Wayland High School - Reflector Yearbook (Wayland, MA)

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...T .hw v-.. ,...-.. :gig hen peo le are asked to descrgme and char- acterize the plusses of Wayland High School, most bringl up the expertise of the facu ty and the quality of courses offered here, the en- thusiasm and motivation be- hind the clubs and organiza- tions, and the comradeshi of the sports teams. We eel, however, that an integral com- ponent of the school as been eft out -- the student body it- self. Were it not for the sheer energy of so many, the will and the drive to excel, and the sense of community that all share, much of what we prize in Way- land Hi h School would not exist. T e system was raised around us, full of potential and outer strength - but we have infused it with a life and a char- acter that alone can be called Wayland. All deserve credit for our continual pursuit of the ideal education. We set high standards for our Yearbook. In addition to a striking visual revolution, we sought a number of deeper, more fundamental improve- ments. We attempted to chronicle the si nificant, spe- cial events of 1584-1985: Mr. Srnith's Mass. Teacher of the Year Award, the conclusion of Dr. Goff's service, the installa- tion of lights on the football field. We attempted to follow the stories of this year: the re- surgence of the Student Coun- XL mn' - - Costello. ' -s ,Q1a. A -- to - - gggxhs' 1, M f--sr-'aa-f.' 4 . f V., s- - 'f..1n. :.i.-, -1' ,- 41 . Pine trees provide relaxing shade for i Debbie Harrington and Mike O'Connor. Taking a break from his studies, Doug Brooks socializes with his friend, Katy cil, the entrance of a new class of Freshmen, the Seniors' com- pletion of High School. Most importantly, we worked to cre- ate a souvenir of the life in these months, with personal in- terviews of students, sections about fads and parties, surveys, and lots of pictures Cand cap- tionsj of the students. Wayland High School has always striven for excellence - with this truth and our very theme in mind, we went about the task of writ- ini a Yearbook. The next 20 + pages will themselves convey a sense of our time together, combined with your memories, they will bring to life this unique year. Theme Imroductior. 0

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Ben Hall - studying or sleeping? mill: Help sessions are readily available to all students as Kim Cochran and Mr. Clark confer during a free period. Showing off their uultrabrite whites are Brian Cotom and Arthur Milano. In the tradition of the Varsity Soccer Team, Chip Hazard models his threads. . . A . ..-L.- --. UKIIHM .-.. s i L.a'A-e-- il-L1l3lC ull CUINCIIIS lllII'UQlLlCllOIl ............................... 2 Seniors ................................... 16 Sports .................................... 68 L IlClCl'ClLiSSIl'1Cl'l ........................... lfll Clllll7S ................................... l-18 WHS Personnel .......................... ITS :5xflX'Cl'IlSClllCllIS .......................... 196 flflllflllilflll .... 234 7 9 Thema lntroduction

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li!! Qin IIISIUN. v ' fl' in xf 4' f ur Man of the Year, ucked away in a corner of the first floor of the Media Center is the Guidance De artment. Located in the first office crammed with college brochures, newspaper artic es, wrestling magazines, pictures of his family and stu- dents, and a si n that reads I AM TOO BRJSY TO BE ORC-ANIZEDH is Eric Moyer, a man who wears many hats. Not only is he a concerned and compassionate guidance coun- selor and a competent and car- ing department head, but an exceptionally outstanding wrest in coach whose inspira- tion ang enthusiasm for the sport is infectious. Rick was born in Oneida, New York in 1939, the third son in a family of four boys, therefore, it is no surprise that he learned wrestlin naturall . He attended Eprin field gollege where he earnegboth a B.S. in physical education and a Bf.ED. in guidance and person- -l 9 Dedication nel. Rick was a member of the varsity wrestling team all four years and was elected team ca - tain and selected as an All- American during his career. Before comin to Wa land, he coached the Springfield Col- lege wrestlingl squad and taught and coac ed at Amity- ville Hi h School in Long Is- land, lgew York where he quickly gained the respect and admiration of his fellow coaches by developing a very successful wrestling program and winning tradition. During his first year at WHS, Rick tau ht P.E. and continued to coachiootball, wrestling and baseball. His abounding ener- gy, sense of humor, and unique ra port with young people en- abiled him to communicate equally well with athletes and students. Rick can be seen scurrying from class to class in the morn- ing during homeroom contact- ing students and showing a personal interest in their wel- are and progress. He has dis- played genuine sympathy in in- itiating and advising a Dying and Death support group as well as a concern for t e safety and well-being of teenagers bg being the advisor to the SAD program at WHS. On occasion 'ck has been invited to discuss these programs and help estab- lish them in other schools. De- dicated to helping young peo- ple, Rick atiently listens, understandls and offers en- couragement, tempered with firmness. He is respected amon his colleagues and peers, qnut most of all by the students he has helped over the years. - For all his outstanding con- tributions to the students of Wa land, the 1985 Reflector is dedicated to Coach Eric Moyer. L. 41.41- no