Shikellamy High School - Profile Yearbook (Sunbury, PA)

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Class of '85 has come a long way We entered high school in September, 1981. As little freshman we were very insecure of what the future had in store for us. We were introduced to our class advisors, Mr. Murray and Mr. Balonis, who helped us accomplish our first task, which was to elect our first class offi- cers. President Daphne Ferster, Vice President Denise Shirk, Secretary An drea Morroni, Treasurer Georgette Brown, and Historian Jon Tishler. We quickly were on our way con- structing a float for homecoming. We were the last class to participate in this tradition because of the cost and work involved in creating a float. Our fresh- man homecoming representitive was Daphne Ferster, escorted by Joe Oshetski. We had two fund raisers our first year. In the fall we sold items suitable for Christmas gifts and in the spring we sold M M's and Dots. As freshmen we didn't have much choice concerning our schedules. We survived classes like freshman language and writing, civics, western hemisphere, biology and typing. We ended our first year in high school the same way we had started, with the selection of our new officers. A seeming- ly vicious circle was ended with the elec- tion of our next set of capable leaders; President Dave Woodring, Vice Presi- dent Cherie Groce, Secretary Andrea Morroni, Treasurer Connie Badman. and Historian Georgette Brown. As sophomores we had a little more confidence as we took our first step up the totem pole to somewhat enjoy high school life. Our sophomore homecom- ing representitive was Andrea Morroni, escorted by Matt Frick. We had three ways of building up our treasury this year. Our dying attempt was made through our marketing of Christmas wrap, recipe books and sta tionary. Thanks to the hungry fans who Historian Cherie Groce records the history of the past four years. frequented our candy stands at home basketball and wrestling matches we made a pretty good profit , according to Mr. Balonis. Once again in the spring we sold the best sellers. M G M's and Dots. As sophomores we were required to take such classes as writing, driver edu- cation. and American history. At the conclusion of the year we elected new junior class officers and were to be lead by President Rich Shoch, Vice President Matt Brouse. Secretary Cindy Hoven- stine. Treasurer Connie Badman and His- torian Georgette Brown. We had worked our way up to second in command and elected Lisa Herb as our homecoming representitive to be es corted by Bill Purnell. Our only source of income our junior year was the large profit we had made at the junior class concession stand at the football field. A new mandate required our taking a class entitled Looking to the Future along with the school requiring, practi- cal economics and health. Our major concern was The Things Dreams are Made Of, the Junior-Senior prom. Long remembered will be the rain- bow of balloons and the 3-D castle ruled by King Don Hoffman and Queen Sue Mahoney, each crowned by Rich Shoch. With confidence and pride we began to receive recognition for the abilities and talents we possessed. We had as- sured everyone that we were finally pre- pared to take over as seniors. We moved into our senior year with Rich Shoch as President, Joe Burke as Vice President. Lynette Meckley as Sec retary, Steve Harrell Treasurer, and Cherie Groce Historian. We had survived the required course syndrome and took the electives we wanted as seniors and now had senior privileges as our reward. We have excelled in all our activities, which shall long be remembered. These past four years have been filled with many happy times as well as sad, with the loss of class members. Both have given us many experiences which will help us to develop. As our years at Shikellamy quickly come to an end. we have realized that a solid foundation has been established on which we will be able to achieve our goals. We shall always cherish these memories as we leave behind friends and school and move on. It is not an end but rather a beginning to our future. Perhaps now we should reflect on the advise expressed in the poem written by Laine Parsons, Don't Ever”. Best of luck to everyone in the class of '85. Take care and may God bless you. Cherie Groce — Historian

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Seniors Monica Smith and Bonnie Wolfe enjoy open lunch. Student School Board member Andrea Morroni checks her notes for the meeting Commemorative glass recalls memories of the Junior Senior prom. Michelle Weiser contemplates her future after graduation. Theme 11

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“Don't Ever Don’t ever try to understand everything — Some things will just never make sense. Don't ever be reluctant to show your feelings — When you're happy give into it! When you're not, live with it. Don't ever be afraid to try to make things better — You might be surprised at the results. Don't ever take the weight of the world on your shoulders. Don't ever feel threatened by the future — Take life one day at a time. Don't ever feel guilty about the past — What’s done is done. Learn from any mistakes you may have made. Don't ever feel that you are alone ... there is always someone there for you to reach out to. Don't ever forget that you can achieve so many of the things you can imagine. Imagine that! It’s not as hard as it seems. Don’t ever stop loving, Don't ever stop believing, Don't ever stop dreaming your dreams. Laine Parsons Freshman class officers, under the direc lion of Mr Murray and Mr. Bolonis. lead the class of 85 their first year in high school. Georgette Brown discusses last years' class history with Cherie Groce, who was a foreign exchange student in the Philippines the 198384 school year. Class History 13