Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1981 volume:

I Make a Wish With Us. .. For Our Future Success .. Here, if the life is full, you can be dull too and no great harm done... But, you’ve no such colors in the sky, no such lure in the distances, no such sadness in the evenings... Oh, the dreamingI The dreamingl... Your imagination never lets you alone ... never convinces you, never satisfies you ... it makes you able to face reality ...it saves everything...” In O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh, the hero struggles endlessly over whether facing the grim realities of life is worth giving up one’s beautiful dreams. We believe, during this Centennial year, when we in Wellesley will celebrate our community’s 100th bir¬ thday, that we should indulge in our dreams. The grim realities of life 1981, with the most severe economic crisis in 30 years, are not easy for us to face. We are experienc¬ ing drastic budget cuts in our schools due to Proposition 2Vi. We’re losing 48 of our teachers; we’re watching our elementary schools be closed; we’re feeling the effects of program cuts. We are saying goodbye forever to the most caring friend we’ve had as our principal, Mr. Connors. Times are tough. Many of us feel frustrated and saddened. So, let’s make a wish for a better, brighter future. Join us in blowing out the candles on Wellesley’s 100th birthday cake. We’ll celebrate not only for the past 100 years, but for the com¬ ing ones. Indulge in your dreams as you turn the pages with us The 1981 Yearbook Staff and Advisor Janice Barrett Senior Greg Hershenson wishes for success with his music The Wellesley High School Marching Band wishes to perform successfully. Tammy Barilone and Sue Gordon wish for business success in our school store. I love New York!” Mrs. B. and the yearbook editors wish for successful ventures in Journalism. Cathy Brundage wishes for social success at the Cotillion. Cheering for success in life! (Alex VanPraugh, Steven Albee, Tim Choate, Lora Holmburg, and John Porter) We all wish for this measure of success — graduation. A smiling Mark Bates wishes for success in school. 3 We Made Wishes for Academic and Social Success... An individual ' s wishes are as unique as the person. A wish is easily described as an invocation of good fortune to someone, or a goal in life. Though wishes are often nothing more than just that, they provide a sense of escape, motivation, strength and desire for an individual to reach and achieve the highest goals. Wishes are often a desire to better oneself materialistically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. These aspects of life are most predominant through the high school years where they begin full development, passing through a crucial period of time. In between cramming for exams and applying to colleges, Wellesley High students find time to pursue these wishes, as well as relaxing with friends. Each day, the school is filled with an odd mixture of studious pupils and pleasure seekers. While some strive towards futures as lawyers and biochemical engineers, others away the hours listening to albums in the library or aimlessly wandering through the halls. However big or small, everyone contributes something meaningful towards achieving their wishes and goals, and they find time to take ad¬ vantage of the school’s assets to help wishes come true. Not one step closer! Junior Steve Fontaine Hmmm ... check it out Junior Chris Patterson In the mood” Juniors, Jill Windle and Chris Willard And they say Jocks have no minds ... {Juniors John Perdoni, Brian Roman and Chuck Cristoforo) Those sophomore girls! Senior Paul Angus Fran walks with confidence. Fran Swift I have got a brainstorm! Barry Davis Tricia thought it was funny. Arthur Brown, Rick Murray, Tricia Cavagnaro, and Nan¬ cy Campanella. Very interesting ... Junior Glenn Huston and Senior Becky Noble. 5 Wishes for Wellesley High Came True — We Worked in the New Industrial Arts Wing ... r If 1 ' I 1 ■ 1 J® - 1 j J Hey, Chris! Who taught you how to read? (Chris Mason at the light table Jeannie at the presses in the new Graphic Arts Dept. (Jean McManus, in Graphic Arts) Catherine Goodness, Mr. Varley) . .. And We Studied in the New Library. Underclassmen hard at work. “So you see E=mc2“ (Janet Morganthaler, Heather Coryell) In order to attain success, we must have a goal in mind, in order to compete, we must have a competitor, whether it be against another team or reaching for success within ourselves. Without hope and aspiration, we will not ex¬ perience pain; neither will we feel thrills. Fortunately, the nature of man is to strive to be the best, the victor, 1. We all love to float along in a victorious high after a successful day on the athletic field. Fans thrive on the spirited chills which engulf them as they congratulate their team. These glorious emotions break forth only because of crossed-fingered anxieties and undeniable hopes in the hearts of athletes and the cheers of their fans. The exhilaration of dreams come true as a rare and won¬ drous experience. From the awesome tackle, to the record- breaking high jump, to the inspiring state championship, we see our hopes, our wishes unfold into beautiful dream-like realities. Dan the man (Danny McGreevey) Catch me if you can! (Kevin Kelley, John Perdoni) 8 Aw ... It can’t be all that bad! (Mrs. Burns and Crew) We Made Wishes for Success in Athletics... Some Came True, Like the Soccer Championship! Wellesley cheerleaders encourage our teams to win! Nancy Doherty moves in for the kill. Ellen McHugh winds up and swings 9 Best Friends I’m light, you’re dark. Between us there are shades of gray that no one else can understand. Harmony and melody. ..at least I try. An uncompromising duet. Weren’t we the model for Renoir’s young girls at the piano? Two born opposities, Strangely undivided, as it should be. — J.O.R. (Jimmy Neville, Robin Baker) A love-seat for two. (Mark Morris, Diane Mullahy) Wishes for Friendships... All Smiles (Arlene Sebo, Chris Merlo) 10 Sharing lunch with friends ... (Erica Kapalis, Scott Herlihy) Where’s the party? (Jim Chambers, Jim McDevitt, Diane Doherty) What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies” — Aristotle Too hot to handle (Barry Davis, Laura Last, Taffy Zimbler) Brotherly and sisterly love. (Diane Silcott, Steve Silcott) Each year, as the senior class approaches graduation, the concept of friendship becomes important. On the surface, our years in high school are spent preparing for college or a career. However, a few of us students will remember our schoolwork as vividly as the friends we made. Memories of the experiences we shared during our three years at Wellesley will remain with us always. A unique bond exists between us that secures our friendships. Though it was scholastic endeavors that brought us together, it will be the support we gain through friends that will help us to succeed in life’s human relationships. No one can predict in which direction we the members of the class of 1981 will turn. When we do disperse, it is our wish that the strong ties to friends developed will continue to be an essential part of our being. 11 t£pl WCLUCAUCr CCHttWNlftW Our Faculty Made Their Wishes. Our teachers wish for scholars; we wish for good grades. Our teachers wish for stimulating class discussions; we wish to participate in the learn¬ ing process. Our teachers wish us to adhere to standards of excellence; we wish to stretch our minds to grow intellectually. Living and learning ... we wish to know ourselves better... we wish to understand the world around us more clearly ... we wish to mature, however painfully, into reflective, responsible adults. Our teachers wish that we will leave Wellesley High with the skills, the understanding, and the insights we need to live rewarding, fulfilling lives. We all wish the negative forces outside the classrooms did not exist — Proposition 2 V 2 , budget cuts, school closings, declining enroll¬ ment, teacher layoffs. What’s your wish for academic success? As you read on with us, whether you’re a teacher or a student, make your own private wish . .. BELOW: Ed Touhey wishes everyone gets accepted at Choice 1 . BELOW: Wishing for the perfect shot! (Mr. Burgess). BELOW: Ms. Barrett hopes Danny Ide aces her Journalism course. ABOVE: Only with his pipe can Mr. Esposito make it through THIS game. ABOVE: Wayne Hadlock and his humanitarians. ABOVE: Seniors Andy Van Praagh and Rob Lowell help coach St. Cyr. TO THE LEFT: Brooks Goddard, Juliet Avots, Rhonda Bretholtz, Jeanie Goddard relax at the end of the year faculty party. We All Wish He Didn’t Have to Leave... Slowly, in late January, a rumor floated around the school. Eventually, to everyone’s chagrin, Mr. Connors confirmed the rumor. We learned that our Principal Timothy P. Con¬ nors, would be leaving Wellesley High with our class in June to become superintendent of schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Since he arrived at W.H.S. five years ago, his ad¬ ministration has encouraged a more open, congenial relationship between students, faculty and the administration. His philosophy was to minimize time spent in the office and maximize time spent in the school. Mr. Connors achieved this through his corridor counseling techniques and his open door policy. Anyone who wished could have fre¬ quent access to him, bypassing the bureaucracy. Before Mr. Connors became our principal he was their principal at Bellengham Junior Senior High School in Bellingham, Mass., from 1972-1975. An ex-Marine, and championship basketball player, he was an All-American in football. He received his B.S. at Springfield College in 1966 after transferring from the University of Iowa in 1958. By 1970, he had earned an MA in education from Springfield College, then began teaching economics at Enfield High School in Enfield, Connecticut. He soon moved to the position of assistant principal of the same school from 1969-1970. In the spring of 1971 and fall of 1972, Connors taught education at Springfield College. Finally, after a lengthy search of nearly a year, Wellesley offered Mr. Connors the position of Principal of Wellesley High School. It was a wise decision to recruit and hire him. His unpretentious, people-oriented manner was simple but allowed for creativity. He motivated us to achieve our full potential with his honest, hard-working, open administra¬ tion. He helped build positive self-concepts in us as individuals. All of us were touched by his warmth and concern ... students, faculty, administrators, parents. We wish he didn’t have to leave. by Cindy Peterson Mr. Timothy P. Connors Principal Tim Connors with Assistant Principal Richard Carbone Principal Tim Connors with Assistant Principal Peter Vasaturo. 14 Principal Connors with School Committee members Fran O ' Leary, Edith Tucker. Liz Bachman and Carl Erikson. Mr. Connors Reminisced About WHS ... “I’m not going to walk away from Wellesley High School, because I feel I’ll see everyone again. I’m not going to say good-bye, just ' see you later.’ ” Mr. Connors’ philosophy of his departure illustrated his fondness for Wellesley High. I won’t close Wellesley High off; I’ll remember the good people doing things for other people. I’ll look back and see this. We looked back with him and recalled many incidents that added dimension to our principal ' s affable personality. One unforgettable occurrence imprinted in every stu¬ dent’s mind was the 1980 racial incident. As Mr. Connors noted, It was a small group of kids which developed into a racial incident. This disturbed me. It stunned and angered many, but Mr. Connors was a stabilizing, calming force in the midst of the aftermath. He helped the students sort out their feelings and determine why it happen¬ ed. Sometimes chemistry makes things come to a head. Hopefully you can quell it, but given chemistry, at times you can’t contain it. The incident was unfortunate, but some will grow from it. Some won ' t, but they wouldn’t have grown anyway. Another incident by which we will remember Mr. Connors was his presence at the rally for the Athletic Director. Our principal couldn ' t take an active part, but when he was told the students wanted to strike, he advised us to hold a rally instead. He perceived it as an exhibit of the school’s cohesiveness. This event was a positive endeavor for all. The kids were listened to by the town. Renewal of our endangered accreditation and certification due to his efforts for the completed addition was a significant highlight of his five year tenure as our principal. It was a team effort, with the coop¬ eration of the teachers, the Steering Committee, parents and kids, as well as the administration. Together, all have helped set a course for the coming years, to help the town to see the possibility of our becoming a four-year high school in the next few years. Mr. Connors carries multitudes of memories with him to Woonsocket. So many people in the school impress me. One young man who’s a character in his own right will go out of his way to talk to those kids no one else talks to. He has grown close to co-workers and faculty members. I hate to name any because I’d have to name them all. He will think of all the athletic events, such as the effort of the soc¬ cer team, among others. One particular memory that lights his face with a grin was the tennis ball incident last year. I wasn’t prepared for such a large-scale battle! These are all events I’ll recall and remember the school by. Most of all, our principal will remember the total Wellese- ley High community. I think by and large that there’s a closeness between all of us, like a family. A healthy attitude makes the job enjoyable, and is a necessary ingredient in a successful school. Wellesley High, because of the student body and faculty, is a successful, healthy school. As he said, the affection between teachers, kids, and administra¬ tion Make it good. Mr. Connors truly believes that We can all learn from each other. I ' ve learned a lot from kids and teachers. The strengths of people help us learn to overcome our weak¬ nesses. He applied the philosophy to his behavior in a manner which has been Senior Class President Cindy Peterson and Vice President Meg Foley. apparent to all. Some¬ times, if you stop to read people and notice their feelings, you can learn from that. Our principal is truly a natural leader, combining charisma, cred¬ ibility, commitment, and caring in his work. His uni¬ que administration and dynamic personality will be warmly remembered by all of us who knew Timothy P. Connors. by Cindy Peterson President Class of 81 Jenny Barry, senior With Senior Ellen Karas We Wish Tim Success in His Future... Tim Connors with Miss Hickey and Mrs. Copell. Faculty members feelings about Tim Connors’ departure are ambiguous. George Kerivan, Sr. summed up everyone’s reaction, I have mixed feelings. On one hand, I’m sorry to see him go, but on the other hand, I’m very happy for him. I feel like a father who hates to see his son go off to college, but wishes him the best.” So it is here at WHS, a family of students, faculty and administrators are torn between feelings of joy and grief. “Those of us at WHS who have had the chance to become acquainted with Tim Connors have seen a combination of great human qualities plus tremendous ad¬ ministrative skills, resulting in a unique, sensitve man whose leadership has brought the faculty closer together.” Dick Carbone, who has worked closely with Tim Connors, commented on his administrative qualities, “He’s a very unique man because he’s able to have the respect and admiration of both the faculty and student body. As an administrator, this combination is difficult to achieve, but Tim’s tremendous enthusiasm and stamina has overcome such a barrier.” The past year has been a difficult time for the administration and the faculty. Proposition 2Vfe has forced Tim Connors to make difficult professional decisions, regardless of personal ties. Even so, Tim Connors has managed to maintain an optimistic attitude. Jim Sullivan, in the math department, elaborated on Tim’s op- Jigcusm. “ He keeps up the faculty’s spirits during such dividing times. He supports the staff without sacrificing quality of performance.” In order to keep open the communication between administration and faculty, a balance of organization, sensitivity, and responsibility is needed. Tim Connors, as an administrator, has shown outstanding organizational skills. He is always readily available to listen to the problems of his faculty, and he utilizes his authority pro¬ perly to attain the best solution to any problem. Brooks Goddard elaborated, “He’s been a personable and skillful administrator. He’s given us support through a difficult year which has in turn increased the faculty’s awareness of its academic independence and integrity.” Tim Connors has an air of intuitive concern for others which helps him be aware of those members of the faculty and student body who may have a problem which needs to be discussed but who may not have confronted the principal. “He has a total commitment and passion for working with people.” This statement by Gig Kerivan expressed clearly what many of us see in our principal. Tim Connors always finds the time to help a student or teacher in need, even with his hectic schedule. Both Jim Sullivan and Dick Carbone underscored that personable attribute found in Tim Connors ... “He has a deep love for working with young ... Tim thoroughly enjoys hearing the feelings and problems of the faculty and the students ... he really likes people, particularly young people ... he’s not just going through the motions ... he really cares.” In these tough times for education, the atmosphere between students and teachers can be strained with an air of tension, a kind of rebellion. Tim Connors helped to eliminate that tension by not only making himself visible about the school, but also with his optimistic attitude as he walked about the building and visited classrooms. Gig Kerivan has said, “His optimism is contagious. I can work closer to my potential because of Tim Connors’ support and optimistic attitude.” Linda Hadlock stated, “He’s created an incredibly positive atmosphere. His concern for the needs of people and his involvement in school activities has made the faculty eager to participate and become a part of the school as opposed to a ’faculty in a mandatory administration.” We’ll all miss Tim Connors personally. His feelings for life and positive attitude has brought us all through hard times. Rocky Edwards perhaps prophesied the feel¬ ings of the faculty when he stated, “You never know how much you miss someone until they’re gone.” Dick Carbone expressed the feelings of our entire community toward our principal, “He is a unique, outstanding school leader whose loss will be felt by the students, the parents and the faculty.” Janice Barrett mused about his relationships with faculty members during his five years at WHS, “He is an extraordinary human being; incredibly bright, compas¬ sionate, sensitive, with a wonderful warm sense of humor. We all respect his integri¬ ty and honesty; we all admire his dedication and enthusiasm. He is a good friend. 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As the school year ended, several significant changes had taken place: Brown and Perrin elementary schools had been closed; Dr. Bruno resigned over the selection of a new principal for WHS, and Susan Sellers from Reading was appointed principal. Members of the Student Advisory Committee par¬ ticipated in many School Committee meetings concerning such issues as the principal selection process and formula¬ tion of the drug policy. Dr. Bruno, Superintendent of Schools Theodore Rokicki, Assoc. Supt. of Schools for Curriculum Dr. Newton Von Sander, Asst. Supt. for Student Services Paul Ash, Director of Professional Personnel Ed Gotgart, Asst. Supt. for Buildings and Grounds School Committee Members Seated: (I to r) Joan Hubbell, Libby Bachman, Chairman Edie Tucker, John Lloyd, Marguerite Hasbrouck. Student Advisory Committee Members Standing: (I to r) Peter Quinter, David Kostin, Susan Stimpson, Debbie Weil 18 John Gibson and Mr. Connfors n Mr. Connors and John Moore The Administration Communicated With Us I’d like to see every youngster become all he can become,” stated Mr. Connors. His wish exhibits the high school administration’s dedication to the students. Although Mr. Con¬ nors, Mr. Carbone, and Mr. Vasaturo often land the role of the “heavies,” the three always put a bit of their personalities into their work. The administrators, through their integrity, sense of humor, and outgoing manner, have earned the respect of the high school students. The philosophy of the administration is best reflected by Mr. Connors’ final hope. “I wish that youngsters would take advantage of the programs in the school,” he related, so as to reach their individual potentials in academics or extracurricular activities.” John Perdoni, Mr. Connors and Brian Roman Mr. Carbone Principal Timothy P. Connors V.P. Richard Carbone V.P. Peter Vasaturo Secretaries Ruth Bouzan June Coughlin Fran Esposito Anne Handy Helen Leverone Maureen O’Rourke Helen Purcell 19 With fewer numbers of students at the senior high school, (1100 now, compared to over 1300 ten years ago) and the budget squeeze of Prop. 2W, the Guidance Department lost one full-time, counselor this year. In spite of the cutback, the Guidance counselors were extremely busy with processing col¬ lege applications, building students’ schedules, and preparing letters of recommendation. They also supervised the entire testing program, form ERB’s to PSAT’s to achievements. It was a hectic, demanding year, especially with an increased number of night parent meetings at both the junior and senior high schools as they prepared for a four year high school in 1983, when the ninth grade moves to the senior high. Director, Mr. Harmon wished. ... for and understanding on the part of students and parents about our role as a guidance counselors and the services which realistically can be expected from our guidance department. Director: Archer Harman Donnie Brown Joan Caefer Roslyn Coleman Henry Duggan Alfred Mazukina Lee Marcin Dorothy Reed Edward Touhey Marjorie Walsh. 20 ...((minimus Help Can Come From Two Sources: Reading and Special Services Over the last few years, the Reading Department has offered a specialized condensed reading couse which enables students to read more efficiently and prepare for college courses and SAT’s. In addition to this speed reading course, the Reading dept, is designed to aid students with their reading skills to give them a better understanding of literature. Associated with Reading is the Special Services Dept, which offers aid to those students with academic difficulties in the education system at the high school. Three teachers in these two dept, have recently received their M.S. in Special Education; Marjorie Miller, Mary Thompson, and Leo Carpenter. Roberta Stone Kay Gordon, Reading Bill Parsons, Reading Hank Tufts, Dept. Head (Spec. Services) Gloria Andrews, Secretary Leo Carpenter Marjorie Miller Roberta Stone Mary Thompson Sally Wellington English Reduces and Consolidates Electives for Upperclassmen Janice Barrett and Gene Varley learn to operate the new compugraphics equipment involved in Journalism. Due to the effects of budget cuts from Prop. 2 ' i, one and three-fifths English teaching positions were cut; several literature courses were eliminated from the elective program; several others were consolidated to create a narrower number of offerings. In addition to the literature courses, the department con¬ tinues to emphasize its six basic skills and writing electives for the juniors and seniors in Phases II and III. However, there were two complete new courses introduced into the English curriculum; English As a Secondary Language, taught by Mrs. Rosenfield, and Journalism, taught by Ms. Barreti. The Journalism course will be a year-long, interdisciplinary effort of the English, Industrial Arts and Business departments. Eventually, students will be able to produce and print all four school publica¬ tions; The Wellesley an, the Bradford, Melange , and the Journal page on the new Industrial Arts computer equipment. The twofold goal of the English Department was stated by Acting Department Head, Brooks Goddard, I hope for a future balance between skills and literature courses, in the hopes of bringing English, a living language, to life. Also, I wish for more evenly distributed class sized in order to permit a better understanding of the subject matter. Jean Goddard describes the situation to Kerri Ciaffoni and her mother. Janice Barrett talks to photography editor of 2 publications, the Journal and the Bradford, Diane Smith. Acting Head: Brooks Goddard Susan Alexander Janice Barrett Rhonda Bretholz Martha Fiske Carolyn Fitzpatrick 22 Jean Goddard reciting those famous Shakespeare lines . .. Ellen McHugh chats with her neighbor and close friend, Rhonda Bretholz. Advisor Mrs. Rosenfield speaks with John Lockhart, the editor of our literary magazine, Melange. Ronna Frick Jean Goddard Ralph Griffin Lewis Gurman Wayne Hadlock Dennis McCormick Margaret Mongiello Volga Ross Patricia Rosenfield 23 Social Studies The social studies team led by Mr. Marchant, is feeling the cutback ef¬ fects of declining enrollments and Prop. 2’ ?. The impact will be felt in the loss of a two-fifths teaching position, higher class sizes, some courses dropped and increased sections of those electives remaining in the pro¬ gram. We have nothing new to offer in our department,” said Mr. Mar- chant, In fact, we may have to eliminate some courses, like Contem¬ porary Affairs or Anthropology, if our enrollment declines further. Cur¬ rently, 100% of the juniors are enrolled in American History, 44% of the sophomores and 46% of the seniors have elected Social Studies courses. The wish of the Social Studies Department is to preserve the quality of Wellesley’s education. Finally, on a more pleasant note, we wish Mrs. Johnson happiness with her new baby boy, who arrived last fall. Mr. McDermott poses for our camera Dept. Head: Gardner Marchant James Blackford Charles Burgess Donald Campbell Linda Hadlock Eileen Johnson Jimmy Spencer just doesn’t do Guido and Robby) know that history is a serious subject (neither Dept. Head, Mr. Marchant confers with Mr. Ross 24 Mr. McDermott caught in the act of teaching! (Bob Larsen, Mike DeCristofaro, Jane Doherty) r gsCHC Gerry Murphy gets bagged with his coffee in the hall. WTA President Linda Hadlock smiles all the time .. Don Campbell shows Jeanne Engle some geographic techniques. George Kerivan, Jr. John McDermott Gerald Murphy Patricia Reardon Raymond Ross 25 Language Department Now Offers Three Exchange Programs; Germany, Martinique and Venezuela This year the Foreign Language Department has welcomed a new faculty member, German teacher Mary Stueart, who is the coordinator of an addi¬ tional exchange trip, to Germany. Although Germany may not have the tropical weather that has been associated with the traditional Foreign Language Exchanges to French speaking Martinque and Spanish-speaking Venezuela, Germany will be the first Euopean country with which W.H.S. has an exchange program. Now, students can visit foreign countries in all three language areas for exposure to the cultures they are studying in their courses. However, exchanges are just part of the highlights of this department. Our Language Laboratory and our highly excelled literature programs pro¬ vide a variety of excellent learning experiences in this academic program. I wish said Mr. Caefer, that all students become a proficient in a foreign language to enrich their lives. Mr. Haggerty likes the French he hears. Miss Morris and Steve Albee. 26 Dita Lowy, technician for the language lab. Miss Moore, French teacher and International Bac¬ calaureate Director. Rich Rodney reviewing Latin with Mr. Esposito. Lynne Moore Karen Morris Dot Mulry Frau Stuart Cosmo Ubaldino Lucy Needleman 27 Science Department Has Several Personnel Changes Beakers, formaldehyde, dissections, and bunsen burners are synonymous with science, an integral part of Wellesley High’s academic network. The Science department has had several new faculty members, whose talents bolster efficiency. These members include Mr. Izzo who now teaches Chemistry and Physical Science; Miss Haas, who teaches Chemistry; and Mr. Bowman who has come from the Jr. High to teach Biology and Chemistry. While the department gained three new teachers, it lost one, too. Biology teacher Mr. John Howard retired at the end of the year. 1981 marked his twenty-fifth year of teaching at the high school. An expression of appreciation and gratitude was extended to Mr. Howard by his department. Wellesley High’s science division keeps abreast of the latest innovations. The department members have several ideas which it would like to see put into use in regards to the manner of teaching in the classroom. They would like a greater usage of microcomputers in the classroom as well as a greater participation by students to enlarge their horizons with some form of a science background before leaving the high school. In addition to this wish, another wish expressed by the science department was one which was shared by many department heads: I wish 2Va would go away.” Ralph Bowman John Howard, who retired after 25 years at W.H.S. Ed Herlin What’s in that glass, Ralph?” Dept. Head: Paul Lydon Ralph Bowman Paul Coulombe Mary Crosaon Julie Haas Laura Hallowed 28 Paul Lydon (Dept. Head) Ed Herlin John Howard Richard Izzo Al Palumbo Susan Plati Edward Yarosh Laura Hallowel, John Lockhart, John Porter. tfltaMIMi Susan Plati and Paul Lydon 29 The devilish duo: Big” George and Randy are up to their pranks again. _ Jim Sullivan, math teacher and basketball coach Dept, head Joe Andrew split his time between junior Maria DeJesus gets extra help from and senior high schools. Dept. Head: Joe Andrew Jim Barr Fran Goodman Randy Horseman Gordon Ivanoski George Kerivan, Sr. Mr. Horseman. 30 Math Has Added Mini- Computers and Courses to Train Students in High-Tech! The Mini computers are here! Room 214A, on the second floor wing, has been converted into a Math Lab Resource room, a fulfillment of its long time dreams. The Math Lab has allowed students to experience individualistic learning projects through computer programming. The program varies from serious math learning situations to less academic programming (in the way of computer games such as space invaders.) It allows a new and individualistic dimension to the subject of Math stated one student. The new diversity of math offerings will hopefully stimulate student interest in mathematics and related computer careers the fastest growing industry in Massachusetts. There is no shortage of jobs for anyone who wants to enter the high-tech field around Rte n 128 Big George surveys the math scene. We wish Miss Milot a happy day. Don LaBorne Alice Milot Max Montgomery Jim Sullivan Chuck Tiberio Gerry Wichura 31 Newly Built Industrial Arts Addition Offers New Courses in Automotives, Graphics, Woodworking and Metal Shop Have you visited the new Industrial Arts wing which opened this year? A brand new automotive shop, graphic arts area, woodworking and metal shops have been built. Students now have the opportunity to learn about the intricacies and mechanics Involved in all these fields. With the new courses in automotives, the department has taken Terry Veitch aboard, the coordinator and teacher of all automotive courses. There are new courses in electronics and graphic arts, as well as the leasing of the latest in typesetting equipment, a Compugraphlcs machine. Gene Varley is in charge of the operation of this machine which will be used In the Journalism course with credit in three departments: English, Business, and industrial Arts. Even with Prop. 2 ' h the quality of courses and teachers has not been lost In this Important department, which enables students to develop mechanical skills, machinery operations and vocational training. “brother” and Tammy Marini give hugs. Dick Bevilacqua puts his grades in a squeeze. 32 Underclassmen munching out! Lisa Tofias “What’s Cooking?’’ Home Economics Home Economics” used to bring to mind images of cookbooks, aprons and sewing machines. But, there have been some changes. Over the past four years, the Home Economics Department has revised its curriculum. The emphasis is now placed on improving family life. The department, directed by Lynne Novogroski. accomplishes this by offering not only courses related to stirring and stitchingbut also Child Development and Interior Designs. The Child Study Lab celebrates is second successful year of teaching both high school students and pre-school children. The course combines academic ability with practical skills and invaluable first hand experience. In these Home Economics courses, there are three hundred fifty students enrolled, taught by Barbara DiGuiseppeand Ann O’Sullivan. The wish for this department is that it become a graduation requirement to take a Home Economics course, particularly one dealing with parenting and family life. Our Home Economics Department provides unique academic courses which guide students in making decisions and teach them necessary skills to be used later in life. It acts as a model around which students can shape their lives. Jennifer Crawford 33 “Taking Care of Business” The Business Department has many new ideas and methods for the future. Next year a new course, in “Journalism Through Print Media, will be added to the cur¬ riculum. This new offering combines the Industrial Arts, English and Business departments. Mr. Varley, Mrs. Barrett, and Miss Hickey will pool their talents to teach the course, which utilize the new Com- pugraphics typing offset printing machine. “This electronic machine allows a greater flexibility in the arrangement of published material, said department head Mr. Robert Aldrich. Another of Mr. Aldrich’s ideas for the department that he would like to see fulfilled in the future concerns equipment. By acquiring two com¬ plete word processing machines with the screens and line-printers the business department could “beef up word processing. This would be invaluable in typing and accounting instruction. Mr. Aldrich’s final thought is ex¬ pressed in a wish for his depart¬ ment. He hopes that every student who has gone through W.H.S. would, at some point in his or her career, be enrolled in social business or a skill offering. “Get down to Business Day Coffee Reception brought back even retired teachers Mrs. McGilvray and Mr. Crockett. Jerry Novicki, Art Hall and Al Hudson are scheming again ... could it be thegirls or is it sports. Robert Aldrich Susan Copell Esther Fine Dawn Gatos Arthur Hall Ann Hickey Distributive Education Leslie Trimble and Bob Larsen check the School Store records. The Distributive Education program taught by Phil Connaty teaches the principles of retailing and merchandising. Every student involved in the program must, in addition to classroom experiences, work in a part-time retailing position around town. For example, several students who participate in this program are Jenny Ross who works at the natural food store, Bread and Circus, Tammy Bari lorn who presently works at Green’s Stationary. In addition to these students who work in the community, several students involved in the store are Nancy Civetta and Diane Domouchel. The Retail Laboratory, more commonly known as the School Store, in its third year now has a branch store at the Junior High School. The store provides the students involved with the actual experience of merchandising, record-keeping and advertising. Materials for school such as pens, pencils, notebooks and review texts are sold in addition to gum, mints and other snacks. The Store also engages in the sale of some novelty gifts, giving the students as buyers the opportunity to engage in the Distributive Education Program. Linda Rice, Christine Boucher Mr. Thomas Conaty, Dist. Ed. Mr. Rockwood Edwards, Work Study Coordinator Mrs. Nancy Foss, Work Study Secretary Work Study Work Study is another program which enables students to learn important aspects of business. Ap¬ proximately 35 students work at least 15 hours week¬ ly after school and during free periods for local businesses. Rocky Edwards is the coordinator of this program, meeting individually on a weekly basis with the participants for progress reports. This offers students helpful business training to enter the world of work after graduation. The Men’s Room Lunch Bunch — Rocky’s Favorite Place! Closed!! (by Jack Dunlea) 35 4llr.. Art, Not Just a Palette at WHS Traditionally, art is described in terms of a palette of paint and a drawing of a glorious sunset. But, at Wellesley High, art courses vary from Fashion Design to Dance and Theater to Photograhpy. This variation gives the students of the school ample opportunity to find new releases of energy and imagination perhaps never considered before. In addition to the established courses, several new courses have been incorporated into the arts program. With the return of Mrs. Stoddard from her sabbatical leave, the fashion design class resumed as well as the creation of a new course called Illustration and Cartooning. In the graphics division, there has been a new equipment addition. Apart from new courses, the art students have taken the initiative to organize a club which brings those people interested in art closer together. Such a club has been formed and completed its first full year. It is known as the National Art Honor Society. It holds monthly meetings after school bringing the talents of artists together. Also the art department holds an Artist of the Month throughout the year which features a student involved in the arts. A display can be seen at the Town Hall as well as an article in the Townsman. Recently featured in the Townsman was the assistant layout editor, Joyce O’Connor. The department has a new “pug mill” bought for the ceramics section of the department, giving the students a greater chance to use their creativity. The theatrical courses offered by the department have grown increasingly popular, giving the public the opportunity to observe student talent in both the plays performed throughout the year as well as the dance concert productions. Some productions offered to the public this year were “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a Shakespearean play, “Good News,” this year’s musical, and later this season the Drama Club will be involved in the Massachusetts State Drama Festival with their pro¬ duction of the play, “Scarecrow.” The Moving Co. and various dance classes combined their talents to pro¬ duce a dance show known as Dance Works. The wish for the Art department was suggested by the department head, Mr. Anderson, as he stated, “I hope there will be further involvement in the arts by students, creating a more complete balance between the rigid academics and the creative art forms.” Mr. Rutledge gives a few pointers. Director: Len Anderson Myles Corey Lynn Johnson George McGoff Mr. Paelin John Rutledge Miriam Stoddard 36 Do they ever run out of breath? (Holly Coryell, Janet Morgenthaler) The Choral group practices hard Music Groups and Programs Enliven Our Lives at WHS Music is an important part of WHS, giving students the chance to perform and develop their musical talents while pursuing training for a possible future in music. There are student involved vocally in the choral groups as well as students involved in t he instrumental program. In order to give the students the optimum atmosphere in which to work, the third floor music room has been completely renovated specifically for instrumental use, giving the musicians better acoustics in which to practice. The vocal portion of the program has two additions. First, Ms. Niese has come here from the Jr. High to coordinate the choral groups and secondly, Room 214 has been designated entirely to the vocal courses in the music department. Not every student who enjoys music wants to pursue a career in it. Therefore, the Guitar Workshop program enables guitar enthusiasts to play without pressuring them into future music professions. Throughout the year, we’ve all enjoyed the variety of musical producations in concert and other numerous events. These underclassmen practice and concentrate in the band room. Robert Davis Gloria Niese Donald Sullivan 37 Library Opened Doors to New Wing After Many Years of Waiting! The long awaited opening of W.H.S. Library Media Center became a real¬ ity in September of 1980. The new facility not only has the benefits of more storage room, a conference room, and space for video use, it is an efficient resource for both faculty and students. The new media center provides seri¬ ous students with a quiet, scenic studying area; it also has an informal area for students to relax and chat quietly with friends. Students stand in line every morning before 7:30 to await the library door’s opening. Teachers and classes visit for library orientation, research projects and film, of video tape viewing. For the first time here at W.H.S., we have modern, well-equipped facilities to help us with our studies. “Everyone agrees”, stated senior Shirley Borghai, “It ' s the most pleasant and well equipped area in the entire building.” Mike Borkum Rick Murray and Arthur Brown 38 Physical Education Department Offers Co-Ed Elective Courses BELOW: Athletic Direc. Ted Tripp Chris Burns Karen Reichheld Peter Loiter Mike Mastro Will St. Cyr The Physical Education department continued its strong co-educational pro¬ gram this year. The co-educational classes have created a certain atmosphere, allowing students to participate in a greater diversity of athletic games. Students feel not only a greater air of competition, but also cooperation in such activiites as Badmitton, softball, and adventure are offered. Although for many, co-ed Physical Education has a strong advantages, such activities as aerobic dance and Yoga cater to a more single sex class, therefore allowing each individual his her choice in fulfilling the state-mandated physical eduation requirement for graduation. Mr. St. Cyr ready for spring tennis. Nurses The students feeling a little under the weather dur¬ ing the day, it is somewhat of a comfort to know that they can find the door of Nurse Ray opened to take care of their needs, no matter how severe their sick¬ ness, pain or discomfort may be. Health A graduation requirement for all sophomore stu¬ dents at W.H.S., Health concetration areas such as C.P.R. and the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body. Students are enrolled for a full year, with classes meeting twice per week. Mr. Loiter stops for a coffee break. 39 Lunch Program Staff Ray . . . relaxing ... Back: Edith Lentini, Charlotte Campbell, Louise Areano, Eleanor Lewy, Mary Tracey, Phyllis Bent. Front: Margaret Sullivan, Estelle Poitras, Veronica Raleigh. « Food Service: Mrs. Eleanor Donahue, Ms. Jill Jarvis, Mrs. Rita Delaney Ralph Burns dishes out the spaghetti... mmmmm ... Veronica Raleigh Jill Jarvis, Eleanor Donahue Director of Lunch Program Rita Delaney 40 Back: Margaret O’Rourke, Priscilla Bigwood, Nancy Foss, Marge Walsh, Helen Purcell. Front: Lee Marcin, Jerry Novicki, the wrestling team’s biggest Anne Handy, Fran Esposito, Ruth Bouzan. fan. Patsy Deluca Al Hudson retired this year. Fran Glynn, Parking Lot Attendant mmr mr w 41 Faculty Senate Faculty Senate President Peter Haggerty The Faculty Senate is comprised of 15 faculty members elected at large to represent the faculty on issues affecting the entire school. Led by President Peter Haggerty and Vice President Bonnie Brown, the Senate achieved several important goals this year through their discussions and weekly meetings during F period on Tuesdays. They analyzed a wide variety of crucial issues and serious problems, such as RIF procedures. In their position papers and dur¬ ing their meetings with administrators, the Senate proposed various solutions on behalf of the faculty. They served as an important link between the Wellesley Teachers Association, and the Wellesley High and Junior High School faculties. Gig Kerivan served on the principal selection committee Wellesley High Faculty: in a Class by Itself. . . Faculty Superlatives Mr. Murphy Class Politician Mrs. Bretholtz Class Classic Mr. Burgess Class Tall-TaleTeller Miss Moore Mrs. Hadlock Class Fox Class Big Sister Teacher of the Year — Mr. Murphy Mrs. Goddard Class Cheerleader Mr. Kerivan Jr. Class Big Brother Mr. Connors BMOC Dr. Yarosh Class Intellect Mr. Hadlock Class Prep Mr. Herlin Class Clown Mr. Tiberio Class Perfectionist 43 Twelve Seniors Gain Recognition as National Merit Scholars Finalist John Porter takes a break in the cafeteria. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition in which secondary school students compete for recognition and college scholarships. These students are chosen initially on the basis of their PSAT MMSQT scores. Students whose scores qualify are put into a pool of approximately 15,000 semifinalists. After having been inter¬ viewed, these students overall merits are again weighed so that a much smaller group of finalists may be chosen. These finalists are awarded cash prizes and scholarships so that they may further their education. This year Wellesley High School had its greatest number of finalists ever. The senior class has 376 students; 12 were finalists. They are: Jenniffer Cabanniss, Rachel Glick, Margo Hobbs, Ann Morrison, Meghan O’Leary, John Porter, Ethan Shimony, Fran Swift, Felisa Tofias, Avery Tung, Bo Van Riper, and Tom Ward. It is through their hard work and determination that they have received those well deserved awards. Finalist Bow Van Riper was pleased with his placement among the Na¬ tional Merit Scholars. Avery Tung, Tom Ward, Lisa Tofias, Ann Morrison, Bo Van Riper, Fran Swift, and Margo Hobbs. Missing: Jennifer Cabaniss, Rachel Gliick, Meghan O’Leary, John Porter, and Ethan Shimony. 44 International Baccalaureate Program Expands I.B. student, Jennifer O’Sullivan, president of NHS, speaks at the induction ceremony. I.B. Director Lynn Moore was granted a leave of the school committee to study in Switzerland during May and June. I.B. stands for International Baccalaureate, but it could just as easily mean Incredible Brainwork. The I.B. program demands just that from its students. As Mr. Connors explained, The International Baccalaureate Program is most cohesive in terms of academic preparation. It’s a very comprehensive system; one in which colleges are very interested. Miss Moore has done a lot of work. Miss Moore, as the I.B. advisor, has helped the program take root in the Wellesley schools. She begins by explaining the program to the parents of sixth graders. This is followed by insuring necessary courses at the Junior High School level that will adequately prepare prospective I.B. students. There will be at least ten I.B. students in each graduating class if she keeps working, stated Mr. Connors. Mr. Connors went on to remark, Wellesley High was one of the first schools in the country to institute the International Baccalaureate Pro¬ gram. The courses have always been here; it’s just a matter of putting them together in a program. The future of I.B. is a promising one. I think it could grow, starting with faculty and students working together, Mr. Connors reasoned. The program has the same potential growth as the Advanced Placement system. He sees a possible merging of the two demanding systesm. One can only begin to appreciate the amount of concentration and ef¬ fort that it demanded of the I.B. scholar. An illustration of the dedicated I.B. pupil can be found in Jennifer O’Sullivan. She is the only I.B. student in the class of 1981. Students work hard over their tests. Competency Testing Required by State Board of Education The competency testing program measures students ' academic abilities by way of a standardized test. The tests are administered periodically in various grades. In this way, there is a guarantee that when kids are promoted to the next grade, they have developed and mastered certain fundamental skills; skills that are necessary for the grade level. The testing is controversial, however. Parents of special needs students have felt that the special needs of their children are not being met. Thus, the state decreed that there must be a measurement of students’ achievement. Competency testing fulfills this decree. But many parents are uneasy about the testing because some students just do not possess the required skills, and never will. This could prevent them from completing their schooling. 45 W.H.S. Students Work Hard Academic Awards Ceremony Orchestra Award: Jonathan Shimony. Christine Burgess Memorial Award: Taffy Zlmbler. Photography Award: Mark Wojnar. The Sebastian Santostefano Memorial String Award: Avery Tung. The Bausch and Lomb Senior Science Award: Ethan Shimony. 46 and Are Recognized for It Girls ' State Award: Jill Windle Lyrics Award: Chris Merla Wellesley Booster Award: Donna Bibbo Amy Young Burns Award: Stephen Albee The Harvard Book: Monica Woods 47 Students Experience Learning in a Variety of Independent Study Programs “I hope that we can continue to have Independent Study, because Proposition 2Vi puts it in jeopardy. We’re definitely at a crossroads,” stated Mr. Kerivan Jr., the Independent Study coordinator. It is a wish reflected by many. The students involved in the Independent Study have taken advan¬ tage of the opportunities the program offers, such as being able to concentrate on subjects not in the high school’s curriculum. Another offering of Independent Study is first hand experience. Kids “work in the real world, thus they are given the chance to see what it’s like,” Mr. Kerivan said. Independent Study really has two divisions. One is “Independent Study,” in which participants pursue their interests on a part-time basis, about ten to twelve hours each week. About seventy-five students are involved. Some are Big Brothers or Sisters. Others spend time working at Wellesley’s Learning Center. Senior Anne Idzal chose to work on the Solar Greenhouse project, an investigation into the feasibility and cost of a school greenhouse. As she said, “Indepen¬ dent Study is a fantastic learning experience, unlike any other obtain¬ ed through a textbook or classroom atmosphere.” The other half of the Independent Study program is Senior Intern¬ ship. Offered only to seniors, it affords them the chance to pursue their interests fulltime, as an alternate second semester. Anne Gerald is teaching science to elementary school children. Her view of the pro¬ gram relates its worth. “It allows me a chance to act on my own, out of the sch ool system. Now I will learn to face the world on my own, to gain more independence along with responsibility.” Karen Litt plays with the monkeys at the primate center. 48 Nancy Nebeker is involved in teaching elementary school children. Greg Hershenson studies at the Berkley School of Music. Yes — We Even Found Time to Study Kathy Haynes 49 ABC Draws Students From Across the Country to Wellesley High School (left to right) Maria DeJesus, Soraya Mercado, Denise Smith, Robin Bryant, Dawn Simon, Rena Hoosier. KimSmith is caught in the act... Sharon Washington doesn’t seem interested in typing .. . METCO The Metco program at Wellesley is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Approximately forty students from the Boston area commute in order to receive the educa¬ tional opportunities offered by Wellesley High School. Sandra Page, the coordinator of the Metco program, leads this hard working group of young people. A Better Chance, or more commonly known as ABC, is a non-profit organiza¬ tion which enables high school students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds to study and pursue their academic goals at one of the leading high schools in the country. Once having been interviewed and tested in their freshman year in high school, the candidates are selected and placed in Wellesley, one of several ABC chapters throughout the country. In its ninth year, the Wellesley Chapter of ABC hosted six girls from around the country. They were Soraya Mercado of Manhatten, New York; Denise Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; Reva Hoosier of Columbus, Ohio; Maria DeJesus of Bronx, New York; Robin Bryant of Trenton, New Jersey; and Dawne Simon of Queens, New York. The girls reside at 12 Norfolk Terrace and live with a fulltime tutor, Anita Sandy, and a resident couple, Paul and Tracey Robinson. The girls share home living responsibilities and participate fulltime in the Wellesley Public School System, in addition, each girl is provided with a host family from the community. Tracy Ware, Mrs. McCaskill, Antoine Parker 50 Vocational Technical School The Regional Vocational Technical School, commonly known as Voc Tech, offers students a unique opportunity to learn the fun¬ damentals of a career while they continue their academic program at the high school. The students involved in this program go to classes for half of the school day, being transported to the voca¬ tional technical school located in South Natick. While at the school in South Natick, students can participate in learning such trades as: heating, venting and air conditioning, landscaping, carpentry, electronics, and painting and decorating. Such a program gives the student a sense of responsibility, dedication to a craft, and a chance to gain technical skills while at the same time, achieving the credits necessary to graduate from the high school. Advisor Rocky Edwards Voc Tech participant, Tom Grome, talks to Peter Loiter Multiservice, staff try to keep in contact with the youth of our area, helping them when the need arises. Jimmy Bazzari in the cafeteria before leaving for school Multiservice Multiservice is an organization designed to help young people in crisis from the ages of thirteen to twenty. The Multiservice program has three main ser¬ vices; a medical clinic, emergency housing, and counseling services available to all. The three towns of Newton, Weston, and Wellesley all contribute to the funding of this venture. The building itself is located in Newton, but counselors like Wellesley’s Larry Weissman are mobile, moving around the schools. Larry Weissman works primarily at the Jr. High, but occasionally is found here at the High ACROSS THE GENERAHONS Partners Across the Generations Students at WHS and elderly Wellesley residents this year participated in a year long arts project, “Partners Across the Generations,” created by David Ender, a ’77 WHS graduate, for his senior degree project at Massachusetts College of Art. Mr. David Ender sought, as a thesis project, to have students and older persons share in an inter-generational experience, gaining knowledge of each other through communication in a positive exchange of ideas. The high school stude nt participants were in Mrs. Rosenfields two sophomore English classes and her junior and senior Creative Writing course. The participating students, who were an enthusiastic and attentive audience, developed poems, short stories, prose pieces, photography, slides, tapes, dances, and films inspired by the visitors to commemorate the Wellesley Centennial and its theme in the endeavor of “Partnership, Wellesley 1981.” Three out of the sixty-seven WHS participants, Nick D’Angelo, Sonna Wellington, and Suzanne McMillian were only a few of the many seniors who devoted time to make this program a success. The six educators from the community who came to share their knowledge and experiences in a series of recitations were: William Dole — newspaper publisher. William Chace Green — Prof. Emeritus of M.T.T. Janet Hugenberger — member of Wellesley Society of Artists. Laura Jack — Wellesley historian. Therese Rolland Zukich — poet, historian. Charles Thomas — President of Wellesley Historical Society. “Partners Across the Generations” linked WHS on the community, state, and national levels: through the Wellesley Centennial Committee, the Massachusetts Col¬ lege of Art, the Massachusetts Governor’s Advisory Com¬ mittee for Children and the Family, the Wellesley Council on Aging, The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Arts. Nick D’Angelo’s poetry and that of Therese Rolland Zukich bring to life the purpose of the program. The Wellesley Community Center was the location for a day-long presentation, which included a luncheon for the speakers and the senior citizens of Wellesley. The enter¬ tainment was provided by WHS students who were members of the Moving Co. the high school dance group directed by faculty member Ms. Francie Josephs and the Rainbow Troupe, directed by Nazaleen Walker. The students who participated in this project recount it as a memorable learning experience which helped to transcend the stereotypes of each age group and it created an understanding spirit of empathy and respect. A document describing the project is on file in Washington, D.C. in the National Endowments for the Humanities and Arts Archives. Pat Rosenfield, Eng. Dept. (Sr. H.S.); Pres, of Mass. College of Art; Bill Wright, School Volunteers; David Ender, Project Director; and Sue Wolfson, Eng. Dept. Jr. H.S. Eleanor Stlmets, Chairman, Wellesley Centen¬ nial Committee and Theodore Rokicki, Assoc. Supt. of Schools 52 Prize winning photos from the project Telephone Talk The earth travels round the sun. The seasons blend as one. The hands of time spin ever faster. She is old, her hair gray, her body tired. Her hands wrinkled, withered, calloused. She kneels and prays bringing to mind those painful days. The death of her husband, the bills left unpaid, She was forced to live the life of a slave. She had no choice with five to raise. Even now she feels the pain, It’s an endless tear she wipes away. Her hands still bleed, bear the stain, telling only a fragment of the story contained. She invites me to come, to stay. I apologize in a polite way, there are simply not enough hours in the day. “You know?” she says. “That’s just what I used to say.” — Nicholas A. D’Angelo 3-5-81 I have a love for things of transient grace The frail wonder of a briar rose Of dew-strung gossimer in a field of wheat Of nameless tender tints of evening skies Of wind in trees that sway and bend in sheer abandonment I have a love for love Frail, transient, filled with pain. Therese Rolland Lukich Prize winning photo by Suzanne McMillan 53 We Learned Academic Subjects in Our Classes Jenny Coulter, Mary Beth Carvalho Liz Flett, Joan Ennis, Chris Mason, Mielle Fox Diane Mullahy, Debbie Hitchcock 54 Jenny Ratcliffe Ann Boyea, Jinny Gray ' -UK Shay Andrew, Trina Sorenson Janet Donovan Lee Thurston, Kim Chapman - Photography Class listens to Mr. Rutledge. Skill and Concentration” Getting Comfortable” (Jim Ornstein) Down to Basics” (Nancy Ross, Pam Gifford, TriciaCavagnaro) Fran Swift 56 We Learned Research Skills and Vocational Training in Our New Facilities for the Library and Industrial Arts Lorraine Zinck Karen Crounse, Debbie MacColl Christine Merlo, Arlene Sebo Robin Jackson Kim Walker § EAGLES Faculty and academics brings to mind one subject: homework. It’s a fact of life-a way of life-for Wellesley High students. Whether it be compositions , tests , trigonometric functions, lab reports , or typed termpapers, every student received his share of assignments. What would we have done without music? It hyped us up, mellowed us out, kept us awake, or lulled us off to slumber. Most importantly, that radio, cassette deck, or stereo made the drudgery of homework a little more bearable. We got by with a little help from our friends . The Centennial Class of ’81 Made Their Wishes As our school year and Wellesley’s 100th birthday approaches its end, we seniors ex¬ perience a wide range of new concerns, worries, and excitement. We realize entering new stages in our lives means we must assume a greater independence, with in¬ creased expectations based on our dreams for our futures. Most of us wish for immediate success in college and long-term success in our career pursuits. All of us will seek ac¬ complishments, pleasure, friendships, and personal rewards in our lives. At this point in our lives, we discover that marriage and having families will come much sooner than we previously perceived. So, it’s pleasant to wish for happiness and fulfillment in choosing our spouses and rear¬ ing our children. Each of us is unique, so we all have dif¬ ferent aspirations. However, we all do find that in preparing for the future and delving into the unknown, we have many of the same basic wishes in common. At this youthful point in life, we hope to have undy¬ ing idealism, tempered realism, and good fortune that will allow us to pursue our wishes successfully. Class Couple (Eric Andlauer, Chris McGralne) Senior Superlatives Class Artists (Jack Dunley, Evy Twitchell) Missing Pictures of Senior Superlatives: Mist Student Body — Gina Lionette Applepolisher — Debbie Hitchcock and David Silverstien Musicians — Amy Aronson and Greg Hershenson Unique — Laura Last and Josh Leher Brain —Jennifer Cabanissand Ethan Shimony Class Clowns (Robbie Miiier, Cindy Reed) ny Kingsley, Trici Class Athletes (Todd LeBleu, Donna ’’bibs Blbbo) Most Class Spirit (Mark Sullivan, Paula Aylward) First Miliionaire(John Locke)and President (Cindy Peterson) Senior Class Officers “Hey Paula, why the sly smile? (Paula Aylward) “Mr. Murphy and the class officers concentrate Intently on Mr. Connor’s remarks.” We Are the Centennial Class! 63 Silly Senior Smiles ABOVE: What do you guys know that we don’t know? (Arthur Brown, John Ennis) R: Dianne flashes her Ultrabrlte smile. (Dianne Lyons) Getting ready for the Prom? (Anne Idzal) Jim likes to have his fun. (Jim Chambers) Sweet dreams zzz. (Steven Albee) ' Ah-ya facer (Marla Rodis, Gina Llonette) ABOVE: “Mr. Mature” (David Silversteln) R: No Coke ... Pepsll (Cheryle Windle) 65 The knee bone, connected to the hand bone? (Lynn Defazio, Rob Guarino) Dig that funky music. (Alice Burnell) ABOVE: All dressed up and no place to go. (Jesse Meier, Crissy Collatz) R: Elise checks it all out. (Elise Rodina) 66 Dana Albee 87 Hundreds Rd. Michael John Albrecht 18 Woodfield Rd. I wish for all the wishes we wish we could wish a wish that would wish us good luck. Steven Albee 87 Hundreds Rd. A reflective Paul Angus wishes for football wins. Barbara Allen 19 Oak St. I wish for my career to be a good success, and a fun life rather than a boring one. Paula A. Aylward 524 Worcester St. All the world’s a stage.” Jonathan C. Anastos 24 Berkeley Rd. If the thunder don’t get ya, then the lightning will. Eric L. Andlauer 234 Bristol Rd. Life is to be lived once, for if you live it right, once is enough. Rolf David Andersen 6 Regis Rd. We’re pretty vacant Stacey E. Andrew 20 Inverness Rd. For they can conquer who believe they can Virgil Paul Christopher Angus 38 Cottage St. I wish we had won one football game. 67 Gregory Avrakotos 611 Washington St. Lee Bagdasarian 60 Windsor Rd. Brent Harold Baker 235 Lowell Rd. It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it. Tammie Susan Barilone 8 Crescent St. Hopefully, the people of the worjd will unite. Everybody shall become equal in wealth and happiness. All you touch, see, create and destroy. (Pink Floyd knows) Lois Barker 54 Standish Rd. Jennifer Barry 6 Winslow Rd. Mark Bates 11 Chatham Circle Jimmi Bazzari 23 Fenmere Ave. 68 Catherine Beck 9 Salem Rd. Lisa Beiners 23 Clifton Rd. Maureen Belden 38 Boulevard Rd. Rebecca Bell 24 Thackeray Rd. John Mark Benfatto Susan Bergen 85 Washington St. 38 Thackerey Rd. How can you be two places at once when you are actually no where at all? Andrew Besterman Donna Marie Bibbo 6 Woodlawn Avenue 47 Pine Ridge Rd. “We grow older with every day as we become the children of yesterday.” C. Stevens Donna Bibbo 69 Laurie Bolles 27 Shore Rd. Joseph Bolles 55 Cottage St. Eric C. Bondy 55 Park Ave. Death is a reality; start living today. Shirley Borghi 72 Kingsbury St. You never leave a place you love. Part of it you take with you, leaving a part of you behind. Cape Cod with Kar, T I II. Right AK? So long Susie CC! Gus’ exit. Laurie Bolles Kathleen M. Boyd 14 Fenmere Ave. Ann Boyea 65 Hunnewell St. Catch Possum Fever! Julie Anne Briggs 41 Stanford Rd. “It’s better to burn out than to fade away, but it’s better to fade away than it is to rust.” Neil Young Rolf Briggs 33 Bancroft Rd. To serve to strive and not to yield. 70 Michael Brodeur 6 Babson Park Ave. Arthur Leonard Brown 19 Boulder Rd. Cancel my subscription to the resur¬ rection. Send my credentials to the house of detention. Thank the killers for cooperation, hear the screams of the butterfly. Jan Buchanan 29 Paine St. Mary Buchanan Nancy E. Campanella 241 Lowell Rd. .. Because that’s what it was all about .. Debra Campion 76 Prospect St. Brenda M. Capobianco 18 Columbia St. It’s nice to be important, but more important to be nice. Mary Elizabeth Buchanan Mettacomett Rd. Harvard, MA Maybe you only live once, but if you live it right, once is enough. Jennifer Cabaniss 679 Worcestor St. Christopher Carlson 53 Norwich Rd. 71 Craig Charlton, Michelle Fox Ralph Casale 7 Carlston Rd. Patricia C. Cavagnaro 43 Abbott Rd. Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die. life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. Peter S. Cestari 67 Edmunds Rd. What it is is what it was, what it was is what it shall be. Amy B. Chaikin 225 Bristol Rd. Jim Chambers Craig Charlton Andrea Chisholm 631 Washington St. 48 Livermore Rd. Ah, sometimes 1 grow so tired. 1 guess I ' ll keep on ramblin ' . 13 Fells Rd. Dawn Chisholm 81 River Rd. 72 Greg Christlieb 20 River Glen Rd. Sam Collatz 86 Suffolk Rd. Sammy from Alabamy Nancy Civetta 29 Bristol Rd. What a long strange trip it’s been! Tracey Connor 28 Pilgrim Rd. Caroline Coco 30 Sawyer Rd. Cheryl Cook 58 Boulder Rd. I wish that each and every person in this Class of ’81 will succeed at whatever he or she attempts. Kristen Collatz 86 Suffolk Rd. Robert G. Cox 70 Washington St. Tracey Connor, G. T. Wright 73 Joanne Cunningham 59 Cleveland Rd. Mary Elizabeth Curran 21 Greylock Rd. “We know what we are, but not what we may be. Shakespeare Raymond Cyphers 50 Upson Rd. Barry Davis 17 Arden Rd. Debra DeCristoforo 257 Weston Rd. Lynn DeFazio 57Donazette St. Paul Delaney 251 Weston Rd. Richard G. Delrio 149 Oakland St. “Rat in a drain ditch, Caught on a limb, you knew better but I knew him. It’s like I told you what I said, steal your face right off your head. Jerry Garcia Anne Dennehy 15 Woodfield Rd. Arthur F. Dias 2 Bryn Mawr Rd. Lynn Defazio, Rob Guarino 74 Nancy Jean Doherty 45 Prospect St. Palmy Doherty 245 Weston Rd. Paul J. Donovan 28 Willow Rd. Paul Drew 224 Bacon St., Natick Diane Dumouchel 2 Kenilworth Rd. Margaret M. Dunham 76 Washburn Ave. Good friends last forever. Jeffrey Earls 18 Rutgers Rd. Tracy Eastman 61 St. Richard St., Roxbury Happiness is being a loner. 75 Michael Eld 16 Intervale Rd. Take your time. Don ' t live too fast; troubles will come but they will pass. William H. Emerson 115 Weston Rd. Joan Ennis 123 Cliff Rd. John Ennis 123 Cliff Rd. Martha Ertman 8 Bird Hill Avenue Is that all there is? Little Christina Lynn A. Fallon 107 Mayo Rd. Be glad! Life gives us the chance to love and laugh and to look up at the stars ... and to make a wish. Catherine Fasolino 34 Pine Plain Rd. Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there ' s still time to change the road you ' re on. Led Zeppelin Eve Felix 16 Oxbow Rd. Michael Eld Martin Ferguson 314 Oakland St. Randolph Ensley 47 Norwich Rd. 76 Laura Ann Fitzmaurice 17 Garrison Rd. “Thanks for the times you’ve given me, the memories are all in my mind.” Ellen Fleming 15 Montvale Rd. Elizabeth Zach and Ellen Fleming Elizabeth Flett 35 Radcliff Rd. Robert Flores Margaret Foley Thomas Foley 61 Manor Avenue 25 Francis Rd. 21 Howe St. Well I’ve been ’fraid of changing; cause 1 built my life around you. But times makes you bolder even children get older and I’m getting older, too.” Mielle Fox 12 Maugus Ave. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Nancy Garron 94 Edgewater Ave. John Gautschi 78 Westgate Ave. George Gavris 31 Cranmore Rd. Emerson Anne V. Gerald 71 Hundreds Rd. Leaving is full of tears and sorrow but happiness comes with thoughts of tomorrow. Steven E. Gibbs 25 Tennyson Rd. BTP E. Rachel Gliick 8 Bancroft Rd. Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so. Karl Gerry Elizabeth Giele 32 Denton Rd. Pamela Gifford 85 Seaver St. Maryellen Gilfeather 104 Hampshire Rd. The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. Kelley Golden 69 Roylalston Rd. Jinette Gray 19 Everett St. Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved. Richard Gregg 9 Nobscott Rd. 78 Alison Gregory 28 Oxford Rd. Andrew J. Griffin 3 Bernard Rd. Lisa M. Groce 185 Cedar St. Back to visit Illinois but living here. Band was good Keep partying, en¬ joy music disco and rock. Live to dance. I leave FPSC. Good luck! Tom Grome 46 Pleasant St. Robert Guarino 105 Oak St. Andrew J. Hall 9 Cartwright Rd. Doy Doy — Pow R. Toch. — Syd Barret Theresa Hallaren Scott Halligan 62 Upson Rd. 90 Elmwood Rd. “Healthy Free the world before me leading to whatever path that I choose Walt Whitman Kimberly K. Hayes 68 Washburn Avenue You are about as happy as you make up your mind to be. Debbie Holdsworth 79 Kristin E. Hazlitt 1 Edgewater Drive The players tried to take the field, the marching band refused to yield. Gregg S. Hershenson 21 Wedgwood Rd. My mother was of sky My father was of earth, but I am of the universe and you know what it’s worth! Sara B. Hinchy 12 Donazette St. I wish for my future life to be filled with success and happiness and to know that I ' m loved. F. Alex Hipona, Jr. 57 Windsor Rd. Alex Hipona and Margo Hobbs Nancie Hoffman 36 Emerson Rd. I want to get away and live my life through the rivers and trees. I want to spend my days making rhymes and be free. Deborah H. Holdsworth 24 Radcliffe Rd. I wish for another ultimate dimen¬ sion on those cold Wellesley nights, Right — Rita? Lesley K. Holstein 32 Redwing Rd. What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters com¬ pared to what lies within us. Reva L. Hoosier 12 Norfolk Terrace 80 Lila Hosbjor 20 Garrison Rd. David Hoskyns 15 Montvale Rd. Diane Hughes 60 Colburn Rd. Julianne Hung 89 Beechwood Rd. Laughing and loving and letting it be. Anne Gerald and Diane Hughes Daniel Ide 10 Orchard St. Anne E. Idzal 249 Oakland St. Keep smilin’ Ernest Indresano 1 Clifford St. John G. Ingwersen 59 Boulder Brook Rd. 81 Robin Jackson Valerie L. Johns 77 Glen Rd. 40 Swarthmore Rd. Have no time to spend and weep, the time has come to be gone, tho our health we drink a thousand times, have to ramble on. Anne Idzal and Margie Reich Christine A. Johnson 53 Seaver St. Constance Jones 26 Ingersall Rd. Lynn Kanen 8 Pilgrim Circle Ellen Karas 33 Oakridge Rd. Kim Keeshan 8 Barnstable Rd. Scott Kellett 374 Weston Rd. David Kelley 32 Curtis St. Kevin Kelly 16 Grant Ave. 82 Nathalie W. Kettendorf 29 Appleby Rd. “When I waked, I cried to dream again.“ Donna J. Kilcoyne 16 Wingate Rd. “On the verge of new tomorrows.” Robin Ann King 157 Great Plain Ave. Stuart A. Kingsley 30 Bancroft Rd. We’re havin’ some fun! Alexandra Kirby 198 Les Lowell Rd. Laura Koeneman 16 Summit Rd. Todd Kolb 8 Falmouth Rd. Eve LaMontagne 36 Cleveland Rd. Tony Kingsley Vincent J. LaVigna 40 Windemere Rd. Wisdom is justified of her children. Todd LeBleau 38 Lincoln Rd. Joshua Lehrer 15 Beechwood Rd. Acts have power especially when the person acting knows that these acts are his last battle. Joan R. Lieberman 54 Maugus Ave. I hope that the dreams of today will become the realities of tomorrow. Gina Ann Lionette 60 Maugus Ave. False face must hide what the false heart doth know. Karen Litt 43 Willow Rd. If it be now, ’tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now, if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all. .. Let be. John A. Locke 15 Ordway Rd. Member of Congress John Lockhart 31 Skyline Dr. Philip Losurdo 63 Pilgrim Rd. Robert Lowell 36 Amherst Rd. What a drag it is getting old. Todd LeBleau 84 John Lockhart Dianne Lyons 6 Trinity Ct. Climb to the thresholds of your own beliefs, not with the statements of others, but with the footsteps of your own experience. Heidi MacDonald 283 Walnut St. Melinda Beth Macht 39 Chatham Cir. “so it’s the laughter we will remember ...” MM MG 3 8 80, Cape Cod, Daisies, 6 27 80, Ratherette II, NEFTY EXECS, “.. . whenever we remember — the way we were.” Nancy Maddox 34 Barton Rd. Allison Makkay 40 Pinewood Rd. Robert Malster 11 Winthrop Rd. Elizabeth Lyndon 40 Sheraton Rd. Heather MacKay 15 Maple Rd. David Marchetti 48 Wellesley Ave. Christopher Mason Brian Massey 105 Benvenue St. 68 Beechwood Rd. When I look at this 25 years from now, today will seem like but yesterday. Stephen Andrew Marcus 49 Fiske Rd. Elizabeth Marsh 16 Denton Rd. Maria Mato 283 Walnut St. Dean George Mastras Mark McAuliffe 6 Pembroke Rd. 626 Washington “Mellow is the man who knows what he’s been missing.” Ellen McHugh 15 Bay State Rd. “If I can ease one life the aching or cool one pain or help one fainting robin unto his nest I shall not live in vain.” Emily Dickinson Alison Makkay 86 Martha McClune James McDevitt 42 Shirley Rd. Daniel A. McGreevy 75 Kenilworth Rd. David McDuffee 124 Bristol Rd. Tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun. Lennon and McCartney Kristen Beth McGrane 273 Weston Rd. I wish luck to everyone at the stairs. Take a moment to look back and a lifetime to look beyond. John McGlinchey 4 Earls Rd. Keep your eyes on the road, Keep your hands upon the wheel, ' cause the future’s uncertain and the end is always near. Let it roll ... from Roadhouse Blues J. Morrison and The Doors James David McKee 93 River St. I still think the chess team should have cheerleaders for the matches. Lisa McGovern 2 Ivy Cir. Winston McLean 35 Atwood St. Jeanne M. McManus 41 Oakland St. Suzanne McMillen 126 Albion Rd. Waves are like memories; some we ride forever, others we can’t even catch. David McKee Richard Meany 115 Wall St. Jessie Meier 233 Walnut St. Soraya Mercado 215 East 102 St., NY Despues de tres anos en Wellesley, los dejos son todos los mejores deseos para el futuro so long! Chris Merlo 36 Hillside Rd. A thought is for a moment, but a dream is for a lifetime. Dianne Kimberly Miller 61 Edmunds Rd. Karen Marie Miller 12 Princeton Rd. Let’s just say I was testing the Bounds of reality.” — Jim Morrison Robinson Miller I get by with a little help from my friends. — Lennon and McCartney David E. Mitchell 72 Brook St. 88 John Morgridge Cynthia G. Morris Mark Morris 36 Stanford Rd. 44 Mansfield Rd. The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. J. T. 60 Dover Rd. Anne Morrison 68 Wood I awn Avenue Diane Mullahy 116 Glen Rd. Wasn’t it yesterday we used to laugh at the wind behind us, didn’t we run away and hope that time wouldn’t try to find us. Cynthia Munch 15 Essex Rd. John Murphy 48 Westgate Rd. Laura Murphy 12 Edgewater Drive Diane Mullahy 89 Nancy Nebeker 10 Solon Rd. If it weren’t for the last minute, alot of things wouldn ' t get done. Kristen Nelson 56 Beverly Rd. Now I’ve been happy lately thinking about the good times to come. Something good has begun. Cat Stevens Joseph Nickerson 33 Hill Top Rd. Rebecca Noble 47 Beverly Rd. We leave memories but go on to dreams. Tina Louise Ober 14 Eaton Ct. Joseph Patrick O’Brien Joyce Rebecca O’Connor James O’Glishen 71 Standish Rd. 5 Clifton Rd. 33 Hunnewell Rd. President of Mr. Sully’sfan club. 90 So Isabel Olavide-Plaza 21 AldenRd. Mary Oldmixon 20 Clifford Rd. Ellen O’Leary 2 Elm St. We must laugh before we are happy for fear of dying without laughing at all. Meghan O’Leary 9 Geraldine Dr. Kim Miller, Laura Murphy Christopher Orff 429 Weston Rd. Jennifer O’Sullivan 14 Denton Rd. Keep your back to the wind and your face to the sun. Louis Palladini 29 Oak St. Kimberly Paul 230 Bristol Rd. 91 Cindy Pearl Marian Persson 5 Dean Rd. Don’t look back for yesterday’s gone and tomorrow is here. Christine Nancy Perdoni 416 Weston Rd. Deborah Perkins 47 Barton Rd. Cynthia Peterson 11 Wilde Rd. There’s nothing you can know that isn’t known: nothing you can see that isn’t shown. Pamela Plumer 20 Alden Rd. James Poitrast 18 Wynnewood Rd. John Porter 49 Suffolk Rd. Amir Pouya 55 Smith St. 92 ■■I Sanjay Prasad 7 Turner Rd. Barton Prives 28 Colby Rd. Gregory Quinan 50 Emerson Rd. Sheryl Quinter 72 Cleveland Rd. Kevin Regan 21 Cottonwood Rd. Finish each day and be done with it. You’ve done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in: Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day: you shall begin it well and serenely. Alexis Rago 189 Cliff Rd. Christopher Reddick 195 Weston Rd. Cynthia Reed 6 Bryn Mawr Rd. Marjorie Reich 148 A. Walpole St. Dover Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die life is a broken winged bird that can¬ not fly. Patricia Reynolds 16 Shelley Rd. You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. Sonjay Prasad 93 Kenneth Robbins 3 Lake Rd. Christine Roberts 52 Kenilworth Rd. Linda Rice 11 Scotch Pine Cr. Jacob Richter 101 Mayo Rd. Elise Rodino 14 Kirkland Cr. Maria Elizabeth Rodis 125 Brook St. The Best Things in life are free. Jennifer Roehrig 23Swarthmore Rd. Virginia L. Roper 11 Pickerel Rd. I wish that all my goals in life come true and that everyone else is as lucky! Look out world! Here I come! P.S. Thank you to everyone! Maria Rodis and Donna Bibbo 94 Angela Sackley Dana Santos 31 Edmunds Rd. Mark Sawyer 19 Rutgers Rd. Timothy Schofield 32 Barton Rd. Andrew Schultz 16 Cranmore Rd. The journey matters, not the arrival. James Schultz 16 Cranmore Rd. Question authority. Evan Seaborn 4 Framar Rd. A song for today, dreams for tomor¬ row, illusions of hope prevail over sorrow. Arlena Sebo 101 Parker Rd. Marlene Sheehy 9 Jackson Rd. It really is better in the Bahamas. Barry Sheperd 30 Pine St. “It’s just like a penguin in bondage, boy!” Frank Zappa Ethan Shimony 8 Dover Rd. 95 Dianne E. Silcott 38 Columbia Rd. Dorchester I wish for success in my years to come. Stephen Silcott 38 Columbia Rd. Dorchester David Silverstein 55 Livermore Rd. JuttaSkogberg 86 Woodlawn Ave. Folke Skogg 23 Inverness Rd. Lauren Jean Sluyter Denise Smith Kim Smith 3 Barnstable Rd. 1349 East 84th St. 12 Fremont St Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. Cleveland, Ohio “It’s finally over... or is it?” Mattapan Debbie Tripp and Jutta Skogberg Alan Specht 19 Haven Rd. Big foot will return. Scott Speidel 31 Brook St. 96 Elizabeth St. Jean Elizabeth St. Jean 27 Parker Rd. Richard St. Jean 27 Parker Rd. Nancy Staples 38 Greenwood Rd. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. David Sternstein 38 Lehigh Rd. Mary Stuart 20 Windemere Rd. It ' s nice to be important, but it ' s more important to be nice. Karen Sullivan 15 Nantuckey Rd. Mark Sullivan 7 Dexter Rd. The oppressers are trying to keep us down, trying to drive us underground. William Sullivan 19 Arlington Rd. Jimmy Cliff Francis L. Swift, Jr. 71 Westgate Rd. Face piles of trialswith smiles. Caroline Tavis 11 Arnold Rd. Mark Tabb 153 Crawford St. Roxberry Mary Thibodeau 20 Atwood St. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam I am. Timothy K. Tibbals 48 Shirley Rd. Felisa Kay Tofias 41 Oakridge Rd. Follow your dreams, for as you dream, so shall you become. Deborah Allen Tripp Julie Kristen Tucker Michael Tucker 14 Inverness Rd. 27 Norwich Rd. 83 Pilgrim Rd. If in the twilight of memory we should meet once more, we shall speak again together and you shall sing to me a deeper song. Avery Tung 23 Massasoit Rd. 98 Susan Turner 45 Howe St. Evelyn Twitchell Edward F. Vahey “Ain’t it funny how we all seem to 14 Edgemoor Ave. look the same.” Andrew Van Praagh 9 Sylvan Rd. A. Bowdoin Van Riper 11 Meadowbrook Rd. Guido O. Verdelli 10 Everett St. Catherine Anne Visvis 184 Cliff Rd. William C. Wade 9 Sessions St. I’ll always remember 1980, Mr. Bill. Evy Twitchell 99 Kim Walker 32 Woodlawn Ave. Thomas Ward 16 Tanglewood Rd. Tracey Ware 16 Blakeville Road Dorchester Andrew J. Waugh 20 Bernard Road Bow Van Riper Phil Wilson 222 GroveSt. Cheryle Windle 24 Sturbridge Rd. Mark Wojnar 94 Suffolk Rd. Gilbert T. Wright, Jr. 24 Kingsbury St. We did it! State Champs 1980 100 Elizabeth Zach 277 Weston Rd. Harry A. Zani Jr. 52 Oak St. A long and successful life. Cathy Jo Zimbler 38 Pembroke Rd. Lorraine Zinck 19 Pleasant St. Kim Wells SENIORS PORTRAITS MISSING Allen, Woody Benders, Terri Brown, David Clasby, Ken Coffey, Brian Cotton, Janice Curcio, Paul Cyphers, Judith D’Angelo, Nicholas Decastro, Don Dunlea, Jack Dwight, Jenny Frazier, Terry Gadpaille, Barbara Garodel, Phil Gralton, David Girome, William Hunt, Joseph Hutton, Daniel Kasbarian, John Kazan, Dorothy McClune, James Merhib, Kenneth Provost, William Quinn, Robert Randazzo, James Ring, Carolyn Russell, James Sullivan, Debra Sullivan, John Wellington, Sonna Wells, Kimberly Whalen, James Wisniewski, Stan Woodworth, Wilder Zafiris, Christopher 101 Lisa McGovern, Diane Mullahy Crystal Halfkenny, Barbara Gadpaille 102 Alicia Carrillo, Donna Bibbo, SENIOR SMILES! Lynn Fallon, Debbie Hitchcock Colleen Nolan Jay Russell, Marty Ferguson, David Sternstein, Kevin Kelley Chris Merlo, Jennifer O’Sullivan Nancy Nebecker Cindy Pearl Winston McLean 103 ■ € Costumed for Wellesley’s Centennial Mr. Don Sullivan, Jim O’Glisnen Happy 100th Birthday, Wellesley! 106 Bob O’Leary, Backstage Preparing for the production 1 V Mark Sullivan Paula Aylward LYRICS (I to r) Amy Aronson, Mary Beth Faubert, Natalie Corman, Gina Horhe, Nancy Ross, Maria Bodis, Heather Coryell, Jenny Ratcliff, Cris Merlo AFS . . . Faces of the World The American Field Service sponsors student trips abroad and also arranges exchanges within the United States for AFS clubs. These short term exchanges help students to learn social customs, history, and to meet new people, and form lasting relationships. The latest in American formal wear ... Near and Far Kathy Beck relaxes after her trip. 109 The Journal and Melange The staffs of both the Melange and Journal once again turned out fine productions. The fine arts book that is put out every year is a compiling of all of the finest creative pieces students have to offer. It contains many works of art and drawings, in addition to the many fine stories and poems that are also put into the book. The Journal page is the high school’s monthly Forum page in the Townsman. The editors produced an edition each month during the school year that contained news stories, poems, and art, editorials, interviews, artwork and photographs. It was truly a great year for both of our high school publications. Journal advisor Janice Barrett with photography editor Dianne Smith Journal Page Features Editor Ginny Flynn interviews a speaker on Centennial Day. Melange Staff: Bo Van Riper, John Lockhart, Bill Kaplan, Debbie Holdsworth, Nick D’Angelo, Advisor Mrs. Rosenfield. Journal Staff: Trina Sorenson, Marybeth Faubert, Dianne Smith, Ginny Flynn, Alexa Carls, Marianne Wojnar, Michelle Frommer, Ad¬ visor Janice Barrett, Brigette Duffy, Beze Sullivan and Katy Howard-Johnson. 110 The Bradford This year’s Bradford for the first time was not entirely in debt. Mr. Art Hall of the Business Dept, was appointed financial advisor. The student run newspaper under the direction of Lisa Tofias and Andy Schultz, reached its high point this year. These two editors were replaced at midyear by juniors Monica Woods and Janet Morgan Thaler. This year’s production of The Bradford can once again be deemed a success, as the paper placed second in the newspaper competition at Columbia University. Sheryl Quinter, Susan Ross, Lisa Tofias, Monica Woods, Linda Galgani, Dianne Smith, Bill Kaplan, David Kostin, Ginny Flynn, Alexa Carls, Marianne Wojnar, Jackie Palladini, John Porter, Betsy Reed, Cindy Morris, Mrs. B„ Bo Van Riper, Andy Van Praagh, Michelle Frommer, Dean Mastras, Rachel Cluck, Tom Davies, Debbie Holdsworth, Avery Tounge 111 • • « « a • a a a a a a a a a • a a a a a a a a a I•••••••••a aaaaaa a a a � - « aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa t . m.. m 2222229992i99itM ' W v ■ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa V ' aaaaaaaaaaaaia L • ■••aaaaaaaar • uiiMiaair . 1 Dianne Goldman, Dana Albee, Allison Curtin, Cathy Allman, Claire Krause, Tim Saunders, Susan Baldwin, Katy Steinmetz, Jen Emmer, Karen Bergstrom, Alan Friedman, Beth Hodges, Meg Lycett, Lee Bolles, Chris Murray. Drama Club Once again the drama club had a bountiful year. They enjoyed putting on many productions and par¬ ticipating in the state wide contest for one act plays. The productions included “A MidSummer Night’s Dream and “The Scarecrow.” It was truly one of the best drama seasons that the club has ever enjoyed. Julie Brand, Kari Shiffony, Jessie Meyers, Meg Salden, Cathy Staelin, Jen Stern, Margie Reich, Kelly Stimmel, Ann McNammy, Lisa Glenn, Jotta Skogberg Moving Company This year ' s moving company was one of the finest ever. They staged several shows throughout the year and all were enjoyable. The finest show was the one for the Centennial party held at the high school where they danced to the music that was a part of the town’s history. The dance troupe at this high school really knows how to move! 112 Stage and Dixieland Jazz Bands Dazzled Us! Stage Band Stage Band Stage Band Pianist for Dixieland Jazz Band, Caroline Sullivan 113 (I to r) Mary Boyea, Ellen O’Leary, Ali Macbregor, Arty Brown, Meg Dunham, Nathalie Coleman, Kati Tuytshaevors, Andrew Schultz Glimpses of Martinique and Venezuela Exchanges Americans in Venezuela 114 (Marybeth Faubert, Jennie Ratcliffe, Natalie Coleman, Gina Lionette, Susan Ross) Lyrics This year, the Lyrics, under the direction of Mr. Sullivan, gave many memorable con¬ certs. This Group comprised of select singers, performed at many different ac¬ tivities such as Academic Awards And The Birthday Bash. These singers with their spec¬ tacular voices, delighted students, teachers and parents as they brought harmony to Wellesley. “Happy times are here again .. 115 “Would you look at that ragged hem.” (Stacy Andrew, Maryellen Gilfeather, Rachel Gluck) “Cindy prays for the everlasting society.” (Cindy Peterson) Mr. Connors addressed the crowd. National Honor Society This year ' s National Honor Society was to say the least, very active, led by officers Jennifer O’Sullivan, Ethan Shimony, Cindy Peterson along with advisor Mr. Espisito. The purpose of these events was to raise money for a scholarship and to carry on the tutoring service for other students. These two major goals of the National Honor Society were reached very easily and the year can easily be deemed a success. “I’d just like to say that, well, isn’t this fun.” (Bo VanRiper) l r 55r,7?l j, 1 I . i “N.H.S. enthusiasts awaiting their turn.” 116 Dianne Mullahey, Lisa McGovern, Dianne Dickerson, Karen McGarian, Brigitte Duffy, Linda Casale, Heather Coryell, Janice Tidor, Kathy Fasolino, Suzy Tecce, Jenny Ratcliffe, Amy Aronson, Mary Curran, Rachel Cluck, Dianne Smith, Jen Cabiness, Bo Van Riper, Ethan Shimony, Meg Dunham, Donna Bibbo, Alicia Carrillo, Karen Tounge, Suzy Fleidman, Jen Ellms, Ellen O’Leary, Arthur Lee, Joe Nickerson, Tom Ramsey, Kieth Noye, Jimmy Schultz, Liz Marsh, Andy Wandy Schultz, Mike McDowell, Marybeth Faubert, John Ennis, Jon Shimony, Adam Gould, George Gavris, Mark Dacey, David Kostin, John Benefato, Dean Masochist, Andy Van Praagh, Johnny Duke” Porter, Sheryl Tiegs Quinter, Allison McKay, Mike Aieta, Stephen Albee, Nancy Ross, Dianne Goldman, Pam Gifford, Tricia Cavagnaro, Jill Windle, Lisa Woods, Debbie Tripp, Kim Hayes, Stacy Andrew, Robin Siner, Ann Morganthaller, Carol Meyer, Lori Sluyter, Jim Peters, Cin¬ dy Morris, Evy Twitchell, Margo Hobbs, Martha Ertwoman, Gina Lionette, Marianne Wojnar, Karen Crounse, Sarah Bodden, Kristy Haslet, Joyce O ' Connor, Cheryl Prude Windle, Meg Foley, Fran Swift, John Lockhart, Andy Blackwood, Tony Stuart Kingsley, Andy Waugh, Stephen Marcus, Greg Quinan, Monica Woods, Maryellen Gilfeather, Ginny Flynn. (Ginny Flynn) Jenny says her piece. (Jenny O’Sullivan) 117 German Club Has Successful First Year Katie Steinmetz, Rebecca Felton, Liegh Bolles, Meg Lysaught, Ms. Stueart, Chris Murray, Brian McCawley, Vin Rago, Wyman Briggs. Rolf Briggs. Russel Whittle, Scott Sheriden, Inge Olsen. This year marked the beginning of a brand new club, the German club. Although it was only its first year, the German club was very active. It raised funds on many occasions by staging bake sales and other fun- draisers. They held numerous parties somewhat akin to those associated with the other language clubs. The highpoint of the year was an exchange trip that was held with a high school in Germany. Five students from Germany came in late April and stayed for two weeks. Heidi McDonald, David Dummes, Kate Jones, Kim O ' Sullivan, Janelle York, Mimi Wade, Natalie Coleman, Andy Schultz, Betsy Reed, Tom Ramsey, Bill Kaplan, Julia Sater, Pablo Brown, Cindy Morris, Reva Hoosier, Maria DeJesus, Dawne Simon, Aurora Mato, Soraya Mercado, Lisa Marshall El Club Espanol Once again, the Spanish club enjoyed a terrific year. They held many parties and fun¬ draisers and all were suc¬ cessful. The highlight of this clubs year was the annual ex¬ change trip which went to Venezuela. A gracious welcome and warm greetings were what awaited the 14 high school students and group leader Mrs. Grodberg upon their arrival in Venezuela. The Wellesley students spent three weeks in the homes of their hosts and touring the country. They traveled to see major industrial factories and natural wonders, such as the worlds highest waterfall. All in all it was just a super trip and year for the Spanish Club. 118 Language Clubs Front row: Suzzane Linna, Maria Sikorski, Martha Ertman, Sarah Crowell, Liz Johnson. Back row: Diane Lions, Andrew Schultz, George Riley, Debbie Hitchcock, Jenny Roehrig, Advisor Paul Esposito. Latin Club Under the auspicious direc¬ tion of that wonderful person better known as Mr. Espisito, the Latin club once again thriv¬ ed. This year, as usual, the Latin Club held several fundraisers. The club included in their schedule their traditional inter¬ club volleyball game and they sponsored Latin readings for the club. Front row: Sarah Sproule, Alexa Carls, Karen Crounse, Anna Friedman. Back row: Advisor Mrs. Avotz, Maria Sikorski, Michelle Frommer, Paul Laurent, Arthur Love, Mary Curran. French Club The French club enjoyed another year of cultural and entertaining activities with Mrs. Avots as the advisor the club engaged in such events as French dinners, and parties and, to add a bit of culture, they learned various French games. This year the French club once again staged its Martinique ex¬ change trip. The trip that the students overtook brought them to the beautiful Island of Martinique where they saw many of the interesting cultural and natural sights. 119 Key Club Under the guidance of advisor Mr. Campbell, the Key Club completed another successful year of service to the student body and the Wellesley community. Members of the Key Club participated in such pro¬ jects as transporting the elderly to the Veterans Day parade, Bloodmobiles, concessions, and auctions. Ear¬ nings from these and other activities went to charity. The highlight of the year was the club’s spring trip to Cape Cod where fun times were had by all. Front row: Anne Idzal, Dan McGreevy, Brian Roman, Maria Rodis, Cheryle Windle, Paul Buckley, Bee-zee Sullivan, Tara Coyle, Mary Beth Carvalo. Second row: Eliot Putnam, Jon Anastos, Mark Sullivan, Todd LeBleu, Scott Kellett, Todd Kolb, Fran Swift, Brian Gibson, Rich DelRio, Brian Sullivan, Marissa Bartlett, Janice Tidor, Mr. Campbell. Third row: Debbie Brazil, Kelly Slaboden, Kim Eagan, Louisa Cestari, Maura Sisk, Diana Bukaty, Kelly Vahey, Bill Mahoney, George Gavris, Mike Tucker, Rick Nickerson. Back row: Nancy Perdoni, Valerie Johns, Donna Kilcoyne, Sue Campanella, Beth Peters, Sue Ross, Suzanne Aylward, Liz Bon zagni, Kathy Brundage, Jenny Culter, Lee Walsh, Kate Levy. Chess Club The Wellesley High School Chess Club participated in in¬ terscholastic and intrascholastic chess competition. The Chess Club competed in the Central Mass, and Middlesex Chess League, which consists of 28 schools in eastern and central Mass. Individual members of the Chess Club also played in many chess tournaments. The highlight of the chess season was when the club won the Middlesex League championship. The 1980-81 Chess Club members are: John Lockhart, Doug Helber, Keith Noyes, David Mckee, George Pat¬ terson, Bob Gross. Front row: John Lockhart, Doug Heiber. Back row: Keith Noyes, David McKee, George Patterson, Bob Gross, Advisor Paul Brown. 120 Debate Team Wins Massachusetts State Forensic League Championship! The Wellesley High Debate Team won the 1981 Massachusetts State Debate Championship. At the Massachusetts Forensic League State Tournament in April, Wellesley debaters were named top Varsity team. This is the first time Wellesley has earned this honor. Individual members were cited for their achievements: Betsy Reed was named best speaker in the Intermediate division and Jenny O’Connor placed sixth in competition. The Debate Team also won a total of twelve other awards during the season. Debators discussed the issues of consumer protection at many of the tournaments. The team attended competitions at many local high schools in¬ cluding Manchester, Lexington, and New Bedford. Many team members also competed at tournaments on the Suf¬ folk, U. Mass, of Amherst and Harvard campuses. Under the direction of coach Mrs. O’Connor the team competed in Student Congress. Betsy Reed and Jenny O’Connor won the District Finals. This enabled them to attend the national competition in New York in May. In late spring, the team sponsored an Irish Folk Concert. This profitable fundraiser will allow the team to be self-supporting. Sitting: (I to r) Jo© Quinan, Jenny O’Connor, Debbie Weil (President), Betsy Reed. Standing: Ward Reed (Secretary), Bill Kaplan, Tom Ramsey, Jeff Levy. Missing: Brian Cluggish and Tom Kaplan. 121 The 1981 Wellesleyan Staff Shirley Borghi David Silverstein Co-Editor in Chief Co-Editor in Chief Our more than dedicated Sports Editors Alicia Car¬ rillo, Laurie Sluyter, Fran Swift, Donna Bibbo. We somehow found a smile late into the night. Editor Shirley Borghi The 1981 Wellesleyan Staff 123 Happy Faces Enjoy . .. : v � . a Kim Hayes Lynn Fallon Their Clubs and Organizations Shirley Borghi The Marching Band Sue Gordon Jenny Ross Kim Hayes Maria Rodis We Wished for Happy Times in All Our Activities. . . Jenny Roehng Kim Hayes COTILLION (Mary Buchanan, Jon Anastas) THE CENTENNIAL (Jim Bazarri) 127 Happy 100th Birthday, Wellesley!!! On Monday, April 6, the student body of the high school had a chance to participate in the celebration of the town of Wellesley’s One Hundredth Birthday. The commemorative program of speakers, music, and dance began at the start of school with the appearance of guest speaker, Harvard professor, John Galbraith, who lectured on the subject of economics. A huge centennial birthday cake baked by students for the guest speakers was served up and enjoyed by all. The entire program concluded with a centennial costume contest in the cafeteria, featuring students dressed up in antique style clothing. There was a total of ten seminars during the day, covering many different aspects of the town’s history. The topics ranged from talks on the town’s early origins to a discussion on the centennial time capsule. The day was truly a success and will be one that will be remembered for a long while. We all enjoyed the birthday cake baked by students from the Voc Tech School. Even teachers dressed in costumes! Hi, I’m Mrs. Plati and I ' ve lost my sheep.” (Mrs. Plati) From my standpoint, I d say this country is intelligent. John K. Galbraith featured speaker. Journalism students covered all the events for publication in the Townsman (John Offenhartz) I don’t usually dress like this ..(Lousia Stoddard) The Speakers Mrs. Margaret Braun describes The life of 3 Italian families in Wellesley. Mr. Jim Griffin muses on Wellesley in the 20’s and 30 ' s. Mr. Herb Gebelein reminisces on sports Mr. Edward Powers discusses the Wellesley- in the 20’s 1he Wellesley-Needham foot- Needham football rivalry, ball rivalry 7 The Dance Program intrigues. Mr. Bernard Torri elicits contributions to the “Centennial Time Capsule Essay Contest” Ms. Bea Miller intriguesstudents with a slide show of the Baker Estate of the 1880’s. 130 April 6, 1981 Mr. Connors and Jimmy Bizzari cut the centennial cake. Moving Co. dances Dixieland Jazz performers! “All right kids let s try it one more time.” (Gina Lionette) Halloween Party Halloween was a highlight of the fall of 1980. The hailoween party was organized by Mr. Murphy and the senior class officers. Painted faces, fortunes and the Key Club’s Haunted House were all a part of the fun. A great time was had by all, especially the elementary school students who came to join in the fun. “Is that a coppertone tan Chris?” (Chris Merlo) “Look you really did catch a fish!” (Tara Coyle) 132 Two more and I should be full. You sexy piece of pork!!! (Nancy Nebeker) 133 Cotillion This year, the Christmas Cotillion was a great success. Romance filled the air as members from all the classes danced the night away to the music of a rock and a jazz band. This year’s cotillion pro¬ ved to be one of the best ever as more than 300 people showed up and had the time of their lives. It was truly an evening to remember. Joan Liberman and Mike Borkum Susu Aylward add Dan McGreevy Jill Windle and Chris Willard. Ralph Casale and Linda Galgani Jennifer Barry and Mike McGoldrick 134 Jim Chambers. Chris Collatz and friend Cheryl Windle and date. Sally Hinchey and Brad Vanderly. 135 Club’81 Once again Club 81 was a huge success. Due mainly to the efforts of the class officers and Mr. Murphy, approximately 200 people had a super time. The evening was highlighted by The band Black Ice and more of Lori Sluyter’s dulcet tones. The theme of this year ' s dance was “Strawberry Fields” and all the participants dined and danced in the fields and in the Octupus’s Garden. Club 81 truly remains one of the finer spring festivals. Just a casual group. (John Kelly, Debbie Campion, Daurice Cox, Mike DeCristoforo) “Do you know what is in this stuff?” (Jim Finnegan) “Are you enjoying the show John?” (John Ennis, Mariann Wojnar) 136 Hunt, can’t you use a fork?” (Hunt Emerson) n i “Mr. Murphy, do you have to look so desirous?” (Mr. Murphy) “Are you really eating that stuff Laura?” (Laura Fitzmaurice) ! “Mark doesn ' t just take pictures.’’ (Mark Wojnar, Joan Ennis) “Do the twist” (Margie Reich and friend) “Hi there. I’m Kim and this is Disco Dave. (Kim Hayes, David Sternstein) 137 Rallies What is more exciting than a nonvic- torious football game, louder than the husky voiced cheerleaders and more ob¬ noxious than the band? The answer is the fall rallies. Skits which were provided by all the classes and the Key Club were fan¬ tastic and gave everyone a good laugh. The rallies truly showed the amount of school spirit that exists in the high school. Take the sum of their numbers and divide by 799.6 and you have their average I.Q. 5,6,7,8, schlemeel schlozzle hasenffefer incorporated . Hey Tony can’t youget everybody to sit down. (Tony Kingsley) And I just want all of you to know that the swim team appreciates all the support you give us. (Cheryl Windle, Mary Stuart) 138 ' I like it, I like it.” (Mr. Tripp, Mr. Burgess) And my co-captain here is seeking a job with the Cosmos.” (Mark Sullivan, Guido Verdelli) You know folks, you really shouldn’t believe everything people say “Oh solo mio . . . ” (Mr. Vasaturo) about Gina.” (Gina Lionette, Tony Kingsley) 139 “Good News” This year ' s musical “Good News” was as successful as its name implies. Under the auspicious direction of Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Davis and Miss Gniadek, the play was tremendously well received. This particular musical had six leads which were ad¬ mirably portrayed by Meg Foley, Chris Willard, Scott Herlihy, Joe Nickerson, Karen Vesper and Eric Hershen- son. The excellence of the supporting cast also led itself to this very fine production, which was enjoyed by all. Singing away their love. (Maria Rodis, Joe Nickerson) You know you want it. (Eric Hershenson, Karen Vesper) Who wouldn’t love a face like that (Darlene Chapman) 140 “Oh coach, is that flower for me? (Scott Herlihy, Jim Ornsteen) “Four studs at large, well three anyway. Tim Saunders, Dana Albee, Chapman Keyes, Jay Hungate) V . ' ‘I’m just not a modest guy. (Chris Willard, Meg Foley) 141 “Hey not so tight coach.” (Jim Ornsteen, Eric Hershensen) No Steve I don’t see the Easter Bunny” (Steve Albee, Chris Willard) “If you violins can’t keep the tempo we are in serious trouble. (Mr. Davis) All you girls stay behind while I get my picture taken. (Kim Chapman) 142 “Wellesley High preppie plads at their best. Cathy Allman Karen Vesper RA RA RA, go team.’ 143 Variety Show Once again the Variety Show was an enormous success. This year’s show was highlighted by the talents of the Weekend Update news team and the singing of Lori Sluyter. In addition to these acts there was a performance by the band Black Ice and the annual Calendar Girls and Guys. As usual the show proved to be an exciting evening of high school talent. I’m this many years old” (Paula Aylward, Dan Ide) “Someone already cleaned off all the germs and bubble gum Lori ” (Lori Sluvter) “Point those fingers, gang.” 144 Introducing the incredible... JAZZ BANDIES!!! YIPPEE AY YEA COWBOY (Cathy Allman) What do the cue cards say, Tony? (Tony Kingsley, Gina Lionette) Sing it to us. (Megan Scobie, Maureen Murphy) 145 9 Slave Day This year, the senior class decided to put a new twist on fundraising, instead of having lots of bake sales seniors were auctioned off as slaves to the highest bidder. This type of fundraising proved to be quite successful as more than 300 dollars were raised by the senior class. The fabulous Mr. Mur¬ phy was the M.C. who successfully peddled a great deal of sweet senior flesh, for this event. You ' ve just bought yourself a bargain, Tony Kingsley, for 37c. mL “I refuse to do windows.” (G. T. Wright) “I can’t believe that NO ONE ought me!!!” f (Paula Aylward, Gina Lionette) Come ’on everybody we know he thinks he’s G.I.B. Let him prove it.” (Mr. Murphy, Dan McGreevy) Senior Activities Were the Year’s Best! PROM (David Sternstein and Kim Hayes) SKIP DAY (Mary Ellen Gilfeather and Guido Verdelli) GRADUATION ALL NIGHT PARTY (Cindy Peterson and Amy Hurwitz) 7 1 w ML E r PARADE DAY (Julie Hung and friends) BANQUET (Back row: (I to r) Dan McGreevey, Steve Gibbs, Joe O’Brien, Rich Delrio, Mike Tucker. Front row: (I to r) Kevin Regan, Mike Labruzzo, David Marchetti, Eddie Vahey.) 147 149 Sports - Action! “Pass at your own risk ' Getting reading to sail In the spring sun. We’re number one!!! The rain never dampened our spirits ... f r LEFT: Soccer champs Guido and Tom led us to the Mass. State Title! 151 Soccer Team State Champions! The 1980 Red Raider soccer team culminated a strong third place finish in the Bay State League with a Division I State Championship. Under the guidance of first-year coach Peter Loiter, they won the first soccer championship in the school’s history. The strength of the team throughout the injury-plagued season were the defensive and midfield corps, who held the opposition scoreless in twelve league games. Outstanding halfbacks were Co- Captain Mark Sullivan, Mark Morris, Tom Grome, and Dave Rotman, while Mike Eld, Rob Malster, and Eliot Putnam led the defense. The team also received an excellent ef¬ fort from the forwards, who outscored opponents almost 4 to 1. The goals were produced by high-scoring Ryan Falvey, Sean Fagan, and the team’s leading scorer, Co-Captain Guido Verdelli. Based on the strong record of 13-2-3, the Raiders received an invitation to the State Tournament. With the injuries heal¬ ing and the confidence building, the Red Raiders won their first two games versus New Bedford and Brookline. The school and local soccer fans brought the en¬ thusiasm, and the team defeated arch¬ rival Needham in a classic played at Boston University’s Nickerson Field. Then, in a six-overtime match against Braintree, Wellesley advanced to the semi-finals. In unprecedented drama, the Raiders beat both of their league rivals, and were making their dreams come true. After defeating Doherty High School, the Raiders entered the finals against Billerica. Finally after five overtimes, Sean Fagan scored off a Verdelli rebound to end the incredible contest. The wish of the Wellesley Red Raiders had become a reality! They were the State Champs. Guido Verdelli and Mark Morris receiv¬ ed the distinction of being Globe All- Stars and Mark Sullivan joined those two on the Bay State League All-Star team. Coach Loiter was chosen as Globe Coach of the Year. ABOVE: “Hang in there!” (Eric Bondy) LEFT: “Put up your dukes” (Ryan Falvey) ’ 5 v i ’ , , ■ y ' ' -A ■ watch out! (Dave Rotman) Mj Co-captain Mark Sullivan showed his style. (Mark Sullivan) Do the funky chicken. (Sean Fagan) V ‘C’mon, what does Joe mean?” (Coach Loiter) We’re NUMBER 1! u k l 1 V jP 1 ft Girls’ Soccer Captured Third Consecutive Bay State Title! The Wellesley girls’ soccer team continued in its winning ways this year by capturing its third consecutive Bay State League champion¬ ship with an impressive 11-1 record. Led by second-year coach Richard Heller, assisted by Kurt Fraylick and tri-captalns Donna Bibbo, Alicia Carrillo, and Kim Miller, the team was among the top squads in eastern Massachusetts. The high degree of success can be at¬ tributed to great depth as the team outscored its opponents by a 35-4 margin despite numerous injuries throughout the season. It was a team which was noted for its emotion and character. Perhaps most notable was the 2-0 shutout of the Needham Rockets away from home to clinch the league title. Despite being third seeded in state tourna¬ ment and coming off an impressive 2-0 victory in the first round of the tourney, the Raiders were unfortunately paired against the defen¬ ding state champion Concord-Carlisle squad in the quarter-finals. They finished the game on the short end of a 3-1 score. Concord- Carlisle went on to repeat as champions, holding its future opposition scoreless. Following the season, special honors came to team members. Donna Bibbo and Alicia Carrillo repeated as Bay State All-Stars, join¬ ed by Ellen McHugh and Katrina Sorenson. In addition, Alicia was accorded recognition as Boston Globe “Player of the Year,” in addition to first team All-Scholastic selection, while Donna Bibbo was a second team Globe All- Scholastic selection. Despite the loss of nine outstanding senior performers, the future looks bright for Wellesley girls ' soccer. A large number of skill¬ ed performers will be returning and added help will be supplied from this past year ' s suc¬ cessful J.V. and Junior High School teams. Football Has Disheartening Season As the Red Raider football team marched onto the field each Saturday this fall, every player had just one wish in mind. That wish was to win a game. However, that wish did not become a reality, and through the long season, the team compiled a disappointing 0-9-1 record. Lack of size and experience were the main contributors to the Raiders’ demise. With only nine seniors on the squad, many juniors and sophomores were forced to fill unoccupied posi¬ tions, and the teams in the tough Bay State League took advantage of this. Although as a whole the team was not successful there were many fine individual performances. Five players, Tom Ward, Marty Ferguson, Jack McIntyre, Brian Gibson, and Kevin Sullivan, were recognized as Bay State League All-State Honorable Mentions. Other stalwarts on the team were Todd LeBleu and Brad Christensen. The coaching staff looks for a much improved squad next year because of the strong returning underclassmen. £i£. Junior studs? Hey, where are you guys? (Ricky Nickerson) Lemme go! (Rich Rodney) Go for the gusto. (Terry Gorman) Follow the leader. (Terry Gorman and Tim Carmen) Concentrate Ferg. (Marty Ferguson) Whadda ya think coach? (Coach McDermott and Ricky Nickerson) 157 The Inspiration Behind the Teams Go Red Raiders! (Jennifer Barry, Liz Flett, Tracey Connors, Sally Hinchy, Sue Campanella, Alexis Rago, Karen Spezzano, and Lisa McGovern) Let us pray. (Liz Flett, Tracey Connors, Sue Cam panella, and Deb Hitchcock) One, two three kick! (Lisa McGovern, Kim Hayes, Sue Campanella, Jennifer Barry, Liz Flett, Tracey Connors, Alexis Rago, Laurel Birch, Sally Hinchy, Diane Lyons, Sarah Crowell, Lynn Fallon, and Karen Spezzano) Go get ’em fellas! (Tracey Connors) Groupies have a lot more fun. (Jennifer Barry, Sue Campanella, Kim Hayes, Sarah Crowell, and Laurel Birch) George sets to let the ball fly! (George Gavris) Golf Team Swings to Success! The wish of the Wellesley High golf team as they went into their last match against Needham with just one loss was to defeat the perennial rival. Although the Raiders then lost to Needham, their 7-2 record was good enough to qualify for the State Tournament. Captain Ed Vahey led the team with his steady play, and Todd Kolb, Dan McGreevy, and Scott Armstrong pro¬ vided the solid base upon which veteran coach Charlie Burgess carv¬ ed the winning season. Returning to the team next year will be sophomore sensation Ted Courville. John, you’re supposed to hit the little white ball! (John Ennis) Now boys, this is how it’s done. (Coach Charlie Burgess) Disco Eddy does it with class. (Ed Vahey) Look ’in good Todd. (Todd Kolb) Dan sets to break par. (Dan McGreevy) 159 v Runners Compile a Perfect Record of All Wins! It’s the F.T.D. florist! (Steve Darwin) The LONG and winding road. (Holly O’Neal) LEFT: Making new friends ... (Phil Laak) The Wellesley cross country team was one of the best representatives of the fall season, with a flawless record of 9-0. Led by Coach Will St. Cyr and Co-Captains Rob Lowell and Andy Van Praagh, the team simply had an incredible season. The closest score of the fall found Wellesley a victor over Braintree by eleven points, while the greatest difference was a thirty-five point spread over both Framingham South and Norwood. Wellesley outscored its Bay State opponents by a 3 to 1 ratio. By far, these runners gave the most impeccable regular-season performance of all the Wellesley fall teams. They earned a well-deserved reward for their hard work — a second place finish in the Division II State Competition. Steve Darwin, one of the many up-and-coming sophomores, received special recognition by individually placing fifth in the Division II State Championships. Although four talented seniors won’t be returning next year, the future looks quite optimistic for this bright, young team. Don’t look at me, look at my hair! (Dorothy Kazan) (I. to r.): Co-Cjptain Rob Lowell, Coach St. Cyr, Co-Captain Andy Van Praagh. Helen leads by a nose (Helen Van Praagh) (John Hughes) 9 Field Hockey Gives It Their All At the season’s halfway mark, with a record of 3-3-3, co-captain Jennifer O’Sullivan spoke at a school rally, “We’ve tried wins, losses and ties. We’ve decided we like wins the best! Un¬ fortunately, fate had the Wellesley field hockey team pitted against some tough opponents. Immediately following the rally, the girls suf¬ fered a 1-0 loss to our Natick rivals, whom the girls had earlier defeated by a score of 2-1. Some highlights in the girls ' 1980 season came during the second half in rematch games against Framingham North and Dedham. The premiere matches found the teams to be equal¬ ly skilled, 2-2 and 0-0 respectively. However, later in the fall, the girls of Wellesley excelled, tallying victorious scores of 2-0 and 4-2 over these two teams; Dedham being a school that always seems to give Wellesley trouble. Following the season, Junior Jen Elms was chosen for the Globe All-Star team, while Senior Dianne Silcott played All-Star field hockey. Many of the strong team members will be returning next year, along with new blood sup¬ plied from the J.V. team. The girls are looking for a more prosperous 1981. Disco Hockey. (Sheryl Quinter and Nancy Doherty) Senior babes. (Sheryl Quinter, Jennifer O’Sullivan, Dianne Silcott, Karen Hayde, Nancy Doherty, Brenda Capobianco, Nancie Hoffman, Tricia Reynolds, and Julie Tucker) Sheryl shows her stuf f. (Sheryl Quinter) 162 YAWZA! (Marianne Wojnar) Strike one, Trish. (Tricia Reynolds) Who says field hockey players don ' t have good posture? (Dianne Silcott, Nancy Doherty, Katie Howard- Johnson, and Jennifer O’Sullivan) Girls’ Volleyball Had Tough Season Will I be picked? The girls ' volleyball team had a tough fall due to a lack of recruiting. Led by co-captains Cheryl Cook and Vicky Noble, the team suffered a disappointing 3- 15 season. For most of the girls 1980 was a rookie season, as many of the players were sophomores and juniors, with the exception of three seniors. A pleasant note for the girls is that all three victories came on shutouts against Milton (2) and Walpole. Co-captain Cheryl Cook received post-season honors by being elected the team’s Most Valuable Player, and acquiring a place on the Globe’s All-Star team. With the return of many underclassmen now experienced from this season’s play, the outlook should be much brighter for 1981 volleyball. I ' ve got it (Liz Palmer, Lauren Miklavic) f This floor could use a good cleaning (Betsy Reed, Kathy Lielbert) Just three more feet... 1st row (I. to r.): Kim Hayes, Lynn Fallon, Debbie Hitchcock, co-captains Karen Spezzano and Lisa McGovern, Liz Flett, Tracey Connors, Alexis Rago. 2nd row: Diane Lyons, Laurel Birch, Sue Campanella, Jennifer Barry, Sarah Crowell, Sally Hinchy. Football 0-9-1 HS vs. OPP. 6 Brookline 18 0 Milton 21 6 Dedham 27 6 Braintree 21 6 Fram. No. 6 0 Natick 30 0 Walpole 40 16 Fram. So. 26 13 Norwood 60 20 Needham 43 1st row (I. to r.): Brian Gibson, John Perdoni, Rick Nickeson, Kevin Kelley, Peter Cestari, David Silverstein, Tom Ward, co-captains Jim O’Glishen and Jim McDevitt, Marty Ferguson, Todd LeBleu, John Kasbarian, Paul Angus, Dave Sternstein, Jack McIntyre, Brad Christenson. 2nd row: Head Coach, John McDermott, trainer Robert Burke, Peter Strock, Joe Grignaffini, Fred Kelley, Brian Roman, Paul Buckley, Mike Rodgers, John Derderian, Liam Flaherty, Kevin McDonald, John Gibson, John Sandwell, Herbie Bourdeau, Assistant Coach Joe Resmini, Assistant Coach Kevin McCarthy. 3rd row: Assistant Coach Mike Mastro, Andrew Morgan, Bob Larsen, Shawn McKenna, Kevin Hitchcock, Tim Carmen, Vlad Kazan, Terry Gorman, Bob Doherty, John Dunham, Wyman Briggs, Kevin Lyons, Rob Sullivan, Assis¬ tant Coach Tom Minor. 4th row: Andrew Anastos, Frank Kenney, Hector MacDonald, Tim Ransford, Gary Corda, Bruce Bierbaum, Bill Oldmixon, Kevin Sullivan, Tom Cummings, Rich Rodney, Mark Pomfret, John Bourdeau. 165 9 Girls Volleyball 3-15-0 WHS vs. OPP. 0 Natick 2 1 Fram. No. 2 2 Milton o ' 0 Braintree 2 0 Fram. So. 2 1 Dedham 2 0 Norwood 2 2 Walpole 0 1 Needham 2 1 Natick 2 1 1 Fram. No. 2 2 Milton 0 0 Braintree 2 0 Fram. So. 2 1 Dedham 2 0 Norwood 2 1 Walpole 2 0 Needham 2 First row (I. to r.): Regina Sheehan, Sue Noyes, Cheryle Cook, (Capt.) Vicky Noble, (Capt.), Betsy Reed, Alexa Carls. Second row: Coach Pieras, Tina Zani, Mary Ellen McDowell, Beth Wimberly, Priscilla Kennedy, Lauren Miklavic, Kathy O’Brien, Kathy Lielbert, Liz Palmer, Suzanne Lyon, Penny Angus. Golf 8 - 2-0 WHS OPP 55 Milton 53 69 Fram. So. 39 43 Walpole 65 78 Fram. No. 30 66 Y 2 Natick 4IY2 6 V 2 Braintree 46 Y 2 86 Dedham 22 57Y2 Norwood 50Y2 48 Needham 60 First row (I. to r.): George Gavris, Todd Kolb, Ed Vahey, (Capt.), Dan McGreevy, John Ennis, Chris Mason. Second row: Rob Oteri, Scott Armstrong, David Marks, Jim Jackson, Duncan Rogers, Ted Courville, Doug Wheelock, Coach Charlie Burgess. Not pictured: Lauren Sexeny. Girls Field Hockey 5-8-5 WHS vs. OPP. 2 Natick 1 2 Fram. No. 2 1 Milton 2 4 Braintree 0 3 Fram. So. 1 0 Deedham 0 1 Norwood 3 0 Walpole 4 0 Needham 0 0 Natick 1 1 2 Fram. No. 0 1 Milton 2 3 Braintree 3 1 Fram. So. 1 4 Deedham 2 1 Norwood 4 1 Walpole 4 0 Needham 1 First row (I. to r): Nancy Doherty, Brenda Capobianco, Nancie Hoffman, Sheryl Quinter, Jennifer O’Sullivan (Capt.), Tricia Reynolds, (Capt). Dianne Silcott, Julie Tucker, Karen Hayde. Second row: Katie Howard-Johnson, Liz Mutrie, Lisa Cremonini, Jane Doherty, Kim O’Sullivan, Janet Donovan, Jennifer Dunn, Marianne Wojnar, Jennifer Ellms, Coach Burns. 166 First row (I. to r.): Gregg Hershenson, Jim Bazzari, Tom Grome, Mark Morris, Mark Sullivan, (Capt.), Chris Fern- sebner, Guido Verdelli, (Capt.), Michael Eld, Eric Andlauer, Hunt Emerson, G. T. Wright. Second row: Coach Peter Loiter, Rob Malster, Hal Phillips, David Kostin, Eric Bondy, Lee Rohde, Sean Fagan, Stephen Fontaine, Eliot Putnam, Ryan Falvey, Tom Fontaine, Barry Shepard, John Murphy. Boys’ Soccer 13-2-3 WHS vs. OPP. 2 Natick 0 2 Fram. No. 0 6 Milton 0 2 Braintree 2 1 Fram. So. 0 3 Dedham 1 3 Norwood 0 2 Walpole 0 0 Needham 0 3 Natick 0 4 Fram. No. 0 2 Milton 0 1 Braintree 2 1 Fram. So. 1 3 Dedham 0 5 Norwood 1 1 Walpole 0 0 Needham 4 State Tournament II 1 New Bedford 0 2 Brookline 1 1 2 Needham 1 3 Braintree 2 1 7 Doherty 0 1 Billerica 0 First row (I. to r.): Diane Mullahy, Beth Wales, Cindy Pearl, Donna Bibbo, (Capt.), Alicia Carrillo, (Capt.), Kim Miller, (Capt.), Meg Dunham, Cynthia Reed, Kim Walker, Ellen McHugh. Second row: Coach Heller, Erica Kapalis, Brigitte Duffy, Michelle Carmody, Shelly Rodney, Gina Capaletti, Trina Sorenson, Beth Peters, Charmaine Twigg, Sandy Bur- zillo, Stephanie Alfaro, Asst. Coach Fraylick. Girls’ Soccer 9-1-0 WHS vs. OPP. 2 Fram. No. 0 4 Braintree 0 1 Fram. So. 0 0 Dedham 1 , 9 Norwood 0 3 Needham 2 1 2 Fram. No. 0 3 Braintree 0 3 Fram. So. 1 1 Dedham 0 3 Norwood 0 2 Needham 0 State Tournament 2 Rockland 0 1 Concord-Carlisle 3 First row, (I. to r.): Peter Gleason, Steve Darwin, Ben Giele, Arthur Brown, Andy Waugh, Rob Lowell (Captain), Andy Van Praagh (Captain), Ralph Casale, Chris Sullivan, Rob Sullivan, John Hughes. Second row: Coach St. Cyr, Holly O’Neil, Dorothy Kazan, Bill Kaplan, Mark Dacey, Peter Quinter, Roger Fossett, Dave Keiser, John McNichol, Gary Leet, Tom Ramsey, Chris Keehan, Phil Laak. Cross Country 9-0-0 WHS vs. OPP 43 Milton 16 34 Braintree 23 50 Fram. So. 15 36 Dedham 22 37 Walpole 22 50 Norwood 15 43 Fram. No. 17 34 Needham 21 167 Hockey 168 Wellesley celebrates another victory ®y ji The Wellesley High Varsity Hockey Team skated to an impressive 11-6-1 record this year, their first winning record in over ten years. Coach Andrew Levin accomplish¬ ed this in only his first year at the varsity level. Levin emphasized attitude, desire, and hard work, and turned from a 3-5-1 first half record to a 8-1-0 record over the second half of the season. Co-Captain Ed Vahey led the scoring attack, along with Terry Gorman, John Derderian, Scott Campbell and Rick Nickeson. On defense, Co-Captain Jon Anastos, Mike LaBruzzo, Sean Fagan and Brad Christenson protected the superb goaltending of Dana Golden. Golden kept Wellesley in every game, and often was the key to the game. Wellesley will lose only four players to graduation next year, and looks forward to another strong season. Ed Vahey slams home a goall “I guess I should have tied my skates before the game.” (John Lamb) Terry Speeds by an opponent. (Terry Gorman) RIGHT: Coach A. J. Levin Girls’ Swimming The Wellesley girls swimteam had another solid season, finishing with a 4-3 record under the strong guidance of second-year coach, Rick Echlov. The team began the season on a frustrating note, dropping its first meet to a tough Framingham North team by a mere ten points. However, the girls bounced back to soundly defeat their next four opponents in Framingham South, Norwood Natick and Wayland. The turning point of the season occurred when the Raiderettes suffered a difficult loss to Dedham, again by a slim ten-point deficit. However, the season ended on a pleasant note, as eight Wellesley swim¬ mers were chosen to compete in the Eastern State Sectionals at Brockton. Those girls were Cathy Alman, Mary Stuart, Cheryle Windle, Anne Kimball, Connie Jones, Taffy Zimbler, and divers, Kim Paul and Janet Reagan. Com¬ peting in the State Championships at Boston College were Connie Jones, Anne Kimball, Taffy Zimbler, Cathy Alman, Mary Stuart, and Kim Paul. Post¬ season honors as Boston Globe All-Stars were also received by Alman, Jones, Stuart, Paul, and Zimbler. The team was described by captains, Mary Stuart and Cheryle Windle, as having many strong and talented underclassmen, who should help to boost the Raiderettes’ standings in the league next year. Wellesley Raiders ready for take-off. Is the bear next? (Janet Reagar) Boys’ Swimming Wellesley is in the lead? Faced with the challenge of a new coach, Rich Echlov, and another season, the Wellesley Boy’s Varsity Swim Team placed fourth in the Bay State league this year. With the help of co- captains Chris Carlson and Craig Charlton the team retained high spirits throughout their season. The highlight of the season sparked ap¬ proximately at the last meet, the New England Invitational, when Dean Mastras, Robert Grant, Craig Charlton and Chris Carlson broke the high school’s 200 yd. medley relay record with a time of 1:48.5. Other strong competitors this year were first year diver, David Dunklee, Tom Fontaine, Mark Dacey, and Steven Fomtaine. It ' s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s. .. Craigl (Craig Charlton) David takes a dunk (D. Dunklee) Watch out Chris... Here comes Craig (Chris Carlson and Craig Charlton) 171 “Now listen closely, Barry.” Tuck fiddles for two! (Mike Tucker) WEllESfE And now for the release. (Lee Rohdef Yes Tom, you are a scoring machine. (Tom Ward) 172 Boys’ Basketball Ironically, the best game of the season for the Red Raider basketball team turned out to be the beginning of a drastic slide. Wellesley battled Framingham South in a superbly played game, but finally lost to the Bay State League champs by three points. After that loss, the squad couldn’t seem to pull itself together, and lost in six of their last eight outings. On the season, Tom Ward led the team in scoring, netting 15 points per game, and playing in the Bay State League All-Star game. However, much of the team’s success was due to the deft passing of Steve Silcott and Mike “The Fiddler” Tucker. Todd Kolb used his jumping ability to sky for rebounds in many key situations, and Fran Swift contributed a spark to the defense. Todd LeBleu, Barry Davis, and Lee Rohde all supplied strength from the bench. Coach Jim Sullivan and Asst. Coach Peter Loiter look forward to next year, although none of the starting five will return. Kolby rips down another rebound (Todd Kolb) ABOVE: (I to r) Co-Captain Fran Swift, Coach Sullivan, Co-Captain Steve Silcott LEFT: As smooth as SILK (Steve Silcott) 173 Girls’ Basketball Has Peaks and Valleys The 1980-81 Red Raider Girls’ Basketball season, although not a large success In games won and lost, did provide many thrills as they demonstrated a tenacious defense and a more balanced point production than in previous years. Unfortunately, a lack of consistency proved to be the demise of what was projected to be a top team in the competitive and well-balanced Bay State League. Co-Captain Donna Bibbo, in addition to leading the team in scoring from her guard position, lead the team in assists for her third straight year, and was honored as a unanimous selection by the Bay State coaches as an All-Star participant for the season. Co-Captain Dianne Silcott was a top performer throughout the season and led the team in rebounds. Seniors Kim Walker, Brenda Capobianco, Laura Murphy, and Karen Hayde all made their presence felt as did Juniors Deb¬ bie Read and Sandy Clancy. Lauren Miklavic was among the top sophomores in the Bay State League, distinguishing herself as a scorer and rebounder. Liz Palmer and Kathy O’Brien both showed promise for the future in their sophomore baptism. Wellesley will miss the girls who wore the numbers 4, 12, 21, 30, 32, and 33. However, they have left a legacy of team concept basketball, unselfish play, and one for all which should become con¬ tagious and result in future Wellesley success. Ripping down the rebound. (Lauren Miklavic) % Karen jumpsout of reach. (Karen Hayde) Not today, I have a headache. (Kim Walker) 174 Seniors had the “BEST OF TIMES. (Karen Hayde, Laura Murphy, Kim Walker, Dianne Silcott, Donna Bibbo, and Brenda Capobianco) Kung Fu Fighting! (Brenda Capobianco) Senior superstar Donna Bibbo searches for the open player. (Co-Capt. Donna Bibbo) Big Di shoots for the stars. (Co-Capt. Dianne Silcott) 175 Wrestling The wrestling team of 1980-81, vivaciously coached by Paul Donovan and Joe Resmini, had a solid season, showing great promise for the near future. Led by co-captains, Dave Silvers- tein and Greg Quinan, the “matmen” began the season looking quite impressive. However, the middle of the winter harbored a few tough defeats, beginning with a loss to monstrous Norwood, 4-56. More rough competition followed this meet with losses to Framingham North, Dedham, and Braintree. After this small slump, it was all uphill for the Wellesley wrestlers. They finished the season with five straight victories, one of which came against Wellesley’s long-time rival, Needham, 36-27. Post¬ season honors to Mike Rodgers, who placed first in the Division I Sectionals (170-lb.) Five Wellesley wrestlers qualified for the State Tournament: Bob Doherty, Tom Paltrineri, Andrew Morgan, Chris Reggio, and Mike Rodgers. Special recognition should be given to WHS custodian, Jerry Novicki, whose sup¬ port was ever-present and greatly appreciated. (Greg Quinan) Touch me again and I’ll flatten you (Mike Rodgers) (Paul Buckley) That’s right, we bad (Tom Paltrineri) 176 Even Sophomores can make some good moves! (Chris Reggio) Pensive moment (Zeppi Resmlni, Paul Donovan) Bob takes control!! (Bob Doherty) 177 Indoor Trackies Show Future Promise The Wellesley High In¬ door T rack T earn, although finishing with just one win in seven attempts, distinguished itself with outstanding individual ef¬ forts and was applauded by its opposition for pro¬ viding quality competition at the Boston University track facility, which hous¬ ed the Bay State League meets. Under Coach Ralph Bowman, the 1980- SI Bay State League entry from Wellesley won its first indoor meet in three years and was a threat in most of its other contests. Despite an injury in the beginning of the season, Senior Tony Kingsley established a new indoor record for the school in the high jump with a leap of 6 ' 2 . He later picked up valuable points with a third place finish in the State Meet. Co-Captain Arthur Brown was a steady performer in the shot put and Co-Captain Rob Lowell, despite being under par physically, pro¬ vided spirited leadership. Among the female set, Cindy Kerwin showed great promise with an eighth place finish in the State Meet and Holly O’Neil made her presence felt as a consistent per¬ former in the mile. All in all with some outstanding talent scheduled to return and the hopeful discovery of a super-jet 50-yard dash performer, the 1981-82 season should be a ban¬ ner year for the Wellesley indoor trackies. Be fleet, Gary. (Gary Leet) Mr. Bill takes the lead. (Bill Kaplan) If they could see me now. (John Hughes) Hold everything! (Steve Darwin) Tony hurdled a first. (Tony Kingsl ey) Kevin Sullivan does it in stride. (Kevin Sullivan) 179 Angela Sackley Co-Captain Angela Sackley, Coach Gilespi, Co-Captain Nancy Staples Despite key individual performances, the girls’ gym¬ nastics team suffered an unsuccessful season. Plagued by injuries to co-captains Nancy Staples and Angela Sackley, the team had many outstanding solo performances, which highlighted the season. Competing on floor routines and the balance beam were Nancy Staples, Maria Leet, Lisa Tofias, and Lesley Duncan. Angela Sackley, Nancy Staples, Karen Hogsfeld, and Maria Leet performed on the uneven bars and vaulted. Next year’s team is optimistic about its chances with newly elected captains, Daurice Cox and Lesley Duncan. That looks like it must hurt. (Karin Hogfeldt) 181 9 Skiers Saw Little Snow Due to another winter of minimal snowfall both the Nordic and Alpine ski teams spent much of the Three months training for a rather frustrating season. Both teams did have a chance to actually compete this year. The Nordic team placed se¬ cond in the Mass Bay league with ex¬ ceptional performances by tri¬ captain Inge Olson, who was Outstanding Skier of the league, tri¬ captain Chris Mason, and Wyman Briggs. The dedicated Alpine team struggled on the icy slopes where tri-captain Nathalie Kettendorf, super star Erin Hourihan and Ces Cecchin brought in points. Under the guidance of coach Gig Kerivan Jr. the squad never gave hope for snow and a satisfying season. (first rowXI to r): Co-Captains Chris Mason, Nathalie Kettendorf, Inge Olson, (second row): Coach G ig Kerivan, M. Frommer, L. Brown, L. Brown, C. Peter¬ son. (third row): M. Borkum, S. Sprouk, M. Wojnar, E. Hourihan, A. Murphy, (fourth row): K. Noyes, J. Zimmerman, K. O’Sullivan, J. Elmms, K. Steinmetz. (fifth row): J. McGlinchy, S. Sheridan, W. Briggs, W. Holmes, S. Hinchy, D. Gregg, S. Fallon, B. Wimberly, (sixth row): A. Van Praagh, S. Crowell, S. Marcus, J. Inguerson, P. Laak, C. Cecchin, K. McAloine, J. Dunn. 182 (1st row): Rick Nickeson, Ed Bedrosian, Co-capts Jon Anastos and Ed Vahey, Dana Golden, Rich Rodney. (2nd row): Coach Andrew Levin, John Derderian, Sean Fagan, Andy Bomes, Terry Gorman, J.V. coach John Chambers. (3rd row): Mike LaBruzzo, Scott Campbell, Jeff Smith, George Gavris, Brad Christenson, John Lamb. Boys’ Hockey Team WHS VS Opp ! 6 Dedham 0 2 Fram S. 3 2 Natick 3 2 Braintree 0 ! : 2 Walpole 3 4 Fram N. 2 2 Norwood 2 1 Milton 3 6 Nation 7 3 Needham 1 3 Dedham 2 3 Fram. S. 2 1 Braintree 5 3 Walpole 2 2 Norwood 0 6 Fram. N. 0 5 Milton 2 3 Needham 2 (1st row): Mary Oldmixon, Connie Jones, Co-capts, Mary Stuart and Cheryle Windle, Debbie Holdsworth, Ellen Flem¬ ing, Kim Paul, Donna Kilcoyne. (2nd row): Cathy Alman, Marybeth Faubert, Heidi Norton, Carol Cussen, Holly Curtin, Jill Windle, Lori Van Roekens, Carol Abraham, coach R ick Echlov. (3rd row): Janet Regan, Jennifer O’Conner, Kelly Powers, Ann Kimball, Diana Bukaty, Kathy McEachern, Kerry O’Brien, Linda Holdsworth, Suzanne Popper, Dina Hanna. Girls’ Swim Team WHS VS Opp 82 Fram. N. 22 96 Fram. S. 81 42 Norwood 38 92 Natick 82 89 Wayland 76 86 Dedham 88 32 Needham 53 (1st row): Co-capts Chris Carlson, Craig Charlton, Andy Hall, John McCauley, Randy Ensley, Tom Fontaine. (2nd row): Coach Rick Echlov, Robert Grant, Billy Hanna, Eric Thoman, Liam Flaherty, Steve Fontaine, Mark Dacey. (3rd row): Chapman Keyes, David Marks, David Dunkles, Bob Sullivan, Peter Gibson, Brian Carolan, Keith Jenkins, Peter Guilvere. Boys’ Swim Team WHS VS Opp 74 Weston 94 33 Natick 52 86 Fram. S. 86 90 Fram. N. 80 96 Newton S. 75 78 Andover 92 46 Norwood 36 78 Brookline 98 85 Dedham 87 42 Needham 43 183 Boys’ Basketball WHS vs. OPP. 31 Natick 51 54 Fram. So. 74 40 Fram. No. 45 51 Watertown 38 55 Dedham 50 48 Walpole 38 31 Braintree 49 49 Milton 39 61 Norwood 60 26 Needham 63 53 Natick 50 53 Fram. So. 55 29 Fram. No. 47 53 Dedham 65 34 Walpole 44 45 Braintree 55 48 Milton 46 54 Norwood 66 40 Needham 61 50 Watertown 40 (first rowXI to r): Todd LeBleu, Barry Davis, Tom Ward, Co-Captain Steve Sllcott, Co-Captain Fran Swift, Todd Kolb, Mike Tucker, (second row): Tim Saunders, Jeff Haycock, Andy Blackwood, Doug Felberg, Lee Rohde, Coach Jim Sullivan. Girls ' Basketball WHS vs OPP 36 Natick 25 32 Fram. S. 33 58 Fram. N. 41 36 Dedham 48 42 Walpole 31 38 Braintree 51 45 Milton 44 47 Norwood 66 42 Needham 76 59 Natick 50 50 Fram. S. 37 63 Fram. N. 50 34 Dedham 45 29 Walpole 60 32 Braintree 65 26 Milton 36 35 Norwood 46 35 Needham 58 (1st row—XI to r): Laura Murphy, Brenda Capobianco, co-capts. Donna Blbbo, and Dianne Silcott, Kim Walker, Karen Hayde. (2nd row): Mgr. Dianna Wright, Sandy Clancy, Kathy O’Brien, Lauren Miklavic, Liz Palmer, Debbie Reed, Mgr. Sue Zani. WHS Wrestling vs OPP. 45 Medford 15 44 Newton S. 15 47 Line. Sud. 16 31 Newton N. 33 44 Walpole 18 L 44 Natick 14 4 Norwood 53 10 Fram. N. 46 5 Dedham 46 ! 21 Braintree 30 46 Brookline 18 l 1 36 Fram. S. 33 33 Milton 28 36 Needham 27 44 Cath. Mem. 21 (1st row): Paul Buckley, co-capt. Dave Silverstein, Chris Reggio, Mike Rodgers. (2nd row): Coach Paul Donovan, Mike Mooradian, Tom Paltrineri, co-capt. Greg Quinan, Stan Wisnieski, Bob Doherty, Rich Strock, Andrew Morgan, ass. coach Zeppy Resmini. 184 (first rowXI to r): H. Bourdeau, A. Van Praagh, Co-Captain Rob Lowell, T. Kingsley, A. Waugh, B. Gibson, P. Laurent, B. Lyndon, T. Cavagnaro. (second row): B. Gelle, J. Cox, P. Quinter, D. Kezer, S. Darwin, B. Kaplan, B. Vanderly, C. Kirwin, H. O’Neil, N. Ross, H. Van Praagh, C. Tavis, T. Halloran. (third row): T. Horan, J. Hughes, A. Mimo, E. Seaborn, P. Gleason, D. Rotman, G. Leet, J. McNIchols, T. Russell, K. Sullivan, J. Greely, Coach Bowman, missing: Co-captain Arthur Brown. Winter Track WHS vs. OPP 45 Dedham 46 38 Fram.S. 56 44 Fram. N. 48 35 Natick 57 37 Braintree 55 33 Norwo od 59 49 Milton 44 40 Needham 52 (1st rowXI to r): co-capt. Angela Sackley, Judy O’Donnell, Lisa Tofias, Karin Hogfeldt, Janet Smith, Kerri O’Brien, co- capt. Nancy Staples. (2nd row): Eve Felix, Michelle Carmody, Leslie Trimble, Maria Leet. (3rd row): Lesley Duncan, Jane Nicolo. Girls’ Gymnastics WHS VS OPP. 57.9 Natick 80.0 69.6 Dedham 90.1 77.6 Fram. N. 96.65 64.5 Walpole 105.4 71.65 Fram. S. 82.8 79.55 Norwood 83.0 82.0 Braintree 129.1 68.3 Line. Sud. 102.4 71.5 Wayland 75.9 77.2 Milton 98.95 71.45 Needham 108.5 (1st rowXI to r): Silas Fyler, Trl-capts. Chris Orff, Vince LaVigna, and John Morgridge, Rob Twyman. (2nd row): Ed Mills, Mike Aleta, Coach Will St. Cyr, Paul Cabaniss, Mike McDowell. [ Boys’ Gymnastics WHS vs OPP | 87.8 Norwood 90.9 93.5 Wayland 99.55 98.0 Milton 143.0 97.0 Line. Sud. 120.0 I 97.0 Braintree 128.0 90.0 Fram. N. 62.0 97.0 Newton S. 78.0 95.0 Newton N. 85.0 91.0 Brookline 88.0 85.0 Holliston 72.0 185 Boys’ Track Runs to Victory For the first time in years, the Red Raiders Boys’ Track team won more meets than they lost. With two new coaches, John Farrell and Frank Corsetti; and four captains, Andy Waugh, Fran Swift, Arthur Brown, and Tony Kingsley, the Raiders found the right combination of leadership, spirit, and talent to overcome their Bay State competition. In almost every meet, Wellesley’s strength was in the jumping and throwing events, where the Raiders grabb¬ ed an early lead. Consistent winners were Tony Kingsley in the high jump, Hal Phillips in the discus, Steve Fon¬ taine in the javelin, and John Hughes in the two-mile. Hughes had the best time of the year in the Bay State League at 10:09. Kingsley now holds two school records — 6 ' 4 in the high jump, and 41.6 seconds in the 330 yard low hurdles. Fontaine holds the school record in the javelin at 181 feet. Other standouts for Wellesley were Bill Kaplan in the 100 and 440 yard dashes, Arthur Brown in the shot put, Todd LeBleu in the long jump, and Chris Orff in pole vault. The Raiders look ahead to many more successful seasons in the future. Hey, yo! Get off the high jump pads!” (Kaptaln Kingsley) “Just tell yourself, Tm tired of parties and I want to go work out’!’’ (Mike McDowell, Coach Farrell) 186 It’s all in the tan, Fran. (Fran Swift) Blue goes for the Big Air. (Todd LeBleu) Of course he made it. (Tony Kingsley) Kiss that one goodbye, Arthur! (Arthur Brown) i Want a banana, Tom? (Tom Fontaine) 187 “I just hope Jon doesn’t see me like thlsl” (Mary Buchanan) Yeech! There’s something under the hurdles!” (Sara Crowell) 188 Girls’ Track Finishes a Step Behind Throughout this past season the Girls’ Outdoor Track team demonstrated a great deal of heart but fell short of a winning season. Limited numbers of participants; an exceptionally talented league in 1981; and some closely contested events with the Red Raiders on the short end resulted in an overall 2-7-0 record. The team was led by tri-captains Donna Bibbo, Maryellen Gilfeather, and Caroline Tavis, and although the team finished with a losing record, great spirit was evident throughout the season. In addition, a number of outstanding individuals and relay performances were recorded. In the sprints, Donna Bibbo, Mary Buchanan, Sarah Crowell, Sally Hinchy, Cindy Kerwin, and Caroline Tavis provided consis¬ tent team scoring. Hinchy set a new mark in the 200 meter run, while the combination of Hinchy, Bibbo, Kerwin and Tavis set a new school standard in the 400 meter relay. Team M.V.P. Maryellen Gilfeather displayed her winning ways in the 880 yard run, and joined Janet Murphy, Beth Lyndon, and Nancy Ross to establish a school record in the 1600 meter relay. Beth Lyndon proved herself as one of the league’s quality high jumpers, and was joined in that event by a talented leaper, Liz Palmer. Bibbo contributed in the long jump, where Palmer demonstrated her ability as well. Heidi Norton showed good consistency in the shot put, while Cindy Kerwin set anew javelin record. Although the seniors will be missed, the performances of this year indicate a strong nucleus of talent for next season. ABOVE: “Aw, come on you GUYS!” (Maryellen Gilfeather) LEFT: Donna, pull your socks up. (Donna Bibbo, Caroline Tavis) 189 ‘Ooh, I think I feel sick.” (Cindy Kerwin) Raiders Endure Long Season The Red Raider Baseball team won just two games this year, many fine in¬ dividual performances notwithstanding. Jon Anastos pitched one win at Fram¬ ingham South, and kept the Raiders close in all his games. Rick Nickeson had the other win, defeating Needham in a 12-11 thriller at Wellesley. Mike Tucker, one of the very best defensive catchers in the league, was a stalwart behind the plate. Todd Kolb patrolled the outfield with help from Tom Paltrineri, while Scott Kellet and Jim Neville made a snappy double play combination. Greg Tucker guarded the line at third, and Jim O’Glishen shared time with Tom Ward at first. The Raiders look ahead to better times in the future. Boys’ Tennis Serves Up Superb Season The Red Raider Boys’ Tennis team finished yet another superb season, losing only twice, both times to powerhouse Framingham North. Coach Goddard once again enjoyed the exceptional skills of Larry Rice Tennis Award winner Joe O’Brien at the leadoff singles position. Rick Murray and Ryan Falvey rounded off the singles roster. Scott Lyden and Avery Tung outwitted their opponents in doubles, while Dan McGreevy, David Goganian, and Hugh Miller provided depth to the team. The team looks forward to another outstanding season next year, as usual. Who could lose with a coach like Brooks? (Coach Goddard and his team) Oh wow! Do 1 really look like Jimmy Con- Joey makes it look easy. (Joe O ' Brien) nors?” (Rick Murray) Ryan, say something profound. (Ryan Falvey) 192 Do U Tc 77 725 Softball Swings Into Contention Mmm . . . mmm ... Good! (Suzanne McMillen) “C’mon, Trlsh, don’t you get it?” (Tricia Reynolds, Beth Wales) The Red Raider Softball team started back on its winning ways this year under the coaching of Dick Heller. With their 8-10 record, the girls proved to be a real contender in a very tight Bay State League. Throughout the season the girls enjoyed the outstanding leadership of Co-Captains Suzanne McMillen and Tricia Reynold s. Senior Cindy Pearl displayed her versatility by playing various positions, while other seniors Karen Hayde, Cathy Beck, and Beth Wales all helped towards the success of the season. Juniors Lisa Cremonini and Jane Doherty also added great depth to the squad. Sophomore pitching ace Carolyn Brady was chosen as the team ' s Most Valuable Player, while talented Suzanne McMillen was chosen to represent Wellesley as an All-Star. With the return of veteran players and the arrival of upcoming sophomores, the team hopes to have continued success next year. The expression says it all. (Carolyn Brady) Lisa slaps on the tag. (Usa Cremonini) 195 Baseball 2-16-0 WHS vs. Opp. 6 Fram. No. 11 5 Norwood 16 5 Dedham 7 0 Walpole 12 1 Milton 5 3 Natick 6 12 Fram. So. 5 12 Needham 11 3 Braintree 9 2 Fram. No. 10 2 Norwood 9 4 Dedham 7 8 Walpole 14 2 Miiton 5 3 Natick 10 4 Fram. So. 12 1 Braintree 5 6 Needham 7 First row: (I to r) Tom Ward, Scott Kellet, Jon Anastos, (Captain), Mike Tucker, (Captain), Todd Kolb, Jim O’Glishen. Second row: Jim Neville, Greg Tucker, Kevin McDonald, Dave Eichorn, Mike McConville, Rick Nickeson, Terry Gor¬ man, Art Love, Scott Armstrong, Tom Paltrineri, Coach Kerivan. First row: (I to r) Nancie Hoffman, Nancy Doherty, Cynthia Reed, Co-Captain Alicia Carrillo, Co-Captain Evy Twitchell, Lori Sluyter, Nancy Nebeker, Kim O’Sullivan. Second row: Heather Coryell, Brigitte Duffy, Liz Mutrie, Lucy Golden, Trina Sorenson, Katie Howard-Johnson, BeeZee Sullivan, Jennifer Elms, Marianne Wojnar, Louisa Stoddard, Coach Christine Burns. First row: (I to r) Steve Marcus, Captain Andy Waugh, Captain Arthur Brown, Todd LeBleu, Captain Fran Swift, Cap¬ tain Tony Kingsley, Chris Orff, Evan Seaborn, Andy Van Praagh. Second row: Hal Phillips, John McNichol, Tom Fon¬ taine, David Kezer, Jim Foley, Tom Russell, Reuben Jones, Peter Gilmore, Ben Geile. Third row: Coach Corsetti, Jack McIntyre, John Hughes, Gary Groce, Mike McDowell, Steve Fontaine. Boys’ Track 5-4-0 WHS vs. Opp. 60 Dedham 80 50 Norwood 95 80 Walpole 50 75 Milton 55 80 Natick 60 74 Fram. So. 73 80 Fram. No. 65 50 Braintree 90 40 Needham 101 WHS Lacrosse 12-3-0 vs. Opp. 11 Fram. So. 8 i 11 Fram. No. 9 11 Needham 5 14 Brookline 2 7 Concord 2 11 Wayland 1 17 Newton So. 0 4 Lincoln Sudbury 9 4 Lexington 6 13 Weston 6 17 Fram. So. 3 ! 5 Fram. No. 4 ! 13 Hingham 0 | 4 Needham 6 9 Brookline 1 196 First row: (I to r) Teresa Halleran, Sally Hinchley, Donna Bibbo, M. Gilfecther, C. Tavis, B. Linden, Lucy Brown. Se¬ cond row: Coach LaBourne, Sara Cravell, Diane Hutchins, K. Crounse, H. Norton, J. Halldren, Liz Palmer, Cindy Kir- win, Holly O’Neil, Trish Cavanard, Coach MacDonald. Third row: Dawn Simon, Linda Holdsworth, Nancy Ross, S. Shanahan, Helen Van Prague, Stephanie Wakefield, Anne Goldberg. Girls’ Track 2-7-0 WHS vs. Opp. 42 Milton 76 71 Walpole 47 26 Braintree 92 48V 2 Fram. No. 69V 2 30 Dedham 88 64 Fram. So. 53 48 Norwood 70 16 Needham 102 34 Natick 79 First row: (I to r) Tom Davies, Mike Bless, Alex Van Praagh, Ryan Falvey, David Goganian, Arthur Lee. Second row: Coach Goddard, Scott Lyden, Randy Ensley, Rick Murray, Joe O’Brien, Dan McGreevy, Chris Mason, Avery Tung. Boys’ Tennis 16-2-0 WHS vs. Opp. 1 Fram. No. 4 5 Norwood 0 1 5 Dedham 0 5 Walpole 0 5 Milton 0 5 Natick 0 5 Fram. So. 0 4 Needham 1 1 Fram. No. 4 4 Norwood 1 5 Dedham 0 5 Walpole 0 5 Milton 0 5 Braintree 0 | 5 Natick 0 5 Fram. So. 0 5 Braintree 0 1 3 Needham 2 1 First row: (I to r) Cheryle Windle, Jen O’Sullivan, Debbie Tripp, Cheryl Quinter. Second row: Karen Tung, Debbie Macoll, Jean Crane, Sarah Bodden, Linda Flaherty, Jan Donovan, Coach Von Rosenvinge. Girls’ Tennis 17-1-0 WHS vs. Opp. 4 Fram. No. 1 1 5 Norwood 0 5 Dedham 0 II 5 Walpole 0 5 Milton 0 5 Natick 0 5 Fram. So. 0 5 Braintree 0 5 Needham 0 2 Fram. No. 3 5 Dedham 0 5 Walpole 0 5 Milton 0 5 Natick o ; 5 Fram. So. 0 5 Braintree 0 f 5 Needham 0 197 Sailing 5-2-0 WHS vs. Opp. 7 Belmont Hill 2 2 Boston Latin 1 3 Brookline 0 2 Belmont Hill 1 0 Hingham 1 1 Hingham 2 3 Brookline 0 First row: (I to r) Nick Keenan, Natalie Coleman, Carolyn Sullivan, Mike Zaccaria. Second row: Rich Strock, Vin Rago, Coach Bevilacqua, Jon Dunham, Chris Keenan. Not pictured: Co-Captains Meg Dunham, Bow Van Riper. Softball 8-10-0 WHS vs. Opp. 4 Fram. No. 6 1 ; 4 Norwood 5 8 Dedham 6 3 Walpole 1 6 Milton 12 6 Natick 5 4 Fram. So. 1 1 Braintree 11 7 Needham 21 9 Fram. No. 19 1 2 Norwood o 6 Dedham 12 11 Walpole 1 10 Milton 6 7 Natick 8 6 Fram. So. 7 8 Braintree 5 ? 6 Needham 9 1 , f HiiuiwK. V w X rsjss ■ ' First row: (I to r) Karen Hayde, Beth Wales, Suzanne McMillen, (Captain), Tricia Reynolds, (Captain), Kathy Beck, Cin¬ dy Pearl. Second row: Coach Heller, Lisa DeMasi, Carolyn Brady, Jane Doherty, Diana Wright, Chris Arvanitis, Lisa Cremonini. 198 Athletic Awards Ceremony Best Male Athlete — Ed Vahey Best Female Athlete — Donna Bibbo The success of this year’s Junior class was due to the leadership of President Linda Casale, Vice Presi¬ dent Ryan Falvey, Secretary Patty Capobianco, and Treasurer Sandy Clancy. The class raised needed money by selling candles and mugs to stu¬ dents, faculty, and the community. This year, the class of 1982 had a Sadie Hawkins prom. The prom was indeed a success and everyone who attended enjoyed taking part in this event. Class of 1982 r Class Advisor, Mr. Haggerty. Officers: Sandy Clancy, Ryan Falvey, Linda Casle, Patty Capobianco. Bob Larsen The Bobsey Twins. (Ginny Flynn, Sarah Bodden) 200 Where do ya think you’re goin’ boys? (Chuck Cristoforo, John Perdoni, Paul Buckley, Chris Willard) Carol Abraham Carolina Acuna Mike Aleta Carrie Allen Cathy Alman Sharon Andrew Penny Angus John Anufrom John Areano Scott Armstrong Su Su Aylward Liz Baker Geoffrey Baker Robin Baker Ed Bedroslan Bill Bennett Alison Bentley Andy Blackwood Sarah Bodden Andy Bomes Liz Bonzagnl Herb Bourdeau Luke Bowen George Boyd Mary Boyea Usa Bradford Wyman Briggs Cathy Brundage Robin Bryant Paul Buckley Sarah Bullen Nancy Burnham Sandy BurzJllo Alison Buxton Paul Cabanlss Sue Campanella Scott Campbell Patty Capoblanco Gina Cappellettl Michelle Carey Alexa Carls Tim Carman Michele Carmody Chris Carr Marybeth Carvalho Ces Cecchln Brad Christenson Betsy Clvetta Sandy Clancy Ray Coffey Natalie Coleman Heather Coryell Jennifer Coulter Tara Coyle Lisa Cremonlnl Chuck Crlstoforo Karen Crounse Deirdre Cummings Jim Cummings John Cummings Katy Curran Holly Curtin Carol Cussen Mark Dacey Tom Davies Mike DeCristoforo Marla DeJesus Maureen Dennehy John Derderlan Seta Derhohanneslan Jane Doherty Peter Doherty Bob Doherty Don Driscoll Brigitte Duffy 201 Lesley Duncan Jennifer Dunn Kim Egan David Eichorn Ann Elcock Jen Ellms Jeanne Engle Stephen Erickson Sean Fagan Debbie Fairbanks Ryan Falvey Lisa Fasciano Mary Beth Faubert Doug Felberg James Finnegan Liam Flaherty Ginny Flynn Chris Foley Stephen Fontaine Tom Fontaine Nick Forsythe Roger Fossett Anna Friedman Michele Frommer Bill Fullerton Silas Fyler Caroline Galand Linda Galgani David Garron David Gassiraro Mike Gerard Brian Gibson Debbie Giordano DaveGoganian Dana Golden Kathleen Golden Lucy Golden Diane Goldman Susan Gordon Terry Gorman Adam Gould Robert Grant Phil Graham Erin Greene David Gregg Joe Grignaffini Renee Haffernehl Crystal Halfkenny Eric Hall Scott Hall Bonn ie Halligan Bill Hanna Kevin Harris Peter Harris Jeff Haycock Kathy Haynes Shelton Haynes Scott Herlihy Doug Hieber Brian Hipona Kevin Hitchcock Laura Hoult Erin Hourihan Kathy Howard-Johnson Jill Huston Glenn Huston Karen Isenberg Jim Jackson Barbara Jarvis Katy Jones Erica Kapalis Bill Kaplan Vlad Kazan Chris Keenan 202 Trlna Sorenson John Kelly Leo Korlvan Lisa Kett Chapman Keyes David Kezer Debbie Kinlin Bob Kirby David Kostin Phil Laak Scott Landman Bob Larsen Paul Laurent Arthur Lee Tom Lee Gary Leet Kate Levey Eileen Libbey David Lobo Arthur Love Heidi Lucas Debbie MacColl John MacCrelllsh Amy MacGregor Lori Maffucci Steve Maher Sonya Malloy Stacey Marino David M ark s Robert Marks Lisa Marshall Mimi Maung Karen McAlpine Anne McCarthy John McCarthy Karen McCauley Colin McDavid Kevin McDonald Mike McDowell Steve McHale Jack McIntyre Shaun McKenna Anne McManys Steve McMiiien Laurie Melonl Karen Merguerlan Carol Meyer Ed Miiis Joe Monahan Mike Mooradian David Moore Lori Mortarelll Alice Murphy John Murphy Liz Mutrle Karen Nangle Jim Neville Rick Nickeson Heidi Norton Keith Noyes Beth O’Connor Win Odell Holly O’Neil Jim Ornsteen John Offenhartz Jenny O’Leary Bob O’Leary Billy Orfanon Jane Oterl Tom Paltrlneri Chris Paterson John Perdonl Ed Peters Beth Peters Jim Pflster 203 Hal Phillips Katy Phillips Mike Polli Eliot Putnam Peter Quinter Tom Ramsey Jenny Ratcliff Debbie Read Betsy Reed Bob Reiszner Sue Ann Richardson Gerhard Richards Susan Ring Mike Roach Rich Rodney Duncan Rodgers Mike Rodgers Lee Rohde Brian Roman Nancy Ross Linda Rudd Tom Russell Susan Ryan Bryan Sancomb John Sandwell Tim Saunders Rob Schaefer Allison Scobie Loren Sexeny Regina Sheenan Jon Shimony Kellie Slaboden Diane Smith Trina Sorenson Sarah Sproule James St. Clair Louisa Stoddard Rich Strock Anne Sullivan Carolyn Sullivan Beezee Sullivan John Supple Craig Szabo Chet Tangerlnl David Tatelbaum SuzieTecce Eric Thoman Lee Thurston Janice Tidor Tom Tracey Leslie T rimble Greg Tucker Kati Tuyschaevers Kevin Twitchell Rob Twyman Brad Vanderley Helen Van Praagh Oh I wish I were a WHS senior, that is what I ' d ... (Tom Paltrlnerl, Glenn Huston) 204 Taking a break in the cat. (Erin Horihan, Ces Cecchin) JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Gregory Albrecht Nancy Andrew Anthony Arnold Marissa Bartlett Karen Bordenca Tim Carmen Linda Casale Ted Clish John Coughlin Daurice Cox Sarah Crowell Allison Curtin Harlan Decter Julia Delgado Philip Dennehy David Dunlap Chris Fernsebner Paul Gigliotti Anne Goldberg Gary Groce Helene Hagenah Doris Hampe Martin Harackiewicz Doug Harrington David Hutton Maureen Kavenaugh Joe La Cascia Douglas Lawrence James Lee Francois Levesque Maria-Elena Lobo Marc Lougee Kevin Lyons Dominique Maccini Robin Marks Kevin Martel Andrea Maxson Kevin McCarthy Mike McConville Jessica McCoy Herman Mena Alex Mimo Elyte Mockus Bill Monroe Guthrie Morgan Janet Morgenthaler Stephanie Nardone Sue Noyes David O’Brien Joseph O’Donnell Bill Oldmixon Heather Osgoqd Paula Powers Donna Resmini Dawn Rockwell George Roelke Jenny Ross David Rotman Joe Scammon Brenda Schofield Scott Sheridan Liz Sibley Robin Siner Gina Souris Scott Stanley Robby Sullivan Karen Tung Robert Wallace Jeffrey Wells Robin Wilson Lori Van Roekens Mimi Wade David Wagstaff Brigham Walker Lee Walsh Susan Walsh Leslie Ward Sharon Washington Cheryl Wellford Jamie Whalen Doug Wheelock Holly Whitman Chris Willard Jake Wilson Jill Windle Marianne Wojnar Dana Woods Lisa Woods Monika Woods Diana Wright Janelle York Susan Zani John Zimmerman 205 9 The spirited Sophomore class was lead by President Doug Van Ham, Vice President Jeff Smith, Secretary Paula Capobianco, and Treasurer Gail Eagen. The class of 1983 sponsored such events as the Dating Game, the jelly bean count, and a trip for sophomores to an amusement park in the Spring. The Sophomore class was very successful in raising money for their class. Their new ideas for fund raisers paid off. Class of 1983 Studious Sophomores. (Beth Wimberly. Andrea Mura) “You’ve got to be kidding!” (Julie O’Leary, Kim O’Sullivan) What’s so funny Deb? (Debbie Brazil) 206 Mark Abernathy Sue Adams Chris Alexander Stephanie Alfaro Randy Allen Andrew Anastos Joan Andersen Nancy Anderson Ellen Archibald Angle Arvanltis Chris Arvanltis Leeann Baker Sue Baldwin Amy Baltzell Tom Beckendorff Scott Beckwith Steve Beggs Donna Bellemare Karen Benson Karin Bergstrom Bruce Bierbaum Becky Blsselle Mike Bless Phil Bllgh Leigh Bolles Mike Bolles Al Bortoiottl James Boudreau John Bourdeau Debbie Bourette Katy Bourne Usa Bowers Julie Brand Deborah Brazil Jon Brewster Mat Broderick Laura Brown Lucy Brown Beth Buchanan Diana Bukaty Nancy Burnell Peter Buschlnl Doug Cahill Eric Cantor Paula Capobianco Kathleen Carmody Brian Carolan Luisa Cestarl Darlene Chapman Kim Chapman Tim Choate Missy Chrlstonson Kerri Claffone Brian Clugglsh David Connelly Gary Corda Jay Corscadden Holly Coryell Kim Cotter Kathy Coughlin Jim Cox Jeanne Crane Anne Cranshaw Claire Crounse Fred Cummings Tom Cummings Patrick Curran Sarah Curtin David Curtis Steve Darwin Usa Defazlo Usa DeMasI John Dennehy Mark Descamps Marianne Dlloo 207 Tevy Dines Ellen Dixon Sarah Dolph Janet Donovan Griff Dow Amy Drachman David Dummer David Duncklee Jon Dunham Gall Eagan Tiffany Eastman Jen Emmer Barbara Erickson Lisa Fallon Susan Fallon Kim Fasciano Rebecca Felton Peter Fitzmaurlce Linda Flaherty Betsy Fleming Kathy Flemming Brenda Foley Jim Foley Michele Frazee Alan Freedman Robin Furomoto Ed Gasslraro Susan Gelsor Emily Gibbs John Gibson Peter Gibson Ben Glele Peter Gilmore Peter Gleason Lisa Glenn Tom Gralton John Greeley Martha Grome Rob Grome Lori Hadlock Bill Hagenah Keith Hamburger Danny Hall Joan Hallaren Dina Hanna Laura Harris Jennifer Hart Michael Hayes Susan Haynes Eric Hershenson D. J. Hlpona Beth Hodges Linda Holdsworth Lora Holm berg Will Holmes Kristin Holsclaw Llii Holtje Tim Horan John Hughes Jay Hungate Diane Hutchins Nancy Ide Jim Idzal Michael Indresano David Jankowski Brad Jennings Carol Johns Reuben Johns Liz Johnson Kennedy Jones Debbie Kane Tom Kaplan Lisa Kavanaugh Nick Keenan Fred Kelly Priscilla Kennedy Kim Kovorklan Paul Kezer 1 didn’t do It, honestl” (Matt Broderick) 208 Julie Kilbert Daralyn Kilcoyne Anne Kimball Cindy Klrwln Michelle Kondos Billy Kosmldls John Lamb Dana Lamothe Barbara Lavlgna Felicia Law Patricia Leary Michele Lee Marla Leet Mike Levine Jeff Levy Tina Little Susan Little Andy Love Meg Lysaght Gillian MacChenney Linda Macclnl Hector MacDonald Alisa Macht John Macnlcol Karen Maffuccl Bill Mahoney Tammy Marini Julia Marsh Sheila McCarthy Gevelyn McCasklll Brian McCawley Julie McConchle Julie McConvIlle Chris McCoy Suzanne McDonald Mary Ellen McDowell Kathy McEachern Eileen McManus Kevin McMilien Ann McNamee John McReynolds Matt Meier Lauren Mlklavlc Marie Miller Hugh Miller Susie Miller Ed Mockus Mary Monahan Shawn Moodey Andrew Morgan Brian Morris Amy Mossman Andrea Mura Janet Murphy Graham Murphy Chris Murray Gretel Nelson Jane Nlcolo Sean Noyes Alice Oberfleld Kathy O ' Brien Kerry O’Brien Peter O ' Brien Robert O’Connell Jenny O’Connor Judy O ' Donnell Julie O ' Leary Ken O ' Leary Paul O ' Leary Liz O’Meally Betsy Orff Kim O ' Sullivan David Oterl Rob Oterl Jacqul Palladlnl Scott Palladlno Nester Papakonstantl Debbie Park 209 Antoine Parker George Patterson Jocelyn Paul Don Payne Bill Penney Susan Perimutter Carolyn Peterson Laura Pianculli Mark Pomfret Sue Popper Kelly Powers Steve Pruyne Anna Pucci Jennifer Putnam Joe Quinan Vincent Rago Rob Ravagni Ward Reed Janet Regan Chris Reggio Mary Reineman Jean Renoids Mark Richardson George Riley Grace Robinson Shelly Rodney Joey Roberts Cathy Robinson Susan Ross Caroline Rowtes Harold Salant Meg Salladin Lisa Sandwell Mardy Sears Eric Si - Maria Sikorski Dawne Simone Moira Sisk Julia Slater Janet Smith Jeff Smith Kevin Smith Heather Stark Charlie St. Clair Katharine Staelin Katie Steinmetz Jennifer Stern Branner Stewart Kelly Stimmell Debbie Stokes Barbara Sullivan Brian Sullivan Bob Sullivan Sharon Sullivan Chris Sullivan Ellen Sullivan Kevin Sullivan Ricky Sullivan Zak Szekely Barbara Thibodeau Searching for knowledge. (Karen Maffucci) 210 Carolyn Brady Jeffrey Burkhart Meredith Burney George Connors Gary Corda Edward Courville Karen Cunningham Nancy Curran James DeLorie Claudio Delgado Robert Defilippo Richard Dunlap Caroline Edwards Flip Felix Jose Fernandez Paula Fitzpatrick Brian Flanagan James Fleet Geraldine French Catherine Goodness Liz Gorman Chris Gralton Marie Guilette Carina Hawkins Tracy Hicks Mark Higgins Diane Innes Reuben Jones William Kleinfeld Amanda Lange David Libby Suzanne Lynah Patrick McGovern Frederick McKoy Carolina Mlena Laura Mullahy John Nagle Leroy Oakes Stephen Olmedl Liz Palmer Anthony Rowlands Holly Sechrest Suzanne Shanahan Soledad Verdago Mark Vespa Charles Whittle Amy Wlan John Zlnna Jim Thrower Tobl Tucker Charmaine Twigg Ann Uttero Kelly Vahey Doug Van Ham Gill Van Loan Alex Van Praagh Karen Vesper Kanad Vlrk Boynthavlvay Vongsy Pathona Vongsy Doug Walker Matt Walker Michelle Walsh Tom Walsh Stephanie Wakefield Laurie Ward Susan Ware Michelle Weene Debbie Well Scott West Jenn Wheeler Robert Whitman Lisa Whlttemore Andrew Wiklund Beth Wimberly Chris Woemle Keith Woodward Michael Zaccaria John Zani Tina Zani 211 We Wished for T reasured Moments With Our Traditions. .. PROM: Kathy Fasolino, George Rolke PROM: Meghan O’Leary, Kevin 212 PROM: Bruno Perdoni, Maria Rodis GRADUATION: Mr. Connors, Catherine Beck BANQUET: Lynn Fallon, Barry Davis, Tony Kingsley, Todd Lebleu, Debbie Hitchcock, Fran Swift. ALL NIGHT PARTY The Banquet — Hyatt Regency Hotel, June 3, 1981 (I to r) L. Sluyter, E. McHugh, K. Walker, C. Peterson, P. Aylward, G. Llonette, A. Carrillo, M. Dunham, D. Tripp, C. Wlndle. Is that you behind those FosterGrants? (M. O ' Leary, J. McCauley) (I to r) L. Birch, M. Buchanon, D. Lyons, K. Hayes, D. Mullahy, M. Rodis, A. Hurwitz. 214 The class officers get down I (I to r) Back row: R. Guarino, D. Marchetti, R. Meany, E. Indresano. Front: P. Garodel, J. Bazzarl, N. D’Angelo. Ce-le-brategood tlmesl” Margie Reich, Danny Ive, Cris Colatz rr ' X Jime Handlers, Jessie Myers, John Gauch F. Bill Sullivan, Cris Merlo, Ellen O’Leary 215 Our Senior Prom — The Dome, May 26, 1981 We all need somebody to lean on. (Eve LaMontagne and date) It is not who you go with ... it is who you come home with! Steppin’ out for a fancy evening. (Tina Ober and date) 216 Big smiles for little underclasswomen! (Joe Nickerson, Penny Angus, Robin Siner, Avery Tung) How about that dance you promised me Mr. Murphy? (Gerry Murphy, Kathleen McCarthy) Karen Hayde and friend. 217 Celebrate A happy group. (Laurel Birch, Mary Buchanan, Kim Hayes, Dianne Lyons, Jenny Roehrlg) “I feel good all under. (Mr. Vas) Beep, beep, beep ... Ann boogies. (Ann Gerald) The women do It up. (Debbie Hitchcock, Lynn Fallon, Jennifer Barry) Big smiles at good times. (Alicia Carrillo,, Ellen McHugh, Brenda Capablanco) 218 Good Times!!! Hold It right there ..(Lori Sluyter, Meg Foley) Robin on display. (Robin Jackson) R: it’s the real thing. (Karen Spezzano) Todd and Barry seem to be very good friends. (Todd LeBleu, Barry Davis) Here’s to good friends . . . (Marlene Sheehy, Maria Rodis, Jenny Roehrig, Karen Spezzano, Amy Hurwitz) The Big K.” (Karen Spezzane) 219 Graduation: June 5, 1981 Boy’s Senior Cup Winner: Fran Swift Cindy leads the Class of 1981 for the last time. 220 The smiles tell it all ... Joan Ennis, Mielle Fox and Shirley Borgh Profile of a graduate — Kim Keeshan The Flutist — Anne Morrison 221 Dana Albee Work Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Maureen Belden Steve Albee Providence Coll. U. of New Hampshire Rebecca Bell Michael Albrecht U. of R.l. University of Mass. Terri Benders Barbara Allen Undecided Work John Benfatto Woodward Allen Year Off Tufts U. Susan Bergen Jonathan Anastos Denison College Ithaca College Andrew Besterman Eric Andlauer Pace Coll., N.Y. Providence College Donna Bibbo Rolf Anderson Bowdoin Coll. Framingham State Laurel Birch Stacy Andrew Wheaton U. of Vermont Margaret Birney Paul Angus Salem State Bates College Joseph Bolles Amy Aronson U. of Hartford Princeton University Laurie Bolles Eugenia Arvanitis Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Aquinas Jr. Coll. Eric Bondy Greg Avrokotos Bates College U. of Penn. Shirley E. Borghi Paula Aylward Boston College Wheaton College Michael Borkum Lee Bagdasarian Denison College U. Mass. Amherst Christine Boucher Brent Baker Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. George Washington U. Julie Briggs Tammy Barilone Colby College Westfield State Coll. Arthur Brown Jennifer Barry Tufts University Pine Manor College Mark Bates Providence College Jane Buchanan Endicott Jr. Coll. Mary Buchanan Jimmy Bazzari Work U. of Miami Alyce Burnell Catherine Beck U. of Mass. Undecided Jennifer Cabaniss Lisa Beinars Princeton U. Seniors Dream of the. Nancy Campanella Boston College Cheryl Cook North Adams St. Debra Campion Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Robert Cox East Coast Aero Tech. Christopher Carlson Grinnel College Jennifer Crawford Work Brenda Capobianco Westfield State Coll. Stewart Crowell Plymouth St. Dennis Carney Notre Dame U. Joanne Cunningham U. Mass. Amherst Alicia Carrillo Harvard U. Mary Curran Mt. Holyoke Tricia Cavagnaro Syracuse U. Judith Cyphers Work Ralph Casale Worcester Poy. Tech Ray Cyphers Undecided Peter Cestari Newman Prep. Sch. Nicholas D’Angelo Army Amy Chaikin U. of Vermont Barry Davis Roger Williams Coll. James Chambers Bridgeton Academy Don DeCastro Wentworth Inst. Craig Charlton St. Michael ' s Coll. Debra Decristofaro Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Andrea Chisholm U. of Mass Amherst Lynn Defazio Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Dawn Chisholm Framingham State Paul Delaney Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. GregChristlieb Wentworth Inst. Rich Del Rio Tulane U. Nancy Civetta Skidmore Coll. Anne Dennehy Roger Williams Coll. KenClasby Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Arthur Dias Wentworth Caroline Coco Trinity Coll. Mark DiBiase Fitchburg State Brian Coffey Undecided Palm Doherty Southeastern Mass. U. Kristin Collatz Colby Sawyer Coll. Dianne Doherty Year Off Tracey Connor U. of Hartford Nancy Doherty Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. .. Past and Present Paul Hurley Work Paul Donovan Embry-Riddle Aero U. Meg Foley U. of Rochester Lisa Groce Work Paul Drew Work Diane Dumochel Purdue U. Margaret Dunham Wesleyan John Dunlea Mass. Coll, of Arts Jeffery Earls Southeastern Mass. U. Tracy Eastman Wellesley College Michael Eld Northeastern U. William Emerson St. Lawrence Coll. Joan Ennis Gettysburg Coll. John Ennis U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Randolph Ensley Dickinson College Martha Ertman Wellesley College Lynn Fallon St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing Cathy Fasolino Colby College Eve Felix Work Martin Ferguson Work Laura Fitzmaurice T rinity Washington Ellen Fleming New Hampshire Coll. Elizabeth Flett U. New Brunswick Tom Foley Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Mielle Fox Simmons College Terry Frazier Work Barbara Gadpaille Work Nancy Garron Work Phil Garodel Work John Gautschi Worcester St. Coll. George Gavris Cornell U. Ann Gerald St. Lawrence Coll. Karl Gerry U. Mass. Amherst Steven Gibbs Northeastern U. Liz Giele Harvard U. Pam Gifford Babson Coll. Maryellen Gilfeather Cornell U. Rachel Glick Johns Hopkins U. Kelley Golden Work David Gralton Undecided Jinnete Gray Undecided Richard Gregg Skidmore Coll. Alison Gregory Col by-Sawyer Coll. Andrew Griffin Johnson and Wales Coll. Thomas Grome Work Robert Guarino Franklin Inst. Andrew Hall U. Mass. Amherst Thereas Hallaren Ireland Karen Hayde St. Joseph’s U. Kimberly Hayes Wesleyan College Kristi Hazlitt Colby Coll. Gregg Hershenson Berklee School of Music SaraHinchy Undecided F. Alex Hipona Tufts University Deborah Hitchock St. Vincent School of Nursing Margot Hobbs St. Johns College Nancy Hoffman U. of Vermont Karin Hogfeldt Sweden Deborah Holdsworth College of Wooster Lesley Holstein U. Mass. Amherst Reva Hoosier Wesleyan U. Lila Hobsjor U. of Vermont David Hoskyns Berkelee Coll, of Music Diane Hughes Travel Julie Hung U. of Maine, Orono Amy Hurwitz Skidmore College Daniel Hutton Northeastern U. Daniel Ide Westfield State Ann Idzall U. of New Hampshire ErnestIndresano Syl vania Tech John Ingwersen Thompson Sch. of Applied Science Robin Jackson Undecided Valerie Johns Skidmore U. Christine Johnson Work John Kasbarian Undecided Ellen Karas Emory U. Dorothy Kazan Colby Sawyer Coll. Kim Keeshan U. of Vermont Scott Kellett U. of New Hampshire Kevin Kelley Northeastern U. David Kelley Work Robin King Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Nathalie Kettendorf Wellesley Coll. Donna Kilcoyne St. Mary’s College Stuart Kingsley Dartmouth Alexandra Kirby Boston Univ. A farewell standing ovation for Mr. Connors. ‘We ' ll never walk alone Meg touched our hearts. (Meg Foley) “Charlie’s Angels” (Mary Beth Faubert, Maria Rodis, Gina Llonette) A Graduation Smile (Dianne Lyons) Todd Kolb Southern Methodist U. David Marchetti Fitchburg State Jessie Meier U. Massachusetts Colleen Nolan Work Eve LaMontagne Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. Stephen Marcus U. of Penn. Soraya Mercado Middlebury College Tina Louise Ober Mt. Ida Jr. College Michael LaBruzzo Babson College Elizabeth Marsh Mount Holyoke Kenneth Merhib Work Joseph O’Brien U. Massachusetts Laura Last Undecided Christopher Mason U. of Colorado Christine Merlo Providence College Joyce O ' Connor Year Off Vincent Lavigna Gorden Coll., Mass. Brian Massey U.S. Air Force Diane Miller Mount Holyoke James O’Glishen Work Todd Lebleu Duke University Dean Mastras Lehigh U. Karen Miller Fitchburg State Isabel Olavide Plaza U. of Madrid Joshua Lehrer Boston University Aurora Mato U. of Santiago Robinson Miller Travel Mary Oldmixon Boston College Joan Lieberman Clark College Mark Macauliffe Undecided David Mitchell U. of Mass Amherst Ellen O’Leary Bryn Mawr College Gina Lionette Bucknell College John McCauley Undecided John Morgridge Undecided Meghan O’Leary Smith College Karen Litt Colgate U. Kathleen McCarthy Seton Hill College Cynthia Morris Colby College Inge Olsen Norway John Locke American University Margaret McClune Undecided Mark Morris Undecided George Olson Sylvania Tech. John Lockhart U. of Chicago Martha McClune U. Mass. Amherst Ann Morrison Harvard U. Christopher Orff U. of Georgia Philip Losurdo Northeastern U. James McDevitt Dean Jr. College Dianne Mullahy U. of Vermont Jennifer O’Sullivan Brown University Rob Lowell U. of Penn. David McDuffee Year Off Cindy Munch Trinity College Louis Palladini Northeastern U. Scott Lyden U. of Chicago John McGlinchey U. of Colorado John Murphy Franklin Pierce College Kimberly Paul Johnson Wales Elizabeth Lyndon Colorado College Lisa McGovern Tufts University Laura Murphy Babson College Burt Payne Alfred University Dianne Lyons Marymount College Daniel McGreevy Miami University Maureen Murphy Boston College Cindy Pearl Salem State Heidi MacDonald Ohio Wesleyan Kristen McGrane Southeastern Mass. U. Richard Murray Hamilton College Nancy Perdoni Boston University Melinda Macht Conn. College Ellen McHugh College of The Holy Cross Nancy Nebeker Brigham Young U. Deborah Perkins Work Heather Mackay Wheaton College David McKee Year Off Kristen Nelson U. Mass. Amherst Marian Persson Syracuse University Nancy Maddocks Undecided Jeanne McManus Stockbridge Coll. Joseph Nickerson Notre Dame Cynthia Peterson Amherst College Allison Makkay Smith College Suzanne McMillen Work Rebecca Noble Wellesley College Pamela Plumer Work Robert Malster Hill School, CT Richard Meany Undecided Victoria Noble Wellesley College James Poitrast U. of Mass. John Porter U. of Chicago Mark Sawyer Work Richard St. Jean U. Mass. Amherst Bowdoin Van Riper Brown University Amir said Puya Wentw orth Institute Tim Schofield Undecided Nancy Staples Denison Univ. Guido Verdelli Norwich Coll. Sanjay Prasad New York Univ. Andrew Schultz Brown University David Sternstein Dean Jr. Coll. Catherine Visvis Colby Sawyer Coll. Barton Prives Undecided James Schultz Tulane Mary Stuart Pine Manor Coll. William Wade Work William Provost Univ. of Mass. Arlene Sebo Northeastern U. Debra Sullivan Work Gail WahlquisSt Plymouth State Greggory Quinan Boston College Evan Seaborn Berklee Coll, of Music Karen Sullivan College of The Holy Cross Elizabeth Wales Colby College Sheryl Quinter Duke U. Marlene Sheehy Northeastern U. Mark Sullivan U. Conn. Kimberly Walker U. Mass. Amherst Alexis Rago U. of Richmond Barry Sheperd Mass. Bay Comm. Coll. William Sullivan Norwich College Thomas Ward Princeton U. Christopher Reddick Work Ethan Shimony Harvard University Francis Swift Dartmouth Univ. Tracey Ware Mass. Coll, of Arts Cynthia Reed Mt. Holyoke Jonathan Shimony Wellesley College Mark Tabb Undecided Andrew Waugh Colgate University Kevin Regan Dean Jr. College Dianne Silcott Curry College Caroline Tavis U. of San Diego Sonna Wellington Undecided Marjorie Reich Conn. College Stephen Silcott North Adams State Margaret Thibodeau Work James Whalen Year Off Patricia Reynolds Briarwood College David Silverstein Tufts University Tim Tibbals Wentworth Inst. Leslie White DePauw University Linda Rice Work Jutta Skoberg Finland Felisa Tofias U. of Penn. Ann Whittaker American Univ. Jacob Richter Rensselear Poly Tech. Folke Skoog Sweden Deborah Tripp Middlebury Coll. Philip Wilson Year Off Christine Roberts Wellesley College Lori Sluyter U. of New Hampshire Julie Tucker U. of Rhode Island Cheryle Windle U. of Penn. Elise Rodino Smith College Denise Smith Cornell U. Mike Tucker Ohio Wesleyan Stanley Wisniewski Work Maria Rodis Wheaton College Kim Smith Boston State Coll. Avery T ung Harvard U. Mark Wojnar U. Mass. Amherst Jennifer Roehrig Mount Holyoke Coll. Alan Specht Work Susan Turner Work Gilbert Wright Temple U. Alan Rosenguard Bryant College Scott Speidel New Hampshire Coll. Evelyn Twitchell U. of Rochester Elizabeth Zach Framingham State James Russell Undecided James Spencer Cornell Coll., Iowa Edward Vahey Undecided Chris Zafiris Northeastern Angela Sackley Mt. Holyoke College Karen Spezzano U. Mass Amherst Mark Valentine Dawson Comm. Coll. Harry Zani Wentworth Inst. Thomas Sardina Undecided Elizabeth St. Jean U. Mass. Amherst Andrew Van Praagh Colgate Coll. Cathy Jo Zimbler Harvard Edgar L. Andlauer Mr. and Mrs. Bibbo Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burzillo Angel and Patricia Carillo Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Cestari Mrs. Susan Chaikin Susan H. Cheek Richard and Carole Chisholm Mr. and Mrs. Pobert Cohen, parents of Margie Reich Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Connor Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Coyle Joan F. Curtis Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Derderian Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Dias Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Donovan John F. Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Charless B. Fagan Dick and Holly Fergusen Mr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Fitzmaurice Mr. and Mrs. J. 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DEPARTMENT STORE : 1 ANDERSON’S 579 Washington St. Wellesley, Mass. 02181 235-0688 JEWELERS 21 Grove St. Wellesley, Mass. 02181 235-2059 MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY 234 SERVING THE SUBURBS WEST OF BOSTON V I McDonald ' s 290 Worcester Rd. Natick, Mass. 01760 1876 1980 BUILDING MATERIALS GARDEN SUPPLIES HARDWARE —PAINT — FUEL OIL— BURNER SERVICE 180 Linden Street, Wellesley, Mass. 235-1530 — 653-0170 Open Monday through Saturday O 7 . David L. Limric, C.P.C.U. Paul G. McDonald Insurance Agency, Inc. 869 Worcester Rd. Rt. 9 Wellesley, MA 02181 Phone 237-6000 235 Congratulations to the Class of 1981 U.S. AIR FORCE 91 Central St. Norwood, Mass. 02062 P. cJLmaen ANe r CLEANERS ' Dry Cleaning For People Who Care 181 Linden Street • Wellesley Massachusetts 02181 • Tel. 237-1068 Movies Are Better Than Ever “Buy Gift Certificates” COMMUNITY iPLAyin®usE WELLESLEY HILLS 235-0047 NIKE OF WELLESLEY 239 Washington St. Wellesley, Mass. 02181 237-7525 OVER 250 VARIETIES OF CHEESE Gift Boxes Mailed FINE FOODS BREADS COFFEES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Fresh Pate Specialists in the World’s Finest Cheese Since 1860 CAROL S. WASIK Proprietor THE CHEESE SHOP 61 Central Street Wellesley. MA 02181 (617)237 0916 RENTAL WORLD 170 Linden Street (Next to Diehl ' s Hardware) Wellesley, Massachusetts Tel.: 237-RENT 199 Charlemont Street (244 Rear Needham Street) Newton, Massachusetts Tel.: 964-DISH Thanks to W.H.S. DR. JOEL M. PRIVES Compliments of JOEL BAGNAL GOLDSMITH 591 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02181 (617) 235-8266 67 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 (617) 369-7396 236 WELLESLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 42 Elmwood Rd. “The Truth for Youth” Telephone 235-6025 eter ittmaru Mirrors • Auto Glass • Table Tops • Plate Glass THE CAMERA PLACE 555 Washington St. Wellesley, Massachusetts 02181 MacNEIL GLASS CO. • AUTO • HOME • INDUSTRIAL Phone: 235-FOTO 269 Linden Street Wellesley. Mass. 02181 Glass-phone 237-0100 LEO J. J. MacNEIL Proprietor Open 8 to 5 Monday thru Saturday EUGENIO COIFFEUR D’ELEGANT One Everett Street, Wellesley Telephone 237-1737 Your Next Appointment Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of ’81 If Necessary to Cancel, the Courtesy of 24-Hour Notice Will Be Appreciated REYNOLDS ELECTRIC INC. If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away. HAROLD C. WISWALL Thoreau 380 Washington St. Wellesley, Mass. 02181 237 ST. MORITZ SPORTS 475 Washington St. Wellesley, Mass. 02181 235-6669 33 CENTRAL STREET TEL 235-1360 WELLESLEY, MASS. Figure Salons 141 Linden St., Wellesley — 235-3638 The Linden Store “NINO’S” Fine Coldcuts and Sandwiches 160 Linden Street Wellesley 235-9837 238 Memories of People at WHS Stay With Us as We Say “Good Bye” . .. Farewell As one reflects upon Wellesley’s Bicentennial year, a surge of mixed emotions on a variety of levels is more than apparent. It was a year when the nation was confronted with such crises as El Salvador and Iran. We, as well, faced the excitement and anxiety of an election year. Within the borders of the state, cities and towns we are left to cope with the devastation of Proposition 2Vfe and other major economic setbacks. Each one of us, facing our own setbacks and problems, finds ourselves at a crossroads. Within our own town and schoolgrounds we will learn to deal with the resignation of our Principal Timothy Connors. While we attempt to positively influence these inevitable changes, we learn to accept and deal with them, building our own strength and character. Despite the setbacks of the 1981 year, for most part it was a year of fulfilling dreams and expectations. As Seniors, we bonded friendships and memories as well as putting our best foot forward to each of our chosen path of life. With these friendships and dreams we have grown to understand and respect each others opinions and outlooks. Classof 1981, may you hold vividly the fond memories of our high schoolyears forever. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated advisor Janice Barrett who despite her illness contributed tremendously to the production of this book. Also we would like to thank Peggy Mongiello for her help and guidance while Mrs. Barrett was ill. A special thank you to Art Hall, our Financial Advisor. Also thank you to Marlene Sheehy and Cee-Cee CoCo (Finan¬ cial Editors) and Staff Editors Maria, Dianne, Mielle, Chris, Meg Laura, Dianne M., Jenny, Amy, Cindy P., Mark B., Joyce, and the entire staff of The Wellesleyan. Especially thank you to Gina Lionette, Donna, Fran, Laurie and Mark W. for their dedication beyond the call of duty. Thanks to Maria, for her humor even on our muggy summer evenings of yearbook. And to us (Shirley and David), retirement from 2:00 a.m. yearbook work. Last, but certainly not least, a special thank you to Gerry “kiddo” Murphy for helping us keep our humor through this great feat. To Mr. Connors, Mrs. Barrett, and you the class of 1981 we dedicate this Centennial book along with the hopes that all your dreams and wishes come true! To the class of 1981 “Celebrate” and “Make a Wish”!!! Yours, Shirley Borghi and David Silverstein Co-Editors in-Chief of the 1981 Wellesleyan Yearbook Principal Timothy Connors Advisor Janice Barrett Co-Editor-in-Chief Shirley Borghi (missing David Silverstein) 240 • V, c