Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Class Ballot Smartest: Mike Lague Viki Mansour Friendliest: Roger Talbot Laura Principe Clown: Dan Fenno Patti Driscoll Best Dressed: Kevin Sheehan Sue Santaniello Speaker: Frank Fragomeni Kathy Albano Athlete: Jeff Boyeau Mary Crum Best Looking: Jim Miller Tara Mahon Flirt: Mike Dobecki Laura Principe Most Likely To Succeed: Frank Fragomeni Kathy Albano Golden Shovel: Mary Skala Bob ‘‘Boomer ’ Roccanti Best All Around: Ted McCarthy Laura Principe Class Radical: W.J. Dufresne Michele Seymour Conservative: Jim Buffum Joanne Proulx Couple: Matt Pieniazek and Lois Principe Musician: John Dillon Artist: Henri Cira Song: ‘Hawaii Five-O” Hangout: Sumner Ave. Friendlys Hairline Most Likely to Recede: Rick Gaw 1 Pausing before leaving the banquet, Deb- bie Bruton, Albert Innarelli, Mitchell Saunders, and John Burnham stop for one last chat. 2 Our regular group of clowns came through in top form. 3 The award- winning twins, Lois and Laura Principe, pose with their trophies. 4 A broad grin shows that Eileen Rodeen is pleased with her dinner. 5 With an appreciative smile Joe Kavanagh offers a toast of thanks to ‘‘Cathedral’s Ca- terers’’. 6 Cathedral's bevy of beauties strain to see Jim Miller accepting his award for best looking boy. 7 Much to the delight of his fel- low seniors, Tom Hayes once again offers his Elvis impression.

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12 Senior Banquet This year’s event marked the last formal gathering of the senior class before graduation. The evening began with a full course dinner featuring boneless capon, which was served by Cathedral’s Caterers. Class musicians John Dillon, Vinny Walsh, and Ray Bourbeau provided music for enjoyment and relaxation. Presentation of awards followed the meal. Senior letter winners received their prizes; and special awards were handed out by their coaches. Admist much laughter, the reading of the class ballot took place in the form of an Academy Awards show, complete with ‘‘nominations”’ and special trophies. Class officers Frank Fragomeni, Peter Serafino, Nancy Hopkins, and Pat Sweeney presented class advisors Bill McBride, Sr. Ruth O’Connor, Sr. Richard Francis with gifts. Sr. Alice Kenney and Sr. Patricia Feeley also received tokens of appreciation. 1 4 oe Rae 3 ‘ “i Co

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Graduation Following the precedent set by last year’s graduating seniors, the voices of four chosen student speakers represented the Class of 1975. Implementing the theme ‘Through the Looking Glas s’; Maribeth Hannifin, Loretta Vecchiarelli, Laureen Morrow, and Stephen Dougal spoke of changing perspectives, accepting the challenge to grow, sharing the past and its emotions and the importance of ‘the warmth of asmile”’. Setting a precedent of their own, the graduates-to-be sat in couples rather than the traditional girls-on-the-right, boys-on-the-left arrangement. Guest speaker Mayor William C. Sullivan offered Springfield’s official greeting to the Class of 1975. Following presentation of 652 diplomas and various awards given for excellence in specific fields of study, The Most Reverend Bishop Christopher J. Weldon challenged each graduate to ‘‘be yourself and rise to your full stature’. Upon completion of the bishop's address, the graduates made a valiant effort to sing their Alma Mater. At the conclusion of the commencement exercises, a deluge of approximately five to six thousand friends and relatives Came down upon the graduates to offer congratulations. 14 1 Offering his congratulations on behalf of the city of Springfield, Mayor William Sulli- van greets the class. 2 ‘‘Your excellency may | present to you for graduation honors, the Class of 1975. 3 With simple sincerity. Laurie Morrow reflects upon personal rela- tionships. 4 Receiving special honors are val- edictorian, Vicki Mansour and salutorian, Mi- chael Lague. 5 Class orator Robert Pellin ac- cepts his diploma and a congratulatory handshake. 6 As the last student speaker, Stephen Dougal expresses a traditional view of our Cathedral education and the world around us. 7 Following the special recogni- tion students the Class of ‘75 advances to receive their diplomas. 8 With an air of so- lemnity, Dan Reardon steps from the stage. 9 Final rows of graduates file out before the onslaught of well wishers descends. 10 Gra- duates Dan O’Brien, Ellen Rauch, Peter Ro- drigues and Gina Sarno are seemingly un- ware ... 11 of their positions in the pattern ... 12 formed by the alternating purple and white of the newly-initiated seating arrange- ment.