Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1976 volume:

SPIRIT OF 76 It’s a time for us. It belongs to our generation. It’s today; it’s yesterday; it’s tomorrow . . . We make the moves. We call the plays. We make it happen and whenever it happens, It happens well. THE TIME FOR US The time for us Has come to pass, But even so We’ll always know That it couldn’t last. And our four years, Though they’ve been great, Must now end. But we’ll remember our good times and friends. The time for us Has come at last, And though it has It’s come too fast. Now as we leave, The memory stays. It lingers on Though we have gone Our separate ways. Fond memories Of Clinton High Will not die. Although we have to leave And say good-bye. l |Wv r 14T Mil 1 |:.|b mr • yip ES BP . jmG m 1 4 i Scl iod 4A� FLASHBACK!!! The Class of 1976. Our high school experience over — but not forgotten. As we look back on our years at Clinton High, we think of the major events which we experienced together and the times of joy and sadness, frustration and relief, laughing and crying. So many people — so many emotions — so many memories. The pictures and words are few, but the memories unlimited. We learned from experience, from others, and from ourselves. We look back on how far we have trav eled, and realize a great sense of pride and power as seniors, as students, and as people. September 1972. What lies ahead of us down these seemingly lonely corridors: new friends, great excitement, unfamiliar rules and regulations, confusion and frustration, overcome only by antic- ipation. How long would it take us to become aware of our new surroundings, and buckle down . and study in preparing us for our future??? ISM 1 It didn’t take us long to adjust to our new situation and soon we were mingling together, becoming friends, only to be interrupted by the sound of the bell. And the big shocker came when we had our first class meeting and we were told $40 had to be scraped up for class dues. How would we ever do it? . . . We had only just begun. JUNIOR HOMECOMING On Saturday, November 9, 1974, The Junior Homecoming — “A TIME FOR US” — was held in the cafeteria of the Clinton High School to the music of SUITE. Despite a 10-6 loss to a tough Marlboro team, our spirits were not dampened, and a good time was had by all. Helen Mc- Namara was chosen queen and her court consisted of Mary O’Malley, Teresa Murphy, Jean DiLorenzo, Jean Praderio, Nan Gonyea, and Susan Cataldi. BMW On Friday, May 29, 1975, the Junior Prom — “PRECIOUS AND FEW — was held at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham. We danced all night to the music of FATE. The highlight of the evening came with the selection of Donna Sadowski as the queen, and her court of Helen Mc- Namara, Mary Ellen Hatstat, Carol Cooney, Robyn Gallant, Nan Gonyea and Jean Praderio. THANKSGIVING DAY GAME It was the beginning of the game, but the end of the season. And what a season it was. The ’75-76 football team brought much excitement to it ' s fans that season. Turkey Day was no exception. We came up on top of Gardner by a whopping score of 28-14. At the conclusion of the game, Dave Despotopulos, Mike Moran and Phil Donnini were awarded trophies for their outstanding play. Let us not forget our cheerleaders and twirlers for the fine job they did all season long. They put on a final spectacular show. A fiting end to an unforgettable season. T ' On Saturday, February 21, 1976, the Senior Hop — “COULD IT BE MAGIC — was held at I urner Hall in Clinton. That night we danced once again to the music of SUITE. The big moment came with the selection of the queen and her court. Crowned queen was Susan MacDonald and chosen as her court were Ann In- namorati, Patty Rivers, Beverly Burton, Sue DeBlois, Helen McNanara and Penny Nieves. B HP Am 2pr ■ i ' .W - 1 % ... 3T, • ■ . i f ' Aai . win Rs 6 1 W L ■Ocv ' fl k. _ X T Bi jin % fjp i i ? j | ' 5� i ! }£ ■ 1 p av ' : gm 1EW kMB£ , - HHBb mWP w dB !bi r They gave their time for us, and now we give our time to them by expressing our appreciation and gratitude to our class advisors — Mr. Thompson, Miss Hamilton, Mr. Garrity and Mr. Valerio. During the past four years, they have given countless hours of devotion and energy for the benefit of the class of 1976. We give our most sincere thanks to you for making our years at CHS memorable ones. 18 ADMINISTRATION Brendon J. Bailey Superintendent of Schools John J. Gibbons Principal David Hazel Vice Principal Patrick Burke Curriculum Co-ordinator William F. Gossclin Guidance Director 19 TEACHERS Joseph C. Balvin U.S. History Sharon A. Bloom — Dept. Head Home Economics I. II. Ill - Cons. Living Sandra Boroweic Physical Education Jane R. Arsenault Home Economics 1, II, IV Madeleine H. Beaulieu Algebra I, 11 - Geometry Joseph G. Baird Mech. Drawing I. II - Wood II 20 Mary Bruso Clerk Donald F. Burgwinkle Civics - Current Affairs Joseph P. Burgwinkle Anatomy Pysiology - Biology I Archie Cataldi Physical Education Joseph Ciampaglia Head Chef Alice Columbo Clerk to Superintendent Edward Connor William P. Constantino Gregory Depp Gen. Math I - Sr. Math Earth Science Music Appreciation - Band Soc. - Economics Cecile Despotopulos Clerk Sally Domenico Cafeteria Secretary Gerald Foley U.S. History - World History I 21 Eleanor M. Freitas Bi-Lingual-Hespanic Culture Donald F. Gallagher English 111. IV James T. Garrity — Dept. Head Chemistry — Physics Joseph A. Garrity English 1.11 Bernard F. Gaughan Dept. Head Physical Education John R. Grady English 1,11 Carol Ann Hamilton Guidance Counselor Donald Jarvi Metals 1. 1 1 22 Thomas J. Joyce Occupational Education Josephine Kelly Secretary to Superintendent David C. Kilbourn Algebra II — Calculus — Geometry Vernon L. Laverdure Dept. Head Typing 1,11 Gordon A. Lockhart Biology 1, 1 1 — Physiology Paul F. Lowe Distributive Ed. Gen. Business Roderick J. MacKenzie Art Appreciation Arts-n-Crafts 1,11 , Marcia Massalski Speech 23 ValliriaA. McCarthy Physical Education Daniel E. McLaughlin English 1,11 Lois McMurray Librarian Dorothy McNamara Nurse Leatrice Morrison English 1,11 Robert A. Murphy Dept. Head Algebra 1,111, Rev. -Trig. Thomas F. O ' Connell Peter J. O ' Toole Grace M. Prendergast 24 Physical Science Guidance Counselor Bus. Law — Gen. Business — Office Practice Edward J. Philbin French II, III John P. Philbin — Dept. Head Current Affairs Natalie R. Praderio — Dept. Head French I,III,IV,V Frances A. Ryan Dept. Head English III,IV Joseph S. Pupeki Algebra I, II — Geometry Ralph J. Ricci World History Athletic Director . Dorothy M. Scanlon English I, II John P. Scarsella English III, IV Nancy C. Scarsella Spanish I, II, III 25 Judith Starr Raymond Steele Ann M. Trainor Algebra I - General Math I, 11 Head Custodian Shorthand 1, II - Typing II - T ranscription Louis Turini Thomas M. Valerio - Dept. Head Andrew Vetras Cafeteria Management Graphic Arts I, II Supervisor of Attendance William J. Walsh English III, IV Joan M. Willett Bookkeeping I, II George Willis Woodworking I Cafeteria Staff: Louis Turini. Daniel Grady, Gloria Shaugnessy, Kay Rivers, Clair King. Gina Guinard, Lenora Vaghini, Ann Femino, Irene O ' Toole, Connie Peto, Evelyn Burgwinkle, M illie O ' M alley. g Ki: £ $ FRESHMAN YEAR The sands of the hour glass started flowing on their journey through time as we proudly entered Clinton High as freshman. It was a new and different journey — one we would look back upon for the rest of our lives. To start us off on our journey, we had Jim Innamorati as our president, Helen McNamara as vice- president, Jean Praderio as secretary and Patty Guidi as treasurer. Together with them and our class advisors, we held a few class meetings and planned projects for fund raising. We held dances, a bake sale, and sold “bargain boxes.” We soon became adjusted to our new environment and we were on our way through CHS — a journey in which we would experience joy, sadness, triumph and frustration. A journey through time . . . through a most important part of our lives. SOPHOMORE YEAR We returned to CHS for our sophomore year — a year when we would grow closer together in friendship and in strength as the sands continued to flow. Paul Devaney, elected President, was the only change in our class officers. We began to make our presence felt as we became involved in various activities such as sports, clubs, and for the first time — interclass dramatics. “The Ghost Wore White” was our presenta- tion with Joyce Constant as “Jennie Conwell”, Debbie Murphy as “Mandy”, Dave Doss as “James Reynolds”, Jane Domenico as “Edna Conwell”, Geri Valenkamph as “Charlotte Conwell”, Chuck Dorazio as “Junior Conwell”, Marlene Conger as “Mrs. Mason”, and Ellen Gallagher as our “Lady in White”. What a fun evening we all had!!! For class projects, we held a dance and car wash, and we formed our Ring Committee. We drew up a special design for our ring this year — in addition to the Galloping Gael, we had the Liberty Bell with the inscription, Spirit of 76”. Yes, we wanted to tell the world that “76” was our year, our class, and that in our hearts, we were the best! 30 Austin F. Sheridan In memory of Austin F. Sheridan, (1924-1973), Superintendent of Schools, a man of wisdom, poise, reason and calm jud- gement, we dedicate these words:. It has been said that “the most essential thing in the work of education is that sympathetic touch of life, on life. It is by that fine process that personality is developed, matured, and enriched in all the younger candidates for human existence. Mr. Sheridan had that touch, and we thank him for it. JUNIOR YEAR Our second try at interclass dramatics competition met with some success as Jane Domenico received Best Sup- porting Actress for her role as “Mrs. Stone” and Carol O’Malley an Honorable Mention as “Lila Sue Amory” in “Here Comes the Groom” on December 5, 1974. Other cast members were Dave Slauenwhite, “Roger Stone”, Joyce Constant, “Emily Barker”, Wayne Wollerman, “George Barker”, Debbie Murphy, “Aunt Rutherford”, Chuck Dorazio as “Buzz Gregory”, Geri Valenkamph as “Mrs. Barker”, and Dave Doss as the baker. “A TIME FOR US The sands of time flowed towards our first big event as juniors, our Homecoming Game and Dance. There was much anticipation, excitement and planning as we prepared for the big day. Gown- buying, ticket-purchasing and decorating were common oc- curances. Despite a 10-6 defeat against a tough Marlboro team, our spirit was not dampened that evening. The stage was set, the lights were dimmed and the first tunes of music started; we were finally here feeling a togetherness of silent spirit. There was hope in each heart as we started the promenade around: floating colors, mixed whispers and expectations abounded as we waited for the climax of our dream world. We all felt the winners’ happiness and consoled our sighs of unattainment. As we watched the Oueen and her court at half-time the follow- ing Saturday, there was still a faint, warm flow in our hearts and minds. It will always be a time to remember, a time to cherish, A TIME FOR US. 34 - 35 A “PRECIOUS AND FEW It seems as though the sands were flowing faster during our junior year, and soon we were thinking about first formal, the Junior Prom. As the girls went shopping for beautiful spring gowns, the guys took pride and pleasure in their first tuxedos. There is always something very special about a prom — something very enchant- ing. As we neared the “Dream Castle”, the Sheraton Tara, a sense of bewilderment swept over us; but as we saw each other together again for another memorable event, we were content and relieved. We ate and danced our way through the night, building towards the two big moments of the occasion — the exchanging of caps and gowns among the senior and junior class officers, and finally the selection of the Queen and her court. Suddenly it was over, and little did we realize that we were peacefully moving to the soft sands and dim lights once again. This ended yet another of the PRECIOUS AND FEW moments that we would share together. 36 H i ;• ■ ' . ' % e sands -ic ancuuy anticipating ition. It is only then e can look back and rc- our contributions to ves and others over the g of time. And yet, it was over, it would be . There are too many I moments to mention, ; pages that follow will ic story of the most rable part of our y — our senior year! ser and Nancy A. Alessandrini Anne Marie Alinkowitz Carrie Antonio Nancy J. Anderson 1 Mary Alinkowitz Barbara Bates Vincent Paul Bahosh Sandra Ann Baird , V alerie Lynn Baer Gary E. Bahosh George A. Bilodeau, Jr. James N. Borinski Tammy Ann Bourakis Christopher A. Brandt Neal Joseph Bourassa phono , t I 1 it 1 Beverly Ann Burton Lisa A. Cardamone Jean Carole Cafarelli William Casasanto Susan A. Cataldi Kevin John Center Nancy Cioffi ■ s William Nugent Comerford Marlene Conger Daniel Thomas Comerford Joyce Honorah Constant Carol Cooney Pauline Ann Denoncourt Suzanne DeBlois David P. Despotopulos Carol Ann Donisvitch Pamela Jean Donnelly ■ “V 1 Peter James Dickhaut Jane Frances Domenico Jean Di Lorenzo .A Paula M. Donnelly Philip Mark Donnini Debra Ann Dragon Charles John Dorazio 11 48 David Mark Doss Duane Richard DuBois Maria Facendola John Patrick Droogan Susan Mary Feld Robert Fadgen • «nla m: Pamela Jean Gage Ellen Marie Gallagher Robyn A. Gallant Jeanne Elaine Gadoua Julie Ann Gadomski Luz Iraida Garcia Steven Janies Garry Mary Patricia Gibbons Michael Anthony Giansanti M ichael N icholas Georgeson Edward Charles Goodsell Ann Clarice Giovannucci Nan V. Gonyea William Scott Grady Maureen J. Gorman r Patricia A. Guidi Joyce Marie Hallinan Judith Haemer Ann Marie Hal lor an Daniel Thomas Halloran David W. Hoag Mary Ellen Hatstat James P. Innamorati Ann Elizabeth Innamorati Michael A. Heighton V Alan D. Jewett Charles William Kaiser William Russell Jewett Michael Patrick Kilcoyne James Michael Jankowski Thomas Joseph Kulis Jane Gail Angela Konan ;• ’� ’ « i 1 . •; Kathleen Kittredge Thomas Lawrence Lavelle David R. Kilgour Gerard McAndrews Daniel Patrick McAuliffe David Rory McDonald John Francis Marini John Peter Mattiace 4 V J ' James Stanley Milewski Pamela Jane McNamara Helen Ann McNamara j MR M aryrose MeGeehan George Patrick McNamara Brian Mitchell Deborah L. Moore Michael James Moran Robert Joseph Moran William Frediric k Moon HHH Teresa Maria Murphy Debra Ann Murphy §wx Jack G. Novia Thomas J. Niichter Brian William O ' Malley Elizabeth Mary O’Connell James Peter O ' Donnell Carol Ann O ' Malley ' V Mark Nugent Diane Marie O ' Malley Maureen Margaret O ' Malley Mary A. O ' Malley Donald Robert O ' Malley Mark Shaun O ' Malley James Michael O ' Toole Mark Austin O ' Toole Sheila Ann Pasierb David Joseph O’Neil David Michael O ' Toole Leslie Elizabeth Pielocik Michael John Powers Raymond Quinn Barbara F. Ranieri Ruth Ann Richards Brian Joseph Rieth Kathleen M. Reddy Robert James Rotti Patricia L. Rivers Maureen M. Rieth Donna Marie Sadowski Robert J. Ryll Brenda Sue Saragian John E. Sargent Jr David Paul Sanchez William M. Seward i Jacqueline M. Seymour 1 Kevin Joseph Shaughnessy Dave Robert Stockwell Richard Walter Steinau Richard Thomas Sontag Karen Spencer Marjorie Ann St. Cyr Brian W. Taylor Julie Ann Stephanie Tomyl Bonnie Ann Towne Thang Quoc Tang Geri A. Valenkamph . Richard H.T. Welton, Jr. Dawna D. West Ann Sheridan, President of Student Council Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL President, Mike Moran Treasurer, Jim Innamorati Vice-President, Geri Valenkamph YEARBOOK STAFF General Staff Co-editors Geri Valenkamph and Donna Sadowski Business Staff 78 Editorial Staff French Club Spanish Club - ] r . L i Physics Club 79 Future Nurses ' Club Future Teachers ' Club Chess Club Drama Club Business Club Audio-Visual Club Boys ' State Representatives Math Club NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION A J A| i| 1 I ■ f p rj i UT f . i NEWSPAPER STAFF DAVE DESPOTOPULOS — Craven Coulter Memorial Award; Honorable Mention in Midland League Football (4); K of C Trophy for Best Offensive Player in Thanksgiving Game; Out- standing Athlete Award. MIKE MORAN — T G Class B Honorable Mention in Football (3,4); Midland League All-Star in Football (4); K of C Trophy for M.V.P. in Thanksgiving Game; Outstanding Athlete Award. BOB WAGNER — T G Class B Honorable Mention in Football (4); Midland League All-Star in Football (4); Honorable Men- tion in Midland League Baseball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. DON O’MALLEY — High Scorer in Track (3,4); Outstanding Athlete Awa rd; 1st place in DECA advertising and display layout. BILLY SEWARD — T G Class B All-Star in Football (4): Midland League All-Star in Football (4). PHIL DONNINI — Honorable Mention in Midland League Foot ball (4); K of C Trophy for Best Defensive Player in Thanks giving Game. ALAN JEWETT — Patrick Hanley Memorial Award; Honorable Mention in Midland League Football (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. JIM INNAMORATI — Honorable Mention in Midland League Football (4). RICK MORGAN — Unsung Hero Award in Basketball (4); Honor AWARDS able Mention in Midland League Baseball (4). DAN VETRAS — Honorable Mention in Midland League Foot- ball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. MARK O ' TOOLE — Honorable Mention in Midland League Foot- ball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. AWARDS ROBBIE RYLL — Midland League All-Star in Cross Country (2,3); Honorable Mention in Midland League Basketball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. DAVE HOAG — Honorable Mention in Midland League Basket- ball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. JEAN PRADERIO — Honorable Mention in Midland League Field Hockey (2,3,4); Outstanding Athlete Award. ANN GIOVANNUCCI — 2nd place in Principal’s Bicentennial Essay Contest; State runner-up in the MTA Bicentennial Essay Contest. DAN McAULIFFE — Outstanding Athlete Award. MARK O’MALLEY — Outstanding Athlete Award. ANN SHERIDAN — Honorable Mention in Midland League Field Hockey (2,3,4); Honorable Mention in Midland League Softball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. ELLEN GALLAGHER — Honorable Mention in Midland League Field Hockey (2,3,4); Honorable Mention in Softball (2,3); Midland League All-Star in Softball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. TOM LAVELLE — T G All-Star and Super Team in Basketball (4); Midland League All-Star in Basketball (4); Outstanding Athlete Award. TOM KULIS — T G Outstanding Student Achievement Award. DARYL BROWCHUK — 3rd place in Principal’s Bicentennial Essay Contest. WAYNE WOLLERMAN — 1st place in Principal’s Bicentennial Essay Contest. AWARDS JANE DOMENICO — Best Supporting Actress (3); 2nd place in local Voice of Democracy Contest (2). LESLIE PIELOCIK — Betty Crocker Homemaker Award. MAUREEN GORMAN — 1st place in DECA Shadow Box Display; 4th place in DECA State Competition. SANDY BAIRD — 3rd place in DECA merchandising math con- test. RICHARD WELTON — 4th place in DECA advertising poster contest. JANE KONAN — 2nd place in DECA poster contest. GERI VALENK.AMPH — Best Actress (4); 1st place in local Voice of Democracy Contest (2,3); 2nd place in district competition of Voice of Democracy Contest (3); Outstanding Athlete Award. JIM O ' DONNELL — Rensselaer Science Mathematics Award; Harvard Book Award sponsored by the Harvard Club of Boston. DAVE SLAUENWHITE — Harvard Book Award sponsored by the Harvard Club of Worcester; Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for PSAT achievement. BILL CASASANTO — 3rd place in DECA display evaluation con- test. CAROL O ' MALLEY — Honorable Mention Best Supporting Actress (3). 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We have reason to be proud of our team — and their coaches, for a job well done. 9 13 Southbridge Clinton 14 Opp. 12 9 20 Maynard 18 19 10 3 Hudson 8 30 10 11 St. Bernard ' s 28 14 10 20 Shrewsbury 14 6 10 25 West boro 18 13 11 1 Milford 26 27 1 1 8 Marlboro 21 25 11 15 Algonquin 7 13 11 29 Gardner 28 13 90 John M attiace M ike Moran r JB Rick Morgan Mark Nugent Mark O ' Toole Billy Seward Brian Taylor Bob Wagner Paul Wood 91 CHEERLEADERS TWIRLERS 94 Pam Gage Carol O ' Malley The Clinton High School Band, they who have devoted so much time practicing and ap- pearing for football games, concerts, rallies and graduations, under the direction of Gregory Depp, are truly a great asset to Clinton High School. Jackie Seymour CLINTON HIGH BAND George McNamara Ruth Richards Wayne Wollerman CROSS COUNTRY Captain Robbie Ryll The CHS cross country team, under the direction of new head coach Glenn Braunhardt, finished with a fine over-all record of 9 wins and 4 losses, and a Midland League record of 5 wins and 2 losses. The big race of the season was home against Milford, where the Gaels upset them and stopped their 3-year-old unbeaten string. Senior members Bill Casasanto, Dan McAuliffe, Don O ' Malley, Mark O ' Malley, Robbie Ryll and Wayne Wollerman deserve much praise for their fine efforts all season long. Clinton L 47 Monty Tech Opp. 15 W 25 Algonquin 31 W 231 2 Marlboro 34 2 L 37 West boro 18 W 17 Maynard 46 W 20 Ayer 40 W 26 St. Bernard ' s 33 W 22 Notre Dame 38 W 28 Milford 30 W 27 Hudson 32 L 39 St. John’s 16 L 37 Shrewsbury 19 W 15 Assabet 50 FIELD HOCKEY The field hockey team, led by seniors Geri Valenkamph, Ann Sheridan, Ellen Gallagher and Jean Praderio, was also something special this season. Their 3 wins — 6 losses — 5 ties record was very deceiving, as every score was very close; every game nip and tuck all the way. This team was special both on and off the field. Their dedication and togetherness was felt and appreciated by all, especially by their coach, Val McCarthy. We would like to thank her for the spirit she has instilled in us, and wish her luck next season. Coach McCarthy and Captain Geri Valenkamph BASKETBALL Coach Foley and Co-Captains Tom Lavelle and Robbie Ryll Clinton Opp. 71 Grafton 57 63 Leominster 79 57 Algonquin 52 60 Bedford 52 53 Milford 44 65 Westboro 83 50 Shrewsbury 49 86 Hudson 48 78 Maynard 60 65 Marlboro 53 73 Auburn 49 56 Algonquin 72 83 Milford 63 77 Westboro 68 54 Shrewsbury 63 54 Hudson 50 85 Maynard 64 61 Marlboro 47 61 Leominster Clark Invitational 64 63 Ayer 58 43 Algonquin District III 53 71 North Middlesex 64 54 Algonquin 52 53 St. Peter ' s 80 Coaches Bernie Gaughan and Gerry Foley The Gaels had yet another very impressive year in basketball. Although not copping the Midland League Title, it was nip and tuck down to the very finish of the season. The Gaels compiled a fine 14-5 regular season record, and once again went to the Clark Tournament, reaching the finals and eventually losing at the hands of Algonquin. Then came District 111 , where the Gaels once again played superb and inspired ball. Although they lost in the finals to an extremely strong St. Peter ' s team, the Gaels proved to everyone, their worth as a ball club. Their over- all record was 17-7. Once again, thanks to Coaches Foley and Gaughan for a job well done. Robbie Ryll 103 Dan V etras GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Captain Despite a rather disappointing season, the girls’ basketball team, led by senior captain Deb Murphy, played strong, inspired, and dedicated ball. Their spirits were never dam- pened, and went all out for each game. We credit them for their fine and never-ending ef- forts all season long; and we thank Coach Val McCarthy for the fine job she has done with the girls. Debbie Murphy ICE HOCKEY Dan Comerford Dan McAuliffe Mike Giansanti Bill C asasanto 106 Dave McDonald George McNamara CHS continued its hockey program with successful intramural competition. There were three teams playing each other this year, and there were also several exhibition games against other schools. All participants gained valuable experience and playing time, which will be of the utmost importance with the formation of a var- sity squad for next season. Seniors who participated for the last time were: David McDonald, David O’Toole, Dick Sontag, Mike Moran, Kevin Shaughnessy, Jim O’Donnell, Danny Comerford, Bill Casasanto, Mike Giansanti, Danny McAuliffe, and George McNamara. felt! TRACK The track team continued to have great success in the 1976 season, and it also sported a new look; it marked the initial year for a girls’ squad. As usual, many records were broken and some superb individual performances were given by Don O ' Malley in the triple and high jumps, Mike Moran in the 100 yard dash, and Mark O ' Malley in the intermediate hurdles. Tom Kulis in the javelin, Brian Taylor in the shot put and discus, and Dan McAuliffe in the mile also had a fine season. Assistant Coach Angel Nieves Head Coach Bernie Gaughan BASEBALL After a slow start, the Gael baseball team put it together as a team and started to play respectable ball. Even though they lost some close games in which luck played a factor in the outcome, the effort was still there and that “never-say-die” attitude, which seems to characterize all CHS sports, was felt by all. We stand behind them for their valiant efforts shown throughout the season. 112 Coach Connor and seniors David Despotopulos Jim Innamorati Bill Casasanto Chuck Kaiser Rick Morgan ¥ f lm Tom Lavelle Mark Nugent Dan Vetras Bob Wagner SOFTBALL CHS Girl ' s Softball team, led by Captain Ellen Gallagher and seniors Ann Sheridan, Patty Guidi, and Lucy Garcia, gave another fine performance and played some inspired softball. Even though their record was on the losing half, they brought much excitement, honor, and credit to the spirit of Clinton High sports. 114 Lucy Garcia Ann Sheridan Patty Guidi Ellen Gallagher. Captain m TENNIS Coach Boroweic and seniors 1976 marked the first year of a boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis team at CHS. The team met with little success in its debut, but the quality of play was always tops. Wayne Wollerman Geri Valenkamph Dickie Sontag GOLF M ike Giansanti The 1976 edition of the golf team had another fine season under the di- rection of new head coach Bob Cooney. Besides the excellent performance of seniors Mike Giansanti and Mike Powers, Clinton added a little “girl power” this season, with the presence of senior Donna Sadowski. M ike Powers Donna Sadowski Coach Cooney and seniors The complete story of our se- nior year has yet to be told. We will now look back upon those memorable events that we experienced together during our final phase of our journey. You remember our last attempt at dramatics? our last big dance together?- what about that final, all-important week that we had waited so long for: bac- the class trip, the banquet, and graduation it- f? It came and passed too quickly ... SENIOR PLAY December 11, 1975 — our last Interclass Dramatics Competition. This year. “A Date For Bobby Sox” was our play and Geri Valenkamph was our leading lady, por- traying “Bobby Sox”. Wayne Wollerman was her first-time date, “Harold”, Jane Domenico was her sister “Margie”, Debbie Murphy was her mother “Mrs. Hanna”, and “Mr. Hanna” was played by George McNamara. Geri was awarded the Best Actress of the evening, and even though we didn ' t win Best Play, we gave it our all and had a lot of fun. We now also realized that time was growing short, as the sands of time slipped through faster and faster. “COULD IT BE MAGIC? As we look back on our Senior Hop, we realize how much we matured over the past two years, and how we conducted ourselves and respected one another. We were well aware that it was now February, and the sands of time were running out on us. Therefore, we were drawn ever so closer together as one. It could be said that the whole is gathered as one in our senior year — and what could prove our point more than the Hop? There were still traces of nervousness as we entered Turner Hall that night, but these were lost as the loud music, distant laughs and ex- cited speech overcame us. We relaxed and enjoyed what was to be our last big dance together, and we still felt all the excitement of the crowning of the queen and her court. Where did the time fly??? We were so caught up in this won- derful evening, that we felt a togetherness not expressed in words, and we found ourselves asking: COULD IT BE MAGIC??? 120 II BACCALAUREATE The beginning of the Senior Week activities started on Sunday, June 6, with the Baccalaureate exercises held in the Clinton High School Auditorium. The Reverend Martin, of the Trinity Lutheran Church, was our guest speaker. He spoke of the world and how each one of us graduates had to work to make it a better place to live. As we sang our class song, we realized that our four years at Clinton High were finishing up, and a tear or two filled our eyes. After the exercises, we gathered in the cafeteria for breakfast . . . one of the last times we’d be together. CLASS TRIP On Wednesday morning, June 9, the Class of ' 76 boarded the buses for the Oak n ' Spruce Resort in South Lee, Massachusetts. The weather was on our side — hot and sunny. After arriving around 10:00, we enjoyed all the recreational facilities open to us, such as swimming, golf, tennis, softball, horseback riding, volleyball and flying. Whether roasting in the saunas or floating in the pool, everyone really enjoyed themselves. Even the food was super and plentiful! After lunch, we continued our golf games and tennis matches until 6:30, when at last we got Mr. Garrity away from his pool game and boarded the buses for Clinton . . . Another day was gone! CLASS BANQUET The next day, we were ready to board the buses for our class banquet. We arrived at the White Cliffs in Northboro at 5:00 and had a really great meal. Then we danced all night to the music of the Ed Lucci Band. They did a great job and every- one got into the act when they played the famous Greek March. As we presented our advisors with gifts to show our appreciation and gratitude, we realized this was the last time they ' d be addressing us as a whole class. We now knew how much we’d miss them. We also realized that this was our last time together until graduation. Our journey was almost over. rk J -iiS GRADUATION Here it was! June 12, 1976 — Graduation Day — the end of our journey through CHS was about to unfold. What a beautiful day it was at Fuller Field: sunny with a cool breeze — a perfect day, a fitting end to a wonderful four years together; a day that we ' d remember for the rest of our lives! From the opening march to receiving our diplomas and to when we sang our class song, “The Time For Us,” each one of us felt sad and sorry that we’d never see some of our fellow graduates again. Our four years at CHS truly were a time for us. “I walk on untrodden ground. — Washington. After we watched Mike Moran present our class gift to Steve Soldi, and then heard Mr. Bailey address us for the last time, four of our fellow students, Joanne Gadomski, Dave Slauenwhite, Geri Valen- kamph, and Wayne Wollerman spoke to us about “The Spirit of 76” and how we shall carry it into our future. “A most successful life we can all lead, if only we stand guard over our treasure.” The “Spirit of ' 76 will become the Spirit of America, which will never die as long as there is still one person who can honestly say, “I care. “I have but one lamp by which my future is guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” — Henry. 129 hli . w� : Graduation was over, and as we marched off the field, tears of pride, joy and sadness filled some of our eyes. After waiting so long for this big moment, it was now hard to believe that our four years of high school were gone. We were suddenly aware of the fact that the time had flown by too quickly, and we found ourselves grasping for fond memories and past dreams. As we said our good-byes and good-lucks to one another and wished each other well in the future, we realized that the hour glass had emptied and it was now time to turn it over and begin a new life . . . Success and Happiness To All!!! - 131 PATRONS Mr. Mrs. Norman Baer Mr. Mrs. Reginald Bates Mr. Mrs. Walter Brandt Mr. Mrs. John Droogan Mr. Mrs. Nicholas Georgeson Mr. Mrs. James Guidi Mr. Mrs. John B. Innamorati Mr. Mrs. Daniel O’Connell Mr. Mrs. John Sargent Mr. Mrs. Ralph Shepard Mrs. Martha West Mr. Mrs. Robert J. Moran Helen Mortimer Mr. Mrs. Dominic H. Alessandrini Mr. Mrs. Anthony Cardamone Mr. Mrs. Raymond B. Constant Maurice P. Clermont Mr. Mrs. Raymond F. Domenico Mrs. Raymond Dragon Mr. Mrs. John C. Flannagan Mr. Mrs. Thomas F. Flannagan Mr. Mrs. Stanley J. Gadomski Mrs. Mary F. Gadoua Mr. Mrs. George Giansanti Mr. Mrs. Arthur Innamorati Mr. Mrs. A.B. Kaiser. Sr. Mary A. Lavelle Joseph W. Lentino, M.D. Mr. Mrs. Frederick C. MacDonald Ernest Magrini Mr. Mrs. Stanley Marcinczyk Mr. Mrs. George P. McNamara Mr. Mrs. Joseph Morrison Mr. Mrs. Charles Moran Mr. Mrs. John R. Mitchell Mr. Mrs. John E. Murphy Mr. Mrs. Paul O ' Malley Mr. Mrs. Francis Ranieri Mr. Mrs. Albert C. Sargent, Sr. Mrs. Gloria M. Shaughnessy Mr. Francis M. Sheehy Mr. Mrs. William Sontag Mr. Mrs. Charles W. Taylor Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Valerio Mr. Mrs. Andrew Vetras Mrs. Rolda Wollerman Mr. Mrs. George Bilodeau Mr. Mrs. John P. Brennan Mr. Mrs. Andrey Browchuk Mr. Mrs. Lawrence P. Domenico Mr. John Feld Mr. Mrs. Frank Gadomski Mr. Mrs. John J. Gibbons Mr. Mrs. Alexander J. Leoni Mr. Mrs. Edward J. McGeehan Mr. M rs. William J. McNamara Mr. Mrs. William P. Milewski, Jr. Mrs. Myrtle Nicholas Mr. Martin H. O’Malley Dr. Mrs. David M. O’Toole Dr. Mrs. Edward M. Powers Mr. Mrs. John Reddy Mr. Mrs. Walter Sadowski Mr. M rs. Merwin R. Slauenwhite Mr. Mrs. Bertil C. Valenkamph Mr. Mrs. Paul E. Wood Mrs. Helen Borinski Mr. Mrs. Rigdom Murphy WORCESTER COUNTY NATIONAL Good Luck to the Class of 1976 from MASON MOTORS Congratulations from Ray-O-Vac (ESB) Best of Luck to the Class of 1976 from Werber Rose, Company Compliments of Best of Luck from Rick ' s Auto Nylacarb Corporation Good Luck from Best Wishes From Telegram Gazette O ' Brien Johnson Clinton Office 358 High St. Walter D. Brandt Jr., Distributor 136 Compliments ERA 2 of ESTELLE ELEGANT FASHION Wishes the Class of ’76 the best of luck and is sure it will continue the 200 year old great spirit of our country. Best Wishes From NYLAMATION INC. 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McNAMARA FRIEND To All Our Patrons And Advertisers Thank You The Class of 1976 162 Class of 1976 Commencemen t Cxercided Clinton High School Saturday, June the twelfth nineteen hundred and seventy-six FULLER FIELD CLINTON, MASSACHUSETTS EXERCISES OF GRADUATION PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” Elgar SELECTION “Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key Clinton High School Band INVOCATION The Reverend C. David Burt, Pastor Church of the Good Shepherd, Clinton PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT Michael J. Moran, President, Class of 1976 ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT Stephen Soldi, President, Class of 1977 REMARKS Brendon J. Bailey Superintendent of Schools STUDENT SPEAKERS Joanne Gadomski, David R. Saluenwhite Geri A. Valenkamph, Wayne Lee Wollerman PRESENTATION OF AWARDS John J. Gibbons, Principal Clinton High School The Massachusetts Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award Geri A. Valenkamph The Rensselaer Science and Mathematics Award Paul Albert Iacobucci, Class of 1977 Harvard University Prize Book Award Sponsored by the Harvard Club of Boston Paul Albert Iacobucci, Class of 1977 American Legion School Awards Michael J. Moran; Geri A. Valenkamph The Bausch and Lomb Science Award James P. O ' Donnell The Clinton Police Association Student-Athlete Awards Thomas J. Kulis; Geri A. Valenkamph The Miss Hannah M. Walsh English Award Jane F. Domenico Clinton Daughters of Penelope Scholarship — Two Awards — $100 Each Tammy A. Bourakis; Michael N. Georgeson Clinton Ahepa Scholarship — $150 David R. Slauenwhite Harvard University Prize Book Award Sponsored by the Harvard-Radcliffe Club of Worcester Lynne Ann Gallagher, Class of 1977 Essie M. Reisner Scholarship — $500 Ann C. Giovannucci Clinton Turner Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship — $100 Ann C. Giovannucci Clinton High School Drama Club Award — $50 Jane F. Domenico The Home and Community Service Committee of Sterling Grange, No. 53, Scholarship — $100 Ann C. Giovannucci The Youth Committee of Sterling Grange, No. 53 Scholarship — $100 Joanne Gadomski Class of 1951 Scholarship — $250 Nan V. Gonyea The Home and Community Service Committee of Worcester East Pomona Grange, No. 14 — $100 Geri A. Valenkamph Clinton Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Scholarship — $100 Ellen M. Gallagher Clinton Firefighters Association Awards — $100 Each Ellen M. Gallagher; Patricia L. Rivers; Julie A. Tomyl The Austin F. Sheridan Scholarship — $500 Given in memory of deceased Clinton School Personnel Ann M. Sheridan 164 Clinton Exchange Club Scholarship — $200 David P. Despotopulos Local 58, AFL-CIO UAW at Ray-O-Vac Company — $100 Scholarship Mary A. O’Malley The William H. Reisner Scholarships — Two Awards — $250 Each Daniel McAuliffe; David P. Despotopulos The Clinton Lions Club Scholarship — $500 Jeanne E. Gadoua The John J. Gannon Memorial Scholarships — Four Awards — $250 Each Jeanne E. Gadoua, Ellen M. Gallagher, Ann M. Sheridan, Geri A. Valenkamph The Jacqueline A. Keating Memorial Scholarship — $150 Susan M. Feld Clinton Lodge of Elks, No. 1306, Scholarship — $200 Barbara F. Ranieri The Frederic W. Swartz Memorial Scholarship — $100 Given by the members of the Van Brode Golf League Michael J. Powers The Louis and Minnie R. Gould Memorial Scholarship — $250 Geri A. Valenkamph The Class of 1972 Scholarship — $125 Debra Ann Murphy Clinton Friends of the Retarded Club Scholarship — Two Awards — $150 Each Daryl A. Browchuk; Patty A. Guidi The Roger Shatraw Memorial Scholarship — $100 Given tby the Clinton Insurance Agents Association Nancy A. Nicholas Clinton Women’s Club — $200 Scholarship Geri A. Valenkamph The Joseph A. Mahan Scholarship — $100 Given by the William H. Reisner Foundation Geri A. Valenkamph Clinton Rotary Club Scholarships $500 — Ann C. Giovannucci $300 — Joanne Gadomski $250 — Geri A. Valenkamph The Clinton Polish American Veterans Scholarships Three Awards — $500 Each Jean M. Praderio; Geri A. Valenkamph, Donna M. Sadowski One Award — $250 Jeanne E. Gadoua Clinton Band Parents Association Scholarships — Two Awards — $100 Each Wayne L. Wollerman; Ruth A. Richards Clinton Women’s Club Scholarships — Three Awards — $100 Each Ellen M. Gallagher; Ann C. Giovannucci; Daryl A. Browchuk The Thursday Night Golf League Scholarship — $100 Given in memory of George T. Costello Karen M. Chamberlain The Mary R. Le ahy Scholarship — $300 Jeanne E. Gadoua Community Scholarship Awards — $100 Each Karen M.. Chamberlain, Jean DiLorenzo, David M. Ross, Susan M. Feld, Joanne Gadomski, Ellen M. Gallagher, Robyn A. Gallant, Michael A. Giansanti, Ann C. Giovannucci, Thomas J. Kulis, Kathleen Morrison, Debra A. Murphy, James P. O’Donnell, Teresa M. Philbin, David R. Slauenwhite, Geri A. Valenkamph, Daniel P. Vetras BAND SELECTION “Heritage West” .‘.Carrol M. Butts AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS William F. Connolly, Chairman of the School Committee CLASS SONG “The Time For Us”By David Mark Doss BENEDICTION The Reverend Richard Keville, Pastor Holy Rosary Church, Clinton RECESSIONAL “Citadel Erickson Clinton High School Band 165 Nancy A. Alessandrini Anne Marie Alinkowitz Mary Alinkowitz Nancy J. Anderson Carrie Antonio Valerie Lynn Baer Gary E BahosM Vincent Paul Bahosh Sandra Ann Baird + Barbara Bates George A Bilodeau, Jr James N Borinski Tammy Ann Bourakis Neal Joseph Bourassa Christopher A Brandt Kathryn Brennan Barbara F. Witkowski Brigham F Daryl Ann Browchuk Suzette Anita Brydie Eileen J Burke Beverly Ann Surton f Jean Carole Cafarelli Lisa A. Cardamone William Casasanto Susan A. Cataldi Michael Jude Celona Kevin John Center Karen Marie Chamberlain Elizabeth J Chase F Nancy Ciotfi Daniel Thomas Comerford William Nugent Comerford Marlene Conger F Joyce Honorah Constant Carol Cooney Rafael Cruz Suzanne DeBlois Pauline Ann Denoncourt David P Despotopulos Paul J Devaney Peter James Dickhaut F Jean DiLorenzo F Jane Frances Domenico Carol Ann Donisvitch Pamela Jean Donnelly Paula M Donnelly Philip Mark Donnini Charles J Dorazio, II John Patrick Droogan, Jr. David Mark Doss Debra Ann Dragon Duane Richard DuBois Maria Facendola Robert Fadgen + Susan Mary Feld John Charles Flannagan, Jr. Patricia Ann Flannagan Patricia Ellen Flanagan Chris J Flores Jean M Frisch FF Joanne Gadomski F Julie Ann Gadomski F Jeanne Elaine Gadoua Pamela Jean Gage F Ellen Marie Gallagher Robyn A Gallant Luz Iraida Garcia FFF Highest Honor Steven James Garry Michael Nicholas Georgeson Michael Anthony Giansanti Mary Patricia Gibbons F Ann Clarice Giovannucci Nan V Gonyea Edward Charles Goodsell Maureen J Gorman William Scott Grady Patricia A. Guidi Judith Flaemer Joyce Marie Hallinan Daniel Thomas Halloran Ann Marie Flalloran F Mary Ellen Hatstat Michael A. Heighton David W. Hoag Ann Eiizabetn Innamorati James P Innamorati James Michael Jankowski Alan D Jewett William Russell Jewett Charles William Kaiser Michael Patrick Kilcoyne David R Kilgour Kathleen Kittredge Jane Gail Angela Konan F F Thomas Joseph Kulis Thomas Lawrence Lavelle Della Marie Leger Deborah A. Lucci Stephen George Lueder Susan Marie Macdonald Richard Charles Marcinczyk John Francis Marini John Peter Mattiace F Gerard McAndrews F Daniel Patrick McAuliffe David Rory McDonald Maryrose McGeehan F F George Patrick McNamara Helen Ann McNamara FF Pamela Jane McNamara James Stanley Milewski Brian Mitchell William Fredirick Moon Deborah L. Moore F Michael James Moran Robert Joseph Moran Richard Wayne Morgan Kathleen Morrison Donald Michael Murdock F Debra Ann Murphy F Teresa Maria Murphy Dianna Penny Marie Nieves F Nancy Ann Nicholas Thomas J. Niichter Jack G. Novia Joseph Paul Nofaro, Jr. Mark Nugent Elizabeth Mary O ' Connell FF James Peter O ' Donnell Brian William O ' Malley Carol Ann O ' Malley Diane Marie O ' Malley Donald Robert O ' Malley Mark Shaun O ' Malley FF High Honor Maureen Margaret O ' Malley Mary A. O ' Malley David Joseph O ' Neil David Michael O ' Toole James Michael O ' Toole Mark Austin O ' Toole Sheila Ann Pasierb Teresa Mary Philbin Leslie Elizabeth Pielocik John Edward Porciello Michael John Powers F Jean Marie Praderio Raymond Quinn Barbara F. Ranieri Kathleen M. Reddy Ruth Ann Richards Brian Joseph Rieth Maureen M. Rieth Patricia L. Rivers Robert James Rottl Robert J. Ryll Brenda Sue Saragian Donna Marie Sadowski David Paul Sanchez John E. Sargent, Jr. Kathryn M. Sargent William M. Seward F Jacqueline M. Seymour Kevin Joseph Shaughnessy Bonnie J. Shepard Ann Marie Sheridan F F David Robert Slauenwhite F Richard John Sontag Karen Spencer Mariorie Ann St. Cyr Richard Walter Steinau David Robert Stockwell Brian W. Taylor Julie Ann Stephanie Tomyl Bonnie Ann Towne FF Geri A. Valenkamph Nellie Vasiliadis Daniel Paul Vetras Robert Paul Wagner Richard H. T. Welton, Jr. Dawna D. West Michael R. Wheeler F F Wayne Lee Wollerman Paul V. Wood Robert Edward Zangarine F Honor CLASS MOTTO Accept me as I am, so I may learn what I can become CLASS COLORS Red, White, and Blue CLASSOFFICERS President - Michael J. Moran Vice-President - Geri A. Valenkamph Secretary - Jean M. Praderio Treasurer - James P. Innamorati CLASS ADVISORS Mr. Joseph T. Garrity Miss Carol Ann Hamilton Mr. Edward J. Thompson Mr. Thomas M. Valerio 166 s that were once e now gone . . . for us has come to . The sands have lowing, but only for of our lives. As we 5 together, each one turn the hour glass arting the sands an different hori- lew journey, a new has already begun, i though we are on now, we will never e fond memories High h as brought SPIRIT OF ’ 76 It’s a time for us. It belongs to our generation. It’s today; it’s yesterday; it’s tomorrow . . . We make the moves. We call the plays. We make it happen and whenever it happens, It happens well. THE TIME FOR US The time for us Has come to pass, But even so We’ll always know That it couldn’t last. And our four years, Though they’ve been great, Must now end. But we’ll remember our good times and friends. The time for us Has come at last, And though it has It’s come too fast. Now as we leave, The memory stays. It lingers on Though we have gone Our separate ways. Fond memories Of Clinton High Will not die. Although we have to leave And say good-bye.