Seekonk High School - Seekonk Yearbook (Seekonk, MA)

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19828-1983 pi@Cam te wait to Set out of here!” This statement, which can be heard in any hallway at any time, foretells the spreading of that dreaded epidemic, SENIORITIS. After a “totally” fun-filled summer, we came back to this “grody” school. “Like gag me with a |? spoon, for sure!” We arrived while practically still in Au- Sust waving our parking per- mits, a real sign of our status. Being “super” seniors, we'll find a way to make this year exciting. Already, things have gotten off to a great start. Proofs are arriving in the mail daily and wallet size shots are eagerly autographed and distributed to friends and foes alike. On the social scene, a certain Mr. Zaretsky has received a bal- loon bouquet. Really girls! A Simple card would have been sufficient. Also, a well-known supplementary photographer for the yearbook, tired from all her strenuous picture-taking, decided to cool herself off with a quick dip in the pool, clothes and all. Some people will do anything for a drink! Unfortunately, the Senior year is not as easy as it is cracked up to be, Most of us Exit 2° Warren RIL Newport RL. 1 Mi are busy filling out applica- tions, visiting colleges, trying to gain those oh so needed ex- tra points om the SAT’s, and again groaning as we have been for the past four years. At the same time we are trying to Deine yess Blutfl) our way through the first semester. The counselors are sooo en- couraging, telling us how bad our chances are of being accepted to the school of our choice and “cheerfully” stres- sing the lack of financial aid. Knough of this grim news. Coming up are countless acti- vities which will give us a chance to make our mark in school history: senior supper, homecoming, yearbook dis- tribution day, class night, se- nior prom, and finally GRAD- UATION. By the time this book is read, everyone will have their own personal memories of these events.

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1981-1982 The Junior year was one of change for the class of ’85. We were no longer underclass- men, previously known as “itty-bitty” and “silly.” We were UPPERCLASSMEN, a FORCE to be acknowledged! Accom- panying this change in class seniority came a change in ex- pressing one’s emotions. Fel- low classmates, wishing: to show their affection to Miss Debbie Ditson, presented her with a garter belt. Debbie was not the only one to receive an unusual present, Mr. Mooney, whose popularity has brought A0Outsa. Mra Mocieyeram CluD. was grected onsinic birthday by a singing gorilla, complete with balloons. Lucki- ly, there wasn’t a balloon for each year! “Opirit Days “arrived on schedule prior to the annual Warrior — D.R. Thanksgiving game (We won't even mention that we lost). After last year’s success, the class of ’85 was determined to maintain our title — and we did! Emotion was high in S.H.8. that year as indicated by a carefully planted stink bomb which left behind a trail of up- turned noses in the art hall. Come on guys, the art work was not THAT bad! Yet another type of violence was considered. Cries to “shoot the preppies” could be heard con- tinuously. Fortunately, these CRICSEWe remo liiy = ee ia threats, for half the popula- tion of Seekonk would have been annihilated! What would we have done with all those alligators? To help curb the rowdiness in the parking lot, the administration installed speed bumps creating a great demand for shock absorbers. Also, in a further effort to en- force school policies, some smoking areas were elimi- nated, leaving the lavatories in need of interior decorators to paint the ceilings ta “designer” colors! Oh that dreaded day when the PSAT scores were handed out in the auditorium — 210 verbal; 780 math? All that’s left to do is memorize. 965 vocab words in two days to pre- pare for the SAT’s — our sec- ond exercise.in futiniae However, spirits were lifted — and mugs, favors from the Ju- nior Prom (what a great time!) — when students tuned into 94 HJY (for beautiful mu- sic) only to hear Led Zeppelin instead of Donny and Marie. All in all, the year was one of fun, preparing us for an even better Senior year.

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Most Unique Gail Papson Arnold Swepson Most Mischievous Kim Cragg Kevin McWhinnie 14 Most Musical Cheryl Allen Jack Murgia Most Unique “This old rag? ... I just throw my clothes on in the morning and I don’t even have a light on in my closet.” “Do you mean that we don’t look like the girl- or boy-next-door type? — or that we don’t dress like all the other students?” Most Musical “Il really can’t play but my mommy won't let me quit.” “What are those little black dots on those lines?” “You did WHAT with the tuba to WHOM?” Most Mischievous “Where was I during study? Well ... uh ... would you believe ... ” “But ANYONE could have set the fire in the wood shop!” Here comes a squad of police cars! What did Kevin and Kim do now?