Tolland High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tolland, CT)

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aii i QjeciliJiekm plAm cl ' msmim mi miud. Families in Tolland were barely recovered from the tornado this year when the worst ice storm in years gripped them. Never to be forgotten by many are the weeks of no heat and no electricity. The lucky ones who went unharmed came to the aid of others. The Watergate coverup headlined the news this year appalling the American people. The confidence in the American government for both youth and adult, was seriously shaken. Spiro Agnew was forced to resign sparking the eventual procession of three vice presidents in a year ' s time. One of the most enduring schcx)l memories of this year was the series of principal changes that took place. Mr. Richard Olsen left to be followed by Mr. Arthur Hetherington, Mr. George Perry and finally by Mr. Roy Nierendorf. Our class had proved we are num- ber one by winning Spirit Week again this year. Everyone enjoyed the Senior Class play Deadly Earnest. The actors and actresses did a gcxxl job. 81

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eks H $.u x 1972- 373 i»cj|3c xj. Many students and teachers alike attended and thoroughly enjoyed the performance of Godspell in Bos- ton. Students spend all their free time writing Milky Way on 3 by 5 cards. Our first big experience in life was the day when we entered first grade. Our second big experience in life was the day we entered high school. Although we had gone to T.H.S. dur- ing fifth and sixth grade, we still had a few tinges of nervousness. As freshmen we were on the bot- tom of the totem pole, but soon were accepted and we were on our way through our high school years. The eighteen year old became an adult in the eyes of the world. The majority age was lowered and they received the right to vote and pur- chase liquor. The biology class at T.H.S. made school history with its 80 students. Slightly overcrowded, the class will never be forgotten. Even though we were only fresh- men we won Spirit Week over all the other classes. Students visited Spain for ten days of great fun. Fashion this year was dedicated to the saddle shoe. Reminiscent of the 50 ' s, hundreds of feet would be seen wearing the popular black and whites. 80

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Cony tt D tnat it mh (Mso S ' mpwUi h, ov m time m lSinj m w um ( oi mj Immj Sm t(b% m it jC ' -lf 7 - 3U J ' Gasoline prices soared to a new high as lines formed at gas stations throughout the town. Trips were cur- tailed as the energy crisis reached a new high. Success was never sweeter than our first victory over Ellington High School ' s basketball team. We will never forget the score of 58-50 or the ecstatic crowd. %-H ,5r ' V ! ; Wi We saw the inauguration of Con- necticut ' s first woman govenor, Ella Grasso. Tolland High School had its first vice principal since the school began with the coming of Eleanore Gowen. The Corner Shoppe, our first school store opened this year. We all appreciated the work being put into this project. Sports highlights of the year at T.H.S. was the success of Tolland ' s Cross Country Team. Winners of the state meet and NCCC meet, they became a first at Tolland High School. 82