COMMENCEMENT WEEK Commencement Exercises were held on Saturday, June 4th, climaxing a process which actually began several weeks before with the school elections. Craig Johnson was chosen by the students and faculty to succeed Stanley B. Smith as School l_eader for 1977-1978. Craig performed his first official act as School Leader at the Baccalaureate Service on May 29th, reading the scripture lesson and aiding Mr. Mahoney in the service. Craig held the position of Head of Hopkins Hall Classroom Cleaners this year and is a very competent student who will do well as School Leader. The other school leaders for 1977-1978 were announced the following Tuesday afternoon at the Investiture Assembly. As is customary, the outgoing officers turn over their positions to those who will succeed them and welcome the newly elected officers into their positions of leadership at C.M.S. The list of jobs is much too long to go into here, but all the boys deserve congratulations for the fine job they have done here at school. Athletic achievement was honored at the Spring Awards Banquet, held on the evening of June 1st. Letters were awarded in three teams of baseball, two of lacrosse, tennis, and sailing to an impressive number of boys . Spring sports were very strong this year and more boys than ever went out for one of the competing teams. The speeches at the banquet, reflecting the sea.son in each sport, were amusing and well-written. Rick Brickell, '77, for two years the "Voice of Reserve Baseball," made his last public performance, surrendering the post to an as yet unchosen spokesman. By Thursday, exams were done and the underclassmen were preparing to leave. Their last commitment for the year was to participate in the Recognition Assembly, at which time the prizes for outstanding athletic and academic achievement were awarded. Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Awards were given for each of the spring sports, together with prizes in all the academic subjects and the arts. Stanley B. Smith acted as Master of Ceremonies for this program. Friday provided a lull in the stream of busy activities of the last week of school. The seniors had the entire day to spend with their family and classmates. A Father-Son sailing meet got off to a good start but was called when two boats tipped in the space of five minutes, and another limped into the dock partially submerged. A successful Father-Son baseball game ended in victory for the McNeish Team. A reception in the Kenerson Social Center followed the afternoon's contests. The Senior Banquet began that night at 7:30. The speaker for this event was Mr. Bill Cusack, manager of v\lTSL-AM in Hanover, New Hampshire; who shared some of his experiences in getting started in radio. Mr. Cusack's address was in a light vein and provided an enjoyable conclusion to the banquet. Shortly after, many gathered in the auditorium to hear a short concert by the "Se nior C-Notes," members of the (continued next page)
School Leader Stanley B. Smith receives the Pannaci Memorial Award from Mr. Wakely.
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE WELL AHEAD OF GOAL The Annual Fund Drive will close its books on June 30th. This has been one of the most successful drives in Cardigan history, with over 330 contributions amounting to a total of $78,835, for an average contribution of about $240. This figure is close to $9,000 over the goal of $70,000, set last'summer at the beginning of the current fiscal year. Although· the new goal for next year's drive will not be announced until school resumes , the drive for 1977-1978 will begin this summer. Once again, many thanks to all who gave to the fund drive this year. The additional funds from this year's drive will enable the school to purchase some much needed items which could not have been worked into the budget . Cardigan is growing, and that growth depends upon the supp'ort of the loyal alumni and friends of Cardigan; it is this backing which makes our programs possible.