Narragansett High School - Maritimes Yearbook (Narragansett, RI)

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The Class of 1981 had no difficulty in deciding to whom they would dedicate the Senior section of the yearbook. We have decided to honor our two faithful and inspiring advisors, Mr. Ulysses Gallman and Mr. Edgar Brown. At the beginning of our freshman year, Mr. Gallman helped us start our first class council. His enthusiasm and vivaciousness excited and encouraged us to try many activities with great success. Dances, which everyone looks forward to, were one of the most important fund raisers of our class. We will be forever indebted to Mr. Gallman, who is teacher by day and disc jockey by night. He has played the music for most of our dances and without him, our dances would not have been as successful. In our junior year, Mr. Brown, much to the delight of the class, became our advisor. With him came many new ideas for continuing the success of our class. Mr. Brown, an experienced teacher, was indespensable in helping us organize the annual junior class Variety Show, as well as the Junior and Senior Proms. To both of these men we owe our sincere thanks and appreciation and hope that they enjoyed guiding us as much as we enjoyed learning from them. 12

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Our Junior year started off with our class elections. Our class officers were Pres. Terry O’Neill, V.P. Donna Lavimodiere, treasurer — Tim Clays, secretary — Kathy Holland, and Student Council reps. Jane Carter and Michelle Dodge. The first thrill of the year was the purchase of our class rings. We proudly displayed them for weeks, proving that we were officially upperclass- men. Santa Burroughs visited the elementary school along with his cute elves, and by then pre-prom paranoia had begun. Prom talk began with everyone concerned about who was going with whom and what the prom would be like after months of anticipation. The night of May 16 was heavenly, with “Wishing On A Star” as our theme. Everyone looked elegant and we all walked around with stars in our eyes. The Junior Variety Show, “All That Jazz”, was the final performance of the Class of ’81 in our Junior year. It was extremely entertaining and nobody will ever erase the picture from their minds of the Junior class on stage singing, We don’t need no education, we don’t need no thoughts controlled”, with every sign of anger and emotion they could muster up. We have a feeling our Senior year will be truly unfor- gettable. “Senioritis” is apparent walking down “senior hall” and listening to the conversations oriented towards the seniors concerning SAT’s, colleges, and research paper. We have numerous projects coming up this year, such as our Santaland, Valentine’s Dance, Senior Prom, and of course . . . Graduation Day. Our Senior class offi- cers are Pres. Matt Aitkenhead, V.P. Jeff Krul, Secre- tary Michelle Dodge, Treasurer John Carlone, and Stu- dent Council reps. Sue Hinckley and Terry O’Neill. The final farewell will be forthcoming in June, but will never forget the valuable friendships and experiences we have all had together. Years from now we will all meet again — same faces — different people inside — for there remains a world out there to be discovered and so much to be seen. Au-revoir ...

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The senior Class Council had many great ideas to make our senior year the best. In 1981 we were led by Matt Aitkenhead — President, Jeff Krul — Vice President, John Carlone — Treasurer, and Michelle Dodge - Secretary. Together, with the rest of the members of the council, they held many activities, such as our first Christmas Dance, the annual Christmas time visit by “Santa Claus” to the elementary school, bake sales, a spaghetti supper, and the unforgettable Senior Prom in Newport. The Prom, which requires planning, telephoning, and luck, was a memorable evening for all that we will never forget. The Class of 1981 has had a most productive and educational four years at Narragansett High. Our class advisors, Mr. Gallman and Mr. Brown, the administration, the teachers, and the seniors, themselves, have all helped the graduating class to be one which will be remembered by all.