Bethel High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Bethel, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1977 volume:

Dear Classmates: Our constant goal while laboring on the 1977 Yearbook was to provide each member of the Senior Class with a true living album of their four years at Bethel High School. It was and is our fondest wish that future readings of the “Wildcat”, whether 10 or 20 or 30 years from today, will rekindle in each and every member of our class a strong sense of being in Bethel High School once more. We hope we have succeeded. Liz Morhardt Douglas Yagaloff Linda Scalici WILDCAT Class of 1977 Bethel High School Bethel, Connecticut Volume Number 34 1 DEDICATION 2 How can we begin to express our gratitude to some- one who has been such an important part of our four years at Bethel High School? Since our Freshman year Mrs. Greene has helped to guide our way to- ward graduation and adulthood. If we ever wanted to talk about a problem, or just have a conversation, she was always willing to listen. If we ever lost confi- dence in ourselves or our work, her encouragement gently pushed us forward. She made us believe in ourselves. What would we have done if she hadn’t constantly reminded us to send in our SAT forms and college applications? Without her presence during these times, our lives would have been more difficult. So, Mrs. Greene, because you believed in us we dedicate the 1977 “Wildcat” to you. 3 OUR ADVISOR 4 When we look back on our four years at Bethel High School there is one person we will always remember: Mr. Janesky. We could not possibly repay him for the generous amount of time and devotion which he has given to us. Every member of our class feels that he is a personal friend. Whether it was a Junior Show meeting, or a Work Day, Mr. Janesky could always be counted on to be there with encouragement and advice. Mr. Janesky was not only our class advisor — he is a friend to all. 5 Each year the Bethel Senior Class dedicates its yearbook to an individual it holds in the highest esteem. The feelings which prompt this honor are not to be underestimated. There are others, however, who the class would also like to recognize or thank in a special way. The three members of the Bethel High School faculty whose photographs appear on the facing page are individuals we feel are deserving of such recognition. 6 Mr. Emmanuel Merullo Mr. Merullo has been Principal of Bethel High School for each of our four years as students. We have come to know him as a proud, firm, friendly, and just man. In a host of visible and invisible ways he has influenced each and every one of us. As we graduate, we take this opportunity to thank him for all he has done for our class. Miss Mary Lou Wallace We thank Miss Wallace for not only the help she gave so willingly to the yearbook staff, but her wonderful and gracious manner of offering that aid. Miss Wallace is responsible for many of the photographs which ap- pear on the following pages; photographs which simply would not have been taken had she not volunteered to do so. Coach John DeMille Despite a sad lack of publicity, it has been a well-known fact amongst Bethel High’s student body that the most successful athletic team over the past year has been the Cross Country Squad. When asked the reason for their success, members of the team invariably and immedi- ately mention the name of Coach John DeMille. With his retirement as Head Coach of the Cross Country Team this year, Bethel loses a unique, hard working able athletic leader. His track leadership and flowery speeches will be sorely missed. 7 During our four years at BHS, we wit- nessed the formation of a host of rela- tionships. There is a certain closeness which develops into a friendship. The constant sharing of feelings while with friends helps to bring us all closer to- gether. During these years we have met many people. Some have become best friends and others have passed by. Per- haps our memories of BHS will center on the companionship we have found with- in its walls. Hopefully, after these four years, our relationships will endure. i 9 Elisa M. Abate Lisa Do you care what's happening around you? Do your senses know the changes when they come? Can you see yourself reflected in the seasons? Can you understand the need to carry on? John Denver New kid in town . . “What a change from New York!!” . Laughing in homeroom . . . Tim — You wanna take a walk?” . . . New good friends. Library Assistant 1. 2. 3; National Honor So- ciety. Bonnie Abrams Bonnie When I was younger, so much younger than today. I never needed anybody's help in any way. and now those days are gone. I'm not so self assured now I find I've changed my mind. I've opened up the doors. Beatles Quiet until you know her . . . Seen with Mi- chele, Cindy, and Ruth . . . Nice long brown hair . . . Loves animals. Fashion Show Dinner; Class night. Elias Aho Elias As long as I live I shall always be myself— and no other just me. W alter Dela Mare Always in school . . . Never seen in gym . . . Loyal Met fan . . . Quiet . . . Nice hair . . . You know what I mean. . . . Nice per- son . . . Good friend. Work Study 4. 10 Whale Gail M. Allen Everything you seek is waiting patiently within. For growing old is only going back to where you've been. K. Livgren Kansas One of the over the hill gang . . . Seen with Mary, Lisa, and Janet . . . The Rhode Island trip . . . Dougdale . . . The other half of the Daly team . . . Where are those shades. Gail?” . . . Janet’s partner in the Deli . . . Loves that wine. Ring Dinner 2; Senior Prom. Richard Andrews Rich If a man does not keep pace with his compan- ions. perhaps it is because he hears a different drum- mer. Let him step to the music he hears. However measured or far away. Henry David Thorcau “Doc! Please no more jokes! . . . Sanity has nothing to do with it. . . . “That reminds me of a terrible joke. . . . “There’s gotta be a law against morning!!! . Junior Marshal; Junior show; Yearbook Pho- tographer. Glenn Archer “Glenn Cling to your memories. Dream your dreams, but prize nothing more than the value of each day. Anonymous Quiet . . . Seen in Danbury . . . Cars, Cars, Cars . . . Nice Personality . . . Nice Eyes. 11 Dianne Elizabeth Ashworth Dee ‘7 wanna laugh while the laughin' is easy. I wanna cry if it makes it worthwhile. I may never pass this way again. That's why I want it with you. J Seals — D. Crofts Shy until . . “When I get these braces off? “How’s John?” . . . Clark’s Duster . . . Hangs out at the Green . . . Loves Hei- neken . . Little sis . . . “Mistree D . . . Seen with Margie, Casey, Tracy, and Peg . . . I am not short!” . . . Dee remember our sleepouts?” . . . “Hey friz!!”. Chorus 1, 4; Troupe 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Junior Show; Future Nurses Club 3. 4; Junior Prom; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Night; Home- coming 4. Joyce Ann Baillie “Jaybee Don V know where your going? You want talk of where you 've been, And I may see you tomorrow — Or never more again. Stephen Stills Always with Grace and Betty . . . Ponderosa . . . Pinto . . . Allaby . . . Good Friend . . . Nice Hair . . . Three stooges . . . The Races! . Biggest instigator . . . That party . . . Shredded Stockings . . . Middle School. Cheerleading 1, 3; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 3,4; Deca 3; Senior Play; Student Coun- cil 1. MariLou Barlow Mari “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all ye Lands!!' Psalms 100 Garrulous . . . Opinionated . . . MUSIC . . Future politician . . . Mrs. G’s brownie club . . . BHS Promoter . . . Nice Hair . . . “Marilou!” . . . Hard Worker. Student Council 1, Trea. 2, V.P. 3, Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 1, 3; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Show; FTA 2, 3; Majorette 3, 4; Yearbook; S.W. Regionals 2, 3; Field Hockey; Basketball; Track and Field manager 2, 3. 4. 12 Raju Barman Mad Dog” “Everyone is a moon, and he has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Mark Twain “Hay Mad Dog! . . . Bookie . . . Ten Thou- sand . . . Hindu Hob King . . . The match with Newtown . . . Remember Coll. Chcm — Per. 2 . . . PV = n’RT King . . . Mo Motor . . . Ping Pong!!!. Chess Team 1; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Junior Show; Junior Marshal; Homecoming 4; Senior Play; Senior Work Day; Student Council 4; Key Club 4; AFS 4. Jason James Beckwith “Jase” Truth conceals itself in error. History reveals its face: days of ecstasy and terror invent the future that invents the race. Donald Lihmkuhl Fluffy . . . Certificate of Participation? . . . Sycamore . . . Maintain . . . Squantz Pond . . . Party . . . The ceiling at Hilltop. . . Con- certs ... Pet Assembly Clutz . . . Chris . . . Mr. and Mrs. Q . . . Candy? . . . Draw at the Olympics. . . Early dismissal with R.G. and S.C.. . . Case tennis with T.U.. . . Sandy . . . Secor and the Bears. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1; Homecoming 3, 4; Junior Prom; Junior Show; Senior Play; Jr.Sr. Semi Formal 4; Class Night; Senior Prom. Sandra Lee Bellantoni Sandy' For Ions you live and high you fly. And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry, And all you touch and all you see, Is all your life will ever be. ” Pink Floyd Easy going?! . . . Loves those Shell boys! . . . Oh, those late summer nights . . . Mich! STUCK UP”!. . . Twins? . . . Wanna Skip? . . . Always seen with Bozzute. . . Drivers Ed . . . Always around to help . . . One of Pon- derosa girls! . . . Brown eyes . . . First Floor Girls Room . . . YOU FOOL! ... I have nothing to wear! Get Lost . 13 Homecoming 2; Class Night. Jane Anne Betz Janey If I were meant to be like everyone else. I would have never been given, the gift of thought. Because to follow the crowd. takes no thought at all. Anonymous John Ready to Party . . . Seen with Tam- my . That Red Hair . . . Secor . . . Fun to be with . . Always smiling . . . America girl . Loves that Volvo . . . Get in the Gar- bage! . Military Man . . . Bookkeeping Fan. . HillTop Ceiling . . . Happiness Hang Overs!. Homecoming 3. 4; FBLA 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Jr. and Sr. Semi-Formal; Fash- ion Show 4; Sr. Prom; Class Night. Gerard Joseph Biasi NO-SWEAT And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it's sinking and racing around to come up behind you again. The sun is the same in the relative way. but you 're older and shorter of breath and one day closer to death. Pink Floyd Always running . . Always injured . . . John DcMille’s Prodigal son . Seen with Jim and Merrill and all the cross-country gang. . . Oc- casionally seen masquerading as a distance runner with the midnight miler and cricket . . . “T shirts . . . Cabana 3, 4; . . . Cape crusader. Cross Country 1. 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2; Junior Show; Senior Show; Senior Prom. Gerri Lynn Birkett Sputz” If you wish to see the valleys. climb to the mountaintop. rise into the cloud: but if you seek to understand the cloud, dose your eyes and think. Kahlil Gibran Friend Forever ... I wish it were Friday Party Hardy . . . Sweet Person . . . Frampton Lover ... I can’t miss Starsky and Hutch!. . Where’s the party . . .Who wants to go with me? . . . Seen with Pam. Dot, Lisa and Debbie . . . Camping. Fashion Show 1, 2, 3; Softball 2, 3; FBLA 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom; Homecoming 1.4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Night. 14 Thomas Boles Tom ; ‘7 expect to spend the rest of my life in the future, so I want to be reasonably sure of what kind of my future is. Unknown Red V.W . . . Motorcycle . . . Quiet until . . Nice person . . . Hard worker . . . Seen with Jack ... Tall . . . Good driver huh!! . . . Seen outside . . . Mechanic whiz. Alan Francis Boucher Fudd “Character. in great and little things means carrying through what you feel able to do. Goethe The Van — it will run! . . . Beuuu!, Camaro? . . . Seen with Boswell . . . Ranky and Rick . . . Decent! . . . The Charcoal Charter . . . Randy’s Burner. . .Patrol. . .Love that Ice Hockey. Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3. 4; Junior Prom; Junior Show; Jr. and Sr. SemiFormal; Senior Work day . . . Senior Play . . . Class Night. Reed J. Boullianne Reed Fire is the test of gold: adversity, of strong men. ” Seneca Wild! . . . Secor . . . Junior Show Parties . . Nights at the D.T. . . Homecoming party in the fort . . . Football practice . . . Squantz . . . College Physics. . . Miss Hassen . . . Stop . . . Ready go! . . . I love pain . . . The Silver Boat . . Cemetery!. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Tennis 1. 3; SemiFormal; Junior Show; Junior Prom; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Senior Prom; Class Night. 15 Robert Charles Braddock Bobby” ‘7 like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Thomas Jefferson Import from Brien McMahon . . . Art Room . . . Future Actor . . . Shy . . . Thoughtful . . . Hidden thoughts behind his grin. . . Nice hair. Senior Prom; Class Night; Troupe. Mark Allan Braun “Maypo” A long life may not be good enough, but life is long enough. ” Benjamin Franklin MayPo ... ”1 don’t wanna run!” . . . His mean Yamaha . . . The Tent. . . One of Len- ny’s boys . . . Seen with Chris. Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor 1, 2, 3, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal 4; Senior Prom; Class Night; Senior Play. Lorn K. Brccsc Lorrenzo” “Gently tender falls the rain, washes clean the slate again. Gently tender snow drops grow, see the past tense quietly go. ” Hank Kevin, Doodles Party-One Red Rose two hearts . . . Gemini. . . Always has something to say . . . Jewelry . . Clothes . . . Music . . . Bradlees Chick . . . Old apartment . . . Oh! — those parties at Talahachi!! . . . That G. i .O. . . . I don’t get it???” Senior Play; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Class Night; Fashion Show 4. 16 t Cynthia Jean Brown “Cindy” A smite cost nothing but it gives so much. it enriches those who receive it. without making poorer those who give it. It takes not a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. Unknow n Good typist? ... A certain person. Always seen with Debbie and Joan . . . Short hand whiz? . . . Good Friend to have . . . Fun to be with . . Always laughing or smiling . . . Mc- Donalds . . . Nice dresser . . . Cute . . . Ex- drive-in girl . . . Loves room 100 . . . Bike rides with Debbie . . FBLA Convention. Fashion Show 1, 2, 3,4; Field Hockey 2: FBLA 3, 4; OJT 4; Class Night; Sr. Prom. Grace Maria Brum “Grace” I've been happy lately, thinking about the things to come, and I believe it could be something good has just begun.’’ Cat Stevens Never seen without Joyce or Betty . . . Red roses . . . nice dresser . . . Always kidding . . . always has something to say . . . Good Driver??? . . . Sherwood, anybody have any money?” Ponderosa girl, three stooges . . . The Tent!. FBLA 3, 4; Dcca 3, 4; Homecoming 3, 4; Sen- ior play. Patricia Buckley “Pat to be nobody — but — myself in a world doing its best, night and day. to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle any human can fight, and never stop fighting. ” Cummings Great sense of humor . . . Fun to be with . . . Artistic . . . What a laugh! . . . Possible Chris Everett . . . Easy to make friends with . . . Beautiful handwriting!!. . . Very realistic . . . Down to earth . . . Funny!!! . . . You’ll never meet another one like her . . . THE BEST . . . One of the music’s Brownoscrs. Senior Play; Homecoming; Yearbook; Work day; Chorus 3, 4; Madrigals; AFS; JA; New Arrival. 17 Bonnie J. Budd “Bonnie' Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Don V walk in back of me I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend. A. Camus Brad . . . Usually seen at McDonalds with Micky. . . Tic Tacs in Typing . . . Meat room gossip . . . Seen with Janey. Lisa. Kathy . . . Always finds something to smile about . . . Those parties?? . . . Always seen in Miss Brown's room. Homecoming 1. 2. 3. 4; Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4; FBLA 3. 4; Junior Show; Senior Play; JR.SR Semi Formal 4; Sr. Prom; Jr. Prom; Class Night. Mark Robert Butcher “White Shoes” If you realize that you aren't as wise today as you thoughtyou were yesterday your wiser to- day. Anonymous Ridgefield Girls . . . Summer 76 . . . Yellow MGB . . . Colorado . . . Skiing . . . Devil Woman . . . Algebra Class. Football 1: Baseball 1. 4; Tennis 2; Soccer 4; Hockey 4; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Class Night. Mark Cahill “Crow” Happy the man whose conscience does not condemn what he has chosen to do! Romans 14:22 Always running . . . One of J.D.’s boys . . . Shell man . . . Gas jockey . . . “Fellas” . . . Nice personality . . . Crow seen with the runners . . . “But I called this practice.” Cross-Country 2, 3. 4; Indoor track 1. 2, 4; Outdoor track 1. 2, 3. 4; Junior show; Year- book; Sr. Play. 18 Robert Campbell Bob” Life is a struggle, no doubt about it. But with dreams turning to realities, I have only one place to go. Quiet . . . Seen walking . . . Smart . . . Nice person . . . Expressive eyes. Peter Caroccio “Pete Men have been taught that it is a virtue to agree with others and to stand together. But the cre- ator is the man who disagrees and stands alone. ” Anonymous Bethel Food Gang . . . Stands in Librat? . . . History Scholar. . . Friendly . . . Trivia whiz . . . Volkswagon . . . Conversationalist . . . Mrs. Haley’s Nemesis. Jeffrey Glen Cartin “Jen Don V get lost in your thoughts; there are too many other things to think about. ’’ J.G C. Poindexter . . . A student . . . At a baby cart . Lives at Wendy’s . . . Does Jeff have a car yet? . . - Portfolio — Party at Watson’s ... All that soda at nautilus. . . Jock at heart ... Mr. Show . . . Those long nights in Spain Ccrveza in a pot . . . ‘‘Jeff, you’re like a . . . with legs. . . • He’s blind Jcffy. Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Football Co-Captain; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Jr. Show; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal; Jr. Prom; 19 James Christos Jim Our ambition should be to rule ourselves the true kingdom for each one of us. and true progress us to know more, be more, and do more. Anonymous Eagles Cliff . . Seen with underclass girls . One of the Stony Hill Gang . . . Seen with the guys . . Hatcher . . . Small but mighty . . . Sea Gull Inn . . . Races on Saturday. Patricia Anne Clark “Patty” The road of life winds on. and we like travelers go from one turn to another until we come to know the truth, that life is endless...” Martha Smock Hey ya know! . . . Always seen with Pat Note freak . . . What size feet do you have? . . . Always in Guidance . . . Beg your pardon . . . California!. . . Bethel Food Mar- ket .. . Let the good times roll . . . Calm dowm — fun to be with . . . Always having a good time . . . Vampires in Bethel??!!. Future Nurses Club; Teachers Club; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Class Night; Yearbook. Debra Jean Clement Debbie” Don't walk in front of Me — I may not follow. Don 7 walk behind me — I may not lead. Walk beside Me — And just be my friend. ” Anonymous Paul Good typist? . . . Trips to McDon- alds . . Always seen with Cindy and Joan . Good kid . . . Friendly . . . “Let's go wild.” . . Room 100 . . . Pretty . . . Nice smile Wedding Bells . . . “But Mr. Ja- nesky ...”.. Mighty Mopar . . . FBLA convention — the truth? . . . Are you eating Lunch today? . Rogers Park . . . Loves weekends . . There’s . . . days till wc graduate?” . . . Sherwood . . . Home Ec . Drive-In movies. . . Ratsiclcs . . . Book- ker . . . Bike rides with Cindy. Fashion Show 1. 2. 3. 4; FBLA 4; OJT 4; Sr. Prom; Class Night; 20 Sandy Cody Sandy “Success equals peace of mind which comes from the self-satisfaction of knowing you have done your best Anonymous Maintain . . . The James Gang . . . The Gap . . . Dialtone . . . Initial probe . . Early dis- missal to J.B.'s house with R.G.. Secor and those J.S. parties . . . Blockhead . . . Love graphs . . . Drive-In . . . Mysticism. Football 1. 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Baseball 1, 2; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; AFS 3. Tracee Janeen Collins Raisin ‘7 play it cool. And dig all jive — that's the reason I stay alive. My motto. As I live and learn Is Dig and be dug. In return. Langston Hughes Days in Ohio . . . Las Vegas Trip . . . Nice dresser . . . Always smiling . . . Secor . . . Hilltop diner . . . Can I have a ride home? . . . Out of Gas!!... At 2:00 . . . Grave yard . . . Lost again . . . Dudes . . . Ohh . . . Look at that figure. Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4; AFS 3, 4; Homecoming 4; Jr. Show; Macrame Club; Jr. Prom; Work Days; Sr. Play. Joyce Ann Conklin Joyce “A sea conch tossed upon the sand, by a careless wave. My Brittle shell is shattered yet remains whole. Dare to lift me. mend me. softly, surley. gently, and I will be the wonderment in your collec- tion. ” Anonymous Barry . . . Oh! those shoes! . . . Nice smile . . . Loves the guys! . . . Don’t make fun of me!! . . . Funny moods . . . Nice black hair!! Short! . . . Loud mouth . . . Loves blue! . . . What a laugh! Class Night; Sr. Prom; Jr.-Sr. Semi-Formal. ' 4 f 21 Janet Elizabeth Cook J.B.J. Borne on Wings of steel I have so much to feet And I won 7 come down no more. K. Livgren-Kansas Ron. Seen with Lisa. Gail and Mary . . . Egg- head no. 3 . . . Make tracks to Subway . . . Hope well woods . . . Always horseing around . . . Those night parties at Cook’s house . . . Party all the time . . . Over the hill gang . . . What’s J.B.J.? . Track; Sr. Prom. Sandra Dee Cornell Sandy When I die I'll got to heaven. Cause I've spent my time in hell. Anonymous John . . . Wedding Bells?? . . . McDonalds ex . Seen with Lisa and Joan . . . Ravioli’s at Midnight . . Those dents were in the car when I got it” . . . It’s not me it’s the car . . . really.” . . . Trips to Fort Devens . . . Sorry, I’m late ... I was side tracked. B.Y.O.S. Class Night 4; FBLA 4; Sr. Prom. Ernest Nicholas Corrao Jr. “Ernie” Friendship is a two-way street. you can speak but you must also Listen. ” E.C. Stoney Hill Gang . . . Whats Algebra??” . . . Library Benches . . . What home work, Mr. Fasanella?” . . . Going out with Terri again?” . . . Hey, Big Foot! . . . Who’s got the papers?” . . . Seen with Melinda . Drives Opel . . . Get a Job!!. Class Night; Graduation; Sr. Prom. 22 Barbara Dawn Corson Dawn The whole life of a man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it, therefore, while it lasts, and not spend it to no purpose. ” Anonymous That Florida girl . . . Beautiful eyes and hair . . . “You’re moving AGAIN!” . . .You have to give that speech . . . Hartford?!... “I just was gonna call you!!” . . Jr. Show . . . Guys . . . Maple Ave. raid . . . Crazy . . . Good times . . . Trouble maker? . . . Zcppo . . . Great driver?! . . . Good friend . . Blue Jay girl . . . Lollipop lover . . . That red hair! . . . Party shoes . . . Bus 11 — Ralph . . . Hey Ferd!” . . . Shopping sprees The famous chase!!. . . Booser . . . Love that accent! . . . Worst blusher . . . McDonalds parking lot . . . Another wreck. Jr. Show; Future Nurses Club 3, 4; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 4; Class Night; Homecoming 4. Karen Anne Courtway Casey In every winter's heart there is a quivering spring. and behind the veil of each night there is a smil- ing dawn. ” Kahlil Gibran Hey muscles . . . Math Whiz! . . . Always smiling . . . “Oh pooh!!” . . . Dee’s older sis- ter . . . There’s a pink elephant!?!? Mar- gie's courtcrccp . . . “Hey Marge, tell Jeff to call me” . . . Sports freak . . . Mmm Banana mmmm . . . Quiet??? . . . Road rally freak — Wheee!!! . . . Killer. Field Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3,4; Jr. Show; National Honor Society 3, 4; Sr. Prom 4; Class Night; Homecoming 4; Work day 4; Sr. Play. Anita Jeane Crowell Croweler Touch your friends, your lover, a stranger, then they are a stranger no more. Listen to their words, their breathing, their heartbeat. When you have experienced these things you will know your heart. . . follow iL ” Walter Rinder The boy in Troy . . . Has a thing for yellow Dusters . . . “Can I tell ya something?” . . . Toni’s other half . . . Pizza with Alan . . . “I will not take the Bus!” . . Brings in the New Year with a BANG . . April tans . . . Nyitray’s nut. . . New diet? . . . Last of the “camp recruits ... A FINAST girl ... A talker . . . Oldakowski fan Sex- y . . . Hazard on skis... “I got up late again . . . Terry. H R. Representative 3; Newspaper 3; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Sr. Prom; Class Night. 23 Charles Cundari “Chuck” And if your head explodes with dark forbodings too. I'll see you on the dark side of the moon! Pink Floyd Erin . . . Still got my guitar . . . Hey dobs!! . . . “No ya didn’t! . . . Sophomore biology . . . “Go wild . . . “Hey Mike, what do ya got?? . . . “Huh? . . . Mrs. Pardalis' buddy . Seen with Peck . . . Ears . . . Whit! Bus Co. . . . Whole-shot . . . “Wow, those walls are hard!! . . . Knuckles . . . 2nd floor lav . . . Kools . . . Miller . . . Bethel Food Mart . . . Dugouts. Baseball 1, 2; Jr. Prom 3; Sr. Prom; DE 3. 4; Work experience 4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Class Night. Douglas Daignault “Doug “Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none. ” Anonymous Tall . . Quiet . . . A worker at heart . . . Nice person ... A curious smile. Patricia Daly Pat “Change we must as surely time does, change call the course, held inside, we enter daybreak asking for. asking for the source. Yes Rich . . . One of the over the hill gang . . . Remember Mt. Pond days . . . Trips to New York with Barb . . . “Hey huh!!. . Schaefer, . Rowdy . . . Wortlebury or Hopewell . . . Lives for partying . . . Never serious . . . Gin’s favorite . . . The party at V.F. W. . . . Always there when you need her ... 5 year plan? . . . Definitely wild . . . Coffee at Pat’s house with Tracey, Bimballs. Class Night; Sr. Prom. 24 Gregory Damici Greg” Time waits for no one. Do what can be done. Don 7 waste all the fun. Life is a real-pleasure. So spare every pleasure. ” Anonymous Nice eyes. . . Cute. . . Shy at times . . . Seen driving around . . . Cute personality. Denise Anne DeLeo “Denise’ It's better to take a chance in life to win a victory or suffer a defeat. Even though scarred by failure. . . than it is to live in the shadow of life as some do. never knowing victory or defeat because they have not the courage to try either. Anonymous Crutch Brigade . . . Those S. C. campouts with S. S. . . . Half of Rufus and Jezebelle . . . Melon-Head Country!!. . . Nawfulawful- neffeleffiger! . . . Skin-dip-firc . . . Wildcat yell. . . What happened Pete??? . . . Let’s au- dition the band!. . . Dialtone . . . Orangebird . . . Cappin Crunch . . . Modulating without the mike!!. . . Newtown Falls . . . J. S. parties . . SECOR . . SHOOT THE CAN! . . Drive-In . . . Unforgettable train ride with J.M., D.O., R.G.,!!!! Homecoming 1. 2, 3, 4; Field Hockey I, 2, 4: Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Troupe 1. 2. 3; Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; AFS 2, 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 2, 3, 4; Class President 2, 3, 4; DECA 3, 4. Jr. Prom; Girl’s State; Sr. Work- day, Sr. Prom; Class Night 3, 4. James Derbyshire Derb A new day. a new way, new eyes to see the dawn. you go your way. and I'll go mine, and we'll carry on. Stephen Stills Member of Friendly’s gang . . . Alway’s ready to party . . . Seen with John . . . Loves music . . . Camp . . . Heineken man. Key Club 1; Work Study 4; Class Night. 25 Daniel Deschnow “Dan Well, it's time I moved off. but it's been great just listening to you. and I might even see you next time I'm passing through. Bemie Taupin Elton John Always looks red? . . . Blushing Camp of BHS . . . Never laughs but has a smile a mile wide . . One of the Pell Mell gang . . . Give us a yell Dan . . Those basketball games . . . How's Tammy? . . . Quiet, until you get to know him!. . . Often seen with Raju . . Ho- Jo Dan . . Cameraman! . . . Naah, you're nuts . . . Dances! . . . That green Kawasaki 500! . . . Wow! Football 3; Tennis 3. 4; Sr. Play; Yearbook, Ring Dinner, Sr. Prom; Class Night Alice Jane Diaz “Alice Many people wonder throughout life worrying of little around them, but when the moment arrives the person falls in love. Things become realistic again and people become people. RH Night at Dialtonc . . . What ID??? . . . Bonanza . . . But the battery died at Taliachie . . Middle School R.I. with Liz . . . Jr. Prom in jail . . . One red rose. Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Work Day; Class Night. Connie Ruth Didato “KM Silent sunlight, welcome in. There is work I must now begin. All my dreams have blown away, and the chil- dren wail today. They will soon remember things to do when the heart is young and the sky is blue. Cat Stevens Jay . . . Seen with KM Family . . . Lover of Italian food . . . Loves to party . . . Caps . . . Green Room . . . Toad . . . Short . . . Miller girl . Marlboro Country . . . Green Mustang . . . Nightly trips to Dairy Town. Class Night; Sr. Prom. 26 Domcnick E. DiRico Dom Reach for the heavens and hope for the future and all that we can be, nor what we are.” John Denver Campout with Dursey . . . Powered by Nauti- lus .. . Whaler man . . . Hey Mex . . . Foot- ball ... See you at Secor . . . Card party at Watsons . . . Baseball 3-Whoops! . . One of those track lettermen Throw that shot . . . Soggy rides to Torrington. Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2; Track 3, 4; Jr. Show; Semi-Formal; Sr. Play; Class Night; Sr. Prom. Thomas Anthony Dixon Jr. “Doc” “Give me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can change and the wisdom to know the difference. Anonymous Good bargains at the wholesale market Doc, did you clean out your locker!. .Thun- derfoot . . . Quasimodo ... Joe Kicker . . . Kojak . . . Fredy, no that’s Fredley . Pearl Harbor battle with Mr. Pellegrino . . . In Mr. Deblois Fan Club ... 7th period College Chem class ... Did you hear the one . . . “Love your shirt Mr. J” . . . Pun teller . . . Throgs Head and Tis bottle joke . . . Fotomat Booth . . . Apprentice to Mr. Murk- land. Chess Club; Football 4; Baseball 4; Jr. Show; Key Club 2; Newspaper Club; Sr. Play; Year- book. Gerri Druker “Gerri’’ If you need to talk, I will listen. If you need to listen, I will talk. If you need the strength of human touch, I will touch you. If you are lonely and need me. I will always be there. ” Anonymous Wayne . . . Wayne . . . “Does anybody got the homework?” . . . DeBlois Fan Club . . . Ponderosa girl . . . “Let’s go to break- fast . . . Friendly . . . AFS’rs . Quota- tions at the dam . . . I’m on a strict diet” . . . Always late ... “I can help”. Homecoming 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 3, 4; Sr. Prom 4; AFS Club 4; Class Night 4; Sr. Play; Fashion Show 4. 27 Deborah K. Dye Debbie' “ only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. Mankind will surely not deny to Harold Skimpole what it concedes to the butterflies. Charles Dickens Southern belle . . . Tex-Okie . . . Life on a farm!? “What accent? Always in Home-Ec . . . Seen with Kathy, Cindy and Michele . . . Loves poetry, music and art . . . James!! . . . Julie, help!! Fashion Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Homecoming 4; Sr. Prom; Sr. Work Day. Lisa Marie Edelmann Lisa” Do not look down on me because of my beliefs, and do not look down on me because of my actions. For I made myself from parts of everyone I met. And somewhere in me is a part of you . Jeff Reichard Kevin . . TR-7 . . . Weekends at Mis- quamicul . . . B.Y.O.S. . . . High School’s prettiest secretary . . . Fore n Aft. . . Friend- ly to everyone . . Seen with Sandy and Joan . . . Sapphire ... I can’t — I just did my nails . I’m going out to lunch with Kevin . . . Early graduation. Jr.-Sr. Semi-Formal; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; FBLA; Class Night. Pamela Joyce Emmans Pam 7 do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you. and I am I. and if by chance we find each other it's beautiful. Frederick J. Peris MIKE! Seen with Maureen and Debbie . . . Party, party . . . D.E. store . . . 4-H Spaghetti mess . . . Hey Cooke! ... Oh those New Fairfield Surprise Parties . . . Gin- ger .. . Always in New Fairfield . . . VER- MONT! . Horseback riding ... I was only kidding! . . . Tennis 1; Ring Dinner 2; Volleyball 3; Jr-Sr. Semi-Formal; 3,4; Fashion show 4; Senior Play 4; DE Store Manager 4; Class Night 4; Senior Prom 4; Graduation. 28 Karen Karen Karlcnc Epple And the song that I am singing is a prayer to non-believers. Come and stand beside us: we can find a better way. John Denver Sharp dresser . . . Classy talker . . . Cute rah- rah . . . Peppy . . . Future “Super nurse” . . . Librarian . . . Yale . . . Smile!!!... Al- ways a kind word . . . Thinks she’s fat. . . Go mooses! . . . Love that F.A.A.L. . . . Hello? . . . Harold? J.V. Chccrlcading 1, 2; J.V. Captain 2; Varsity chcerlcading 3. 4; Chorus 1, 3. 4; Madrigals 1; Fashion show 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Homecoming 3, 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Laurel Girls State 3; National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Semi-Formal 3, 4; Graduation mar- shal 3; Sr. Prom; Student Council 4. Ruthann Esselman Ruth “For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision but today well lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Anonymous Sweet and intelligent . . . Quiet until you get to know her . . . Fun to be with . . . Oh, wow Parties! . . . Beer in your trunk? . . . Great story teller . . . Adventurous . . . Tennis in the cold? . . . What’s the bumper sticker say? . . . Hey. my car started today. FBLA 2; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Junior Show; Senior Play; Workday; Yearbook; Class Night; Jr. Achievement 2, 3. Richard M. Faillace Jr. Fallachi We know what we are. but know not what we may be. ” William Shakespeare One of the Clids from Essex . . . Guipo . . . Crazy Banana . . . Tennis Menace . . . 2 of the D.B funny scale . . . Mighty Mustang . . . Red haired wonder . . . A Ramada regular . . . “Thanks, but no thanks . . . Ranger hockey . . . Yankee baseball . . . Seen on National Tela-vision . Hay Wally!” . . . Mo motor . . . S.A.T. Road Ral- lies . . . Monty Python fan . . . Squantz River . . . Go spasmo!” . . . Hey Richie, what’s that fuzz on your chin? . . . Seen with John, Randy. Gary. Bill, and Ron. Jr. Prom 3; Jr. Show; Tennis 1. 2. 3; National Honor Society 3. 4. 29 Stacey Faust Stacey “Your goal in life should be that at the end of each day you can say 7 have not wasted a day.' Anonymous Football Man . . . Always laughing . . . Nice Eyes ... A real kidder . . . Seen win Dennis . . . cute . . . Seen in Stony Hill. . . Who did it Stace? . . . Deborah Hope Fcrber Ferb Three things are necessary for the salvation of man; to know what he ought to believe: to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do. ” St. Thomas Aquinas “Flying Fingers . . . Always seen with Bar- bara and Linda . . . Danbury Hospital Girl . . . Mr. Janesky’s pal . . . Future Secretary . . . Very Thoughtful . . . Good friend . . . Hey Ferb . . . Barb do you have the car? . . . Always on a diet . . . Always seen in guidance . . . Can’t use the car, something wrong with it again! . . . Hard worker . . . Everything is just peachy. Ring Dinner 2; Jr. Show 3; Future Teachers Club 3; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 3, 4; Senior Prom 4; Senior Play 4; FBLA 4; OJT 4. Susanne Marie Fifield “Sue The road goes on and on. Down from the door. Where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow. If I can. pursuing it with weary feet until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whether then? I cannot say. ” J. Tolkien New face in Bethel . . . Who is it today Sue? . . . Look for the nasal!!! . . . Nice dresser . . Bionic Arm . . . Always laughing . . . Who’s buying breakfast? . . . Wooz . . . Fun to be with . . . Party on Saturday . . . Lunch- room antics . . . CYO dance with B.J. . . . Who did it Shiela or Liz or Sue . . . New Year’s Fling . . . Newtown Falls party. Chorus 1; Girl’s Athletic association 1, 2; Thes- pians 1. 2; Pep club 1, 2: Cheerleading; Spanish Club 1. 2; Softball 2, 3; Volleyball 4; Gymnas- tics 1; Track 4; Senior Play; Jr. Sr. Semi-For- mal; Prom. 30 Denis Finn Finnster' : It's not that I'm afraid to die. I just don V want to be there when it happens.' Woodv Allen Tom, you got 15? I can borrow? . . . Alias . . . Likes sports . . . Fulltime Spanish student . . . Brrr it’s cold . . . Good aim with rubber stoppers. Class Night; Graduation Mary C. Francisco Mair Well I hit the rowdy road, and many kinds I met there, many stories told me of the way to get there so on and on I go. second tick to time out. so much left to know and I'm on the road to find out Cat Stevens Quiet till you know her, then Watch out! . . . Always ready to party . . . Seen with Gail. Lisa and Janet . . . What’s circus fruit? . . . One of the watermelon gang . . . Go wild . . . Member of the over the hill gang ... Oh Miss . . . Loves concerts (Remember Fleet- wood Mac?) . . . Member of the soup group . . . Main St. USA . . . Bikes” . . . Week- ends . . . Those Tuesday nights . . Party People! Class Night; Sr. Prom Toni C. Friedman Toni or Tones” Mirror in the sky — what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changing ocean tide? Can I handle the seasons of my life? Well I've been afraid of changing because I've built my life around you. But time makes you bolder, even children get older, and I'm getting older too. Fleetwood Mac Summertime . . . Bobby . Malibu beach baby . . . Crash!. . . Really!. . . Math whiz? . . . Grapefruit . . . Her own personal ski in- structor . . . Those ankles . . . Cape Cod kid . . . Nyitray’s nasties . . . Nita’s other half . . . “Party” . . . Twin sisters . . . Think snow . . . Barefoot . . . Former rah . Sherwood in April . . . Health food freak . . . The nose knows! . . . Bubble gum California girl. Homecoming 1, 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Queen 2; Student Council 1. 2, 3. 4; Class vice president 1, 2; Checrlcading 2; Junior show; Jr. Sr. Semi- formal 3, 4; Junior Prom; Newspaper 3; Class night 4; Fashion Show 4; Sr. Prom 4. 31 Robin Fritzler Fritz Riding along with a friend of mine, got enough space. got enough time, pieces of fruit and glasses of wine. and love comes in the summertime. ” Carole King Mitch . Lotsa hair . . Bethel’s gain . . . Nails . . Skis to school . . . Blue nun . . Early dismissals . . . Bathroom at Jenings . . Seen with Anita and Toni Friedman . . . Weekends . . . Jerry and the bake shop . . . Saved by Mr. D. Super Nice . . . Mitch . The woods . . . The Drive-In . . . Pretty . . . A good friend . . . Loves to party. Kathleen Ann Gaboardi Kathy When I look at a strong Mountain Rising up over the sea. I think of my life and the way I want it to be. And I find myself dreaming Unknown Gabe’s best friend . . . Party’s at her house . . . Bethel Food (ha-ha) . . . Nice dresser . Cute . . B.M. . . . Easy to get along with . . Zadocks . . . Green supersport . . . I hate my hair! . . . Always smiling . . . Don’t light it here!... A real true-to-life Scorpio. Lewis Gamarra Youth is the time to go flashing from one end of the world to the other both in mind and body; to try the manners of different nations; to hear the chimes at midnight. ” R.L. Stevenson Soccer Captain 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3; Rock Ensemble 2; Key Club 3; High School Band 1, 32 David Gesualdi ‘Gizz” Love is everywhere, I see it You are all that you can be, go on and be it Life is perfect, I believe it Come and play the game with me. ” John Denver Gizz . . . Loves those drums . . . Bethel good man . . . Seen with Chuck . . . Seen in art room . . . Fantastic imagination . . . Gizz let’s jam ... ’67 Dart . . . Good with those paint brushes . . . Gizz paint me a picture! . . . Hendrix fan . . . Personality . . . Likely to succeed. Tennis team; Art Show 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming; Class Night; Senior Prom. Tracey Ellyn Gradia “Trace” ‘7 think I'm gonna Love it I think I'm gonna love it Because I know someday someone else will see it my way And then I'll know I was not wrong. ” Todd Rundgren David Bowie concert . . . “Are we lost?!’’ . . . Where’s Wade? . . . “I wanna go home?’’ . . . Sweet kid . . . Shy to strangers . . . Good friend . . . Hangs around with Dee, Margie, and Peggy . . . One of the gang (a shadow) . . . Rapidly getting hooked on chocolate milk . . . Rundgren fanatic!! . . . Alice Cooper — great . . Brushing teeth in play; Junior show; Senior Prom; Homecoming 4, Class Night. Lisa Marie Grennie “Lisa” Suddenly it's hard to find the memories you left behind, The good limes and the bad, you 've seen all the others in between. Will you remember the times of your life. ” Paul Anka Nice dresser . . . Always laughing . . . Dial- tone . . . Tacos . . . “I’ll call ya Mar . Col. Chem whiz . . . Seen with Kathy, Mark and Jerry . . . This long sure is road . Trick or treat ’75 with KM K . . . But the battery died in Tallahachic” . . . Loves music. Student council 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec’ty 3; V.P. 4; AFS 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres 3; V.P. 4; Jr. show; Jr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Senior Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4. 33 Cheryl Ann Griswold Cheryl” A smite is so nice to see. in a world where there are so many sad faces. So I shall keep a smile on my face, hoping my enthusiasm will brighten someone else's day. ” C.A.G. Usually seen interrogating teachers . . . Good photographer . . Sir smiles have you seen the warden today? . . . Cute smile ... Al- ways in a good mood . . . Considerate to others . . Always ready to help out. . . Has dreams of Navy . . . Good driver? . . . Indus- trial arts. Fun to be with . . . Heart of gold . . . How do you spell . . . Loves to sew A.V.; Teacher’s aide 2; A.F.S. 3, 4; Jr. Show; Key club; 4; Sr. Play Fashion show; 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Night; Yearbook Photographer. Mary Ellen Grosshart Mary Ellen “This school, through my unleashed emotions imprinted itself upon me and I will carry the stamp of its passing moment foreverM E. Grosshart Wish I were in Ohio . . . D.W.!. . . Where’s the nasal? . . . Always seen with Sue . . . Did you find the party Mark? . . . Matching ear- rings . . . Sorry Dorn ... Its not that bad! . . . Love those mail-boxes. . . Chcck-em out. Field Hockey 1, 3; Volleyball 4; Tennis 3, 4; Junior show; Jr. Sr. Semi formal 3, 4; Troupe 2, 3, 4; Senior play; Key Club; Homecoming 4; Senior Prom. Roxanne Gunzy Roxy “The important thing is this; To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. ” Unknown Dialtonc . . . Secor’s moon . . . One of Rob- bies babies . . Fun to be with . . . Mail box capers. . Train rides to the Garden . . . Un- forgetable concerts . . Capes and wands Olivia Danbury Fair at 12 a.m. . . Early dismissal to J.B.’s house . . .: Let’s audition a band . . . Squantz . . . Newtown falls . . Mr. J. I’ve been good . . . Sunday bikers never arrived? . . . Kawola Babe. Volleyball 1; Softball 1. 2. 3, 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 1, 2, 3. 4; Homecoming 2, 3; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal Junior Show; Senior Show; Class- night; Workday. 34 Christopher Guthrie “Chris A willingness to try. and to dare and to change, to hope the uncertain and to risk the unknown. RFK Fine and dandy; HoJo . . . Second Period chem . . . Party . . . Aerosmith . G-5 chevy . . . Get out and push . . . Buick Workday; Senior Play; Class Night; Gradua- tion Grace Hafner “Grace We long for purple distances seen only from afar. We think we want the nearness Of a million-pointed star. And reason is unreason While we are what we are. Kathleen Millay Seldom Serious . . That’s why you got that C+ . . . Hopeless case . . Trig with Mr. Proli. . . Silly . . . Always eating . . Really great to be with . . . Big flirt. . . Hearty laugh . . . Midnight jaunts . . seen with Janet . . . Toyota . . . Pretty hair . . . Elton Grace. Field Hockey 1. 2; AFS 3; Junior show; Na- tional Honor Society; Homecoming 3,4; Senior workday; key club 4; Senior Play Jr. Sr. Semi- Formal Robert Haig Bob We are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow. Job VIII Seen with Wayne, Tom and Howie Lights” . . . Bradlees . . First Period Chemistry . . . Quick duck . . . Wayne calm down! Football 2; Work Experience 4; Senior Prom; Class Night; Graduation. 35 Dana Warren Hale “Dana Life spent returns not back again. ” Sadi Quiet until you know him . . . Well-mannered . . . Dependable . . . Always willing to help . . . Usually found in the kitchen . . . “Hey Dana. What’s for lunch?” Library Aide 1. 2; Kitchen Assistant 2, 3,4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play. Ingrid Hanlon “Ingrid ‘7 stood among them. But not of them; In a shroud of thoughts Which were not their thoughts. ” Byron Ham” . . . Quiet till you know her . . . Wicked laugh ... A valuable friend . . . Very encouraging, Frankly. . . Stylish,. . . Sarcas- tic ... A whiz in every subject . . . “How should I know” . . . Pushing Greig’s car. A.V. 3; National Honor Society, Junior Show; Junior Marshal; Class Night; Graduation. Cheryl Hanzelko “Cheryl Reach for the heavens, And hope for the future And for what we could be Not what we are. ” John Denver Tic Tac ward . . . Always there to talk to . . .Gold Toyota. . . Always seen with Cathy D . . . Rowdy out of school. . . Good Friend . . . The Sirloin Pit . . . Would you believe “And the whole bit” . . . Oh no” . . . Fuzzies . . . “Remember L.D.’s party?”. 36 Classnight 4; Senior Prom 4; Homecoming 4; Senior Play 4. i Amy Haraske “Amy” How does it feel to be one of the beautiful people — Now that you know who you are. What do you want to be? John Lennon New face in Bethel . . . Quiet until you get to know her . . . Good friend . . . Loves walking in the rain ... Ski trips to Maine . . . Laugh- ing .. . “P.P. at MCD’S . . . Stargazing by the tennis courts and Valley Forge with Jim . . . Just You and Me by Chicago . . . Jim's S.M. . . . “Aardvark” . . . Methacton, Where’s that? . . . Maroon mustang . . . Fu- ture includes art and Jim. Class Play 3, 4; Prom 3, 4; Cross country 3; Track 2. 3: Ski Club 1. 2. 4. Fred Hawley “Fred “More will be accomplished and better, and with more ease. If every man does what he is best fitted to do. and nothing else. ” Unknown Oh Mr. Smith . . . Seen with Jack ... A cer- tain Underclass girl . . . Nice person . . . Hard worker . . . Shy . . . Seen with the gang. Robert Hccring “Rob “One thing is forever good, that one thing is success. ” Emerson Seen with Tom, Chris etc . . . Big blue pickup truck . . . Haaay! . . . Bethel Food? Where’s your mustang? . . . Future Lawman . . . Wanna buy some firewood? Track 1; Football 2; Ring dinner 2; Work Ex- perience 4. 37 Diane Joan Heller “Di Wisdom can not be found in books or travel, in learning or philosophy. it is acquired by practice only. Unknown Blue eyes . . . That laugh . . . Di . . . Dave . . . Innocent . . . Always smiling . . . Great sense of humor . . . Rowdy ... Jr. Shows . . . certs girl . . . Nice Dresser . . . Crazy. Field Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Homecoming 3. 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Fashion show 4; Chorus 2; Work Day 4; Tag sales 2; Bake sales 2; Ring Dinner; Class night; Year- book. John Bennett Hennessey “John” 7 have no preconceived ideas of how things have to be. I'll just take life as it comes and hope that it takes me. Dave Mason Trip to Boston . . . Sycamore . . . The Cache . . . Mr. and Mrs. Q . . . Squantz Pond . . . Life is a monestrone . . . Worst driver . . . KANSAS . . . Lincmatc of Lcngel on Hockey . . Holiday Inn . . . Yankee Fan . . . The “Yes” concert. Freshman basketball; J.V. Baseball 1, 2; Varsi- ty baseball 3, Varsity Hockey 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Honor Society. Kevin Henry “Kevin” When wine, women, and song become too much for you — stop singing Anonymous Halloween with M.L. and K . . . Fun to be with . Parking Lot. . . Diploma? . . . Seen with Mark, Charlie, and Jim . . . Snowballs . Let s go for a ride . . . GRAVEYARDS . . Waitress in N.Y. . . . Bacon Eggs . . . Gotta cigarette?. Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3; Ring Dinner 2; Senior Prom; Class Night; Sen- ior Play. 38 Tina Marie Hesse Tina” Lost in their eyes as you hurry by. Counting the broken ties. they decide love comes to you and then after. Dream on to the near of the sunrise . By Anderson Squire Bruford Mike . . . Rowdy . . Talkative . . Fun to be with . . . One of the gold dust twins . . . Rides in the country . . Bones? . . Saratoga . . . Remember 4th of July 76? . . . Always seen with Kathy . . . Very cute . . . Beautiful eyes . . . Maximus . . Tacos . . . Blue Mustang . . . Bufly’s aunt . . . Marshmallows. D.E. 3, 4; D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Cheer- leading I; A.F.S. 3, 4; Fashion show 2. Craig Lewis Holleran “Craig” I am looking for someone today. Someone I can get to see my way. When I find that light. I'll lay down the law. When I know I'm right. I won't let go. Unknown Rachel. . . . Temper, Temper! . . . How’s your knuckles? . . . Smithy's class Party, Party . . . The green room . . . Yellow cutlass . . . Always with Jay, John, and Chuck . . . One of Friendley’s gang . Woodshop . . . “Miller Man . . . GO WILD . . . One of the grubs . . . Cap’s!. Freshman football; Ring dinner; Junior-Senior Semi-Formal 3, 4; Senior Prom 3, 4; Jr. Prom 3; Class Night 3, 4. Gennaro Michael Izzo “Jerry My mind let go a thousand things Unknown Olson night. . . Dialtone . . Love Thoses” . . . Nostalga Trivia Freak . . . Disco Kid . . . New Haven . . . “Lisa Will You Hurry Up!” . . . Do you own a blue dart? . . . Cracks me up . . . This is the pits” . . . “Knows how to back up well?” . . . Loves Bette Davis Movies” ... Ed Junior show . . . Secor . . . Loves MGB’s . . . Very Gullible . . . Loves to dance . . . What hap- pened in Boston? . . . What’s her name? . . . “That makes no sense”. Class President 1; Student council 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show 3; Drama President 4; D.E. President 4; D.E.C.A. 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Prom 4; Semi formal 2, 3. 4. 39 Sharon Kane “Sharon “Today is the tomorrow we thought of yesterday. Unknown Quiet . . . Sweet personality ... A working girl. . . Intelligent... A recent immigrant to Bethel High ... Vic ... A good friend . . . Serious. Thomas Edward Keane “Tom” “Dreams are my only boundaries Anonymous Ford truck . . . Seen with Wayne, Bob, and Howie . . . “Keane Corp . . . Seen with class of “76” . . . South Street B.P. . . . Laughing at Jones . . . “Alright Wayne”. A.V. club; Ring dinner; Junior show; Work Study; Class night. Jane Ellen Kenny “Jane” “Nothing should be more highly priced than the value of each day Goethe Good friends; . . . Crazy . . . Good times . Burger King . . . Guys! Guys!. . . Jane’s famous fan club . . . Maple Ave. Regular . . . Trips to McDonald’s . . . Always in Miss Brown’s room . . . Loves to sew . . . Loves to party . . . Those real long talks . . . Beach boys. . . Tennis. . . What car? . . . Really??? 40 Robert Paul Keough Bubba i Sound health is the greatest of gifts; ' riches; contentedness; the greatest of trust, the greatest of qualities. Buddha Mr. DeSantis’ right hand man . Always seen with Mr. Swanson . . . Milk shake king . . . Always happy . . . Everybody’s friend . . . “No work today” . . . Bethel Foods . . . Phys. Ed. roll calls . . . Neat One’s favor- ite. Assistant Athletic director (honorary); Graph- ic arts 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Varsity football coach (honorary) Edward Kessler “Ed “ Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Anonymous Kess. seen with John . . . Chemistry 5 . . . Fun to be with . . . Does crazy antics . . . Are you Ed or your brother? . . . Lives for the weekends. John Rebel Kidd “Rebel All my life people have been telling me I couldn 7 make it. Look at me now. ” Ice Hockey Freak . . . Hondas . Mopar- man . . . Blue dart . . . How’s your car? . . . Will this dent start? . . . Where’s soup- man? . . . Seen around Toby’s house. . Let’s go to McDonald’s . . . Newtown Gulf . . . Wanna Run it? . . . Puppy-puppy. Freshman Football; Tennis 1; Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4. 41 Caryl L. Kirschbaum “Caryl” And I live my life in celebration that I've got a life to live. ” How do you spell that? . . . “Test me! . . Those cast parties . . . Greenwhich girl . . What’s happening on Somerset? . . . Humorlessly serious . . . Trip to Spain . . . Mercedes Benz . . Midnight Jaunts . . . Seen with Grace, Ingrid. Grcig and Sarah. Homecoming 1, 2; AFS 2; Girls Chorus 1, 2,4; Mixed chorus 3; Troupe 2, 3, 4; Junior show 3; Ring dinner 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3. Michael Anthony Koproski “Mike” You cry over losing what you really had. Just remember the good times alongside the bad. Remember that real love never disappears. If it has lasted a moment, it will last for years ... so.. . Anonymous Lori . . . Seen with Thurston and Tony . . . That orange Datson! . . . Those scats!! . Brownie . . . Middle School . . . Maple Ave. regular . . . Good friend . . . What a teaser!. . . Always joking. . . Loves that little one . . . Heaven . . . What do you want to do?? Freshman Football; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Jr. Prom; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Senior Play. Joan Ann Kozak “Joan” I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you. and I am I. If by chance we find each other, it's beautiful. Frederick J. Peris Gordon . . . McDonalds . . . Free hand outs . Nice person . . . Are you going to school today? . . . Queen of being tardy . . . “You wouldn’t believe what happened last night.” . That trip to Florida . . . Seen with Cindy and Debbie . . . The FBLA convention . . . Falling down stairs . . . Early graduation . . . Good driver? . . . Loves to party . . . Loves weekends . . . Class ring in tnc Quarry. 42 Kathleen Ann Kratky “Kath 1 have flouted the wild. I have followed its lure, fearless, familiar, alone: yet. the wild must win. and a day will come when I shall he overthrown. Robert Service Those summers in Canada . . . “Billy called! . . . Official munchkin . . . J. Geils the big blue drink!!. . . Nice dresser . . . Easy to talk to . . . Crazy ... — “Go out for the pass, Kath!!. . . Those squirts . . . Holly’s other half . . . Do I talk too much?” . . . Any- body got the homework? . . . The woods . . . “Gotta go home. Homecoming 1, 2, 3. 4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Student Council 3, 4; AFS 2, 3, 4; Troupe 2. 3. 4; Sr. Play; Class Night. Midori Kuroiwa Midori “Time present and time past Are both perhaps present in lime future And time future contained in time past T. S. Eliot Never without a dictionary ... I beg your pardon? . . . How shall 1 say ? . . . Loves those letters . . . Nice hair . . . “I’m sorry, I don’t understand . . . Cute. . Very friendly . . The Japanese ghost . . American pillow fights ... I can’t find that word in the dic- tionary ... Dr. Doolittle . . . Always sing- ing .. . Loves poetry. AFS club; Class Night 4; Senior Play; Home- coming 4. James LaFlam Bones The law was never passed. but somehow all men feel they're truly free at last. Have we Really gone this far through space And lime, or is this a vision in my mind? Stevie Wonder Karen!. . . What do you wanna do?... Is the bomb still running? . . . This long sure is road . . . Winter parties in T’s Room . . . The mud at Harco . . . Where’s the party? . . . Nice hair. Junior show; Homecoming 3; Junior prom; Senior prom; Class night; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal. 43 Tammy Lynn Lafferty Tarn ’ To be exciting, young, and free would basically be happiness to me But my adolescent years are gone. Now I must face reality By Tammy Lafferty Red hair Seen with Janey and Linda Happiness hangovers . . . Camping trips . . Good friend . . . Always smiling . . . Kiss me you fool!!. . . Tic-Ta’c wars . . . Sgt. LafT . . . One of the Yellow brick road gang Dorothy . . . Always in trouble . . . Bookkeeping fan . . . Hill top ceiling. Ring dinner; Jr-Sr Semi-Formal 4; Junior show; Junior Prom; Homecoming 4; DECA 4; Senior Play; Senior Prom; Class Night. Carol Ann Laing “Carol” Greet each day with a smile, and you start out on the right foot. Anonymous Haello!. Dana’s other half. . . Mich-i-gan- der . . . “No that’s not minor!” . . . Queen Freak! . . Oh Chore! . . . What a ying vang A tha tha tha . . . I can’t wait!! . . . Autographs . . Laughs ... D.E. Class . . Expressions . . . Talented tongue ... Do you see what I see?!! Deca; Madrigals; Sr. Prom; National Honor Society; Chorus. Vincent Laramie “Vinnie” Mankind today faces the gravest crisis since Noah and the food — But we have no Ark. Lord Bertrand Russell Mr. Kost’s ex Buddy . . . Predecessor of the Zelinski gang . . Car runs on fumes . . . Vol- vo .. . Race down 184 ... 8 mm Vinnee Smub . . Ed's cigar box. Ring Dinner; D.E. 1; D.E. 2; Senior Play; Class Night; Work Study. 44 Walter Jay Lasley Zekc i The Curse increased. We fight the power and live by it by day. Yes “Hey U! Wait up! . . . Go without me, see if I care! . . . Yes Freak . . . Mr. DeMille’s disciple . . . Bill’s brother . . . I'd love to blow out his keyboards right in his solo. . . . Monster Man . . . Tony’s buddy . . . Band room bandit . . . Great trombonist . . . Marathon tennis ... A thwarted bass player. . . Hey Wally! . . . Remember Colt Park . . . Hey Man. got some video?” Band 1. 2, 3, 4; X Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor track 1, 2, 3; Jr. Show Director; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play Director. Brenda Lynne Leach Brenda If you practice an art. Be proud of it and make it proud of you It may break your heart. But it will fill your heart before it breaks it; It will make you a person in your own right. ” Maxwell Anderson Those big innocent brown eyes . . . Remember C’s locker and those bunnies? . . . Very sweet personality . . . Quiet until . . . Plans to dry up Bethel reservoir . . . Good sense of humor . . . Hey Brenda, how’s . . .?” . . . Jan’s bunny partner . . . Great organist! . . . De- pendable . . . Crazy . . . Cute . . . Fun to tease . . . Easy to talk to. FBLA 1, 2; AFS 2; Girls Ensemble 2; Concert Choir 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 2, 3, 4; FT A 3,4; Key Club 4; Madrigal 4; Yearbook 4; Sr. Prom; Thomas George Lengel Tom Goodbye. Goodbye ... I did you now my friends . . . and tho tis hard to say the world . . . to destroy I bend! Mark Twain Pam . . Whopper . . . Football jock Who’s that girl you’re with?” . . . Intelligent . . . I’ll ruin you!” . . . Green Toyota . Thanks but no thanks.” . . Chucks Steak House . . . One of the famed’ clids from Essex . . . Hockey Player? . . . The cache . . . Scared of a bird! . . . Baby face . . . Remem- ber the Sycamore . . .Yes. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4: Ring Dinner; Junior Show; Junior Prom; National Honor Society 3. 4; Senior Prom; Sr. Play. 45 Pia Lenz Pia Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Bible Mr. Nyitray's favorite student . . . Fun loving . . . Never accused of being quiet or studious . . Friendly . . . Loves horses . . . Looks forward to graduation . . . Loves parties. Ernest Robert Liberatore Jr. “Ernie The mystery of life is ahead. Those who want will obtain. Those who fail did not want. Life is a state of mind. Anonymous Football hero . . . Organized . . . Red Mave- rick . . . Eccentric . . . Ernie, why arc your eyes so shiney? . . . Where are those glasses? . . . Always half-asleep . . . Mar- shalls . . . Love those shows . . . Class!!! Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Junior Show; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Semi- formal; Junior Prom; Senior Prom; Gradua- tion. Jane Marie Light “Janey So on and so on I go. the seconds tick the time out. There's so much left to know. and I'm on the road to find out. Cat Stevens Always ready to party ... A wild one . . . Always seen with a smile . . . Peon sisters RAH, RAH . . Funny laugh . . . Quick Look . . . Nice dresser . . . fun to be with . . Burt and Ernie . . . Florida . . . Constantly on the move . . . Never bored . . . FUN!!! Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Night. 46 Timothy Palmer Linstrum “Ernie' « A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins.' Anonymous Ridgefield . . . Summer ’76 . . . “Mark where you goin’ tonight?” . . . Quick get the sling- shot, Mike. Putnam Park . . Val s house . . . Mark give me a ride home!” Baseball 3, 4; Soccer 4; Senior Prom; Home- coming Dance. Holly Ann Longo “Hoi” ‘7 is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion, it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he, who in the midst of the crowd, keeps the independence of solitude. ” Emerson On the rocks with D.H. and D.B.. . . Drive-in . . . Oh John! . . . Speaker . . . Potatoes . . . Condo Beach . . . Sharon’s Coach . . . One of the 3 B’s . Beer and Pizza . . I’m scared” . . . Ter’s little sister . . Won’t stop singing . . . New Years Eve ’75 . . . “The races again? . . . Witness to Burke marries Burke in 10 below . . Bathroom at Jennings . . . Mr. Roy — I need some advice” . Early dismissals . . . Life in general . . Hic- cups over Joanie’s? . . . Rm. 224. Trackettes 2; Jr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 3, 4; Sr. Prom; Sr. Play; Class Night; Yearbook. Kevin Lorette “Victory — So sweet. So elusive. So tantalizing. Unknown Drive-ins . . . Seen with Jimmy . . . Partying . . . A W. Gas Station. . . Where did you get that Laugh. . .Cars. . . Good football player . . . Friendly. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi- Formal 3, 4; Jr. Prom; Class Night. 47 Grcig Li Lu “Greg “Friends are not what you see on the outside but what you feel in the heart. ” Anonymous Excitable . . Nice dresser ... Nice hair . . . Full blooded Irishman ... Oh she’s green . . One of those energetic schearleaders . . . Dr. J’s good friend . . . at the window at 4 a.m. . . . What a car! . . . Crazy driver . . . Hey Grcig. When was the last time you wore jeans? . . When I’m 64 . . . You look tall today!. Tennis 2; Cheerleading 3, 4; Semi-Formal; Jr. Show; Sr. Play: National Honor Society 3, 4; Sr. Prom; Work Days 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. Mary Elizabeth Lynch “Mary” “Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind. ” Rolling Stones ‘‘Dizzy chick . . . Party, Loves to go wild! . . . Hopewell or Walterbury . . . Remember Mr. Pond days, School? . . . Always late . . . Cowboys . . . Bimballs . . . Sweet ‘n’ in- nocent . . . Mary dependable?. . . Slept threw Hurricane Belle!. . . Good babysitter ... Al- ways at Robins ... A good friend to have . . Good times . . .You live and learn. Work Study 4; Class Night; Scott MacDonald Mac” Life is richest when we realize we are all snowflakes. Each of us absolutely unique. And we are here for a very short time. Anonymous I’m gonna get my license soon . . . Want to buy some speakers? ... No I’m not going to Dial Tone . . . My knee is killing me. . . Music Freak . . . One of the Bethel Food Market Gang . . . “Where are my Sweat bands? . . . “Wanna see me dnnk it?” . . . “Jeff Back’s biggest fan. . . . Move over Chris Squire, Here comes Scott!”. Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 2, 3,4; Junior Show; Junior Prom; Homecoming King ’75; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal; Sr. Prom; Sr. Play. 48 Kamil Madkour Kamil” Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. R.G. Ingersoll Latin Lover . . . Flirt . . . Dialtone . . . White Horse . . . Good driver? . . . Evy . . . Dancer . . . Always laughing . . . Friendly . . . Science whiz? . . . Ever do your homework? . . . Nice dresser . . . Cute. Jr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semiformal; AVA 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming 3, 4; Ping Pong 3. Laura Ann Malichio “Laura” For yesterday is but 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.’’ Anonymous Tommy! . . . Great Person, Good friend . . . Tomm’s other half. . . “Tennis or Golf anyone?”. . . Cuddles and Poopsie . . . The boy next door. . . “When’s the date?”. . .Tic Tac’s . . . Small and cute. Fashion Show 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Homecom- ing 4; Class Night. John Joesph Mancusi “John” I'm easy come, easy go. A little high, little low. anyway the wind blows. doesn V really matter to me. ’’ Queen Mcgee . . . Alpine Slide Vermont . . . Run- ning in the Monte . . . Micheif at five in the morning . . . Heineken . . . Mopar . . . Block Island’s beach . . . Friendship . . . “Where's the Party!? . . . Who’s in the attic?. . . Com- pliment’s of Vito . . . Friendly Partner. Football 1, 2; Junior Senior Semi Formal; Sen- ior Prom 3. 49 Ken Marbeth Ken “Tomorrow is open and right now it seems to be more. Than enough just to be here today and the time is upon us: today is forever. Tomorrow is just one of yester- day's dreams.” Anonymous Nice Kid . . . Really friendly . . . Always seen with Tammy or Pam in the Hallways . . . Quiet at times but watch out!! . . . Loves to study??? Class Night; Graduation; Sr. Prom. James A. Marcucilli Marcus Don't walk in front of me. I may not follow. Don 7 walk behind me. I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Anonymous Karen . . . Love those Immaculate girls . . . Sunoco man . . . Hot Cutlass . . . Car freak . . . Seen with Merrill and Biasi . . . Skip day at Squantz Pond . . . Where’s the Buick? . . . Am I gonna pass?” . . . Never home . . . “Hey Merrill, wanna skip?” . . . One of the Cape Crusaders . . Beach parties at the Cape . . . Molson ale . . . Hey Biasi, got a beer?” . . . Elton John fan. Baseball 1, 2, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Sr. Semi- Formal; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Riverside; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night. Joanna Marie Marcucilli Joanna” For long you will live, and high you will fly. and smiles you will give, and tears you will cry. and all you touch, and all you see, is all your life will ever be. Pink Floyd “I’m a good driver!” . . . Campouts in the rain Fun to be with . . . Remember Mr. Pond days? . . . Loves to party . . . Friendly’s . . Seen any bimballs?” . . . Up at Rob’s What a sense of humor!! . . . Mice in the Firebird . . . Easy to get along with . . . Wor- tleberry and Hopewell Woods . . . Night dreaming? . . . Who threw what out the win- dow?” . . . Subway questions??? Work Study 4; Sr. Prom; Class Night 50 Michael James Matta Mike” “Enjoy life, employ life. It flits away and will not stay. ” Proverb Handsome . . . Please” . . . Edgar . . . Always punting . . . Good ole plucker . . Ya owe me a beer . . . “Well, I do. but 1 don’t” . . . N.Y. Giants . . . Good athlete . . . Quiet. Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1,2,3, 4; Sr. Play; Class Night. Mark Vincent McArthur Mac “Values are relative, dependant on one's circumstances. They change from frame to frame, and as one travels back and forth between them. Charles Lindbergh Pole Vaulter, ‘77’ . . . Bradlees Special . Notes, Notes, Notes . . . Where’s Mom? . . . Those Saturday morning specials. Football 1; Soccer 3; Track 3, 4; A.V. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Sr. Play; Work Days. Erin Cecilia McCollam Erin” Dream on. dream on. dream on. Dream on Til' your dream comes true! Aerosmith Chuck. Chuck! . . . Sidekick of Dylan and The Sweat” . . . Bart Family . . P and R girl . . . Aerosmith ... 62 Chevy Nova . . . Racecar . . . Friendly Competitor? . . C.C.R.R . . Dugout’s Maple Ave . . . Raids, up the down escalator!. . . Crazy?, Oh yeah! ... It’s glued on! . . . Cuz” . . . Block Island ... I don’t know . . Bus Company. Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Sr. Homecoming; Sr. Semi-Formal . . . Sr. Prom . . . Class Night. 51 Margaret Mary McManus “Margaret” Oh. oh children of the land Quicken to the new life Take my hand. Fly and find the new green bough Return like the white dove. Queen Standy's Dandy . . . Can I borrow your French book? . Quiet But . . . Aspirin fights Immaculate’s loss — Bethel’s gain . . Arthur Treacher’s girl . . . Cousin Sarcastic? . . . Jean Freak . . . Very Friendly. Junior Show; Senior Play; FBLA 3, 4; Class Night. Michael O. McQuilkcn “McQuilk” “ flourished in my humble trade. My reputation grew. The work devoured my waking hours. But when my time was through, rewards of all my efforts, my own Limited Company . By Brian May Always in Newtown . . . Yeah you can have a cigarette. . . Where did you say the party was? • Third period study . . . Quiet most of the time . . . “Life’s rough but you’ll get over it . Troupe; Male Ensemble; Mixed Chorus. Randy E. McQuilken “Randy” “Freedom of thought is the highest form of freedom man may achieve, although we all claim to have this freedom it may only be a thought placed in us by the acceptance of apathy, fear and hate . Unknown Musical. .'.Fall. . . Nice long hair . . .Seen in the music room . . . Singing all the time . . . Driving home from the Yes concert. Male Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Concert Choir 3, 4. 52 Sheila Louise Mead Sheila' ‘7 matters not how strait the gate, how charge with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. William Earnest Henley Crying . . . Freckles ... A Real Riot . . . Lady Light . . . This long sure is road . . . Kitchen Party . . . Ph . . . Chaz . . . Funny . . . Unbelievable clothes . . . James Brown . . . What nice hair you have! . . . Vermont . . . I think I’ll look for a job tomorrow. . . . James Cagney. Homecoming 1, 2, 3; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Ring Dinner; Class Night. L. Armand Menegay III Arm” The harder you work, the harder it is to surren- der. Vince Lombardi A 76er at heart . . . Yeah Hel-Low . . . Swamp Dingy . . . Chooch-a-bong . . . Break the Wcdgewood ... In the City . . . Gonna ruin your life for 99c!” . . . Drive in Nurd . . . Ballerina ... Jr. Show Parties . . . Yeah right! ... I love pain-Nautilus! . . . Wet Rides to Torrington . . . Seen with Rick and Gary . . . Hey Dom. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3. 4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Jr. Show; Ring Dinner; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Work Day. Kathleen Merrick Kath Pretendyou're happy when you’re blue: It is not very hard to do. And you'll find happiness without and in. Whenever you pretend remember anyone can dream. And nothing's bad as it might seem. The little things you haven V got could be a lot. If you pretend ...” Anonymous Quiet at times . . . Seen with Mike, Ken. and Richard . . . Nice hair . . . Sincere person . . . Miss R’s Buddy . . . Loves basketball . . . All around good sport. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Night. 53 Merrill Alan Merritt Bro” He lives twice where death is forgotten. But if a mountain appears, climb it. Beauty only appears at the top. ” M.M. Broham . . Mean Red Mustang . . . De- Millc’s Last Hope . . . The Key . . . Cape Crusader . . . Seen with Marcus Bias . . . Down on the Farm . . . Peter Frampton Hairdo . . . Trys Anything Once . . . Cabana 3, 4 . . . SL-76’s . . . Immaculate Girls . . . Bike Freak. Basketball 1; Cross Country 3, 4; Jr. Sr. Semi- Formal 3.4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Graduation. Cheryl Ann Montesi “Cher” Life is what you make it. ” Unknown A Great Kid . . . Always Smiling Laughing . . . Seen with Fortune, Tina, and Diana . . . Always in Jeans . . . Marlboro Country’s Permanent Resident. . . Keith’s Girl. . . Ev- erything’s There . . . World’s Worst Driver . . . Fun to be With . . . “What’s Happen- ing?’’. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Graduation. t • n Annette Jean Moreno Annette” You ride a little, close your eyes and sigh a little. guard your mind and cry a little.’’ James Seals Instigator . . . Behind every Scheme . . . “What a laugh!” . . Always ready with — “I told you so!!’’. . . Never gives up an argument . . Very Funny . . . Nice Hair . . . Another Moreno . . . Saralee. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; DECA 3, 4; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Jr. Sr. Semi- Formal 4; Graduation. 54 Elizabeth Martin Morhardt f y Liz” Won't you look upon me Jesus, You gotta help me make a stand, just gotta make it thru another day. James Taylor Olson Night . . . Funny . . . Rhode Island with Alice . . . Beaver Woman . . MG . . . Clam chowder . . . Mystery Mud Night . . . PH . . Kiss Like This . . Yocy . . . Linda lives here . . . JS with Arm Joan . . . Piano Bench . . Love those Girls . . . Haircut . . . Chem 5 . . . “Bessy, what license? . . . Gross! . . . Friendly. Class Secretary 3; Jr. Show Director; Jr. Prom (Queen); AFS 2, 3. 4; DECA 3. 4; Yearbook Editor; Sr. Play; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Work Day 4. Miller James Moses “Miller” ‘7 will arise and go now ...” W.B. Yeats Tall?! . . . “Natch!” . . . Usually seen with Mary . . . The one and only Curtain Man . . . Good Morning” . . . ARGHH! . . . Hey. Miller . . . And now, Moses Miller . . . Skinny . . . Good Kid . . . “I don't know the price of Flowers. ’. Football 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Class Night; Graduation. Michelle K. Mottola “Michelle Our words were told, our songs were sung, where we longed for nothin' and were quite satisfied, talkin' and a-jokin' about the world outside. Bob Dylan Ed . . . Loves Bob Dylan . . . Sarcasism plus . . . Always Smiling Laughing . . Edward says . . . Maple Ave. Raids . . . Cute . . Sane? . . . Laur’s Vacuum . . . Certain 39 Coupe . . . Erin’s Sidekick . . . Mailbox Ca- por . . . DcMille’s Girl . . . “Always up to Something” . . Way with Words N.L. . . . Good Friend . . . Harpo ... Ed. Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Teachers Club 3, 4; Nurses Club 3,4; Fashion Show; Class Night; Gradua- tion. 55 Laurence M. Meyers Larry’ . . And in the end. the love you take, is equal to the love you make... The Bea- tles One of John DeMille’s Boys. . . Locker Room Lunacy . . . Total Tokation . . . Meckaur Park ... “I think I’ll quit track. . . . Self Acclaimed Swimmer . . . Dodge Colt (Slightly Used). . . You’re a maniac . . . Alligators . . . Fool. Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 2, 3; Out- door Track 2. 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; Jr. Marshal; Sr. Play; National honor Society. Patricia Ann Newell “Patty” If you seek the valley, climb to the mountain top: If you desire to seek the mountain top, climb to the cloud: but if you seek to understand the cloud, close your eyes and think. ” Kahil Gibran Fun to work With . . . Crazy . . . Good Lis- tener . . . Those Eyes . . . Always Energetic . . . Friendly . . . Bethel Food Market . “You Bum! . . . Connections in School . . . “Quiet till you know her, then, watch out! . . . Dangerous when Mad. Teacher’s Club 2, 3; Cheerleading 3; Jr. Show; FBLA; Sr. Play; Class Night; Yearbook. Charles Noe “Chuck Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, healthy. free, the world before me. the long brown path before me lead- ing wherever I choose. Walt Whitman Pickup Truck Owner . . . CB’er . . . Music Lover . . . Likes to be with people . . . Chevy Impala . . . Auto Race Fan . . . Friendly. DECA; Class Night. 56 Wayne Michael O’Connor Wayne Life is happy when you care about someone and even happier when someone cares about you. ” KAREN ... ’69 Camaro Laughing at Uncle Doug . . . Seen with class of ’76 . . . Whiskey Sour man . . . Seen with Tom, Bob, and Howie ... “I think it's going to be one of those days! . . . Beating on Jones . . Ani- malistic . . . Bradlees Special. Football 2; Wrestling 3; Ring Dinner; Class Night; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 3; Senior Prom; Work Study 4. Gary Allan Olmstead Gary It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion. it is easy in solitude to live after our own. but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. Newcomer from Orleans. Vermont. . . Sports Fanatic . . . Wrestling . . Into Science . . . Friendly . . . Red Head!. . . Nice Smile . . . Tennis? . . . “What can I do for a quote?’’. Wrestling 1, 2, 3; School Paper 3; Science Club President 3; Varsity Golf 3. Maureen Ann O’Neil Maureen Let my words, if I must speak, become a resto- ration of your soul. But when speech is si lehr. does man project the great depth of his sensitivity. When I touch you. or kiss you. or hold you. I am saying a thousand words. ” Walter Rinder Always seen with Pam . . . 4-H . . . Bridge water Fair . . . Quiet until . . Can she drive? . . . Always there when you need her . . . “Hey! We’re seniors now; can’t wait till graduation! . . . Always late . . . Let’s have a party. OK!”. 57 Harold Paris The Harv” ”Sometimes I wish I could change my lines. Another dress rehearsal would be great. If only I could hear the director a little clearer. I just know I could get these cues down straight. Thurston Moore Occasionally seen hanging out of Rory's yellow Cutlass. . . Visits the Hunt Club, White Horse (Boo!) . . . Wasted days and wasted nights T. Moore's rock and roll . . . White light, white heat . . . Seen with Katie leaving Bethel (always!). . . Enjoys humiliat- ing creampuffs . . . Destined to dine with Da- vid and Angie . People's parties. . . Skinny Beautiful blue eyes . . . Nice smile . . . Sincere . . Rarely seen in or around creampuff city (BHS) ... An extra good friend to have. Kenneth Parsons “Parsnips” Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep pace with his compan- ions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. ’ Henry Thoreau Ford power . . . Always seen in a mustang . . . Lose any clutches lately? . . . Remember Secor. . . Remember apple fighting. . All of those free milks in the cafeteria . . . CRACK- ERBARREL MAN . . . “Hey, are you gonna pass English? . . . “Bad speeder” ... Re- member those back woods with Piorkowski . Senior Skip Day . . . Hey Ken, how many days left in school? — 175 days, 4 hours, 5 minutes and 10 seconds. Football 1, 2,4; Track 2, 3; Indoor Track 3; Ski Club 1; Ring Dinner; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Jr. Show; Soccer 3; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night. Leonard Dante Patti “Len Cold hearted orb. that rules the night, remove the colour from our sight, red is grey and yellow, white: but we decide which is right, and which is an illusion. ” The Moody Blues Likes stale jokes and lousy puns . . . Enjoys T.V. and auto repair . . Woodworking Designing and experimenting in electron- ics .. . Biking . . . Nice person . . . Loves driving. Key Club; Wrestling; Jr. Show; Sr. Play. 58 Linda Ann Pawlak Linda 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. Anonymous Trips to Riverside . . . Roller Coaster Mania . . . Fun to be with . . . Cute . . . Nice dresser . . . Always polite . . . Those hairdos Good student . . . Persuasive . . Never late for class . . . New car . . . Born to type . . . Always seen with Debbie and Barbara . . . Nice smile. Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; National Honor Socie- ty 3, 4; Junior Marshal; Pep Club 3; Yearbook Staff; Sr. Play; Class Night; FBLA; OJT 4; Sr. Prom. Keith Dennis Perschino “Keith And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make. ” The Beatles Datsun . . . Loves music . . . What a voice . . . Beatles . . . Will try anything once . . . Finest boy . . . How tall are you? . . . Seen in the music room . . . Allstate . . . Mrs. G’s pet . . . You’re rich. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Male Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Student Council 1; Homecoming 1. Robin Lynn Perusse “Robin Just turn yourself, on to yourself. Then the freedom we seek will show. Don’t ever doubt what your heart says, when everything 'round you says no. Just the pace of the game will drive you insane: so. relax and let everything flow ...” Dave Mason Camp-outs in the rain . . . Pleasant Rob . . . Friendly’s . . . Cleaning lady . Great person to know . . . Hopewell Bimballs . . . Hurricane Belle Party . . Wortlcberry Road . . . Mushrooms and Chocolate chips . . . Lives for partying ... Matchlady . Mountain Pond days . . . Mick 7’s . . Bob- by!?. Ring Dinner; Class Night. 59 Charles Gilbert Peterson Charlie” To be good is to be happy . Nicholas Rowe Chemistry 5 class . . . Nice person . . . Very sincere . Seen walking . . . Nice person to talk to. . . Always carrying books . . . Future success in whatever he does . . . Jr. Show; Class Night; Sr. Play; Ring Dinner; Graduation. Holly Lynn Peterson “Holly” And so, without the aid of Dick and Jane, by myself I've came unadorned and plain to offer you without condition a life just past and just beginning. Rod McKuen Mike . . . One of the Yellow Brick Road gang Hey Toto . . . Train to Elton John . . Break into the Fair. . . capes and wands!!! I want a car . . . Blue Charger ... All those concerts!!! T.V. antennas and tables!!! Long hair . . . Big Blue Drinks . . . Always seen with Kathy . . . Wedding Bells . . . Finast girl . . . Speech time again. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, Ring Din- ner; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; 3, 4; Sr. Play; Class Night Sr.; DECA 3, 4; Homecoming 1, 2, 4. John Michael Piorkowski Pork” We shall be free: the almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure, and if my choice to reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven. Where’s Bro . . Junior Prom with Bro . . . Bro where’s Parson . . . Super trooper . . . Jethro Tull concert . . . Bethel food boy . . . Follow that blue mustang . . . Pork’s pin- to .. . Pork mobile . . . Kawalsaki 250 . . . Hates school . . . Loves girls . . . Brewster . . . Poison pinto. Basketball 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Jr. Prom; Ring Dinner; Sr. Prom; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Class Night. 60 Barbara Piskura Barb Don V walk in front of me. I may not follow. Don V walk behind me. I mav not lead. Walk beside me and just be my friend. Anonymous Dave, Dave, Dave . . . Quiet . . . Always wants to leave early . . . Seen with Debbie and Linda . . . Always uses her Mom's car . . . Nice long hair . . . Blusher ... I better get early graduation, or else!. . . Shorthand whiz . . . I can't do it!. . . That engagement ring!!! Fashion Show 1, 2, 3; OJT 4; Ring Dinner; Sr. Prom; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal. Peter T. Polis Peter As long as 1 live I shall always be myself — and no other, just me.” Walter Dela Mare Silvertone Band? ... “I don’t understand!! . . . “Did you do the math homework? . . . Seen with Annette and Robin . . . Chemistry Whiz! . . . Chris Squire’s number one fan . . . Pellegrino’s pal . . . Miller man . . . “Weren’t you on the track team?” . . . “We’re playing at the P.A.C.” Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 2; Jr. Show. Michael L. Priest Mike To lose is not disgrace; disgrace is not to try. ” Cathy Rigby Hands up hockey player . . . Berwy’s succes- sor .. . Trained student trainer? . . Drives a wicked pick-up . . . Stock car freak . . . Race Arena Saturday night . . . Maine in the sum- mer . . . Ralph’s buddy . . . Found in the Bandroom or Ralph’s office. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3. 4; Football Mgr. 1. 2. 3. 4; J.V. Baseball 2; V. Baseball Mgr. 1, 3; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Student Athletic Trainer 4. 61 Randall Priolo Mumbles” If I make a mark in lime, I can say the mark is mine. ” Cat Stevens The Whitefowl . . . Sky King . . . Oh, those hoop games! . . . Clid from Essex . . . Oh, those underclass girls! . . . “How ya be? . . . Mr. B’s buddy . . . Yankees . . . Cow- boys . . . Yeah, right . . . Mr. Mrs. Q’s pool champ . . . Hey Rasamny . . . Mo Motor . . . Go spasmo . . . Freddie, I’m on national tele-vi-sion . . . “Book him offic- er . . . Finast fellow . . . Did you get your license yet? . . . CB man. Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring dinner; Tennis 3, 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal. Karen Ragonesi Rags All of your dreams are on their way. See how they shine . . . When you need a friend. I'm sailing right behind. . . like a bridge over trouble. I will ease your mind. Paul Simon Cookies . . . Lightning . . . Roller coaster . . . Street sign caper . . . Great escape in pajamas . . . Allen — what’s a rush?” . . . Night game, Oct. 16, 1976 . . . 50% . . . Stake-outs . . . Cornfield . . . Arthur Treachers, “I-don’t-know!” . . . “What? . . . Oh-that’s-nicc” . . . Moretti’s Hotel . . . P.H. . . . More than a feeling . . . Put- nam Park . . . Daddy’s new toy. Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 2, 4; Jr. Prom; Ring Dinner; Mixed Chorus 2; DECA 3; FBLA 4; Class Night. Ronny Raposa “Ronny When you've seen beyond yourself, then you may find peace of mind is waiting there — And the time will come when you see we're all one. and life flowes on within you and without you. Anonymous Motorcycles . . . Evil Knevil’s right hand man . . . Small . . . Curly hair . . . Piano Player. 62 ♦ Allen Lawrence Ramos “Big Al” Don V worry ifyou work hard and your rewards are few; remember the mighty oak was once a nut like you! A.R. “I’m gonna get straight A’s this year!” . . . Yeah, right . . . Hoop star? . . . “Wait —just ’cos I’m tall doesn’t mean I did it.” . . . “Hey, what’s goin’ on? . . . Naah!” . . . P.H. . . . Hey. look, a stop sign. . . . Al. are you moving again? . . . How many kids in your family now? ... 5th Amendment Please . . . WILD . . . Stories?!?! ... Foot strides . . . I just missed a class! . . . 10:00 Ho- meroom Club . . . Tall . . . Tull fan . . A certain girl . . .Jr. Show. Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Home- coming 1. 2, 3. 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Class Night; Work Day. Ramzi Rasamny “Ramzi” Like a river that must always run. My life goes on like a song that is never still. And I hope if you think of me. You 'll remember only harmony. Anonymous New face in Bethel. . . The mirror in Sr. Play . . . A really friendly person . . . Where are you from?? . . . Smart . . . How do you pro- nounce your name!!. Class Night; Graduation; Sr. Play; Work Day. Christine Marie Ricci “Ricky Ticky” Life gets sweeter every day. Love is here to stay and this feeling down in my heart for you. will never pass away. Anonymous Always laughing . . . Randy, Randy, Randy . . . Great listener . . . Great friend . . . The Pizza parlor. . . “Do you want to play cards? . . . Nice person. Mixed chorus; Tailoring Fashion Show. 63 Ronald Moore Rockwell Ron” Somewhere where I've never travelled — that's where I want to go. Anonymous Mec, Mec . . . Hockey practice . . . Mug him . . . Remember Yale hockey game . . . Convo man . . . Tightwad . . . Pizza after Wakcman . . Monty Python . . That record is junk Lasiey!” . . . How’d you get that dent in your fender? ... the Mec Mobile . . . Hockey 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3; Jr. Show. Michael Rodriguez Mike Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not? R.F. Kennedy Love those out of towners . . . Hey Mike, what’s that on your neck? ... Dr. Ron Bacar- di himself. . . Island . . . Here I come Party . . . Think Snow . . . Hockey man . . . Dim- ples . . . Always wearing an Adidas T-shirt Varsity Ice Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; AFS 2, 3, 4; Sr. Vice President; Homecoming; Jr. Show; Sr. Prom; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Newspaper Co-Edi- tor. Betty Roth “Bet When you see me fly away without you. Shadow on the things you know. Feathers fall around you and show you the way to go. It's over. Neil Young Always with Joyce and Grace . . . Three Stooges ... Big brown eyes . . . Those legs . . . Ponderosa . . . Camaro ... the Alibi (B.C.) . . . Shredded stockings . . . Middle School ... A certain someone . . . Ring Dinnger . . . Homecoming 2, 3,4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; DE 3; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom. 64 Janet Ruskin “Jan Jeffery Russack Jeff “Good things in life take time. ” Chicago Intelligent . . . Dcbator . . . Music Man . . . Seen in the Music Hallway . . . Future success in college . . . Nice person . . . Great person to talk to. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; “Silence often says much more than trying to say what's been said before. George Harrison Great artist. . . Never sane . . . very original — to say the least . . . Nantucket . . . Silly . Pathmark guys . . Aw, come on! ... I don't ask that much . . . Inventive and devious . . . The ocean . . . Race-car driver . . . Curls . . . That third earring . . . Always seen with Grace . . . “Do it casually.” Nova Staff 1; Homecoming 1. 2, 3, 4: Ring Dinner; Student Council 3, 4. Jr. Sr. Semi-for- mal 3, 4; Junior Show; Softball 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Key Club 3, President 4; AFS 3; Senior Work Days; Senior Prom; Yearbook Staff; Class Night. Virginia Ann Ryan “Ginny If a man does not keep pace with his companions. Perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.” Jamie . . . Mailbox caper . . . Tic tac wars . . . Bike rides to Roxannes? . . . Secore Road . . . Shopping with Jan . . . Softball party at Squantz ... Jr. Show rehearsals? . . . Good listener . . . Easy to talk to . . . One of Rob- bies babies . . . Love those I.H.S. girls” . . . Escape from C.Y.O. Sandpits . . Wanna run tonight . . . Drive-in Get any signs lately girls “Patti your mother! . . . Constantly dieting Get your license yet? . . . Park and recreation. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Softball 1. 2, 3, 4; FBLA 1, 2; Homecoming 2, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Sr. Semi-formal 3. 4; Jr. Show; Future Nurses Club 3. 4; Work Day; Senior Play; Class Night; Sr. Prom; Yearbook. 65 Cecilia A. Sack “Ceal” If you cannot understand my silence, you will understand my words. Anonymous Intellectual . . . Artistic plus . . . “Cecilia, makes me a little pizza.” . . . Very understand- ing person . Beautiful eyes and hair . . . Distinct laugh . . . “No, my name isn’t Rapun- sel.” ... A very warm person if you get to know her . . . Lady Larken . . . One of Mr. Janesky’s pets. Troupe 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Fashion Show 1. 2. 3. 4; Experimental Teaching 2; Art Show 2, 3, 4. Anne Salasevicius “Anne” Take your time, think a lot. why think of every- thing you 've got for you will still be here tomorrow but your dreams may not. Anonymous Glen, Glen,. . . Very pretty . . . Nice person- ality . . . Fun to be with . . . Seen in Danbury . . Long Blond hair. Joan Marie Sandstrom “Joan You can use a mask, but it won't last, live it long and live it fast 'Cause you may never get another chance. ” Rod Stewart A ’76’cr at heart. . . . Love those Soph, girls . . . Mark, I’m not smiling. . . . Seen with Liz and Armand talking to trees ... “I need a ride. . . . Room 224 . . . “You really get to me. . . Jr. Sr. show party . . . Grind those gears! . . . Love a stag. Homecoming 1. 3,4; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal; Ring Dinner: Jr. Prom; Sr. Prom; Sr. Prom; Jr. Show; Sr. Play. Yearbook. 66 Mary Margaret Satumo “Mary” One has to distinguish between two forms of intelligence, that of the brain and that of the heart, and I have come to regard the second as being far the more important. ” George Gissing Once a friend, always a friend . . . Crcton II . . . “I don’t know what he was holding, Lin!” . . . Ooo-eee-ooo-ooo . . . Usually seen with Linda or Diane . . . Wildcat yell . . . Bionic woman . . .Jr. Show’s other Certs girl . . . Always there to talk to . . . Jelly donuts . . . Don’t be a quentin, Linda!!’’. . . Catch ya later” . . . “Do you want me to sing?” Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 2, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Field Hock- ey 2; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night Yearbook; Future Nurses Club 3, 4. Linda Joanne Scalici Lin” And above all these things put on charity. which is the bond of perfectness. ” Colossians 3:14 Creton I . . . What was he holding, Mary?” . . . Considerate . . . Always seen with Mary . . . “What's for lunch?” . . . Jelly donuts . . . Always worrying about germs . . . Don’t embarrass me . . . Chooch work . . . Don’t put MY pen cap in YOUR mouth” . . . The locked door incident . . “No, I don’t know when the next yearbook meeting is . . Homecoming 1,2, 3; Student Council 1. 2, 3; Ring Dinner; Class Night; National Honor So- ciety; Yearbook Editor. Debra L. Scalzo Debbie” The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. ’’ Anonymous Dave . . . Rebels . . . One of the Bethel Food bunch . . . Good friend ... He looks like a frog . . . Always seen with Pam and Gerrie . . . Future in L.A. California . . . Drum Corps parades . . . 4th period math . . Nice eyes . . . Never bored . . . Good listener advice giver. Sewing 1, 2; Fashion Show 1; DE 1. 67 Charles Schmidt “Char Shoot for the stars and go as high as you can. Anonymous Loves Gym . . . Where’s your car? . . . The Benches . Orange Juice at Football practice . . Seen with Jim . . . Wild . . . “Are those dog tags? . Football 1, 2. Anthony Joseph Seminara “Tony If any could desire what he is incapable of possessing. Despa ire must be his eternal lot. ” William Blake Cute . . . Nice dresser . . . Great friend to have . . . The Ponderosa kid! . . . Always laughing. . . Reclining drivers seat. . . Bones . . . Fun to be with. JV Baseball; Varsity Baseball 2, 3,4; Ring Din- ner; Jr. Prom; Semi-Formal; Sr. Prom. Robert A. Seth Bob Things are not always as they seem . . . Skim milk masquerades as creme. ” Anonymous Burnt Bob? . . . Mini-Calculator . . . Mr. Burak’s Pal. . . Oh, Oh those eyes!. . . River- side . . That nose . . . Datsun driver . . . Super salesman . . . He could sell refrigera- tors to eskimoes. . . . Moving to Norwalk . . . Seen with Bill. Gymastics 2; Newspaper 3; Jr. Prom. 68 Maureen Anne Shannon Mo” Never bite off your nose to save your face.' Rah! . . . Easy to cheer up . . . Gullible . . . OOh! I love it!, I just love it!” . . Those eyes. . . Does she ever frown? . . . Bright, (at times) . . . Mark’s “Mom . . . Bus rides . . . Sophomore addition . . . “That certain marine” ... Hi kids!. Fashion Show 2, 4; Future Teachers 2, 3, 4; Chccrlcading 3, 4; Trackette 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; National Honor Society 3, 4; Jr. Prom; Class Night. William G. Shogrcn “Sven “To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end of life. Robert Louis Stevenson One of the clids from Essex . . . The Boston trip . . . Good friend . . . Smart . . . Math whiz ... A certain underclass girl . . . Wal- ter’s brother? . . . That volks will never die . . . N.H. storyteller . . . Draw at the Olym- pics . . . Frustrated runner . . . It's my knee . . . Mr. Nyitray’s Buddy. Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 2; Jr. Show; National Honor Society 3, 4. Maijorie E. Simpson “Margie” . . still I've got this empty feeling deep inside All those hesitations about saying goodbye. But when everything is said and done know it's time for moving on. Pamela Chapman MIKE . . .Crazy. . . Big brown expressive eyes . . . Bad case of senioritis (in freshman year?). . . Always with Mike . . .Big sister of Mistress D . . “I feel fat.” . . . Nice dresser . . . Very moody . . . Flirt!. . . Former resi- dent of Secor Rd . . What a voice . . . Par- ties! . . . A.P.L.” . . . Decent . . . Gushies — splat! . . . Motorcycle Car lover Orange soda . . . “Mike left — sniff-sniff!” . . . One of the original loonies . . . Future Physical Therapist. Ring Dinner 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; JR.-SR. Semi-Formal 2. 4; Class Night; Senior Prom 3, 4. 69 Gary Smerkanicz “Smerk” “Trust men and they will be true to you. tbeat them greatly and they will show themselves great. Anonymous Sly smile . . . Sycamore . . . First National stock boy . . . Yellow V.W. . . . Certificate of Participation . . . Mr. Mrs. Q . . . “No. no, not me pal . . . The Cache . . . Duels . . . Great athlete . . . Secor . . . WesConn . . . Basketball . . . Yankee fan. William J. Sokol Bill “ What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ” William Morrow Yokol. . . Newington’s loss is Bethel’s gain (?) . . . Those legs . . . Sexy knees . . .Jr. Show- bar man . . . Tango . . Robert Redford cat your heart out!. . . Friendly’s . . . “Go wild . . . Kayaks . . . That watch . . . Crash? . . . Typing Whiz? . . . Nim Rod . . . Ad- vagadro’s Hypothesis ... Two years here . . . Jr. Show party . . . Rats . . . If it wer- en’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all . . . Pulitzer Prize someday. Marguerite Elizabeth Sommer “Peggy “Time is not measured by the passing of the years but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves. ” Anonymous Piglet. . . Seen with Tracy and Dee . . . Skin- ny .. . Cute . . . “Oh cut it out” . . . Very honest attitude . . . Sweet personality . . . Peggies Always talking about her cat Strange way of standing . . . Giggles . . . Trips to Riverside . . . Those orange bears. Homecoming 2, 4; Ring Dinner; Troupe 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show Sr. Play; Chorus 1, 3; Work Day. 70 John Spiller John” “You are what you are. ” Stephen Stills Working man . . . Friend to all . . . Never seen alone . . . Friendly . . Never without a joke . . Party goer . . Skeptic . . . Never in a rush . . . Tall and handsome. . .Personality plus. Sharon Ann Steiger Shar Love when you can. cry when you have to. Be who you must. It’s a part of the plan. Await your arrival with simple survival. And one day we'll all understand ...” Dan Fogelbcrg Mark. Mark, Mark ... A ’76’er at heart . . . Mancusidonia and the dam . . . BBD with LBK . . Sundays and NYC with StefF . The mav . . . MacDougals. drive-in . . . Potatoes . . . Wild . . . Grassy Plain . . . “I don't believe it ... A true Rufus . . Squantz . . . Breakfast? . . . Those SC campouts with Denise . . . Never missed a party. Student Council 1, 2, 3,4; Tennis 2; Homecom- ing 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Prom; Class Night 3, 4; Ring Dinner 2; Sarah Anne Strother Sarah “Walk on a rainbow trail; Walk on a trail of Song; And all about you will be beauty. ” Navajo Song Great Musician . . . “Really? . . . Believe anything. . . Deep thinker . . . If I get caught I’m dead! . . . Saree . . . Mrs. G's pal . . . Vermont . . . Greenwich . . . Loves to dance . . . Seen in chorus room . . . Tanglewood . . . Diet 54 . . . The city . . . Let’s go on a bike trip . . . Midnight jaunts . . . Want some candy?. Student Council; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Troupe 1. 2; Madrigals 2. 3, 4; AFS 3; National Honor Society 3. 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1; Homecoming 1; Ring Dinner; Jr. Prom 3; 71 Anne Marie Sullivan Annie The friend of man. the friend of truth. The friend of age. the guide of youth; If there is another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. Robert Bums Banannie . . . Breaker for that Man Chu . . . Secor. . . Drive In . . . Bus rides. . . I’ll never remember that nitc . . . wfulawful nefle- Icffigcr . . . Skin-Dip-Five . . Crutch Bri- gade . . . I’ll make posters! . . . Allergic . . . knee . . . Overalls . . . Mrs. L’s slumber parties . . . At 2:15 in room 215 . . . McD’s Absent . . Milkaholic . . . Never made it to Aerosmith . . . Turtle Power. . .doctors! . . . Make-up work ... In love. Field Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 2; Cheerleading 1. 2, 3, 4; Softball 1. 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Future Nurses 2, 3. 4; Key Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Officer: Secretary 1. 2. Vice Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; 2002; Sr. Play; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 2, 3. 4; Jr. Prom 2, 3; Sr. Prom 3, 4; Yearbook ’77; Class Activities. Patricia Lynne Sutton Tracec “Come dance with me and touch on the moun- tain tops. Sail o'er the canyons and up to the stars; And reach for the heavens and hope for the fu- ture. And all that we can be and not what we are. ” John Denver Loves parties . . . Mog’s party . . . Famous last words. Gary, take me home” ... “I don’t feel well” ... 16th Birthday Party . . . Pizza and hot fudge sundaes . . . Satur- day nights and wine . . . Love those pigeon- toed girls! . . . McDonald’s chocolate milk- shakes ... Jr. Show nights . . . ‘‘Joan, let’s leave”. A.F.S. 2; Homecoming 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3; Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleading 2. 3, 4; Capt. 4; Student Council 2, 3. 4; Class Secretary 4; Ten- nis 1, 2; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 2, 4; Trackette 3. 4; Jr. Prom; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Class Night; Ring Dinner; Yearbook ’77. Pamela Ann Tarrant Joe 9. Remember that the game is the thing, and he who thinks otherwise is no true sportsman. 10. Honor the game thou playest. for he who playeth the same straight and hard, wins even when he loses. ” From the Ten Commandments of a Good Sport” Little Joe . . . Loves sports . . . Jockette . . . Chemistry whiz?? . . . Squantz Pond . . . Debs Parties ... Jr. Show party . . . “Brownie” . . . Those Saturday nights with Jan after work . . . Whaler girl . . . Athlete . . . SOFTBALL . . . Always seen laughing loudly . . . Seen any mailboxes, lately? . . . Beer T-shirts . . . Never misses Somerset . . . Funny jokes in Pellegrino’s class?? Softball 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 3. 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Homecoming; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Sr. Workday; Ring Dinner; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Future Nurses 1. 2, 3. 4; J.A. 2. 3. 4. 72 Tammy Thiel “Tammy “Come dance with the west wind And touch all the mountaintops. Sail o'er the canyons and onto the stars And reach for the heavens And hope for the future And all that we can be. Not what we are. John Denver Tall . . . Seen in the music room . . Quiet . . . Vesta’s friend . . . Beautiful afghans . . . Pleasant personality . . . New arrival to Bethel High. Evelyn Jean Thomas “Evelyn” ‘7 am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. ” White Always worries about her hair . . Little feet . . . Loves math . . . Always talking . “What’s New . . . Eat, Eat, Eat . . . Evelyn you ought to gain some weight . . . Are you going to the game tonight? . . . Always com- plaining about physics . . . Ring Dinner . . . Jr. Show; Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; Homecoming 4; Work Day 4; Sr. Play; Yearbook; Sr. Prom; Class Night. Gary Tomaino “Gary It matters not how strait the gait How filled with punishment the scroll am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul ” William Henley Nautilus Man ... I Love Pain . . . Chemistry . . . Country Club . . . Bench Crew . . 64 . . . Good sense of humor ... A tease . . . Suicide rides with Gus!! French 3; Honor Society; Football; 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Jr. Prom; Sr. Work Day. 73 Anthony Joseph Uzwiak “Tony” All that we see or seem, is but a dream within a dream. ” Edgar Allen Poe Jeep CJ-7 Polish University . . . DcMil- le’s ?2son. . . Ambition plus . . . Oreo Man Case Tennis with J.B. ... Route 7 College Man . . Always running . . . Live-in jeep. . Park and Recreation . . . SL- 76’s Silo’s . . . Joint Chiefs . . . Future doc. Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 2. 3, 4; Outdoor Track 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr. Prom; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Yearbook; Class Night; Ring Dinner; Jr. Sr. Semi-formal; National Honor Society 3, 4; Jr. Marshal; Graduation. Janice R. Uzwiak “Jan” Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. L.M.A. Brenda’s bunny partner . . . Sweet and sincere . . Beautiful smile . . . Fun to be with . . . Nice eyes . . . Gullible . . . Rhode Island . . . Secor Rd . Parties at the Drive-In . . . Those Saturday nights after work . . . 4:00 a.m.? . . . Seen any mailboxes lately? . . Patti — where’s your lollipop? . . . Snakes in your pillowcase? . . . One of Rob- bie’s babies. Volleyball 1; Field Hockey 1. 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Homecoming; Future Nurses Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Show; Sr. Play; Jr. Sr. Semi-Formal 1, 2, 4; Sr. Prom; 2, 4; Chorus 4; Class Night; Yearbook. Michele Ann Vaghi “Chele Don V walk in front of me. I may not follow. Don V walk behind me. I may not lead. Just Walk beside me and be my friend. A. Camus Guy’s car. . . Let’s go for a ride . . Remem- ber the Library? Where’s your shoe, Mi- chele? Glasses to go! . . . Smiles . . . Quiet until you get to know her . . Where's the party? . Always talking . . . Can I have a piece of gum? . . . Blusher . . . “What?” . . Seen with Kathy and Alisa and Cindy and Debbie. Fashion Show 1, Ring Dinner; Troupe 3, 4; Music Man Production 3; Jr. Show; Pep Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; AFS 4; Homecoming 4; Sr. Play; Pajama Game Production 4; Class Night; Sr. Prom; Word Study 4. 74 Patricia VanDcmark “Patty” “Graduating is our last dream before awaken- ing to our tomorrow. ” Unknown Quiet until you get to know her . . . Oh! . . . Those weekends in Waterford . . . Seaside . . . How you been? ... I can’t wait till Satur- day night!. . . Seen with Mary Ann . . . Can’t wait to graduate! . . . Neat but loves those jeans . . . Always in a red convertible . . . Hey!. . . You want to party?. . Nice person- ality ... Nice smile . . . Always worried about her weight . . . Fun to be with. Chorus 1; Junior Senior Semi-formal 4; Senior Prom; Class Night; Senior Play. Kathryn Joan Vccchia “Kathy” Enter my life but please don 7 just pass through like so many do. Take the time to listen not just hear and I will do the same for you. ” Anonymous That hair . . . Nice smile . . . Giggles . . Seen with Lisa . . . Sincere . . . Always late for everything . . . License? . . . Dialtone regular . . . Trick or treat ... 75 with M, K. L . . . Loves those parties . . . Taco’s friend . . .Nice clothes . . . The swim at Lake Zoar? . . . Drive-in with the gang . . . What! . . After school with Mr. J. and Liz . . . Generous . . . Another Vecchia!. . . Does anybody have their dues? . . . Ever pass an Algebra test? Class Treasurer 2, 3; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; AFS 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4; Troupe 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4; Fashion Show 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play Director; Future Nurses Club 4; Ring Dinner; Class Night; Jr. Sr. Semi- formal; Yearbook. Pamela Jean Villane “Pam “There is more pleasure in loving then in being loved. Neil. . . Always asking questions . . Should I, Gerri? . . . Seen with Gerri, Lisa Dot . . . Never without Neil . . . Neil, don’t sell your car . . . Cigarette machine . Always chewing gum . . . Slow down on this street . . . I got a cop that lives next door. . . Big- mouth. Junior Prom, Ring Dinner. 75 Mark Alan Virgilio Spaz” The years in the past are over at last. Now it is time — the future is mine! M.A. V. R.I baby . . . Nice eyes . . . Wee-wah . . . Fleets . . . Dead cats . . . Halloween with L, K, K, what? . . . Lisa’s closet . . . Auntie Em . . . Mud slide . . . We’re here! . . . That’s cool. . . Alice’s Dad . . Tony attack Stake out . . . Always laughing . . . Hunts. Homecoming 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; AFS 3, 4; Treas. 4; Junior Show; Jr. Prom (King); DECA 3.4; Treas. 4; Sr. Play; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Ring Dinner 2; Jr. Sr. Semi-formal 4; Football 1; Soccer 3; Maureen Anne Walsh Mo” So I'll keep fighting to live till there 's no reason to fight. And I'll keep trying to see until the end is in sight. You know I keep trying to give so come on give me a try, You know I'm dying to live until I'm ready to die. ” Edgar Winter Logical thinking? . . . Remember Hopewell, Wortleberry, and Mt. Pond days . . . Always in a partying mood . . . Hurricane Belle party . . . Shroom night . . . Always laughing . . . Driving — what an ace! . . . Fun to be with . . . Bimballs . . . Camnouts in the rain . . . Up at Rob’s. . . Friendly’s . . . Compli- ments of Bethel Food . . . Love that laugh! . . . Terre Haute . . . Loves them beers . . . Live and learn. Future Nurses Club 2; DECA 3,4; Class Night Richard Clayton Watson Wats” Take your time, think a lot. Why. think of everything you 've got. Cause you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.” Cat Stevens Betsi 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Football . . . Prox . . . Avalon Whaler man . . . Drive-in woman . Feeling queezy at Friendly’s . . . Swamp Dinghy ... His own private nurse . . . Get your letter in track? ... In the city . . . Pow- ered by Nautilus . . . The Fort Chemistry Country Club . . . Seen with Armand . . . Camp out with Dursi. . . Blizzards with Dean . . . Ruin your life for 99 ? . . . Hey Dorn! . . . Ya know Gar! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Jr. Show; Sr. Play; Jr. Sr. Semi- formal; Ring Dinner; Jr. Prom; Sr. Prom; Class Night; Key Club 3, 4; National Honor Society. 76 Ellen Marie Westlake Eastpond � Reach for the heavens and hope for the future, and all that can be. will be. John Denver Seen with Dave and Pia . Always seen in Rogers Park . . “Feed the ducks . . “Yon- kers in the park? . . . Always a lot of fun . . . That pocketbook . . . Always talking . . . Likes to enjoy herself. Fashion Show 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; DECA 4; Homecoming 4: Senior Prom. Jay Allan Whitlock “Whit ‘7 listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul Where I'll end up well I think, only God really knows. Cat Stevens Connie . . . Always seen with Craig, Chuck, Mike and John . . . Grubs . . . MoParMan . . . Coronet RT 426 . . . Caps Green Room . . . Loves to party . . GO WILD. . .Miller . . . Jay Bird . . . Always seen in Smitty’s room. Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Ring Dinner; Senior Prom; Homecoming King; Class Night. Vesta Gabrielle Williams Vesta People hand in hand Have I lived to see the milk and honey land Where hate's a dream and love forever stands. Or is this the vision in my end? Stevie W'onder “Greetings! . . . Bugs Bunny Freak . . . Carol Burnett’s Eunice . . . Great person . . . Sociable . . . Fun to be with . . . Possible Yvonne Goolagong? Troupe 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Teachers Club 2. 3; Track 2. 77 Dana Lee Wogksch Danes” Life is a process of dreams and reality. My mission is to separate the two. for dreams are only temporary but reality goes on and on. ” Dana Wogksch Buga-Buga That's minor? . . . Indian shirts ... I don’t believe it!!! . . . Hellosch! . Did you see that??? . . . Pitpads Queen . . . Get out. . . Osherisms . . . Atha tha tha . . . Say there sailor . . . Short hair . . . Carols other half. . . Yes!. . . Holiday point water skiing . . . Giddy . . . NYC . . . To be me. Homecoming 1. 2; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal 4; SR. Prom 4; Ring dinner; DECA 3, 4; Class Night; Madrigals 3, 4. Douglas Garen Yagaloff “Doug” Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing. Soon the ocean of life we pass and speak one another. Only a look and a voice; then darkness again and a silence. Busy Busy Busy . . . Unorganized . . . Karen, Grace. Ingy . . . Hey Speedy!. . . What meet- ing?? . . . Commer, Commcr, Mr. Roy . . . Quiet, shy, pain . . . BOE . . . Linda, Linda, Linda. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Dinner; Jr. Show; Jr. Sr. Semi Formal; Homecoming 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Key Club Secretary 3, 4; Newspaper 3 Editor 4; Yearbook editor. Katherine Zowine “Kathy” You can't please everybody so you've got to please yourself.'' Rick Nelson Quiet . . . Serious about life . . . Pretty . . . Long Hair . . . Pleasant manner . . . Graduation at last . . . Seen with the girls . . . A working girl . . . Beautiful clothes. 78 FAVORITES Teacher Mr. Pellegrino Mr. Janesky Color Blue Candy ■' r M M’s Food y Pizza Drink 7 7 Cigarette Marlboro Beer Heineken Sport Football Athlete O.J.Simpson Season Summer Pastime Partying Car y Camaro Male Singer Peter Frampton Female Singer Linda Ronstadt Instrumental Group Chicago Vocal Group Aerosmith Song Stairway To Heaven Actor Robert Redford Actress Barbara Streisand Book Helter Skelter Author Ernest Hemingway Movie One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Hangout Friendly’s T.V. Show Starsky and Hutch Radio Station XCI Cafeteria Lunch Grinders Course in School Study Hall History 79 Our years at Bethel High School were years in which friend- ships, nurtured by common needs, problems and aspirations, became the basis for lifelong memories. Despite separation of time and space, our classmates and the hours we spent together will be recalled again and again until our minds no longer possess the ability to remember. 80 CLASS Elisa Abate leaves with memories of New York. Bonnie Abrams leaves quietly. Elias Aho leaves. Gail Allen leaves the first floor girl’s room to her sister. Richard Andrews leaves “Doc” Dixon in the care of the nearest funny farm. Glen Archer leaves for the body shop. Dianne Ashworth leaves the Music Room hallway to Kathy Bolser, Lila Noe, and Larry Dann. Joyce Baillie leaves her Black Jack game to Ricky, Kelly, Randy, and Tammy. Mari Lou Barlow' leaves the Time Capsule to the Student Council president of 2,076. Raju Barman leaves College Chemistry and Mr. DeBlois to Sanjaya and Dilip. Jason Beckwith leaves his title of “Otis” to John Hanlon in the hope that John can live up to it. Sandra Bellantoni leaves all her pink slips to Denise Bozzuto. Jane Betz leaves partying with Tammy. Gerry Biasi leaves those mornings after the State Meets to those who were smart enough to stay home. Jerri Birkett leaves BHS to her sister Kelli with lots of luck. Thomas Boles leaves his mechanical abilities to Bethel High. Alan Boucher leaves his ice hockey skates and skating abilities to “Pickle.” Reed Boulliane leaves his famous car, “The Silver Boat,” and all its trouble to his sister Sue. Robert Braddock leaves for Broadway. Mark Braun leaves the winters in Connecticut to Pat Wild, who never gets to see them. Lorri Breese leaves ready for the future. Cindy Brown leaves Bethel High School to her brother Danny. Grace Brum leaves her driving abilities to Manny Brum. Tricia Buckley leaves everything to her sister Lynn, including her love, friendship, and admiration. Bonnie Budd leaves two little Budds to follow. Mark Butcher leaves all of his white soccer shoes to Len Rubin. Mark Cahill leaves his training shoes to Bob Zuvich. Robert Campbell leaves listening to music. Peter Caroccio leaves his history books. Jeff Cartin leaves Wendy Stumpf alone in the hallways. James Christos leaves. Patricia Clark leaves her seat in the Guidance Office to Kathy Gesh. Debra Clement leaves Bethel High still talking. Sandy Cody leaves his football abilities and his jersey to his brother. Tracee Collins leaves a pair of knee pads to Lynn Pierrie and her cheerleading spirit to her sister Debbie. Joyce Conklin leaves riding home on bus 11. Janet Cook leaves going wild. Sandra Cornell leaves typing job number 7,999,000. Ernest Corrao leaves his intense studying habits to his brother. Dawn Corson leaves all her undone homework in her locker for Cilia. Karen Courtway leaves Mary, B.T., Macnamara and Leigh MacArthur her field hockey skills. Anita Crowell leaves Gina Pancotti her ability to talk her way around Mr. Forster. Charles Cundari leaves Dobs an extra headache. Doug Daignault leaves that curious smile. Patricia Daly leaves. Greg Damici leaves for work. Denise DeLeo leaves her craziness to her brother, Pete. James Derbyshire leaves. Daniel Deschnow leaves his loud voice at hoop games to anyone w'ho wishes to become embarrassed. Connie Didato leaves Bethel High to her brother and her relatives. Alice Diaz leaves her absent notes to Mr. Forster. Dom DiRico leaves his red hair to Coach DeSantis. Thomas Dixon leaves his briefcase to Sue Buccino. Gerri Druker leaves a banana peel to Mr. Krenick. WILL Deborah Dye leaves all the guys she hasn’t gotten around to yet to Julie Pfaeler. Lisa Edelman leaves early in January. Pam Emmans leaves to join Mike. Karen Epple leaves her cousin, Lisa Lauf, still standing at the football games — COLD! Ruth Esselman leaves all her stories to any underclassman who can do better. Richard Faillace leaves his tennis sneakers to anyone who plays tennis better than him. Stacey Faust leaves. Debbie Ferber leaves Mrs. Greene’s office to anybody who wants it. Sue Fiefield leaves Fritz the dog a pair of shoes to chew on. Dennis Finn leaves his freckles. Mary Francisco leaves Lisa Molinara Brandy wine. Toni Friedman leaves Wendy Hams her typewriter to dispose of in any way she sees fit. Robin Fritizler leaves for her yearly ski trip. Kathy Gaboardi leaves the rest of the gas in the bam to Jennifer Gaboardi. Lewis Gamarra leaves his soccer ability to next year's right wing. David Gesualdi is leaving. Tracy Gradia leaves Alice Cooper to Lila Noe. Lisa Grennie leaves her red, sore eyes to Lisa Druker with the hope she has better luck. Cheryl Griswold leaves Julie Pfaler the hat she is always stealing. Mary Ellen Grosshart leaves her Trig grades to anyone dumb enough to take them. Roxanne Gunzy leaves her pocketbook to any underclassman who can fill and handle it. Chris Guthrie leaves his 65 Chevy to anyone who wants it. Grace Hafner leaves her sneaky laugh to anyone diabolical enough to take it. Robert Haig leaves Dina with a sore arm. Dana Hale leaves his kitchen experience to whoever needs them. Ingrid Hanlon leaves her cat to Mr. Martin. Cheryl Hanzelko leaves her Gold Toyota to Cathy Douglas, if she can drive it. Amy Haraski leaves Mr. Gunn a smile. Fred Hawley leaves working hard. Robert Herring leaves his trucking business to anyone who wants it. Diane Heller leaves her field hockey ability to Kim LeSage. John Hennessey leaves his image as the all American boy to BHS. Kevin Henry leaves leaves saying “Hey man . . Tina Hesse leaves Kerry Carbone her case of beer. Craig Holleran leaves his Power Mechanics class to Mark Whitlock. Jerry Izzo leaves Francis Bellefuccio to haunt future Junior Shows forever. Sharon Kane leaves content. Tom Keane leaves his big red truck to Wayne O’Connor to tow his pinto. Jane Kenny leaves with the Burger King people. Robert Keough leaves his job of Athletic Director to Mr. William Swanson, hoping that he can carry on without him. Ed Kessler leaves Neil Hansen rubber stoppers from the Science room. Rebel Kidd leaves his parking space in the top lot to Bill Connally. Caryl Kirschbaum leaves her Mercedes Benz to anyone who can fix it. Mike Koproski leaves Mr. Pellegrino his pack of cigarettes. Joan Kozak leaves for Danbury. Kathy Kratky leaves the fringe benefits of Westport to Lisa Druker. Midori Kuroiwa leaves one million of friendly “Hi’s” to the people who pronounce her last name correctly. Tammy Lafferty leaves her partying abilities to Kevin Lafferty. James LaFlam leaves his cut slips to Mr. Forster. Carol Laing leaves to join “Queen. Vincent Laramie leaves a new name to George Gaylord. Walter Lasley leaves Mr. Matte with a thousand year empire. Brenda Leach leaves her tremendous athletic ability to her sister Nancy. Tom Lengel leaves the image of “Hubbel Gardner to anyone Mrs. Leonard deems worthy of it. Pia Lenz leaves. Ernest R. Liberatore leaves all of his good taste to his brothers, if they can live up to it. Jane Light leaves Paula, Beaks, and Boo to “B lunch at BHS. Timothy Linstrum leaves James Kulp to any teacher who will take him. Holly Longo leaves David Bertozzi on the rocks and innocent. Kevin Lorette leaves with two more brats to go. Grieg Lu leaves all her arguing abilities to her sister who is even better at it. Mary Lynch leaves late. Scott MacDonald leaves his bad knees to Ray Buckley. Kamil Madkour leaves letting the good times roll. Laura Malichio leaves her sewing ability to Ann Marie, Christine, Frannie, and Mary Ann. John Mancusi leaves the Monte, Mopar and all the memories behind him. Ken Marbeth leaves without handing in his Ken Marbeth leaves sheet. James Marcucilli leaves for Merrill’s house. Joanna Marcucilli leaves her shoes to Mrs. Brawley. Mike Matta leaves for the penalty box. Mark McArthur leaves Tracey McArthur all the fun teachers at BHS. Erin McCollam leaves her driving ability and the back road to BHS to her sister. Margaret McManus leaves BHS unaware that she has graduated. Mike McQuilken leaves with Randy. Randy McQuilken leaves with Mike. Sheila Mead leaves some of her hair to Mr. Murkland. Armand Menegay leaves Chris Smith all the pain he can bear at Nautilus. Kathy Merrick leaves happy. Merrill Merritt leaves Pat Wild as many of his driving and running techniques as he wants. Cheryl Montesi leaves her six inch platform shoes to her sister. Annette Moreno leaves for English Drug again, again, and again. Liz Morhardt leaves still wondering if the yearbooks will be delivered in time. Miller Moses leaves his brother to Mr. DeBlois and hopes that he has better luck with him. Michelle Mottola leaves all her Bob Dylan books to Bob Zuvich and racing instructions to Coleen McCollam. Larry Myers leaves a pair of LD-1000's to Pat Wild. Patricia Newell leaves her business skills to Kathy Barr. Charles Noe leaves his sister Lila Noe to Mr. Nyitray to take over where he left off. Wayne O’Connor leaves his spot in the parking lot to Harold McNamara, if Harold ever gets a car. Gary Olmstead leaves his front seat in Physics to anyone with nerve enough to take it. Maureen O'Neil leaves her shorthand skills to Debbie Cooke. Harold Paris leaves Katie Hogan up for parole in 78. Kenneth Parsons leaves his Mustang and good times to Neil K. or any other freshman smart enough to take them. Leonard Patti leaves still trying to do a Chemistry experiment right. Linda Pawlak leaves BHS to pursue a career as a secretary. Keith Perschino leaves his voice to Joe Maisano. Robin Perusse leaves Catbird and Carol to maintain the high society of BHS. Charles Peterson leaves quietly. Holly Peterson leaves three more years of the joys of BHS to her brother. John Piorkowski leaves Craig Kulscar and Mike Kessler their last year of partying. Barbara Piskura leaves for the honeymoon. Peter Polis leaves Mr. Pellegrino with a headache. Michael Priest leaves his managerial duties to anyone who can hack them. Randy Priolo leaves still talking about the Nets. Karen Ragonesi leaves Nancy Moretti the street signs and her talent in great escapes. Ron Raposa leaves. Allan Ramos leaves his basketball talents to anyone who can handle them. Ramzi Rasamny leaves his seat in Chemistry to any member of the Future Doctors Club. Chris Ricci leaves for an army camp. Ron Rockwell leaves for another Yes concert. Mike Rodriguez leaves his fake ID to anyone stupid enough to use it. Betty Roth leaves Sue to keep flirting with Gary. Janet Ruskin leaves for South Hampton. Jeff Russack leaves Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young to Ray Campbell. Ginny Ryan leaves her curly hair to Dorice Gilbert. Cecilia Sack leaves her long, long hair to use in the next play. Ann Salasevicius leaves Groliers to Mr. Tarrant. Joan Sandstrom leaves a 76er at heart. Mary Saturno leaves RJ Saturno her bionic powers from the Junior Show. Linda Scalici leaves still worrying about yearbook deadlines. Debra Scalzo leaves leaves giggling. Charles Schmidt leaves for a mouth full of teeth. Tony Seminara leaves his car to his brother. Robert Seth leaves 337 empty cans of diet Pepsi. Maureen Shannon leaves her school spirit to anyone with strength enough to take it. William Shogren leaves his chair in the band room to Bob Pond. Margie Simpson leaves her place in chorus to anyone who wants it. Gary Smerkanica leaves his utilization of the bench to Dave Scolpino. William Sokol leaves the Sokol Method to Mr. Perlman. Peggy Sommer leaves her sense of humor to whoever dares to use it. John Spiller leaves. Sharon Steiger leaves her place on the benches to Judy Wood. Sarah Strother leaves the music room piano to Margaret Van Dyke. Anne Marie Sullivan leaves Leo Priolo her high hopes and baby powder to use during Varsity games. Tracee Sutton leaves all those Saturday drive-in nights to Roxanne Sharp. Pam Tarrant leaves Patti VanScoy all her clean gym lockers. Tammy Thiel leaves for the West Coast. Evelyn Thomas leaves still looking as young as a freshman. Gary Tomaino leaves his dedication to excellence in the French language to Chris Smith. Anthony Uzwiak leaves still running on the track team. Janice Uzwiak leaves saying “I don’t think I understand this. Michele Vaghi leaves her sister Mary Lynn to Mr. Krenick’s history class. Patty Van Demark leaves Mary Ann Rudolf her senior locker. Katherine Vecchia leaves still not knowing how to thread a sewing machine. Pam Villane leaves BHS to her brother john and sister Jackie. Mark Virgilio leaves Mrs. Loughran to his sister Lisa, and leaves his good looks to anyone daring enough to take it. Maureen Walsh leaves her set of car keys to Kathy Walsh in hopes that she takes better care of the car. Richard Watson leaves the wonderful joys of Spring practice and Hell week to the football team. Ellen Westlake leaves her seat in the circle to anyone who would enjoy it. Jay Whitlock leaves his brains to Mr. Smith and the parking lot to his brothers. Vesta Williams leaves her Peggy Lawton Chocolate Chip Cookies and lighting technique to Tyler Smith. Dana W’ogksch leaves all the freshmen the saying “I can’t wait until I’m a senior. Douglas Yagaloff leaves a little part of his neat locker to everyone. Kathy Zowine leaves. There were days in our high school careers when nothing seemed to go right. An unexpected test, a detention for being late, a tear in the seat of the pants, a call from Mr. Forster — these and similar experiences brought to our faces the expressions ob- served on these pages. 84 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF? Elisa Abate never came to Bethel. Bonnie Abrams screamed in the library. Elias Aho was ever seen for more than two hours. Gail Allen didn’t follow Mary over the hill. Richard Andrews never talked in the library. Glen Archer had the same car for more than two months. Dianne Ashworth never blushed because of Bill Nagebauer. Joyce Baillie never locked her keys in the car. Marilou Barlow was impeached. Raju Barman was six feet tall. Jason Beckwith did not cheat as well as Bill Shogren. Sandra Bellantoni never got that job at Ponderosa. Jane Betz couldn’t get into the Dialtone. Gerry Biasi and the Cape Crusaders never went to Cape Cod. Jerri Birkett never moved to Bethel. Thomas Boles did not know how to fix everything. Alan Boucher ever got a half-way decent car. Reed Boulliane was never seen in the Guidance Office. Mark Braun and Mr. DeSantis got along with each other. Lorri Breese didn’t have red hair. Cindy Brown never had a class in room 100. Grace Brum never got back with Sean. Tricia Buckley and Sandy Cody admitted they were friends. Bonnie Budd never met Brad. Mark Butcher passed Algebra the first time around. Mark Cahill gave away his shoes and stopped running. Robert Campbell did not have a Mustang. Peter Caroccio grew five inches. Jeff Cartin had a car to drive. James Christos didn’t know girls. Patricia Clark never got her finger out of the Science desk. Debra Clement couldn’t talk. Sandy Cody never went to the Dial Tone. Tracee Collins didn’t eat chocolate bars in the morning. Joyce Conklin was an only child. Janet Cook stayed in school for a week. Sandra Cornell never met John. Dawn Corson didn’t have all those car wrecks. Karen Courtway had never heard of Field Hockey. Anita Crowell ever came to school on time. Chuck Cundari wasn’t seen with Erin. Doug Daignault wasn’t so quiet. Patricia Daly was shy. Greg Damici wasn’t on Work Study. Denise DeLeo had kept Secor all to herself. Dan Deschnow didn’t blush bright red. Connie Didato didn’t meet Jay Whitlock. Tom Dixon was ever at a loss for words or told a funny joke. Gerri Drucker ever remembered anything. Debbie Dye lost her southern accent! Pam Emmans never went to New Fairfield. Karen Epple ever had enough spare time to finish her Physics homework. Ruth Esselman never had a good story to tell. Debbie Ferber ever said no. Mary Francisco didn’t go over the hill. Toni Friedman developed a severe case of lockjaw. Robin Fritizler never met. Kathy Gaboardi had a twin sister. Lewis Gamarra did not come to Bethel High School. David Gesualdi knew what he was doing. Lisa Grennie fell for the all American boy. Cheryl Griwold never wore her hat in school Mary Ellen Grosshart and her friends never went to Ridgefield. Tracy Gradia didn’t bug Mrs. Burak about cats. Roxanne Gunzy never saw a guy that she thought was cute at the Dialtone. Chris Guthrie ever passed a class without coming close. Grace Hafner wasn’t always on a diet. Bob Haig didn’t get beat on by Wayne. Dana Hale missed a day of school. Ingrid Hanlon studied for a test. Cheryl Hanzelko ever cleaned out her car. Amy Haraski never came to Bethel. Fred Hawley never met Penny. Bob Heering didn’t skip school. Diane Heller ever came to school without a smile. John Hennessey was a maid at The Holiday Inn. Kevin Henry took college english. Tina Hesse leaves Kerry Carbone her case of beer. Craig Holleran didn’t work on Rachel Baldelli’s car. Jerry Izzo wasn’t seen at Dialtone. Sharon Kane got eaten by Mayor McCheese. Tom Keane came to school broke. Jane Kenney didn’t have a boyfriend. Bobby Keought wasn’t everybody’s friend. Ed Kessler didn’t Z out. Mr. Smith and Reble Kidd got along. Caryl Kirschbaum never had all the Troupe cast parties at her house. Mike Koproski didn’t have Mr. Pellegrino as a teacher. Kathy Kratky ever skipped a day of school. Midori Kuroiwa didn’t come to Bethel. Tammy Lafferty ever stopped laughing. Jim LaFlam had a nice car. Carol Laing and Dana were separated. Vinnie Laramie didn’t come to school wasted. Walt Lasley lost his sideburns. Brenda Leach didn’t like music so much. Tom Lengel didn’t have the excellent Guidance of Miss Lynch. Pia Lenz was short. Ernie Liberartore had no money. Jane Light was always in school. Tim Linstrum ever started to do things fast. Holly Longo could remember what she was talking about. 86 Kevin Lorette didn’t know how to play football. Grieg Lu winked. Mary Lynch came to school awake. Scott MacDonald got his licence and went to Dialtone. Kamil Madkour didn’t go out on Saturday Night. Laura Malichio didn’t eat two kit-kats every morning. John Mancusi was not so carefree. Ken Marbeth loved school. James Marcucilli did not go to the Cape. Joanna Marcucilli did not carry everything in her pocketbook. Mike Matta did not have a temper. Mark McArthur did not become a dirty old man. Erin McCollam never met Chuck. Margaret McManus had a car. Mike McQuilken ever learned how to type. Randy McQuilken did not sing. Sheila Mead never went to Vermont. Armand Menegay did not get along with Coach DeSantis. Kathy Merrick did not play basketball. Merrill Merritt ever took all college courses. Cheryl Montesi wasn’t frying shrimp the night the house caught on fire. Annette Moreno got a pixie. Liz Morhardt ever stopped acting crazy. Miller Moses wasn’t called Moses Miller. Michelle Mottola never laughed or smiled. Larry Myers ever became a good cross-country runner. Patricia Newell was organized. Charles Noe never went on the trip to New Jersey. Wayne O’Connor ever went through a day without losing his temper. Gary Olmstead did not wrestle. Maureen O’Neil got married to Rick before Pam got married to Mike. Harold Paris thought John Cale had a knife. Kenneth Parsons did not have a Mustang that would break down once a week. Leonard Patti didn’t sell his paper route. Linda Pawlak ever missed a day of school. Keith Perschino was ever serious. Robin Perusse wasn’t so organized. Charles Peterson ever got mad. Holly Peterson never had that New Year’s Eve party with Denise DeLeo at Hojo’s. John Piorkowski didn’t have his partying Pinto. Barbara Piskura did not meet Dave. Peter Polis ever took College Algebra. Michael Priest didn’t get along with Mr. DeSantis. Randy Priolo never heard the Moody Blues. Karen Ragonesi never stole her mother’s car. Ron Raposa lost his motorcycle. Allan Ramos did drink 29 beers. Ramzi Rasamny didn’t have an accent. Chris Ricci really was called Ricci Ticky Tavi. Ron Rockwell knew how to drive slow. Mike Rodriguez did not throw Liz Morhardt in the boy’s room every time she walked by. Betty Roth ever had a car that ran. Janet Ruskin ever did anything without being casual about it. Jeff Russack was ever seen without his guitar. Ginny Ryan walked as fast as everyone else does. Cecilia Sack wasn’t so artistic. Ann Salasevicius never met Glen Slavick. Joan Sandstrom knew where Mark was all the time. Mary Saturno ever gave Mr. Burak her absent notes on time. Linda Scalici ever had any spare time. Debra Scalzo ever went to Los Angeles. Charles Schmidt did not throw pennies during B lunch. Tony Seminara was single. Robert Seth ever played golf when he was at Richter Park Golf Course. Maureen Shannon didn’t have Mark and Ernie in Physics. William Shogren ever lost to Jason Beckwith. Margie Simpson never met Mike. Gary Smerkanicz ever studied. William Sokol lost his charm with the girls. Peggy Sommer gained weight. John Spiller ever handed in his what would happen if. Sharon Steiger didn’t go to Rocking Horse Ranch. Sarah Strother couldn’t have any more pajama parties. Ann Marie Sullivan didn’t have overalls to wear when nothing else fit. Tracee Sutton never went to Mog’s party. Pamela Tarrant wasn’t involved with athletics. Tammy Thiel didn’t come to Bethel. Evelyn Thomas didn’t always ask “What’s new?’’ Gary Tomaino acted like a National Commended student! Anthony Uzwiak didn’t have such a big ego. Janice Uzwiak never played field hockey. Michele Vaghi didn’t talk for a week. Patty Van Demark wasn’t so quiet. Katherine Vecchia was ever on time for anything. Pam Villane did not meet Neil Hannequin. Mark Virgilio ever did anything without Liz Morhardt. Maureen Walsh didn’t work at Bethel Food. Richard Watson ever got his letter in track. Ellen Westlake wasn’t always seen in the Art room. Jay Whitlock never met Connie Didato. Vesta Williams ever got mad. Dana Wogksch ever stopped believing everything she heard. Douglas Yagaloff ever became organized. Kathy Zowine was seen in school. 87 As we walked through the halls of BHS it seemed the thing we could not escape was the sound of voices. Every minute of the day came alive with the sound of voices teaching, conversing, debating, joking, and laughing. We will miss that time in our lives when we were constantly surrounded by our classmates, when there was always someone to talk to. 88 89 CLASS HISTORY 90 FRESHMAN YEAR Who can forget that first year of high school? We lost ourselves in the maze of corridors and were late to almost every class. After pulling ourselves together with endless float meetings, our class took first prize in the homecoming contest. By June, we were eager and confident, and looked forward to the start of the next year. SOPHOMORE YEAR Sophomore year’s big event was the Ring Dinner. After signing up a Ring Dinner Committee (oh, all those committees!) they worked hard and did a fine job of transforming the BHS cafeteria into a room fine enough for us to be given our brand new rings. The day after, we all came to school flashing aquamarine rings at the freshmen. We finally had a solid symbol of our class’ unity. The year flew by and before we knew it, we were juniors. JUNIOR YEAR Of course, everyone will remember our Junior year. We hosted “Silver Bells,” the Junior Senior Semi-Formal. It was rated a great success and we were complimented from everyone for a job well done. Next came the Junior Show. Taking three months to put together, Walter Lasley and Liz Morhardt had their hands full organizing and subduing the enthusiastic cast. “2002,” the name of the show and also the year of our 25 reunion, was an hysterically funny review of our high school. In May, we had our Junior Prom, staged at the Amber Room. It was a dazzling spectacle with juniors in their slinky gowns and rented tuxedos. The King and Queen were Mark Virgilio and Liz Morhardt. Soon after, we entered our final year with both fear and excitement. SENIOR YEAR Our Senior year was the busiest year of all. It started out with a Work Day in which we raised our treasury considerably. Homecoming was highlighted by our winning in the King and Queen catagory. Our King was Armand Menegay and our Queen was Tracee Sutton. As the year progressed, the events seemed to multiply. The Senior Play, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” followed suit with all of our other activities — it was a huge success. The play was anything but serious, yet the time and effort put in by Walter Lasley and Kathy Vecchia, cast and crew was of the most serious nature. Later in the year, the Senior Prom, the biggest dance of our high school years, turned out to be a fantastic success. Next came Class Night. It was one of the last functions that we, as a class, would attend together. Remember how we laughed about the Superlatives and the Will? How could we forget that night. Finally, graduation day drew closer. We looked with mixed emotions at the thought of leaving high school. As we walked up to the podium, dressed in our maroon and white gowns, we reflected on our lives and realized how much we were going to miss each other. Now, we the Class of 1977 are leaving Bethel High School with the memories and hopes of tomorrow. As we look back, the names and faces may fade, but the memories will stay embedded within these pages. 91 92 Every day at B.H.S. has many parts. Of course, the largest part of the day is spent in the classrooms. However, it is the times spent at lockers, working alone in the library, socializ- ing at lunch, rehearsing for shows, and waiting for the late bus that make the day just a little more interesting. 93 SUPERLATIVES Most Popular Most Courteous Most Fun To Be With Most Sophisticated Most Original Most Romantic Most Likely To Succeed Most Intelligent Most Athletic Most Thoughtful Most Optimistic Most Pessimistic Most Musical Most Artistic Most Talkative Most Mischievous Most Sincere Most Generous Most Ambitious Most Collegiate Most Patient Most Often Seen Least Often Seen Most Feminine Most Masculine Prettiest Handsomest Sexiest Cutest Friendliest Most Dependable Most Cooperative Most Admired Most Gullible Best Natured Best Personality Best Smile Best Dresser Best Hair Best Body Best Eyes Best Nose Best Driver Worst Driver Best Legs Best Laugh Best Sport Best Dancer Best Singer Easiest To Rattle Hardest To Rattle Neatest Shyest Noisiest Class Gossip Quietest Done Most For Class Done Most For School Bookworm Busiest Laziest Class Tease Class Flirt Class Clown Class Giggler Class Blusher First To Marry GIRL Denise Deleo Vesta Williams Liz Morhardt Linda Scalici Lori Breese Erin McCollam Grace Hafner Ingrid Hanlon Pam Tarrant Anne Marie Sullivan Maureen Shannon Toni Friedman Sara Strother Cecila Sack Toni Friedman Michele Mattola Mary Satumo Kathy Vecchia Karen Epple Greig Lu Lisa Grennie Liz Morhardt Kathy Zowine Evelyn Thomas Toni Friedman Anita Crowell Kathy Gaboardi Maureen Shannon Denise Deleo Evelyn Thomas Denise Deleo Janice Uzwiak Anne Marie Sullivan Liz Morhardt Karen Ragonesi Karen Epple Annette Moreno Tracy Collins Anne Marie Sullivan Grace Brum Erin McCollam Mary Ellen Grosshart Tracy Sutton Annette Moreno Pam Tarrant Tracy Sutton Vesta Williams Sharon Steiger Vesta Williams Karen Epple Barbara Piskura Karen Ragonesi Toni Friedman Barbara Piskura Denise Deleo Mari Lou Barlow Ingrid Hanlon Kathy Vecchia Sandy Bellantoni Tracy Sutton Tracy Sutton Liz Morhardt Tina Hesse Joan Sandstrom Gerri Druker BOY Armand Menegay Mark Cahill Sandy Cody Harold Paris Harold Paris Chuck Cundari Jason Beckwith Bill Shogren Jeff Cartin Gerry Biasi Mike Koprowski Jason Beckwith Jeff Russack Dave Gesualdi Jerry Izzo Gary Smerkanicz Dom Dirco Mark Cahill Tony Uzwiak Bill Shogren Walt Lasley Rick Watson Jim Derbyshire Rick Watson Armand Menegay Jim Marcucilli Tony Uzwiak Gerry Biasi Walt Lasley Walt Lasley Jeff Cartin Tom Dixon Gerry Biasi Armand Menegay Mike Rodreguiz Sandy Cody Jim Marcucilli Scott MacDonald Merrill Merritt Mike Koprowski Ernie Liberatore Ken Parsons Scott MacDonald Mark Virgilio Sandy Cody Jerry Izzo Keith Perschino Craig Holleran Gerry Biasi Ernie Liberatore Charlie Peterson Reed Boulliane Jerry Izzo Dana Hale Jerry Izzo Doug Yagaloff Tom Dixon Doug Yagaloff Kevin Henry Gary Tomaino Tony Uzwiak Mark Virgilio Mark Virgilio Scott MacDonald Jay Whitlock f 95 VICTORY AND DEFEAT Scoring a touchdown in the last three seconds of a game — Bethel is victorious! A last second jump shot — and the Wildcats are defeated. The sheer joy of participating in and watching sports binds each member of the school into one unit. Whether we are actually on the team or watching from the stands, a sense of excitement is felt by all. We shout together, we cheer to- gether, and sometimes we cry together. When it is all over — whether we emerge victorious or vanquished — we leave as one. — 97 M. Shannon. Mrs. Leonard. T. Sutton. CHEERLEADERS Few people watching a well-drilled cheer- leading squad ever realize the amount of time and work involved in coordinating a cheer. While they may be impressed by the final outcome of a cheer, they are not aware of the precision, timing, and most of all, stamina required of all cheerleaders. Cheers with elaborate mounts must be perfectly balanced or the result could be disasterous. This year, the Varsity and JV cheerleaders were among the best ever to participate at BHS. The Varsity squad, led by excellent Captain Tracee Sutton and Co-captain Maureen Shannon performed a series of very intricate cheers which incorporated mounts as high as 15 feet. The JV squad under the able leadership of Linda Gillett, Captain and Leonora Priolo, Co-captain performed their series of cheers with preci- sion. Continued interest and high standards have enabled the cheerleaders of BHS to excel. We look forward to even bigger and better things in the years to come. Karen Epple 98 Greig Lu Maureen Shannon 99 Bottom row: L. Clark, S. Bouilliane, D. Collins, T. Sutton, R. Sharpe, J. Roache. Top Row: M. Shannon, G. Lu, J. Wood, M. Lehner, K. Epple, A. Moore. Foreground: S. Boulliane, J. Wood. Background: M. Lehner. D. Collins, R. Sharpe, L. Clarke, K. Epple, A. Moore. Mounts: T. Sutton, M. Shannon. G. Lu, J. Roache. On August 2-5, 1976, the Varsity Cheerleading Squad of BHS attended a Cheerleading Clinic at Fairfield U. sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association. During the four days of learning and competition, our team captured more and higher awards than any other squad in attendance. The team was awarded two superior ribbons (the highest given) and one excellent ribbon (the second highest). The Bethelites also won a Spirit Stick which was awarded to the top four squads and was based on spirit and attitude. The highlight was when Bethel was awarded the NCA’s Award of Excellence, the top award given to the best all-around squad at each of the summer clinics. Bethel was selected by the clinic instructors over 20 other squads in atten- dance. As a result, their photograph will appear in “The Megaphone Magazine’’ along with other win- 100 ners throughout the nation. Ann Marie Sullivan 101 Back Row: T. Parsons, K. Martin, C. Clarke, L. Priolo, L. Gillette, L. Moore, K. McGraef. Top Row: D. Rapillo, L. Steiger. M. Scallon, M. Kim. 103 First Row: G. Tomaino, D. DiRico, A. Mcncgay, M. Matta, E. Liberatore, R. Watson, J. Cartin, T. Dixon, T. Lengel, K. Lorrette, S. Cody, M. Moses. Second Row: Coach DeSantis, R. Ingram, J. Worsely, B. Milano, C. Smith, J. Marcucilli, J. Tuttle, K. Watson, J. Didato, K. Miller. Third Row: J. Wakeum, R. Rude, L. Valenti, R. Dube, G. Williams, D. Keiffer, K. Leberatore, K. Yafaloff, R. Furness. Fourth Row: J. Murad, L. Kcough, J. Hula, R. Eager, J. Goodnow, C. Cafferey, C. Emrich, S. Swartley, S. Keegan. Fifth Row: M. Priest, Smith, M. Keiras, B. Page, T. McGee, P. DeLeo, J. Morris. There was always excitement to be found on Friday nights or Saturday afternoons during the autumn when the Bethel Wildcats took to the field. Co-captains Rick Watson and Jeff Cartin led the team under the able guidance of Coaches DeSantis, Hunt, and Grabowski. Senior standouts on the 1976 Wildcat Eleven were Kevin Lorette, Reed Boullianne, and Mike Matta who were awarded WCC Conference Team honorable mention and Armand Menegay, Gary Tomaino, Rick Watson and Jeff Cartin who were chosen as members of the All Conference Team. Other capable seniors were Tom Lengel, Ken Parsons, Miller Moses, Tom Dixon, Sandy Cody, Dom DiRico, and Ernie Liberatore. 104 Standing: Coach Mark Goodwin, B. Uzwiak, B. Zuvich, C. Haig, L. Myers, B. McWilliams, D. Burke, M. Braun, M. Cahill, P. Wild, T. Uzwiak. W. Lasley, G. Biasi, M. Merritt, J. Olmstead, B. Hall, Coach John DeMille. Left to Right: M. Cahill, L. Myers, G. Biasi, M. Merritt, Coach John DeMille, T. Uzwiak, W. Laslcy, M. Braun. The success story of ’76 has to be the Bethel Cross Country team. Undefeated in dual meet competition for the past three years, the team has compiled a record of 39 wins and 0 losses. The maroon and white easily ran over the league and completely dominated the state sectionals. The Wildcat team then went on to win the Class M State Championship. Soon after, they took second in the State Open. These records were due mainly to much hard work and dedication to a sport almost unmatched anywhere. The pack was led by junior Pat Wild, who was undefeated in dual meet competition and held the course record on almost every course he ran. Tony Uzwiak was also undefeated in dual meet competition. Walter Lasley was their very capable Captain. Sophomore Dave Burke was the surprise of the year as he came from behind when needed. Gerry Biasi and Merrill Merritt were plagued with injuries yet were still invaluable to the team effort. Mark Braun, Mark Cahill, and Bob Hall fought it out between themselves through the year. Larry Myers rounded off the Varsity team. 106 1 w CROSS COUNTRY 107 Left to right: M. Merritt, W. Lasley, P. Wild, T. Uzwiak, Coach DeMille, G. Biasi, B. Hall. First Row: F. Musser, N. Theocharous, L. Rubin, A. Strother, A. Garcia. Second Row: E. Lamphier, B. Bass, M. McKormick, L. Gamarra, D. Thorton, W. Barlow. Third Row: Coach Fran Selleck, J. Markward, M. Butcher, B. Dixon, B. Pond, J. Hennessey, C. Deering, R. Kugler, Manager Tim Lindstrom. 108 Captains Mike McKormick, Lewis Gamarra, Dana Thornton, and Coach Fran Selleck. The Wildcat soccer team was the surprise of the fall season. Under the guidance of coaches Fran Selleck and Walter Hartsburg, and in their first year of varsity play, the team qualified for the state tournament. The young team was led by tri-captains senior Lewis Gamarra and juniors Mike McKormick and Dana Thorton. Gamarra and McKormick were also the team’s high scorers. Bethel offensive was led by senior John Hennessey, while the defense was led by Mark Butcher. Mike McKormick and Frank Musser were selected for the WCC All Star Team. The highlight of the season was the Wildcats holding league leading Weston to a 1-1 tie. Bethel ended the season with six win, five loss, and three tie record. Coach Fran Selleck, Seniors Mark Butcher, Lewis Gamarra, John Hennessey. Bottom Row: K. Smith, D. Gilbert, K. Rude, L. Gillette, B. Angle. Top Row: Mrs. S. Dec, G. Whittaker, M. Grosshart, T. Sutton, S. Fifield, W. Stumph, S. Grosshart, Mr. D. Nyitray. The Bethel High School Volleyball team completed its 1976-1977 year with a record of eight wins and eight losses. Led by Coaches Sandra Dec and David Nyitray, the team dis- played a team pride and spirit which was unequalled on the courts even in defeat. Senior standards were Tracee Sutton, Sue Fiefield, and Mary Ellen Grosshart. Left to right: Mrs. S. Dec, Susan Fifield, Tracee Sutton, Mary Ellen Grosshart. Tracee Sutton. 110 Susan Fificld 111 Bottom Row: L. Rider, L. Belardinelli, B. Lasley, K. Smith. Top Row: Mrs. Dec, L. Kessler, S. Grazioli, K. Boucher, D. DeLuca, B. Angle, Mr. Nyitray. First Row: L. Dalbis, M. Hali. Second Row: S. Traficanti, L. Pierre, J. Gould, J. Griffin, L. McArthur, D. Cooke, M. Bar- low. Third Row: T. Collins, K. Court way, P. VanScoy, P. Tar- rant, J. Uzwiak, R. Gunzy. Sitting: R. Miller, L. Pacear. First Row: C. Dorn, C. Sadler, D. Smerkanicz, M. Clarke, M. Teed, T. Miller, J. McCormick, K. LaSage. Second Row: M. MacNamara, S. Peterson, C. Meskill. M. Van Dyke. R. Oles, M. Davis, Miss Robertson. 112 FIELD HOCKEY While suffering a disappointing season in terms of games lost and won, the Bethel field hockey team displayed a competitive spirit which was the pride of Bethel High School. Each game was fought unceasingly, with our team never admit- ting defeat until the final whistle sounded, signall- ing an end to the contest. Senior members of the 1976-1977 squad were Tracee Collins, Karen Court way, Pam Tarrant, Jan Uzwiak, Roxanne Gunzy, Denise DeLeo, Diane Heller, and Mari- Lou Barlow, Manager. 113 SPIRIT Mr. Merullo has stated many times that the members of BHS are like a family. With this family idea, we have developed a certain pride and spirit in our school. Each one of us has become very attached to everything it represents. In any type of competition or event, our spirit has shown through. 114 115 116 First Row: K. Toombs, J. Hennessey, A. Boucher, T. Lengel, M. Matta, M. Priest, M. Rodriquez, D. DePace. Back Row: Coach Murkland, C. Ragonesi, D. Taylor, F. Foster, P. DeLeo, J. Rockwell. B. Peterson. G. McMann, K. Liberatore. Although they suffered through a losing season, the Ice Hockey Team was stronger this year than in the past. As a result of injuries which benched valuable players, they were unable to reach the high scores usually necessary to win. The result was a series of 2-1 or 3-2 defeats. The team, consisting of Seniors Alan Boucher, John Hen- nessey, Rebel Kidd, Tom Lengel, Mike Matta, Mike Priest, and Mike Rodriguez, and Juniors Ken Liberatore and Jeff Rockwell, never stopped fighting for a win. They demonstrated a spirit characteristic of the teams guided by Coach Fred Murkland. The 1977 Wildcat extends it con- gratulations to the team for its fine effort and wishes it success in the future. 117 Kneeling: S. Grazioli. K. Court way. Standing: Flo Saracelli, L. Pierrie, P. Van Scoy, P. Tarrant, S. Traficanti, E. McCollam, B. Angle, Carol Robertson. Basketball has always been a popular sport for girls as evidenced by the number of girls who “try out” for the team each year. Under the guidance of Miss Carol Robert- son, the girls had a very rewarding 1976-1977 season. The Varsity Team was led by Co-Captain Pam Tarrant and Junior Sue Grazioli. The team’s high scorer was Erin McCollam with a 9.2 point average per game. Members of the team include Senior Karen Courtway and Juniors Lynn Pierrie, Sue Traficanti, and Jennifer Gould. The JV Team had an overall good record of 8-9. Out- standing performances were contributed by Co-Captains Mary Jean Hall and Sue Grosshart. Wildcat ‘1977’ wishes the team the best of luck in future years. 118 First Row. Flo Saracelli, K. Oberhammer, E. Connor, R. Miller, L. Law, M. Clarke, S. Davis, K. LeSage, C. Dorn, B. Angel, Miss Robertson. Second Row. J. McCormick, B. Lasley, A. Malichio, D. Tomanio, M. Hall. 119 Seniors Karen Courtway, Erin McCollam, Pam Tarrant 120 BASKETBALL This year our basketball team, led by seniors Allen Ramos, Scott Mac- Donald, and Jay Whitlock, played a tough season. Tri-Captain Allen Ramos had an impressive average of 20.9 points per game and a total of 419 points, which is the second highest in the WCC. Support came from Scott MacDonald, plagued with knee injuries, and Jay Whitlock. Strong assistance came from juniors Jim Kenning, John Marcucilli, John Wolk, Lou Santo, Dave Robinet, and George Gaylord. Sophomores Ray Buckley, John Brawley, Dave Burke, and Tom McGee displayed real Wildcat effort for the JV team. 121 Kneeling: R. Buckley, L. Santo, J. Whitlock, B. Bolander. Standing: Coach Selleck, G. Gaylord, J. Marcucilli, D. Rabinet, A. Ramos, J. Kenning, J. Wolk. A1 Ramos Jay Whitlock 123 Kneeling: D. Burke, J. Brawley. Standing: L. Keough, G. Rose, T. McGee, M. Ingram, J. Fawcett, S. Teed, C Oberhammer, S. Swartley, B. Bass, L. Sproviero, F. Musser. During the Fall season, each class participates in the various competi- tions of Homecoming. Although we planned the floats, posters, and bulletin boards for months in advance, the week before Homecoming was always filled with frantic efforts to finish our projects. Remember the hairdryers, the spilled paint, and the questions concerning who really broke the door at Barlow’s and where did the supplies really come from? The festive day came all too soon. Cheerleaders did their cheers, the football players warmed up on the field, and the crowd became excited with anticipation. The moment of truth came at half- time when Mr. Murkland announced the winners. Following the excitement of the day came our victory dance to conclude the celebra- tion. This event was one of the highlights of our past four years. 124 125 HOMECOMING A. Uzwiak R. Pond With the help of each member, the Indoor Track Team had a strong season. The long hours spent training were well spent as was evident by their fine performances. In the high jump, transfer student Dave Dutke set a new record at 6'0 and Tony Uzwiak set a new WCC record in the 1,000 yard dash. Both of these members, along with hurdler Bob Pond, represented BHS in the State Championships. T. Emrich T. Uzwiak 127 Does a teacher's day end at 2:06 P.M.? To some students it may seem so but after a little observa- tion one can see that teachers put forth their efforts at all times during the day, before and after school. Getting up in front of a class and teaching requires great preparation. Teachers must make themselves completely familiar withothe day’s lesson. Many faculty members are working toward higher de- grees and spend much of their time studying and learning more about their fields. All of Bethel High’s faculty has earned the respect and apprecia- tion of the Class of ’77. 128 PREPARATION AND STUDY 129 BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION For each of our four years at B.H.S. Mr. Merullo and Mr. Forster have led our school with competence and authority. As our principal, Mr. Merullo had displayed both wisdom and understanding in dealing with the problems that inevita- bly arise during a school year. He has been not only our advisor, but also a personable and strong source of school spirit during our four years. Mr. Forster has had the tough task of having to discipline the students in B.H.S. Although sometimes we do not under- stand his actions, we realize that he has our best interests in mind. He has been a loyal friend to each member of our class. When we look back at our high school years, we will always remember Mr. Merullo and Mr. Forster with fond and grate- ful thoughts. 130 Frank C. Forster BETHEL ADMINISTRATION Bennett Plotkin, Superintendent Robert Gilchrest, Assistant Superintendent 131 Arnold Blum, Business Manager GUIDANCE Top to bottom, left to right David Nyitray Jean Morgan Rosemary Greene Lillian Lynch Charles Isselee 132 Dorothy Melvin, Pupil Services Connie Somoskovec, Secretary Hinda Wolf, Pupil Services Shirley Uzwiak, Secretary to Principal Elaine Hancock, Secretary Arlene Menegay 133 134 Daniel Moreno Susan Gallo Carol Robertson William Swanson, Athletic Director Ralph DeSantis Sandra Dec 135 136 Top to bottom, left to right Sandra Denike, Home Economics Carolyn Haley, Librarian Steve Gunn, Art Lynn Messner, Art Deborah Brown, Home Economics 137 Rona Lieberman Carol Brawley Peter Burak Carol Burak Carolee Fairchild, Dept. Head 138 Top to bottom, left to right Mary Collins DiAnne Boudreau Pamela Chapman Susan Blaisdell, Reading Mary Louise Wallace 139 Top to bottom, left to right: Elizabeth Trott, School Nurse Jack Leonard, Resource Joseph Tarrant, Work Experience. 140 141 Top to bottom, left to right Joseph Pacific Leonard Uzwiak William Kost, Audio-Visual Director Susan Leonard, Special Education Mary Deakin, School Nurse 145 Top to bottom, left to right Francis Selleck, Dept. Head Denise Boule David Matte Michael Pellegrino 146 147 Every student in B.H.S. has participated in an activity which demanded of the individual his time, effort, and disciplined labor. Whether it was a play, a concert or service project the rewards could be spectacular. The planning, practice, and presentation cycle was no sooner ended than it seemed time to start once more. We loved every minute of it. 149 150 FASHION SHOW “Lollipops to Roses” was the sixth annual BHS fashion show. Each individual worked many hours to prepare the outfit of her choice. Finally, on January 19, the girls modeled their creations. The evening was a spectacular event. Many thanks go to Miss Brown for all of her time and devotion. 151 Each year, the Bethel AFS chapter hosts a student from a foreign country. This year the student was Midori Kuroiwa from Japan. The club, under the leadership of Mrs. Rose- mary Pardalis, was very successful this year. First, they sold Wildcat pins throughout the school. With the help of the Adult Chapter, they sold citrus fruit from Florida. The pro- ceeds went toward sending a student from Bethel to another country. This year, AFS was lucky enough to have two short term exchanges. Four students went to Mississippi and ten students went to Buffalo, New York. The officers of the club were Lisa Drucker, President, Lisa Grennie, Vice-President, Mark Virgilio, Treasurer, and Kathy Vecchia, Secretary. Bottom Row: Lisa Druker, Midori Kuroiwa, Lisa Grcnnie. Top Row: Kathy Vecchia, Mark Virgilio, Ann Sullivan. 153 Gerri Druker, Midori Kuroiwa, Lisa Druker. Hie claw of 77 Donation $ JUNIOR SHOW 154 JUNIOR-SENIOR SEMI FORMAL DRESS UP DAY 155 As we look back on the months of hard work and determination, a certain sense of pride has developed. When we first started over a year ago, the blind anticipation led us to believe that work on the Wildcat would be filled with fun and enjoyment, but now, in reflection, we know the frustration and discouragement that goes into producing this kind of book. It has become apparent to us that without the help and guidance of Mr. Loren Euvrard and Mr. Michael Pellegrino this yearbook would not exist. They sacrificed many hours of each day, and were always there when we needed them. We have thanked them many times, but we would like to take this opportunity to thank them again for their patience and understanding. THANK YOU!!! Literary Chairman — Caryl Kirschbaum. Specialities Chairman — Tony Uzwiak. YEARBOOK STAFF 156 Editors — Liz Morhardt and Linda Scalici. Douglas Yagaloff — Editor 157 First Row: K. Courtway, G. Hafncr, R. Barman. Second Row: M. Grosshart, J. Ruskin, M. Satumo, A. Sullivan. Third Row: S. Fiefield, T. Collins, T. Uzwiak, R. Andrews, T. Dixon, M. Cahill. Front Row: A. Didato, L. Noe, P. Kirschbaum, C. Sadler, P. Tarrant. Second Row: B. Levigne, V. Kerrigan, J. Antanaitis, C. Maggi, P. Van Scoy. Standing: D. Testa, B. Shogren, L. Priolo, J. Horton, L. Martel, Douglas Yagaloff. BAND Front Row: D. Garde, S. Ritch, M. Ingram. Back Row: J. Eirermann, B. Lasley, D. Clement. 158 First Row: R. Ingram, B. Page, G. Graef, F. Protois, D. Benedict, W. Barlow. Second Row: M. Markward, W. Lasley, K. Perschino, M. Piera, J. Wakeham, L. Penyak, F. Musser. Third Row: B. Graef, M. Finn, A. Letizia, N. Leach, G. Kugler, J. Clement, S. Barman. Fourth Row: M. Smith, B. Moses, C. Dorn, K. Yagaloff, R. Rockwell. FRENCH CLUB. First Row: S. Traficanti, L. Myers, M. Shannon, M. Van Dyke. Standing: S. Grosshart, D. Collins, K. Hook, K. Epple, T. Collins, B. Hanlon, Walter Hartsberg. 159 KEY CLUB. First Row: F. Hafner, J. Wolk, R. Barman, D. YagalofF, G. Hafner, Tom Dixon. Second Row: T. Parsons, B. Page, R. Markey, R. Satumo, B. Dixon, L. Patti, J. Rockwell, D. Dietter, A. Sullivan. FUTURE NURSES CLUB. First Row: R. Gunzy, K. Epple, J. Uzwiak, G. Ryan, Second Row: K. Vecchia, D. Ashworth, P. Tarrant, M. Saturno, A.M. Sullivan, J. Horton, Mrs. Trott. Third Row: L. Hafner, M. Mottola, L. Uhrig, B. Angel. 160 A. V. First Row: F. Gearl, J. Corrao, H. Howley, K. Madkour, M. McArthur, A. Roberts, T. Russi. Second tow.Mr. Kost, M. Roma, C. Downes, G. Gaylord, B. Dixon, E. Borsey, G. Holt, V. Williams. STUDENT COUNCIL — First row. M. Kim, J. Vecchia, L. Lapine. K. Clarke, K. Muller, L. Dalbis, E. Lu, M. Vaghi, N. Leach, K. McGraf, J. McCormick, J. Griffin, D. Sappone, J. Ruskin, Second row: P. Hyra, J. Griffin, M. Hall, F. Hafner, B. Byrnes, L. Gillete, K. Vecchia, M. Virgilio, L, Grennie, M. Barlow, D. Cooke, S. Boullianne, A. DiRico, Third row: Mr. Matte, C. Emmet, J. Nash, M. Lenner, L. Lauf, S. Wells, L. Clarke, K. Epple, A. Sullivan, M. Satumo, M. Shannon, S. Strothers, T. Sutton, A. Moreno, S. Steiger, D. Yagaloff, R. Graef, A. Gilbert, D. Smith, C. Streaman, L. Martel. Fourth row:C. Dorn, B. Catsavits, L. Seth, G. Greaf, R. Satumo, R. Barman, J. Izzo, D. Deleo, M. Rodriguez, S. Casey, D. Barman, D. Hyra, L. Penyak, Mr. Bibeau. 161 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS — Bottom: K. Vecchia, secretary, M. Virgilio, treasurer. L. Grennie, vice-president, M. Barlow, president. Top row: Mr. Matte, Mr. Bibeau. TROUPE Troupe is Bethel High’s theater club. It presents two productions each year. Under the direction of Mrs. Yolanda Loughran, Troupe enjoyed a very successful 1976-77 season. In November, they presented “You Can’t Take It With You’’, a comedy about a strange but easygoing family in the 1930’s. The Spring play, “A Thurber Carnival’’, is a collection of James Thurber’s short stories. Under the direction of Mrs. Loughran, each play always turns out to be a fine evening of entertainment. 162 163 Bottom Row: M. McCarthy, P. Hyra, M. Grosshart, L. Buckley, K. Kratky, R. Messner, C. Kirschbaum, L. McArthur, L. Yarr. Second Row: D. Link, C. Haitsch, B. Moritz, V. Williams, K. Hooke, F. Noonan, M. Vaghi, J. Pfaeler, J. Downs, C. Ducet. Third Row: R. Hugo, R. Braddock, R. Young, W. Miska, T. Smith, R. Dye, T. Russi, M. Rasmussen. LIBRARY AIDES. First Row: Mrs. Mullens, Miss Haley, A. Saunders, B. Angel, J. Downs, Second Row: J. Lamoreaux. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row: G. Hafner, M. Shannon, K. Epple, G. Lu, A. Sullivan, M. Saturno. C. Kirshbaum, K. Courtway. Second Row: T. Lengel, E. Liberatore, L. Pawlak, S. Strothers, M. Barlow, D. Yagoloff, W. Lasley, V. Williams, J. Hennessey. Third Row: L. Myers, T. Dixon, T. Uzwiak, J. Beckwith, I. Hanlon, R. Faillace, W. Shogren. 164 SKI CLUB. Front Row: J. Griffen, T. Parsons, L. Matteson, L. Heincke, L. Morhwinkle, K. Cox, T. Francisco. Second Row: M. Vaghi, L. Druker, T. Buckley, S. Siruthers, D. DeLeo, S. Loughran, A. Moore, C. Herman, K. Kratky, R. Fritzler. Third Row: M. Kuroiwa, Y. Bizcr, N. Basil, W. Harris, J. Stange. L. McArthur, L. Rague, C. Coe, C. Clarke, D. Corson, B. VanScoy, Mrs. Budreau, B. Harris. Fourth Row: R. Young, L. Boles, A. Haraske, M. Anderson, R. Furniss, M. Butcher, T. Ledford, A. Struthers, J. Wakeham, B. Page, J. Vecchia, M. Scanlon, M. Roderiguez. 165 MACRAME CLUB. Front Row: Miss Denike, C. Kowalski, C. Griswold, D. Heller, K. Hook, C. Clarke, B. Krompinger, C. Herman. R. Carl, T. Collins, Miss Brown. Second Row: G. Druker, M. Teed, M. Davies, B. Angel, K. Young, K. Haitch, S. Highsmith. The Senior Play, a rewritten ver- sion of the “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” tale, was a successful production. Hard work and serious effort helped to produce this come- dy. A special thanks to directors Walt Lasley and Kathy Vecchia for their ability to get the job done, and making it enjoyable for cast, crew, and audience. 166 Directors: W. Lasley K. Vecchia Cast: K. Ragenesi, L. Morhardt, H. Longo, R. Barman, T. Dixon, E. Thomas, K. Courtway, D. Fcrbcr, M. Saturno, D. Heller, D. Yagaloff, M. Cahill, D. Hale, M. Merritt, J. Marcucilli, D. DiRico, G. Lu, K. Epple, T. Collins, C. Mackor, M. Shannon, L. Pawlak, C. Griswold, L. Meyers, A. Sullivan, S. Mead, M. Virgilio, M. Barlow, R. Watson, S. MacDonald, S. Cody, K. Parsons, A. Ramos, S. Strother, S. Fifield, R. Rasamny, J. Izzo, T. Buckley, A. Menegay, D. DeLeo, M. Moses, T. Uzwiak, D. Deshnow, R. Gunzy, L. Gammara, B. Solkol 167 FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB. First Row: D. Linck, B. Leach. M. Shannon. M. Mottola. Second Row: L. Yarr, D. Yagaloff, V. Williams, G. Ryan, S. Wells. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION. First Row: R. Vecchia, E. Kessler, E. Westlake, C. Hanzelko, T. Lafferty, L. Morhardt, K. Vecchia. Second Row: B. Vigue, A. Moreno. J. Izzo, J. Wood. M. Virgilio, Mrs. Moreno, D. DeLeo. Third Row: D. Wocgsch, H. Paris, R. Sharp, P. McManus, G. Pancotti, G. Brum, T. Hesse, W. Hesse, T. Sharp, C. Noe, C. Lange, Fourth Row: K. Boucher, P. Emmans, H. Peterson, A. Polilo, V. Laramie, C. Atkins, S. Ventrella, C. Kolscar. 168 NEWSPAPER. First Row: A.. Smith, K. Yagaloff, G. Graef, D. Yagaloff, M. Rodriguez. Second Row:T. Seltenreich, S. Downes, A.M. Sullivan, D. DeLeo, R. Hugo. Third Row: R. Graef, W. Barlow, T. Dixon, J. Rockwell PEP CLUB. First Row.C. Tooke, L. Rague, L. McArthur, S. Lofgren, K. Hooke, J. Ruskin, M. Vaghi, A. Godkin, S. Duff, A. Smith. Second Row:D. Ashworth, S. Grazioli, R. Carl, A. Letizia, J. Horton, N. Basil, Y. Bizer, K. Smith, K. Orr, L. Hall, L. Lapine, L. Olmstead, B. Harris. Third Row: M.L. Barlow, E. White, Connie Reed, Fourth Row: S. Keiffer, P. Hyra, M.E. Grosshart, K. Gantnier, M. Davies, M. Teed, S. Highsmith, C. Scollon, T. Katan, C. Rapillo, D. Crozier, M. Kurowia, K. Haitsch, M. Sporbeck, K. Tomainio, Miss Boule. 169 STAGE BAND First Row: T. Smith, B. Pond, S. Strothers, B. Shogren, L. Gamarra. Second Row: N. Leach, L. Penyak, W. Lasley, M. Piere. Third Row: M. Van Dyke, J. Letiza, M. Finn, A. Letiza, Mr. Anthony. GIRL’S CHORUS First Row: J. Downs, C. Ducet, C. Hagher, K. Zel, K. Young, K. Haitsh, M. Scalon. Second Row: P. Trester, C. Kirschbaum, R. Esselman, L. Hall, K. Zowine, S. Cornell, E. Connors. Third Row: L. Buckely, K. Kratky, R. Fritzler, S. Bishop, D. Bozzutto, Mrs. Gustafson. Fourth Row: C. Channey, M. McCarthy, M. Simpson, M. Vaghi, D. Dietter, K. Rude. CHORUS 171 Kneeling: T. Jackcier, D. Link. Standing: J. Pfaeler, B. Levine, S. Homack. ALL STATE AUDITIONERS. First Row:M.L. Barlow, B. Dixon, R. Campbell, L. Fandetti. Second Row: R. McQuilkan, S. Struthers, T. Buckley, T. Smith, D. Wogshch, K. Percshino, L. Buckley, V. Williams. jf SINE NOMINE SINGERS. First Row: B. Leach, T. Buckley, C. Lange, M VanDyk Second Row: B. Dorn, M L. 172 First Row: Patricia Buckley, Sara Strother, Grieg Lu. In Background: Ruth Esselman. First Row: Dana Wokgsch, Carol Lang, Laura Malachio, Kathy Zowine. Right Back: Keith Perschino. Barlow, V. Williams. Third Row: S. Struthers, K. Epple. D. Wogshch. 173 Ask a typical underclassman what he likes about school and he will probably answer, “Nothing!” As an after- thought he might add, Well, history is kind of fun.” Nothing can be exciting all of the time. School is no exception. We have all felt the joy of finally under- standing that algebra, or of getting a 95 on an English test, or of passing biology. Still, all of us have done our share of clock watching and catching up on sleep. 174 176 177 HOMEROOM 223. First Row: R. Kimball, G. Adkins, C. Caffcry, G. Leroux. Second Row: R. Kugler, S. Johnson, K. Keenan, M. Lehner, L. Lauf, S. Keough, T. Johansson, L. Keeler. Third Row: M. Kessler, C. Kulscar, T. Ledford, D. Keiffer, G. Kravarik, K. Liberatore. HOMEROOM 221. First Row: A. Dempsey, G. Duxbury, R. Eager. J. Didato. C. Emmet, D. Gilbert, D. Gilbert, V. Esper. Second Row: R. Dye, T. Emrich, C. Downs, R. Dube, K. Gesh, L. Druker, N. Gilfeather, B. Dixon, E. Dorn, E. Gamara. 178 JUNIORS HOMEROOM 231. First Row: C. Oscar, T. Nolan, J. Pattison, L. Picnic, G. Moseley Williams, R. Neal, J. Nash. Second Row: F. Noonan, S. Payuk, D. Moran, W. Neugebauer, B. Oman, L. Noe, M. O’Neil, J. Murad. HOMEROOM 222. First Row: R. Graef, M. Glinko, A. Garcia. E. Humiston, G. Graef, C. Hilton, M. Haig. Second Row:S. Grosshart, L. Hafner, S. Grazioli, J. Griffin, R. Hatscher, K. Hogan, C. Hager, A. Greene, J. Hanlon. 179 HOMEROOM 233. L. Shannon, S. Sproviero, T. Smith, B. Sicmenn, M. Strohm, P. Staib. Second Row: M. Tooke, M. Stabcr, J. Stange, R. Sharp, L. Tibbatts. S. Traficanti, C. Scollon, W. Stumpf, Third Row: K. Tallent. C. Smith, C. Caffery, G. Adkin, T. Ledford, R. Martin. 180 HOMEROOM 233. First Row: D. Crozier, D. Cook, G. Fird, C. Cher, D. Allen, Second Row:G. Damici, J. Corson, D. Collins, L. DeLouis, S. Corley, A. Coy, K. Dcering. HOMEROOM 232. First Row: L. Rubin, D. Riccardi, C. Tupper, L. Shannon, K. Watson, R. Pond, C. Schneider. Second Row: C. Rapillo, L. Raguc, M. Rasmussen, D. Sapone, M. Rieve, J. Rockwell, D. Russell. HOMEROOM 219. First Row: R. Bennett, D. Brown, R. Bennett, C. Barr, K. Boucher. D. Bozzuto, L. Buckley, B. Bolander. Second Row: D. Bauer, L. Hutchinson, L. Boles. C. Chaney, S. Boulliannc. G. Adkins, C. Caffrey, L. Molinaro. HOMEROOM 224. First Row:?. McManus, C. McCollam, S. Main, D. Maggi, D. Cook, L. Shannon. Second Row: M. Moore. S. Lofgrcn, L. McArthur, C. Manolakes. D. Miller. S. Teed, Mrs. Pardalis. 182 f 183 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS. Front Row: Ann Gilbert. Letitia Law. Standing: Sean Casey, Mr. W. Hamburg 184 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Joanne Griffen, Sue Boullianne, Debra Cooke. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Front Row: Elena Lu, Barbara Brynes, Second Row: Lisa Dalbis. 185 HOMEROOM 208. First Row: K. Wakeham, J. Wakcham, E. White, K. Zcllc, G. Whittaker, L. Vooris, T. Vemagallo. Second Row: L. Yarr, K. Young, J. Vincent, D. Webb, M. Vandyk, J. Vecchia, L. Walther, E. Wood, H. Veach. 186 HOMEROOM 227. First Row.L. Dalbis, M. Davies, T. Cook, P. Corson, L. Donnigan, J. Corrao, C. Dakin, Second Row: D. Diettcr, S. Down, C. Crowley, K. Dillon, C. Cox, E. Connor, L. Cook, D. Dillon, J. Dann. HOMEROOM 225. First Row: S. Bishop. D. Benedict. Y. Bizer. D. Barman, M. Anderson. Second Row: N. Basil, L. Blauvelt, S. Allen, B. Bass, D. Bera, R. Marron, S. Borman, J. Benicewicz. Third Row: J. Antanaitis, C. Abrams. D. Bertozzi, J. Arico, D. Cahill. SOPHOMORES 187 HOMEROOM 229. First Row: A. Hill, L. Grolich, D. Hill, M. Hall. Second Row: F. Hafner, A. Godkin, B. Harris, J. Griffen, S. Hixson. Third Row: R. Hennesey, C. Haitsch, J. Glinko, J. Goodno, M. Guthrie. HOMEROOM 209. First Row:}. Maisano, J. Main, J. Markward, E. Lamphicr, R. Markcy, W. MacWilliams, G. Kugler, A. Malichio, L. LaPinc, J. LaPine, J. Lctizia, T. Lchcny, E. Lu, A. Lctizia. D. Linck. 188 G. Laughlin. D. Lemkc. Second Row: HOMEROOM 205. First Row: B. Scollon. D. Raposo, A. Saunders, P. Riddan, R. Satumo. Second Row: J. Schlemmer, M. Rees, C. Ragonesi, A. Roberts, I. Riccardi, R. Ramos. HOMEROOM 228. First Row: J. Ford, N. Fry, M. Firmo, S. Gentile, S. Duff, C. Emmet, M. Dwinells. Second Row: F. Foster, J. Fawcett, F. Gearl, K. Downs, L. Gillett, V. Frazer, M. Finn, Ms. Chapman. 189 HOMEROOM 202. First Row:U. McNamara. N. Moretti, C. Meskill, M. McArthur. SecondRow:G. McMahon. L. Mendonca, F. Musser. M. Nelson, K. Miller. R. Noyce. W. Moses. Third Row: R. Muller. J. McNamara. J. Morris, T. McGee, K. Muller, R. Mosley Williams, B. Moritz, P. McCarthy, R. Matthews. HOMEROOM 201. First Row: K. Tomanio, T. Tozzoli, K. Oscar. Second Row: R. Stoughton, M. Sporbeck, K. Strolin, P. Trestor, D. Strucky, J. Seminara, J. Sopczak, A. Smith. Third Row: R. Traficanti, R. Slagle, J. Thorson, S. Teed, M. Smith, D. Taylor, S. Swartley, A. Torcasio. HOMEROOM 226. First Row: K. Clement, C. Clarke, R. Carl, G. Branccky. Second Row: J. Caprio, M. Connolly, C. Coe, K. Bonsignore, D. Clement. Third Row: D. Burke, D. Caffrey, B. Byrnes, J. Brawley, A. Branca, R. Campbell, C. Carlson. HOMEROOM 204. First Row: T. Parsons, L. Priolo, G. Peck, P. O’Neill, J. Pfaehler, K. O’Rourke. Second Row: B. Page, L. Patterson, M. Piera, K. Oscar, D. Peterson. 193 FRESHMEN HOMEROOM 103. First Row: M. Wagner, G. Waterman. S. Williamson, M. Wittshire, D. Tomaino, A. Uzwiak, J. Villane, B. Yanak, G. White, Second Row: J. Venturi, J. Vehmer, B. VanScoy, R. White, M. Teed, K. Ventrella, M. Thomas, G Thorton, D. Testa, H. Veach, J. Tarrant. HOMEROOM 209. First Row:W. Barhite, J. Baker, K. Bonsignore, S. Ashworth, L. Bonomo, M. Brodrick, Second Row: G Albanese, D. Bedient, A. Andrews, M. Aho, R. Bourginone, J. Branecky, E. Bruce, B. Angel, L. Belardinelli. 194 I HOMEROOM 211. First Row:B. Filch, C. Early, J. Dursi, L. Fragamelli, M. Estell, T. Emrich, M. Duff. Second Row: J. Downes, C. Dom, A. Dirico, M. Draper, D. Ferber, P. Faillace, M. Esper, K. Deschnow, M. Dwinells. HOMEROOM 107. First Row: D. Poklemba, B. Parker, D. Peracchio, L. Packer, L. Palmer, S. Racenet, L. Penyak, D. Rubley, R. Quell. Second Row: P. Preston, A. Peterson, E. O’Connor, J. Peck, B. Pinterick, B. Peterson, K. Orr, R. Pierrie, C. Oscar. 195 HOMEROOM 104. First Row: L. Seth, M. Smith, D. Smith, C. Smith, C. Sadler. Second Row: L. Steiger, M. Scanlon, L. Stolle, E. Sapone, M. Stennett, D. Smerkanicz, P. Sansome, Third Row: W. Smith, D. Scolpino, L. Sproviero, B. Smith, D. Smith, C. Streaman. HOMEROOM 217. First Row: C. Hall. R. Harris, R. Grosshart, R. Gunther. Second Row: K. Hensel, T. Humiston, C. Hefner, L. Heinecke, C. Haig, D. Holt. Third Row: K. Gunther, K. Hula, A. Gilbert, M. Greco, K. Hall, M. Hixon, J. Hoyenski, B. Humiston, C. Glinko. HOMEROOM 216. First Row: J. McCormick, L. Moore, R. Miller, T. Miller, P. McHugh, D. Muller, K. McGrath, F. Monda. Second Row: L. Miller, L. Mohrwinkel, V. Mills, R. Mitchell. 196 HOMEROOM 210. First Row: J. Dannatt, J. Dalsgaard. S. Davis, D. Depace, P. Demarco, M. Cody, D. Corson. Second Row: J. Coyle, C. Demarco. D. Cook, B. Coleman, C. Clapp, B. Catsavas, J. Cottrell. Third Row.S. Carlo, L. Delmonica, M. Conklin, M. Curry, B. Daly, M. Cleary, K. Cleary, S. Casey. HOMEROOM 106. First Row: A. Ricketts, E. Reynolds, L. Sacco, D. Roka, D. Rubley, T. Ryan. Second Row. S. Ross, K. Roy, D. Ridgeway. R. Rider, P. Roche, D. Reynolds, P. Rogers. Third Row: G. Sach, S. Ritch, B. Raynor, R. Russ, M. Ricci, M. Munuchi, K. Roderiguez. 197 HOMEROOM 215. First Row: W. Landry, H. McTonic, C. Martin, L. Mattson, N. Leach, L. Martel, M. McCollam. Second Row: L. Law, C. Maggi, D. Lilley, B. Lasley, M. McCarthy. K. LeSage, B. Lownds, C. Malichio, C. Marvin. Third Row:}. Liuci, A. Marron, J. Lynch, D. Manucci, C. Lemke, P. Liberatore, J. Laucius, P. Martin, C. Lewis, G. Letts, R. Lehner. HOMEROOM 214. First Row:}. Kane, M. Kravarik, T. LaBarre, R. Johansson, R. Janofsky. SecondRow: . Kerigan, P. Kirschbaum, S. Keiffer, J. Kane. V. Jacksier, R. Killian, N. Kirschbaum. 198 The Class of 1977 takes this opportunity to thank the advertisers, patrons, and sponsors cited on the following pages. Their generous support of our efforts in publishing “Wildcat 1977” is sincerely appreciated. SENIOR PARENT SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Biasi Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. Epple Mr. and Mrs. John Esselman Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Heller III Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kidd Mr. and Mrs. Barton B. Leach Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Liberatore Mr. and Mrs. Phillip K. Lu Mr. and Mrs. L. Armand Menegay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Morhardt Mr. and Mrs. Harold Noe Mr. and Mrs. Dante Patti Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pawlak Robert B. Piorkowski, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Scalici Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Steiger Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Uzwiak Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Welter Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Paris The Hancock and Budd Family Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie W. Thomas SPONSORS Dress Well Cleaners The Sycamore SENIOR PARENT PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. James Beckwith Lidwina Betz Mr. and Mrs. Jean C. Boullianne Mr. and Mrs. Robert Braddock Mr. and Mrs. John Clement, Sr. and Family Mr. and Mrs. Domenick DiRico The Harvey Druker Family Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Ferber Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gradia Mr. and Mrs. August Izzo Mr. and Mrs. James LaFlam Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malichio Mr. and Mrs. Martin Piskura Mr. and Mrs. Leland Priest Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Ricci Mr. and Mrs. Saturno Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shogren Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Uzwiak PATRONS Bethel Cycle Shop Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Blaisdell Deborah D. Brown Peter, Carol, and Lisa Burak Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DeBlois Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Eggleston Mr. and Mrs. James N. Greene, Jr. William R. Kost Ken and Diane Krenick Mrs. Yolanda Loughran Lillian Lynch David and Laurie Matte Emanuel A. Merullo Miss Jean A. Morgan Tom and Rosemary Pardalis Mary Lou Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Menegay, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Collins Best of Luck In The Future To The Class Of 1977 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Myers HUB SPIRITS THE BERNARD J. DOLAN COMPANY Fuel Oils Mason Supplies Ready Mix Cements General Contractor 213 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Connecticut 748-9231 Compliments of Best Wishes To The Class of 1977 From The Class of 1980 INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SAFEGUARDS CORP AUTOMATION INDUSTRIES, INC. SPERRY DIVISION Shelter Rock Road Danbury, Connecticut (203) 748-3581 203 Compliments Of CONSOLIDATED CONTROLS CORPORATION Bethel Connecticut 06801 Compliments Of MESINGER MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Bethel, Connecticut 06801 I NEWTOWN SAVINGS BANK To the Class of 1977 CONGRATULATIONS 39 Main St., Newtown — 426-2563 106 Greenwood Ave., Bethel — 744-3233 BETHEL BULLDOGS Main St. Southbury — 264-6561 Member FDIC Compliments of HELI-COIL Best Wishes To The Class of “77” ALLSTATE Congratulations to The Class of “77” ROCANO’S SPORTING GOODS John H. Ba'rlow 22 White St. Danbury, Conn. Agent Sears Roebuck and Co. 205 129 Main St. Danbury, Conn. Bus. 743-4876 Res. 744-2131 Best of Luck To The Class of 1977 BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL President — MariLou Barlow Vice Pres. — Lisa Grennie Secretary — Kathy Vecchia Treasurer — Mark Virgilio Advisors — Mr. David Matte, Mr. A1 Bibeau CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1977 From The Class of 1978 President — Sue Boullianne Vice Pres. — Kathy Tupper Secretary — Debra Cooke Treasurer— Jo Ann Griffen Advisor — Mr. Ralph DeSantis Best Wishes To The Class of 1977 From The Class of 1979 President — Barbara Burns Vice Pres. — Kathy Muller Secretary — Elaine Lu Treasurer — Lisa Dalbis 206 Best Wishes From The WILDCAT CORNER “Old Fashioned Tea Room New Fashioned Ideas” TEA AND SYMPATHY BOUTIQUE Joanne VanScoy — proprietor 109 Greenwood Ave Bethel, Conn. 06801 743-4377 The Distributive Ed. Store 126-128 Greenwood Ave Bethel 744-0945 MISTER DONUT o Shopping Center West Redding 938-2629 THE ENGLISH DRUG CO. Since 1905 We extend to each member of the Class of 1977 our — Free Prescription Delivery Surgical Supplies Sales and Rentals — Russell Stover Candies — Hallmark Cards — Cosmetics — Photo Supplies — Rexall Drug Record Charge System — Master Charge — wishes for a bright and successful future. 207 HEYMAN-HOGAN AGENCY INC. INSURANCE THE BANKING CENTER 269 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Connecticut 06801 (203) 743-9090 2 Stony Hill Road — Route 6 Bethel, Connecticut 06801 (203) 792-6800 Congratulations to the Class of 1977 COUNTERPOINT “everything for the needlepointer” 188 Greenwood Ave. Bethel, Connecticut Edward J. Nugent Jr. Banking Officer CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK Phones 748-0889 — 748-7077 BELARDINELLI TIRE CO., INC. Stony Hill Office Bethel Office Rt. 6 and Old Fleetwood and Hawleyville Rd. Grassy Plain Bethel, Connecticut Street Bethel, CT News Times and Recapping Wholesale and Retail All Major Brands Tulio Belardinelli Beech St. HBMHI Bethel, Conn. HMBI Phone 748-0116 ELEPHANT AND CASTLE ACCENT ON BEAUTY BY MARIO “Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts” 127 Greenwood Ave. Bethel, Connecticut 06801 Route 6 — Stony Hill Bethel, Connecticut 06801 Member of Conn. Hair Dressing Assoc. 208 SHEB4RD5 Moving and Storage Service. Warehouse and Distribution Center Bethel, Connecticut “Service is Our Business. There are no charges for arrangements made through our agency ” BETHEL PIZZA HOUSE “20 Minute Service’ RobusteUi TRAVEL SERVICE, INC 206 Greenwood Avenue Bethel, Connecticut “You’ve tried them all, now Try the best” 748-1427 THORNTON REAL ESTATE, INC. Danbury Bethel Office Route 6, Stony Hill 792-8111 Offices also in New Milford and Brookfield Commercial Investment Division Brookfield Office Park — 775-2595 30 Full Time Professionals — Guaranteed Salesplan — Free Value Analysis Open: Weekdays (203) 748-4442 10:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. SWISS PASTRY SHOP ALICE’S FLOWER SHOP (Weddings — Funerals — Arrangements) 32 Grassy Plain St. Bethel, Connecticut 06801 Phone: 792-2217 Owners: Alice and Miller Moses 269 Greenwood Ave. Bethel, Connecticut 06801 Rudi and Lucille Hauser 209 Congratulations To The Class of 1977 and Best Wishes from NOE’S 102 Greenwood Ave. HUB CLEANERS Bethel, Connecticut Tel. 743-1277 YOUR FAMILY DEPARTMENT STORE Greenwood Ave. Bethel Master Charge Bank AmeriCard Congratulations To The Class of “77” Electrical Resistance Alloys THE KANTHAL from CORPORATION THE AMBER ROOM Wooster St. Bethel, CT. 06801 Stacy Road Danbury, Conn. High Temperature Heating Elements 210 RONNIE’S INC. MEN’S AND BOYS’ WEAR Good Luck A NEW GRADUATE AND A NEW COMPANY, LIKE INSTAPACK, Both have one thing in common — Both have the opportunity to make their own future. On behalf of the employees at Best Wishes To The Class Of ’77 INSTAPACK, 203 Main St. Danbury, Conn. WE ALL WISH YOU A BRIGHT AND CHALLENGING FUTURE. 792-7999 Congratulations and Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1977 211 Bethel Republican Town Committee It was easy as rag dolls and mud pies Back then Before we were even ten. The trucks and the doll clothes Cowboys, Indians, bows and arrows. Teddy Bears to first grade Childhood memories never fade. Blue for boys and pink for girls Water guns, Halloween and all those Banana curls. Birthdays were days filled with fun We’d play pin the tail and hide and seek Until our special day was done. We were curious, mischievous We laughed and we cried and we never understood about Grandpa Who died. First Row: K. Kratky, R. Esselman, D. Clement, L. Breese, Moved. Second Row: J. Katz, G. Smerkanicz, C. Palmer, M. Vaghi, V. Williams, K. Petit, Moved, C. Peterson, J. Christos. Third Row: M. Haskell, B. Iannacone, R. Van Scoy, Moved, J. Izzo, A. Menegay, W. Shogren, Moved, D. Hale. 212 « 213 The years kept rolling And our dolls went strolling Through ballet, training wheels, And be good for babysitter deals. Playing “grown-up” was our new Favorite game. It was that time in our life when we Hated our name. But those years brought us days of Junior High As we thankfully bid elementary school Goodbye, While our parents were making sure That their hearts were strong For the struggle of adolescence, Said to be long. Blue jeans and sneakers Official dress for school. Unless you were just one of the uncool. Monica said Jerry told Karen that Terry told Bonnie that Linda loves Ronnie. And so went those teeny boppin’ maturity poppin’ years. 214 215 First Row: P. Villane, L. Schaffer, K. Gaboardi, C. Didato, Moved. Second Row: K. Licursi, D. Sadler, D. Finn, K. Lorreltc, K. Henry, J. Derbyshire, R. Priolo, C. Palmer, A. Birch, R. Trester, H. Paris, J. Cartin. Third Row: C. Connoly, Moved, D. Heller, S. Meade, J. Light, T. Friedman, Moved, D. Holt, Mr. Boyle. 216 The new years of High School quickly Approached. We didn’t want to go, We had to be coaxed. Initiation, accusations Tantalizing conversations. Floats and dances — our first real Romances. Remember freshman humiliation? Class rings, queens and kings Biology, Geometry, U.S. History Trigonometry. There was the library, the cafe, Remember all the times we’d laugh. School lunches, cross country runs, How about the Cheerleaders all in bunches Football, basketball — transfers from Other schools, hoping they’d be Tall. And finally Maturation, full formation Last but not least Graduation. Toni Friedman 217 Our memories of Bethel are as varied as the individuals in the Class of 1977. There are the memories of the Volunteer Fire Department we wondered about, the police we came to know so well, the library with its worn and limited number of texts, the streets winding like medieval cowpaths through woods and new developments, and the ancient schools which threaten soon to become priceless an- tiques. Of course our fondest memories will be reserved for the wonderful men and women we came to know in our early years in Bethel. While many of us may soon leave this town their faces, words and antics will be recalled and treasured by each of us in the future years of our lives. 218 « 219 avs rr.v CCA zf. w • . fV,wv Z V � .'Vi � 'V ✓ .. V ,,