donate blood to the Red Cross. Junior Suzanne Singiser looks on as Senior Robin Coodsell donates blood. Junior Shari Potter looks on as a young child is greeted with open paws at the Eastfield Mall. VOLUNTEERING

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Seniors Caroline Orquiola and Clay Whiting bop ' til they drop. Hoping senior Laurie Cantalini won ' t punc- ture the skin, senior Dennis Hackett takes his mind off the pin by whistling a tune. WHAT A BLAST! Minnechaug students prepare themselves for a festive evening The day began as an early one for most Student Government members. Students began to arrive at the school around 10:00 in the morning to decorate for the Semi-Formal dance. It was a long and tiring day, but most enjoyed being with their friends and calming their nerves before the big night. Most began their evening dining out or congregating at a friend ' s house. Hu Ke Lau, Lido ' s, Salvatore ' s, and Lauren Stevenson ' s house were frequented by many students that evening. Then, after filling themselves up, students decided to burn off some added calories and go to the dance. They did this by doing various ver- sions of the Twist, the Bunny-hop, the Jitterbug, and even formed a train. The music, done by In the Flesh, was said to be wicked good. As 11:30 drew near flower petals from corsages and boutonnieres were scattered across the gymnasium floor. Girls ' heads were drooping on the shoulders of their dates as they were escorted home. It was an exciting and memorable evening for all. Seniors George Abar and Lynn Rist relax be- fore leaving for the dance. SEMI-FORMAL