Ballston Spa High School - Realms of Gold Yearbook (Ballston Spa, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1978 volume:

1978 Ballston Spa High School Ballston Spa, New York lounging all living life their own way; some finding happiness and success . . . but all striving to fulfill their needs and desires . . . Creativity The Chickadee The Chickadee perches on the branch of a pine tree living wild and flying free. He glides like a plane through the crisp winter air Flying and flying not knowing just where. Then, all of a sudden out of the cold blue sky he sees a snowflake passing him by. ’Tis the first day of winter and the last day of fall But, Where are his friends? where are they all? Pam Short Time Time, the constant mechanism that is forever changing our lives. At one point it bonds us together, at another it leaves us alone. It may cause years to fly by or minutes to crawl. Time has the power to age the earth as well as those who live on it. It allows the individual to discover new people, places and ideas. Whether it be in a crowded room or a spacious field, with tears in our eyes or a smile on our lips, at an hour of victory or that of defeat, Time will allow us to think, to do, to enjoy and to remember. For us the class of ’78 that time is now. Cheryl Marshall THREE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Jim Gardner ‘Twas three days before Christmas, When all through the class Not a student was stirring, Those late had a pass. The notebooks were placed by the desks with great care, In hope that the Spider would not show up there. The students were nestled all snug in their desks, While visions of ninety-fives danced in their heads; And Debbie in her kerchief, and I in my vest, Had just psyched-up our brains for a long Physics test. When out in the hall there arose such a clatter I sprang from my desk and me teeth they did chatter. Away to my notebook I took my big paw, Tore open the cover to look up that law. The ink on the lines from the poorly-made notes Gave a warning of Dooms-day that nobody quotes. When, what to my watery eyes did appear But a wandering stray, who ate cans of rootbeer. With the speed of a turtle and as slow as a leech, I knew in a moment it must be the TEACH! More rapid than earthworms his quizzes they came, And he grumbled, and shouted and called us by name. “Here Nancy! Here Herby! Here Stevey! Here Paulet! Here Tony! Here Bobby! Here Jimmy! Here Hewitt! Clear off all your desks! Face front to the wall! Now pass away! Pass away! PASS AWAY ALL!!!” As we came to an answer we could not reply, We started to cheat just by using one eye. So up on our elbows as cheaters we flew, With a head full of questions that nobody knew. And then, in a twinkling I heard from the front, The prancing and pawing of TEACH on the hunt. As I drew in my head and was turning around Down the isle-way Old Spider came with a big bound. He was dressed in a tie from his neck to his belt, And his clothes were all dirty, of acid they smelt. A grumble he gave as he pulled up his pants, And he looked like a gardener potting some plants. His eye how it wrinkled! His nostrils still flaring! His cheeks puffed like fish from a white pickled herring! His tongue in his mouth made him slur to and fro, And for the hair on his head, there was not much to show. The limp in his leg matched the age of his car. That when filled up with gas, did not travel too far. He has a math-teaching wife who at night watched the teli, And her favorite girl actress is an Angel named Kelly. He was short and he slumped and he talked to himself, And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink from his eye and a twist from his head Soon gave me to know I would rather be dead. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work. And corrected the papers; then turned with a jerk. And slamming his fist along side of his key, His face turning red let us know we weren’t free. He sprang to his feet, to his class gave a grin, And away we all flew at the drop of his pen, But I heard him exclaim as he started to yell, “YOU HAVE ALL FAILED THE TEST, AND I’M MADDER THAN HELL!!” I’ll remember showing off, risking injury and dignity just so I could be a man for you. I’ll remember your mother, thinking I was a hood, and afraid for you. I’ll remember being afraid, to kiss you or show any affection for you. And never really knowing how to let you know, how much I really . . . I’ll remember the way we met, singing “truck driving” songs, at the top of our lungs, in the lunchroom, and not really caring about all the people who heard us I’ll remember . . . Jim Spence 17 Clubs Organizations Rl: S. Albertin, D. Lineback R2: A. Boxler, L. Gray, D. Reid. S. Monaco, S. Campney R3: R. Hogan. R. Reed, W. Heritage, S. Clancy, T. Seagrove, C. Curran, J. Papke. M. Prior, B. Preece, J. McGinn The Service Club is a great aid to the school. Its members run the book store with the help of Mrs. McGinn, and operate canteens at the football games. This year they held a candy sale with the proceeds going to worthy charities. Rl: S. Clancy, Treasurer R2: L. Gray, VicePresident; M. Prior, President; R. Reed, Advisor 20 Business Club Rl: W. Staulters, L. Gray, J. Creifelds, I. Rougie R2: C. Rasmussin, B. Kissinger, S. Long, I). LaRue, T. Brown R3: K. Carlson, J. Almy, D. Curtis, S. Poitras, L. Rohetoy, M. Bunyon The Business Club is for people who are taking business courses and are interested in a career in business. It tries to teach members to become competant business leaders. This year they sold jewelry to finance a trip at the end of the year. Health Careers Club The Health Careers Club is for people interested in some aspect of the field of medicine and health. The members sold candy to raise money for scholarships. This year they visited O.D. Heck Developmental Center in Niska-yuna and toured Albany Medical Center. C.Freestone. H.Pastore. K.McMorris R 2: C.MessercoIa, D.Shippee, B.Mills, R.Bissell, T. Carter Newspaper-Kaleidoscope Rl: J. Fulmer, J. Short R2: J. Lewis, M. Miller, P. Hadden. B. Mills, I). Gaba, K. O’Connor, K. Dunleavy Under the leadership of John Fulmer and Jill Short as co-editors and Ms. Dunleavy as advisor, the newspaper has made many changes this year. Under the new name of Kaleidoscope, the newspaper has been presented by its staff in a unique way from that of preceding years. Some of the new features include “Celebrity teacher of the month” and “Believe it or not!” Unfortunately, due to financial and time limitations the staff has not been able to publish many issues. John Fulmer Jill Short Brenda Mills Mike Miller 22 F.F.A Rl: M. Heritage, W. Allen, A. Matrazzo, T. Thornton, D. Harrington, R2: H. Ryan, R. Staulters, E. Simmons, D. Perkins, R. Rhodes, K. VanPatten, K. Beaton The Future Farmers of America is a career-oriented group which studies wild animals, and different aspects of agriculture. A fruit sale was held this year with the proceeds going to finance trips for the group. U.F.O. Club The members of the U.F.O. Club, called UFOlogists, aided by Mr. Hilferty, take a closer look at paranormal phenomena and attempt to explain the unexplained. They have had guest speakers in to aid them in their search for answers. Some of the phenomena they have studied include the power of the pyramids, faith healing, the Bermuda Triangle, and the lost city of Atlantis. 23 Rl: S. Reynolds, D. Russo. R2: J. Kosek, N. White, M. Whalen, A. Hilferty Hi: P. Short, T. Schober, L. Gray. K. Breyo, L. Ladd, C. Tracy, S. Hughes, M. Ebert R2: L. Poitras. C. Marshall, K. Mullin, K. Grandin, L. Thomas, P. Rudal, P. Grose R3: J. McCanty, J. Fulmer, K. Wilson, K. Crandall, B. Mills, R. Flatley, P. Wilson, D. Farstad, J. McCarthy, C. Utter R4: E. Kelliher, M. Morrisey, S. Thomas, M. Fernau. R. Pastore, R. Hartwick, J. Short, M. Miller, C. LeRoy Russ Hartwick taps Jackie McCanty. John Fulmer lights the candle of character as Kevin Grandin looks on. 24 Guest Speaker Robert Schock talks on the meaning of scholarship. Peter Grose and Kurt Wilson serve up some refreshments. National Honor Society Cheryl Marshall speaks on service. New members are tapped into the National Honor Society twice a year. They are chosen on their high standards of Scholarship, outstanding Character, Leadership abilities and Service to the school and community. This year Kevin Grandin is the President, Michelle Mor-risey is Vice-President, Kim Mullin is Secretary and Steve Thomas is Treasurer. The National Honor Society sold soda at Basketball games this year. Proceeds are donated to non-profit organizations in the community. Mrs. Henning continues to be their loyal advisor. Lisa Poitras taps Per Rudal. Jill Short taps her sister Pam as new member. 25 Music Activities Club Rl: M.Dumas, K.Wilmott, C.Marshall, K.Mullin, D.Mullin, R.Kelliher, S.AIhertin, T.Kelliher, D.Pitkin, M.Morrisey, K.Nolan. P.Wilson. C.Cooney, C.Barrett, M.Metz, C.Waldron R2: C.Freestone, S.Diver, T.Brown, K.Green, I).Lewis, K.Priest, K.Wilson, C.Winslow, J.Spence, J. Bowen All State Band Rl: S.Ostrowski, D.Farstad, K.Mullin R2: T.Crouch, M.Green Band Rl: T.Filmore, T.Dobson, J.Hanson, K.Hale, R.Kelliher, S.AIber-tin, P.Dobson R2: M.Hale, C.O’Connor, S.Griffen. J.Lang, J. Tracy, C.Marshall R.'i: .1.Bowler, S.Ostrowski, M.Dumas, M. Sharidan, R.Koligaard R4: J.Bowen, M.Bouchard. I).Lewis, M. Metz, K.Slade, D.Farstad. T.Crouch 26 Chorus All State Chorus HI: K.Nolan, T.Dobson, C.Curran. D.Regis. P.Dobson, B.Osgood R2: C.MacWhinnie, S.Monaco, P.Watson, D.Chew, T.Kelliher. C.Utter, M.Dixon, I.Baird R3: D.Pit kin. L.Faraone, J.Spence, S.Diver, M.Sharidan, K.Breyo, S.Stewart R4: G.Petteys, D. Hearn. K.Wilson. C.Winslow, C.Barrett, P.Wilson, K.Priest, C.Waldron Orchestra Rl: K.Mullin, D.Mullin, S.AIbertin, K.Kelliher, P.Dobson, C.O’Connor. I,.Garrett R2: M.Ellison, P.Dobson, P.Hadden. W.Staulters, I.Baird, L.Rynasko, L.Glowacki, S.Dumas, P.Watson R3: G.Russell, M.Aschmutat, C.Marshall, T.Brown, K.Wilmott, M.Metz, S.Ostrowski. T.Crouch, D.Farstad, K.Slade, J.Bowen Rl: G.Petteys R2: C.Freestone. K.Mullin R3: P. Wilson R-l: C.Barrett The Music Activities Club started off this year with a calendar sale. They are thinking of using the money to restore the old grand piano. The Music Activities Club is made up of all members of the band, orchestra, and chorus. Its officers are: President-Kim Mullin, Vice president-Kurt Wilson, Secretary-Dawn Mullin, and Treasurer-Cheryl Freestone. 27 Cheerleaders Arouse Spirit Rl: L.Ladd R2: D.Schumacher, M.Dumas, captain, W.Rydzynski, S.Monaco, J. McCanty R3: R.Morse, M.Fraser, C.Messercola Rl: L.DiBlasio, co-captain, P.Bolton, L.Vasco, co-captain R2: D.Flatley, V.Ure, K.Gardner, A.Paddock, S.Prunier R3: M.Hollister R4: K.Groski Sonta Monaco explodes with spirit Diane Schumacher and Mickey Dumas caught in mid-air 4 28 Kathy Groski, Polly Bolton, Donna Flately, Wendy Vedder, and Linda Di-Blasio show their spirit during a basketball game. At the homecoming game, varsity cheerleaders welcome players onto the field. I hope we score! Sandy Prunier. Cheerleaders anxiously watch a basketball game. Four smiling faces-Nancy Morse, Marcie Fraser, Rita Christley, and Mickey Dumas. J.V. cheerleaders cheer on their team. 29 Girls’ Varsity Club It takes three varsity letters to be elibible for the girls’ varsity club. This year they raised money by having a paper drive and selling soap and football buttons. The proceeds go to buying trophies, for the sports banquet, and for new equipment. This year they helped pay for the new scoreboard. Rl: J.Blonlowski,.!.Gardner, N.Morse R2: T.Mangino, C.Denison, P.De-Fillippo, G..Jennings, S.Curcio Boys’ Varsity Club To be eligible for the boys’ varsity club, two varsity letters are needed. The members sell food at basketball games. Some of their fund raising projects include tag days, paper drives, and candy sales. They help pay for the trophies awarded at the sports banquet. This year they also helped pay for the new scoreboard and for wrestling equipment. Their officers are President-Don Ure, Vice president-Joe Mitchell, and Treasurer-Kevin Grandin. Rl: J.LaTulip, B.Kelley, S.Bertrand R2: T.Jurcsak, S.Kilbum, P.Knis-•‘?rn',A.Gawrys R3: I .Bussing, J.VanBuren R4: J.Mitchell, D.Ure, K.Grandin, J.Ostrander JO Blood, Sweat And Tears It was with a sigh of relief that we put down our croppers, covered our typewriters and printed the last picture. Finally, it was over, our work on the yearbook was done! Now, it was up to Jostens to put together our seven months of hard labor. We relaxed, filled with great expectations. It all started last August when Cheryl, Carolyn, Liz, Ms. Demartini, and I attended a yearbook workshop at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Our activities ranged from learning techniques in layout, design, copy and photography to throwing donuts at security guards. The theme this year is quotes from students and teachers and the cover is based on the well known book Barlett’s Familiar Quotations. We feel we could have developed our theme more successfully if more students had returned our qucstionaircs. We thank those who did, we would also like to thank those who contributed their talents to the Creativity section. Thanks should also be given to the following students for their time and talents: Brenda Mills, Subscription Manager; Pam Short and Chris Winslow, Yearbook Artists; Gayle Jennings, Louisa Pastore, Marylou King, Cathy Allard. Jackie Creifelds, Robbie Pastore and Kim McMorris. Working on the yearbook was a unique learning experience. We came to appreciate the work and thought which goes into any publication. Some of the staff learned how to develop, enlarge and print film and others learned how to layout the pages. We sincerely hope that the final product will reflect the efforts and dreams of the yearbook staff. r A scene from the yearbook office. V.Demartini, Advisor; J.Short. Editor in Chief; C.Utter, Photogra C. LeRoy, Business Manager; L.Ortoleva. Advertising Editor: S.Thomas. Photographer; E.Kelliher, Copy Editor; Cheryl Marshall, Layout Editor 31 Events Activities Cabaret, Here We Come! “We beseech thee, hear us!” - sung by the invigorating trio of Missy Hollister, Kelly Gardner and Shaughn Clancy. Kelly Gardner singing Oh Bless The Lord”, accompanied by Lisa Garrett and Missy Hollister. Don’t forget the other side - Ron Reisner sings “Save The People” as Chris Winslow baptises. Martin, the Heavenly Host. The finale was truly an emotional scene as depicted in the expressions of David Chew and Chris Winslow. This past year, a group of gifted performers from Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs displayed their talents through an original interpretation of the smash Broadway production, “Godspell”. What started as a summer theatrical offering by the Spa Summer Players grew into a much-demanded musical. The Spa Summer Players were first organized and incorporated in Ballston Spa by directors, Harry Smith and Don Mitola, who are members of the humanities department at the Middle School. In the summer of ’71, they staged “Wait Until Dark”. For the following five summers, the players were unable to continue productions due to other committments involving Mitola and Smith. Even after gaining the first option to buy rights for an amateur production in 1973 from Edgar Iansbury, the producer of both the film and professional stage productions, Smith was unable to excercise the option until this past summer. Thanks to the early financial support of Larry and Joan Brown, the rights to “Godspell” were at last secured. “I can’t see, I can’t see!” cries Chris Spalding to Ron Reisner. The crucifiction of Jesus, beautifully portrayed by Ron Reisner. Brian Osgood loves the limelight. The summer production featured Ron Reisner as Jesus, Chris Winslow as John Judas, Lisa Garrett, Missy Hollister, Chris Spalding, Kelly Messier, Kelly Gardner, Brian Osgood, and David Chew. Musical direction featured Dawn Gagne, and Charles Frahme. Set design was by Harry Smith and the costumes were designed and created by Donald Mitola. The play was very successfully staged in August at the Middle School where David Eastwood, manager of the Lake George Dinner Theatre saw it and signed the company for his winter season, a total of 11 shows. This production included Kelly Ann Smith and Robin Ianuz-zo from Saratoga Springs, in the roles played by Kelly Gardner and Kelly Messier. The troupe did 19 shows altogether and is now signed to perform at the Cabaret in Albany. We wish them the best and hope that God “spells” His good fortune over them all. 35 Spirits Aroused At Pep-Rally, Spirits Set Aflame That Night It’s Hard To Be Humble . . . Scotties Co-captain Rich Urso addresses the student body. Rita Christley, Marcie Fraser and Nancy Morse were among the Varsity cheerleaders that built this impressive pyramid. The Burgh dummy before destruction by its foes Kevin Grandin gives the victory sign as he scores another T.D. Spirits of the night. Tired and happy are “Pip Monaco, Jeff Ostrander, Don Geek” Morehouse and Jerry Benoit. Band Drums Up Enthusiasm As Scotties March To Victory The Homecoming Parade was headed by the B.S.H.S. Marching Band, with Dawn Mullin and Ann Davis in the lead. Shrieking fans urge the Scotties on to a Homecoming victory against Lansing-burgh. 37 Homecoming Is . . . A Time For Surprises. ' The Freshmen surprised everyone when the ’81 special chugged its way to the Homecoming ’77 float championship. The Sophomore ship sailed into fourth place. “We deserve it!” announced Pam Watson as she accepted the Homecoming trophy from John Fulmer. Master of Ceremonies. Senior royalty: Dan Quinn, Cheryl Marshall. Rick Gomes, Lynn Fragomeni, Senior King: Bill “Doc Kelley and Senior Queen; MaryLou King. Beaming Juniors: Cheri Bohme, Tracy Dowen, Junior Queen; Mickey Dumas and escort, Glen Greco. “Now this is style,” says Bill Kelley with a grin. MaryLou seems to like the limousine too. Cheryl Marshall sure was surprised when Dan Quinn laid this Homecoming kiss on her remember? J.V. cheerleader, Laurie Vasko and an alluring Cheryl Mc-Bwen represented the Freshmen court. These Sophomores made an attractive group: Carole King, Missy Nutting, Sophomore Queen; Viki Thompson, and her escort Geoff Guido. Linda DiBlasio, the pretty Freshmen queen and her escort, Greg Robitaille were a winning pair. 39 Autumn Magic Fizzles Out _ Schmidt aren t too pleas With Beat Of Fogey Band q lhe Karl Kent An elegant Mary Thomas stands by as her “steady” John VanBuren signs the register. Chris Busold can't seem to get enough of that delicious McDonalds punch. Jim Aufiero and Rebecca Morse, bright-eyed and smiling. Greg LaTulip and Donna Gregory - dancing the night away. Stuart Kilburn and a barefoot Pat DeFillippo Tim Bussing and Carol Friedman - they’re out to-sway to music typical of the Big Band Era. gether dancing cheek to cheek. Mike Clancy and Lori Brien; one of the many handsome couples present that Saturday night. Musical Groups Celebrate The Christmas Season Chorus members watch other groups perform. The band did several seasonal pieces. Mr. Waldron and Mr. Benuscak in typical poses. Kurt Wilson, aided by Jim Marahan and Lisa original composition. Garrett, performs an The chorus, with many new freshmen, sang beautifully. Cheryl Freestone accompanies the chorus. The barbershop quartet received enthusiastic applause. Michelle Morrisey also performed an origianl composition. She was assisted by Pete Wilson, Shirley Voehringer. Kim Breyo. Kurt Wilson, and Karen Wilmott. Karen Wilmott, on drums, played for Michelles song. The orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Ellison and with the help of Ms. Haddad, the student teacher, preformed well. The select chorus looked and sounded good. Silver Bells ’N Holly Frank Robens and Patty Bruno. Cathy Leonowicz and John Whipple. The band plays on under the direction of Tom Ellison. Snow Queen Jamie Gardner and escort Tim Jurscak. Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa. Slip-Sliding Away ... X Country Comes To B.S.H.S. John LaTulip, Mrs. Way and and Nancy Becker pause a minute before hitting the trails. Don Brooks maneuvers through the winding, wooded trails. Brenda Mills takes the hill the safe way. Isn’t it cold? Greg Guido. Look oul! Chip Frommer goes in for the shot. Mark Fernau. Mike Michelin return from the Great Out- Mr. Ravena doors. Darren Merrill, Keep on truckin! For the first time at B.S.H.S., students were able to spend their gym classes cross country skiing. For those who really enjoyed the outdoor sport there were intramurals after school. A big thanks to Mrs. Wayand for being successful in bringing X country to Ballston High. 47 Athletics The Ballston Scotties B.S. COHOES 84 - Bob Flatley Coach Ravena 28 0 43 - John Tuller 63 - Bradley Chew B.S. ALBANY ACADEMY 42 - Jimmy Hughes 72 - Russ Hartwick 7 8 80 - John LaTulip 62 - John VanDyke B.S. ROTTERDAM 82 - Don Morehouse 51 - Don Kennedy 14 6 14 - John VanBuren 52 - Harold Blunt B.S. LASALLE 12 - Paul Vasko 65 - Andy Gawrys 13 13 24 - Shaun Maes 50 - Stuart Kilburn B.S. WATERVI.IET 44 - Jeff Ostrander 53 - Jerry Benoit 13 8 33 - Kevin Grandin 60 - Tim Bussing B.S. DRAPER 23 - Rich Urso 61 - Joe Mitchell 24 6 40 - Vince Monaco 71 - Dave Bush B.S. LANSINOBl RGH 21 - Randy Delaney 73 - Bill Kelley 28 0 32 - Sam McElroy 64 - Rick McCarthy B.S. MECHANICY 1LLE 83 - Kevin Weaver 34 - Pasquale Monaco 27 6 30 - Bruce Spinks 75 - Dave Fabian B.S. R.C.S. 15 - Jim Matties 31 - Jeff McCarthy 7 9 43 - Brian Spinks 22 - Tim Jurscak Coach Allen Coach Matties Defense men .Joe Mitchell and Dave Bush leap sky ward to intercept a Lansinghurgh pass. Great Expectations -Collapse “Pip” Monaco crushes Burgh as Rich Urso hits the dirt. At left is “Stu” Kilburn, ready to assist. Ron Ravena - a reflection of disappointment. Toe” McElroy showed a lot of potential as the Scotties place kicker. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A FOOTBALL PLAYER WHEN ... you work hard all preseason just to play 48 minutes on a Saturday afternoon . . . you get mean . . . you’re on your back looking at the sky after being nailed ... you score a winning touchdown to defeat Mechanicville . . . you contribute to a winning game . . . you achieve your highest goal ... all the moves and blocks come naturally . . . Mr. Allen says. Break down’... Mr. Ravena says, ‘Split right, 84 pass, x fly on set’. . . you’re able to make six points ... all the pain and bruises you received during the week are set aside for one day . . . you’re too sore to get up in the morning . . . you break your leg for the team ... the season is over and you look at the practice field for the last time through teared eyes.” 51 Two Pigskin Championships J.V. 6-0-0; Freshmen 5-1-0 Rl: T.Mundell, J.Matties, H.Frageau, G.Guido, G.Pettys, Y.Leville, K.Lambert, J.Bellinger, J.LaSpisa, L.Delany, R.Staulters, S.Delany R2: R.Herick, F.Bryant, T.Malone, M.Kelley, T.Fabian, L.Bennett, C.Palmatier, G.Mitchell, K.Freestone, R.Lane, D.Fulton, W.Howe, .J. Flaws, T.Whalen, M.Fox, J.Staulters, R.Baird, M.Hodsoll, M.Spensieri, W.Scott The strong J.V. defense kept its opponents low on the scoreboard. J.V. B.S.-40 Cohoes 0 B.S.-26 Albany Academy 0 B.S.-12 Rotterdam 6 B.S.-14 LaSalle 7 B.S.-20 Bethlehem Central 0 B.S.-33 Lansingburgh 0 B.S.-54 R.C.S. 0 52 Hit the showers Mark Stickles! Rl: M.Schaff, S.Kilburn, M.Stickles, C.Spalding, W.Messier, P. Monaco R2: L.DeLaurie, G.Robitaille, B.Kemp, C.Dupont, D.Allen, M. Schmidt, T.Sterner, J.Blake, D.Pemrick R3: K.Ryan, P.Sausville, B.Greenwood, J.Fabian, J.Cook, F.Dreher, B.Warmt, H.Zept Paul Monaco hands off to Paul Sausville. Cooperation such as this gained them yards, victories and the championship. Is this guy with razor stubble and a fishing hat a coach? You bet! And a pretty good one too! Frosh. B.S.-20 Lansingburgh 0 B.S.-14 Rotterdam 22 B.S.-18 R.C.S. 0 B.S.-18 Watervilet 8 B.S.-14 Draper 0 B.S.-12 Mechanicville 6 % Paul Monaco drop kicks the ball to the opposing offense. Talented, ain’t he? 53 Rookies Looked Good Yet Varsity Team Lacked Flair Rl: S.Campney, M.Moncsko, T.Quinn, N.Caputo, S.Hughes, J.Gardner R‘2: S.Curcio, P.Monaco, T.Kemp, A.Davis, J.Campbell. C.Marshall, T.Mangino, L.Kilinski, M. Thomas, P.DeFillippo, S.DiBlasio, G.Jennings Nancy Caputo and Mary Thomas - win or lose they always wore a smile Sherry Campney, a varsity rookie, dribbles down the field; fellow beginners Theresa Quinn and Tani Kemp follow close by. Tina Mangino makes a desperate attempt to regain possession of the ball. Michelle Moncsko’s first year at the game proved her to be an excellent halfback. Michelle’s powerful drives often drove the ball out of Ballston’s territory - much to the goalie's relief. 54 Lunging Bev Breece keeps her eye on the ball. Sprint girls sprint! The hockey team always looked forward to their workouts, especially in sub-zero weather, right girls? Fullback. Jackie Creifelds moves in to intercept. New Coach Bonds Team But Has Winless Season These J.V.’s are all mouth - Linda Frommer, Linda Wilson, Carla Quinn, Leanne Thomas, Sue Stuart, Denise Gordon, and Missy Nutting. Rl: K.DiBlasio R2: B.Breece, A.Rutkowski. J.Federico, L.McGonagle, L.Wilson, D.Gordon, M.King, D.Lineback R3: L.Frommer, C.Quinn, S.Stuact, M. Nutting, L.Thomas, J.Creifelds, K.Boulden. “YOU KNOW YOU ARR ON THR HOCKRY TRAM TRAM WHRN . . . you have five bruises on each shin . . . your grades are at their peak . . . you have to buy green socks to match your uniform . . . you're sliding through the mud . . . you break your nose a week before Homecoming . . . your shins are black and blue . . . the wind blows your skirt up around your waist . . . you and twenty other girls invade McDonalds screaming like a bunch of Banshees . . . you're in the clear with the ball in front of you, you raise your stick to drive and you - miss.” 55 Mudmen And Brown-nosers Unite To Take Third Look Ma. we’re in commercials! The soccer team plays in muddy waters, Their bodies caked from side to side; You get a lot of dirt with these guys, you get a lot of clean with Tide. Tim Crouch and Dave Farstad kick up their heels with Glens Falls. One, two, three kick . . . Rl: J.Jensen R2: M.McGrath, P.Kniskern, D.Ure, S.Bertrand, M.Nadeau, C. Hauprich, C.Barlette, A.Stahl R3: E.Ammerall, D.Douglas. L.Thomas, S.Dohenv. D.Stack, M.Thompson, D.Farstad, D.Kerwood, J.Bowen R4: N.White, M.Papke. B.Fredricks, P.Rudal, C.Rockwell. Coach Banovic advises his team at half time. Goalie, Craig Rockwell kicks down-field with Nate White. Long-range view of J.V. team in action. First Year J.V. Team Looks Impressive R1: D.McGrath, T.Douglas, R.Monsko R2: T.Allard, D.Hearn, K.McGonagle, Z. Thomas, R3: D.Thomas, J.Watson, R.Kniskern, R.Vincent. .1.Porsche, S.Ostrowski, R.McMann A look of horror escapes Eric Ammerall as the hall passes by. SOCCER IS ... a hunch of men running around in shorts kicking balls . . . endurence . . . chasing a spotted hall all over the field and trying to kick the daylights out of it . . . outstanding . . . profound, exciting, and fun ... a man’s sport . . . O.K . . . the best sport in the world . . . studdlv.” “TO ME, PLAYING SOCCER MEANS . . . playing on the worst field ever seen ... running your hardest to compete in a fast moving game . . . violence . . . not having to go to gym . . . more than putting a ball in a goal . . . belly-whopping after practice . . . one big party . . . giving your best effort for the team.” “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A SOCCER PLAYER WHEN . . . you hear Mr. Banovic shouting, ‘Keep your toe down!’ . . . you miss a penalty kick . . . you’re handed a uniform and you don’t sit on the bench . . . you’re ten feet from an open goal and miss . . . football player’s call you a woosie ... people call you Pele . . . you can kick your opponents and get away with it . . . you play a game on a field of complete mud . . . you get the satisfaction of making a great dive or goal . . . you bone a kid so bad he starts crying and he has to be carried off the field . . . Mr. Banovic yells, ‘There it is!”’ 57 Girl’s Tennis Fights Admirably Against Tough Competition Cheri Denison is determined to get that ball HI: D.Kolberg, L.Ruzzo, D. La Rue R2: C.King, C.Denison, C.O’Connor, B.Kissenger. D.Hassell. over the net. W.Fitzgerald, J.BIonkowski, J.Tracy Doreen Harrington is in good form for this shot. TENNIS IS . . . getting the racket hack, getting set and following through with the stroke . . . trying to hit the ball over the net ... a game, that even when you lose is fun ... fun, challenging and fantastic. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TENNIS PLAYER WHEN ... you ace your boyfriend . . . you get front court . . . you have blisters all over your hands ... you can handle serves from people who serve like bullets. Keep a stiff upper lip, Debbie Kolberg; we all miss sometime. 58 Golf Team Finishes 3rd In Council With A 4-5-1 Record “GOLF IS . . . chasing a white ball up and down hills . . . smacking the daylights out of a little white ball that never did you any harm ... a sport that puts the player’s talents to the test, both his physical and mental strengths are pressed to the limit ... a rather difficult game requiring great skill because of the different situations ... an enjoyable, relaxing sport.” J. Way and, H.Kopper, R.Reisner, M.Fernau, J.Bolton, L.Beninati Much improved from last year the team had a best score of 176 against Schalmont. In the Class B Sectionals the team came in 6th on its home course. Frank Noonan had the best score with an 88. Also in the Sectionals were lion Reisner, Rich Ball, Paul Blonkowski, Johnny Bolton and Herb Hopper. Another important member was Kyle Williams. The team will have four returning lettermen and is looking foward to another good year. Ballston Bowlers Strike It Right! Rl: R.Monaco. T.Tambasco, P.Gat-zendorfer, P.Schiavo, M.Aufiero R2: M. Metz, J.Gatzendorfer, I).Allen, J.Way-and, N.White. K.Weaver Ron Monaco concentrates. 59 Team finishes 4th in Council with an av. of 173. “BOWLING IS ... a highly competitive sport, which takes a while to become good at. . . great .. . throwing a ball down an alley and hoping you get a strike ... a sport which takes great concentration and timing.” “YOU KNOW YOU ARK ON THE BOWLING TEAM WHEN ... you bowl over a 600 triple . . . you get stuck because you’re the only one who didn’t get a strike.” 60 We Are The Champions . . Of The Colonial Council Varsity: E.Becker, T.Mangino, K.Anderson, C.Denison, C.Quinn, M.Thomas, P.DeFillippe, J. Coach Wayand cheers on the Varsity team. Gardner J.V.: Rl: J.Melander, K.Wilmot, C.DeLaurie R2: C.King, N.Becker, J.Campbell, F.Hall Third team: M.Tiffault, M.Moncsko. L.Nowhitney, D.Vargo, S.Stewart, C. St.Amour, S.Walsh 61 Tina Mangino smashes another serve. Nice bump, Jane Melander. Tina Mangino and Jamie Gardner block a shot. The girls and F.Wayand look on as the Varsity team does U Patty “Looney” DeFillippo bumps its stuff. A . . . just in time for Tina Mangino to spike it. Michele Moncsko prevents an opponent point. It’s the thrill of victory for Karen Anderson. “VOLLEYBALL IS . . . concentration . . . high nets and short arms . . . being 1 . . . Ballston Spa girls’ number 1 sport ... a challenge . . . great! “TO ME, PLAYING VOLLEYBALL MEANS . . . winning ... getting very embarrassed when you don’t get the ball over the net . . . getting bruises on your arms and red knees . . . having fun while working hard enough to be number 1 . . . being able to beat Ravena . . . being on a team . . . trying your best to act like you know what you are doing. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM WHEN ... you place second in the sectionals . . . Mrs. Wayand makes you carry the balls to the gym . . . it’s totally quiet and you miss the serve . . . Cheri Denison hugs you after beating Ravena . . . you let out a sigh of relief after finally serving the ball over the net . . . you take the Colonial Council championship.” 63 Varsity Team Has Promising Season . . . Rl: C.DeLaurie R2: P.Traynor, J.Blonkowski, C.Quinn, G.-Jennings R3: C.Utter, C.King. C.Denison, E.Becker, P.De-FiHippo, K.Lisieski, S.DiBlasio, S.Curcio Sue Walsh and Meg King take a rest. Adrienne Trombley and Denise Gordon enjoying the game. J.V. Team Looking Good! Rl: C.Hubbley, C.Ebert R2: M.Monscko, M.King, K.Hughes, D.Gordon, D.Lineback R3: A.Trombley, B.Hickey, E.DeLaurie, S.Walsh, N.Becker. L.NoWhitney, S.Stewart Kelly Hughes smashes one in. “BASKETBALL IS ... a team effort ... an all out sport ... balance, speed and accuracy ... a fun sport . . . a game of endurance ... a lot of fun . . . tiring ... a pain in the rear (splinters)...rO ME PLAYING BASKETBALL IS ... a contact sport where I never say I’m sorry . . . learning how to be aggressive . . . winning ... a fun way to spend my afternoons . . . challenging. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BASKETBALL TEAM WHEN . . . you have to sweep the floor . . . you say “who, me?” everytime you hear a whistle blow . . . you have to guard Ravena’s 6 1” center.” 65 Coach Hickey gives Nancy Becker a pep talk. Carla Quinn gets ready to pass. Cajole King leaps for the basket. Coach Curcio getting the team psyched. Eileen Becker runs into heavy opposition. 66 Help!!! Shawn Nolan’s hung up on his slam dunk. Varsity Hoop Improves With Each Game Rl: K.Grandin, P.Vasko, G.Grecco, R2: C.Stuart, J.Hollowood, T.Campbell, D.Fulton, A.Hauprich, B.Fredricks, S.Nolan, J.Benoit, B.Spinks Paul Vasko drives for two. Glen Grecco moves it in. Coach Melander’s winning smile versus Mechanicville’s look of doom. “BASKETBALL IS . . . the best sport B.S.H.S. has to offer ... a game of quickness and endurance . . . hustling and trying to keep up with the other team . . . balance, speed and accuracy.” TO ME, PLAYING BASKETBALL IS . . . watching the other team’s cheerleaders goof up ... a fun way to spend my afternoons .. . the best thing in the world . .. trying not to foul and trying to make baskets.” 67 J.V.’s Have Fair Season With Even Brighter Future Rl: P.DeFilippo, G.Guido, P.Monaco, E. Freestone, J.Bolton, R2: J.Forsche, B.Dybowski. D.Stack, B.Chew, L.Bennett, A.J.Cardinali, J.Matties. Coach Thomas Howes gives the team a bit of advice - Shape up now or hit the road. Phil DeFilippo takes aim before scoring his two points. Eric Freestone loses the jump to Raiders. Bradley Chew wastes no time in getting down court. In case of trouble, Eric Freestone follows close by. 68 Center Greg Robitaille swipes the ball from ’Vliet. High Hopes On Freshmen Team Rl: F.Dreher. W.Messier, M.Coulter, K.Dufek, R.Spellman R2: P.Sausville, M.Hollowood. G.Robitaille, K.Ryan, P.Monaco, P.Monaco, P.Rockwell, M.Lawrence Guard Mark Coulter encounters tough competition. Coach Lawrence looks on with appre hension. 69 Largest Team Ever Meets High Success Rl: S.Mongeon, B.Kelly, T.Jurcsak. P.Kniskern. J.Flaws, K.Zurmuhlen. M.Sheridan, D.Diver, D.Morehouse, T.Mundel, J.Tuller, J.Van-Buren, H.Monaco, J.Mongeon, B.Flatley. P.Pellitier, J.McCarthy, D.Quinn R‘2: D.Thomas, R.Vincent. J.Chamberlain, T.Allard. B.Kemp, M. Fernau, J.Doyle, J.Watson, R.Kniskern, D.Lee, S.MacIaasc. S.Ostrowski, S.Jarrell, J.Jurscak, F.Hewitt, D.Barnes R3: C.Bush, K.Austro, L. Ruzzo, B.Preece, N.Morse, S.Campney, J.Manning, K.Dugan, K.Tracy, C.O’Conner, L.Ortoleva, S.Vandecar, R.Renock, R.Morse, T.Quinn, A. Rutkowski 9 Mark Fernau does his part in the 2 mi. relay. Foie Vaulters Shawn Maclaasc and Jim Chamberlain work together at Tri-County Track competiton. Danny Lee flies over the hurdles at practice. Ricky Vincent makes a successful triple jump. Nancy Morse pours it on for the mi. relay. INDOOR TRACK IS . . . competing for your team and yourself . . . a way of meeting new people, making new friends and running your off every night after school . . . seeing Fete from Columbia H.S. ... a sport that is something you have to work for ... a good way to keep fit . . . a lot of fun . . . exhilarating . . . something you should never think about (you’d probably quit!)... a mixture of work and enjoyment... my favorite sport ... a racing success . . . great . . . challenging.” “TO ME, BEING ON TRACK IS . . . dodging film projectors and teachers . . . beating Russ B. and Craig L. . . hearing your team mates voice their enthusiasm as you complete another of the countless laps . . . exciting, becausd every race is different . . . hearing your name announced at the Armory . . . tiring ... a lot of running and a lot of Ben-Gay . . . thrilling . . . a 2:30 work out and a great amount of satisfaction on meet days . . . the best thing in life besides chicks ... a great accomplishment . . . fun.” YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE TRACK TEAM WHEN . . . you look at yourself and the people around you and you notice that you all have a peculiar walk . . . you get shin splints . . . you find yourself running through the halls like a madman hoping no one gets in the way . . . you run down three teachers in one day . . . you can’t walk after a hard practice . . . you have blisters all over your feet . . . you can help one another . . . your legs get so fat that your jeans are tight . . . you have two first places.” 71 Frank Hewitt, Bob Flatley, Ricky Vincent. David Barnes and Harry Monaco take a break between events. Dan Quinn overcomes tough competition at the Armory, setting new school records of 2:24.6 for the 1000 and 1:17.7 for t he 600. Jim Watson has high expectations. Half of the Gerber coaching team ponders day’s results. A determined Cathy Tracy pushes on in the mile. Frank Noonan completes one of the endless laps of the 2 mile. 215 - Joe Mitchell, an excellent wrestler who pulled off many a crucial victory. J.V. wrestler, Jeff Blake is ready to slam his man down on the mat. Grapplers Seize Championship For Third Consecutive Year! HI: H.Staulters, D.McGrath. B.Staulters, C,Callahan. S.Bertrand, R.Staulters, M.Nadeau, J. LaTulip R2: V.Johnson, T.Malone, H.Blunt, S.Kilhurn, D.Bush, J.Mitchell, R.Baird. CHAMPS - Coach Vince Johnson prouldy congratulates Colonial Council tournament champions Joe Mitchell and Stu Kilburn. Baliston defended team title, 163-136. (compliments of Schenectady Gazette) Chuck Pettit puts the squeeze on. Newcomer, Harold Blunt was a fine asset to the team. Break-a-leg, Harry! Ron Staulters appears to be all wrapped up with his opponent from Mechanicville. Bob Staulters tightens up as the referee feels for the winning pin With grim determination. Mike McGrath attempts to roll his man. Vince .Johnson, a coach who knows his stuff. The winner and new Colonial Council champion at 167 . . . Stuart Kilburn! TO MB, WRESTLING IS ... a draining sport and a crowd pleaser . . . the toughest sport at B.S.H.S ... a contest between mind and body ... a time for getting into shape . . . grueling and gratifying. ‘‘YOU KNOW YOU ARK A WRESTLER WHEN . . . you gain 12 lbs. in one day . . . you enter the auxilary gym . . . people congratulate you on your win the night before . . . your name is posted on the wrestling chart near the gym . . you have to clean the mats . . . you pin a guy in 14 seconds ... you hear the slap of the referee’s hand on the mat . .. you break your opponents leg ... the spotlights dim and the crowd goes wild . . . your team’s record is 15-30.” 75 oO -y UL AJWYwrr JLhQ i lithe cooonyp GIRL Oh,Godf” CL05£ CNC0UNT6RS Clusmj lt, i u«fl up nfC n—y Mannow SranPton 'TCBBIC NoSoda does Bom - ip5, e 90 H Setter M-W-78' -- 8ing Cr©’sbjT MARirC VLl Ss11 5° n QavAord Faculty Mrs. Spadaro — Mrs. Panetto Mrs. Jurscak Mrs. Tommaney Mrs. Kvasnack Mrs. Spensieri “THE FUNNIEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME AS A TEACHER WAS . . . ... getting hit in the face with a ball when your whistle is still in your mouth ... my summers off at grad school, being the student HA! HA!... the classroom doorknob broke in a locked position as the bell rang for lunch-no one heard our yelling or knocking; eventually the class and I climbed out windows in order to get to lunch.” 81 Mrs. Curcio Mrs. Wayand Mr. Ravena Physical Education Mr. Thomas Mr. Benuscak “TEACHING IS . . . any manner of imparting information or skill so that others may learn . . . working between vacations ... a bit like appearing on the Gong show . . . hilarious and heartbreaking, exhilerating, and exhausting, demanding and delightful, fun and frustrat-ing-it has its ups and downs . . . learning, being an actor, being a friend, being a confidant, spending a lot of free time with the kids ... living, being watched and listened to . . . beautifully frustrating . . . throwing a ball ... a most frustrating, rewarding experience... being crammed in a hot room with 30 others like yourself, bursting with the desire to be anyplace else, but doing your required graduate work . . . enjoying, yes, luxuriating in that beautiful breathing spell-summer!” 85 Mrs. Rich Mrs. Schallehn Mrs. Beck Mrs. Iamunno Mr. Coluni Math Mr. Spensieri Mr. Pidgeon Mr. Meade Mrs. Hennig Mr. Knapik “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TEACHER WHEN.. . graduates come back and tell you how you helped them . . . someone in your class says, “Now I understand!” . . . summer comes and you don’t have to vie with others at the job for your two weeks off... you find yourself crammed in a hot room with 30 kids bursting with desire to be any place else . . . the day after Labor Day comes . . . you can see light in even the darkest souls . . . students yell “hello” in neat places, like department stores, crowded malls, beaches and bars!” 89 90 Mr. Wayand Mrs. Gerber 91 Mr. Gerber L_j . — Social Studies Mr. Hickey Mr. Pemrick 94 Mrs. Hearn-Asst. ADVICE FOR THE GRADUATES OF 1978 . . . “Learn to live in harmony with nature. Do not count your money as a measure of success, but rather count the number of your creative days. Grow a garden, build a house, invent a better windmill, fix up an old barn, clean up the rivers, learn the ways of earth and its creatures, right an injustice, feed a bird, climb a mountain. Cherish this small planet and let its ways be your ways, and your life will be good ... the fastest race hasn’t been run. The most beautiful song hasn’t been sung... you usually get out of something, what you put into it!... no matter what you choose to do in life, do it sincerely and to the best of your ability_don’t count your credits before they hatch”... “The need is not really for more brains, the need is now for a gentler, a more tolerant people than those who won for us against the ice, the tiger, and the bear. The hand that hefted the ax, out of some old blind allegiance to the past, fondles the machine gun as lovingly. It is a habit man will have to break to survive, but the roots go very deep.” from Loren Eiseley, an anthropologist-poet who died in 1977. Mr. McCreesh Mr. Soukey Art __ ■ Mr. Martin Mr. Sather Mrs. Knuth, Mrs. Hartwick, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Kreski, Mrs. Ballou, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. O’Neil, Mrs. Tiffault F. Merrill, E. Guilfoyle, C. Staulters, T. Leamey, J. Clemens, W. Bouchard, J. Becker Mrs. Bissel-School Nurse Mrs. McGinn-Bookstore B.O.C.E.S. can be fun! Top Row: Mary Brunell-Business, Dennis Munier-Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Denise Kimball and Jodie Bills-Cosmetology, Jeff Conradt-Auto Body. Bottom Row: Bruce Green-Conservation, Carol Melander-Data II. 98 B.O.C.E.S. stands for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. It was created in 1948 to provide greater educational opportunities for students in surrounding school districts. Over the years B.O.C.E.S. has become increasingly popular. It now serves over 1200 students from 11 school districts. Thirty different vocational education courses are offered in Agriculture, Automotive Trades, Building Trades, Business, Electro Mechanical Trades, Food Services, Graphic Arts, Health Services, Metal Cutting Trades, Personal Services, Vocation Industrial Co-op, Unique Placement Service, and Career Investigation Program. I . 99 Debbie Knapik, Mary Martino, Voila! Des eclairs. Service with a smile from Jimmy Dwyer. Jim Stoddard searches for a part. Jim Eriole shows his skill in welding. 100 101 Mike Busold and Dave Graf work separately and together on electrical problems. Valerie Vidnansky, Denise Deland Baskin-Robbins-Watch out! Diane Burke practices a new style Wayne Heritage adjusts his safety mask before starting a job. Welding a part is only a small part of Mark Mac Issac’s auto body job. 102 Lori Ortoleva and Louisa Pastore work together on a tough problem. Bob Nichols Working on a project 103 Toni Dowen and Dorothy Mundell proudly display their works of art. Underclassmen F r e s h m e n Class Officers; Rl: E. Robitaille, C. Welch, K. Heggen, L. Lake R2: P. Watson, J. Tracy Rl: J- Dwyer. M. Jackson. S. MacWhinnie R2: M. Revette B. Hale. Rl: K. Monroe, E. Brizzie, T. Fillmore, D. McCoy R2: R. Munier, M. Coulter, A. Thorne, D. Wilson, C. St. Amour R3: T. Cole, W. Martin, C. DuPont, D. Pelletier, J. Fabian, D. Hearn 106 Paul Sausville, making heads nor tales of his French assignment Hi: D. McDade, B. Hayden R2: R. Duell, C. Pettit R3: R. Viele, K. Lagrange “MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL WAS . . . all upperclassmen are creeps ... oh (§ ? ! . . . work! work! work! . . . where am I? ... I hated it because I thought I would get lost ... I felt like I did not belong . . . the halls are too crowded . . . the school is confusing . . . wow! . . . all work and no play! . . . whippee! . . . oh my God! . . . that I would never find my way around . . . that there would be lots of homework . . . that freshmen get beaten on by upperclassmen . . . that the school was a big joke ... it would be hard to find the classrooms ... it was much stricter than the middle school . . . that it was not a zoo like the middle school . . . that being with older kids makes you feel older . . . that the school was not as big as I expected . . . that it would be fun . . . that the high school is much bigger and a lot different than the middle school . . . that the school is cool . . . that it was great to see different faces and learn something . . . that the boys like to tease freshmen girls . . . that there was not enough time between classes . . . that the teachers are nicer here and the classes are quieter . . . that the high school was much better than the middle school . . . that school would be great.” 107 Rl: C. Martinez, M. Angermiller, C. Hubbley R2: D. Vargo, P. Morrissey R3: C. Baker, P. Pelletier, M. Edwards Rl: L. Anson, W. Rafferty, S. Jerreld R2: Mr. Gerber, C. Welch, M. Wood, J. Mulvaney, T. Koch Rl: D. Rickson, D. Wands, C. Mihal R2: S. Ferraro, L. Nowhitney, A. Miller, B. Proper R3: A. Ross, K. Petteys, L. Espey 108 Rl: J. Tracy, P. Bolton, M. Staulters, B. Stewart R2: T. Curcurito, C. Wager, S. Weekly, M. Blackwood R3: P. Byrnes, A. Tarquine, M. Conners, M. Beagle Rl: W. Messier, K. Dufek, J. Martin, D. Lea R2: M. Stickles, K. Ryan, K. McGonagle, B. McQuade R3: D. West, L. Vasko Rl: D. Bush, M. Benaquista, L. Fitzgerald, J. Jones R2: C. Fenton, M. Bradt, N. Luse, L. Waddle Rl: J. Hannah, B. Goodson, P. Monaco, M. Leffler R2: L. Glowaki, J. Casey, J. Cook, B. Companion R3: B. Goodson, M. Vickery, J. Maynard, M. Desormeau, M. Hollowood “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A FRESHMEN WHEN . . . you get tennis elbow from carrying home ten pounds of books . . . you get a passing grade on your eighth grade report card . . . the seniors pick on you . . . you get attacked in the halls . . . you get run over in the halls . . . everyone makes fun of you . . . you come from the middle school where you are “big shots” and suddenly you come to the high school and you are a “little kid” . . . you have to send someone to the office to remind them to announce your football scores . . . you finally realize that you are growing up to be a young adult and you feel this inside . . . everyone else is bigger than you . . . you start your first year of high school . . . you see fellow classmates doing pushups in the hall . . . you get hassled in the hall . . . you are called a “baby freshmen” . . . there is no one younger than you for you to pick on . . . your sister knows everything that you are doing . . . your homework piles up for the 1st time . . . you have to look at people who are six feet tall . . . you come home with six books for homework . . . your sister teases you . . . you are in the ninth grade . . . you get thrown in the water fountain . . . you walk around school with a map on the first day of school . . . you leave the middle school . . . you are shorter than everybody else . . . you do not know what is going on.” 109 Rl: R. Spellman R2: V. Ure, K. Brown, J. Stephenson, S. Cleveland, R. Matrazzo R3: Z. Thomas, M. Goodwin, M. Whelan, P. Sausville Rl: J. Marr, D. Clairmont, R. Gondella, D. Myers R2: T. Douglas, B. Kemp, C. Allen, P. Gladd Rl: J. Kimball, K. Schober, K. Heggen, P. Darling, D. Jensen R2: M. Mook, R. Allrich, T. Hayden, T. Baker, J. Doyle R3: L. Brassard, M. Lynett, K. Curran, C. MacWhinnie, D. Tarquine, L. Forman Rl: C. Cooney, K. Nolan, K. Lynch, P. Shaffer, P. Watson, E. Delaurie R2: D. Lambert, D. Henrikson, W. Harrington, S. Vandecar, J. Wolfe Rl: J. Bigelow, D. Martin, W. Irwin, G. McCumber R2: C. Wanek, E. Danison, M. Weller, B. Vedder, C. Jensen, J. Messercola Rl: R. Monscko, D. Foster, L. Taylor, J. Mundy R2: L. Faraone, T. Allard, D. Bender, J. Gaba R3: B. Whalen, C. Quinn, S. Stewart, L. Dreher, L. Clancy “Oh no” cries Michele McClements, “Flash the cameraman strikes again! Rl: G. Robitaille, A. Uline, W. Vedder R2: T. Seagrove, K. Groski, R. Newell, M. Vincent, H. Monaco, D. McGrath 111 Rl: D. Irish, C. Gatzendorfer, M. Bills, N. Allen, L. Murphy, S. Bushev R2: D. Ferris. H. Dowen, C. Hogan, C. Kenyon, I). Delamater, I). Allen R3: T. Lang, C. McElroy, M. Tanzer. B. VanPatten, T. DeMarsh, L. Older, M. Gori, B. Little Rl: S. Dumas, L. Nichols, W. Dobler, M. Tiffault R2: S. Perry, S. Gailor, D. Conradson, J. Fitzgerald, L. Harrison R3: J. Mundy, C. West, T. Stevens, D. Herrick, C. McEwen Rl: M. Lupe, J. Blake, C. Vandepas, H. Staulters R2: C. Latham, D. Kellerman, D. Benuscak, M. Companion, R. Case R3: C. Riley, B. Brazee, J. Bowler, J. Schroter Don’t fall asleep, Kelly Schober Rl: F. Hettrich, B. MacMillan, K. Hale, N. Knapik R2: A. Neugebauer, L. Murphy, S. Dignan, L. Miller, F. Ebert R3: C. Cooney, S. Monaco, D. Connors, J. Palumbo, J. Marx, S. Walsh 112 R1: I). Hotaling, M. Hollister, T. Crouch, K.Gardner. M. King, R2: T. Lutz, F. Dreher, W. Warmt, H. Zeph, G. Guilfoyle R3: W. Collins, J. Reisner, D. Pitkin, K. Priest, M. Aschmutat, W. Roner, T. Glowa Rl: D. Lillie, K. Reardon, K. Ausbro, C. Heritage, M. Moss R2: L. Diblasio, C. Cooney, S. Farrell, M. Groves, M. McClements R3: J. Hill, T. Kelliher, T. Dobson, M. Stafford, K. McIntosh, A. Boxler Rl: T. Cobart, C. Senacal, P. Rockwell, R. Pastore. L. Ruzzo R2: K. Ross, P. Schmidt, A. Patriarca, T. Penrose, A. Farina R3: L. Zurmuhlen, M. Slade, S. Mitchell, M. Hollowood, J. Cameron, S. MacVVhinnie. R. Thomas “THE WORST THING ABOUT BRING A FRESHMAN IS Being a freshman . . . you have to take 9th grade english ... all the freshmen girls like older boys . . . getting beat on . . . having to do pushups . . . you can not go to B.O. C.E.’s . . . getting picked on by others . . . you do not know the teachers very well . . . you are not ready for all of the homework . . . the initiation . . . you have three more years of school . . . you are the smallest in the school ... it is almost like being in the first grade again . . . being the youngest in the school . . . you are a little guy again . . . you are always being picked on . . . you get lost all of the time . . . you do not know what to expect from the teachers ... all of the cute guys are juniors and seniors and they go to B.O.C.E.’s . . . you get hit walking down the hall . . . the high school is confusing . . . you have to take science . . . the teachers always tell you to grow up and stop acting like you just came from the middle school . . . the boys stop you in the halls during lunch . . . everyone looks down on you . . . the jocks pick on you . . . having the teachers treat us like babies . . . changing schools and going from the oldest in the school to the youngest . . . the first day of school” 113 Class officers; Rl: R. Morse, C. Messercola R2: S. Faine, V. Demartini, S. Clancy, A. Rutkowski Rl: T. Quinn, M. Mitchell, J. Campbell, N. Becker R2: A. Trombley. P. Scheur, R. Munier, W. Martin R3: G. Petteys. S. Diver, K. Willmott, J. Manning, L. Skocylas 114 Rl: M. Pastore, R. Kniskem, E. Lee, S. Turon R2: J. VanBuren, 0. Guido, P. Monaco, K. The camera catches Serge Allen off guard. Zurmuhlen, M. Hodsoll Rl: S. Walsh, M. Thomas, C. King, D. Gordon R2: A. Walton, N. Melander, M. Manosh, D. Mitchell, S. Clancy R3: P. Schiavo, D. Mabb, L. Snide, R. Schmid, M. Fox, B. Dybowski, M. Lewis Rl: S. Guilfoyle, M. Spensieri, L. McLaren, B. Osgood R2: L. Wilson, P. Peschieri, K. Hughes, J. Forshey R3: C. Scott, A. Davis. K. Dugan, L. Kilinski, C. Watson At left: Cheryl Svoboda - “I can’t wait till it’s done -1 wonder what it will l e? 115 Rl: I. Baird. C. Reynolds. D. Tyson. J. Lewis R2: G. Booker. R. Agnew, J. Pettit. M. Dixon. A. Martin R3: G.Brizzie, B. Munier, K. Williams, S. Ferraro, T. Wagner, J. Hansman Rl: K. Lambert, D. Swint, J. Flanders R2: D. Parker, S. Bonneau, Y. Levcille R3: G. Russell. M. Heritage. W. Howe, R. Wands Rl: C. Douglas, M. Palmateer. K. Hayes, A. Lawrence R2: F. Warner, A. Durante, C. VanDetta, K. Whelden R3: K. Fulton, K. Jensen, A. Matrazzo. T. Alexson Rl: I). Olley, L. Frommer, L. McGonagle, M. Hogan R2: W. Smith, J. Chamberlain, H. Fregeau, T. Hasbrouck, R. Staulters, J. Matties R3: T. Clements, R. Rhodes, L. Bennett, G. Mitchell, T. Mun-dell, M. Green Rl: P. Gatzen- dorfer, M. Ostrander, E. Stahl R2: R. Ippoliti, B. Pettit, J. Murphy R3: M. Pemberton, L. Delaney, R. Staulters. 116 Rl: D. Reid, C. Salvato, T. Foitras R2: D. Thomas, R. Lowell. P. Pita R3: R. Magro. S. Delaney, P. Haskell, R. McMann, M. Nutting Rl: L. Thomas, J. Gregory, C. Svoboda R2: J. Ingram, D. Ship-pee, C. Bush, K. DiBlasio Rl: J. Bellinger, E. Czupil, M. Ceder-strom R2: M. Collins, R. Brayman, A. Boise, M. Dumas R3: M. Hale. J. Farrell, B. Coon, G. Armer Kevin Lambert, Steve Samascott and Tom Poitras - a rowdy trio. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A SOPHOMORE WHEN . . . Santa Claus doesn’t come to your house any more . . . you pass 9th grade and you are still not at the top . . . you start seeing little freshmen running around in September . . . the heading on all of your papers says 10th grade . . . you take biology and geometry . . . you are in a 10th grade homeroom . . . you find more small people than you did last year . . . the seniors stop making you do pushups in the hall . . . the freshmen look up to you . . . you are in the 10th grade . . . you do not get picked on any more . . . you see 10th grade written after your name on your report card . . . you wear red to the pep rally . . . you can take business courses . . . you get more homework . . . you have just finished being a freshmen . . . freshmen are scared of you . . . you sit in front of the sophomore sign at the pep rally • • • the seniors and juniors are heating you in every sport . . . you play on a Junior Varsity team . . . you are in your 2nd year of high school.” 117 Rl: P. Spaziani, E. Schaff, A. Coole, P. Dobson R2: R. Hogan, K. Kenyon, S. Griffin, S. Woodcock R3: J. Blakesly, C. Martz, W. Martin. J. Little Rl: B. Preece, C. Messercola, V. Thompson, I). Lineback R2: J. Lopez, C. McNamara R3: M. Kelley, S. Samascott, T. W’halen, K. Siverling, R. Callahan, C. O’Conner Rl: P. Jackson. D. Dechants, K. Greene, S. Bills, I. Baird R2: V. Diamond, K. Diggins, K. Simmons. F. Sweet. M. Moseman, T. Carter Rl: E. Simmons, J. Matrazzo, A. Rutkowski. M. Monsko R2: S. Holt, G. Mitchell. L. Neth, L.Stanislowski R3: E. Olley, R. Herrick. C. Watson, P. Gerasia, A. Cardinali, R. Hogan Smile Joann Gregory, Mr. Hilferty, Tom Malone, Henry Frageau, and Cathy Messercola - you’re on Candid Camera! Ned Danison, alias “Putty-man”. “THE THING I LIKE MOST ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL IS . . . friends, teachers, and some classes ... the freedom and different rights that we are allowed to have . . . study halls and lunches ... the last bell of the day . . . sports . . . the dances and the other activities that we have . . . learning something . . . you can walk around and have a little bit of freedom . . . open cafeteria . . . the courses that the school offers . . . knowing that I am almost out of school . . . gym . . . the lockers and brick walls . . . seeing my friends . . . nothing . . . the girls have a volleyball team and a basketball team . . . you get to meet new friends . . . partying . . . the girls . . . the cute guys . . . roaming the halls . . . leaving . . . extracurricular activities . . . not study hall - it is too strict ... the food they offer in the cafeteria (ha! ha! ha!) . . . someday I’ll get out.” 179 HI: S. Darling. D. Reilly, P. Dobson, R. Munier R2: M. Bigelow, K. Wujciak, J. Hanson, R. Bordeau, C. Ebert Rtt: I). Reid, T. Brown, T. Fabian, J. Moulton. S. Ostrowski 120 stone, T. Malone, J. LaSpica, M. Freeman Brian Osgood- This note’s higher than I thought. Jimmy Dwyer - a smile for the “Come on Diane, look at the camera! camera. Happy students on their way to sch � ol. HI: S. Hannah, ( Ant inure. J. Hewitt R2: IV Rath bun. D. Russell, M. 'Puller R:i: T. Curley, R. Richard, V. Delregno, I). Stack. IV Bertrand, M. Sharadin Cheryl Delaurie and Adrienne Trombley strolling down the hall. 721 Juniors Rl: M.Thornton, D.Graf, D.Wood, I).Russo, J.Vukas R2: D. Stack. S.VanDeinse, D.Blake, K.Messier, W.Heritage. M.Ferrara Rl: J. Lang, R. Bordeau, T. Engel, L. Fenton R2: D. Wilson, D. Kerwood, D. Miller, A. Stahl R3: A. Nickle, B. Streifert, D. Kennedy, S. Maille, J. Zarro Darcy Hodsoll, daydreaming again. Cheri Bohme Dave Russo 122 R1: R.Lane, I).Bush, J..Iurcsak R2: J.Tuller, S.Keenan. W. Ogden R3: T.Rynasko. B.Donaldson, B. Green R4: M.Harmon, V.Heritage. L.Vickery R5: M.MacIssac. D.Siska. S.ZIotnick Rl: K.Steele. L.Aheel, I).Lambert R2: R.Wright. T.Taylor, R.Reisener, T.Parr R3: M.Bouchard. P.Vasko. P.Ferrara. D.Gaba Carolyn “Flash Utter Rl: M.Hersh. D.Curtiss, K.Wilson. I.Bougie R2: P.Wilson, D.Tabor, J. Bowen. K.Slade. M Metz “YOU KNOW YOU ARK A JUNIOR WHEN . . . you can legally eat breakfast during study hall instead of smuggling coffee cake in your purse . . . you have to wear green for the pep rally . . . you order freshmen to do pushups in the hall just when they are late in getting to class . . . the freshmen look small and shrimpy . . . you become less prejudiced in your opinions of teachers . . . you have a thousand tests to take ... no one beats on you . . . you are flunking trig . . . you get stuck taking 5 Regents in one year . . . you go to B.O.C.K.S. . . . people look up to you . . . your study halls are filled with homework . . . you are really looking forward to becoming a senior . . . you do not have to report to study hall . . . you have been in the high school for three years . . . you are considered an upperclassman . . . you take trig and chemistry . . . you are not a freshman, sophomore, or senior ... all of the freshmen seem really small . . . every year brings you closer to graduation . . . you get special priveleges. you get your class ring, and you are treated like an adult ... you pass your 10th grade courses 123 124 Rl: M.Heffernan. S.Gard. S.Whalen, D.Christian. L.Thomas R2: P.Stephenson, E.Tabor, L. Brooks, P.Hale, Y.Porter, K.Duell, W.Humiston Jerry Benoit, deep in thought. Rl: S.DiBlasio, D.Downing. M.Brunell R2: P.Bruno. D.Harrington, S.Coon R3: D.Chew, J.Flaws, M.Dumas, M.Busold Rl: C.Hogan R2: L.Carter. T.Reynolds R3: J.Laspisa. J. Melander R4: P.Grose, P.DeFillippo, S.Wagner R5: B.Poison, K.Breyo Lorie Brien Fred Bryant Rl: B.Gorham, A.Martinez, A.Alexson. S.Jackson R2: C.Winslow, C.Frommer. P.Blonkowski, S.MacElroy R3: T.Ostrander, B.Bul-linger, R.Morrissey, J.Moseman, J.Matties, D.Fulton, J.Mongeon T3 50 Rl: C.Allard, C.Ostrander, S.Alhertin R2: J.Hughes, M.Mc-Graph, F.Bryant. 3.Lang R3: A.Gawrys, B. Fredericks, B. Kissinger, J.Staulters : M.Mevec, D.Kolberg, M.Ward R‘2: L.Brizzie, K.Ammerall. .Crandall R3: P.Rudal, G.Gard, S.Doheny M. Mevec Doreen Harrington Surprise! . . . Lorraine Gray Rl: L.Brown, R.Christley, M.Burnes R2: D.Hodsell, S.Spensieri, K.Flatley, P.Traynor R3: B.Wemple, D.LaRue “THE THING I LOOK FORWARD TO MOST WHEN I BECOME A SENIOR IS . . . having study hall in the lunchroom . . . picking on underclassmen . . . knowing that graduation is only one year away . . . driving to school . . . double lunch . . . having more privileges . . . getting my class ring . . . being out of 10th grade . . . looking down on the new sophomores and freshmen . . . telling the underclassmen what to do . . . more freedom . . . fewer classes . . . picking on the little kids (underclassmen) . . . being able to go places without a pass . . . not having to report to study hall . . . being able to say that I have finished one more year of school . . . getting out of school . . . B.O.C.E.S. . . . not being an underclassmen any more . . . having 2 or 3 study halls a day . . . getting to wear blue to the pep rally . . . having the pleasure of taking someone to the prom . . . playing on Varsity teams . . . making the freshmen do pushups.” 125 HI: T.Schober, C.Tracy. B.Rickett R2: B.Clark, S.Fox, A.O’Dell Rl: P.Mundy, C.AIbanese, K.Lawrence, M.Dillon R2: P.Short, R3: L.Gray, P.Stomski, VV.Staulters, R.Sims E.Kelliher, L.Garrett, E.Flouton, S.Poitras, D.Manzer Cathy Allard Rl: B.Douglas. R.Kollgaard, E.Ruger R2: G.Bini, F.Natale. B.Osgood R3: J.Thomas. J.Benoit, I .Kniskern Rl: C.Schmidt. A.Veet, D.Yager R2: T.Sullivan. M.Thompson, T.Ken-nedy, F.OIder, L.Moss, T.Camphell Kathy Flatley eyeing the cafeteria yogurt. The Bobsey twins—“Flopsy Marcie Fraser and “Mopsey” Jackie McCanty Rl: K.VanPatten, M.Dumas, J.Hill R2: D.Fabian, D.Reilly, K.Hubbley R3: S.Anson, K.Maynard “THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING AN UPPERCLASSMAN IS . . . |you are considered a superior being . . . you can tease the underclassmen . . . you do not get picked on like the underclassmen I Ido . . . you get to kill people in the halls . . . you can look hack and laugh . . . you have more freedom . . . you do not have to go to study hall . . not being an underclassman . . . having more fun than you did when you were an underclassmar . . . fewer courses land more study halls . . . the underclassmen look up to you fori help . . . having special privileges . . . learning how much fun itl is to be friends with the teachers(esp. Mr. Perreault) . . .realizing[ that you have only one more year or school left . . . you can boss the underclassmen around . . . being able to rip on the freshmen • . . the underclassmen move for you ... no passes . . . you do not get pushed around . . . looking relatively tall compared to freshmen even if you are only 5’4’ ” 127 HI: D.Weekly, S.Bartkowski, M.Frasier H2: P.Burke, K.Key, L.Innet R3: L.Banker, D.Farstad, H.Baird. J. Morahan. J.Gatzendorfer HI: L.Willard. J.Almy, K.Pastore R2: S.Macica, D.Schumacher. K.O’Connor R3: C.Rasmusen, I).Bush, T.Cobart 128 Rl: T.Schager. M.Stewart. D.Regis. S.Voehringer. S.Quin-livan R2: J.Bigelow, L.Howe, T.Morgan, L.Brien, B.Brown, J.Criefields, J.Whalen, D.Barnes Tracey Reynolds Marion Ebert Rl: D. Beagle, D. Germond, S. Bender R2: R. Bessey, K. Eis-ler, C. Uline, K. Dawson Rl: B. Gifford, R. Doyle, D. Gladd R2: T. Potente, D. Bennett, F. Brooks, R. Bechard Rl: T. Gerasia, G. Hall, J. Coonradt, M. Wagner R2: J. Bush, S. MacElroy, L. Cummings, M. Peek, W. Allen Shirley Voehringer relaxes at the end of a hard day. Steve Dunay eyes the camera. THE THING I HATE MOST ABOUT SCHOOL IS . . . the class of ’78 . . . homework . . . classes . . . work . . . the crowds in the hallways . . . the jocks . . getting up at 6:30 . . . school . . . having to play gym . . . tests, tests, tests ... it is too many days a week . . . boys . . . you can not walk down the halls without tripping over pesky freshmen ... going .. . essays . . . term papers . . . staying after school every day . . . home-room-it is too long . . . the teachers who are pigheaded . . . the work tires me out ... it is boring . . . the food? that they serve in the cafeteria . . . having too much homework in one night . . . final exams . . . having only three minutes in between classes . . . everything except lunch . . . restricted study hall . . . not enough freedom . . . not enough parties ... the kids in it. 129 Seniors Class officers; Rl: K. Huber, M. Miller, K. Dunleavy R2: J. Crair, M. Driscoll, E. Becker Tony Allen Claire Allen Timothy Allen 132 Karen Allrich Terri Ammerall Terri Ammerall weaves the hour away. Karen Allrich believes “practice makes perfect”. Karen Anderson Steve Antolick Charles Arnold 133 Bonnie Barber Lori Barnes Jane Austro does what secretaries do most. Jane Austro Richard Ball Christopher Barlette Charles Barrett Lisa Bayer 134 Virginia Bayne Robin Belisario Kathleen Bennett Eileen Becker Leslie Beninati Steve Bertrand Robin Belisario waits patiently for the bell. “YOU KNOW YOU ARE A SENIOR WHEN . . . you have six study halls a day . . . you don’t get kicked out of the Sr. lounge . . . you can watch the Gong Show, Family Feud and the Andy Griffeth Show all in a row . . . you don’t worry about your homework . . . kids walk around you instead of through you . . . you have to fill out your college applications . . . you get priority at the guidance office after they mess up your schedule . . . you can get away with walking the halls . . . you think of Mr. Perreault as a friend . . . you start your last year of school . . . you go to the United States for your last year of school... your Physics labs don’t work . . . you are the frustrated editor of the yearbook!” 135 Jodie Bills Joanne Blonkowski 136 Patricia Bonds Robert Bouck Donald Brooks James Brown Timothy Bussing Nancy Caputo Catherine Bull Lawrence Callahan George Carlson Christopher Busold Sherry Campney An injured Nancy Caputo watches the last home hockey game. 138 Theresa Clairmont James DeFilippo Susan DeFilippo Maureen Delaney MaryAnn DeThorne Kathleen Delancey Cheryl Denison David Diver lounges in Chefs Course. Gabriel Dicerbo David Diver 139 • Steve Dussault - “Milk is a natural!' t Halie Englehart Brenda Donaldson Donald Eldridge Edwin Espangel MaryEllen Driscoll Mark Emigh Linda Everleth Ed Espangel ponders over a tough calculus problem. Christopher Farrell Wendy Fitzgerald Lynn Fragomeni Mark Fernau Nicolas Flanders Mary Freeman Mark Fernau doesn't believe that story. fU Veronica Garnsey Fubbs Fulmer shoots the breeze in study hall. Robert Fronk John Fulmer James Gardner 142 Russell Gleech Ronald Gorham John Green Richard Gomes Michael Gormley Darlene Gregorek Susan Gordon Kevin Grandin “MY YEARS AT BALLSTON HIGH HAVE BEEN . . . wonderful, painful, interesting and educational . . . very long . . . great because Captain Kangaroo is still on television . . . great -but I’m ready to leave . . . unforgettable, boring, frustrating, horrible, yet some of the best and most exciting years of my life . . . one big party (but I’ve learned a lot) . . . good . . . total chaos . . . four years too long . . . fulfilling ... a joke . . . so, so . . . very beneficial and satisfactory ... different... fattening, because I go to Pizza Hut with Mullin every other week . . . some experience (Whoopee!) . . . educational in the facts of life . . . four years filled with sadness, happiness, defeat and success.” 143 A Donna Gregory Donna Gregory primps before class. Gregory Guido Russell Hartwick Eileen Haskell A toothy grin from Peter Grose. Jeffrey Groff John Hannon Deborah Hassell Curtis Hawk William Hewitt Wayne Heritage Susan Hofmann Christopher Hauprich Francis Hewitt Frank Hogan Linda Hollowood David Howansky Kimberly Huber Thomas Irwin Another cutie - “Doctor” Bill Kelley Gayle Jennings John Jensen Timothy Jurcsak Sandra Keefe William Kelley Tani Kemp 147 Marylou King Linda Knapik Herbert Kopper John LaTulip carefully makes out his cheat sheet. Susie Leveille Kimberley Lisieski Shawn Maes David Lewis John Lopez Shawn Maclsaac Tina Mangino “AFTER SCHOOL I .. . take two aspirin and call myself in the morning . . . take pictures for the yearbook . . . play football ... go home, relax and get loaded . . . pass out . . . like to take time to be alone . . . get a headache from riding the bus ... go right to work ... go crazy . . . pig out when I get home . . . watch Batman .. . play a sport... do something with my friends . . . create havoc for the teachers in trying to learn what I was supposed to in class ... go to driver’s ed . . . go home, relax and play piano ... hit the road . . . have fun . . . like to walk around the school and enjoy the solitude that I don’t get during the day . . . unwillingly and unhappily do my homework.” 149 Jeffrey McCarthy Wayne Meehan Thomas McNamara Cheryl Marshall Kevin McCoy Virginia Maynard Kimberly McMorris Carol Melander Darren Merrill Sally Messier Michael Michelin Barbara Miller Michael Miller Brenda Mills Patricia Mills Joseph Mitchell ‘Commander” Mike Michelin gives an evil grin. Joanne Monaco Donald Morehouse Nancy Morse Patricia Monaco Myschelle Morris Kim Mullin 152 Ronald Monaco Michelle Morrisey Alan Mulvaney Frank Noonan daydreams through physics. Joseph Mulvaney Michael Nadeau Catherine Nolan Francis Noonan Dennis Munier Timothy Orlogio 153 Lori Ortoleva Jeffrey Ostrander Lori Paddock Michael Papke Louis Pastore Jack Papke Louisa Pastore Roberta Pastore Sharon Percenti John Placencia It’s been a hard day's night for Lisa Poitras. Michelle Pratt “AFTER I GRADUATE I PLAN TO ... get hitched . .. start doing homework . . . have fun . . . burn my school books . . . have a graduation party . . . bum round the countryside ... leave ... work as a cosmetologist and see the world ... be the first woman on the moon ... go into practical nursing ... be “still crazy after all these years” . . . attend Eastern College in Pa. to study elementary education and music ... travel... continue living . . . work ... go to Denver and learn how to ski... go back to Sweden ... go to college because that’s the only way to make it and get a good job ... go to college and party! . . . get out and do whatever I feel like doing . . . study biochemistry with the hope of helping mankind one day.” 155 Melanie Reid has had a busy day. 156 Craig Rockwell Mary Rougie Per Rudal Lorraine Rutland Joseph Samascott Rosalie Sanford Donna Schmit Thomas Scott Kimberly Scheuer Gary Smith Marybeth Spadaro Lisa Spaziani James Spence Angela Spensieri Brian Spinks James Stoddard Anthony Tambasco David Thomas Barbara Sweet “Yeah, I’ll slice them up”, says David Thomas in Chefs Course. 159 160 Richard Urso John VanBuren Karen Vedder Barbara Wanek Mark Vandetta William VanDyke Mark Vandetta — you handsome devil you! Patricia Vincent 161 Kevin Weaver Faith Weiford Elizabeth Welch r Cindy Wescott Carolyn Whalen Norman Weller Michael Whelan John Whipple Cindy Wescott creates a pot in ceramics class. 162 Nathan White Jamie Willmont Richard Wilson Jude Winslow Sandra Allen Deborah Woodcock Tammorah Woodcock Mark Berent The Class of 1978 mourns the loss of classmate, Randy Dushensky, who was killed in an accident, July 5, 1977. Randy will always be remembered for his good sportsmanship as a high scoring member of our basketball team. His sincere friendliness earned him well deserved popularity among his classmates, the faculty and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. The Class of 1978 also expresses its deepest sympathy for the loss of another classmate, John (Jay) Ahl, who died on Dec. 24, 1976. Jay will long be remembered by all who knew him. 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Serving Schenectady And Saratoga Counties For Three Generations With The Finest Heating Oils And Service 346-2341 399-5242 Eagl? iBatt 1C ft (HaUatmt § pa, N.fl. 174 Good Luck Graduates We do it all for you MCDONALD’S of Ballston Spa Rt. 50 Church Ave. MCDONALD’S Of Mechanicville N. Central Park Ave. MCDONALD’S Of Waterford 42 Saratoga Ave. Best Wishes To The Class Of ’78 BETOR’S DEPT. STORE 268 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa Compliments Of Stephen And Sandra Foster FOSTER FUNERAL HOME 207 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa Compliments Of FREEDMAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. HOLIDAY MANOR TRAILER COURT Jefferson Street Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Congratulation To The Class Of ’78 “Serving the North Country with Pride c f-ttai CPoot Co., One RT 50 - DOUBLEDAY AVE 8ALLSTON SPA, N Y 12020 Phone 885-1131 Compliments Of STARBUCKS DEPT. STORE Congratulations From The People At Broadway Saratoga JIM’S EXXON 176 MONACO’S V.I. Come See Us - When You Are 18 Crow Ducky 178 CUNNINGHAM COIN LAUNDRY 9 Church Ave. Ballston Spa, N.Y. Compliments Of O’BRIEN PHARMACY Compliments Of BURNT HILLS LANES 825 Saratoga Road Burnt Hills, N.Y. 12027 “Your Pleasure Our Only Goal” STREEVER AGENCY INC. 84 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, N.Y. Phone 885-6777 Hours: 7AM-10PM Tel-399-8421 Leagues And Open Bowling Paul M. Alexanian Jr. Everett B. Vaughn Insurance THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 358 Salutes The Graduating Class Of 1978 179 Having Fun The Movies Ice Skating f Congratulations And Best Wishes To Each And Every Member Of The Class Of ’78 From: KEI LIQUOR MART AND DELI Rt. 50 Ballston Spa 182 CASTLE MC LENNAN INSURANCE 48 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020 885-5858 Richard E. Noonan Class Of 1943 Congratulations And Good Luck Sno-Jet George HOLIDAY MANOR TRAILER SALES Rte. 50 Doubleday Ave. Ballston Spa, N.Y. 885-6733 183 Doing Their Thing . . . Whatever It May Be. JOHNSONS LATHMORE- Compliments Of JEWELRY MEVEC THE STYLE Compliments Of FUNERAL HOME Rings And Watches INC. SHOP HANNAH’S Charms | MEN SHOP Earrings 224 Milton Ave. Ladies And CLOTHING FOR Ballston Spa Childrens MEN AND BOYS 91 Milton Ave. Apparel Ballston Spa 885-7110 885-6820 William J. Mevec- 24 Front Street Director Ballston Spa Compliments Of BB’S PIZZA Compliments Of Best Of Luck VAN DYKE ELECTRIC Saratoga And Ballston NEVILLE To The Class Spa HEATING Of ’78 Residential, 554-4466 885-6612 PLUMBING WESTERN Commercial And Industrial Open 7 Days A Week 19 Front Street AUTO Wiring For Your Convenience Ballston Spa 25 Saratoga Ave. Ballston Spa 885-6336 186 PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING 189 STUDIOS INC The Varden Fbrtrait For sane people, a diploma is not enough. Some people feel that there should be more to graduation. More than just a diploma. A timeless commemorative of your graduation is the Varden portrait. Your Varden portrait will speak with distinction. For over 30 years, the name Varden has meant «he ultimate in fine portraiture. When you graduate, don't settle for less. We Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Thank All Of The Generous Businesses And People For Their Support Of The Ballston Spa High School 1978 Yearbook. Without Their Help, This Publication Would Not Have Been Possible. We Encourage Everyone To Patronize These Businesses Patrons: Dr. And Mrs. Wm. S. Kelley And Mr. And Mrs. Edward A. Fernau Family Mr. And Mrs. J. Sherman Mr. And Mrs. C.H. Grose Mr. And Mrs. Ralph A. Mangino Mr. And Mrs. Ronald LaTulip Mr. And Mrs. Willis C. Denision Mr. And Mrs. Roger L. Morris Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Jurcsak The Grandin Family Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth McMorris Lois And William Short Sr. Mr. And Mrs. Henry Lewis Mr. And Mrs. Clifford J. Miller Mr. And Mrs. Donald G. Jennings Jr. Mr. And Mrs. Howard C. Weaver Herbert And Mary Lynn Kopper Mr. And Mrs. R.W. Ortoleva Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth R. Bob And Barbara Thomas Sharadin Jr. Mr. And Mrs. Robert D. Fulmer, Mr. And Mrs. Jesse H. Merrill Jr. Mr. And Mrs. H.W. Matson Mr. And Mrs. C.W. LeRoy Mr. And Mrs. Messier Boosters: Mr. And Mrs. Robert W. King Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Nolan Mrs. Eleanor Morehouse Jean And Carleton Huber Mr. And Mrs. Richard L. Allrich Mr. And Mrs. Merton Green Mr. And Mrs. Richard L. McCarthy Mr. And Mrs. Richard C. Mills Mr. And Mrs. Robert Belisario Mrs. Kenneth E. Davis, Sr. Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Farrell Mr. And Mrs. William Gardner We Would Also Like To Thank The Following Students For Participating In Yearbook Bake Sales Held Throughout The Year Debbie Hassel Cheryl Marshall Denise Kimball Brenda Mills Paulette Waring Charlene LeRoy Tammy Woodcock Donna Curtiss Tracy Jurcsak Jackie Creifelds Cheryl Freestone Steve Thomas Mike Miller Carolyn Utter Elizabeth Kelliher Pam Short Sandy Albertin Jill Short Louisa Pastore Marylou King Lori Ortoleva Special Thanks Are Extended To The Following For Their Time And Talents: Dale DuRoss Eileen Kelliher And Mr. Soukey. 191 Per Rudal is this years foreign exchange student from Sweden. Per has taken an academic schedule at Ball-ston Spa including courses in Computer Math, Architectural drawing and Field Biology. He told us that in Sweden students choose the program they’re interested in and then take predetermined subjects in that field, as well as emphasizing the study of languages. In his spare time Per enjoys sports; tennis, ping-pong, skiing and skating, as well as photography. Some of the differences which Per has noticed between the U.S. and Sweden are: People eat more junk food in the U.S. and not as much fish as in Sweden. Health care, school lunches and college are all free in Sweden, but taxes are higher. Per feels that people here are more religious than in Sweden and dress more formally on special occasions, although dress in school is the same as in Sweden. Per likes T.V. here which he says is better than at home, except for the commercials. People seem to spend more time on the road in the U.S., even though they drive less efficient cars. In Sweden the driving age is 18. Per feels that people here are a little more open than in Sweden, but one thing he dislikes is that we waste a lot of energy. After returning to Sweden Per will finish high school and then after one year in the service he will go onto college to study engineering. I have been living in Amersfoort, Holland as a rotary foreign exchange student for the past six months. I have been attending a Dutch high school during the morning, which has enabled me to have contact with kids my age, and I have been doing volunteer work in the physical therapy dep’t of a local hospital in the afternoons, so I am involved with older people as well. I am trying hard to learn Dutch. Most everyone speaks English, but I feel that I can not really get to know the Dutch people unless I communicate with them in their own language. At first, the students at school were rather cold, but now they seem to accept me and really appreciate it when I try to speak Dutch. Before I arrived in Holland, I imagined it as a land of windmills, wooden shoes, and tulips. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There are practically no windmills still in use, and only a few farmers wear wooden shoes. My vision of skating on frozen canals like Hans Brinker has also faded. Where I live, in the middle of Holland, the canals have not frozen for many years. Now when I think of the Netherlands I picture flatness, rain and bicycles. Some of the differences between Dutch and U.S. schools are: School hours are from 8:15-4:00 and students may leave school grounds whenever they have a free hour. There are no lockers, so the students must carry their books and gym clothes around with them all day. Also, there are no hot lunches served, so everyone brings sandwiches and eats during classes. It’s not uncommon to see teachers smoking during classes. I feel I was extremely lucky in being chosen as a rotary foreign exchange student to Holland. Not only am I learning about the Dutch people and their country, but I am learning about other Europeans as well. My first host family went to southern Switzerland on vacation and I was fortunate enough to go with them. We were situated in the middle of the Alps and there are no words that can describe how beautiful it was. I would like to encourage other students to sign up for the rotary foreign exchange program. Living in a different country for one year is an excellent opportunity to discover things about new people and about yourself. Discovering worlds away from home. 192