Winnacunnet High School - Sachem Yearbook (Hampton, NH)

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WESTWARD HO! Below: The day of the trip! Mr. Rice and Brian Sawyer start to organize packing the truck. Right: Jason Bowley did the annual painting of the Norlands wagon. When thinking about the West class, one has a feeling of uncertainty. Ques- tions surface — History and English combined? T wo periods long? What is one to expect? When entering the West class, singular and unique ex- periences continue to grow compared to the routine of the regular class. While playing 1856 simulation games, one has fun, yet can still learn something about History and English. The games also show how to use QUICK THINKING and QUICK REASONING. They can also bring out the stupidity if one does not think cor- rectly (kicking in doors). Toward the end of the year the game became real when the class takes a four day trip to the Norlands in East Livermore, Maine. The Norlands is a working farm where life is geared around the 1800's. In the beginning, the work is fun, but towards the end it becomes strenuous (especially when it rains). All in all, the West was one of the best experiences the members of the class will remember. 16 The West The only staple of bread was biscuits! A job Mrs. Millett did one morning.

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A WEEKEND CELEBRA TION- Once the 2:15 bell rang on Friday, the students were out of the school in a flash. No more school for 58 hours! For most of us just hearing the bell was a sigh of relief. Weekends meant total freedom from school. These two days were considered a freedom, for there were many things to look forward to. We could go to a dance, a sporting event, or just hav- ing two days of total relaxation. For some, the weekends brought about anticipation, anxiety, victory or defeat. Many returned to the school to participate in sports related events. People did not come to the sports events just to participate in the events, but also came to be with friends. Others came for different reasons such as ex- tra curricular activities such as plays, concerts and other after school events. Often there were lessons to be learned at such events such as being a good sport, or playing the game. After the event was finished (whether it was a victory or a defeat) there was still a sense of PRIDE among us all. The school spirit and enthusiasm was always present and kept us going. Top Left: After many long morning practices, Gayle Foster performs with the warrior marching band during the halftime show. Above: A familiar sight at the football games was a war- rior cheerleader. Co-captain Patti Newcomb shows her spirit as she cheers the team on. Left: A weekend event that usually came to mind was a football game. Showing their true warrior spirit, Brenda Downey and Kathy Donahoe spent Saturday after- noon watching the game. Student Life 15

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Upper left: All of the gear made the wagon and back packs heavy. When going up the hill, the wagon jack knifed because of the weight. As it jackknifed, everyone scattered and slowly appeared when the wagon was back on its track. Right: Mrs. Millette and Bobbi Martin organize 'The Mess Box. ront row: Davis Randall, Henry Stonie, Mike O'Keefe, Chad Patterson, Jason Bowley, Scott Bowdich, John Dodge, Jiff Barrett, Dave Pettigrew. Se- cond row: Mr. Rice, Lisa Sissison, Brian Saunders, Regina Mahar, Jamie Fatheree, Dave Brown, Cathy Millison, Patty Fowler, Scott Blaisdell, Dan Smith, Gary Patenaude, Bobbi Martin, Stephanie Ross, Jeff Ham, Janet Todd, Jenifer Palmer, Todd Gavette, Roberta Martin, Mrs. Millett. Middle top: The morning campsite was quite hectic, for breakfast was being prepared. Bottom right: As the winter hay was delivered, Jeff Ham and Dave Brown helped put it in the loft. The West 17