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

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UNEQUALED STYLE! Beside the fact that we are con- stantly being cooed at and are considered the best target for slander, there aren ' t many reasons why it is special to be a freshman. It is a difficult transaction to change from being the big 8th graders to the lost, little people. We wonder if we Basically, being a sophomore means no longer being a freshman. There is also that feeling of superiority — we have a year of Minnechaug behind us. The freshmen don ' t, but we still have no status. We can ' t drive (yet), it ' s next to impossible to find a job, and we still are underclassmen. Being a sophomore would be much worse than it is if the Class of ' 90 wasn ' t the class it is. As senior class president Andrea Pietryka puts it, 1 really ad- mire the sophomores because of their support of school functions and athletic events and the pride they take in Minnechaug. We have spirit — and lots of it. would ever treat underclassmen un- fairly. Being an upper underclass- man seems an eternity away. Gradually, we are being accepted into the high school world. Rather than being lost in the sauce, we now go with the flow. Our spirit sets us apart from the typical sophomore class. We matter at Minnechaug and we ' re deter- mined to make a difference. We don ' t just fade into the woodwork. We have sophomore athletes on var- sity sports, sophomores on Model Congress, in Key Club, on the Year- book staff, and in almost all activities. Chaug ' s Class of ' 90 cares about its school, and isn ' t afraid to show it. We aren ' t willing to sit back and watch the year pass by. ' 87 wasn ' t ever cool, ' 88 will never rule. When ' 89 is dead and gone, the Class of ' 90 will party on. That ' s quite an atti- tude, quite a claim, and quite a path to follow! What day is B.C. coming? Are you taking SATs? Did you make an appointment for your license yet? Was I that small when I was a freshman? Are you go- ing out tonight? The words of a junior? Of course. Finally, after two long years of taking abuse, we are upperclassmen. A time in our lives that always has seemed so far away is now happening. Yes, many of us are now able to drive. Yes, many of us are thinking about college. And yes, all of us don ' t be- lieve that we were that small two years ago. Two years? Yes, it has been two years since we entered the halls of MRHS as intimidated fresh- men worried about seeing an upper- classman in the bathroom. We have come a long way and now stand to- wards the top. However, along with this title comes much added respon- sibility. This year most of us will be looking at colleges, taking SATs, try- ing to handle the heavy workload of junior year, and of course, selling magazines! Demonstrating his unique style as Todd Matthews looks on, Bernd Enre, an exchange student from West Germany, poses during an English workshop with actors from Stage West in the auditorium on October 20th. STUDENT LIFE

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Hiding their nerves on the big first day, fresh- men Cathy Cagnon, Amy Giantris, and Keely Fitzgerald show their style. How did you keep cool this summer? Vacationing on Block Island. — Susan Kibbe I went to the beach! — Amy Bentley Worked in an air conditioned Friendly. — Heather Wilkinson By babysitting inside. — Michelle Morgan Took the T-tops off my car and drank a lot. — Ross Gardner Partied! — Jeff Felix Laid out in the sun at Joey ' s! — Deana Nadeau Vacationed. — Emily Flanagan

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Minnechaug has a lot to cheer for — and Western Massa- chusetts is starting to hear its cries. With several talented sports teams and many spirited students, the pride of the Falcons is soaring. It is obvious to the leaders of Chaug that school spirit is back and in full force. Spirit is evident since the football team became an unex- pected strength in its outstanding 1987-88 season, with Ralph Cirillo showing opponents the quick path to pain. Even the little known Field Hockey team has gained recognition through their antics on and off the field. Sheila Moriarty ( Moe ) led the crazy crew with green M s in- scribed on her eyelids, perfecting the art of bodycheck on the defense. Some girls even colored green stripes in their hair to demonstrate their unyielding Falcon pride. The 1987 Cheerleaders did not have a big job in front of them. The school was ready to be led, which was evident on September 29th when the annual Pep Rally became a step above the past years ' antics. Emceed by some of Minnechaug ' s favorites, Sean Moriarty, Ralph Cir- illo and Neil Flynn (Neil I love Field Hockey Flynn), the rally began with the athletes bursting onto the field in tempo with the theme from Bo- nanza. Mr. Michael Kober was sur- prised to be the guest of honor. Team gifts were handed out, with the girls ' soccer team receiving the most creative — a square green and white soccer ball. Tug of war compe- titions followed the gift giving with the George The Animal Steeles being the strongest force. The event was capped with a school wide ren- dition of the ever popular Happy Birthday dedication to Wes Gwat- kin. Cross country captain James Mandolini awards his team gift to the girls ' gymnastics team during the 1987 Pep Rally. MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS • JUNE 5. The Class of 1987 at Minnechaug Regional High School leaves behind their 4 years of studying, sporting, and celebrating to venture out into the real world. As the underclassmen wish them good luck, we smile as we advance in our ranks. $ JULY 14. The West won in the Bay State ice hockey tour- nament. JULY 21. In El Paso, Texas, the 1986 Miss Teen USA Pageant was making a tough decision among the top 10 finalists. Massachusetts was represented by our own Kristen Mas- troianni, who finished eighth overall. % JULY 31. Curt Holdsworth, a Minnechaug alumnus, was named to the United States Gymnastics Team in the Pan- Am Games which began on August 12 in Indianapolis. % SEPTEMBER 5 and 6. Dina Warner, the Peach Queen, and her Court participated in the I987 Peach Festival. STUDENT LIFE