Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1985 volume:

2 Contents Commuter Dorm Life Events Sports Clubs and Organizations Faculty and Staff Senior Section 8 as.- ' 1 •- _ _ ;r 7 tl . r:? 16 r d Commuter Dorm Life J l After traveling the streets of Worcester, commuters must |)ut up with the task of trying to j find a parking space on campus. That ' s probably the worst thing about being a commuter. Often j times, commuting students are not offered the same® interaction with the school as dorm students. At W.S.C., that is not the case. Many commuting students are involved with the radio and T.V. ' stations, student government and sports and I activities. | For those who commuted but did not have their | own car, the consortium shuttle was a free I alternative. i 18 I � . I 19 Living in Chandler Village is a great experience. You meet many new people and face many new challenges. You learn how to face your responsibilities and hel[5 out with the dishes and cleaning up in your apartment. Sometimes living with other people, especially in a 14 man house, can i)e difficult. At first you may feel a little awkward sharing your room with a stranger or two, or three . . . But as the year progresses and the days turn into months, you realize that you not only have a roommate, but a great friend too. 2 (. Dorm Life 21 NX Itcn the earth was you. had a name, a pure aixl sparkling o. rlelisht of hvimanlorvi forpvcr after. t:)i. A spring was lo iuHcr anotf T ’ ttrc mirKTal spring oi r ' ' W twist. A tw j I of orange. No j artificial. Just 3 .ith a twist. .AxJ .i when It was nc ' 22 People are distinguished from one era to another by their customs, behaviors, and the trends which they set and follow. This is particularly true during the college years. We, as individuals, show who we are by the type of clothing we wear, the music we listen to, and the entertainment we seek. The fashion that the Class of 1985 has seen during it ' s four years at Worcester State, has ranged from the most conservative of dress to the most bizarre. When the Preppy Look was in, Izods, Ralph Lauren ' s Polo Shirts, chinos, penny loafers and Bermuda bags dominated most of the campus. After this phase, purple was the in color. Next came the wild looking punky clothing such as fluorescent pinks and greens and yellows. Hairstyles changed dramatically about this time too. Many products such as Mousse and styling gels were introduced to the public. When it came to music, we listened to WBCN, WHITT or KISS 108. Living in Worcester, WAAF was also a very popular station. We saw WCOZ terminate it ' s airing and watched WZOU take it ' s place. Some popular groups and artists were The Clash, The Pretenders, U2, David Bowie, and Journey. We saw a few bands break up and many come back together. We witnessed Michael Jackson soar to the tops of all the music charts and we were soon introduced to crazier, funkier music by groups such as Kool and the Gang, RUN DMC, Prince and Rick James. We also saw a few artists going solo such as David Lee Roth, John Fogerty, Peter Wolf and Phil Collins. There was also the emergence of many new bands like Til Tuesday, Katrina and the Waves, Simple Minds, Tears of Fears, The Firm and Power Station. Beyond all the new-wave, funky, punky music we still heard from old favorites like Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and The Who. Finally we saw bands like USA for Africa and Band-Aid with numerous big-name vocalists writing and singing songs with proceeds going to help fight starvation in Africa. For entertainment we spent much time in theatres with greats like E.T., The Empire Strikes Back, Poltergeist, and Tootsie. Then along came the new favorites Breakfast Club and Beverly Hills Cop. Physical Fitness also became a sort of entertaining way to spend an afternoon or night. People like Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons wrote workout books and made millions of people get in to exercising. The public was definitely gearing itself to better health and fitness. Of course, we still had clubs and concerts to go to as well as on and off-campus parties to attend. There was certainly never a dull moment!! What we chose to follow showed people what we wanted to announce about ourselves. Our trends are our trademarks. They set us apart from future classes leaving Worcester State College. Jill Ippolito ff 1 26 27 unchies. ' Worcester!! 28 The billboard reads “Every great city has at least one good school, Worcester has 10.” Worcester is a great city. Where else can you find lots of colleges (which means a lot of college kids), the Centrum, and alenty of great pubs and restaurants. The night-life here is fun, and Worcester is being called the “Paris of the 80 ' s“. iVhether you ' re looking for a place to go shopping, a place to party, or a place to share a quiet dinner with someone, cVorcester has it all. There are many movie theatres around town as well as the Centrum where many concerts are held each month. There are parks and museums, pools and gyms, and much more. Worcester even has it ' s own airport!! Some of the more popular pubs and clubs attended are Casey ' s, Moynihans, Pippins, The Loft, The Metro, The Firehouse Cafe, Marguaritaville, and the Pub. Some of the more popular restaurants are the Sole Proprietor, Acapulco, El Morocco, and the Wind-Tiki. The Galleria is a huge mall located in downtown Worcester, which has a wide variety of stores. There are also excellent libraries and soon to be a playhouse. On the more casual side, Worcester offers many pizza places from which to choose, such as Blue Jeans, Dominos, E-Bird Pizza and Worcester State ' s favorite . . . T-N-T. JO 31 4 ' r� «t ' Homecoming 34 II I Homecoming — Two traditions, Parents Weekend and Homecoming to form one memorable weekend. Special events are planned for the families of WSC Students. The events included a champagne brunch, homecoming football game and senior capping. 36 37 58 9 f winter Carnival - iM i ■ 5 .1 1 ' r Winter Carnival — (February 15-18) has been a tradition at WSC for many years. This year it was a tremendous success. It centered around sports competitions, pie eating contests, jello-wrestling and skit competitions as well as a huge balloon castle which was set up in the student center. The competition was fun because it ' s one class against another for points; the seniors took it this year. 49 51 III! “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” PARADES!! 57 SPRING WEEKEND 59 “SPRING FLING SEMI-FORMAL” hO It’s Spring, and after the long, dreary winter everyone needs a Spring Fling! Each April the Annual semi-formal dinner dance is a smash hit and usually is sold out! The evening is a great chance to meet new friends, talk with old ones, and enjoy an evening of fun, dancing and romance. The semi-formal was held at the brand new Spencer Country Inn on April 19, 1985 . 61 rUUIMIMIIN UdUIUM I lUIN 63 Football hh Worcester State Going to Div. 3 In Football Worcester State College has become the second area school in a year to move from club football to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III status. The school ' s Board of Trustees approved the change last night. Last fall, Fitchburg State College switched to varsity football and played a Division III schedule, losing every game. Worcester State College President Dr. Philip D. Vairo, a moving force behind the football move, was elated with the decision of the board as were Athletic Director Bobby Devlin. Sports Information Director Bruce Baker and football Coach Brian Cullen. For the past 16 years, Worcester State College ' s club football program has received national recognition, said Vairo. After a long and successful record, it is only natural that the college should participate as a partner with its sister state institutions in Division III football. Two Decisions The students, the alumni, the people that work at the college are excited about the possibility of a Division III team. The trustees had two things to vote on — the switch to Division III football and becoming a part of the New England Football Conference. I was glad to see that the trustees were behind us 100 percent on both counts. For the past few months Devlin has been working on the pros and cons of going Division III. The pros outweigh! the cons by a wide margin according to Devlin. We conducted an in depth study for evaluation by the Board of Trustees, said Devlin. We expect to play a limited varsity schedule this fall. We will apply for membership in the New England Football -Conference for the 1986 season. The way it looks now they are penciling us in on the schedule. Fitchburg State is also applying for membership in the conference. If they allow us in there will be 12 teams in the conference. That means that they will probably split the conference in two divisions and there ' s a good chance that one of the divisions could be made up of six state schools — Worcester, Fitchburg, Westfield State, Framingham State. Mass. Maritime and Bridgewater State. The second division could be made up of Nichols, Curry, Maine Maritime, Plymouth State and Western Connecticut. ' That means that we would play each team in our division and probably cross over to the other division for a few games. Our scheduling problems could be solved. Support for the move toward Division III status came from a variation of fans according to Baker. ‘ ' There was a big movement on campus after we won the national club championship last season. There were letters to the editor of the Telegram and Gazette and the college ' s student newspaper — The Student Voice — and from players and the parents of current and former players as well. We also get plenty of support from the large alumni in the area. explained Baker. The move was also supported by the Student Government Association and the Intercollegiate and Intramural Athletic Advisory Committee, comprised of students, faculty and administrators. One of the members of the Board of Trustees questioned Devlin on what kind of a schedule was planned for the coming season. We want to take it slow for the first year, said Devlin. We ve got a game booked already with Fitchburg State for next September and then we ' ll probably play some club teams and maybe some jayvee teams. I ' m also looking into a possible game -with Stony Brook, a team that moved to Division III status last year. 69 Basketball 71 Crew 73 RUGBY Baseball Volleyball 77 Hockey 78 m - 79 Field Hockey 1 � v •s W- ■ ■ ' , V ' T :4’ JT . V i V _ ' V . - � • JKfir.:i H . ' � ;•. - ‘ ?i h ■„ . AC. ' ‘ ' i ' ‘ ' r ' ' i‘ ' t ■ H . . v - . Jx V s :v,X; 44!i« 81 Intramurals 84 85 ARTS AND HUMANITIES Art, Music, Media, Philosophy ART Dons Carter Jacqueline Casale Mary Dolphin Sandra Kocher Ellen Kosmer Michel Merle MEDIA William Byers Paul Davis Bernard McGough Garrett Mitchell Vincent Piccolo David Archibald-Seiffer Ann Mane Shea Chairman; Dion Schaff PHILOSOPHY Neil Brophy Gerald Robbins Dion Schaff Courtney Schlosser Donald Traub MUSIC Louis Celona Robert Sahagian SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Bruce Cohen Clement Delaney Paul Edmunds Robert Kane Robert McGraw Frank Minasian Gibbs Mitchell Najib Saliba Robert Specter David Twiss Cheng Yuan PSYCHOLOGY June Allard Joyce Cummings Bernard Guarini Joline Jones Joseph Lonergan Gordon Matheson John Nash Richard O’Connor Flint Taylor James Widmayer Chairman: Robert Kane 87 NURSING Chairman: Lillian Goodman Mary Alexander Anne Brown Jean Campaniello Barbara Giguere Mary Haley Mary Lou Lovering 88 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Charles Avedikian Vito Campo Charles Glassbrenner John Hayes Mack Hill David Hilton Al Johnson Chairman: Kenneth Schoen Marshall Kotzen Michael Mulcahy Robert Perry Robert Redding Kenneth Schoen Manuel Zax 89 HEALTH SERVICES Health, Physical Education HEALTH Michael Burke Yvonne Chen Howard Munson Donald Read Helena Semerjian Chairman: Michael Burke PHYSICAL EDUCATION Janet Demars Helen Duquette Francis Dyson James Girouard John Mockler Margaret Nugent 9(i NATURAL AND EARTH SCIENCES Biology, Geography, Geology, Natural Science, and Physics BIOLOGY Carol Chauvin Terry Graham John Eager Paul Nolle William Masterson Surindar Paracer Thomas Roberts Bruce Russell Anthony Thurston Chairman: Harold Chapman GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY Richard Hunt Ronald Hurd Robert Linger Rita Morris Robert Perry Robert Thompson NATURAL SCIENCE AND PHYSICS William Belanger Harold Chapman Geoffrey Garrett Robert Kelley Edward Leonard 91 COMMUNICATION DISORDERS Anna Cohen Penny Galtman Carol Lysaght Chairman: Anna Cohen John McLaughlin Maryann Power Susan Rezen EDUCATION Josefina Bunaun Charles Geer Florence Fraumeni Nancy Johnson Nancy Harris Mary Ellen Meegan Chairman: Nancy Johnson Paul O’Neil Barbara Pilon Catherine Quint Eugene Scanlon Joseph Scannell 92 LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE English and Foreign Languages ENGLISH James Ayer Nora Barraford Phyllis Crowley Alfred Eddy Merrill Goldwyn Emmet Grandone Mary-Ellen Herx Jean Johnson Jeffery Roberts Richard Sullivan Robert Todd Robert Walker Charles Wasilko Chairman: Jeffery Roberts FOREIGN LANGUAGES Francisco Alcala Jennie Celona Vincent DeBenedictis Margaret Kittredge Katherine Shea MANAGEMENT AND URBAN STUDIES Economics, Management, and Urban Studies ECONOMICS Lee Choi George Kelley Stephen Trimby URBAN STUDIES Francis Amory Leonard Farrey Harold Langlois Maureen Power Vincent Powers Chairman: Richard Juralewicz MANAGEMENT Arnold Bornfriend George Downey Judith Harris Robert Hartwig Donald Joyal Richard Juralewicz Felix Masterson Gary McEachern Maureen Stefanini Philip D. Vairo President James j. Ranker, Vice President for Student Affairs 94 Barbara Leondar Vice President of Academic Affairs Angelo Scola Dean of Administration 95 Robert Weber Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Paul M. Joseph Associate Dean, Student Affairs 9h Tim Sullivan Asst. Director, Student Center Student Activities Eileen Smart Pub Manager Program Advisor Bill )arvi Buildings and Grounds I Marge Witt Secretary tor Student Affairs Melissa Harutunian Student Activities John Doc” Coughlin Athletic Department Pat Pearson Receptionist for the Student Center 0 - � Sue Melden Counselor 97 Class of 85 98 Class of 86 99 Class of 87 Jill Frechette — Tres., Cheryl Dalton — Sec., Ken Brissette — Pres., Lisa Roach — V. Pres. too Renee Gagne — Sec., Sarah Cavallo — V. Pres., not pictured: John McMorrow — Tres., Michael McKinnon — Pres. Class of 88 101 The Lancer Society sponsors dances, concerts and much more here on campus. With its main purpose being to provide the college and its surrounding community with top quality entertainment and activities. Some of the Lancer Society programs this year included Homeccjming, The Welcome Back Dances, Winter Carnival and the Community Picnic. Lancers 1U2 TV-3 S.T.O. is a student-run campus cable television station which serves the college community. Programming is done by S.T.O. members for broadcast on cable channel 3 to Chandler Village and the Student Center. S.T.O. produces news and entertainment programs, as well as sports coverage. 103 The Student Voice is a weekly newspaper serving the W.S.C. community. The Voice is the most utilized communication service on campus. It reaches the entire college and is run totally by students. Staff members contribute regularly and enjoy the benefits of being part of this well-known organization on campus. The newspaper publishes weekly throughout the academic year and the annual humor Edition, The Student Vice, appears on or around April 1 . Voice 1U4 wscw The Worcester State College Radio Station, WSCW, provides students and faculty with a more open and available source of information concerning college activities, academic functions, and social functions in the college area. The station keeps students informed on Administrative and Student Government decisions that are made for the benefit of the students. WSCW gives a feeling that they, too, are well informed members of the college. NTSA The older student, the married student and the veteran student are all defined as non-traditional students. This organization [)lans a variety of ()rograms of interest to the non-traditional students as well as acting as a support group, to address problems st)ecifically of concern to our non-traditionals. Crew 107 Edward Mingolla Susan Gotz Kenneth Mangan Frances Whitney Robert Barros Jordan Levy 108 Board of Trustees Francis Carroll Vice Chairman John Mitchell Chairman James Polito Patricia Greenlaw Stephen Pezzella Student Trustee 109 SA’s 110 1 1 1 112 113 1 14 115 117 118 sss “ — “ s:ssr aass ==== ==== sszs Sis: 119 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 AbdelazJz M Al-Anbar HO Salisbury Si. Worcesier, MA 01603 Donna J. Alano Liisa A. Aiger 33 Harriet Ave. School Si. Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Royalsion, MA 01331 Paul M. Allard 16 Carlsiad Si. Worcesier, MA 01607 Paul ). Amanie 55 Crane Ave. Maynard, M A 01754 Eric L. Anderson 66 Barrows Si. Morion, MA 02766 128 ELzabeih R. Argard Joseph M. ArmenH Linda Bailey 172 Depot SI. 113 Howe Avenue Caroline Si. Dennispori MA 02633 Shrewsbury f AA 015 5 Boirlingion MA 01H03 William J. Bangrazi 24 So. CoUon Si. Leominsier, MA 01455 John E. Barry Esther Beako 35 Collins Street P. O. Box 725 — Federal Station Worcester, MA 01606 Worcester, MA 01601 129 Daniel IV. beaudreai i S3 Temple Si. Spencer, MA 01562 Susan hi. Beactdry 324 Salisbury Si. Holden, MA 01520 Brian P. Bedard 30 Island Vieiv Dr. Tiverton, R1 02S7J1 Peter R. Belanger P. O. Box 444 Rutland, MA 01543 Ckeryl A. Belk Laura A. Berestka 51 Pinecroft Ave. 367 Redemption Rock Trail Holden, MA 01520 Sterling Jet., MA 01565 Eric B. Bergman James C. Bertone Clauidia Bonifacio 2 Pioneer Road 1463 Providence Rd. 41 Williams Si. Worcester, MA 016C4 WhiHnsville, MA OISHH Worcester, MA 01603 Richard A. Bonina 3 Mangvtso Ave. Milford, MA 01757 Maureen E. Bradg 35 Maplewood Ave. Marlboro, MA 01752 Peter L. Brady 55 Grace Road Medford, MA 01255 131 Daniel P. Breen 12 Diatnond St Lawrence, MA C1S42 Pai iline A. Brennan 36 Asscin f Hon Ave. Worcester, MA 01606 Patricia A. Bctshnell 12 1 Great Road Acton, MA 01720 Mary E. Byrne 27 Bates A ve. Worcester, MA 01 60S Jaliana Cappabianca 4 Cage St. Worcester, MA 01605 Jeanne E. Cassidy 220 Shaw Farm Rd. Holliston, MA 02054 Donna E. Caialano Nadine M. Centofanto Rickard O. Ckaiton 5 West St RD 1 Box 282 4 Corvoin Drive Milford, MA 01757 Brookfield, MA 01506 Medway, MA 02053 L nn A. Ckapt rt Jean M. Chauisse i 15 Esper Avenute 4 Herricks Ljane Worcester, MA 01602 Milibi ry, MA 01527 Mary Ckrysos 5 Clearview Dr. Milford, MA 01757 133 Robert I. Constantine M Sotnset Lane Spencer, MA C15G2 Elizabeth A. Conway 6 Franclaire Dr. West Roxboiry, MA 02 32 Peggy A. Craig H2 Cnroich Street Northboro, MA C 532 Robert Gtaflin 303 Main St. Shrewsbuiry, MA 0 5 5 Allyn J. Coleman 6 Wilkinson St. Worcester, MA 0 606 C.J. Coleman 6 Wilkinson St. Worcester, MA 0 606 Kerry L. Ct rtHng 14 Crave SI. Pcudon, MA 01612 Nancy A. Cyr 67 Soutlh Main St Northbriitge, MA 01554 Kathleen A. Damelio 3 Edgewaod Drive Hi idson, MA 01743 Vincent H. Daoai 27 East Worcester St. Worcester, MA 01604 Anne M. Delia 22 Old Brook Road Shrewsbury , MA 01545 Mark R. Delnegro 3 1 Depot Street E. Dot iglas, MA 01516 Keile J. Desnoyers 1 Alger SI. Adams, MA C122C Susan M. Digiorno 5 Lepanio St Worcester, MA 01604 Robert E. Dokerty 160 Mechanic Street Sooitkbridge, MA 01550 Brian T. Donoht ie 17 Hazelwood Rd. Worcester, MA 01603 Anne M. 16 Nelson Park Dr. Worcester, MA 01605 Teresa A. Duifresne 1276 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01602 136 Angelica R. Di i nas Carole A. Dcigi ieUe Nicole L. Daval 60 Grove Si . P. O. Box ZZ5 33 Evergreen Si. Leicesier, MA 015Z4 Worcesier, MA 01613 Fairhaven, MA OZ713 Edward F. Early Andrea M. Fairbanks Laarie L. Fairbutrn dd Paine Si. 143 Holden Si Z3 Dumshire Dr. Worcesier, MA 01605 Worcesier, MA 01606 N. Ckelmsfoed, MA Old 63 137 Pairicia F. Fanning 1H2 Pt inatn Hill Road Sufdon, MA 01527 Si isan Ferreira 641 Or swell SI. Fall River, M A 02721 E arbara J. Flaherty 12 Cuvmiry Lane Canton, MA 02021 John J. Flynn 50 Oak Street Grafton, MA 01513 Deborah A. Fontaine 250 Mechanic St. Leominster, MA 01455 Sally A. Forand 25 Collins Road Northboro, MA 01552 1 ‘,H Lauirence M. Fohch 72 Greskam Circle Newport News, VA 25602 Denise L Fot irnier 15H Ash Sheet Gardner, MA 01440 Anastasias Fourtsitzis 634 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01602 Thomas J. Frain George Hill Road Lancaster, MA 01523 Douiglas N. French 25 Bascom Pkwy. Holden, MA 01520 Cynthia A. Frongillo 24 Hillside Dr. Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Maryjane Qaboury (J ' Lincoln Si. Milford, MA Cl 7 57 Siephen B. Cannon 33 Rankin Si. Worcesier, MA 01605 Joyce M. Celinas 33 Mactry Lane Skrevosbury, MA 015d5 Siepkien P. Cervais 6 JiHer) 6 Howland Terr. Worcesier, MA 01602 Lisa L. Gibson 23 Kline Rd. Soidhwick, MA 01077 Chrisiopkier £. Cirardin H Clearview Ave. Worcesier, MA 01605 Jaynes P. Goddard Kevin Hagerty Dale R. Hainswortk 27 Grijfin Rd. 22 High St 1 Emmett St. Sterling, MA 01564 Brookline, MA 02146 Spencer, MA 01562 JacgaeLne A. Hall 45 John St. Worcester, MA 01603 Carolyn E. Hands dl Birch St. Worcester, MA 01605 Sdsan R. Harris 532 Lake St. Haverhill, MA 01H50 141 Beverly I. Hart 130 Highland St. Milford, MA 01757 Colleen A. Hart d Wedge St. Lowell, MA CU51 John M. Hayes 111 Main Blvd. Shrewsbury, MA OJSdS Kelly L. Hayes 255 North Road Unit 32 Chelmsford, MA 01H24 Margaret A. Hickey 13 Windsor Avenue Adbi irn, MA 01501 Leslie J. Hobart 425 Chi trch St. Whitinsville, MA 01 5 US 142 Daniel R. Hogan ISO Richland Rd. Norwood, MA 02062 Kaihleen A. Hogan P. O. Box 175 Wert Side Station Worcester, MA 01602 Gerald Hoill 2 Mini iteman Dr. Concord, MA 01742 Paul D. Hurleg 47 Center St. N. Easton, MA 02556 Lisa A. Jeannotte H2 Bartlett St Northboro, MA 01552 Pai il A. John 75 Locoist A ve. Worcester, MA 01604 143 Kirnberle J. Johnson 23 BranhooocJ RuJ. Worcester , MA 01GC2 Mark S. jyringi 5 Foster Ct. Rochdale, MA Cl 542 George Kamaris W Berkshire St. Worcester, MA C16C3 Rxjg P. Rehoe 3 Frederick Street Worcester, MA Cl CCS PaU R. Kelleher ICC Cooledge Rd. Worcester, MA C1CC2 Tara J. Kelley 2C ladarola Avenuie Milford, MA C1757 144 David A. Kenned) Thomas J. Kevilie Mary F. Kirk 4d Middle Rd. 133 Pah-iols Wa H Coluimbi s Si. Merrimac, MA 01H60 Cenierville, MA 02632 Worcesier, MA 01603 Lynne T. Kowaleski 12 Jenney Si. Shrewsbuiry, MA 01545 Kevin M. Kramich 36 Walden Pond Avenuie Sauigvis, MA 01306 Lisa Kt tpferman 24 Ardmore Rd. Framingham, MA 01701 145 Donna M. LaBier P.O. Box 512. Forert Avenue Warren, MA CJCi 5 Renee C. LaCkapelle 33 Plummer Ave. WhiUnsville, MA CISHH Brian G. LaOvievix Ulli Chesier Si. Worcesier, MA C16CS John M. Lajoie 17 K- A Cross Si. BoyLsion, MA C15C5 Gary P. Landqren H2 Indian Hilt Rd. Worcesier, MA C16C6 Linda J. Langlois 53 Visia Lane Souihbndge, MA C155C Theresa J. LaVoie Brookside Aveni ie Worcesier, MA C1GC2 Ji dHh C. Mackizer 2 Evans Road Wesi Boylston, MA 015H5 William Maojuieslon 11 Tt ipelo Road Worcesier, MA 01606 Edward T. Mahan 252 Waier Si. Clinion, MA 01510 Kevin P. Mahan Marcia L Majeaoi U Shamrock Si. 172 PrescoU Rd. Worcesier, MA 01605 Whihnsville, MA 015Hd 147 Gregory M. Mann 4 Avon Dr. HiJson. MA CI743 AnnMane Marhn Nancy Matthews Smithville Rd. 1750 Wedge Wood Commons Spencer, MA 01562 Concord, MA 01742 Karen K. McClimans 17 Monroe Ct. Fall River, MA 02720 Edward J. McGinn 6 Si inny Hill Dr. Worcester, MA 01602 Susan M. McKay 4 Metcalf Circle No. Attleboro, MA 02760 148 Anne M. McKenna CO W ola Dr. Worcester, MA 01605 Linda £. McKinlay 27 Highland Park. D. RoiUand, MA 01545 Michael R. McDotiggan 130 David Rd. Franklin, MA 0205d Karen M. Mercoire Kenneih S. Miller Oreguty R. Milton Potter P. O. Box 717 HI Laarel St. Douglas, MA 01516 Webster, MA 01570 Oakdale, MA 01553 149 Risa M. Minsky North Main St. NO Orafton, MA CJ536 Lenwnia Mironidis 12 Townsend St. Worcester, MA 01603 Pamela R. Mitchell 2m Providence Road South Orafton, MA 01560 Michelle A. Morin 3 Claridge Road Worcester. ,A 01606 Debra Mort 6 Birch Hill Road Worcester, MA 01606 Lynne M. Muirphy 6 Cutnderson Road Wilmington, MA OlSdl Sara E. Mi4zz.e W Pleasant St Athol, MA 01531 Nahid Nayebi d Earle St. Worcester, MA 01605 Carmen S. Negron 2d Woodland St. Worcester, MA 01610 Robert Neville 3 Manor Road Bolton, MA 01740 Cheryl A. Newcomb 30 Dana Hill Road Sterling Jet, MA 01565 Michael L. Norton 277 West St Paxton, MA 01612 151 Susan I. Obrien Brian J. OMalle Maureen H. Orourke 4 Cnarletnoni CT. 4 6 Chandler Si. Box 344 122 Purchase Si. N. Chelmsford, MA C1HG3 Worcester, MA C16C2 Milford, MA G1757 Stephen R. Parretti 27 Tyson Rd. Worcester, MA C1CC6 Wendy A. Perry 43 Kendrick A ve. Worcester, MA Cl 606 Michael j. Pirani 14 Osceola Avenue Worcester, MA 01606 1S2 Holl L. Powers Upland St Amburn, MA 01501 J Lid ah A. Powers 375 Main Sheet Oxford, MA 0155-0 Geral n T. Prostak 26 Boyden St Worcester, MA 01610 Joyce A. Qj iery 33 Rickards St Worcester, MA 01603 Joanne M. Qs iinn 74 Berlin St Clinton, MA 01510 John M. Reno 34 Anderson Ave. Worcester, MA 01604 153 Pauil J. Rjggieri 54 Brighhvood Ave. Worcesier, MA 01 604 Glenn Rabbins 21 Waberford Drive Worcesier, MA 01602 Katrina M. Romanoff 122 Wkitynarsk Ave. Worcester, MA 01606 Rhonda Rosenberg 415 Park Avent ie Worcester, MA 01603 Lisa M. Roger 347 Providence Road Linwood, MA 01525 Cgntkia L. Rotck Id Orne St. Apt. 3 Worcester, MA 01605 Nancy M. Ruicha 5 Braniwood Road Worcester, MA Of 602 sheila A. Ryan 51 Hi iniinyton Ave. Worcester, MA 01602 Lynne M. Sacco 29 shady Hill Dr. No. Reading, MA 01d64 Parinaz Safiari Id Dover St. Worcester, MA 01603 Cindy A. Sandgren 75 Eastford Rd. Southbridge, MA 01550 Kristina M. Sandstrom 14 Lee Lane Holden, MA 01520 155 Tina M. Sbordone 35 Emerson Road Waierfown, MA 02 172 Cary M. Schijfman 15 Askbury Rj. Worcester, MA Cl 602 John J. Schciltz Lake Shore Drive W. Brook eU, MA C15S5 John M. Selene 3 Coburn Ave. Worcester, MA 01604 Patrice M. Shafner 25H Crawford Street Northboro, MA 01532 Nicole ]. Skarrigan U3 Pond St. Leominster, MA 01453 156 Pairicia E. Shea a Ravine Drive At burn, MA OtSOI Christine S. Sherblom Lisa M. Skarzynski 6 Kennebec Si. 1 King Si. Worcester, MA 01606 HaifieU, MA 0105H Cynthia A. Slocoim 43 Strubus Lane Ashland, MA 01721 Marjorie J. Sneade 42 Birch Street Worcester, MA 01605 Sandra A. Soltys Id Morris St. Webster, MA 01570 157 Pe ' ter P. Sotizjx 1433 Newton Ret. Cotuil MA C2635 Paul B. Spongberg 6 Oreenbriar Lane Holden, MA 01520 Patricia E. Steinmann 14 Wethered St. Auiboirn, MA 01501 1 Lori A. Stevens 6 South Rj chard St. Milford, MA 01757 Maureen A. Sullivan 13 A scad ilia Road Worcester, MA 01606 Timothg L. Tedford Hazen Road Shirley, MA 01464 Jaynes P. Terrill 226 Dewe j St Rear Worcester, MA 01610 Janice M. Thibauilt 65 Highland Ave. Fitchbarg, MA 01A20 Nancy Timbone 42 Cofrtis Rd. Hanover, MA 02333 Karen A. Travers 333 Main St. Acton, MA 01720 Colette R. Tri dell 3d Grove St. Upton, MA 0l56d Lisa Ti ipay 159 Kerry E. Varin Dennison Dr. Soi thbridge, MA CJ55C Joy A. Violefte 2C7 Sckool Si. Northbridge, MA Ct554 Beverly J. Vogel 125 Fi. Si impier Drive Holden, MA 01520 Joseph E. Walsh 5 Ubland Rd. Morningdale, MA 01530 Nancy A. Walsh H5 Sociihbridge Si. Rd. 1 N. Oxford, MA 01537 Lavtra A. Walotnas 1 Grishnill Rd. Acion, MA 01720 Mai ireen M. Wesinger Suisan E. Wheeler Robin L. WilliUs 51 Magnolia Si. 127 Di icher Si. 17 Overlook Dr. Concord, MA 01742 Hopedale, MA 01747 Bellingham, MA 02013 Dennis W. Wgrzykowski Cina M. Z.ecco James J. Zinki is 45 Hition Ave. P. 0. Box H2C 15 Rosewood Dr. Worcesier, MA 01615 Worcesier, MA 01602 Worcesier, MA 01604 161 President Philip D. Vairo 162 A ' ll 164 165 Dr. Thomas Naguchi 167 169 170 171 172 173 } h 177 179 Commencement 180 Elder Week 183 «ewcomer! Dr. Rauker N ' ou can look at Worcester State as a stepping stone — I didn ' t look at it that way ' said lames |. Rauker after his first year as Vice-President for Student Affairs at Worcester State College. After eight years as Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Rauker and his family decided they wanted a change. In addition to the appeal of the New England area, Rauker chose WSC because You look for a place where you feel you can fit in; a place where you can have some impact. He saw the VP position as a chance to work with some very qualified people (such as Paul joseph. Associate Dean of Student Affairs, and Marge Witt, his secretary) and an opportunity to build a cohesive team within the Student Affairs division. The change from UMD to WSC has increased Rauker ' s role and responsibility. Although the University of Minnesota is a larger school than WSC, the policies were often made at the Twin Cities campus, not at Duluth. There ' s more independence here (at WSC) because we have our President here. With Worcester State changing to meet the needs of the future, the strong leadership on this campus is a must. Though fairly traditional in structure, WSC President Philip D. Vairo has encouraged open and participatory decision-making in his administration. Rauker is now accountable for providing basic services, developing, and relating to the Worcester State student body. For most of his life, Rauker has been a very involved people person . In 1985, he has been working on an alcohol task force, speaking in Boston on employee pension benefits, talking to a group of high school guidance counselors, or at a dozen other different meetings. He is a member of numerous professional organizations concerned with higher education. In 1962, Rauker became a teacher and athletic coach in the Iowa City Public Schools, after receiving his B.A. in Social Studies from the University of Iowa the previous year. After receiving his Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from the University of Iowa in 1965, he worked in administration as an Admissions Counselor, Assistant Registrar, and Assistant Dean of the College of liberal arts from 1970-72. In 1972, Rauker completed his formal education with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Foundations of Education from, not surprisingly, the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Somewhere between degrees Rauker found time to marry his wife Vicky, and has four sons, David, Bob, Tom, and Paul. Paul attends Wachusett High School, Bob will attend the University of Lowell in the Fall, Tom is here at WSC, and David graduated from Iowa State University, Class of ' 85. And the last family member is Spike, a black lab who ' s been with them since 1979. Said Rauker, He ' s obviously completed his five year plan. He doesn ' t have any goals beyond our family. Fortunately for WSC, Rauker has more plans than Spike. I think that one of the things we ' d like to see is the students develop a higher set of expectations. We have very capable graduates . . . and rather than looking at trainee positions .. . . have them looking at a higher level. I think one of the reasons for this lower expectations is that we have so many first generation college students. Many of their parents haven ' t been to college, but I think we ' re starting to see that change now. The big thing is career expectations, said Ranker when asked where the WSC student needs the most growth. But HOW? very simply, the word involvement. I think getting students involved in decision making is critical. Ranker cited numerous examples as to how a student could better himself. He said jobs such as those in the Student Center help students have a higher expectation ... in terms of themselves in their role and responsibility; the Career Fair showed what skills were needed in the job market; the move to Division Three Football gave students more pride; and getting involved in an organization creates a better campus. It ' s a question of utilizing resources and developing students, he said. One of the skills Ranker would like to see the students develop is leadership ability. That ' s one of the reasons he is going to be working closely with the Student Senate, the SGA President, and the Resident Advisors. In fact, the R.A. ' s were instrumental in the selection for the new Housing Director. In another three to four years, depending on legislation, a new dormitory will be built to house 350 students. You need to have a minimum number of students in order to plan activities on weekends. Ranker hopes the additional number of students will offset the present weekend mass exodus, so activities can be planned for 300-500 students. Ranker also wants the students to take the values of WSC into the work place. He feels if the students see a clean, well cared for campus, they ' ll expect a job environment where things are treated with respect, and if not, do something about it. Administratively, Ranker wants the students handled cleanly without the red tape. If the students have problems they stop in and make an appointment . . . sometimes they have a problem and just drop in. The administration would like to do more. Ranker admits, and with increasing funds and enrollment, better things are happening. I think the change is going on because the administration is precipitating the change, so they have to feel good about it. To escape from the administrative work Ranker and his wife, who live in Holden, enjoy fishing, reading, golfing, and sightseeing in New England. On June 18th, a friend said he would take Ranker ocean fishing for the first time. I don ' t know where I ' m going, so I said Fine, I ' ll go. After his first year at Worcester State, Ranker enjoys his work and doesn ' t see any change in the near future. His reflections at this time: When you make a change and come to an institution, you ' re concerned about how you ' re going to respond ... I feel really good about my decision to come to Worcester State. 187 188 189 4 ‘A I t 1 ,1 str J ■ I . ! , As the Editors of the 1985 Worcester State College yearbook we would like to thank the few people who helped us produce this book: Paul Joseph for his time, effort, and support; Chuck Schroeder for his writing quality as well as moral support; the entire Voice staff; and especially Arnie Lehman, without whom this book would never have been completed. We hope you enjoy this book and we wish you. The Class of 1985, the best of luck in the future! Julie Callahan Jill Ippolito Co-editors Contributing photographers The Editors of the 1985 yearbook would like to thank each of the photographers for their time and effort. Kevin Kramich Miles Mann Peter Brady Dan Gould Carl Petrucca Patty Whitney Mark Stockwell John O’Connell Jill Ippolito Nadine Centofanto 92