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rttorsf Aavuj; K9 , ' ^:/ ■$> \ X 4&g •* '"■ §z-W v W The Class of Two Thousand Svc proudly presents the 122nd edition of Oak, Lily, andlvy “Then herds tbe. oak, brave old oak. Who stands in his pride alone; And still flourish he, a hale green tree When a hundred years are gone” “Ye lilies, bathed in morning dew Of parity and innocence, renew each lovely thought!! A “Ohl dainty plant is the ivy green, That creeyeth ‘ore ruins old! Of right choree food are his meals, 'Tween, in his cell so lone and cold’ “Fast he stealeth on, though he wears no wings In a staunch old heart has he; How closely he twineth, how tight he clings, To his friend, the huge oak tree!” The 2006 O.L.J. Yearbook is Dedicated to... f We the class of 2006 would like to dedicate the One Hundred and Twenty Second edition of the Oak Lily and Ivy Yearbook to our class advisors, Rose duca and Marcia DelVecchio. There are no words to express our thankfulness and gratitude for two very special women here at Milford High School. Mrs. Rosemarie Duca and Mrs. Marcia DelVecchio, both parents of graduating seniors and advisors to the class, helped our class reach goals that were unheard of at Milford High School. From selling beach towels freshman year, to sponsoring the Mr. MHS competition senior year, the Class of 2006 and advisors were always up to take the challenge. Since the day we met our advisors in September 2002, we knew they were unlike anybody we ever met. At times, they not only advised the class, but also filled the role of mother/mentor to us all. As the Class of 2006 graduates and moves on to new experiences and opportunities, we can not be more appre¬ ciative for the memories we had at our Ring Dance, Junior Prom, Senior Formal, and Senior Prom. Additionally, we can not forget the car washes and kiddie carnivals, events that not only brought us closer together, but also shaped us into the individuals we are today. The Class of 2006 has been constantly recognized as polite, respectful young men and women who will be the future leaders of Ameri¬ ca. Undoubtedly, we have you, our advisors and parents to thank. Leaving you and Milford High School behind will be very hard on us, but rest assured, we will never let you down. As Dr. Seuss said, ...be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Lifek a Great Balancing Act. Just never for¬ get to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! Thank you for four wonderful years. It is now our turn to make the world a better place. We will never forget you! Milford High School 31 West Fountain Street Milford, MA 01757 June 2006 Dear Class of 2006: You have earned the notoriety of one of Milford High School’s most unified classes in recent history. As a group you have accomplished numerous tasks which have helped to enhance our school culture, while preserving our many traditions of excellence. Having worked in harmony to facilitate so many successful activities that were well received and attended, you have fulfilled the mission of our school. Therefore you leave us having accomplished all of your goals. Individually, your achievements in the classroom as well as in service, athletics, music and the fine arts, have fortified our academic and co-curricular programs while bringing pride and honor to Milford High School. Having withstood the pressures and demands of our fast paced existence which requires high school students to be more productive, better organized and accountable to higher standards of achievement, you are well prepared for future endeavors, all of which will require you to be life long learners. Education is a continuous process that has value, not only in the acquisition of knowledge, but in ones ability to apply that knowledge. Hopefully, you will use what you have learned to both broaden your educational experiences while enriching the lives of others and making the world a better place for future generations of young Ameri¬ cans. Keep in mind that you can accomplish whatever you desire as long as you are willing to do the required work and pick yourself up every time you fall. Best wishes for a future that is prosperous, healthful and filled with loving relationships with others. As freshmen we entered the halls of Milford High Re-entering MHS for our second year we felt more School not really knowing what to expect. All we comfortable in the school and seeing the new fresh- knew was what we heard from older siblings and men gave us a feeling of seniority even though we friends. That winter we were left wondering where were still underclassmen. We found we were being the heat was. Some of us even had classes held in the watched all day by newly installed cameras. Our ring cat walk and pool area to keep warm. dance that november gave us akeepsake that would By the end of the year we had symbolize our years at MHS. It brought us together as realized there was nothing to be afraid of at MHS. a class and for most was their first formal dance. In the spring we took the MCAS and missed out on the days of coming in late we had enjoyed freshmen, year. We were finally upperclassmen, graduation was only We came into senior year on top of the world. Our last a year away, and our toughest academic year was year in the Milford public school system came sooner upon us. Many of us realized that it was time to get than any of us imagined. It was hard to forget our down to work and make the next two years count. second “pep talk” from the same motivational speaker Starting early in the school year you could hear people we had had freshmen year. College applications and buzzing about prom and girls talking about what their trying to figure out what we were going to do after high school became everyones main dress looks like. In June many of us took the new SAT, something we had been preparing for since priority. There is no doubt that the time we have spent at MHS continue to influence us thought the rest of freshmen year. At the end of the school year we began our lives. And the memories created will never be thinking about college and thought senior year was forgotten. going be the best year of our lives. This is the true story of 250 students, forced to go to school together and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting REAL! It was September of2002 when we, the Class of 2006, stepped into reality. We started out as most stars do... unknown. That first year came as a bit of a surprise. We didnt know the rules; quite frankly we didnt know much at all. We were merely fresh¬ men, and it would take four years to reach our fame. Dodging seniors in the hallways and spending our first lunch mod waiting to see what table was open for us to sit at wasnt easy. The reward came when we experienced our first bread bowl, which made waiting worthwhile. Within the first couple months stink bombs and jammed lockers became a weekly event, and school IDs bn your person just helped seniors differenti¬ ate the freshman from the school population. The Real World was no longer just a TV show, it became our lives, and school became our gauntlet and fight for survival. We, the Class of2006, entered sophomore year at MHS a year older, ayear wiser and another year of being an underclassmen. That year would be our first year televised. That year got us one step closer to the red carpet. On November 9th, 2003 we attended the annual Ring Dance. Our year ended with the sophomore MCAS testing. We were served the breakfast of champions, orange juice and bagels, sponsored by the MHS Scar¬ let Express, while the rest of the student body enjoyed the comfort of sleeping in an extra couple of hours for a week straight. u