Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1981 volume:

ORACLE '81 VOL. 77 Gloversville High School, Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 GO FOR IT ! Above: The C H S. baseball team puts the pressure on its opponent once again. Top Left: Polly Reed strives for those extra inches in the long jump Top Right: Bruce Trombley makes sure you'll notice! Right: Before the curtain opens on The Fantasticks , Lorena Orlosky gives Ken Pitassi a manicure backstage. 2 GO FOR IT ! The choices we make each day of the week. The paths that we lake, the goals that we seek. The kind of persons one day we will be Is determined by you and me. Each thought that we think, each word that we say Affect our tomorrows in some strange way. Each task that we finish, if it's well done. Prepares us to tackle a bigger one. For each of us has a talent or two, A chance to make good on the jobs we do; A measure of time to squander or use Is given to us—it's our job to choose. William Arthur Ward Upper Left: Rick Charbonneau creates another masterpiece CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 SENIORS 17 UNDERCLASSMEN 73 FACULTY 111 ADVERTISING AND COMMUNITY LIFE 139 SPORTS 169 ACTIVITIES 205 CLOSING 241 3 GET INVOLVED ! Right: Seniors have Spirit! Below: Robin Wagar talks with Pedro Cha- vez during an AFS weekend party Bottom Left: Uncomfortably in the stocks, Kathy Martin shows what it was like in the 19th century, while on an I.F.C. trip to Williamsburg, Virginia Bottom Right: With a pained expression. Rose Zarelli watches a Husky downed. School activities can be a meaning- ful part of high school years. In years to come, when we look back on our days at G.H.S., we'll remember what we did outside of class as well as the classes them- selves. In addition to remembering our teachers lecturing on and on for what seems like hours, we'll also remember the parties, ballgames, concerts, clubs, plays, painting the rock, and just plain having fun with our friends. For those who got involved in the var- ious activities that Gloversville High School has to offer, school was great. For those who sat on their duffs, it could have been a bore. Look around, you'll see that some of the best liked kids at school get involved in activities. Don't just sit back and watch the world go by, - Be a part of it! Top Left Armand Mills, Chris Perna, Jackie Kelly, and an unidentified art student enjoy Mr Jeromes classes in the sun Left: Paul Ligon and Myron Miller enjoying submarines at our cafeteria. Bottom: Need more be said? Our Rock! what faculty and students have to say Asked their opinion as to whether students take an interest in their school and whether or not they are eager to learn and apply them- selves both academically and in ex- tra-curricular activities, Mrs. Young had this to say: Kids are a lot less disciplined. No, kids are not giving their all. I don't think they know what their 'all' is —and probably will never know. Miss Lewis was quoted as saying: ”A small percent- age do. The self-motivated stu- dents are as challenging today as they were 10 years ago, but the remainder need a good deal more prodding to perform both aca- demically and extra-curricularly. Mr. Montague felt that students in general were not getting involved, but that a very limited number of students are very highly motivated by and active with school mat- ters. He also stated that a limited few apply themselves well and consistently. Mr. Montague noted that the school activities don't have as great a number of active stu- dents as they once had. Another teacher, Mr. Brenno, had this to say: Given the right task, most students will, and do want to do their work in school. However, I must say that most don't want to be challenged academically. Taking the students' point of view, one student felt that most come to school only because students are required to be there. Laura Cordovano felt that most students do take an interest in school, and that the few that want to go on to college pride themselves on their' studies. A freshman, Paul Cordone, felt that some do and some don't.” Most kids in Regents classes work hard to get in college. Debbie Lobdell felt that students come only because they have to, and become involved only because of pressure from parents. A junior, Todd Payne, was quoted as saying this: Unfortunately, the majority of the students today do not take as much interest as they could, and some take no interest at all. There is always room for improvement. Maybe a quarter of the kids really want to learn, but the others could care less. Tougher discipline would really help more people get into the school life and increase school spirit. Above right: Mr. Kurzweil expands on a thought with Michelle Holly. Above left: Cindy Burton looks up from her work for a moment Above: Canning is serious business as Mrs. Kearns and Sue Willis demonstrate techniques to the class. 6 Above left: Often Mr Jerome gives helpful hints to students. Mark Flansburg and Mike Palumba benefit on the hill from his advice Above: Molly Kearney, Debbie Compagnone, and Dana Lewis sketch pasto- ral scenes for Mr Jerome. Left: Mr Wizes provides a little extra help 7 • • • an evening . . . never to be forgotten June 7, 1980, dawned as an excit- ing day for juniors and Seniors- the day of the Prom! It was the first out-of-school activity that the class of '81 would experience to- gether. Many preparations were made for this day. Cars were washed and waxed, flowers were picked up at the florists. As the morning pro- gressed into afternoon, everyone was dressed to perfection. Couples even matched in clothing! o'clock, the court was presented, and Mark Lomanto and Rose Zarrelli were crowned King and Queen. At this point, the Prom theme song, We've Cot Tonight”, was played by the Act III Band, and the Royal Couple led the dancing. By the end of the night, everyone had had a great time, and parted with wonderful memories of our Junior Prom. After pictures were taken by family members, each couple was off to the restaurant of their choice to begin the Before-Prom Dinner. At eight o'clock, everyone gathered at the Holiday Inn in Amsterdam for a never to be forgotten evening of dancing and socializing. At nine Top right: Stepping through the arbor, Chris Satterlee and Margaret Cerasia smile for the camera Bottom right: Mark Lomanto and Rose Zarrelli strike a regal pose after being crowned King and Queen. Bottom left: lohn Sanges and Stacia Dennie match perfectly as they join members of the Court. MfflP ■ , . Top Left: Scott Emanuele and Kelly Niznik anxiously awaiting the after prom party Middle Left White carnations and crystal goblets symbol- ize We've Cot Tonight ', our prom theme Middle Right Brenda Dalleo, Richard Case, and Debbie Jordon relaxing to sounds of the Act III band Bottom The 1980 Junior Prom Court: Donna Lavery, Jim Houghton. Lorena Orlosky, Jim Diana. Stacia Dennie, John Sanges. Rose Zarelli. Mark Lomanto, Eva Corsim. Aric Dicruttalo. Margaret Cerasia, Chris Satterlee, Sue LaPorta and John Garguilo 10 The Senior Class provides the backbone of school spirit at C.H.S.. The senior year is a year when former fol- lowers become leaders and leaders graduate to suc- cessful careers. Whether it be sports, drama, music, or student government, the Senior Class is always in- volved. It is sad that some students only come out for activities in their senior year, but it also shows that a senior year is important to people. A senior can be de- scribed as proud. This pride promotes the go for it attitude that culminates at graduation. Seniors really have a great feeling! They find pride in walking the hails of their school, and overwhelming excitement in their lives because of a winning football game. Seniors enjoy the last year of their twelve year struggle. Seniors are definitely psyched! Top left: lack D'Errico ponders a tough question. Top right: The Line- up: Marc Sanford. Mark Lomanto. Scott DeWeese, and Kevin Kucel. Right lohn Strouse masters the art of blowing bubbles Top The Huskies swarm onto a defending player Center left: Sandy Sullivan is caught roaming the halls Above: Todd Brown —number one Disco fan Left A seductive Lorena Orlosky glances up from her dance with Jim Diana 11 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES . . . Important Parts of a Student's Life. A student's life doesn't end when the bell rings at 2:48 . . . it's much more than schoolwork. Some stu- dents have jobs and homework to keep them busy, others have par- ties, but a major part of the stu- dent body are involved in sports and clubs. Even if a student isn't a member of an athletic team or a club, he or she usually supports the organization by being part of the crowd at the games or buying items a club is selling to raise mon- ey. Last fall, I.F.C. sold candles, the Huskey Growl sold papers all year and just about every club had a car wash in the fall. Also, the Varsi- ty Soccer games were attended by record-breaking crowds-a first for G.H.S.! Our school is fortunate to have a diverse athletic program which of- fers sports for the enthusiastic golfers, skiers, or tennis buffs; sports which demand the stamina of the runner; and physical contact sports such as soccer, football, field hockey, and basketball. We also have a number of clubs ap- pealing to many personalities. For the artistically talented, we have Scitamard, Choir, and Band. For students hoping to travel, there are I.F.C. and the French Club. For those interested in journalism, the Oracle and the Huskey Growl of- fer opportunities to work, and for those interested in the welfare of the student body, there is the Stu- dent Council. In any case, classes are not the only facet of a student's life! Top: With a powerful kick Bob Hine (4) in- timidates a Glen Falls Striker Above: Keep- ing in stride. Bill Moore runs past the school Right: Blocking for Todd Looman (42), Chris Satterlee (1) prepares to tackle. Top left: Lynn Brown on the attack during a fast-paced game Lower left: After a careful putt. Bob Moses waits for the results. Below: The C H S. band performs its half-time routine at one of the Varsity foot- ball games Bottom right: Craig Sax portrays Mortimer in The Fantasticks by trying a futile attempt at kidnapping Lorena Orlosky. 13 Gloversville Goes For It! u The city of Gloversville, long known for the excellence of its leather products, still prepares hides from many countries to be made into useful items. Gloversville needs more sport and recreational facilities, although the city does boast tennis courts, baseball fields, a swimming pool, and three parks. The Gloversville Free Library is also developing into a true community re- source, providing residents with reading and reference materials and special programs. The recently reorga- nized bus system transports Gloversvillians all over the city at a reasonable price. The Society to Promote the Revitalization of Gloversville ( S. P. R. I. N. G. ), togeth- er with the Chamber of Commerce and area businesses, are working towards making Gloversville a better city. Left: A scenic view of Myer's Park, one of fhe city's first parks Be- low: The Darling Field tennis courts are just one example of free recreation in our town Gloversville High School students are proud to see our city making gains in many ways, and the Oracle staff especially thanks all of the businesses, organizations, and citizens who have helped support our yearbook through paid advertising. We urge ail readers to patron- ize our advertisers. Left: The city busses provide cheap transportation to all parts of Gloversville and are much appreciated by the city residents. 15 SECOND TO NONE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front row: Sue LaPorta—treasurer; Margaret Cerasia—secretary; Back row: Janet Trombley—vice-president; Eva Corsini—president KIMBERELY ACKER 'Kim D.E.C.A. 3, 4 LORRAINE ADAMS Lorri French Club 1; Choir Club 1. 2. 3, 4; I.F.C. 1, 2; Concert Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; F.M.C.C. 4 BETH AKEY Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4; BO.C.ES. 3, 4. YVETTE AMBROSINO MICHELLE ANADIO MICHAEL ANACNOSTOPULOS Ag GARY ANTONUCCI Ant Industrial Arts Club 1. 3; Biology Club 3; Santa Cross Country 2; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Project 4; Senior Day 4. 18 Tracey DiMaio reaches out and touches someone — could it be Larry Gerald Smith munching out on tacos. LISA ARNOLD Mona Ski Team 1; I.F.C. 1; Choir Club 1; Birthday Choir 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Student Aide 4, Concert Choir 1. KORALEE ATKINSON Kor I F C 1, 2, 3, 4; Husky Growl 2, 3, 4; Felicita 3; Band Club 2, 3; Choir Club 2, 3; Concert Band 2, 3; Marching Band 2. 3; Pep Band 2, 3; Area All County Band 3; Area All County State Choir 2; Concert Choir 2; Orchestra 1; Santa Project 4; Scitamard 2. 3. MACAIRE BALZANO Mo Girl's Flag Football 4-captain; Spring Track 1, 2, 3, 4-captain; Winter Track 1, 2. 3. 4-captain; Varsity Field Hockey 1f 2. 3, 4-captain; Varsity Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4 —captain; Student Council 4; Homeroom Representative 1, 2, 3, 4; Husky Growl 2, 3, 4-sports editor; Touchdown Club 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 ANNETTE BARKSDALE Afro-American Club 1, 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 19 CLARICE BARKSDALE Afro-American Club 1, 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. JOANNE BEACH Oracle 3; I.F.C. ‘1, 2, 3; Santa Protect 4; Senior Day 4; Majorettes 1. WENDY BECK I.F.C. 3; Santa Project 4 HOLLY BENS Girl's Flag Football 4; Oracle 4-Activity co-editor; French Club 1; I.F.C. 3; Host of Exchange Student 3, 4; Husky Growl 2, 3, 4; Choir Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Area All County State Choir 1, 2. 3; Concert Choir 1, 2. 3. 4; Birthday Choir 1. 2; Madrigal Group 1; N.Y.S.S.M.A. Competition 1; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; International Thespian Society 3, 4; Scitamard 1. 2. 3, 4; Spring Play Committee 1, 2. 3, 4; Gypsy 1; Guys and Dolls 2; Oliver 3; West Side Story 4; Student of the Month 4. Maria Weaver. Diana Oare. Kim Viscosi. Corrine Loux, Eileen Stock. Kristen Davin, and Rose Zarrelli state a well known fact! 20 DEBBIE VLOCK AND LAURIE VAN BUREN —PUBLISHED WRITERS Two Gloversville High School seniors, Debbie Vlock and Laurie Van Buren, had work published this year in major publications. Debbie's short story Balloon was published in the LEATHERSTOCKING IOURNAL. Debbie plans to become a journalist. When asked about how she intends to start in this field, she replied, I want to work for a newspaper for a while. Then after I make some money and settle down, I'd like to write books. Laurie's poem, Raindrop , was published in SEVEN- TEEN. She wants to be a writer and says that writing poetry for magazines ... is a good way to start. WILLIAM E. BERNHARDT SCOTT BISSETT Freshman Football 1; Spring Track 1; Varsity Basketball 3-statistician; |.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1-captain; Golf 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 THERESA BLACKWOOD Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 SCOTT BLOMQUIST The Late Bloomer Senior Day 4; Student Government Day 3, 4; School Store 3. 21 SHERRI BOWLER MARY BRADY Bee NANCY BRIENZA Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 Touchdown Club 3; Choir Club 1, 2; Santa Projer 4; Romeo and luliet 2; Senior Day 4 ROBERT BRIGGS Rob RONALD BRIGGS Ron Oracle 3, 4 —ad editor, I.F.C. 1, 2, 3; Santa Project 4 RENEE BROADWELL Spring Track 1; Varsity Field Hockey 2; |.V. Field Hockey 1; Girl's |.V. Basketball 1; Homeroom Re- presentative 1; French Club 1, 2, 3; Industrial Arts Club 3, 4; Husky Growl 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 STEVE BROSAT Winter Track 3. DAVID BROWN Freshman Football 1; Spring Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Win- ter Track 2, 3; Wrestling 3, 4 ELEANOR BROWN Lynn Grl's Flag Football 4; Spring Track 1; Varsity Field Hockey 3-manager, 4-captain; J.V. Field Hockey 1; Girl's Varsity Volleyball - best defense, 2-man- ager. 3 —m.v.p., 4 —captain; Student Council 4 — president; Afro-American Club 1; Husky Growl 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Key Club 2; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Girl's Softball 3 —m.v.p, 4-captain; National Merit Let- ter of Commendation 3; D.A.R Good Citizenship Award 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Girl's State Representative 3. TAMMY BURGESS TIMOTHY M. BYRNE Animal J.V. Football 3; Industrial Arts Club 3, 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 CHRISTINE CALANDRA I F C 2. 3 SANDRA CASE Sandy Spring Track 1, 2; Winter Track 1, 2; I.F.C. 1; Biology Club 2; Santa Project 4. ROBERT CLARKIN Varsity Soccer 3, 4-captain; J.V. Soccer 1, 2; Ski Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; D.E.C.A 4; Empire State Games Soccer-4 ROBERT CLINE -Cliner Winter Track 1; Varsity Soccer 3, 4; J.V. Soccer 1, 2-m.v.p., captain; Santa Project 4 MARGARET CERASIA Homeroom Representative 2, 3. 4; Class Secretary 4; Oracle 4 —senior co-editor; I F.C. 2, 3; Host of Foreign Exchange Stu- dent 2; Felicita 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Prom Court 3; Homecoming Queen Court 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. Scitamard 2, 3; Stage Crew 2, 3; Guys and Dolls 2. TRISHA CLIZBE Oracle 4 — co-subscriptions editor; French Club 1, 2. 3; Choir Club 4 —vice president; Area All County Choir 1, 4, Concert Choir 1, 2. 4; Santa Project 4; Student Aide 4 - KAREN COLE Casey Girl's Varsity Basketball 3 — manager; Oracle 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Student Aide 4 EVA CORSINI Cross Country 1,2; Spring Track I; Ski Team 3; Student Council 1,2,3.4; Class Representa- tive 1.2,3.4; Husky Growl 2, Concert Band 1; Marching Band I; Area All County Band 1; National Honor Society 3. secretary 4; Prom Court 3; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Class President 2.3, 4, Foothills Council Leadership Council 4 LORRI COOK I F C 4; Majorettes 4 TONY COZZOLINO Cozz | V. Football 1,2; Santa Project 4 MICHAEL COON Cooney'' Oracle 3; I.F.C. 1,3; Biology Club 3; Choir Club 1.2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2; lazz-Rock Ensemble 1.2,3,4; N V S.S.M A Competition 1.2,3.4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Inter- national Thespian Society 1,2,3,4, Scitamard 1,2,3, president - 4, Stage crew 3,4; Fall Play Committee 1,2,3,4; Spring Play Committee 1.2,3,4, Come Back Little Sheba 1, Gypsy 1; Godspell 1; The Mousetrap 2; Guys and Dolls 2. The Fantastiks 3; Prisoner of Second Avenue 3; Oliver 3. West Side Story 4, Best Supporting Actor 3. ANTOINETTE COZZOLINO 25 MITCHELL CRONIN I V Soccer 1; Wrestling 3. MARY ELLEN CROSSMAN Whipples Girl's Varsity Volleyball manager-3,4; Oracle-co- editor underclassmen 4; French Club 1.2,3,4; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Biology Club 2; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4, Scitmard 2; Student Government Day 3. TIMOTHY CROWL Tim Oracle Ad co-editor 4; I.F.C. 4; Band Club 2,3,4, lazz Band 2,3,4; Pit Band 3,4; N.Y.S.SMA. Competition 2,3; National Honor Society 4, Area All State Concert Band 3,4; Boy's State Representative 3-alternate; Audio-Visual Aide 3,4. DENISE CUMMINGS (Above) Melanie Smith takes a moment to get away from it all. (Right) Stacia Dennie smiles as she's caught in the act. 26 BRENDA DALLEO Oracle advertising staff 4; I F C. 1,2; Band Club 2, 3 —treasurer, 4 - secretary; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4-Drum Major; Pit Band 2,3, 4; Pep Band 1,2,3, Area All County Wind Ensemble 1,2,3,4, Concert Choir 2-accompanist; NV.S.S M A Competition 3,4, Senior Day 4; Scitamard 4. Guys and Dolls 2, The Fantastiks 3; Oliver 3- accompanist; Girl's Chorus 2-accompanist; West Side Story 4 - accompanist JOHN DAMIANO Varsity Football 3,4, ).V. Football 2; Freshman Football 1; J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1. JOHN DARLING Freshman Football 1; Winter Track 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 KRISTIN DAVIN Varsity Football 4 - statistician; Girl's Flag Football Team 4-captain; Ski Team 3 —manager: French Club 4-treasurer. I.F.C. 3 —vice president, 4- president, FHusky Growl 3; Felicita Club 3,4, Touchdown Club 3,4, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 GUISEPPE DECICCO loe j.V. Soccer 2,3. BONNIE-JO DAVIS Bong Cross Country 1,2,3; Spring Track 1,2,4; Winter Track 1.2; FHusky Growl 2; Key Club 3,4-presi- dent; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4; Homeroom Representative 1,2,3,4. 27 MARY DELONG Senior Day 4 BRAD DENNIE Bradley J.V. Soccer 1,2; Ski Team 3; Tennis 1,2,3,4; I.F.C. 2, 3,4. STACIA DENNIE Space Girl's Flag Football Team 4; J.V. Basketball Cheerleading 2; Tennis 4; Oracle 4; I.F.C. 3,4; Touchdown Club 3; Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Gypsy 1 JACK D'ERRICO Freek SCOTT DEWEESE Varsity Soccer 3,4-captain; J.V Soccer 1,2; Ski Team 2,3,4; Computer Science Club 2,4. National Honor Society 4, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 JAMES DIANA Cricket Varsity Football 3,4. |.V. Football 2; Freshman Football 1, Varsity Baseball 3,4; J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Ski Team 1; National Honor Society 4. Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4. ARIC DICRUTTALO Ace J.V. Baseball 2-captain; Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 3,4; J.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; Prom Court 3. TRACEY DIMAIO Buddy J.V. Football Cheerleading 4-captain; J.V. Basketball Cheerleading 2; Student Council 2; Class Vice-President 1; Husky Growl 1; Felicita Club 1,2, 4; Touchdown CLub 1,2,3,4 —treasurer; Colorguard — Bannerline 1,2; Student Faculty Advisory Committee 3,4, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 ROBERT DIMEZZA Bob DAVID DIODATO Ditto Cross Country 3,4; Spring Track ,4 — captain; Win- ter Track 3,4-captain; Santa Project 4 ANN DONNELLY Freshman Baseball 1 - manager; Freshman Basketball 4-manager; Girl's Varsity Basketball 3; Girl's J.V. Basketball 2; Student Council 2,3,4; French Club 4, Husky Growl 2 — Administration editor, 3 —lay-out editor, 4 - drama-music editor. Felicita Club 4, Band Club 3 — treasurer, 4 — president; Concert Band 1.2,3,4, Marching Band 2, 3,4, Area All County Wind Ensemble 4; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4; Girl's State Representative 3 - alternate; Girl's Varsity Softball 4-captain; Youth Advisory Council 3; Foothills Council Student Exchange 4 GEORGE DORFMAN Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 4: J.V Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball I; Golf 1,2,3.4; Band Club 2,3,4. Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 1; Pit Band 2,3,4; Area All County Band 1; Area All County Wind Ensemble 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Senior Day 4; Guys and Dolls 2; Oliver 3; West Side Story 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 29 CHRIS DOWD Varsity Soccer 4 DEBRA EISEMANN Debbie Area All County State Choir 2.3,4; Concert Choir 2,3.4 KELLY ELMENDORF SCOTT EMANUELE Spring Track 1; Winter Track 1; Varsity Soccer 3,4, ).V. Soccer 1,2; Oracle 4 —co-sports editor; Com- puter Science Club 4; Host of Exchange Student 3. 30 MARY EMDEN I.F.C. 2,3; Biology Club 2; Concert Band 1,3,4; Pit Band 1,4; Scitamard 1,2; Gypsy 1; West Side Story 4 DAN ERNST Cross Country 1,2,3,4; French Club 1. 1. JOAN ESPER 'loanie'' Girl's Flag Football Team 4; Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 4 - co-captain; j.V. Basketball Cheerleading 2 - co-captain, 3; Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1; Student Council 2; Oracle 3- activities editor, 4 - co-editor-in-chief; French Club 2- secretary, 3 —vice-president; I.F.C. 1,2,3 — publicity officer, 4 —vice-president. Computer Science Club 4, Husky Growl 2-lay-out editor, 3- editor, 4-assistant to the editor-in-chief; Felicita 4, Band Club 2; Concert Band 2, Pep Band 2; Area All County Band 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4; Scitamard 2; America's Outstanding Names and Faces 3. JOANN ESPOSITO Don't worry, Mary Ellen Crossman, the Xerox machine won't bite, but maybe Mr. Harris will! 31 W. GLEN EVERHART Glhgan Tennis 1,2,3 —most wins, 4; Homeroom re- presentative 1,2,3,4; Band Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Band l,2,3,4; Marching l,2,3,4, jazz Band 2,3,4, Stage Band 2,3,4; Pit Band 2; Pep Band 1,2.3; Area All County Band 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Senior Day 4 JOHN FLINT Flint Stone Freshman Football 1. SCOTT ALFRED FEDORCZYK Prof Senior Day 4; Student Government Day 3 — court clerk KATHRYN LOUISE FOX Kathi Band Club 4; Choir Club 2; Area All County State Choir 2. MARK D. FLANSBURG Wrestling 1,2; French Club 1,2; I.F.C. 1,2.3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1, 2; Stage Crew 1.2; Fall Play Committee 1,2; Romeo and luliet 2; The Mousetrap 2. DAVID FRASIER Bowling 1.2,3,4; Tennis 2; Golf 3; Santa Project 4 32 LISA FRASIER Girl's Flag Football 4; Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1; Class Representative 1 - secretary; Oracle 3, 4; I.F.C. 2; Computer Science Club 4; Felicita 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Colorguard- Frontline 1, 2, 3-captain; National Honor Society 4; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Scitamard 1; Student Lunch Advisory Committee 3. KIMBERLY GALLUP Kimmy Concert Choir 3, 4; Girl's Choir 1. JEFFERY FRYE Radar Winter Track 1; Varsity Soccer 4 —trainer, player; J.V. Soccer 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2; Ora- cle 4 —art staff; Industrial Arts Club 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. CYNTHIA GALPIN Cindy ).V. Volleyball 2, 3. KATHERINE FUNKE Girl's Flag Football 4; Cross Country 1, 2; Spring Track 1, Winter Track 2; J.V. Volleyball 1; Girl's J.V. Softball 2; Student Council 4; Oracle 3-layout editor. 4-co- editor in-chief; I.F.C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Host of Ex- change Student 4; Husky Growl 2, 3 —lay- out editor, 4; Band Club 4, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4, International Thespian Society 3, 4, Scitamard 1, 2. 3, 4, Stage Crew 2. 3, 4, Spring and Fall Play Committee 3, 4; The Mousetrap 3; Guys and Dolls 2; West Side Story 4; Class Secretary 2. 3. ELIZABETH GALWAY 33 TOM MUSCATO—BODYBUILDER Every Monday through Friday nights, Tom Muscato can be found working out in the weight room at the Gloversville Y.M.C.A.. Muscles bulge and sinews strain as he forces out one rep after another. He has a very extensive workout and exercises each body part. On Mondays and Thursdays, he works on his chest, back, and shoulders. On Tuesdays and Fridays, he works on his arms and legs. Tom eats lots of proteins and very little sugar. Since he started lifting weights about two years ago, he has gained a lot of muscle. In November, he could bench press with free weights a maximum of 250 lbs.. His maximum squat was 310 lbs.. A good thing about bodybuilding, according to Tom, is that You can change your body . and gain strength and muscle tone. Tom was influenced by his father, who used to lift weights. Tom was overweight, so his father suggested that he try weight lifting. He tried it and stuck with it. Tom is planning on joining the Navy and will contin- ue to lift weights to stay in shape. RICHARD R. GARDNER Ron STEVEN GARDNER Steven JOHN J. GARGUILO Santa Project 4; Scitamard 3. 4; The Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4-captain; Santa Project 4. Varsity Football 3, 4; |.V. Football 2-cap- Mousetrap 3; West Side Story 4 tain; Freshman Football 1-captain; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; j.V. Baseball 2-captain; Fresh- man Baseball 1-captain, Varsity Basketball 3, 4; |.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1 - captain; National Honor Society 3, 4; Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4. 34 LAURIE GETMAN CINDY GLOVER |.V. Volleyball 2 SCOTT GLOVER Industrial Arts Club 2, 3. CRISTINA GOMIS Cris Varsity Basketball 4, Tennis 4. French Club 4; I.F.C. 4, Foreign Exchange Student form Spain; Band Club 4, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 ANN MARGARET GRADY 35 CONNIE HALL DAVID HAMMOND I V FOOTBALL 2; Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3,4; J V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Winter Track 2; D E C.A 4 JOHN DANIEL HANIFIN I.F.C. 1; Computer Science Club 2,3, 4, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 STEVE HARTNETT Nip MAUREEN HEACOCK 'Rene'' Class rep 1,2,3,4; Oracle 4 - subscriptions manager; French Club 4, I.F.C. 1,2,3.4; Domestic Exchange Student to Oregon 3; Choir Club 1; Concert Band 2; Marching Band 2; Concert Choir 1; lazz-Rock Ensemble 1; Madrigal Group 1; N.Y.S.S.M A. Competition 1; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. Scitamard 1,2,3; Stage Crew 1,2; Gypsy 1; Romeo and luliet 2, Guys and Dolls 2; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4 RICHARD HELWIG Hollywood'' |.V. BASEBALL 2. Wrestling 1. 2,3,4-captain; Senior Day 4 JAMES HOAGBOON Hog Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Football 2-captain; Freshman football 1; IV Baseball 2; Fresh- man Baseball 1; Spring Track 3; Ski Team 2. 3.4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 DANIEL HOHENFORST 36 JAMES HOUGHTON Jimmy Varsity Football 3, 4; J.V Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Spring Track 2, 3, 4; Freshman Basketball 1; Ski Team 3-man- ager. Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 MICHAEL IOELE Ayotolli Freshman Basketball 1; D E C.A. 2, 4 MARK IMLER LORI JAMES I.F.C. X 2, 3. DENISE M. JAROS Cross Country 1-manager; Freshman Bas- ketball 1-manager; Felicita 4; Colorguard- Bannerline 1, 2; Santa Project 4; Girl's Softball 2, 3-statistician. DEBBIE JORDAN Deb Varsity Field Hockey 3; J.V. Field Hockey 2; Varsity Volleyball 3 - statistician; J.V. Volleyball 3 - statistician; I.F.C. 3; Touchdown Club 1; Choir Club 2, 3; Area All County Wind EnsembJe 2; Concert Choir 2. 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard X 2; Stage Crew 1. CYNTHIA ANN JOSLIN Cindy I.F.C. 3; Husky Growl 2, 3 —trea- surer 4; Choir Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Area All County State Choir 2, 3; Concert Choir 1, 2, 3. Birthday Choir 1, 2; N.Y.S.S.M.A. Com- petition 1; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1, 2. 3, 4; Gypsy 1; Guys and Dolls 2; Oliver 3; West Side Story 4 37 CATHLEEN R. KADLE Cathy Husky Growl 3; Touchdown Club 4; Concert Choir 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 DONALL KENNY Scitamard 1.2,3,4; Student Council 1; Winter Track 1; Spring Track 4; J.V. Soccer 1,2,3 — varsity trainer; Concert Choir 3,4; )azz - Rock Ensemble 3,4; Romeo and Juliet 2; IF C 4; Foreign Exchange Student to Costa Rica 4 KATHRYN A. KEARNEY Kerry Varsity Football 4-stats; Girl's Flag Football 4. Ski Team 1,2,3,4 - captain, French Club 3,4-vice president; I.F.C. 1,2,3; Husky Growl 3; Ski Club 3,4; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 KELLY KENYON JACQUELINE KELLY Jackie Varsity Soccer 4 —manager; J.V. Soccer 2-manager, Felicita 4; Concert Band 1; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 KIMBERLY KENYON Kim French Club 2; I.F.C. 3; Santa Project 4 38 TODD KENYON Winter Track 1; Wrestling 2. TERRY KLINGBEIL Santa Project 4 LISA KING Twig Oracle 4; I.F.C. 1,2; Felicita 4, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 CINDY KRUEGER Krug Tennis 1,2,3,4; Varsity Volleyball 3, 4-statis- tician; Biology Club 1; Band Club 3; Concert Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 3; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4. MONICA KENYON IOHN KITCHEN KEVIN KUCEL Freshman Football 1; Colt 2,3,4 39 CATHLEEN JO LAIR Senior Day 4 JOHN LANDER ROMOLA LANG Girl's Flag Football 4, Varsity Field Hockey 4; French Club 4; I.F.C. 4; Foreign Exchange Student from New Zealand 4; Band Club 4; Santa Project 4. Scitamard 4; Fall Play Committee 3. SUSAN LAPORTA Girl's Flag Football 4; Girl's Varsity Basketball 3; Girl's IV Basketball 2-m.v.p; ).V. Volleyball 2, 3; Homeroom Representative and class treasurer 2, 3, 4; l.f.C. 2; National Honor Society 4; Student Faculty Advisory Committee 2; Prom Court 3; Prom Committee 3, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4. ANTHONY LAURIA Gl Bear” Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 DONNA LAVERY Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 3, 4 - co-captain; J.V. Basketball Cheerleading 2; Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1; Oracle 4— art editor; French Club 2, 3; I.F.C. 2. 3; Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Gloversville 1980 Winter Carnival Queen 3. 40 IOHN LAWRINAIT RICHARD LEE Rich Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3,4; J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman 8aseball 1; Freshman Basketball 1; Freshman 8asketball 1; Santa Project 4, ROGER THERRIEN — CYCLIST AND MECHANIC Speeding across the Meco flats comes Roger Therrien on his motorcycle. Roger has five motorcycles (three Suzukis, a Hodaka, and a Harley), a snowmachine, and a go cart. He rides his motorcycles in the summer and rebuilds them in the winter. I've been into mechanical stuff since ninth grade, says Roger. Roger's garage on Summer St. serves as his work- shop. Small engines sit here and there, and countless tools and parts hang on the walls. Friends and neigh- bors give him their old engines and Roger rebuilds them. He is a self-taught mechanic and even repairs television sets. One of his current projects is the build- ing of a motorcycle which is half Harley and half Hodaka. He is also trying to customize the engine of a '65 Mustang which sits stripped in his yard. When Roger graduates he plans to work on turbines at General Electric and continue his work as a mechanic on the side. 41 THOMAS LEVEILLE PAUL LICON Poda Varsity Soccer 3,4 - captain; J V. Soccer 1,2; ).V. Basketball 2; Fresh- man Basketball 1 —captain; Santa Project 4 MARK LOMANTO I V. Football 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 3,4 - co-captain, I V. Basketball 2, Freshman Basket- ball 1; Student Council 1,2,3,4; I.F.C. 1; Prom Court-King 3, Santa Project 4, Stage Crew 1. CORRINE LOUX 'Beanie'' I V. Football 2 - statistician; Girl's Flag Football Team 4; Oracle 2.3; I.F.C 1,2,3; Husky Growl 1,2; Felicita 1.2,3-secretary, 4, Touchdown Club 3.4; Colorguard - Bannerline 2, Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 Sandy Spiry and Chris Waffle enjoy another fun study hall 42 WILLIAM MADISON Bill TINA MANCHESTER Willie Girl's Varsity Basketball 4, Girl’s I V Basketball 2,3, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 KATHLEEN M. MARTIN Kath Girl's Varsity Basketball 1 - manager; I.F.C. 3,4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; International Thespian Soci- ety 3,4; Stage Crew 3; Fall Play Committee 3,4; The Mousetrap 3; West Side Story 4. TIM MATTICE Edgar Varsity Soccer 3; ).V Soccer 1 - best offence, 2-m.v.p., captain; In- dustrial Arts Club 4 LESLIE MAY Foreign Exchange Student to Nor- way 4; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Scitamard 1,2, 3; Band 1,2,3; Band Club 2,3; Husky Growl 2,3 - activities editor 43 DONNA MAURO “Twink Girl's I V. Volleyball 3; Santa Project 4. 44 SUSAN MAYE MICHAEL MC CLOSKEY Ski I V Football 2; Freshman Basketball 1. SHERRY MEHER Felicita 3,4 ROGER MENDETTA Rog Cross Country 22 Industrial Arts Club 2.3.4 LINDA MILLER Pepper Girl's Softball 1; Girl's J.V. Volleyball 1,2. MYRON MILLER Varsity Soccer 3; |.V. Soccer 1,2. ARMAND MILLS Yoda I V Baseball 2; Cross Country 1,2; Spring Track 1; Oracle 4- photographer; Photography Club 3; Husky Growl 2,3,4; Santa Project 4; Scitamard 2,3,4; Fall Play Committee 2,3,4, Guys and Dolls 2; Oliver 3; West Side Story 4. WILLIAM P. MOORE Crizz Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Spring Track 1; Ski Team 1,2,3,4 (Left) Michele Trippoda encourages a reluctant Mrs Vietri to have her picture taken (Above) Eva Corsini; See, Dad, I told you that I do my homework in study hall 43 KATHERINE MOREY Seymour Freshman Basketball Cheerleader 1; Santa Project 4; Majorettes 1. PAGE MORRISON ROBERT S. MOSES Winter Track 2.3.4; Coif 1.2,3,4, I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Computer Science Club 4, Santa Project 4; Student Aide 4 KIMBERLY MARIE MUSCATO Kim'' Touchdown Club 4, Santa Project 4, Homeroom Representative 1,2,3,4 TOM MUSCATO Muskrat I 46 SALLY MEYERS RICK TEETZ-SKYDIVER Rick Teetz has an unusual hobby: skydiving. He began last August at the Fulco Airport on Rt. 67 in johnstown and has completed more than seven jumps. He exits the plane at a height of 2800-3200 feet and hopes to go even higher next year. It's unreal,” says Rick. When you're free falling it's very noisy because of the wind roaring past your ears, but once the parachute opens and you float toward the earth, every- thing is completely silent. There isn't a sound. The earth below seems fake. Cars and buildings look like little toys, and forests look like clumps of moss.” Since skydiving can be very dangerous, a person must take a six hour course at the airport and pass a written exam be- fore making his first jump. Rick got interested in skydiving when he overheard some people talking about it in school. After graduation, Rick plans to serve in the Navy for four years and then go on to college. ANDREA NICOLELLA Audra Girl's Flag Football team 4; Varsity Baseball 4— manager; ).V Baseball 1,2,3-statistician, manager; I.F.C. 1,2; Computer Science Club 2; Touchdown Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1,2; Stage Crew 3; Guys and Dolls 3. DEBRA NIZNIK Dizzy Oracle 1,2,3; I.F.C. 1,2; Felicita 1,2; Colorguard- Bannerline 2; Santa Project 4 PATRICIA NYLAND Pat Scitamard 1. DEBRA OARE Deb Area All County State Choir 3; Concert Choir 3; Santa Project 4 47 DIANA OARE Freshman Basketball 1 - manager; Oracle 4; I.F.C. 3,4; Felicita 3.4- secretary; Majorettes 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 JOHN ORLOFF Computer Science Club 2,3,4. MICHAEL ORLOFF ).V Football 2; Freshman Football 1, Freshman Baseball 1; Spring Track 2; Santa Project 4. LORENA ORLOSKEY Chris Dowd to Scott Emanuele - Scott, is she still looking at me 48 JAMIE PALMATEER BRYON PATTERSON Minute'' I V. Soccer 2; Bowling 3,4; Santa Project 4, JONNIE LYNN PECK Girl’s Varsity Volleyball 4 — statistician. Girl’s Volleyball 4 - statistician. Oracle 4, Felicita 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 DARIN PEELER 49 Bryon Patterson, for such a small guy you sure do eat a lot. Steve Gardner shows the ease of scoring. DESIREE PERHAM Dee J.V. Soccer 2 —manager, statistician. Girl's Softball 2; Homeroom Representative 1,2,3,4, Oracle 4 — faculty editor; I.F.C 1,2,3, Host of Student Ex- change 2,3; Husky Growl 3 —lay-out editor; Felicita 3; Concert Band 1,2; Marching Band 2; National Honor Society 3, Scitamard 1,2,3; Stage Crew 1,2; Girl's Representative to Wells College Leadership Conference 4 CHRISTINA PERNA Chris'' French Club 1,2,3; I.F.C. 1,2,3; Husky Growl 3,4; Felicita 2,3; Touchdown Club 3.4; Santa Project 4; Scitamard 1. JAMES PERSON ELLEN PETTIT 50 ANNA MARIE PHELPS ANTHONY PIAZZA Tony Oracle 4; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Biology Club 1,2; Band Club 2,3,4 - treasurer; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Pit Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1; Area All County Band 1; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1,2,3,4; Gypsy 1; Romeo and Juliet 2; Guys and Dolls 2; West Side Story 4 STEVE PULEO VICKY RALSTON GEORGE RAVA D E C.A. 2,3,4-president; School Store Manager 2,3,4; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4; Student Aide 2,3,4. 51 After graduation many C.H.S. seniors will enter into military service. They must take aptitude tests for the divisions in which they want to enter. The tests consist of questions on English, science, mathmatics, and elec- tronics. A physical is required for all canidates, who must also go to boot camp. Here, they go through ba- sic training, which includes exercising, learning how to handle weapons, and personal grooming. Student's reasons for entering the service vary. For instance, David Brown, who is entering the Army's 82nd Air Borne said, I like jumping out of planes. Tim Byrne, entering the National Guard, says, I'd rather be there than drafted somewhere else. I don't want to go over seas. Pam Telfer is a Private E-1 in the Marine Corps. She wants to go into the field of aviation. Pam's reasons for entering are unique. She became interested at the age of 12, when the television series Ba Ba Black Sheep was on. She feels that being in the Marines is a good way to get an education and later a job. The above are only a few of the seniors who will serve our country as they also help to better them- selves. TAMIE RICHARDS , T R BENJAMIN MATHEW ROCHESTER Roache Varsity Baseball 1,2,3-manager; Bowling 3; I.F.C 1,2,3,4; Computer Science Club 1,2,3, 4; Husky Growl 1,2; Senior Day 4. CONNIE ROLLER Girl's Varsity Volleyball 1 2-manager; Ora- cle 1; I.F.C. 1,2; Felicita 4; Colorguard- Bannerline 2,3; Santa Project 4 52 STACEY ROMAINE Santa Project 4 TODD RORICK STEPHEN RUF Ruffy Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3,4 TAMI SAGER Girl's Flag Football 4; Felicita 1,2; Touchdown Club 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; ).V. Football 2 — manager TIM ST. THOMAS Breezly Bruin I V Football 2; Freshman Football 1; French Club 1; I.F.C. 4; Comput- er Science Club 2.3.4; Host of Exchange Stu- dent 4. Marching Band 3; lazz-Rock Ensem- ble 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 Steve Hartnett - This assembly is a joke 53 MARC SANFORD Prof Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Soccer 1,2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 3; ).V. Basketball 1,2; Class Officer 1-president; National Honor Society 3,4; Santa Project 4 JOHN SANGES Sanchez Varsity Baseball 3; J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Golf 1,2,3,4 —captain; Husky Growl 1,2; National Honor Society 3.4 — vice-president; Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Boy's State Representative 3. CHRISTOPHER SATTERLEE Satch Varsity Football 3,4; j.V. Football 2, Freshman Football 1 - captain; Varsity Baseball 3,4; I. V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 3,4, J.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 CRAIG SAX Steve VanBrocklin - all fingers? 54 BRENDA SCHWED J.V. Football Cheerleading 2,3-captain; Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1; French Club 3; Felicita 3; Touchdown Club 3; Colorguard - Frontline 3,4; Colorguard - Bannerline 1,2; Santa Project 4 REBECCA SEELOW Freshman Football 1-manager; Class Officer 1 — treasurer; I F C. 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Girl's Softball 2. PETER SEMIONE Semi one Varsity Football 3,4, j.V. Football 2; Fresh- man Football 1; Senior Day 4; Homeroom Representative 4. ANTHONY SENA Sem Freshman Football 1; J.V. Soccer 2. 55 JAMES SERVELLO lim Freshman Football 1. STEVEN SHAFFER Shrap Library Student Aide 1; Santa Project 4 RONALD SIMEK S.m Industrial Arts Club 1. RICHARD SIMON PATRICIA SLADE Pat Santa Project 4 CLYDE SMITH Sticks Tennis 2,3,4; Homeroon Representative 2,3; Band Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; I azz Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pit Band 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4, Area All County Band 1,2,3; |azz-Rock Ensemble 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. 36 GERALD SMITH Computer Science Club 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 KAREN SMITH Girls' Flag Football Team 4; Spring Track 1,2; Winter Track 1,2; Student Council 1,2, Flusky Growl 1; Birthday Choir 1, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Student Aide; U S A National Record in the 880 yard run 1. MELANIE SMITH Oracle 4 - underclassmen co-editor; I.F.C. 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 JACK SMULLEN Nib Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3.4 SANDRA SPIRY Sandy Girls' Flag Football Team 4; Spring Track 1; Winter Track 1; Oracle 2,3, 4, Ski Club 4; Santa (’reject 4; Senior Day 4 KATHERINE SNYDER 57 TERRY SPRAKER Duke Varsity Football 3,4; ).V Football 2; Freshman Football 1. DANIEL SPRUNG Kong |.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1. IVY STEELE Varsity Baseball 4 - statistician; j.V. Baseball 3 - statistician; J.V. Field Hockey 1; Oracle 1,2,4- subscriptions; Husky Growl 4; Touchdown Club 2,3-vice president, 4; Colorguard-Bannerline 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4; Scitamard 3; Homeroom Representative 1. EILEEN STOCK Leenie J.V Football 2 - statistician; Varsity Football Cheerleading 3,4 —co- captain; Girl's Flag Football Team 4; ).V. Basketball Cheerleading 2; Ski Team 1,3,4; Student Council 3,4; I.F.C. 1.2,3; Husky Growl 4-dept editor; Felicita 1,2,3,4; Touchdown Club 3,4; Marching Band 2; Colorguard-Bannerline 2; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4 58 JOHN STROUSE Cheese” Varsity Football 4; J.V Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3,4; J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 4; J.V. Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; I.F.C. 3, Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. KAREN STURGESS Santa Project 4; Scitamard 1; Girls' Softball 2. STEVEN SUCHY Sooch J.V Football 2; Freshman Football 1; J.V. Baseball 2,3; Freshman Baseball 1. SANDRA M. SULLIVAN Sandy” Girls' Flag Football Team 4; Varsity Field Hocky 1,2,3; Varsity Volleyball 1,2,3,4- manager; Oracle 1,4 — subscriptions editor; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Host of Exchange Student 3, Biology Club 2; Felicita 1,2,3,4; Touchdown Club 2; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1,2,3,4, Stage Crew 1,2, Varsity Softball 3,4 JAMIE SWART Jay J.V Football 2 - statistician. I.F.C. 1, 2; Husky Growl 1,2,3, Felicita 1,2,3; Colorguard-Frontline 1,2; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4; Student Aide 3,4. CARRIE TALCOTT Fro JEFFEREY TEETZ Varsity Soccer 4; Band Club 4; Concert Band 4; Marching Band 4; Pit Band 4; Santa Project 4 RICK TEETZ ''Rickem'' J.V. Football 2; Cross Country 3; Spring Track 1,3; Winter Track 3; ).V Basketball 2; Freshmen Basketball 1; Homeroom Representative 1; Oracle 4-Seniors Co- editor; I.F.C. 1,4; Husky Growl 2; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Boy's State Representative 3. PAM TELFER Pammy Girls Varsity Basketball 2,3; French Club 2 - treasurer, 3,4 - President; Industrial Arts Club 4-Secretary; I.F.C. 2; Choir Club 1,2,3,4; lazz-Rock Ensemble 2; Scitamard 2,3. ARMAND MILLS-PHOTOGRAPHER Armand Mills, a photographer, is well known by almost all C H S. students. He is the chief Oracle photographer as well as the Husky Growl photographer. Armand became in- terested in photography as a child as pictures were so of- ten taken of him. In fifth grade he decided that he wanted to be behind the camera. Last year Armand won fourth place in a photography contest sponsored by Stewart's Bread and Butter Shop. His photo was the Great Sacandaga Lake. During Basketball season, Armand takes pictures of the players on the team, then enlarges them and sells them to the players. Armand plans to attend college majoring in physical edu- cation, and minoring in photography. By being a photographer, one is forced to really use his eyes. Armand feels this gives him a better understanding of the world around him. He most enjoys capturing special moments and events on camera, although nature is his fa- vorite subject, because of its quiet beauty and the fact that nature is easy to get along with . 60 ROGER THERRIEN PAUL TOFINCHIO Finster j.V. Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Freshman Bas- ketball 1; Ski Team 2 MICHELE TRIPPODA Mush Girl's Flag Football Team 4; Libraty Student Aide 4; Senior Day 4 JANET TROMBLEY Girl's Flag Football Team 4; Homeroom Representa- tive 2.3.4; Oracle 3-promotion staff manager, 4 - advertising editor; Class Officer 4 —vice presi- dent; Felicita 2,3.4-treasurer; Marching Band 2, Color-guard - Bannerline 2; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. ERIC VAN ALSTYNE 61 PEGGY UNGER Felix I.F.C. 2; Felicita 4 RUSS VAN ALSTYNE Varsity Football 4; J.V. Football 2; Freshman Foot- ball 1. STEVE VAN BROCKLIN F F Cross Country 2,3; Oracle 4 LAURIE VAN BUREN French Club 2; I.F.C. 2,3,4; Husky Growl 3,4; Felicita 3; Concert Choir; Santa Project ;4; Senior Day 4; Scitamard 2 JUSTINA VAN DYKE I.F.C. 3; Santa Project 4 (Left) Now, how can I hammer this without hitting my finger? asks Roger Mendetta. CHRIS VAN HUSEN Wrestling 2,3; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 KIMBERLY VISCOSI Kim Freshman Baseball 1 - statistician; Freshman Basket- ball Cheerleader 1; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Felicita 1,2,3,4; Majorettes 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Senior Day 4; Santa Project 4, Girl's Softball 2,3,4 - statisti- cian; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 DEBORAH VLOCK Oracle 4, I.F.C. 11; Band Club 1,2; Marching Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1; Area All Country Wind Ensem- ble 2,3; Senior Day 4, Scitamard 1.2,3,4; Stage Crew 1. CHRISTINA WAFFLE Chris Girl's Flag Football Team 4; I.F.C. 1.2,3,4; Felicita 4; Santa Project 4, 916 Club 1,2,3,4. 63 (Top photo reading left to right) Friendly G.H.S. elves Greg Pisarski, lohn Darling, Ben Rochester, Ivan Wemple, Stacia Dennie, Cindy Krueger, Andrea Nicolella, Gerald Smith, and Rene Heacock descend upon an elementary school. (Above) Tim St. Thomas as Santa Claus. (Right) Paul Ligon and Tony Lauria discuss the situation. 64 SANTA PROJECT SENIOR DAY (Left to right, top to bottom) Mark Flansburg-nurse; Shelly Wilson - Mr. Reed; Eva Corsini-guidance; Kerry Kearney-Mrs. Cordovano; Scott Fedorczyk - English; An- drea Nicolella-guidance; Tami Sager-Mr. Van Arnam; Ivan Wemple — chemistry; Cary Antonucci — shop. 66 DECEMBER 10, 1980 (Left to right, top to bottom) Maureen Heacock — French; loan Esper-Mr. Kurzweil; John Hanifin-industrial arts; Renee Broadwell-Mr Gendron; Lisa Ar- nold-office; Debbie Niznik - business; Brenda Schwed and Sue LaPorta - hall monitors; Desiree Perham —Mr. Oughton; Dwight Woodruff-Mr Chap- man. 67 ERIC WAFFLE Bowling 3.4; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; 916 Club I.2.3.4. ROBIN WAGAR Varsity Soccer 4 - manager; J.V. Soccer 2 - man- ager; Homeroom Representative 1,2,3,4; Oracle 4 - subscnptions co-editor; I.F.C. 1,2,3,4; Felicita 1, 2,3,4-vice president; Colorguard - Frontline 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; 916 Club 1.2,3,4 LISA WALTHER French Club 1; Choir Club 1. MARIA WEAVER Ria Roo j.V. Football Cheerleading 4 - co-captain; Girls' Flag Football Team 4-mascot; Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1; Student Council 1,2; I.F.C. 1,2,3 — publicity; Felicita 2,3-vice president. 4-president; Touchdown Club 2,3,4-secretary; Marching Band 1; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4; Music Man 1; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 IVAN L. WEMPLE j.V Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Winter Track 1; J.V. Soccer 2; Ski Team 3; Student Council 1; Class Officer 3-vice president; Oracle 3,4-sports editor; I.F.C. 1,2,3; Computer Science Club 4; Husky Growl 1; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Senior Day 4; Santa Project 4, The Fantasticks 3; 916 Club 1,2,3,4, F.M.C.C. Scholar- ship Bowl 3, Foothills Council Leadership Confer- ence 4 Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. JOHN WIDDEMER Winter Track 1,2-manager; Oracle 4-activities co-editor; I.F.C. 3; Band Club 2 3,4, Choir Club 1,2, 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3; jazz Band 3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pit Band 3,4; Area All County Band 1,2, 3,4; National Honor Society 4; International Thespi- an Society 4; Scitamard 4; West Side Story 4; 916 Club 1,2,3,4; Area All County Wind Ensemble 1,2, 3,4. 68 TIM ST. THOMAS—MUSICIAN Ozz is the name of a three man band which was started by Tim St. Thomas. Tim plays the guitar, sings, and writes music and lyrics for the band. His songs are about people, places, and imaginative figures. Tim's interest in guitar began when his brother taught him how to play at the age of eight. At 12 he formed his own band, which plays hard rock. Ozz plays in bars when we can get a gig,-it's hard to get a job because there are so many bands. The group practices three or four hours a day. It's hard and frustrating work trying to make everything just right. The most difficult task of being in the music business is trying to win appreciation of your group's style. People seem to have certain expectations, and it's hard to please everyone. Tim plans to study music performance and theory in college. His ultimate goal, however, is a dream shared by many: to become famous. It's a million to one shot, Tim agrees. REBECCA WILLIAMS 916 Club 1,2,3,4. TIM WILLIAMS Timex Winter Track 2; Industrial Arts Club 1,2; I.F.C. 1,2,3; Fall Play Committee 1,2; Spring Play Committee 1,2; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 69 SHELLEY WILSON D E C.A. 4; Felicita 2,3; Colorguard — Frontline 1; Homecoming Queen Court 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; 916 Club 1,2, 3,4. DWIGHT WOODRUFF Woody Cross Country 2,3,4-captain; Spring Track 1,2,3,4- captain, Winter Track 1,2,3,4 — captain. I.F.C. 1; Host of Exchange Student 4, Husky Growl 4 —editor; Band Club 1,2,3, 4, Concert Band 1,2,3.4; Marching Band 1,2; jazz Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 2,3,4; Pit Band 4, Pep Band 2; National Honor Society 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; West Side Story 4; Advisor —New York State Education Commissioner 4; Foothills Exchange 4; N.Y.S. Class B Cross Country Champion; 916 Club 1,2,3,4. MARK YOST Industrial Arts Club 2; Santa Project 4; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 MISSING SENIORS JOHN AKEY “lack Varsity Football 1.2.3.4- captain; Spring Track 1,2; Winter Track 1,2. DEBORAH ANTIS PAUL BRINK RICHARD BROWER TODD BROWN Varsity Basketball 4, Freshmen Basketball 1. RICK CHARBONNEAU JAMES DANIELS ).C. Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3; Winter Track 2,3; Senior Day 4; Student of the Month 4 BRIAN GAGNE Ski Team 1,2 PETER GIBLIN Gibby Varsity Football 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. ROBERT HAMMOND JAY HASKELSON MICHELE HASKELSON Shelby STEVEN HESPELT “Abe Punkins Varsity Soccer 3,4; |.V Soccer 1,2; Class Rep 3. EDWARD JOYCE LARRY KELLER SCOTT LAIR Scotty TODD MARSHALL |.V. Football 2; Freshman Football 1. JEFF MOREY Cross Country 1. MARK MOREY Varsity Soccer 3,4, |.V. Soccer 2. FRED MORSE AARON OATHOUT SUE OCHAMPAUGH PETER OSTRANDER ROBERT PHELPS JEFF PLAYFORD ROBERT RICHARDSON NANCY ROBBS BRETT ROWLEY SCOTT SCHROEDER TOM SWEENEY BRIAN TOWN Freshmen Soccer I; Bowling 1,2,3. SANDRA WELLS BRIAN WILSON 70 MARK YOUNG ROSEMARIE ZARRELLI Rose Varsity Football 4-statistician; J.V. Football 2-statistician; Girls' Flag Football Team 4; Freshman Basketball 1 - manager, statistician; Oracle 2,3,4; I F.C. 1,2,3; Husky Growl 1,2, 4; Felicita 1,2,3,4; Touchdown Club 2,3,4; Colorguard Frontline 2; National Honor Society 4; Homecoming Queen Court 4; Prom Court — Queen 3; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 Well, Class of 81, you're finally there. You're at the top of the hill look- ing down. All those days of tests, homework, and pencil pushing have paid off. You are seniors. Soon you will be graduating, and then you will be off on your own. Where did all the time go? It seems like only yesterday you were an anx- ious child nervously clutching your mother's hand as she led you into the kindergarten room on the very first day. Then, twelve summer vacations later, you were asked to make that most important decision of all, What am I going to do with my life? Everyone has their own aspirations. Many graduates will go on to college, some will get jobs, some will go into the Armed Forces, some will get mar- ried and have two and a half children. Everyone is different, and everyone has their own goals. What you do with your life is your decision, not your parents', friends', or anyone else's. Strive for what you want to be, not what other people think you should be. Don't be afraid to be different. Pursue your own goals. Unfulfilled dreams are often the result of not taking chances. Your high school years are relatively insignificant when you consider that high school only lasts four years while the average person lives for seventy to eighty years. For some people, their high school years were their best. For others, they were the worst. But that is irrelevant. True, high school years are important, but what really counts are the decades that follow, when you will be a part of the real world. High school is over, but this is not the end. This is the beginning! The beginning of that great adventure called life! The future belongs to you now. Go for it! KATHLEEN ZINKHAN Kathy I.F.C. 1; Felicita 1,2-secretary, 3- president; Colorguard - Frontline 1; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4; 916 Club 1,2,3,4 71 In Memoriam: John Lennon Although there were many happy times during our school year, one of the most unhappy was the tragic death of John Lennon. On December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman allegedly shot and killed Lennon outside his Manhattan home. His death shocked the world, and as hundreds of people stood vigil outside the Dakota Building, we all came to realize what a profound loss the wodd has suffered. Many will remember John Lennon as one of the Beatles, the group that became the driving force behind rock music of the six- ties. Together with Paul McCartney, he penned songs that will be remembered forever, from the simple '1 Want to Hold Your Hand to the clever wordplay of 1 Am the Walrus , and the psychedelic Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds . However, after the breakup of the Beatles in 1970, Lennon's songs took a different direction: he campaigned for peace through his music. It is for this that he must also be remembered. Songs like Give Peace A Chance and Imag- ine expressed his hopes for a wodd without hate. It is terribly ironic that a man who stood for non-violence had to die by vio- lence. On December 14, 1980, at 2:00 p.m., a silent vigil was held for John Lennon at the request of his widow, Yoko Ono. The wodd bowed its head for ten minutes of silence in tribute to the late John Lennon. Radio stations wodd-wide ceased broadcasting, while oth- ers played Beatle and Lennon songs. His latest single (Just Like) Starting Over released just prior to his death, went to the top of the charts and remained there for five weeks. His latest album. Dou- ble Fantasy, released in November 1980, remained at the number one spot even longer, giving evidence to the fact that while we have lost the man, we have not lost the music. The music lives on . 72 Juniors Success Story Junior Class members have made an outstanding con- tribution to Gloversville High School athletics this year. Debbie Hickok and Polly Reed are members of the Girls Cross County Track Team which finished seventh place in the Federation meet. The Junior Class members of the GHS Varsity Football Team, which finished the season with a record of seven wins and two losses, are co-captain Greg Christodulu, Mark LeFever, Joe Chizek, Paul Lomanto, Tom Anadio, David Botch, Larry Boles, Ron Havel, Paul Schlegel, and Todd Looman. The Soc- cer Team won the 1980 Sportsmanship Award for Class B schools and ended the season with a 14-4-1 record. Junior Class members of this team are Todd Clarkin, Burt Belden, Mike Balzano, Gino Calandra, Don Santella, and Bob Hine. (Top Right) Homeroom 5 Front: B Belden, M Balzano, R Borgolini, Row 2: V. Biancucci, R Blatt, A. Achzet (Middle Right) Front: S. Blood, R. Antis, T Bayless, L. Blanchard Row 2: A. Askew, T. Ambrosino, T Anadio, L. Boles. (Above) Homeroom 16: K. Cammarere, T Carangelo Row 2: C. Calandra, L Browne, C. Bow- ers. Row 3: A. Cerasia, M Carman, T Boyd (Right) Front: ). Carter. Row 2: |. Chizek, M Calandra. Row 3: ). Brady, L. Chichester. Row A T. Brown, C. Brennan Row 5: D. Botch, D. Calafrancesco. 73 Meet the Colorguard Captain Sheri Crossman is captain of the CHS Colorguard, a member of Band Club, and a Candystriper at Nathan Littauer Hospital. She has found the Band Competitions very rewarding, especially enjoying the traveling, meeting people from oth- er areas, and competing with other schools. Sheri was also the Student of the Month for November, 1980. (Above) Homeroom 103: L Clizbe, S. Craig, T, Demagistris, T. Clarkin, S. Clough, D. Compagnone (Left) M Cozzolino, K Collar, L Cole, L. Coolidge, R Conn (Below) Homeroom 101: S. Crossman, C. DelSavio, L DeVoe. K Daniels (Above) Homeroom 101: R Dorman, ). DiMezza, R Cranker, M. Dowd, T. Crocetta, L. Delong 74 Behind The Scenes With Dave David Hanifan, Assistant Advertis- ing Editor of the Oracle, is a mem- ber of French Club, Scitamard, Ct,ge Crew, Husky Growl, and the National Honor Society. David has learned about French Culture from being active in French Club, and has learned a lot about the pro- duction of plays from being behind the scenes on Stage Crew. He has learned how to be a good sales- man by selling ads for the Oracle. Dave has also learned how to put a yearbook together by being on the Oracle staff. David enjoys all of his activities because he often meets new people and gains new experiences. His extra-curricular ac- tivities along with his school work keep him very busy. (Top) Homeroom 107: Front: K. Hansen, M. Fonda Row 2: K. Farrow, F Fernandez, L. Gunderson, L. Green, B. Guyer, E. Funke. (Above) Front. A. Garber, ). Flint, D. Gegenheimer, R Garber, I. Gunnerson. S. Gable, L. Early. (Right) Front: Row 1: D. Hanifan, G Handy, D. Getman, B Fagant Row 2: M L. Flansburg, C. Garguilo, R Grich, R. Floyd, M.A. Getman, K Harnish 75 Laurie Goes To The Sectionals Laurie House is a member of Choral Club, Varsity Softball, and Varsity Volleyball. She is also her Homeroom Representative to the junior Class. Last year, as a mem- ber of the junior Varsity Volleyball Team, she was invited to accom- pany the Varsity Team to the Sectionals. She enjoys sports and likes to meet people. (Top) Homeroom 108: Front: A. Hayes, E. Jennings, D Hickok Row 2: D. Hickok, M Jones, S. Hespelt. G. House. R. Hine. (Above) Front: P Javarone. R Havel Row 2: M. Holly. W Hey, S. Hoye, L. House (Above Right) Homeroom 203: Front: J. Kitchen Row 2: I Lander. D Knutsen. M kumpan, T Lauria, S. Kenny (Right) Front M. Laird, M LeFever, T. Lauritano, T Looman, D. Lewis Row 2: M. Kujath, P. Lomanto. 76 Colleen Puts An Effort Forth Colleen May is a member of the CHS Concert and Marching Band and the Band Club. She enjoys being in the band because it is hard, but rewarding work. Col- leen likes to travel to the Band Competitions because she sees new places and meets new people. Colleen is a member of Band Club because she likes to put forth an effort to help the band get what it needs so that it can improve itself even more. She is also a member of the Oracle '81 Subscriptions Staff because she likes to know that she is helping the students at GHS. Colleen is also a manager for the Girls Volleyball Team, and en- joys the job. Overall, Colleen thrives on the challenge and satisfaction of extra-curricular activities. (Above) Homeroom 310: Front: L Meyers, I. Mosetti, I Moore. C. May. N Malone, Row 2: A. Mongato, M. Metcalfe, D. McCue, ). Marshall. S. Mosetti, E. McCullough (Left) Front: B Marlitt, K Miller, L. Manzer, D. Morey, K. Meher, S. Morey Row 2: W. Moore, J. Morey, M. Mosconi, M Malagisi. (Right) SURPRISE! We caught Michele Laird on the other side of the camera No Belt To Green Belt In our midst at GHS we have a hopeful karate student. Luke Orlosky, who has been taking ka- rate lessons since eighth grade, now has a green belt. Luke hopes that in time he will eventually be- come a black belt, which is the highest level in karate. Luke attends Zen-Do-Kai Karate School in )ohns- town. He goes to Zen-Do-Kai twice a week and is very dedi- cated. Luke has won many tro- phies for his talent and went to the Grand National Competition in Cleveland two years ago. (Top Right) Homeroom 702: Sitting: L. Peck, K Niznik. Standing: B Pedrick, C. Pepe, K. Mullins, L Palmateer, D. Olsen. (Right) Front: A. Piazza, A. Perrone Row 2: M. Person, D. Palmateer, M. Pelosi, L Pepe. (Below) Front: L Orlosky Row 2: R Noble, T Obenhoff, R Olsen, B. Mowrey, S. Perrella, W Pettit Row 3: T Payne, T. Ostrander 78 (Above) Sitting: D. Ruggiero, D Santella, A Ruberti, R Raco. Back ). Reed, P Reed, T. Rumrill, B Robbins, P. Satterlee, B Sax. (Lower left) Front: D. Savage. T Ruller Row 2 T. Richard, P. Pollard, L. Rizzo. 79 Guitar Man Andy Stein, below, is active in Jazz Band and the Ski Team. He started cross country skiing on the CHS Ski Team this year. Andy also practices every Wednesday night with the )azz Band, playing the electric and acous- tic guitars. Andy has participated in many activities with the CHS jazz Band, including the Miss Fulton County Pageant, the Cerebral Palsy Telethon, and the tours of the elementary schools each spring. He has been evalu- ated in the National Competition for jazz Bands in Bos- ton, and this year he again will compete in the Compe- tition. (Above) Homeroom 706. Silting: S. Snell, L. Stuart. Standing: S. Shanahan, K Sleezer (Below) Front: D. Slack Row 2: S. Swart, D. Snyder, L Smith, S Semione, |. Schmitt Row 3: |. Schribner, K Swart, ). Swart 80 Meet the Star of Mousetrap Fern Van Alstyne is a very active person in drama and journalism at CHS She has been in many of Scitamard's productions and is the secretary of Scitamard. Fern was in Romeo and Juliet ' The Prisoner of Second Avenue, and had the lead in Mousetrap She was on the stage crew for Guys and Dolls and in the choir for Oliver Fern is also a co-editor of the CHS newspaper, the Husky Growl. Fern was elected to the National Honor Society in November She was also a player on the girls' Softball Team last year Fern enjoys meeting new people through her activities. Fern at the ticket booth instead of on stage Homeroom 501 (Above left) Front B Watkins, J Van Schaffel, M Tierney, E Turpin, A Tremante Row 2: B Thompson, D Terranova. A. Travis, L. Van Buren (Above) Front: C. Telfer, D Walker, F Van Alstyne Row 2 D Verrego, K Voght. R Taub Row 3: R Van Nostrand, W Van Nostrand (Left) Front G. Zarrelli, C. Wil- liams Row 2: M. Yost, M. Woodruff, P Wilson, D. Wright. Row 3: K. Wilson, C. Woltman, A. Wright 81 Missing Juniors M. Ambrosino S. Miller F Bentley M Morey T Blanchard S. Myers M Beil D Nicolella A Cole D Payne R Cozzolino J. Persch A Cozzolino S. Puleo T. Darling K. Ropeter F DiCiacomo P Sanges R Dolder C. Shulls R. Guy J. Smith P Hansen E Stuart K lones M. Szurek M Kearney P Thompson L. Keller ). Thorton K Kunicki L. Visconti R. May D. Wilder R. Maye D. Wilson 1. McClary A. Williams M Miller (Far left) Mr Fisher and Larry Boles discuss when Larry is going to start working (Left) Jamie and Lisa cross their legs for the cam- era W S3 (Above) John DiMezza turning into the IN- CREDIBLE HULK!!! (Left) Trying to apply herself to something other than sports is Jamie Persch. (Below) Diana Wright creative- ly expresses herself. Homeroom 706 (Left) Front P Schwed, M Smrtic, J Sullivan, B Schwed. Row 2: P Schlegel, J. Sesonske, A Stein, L. Sommella, F. Solomon, J Siarkowski, B. Scott. Susan Armstrong is a very active person in school and in the com- munity. Some of her various school activities include the International Friendship Club, the Husky Growl, Varsity Ski Team, and she was the manager of the Cross-Country Track Team. Susan is also her Homeroom Representative this year. Next year, Susan would like to join Student Council and the Oracle Staff. Susan was a member of the FMCC Flairs Gymnastics team for six years. She aided the team in winning many trophies, including the YMCA Cluster Championship trophy. Susan also went to Region- al Competions with the Flairs Team. This year, Susan is trying some- thing new in gymnastics-she is coaching the YMCA Beginners Gymnastic Team. The team en- tered many competions during the winter. Susan has made many friends while participating in her many ac- tivities. She has learned a lot about working with others in these team activities. Susan feels that her ac- tivities have helped her to learn a great deal about people. The Oracle wishes Susan the best of luck in the future. Sportsminded Susan (Above) Susan Armstrong takes time out from a busy schedule to pose for the pho- tographer Homeroom 205 (Above) Front: L. Albanese, R Ambrosino. A. Anadio, M. Ambrosino. Row 2: S. Bakyta, B Barkevich, P. Anadio, B Baldwin, R Alfini, I Albertine (Left) Front: I Askew, P Anagnostopolus, I. Ambrosino, D Baurle, E. Bassett, Row 2: G. Andrews, V. Archer, D. Ashe, D. Baurle. S. Armstrong. 83 Homeroom 207 (Above right) Front: C. Brown. D Bowman Row 2: G Brown. C Bell. K Bruce. L Brown (Right) Front: R Bronk. F Broad well. I Broderick Row 2 B Boroson. K Brownell. M Brown. C. Bovee. R Blodgett Homeroom 510 (Above) I Carangelo, E. Childs. |. Clark, C. Buyce. |. Byrne, D. Clemens. (Below) Front J Caputo, I Carangelo Row 2: ). Burd, S. Caruso, ). Byrne, V Buanno. E Childs Row 3: C. Buyce. I Carter Homeroom 508 (Top left) L. Cordovano, I Clough, B Darling (Top right) Pete Anadio and Larry Boles fooling around in the hall- way as usual. (Above) Front: A. Corsini, K. Danforth, R Davis. D. Clizbe. Row 2: K Conte, A. Comstock. N. Darling, R Danielak, G Danise (Left) Front: | Cotoia, A. Compagnone. T. Conn Row 2: J. Danise. R Craig, K Collins, N Compagnone, S. Coon, L. DeCicco 85 (Above) Nick Compagnone and Neal Ligon interpret their artistic abili- ties with paint and Indian ink (Below) SURPRISE ! It's RaeAnn Smith and Tony Javarone smiling for the CHS cameraman. Homeroom 306: (Above) Row 1: S. Faville, L. Edwards Row 2: j. DelNegro, D. Ferguson. R Dorman. L Decker Row 3: T. Dona, T. Dunn (Lower Left) Row 1: D. DeRocker. D. Desjardins, C. Eschler. Row 2: M. Foster, L. Ellis. (Below) Row 1: J. DiScioscia, E. Fox, T. Fonda Row 2: M DiMaio Row 3: M Dunn, E. Dorfman What Is a Sophomore? Actually, being a sophomore isn't as rough as some like to believe. Decisions play an important role in life as a tenth grader. Should we conform to the ways of the people who are considered popular or should we live our own lives, and be individuals, something which the popular people cannot identify with? Who should I hang around with, the juniors and seniors who shrug me off as an underclassman, or the freshmen, who seem quite immature as I look down upon them from a slightly higher level? Whatever I decide, however it may turn out, life seems to go on. It seems that every day pressures present themselves at the most inopportune times, but learning to deal with them is the most important thing a sophomore can hope to accomplish. That's life!-as a sophomore. Homeroom 511: (Above) Row 1: W. Carber, C. Gifford. Row 2. P Gallup. R Goguen, T Frasier, |. Goodemote Row 3: G. Fremmer, M. Frederick, L. Gagne. (Right) Row 1: L. Gentile, C. Funk Row 2: C. Frye, |. Goldman, D, Frye, M. Gillis Row 3: S. Getman, D. Frasier, P Giblin, T. Frye, S. Gibson. Homeroom 513: (Below) Row 1: R. Hall, K Hale, M Hagelund, I Hanifan Row 2: R. Hasbrouck, K Handy, D Groves. Top: S. Handy. (Lower Right) Row 1: D Hanifin, ). Harvey, S. Graham, L. Hayes Row 2: P. Guyette, L Hauser, ). Hammond. Top: K. Guy. (Above) School work isn't the only thing that students do at CHS.. Here are Lori Hauser and Shelley Nicella talking on the telephone Homeroom 602 (Right) Front: B Hill. K. Kucel, N Kumpan, D. lackson, M Herrick Row 2: I Kearney. D Holmlund, T Iones. M. Horning (Below) Front: T Holmes, I Klempa, |. lavarone, A. Hine. Top: T. (ones. (Below right) A. (avarone. A. lavarone, P Insogma, I Karpinski Row 2 P Horton, M. Kujath Sleep, Talk, Eat, Study??? Sophomores comment on use of study hall time: — I use my study hall to get my homework done so I don't have to take it home. ).S. — I sleep. L.D. - I study for a test the next period. R.M. — The main thing that I do is talk to my friends. K.L. - I don't have any study halls. A.P. - I use my study halls to make up gym, labs, or other work I missed. C.B. (Above left) Three sophomores STUDYING: Stacy Patterson, Melinda Peck, and Susan Reppenhagen What do you do during your study hal??? Homeroom 603 (Left) Front: ) Leach, T Ligon, N. Mathias. S. Lee, T Martin. Row 2: H. Lazarus, N. Ligon, j. Loux, L Lawyer (Below) Front: A. May, K Lavery, L. Malagisi, S. Lauritano, S. Maidment, B Longhenry Row 2: D Mahoney, R. Light hall. (Above) Front: B Meher, D. Orloff, D Oare Row 2: |. Morey, K Oathout, C. Nicosia Row 3: J O'Brien. C Morrison (Above right) Star shot-putter Tom Ostrander practices his art in the gym (Right) Front: P McCune, M Muscato, S. Ochampaugh. Row 2: R Mullins, R. Miles. Row 3: L Meher, G Musillo, D. Merwitz, P Moore 90 Homeroom 605 (Above) Front: M. Peck, L. Piazza, P. Poyfair, R. Pitkin. Row 2: ) Persch. S. Ricco, M Palmer, ). Pike (Right) Front M. Palumbo, S. Ostrander, M Peterson, W Page Row 2: A Peters, C. Peck, A. Piazza. (Below) Front K. Peck, S. Reppenhagen Row 2: K. Ralston, M Proietti, S. Patterson. Row 3: B. Paul, j. Phillips, R Ottuso, D. Pilkey (Above) Ski Team members Don Santella, Chris Sutliff. and Jeff DeWeese wait outside CHS for the snow to fall before they can start practice. 91 LUNCH!!! Lunchtime at good old Cloversville High School offers many choices. Students have the chance to eat a hot lunch or an a la carte cold lunch. Rich Miles (right) de- cided to eat in the a la carte cafeteria so that he could choose from sandwiches, soups, fruit, potato chips, milk, and desserts as he desired. A group of boys (be- low) consisting of Bill Jones, Tony Barksdale, Kevin Hasbrouck, Rich Baker, Dave Mickels, C. Bartlett; on the right Tom Jones and Ron Hasbrouck; and in the back- ground, Dan Snyder; chose to eat in the hot lunch cafeteria in order to choose from two main courses, vegetables, fruit, and milk. During the warm weather CHS students are allowed to eat outside on the picnic tables. The lunch program at GHS has been very suc- cessful thus far. 92 Homeroom 607 (Right) Front: R Sena, C. Ropeter, T Romaine Row 2: C. Sartin. S. Salino, J. Dresch, C. Russo. Row 3: R. Sanges. R Schrader, K Roberts, T. Rubscha Homeroom 201 (Below right) Front: A. Si- mon. R Smith, V, Smith, S. Siegfried Row 2: D. Servello, D Smith, | Shanahan, K. Shoblom, S Sleezer, R Shankland After lunch, the gang from the old cafeteria gathers on the picnic ta- ble Here are: (front) Dave Mickels, Tom Jones. Kevin Hasbrouck, Joe Downes, David Lee, and (back) Ron Hasbrouck, Tony Barksdale, Rich Baker, and Corey Bartlett enjoying some fresh air Homeroom 400 (Above left) Front: F. Vetrand, B Walters, C. Thompson, C. Suchy, J. VanAlstyne. Row 2: B. Trombley. C. Sweet (Left) S. Teetz, S. Viscosi, C. Sutliff, M Stock, K Unger. (Below left) Front B Vavrick, J Strouse, J. VanVranken, D. Stanyon Row 2: D VanAvery, J Wat- son, J. VanAuken, J Tetreault, C Thomp- son. MUSCLEMEN . . . Gloversville High School offers a wide range of athletic programs. Wrestling, football, basketball, base- ball, soccer, and track are only a few of the different kinds of sports activities which students can choose from. |ohn Albertine (above) and Greg Ashline (below) chose to work out in the weight room. Many fine Gloversville High School athletes spend after school hours training and practicing, perfecting themselves in their chosen sport. Homeroom 913 (Top) Front: S. Willis, ). Zemken, S. Wright. Row 2: ). Williams, M. Yost. (Above) Front: L Wilsey, E Williams, A Wizes. Row 2: R Young, B Whitman 94 MISSING SOPHOMORES M. Aldi C. Ashline V. Cook P Giblin I Glynn M. Gordan T. Howland V. Hulsaver T Hurd A Humphrey R Ippolit i M. Jerome C. Kelly L. Lachmayer E Lair L. LaFountain D. Lake M Locatelli F. Matuk J. McGillis R McGillis R. Normandin B Oathout D. Opalka K Passino J. Pettit R. Pettit M. Pitkin R Place R Romaine S. Rowley D Ruggerio A. Samson C. Sardella M. Sawyer B Sax G. Sekel D Sena M. Simonds C. Smith E. Stock A. Sweeney I. Sweet R Tagliatela S. Tyrrell ). Valachovic R. White W White R. Williams B Young (Top) John Morey hard at work (?) in shop class. (Left) Theresa Rumrill and Kurt Shoblom - looks like love! Tony Javarone looks a bit jealous! (Below) Staying out of trouble's way is Rick Beck reading quietly in the library. Below: K. Grich, A. Grich, J. DiMezza, and C Bell are caught at a se- cret rendez-vous in the hall between classes. 96 Homeroom 401 (Above) Front: S. Ashline. Row 2 N. Atkins, C. Barlett Row 3: L Achzet. L Achzet, M. Albanese, M Arnold (Below left) Front L. Aguilera, C. Barone. Row 2: K. Ackerman. A Barksdale, R Autilio, L. Aldous. ) Balzano, A Barnhill (Below) Front: T. Baker, R Archer, D. Askew Row 2: G. Ackerman, G Baumgaertel, R Baker. Row 3: L Akey, T. Abraham, S. Ambrosino. (Left) Front: S Brockhum. M. Brown. R Brown, S Belden Row 2: T. Bowers, T Briggs. A. Beauchamp Row 3: W Bruse (Above) Three sly freshmen, C Rumrill. ). Chamberlain, and D. Tierney, eavesdrop on what's happening in the auditorium (Below) Front T Blood. R Brownell Row 2: M Bouchard. V. Brower Row 3: M. Beekman, |. Boles, R Blood, N Bowers. K Bens 98 (Above) Front: D Cairns, M Carangelo Row 2: M Clough, A. Calandra. R Capparello. L. Cole. Row 3: L. Cerasia, A Busch, |. Chamberlain, K. Bunn. (Above Right) Matt Morey and Sean Belden-just talking??? (Right) Front: T. Childs, D Colby. M. Cline, J. Coger. Row 2: S. Cheney, S. Clemans Row 3: T. Cammarere (Top Left) Taking advantage of the goodies available in the school store is Rich Mancini. (Top) Trying to look busy, but not succeeding, are Paul Sanges, loe Crocetta, and Bill Rowback in their study hall Homeroom 404 (Above) Front: |. Crocetta. P Derby. R Cole, D Coon, M. Darling. D. Cummings Row 2: S. Cranmer, L. Cook, B Dempsey, A Coon, D Cummings (Left) Front: ). DeCristofaro. P Cordone. W Cole, R. Decker Row 2: M Cook. M. Dean. S. Delong. Row 3: M Dennie 99 Homeroom 405 (Left) Front: D. Fosmire. D. DiGrazia, ) DiMezza Row 2: K. Flint, R Everhart, C Emden. S. Fancher. D Filipelli, I Downes (Above Right): A Foster, N. D'Errico, B Ekstein, G. Ferraro, R. Frasier, M Ficilli, E. DeRosa, L. Edwards. (Right) Front: D Fisher, M D'Onofrio Row 2: V. DeRosa, M. Dutcher, E Dunham Row 3: N DeVoe, K Edick As all 9th graders already know, science is a required subject in your freshman year in high school. Unlike Estee, the high school curriculum requires one lab day for every six days of science class. Is science hazardous to your health and mental well- being? If you like science there is no problem. For the people who don't like science or aren't good at it, but do try and exert an effort, science is again not a prob- lem. The only time science is a hazard is when people start to fool around in a lab. Fooling around in a lab can cause serious explosions and severe injury. There are only a few people who can cause problems. Sci- ence teachers always warn about injuries and what problems fooling around in a lab can cause. Some stu- dents let the warning go in one ear and out the other. For your safety and for the safety of those in your lab - please listen to your teacher's warning! Science: A Hazard? (Top Left) Working himself toward his grave is freshman Decomposed Bones Will this freshman make it to the regents exam??? Homeroom 40b (Above) Front: T. Graudons. M Gibbons, M. Cordan, L. Guy, C. Groshans Row 2: M Gambaro. R Garguilo, T. Griffith. I Gugenberger (Left) Front: A. Grich. L Gunneson, K Gallup Row 2: C. Galpin. R Gray, M. Gerard, I Green, T. Gambaro Row i: B Glenn, W Galway, W Gagne, A Coodemote, L Gadson tot Gym Class Good Times??? Gloversville High School's phys- ical education department is very versatile. Many kinds of programs are offered, depending on the sea- son. Outdoor activities such as field hockey, football and soccer are of- fered in the fall. During the winter, indoor sports such as floor hockey, volleyball, square dancing, handball, basketball, and physical fitness are offered. In the spring, outdoor ac- tivities are offered once again, which include baseball, softball, and tennis. A program of limited gym is of- fered for the physically disabled or handicapped. This is a modified program so that the student is still able to receive physical instruction. Our physical education program at GHS gives students a choice of the physical activity they prefer. Thus students are more apt to like gym and to participate in gym. (Top Left) Taking time out from a gym class to hold a study group are Patty Boles. Tammy Nigro, Lynn Reppenhagen, Audra Pi- azza. Martha Beekman. and Becky Gargulio Homeroom 407 (Top) Front: D Lee, L Law- yer Row 2: P Kadle, T Kelly, M LaPorta Row 3: L. Kireger, S. Kuebaugh, Hulsaver. Row 4: A. Houghton, M. lacovone, L. Karpinski (Above) G. Hohler, L. Hodel, R. Light hall. M Kowalczyk, M, Hornung, L. Lehr, R Hohenforst. R Iones, S. Kenny, T. Lair, D Karpinski 102 Homeroom 408 (Top) Front: B Morse, L. Meyers, S Main, M Manchester, ) Man- chester Row 2: D. Lindsey, M McCarthy, D Mickels, D Malagisi. R Mancini (Above Left) Jennifer Tamulewicz Don't you know playing cards is illegal in study hall (Above) Front: T. Miller. H Morey Row 2: E Miller. R Mendetta, C. May. (Left) Left: L. Lobdell, M Maynard. L Lobdell Row 2: C. Morse, V. Mosetti, M. Mackey Row 3: R Mosetti, R McCloskey, A Marino, M Morey 103 Homeroom 409 (Above Right) Front: S. Oarr, M Oleszczuk. Row 2: D. Ovitt, C. O'Donnell, R Oathout, S. Phillips, S. Passero, L. Pettit (Above) )oe Downes is looking very happy after eating his lunch ... or is he looking sick??? (Right) Front: R Perrone. T. Nethaway, E Palmer Row 2: P Nicolella, W. Palmateer, C. Parks (Below Right) Front: J. Pettit, C. Pettit, ). Oare, T. Orsell, R Olsen Row 2: T. Peck, T. Nigro, A. Piazza, R. Orlosky, T. Newton. Row 3: R. Patterson. J. Persch, |. Pauolla 104 Homeroom 411 (Top Left) Front: K. Savage Row 2: K. Rowley, J. Powers, S. Rowback, C. Sager Row 3: |. Saltsman, L. Rummler. T. Renzo (Above) Front N. Ruller, M. Sanford, L. Reppenhagen. Row 2: C. Rumrill, A Rice. P Sanges. ). Puskarz. Row 3: C. Raco, D Rose (Above Left) Exerting mental force, not physical force on the gym bleachers is Andy Goodemote (Left) Front: C. Rose Row 2: T. Pollard, V Priolo, L. Riach, L. Rava, K. Roller. Row 3 R Rackmyre, P Roy, N Romano. K. Quinn 105 Homeroom 503 (Top Right) Front: T Simek, ) Smimmo, E Sieg. R Smith Row 2: K. Schrader. A Schwed, A Stock. J. Tamulewicz (Above) Front: M Spraker Row 2: S. Shafer, L Stevens Row 3: W Smith, P Smith, R Smith, ) Steele, W Smith (Above Right) Kelly and Brenda Meher We have spirit, yes we do, we have spirit, how about YOU''' (Right) Front: I Schlenker. A. Studenic Row 2: S. Snyder, S. Sweet, I Smimmo Row 3: S. Smullen, T. Smith, M Standhart, G Sekel Row 4 L. St. Louis, L Squires. T. Steflik, M Tesi 106 Homeroom 208 (Top Left) Front: J. Walrath, M Thompson, D. Tierney. Row 2: D. Tierney, R Tetreault, D Walsh, G. Vassilakis. (Above Left) Front: |. VanNostrand, M Trippodo. Row 2: D Walker, T. VanAllen Row 3: J Williams, D Tyler, J VanVranken. K. Ward, J Vavrick Homeroom 505 (Above) Front E White, Y. Whitman Row 2: S. Winnie, S Wittmann, C. Wiedemann Row 3. C. Weaver, L. Win- ning (Left) Front: C. Whitbeck Row 2: C. Wiltey. R Watson, E Whitman, |. Webber, D. Whitman. 107 Homeroom 105 (Top) Front A Handy Row 2: S. Handy. D Harbour, D. Wright. K. Hasbrouck. Row 3: R. Mayou, R. Hasbrouck. M. Zajac Row 4 C. Young (Top Right) Lori 'Palmateer and Kerry Kearney: Now listen to me Lori, that's the way it is. (Above) Lisa Stevens and Laurie Karpmski sing Food, glorious food! (Right) Top: M Haskelson, K. Hanifan Row 2 R Hemstreet. D Hermance Row 3: M. Woltman, ). Woodworth. 108 MISSING FRESHMEN C. Baker S. Forrest L Merwitz R Bates D. Grandshaw M. Monteleone J. Beach L. Gray E Mainwarmg G. Bentley K. Grich C. Nicosia K Bunn I. Hart J. Onufrak ). Burgess C. Hazzard R Page S Clifford D. Heaton K Platt M. Cole T. Hickok R Rose S. Cook B Ingraham W Rowback P Coolidge W lones R Ruff S. Cranker W loyal W Sawyer C. Croucher M. Iordan I Stewart D Darling D. Klingbeil N Talcott L Darling K. Knutsen C. Timmerman M Darling j. Kuehner R VanDyke E. Daum D. Lair S VanSlyke L. Denton R Lawton J Wasson J. D'Onofrio C. Lince D Walther R Dingman B Manchester C Watkins M. DuBray W Manzer J Wessels L. Fisher D Marlitt R Whitman R. Fitch W Meade E. Yost B Flint ). Meher J. Zuckerwar (Top) Sandy Spiry tells Beth Schwed. Lynne Browne, and Pam Sanger I can see it now . . . (Above Left) Look Ma, no hands '-Nadine Mathias (Above) The agony of defeat ROE (Left) Front R Richardson, T LeVeille. D. Edwards, D Buyce Row 2: R La verdure. E loyce, M Edwards, T Rossi 109 ROE (Middle Left) Front: V. Passino, C. Mulhall. Row 2: J. Hillman. N Robbs, N. Ropeter Clovemaking (Above) Left) Front: R Place. Row 2: D. Myers. D. Mall. D VanHusen, Mrs. Conrey, L. Denton. AM BOCES (Top Right) Front: W. Young, R Olsen, J. Eschler, J. Hatch, |. Chamberlain, G. O'Connell Row 2: K Hillock, D. Terranova, I. lohnston, P Beck Alternate School (Above) Front: V. Hulsaver, S. Marlitt, ). Esposito. Row 2: K Mikulak, K. Platt, W Herrick, E. Esposito, H Coulombe. Missing: D. Benn, D Carter, L. Town. 110 TO MADAME FREDERICKS . . . a very dedicated faculty member! Top left: A zany streak will always assert it- self Top right: Mrs. Fredericks praises her students' creativity. Above: Remember Par- is? Mrs. Fredericks always will; it's been the root of her career for the past eighteen years! Mrs. Mary lane Fredericks has been a teacher for eighteen years, of which four- teen have been at Gloversville High School. Although she has never traveled in France, Madame Fredericks teaches the language as a native. Mrs Fredericks has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Albany She majored in French at Albany and minored in Spanish In addition to teaching, Mrs. Fredericks enjoys reading, cooking, music, and golf. Her favorite hobby is reading, especially the works of James Michener, Joseph Heller, Er- nest Hemingway, and Antoine DeSaint Exupery Mrs. Fredericks also enjoys music, espe- cially the singing of Frank Sinatra, and of her idol, Luciano Pavarotti. French, Italian, and American styles of cooking are Madame's favorites. Another of her special interests is golf, even though she candidly admits. I'm not that good . Madame Fredericks is a faculty member who is liked and admired by all of her stu- dents She also has a great deal of school pride and supports every kind of school function She has a special knack of making French an easy language to learn and un- derstand Mrs Fredericks works hard to make Gloversville High School the best in everything Therefore, the Oracle staff dedi- cates this book to Mrs Fredericks, also one of the best! it's been a Most of us have been going to school for at least nine years; some of us up to twelve Some will go on to college, others to work. But can you imagine going to school for twelve years, college for at least four years and then teaching in a high school for more than 20 years? I know for a fact that, if most people had their druthers , they'd never set foot in a school again after their formal education But not all people feel this way about teaching and learning, luckily for us Among teachers at Gloversville High School three have been teaching for over 20 years. The fortunate three? Mr Chase, Mr Jerome, and Mr Hallenbeck The Oracle spoke with each of these gentlemen about some of their feelings on past, present and future years. They came up with some interesting answers. Our first question was, how long have you been teaching? I found out that Mr Chase has been teaching in the system for 24 years, all of them at CHS. Mr Hallenbeck, whose years of teaching surpass by far anyone I know, has been employed thus for 30 years - 14 of them at the high school and Estee before that Mr lerome has been working as a teacher for 27 years, 21 of them at CHS. Next I asked, Have you always worked in the same department at CHS? The an- swers: Mr Chase — Always Mr lerome- Yes, I've always worked as an art teacher' Mr Hallenbeck - In all my years at CHS, I've taught these things: 9th and 10th grade math, health, science, and art as well as coaching sports, such as basketball and golf Now, as you know, I'm a guidance counsel- or. These teachers have seen numerous long time . . . changes over the years As for changes in the personalities of the students, Mr. Hallenbeck saw none; Mr Chase and Mr lerome both felt that the amount of respect toward each other and toward authority has regressed. Mr. Chase also saw an in- crease in nonacademic students There are physical changes also, such as changing from a 3 to 4 year high school. What changes do you foresee, or would you like to see in the future? was my next query. In an answer to this question, Mr Jerome said in future years he would like to see a humanities department included in the art department When I asked him if there is any type of equipment he would like, he said, Right now, supplies are more impor- tant than equipment As for Mr Chase, his answer to my ques- tion was of a completely different nature. He would like to see stronger curriculum re- quirements in major fields, such as math, English, science and social studies He also feels that our courses shouki be made hard- er to pass continued on p 113 Right Mr Hallenbeck caught on the phone again Below: Mr. Chase relaxes occasional- ly. but not often Bottom: A critical eye is one of Mr Jerome's assets. 112 Mr. Hallenbeck also had an answer He feels that perhaps we should go back to an open 90 minute lunch hour, allowing stu- dents to go home for lunch —not a bad idea' He also would like to make each day important, so that the main objective of each student is not: “Let's get through this day as fast as we can. so that we can get out of here! . We commend these teachers on the fine job they've done over the years, and on the fine job I know they'll continue to do for many years to come. Deborah M Vlock Mr. Hallenbeck, Mr. jerome, and Mr. Chase - representing over seventy-five years of fine teaching! 113 OPINIONS FROM OUR ADMINISTRATORS On discipline: Mr. Hutt stated that although we have a good grasp on it we can always improve because it is a constant responsibility. Mr. Getman felt that while we are trying to get a hold on it It will take a con- certed effort on the part of the school, the parents, and the students to control discipline problems.” Mr. Woodworth felt that we are taking control of it and at- tributed this to the hall monitors. On quality education: Mrs. Esper argued that a need exists to go back to basic teaching - When our gradu- ates can't read, write, and compute, something's wrong. Mr. Cerasuolo is of the opinion that we have good teachers who do their best to prepare their stu- dents to face the world. Mrs. Trombley agrees that Absolutely, our students receive a good quality educa- tion. On open Board meetings: Mr. Persch felt that except for executive sessions when subjects such as personnel and the handicapped are discussed. Board meetings should be open to the public. Mrs. Watts thinks that a half hour at each meeting should be available for public comments and opinions that aren't scheduled on the agenda. On grading systems: Dr. Everhart believes in a sym- bolic letter grading system because it represents a range: he feels a numerical system is too precise. Mr. Dennie, on the other hand, prefers the numerical sys- tem because there is no need for grade conversions- the numerical grade stands by itself. Mr. Aul thinks a modified alphabetic system as is presently in use is best because it represents a smaller range, but is not too precise. 114 Top: Dr. A Glen Everhart, Superintendent of Schools. Above: Ernest Hutt, Assistant Superintendent for Business. Left Mr Frank Woodworth-Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Below The Board of Education: Front: J. Watts, M. H. Ciardino, D. Persch, J. Esper, L. Trombley Back: B. Cerasoulo, W Dennie. D. Seward, J Aul, A. C. Everhart. Missing. D. Getman. OUR ADMINISTRATORS SPEAK TO SENIORS High School is a place where you not only learn a series of courses, but also, a place where you can de- velop your interests and talents. There are opportunities available to you. While you are developing these interests and talents you are setting your goals for your future, both avoca- tionally and vocationally; you should do your best. GO FOR IT! lack DeWeese lack DeWeese, Acting Principal G.H.S., like other schools, provides the basic educa- tion and preparation for life. After high school the world of work and or higher education become a ma- jor focus for many graduates. What single characteristic can prove most beneficial during your future? Determi- nation. Determination to succeed is omnipotent. It can lead to success in nearly every area of endeavor: college, work, marriage, family relationships, hobbies, avoca- tions, and so on. Approach life with a positive attitude and be deter- mined to succeed. It can account for tremendous dif- ferences. lames Proper What a wonderful time this is for you! The fond memories you have gathered throughout your years at G.H.S. now seem to culmi- nate at this time of graduation. The joy of the moment, the sadness of losing friends and the excitement of a new beginning are emotions we all feel when another class be- comes history at G.H.S.. You are a fine class. You have worked hard and deserve to reap the benefits of your fine education. Go out into the world and make your mark. Gloversville High School is proud of you! Allan Chapman Above Lefl: Mr DeWeese and Mr Proper confer on student discipline Left: A Chap- man. Principal 117 SECRETARIES AND AIDES SMOOTH THE WAY Right: Office secretaries C. Hespelt, ) Bagnoli, L. Stewart Below: School nurse S. Putnam, nurse s Assistant M Buanno Below Left: Dr J. Esper, school physician Below Right I Oare. Guidance Department secre- tary Left: M. Agosta. Reading Aide Middle Left: S. Morse. Library Aide Middle: E Knapp, Math Depart- ment Aide. Below Left: I Vietri, Library Aide Six aides help out in Gloversville High School. Mrs. Knapp is a Math Department aide, while Mrs. Agosta is a Reading aide. Mrs. Klempa and Mrs. Buanno work in the attendance and health offices. In the library, Mrs. Vietri and Miss Morse help Miss Valk. The aides do clerical work and much of the legwork , allowing the teachers to spend more time with their students. The attendance aide also follows up on students who are chronic absen- tees, a very important task. All of the aides here have a definite impact by help- ing everything run a little more smoothly at the High School. 119 Dramatis Personae Top Department Chairman, Laura Moyer Above Katherine Cordovano. Far Right: Paul Reed Right: Carolyn Tierney 120 Katherine (Ophelia) Cordovano Patricia (Calpurnia) Kincaid Mary (Miranda) Lewis Thomas (Sir Toby) Lachanski Renie (Lady Montague) McDowell John (Tybalt) Metallo David (Falstaff) Montague Laura (Portia) Moyer Joanna (Bianca) Olson Paul (Macduff) Reed Doris (Rosalind) Schultz Linda (Viola) Seymour Susan (Olivia) Simeone Carolyn (Gertrude) Tierney Carol (Puck) Young Top left: Linda Seymour. Top right: A busy Mr. Metalb takes time out to glance up at our photographer. Center Renie McDowell. Left: David Montague. ''All the World's a stage. And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts ' William Shakespeare As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII Our characters in the English Department also play many roles. As seen by the student, the role of an English teacher may be that of the villian - giving writing assignments, spelling quizzes and the horror of horrors - grammar tests! But I have found these occupants of the second floor to be much more than English mentors. Mrs. Moyer, the new English Department chairperson, spends some of her free time helping the American Field Service program and the exchange students in Broadalbin Also, Mr Montague and Mr Reed have put in much more than a spare moment to help en- courage dramatics at Gloversville High School. Mr Montague, in fact, is a real Shakespearian actor, as many students have experienced in his classroom As everyone must realize, Mr Metallo also spends his time on much more than English Between his coaching, being Husky Growl advisor, and his position as Secretary of Section II New York State Athletic Association (N Y.S.P.H.S.A.A), one finds it hard to be- lieve he has time for teaching However, he and all of the teachers in the department do find time to bring into our lives a bit of cre- ative writing, grammar, literature, and drama. So I hope that when you trudged upstairs to your English class, you kept in mind that the teachers you met were more than robots tuned in for grammar mis- takes. They are people with family and friends; like you, just playing one of their many roles. 122 Opposite page Top: |ohn Metallo; Center: Susan Simeone; Bottom left: Carol Young; Lower right Mr Reed dines with the stu- dents This page; Top Doris Schultz; Center left: Thomas Lachanski; Above: Margaret Kincaid; Left: Ioanna Olsen 123 MUSIC . . . a universal LANGUAGE Right N Scarselletta Middle Right K Ad- ams, Below Right R Adach [Department Below M J Fredericks Bottom Left: N Clo. Chairman. Bottom: M. Lewis. Below Left: L. Hesser. BUSINESS AS USUAL Left: B Reppenhagen Middle Left: D Fyfe. Below: F loele: Department Chairman Bot- Below Left: R Gibbons Below I Murdico. tom: I Callahan 125 THEY DO MORE THAN DISSECT FROGS • • • The Oracle interviewed mem- bers of the Gloversville High School Science Department con- cerning their favorite after-school activities. Mr. Kurzweil has a number of things he like to do, but his favor- ite is playing the guitar and accom- panying it with his singing. He sings, for the most part, at teach- ers' union activities. The teachers' unions protects the rights of teach- ers, and tries to better the school system. With all that hard work, teachers need some good music to relax with. That's where Mr. Kurzweil comes in, and who could do anything but relax when the lilt- ing voice of Mr. Kurzweil floats through the air. He also enjoys lis- tening to his collection of folk mu- sic records, and photography. Mr. Arpin, Department Chairman for seven years, enjoys being with his family and taking care of his vegetable and flower gardens. He also enjoys hunting and salmon fishing. When not busy, he loves to spend time in his hammock. Mr. Oughton leads a very di- verse and interesting life. Currently he owns an asparagus and blue- berry farm which he and his three children operate. For recreation, he enjoys cross country skiing, canoeing, archery, and working with electronics. He also is a local history buff. Top: D Kaiser, Middle: |. Baltisti, Right: F. Blanchard, Far Right: K. Kurzweil. I 126 Mr. Battisti is a very family ori- ented person who enjoys visiting his parents on the weekends. He also coaches the Junior Varsity Football team and the Freshmen Basketball team. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking and car- pentry, which he exhibits with his new garage he built last summer. He also enjoys outdoor activities, including jogging. Mr. Battisti is also working towards a Masters Degree at Union College. Continued on Pg. 127 Until Mr. Blanchard injured his back last year, he was an auto- mobile racer. Although now unable to participate, he spends much of his time as a spectator, and helps some of his friends who are racers. Mr. Blanchard also owns an apart- ment house. The maintenance keeps him busy, and provides an outlet for his fascination with fixing mechanical objects. Also, he loves to go out to eat. You would think that after teaching Chemistry all day, it would be the last thing anyone would do when he got home. This is not the case with Mr. Finateri. Formerly a consultant chemist, he is now in business for himself as a chemist. Mr. Finateri also enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, Bethanie and Jona- than and driving and restoring his Corvette. Top Left A. Finateri, Top Right R Litz, Mid- dle Left: T Oughton. Middle Right C. Syl- vester, Left I Arpin. Department Chairman 127 Math and the Economy In our time of economic recession, with conventional energy sources in short supply and increasing in price, teachers, like every- one else, have been adversely affected Most teachers interviewed by the Oracle had part-time jobs in ad- dition to their teaching position, to try to make ends meet When asked about ways they had to cut back, teachers complained about not being able to travel-not only because of the expense, but also because they've had to work during vacations. Another general com- plaint was not being able to eat out as much as they would like As one teacher put it: the quality of one's life is decreasing - this makes for unhappiness, because everyone needs something to perk you up once in a while. What do our teachers feel causes inflation' As one teacher said: It's an American sickness, our civilization isn't happy unless we get more and more and more. Some teachers agreed that OPEC nations are partially to blame for inflation, in addition to poor government policies, too much pro-credit propaganda, and as one teacher ac- cused: The Kissinger-Rockefeller conspiracy.” When asked if they could suggest a cure for inflation most teach- ers called for the finding and using of alternate energy sources, and as one said bluntly Tell the Arabs to take their oil and sit on it ” Several teachers said that our economic situation was going to get worse before it gets better ” Other comments included Wage guidelines would help, but only if they were done in a way to affect everybody ” Major corporations should be forced to control their profits.” Finally the teachers were asked if they thought the American peo- ple are living too well or if the American government is living too well Most favored the second statement, but some modified this, as: the government is the people supposedly,” or certain people are living too well,” or the military-industrial complex is living too well As one teacher stated: Something is wrong when you're paying a person four million dollars to throw a baseball. 129 SPANNING THE GLOBE . . . Clockwise B Collins, |. Huntzinger, C. Syl- vester. P Michalski, M Brenno, R. Messina, D. Harris I know that you believe you understate what you think I said, but I am not you realize what you is not meant. . vv«w Above Left: ). VanArnam Middle: N Fallis. Above Right: D Fisher Left: Z Peterson. Department Chairman Above: A Corsini. 131 TEENS AND HEALTH When asked the question: How can health and physical fitness help teenagers cope with today's prob- lems? Gloversville High School's health teacher, Miss Susan Gaylord, had some interesting insights to share. When asked how health af- fects teen problems, she said, The healthier a teen is, the easier his problems are to cope with. A person who is healthy mentally and physically is able to solve problems more rationally and effectively. Also, she explained, What one eats affects the way one feels; if one eats well, he will not only feel better, but look better, too. We all know how true that is. In a more surprising vein. Miss Gaylord stated that a person's blood sugar level directly controls his moods. If you're on a junk- food' diet, be prepared to face periods of ups and downs, Miss Gaylord says. Also, she firmly be- lieves that a healthy diet combined with exercise, should be a part of every teen's daily routine. What's really important, Miss Gaylord said:, is the totality of one's lifestyle! In other words, some things people do, such as starting a diet or going to exercise class, are definitely helpful, but what's more important is not just the little extras, but one's whole lifestyle: his regular diet, his daily amount of excercize, his social life, grooming habits, etc. These, says she, are the components of a happier and healthier teenage life. Bottom: R Wemple: Special Education Below: C. Valk: Head Librarian teacher MASTERING ART, HOME, CRAFTS Right W Jerome Below Right B Kearns. Below Left: M. Conrey Be- low: I. Kauffman. FROM FIXING CAR ENGINES TO DRIVING THEM HELPING HANDS 136 Below Cafeteria workers: K Smith, |. Brown, L. Christiano, L. Bruce. B Ellis, S. Diadato, S. Smith, D. Teetz, J. Klempa, C. McCue, D Dimarco, B Retersdorf Cook Manager. S. Hanely: Cafeteria Coordinator, S. Zinkham The Oracle interviewed some people most of the students know little about We asked them about the satisfactions and dissatisfactions of their jobs Percy Baird, our head custodian, enjoys his work He finds that most of the students are anxious to help in the self-maintenance of the school grounds, and the other custodians are friendly co-workers The main problem of being head custodi- an is the large amount of walking around the school needed to investigate the various problems Another problem is some of the students' misuse of the bathrooms For Mrs Retersdorf, work at the cafeteria is an enjoyable job. As head of the cafete- ria staff, she finds little to complain about The only major problem she has is satisfying the taste buds of over 700 teachers and students. Solving the problem is helped by offering a variety of food for everyone to choose from She stated that the most rewarding part of her job are the occasions when some- one takes the time to compliment her on the food. It is nice to know that her work is appreciated Also her friendly co-workers create pleasant working conditions, making the work run smoothly and enjoyably. Left: Cafeteria workers: Sitting: U Teetz, V. Keller; Standing S. Vanderslys, D Ferraro. B Bellinger. B Wentworth; Lower Left: Custodians H McGuire. E Quackenbush, P Baird. M Richardson, C White. 137 ODD MOMENTS Right Mrs McDowell. Miss Gaylord, and Mr Blanchard hoping the Xerox maching doesn't overload its circuits. Middle right: You're do- ing better, Chris-only 143 mistakes this time! . Bottom right Mr. Battisti and Mr Kaiser, alias Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Bottom left: Mr. Clo makes sure Clyde learns his lesson. Below. -------------------------------- DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION AT G.H.S. D.E.C.A. , the Distributive Education Clubs of America, 140,000 strong, last year presented Jerry Lewis with a check for $368,000 for Muscular Dys- trophy. This year, Gloversville High School's D.E.C.A sponsored a Skate-A-Thon to raise money to assist their National Association to top last year's amount. Distributive Education is an occupational education program that combines work and study for students interested in merchandising, marketing, management and service operations. DE is a program of cooperation between the business community and the schools, and it works because there's something in it for everyone. It provides the student with a combination of theoretical and practical job training and it provides the businessman with capable, ma- ture, career-minded employees. The program is di- rected at people who may or may not go to col- lege, but people who do want to engage in profitable and challenging careers. D.E.C.A. students work closely with business lead- ers in order to understand and excel in our free en- terprise system. D.E.C.A. focuses a good deal of its time and energy towards leadership development, vocational understanding, and social intelligence. Through its State and National Awards Programs, stu- dents are given awards for outstanding achievement. Many G.H.S. alumni of D.E.C.A. have gone on to very successful careers in merchandising. The Oracle salutes the efforts of our chapter and its advisors, and wishes the club continued success. Best Wishes for Your Continued Success BARONET LITHO CO. BEST WISHES CLASS OF 81 PETERS OIL 1 CAYADUTTA ST. GLOVERSVILLE V, 307 N. Comrie Ave. Johnstown, N.Y. J 140 D.E.C.A. School Store Dedication to George Rava, School Store Manager for Three Years Left: G. Rava; Right: Congressman G. Harris, G. Rava, J. Reed, Mayor L. Nicolella. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1981 Cara Lee Bridals Ext. 2nd Ave. and Rt. 30A Arterial Plaza Gloversville, N.Y. General Insurance 17 Bleecker St. VAVRICK'S BAKERY 181 North Main St. Gloversville 725-8524 Owners: joe Sandra Vavrick N. A. TAYLOR CO Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 INC. Phone 518-725-6681 TWX 5102641145 142 GLOVERSVILLE RECREATION Gloversville recreation facilities include tennis courts at Darling Field, Boulevard School, and Gloversville High School; bowling alleys at Kobuskie Lanes and Sun- set Bowling Center, and swimming at Littauer Pool. Also, Melchoir Park on the East and Myers Park on the South have re- cently been joined by Wolfarth's Pond Park on the West side of the city. Playing fields for baseball, frisbee, or any kind of neighborhood play are available all over town. Darling Field has a quarter mile track for runners, and is currently being consid- ered as a possible site for a new multi-use sports facility. During the summer, free supervised recreation takes place at all city parks, and includes drama and arts and crafts in addi- tion to sports. The YMCA, YWCA, and the Jewish Com- munity Center provide a varied program of recreational activities and classes all during the year. The recently opened Gloversville Civic Center, near the downtown area, provides a place for many of the city's young peo- ple to come after school and evenings. A Gloversville High School Senior, Andrea Nicolella, helps run the youth program at the Civic Center, and is the subject of the following interview. Oracle: Andrea, please tell us about your job at the Civic Center. Andrea: The Civic Center is meant to provide a place where city youth can play games without charge. I'm there to keep the kids busy and inter- ested. O: What kind of games ? A: Pool, fooz ball, chess, checkers, back- gammon and card games. Also, special programs are planned in ceramics, weightlifting, and other skills, which will be taught by skilled voluteers. O: What age group goes to the Center? A: Kids from age three to eighteen come to the Center. And they might all be there at the same time. O: Are there any problems? A: Sometimes there is misbehavior among the teenagers. I try to get them involved, but some just want to do anything they want, their own way, with no rules. O: Would you make any changes in the On the job, Andrea takes aim program? A: Yes. I would have more programs al- lowing kids iu create and make things, such as arts and crafts, sewing, and paint- ing. They need to have a chance to ex- press themselves. O: Thanks very much, Andrea, and keep up the good work! GLOVERSVILLE SPORT SHOP INC. The YWCA A Membership Organization For Women and Girls Young Womens Christian Association Bleecker Square Gloversville, New York 725-5316 or 725-9815 The YWCA Does Make The Difference BE SOME ONE SPECIAL TAKE AN INDUSTRIAL ARTS COURSE KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 167 N. Main St Have A Barrel Of Fun! 143 PAUL THOMPSON'S TEXACO Minor Engine Repairs —Exhaust Systems Brake jobs Compliments of the CLASS OF '82 TEXACO Work Guaranteed Cor. Comrie Briggs Street lohnstown, New York 12095 Ph. (518) 762-1821 RAUCH'S BAKERY 15 Washington St. TOM RULLER— Tom, what are your duties as Deputy City Historian ( I collect, preserve, and make available materials and information relating to Gloversville's history. I also try to make sure that his- torical information, artifacts, and buildings are protected and pre- served and that these things are available to the public. I also answer requests about the city's history, and help carry out pro- grams such as City Charter Day. How did you get your job? I was appointed by the mayor upon the recommendations of the Deputy Fulton County Historian and the President of the Gloversville Historical Society. What do you like about your job? Everything! I enjoy working with all the old papers and books about the city. I like investigating into the answers to questions, and answering those that people have asked for years. I like preserving the documents, books, and even buildings. JOHNSTON'S Thoughtfulnest WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH. . . GLOVERSVILLE PALACE DINER 62 S. Main St. Open 7 Days A Week Different Special Every Day jackie And Tony Sena — Managers I 144 Congratulations CLASS of '81 KIDDIE KORNER 36 North Main Street Downtown Gloversville The Finest In Infants And Children's Clothing Up to Size 6X A CITY HISTORIAN Irving Bank Corporation Fulton County Bank What is unique about your being Deputy Historian in terms of your age? When people think of a historian, they usually think of an older person. As the youngest municipal historian in New York State I have tried to change that image. I try to make history a living, growing, fascinating thing. The unique thing about me is my age—so far it hasn't been a barrier to me in my work. What significant finds have you made as Deputy Historian? I haven't made any big finds. I'm not really looking for any fantastic bit of information. What I have been doing is trying to preserve the records which may contain these finds. Some of the most important and interesting projects I have done include a historical-architectural survey of the city, a place name record, research on the city's Civil War veterans, and my favorite project, the establishment of a City archives. Tom Ruller is a member of Who's Who Among Yorkers (Junior members of the New York State Historical Association). He is the Project Archivist for the Gloversville Historical Archives Project. He was encouraged in his interest by Lewis G. Decker, Deputy Fulton County Historian. Tom plans to become a paper conservator after graduation from high school. The Leader-Herald Downtown Gloversville Arterial Plaza Northville Broadalbin CAPANO'S DISCOUNT WINES LIQUORS Arterial Plaza Gloversville, New York Your Local Newspaper Serving Gloversville 725-8616 725-9798 Open 9:00 a m. until 10:00 p.m. us Where Everything Is Sew-Sew 37 N. Main St. Gloversville 725-1806 50 North Main St. Downtown Gloversville Phone 725-1023 Revitalization of Gloversville Recently the Oracle talked to Mr. Ron Olinsky, an active member of S.P.R.I.N.G., about the renovation work taking place in Gloversville's downtown area. The nucleus of these improve- ments is a group of organizations working for the betterment of Gloversville's central business district. They are: S.P.R.I.N.G. (Soci- ety to Promote Revitalization in Gloversville), the Community Development Agency, and the City Planning Commission. Some of the steps which have actually been taken are: on South Main Street, A community development grant was ob- tained, allowing new sidewalks to be put in, and the addition of tree n benches opefuM no propert wner COMPLIMENTS AND BEST WISHES To The CLASS of 81 tfiafilerb 1 North Main Street Gloversville, New York 12078 518-725-1830 ('oLcjar Store couraged to fix up their store fronts. The organizations have been at work for nearly two years on these projects, and they have cost over $200,000 in the process. Similar kinds of improve- ments have been made on North Main: fixing up buildings and conforming them to Gloversville's building and maintenance code. Activities have also been held to encourage people to enjoy coming downtown, including: the Winter Carnival, in which stu- dents from city schools worked together to build snow sculp- tures; the Farmer's Market, which had many booths set up sell- ing food, produce, and crafts; Dollar Days, when participating stores mark down prices; and at Christmas time there was even jolly old Santa Claus spreading lots of holiday cheer! The revitalization of downtown Gloversville has not been and will not be an easy task, and with the amount of Federal dollars not as readily available, it will take the cooperation of the pri- vate sector as well as that of city government to initiate more improvements. To Mr. Olinsky and all the other thoughtful people helping to make these changes for the better possible, the Oracle wishes good luck. We hope your efforts help make Gloversville a more pleasant place to shop—and to live in, as well! Deborah M. Vlock U6 COME ENJOY A DELIGHTFUL NEW DINING EXPERIENCE NORTH MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN Gloversville's Fine New Restaurant 'ono 25 N. Main St. Gloversville N.Y. Telephone: (518) 725-1113 May fortune always follow you! From the CLASS OF '83 WINBART SERVICE CO., INC. SANTINO'S PIZZERIA and DELI 124 S. MAIN STREET GLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK GENERAL INSURANCE 34 N. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. Automobile Fire Liability Life Accident Bonds LOVERSVILLE EDERAL AVINGS 52 North Main Street Gaslight Square Gloversville, New York 295 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 150 WHAT IS A SOPHOMORE? The word sophomore has always been known as a name for tenth graders, but no one really seems to know how it came about. Sophomore is formed by two Creek words, sophos , which means wise, and moro , which means fool. When these two definitions are put together they form wise fool , but this is more how tenth-graders are thought of by their upperclassmen, and not how they think of themselves. We, as sophomores, like to think of sophs as meaning intelli- gent. We realize the importance of study and know that we must succeed in school, but we are also aware that we must have fun in order to really enjoy life. More than any other class, the class of '83 knows how to combine school life and social life to form an exciting way of living. When we're told that being a sopho- more is boring, or that it's the worst year of high school, we laugh and remember that to be both smart and foolish is not easy to do! We are the sophomore class of '83, the BEST there can be! Karen Lavery '83 GOOD LUCK FROM DUNKIN' DONUTS . KINCSBORO LUMBER COMPANY I GREGORY SHEET Ph.518-725-2121 Gloversville, New York —12078 PECK'S FLOWERS BURTON AGENCY INC. Gloversville Telephone 725-1016 Established 1890 Distinctive But Not Expensive 105 North Main St. Phone: 725-7173 151 PATRONS A. BLODGETT AND SONS Cleaners and Tailors CAMEO BEAUTY SALON 93 East Fulton Street ' GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 81 AND CHEESE Charon Studio GOOD LUCK AND GOOD TIMES TO THE GRADUATE Dr. David Clough, M.D. COLOR KEY PAINT AND WALLPAPER 229 Bleecker Street MR. AND MRS. ROBERT L. DORFMAN CORDONE'S INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF FINE BEVERAGES SINCE 1900 TONY BLANCO JACK EA6AN Also distributing Miller Lite. Lowenbrou, Schmidt's Tiger Ale. Molsons Golden Ale, Piels, Knickerbocker. Rheingdd If you've got the time, we ve got the beer. 233 N MAIN STREET GLOVERSVILLE. NEW YORK 518-725-3158 TpVanned COMPLIMENTS OF ( Pj ARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION OF FULTON COUNTY 257 KINGSBORO GOOD LUCK CLASS OF AVE. '81 FROM GLOVESVILLE, NEW YORK HOUSE OF PIZZA 773-7303 NICHOLS PLAZA COMPLIMENTS OF THE CURTIN-HEBERT COMPANY, INC. 152 FELICITA CLUB Sonra Project Singing Felidro Girls Sell Refreshments Ar G H S Home Doskerboll Gomes. BEST OF LUCK OF THE CLASS OF '81 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SCHLEGEL'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER FUTURE 109 N. MAIN ST. FRANK TROMBLEY 25-27 N. MAIN STREET GLOVERSVILLE GLOVERSVILLE, N Y. PATRONS 12078 DR. THOMAS EAGAN PHONE 725-4315 FRANK'S BARBFR SHOP 41 South Main Street THE GABELER AGENCY, INC. 288 North Main Street DR. AND MRS. DAVID G. HANDRON BEST WISHES CLASS OF '81 E. L. Heacock Company IOHN R. KEARNEY, M.D. Compliments of DR. AND MRS. ROBERT KEMP 153 LIVINGSTON'S FURNITURE 415 S. Main St. Telephone: 725-4123 Gloversville NY 725-4353 355 South Main Street ENERGY CONSERVATION In Gloversville High School GOOD LUCK Elmendorf's Upholstery Custom Drapes, Custom Upholstery, Residential and Commercial, Wholesale Fabrics for Do-it-yourself. 26 Washington Street Gloversville, N Y. 518-725-8195 Kuhtf £ ($mrt 154 Best Wishes To The Class of 1981 DURKEE'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. ALLAN CHAPMAN Gloversville High School has come up with several ideas for help- ing conserve energy, and other plans are soon to be put into ac- tion. The most obvious change is the work done on the windows. The tops of the windows were sealed, using several layers of plywood, cement, and insulation to reduce the amount of heat lost through the glass. Also important is the work being done on the lighting. Lighting use has been reduced by shutting down every other light in the halls and classrooms. The biggest change, however, involves Gloversville High's boiler system. Redesigning the boiler to gain efficiency, and getting as much use as possible from the system is a major concern. The heat piping will be changed to allow the rooms furthest from the boiler more heat. This can be done by running heat directly to those rooms instead of through the other rooms first. Also, certain rooms can be heated when the whole school is not in use. Another fact to point out in our fight to save energy is that the school has its own generator which keeps the peak load or maxi- mum amount of energy used lower. New Thermostats will be in- stalled, but the temperature will remain at 65 degrees, as this is a rule to be followed by all schools. One suggestion for the future is the planting of rows of trees outside the school to cut down on wind velocity around the school. Mr. Chapman, Gloversville High School's Principal, feels that we will do our best at G.H.S. to fight back against rising energy costs. Good Luck Warehouse Furniture Sales 54-56 Cayadutta St. 34 West Fulton Street Gloversville, New York Pay Cash and Save $$ TED THORNE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. 397 S. Main St, 725-8814 155 aOup, AL'S PIZZARIA Brookins and Sons, Florist 5 Lee Avenue Gloversville 725-1256 Artistically Designed Floral Arrangements + House Plants 201 N. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. '84 Is The Best It Outclasses All The Rest! FRESHMEN SPEAK OUT ON EATING An important part of life for all students is eating. For 90 min- utes each day, students use the three school cafeterias. The Ora- cle interviewed several Freshmen on the subject of eating at Gloversville High School. We first asked the student his or her opinion of the food at G.H.S. The results were mixed. One Freshman put it this way: Some food is good, some is bad; the brownies are good, but the salads aren't very tasty. Another replied, as she sat and ate her lunch: I really like the food here. There is a good selection and it usually tastes pretty good. When asked the differences between eating at Estee and at G.H.S., all were generally in agreement. The G.H.S. foods and cafeterias were rated much higher. One Freshman stated: 'lunch here is a lot better than at Estee. The bigger selection of food is great! Another said: I like being able to choose where I want to eat. Having three cafeterias here is a lot better than only one. We also asked which cafeteria the students preferred and why. Most of the Freshmen interviewed preferred the a la carte or cold lunch, but there were some who liked the hot lunch cafeteria. One who preferred the cold lunch reasoned: '1 like being able to buy things separately, and there are a lot more things to choose from in this cafeteria. A student preferring the hot lunch said: I like the hot lunch cafeteria because it isn't as crowded as the others, and most of my friends eat here. When asked what changes should be made in the cafeterias and lunch programs, the students came up with a wide variety of ideas. Many felt that more junk food should be added. One student said: I think the chef's salads, the soups, and the desserts need improvement. All the Freshmen interviewed felt that prices are too high and should be lowered. One student re- sponded: I think music should be played in the cafeterias, and a jukebox would be great. Another suggested: They should put modem, smaller tables in the hot lunch cafeteria. Finally, one student had this to say: 'lunch should be made longer. I look forward to it; it is the best part of the day! Below: R. Jones, W. Galway, M. Bouchard, and L. Karpinski relax at lunch. 157 JOANS Congratulations Graduates IDEAL KIDDIE C Uj huL OuJljUfL AKj aJs SHOP 3 7“Jf£ Le X« 5 101 N. Main St. 15 N. Main St.— Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 Cloversville, N.Y. 725-4621 Eileen Pike Gail Buyce Best Wishes from CARENE'S INC. %� ...� 725-9414 DUNDAY'S Men's and Boys Clothing r 49 N. Main St. Gloversville Congratulations! 725-4213 STOP IN WfaidwM'i) rr1 Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of '81 • JACK JILL 73 North Main St., Gloversville, N.Y. • JUNIOR SHOP 12078 downtown Gloversville s J 158 Best Wishes to the Class of '81 THE JEAN JOINT ------------------------------------------------ 'l Gloversville Fashion Headquarters for men Casual and Formal Wear (unction on 5th Ave and Elmwood Gloversville 725-1168 BACHELORS QUARTER'S 35 N. Main St. Gloversville JEANS ARE KING Above left: C Garguilo; below: K. Farrow. Modern life has introduced something new in regard to clothing fashion, which began to be important as long ago as Renaissance times. Sudden changes in styles can be far reaching in their ef- fects. Women have passed the stage of only wearing flowing gar- ments. and are now comfortable in tight designer jeans, such as Bonjour, Jordache, Calvin Klein, and Sasson. The once convention- al dress has declined in popularity, and Jeans are King. The trend all over America has become: who can wear the tightest jeans and make them last the bngest, managing to walk, bend, move, and sit without splitting the seams? This has become a sport for both young and old. The interesting procedure of get- ting tight jeans on in the morning has left many a once-wise man in awe. Jeans today, once in the dim past thought of as work clothes, can now be worn for both formal and informal occa- sions. Times change, and with them, their demands. 159 $ SSP ' The bus system was established, and became operational on a trial basis in 1979, when two busses were put into use. The budget for the system was initiated by the Common Council. At present, the Transit Authority is expecting the delivery of two new busses. Mon- ey spent on the bus system will be reimbursed to the city through Federal and State revenues. About 103 passengers are now using the bus system daily. Many Gloversville High School students are among the satisfied customers, using the busses to get to and from school every day. Looking South on Gloversville's Main Street. Gloversville, New York now has some big city style, with a new city bus system for public transportation. The bus system is operated by the Gloversville Transit Authority, and a lot of credit should be given to the Authority, and to City Transportation Commission Chairman Louis Castiglione, for the system's success. STAHL'S SERVICE CENTER 156 East Fulton Street Full Auto Repairs—Air Condition Service and Repair Automatic Transmission Service and Repair Where Service Is Our Middle Name ispS® TONY'S EXXON STATION 283 E. Fulton Street Telephone 725-1820 Montoney's Garage, Inc. Atlas Tires— Atlas Batteries 135 E. State Street Gloversville, New York Telephone 725-8023 All Minor Repairs 160 □ LDSMOB8LE Compliments Of © FULTON COUNTY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS CHRYSLER CORPORATION INCORPORATED R. Brown Sons, Inc.—Ford Procita Cadillac—Olds., Inc. Howell Pierson—Dodge Bramer Chevrolet Kentris Chevrolet, Inc. Kingsboro Chrysler—Plymouth Longwell Chevrolet, Inc. Nelson Jones Ford, Inc. Rose Buick, Inc.—Pontiac Montoney Garage—Datsun Hupkes Imports, Inc. Dodge Dodge Truchs BUICK I lij nir fit H DATSUN PRODUCT OF NISSAN Schermerhorn Agency, Inc. General Insurance 30 South Main St. Gloversville, New York 12078 Phone: 725-8419 PUTTING TOGETHER Co-editors in chief Joan Esper and Kathy Funke with Oracle ad- visor Mrs. lane Kauffman, shortly after moving into the Publica- tions Room . A tremendous number of hours goes into publishing a yearbook It all starts in May of the previous year, when the staff is picked and then attends several workshops. Next a theme for the book must be chosen by the staff; one that relates to Gloversville High School, Gloversville itself, and the world at large, and one that can be easily carried throughout the book A photographer and printing company must be chosen, after which the staff has many decisions to make about the size, cost, and structure of the book. Soon all the photographs have to be taken, so that the staff can get started doing layouts for each page in the book The earliest deadline is in October, when the color sections have to be completed Other deadlines are in November, Decem- ber, January, and February These months are when most of the editors' time is spent, choosing the photos, writing the copy, de- signing the layouts. Amidst all of this, the staff must find advertisers (THANK YOU!) to support our book, and then take subscription orders for the book Without being able to pay the bills, there would be no Oracle. Once all the layouts are handed in, approved, and sent out, the staff WAITS They wait for the book to arrive, while planning an assembly to present the book to the school. It's a feeling of great satisfaction when the books come in and we look at the book we have created. Although the work was hard and long, the Ora- cle staff has a lot of fun doing it, and learns a lot about journal- ism, too! (111) In Business Since 1888 PICKETT MEMORIAL CO. Sawyer Mackey Realty, Inc. 158 E. Fulton St. Gloversville, N.Y. 40 N. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. Designers and Manufacturers of Fine Cemetary Memorials 12078 518-725-1067 □3 Telephone: 725-7619 1 We Help Happiness Happen! 162 Let This Friendly Travel Agency Congratulations Book Your Traveling Reservations ®est Wishes HERMAN A. CARBONELLI TRAVEL AGENCY INC. 10 So. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 Dial 518-725-4616 From DEL NEGRO PHARMACY Dan and )im Del Negro A YEARBOOK Oracle staff photographer Pam Sanger on the job ORACLE '81 PRINTED BY: INTER COLLEGIATE PRESS PAPER: KINGSTON I, PAGE SIZE 8x10% BINDING: SIGNATURE COVER: THREE COLOR: APPLIED WHITE SILK SCREEN, SILVER HOT STAMPED: DESIGNED BY SENIOR DONNA LA VERY ENDSHEETS: FOUR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLAGE, DE- SIGNED BY CO-EDITORS JOAN ESPER AND KATHY FUNKE TYPE: OPTIMIST, BOLD EMPHASIS FACE COLOR: 16 PAGES FULL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: CHARACTER ARTS STUDIO; ALSO STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS ARMAND MILLS, SAM HOYE, PAM SANGER, SHERRY SIEGFRIED, GEOFF PECK, TIM BYRNE COPIES PRINTED: 675 SUBSCRIPTION SALES: $7000 ADVERTISING SALES: $4000 The 1981 Oracle staff is grateful for the cooperation and assis- tance given us by Mr. Allan Chapman, former Gloversville High School Principal; Mr. Jack DeWeese, acting Principal; Mr. James Proper, Assistant Principal; and the entire faculty. We also thank Mr. Jim Maher of Inter-Collegiate Press for his help and advice, and our advisors, Mrs. Jane Kauffman and Mrs. Doris Schultz. Good Luck MUDDLE MUDDLE INSURANCE and TRAVEL AGENCY - 17 W. Fulton St. Gloversville, N. Y. 725-0617 THE SINGER STORE 36 N. Main St., Gloversville Phone: 725-4919 163 Best Wishes Class of '81 THE LEATHER AND GIFT SHOP Rt. 30A Johnstown, N.Y. Beauty'Salori THE JOHNSTOWN KNITTING MILL FACTORY STORE Rt. 30A (Arterial) Johnstown, N.Y. Sport and Casual Wear For the Entire Family Open Mon. thru Sat. 9:305:00 Friday Nite till 9:00 26 N. Main St. Gloversville, NY 725-9188 f !■ I ■■!■■■ ■■■■■■ y HSOSESSHB FOR SAVINGS AND VALUE BEST WISHES FROM NICHOLS STORES IN: GLOVERSVILLE AMSTERDAM HERKIMER NEW HARTFORD MARCY (UTICA) Dollhouse Village and A Plethora of Unique Gifts At the Adirondack Windmill G'ville- 725-5523 THE CANDLE SHOP 6 West 8th Ave., Gloversville 725-3469 Candles-Gifts-Greeting Cards Plenty of Parking —Free Gift Wrap WE WANT TO BE YOUR STORE THTeTeTETETWTeTETWTSTWTeTWl Master Charge Hours: Mon., Tues. 10-5 Thurs. — Fri. 10-9 Sat. T5 Closed Wed. 164 ROBISON SMITH INC. 335 N. Main St. Gloversville Professional Laundry Dry Cleaning Service, Suedes Leathers Refinished. Coin Operated Laundry on Premises Our 66th Year JACK KOBUSKIE'S CAREER AS COACH After 31 years as head Basketball coach at Gloversville High School, Mr. John A. (Jack) Kobuskie has retired. He cited per- sonal reasons for his retirement. Kobuskie, who took over as head coach during the 1949-50 season, is the fourth most success- ful coach in Section II, with 398 wins and 215 losses. Before his coaching career at G.H.S., Mr. K. played on the basketball teams at Gloversville, and at Cortland State College. At Cortland he was named Captain of the varsity team in his sophomore year. In 1947 he set a single season scoring record of 325 points, which lasted for 12 years. When Kobuskie was a senior, he was named Cortland's Sports King for his en- deavors in basketball and golf. In 1948, Mr. Kobuskie graduated from Cortland State with a B.S. in physical education. He was hired for one year to fill in at Dolgeville Central, as a gym teacher and as coach for three sports. Jack Kobuskie, former G.H.S. Basketball coach. In July of 1949, following the death of coach Jack Alofs, Mr. Kobuskie was ap- pointed Basketball coach at Gloversville High School. Among his accomplishments as coach was leading the 1978-79 team to the State Semi-finals in Rochester. Mr. Kobuskie and his wife, Irene, plan to winter in Florida, but spend summers back in Gloversville. The Oracle staff wishes them both good health and good times, and is proud to have known one of the area's best coaches, and one of the nicest guys. iht - z 'LEATHER tfuniT utton County’s leather accessory Supermarket' COVE SvlLL£,V.Y : KINGSOURY JEWELERS 165 PATRONS Congratulations Class of 1981 From FULTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOSEPH PERRELLA GLOVES, INC. 31 Union St. Gloversville, New York Phone: 725-3168 Successors to Dr. Maurice M. Tart ell L G. SELBERT, O.D. R. M. SELBERT, O.D. G. S. SELBERT, O.D. DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY EYE HEALTH EXAMINATION DIAGNOSIS VISION ANALYSIS TREATMENT 42 E. Main Amsterdam 842-2480 Canajaharie Ofc. Ill W. 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Class of '81 will always be Second to None! linUcttbrck ifmtcnt! ffirnttr INC. SOCIETY TO PROMOTE 4 Second Avenue Gloversville, New York REVITALIZATION IN Charles L. Blomquist GLOVERSVILLE (518) 725-3119 Compliments From. . . Good Luck Class of '81 MARIO PAPA M S AND DISCOUNT LIQUOR SONS 90 E. Fulton St. Division Street, Gloversville Gloversville, N.Y. 725-1619 167 ■ V' 3S Jx fc $% « £. aw dl r y w. v'u C 4 . P r ) Iv _ , t • -£r3X qp wm - . ®!5i'£ EN| u.l' %• .......... ,UU,U COMPLIMENTS OF CHARACTER ARTS cti irur� rv ARCADE BUILDING BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. 12866 There's a lot more to School than just Books and Homework Top Left: Tammy Lair, G.H.S.'s lop female bowler Top right: Michelle Santella does some heavy studying Left: Sue Armstrong cleans the wax off her skis during a free study hall Below: The snow really piled up in the courtyard this year! Bottom: Paul Schlegal awaits the next play. Striding towards victory, Vickie Brower pounds the track at Park Terrace Front: L. Lachmayer, ). Carangelo, j. Schmitt, A Compagnone, D Pilkey, M Balzano, R Patterson, L. Green, D Diadato, ). Houghton, T Ostrander, D Woodruff Row 2: Coach Sylvester, S. Williams, F loe Chizek spins to success Brown, B Patterson, M Mullins, R Floyd, R Teetz, B Vandy, D Botch. C Wilsey, R Floyd, F Maye, Coach Metallo, Asst Coach Wing 170 AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE FOOTHILLS COUNCIL CHAMPIONSHIP MEET The track team's year was highlighted by great success at the Foothill Council's Championship Meet at Park Terrace. The boys' team although only finishing in 3rd place, was characterized by many exceptional individual perfor- mances. Dave Botch, a 10th grad- er, easily dominated in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, finishing with times of 11.4 and 22.8 seconds, re- spectively. In other events, Bob Patterson won the high hurdles, and Rob Floyd finished the 2 mile run in 9.58, for a respectable 3rd place. For the girls' team, which fin- ished 2nd to Queensbury, Debbie Schmitt ran the fastest 44 meter run in Section II last year, to easily win the event. Anne Holtzworth augmented the team's performance with fine showings in the 1500 meter, 800 meter, and 3200 meter relay race. Kelly Niznik, an underclassman, took 1st place in the 200 meter dash. Rounding out the day were personal bests for the Hickok sis- ters, Debbie and Diane. Debbie ran the 3000 meter run in under 11 minutes, while Diane completed the walking event in a time of 8.17. Front; M Ambrosino, K Grillo. L. Funke, C. Bissett, |. Boles, M. Curthoys. M. Balzano. A Holtzworth. D. Schmitt. D Hickok. P. Reed, Carangelo, K Niznik, M Laird Row 2: Coach Fisher, T Nigro, |. A Schwed, M Tesi. V Brower. D Hickok 171 MAROON WHITE: MURDER ON THE COURTS Front: C Krueger. C Waylett, R Rosenbaum, B Berner, C Smith, S. Strandvig. G Everhart, D Maider, M Kumpan, Coach Fabozzi Kenny Back A Wright, M Lazarus. L Ottuso. J. Sesonske, O. After losing some talented senior players to 1979 graduation, the varsity tennis team was happy winding up with a record of 7-7. Contributing greatly to this success were the singles stand-outs: Dick Maider, Glen Everhart, Cindy Krueger, and Brad Dennie. Tough doubles competition was provided by Kumpan and foreign exchange student Otto Strandvig. Everyone improved their talents during the year, and the majority of the team played during the off-season, pre- paring for the 1981 campaign. Anthony Wright displays perfect form. Clyde Smith takes a break to pose for the camera 172 LOOKING FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES The 1980 Freshman and |V Baseball teams finished their seasons with feelings of disappointment and rightly so. Coach Zayicek's |V's finished at 8-14 and Coach Delilli's freshman team went 3-6. However, both teams had their moments, and both teams look forward to better seasons in the future. Coach DeLilli witnessed many outstanding individual performances, but he named Mark Hagelund as the best all-around player on the team. Hagelund finished the season with a high batting average and polished defensive abilities. The JV team was led offensively by Mark Smrtic, who batted .359 and Mark LeFever, who hammered in 3 home runs. LeFever was also the team's pitching ace, getting 4 wins and hurling a one-hitter against an al- ways-tough Amsterdam squad. Both mentors commended the boys' positive atti- tudes and wished their teams luck in the future. Froni: R Mullins, G Ferraro, I Del Negro, T. Dunn, I Caputo, S. lee. B Barkevich. R Bronk. B Baldwin, S. Caruso, R Hall, D Merwitz, J. T Donna. K. Shoblom. M Hagelund Row 2: Coach DeLilli, S. Teetz, Hamlin, D Whitman Front: C. Garguilo, A Askew, M. Smrtic, A Cerasia, M Fonda, A Perrone, P Schwed Row 2 I Steele, Manager, Coach Zayicek, S. Suchy, T Anadio, M. LeFever, G. Musillo, P Schlegal. R Taub. Manager, A. Nicolella, Manager 173 A sight that will be missed-Larry Getman is now a graduate at Le Moyne College on a base- ball scholarship Front R Lee. M Petrocelli, M Sanford, H. Lauria, C. Satterlee, R Noble, J. Sanges Row 2: Coach Serge, ). Garguilo, J. Strouse, D. Hammond, M Lair. L Getman, ) Diana, J. Crocetta, G. Christodulu. 174 Coach Serge has plenty to be happy about, coaching the Huskies to a sectional victory WE RE ALSO GOOD AT BASEBALL! Gloversville's one run victory over Averill Park in Schenectady provided more excitement than anyone could ask for, and it gave the Huskies a whole lot more - their first Section II Baseball Title in over thirty years. Outside of Larry Cetman's exciting no-hit shutout vs. Saratoga, the Huskies had a rather unimpressive regular season, going 6-6 against other teams in the Foothills Council. But the year made history-the Carm Serge- coached squad won 3 one-run post-season games to capture the Section II Championship. And if that weren't enough, Gloversville's players occupied five po- sitions on the Foothills Council All-Star team: Mike Petrucelli at first base, Tim Foster at second, Jim Crocetta at shortstop, and Larry Cetman and Marc San- ford in the outfield. Sanford was probably the most outstanding player on the team during the regular season, batting .417 to top the .400 mark for the second year in a row. However, in post-season play, the team was led by underclass- men Greg Christodulu and )im Diana. Christodulu, a catcher, had six hits in the last three games, winning the first two with home runs in late-inning clutch situa- tions. Diana was the hero defensively, tossing two saves in Gloversville's three sectional games. Gloversville's victims? The squad began their championship conquest by eliminating Queensbury, 1-0, in a thrilling extra-inning victory. In Game Two, Serge's 'Cardiac Kids' defeated Ichabod Crane, 3-2, in another squeaker. The climax of the Huskies' hard-fought sea- son came on Tuesday, June 10, at Central Park in Schenectady. In a see-saw battle, Gloversville outlasted Averill Park, 7-6, to win the title. The Huskies finished with a 16-10 record, and some fond memories of victory that they'll all remember for a long time to come. 175 SOFTBALL ADDED TO G.H.S. SPORTS PROGRAM According to Mrs. Olson, the highlight of last year's softball sea- son was starting a first year team and having all of the players im- prove their basic skills, aggressive- ness, and attitudes. In spite of winning only 1 of 10 league games, the team made impressive improvements in aggressiveness and team spirit. This positive atti- tude enabled the team to finish 4th in the Fort Plain softball tourna- ment. Leading the team was senior co- captain Lynn Brown, who was named the most valuable player for the 1980 compaign. Other out- standing team players included Lau- rie House, Kathy Daniels, Ann Donnelly, Laurie Stuart and Nancy Malone, who was named by Coach Olson as the best defensive player. After improving their skills tremendously this season, the team plans to be a serious contender for the league championship next sea- son. Ann Donnelly-a player to be counted on In a clutch situation Front L Brown, A Donnelly, S. Sullivan. P Pollard, K. Sleezer. Back: Coach Olson, S Shanahan, F. Van Alstyne, L House, N. Malone, T Lauria, L. Stuart. Missing: K Daniels, K. Peck. DWIGHT WOODRUFF AND CROSS COUNTRY: A WINNING COMBINATION Front: M Ambrosino, V. Brower. M Carangelo, D. Hickok, P Reed, D. Wood, I Woodworth. H Warschawski, 2nd row: B Trombley, R Floyd, D. Diodato, A. Corsini, L Lachmayer, D Pllkey, I Carangelo, M. Funke, M. DiMarco, B. Schwed, MGR 3rd Row: Coach Fisher, D Woodruff, I Green, D Ernst, I Schmitt, D. Dorman, B Moore. D Maye, M Travis. Dwight Woodruff (pictured at left) is perhaps the finest athlete ever to compete in a G.H S. uniform He certainly proved that last Fall when he captured the New York State Class B Cross Country Championship and then finished second in the Federation Meet in New York City In his Freshman year, Dwight Woodruff never even considered going out for Cross Country, and he's not sure what eventually per- suaded him to do so. But he com- peted in the sport in his sopho- more year, and he's been hooked on it ever since. After three years and sixty miles per week conditioning, everything finally fell into place. At the Class B Championship in Great Neck, Long Island, Woody literally ran off with the 5000 meter race, finishing with a time of 15:44. He led the race right from the start, beating the other competition by over 100 yards. One week later, Dwight ran the same race 11 seconds faster finish- ing 2nd in the individual boys' competition at the Federation Meet in New York City's Van Cortland Park. Needless to say. Coach Fisher was jubilant. When the races that counted came, he was ready. We're very proud of him. The entire Oracle staff would like to extend our congratulations and best wishes for an outstanding fu- ture to an extremely talented ath- lete. Go For It Dwight!! 177 Top Left: A solid line-up: M Horning, C. Ferraro. S. Handy, and M. Capparello Top Center: J.V. Quarterback Brian Paul steps into the pocket Above: Front: P Moore, S. Viscosi, T Iones, ) Caputo, K Shobtom, D Ferguson Row 2: A Javarone, M Horning, B Barkevich, C. Calpin, R Mullins, J. 178 Broderick. L. Lawyer. Row 3: Coach Battisti, B Paul, M. Jerome, T. Obenhoff, G. Musillo, ). Goodemote, D. Merwitz, M.' DtMaio, A. Barksdale. S. Caruso, N. Compagnone. S. Teetz, Coach Metallo Left: Seeing double? Matt Horning and Pat Insognia both wore 71. The Youngest Huskies Played Like Pros The Gloversville junior Varsity Football team finished its season with an overall record of three wins and five losses. In the Foothills Coun- cil, the squad completed its schedule at two and four However, this record was not indicative of their aggressive play-they were outscored by their opponents by a margin of only 26 points. The team's on-and-off personality throughout the year was modified by a climatic final game victory over the Johnstown Sir Bills, 16-14 The Freshmen Football Squad, under the leadership of head Coach loe Vacula, went undefeated to win the Foothills Council for the first time in many years. The Huskies accomplished this by consecutively rolling over South Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Queensbury, Glens Falls, and Johnstown. The low-point of the season was a dramatic 6-6 tie against an always-tough Ballston Spa team. Coach Vacula credited all areas for the squad's great success, but he was especially impressed by the versatility of many of our school's fine, young players. Gary Ferraro, Tom Nethaway, Scott Handy, Jeff Chamberlain. Rick Frasier, and Don Cairns all doubled on both offense and defense, a task re- quiring great stamina, endurance, and talent. Congratulations are in order for a great season! Freshmen Football: Front: D. Tierney. C. Rumrill, W Cole. W Jones, M Capparello, P Wright. J. Persch, A. Busch, M. Zajac. A. Barnhill Row 2: E Palmer, K Hasbrook, R Brown. J Cassaro, D. Tierney, D Cairns, D. Mickels, D Whitman, D. Coon, K. Ward, K. Ferraro. Row 3: B Gargulio; mgr J. Chamberlain, A. Calandra, L. Aldous, J. Webber, R Frasier, S. Handy, T. Nethaway, R. Watson, R. Capparello, R. Perrone, A. Grich, mgr. Top Right: Frosh Head Coach: Joe Vacula 179 The New Gloversville Huskies Despite being turned back from the sectionals at the end of the season, the 1980 Huskies football team had plenty to smile about They ended the year with a seven game winning streak which was highlighted by the 40-0 thrashing of the Twin City rival, johnstown. This strong surge was enough to put them in a tie with two other teams for the Foothills crown. lack Akey, Dave Botch, and Greg Christodulu were named to the Foothills Council All-Star team for both offense and defense Other first-teamers were |oe Chizek, Larry Boles, Paul Lomanto, and Ron Havel. Second-teamers included Tom Anadio, Rich Lee, John Strouse, Paul Schlegel, and Mark LeFever John Gargulio received honorable mention Jack AKey was named the team's Most Valuable Player; and Havel, best defensive player Junior standout Larry Boles was the re- cipient of the Chain Gang” award for most first downs and Chris Satterlee received the Robert L. Henry Memorial Award. G.H.S. outscored their opponents 215-81: a feat which enabled them to achieve the 21st position in the small school ratings for New York State. Right Dave Botch is taken from behind but gains some extra yard- age Below Practice starts in mid-August for the football Men . Rick Noble takes off for the G.H.S. Huskies (Top photos courtesy The Leader Herald) 180 Top Left: Larry Boles takes the ball to the end zone to help the 40-0 shut-out. Top Right Skunk (Am Ind name (as in Abnaki segonku)) v. (slang) to defeat overwhelmingly in a game or contest; often, specific, to keep from scoring any points Above: Front: P. Giblin, T. Spraker, C. Satterlee, I Diana, J. Hoagboon, R Lee, j. Garguilo. ) Akey, J. Houghton, R VanAlstyne, J. Strouse. Row 2: Coach Collins, Coach Thompson, R Tagliatella, ). Chizek, R. Havel. D. Botch, A Perrone, C. Garguilo, R. Cozzolino, B Rowley, R Noble, A Wright, T Looman, Coach Gould Row 3: M. Kujath, M. LeFever, P. Lomanto, T. Anadio, L Boles, P Schlegel, T Ostrander. M. Metcalfe, G. Christodulu Right: Mark LeFever: in time for the tackle (Top photo courtesy of the Leader-Herald.) SOCCER . . . UNDERCLASSMEN STYLE! Top: junior Varsity: Front: S. Rowley, J Balzano, D. Holmlund, D. Rose, B. Smith, B Scott, T. Orsell, S. Belden. Row 2: j Decristofaro, R Autilio, R Rackmyre, ) Kearney, D Ruggerio, T. Roberti, L DeCicco, B Smith, D. Lindsay, M. Cozzolino, Coach Wemple. Left: Jeff DeWeese goes after the ball. Above: Pre- game activities. After completing several successful seasons in the past. Coach Dick Wemple's junior varsity ‘ maroon machine'' broke down —a disappointment to the players, to the fans, and to Gloversville High's sports program in general Despite a talented crop of young players and an excellent pre-season training program, the team lost its first seven games Needless to say. Coach Wemple was not impressed by his squad's performance To save the team from becoming a complete disaster, combination sweeper and midfielder Tom Orsell came to the rescue by bolstering team spirit and serving as a good steadying influence, to use the words of Coach Wemple The team finished with a burst of enthusi- asm, winning three of its last five games. This late success can be at- tributed to the efforts of team leaders Dave Ruggiero, Lou DeCicco, D Rose and Orsell, who was voted Most Valuable Player by his fel- low teammates. Hopefully, the strength of this year's finish will ex- tend into next year's varsity season The modified team was successful from the start, winding up the season with a record of 6-4-2. Not being a part of the Foothills Council, the squad played teams like Galway, Cobleskill, Queensbury, Northville, Mayfield, and St. johnsville Coach Bushen attributed the team's success to the fact that his players were well-skilled , and that they had a great desire to win and play aggressively - qualities any coach would be very pleased with. Top Right The soccer players take time out to support the field hockey team Above: Modified Soccer Team Front: S. Hurd, P Davin, S. loslin, M. Zarrelli, J. Logan Row 2: ). DeWeese, Chris Heacok fine tunes his game 183 SOCCER Front: A. Compagnone. R Cline, S. Hespelt, M Morey. S. Kenny, J. Playford, M Balzano, P Ligon, D. Santella, C. Dowd. Row 2: |. Loux, S. Emanuele, J. Frye, R Borgolini, R Carkin, |. Teetz, M Haglund, R Hine. B Belden. T. Clarkin, G. Calandra, S. DeWeese. M Sanford, Coach Flint. Right Todd Clarkin eases his way up the right side. 184 A New Name at G.H.S. The 1980 G.H.S. Red Dragons Varsity Soccer Team enjoyed its finest season ever Because of a fine team spirit and a desire to win, the year started off in championship fashion. The Red Dragons de- feated the first nine opponents they faced, setting a new record for the longest winning streak by any G.H.S. varsity soccer team. The team was led by senior standout Marc Sanford. Marc made Red Dragon scoring history with 15 goals, second in the Council. Chris Dowd followed closely with 14 goals Scott Emanuele also set a new record with five shut outs in one season. Team Captains were Bob Clarkin. Scott De Weese, and Paul Ligon, who exemplified the great drive of this year's team. Many individual achievements combined to make the best team ever coached by Mr Flint. A new overall win-loss record (14-4-1), a new Council win-loss record (7-3-0) and a record 59 goals in one season were achieved this year. Honors went to Paul Ligon as M.V.P., Marc Sanford-best offense, Scott De Weese-best defense, and Bob Kline - coaches' award. The climax of a great season came in winning the Section II Class B sportsmanship award. This honor was more important than a Council Championship according to Coach. Flint, who stated: This year has been a good one for Gloversville Soccer The athletes and their par- ents and friends have a great deal to be proud of This award is the topping for a very fine group of young athletes. Above left: One player you can count on for hustle is Jeff Playford. Left: Bob Hine and Mark Morey for the one-two combo Lower left: Scott Emanuele takes control in the Penalty area Below: Moving in front of a Cobleskill attacker. Burt Belden shows who's boss The Girl's Field Hockey Team began the year with the dice loaded against them The introduction of a new coach, plus a team of inexperienced players, characterized the season Don kaiser took over the helm for Joan Tootell, who previously had coached the team for six years. Despite a poor record, the team played with great enthusi- asm and intensity, enabling them to register upset victories over South Glens Falls, Hud- son Falls, and Ballston Spa, bringing their record to 3-9. Throughout the year, senior co-captains Macaire Balzano and Lynn Brown led the team Their outstanding efforts won them positions on the Foothills Council All Star Field Hockey Team Both girls also shared the honor of being voted Most Valuable Player Front: N. Mathias, T. Ligon, M Balzano, L. Brown, P Horton, M Beekman Row 2: Mr Kaiser, M. Jones, G. Fremmer, D. Hickok, M Dowd. M. L. Flansburg, S. Smullen, M Brown. ). Hickok. Mr. Kaiser, Welcome to Girl's Field Hockey!” 3? m m 186 . Macaire Balzano and Lynn Brown (inset): co-captains, co-MVP's, and Foothills Council All-Stars. THE PINE BROOK BOYS The Gloversville Varsity Golf team once again had an outstanding season, winding up with an overall record of 10-4 Their Foothills Council record, 6-2, was second only to Ballston Spa's Council Championship record of 7-1. In sectionals play, Gloversville copped third place, finishing ahead of all other Foot- hills Council teams The Sanges brothers. John and Paul, both played well enough to make the Section Class B Golf team; John was also fortunate enough to be named to the Foothills Council All-Star Team The key to the team's success? Maybe it's their home course-Pine Brook Since switching from the Holiday course, the team has gone undefeated at home for two straight years and fourteen matches. Top: John Sanges, Paul Sanges, and George Dorfman three top as- sets of this year's team. Above: Front: D. Baldwin, M Kumpan, G. Dorfman, J. Smith, J. Goldman. Row 2: Coach Rivenburgh, P. Wilson, S. Btsset, P. Derby, K. Kucel, J. Sanges, P. Sanges, R Moses, E. Dorfman. 187 AN ATHLETIC ART Probably the simplest forms of combat and sport, wrestling is one of the oldest athletic arts It was highly popular among the Greeks and today almost every country offers its variations of Wrestling In an amateur bout, (the type of contest in which high schools compete) a person can beat his competitor by either earning more points for specific holds” and posi- tions or by pinning” his opponent Points are usually gained for things like obtaining the top position on the mat and for break- ing an opponent's hold A wrestler behind in points can still win the match by pinning his opponent's shoulders to the mat. This year the G.H.S wrestling team had a record of 1-7. Not a very good record, but those who participated had a taste of one of the oldest sports in the world 188 Top Left: Wrestling team: Front: P Coo- lidge, R. Archer, C. Pettit, C. Wiltey; Row 2: N DeVoe; mgr, J. Morey, M McCracken, J. Smith, E. Basset, D. Burley; mgr, Row 3: M Hornung, P Insognia, D Brown, T. Obenhoff, Coach Beatty Missing: C. Smith, D Rose and Coach Caraco. Top Right jim Morey is flipped by a teammate Middle: |ohn Smith and Earl Basset wrestle o the pin Right: Pat Insognia and Dave Brown ex- hibit a head lock hold. Keglers Above: Steve Gardner, one of G.H.S.'s top Bowlers, headed for a strike? Left: The C H S. Varsity Bowling Team Front: L. Lehr, T. Lair, K. Hansen, 2nd Row: Coach Vidulkrh, S. Gardner, D. Fraiser, |. Mar- shall Missing M Kumpan. David Fraiser No. 1 in Foothills Dave Fraiser finished in first place on the Foothills All- Stars Team with a winning average of 184.6. Dave also rolled a personal high triple of 662 this year against Perth at Kobuskie Lanes. Dave was not the only successful member on the 1980-1981 bowling team. Four other team mates of Dave's also made the All-Star Team: Mike Kumpan, fol- lowing Dave closely in second with an average of 182.2. Steve Gardner was third with a high average of 178.9; next from the G.H.S. team was |ohn Marshall, sixth, with a 175.7 average; Tammy Lair finished ninth with 173.3 to round out the Foothills All-Star members from Gloversville High. In regular Foothills competition the team finished sec- ond with a record of 29-22-0. In non-league competi- tion they finished with a record of 24-16-0. Congratula- tions, bowlers! Above: The junior Varsity Bowlers Front: |. Downs, E. Brown, R Patterson: Row 2: B Glenn, S. Kenny, E. Waffle, Coach Vidulich 189 READY, GET SET, GO! The Gloversville High School In- door Track team is probably the youngest team ever in the sports program. The team is mostly eighth and ninth graders, so if you want a story come back in three years, was Coach Fisher's reply when asked about his team. This group of youngsters is led by seniors Macaire Balzano, Dave Diodato and Dwight Woodruff. Surprisingly enough this young team has done quite well, so we on the Oracle staff say LOOK OUT in three years! Top: 1st Row: ). Carangelo, R. Dorman. D. Diodato, L. Greene, ). Schmitt, M. DiMarco, M. Travis. 2nd row: A. May, A. Corsini, C. Bell, B Rowback, 3rd row: L. Lawyer, Coach Fisher, W lones. Coach Sylvester Center: 1st row: H Warschawski, D. Wood. K Simonds. P Politsch, S. Groves, |. Morey 2nd row: D. Lawton, T. Murphy, L. Balzano, B. Hoagboon, j. Hickok. 3rd row: |. Woodworth, R. Jones, M. Carangelo, V. Brower, A. Schwed. 4th row: D. Hickok, P Reed, M Flansburg Top row: Coach Fisher and Coach Sylvester. Bottom right: Some of the girls stretch out. Below: Bruce Trombley “up and over the high jump bar. Left: Row 1: L. House, L Brown, ). Persch. Row 2: D Burley, j. Flint, K. Brownell, K Conti, W. Herrick. Top row: Coach Tootell, M Crossman, C. May, C Krueger, K Miller Missing: L. Clizbe. Center Left: Lynn Brown demonstrates her bumping technique Be- low: Front: W Galway, S. Fancher, C. Barone, M Kowalczyk Row 2: Coach lenks, P Guyette, M Herrick, L. Winning, M. Tessi This Year: 'V' is for Volleyball Next Year: 'V' is for Victory! Both the junior varsity and varsity volleyball squads would prefer to forget about last year's campaign and focus their attentions toward seasons to come. The ju- nior varsity team went winless in 11 outings, while the varsity won 3 of 9. However, as history indicates, poor performance by teams are usually surrounded by sparkling individual efforts, and the 1980-81 volleyball season was no exception. Lynn Brown, the only senior on the squad, was selected to the Foothills Council, First-team All-Stars for the second year in a row. Lauri House, an aggressive underclassman, was named to the second team. And, if that wasn't enough, the team had enough spirit to down Ballston Spa. avenging last year's loss to them in the sectional finals. For Coach Tootell, who resigned as field hockey coach to dedicate complete concen- tration to volleyball, the 1980-81 season was a year for rebuilding, designed to de- velop players skills and experience. This game plan was a result of the varsity and junior varsity rosters: nine seniors graduated from last year's varsity team and the junior varsity team consisted entirely of first-year players Miss Tootell's strategy paid off-the girls' skills were improved greatly and every- one gained enough experience and confi- dence to put Gloversville High in contention next year. 191 Right The State Meet qualifiers: 1st row: N Atkins. D. Lewis. K. Kearney. R Ambrosino. D. Hickok 2nd row: S. Ashline. S. Arm- strong, B Everhart. J. Clough 3rd row: D Santella. Bill Moore, J. Hoagboon. B Clarkin, S. DeWeese. P Wilson Back row: D Holmlund, j. DeWeese, D. Rakvica, J. Kearney, |. Sesonske, D. Knutsen. Below: 1st row: B. Everhart, R. Ambrosino, P Derby. J Kearney. A Compagnone, B Smith, J. Clough. 2nd row: M Metcalfe, M. Dennie, T. Clarkin, C. Unger. D. Ferguson, E. Dorfman, K. Shoblom, A Stock, S. Craig Skiing Highlight: The G.H.S. Invitational The 1981 Gloversville Invitational Ski Meet could not be described as anything but a success. This annual event, organized by Ski Coach John Callahan and Ski-team tri-captains Jim Hoagboon, Kerry Kearney, and Bill Moore, was a two day affair taking place on Friday, lanuary 30th and Saturday, January 31st. It brought together 120 of the finest skiers in the area competing at the high school level. The meet was composed of 3 events: cross-country skiing, slalom, and giant slalom. The cross-country portion was held on Friday at the Rock wood State Forest. The course ran up and down hills as well as on flat ground Skiers started at intervals, the winner being the com- petitor who finished the course in the shortest time. On Saturday, Royal Mountain Ski Center hosted the Alpine events —the slalom and giant slalom Competitors in the slalom fol- lowed twisting courses defined by pairs of flags (known as gates). The grand slalom course was longer; the gates were farther apart. And the competitors chose their own line between gates. In both cases, the winner was established as the competitor who completed the course in the least amount of time. Gloversville High was relatively successful in their own meet. The varsity boys and varsity distaff squad both finished in 5th place. In ju- nior varsity competition, the boys took 9th place, while the girls cap- tured 2nd Gloversville High School should be proud of hosting and performing well in such a fine event Congratulations! Top: Varsity team members: S. Craig, mgr., S. DeWeese, D. Lewis, M Kearney. B Clarkin, K Kearney. C. Sutliff, N. Atkins, J. Hoagboon Above Kerry Kearney, shown here, consistently finished in the Top 10 in slalom events. Above Right: Don Santella and Carl Unger warm-up at the Rock wood State Forest. Right: Chris Sutliff demon- strates perfect style gliding through a gate. $ Underclassmen Dragons Although this year wasn't the greatest. The Gloversville High ).V. Basketball team did finish with a 8-12 record. Led by the height of Dave Merwitz and Randy Hall, the defense seemed to be their strong point. Other standouts were )ohn Shanahan, Steve Ca- ruso and Nick Compagnone. On the other hand, the Freshman basketball team was the complete opposite. They finished with a 14-3 overall record with a 14-1 Foothills record. They fin- ished first in the Foothills to win the title. Mr. Battisti commented, I don't want to single out any players be- cause the whole team turned in a fine defensive per- formance, allowing an average of 40 points per game. Frosh Basketball: Right: Row 1: A. Barnhill, D. Tierney, R. Baker, R Brown, K. Hasbrouck, D. Tierney. Row 2: Coach Battisti. D. Cairns. I Webber, R. Watson, S. Oare, |. Chamberlain, T. Nethaway, A. Calandra, R Frasier, D. Lindsey, L. Aldous J.V. Basketball: Top: Row 1: B Barkevich, N Compagnone, |. Carter, J. Shanahan, S. Lee, R. Mullins, A Barkevich - mgr Row 2: I Hanifan, S. Caruso, R. Hall, D. Merwitz, M. DiMaio, S. Teetz, Coach DeLilii Above: ).V. Star Dave Merwitz provides plenty of muscle under the boards for CHS. Center Right: Dave Merwitz wins the tap. 194 Mr. K Steps Down Top: Mr Kobuskie, the coach, with his 78-79 champion team Above: Mr Kobuskie: a talented as well as great man After 31 years. Coach lack Kobuskie has resigned his position as head coach of the varsity basketball team- a sight that will be sadly missed. Mr. K as he was af- fectionately called by his players, was the winningest coach in section II Since his reign began in 1949, the Dragon basketball squads chalked up 398 victories, while losing only 215. The climax of his long, prosperous career most likely occurred in 1979, when his Dragons went 21-3 and ad- vanced to the Final Four at the Class B State Championship in Rochester. A year later, his unknown, inexperienced Dragon team went 20-5 to win the Sec- tion II Class B championship once again. Not only a great coach, Mr. Kobuskie is a great man. He has often been recognized for his Class as well as his success, and his primary concerns have always cen- tered around the well-being of his players, The big part I got out of it was the teaching part of the game. You see a kid leaving better off then when he came to you and that's always a plus. His future plans? I don't have the time or the urge to be head coach, but I enjoy coaching. I'd like to keep my hand in the game. Believe it or not, coaching is fun. Speaking of the future, the fate of the varsity Dragons is at the present time undecided. A coach like lack Kobuskie is irreplacable - he will be missed, but certainly not forgotten by anyone. 195 Varsity Hoop Prepares For Next Season After strongly defeating Queensbury in their final reg- ular season game, the Gloversville Varsity Basketball team held a council record of 4-8 and an overall record of 7-12. It was somewhat disappointing when compared to the sparkling seasons of teams gone by but there were reasons for the difficulties. The most obvious and certainly the most influential was the instability of the coaching staff. Jack Kobuskie, Gene Sattedee, |ohn Metallo, and John Battisti all served as head coach at one time or another during the 1980- SI season. Inexperienc e also hurt the team's chances for complete success, but this rebuilding period will cer-l tainly prove valuable in the future. Four of the starting! five players were underclassmen, and those four are! expected to return next season ready to play Juniors! Paul Lomanto and Mike Kujath have shown steady im- [ provement, and the sophomore tandem of Jon | Goodemote and Tommy Jones has developed into a f solid pair. All will be mainstays on next year's team, not I to mention the squad's leading scorers, Mark LeFever I and Greg Christodulu. The team had an on-and-off sea-1 son this winter, but next year, WATCH OUT! Front: T. Iones, C. Satterlee, D. McCue, A DiCruttalo, C. Dorfman, J. Goodemote, T. Brown. Row 2: G. Christodulu, (. Strouse, M Lomanto, F. Prince, P Lomanto, M Kujath, M LeFever. Coach Metallo. Right: Mark LeFever pops for 2 against rival lohnstown at the Fulton Montgomery Com- munity College gym. Looking on for Gloversville are Greg Christodulu and )ohn Strouse , Top: The girls varsity basketball team: 1st row: M Dowd, K Niznik 2nd row: K. Peck, L Brown, C Krueger, T. Manchester. Back row Coach Lundberg, D. Oare, D. Compagnone, D. Hladik, L. Coger, Coach Seder. Left Maura Dowd takes time out from the game. Above: Debbie Compagnone zonks Johnstown's No. 31 at the jump 198 a team that would not give up Many teams this year have been plagued by the lack of experienced players. Every team has to go through training periods once in a while, but it seems as if an over abundance of it has happened this year. Like the many other teams this year at G.H.S. the 1981 girls bas- ketball team also began their season with a group con- sisting of mainly new faces. The young team started out on a terrific note with a victory over Mayfield, but this win was not the forshadowing of a terrific season. The girls lost game after game throughout the season .nd although each girl did improve, there seemed to be some thing lacking. One might think that it was the spirit of the team that was lacking but this was not the case. In every game this team tried their hardest to win. And it is this spirit that will carry the team into a winning season next year. Top: Lynn Brown talks over some of the plays with her team mates during a break in game action Center: Kelly Niznik, a top G.H.S. scorer, puts another one in Left: C. Gifford, T Romaine, C Gomis, V. Ralston, R Danielak 2nd Row: Coach Lundberg, L. Cordovano, S. Smullens, M Proietti, M. Beekman, G. Fremmer, Cindy Suchy, Coach Seder 199 The Cheerleader What makes a girl wear oh-so- revealing skirts in full view of the rest of the school, leaving herself open for nasty and viscious comments by over-critical peers? What makes a girl |ingle down the corridor with bells on her toes? What makes a girl jump up and down in front of a mob of emo- tional football supporters? What is it that makes a girl get up at 5 o'clock in the morning to run around to players' homes to plaster their doors with winning wishes? Is it because she is living up to her American dream? Does she believe this is one way to popularity? Having never really explored the psychol- ogy of being a cheerleader, but needing to sit down and write about this unusual breed of female, we conclude that the glamour is but a small part of the cheerleading exper- ience Cheerleaders are as dedicated as the players and are chosen by their ability to perform well and their teacher evaluations This year is no exception. We remember one game, the bleachers nearly deserted in the pouring rain, there they were, small ma- roon streaks in sub-zero temperatures, pounding out the beat and shouting hoarsly, trying to raise spirit from the depleted crowd And there they always were — shouting and cheering to keep the spirit flowing We realize that the cheerleaders play an important part in keeping spirits high. With these thoughts, we thank these girls for their dedicated and polished perfor- mances that helped to make the Maroon and White the colors of Winners: To the right are the varsity Football Cheerleading Co-Captains: Lisa Visconti and Eileen Stock. Varsity cheerleaders: E. Stock, L. Visconti, C Russo, S. Reppenhagen, D Lewis, ). Moor |. Dresch, L Palmateer. r ■n o t 5 I L l i The Soccer Side T Wm Did you know there were real live soccer BQH c heerleaders' If you said yes you must ei- gg|g ,her a devoted ,dn or have friends in - high places, because if it weren't for the dedication of Robin Dorman, Sherrie Morey and their cohorts, organized cheerleading still wouldn't take place on the soccer field Until this year no cheerleading squad ex- isted specifically for soccer-a few dedi- cated girls sent semi-rehearsed cheers onto the field to rouse up the action and lift spirits. But this year, a first for so many things-Hollywood goes to Washington, nasty comments go to Iran (and so does a lot of money), and in Gloversville. Mr DeWeese gets into cheerleading - and together they tackle the job of creating a team and setting the standards for years to come If you think you could drift into soccer cheerleading on a whim next year, you had better revise your plans The girls this year were serious about creating an official Soccer cheerleading squad and they have done so. Next year, tryouts will be required by all those inter- ested in being on the team Next year, transportation will be pro- vided by the school Soccer cheerleading has been officially approved by the Sports Council; the cheerleaders are now legally able to repre- sent Gloversville High School Soccer Cheerleaders: Front R Dorman, S. Morey, |. Tamulewicz; Row 2: V Priolo. D Ropeter, D. DesJardins. L Reppenhagen; Row 3: M Yost, K Roller, B Hill, C Brown. Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders: D. Orloff, K. Brownell, A. Stock, M Weaver: Co-Captain, R Blatt, B Robbins, M. Woodruff, T. DiMaio Co-Captain 201 The Basketball Side of Cheerleading If you are anything like me you would find it hard to be a cheerleader under the best of circumstances, so what would you do to raise the spirit in a crowd of people who are sure their team is going to lose? Well, if you were anything like the 1981 basketball cheerleaders you would keep on shouting to that crowd and never give up hope. And that is what they did this year I remember a game in which our team was down by 18 points and those girls just kept on yelling! I'm telling you the more I see and learn about cheerleaders the more I re- alize just what an important part they are to a basketball game's atmosphere Top right: loan Esper co-captain for the var- sity basketball cheerleading squad Center Footwear of cheerleader Right: j.V. cheerleaders; S. Faville, P McCune, R.A. Smith, L. Meher, K. Handy, M. Brown, N. Mathias, L. Malagisi. Top Left Donna Lavery, co-captain Varsity Basketball cheerleading Top Right Miss Car- ol Dale, cheerleading adviser for both foot- ball and basketball cheerleading squads Above: Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: K. Lavery, D. Lavery, T. Tremante, L. Sommella, L. VanBuren, ). Esper, T. Crocetta. P Satterlee Left: Freshmen Bas- ketball Cheerleaders: Bottom A. Schwed, B Cargiulo, A. Piazza; Middle T Nigro, L. Reppenhagen, A. Houghton, P Boles. Top P. Nicolella 203 Top: The G.H.S. Football cheerleaders watch on as the football play- ers do their part in the PEP RALLY. Center: The marching band plays tunes of victory at the Gloversville-Johnstown game. Above: Kerry Kearney zonks the Johnstown quarterback during the 1981 Girls' Flag Football game. Right: Carolyn Russo knows who's No. 1! 204 SPECIAL DAYS AT G.H.S. Being chosen by the faculty as Gloversville's Winter Carnival Queen'' was a great honor As I quickly found out, there was more to the honor than merely the title On Friday evening, lanuary 30, 1981, I rode with the mayor of Gloversville in a Cadillac down Mam Street as part of a torch light parade When the parade ended at the YWCA I was crowned Queen and given many generous gifts from local mer- chants and leather establishments The high- light of the ceremony was receiving the key to the city from the Mayor. I am still trying to figure out what it opens! It will make a fitting memento of the occasion. Also dur- ing this ceremony, plaques were presented to the schools for their snow sculptures. Gloversville High's dragon received the award for the most realistic sculpture It was very detailed and excellently done On Saturday. I gave awards and certifi- cates of achievement at several sports events. The city of Gloversville and the S.P.R INC organization made my reign very enjoyable and memorable Marcia Tierr The week of November 7, 1980 brought school spirit to a high peak at G.H.S! It was the week before the lohnstown- Gloversville Football game Such events as Dress-Up Day, maroon and white day. and the pep rally the day of the game were held The highlight of the Pep Rally was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen From twelve girls nominated, by school organiza- tions, the senior class voted for five whom they felt best represented G.H.S. Rose Zarrelli. Shelley Wilson. Diana Oare, Lorena Orlosky, and Margaret Cerasia were escort- ed by five senior Huskies: lohn Garguilio, Chris Satterlee, Jim Houghton. Jim Hoagboon, and Rich Lee. into the pep rally Mr Chapman presented each girl with a rose and the master and mistress of cere- monies. Mark Lomanto and Marcia Tierney, spoke of each girl's accomplishments Finally. Miss Carol Waylett. last year's Queen, announced the homecoming Queen for 1980-Diana Oare! Left Homecoming Court M Cerasia. J. Hoagboon. L Orlosky. R. Lee. ) Houghton. D. Oare. J. Garguilio. S. Wilson. R Zarrelli, C. Satterlee Bottom Left: Marcia Tierney our Winter Carnival Queen Below Our no- torious dragon reigns over the Winter Car- nival 1981. Spirit Makers The Touchdown Club, advised by Robert Could, is a group of girls who work and raise money to help the football teams, coaches and fans. They raise money by selling hats, holding car washes, running concession stands at football games, and by holding bake sales. At the end of the season, the club held a party for the football players at Brothers Two. The club is a good spirit raiser at Gloversville High during the football sea- son. Front: L. Decker. S. Craig. A Stock, C Bisset, B. Powers, S. Cranmer, N. Buchanan, R. Ambrosino, Second row: L. Browne, R. Smith, L. Meher, T Lauritano, R Zarrelli, M Ropeter, D Oare, K Ralston, C. Eschler, Standing: B Davis. V. Buanno, C. Brown, M. Woodruff, K Niznik, L. Peck, S. Bakyta, S. Salino, K Handy, M. Kearney, D. Lewis, |. Dresch, S. Reppenhagen. B. Gargulio, S. Ashline. K lavery, N. Kumpan, L. Albanese, M. Muscato, M. Weaver, Mr Gould. 206 Tomorrow's Mechanics Is it pride in craftmanship - the sense of accomplish- ment that one feels for having made, with his own hands, something where there was once nothing? Is it learning a respect for quality, skill and the dignity of man's work as they work together making play props and other constructions? These are only added benefits as the Industrial Arts Club strives to keep abreast of the everchanging world of technology. The I.A.C. members work in the world of plastics, metals, and wood. Their special project this year is the restoration of a 1940 Pontiac and a 1951 Chevrolet. Top: The I.A.C. members, in class, plan a project. Above: Industrial Arts Club: In Car: Mr. Cendron: advisor, B Pedrick On Hood: Mr. Vidulich: advisor, R. Broadwell, P Telfer. In Front of Car: T Mattice, |. Morey, R. Schroeder, A. Peters, T. Frasier. On Top of Car: C. Thompson, D. Walthers, |. Leach, M. Young, S. Ruf, B. Guyer, G. Antonucci, D. Hohenforst, |. Thornton, R Mendetta. 207 French In Action And Above: Top: L. Cole, M. Calandra. D. Calafrancesco, R Lang, C. Comis, T. Carangelo, D. Stanyon, R. Guy, P Telfer, K. Davin, Miss N. Scarselletta, Advisor; Kneeling: B Vavrick, D. Ashe, D. Hanifin, K. Collar, M Crossman, D. Cetman, D. Tyler, K Danforth, I Sallsman, M. Trippoda; Sitting: M. Holly, C Brennan, V. Biancucci, R Heacock, A. Donnelly, D Fosmire, T. Lair, D Walker S. Ashline The French Club is an organization that brings a lit- tle of the Old World to Gloversville High. It does this by getting its members involved in learning about France and European culture in general. Advised by Miss Nancy Scarselletta, the club raises money through the selling of Christmas cookies, and by having other organized fund raisers. The French Club also takes trips to the French-Canadian cities of Montreal and Quebec, and occasionally to New York City. 208 itudents Behind The Scenes Library aides are an important part of the Gloversville High School Library. They help to assist Miss G. Valk, the librarian, with the management and daily routines. As a service group, the club gives time, rather than money, as their contribution to the students and faculty of G.H.S. Another group of students who help out in the Library are the Media Aides. They take care of all audio visual equipment that teachers need, such as record players and projectors, making sure that everyone receives the equipment when or- dered, and then returning it to the Media Center. ront: T Frye, I Hayes, L. Coolidge, L Cole. Back: S. Tyrrell, D jrangshaw, D Hladik, L. Stevens, I Danise, S. Ambrosino, M Trlppoda 209 210 I.F.C. and the World! The International Friendship Club is an organization which tries to promote friendship between students from Gloversville and students from other parts of the world. This year I.F.C. has sponsored a trip to Toronto, Canada and to Washington, D.C. Students from Wappingers Falls, New York, came to Gloversville High School on a short-term exchange in March. Students from G.H.S. visited a high school in Wappingers Falls in January. This year, I.F.C. raised money by having a candle sale, a poster sale, rock concerts, and car wash- es. With the money raised, l,F.C. sponsors short-term exchanges, trips, foreign exchange students, and also contributes to the local American Field Service Chapter. At the end of the year, I.F.C. gives a friendship scholar- ship of $250.00 to an outstanding club member. Top: President: K Davin, Advisor: Mr. Har- ris. Vice-President: I Esper Middle: A.F.S. Representative V Smith; Treasurer: P Wil- son, Secretary: M Nyland Bottom: Senior members; Front: K Viscosi, C. Comis, R Heacock. K Funke, K. Davin, C. Waffle, M Crossman Second Row: R Lang, R Teetz, |. Esper, A Piazza. T. Crowl, B Rochester, K. Atkinson. L. VanBuren. Left Freshmen Representative C Bisset. Publicity Staff: S Salino. K Handy. S. Sieg- fried. Above: Freshmen members; Lying: M Arnold, L Meyers, M. lacovone. First Row: P. Nicolella. S. Kuebaugh, A. Houghton, L. Kreiger, B Everhart, E White, N Ruller, L. Achzet, S. Ashline, K. Edick, A. Grich, K. Grich. Second Row: N. D'Erricco, L. Achzet, T Newton, L Albanese, A. Piazza, C. Bisset, ). Beekman, L. Gadson, ). Woodsworth, M. Gerard, T Nigro, C. Rose, K. Morey, D Hermance, M. LaPorta Third Row: C. Burton, B. Garguilio, P. Boles, M. Gambaro, C. Bell. A. Stock, L. Merwitz, M. Thompson, L. Rummler, T. Steflik, L. Cook. M. Kowalozyk, D. Rose, I. Schlenker, B. Eckstein, S. Ambrosino, I Busak. K Bens, R. Archer 211 A.F.S. Right: junior members: Front: L. Funke, R Blatt, S Craig, M Holly, M Mancini. J Sulli- van; Back L Meyers, D. Calafrncesco, T Payne, F Soloman, P Wilson, T Carangelo, N Malone, D Wright, M Metcalfe, E. Turpin Above Sophomore members. Front K Handy, S. Salino, j. Dresch, K Brownell, N Kumpan, A Simon, S Bakyta, K Kucel, A. Comstock. L Piazza, A Piazza. V Smith. L Wilsey. Second Row: I. Gentile, M Kujath, M Peck. B Longhenry, K Miller, S. Kenny, K. Collins, S Maidment. D. Rose Third row: M Nyland, K. Ralston, A Wizes, S Siegfried, B Trombley, P Anadio, |. Harvey, T Dunn. R Hall, ) Kearney, D. Stanyon, K Danforth, S. Lee, J. Leach. My A.F.S. experience, to Costa Rica, was very special to me. I learned that I wasn't as mature and as smart as I thought I was. When I first arrived in Costa Rica, I thought: oh God, what have I done because I didn't want to leave my family and friends here in the U.S. But when I left Costa Rica, I said the same thing, be- cause I didn't want to leave my family and friends in Costa Rica. My experience was very important to me because I was able to meet and to make so many new friends, and I was able to try so many new things. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything because it has helped me so much. Don Kenny 212 the world abroad A.F.S. is students, families and volunteers in sixty nations working towards peace by fostering an awareness of mankind's common humanity, an understanding of cul- tures of the world, and a concern for global issues. A.F.S. is a pro- gram which believes that peace is a dynamic concept that is nur- tured when people live together creatively. When I found I was coming to Gloversville, (that you actually make gloves) and I was unable to find it on a map. I be- gan to wonder what I had let myself in for But after I had arrived in Albany (exhausted from weeks of travel, not to mention the parties) I knew I was in good hands. The only bad point that comes to mind is the anguish I felt when asked how the kanga- roos are It hurts my national pride and cuts me to the bone to be coupled with those bloody Australians! But I am quick to for- give; after all, I never heard of peanut butter and fluff before I came here! Romola Lang I could spend several days talking about my experience, but I don't know if you would be able to understand me You have to live an experience like this to really un- derstand it. Suddenly you find yourself living in a different country, among people you never knew and far away from your own family In the beginning, everything is new and you keep getting surprises After a while you get used to almost everything, and then you fall into a routine You are learning and experiencing something new everyday You get to know many different people and yet, what I like best of this ex- perience is that I will be able to look back over this year with a smile Cristina Gomis Norvyay is a very beautiful country There is something special about the combination of the calm waters of a fjord and its towering mountains all around. Perhaps even more special than this is the combina- tion of the Norwegians and their mountains Be it hiking in summer, or skiing in winter, a good part of their free time is spent in their mountains This exemplifies the more basic life style I have found. In coming here, I've learned about more than just Norway Among other things, I've learned what it means to be an American, and what it means to be me. TAK FOR MATEN, Leslie May 213 Top: R Lang. C. Gomis. Above: L. May. Left: D Kenny LITTLE BROADWAY Some of the excitement of the theatre is brought to Gloversville High School by Scitamard, our dramatics club. As early as 1964, productions such as Oklahoma have been seen on stage under the directorships of club advisors David Montague, Paul Reed, and more recently, Mary Lewis. Scitamard attempts to entertain students and faculty as well as community members Pro- duction costs are defrayed by profits gained from earlier productions Student officers handle many of the club activities on their own UJATH munul Top Scitamard officers: K Collar: Treasurer; M Coon: President; K. Funke: Co-Vice-President; G Pierce: Co-Vice-President; F. VanAlstyne: Secretary Above: Front: K Kuzel, S. Salino, ) Dresch, D Hanifin. M. Holly. C. Gomis, R Blatt, M Calandra, D Hanifin, S Perrella, R Gar- dener, S. Ambrosino, K Collar; Row 2: R. Case, B Dalleo, G. Pierce, S. Bakyta, N. Kumpan, K. Brownell, D. Woodruff, M. Coon, K. Funke, G. Handy, D. Putman, D Calafrancesco, R Lang, H. Bens, C. Joslin, R Hasbrook, F. VanAlstyne, j. Widdemer, L Karpinski 214 WEST SIDE STORY Below Mike Coon, veteran of the C H S. stage, pairs up with Stephanie Bakyta as Tony and Maria, the leads of West Side Story Below Craig Sax and Barbara Hill co- star as Bernardo and Anita. Students having a high Scitamard involve- ment rating are eligible to join the Interna- tional TCDhespian Society, of which G.H S. houses an official Thespian Troupe Through the society, dramatics publica- tions are made available as well as a library loan service of plays, and special royalty ad- justments Any student who is an active participant is eligible for membership, which entitles him to year-end awards and other benefits. Points are accumulated through ac- tivities. Advancements in the 'Thespian Ranks” is always possible Membership also makes it easier for the student to obtain en- trance into selective college dramatics clubs. Scitamard has had many successes, includ- ing The Fantastiks, Guys and Dolls, and Oliver in the past two years. This Spring, the compelling drama-musical, West Side Story was presented under the direction of Miss Mary Lewis and Mr Mrs Bryan Bu- chanan Special choreography was done by Mrs Susan Rivenburgh Scitamard's dramatic productions provide students with an outlet for their talents as well as a chance to learn more about every aspect of the theatre arts, including lighting, make-up, and publicity Also, members be- come part of a very special family” that encourages further participation. Left West Side Story cast Front B Schwed, A Wizes, K Funke, C. joslin, D Calafrancesco, M. Gerard, B Hill. S. Bakyta, K. Brownell, M Coon; Row 2: D. DeRocker, C. Sax, D. Hanifm, H Bens, R Blatt, K. Mullins, B Orlosky, T Carangelo. D. Getman, K Collar, L. Karpinski, D. Hanifin, Row 3: D karpinski, T. Williams, K. Handy. A. Perrone, A. Piazza, G. Pierce, T. Ruller, T. Wright, P Schlegel, S. Ambrosino 215 Scitamard In Action Right: Albert Dicruttalo makes his high school debut as the star of 'Oliver”. Below The orphans of Oliver” await their daily bread and water Above The young lovers of The Fantasticks” find approval in their fathers' eyes. Left The Artful Dodger (Mark Smrtic) takes some advice from a worldly Nancy (Lorena Orlosky). 216 Left Lorena Orlosky and Ken Pitassi; girl meets boy. Below Leslie May sprinkles snow on the two innocent lovers. Left: Craig Sax and lay Haskelson; a Fantastick twosome' VOICES Concert Choir sings many styles of music and often shares their musical talent with the elderly and ill at the hospital and infirmary. They perform in two or three con- certs each year, and selected members participate in the Area-All State and the Fulton County Music Festivals sponsored by the New York State School Music Associ- ation. In addition, members of the group engage in various sale cam- paigns to raise money for the an- nual trip to N.Y.C. to see a Broadway musical. This year they plan to see A Chorus Line. The chorus is under the direction of Mrs. Lois Hesser. Top: Choir Club: Front: R Hasbrouck, P Sanger, B Schwed, V. Ralston: Row 2: S. Snell, L. Stuart, B Thompson, B Dalleo, C. (oslin, H. Bens, L. House; Row 3: J. Manchester, L. Pettit. C. Whitbeck, C. Gfford, S. Meyers. A. Piazza, T. Clizbe; Row 4: K Hanson, D Palmateer, I Persch, E. Turpin, L Ellis, Above: Choir: Front: |. Coger, S. Whitman, A. Coon, M. Dean, C. Gifford, B Schwed, |. Case; Row 2: S. Morey, T. Boyd, C. Whitbeck, B Hill, V. Ralston, T. Clizbe, W. Bruse; Row 3: L. Cole, L. Lehr, S. Shaffer, J Manchester, B Thompson, S. Snell, L Stuart, D Eisemann; Row 4: L. Pettit, T. Briggs, K Gallup, R Hasbrouck, I Aguilera, P Guyette, P Smith, S. Forest. 218 Left: Choir Club Officers: A Piazza: Sec- retary; B Dalleo: Treasurer; T Clizbe: Vice- President; J Persch President Middle Left: Allison Coon and Tina Abraham practice a selection from the choir's repertoire Above: The choir practicing on stage Left Mrs. Hesser: “Ready, and... . Outstanding Students Students are chosen for mem- bership into the National Honor So- ciety on the basis of their leader- ship, character, scholarship, and service. Eligible students must also be recommended by the faculty and Student Government members. An impressive induction ceremony is held for the new members each January. Top: Second year National Honor Society members; Front: D. Perham. ). Sanges, E. Corsini, M. Sanford. Back: Mr Chase, I. Wemple, L. Brown, ) Gargulio, M. Cerasia, M. Balzano, K. Viscosi, G Dorfman, J. Esper Below First year National Honor Society members: Front: S. DeWeese, P Wilson, F. VanAlstyne, G Handy, M. Crossman, R Heacock. R Teetz, D. Hanifin Middle: J. Diana, G. Everhart , T. Ostrander, M. Smrtic, T. Crowl, C. Kruger. A Travis, B Mowery, S. Perrella. Back M Kumpan, R Floyd, S. Bisset, N. Malone, G. Pierce, D Woodruff, L. Fraiser, R. Zarrelli, M. Tierney, E. Stock, S. Laporta, C. loslin, K. Collar, S. Sullivan, L. Funke, ). Schmitt, L. Peck, K. Niznik 220 The Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award is given to senior girls and boys in public and private accredited high schools, in order to stress the qualities of good citizenship. A good citizen must have the follow- ing qualities to an outstanding de- gree: dependability, including truth- fulness, loyalty and punctuality; service, including cooperation, courtesy and consideration; leader- ship, including personality, self-con- trol, and ability to assume responsi- bility; and patriotism, including an unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation. The stu- dent selected for the DAR Good Citizen award is chosen by the fac- ulty. This student then becomes eli- gible to be selected as a district winner, and for the honor of being named the New York State Good Citizen. National Merit Letter of Com- mendation is an award chosen by the PSAT scores of high school stu- dents. It is a letter which the win- ner can send, as a reference, to any college that one wants. Empire Girl's and Boy's State is a program sponsored by the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary. The concept behind the program is to offer youths a better perspective of the practical operation of government, and practical good citizenship. Girl's and Boy's State has three main objectives: to develop civic leadership and pride in American Citizenship, to arouse a keen inter- est in the detailed study of our government, to arouse in the young citizen a determination to maintain our American traditions and belief in the United States of America. Top: DAR winner; L Brown Middle: Letter of Recommendation winners; R Heacock, C. Dorfman, A. Donnelly Girl's and Boy's State Representatives; |. Sanges, L. Brown, R Teetz. 221 The Book, The Editors The Oracle is a very important part of Gloversville High School, beacuse it helps people remember their school years. To get the yearbook into the hands of the students, long hours are spent in preparation of the pages for printing. First, the editors need to learn how to prepare lay- outs for the way a two page spread will look. Once this is done, pictures must be taken, copy writ- ten, and the people in photographs identified. Next, the editors must arrange all these components to- gether into a good looking, two page spread. After all this careful preparation, the pages are sent to the printing company, printed, and bound together with covers and endsheets to form the Oracle. Top Left: Subscriptions Editorial Staff Assistant Mangers: A Piazza. S Sullivan; Managers R Heacock, R Wagar; Assistant Managers; T Clizbe. S Perrella Top Right Sports Editors: S. Emanuele. I Wemple Bottom: Faculty Editors: D Perham, G Handy; Top Underclassmen Editors: M. Smith, M. Crossman; Seniors Editors: M. Cerasia, R. Teetz 222 Above: Advertising Editorial Staff: Editor: R Briggs; Assistant Editors: S Perrella; Editor; T. Crowl; Assistant Edotors: K. Collar, D. Hannifin: Front: Editor; J. Trombley Being the advisor of the yearbook is a difficult and some- times arduous job. Mrs. Kauffman, Oracle advisor, has to check all the editors' work, keep in constant touch with the printer, the official photographer, the student photog- raphers, and make sure there is going to be enough money to be able to print the book, in order to somehow end up with a fantastic yearbook. 223 Behind the Oracle Right: D. Lavery, Art Editor; P. Schwed, S. VanBrocklin, J Frye, art staff. Below: Adver- tising Staff: Front L Wilsey. L Piazza, A Pi- azza Back S. Spiry, B Vavrick, D Oare, K Ralston Above: Typists: D. Olsen, K. Cole, D Morey. Missing: V Mosetti, K. Voght 224 Left: Photographers: S. Hoye, T Byrnes, C. Peck, A Mills Above: Subscriptions Staff: Front: V Smith, I Wilsey, S Spiry, B. Vavrick, D Hanifin; Back S. Dennie, L Peck, M Peck, N Ma- lone. K Collar, J. Danise, K Ralston; Sub- scriptions Advisor Mrs. D. Schultz. Left: Writers: Front: D. Vlock. L. Frasier, |. Peck, Back: D. Oare, |. Sullivan, Missing: F. VanAlstyne. L. Brown, M. Tierney. 225 SCHOOL NEWS Gloversville High School's newspaper, the Husky Growl is one of the most successful papers in the area. Without any outside financial aid from the School Board, the Growl staff publishes twenty issues a year and has a circulation of over 16,000. Sales of papers along with advertising money help finance the effort. There are approximately seventy members who have worked together with their advisor, Mr. Metallo, for the past three years. This year, even more students have become involved in writing articles for the paper. Editors and layout personnel prepare the copies one week in advance for publication. A special program to help support the higher education of Gloversville High School's seniors has been established by the Growl Profits from sales are put into a spe- cial scholarship fund for graduates. In the past three years, the paper has given $3, 500 in Scholarships given on the basis of participation in extra-curricular activities dur- ing the senior year The paper features articles and photos on high school events, sports actions, and stu- dent activities. Above Right: Departments Editor: E. Stock; Sports Editors: R. Floyd, M. Balzano; Photog- raphy Editor: A. Mills Right: Assistant Editor- in-chief: loan Esper; Editors: D Woodruff. F. VanAlstyne; Sitting: Editor-in-chief: Mr. |. Metallo. Far Right Staff: Front: C. Goddard, S. Ashlme, K. Danforth, C. Russo, S. Reppenhagen, R. Brownell, S. Salino, M. Sanford, S. Armstrong, K. Funke, A Donnelly, L. Brown, M Balzano, M. Balzano, V. Brower, M. Ambrosino. Second row P Poyfair, S Phillips, S. Passero, M LaPorta, J. Puskarz, E Brown, M. DiGrazia, K. Atkinson, D. Opalka, |. Esper, D. Woodruff, J. Metallo, F. VanAlstyne, A. Mills, R. Floyd, D. Hickok, I. Funke. D. Hickok. Up the stairs: L. VanBuren. T. Nigro, D. Hanifin, C Bissett, T Bowers, Y Whitman, H Bens. C. joslin, K. Collar. L. Peck. M. Tierney. R Zarrelli, E. Stock, T. Lauritano, S. Perrella, D. Hanifin. 226 WE For the past few years, the Student Council has been relatively in- active. Many students had little interest in the organization, because they felt that being elected was no more than a popularity contest. It was a consensus of all concerned that the Council needed a new im- age Several changes have since been made. The Council has a new advisor, Mr Harris, and a new slate of officers. The Constitution has been revised to include the following: We are now called the Student Government Association instead of the Stu- dent Council We delegated responsibilities to our officers We changed the Constitution to enable the Freshman Representatives to be chosen while they're in eighth grade so that their offices will be intact in the beginning of their freshman year We required the per- sons running for President and Vice-President of the S.G.A. to present their views by speaking to the student body. We also instituted a point system to ensure that all members of the S.G.A. were doing their duties Persons not credited with the minimum amount of points can not run for the S.G.A. the following year, but they could run the year after that. We considered this year to be a building year for the S.G.A First we built up our treasury by sponsoring fund raising activities, such as selling buttons, and concerts Then we took a survey to see what events the student body wanted to have. We have tried to fulfill their wishes by having concerts, dances, student-faculty rivalries, a winter carnival, and a Greaser Day. On behalf of the Student Government Association, I would like to thank the student body, the faculty, and the administration for mak- ing this year a success. The S.G.A has the responsibility to deliver a solid program to the student body. When the S.G.A. does this, we hope that the student body, faculty, and the administration will con- tinue to support their Student Government Association Eleanor Lynn Brown S.G.A. President 228 Top: R Taub: S.G.A. Public Relations Officer. Above: S. Salina: S.G.A Treasurer, Marcia Tierney: S.G.A. Secretary. THE PEOPLE... Below: E. Brown: President; Mr Harris Advisor; j. Dresch: Vice-Presi- dent Bottom: S.C A Representatives: Sitting: K. Lavery, S. Salino, I. Brown, |. Dresch, J Clough; Sitting Row 2: E. Stock, A. Donnelly. Standing: M Lomanto, E. Corsini, M Hornung, B Garguilio, M. Tierney, M. Smrtic; Row 2 Standing N D'Errico, A Houghton, K. Handy, P. Nicolella, B Taub, R. Floyd, K. Shoblom SERVING G.H.S. Felicita, a service organization, serves and promotes school spirit at Gloversville High School. Felicita mem- bers help out by ushering at school plays, guiding par- ents at Open House, and by putting up the Christmas tree each year in A lobby. The members decide on a special activity at the end of the school year, such as going on a trip or out to dinner. They work toward this goal by selling candy at basketball games, and hav- ing other fund raising activities such as selling carnations on Valentine's Day. Below: Front: D. Lake, P Unger, L. Meher, S. Meher, ). Kelly, M Calandra. A. Schwed, L. Cerasia, A. Stock, j. Steele, B. Meher, ). Peck. Row 2. C. Bisset, N Atkins. N Davin, M I Maynard, K. Lavery, R Blatt, C. Loux, B Sax, K Kearney, E. Stock, R. Zarrelli. C Roller. | Esper, D. laros. L. Clizbe, Mrs Kearns; Row 3: T Bruner, j. Flint, T Romaine, A. Donnelly. C. Waffle, S. Spiry, L. King, M. Dowd, J Trombley. D. Oare, K Viscosi, R. Wager, M Weaver. Above: Officers: D Oare: Secretary; K Viscosi: Co-Vice-President; M Weaver: President. R Wager: Co-Vice-President; J Trombley: Treasur- er Right Sandy Sullivan exhibits one of the club's fund raising activi- ties-selling candy at the home basketball games. 230 FUTURE BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN The Gloversville High School chapter of the Distribu- tive Education Clubs of America (DECA) has been very active this year. A Skate-a-thon was held on December 6, 1980 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy As- sociation. G.H.S. students rolled on for twelve hours in the gym. Although the goal of $20,000 was not reached, many of Jerry's kids will be helped because of DECA and our high school students. DECA congratu- lates all students who participated, and thanks them for helping in this very worthwhile project. Above: School Store Workers: Front M. Carman. R Gibbons - advisor. B Watkins. Row 2: D. Lake. |. VanNostrand. P Horton. C. Pepe. C. Williams, L. Pepe. K. Hanifan, M Gibbons, P Guyette Row 3: T. Griffith. S. Phillips, M Manchester, C. Young, G. Smith, V Archer, C Baker, T DeMagistris, M Yost, S. Passero, S. Getman Far Left: Advisors: Mr P Reed, Mr R Gibbons. Mr D. Fyfe. Left George Rava speaks to the student body during an assembly which kicked off” the MD campaign. DECA Active Members: Front: S. Meyers. B Watkins; Row 2: V. Ar- cher, B Hey, C. Pepe, |. VanSchaffel, L. Pepe, J Reed, M. Carman, M. Yost, J. Clark; Row 3: N. Darling, K. Ecker, E Bassett, M Yost, ). la varone, M Hornung. DECA Social Members: Front M Beekman, M Gibbons, C. Barone, E DeRosa; Row 2: Mr Dean, D. Homlund, N. Bowers, S. Main. S. Clemons, L Hodel, L Cerasia, D. Berner, N. DeVoe, P. Roy; Row 3: j. Coger, T. Abraham, L. Hayes, C. Baker. S. Cranmer, C. House, k Schrader, R. Rackmayer, C. Funk, S Handy 231 MUSIC A Little Bit of Brass And Percussion . . . The brass section is very impor- tant because it is considered to be the powerhouse of the band. It contains various instruments such as Trumpets, French Horns, Trom- bones, and Basses. The Percussion section is made up of a variety of instruments, not just drums. Some are; the Electric Bass, Bells, Triangle, Chimes, and hand, rhythm instruments. Above: S. Clough, S. Oarr, and M Cambaro. Above: The Percussion section-top: A. Schwed, L. Somella, B. Mowery, C. Smith, C. Ashline, S. Ricco, N Malone, K Wilson, T. Carangelo Bottom: |. Teetz, D. Fosmire, M. Standhart, B Dempsey, V. Smith, A. Pi- azza, C. Bisset, A. Donnelly. 232 At Its Best! The Gloversville High School Mu- sic Department has developed sev- eral performing and fund raising groups in recent years. The Concert Band, consisting of about eighty students, performs classical, popular, and marching music at its two main concerts dur- ing the school year. Under the di- rection of Norman Clo, this band also has performed in the State Legislative Building in Albany. Above left: The Trombone and Bass sec- tion; R Hammond, W Cole, G Brown, N Buchanan. K Bruce, E. Turpin, T Payne, G. Pierce. A Simon, D. Woodruff. G. Dorfman, Top; D Ovit. Above: The Trumpet section: Standing M. Clough. S. Ashline, W. Smith, E. Siege, Kneeling: S. Clemans, T. Obenhoff, S. Cranmer, B. Vavrick, C Woltman; Sitting R Bronk, D. Ferguson, B Trombley, P Sanges, A Studenic, G. Everhart, T. Crowl. 233 Right: The Clarinets - Standing; M Laporta, M. Olezczsuk. ). Boles, L Krieger, R Everhart; Kneeling: A Piazza, A. Piazza, D. Rose, D. Hermance, C. Barone, R Sanges, M Locatelli; Sitting: C Bisset, C May, C. Kruger, B. Mowery, L Blanchard, D. Walker, L. Darling. Below. The Saxes —Top. A. Piaz- za, D. Wright, I Widdemer, T Newton. Bottom: M. lacovone, S. Perrella, L. Meyers, M. Carangelo, E. Dorfman. 234 Above: The Flute Section: Front: B. Boroson, K Ralston, D Ashe, I Ellis, K. Kunicki, W. Pettit, C. May. Middle: A. Donnelly. B Dalleo, A. Travis, A. Achzet, N. Ruller, C. Emden, E. White, C. Sager. Top: B Dempsey. . . . and woodwinds. The woodwind section is comprised of Flutes, Clari- nets, and Saxophones. The Flutes and Clarinets are the soprano voices in the band that play the melody in most music. Three special clarinets are the alto, bass and contra-bass clarinets. These are deep sounding wood- winds which give the band a low sound. Saxophones are made up of the alto, tenor, and bari- tone saxophones. They are more powerful than the Flutes and Clarinets and help build the sound of the band. 235 Top Right: ). Carter. L. Browne. Top Left: R Antis, C. Boise, S. Cable, D. Palmateer, D. Gegenheimer Center: Standing; L. Stevens, D Hladik. Kneeling: T. Burner, D Gro- ver, A. Sweeney The Gloversville High School Marching Band is composed of stu- dents from the Concert Band, with the addition of a Colorguard unit. This band follows a routine during its much admired performances in many competitions throughout the state. The Marching Band also re- presents Gloversville High School during parades, assemblies and football games. Those Fabulous Flags Top: T. Hayes. S. Crossman, C. Whitbeck, Behind the Band The Band Club is open to all in- terested students, and its primary purpose is to raise funds for new uniforms, sound equipment, and trips. The club holds tag days, raf- fles , and bake sales, with the help of a parents' group known as the Band Boosters. At the end of the school year, the band picnic is held at the Great Sacandaga Lake for all Band and Band Club members. Below: The Band Club; Top Row: L Blanchard, D. Woodruff, C. May, C. Dorfman, C. Everhart, K. Funke, K. Bruce, T. Carangelo, A Donnelly, A Piazza, D.. Wright, T. Crowl. Second Row: C. Emden, L. Ellis. D. Ashe, V. Smith. T. Payne, B Dempsey, B Mowery, C. Smith, M. Standhart, B Dalleo, K. Fox. Below: L Delong, M. Pelosi, V. Buanno, C Suchy, B Schwed, L. Cook, R. Wagar 238 Third Row: M. lacovone, S. Perrella, B Vavrick, C. Pierce, T Obenhoff, N Malone, Turpin, C. May, A. Achzet, K. Ralston, |. Widdemer. Bottom Row: A. Piazza, S. Ashline, N. Buchanan, L Meyers, C Woltman, K. Kunicki, R. Hammond, S Crossman, L. Sommella, A. Travis. Top picture: The Marching Band performing its routine during one of its many successful fieldshows Bottom picture: The jazz Band: From top to bottom: D. Woodruff, C. Dorfman, R Bronk, E. Turpin, W Cole. Sec- ond row standing: G. Everhart, ). Widdemer; Leaning: T. Crowl, C. Smith, B Mowery, S. Perrella, M lacovone. B Vavrick, G. Pierce, T Payne, C. Woltman. On the Piano: A Simon. Kneeling E. Dorfman, D Wright, A. Piazza, Lying down: B Dalleo, A Stein. The Jazz Band is a small ensem- ble drawn from Concert Band mu- sicians. Under the direction of Nor- man Clo, this group has performed at the Cerebral Palsy Telethon, Lex- ington Center Fair, Littauer Hospital Extended Care Unit, and at many school functions. The Jazz Band has a distinctive big band style, and plays both popular and jazz music. This band purchases needed electric equip- ment through sales and fees for its performances locally. 239 Top Left: The Fantastics cast members Craig Sax and lay Haskelson were a big hit with the audience. Top right: Jodene Dresch picks a pocket or two” as she acts out her part in Oliver ” Bottom: Brenda Dalleo leads the G.H.S. band to victory at a state competition. Bottom Right: Again during the production of The Fantastics”, Leslie May, Mike Coon, and Lorena Orlosky show their acting ability 240 jO FOR IT ! Top: Future actress Lorena Orlosky back- stage practicing her lines Middle: Soccer players Anthony Compagnone and Bob Cline also support the football team! Bot- tom: Cristina Gomiz, Romola Lang, Sandy Sullivan, and Martha Beekman look on at a field hockey game. .... we have experienced events that will never occur again. We ex- perienced our nation's two hundreth birthday, two national elections, the Iranian crisis, the mass suicide at Guyana, the Af- ghanistan invasion by the U.S.S.R., as well as the eruption of Mount St. Helen's. The death of two Popes and the election in England of the country's first woman Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, were among the unusual and important events which have happened. Disco came and went, while roller skating became a new national fad. Gloversville also changed! A new city hall and firehouse have been built to unite our civil workers. We have seen three other classes graduate and finally, it is our turn! 241 No Underclassman Apathy! Apathy has struck the Ameri- can society. People seem to no longer care to partici- pate and this did not leave the schools unscathed. There has now been a change in attitude. The cri- sis seems to be over. People are beginning to want to get involved. The underclassmen are making the most effort. This year's football team is virtually made up of Ju- niors. This is found not only in sports, but in all activities. School clubs are reporting that numbers are up, and it is the underclassmen who are there - getting what they want out of the system in the best possible way. This rejuvenation can only make things better-keep it up, underclassmen! Above: Tony Hine shows the fine art of eating an ice cream bar Above right: Is Mr. DeLilli right? Did Rick Noble miss a home run by this much ? Right: Greg Christodulu contemplates future Yankee stardom. 242 Above left: Babe Baldwin goes into his wind-up. Above right Diane Hkkok after the flick off (or before the kill?) Center: Gloversville defense downs another Husky opponant Left: Molly Kearney: Dreaming again' 243 Involvement: Activities can be many things. Whether it be taking part in a play, being in student government, or being in sports-yes, sports is an activity. Some say sports are one of the most important things in high school. This attitude can show up on some kids' report cards. Is it worth getting bad grades in class just for a little recognition on the field? Are sports more important than your grades? But this is not the important thing. Getting in- volved in activities and taking part on a team is the important thing. Involvement is the main success of the activity. What good would a team be without any players? What good would a play be with- out any actors? 244 Getting involved is an important part of school. Activities help you and your school work. So get in- volved—Go For It !!! Right: Chris Doud and Scott Emanuele show that concentration is an important part of their game even as they leave the field for the half-time break. Below Right: Dave Botch struggles for more yardage against Glens Falls Below: Bob Clarkin, G.H.S. soc- cer star The Key to Success??? 245 Above left: Gloversville students intent on the game Above: True school loyalty is shown by Macaire Balzano as she dribbles her way around ex-Gloversvillian Jenny Curthoys Far left: John Sanges concentrates before his first putt Center left Paul Ligon brings the ball under control Below: Dana Lewis brings the crowd to life in more ways than one! it all started with city hall, which was officially opened in May, 1978. The new city hall has a variety of offices from the Police Department to the Water Works De- partment. It is centrally located on Frontage Road. The next development happened when the Fire De- partment moved to the new Fire Station, also on Front- age Road, in February, 1979. The Fulton County Ambu- lance Service is housed at the new location also. New parks as well as new buildings are being added to the Gloversville scene. Consider Wolfarth's Pond. An old eye sore has now been changed into a modern, useful park. Even Main Street is beginning to come alive with the opening of The Sting, a new restaurant which has a turn of the century atmosphere. Hopefully new businesses will be added to the down- town area and the city of Gloversville will continue to enjoy a rebirth. Top Right: Mayor Nicolella is busy at work in his office in the city hall Above: Found in the new Fire Department: Fire Chief Kenneth Greene Right Wolfarth's Pond, one of Gloversville's newer parks, has a serene and beautiful look 246 A NEW LOOK FOR GLOVERSVILLE Left Even the rain didn't keep the crafts- men or customers away from the annual Street Arts Festival held on Main St in June Below Our new city hall proudly displays its modern architecture. Bottom: The Sting's entrance adds some class to Main Street 247 Top left: Inventive Tim Byrne. Top center: The fashionable lames Hoagboon Top right: Chris Perna enjoys the sun. Above: Lisa Fraiser: future Vogue model? Right: Jeff Play ford flashing his devious grin 248 Top left: Karen Cole gets into her typing Top right: Mike McCloskey ponders the philosophical implications of his existence. Above: A true Italian couple-Sue LaPorta and john Carguilo. Left: Karen Smith prac- tices her f-g-f's with hopes of learning all of the keys. Far left; Bill Bernhardt hard at work. 249 THE FACULTY GETS INVOLVED The faculty advisor is an important part of all G.H.S. activities. While a student is active in the club, he or she can get to know the teacher as a person on a head to head level, not in the sense of a teach- er-student relationship. Some teachers who are involved in clubs feel that participation in ex- tracurricular activities is important to boost the morale of a student. Sports, drama, music, and clubs give the participants an opportunity to engage in activities and exper- iences that are not included in our academic programs at G.H.S.. Moreover, the faculty members who help students by advising them in extra-curricular clubs can often help motivate students to ex- ceed their normal capacity in and out of school. They can help stu- dents develop their interests and grow to maturity. By supporting the various clubs, advisors also al- low them to exist. Left: Joe Puleo, one of Cloversville High School's outstanding maintenance team, takes a break Below Sometimes teaching is not enough - working on his mail route is Mr Lachansky. Left: The Gloversville High School Band per- forms their competitive routine at Park Ter- race Field 251 Underclassman Happenings School spirit is very important. Without it one's four years in high school would be very dull. In order to raise school spirit, people have to work for it. The Class of 1982 is looking for- ward to its Junior Prom. According to Vice-President Marcia Tierney, Our main interest this year is the Prom and we would like to have several fund raising projects to help us reach our goal. The Presi- dent of the Junior Class, Pamela Satterlee, summed up the problem of fund raising, Our class wants many things done, but they don't follow through to do them. The Class of 1983 would also like to get their class members involved in activities. Sophomore Class Presi- dent Mary Foster states that, We would like to have some pleasur- able activites to get all the mem- bers involved.” Vice-President Carolyn Russo adds, We need the support of everyone in order to prove that we are the best class. The Class of 1984 made its debut at GHS this year. The Freshman Class wants to break away from tradition, try to make CHS a better place, and plan for the future. Both President Daniel Tierney and Vice- President David Tierney agree that they want to get the Freshman Class involved and make them proud to be the Class of 1984. Students should get involved in the activities the school offers. Teach- ers take time to supervise activities so students should join clubs and sports. After all, what is a school without spirit??? Top: Sketching the Gloversville scenery is Gary Benton on top of the hill. Above Dave Ferguson wonders how in chemis- try. Left: Robert Grich builds electrons for chemistry with Steve Viscosi looking on Left. Stacey Salino works quietly on her Biol- ogy in the library Below: Row 1: Daniel Tierney - Fresh. V-Pres., Mary Foster-Soph. Pres., Carolyn Russo-Soph V-Pres., Amy Stock-Fresh. Treas., Lynn Reppenhagen- Fresh Sec., Stephanie Bakyta-Soph Treas., David Tierney - Fresh. Pres. Row 2: Theresa Rumrill - Junior Treas., Marcia Tierney-Ju- nior V-Pres , Pamela Satterlee - Junior Pres., Beth Schwed - Junior Sec. 253 Without Work—Life Would Have No Challenge! Many G.H.S. Seniors work at part- time jobs. Many work in grocery stores such as P C, Chicago Mar- kets, and Price Chopper. Some stu- dents work in leather mills. Many others work in the kitchen or as a waiter or waitress in area restau- rants such as The Elm's, The Sting, McDonald's, or Ponderosa. Quite a few seniors have early dismissal and therefore their jobs take up a major part of their day. When Seniors were asked: Why do you work? , the majority said they were saving up for the future. College, marriage, or a car are also reasons for needing money. Others work because they want to learn more about the career they plan to pursue. Some have to contrib- ute to their family's earnings and still others work just so they can have extra spending money. Most of the Seniors feel that at some times, the work is hard and at other times, it is fun. The major- ity of them feel the job is worth it because of the paycheck they re- ceive at the end of the week. Top Right Ivan Wemple prepares gourmet potatoes at Ponderosa Right: Busy at work. Brad Dennie takes time for a glimpse at the camera. 254 Bill Bernhart bags groceries at P C amoung his many other responsi- bilit s. Richard Case drives a forklift for Liberty Leather. WE GOT IT ! I