Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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Red tfot he students here radiate with red-hot Sachem spirit. One has to admit that they know how to have a good time, and that ' s what painting the town red is all about! Who could forget their first Sock Hop. From the moment students first heard the music, (halfway down Main Street) until their tired feet hit the bed,it was a night filled with dance and frolic. The pep rally also ranked among the more exciting events, with the band, cheerleaders, and tumblettes entertaining the crowd. The fact is, one can ' t help but catch the spirit-it ' s contagious-it ' s irresistable-it ' s a part of every¬ one! Several students catch the wave at the Mrs.Johnson exemplifies her school first pep rally of the year. spirit as the librarian, and the advisor of the tumblettes squad. Photo by WHS Photo Club. Top: The football team is like a brotherhood. Their red hot spirit is fostered by Friday night dinners, play reviews, and grueling practices. Bottom: Cary Williams , co-captain of the cheerleaders, emmulates the feelings of victory for the Sachems w ith her mile- high leap at the pep rally. Photos by Burlington Studios. 6 Introduction

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Bionic And W(ufo And Top: Mr. Lorocco came back in September with fresh ideas and a new look. Here he is reviewing final plans for the guidance department. Bottom: Rich Burke takes his first micro-economics test in Mr. Watson ' s sixth Winchester High School the students take full i mJvantage of the diverse curriculum to achieve fj cellence. Throughout the year there is an aura of competitiveness. Students are often discussing S.A.T. scores, class rank, National Merit semi-finalists, and acceptance to the National Honor society. Ap¬ proximately seventy-eight percent of the graduating class will attend a four year college or university. The notorious chemistry and physics departments are among the best in the country. The math team is first place among middle-sized schools. The results of the advanced placement exams surpass the national aver¬ age, and in 1986 the U.S. History Achievement Test score took a leap of seventy-four points. Along with traditional cademics, the students excel in the fields of music, theater, athletics, business and art. A quality public education is a complex task; Winchester High School, its faculty, staff, and students were very busy this year insuring the community the best. The school spirit even seeps into the library, where the books are ' black and white and red ' all over. Photos by Burlington Studios. period class. Introduction 5

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Left: Nicola Hagerty,the co-captain of the flag corps salutes as the Winchester High School Band plays the national anthem at the Wine hester-Watertown football game. Right: The tumblettes demonstrate their pyramid formation at the pep rally. Mr. Collela has directed the athletic department for thirteen years. During that time Winchester High School has frequently won honors such as the Dalton , Introduction 7 Trophy and Middlesex League Championship. There is no one more professional ■ or more dedicated to Sachem spirit.