WSHS in the 1980s
The 1980s saw the end of the Cold War, the infamous AIDS epidemic, and the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush impact the lives of millions of Americans. Just as they do today, current events across the country reached high schools and influenced the way that generation of students learned and behaved in school. West Springfield High School students took a special interest in global affairs, life at home, journalism, and the arts; as these aspects of everyday life flourished during the decade.
WSHS Yearbook Photos, 1980-81
Girls Tennis Team, 1980-81.
Girls Cross Country Team
Girls Cross Country Team
The five members of the majorettes under Mary Takagi as captain and Sharon Johnston as co-captain, performed during all home football games.
The junior class decorated a hallway.
The Oracle Staff. The newspaper debuted a new style this year.
Students Concerned About Minority Affairs (SCAMA). The group held fundraisers and created a showcase for Black History Month.
The Keyettes give a hoe-down during lunch the day before the Sadie Hawkins dance.
Homecoming parade, freshman float.
Homecoming parade, sophomore float.
Homecoming parade, junior float.
Homecoming game against the Robinson Rams.
Only a few girls got the chance to be on the Homecoming Court, and Shelly Tiernan and Renee LaChance were two of the young ladies chosen.
Senior superlative picture.
Senior superlative picture.
Senior superlative picture.
Senior superlative picture.
Cindy Becker helps Tom Winkler.
Terri Pitt intently studies her book.
Created by Layla Nath, WSHS Applied History, Class of 2019