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10 YEARS PAST

Empires begin with individual plans and tall." He adds, "Don't take things too seriously - there are
dreams. These Centurion alumni attended Sau- always thousands of options wa iting to be explored." 6. Su-
zanne LeBlanc ('79). a research associate for Urban Decision
gus in the early years - the years of multi-
Systems, having graduated from UCLA in geography, is pic-
colored buildings, no central quad, and open tured here enjoying the Swiss Alps. Suzanne says, "Travel
trenches all over campus. Whatever Saugus whenever you can - there are so many places to see and
interesting people to meet." 7. Patrick James Martin. (83).
lacked then in appearance, neither the spirit of
cadet at the United States Military Academy, West Point. Pat
its students nor the academic program suf- is proud and happy at "the Point''; he states, " Never take
fered a whit. We say thanks to these special yourselves too seriously. but plan your futures wisely." 8. Kirk
alumni who have taken the time to share their Alger. Jr. ('81). SHS campus aide and assistant varsity football
coach thanks especially "Mr. Worley for his Strategy class
secrets to success,
which is still an influence," and "my father, assistant principal
at Saugus, who made it all possible." 9. Mel Breslow ('78).
I. Leslie Gordon ('SI) now a senior at CSUN. is pictured here UCLA graduate and now an English teacher in Redding, CA ..
with her fiance, Scott Knudsen. Leslie says, "Enjoy your high offers this comment, "Oh such sweet memories of British Lit.
school years - they go by so fast." 2. John Firm ('79), a senior How did we manage to learn so much while having so much
at the University of Colorado, having played football for the fun?" JO. Stacy McClain ('83) English major at the University of
Golden Bison, still remembers "winning the Golden League California. Berkeley. Her Berkeley advice, "Don't be satisfied
Championship and the support of all the teachers." 3. Chip by being just like everyone else. Be yourself, and make that the
Tardif ( '78) is now a paramedic for L.A.F.D. and a graduate of best thing that you can be." II. Joy Sneed ('78). teacher of third
UCLA. Chip's advice, " Don't be too quick to take a conserva- grade in Hanford. Ca., after having graduated from CSU.
tive route to your future. If you think you might want to do Fresno. Joy asserts, "The friendships I made at Saugus High
something different, give it a try." 4. Brian D. Knapp ('79), is
have been lifetime friendships. My three best pals in high
currently a student at Harvard University's Kennedy School of
school are still three of my best friends." 12. Randy Hansen
Government after graduating with honors from UCLA in politi-
('81) student at Pierce. Randy remembers the football league
cal science. Brian suggests, "Work a balance between academ-
championships in '80 and '81, but advises "for students plan-
ics and extracurricular activities since both will influence you ning on continuing their education. do not slack off in the
in later life." 5. Peter DeMarzo ('SO) is now in a Ph.D. program junior and senior years by taking easy classes." 13. Carla Firm
at Stanford University. studying Operations Research. Peter O'Connell (' 78) is now a lumber sales assistant, living in Palm-
took his undergraduate degree in applied mathematics and dale. Carla won't ever forget. " the closeness of our class and
cognitive psychology at UCSD. Peter remembers Saugus, "The the class of 1979." 14. Steve Brown. (SI), has gone on to Rutgers
classes were fun, the teachers were great, the weeds were
College. NJ. "I suggest to you young Centurions to take advan-
tage of all educational opportunities offered even though at
the time you may feel the social aspect of high school will then
be lost. It won't be lost -- only limited." 15. Rosie Henry Hansen
('79) cost accountant, Saugus. Rosie graduated from Hum-
boldt. Rosie recalls. " Watching the 1978 football team when
Scott was the quarterback was a lot of fun." 16. Vince Hougo
('83), engineering major at UCLA. Vince says, "Take advantage
of EVERY educational opportunity you can. There is never
enough time to learn all you need to know before college."
Not pictured but keeping in touch with us were Greg Firm
(student. COC). Lorraine Costanzo (junior, University of Ari-
zona), Wendi Maloney (at the University of Wisconsin Madi-
son, studying for a Ph.D. in European social and intellectual
history), and Roxanne Firm, assistant credit manager and pur-
chasing agent. This is but a minute portion of our proud Centu-
rion legacy - a legacy we can all share with pride.
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