Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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The 1977 Mirror Staff . X In the fine tradition of the dedication and enthusiasm of the editors of the Mirror, and in their willingness to work above and beyond i, their obligation my editors, Ruth Becker and Patty Corcoran were , outstanding. Ruth was very active in school participating in Senior Revue, Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story, and two years as a football cheerleader. In spite of this Ruth maintained a high academic standard and was elected to the National Honor Society. At Graduation Exercises she received a School Committee Key for excellence in academics, and the Milton H. and Pauline Gordon Scholarship. At Class Day she was voted Most Likely to Succeed by her fellow seniors. In the fall Ruth will be attending Tufts University. Patty was active in school participating in Drama Workshops, help- ing backstage at many drama events including Senior Revue. She was Class Secretary in 1975 and 1976 and she served as Student Council Girls' Vice President this year. She was voted Personality Plus by her fellow seniors at Class Day. At Graduation Exercises Patty received over 554000 in scholarships, including one from St. Michael's College which she will attend in the fall. It is with a note of sadness that my association with Ruth and Patty must come to an end. To them I say, So long, but not good-bye. It was a very difficult and trying year and these two fine young ladies deserve all the credit for the success of the book. Thanks and Good Luck . -..v.... .--H 'I I v ,,.......-----f 1 Co-Editors Patty Corcoran and Ruth Becker James G. McDonnell - Advisor . .xa.,ciqf-- ---may-fewer' - - ........ Advisor Mr. James G. McDonnell To our yearbook advisor Mr. James McDonnell: It has been a long, hard year, as you, above anyone else, should know. It is now two thirty a.m. and we have almost finished our book. We would like you to know that it was all worth it: the aggravation, the hard times, the people, the hours, etc. After all the time we have spent working toward our common goal, you never lost your faith in us, Cwell not completely anywayj. Moreover, when we thought we had nothing more to contribute you showed us that we really had more to give than either of us imagined. You were always ready to help us out. The yearbook has been more than just a literary and photographic experience. lt has made us more aware of others' needs and desires. Working on the book has broadened our horizons in many aspects. We feel that every endeavorg be it a success or a failure, was a learning expe- rience that prepared us for the world in which we are about to enter. This knowl- edge will be a guideline for our futures. Patty Corcoran and Ruth Becker Business Editors Laura Cooper and Judy Mullen Laura was a hard working and dedicated young lady. She was a Student Council Ward Rep, a member of the National Honor Society, and a partici- pant in Senior Revue. Laura received a School Committee Key and the Class of 1968 Scholarship. Laura will be attending the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Judy was a very talented and mature young lady. Judy was active in school as a hockey cheerleader, a member of the Crimsonettes, and Secretary of the National Honor Society. She is a very talented figure skater having partici- pated in the Ice Chips with Olympics Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamil. She received the Plympton School PTA scholarship and will be attending Middle- bury College in the fall. It is a credit to Laura and Judy that the 1977 edition of the Mirror is the largest and most expensive production netting over S21,000. Their fine work and dedication was appreciated by me and I will always remember them. Thanks for everything. James G. McDonnell - Advisor

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Mr. Jerry Nelson graduated from Newton High School in 1960 and received both his Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees in Science from Boston State College. His education Jrought him to Waltham High School nine years ago and from that time he has been teaching Physical Sciences. His homelife consists of two great children, Matthew and Dawn and a dedicated wife Cindy. Over this period of time, he has displayed concern and a very apparent understanding of the needs of his students. Mr. Charles Rezutti has been teach- ing Earth Science and Physical Sci- ences for six years at Waltham High School. He received his diploma at Newton South High School and fur- thered his education at Boston State College, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1971. He is married and has two wonderful children, Lisa and Lora. Through his amiable ways and overwhelming concern for his stu- dents, he receives the recognition which he justly deserves. Mr. Harold Walker is a graduate of Newton South High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts from U. Mass Amherst and Master's degree from Bos- ton University. He has been teaching History and Sociology at Waltham High School for nine years. Besides his classroom responsibilities, he is a Driver Road instructor and a member of the Executive Board of Teachers and the Faculty Senate. The family now enjoys the company of their child Jody and is expecting another this Fall. They are presently in the process of moving to Waltham. . . . Teacher Recognition . Teacher Recognition

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Girls' Sports Editors Beth Shinnick and Chris Hays Chris was active in sports participating in track as a sophomore, and skiing and tennis for the past two years, serving as captain of skiing this year. Chris was a world traveler during her three years at WHS going such places as Cer- vinia, Italy, Chamonix, France, Montreal, and Bermuda. She also found time to join in the fun of Senior Revue. Chris will attend Simmons College in the fall. Beth was also very active in sports having been a three year member of the volleyball, skiing, and tennis teams serving as captain of tennis this year. She was just one of the many fine girl athletes in the class of 1977. Beth was quite a traveler in her own right having been to Montreal ftwicel , Chamonix, France, and Bermuda in the past three years. Beth received the Northeast Ele- mentary School Scholarship, and will attend Mass Bay in the fall. l Profiles Editor Nancy Duport History Editor Joanne Sabetti Candids Editor Valerie Centola Nancy was a football cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society. The highlight of her senior year was her fun-filled week in Bermuda. Nancy received the Emblem Club of Waltham Scholarship and will attend Northeastern University in the fall. Joanne was a member of the Prom Committee during her junior and senior years. Joanne was also in Senior Revue and was a world traveler going to Montreal Ctwicej, Chamonix, France, and Bermuda. She will attend the Uni- versity of Mass at Amherst in the fall. Valerie Centola was a member of the cast of When Movies Were Movies and spent her April vacation in sunny Bermuda. Valerie will be attending Framingham State College in the fall. Activities' Editors Hanna Griff, David Hassett, and Laura Leblanc Hanna was a band member for the past three years and worked backstage at the Senior Revue. One of the highlights of her senior year was April in Paris. Hanna will attend Grinnell College in the fall. Dave was very active in school, being a three year member of the soccer team, Sophomore Class President, Boys Vice President Student Council 1977 and a member of the cast of Senior Revue. At Graduation Exercises Dave received the Horace Knight Scholarship and will attend the College of the Holy Cross in the fall. Laura LeBlanc was well known in drama, having participated in many drama productions. Laura received the Drama Department Acting Award and a School Committee Key. At Graduation Exercises Laura received the Class of 1977 Drama Scholarship and a Brandeis University Scholarship. This National Honor Society member will attend Brandeis University in the fall. S Assistant Editor Stephen Devincent Boys' Sports Editor Mark Hachey Stephen was active in school having been Chairman of the Junior Prom, a member of the boys' indoor and outdoor track teams and President of the National Honor Society. At Class Day Stephen was chosen Most Respected by his fellow seniors. At Graduation Exercises he received the School Com- mittee Key. Stephen will attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Mark played football for the past three years, the last two as a regular, and also was a member of the boys' outdoor track team for the past two seasons. Mark will attend Curry College in the fall.