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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1986 volume:

WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE 1986 TRANSITIONS V-U CONTENTS Transitions page 3 Board of Trustees page 9 Administration and Staff page 13 The Mentors page 21 The Last of The Great Survivors page 41 Smile, You’re on Candid Camera page 81 Let Me Entertain You! page 89 There’s No Place Like Home! page 137 Games People Play page 145 Synergism page 161 We’ve Only Just Begun page 181 Gallery page 185 Let Your Fingers Do The Walking page 193 Whodunit? page 206 2 TRANSITIONS Change is a constant part of life which each of us must deal with and adjust to. Many people do not like change for they see it as a threat, but it should be seen for what it is, an opportunity. Worcester State College has undergone many changes since the seniors first stepped through its gates four years ago. The major one was the inauguration of a new president. Dr. Philip D. Vairo. He inspired many of the changes that were to follow. The tiny room for security staff in the main parking lot was transformed almost overnight into a professional-looking building that the officers could be proud of. A fountain and welcome sign were donated to the college from the Worcester Italian community to show us their pride in our institution. As classroms were renovated and flowers planted, the attitudes of those on campus also blossomed. The beautification of the exterior lead way to the beautification of the interior — our hearts and souls. Learning is the essence of life and through hard work and determination the students here have proven that they want to learn and can succeed. Of course it could not be possible without the efforts of a knowledgeable and con- cerned group of faculty and staff. Their encouragement and endurance played an im- portant role in our development. The students of Worcester State College ex- emplify the best, as our president would say, and we can say that we feel we are the best thanks to those who have surrounded and supported us through four difficult, yet wonderful, years of our lives. If we are the generation of tomorrow we must be able to recognize change as a catalyst to a better environment. Taking our Worcester State experience as a transition to whatever road lies ahead of us, we can feel confident that we will succeed in whatever we do. 4 •J 8 i u •; s Clockwise from far top left: Construction of the fountain, dedicated by the Italian community of Worcester, was constructed and dedicated in the fall of 1984; the bus stop located in front of the administration building offers relief in inclement weather; Cheryl Turnbull in a popular pose. 5 We walk through seasons smoothly stepping from cool, living earth to frozen, ice covered walkways. We press forward, dazes, as the past becomes impressions in the fresh fallen snow; only to melt in the hot afternoon sun. There are times when we look back to glimpse the trailing shadow as memories trickle through a haze. There are times when yesterday reaches with long clinging fingers through countless years to pull us back toward each other that we might remember how together, we walked through seasons. Robert A. Paulhus 6 The Board of Trustees Susan Gotz and Linda Doherty Francis Carroll and President Vairo Frances Whitney Patricia Greenlaw and President Vairo James Polito James Polito and Frances Whitney Stephen Pezzella t I £ Robert Barros Patricia Greenlaw 11 Administration and Staff WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE 486 Chandler Street Worcester, M A 01602-2597 Office of the President Dear Members of the Class of 1986: Since my initial visit to the campus in the spring of 1982 I have continued to be impressed by the commitment and dedication of the Board of Trustees, the fine faculty and staff, the breadth and quality of the academic programs, the enthusiasm and maturity of the student body, and the achievements of our Alumni. I am most appreciative and consider myself a very fortunate person to have joined your ranks . The following is an excerpt from my inaugural speech presented to you in the fall of your freshman year : I Worcester State College is an urban institution with a rich heritage, a strong tradition, and a very promising future. I am very excited by the opportunities and prospects which lie ahead for all of us. In essence, let us be the very best in all respects, in relation to our College ' s role, scope and mission so we can educate our students to their fullest potential. Let us make good what we have always claimed ... that educational opportunity is available at Worcester State College and the students who attend our College are our most precious treasure. Let us offer them our very best, and let us be the very best. Worcester State College can indeed be the gateway to excellence ! My sincere best wishes and congratulations are extended to the graduating class of 1986! D .Ta i r o n t President Philip Vairo Clockwise L to R: President Vairo invited Alex Haley to speak at the first annual Honors Convocation. Dr. Moxie Goll gave a donation for campus beautification. President Vairo cut the ribbon for the new Campus Ministry House. 15 R Diana Aquafresca Secretary Mary Atchue Secretary Kenneth Barton Staff Associate I ■ 1 Beverly Berthel Secretary Nicole Brown Computer Science Patricia Callahan Assist. Housing Director Anne Cameron Secretary Fr. Roland J. Chenier Campus Minister Caroline Chiccarelli Assistant Dir. Cont. Ed Dr. Anna M. Cohen Acting Assoc. Und. Dean 16 Crystal Cole Secretary Joyce Danelius Computer Center Robert Devlin Director of Athletics Linda Doherty Carolyn Dumais Alumni Affairs Secretary Carole Dwelly Secretary Peter Engh Registrar Susan Erickson Secretary Grace Flynn Secretary Margaret Fogerty Secretary 17 ! James R. Granger Director of Security John Harrison T reasurer Rev. Stephen Harvester Campus Ministry Lucille Houde Secretary Alan Jackson Operations Robert Jennings Paul Joseph Director of Housing Associate Dean of St. Aff. Jean King Secretary to the President Carol Lambert Secretary Walter Lennon Dir. Counseling Placement Barbara Leondar Vice President Ac. Affairs Patricia McManus Staff Assistant William O ' Neil Executive Vice President Mary Parker Bursars Office Pat Pearson Secretary Charles Oroszko Counselor Maurice Poirier Director of Community Services David Quist Dean of Continuing Education James Rauker Vice President Student Affairs Priscilla Scampini Secretary Bookkeeper Angelo Scola Dean of Administration Helen Shaughnessy Acting Exec. Vice President Richard Sine Associate Undergrad. Dean Eileen Smart Program Advisor Judy St. Amand Administrative Secretary Tim Sullivan Assist. Dir. Student Center Cynthia Talbert Staff Associate Doreen Ward Admissions Robert Weber Associate Undergrad. Dean Marjorie Witt Secretary 20 V l ' The Mentors 21 John F. Eager In Memoriam ( 1919 - 1985 ) John F. Eager was certainly one of the most dedicated servants in public service in this commonwealth. For some 35 years. Professor Eager carried out his duties at Worcester State College. He wore many hats during his long tenure in higher education. He taught thousands of students who entered the teaching and nursing professions. He was a teacher-coach of both baseball and basketball. He was the first associate director of Worcester State ' s program for continuing education, and its second director. He was honored by his colleagues in the Biology Department by being elected its chairman. Professor Eager has gone from us. His vibrant voice is stilled; his anatomy texts are closed. But the legacy of this teacher, his faith and loving- ness, pervade these halls of academia. Kahlil Gibran, writing on teaching in his masterpiece. The Prophet, said: “The teacher who walks in the shadow of the Temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom, but rather of his faith and his lovingness.’’ This is the legacy of Professor John F. Eager. May he rest in peace. — William K. Masterson Department of Natural Sciences ■ . •.-• :r . - ■ 22 Elean or Ashton Psychology June Allard Psychology Mary Alexander Nursing James Ayer English Bruce Baker Athletics 23 Our Faculty Francis Brooker Sociology Neil Brophy Philosophy 24 Anne Brown Nursing Don Bullens Media I Harold Chapman Physics Anne Dailey Communication Disorders Krishna DasGupta Librarian Paul Davis Media Vincent DeBenedicts Foreign Language 26 John Dowling Education Human Resources Holly Ann Fidrych Communication Disorders Alfred F. Eddy English Robert Ellis English Joan Fischer Continuing Education 27 David M. Garcia Music Geoffrey Garret Physics Charles Glassbrenner Merrill H. Goldlwyn Computer Science English Lillian Goodman Nursing 28 Michael P. Gooley Asst. Lab Instructor Robert Goss Sociology Bernard Guarini Psychology Sandra Hall Nursing Robert Hartwig Business Administration 29 W. Mack Hill Math Nancy Johnson Education Joline Jones Psychology Paul Holle Biology Donna M. Joss Occupational Therapy 30 Richard S. Juralewicz Business Administration Robert Kelly Physics Baheej Khleif Sociology Richard Kimball Psychology Sandra Kocher Art 31 BA Ellen Kosmer Art Marshall Kotzen Computer Science Harold Langlois Urban Studies Oscar Larson Athletics Dennis Lindblom Student Development 32 Robert Lingner Geology Mary Louise Lovering Nursing Carol Lysaght Communication Disorders Barbara Martel Librarian Felix Masterson Business Administration 33 William Masterson Biology Gordon Matheson Psychology Bernard McGough Media 34 John McLaughlin Communication Disorders Catherine McNeil Occupational Therapy A. Gibbs Mitchell History Dennis Moore Business Administration John Nash Psychology 35 Doris Nicholson Central Booking Marqaret Nuqent Health Chad Osborne English Angela Pearson Media Barbara Pearson Secretary-Psychology Dept. 36 Robert F. Perry Geography Vincent Piccolo Media Barbara Pilon Education Human Resources Frank Pizziferri Sociology Bruce Plummer Director-Learning Resources Center 37 Maryann Power Communication Disorders Jeffrey Roberts English Najib Saliba History Dion Schaff Media Ellen Beth Role Communication Disorders-Lab Instr. 38 Kenneth Schoen Math Bellarmin N. Selvaraj Computer Science Ann Marie Shea Media Robert Spector History Maureen Steffanini Business Administration 39 Ralph Thorpe Physics W jr Richard Sullivan English Robert W. Thompson Geography Robert Todd English F. Stephen Trimby Economics 40 The Last Of The Great Survivors V D D V n y n OousmesA _ { ministration ' Jjbecia ftuc mt deroices WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE 486 Cnandler Stree Wbrcester, MA 01602-2607 486 Chandler Street Worcester. M A 01602-2597 Dear Members of the Class of 1986 : Congratulations and best wishes for continued success to each of you and to your families and friends who have helped you reach this goal. May you look forward with enthusiasm to a lifetime of happiness and good health, as you continue to contribute, in a myriad of meaning- ful ways, toward making this world safe and wonderful. May each new day be your best day yet. Give as much as you can to all with whom you come in contact. Get involved. Take care of your own lives. You can be whoever you choose to be. Will you be: -one who makes things- happen? -one who watches others make things happen? -one who is unaware that things are happening? or -one who prevents things from happening? Take the time in your busy lives to reflect on these ten two- letter words: IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME. Your potential for greatness far outweighs your problems. Your one life can make a difference and together you can shake and shape the world. Do not grow tired of caring for each other. Do not substitute excuses for aspirations. Do not retreat from the goals of excellence. I hope your college education has given you the ability to see life in a richer, more interesting way, a respect for the obvious and subtle differences between people and an awareness of their similarities, the ability to understand the influence of the past on the present, the vision of a better world. May these things stay with you forever, long after the facts and figures fade from your memory. May your experiences at Worcester State College be among your happiest memories. Sincerely , Maureen C. Stefanini Professor, Department of Business Administration and Economics 1986 Class Advisor Dear Member of the Class of 1986: As one of the Class Advisors to the Class of 1986 , I wish to share some of my feelings with you, at the close of the 1985-86 year. I cannot add, nor detract, from the Chapter you have written in the history of this Institution, but I would like to add some footnotes to that history. As a Freshman class, you were unique and showed promise of greatness. Your class officers always approach events in an innovative way. Their break with tradition often showed the College something new and better. One of those successes, your Senior Capping will long be remembered. Your development as a class was paralleled by two other phenomena. You experienced the growth of the College, under the leadership of Dr. Vairo. A growth unprecedented in the long and distinguished history the College. You also experienced the growth of the City of Worcester. This growth has enhanced the cultural and social opportunities which you have enjoyed during your college careers. You have participated in and contributed to both of these phenomena, while fulfilling your promise to yourself and to this College. I would like to end with these final thoughts. In my capacity as Advisor to the Class of 1986, I have attempted to impart my best advise to your officers. In return, I have received many rewards. I will miss having this responsibility. To each of you, my best wishes for a successful, happy and healthy future. Sincerely, — fOUHDiD 1874 - dcre ide it . (fm a M dieacui (jomsn m cat ofi {disorders c Pic ASrts dmt jfhc iede 5 f. tdoiorie ommumcatio i Q)t arder dTreas trer Q)orodu d m taron dSsuc udoaM ' Secretary dndrea dloss diea tA Science 43 tfum „ Gu erson Q$u ine _ {( rni iistratiofi -Jam - Gi u ca (Sn is i JJee _ ( ( e a J8s cAo o jffarJ . 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After all — we need a break now and then and what better way than by playing billiards or ping pong with friends or else being challenged by one of the various arcade games such as Xenon’s. Many students do just this as the Rec Room is packed Monday through Friday with people who want to have some fun and maybe vent some frustrations. One Rec Room regular said, “This is a place where I can come and relax between classes. I usually shoot some pool with my friends, then I’m ready to go to my next class with a clear head. It usually helps when I win, but it doesn’t really matter.’’ Of course the Rec Room is not just open during the day so as to attract people who hang out in the Student Center at night and during the weekends. It is great to be able to mix academics with recreation. We’ve got to stay sane somehow. — A Place To Relax ! A)eAra ( AnmMlrat on jllart GBetA (Sroton Sar y G uA Aiood (Sducation CAo jer yt. 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' u m nntfration . i aria Got ' onc a Sar n GZn d iooc (S ( oration 50 S am (jummt ups {$u i iesA . 4 1 (ministration Intro. To Parking 101 Going to college is a big challenge, however, another challenge, equally as great, faces Worcester State College students every day as they drive past the guardhouse on their way to class: finding a parking space. To an outsider, it may seem an easy task, until he becomes trapped in the jungle of cars all trying to find the most convenient spot closest to class. Unfortunately this space is always taken by the car ahead of you so you are forced to park on the other side of campus thus arriving to class late. And by this time your professor has just about had it with the old excuse , “ I couldn ’ t find a place to park ! ’ ’ Then there are those students who arrive after the rush hour so now there are virtually no spots available. So, just make your own, but don’t get caught. Security is trained to detect the homemade parking spaces and usually do. Now you have a ticket slapped on your windshield in which you have 21 days to pay or else face far greater consequences. There are also those people who try to sneak up to the residence halls parking lot thinking no one will notice. But these viola- tors are noticed, for if you do not have a resident parking sticker on your rear bumper, security will tag you. We can look at this parking issue in a posi- tive light, however. It makes going to class that more exciting! 51 M Iciron ' IflM U 25 s am JocioAng ( c oa we f) i iye ls . (fat A (jorriJhuter fcirnce (a u ra f QOecAcr (fusaie s (cAnmi tration fJa c ( f)ef7co i fusmesA _ (xAaat x rtrf ori ( fame Q)eAffis e . 4fa AemcUic The battle of the soft drinks has long bee between Coca Cola and Pepsi, still i; however another competition has recent! arisen and it is within the same company Coke Classic versus New Coke. When the new formula was introduce there were protests across the country to brin the original recipe back. The company did and named it Coke Classic. Now the questio became, “Which do you prefer, the old or th new?” 52 The Softdrink Battle: Is It a Matter of Tastebuds? On campus, there are Coke machines that are stocked with the Classic and the dining areas in the Student Center contain New Coke. “I have always been a Coke addict and when I need to quench my thirst, I go for the Classic. It just tastes much better than the new stuff,” said one loyal Coke lover. Although for some, it does not seem to be a matter of tastebuds anymore but rather one little active ingredient that stimulates people to buy the product. “When I plan on studying all night, it doesn’t matter to me which Coke I buy,” said one student, ‘‘All that I am con- cerned with is the caffeine!” So there we have it — so much for the ‘‘Real Thing!” 53 AAutfA eesi {Dfeierro- ' jhcaa TtmAesit jffaren ( )ouh y syc to oyy _ Asm (lar ' e Qsusisi {sou ines AsAnms tsxitio t What Operators! The Student Center has been around for eight years now and each there seems to be more events going on in it than the year before. There are a lot of rooms and a lot of equipment that go into them when they are set up for functions. So who are the people that get these rooms ready day in and day out? Students, of course. Many people are surprised when they learn that a staff of students help keep this $6 million building running. They are called “ops,” for operations staff, and each one, male or female, tries their best to produce quality work. Whether it means emptying the trash barrels or setting up 200 chairs in the Auditorium, no task is too great for these students. Although the job may not be the highest paying, the rewards these people reap you can’t place a monetary value on: the sense of accomplishment, recognition for a job well done, meeting new people, and making good friends. In this system, the staff cooperates with one another to accomplish the common goal — the efficient running of any events taking place in the Student Center and keeping it looking good so the college community can be proud of it. fmuree i i Jasm l tsyc o oyy 54 ( Ze yZ ZFuZZer- ZZ£ ycZiaZo JVormcuis Z a nZZw JVaturaZ ' i c e ur ZhuyZw varaZaZum ZZresuZt 55 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Each year, since 1982. a different depart- ment invites an accomplished executive scholar to WSC to offer a seminar for credit in that particular field. This part time employee is a distinguished person who has made sig- nificant contributions to the discipline of aca- demics. In 1985. the Business Administration Department saw ' its first visiting executive in residence to enhance its program. Mr. John D. Crosier, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable shared his know ledge of both the private and public sector of management in a selected topics class for management majors. Also in the Spring of 1985, the nursing department was visited by Dr. Janice E. Hayes, R.N., who brought with her 20 years of teaching ex- perience to work with faculty on curriculum development. Worcester State welcomed Mr. Joseph P. O ' Donnell as DVS of labor relations in the History Department in the Fall of 1985. As Executive Director of Harvard University Trade Union since 1955, O’Donnell took part in a labor movement symposium held on campus. A world reknown playwright displayed his techniques at WSC to the Media Department this spring. Milan Stitt, author of the play, “The Runner Stumbles , ’ ’ has been writing all his life and had his first piece published at age sixteen. Stitt has been a major contributor to the media department since his arrival at Worcester State. _ { m „ Marie ' G enti i Gom mmieaiioa Q)i or Jer Courier Asisi Germain Waaiil Oiam io Goioioau GGonsiie G ea G $ ur m f Ytai ies 56 . { m oarc eau (jammivucatiofi Q)osorc ers y ' luase or c on oousmesst f {( mrm rcf ioo Goar ara or u kyoAo oCty l r cm UUu ie rcsti ie rcmc rriont Sar y (J u i J ooc 5c ucatiofi 57 oA i fflami to i Qftutsme s „ {{ r iMi tratiofi Dorm Life It ' s a big move leaving the security of “home” to the volatile situation of a college dormitory. For most, making the transition comes easy. Some people seem to fit right in (if they can get in) to Chandler Village, while others have difficulty adjusting to the change as this was the first time being away from home. I mean, these people never even attended summer camp! Living in the dorms may also be, for some, their first time having to share a room, be considerate of other people’s property and privacy. It is, indeed, a learning experience. “What should I bring?”, “I’ll miss my high school friends”, and “How will all my stuff fit into this little place,?” are thoughts that run through the minds of all freshman. But, fear not, parents have been known to give good advice: “Only bring what you real- ly need,” “Take care of your valuables,” and “Don’t worry, you’ll make new friends.” Of course, Mom and Dad are always right, right? ( . t o.uv u ry 6 ina f lam fflea tA ' iciertre Ao ui fflarri ofi fni tortf Srt d a QBuc i CartAa i . ursi ia 58 enni er Glasensirm iz io mj fW f la yc c (Samomics Curtis i£. daywa W . (ux ia . l t u’ jfflarie Glo ya t Cammu izcatio M Q)i orc ers ter uurie Glefir t Gom numcat ou ( . )(Sorc es dAam a Glea y jVatural fcie ice 59 Gor u ci fflou i asi Q uswess {{ mui stration $ ie f lzv (£ xAo ogu s 4.4 rrttrrrtt ♦ M M f ♦ 4 M « M O j tiJl t M r ♦ « • ♦ Commuters 60 The commuter students make up the largest population, 85%, of the Worcester State College community. Commuter life is looked upon with both envy and discountenance. For example, one student who changed her status from a resident to a commuter said, “It’s a hassle having to get up an hour and a half earlier in order to catch the bus and make it to class on time . ” Although her commute has its ups and downs, this student likes the fact that she can go home from school and then “get to sleep at night.” Life is not always a bowl of cherries for the commuter, as some students may think. Yes, they may save money living at home, have their parents cook and clean for them, but the inadequate parking facilities and scheduling inconveniences often place tremendous pressures on the commuter to be well organized and prepared for what sometimes may be a long and arduous day at WSC. , f t y , rr Sffooa Gou ieies ie Aiisu tsxitiofi, Sieoe t tf e co Gom niter Science Qjcunel GSwratAoasGu (Smj i A Garo GajiGmmiam Sek cAo a SSteat er- GArAm Glea i i - Sciences u uHAtoft er- jtfoato ( ornJbater la ice .. (la y QBuam sa . (( tw A raZ on i xv ie a $ Aes (zousines „ { t Wii u tratiofi 62 tSecui „ lfr y y The Club vs. The Metro It is Wednesday night, what can we do? Maybe some ho mework, but, well, there must be something better (anything)! Yes, there is always something to do on a Wednesday night in Worcester especially if you are a college student. The only problem is making the choice: Will it be The Metro or The Club? Both hot night spots offered exciting deals to the college students: free admission with a college I.D. and drink specials. The way many Worcester State College students solved this dilemma was by going to both places the same night. They would just set out the game plan — the Metro first for an hour then The Club for the remainder of the night, or the other way around. Whatever was chosen, the night would be a success — after all — each place abounded with students from all the area colleges. How could you not have a good time? Music, dancing, drinks and fun — what a way to break up the middle of the week. NC CHARGE 90 Commercial Street Worcester, MX C16C8 LADIES NIGHT • COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION WITH THIS CARO • 21 AND OVER • VOIO CONCERTS A PRIVATE PARTIES 2«« CHANOLER STREET. WORCESTER 757 - OOS 1 63 Good Habits Looks like a perfect place to me! When it comes to studying, the lawn is as good a place as any to cram for that exam, especially in the spring time. At WSC, students take advantage of every spot on campus that is conducive to letting the mind develop. The Student Center, Lake Ellie’s edge, the LRC, an empty classroom, C.V. study lounge are just a few examples of locations students can be found hard at work. One sophomore said, “I’ll study anywhere I can find peace and quiet.’’ He admits, “I just want to be comfortable — I usually end up in the strangest places.” While others would rater curl up in their beds at home with the T.V. set or radio on. “I’ve seen people reading by the fountain or at the bus stop studying while waiting for the bus.” Another person said “I like to get my work done in the student center cafeteria in between classes.” One thing is for sure, no matter where WSC students study, they make good use of their extra time. Sofe ua j(fa u ' aias Qoio aqu 64 ’ fman jWcAa owtAt kucAo aa O Ar r . ( Zon ' a Su asi 06 . . (Jon a t 03iyc o oy 65 Spag’s Where can you find contact lens cleaner in the economy size bottle for under $2.00? Where can you purchase all your cleaning supplies for the house and still have change leftover ? Or get packages of Peppridge Farm milano cookies to have on hand for study breaks? Where else but Spag’s, located on Route 9 in Shrewsbury. Spag’s no bags, is a favorite shopping place among college students as it fits their tight budgets. Almost everything and any- thing can be found at Spag’s, the home of Spagtacular values. Students, especially dorm residents, can be seen stocking up on all their personal needs at the start of every semester. Compulsive buyers may be seeking out that great buy for someone special, not just at Christmas time, but throughout the year. e jtlz gforcl ' (( M zaz i _ (f m ocA ( . $uaw£ Z ' _ h s tv M nr w QSecAu . urm . (1mm Patricia (9 ’ Connor Sar () u c iooc dic uca um 66 ion . ( ■ t-Crit zAer- f (ea A ' ic ' e u ' c . I ary iAct t iAm m o arA G i c tooa (Saucatio i c foa ? i€ HiuAt . (fcuAematicA 68 . ( Qa€z Ae . i {’ ( t . (lu ac ylmrdofi ()ornfiater- tSdence jVe A s i ?aA ’ 68usme { Anm A ' riUaon ‘A Aarcn tfloac i you me Az minis ra zofi What Goes Up The Worcester Municipal Airport is not just an airplane terminal, but a place where college students go to relax, park and or so- cialize. On many occasions, the airport has been known to be the night spot, with its lounge attracting many. In good weather, students find peacefulness in watching the planes take off and are able to let their minds wander just as far. As one of the city’s major attributes, the airport serves as a transfer station to other large air terminals, such as Logan and Bradley International. Although small in size, the airport is used regularly. WSC dorm students can attest to this as planes can be heard loud and clear flying very low overhead. “Sometimes it feels like they’re right in my living room!’’ said one Chandler Village resident, “I hear them going by at all hours of the night.” The airplanes can also be a distraction in the classroom, as students strain to hear their professor’s lecture. Maybe the extra noise isn’t so bad after all, huh? 69 Who’s Who In 1J 6 The 19 C edition of Who ' s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges will include the following 54 students from Worcester State College who have been selected as national outstanding leaders. Dorothy Aaron, Catherine Anderson, William Banks Jr., Laurie Benoit, Suzanne Bradley, Ruth Brenninkmeyer , Marianne Brophy, Glenn Capachin, Patrick Carmody , Lisa Champlin, James Ciras, Brian Costello, Paula DiNardo, Elizabeth Dodge, Shawn Doyle, Ann Marie Dunn, Lisa Fazio, Karen Fessenden, Linda Foley, Alice Forrester, Michelle Gingras, Cheryl Gosselin , Lee Gourdeau, John Hamilton, Holly Holden, Steven Kresco, Heather Larkin, Donna LaBlanc, Colleen Ledoux, Michael Levesque, Francis Malone, Anita Masterson, Karen Mercier, Sally Mercier , Catherine Nagle, Scott Parent, Maryann Regan, David Rhodes, Lynne Robbins, Thomas Sargent, Russell Sawicki, Scott Siemen, Mark Stockwell, Paula Sullivan, Lisa Terfera, Michelle Towne, Sheryl Turner, Carolyn Tyler, Dorothy Verheyen, Helene Verrochi, Ann Walsh-Pelczarski , Alfred Wheeler, Wendy Whitaker, and Elaine Cummings. 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W CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Sunday, May 18 , 1986 77 BOOZE CRUISE Monday, May 19, 1986 78 SENIOR BARBECUE Tuesday, May 20, 1986 79 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY May 21 to May 23, 1986 80 SMILE YOU’RE ON CANDID CAMERA Clockwise from right: Mary Vairo uses the favorite W.S.C. method of studying, hit the Snack Bar before the exam with the notes.; The Chandler Village laundry room did such a good job, for once, that Mike Levesque and Dave Gianino just couldn’t resist showing it off.; Heidi Schlusser takes time out from the demands of college life. 81 Clockwise from top: A student walks through the quad; A scholar strolls to the library after class.; Bill Banks smiles for the camera.; Friends enjoy each other’s company by Lake Ellie. ; Multi-pierced ears were the latest fad.; Finding something to do between classes was easy for Mike Mulvey.; A student catches up on the latest facts and fiction with the Student Voice. 83 84 85 86 Top to bottom, L. to R., Students of all ages enjoy the asphalt lot turned quadrangle.; The new map on campus was a welcome new feature for visitors.; Michelle Collette and Dorothy Aaron share secrets between classes.; Ann Marie Gentili at her best?; The Vairos entertain Christopher Columbus, a.k.a. Gordon Jackson.; Nutra-Sweet brand sweetener makes this Tab drinker very happy. 87 Top to bottom. L to R; Is the mail in yet?; D.J. Jim Correia enjoys his air shift at VVSCW.; A student lines up a shot in the Rec. room.; The Barnes and Noble takeover of the bookstore improved the variety of clothing. SMILE! 88 Let Me Entertain You! 89 The Countdown Begins Every year the members of the senior class celebrate a Countdown Party. Traditionally, it has been called the 99 Days Party — the class officers decided to be a bit more unique and at the same time avoid scheduling conflicts by hav- ing an “86 Days Party instead. Catchy, huh? The “86 Days Party,” held at the Spencer Country Inn, was a complete success. Seniors and guests alike enjoyed D.J. Eric Gross. Perhaps we’ve started a new tradition? 90 92 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE OCT. 14, 1985 Kfl 93 THIRD ANNUAL HONORS CONVOCATION When we were in grammar school and did well on a test, we would receive a gold star and the paper would be hung up on the refrigerator for all to see. As time went on and we entered college, it became neces- sary to recognize academic achievement on a larger scale. This is where the Honors Convocation comes in. Three years ago Worcester State College held its first convocation in order to celebrate the academic ex- cellence of its students. The formal ceremony entails a processional of faculty and administrators dressed in robes from their alma maters followed by the speakers. Our honored convocation speakers in the past have been Alex Haley, Dr. Thomas Noguchi and this year’s Honorable W. Arthur Garrity Jr. Each offered advice and encouragement to the students. Garrity said, “1 must join you in applause of scholastic achievement. The search for the underlying causes is the very essence of higher educa- tion.” The awards are broken down into academic major, scholarship, spe- cial recognition, achievement awards and Board of Regents Tui- tion Grants. Honor Societies in- ductees are also recognized at the ceremony. President Vairo called it a “special occasion honoring students.” Thus another tradition is bom at WSC in the honoring of excellence in academia. For some of us, it is still nice to hang that paper on the refrigerator. 94 5 1 Clockwise from top left: Cheryl Turner receives the Communication Disorders Award from President Vairo.; Beth Harvey is presented with a plaque for her outstanding achievement in engineering.; S.G.A. president, Cindi McTiernan welcomes everyone on behalf of the student body.; The Honors Convocation involved many faculty members.; The honorable W. Arthur Garrity was the speaker.; The Judge is presented an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters, Honoris Causa. 95 96 97 Halloween Dance 99 Mnlthau ©pen J-Iintse The holiday spirit was felt and shared by those who attended the Holiday Open House held in the Student Center just before w inter break. The purpose of the celebration is to gather faculty, students and the Worcester State College community together to enjoy each other ' s company and prepare for the joyous holiday season ahead. The Student Center w as dressed in the holiday spirit and full of lights which were used at the Focus on the Arts. As guests chatted and nibbled at the large entree of dishes in the blue lounge, they were entertained by Professor Louis Celona on piano singing Christmas songs. To add to the entertainment of the evening, the Charlottle Klein dancers performed in the Ex- hibit Area. From a sensuous modem dance to a ballet-like performance, the audience was entranced by the graceful motions. Of course, Klein ' s four year old granddaughter got into the act singing “Let Me Entertain You.” She Did. 100 101 102 As moths to a flame, two searchlights drew approximately 500 art lovers towards Worcester State College to celebrate, revel, and gorge themselves on a feast of dance, drama, poetry, pictures and sweet music to the ear. Men in tuxedoes and women in gowns gathered in the blue lounge to pay tribute to six supporters of the arts. The Focus on the Arts was all brought about because someone at the college “had a vision,” said President Vairo, referring to Susan E. Gotz, a Board of Trustees member who was chairperson of the affair. The six honored arts partrons expressed their gratitude in their own way. Tom Freudenheim, Director of Worcester Art Museum, said he believes it is important to work with the commu- nity because the success of the museum has depended upon it. Charlotte Klein, founder of Charlotte Klein Dance Studios, hopes a center for the arts will open on campus some day. “Satisfaction in the arts itself, not just in public recognition,” said Harry Levenson conductor of the Central Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Robert Maher, chairman of Worcester Cultural Commission said funds never would have been raised to support the arts had it not been for the support of community volunteers. “Worcester State has participated in the arts in the community and I’m very proud to have been a part of it,” said Marilyn Spear, an edito- rial writer and reviewer for Worcester Telegram Gazette. Former director of Summer’s World, Charles Washburn said a society’s greatness can be measured by how available art is to all its citizens.” The WSC Community was given the chance to show what they can do, and they did it with style. There was plenty of entertainment to choose from, everywhere you turned around. The WSC Choir performed four selections under the direc- tion of Prof. Louis Celona, who himself sang Neopolitan songs later on. Honky tonk music abounded in One Lancer Place with banjo and piano. Chuck and Mudd did some contemporary folk music while Sandy Greenlaw kept to the American folk tradition. The rock duo “Zap” of Bob Paulhus and Paul Zalewski entertained listeners with original songs on guitar. Art Exhibits set the background for the ex- citement and included photographs and artwork by WSC students and faculty. Uniqueness was the key to the poetry readings. The themes varied from personal accounts, to the abstract, to experiences or history that others could relate to. The auditorium was the setting for the drama as students did an admirable job performing a variety of love scenes from Shakespearean plays and Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” came to life on stage under the direction of Ann Marie Shea. The Charlotte Klein Dance Company dazzled the audience as members performed a variety of dances in the Exhibit Area, some which have qualified for the Dance American competition. One routine was a traditional tap dancing by four younger girls which was choreographed by Klein. Overall, the event was a tremendous success grossing $24,000 for the arts at WSC in the most appropriate way. Opposite page: President Philip David Vairo. This page, 1-r: Alex Haley was invited to WSC by Dr. Vairo to speak at the First Annual Honors Convocation in 1984. Dr. Moxie Goll donated funds for campus beautification. President Vairo and friends cut the ribbon at the all new Campus Ministry House dedication. ALOHA ! WSC Goes Hawaiian For Winter Carnival 1986 Winter Carnival week has been a tradition at Worcester State for almost 25 years; with the ex- ception of the few snowless years when it was Springiest. It ' s rebirth in February 1984, with Disney ' s Winter Wonderland, was the begin- ning of something special for the class of 1986. While we ' ve never won over-all first place, we certainly have put up a good fight or two dur- ing Winter Carnivals past. Thanks to us (during our sophomore year) the $ class skits evolved from last minute disorganized nothings into meaningful plays with plots, props, music, scripts and lighting. The class of ' 86 set the trend with its first place Cinderella In Chandler Village.” This year was certainly no different. Since the Senior Class is always the smallest, it is expected that they won ' t do well. In 1986 we had our problems, to be sure. W ' ith all their football players the class of ' 89 came on strong for athletic events. The sophomores ( ' 89) showed tremendous spirit throughout Winter Carnival Week. The Juniors, well — The less said about the Juniors, the better! Winter Carnival was a time to combine tradi- tions w ith fresh ideas. One new item added this year was the Opening Ceremony. Corny! Class Presidents and Winter Carnival committee members had a procession, to the official Music of the 1984 Olympics! Speeches and Pep talks were presented, including a moment of silence, led by Associate Dean Paul Joseph, for Christa MacAulifee and her crew-mates upon the ill- fated Space Shuttle Challenger. Go Hawaiian” — as a theme for the weeks events — was very easy to work with. All programming organizations, even the Poetry Center, contributed an event. The Lancers even had two!! Students said Aloha ” to the Luau, Hawaiian Dancers, Comedians Mike Moto and Tim ( Sounds like fun”) Cavanaugh and the Finale Dance. New competitive events, such as the Class Advisors Scavenger Hunt, kept the week full of surprises. History was made at Worcester State on the first day of the festivities. The one hundred sweatshirts, designed by Michelle Pouliot and printed by Dorothy Verheyen were completely sold out in a matter of hours. The sale price was set at $4.00 — maybe that ' s why! The committee got on top of things and printed up 100, football jerseys the following day. Never again will shirt sales be the object of the Student Vice’s columns . . on sale until 1999!” The Seniors made a very heroic ast Stand.” Maybe we’ve never had the physical strength to win snow football . hockey or tug-of-war. but we always seem to take the events that take a little more brains and skill such as the college bowl. Our class skit The Brady Bunch Goes To Hawaii” wasn’t too bad, either, except for Jim Polito’s jokes. At least we kept our skit-winning tradition, and that’s all we ever really wanted to do. This was the most successful Winter Carnival I ' ve ever seen,” commented Tim Sullivan, Assistant Director of Student Activi- ties, to the Chairman Paula DiNardo at the Finale Dance. It was, because we made it happen! 104 Top to Bottom, L to R; Class Presidents display their awards. Freshmen score an enormous victory in the Pie Eating Contest. Winter Carnival Committee Chairperson, Paula DiNardo. 105 Aloha! 106 COFFEEHOUSE PRESENTS... CLASS SKITS ran mmmm WED. FEB 5 i ' - m s AuanoRiir 107 TOTALS 1986 98.75 Third 1987 55.00 Bucket! 1988 103.75 Second 1989 112.50 First Aloha! 109 The St. Pat’s Day Bash The Dating Game ,1 IV f 4 [s! ' 114 The hidden talents of Worcester State College students came alive at the Bluemoon Coffeehouse’s annual talent show, where contestants competed for cash prizes. A total of nine aspiring young performing acts entered the contest this year, proving they can do just about anything. The entertainment ranged from beautiful ballads to three rowdy rock bands that kept the audience attentive. First place prize of $1(X) went to Ann Marie Gentili and Mark Stockwell, who accompanied her to Memory” from the hit broadway musical Cats.” Red Line,” a four man band captured second place winning $50 for their two selections. In third place overall was Bill Turgeon, who impersonated comedians and U.S. Presidents. Other acts included the band called, “Ulterior Motive,” who performed two originals. The five man group named Conquest” performed two Aerosmith hits. The zany Michelle LaFlamme graced the stage with her presence as the singing nun. Her solo was hardly a Christian act. Nancy Heck, backed by brothers Oh and What the Heck,” sang two ballads. Lisyncer and Billy Idol look alike Eric Allen dubbed the words to one of the rock star’s hits. Cathy Coleman showed her expertise on the electric guitar to a George Benson song. Student Talent Night L-R, top to bottom: To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before!! First place Ann Marie Gentili performs a stunning piece from the hit musical “Cats.” Bob and Paul jam together again. 115 Senior Night In The Pub 117 DO’A World Music Ensemble 118 119 Spring Fling ’86 Annual Semi-Formal Dinner Dance April 25 , 1986 Spencer Country Inn 120 Clockwise, top to bottom: The tables were set for a romantic evening; A member of the pop rock band Blockyard takes a break and smiles for the camera; This couple celebrates their engagement with a good friend; and Fr. Roland wouldn’t have missed this special occasion as he and friends ‘say cheese!’ sponsored by The Freshman , Sophomore md Junior classes 121 Left: One date just wasn ' t enough for tl single. Right: I’ll drink to that! Bottom: dance Madame?” 122 123 Day Coffeehouse 124 125 Student Center Staff 126 United Cam 128 129 LOTTERY WINNERS 130 To be or not to be a resident of Chandler Village? This is the ques- tion students who wish to live on campus are faced with each year. With 485 total spaces available, 210 of the rooms are reserved for incom- ing freshmen and transfers. Less than 300 upperclassmen have the opportunity to reside in the townhouses. Therefore, students must take a chance on keeping their rooms by playing the lottery game. The “Lottery” has undergone many changes over the past four years. Every year new im- provements are added, striving to achieve a fair and equitable system. The room selection process has been evaluated and reviewed by the hous- ing staff and protested by students, who both see a definite need for additional dormitories in order to accommodate all who wish to live in Chandler Village. 131 r A ! 0 1 f a til ii J 133 FROZEN MOMENTS 134 There’s No Place Like Home! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! Homecoming. A time when leaves change and so do emotions. The students are almost mid-way into the semester and for those who are seniors, their college days are almost over. It is a time for reflections and for looking ahead. The homecoming weekend at Worcester State College is exciting and especially so this past year as our football team made history with an undefeated record in NCAA Division III. The homecoming victory of 35-7 over Lowell University astounded everyone and made the college proud of its team. “I’m very, very proud because I’ve never seen a team so committed,” said President Vairo. After a day of tailgating, cheering and celebrating, students with their friends and families went to the Student Center to enjoy a dinner dance sponsorerd by the Lancer Society. On Sunday, a brunch was served followed by the traditional senior capping ceremony. continued on the next page Top to bottom, L. to R.: Students enjoy the festivities at the Lowell game.; The Homecoming Queen and her Court.; Let’s celebrate the 35-7 victory!; R.O.T.C. army cadette, Mike Levesque adds a little patriotism to the day. V 1 138 The crowd is anticipating a Lancer Touchdown.; This says it all!; Getting ready to kick A--!!! 139 140 141 SENIOR CAPPING To be recognized as a senior — what a pleasure to bestow upon a person. And in the form of a cap no less! Yes, this is what senior capping is all about, letting the community know who the graduating seniors are so that they know their endeavors of the past three and a half years have not been in vain. Worcester State College has been honoring its students in this tradition since the 1920’s when the college was dedicated exclusively to educat- ing those interested in careers as teachers. The graduating classes were small then, maybe 30 or 40 students, compared to over 700 this year, but the dedication to quality still remains. This tradition tops off homecoming weekend. After the fun and frolic of Saturday, Sunday afternoon is time to be serious (if people dressed in black gowns placing square boards with tassles on them on each other’s head can be con- sidered serious). It is a time to reflect on what has been accomplished in the previous six semesters and what needs to be done to make commencement a reality. It was hard for these seniors to panic about their futures after a number of people stepped up to the stage and told them to be optimistic and to “take charge of your lives. ’ ’ Dr. Maureen Stefa- nini. Class of ' 86 Advisor, recommended posi- tive thinking, and said to remember, “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Jim Polito, member of the senior class and student trustee, echoed her optimism in telling his classmates that they have control over their destinies. These words of inspiration are important to people who have devoted a great deal of time and effort into pursuing a college career. It was not an easy path, and it was, at times, discouraging, but it will prove worthwhile in the long run. Senior Capping can be considered a mock graduation, except the excitement was not there fully; not until 10:00 a.m. on May 24th was the real sense of achievement felt. Clockwise from far left; Lisa Fazio and Mark Stock well served as class marshals.; Dave Gianino and Michelle Collette converse at the Senior Capping Reception.; The W.S.C. Cheerleaders show their style.; Field Hockey was one of the highlights of Homecoming Weekend.; What’s the next cheer?; The Seniors await the start of the ceremony. 143 John F. Coughlin In Memoriam ( 1919 - 1986 ) Everybody knew Doc Coughlin. He was everyone’s friend, and whether close to him or not, his glinting eyes, big smile and humble personality gave warmth to those around him. Doc came to WSC 16 years ago. He founded the WSC men’s hockey program and was its first head coach, bringing them to two ECAC wins in 1974 and 1977. Doc retired from this position in 1981, but his love for students, WSC and athletics kept him with the athletic department continuing his assistant director of recreational facilities position. Most of us were lucky enough to see Doc this fall at Homecoming. He made great efforts to cheer on the football, hockey and field hockey teams whenever his doctors allowed. He even was at Fitton field to root for the football team when they fell to Holy Cross’s JV team. John F. Coughlin died on January 4, 1986, at the age of 66. He will be remembered and missed by our community. Football Sept. 7 Western N.E. W 14-0 Sept. 14 Fitchburg State W 39-12 Sept. 22 Holy Cross J.V. L 0-35 (scrimage) Oct. 5 Stony Brook W 35-10 Oct. 12 William Paterson W 31-27 Oct. 26 Univ. of Lowell W 35-7 FINAL RECORD: 5W-OL 146 FOOTBALL 147 148 Sept. 12 Western N.E. L 1-2 Sept. 14 Roger Williams L 1-3 Sept. 16 Anna Maria T 0-0 Sept. 19 S.M.U. L 1-4 Sept. 25 Fitchburg State L 0-3 Sept. 28 Clark Univ. RAIN Sept. 30 Suffolk Univ. W 5-3 Dct. 2 Framingham State L 1-4 Dct. 5 Nichols T 0-0 Oct. 8 Assumption L 2-4 Oct. 10 Salem State L 0-4 Oct. 12 W.P.I. L 0-4 Oct. 14 Bridgewater L 0-4 Oct. 16 Westfield State L 0-8 Oct. 19 Curry College L 0-1 Oct. 21 N. Adams State L 0-8 Oct. 23 Mass Maritime L 1-5 FINAL RECORD: 1-13-2 Soccer 149 i 150 Field Hockey Sept. 12 Nichols L 1-2 Sept. 17 Wellesley L 1-3 Sept. 19 Simmons W 4-0 Sept. 23 Keene L 2-4 Sept. 25 Fitchburg W 2-0 Oct. 8 Salem State L 0-4 Oct. 10 Western N.E. W 1-0 Oct. 14 Assumption L 0-1 Oct. 18 Bridgewater L 0-3 Oct. 19 Clark Univ. W 2-1 Oct. 21 Anna Maria W 5-6 Oct. 22 W.P.I. L 1-2 Oct. 24 Elms W 4-0 Oct. 26 Framingham W 3-1 Oct. 28 Westfield L 1-2 Oct. 31 S.M.U. L 2-3 FINAL RECORD: 7W-9L 151 Nov. 22 Worcester Tech L 69-79 Nov. 23 Nichois L 76-81 Nov. 30 Amherst L 74-89 Dec. 2 Curry W 89-68 Dec. 4 Eastern Conn. L 61-85 Dec. 7 Anna Maria W 86-69 Dec. 1 1 Nichols L 74-78 Dec. 27 Montclair Upsala L 73-92 Tournament Dec. 28 Montclair Tournament L 76-38 Jan. 8 Assumption W 64-62 Jan. 11 S.M.U. L 89-94 Jan. 14 Fitchburg State L 77-85 Jan. 18 Westfield State W 80-79 Jan. 21 Framingham State W 95-87 Jan. 23 Nichols W 80-73 Jan. 25 N. Adams State W 61-59 Jan. 28 Bridgewater State L 77-97 Feb. 1 Plymouth State L 65-66 Feb. 4 Salem State L 86-92 Feb. 8 Fitchburg State L 67-77 Feb. 11 Westfield State L 94-104 Feb. 13 Framingham State L 82-90 Feb. 15 N. Adams State W 73-66 Feb. 17 Bridgewater State W 71-61 Feb. 21 Salem St ate L 99-112 FINAL RECORD: 9W-16L 152 Women’s Basketball Nov. 22 Worcester Tech L 63- 76 Jan. 18 Westfield State W 61- 56 Feb. 1 1 Westfield State L 51- 57 Nov. 23 Anna Maria W 63- 43 Jan. 21 Framingham State L 53- 70 Feb. 13 Framingham State W 69- 64 Nov. 26 Assumption L 54- 69 Jan. 23 Wellesley W 68- 67 Feb. 15 N. Adams State L 75- 78 Dec. 2 Clark Univ. L 55- 87 Jan. 25 N. Adams State W 80- 68 Feb. 17 Bridgewater State L 48- 87 Dec. 4 Eastern Conn. L 46- 76 Jan. 28 Bridgewater State L 58- 73 Feb. 19 Rhode Island College L 66- 77 Dec. 7 Anna Maria W 68- 46 Jan. 30 Plymouth State L 56- 73 Feb. 21 Salem State L 66- 77 Dec. 10 U Mass Boston L 56- 75 Feb. 1 Eastern Nazarene W 60- 51 Feb. 24 Western Conn. L 55- 68 Jan. 14 Fitchburg State L 66- 67 Feb. 4 Salem State L 55-103 FINAL RECORD: 8W-17L Jan. 16 S.M.U. L 49- 70 Feb. 8 Fitchburg State W 81- 80 153 Hockey Nov. 23 Skidmore W 4-3 Feb. 4 Western N.E. W 8-3 Nov. 25 Assumption W 7-4 Feb. 6 Fitchburg L 4-11 Nov. 30 Keene State L 5-6 Feb. 8 U Mass Boston L 3-15 Dec. 2 Plymouth State L 3-7 Feb. 11 N. Adams State L 4-19 Dec. 5 Suffolk Univ. L 1-1 1 Feb. 13 Plymouth State L 2-9 Dec. 7 S.M.U. L 4-14 Feb. 15 Curry College L 5-9 Dec. 11 Nichols W 8-4 Feb. 18 Amherst L 8-16 Jan. 15 Keene State W 6-4 Feb. 20 Salem State L 2-16 Jan. 18 Framingham L 10-11 Feb. 22 Hawthorne College L 7-8 Jan. 22 Nichols W 7-4 Feb. 23 Villanova W 9-6 Jan. 25 Western N.E. W 14-6 Feb. 25 Framingham L 3-8 Feb. 1 Bentley L 6-10 FINAL RECORD: 9W -15L 154 Volleyball 155 156 Sept. 12 Western N.E. W 5-4 Sept. 18 Framingham W 7-2 Sept. 24 Fitchburg State w 7-2 Sept. 26 Framingham w 6-3 Oct. 1 Western N.E. L 4-5 Oct. 3 Salem State L 2-7 Oct. 5 Bridgewater T 4-4 Oct. 7 Westfield State W 8-1 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Mass Martitime N. Adams State FINAL RECORD: W L 6-3-1 9-0 1-8 Tennis 157 April 1 Mass Maritime W 3-2 April 19 Salem State L 2-6 April 1 Mass Maritime L 6-8 April 20 Bridgewater L 4-8 April 5 Curry College W 9-3 April 20 Bridgewater L 3-4 April 5 Curry College T 7-7 April 22 Assumption L 3-4 April 10 Anna Maria W 12-6 April 24 Clark Univ. W 6-0 April 12 Fitchburg State L 6-15 April 25 Westfield State W 8-7 April 12 Fitchburg State L 1-11 April 25 Westfield State L 1-8 April 13 Framingham State L 5-8 April 30 Western N.E. W 4-3 April 13 Framingham State W 9-1 April 30 Western N.E. L 5-8 April 15 Rhode Island L 0-10 May 1 U Mass Brown L 7-12 April 16 Anna Maria W 6-5 May 3 N. Adams State L 1-12 April 17 Nichols College L 3-7 May 3 N. Adams State L 1-6 April 19 Salem State L 6-9 Baseball 158 March 29 St. Joseph’s Maine W 11-0 April 28 Western N.E. 2 Wins — 10-0; 1-0 April 1 S.M.U. L 1-5 May 1 W.P.I. W 10-1 April 3 Smith College W 10-0 May 3 N. Adams State W 5-1; L 2-5 April 5 Suffolk Univ. 2 Wins-Scores NA May 6 Rhode Island L 3-6 April 10 Anna Maria 2 Wins — 6-0; 10-2 MAIAW tournament at SMU: SMU W 5-0 April 12 Fitchburg State 2 Wins — 5-4; 6-3 Boston College W 2-1 April 13 Framingham State 2 Wins — 4-0; 5-4 The women’s softball team is the 1986 MAIAW class B April 15 Assumption College L 2-4 Division III softball champs. April 17 Clark Univ. L 1-2 ECAC at SMU:SMU L 0-1 April 19 Salem State L 2-3 Salem W 10-3 April 20 Bridgewater State April 22 U Mass Boston April 25 Westfield State 2 Losses — 0-3; 3-4 W 12-0 2 Wins — 1-0; 2-1 SMU L 0-1 Season’s record: 21 Wins 10 Losses Softball 159 MOVMOfKftfil UtniLlTT Crew 160 Synergism 161 syn’er gism ( siner-jiz-em ) n. the com- bined effect of two or more agents that is greater than the effect if either of the agents used alone. Student Government! Senate Exhibitionists Program Council Lancer Society Bluemoon Coffeehouse Newman Association Outdoor Club Poetry Center Ski Club Student Television Organization The Student Voice Third World Alliance WSCW Radio N on-Traditional Student Alliance Pep Club 1986 Yearbook Class of 1986 Class of 1987 Class of 1988 Class of 1989 162 Leadership W orkshop 1986 163 164 Leading and Learning Leadership Experience 165 Leadership Workshop 1986 Leading and Learning 166 Program Council, L to R Paula DiNardo: Vice Chairperson, Mike Di Collella: Chairperson, Carolyn McCarthy: Secretary, Tim Sullivan: Advisor, Andrea Brunzell: Treasurer Tuesday afternoons at 3:00 was the time for the Program Council Meetings. All organizations were funded by the Program Council 167 The Student Voice Voice Staff: L to R Michael Levesque, Carolyn Reney, Mark Pultorak, Chuck Schroeder, Ellen Peltier, John Hamilton, Joe Sheerin, Shari Dewitte, Michelle LaFlamme, Maria Salatino, Kristin Dejong, Cathy Wood, Mark Stockwell, Karen Ricci, Lisa Fazio and Ann Marie Dunn © © n g A typical Monday in the Student Voice office, with Advisor Bob Walker overseeing the production. The Student Voice Editorial Staff: (L to R) Anne Marie Dunn, Managing Editor, Chuck Schroeder, and Lisa Fazio, Editors-in-Chief, Ellen Peltier, Assistant Managing Editor and Mark Stockwell, Photo Editor. Not pictured: Craig Semon, Entertainment Editor, Peter Fisk, Editorial Page Editor, and Bob Roderick, Business Manager. 168 169 to C f The Lancer Society, L to R, top row, Russ Sawicki, Jerome Hewlett, Cathy Carey, Andrea McDonald, Jim Polito. Rhonda Kelly, Beth Harvey bottom row, L to R, John Harrison, Bill Barry, Barry Segaloff. The Exhibitionists 170 Ski Club Officers, L to R, John Aslanian, Mark Ferigno, John Desimone The Outdoor Club, Lto R, Steve Trimby: Faculty Advisor, Mark Stockwell, Mike Plourde, Connie Mayotle, Steve Warden, Mark Olsen 171 WSCW Radio 172 Student Television Organizations C-TV-3 Chandler Village Residential Staff The Poetry Center 173 Daytime Programming Committee, Chairperson: Brian Costello Bluemoon Coffeehouse 174 Student Senate, L to R, top to bottom, Brian Costello, Billy Karapanos, Jim Polito, Alan Jackson, Ronda Kelly, Cindi McTieman and Andrea MacDonald Senior Class Officers, L to R, Andrea Ross: Secretary, MaryAnn Regan: President, Dorothy Aaron: Treasurer, not pictured, Michelle Towne: Vice President 175 1 ; Class of 1987 Officers, L to R top to bottom, Jill Frechette, Lisa Fisher. Ken Brissette and Lisa Roach Class of 1988 Officers, L to R Sara Cavallo and Renee Gagne 176 A L L Celebrating a Year of Dedication to Student Activities 177 Organizational 178 179 Celebrating A Year Of Dedication To Student Activities 180 We’ve Only Just Begun i COMMENCEMENT May 24, 1986 Our years at Worcester State College seemed to have disappeared as fast as the raindrops that fell on commencement day did. As the rain helped the earth in its growth, so did our college experience help us to grow and develop. And this was only our beginning! The world has so much to offer each of the young men and women who walked across the stage on graduation day and as long as our enthusiasm to learn never dies in each one of us, we will have just as much, if not more, to give back to our world. Just as the Carpenter’s song signifies — each phase of our life lends itself to a new beginning — making the best of it is up to us now. We’ve Only Just Begun We’ve only just begun to live White lace and promises A kiss for luck and we’ re on our way Yes We’ve just begun Before the rising sun, we smile So many roads to choose. We ll find a place where there’s room to grow And yes we’ve just begun Sharing horizons that are new to us Watching the signs along the way. Talking it over just the two of us Working together day to day . . . Together And when the evening comes, we smile So much of life ahead, We start out walking and learn to run And yes we’ve just begun We’ve only just begun — The Carpenten 182 Top: President Vairo continues the tradition at WSC by unlocking and opening the alumni gates. The graduating seniors pass through the wrought iron gates and proceed to the football field to participate in the 110th commencement exercises. Middle: Lee Gourdeau, Ann Marie Gentili, Lisa Champlain, and Helene Verrochi are only a few of the students to shake Pres. Vairo ' s hand while passing through the alumni gates. Left: Andrea Ross lets Jim Polito in on a secret. 183 Right: Despite the rain, Lisa Boudrot happily makes her way to the podium to receive her degree. Below left: Robert C. Achorn, president and publisher of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, was guest speaker. Below middle: History professor Robert McGraw (far right) lets loose a grin. Below right: A serious thought overcomes this senior. ’ flk - 9 Left: Board of Trustees Chair Jordon Levy congratulates Michael Levesque for successfully completing his four year program at Worcester State. Below: Linda Titus shares a happy moment with her family. Top: Mary Beth Pustis (center) awaiting her degree in education. Above: Class president Mary Ann Regan addresses her classmates. Right: Sen. John Houston and Sen. (Jerry D’Amico wait for their turn at the podium. 186 vM K Top Left: Paula DiNardo was class marshal for commencement exercises. Top right: Media department chairperson Dion Schaff (right) kills some time with fellow faculty member. Above middle: Lisa Fazio accepts the Ella M. Whitney award from Vice President of Student Affairs James Rauker. Above: Pres. Vairo awards another degree. 187 Right: Newly appointed student trustee Cindi McTiernan welcomes everyone to commencement. Below left: Approximately 700 seniors received the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Below right: Dept, of Languages and Literature professor Richard S. Tyrell was faculty marshal for the occasion. Way below: Although the rain dampened the ground on May 24, umbrellas were used to keep the seniors dry while making their way to the podium. 188 Mar StockweU 190 191 Tony Connors Mark Stockwell 192 Tina Cosenza 193 Tony Connors V- 194 Mark Stockwell CREDITS Photo Credits Mark Stock we 11 Henry Grampietro Don Bullens Rick Sy Ann Marie Gentili Lynne Robbins Mike DiColella Tony Connors Chris Navin Tina Cosenza Greg McDougal Layout, Copy and Page Designs by: Amie Lohmann, Hunter Publishing Representative Lisa Fazio Beth Harvey Ann Marie Dunn Ken Brisette Paula DiNardo Chuck Schroeder Dorothy Aaron Pat Pearson Andrea Ross Ann Marie Gentili Advisors William Byers Don Bullens Brian Dinsdale 198 WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE Student Government Association 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Dear Readers, I present to you the 1986 Worcester State College Yearbook which we have titled TRANSITIONS. This seems a most appropriate title since this Yearbook saw some very serious changes. The end of first semester brought winter along with the resignation of the yearbook editors. The Student Affairs Office looked to the Senior Class Officers to fill the position and I proudly accepted the challenge. Had I known the hours and hours of long, hard work required to produce such a publication perhaps my response would have been different. In spite of the lack of a large staff, I believe we have done quite well. More importantly, we ' ve done our best! I know we can ' t please everyone but I hope we have brought a smile to some as you reflect on your days as a student. This is our concrete memory of Worcester State College. Please treasure it as much as I do. For me, it is a symbol of months of hard work, stress and pride. For you, I hope it is a symbol of all you ' ve learned and experienced; of those you ' ve met and those to whom you are still close. I hope you have all made a smooth transition from Worcester State College to the next path of your life. I wish you success in the future. May you always remember Worcester State College with a smile. To my staff a sincere thank you. Without you there would be no Yearbook. Sincerely, Dorothy Aaron Editor-In-Chief 1986 TRANSITIONS 199 m • Winston-Salem HUNTER PUBLISHING COMPANY • North Carolina Arnold Lohmann, Milford, MA