Here we all are, at our commencement on June 9, 1970! This photo (a 35 mm slide) was taken by classmate Steve Viger's uncle, who was visiting from Texas. For video highlights of our commencement click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2IFJs-c7z0
Another view of our class. Photo courtesy of Dondi Fiorentino.
A closer view of the top photo. If you would like a high resolution copy of this photo emailed to you, please contact Scott Moore at his private email (see his profile). You will easily be able to see yourself at full size.
A closer view of the left-most and left-middle sections. Unfortunately, the left-most section is blurrier than the other sections.
A closer view of the right-middle section. Looking at the front row, beginning third from the left, are our class officers: Debbie Campanella, President; Sue Abel, Vice-President; Greg Naylor (in red), Member-At-Large; Allison Lipp, Treasurer; and Nancy Bryson, Secretary.
A closer view of the right-most section.
A real closeup view of the left-most section. Sorry about the blurriness. This is a blowup of a portion of a 1" X 1.25" slide!
A real closeup view of the left-middle section. Sorry about the blurriness. This is a blowup of a portion of a 1" X 1.25" slide!
A real closeup view of the right-middle section. Sorry about the blurriness. This is a blowup of a portion of a 1" X 1.25" slide!
A real closeup view of the right-most section. Sorry about the blurriness. This is a blowup of a portion of a 1" X 1.25" slide!
Prior to Commencement, as we enter the stadium. Left to right: unknown, unknown, Steve Viger, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown. In the upper right are teachers Robert Dobias and Richard McCormick (wearing sunglasses). If you recognize someone, please contact Scott Moore and he'll add in the names. Photo courtesy of Steve Viger's uncle.
Hanging from our caps were one of three tassels: the National Honor Society tassel (left) or the red tassel for ladies (right) and the gray tassel (not pictured) for men.
The speakers' podium to the left of the stands. Photo courtesy of Dondi Fiorentino.
Class President Debbie Campanella delivers the Address of Welcome. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
Dr. LeRoy J. Kendrew delivers the Commencement Address. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
Ann Tesoro receives her diploma from her father, Mr. Emanuel Tesoro, Chairman of the East Longmeadow Public Schools Committee. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
Clark Swanson receives his diploma from Mr. Tesoro. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
Bob "Albert" Price just prior to receiving his diploma. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
A shot of the crowd at our commencement. In the front row, beginning at the far right and moving to the left: our principal, Mr. Ralph L. Shindler, who presented our class; Reverend Robert J. Coonan, Assistant Pastor, Saint Michael's Church, East Longmeadow, who delivered the benediction; Dr. LeRoy J. Kendrew, who delivered the commencement address; Dr. Wayne S. Porter, Superintendent of Schools, who introduced Dr. Kendrew; Mr. Emanuel Tesoro, Chairman of the School Committee, who awarded our diplomas; Mrs. Tesoro; Mrs. Martin; and Reverend Reuben W. Martin, Pastor, First Baptist Church, East Longmeadow, and father of Ginger Martin, who delivered the invocation. Photo courtesy of our yearbook.
East Longmeadow High School Alma Mater
Spartan colors hail to thee
Worn with pride to stay
Ever true to you we will be
Our scarlet and grey
Praise for ever more thy name;
Wave our banner gay on high
Always in our hearts you'll remain,
East Longmeadow High
Refrain:
Alma Mater, Alma Mater
As the years go by,
Faithful we will ever be
East Longmeadow High
Inside cover of our diploma holder. Drawing by Mark McCandlish (ELHS 1971).
Regina Truitt's diploma.
Scott Moore's diploma.
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