Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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PECIAL THANKS Q'- V! 407 Q rf .Iva Mrs. Peterman And Miss Mesiti For the past four years, we have been guided along by two special peo- ple who took a genuine interest in the Class of '8l - our advisors. From our years of candy sales and doughnut sales to our memorable times at the Hop and Proms, we have received the sup- port of these two people who cared. Mrs. Peter- man and Miss Mesiti, through your concern and help, we have be- come unified as a class. We have learned the meaning of group spirit and teamwork. For this, 'T-2? 'L .in . Mr. Robert O'Brien A teacher teachesg a student learns. Mr. O'B, you have not only taught us about our country's language, but you have also inspired us in our quest for knowledge. Your friendly personality and joking ways have brought us to X know you as our friend. Your concern for our education has encouraged us to search within ourselves for answers to many of Iife's questions. 6 we thank you. i l 1 4 Kenny Burbine Often, people do not always receive as much credit as they deserve. We would like to show our appreciation and gratitude to you, Mr. Burbine, to whom more credit is due than we can say. For years you have remained our faithful custodian and friend. We would like to thank you for the innumerable times you helped us out-We'lI always remember your devotion. Thank You.

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For eighteen long years, you've put up with more than your share of grief, Mom and Dad, so we would publicly like to THANK YOU . . . . . . for help- ? ing us with . . . for buying us that totally unnecessary and entirely our home- in U 47' too expensive dress, or blouse. or pair of pants . . . work when N - 'I ,VV 4 we were 13 1.55 ready to xx throw in the . . . for driving us everywhere before we got our licenses- towel ' ' ' Q ' ' and worrying about us after we did . . . - if J,-Z . . . for forgiv- 1 ' h . . . for taking a chance and leaving us alone for the i, 3 wi use :meg weekend, and trusting us when we said no one would be h l , , , fy, ome ate coming over . . . ' 547- and pretend- X 5 ' ,s ing that you fl X 5 believed us ,X l when we said f we didn't K, Q know what .. . for giving time it was . . us the family car on Friday L5 Xll night with 3 909' . . for giving us the encouragement and support for that full tank, and understand- ing when you got it back on Sunday morn- ing with an empty one . . . one last push . . . Q Kaphlioyll ll - . . . for sound advice and opinions we may not have appreciated at the time. but which were always given with our well-being in mind . . . . . .for being thelloudest and most loyal fans that we could ever have wanted at our games, matches S tournaments . f Q' U , f J- 'S S . . . . for tolerating our bad moods- being a teenager is If. s tough . . . I . ' X . . . and most of all, for understanding that we don't always mean what we say. and often don't tell you how . . . for Ioaning us a few bucks until payday. Ma - and much we appreciate all that you've done for us. not complaining when we didn't pay' it back . . .

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SPECIAL RECOG ITIO Mrs. Michele Gerety Mrs. Gerety, your gentle encouragement and steady support have given us the chance to learn and discover our own strengths and abilities. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us. Your beautiful personality shone through in all situations - - your smile was a reason to try. Please realize how greatly your guidance was appreciated. When we needed you - you were there. A friend . . . indeed. Mr. Joseph Sullivan Mr. Sullivan, you have grown with us the past four years. having entered the life at WHS as we did. By disciplin- ing us to become better stu- dents and members of our student body, you taught us how to become better citizens of society, better friends to our friends, and better indivi- duals to other people. You have helped us to build strong character within ourselves: you have prepared us for the world and for life. Dr. Thomas Belote Dr. Belote . . . a teacher respected for his intelligence and deep involvement with his students. He is always willing to aid us in any way with our decisions and future plans. lt is seldom that one finds a teacher with a certain devotion to his job and a sincere concern for the personal welfare of his students. For this special dedication and for the meaning you have added to our lives, we would like to thank you. Doc , for a truly good job .