Cardinal Newman High School - Accolade Yearbook (West Palm Beach, FL)

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My, how you ' ve CHANGED! As a freshman you ' re always looking up at people. Now I ' m looking down. — Jim McGrath neared began soon after Labor Day Weekend, and that typical senior arragance only worsened as the year progressed. Seniors wore anything from sheets to diapers on Homecoming theme Day and Halloween. For the first time, in recent history, a Newman dance was successful: the Punk Rock Dance, which was sponsored by the Exchange Club and held in March. Costumes were outrageous, and more than one girl left school early that Friday to have their hair dyed in bright multi-colors. Other seniors punked out in painted t-shirts, un- matched shoes, gawdy jewelry, and battery operated flashing sunglass- ess. And the highlight of the even- ing was the rock lobster dance per- formed by over 100 punkers. Senior Karen Kemp summed up the entire event, It was great - everyone went wild and just had a really good time. Even prom was extraordinary. In addition to the usual boy girl blur of buying dresses and corsages, renting tuxedoes, and going out to dinner, nine senior girls, Mary Pat Hoffman, Patty Clark, Kathy Cutrera, Kim Lang, Susie Oenbrink, Debbie Clemens, Suzanne Rowbotham, Wendy Waite, and Audrey Cataldo, were deter- mined not to be left out of the festivities. Each one rented a tux, and together they went out to dinner, danced, and had their portraits made. We wanted to go to prom so we went, had a great time, and are proud to be part of what might be a new trend, stated Kim Lang, one of those adventurous senior girls. Prom king and queen were Frank Fundora and Cathy Hughes. Post-prom activities broke up around 4:00 a.m. when the seniors ran out of beverages. Then everyone went to breakfast and finally home where they slept for two days. Grad Nite was next on the agenda. The senior class traveled to Wa lt Disney World via Greyhound buses, partied, listened to bands, ate plenty of pizza, hot dogs and ham- burgers, and came home at 6:00 a.m. Finally, graduation. A time to be serious. The seniors marched into the gym as proud parents snapped pictures. Then the solemn walk onto the stage. A handshake. Freedom. SENIORS 203

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Looking back When I was a freshman, I was under more pressure because I expected the teachers to be very hard, and the classes to be difficult. But now, as a senior I have become used to the routine and I have more free time. — Olga Medina no one knew what he was doing. Class activities were more produc- tive, for they managed to place second in the Homecoming float competition. Some credit, however, must be given to Miss Colleen Courtney, assistant principal, for without her help, it was doubtful their float would have stayed upright for the ride to the football field. It was during this year that acceptance to a college became a reality, and they all began to strive for the best possible grades. Studies did not affect their creativity, though. They managed to sponsor a success- ful Calypso Dance and a concert by the Junior Band Dust. Chocolate bun- nies, warm fuzzies, and carnations became the nonchalant way of telling someone how much they cared. Suddenly prom was upon them and for the first time the junior class, with the help of President Gina Arsenault, managed to sponsor it for the seniors FREE. Among friends the common cries, Will she say yes? were heard around every corner and at most lunch tables. Girls began the tiresome tasl of finding a long dress in the beginning of the summer and guys worked hard to finance the tux, dinner, corsage, and dance fees. The Colonnades Ballroom on the ocean, the expensive dinners, and the punk rock band The Movies are all part of their prom memories. After pictures were taken and the king and queen chosen, everyone headed for their favorite hot spots or to post prom at St. Paul of the Cross. The finale included watching the sun rise, eating breakfast and then going home. When everyone had finally recovered from the festivities, it was time for goodbye ' s to their senior friends, who were planning to graduate and begin as freshman all over again in college. Graduation flew by in a blur of tears, kisses, hugs, handshakes, farewells, and the We May Never Pass this Way Again party agenda. Finally, after that last exam and the final bell, the realization hit them, We ' re Seniors! The Class of ' 81 was the first ever to be afflicted with senioritis in September instead of May. Pranks which were expected as graduation 202 SENIORS

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Superlatives In every class a handful of individuals distinguish themselves as special among their peers. Seniors chose a boy and a girl in each of sixteen categories ranging from academics to athletics to personalities to good looks. Approxima- tely one-third of all seniors filled out and returned their ballots for superlatives this year. National Honor Society members Rita Budnyk and Matt Horey, known for their academic studies were voted Most Intellectual. Lisa Lane and Mike Silvester, known for their studies of the opposite sex were chosen as Class Flirts. Sharon Schattie and Joe Coates, notorious for their vocal cords were voted Most Talkative. Some of the superlatives channeled their energy into socializing: Monica Michael and Ed Jarmakowicz were voted Most Popular, John Kennedy and Terri Bramuchi, Friendliest, Bruce Trotter and Vivian Fallon, Funniest, and Franky Fundora and Lorrie Kllper, Best Personality. Special accomplishments were often a big part of why these seniors were voted superlatives. Voted Most Athletic were Tony Walker, quarterback on varsity football and last year ' s MVP for basketball, and Sue Kehr, who played on the varsity volleyball and Softball teams. Harold Maass, President of the National Honor Society, and Mary Pat Hoffman, Vice-President of the Student Council, were voted Most Likely to Succeed. Ellen Pastorino, MVP on the varsity volleyball team and who was a member of NHS, and Greg Jacobs, who was a member of the varsity football and track teams and also the Vice-President of the National Honor Society, were voted Best All Around. Voted Most Depend- able were Beth Bonnell, a member of the NHS and president of the Social Action Club, and Robert Rockwell, President of the Student Council. Patricia (Tree) O ' Halloran, a Newman Player who played the lead in such plays as South Pacific and The Skin Of Our Teeth , and Justin Walsh, drummer for the band Rockingham, were voted Most Talented. Professional model Judy Holtz, and Jed Kapsos, famous for his polo shirts, were voted Best Dressed. Gina Arsenault, who served as Junior Class President last year, and Joe Coates, Senior Class President, were voted Most School Spirited. Completing the list of superlatives were Pat Sweeney and Carlyle Bryant, and Joe Raich and Cindy Olack who were voted Cutest and Best Looking respectively. MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: Joe Coates and Gina Arsenault 204 SENIORS MOST POPULAR: Eddie Jarmakowicz and Monica Michael