Abington High School - Abhis Yearbook (Abington, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1976 volume:

t 1 Memories light the comers of our minds, Misty water colored memories, of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, Smiles we gave to each other, For the way we were. Could it be that life was all so simple Or will time rewrite every line? If we had the chance to do it all again Tell me: would we, could we? Memories may be beautiful and yet, What's too painful to remember, We sometimes choose to forget. So it's the laughter, we will remember, Whenever we remember, the way we were. then, just a few memories . . . 2 table of contents Opening 1 Theme 2 Principal's Message 4 Dedication Memoriam 5 Editor's Message 6 Yearbook Staffs 7 Faculty and Administration 9 Senior Section 17 Prom 58 History 62 Senior Class Officers 64 Will 66 Superlatives 68 Underclassmen 73 Clubs and Organizations 79 Sports 89 Ads 111 Closing 140 principal’s message To the Class of 1976: Congratulations to each graduate of the Class of 1976. You have reached an important plateau in your educational plans. Now, you have the necessary credentials to extend your formal educa- tion beyond the secondary level. If formal training is not your immediate goal, be cognizant that education, that is the acquisition of knowledge, begins at birth and ends with the grave. Through reading, work, experience, travel and social contacts you will grow in comprehension, understand- ing, and assuredly in a storehouse of memories. Your yearbook editors have chosen Memories as their theme. During your high school years incidents, some pleasant some unpleasant, will at a future date bring smiles or frowns as you recall escapades perpetrated by your fellow classmates of members of the faculty. Memories recall the past, the good old days, fleeting moments of physical of emotional ex- periences that bring pleasure, pain, shame, or embarrassment. But, the past is gone; the future holds the promise. The past won't be forgotten but the future can be planned. Set goals; Even if you ne- ver attain your goals there will be satisfaction in your pursuit of them. May each of you accumulate pleasant memories as you strive for your place in life. Sincerely, John A. Murray Principal dedication We, the Class of 1976, wish to dedicate our year- book to Mrs. Virginia M. Lind. She has been in the high school for 15 years and we feel she has, through her friendly smile, warm heart, and helping ways, made our years at Abington High more pleasurable. We wish to thank her for all she has done and we hope that through this yearbook she will remember us as fondly as we will remember her. The Class of 1976 in memoriam Everett Hartwell A teacher at A.J.H.S. 1958 to 1975 Christopher Crahan A teacher at A.H.S. 1964 to 1974 5 The noble act which he did, and his greatness, they are not written: for they are many. Consider that he laboured not for himself only, but for all them that seek knowledge. from the editors From our four years at A.H.S. we will all have many memories. Some are good and some are bad, but either way, they have helped us come together as a class. We have made many new friends, cried a little, laughed a lot, but no matter what, these memories will stay with us as each of us goes his separate way. This yearbook could not have been possible without the good times we have shared; which, all too soon, will become memories. We wish to thank our advisor, Mr. Stanton, and our hard working staffs. Without their help, none of this could have been possible. Through this yearbook we hope you will be able to recall all of our memories of our high school years. Tri-Editors: Judy Messier Connie Maloof Shelly Ferris ART STAFF Editor - Debbie Puopolo PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Editors - John Prall G Ed Hastings ADVERTISING AND SALES STAFF Editor - Ricky Roberts CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS STAFF Editors - Karen Moore G Sue Marrier 8 SECRETARIAL STAFF Betty Robertson Editor faculty and administration ( Principal JOHN A. MURRAY Superintendent of Schools MR. WILLIAM J. CASEY MR. PALOPOLI--Assistant Superintendent of schools for 18 years. We wish to thank him for his contributions to the schools and the town. 10 MRS. BUCKLEY 11 MS. CROOKS Director of Physical Education MR. TOBIN Athletic Director MRS. DUERDEN MR. ROBINSON MR. LOUIS Dep't. Head MRS. REILLY MR. KENT MRS. DeLUCA mr. McCarthy MR. STANTON MRS. MARKS MR. TRENOUTH MR. HALET MRS. MILLETT Dep't. Head MRS. PHILLIPS MR. DiPIETRO MRS. JOHNSTONE MR. KELLIHER MR. CORCORAN MR. O'DONNELL MR. GREGORY Dep't. Head MR. CAMPBELL MR. DOHERTY MR. HOTTLEMAN MR. NASH MR. SANSONE 13 MR. STONE MRS. ROSEN Dep't. Head MR. BROOMFIELD MS. SPENCER MS. MURPHY Dep't. Head MS. KANE MRS. McKEAG MRS. SHORT MRS. BOULAY MR. R. CAMPBELL MR. CURRANT MS. DiCILIO MRS. DONOVAN MR. GERVAIS MR. KINGDON MR. ZAJDA 14 MRS. PHILBRICK Dir. of Art MS. CAREY MRS. GOLDMAN MRS. RONANE MS. KINGSBURY MR. P. SMITH MR. KARP MR. DRAKE MRS. RENNIE MS. SCOTT MRS. WARE ms. McDonald MR. PORTER MR. McMANN friends of the class Guidance Dept: MR. McGRATH, MRS. FREEDMAN, MISS TRACEY, MRS. LUPICA (alias Ms. Dwyer) Secretary; MR. HART Our Cafeteria Ladies 16 MRS. REARDON Our Custodians seniors JAMES FRANCIS AIKENS 83 Highfields Rd Jim ... faithful member of the band Band 1,2, 3, 4 KAREN ALLAIRE 64 Plymouth St. for being quiet Intramurals 2,3 SUZANNE M. ALLAN 167 Wyman Rd. Sue ... ever helping ways Fr. Circle 3,4, Fut. Sec. 4, ACSF 3,4, Stud. Fac. Advis. Comm. 3, Yrbk 4. LISA L. ANGELEY 37 Centre Ave. her New Hampshire ski trips BLAKE P. ARTZ 66 Vineyard Rd. Buzz .. . contribu- tions for first floor boys' room FRED J. BLUM III 25 Summit Rd. Blushing Basketball Intr. 1,2 18 WALTER M. BOHN 67 Adams St. Wally ... cleaning up the tennis competi- tion Football 1,4, Tennis 3, 4 CYNTHIA ROOTHBY 199 Spruce St. Cindy ... Having a smile for everyone. JANICE L. BRAGG 151 Bedford St. JB ... first Cooper Trouper in AHS Drama Club 2, Chorus 1,2, FCA 3, SRO 3 LAUREN R. BUFFINGTON 509 Randolph St. Laurie ... delivering her newspapers by horse Library Assis. 2 JEFFREY BURBENE 884 Washington St. splitting his time between us and Vo- Tech. LORIJ. BURBINE 30 Colonial Rd. Lor .. . cute smile and friendly manner. 19 KAREN M. BURKE 764 Old Randolph St. . .. for running the fastest but not far enough. Track 1-4, Ecology 3,4 (treas.) Vars. Club 2, Field Hock. 3, Prom, Rally Comm., Intramurals. MARY C. BURNS 57 Crossley St. . .. for her quietness all through high school. Chorus 2, Lib. Aid. 2 O.E.A. 2-4. ) THERESA M. CASEY 1241 Washington St. her sophistication French Circle 1,2, Intramurals 1,2,3, Track 1. KAREN CEURVELS 15 Birch St. ... her ever present laugh. Chorus 1-3, Home-Ec. 4, intra. 1-2, Rally 1-4, Prom 3. SUSAN J. CHASE 254 Plymouth St. Sue . .. for building the bridge of greater understanding between the U.S. and Italy. Chorus 1-4, Ecology 3- 4, Musicals 1-2. MARYJ. CHENEVERT 33 Temple St. Mare ... A mind of her own G a nice way of expressing it. Honor Soc. 3,4, Rally Com. 1-4, Prom Com. 3, Math Cl. 1,2, Dr. Team 2-4, Yrbk 4. 20 JULIE CHEREMKA 283 Rockland St. . .. For her enthusiasm for not coming to school JOHN F. CLANCY 119 Summer St. Fred ... For his wide brimmed hat DONNA M. CLARK 84 Constitution Ave. ... Running faster than a speeding bullet Track 1,2,3,4, Drama Club 2, Stage Band 1, 2,3,4, Band 1,2,3,4, Ecology Club 2. ELAINE M. CLIFFORD 135 Mill St. Laney ... For the way she adjusted to A.H.S. in such a short time. CHRISTOPHER COAD 1080 Washington St. Rif ... For riding his motorcycle in his army jacket NEIL CONLON Plymouth St. Being the only immi- grant in school 21 GREGORY R. COOK 136 Temple St. Cookie ... Being 6' 2 Spirit of '76 Baby at the rally. Inter, basketball 1-3, Tennis 3,4, ACSF, EC. Cl. 3,4 ALLISON G. COX 54 W. Chapel St. ... Winning the Voice of Democracy. Sftbl. 1,2, Track 3,4, Inter. 1-4, Rally Com. 3 RUSSEL W. COX 11 Fairview Ave. Chipper ... ,fBeing a CHIPPER person. Hockey 1,2,4 JOANNE M. CREIGHTON 256 Walnut St. Josie .. .Her enthusi- asm for anything. Fid. hock. 1-4, Pr. Com. , Ral. Com. 1- 4, Int. Fut. Sec. 3,4, Yrbk, Off. Wks. V.C. Horn Ec. Cl. 4 BRADFORD L. CROSBY 246 Col. Hunt Dr. Brad ... His funny sense of humor Band 1-4, St. band 3, Ec. Club 2-4 BRENDA L. CROTHERS 1029 Plymouth St. ... An added treat to the Ecology Club. Ecology Cl. 2-4 22 THOMAS E. CUNNINGHAM 39 Wyman Rd. Jig ... Having a life- time supply of MG's JoANNE CURRAN 18 Temple St. Jody ... Still shy and quiet but... Student Council 1, Rally Committee PAUL M. CURRIE 95 Summer St. Never giving up on the football team Ftbll 1-4, Bsktball, 2, Track 1,3,4; ACSF 3, 4, Student Rep. 3,4, Student Council Pres. 4 PETER R. CURRIE 95 Summer St. Chet ... Kind na- ture Ftbll 1-4, Trek 1-3; Golf 4; ACSF 3,4 ALBERT CUTTER 49 Summer St. Butch ... As a faith- ful member of the Summer St. Mafia ELIZABETH M. D'AVELLA 342 Randolph St. Liz ... As a sweet and sensitive person Track 3; Class Officer 1; Stdnt Advs. Comm. 1.2 23 NANCY J. DAVIS 34 Allen St. . .. Intelligence and lots of charm Fr. Cir. 3,4, Stu. Fac. Ad. Com. 3, Stu. Hdbk 3 MARY DeLONG 590 Washington St. Mar ... Always coming in late Rally Comm. 1-4, Pr. Comm. 3, OEA 4, Track Manager 3, Home Ec Club 4, Sec. Club 4. KATHLEEN M. DeLONG 590 Washington St. ''Kathy ... as a spir- ited sprinter Rally Comm. 1-4; Track 2,3. DEBRA J. DeYOUNG 38 Fairview Ave Deb . . .Having a smile when you're down. Sftball 3,4, Fid. Hock. 3, Baskball Mgr. 3 ANGELA DOHERTY 145 Isabelle St. ... Sensativity Fr. Cir 1-4, Band 1-4, Math Cl. 1,2, Ec. Cl. 2, SFA Comm. 3 KEVIN J. DOHERTY 117 Monroe St. Dorc .. . Ride to live; live to ride 24 YVONNE M. DOLBEARE 974 Plymouth St. Bear ... ,rHer witty remarks. Future Nurse ', Prom Com. 3, Rally Com. 3,4, Literary Staff 4, KURT J. DOUGHTY 1133 Washington St. For never being agreeable. ACSF, Rally Com. Football 1,2, 3,4, Bas- ketball 1,2, 3,4, Base- ball 1,2, 3,4 DANIEL DOWLING 77 Thaxter Ave. Dan ... Always lending a helping hand. Cross Country 1, Track 1, Ecol. Club 1, French Circle 3,4 KATHLEEN BARTON 34 Suffolk St. ... Always expressing her individual ideas RICHARD N. DUCHANEY 168 Walnut St. Duke ... Leader of the Summer St. Mafia Football 1,2, Prom Com. 3, Rally Com. 1,2,3,4 25 CHARLES DUGAS 300 Chestnut St. Chuck ... Playing his trumpet at the football games. Band, Stagehand KATHLEEN DUGGAN 22 Sylvan Ct. Kathy ... Knowing what she wants and achieving her goals. Honor Society, Soft- ball, Varsity Club 2 CAROL A. DWYER 392 Plymouth St. A sweet little Pixie. Basketball Mgr. MARY E. DWYER 56 Battery St. Mare ... Never end- ing wardrobe. Drill Team 2, 3, 4, Future Secret. 3,4, Prom Com. 3, Rally Com. 1, 2, 3,4, Math Club 1, French Circle 2, Year Book 4, Field Hockey 1, Band 1 THOMAS E. EASTTEY 195 Lincoln St. East ... Being Abing- ton's only singing soda jerk. Band 1,2, 3,4, Foot- ball 1,2, 3,4, Basket- ball 1, Track 1,2, 3,4 MICHAEL J. EMERY 302 Centre Ave. Mike ... Adding rythm to our band. Band 1,2,3, 4, Soccer 3,4 26 DAVID W. ERWIN 28 Sylvan Ct. Dave ... Being quiet but still friendly. Soccer 3,4, Track 1,2, 3 JANEE. EWALT 202 Wyman Road Fox ... Being full of life. Dr. Team 2-4, Co. Cap. ACSF 4, OFW 3, 4, Fut. Sec. 3,4, Pres. Baskball 1, Pr. Comm., Rally Comm. 1-4, Math Club 1, Fr. Cir. 4, Yrbk, Inter. 1,2, Track 4 TIMOTHY FERGUSON 33 Nash Memorial Rd. Ferg ... His baseball cap. Ftball 4, hockey 1-4, Capt. Stdt. Leader, Rally Comm. 1-4, Pr. Comm. 3 ANNETTE L. FERLAND 9 Granite St. Neddy ... Always with her friends News. 2,4, Fr. Cir. 2, Art Club 4. EVAMARIA FERM 657 Bedford St. ... Adding a little foreign culture to AHS. Exchange Student MICHELLE E. FERRIS 53 Hamilton St. Shelly ... Unlimited devotion to our class. Pr. Comm., Rally Comm. 1-4, ACSF, Class Tres. 1-4, Yrbk. editor, Hon. Sc. 3, Class Play 27 MATTHEW M. FITZGERALD 283 Walnut St. Matt .. . ,rWith every- one still thinking he's quiet and shy. CATOLEEN M. FRAZIER 121 Isabelle St. Cathy ... Having a hello for everyone. Pr. Com. 3, Rally Com. 2-4 DONNA LEE FREBERG 101 Wales St. ... Being herself all the time. Band 1-3 JACQUELYN M. FUNDER 15 Pattison St. Jackie ... Devotion to the drill team. Fr. Cir. 1-4, Dr. Team 2-4, Hon. Soc. 3,4, Ral. Com. 1-4, Prm. Com. LAURIE FUOCO 499 Lincoln St. . .. Her bright red hair, big blue eyes, and wide, white smile. DARRELL R. FURLONG 28 Allen St. ... His devotion to Cathy. Band 1-4, St. Band 1- 4, Nat. Hon. Society. 28 JUNE GAVIN 54 Platt St. ... The quiet type with a spark of mis- chief in her eyes Rally Comm 1-3, Ecology Club 2 JAMES A. GILPIN 632 Plymouth St. Tracks ... Being our own Bobby Orr Hockey 1-4; Soccer 3, 4; Golf 1,2; Ecol. Club 2-4; Vice Pres 4, Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4, News- paper 3,4 WILLIAM K. GLYNN 21 Laurie Ave. Chopper ... As being of high intellect Football 2; Stu. Cncl. 3,4; Hndbk. Comm. 3; St. Adv. Cncl. 3,4; Hnr. Soc. 3,4; Class Play GUY GOODWIN 302 Rockland St. Carrying the beat in the band Band 1,2,4, Chorus, Stage Band THOMAS W. GOODWIN 24 Platt St. Ted ... ,rWith an open ear for listening Hockey 1; Baseball 4 JAMES E. GRAHAM 141 Elderberry Cir. Jim ... Always cracking jokes Bsktbll 1,2, 3,4; Base- ball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Intra. 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; ACSF; Rally Comm 1- 4. 29 RALPH W. GRECO 114 Loganberry Dr. Grecs .. . His favor- ite word—PUCK Soccer 3,4, Hockey 1-4 LINDA A. GREENE 33 Crossley St. Lydia .. . ,rWorking hard at whatever she does Field Hockey 1-4, Bsktbll 1-3, Tennis 1- 4, Rally Comm. 1-4, Prom Comm; Lit staff, Art Staff; Sec. 2, 3 JANE M. GRIFFIN 169 Charles St. . .. Never speaking unkindly about anyone: Math Club 1, Fut. Teachers, 2-4; French Circle 3,4; Prom Comm. , Rally Comm. JEAN S. GRIFFIN 342 Plymouth St. ... Her quietness and unrevealing thoughts Newspaper 3,4 ERIC J. GURNEY 900 Hancock St. . .. Being the only one who didn't want to be remembered for any- thing MICHAEL E. HAGERTY 156 Plymouth St. Hag ... His way with the women Ftbll 1-4, Basebll 1-4, Bsktbll 1-4, Prom Comm., ACSF 1,2,4, Rally Comm. 1-4, Ecol. Club. 2, Studnt Leader 3 30 KATHLEEN M. HALL 177 Central St. ''Kathy11... Believing everything you tell her. Field Hockey 1,2, 3,4, Prom Com. 3, Rally Com. 1,2,3,4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 4, Varsity Club 4 BRIAN L. HARRINGTON 353 Adams St. Dobe ... An all- star high above his peers. Intra. 1,2, Soccer tri-cpt. 2,3, Golf 1, 2,3,4, Hockey 1,2,3, 4 DEAN HARRIS 51 Cynthia Rd Dean Bones ... Only one who can truck down the hall at 90 m. p. h. DEBORAH M. HARRIS 51 Cynthia Rd. Debbie ... Being a pastry queen.'! Rally Com. 2,3,4, Prom Com. 3, Year- book Staff, Home Ec. Club EDWARD P. HASTINGS 197 Ashland St. Beefo .. . Being an outdoorsman with the Ecology Club. Football 1, Basketball 1,2,3, Honor Society, Ecology Club 2,3,4, Student Council 4, Delegate to School Committee 4 DWIGHT A. HATCH 244 Plymouth St. Dit ... Having his own set of 'hot wheels'. Hockey 1, 2 DONNA L. HAYES 988 Ply month St. Don ... ,fBeing cute in whatever she does. Dr. Team 2-4, Fut. Sec. 3,4, Ral. Com. 1-4, Pr. Com. 3, Track 3 MARY HELLPAP 502 Adams St. ... For her brains and her contribution to the band. Band 1-4, Softball 2, 3, Ec. Cl. 3,4, Sec., Hon. Soc. BRENDA HENRIKSON 643 Hancock St. . . . Being sunshine on a rainy day. Band 1-4, Stu. F. Ad. Com., Fr. Cir. 2, 3, Ec. Cl. 4, Math Cl. (V.P.) 2 COLLEEN E. HICKEY 238 Adams St. ... ,fWith her never- ending smile. Fid. Hock. 1, Pr. Com. 3, Fu. Nurs. 1, Rally Com. 1-4, Yrbk, Horn Ec. Club 4 BRUCE HINMAN 81 Vernon St. Rat . .. As a faithful member of the Sum- mer St. Mafia Football 1,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Soccer 3; ACSF DEBORAH HOOKE 457 Hancock St. Debbie ... Being calm, quiet, gentle, and nice 32 ELLEN J. HOTZ 426 Rockland St. Ellie-Belle ... Being most considerate Math Club 1, Rally Comm. 1-4; Fut. Teach. 1-4 (Pres.) Hmrm. Rep. 3; Prom Comm. ; French Cir. 4, Intra. 1,2; Student Fac. Adv. 3,4; Stud. Delegate 4; Yrbk. 4. JILL M. HUNT 16 Bank St. Dill ... For being a devoted softball play- er Sftbll. 1-4; Intra 1-4: Math Club 1,2, Fut. Teach. 1-4, Rally Comm. 3,4. GAIL A. HUSSEY 24 Summer St. Possum Husseymun . .. For always talk- ing Drill Team 3,4; Fid Hcky 2; Home Ec. Club 4, Fut. Sec. 4; Stu. Fac. Adv. 3; Prom Comm. 3, Rally Comm. ; Intra. ; Yrbk. ; Off. Wkr. 3 o LORINDA JOHNSON 284 Oak St. Lori ... For never dropping her baton Maj. 1-4 (Capt.); Fut. Sec. 4; Rally Comm. , Prom Comm. ; Yrbk., Ecology Club 2; Math Club 1; Intra. 2, 3, Track 2 KATHLEEN A. KELLEY 812 Randolph St. Kat ... Being the biggest Beatlemaniac in the school Future Secretaries Club 3,4. KAREN M. KELLIHER 39 Winthrop St. K.K. . .. For her Cher-hair Hm. Ec. Club 4; Intra. Future Secretaries 3,4. JOHN KELLIHER 240 Lincoln St. ... Entertaining us after the Prom ANN MARIE E. KELLY 114 Capt. Standish Dr. Annie .. . Her rosy red cheeks and pearly white teeth Fut. Teach. 3,4 (sec) Fr. Cir. 3,4; Fut. Sec. 4; Prom Comm. 3; Rally Comm. 3,4; Yrbk. RICHARD J. KENNEY 350 Groveland St. Atom .. . For helping with the Prom and leading us in our last year Football 3,4; Basket- ball 1,2, 3,4, ACSF 1- 4; Prom Comm. ; Ral- ly Comm., Pres. 4 KENNETH KRISTIANSEN 276 Walnut St. Ace . . . For cruising in his plumber's truck. Football 1; Soccer 3, Ecology Club 3,4. NANCY L. LaBREE 97 Green Street ... For being care- free. KAREN LANGILL 62 Linwood St. ... A highly intellec- tual person Fr. Cir. 3,4; Hnr. Society 3,4; Stu. Fac. Adv. 3; Fut. Sec. 4; Yrbk. 34 RICHARD W. LANGILLE 64 Vernon St. Dick ... For being a considerate, kind indi- vidual OEA 2,3,4; Yrbk., Math Club 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4; Stud. Fac. Adv. 3. KIM C. LaPOINTE 430 Plymouth St. ... ,rFor her love of horses Ecology Club 4; Drill Team 4; Wood- working 4. MARY ANN LAWSON 459 Linwood St. Mary .. . Her quiet manner. Chorus 2, 3,4 EDWARD A. LEACH 193 Green St. ,rEddie ... First and last with a smile. Football 4, Basketball 1,2,3, Baseball 1,2,3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3,4. JANICE L. LEARY 102 Capt. Standish Dr. Jan .. . Being ever so shy Fut. Sec. 4; Drill Team 4; Yearbook; Home Ec. 4; Rally Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm. 3; Office Worker 4; Intra. 1 JEANNE E. LEARY 309 Brockton Ave. Jeannie .. . Cheering people up Softball, Track 1, Math Club, Ecology Club, Hockey Cheer. 2,3,4, Health Careers, Rally Comm.; Prom Com. 35 JANICE E. LEAVITT 10 Savine Rd. ... The only one to stay awake in class. Math Cl. 1,2, Dr. Team 2-4, Hon. Soc 3,4 DAVID A. LENNOX 785 Plymouth St. Moe ... ,fNever a serious moment Ftbll 1-4, Baskbll 1-4, Tennis 2; Golf 3, Base- ball 4, Rally Comm. 1-4; Prom Comm. 3. POLLY LITTLEFIELD 159 Mill St. ... Always willing to help a friend Mth. Cl. 1; Ral. Comm. 3,4; Pr. Comm. 3; Drill Team 2,3,4; Fut. Sec. 4; Lit. Staff 4. DANIEL LYNCH Shaw Ave. Dan ... As being a mischievous person Football 1,2; Baseball 2; Rally Comm. Prom Comm. BRIAN MacLEAN 37 Vernon St. Mac ... For being leader of the Italian Army Ftbll. 1,2,3,4; Prom Comm. ; Rally Comm. EVERILL A. MacKAY 546 Adams St. Chet ... As always having his name mis- pronounced. Hockey 1 36 CORNELIUS B. M ALOOF 724 Linwood St. Connie ... Always having something nice to say Nat. Hon. Soc. 3,4 (Pres.); Stu. Fac. Adv. Comm. 2,3; Reg. Adv. Comm. 3,4, ACSF 3; Track 1,2; Yearbook Ed. JOHN J. MARDEN 80 Meyers Ave. . .. Still the same as ever P.C.C. 1,2; Rally Com. 1,2,3 SUSAN D. MARRIER 398 Ashland St. Sue . .. For her lady- like ways Drill Team 2, 3,4; Stud. Coun. 3; Rally Comm. ; Prom Comm. Yearbook Staff; Baskt- bll. Manag. 2. RAMON MARQUARDT 30 Harriss Ct. Razor ... For being sharp Baseball; Prom Comm. Rally Comm. MICHAEL MARTELL 43 Harriss Ct. Marty ... As being a hard worker DANIEL MASCARO 26 Bicknell Hill Rd. . .. Adding base to the band with his trom- bone Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; SEMSBA 2,3; South- east District 2. 37 MARIANNE MASON 519 N. Quincy St. Mare . .. Always quick to smile for everyone. Fut. Sec. 3,4; Pr. Com. 3; Rally Com. 1-4. CATHY ANN MATTSON 529 Adams St. ... ,rWorking with and for the Spanish stu- dents Dr. Team 3, 4; Pr. Com. 3; Rally Com. 1-4, Fut. Sec. 4 JOYCE E. MATTSON 644 Plymouth St. ... For making the Hawaiians our true friends Fut. Sec. 4; Band 1- 4, Rally Com. 2-4 LISA MAXWELL 531 N. Quincy St. . .. For her friendly way. joane. McCarthy 63 Barry Road Joni ... Partying Fut. Sec. 3,4; Rally Com. 2-4, Yrbk. kathy McCormack 712 Washington St. Her extremely long fingernails 38 ROBIN M. McKENNA 52 Jefferson St. '‘Bob ... For always giggling Ecol. Club; Rally Comm. ; ACSF; Prom Comm.; Math Club 1; Girl's Chorus 1,2; Fut. Teachers 4, Tres; Home Ec Club 4; Yrbk PATRICIA A. McKINNEY 33 East Battery St. Patty ... For her pleasant nature Prom Comm 3; Rally Comm 1-4 LINDA A. McLaughlin 55 Harrison Ave. Rose ... Always, al- ways, always, laugh- ing Rally Comm 1-4; Prom Comm 3; Home Ec. Club 4; ACSF 4 SUSAN McNALLY 1064 Bedford St. Sue ... Adding a little class Cheerleading 1-4; Tri- Capt; Prom Comm; Rally Comm. 1-4; ACSF 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4 JOHN F. McPHEE 95 Colonial Rd. Jack .. . Always lending a helping hand Ecology Club 3; Yearbook Ed.; Hockey 2 MARK S. MELANSON 30 Fairview Ave. Mel ... The cutest little tennis player Tennis 1-4; Prom Comm, Rally Comm, ACSF, Yearbook Ed. 39 JUDITH E. MESSIER 907 Washington St. Judy' ... For being a friend to everyone. Band 1-3; Fid. Hock 1, 2; Rally Com. 1-4; Pr Com. 3, Yrbk. Editor 4, Hon Soc. 3,4, fr cir. 2-4, Health Cr. 2-4 (Pres). SUSAN MONAHAN 29 Thaxter Ave. Sue ... Personality plus. Dr. Team 4, Fr. Cl 2-4, Ec Cl. 2, Fut Sec. 3 KAREN MOORE 129 Elderberry Cir. Beanse ... For being an angel Intr. 1,2; Chor 1,3, Doub. Quar. 1-3, Girls' Chor. 1-4 Spr. Mu. 1, 2, Yr.bk; Maj. 1-4. DEBORAH J. MORAN 37 Gale Rd., W ey mouth Shorty ... Still try- ing to find a way to get back and forth to Abington. Sec. Cl. 3; Rally Com. 2-4; DANIEL J. MORGAN 6 Lantern Lane Morg ... For putting himself out for the football team. Ftball 1-4, Baskball 1, Rally Com. 1-4 RICHARD F. MORRIS 555 Plymouth St. Merc ... For fol- lowing in Mercury Morris's footsteps. Ftball 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Pr. Com. Rally Com. 40 james McClellan 62 Coleman St. ... For enjoying any- thing he does.11 JOSEPH MORTON 94 Walnut St. Joe ... For his wan- dering eyes and wan- dering mind. JAMES MORSE 54 Plain St. ... For landscaping Bill Smith's cottage lawn. JOHN W. MORTIMER 27 Platt St. Morto ... Causing mischief at Arnold Park. KEVIN A. MURRAY 71 Morton St. Twinkles ... Trying to form a decent Pep band Band 1-4; Golf 1-4; Stu. Fac. Adv. Com. 2; Stu. Coun. 1-4; Chorus 4; Fr. Cir. 4; Stage Band 3,4. 41 PETER NELSON 37 Martin St. Nelly ... As being a true blond THERESA A. NICHOLS 35 Louds Court Terry ... A true friend to all her friends. Stu Con. 2-4, Treas; Sftball 3,4; Nat. Hon. Soc. 3,4; Ec. Club Intra. 1,2; Rally Com. 3,4; ACSF 3,4 Health Cr. 4 RICHARD P. NICHOLSON 53 Vineyard Road Nick ... For par- ticipating in all our school and social activities Basball 3,4 Prom Com; Rally Com. THERESA S. NISBY 329 Rockland St Tres-no ... Flipping her pancakes. Fid. Hock. 1-3, Math Club, ACSF 4; Fut Sec 4; Rally Com. 1-4, Pr. Com. 3, Yrbk. FRANK OBIN Oak St. Sly; with a spark of mischief in his eye STEVEN C. ORCUTT 987 Washington St. Spanky ... ,fFor being one of the Little Ras- cals, Tennis 3; Newspaper 3; Intra. 2. 42 ELIZABETH A. PAIGE 78 Spruce St. Betty ... Never being without Betty Rizzo Math Club 1, Drama Club 1, Intramur. 1,2; Ecol. Club 2, Stage- band 2-4 Saxaphone Quartet 2,3. CAROL PALMERINO 96 Hamilton St. For her curly, curly locks LORI D. PARKER 833 Brockton Ave. Lor ... Her partici- pation in the band Chorus 1-4, Band 1-4, SEMSBA 3, District 4, Girl's Chorus 2, Fu- ture Sec. 3, 4. DAVID M. PASTER 51 Myers Ave. Wheat ... Daddy's little boy Hockey 1,2 43 MARIE PASTER 51 Myers Ave. ... Being Daddy's little girl Field Hcky 1,2; Basktbll 1,2; Tennis 1; Rally Comm. 1,2, 3,4; Prom Comm. ; Math Club 1. CATHINE A. PELTIER 561 Adams St. Pelt ... For her squeaky voice Math Club 1; Ecol. 1, 2; Stu. Adv. Comm. 2,3; Drill Team 2,3,4 Rally Comm. Prom Comm. Fut. Sec. 3; Chorus 1,2; Yrbk. DEBORAH PERRON 38 Loganberry Dr. Deb . .. As a terrific tutor (tooter)! Band 1,2,3,4; French Cir. 2,3,4; Fut. Sec. 3. DONNA M. PHELPS 112 Summer St. Phelpsie ... For al- ways being happy and carefree Field Hcky. 2; Rally Comm. 1-4; Prom Comm.; Math Club 1,2; Fr. Cir. 1, 2; Lit. Staff Fut. Sec. 1; Ecology Club 2. KAREN A. PIGNATARO 28 Lake Street Piggy ... For her devotion to all sports. Field Hockey (2-4) Bsktbll 3,4; Track 2,3; Photo Club 4; Varsity Club 4 (Pres.) JOHN PILLING 33 Centre Ave. ... Adding a little something to the band Band 1,2, 3,4. 44 PATRICIA PILLSBURY 315 Randolph St. Patsy ... Successful in all she does ACSF 3,4; Fid. Hcky. 1,4; Math Cl. 1; Bskt. 1,2,4 Edgy. Cl. 3; Var. Cl. 4; Ral. Com. 1-4 Prom Com. 3 RACHEL PILLSBURY 315 Randolph St. ... Artistic abilities Bskt. 1,2; Rally Com. 1-4; Prom Com. 3; Track 1,3 Field Hock- ey 1 STEPHEN M. PRADA 164 Oak St. Radar .. . Leading our class through 2 years Class Pres 2,3 JOHN J. PRALL 84 Andrew Fd. Way ... Always clowning around Ecology Club 2-4; Band 1-4; Track 2,4; Yrbk. Ed. DEBORAH PUOPOLO 18 Lavina Ave. Deb ... For her friendly ways Sec. 4, Cheer. 1-4 ACSF 1-4, Fut. Sec. 3,4; Fut. Teach 3,4; Fr. Circle 4, Vars. Club 3,4; Prom. Comm. Yrbk Ed. Stdnt. Coun- cil 1-4; V.P. Stdnt Fac. 1-3, Rally Comm, 1-4, Office Wkr. 3, Chorus 1,2 DONNA M. PUOPOLO 18 Lavina Ave. Pop ... For saying what she feels. Drill Team 3,4; Rally Comm. 1-4; Prom Comm 3; Chorus 2,3. 45 DIANE QUINN 52 Wales St. ... Being really dedi- cated to her job. Off. Wkr. 3,4 JAYNE RANDALL 261 Centre Ave. Jayne ... For her ability to laugh at anything Math Cl. 1, 2; ACSF 3; Fut. Sec. 4; Pr. Com. Yrbk. 4; Track 1,2 DONNA M. REIDY 178 Walnut St. Don ... Always making it to school on time. Drill Team 3,4; Track 3; Stud. Fac. Ad. Comm 3; Hm. Ec. Club 4; Pr. Comm. ; Rally Comm. ; ACSF 3; Yrbk. GAIL M. REIN 51 Davis St. . .. For being a REAL lady Fid. Hcky. 1; Fr. Cir. 2,3,4; Hnr. Soc. 3,4; Fut. Sec. 3,4; Drill Team 3; Spr. Mus. 1; Yrbk. DONNA M. RICHARDS 800 Plymouth St. ... As Miss Abington Chrld. 1-4; Fr. Cir. 2,3,4; Hlth. Car. 3,4; Fut. Teach. 3,4; Hnr. Soc. 3,4; Rally Comm. 1-4; ACSF 1,3,4. 46 BETTY ANN RIZZO 15 Jamieson St. Riz .. . Showing her kindness when kindness is needed. Rally Comm. 1-4; Prom Comm. 3; Track 2 Bask, ball; Intr. 1,2; Ecol. 1; Band 1-4; Int. 2; Math Club 1. RICHARD A. ROBERTS 457 Lincoln St. Rick .. . Great abil- ity to act and sing. ACSF 2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2; Soccer 3, 4; Spr. Mus. 1,2; OEA 2,3 (Pres.); Yrbk.; Prm. Co 3 ELIZABETH M. ROBERTSON 80 Vineyard Rd. Betty, Beatrice . . . Secretary of the year Yr. Bk. (Sec. Ed.) Fut. Sec. 3,4; Honor Soc. 3,4; Dr. Team 3,4; Ral. Comm. 1-4; Prom Co. 3; Math Club 1,2; ACSF 3,4 Off. Wk. 3,4; Intr. 1,2; Fut. Tea. 3 JAMES F. ROCKETT 156 Centre Ave. Jim ... His contri- butions to the soccer team. Soccer 2,3; Ecoloy. Cl. 3 GREGORY W. ROWAN 11 East St. Greg ... Being able to have lunch with his mother Hockey 1,2,3,4 DAVID P. ROWELL 88 Lincoln St. Dave ... Cream of crop at Strawberry Valley. Hock. 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Fr. Cr. 3,4; Ecol. Club 3,4 47 SANDRA J. SALVAGGI 62 Hancock St. Sandy ... For com- ing back in time for our senior year Math Club, Future Secretaries, Lit. Staff Rally Comm. Intra. DEBORAH SAMPSON 61 Davis St. Debbie ... For hang- ing around with Sue Howe. ROGER M. SEITSINGER 83 Green St. Mark ... The strong silent type Ftbll 1-4, Bskbll 1-3, Rally Comm. Prom Comm. PAMELA J. SHARP 49 Pearl St. Pam ... ,rWith all her school spirit. Stdnt Council 1,3,4 Hcky. Chrldr. 2,3,4; Co-Capt, Stdnt. Fac. Adv. Comm 3; Home Ec. Club 4-Pres; Fid. Hockey, 1, Chorus 1, 2; Future Nuts. 2,3; Prom Comm; Rally Comm. 1-4, Yrbk. WILLIAM SHOCKLEY 66 Thicket St. Shock ... For his never-ending supply of jokes. Ftbll 1-4; Prom Comm; Rally Comm. 48 LISA SIMPSON 104 Ekstrom Circle Lees ... Crashing into Jim Graham after the Rockland rally. Year Book, Rally Com., Prom Com. , ACSF WILLIAM E. SMITH 76 Vernon St. Smitty ... For his great parties down the Cape. Prom Com., Rally Com, Football, 1 C. MICHAEL SOPER 332 Hancock St. Soap ... Always cruising the halls Football 3,4; Tennis 3,4; Class Play 4 I CHARLES S. SOPER JR. 9 Dorsey St. Charlie ... For his beaming red glow. Band 1,2, 3,4; Soccer 1, 2; Math club 1,2; Honor Society 3,4; Mathteam 2,3,4; Pep band 2,3,4. 49 JOAN SPRINGHETTI 101 Clapp St. ... Riding in her Mustang. CHERYL A. STENSON 17 Jean Carol Rd. Miss Stencil ... Com- ing to AHS in time for the Prom. Fut. Sec. 4; Hm. Ec. Club 4; Pr. Comm. ; Rally Comm. ; Yrbk. GREGORY S. STONE 241 Summit Rd. Stoney ... In win- ter, spring, summer, fall; always playing basketball Baskbll 1, 2, 3,4; (cpt) Football 1; Band 1,2,3 SUSAN P. TEAGLE 23 Ekstrom Cir. Beagle, Sue ... Ab- ington's best partier Sec. Club; Pr. Comm. ; Rally Comm. ; Yrbk. KAREN L. TREFETHEN 435 Lincoln St. Treff ... Adding zest to our class. Band 1,2, 3,4; Math Club 1; Fr. Cir. 3,4; Newspaper 4. FAITH E. TURNER 50 Isabelle St. A rose among the thorns. Intra. 1,2; Rally Comm. 3,4; Prom Comm. 3. 50 CINDI L. UMBRIANNA 127 Plymouth St. Umbi ... For her willingness to help others. A.C.S.F. 1-4; Prom Com. 3; Rally Com. 1-4; Math Club 1,2 Chorus 1,2; Std. Fac. Adv. Cnsl. 3,4; Ec. Club 2 MARIA H. VanGINKEL 21 Clark St. For leaving us for Holland Sec. Club 3 JOSEPHINE E. VITTORISO 20 Clark St. Jo ... Miss Field Days 1974 Sec. Clb. 3,4; Prom Comm. 3. Hmkg. Clb. 4 MICHAEL VERNAGLIA 35 Blanchard Ter. For wheeling Dean Harris down the cor- ridor at 90 M. P. H. CYNTHIA S. WALES 359 Ashland St. Cindy ... An open ear for listening Eclgy. Club 3; A.C.- S.F. 4; Rally Com. 4; Yrbk. 4 CINDY L. WATERMAN 227 Washington St. ,rWatermelon ... Taking things in stride Rally Com. 1-4; Prom Com. 3; Drill Team 2,3; Yrbk. 4 51 CINDY L. WELLS 12 Plain Street . .Her quiet nature. Track 2, Intra. 2,3, Rally Comm. 3,4 TIMOTHY S. WELLS 765 Randolph St. Sunshine ... For be- ing a leader in baseball and football. Football 1-4, Baseball 1-4, ACSF 1-4, Prom Comm., Rally Comm. SUZANNE J. WIGHT 597 Summer Street Sue . .. Remaining faithful to her friends. Dr. Team 2-4, Hock. Cheer. 3,4, Home Ec. Club, Chorus, Future Nurses JOHN R. WINSOR 420 Plymouth St. ''Winnie ... Being short in height, but tall in his ambition. Baseball 1,2,4, Bas- ketball 1,3, Track 3, Gym Lead. GAYLE M. WOLFE 163 Birch Street ,rWolfie ... Being able to add spirit to the Hockey games. Ecol. Club 2, St. Council 2,3, Hock. Cheer. 4, Stdnt Fac. Ad. Comm. 3, Chor. 1,2, Drama Club, 1,2, Prom Comm. 3, Rally Comm. 1-4, Fut. Nurses 2, Yearbook 4 WILLIAM P. WORKMAN 50 Battery Street Wonka ... Ready for action in whatever comes his way. Intra. 1, 2, Soccer 3, Hockey 1 52 ROBERT E. WING 102 Walnut St. Edgar ... As the Swede. Exchange student KATHLEEN M. ESTY 125 Royal Dane Lane Est ... With her friends as infinite as her freckles. LISA MURPHY 290 Summit Rd. ... For drawing on everything. JOSEPH A. BUOTE 64 Centre Ave. WADE G. BURNS 254 Washington St. ROY J. COLEMAN 20 Wales St. KAREN L. CAMPBELL 251 Park Ave. MARGARET M. CASEY 1241 Washington St. STEVEN M. DELANEY 177 Randolph St. JOHN DOHERTY 847 Plymouth St. JOSEPH L. DRISCOLL 492 Washington St. DAVID S. EVANS 33 Charles St. MARY LOU HAMBARIAN 95 Hersey Lane BONNIE L. HAUSEN 632 Summer St. MARK B. HAMMOND 55 Olson St. JOSEPH L. FRAZIER 1148 Washington St. PATRICIA G. HILL 1012 Bedford St. ROBERT F. LYNCH 555 Plymouth St. CAREN WEAVER 151 Jean Carol Rd. 53 Who is he trying to kid? Run, Billy, run Hi Cathy! 54 55 Look out! Here we come! 56 WHOOO... Slurp! Lesson 12 in self-defense 57 Queen: Shelly Ferris Court: Debbie Puopolo, Pam Sharp, Donna Hayes, Jackie Funder, Patty McKinney, Lorinda Johnson 58 remember . . . . . . when the name wasn't short and the hair long? . . .The fire drills and bomb . . .when gym was made co-ed? scares of Scabie days? 4 . . .when Mrs. Gannon was your gui- dance counselor? . . .Mr. Moore doing corridor patrol? f . . .when Debbie and Sue were rookies on varsity cheer- ing? 59 . . .when we had Mrs. Barnett and Latin? .when the hockey team couldn't win? . your first morning after? . . .death of the witch at the rally? 60 . . . Mr. Paolini's ever pre- sent smile? . . .when Mr. Sawatsky was our football coach? . . .when Mr. Reilly was our Athletic . . .when Mrs. Freedman was Miss Director? Baehr? 61 . . .when Mr. Paster had short hair? FRESHMAN We stayed in platoons as the Junior High midgets, Held hands and met up with the kids from St. Bridget's. We thought that being underclassmen wouldn't hurt With officers like Shelly, Liz, Rachael, and Kurt. We bought class jackets, to try to be in, Approval of the upperclassmen, we wanted to win. We all were so nervous at our very first dance, Hoping and praying for a fling at romance. Our mothers and sisters helped us to bake Brownies, cookies, and even some cakes. The First National Store was the setting for this To raise some cash, we hardly could miss. To the music of the juke box we jived in the caf, Afraid to put the dime thinking they might laugh. We waited and waited for the top ten to play But all we heard at lunch was D.O.A. At the rallies we were afraid to show our spirit But we overcame that when we heard, Let's hear it! The end of our freshman year was at hand Our trip to Paragon Park was planned; Our nickles, dimes, and quarters were all soon spent. The rides and arcades was where it all went. We ended the year of '73 A little bit closer.. .hopefully. SOPHOMORE Moving on up to the second floor, Being older didn't seem to be much of a chore, The boys got taller; they finally grew, This urged on romances, some old and some new. Elections were held, some changes were made, Steve and Linda came in, Rachel and Shelly stayed. Our complexions got worse from the candy we sold We could have sworn that chocolate was six months old. We ordered our class rings of silver and gold A stone of any color, the setting would hold. They finally came, we wore them with pride, As for the high prices, we took them in stride. With most of us cold on that wintry March day, The band went to Hawaii for a short stay They went and played music while having great fun, They returned home with tans from the warm tropic sun. We learned how to party, it didn't take long We spent many nights on that Frolio lawn. We pretended to like it, that bad-tasting brew, The older kids liked it, we thought we would too. 'As soon as we saw police headlights scan We'd take off for the bushes; all of us ran. And as for our outing to Sandy Neck Beach, The men in blue suits took our booze out of reach. We really didn't need it, we had fun anyway, For our sophomore year would end in a day. We ended that year of '74 Anticipating our big move up to the third floor. JUNIOR We started right off on the third floor this year, Leaving the bottom two without any tears. Stephen, Rachel, Linda, and Shell Were the officers we chose, we knew they'd do well. Our parties were moved; Sewer Beds to Park Ave, But this couldn't change all the good times we'd have. The lunches got worse, but our stomachs were saved Thanks to the goodies we had so often craved, For the breakfast ladies gave donuts and smiles To keep us from starving all the morning while. The night before t'was early to bed, and to rise At eight o'clock---SAT's; we must be alert, awake, and wise. We collected and saved all our junk for a while With so many of us, we soon had a pile We loaded it up and went to Sue's yard Where we found out making money wasn't so hard. May 23rd, it came oh, so soon, Color My World we chose as our tune. We sweated and toiled for many long hours, To fold, twist, and cut those crepe paper flowers. When finished, our world was so nice and round, But hoisting it up, it crashed to the ground. We decorated, so it hardly looked like a gym, Well, at least, not with the lights turned down real dim. We got into line for the important Grand March, The girl's in long dresses, die boys stiff and starched. Hey Look Me Over, —the song the band played, Left most of us all very shocked and dismayed. Parents and friends all showed up at the scene, As Shelly was chosen as our Prom Queen. Off to Kell's house to party till dawn The breakfast next morning on Shelly's front lawn. We went to the Cape that very same day, Then Billy Smith's cottage, it was quite a long way. But the trip was well worth it, we all had great fun, But our year of '75 was over and done. SENIOR Here we are, seniors, the big kids at last, But we knew this honor would go by all too fast. We voted in Rich, Shelly, Debbie, and Jim, To plan all our fun; the treasury filled to the brim. We planned and worked hard for our Christmas Bazaar, This was the most money we'd made yet by far. Outside the school some of us shouted For inside the building the scabies were scouted. Our pictures came back in the early fall, But in a short time, we had traded them all. Two dances we ran, What Next was the band, We seniors would jive, while the freshmen would stand. The Odds Are Against Us was our Senior Class Play, But the play's early problems soon faded away. Our reception and graduation have arrived all too soon, We will finally leave on the sixth of June. We leave Abington High with fond memories and tears, And 1976 being the best of all years. % 63 senior officers Pres. Rich Kenny; V. Pres. Jim Gilpin; Sec. Debbie Puopolo; Treas. Shelly Ferris. Advisors: Miss Kingsbury, Mr. Louis exchange students Evamarie Ferm Mike Lorentzon Celelia Pinto Sweden Sweden Brazil 64 MISS ABINGTON Donna Marie Richards Each young and beautiful being shapes around it events that are themselves young, beautiful, and happy. Maurice Maeterinck MISS D.A.R. Michelle Ferris Selected on the basis of her leadership, depen- dability, patriotism, and service. 65 class 1. We leave taking Dave and Marie away from Daddy. 2. We leave the junior girls with hopes that they'll have a better time at their prom than they did at ours. 3. We leave Abington High a little more colorful. 4. We leave the freshmen and sophomores a warning, Beware of the back-stabbing juniors. 5. We leave Pam Sharp's beautiful voice being drowned out by the immature juniors at the Rockland rally. 6. We leave Sara Mackiewicz answering to the name of Duckie. 7. We leave Mrs. Reardon a list of DONT'S for her library. 8. We leave Miss Mac Donald, not knowing if she's friend or foe. 9. We leave Diana Johnson a lifetime supply of Cover Girl. 10. We Leave Mr. Kelliher yelling, Hit the dummy, and then being attacked by the football team. 11. The senior girls leave after singing, Hey look me over at the prom. 12. We thank Rory for conducting the band, coaching the football team, baseball team, basketball team..... 13. We leave the sophomore girls being passed around, and around, and around... 14. We leave the cafeteria trying to figure out if the cookies are hamburgers or if the the hamburgers are cookies. 15. We leave thanks to Miss Kingsbury and Mr. Louis our appreciation for all they have done. 16. The senior boys leave the junior boys a Tootsie, Tootsie. 17. We leave thanks to Mr. Campbell in 104 for making us Campbell Kids. 18. We leave Mr. Broomfield shaking his moroccas in the direction of any pretty girl. 19. We leave Billy Smith's cottage condemned after our cozy little get-together. 20. We leave thanks to Mrs. Phillips for her helpful contributions to our class spirit. 21. We leave thanks to Mrs. Marks for putting up with the yearbook staffs and all their mess. 22. Shelly leaves the honor society singing, If only you believe like I believe. 23. We leave the Summer Street Mafia still remaining cool. 24. We leave Nov. 6 as the day for a walkout, firedrill, bombscare, firedrill, bombscare.... 25. We leave Mr. Corcoran locked in the A.V. room. 26. Lorinda, Karen, and Sue leave the majorettes wondering, What's next? 27. We leave Mr. Hottleman a dime for his thought because of inflation. 28. We, the seniors, leave after voting our friend Mr. DiPietro as Mr. D.A.R. 29. We leave Jello saluting A.H.S. in his own way. 30. We leave a few junior boys thinking they're at the top of the senior girls' best bodies list. 31. We leave Brian and Ralph getting the recognition they deserved for soccer. 32. We leave with Burger Time as a place of our own to hang out at. 33. The senior boys leave Norma Mills a box of Tic Tacs, so she can continue to get a bang out of life. 34. We leave Belinda Artz a pack of cigarettes and a straw. 35. We leave Mrs. Millet a new sterling silver tea set and not one joke about her height. 36. We leave Mr. McMann and Mr. Porter enjoying the new co-ed gym classes. 37. We leave Scott Mclver always tied up at work. 38. We leave the teachers fruitcakes instead of brownies. 39. We leave Columbo Mayer solving the mysteries of mathematics. 66 will 40. We leave Mr. Robinson's class playing the role of sleeping beauty. 41. We leave Patty Gilis an Emily Post book on etiquette. 42. Hag, Lenny, and Dowd leave the seniors with paper to make their poster. 43. We leave Debbie Mascaro taking over our half time show with her hot-on-the-flames baton. 44. We leave the underclassmen thinking they're upperclassmen. 45. We leave Caren Weaver as leader of the lice. 46. We leave Mary Mason and Donna Phelps as the first girls to ever eat two lunches. 47. We leave Steve Burke lots of luck in the army, because he'll need it. 48. The seniors leave after getting into the good vibes at the Chicago-Beachboys concert. 49. The senior girls leave Corinne Fitzgerald an extra large gym suit to cover her sexy body. 50. We leave Kim Wells and Carol Richards a can of beer so they can both get drunk for the weekend. 51. We leave Mrs. Lind and Miss Tracey much thanks for the cooperation and understanding we needed. 52. We leave OUR WORLD crashing to the floor. 53. We leave the freshmen boys singing, We love you seniors. 54. We leave A.H.S. ready to start the second revolution of 76. 55. We leave the senior girls singing, Thats the way, uh-huh- uh-huh, we like it. 56. The 3rd lunch leave their already cold pizzas in the cafe, as they truck out for a fire drill. 57. We leave Mark Melanson a step ladder to see over Owen's counter. 58. The senior band and drill team leave Mr. Smith saying, Whithle, whithle, whithle and all right gang. 59. We leave Shelly's Hot Wheels thermos to Mr. McAuliffe. 60. The senior boys leave hanging onto their security blankets--the bubblers. 61. The senior girls leave the first floor girls' room to Mrs. Philbrick. 62. We leave Jane Ewalts big mouth to Karen Doughty. 63. The senior class leaves Dot a bottle of No-Doze for his classes. 64. We leave Mr. Paster lots of luck with the underclassmen. 65. We leave our cheat sheets in Mrs. Reilly's and Mrs. Rennie's waste baskets. 66. We leave the phantom of the locker room very rich. 67. Dean Harris leaves as an outstanding example of courage. 68. We leave Mr. Byron a heater for his freezing cold room. 69. We leave the fans at the football games wondering what the cheerleaders are saying. 70. We leave the freshmen at our sophomore outing. 71. We leave thanks to the committee who voted OUR trophy to the juniors. 72. We leave Ed Schockley and Lisa Kelly as nice kids, but thinking they're seniors. 73. We leave Rockland still as our 1 rival. 74. We leave Mrs. Deurden sheet music for her musical bracelets. 75. We leave remembering our parties at the meadows, the pits, the platform, the Frolio, Park Ave, Ames Nowell, and the sewer beds. 76. Finally, we leave with many unforgettable memories of our years together. 67 MOST CONSIDERATE—Ellen Hotz, Mark Melanson MOST MASCULINE and FEMININE— Brian MacLean, Jackie Funder MOST FLIRTATIOUS-- Joanne Creighton, Paul Currie 68 SHYEST-- Janice Leary, Dave Erwin BEST PHYSIQUE Dave Smith Sue McNally MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Pam Sharp Bill Smith BEST COUPLE Dave Evans, Mary Chenevert FRIENDLEST Debbie Puopolo Bill Shockley 69 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Nancy Davis, Con- BEST LEADERS Shelly Ferris, Rich Kenney nie Maloof BEST ALL AROUND Tom Easttey, Linda Greene CUTEST Brian MacLean, Donna Hayes MOST POPULAR Debbie Puopolo, Rich Ken- MOST TALKATIVE Jane Ewalt, Billy Shockley ney, Donna Richards 70 MOST INDIVIDUAL Jim Graham, Rachel Pills- bury MOST MICHIEVOUS Joe Buote, Gail Hussey MOST ATHLETIC Tim Wells, Linda Greene MOST RESPECTED Shelly Ferris, Connie Maloof MOST ARGUMENTATIVE Kurt Doughty, Linda McLaughlin WITTIEST Yvonne Dolbeare, Tim Ferguson 71 “the odds are against us” Bob Heagney, our director. Guess who won the Academy Award? Leam those lines! Cast: Rick Roberts, Shelly Ferris, Patsy Pillsbury, Linda Greene, Sue Marrier, Karen Moore, Ed Hasting, John Prall, Bill Glynn, Liz D'Avella, Lorinda Johnson, Greg Cook. underclassmen juniors Camera Shy! And then he said Class Officers: Sue Cashman (Pres.)� Janet Kenney (V.P.) Janice Dempsey (Treas.); Alynne Gilmartin (Sec.) Advisors: Ms. Spencer Mr. McGrath 74 Class Advisors: Mr. Nash Mrs. Short sophomores Class Officers: Paul Whalen (Pres.); Sara Mackiewicz - (Vice Pres.); Dale Flanagan (Sec.); Janine Dowling (Treas.) 75 freshmen President- Tom Burke Vice President- Ruth Lonsdale Secretary- Patty Comeau Treasurer- John Campbell Advisors: Mr. Kent and Miss De Cilio so near and yet so far 76 VI VI 78 N r V clubs and organizations student advisory council student delagates to the school committee student council Mr. Smith Pres. Paul Currie Vice Pres. Debbie Puopolo Tres. Terry Nichols Sec. Pam Sharp Dave Evans Connie Maloof Bill Glynn state representative Judy Messier future secretaries Miss De Cilio Pres. Jane Ewalt Tres. Mary Chenevert Sec. Carol Palmerino future teachers Mrs. McKeag Pres. Ellen Hotz Vice Pres. Jane Griffin Tres. Robin McKenna Sec. AnneMarie Kelly health careers Miss Spencer Pres. Judy Messier Vice Pres. Debbie Caruso Tres. Maureen Reidy Sec. Jane Clawson 81 honor society Mr. Broomfield Pres. Connie Maloof Vice Pres. Jackie Funder Tres. Jim Gilpin Sec. Betty Robertson math team newspaper Mr. DiPietro Mr. Halet Editor Jean Griffin Assis. Ed. Nancy West Assis. Ed. Brian Wolent math club Mrs. Johnstone Pres. Dori Nolan Vice Pres. Heidi Nelson Tres. Janet Lambert Sec. Betsey Heckler 82 ecology club Mr. Stone Pres. Ed Hastings Vice Pres. Nancy Wales Tres. Karen Burke Sec. Mary Hellpap varsity club Miss Me Donald Pres. Karen Pignataro Vice Pres. Linda Greene Tres. Debbie Leach Sec. Cindy Noone home economics club 83 office workers foundry club Mrs. Goldman Mr. Kingdon library aides Mrs. Reardon photography club Mr. Hottleman 84 CHORUS: Mr. Drake STAGE BAND: Mr. Karp CONCERT BAND: Mr. Smith 85 band Mr. Smith drill team Capt. Jackie Funder Co-Capt. Jane Ewalt majorettes Capts. Karen Moore Lorinda Johnson 86 87 my senior year September came soon and the summer went fast But I realized this year would be my last. My fourth and final year, I couldn't believe That May twenty-first would be time to leave. Cheering the football team on Saturdays And all of my friends going their separate ways These thoughts have slipped in and out of my mind And hopefully they will all heal in time. Goodbye to the teachers who've helped us along Who threw us from the lav's when we knew we were wrong Good luck to the juniors, they'll soon take our place, The freshmen and sophomores have just entered the race. Sure, we all had some good times together Like playing in gym in twenty-below weather I think of the laughter that we've been through That was the past, but what about the new? What's to become of us in future years? Why does graduation end with so many tears? Are we happy, sad; a little of the two? Remembering the past, looking forward to the new. Joan Springhetti • N r— ------------------- V sports 91 ... and the agony of defeat. cheerleaders Smile girls!! Tri-Capts. D. Richards D. Puopolo, S. McNally Is this talent or what?????? 92 soccer 93 football Coaches: Mr. Kelliher-Head Coach; Mr. Porter; Mr. Strondack; Mr. Harding 94 our seniors Tri-Capts: D. Morgan, B. MacLean, T. Wells Typical Friday Practice!!!! B. Shockley T. Ferguson K. Doughty D. Lennox 95 field hockey 96 JV Coach; Miss Spencer hockey 98 99 boy’s basketball COACH: MR. BYRON 100 101 girl’s basketball COACH: MR. KELLY 102 103 104 baseball Our Seniors: R. Nicholson, M. Hagerty, J. Graham, K. Doughty R. Marquart, R. Morris, T. Wells 106 Coach Graham 107 softball 108 golf 109 tennis Coach: Miss McDonald 110 ads ROCKLAND MUSIC STORE Congratulations To The Class of '76 From 327 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 BURKES PHARMACY Records, Instrument Accessories Union Square, Rockland Sheet Music, Guitars Tel. 878-0930 8 Track Tapes Cassettes “Your Prescription Store” Tel. 878-1933 Congratulations Class of 1976! Congratulations Seniors: DICK’S ELECTRICAL PURITAN CLOTHING CO. SERVICE Established 1919 Dick Langill, Master Electrician 295 Union St. Rockland. MA Electrical Contracting Tel. 878-1575 Emergency Service Custom Alarm Systems 62 Linwood St. Abington Tel. 588-8718 112 QUEALY FUNERAL HOME Robert W„ Gertrude M. Quealy and William R. Quealy, Directors SERVING ABINGTON FOR OVER A QUARTER CENTURY 116 Adams Street Tel. 878-2112 Non-Sectarian Compliments of: TRUST COMPANY 288 Union St. Rockland 113 “Best Wishes To The Class of 1976 Abington High School” SOUTH WEYMOUTH JENKINS AND SIMMONS SAVINGS TRANSPORTATION BANK COMPANY 88 Pleasant St. 678 Adams Street 126 Main St. Weymouth Shopping Center 1530 Main St. Drive-in Facilities Jet. Routes 18 58 N. Abington, Mass BEST WISHES FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS Big Service Bank Brockton Savings 1 North Main St., Corner Court St ggg go70 589 Centre St.. 8PM Eastway Center 443 Belmont St.. Opposite Fair Grounds 2071 Main St., South Shopping Center All Branch Offices Open Every Saturday 9 to 1. 114 LITTLEFIELD WYMAN, INC. 227 Centre Avenue Abington, MA Tel. 878-1800 SINCE 1894 “Suppliers for All Your Indoor and Outdoor Gardening Needs” “GOOD LUCK” from MEMBERS OF ABINGTON OLDTOWN AUXILIARY VFW 5737 116 117 SUCCESS BAY STATE BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC. 728 Brockton Ave. Abington, MA 02351 Tel. 617-584-4414 Authorized Sales Service A.B. Dick Copier Duplicating Equipment Supplies DIS-N-DAT FASHIONS 720 Brockton Ave. Rte. 123 Abington, MA Tel. 580-1833 “Where Buying is a Saving’ Women’s Clothing Nurses Uniforms Jewelry Best of Luck to the Class of ’76 HONOR SNACK OF NEW ENGLAND 728 Brockton Ave. Abington, MA George Roberts, Pres. A Division of the Roberts Investment Co. A licensee of ARA Services, Inc. TIMBER LANES Sunday After 6:00 460 Bedford Street North Abington, MA. AMERICAN RENTALL CENTERS, INC. 446 Bedford St., Rte. 18 878-9624 If you need it, rent it! Tools and Equipment for Industry Contractor — Homeowner Best Wishes Class of “76” From: SOUTH SHORE SPORTS CENTER Rockland, MA. Compliments of: CAVICCHI’S SUPER MARKET Washington St. Congratulations to the Class of “76” 120 MISTER DONUT A. E. MARRIER CO. Mfgs. of Old Style Slate Pool Tables 398 Ashland St. Abington 586-4551 586-3324 259 Brockton Ave. Abington 871-2515 Sales Service Repair Congratulations and Best Wishes from: KOL-TAR, INC. DRIVEWAY SEALERS Compliments of: No. Abington, MA DOTTIO’S Pizza Lobster Specials 246 Brockton Ave., Abington 878-9731 TRUFANT REAL ESTATE, INC. Your “Home Office” Since 1954 211 Brockton Avenue Abington, MA 878-2478 URBAN PAINTING CO. Brockton, MA Tel. 586-6281 — Painting Contractor — Wallpapering Free Estimates ROAN’S FACTORY SHOE OUTLET 1132 Washington Street North Abington VIN AND EDDIE’S Bedford Street North Abington Italian Cuisine and Seafood Good Luck From: OWEN’S NEWS 194 North Ave. North Abington 5 KEN’S T.V. 11 North Avenue North Abington 'ENIJH Sales Service We repair all makes, most repairs can be made in your home Member E.T.G. Mass. Lie. Na. 90 Good Luck Class of “76’ MARTIN’S HOME BAKERY AND LUNCHEONETTE 205 North Ave. N. Abington OPEN Mon. — Sat. 6:00 A.M. — 8:00 P.M. PASTYME 185 North Ave. (Rte. 139) N. Abington, Mass. FREE CRAFT WORKSHOPS 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Tues. — Fri. 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturday Children Class 2:30-4:30 daily ALL Plastercraft Supplies It’s Fun, Creative, and Inexpensive 124 GOOD LUCK from: ABINGTON LIQUORS CORP. 547 Washington St. Abington We all have a celebration in ’76 YOU as high school graduates, and we are moving to a new store. VISIT US SOON! GOOD LUCK! ABINGTON VALCLENE 564 Washington St. Abington Centre Congratulations from: LYNCH’S PHARMACY 509 Washington St. Abington, Mass. C “A Very Successful Future Is Our Wish for the Class of 1976” Roger and Connie MacPhelemy ERICKSON’S NEWS 562 Washington St. Abington Center A SUPER BANK ABINGTON SAVINGS BANK FREE N.O.W. ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES PERSONAL LOANS SAVINGS PLANS FOR SAVING ACCOUNTS DIRECT DEPOSIT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENTS ACCOUNTS (IRA) EVERYONE’S NEEDS SERVING THE SURROUNDING AREA ABINGTON HALIFAX Rte. 123 Corners of Rte. 123 58 .ms JAMES D. CUTLER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Established 1851 your Independent Insurance agent SERVES YOU FIRST fer AUTO — HOME — MARINE LIFE — HEALTH — FIRE BONDS 55 Washington St. Abington, MA. Call 878-1224 Congratulations From BROCKTON EAST TWIN CINEMA East Shopping Plaza Brockton, Ma. 588-1891 Compliments of BEMIS DRUG 66 Brighton St. Abington, MA. Compliments of 9 rf!th ----- e r i OF QUINCY 1517 Hancook St. Quincy, Ma. 02169 Congratulations from FLANAGAN REAL ESTATE Rte. 18 Abington, MA Tel. 878-6694 Robert A. Bourassa Manager Good luck to the Class of '76 from: Compliments of: FORMAL HAPPENINGS ROBERTS’ ADJUSTMENT BUREAU 200 Main Street Downtown, Brockton tel. 583-4800 123 Centre Ave. Abington, Mass. 02351 878-9794 878-1564 Formalwear Rentals and Sales Appraising and Repairing of Heavy Equipment Limited Men’s Leisure Wear (?OHynatulcUi K4, fo (Ac '76 HOMETOWN INDEPENDENT BANKING ABfflGTOn AATIOdfiL LINCOLN BOULEVARD ABINGTON, MASS. 02351 Member FDIC YOUR FULL SERVICE BANK 131 Compliments of TRUCCHI’S SUPER MARKETS PLAYROOM Tremont St. Taunton 236 North Ave. Abington, Mass. 878-9881 Pizza — Entertainment County St. Taunton Center St. Rte 106 W. Bridgewater Bedford St. Route 18 Abington VlZZA ms Congratulations to the Class of 1976 NICKERSON’S APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE Rte. 139 Abington 878-1896 Prompt Service Whirlpool RC 1 132 DDCTDL THE FISHERMAN’S SHACK 87 Brockton Ave. Abington, MA “Serving the Finest in Seafood” CAPE COD LUMBER CO INC. THE SUBMARINE GALLEY For the Best Sandwiches and Service Windows — Doors — Flardware Building Materials 403 Bedford St. Abington, MA 878-0715 Rte. 18 and 123 Abington 878-9855 133 134 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1976 MILLER STUDIO 33 Chestnut St. Quincy, Massachusetts 02169 Phone 472-2330 SOUTH SHORE’S FOREMOST PHOTOGRAPHERS Congratulations to the Graduating Class of Abingtop High School 1976. ABINGTON OLDTOWN POST 5737 VETRANS OF FOREIGN WARS PANCAKE KING “Anytime is Pancake Time 826-4200 Columbia Rd. Hanover (Rtc. 53 Between Exp. 139) PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pillsbury and Terrence McQuesizon Mr. and Mrs. D. Leo Donovan Mr. and Mrs. R. Campbell Paula M. Kane Lucy A. DeYoung Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Louis Tri-Town Hockey School Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Waller F. Paster Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byron Miss Sheila Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Stanton Diane B. Marks Mr. and Mrs. Paul McAullife family Mr. and Mrs. Rene Boulay Mrs. Mary Langille Mrs. Virginia M. Lind Mr. and Mrs. John Murray PATRONS Mr. And Mrs. Keller R. Ewalt Mr. And Mrs. Peter Trenouth Dr. And Mrs. Roland Phillips, Jr. Mr. And Mrs. David D. Campbell Le Cercle Francais Miss Deborah Kingsbury Mr. And Mrs. Sydney Halet Mr. And Mrs. Steven DiPietro Mr. And Mrs. Howard Beane Mr. James E. McGrath Mr. And Mrs. William S. Hart Betty Butt John, Rose, And Jude Mr. And Mrs. John J. Glynn Kevin A. Murray Mr. And Mrs. James W. Wells Mr. And Mrs. Gilbert Melanson Mr. And Mrs. Francis Messier Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Nisby Mr. And Mrs. James M. Kelliher Mr. And Mrs. George W. Crosby Mr. And Mrs. Richard Langill Mr. And Mrs. James E. Dwyer Mr. And Mrs. Arthur J. Richards Mr. And Mrs. John Hunt Mr. And Mrs. Russell MacLean Betsy Clawson Mr. And Mrs. Arthur R. Duchaney Mr. And Mrs. Doanld L. Mahoney Mr. And Mrs. Charles S. Soper, Jr. Mr. And Mrs. Joseph O’Donnell Mr. And Mrs. Edward Currant A Friend Mr. And Mrs. Robert Duerden Mrs. Henry Rosen Mr. And Mrs. Edwin F. Mattson Mr. And Mrs. Paul Leavitt Mrs. Betty Reardon Mr. And Mrs. Walter A. Sawatsky Miss Edna Tracey Mr. And Mrs. Donald Stone The Home Economics Club Mr. And Mrs. Frank Ferris Mr. And Mrs. Richard Kenney Mr. And Mrs. Richard Murray Mr. And Mrs. Amando D’Avella Mr. And Mrs. Daniel F. Chenevert The Squeak’s Squad Mr. And Mrs. John J. McLaughlin Mr. And Mrs. Armand Peltier Sharon Lupica Mr. And Mrs. George J. Roberts Mr. And Mrs. Richard T. Wolfe Mr. And Mrs. George Stone Mr. And Mrs. Robert E. Nichols Mr. And Mrs. Frank Broomfield Mr. And Mrs. Neil Morgan Mr. And Mrs. Arnold C. Cook Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth A. Allan Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Divoll Charlie Soper Mr. And Mrs. Leonard Johnson COMPLIMENTS OF: DOCTORS JOSEPH A. VALATKA 335 Washington Street Abington 878-1070 JONAH FIELDMAN 315 Washington Street Abington 878-0077 ROBERT W. NORTH 131 North Avenue N. Abington 878-2300 GEORGE WHITING Washington Street Abington 878-1926 DENTISTS R. E. MURRAY 12 Lincoln Blvd. Abington 878-2047 E. H. WOZMAK JOHN YOUNG 469 Washington St. Abington 878-0206 LAWYERS JOHN B. REILLY 515 Washington St. Abington 878-2568 FREDERICK MARKELLA 222 High Street Abington 878-1145 Remember Remember me when I am gone away... When you can no more hold me by the hand. Remember me when no more, day by day, You tell me of our future that you planned.. Yet, if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve... Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. -Emily Dickinson raw