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In the Blink ofan Eye
Here Today Gone Tomorrow
LOG
2002 Volume 77
A dedication can hardly express in words
what we feel within our hearts. It is with grief
and pride, that we the Class of 2002, dedicate
our yearbook to the friends and families ofthe
September 1 1th tragedies.
All classes on that day came to a standstill as
students heard the news. The images that we
saw on the television screen will never be
erased from our memories. All ofour lives and
our views of the world have been changed for-
MHS
ever. As our days here at come to an end,
we will carry with us these memories and the
experience ofthat day.
All the pain and sorrow cannot compare to
those who have been directly affected. We ex-
tend our condolences not only to our commu-
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nity and to our country, but to the world.
all have been, in some way, touched by these
events. We will forever remember all the vic-
tims whose lives were cut short.
We honor and remember former MHS stu-
dent Ray Rocha. We extend our sympathy and
prayers to all of his family and friends. Ray
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was a part of the community and will
stay in our hearts. His football jersey #17 was
retired and honored during the 2001 season.
. .—there is still the shock a—nd disbelief, there is anger, there is fear, but there is
also throughout the world a profound sense of solidarity. There is courage, there
is a surging ofthe human spirit,” - British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
In the Blink of an Eye
• • •
Lookingback on the last twelve yearsofschool, we realize how quickly thetime has passed, each yeargoingby more quickly than the last. The
past fouryears at Melrose High School have been a fleetingbut unforgettable experience filled with countless eventsthat have shaped us in innu-
merableways.
Theyearsbetween 1998 and 2002, from thedaywefirstentered Melrose High School as freshman tothedaywewill receiveourdiplomas, have
beenatimefullofchanges. Wehaveexperienced transitionsinourschool, from smallereventssuchasschedulechangesto moresignificantevents
such asthe arrivalofnewteachersand anew principal. Wehavealsoexperienced monumental changes in theworld such asthearrival ofthe new
millenniumandthechangingfaceofthecountry.Thesetransitionsareallapartofthetransitionweourselveshavemadeinthepast fouryears.
Ouryearsat MHShave notonlybeen marked bychanges, butalsobythe unforgettableeventsand significant relationshipsthat we haveexperi-
enced. Whether looked on fondly or with regret, all ofthese experiences hold a place in our minds. The memories of friends, teachers, classes,
proms, plays,gamesandeverythingelsearewhathave madethepast fouryearsat Melrose High School a uniqueexperience foreachofus. It isby
lookingbackon theseexperiencesand realizingthechangeswe haveundergonethat make usawareofhow the last years havegone by in theblink
ofaneye. Beforewemakethefinaltransition andgoourseparateways,weinviteyoutotakeaglimpseat thistime inourlivesthatwillbehereto-
dayandgonetomorrow.
Student Life p. 6
Profiles 36
p.
Faculty 74
p.
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Clubs Organizations 90
p.
Sports 120
p.
Underclass 174
p.
Business 200
p.
Cldss /4<M'sors
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To Ms. Ragucci and Mr. Savarino,
We would like to show our appreciation to you for all that you have done for us. Your up-
lifting spirits and high expectations have helped guide us through our time here at Melrose
High. You have stuck with us through all four years, advising and leading us. Stepping out-
side your roles in the classroom as teachers, you have been there for us every step of the way.
Our memories of our high school years revolve around the activities we participated in. that
you helped us plan. These memories include our freshman and sophomore semis that gave us
our first glimpse of how fun and unforgettable our next four years would be. We undertook
several fundraisers to raise money for our class, including Dockside nights, sponsoring
dances, selling candy, Valentine carnations, and the very successful sale of Blow Pops. The
money raised from these events went towards funding our memorable proms, and other class
activities. As we leave Melrose High, we will undoubtedly take with us many joyous memo-
ries. Your hard work and dedication has sometimes gone unrecognized, so we would like to
We
take this opportunity to thank you. will never forget you!
Sincerely
The Class of2002
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More than anything else, the students of Melrose
High School are the ingredient that has made the past
four years a unique experience. Each person has
brought his or her individual opinions and
experiences to MHS, giving the class of2002 a
personality of its own. Every individual member of
the class has helped shape our unique memories of
the everyday events and the not-so-everyday events.
The following pages provide a glimpse of the
opinions and experiences ofthe seniors: the
personality ofthe class of2002.
