Bacon Academy - Baconian Yearbook (Colchester, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1983 volume:

KACOfflAN 1983 Zhe official yearbook of . . . Bacon Academy under construction in Colchester, Connecticut PIERPOINT BACON was born in Middletown in 1724, and moved to Colchester at the age of twenty-one. He was a poor laborer who worked building houses. After six years of saving twenty cents daily, he bought 800 acres of land in the southern section of Colchester. Pierpoint was an intelli- gent man, active in politics, yet withdrawn. He lived alone on a farm to hide a physical disability. Pierpoint needed a housekeeper, so he married. No children came out of the marriage. Pierpoint did not save his money knowing beforehand that he would donate it towards the building of a school. The idea occured to him a few months before his death. He left over $35,000 so that his name would be carried on. He requested that the school, bearing his name, be close to the church, free to all children in Colchester, and teach reading, writing, and arithmetic. Bacon Academy was built in 1803 and quickly became the best school in New England. Many of the students enrolled were tuition paying and came from all over the United States. There have been many famous alumnus of Bacon Academy: Steven Austin- founder of Texas William Buckingham and Morgan Bulkeley- former governors of Connecticut Lyman Trumbull- former governor of Illinois Edwin Morgan- former governor of New York William Larrabee- former governor of Iowa Morrison Waite- Chief of Justice of the United States Supreme Court Issac Crary- founder of the University of Michigan You saw teachers 180 days during the year, but did you really know them? Most of the teachers not only stay the required time after school, but also devote time to clubs, organizations, and sports. These teachers really care for their students’ success and will do anything to help them. How can we ever thank them for all they have given us: knowledge, hope, and friendship? The Class of 1983, therefore, has decided to dedicate this year’s Baconian to all the teachers who have helped to make these four years at Bacon memorable ones. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Freedman for everything she went through as an advisor for the Class of 1983. All of the aggravation of waiting for students to bring in their candle money and their ornament money (did they ever?). H e can’t forget the exciting pancake breakfast and the spaghetti dinner! It’s a good thing she was there to show the guys how to boil water for the spaghetti. H e owe her apprecia- tion for putting up with the rowdy class meetings, we couldn’t have gotten anything done if she hadn’t. We thank her for helping in every way to make our prom a memorable event. We know how much she looks forward to her year off after years of being a class advisor, but we hope that the class of 1983 will be one that will be remembered by her as “one of a kind’’. Indeed, we as a class, will always remember Mrs. Freedman not only as our advisor, but as a close friend. 2 Graduation is rapidly approaching Where have all the years gone? It seems just yesteryear That we were freshmen entering Bacon. As freshmen we had to memorize the Baconian Or we could have brushed up on “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star It was a good thing for many of us That the initiation wasn’t carried out. We then started our first big fund raiser By selling candles. In our sophomore year we put on a pancake breakfast. Some of our chefs went overboard and ended up Peeling batter off the ceiling of the home-ec room. Our spaghetti dinner was a big success because By that time we had some good cooks. As the juniors prepared for their prom, We “cleaned up ” for our car wash. Many of those cars went to the prom Looking as good as new (maybe even better!). That next year, we became juniors and Eagerly awaited our prom. The prom committee made the decisions on the Place, the food, and the band. Our prom turned out to be a memorable event For most of us. No one can forget our group of talented Dancers and singers, nor our beautiful queen. As seniors we begin to count Down those final days to graduation. We started our senior year by selling Christmas ornaments, which went rather well. We had the traditional candy sale with hopes To cut the cost of our senior banquet. No one will forget the time when it was Finally our chance to go to Great Adventure! Our Banquet was sure to be one of the best- We have our officers and advisors to Thank for that! These four years at Bacon Academy will always Bring back fond memories of the happy times We've shared together as a class. -Sheryl Cameron favorites Of Zhe Class Of 1983 I 1. Pink Sloyd 2. Polling Stones 3. Van Halen 4. Ced Zeppelin 5. Zhe Clash Singing Stars . Hilly ffoel 2. Dan Sogelberg 3. Hilly Sguier 4. Hob Seger 5. (John Zen non Zop Songs . “Stairway Zo Heaven” 2. “Should J Stay Or Should J 0o?” 3. “Under My Zhuntb” 4. “Hey (Jude” 5. “dreebird” Zops On Zhe Zube 1. Soap 2. Mash 3. Saturday Night Cive 4. 0eneral Hospital 5. Zwilight Zone At Zhe Cinema . Pocky JJJ 2. last Zimes At Pidgemont High 3. S.Z. 4. Paiders Of Zhe Cost Ark 5. An Officer And A Qentleman Great Kites 1. Pizza 2. Hamburgers 3. drench dries 4. Sushi 5. All dood from KA Cafeteria Qreat Hang Outs 1. Martin’s dield 2. Cabin Meadows 3. Harry’s 4. Devils Hopyard 5. Zri town parking lot 4. derraris 5. Mustangs Zhings Zo Kemember 1. dreshmen Jnitiation 2. Pancake Kreakfast 3. “83” rules on the chimney 4. Class ‘‘S’’ State Championship 5. Pep Kally that wasn’t 6. “Go dor Jt!” 7. Half days $. Zhe day the world was going to end. 9. Peach parties after the prom JO. Kenovation 11. Graduation 5 Most Likely To Succeed- Bill Williams and Wendy Cone Most Studious- Wendy Cone and Ron Sefchik Senior Superlatives Most Attractive: Paul Withee and Tracy Gustafson. Best Dressed: Jon Turner and Rita Gardner Nicest Figure: Gina Grant and Rob Maltempo bird and this bird can never change 'nrvd Skvnrud) -r'. iocmo � wh nr OCCUPitO ■;£ $ s ' • : ' V - - sioiu wmcus COMMUTER PARKit G Terese Hardy “There are places I remember all my life though some have changed. Some forever, not for better, Some have gone and some remain.” (Lennon McCartney) Ii 1 The three of us leave Bacon Academy the mem- ory of the best threesome that ever existed, knowing there will never he a bet- ter friendship than ours!! And we wish the rest of you luck trying. Friends always, Cheryl, DeDee, and Zhe Class Of n m ’ Zhe West ill Jigree ’ Zhe Class Of ’83 Sharon At ho me Thomas Atkins Peter M- Kauchmann Sharron Klee ha Kandall Willson Karl Kutler Drew DeRowsky Robert Dombroski Gina D’Mdio Kita Drenga Julie Cohen Sheryl Cameron IJoe Carroll Kim Duffy Kurt Sifter Darrin Sisman Qregg Jedus Kobin Jetzer Douie Flowers Debra Sontaine Susan Serling mil Williams HBBI H Robert Gagnon Patricia Winston Chris Qorreck Qina Grant Pruce Goldstein Kathleen Graichen Patricia Gosselin Dwayne Gnen Cori Gargano 'De'Dee Henderson Wendy Horlick Elaine Hutchins 22 ike mt pUMnir uniat an iftuluij, dlluij . «mtlvcntf� nin«if«’n u dt«il and i(|i ii|-{Wa ai in’ifl o’c ot-l in iL � nin j QL Lvuj WdL County CU C aunt tu Ciui fivaad C'oulfi ttuAuniuxtf. C nnnnturaf 24 Zodd Maikskilo Kobert Mai tempo Pat Mancini Kelley Mansfield Dale Martin Paul Witkee {Jane }l. Mazzarella Deborah McKinney Craig Milton Steve K. Pelkey Cheryl Pfanstiehl Chantalle Picard Diane Molocko Zroy fiicholson Qina Packard David Parker Zorn O'Meara Cheryl Wood mmm Audrey Shaw Ciliane Soucy Alice Sowell Kouald Sefchik Pamela Senus (John Shea Kobert Shutt Pertrand Soucy Peter Soltis Vicky Stanulonis {Jonathan Zurner Bryan Zantburri Koger S. Vachon 1 Robert Sylvester T)avid Szcpanski What makes Karl Butler so special to Bacon Academy? He is an exchange student from Ireland. Karl is from Dublin, which is in Ireland. Dublin is the capital city, located on the east shore. He comes from a small family and he has one brother. While here, Karl is staying with the Shea’s. John will be going back with him to Ireland during the summer. Karl enjoyed his first Thanksgiving at the Shea’s. In Ireland, Karl attended an all boys Christian Broth- ers Academy. This would be like our grades 7-12. To enter this Academy, Karl had to take an entrance examination. Karl enjoys the courses and activities he is participating in. Karl’s courses consist of: pre-calculus, U.S. history, American Literature, sociology, and computer math. While attending Bacon, he has been on the soccer and basketball teams. When people see Karl, they can tell he is unique. We are fortunate to have the opportunity of his company and to learn about his culture. He enjoys the United States and would like to attend college here. But, of course, he misses Ireland, his family, and the social life. Brian Dawson flantes D. M eachant, JJJ fleff Moroch floktt Wright Patty “When you’re on the top there’s no place you can go but down, down, down. People on the street congratulate you, they say they love the way you sound. When you’re on the low no one wants to chit or chat or even know your name, stand- ing on the top. ” Carol “Look to this day. Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. ” 33 “Love has no beginning, no end, no time: just a dream come true while you are sleep- ing in a world of fantasy. Fantasy and love are alike in that way: no beginning, no end, and no time ...” “You can and you can’t You shall and you shan’t You will and you won’t You’ll be damned if you do, and you’ll be damned if you don’t” Hon “The road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone. And 1 must follow if I can. Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger wav Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say? (Tolkien) 36 Sheryl Sharron “The better part of one’s consists of his friendships. ” (Abraham Lincoln) “I am sure that, since 1 have had the full use of my reason, nobody has ever heard me laugh. ” 37 A place I hold close to my heart Dreams of which will never part I’m home again, perhaps I’ll stay Unless I leave another day. If you should go skating on the thin ice of modern life, dragging behind you the silent reproach of a million tear stained eyes, don’t be surprised when a crack of ice appears un- der your feet. So, so you think you can tell heaven from hell blue skiesfrom pain, can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail, a smile from a veil, do you think you can tell? (Pink Floyd) was ever achii enthusiasm (Emersoi) 5yer learn fgyfij±iin gx J to' tally,‘ ever know the answe ’t turn y )ur}b ick unt rry Man How) Julie Q St ;u M'acDona When choosing between two evils, 1 alv ys Uy to choose the one I 've never tried before. “Falling tears, memories, W here are the summers Oh where are the years. ” Dan Fogleberg “Living on kupes and jean - Fulling uji old world string} Giving our best for all we l el Wtt have one destiny lb bring back unity We re ontv half ifl v nly half ifo to the fu 4k “Learn to forgive .. Billy Squier learn how to wait, learn how to live before it’s too late.’ “When it comes to imagination, a child shall lead them ” Darrin Eisman Diane Molocko “For long you live and high you fly But only if you ride the tide ” (Pink Flovd) 42 43 Kelley Mansfield “Reach for the heavens and hope for the fu- Gina Grant ture And all that we can he drop what we are. ” Patty Gosselin I got what you want, but it might be hard to handle! 45 Mike Thurber Tom Atkins Each to his own way, Til go mine Best of luck with what you find, But for your sake, remember times we used to know (Ian Anderson) The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to hold time and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see things as hopeless and yet be determined to make them oth- erwise. (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Drew DeBowsky Theresa Victorino t can I say this time? Which card shall I play? The dream is not over, the dream is just away. And you will fly like some little wing, straight back to the The dream was never ove pe dream “ has just begun-y£9l r ■� (Stevie Nicks) Jeannine Ryan The love in your heart wasn’t put there KO stay, Lve isn’t love 'till you give it away. I, Douglas Adkins, leave Mr. Long 20 blue and gold flags, compliments of the sectional meet; and a dozen eggs for target practices on a red scamp. I, Carol Anderson, leave Ms. Epstein my English book, and to Dee I leave my soccer cleats. I, Frances A thorne, leave my stall in the girl’s lav to anyone who can out-smoke me! I, Sharon A thorne, leave Bacon Academy with memories of yesterdays, dreams for tomorrows, and the reality of today. I, Peter Bauchmann, leave the Bacon Academy outing club in good hands, being the last Bauch- mann to hold the office of president. I, Sbarron Blecha, leave the halls of Bacon Acad- emy echoing with laughter. I, Karl Butler, leave Bacon Academy in June. I, Sheryl Cameron, leave my great ability not to understand physics to Mr. Rusconi. I also thank all the teachers for putting up with my rowdiness in class. I, Julie Cohen, leave Bacon Academy knowing that it was Mr. Martin who left spaghetti on my runner boards! I, Robert Dombroski, leave with hopefully more than what I came in with! I, Rita Drenga, leave my ripped cross country suit for a future summer to Jill. I, Kim Duffy, leave a book of 3rd period library passes to Hazel Gray to be used to carry on daily rap sessions in the lav. I, Darrin Eisman, leave a headband to Mr. Long to keep the hair out of his eyes. I, Greg Fedus, leave my best lowriding shorts to the only original surviving lowrider in Bacon Academy, Crazyman Lowrider. I, Sue Ferling, leave to Mr. Thulin a handful of suggestions for the “box”, a lifetime supply of McDonald’s Deer McNuggets, and a set of mul- ticolored balls to wear on his head! I, Gina Grant, leave Mr. Aloia a $420.00 receipt for all the days that I spent in summer school. I, Wendy Cone, leave Bacon Academy knowing people still think Julie and I are related, and I don’t leave my disks to Pater and “Dink”— they can make up their own! I, Ron Lefebvre, leave Bacon Academy thanking one Mr. Shea, and a worn out jock strap in locker 300. They both supported me through my years in the school. I, Robin Fetzer, leave Bacon Academy knowing I’ll never come back! , Louie Flowers, leave the Freshmen alive! I, Deb Fontaine, leave to Mrs. Bryant a dime for everyday emergency phone calls. I, Bob Gagnon, leave a position on the varsity basketball team to my brother, Scott. I, Rita Gardner, leave Bacon Academy knowing that Mrs. Fedus will not have to worry about me chewing gum in any more of her classes. I, Lori Gargano, leave Bacon happily knowing that Tony will create thousands of hassles for Mr. Warren in the next two years! I, Bruce Goldstein, leave the Drama Guild my list of words I never could pronounce correctly; to Mr. Rusconi, a list of unanswered physics ques- tions and his Irish tea; to Mrs. Hover, my own computer language; to Mrs. Boudle, my list of Spanish words I never could pronounce correctly; and Bacon Academy with good friends and memories. I, Chris Gorreck, leave 16 WHO records, 40punk buttons, a few WHO tee shirts, and a couple emp- ty Miller Beer bottles to Alan Proteau (Big Al) and Doug Therian (Drugless). I, Patty Gosselin, leave my shortness to a senior- to-be who doesn’t mind being picked on because of it. I also leave my goofy ness to Corrine Kend- zior. I, Dwayne Green, leave my love to all my sisters and I leave Shelly my ability to do Biology labs in lunch. I, Marianne Gullak, leave Physics to anyone who is fool enough to take it! I, Tracy Gustafson, leave Bacon Academy searching for the goals of my future; and to my brother Todd, my place on the Bacon Academy absentee list. I, Chris Hageman, leave Bacon Academy the same way I left Halls Hill and Central Middle School — through the doors! I, Terese Hardy, leave Bacon Academy knowing they will never spell my name right: T-E-R-E-S- E! I, DeDee Henderson, leave Bacon Academy with memories of two terrific weeks in France thanks to Mr. Lander. And the best two friends I have ever had — Cheryl and Pam. I, Wendy Horlick, leave Bacon Academy knowing that I have a piece of paper with my name on it; and to my friends, thanks for being real friends. I, Elaine Hutchins, leave Bacon Academy having not yet fulfilled all my dreams, but knowing I eventually will. I, Scott D. Ironfield, leave to Franklin D. Gross (doc), my thanks and respect always. I, Peter Koptonak, leave Mr. Thulin believing that all rock music is composed of three chords (even though I presented substantial evidence to the contrary); Mr. Warren a quiet fan bus, and a hearty yell to Crazy and Moose, the only surviv- ing lowriders! I, Michelle Labbe, leave Bacon knowing that I out-smarted Mrs. Carson for four years straight, for she has never been able to catch me with a lit cigarette. I, Andy Liverant, leave my sense of humor to anyone who can handle it safely. I also leave my checkered sneakers to the remaining members of the Immoral Minority — carry on! I, Jeff Love well, leave Bacon Academy with a diploma in one hand, and my car finally running. I, Kirk Lunde, leave all my knowledge and abili- ties to understand the French language to my sister, and hope that she can improve it. Also knowing I’ve left with more knowledge than when I arrived. I, Tim Maikshilo, leave Bacon Academy relieving Kristi that I won’t lift up her dress anymore. I, Todd Maikshilo, leave Bacon Academy, Shat- tered, Shedoobeh! I, Rob Maltempo, leave Bacon Academy knowing that you can still pass without doing homework I, Pat Mancini, leave Bacon Academy: With a shade of wisdom and a shadow of doubt, With sharpened claws and a destructive pout, with eyes that kill and lips that lie, In hopes of living before I die. I, Kelley Mansfield, leave Bacon Academy with terrific memories of good times and great friends. I, Dale Martin, leave Pete Soltis an award for owning up to the “Biggest boa in Bacon. ” I, Michael Martingano, leave Craig Milton a set of tires that match; Gina Grant, a pencil to stick up her nose; knowing Montville McDonalds is missing a chair, and Bacon Academy as soon as possible! I, James David Meacham, III, leave having fought the law and won. I also leave Mr. Norris the respect I have for few; Dr. Franklin Gross, my gratitude for showing me that life is indeed the stage, and the remnants of the Immoral Minority to try to live up to the name. I, Diane Molocko, leave Bacon Academy with lots of memories I will never forget. I, Troy Nicholson, leave my notes from Mr. Mals’ class to the unfortunate people that won’t have him. I, Tom O’Meara, leave my ability to find trouble in the remaining animals, but also my art of al- ways getting out of it. I, Gina Packard, leave all the smokey bathrooms and all the frustrations of finding them that way to Mrs. Carson. I also leave all the gum in the world to Mrs. Fed us. I, David Parker, leave a complete list of all my girl friends to Stuart Fontaine, II, who I feel is worthy to him. He seems to need them. I, Cheryl Pfanstiehl, leave Jill St. Jean my chair in Mr. Norris’ class, my Tri Town jacket, and my ability to eat all I want and not gain a pound! I, Chantalle Picard, leave Mr. Thulin the percus- sion section very quiet for the next umpteen years. I, Andy Roy, leave my Pre-Calc, notebook and “handy-dandy gouge” to Mr. O’Neal to sell to the highest bidder or keep for his own personal use. I, Kevin Rush, leave my third period study hall to Crystal in hopes that she can find someone else to help her walk into closed doors! I, Jeannine A. Ryan, leave Bacon Academy with some of the fondest memories and best friends anyone could ever have. To all future FBLA trea- surers, my condolences for putting up with last minute deposits and withdrawals, and thankful it is finally my senior year! I, Joanne Saitta, leave Bacon Academy knowing I’m the last Saitta! I, Corky Sawchuk, leave Bacon Academy with my bat and glove in hand. I, Pat Schooley, leave sincerely grateful of having the opportunity of working with the I. A. depart- ment under the guidance of Don Werth and Mr. LaPolt which has given me a career outlook. I, Ron Sefchik, leave two holes at the Glastonbury Country Club, and my deep thanks to the faculty who were forced to put up with my anxieties. I, Pamela Senus, leave knowing that I spent four enjoyable years with many friends and memories I will never forget, in hopes that the underclass- men enjoy theirs as well. I, Audrey Shaw, leave Bacon Academy wonder- ing how I’ll ever make it in the outside world without somebody telling me what to do and what not to do every minute. I, Bob Shutt, leave Bacon Academy as alias “John Bottom”, and last of the Shutts. I, Liliane Soucy, leave Bacon Academy noisely — the same way I came in! And for my little sister Denise Soucy to carry out the tradition. I, Alice Sowell, leave Bacon Academy with many good friends, and knowing my brothers Dubie and Carlos still have to continue their education in Bacon. I’m sure they’ll have as many good times as I have had. I, Victoria Stanulonis, leave knowing that I am not short, but that the rest of you are overgrown! I, Judy Tacelli, leave the Bacon stage to anyone who is good enough to take my place. I, Bryan Tamburri, leave Mr. Aloia a clean base- ball uniform hoping he will give it to someone who can keep it as clean as I did. I, Mike Thurber, leave Mr. Thulin muttering un- der his breath because he had no trombone sec- tion this year. I, Hal Tyles, leave most of the teachers hungry because I won’t be there to deliver eggs! I, Lisa Vilardi, leave my warped sense of humor, quick comebacks and the ability to insert my foot in my mouth to anyone with this description: two eyes, two nostrils, ten mouths, and nine feet, since I always seem to have room left over for another foot. I also leave my teachers with this warning-look out for my sister Jodi! She’s not as funny, but she will definitely make herself heard! I, Theresa Marie Vitorino, leave Bacon Acade- my thankful I have made so many good friends and a lot of memories I will treasure forever. I also leave my best wishes to the entire staff, espe- cially Ms. Gorrick for all the help she has given me. I, Randy Willson, leave my brother the skill of not doing any work and still passing. I, Patricia Winston, leave Mrs. Spurlock all of my gym clothes. I, Paul Withee, leave all the people at Bacon chest protectors. I, Cheryl Wood, leave knowing that the teachers have three more Woods to look forward to, and that my memories of Bacon will last forever. I, John Wright, leave Bacon Academy knowing that I will not be confused with Alton Wright! I, Craig Milton, leave Bacon Academy in my ’68 Camaro. I, Jeff Moroch, leave Bacon knowing that I almost didn’t make it. But if I made it, anyone can make it! I, Steve Pelkey, leave Bacon Academy knowing if I made it, you can too! I, Sally Ryan, leave Bacon Academy 25 pounds lighter now that the ball and chains have been removed! I, Jane Mazzarella, being the last Mazzarella to enter through Bacon’s doors leave many friends and memories never to be forgotten and hoping that the rest of my life is as successful as the ones I’ve had the past four years. I, Deborah McKinney, leave all of my sqeeky notes to Mr. Thulin and my never ending confu- sion in physics to Mr. Rusconi. Senior Parent Patrons Mr. Mrs. Thomas Dombroski son - Robert Dombroski Mr. Mrs. Richard Eisman son - Darrin Eisman Ms. Calli Meacham son - James David Meacham, III Mr. Mrs. Leo Molocko daughter - Diane L. Molocko Mr. Mrs. Ted Fedus, Cindy Karen Mr. Mrs. Marvin S. Maynard son - Gregg Fedus grandson - Jeffery Allan Moroch Mr. Mrs. Karl Ferling daughter - Susan Ferling Mr. Mrs. David R. Green son - Dwayne Green Mr. Mrs. David Hageman son - Chris Hageman Mr. Mrs. Tim Henderson daughter - DeDee Henderson Mr. Mrs. William Koptonak son - Peter Koptonak Mr. Mrs. Burton C. Ryan daughter - Jeannine Alison Ryan Mr. Mrs. Ray Ryan daughter - Sally Ryan Doris Mike Kostin grandson - Aaron D. Schames Mr. Mrs. Edward R. Sefchik son - Ronald E. Sefchik Mr. Mrs. Edward Soltis son - Peter Edward Soltis Mrs. Louise Labbe daughter - Michelle Marie Labbe Mr. Mrs. Frank Vilardi daughter - Lisa Vilardi Mr. Mrs. Ben Liverant son - Andrew Liverant Mr. Mrs. Tome Vi tori no daughter - Theresa Marie Vitorino George Pauline Lovewell son - Jeff Lovewell Mr. Mrs. William Mansfield, Jr. daughter - Kelley Mansfield Mr. Mrs. John Mazzarella daughter - Jane Mazzarella Mr. Mrs. Paul A. Withee son - Paul A. Withee, Jr. Mr. Mrs. Stanley J. Wood daughter - Cheryl Lynn Wood Mr. Mrs. John E. Wright son - John E. Wright, Jr. so Gertrude Whitesell, School Clerk Carol Railev, Librarian, Advisor to the Library AV Club Jean Stauning, School Nurse Dorothy Fedus, Business Ina Schlessinger, Business, Advisor to F.B.L.A. Andrea McGrath, Business Dianne Gorrick, Art, Advisor to Roger Thuiin, Band and Chorus Baconian David Shea, Physical Education, Christine Spurlock, Physical Edu- Boy’s Basketball Coach cation, Cheerleading Coach Joseph Valentini. Industrial Arts Joanne Bryant, Home Economics, Advisor to the Home Ec. Club Robert LaPolt, Industrial Arts Dave Johnson, Industrial Arts, Girl’s Soccer Coach Ellen Yazmer, Learning Disabil- ities Barbara Brown, French, Advisor to the French Club Lois By waters, Special Educa- tion, Advisor to the Outing Club Barbara Wyrebkiewicz, Spanish Everett Herden, Science Marge Ciaglo. Science Joan Boudle, Spanish, Advisor to the Spanish Club Marcy Epstein, Special Education Mark Lander, English, French, Cross-Country, Track Coach Diane Hover, Math, Advisor to Math Team J. Vincent Burns, English Carol Carson, Math, Advisor to Math Team Philip Rusconi. Math Frank Aloia, Math, Baseball Coach Freddie O’Neal. Math Stella Holmes, Speech Edith Dole. Speech Assistant John Long, English, Cross-Coun- Walter W. Norris, III, English try, Track Coach Jeannette Gregory, Guidance Carol Chemerynski, Guidance Counselor Clerk Carol Shores, English Susan Freedman, History Norma Norris, History Thomas Racine, Guidance Coun- selor Jeanne Polk, School Secretary Board Of Education Superintendant of Schools - Edward J. McKenney Chairman - Dr. Bernard G. Park Larry Luttrel Odessa Turner Vice Chairman - Rosemary Coyle Adam Piekarz Andrea King Secretary - Estelle Gorreck Virginia Vilardi Mark Himmelberger Sophomores Gail Schuster Erik Pekoske Tracy Felciano Jen Purcell Russ McNichols Susan St. Jean Jeri Casler Tony Gargano Carolyn Moss Tracy Felciano, Carolyn Moss, Deb Vachon, Kristi Stepule Krista Bradstreet Jimmy Ciagio Diane Hoerman Alan Damarjian Chris Pater Debbie Fish Christine Lathe Kichard Ford Carol Michaud Chris Johnson him rrazer Ken Yacono Bette-Lou Vasington Peter Trusz Bob Sullivan April Davis Bob Jurgel Faith Elliot Tom Fitzgerald Tracy Lindstrom Susan St, Jean, Jen Purcell Cory Palmer V Rachelle Labbe Sandra Mawney Rory Bruce Hazel Gray Leslie Webster Richard Ford Tracy Felciano, Jen Purcell Alan Sylvester Sally Hutchins David Guthart Kari O’Neill Melanie Collis Jodi Ous Joe Krukowski Sue Mayette Dan Harwood Scott Hewes Cathy Costello Bill Jollie Leonard Carlson April Davis Holly Gillis ' Elaine Szepanski Darren Court right Sally Hutchins Alice Jones Tracy MacDonald Shawn Vary Robert Ous Lenore Marshall Bob Sullivan, Russ McNichoIs Berkley Parsons President - Cheryl Bowling Vice President - Sue Labonosky ■■■ Secretary - Vicki Wozniak Treasurer ■ Steven Laput Steven Baldi Richard Churchill Tina Delpivo David Bruce Mark Brundage Debo Christy Corcoran John Cherkes Michael Cowan David Durel Jon Falhowski George Fontaine Sue Gorreck Marta Greenleaf Rosemary Guarnaccia Kelly Haefele Henry Heil 81 Paul Knutsen Sue Labonosky Steven Laput Lynn Lefebvre Deborah Molocko Allison Moroch Bill Nantz Robbie Packard 82 Michael Pollack Julie Rowley Tara Ricker Robert Ross John Ruszala Shane Shilosky Donald Rossi Carlos Sowell 83 Samantha Sullivan Cherylyn Sunimerfield 64 Errol Booher Kristen Bourque Theodore Bradshaw A darroDonogh ue Deborah Eifler Patricia Hogan Richard Jonah Regina Savalle Stacy Schuster Denise Soucy Nick Stinson Calendar Patrons Balaban and Standish Gerhardt Insurance S S Leather A. 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Ray’s Pharmacy Glem Oil Company Plotkin’s Colchester Auto Body The Glass Place Western Auto Ben Franklin Noel’s Supermarket Society for Savings Bank Wozniak's Auto Service Colchester Optical Glastonbury Bank Trust Dino’s Pizza Kay's Style World Country Roads Package Store Colchester Florist Colchester Forge Professional Patrons Edward P. Bogush Carl C. Conrad Harris Kleinkopf Arthur Horvitz James Geer Jeremiah Lowney Steven Lakes Gregory St. Clair James Zupnik “No sensible man watches his feet hit the ground. He looks ahead to see what kind of ground they’ll hit next.” Ernest Haycox Be glad for tomorrow, it les- sens the mistakes of yester- day and gives you a second chance to live, learn and tru- ly laugh at life. Sue Ferling Clubs Spanish Honor Society-Valerie Wozniak, Danny Thompson, Donna Rioux, Elyse Park, Suesen Nvack, Ricky Finkelstein. Nicole Damarjian, Bonnie Bradshaw Spanish Club Members Cathy Bourque Pete Koptonak Bonnie Bradshaw Suesen Nyack Sheryl Cameron Gina Packard Nicole Damarjian Elyse Park Kim Duffy Jenny Schooley James Dickerson Robin Sefchik Gregg Fedus Debbie Thompson Tracey Fedus Valerie Wozniak Ricky Finkelstein Debbie Fish Vanessa Ford Bruce Goldstein Gail Guarnaccia 90 Home Economics Club: Back Row: Advisor Joanne Bryant. Front Row: Theresa Ferguson, DeDee Henderson, Vice President Cheryl Wood, Nancy Mayette, Wendy Horlick. Missing from picture: President Debbie Fontaine, Secretary Pam Senus, Alison Phillips, Sandy Gilluly, Helen Tyles, Laura Fontaine, Lorraine Jones, Patty Winston, Marianne Gullak, Sandy Thibodeau, Eileen Culhane, Gina D’Addio, Carol Anderson, Lori Gargano, Sharon Athorne, Becky Bradshaw. High School Bowl Team: Bill Williams, Tina Mancini, Bonnie Bradshaw, Ron Sefchik, Advisor Mr. Warren. Missing from picture: Team captain-Wendy Cone. Cibrary A Club Back Row: Kim Thurber. Theresa Ferguson, Sandy Cameron, Cheryl Mohrlein, Advisor Carol Bailey, Gary Albert, Kristine Nyack, Ron Goldstein Front Row: Wendy Horlick Missing from picture: Becky Bradshaw, Liliane Soucy, Lenore Marshall, Laura Fontaine, Jerry Caron Back Row: Steve Dankiw, Ron Goldstein, Gary Albert, Ricky Finkelstein, Danny Thompson, Chris Pater, Jeff Kellogg Front Row: Advisor Diane Hover, Bonnie Bradshaw, Tina Mancini, Nicole Damarjian, Debbie Fish, Val Wozniak, Carolyn Moss, Advisor Carol Carson Missing from picture: Wendy Cone, Andy Roy, Sue Nyack Aiatli Zcam Peer point Press Back Row: Diane Molocko, Kraig St. Pierre, Editor Corky Sawchuk, Ricky Finkelstein Middle Row: Michelle Wetmore, Bonnie Bradshaw, Robin Sefchik Front Row: Pat Mancini, Cheryl Wood, Cathy Bourque, Andy Liverant, Elyse Park, Sue Nyack Advisor: Roni Finkelstein Missing from picture: Sandy Cameron, Alan Damarjian, Deb Fontaine, Danny Thompson, Bob Schools, and Jim Meacham 7-P.jC.A- Back Row: Ron Scfchik, Alice Sowell, Elaine Hutchins, Sharron Blecha, Sheri Brazalovich, Rita Gardner, Denise Soucy, Tracy Gustafson, Michelle Fafard Middle Row: Kim Thurber, Jill St. Jean, Vicky Stanulonis, Maureen O’Brien, Eileen Culhane, Staci Brazalovich, Terese Hardy, Chrissy Soulia, Stephanie Adamski Front Row: Secretary Theresa Vitorino, Treasurer Jeannine Ryan, Publicity Lynn Vaillancourt, Fundraiser-Member- ship Chairperson Crystal Butova, President Sally Ryan, Vice President Audrey Shaw Inset: Advisor Ina Schlessinger Missing from picture: Cathy Costello, Beth Dawson, Debbie Fish, Diane Hoerman, Kelley Mansfield, Jim Meacham, David Parker, Chantalle Picard, Liliane Soucy, Kathy Wheeler yearbook Staff Editors-in-chief co-editors: Sheryl Cameron and Jane Mazzarella Assistants for Senior sections: Debbie McKinney Sharron Blecha Assistant editor: Layout editor: Tracy Felciano Kristi Stepule Sophomore editor: Gail Schuster Junior editor: Copy editor: Elyse Robert Levine Park Staff: Carol Olson Michelle Lefehvre Dan Thompson Alice Suuell Tracy Kedus Cynthia Tncelli Corky Sawchuk icole Damarjian DvDee Hendt rson Kelley Mansfield Wendy Horlick iJulie Stewart Kristi Stepnle rnkM Advertising and Promotions Manager: Theresa Vitorino Head Sales People: Michelle Labbe, Jeannine Ryan, Elaine Hutchins, and Theresa Vitorino. The Different Drummer Drama Guild Dr. Frank Gross (advisor), Anthony Cas- sarino, Mike Deljudis, Bruce Goldstein, Scott Ironfield, Jim Kaiser, Jeremy Nor- ton, Jim Meacham, Kraig St. Pierre, A1 Proteau, Patrick Schooley, Ron Sefchik, Judy Tacelli, Douglas Therrien, Jennifer Williams, Jim Williams, Bill Williams. Cheryl Wood “I look to the sea, re- flections in the waves spark my memory. Some happy, some sad. I think of high school friends and the dreams we had. (STYX) DeDee Henderson “The time has come to leave you now With all my memories large and small I will continue on my way With your influence guiding me everyday. ” (DeDee Marie) Bryan Tamburri “Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too Imagine all the people Living life in peace” (John Lennon) Jnfomals Continued Zke 1982-83 Student Council President: Jim Meacham Vice President: Andy Liverant Treasurer: Suesen Nyack Secretary: Elyse Park Corresponding Secretary: Chris Carico Class of 1983 Lisa Vilardi Cheryl Wood Dedee Henderson Andy Liverant Bill Williams Julie Cohen Jim Meacham Class of 1984 Tina Mancini Elyse Park Chris Carico Rhonda Sousa Ken Hageman Suesen Nyack Kraig St. Pierre Class of 1985 April Davis Tracy MacDonald Julie Stewart Sue St. Jean Carolyn Moss Jen Willwerth Jeff Kellogg Class of 1986 Debbie Molocko Adam Donoghue Stacy Shuster Cindy Pater Jennifer Bell Julie Plecan Sue Labonosky Back Row: Sheryl Cameron, Nicole Damarjian, Deborah McKinney, Valerie Wozniak, Pam Pekoske, Janet Frosti, Bonnie Bradshaw, Tina Mancini Front Row: Ron Sefchik, Bill Williams, Danny Thompson, Chris Hageman Advisor: Mark Lander Missing from pic- ture: Jane Mazzarella, Andy Roy, Wendy Cone National Honor Society i1 rench Club Back Row: Kelly Haefele, Kristen Anderson, Ginger Rowe, Mark Brundage, Alan Sylvester Middle Rows: Tracy MacDonald, Kristi Stepule, Michelle Wetmore, Ali- son Moroch, Michelle Fafard Front Row: Lisa Julian, Michelle Pelletier, Christy Corcoran, Tara Ricker, Sue Labonosky Advisors: Barbara Brown, Mark Lander French Honor Society Tina Mancini, DeDee Henderson Outing Club Back Rows: Alton Wright, A1 Fafard, Mark Brundage, John Shea, KraigSt. Pierre, Ron Lefebvre, Kirk Lunde, Dwayne Green, Diane Molocko, Sharron Blecha, Alan Sylvester, Ginger Rowe, Tara Ricker, Ellen Jacoby, Michelle Pelletier, Kelly Haefele, Lisa Julian, Sue Labonosky, Christy Corcoran, Peter Koptonak. Middle Rows: Tracy MacDonald, Sue St. Jean, Jennifer Purcell, Carolyn Moss, Gail Schuster, Tracy Felciano, Robbie Sylvester, James Dickerson, Peter Bauchman, Crystal Butova Front Row: Advisor Lois Bywaters, Krista Bradstreet, Tracey Fedus, Judy Tacelli, Lisa Vilardi, A1 Proteau Underclassman Potpourri A Met ics ■ fi ■■■■■ “M-ow They weren’t kidding about these bionic legs!” The girl’s soccer team had an out- standing season this year. Bacon ended in second place in the COC with a 9-3-0 record and was ranked 8th in the state ending with an over- all record of 11 -3-0. Having defeated every team they faced at least once, they hosted 24th ranked Suffield in the state tournament. Bacon played a very hard game against Suffield, which ended in a 0-0 tie. With the game still not being de- cided after two five-minute overtimes, and one sudden-death overtime peri- od, a shoot-out was necessary. Suffield outscored Bacon to win the game 1-0. The team is losing three fine players from the starting line-up: center for- ward, Lisa Vi lardi; center fullback, Sue Ferling; and right halfback, Pam Senus. 109 no in ff+til STAY AWAY! w k r . j: Everybody was kung fu fighting, “Don’t talk to the ball Tom, kick it!' . 113 114 Cross Country Recently, Jack Long’s Girls Cross Country team won their 100th meet, thus Long became one of very few coaches to muster 100 wins in four sports. But, that’s not all he has done at Ba- con Academy. At Bacon, Long has initi- ated Boys Cross Country in 1966, both Girls Cross Country and Track and Field in 1972 and Bovs Track and Field in 1962. He stepped down from coaching Boys Track and Field in 1979 after com- piling a record of 128-74-1. Long knows that its been more than his coaching that has won for Bacon. “Bacon’s been blessed with plenty of good athletes’’, he said. Long, looking to the future, hopes to continue the quality program that has been established at Ba- con. Long’s most recent honor is per- haps his biggest. The National High School Athletic Coaches Associa- tion has selected him as the nominee from Connecticut for the Coach of the Year. From that plateau he can re- ceive national honors and recognition, (condensed from “The Standard’’, article by Corky Sawchuk) kCQ (left to right) Front row- Elyse Park, Lisa Anilowski, Hit a Drenga, Ronnie Bradshaw. Becky Bradshaw, Second row- Suesen Nyack, ■Jennifer Willwerth, Valerie Woxniak, Gail Guarnaccia. Maurya Purcell. Nicole Damarjian, Coach Lander, Third row- Coach Long. Diane Molocko. Ellen Jacoby, and Debbie Molocko. It was another great year for the girls cross country team. The girls achieved an outstanding record often wins and two losses. They also seized third in the C.O.C. and eleventh out of twenty-two in the state. 1'here was also a show of outstanding individuals. Bon- nie, Nicole, Rita, Gail, Elyse, Maurya, and Valerie received letters. Out of these seven, Nicole, Rita, and Elyse were named C.O.C. all-stars. The recipient of “The Most Valuable Runner” was Gail Guarnaccia. She holds the second fastest time on Bacon’s course. Gail ran seventeenth in the State Class S” which qualified her for the State Open. The “Most Improved Runner” was Elyse Park. She placed in every meet of the season and came in thirteenth overall in the C.O.C. 16 118 The boys cross country team finished third in the C.O.C. and qualified for the State Class “S”. Their record was eight and five. Letter winners were Doug Adkins, Darrin Eisman, Tim Hardy, Berkeley Parsons, Jeff Small, Robbie Sylvester, and Randy Willson. The All-stars were Doug Adkins, Darrin Eisman, and Tim Hardy who was the “Most Improved Darrin is this year’s “Most Valuable Runner Since he was a Freshman he has broken records every- where. He has won the C.O.C. individual title three years in a row. He qualified to run in the State open, and as an All-state runner. 120 Iik Back Row: Coach Shea, Mike Martingano, Don Hanover, Dave Olson, Karl Butler, Bill Gagnon, Andy Shoop, Alan Damarjian, Todd Tamburri Front Row: Bob Gagnon, Wayge Smith, John Shea, Paul Withee, Jon Turner, Ron Lefebvre W 121 Considering the small size of Bacon Academy, it has had a surplus of athletic talent. This year’s graduation marked the farewell of one of the most talented. John Shea has left a trail that won’t be easily followed. Selected as an All-Stater in basketball during his Junior and Senior years, John’s most noted for basketball but is equally gifted in baseball. Athletically, he started his Senior year in superb form. Scoring 51 points in Bacon’s opening game to break the existing school record of 48, John went on to win the area’s scoring title for the second year in a row. His average of over 34 points per game was also tops in the state. Nineteen eighty-three has been a durable class, John is certainly one of the established reasons for that persistency. Class ‘S’ hadn’t seen such a powerful team in years. The Bacon Bobcats earned the respect of every team that challenged them and many that they didn’t have to face. It’s a rarity, especially for a Class ‘S’ team, to have had a perfect blend of speed, ball control, shooting and depth. The man in charge, coach Dave Shea, had his team qualified for the state tourna- ment in the minimal number of games. From there they remained undefeated for the duration of the regular season and helped coach Shea notch his 300th career win during the second half of the season. The team itself was a showcase of grace and talent. In the middle of it all was co- captain John Shea. Shea, along with leading the state in scoring, proved game in and game out to be one of the best all around players in Connecticut. Co-captain Paul Withee showed he was one of the best point guards in the area. Then, there was the lad from Ireland. Karl Butler adjusted to the American style of basketball and we found as well as refreshing. Don Hanover and Jon Tirrner stayed' reliable throughout the year to help round out a ------ Charter Oak Conference. 123 Qirls basketball Varsity Team Captains: Lisa Vilardi and Cheryl Blecha Coach-Jim Robinson Assistant coach-Ann Robinson Rita Drenga Janet Frosti Kim Thurber Sally Hutchins April Davis TraceyLindstrom Jeri Casler Sue Gorreck Sue Bittman After a dismal 1981-1982 campaign, the Bobkitten’s roared back with a new coach and came out winning. Posting a 11-7 regular season record, the girls greatly improved the 2- 18 mark of a year ago. Being led by senior Lisa Vilardi and junior Cheryl Blecha, Bacon had an excellent first half. Lisa and Cheryl’s supporting cast included junior Janet Frosti, sophomores April Davis and Sally Hutchins, and freshman Sue Gorreck. In regard to the seasons first half, the rest of their schedule was split between wins and losses. One loss that hurt wasn’t a game. Janet Frosti left at the season's mid- point to become an exchange student in Belgium. It was an enjoyable season to all who witnessed the games, rhe contests were exciting and showed great promise for next year. Toss up. Do like the navy does: sink it! Wrestling Back Row: Steve Adams, Louie Flowers, Dwayne Green, Drew DeBowsky, Shawn Vary, Gaeton Michaud, Rich Young, Scott Karal, Coach LaPolt. Middle Row: Don Rossi, Mike Long, Jeff Small, Berkeley Parsons, Bert Soucy, Bill Jollie, Gregg Karal. Front Row: Mike Thurber, Debbie Vachon, Ed Vachon, Tom Atkins. C’mon Drew! Tom The Bacon Academy wrestling team has grabbed the C.O.C. title for the sec- ond year in a row. They are undefeated in the C.O.C. and they have an overall record of 7-6. The team, captained by Mike Thurber, Ed Vachon, and Tom At- kins, has two wrestlers who are undefeat- ed: Tom Atkins (12-0) and Jeff Small (14-0). This year the team is coached by Mr. LaPolt. ’ Mike at work A tense moment. ► Macon Cheerleaders Tammy Hardy “84 Vicky Stanulonis Patty Gosselin “83” “83” Carolyn Moss Robin Sefchik Vicki Wozniak “85” “84” “86” Donna Rioux Pam Pekoske Jill St. Jean Kristi Stepule “84 “83” “84 “85” Advisor: Mrs. Spurlock Captain: Pam Pekoske Co-captain: Vicky Stanulonis 129 130 Looking back on the baseball team of 1982 we say they had quite a season with 14 wins and 6 losses. The team had a batting average of .261. John Shea pulled the highest with .371. The most stolen bases goes to Rob Webster for the season and Kevin Verrill came out with the most runs batted in. Rob Webster Kenny Stevens John Shutt John Shea Tom O'Meara m Atlrinc Corky Sawchuck Randy Willson Bryan Tamburri Brian Long Kraig St. Pierre U mil 1 urn II Coach: Frank Aloia 131 Student Achievements Douglas Adkins: Cross Country 9,10,1 l,12th-Letter Winner; Track 9,10,ll,12th-3year letter winner; Baconian 9th; French Club 9,10,11th. Carol Anderson: J.V. Basketball 10th; Varsity Softball 11,12th. Sharon Athorne: Softball 9,11,12th; Ba- conian Staff. Tom Atkins: Spanish Club 11th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; Class treasurer 9,10,11,12th; J.V. Soccer 9th; Varsity Soc- cer 11,12th; Varsity Wrestling 9,10,11,12th; J.V. Baseball 10th; Varsity Baseball 11,12th. Peter Bauchmann: Outing Club 10,ll,12th-president; Work: National Drug 11,12th. Sharron Blecha: Track 9th; Spanish Club 9,10th; FBLA 10,12th; Baconian 10,ll,12th-assistant; Outing Club 12th; Re- cipient of Greatest Improved English Stu- dent Award, 10th; Work: Levine and Le- vine 11th. Becky Bradshaw:Spanish Club 10,12th; Home Ec Club 12th-president; High School Bowl-11th; Girls Cross Country Team 11,12th; Myles Hubbard Book Prize 11th; Senior Follies 11th. Karl Butler: Varsity Soccer 12th; Varsity Basketball 12th. Sheryl Cameron: Spanish Club 10,11,12th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; National Honor Society 10,11,12th; Baconian 10,ll,12th-co-editor; Stationary Road Show 9,10,11,12th; Band 9,10,11,12th; C.O.C. Concert 12th; Wind ensemble 12th; Work: City Savings Bank 12th. Julie Cohen: Student Council 9,10,11,12th; Prom Committee 11th; Ban- quet Committee 12th; Softball 9,10th; Spanish Club 10,11,12th: Journalism 11th; Work: Harry’s Place 10,11,12th. Wendy Cone: National Honor Society 10,11-treasurer, 12th-president; Spanish Honor Scoiety 10,11,12th; Spanish Club 10,11,12th; High School Bowl ll,12th-cap- tain; Geography Award-9th; Girls’ State- 11 th; DAR Good Citizen Award-12th; Bausch and Lomb Science Award-12th; National Merit Commended Student-12th; Religion Teacher 10,11,12th. Eileen Culhane: Band 9,10,ll,12th-vice- president; FBLA 12th; Home Ec Club 12th. Drew Debowoski: Varsity Wreastling 9,10,11,12th; Cross Country 11th; Work: Hub Ford 12th. Robert Dombroski: French Club 10,11,12th; Work: Cragin Library 9,10,11,12th; Campbell’s Petro 11,12th. Rita Drenga: Cross Country 11,12th- captain, Track and Field 9,10,11,12th; Bas- ketball 12th. Kim Duffy: Peerpoint Press 12th; Spanish Club 12th; FBLA 9,11th; Chorus 10,11,12th; Work: Tri-Town 12th. Darrin Eisman: Cross Country 9,10,11,12th; Track 9,10,11,12th; Baconian 9th. Gregg Fedus: Outing Club 12th; Spanish Club 11,12th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; Baseball 9,10th; Lowriders Softball team 11,12th. Sue Ferling: Class secretary 9th; Recipi- ent of Alan Gibson Memorial Award-9th; Track 9th; Cross Country 9th; Basketball 9,10,11th; Band 9,10,11,12th; Class vice- president 10,11th; Softball 10,11,12th; Soc- cer 10,11,12th; Student Council 11th; Baco- nian 12th; Chorus 12th; C.O.C. Concert 12th. Robin Fetzer: Stationary Road Show 9th; Chorus 10th; Prom Committee 11th; Baco- nian salesperson 10th; Work: Levine and Levine 10,11,12th. Louie Flowers: Wrestling 11,12th. Deb Fontaine: Spanish Club 10th; Home Ec Club 10th-vice-president; 12th-presi- dent; Exchange Student to Finland 11th. Bob Gagnon: J. V. and Varsity Basketball 9,10,11,12th; Student Council 9th; Track and Field 9th. Rita Gardner: FBLA 11,12th; Prom Committee 11th; Banquet Committee 12th; Honor Roll; Track and Field 9th; Work: Schuster Express 10,11th; Levine and Le- vine 11,12th. Lori Gargano: Baconian 9th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; Prom Commit- tee 11th. Bruce Goldstein: Spanish Club 11,12th; Different Drummer Drama Guild 12th; United Synagogue Youth ll,12th-vice- president; Work: Paradise Farms 9,10,11,12th. Chris Gorreck: Track 9th; Outing Club 11th; Different Drummer Drama Guild 11th. H2 Patty Gosselin: Meriden Merchant Bull- dog football cheerleader; Bacon cheer- leader 12th. Dwayne Green: Colchester Cougars 10,12th; Track 11,12th; Wrestling 12th; Track Best Novice-11th. Tracy Gustafson: Track 9th; One World Essay Award-9th; Baconian 9,10th; Stu- dent Council 9th; Work: S S Leather 10th; Noel’s 11,12th; FBLA 11,12th; Prom Committee 11th; Clerk Typist Award 11th; Brian College Book Award 11th. Chris Hageman: Varsity Soccer 9,10,1 l,12th-captain; National Honor Soci- ety 11,12th; Outing Club 12th. Terese Hardy: Softball 10,11,12th; Sta- tionary Road Show 9,10th; Band 9,10,11,12th; FBLA 12th; Chorus 10th. DeDee Henderson: Baconian 9th; Track and Field 9,10th; French Club 10,11th; Prom Committee 11th; Class vice-presi- dent 12th; Student Council 12th; French Honor Society 12th; Spanish Club 9,10th. Wendy Horlick: Home Ec Club 10,12th; Library Club 11,12th; Baconian 12th; Work TBCCA; Photographer. Elaine Hutchins: Baconian 11,12th; FBLA 12th. Scott Ironfield: Follies 10th; Different Drummer Drama Guild 10,11,12th; Sta- tionary Road Show 9,10,11,12th. Pete Koptonak: Band 9,10,11,12th; Wind Ensemble 12th; Outing Club 12th; Spanish Club 11,12th; Lowriders Softball Team 11,12th. Michelle Labbe: Baconian 9,10,11,12th; Rollerskating Club 9th. Ron Lefebvre: French Club 10,11th; Track 9th; Basketball 9,10,11,12th; Andrew Liverant: Student Council 12th-vice-president; Different Drummer Drama Guild 10,11,12th; Stationary Road Show 10,11,12th;Track and Field 10,11,12th; Cross Country 12th; Peerpoint Press 9,11,12th; Work: Colchester Forge 9,10,11,12th; Banner Lodge 11th; Grand Lake Hotel 11,12th; Manhatton Caterers Uth. Kirk Lunde: Recipient of the Award for Most Improved In English-9th; French Club 10,12th; Outing Club 12th. Tim Maikshilo: Colchester Fish and Game. Rob Maltempo: Soccer 12th; Pat Mancini: Different Drummer Drama Guild 12th; Follies 11,12th; Peerpoint Press 11th; Baconian Prize 11th. Kelley Mansfield: Baconian 12th; FBLA 12th; Class president 12th. Dale Martin: Work: Tri-Town; Zisis Piz- za. Michael Martingano: Basketball 12th. Jane Mazzarella: Stationary Road Show 9,10,11,12th; Spanish Club 10,11th; Baco- nian 10,ll,12th-co-editor; Student Council 11th; National Honor Society ll,12th-sec- retary. Deborah McKinney: Stationary Road Show 9,10,12th; Baconian 10,ll,12th-assis- tant; Band 9,10,11,12th; Eastern Regional 11th; C.O.C. Concert 12th; Wind Ensemble 12th; National Honor Society ll,12th-trea- surer; Excellence in French Award 11th; Work: Tri-Town I 11,12th. James David Meachem III: Different Drummer Guild 9,10,11,12th; Student Council 9,10,1 l,12th-president; Stationary Road Show 9,10,11,12th; E.O. Smith Model Congress 11,12th; Follies 9th; CT Drama Association One Act Play Competition 10,12th; First Place Stage Design (CT Dra- ma Assoc.) 10th; Cross Country 9th; All- Eastern Chorus 11,12th; All C.O.C. Chorus 12th; Peerpoint Press 10,12th; Baconian 10th; Chorus 11,12th; American Academy of Dramatic Arts 12th; Colchester Baseball League 9th; Pony Football 9th. Craig Milton: Varsity Soccer 12th. Diane Molocko: Cross Country 11,12th; Band 9,10,11,12th; Outing Club 12th; Peer- point Press 12th. Troy Nicholson: Perfect Attendence Awards 9,10th. Tom O’Meara: J.V. Baseball 9th; Varsity Baseball 10,11,12th. Gina Packard: Track 9,10,11th; Basket- ball 11th; Spanish Club 12th. David Parker: Different Drummer Dra- ma Guild 12th; Band 12th; Chorus 12th; Wrestling 12th. Pam Pekoske: Class president 9,10,11th; Student Council 9,10th; Spanish Club 9,10,11th; Cheerleader 9,10,ll,12th-cap- tain; Track 10,11,12th; Stationary Road Show 9,12th; Hugh O’Brian Most Out- standing Sophomore Award 10th; National Honor Society 10,ll,12th-vice-president, Blood Bank Chairman-11,12th. 133 Stephen R. Pelkey: Soccer 10,12th. Chantalle Picard: Varsity Softball 9th; Band 9,10,11,12th; Marist Orchestra 11th; J.V. Basketball 9th; Exchange Student to New Zealand 11th; IHC Swimming 11th; Spanish Club 9,10th; Invercargill Garrison Band 11th; FBLA 12th; Spanish Honor So- ciety 10,11,12th; National Honor Society 10,11,12th; Marist Basketball 11th; Baco- nian salesperson 10th; Panthers Softball 11th; Class secretary 10th; Work: Ray’s Pharmacy 10,12th; Parks and Recreation Day Camp 9,10th. Andy Roy: Math Team 10,11,12th; Span- ish Honor Society 10,11,12th; Boys’ State 11th; Scouting 9,10,11,12th; Eagle Scout 12th; National Honor Society 10,11,12th; Work: S S Leather 10,11,12th. Jeannine Ryan: Band 9,10,11,12th; Home Ec Club 10th; FBLA ll,12th-trea- surer; Baconian 11,12th; Typing Award; FBLA Eastern Regional 11th; FBLA Fall Leadership Conference 12th. Sally Ryan: Band 9,10,11,12th; Chorus 10,11,12th; FBLA 10,11,12th-president; Track 9th; Work: Ray’s Pharmacy 10,11,12th. Jo Anne Saitta: Soccer and Soccer Letter 11th; Baconian 12th. Walter Sawchuk; J.V. Baseball 9th; Var- sity Baseball 10,11,12th; Peerpoint Press 10,ll,12th-editor; Sports Reporter for The Standard 12th; Student Council 10,11th; Class vice-president 9th. Patrick Schooley: Different Drummer Drama Guild 11,12th 12th-producer; En- field Lamplighter Alumni Inc. 12th; Wres- tling Letter-11th; Colchester Football Team 9,10,11,12th. Pamela Arline Senus: Cheerleading 9th; Rollerskating Club 9th; Soccer 10,11,12th- letter; Town Fast Pitch Softball Team 9,10,11,12th; Town Slow Pitch Softball Team 10,11,12th; Home Ec Club 12th; Work: National Drug 11th. Ronald E. Sefchik: Clarissa B. McCall Prize-lOth; Harvard Book Prize; Boys’ State-llth; National Honor Society 10,11,12th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; CT Drama Assoc. Set Design Award-10th; Spanish Club 9,10,11,12th- vice-president; Student of Piano 9,10,11,12th; Photography Club 10,11-vice- president; Baconian 9,10,11,12th; Band 9,10th; Varsity Soccer 10th; High School Bowl 11,12th; Follies 9th; Different Drum- mer Drama Guild 9,10-producer, 10,11, 12th-president; Stationary Road Show 9,10,11,12th; CT Drama Assoc. Student Congress 10th; Fish and Game Club; FBLA 12th; Work: Swider’s Farm, Indianfield Campground, Mersock’s Egg Farm, and Mozzicato dePasquale’s Bakery and Pastry Shop. Audrey Shaw: Chorus 9,10,11,12th; C.O.C. Concert 12th; FBLA ll,12th-vice- president; State Leadership Conference 11th; Work: Tri Town I 11,12th. John Shea: Varsity Basketball 9,10,11,12th; Varsity Baseball 9,10,11,12th; All C.O.C. Baseball-3 years; All C.O.C. Bas- ketball-3 years; All State Basketball-2 years; All Eastern CT Basketball-2 years; All New England. Liliane Soucy: Baconian 11th; FBLA 12th. Alice Sowell: Rollerskating Club 9th; Ba- conian 9,10,11,12th; FBLA 12th; Work: SNEECO 11th; Colchester Egg 11,12th. Victoria Stanulonis: Cheerleading 10,ll,12th-captain; Class secretary 11,12th; Band 10,ll,12th-secretary; Baconian 12th; Stationary Road Show 10,11,12th. 10,11,12th. Robert Sylvester: Track and Field 10th; Baseball 9,11th; Cross Country 12th; Out- ing Club 9,10,11,12th; Work: National Drug 12th; Town Foods 12th. Judy Tacelli: Different Drummer Drama Guild 11,12th; Stationary Road Show 9,10,11,12th; Soccer 11th; Photography Club 10th; Outing Club 10,11th; Exper- ience It 10,11th. Bryan Tamburri: Bacon Baseball 9,10,11,12th; J.V. 9,10th; Varsity Baseball 11,12th. Michael Thurber: Spanish Club 9,10,11- vice-president; 12th-president; J.V. Base- ball 9,10th; Varsity Wrestling 9,10,11,12th; Most Improved Award 10th; Most Desire Award 11th; Work: Cookin’ Cabin Restau- rant 11,12th; Hub Ford 12th. Jon Turner: Basketball 9,10,11,12th. Harold Tyles: Wrestling 10th; Track ana Field 11th; FBLA 10th; Baconian 9th. Roger Vac h on: Varsity Wrestling 9,10,11,12th. Lisa Vilardi: Soccer 11,12th; Basketball 134 9,10,11,12th; Softball 9,10,11,12th; Student Council 9,10,11,12th; One World Essay 9th; Baconian 12th; Outing Club 10,11,12th; Prom Committee 11th; Stationary Road Show 9,10th. Theresa Marie Vitorino: Tutoring 9th; Baconian 11,12th; FBLA ll,12th-secretary; Typing 10th; Award I Typing II Award 11th; FBLA Outstanding Service Award 11th; Bacon Art Festival on the Green 11th; FBLA District I Conference 11th; Eastern Regional Conference 11th; Fall State Leadership Conference 12th; St. An- drew’s Youth Group 12th. Colleen Watson: Cross Country 9,10th; Track 9,10th; Music Student Hartt College; Stationary Road Show 10,11,12th; Band Officer 11,12th; Chorus 9,10,11,12th; Gym- nastics Teacher at Halls Hill; St. Andrews Youth Group-president. Bill Williams: Stationary Road Show 9,10th; Different Drummer Drama Guild 10,11,12th; National Honor Society 10,11,12th; Spanish Honor Society 10,11,12th; Band 9,10,11,12th; Student Council 12th; CT All State Band 10,11th; CT All State Orchestra 12th; All New Eng- land Band 11,12th; CT Eastern Regional Orchestra 10,11,12th; Outing Club 11th; Boys’ State Nominee 11th; Greater Hart- ford Youth Orchestra 10,11,12th; CT Val- ley Youth Wind Ensemble 10,11,12th; High School Bowl 11th; Center for Creative Youth 10th; National Music Camp Interlo- chem, Michigan 11th. Randy Willson: J.V. Baseball 9,10th; Varsity Baseball 11,12th; Cross Country 10,11,12th; Outing Club 12th; Colchester Football 9th; Work: Frank Davis Resort and Hub Ford. Paul Withee: J.V. Basketball 9th; Varsity Basketball 10,11,12th. Cheryl Wood: Cheerleading 9,10th; Stu- dent Council 9,10,11,12th; Farmers Club Juniors Softball Team 9,10,11,12th; Kays Fast Pitch Softball Team 9,10,11,12th; Prom Committee 11th; Banquet Commit- tee 12th; Peerpoint Press 12th; Home Ec Club 12th-vice-president; Rollerskating Club 9th; In Charge of Propaganda Com- mittee (Student Council) 12th; Work: Our Town Restaurant 11th. Graduation, this is our year. The year that ends our high school career. We be- gin to reminisce about our years at Ba- con. We also look to the future and won- der. There were many good times and bad through our four years. Each year was special. Our class slowly moved up the scale to be seniors. We tried to be like no other class before us. As the years went on, the future snuck up on us. Our last year had begun with dreaming, dreaming of the future and what it held for us. For some this would be the last year of schooling. For others college would be the next step. Time seems to pass too quickly. Some go onto college, others enter the working world. Which ever road we take, we will never forget the friends and experience from our twelve years of education, espe- cially our four years at Bacon Academy. As we come to a closing of the 1983 yearbook, we have ended a chapter in the senior class’s life. What is in our future no one can tell, we have but to live it. 135