Smithsburg High School - Leopard Yearbook (Smithsburg, MD)

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What congregates in the hall every morning? Reads a paper at a pep rally? Stages a nurd day?

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Jamie Paci Highlights the Senior Class To write down all that happened during the past four years to the Class of 82 would be an insurmount- able task as it was an energetic and cooperative group of young people whom had the fortunate opportu- nity to advise. I feel very lucky, in- deed, to have accepted the advisory post. ” Since the class was the first I ad- vised, the freshmen and 1 were con- fused and quite unprepared for what we were expected to accomplish in the next four years. I hadn’t the slightest idea of where to start or how to get the students motivated to begin fund-raising projects. I thought the only purpose of the class advisor was to make sure there was enough money in the account to sponsor the prom. Little did Iknow that that was just one of the million things I was responsible for! There- fore, in the fall of the year we had our first fund-raiser which was sell- ing giant coloring books. Although some thought we wouldn't sell very many, we managed to profit over $500. In addition, in the spring we sold popcorn so that by the end of the '78- 79 school year the Class of 82 had $625 in its account. As sophomores, the fund-raisers we sponsored were a little more so- phisticated. The major fund-raiser was the curiosity kit, from which we made a profit of $1,800 but, which caused the advisor to almost go off the deep end because of the way the money had to be deposited. In the spring, we sold Easter candy which helped fatten our account. During Spirit Week '79-’80 the sophomore class won the spirit stick and as a culminating activity the Class of 82 traveled to Hershey Park. The busiest year by far was the Junior year. By this time I had be- gun to get acquainted with more members of the class. Our only fund-raiser was the sausage and cheese which greatly enhanced the Class of 82’s account. We still want- ed to earn money so we operated the concession during the basketball season. Finally, as 1981 approached we had the necessary funds to begin planning the biggest event of the '80- '81 year the prom. We wanted our prom to be so dif- ferent from all the previous years that people would talk about it for a long time. The theme An Evening in Las Vegas was finally decided upon, and we began planning for the event. As to date the Class of 82 had earned more than $5,000 so we were able to be as creative as we wanted. We decided to play out the theme by setting up a casino area and giving the guests foil-covered, coin-like chocolate candy with which they could gamble. We provided a wheel of fortune and two black jack tables for our guests enjoyment, especially when the band took breaks. We wer- en't sure that people would gamble but by the end of the evening we knew that the prom of 81 had been a great success. As the 81-82 school year began, the seniors decided not to conduct any fund-raisers. Again we decided to do things differently and voted to hold the commencement exercises at the Maryland Theatre. Our major decisions were the class song, colors, flower, motto, poem, and designing the commencement program. These tasks were accomplished with ease. In reflecting the past four years, I recall the story The Ugly Duckling. As freshman, you were very much like the little duckling who was very scared and unsure of himself. But as the years passed by you grew intel- lectually and emotionally and you, just as the duckling turned into a beautiful swan, developed into won- derful young adults, with years of experience behind you and many new horizons ahead. Thank-you for allowing me to be a part of your de- velopment. You will always hold a special place in my heart. 19

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