Chicopee High School - Memini Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1979 volume:

We hope Memini 1979 will reach out to each of you and touch your lives, with the memories of life at Chicopee Comp and may the reward of life lasting joy, be within your reach. Hands, touching hands reaching out- touching me, touching you. Karen and Tami Sneak-Peek Introduction Dedication Juniors Sophomores Freshmen T eiecommunications Memini 1979 Vocational Faculty Chicopee Comprehensive High School Chicopee, Massachusetts Activities Volume XVI Advertising Karen Redfern and Tami Tokarski fKmwjgi ello! Welcome to Memini ’79. I’m your friendly “Helping | Hand” and I’ll be your guide on this journey through a ® ® typical year of school life at Comp. I’d like to show you the pride and spirit, the knowledge and charities, the sportsman- ship and friendships that make Comp the special school that it is. “Before we go on though, I’d like to tell you a little about myself. You see, I was chosen as your guide because I’m a “helping hand” and everyone needs a helping hand at one time or another. Did you ever stop to think how important and useful hands are? You use us every day but I bet you never stopped to think about our purpose.” “Comforting” hands (Varsity soccer game) 2 hands (Freshmen soccer game) “Creative” hands (Clay forms class) Scientific” hands (Chemistry lab) So you see, from what we have shown you, we hands have a wide variety of uses. Not only are we supporting, but also cre- ative and industrious. Although we hands are seldom considered a major part of your life, you use us everyday. “Victorious” hands (Girl’s swim meet) “Sportsmanlike” “Industrious” hands (Machine shop) “Supporting” hands (Varsity soccer game) The student body at Comp feels that the school they attend is special. A variety of students gave their opinions about what helps make Comp the Special place that it is. “Because the spirit among the students is more intense. The kids really care what happens to their school.” Chuck Kandillis, Class of ’80. “There is a variety of subjects you can take.” Ann Nimchick, Class of ’82. “Comp is special due to the student body’s enthusiasm toward sports and other extracurricular activities.” Debbie Bell, Class of ’79. “The school offers a lot of great clubs that you can really get involved in.” Debbie Tokarski, Class of ’81. “Because it is a vocational school.” Bob Shea, Class of ’79. “The way the students get involved in activities.” Mike Tracey, Class of ’81. “The teachers and the students cooperating with one another.” Cathy Koehler, Class of ’80. “The kids and the way they really care about their friends. Also, the teacher’s attitudes toward their students.” Sheila Shea, Class of ’81. “Because there is a friendly atmosphere, the kids are really nice and have a lot of spirit.” Scott Redfern, Class of ’82. “The student body, as a whole, has a good attitude toward special activities and charitable causes.” Barb Nauman, Class of ’80. “Because it is the only school that had to wait so long for its desperately needed renovations.” Colleen St.Onge, Class of ’79. “There are more vocational opportunities at Comp than at any other school.” Rick Touchette, Class of ’81. “There is always a variety of things to do - everyday and any time of the day. Also, there is a time to be serious and a time to joke around.” Stan Alstede, Class of ’79. (H SC fe,.. j.s syte. i O’ hroughout our years at Comp, we have ex- perienced many changes in conjunction with our education. School has provided us not only with scholastic knowledge from books, but also with knowledge of our individual ism in society. Now as we seniors graduate, we will experience our greatest change yet. We are now young adults and our decisions about our future lie within our own hands. As we experience this change, Comp itself is ex- periencing a great change, through its renovations. The school will grow, in its physical size and appear- ance, and by this growth will be better equipped to offer its many students more educational opportuni- ties. ’.’I A mass of wires could be seen in the main office during renovations to the intercom system. Mud puddles and sand piles mark the beginning of the new athletic fields. and Construction of the new octagonal library was slow tedious. A make-shift emergency es- cape was assembled due to the closing of a fire exit, which was the result of renovation proce- dures. Staircases of wood are visible from both the outside (left) and the inside (right) of the building. i. - e? ■■ s wtf ' hile Comp was experiencing its renovations to open more opportunities to its students, Chicopee itself was in the same situation. The city hall was being renovated inside to preserve its historical beauty. To open roads, and make traveling easier, a new Interstate 391 bridge was being con- structed over the Connecticut River between Chico- pee and Holyoke. hose of us at Comp have been involved in a balanced atmosphere of enjoyment and learning throughout our school years. Though sometimes it seemed like we were trapped in the confines of home- work and tests, we were always able to find escapes through extracurricular activities and functions. At the same time these activities were providing us with enjoy- ment, they were also teaching us basic values of life such as sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, respect, and maturity. Scaled mode! of Comp’s new appearance with completed renovations. A typical Comp classroom • one of Mr. Jendrysik’s U S. History classes. ' MARCHING COLTS ook around you and what do you see? All those smiling faces tell you that there is great spirit and pride at Comp. In the activities, functions, sports, and classes the enthu- siasm is displayed by students through participa- tion. Each of us contributes to the reputation of our school. Our goo d sportsmanship and spectator enthusiasm accompany all of Comp’s teams at any event. The spirit, pride, and confidence we have in our teams often leads them to victory. CHICOPEE MAYOR JOHN P MOYLftN DEVELOPMENT AND kki _ F ° R ' N T !? N _ INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION W 592 Oo«l-A 2nd largest City in Western Massachusetts here are many aspects around us that re- mind us of our school and community. Our enthusiasm in school functions and extra- curricular activities is overwhelming. Our involve- ment in charity campaigns such as the “Toys For Tots” and the “Canned Food Drive” involve us in the community around us. ■ V . f- Two of Comp’s many active student council members, Barb Nauman (left) and Ellen Kusek (right) work as escorts for the accredidation team, Oct. 30th-Nov. 1st, 1978. The student council and drama club organized a room at the “Haunted House” to raise money for the March-of- Dimes. In the Christmas spirit, Comp students conduct charity drives for “Toys For Tots” and our own “Canned Food Drive”, both in which we do excep- tionally well. Because of our community in- volvement, we can also turn to the community for help. In Au- gust, 1978, Fairfield Mall man- ager Larry Hyman (right) donat- ed all fountain proceeds to Me- mini ’79. Community volunteers include Sophomores Debbie Tokarski (left) and Denise Plant (right) who work at the Providence Hospital on weekends and vacations. 14 ith “hands touching hands” as our theme throughout Memini ’79, it seems only fitting that we should dedicate our yearbook to some- one who has stretched out his hand and who has touched the lives of so many of us in Comp. Part of our education is to learn more about ourselves as unique individuals in this complex society of life. All too often today, adults seem to push us out of their way and don’t take the time to help us with our problems or listen to what we have to say, in order to help us grow and learn. Not only does this man have the patience, understanding and knowledge to listen to us and to give us advice in order to able us to cope with our problems; but he also treats us as adults in allowing and demanding us to make the final decision. Upon meeting this man, one is told, “If you need a father to talk to, I’ll listen; if you need a mother’s shoulder to cry on, I’m always here; and if you need a friend for support and advice, you know where you can find me.” It is unbelievable how one man can offer so much of his life to so many others. This man’s hands have reached out and encompassed not only the lives of students in our class, but also the lives of students before us and they will continue to reach out to students after us. So, because of this man’s generosity and understanding, it is with gratitude and deepest affections that we are proud to dedicate Me- mini ’79 to Mr. George DeFIorio. 15 Fight On For Comp High Yale Blue And Gold Lead Us To Victory We Will Conquer All So Fight, Fight, Fight On For Comp High And Show Our Might And We’ll Go Marching On To Victory! SENIORS STRENGTH AND UNITY 17 Being the last class of the 70’s, we didn’t leave Comprehensive quietly and unnoticed. Instead, we left in full force always shouting our strength and vigor. Many people doubted our strength to be a unified class, because we were the first class in years to go directly to Comp, instead of Kirby, for our freshman year. But in spite of their doubts, we formed a strong class and worked to make our mark, that we did. As our friendships and unity have grown, so have each of us. It is with this that we hope each will find this strength in himself to carry on after graduation, to make his life the best and most gratifying. “The past years at Comp were very memorable ones. I hope our Senior year is better, the people are fantastic and I’m going to miss them.’’ Marie Rainey “My years at Comp flew by, which is good but I’ll miss all the fun and all the great people.” Bill Todd “Our four years at Comp are coming to an end and I can’t bear the thought of leaving all the beautiful friends I’ve met since freshman year. My memories of them and their closeness, the teachers and their understandingness, and the school itself will stay with me forever.” Jean Fonfara “The years at Comp have been both good and bad. The people are really special, and I’m going to miss them and all the good times. Out of all the school’s Comp has the best of everything.” Theresa Norton “I can truly say that I am proud for attending school at Comp. I have made many friends and have had a lot of good times throughout my four years here. I know Comp is number 1.” Steve Foisy “These four years at Comp have held a lot of great times, and made a lot of friendships that will last for a long time. Senior year will be great from beginning to end, and I hope our class can get even closer.” Marlene Heath “My four years at Comp have been very memorable and fun. This school is very special to me because when I came to this school I did not know that many people, but because of such nice people in Comp I found many new friends and this made my years at Comp very special. To me, this school played a very important part in my life.” Mike Millette “I thought four years would be a long time, but now that I’m a Senior it all went by so fast that I don’t want to leave.” Karen Zielonka “My four years here at Comp have been the best years of my life. I will always remember the good times I had here. The new friends that I made here are irreplaceable because Comp students are the best friends to have. I am going to miss the school and everything about it.” Kevin Learned “My four years at Comp have been fun (especially my senior year). The people are great and I’ve made so many friends. I’ll miss them all.” Becky Watkins “My four years at Comp have been a great experience. The people here are great and I’ll never forget the fun times I’ve had here. The rallies, the dances, everything was great. Most of the teachers are really nice and helpful. Thank you Comp for the best years of my life.” Dana E. Delisle CHRISTINE ANN ABOOD Chris 126 Dixie Terr French Club 3-4, Pro Merito 4, N.H.S. 4 ALLAN A. ALTMAN 51 Falmouth Ave Comp Chronicle 1, Tennis 2-3 GREGORY AYERS Goorer 56 Chartier Dr. Football 1, Auto Body 2-4 SCOTT F ARRIS 116 Gratten St. Football 1, Photography Club 2 GARY PAUL ARPIN 145 Clarendon Ave. Football 1, Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-4, Pro Merito 4, German Club 4 JEFFREY R. ALIX ffej 430 Montcalm St. German Russian Club 1-2 MICHAEL ABERT 40 Longwood Dr. DAVID ALAIMO 181 Boutin St. STANLEY P. ALSTEDE “All Head” 36 White Birch Ave Soccer 1-3, Tennis 1-4, Capt. 4, H R. Rep. 2-4. Intra Basketball 2-4, Student Council 3-4. Prom Comm. 3,4, Steve Martin Fan Club, Co- tillion Comm. 4, Spag. Supper 4. JOSEPH AZE VEDO 15 Citron Dr. MARGARET M. AIELLO Marge 263 Britton St. Drama Club 2-4 JAMES BAILEY 79 Montgomery St CAROL ANN ADAMCZYK 140 Montgomery St. Latin Club 1, Homeroom Rep 3, Junior Prom Comm. 3, Steve Martin Fan Club, N.H.S, 4, Spaghetti Supper 4 JOHN ROBERT ALIX 430 Montcalm St. DAVE ARMAND ANDREWS Spirit 11 Welfred St. Swimming 1-4 MICHAEL C. ALLARD Mike 41 Pond view Dr. DENISE MARIE BARRE Little Bear 18 Tourtelotte Street track 3 4, Spaghetti Supper Comm., Cot- tiilion Comm. Senior Prom Comm CHERYL BAULDING 385 Irene Street Black Culture Club 2, Future Teachers of America 2, Drama Club 3,4. Yearbook 4, Steve Martin Fan Club 4. Pro Merito, N H S. MARYANNE BEAULIEU Mary 137 Ingham Street DEBRA BELL Debbell 229 Woodcrest Dr. Softball 2-4, Rag Corps 2-4, Rag Corps Capt. 4. Cadettes 3-4, Steve Martin Fan Club. Chronical 4 MICHAEL P. BENOIT Mike 21 Park wood Dr MICHAEL C BECK Mike 193 Langevin St. Soccer 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4 GARY BEAUREGARD 92 Oakridge Street DONNA MARIE BEAUVAIS 55 Bonner St. Office Aid 3,4, Chorus 3,4, Latin Club 4 DAVID MICHAEL BERTHIAUME 828 Chicopee St. Football 1,2,3, Tennis 1-2, lntra Basketball 1 4 LINDA M. BLAIS 8-A Columba Crt. Tennis 2-4, H R. Rep. 2-3, Cottillion Comm. 3-4. Senior Prom Comm. LOIS BASTIN 206 Fletcher Circle 101 Summit Ave DARLENE SUZANE BARSALOU Barse 27 Bemis Street KATHLEEN BAUMAN Kathy 37 Sargeant Ave. Deca 4 TINA BARTOSZ 810 Britton Street Prom Comm. 3, Yearbook 4, Steve Martin Fan Club, Spanish Club 4, Pro Merito, N H.S. DAVID J. BEAUDRY Dave 3 Sherwood Street MICHAEL BLANCHET 18 Beverly St. DONNA BOLSTRIDGE 48 Cecile Dr MARK BOUTIN 1196 Memorial Dr NEAL BOGDANOVICH 34 Anson St JOYCE H. BOISVERT 32 Concord St. Cheerleading 1-3, Student Council 1-3, Year- book Subs. 3-4 JAMES H BOISVERE Pugsely 48 Baltic Ave. Drama Club 3, Powder Puff Cheerleader 3, 1 act plays 3, D.E.C.A. DAVID BOLDUC 258 Fletcher Or. Football 2-4 DANIEL BOUCHARD 77 Olea St. SUZANNE M BOUTIN Sue 22 Hunt Seat Dr. Library Aide 2-3, Latin Club 3, Homeroom Rep. 3, D.E.C.A., Steve Martin Fan Club PAUL BOUCHARD 77 Olea St. KEVIN FULTON BRASSARD 1284 Montgomery St Cross Country 2-3, Basketball 2-4, Track 24 DEBRA BOWERS 14 Alfred St RICHARD BOISVERE Elvis 57 Pembroke Place Drama Club; 3-4, 1 act plays 3 GARY BOLDUC 85 Alfred St. Band 14, FroHcs2 DOREEN BOURGUIGNON Doe 1 1 Leslie St. Library Aide 2, Powder Puff 3, D.E.C.A MICHEL BREAULT Mike 80 Olea Street ' -r ' KIMBERLY CADIEUX Kim 14 E Maple Hill Ct. FABIO CARRERA Fabs 306 Irene Street Basketball 4, Tennis 4 JAMES BUCHANAN 960 Chicopee Street BELLA M CANTIN 280 College Street GREGORY JOHN BUCHMANN Greg 603 Britton Street German Club 3-4, Chess Club 4 MARK ANDREW CARPENTER 419 Montcalm St. Apt. 119 STEPHEN CHAGNON Chag 590 Chicopee Street Football 1-4, Intra Basketball 1-4 RUDOLPH CARPENTER 48 Providence RHONDA MARIE BRYANT 26 Roberts Pond Lane Library Aide 3-4 PATRICIA-LEE CARRIER Patti 516 Sheridan Street ANNE J. CHAPDELAINE 90 Pennsylvania Ave. Library Aid 1-4, Pro-Merito 4 DENNIS G. CHAMPAGNE 295 Irene Street Hockey 1,2, Soccer 2-4 LYNN CHAMPAGNE 679 Britton Street Pro-Merito 4 PAUL BRUNETTI 152 Lafayette Street DEANNA CADIEUX Dee 640 Pendleton Ave. Soccer 4 DEBBIE CHAPPELL 100 Worthington Street MARK ALAN CHECKWICZ “Check” 45 Bardon Street Soccer 1, Chess team 1-4, German-Russian Club 1-4, Debate Team 3-4, Schools Match Wits Team 3-4. National Honor Society 4, Pro Merito Society 4 DANIEL CHICOINE 104 Gill Street •aWA ROBERT CLARK 104 Leo Drive Tennis 1. Football 1-4, Track 2. Student Council 3-4, H R. Rep 3, Journalism 3-4, Memini 4 S,h ' ROGER G. COURCHESUE 44 Dunn Street Band 14, Stagehand 2 4, track 2, French Club 2, Telecom 3-4 RICHARD CLEVELAND “Chunky” 30 Dewey Shreet DALE EDWARD COLEMAN 2 Access Road DAVID THOMAS COTE 60 Florence Street ANTHONY COUTURE “Kootch” 1549 Westover Rd Football 14, track 1-2 KARYN COLUCCI 102 Pennsylvania Avenue Library Aid 1-3 MARGARET COTE 4 Newell Street Latin Club 1, Journalism 1,4, L’Espirit 24 CHARLENE CROTEAU Char 45 Whitman Street JACQUELINE CONNALLY “Jackie” 10 Olea Street German Club 14, Drama Club 14, Cotil lion Comm. 34, Office Aid 3-4, H.R. Rep. 4, Memini 4 RENALDO CUSTODIO 94 Prospect St. MARK COTE 40 Royal Street JOHN PAUL CONSEDINE 1196 Prospect StTeet Spanish Club 4, Pro Merito 4 RICHARD DAIGLE Tiny 11 Sandra St. JOHN R. DALUGA 55 Stephens St. German Club 3-4 DALE DAVIAU Daffodil 614 Britton St. Softball 1-3, Steve Martin Fan Club n WILLIAM DENSMORE 43 Warwick Rd. MARK DAVIS 40 Briere Dr DEBRA DESJARDINS Debbie 168 Cyran St. Track 2-4, Powder Puff 3, Pro Merito 4. N.H.S. 4, Steve Martin Fan Club PATRICIA DEARNESS Patty 3 Green Point Or. Photography Club 3 DAVID DEFORGE 61 Orchard St. Baseball 1-4, Cross Country 2, Basketball 2, Intra Basketball 3-4, Yearbook Staff 4, Tele- Comm. JON1 DAY Nonl 97 Leo Dr DANA DELISLE 19 Cherryvale St. JAMES DENT Stick 90 Boucher Cir PAULA LOUISE DELUDE 25 Oak wood St. LORI ANN DEPIN 39 Farmington St. THOMAS DESANTIS 820 Pendleton Ave. Band 1-4, Stage Band 2-4, Photo Club 1-4, Tele-Comm. 3-4, Yearbook Photographer 4 DIANE LOUISE DEJORDY Di 94 Royal St. Field Hockey 3, Jr. Powder Puff, Home- room Rep. 4, Pro merito 4, N.H.S. 4, Yearbook Staff 4 LYNN DEE DENETTE Lynn 135 Memorial Drive Chorus 1-4 Sr - CHERYL JOYCE FARIAS 132 Vadnais Street JEAN FONFARA 32 Central Ave. JOANNE DUT1LLY Jo 28 Dallaire Ave LORI A FERNANDES 22 Nye Street Spanish Club 1-2, H R Rep. 2, Intra. Swim- ming 2, Cotillion Comm. 4, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 CHERYL MARIE DUMALA 306 Mandalay Rd. Cheerleading 2-3, Yearbook Staff 3 Student advisory council 4 SUSAN FONTAINE Sue 19 Lagadia Street LYN F1MBEL 54 Fernwood Street Track 2, Powder Puff 3, H R. Rep. 3, Deca 4 ANNE THERESA DULUDE 66 Wayfield Ave. Deca 4 KATHLEEN MARIE DUNPHY Kathy 110 Jacob Street Cotillion and Prom Staff 4. Spaghetti Sup- per Comm. 4 LYNDA S. DUMONT 122 Trilby Ave Art Club 3, Glee Club 3 JULIE F. EWING 87 Beaudry Ave Spanish Club 1 MARCIANN DUNNAGAN Big Bird 97 Parenteau Drive Tennis 1, Track 2 4. Student Advisory Council 2-4. Field Hockey 3.4. Student Council 4, Cotillion Prom Comm 3,4. Yearbook Subs. 3, Class Sec’y 4. Steve Mar tin Fan Club 4 VINCENT FORTIN 139 Mountainview St. JOHN G. FORTIN 664 Pendleton Ave. German Club 2 JAMES FAIRBANKS 108 Champagne Ave. STEVEN MICHAEL FOISY Steve 126 Pond view Drive Baseball 1-2, Soccer 1, Steve Martin Fan Club 4 LAURIE FREDETTE Fred, Squirrel, Squirt, Joe Hardy 107 Old Farm Road Field 1-3, Softball 1-2, Softball Manager 3 SUSAN GAGNON Sue 101 Asselin Street Swim Team 1-4 PETER GILBERT 168 East Meadow Street DONNA FRANCIS 66 Simonich Circle Powder Puff 3, Music Club MITCHEL1NE MARY GIBLO Mitchie 24 Fuller Street J.V. softball 1. Homeroom Rep 2-4. track 2 Cotillion Comm. 3-4, Junior Prom Comm 3 Spaghetti Supper C mrvN ? 4. powHerpuff 3 Senior Prom Comm 4 yearbook 4 DEBRA GIACOMELLI Debbie 26 Simonich Circle Band 1, rifle squad 2-3. powderpuff 3 captain rifle squad 4 CRAIG ROBERT FRIEDRICH 65 Woodcrest Circle DEBRA ANN GAUTHIER Debbie 149 Cyran Street Swimming 1-3, Track 1-2 Homeroom Rep. 1- 4, Ski Team 4 Basketball 2-3, Jr. Prom Comm. Spagetti Supper 4, Sr. Prom Comm., Steve Martin Club GARY GALICA 38 Szetela Drive BARBARA ANN FURR Barbie 246 Mandalay Road MARK CHRISTOPHER GADOURY ’Gadooey’ 62 Clairmont Avenue lnturmural Basketball 2-3 Junior Prom Comm., Tennis Team 3-4, Senior Prom Comm. President of D.E.C.A Class PAUL GAUTHIER 95 Rivers Avenue Hiking Club, Ski Team 3-4 BRIAN GIGUERE 45 Simone Rd. EAMONN GALLAGHER 33 Roberts Pond Lane LUZVIMINDA GAYFIELD Mindi 1185 Grattan Street Band 1-4 DAYLE GOSSELIN 1031 Prospect Street CHRIS GU1MOND 771 Chicopee Street TERESA ANN HAMEL MARK GODEK 193 Britton Street MICHELLE GREGOiRE 483 Montcalm Street Drama Club 4 MARK L. GODAIRE 5 Barbara Street Golf Team 3-4, Track. Basketball 4 MARSHA GODAIRE 5 Barbara Street DENISE GROCHMAL 39 Bridle Path Rd STEVEN GUYOTT DAVID GREGOIRE Dave 14 Boutin Court PAUL CHARLES GUILBERT 220 Fuller Road PATRICK J. HALP1N 181 Ludlow Road Halpine 1616 Westover Road Football 1-4, Captain 4, Basketball 1, Track3-4 Captain 4 Terri 31 Ohio Avenue LINDA GOMES 70 Grattan Street Chorus 1-2 STEVE GREGORY 74 Pondview Drive Football 1-4 KAi i� . ' JY Mrs. Mario 64 Felix Street MICHAEL HAMMERSMITH 644 Granby Road JOHN HOULE Ed Rt. 202 So. Hadley Hockey 1-4 LAURIE HOULE 105 Langevin JANET HOWARD 34 Reedstone Ave Spanish Club 1-2, German Club 2-3-4 Co- tillion Committee 3-4, Pro Merito 4. Chemistry Club 4 National Honor Society 4, Yearbook Staff 4, Spaghetti Supper 4, Prom Committee 4 LORI HOUSE 46 Fernwood St. Swimming 1 -2-3-4, Homeroom rep 1-2-3 Soft ball 1, French Club 1-2 Tennis 3-4, Skiing 3-4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Steve Marten Fan Club 4, Pro Mierito 4, National Honor Society 4 ANTHONY JOSEPH HARVIE Tony 33 Pondview Drive Soccer 1-3 DAVID HAYS Dave 49 Mandalay Rd. Baseball, 1, Soccer 1-4, Golf 2-4 DIANE M. HOGAN 143 Mandalay Rd. Freshman class play, Latin Club 1, Pow- der Puff Football 3, Photography Club 3 DEBRA ANN HARDAKER Debby 27 Atkins Band 1-4, German Club 2-3, Junior Prom Dec. Comm., Sieve Martin Fan Club. PATRICE HOULE 90 Sheridan St. Track 1-4, Powder Puff Football 3 EDWARD J. HOGAN 109 Edgewood Avenue Soccer 1-2, Intra. Basketball 1,2,4 Intra Base- ball 1 SONDRA M. HEVEY Sandy 73 Wymanlea Ave. Swimming 1-4, Basketball 2, Track 1-4, Stu- dent Council 1-4, Student Council President 4, Chorus 1-4, Madrigals 2-4, Frolics 1-4, Class Secretary 2, Steve Martin Club 4 WILLIAM HICKSON BUI 115 Mandalay Rd THOMAS HARRINGTON 906 McKinstry Ave. SUSAN ELLEN HOULE Sue 87 Pendexter Ave. Ski Team 2, Homeroom rep , 3 Prom Commit- tee 3, Cotillion Committee 3 Yearbook Pho- tographer 3-4, Powder Puff Football 3-4, Girls Swim Team Manager 4, Boys Swim Team Manager 4 MARLENE HEATH 31 Carmen St. Homeroom Rep. 2-4, Chorus 2, Class Secre- tary, 3, Student Council 3-4 Prom Comm. 3-4, Cotillion Comm. 3-4 Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4, Powder Puff Football 3 MICHAEL HARRIS 85 Clairmont Ave DEC A 4 DANIEL J. JACQUES Woofer 142 Skeel St Pro Merito TERESA JERZ 87 Old Farm Rd. Field Hockey 1-2. Powder Puff, Student Council 2-4. Cotillion Comm. 3, Class Treasurer 3-4, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 PAUL JARRETT 102 Fern wood St. BRUCE JORDAN 59 Green St. Football 1 ANDREW JARMIZEWSKI Andy 6 Garrity St. THERESA JONES 120 Elmer Dr. Work study 3-4 JOSEPH R. JACKSON Black Prince of McDonalds Ba Joe Ba 1151 Memorial Dr Band 1-2, Yearbook Photographer 3-4 HELEN JEFFERSON 126 Fernwood St. KEVIN JOHN JORDAN 59 Green St. Soccer 1 WILLIAM JORDAN Captain Buzz 91 Westport Dr. Soccer 1-3, Deca 4 DARLENE JURKOWSK1 LISA ANN KANE MARK KANTIANES “Dar” Shortie 51 Hearthstone St. 168 Silvin Rd. French Club 1, Majorette 2 90 Beaudry Ave KEVIN LEARNED The Penguin 4 Cherry vale St. Soccer 1-4, Tennis 2-4, Junior Prom Comm., Homeroom Rep. 4, SR. Prom Comm., Spa- ghetti Supper 4, Cotillion Comm. 4, Steve Martin Fan Club STEPHEN LEBEL Labels 23 Trilby Ave. Football 1-4, Baseball 1-4, Basketball 1-4 Homeroom Rep. 3, Student Council 3 LISA C. LAFLAMME 865 Montgomery Street PHILLIP A LAFLAMME Phil 133 Skeele Street Junior Achievement 3-4 JOSEPH C. LANDA Joe 175 Poundview Drive Soccer 1, GREGORY LAFLAMME 873 Montgomery St. WAYNE A LAFLAMME Ugh 8 Riverview Place JOHN S LANGEVIN 150 Jacob St. Swim Team 1, Ski Team 4 KORAL LAFLAMME Korky 58 Parenteau Drive Chorus 1-4, Madricals 4 ALEXANDER LAK 18 Otis Street BRENDA LAPLANTE 295 College St. Powder Puff Football 3, DECA 4. Class Secre- tary 4 DONALD RICHARD LA VALLEY Don 4 Bardon St. : ootball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4 RONALD LAPORTE 80 Plante Circle Co-op 4 JEFFREY LANDRY 1028 Granby Rd. EDWARD LAROCHE 87 Cyran St Track 1, Cross Country 1 ANGELINE MARIE LAUZIER 348 New Ludlow Rd. Spanish Club 1, Chorus 1-4. Homeroom Rep. 4. Music Club 4 NANCY LECLERC Francine 54 Edward St. WAYNE JOHN LEMAY 783 McKinstry Avc. Soccer 1, Tennis 1-2 few • TRACY L. LEUTSCH 19 Sandra St. Hiking Club 3 THOMAS PATRICK LOFTUS Tommy 52 Paul Ave. Student Council 1. Basketball 2, Baseball 1, Spaghetti Supper 4 JOHN LEJA 103 Bay State Rd DUANE A LEMANSKl 19 Quincy Ave. RICHARD ALLAN LESPERANCE Nanoo 30 Casey Dr. ROBERT LETAS2 “The Bob” 1600 Westover Rd. Art Club 1-3, Photography Club 2 MICHAEL BRYAN LOFTUS Bird 1148 Prospect St. Baseball 1-3, Homeroom Rep. 2, Powder puff Cheerleader 3, Steve Martin Fan Club, Pro Merito. N.H.S. 4 DIANNE BLANCHE LIMOGES 185 New Ludlow Rd THERESA M LONG Terri 691 Britton St FRED LUTSERVITZ, III 134 Mountainview St. DANIEL E LESIEGE 21 Janine St. DEBORAH LEFRANCOIS 56 White Birch Ave ALFRED LEVAKIS Al 18 Patrick St. Baseball 1-4, Basketball 1, Soccer 1-4 LINDA F. LONG 2 Everett St. Art Club 3 KAREN MAILLOUX 34 Clairmont Ave Deca 4 PAUL A MARCOTTE 49 Montville St. H R Rep 2-4, Powder Puff Cheerleader 3. Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4. Steve Mar- tin Fan Club JOHN MAL1KOWSKI Mai 5 Fan wood St. Football 14, Track 1-4 CYNTHIA MARYEA Cindy 65 Clairmont Ave Powder Puff 3, Yearbook 4, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4, Cotillion Comm. 4 MARY MCCARTHY 12 Oakwood St. JANICE ANN MCCARTHY McCurly 122 Beauregard Terr. Student Council 1-4, Field Hockey 2-4, Tennis 2 4, Class Vice-President 2-4, Cotillion Comm 3-4, Powder Puff 3, Prom Comm. 3-4, Spa- ghetti Supper Comm. 4, Steve Martin Fan Club LANCE MASON Kowala Bear 75 Harrington Rd. Baseball 1, Football 1, H.R. Rep 2, Stu- dent Council 1-4, Class President 2-4, Steve Martin Fan Club ROBERT MAILLOUX 27 Sophia St. KEVIN MARRA 101 Amherst St LORI MANC1NI 17 Sergeant Ave. DEANNA MCKENNA Dee 104 Silvin Rd. Spaghetti Supper Comm 4, Cotillion Comm. 4, Senior Prom Comm., KAREN MASSE 80 Ann St. H R Rep. 2, Baseball 2-4 MICHELE MEDREK 801 Chicopee St. GREGG PAUL MEKAL SHARON MERCER PIERRE MERCIER Greg 12 Daltaire Ave. 61 Fifth Ave. 155 Mountainview St. Basketball 1, Golf 1-4, Intra. Basketball 2-4, N.H.S. GLENN MERCURE ’Merc’ 48 Bourbeau Street KENNETH MICHON 16 Loomis Ct. LAWRENCE J. MICHON Larry 35 Forest Street Junior Achievement 14 MICHAEL E. MILLETTE Mike 735 Memorial Dr Football 2, track 2-4 DARLENE ANN MONGEAU 346 Jarvis Ave. KAREN M. MOREAU 30 Nassau Street French club 1, Latin club 1, German club 2-4, Future teachers 2, powderpuff foot- ball 3, Steve Martin Fan club 4, yearbook 4 JAMES MICHAEL MONTCALM 116 Garland Street Band 1-4 CATHERINE MORAN Cathy 121 Stebbins Street German Club 1-4, Tennis team 2-4, H.R Rep. 3, Junior prom Comm. 3, powderpuff 3, Steve Martin Fan Club 4, Nat. Honor Society 4, Pro Merito 4, debating team 4 GLENN J. MOREAU 101 Narrangansette Blvd. JEANNINE MORIN Sammy 58 Kaveney Street track 1, Frolics 2, Steve Martin Fan Club 4 BRIAN K. MOUSSETTE 44 Larchmont Street (1) act plays 1-3, Drama club 1-4, Frolics 1-2, powderpuff chearleader 3 JOANN MROZINSKI Jo 119 Oakridge Street Color Guard 1, Flag Corp 2-4 ANN MARIE MURPHY Murph 160 Manning Street KIMBERLY ANN MURRAY Klmmy MARK WILLIAM MYSLINSKI NANCY COROLINE MYSLINSKI 129 Prospect Street track 2, powderpuff 3, Junior prom comm. 3, Senior prom comm 4. Spaghetti Supper 171 State Street 18 Patrick Street Comm. 4 PAMELA JAYNE NELSON Pammi 29 Paradise Street Band 1 2, Tennis 2, Junior Prom Commit- tee 3, Year Book Staff 4. Senior Prom Committee 4 PATRICIA M MYSONA Patty 69 Cyran Street Latin Club 1-2, Photography Club 3-4, Guidance Clerk 34. Year Book Photogra pher 4 DEBRA A NADEAU Debbie 724 Britton Street Jr. Prom Committee 3. Memini Yr. Book Staff 4. Spaghetti Supper, Pro Merito 4 LYNDA L. NAGINEWICZ 1 10 Fern wood Street THOMAS M NICHOLS 5 Riverview Place Schools Match Wits 1-4, Hiking 1-4, De- bate 24 THERESA MARGOT NORTON Terri 46 Deslauriers Street Girls Soccer Mgr. 4, Memini 79 4, National Honor Society 4 MICHAEL NOVAH “Stretch” 34 Deslauriers Street German Club 1, Varsity Swimming 2 JANET ROXANNE NIESEL 1 5 1 Silvin Road French Club 1, Powder Puff football 3, Deca 4 SILVIO NUBILE Italian Stallion 16 Riverview PI Cabinet Shop 2 3, Co-op 4 MARY F NUNES Philly VERONICA O’BRIEN Ronnie 30 Sergeant Avenue Softball 14, Interclass Play 1, Home room Rep 3, Powder Puff 3, Cotillion Comm 3, Junior Prom Comm 3, Soccer 4 JAMES L. O’CONNOR Okie 265 New Ludlow Road Co-op 3-4 41 Southwick Street PATRICK O’CONNOR 678 Pendleton Hockey 1-3, Cabinet Shop 14 JOHN W. O’GRADY Jack 170 Prospect Street Football 12, Track 3-4 PATRICIA A O’CONNOR Patti 61 St. Jacques Avenue Homeroom Rep 1, Student Council 2, Basket- ball 2, Softball Mgr 2, Steve Martin Fan Club 4, Pro Merito 4, National Honor Society 4 KEVIN BRIAN O’CONNOR Okie 101 Thaddeus StTeet Tennis 24, Intra Basketball 14, National Honor Society 4, Steve Martin Fan Club 4 RUSSELL PASTERNAK Russ 259 McKinstry Ave. ANN PAGE 50 Jefferson Ave. Tele comm. 3-4, Art Club 4 GINA PEPE 71 Dale St. MICHELE RENE PICARD Mike 55 Boutin St. Chorus 1-4, Hiking 14. Powder Puff 3 ALINE PELLAND Mouse 52 Kaveney St. Band 1-2, French Club 1, Drama Club 3-4, L’esprit 4, Steve Martin Fan Club Memini ’79, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 DENISE PELLAND Chuckie 84 meadow St. German Club 1-3, Tennis 1-4, Powder Puff 3 GARY PICARD 95 Edge wood Ave. Cros Country 1-2, Track 1-4, Powder Puff Cheerleader 3 WAYNE PARE 98 Bar don St. Football 1, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1,2 ROBERT PAUL Bob 54 Bardon St. Band 1-3, Art Club 1-2, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 JOSEPH PERLIK Joe Willie 111 Longwood Dr. Football 1-4, Tennis 2-3, Intra. Basketball 3-4, Pro Merito MICHELLE C PAUL 54 Bardon St. H R. Rep. 1-4, Field Hockey 14, Basket- ball 1-4, Color Guard 1, Softball 1-4, Pow- derpuff 3 DANIEL OUELLETTE Danny 72 Trilby Ave. Tennis 2 WILLIAM M. PARTRIDGE Bill 111 Eigth Ave. Chess Club 1 MICHAEL OVERSON Mike 250 Old Lyman Rd. Football 1,2,4, Track 1,2,4 DAVID PHANEUF 160 Jacob St. BETTY TERESA ORSZULAK Barb 83 Ingham St. Track 1-4, French Club 1, Basketball 2, Powder Puff 3, Soccer 4, Spaghetti Comm. 4, N.H.S., Steve Martin Fan Cluub MICHAEL JOHN PLASSE Mike 85 Quartus St. LAUREN PRAY 117 Mary St. Student Council 14. Softball 1, Frolics 1,2,4. Homeroom Rep. 2 TINA MARIE PIROG Tuna 12 View St. French Club 1-2. Honor Guard 2, Latin Club (v.p.) 3. Rifle Squad 3 4, Drama Club 4. Farm er John’s Barnyard 4 RONALD PURSEY 147 Boutin St. RONALD P POITRAS Porkchops 319 Montgomery St. Cross Country 1, Hockey Mgr. 1 BRECK PIERCE 51 Falmouth St. MICHAEL QUESNEL Quez 113 James St. Soccer 1-3, Chess Club 14 BRIAN PLANTE 121 Arcade St. Track 2 4 CHERYL POUDRIER 27 Dickinson St. Swimming 14, German Club 4, Steve Martin Fan Club CHERYL PRINGLE 100 Manning St. Drama Club 14. Jr. Prom Comm. Memini ' 79 4. Spaghetti Supper 4, Steve Martin Fan Club MARIE RAINEY Rainey 27 Bostwick Lane Prom Comm. 3, Yearbook 4, Steve Martin Fan Club, Farmer John’s Barnyard SUSAN PLANTE Sue 924 McKinstry Ave Marching Band (majorette) 1-3 DANIEL G. POULIOT Dan 37 Chester Street DAVID RECHENBERGER Nye LAURA PRONOVOST Laurie 20 Bonneta Circle Homeroom Rep. (alternate) 4, Spaghetti Sup- per 4 KAREN REDFERN 66 Bridle Path Rd. Editor Memini 79, H.R. Rep. 2-4, Student Council 3-4, Band 1-3, Prom Comm 3-4, Cotillion Comm. 3-4 Spag Supper Comm. 3-4, Powder Puff 3, NHS, Pro- Merito, Steve Martin Fan Club 4 JOHN RIBADENEYRA 149 Grattan Street MARK A ROBARE Renee 64 Belmont Street DONNA RENAUD 28 Pendleton Ave. WILLIAM RENAUD 98 Dartmouth St. ROBERT RHEAUME Bobber 15 Margaret Street Football 1, Band 1-4, Track 2-4, Photo Club 2-3 MICHAEL RICHARD 38 Dor ranee St. MARK ROBBINS 15 Boutin Ct. GLEN DAVID RICHARDS 48 Lauzier Terrace DONALD J ROBERT Duke 48 Leo Drive Football 1-4, Track 1 ANN RITTER Annie 72 Farmington Street Flag Corps 1. Band 2-4, H R. REP. 4 MARK ROE 152 Old Lyman Rd. CAROL ROGERS JOHN ROGERS JOSEPH ROGINSKI WILLIAM ROKOWSKI 70 Colombia St. 20 Stephens Street 13 Smith Street Ralph Stage Band 4 87 Oakridge St. Hockey 1-4, Baseball 1-4 RONALD ST GERMAIN Ron 69 Ludlow Rd T KAREN M. SANDER 66 Jacob St. Band 1-4, Secretary 3-4, French Gub 1, H R. Rep. 3-4, Powder Puff 3, Pro Mer- ito. N.H.S, Steve Martin Fan Gub. Spa- ghetti Supper Comm. 4 DARLA SCHMIDT 572 Ch.icopee St. Swim Team 2. Deca 4 LAWRENCE SAPOWSKY 235 Rolf Ave GARY F. SARGENT 8 Dunn St. Swiming 2-4, Cross Country 3 GERRY ROSIENSKI Polock 154 Prospect MARC M. SABOURIN Candy Man 57 Percy St. COLLEEN ST ONGE 5 Ludlow Rd. GARRY ROUSSEAU 17 Ferry St. BRIAN SALAMON SACK 112 Gairmont Ave. Hockey 1-4, Capt. 4 w I W ROMA ST. GEORGE 80 Irene St. Track 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Pro Merito, N.H.S., Steve Martin Fan Club DAVID RUFFNER inch high 18 Fan wood St. Cabinet Shop 2-4 DENISE ST ANDRE 696 Britton St. Photography Club 3, H R. Rep. 4, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 LOUISE SAMPSON 40 Lafayette St. GERALD F. ROY Sir Slam 5 Ashgrove St. Basketball 2-4, Baseball 2, Soccer 3-4, Track 34 Iff. MARY A SHREWSBURY 72 Lauzier Terr. Flag Corp 1-3, Cadettes 2-3, Powder Puff 3, Steve Martin Fan Club, N.H.S., Sr. Prom Comm. STEPHEN J. SENERCH1A Steve 115 Boucher Circle Track 14 T LORI ANN SLOWIK 115 Sunflower Ave. JOHN FRANCIS SOBON 52 Larchmont St. Photography Club 1-3, Band 1-4, Stage Band 3-4, Tele-Co mm 3-4 MARIANNE SOJA Miml 38 Pleasantview Ave. Powder puff Football 3, D E C. A BRYAN SEARS 51 Boulay Cir. AMANDA MELISSA SHERRER Mandy 49 Marshall Ave. Chorus 1, District Chorus 1-4, Band 2-3, Mad- rigals 2-3, All-State Chorus 2-4, Stage Band 3- 4, Pro-Merito 4, N.H.S. NANCY A. SKOWYRA 163 Telegraph Ave. PAULA ANN SERAFIN 4 Montcalm Street Drama Club 3, Steve Martin Club 4 DIANE SCRUTON “Scrutz” 96 Bostwick Lane Chorus 1, Powder Puff 3, Homeroom Rep 4, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4 ROBERT SHEA Shea 386 Irene St. Football 1 ALAN SMITH 49 Irene St TRACY SMITH Little Pony 64 Felix St. GLENN ALLEN SISSON Clint 41 Woodcrest Circle Powder puff Cheerleader MICHAEL DAVID SMALLEY Biggie 580 New Ludlow Rd. TV V ✓-r DIANNE MARIE SPIVEY Red 213 Grattan St. Spanish Club 1-2, Powder Puff 3. H R. Rep. 3-4, Office Aid 3. Steve Martin Fan Club. N.H.S. Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4. Yearbook 4 KENNETH TELLIER Kenny 930 McKinstry Ave. Hockey 2-3 PAUL HENRY THIBAULT IV SKIP 480 Grattan St. Baseball 1-4 T MICHAEL STRYCHARZ Mike 114 Valier Ave. ANDREE YVONNE THIBAULT 115 Chapel St. Photo Club 2-3, Powder Puff 3, Steve Martin Fan Club, Spaghetti Supper Comm. 4. Yearbook Staff JEFFREY R. THIBAULT Jeff 104 Acrebrook Dr Soccer 1-2 PHILIP GERARD SUJAT 102 Lukasik St. Skiing 2-4 CYNTHIA SULEWSKI Cindy 112 Montcalm St. Softball 1-4, Basketball 1. Powder Puff, Soccer 4 ANDREW SULIKOWSKI Bird 6 Buckley Blvd. SHARON A. STUECKROTH Backie 1052 Montgomery St. Chorus 1-4, Hiking 2, Photography 2, Latin Club 3-4 EDWARD SZLACHETKA 74 Sunflower Ave. CYNTHIA TODD 130 Fletcher Cir. Yearbook Staff, Office Aid 2-4, Pro Mer ito, N.H.S. ALAN TAYLOR 190 Asselin St. Swimming 1 KATHLEEN SULLIVAN 235 James St. RANDY B. THERRIEN 17 Mellinger Lane CYNTHIA TAYLOR Cindy 36 Pondview Dr. Swimming 1-2, Track 2. Cheerleading 3-4, H R Rep. 3-4, Powder Puff 3, Cotillion Comm. 3, Prom Comm. 3, Pro Merito, N.H.S. WILLIAM TODD 130 Fletcher Circle REBECCA WATKINS Becky 57 Woodcrest Circle Band 1, Steve Martin Fan Club JUSTINE VIENS 20 Larchmont St. JOANNE M. WOJTOWICZ Joni 522 Sheridan St. Chorus 1-3, Latin Club 2, Cosmetology 4 WILLIAM E TREXLER 31 Bemls St KATHLEEN WAGNER Kathy 101 Providence St. VALERIE JEAN WHITEHEAD Val 41 Paul Ave. LAURIE ANN WYSK 40 Frank St. Tennis 1-4, Homeroom Rep. 3-4, Cheerleading 3-4, Powder puff 3, Pro Merlto 4, N.H.S. KEVIN TREMBLEY 48 Stewart St. THOMAS WILLIAMS 25 Coolidge Rd. MARTHA ANN ZALEWA Zorba 106 Deslauriers St. Softball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Swim Team 1-2, Homeroom Rep. 2, Intramurals 2, Powder Puff 3, Yearbook Subs. 3, Who’s Who 4, Sports Editor 4, Soccer 4, Spa ghetti Supper 4, Sr. Prom Comm. KENNETH VAUTRIN 55 Nye St. TINA MARIE WILSON Junebug 54 Mathieu Drive CHERYLANNE WELLS Cherie 903 McKinstry Ave. Steve Martin Fan Club, N.H.S. , Senior Prom Comm. ELIZABETH WALAS Waffle 28 Pondview Dr. TAMARA TOKARSKI 8 Fletcher Circle Band 1-3, Interclass plays 1, Class Tres 2, Swimming 2, H R. Reps. 2-4, Yearbook Subs. 2,3, Student Council 3,4, Cotillion Prom Comm. 3,4, Spag. Supper 4, Yearbook Editor 4, Steve Martin Fan Club, Pro Merito, N.H.S. SANDRA ZDRAYKOWSKl Sandy 71 Acrebrook Dr. Cheerleading 2-4, Co-Captain 4, Year- book Staff, Prom Comm. 3, Farmer John’s Barnyard 4 KAREN A. Z1ELONKA Zonkee 691 Granby Rd. Track 2-4, Powder Puff 3, Pro Merito, N.H.S., Steve Martin Fan Club JOSEPH K. ZYGAROWSKI Zlg Cross Country 1-4, Track 1-2, Intra. Bas- ketball 1-3, CAMERA SHY Carl Antunes Deane Loughman William Bell-Isle David Lyons Michael Bernier Gail Mozeleski James Blair Raymond Peters Thomas Blondek Daniel Provost William Cash Larry Provost Diane Castonguay John Richards Joseph Conroy Donald Robinson David Cote Lynn Rutkowski Dale Croteau Cynthis Saporito Jesus Cruz James Skyczylas Raymond Desorcy Michael Steffanelli Mark Gagne Alfred Glenn Tuohy Frank Goodman David Turcotte Ray Goodwin Joseph Weibel Robert Gordon Donald Witter Jan Lockhart In Memorium KELLY HUMPHREY BRIAN HOWE Life seems to have it’s up’s and downs and when we reach one of those down points, each of us feels that we have the greatest problem in the world. In spite of this, we each must continue along and look for the beauty and happiness in life. Life can be very unpredictable - never quite knowing the path it will take tomorrow. Those who knew Brian, realize that he courageousely faced life despite his disillusions. Whereas, Kelly continued life as usual, free from disillusions, until it unexpectantly ended. Now as we graduate and begin our new lives, the memories of these two beautiful people will live on forever in our hearts and minds. MRS. MARY RODGERS MR. ROBERT MERKEL To the members of the Class of 1979, When the Class of 1979 entered Chicopee Comprehensive High School, you brought with you the varied experiences of your childhood. Gradually, during your stay here, you have developed a set of shared experiences which will culminate with your graduation. Although you will once again follow different paths, you leave with a commen set of experiences and shared memories. No one can tell at what point the Class of 1979 crystallized into a spirited, unified body, but during that process, slowly and unconsciously, you have learned what is probably the most valuable and hopefully the most enduring lesson of your lives. You have learned what cooperation, tolerance and endurance can achieve for you. Although some of the academic knowledge which you have worked so hard to acquire will slip away in years to come, the awareness of your own capabilities and the ability to work toward a common goal with others whose opinions and talents differ from your own will never leave you. If you have learned tolerance, compassion and self-awareness, then we as educators have achieved our goal. High school graduation is only a beginning, a time to test the ideas and skills that you have acquired. Although we will be saddened to see you leave, we share your enthusiasm for the future and hope that the values and skills we have tried to help you develop will strengthen you throughout your lives. Congratulations on your many achievements and best wishes for the future. Mary Rodgers Robert H. Merkel CLASS OFFICERS LANCE MASON (PRESIDENT) JANICE MCCARTHY (VICE-PRESIDENT) To the Class of 1979, I would like to sincerely thank you for electing me as your class president for the last three years. It has been truly an honor to be able to serve such an outstanding class. Through our years at Comprehensive, we have grown in many ways. We have grown in knowledge, and in spirit. Most of all, we have learned to work together to become a strong united class. Also, the close contacts I have had with the administration and my fellow students will always remain with me. Each person I have met has touched me in a very special way and I hope that I have done the same to each one of you. I would especially like to thank our class advisors for doing such a terrific job. I am very proud to have been associated with these two great people. Many of us will separate, but I hope the memories that Comprehensive has given you, will always stay with you. I wish you all the very best of luck in whatever you do. Sincerely yours, Lance Mason Class President MARCI DUNNAGAN (SECRETARY) TERESA JERZ (TREASURER) 47 “The Last Shall Be First” “The first shall be last and the last shall be first” Though the last class of the 70’s our spirit has always been first. Memories will always return when we hear“79” Remembrances of these four years will remain in our minds. As freshmen we broke along time tradition We went straight to Comp, instead of the Kirby addition. They said we wouldn’t be unified - our class would fall apart But we knew we were great, right from the start. The year was chaotic, getting to know our new school We were constantly reminded to follow all rules The upper classmen gave us wrong routes to find our classes To add to their enjoyment, they sold us elevator passes. With our sophomore year, we started to rate As our candy drive results really were great, We broke the school record - surpassed our own goal We proved we could work as a class on a whole. This was when we sponsored our first dance Now to be big shots - this was our chance, We played up publicity that the band was real great But to our surprise they were a half hour late. We started our first rally in a big mess For S-O-P-H-M-O-R-E was our spelling at it’s best, Our spirit wasn’t great then, you couldn’t even hear it But try to match it now - no one comes near it. As semi-upperclassmen, we became involved in charity drives “Toys for Tots” guarenteed a Merry Christmas for needy, would arrive. “We are the Champions” became our can food drive theme, For we collected more cans than had ever been seen. But there was Powder Puff - Oh my Lord We never did quite make it on the score board. The ’78 Seniors beat us forty to zip As we never could escape their powerful grip. The end of the year seemed exciting to all For we knew we’d be seniors in the upcoming fall, Our time ’til graduation, was endless, so it seemed But this would be our last year to fulfill our high school dreams. Now as upperclassemen our outlook was different For we knew our school spirit truly was different We wanted our last year to be as great as could be Nothing would keep us from this, we could all plainly see. Senior year was busy; there was so much to do With planning activities and collecting our dues. Dues collections were tough, it was like pulling out teeth. The advisors lectures and threats never seemed to cease. Our memories, likes the Cotillion, will become “Silver Dreams” Worth more, as time passes, when we remember our schemes. With our enjoyable senior activities, everyone was satisfied Until our June 8th graduation came, then everybody cried. Our high school years have come and gone much too fast It seems hard to believe already four years have passed. Only yesterday it seems we first entered Comp’s doors Now we leave them closed behind us, never to enter again, as we have before. -Karen Redfern 49 Can You Match These With The Seniors As They Appear Today??? (See the following two pages for some present day photos) and all the others in between Hjr WE ji « : ' V ■ xk‘% m.- JS 62 63 REMEMBER? CHICOPEE COMP. COLTS UNDERCLASSMEN PERSERVERANCE AND LUCK If a class works together as a whole, to achieve all the goals, there is no limit to its success. Attaining this plateau of success requires much perserverance - which includes spirit and confidence as well as hard work and determination. Individual accomplishment plays a major part in class achievement. Each person must have confidence in himself or herself in order to feel he has the potential to be successful in accomplishments for his class, also. There is much that can be attained during one’s high school years, but each individual must keep his personal goals in mind at all times if he truly wishes to attain success. “I plan to take three years of vocational courses to prepare myself for United Technical Vocational School, where I would like to go after high school.” Randy Squires - Freshman ‘‘I would like to meet some new friends and keep old friends.” Donna St. George Freshman “I plan to take courses that will enable me to become a math major when I go on to college after high school.” Mark Blodgett - Junior “I want to try to keep my grades up and make as many friends as I can.” Trisha McElway - Sophomore “I expect to take a language each of my four years so that when I get my diploma, I can go on to college to become an interpreter.” Jose Florence - Freshman ‘‘I feel I’ve grown and matured in understanding since I have started high school. I would like to make what is left of my school years a success.” Erica Trexler - Junior “I plan to get a pretty good education so I can go to college.” Dave Bergeron Sophomore ‘‘I want to continue trying to get good grades in order to prepare myself for college. Also, I want to keep friends around me so that I know I will always have someone there to rely on.” Brian Ludden - Freshman “I have tried my best to do as much for my class. I wish there was more I could do but it is not easy to find places to get in and help. It is a lot of work but the pride and respect for the entire body at Comp is the greatest award anyone could receive.” Brian Wright - Sophomore “In my high school years I wish to achieve the best grades I can and make sure that my high school years are not till work but also fun.” Coleen Nauman - Sophomore “Teachers at Comp are nice. I expected the teachers in high school to be a lot harder than in eighth grade. I’m doing okay in school now. I don’t want to take easy courses and I plan to take chemistry and courses that will prepare me for college.” Trisha McNerney - Freshman “I’m interested in horses and I want to go into stable management. I’m taking college prep, courses in high school and I plan to go on to college after graduation. I’ve enjoyed the challenge of making new friends and the lasting relationships have been rewarding.” Carol Powtak - Sophomore “After completing my years of high school at Comprehensive, I hope to have made a significant contribution to my class. I also hope to prepare myself to pursue my career. I have immensely enjoyed the experiences of meeting and working with people from various backgrounds.” Donna Krupa - Junior “I enjoy playing football. I hope to be on the starting football team next year instead of being cut. I am taking courses which will prepare me for college to be a firefighter.” Chuck Pepe Junior “I have enjoyed the experience of meeting new people and hopefully continuing lasting relationships. I’m taking general courses in high school but I plan to continue my education in animal and veterinary sciences.” Sheila Shea • Sophomore “I hope to be able to finish and to accomplish my goal in life through college prep, courses that I am taking at Comprehensive. The thing I have enjoyed most is meeting new friends.” Kevin Wanner - Junior “Making a lot of friends and making good grades in order to graduate is what I hope to accomplish in my high school years. I have enjoyed the atmosphere here at Comp because the people are so friendly.” Robin Gentile - Freshman “Although I want to go to college, I want to meet someone that will help me through school. I’ve got a lot of friends that I know will be long lasting and I know I’ll never lose them. I like the people and their friendliness.” Diane Godaire - Junior c mpoosonn oc Ken Kostek - Photography Instructor S!iSS ,,n ' a“ 8 ° ih , T ii , ( «EL Len Cormier - Television Instructor TELECOMMUNICATIONS elecommunications is a program designed for juniors and seniors who wish to enter the field of visual communications or who want to learn more about photography for their own benefit. Students who take this double period course are transported to Westover A.F.B., where the telecom- munications center is located. Here they have a pho- tography lab and a television center, where programs are taped and shown on Chicopee’s cable T.V. Chan- nel 5. John Dumont - Telecommunications Director if if R| i H(j it i ! 3 1 r iti i) i t � ' ll: .iii ft l Ito omprehensive has a unique situation which enables students to partake in either academic or vocational courses or a combination of both. For those students who seriously want to learn a trade to use after high school, they spend four periods a day in the shop of their choice - autobody, automotive, electrical, cabinet, machine, or welding. The rest of the day is spent in academic classes. Thus, with this combination of courses, many students are able to receive a well rounded education and training. Vocational VOCATIONAL OFFICE ■■■■■■ AUTC3 E3C3C3Y 405 [AUTOMOTIVE SHOP 83 nC H I h M FI SH u JJT idf ■ 4 o WELDING SHOP Hn, -v mt : ’ nTrr a« V. n aian r sa ’ ‘ ’ WBit HilMIV r JKwrl B1 35V II IIM r 2E?3f%3nrsi3ii M «E saaa -zzxu ma ■. ia asiaa 3 JB3H CHICOPEE COMP 1 FACULTY GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION The faculty and administrators of a school are the key to the educational process. The examples that they set and maintain are those which the student body will follow. Through their guidance and teachings, students not only learn the basic school subjects of “reading, writing, and arithmetic”, but also they learn the basic values of life. School life teaches leadership qualities, co-operation with peers and elders, honesty and understanding of people and life. Students become aware of the world around them through the aid of teachers, and thus, they become better adults. The faculty and administration of Comprehensive has offered guidance to all it’s students because of their special quality of education. “Our educational system offers students a variety of subjects with elective courses. Student participation in this program does leave something to be desired. Many students misuse the system by taking “easy courses” for the sake of an easy grade.” Walter Stachura English “When students come back after graduation, 1 ask them what they think about their education at Comp. They feel they have received a good education in comparison to other high schools. They feel that in Math and especially in English they have received a good background.” Marguerite Decker - Librarian. “Our educational system is viable and diversified to provide an optimum education for all of our students who seek it. A great majority of the students do seek the challenges of the courses offered with the understanding that they may prepare them for their future careers. The greatest deterrent to the students fulfillment of the educational goals may be hindered by the apathy of the individual.” Mitchell Kuzdzal - Vice-Principal “The concept of a comprehensive high school is unique in education. The students who attend Chicopee Comprehensive have the advantage of learning how to relate to people who have educational goals that are more diverse than in a regular high school. This in itself may be one of the valuable benefits of a high school education.” Neil R. Martell - Spanish “Chicopee Comprehensive is one of the most unique high schools in Massachusetts. No other school in the area enjoys the privelege of having a vocational and academic school atmosphere combined under one roof. This enables the students to participate in a co-mingling of academics, athletics and other activities.” Douglas Gray - Vocational Director ‘Chicopee Comprehensive High School with its elective system, has a wide variety of subjects that students may elect. It is possible for students to - follow a course of study that could prepare a student for almost any kind of job or position. For the most part, students with help from parents and guidance counselors have been making excellent choices toward meeting their goals and objectives. It is indeed most unfortunate that some students are just not taking full advantage of the education being offered at Comprehensive High School. Subjects elected by some students seem to be made purely on the basis of how easy the subject is. It is also my belief that there is a great deal of apathy on the part of many students as to school work in general. Hopefully, the situation may reverse itself in the near future with students becoming more interested in school and in school related activities.” Stanley J. Ziemba - Principal “Our present educational system leaves much to be desired in that it is not providing students with the tools of English and arithmetic. Worse, it has taken away much of the incentive from the average students who strive to do good work. The fault lies at the top, directly in the lap of so- called educators, who are and have become paper shufflers, who have given education two colossal flops: heterogeneous (mixed) classes where less learning takes place, and innovative courses, which require remedial follow-up courses to cure the defects of innovation. A by-product of the foregoing is that the high school diploma has become just another piece of paper — everyone receives it regardless of what they did or accomplished in high school. Today’s high school students should well consider striving to do their utmost in English and arithmetic and shun “equivalent” courses. A good grasp of English and arithmetic are the basic ingredients to success in whatever students aspire.” Henry Malfas - Business “The variety of courses offered at Chicopee Comp High School enables the student to select those subjects which will be most beneficial to him as an adult.” Judith Czlusniak - English “The serious student does get the most out of the education offered here at Comp. I can see some pros and cons of the elective system. Some students are only looking for an easy out. Comp is a very good institution and there is good school spirit within the student body. An inner spirit exists that binds the student to the school itself. I feel that the Comp philosophy has worked very well and is exemplified in the majority of students who attend. I feel Comp is the only workable comprehensive school in the state.” Julie Leonard - Assistant Vice-Principal “I believe the curriculum offered by Chicopee Comprehensive is one of the finest of any school of it’s kind. Many educational opportunities are available in the practical arts for those students seeking job skills and in academic areas for those students planning to continue their education after graduation. Implementing this curriculum is a fine teaching staff, made up of highly skilled professionals and the administrators, working to maintain a proper atmosphere for study with a smoothly functioning school. However, any program is only as effective as the extent to which it is used and unfortunately, some students fail to avail themselves of these opportunities. A mature program demands a mature student body. The faculty and administration have forged a strong program which, hopefully, will be grasped by the students to link them with a fine future if they but try.” Joyce Caldwell - English For most students at Comprehensive, it seems like an eternity until their four years of high school come to an end. Graduation, although sad because of the loss of friendships, becomes a relief to many, as the point of a new beginning. For our principal, Stanley Ziemba, it has taken seventeen years for him to reach his graduation day. As Mr. Ziemba prepares to retire, we are sure that his heart and mind hold many fond memories of life at Comprehensive. He has seen thousands of students pass through the doors of Comp, and during their high school years he has watched them grow and mature. Retirement will seem a bit strange at first. Instead of the hustle and bustle of morning announcements and directing students to homeroom and classes, Mr. Ziemba will be able to sit with the morning paper and enjoy a leisurely, second cup of coffee. He will now be able to have time to do the things he has always wanted, and we are sure Mrs. Ziemba will be happy to see him around instead of seeing a blurr pass through the door early in the morning and not return until later that evening. We, the Class of 1979, hope that we are amongst Mr. Ziemba’s fond memories, for he will be included in each of ours. Most of all, we would like to wish him happiness and prosperity during his life. 89 ADMINISTRATION Dr. John M. Luke Superintendent of Schools TO THE CLASS OF 1979 Congratulation to you on your Successful completion of the requirements for High School graduation. During your years in Chicopee Schools, you have been involved in planned learning experiences which are intended to be the foundations and springboards for learning which continues throughout your life. Commencement marks the beginning of this new phase of your education. You each possess unique potential. It is the challenge before you to seek to develop that potential to its fullest in your future roles at home, work, and in the community. May you accept a personal responsibility in meeting the challenges ahead of you. My very best wishes go with each of you for good health and happiness. May God Bless You. Sincerely, Dr. John M. Luke Superintendent of Schools Sophie J. Chmura Asst. Supt. of Schools William Mlelka Coordinator of Secondary Education Stanley J. Zlemba Principal Mitchell Kuzdzal Vice-Principal TO THE CLASS OF 1979 - You who are graduating from Comprehensive High School may feel some regret for the opportunities not taken, for the associations about to be broken and some apprehensions for the future. As far as the future is concerned, always keep in mind the fact that Comprehensive High School has prepared you well. Having faith in yourself and working hard is a success formula that will certainly bring joy and happiness to you. Your history is an honorable one and you are rightly respected for your accomplishments on behalf of Comprehensive High School. Please accept my congratulations for having completed all requirements for a high school diploma and my sincere wishes for continued health, happiness and success in the future years. The following lines from Longfellow have always been my favorite and I would like to quote them for you. “Not enjoyment and not sorrow Is our destined way But to act, that each tomorrow Find us farther than today’’. Stanley J. Ziemba Principal Julie Leonard Asst. Vice-Principal Douglas Gray Vocational Director English Phyllis Goodrich Department Head Roger Bowden Kathleen Baker Raymond Boulais Fred Checkwicz Joyce Caldwell Roseann Chojnowski Judith Czelusniak William Coscore Chris Geanacopoulas Arnold Huhtamaki 92 Judith Segzdowicz Language Robert Merkel Elba Brodeur Rev. Robert Nemkovich Neil Martell Ernest Rochleau Jane McDonald Department Head Social Studies Martin Balboni Laurel Collins Joseph Perlik John Moran Department Head Edward Clancy V x ' X. Stephen Jendrysik Edward Butova James Kijak William Davis James Spano 94 John Taupier Conrad Rivest George Ladeau Edward Ostek Ernest Goff Ronald Pete Science Roger Fleury Raymond Ouimette Department Head Olen Bielski, Jr. Francis Gammie George Kennedy Jan Lessin Dolor Major 95 mg Math Lillian Moggio Department Head Louise Lacoste Kenneth Morse Jeffrey Kendra Christine Mills Alfred Furtek Joseph Llodra Joann Pirog Karen Szostkiewicz Frank Szydlo 96 Business Bernard Mathieu Ann Beggetta Raymond Chelte Wendy Swan Dana Cutter Harry Malandrinos Linda Stec Lance Walsh Physical Education Joan Boratis Mary Hill Alexander V yce Leroy White Health Anthony Kumiega Martha Mitchell Norma Lapinski Resource 98 Music Kathleen Powers William Sittard Philip Airoldi Delores Borowiec Virginia Giokas Home Economics Alice Barnes Christine Kennedy Raymond Blair 99 I Vocational Quinto Cimma 100 Anthony Petrucelli i Albert D’Ambrosio Alexander Skrobacki Neil J. Martell Donald Duda Roger Bourguignon Joseph Natale Steven Pippin Howard Walker Armand Deslauriers John Meschke Vincent Ivliano John Demarco Walter Porowski 101 I Guidance Dionysius Dulchinos Department Head Arthur Pepin Clyde McClelland Vocational Placement Director Helen Lemanski Secretary George DeFlorio Marguerite Decer Librarian George O’Brien Counselor Examiner Charles Tomasewski Chester Szetela Adjustment Counselor 102 Personnel Mrs. Gladu - Principal’s Office Mrs. Nietupski - Main Office Mrs. Wright - Main Office Mrs. McCurdy - Main Office Mrs. DesRosiers - Vocational Office Mrs. Cooper • Vocational Office Stella Kwasnik, Jeanette Matikowski, Joann Parta, Helen Dziekan, Stella Kokoszka, Hazel Teahan, Velma Cook, Blanch Hebert, Lucienn St. Germain, Maureen Slachetka, Rose Blanchard. 103 We at Comp take pride in all our sports, being “winners” or not. Many think of a victorious team as one who wins the game, but as the adage goes “it’s not whether you win, but how you play the game”. The sports program at Comp gives each individual a feeling of team spirit, school spirit, and most importantly, a great feeling of self-pride. For this reason, each of Comp’s many teams and players are victorious, and should be proud of their accomplishments. “All of Comp’s teams share the same attitudes of the spirit of competition, the desire to improve, and the desire to do better after a defeat. Athletics helps them to prove to themself and others that they can be better and we hope that there is a carry over from sports competitions to life.” Mr. Dan Dulchinos • Baseball. Coach “It is easy for a team to keep their pride in times of victory, but in defeat, it demands a team with a lot of character and many loyal fans, to maintain their pride and spirit.” Pat Halpin - Co-Captain, Football. “The friendliness of the team and the great faith the coach has in you.” Betty Orszulak - Girl’s Soccer “Togetherness of the team members. The ability of the team to play as one whole.” Wayne Pare - Basketball “We give each other words of encouragement and we are always there to back each other up.” Maria Fredette - Field Hockey “The responsibility of the coach is a great one, if he understands and can convey his understanding so that the team will excel. Doing your best for the sake of a common goal rather than a material or personal goal proves that the spirit does exist.” Mr. Roger Bowden - Hockey, Coach “By working together as a team you learn to stick together through victories and defeats. If you fall apart during the defeats there is no chance to reunite yourselves to accomplish a victory.” Steve Senerchia - Track “Dedication of the players and the coach to go out and play the best they can and have fun at the same time.” Mike Beck - Tri-Captain, Soccer “Encouragement of all the team members for each other and the pride and dignity of being a Colt harrier.” Keith Higgins - Cross Country “Everyone has the same goal, to win. The best way to do it is as a team. Ans an individual you can’t get as much done. Whereas a unified body can.” Chuck Kandilis - Baseball “Competitive attitudes is the main quality among Comp’s teams. They realize that if you work hard to achieve your goal, it doesn’t matter if you achieve it immediately, you still must have the desire to continue working toward it.” Mrs. Joan Boratis - Girl’s Basketball, Coach “The teams at Comp are successful because the members have a great feeling of pride for the school. But mainly, each individual’s love for the sport, in which he partakes, determines the team’s successfulness.” Dave Bolduc - Football “Mostly it is the coach who keeps the team together, through victory and defeat. He becomes like a father figure, keeping the “family” together. He gives each of us encouragement during defeat so that we continue to do our best. To sum it all up, he keeps our hope up.” Gary Arpin - Baseball “Comps’ teams are unified and successful because the members are all friends-they work together with one another. Members disregard individual achievements and work together for the same goal; helping each other is the main key.” John Malikowski - Track “Coaches make the difference. They must give the team members a feeling of confidence if they are to accomplish anything, and must show, in return, a feeling of respect toward their players. Patience is important, also. Our coaches avoid yelling at the players while they are on the court, and instead, they talk to the players when they are off court which makes everyone feel less nervous.” Roma St. George - Basketball “Athletics is like the game of life; never give up in the face of adversity nor be content on past performances.” Miss Mary Hill- Softball, Coach. “The main element in Comp’s sports program relates to team unity. A team that works well together and helps each other will be a successful team. Respect for each other is important. This unity gives a team the strive and determination to be able to beat anyone. A team loses and wins together. When a player is hurt, the team feels it. Unity is what makes Comp the best.” Martha Zalewa - Girl’s Basketball “Pride is a big factor in Comp’s sports programs. The whole school is so involved in our sports that you want to do your best for yourself, your teammates and the school. Win or lose the fans at the games always have a good thing to say about the team’s efforts. This involvement of everybody makes it gratifying to be an athlete here at Comp.” Steve LeBel - Football BOYS SOCCER espite the Colts’ discouraging season, the team worked together in spirit to come across with unex- pected victories in their toughest moments. During the year, the players continued their unrelenting struggle for a winning season. The team’s dedication as a unified body has given them pride and a feeling of personal accomplishment. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER MIKE BECK MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GERRY ROY COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP COMP 2 NORTHAMPTON 1 MINNECHAUG 2 EAST LONGMEADOW 0 AMHERST 1 CLASSICAL 2 CHICOPEE 0 WEST SPRINGFIELD 2 LUDLOW 0 LONGMEADOW 5 SPRINGFIELD TECH. 3 CHICOPEE 2 CATHEDRAL 1 LUDLOW 2 WEST SPRINGFIELD 0 CLASSICAL 3 CATHEDRAL 3 1 1 1 2 4 6 1 1 0 3 3 3 5 4 3 GRADUATING SENIORS MIKE BECK PAUL BURNETTI DENNIS CHAMPAGNE STEVE DOWNIE DAVE HAYS RICK KRYLA KEVIN LEARNED AL LEVAKIS GERRY ROY First row: Coach Bill Davis and son, Jeff, Mark Beaulieu, Tri-Captain A1 Levakis, Rick Kryla, Jim Mercer, Jay Babineau, Tom Raupp, Second row: Tom Crochiere, Dennis Champagne, Tri-Captain Dave Hays, Gerry Roy, Gerry Lafleur, Tri-Captain Mike Beck, Third row: Mark Kulig, Paul Burnetti, Kevin Learned, Steve Downie, Tom Demers, Missing: Rich Durocher. 107 Forward Mark Kulig heads the ball away. “The thrill of victory” • another Comp goal. Fullback Mike Beck steeds the ball from Chicopee High offense. The teams listens intently to Coach Davis’ half-time instructions. J.V. SOCCER Most Valuable Player Joey Roy c s tr ■ _ v ' , . rf; «u : Goalie Kyle McClelland makes the save. J.V. player positions himself for a head ball. Coaches Award Blake Twining TEAM MEMBERS David Authier Charles Barg Jim Craven Jeff Crochiere James Delude Jim Gendron John Iwanicki David Letasz John Voelker Glen Marion Kyle McClelland David Morin John Nimcheck Edward Noga Ken Pickard Joey Roy Blake Twining Comp Players control the game. FRESHMEN SOCCER Halfback Scott Redfern takes the ball downfleld. Fullback Gregg Furtek heads the beill away from strong Ludlow of- fense. Stan Plskorski and Randy Soucle battle for the ball with a Westside player. TEAM MEMBERS Most Valuable Player Jeff Crochiere Michael Bonatakis Tom Collins Brian Couture Marco Flemati Greg Furtek Andre Houle David Krol Bob Lefrebvre Tom Lingenberg Patrick Welch John Mooney Stan Piskorski Jack Poudrier Scott Redfern Billy Schafer Carlos Silva Randy Soucie John Szlachetka Tom Thorton Coaches Award John Voelker GIRLS SOCCER r .«a lthough the girls’ soccer team was in its beginning year, the Colts had a successful season. Despite the ■ fact that they were a newly formed team, the girls’ played competitively against a strongly established league. The player’s enthusiasm and great pride enabled them to complete a rewarding year. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER DEBBIE CARPENTER COACH’S AWARD THERESA PELEQUIN COMP 2 WEST SPRINGFIELD COMP 1 CHICOPEE COMP 1 CLASSICAL COMP 2 WEST SPRINGFIELD COMP 3 AGAWAM COMP 1 HOPKINS ACADEMY COMP 1 CATHEDRAL COMP 5 EASTHAMPTON COMP 3 MINNECHAUG COMP 1 CHICOPEE GRADUATING SENIORS DEBBIE BELL DEE CADIEUX JUNE LACOSTE THERESA NORTON VERONICA O’BRIEN BETTY ORZULAK CINDY SULEWSKI MARTHA ZALEWA First row: June Lacoste-Manager, Deena Liggon, Denise Liggon, Barb Heroux, Debbie Carpenter, Lynn Godding, Betty Orzulak, Veronica O’Brien, Lynda Roy, Second row: Pauline Boisjolie, Lisa Boutin, Angel Montemagni, Sandy Landry, Lisa Kapinos, Lisa Po- meroy, Third row: Theresa Norton-Manager, Anna Furnelli, Tara Anderson, Theresa Pelequin, Luanne Lapierre, Kim Chagnon, Debbie Bell, Dee Cadieux, Neil Martell-Coach, Fourth row: Martha Zalewa, Karen Beauchemin, Kathy Krow, Donna Breault, Cindy Sulewski, Kathy Norton. bOObOCnbObOCObOONO I®— Karen Beauchemin prepares for a headball K I i Coach Marten gives pre-game pep talk Jfer v f V t ' - Keeping a close eye on the action. Football lthough season was disappointing to many, the team showed great spirit and determination. Teamwork was apparent in every game and in each player there was quality of individuality. Through the attitudes of the players, the Comp football team has exibited their knowledge of the true meaning of sports- manship - it’s not whether you win, but how you play the game. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER OFFENSE STEVE LEBEL MOST VALUABLE DEFENSE DAVE BERTHIAUME “COLT OF THE YEAR” DON ROBERT COMP 24 AGAWAM 33 COMP 32 TECHNICAL 0 COMP 8 WESTFIELD 34 COMP 6 CATHEDRAL 19 COMP 0 HOLYOKE 41 COMP 8 WEST SIDE 6 COMP 0 BOSTON LATIN 21 COMP 6 CHICOPEE 21 VARSITY FOOTBALL- 1st Row: Anthony Couture, John Malikowski, Mike Overson, Dave Bolduc, Steve Gregory, Pat Halpin, Don Robert, Steve LeBel, Joe Perlik, Dave Berthiaume, Don LaValley, Steve Chagnon, 2nd Row: John Hogan, Bob Fortin, Ron DeSimone, Dave Astley, Mike Edwards, Bill Belanger, Tibor Kmeczik, Charlie Little, Mike Roy, Kevin Welch, Bob Deuso, Rick Cote, 3rd Row: John Chrisant, Arnold Huhtamaci, Charles Pepe, Ken Banville, Ted Bigda, Kenny Roux, Dean Gadoury, Paul Forrette, Doug Steinbach, Brian LaValley, Matt Trybus, Steve Janik, Bill Brown, John Kozial, Jim Callahan, Ray Marchand, Bill King, Chris Roundeau, Joe Llodra. GRADUATING SENIORS Dave Berthiaume Dave Bolduc Steve Chagnon Anthony Couture Steve Gregory Pat Halpin Don Lavalley Steve Lebel John Malikowski Mike Overson Joe Perlik Don Robert J. V. Football TEAM MEMBERS Bob Fortin Dean Gadoury Steve Janik Billy King Tibor Kmeczik Brian LaValley Charlie Little Kenny Roux Mike Roy Doug Steinbach Matt Trybus Dave Astley Ken Banville Ted Bigda Billy Blanchard Bill Brown Jim Calahan Rick Cote Ron DeSimone Bob Deuso Mike Edwards Paul Forrette Kevin Welch Line drives opponents back Freshman Football Down. Set. Hike. here what do Listen we up guys IS The offensive line does its job Alright! Everyone up. Cheerleaders heerleaders, those bright-eyed, smiling girls, continued their great job throughout this past year. Sometimes having to cheer during de- pressing moments can be a hard task, but not for the cheerleaders at Comp. This group of girls, kept the spirit going during every sporting event. In their own accom- plishments, these girls have much tq cheer about with the great results of their cheerleading tournaments. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS- 1st Row: Jackie Lizotte, Jean McCarthy, Jackie Cartier, Michelle Boivin, 2nd ROW: Chris Pourier, Jackie Fontaine, Laurie Wysk, Marybeth Beagley, Cindy Taylor, Co-captain Sandy Zdraykowski, Coach Jackie Kowal, Co-captain Ellen Kusek. GRADUATING SENIORS Ellen Kusek Cindy Taylor Laurie Wysk Sandy Zdraykowski J.V. CHEERLEADERS- Floor: Nancy Heroux, Jessie Smart, Standing: Theresa Beck, Karen Megliola. Diane Zahowski. Nancy Coaette, Connie Bullock, Lisa Richards, Top: Silvie Bougesoui, Lisa Dulchinos, Sue Capistrant. 120 Cross-Country his year’s Cross-Country team, far exceeded its expectations. They were undefeated throughout the regular season and ran away with the Valley League title, the first ever won by a Comp Cross-Country team. Even in Western Mass, competition, they continued their pattern of victories, placing second overall. They were, and still are, true champions in every sense of the word. COMP 20 MINNECHAUG 43 COMP 18 CLASSICAL 43 COMP 16 CHICOPEE 47 COMP 15 NORTHAMPTON 49 COMP 26 HOLOKE CATHOLIC 31 COMP 15 GREENFIELD 48 COMP 20 WEST SPRINGFIELD 41 COMP 18 HOLYOKE 37 COMP 15 WESTFIELD 48 CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER JOE ZYGAROWSKI CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RICH MADAMBA GRADUATING SENIOR Joe Zygarowski VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY- 1st ROW: Ken Madamba, Rich Madamba, Joe Zygar- owski, Dan Delisle, Bob Donahue, 2nd ROW: Jim Maryanski, Keith Higgins, Dave Madamba, Coach Alex Vyce. 123 J.V. Cross-Country v- «s£r — , TEAM MEMBERS Pam Dillon Tom Galindo Gary Gauthier Rick Isom Bob Wilson Bob Latour Tony Mazurowski Don Pronovost Dan Strain CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RICK ISOM CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GARY GAUTHIER Field Hockey espite the fact that this years Field Hockey season was slow, the players exhibited en- thusiasm. Players were pleased with the results of their season, even though they only had one win. There was a mutual feeling amongst the veteran team members that this was their best year yet. In comparison to other years, their losses this season were by less than in previous seasons. COMP 2 HOLYOKE 2 COMP 0 NORTHAMPTON 3 COMP 0 WEST SPRINGFIELD 8 COMP 0 CHICOPEE 0 COMP 0 WESTFIELD 0 COMP 1 HOLYOKE 1 COMP 1 NORTHHAMPTON 4 COMP 2 CHICOPEE 2 COMP 5 WESTFIELD 4 WEST SPRINGFIELD 5 CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER MICHELLE PAUL CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER JEANNE ZALEWSKI GRADUATING SENIORS FIELD HOCKEY- 1st Row: Angie Tupolus, Capt. Kathy Dillon, Sue Deslisle, Diane Renaud, 2nd Row: Sue Paul, Janice McCarthy, Theresa Shacklett, Doris Renaud, Jeanne Zalewski, Diane Moynahan, Kim Collins, Coach Laurie Bowden, 3rd Row: Sue Turcotte, Cheryl Geoffrion, Marci Dunnagan, Maria Fredette, Michelle Paul, Kathy Ranck. Kathy Dillon Marci Dunnagan Janice McCarthy Michelle Paul 128 Girls Swimming xcessive spirit enabled this year’s team to stay together. To begin the season, the girls had to practice in 50 ° degree temperatures, since the heating was not in full operation. Despite their adversities, the girls continued to work diligently each day after school; because of this, they were able to perform better than was expected. SWIMMING- 1st ROW: Martha Vincent, Sue Roubillard, 2nd ROW: Sue Houle, Anne Fowler, Paula Dube, Laurie Boudreau, Chris Demaris, Lisa Gagnon, Liz Joy, Cathy Kormier, 3rd ROW: Coach Donna Kenneson, Marie Brunelle, Karen Thibault, Barbara Baxendale, Holly Cadieux, Penny Ward, Cheryl .Poudrier, Sue Gagnon, Sue Walton, Gwen Boisveret, 4th ROW: Asst. Coach Carol Boissenault, Andrea Klepp, Charlene Hevey, Maria Beck, Lori House, Valerie Lane, Irene Wroz, Karen Seargent, Brenda Hufford, Kathy Pryne, Missing: Sandy Hevey. COMP LOST AMHERST WON COMP LOST WESTFIELD WON COMP WON CHICOPEE LOST COMP LOST EAST HAMPTON WON COMP WON HOLYOKE CATHOLIC LOST COMP WON HOLYOKE LOST COMP WON AGAWAM LOST COMP LOST WEST SPRINGFIELD WON COMP LOST SOUTH HADLEY WON COMP WON HOLYOKE CATHOLIC LOST COMP WON HOLYOKE LOST COMP LOST CLASSICAL WON COMP LOST EASTHAMPTON WON COMP WON AGAWAM LOST COMP LOST WESTFIELD WON GRADUATING SENIORS Sue Gagnon Sandy Hevey Lori House Cheryl Poudrier CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GWEN BOISVERT CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER LORI HOUSE 129 Boys Swimming ractice makes perfect, they say, and the boys swim team at Comp practiced for many long hours to be in top shape for their competi- tions. Though they did not attain an exceptional sea- son record, they competed well enough to hold their own. Comprehensive High School realizes that win- ning is not the important factor in sporting events but rather the enjoyment of the sport exhibited by each team member. COMP 75 LONGMEADOW 104 COMP 108 AMHERST 76 COMP 72 MINNECHAUG 96 COMP 98 AGAWAM 77 COMP 85 TACONIC 85 COMP 35 CHICOPEE 51 COMP 101 WEST SPRINGFIELD 74 COMP 84 PITTSFIELD 93 COMP 90 CLASSICAL 82 COMP 39 TACONIC 45 COMP 84 CHICOPEE 92 COMP 91 WEST SPRINGFIELD 80 COMP 42 PITTSFIELD 42 COMP 93 CLASSICAL 82 BOYS SWIMMING- 1st Row: Coach Terbush, Steve Mercier, Chip Demarais, Dave Andrews, Capt. Tom Duffy, Victor Bates, John Kasak, Jim Mercer, 2nd Row: Todd Andrews, Bryan Grummer, Mark Fournier, Roger Forgette, Peter Defercee, Brian Boisvere, Jim Walton, Jerry Aubichon. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER CHIP DEMARIS MOST IMPROVED PLAYER VICTOR BAKES GRADUATING SENIORS Dave Andrews Tom Duffy Boys Basketball bis y ear s b°y’ s basketball team possessed tfvlsl unrn stako a ble desire and co- ordination. wflliBl Defeating most of their opponets and go- ing on to the tournament, they showed that they were capable of handling anything that came their way. The qualities of leadership and sportsman- ship, evident in practice as well as games, were mainly responsible for the beneficial season that the boys had. As players and people, this basket- ball team may be the finest Comp has ever had. COMP 61 AGAWAM 44 COMP 85 MINNECHAUG 62 COMP 82 LONGMEADOW 69 COMP 66 AGAWAM 53 COMP 53 HOLYOKE 60 COMP 83 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC 42 COMP 63 NORTHAMPTON 45 COMP 64 HOLYOKE 66 COMP 57 GREENFIELD 54 COMP 61 WESTFIELD 45 COMP 64 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC 49 COMP 56 CHICOPEE 50 COMP 78 WEST SPRINGFIELD 41 COMP 62 NORTHAMPTON 54 COMP 66 HOLYOKE 84 COMP 76 GREENFIELD 69 COMP 65 WESTFIELD 63 COMP 72 HOLYOKE CATHOLIC 53 COMP 50 CHICOPEE 40 COMP 78 WEST SPRINGFIELD 57 COMP 93 CATHEDRAL 77 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GERRY ROY COACHES AWARD STEVE LEBEL GRADUATING SENIORS Mike Beck Kevin Brassard Fabio Cerrara Don Lavalley Steve Lebel Wayne Pare Gerry Roy VARSITY BASKETBALL- Front: Co-Capt. Steve LeBel, Co-Capt. Gerry Roy, 2nd Row: Wayne Pare, Mike Rodak, Dave Matzko, Don LaValley, Dave Uszynski, Kevin Brassard, Fabio Cerrara, Mike Beck, Jim Palucci, Coach Alec Vyce. J. V. Basketba 1 TEAM MEMBERS Dean Gadoury Gary Gauthier Richard Dutilly Mark Valentine David Krol Brian Couture John Voelker Marco Flematti David Matzko MOST VALUABLE PLAYER DAVID MATZKO COACHES AWARD JOHN VOELKER Freshman Basketball TEAM MEMBERS Jim Champagne Bob Chmiel Scott Cote Mark Devoto John Downs Brian Higgins Scott King Mike Klaus Bob Lefevbre Tom Lingenberg Charles Nicklas Mike Rondeau Bill Schafer Randy Souscia Paul Stefanelli MOST VALUABLE PLAYER BRIAN HIGGINS COACHES AWARD MICHAEL KLAUS Girls Basketball I etting a new Massachusetts state record of 49 consecutive wins, was the result of much talent and hard work on the part of the girl’s varsity basketball team. Over the past three years, these girls have strived for the utmost in perfection of their sport; the girls won their first nine games this season before facing their first loss. This year’s seniors should be proud of their endeavors they have accomplished in their past years of basketball. Through this experience, the team members have learned pride in themselves, their school, anc ' ruly how to love the game. COMP 59 AGAWAM 40 COMP 77 M1NNECHAUG 37 COMP 56 LONGMEADOW 50 COMP 49 AGAWAM 42 COMP 49 TACON1C 45 COMP 72 NORTHAMPTON 55 COMP 58 HOLYOKE 48 COMP 56 CLASSICAL 18 COMP 68 WESTFIELD 56 COMP 37 CHICOPEE 44 COMP 58 WEST SPRINGFIELD 27 COMP 63 NORTHAMPTON 45 COMP 44 HOLYOKE 29 COMP 63 COMMERCE 46 COMP 66 WESTFIELD 39 COMP 43 CHICOPEE 47 COMP 55 WEST SPRINGFIELD 30 COMP 41 CATHEDRAL 49 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER ROMA ST. GEORGE COACHES AWARD LAURIE DUCLOS GRADUATING SENIORS Laurie Duclos Michelle Paul Roma St. George Martha Zalewa VARSITY BASKETBALL- 1st Row: Kim Chagnon, Martha Zalewa, Co-Capt Roma St George, Donna Archambeault, Kathy Lingenberg, 2nd Row: Coach Joan Boratis, Anna Furnelli, Carol Mrozinski, Co-Capt. Laurie Duclos, Michelle Paul, Beth Jazab, Jeanne Zalewski. J. V. Basketball Coach Martell gives pre game briefing. COACHES AWARD SANDY LANDRY TEAM MEMBERS Kim Collins Cheryl Geoffrion Joanne Gregory Laurie Hambley Barbara Heroux Beth Jazab Debbie Sandy Landry Cathy Ligenberg Carol Mrozinski Carol Powtak Kathy Ranck Sue Shrewsbury Uszynski MOST VALUABLE PLAYER JOANNE GREGORY hile the girl’s varsity basketball team was busy setting its records, the J.V. team was following its footsteps. This year the J.V. record, 15-1, was the best in Comp’s history. Their only loss was to Northampton, 38-37, but in their second confrontation with Northampton, Comp J.V.’s won 45-26. With their excellence of sportsmanship, these future varsity players will continue to proudly uphold the name of Chicopee Comp. omp hockey fans weren’t dis- appointed this year with the results of the games. Victories far outreached losses, but even in de- feat, team spirit was continually evi- dent. Being inexperienced, the team surpassed goals that they and the coaches had set in anticipation. Team spirit and cooperation enabled the Colts to beat Chicopee High for the first time ever. This year’s seniors were very aggressive but the main- tained a respect of their opponents. Each team member should be proud because as Coach Bowden stated, “of all the teams 1 have coached, this team has done more with it’s talent than any other” COMP 5 COMP 2 COMP 6 COMP 5 COMP 1 COMP 13 COMP 9 COMP 5 COMP 3 COMP 6 COMP 2 COMP 4 COMP 5 COMP 0 COMP 6 COMP 10 COMP 13 COMP 6 COMP 6 Hockey EASTHAMPTON HOLYOKE TECHNICAL SOUTH HADLEY CATHEDRAL PALMER PUTNAM GREENFIELD CLASSICAL AMHERST WESTFIELD WEST SPRINGFIELD CHICOPEE MINNECHAUG AGAWAM LUDLOW COMMERCE EAST LONGMEADOW LONGMEADOW VARSITY HOCKEY- 1st Row: Gerry Catrett, Bill Rokowski, Brian Salamon, Ray Provost, Rick Kryla, John Houle, Mark Godek, Doug Salamon, 2nd Row: Coach Bob Badone, Mike Salamon, Willie Mathieson, Steve Pare, Tom Galindo, Brian Dejordy, Mark Duda, John Tenczar, Tom Demers, Coach Roger Bowden, Missing: Kyle McClelland. GRADUATING SENIORS Mark Godek Rick Kryla Ray Provost Bill Rokowski Brian Salamon CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER BRIAN SALAMON CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RAY PROVOST CO-COACHES AWARD RICK KRYLA CO-COACHES AWARD BILL ROKOWSKI Stick handling is the key to the game Colt player puts the pressure on The thrill of victory. (Who’s at the bottom?) 1 ' ' 9ES T piH 1.. SI I j T ■ V. player eyes the puck closely. J. V. Hockey Jackie Bouchard Jeff Bouchard Dave Cachoffi Brian Clark Tom Collins Kevin Donnovan Gene Elie Chuck Fortin Rob Goulet Mike Hill Brian Libby Dan Pourier Bob Rousseau Mitch Roy Marvin Strong John Tenczar Mike Tenczar Shelley Viens Tom Crochiere 11th Place Jeff Crochiere 21st Place CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER TOM CROCHIERE CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYER GAIL MCGUINESS GRADUATING SENIOR PAUL GAUTHIER 145 X Skiing hanges in format began with the Comp ski team this year. For the first time ever, the girls s kiied in- dependently, and next year, the girls will be officially established as a separate ski team. Some new inexperienced skiiers developed into strong skiiers during this year’s season. Looking toward next year, it would appear that Comp will have a strong, experienced ski team, since only one member is graduating. 1st Race: 6th Place 2nd Race: 10th Place 3rd Race: 8th Place 4th Race: 9th Place 5th Race: 14th Place 6th Race: 4th Place 7th Race: 8th Place WESTERN MASS SKIING- 1st Row: Michelle Brassard, Karen Lang, Gail McGuiness, Joanna Strepka, Lisa Labrie, Joy Jagadowski, Diane Daley, 2nd Row: Kevin Edwards, Glenn Marion, Capt. Tom Crochiere, John Zacyceny, Mike Edwards, John Trybus, 3rd Row: Coach John Chrisant, Paul Strepka, Gary McNerney, Kevin Welch, Scott Redfern, Jeff Crochiere, Pat Welch, Gerry Lafleur, 4th Row: Paul Gauthier, Charlie Christian, Ronny Rouillard. ACTIVITIES FUN AND TOGETHERNESS Cooperation, leadership, and responsibility are only a few of the personal development traits that can be gained through active involvement in school activities. While they are providing us with a means for present enjoyment, they are also teaching us about aspects of life which will become more valuable in time. When each of us enters the “working world”, the society of hustle - and - bustling lives, employers will always question about “prior experience”. Many times, high school activities may aid in this area of experience. For now, these clubs and extra curicular activities provided us with channels where we can be free to realize our potentials and learn more about others. The closeness of a group and the respect amongst the members offers us the chance to feel wanted and “a part of the group”. “1 have enjoyed my numerous activities because they have enabled me to accept more responsibilities. My participation in these activities has given me the opportunity to meet new people.” Patty Mysona - Senior “Being in the hiking club has given me the chance to have some fun with people I like and has also given me the chance to loose a little flab.” Brian Wright - Sophomore “Being a cheerleader, 1 get to meet many people from many different schools. Also, it allows me to go many places. It has made me less shy in front of crowds and has built my confidence.” Connie Bullock - Sophomore “I’ve had a lot of fun. I’ve had the chance to get to know the members of my class a lot better and the chance to work together as a class and as a whole. Powder Puff, which I missed during my senior year, was an activity that taught us much cooperation and sportsmanship. Our spirit before and after the game was great and the guys were good natured to dress up as cheerleaders.” Lori Mancini - Senior “In the activities and sports that I have participated in, I have learned sportsmanship and cooperation with team mates and club members. In sports, I learned to play as a team and not as an individual.” Gary McNerney - Junior “Working this year with all my fellow seniors has been a lot of fun for me. We’ve fulfilled what we wanted and learned a lot along the way. I have gained friendship and also I have learned to love others.” Diane Spivey - Senior “I get experience for college by writing for the newspaper. I’ve enjoyed learning different aspects of the newspaper.” Rhonda LeSlege Junior “Participating in activities is something that more people should get involved in because you get to meet a lot of people and have a good time.” Bob Clark Senior “I’ve enjoyed the places I’ve gone and the new people I’ve met.” Sue Tetreault - Sophomore “You have a chance to meet new people and learn how to work with others.” Margaret Cote - Senior “I enjoyed working with a lot of people. Our class works together good as a whole; we have accomplished everything that we set out to. These past four years have been years that I will always remember. I learned how to work together - to take orders and carry them out and to be responsible. I also learned to achieve goals that I thought 1 could not reach.” Janice McCarthy - Senior “I have enjoyed being a home room representative because this activity has allowed me to get to know and to get closer to many of my fellow junior class members.” Patty Getto - Junior “I had a lot of fun doing something that benefits the community as well as the school. Working together shows how everyone can get along. I had many good memories from collecting cans which benefited the school and our community. We had a blast!” Marci Dunnagan - Senior “1 enjoy being with people, we had many good times when we were all together. I learned to take responsibilities and real ized that you can’t always be what you want to. Our class came to know that working together could accomplish all.” Mitch Giblo - Senior “Throughout my fo r years at Comp I have enjoyed working with people because I got to know many of them and became good friends with them. Through these friendships I gained an understanding of the people aro und me and learned to take my own responsibilities.” Lauren Pray - Senior “I enjoyed meeting and being with all my classmates. With as many activities as we have done it has shown that we can accomplish a great deal in such little time. All of our charitable activities have been successful since more and more people are getting involved to help others. It has taught me that working together will help us conquer our goals in life.” Lance Mason Senior Groups of Colt supporters arrived at the school early Saturday morning, in brightly decorated cars, bearing the school colors and slogans of Comp 1. To show their spirit they soon created a massive motorcade which traveled throughout the city en route to the game. JuHb I nMTCji omp vs. Chicopee High confronta- 0I 3 tion is the most important weekend of the football season. This is when the cross-city rivals meet, battle for the vic- tory, and stake a claim for the sword. Through the years, as far as winning the football game, the school spirit remains strong and never falters. Thursday morning, on the last day of school before the game, the traditional ex- change rally was held. During the rally, Chi- copee High football captains and their cheer- leaders were welcomed to Comp’s gym. Short speeches and wishes of “best of luck to both teams” were given by representa- tives of each school, to show that friendship exists above rivalry. Although the Colts were defeated by the Pacers, the Comp fans wel- comed their team back with a standing ovation at the Spaghetti Supper. About 300 people turned out for the Spaghetti Supper, which is sponsored by the senior class, and is the tradition- al end to this big weekend. Comp conquers the tank! - ilver Dreams , this year s Christmas Cotillion theme, turned out to be very appropriate for the occasion, because those in attendance enjoyed an un- forgettable evening. The Cotillion, held at Our Lady of the Elms College, on December 15th, began with a smorgasbord and the couples were entertained with four hours of dancing music provided by the “Continen- tals.” Some of the dancers included some of Steve Martin’s antics in their dance steps. hristmas Spirit is the main element of Comp’s traditional Christmas assembly. The band and chorus provided the stu- dents with musical entertainment. The main high- light of the program was the announcement of collect totals for the canned food drive and “Toys for Tots” campaign. Once again, Comp’s beloved Mrs. Semmel, with her bell and sand pail, which are known throughout the hallways, donated much money to aid the Christmas basket preparation. i $ v ■m V IZ m [O- i . rgr ■ 3 i |P|HHRH| V . fftt jsl ’1 1 FWm±a 1 1 •; % Jb A Ml j u i tit w [ • - « K ' ji roryw mm VM 154 DISTRICT BAND 1st Row: Ann Sittard, Karen Sander, Debbie Hardaker, Sue Courchesne, 2nd Row: Roger Courchesne, Mike Abert, John Sobon, Gary Galica, Paul Sittard. ALL NEW ENGLAND 1st Row: Karen Sander, Debbie Hardaker, Mandy Sherrer, 2nd Row: Roger Courchesne, Paul Sittard, Gary Galica. PERCUSSION 1st Row: Tom Estabrook, Paul LaFleur, Ray Saccoccio, John Sobon, Bob Rheaume, Gary Bolduc, Steve Laporte, Jeff Stokowski, Ray Hebert, 2nd Row: Michael Heck- stall. Michael Degutis, Roxanne Fontaine. BRASS WOODWINDS 1st Row: Jonathan Becker, Stephanie Headspeth, Denise Le- sieur, Ann Rechenberger, Kim Garvin, Charlene Abert, Dianna Estabrook, Ann Sittard, Karen Thibault, Robin Roy, Jackie Bauld- ing, 2nd Row: Karen Sander, Paul Sittard, Debby Hardaker, Mandy Sherrer, Debbie Brown, Gary Galica, Charles Nicklas, 3rd Row: Michael Schultz, Sue Courchesne, Keith Anderson, Philip Covill, Michael Dowd, Luis Garcia. 1st Row: Ross Viens, Eddie Charbonneau, Roger Forget, Jim Montcalm, Stuart Ritter, Paul Wojcik, Bob Homan, 2nd Row: Tara Watson, Brian Raney, Andrw Zyla, Ann Provost, Ann Ritter, Margie Forget, 3rd Row: Roger Courchesne, Nancy Rivest, Coleen Nauman, Kenney Gregoire, Philip Klin, Mark Zielonka, Mike Abert. 156 STAGE BANn MAJORETTES Denise Plante, Mary Ellen Lavalley, Dee Dee Barlow, Debby Tokarski, Sandy Richards, Michelle LaFlamme, Karen Boisvere, Barb Nauman, Denise Deloria. 1st Row: Karen Sander, Michael Schultz, Gary Galica, Philip Covill, Charles Nicklas, Mandy Sherrer, 2nd Row: John Sobon, Bob Rheaume, Roger Forget, Jim Montcalm, Bob Homon, Stuart Ritter, Ann Provost, Paul LaFleur, Tom Estabrook, 3rd Row: Roger Courchesne, Mark Zielonka, John Rogers, Mike Abert. HONOR GUARD Doreen Bolduc, Debbie Flale, Tobi Quist, Lori Murphy, Brenda Parham FLAGS 1st Row: Brenda Morin, Janet Picard, Lori St. Germain, Lori Quist, 2nd Row: Diane Roy, Karen Tetreault, Debby Bell, Jean Barg, Bonnie Ffajec. RIFLES 1st Row: Debbie Giacomelli, 2nd Row: Chris Schelb, Louise Auger, Tina Pirog, 3rd Row: Sue Tetreault, Nancy Rainey, Trisha McElway, Dawn Mainville. 157 JUNIOR HOME ROOM REPS. 1st Row: Arlene Samson, Lisa LaFrenaye Alanna St. Marie, Leslie Keough, Donna Krupa, Teresa Shacklett, Jackie Fontaine, Anna Furnelli, Sandy Smith, Cathy Burke, Joann Turcotte, Pat Getto, Beth Poudrier, 2nd Row: Gail McGuiness, Diane Wegarzyn, Pauline Boisjolie, Debbie Lambert, Holly Du- bois, Joni Streit, Laurie Goff, Barb Nauman, Maria Fredette, Louise Auger, 3rd Row: Beth Jazab, Joanne Strepka, Margie Picard, Joy Jagadowski, Mary Ellen Mayotte, Jennifer Lynch, Steve Crevier, Dave Tetreault, Kevin Wanner, Dave Marcotte, John Durocher. SENIOR HOME ROOM REPS. 1st Row: Neil Bogdonovich, Gregg Buch- mann, Ellen Kusek, Diane Scruton, Laurie Pronovost, Debbie Gauthier, Jackie Con- nally, Michelle Paul, Cathy Kennedy, 2nd Row: Advisor: Mary Rodgers, Tami To- karski, Kevin Learned, Stan Alstede, Tom Loftus, Lance Mason, Karen Redfern, Ka- ren Sander, Laurie Wysk, Martha Zalewa, Diane Spivey, Carol Adamczyk, Advisor: Robert Merkel. SOPHOMORE HOME ROOM REPS 1st Row: Sue Tetreault, Coleen Nauman, Debby Tokarski, Karen Megliola, Lori Betour- ney, Debbi Bolduc, Michelle Boivin, Jackie Li- zotte, Lisa Dulchinos, 2nd Row: Tom Bigda, Beth Poudrier, Shelia Shea, Lynn St. Onge, Cathy Rank, Kim Collins, Dawn Mayer, Linda Houle, Cindy Smart, 3rd Row: Griag Asselin, Bill King, Luis Garcia, Cathryn Pruyne, Sue Paul, Tina Stepno, Terry Frederick. 158 CHEMISTRY TEAM 1st Row: Dawn Diflumeri, Janet Howard, 2nd Row: Michael Hammersmith, Vinnie Fortin, John Daluga, Mr. Kennedy, Gary Galica, Tom Nichols, Joe Landa. PHYSICS CLUB 1st Row: Greg Buchmann, 2nd Row: Al Levakis, Roma St. George, Steve Lebel, Wayne Pare, Mr. Fleury, Glen Sisson, 3rd Row: Gary Galica, Gary Arpin, Mike Lof- tus, John Consedine, Bette Orszulak, Bar- bara Liggon, Rich Madamba, Fran Hara- kiewicz, Nancy Myslinski, Kevin Welch, Dan Jacques, 4th Row: Dawn Diflumeri, Patty Mysona, Mark Checkowicz. STUDENT COUNCIL 1st Row: Charlene Hevey, Chris Desmar- ais, Valerie Lane, Shelley Pepin, Tracey Stepno, Kim Jensen, Absent: Brian Lud- den, 2nd Row: Luis Garcia, Jeff White- head, Debbie Tokarski, Sue Tetreault, Cheryl Geoffrion, Cathy Rank, Gwen Bois- vert, Kim Collins, Lisa Labrie, Sue Bu- chanon, Margret Nicklas, Absent: Donna Pray, 3rd Row: Lisa Miller, Sharon Jam- rock, Leslie Keough, Cathy Burke, Marga- ret Picard, Bart Boisoneault, Gail McGui- ness, Joni Streit, Joanne Nicklas, Barb Nauman, Linda Brennan, Kevin Wanner, 4th Row: Advisor: Raymond Boulais, Bob Clark, Lance Mason, Karen Redfern, Tami Tokarski, Stan Alstede, Ellen Kusek, Mar- lene Heath, Teresa Jerz, Janice McCarthy, Marci Dunnagan, Sandy Hevey, Advisor: Kathleen Baker, Absent: Lauren Pray. 159 160 SPANISH CLUB 1st Row: Bob Homon, Donna Mailloux, Ellen Degutis, Barb Liggon, Lisa LaFren- aye, Joanne Gregory, Marisol Rexach, Heidi McCool, Charlene Hevey, 2nd Row: Janet Klepp, Ann Sittard, Sharon Jam- rock, Stephanie Headspeth, Ann Provost, Tony Kord, Luis Garcia, John Consedine, Tina Bartosz, Christine Vincelette, 3rd Row: Mike Degutis, Tom LaPolice, Laura McCarthy, Toni Landa, Karen Montcalm. LATIN CLUB 1st Row: Sharon Stueckroth, Diane Rob- inson, Neil Bogdonovich, Cathy Davis, Donna Krupa, Lisa Korell, 2nd Row: The- resa Peloquin, Marie Brunelle, Maureen Mooney, Lisa Isom, 3rd Row: Ernest Rochleau, Absent: Mike Hammersmith, Donna Bea uvais, Lynn Stueckroth, Joan Robinson, Carol Rogers. 1st Row: Marybeth Begley, Cindy Rigen- back, Terry Phaneuf, Cathy Howard, Cheryl Poudrier, Cathy Moran, Joann Tur- cotte, Jackie Connally, Janet Howard, Lori House, Lori Hambley, Darlene Jubin- viile, Lisa Pomeroy, 2nd Row: Gary Har- pin, Ann Desroches, Karen Moreau, Terra Watson, Pat Bernardos, Ann Connally, Ed Loftus, Scott Cote, Bob Roy, Bill Bie- lanski, Paul Roy, 3rd Row: Gregg Buck- mann, Jim Moran, John lwanicki, Tony Kord, Dave Matsko, Coleen Nauman, Fran Herackowitz, Joanne Nickolas, Ken La- croix, Rich Krupa, Jeff Crochiere, Tim Hedge, Todd Rock, Walter Milkulski, Gary Galica, Mr. Merkel, Tom Nickols, 4th Row: Steve Beam, Dave Shea, Joann Tur- cotte, Cathy Cormier, Steve Crevier, Ke vin Wanner, Marco Flamati, Andre Klepp, Christine Topulous, David Langelier. CONCERT CHORUS 1st Row: Donna Breault, Robbin Con- nors, Angie Lauzier, Anna Furnelli, Sandy Smith, Michelle Ayotte, Miss Powers, 2nd Row: Sharon Stueckroth, Lisa Korell, Koral Laflamme, Marie Brunelle, Pat Mail- loux, Joanne Turcotte, Absent: Lyne Den- nett. MIXED CHORUS 1st Row: Robin Conners, Angel Asselin, Chris Banister, Kim Jensen, Krystal Mo- leski, 2nd Row: Sharon Steuckroth, Co- rinne Romanowicz, Carol Rogers, Robin Gentile, Susanne Novak, Vivian Fontaine, 3rd Row: Susan Willey,’ Sandy Ronge, Lee House, Christine Kapinos, Theresa Godbout, Miss Powers. MADRIGALS 1st Row: Dena Liggon, Linda Brennan, Sandy Hevey, Diane Barlow, Miss Powers, 2nd Row: Angel Asselin, Brenda Hebert, Aileen Shea, Kim Jensen, 3rd Row: Alana Pelequin, Pat Mailloux, Joanne Turcotte, Adele Therrien. 161 ;-r - - . ' 162 MUSIC CLUB 1st Row: Vivian Fontaine, Denise Liggon, Lee House, Brian Ludden, Sandy Smith, Anna Furnelli, Joanne Turcotte, San dy Hevey, Pat Mailloux, Dianne Dejordy, 2nd Row: Deena Liggon, Mike Meckling, Lisa Korell, Kim Jensen, Marie Brunelle, Brenda Hebert, Lynn Lemire, Robin Gen- tile, 3rd Row: Linda Brennan, Don Ha- mel, James Evanggelion, Angel Asselin, Therese Gldbout, Jodie Gentile, Miss Pow- ers. DISTRICT CHORUS Sandy Hevey, Mandy Sherrer ALL EASTERN - UNITED STATES Sandy Hevey, Gary Galica, Mandy Sherrer 163 DISTRICT BAND Mike Abert, Karen Sander, Debby Har daker, Roger Courchesne, Paul Sittard Gary Galica, Absent: John Sobon, Ann Sit tard, Sue Courchesne. DRAMA CLUB 1st Row: Theresa Beck, Diane Godaire, Aline Pelland, Joanne Nickolas, Denise Liggon, Donna Krupa, Renee Keough, 2nd Row: Tom Fredette, Sandy Longe, Denise Liggon, Marie Brunelle, Denise Grochmal, Brenda Hebert, 3rd Row: Ed- ward Sourdiffe, Cheryl Baulding, Tina Pirog, Brian Mousette, Melanie Peetz, Lynn St. Laurent, Rich Boisvere, 4th Row: Brian Ludden. ART CLUB 1st Row: Mrs. Giokis, Cathy Ladue, Ann Page, Don Robinson, 2nd Row: Anne Desroches, Robert Paul. DISTRICT BAND Mike Abert, Karen Sander, Debby Har- daker, Roger Courchesne, Paul Sittard, Gary Galica, Absent: John Sobon, Ann Sit- tard, Sue Courchesne. 164 OFFICE AIDS 1st Row: Jackie Boisjolie, Cathy Norton, Sandy Hevey, Pauline Boisjolie, Tammy Burns, Angel Asselin, Lori Depin, Ellen Kusek, 2nd Row: Lynn St. Laurent, Patri- cia Pelland, Karen Beauchemin, Melony Pete, Bonnie Hajec, 3rd Row: Tina Jen- sen, Barbara Hebert, Joanne Dion, Col- leen McCarthy, Mary Anne Roy, Jennifer Lynch, Debbie Desjardins. GUIDANCE AIDS 1st Row: Pat Bernados, Jackie Connally, Dawn Diflumeri, Sue Houle, 2nd Row: Tina Pirog, Margie Forget, Patty Mysona. LIBRARY AIDS 1st Row: Andrea Klepp, Deborah Hosmer, Angela Klepp, Janet Klepp, An- gie Lauzier, GiGi Giroux, 2nd Row: Dan Voisine, Chris Moreau, Linda Talbot, Mrs. Decker, Kim Jensen, Robin Conner, 3rd Row: Alana Peloquin, Mike Dice, Anne Chapdelaine, Cindy Caldwell, Gary Par- nicky, Rhonda Bryant, Chris Schelb. DECA 1st Row: Darla Schmidt, Brenda La- plante, Janet Niesel, Mary Ann Soja, Sue Boutin, Karen Mailloux, Carol Kenneally, Anne Dulude, Sandy Desjardins, Lyn Fim- bel, 2nd Row: Jim Boisvere, Gerry Roy, Jimmy Dent, Steve Gregory, Dale Cole- man, Billy Jordon, Kevin Trombley, 3rd Row: David Cote, Mr. Cutter. CHRONICLE STAFF 1st Row: Debbie Lambert, Patty Weeks, Diane Wegrzyn, Donna Krupa, Margaret Cote, Jackie Lynch, Erica Trexler, 2nd Row: Tami Tokarski, Karen Redfern, Pat- ty Touchette, Barbara Nauman, Cathy Lingenberg, Patty Ghetto, John Kasza, Bob Clark, Dave Tetreault, Tommy Lof- tus, Steve Hartmen, Chuck Kandellis, Jeff Loftus, Brian Wright, Mr. Stachura. L ESPRIT STAFF Mr. Paul, Margaret Cote, Donna Krupa Lisa Korell, Aline Pelland. 165 166 MODEL CONGRESS AND DEBATE TEAM 1st. Row: Terra Watson, Mr. Merkel, 2nd Row: Mark Checkwitz, Jackie Con- nally, Cathy Moran, Tom Nichols. AS SCHOOLS MATCH WITS TEAM 1st Row: Cathy Moran, Mr. Jendrysik, 2nd Row: Mark Checkwitz, Mark Blod- gette, Jackie Connally, Tom Nickols. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 1st Row: Gisele Giroux, Mr. Fleury, Patty Mysona, 2nd Row: Tony Kord, Joanne Nickolas. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1st Row: Tami Tokarski, Karen Redfern, Debbie Nadeau, Cheryl Pringle, Bella Can- ton, Cathy Ladue, Gary Arpin, Debbie Hardaker, Anne Desroches, Bill Partridge, Gary Picard, John Rogers, Larry Michon, Tom Nichols, 2nd Row: Neal Bogdano- vich, Dianne Spivy, Colleen St. Onge, Ka- ren Masse, Greg Mekal, Joe Perlik, Stan Alstede, Kevin O’Connor, Vincent Fortin, Eammon Gallagher, John Daluga, Daniel Jacques, Carol Adamczyk, Karen Zie- lonka, Becky Watkins, Chris Abood, Patty O’Connor, Debbie Desjardins, 3rd Row: Cheryl Baulding, Barbara Furr, Terry Ha- mel, Ann Chapdelaine, Debbie Gauthier, Cindy Taylor, Bette Orszulak, Mark Checkwicz, Gregg Buchmann, Cindy Todd, June Lacoste, Cindy Sulewski, Dawn Diflumeri, Lynn Champagne, Tina Bartosz, John Consedine, 4th Row: Cheryl Poudrier, Cathy Moran, Margaret Cote, Karen Moreau, Jackie Connally, Theresa Norton, Karen Sander, Kathy Kennedy, Mandy Sherrer, Gary Galica, Diane Dejordy, Lori House, Janet How- ard, Michele Paul, Laurie Duclos, Mike Loftus, Roma St. George. CHESS TEAM Advisor Mr. Taupier, Mike Quesnel, Mark Checkwicz, Rich Orzulak, Mike Meckling, Greg Buchmann. PRO MERITO 1st Row: Vincent Fortin, Joe Perlik, Mark Checkwicz, Eammon Gallagher, John Da- luga, Daniel Jacques, Cindy Todd, June Lacoste, Chris Abood, Karen Zielonka, Tami Tokarski, Karen Redfern, 2nd Row: Cheryl Baulding, Bella Cantin, Barbara Furr, Terry Hamel, Ann Chapdelaine, Cin- dy Taylor, Karen Sander, Gregg Buch- mann, Lori House, Janet Howard, Patty O’Connor, 3rd Row: Debbie Nadeau, Neil Bogdanovich, John Rogers, Larry Michon, Gary Harpin, Cathy Moran, Bill Partridge, Tom Nichols, Diane Dejordy, Mandy Sher- rer, Gary Galica, Dawn Diflumeri, Lynn Champagne, Kathy Kennedy, Michele Paul, John Consedine, Roma St. George. HIKING CLUB lat Row: Robert Reneault, Tom Driscoll, Joe Llodra, Dave Constantine, Rich Orzu- lak, Mike Quesnal, Advisor: Mr. Taupier, 2nd Row: Cathy Howard, Cindy Rigen- bach, Terri Phaneuf, Kevin Wanner, Sherri Woods, Diane Perreault, 3rd. Row: Brian Wright, Donna Robillard, Chris Desmaris, Lorie Boudreau, Sue Arcand, Kathy O’Connor, Larry Yvon. PEP CLUB 1st Row: Marie Brunelle, Alanna St. Ma- rie, Miss Kasprzak, Brenda Hebert, Sue Cloutier, 2nd Row: Donna Poirier, Donna Iwanicki, Colleen McCarthy, Krystal Mo- luski, Diana Smith, Robin Gentile, Lynn Lemire, Jodie Gentile, 3rd Row: Tammy Burns, Barbara Baxendale, Karen Beau- chemin, Kathie Norton, Lucille Riden, Debhie Cloutier, Patty Bernardos, Martha Prurk, 4th Row: Mark Heroux, Marty Couture, Chuck Pepe, Jay Babineau, Bob Shea, Tom Duffy, Billy Brown, Dave Shea, 5th Row: Brian LaValley, Bill King, Kevin Laramee, Blake Twining, Bill Belander, Jim Gendron, Mike Pellerin, Jim Hogan, Don Moran, Rick Lesperance, Absent: An- thony Couture. FARMER JOHN’S BARNYARD 1st Row: Sandy Zdrykowski, Denise Pelland, Cathy Norton, Patty Mysona, Aline Pelland, Cathy Moran, Tina Pirog, 2nd Row: Cheryl Poudrier, Cindy Sulewski, Cathy Ladue, Martha Zalewa, Marie Rainey, Marci Dunnagan, Ellen Kusek, Karen Moreau. STEVE MARTIN FAN CLUB 1st Row: Paul Marcott, Miss Szostkiewicz, Mr. Ostek, 2nd Row: Diane Spivy, Sandy Hevey, Dale Daviau, June Lacoste, Kevin Learned, Tami Tokarski, Karen Redfern, Dana Delisle, Sue Boutin, Marci Dunagan, 3rd Row: Paula Serafin, Cindy Sulewski, Janice McCarthy, Bette Orszulak, Ellen Kusek, Sue Houle, Lance Mason, Vincent Fortin, Carol Adamczyk, Patti O’Connor, Debbie Desjardins, 4th Row: Debbie Giacomelll, Aline Pelland, Bob Clark, Kevin O’Connor, Anne Desroches, Bob Paul, Cathy Moran, Debbie Hardaker, Denise Grochmal, Mike Loftus, Karen Moreau, Cheryl Poudrier, Cheryl Baulding, Mark Checkwicz, Becky Watkins, 5th Row: Cherie Wells, Martha Zalewa, Cathy Ladue, Mary Shrewsbury, Karen Sander, Stan Alstede, Steve Foisey. 169 Yearbook Staff 1st Row: Cheryl Baulding, Janet Howard, Dawn Diflumeri, Jackie Connally, Martha Zalewa, Theresa Norton, Diane DeJordy, 2nd Row: Pam Nelson, Aline Pelland, Pat Mysona, Barb Nauman, Joann Nicklas, Donna Krupa, Debbie Nadeau, Cheryl Pringle, 3rd Row: Tami Tokarski, Karen Redfern, Diane Daley, Sandy Zdroykowski, Marie Rainey, Joann Strepka, Bob Clark, Sue Houle. MEMINI 1979 Yearbook Editors: Tami To- karski and Karen Redfern SECTION EDITORS Bob Clark- Photography; Cheryl Baulding- Activities; Theresa Norton, Jackie Connally- Faculty; Sandy Zdroykowski, Marie Rainey- Subscriptions; Dawn Diflumeri, Janet Howard- Seniors; Barb Nauman, Joann Nicklas- Underclass- men; Martha Zalewa- Sports; Center: Karen Redfern and Tami Tokarski- Editors. Absent- Kevin Smith- Photography. 170 We Would Like To Extend Our Thanks To: Dawn Diflumeri and Janet Howard for their fine work on the Senior section, we’re sure they will never forget their 4 a.m. deadline or should we say “dread” line! Barb Nauman and Joann Nicklas underclassmen editors; they know what it’s like to get the photographs for their section the day before the deadline is due. They did a fine job, especially for being rushed. Theresa Norton and Jackie Connally for the time and effort that they put into preparing the faculty section. Martha Zalewa, our sports editor, and the many people who faced the task of laying out Sports pages to insure meeting a smooth, prompt deadline schedule. Cheryl Baulding for the great interest that she had in producing the activities section. The small group of people who gave up some of their free summer hours to solicit advertising funds. Without their help we wouldn’t be able to produce this book, so we are forever in debt to you. Anne Desroches for doing any necessary art work in any of the sections; she is the creator of our comical hand. Sandy Zdroykowski and Marie Rainey for organizing a yearbook subscription staff and creating a well-run campaign. June Lacoste and Laurie Pronovost and Deb Bell for their volunteered typing skills. Advisor Raymond Boulais Editors Tami Tokarski And Karen Redfern Bob Clark and Kevin Smith for their dedication to the photogra- phy section in taking last minute photos; many times it was a two man photography staff. And to Kevin, for developing last minute film at home. Mr. Fleury for supplying us with the fall sports team photos - we are forever grateful. Larry, Mark and Bob Grenier and all the staff at Grenier - Du- charme studio who were so cooperative with taking photos, process ing them and even catching busses from Boston when time was running close. Roger Nichols Music Inc. for the copy right permission for “The Times Of Your Life”. Copyright - 1974 Roger Nichols Music, Inc. Music by: Roger Nichols, Lyrics by: Bill Lane. Mr. Don Lendry, our yearbook representative, for answering our calls of distress many a night at 11:00 p.m. and for helping us along and showing us the ropes of the job. Mr. Raymond Boulais, our advisor, who was understanding and cooperative when we encountered any problems or difficulties. Last but not least, we’d like to thank both of our families for all the support that they gave us but mainly, for their understanding of the fact that there were times when we just had to get things done. With their understanding it made things a little easier. Also, to our boy- friends, who understood that yearbook deadlines had to come before dates. To everyone who helped us get through the production, whether their part seemed large or small, each part was equally as important. We will always be grateful for all your assistance. Karen and Tami 171 PATRONS PROFESSIONALS © Q © © © © © Advogue Carpet Gallery Aldenville Drug Aldenville Rug Cleaning Bonnie Solin Jewelers Cecile’s Boutique Dr. Lawrence D. Cohen Dunlop Florist E. J. Wier Opticians Gagne and Sons Gosselin and Deady Insurance Agency Granfield Insurance Agency Hank’s Variety Store Hardware Service Store Highpoint Motor Inn Holyoke Jewelry Co. Hu Ke Lau Jack’s Styling Salon FACULTY Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Boulais Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Bowden Elba C. Brodeur Frederick D. Checkwicz Dorothy and Dana C. Cutter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Goodrich Home Economics Department Vice-Principal and Mrs. Mitchell S. Kuzdzal Mr. and Mrs. Calvin T. Leonard Jane T. MacDonald Robert H.R. Merkel Atty. and Mrs. Robert M. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. William Sittard Walter Stachura Mr. and Mrs. Ziemba Jeannette’s Beauty Salon Jewelry Jungle Johnny’s Flower Shop Larry’s Supply Leblanc and Sons Service Station Leco Enterprise For Wheel Drive Accessories Napoleon Bail Shoe Store O’Brien Driving School Pines Motel Pizza Pan Ralph Ducharme Ray’s Hardware Rudy, Gawron and Sons Tarnow Nursery Town Stylers United Skates Of America Warehouse “Y” Barber Shop BEST OF LUCK GRADUATES! FROM YOUR PARENTS Mr. Mrs. Chaunley Bryant (Rhonda) Lt. Col. Mrs. Richard B. Daluga (John) Mr. Mrs. Jack Dockum (Lance Mason) Eugene Jean Fontaine (Susan) Dad, Mom, Laura Carl (Denise Grochmal) Mom Dad (Debra Hardaker) Cheryl Dan Hogan (Diane) Just A Friend Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. LaFlamme (Phillip) June Tony Landa (Joseph) Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Lemay (Wayne) Mr. Mrs. Emile J. Martelle (Kevin Learned) Mr. Mfs. John B. McCarthy (Janice) Mr. Mrs. Richard R. Millette, Sr. (Michael) Mr. Mrs. Norman Moreau (Karen) Love Mom Dad (Jeanine Morin) Mr. Mrs. Walter Mrozinski (JoAnn) John Inge Norton (Theresa) Mr. Mrs. David R. O’Connor (Patricia) Mr. Mrs. Thomas E. O’Connor (Kevin) Mom Dad (Marie Rainey) Ellen Ralph Rechenberger (David) Mom, Dad Scott (Karen Redfern) CMSGT John Mary Rogers (John) Mr. Mrs. Louis Sulewski (Cindy) Mrs. Shirley A. Taylor (Cindy) Mr. Mrs. Stanley J. Tokarski, Jr. (Tami) Joseph Gisele Zygarowski (Joseph) 172 The members of the 1979 Student Council have offered and devoted much of their time to the betterment of community and school projects. In return, each has received a better understanding of himself and his per- sonal role in the development of soci- ety. The 1979 senior council mem- bers have provided an excellent ex- ample of leadership and responsibil- ity, for the underclassmen to follow. Janice McCarthy, Ellen Kusek Marlene Heath, Karen Redfern, Tami Tokarski, Marci Dunagan Teresa Jerz, Stan Alstede, Lance Mason, Bob Clark, Sandy Hevey Therefore, the Chicopee Comp stu- dent council would like to wish the best of luck to their graduating senior members and likewise, the entire council would like to extend its best wishes to the graduating Class of 1979. FACEMATE CORPORATION 5 WEST MAIN ST. CHICOPEE, MA. “Service You Never Dreamed Possible’ SWEENEY BROS., INC. Transportation SERVING MASSACHUSETTS 280 NEW LUDLOW RD. CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS 413-533-0713 PHONES: 413-533-1662 413-533-0043 AYOTTE KING FOR TILE, INC. 165 Trilby Ave., Chicopee Hrs. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 to 5 Thurs. 9 to 9 Sat. 9 to noon Warehouse and Showroom Tel. 532-9463 TELLIER’S AUTO BODY, INC. Body and Fender Work Free Pickup Delivery Wrecker Service 386 Meadow St., Chicopee Tel. 533-8585 FOR 5HQ ALDENVILLE CREDIT UNION 710 GRATTAN ST. CHICOPEE, MA. TEL. 536-0475 SAVINGS - LOANS MORTGAGES SPRINGFIELD - HOLYOKE FINE SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY Best Wishes To The Class Of ’79 From SPALDINGS RUCKFS Appliances and Tires 2 Cabot St. Holyoke, Ma. LYNN’S Would Like To Wish The Class Of “79” The Best Of Luck!! © © © GOOD LUCK COMP MARCHING COLTS Mike Abert Debby Bell Gary Bolduc Roger Courchesne Tom DeSantis Gary Galica Mindi Gayfield Debbie Giacomelli Debbie Hardaker Jim Montcalm Joanne Mrozinski Tina Pirog Bob Rheaume Dave Rechenberger Ann Ritter Karen Sander Mandy Sherrer Paul Sittard John Sobon CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1979 CHICOPEE COMP BAND PARENTS INC. 176 JOSTEN’S CLASS RING SYMBOLIZES THE FINEST TRADITION, LOYALTY, FRIENDSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP. Edward J. Cullen 79 Perkins St. Springfield, Mass. 01118 Tel. (413) 734-7848 CHICOPEE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION “Concerned educators working in behalf of students and quality education” WILSON AUTO SCHOOL 147 East Main St. Chicopee, Mass. “Safe driving is our Business” w Quality Used Cars Cash for Clean Used Cars (Jlftinuteman ,Auto JSaleB, 3lnc 1021 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, Mass. 01020 Tel. (413) 593-5591 Roger A. LaBreque John K. Miller, Jr. 178 I Congratulations Class of “79” TOWN AND COUNTRY CASUALS 1573 Memorial Dr. Fairview, MA Ladies Specialty Shop % Y PHARMACY, inc. -d? tfR GERALD P EOUCHER fm X- — A. Reqistered Pharmacist eL- 732 CHICOPEE ST , CHICOPEE, MA 01013 COMPLIMENTS OF HASTINGS STATIONERS INC. ADVOGUE CARPET GALLERY 1608 Memorial Dr. 219 Exchange St. Chicopee Center Chicopee Mass. Congratulations to the Class of “79” Especially “Walter John” SM f 1 if A LEBEL Insurance Agency Insurance - Real Estate 641 Grattan St. HOLYOKE -13 CABOT STR1EI Aldenville, Mass. Tel. 533-3433 QhICOPEI- 505 FiOHT STREET BOTH STORES OPEN t HI t MODIKNtZi Tel. 594-4354 YOUR HOWE Custom Woodworking, Inc. COMPLIMENTS OF Cabinets - Counter Tops PIOTTE PHARMACY INC. Gerald R. Roy 30 Haynes Circle Massachusetts Industrial Park Chicopee Falls, MA. 01020 671 GRATTAN ST. ALDENVILLE J r m ( h Tl Z X mHnm m Cg P rn m ft o ► rs w pa u h Q 5 O % gfi CO TJ -r m t± 30 $ O w K - 1 H vo m o° , o H O C Tl GO GO O X S . 30 m m c O Z a z m X c 03 hi H r o GO m o 3 •— n 30 WESTOVER CREDIT UNION 711 James St. 642 Page Blvd. Chicopee, Ma. Springfield, Ma. Tel. 534-0201 Tel. 788-7366 OMR MOTTO CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL TOOLMAKING MACHINING FA1RVIEW MACHINE TOOL CO., INC. VINCENT LAFLAMME 87 MONTCALM STREET FAIRVIEW. MASS 01020 (413) S33-6970 NORMAN J. CYR INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Chicopee, Ma. 01020 Tel. 532-1439 TRANSPORTATION, INC HANK JUTRAS Termrnol Manager 447 Montgomery Street Chicopee. Moss. 01020 (413) 592-4163 (203) 246-0295 Hartford Phone: 592-1248 (Contemporary (ur( SUPER CUTS For Guys Gals 273 Chicopee St. Wed. - Sat. Chicopee, Ma. Bernice Rondeau DRAPERY YARD UPHOLSTERY BAB ' ' REMNANTS GOODS FABRiCS ITEMS TOWELS BY THE POUND LYMAN MILL OUTLET 60 DEPOT STREET ■ CHICOPEE (NEAR MATHIS MOTORS PHONE 598 834 ' HOURS DAILY 8-4 SATURDAY 8 1C Wishing Each and Everyone of You Congratulations and the Best of Luck in the Future. ERNEST LAFLAMME, JR. CITY TREASURER PERRY ' S AUTO PARTS AND EQUIPMENT CO. 365 Chicopee St. HOURS: Willimansett, MA. Mon.- Fri. - 8 to 8 Tel. 536-0310 Sat. - 8 to 5 Cjf Cd C) O d df dC P d) Q d © © ® if Ski iHmitr a Sriftn? ®afa — — tttr. -m l-V v. -■ 840 MEMORIAL DRIVE • CHICOPEE, MASS. . 583-5553 -503-5554 ikrttt Sjk Tues.-Fri. luncheons served 11:30-4:00 CHATEAU PROVOST, INC. Just Phone: — Your Order Will Be Ready When You Arrive INDIVIDUAL SIZE PIZZAS OUR SPECIALTY Best Wishes From THE NEW NORTH END CAFE 185 Grove St. Chicopee, MA. Tel. 594-9838 Proprietors: Larry Wojcik Fred Wojcik MIDAS MUFFLER SHOPS 182 Dubin Boarding And Grooming OUTSIDE RUNS - AIR CONDITIONING PERSONALIZED CARE TELEPHONE 536-4823 RITA M. DUBIN, Owner 1394 MEMORIAL DRIVE MARIE L. CIOSEK, Groomer CHICOPEE. MASS 01020 GRADUATE OF THE DALTON SCHOOL OF GROOMING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CHEERLEADERS © ELLEN KUSEK CINDY TAYLOR LAURIE WYSK SANDY ZDROYKOWSKI Best of Luck to All of You!! © © © © ALSO FEATURING SOFA BEDS - WATERBEDS LIVINGROOM BEDROOM SUITES GERMAIN SLEEP SHOP, INC. Specializing in Sleeping Comfort GENE GERMAIN 1491 Memorial Dr. TEL. 413-536-2200 Chicopee, MA. 01020 NOEL’S HEATING SERVICE 809 James St. Chicopee, MA. Tel. 536-1583 High Quality Heating Oil at the Lowest Possible Prices CONGRATULATIONS, GREG! i Chevrolet v D atafz £ii.tzx i Compliments of CASEY CHEVROLET, INC. 505 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, MA. TVmg. g Studio PEPPERMINT STICK NURSERY SCHOOL 137 Sheridan St., Chicopee School Phone - 592-9653 Ages 3-5 years ABC’s - NUMBERS - FIELD TRIPS PAINTING - NATURE WALKS Under the Direction of 21 Homer St. Fairview, Ma. Ballet, Tap, Jazz Acrobat and Baton Twirling Call: 5324803 or 536-3146 Anne Kusek 593-5476 Harriet Brochu 598-8071 184 861 MEADOW ST., CHICOPEE Tel. (413) 594-4731 CATERING TO: -Weddings -Banquets -Parties GOOD FOOD PIZZA GRINDERS STEAK - CHOPS -Dancing- -Air Conditioned- Compliments of LACROIX MARKET AND LUNCHEONETTE 586 Chicopee St. Chicopee, MA. CAVALIER CAFE RESTAURANT Restaurant Operated by Walt Frank 366 Chicopee St. Rte. 116 Willimansett Call Holyoke 533-9195 COMPLIMENTS OF KEY DRUG 1481 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, MA. TEL. 533-1300 533 IRENE ST. CHICOPEE, MA. 01020 INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE COR. IRENE ST. MEMORIAL DR. (OPPOSITE 7-ELEVEN STORE) TIC ANS SIX CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 125 LIBERTY ST., SPRINGFIELD 733-2158 BAYSTATE WEST, SPRINGFIELD 733-1181 33 GROVE ST., CHICOPEE FALLS 592-1552 60 EASTFIELD MALL, SPRINGFIELD 543-3853 975 ELM ST., W. SPRINGFIELD 733-0494 HERITAGE PK. PL., E. LONG 525-6331 RIOPEL PAINT AND HARDWARE Your Headquarters For Almost Everything 730 Chicopee St. Willimansett, Chicopee, MA. Tel. 534-5153 For your scheduled and unscheduled needs OPEN 24 HRS. Good Luck Class of “79” Dorle Shea Operator 1273 Memorial Dr., Chicopee SPIRO S PIZZA Best Pizza in the area Hot oven Grinders Spaghetti - Sandwiches 653 Grattan St. Aldenville Tel. 533-3700 Compliments of FRUIT FAIR 398 Front St. Chicopee, MA. JIM ' S SUNOCO SERVICE MAJOR MINOR REPAIRS TUNE-UPS - TIRES BATTERIES SNOW PLOWING 560 EAST ST JIM HlSCOCK open CHICOPEE MASS 01020 FRCr 7 AM - 10 PM PHONE 594-9809 Philip Pyser, B.S., R. Ph. Richard G. Garvin B.S., R. Ph. DICAL EST PHARMACY 474 Montgomery St. Chicopee, Mass. 01020 Tel. (413) 592-9266 Pine Furniture Dining Room Sets Living Room Sets Bedroom Sets $DOLLAR SAVERS$ 210 Exchange St. Chicopee, Mass. Phone: 592-7075 Need a Break? Barry E. Strong $Come save with us$ Owner JACK J. BEGIN CO. Refrigerators, Heating, Airconditioning Sales and Service Jacques J. Begin - owner 18 James St. Chicopee, Ma. Tel. 533-3956 TEL. (413) 538-7775 TELEX 95-5453 Answer back as World EQuipnc l ENG ' NEERS CONTRACTORS 45-95 N. CHICOPEE ST. CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS 01020 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION-RIGGING-MACHINERY INSTALLATION BALAKIER’S 229 Exchange St. Chicopee, Mass. ERNIE SROKA BRANCH VANA jE c Congratulations From THIRD NATIONAL BANK We know how to help 21 Convenient Locations Located throughout Hampden County to Service All Your Banking Needs. FERRARA SPRINGS AUTO PARTS Chicopee Office 203 Exchange St. - CHICOPEE BRANCH ■ 600 Front Street Chicopee, Man 0 013 Telephone ( 413) 594-4776 5944704 Fairview Office 1445 Memorial Dr. 536-7203 GRENIER - DUCHARME PHOTOGRAPHERS 1979 Yearbook Class Photographers Tel. (413) 533-8283 1485 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, MA. THE BOOK STORE BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND CARDS Jim Irene Downie Proprietors 284 Pine Street, Holyoke 127 Mill Street, Springfield PION PONTIAC, INC. 920 FRONT ST CHICOPEE. MASS 01020 TEL. 598 8377 OLD COLONY BANK OF HAMPDEN COUNTY N.A. INSTANT PRINTING AND COPYING THOMAS J. WICKLES OWNER An Affiliate Of The First National Bank Of Boston Offices In: Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Westfield Connecting All Offices: 536-5600 17 Center St. Chicopee, MA. STANDISH B. KING PHARMACY Registered Pharmacist Ethel K. King Manager Chevrolet Compliments of r 29 Grove St. Chicopee Falls, MA. Tel. 592-1651 CASEY CHEVROLET, INC. 505 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, Mass. Tel. 5944757 BODY REPAIRS AUTO PAINTING OUR SPECIALTY E. J. O’NEIL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. ESTABLISHED 1898 BAYSTATE AUTO BODY P45 FA T CHICOPEE, MASS. 01020 400 Broadway St. Chicopee Falls, Mass. TEL. 594-9877 COMPLIMENTS OF BAUM AUTO SUPPLY 645 Prospect St. Chicopee, Mass. Tel. 536-3411 OFFICE: 533 Irene St. (Rt. 33) Chicopee, Mass. 01020 COMPLIMENTS OF Community Savings Bank w Serving Hampden Hampshire Counties 536-7220 SPORTS CARS UNLIMITED FOREIGN DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIRS FOR TOWING CALL 593-1347 COMPLIMENTS OF MT. LAKE RESORT 305 IRENE ST. CHICOPEE, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF Dennis Lavey 1284 Memorial Dr. Chicopee, Mass. 593-1347 Frank Lenihan 180 Willimansett St. So. Hadley, Mass. 534-3891 7 ? MERCURY PLASTICS CORPORATION Founded 1946 672 Fuller Road Chicopee, Mass. 01020 t © © © © © 190 Tel. 5364160 MARV’S MOBIL Expert Auto Repairs Specialists in Brakes and Tune-ups 2012 Memorial Dr. Chicopee Ma. 01020 JOHN SHEEHAN MIKE SHEEHAN SHEEHAN AUTO SUPPLY, INC. 34 Britton St. Chicopee, MA. 01020 Tel. 536-8071 1720 Westover Rd. Chicopee, MA. 01020 Tel. 593-5265 We greatly appreciate the financial support these preceding businesses and individuals have given us. Without their gracious assistance, publication of MENINI 1979 would have been impossible. In appreciation for what they have done for us, we hope each of Comp’s students will patronize them, whenever possible. ' ' Reach back for the joys and the sorrows Put them away in your mind Those memories are time that you’ve borrowed To spend when you get to tomorrow Memini 1979 The Class Of 1979 “ . . . Into The Ranks Of Alumni.” Baseball V f79 ' TATe tA MPS VARSITY: 1st ROW- Rick Kryla, Paul Thibault, Steve Lebel, Gary Arpin, A1 Levakis, John Durocher; 2nd ROW- Coach Dan Dulchinos, Bill Rokowski, Brant Dubois, Mike Loftus, Don LaVally, Steve Foisey; 3rd ROW- A1 O’Brian, Ron Desimone, Chuck Candelis, Mark Beaulieu, Mike Roy J.V.: 1st ROW- Mike Horezewski, Kyle McClelland, Gary Gauthier, Bill Paine, Ed Montamagni, Blake Twining, Greg Asselin, Mark Valentine, Bill Thibault; 2nd ROW- Mark Brassard, Tom Gilindo, Tom Crochiere, Tom Demers, Joe Roy, Bill King, Mike Solomon, Bill Deuso, Coach Roger Bowden Concentration and determination. Softball VARSITY: 1st ROW- Veronica O’Brien, Martha Zalewa, Laurie Duclos, Cindy Sulewski, Michele Paul, Roma St. George; 2nd ROW- Jackie Fontaine, Kim Chagnon, Holly Dubois, Angel Montamagni, Diane Wegrzyn; 3rd ROW- Coach Mary Hill, Laurie Hambley, Kim Collins, Karen Beauchemin, Sue Courchene, Sue Delisle J.V.: 1st ROW- Maria Beck, Holly Cadieux, Tina Stepno, Joanne Gregory, Brenda Beaulieu, Jackie Fontaine; 2nd ROW- Diane Lamanski, Cindy Laroche, Sue Fontaine, Jane Doe, Sandy Landry; 3rd ROW- Terry Freddrick, Chris Izatt, Darlene Bell-isle, Sue Robillard, Elaine Spivey, Coach Neil Martel Boys Tennis VARSITY: 1st ROW- Joe Perlik, Dave Berthiaume, Stan Alstede, Kevin Learned, Kevin O’Connor, Fabio Carrera; 2nd ROW- Coach Roy White, Jimmy Connors, Bob Weaver, Bill Couture, Dave Matzco, Dave Uyzinski, Bob Fortin, Rich Dutilly, Mard Gaudette, Marty Couture, Brian Couture; 3rd ROW- Marco Flementi, Scott Cote Girls Tennis VARSITY: 1st ROW- Gail McGuiness, Margie Picard, Lori House, Beth Pou- drier, Janice McCarthy, Laurie Wysk, Mary Ellen Mayotte; 2nd ROW- Coach Jeff Kendra, Lori Lamay, Heidi McCool, Ellen Degutis, Cathy Moran, Claudette Billings, Beth Jasab, Sharon Jamrog Sorry Sharon, this shot’s mine! VARSITY: 1st ROW- John Mal ikowski, Steve Senerchia, Joe Jackson, Pat Halpin, Brian Plante, Tom Duffy, Jerry Roy, Gary Sargeant, Bob Donahue, Coach Bill Davis; 2nd ROW- Ass’t Coach Mike Parant, Steve Janik, Rick Doe, Matt Trivis, John Griffin, Brian LaValley, Bill Belanger, Dan Delisle, Rich Madamba, Keith Higgins, Bill Brown, Tom Lapolice; 3rd ROW- Dave Madamba, Bob Wilson, Mike Meckling, Dean Gadoury, Jim Craven, Charles Christian, Dale Oullette, Ken Madamba, Jim Hogan, Jim Marianski, Bob Lature; 4th ROW- John Mooney, Mike Klaus, John Doe, Joe Orzulack, Bruce Jenner, Dave Krol Finally, the end is near What’s taking ' em so long. ■; — ■ . .i Boys Track fei Girls Track VARSITY: 1st ROW- Coach Joe Llodra, Bette Orzulak, Debbie Desjardin, Denise Barre, Sandy Hevey, Kathy Dillion, Ass’t Coach Steve Jarvis; 2nd ROW- Barbara Liggon, Sherri Wood, Dena Liggon, Dianne Godaire, Diane Haugan, Jeanne Zalewski, Carol Mrozinski, Cheryl Lapierre, Denise Karz; 3rd ROW- Barbara Baxandale, Margaret Nicklas, Jane Doe, Gwen Boisvere, Cheryl Geffrion, Sue Shrewsbury, Diana Monahan; 4th ROW- Chris Demeris, Sue Turcotte, Kathy Ranck, Julie Kruz, Kim Mercier, Denise Liggon, Jane Smith, Karen Sargeant; 5th ROW- Nancy Knoll, Renee Keough, Lori Boudreau, Jody Gentile, Carol Smith, Debbie Carpenter, Penny Moore. Vi Lonliness of the long distance runner. VARSITY: Bart Boissonncault, Greg Mekal, Don Hamel, Brian Dejordy, Mark Godaire, Dave Hays, John Whittaker, Dale Croteau, Colleen Nauman, Jonh Oqusial, Coach Kijak, absent from picture Jeff Whitehead r w A strong swing and follow-through Coach Kijak intently watches the match. 22 jC hortly after 7:30 p.m., on Saturday June 2, the Willow-Glen in Agawam, Mass, became filled with students dressed in tuxedos and long gowns. The Senior Prom, which commences the Senior Week ac- tivities, was appropriately themed “The Long and Winding Road’’, since the sneiors were nearing the end of their long road through high school. Seniors received engraved brandy snifters as prom favors, but it is doubtful that any will ever forget the enjoyable evening. Senior Prom ME?! I’m having a great time. Antics form “Animal House” made it big on the dance floor. Senior Picnic I raMTOi unshine, smiles, laughter, and plenty of ctgwQ good food filled the air Wednesday, June — 6, at High Meadows in Granby, Conn. Un- der a virtually cloudless sky, seniors enjoyed a variety of activities or the opportunity for relax- ation. As is traditional, the class advisors distribut- ed the long-awaited senior T-Shirts early in the afternoon. Even black clouds and rain showers that appeared as the busses were departing did not begin to dampen the seniors’ spirit. There was good eating all day long There was time for swimming and for sun bathing and of course, relaxation Hi Buddy! How’vc you been? hez Josef in Agawam, Mass, hosted this year’s Senior Class Banquet on Thursday, June 7. The seniors enjoyed an evening of dinner, dancing, and mingling with friends. Following dinner, they were addressed by class officers and advisors, and school and city administrators. MEMINI 1979 was presented to the class and received a stand- ing ovation, as did the announcement of the yearbook dedication to Mr. George Deflorio. Although the eveni ng was a pleasurable experience, it was slightly saddening to think that it was the last formal gather- ing of the Class of 1979 before graduation the follow- ing day. Senior Banquet Let’s see what we have here The dedication of the year- book was kept a complete se- cret from everyone until the moment of the announce- ment at the banquet. Then, it came as a surprise not only to the students, but also to Mr. Deflorio, as one can see. Presentation of the yearbook by editors Karen Redfern and Tami Tokarski, was a major highlight of the evening. Monsig. Devine delivers the invocation. raduation Day 1979 was not only a joyful but tearful day for the students of the Class of 1979, but also for Comp’s Principal, Mr. Ziemba who retired on that day. Although the students were happy to be graduating, tears filled many-an-eye when President Lance Mason said, “I hereby dissolve the Class of 1979 into the ranks of alumni.” Though each student will now em- bark upon his own life, the memories of their high school friendships and activities will al- ways remain. Graduates are led into the ceremony. After 17 years at Comp, Principal Stanley J. Ziemba receives his CCHS diploma from class President, Lance Mason. Valedictorian, Roma St. George. Salutatorian, Amanda Sherrer. At left. The class of 1979 is formally dissolved into the ranks of alumni. As the graduates depart, it marks the end of the graduation ceremony as well as the end of their high school education. Here comes the setting sun The seasons are passing one by one Gather moments that pass away Collect the dreams you dream today Remember, will you remember the times of your life?