Morris Central High School - Morrisanian Yearbook (Morris, NY)

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SCHOOL IS BACK IN ESSION ... School opened later than usual this year because of a late Labor Day. Sep- tember ninth brought approximately 450 students back to MCS. Mr. Barden and Mr. Hess, at right, welcomed the seventh through twelfth graders with two separate assemblies in the auditorium. Nine through twelve met first thing in the morning; junior high met just after lunch. The new teachers were introduced, and a few new rules and regulations were discussed. We were off to a good start in this YEAR IN THE LIFE. NEW ROOMS FINALLY IN USE The site of the new room construction, before we began in October of 1986. The locker rooms are in the lower section of the picture. The new rooms are directly above them. In order to conserve heat while the mortar dried, huge sheets of plastic were hung over the scaffolding. Mr. Dave Andrews, the contractor, stayed on or ahead of schedule all year. Opening

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MARCHING BAND SUMMER’S MUSICIANS Bryce Frederick appears fairly tired after marching at the New Berlin Youth Days. The Morris Marching Band marched in seven parades in our town and sur- rounding areas. The marching season was kicked off by the marching band’s traditional marching in our Morris’ Memorial Day parade. June first marked the first competitive parade for the band. They traveled to Sherburne to participate in the Pageant of Bands. They came away with a strong third place finish in their class C. The reins of the band were taken over this year by a new drum majorette, Beth Lull. Beth took over the spot vacated by Kelly Sullivan. The 1987 colorguard was lead by co-captains Barb Fish and Sharon Mitchell. Oriskany Falls, Richfield Springs, New Berlin, Schenevus, and the Otsego County Fair were the other parade sites. Although no first place trophies were won by the MCS Band, over $500 dollars in prize money was raised. This money is a start to kick off a big push for new uniforms for 1988. These new uniforms will spark a renewed interest in the projects of Morris’ Summer Musicians. Give me an M. As a special effect, these ladies brought out our colors with these sharp looking banners. Summer

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MCS STUDENTS SING THE CONSTITUTION . .. This fall also marked the 200th anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution. Mrs. Herrick planned an assembly for kindergarten through sixth grades to celebrate that event. Each class sang a song or presented a patriotic reading. The kindergarten participated by singing “The ABC Song.” “It’s the only song they know well so early in the year,” laughed Mrs. Herrick. It was a gala event, full of red, white, and blue. The senior band also participated in the assembly. They played the national anthem and “An American Medley.” Mr. Ernst directed our senior high musicians. Holly Stafford stands in Rm. 208 next to the block wall put in place last year. The wall replaced one of Mr. Leahy’s window sections. Jasmine and Jennifer settle in for Lang. Lab in Ms. Steverson’s room. The sixth grade enjoys the “junior high feeling” one period per day, basking in the light of the new rooms. During the Constitution Assembly, Mrs. Herrick explains to the audience the importance of the 200 year old document. A giant flag and songs of our nation made the assembly a real winner with the students and staff at MCS. Opening