1994 Scrivener

WRITINGS ON THE WALL

Springfield High School Scrivener Volume 60 1994

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Climbing the Wall Walls and barriers have been an integral part of our lives from the beginning. The ways in which we have dealt with them have evolved tremendously along with the writings we place upon them. The first barriers we faced were the wooden walls of our cribs.

These barriers protected us from the dangers outside, and they also provided a needed security from the unknown world that existed beyond our parents' arms. After all, with the crib containing blankies, teddy bears, and toys, who could not feel perfectly content?

As we learned to walk and jump, our walls expanded greatly and we began to write upon them, both literally and symbolically. Of course, there were scribbles and fingerprints in every imaginable color of crayon and marker, but we also began to form our opinions and personalities. By taking a careful look at our friends and family members, we learn that each individual's distinct personality is a direct result of the barriers he or she confronted during childhood.

These walls have, in effect, shaped our lives.

Soon we learned to contain our writings on paper.

Although these writings began as basic letters and numbers, they have evolved into essays, equations and notes that are incorporated everyday in our schoolwork and lives. Yet, the importance of this development extends far beyond the classroom, our collections of writings and the methods in which we express our thoughts are as a result of our barriers and a representation of ourselves.

Throughout our high school years we have matured into young adults. This growth could not have occured without the successful confrentation of frustrating barriers and the development of our thoughts in our writings. As we grow and mature further into adulthood, we will always face new walls and

new barriers to overcome. Although these barriers can be too limiting at times, they still can provide the security we need and the comfort we desire. The walls we face will continue to allow us to change our opinions, personalities, and our entire selves. As we change, so will our writings on the wall.

"The start of this year represents the beginning of the end of high school" -

Twinckle Vaidya

''I'm starting this year with many new goals" -

Ian McCurdy

"I look forward to four great years and wonderful memories of SHS" -

Mandy Mullin

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FRIEND

Directly Below: Friends Sarah Welsh and Megan Delaney pose for the camera at a football game.

"With a friend at hand, you will see the light, when your friends are there, then everything is all right."

Elton John

Top Left: Seniors Marnie Myers and Bill Root are neighbors along with being good friends .

Bottom Left: Some of the best friendships are made up of both guys and girls of all grades.

Bottom Right: Senior friends Steve Snyder, Dixie Sellers and Mike Seaman.

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Top Right: Junior friends Noelle Zappacosta, Maria Bellano and Deb Lastowka.

SHIPS

"When you're down in trouble and you need a helping hand...all you got to do is call, and I'll be there, you've got a friend." - James Taylor

Friendships are a very important part of high school, as they are of life .

Friendships help break the barriers of walls we must climb throughout our lives . They also make it easier to overcome the unpleasant writings on these walls that surround us.

Friends help you get through rough times and are a part of your most memorable and favorite times . Friends come in all shapes and sizes and each one fills a different part of us . Each is special and original in their own way. Because of our friends, our high school lives are much more vivid and bright.

Top: Freshma n friends Christina Sim eo nides, Kat hy Fe licia ni a nd Beth McA rdle.

Directly Above: Ada m Rooseve lt , T o m Ma rsha ll a nd Ma rk Ga lTiso n bo nd at a footba ll ga me .

Directly Above: Katrina De nk ,]acki T ige r and Miche lle Ya ng are fri e nds both in a nd out of sc hoo l.

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Top: Lucia Morrone works in the main office during the summer.

Above Left: Courtney Heller helps out at summer rec at the high school.

Above Right: Dave Kobasa plays chess with kids at summer ree.

Directly Above: John McGrath lifeguards at the Swim Club.

Left: During his lunch break, Tim Stalker enjoys McDonalds.

Right: Jen Simmons and Jill Carper drive around and look for things to do.

Bottom: Steve Spinosa plays basketball in the gym with friends.

Directly Above: Danielle Bentivegna works in the office of the swim club.

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Top: Matt Owens works on the stage crew for an Upper Darby Summer Stage production.

Left: Chamber Music was just one of the activities going on at the high school.

Right: Candy Sperry enjoyed a great movie at the AMC Marple 10.

Bottom: Tracy Godbey, Erin Horan, Anne Scalies, Dannielle Miscianga and Sarah Slate in "The Sound of Music" at Upper Darby.

The summer is a time to relax for all, students and teachers.

It is a time for them to get away from the hectic school life. But still, many students stay involved with school activities during this three month time. Some students helped out in the offices and at summer school, while others taught kids at summer rec.

Many students take advantage of this time to earn some extra money by getting summer jobs. Others take vacations to the shore, with family and friends, and catch some rays.

Plus, there are also many students that just stay in Springfield and Morton and go to the movies, mall or just hang out.

The summer for most, ends way too quickly. And school, with all its anxieties, begins agam.

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BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS Throughout their high school careers, students are asked to look ahead , over the protective walls of the present, into the future . Although this task often seems impossible, the future is prepared for every day at S.H.S.. Everything learned , studied, and experienced now readies the students for the rest of their lives.

The regimental bell schedule may seem constictive, but in fact only foreshadows the precise work days to come.

College or future jobs will require almost flawless communication skills as well as the ability to understand writ-

Tara Picci"illi and Abby Ellis wor k on a Macintosh computer. Computer technology constantly changes.

Murals allow art students to make their mar ks directly on the "'alls of S.H .S. Many new ones "'ere started this year.

The walls around us grow as we fo llow th e Knowledge Maste r directive , Build for TomolTO\I".

Matt O'Ulisse studies Calculus using a Tl-S I. Graphing calculato rs help students to go beyond the mechanics of math.

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ten directions. While reading Biology and History, students learn not only a body of facts , but indirectly hone their skills in these equally indispensible areas.

These general abilities can help S.H.S. 's alumnae in all walks of life. Study habits , methods of learning, favorite subjects ... these all are buliding blocks for the future . As students lay the foundations in the present, the patterns the rest of their lives will follow are set.

The bell schedule and the " building" it supports.

Chris Dappollone outlines difficult reading material.

Advice for writing and beyond hangs on a classroom wall.

Evan Kramp pours over the daily cartoons before world events.

Shannon Mulkeen and Mr. Montgomery learn togather.

Lucia Morrone and Dave Ley plan a cooperative assignment.

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"The life of a student is long, busy and confusing"

- Jill Laughead

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"Being a student is harder than most people think" -

Steve Snyder

Breaking the Barriors The student life is as varied and unique as the students themselves. Every student has different goals and ideals in their lives; everything from finding a job, preparing for college, doing school work and excelling in it, doing sports just for fun, playing sports competitively, attending club meetings, running club meetings, helping around the house, getting dressed in the morning, sleeping, making friends, and just having fun...all in twenty four hours!

Students find ways to express themselves in all these pursuits. For some, everyday is a fashion show. In fact, the halls do resemble a style production,some students claiming one clothing type, others following a different one,' and some designing their own looks.

For many, "hard work" neither begins or ends with the school day. Besides the myriad of activities and sports to choose from (and make time for),many students work at the mall, at restaurants, baby-sit, mow lawns, shovel walks, or in family businesses.

Besides teaching the operation of the cash register, these jobs can reinforce the basic lessons of school: be on time, do your own work, and be polite.

The hours devoted to jobs can take away study time, something students learn to atone for in their way.

They carefully plan study halls in their schedules or they may end up studying the period before the test.

Others slouch over their books into the wee hours, or wake up at four o'clock, whatever it takes to get everything done.

Outlets may be found in hours spent on the phone, the safety of one's own room, or through the perennial favorite: music. Music often follows the same paths as clothing, students seeking and displaying their identity through a certain type of music. Some perform music as well, in school groups such as band and choir, or in groups of their own forming.

"Enjoy your life as a student because time flies by fast" -

Michelle Frumento

The student life may have certain patterns that everyone conforms to, but it also allows room for students to make choices and decisions.

Th~ choices we make in our lives today give us practice, as well as a frame of reference, for the choices we make in planning tomorrow.

FASHION

Students use fashion as a method of expressing different views and styles. Glancing at these pages, one can see they're doing a good job.

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WORKING

John Canale stocks the numerous shelves at Party City. Many students take after school jobs.

Michelle Frumento and Tina Doonan help Chuckee with the balloons given to the kids.

Meg Delaney sells refreshments at the AMC Marple 10. Many SHS students find jobs here.

Stephanie Dudrick serves pizza at the Cafe Riviera in the Springfield Mall.

Jill Schellinger also works at the theater,selling tickets to the customers.

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WORLD

Rich Sangillo checks out tapes at Blockbuster Video. He looks happy to be there.

Chip Cundiff takes a break from making sandwhiches at Bain's Deli, Springfield Mall.

Just one big, happy family; Jaclyn Alloi stands with the owners of Cafe Riviera.

Steve Spinosa peeks out the Dairy Queen window as he serves ice cream to customers.

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MUSICAL As you walk through the halls of Springfield High School it is easy to find musical appreciation. Students constantly take part in learning music, singing music, playing music, and listening to it. The voices of Mrs. Descano or Mr. Cooper can be heard instructing. Music is something everyone can take part in. The band, the choir, and the orchestra are all places where you find music. Students also take the time to listen to their own music by smuggling in walkmans to listen to cassettes and the radio. Yet to get a true hold on music in a student's life you must escape the walls of the school. The music stores and private music collections of students are phenomenal. Alternative, rap, pop, dance, and classical rock are all different styles of music that students enjoy listening to in their spare time.

All in all, music will always remain very important to the student.

Vinnie Screnci shows off his Billy Joel tshirt.

Kris Henderson and Bill Benzing, sing a few notes.

John Gildea plays his favorite for the class.

Erin Horan watches as Jacqui Hickey plays a song on the piano.

Brian Seaman ponders over how he should belt out the next song.

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APPRECIATION

Laura Beaver and Laurie Cecala put on a concert for passing pedestrians.

Jeff Kobasa carries the sheet music he plans to learn.

Melissa Mullin and Carmen Rossi wait in the morning with instruments.

Lesley Kerrigan and Tina Doonan look happy to be at choir rehearsal.

Lori Benecke looks at the artwork as she listens to her walkman.

Jason Gray loves his comfortable Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt.

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CURRENT

Mr. Doyle stops on the way to class to catch a headline.

Students are surrounded with reading material covering all areas.

ReshedaJohnson gains an understanding of American politics via her Government homework.

Students access back articles through the L.M.C. computer.

Michelle Young studies the Clintons' health care plan.

Good News! Lynda Lastowka is jubilant because Congress passed NAFTA.

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EVENTS New issues are constantly being raised, and to be caught up with them, all one needs to do is read the newspapers or turn on the television. With the presidential election of Bill Clinton, concern over NAFTA, health care reform, and Hillary Clinton's reinvented role as First Lady became important.

Tosay, it is not difficult to find students poring over a paper about a Government class disscussion on the decisions of Congress. The introduction of a new school publication, the "De Facto", has helped the student body become more informed than ever. As communication systems improve, student citizens must become consumers of information. Everyone must understand the types and the reliability of the news available to us.

Students are mesmerized by the accounts featured in a tabloid newspaper.

Colin Osburn carries on an American tradition, the moring paper with coffee.

Nick Felici reviews current judiciary practices through his Civil and Criminal Law text.

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TWO OF A KIND Through good times or bad times brothers and sisters stick together.

After all, that is what makes them two of a kind. As we walk down the halls of Springfield High School we can clearly see the resemblances of many siblings around the school, although some of their similarities may not be that obvious. A lot of times students have trouble acknowledging the similarities between siblings or even that they have one. There are many ways we see siblings of the school interacting with one another.

Sometimes you might find them walking peacefully down the hall side by side. More times than not they are yelling at each other down the halls. Special and different characteristics make up the unique relationship between brothers and sisters. This is true of siblings who fight, share, or stand up for one another. Many brothers and sisters can be true reflections of a special bond that exists in every sibling relationship. Along with having a brother or sister you find permanent friendships that can last a lifetime. Personal interests, ideas, or goals only solidify the understanding between brothers and sisters.

Dave and Lisa Zappasodi stop fighting to have their picture taken.

Bill DeVuono can always lean on his little brother Rocky.

Veryl Williams and Langston Williams stop to shake hands.

Steve and Mike Windsor turn their smiling faces to the camara.

Paul DeSanto gives his sister, Carolyn, a real pick me up.

Junior Michael and senior Brian Pumphrey

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Yohna Adams can always lean on her big brother Sherrard.

The Erdosy sisters are so happy together.

Sisters and friends Deb and Lynda Lastowka.

Senior twin sisters Sheena and Sheeba Mathai.

The Frayne and Brown sisters gather for a group picture.

The more the merrier Benzing.

here are Ed, Bill, and Dan

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Scott provides Amber Hamby with friendship and support.

Scrivener Copy Editor Dana with sibling Carolyn Lehman.

Amanda Mullin relies on her understanding older sister, Mellisa.

Senior Michael with sophomore Brian Seaman.

Two of the Bechtel sisters, Angela and Kathy.

Sarah and Rebekah Slate share a moment at the Snow dance.

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Sibling Revelry There isn't that much you can hide from someone how lives in the same house you do. Siblings know family secrets, embarrasing childhood incidents... and troubles at school. They sometimes attemt blckmail and extortion to get the best of each other, deals which can lead to violence.

Through all the fighting, arguing, or bickering brothers and sisters really love each other. They know that they will always be there for one another and that in return, they will always have some one to count on.

That is true, even though some siblings make having a brother or sister a terrible experience.

It seems deep down that everyone knows they have something special.

Brothers and sisters aren't the worst thing to have, so it's good that everyone makes the best of it. Brothers and sisters are not meant to be your enemies, but your friends. From these pictures you can tell that is what the students are taking time to do.

Mark Dappollone with his sister, Copy Editor Christina.

Rebeca and Beth Davia share a hug.

Brotherly love between Dave and Jeff Kobasa.

Junior Christine Soo Hoo with brother Ken. Heads up! It's Robin and Kim Anders.

Scrivener Co-Editor Edith Ramirez with sister Emily.

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QUEEN FOR On October 16th, 1993, five lucky candidates waited and hoped to be chosen as Homecoming Queen. The mild autumn day was perfect for an exciting footballcame, the Cougars versus Conestoga High School. At half-time, Dixie Sellars, Amy Lord, Kellie Conor,Angie Syernick, and Lisa Gerace smiled proudly. Escorted across the track by family or friends, the girls waited for the announcement- and applauded when Lisa Gerace was crowned Queenl Camaras clicked as she recieved a huge boquet and, of course, her crown.

The special day ended watching other local heros, the Phillies, and by attending the Homecoming Dance.

Lisa Gerace's winning moment.

The Varsity Cheerleaders pose with their queenly captain.

The Queen celebrates at the dance.

The proud Mr. Syrnick escorts daughter Angie.

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A DAY

Cheerleaders take the evening off at the dance.

The Misses. Syrnic, Lord, Gerace, Conor and Sellars.

Collen Conor, Amy Lord, Kellie Conor, Angie Symic and Nicole DeHaven.

The Cougar goes out among its fans, Nancy Woods and Micky Clancy bond at the dance.

Heather Ruddy and Rick Jones dance to great music.

Dixie Sellars walks.

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WINTER As the middle of the year approached and the chilly weather arrived, juniors and seniors began excitedly preparing for a night of excitement and fun. From finding a date, to buying or borrowing a dress or suit, to ordering flowers, perparing for the event was almost as fun, and certainly as time consuming, as the event itself.

On December fourth, the cafeteria was transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland, awaiting the arrival of the couples. Pairs stood under an arch of balloons, waiting for formal pictures, or posing for friends' camaras.

Then, on to the dance itself. From the fire place to the note for Santa, volunters under the direction of the Senior Class Officers had outdone themseves on decorations.

These were only the beginning, however.

The D.]. was pressed to accommodate the various musical tastes of seniors, jounirs and their guests, yet he managed to keep almost everyone on the dance floor.

Thanks to all Class Officers, faculty chaperones, and everone who helped make the evening special.

Bryan Bota and Judy Kennedy, complete with flowers.

Christie Robinson, Vince Screnci, and Jill Angelos are ready to go.

Class Officers D.Sellars, B.Bullard, A.Lord,J.Croce and M.Kass.

Michele Frumento all dressed up.

Kevein Keating, Ted Donnely and Ian Mc Loughlin in their best.

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WONDERLAND

Edith Ramirez was literally head over heels for Dave Ley.

Lori Henthorn, Amy Hand, and Mandy Given with C.]. Kroenig.

Ronar Kelsey looks perfectly elegant.

Vickie Kerezi and Andy Brenan are ready for portraits.

Good friends Erin Horan and Abby Ellis wait for their dates.

Tie guys Eric Helberg and Dennis Canallis.

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CURTAIN The Springfield Theater Workshop, headed by Mr. Henry, was busy with a number of productions this year.

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde opened early in the year and showcased many of Springfield's talented actors using their best British accents. Next, the musical How to Eat Like a Child; And Other Lessons of How Not To Be a Grown-Up dazzled audiences with its playful theme and hilarious antics. Later, exclusively starring the school's best actresses, Steel Magnolias, popularized by the famous film version, dramatized the friendships between a group of closeknit women. The One Acts, per-

formed each year by the students of Theater Arts I and II, gave many of Mr. Henry's students their first opportunity of performing before a live audience. Along with preparing for the One Acts students take part in learning the different aspects of play production, the history of drama, and stage setting. Also, along with the serious side of theater classes, the classes playacting games. These games help them to perfect their performance skills and become more comfortable with the stage. The theater has taken on many different successful productions and activities that have left them busy the whole year.

Edith Ramirez takes a short break to drink a spot of imaginary tea on the theater stage.

The cast of How to Eat Like a Child worked hard on their performance of being little children.

Erin Horan, Chris Dappallone, and Anne Burridge smile innocently with their dolls.

Brian Pumphrey dances rehearsal time away as he sings the snappy tunes of the play.

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The actors in the play rehearsed constantly to perfect the lessons they had performed.

Evan Johnson shows Brian Seaman how to beg for a dog.

Sarah Slate memorizes her lines as Lady Bracknell.

Andy Chinici, Mikie DeAngelis, and Dixie Sellers in The Importance of Being Earnest.

Several students display ways of torturing your sister.

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On Your Mark Your adrenalin is pumping, your heart is pounding, your head is spinning, anxiety overwhelms you. Suddenly, the whistle blows and your mind goes blank.

You are totally focused. The weeks of practice have paid off and you don't even have to think about it anymore. There is no time to think. Your instincts and training take over. You literally, "Just do it."

Welcome to the world of athletics.

Sports are an integral part of SHS. Many students take part in at least one sport at an intramural, junior varsity, or varsity level. Participants are there for all different reasons. Some want to have fun with friends, while others play three varsity sports and may pursue them in college or even at the professional level. There are those who like the satisfaction they recieve upon contributing to a team.

Whatever the motivation, all athletes endure the same rigorous routine. The long, grueling laps that never end, the tough defeats at the hands of more skillful players, the bus rides in anticipation, the thrill of it all. Yet, when an athlete watches his or her team win a hard fought game, meet, or match or a personal goal is achieved, suddenly it's all worth it.

Every athlete knows the thrill of victory. The excitement associated with the term "winner." Attitude plays a large part in this. After all, every athlete in his/her own right is a winner. Unfortunately, with the thrill of victory comes the agony of defeat. Defeat may come in the form of a loss, an injury, or a team dispute, but it is always endured and worked through. Sports can be a great mentor; we learn to work with others, dedication, teamwork, and how to handle defeat. Through it all, the athletes of SHS stick together, and SHS stands behind its athletes!

"The problem with sports is you love them most when they're not in season" -

Ted Donnelly

"Sports are great things to do. They're fun, exciting and competitive" -

Lesley Kerrigan

"Sports are a fun way to stay involved"

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Pete Lewis

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------------Girls Tennis----------opponent WCEast 6 Sun Valley 3 Upper Darby 2 Henderson 5 Marple Newton 6 Pennwood 1 Haverford 3 Strath Haven 6 Lower Merion . . . . . . . . . .. 6 o Conestoga 7 1 Radnor 6 4 ..•........... Ridley 3 4 Penncrest .....•....•. 3

SHS 1 " 4 5 2 1 4 4 1 1 Carolyn Lehman

SCORE Lisa Zappasodi

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opponent o Strath Haven . • . . . • . . . . . • . • . . .. 2 1 Conestoga 2 0 Marple 2 1 Lower Merion 2 0 Ridley 2 o .. Upper Darby .. . . . . • • . . . . . . . . .. 2 1 Radnor 2 o Haverford................... 2 1 Penncrest 2 2 . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .. Strath Haven . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . • .. 1 .. .. .. .. .

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Lower Merion 2 0 Ridley 2 1 .....•............ Upper Darby .. . . . . • . . . . . . • . . .. 2 0 Radnor 2 o Haverford .. • . . . . • . . . . . • • . . .. 2 o Pennerest 2

-·····-Boys Soccer-----SHS opponent Octorara................ 0 1 1 .....•.•....... Sun Valley ..•............ 2 4 O'Hara 2 1 Bonner 3 O East 4 1 Henderson............... 2 2 .. ;............. O'Hara ...•.. ,......... 0 1 Conestoga 3 1 Strath Haven 2 3 , Interboro 1 1 ...........•.. Upper Darby :....... 0 o Haverford ; .. ;.... 4 o Lower Merion ............• 3 2 Marple ;....... 1 2 Garnet Valley .. " ; 0 1 Malvern 0 2 Penncrest ' , 1 o Radnor ...•............ 2 o Ridley I

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::::::::::: ~::::::.P~~:St'::::::::::::::::::~~ ..•••...•••.•..•. .. Radnor ..•......•......... 65 •...............•. Interboro ............••.... 39 Sacred Heart. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 19 ...•................ Ridley .............•..•.. 48 .•......•.••..•... Conestoga ••......•.. . • . . . .. 51 ••.•...••..•..••• Strath Haven ••.....•.....•• " 56 ••.............•• Upper Darby . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . .. 67 Radnor 56 .••....••.......••.. Ridley ......•...•....•... 47 . .. .. ..

Marple 45 Conestoga .••..... . . . . . . . • .. 36 •. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Strath Haven. . . . . • . . . • • . . . . •. 59 Upper Darby . .. . . . .. .. . . . • . .. 60 ........••.....•.. Haverford •.•..••..•...••... 54 57 Lower Merion

-------------Girls Cross Country----------SHS ............•............ opponent 23 32 ...•....... Sun Valley 1 • • • • • • • • • • •• Unionville .

50 Penncrest 15 50 ......•.... Haverford 15 ...•... ;. St James Invitational .

35 Conestoga 23 33 Lower Merion . . . . . . . . .. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St~el City .

31 ,.. Stiath Haven 26 38 Radnor 23 39 " .. ',' Ridley 22 24 37 ......•... Upper Darby

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------------Field Hockey-------------SHS ..•...................... opponent 1 Conestoga 2 1 Haverford 3 1 Interboro 2 o Penncrest ......•..... 3 o Radnor , 0 3 Gamet Valley 2 3 Upper Darby •.......... 0 o Ridley 5 1 Marple Newton •......... 2 1 Strath Haven 2 o Henderson 2 0 East 4

----------------Girls Swimming----------·----SHS " . . . . . . . . .. opponent 71 Garnet Valley 111 73 Radnor 92 87 82 Lower Merion 81 Upper Darby. . . . . . . . .. 102 68 ........•.. Haverford 99 66 Marple 107 64 .....•.... Strath Haven 105 71 Penncrest 103

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------------Football--------------opponent W M Tennent 0 Ridley 22 Haverford 14 Marple............. 13 o Upper Darby , 35 21 Lower Merion 28 24 Conestoga 30 o Strath Haven . . . . . . . . . .. 45 8 ....•........ Penncrest ......•..... 7 24 Radnor 21

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---Boys Basketball---SHS opponent 62 ...•...... . . . . . . .. Interboro •................. 59 49 ...........••..... Unionville ........• . . . . . . • •• 55 35 ..••.......•.... Academy Park ....•......•••.• 69 59 ...............•... Marple ..................• 67 65 Penncrest 56 59 Radnor ..................• 67 . . . .. Garden Spot .....•.•......... 75 78 52 ..••.....•.•..••• Cedar Crest .........•....... 64 52 Ridley 68 48 ...•.......•...••. Conestoga .•..... . • • . . . . • . •. 52 73 Strath Haven • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . •. 62 40 ....•.....•...... Upper Darby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 50 .........•......... Radnor ..•.......•...•.... 57 60 Ridley 62 51 •.•...........••..• Marple .•.......•......••. 56 Conestoga .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. 66 56 . ..

68 ...............•. Strath Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •. 76 42 ....•.... .. .. . ... Upper Darby . . .. .. . . . . . . .. ... 49 70 ..........•....•.. Haverford.................. 59 82 Lower Merion 92

----------Boys Cross Country------SHS opponent 32 Sun Valley 27 · . . . . . . . . . . .. Unionville .

25 Chichester 36 32 . . . . .. Penncrest 25 27 Haverford 28 · . . . . . . .. Stjames Invitational .

23 Conestoga 38 35 Lower Merion . . . . . . . . .. 22 · . . . . . . . . . . . .. Steel City .

31 Strath Haven 26 20 Marple . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33 23 Radnor 38 28 Ridley 22 37 Upper Darby 24

·------Wrest1lng--SHS opponent 46 .. • . . . . . • . . . • . . . •. Interboro •.......••...•.... 16 o Pennsbury ........•.......•. 67 30 StJoes Prep •............•... 27 27 ........•...•..••. Sun Valley. '" .....•..•..... 28 44 .. . . . . . . . . . • . . . .• Strath Haven. • . . . . . . • . . . . . . .. 20 38 ............•... Lower Merion 18 13 ..•......••••..... Springford . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . .. 35 6 Methacton 45 9 Radnor 50 27 ...•......•.•...••. O'Hara ..........•........ 34 .. • ..

Penncrest 17 47 15 Upper Darby ••. '" 36 0 East 60 16 ..........•....••. Haverford .• , . . . . • . . . . • . . • •. 38 21 .................•. Marple ...•........•...•.. 39 32 ..•............... Conestoga .•............ . . .. 35 16 ..........•...•.•... Ridley ...•...........•... 36 33 ........•...•...•. Henderson ........•....•... 26

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------Ice Hockey-----------opponent Roman Catholic . .• 1 Strath Haven 1 Marple I .....•...••..•.. O'Hara 2 CSV 1 ...•.•.....•. Downingtown.............. 2 Ridley 2 Episcopal 1 Bonner 2 Malvern Prep 3 Truman 3 Haverford 4 Upper Darby ...........••. 1 Marple 2 Malvern Prep.

2 Strath Haven 3 ........•... Roman Catholic . .. 2 Episcopal 3

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------------Boys Swimming----------SHS .................•....... opponent 82 Garnet Valley 86 60 Radnor 103 57 Lower Merion 112 88 Upper Darby 92 70 Haverford 96 59 Marple 102 51 Strath Haven 117 68 Penncrest 103

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"Activities are a place to make friends"

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Carolyn DeSanto

"I like to remain active in my school"

- Joe Croce

Another Brick in the Wall Brick by brick we build our lives, forming walls with character, and individual writings to illustrate our involvements and activities. Every action and experience leaves a remaining foundation on which we build our own personalities. One cannot fully examine the character of Springfield High School's students without being involved in one of the many activities offered to them. They provide a sense of togetherness, and they display values and opinions of all the students participating.

Teachers and students pull together to form clubs that differentiate ideas and opinions, but bring each group closer together under an organization of clubs. We meet people we'll always remember, we try new things we thought we'd never be good at, and we form a kind of bond with the others in the group that says, "Look at us. We mean something. We have something to believe in."

Part of a unique oneness we feel as a student body is attributed to the fact that the majority of us are involved in these activities. Whether it some kind of sport, intramurals, Leadership, Lit Mag, musical groups, Peers, Scrivener, Spri-Hian, theatre groups, or SHS, each of us can be active and show our support for Springfield High.

The best memories of our lives will be carried forever in the small actions and activities of each of these clubs. Somewhere, in a memory, we'll watch the wave of writing cover our wall. What we wrote will not be forgotten as we continue on in life to find out what it means, and to show how much we'll always care.

"It's only one of the ways to communicate your ideas to the school" - Jamie Colburn

Student Council Student Council is an important organization consisting of 40 students designed to run the affairs of the school. It represents the small government of SHS. The officers consisting of Pres. Deb Korenkiewicz, VP Kellie Connor, Sec. Pete Derby, and Treasurer Angie Syernick are selected by the student body to organize activities for the class.

Through hardwork and dedication they are able to organize activites such as homecoming, the talent show, collecting money for the turkey fund, helping with the blood drive, and selling the ever popular candy grams. To playa major role in conducting such affairs requires responsibility and moral character among Student Council members. Therefore, the student body must carefully chose students who can best accomplish the duties of the school as well as fulfill the commitments of their fellow students. These are truly remarkable students who perform many school services.

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Marisa Polischuk enthusiastically decorates the halls of SHS.

Nate Tedesco seems to be proud of the work he's doing on the great holiday tree.

Angie Syernick and Pete Derby portray leadership.

Deb Korenkiewicz and Vicki Kereszi take a break from decorating the holiday tree.

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Sherry Heffernan and Jill Navarro put in data.

Heather Weidman is busy finishing her paperwork.

Ana DeRose learns secretarial skills by use of the telephone.

Shelby Lawler commits herself to filing in Guidance.

The dedicated LMC aides of 1993-1994.

School Service Throughout the busy hours that the Learning Materials Center, Guidance Office, and Main Office encounter, they have managed to find dedicated helpers to assist them in their work. These volunteer students perform duties contributing to School Service. Students use the free time allotted to them in Study Hall to become a part of the action of school administration and hope to gain experiences for a future career. The LMC is an informative center where resources can be obtained of past and current history. Hoping to be a part of this important center, the LMC aides learn to check out books, replace books on shelves, and assist other fellow students in finding material. Yet, students interested in becoming future guidance councelors or being part of the students admission process come to the Guidance Office in search of training. Here, they learn to answer telephones, process papers into a filing system, and insert information into the computer. The Main Office is another center where students are chosen with the potential of performing secretarial duties. They learn such skills as placing information on the bulletins, answering telephones, and organizing files on behalf of the principal. Such services establish friendships among teachers and lend support to the numerous tasks which the faculty have to tend to. Students performing School Service have a unique opportunity to explore activities taking place withing the school and can gain experiences to focus their interests in the direction of school administration.

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Students Helping Students Students Helping Students is a large club designed to provide services for the school and its students. It assists students in becoming involved with school activities.

Students Against Drunk Driving informs students about the consequences of drinking and driving and takes the initiative of informing the entire student body through its activities. Rock Against Drugs is another club which warns students of the severe effects of taking drugs. School Spirit is designed to introduce students to school activities and try to make them proud of the school which they attend. Amnesty International focuses on international events occurring around the world. The students get together to write letters to foreign nations voicing their opinions on issues which they feel are beneficial or inappropriate. After School Community Education enables students to help little children in the Springfield community.

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Ted Donnelly addresses the members of School Spirit.

Marnie Myers works intently to ensure the success of Activities Day.

Look at SHS president, Maggie Oldham, do her job.

SADD members scatter into the streets to put up ribbons for Red Ribbon Day.

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National Honor Society Scholarship, leadership, service, and character are the four characteristics of students inducted into the National Honor Society.

Juniors and seniors with an "A" GPA were asked to fill out an application. These applications were reviewed by a panel of teachers who chose 28 juniors and sophomores.

On the day of the induction, each new member was waken at 5:30 a.m. by a present member or two. They were taken to Denny's in the clothes they were wearing at the time they were woken up. Being leniant and generous, the present members allowed the new members to get slightly more appropriately dressed before school.

Led by new advisors Miss Hosker, and Mrs. Sprang, N .H.S. provided the necessary leadership and skills to improve and develop S.H.S.'s student tutoring program. 19931994 was definitely a fulfilling and productive one for the National Honor Society.

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New inductees participate in a beautiful candle ceremony.

Sadrashk Kazmi, Anisha Abraham, and Twinkle Vaidya stand proud of their achievement.

Brian Pumphrey and Andy Chinici show excitement.

NHS officers: Colin Osburn, Dixie Sellers, Dave Kobasa, and Dana Lehman.

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Several members watch their team mates compete.

Anne Burridge, and Matt D'Ulisse plan strategies at the meet.

Watch Dave Kobasa and Dana Lehman perform their stuff.

Maggie Oldham and Tara Piccirilli are content of their work.

Scott's Hi-Q Buzz. "Springfield," exclaims the quizmaster.

"Polar covalent bonds," responds one nervous Scott's Hi-Q participant representing Springfield High School.

"Correct, four points to Springfield."

The Scott's Hi-Q team is a group of students selected to participate in an academic competition during the school year. In order to prepare for the competition, the students study and read until all the necessary material is known. Participating in three meets, the Scott's Hi-Q team works year-round.

Led by advisor Mr. Young, this group can be found in various places of the school all dressed up with their noses in books preparing for the meet that day. Veteran members accepted new students into the new 1993-1994 year completing this young but ambitious team.

Thanks to many hours of study and an overall breadth of knowledge, the SHS Scott's HiQ team did very well. Next year's team will be experienced, and ready to go.

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Deadlines, deadlines, and more deadlines. It seemed as if everytime an editor or staff member of the school newspaper turned around there was another deadline. Yet, every issue has always been well written, thorough, and read for days throughout the halls of SHS. It is always the job of the Spri-Hian to keep the students aware of events occurring in SHS. Countless interviews, cartoons, and stories are submitted to the editors-in chief where the end result is a paper distributed to the student body. Sounds like a lot of hard work? Of course it is. But, as any member would tell you, it is both enjoyable and satisfying.

New advisors Mrs. Klenk and Miss Callahan guided the editors and staff through the process of producing the Spri-Hian. This dedicated group of students took on the difficult task of informing the student body and succeeded.

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Editors-in chief Chris Dappallone and Dana Lehman.

Mike Shaw focuses his attention on an interesting article.

Sadrashk Kazmi finishes her work with a smile.

Edith Ramirez ponders while reading her article.

Sports editor, Steve Sheridan.

The staff discusses the school's coming events.

Circulation editors Noelle Zappacosta and Anne Burridge.

News editors, Edith Ramirez and Tara Nealon.

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Mark DiLodivico, Dixie Sellers, and Anne Marie Scalies.

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Vanessa Gorman plans ideas for Sprihian in her mind.

Maria Covello reads her article with humor.

Chris Dappallone gathers ideas for the new edition.

Editor-in chief and Sports editor, Dana Lehman.

Noelle Zappacosta concentrates on Springfield news.

Cartoon editors, Rich Sangillo and Mike Mioski.

Typesetting editors, Sadrashk Kazmi and Haleema Javid.

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The 1993-1994 Scrivener staff has gone through many changes and hardships as we adjusted to three different advisors. While saying "goodbye" to Mr. Montgomery, we welcomed Mr. Beothi to our staff. Shortly afterwards, we were saying our goodbyes again and Mr. Eley accepted the task with open arms.

Many other changes occurred including the redecoration of the yearbook room into a comfortable working place because for some, it became a second home. Here, we spent many hours working diligently to make the yearbook a success. It is hard to imagine all the time and effort that goes into a creating a yearbook, but the late nights and many take out foods we ordered at the school are proof of our dedicated work. Yet, our greatest success was to pull together as a team and achieve our long planned goal of developing responsibility and character that will remain with us throughout our lives.

Yearbook: Scrivener

Activities editors, Sheeba and Sheena Mathai.

Anisha Abraham selects pictures to complete her work.

Jill Carper and Maura DiFilippo spend time together.

Underclass editor, Jacqui Hickey, is in deep thought.

HaleemaJavid, Sadrashk Kazmi, and Edith Ramirez.

The Yearbook staff of 1993-94 enjoys the holiday season.

Student Life asst. ed. Lori Lawler, ed. Anisha Abraham.

Senior Section asst. ed. Jill Carper, ed. Dixie Sellers.

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The Yearbook staff would like to thank Andy Brennan, Lisa Horak, and Sha'shawna Stephens for contributing pictures. Extra thanks to copy editors Christina Dappollone and Dana Lehman for writing so many articles, ranging on so many topics. Their hard work appears on almost every page.

The Yearbook staff also appreciates the following people for submitting articles to the yearbook: Matt Kass, Tim Stalker, Allison Burke, Ryan Misero, Lynda Lastowka, Dave Kobasa, Amanda Given, Emiko Saito, and Noelle Zappacosta.

Edith Ramirez with Erin Horan, ed.-in-chief Sheeba Mathai delightfully choses quality photos.

Underclass editor, Maura DiFilippo, works diligently.

Erin Horan lends Joyce Carper a helping hand.

The Yearbook Staff of 1993-94 share their holiday spirit.

Chris Dappollone and Lori Lawler share a friendly hug.

Sports editor, Tara Nealon and asst. editor Joyce Carper.

Faculty editors, HaleemaJavid and Sadrashk Kazmi.

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Current Events Newspaper This year an important and informtive newspaper has been started at SHS. The Current Events Newspaper is an effective means of informing the student body of current issues and developments in Springfield, the nation, and the world.

By offering the telephone numbers of representatives for the students to call and voice their opinions, the DeFacto newspaper increases the involvement of students.

Another beneficial part of the Current Events Newspaper is that it reports how our Senators and Reprsentatives voted in Congress and recent Congressional actions. The newspaper offers the information in an unbiased manner and represents all sides of the issue for the benfit of the school.

In the first year this newspaper has already made a huge impact and the students are working hard to make it a publication. Yet they have quite a job ahead of them.

Members of the De Facto staff.

Robert Bennett typesets articles for DeFacto newspaper.

Mike Pumphrey helps Dave Ley brainstorm ideas.

Anub Abraham and Emiko Saito carefully listens to ideas.

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Community Service Task Force This year the SHS Community Service Task Force was able to accomplish its set goals. The club was headed by a whole new staff including and new advisors Mrs. Descano, Ms. Reisinger, and Ms. Snyder. With more structure than previous years, the CSTF offered the students of SHS a wide range of volunteer activities which involved helping the elderly, the handicapped, the homeless, and the community by working with the environment. The club's first activity began in which students helped families all over Springfield by cleaning up from the tornado. "Build A Park" was a yearlong activity in which members traveled to Philadelphia to help in a county project which would build a park. At Christmas time, students went to Fair Acres Nursing Home to set up Christmas trees in the resident halls. In addition to these activities, the club held its Fourth Annual Senior Citizen's Prom which was once again a huge success. This year over 75 students contributed to the CSTF to make it the finest it has ever been.

The 1993-1994 Community Service Task Force.

Dave Kobasa, Amy Arimoto, and Andrea Kresge assign committees.

Co-president Dave Ley and Stephanie Heintz discuss the agenda.

S.T.A.R.E. Students Towards Animal Rights and the Environment is a club dedicated to giving its members opportunities to explore information and events dealing with animal rights and environmenttal issues. This club consisting of about 40 students is co-led by E. Saito and E. Johnson. Founded in 1990 by student activist Vani Ari, S.T.A.R.E. has accomplished many projects. Three years ago aluminum can recycling was introduced to SHS amd this year, with the dedicated work of freshmen, J. Bullard and E. Campbell, reinstituted paper and aluminum can recycling at SHS. For the past two years S.T.A.R.E. members have attended the annual ESAC (environmental and social awareness coalition) conference with 100-200 other student activist.

S.T.A.R.E. hopes to utilize new members to continue their good works and accomplish more in the following years.

This dedicated group truly make the students of SHS proud in taking action to preserve the environment for future generations.

Co-presidents Emiko Saito and Evan Johnson, lead S.T.A.R.E. The S.T.A.R.E. poster reminds students to Save the Earth.

1993-1994 Students Towards Animal Rights and the Environment.

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The Literary Magazine is a publication of student creativity in two areas, writing and art. Any student can submit material to the magazine. Poems, essays, and stories are all considered for publication. A screening staff reviews the work and it is published entirely within the school, utilizing our computers and Graphic Arts Department equipment.

The magazine leaders include the editors-in chief Noelle Zappacosta and Brian Seaman, who have an overall responsibility for the magazine and decide which articles are chosen for the magazine. Art editors select creative drawings to accompany the writing and typing editors revise and prepare all the material for publication. Lastly, the publication editor oversees each phase of the publication process until the magazine is designed. The end result is a published magazine consisting of creative pieces expressing the individuality of diverse students in SHS.

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The 1993-1994 Literary Magazine screening staff.

Brian Seaman shares his schedule with Paul

Noelle Zappacosta revises Nick Felici's article.

Burgundy Shank is in deep thought of ideas for her article.

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Shawna Stephens is ecstatic to meet author, Maya Angelou.

P.A.U. co-presidents, Tanisha Rufus and Anisha Abraham.

Sheena Mathai's holds up a wreath which symbolizes unity.

Janiel Ruffin wraps herself in holiday decorations.

Prejudice Awareness Union The Prejudice Awareness Union is a group of diverse, concerned students who are interested in exploring the community's and their own prejudices and in breaking down the barriers between people. They concentrate on studying different groups and ways of thinking through discussion and intense debate.

They investigate not only racial discrimination, but dicrimination based on class, sex, age, and religion. They try to change sterotypical outlooks and to educate the school community through displays, morning announcements and conferences.

Led by co-presidents Tanisha Rufus and Anisha Abraham, the group offers a forum where people can freely express themselves and their ideas. P.A.U. values all attempts to end racism, or at least efforts to erase discrimination. Special events such as the Gathering of Women and the Unity Sing help the group present a unified front against prejudice.

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Intramural Weightlifting Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon, students have a unique opportunity.

The gold gym's almost idealy equipped appartus give students an informal and individualized approach to physical fitness. Under the careful supervision of advisors Mr. Yaek and Mr. Zumpano, lifters may use the weight room in an effort to gain weight, to lose weight, or simply to get in shape. Whether they wish to bench press, leg press, use the dumbells, or ride the stationary bike, the facilities are there and almost always in full use.

Athletes are often seen in the weight room, training during the off season, or warming up before practice. It's a place where students who don't participate in organized sports can exercise, and where those of all grades can interact and have fun. One of the most popular intramurals in the history of Springfield, weightlifting is an activity for all to enjoy.

leff Scali, Josh Ballard, Bill O'Neil, Nate Tedesco, and Brad McCarthy gather to work out.

Ed Sharr works hard to build his muscles.

Dave Vanore tries to bike his way to physical fitness.

Ryan McCabe lifts the barbell almost effortlessly.

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The 1993-1994 Ski Club officers.

Springfield skiers prepare to challenge the slopes.

ki Club Ski Club is an activity established for students who enjoy the art of skiing whether they just want to learn how to ski or want to challenge the daring ski jump. The first three scheduled ski trips were canceled due to inclement weather, the club enjoyed a great season which took it to mountains all around the Poconos and Vermont. The first trip of the season was a four day, three night stay in Vermont. Thirty eight members enjoyed skining at Stowe, Sugarbush, and Killington Mountains, despit temperatures as low as negative twenty eight degrees. The fresh powder was a welcome change from the usual manufactured snow found in the Poconos, visited during trips to Blue Mountain, Shawnee, and Elk Mountain. The final adventure was in Hunter Mountain, New York. The extended traveling time was worthwhile; over fifty trails challenged each skier.

Once again, the club enjoyed a great season thanks to faculty advisers Ms. Naismith and Mrs. Driks-Moore.

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Science OIYlllpiad Eggs, physics, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, rocks, equations, footprints, chemistry, and biology. What do all of these words have in common? These are just a few of the materials and subjects that this year's Science Olympiad Team needed to use and study in order to compete in the Science Olympiad Competition. Captains S. Erle and V. Gorman worked with faculty advisor Mr. Zumpano to organize one of the best teams the school has ever had. The team traveled to Delaware Valley College to compete against teams from around the county. The team was successful in placing in a number of categories, against some of the smartest students in the state. All the competitors of this year as well as their understudies spent many hard hours practicing for the competition.

The Science Olympiad team struggled through many events but most importantly they represented SHS with pride and sportsmanship.

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Lucia Morrone and Dana Lehman study together.

Captains, Schyler Erie and Vanessa Gorman, manage to relax before competition.

Gina Picerno andJen Young review their work.

Mark Dappallone tries to understand chemistry.

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Monica Giacomucci, Kristina Harbison, and Melissa Mullin.

The girls of danceline are ready to dance up a storm.

A few girls drink refreshments at the game.

The rifle girls are ready to perform a strict routine.

The flag girls wave the blue and gold flags of SHS.

Color Guard Within the Marching Band community exists a smaller group of people who perform creative routmes at tile games. A bond is formed from the intense hours of rehearsal to make up routines, learn them, and perform them with high chins and straight attention positions. And extra practice is made up by the feeling of pride each member acquires. This is the SHS Colorguard, and they are truly part of the action.

The Colorguard IS an activity that requires motivation and a lot of time in order to make the best guard. This year the rifle squad was led by Christine Dappollone, tile danceline by Monica Giacomucci and Kristina Harbison, and the flag squad by Melissa Mullin. As captains, eadi is required to attend special camps, make up all the routines, ana teach each member of their squads. Friendships alwaxs exist among the members and each wIll treasure all of the times they have shared with one another. The Colorguard is a unique group, with a lot of talent, and a lot of pride in themselves and the people they represent.

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A challenging actIvIty that leaves us with impressions and skills is the band. Musically, Springfield has always been fortunate. The talent that exists here is exceptional beyond doubt and the interest in music makes it one of the most highly participated in activities.

Students are given a chance to show expertise in a particular field of music which may be pursued later in life.

Mr. Cooper leads the organization along with the many section leaders and officers.

Within the band there is yet another division - the marching band. These include many of the traditional concert band instruments, color guard and instruments not used on stage.

The memories of cold football games, long bus rides, strange performances, parades, band aids, camp, concerts, and friends are experiences to last forever. It is a family that writes, not words on the wall, but music notes.

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The low brass are added to give the music a deeper effect.

The saxophone players proudly display their instruments.

Drum majors, Maggie Oldham and John Gildea.

Da-da-dal Presenting the SHS trumpet players.

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The flute and piccolo players are ready to give us an encore performance.

Several members of the percussion section get together at the game.

Lori McArdle and Abigail Ellis sit together after their performance.

The clarinet players relax after an outstanding performance.

The percussion players eagerly await their concert.

John Gildea conducts the band in a beautiful piece.

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estra Yet another set of memories come from the other half of the instrumental music program, the orchestra. The students involved in this activity are talented musicians that produce difficult, challenging works. Mr. Cooper, the many officers, and section leaders, try to instill a sense of strength in the students who participate.

Musicality is a trait of SHS that helps to make us one of the best school districts around. It is the time and effort put in by students and teachers to all the different kinds of activities that makes it diverse.

But the Orchestra is more than just an activity, it's an environment of healthy competition, friendship, pride in achievement, and stress on quality. These traits make its work one of the most delicate types of musical art. With all the memories and lessons taught, it is not difficult to see why students participate in the Orchestra, and why it is such an inspirational part of our community.

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The cellos, violas, and bass give a nice sound to music.

Tamiah Shank and Shirley Philip play in perfect melody.

Various instruments surround the little music room.

Percussion members anxiously await the Winter Concert.

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The woodwind players represent some of our greatest musicians.

John Gildea shows off some of his musical talents.

Mya Miller produces beautiful music.

The violinists create and deliver music in style.

Brass members are thrilled from the standing ovation.

A few violinists play music for the soul.

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Choir Through the years we all learn to use our talents in a unique way to express ourselves.

One of these such outlets is the choir, and its smaller division, the "Pop Group."

The choir is more than just a class where people sing. It's a family of people working together to produce harmony. Contributing to the community is the job of the choir, and it enables the students to get to know different audiences, and compete among their peers.

Leading the group is Mrs. Descano, co-pres.

A. Syernick and C. Dappollone, sec. A.M. Scalies and treasurer T. Battaglia, who keep schedules straight, funds balanced, and music coming. Students give up their time, and energy to be in the choir, a program that they feel enhances their talents.

Look into the eyes of any singer and you can easily see a sense of pride and perhaps a part of that singer's soul. This part keeps us writing on the wall, and singing from our hearts.

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The 1993-1994 Pop Group.

Choir members rehearse for the Winter Concert.

Sarah Slate and Doug Plank read over music sheets.

The soprano section waits for the performance of their life.

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The alto section enjoys performing for the school.

Tom Lemon, Nick Sannelli, and Brian Seaman sing tunes.

Rachel Goldstein mentally prepares her song.

The tenor and bass members proudly perform for SHS.

The choir members agree that practice makes perfect.

Anne Marie Scalies gives us a taste of her opera music.

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Brian Buchanan concentrates on his wiring.

Lewis Cipolloni mixes mortar to build a block wall.

Five days a week, ten students from Springfield High School leave to attend the Delaware County Vocational Technical School, located in Folcroft. They depart from school at 11: 30 and return at 2:45 with a full day of learning and training behind them.

Here they get hands on training in various aspects of cosmetology, carpentry, auto mechanics, data processing, and other interesting types of professions. By doing this work students are able to receive three credits in place of regular school course work.

Students involved in the Vo-tech program prepare for future careers by learning the different facets of each job. Walking around the school, one can see students who are cutting hair, working with masonry and tools, or typing on the computer, using their new skills. This program is both beneficial for the students and the instructors because all find it entertaining and educational. The Vo-tech program also does this by offering a co-op program where students can go to work during school in their trade.

Throughout the year, these students busily gather and apply information that they will use in the years to come. Although some take part in further vocational training, many take early steps into the working world.

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Frank McBride measures a piece of wood.

Christina Irvine descibes the parts of the body.

Tina Culleney takes scissors out of the barbicide.

Barb Manfre and Tameka Payne help each other to cut a head.

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Peer Facilitators "We all need somebody to lean on." At Springfield High School, we have many people to lean on. One group that specializes in helping the students of SHS is the Peer Facilitators. Peer facilitators are trained, dedicated, and concerned people willing to help their classmates. Many applications flood the desks of advisors Mr. Ash, Mr. Tierno, and Miss Ardao, each spring, forcing these leaders to make difficult decisions. The lucky new members along with the veterans are trained for a weekend in October at Camp Saginaw. These students then share their training with their classmates by using their active listening skills and caring personalities to help others. This group is led by peer leaders Dave Ley, Lori Henthorn, Andy Brennan, and Brian Seaman. Peer Facilitators can be spotted in the hallways of SHS by their small, blue "peer pins," their peer tee-shirts, and the pictures of them in the hallway.

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Peers, Dana Lehman, Laurie Cecala, and Joyce Carper.

Hey, Sarah Welsh! Just hanging out up there?

Traci Godbey and Trish Tweedy share their friendliness.

Several peers enjoy themselves at Camp Saginaw.

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Members of 1993-1994 Knowledge Master.

Dave Kobasa uses his spare time to work on the computer.

Who could Vicki Kereszi be intently speaking with?

Jacqui Hickey relaxes in the comforts of the GIS Room.

The 1993-1994 Future Problem Solvers.

Gifted Independent Studies Led by advisors Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Zumpano and Dr. Benton, the 1993-1994 Gifted Studies program was able to expand its offerings and continue many clubs and organizations already active.

This year's Knowldege Master Team met several mornings a week to prepare for a twice yearly computer quiz competition. The Future Problem Solver team met during homeroom to discuss solutions to both global and local problems.

Most G.I.S. students worked on independent research projects. Each student met with an advisor every two weeks to discuss their projects. Some students elect to take a course through the program that did not fit into their schedules. Several students each year study classic works of literature, others develop their own writing skills. Other students began new organizations, such as the new Literary Club. Students utilize the resources of the entire school to pursue their independent studies.

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Mark My Words "Those having torches will pass them to others." Plato - The Republic. For many years we've heard teachers say, "Mark my words!" We never really stopped to think about what they were saying. But now the time has come when we no longer ignore their writings on the wall.

They've already climbed that wall to realize how difficult it is to reach the top. With this understanding, they've been more than willing to lend us a helping hand. Their experience and dedication has given us the confidence to keep on climbing even though we know we'll slip every once in a while.

We know being a teacher isn't easy. In fact, it can be very frustrating. Yet despite the hardships that come with teaching, the knowledge that they have influenced a student's life is a reward itself.

At times, teachers may appear to be merely lecturers, creators of impossible tests, sources of stress, and assigners of homework, but at other times they represent a strong source of encouragement and an able body to lean on. Teachers are not the only providers of knowledge, they are facilitators of learning. They do not merely teach their subject matter, but they also teach us about life. How often do we find teachers slipping little bits of life's valuable lessons into their lectures? They do it for a reason. (No, they're not bored with their subjects.) Teachers understand that little discussions about life provoke thinking, and a little thinking never hurts anyone.

So maybe teachers aren't so bad after all, they only want what's best for us. And someday when we do reach the top, we'll be able to look down and proudly say, "I climbed that wall." But we'll never forget those who helped us along the way. Thank you.

"Education is empowerment. Use yours and seize the day" -Mr. McRae

"Sometimes the fool who rushes in, gets the job done" -Mrs. Wylie

"Through confusion comes understanding" -

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We'll Rell1ell1ber In examining the writings we leave on our walls, we sometimes forget how they got there. As we progress through the trials and tribulations of our lives we remember in the back of our minds the strange adults that gave us too much homework, made us read the entire book, and managed to wiggle just one more revision out of our weary heads. Now, they just don't seem so bad.

Somehow in the growing each of us has done along the way, we realized the importance of the people who devote their time, energy, and lives to the most noble cause- the education of the children. We see the excited visions running through their eyes, and we listen to the voices that hold the rest of our lives in every word. As students, it's hard to understand just how much time and energy it takes to fill a forty-five minute class with knowledge, and keep it sizzling until that next bell. The job is not an easy one, and only those who truly care excel. There is a special quality that a person must have to be anywhere within the school system.

One needs to love the children, love the cause, and love the work enough to survive. There's an enormous committment on the part of the faculty, to provide all aspects of quality education no matter what. That's the difference. What we're doing takes us four years. What they are doing takes a lifetime. The learning never ends, and consequently, neither does the teaching.

One day we'll all look back and wonder how it was done, why it was done, and silently thank the people who did it. They touched our futures, and they touched our hearts. They molded us into aware individuals that can hold their own, and caring people that never thought they'd come so far. This of all the precepts of teaching is the most admirable.

Mrs. Sprang smiles for the camera.

The Adll1inistration Roger Place Superintendent Darlene Gorka Asst. Superintendent Harry Oldham Administrative Dir. David Bollinger Personnel Dir. Basil Bly Special Services

Joseph O'Brien Principal Joseph Hook Asst. Principal Dennis Bartow Science Supervisor Edward Bureau English Supervisor Phyllis Maloney Social Studies Dir.

The new 1993-1994 School Board members meet at the Administrative Building to make decisions concerning Springfield School District.

The Faculty Erlinda Ardao Health/Phys. Ed David Ash Industrial Arts Carolyn Bean Guidance Secretary Helen Beldecos Business Ed. Jeffrey Benton LMC

Mary Boeni Science Laura Brady Mathematics David Brown Social Studies Kimberly Caffey Health/Phys. Ed. Richard Calhoun Guidance

Meg Callahan Mathematics Kevin Cooper Music Maria Cuozzo Mathematics Cindy Dannaker Language Arts Rita Deitrich Business Ed.

Donna DeRose Team Aide Susan Descano Music James Doyle Social Studies Michele Driks-Moore Home Economics Robert Eley Mathematics

David Freas Social Studies Anabel Frye Science Penny Gardner Art Barbara Garling Attendance Secretary Rosaria Giuffre Guidance Secretary

Roberta Gluck-Levine Foreign Language Doris Gough Foreign Language Barbara Greene Science Michael Heath Health/Phys. Ed. Susan Heller LMC

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Left to right: Mrs. Dannaker creates posters to decorate her classroom.

"Hey, Mr. Semeister, is that a phone you're hiding behind your back?"

Miss Hosker gets down and dirty on the dance floor.

Robert Henry Theatre Arts Janet Hosker Language Arts Barbara Hushion Business Ed. J ervas Jefferis Social Studies Nancy Kennedy Computer Lab Aide Michael Kintner Mathematics Patricia Klenk Language Arts Leslie Landau Language Arts Kathleen Lear Special Ed. N. Ronald LeDonne Science Laurie Markle Social Studies Joyce Mastalski Office Secretary Stephen Mazurek Mathematics Robert McClennen Science Dawn McDonnell Foreign Language William McRae Social Studies Carol Meinhardt Language Arts Braden Montgomery Language Arts Catherine Moore Nurse Aurora Moral Foreign Language Esther Murphy Guidance Secretary Vicki Murphy-Kendall Special Ed. Patricia Naismith LMC Robert Preston Industrial Arts Susan Purvis Health/Phys. Ed.

Health/Phys. Ed. Robert Young Mathematics John Zappacosta Language Arts Joseph Zumpano Science

Left to right: Mr. Kintner gets defensive when asked to pose for the yearbook.

Mrs. Rambo was caught off guard when Bockey asked her to the prom.

Doesn't Mr. Stefani look strange without Marilyn and a fish net at his side?

Top to Bottom, left to right: Dr. Benton's eyes are very sensitive to light so he wears these coollookin' shades.

Monkey see, monkey do: Trout and Preston imitating each other.

Mr. Montogomery reads one of those "optional" papers.

Top right: M. Sterling, V. Margadonna, D. Stewart, A. Pietrangelo, B. Friel, A. Bowen, T. Loftus Bottom right: E. Hazzard, M.R. Benedetti, S. DeCarlos, P. Gorgone, A. Mattei, B. Pace, M. McKinney Missing: Claire Given Doyle and Zapp have their own way of working out their differences.

Mr. Zump debates the possiblity of giving his physics class one of those immpossible lab quizzes.

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Patricia Rambo Guidance Ondrea Reisinger Language Arts Rehmani Sami Team Aide Joseph Semeister Science Colleen Sherwin Comm./Comp. Aide Ruth Snyder Home Economics Viera Sprang Foreign Language Roseann Squitiere Secretary Agnes Staeger Office Secretary Stephen Stefani Social Studies Isabel Swank Special Ed. John Tierno

Health/Phys. Ed. Robert Young Mathematics John Zappacosta Language Arts Joseph Zumpano Science

Left to right: Mr. Kintner gets defensive when asked to pose for the yearbook.

Mrs. Rambo was caught off guard when Bockey asked her to the prom.

Doesn't Mr. Stefani look strange without Marilyn and a fish net at his side?

Top to Bottom, left to right: Dr. Benton's eyes are very sensitive to light so he wears these coollookin' shades.

Monkey see, monkey do: Trout and Preston imitating each other.

Mr. Montogomery reads one of those "optional" papers.

Top right: M. Sterling, V. Margadonna, D. Stewart, A. Pietrangelo, B. Friel, A. Bowen, T. Loftus Bottom right: E. Hazzard, M.R. Benedetti, S. DeCarlos, P. Gorgone, A. Mattei, B. Pace, M. McKinney Missing: Claire Given Doyle and Zapp have their own way of working out their differences.

Mr. Zump debates the possiblity of giving his physics class one of those immpossible lab quizzes.

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"Being an underclassman, I learn from the seniors and make myself better" - Jay Kearney

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"I've learned to be positive, get volved with things and have fun" -Amy Cadge

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Making Our Mark From the moment we join the world of high school, until the time has come for us to move on, we are overcome with surroundings that are new and strange to us all. Growing up requires change, and high school is that time of alteration for everyone.

Weare now growing, maturing and trying to distinguish ourselves from the many students that surround us. What we think about most, however, is how we will make our mark on Springfield High School.

As our four-year journey begins, we are launched into an entirely different environment. No longer are we the oldest in the middle school, but we must once again start from the bottom. The new rules, teachers, and bell schedule may overwhelm us at first, but we will soon get used to it all. An open future lies ahead, and anything is possible.

Weare filled with a confidence that is evident through our actions as we become sophomores. Our minds are expanding and developing, and we are beginning to think more like adults. Ideas of who we are and where we are headed naturally enter our thoughts.

We begin to realize that the end of our high school career is quickly approaching as we turn into juniors.

Notions of future plans invade our already cluttered minds, and responsibilities weigh us all down. We grow accustomed to the high school, and for some it becomes like a second home. Slowly, but surely, we are developing into adults as we realize that our days here are numbered. Now, a sense of excitement takes over with only a short time until we will be thrust into an open world filled with possibilities.

Though we may not realize it at the time, high school is one of the most important experiences of our lives.

It is here that we develop into the people that we are to become, and some of our most memorable

"We're all just noodles floating around in that soup we call life" -

Frank May

moments trace back to the classrooms and hallways of Springfield High School. These times are filled with happiness, laughter, and friendships - old and new. Most of all, as we grow, we are given the opportunity to find out who we really are. On the vast wall of high school, we have made our tiny mark.

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On Our Way No one really knew what to expect on the first day of high school, but it was a time that was anticipated all summer long. Although we tried to push the thoughts away, they were always there in the back of our minds. How will I ever find my way around? What if I can't get my locker open? Will the teachers ever learn my name? These were the questions that haunted everyone. Fortunately, the idea of so many of our peers experiencing the exact same feelings was quite comforting. However, the most disturbing question lingering in all of our minds was: How will I ever fit in?

Throughout our entire school experience, fitting in with those who surrounded us played a major role in our lives. Some of us strived to fit in, while others made it a point not to. This idea was brought out more than ever when we were freshmen. With at least 600 new students surroundingcus, we started to realize that developing within ourselves was more important than anything else. Slowly, as our identities as young adults formed, we began to feel more and more comfortable in high school, and our nervousness melted away. We were finally on our way in our high school experience.

Right: Jill DiBartolomeo is one of the many new faces at SHS.

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Janine Cirillo Beth Clevenstine Rachel Clifford Kelly Cordaro Shawn Corey Mark Cottom Michelle Coulson

Matthew Cranston Jeffrey Craven Jonathan Cromar Elizabeth Curran Mark Dappollone Michael DeAngelis Jason Decena

John Delacy Daniel DeLozier Kristen DePetris Stephanie Derr Stephen DeVuono Christopher DeWees Jillian DiBartolomeo

Joseph DiCrecchio Jason DiLuzio Gerald DiPhillippo Lisa DiStefano

Nicole Donahue Leah Donnelly Jeffrey Dougherty Allison Dubil

Thomas Dudrick Gilbert Dunderdale

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Benjamin Fischetti Jennifer Flatau Jean Marie Fogarty Frank Force Katharine Forsyth Kimberly Frayne Brian Friez Daniel Fusco Anne Gajewski Thomas Gallo Jeffrey Giampaolo

Denis Glavin Wendy Glavin Rebecca Gliem Donald Goldsborough Christina Gorgone Brooke Gottwig

Right: Danielle Winch and Biz Curran pause as they rush to attend their after school activities.

Below: Emily Ramirez recollects a day in the life of a freshman.

Ronald Guida Carisa Guild Brian Hale

Amber Hamby Allison Hart Rebecca Hartley

Friends Jaime Bullard and Evans Campbell pose for the camera.

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Above: Whitney Nelson gets an unexpected surprise while at her locker.

Ryan Hartley

Todd Hassett Richard Deal Hickey

Denise Jeffery Rachel Jenkins Robert Jenkins Kalim Johnson LakieshaJones Greg Kasmer Douglas Kautz

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Michael Lewis Faun Lockley Garrison Lockley Melissa Logan Mark Lombardi Eric Lopatin Neil Lovekin

Christine Lovell Laura Malandra Catherine Marabito Erica Marchetti Robert Marinelli Colleen Martin Kelly Massimini

Biju Mathew Michael McAnany Sean McAnany Janna McAndrews Beth McArdle Gina McCabe Christopher McCracken

Carolyn McFadden Kevin McGrath Amber McGuigon Lauren McLoughlin

Suzanne McManus Maureen McNichol Scott Merrell Thomas Miller

Eileen Milliken Heather Mills

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Making Changes Getting used to Springfield High School was one of the most difficult transitions that we ever had to face.

Brand new teachers, students, and a crazy bell schedule all contributed to the confustion, not to mention the endless halls that seemed to form a maze.

New classes such as European Cultures and Algebra I replaced the comfortable classes of social studies and math. Also, for the first time, some of us were given the opportunity to take Biology or Algebra II. Eating in the High School proved to be a new experience as well. At first, it seemed like there should have been a menu for all of the different choices. The lunch lines soon became familiar, however, and we learned to buy what we wanted instead ofjust getting something as fast as possible in order to sit down.

The relief that we all felt from the last bell seened to fade quickly. Soon, we began to feel that high school wasn't such a bad place to be. If only I could have found that pooL..

During her lunch break, Kalita Irons pauses for a picture.

Amanda Mullin Kelly Ann Myers joseph Nastasi Whitney Nelson

Rachel Ouderkirk Edward Owen Colleen Owens Matthew Owens joseph Pantano joseph Peters Gina Picerno Craig Plummer jeffrey Poake Andrea Polischuk

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Daniel Rose Carmen Rossi Jennifer Rudolph

Victor Sage Frank Salerno Amanda Schultz

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Kevin Wehnau Joshua Wharton Michael Wigo Darryl Williams Steven Wilson DanieIle Winch De= Wingerter

r Left: Friends Amber McGuigon, ma McAndrews, Jeanie Fogarty, d Tiffany Hines take a break dur~ their short lunch. >per Left: Chrissy Montesano, cole Lawler, and Nichole Thomp"1 walk through the blue gym after m class. rect Left: Faun Lockley and Irons are very happy to : this cameral

Sara Wise William Wood Jeamnne Young Jemllfer Young

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low: A freshman art class stops d-stroke for a picture.

Lisa Zappasodi Beth Zigmont Jennifer Zirolli Nicole Zitarelli

Finishing up their lunches are Jim Badolato, Bill Onorato, Drew Tirney, and Joe Nastasi.

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Growing Up I remember when I was younger, people always asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

That's one of those annoying questions that follows everyone through life. I, for one, always wonder when people will consider me grown up enough to stop asking. Do they ever stop asking? Will I ever be sure of my answer? Is anyone ever sure of their answer?

There are so many options to consider wher you are younger. Do you want to cure all of the world's deadly diseases, solve everyone's problems, be on the cover of a magazine, visit another planet, or save the earth?

All of the doors are open in the beginning, and you want to explore each and everyone of them.

Obviously, your plans may change through the years, usually more than once. This is due to your maturity, changing views, expanding knowledge, organization of priorities, and important decision making. When you were younger and less educated, it was a lot easier to answer questions about your future because you didn't have to worry about carrying out these dreams and facing the consequences.

Life tends to become more complex as one ages, sad but true. The problems become more difficult to solve, and the answers are harder to find. It sometimes disappoints me that there are so many questions that I don't know the answers to. However, when you conquer the challenge of finding the answers, the rewards tend to be more satisfying.

Being sophomores, these questions are becoming more of a reality. Throughout our school years, we will have gained the knowledge needed to make the decisions that are right for us.

Bill Brasko seems to be enjoying his class today.

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.ob Szewczyk looks up and finds a lmera in front of him.

Janine Joachim is enjoying a Cougar football game.

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Left: Ali Wood comes to steal from Lauren Reeves's lunch.

Right: Anub Abraham and Stash Coleman take a break from theater class.

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Michael Gill Shana Goane Katie Fogarty is on her way homf from school.

Trad Godbey Rachel Goldstein

Above: C.]. Pizzollo takes his time going to his next class.

Sophomore friends spend time together during lunch.

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Twin sisters Tamiah and Takiema Shank are frozen by the camera.

We catch Sue Devenney before she disappears into a classroom.

Vanessa Gorman

James Grammond Elisabeth Gula

teve DiPietro relaxes during his Alebra class.

Ra-TahJohnson John Kearney e Kebede Kiesel

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James Vincent May Joseph McCabe Carlotta McCafferty Kathleen McCall Ryan McCallum Edward McCann Patrick McDermott

Gregory McGinley Christine McKeon Kieran McLaughlin Sean McMullin

Maria Covello can't wait to ge' home after a long day at school.

Lower Left: Say cheese, Emiko Saito!

Michelle Modglin Michael Montesano Lower Right: Sophomores enjoy lunch and studies in the cafetena.

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Clilllbing to the Top Sophomore year was a year filled with challenge. Since we were not freshmen anymore, teachers became less lenient, and many cracked down very hard. This was also a time filled with decisions. These decisions abour activities, classes, and even friends left an everlasting effect on our high school experience.

It was during our sophomore year that many of us began to get involved with school activities. Since we were finally familiar with our surroundings, it was safe for us to come out of our shells. Our lives started to become very busy, and the pressures of school kicked in. We also began to grow mentally. Our minds expanded from the tons of information. This was also the year that scared our parents to death. It was the year of Dirver's Education. While many of us recieved our learner's permit, a select few went on and took the test for our licences.

We all have different memories of our sophomore year, and for some of us, the best was of our first formal, the Soph Hop. This year also marked the first Sophomore Class Trip to New York City. However, most of us would agree that the best thing about being a sophomore was climbing one step higher on the ladder to the top.

Gina Cipolloni and Chris Devennie look happy to be sitting down.

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Some sophomores gather outside during a fire drill.

Where is Jim Stanton going with Mr. Stefani's pass?

John Duncan smiles for the camera during lunch.

Dana Riviello Michael Rizzo

Christy Robbins Keith Roman Heather Ruddy

Tamiah Shank Michael Shuck 'ulie Sim Lori Simpson

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lwer Left: Nahome Kebede watcha field hockey game after school.

~low: Jeff Lucey takes a break )m his GIS project for a picture.

phomore class officers: Erin Carlin, Katie Fogarty, Missy D'Esposito, Amy :imoto, and Carolyn Lehman. Arvisors: Mr. Stefani and Mrs. Weiss.

Not Pictured: Keith Blair Brian Buchanan Steven Carney Bryan Cox Jonathan Cranston Andre Hande Donna Hyson

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Striving to Survive Becoming who we are is a long process that begins at a very young age. It starts from the first day of kindergarten when we begin to make friends and interact with the people around us. Over the years, our personalities formed as a result of our peers and surroundings.

Junior year is a very significant year for all of us. It is the yearbefore we become seniors, and everything that we do can, in one way or another, have an affect on our futures. The classesthat we choose and the friends that we make begin to become more important than before. We start to realize that our time in high school is limited, and we have only a short time to make our mark.

As the pressure is piled on, and we find ourselves striving just to survive, we find out what being ajunior is really about. With only one more year to go, we are anxious to move on and pursue the dreams that have been forming in our minds. Although our identies may not yet be complete, junior year has laid a foundation that will lead to our success.

Whatever is making Stef Cordaro so sad is obviously pleasing Candi Sperry quite a bit.

Paul Auspitz Joshua Ballard Joelle Ballerino Charles Bassett Eric Bastien Christopher Bates Kathleen Bechtel Maria Bellano

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Alicia Carr Dana Castafero John Cervo Aaron Chernak Brian Christini Carole Clark Amy Clevenstine

Christine Coppock Stefanie Cordaro Sean Coulson Daniel Curran John Damia Beth Davia Francis DeFeo

Brian Delaney Katrina Denk Michael DePertis Tracey Derr Carolyn DeSanto Andrew DeSio Jason DeWees

Stephanie Dudrick John Dugan I.imee LeFever is one of many in the Jbby after school.

John Dukes Timothy Dutton

Tony Kim gives us an impression during lunch.

Left: Jeremy Van Druffs mind is somewhere, but not in Springfield High School.

Right: Friends Christine, Kristy, Lori, and Jason show their enthusiasum for the cafeteria's fine food.

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Stephen Harms Kristen Hartley Stephen Hartley Russell Havens

Martin Heath Courtney Heller "Who just kicked my chair?" asks Joyce Carper.

Lauren Heller Stephen Henderson

Above: John McGrath spends hours on end with his TI-82.

Matt Shipley is relaxing around the cougar after school.

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Can you count the teeth on Jacki Tiger and Jalelah Hug?

Left: "I love pictures!" says Ian McCurdy as he gives us that familiar grin.

be Evangelista listens intently to e soothing sounds of his walkman.

Jacquelyn Hickey

Robert Holstein William Homony Paul Hopkins Lisa Horak

Jalelah Hug Andrew Hulton Deborah Hunt Scott Jackson Michele Jeffery Sarah Jenkins Evan Johnson Kelly Ann Jones Patrick Kane Yared Kebede Kevin Keenan Dana Keith Ronar Kelsey Judith Kennedy Victoria Kereszi Lesley Kerrigan Anthony Kim

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Richard Lochetto John Logan Michele Lombardi Shawn Lyman James Lynam Bridget Lyons Christine Malsbary

Thomas Marshall Nicholas Martinez Michael Matsko Frank May Megan McAndrews Lori McArdle Francesco McBride

Lauren McCabe Jared McCallum Brad McCarthy Larry McCloud Ian McCurdy Todd McGarvey Nicole McGowan

John McGrath Patrick McGraw Tracey McNichol David Milkowski

Daniel Mioskie Dannielle Misciagna Ryan Misero Joseph Morrissey

Steve Harms has a surprise waitin for him as he turns around.

Lower Right: Something seems to be fascinating Dave Vanore.

Steven Morton Peter Muller Lower Left: Annie Burridge looks over her notes for an upcoming test.

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A Sense of Accomplishment By the time we become juniors, high school has become a pretty familiar place to us all. After all, this is where we have spent approximately seven hours a day, five days a week for the past three years. However, junior year is in many ways a transition point for us. It has become a year filled with much more challenge than any other year of our high school experience.

Finally, we begin to be treated like adults, and many of us probably surprised ourselves by acting like them.

For the first time, we had the honor of owning a Blue Pass, and it became our time to laugh at all of the sophomores who had to remain in study hall. We also got ready to take the SAT's, and many of us attended college fairs. The Snow Dance and Junior Prom were two other major occurences that highlighted our junior year. Most memorable, however, was the first junior class trip to Washington D.C. that many of us attended.

With the passing of our junior year comes a sense ofaccomplishment and victory. Weare filled with a sense of excitement for the year yet to come.

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Sherene Neal Norman Nelson

Angela Printz Christopher Puliti Pumphrey Py!e

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Picture perfect are Ellen Gallagher and Ryan Misero.

Burgundy Shank Edward Sharr

Christy Maslbary is very excited when she sees her grade American Studies.

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Right: Steve Ried studies intensely.

Michael Shaw James Sheldrake Brian Sherwood

Can we give you a hand with that shoe, Dave Gaudiosi?

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ower Left: We think that Dan Curm may have made a BillyJoel sight19.

ower Right: Kelly Jones and Brett I'Brien lean in close for a picture.

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Left: Junior class officers: Dave Gaudiosi, Noelle Zappacosta, Frank May, and StefCordaro. Advisors: Ms. Snyder and Mr. Werley. Not pictured: Josh Ballard.

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Beyond the Wall Four years ago, an anxious class walked through the doors of SHS. We were nervous as we faced the unknown, but excited to take on the challenge.

Each year has many challenges. As freshman, we had to find our way around ... and learn that there really wasn't a third floor! We were observers, watching quietly, then molding ourselves to what we saw.

There was much to see that year, too, with the Gulf War and the anxiety, anger, and pride that accompanied it. It was our first look at the freedom to be individuals, with our own opinions and ideas. As sophomores, we continued our growth, a little louder than we had as freshmen. By working together we "Set the Night to Music," with the best decorated Soph-hop SHS had ever seen! The year seemed somewhat unimportant, but we managed to survive the exciting Driver's Ed. classes, and zany social studies stories(Mr. Freas!) Junior year came and went. It was certainly a roller coaster ride, as Mr. Doyle assured some of us it would be. Many of us attended our first prom, and went on our first class trip since eighth grade. Senior year faced us with the most challenges yet. We had college essays to write, deadlines to meet, tough courses, and somehow had to manage fun into all of that. We were on our own, arranging our own class trip, fighting for commons, etc....

All these challenges were like bricks, each one adding to the big wall. By taking them on one by one, we slowly climbed to the top.

Now, the Class of '94 stands triumphantly atop this wall. We can look over one side and view all the good times we had for the first 17 or 18 years of our lives.

Or, we can peer over the other side, to the unknown.

As we graduate, we end the first stage of our life and conquer our first wall. Weare ready to go beyond now, into the frightening world that stretches out before us. Each of us will travel our own ways,

and in doing so will meet many more challenges.

However, the. Class of 1994 will face them with courage, for we have learned in our twelve years together, what it takes to go Beyond the Wall.

"SHS has been like a buffet. You take what you want and throw out the rest" -

Brian Pumphrey

"The great thing about being a senior is being so close to a new beginning" -

Anisha Abraham

"I can't talk about it 'cause I'll cry"

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Friendliest: Erin Horan, Joe Croce, and Jill Schellinger Most Involved: Dave Ley and Dixie Sellers Best Dressed: Bryan Sperry andJaniel Ruffin Most School Spirit: Matt Kass and Lisa Gerace

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Most Musical: Maggie Oldham and Ian McLoughlin

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Most Theatrical: Anne Marie Scalies and Doug Plank Most Artistic: Greg Stulting and Terry Vetter Most Likely to Succeed: Dana Lehman and Matt D'Ulisse Most Athletic: Amy Lord and Bill DeVuono MostTalkative: Chip Cundijfand Meg Delaney Class Clown: Steve Snyder and Melissa Brown

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"As a child, I thought high school would be a lot harder than it really is" -

Mindy Bossert

Shadows on the Wall As we reflect upon our writings on the wall, we must make our final mark. That final mark must incorporate all the struggles, defeats, and conquests that we endured to get here. At times, we have found the walls of SHS too restricting, yet those same walls have provided us with unique opportunities. Playing on a sports team, becoming involved in a favorite activity, and receiving a quality education are all results of the structure of SHS, which is the result of the walls planted by dedicated teachers, administrators and other faculty members. This year was not an easy one, we had to work hard. Our diligence and dedication have paid off as we are closer to climbing the wall than we were in September. The year has rapidly passed. It seems like only yesterday we were searching frantically to find our homerooms, hoping our friends had the same lunch period we did, and worrying about first quarter grades.

The journey through the 1993-1994 school year has represented many different things for different individuals. For the freshman it means they have survived the first year of SHS. Now they are better prepared to begin sophomore year more informed, less naive, and less anxious. The sophomores have gained another year's experience and are undoubtedly looking forward to next school year. The juniors are preparing to accept the leadership, responsibility, and maturity that senior year requires. They truly have a lot to look forward to. Meanwhile, the seniors are making their final mark. As the Class of 1994 departs for various colleges, universities, trade schools, and other destinations, they will always have something in common. They have been there for each other and supported each other through all of life's unpleasant surprises, while sharing their important triumphs. Although their paths are now

"Make somebody laugh. You'll both feel better" -

Drew Tirney

separating, leading in all different directions, they will, hopefully, cross again. When they do, the memories they shared in high school will bring these individuals together once more.

It really has been a great year. The Phillies won the National League, a tornado hit Springfield, we had a talent show, STW performed The Importance of Being Earnest, How to Eat Like a Child, and Steel Magnolias. We lost an assistant principal, saw many new teachers begin a career at SHS, and found commons moved to the cafeteria.

Through it all we have stuck together and refused to quit. As we look forward to next year, we must take with us everything we learned this year. It will help us to begin formulating next year's writings as we must face new struggles and climb other walls.

Scott Hamby and Jarod Kitchen give Jocelyn Nescio lift in the parking lot.

Freshmen Rachel Ouderkirk and Laura Beaver still haven't figured out how to use the phone.

Sophmores Traci Godbey,Ashley Kozlowski and Ali Wood can always lean on each other.

Evan Johnson and Evans Cambell practice their tryouts for band.

Friends Andy Chinici,Drew Timey and Abby Ellis bond at school.

Doug Plank and Christy Gambardella are happy to be at choir rehearsal.

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These students concentrate on the volleyball game in gym class.

Kelly Flick,Elyse Ostroff and Janelle Cutcliff smile during class.

Marty Brown smiles as he does his homework.

Seniors Mark, Bob, Lesley and Jeremy rest during study hall.

Ted Benzing and friends are excited to eat their lunch.