Millis High School - Mowhawk Yearbook (Millis, MA)

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CLASS PROPHECY The brilliant colors of the sunset are just setting beyond the trees as we are anxiously awaiting nightfall because this is June 7, the year 2004. Location: Back lawn of Mr. Lowell Keith's. A reenactment of the gradua- tion bash that took place 25 years ago. My name is Phil Rouse. My name is Judy Travers and we'll be reporting to you live from the back porch of the Keith residence, thanks partially to the help we have received from WGSP Radio, owned and managed by Terry Alger, Jeanette Matthews, Lisa Palange, and Corlyne Mick. Okay, First to arrive as usual are Judy Toth and Linda Tiberi, who have in- formed us that they are currently working on the Ford Motor Company's Safety First Committee. When asked what she felt would be the most effective safety feature, Ms. Toth replied, Keeping Laurene Coyle off the road. Judy, the party hasn't even begun yet, and already these two people have a glow on. You can't blame them, that's Kathi Menne and Rebecca Woodard who work for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission out of Washington, D.C. They have just returned from Six Mile Island, where head scientists Donald Tackett, David Tolar, Mike Bradley, David Clark, and Robert McCown reported a leak in the reactor cham- ber. When commenting on the possible cause of the ac- cident, all five scientists quickly pointed at each other. Now, more people are arriving. Here, coming from behind the shed, is Ronnie Pettis, Mike Kilmartin, Bob Yered, Tom Roche, John Engwer, Dave Ciasullo, and Peter Merritt, who are now starring in the new movie, 'iWarriors ll , which is being shown at the new chain of movie theatres managed by Clark Andrews and Mike Whelihan. lnta Ezerins, it is rumored, is just beginning to film a sequel to Love at First Bite , while Andy Latosek is leading a gang looking for chain saw terrorists through the Maine Woods. Kelly Bayliss, Ellen Campbell, and Luanne Murphy are now tri-owners of Swing or Sting Computer Dating Service. From what we hear, Don 162 Marragio and Dan McBride, their oldest clients, still think they need a bee for a sting. Now driving in is the infamous stunt team of Dennis Clancy, Jim Keller, and Kevin Donahue, alias, Roy and Al. Kevin will now attempt a death defying leap from the hood of their Vega, as Jim and Dennis drive. OOOOOPS!!! We can see that nothing has changed in twenty-five years, folks, because there goes Donahue, scraping his face and hands against the pavement. But no need to worry, here comes Laura Collins, M.D., and Donna Zonfrelli to Donahue's rescue. The entertainment for tonight is just arriving, conf sisting of Dwight Lambirth, Maureen Coffey, Maryjeannd Coste, and Lisa DeLorme. KOAX was unable to attend tonight because Steve Ball and Ricky Bennett had previous engagements. Now arriving are the four likely candidates out of D.C. Beth Campbell, Claire Howard, Mary Otis and Sue Stevens, who will be running for office in the newly fon'ned Women's Liberation Party. lf we're lucky, they'll be campaigning at tonight's party. Serving the food and beverage tonight will be Chef Chad Galvin and Bartender Joe Felton from Millis' own Cappy's. Also assisting with the food will be Alan Wolpert, president of Hebrew National Hot Dog Company, followed by his two top wiener stuffers Paul Robinson and George Smith. One of the distinguished guests at our party tonight is the Most Reverend Robert Congdon, who is being ac- companied by his three advisers, Kim Zoerb, Sue Smith, and Sandy Morse. While we're on the subject, Kathy Walsh, who had first shot for the leading role in the re- make of The Flying Nun, was shocked when she got word she hadn't been selected for the role because of aerodynamic difficulties. Hm, l don't see anyone else coming in now, l think l'll read this newspaper. On the in- ternational sports scene, Billy Angel, known as The Boomer around the Red Sox front office, has just laid it on the lineto the management by saying Monday, They can either play me or trade me. More on the baseball

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nickname, Cookie Laura Collins joined our class in 8th grade and immediately became the apple of George Smith's eye. Field trips became the highlight of our freshman year. John Eitzgerald had such a good time on our Earth Science field :rip that the rest of the trips were cancelled. Nancy Ackerman Eoon learned to hate gym classes which her mother used to ubstitute. During a softball game, Kathi Menne hit the ball towards iirst base. Rather than run through the play she headed for the pitchers mound. Cheryl Goguen showed her wilder side when she appeared qs Jane of the Jungle in a talent show act. Our freshman year 7 ew by, but it was ended with style at the first class of 79 bash held by Claire Howard. Sophomore year found us becoming very involved in Echool activities. ln the beginning of the year we were joined by ay Garcia. No one could figure out how Ray could drive without a license. Shawn O'reilly never had a chance to get a bite of that pizza before Kelly made him wear it. Nicknames were popular and most people received them after completing some unusual feet. lt was at this time that George Smith received his nickname Bufordg those lockers will never be the same. While at a party at Steven Ball's house, Beth Campbell and Luanne Murphy discovered that you can't run between a car and a trailer and not expect to trip over the hitch. Our Junior year found many of us believing we were seniors already. On a field trip to the B.Ll. chemistry building many Millis students became stuck in an elevator. Jim Angelo was sure they were goners and began to scream and bang on the walls. Sue Stevens found out the hard way that sprinting during practice with a cold wasn't good for the system. After four sets of sprints she ended up hyperventalating and had to sit out the remainder of practice. Our talent show was a big success. Joe Hislop stimulated us all in his role of Mr. Box Head. Kathy Walsh became better acquainted with her locker as well as the Millis Fire Dept. The Junior Prom proved to be a memorable occasion for everyone. Dianne Manning almost didn't make it because of the chicken pox. Micky Lipsett had a rough time, besides holding onto her crown she had to help hold up George Smith who was on crutches at the time. Theirry Lubenec showed that he would not go down by himself. During the National Honor Society induction ceremonies Theirry's chair started to fall off the platform, so he grabbed onto everyone around him and pulled them down too. We Enished our Junior year in style at Lowell Keith's house with a party. No one remembers what happened though. As our senior year began, the idea to do it fine in 79 was in the back of everyone's mind as seen by the football scores. Now that we were seniors no one could tell us what to do. Mrs. Morrill didn't agree with this point, but Lowell Keith and the rest of homeroom 129 proved her wrong. lt was during the beginning of the year that the class was joined by Tom Mulvihill and Jeanette Mathews. Denise Proctor Hnally got to show her acting ability during the Senior play. Donald Maraggio proved that the underdog pulls through when he received his basketball trophy. 'lhose who went on the senior breakfast had a good timeg those who didn't go had fun while people spent the 16th, 17th, and 18th in school. Tommy Gilbert and Andy Latosek were able to do both. Our senior ride was probably one of the largest yet. We never got to many schools though because the cops were always one town ahead of us. Ronny Pettis and Tom Roche left their marks in Westwood. Bob McCarter left his truck on Mid- dlesex Street and Peter Merritt knows better than to drive over glass. Diane Aseltine never got home from the pit party that night. The class trip was really fun, Laurene Coyle found that horseback riding wasn't all it was cut out to be, especially when there's an angry bird to contend with. On the way home the girls managed to fit ten people into the bathroom. Paula Draper now knows not to volunteer to be the first one in. Well our class certainly had its moments many of them have been written down, many of them haven't though because no one would own up to them. There are certain qualities that don't belong to any one Year: Dennis Clancy's never ending battle for a parking space. The rowdiness of the hockey team members. John Engwer, Rony Pettis, Peter Merritt, Ricky Rooney, Shawn O'Reilly, Barry Wye, Brian Wye, David Ciasullo, and Michael Kilmartin. Jack Buchanon and his weights. The driving skills of Brad Reger and his blue galaxy 500. The fact that Kim Zeorb holds the record for driving the farthest distance to school. John Engwer's record for the most suspensions in one year. Chris Grant graduating although she spent the whole year in Mr. Arcudi's office. Jody Santos holds the record for cracking up a car in the shortest period of time. The class still wonders if Lia Sgourakes, Sandy Morse and Mary Ellen McFetridge really do have voices. Judy Toth and Linda Tiberi are still the first people to every party but we're still waiting to see John Dennett and Edward Defanti at one. Janet Mariano and her morning visitation to the girls room. Doug Steves and Doug Spearing were voted inseparable buddies. Suzanne Smith has the reddest hair in the class and Steven Humphry is the first person to get married. Tom Ganley now knows that Medfield guys don't make the nicest friends. Scott Lemons can never be thanked enough by the football team for his many years of service and Michael Kilmartin will always be remembered for his speeches. Bob Hagearty was a fine representative at Student Govern- ment day, and Dwight Lambirth finally paid his towel money. Clark Andrews will someday own Sack Cinema. Kevin Donahue will never forget the day he jumped out of Keller's car and Robin Barr had a long walk to Lowell's Party. Robin Meuse knows now to take enough gym classes and Jeff Bond will always be remembered for his artistic ability. No one will ever forget Mariko Yage our exchange student from Japan. She joined our senior year and made it an en- joyable one for everybody. We will miss her but never forget her. We hope this history will be taken in the humerous manner in which it was given. Tonight we undertake our last two events as a class, graduation and the party at Lowell Keith's house. The end of our class will be a sad occasion but to those who realize it's not the end, it will be a joyful beginning. 161

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scoop, Tom Ganley, ex-Red Sox Ace, who was recently traded to the Expo's, is now 20-O after twenty starts. Much improvement in 25 years. Speaking of improve- ment, Ricky Rooney, who now plays for the Montreal Canadians, stands 6'5 and weighs 200 pounds. He was recently quoted, l guess those Wheaties commercials were right. Now on a heavier note, Jack Buchanan, preparing for the Mr. Olympic's competition, was most recently asked, Have you been lifting lately? His reply, Obviously, There was a great upset in the tennis world today when Wimbledon Champ Tracy Austin was beaten at The Colgate Women's Tennis Tournament by Michele Lipset, 6-love, 6-love. l can see a few people coming in now. lt's Mark Fer- zoco, Brad Reger, and Bruce McCarter, who recently had to close their used car lot because of the high prices set by Mobil executives Bill Carlson and Jeff Bond. Also forced to cut back on gasoline are Diane Aseltine, Joyce McCurley, Janet Mariano, Cheryl Goguen, Mike Boudrot, and Corinne Flanagan, who were still being observed cruising on Saturday nights for no apparent reason. Here comes Scotty Hugh Lemons, editor of Playboy, who was in the news recently when Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Captain Nancy Ackerman was asked to ap- pear in his magazine. She declined the offer, saying, No, thanks. We have received news that several people will not be able to make it tonight because of W appearances they had to make. Cynthia Devens and Denise Proctor will be appearing on June l6th's Newlywed Game if you're in- terested in checking it out. Rachel DerHagopian, Sue Tabarini, Laura Shuker, and Donna Thibault are filming a new episode of Policewoman in Hollywood. John Dennett is appearing in his own W show called Casper, The Friendly Ghost. Brian Wye and Barry Wye could not be here tonight due to the over-run of a potato chip commercial which has one main slogan, Get Wyes, get Wise. June Fettig and Robin Barr could not be here tonight because they are in Paris, shooting layouts for Vogue magazine. Judy, who is this coming through the woods? l think it's Jason lngraham, Rick Dela, and Dave Reynolds trying to find their old path from Pollard Drive. First woman president of the United States, Dianne Manning, will be host to Mariko Yagi, Ambassador from Japan and Amalia Squorakes, Ambassador to Greece tonight, along with Jack Fitz and Shawn O'Rielly, finan- cial advisors to the President. The Presidential party is pulling up now with Mark Gove driving the Presidents limo. President Manning's bodyguards tonight are Eddie DeFanti, Scott Green and special Secret Service Agents in charge of drug control, Tom Ganley and Tom Mulvihill. Darlene DiDonato is just arriving. Darlene, we hear, has just opened her 10th restaurant named the Moon- down. Special feature built into this restaurant is Ray Gar- cia's own invention, The Taco-Muffin breakfast. Waitresses Chris Grant and Paula Draper say that this style breakfast has gone over big with the general public. Look who's coming now, Phil, it's Joe Hislop. l think that new song being played on the radio, a modified ver- sion of Doctor Doolittle's song Talk to the Animals, is pretty good. Doug Steeves, Doug Spearing, and Rick Sanborn are driving in now. Word is that Doug, Doug and Rick run a car wash in Phoenix called the Three S car wash. Steve Humphrey bumped into one of the walls. When Rick called the police, Officer Maryellen McFetridge respon- ded. After the 45-minute wait for Officer McFetridge to arrive, Thierry Lubenec, waiting behind Humphrey, ex- ploded in a fit of rage and started rapping his head on Humphreys chrome bumper. Someone l haven't seen at all tonight is Eric Elofson - I wonder where he is? He's probably waiting at his house, thinking the party is there. l can see whyg he's had so many good parties before, he just expects people to drop by. 163