High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1986 volume:

1986 CADUCEUS High School of Commerce 415 State Street Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 787-7220 Volume 61 Table of Contents Seniors Student Life Juniors Academics Freshmen Athletics Advertising A Touch of Class is ... wearing red on Red Day. knowing where you are headed. following all the rules. graduating with your class. dressing for success. caring about others. buying your Commerce CADUCEUS. helping someone achieve a goal. typing your timing with no errors. doing your homework regularly. being a member of the Class of 1986. SS | at Above, Heather Scannell and Karen Harrington show their Junior Spirit by selling flowers on Red Day. At right, Senior § Cindy Guerci gives classmate Mariesca Darby an encouraging r pat. | 7 2 Seniors JUN 7 1989 At left, Seniors Kari Harder, Gina Ferrera and Angel Reyes are all programmed for Class of 1986 spirit as Cathy Young concentrates on her work. Below, Junior Edith Williams calculates the balance in Accounting. Abave, Red Day Commerce spirit means smiles for Seniors Lisa McCormick and Kara Pep- per. Above left, keep your eyes on the copy in Typing. Far left, Senior Dan Przechocki demon- strates his flowering spirit. At left, Seniors John Lizardi and Stephen King are glad they are at the head of the grinder line. Seniors 3 A Touch of Class IS showing the Commerce spirit. working together. cheering on our teams. earning the best grades possible. mastering the computer. being a G. O. student. knowing you are loved. being on time. having your picture in the yearbook. Mr. Basili wearing his red sportcoat. participating in school activities. Above, Senior Angel Maldonado takes a break from his tabulations. At right, Junior Carla Nazario shows a touch of class on Red Day. 4 Seniors At left, Commerce enthusiasts display class as they group on the front steps for a show of spirit. Below, Senior Angel Trinidad checks the weather during lunch. Pp Perse : SE OS WE OR AD me SR oO oe oe oe en © i ad a ee IE See ee en mee tee “Commerce is the Greatest!” according to Senior Carlos Garcia and Junior Edith Planning Red Day Photo coverage are Senior yearbook Williams. staffers Lorena Garcia and Orlando Fuentes. Seniors 5 A Touch of Class iStz an having a smile for everyone. holding the door for that special someone. explaining your Accounting problem. being an individual. sharing. always being there for a friend. loving all your teachers. achieving your dreams. wearing a red carnation. developing a businesslike attitude. being a Commerce student. Above, Tony Hurst tries on his Senior hat for size. At right, cousins Linda and John Johnson model Senior fashions - Class of 1986 Hats and red and white spirit-wear. 6 Seniors 4 = At left, Seniors Daniele Meunier and Cynthia Flowers show their smiles for the CADUCEUS camera. Below, Senior Victor Vargas tackles his computer seriously. ene ee evararaws “A AAA � “4 Above, Senior Emily Arroyo diligently starts her Accounting before class. Above left, taking a break from Red Day spirit are Junior Shannon Connelly and Junior Dawn Hearn. Far left, Sen- ior Lori Ricardi packs up all her homework. At left, Seniors Carla Tash and Aristea Demetriou be- lieve in togetherness. : ethene al y tk abt. emote Srupieegaes ene poner Oa By ‘itt am Seniors 7 Friendship isa favorite part of school for Seniors Heidi Gaudet and Sharon Pratt. 1a 190 see : 233 re a Lapeten Bsr @ 5 7 Chae ay ya ot88 arke ‘ee . enn + ems mentt SL @ ee aren he 5 2 Seniors Ann Marie Brown and Kelly Con- nor concentrate on their typing. | San Above, even Seniors giggle prove Rene Na- deau and Indrani Peyton. Below, Tanya Hobbs shows her best Senior smile. Junior Elizabeth Lugo demonstrates great follow through. Senior Class Adviser Mr. Smist shows his Class of 1986 spirit. 8 Seniors Norma Alicea Brenda Anderson Charlene Anderson Lisa Anderson Wanda Andino Dedria Andrews Michelle Artioli Rudolph Baker Cecil Banks Kenneth Barnett Betel Batista M. Delinda Baymon Stephen Beamon Tiffany Belton Yoki Belvin 10 Seniors Michael Smith shows Senior class with his Red Day attire. Elka Berrios Gary Bogert Norman Bolston Russell Boyd Dona Bradley Derrick Brathwaite Rita Brawner Kimberly Brooks Ann Marie Brown Seniors 11 Gerald Bunn Anthony Bunns Arturo Byrd Ricky Byrd ; Alyssa Caban Belinda Cameron Elizabeth Cardona Nilda Cardona Anna Carnevale Seniors Tim Jackson and Terrell Hill practice their carnation-giving Dawn Carney Nichelle Carrington etiquette. 12 Seniors Yvette Carter Maribel Castillo Eric Chase James Clemons Zelma Click Zorina Click Giezi Colon Marilyn Colon Regina Cole Kelly Connor Christine Connors Derek Cook Michael Coombs Seniors 13 Victor Cortes Maria Costa Milagro Crespo Suzanne Cross Christine Ann Cruz Heidi Currier Louise Daniele Mariesca Darby Stacey Davis Luz DeJesus Mary Dembek Aristea Demetriou Aida L. Diaz David Diaz Kellee Donahue Edward Dudley 14 Seniors Daniel Duford Valerie Duke Atha Eatmon Yvonne Edmonds Dawn Evans Craig Evertsz Gina Ferrera Linda Falcon Luis Feliciano Dwayne Fields Damon Fisher Cynthia Flowers Yvette Ford Seniors 15 Michelle Francis Monique Franklin Vincent Franklin Leslie Frasier Rhonda Frye Orlando Fuentes Michelle Gagne Lorena Garcia Ruben Garcia Concentration is the key to success for Senior Maria Reyes. April Gardner Pamela Gassnola 16 Seniors Heidi Gaudet Bonnie Giompa Jaime Goncalves Grisel Gonzalez Iris Gonzalez Lisa Gosselin April Grange Patricia Grant Eric Griffin Cynthia Guerci Cornell Hair LaRhetta Hall Richard Bryant Hanks Kari Harder Seniors 17 Serena Harris Gilberto Hernandez Roberto Hernandez Stanley Higgins Terrell Hill Sarah House Stephanie Howard Lisa Innarelli Michael Ireland Timango Jackson Alphonzia Jacobs Marla Jarrell nie ¢ Kenneth Jenkins Susan Jerome Barbara Johnson Brenda Johnson 18 Seniors Senior Maria Costa pays careful attention to classmate Elizabeth Wilson’s word processing technique. Swe? Tern 2 A s se John Johnson Linda Johnson Melissa Johnson Seana Johnson Tonya Johnson Extella Jones john Kitchen Lisa Kneeskern Dianna Lake Betty Anne Lamory Seniors 19 Lisa Larose Lisa Lawrence Traci Lewis i Geraldine Liquori Nereida Lisboa John Lizardi Felicia Mack Brenda Maillet Angel Maldonado Kenneth Marrow Carol Martin 20 Seniors Glenda Martin Brenda Martinez Jose Martinez Sam Maylor Darcey Maynard Lisa McCormick Patricia McKenzie Angela McMillian Maria Merced Danielle Muenier Debra Meyer Lynne Anne Michela Wayne Miller Connie Miloz Seniors 21 Diosdado Molina Karen Mondon Arnold Moore Cindy Moquin Clarissa Morales Patrick Morrison % i wey Enid Munoz Cindy Murphy Michelle Nadeau Rafael Nazario Renee Nedeau David Nieves 22 Seniors Office Aide Nichelle Carrington shows her Senior spirit as she issues late passes. Michelle Paquin Danielle Pastreck Demoris Payne Pamela Peters Indrani Peyton Susan Picard Robert Pickett Seniors 23 Michelle Plumadore Rose Potar Sharon Pratt Daniel Przechocki Annette Quinones Elsie Quinones Casiano Ramos Marcia Rawlins Bernard Remy Angel Reyes Yolanda Bass practices her transcription techniques in her Office Prac- tice class. Joel E. Reyes Maria Reyes 24 Seniors Lori Ricardi Pedro Rios Antonia Robles Luis Robles Joana Rodriguez Luis Rodriguez Rosa Rodriguez William Rodriguez Dawn Russell tia Kaideau Gina Santaniello Belda Santiago Kellie Schmidt Marivette Santana Seniors 25 Matthew Schott Jacqueline Scott Kimberly Seabrooks Venecia Seabrooks Wanda Segarra Michael Shink Eric Smith Michelle Smith ; Gayle Sotiropoulos Andre Sparks Katrina Spradley MacArthur Starks Angela Streeter 26 Seniors Anthony Stutts Freda Swan we Christina Thomas Blossom Thompson Lisa Thompson Ramona Thompson Paula Thresher Ariel Toledo Maria Torres Phillip Townsend Anna Trezza Angel Trinidad Seniors 27 Deidra Troy Rafael Vega Debra Veratti Nichelle Walters a E 5 5 yi sew Til Anitra Watson Gladis Webb William Warrick shows off a bevy of Commerce beauties. Kevin Whetstone Charlene White 28 Seniors Dawn White Lisa White Steven Williams Elizabeth Wilson Michael Wilson Martha Wimbish Christy Woods Ann Wunch Catherine Young Jorge Zapata Seniors have perfected the lunchroom squeeze. Seniors 29 sant ears INTER ep bo ah Senior Elsie Quinones gets an assist from Mrs. Barber. Seniors Not Photographed Richard Allan Kim Mary Alvaro Alfred Antoine ees Baldyga John Barnard Robert Barnes Stanley Boateng Pamela Brown Luis Bryant Brad Burnett Debra Calabrese Kevin Chisholm Guillermo Colon Dean Cote Gwendolyn Crawford Lisa Czupryna Ricky Dixon Susan Eggleston Rosa Estrada Edwin Feliciano Sharon Goines Elyzaida Gonzalez 30 Seniors Kelvin Grant Douglas Greer Lisa Hanks Beth Heywood Tanya Hobbs Tracy Hunter Anthony Hurst Elise Jones Joyce Jones Sherry Kinsey David Lewis Noemy Lopez Bernard MacArthur Francisco Martinez Samuel Maylor Kenneth Meminger Michele Mire Tyrone Mitchell lan Newman Joanne Parson Tracy Patterson Katy Payero Alonzo Pleasant Sonia Quinones Jose Rivera Annette Rodriguez Iris Rosado Diego Ruiz Judith Santana Julio Santana Jose Serrazina Pamela Smith Steffon Stevenson Patricia Tart Hector Toledo James Trahan Carlos Vargas Victor Vargas Joseph Ward Leslie Waring George Williams Rene Zavala The Commerce Rockettes - Seniors Andre Sparks, Gina Ferrera and Kari Harder - show their style. Antonia Robles works on her Senior Art project. Senior Debbie Meyer concentrates on drawing her poster. Milk builds strong minds and bodies ac- Lunchtime can be an opportunity for last cording to Junior Kenneth Barnett. minute study according to Senior Lisa Larose. “Did | just rewind the new roll of film?,” wonders Senior Angel Reyes. Above, Seniors Glenda Martin, Carol Martin and Antoinette McGraw are close friends. At right, Senior Darcy Maynard checks her copy for accuracy. Seniors 31 Principal Mr. Basili teams up with Seniors Christy Woods and Freda Swan for a show of Red Day spirit. Seniors Lisa McCormick and Lorena Garcia share laughter and some grapes before class. Taking time from her homework to smile —— for the camera is Senior Kim Seabrooks. ie Ws Harri yy undedududacuann When Senior LaRhetta Hall stacks trays, she takes her work seriously. “1 like milk!” says a surprised Senior Jackie Otey. Senior Aida Diaz always gets her homework done. 32 Seniors Junior Prom Features Dinner Dance The Class of 1986 showed a touch of class by presenting their Junior Prom as a largely attended dinner dance at Valle’s Steak House in West Springfield on Saturday, June 1,1985. Over 150 elegantly dressed couples enjoyed the excitement of the glamorous event and danced to the music provided by D. J. Bootsey Bass. A highlight of the evening was the surprise visit of the Honor- able Richard Neal, Mayor of the City of Springfield, who con- gratulated the Class of 1986 on their successful Junior Prom. Mr. Basili next announced the PROM QUEEN and THE COURT. Each of these five young ladies was selected by secret ballot of her classmates. As tension mounted, Cindy Moquin, Nereida Lisboa, Toni Junes and Annette Quinones were introduced as the mem- bers of THE COURT. Elsie Quinones was then announced as the PROM QUEEN amidst applause by her classmates. The QUEEN and THE COURT and their escorts then led the first dance of the evening. Each couple had the opportunity to be photographed in their formal attire and preserve the memory of the touch of class which was displayed. Many faculty members honored the Class of 1986 by attending their Prom. Special thanks are due the Class Advisors, Mr. Smist, Mrs. Blodgett and Mr. Smith for their help and guidance in mak- ing this event such an exciting and glamorous evening. | The 1985 Junior Prom Queen and Court were eager to display their _ Prom finery. Dancing the night away was a favorite Junior Prom activity. Seniors 33 Senior Prom Sparkles With Class The theme for the CADUCEUS, the yearbook of the class of 1986, is ‘“A Touch of Class.”” The members of the Class of 1986 demonstrated that they have more than just a touch when they attended the event of the year, their Senior Prom, on May 14, 1986. The 150 couples who attended the Senior Prom, held in the Tivoli Room of Chez Josef in Agawam, looked like royalty in their dashing tuxedoes and flowing gowns. Before an enjoyable evening of socializing and dancing, the Senior Class sat down to a delightful dinner of either beef or poultry. After an elegant dinner in a beautiful setting came the high- light of the evening. Mr. Basili announced and crowned the PROM QUEEN and THE COURT. Elected by her class as QUEEN for the Senior Prom was Nereida Lisboa. THE COURT consisted of runners up Heidi Gaudet, Grisel Gonzalez, Linda Johnson and Freda Swan. After a hearty round of applause, the SENIOR PROM QUEEN and THE SENIOR COURT started the dancing with their escorts. The music for the evening was provided by aD.J. Photographers were also on hand to snap pictures so each member of the class could have a happy and lasting remembrance of a gala and special evening. While it was clearly a special night for Seniors, many members of the faculty and staff were also on hand. Prominent were a certain four without whose help the Class of 1986 could not have had such a successful SENIOR PROM and Senior year. Mrs. Blodgett, Mr. Smist, Mr. Serafino and Mr. Smith, thank you for making our SENIOR PROM and Senior Year ones we will never forget. You all definitely have helped us display a TOUCH OF 7 CLASS! Grisel Gonzalez lel ge OOO” Ay Ret The 1986 Prom Queen and Court Prom Queen Nereida Lisboa | - seamen Freda Swan Linda Johnson Seniors 35 Votes Were Cast, Ballots Counted Class Executives Extella Jones, Terrell Hill Best Dressed Rosa Estrada Dwayne Fields Class Vocalists Atha Eatmon, Juan Martinez Most Class Spirit Michelle Artioli Angel Reyes Best Looking, Best Smile Nereida Lisboa, James Clemons 36 Seniors ) Stes Favorite Teachers Mrs. Gumlaw, Mr. Varzeas Class Chatterboxes Indrani Peyton Angel Reyes Miss Mr. Personality | Marilyn Felix, Craig Evertsz Most Sophisticated Regina Cole MacArthur Starks Class Flirts Dedria Andrews, Steffon Stevenson Seniors 37 Seniors Chosen For Class Ballot Teachers’ Pets Lisa Larose, Steffon Stevenson Class Couple Maureen Washington John Brown Most Studious Extella Jones, Timango Jackson Class Athletes Cindy Murphy oe ; a f William Shepard We 2, CT VS esi Did Most for Class Michelle Artioli, Angel Reyes 38 Seniors Most Likely to Succeed Michelle Artioli, Craig Evertsz pone , es Peanut Butter and Jelly James Clemons John Brown Class Artists Michelle Paquin, Ruben Garcia Peanut Butter and Jelly Carla Tash Kelly Donahue Most Popular Freda Swan, Steffon Stevenson Class Clowns r Zelma Click Seniors 39 Demoris Payne Commerce: A Continuing History of Success Looking Back CLASS HISTORY As we entered the beautiful High School of Commerce to adjust to a new high school environment, we were all full of hope and anticipation, but were a little apprehensive. The traditional WELCOME FRESHMEN sign was hung above the doors to greet us. Our first goals for the year became to master the building and to try to make the most of our first year of high school academically and socially. We started out with a total of 571 students. Mrs. Blodgett, Mr. Serafino, Mr. Smith and Mr. Smist were appointed as our class advisors. Thanks to their guidance, we were able to accomplish many activities as a class. The first project that we had as a class was the election of class officers. The following people were elected to office: LaRhetta Hall as President, Kenneth Barnett as Vice-President, Ronda Wynn as Secretary, and Anna- Maria Carnevale, Maurice Triplett, Danielle Meunier, Stacy Kirk, Brenda Maillet and Michelle Artioli as Student Council members. We soon had a few fundraisers. We sold buttons that said, “I love the Commerce Class of 86”; we sold also pencils, class T-shirts, and had a car wash. During our Freshman year, final exams were incorporated into the Commerce curricu- lum. Our last few weeks of school were spent preparing for the exams. It seemed that in no time at all our Freshman year was over. We became the new Juniors of the school! As we entered through the door to start our new school year, we felt confident and ready to take on any challenges. Our activities for the year included a carnation sale, two candy sales, and sales of sweatshirts, book bags, and class T-shirts. Toward the end of the year. we ordered our Senior hats! We started off the year with 427 students. The elected class officers were LaRhetta Hall-President, Angel Reyes-Vice-President, Deidra Troy-Secre- tary, and Michelle Artioli, Aida L. Diaz, Brenda Maillet, Danielle Meunier, Linda Morris and Anna Trezza as Student Council members. During our Junior year, mid-terms became a part of the year’s curricu- lum. Due to the new grading policy, which required students to obtain a “C’’ average or above to participate in extra-curricular activities, many students were eliminated from sports and activities. Mr. Phillips became the permanent Assistant Principal, replacing the beloved Mr. John Troy. For the first time in the history of Commerce, the Junior class held a dinner dance Prom. No other class had ever been able to accomplish that. The Prom was held at Valle’s Steak House. The guest of honor was none other than our Honorable Mayor Richard E. Neal. The night was a success and everyone had a wonderful time. Elsie Quinones was Prom Queen and Toni Jones, Nereida Lisboa, Annette Quinones, and Cindy Moquin were the members of her Court. It seemed that in the wink of an eye, our Junior year came to an end. On September 5, 1985, we walked through the doors of Commerce as proud SENIORS! Our Senior year was so full of activities because we had so much to do in so little time. The class officers elected for the year were: Michelle Articli-President, Freda Swan-Vice-President and Aida Luz Diaz- Secretary. Angel Reyes, Elka Berrios, Anna Trezza, Christy Woods, Deidra Troy ab Monique Franklin were elected as Senior members of the Student Council. The fundraisers we had for the year included a candy sale, a sweat shirt sale, a button sale, a bumper sticker sale, and a pocket calendar sale. We also co-sponsored a school dance with the Junior class at USA Skating Rink. It was the first Commerce dance in over a decade and was well attended. During our Senior year a new computer room, which the students con- sider very beneficial, was installed. The School Store was redecorated and its new look and the dynamic merchandise that it had available for sale, made it a great success among the students. A big disappointment for us this year was the loss of our Senior privilege of leaving school after Period 6. We paid our class dues and ordered our caps and gowns. Our Senior year was nearing an end. On May 7th, all the class of 1986 gathered at the Greek Cultural Center, where our wonderful banquet was held. A week later, on the 14th, we gathered at Chez Josef to enjoy an elegant and memorable Senior Prom. The Prom was one of the best ones ever! We ate a delicious dinner and the dancing was started with the presentation of the Queen and her Court. The Queen was Nereida Lisboa and the Court consisted of Grisel Gonzalez, Heidi Gaudet, Linda Johnson and Freda Swan. On May 23, after a long hard week of final exams, our 1986 Class Day Ceremony was held. Students were commended, congratulated and award- ed prizes for their hard, dedicated work. Graduation was held at the Civic Center on the evening of June 3, 1986. It was a joyous occasion! We finally re- ceived the diplomas we all had worked for long and dili- gently. It was a wonderful graduation, memories of which we will cherish for the rest of our lives. There is no doubt in our minds that the CLASS OF 1986 has a TOUCH OF CLASS! 40 Seniors Looking Forward It is the year 2006 and the members of the Class of 1986 of the High School of Commerce are assembling for their twentieth Reunion. It is being held on the first space station which was specially designed by Bernie MacArthur for the sole purpose of this 1986 Class Reunion. This highly technological system is managed by Pat Morrison and Tony Hurst, qualified space and hospitality engineers. The first guests to arrive are Sharon Pratt and Heidi Gaudet, who now own and sell their new line of cosmetics and hairsprays called “Morning Dew.” Arriving in their newest fashions are Ronda Wynn and Jill Liquori. Entering with them, to help promote their new line of designer clothes are models Nereida Lisboa, Grisel Gonzalez, Linda Johnson and Marla Jarrell. Showing up in the newest fashions for men, designed by Mac- Arthur Starks, are James Clemons, Dwayne Fields and Steffon Stevenson. Making a grand entrance are actress Dawn Russell with her manager Aristea Demetriou and new millionaires Orlando Fuentes and William Rodriguez. Arriving next is Craig Everetz, the present principal of the High School of Commerce, along with Vice-Principals, Dedria Andrews and Kenneth Barnett. The next group to arrive include Rachael Bogacz, Nilda Cardona, Dawn Evans, Clarissa Morales, and Luz DeJesus, who amuse us with stories of their lives after high school. Corporate heads Terrell Hill, Extella Jones, Glberto Hernandez, Matt Schott, and Roberto Hernandez arrive next. The Reunion commences with our former class president, Michelle Artioli, who is now owner and president of Aritoli Inc., making a speech about the accomplishments of her 1986 classmates. She begins by con- gratulating Tim Jackson and Geizi Colon for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for their outstanding contributions to space technology. She then informs us of the miraculous achievements in physics made by Doug Greer, David Lewis, and Maurice Triplett. She continues by telling us about Debbi Meyer’s success as editor of the United Press International and also of the success of her associates Seana Johnson and Betty-Anne Lamory. She then concludes by telling us of the prestigious position held by William Shepard as the owner of the Boston Celtics. She informs us that Mr. Smist, our former Class Advisor, has been appointed as the team coach. The star players Gary Perry, Gary Bestman, Sam Maylor, John Johnson and Chucky Jacobs make the Celtics a winning team for the fifth consecutive year. Michele announces that we must add to the list of successful gradu- ates Luis Feliciano, Andre Sparks, John Barnard and Mike Shink, who now own and manage a successful night club called “Playboys!” She says that the accounting firm of Kari Harder and Linda Morris Inc. are responsible for all the arrangements that made this reunion possible. After contacting Brenda Maillet, who piloted the shuttle to the space station, they then called upon Aida Diaz and Deidra Troy to cater the buffet for the evening. The hall was made festive by the artistic designs of Ruben Garcia and Michelle Paquin. The entertainment for the evening is provided by Atha Eatman and Juan Martinez, who sing their new 1 hit song, accompanied by the members of the Group 86: John Lizardi, Monique Glover, Valerie Owens, and Stephanie Howard. John Kitchen and his band, with lead singer Rose Potar, who earlier in the year won a Grammy, also per- formed for us. Arriving fashionably late, with two gorgeous girls on each arm, is the | ‘“‘Man of the Year,” Angel Reyes with his personal photographer, Cindy Guerci. The Reunion came to an end, but we will always have fond memories of this night thanks to Lorena Garcia and Lisa Larose, who video-taped this historical event. As we sadly leave the Reunion Party, all members of The Class of 1986 are unanimous that the High School of Commerce made it all possible and added A Touch of Class to our lives! We, The Class of 1986, Do Hereby Bequeath ... . The Class of 86 leaves best wishes to the Class of 87. . The Seniors of 1986 leave with a touch of class. . The 1986 Yearbook Staff leaves Advisor Miss Murphy best wishes for next year’s CADUCEUS. . The Class of 1986 leaves Mr. Basili with sincere wishes for continued success at the High School of Commerce. . The Class of 86 leaves in a continuing search for success. . Aida Luz Diaz leave the High School of Commerce with wonderful memories of her friends and teachers. . The Class of 86 leaves sincere thanks to their advisor, Mr. Smist. . Reen and Yvette leave saying, ‘‘We finally made it.” . Michelle Walters leaves Belinda Talbert best wishes for next year. . The Class of 86 leaves Miss Kalloch with a room full of frogs. . The Class of 86 leaves Mr. Basili saying “You again.” . The Class of 86 leaves Mr. Phillips saying ‘‘What is it this time?’ . Kenneth Barnett leaves the lunch room without his usual two lunches and four milks. . Selestine Cole leaves Commerce still friendly with Angie. . Brenda, Tony, and Ruben leave Liz Shelly alone in Second Lunch. . Monique Glover leaves saying, “Bye, Babes!’’ . Anna Trezza leaves Mr. Fiori all her excuses for being in the halls without a pass. . Class of 86 leaves Iris saying, “Chill out!’’ . Angela Cline leaves Comerce still hangin’ tight with Sel. . Mia Pasquariello finally leaves Commerce. . Katrina Spradley leaves being chased by Derek Cook. . Filicia Mack leaves Buffy saying, ‘You're sick . Rosa Estrada leaves having nothing to say. . Angel Trinidad leaves Steffon Stevenson some good advice. . Class of 86 leaves Mr. Smist still saying, ““There’s always next year!” . LaRhetta and Dona leave Miss DiSanti saying, ‘Shorts are not proper 7 business attire!” . Belda, Dona, and Indrani leave Mr. Black, Mr. Masi, and Mr. McWhastill saying, ““‘What’s a computer ?”’ . Nilda leaves Miss Felix saying, ‘Hola, que tal?” . Carla Tash, Kellee Donahue and Aristea Demetriou leave luck to all undergraduates. . Class of 86 leaves Marc Boyd and Robert Johnson studying. . Elizabeth Cardona leaves Commerce knowing she got the best of it! . Kelly leaves Lisa and Nora one more year to go. . Derek Cook leaves Commerce more men students. . Clarissa and Dona leave George hoping to find the woman of his dreams! . Chris Bateman leaves best wishes to all. . The Class of 86 leaves Mike Smith a stack of barbershop coupons. . Valerie Owens leaves Ms. Wcislo’s Concert Choir reluctantly and wishes good luck to the Class of 1987 Concert Choir. . The Class of 86 leaves Mr. Basili and Miss DiSanti each a Sony Walkman so they won't take ours. . Brenda Johnson leaves Commerce still four feet eleven inches tall. . Angela Streeter leaves Commerce even shorter than Brenda Johnson. . The Seniors leave the Juniors in charge. . Yvette Carter leaves the Class of 86 wishing good luck to everyone. . The G. O. homeroom leaves hoping that Mr. Tenczar gets new ma- chines. . Class of 86 leaves Mr. Masi supervising the Computer Room and talking on the phone to secure additional modern equipment. . Sharon Pratt leaves, having always been on the Honor Roll. . Monique leaves her sister Stephanie the best of luck in classes to come. . Kellee Donahue and Carla Tash leave as friends forever. . Reen Washington and Bruce Brown leave together. 49. 50. Dill bye 53: 54. 5D: 56. BYE 58. 5g} 60. 61. 2s 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. Tee Te 74, UB 76. Vile 78. 9): 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. The girls of the Class of 86 leave still saying ‘Stop, Demoris.”’ The 4th period Physics Class leaves Mr. Mylonakis all their tests. Rita, Yoki, and Wandi leave Commerce saying, “‘I'll see you soon.” The Class of 86 leaves Commerce more computers. The Steno Class of 86 leaves Mrs. Barber saying, “You can get 120 words per minute and still get a perfect mailable.” LaRhetta Hall leaves saying, ‘‘Vote Hall for President!” The Class of 86 leaves thanks and appreciation to Mr. Serafino for his help and guidance. The Class of 86 sincerely thanks Mrs. Blodgett for her help. The Class of 86 leaves thanks to our Custodial Staff for keeping the High School of Commerce immaculate and classy looking. Dawn Russell leaves Miss DiSanti all her proper business attire. Tiffany leaves Christy, Redd, and Freda wearing out their dimes at the pay phone! Patty Novak leaves the secretaries with the 2nd floor attendance to distribute. Extella Jones leaves the Class of 87 a year’s supply of Doritos and the Class of 88 the crumbs. The Class of 86 Algebra 1 class leaves Mr. Whitney working on his overhead projector. Christy, Shell, Freda, Yvette, and Reen leave Commerce smiling, happy and much wiser. Bonnie and Lisa leave telling Miss Felix, ‘‘We are here, don’t mark us absent.” Clarence and Sharon leave together. Zorina Click leaves Ms. Wcislo some cough drops. The Class of 86 leaves the Class of 88 behind! Dona, Ann Marie, Melissa, and Traci leave Commerce together. Craig Evertsz leaves Alicia Cayode with sweet memories from the year past and a hope for the future. The brothers of lota Phi Raiders leave the Class of 87 and the Class of 88 to “carry on.” Debbi Meyer leaves her sister, Donna to try to follow in her footsteps. The Executive staff leaves thanking Mrs. Haley for all of her help and support over the past 2 years. Lisa Gosselin leave Cathy and Tracy with one year to go. Demoris Payne leaves Charles Roberts wishing he was graduating too. Belinda Cameron leaves the High School of Commerce with a better view of her future. Christy Woods leaves good luck to Dionne Allen. The Varsity Basketball Team of the High School of Commerce leaves many thanks and best wishes to their coach, Mr. Wroblewski. The Seniors leave thanks to Miss Pratt and Mr. Gagnon for their help in the valuable Bay State Graduates Program. The Class of 86 leaves gratitude to the Office Secretarial Staff for their help wih many details. The CADUCEUS Staff leaves Miss Murphy thanks and appreciation for her devoted help and guidance in producing the best yearbook ever for the Class of 1986. Sharon and Heidi leave all their friends good luck in the future. Debbi leaves Mrs. Bogan thanks and a Nurse’s Aide who will be in the Nursing Office regularly. The National Honor Society leaves Miss McCarthy lots of thanks for her hard work along with lots of love. The Class of 86 leaves thanks to the excellent faculty for all their help and devotion. The Class of 86 leaves appreciation to Miss DiSanti and Mr. Phillips for their assistance and many kindnesses. The Class of 1986 leaves our thanks and gratitude to our principal, Mr. Basili, for leading Commerce with effectiveness and a touch of class. Seniors 41 42 Participation Enriches Commerce Years ALICEA, NORMA I. P.O. Box 4513 Bus. Office Aide 3; G.O. homeroom 3; NHS 1,2,3; Ambi- tion: Computer Programmer ALVARO, KIM, 168 Prospect St. Bus. Ambi- tion: Legal Secretary ANDERSON, CHARLENE, 402 Page Blvd. Bus. NHS 3; Jobs for Baystate Grads 3; girls’ soccer 3; American History Award 2; Ambition: Of- fice Worker ANDINO, WANDA I., 99 Jefferson Ave. Bus. Office Aide 3; G.O. agent 2; Jobs for Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Nurse ANDREWS, DEDRIA, 60 Aspen Rd. C.P. Nurse’s Aide 1; executive staff 2,3; Jobs for Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To Help Others ARROYO, EMILY, 20 Carlisle St. C.P. Guid- ance Aide 1; G. O. Agent 3; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Ambition: Law Enforcement ARTIOLI, MICHELLE, 88 Olmsted Dr. Bus. Student Patrol 2,3; G.O. Agent 1,2,3; Home- room Rep. 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3; N.H.S. 2,3; Prom Com. 3; Class Day Com. 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2,3; Show Choir 3; Softball 2; Girls’ Soccer 2,3; Girls’ Basketball 1,2,3; Outdoors men Club 2,3; DAR Good Citizenship Award; YFW Brotherhood Award. BANKS, CECIL, 80 Dawes St. Bus. Boys’ Soccer 2; Computer Club 3; Ambition; Computer Programmer BARNARD, JOHN, 46 Franconia St. Bus. Am- bition: Management BARNETT, KENNETH 32 Burr St. C.P. Guid- ance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1,2; C.O. Homeroom 3; H.R. Rep 1; Executive Board 1; Advanced Chorus 2; Madrigal Choir 3; Gospel Choir 3; Football 1,2; Challenge Program 2,3; Vice- President 1; King of Hearts 3; Student Leader Award 1; Ambition: C.P.A. BATEMAN, CHRIS A., 111 Dawes St. Bus. BATISTA, BETEL, 414 Franklin St. Bus. Bilin- gual Club 1; Spanish Club 1; Afro Am. Club 1; Jobs for Baystate Grades 3; Ambition: Report- er BELTON, TIFFANY C., 96 Sonia St. C.P. Ambi- tion: Probation Officer BELVIN, YOKI M., 17 Searle Place Bus. Spanish Club 2,3; Caduceus Bus. Staff 3; Jobs for Bays- tate Grads 3; Ambition: Accountant Exchanging vows is serious business for Sen- iors Wanda Segarra and Angel Trinidad shown here participating in a Mock Wedding for their Family Relations class. Senior Gary Perry concentrates on filling out his blood donor card accurately. BENITEZ, SILVIA, 231 Pine St. Bus. G.O. Agent 1; Baystate Grads 3. Ambition: Police Officer BERRIOS, ELKA, 63 Oak St. C.P. Bilingual Club 1; Guidance Aide 1; Student Council 12; Span- ish Club 2,3; PreEmployment Skills Program 3. Ambition: Nurse BESTMAN, GARY, 69 Narragansett St. Bus. Homeroom Rep. 1; Basketball 1,2,3. Ambition: Own a Business BOGACZ, RACHEL, 57 Old Lane Road C.P. Bloodmobile 3; Office Aide 2; G.O. Agent 2; G.O. Homeroom 3. Ambition: Zoologist BOGERT, GARY, 69 Pemaquid St. Bus. Bays- tate Grads 3. Ambition: Army BRADLEY, DONA, 129 Orleans St. Bus. Office Aide 3; G.O. Agent 3; Baystate Grads 3; Track 1. Ambition: Legal Secretary BRATHWAITE, DERRICK, 578 State St. Bus. Baystate Grads 3. Ambition: Doctor BRAWNER, RITA 49 Andrew St. Bus. Library Aide 2. Ambition: Bookkeeper. BROWN, ANN MARIE, 193 Bristol St. Bus. Of- fice Aide 2,3. Baystate Grads 3. Madrigal Choir 3. Ambition: Bus. Adm. BROWN, JOHN, 151 Prouty, St. Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Football 1,2. BROWN, STEPHANIE, 95 Cambridge St. Bus. Ambition: Actress BUNN, GERALD, 69 Massachusetts Avenue Bus. BUNNS, ANTHONY, 5 Westfield Cir. Bus. Am- bition: Go for the Gusto BURNETT, BRAD, 29 Pine St. Bus. Basketball 1,2. Ambition: Success CABAN, ALYSSA, 127 Clyde St. Bus. Home- room Rep 2,3; Guidance Aide 2; Spanish Club 3; Baystate Grads 3; Junior Leadership Institute 2; Mass. Mutual Intern 3. Ambition: Jehovah Witness CALABRESES, DEBRA, 12 Bosworth St. Bus. Track 2. Ambition: Management CAMERON, BELINDA, 91 Marlborough St. C.P. Spanish, Club 2 Ambition: College CARDONA, NILDA, 167 College St. C.P. Homeroom Rep. 1,2; Spanish Club 2,3; Nat: Hon. Soc. 2,3; Girls’ Basketball 1. CARNEVALE, ANNAMARIA, 135 Oakland St., Bus. Office Aide 1; G.O. Hm. Rm. 3; St. Coun- cil 1; Baystate Grads 3; Girls’ Basketball 2. Am- bition: Success CARNEY, DAWN, 44 Tyrone St. Bus. Blood- mobile 3; G.O. Agent 3; Current Events Club 3; Ambition: Manage own business CARRINGTON, NICHELLE, 215 Rosemary Dr. Bus. Bloodmobile 2,3; Office Aide 3; Guid- ance Aide 1,2,3; G.O. Agent 2; Prom Com 3; Baystate Grads 3; Madrigal Choir 2; Gospel Choir 2; Concert Choir 3. Ambition: Navy CASTILLO, MARIBEL 53 Hebron St. Bus. Spanish Club 3; Adv. Chorus 3; Ambition: Ve- ternarian CHISHOLM, KEVIN, 253 Sunrise Ter Bus. Ex- ecutive Staff 2,3; Ambition: To live at ocean. CLAUDIO, AIDA, 16 Cumberland St. Bus. Ambition: Secretary CLEMONS, JAMES T. 1456 Bay St. Grad. Usher 2; Baseball 1; Football 1,2, CLICK, ZELMA, 191 Westford Ave., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Office Aide 3; Afro Am. Club 3; Baystate Grads 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Ad- vanced Chorus 2; Madrigal Choir 3; Basketball 3 CLICK, ZORINA, 191 Westford Ave., Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Madrigal Choir 1,3. CLINE, ANGELIA, 55 Dresden St., Bus. Guid- lance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 3; Class Day Com- mittee 3; Ambition: Secretary COLE, REGINA, 202 College St., Bus. Library Aide 3; Afro Am. Club 3; Baystate Grads 3. COLE, SELESTINE, 195 H Hicklory St., Bus. Of- fice Aide 3; Student Patrol 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Registered Nurse COTE, DEAN, 70 Washington St., Bus. Bays- tate Grads 3. COLON, GUILLERMO, 25 Allendale St., C.P. Bloodmobile 2,3; G.O. Homeroom 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Ambition: Accountant COLON, MARYLYN, 71 Stafford St., Bus. Baystate Grads 3. CONNOR, KELLY, 183 Moss Rd. Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To have a good paying job COOK, DEREK, 23 Willard Ave. Bus. G.O. Agent 1; Afro Am. Club 3; Ambition: Law En- forcement CRAWFORD, GWENDOLYN, 70 Massachu- Speed and accuracy are Senior Linda Morris’ priority. Senior Kevin Chisolm catches some tunes during word processing class. setts Ave., Bus. Ambition: Lawyer CRESPO, MILAGRO, 66 Knox St., Bus. Home Ec. Club 3; Ambition: Social Worker CROSS, SUZANNE, 80 Arcadia Blvd. Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To Succeed CURRIER HEIDI, 63 Beaumont St., Bus. Library Aide 3; National Honor Soc. 2; Track 1; Ambi- tion: Administration DANIELE, LOUISE, 30 Daytona St., Bus. Blood- mobile 3; Baystate Grads 3; Cheerleader 3; Ambition: Social Worker and Nurse DARBY, MARIESCA, 39 Kenyon St., Bus. Freshman Chorus 1; Gospel Choir 1,2,3; Track 1; Concert Choir 2,3; Ambition: To become a doctor DAVIS, STACEY, 64 Lakevilla Ave., Bus. Office Aide 2,3; Guidance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1,2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Social Worker DeJESUS LUZ, 30 Dover St., Bus. Office Aide 1; Spanish CLub 2; Current Events Club 2; Am- bition: To succeed in life DEMBEK, MARY, 34 Castle St., Bus. Home Ec Club 3; Soccer 1 Ambition: College DEMETRIOU, ARISTEA, 791 Belmont Ave., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; CADUCEUS Business Staff 3; School Store 3; Ambition: Sex Thera- pist DIAZ, AIDA, 30 Brookline Ave., C.P. Student Council 2,3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Leadership Program 2; Student Council Pres. 3; Ambition: Accountant DIXON, RICKY, 105 Washington St., Bus. Am- bition: Star DUFORD, DANIEL, 416 Canon Circle, Bus. Ambition: Accountant DUKE, VALERIE, 48 Leatherleaf Circle, Bus. Library Aide 1; G.O. Agent 1,2,3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Home Ec. Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Graduation Usher 3; Cheer Leader 3; Candy Seller 1,2,3; Ambition: Fashion Model DURKEE, PEGGY, 58 Forest Park Ave. Bus. _ Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Social Worker EDMONDS, YVONNE, 139 Maynard St., Bus. Ambition: Computer Technician ESTRADA, ROSA, 37 Lexington St., Bus. Soft- ball 3; Ambition: Hotel Management EVANS, DAWN, 39 Girard Ave., C.P. Baystate Grads 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Ambition: Lawyer EVERTSZ, CRAIG, Bus. National Honor Soc. 2,3; Ambition: Business Career FALCON, LINDA, 64 Church St., Bus. Cafete- ria Aide 2,3; Guidance Aide 1; G.O. Agent 2,; Spanish Club 3; Executive Staff 2,3; Ambition: L.P.N. then R.N. FELICIANO, EDWIN, 66 Newland St., Bus. FELICIANO, LUIS, 96 N. Extension, Feeding Hills, Bus. Current Events Club 3; Ambition: Airlines College FELIX, MARILYN, 30 Brookline Ave., Bus. Guidance Aide 1; G.O. Agent 2; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Ambition: To succeed in career of hu- man relations FERRERA, GINA, 26 Beaumont Ter., Bus. Gym Leader 1; Softball 1,2,3; Basketball 2,3. FIELDS, DWAYNE, 60 Brandon Ave., Bus. Prom Committee 3; Football 2; Ambition: Lawyer FISHER, DAMON SCOTT, Bus. Spanish Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 1,3; Foot- ball 2; Ambition: Accountant FLOWERS, CYNTHIA, 102A Hickory St., Bus. Ambition: Secretary FORD, YVETTE, 49 Mass. Ave., Bus. Home- room Rep. 3; Home Ec. Club 2; Ambition: To succeed and lead a happy life FRANCIS, MICHELLE, 61 Dearbook St., C.P. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 1; G.O. Home- Pausing for a smile among friends are Seniors Michelle Carrington and Kenneth Barnett with Miss Pellerin. room 3; CADUCEUS Business Staff; Cheer- leader 2; Ambition: Accountant FRANKLIN, MONIQUE, 198 College St., Bus. G.O. Agent 2,3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Student Council 3; Baystate Grads 3; Basketball 2; Am- bition: To become a successful person FRANKLIN, VINCENT, 188 Lamont St., Bus, Ambition: Accountant FRYAR, ARETHA, 65 Maynard St., Bus. Ambi- tion: Secretary FRYE, RHONDA, 215F Hickory St., Bus. Drama Club 3; Ambition: Service FUENTES, ORLANDO, 63 Pine St., Bus. Library Aide 2; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Baseball 1; Soccer 2; Ambition: To become one of the best GAGNE, MICHELLE, 252 Wilbraham Rd., Bus. Guidance Aide; Ambition: To succeed in life GARCIA, ELIZABETH, 44 Brooklyn St., Bus. Bilingual Club 3; GARCIA, LORENA I., 1235 Carew St., C.P. Homeroom Rep. 1; Computer Club 1,2; Class Day Committee 3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 3; Computer Competition 2,3; Ambition: Computer oriented C.P.A. GARCIA, RUBEN, Bus. G.O. Homeroom 3; Baystate Grads 3, Art Club 1,2; Ambition: To do everything in life once and the fun things twice GARDNER, APRIL, 114 Mooreland St., Bus. G.O. Agent 2; Softball 1; Soccer 1,2; Basketball 3; Ambition: To succeed in Word Processing GASSNOLA, PAMELA, 124 Treetop Ave., Bus. G.O. Agent 1,2; Homeroom Rep 1,2; Com- puter Club 1; Current Events Club 3; Prom Committee 2; Freshman Chorus 1; Ambition: Accountant GAUDET, HEIDI, 76 Orpheum Ave., C.P. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 2; G.D. Home- room 3; National Honor Soc. 2,3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Track 1; Project Lead 2; Am- bition: To be successful GIAMPA, BONNIE 108 Silos St., Bus. Guid- ance Aide 2; G.O. Agent 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To open my own Boutique GLOVER, MONIQUE, 55 Eddywood St., C.P. Gym Leader 1; G.O. Homeroom 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Choir 2,3; Ambition: Teacher GOINES, SHARON, 133 Mass. Ave., Bus. Guidance Aide 1; Ambition: To be successful GONCALVES, JAIME, 196 Norman St., Bus. Soccer 1,2,3; Ambition: Own a business GONZALEZ, GRISEL, 19 Parallel St., Bus. Of- fice Aide 3; Guidance Aide 3; G.O. Home- room 2; Homeroom Rep. 1; Ambition: Travel Agent GRANGE, APRIL, 16 Patridge Dr., Bus. Blood- mobile 3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Student Council 2; Home Ec Club 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambi- tion: To be successful in life GRANT, PATRICIA, 93 Duggan Circle, Bus. Home Ec Club 2; Basketball 2; Ambition: To be successful GREER, DOUGLAS, 22 Marshall St., C.P. Homeroom Rep. 1; Football 1,2; Ambition: Accountant GRIFFIN, ERIC, 74 Dearborn St., Bus. Ambi- tion: Accountant GUERCI, CYNTHIA, 67 Forest Park Ave. Bus. G.O. Agent 2,3; Business Club 3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Project Lead 2; Ambition: Juniors Lucy Rosario and William Hanson demonstrate “clowning” spirit on Red Day, vying to be named King and Queen of the Pep Rally. Senior 43 Steno 2 dictation requires complete attention from Seniors Michelle Artioli, Heidi Gaudet, Luz DeJesus, Monique Glover, Aristea Demetriou and LaRhetta Hall. Pioneer GUERRA, CYNTHIA, 27 Massasoit St., Bus. Spanish Club 3; Ambition: To be the best Ac- countant HAIR, CORNELL, 52 Reed St., Bus. Bloodmo- bile 2; Student Patrol 1; Baystate Grads 3; Baseball 3; Ambition: Businessman HALL, LARHETTA, 683 Union St. C.P. Cafete- ria Aide 2,3; Gym Leader 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Gospel Choir 3; Show Choir 3; Cheer Leader 1,2,3; Concert Choir 3; Student Advisory Council 2,3 Ambition: Hotel Management HANKS, LISA, 26 Edendale St., Bus. Executive Staff 2,3; National Honor Soc. 3; Baystate Grads 3; Softball 3; HARDER, KARI, 59 Bamforth Rd., C.P. G.O. Agent 3; G.O. Homeroom 3 Prom Committee 3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Ambition: To find my major and be successful HARRIS, SERENA, 186 Nursery St., Bus. Span- ish Club 3; Baystate Grads 3; Track 2; Ambi- tion: Executive Secretary HEYWOOD, BETH, 81 Greene St., Bus. G.O. Agent 2; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Travel Agent HERNANDEZ, GILBERTO, 69 Osgood St., Bus. Student Patrol 1; G.O. Homeroom 3; CADU- CEUS Editorial Staff 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Ambi- tion: College HERNANDEZ, ROBERTO, 106 Newland St., C.P. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 2; G.O. Homeroom 3; Homeroom Rep. 1,2; National Honor Soc. 2,3; Class Day Committee 3; Band 1; Baseball 1,3; Ambition: Accountant HILL, TERRELL, 129 Gresham St., C.P. Office Aide 3; Gym Leader 1; G.O. Agent 1,2; 3; G.O. Homeroom 3; Homeroom Rep. 1; Spanish Club 3; Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Ambition: Fi- nancial Analyst HOUSE, SARAH 96 Renee Circle, Bus. Bays- tate Grads 3; Ambition: Nurse HUNTER, TRACY, 72 Druid Hill Red., Bus. G.O. Agent 1,2,3; G.O. Homeroom 2; Home- room Rep. 2 ; Freshman Chorus 1; HURST ANTONY; 25 3 Bayete) C-haGi©: Homeroom 3; Computer Club 2; Ambition: Accountant INNARELLI, LISA, 199 Fernbank Rd., Bus. G.O. Agent 2; Homeroom Rep. 2; Ambition: Col- lege IRELAND, MICHAEL, 12 Stuyvesant St., Bus. Baseball 3; Ambition: Police Officer JACKSON, TIMMY 1388 Bay St., C.P. Blood- 44 Seniors mobile 3; Student Patrol 2,3; National Honor Sac. 2,3; Football 1,2 JACOBS, ALPHONZIA, Bus. Basketball 1,2,3. JARRELL, MARLA, 98 College St., C.P. Gym Leader 1; G.O. Agent 1; Homeroom Rep. 1; Ambition: To be Rich. JENKINS, KENNETH, 33 Marlborough St., Bus. Football 1,2; Ambition: Manager JOHNSON, BARBARA, 138 Harvey, St., Bus. Library Aide 3; Guidance Aide 2; Homeroom Rep. 1,2; Afro Am. Club 1; Ambition: To be a very successful businesswoman JOHNSON, BRENDA, 177 Westford Ave., Bus. Gym Leader 2; Computer Club 3; Ambition: Get Rich JOHNSON, JOHN 76 Lebanon St., C.P. Bas- ketball 1,2,3; Concert Choir 3; Ambition: To succeed in life JOHNOSN, KELLY 124 Moss Rd., Bus. Gym Leader 1; Baystate Grads 3; Soccer 1,2; Ambi- tion: SOcial Worker JOHNSON, LINDA, 177 Westford Ave., Bus. Computer Club 2; Cheerleader 2,3; Ambiton: Secretary JOHNSON, MELISSA, 725 Union St., Bus. Of- fice Aide 2; Baystate Grads 3; Freshman Cho- rus 1; Concert Choir 3; Ambition: Succeed in business 103 Westford Cir., JOHNSON, SEANA, 73 Shattuck St., C.P. G.O. Agent 2,3; Homeroom Rep. 1; Spanish Club 3; A Valentine Red Day gives double inspiration for this display of Red and White Spirit. Executive Staff 2,3; Ambition: Successful bu- sinesswoman JOHNSON, TONYA L. 185 Chickory St., Bus. Cafeteria Aide 2; Office Aide 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: College and Law School JONES, EXTELLA, 79 Mapledell ST., C.P. G.O. Agent 1,2; G.O. Homeroom 3; Homeroom Rep. 1,2; National Honor Soc. 2,3; Ambition: Stock - Real Estate Broker KIRK, STACY 37 Noel St., Bus. Bloodmobile 1,2; G.O. Homeroom 3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Student Council 1; Class Day Committee 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Air Force KITCHEN, JOHN, 21 Balboa Dr., Bus. Concert Choir 3; Ambition: Computers KNEESKERN, LISA, 198 Balboa, Dr., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Executive Secretary LAKE, DIANNA, 115 Norfolk St., C.P. Office Aide 3; G.O. Agent 2,3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Baystate Grads 3. LaMORY, BETTY ANNE, Bus. Office Aide 3; Library Aide 3; G.O. Agent 2; Business Club 3; Executive Staff 2,3; Class Day Committee 3; Senior Cathy Young waits patiently for Mrs. Grace’s help on an English assignment. Baystate Grads 3; Tutor 3; Ambition: Regular pioneer LAROSE, LISA, 203 Hanson Dr., Bus. Current Events Club 3; School Store 1,2,3; Ambition: To make someone happy LAWLER, DARCY, 11 Taber St., Agent 1,2, Executive Staff 2,3; Softball 1; Soc- cer 1,2,3; Ambition: To be in the medical field LAWRENCE, LISA, 85 Westford Ave., C.P. Of- fice Aide 3; Guidance Aide 3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Class Day Committee 3; Baystate Grads 3; Advanced Chorus 3; Madrigal Choir 3; Am- bition: Fashion Designer LEWIS, DAVID, 275 Gresham St., C.P. Football 2; Ambition: Accounting LEWIS, TRACI, 102 Kenyon St., Bus. Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigal Choir 2; Concert Choir 3. LIQUORI, GERALDINE, 34 White St., Bus. G.O. Homeroom 3; Ambition: Accountant LISBOA, NEREIDA, 26 Massasoit Place, Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Social Worker LIZARDI, JOHN, 56 Kenyon St., C.P. Concert Choir 2,3 LOGAN, BERNELLA, 45 Rochelle St., Bus. Nurse’s Aide 2; Advanced Chorus 3; Ambi- Bus. G.O.: = tion: Office Worker LOPARDO, MARIA, 29 Irvington St., Bus. Ambition: Nurse LOPEZ, NOEMY, 22 Morris St., Bus. Comput- er Club 1,2; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Word Processor MACARTHUR, BERNARD, 20 Dawson St. C.P. Audiovisual Aide 2; Computer Club 1,2,3; Football 2; Ambition: Computer Engineer MACK, FILICIA, 25 Brown St. Bus. Freshman Chorus 1; Gospel Choir 1; Show Choir 3; Con- cert Choir 2,3; Ambition: Accountant MAILETT, BRENDA JEAN, 31 Itendale St. Bus. Bloodmobile, 2,3; Homeroom Rep. 1; Student Council 1,2; Business Club 3; CADUCEUS Edi- torial Staff 3; Softball 3; Girls’ Basketball 1,2; Track 1. Ambition: Aircraft Pilot. MALDONADO, ANGEL, Bus. Business Club 3; CANDUCEUS Editorial Staff 3; Soccer 1,2; Ambition: To be the best that he can be MARTIN, CAROL, 72 Sycamore St., Bus. Gym MARTIN, CAROL, 72 Sycamore St., Bus. Gym Leader 1; Baystate Grads 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigal Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Ambi- ton: Business Manager MARTIN, GLENDA, 24 Albemarle St., Bus. Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigal Choir 2; Con- cert Choir 3. MARTINEZ, BRENDA, 30 Albemarle St. Bus. Office Aide 3; Library Aide 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To succeed in life after high school. MARTINEZ, FRANCISCO, 55 Dunmoreland St., Bus. Ambition: Policeman MARTINEZ, JOSE, 82 Alexander St. Bus. Base- ball 2; Ambition: To be successful. MARTINEZ, JUAN, 562 Armory St., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 2; Homeroom Rep. 2; Afro Am. Club 2; Band 1; Gospel Choir 2,3; Show Choir 3; Concert Choir 2,3; Ambi- tion: Travel MAYLOR, SAMUEL, 73 Pidgeon Dr., Bus. and C.P. Bloodmobile 2,3; Gym Leader 2,3; G.O. Agent 1,2,3; Homeroom Rep. 2; Computer Club 2,3; Football 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Ambi- tion: To do well. 7 Senior Aida Diaz practices her persuasive speaking techniques during a Student Council meeting. “Father of the Bride’’ Mr. Ryan escorts the “Bride” Stephanie Howard down the aisle to her waiting Groom. MAYNARD, DARCEY, 107 W. Alvord St., Bus. Track 1; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To be number one. MCCORMICK, LISA, 57 Temby St., C.P. Prom Committee 3; CADUCEUS EDITORIAL Staff 2,3; Ambition: Accountant. MCGRAW, ANTOINETTE, 193 Marion St., Bus. Office Aide 3; Guidance Aide 2; Home Ec. Club 2; Class Day Committee 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Madrigal Choir 2; Gospel Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 3; Cheerleader 2,3; Ambition: Lawyer MCKENZIE, PATRICIA 14 Jeanne Marie St. Bus. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Homeroom 3; N.H.S. 3; Ambition: Masters in Nursing. MCMILLIAN, ANGELA, 115 Lowell St. Bus. Nurse’s Aide 2; G.O. Agent 1; CADUCEUS Business Staff 3; Ambition: To be an Accoun- tant. MEMINGER, KENNETH, 22 Cornell St. Bus. Ambition: To be Rich. MERCED, MARIA, 133 Robert Dyer C.P. Spanish Club 2; Current Events Club 2,3; Girls’ Soccer 1; Ambition: C.P.A. MEUNIER, DANIELLE, 40 Warriner Ave. C.P. Gym Leader 1; G.O. Agent 1; Homeroom Rep. 2; Student Council 1,2; N.H.S. 2,3; Jobs for Baystate Grads 3; Track: School Rep. 2,3; Pro- ject Lead 2; Leadership Institute 2 Ambition: To become a Doctor. MEYER, DEBBI 73 Bessemer St. C.P. Nurse’s Aide 3; Gym Leader. 1,2; G.O. Agent 1,2; Homeroom Rep. 1,2,3; Executive Staff 2,3; N.H.S. 3; Prom Committee 3; CADUCEUS EDITORIAL STAFF 3; Editor-in-Chief, News- paper 3; Banquet Committee 3; Ambition: To be as happy and successful as | can and to make all my dreams become reality. MILLER, WAYNE, 41 Barber St. Bus. Home- room Rep. 2; Afro Am. Club 3; Jobs for Bays- tate Grads 3; Ambition: Accountant. MIRE, MICHELLE, 160 Tree Top Acre Bus. Gym Leader 1; Ambition: To be successful. MONDON, KAREN, 195 Norfolk St. Bus. Am- bition: To Succeed. MOORE, ARNOLD 31 Mallowhill Rd. Bus. Freshman Chorus 1; Football 2; Basketball 1; Concert Choir 3. Ambition: Armed Forces. MOQUIN, CINDY 114 Noel St. Bus. Bloodmo- bile 2,3; G.O. Agent 1,2,3; Homeroom Rep. 1,2,3; Softball 1,3; Girls’ Soccer 1,2; Track 1; Ambition: To get involved in the Medical field MORALES, CLARISSA 392 Franklin St. Bus. Bi- lingual Club 2; Office Aide 2; Spanish Club 2; Ambition: To succeed. MORRIS, LINDA, 16 Suzanne St. Bus. Gym Leader 1; G.O. Agent 1,2; G.O. Homeroom 3; Student Council 2; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Accountant- Dancer MORRISON, PATRICK, 67 Burton St. Bus. Boys’ Soccer 1,2; Ambition: Real Estate MOTYKA, JULIE, 545 Wilbraham Rd. Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Softball 3; Ambition: To suc- ceed MUDRY, JOANN, 38 Westbanks Ct. Bus. Of- fice Aide 3; Jobs for Baystate Grades 3; Ambi- tion: Secretary MURPHY, CINDY, 159 Stapleton Rd. Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Nurse’s Aide 3; G.O. Agent 2,3; Softball 3; Girls’ Soccer 1,2,3; Girls’ Bas- ketball 3; Ambition: To Succeed MURPHY STEPHANIE ANN 73 Robert Dyer Circle Bus. Jobs for Baystate Grads 3; Track 3; Ambition: Successful Secretarial Llfe NADEAU, MICHELLE, 20 St. James Cir. Bus. N.H.S. 2; Ambition: Business Administrator NAZARIO, RAFAEL, 2937 Main St. Bus. G.O. Agent 3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Baystate Grads 3. Ambition: Accountant NEDEAU, RENEE, 64 Champlain St.; Bus.; Am- bition: Pioneer NEWMAN, IAN 83 Villa Parkway; Bus.; Cur- rent Events Club 3; Ambition: Run a business NIEVES, DAVID, 45 Orlando St., Bus. Spanish Glitbr3: OWENS, VALERIE J., 79 Dawes St.; Bus. Cur- rent Events Club 2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Gospel Choir 2,3; Concert Choir 3; Ambition: Busi- ness a Louis Bryant shows Commerce Seniors defi- nitely know proper typing procedure. Seniors 45 Cindy Moquin and Cindy Murphy share a Senior joke and some refreshments while re- laxing after donating blood. PAQUIN, MICHELLE, 65 Kenwood Park; Bus. G.O. Agent 1; Homeroom Rep. 3; Ambition: Police Officer PATTERSON, TRACY, 360 Eastern Ave.; Bus. Office Aide 2; Baystate Grads 3; Freshman Chorus 1. PASQUARIELLO, MIA, 113 Commonwealth Ave. Bus. Bloodmobile 2,3; Guidance Aide 2,3; Gym Leader 2,3; G-O. Homeroom 3; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3; Cheerleaders 2; Am- bition: To be successful PAYERO, KATY, 62 Bancroft St.; Bus. PAYNE, DEMORIS, 4 Gerrish Court; Bus.; Ex- ecutive Staff 2,3; Boys’ Basketball 1,2,3; Ambi- tion: To succeed in life PEYTON, INDRANI, 63 Cortland St., C.P. Of- fice Aide 1; Gym Leader 1; Homeroom Rep. 1; Computer Club 1; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Home Ec. Club 2; Current Events Club 2; Baystate Grads 3. PIETRONIRO, JOHN G., 281 Hartwick St., Bus. Bloodmobile 2,3; Football Commerce Video 3; Ambition: Manager PEPPER, KARA, 1183 Worcester St.; Bus. Homeroom Rep; 2; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 253: PERRY, GARY, Bus 131 Albemarle, Office Aide 2; Homeroom Rep. 3; Executive Staff 2,3; Boys’ Basketball 1,2,3; Tri-Captain 3; Ambi- tion: To be rich PICARD, SUSAN M., 104 Monticello Ave.; Bus. PLEASANT, ALONZO, 88 Maynard St., Bus. Baseball 1,3; Ambition: To attend college PLUMADORE, MICHELLE, 131 Ambrose St.; Bus. Ambition: Accountant POTAR, ROSE, 35 Pebblemill Rd., Bus: G.O. Agent 1,3; National Honor Society 2; Baystate Grads 3. Ambition: Business Management PRATT, SHARON MARIE 38 Ellsworth Ave. C.P. G.O. Agent 1; National Honor Society 2,3; Class Day Committee 3; Graduation Usher 2; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 2,3; Leadership Program 2; Project Lead 2; Banquet Commit- tee 3. PRZECHOCKI, DANIEL, C.P. G.O. Agent 2; Graduation Usher 2; Ambition: To own and Operate own Business QUINONES, ANNETTE, 75 Pine St.: Bus. Cafe- teria Aide 2; G.O. Homeroom 1; Homeroom Rep. 1 46 Seniors QUINONES, ELSIE, 107 Massasoit St., Bus.; Computer Club 2. RAMOS, CASIANO, 74 Everett St., Bus. RAWLINS, MARCIA, 137 King St., Bus. Track 1; Ambition: To be a secretary. REMY, BERNARD, 98 Kenyon St., C.P. Boys’ Soccer 1,2; Ambition: to be a Pilot REYES SAIN GEESE bsO BO xa 2 eer Gs. ©): Agent 1,2; Homeroom Rep. 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3; Spanish Club 1,2,3; CADUCEUS Editorial Staff 3; Baseball 1,2; Boys’ Soccer 2; Vice-President 2; Ambition: To dominate. REYES, JOEL, 180 Balboa Dr., Bus.; Bloodmo- bile 3; Ambition: Combat Pilot REYES, MARIA, 11 Grove St., Bus.; Office Aide 3; Computer Club 3; Afro Am. Club 3 RIGAR DIO RI 199s Eaconiawote ss bUsaG.O: Agent 3. RIOS, PEDRO, 25 Rutland, St., Bus.; Concert Choir 3; Ambition: Airlines RIVERA, JOSE, 91 Washburn St., Bus. Ambi- tion: Police Officer ROBLES, ANTONIA, 74 Jefferson Ave., Bus. Bilingual Club 1; Office Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1; Spanish Club 2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Softball 2,3; Soccer 2,3; Basketball 1; Track 2; Ambi- tion: Secretary RODRIGUEZ, WILLIAM, 44 Allen St. Bus. Baseball 1; Soccer 1,2; Ambition: Air Force RODRIGUEZ, LUIS, 59 Orchard St., Bus. Bloodmobile 2; Computer Club 2; Ambition: Successful in Business ROBLES, LUIS, 306 Union St., Bus. Baystate Grads 3. RODRIGUEZ, ANNETTE, 94 Washburn, St., Bus. Bilingual Club 3. Baystate Grads, 3 Ambi- tion: To be a Minister RODRIGUEZ, JOANNA, 19 Clayton St., Bus., Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Computer Oper- ator RODRIGUEZ, ROSA, 145 Florence St., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Track 3; Ambition: To be an Accountant ROSS, JENNIE 87 Quincy St., Bus. Bloodmo- bile 2; Office Aide 3; Nurse’s Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1; Homeroom Rep. 2 Ambition: Nurse RUSSELL, DAWN, 10 Leland Drive, Bus. Office Aide 3; Ambition: To own a Beauty Salon RUSSELL, LAURA, 91 Lyndale St., Bus. Execu- tive Board 2,3; Executive Staff 2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To be successful in life e Cheerleading Captain LaRhetta Hall helps Seniors Roberto Flores and Gina Ferrera. SANTANA, JUDITH, 329 Franklin St., Bus. SANTANIELLO, GINA, 1085 Sumner Ave., Bus. National Honor Soc. 2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Secretary SANTIAGO, BELDA LUZ, 167 Clyde St., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Cafeteria Aide 2,3 SANTANA, JULIO, 25 White St., Bus. SCHMIDT, KELLIE LYNN, 45 Tyrone St., Bus. Nurse’s Aide 1,2; Gym Leader 1,2,3; G.O. Agent 3; Baystate Grads 3; Softball 2,3; Soccer 1,2; Ambition: Cosmetology to be rich. SCHOTT, MATTHEW, 164 Prouty St., Bus. Student Council 1; Basketball 1,2; Holyoke Community College 3; Ambition: Elementary Education Teacher SEABROOKS, KIM, 53 Lehigh St., Bus. Office Aide 1,2; Library Aide 3; G.O. Agent 3; Home- room Rep. 3; Prom Committee 3; Cheerleader 2; Bus. Manager Newspaper 3; Ambition: Ex- ecutive Secretary SEGARRA, WANDA, 185 Nursery St., Bus.; Office Aide 3; G.O. Agent 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Registered Nurse SERRAZINA, JOSEPH, 136 Hampden St., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; G.O. Agent 2; Computer Club 2,3; CADUCEUS Business Staff 2,3 Mrs. Bogan checks Tri-Captain Gary Bestman’s blood pressure during his sports phys- ical for basketball. ; SHEPARD, WILLIAM, 90 Orchard St., Bus. Business Club 1; Baseball 1; Football 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3; Ambition: College SHINK, MICHAEL 104 Beaumont St., Bus. Am- bition: Retire at 25. - SMITH, ERIC, 160 King St., Bus. Business Club 3; Baseball 3; Ambition: Business Administra- tor SMITH, GARY, 84 Leavitt, St., Bus. Baseball 3; Ambition: Businessman SMITH, MICHAEL, 72 Sycamore St.; Bus. G.O. Agent 2; G.O. Homeroom 2; Freshman Cho- rus 1; Madrigal Choir 2; Concert Choir 3; Football 2 SMITH, MICHELLE, 282 Breckwood Blvd., Bus. Home Ec. Club 3; Ambition: Nurse SMITH, PAMELA, 85 Walnut St., Bus. Ambi- tion: Diesel Technician SOTIROPOULOS, GAYLE, 18 Belmont, PI., Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To be suc- cessful ; SPRODLEY, KATRINA, 197 Northampton Ave., Bus. G.O. Agent 1; Class Day Committee 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Show Choir 3; Concert Ghoire2,3; STARKS, MacARTHUR J., 49 Sunnybrook Rd. C.P.; G.O. Homeroom 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Am- biton: To be successful STEVENSON, STEFFON, 121 Samuel St., Bus. Football 1,2; Ambition: College Football As a Blood Drive worker explains donating procedure, Senior John Pietroniro listens at- tentively. STUTTS, ANTHONY, 67 Robert Dyer Cir., Bus. Band 1,2; Baseball 3; Ambition: Service SWAN, FREDA, 905 Buckingham St., Bus. Bloodmobile 3; Office Aide 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Prom Committee 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Accountant TASH, CARLA, 50 Gourley Rd., Bus. Blood- mobile 3; Guidance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1; CADUCEUS Business Staff; School Store 1,2,3; Ambition: To be successful THERES, THERESA, 50 Powell Ave., Bus. Nurse’s Aide 2; Guidance Aide 2,3; G.O. Agent 2; Baystate Grads 3; Soccer 3; Ambition: To be rich THOMAS, CHRISTINA, 108 Renee Cir., Bus. G.O. Agent 3; G.O. Homeroom 3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: To start my own business THOMPSON, RAMONA, 64 Stanhope Rd., Bus. Madrigal Choir 3; Gospel Choir 2,3 Senior Sharon Pratt lets out her secret for being an honors student-books! THRESHER, PAULA, 399 Orange St., Bus. Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: to be successful in life. TREZZA, ANNA, 54 Revere St., Bus. Office Aide 2; Guidance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 3; Homeroom Rep. 3; Student Council 1,2,3; Baystate Grads 3; Softball 3; Ambition: To suc- ceed in life TRIPLETT, MAURICE, 94 Draper St., C.P. Football 2; Basketball 1,2; Ambition: Comput- er Engineer TOLEDO, ARIEL, 34 King St., Bus. Spanish Club 3; Baseball 2; Ambition: To be rich TKOWMEDXO), [RIECTIOR, POs lixox SEY, CIP. Spanish Club 3; Tutoring 3; Ambition: Biology Teacher TORRES, MARIA 135 Massasoit St. Bus. TRAHAN, JAMES, 73 Verge St., Bus. Show Choir 3; Football 1; Ambition: To be success- ful in life TROY, DEIDRA, 2 Gerrish Court, C.P. Student Council 2,3; Business Club 3; CADUCEUS Edi- torial Staff 3; Ambition: Accountant TRUJILLO, JULIO A., 23 Atwood PI., Bus. Na- tional Honor Society 3. URQUHART, VALLERIE, 65 Colonial Ave., Bus. Softball 2,3; Ambition: Secretary VEGA, RAFAEL, 65 Pine St., Bus. Computer Club 1; Soccer 2 VERATTI, DEBRA, 18 Curtis St., Bus. Guidance Aide 2,3; G.O. Homeroom 3; National Honor Soc. 3; Softball 2,3; Soccer 3; WALTERS, NICHELLE, 29 Cortland St., Bus. Office Aide 1; Nurse’s Aide 3; Home Ec. Club 1. Ambition: To be successful WARING, LESLIE, 128 Wellington St., Bus. Of- fice Aide 2; Baystate Grads 3; Ambition: Own my own business WATSON, ANITRA, 109 Moss Rd., Bus Blood- mobile 3; Homeroom Rep. 2; Current Events Club 3; Track 3 Ambition: Child Education Teacher WEBB, GLADIS, 74 Sycamore St., C.P. Ambi- tion: Nursing WHITE, CHARLENE, 82 Albemarle St., C.P. Guidance Aide 3; G.O. Agent 1; Freshman Chorus 1; Concert Choir 3; Ambition: Culi- nary Arts Chef WHITE, DAWN, 16 Vermont St., Bus. G.O. Agent 1,3. WHITE, LISA, 758 Alden St., Bus. Guidance Aide 3; STCC 3; AMbition: Computer Pro- grammer WHITE, SYLVIA, 83 Buckingham St., Bus. WIGGINS, DIANE, 54 Cleveland St., Bus. Guidance Aide 1,3; Baystate Grads 3; Ambi- tion: To succeed WILLIAMS, GEORGE, 195 Oak Grove Ave., Bus. Drama Club 1,2; Computer Club 2; Home Ec Club 1; Afro Am. Club 2; Madrigal Choir 2; Ambition: To be a successful accountant WILLIAMS, STEVEN 185 Bristol St., Bus. Ambi- tion: Successful Businessman WILSON, ELIZABETH, 92 Mapledell St., C.P. Guidance Aide 3; Gym Leader 1; Homeroom Rep 2; Business Club 3; Executive Staff 2; Prom Committee 2; Class Day Committee 3; Track 3; Ambition: Business Administrator WILSON, MICHAEL, 111 Merrill Rd., Bus. Baseball 1,3; Ambition: Baseball WIMBISH, MARTHA, 38 Westford Ave., Bus. Office Aide 3; Ambition: College, Business Administration WOODS, GRRISTY 415 Bayasi.« GPG ©. Agent 1; Student Council 3; Prom Committee 3; Baystate Grads 3; Freshman Chorus 1; Gos- pel Choir 1; Concert Choir 2,3; Ambition: Owner of magazine, professional model WUNCH, ANN, 104 Seymour Ave., C.P. Bloodmobile 1,2; Homeroom Rep. 1; Drama Club 3; Current Events Club 3; Baystate Grads 3; Advanced Chorus 1; Ambition: Legal Secre- tary WYNN, RONDA M., 40 Wareham St., C.P. Li- brary Aide 3; Guidance Aide 2; Student Patrol 2; Student Council 1; National Honor Society 2; Ambition: To Succeed YOUNG, CATHERINE, 73 Gary Rd., Bus. Am- bition: Insurance Agent Senior Craig Evertz pauses from choregraph- ing the Senior Ballot photos. The Class of ‘86 gains practice in producing people who are outstanding in their field. Seniors 47 Senior Nichelle Carrington smiles for the yearbook camera. Sharing a dull moment are Seniors Nor- — Senior Elizabeth Cardona dines man Bolston and John Kithcen. classily. Using Senior superiority, Mariesca Darby gets Junior Jose Rodri- The Show Choir steps out to entertain at Open House. guez to relinquish the phone. ; % 5 Good friends spice up lunch show Seniors Traci Lewis, Glenda = Seniors Renee Nedeau and Alyssa Caban 48 Seniors Martin, Carol Martin and Melissa Johnson. share a smile on their way to class. Student Life New Trends Adapt For Business Wear Casual, preppy, daring or just comfy - those are a few of the styles that are in this year at the High School of Commerce. The variations in the cudent population are reflected clearly in the clothing students choose to wear, and in the way the students adapt styles to suit their individual tastes. the new styles making quite a splash this year are big, bulky sweaters, especially shaker sweaters, paisley and flowered shirts and jeans, stirrup pants and pastel colored tank tops, worn under either raker sweaters or oxford type shirts. Shirts worn with the tails out, as well as sweatshirts are also “hot stuff,” high on the fashion priority list. Many students mix the preppy look with the traditional garb. Polo shirts, lzods, jean skirts, pumps, loafers, Reeboks, short flat boots, and high heeled boots and even aerobic shoes are still the craze. Other accessories such as argyle socks, lacy anklets, figured nylons, bows, headbands, ties for both sexes and bulky jewelry, watches, bracelets and belts are popular and evident. Victorian pins are surprisingly popular. For the more tacuatana comfortable look, two-toned jeans are still in as are tapestry and paisley garments. Stirrup pants with a sweatshirt and aerobic shoes compose a very comfy outfit which can easily be changed into something more dressy by substituting a pair of pumps and a nice sweater. For the more business oriented student, tailored pants and blouses are still in. Tailored suits and straight and full skirts give that ‘‘professional’’ appearance. For those who want to look “professional” yet feminine, all types of dresses are worn, whether they be short sleeved, long sleeved, belted, straight, narrow or circular skirted, long or short. In all their many and varied choices, our High School of OTE women always look very presentably attractive and stylish. Above, Seniors, Aristea Demetriou, Dedria Andrews, Extella Jones and Kari Harder choose comfortable styles for business wear. At right, Dwayne Fields and Marilyn Felix both choose bright contrasts in their geometric patterned sweaters. 50 Student Life Trendy length, style and pattern are incorporated in Senior Grisel Gonzalez’s feminine choice for business success. Seniors Lorena Garcia and Angel Reyes show a touch of class as they wear the latest fashions - a sweater dress and a cable pullover. At left, the Senior H. S. C. models surround Sen- ior fashion coordinators Debbi Meyer and Angel Reyes. Below, John Barnard, Dawn Russell, Christa Malone and John Pietroniero dress up the cafeteria halls with a touch of Senior class. A Classic Looks Remain Above, Seniors Tim Jackson, Kari Harder, Stephanie Howard and Giezi Colon spectate fashionably. Above at right, matching quilt- ed pullovers are the choice of Juniors Olinda Bernardes and Carla Nazario. The Miami Vice look is in for Commerce men featuring wrinkled sports jackets with tank tops underneath with matching slacks for no socks and sneakers. Corduroy is fast catching up with blue denim jeans material for slacks. Sunglasses are popular now. However, the traditional business look is here to stay. Three piece suits are very popular in blue or gray and wearing a vest has made a tremendous comeback. Our proper Commerce businessmen-to-be complete their outfits with dark socks, penny loafers and neat-pat- terned wine or blue silk ties worn with white shirts. Our Commerce men have class! Freshman Lissette Perez favors a comfortable look while Senior Vin- . cent Franklin opts for a stylish business look. Student Life 51 Commerce Develops Artistic Talents This year the Art students participated in many special projects. The designing and construction of the Commerce Raider in the store was a project of the Advanced Art classes. All the scenery for “The Wiz,” the black version of the sities of Oz,’” was designed and prepared by the Art classes. The scenery and stage design for the Drama Club presen- tation, “Seven Brides for Dracula” was also the responsibility of the Art classes. Most of the students also participated in several contests. Much student work is on display around the High School of Commerce. The general production of the students has been described as exceptionally good. The High School of Commerce Art teacher, Mrs. Schu- mann, directs three levels of Art classes. Training is given in composition, color, line, texture, perspective, space, and two and three dimensional design for all levels of Art classes. A higher level of difficulty with special artistic procedures is given to the more advanced levels of Art classes. At right, Senior Ivan Gonzalez’s geometric design progresses into sailboats and _ tropical fish. Above, Senior Bonnie Giampo captures Garfield’s famous grin. Be- low, wedging clay in preparation for a modeling project are Seniors Luis Rodriguez, Jaime Goncalves and Cecil Banks. 52 Student Life THE CITY LIBRARY SPRINGFIELD (MA) CITY LIBRARY At left, this magical wizard forseeing his own fate was created in charcoal by Senior Carlos Garcia. Below, Yvette Vasquez is glazing a house that she made out of clay. Above, Luz Rivera’s pencil sketched hand demonstrates that Commerce is 1 in art training potential as well as in business training potential. At left, Senior Michelle Paquin shows off the end result of the hard work she put into creating the Commerce Red Raider now on display in the Raider Outlet. Student Life 53 Business Club Promotes Investing “Stocks, bonds, Wall Street, money market, investment certificate” - all sorts of interesting terms like these are usual in the Business Club meetings. Learning all about that kind of activity is very exciting to some students. The advisor, Mr. Tenzcar, is head of the Business Depart- ment. The club is made up of Seniors for the most part, because they are the students most interested in the busi- ness world. Any underclassmen who are interested may join, however. The members want to learn about business be- cause their life objective is to make money, so they listen intently to lectures. These students help others, also. Students who are having trouble doing their taxes may secure help from the members of the Business Club. Helping the student members gain a formal understanding of the Business Community is the long range goal for the club. They also hope to get acquainted with businessmen in the community. Mr. Tenzcar provides the opportunity by having guest speakers during the monthly meetings. There are many activities to engage in, so these students are kept very busy. Although this club does sometimes engage in out-of- school investment activities, the students are very careful about investing money. A main objective of the club is to have the students become able to predict the Stock Market rise or fall and be intelligent about activities relating to busi- ness and finance. _ The computer can be a very useful tool in analyzing possible invest- ments. ; ; ec al srs eae ‘ ‘ : — EE a = Senn ; a ye ; ea ey sO ad ‘ as ae Above, Business Club includes: Row 1: Dedria Troy. Row 2: Cynthia Guerci, Orlando Fuentes, Betty Ann LaMory. Row 3: Angel Maldonado, Norman Bolston, Brenda Maillet. At left, care- ful analysis of market factors makes for sound investments 54 Student Life Above, Computer Club includes: Row 1: Thomas DeVane, Carey McKenzie, Alison Webb, Lorena Garcia, Adviser Mr. Masi. Row 2: Charles Lee, Mike McDonald, Andrew Doty, Bernitta Irving, Bernie MacArthur. Row 3: Sean Hochreich, David Switzer, Erwin Greene, Dan- iel LaPierre, Scott DelPozzo. At right, Scott DelPozzo works on a record- keeping program. Program For The Future With Computer Club Mr. Masi confers with Aida Diaz at Open House. The Computer Club has a high enrollment of students this year due to the fact that Commerce has new computers. In the Comput- er Club, which meets every third Wednesday, the students are taught how to use the computer to its utmost potential. They are taught how to apply the computer to solve their everyday prob- lems. The students are shown how to do their homework on the computer, how to take care of their Accounting by computer, and how to do simple everyday tasks like balancing a checkbook or budgeting their money. The students are rewarded by learning the ability to use a com- puter which will be an asset to them in the future. When they leave this school, they will have knowledge that others have not re- ceived. This knowledge will put them a step above the others, which is where High School of Commerce students should be. The main focus of the Computer Club this year is the Western New England College Contest. This contest tests the ability of the students and their programming knowledge. For the past two years, we have participated in this contest. In this, the third year, we hope to bring Commerce a victory plaque. Eight members, in two groups of four, will be going to the contest to compete against teams from other schools such as East Longmeadow, Classical, Technical, and several suburban schools. In the years to come, we hope that Commerce students will benefit from the example of this year’s Senior Computer Club members and make themselves better in the computer field. With the help of Mr. Masi, Mr. Black, and Mr. McWha, these students will be learning such things as PASCAL, COBOL, and other com- puter languages and perfecting their knowledge to represent the Commerce Computer Club with a touch of class. Student Life 55 5 ied Current Events Students Raise Funds oe ? _s i rn € 5 The main goal and purpose of the Current Events Club is to make its members more aware of events taking place in the world today and the interaction between events in dif- ferent countries of the world. Another goal is to try to show its members how to make the world a better place in which to live cooperatively with other people and other countries. The Current Events Club has twenty-four active members who operate under the supervision of Mr. Carrier, head of the Social Studies Department. The members analyze con- troversial world and local issues and discuss events that are taking place in the world as they occur. They make an effort to explain events in the light of the possible parallel events of history and events occurring simultaneously in other parts of the globe. A very positive contribution by the Current Events Club, in cooperation with the Spanish Club and the Student Coun- cil, was spearheading a Fund Raiser. The event, motivated by the needs of the Mexicans devastated by the earthquake, raised between $250 and $300 for their relief. The club has made some very positive contributions to the student members. Mr. Carrier has helped to cause the stu- dents to realize that it is THEIR world which they are consid- ering, and it is therefore, their responsibility to try to do The Current Events Club includes: Row 1: Pam Gassanola, Anitra something positive to solve the problems of the world. Watson, LaRhetta Hall, Atha Eatman, Dahlia Jackson, Ann Wunch. Row 2: Dawn Carney, Valarie Owens, Shannon Magee, Bernitta Ir- ving, Kelvin Grant. Row 3: Lisa Larose, Pam Peters, Carla ‘Triplett, Stanley Higgins. At left, Atha Eatman and Valarie Owens are happy to inform Mr. Carrier and Mrs. Barber that the fundraising is successful. Above, Shannon Magee solicits donations from students in the lunch- room. 56 Student Life Above, many cooks make the work fun! At right, Home Economics Club Members include: Row 1: Marilyn Felix, Elizabeth Cardona, Michelle Smith, Freda Swan, Angela Streeter, Milagros Crespo. Row 2: Joshua Fontanez, Yvette Ford, Christopher Johnson, Lynn Thomas, Monique Franklin. Home Ec Club To Affiliate With FHA - HERO The Home Economics Club’s Advisor, Mrs. Arnold, ex- pects to start a new program which will benefit her students greatly. Called FHA - HERO, which stands for Future Homemakers of America - Home Economics Related Occupations, it is a nationwide program which has a planned agenda and very specific objectives. It is expected that the program segments will help students become more qualified to be leaders by putting them through activities calculated to develop a per- sonal leadership style. It is expected that students will be able to deal with one another more successfully. Mrs. Arnold feels this program should involve and interest many Juniors and Freshmen as well as Seniors so that the program can continue with trained members. Mrs. Arnold stated, “With this planned program of activi- ties, the students will value the opportunity to learn leader- ship skills, engage in national projects, broaden their per- -spectives, meet new people and develop new personal and career goals.’ A goal of the FHA - HERO program is to instill a sense of responsibility in its student participants and to cause them to work together effectively toward success. This program should provide an effective basis for the meeting of the Home Economics Club. - @ i Milagros Crespo measures carefully to be sure her recipe is perfect. Student Life 57 Afro-Am Club Promotes Self-Reliance The Afro-American Club, the newest club at Commerce was started in October, 1985 with Miss Pellerin as advisor. As the group organized, Regina Cole was elected as the first president. The group consists of twenty-five members. The purpose of the Afro-American Club is to get more Black students interested in their backgrounds. Anyone is welcomed into the club, since being Black is not a prerequi- site. Stressed are self-reliance and pride in oneself. The group decided that as an initial activity they would put on a performance of “The Wiz” as a way of noting Black History Month. The play was adjusted to make it more perti- nent to the High School of Commerce. Cooperating with the Afro-American Club members in preparing the presen- tation were members of the Drama Club and the Choral Groups and their advisors and the Art Department. it is felt that the play, “The Wiz” is making the following point: ‘If you have a dream, hold on to it. If you feel that you _ can do something and someone is trying to hold you back from it, you keep going until you reach your goal!” The play was presented for the students on February 28, 1986. As it was well received, it is the plan of the club to present it in the Junior High Schools. Club members prepare for the upcoming production of “The Wiz.” At left, Afro-Am club members work to promote self reliance and pride as they rehearse for ‘The Wiz.” Above, Robert Johnson choreographs one of the dance numbers. 58 Student Life Spanish Club Members include: Row 1: President Elizabeth Cardona, Yolanda Bass, Lourdes Lugo, Marilyn Felix, Marily Rivera, Luz Rodriguez, Jeanette Thornton, Edith Williams, Antonia Robles, Linda Falcon, Becky Fontanez. Row 2: Xavier Morales, Joshua Fontanez, Diana Perez, Tammy Desrosiers, Seana Johnson, Marisha Clinton, Alicia Cayode, Yvette Carter, Carla Mills, David Nieves. Row 3: Melanie Joyner, Hector Toledo, Elka Berrios, Michelle Mascara, Brenda Hebert, AnnMarie Santiago, Raul Gonzalez, Stephen Poole, Norma Colon. Row 4: William Rodriguez, Yoki Belvin, Indrani Peyton, Angel Reyes, Cynthia Guerra, Seana Harris, Melvin Rodriguez, Todd Zeo, Tod Jackson. At right, Marily Rivera enjoys the NYC view from in front of the United Nations Building. Spanish Club Highlights Cultural Variety The High School of Commerce Spanish Club includes in its membership students of many races. Because of this, the students not only learn Spanish but also learn how to accept many racial differences. This year the Spanish Club had several objectives one of which is to help the students understand and respect racial differences and to help students to learn from each other. The Club provides activities which cause the students to be aware of the different cultural groups that are in existence. It attempts to integrate the students in the club in common activities which will improve their language skills and their interpersonal skills. In order to achieve these objectives, some activities were conducted. Among the most rewarding was the annual trip to New York City, where the students went on a big shop- ping spree, then to the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York, followed by an interesting dinner. Last year the Spanish Club introduced to the High School of Commerce the Three Kings Day holiday which is cele- brated by Spanish or Hispanic countries all over the world. A play was given by club members to inform other students. Other members sang some traditional Christmas carols which relate to this holiday. There are several reasons why the Spanish Club has be- ee ye come asuccess. Miss Felix, President Elizabeth Cardona, and i i a ay een the enthusiastic members of the Spanish Club have set a fine - _ - os example. lie oF we coon wie sane oS i ee rs gh Ta age Oe Club members have fun in NYC as they visit the RCA Building before viewing the Radio City Music Hall production. Student Life 59 Drama Club Develops Student Techniques This year the High School of Commerce Drama Club is directed by a new advisor, Mrs. Dunn, who transferred to Commerce this year from Chestnut Junior High School. The Drama Club meets after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The developing actors and actresses in the club learn the importance of body language that must coincide with the dialogue to make a play effective. The students also learn the importance of timing in a play. An actor or actress must not only know his lines but also know when to come on stage to create the greatest impact on the audience. Not only do the actors and actresses have to have timing, but so do the stage hands and lighting personnel. Could you imag- ine the response if the curtains opened and the audience happened to catch the stage hands changing the scenery? All this must be studied and practiced. In this club, students learn the importance of cooperation. They learn that one person cannot carry the play. These students not only learn to cooperate and to act as a group, but also to better express their thoughts as individuals. After learning all these skills, the members of the Drama Club entertained the Commerce students and invited guests by presenting the musical comedy “Seven Brides for Dra- cula” in our Auditorium. “I have been extremely pleased with my drama students. They are dedicated and enthusiastic. It has been very enjoy- The action is intense as cast members rehearse a scene from their able working with them on ‘Seven Brides for Dracula,’”’ stat- production, “Seven Brides for Dracula.” ed Mrs. Dunn. Drama Club members include: Row 1: Keith Garvey, Darlene Lopardo, Maria Brown, Marga- ret Smith, Ann Wunch. Row 2: Orlando Fuentes, Carrie Barringer, Regina Allen, Cheryl Ann St. John, Steve Guerin. Row 3: Kelvin Grant, Joshua Fontanez, Jimmy Torres, William Rodri- guez, Carla Triplett, Chris Conant. At right, cast members work on staging. 60 Student Life School Store Staff includes: Row 1: Sherri Oertel, Lisa LaRose, Carla Tash. Row 2: Lynn Greene, Gina Ferrera, Aristea Demetriou, Kellee Donahue. At left, School Store Staffers Lisa LaRose and Carla Tash show off the Commerce Raider designed specially for the Grand Re-opening of the School Store. School Store Director Mr. Varzeas explains how the School Store was renovat- ed and reorganized to Channel 22 Reporter Jordan St. John. Above, Monique Franklin has a hard time deciding what to buy. At right, Junior Bobby Brown pays Senior Gina Ferrera for a School J Mascot. Student Life 61 Aides Serve In Many Capacities A “Touch of Class” is shown by the many students who contribute to the various operations that allow the High School of Commerce to run smoothly by serving as Aides for several activities. Such operations include delivering bulletins and supplies, writing out tardy passes and collecting attendance cards and referral slips, activities carried out by the Office Aides. Guidance Aides play an important part in our school’s functioning because they deal with the clerical work that needs to be done for the Guidance Department. In addition, we have Librarian Aides who check passes and collect overdue books in our Commerce Library. Nurse’s Aides are a big help to the nurse. They perform such jobs as putting forms together for sports, filing students records, running errands and logging students out of school. The cafeteria runs smoothly due to the help of the Cafete- ria Aides, students who cashier and collect and clean trays. Audio Visual Aides also play an important role in our school’s smooth functioning because they deliver films and film projectors to the faculty as well as help to run these machines. Many Student Aides are selected by their counselors while some volunteer to help during their study periods. These helpful students allow Commerce to display “A Touch of Class” as various activities are carried out smoothly DT as and efficiently Guidance Aides include: Row 1: Wanda Segarra, Grisel Gonzalez, Anna : Trezza, Charlene White, Nichelle Carrington, Militza Cuadrado. Row 2: Marilyn Felix, Pam Philipoff, Lisa Polite, Carrie Tyler, Carla Triplett. Above, Nurse’s Aides include Tracy Theres, Debbi Meyer, Carrie Barringer and Dorothy Mecure. Audio Visual Aides who assist A.V. Director Mr. Olejarz are Andrew Doty and Scott DelPozzo. 62 Student Life Below, Office Aides include: Row 1: Elizabeth Cardona, Freda Swan, Dona Bradley, Antonia Robles, Brenda Martinez. Row 2: Marily Rivera, Patty Novak, Anna Maria Carnevale, Tonya Johnson, Selestine Cole, Sarah Brandzel. Row 3: Angela Parfumi, Betty Anne LaMory, Diana Lake, Terekah Thaxton. At left, Library Aides include: Row 1: Kim Ruais, Librarian Mrs. O’Neill, Heidi Currier. Row 2: Michelle Denning, Ray Choniere, Betty Ann LaMory. Above right, Cafeteria Aides include: Row 1: Linda Falcon. Row 2: Glenn Dowler, Carla Mills, Julius Lewis. Above left are Cafeteria Aides Belda Santiago and LaRhetta Hall. Far left, Nurse’s Aide Chris Johnson keeps up with the filing. Student Life 63 Above, Valerie Duke is carefully attended by a Bloodmobile Staffer. At left, donors can smile because they know they are helping save lives. There has been a Bloodmobile visit to Commerce each year for the past twelve. To be able to donate blood, a person has to be in good health, be over 16 years of age and be of an appropriate weight for his age and height. Not everyone who volunteers to give blood is able to do so. Fifteen people were deferred for some reason such as having low henociobin pele underweight or having a fe- ver. This year 75 pints of blood were collected, a slight decrease one last year. The Bloodmobile visit is publicized about three weeks ahead of time so that the people who are willing to donate blood may sign up to do so. Many students volunteer their time and effort to help for such a good cause. Student volunteers make posters, go around to the homerooms recruiting donors and help orga- nize the equipment on the actual day of the Bloodmobie. Miss Hogan, who is in charge of the Bloodmobile Program, stated ‘The students a re most supportive, enthusiastic and helpful with the preparations.” It is inspiring to know that our students are willing to share a part of themselves to help others survive. 0 oF ee ‘MRS wee scam Above, these Seniors want to know from the source — “Does it hurt?” At left, Stacy Kirk gives her vital statistics to a Red Cross Volunteer. | 64 Student Life Computer Program Facilities Expand Jose Rodriguez calls up his catalog. Mayor Richard Neal, Superintendent Donahoe, Director of Occupational Edu- cation Sidney Snegg and School Committee Member Mrs. Patricia Correira tour the new Computer Lab during the Opening Ceremonies. The official opening of the New Computer Center featured ribbon cutting by Mayor Richard Neal, following which Superin- tendent Donahoe, Director of Occupational Education Sidney Snegg, Assistant Superintendent Bryant Robinson, School Com- mittee Chairman Raymond DiPasquale, School Committeewom- an Patricia Correira and other dignitaries toured the facility. _ The High School of Commerce has the largest computer in- stallation in the School Department. There is one computer located in room 132 to service the needs of Commerce and three other computers that service practically all the elementary schools in the city by way of the Chapter | program. _ Over the past year, a joint effort between Chapter I, a federal- ly-funded program, and the city resulted in the transformation _of rooms 132 A + B into a modern computer facility. Carpen- ters, painters, plumbers and electricians cooperated with tech- nicians from Digital Equipment Corporation (the computer manufacturers) to build the room. Special electricity was brought into the room and filtered for use by the computers. A large industrial air conditioner was installed, with units outside on the roof above the gymnasium to provide the climate control Above, Mr. Snegg and Deputy Superintendent Bryant Robinson and air purification necessary for compe demonstrate the Eeetament ae Z tains guest. Below Junior Jean- The computers themselves, all Digital PDP - 11 44’s, are run ette Thornton enters a program into the computer. by two people. Miss Kathy Brown directs the Chapter | program. Mr. Emil Masi directs the program for Commerce. Mr. Masi, along with Mr. McWha and Mr. Black, teach the computer curriculum at Commerce. This ranges from teaching use of the computer as a diagnostic tool, to giving individual attention to finding students’ learning difficulties, all the way to having stu- dents write programs themselves. The response by the student body to the Computer Program has been very enthusiastic, so much so that another room of self-contained word processors will probably soon be acquired. They will be separate from the main machines, but the word processing will be extremely similar to the Decword students are learning on the larger machine. This will give them exposure to the kind of functions they will need to be prepared for in the office of today and the future. The ultimate objective at Commerce is to have these ma- chines accessed by such activities as G.O. Accounting, Yearbook and the Newspaper. Student Life 65 Student Council Joins Leaders Student Government at the High School of Commerce involves the cooperation of several elected and appointed student groups. There are Freshmen, Junior and Senior Stu- dent Councils whose elected members supervise the activi- ties of their respective classes. There are also appointed Homeroom Representatives who function as three separate but cooperating bodies for the three Commerce classes. All these groups operate as one Student Council, under the direction of Mrs. Barber, Advisor. Elected officers for this united Student Council are President Aida Diaz, Vice- President Michelle Artioli and Secretary Heather Scannell. The Student Council this year participated in many activi- ties including the Mexican Aid Drive advised by Mrs. Barber and Mr. Carrier, the Annual Canned Food Drive, and the “Toys for Tots’ campaign. The Student Council members also assisted with Open House and acted as guides for the Massachesetts Business Education Association conference meeting held at Com- merce this year. Some members of the Student Council attended the re- gional meeting of the Western Mass. Association of Student Councils at Ludlow to share their ideas and leadership skills with other students. The Council intends to send delegates to the State Conference to be held on Cape Cod. In addition, the Student Council supervises all elections for class officers and oversees the activities which the three classes carry on for fundraisers. A Senior Council includes: Row 1: Christy Woods, Freda Swan, Aida Diaz, Dele Troy. Row 2: Elka Berrios, Monique Franklin, Angel Reyes, Anna reZZa. Junior Council includes: Row 1: Carla Triplett, | Heather Scannell. Row 2: Jewell Rice, Shannon’ t : : Magee, Henryne Lockett. Row 3: Joshua Fon- | The 1985-1986 High School of Commerce Student Council tanez, Tina Miller. 66 Student Life Below, Senior Homeroom Representatives include: Row 1: Christy Woods, Angela Streeter, Valerie Duke, Cindy Moquin, Anna Trezza. Row 2: Kari Harder, Stacy Kirk, Debbie Meyer, Freda Swan, Kim Seabrooks, Monique Franklin. Row 3: Michelle Paquin, Rafael Nazario, Angel Reyes, Diana Lake, Sam Maylor. At left, Junior Home- room Representatives include: Michelle Leith, Sandy Parsons, Carla Nazario. Row 2: Patrick Nunnally, Jewell Rice, Monica Waddell, David Mitchell. Row 3: Tony Motley, Kevin Gray, Shannon Magee, Joshua Fontanez, Carla Triplett. At left, Freshman Council includes: Row 1: Donna Brown, Angela Newell. Row 2: Vivian Murphy, Calvin Hamrick, Stephanie Franklin. Freshmen Homeroom Representatives include: Row 1: Janice Maldonado, Lissette Torres, Angela Newell, Elizabeth Rivera, Jackie Loving. Row 2: Alison Webb, Gwendolyn Mathis, Jason Allen, Margaret Smith, William Hanson, Tammy Clarke, Melissa Federico. Row 3: Barbara Czelus- niak, Amelia Vasquez, Robert Johnson, Todd Zeo, Linda Razick, Sonia Schanck, Vivian Murphy. Student Life 67 Choral Groups Publicize Commerce The Music Department at Commerce, under the direction | of Miss Wcislo, has developed several excellent performing choral groups. The choirs offer something for everyone, because varying skills are accommodated. The Show Choir is the most difficult. Very strong and exceptional voices are required, and each member must have some background in dance, whether jazz, tap, ballet or modern. It is geared toward contemporary music from Broadway shows and is very structured. This group plans to present a fairly long program open to the public in Spring and enter the State Competition. The Gospel Choir is conducted as an extra curricular activ- ity, meeting after school and studying only gospel music. The Madrigal Choir sings with no accompaniment while the Advanced Choir concentrates on traditional three-part mu- sic and the Concert Choir presents a variety of music, both old style and new style, singing the melodies and offering solo work. ee Newcomers can start with the Freshman Choir which re- _ quires no audition and does traditional music while prepar- _ ing singers for the other choirs. ee Several public appearances at Shriners’ Hospital, Digital Equipment Co., Ingleside and Eastfield Malls and downtown restaurants have met with much success and the musical © groups have been invited to return. Miss Wcislo feels that _ there is much musical talent at Commerce and she is happy _ to present these poe to the public in the greater Spring- Show Choir includes: Row 1: Dennette Harris, Yolanda Bass, Ronda field area and enhance the reputation of Commerce inthe _ Brown. Row 2: Katrina Spradley, LaRhetta Hall, Stephanie Howard, community. - Felicia Mack. Row 3: James Trahan, Juan Martinez, James Lewis, Robert Johnson, DeAven Williams. ; The Commerce Gospel Choir adds inspiration ™ — to the Open House Ceremonies. sy tometer st | Concert Choir includes: Row 1: Heather Scannell, Valerie Owens, Traci Lewis, Melissa Johnson, Katriné Spradley, Yolonda Bass, Dennette Harris. Row 2: Monique Glover, Tina Miller, Charlene White, Michelle Carrington, Stephanie Howard, Mariesca Darby, Christy Wood. Row 3: John Lizardi, Mike Smith, DeAver. Williams, John Johnson, Juan Martinez, Norman Bolston. | 68 Student Life | | ‘Madrigal Choir includes: Row 1: Tangy McAllister, Brenda Van Valkenburg, Rachael Adams, ‘Carolyn Heywood, Ramona Thompson, Zorina Click. Row 2: Luz Alvarado, Shane Turconi, Sandra gf Mason, Rhonda Bridges, Ann Marie Brown. Row 3: George Williams, Darrell Headley, Julius Lewis, . a Lisa Lawrence, Zelma Click. Concentrating on her score, Freshman Pam Philipoff adds her clarinet sounds to the band. Miss Susan Wcislo conducts the Concert Freshman Choir includes: Row 1: Christina Lyttle, Elizabeth Cintron, Yolanda ; ; Choir. Smith, Barbara Cordero, Kathy Voutrain, Joy Jasmin, Lisa Richardson, Barbara A Czelusniak. Row 2: Robin Bailey, Felicia Edwards, Kim Bullock, Donna Brown, Sharon Glynn, Maribel Gonzalez, Lisa Rosario, Taress Marshall. Row 3: John Thom- as, Reuben Foster, Patrick Moore, Gregory Smith, Leon Spradley, Marquise Rowtham, Gail Terry. Band includes: Row 1: David Brown, Tammy Clarke. Row 2: Gina Barbiero, Pam Advanced Girls Choir includes: Row 1: Cathy D’Agostino, Ber- Philipoff, Greg Fitzgerald, Melissa Federico, Tricia Kenny, Judy Torres, Miss Susan nella Logan, Tara Evans, Michaela Heath, Maribel Castillo. Row 2: Wcislo. Tammy Deshais, Gloria Cassilla, Felicia Jackson, Patricia Ortiz. Row ete la Brown. ; 3: Vikki Sisco, Jackie Otey, Pamela Brown Student Life 69 NHS Recognizes Service, The Stanley O. Smith Chapter of the National Honor Society at the High School of Commerce held a dinner on October 30, 1985 at the Flaming Pit Restaurant in Springfield to honor its thirty-one old and new members and their families prior to the annual Installation Ceremony. Over seventy family members witnessed twelve Seniors recognized as two year members, and seven Seniors and twelve Juniors installed as first year members in the evening ceremony which was planned to rec- ognize the outstanding leadership qualities and academic per- formance of National Honor Society members. NHS President Michele Artioli presided at the Installation Ceremony as she introduced the evening’s featured speakers. NHS officers and Senior members delivered pertinent speech- es on several aspects of school and family life as they affect HSC students and their achievements. Assistant Superintendent John V. Shea delivered greetings from the School Committee and Administration and compli- Second year member Heidi Gaudet receives a dictionary and a smile mented the members on the service, leadership and academic from Mr. Basili. achievements they have displayed. Special recognition was given to honored guests Assistant Principal Miss Adelina DiSanti, Honor Society Adviser Miss Donna McCarthy and HSC Project Lead Coordinator Mrs. Brown of the Junior League of Springfield. Speaker for the Installation Ceremony was Hampden County Treasurer Rose Marie Coughlin who urged NHS members to continue their excellent progress and achievements. Mrs. Coughlin observed that “the fine young people being recog- nized this evening will be the leaders of tomorrow and our future lives will be in good hands with their leadership.” Princi- pal Gene F. Basili thanked the parents for giving Commerce their children and commented that the thirty-one young peo- ple honored during this ceremony represent the top 2 2 — percent of all Commerce students - “the best of the best.” Mr. Basili then officiated at the presentations portion of the Installation. New members received the NHS Membership Card and Certificate recognizing their membership in this prestigious organization. The inductees then recited the NHS Pledge as they officially became members of NHS. NHS President Michelle Artioli is pleased to receive her second year Two-year Senior members of NHS were recognized with the ote laeE presentation of Honor Society Keys and college editions of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary which were donated by this Springfield publisher. Senior NHS members above proudly accept their keys as symbols of their outstanding achievement. At left, parents and friends eagerly await the awards presentations after a delicious dinner. 70 Student Life Leadership, Character and Scholarship National Honor Society members include Row 1: Monica Plummer, Norma Alicea, Carla Na- zario, Craig Evertsz, Heidi Gaudet, Heather Scannell, Carla Triplett. Row 2: Patti McKenzie, Mia Pasquariello, Danielle Meunier, Debbi Meyer, Extella Jones, Tina Miller. Row 3: Giezi Colon, Tim Jackson, Lisa Clarke, Sharon Pratt, James Manzi, Julio Trujillo. Mr. Basili presents Timango Jackson with his Miriam- Webster Dictionary, a special gift to NHS members don- ated by the Springfield publisher. The Stanley O. Smith Chapter of the National Honor Society is for students who excel in academics. A member must fulfill certain requirements such as have a minimum scholastic average of 3.0 along with signs of good leader- ship, service, and character. As a member, they are enti- tled to privileges such as a membership card which gives them access to meetings and the use of the library during a study period without a pass. They are also given a second set of books whenever possible. Along with the recognition and privileges, members must perform a service for the school such as serving as an office, library, teacher or guidance aide. At the annual induction, a candlelight ritual is observed in which colored candles are used to represent the four requirements of the Society - Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Character. This year, the group activities under the direction of Adviser Miss McCarthy, included collecting canned goods and Toys for Tots during the Christmas season. In cooperation with the Student Council, they sold carna- tions and candy bars to raise Scholarship money for the society’s senior members. Members also represented Commerce as Ba assembled downtown in tribute to the two policemen killed in action earlier this year. They also devised a new plan to begin a $.A.D.D. Chapter (Students Against Driving Drunk) at Commerce by the end of this year, part of which involves an assembly advocating §.A.D.D. and making available ‘Contracts for Life.” A new program this year which gives members a chance to tutor elementary school children after school at the Boren Heacock Cultural Enrichment School was also ini- tiated. Above, Nilda Cardona proudly accepts her recognition. Below, Patti McKenzie and her parents share a proud moment just before Patti’s installation as an NHS member. Student Life 71 G.O. Dues Add Up To Student Benefits “G.O.” is the term used to mean General Organization, a system which was started at Commerce in 1931. The purpose of G.O. was to finance efficiently the cost of student activities. It is interesting to note that the amount paid as G.O. dues when the system was first started was three dollars with an enrollment of 1700 students. The amount paid as dues has gone up only two dollars in fifty-five years! The approximately 500 students included in G.O. in 1985-86 pay $5.00 each. The G.O. homeroom is run by Mr. Tenczar for the fifth year, and there are 22 students. These students have maintained an A or B average in Accounting I, have been recommended by their teach- ers and approved by the administration. The amount from G.O. dues help to pay for activities for Seniors, Juniors and Freshmen, and partially offsets the cost of the Com- merce Executive, the school newspaper, and CADUCEUS, the school yearbook. Seniors have a Senior Activity fee to pay in addition. For this. hey receive CADUCEUS, a case for the diploma and a cap and gownat | no additional charge. The prices for the Senior Banquet and the Senior Prom are also less because of that charge. The responsibilities of aG.O. Homeroom member, called a G.O. Agent, or Auditor, include collecting money for G.O., S.A. and the © CADUCEUS and then bringing the money to Room ce and keep- ing accurate records of these transactions. Each G.O. Auditor has responsibility for as many as three individ- ual homerooms - Freshman, Junior and Senior. When the money is — brought to Room 113, a cashier receives the money and writes out a receipt. The Auditor receives a slip noting the transaction and then records the transaction on the individual student’s record. The G.O. Auditors are involved in the measuring for caps and — Giezi Colon shows Tim Jackson the program used to keep the G.O. Ac- gowns and are available to the faculty and administration to per- counting Records. form other duties upon request. They also must st keep up on a _ regular Accounting II studies. G.O. Staffers collect dues payments from students eager to benefit from G.O. bargains. The G.O. Homeroom includes: Row 1: Norma Alicea, Jill Liquori, Heidi Gaudet, Michelle Francis, Mia Pasquariello, Patricia McKenzie. Row 2: Ruben Garcia, Tony Hirst, Kari Harder, Extella Jones, Anna- marie Carnavale. Row 3: Mr. Tenczar, William Rodriguez, Giezi Colon, Gilberto Hernandez, Mac- Arthur Starks, Tim Jackson, Rachel Bogacz. 72 Student Life : : ; : Recordkeeping and double checking are the Senior G.O. Agents include: Row 1: Nereida Lisboa, Emily Arroyo, Yvette Carter, Valerie Duke, Cindy key to G.O. Accounting. Moquin, April Grange, Michelle Smith. Row 2: Dawn Carney, Bonnie Giampo, Cindy Guerci, Wanda Segarra, Anna Trezza, Kim Seabrooks. Row 3: Seana Johnson, Rafael Nazario, Sam Maylor, Kari Harder, Diana Lake, Monique Glover. Junior G.O. Agents include: Row 1: Michelle Leith, Sandy Parsons, Luz Rodriguez, Cathy Keeler, Karen Granger. Row 2: : Jewell Rice, Monica Waddell, Shannon Magee, Sherri Stovall. Row 3: John Murphy, Kevin Gray, Joshua Fontanez, Carla MacArthur Starks keeps a careful journal. Triplett, Jose Rodriguez, Jr. Freshmen G.O. Agents include: Row 1: Thomas DeVane, Lissette Torres, Elizabeth Rivera, Janice Calo, Alicia Cayode, Christine Mucha, Kimberlee Combs. Row 2: Barbara Czelusniak, Tammy Clarke, Ruthie — Rodriguez, Christine Lyttle, Stacy Bilodeau, Tracy Pieniak. Row 3: Amelia Vasquez, Sonia Schanck, Jackie Loving, Vivian . : KAUrph, Jonathan Fuss, Todd Zeo, Robert Johnson. Concentration is essential for accuracy. Student Life 73 Commerce Informs Entertains Visitors The High School of Commerce Open House was held on November 18, 1985. For the third year, Open House was held at night so as to allow parents the opportunity to visit and admire Commerce. After greeting the parents and faculty assembled in our Auditorium, Mr. Basili introduced two Business Consultants, Mr. Floyd Narcisse and Mr. Thomas Yvon, who gave brief presentations including an overview of the business world and its impact on society. The Choral Groups then entertained the parents and guests with a variety of musical selections including ‘‘That’s Entertainment’ a presentation by the Show Choir which we” A sings and dances. Mr. Jasiewicz confers with a parent and student during Open After the introductory program in the Auditorium con- House. cluded, parents and students were invited to the Cafeteria for refreshments. During the reception in the Cafeteria, par- ents had a chance to talk to the teachers of their children, the guidance counselors, and the administrators. They had the opportunity to ask questions about the school, the courses of study, the individual subjects, the training and career options open to their children, the extra curricular activities offered here at Commerce and the way in which the new Springfield Grading System would impact on their children. Parents were enthusiastic about what they heard and what they observed and felt that Commerce was educating their children with more than a touch of class. Welcoming parents and friends to Open House, Mr. Basili introduces the program for the evening. At right, the Show Choir enter- piers ce So Mrs. Maroney reviews grades with a student and her parents. 74 Student Life Below, Seana Johnson listens as Debbi Meyer helps her with a page three dummy. Sessa i : The Execut ive Staff: Row 1: Darcy Lawler, Debbi Meyer, Linda Falcon and Dedria Andrews Row 2: Lisa _ Hanks, Kevin Chisholm, Demoris Payne, Betty Anne LaMory, Seana Johnson, Mrs. Haley, Gary Perry, Laura Russell. Linda Falcon does some proofreading. Publishing Executive Requires Training Mix together in a bowl two cupfuls of an outgoing person- ality, one cupful of confidence in speaking with a person you hardly know, a pinch of curiosity, a ‘“C’”’ or better average in English, and you have the recipe for a successful newspaper staff member. The 1985-86 Executive staff actually spent their Junior year in a year long Journalism class. In this class they learned the history of the newspaper, how a city newspaper is run, the basics of running the school newspaper, how to research, gather information and write articles, how to take printable photographs, and how to make up a page layout. Thus, they were ready to run a newspaper before they became staff members. . In their Senior year, these trained students became the : ; : : Above, Mrs. Haley, Debbi Meyer, and reporter Darcy Lawler confer on Executive staff and presented the year's happenings, both in an article. Below, reporters Kevin Chisholm and Laura Russell adjust and out of school and their ideas and feelings in the Com- stories to fit a page. merce Executive. This year, as in past years, the staff went to a newspaper seminar at Holyoke Community College. While there, they picked up quite a few tips to use in preparing the Executive. They also attended a video workshop and starred in and produced their own T.V. talk show about newspaper pro- duction. Dedria Andrews, Kevin Chisholm, Linda Falcon, Lisa Gos- selin, Lisa Hanks, Seana Johnson, Betty Anne LaMory, Darcy Lawler, Danielle Pastreck, Demoris Payne, Gary Perry and Laura Russell proved to be an exceptionally hardworking staff. The helpfulness and knowledge of Adviser Mrs. Linda Haley and skill and dedication of Editor-in-Chief Debbi Meyer kept the staff members together as one big happy family and made it possible to publish a newspaper. Student Life 75 CADUCEUS Captures Commerce Class The 1986 Yearbook staff, with creative minds, worked together to make the 1986 CADUCEUS the best yearbook Commerce has ever produced. Under the leadership of Miss Cynthia Murphy, Faculty Adviser, the editorial staff of eighteen dedicated and indus- trious students worked long and hard to produce CADUCEUS - 1986. The successes and accomplishments of the Class of 1986 (and the events of their years at High School of Commerce) were graphically recorded in the pages of the 1986 CADUCEUS. Much study and evaluation was involved in selecting theme, style of page layout, illustration style, photographic character and con- tent and applicable high-tech graphics. The actual page design proved to be a time consuming but fascinating activity for the student staff. Miss Murphy stated “The staff members showed such enthusiam and perseverance that | am proud to be associated with them in the production of this quality publication - they were super!” Cactditors Sharon Pratt and Orlando Fuentes coordinated a staff composed of two-year veterans Heidi Gaudet, Aida Diaz and Cindy Guerci and several new participants. Members new this year to the challenges of yearbook production included Brenda Maillet, Angel Reyes, Lorena Garcia, Angel Maldonaldo, Kari Harder, Gilberto Hernandez, Debbi Meyer, Lisa McCormick, Kara Pepper, Linda Morris, Deidre Troy, Sherri Stovall and Carrie Tyler. Juniors Joshua Fontanez and Marily Rivera and Freshman Sonia Schanck contri- buted their photographic skills on a volunteer basis when needed. The innovative ideas of this group helped contribute to the success of the 1986 CADUCEUS. Mrs. Nadine Christman coordinated the work of securing advertising revenue for the yearbook in her ca- pacity as advertising staff adviser. All the members of the CADUCEUS staff cooperated to produce the excellent yearbook which captures the memorable events in Heidi Gaudet checks over the layout design before she selects the the high school careers of the members of the High School of pictures for the nave and writes the copy and captions — a procedure Commerce Class of 1986. necessary to complete each of the 168 pages in this CADUCEUS. Above, Adviser Miss Murphy and Josten’s Publishing Representative Don Lendry cooperate on initial plans for 1986 at the Summer Yearbook Work- shop in Rhode Island which was attended by yearbook staffers. At right, Orig Fuentes and Angel Maldonado collaborate to get the work accom- plished. 76 Student Life At left, Gilberto Hernandez keeps his eye on the photographer while Brenda Maillet and Angel Maldonado work uninterrupted. Lower left, Cindy Guerci carefully draws the Senior layout. Below, CADUCEUS Business Staffers plan a page layout for advertising. S eiae cee TR = FY mregponeosha Above, the 1986 CADUCEUS Staff includes: Row 1: Carrie Tyler, Aida Diaz, Kari Harder, Heidi Gaudet, Lorena Garcia. Row 2: Cindy Guerci, Angel Reyes, Debbi Meyer, Deidre Troy, Brenda Maillet. Row 3: Sherri Stovall, Sharon Pratt, Gilberto Hernandez, Orlando Fuentes, Angel Maldonado, Adviser Miss Murphy. At left, Business Staff members Victor Vargas and Michelle Denning are happy to look for prospective ad sales customers. Student Life 77 Selestine Cole, winner of the 1986 theme contest with ‘The Key To The Future,” is seated with Indrani Peyton who was selected as the representative from Commerce to the Bay State Career Association Leadership Team. Program Teaches Gaining employment can be methodical and fun accord- ing to approximately 100 Commerce Seniors enrolled in our chapter of the Jobs for Baystate Graduates program. During this second successful year of participation by High Schoo! of Commerce students, Seniors who opted not to immediately pursue higher education are trained to adjust to the working world. These students learn about the variety of jobs available in our world and are helped to select the fields which seem suitable for them. During non-credit class sessions, instruction is given in the correct procedures for te out i creating ef- fective resumes, displaying leadership skills and behaving appropriately in a variety of work situations. This background career information and related job skills information is reinforced by pertinent counseling and job placement efforts by the two program leaders, Miss Pratt and Mr. Gagnon. With assistance from these leaders, stu- dents are able to contact potential employers for full-time placement after graduation, possibly beginning as a part time job during their senior year. Each year the Bay State Career Association - Jobs for Bay State Graduates Installation Ceremony is an important even- ing occasion attended by friends and relatives who fill the Commerce Auditorium. Mr. Basili presided at the January 22, 1986 candle light Installation Ceremony, followed by Mr. James King of West- vaco who stressed the importance of systematic preparation for a productive job search. An enjoyable reception took place after the Ceremony in the Commerce Cafeteria. Sev- eral students spoke of the value of the program. Betty-Anne LaMory said “Even though we receive no credit for the course, it is well worth the effort we put in it. The more we put in it, the more we get out of it,’ while Dedria Andrews stated ‘The program for Jobs for Bay State : Graduates teaches us the proper way to proceed in the business world. It shows us how to sell ourselves in a realistic way.” Job Search Skills i Above, Seniors Brenda Martinez, Angel Trinidad and Julio Santana are | ’ participating in an experiment for Jobs for Baystate Graduates. Below, | | oe Ms. Pratt and Seniors Terrell Hill, Ann Marie Brown and Tonya Johnson | assemble handouts for their clas Jobs for Baystate Graduates Officers and Advisers include: Row 1: Yvette Carter, Indrani Peyton, Anna Trezza, Angela Streeter, Christy Woods, Antonia Robles, Advis- er Miss Pratt. Row 2: Diana Lake, Selestine Cole, Monique Franklin, Nereida Lisboa, Adviser Mr. Gagnon. 78 Student Life At left, Mr. Garner, a Research Chemist from Mon- santo Chemical, speaks to Mr. Whitney’s classes about career possibilities. Below, Amelia Vasquez, Madeline Torres, Minerva Centeno and Cynthia Guerra listen intently to Mr. Garner. Career Opportunities Thru Pro-Motion Bl _ PRO-MOTION is the name given to an educational pro- gram sponsored by HSCG, the Greater Springfield Coalition of Greeks, a network of Black fraternity and sorority gradu- ates organized to provide social, cultural, recreational and educational programming in the Springfield area, primarily to inform minority students about career possibilities. PRO-MOTION provides the Springfield Public Schools with speakers - primarily minorities - to ‘serve as positive role models to students.” The principal reason for bringing speakers into the classrooms at Commerce is to inform stu- dents that there are possible careers which may interest them, and that the speakers are presently at work in these areas. “PRO-MOTION intends to bring the working world to the classroom, and take the students to the world of jobs and careers.”” Students who become interested in the careers described may be invited to visit the speaker’s company. This program is expected to fill a gap in the information provided minority students by the schools, and inspire additional effort by students who have positive information about the success achieved by the speakers. Companies which have sent speakers to Commerce on January 21 and February 11, 1986 include the following: Digital Equipment Corporation, Monsanto Chemical, West- vaco, Henderson Funeral Home, Mass. Mutual and Wall Street Journal. Speakers also came from Westfield State Col- lege, University of Massachusetts and Massachusetts State Police. Much student interest in the program was manifested. } Mr. Forrant’s students get first-hand information about Accounting from Sondra Snell of the Digital Equipment Corporation. Student Life 79 Current Issues Highlight The year 1985-86 was remarkable for several reasons. The City of Springfield celebrated its 350th Birthday this year. Beautiful fireworks on New Year’s Eve, with cold but excellent weather, brought large crowds to the newly renovated downtown area. Court Square was filled with revelers who then proceeded to the Paramount Theater where Mayor Richard Neal gave a review of Springfield’s accomplishments, followed by the showing of the multimedia promotional presentation developed to “sell” the City to prospective developers and investors. The year saw the completion of the long awaited Central High School - constructed to replace Classical High and Technical High Schools - which is physically located far from the business center of Springfield, at the corner of Bay and Roosevelt Avenue close to Putnam Vocational and Technical High School. This means there are now only three high schools for Spring- field students to attend, and our High School of Commerce is the only one close to the business center of Springfield, very appro- priate since Commerce specializes in business: training. High School of Commerce graduates continued their education at Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Commu- nity College. Massachusetts adopted a seat belt law. Auto insurance rates rose, partly because of damage from the freak hail storm. Massa- chusetts’ Tip O'Neil retired after many years of being Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nationally Ronald Reagan was busy creating tax reform as well as conferring with the Russian leaders. Martin Luther King, Jr. was . honored by a Federal Holiday celebration of his birthday. The New England Patriots made it to the Super Bowl but lost 48 to 10 to Miami, Burger King found ‘‘Herb” to rival “Ronald” and offered $1,000.00 to anyone else who could spot him. McDon- ald’s came out with the new McD.L.T. The terrible tragedy of the January Space Shuttle crash involved us particularly because teacher Christa McAuliffe was a native of nearby Framingham, MA and taught in our neighboring state of New Hampshire. The AIDS trauma atracted much attention and created much fear. Financing for research into the cause of this dread disease spurted after it was publicized as the cause of death of movie star Rock Hudson. T. V. producer Victoria Hamburg, assisted by Joan Rivers, Gregory Hines, Penny Marshall, Steve Martin, Randy New- man and the Whether Girls staged an Aids Medical Foundation Benefit in Manhattan on May 19th which raised more than $500,000.00. Dionne Warwick and friends produced the song “‘That’s What Friends Are For” and donated all profits to AIDS Research. The year 1985-1986 included a wide range from very favorable to catastrophic events. 80 Student Life The crew of the space shuttle Challenger perished in the terrible Janu- ary catastrophe but the spirit and memory of their mission will live forever in the hearts of Americans. Mayor Richard Neal (center) dis- The death of Rock Hudson so- cusses Springfield’s future with Prin- lidified public support for the cipal Basiliand Superintendent Dona- crusade to develop a cure for hoe. AIDS. | | | . | President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan led the U.S.A with a touch of class. At left, New England Patriots showed their spirit ¢ they made it all the way to the Super Bowl. ‘We Are The World’ Above, Billy Joel made headlines again with his marriage to super model Christie Brinkley. At right, Live Aid Concert organizer Bob Gel- dof made history with his benefit concerts. Miami Vice star, Don Johnson was the most popular TV actor for 1986 both in the nation and at HSC. Entertainment was excellent in the year 1985-86! Whitney Houston made it to the top of the singles charts when her album “Whitney Houston” went platinum. Much money was garnered _ by the performances. Prince earned $30 million in ticket sales on his thirty-two city “Purple Rain’ tour. The Pointer Sisters made the Top Forty Billboards with their top hits “Jump,” “I’m So Excited,” and “Neutron Dance.” Madonna, again a star this year, scored with her Concert Tour in June. Success did not stop with musical achievements for Madon- na this year. On August 16, 1985, Madonna married Sean Penn, se - CU thereby creating the most unlikely showbiz couple of the year. wy They were very private, but the world learned the details from _ The Rambo craze hit the nation inspired by the Sylvester Stallone war People Magazine. epic. Another interesting entertainment world marriage took place in New York City during the early Spring. On March 23, 1985, Christie Brinkley married Billy Joel on a large yacht which was cruising around Manhattan, thereby giving some significance to his song ‘Uptown Girl.” Their wedding reception was held at the Water’s Edge, a very exclusive and expensive restaurant near the Queensborough Bridge, with a picturesque view of the Manhat- tan skyline. Christie was pictured on the cover of People Maga- zine early in 1986 with their beautiful baby. On July 13th, the performers in the music field got together to raise money for African Famine Relief. They presented the Live Aid Concert and raised $65 million. Another example of the good accomplished by the leaders of the Music World occurred on September 22nd when Willie Nel- Another famous marriage that made headlines was the union of Rock $0 and others put together the Farm Aid Concert to help the legend, Bruce Springsteen and Julianne Phillips. Below, England’s Prince — farmers of America. This concert raised $10 million to assist the Charles and Lady Diana met the Reagans on their whirlwind tour of | indigent farmers. America this year. Two of television’s best shows this year were “The Cosby Show,” starring Bill Cosby and ‘‘Miami Vice,” starring Don John- son and Philip Michael Thomas. Both shows received outstanding ratings. Among some of the other great new shows this year were ‘‘Who’s the Boss?” with Tona Danza and “Growing Pains.” “Moonlighting’’ made a comeback this year and received better ratings than ever before. The year 1985-86 recorded many successes in the Entertain- ment World. All the named performers showed a touch of class and received great recognition and financial rewards. : a . ihe F . E Gg 4 ‘ bs Ri deaee ae 8 3 Nile ah Student Life 81 Thank You And Good Luck Mr. Ellison es � § 2, 2 Mr. Ellison, who had been the Commerce librarian for many Ep ial years, retired on September 27, 1985. A retirement party was (7 held for him so both teachers and students could wish him farewell. He left with many fond memories of the school where he had spent 30 years. Born and educated in Worcester, Mr. Ellison graduated from Clark University and received a Master’s degree in English from Brown University. When he first started at Commerce in 1955, he was employed as a teacher in the English Department. After ten years of teach- ing, he decided he wanted a change and applied for the position of librarian. He improved our library because when he first became librarian the library had only contained approximately 3,000 ancient, outdated books, whereas now the library is burst- ing with over 8,000 books. We will always remember and appreciate the work and dedi- cation he has put into the developing library. We want to thank Mr. Ellison for all he has done for Com- merce and we want to wish him the best of luck for the coming years, which he plans to spend travelling around the world with his wife and helping less fortunate people. 3 . a Above, Mr. Ellison chats about his retirement plans with Miss Mur- phy. Left, Mr. Ellison takes a break from the party crowd to grab a bite to eat and to share some time with Senior Raymond Choiniere, a 82 Student Life Library Aide and organizer of this party. uniors Juniors Develop Class In Busy Year : The Class of 1987 started this year with a total of 475 students. There were 290 girls and 185 boys in this very active class. The Juniors wasted no time in getting themselves organized. During the summer they had a car wash and at the start of the year held a magazine drive, the first one ever in Commerce history. They also sold their ‘Class of 1987” T-shirts. During the year the Juniors were busy with many school activities. They placed a Suggestion Box in the cafeteria through which the students could voice their opinions, an innovation which proved popular. They also sponsored a fall dance with the Senior Class which was very successful. This took place at United Skates of America. In June they had their Junior Prom which was a largely at- tended dinner and dance held at Valle’s Steak House. None of the Juniors’ success could have been achieved with- out the help of their advisors, Miss Hogan, Miss Belton, and Mrs. Groomes. The Junior Class officers elected were: Shannon Magee as President, Carla Triplett as the Vice-President, Hen- ryne Lockett as the Secretary, and Joshua Fontanez, Tina Miller, Heather Scannell, Suzette Bennett, Jewell Rice, and Kristine Schmidt as members of the Student Council. The Juniors are prepared and ready to become effective Seniors. Elizabeth Acevedo Lizzette Acevedo Racheal Acevedo Dionne Allen Jamison Atkins Madelyn Baez Pauline Bailey Dionne Banks Candace Barger Suzanne Baril April Barnes Jacqueline Barre Carrie Barringer Y’Elaun Basley Yolanda Bass Nancy Bennefield Olinda Bernardes Nora Billings 84 Juniors Above, Junior Raymond Rivera concentrates on his assignment. Below, Juniors Rosemary Caceres and Lucy Rosado work on a plan for sending computer notes. Sally Bland Steven Boateng Yolanda Bolden Sylvie Bouffard Shawnda Boyd Lee Brandzel Ronda Bridges Bobby Brown David Brown Ronda Brown Tanya Brown Emilio Burgos Luz Burgos Ralph Capua Taryl Capuano Jean Carpenter Juan Castillo Leila Castonguay Alex Caustco Minerva Centeno Ying Bun Chung Ying Hung Chung Lisa Clarke Cary Clemons Oneida Collazo Quotisha Collins Norma Colon Shannon Connelley Ruben Corales Elisier Cortes Sandra Cortes Karen Costa Lisa Coty Anthony Cox Barbara Cruz Carmen Cuffie Juniors 85 Daniel Cumba Quenell Cundiff Paula Czupryna James Daniels Andre Davis Virginia Davis William DeFelice Scott DeGray Scott Del Pozzo Michelle Denning Lynne Descoteau Luz Diaz Lydia Diaz Maribel Diaz Wanda Diaz Lisa Donohue Yolanda Doughty Deborah Deuglas Glenn Dowler Michelle Dutton Wayne Edwards Allison Eng Laura Enos Karen Erdely Tamika Evans Tara Evans Gregory Figler Sandra Figueroa Roberto Flores Sabrina Flowers Joshua Fontanez Bryan Foster Tracey Foster James Fournier Barbara Fox Michelle Galaska 86 Juniors Junior Jose “Chely” Rodriguez studies hard for his midterm exam in English. Carlos Garcia Carlos Garcia Manuel Garcia Keith Garvin Keisha Gaynor Karen Glover Lori Glynn Reinaldo Gomalez Ivan Gonzalez Ivette Gonzalez Sonia Gonzalez Zoraida Gonzalez Karen Granger Candace Gray Kevin Gray Beth Griffin Catherine Grondin Angel Guzman Ivette Hairston Karen Harrington Dennette Harris Melodie J. H atten Darrell Headley Dawn Hearn Patricia Hearne Michael Hendrix Diana Hernandez Juniors 87 Edward Hernandez Maria Hernandez Virna Hernandez Timothy Herring Carolyn Heywood Jodi Hilbert Tonya Hicks Lisa Hill Pauline Hines Audra Holt Sharon House Laura Howe Trilena Hudgins Felicia Jackson Alicea Joaquin Andrew Johnson Blease Johnson Danielle Johnson Ronald Johnson Sarah Johnson Shawn Johnson Susan Jones Elaine Kazin Kathy Keeler Lewis Kelly Bozena Kopec Steven Kostorizos Keeping her ‘eyes on the copy” is Junior Jewell Price. 88 Juniors Jennifer L. Kotelnicki Denise Kushner Ann M. LaGasse Hope Lamica Nancy LaMountain Rafael Landrau Daniel LaPierre Bobbi-Jo Laurion Michele Leith James Lewis Julius Lewis Regina Lewis Henryne Lockett Darlene J. Lopardo Liz Lopez Elizabeth Lugo Lourdes Lugo Maria Magalhaes Shannon Magee Kitam Makkiya Mia Mancione Eleonora Manzi James Manzi Danette Marquez Wanda Marrero Araceliz Martinez Lizbeth Martinez Nancy Martinez Joe Masarone Michelle Mascaro Sandra Mason Steven Mathis Tangy McAllister Michael McDonald Karen McKnight Isabel Melendez Juniors 89 Maribel Merced Donna R. Meyer Sofia Milano Lawrence Miller Tina Miller Carla M. Mills James Miner Idalia Miranda Brian Misco David Mitchell Kathleen Mondon Troy Morris William Motley John Murphy Michael Murray Nicholas Navarro Lisa Naylor Carla Nazario Jason Nelson Gloria Nieves Nina Norman Patrick Nunnally Maura O'Donnell Maritza Ortega Luis Ortiz Maria Osorio Maritza Ostolaza Jackie Otey Joseph Pagan Rose Marie Parra Sandra Parsons Amarylis Perez Clarissa Perez Diana Perez Tina Petri Jose Pires 90 Juniors Gary Piteo Ricky Planas Lisa Plopper Monica Plummer Lena Poulin Louis Prendergast Stephen Pulchtopek George Quinones Luz Quinones Danny Ramirez Francisco Ramirez Madeline Ramos Paulena Randolph Ronald Raschilla Michelle Rawlins Michelle Redmond Lisa Reed Tracie Reome William Rhone Vincenza Ricciardi Jewell Rice Evelyn Rivera Gloria Rivera Marily Rivera Mary Rivera Nitza Rivera Raymond Rivera Jonathan Roath Charles Roberts Leslie Robinson Daisy Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez Luz Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Susan Rodriguez Louis Rogers Juniors 91 Lissette Rosa Paulita Rosado Jorge Rosario Juan Rosario Louis Rosario Luz Rosario April Roy Angie Ruiz Beatrice Ruscitti Bruce Rust Julio Sanchez Ivette Sanders Carol Santiago Hector Santiago Juana Santiago Martina Santiago Heather Scannell Kristine Schmidt Christa Schott Karen Severino Toby Shea Victoria Shepard Arduino Siniscalchi Jackie Smith Peter Soto Anthony Stewart Sherri Stovall Wendy Sullivan David Swan Jonathan Swan David Switzer Laura Szklarz Belinda Talbert Sharon Taylor Marilyn Tessier Terekah Thaxton 92 Juniors RY. Concentration is the key to academic success for Junior Eliza- THE CITY LI BRARY aa SPRINGFIELD (MA) CITY LIBMWARY | Tracy Theres Lynn Thomas Jeannette Thornton Robert Tobin Alisa Torres Carlos Torres Evelyn Torres Israel Torres Jim Torres Jose Angel Torres Judy Torres Richard Torres Alan Tracy Michelle Trillo Carla Triplett Tracy Truman James Turner Carrie Tyler Brenda VanValkenburg Clarisa Vargas Enrique Vargas Angel Vasquez Jose Vasquez Willie Vega Jannette Velasquez Rosa Velez Sonia Velez Juniors 93 Mon ica Waddell Jason Wardenburg Denton Washington Rosie Washington Janet Watt Kelly Weeks Gerome White Donna Wierzbowski Deaven Williams Edith Williams Jacqueline Williams Lena Williams Esther Wimbish Jimmy Witter Terri Wood Delphine Wray Leon Wyche Lenise Youmans Winifred Youmans Laura Lee Howe enjoys her Junior class above. Below, Junior Arduino Siniscal- chi concentrates on his timing. At left, Senior Nichelle Carrington and Juniors Sandy Lederer and Carlos Torres work on their group assignment. At right, Mrs. Symanski assists Junior Yolanda Banks. ICS Academ Mr. Gene F. Basili, the distinguished principal of the High School of Commerce and his Administrative Staff, Assistant Prin- cipals Adelina DiSanti and William Phillips, very definitely add a touch of class to our high school by their appearance, activities and accomplishments. The superior reputation which Com- merce enjoys because of its excellently prepared Business stu- dents and its successful college preparatory students has been acquired because of the outstanding leadership of our efficient Commerce Leadership Displays, administration. One effect of Commerce’s superior reputation has been a large increase in student enrollment this year. The school year 1985-86 has been an outstanding one for Commerce. At the suggestion of Principal Basili, and in part due to the excellent reputation of the school, two students, Matthew Schott and Roberto Hernandez, have been admitted to Holyoke Community College for business courses at no charge while still attending Commerce - thus definitely displaying a touch of class! Commerce excels among Springfield high schools because of its outstanding computer program - the one mentioned by May- or Neal during his Inaugural Address when he was discussing Springfield’s assets. This computer program has allowed Com- merce graduates to compete with area college students on a very favorable basis. A new Raider Outlet School Store where students can imple- ment their marketing skills has served to improve students’ school spirit because of the variety of merchandise available which helps to demonstrate the ‘Red Raider” spirit. Commerce students have responded very favorably to the new grading policy which requires an average of ‘“C”’ or above in order to be able to participate in any extra curricular activity. This year we have participated in the Jobs for Bay State gradu- ates, a worthwhile program. Our students have been entertained by many successful as- semblies and informed by presentations such as the Black Histo- ry play. A large number of parents visited Commerce for Open House and were able to confer with the faculty and discuss the aca- demic progress of their children after being greeted in the Auditorium by Mr. Basili, Miss DiSanti and Mr. Phillips and being entertained by the musical groups who have performed in the community and further improved the reputation of Commerce. Senior Victor Cortes’ hall story brings a smile to Mr. Basili’s face. 96 Administration Mr. Gene F. Basili Principal Prior to the Grand Opening of Commerce’s new Computer Center, Principal Gene F. Basili, School Committee Chairperson Raymond Di- } Pasquale, Mayor Richard Neal and Superintendent Thomas Donahoe discuss Commerce’s next plan for advancement. 4 { Imbues A Touch Of Class Mr. William Phillips Assistant Principal Above, Mr. Phillips pauses during his daily check on student atten- dance. At right, Mr. Basili awards Danielle Meunier a Merriam Webster dictionary in honor of her second year membership in the National Honor Society during this year’s Installation Ceremony held at the Flaming Pit. Our Administrators lead towards success. Miss Adelina DiSanti Assistant Principal Miss DiSanti stops to answer Senior Michael Ireland’s question on school Dis- missal Policy. Academics 97 At left, Mrs. Blodgett and Mrs. Reed check graduation standings for senior girls. Above, Mr. Serafino concentrates on finding a job match for a qualified senior. Need Some Good Advice? The Commerce Guidance Department consists of six counsel- ors who assist and guide all students in several important ways. One of the counselors plays a major role in the life of each student for his or her three years at Commerce. All the counsel- ors assist students in determining career and educational objec- tives, selecting courses of study and picking the programs which will best suit the students’ present and future needs. They also maintain students’ educational records, keep track of their grades, their credits, their absences, their honors and contact their parents if necessary. Presently Mrs. Blodgett guides the Senior girls, Miss Hogan the Juniors girls and Mrs. Hatchett the Freshman girls while Mr. Laville advises Special Needs students, Mr. Smith counsels Junior and Freshman boys and Mr. Serafino, the Placement Counselor, guides Senior boys. Mrs. Blodgett and Mr. Serafino meet in the Fall with every Senior and discuss individual programs to make sure every stu- dent is taking the right courses for his her career choice and is carrying enough credits to graduate. They talk with, advise and help students with any questions they have about finding a good job after graduation or selecting the right college. Mr. Serafino advises all students about college applications, financial aid, scholarships and all other college-related problems. He also finds part time or full time jobs for students, and administers the PSAT tests and the annual Military Test. Mrs. Reed, the Guid- ance Secretary, facilitates the work of all the counselors. Guidance computers, GIS for college information and ACES for relevant vocational information, also help Commerce stu- Junior Ella Thomas reviews her record with Miss Hogan. dents choose wisely. Mrs. Blodgett Mrs. Hatchett Miss Hogan Mr. Lavelle . ; _ : . ; : Jka r. Serafino Mr. Smith Guidance Guidance Guidance Guidance Guidance ane 98 Academics English Program Provides Skills For All This year the English Department is ‘‘striving for excellence in every area,” according to Department Chairman Mrs. Karr. The courses will be tailored to fit different needs. Placement in a specific class will be according to a student’s goals and needs. For college prep students the main emphasis will be on litera- ture and writing skills so that these areas will be familiar to students when they enter college. For business students gram- mar plus oral speaking skills will be emphasized. Reading, Basic Skills drills and understanding of literature are stressed for the career students. The curriculum for the business and career student is designed to teach each student how to express him- self and to speak properly. The books read in class and the audio visuals are important activities. The English Department hopes each student will enjoy the books and be encouraged to read more on his own. The English Department keeps up with world changes by selecting appropriate books. Last year the students read George Orwell’s 1984. Ths year the big issue in the world was apartheid in South Africa. The English classes read a story which takes place in South Africa. | Above, Senior Maureen Washington carefully proofreads her compo- 4 Students at Commerce receive the best English program POs | sition. Below, Mrs. Haley shows some Hallowe’en spirit as she puts sible for present and future use because the course of study is magic in her Journalism classes. regularly updated. oN RE EEN CRORES eee Freshmen in Miss Murphy’s English | class work diligently. Mrs. Arnold Mr. Arrecchea Mrs. Astorino Mrs. Barber Miss Belton Mr. Bennett Home Economics Bilingual Science Secretarial Secretarial Socal Studies Academics 99 Economics, Government Replace World History In September of 1986, several Social Studies course changes will be implemented, as a result of the decisions made ina recent Workshop which reviewed and evaluated the pertinence and | relevance of the Social Studies course offerings. Ss All Freshmen will study Economics for the first half of the year. It was decided by Mr. Carrier, Department Chairman, Miss Kal- loch, and Mr. Bennett that Economics, which is the science that deals with the production, distribution and consumption of commodities, would be very valuable and provide basic neces- sary knowledge for students whose interests were directed to- ward participation in the business world. Since Economics deals with the production and management of material wealth, a knowledge of the terminology and concepts of the subject is expected to be most helpful. A study of finance and the intrica- cies of the money supply is basic to an understanding of Eco- nomics, so students will approach some of their other Com- merce courses with more understanding as a result of this cur- riculum modernization. The second half of the Freshman year will find Business stu- dents taking the new course entitled Government. This will provide an overview of people’s rights and duties as citizens. Students will become aware that the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches form a series of checks and balances which allow our democratic form of government to function effectly. How laws are made and how business is regulated will be clari- Above, American History offers interesting reading for Senior Angel fied. World History and World Geography were relaced by these Reyes. Below, Mr. Glashow and Mr. Carrier stand ready for action two courses which are expected to be very popular. during Open House. Miss Kalloch uses the overhead to present some key points. Mr. Black Miss Blakeslee Miss Canarie Mr. Carrier Miss Cheney Mrs. Christman Business Mathematics Secretarial Social Studies English Secretarial Sei ett it emus 100 Academics ‘al Above Junior Dionne Banks works on her translation as Miss Felix assists another student. At right, Mr. O’Brien reviews an exercise as Junior Kitam Mikkiya checks her work. Language Study Expands Career Options The Foreign Language teachers at Commerce are Miss Felix, Miss Murray, Mr. O’Brien, and Miss Czekanski. They teach classes in French 1, French 2 and French 3 and Spanish 1,2,3,4 and a conversational Spanish class. Spanish has a higher enrollment due to the large number of Hispanic students and also because Spanish presently affords a great advantage in career opportunities, because so many of our Spanish speaking population are unable to converse in English. The Foreign Language Department sponsors a very popular food festival and field trips to New York and Boston. The mem- bers of the department keep very busy because there is a city- wide recitation contest. There is a Foreign Language week in March and many Guest Speakers address the classes. This year we have an assistant teacher from Spain. A foreign language is very beneficial in some careers. Employ- ers look for a person who can speak effectively with the non- English speaking public. Our Foreign Language department pro- vides excellent training in both French and Spanish, definite career oriented subjects for the 80's. Senior Seana Johnson checks her glossary for the vocabulary in her translation. Mr. Czech __ Miss Czekanski Mr. Czelusniak Mr. Dougal Mrs. Dunn Mr. Ellison Business Foreign Languages English Physical Education English Librarian : Academics 101 “SS At left, Senior Kimberly Brooks checks her work with the assignment on the board. Above, Mrs. Watson finds time to smile during Math class. Mathematics Requirements Increase This year, students in College Prep courses are required to take three instead of two years of math to graduate. With choices among Algebra I, Algebra Il, Geometry, and Elementary Analysis (which covers Trigonometry and gives an introduction to Calculus) it is quite easy for students to get the required courses for college as well as filling their schedule for the three years. Business Math is offered for students in the Business Pro- gram. Unlike last year, Miss Blakeslee, Department Chairperson for the first year, did not hold special study classes for students taking the SAT’s. This material was instead covered in regular math classes. While the number of students in College Prep math classes has stayed about the same, there were not enough students interest- ed in starting a Math Club this year. Miss Blakeslee, who is Acting Chairperson of the Math Department, hopes, however, that there will be a Math Club next year. In addition to Miss Blakeslee, the Math Department also in- cludes several dedicated individuals, one being Mrs. Watson, who also works hard to ensure that the students are getting the math background they need for college and careers. As chairperson, it is Miss Blakeslee who has to keep abreast of what is being made available by book publishers and others in the way of materials for teaching math in order that she may accurately evaluate texts and other study materials when order- ing new books and supplies. ‘Everybody can’t be tops; we all have different talents and take different places in the world,” Miss Blakeslee said. “I wish that the high school students could learn early on that so much of their success is really up to them. Seeing students who say they don’t like math and then have a. mathematical concept work for them and seeing them be suc- Senior Giezi Colon uses study time to work diligently on his Trigonom- cessful is the greatest pleasure for a teacher.” etry homework. Miss Felix Mr. Fiori Mr. Forrant Mrs. Gagnon Mr. Gagnon — ©. Foreign Languages AIC Business Secretarial Baystate Grads — Social Studies 102 Academics Commerce Updates Science Program High School of Commerce students are presently offered three different science courses; biology, which studies all as- pects of living things, chemistry, which is the study of the com- position and structure of matter, and physics, which studies energy and the changes in matter it produces. Commerce business students are required to take one year of general biology. General biology gives a basic understanding of science and helps a student cope in today’s rapidly changing world. The College Preparatory students are required to take one year of College Preparatory biology and one year of either chemistry or physics. The two years of science enable a student planning to go to college to meet the high standards of colleges with a strong background in and a deeper appreciation of the sciences. During the past year the enrollment in chemistry and in phys- ics has increased. Also, the facilities and equipment for these subjects have been updated. The science rooms have new labo- ratory stations to facilitate learning these subjects. Because chemistry and physics involve a lot of mathematics, students are required to have taken at least one year of algebra, but the stronger the math background the more understanding a student will have of the formulas. In today’s world, physics can lead a student into a career of engineering, and biology and chemistry can prepare a student for careers in the medical field such as nursing, and dental assisting, and careers in tle environmental field. The science courses at Commerce do provide students with the information the high quality colleges are looking for, al- though the student will only gain as much as is put into the study of them. Freshmen John LaBelle and Erika Nichols look on as classmate Ingrid Small puts theory into practice using the microscope. eee At right, Mr. Mylonakis demonstrates a scientific concept for Ericka Nichols, Ingrid Small and John LaBelle. Above, Mr. Albano confers with Carmelo Toledo and his parents during Open House. Mr. Gaughan Mr. Glashow Mrs. Gonet Mr. Gonzalez Mr. Gormally Mrs. Grace Business Social Studies Secretarial Bilingual Business English } 4A Academics 103 At left, Mrs. Schumann demonstrates modeling techniques for Senior Jaime Goncalves. Above, Juniors Hector Santiago, David Brown and Luis Rosario work on their drawing skills. Students Develop Creative Talents Art at the High School of Commerce affords a cultural as well as vocational opportunity for the students. Art History and the works of the Renaissance artists are stud- ied because an important goal of the entire Art program is to have students aware of and appreciative of the work of outstand- ing artists. Traditional Art is basic to the Commerce Art program because Mrs. Schumann feels that “Traditional Art gives each student building blocks to build an individual style.” Students learn many art skills and techniques in a logical se- quence. Studied are methods of showing objects in proper pro- portion, enlarging without distortion, using pleasing colors and shades, preparing interesting designs, and composing attractive presentations. Portrait preparation is studied and-many media are used. As part of the Art program calligraphy and pottery making and design and decoration are taught. Batik, using bees’ wax and dyes to decorate cloth, is also studied, as is stencilling. The Art projects of many students are displayed in exhibits at local malls. The opening of the newly redecorated Raider Outlet featured student Art work on display. Three levels of Art classes are available. Art | and Art II may be elected by Freshmen and Juniors but Art III is reserved for Seniors. Art classes are valuable because students’ powers of ee observation and analysis are developed and their creative talents 7 are enhanced. Working on his scale construction techniques is Senior Ruben Garcia. Mrs. Groomes Mr. Guerra Mrs. Gumlaw Mrs. Haley Mrs. Heffernan Mrs. Henr Secretarial Social Studies Secretarial English Reading Secretaria 104 Academics Choral Variety Key To Music Program The Music Department at Commerce includes a band and several choirs. Miss Wcislo, Head of the Department, is in charge of all the choirs. Students who join the choirs do so for a number of reasons: they enjoy the feeling of having someone appreciate their tal- ents, they have a feeling of personal satisfaction because they know they have worked very hard and accomplished much, and they are happy that they can entertain and give pleasure to others because of their talents and efforts. There are several different choirs including the Freshman Choir, the Advanced Girls Choir, the Madrigal Choir, and the Show Choir, each with different specialties. The Freshman Choir is strictly an elective subject. Any student may sign up without an audition. Basically, the members sing with or without a piano and learn performance techniques. Advanced Girls Choir sings more difficult music, including two and three part melodies. They study and present traditional as well as nontraditional music. Madrigal Choir usually performs with no piano, which is the characteristic style for this kind of group. Concert Choir studies and presents new styles and old styles of music, and is quite advanced in their performances. The Show Choir is the most challenging group of all. Members have to have strong voices and some background in dancing. aoe The Show Choir is geared toward contemporary updated styles of music. They study and present selections from Broadway The Madrigal Choir performs for parents at Open House. show tunes with dancing. The choirs have been invited to perform at different places including Shriner’s Hospital, Digital Equipment Company, Twelve Pynchon Street, the Marriott Hotel, several downtown restaurants and most of the local Shopping Malls. Commerce has always been recognized for its excellent busi- ness programs, and now the public has come to appreciate the High School of Commerce for the very talented performing choirs also. Above, Miss Wcislo conducts a choral performance with enthusiasm. At right, the Show Choir performs one of their dance a nd song rou- tines. Mrs. Holt Mr. Hurley Mr. Jasiewicz Miss Kalloch Mrs. Karr Mrs. Kligerman Business English Social Studies Social Studies English Secretarial @ 2 ‘ , ; —- ws” : J ‘= y, a i : 7 ti oy yi —t aN N “oR raed ; Academics 105 At left, Senior Betty Anne LaMory shows that mixing salad can be fun and sanitary. Above, skills learned in Home Ec can lead to party fun. Family Life Courses Interest Students The Home Economics Department at Commerce presents four courses - Family Relations, Child Development, Home Management, and Interior Design. Through course work and class activities the Home Economics teachers’ main goal is to strengthen the students’ knowledge of family life. In Family Relations, the students are taught what it means to be mature, responsible adults, to have respect for their family and others in our society, and to know the responsiblities in- volved when they have a family of their own. The activities in this course involve guest speakers, mock weddings and job inter- Views. Child Development students are involved in a project where they learn to care for an egg (a chicken egg) which is considered their ‘baby’. This project is designed to help the student learn how delicate a baby is, the responsibilities involved in taking care of a baby, and what it means to be a good parent. The students participate in mock parties for children, listen to guest speakers and participate in a field trip to the Early Childhood Daycare Center of Greater Springfield. The students observe children in a classroom setting. They learn what makes a good daycare center and get insight into daycare teaching as a career. The students in Home Management are taught how to pro- vide food, shelter, clothes and other necessities for the family by managing their resources. The activities in this course include class discussions, film strips, and practice in making a variety of foods. In Interior Design the students are taught how to care for and decorate the home. Their activities include class discussions, film strips, and learning how to make things for the home. Both boys and girls enjoy these courses because it gives them an understanding of all the responsibilities involved in having a family. Sampling class projects is tasty business according to Senior Rosa Es- trada. EE Mr. LaFlamme Mr. Larregui Mrs. Malesta Mrs. Maloney Mrs. Markowski Mr. Masi Mathematics Bilingua Home Economics Business English Computer Science 106 Academics Phys Ed Expands To Full Year Course This year there is a change in the way the Physical Education classes are scheduled. During the previous years students at- tended class every day for half of the year. Now all the gym classes are held every other day. The reason for this is because every student, by law, is required to have Physical Education from September to June. This way every student has gym for the whole year. The students consider this a very enjoyable change. An important part of the Freshmen curriculum is the AAHPER tests. The AAHPER is a series of tests that students take in their fifth, seventh, and tenth grades to determine their physical abili- ty. The sports that the Freshmen are taught are soccer, soccer skills, volleyball skills, volleyball, softball skills, softball, floor hockey and indoor hockey. First Aid is also taught during Fresh- man Year. The Junior activities include learning the rules and practicing the activities of: soccer, badminton, volleyball, group games, softball, and C.P.R. The Senior curriculum includes studying rules and activities of tennis, archery, softball, volleyball, and golf. Unfortunately, basketball cannot be played because the classes are too large. Also there are no gymnastic or dancing classes taught because a gymnastic unit and a P.A. system are needed for these. Credit for all the wonderful activities which the students enjoy so much must be given to the superb Physical Education teach- ers of our school, Mrs. O’Dell, Mr. Wroblewski, Mrs. Limero, and Mr. Dougal. During the year the Physical Education classes have improved and developed old and new skills with a unique ‘‘touch of class’’ befitting the students at the High School of Commerce. Above, Juniors Bryan Foster and Luis Kelly enjoy some pickup football during PE class. At right, indoor soccer is a favorite gym class. Mr. Mazurowki Miss McCarthy Mr. McWha Miss Murphy Mr. Mylonakis Mrs. Limero Business English Business English Science Physical Education Academics 107 Above, Superintendent Donahoe, Principal Basili, Hampden County Treasurer Mrs. Coughlin and Marketing Teacher School Store Director Mr. Varzeas watch as City Councilman William Foley cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly renovated Raider Outlet. At left, Freshman Nancy Josey makes one of the first purchases from salesperson Senior Carla Tash. New Raider Outlet Is Class Act The Raider Outlet, the High School of Commerce student store run by the Marketing Class students, opened with TV and newspaper coverage on November 18, 1985. School Committee members, Mayor Richard Neal, school department officials and Principal Basili, Miss DiSanti and architect William Devlin all attended the opening activities. The ceremony was followed by a reception in a classroom adjacent to the store. The area occupied by the store was renovated during the summer and early fall by Mr. Basili, Miss DiSanti, Mr. Varzeas, Marketing Instructor, and various students, all of whom donated their time and efforts to clean, scrape, rebuild, repaint and mod- ernize the area. School carpenters from Putnam High carried on extensive remodeling activities. The result is a modern, clean and attractive store where students of Mr. Varzeas’ Marketing | and Marketing II classes secure hands-on experience selling, taking inventory, stocking, keeping records, doing necessary bookkeeping and all the other activities of a retail operation. The supplies carried by the Raider Outlet were decided by student request as indicated in a preliminary survey conducted last year. The stock on hand includes jackets, banners, Com- merce pins, Commerce buttons, pom-poms, jewelry, makeup and school supplies. The new store has become a very popular spot, as the Marketing students efficiently carry on their career- related acitivities in their new store. Students are eager to examine the new offerings at The Raider Outlet. Mr. O’Brien Mrs. O'Dell Mr. Olejarz Miss M. Pellegrino Miss P. Pellegrino Miss Pellerin Foreign Languages Physical Education Business Secretaria English Social Studies. a . 108 Academics Good Training Accounts For Success (édé¢en. 1 4 Junior Keith Rhone concentrates on adding up his Journal columns. Accounting students prepare problem solutions in class. At right, Sen- ior Yvonne Edmonds and Junior Y’Elaun Basley check the accuracy of their postings with pocket calculators. Mrs. Poliak Miss Pratt Mr. Roy Secretarial Baystate Grads Bilingual High School of Commerce students are able to secure excel- lent training in Accounting, according to Mr. Tenczar, head of the Business Department. A knowledge of Accounting is very helpful and provides a student with a career advantage because it is a marketable skill. One year of Accounting is required of all students who attend Commerce. Accounting | is a Junior elective which proves most interesting and informational to the students who have an opportunity to learn the basic Accounting cycle. They also acquire the basic vocabulary of Accounting and learn the record-keeping meth- ods of single proprietorships and merchandizing businesses. A highlight of the Junior year Accounting course is the accom- plishment of a project called Quadrasonics, which is a simulation during which students do the books for a business. This activity involves knowing and being able to apply all the fundamentals of Accounting. Many students elect Accounting II because they realize its usefulness in the job market. This course involves a rapid review of fundamentals. Accounting techniques pertinent to Partner- ships and Corporations are studied. Attention is paid to methods of budgeting. Methods of making managerial decisions using Accounting data are studied. Data Processing is introduced since this is a component of many modern Accounting systems. High School of Commerce students who attend college usual- ly find that these courses are very helpful in allowing them to secure advanced placement, and thus display a touch of class! Mr. Ryan Mrs. Schumann Mr. Smist Science Art English Academics 109 Remember-Keep Your Eyes On The Copy The High School of Commerce requires that all students take two years of typing. Good typing skills are a plus and are very valuable if you are planning to go into the Business field. This year the typing teachers at the High School of Commerce are experimenting with the Cortez Peters method of teaching typing. Cortez Peters is an educator who believes that typing should be done with a rhythm and stresses the importance of accuracy. The results of the Cortez Peters method have been very promising. In the first year, Freshmen students are expected to learn the keyboard and correct typing techniques. The second year Junior Typing Course emphasizes correct business document format and different styles of business letters. The most important thing in typing is to concentrate on accuracy because speed will soon develop with practice. Typing is in very high demand in the business field. Just by having typing skills alone, a student opens the door for many possible jobs. The Senior business course is Word Processing at the High School of Commerce. There are four classes of Word Processing which are taught by Mrs. Barber and Ms. Henry. In the 1980's Word Processing is one of the courses offering many job open- ings. In order to have success in this career a student must have strong language arts and good English background as well as typing skills. Many people think Word Processing involves only computers, but word processing offers far more than just work- ing with computers. Word Processing is the combining of peo- ple, technology and efficent procedures to process ideas into written documents. The Seniors enrolled in the Word Process- ing course are trained to use seven types of equipment: The Wang Professional Computer, The Apple Computer, The Digital Rainbow Computer, and the Olivetti and Olympia StarType electronic typewriters with 12,000 K as well as the Dictaphone and Lanier transcribers. High School of Commerce students are well prepared to com- pete in the business world if they excell in these courses. 1 t. Freshman Albert Dearing displays total concentration as he touch types. Above, Senior Stephanie Murphy checks to see if she has coded her electronic typewriter correctly. At left, Seniors Michelle Nadeau and Willie Rodriguez try to increase their typing speed. Mr. Sumcizk Mrs. Symanski Mr. Tenczar Mr. Varzeas Mrs. Watson _ Miss Wcislo Social Studies Business Business Business Mathematics Music 4 Fe 110 Academics Above, Senior Norman Bolston concentrates on his transcribing technique. At right, a studied glance at her efforts reassures Senior Heidi Currier. | Typing And Steno Promote Efficiency Stenography is offered in a two year sequence at the High School of Commerce. Stenography, which is the process of recording by learned symbols any spoken language, including dictation of business material, telephone messages, directions, contracts and other oral statements, is difficult to master but valuable. Along with learning to record by means of prescribed stenographics symbols, a stenographer must be able to tran- scribe, or translate, the written symbols, usually by typewriting the material correctly. It is true that a good stenographer must be a good typist. Although there are various machines such as dictaphones and tape machines which record material for subsequent typing, employers continue to give preference to a competent stenog- rapher, one who has ability to take dictation and transcribe it efficiently. This skill is of greatest value when job-seeking! Stenography may be elected by secretarial students. Steno | resents the theory and basic symbols of shorthand. Students earn to record dictated material in symbols, and transcribe these symbols by typing what has been dictated. An effort is made to develop speed and skill in recording (taking dictation) and transcribing. Steno II provides further practice in taking dictation and transcribing it. An outstanding knowledge of spell- ing, punctuation and correct English is essential for a competent stenographer. Word Processing as a method of transcription is stressed for Steno II students. Mrs. Barber feels that the Commerce graduate who is compe- tent in Stenography and Word Processing will reflect credit on Mastering new stenographic symbols is absorbing work for Junior Judy the training gained at the High School of Commerce and will Torres. display a touch of class. Mr. Whitney Mr. Wright Mr. Wroblewski Mr. Zavala Ms. Bogan Mrs. Henderson Mathematics Secretarial Physical Education Learning Center School Nurse Clerical Opportunity Expands With Computers Data Processing, the process by which information is filed into a computer for later use, has become a very popular subject at Commerce where an extensive array of very advanced equip- ment is housed in a 3-4 room suite with close security. Next year should offer pleasant surprises with the addition of a proposed micro-lab tentatively planned for room 114. Directed by Mr. Masi, a three year sequence has been devel- oped to utilize the sophisticated equipment in place since May 20, 1985, which includes Apple computers, 58 terminals with multi capacities, one of the only large projection screens de- signed for mass student viewing of proper techniques being employed in the area, storage capacity of 456 megabites (the biggest hard disc that Dec makes), a word processing package and the electronic spread sheet program. The most exciting aspect of all this variety of equipment is that it is all solely for academic use. This results in increasec ccess time for students to improve their computer techniques. The teaching sequence includes an introduction course in- cluding Basic and training in learning to use the terminals them- selves for 10th graders. Grade 11 students are familiarized with the many applications of the software available and of the uses of DigiCalc. The potential for individualized advancement is main- tained and promoted thoughout the three year program. Mr. Masi, along with other department members-Mr. Black, Mrs. Groomes, Mr. McWha-and with the volunteer help of former graduate Eddie Bayton offer a variety of approaches to computer instruction. Summing up the growth of computers at Commerce, Mr. Masi emphasized that, ““Commerce is ahead of everybody because we realize that the computer is a TOOL — a tool that can and should be part of everybody’s way of bettering their lives. At Commerce we train students to be effective users of this tool.” In order to facilitate purchase of the expensive equipment involved in this training, various computer firms have generously provided equipment at a reduced cost due to the promise shown by Commerce students in mastering computer skills and in finding new and relevant applications for existing software and equipment. Dec generously made a 50% contribution to- wards the purchase of their equipment. Future purchases aquisition s being negotiated by Mr. Masi with assistance from Computer Consultant to the Superinten- dent Kevin Kennedy should include MacIntoshes. These ma- chines will be shared within the school as much as possible there-by allowing access to students and teachers involved in a variety of course offerings including newspaper, yearbook and G. O. Accounting. Miss Lura Mrs. Malone Mrs. Reed Clerical Clerical _ Clerical 112 Academics Mrs. Santaniello_ . _ Mrs, Maste Above, Mr. Basili looks on as Mayor Neal officially opens the new computer lab during the ribbon cutting ceremony held May 20, 1985. Below, Mr. Black helps Senior Norman Bolston and other students with their programs. AGS ANGAG ANNE AEGEAN Cerncal Cafeteria — | oe a9i8 ee ge ae Tt : Pata: i a8 i i i : ; Bae ues his calculations. | ee aa Brief Relaxation before the start of class helps these office procedures students get down to business. Mrs. Ruscio Mrs. Sarage Mrs. Zarlengo Cafeteria Cafeteria Cafeteria Above, Mrs. Gagnon demonstrates good office procedures during classtime. At right, Seniors Marilyn Colon and Edwin Feliciano pause for the camera while Senior Norman Bolston contin- Office Practice Provides Touch Of Class Commerce Seniors become proficient in needed office skills by electing Office Practice, which includes three important as- pects of usual business office routine, office procedures, filing and machine calculation. Office Procedures is the course title for the class in which students develop skills necessary to use a business telephone correctly, to process business mail efficiently and to proofread and make necessary corrections. This course also covers how to fill out all business forms and records clearly and correctly. Filing, which is known as Records Management, involves be- ing able to classify, arrange and store business records so they can be readily obtained when needed. Students learn to file alphabetically, numerically, geographically and by subject, as well as to cross-reference. Machine Calculation is the component of Office Practice which trains students to use many office machines such as the ten key electronic display and printing calculators. Students learn to use these machines to figure net income, averages, percentages, mark-ups, mark-downs and discounts. The three sections of the Office Practices class provide excel- lent training for the High School of Commerce graduates who enter the business world to work in offices and stores where they display a “touch of class’. Mrs. Zielinski Mrs. Johnson Mr. Phelon Cafeteria Matron Custodial | Academics 113 Cooperative efforts speed work completion for Seniors Joel Reyes and Ined Munoz. Below, Senior Dedria Troy ponders, ‘Are you sure?”’ Above, Senior Michael Ireland is absorbed in his writing assignment. Below, Senior Jaime Goncalves observes Ju- niors Olinda Bernardes and Carla Nazario’s technique for sharing a text. Above, a Warning Notice gets the full attention of Senior Stephen Beamon. At left, Junior Terry Jackson utilizes the Library for some quiet meditation. 114 Academics Freshmen “? Kes’ ae en canal Freshmen Enjoy The Commerce Challenge In recent years, the number of students entering the High School of Commerce has been growing. This year is no excep- tion as a total of 586 students entered Commerce as the Class of 1988 in September, 1985. The 373 girls and 213 boys were greeted by our famous “Welcome Freshmen” sign outside the front doors. In just a few short months, Freshmen adjusted to the Commerce Touch of Class. Class elections were held on December 5, 1985. Calvin Ham- rick was elected President. The other offices were filled by Angela Newell as Vice-President and Vivian Murphy as Secre- tary. Elected members of the Student Council were Stephanie Above, Freshman Sharon Glynn practices proper study habits. Below, Freshman Jason Allen looks for an open lunch table. Franklin, Sabrina Jamison, Donna Brown, Julie Dinnie, Debbie Bryant, and Kimberlee Coombs. Advisors for the Class of 1988 are Mrs. Hatchett, Mr. Jasiewicz, and Mrs. Symanski. A variety of activities and fundraisers were planned by the Freshmen throughout the year as they learned to develop the Commerce business attitude while adjusting to high school life. New friends, busy class schedules and challenging assignments kept the Class of 1988 very busy during their first year at the High School of Commerce Carol Abrahams Angelita Acevedo Ismael Acevedo Carmen Alamo Richard Alea Wanda Alexander Jason Allen Regina Allen Luz Alvarado Corey Anderson Cynthia Anderson Heather Archambeault Luis Arroyo Dolores Askew Julie Auclair Maribel Aquino Robin Bailey Angela Baillargeon 116 Freshmen Sherane Baker Luigina Barbieri Victoria Barfield Tracy Bargalla Shawn Barnes Jesus Batista Lisa Beasley Bridgette Becker Antoinette Beckett Mary Kate Belniak Raymond Betterson Stacy Bilodeau Jarrell Bledsoe Jennifer Boivin Monique Boyd ilka Boynton Lisa Bray Donna Brown Maria Brown Zuleinka Brown Anthony Bullock Kimberly Bullock Valerie Bunn Jesus Burgos Leslie Burgos Corrilyn Burrough Ivette Cabrera Raquel Cabrera Deborah Caceres Rosemary Caceres Janice Calo Carlos Camacho Valerie Candelaria Emilia Capaccio Quetcy Capeles Nancy Carasquillo Freshmen 117 Anthony Carnevale Lisette Caro Cynthia Carroll Veronica Carroll Gloria Casilla Martha Castro Alicia Cayode Chetra Chhim Patricia Chouinard Ying Ha Chung Elizabeth Cintron Tammy Clarke Marisha Clinton Audrey Cole Terrence Coles Gloria Collazo Angel Colon Janet Colon Maria Colon Kimberly Combs Christopher Conant Denise Connors Angela Corbett Barbara Cordero Russell Costa George Crane Cheryl Crenshaw James Crogan Heather Croteau Kieyan Crump Anabela Cruz Sandy Cruz Jeanette Cubero Graciera Cumba Larshell Curley Dawn Curtis 118 Freshmen Barbara Czelusniak Catherine D’‘Agostino Tina D’Amario Elaine Davey Valerie Davos Albert Dearing Cheri Demers Angela Denault Tammy Deshais Tammy Desrosiers Thomas Devane Elizabeth Diaz Josefina Diaz Julie Dinnie Lisa DiSilva Patricia Disley Andrew Doty Colleen Douglas Fred Douglas Dean Dubey Christina Dubour Jerry Eddington Dexter Edwards Felicia Edwards Jamal Edwards Keisha Egerton Julio Estrada Lamar Evans Melissa Federico Danny Feliciano Marilen Feliciano Nilda Felores Thomas Ferguson Veronica Fields Marisol Figueroa Gregory Fitzgerald Freshmen 119 Charles Flores Pablo Flores Rebecca Fontanez Joseph Foote Reuben Foster Stephanie Franklin Jonathan Fuss Rebecca Gagnon Lorenzo Gaines Tammy Gallagher Michael Gamble Aida Garcia Luis Garcia Rebecca Garcia Rolando Garcia Vionet Garcia Myra Gerena Lisa Gilbert Sheila Gilbert Donald Gladden Sharon Glynn Mark Gneda Cruz Gomez Auria Gonzales Carmen Gonzalez Diane Gonzalez Jaime Gonzalez 120 Freshmen John LaBelle takes his turn at the microscope while his Freshmen classmates Ericka Nichols and Ingrid Small wait their turn. Jorge Gonzalez Marisel Gonzalez Nancy Gonzales Raul Gonzalez Allen Gordon Lori Green Barry Greene Erwin Greene Tonia Grenon Rhonda Griffin Mechelle Griffith Steve Guerin Cynthia Guevin Scheana Gunter Tracy Guynap Amaris Guzman Rosa Guzman Rhonda Hall Sabrina Hall Calvin Hamrick Kimberly Hanks William Hanson Samara Haqq Rosevelt Harden Faythe Harris Tara Haskoor Mia Hassell Harry Hawkins Micheala Heath Mark Heathman Brenda Hebert Albert Hernandez Zuahn Hinton Sean Hochreich Tammy Howe Michelle Huard Freshmen 121 Miriam Irizarry Bernitta Irving Dahalia Jackson Hoepland Jackson Tod Jackson Yvette Jackson Sydonie James Sabrina Jamison Joy Jasmin David Jimenez Jessy Jimenez Bonita Johnson Christopher Johnson Diana Johnson Robert Johnson Evelyn Jones Nancy Josey Melanie Joyner Gina Jubrey Angel Kenney Patricia Kenny Carlene Kilbride Angela Knight Marjorie Kochanowich Theresa Kudej Dawn Kwiatkowski John Labelle Anette Lague Jaime Lajara Tina Lamontagne Daniel Lamory David Lamsey Felix Matos Lasanta Orlando Leach Charles Lee Amanda Lessard 122 Freshmen Displaying the latest fashion, Freshman Lissette Torres reads from her text Gail Lessard Eveon Lewis Janice Lewis Yvette Lewis Richard Linton Peggy Liritzis Meng Lo Yee Lo Bienvenido Lopez Frances Lopez Jaime Lopez Jose Lopez Richard Lorenzi Jackie Loving Juan Lugo Irene Lytras Chris Lyttle Lisa Machnacz Wayne Maczka Carmen Madera Eklas Makkiya Jumana Makkiya Janice Maldonado Luis Maldonado William Maldonado Rosa Manzi Daisy Marquez Freshmen 123 Cassandra Marsh Taress Marshall Charyl Marsincovage Robert Martin Liz Martinez Nancy Martinez Kim Mathieu Gwendolyn Mathis James Matton Annette Mattos Dinah Mattos Rodney Maye James McCowan Tracy McCray Travis McDowell Carey McKenzie Georgette McKenzie Alan McTizic Tony McTizic Efrain Medina Sylvia Melendez William Mercado Dorothy Mercure Joanne Metcalf Gil Molina Luis Montalvo Melissa Montgomery Freshman Maria Velasquez gives her total attention to her essay. 124 Freshmen Dale Moore Melissa Moore Patrick Moore Angel Morales Milagros Morales Zavier Morales Michelle Morgan Donna Morris Stephen Motyka Christina Mucha Vivian Murphy Ross Murray Corey Nedeau Mike Nelson Angela Newell Deanna Newhouse Ericka Nichols Robert Oakley Sheri Oertel Danny Olavarria Patricia Ortiz Yolanda Ortiz Richard Oulet Carmen Pagan Jose Pagan Maria Pagan Pedro Pagan Angela Parfumi Corey Parker Eddie Parson Ronald Pebley Eric Peeples Kevin Pendleton Dionisio Perez Nissette Perez Frank Peria Freshmen 125 Richard Perkins Cindy Perry Pamela Phillipoff Tracy Pienick Doniella Polite Marlon Polite Yvonne Pollard Stephen Poole Elizabeth Porter Sonia Powell Undrallia Powell Midna Ramos Ronald Raymond Linda Razick Evelyn Reyes Alethea Reynolds Lisa Richardson Luz Rios Carmen Rivera Damaris Rivera Elizabeth Rivera Francisco Rivera Gisela Rivera Gustavo Rivera Haydie Rivera Ideliza Rivera Javier Rivera Juan Rivera Raymond Rivera Robin Rivera Cheryl Roberts Francine Robinson Luis Robles Glorimar Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Marisol Rodriguez 126 Freshmen Maritza Rodriguez Pedro Rodriguez Ruth Rodriguez Sonjia Rodriguez Melvin Rodriguez William Rodriquez Pedro Romero Lisa Rosario Naomi Rosario Nydia Rosario James Rosemond Marquise Rowtham Kim Ruais Aine Ruiz Delilah Ruiz Tracey Ryans Virginia Saez Daniel Salgado Michelle Salgado Anthony Samuels Diane Santaniello Ann Marie Santiago Elizabeth Santiago Gloria Santiago Miriam Santiago Nancy Santiago Rosabel Santiago Bobbie-Jo Santos Sonia Schanek Ramon Semprit Richard Sepulveda Aixa Serrano Carolyn Severino Lori Shanler Nyra Shider Annette Simmons Freshmen 127 Vikki Sisco Ingrid Small Gregory Smith Margaret Smith Yolanda Smith Rachel Snare Luis Soto Leon Spradley Cheryl Ann St. John Marta Starsiak Michele Stasiak Lisa Stenberg Christine Suchecki Aimee Sugalski Anthony Summers Karen Swords Kenneth Talbert Karen Tanner Lisa Tatro Adrienne Taylor Carol Taylor Sharon Taylor Yvette Teece Gail Terry Renee Theriot Ella Thomas James Thomas Poised for notetaking, Freshman Erwin Greene listens atten- 128 Freshmen tively. | : ) John Tomas Teresa Thomas Carmelo Toledo Lissette Torres Madeline Torres Edward Torruellas Ana Trujillo Shane Turconi Trayton Tyes Angel Valdez Belinda Valentine Antonio Vargas Maria Vargas Yvonne Varzeas Ivette Vasquez Linda Vaughan Katherine Vautrain Amelia Vazquez Marian Vazquez Nelson Vegerano Luis Velazquez Maria Velazquez Matilda Venancio Roberto Vicente Rolando Vicente Madeline Villodas Mark Voisine Ula Wadlegger Jonathan Waitt Jeana Wallace Pamela Wallace Conrad Walters Darryl Warrick Gaye Washington Lorraine Watt Allison Webb Freshmen 129 Vincent Weldon Carla West Lori White Margaret White Patrick White Bryant Whitsett Christine Wilkerson Isaac Wilkerson Tonya Wilkerson Larry Williams Raymond Williams Danita Wilson Kevin Wilson Natalie Wilson Sonia Wilson Donna Winters Michelle Wray Teresa Wunch Joseph Young Edwin Zavala Ewa Zduniewicz Joanna Zduniewicz Todd Zeo Above, working together is lots of fun for Freshmen Alicia Cayode and Robin Bailey. At right, Freshman Ruthie Rodriguez contemplates her first year at Commerce. 130 Freshmen a Athletics Individuals Shine In Consistent Team Play The Girls’ Softball Team made an impressive showing with excellent play and strong team effort. Decisive wins over Putnam and Monson gave the season a strong start on a break even season’s record of seven wins and seven losses. Consistent throwing by Pitcher Kristine Schmidt kept the opposition from many runs. The talents of Catcher Diane Brady, who graduated in 1985, will be missed in the 1986 season as will the quality infield work of Karen Rosati, according to Coach Wroblewski. Most Outstanding Player Karen Rosati makes the catch in time to Returning veterans such as Debra Veratti, Gina Ferrera prevent the opponent from gaining the base. and Antonia Robles are expected to lead the Raiders to a promising 1986 season by building on the momentum of the 1985 season’s two final big wins over Technical (7-0) and Smith Vocational (15-1). Coach Wroblewski is looking forward to working toward a successful season with the players in 1986. Oe tthe ee fe Above, Coach’s Award Recipient Catcher Diane Brady gets ready for the pitch. Below, Pitcher Kris Schmidt shows the style that earned her Most Improved Player honors. Coaches Wroblewski and Smist work on the batting lineup. 132 Athletics The 1985 Girls’ Softball Team includes: Row 1 (kneeling): April Gaudet, Diane Brady, Karen Rosati, Ruth Demers, Vanetta Holliday. Row 2 (standing): Coach Smist, Tanya Hicks, Valerie Urquhart, Debbie Veratti, Kris Schmidt, Candace Barger, Michelle Artioli, Gina Ferrera, Coach Wroblewski. At left, Candace Barger concentrates on reaching the base. Se Opponent Score Above, Val Urquhart really has to stretch to grab the ball. At right, Michelle Artioli takes advantage of a Feel to Fete for Bee pee. : : : HSC OPP Putnam 37-26 Monson 29- 5 Palmer 0-10 Pathfinder 3.9 Ware 9-10 Technical 15-5 Smith Vocational 94.5 Putnam 10-11 Monson gees Palmer 3-10 Pathfinder 4a05 Ware 0- 7 Technical 7250 Smith Vocational 15-4 Season Record 7 Wins, 7 Losses At left, Gina Ferrera grabs for a grounder. Above, Tanya Hicks concentrates on her swing. 3 Athletics 133 Raiders Display Effort Despite Team Cutbacks The 1985 Boys’ Varsity Baseball Team had a long season with play that displayed much effort despite a reduced team roster due to academic ineligibility. The season’s re- cord of four wins and nine losses does not truly reflect the talented play exhibited by these dedicated Raiders. According to Coach Dougal, many of the Commerce losses could be attributed to the fact that over two-thirds of the prospective candidates for the team became ineligi- ble for the team because of the stringent new eligibility policy, leaving few to do the work of many. The Commerce team participated in the Tri-County — League under Team Captains Steve McCray, Lorenzo Man- na and Brian Towle. Coach Dougal singled out three players for special com- mendation. Lorenzo Manna was declared Most Outstand- ing Player while the Coach’s Award Recipient was Edgar Sanchez. Richard Allan was declared Most Improved Play- er. Above, Most Improved Player Catcher Richard Allan gets ready for the pitch. Below, Pitcher Brian Towle winds up for the toss. es Ran. sf Sao r ol : te : , eS � . iia ar — he, 7 et ee Coach Dougal gives some mid-game strategy to his players. 134 Athletics Below, Most Outstanding Player Lorenzo Manna prepares to bat a homerun. Top left, Coach's Award Recipient Edgar Sanchez gets ready to tally up another out for the opposing team. Bottom left, Steve McCray slides to safety just ahead of the ball. Score Opponent HSC - OPP Putnam 5-0 Holyoke Catholic 1-7 St. Mary’s - Westfield 0-8 Ware 2-4 Monson 0-9 Hopkins 0-8 Easthampton 3-3 Hampshire Regional 11 Granby O-2 Belchertown 2-3 Putnam 1-1 Holyoke Catholic 1-4 Ware 3-0 St. Mary’s - Westfield 0-6 Monson 0-4 Season Record 2 Wins, 10 Losses, 3 Ties The 1985 Boys’ Baseball Team includes Row 1 (kneeling): Jose Roman, Brian Towle, Steve McCray, Lorenzo Manna, Edgar Sanchez. Row 2 (standing): Karen Costa, Juan Rosario, Caleb Guevera, Ruben Corales, Richard Allan, Louis Prendergast, Luis Ortiz, James Fournier, Lisa Coty, Coach Dougal. Athletics 135 Girls’ Soccer Displays Effort Enthusiasm The Commerce Girls’ Soccer Team did an outstanding job of keeping the Commerce Raider spirit alive during our Fall season. Although reduced in number and experience due to the institution of a strict grade- sports eligibility policy, the Raiders displayed a heart-warming team effort and enthusiasm. A good turnout of Freshmen gained valuable game experience. Led by the standout play of Captain Cindy Murphy, Goalie Mi- chelle Artioli and veteran Gina Ferrera, the team put forth a valiant effort. Starting the season on a positive note, the girls scalped city Val Putnam High five to zero. However, victory was elusive as a scoring © slump added up to game losses. One highlight of the season was a three to zero win over Ware late in the season. The final season record of two wins, ten losses and three ties doesn’t clearly portray the superior effort and determination displayed by these spirited soccer players. Coach Gerry Wroblewski praised all his team mem- bers for their dedication. “Michelle Artioli did an excellent job in _ goal despite some lop-sided scores and Gina Ferrera played her heart out in a very intense and competitive manner,’ ‘ observed the Coach. . “Newcomers Sabrina Johnson and Pat Chouinard shag anchor . our defense next season with Brenda Hebert, Teresa Wunch and © Tammy Desrosiers to fill our scoring voids under returning Senior _ Team Captain Kristine Schmidt,” commented Coach Wroblewski. _ The good Freshman turnout saved the program and gave many _ tenth graders valuable playing experience. If we are able to fill the — void of graduating goalie Michelle Artioli and return with scoring - punch, we should be competitive in the league ou next sea concluded Coach Wroblewski. . Above, Charlene Anderson works hard to get the ball away from her opponent. Top right, Deb Veratti takes off after the ball. At right, Darcy Lawler concentrates on the ball. 136 Athletics — aman = Ty At left, Michelle Artioli shows her ability to stop opponents from scoring. Lower left, Gina ew Ferrera fights to get possession of the ball. Below, Antonia Robles gets ready to boot the ball downfield. a See aT ? � Score Opponent _ HSC - OPP Putnam 5-0 Holyoke Catholic 1-7 St. Mary's - Westfield 0-8 Ware. 2-4 Monson 0-9 Hopkins 0-8 Easthampton 3-3 Hampshire Regional 1-1 Granby 0-2 Belchertown 2-3 Putnam 1-1 Holyoke Catholic 1-4 Ware 3-0 St. Mary’s - Westfield 0-6 Monson 0-4 . aie Season Record rx Ms 2 Wins, 10 Losses, 3 Ties The Girls’ Soccer Team includes Row 1: Michelle Artioli, Darcy Lawler, Charlene Anderson, Theresa Theres, Cindy Murphy, Antonia Robles, Deb Veratti, Gina Ferrera. Row 2: Coach Gerry Wroblewski, Christina Mucha, Yvonne Pollard, Sabrina Jamison, Elaine Davey, Kris Schmidt, Terry Wunch, Lori White, Brenda Hebert, Coach Michael Smist. Athletics 137 Spirited Raiderettes Demonstrate Tenacity The spirited Raiderettes, a dozen strong, represented Commerce in the Girls’ Basketball League. Coached by Mrs. Karen Limero, the team roster included Girls’ Soccer star Cindy Murphy, Tammy Clarke, Zelma Click, Kate Belniak, Julie Dinnie and Dawn Evans. Melissa Federico, Gina Ferrera, April Gardener, Tina Miller, Gloria Rodriguez and Kris Schmidt completed the group. Team membership was small due to the ineligibility status of prospective players dilemma that all the other sports teams faced. This select group of girls demonstrated great spirit, sports- womanship and tenacity by completing a rigorous schedule of thirteen games. Many games were quite disappointing scorewise. Path- finder scored 40 to our 23 points, Ware managed to trounce us 46-13 while Classical surpassed 46 to 19. Tech scored 36 to our 18 and Putnam dealt 31 to 18. Palmer did a number on us, posting 51 to 17. The other games resulted in similar scores. It must be concluded that the season was somewhat less than stellar. A really great development brightened this season! The Raiderettes broke the two year losing streak on January 21, 1986. They whipped Smith Vocational’s hard fighting team by a safe margin, and posted a winning score of 26 to 13! Coach Limero stated, ‘The girls deserve a great deal of credit. They showed fine spirit and persistence. Next year’s team should be winners.” Kris Schmidt gets airborne to make a basket. At left, Kate Belniak goes for the Tipoff. Above, Dawn Evans makes sure the Ware player can’t intercept the ball. 138 athl Below, Dawn Evans gets ready to make the toss. At right, Coach Limero runs through some plays during a timeout. masonite mimes seme wasn BR saat shot. April Gardener goes up for the The Girls’ Basketball Team includes Row 1: Gloria Rodriguez, Zelma Click, Dawn Evans, Gina Ferrera, April Gardener, Cindy Murphy. Row 2: Coach Limero, Scorekeeper Melissa Federico, Kris Schmidt, Kate Belniak, Tina Miller, Julie Dinnie, Tammy Clarke, Manager Richard Allan. At left, Kate Belniak goes in for possession of the ball. Above, Kris Schmidt and Cindy Murphy get in some pregame shooting drills. Opponent Score HSC OPP Pathfinder 23-40 Ludlow 17-23 Ware 13-46 Classical 19-46 Technical 18-36 Putnam 18-31 Palmer 17-51 Smith Vocational 16-13 Ware 16-57 Pathfinder 16-37 Ludlow 18-32 Classical 10-39 Technical 21-47 Season Record 1 Win, 12 Losses Athletics 139 Boys’ Basketball Team Wins Valley League The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team had a very successful season winning the Valley League Championship with a re- cord of 14 wins and 3 losses. Coach Wroblewski observed that the outstanding play by Tri-Captains Gary Perry, Gary Bestman, and William Shepard was a major reason for the overall success of the team this year. “The team trademark this season was a balanced scoring attack - usually three to five players in double figures - and a good transition attack!,’’ commented Coach Wroblewski. This is the sixteenth consecutive year that the Boys’ Bas- ketball Team has qualified for post-season tournament play. Winning the Valley League Championship is quite an ac com- plishment as the Valley League is the most difficult in West- ern Massachusetts. | Although the team will be losing the height of the gradu- ating Seniors, players such as Edwin Zavala will contribute to a promising season next year. William Motley, Darryl King and Michael Hendrix should help form a solid nucleus for next year’s winning Raiders. . The Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team had a building | year as many players gained court time and experience. | Coach Smist cos the players for their team effort and — spirit as they kept playing hard throughout all their games. Some close losses were heartbreaker s as the Raiders gave _ their all to win. Some talented individuals will be moving up _ to help Varsity next year including Bryan Foste | Polite, Rich Aulet, Luis Robles, Isaac Wilkerson. r, Marlon Above, John Johnson captures the ball away from his opponents. At left, Gary Bestman succeeds in the Tipoff. 140 Athletics THE CITY LIBRARY SPRINGFIELD (MA) CITY LIBRARY Below, William Shepard dribbles past the opponent as he heads down court. Top left, Gary Bestman shoots for the basket. Bottom left, Coach Wroblewski confers with Charles Roberts. Opponent Score HSC OPP East Longmeadow 43-46 Holyoke 75-59 Classical 58-57 Putnam 79-62 Cathedral 80-76 Technical 71-68 Holyoke 53-54 Classical 66-53 Putnam 92-79 Cathedral 71-54 Technical 83-87 Longmeadow 80-43 Chicopee Comp 81-74 Agawam 87-57 West Springfield 75-58 Westfield 73-37 Minnechaug 81-47 Season Record 14 Wins, 3 Losses The 1985-1986 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team includes Row 1: Darryl King, Gary Bestman, Gary Perry, William Shepard, John Johnson, Row 2: Coach Wroblewski, Coach Mindell, Sam Maylor, Edwin Zavala, Michael Hendrix, Skip Starks, Demoris Payne, Scorekeeper Brad Burnett, Manager Julius Lewis. Athletics 141 Commerce’s Pep Squad Gives A Spirited Cheer This year the “classy” and spirited girls of the High School of Commerce’s cheerleading squad tumbled and chanted their support as Commerce teams played. These cheer- leaders, whether on the court or in the sidelines, have brought sports to a higher level with their cheers of encour- agement and super acrobatics. This year’s cheerleading squad consists of eight outgoing young women. The cheerleading squad is led by Captain LaRhetta Hall and Co-captain Keisha Edgerton. The other energetic cheerleaders are Linda Johnson, Antoinette McGraw, Yolanda Bass, Valerie Duke, Y’Elaun Basley and Carrie Tyler. Some of the routines performed by our cheerleaders have been pe ee down from earlier generations of cheerleaders, but whether new or old the routines and cheers are always performed with class. The squad which meets every day after school for practice has Miss Marguerite Foster as their mentor. Under the su- pervision of Miss Foster, the young ladies practice their routines until they know the cheer and physical routine thoroughly and it’s “just right.” Miss Marguerite Foster, who is always full of smiles, has turned the squad into a close knit group who work well together and get the job done to perfection. pose. Giving a Red Raider cheer are Senior Antoinette McGraw and Freshman Yvonne Pollard. 142 Athletics Above, the 1986 Cheerleaders Captain, Senior LaRhetta Hall performs a split. Below, the girls strike a precision Senior Charles Roberts gives Freshman Yvonne Pollard a spirit lift! Be- low, squad members Valerie Duke, Antoinette McGraw, Carrie Tyler, Linda Johnson, Yolanda Bass, Yvonne Pollard, LaRhetta Hall and Keisha Egerton give a sideline cheer. Linda Johnson packs loads of Senior en- ergy into a straight jump. Advertising Ns 144 Advertising CUSTOM SLIP COVERS. : : DRAPERIES rae ot PR REUPHOLSTERING We 2 A WIDE CHOICE OF Class of 1986 : cn © Larne? aoe stock from es THE ADMINISTRATION dairy mart convenience stores, inc. 240 SOUTH ROAD, ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06082 3 % P) Py NeW a 2 : i a g Pe, ‘ a ‘ x JOSTENS...the yearbook company Best Wishes to the Class of 1986 from FRESHMAN HOMEROOM 223 and MRS. 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MASS O1104 PHONE 732 7407 BUSINESS STAFF 2Ie ictor Vargas | | Advertising 157 2 THE CLASS OF 1986 Begins and Ends With ““A TOUCH OF CLASS’”’ 158 Advertising Index A Abrahams, Carol 116 Acevedo, Angelita 116 Acevedo, Elizabeth 84 Acevedo, Ismael 116 Acevedo, Lizzette 84 Acevedo, Rachael 84 Alamo, Carmen 116 Adams, Rachael 69 Alea, Richard 116 Alexander, Wanda 116 Alicea, Norma 10, 71, 72, 150 Allan, Richard 134, 135, 139 Allen, Jason 116 Allen, Regina 60, 116 Allen, Diane 84 Alvarado, Luz 69, 116 Anderson, Brenda 10 Anderson, Charlene 10, 136, 137 Anderson, Cory 116 Anderson, Cynthia 116 Anderson, Lisa 10 Andino, Wanda 10 Andrews, Dedria 10, 36, 50, 75, 78 Archambeault, Heather 116 Arroyo, Emily 7, 73 Arroyo, Luis 116 Artioli, Michelle 10, 36, 38, 39, 44, 135387 7.0 137, Askew, Dolores 116 Auclair, Julie 116 Aquino, Maribel 116 Atkins, Rachael 84 Baez, Madelyn 84 Bailey, Robin 69, 116, 130 Bailey, Pauline 84 Baillargeon, Angela 116 Baker, Rudolph 10 Baker, Sherane 117 Banks, Cecil 10, 52 Banks, Dionne 84, 101 Banks, Yolanda 94 Barbiero, Gina 69 Barbieri, Luigina 117 Barfield, Victoria 117 Barnard, John 51 Barger, Candace 84, 133 Bargalla, Tracy 117 Barnett, Kenneth 10, 31, 43, 150 Barnes, April 84 Barnes, Shawn 117 Barringer, Carrie 60, 62, 84 Barre, Jacqueline 84 Baril, Suzanne 84 Basley, Y’Elaun 84, 109 Bass, Yolanda 24, 59, 68, 84, 142 Batista, Betel 10 Batista, Jesus 117 Baymon, M. Delinda 10 Beasley, Lisa 117 Beamon, Stephen 10, 114 Becker, Bridgette 117 Beckett, Antoinette 117 Belniak, Kate 138, 139 Belton, Tiffany 10 Belvin, Yoki 10, 59, 146 Benitez, Sylvia 11 Bennefield, Nancy 84 Bernardes, Olinda 84, 114 Berrios, Elka 11, 59, 66 Betterson, Raymond 117 Bestman, Gary 11, 46, 140, 141 Billings, Nora 84 Bilofrsu, Dysvy 73 117 Bland, Sally 85 Bledsoe, Jarell 117 Boateng, Steven 85 Bogocz, Rachel 11, 72, 150 Bogert, Gary 11 Bolden, Yolanda 85 Boivin, Jennifer 117 Bolston, Norman 11, 48, 54, 68, WA, Was Bouffard, Silvie 85 Boyd, Monique 117 Boyd, Russell 11 ° Boyd, Shanda 85 Boynton, Ilka 117 Brady, Diane 132, 133 Bradley, Dona 11, 63 Brandzel, Sarah 63 Brandzel, Lee 85 Brathwaite, Derrick 11 Bray, Lisa 117 Bridges, Rhonda 69, 85 Brawner, Rita 11 Brooks, Kimberly 102 Brown, Ann Marie 8, 11, 69, 78 Brown, Bobby 61, 85 Brown, David 69, 85, 104 Brown, Donna 67, 69, 117 Brown, John 12, 38, 39 Brown, Maria 60, 117 Brown, Pamela 69 Brown, Ronda 68 Brown, Tanya 85 Brown, Zuleinka 117 Bryant, Luis 45 Bullock, Anthony 117 Bullock, Kimberly 69, 117 Bunn, Gerald 12 Bunn, Valerie 117 Burnett, Brad 141 Burns, Anthony 12, 31 Burgos, Emilio 85 Burgos, Jesus 117 Byrd, Arturo 12 Burgos, Leslie 117 Burgos, Luz 85 Burrough, Carolyn 117 Byrd, Ricky 12 Bryant, Debbie 115 C Caban, Alyssa 12, 48 Cabrera, Ivette 117 Cabrera, Raquel 117 Caceres, Rosemary 84, 117 Calo, Janice 73, 117 Camacho, Carlos 117 Candelaria, Valerie 117 Cuetcy, Capeles 117 Capua, Ralph 85 Capuano, Taryl 85 Cameron, Belinda 12 Carasquillo, Nancy 117 Cardona, Elizabeth 12, 48, 57, 59, 63 Cardona, Nilda 12, 71 Carnevale, Annamaria 12, 63, 72, 150 Carpenter, Jean 85 Carney, Dawn 12, 56, 73 Carnevale, Anthony 118 Carrington, Nichelle 12, 23, 43, 48, 62, 68, 94 Carroll, Veronica 118 Caro, Lisette 118 Carroll, Cynthia 118 Carter, Yvette 13, 59, 73, 78 Cassilla, Gloria 69, 118 Castillo, Juan 85 Castonguay, Leila 85 Castro, Martha 118 Caustco, Alex 85 Cayode, Alicia 59, 73, 118, 130 Centeno, Minerva 79, 85 Chase, Eric 13 Chhim, Chetra 118 Chisholm, Kevin 43, 75 Choiniere, Raymond 13, 63, 82 Chouinard, Patricia 118 Chung, Ying Bung 85 Chung, Ying Ha 118 Chung, Ying Hung 85 Cintron, Elizabeth 69, 118 Clarke, Lisa 71, 85 Clarke, Tammy 67, 69, 73, 118, 139 Clemons, Cary 85 Clemons, James 13, 36, 39 Click, Zelma 13, 32, 36, 39, 69, 139 Click, Zorina 13, 69 Cline, Angelia 13 Clinton, Marisha 69, 118 Cole, Audrey 118 Cole, Regina 13, 37 Cole, Selestine 13, 63, 78 Coles, Terrence 118 Collazo, Oneida 85 Collazo, Gloria 118 Collins, Quotisha 85 Colon, Angel 118 Colon Giezi ls solely 729025 150 Colon, Guillermo 150 Colon, Janet 118 Colon, Maria 118 Colon, Marilyn 13, 113 Colon, Norma 59, 85 Combs, Kimberlee 73, 118 Conant, Christopher 60, 118 Connelly, Shannon 7, 85 Connor, Kelly 8, 13 Connors, Christine 13 Cook, Derek 13 Coombs, Michael 13 Corales, Ruben 85, 135 Connors, Denise 118 Corbett, Angela 118 Cordero, Barbara 69, 118 Cortes, Sandra 85 Cortes, Victor 85, 96 Costa, Karen 85, 135 Costa, Maria 14, 19 Costa, Russell 118 Coty, Lisa 85, 135 Cox, Anthony 85 Crane, George 118 Crenshaw, Cheryl 118 Crespo, Milagro, 14, 57 Crogan, James 118 Cross, Suzanne 14 Croteau, Heather 118 Crump, Kieyan 118 Cruz, Anabela 118 Cruz, Barbara 85 Cruz, Christine Ann 14 Cruz, Sandy 118 Cuadrado, Militza 62 Cubero, Jeanette 118 Cuffie, Carmen 85 Cumba, Daniel 85 Cumba, Graciera 118 Cundiff, Quenell 86 Currier, Heidi 14, 63, 111 Curley, Larshell 118 Curtis, Dawn 118 Czelusniak, Barbara 67, 69, 73, 119 Czupryna, Paula 86 D D’Agostino, Cathy 69, 119 D’Amario, Tina 119 Daniels, James 86 Daniele, Louise 14 Darby, Mariesca 2, 14, 48, 68 Davey, Elaine 119 Davis, Andre 86 Davis, Stacey 14 Davis, Virginia 86 Davos, Valerie 119 Dearing, Albert 110, 119 DeFelice, William 86 DeGray, Scott 86 DeJesus, Luz 14, 44 DelPozzo, Scott 55, 63, 86 Dembek, Mary 14 Demers, Cheri 119 Demers, Ruth 133, 44 Demetriou, Aristea 7, 14, 44, 50, 61, 146 Index 159 Denault, Angela 119 Denning, Michelle 63, 77, 86 Descoteau, Lynne 86 Deshais, Tammy 69, 119 Desrosiers, Tammy 59, 119 Deuglas, Deborah 86 DeVane, Thomas 55, 73, 119 Diaz, Aida L. 14, 45, 66, 76, 77, 86 Diaz, David 14 Diaz, Elizabeth 119 Diaz, Josefina 119 Diaz, Lydia 86 Diaz, Maribel 86 Diaz, Wanda 86 Dinnie, Julie 119, 139 DiSilva, Lisa 119 Disley, Patricia 119 Donahue, Kellee 14, 39, 61 Donohue, Lisa 86 Doty, Andrew 55, 62, 119 Doughty, Yolanda 86 Douglas, Colleen 119 Douglas, Fred 119 Dowler, Glenn 63, 86 Dubey, Dean 119 Dubour, Christina 119 Dudley, Edward 14 Duford, Daniel 15 Duke, Valerie 15, 64, 67, U8), WAP Durkee, Peggy 15 Dutton, Michelle 86 E Eatmon, Atha 15, 36, 56 Eddington, Jerry 119 Edmunds, Brynda 15 Edmunds, Yvonne 15, 109 Edwards, Felicia 69, 119 Edwards, Jamal 119 Edwards, Wayne 11, 86 Edgerton, Keisha 119, 142 Enge, Allison 11, 86 Enos, Laura 11, 86 Erdely, Karen 11, 86 Estrada, Julio 10, 119 Estrada, Rosa 36, 106 Evans, Dawn 15, 138, 139 Evans, Lamar 119 Evans, Tara 69, 86 Evertsz, Craig 15, 36, 39, 71 F Falcon, Linda 15, 59, 63, 75 Federico, Melissa 67, 69, 119, 139 Feliciano, Danny 119 Feliciano, Edwin 113 Feliciano, Luis 15 Feliciano, Marilen 119 160 Index Felix, Marylyn 15, 36, 50, 57, 59, 62 Felores, Nilda 119 Ferrera, Gina 15, 30, 46, 48, 61, 133, U3, Ss Fields, Dwayne 15, 36, 50 Fields, Veronica 119 Figler, Gregory 86 Figueroa, Marisol 119 Figueroa, Sandra 86 Fisher, Damon 15 Fitzgerald, Greg 69, 119 Flores, Charles 120 Flores, Roberto 46, 86 Flowers, Cynthia 7, 15 Flowers, Sabrina 86 Fontanez, Becky 59, 120 Fontanez, Joshua 57, 59, 60, 66, OW, US, U3, AS Foote, Joseph 120 Ford, Yvette 15, 57 Foster, Bryan 86, 107 Foster, Reuben 69, 120 Foster, Tracey 86 Fournier, James 86, 135 Fox, Barbara 86 Francis, Michelle 16, 72, 150 Franklin, Monique 16, 57, 61, 66, 67, 78 Franklin, Stephanie 67, 120 Franklin, Vincent 16, 51 Frasier, Leslie 16 Fryar, Arehta 16 Frye, Rhonda 16 Fuentos, Olrando 5, 16, 54, 60, 76, i Fuss, Jonathan 73, 120 G Gagne, Michelle 16 Gagnon, Rebecca 120 Galaska, Michelle 86 Gallagher, Tammy 120 Gamble, Michael 120 Garcia, Aida 120 Garcia, Carlos 5, 53, 87 Garcia, Lorena 5, 16, 50, 55, 76, 77 Garcia, Luis 120 Garcia, Manuel 87 Garcia, Rebecca 120 Garcia, Rolando 120 Garcia, Ruben 16, 39, 72, 104, 150 Garcia, Vionet 120 Gardner, April 116, 139 Garvin, Keith 87 Garvey, Keith 60 Gassnola, Pamela 16, 56 Gaudet, April 133 Gaudet, Heidi 8, 17, 35, 44, 70, 71, Wi, Ady, Hi, WELD Gaynor, Keisha 87 Gerena, Myra 120 Giampa, Bonnie 17, 52, 73, 146 Gilbert, Lisa 120 Gilbert, Sheila 120 Gladden, lan 120 Glover, Karen 87 Glover, Monique 17, 44, 68, 73 Glynn, Lori 87 Glynn, Sharon 69, 120 Gneda, Mark 120 Gomalez, Reinaldo 87 Gomez, Cruz 120 Goncalves, Jaime 72, 52, 104, 114 Gonzalez, Auria 120 Gonzalez, Carmen 120 Gonzalez, Dianne 120 Gonzalez, Grisel 17, 34, 50, 62 Gonzalez, Iris 17 Gonzalez, Ivan 52, 87 Gonzalez, Ivette 87 Gonzalez, Jaime 120 Gonzalez, Jorge 121 Gonzalez, Maribel 69 Gonzalez, Marisel 121 Gonzalez, Nancy 121 Gonzalez, Raul 59, 121 Gonzalez, Sonia 87 Gonzalez, Zoraida 87 Gordon, Allen 121 Gosselin, Lisa 1 7, 75 Grange, April 17, 73 Granger, Karen 73, 87 Grant, Kelvin 56, 60 Grant, Patricia 17 Gray, Candace 87 Gray, Kevin 67, 73, 87 Green, Lori 121 Greene, Barry 121 Greene, Erwinn 55, 121 Greene, Lynn 61 Greene, Tonia 121 Griffin, Beth 87 Griffin, Eric 17 Griffin, Rhonda 121 Griffith, Mechelle 121 Grondin, Catherine 87 Guerci, Cindy 27.177 54776, 77 Guerin, Steve 60, 121 Guevera, Caleb 135 Guevin, Cynthia 121 Guerra, Cynthia 17, 59, 79 Gunter, Scheana 121 Guynap, Tracy 121 Guzman, Amaris 121 Guzman, Angel 87 Guzman, Rosa 121 H Hair, Cornell 17 Hairston, Ivette 87 Hall, LaRhetta 17, 44, 46, 56, 63, 68, 142 Hall, Rhona 121 Hall, Sabrina 121 Hamerick, Calvin 67, 121 Hanks, Kimberly 121 Hanks, Lisa 75 Hanks, R. Bryant 17 Hanson, William 43, 67, 121 Haqq, Samara 121 Harder, Kari 17, 30, 50, 51, 67, 72, | 73,10, 77 oO Harrington, Karen 2, 87 Harris, Dennette 68, 87 Harris, Faith 121 Harris, Seana 59 Harris, Serena 18 Haskoor, Tara 121 Hassell, Mia 121 Hatten, Melodie 87 Hawkins, Larry 121 Headley, Darrell 69, 87 Hearn, Dawn 7, 87 Hearne, Patricia 87 Heath, Michaela 69, 121 Heathman, Mark 121 Hebert, Brenda 121, 137 Hendrix, Michael 87, 141 Hernandez, Albert 121 Hernandez, Diana 87 Hernandez, Edward 88 Hernandez, Gilberto, 18, 72, 76, 77, 150 Hernandez, Maria 88 Hernandez, Roberto 18, 151 Hernandez, Virna 88 Herring, Timothy 88 Heywood, Carolyn 69, 88 Hibert, Jodi 88 Hicks, Tanya 88, 133 Higgins, Stanley 18, 56 Hill, Lisa 88 Hill, Tyrrell 12, 18, 36, 78, 150 Hines, Pauline 88 Hinton, Zuahn 121 Hobbs, Tanya 8 Hochreich, Sean 55, 121 Holliday, Vanetta 133 Holt, Audra 88 House, Sarah 18 House, Sharon 88 Howard, Stephanie 18, 45, 51, 68 Howe, Laura 88, 94 Howe, Tammy 121 Huard, Michelle 121 Hurst, Tony 6, 72, 150 Hudgins, Trilena 88 Innarelli, Lisa 18 Ireland, Michael 18, 97, 114 Irizarry, Miriam 122 Irving, Bernitta 55, 56, 122 J Jackson, Dahlia 56, 122 ‘Jackson, Felicia 69, 88 Jackson, Hopeland 122 Jackson, Terry 114 Jackson, Timango 12, 18, 38, 71, 72, 150 Jackson, Tod 122 Jackson, Ivette 122 | Jacobs, Alphonzia 18 James, Sydonie 122 | we Sabrina 122, 137 Jarrell, Marla 18 Jasmin, Joy 69, 122 Jenkins, Kenneth 18 Jerome, Susan 18 Jiminez, David 122 | Jiminez, Jessy 122 Joaquin, Alicea 88 Johnson, Andrew 88 ‘Johnson, Barbara 18 Johnson, Bonita 122 Johnson, Blease 88 ‘Johnson, Brenda 18 Johnson, Christopher 57, 63, 122 _ Johnson, Danielle 88 Johnson, Diana 122 Johnson, John 6, 19, 68, 140, 141 _ Johnson, Kelli 19 Johnson, Linda 6, 19, 35, 142 Johnson, Melissa 19, 48, 68 Johnson, Robert 67, 68, 73, 122 | Johnson, Ronald 88 hnson, Sarah 122 Johnson, Seana 19, 59, 73, 75, 101 ‘Johnson, Shawn 88 Johnson, Tonya 19, 63, 78 Jones, Evelyn 122 Jones, Extella 19, 36, 38, 50, 71, 72, 150 Jones, Susan 122 Josey, Nancy 108, 122 | Joyner, Melanie 59, 122 Jubrey, Gina 122 i «K | Kazin, Elaine 88 | Keeler, Kathy 73, 88 ] Kelly, Lewis 88, 101 | Kenney, Angel 122 | Kenny, Patricia 69, 122 | Kilbride, Carlene 122 | King, Darrell 141 | King, Stephen 3 | Kirk, Stacy 19, 64, 67 | Kitchen, John 19, 48 | Kneeskern, Lisa 19 if Kochanowich, Marjorie 122 i Kopec, Bozina 88 Kotelnicki, Jennifer 89 | Kudej, Theresa 122 Kwiatowski, Dawn 122 Knight, Angela 122 i - Kostorizos, Steven 88 Kushner, Denise 89 f f L LaBelle, John 103, 120, 122 LaGasse, Ann 89 LaGue, Anette 122 Lajara, Jaime 122 lake, Dianhanlo63,107;173,.7.0 Lamice, Hope 89 Lamontagne, Tina 122 Lamory, Betty Anne 19, 54, 63, 75, 78, 106 Lamory, Daniel 122 LaMountain, Nancy 89 Lamsey, David 122 Landrau, Rafael 89 LaPierre, Daniel 55, 89 Larose, Lisa 20, 31, 38, 56, 61 Lasanta, Felix 122 Laurion, Bobbi-Jo 89 Lawler, Darcy 20, 75, 136, 137 Lawrence, Lisa 69 Leach, Orlando 122 Lederer, Sandy 94 Lee, Charles 55, 122 Leith, Michelle 67, 73, 89 Lessard, Amanda 122 Lessard, Gail 123 Lewis, Eveon 123 Lewis, James 68, 89 Lewis, Janice 123 Lewis, Julius 63, 69, 89, 141 Lewis, Regina 89 Lewis, Traci 20, 48, 68 Lewis, Yvette 123 Liquori, Geraldine 20, 72, 150 Lirizis, Peggy 123 Lisboa, Nereida 20, 35, 36, 73, 78 Lizardi, John 3, 20, 68 Lo, Meng 123 Lo, Yee 123 Lockett, Henryne 89 Logan, Bernella 20, 69 Lopardo, Darlene 60, 89 Lopardo, Maria 20 Lopez, Alberto 20 Lopez, Bienvenido 123 Lopez, Frances 123 Lopez, Jaime 123 Lopez, Jose 123 Lopez, Liz 89, 93 Lorenzi, Richard 123 Loving, Jackie 67, 73, 123 Lugo, Elizabeth 8, 89 Lugo, Juan 123 Lugo, Lourdes 59, 89 Lunt, Robert 20 Lytras, Irene 123 Lyttle, Christina 69, 73, 123 M MacArthur, Bernard 55 Machnacz, Lisa 123 Mack, Felicia 20 Maczka, Qayne 123 Madera, Carmen 123 Magalhaes, Maria 89 Magee, Shannon 56, 66, 67, 73, 89 Makkiya, Aeklas 123 Makkiya, Jumana 123 Makkiya, Kitam 89, 101 Maillet, Brenda 20, 30, 54, 76, 77 Maldonado, Angel 4, 20, 54, 76, Hi Maldonado, Janice 67, 123 Maldonado, Luis 123 Maldonado, William 123 Malone, Christa 51 Mancione, Mia 89 Manna, Lorenzo 135 Manzi, Elenora 89 Manzi, James 71, 84 Manzi, Rosa 123 Marquez, Daisy 123 Marquez, Danette 89 Marrow, Kenneth 20 Marrero, Wanda 89 Marsh, Cassandra 124 Marshall, Taress 69, 124 Marsincovage, Charyl 124 Martin, Carol 20, 31, 48, 124 Martin, Glenda 21, 31, 48 Martin, Robert 124 Martinez, Araceliz 89 Martinez, Brenda 21, 63, 78 Martinez, Jose 21 Martinez, Juan 21, 36, 68 Martinez, Liz 123 Martinez, Lizbeth 89 Martinez, Nancy 89 Martinez, Nancy 124 Massarone, Joe 89 Mascaro, Michelle 59, 89 Mason, Sandra 69, 89 Mathieu, Kim 124 Mathis, Gwendolyn 67, 124 Mathis, Steven 89 Mattoon, James 124 Mattos, Annette 124 Mattos, Dinah 124 Maye, Rodney 124 Maylor, Sam 21, 67, 73, 141 Maynard, Darcey 21, 31 McAllister, Tangy 69, 89 McCormick, Lisa 21, 76 McCowan, James 124 McCray, Steve 135 McCray, Tracy 124 McDonald, Mike 55, 89 McDowell, Travis 124 McGraw, Antoinette 21, 31, 142 McKenzie, Carey 55, 124 McKenzie, Geortette 124 McKenzie, Patricia 21, 71, 72, 150 McKnight, Karen 89 McMillian, Angela 21, 146 MeTizic, Alan 124 McTizic, Tony 124 Mecure, Dorothy 62 Median, Efrain 124 Melendez, Isabel 89 Melendez, Sylvia 124 Mercado, William 124 Merced, Maria 21 Merced, Maribel 90 Mercure, Dorothy 124 Metcalf, Joanne 124 Meunier, Danielle 7, 21, 71, 97 Meyer, Debra 21, 31, 51, 62, 67, UN Ho, They, TH Meyer, Donna 90 Michela, Lynne Anne Milano, Sofia 90 Miller, Lawrence 90 Miller, Tina 66, 68, 71, 89, 139 Miller, Wayne 21 Mills, Carla 59, 63, 89 Miloz, Connie 21 Miner, James 90 Miranda, Idalia 90 Misco, Brian 90 Mitchell, David 67, 90 Molina, Diosdado, 22 Molina, Gil 124 Mondon, Karen 22 Modon, Kathleen 90 Montalvo, Luis 124 Montgomery, Melissa 124 Moore, Arnold 22 Moore, Dale 125 Moore, Melissa 125 Moore, Patrick 69, 125 Morales, Angel 125 Morgan, Michelle 125 Moquin, Cindy 22, 46, 67, 73 Morales, Clarissa 22 Morales, Milagros 125 Morales, Xavier 59, 125 Morris, Donna 125 Morris, Linda 22, 42, 76, 150 Morris, Troy 90 Morrison, Patrick 22 Motley, Tony 30, 67 Motley, William 90 Motyka, Julie 22 Motyka, Stephen 125 Mucha, Christine 73, 125, 137 Mudry, Joann 22 Munoz, Enid 22, 114 Murphy, Cindy 22, 38, 46, 137, 139 Murphy, John 73, 90 Murphy, Stephanie 22, 110 Murphy, Vivian 67, 73, 125 Murray, Michael 90, 107 Murray, Ross 125 N Nadeau, Michelle 22, 110 Navarro, Nicholas 90 Naylor, Lisa 90 Nazanion Ganlat4 oil Ozpzaln dU; 114 Nazario, Rafael 22, 67, 73 Index 161 Newell, Angela 67 Nedeau, Corey 125 Nedeau, Renee 8, 22, 48 Nelson, Jason 90 Nelson, Mike 125 Newell, Angela 67, 125 Newhouse, Deanna 125 Nichols, Erika 103, 120, 125 Nieves, David 22, 59 Nieves, Gloria 90 Norman, Nina 90 Novak, Patricia 23, 63 Nunnally, Patrick 67, 90 O Oakley, Robert 125 O'Donnell, Maura 90 Oertel, Sherri 61, 125 Olavarria, Danny 125 Ortiz, Luis 90, 135 Ortega, Maritza 90 Ortiz, Patricia 125 Ortiz, Patrick 69 Ortiz, Yolando 125 Oulet, Richard 125 Osario, Maria 90 Ostolaza, Maritza 90 Otey, Jackie 69, 90 Owens, Valerie 23, 56, 68 P Pagan, Jose 125 Pagan, Joseph 90 Pagan, Maria 125 Pagan, Pedro 125 Paquin, Michelle 23, 39, 53, 67 Parsons, Sandy 73 Parfumi, Angela 63, 125 Parker, Corey 125 Parra, Rosemarie 90 Parson, Eddie 125 Parsons, Sandy 67, 90 Pasquariello, Mia 23, 71, 72, 150 Pastreck, Danielle 23, 75 Payne, Demoris 23, 39, 75, 141 Pebley, Ronald 125 Peeples, Eric 125 Pendleton, Kevin 125 Pepper, Kara 3, 23, 76 Perez, Amarylis 90 Perez, Clarissa 90 Perez, Diana 59 Perez, Dionisio 125 Perez, Nissette 51, 125 Peria, Frank 125 Perkins, Richard 126 Perry, Cindy 126 Retinyyn Gar ve2s 7042775) 144 162 Index Peters, Pamela 23, 56 Petri, Tina 90 Peyton, Indrani 8, 23, 37, 59, 78 Philipoff, Pam 62, 69, 126 Picard, Sue 23 Pickett, Robert 23 Pieniak, Tracy 73, 126 Pietroniro, John 51 Pires, Jose 90 Piteo, Gary 91 Planas, Ricky 91 Plopper, Lisa 91 Plumadore, Michelle 24 Plummer, Monica 71, 90 Polite, Donielle 126, 62 Polite, Marlon 126 Pollard, Yvonne 126, 137, 142 Poole, Stephen 59, 126 Porter, Elizabeth 126 Poulin, Lena 90 Potar, Rose 24, 31 Powell, Sonia 126 Powell, Undralia 126 Prati, Sharon 8, 24, 7 1, 76, 77 Prendergast, Louis 91, 135 Price, Jewell 88 Pulchtopek, Stephen 91 Przechocki, Dan 3, 24 Quinones, Annette 24 Quinones, Elsie 24, 30 Quinones, George 91 Quinones, Luz 91 R Ramirez, Danny 91 Ramirez, Francisco 91 Ramos, Casiano 24 Ramos, Madeline 91 Ramos, Midna 126 Randolph, Paulena 91 Raschilla, Ronald 91 Raymond, Ronald 126 Rawlins, Maria 24 Rawlins, Michelle 91 Razick, Linda 67, 126 Redmond, Michelle 91 Reed, Lisa 91 Remey, Bernard 24 Reome, Tracy 91 Reyes, Angel 3, 24, 31, 36, 37, 38, KW), ay SS, OG, OF, 7, 77, KOO Reyes, Evelyn 126 Reyes, Joel E. 24, 114 Reyes, Maria 24 Reynolds, Althea 126 Rhone, William 91 Ricardi, Lori 7, 35 Ricciardi, Vincenza 91 Rice, Jewell 66, 67, 73, 91 Richardson, Lisa 69, 126 Rios, Luz 126 Rios, Pedro 25 Rivera, Carmen 126 Rivera, Damaris 126 Rivera, Elizabeth 67, 73, 126 Rivera, Evelyn 91 Rivera, Francisco 126 Rivera, Gisela 126 Rivera, Gloria 91 Rivera, Gustavo 126 Rivera, Haydie 126 Rivera, Ideliza 126 Rivera, Javier 126 Rivera, Juan 126 Rivera, Luz 53 Rivera, Marily 59, 63, 76, 91 Rivera, Mary 91 Rivera, Nitza 91 Rivera, Raymond 84, 91, 126 Rivera, Robin 126 Rhone, Keith 109 Roath, Jonathan 91 Roberts, Charles 91, 141, 142 Roberts, Cheryl 126 Robinson, Francine 126 Robinson, Leslie 91 Robles, Antonia 25, 30, 59, 63, 78, sieyA Robles, Luis 25, 126 Rodriguez, Daisy 91 Rodriguez, Glorimar 126, 139 Rodriguez, Joana 25 Rodriguez, Jose 48, 65, 73, 87, 91 Rodriguez, Luis 25, 52 Rodriguez, Luz 59, 73, 91 Rodriguez, Maria 91, 126 Rodriguez, Marisol 126 Rodriguez, Maritza 127 Rodriguez, Melvin 59, 127 Rodriguez, Pedro 127 Rodriguez, Rosa 25 Rodriguez, Ruthie 73, 127, 130 Rodriguez, Sonjia 127 Rodriguez, Susan 91 Rodriguez, William 25, 59, 60, 110, 27 Rogers, Luis 91 Roman, Jose 135 Romero, Pedro 127 Rondeau, Gina 25 Rosa, Lissette 92 Rosado, Lucy 84 Rosado, Paulita 92 Rosario, Jorge 92 Rosario, Juan 92, 135 Rosario, Lisa 69, 126 Rosario, Louis 92 Rosario, Lucy 43 Rosario, Luis 104 Rosario, Luz 92 Rosario, Naomi 127 Rosario, Nydia 127 Rosati, Karen 132, 133 Rosemond, James 127 Ross, Jennie 25 Rowtham, Marquise 69, 127 Roy, April 92 Ruais, Kim 127 Ruiz, Angie 92, 127 Ruiz, Delilah 127, 145 Ruscitti, Beatrice 92 Russell, Dawn 25, 51 Russell, Laura 25, 75 Rust, Bruce 91 Ryans, Tracey 127 S Saez, Virginia 127 Salgado, Daniel 127 Salgado, Michelle 127 Samuels, Anthony 127 Sanchez, Edgar 135 Sanders, Ivette 92 Santana, Julio 92 Santana, Marivette 25 Santaniello, Diane 127, 145 Santaniello, Gina 25 Santiago, Ann Marie 59, 145 Santiago, Belda 25, 63 Santiago, Carol 92 Santiago, Elizabeth 129, 145 Santiago, Gloria 127, 145 Santiago, Hector 92, 104 Santiago, Juana 92 Santiago, Marina 92 Santiago, Miriam 127, 145 Santiago, Nancy 127, 145 Santiago, Rosabel 127, 145 Santos, Bobbi-Jo 127, 145 Scannell, Heather 2, 66, 68, 92 Schanck, Sonia 67, 73, 76, 127 Schmidt, Kellie 25 Schmidt, Kristine 92, 132, 133, 138, 139, 146 Schott, Christa 92 Schott, Matthew 26 Scott, Jacqueline 26 Seabrooks, Kimberly 26, 67, 73 Segarra, Wanda 26, 42, 62, 73 Semprit, Ramon 127 Sepulveda, Richard 127 Serrano, Aixa 127, 145 Serrazino, Joe 145 Severino, Karen 92, 127 Shanler, Lori 127 Shea, Toby 92 Shepard, Victoria 92 Shepard, William 26, 38, 140, 141 Shider, Nyra 127 Shink, Michael 26 Simmons, Annette 127 Sinicalchi, Arduino 92, 94 Sisco, Vikki 69, 128 Small, Ingrid 103, 128, 120 Smith, Eric 28 Smith, Gary 26 Smith, Gregory 69, 128 Smith, Jackie 92 Smith, Margaret 60, 67, 128 Smith, Michael 11, 26, 68 Smith, Michelle 26, 57, 73 Smith, Yolanda 69, 128 Snare, Rachel 128 Sotiropolus, Gayle 26 Soto, Luis 128 Soto, Peter 92 Sparks, Andre 26, 30 Spradley, Katrina 26, 68 Spradley, Leon 128 Starks, MacArthur 26, 37, 72, 73, 140, 141, 150 Starsiak, Marta 128 Stasiak, Michele 128 St. John, Cheryl Ann 60, 128, 145 Stenburg, Lisa 128 Stevenson, Steffon 30, 37, 38, 39 Stewart, Anthony 92 Stovall, Sheri 73, 76, 77, 92 Streeter, Angela 26, 57, 67, 78, 146 Stutts, Anthony 27 Suchecki, Susan 128 Sugalski, Aimee 128 Sullivan, Wendy 92 Summers, Anthony 128 Swan, David 92 Swan, Freda 27, 36, 39, 57, 63, 66, 67 Swan, Jonathan 92 Switzer, David 55, 92 Swords, Karen 128 Szlarz, Laura 92 T asia G@anlaee27 sol08, 146 Talbert, Belinda 92 Talbert, Kenneth 128 Tatro, Lisa 128 Taylor, Adrienne 128 Taylor, Carol 128 Taylor, Sharon 128 Tessier, Marilyn 92 Teece, Yvette 128 Terry, Gail 69, 128 Thaxton, Terekah 63, 92 Thans, Cynthia 27 Theres, Theresa 27, 137 Theres, Tracy 62, 93 Theriot, Renee 128 Thomas, Christina 27 Thomas, Ella 98, 128 Thomas, Lynn 57, 93 Thomas, James 128 Thomas, John 69, 129 Thomas, Teresa 129 Thompson, Blossom 27 Thompson, Lisa 27 Thompson, Ramona 27, 69 Thornton, Frank 27 Thornton, Jeanette 59, 65, 93 Thresher, Paula 27 Tobin, Robert 93 Toledo, Ariel 27 Toledo, Carmelo 129 Torres, Alisa 93 Torres, Carlos 93, 94 Torres, Lissette 67, 73, 123, 129 Torres, Evelyn 93 Torres, Israel 93 Torres, Jim 93 Torres, Jose Angel 93 Torres, Judy 69, 93, 111 Torres, Richard 93 Torres, Madeline 79, 129 Toledo, Hector 59 Torres, Jimmy 60 Torres, Maria 27 Torruellas, Edward 129 Towle, Brian 134, 135 Townsend, Phillip 27 Tracy, Allan 93 Trahan, James 68 Trezza, Anna 27, 62, 66, 67, 73, 78 Trillo, Michelle 93 Trinidad, Angel 5, 27, 42, 78 Triplett, Carla 56, 60, 66, 67, 71, 73, 93 Triplett, Maurice 28 Troy, Deidra 28, 54, 66, 76, 77, 114 Trujillo, Ana 129 Trujillo, Julio 28, 71 Truman, Tracy 93 Turconi, Shane 69, 129 Turner, James 93 Tyes, Trayton 129 Tyler, Carrie 62, 76, 93, 142 Urquhart, Valerie 28, 133 V Valdez, Angel 129 Valentine, Belinda 129 VanValkenberg, Brenda 69, 93 Vargas, Antonio 129 Vargas, Clarisa 93 Vargas, Enrique 93 Vargas, Victor 7, 77, 146 Varzeas, Yvonne 129 Vasquez, Amelia 67, 129 Vasquez, Angel 93 Vasquez, Ivette 129 Vasquez, Marian 129 Vaughan, Linda 129 Vaega, Rafael 28 Vega, Willie 93 Vegerano, Nelson 129 Velasquez, Jannette 93 Velasquez, Luis 129 Velasquez, Moria 124, 129 Velez, Rosa 93 Velez, Sonia 93 Venancio, Matilda 129 Veratti, Deb 28, 37, 133, 136, 150 Vincente, Roberto 129 Vincente, Rolando 129 Villodas, Madeline 129 Voisine, Mark 129 Voutrain, Kathy 69, 129 WwW Waddell, Monica 67, 73, 94 Wadlegger, Ula 129 Waitt, Jonathan 129 Wallace, Jeana 129 Wallace, Pamela 129 Walters, Michelle 28 Wardenburg, Jason Warrick, Darryl 129 Warrick, William 28 Washington, Denton 94 Washington, Gaye 129 Washington, Kyle 28 Washington, Maureen 99 Washington, Rosie 94 Watson, Anitra 28, 56 Watt, Janet 94 Watt, Lorraine 129 Webb, Alison 55, 129 Webb, Gladis 28 Weeks, Kelly 94 Weldon, Vincent 130 West, Carla 130 Whetstone, Kevin 28 White, Charlene 28, 68 White, Dawn 29 White, Gerome 94 White, Laurie 137 White, Lisa 29 White, Lori 130 White, Margaret 130 White, Patrick 130 White, Sylvia 29 Whitsett, Bryant 130 Wiggins, Diane 29 Wilkerson, Christine 130 Wilkerson, Isaac 130 Wilkerson, Tonya 130 Williams, DeAven 68, 94 Williams, Edith 3, 5, 59, 94 Williams, George 69 Williams, Jacqueline 94 Williams, Larry 130 Williams, Lena 94 Williams, Raymond 130 Williams, Steven 29 Wilson, Danita 130 Wilson, Elizabeth 19, 29 Wilson, Kevin 130 Wilson, Michael 29 Wilson, Natalie 130 Wilson, Sondra 29 Wilson, Sonia 130 Wimbish, Ester 94 Wimbish, Martha 29 Winters, Donna 130 Witter, Jimmy 94 Wood, Terri 94 Woods, Christy 29, 66, 67, 68 Wray, Delphine 94 Wray, Michelle 130 Wunch, Ann 29, 56, 60, 137 Wunch, Teresa 130 Wyche, Leon 94 Wynn, Rhonda 29 Y Youmans, Lenise 94 Youmans, Winifred 94 Young, Cathy 3, 29, 44 Young, Joseph 130 L Zapata, Jorge 29 Zavala, Edwin 130, 141 Zduniewicz, Ewa 130 Zduniewicz, Joanna 130 Zeo, Todd 67, 73 Senior Cathy Young takes a break for some liquid refreshment. Index 163 Commerce Displays Class in Many Ways ] i Closing 165 166 Closing Mr. Troy Added a Touch of Class X n January 20, 1986, a large part of Commerce and the old ider spirit died, when our beloved former vice principal, John J. Troy, lost his long and hard fought battle against cer. native of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Mr. Troy ee S douree from Boston University. In 1952 Mr. Troy began his teaching career at Chestnut unior High. In 1958 he came to Commerce as a physical Jucation teacher and was the coach of the football and ers to several. basketball championships. n the late 50’s and early 60’s, Mr. Troy was the Driver Eien teacher. In 1966 he was named vice principal. Two ars age when the principal, Phillip Sweeney, made a trip fall of 1983, soon after the present | Senior Class | the ee of ue School of Commerce, Mr. Troy asm in the stands at basketball games ancing at proms. He was known to dance with every fh School a Co oe a ere At Guaduations, pe In Loving Memory Mr. John J. Troy, jr. Mr. Troy dedicated many long hours adding a touch of class to Commerce. At left, Mr. Troy is shown before retirement serving as Assistant Principal with Miss DiSanti and Principal Basili. Closing 167 gi er ies keep tele Sapa er Seis Baka ia et Bo eee BeiSe Se ie ge we Se eee cui tg ‘Gotha aoe ARY R 3 THE CITY SPRINGFIELD (MA) CITY LIB Peabeg eee se LIBRARY At)