Divine Child High School - Clarion Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1971 volume:

TO LIVE Ten years and growth goes on A kiss for luck and we’re on our way Before the rising sun We fly So many roads to choose We start out walking and learn to run Sharing norizons that are new to us Watching the signs along the way Talking it over, just the two of us Working together day to day 2 3 Together. Academics ... 8 Underclassmen ... 30 Activities ... 50 Sports. 6 Seniors ... 100 Conclusion ... 136 1971 clarion 10th Anniversary Issue Divine Child High School 1001 N. Silvery Lane Dearborn, Michigan 48128 7 I Sharing horizons that are new to us Touching misty rainbows and silver linings. Watching the signs along the way to tr th- We grow. academics Administration Is Our Cornerstone Like the walls of Jericho, D.C.’s walls would crumble if it weren’t for the combined efforts of members of our administration. Monsignor Weier represents the stronghold of these forces. Though just recently recovered from his illness, Father maintains a busy schedule where D.C. High is concerned. Sr. Gerald’s great desire for a number one school can be seen in the way the student body is urged on to greater achievements. As principal, she is the unifying force between faculty and students. Now in his second year at D.C. is Fr. Alder. Although CCD and freshmen religion classes occupy most of his time, now and then he manages to squeeze in a few frames of bowling with D.C.’s bowling league. A newcomer to the parish is Fr. Donahue who finds himself carrying a full load of courses at Wayne State. With a self-sacrificing, enthusiastic administration that is as intensive and dedicated as this, D.C. can’t help but radiate the attitude that is the cornerstone of its structure. FAR LEFT: Ajter observing the situation with an experienced eye. Monsignor Weier predicts a victory for the Falcons. LEFT: Father Alder is caught behind the scenes preparing for Mass. BELOW: Denise Frankiewicz asks Sr. Gerald to help her decide which picture idea would go over best. FAR BELOW: A few of the senior boys get together with Sr. Gerald as they discuss schedule ideas for second semester. FAR BELOW LEFT: Father Donahue smiles at the thought of being a part of D.C. 11 Knowledge Plus Reality: Living These words are often heard but rarely com- prehended in a way that can help change the life of a simple human being into that of a sensitive individual. The courses labeled “Religion” are actually explorations of life designed to stimulate students to engineer such a change. Such a change can only result from the knowledge of others and of self, so the Freshmen begin by concentrating on the Old Testament while Sophomores move on to the New Testa- ment, setting Christ as the example of the perfect individual. Then Junior religion teaches students to evalu- ate themselves, to find their own identity, especially in relation to others. Having learned the factors involved, the Seniors are able to utilize this knowledge in the reality of life. When students begin to actually transform themselves into sensitive and complex individu- als, they have actually learned the way to live-they have learned the way of life. 12 Mr. Hora Sr. Jolene Sr. Margaret Mary Sr. Terenita Sr. Im Verne Mr. Mikonczyk LEFT: Juniors find fun and fulfillment as they wholeheartedly plunge into the project of helping out at Shar House. BELOW LEFT: Margaret O'Brien publicly expresses her thanks to the Lord as Joe Bernardini waits his turn. FAR BELOW: Senior Vicki Zalenski shows that life is not a bubble to slide over, while Tim Shinney says that instead it is an orange to peel and bite. BELOW: The majestic serenity of May Crowning radiates around Phyllis Foley and the crowned statue of Mary. 13 Sensitivity Needed To Harness the Power Of Potent Words Millions of words, all with electrifying potential, all senselessly suspended in the back of the mind. The English curriculum gives students a chance to examine these words and the words of others, and then invent their own ways of harnessing that great power. Freshmen begin the investigation with General English and then face a variety of more specific courses. The ways the great poets and authors have effectively utilized the power of words becomes evident in American, English and World Authors as verses by Emily Dickinson pierce the heart and Homer’s “Iliad” allows the Greek gods and goddesses to live again. Humanities blends culture with literature, while the most recent best-sellers are eagerly devoured in Individualized Reading. Self-expression through word creativity begins in Composition and is climaxed in Creative Writing. In Research Techniques students learn to seek truth constantly in writing, while the force of vocalized and physically enacted words reaches a zenith in classes like Speech, Debate and Theater Arts. In the sensitive art of communication, words are the student’s most valuable tools. 14 Sr. Charlotte Sr. La Verne Mrs. Strauch Miss Check Sr. Luiza Miss Turri FAR LEFT: Chris Bonfiglio is waiting patiently to see the finished product as Margaret O'Brian paints the final touches. LEFT: Individualized Reading brings many decisions even for Peggy Soma. BELOW: Don Hughes seems to captivate the attention of Tony Carducci as Steve Voil man vividly imagines Friday night activities. FAR BELOW: Shuffling note cards in Research Techniques, John Vinette and John DeLuca play it safe when there's money involved. BELOW FAR LEFT: Cathy Nalepa seems to see a few more interesting facts in the English book while Janet Depper fails to see the humor. RIGHT: In Computer class Mike Muncey tries to decipher the directions as Cindy Tishkowski awaits the signal. BELOW FAR RIGHT: Jimmy Russo explains how to do it as Marci Parzuchowski graphs accordingly. BELOW RIGHT: In Geometry class, Donna Wathen works hard on last night's problems. .BELOW: Mike Thomas and Jackie Madaj try to decide what's what as their math problems become one mass of confusion. Mathematicians Meet Many Mixed Moods Math, according to a dictionary definition, is the study of numbers, measurement and space. While this is definitely true, most math students at Divine Child would agree that it is much more than that. Math is the bewildered look that accompanies the wrong answer after a new concept has been repeated several times; math is the wrong formula at the right time and the right formula at the wrong time. It is frustration, bewilderment, weariness and finally satisfaction when the goal of understanding the intricacy of the abstract science is reached. Divine Child offers its students many opportunities to experience these emotions first hand. As Freshmen attack the x’s and y’s of Algebra I, Sophomores trudge through thousands of triangles in Geometry. Juniors attempt to conquer the functions of Algebra 11 and Seniors wonder in which direction the vector goes in Math Analysis. Classes at D.C. have proved to the students that Math is more than a definition. It is also an exercise in mental agility and psychological endurance. 16 17 ABOVE: Could the Biology students he building a ladder to heaven? ABOVE RIGHT: Freshmen boys brace themselves for the results of their IPS experiment. FAR RIGHT: Jeri Ann Klepaczyk stealthily creeps up on a poor unsuspecting little frog. RIGHT: That just doesn't register complains Chris D'Alieva to his patient instructor Marty Koskella. Junior Einsteins Probe The Dimensions of Life Man has been researching the world since the beginning of time. D.C. students keep up the tradition as they fumble with weird apparatus and formulas in hope of salvaging some new piece of knowledge. The first contact a D.C. student has with the science world is through Introductory Physical Science. In I.P.S., goggled and aproned Freshmen observe bubbling test tubes and compute the results of their experiments like amateur mad scientists. Beginning Biology students are surprised at their own mental capacities as they build complex models of deoxyribonucleic acid chains from popsicle sticks and string. The meticulous order of the Periodic Table of Elements slowly dawns on Chemistry students as the reaction equations begin to balance and corresponding precipitates and compounds are formed. Advanced Biology probes deeper into the science of life and Physics introduces the abstract world of force and energy by utilizing simple weights and balances. The lab reports may seem trivial, the homework endless, and the experiments impossible but in the end the student is left with the knowledge of a new dimension of his world and a desire to know more. 18 19 Mr. Glynn Mrs. Salvatti Mr. Woodard Mr. LaPointe Miss Vargo Futures Are Found In Others’ Pasts The social studies at D.C. enable the student to see his relationship with the rest of the world in perspective. He begins to feel the intrinsic unity of all men as he learns of the numerous traits they have had in common since the beginning of recorded history. In World and American Histories the student discovers the huge pattern that both ancient and modern civilizations follow. American Government leads the student back through the development of the laws and institutions which make our country what it is today. Afro-American History is for students who want to delve deeper into the backround of another culture in order to appreciate and understand different people. Students begin the exploration of the id, ego, and super ego in their daily Psychology endeavors. The study of people, their laws, heritage and minds helps the D.C. student become a better person himself. That is the goal of all education-making better people. FAR LEFT: In American History class, John Kovach wonders if he has enough money to finance the Louisiana Purchase. ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Woodard and Boh Halstead explore possible ways to unite the races in peace. ABOVE: Tom Kubik prepares to run another flick in Government. LEFT: Dean Faletti ponders the weight of the world. 21 Languages Come Alive What could be more alive than speaking? It is through words that we convey thoughts and ideas. D.C. language students find that they can express themselves in new words, in new dimensions, as they begin to master another language. The Latin Classes’ motto is “eat, drink, be merry, and study those conjugations!” Claudius and Claudia and their antics on the overhead projector make the strange words a little clearer; but it still takes simple concentra- tion to get the declension endings. German people have a knack for fun, and D.C. German students don’t knock the pattern. After a few months of dialogues between Frau Weber and the Brieftragger, they are ready for a celebration at Franken- mueth or the traditional Oktoberfest. New French students quickly become acquainted with those old favorites Madame and Monsieur Thibaut. The more fluent French II, III, and IV students have a chance to use what they have learned through the attendance at French plays at Oakland University and through an annual trip to French-speaking Quebec, where they prove that language is truly alive. 22 ABOVE FAR LEFT: French club members un- wittingly smile at the prospect of attending a French play by Ionesco. ABOVE LEFT: French IU students pay tribute to Charles DeGaullc through paper collages. LEFT: Are you sure this is the way Jane Fonda started out?” asks Diane Scott of Kathy Kline as they enact their German skit. FAR LEFT: Fred Burdick and Kathy O'Neill add interest to Ixitin class with creative transparencies. 23 Students Master Language of Arts 24 To students with a taste for some of the more savory bits of life, the Fine Arts curriculum is like an “eleven course” gourmet meal. Like appetizers. Beginning Band, Beginning Choral, and Fine Arts only serve to whet the appetite for further cultural experiences. Those who take these courses may not emerge Masters or Virtuosos, but somehow a sour note of their very own, a hole in the center of a paper worn thin from erasing, a painting of a horse that everyone thinks is a mule means much more. Experiences like these instill a deep appreciation for those who are truly talented. In the Art Department, Mr. Foye instinctively allows his students to experiment freely and independently, believing that “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Students try to re- member that this imagination grows through exer- cise as cleaning bills grow through futile attempts to remove dried clay, and chalky plaster from clothes. For those interested in advancing in one special area of art. Independent Study and Photog- raphy courses are becoming increasingly popular. Music also offers ever-widening opportunities. Advanced Choral and Advanced Band students branch out on their own, forming groups of folk, rock, and contemporary singers and musicians. This year, even student-to-student guitar lessons are offered. The Fine Arts classes can be like scrumptious, enticing delicacies, but the students themselves must season the recipe with sincerity, imagination, and enthusiasm. ■nH'.V.iM m EXTREME LEFT: If it weren’t for the sucker and the Mickey Mouse watch, Dennis Kuhas could he another Picasso. ABOVE LEFT: Armed only with his trusty trumpet, Fred Burdick marches out to conquer the Homecoming crowd. ABOVE: Senior choral members prove they can do more than sing as they model their hand sewn skirts. LEFT: Sue Leabu shows Patricia Kochic and Mark Corak that it’s all in the move- ment of the fingertips. FAR LEFT: With vengeance in his eye and paint on his face. Steve (iaerig ponders a possible counter attack on Jim Lolli. 25 RIGHT: Co-op student Janet Donaldson proves that working in a hank means money in the pocket. FAR RIGHT: The unending column of numbers temporarily stuns Rosie Calcaterra in Bookkeeping class. EXTREME RIGHT: Kaye Vincent expresses relief as she completes her Office Practice job. BELOW RIGHT: Carol Repko proves that it is a brave student who can still smile while erasing an error. BELOW: In Business Law, Prosecutor Jim Slattery cross examines Cindy Cudillo as the judge, Kevin Blazo, considers the testimony. Awaits DC Talent D.C. has the makings of a major corporation as aspiring typists, lawyers, accountants, secretaries and stenographers fill the classes which prepare students for the business world. Numerous facets of this world are covered by the various commercial courses offered. Getting to class a little bit earlier to do extra lines and sacrificing long nails are well worth the effort for Typing students. Timings may appear unending and unnecessary but the speed and accuracy acquired through these help to make successful secretaries. Countless pages of transcribing and trying for the tenth time to add a column of figures correctly may also seem like futile attempts to Shorthand and Bookkeeping students, but they areworthwhile in the future as these same students apply for jobs. Business Law, a new course offered this year, allows students to study the logic behind laws and allows them to simulate court room situations where their knowledge can be put to good use. Also new this year is the Co-op program. Under the supervision of Mrs. Palmeri, students attend school for half a day and work the other half in stores and offices. Thus, they gain valuable experience for the business world. There may not be much of a resemblance now, but these students are the young executives of the future. Sr. Norma Mrs. Palmeri Sr. Regina Mary 27 Kitchen Curriculum Teaches Homemakers Through Experience In the belief that experience is the best teacher, Sr. Josephenia arms her students with the tools of the trade and sends them off to master the sewing machine or conquer the cookbook. General Home Economics introduces girls to the many aspects of homemaking, encompassing every phase, from nutrition to budgeting the shrinking dollar. Foods class will never be the same. This year’s all-male class invaded the Home Ecroomand D.C. men finally have the chance to prove their own deeply hidden talents. When Jacobson’s and Alberts’ “sale” prices become a pain in the pocketbook, benefits of Clothing become a valuable asset. As they utilize the expanded sewing facilities, young Mary Quants find that Clothing Design is an excellent change tocombinesewing skill with Creativity in style. Add timely tips supplied by Sr. Josephenia, to personal experiences and the result is that homemakers are taught the object of Home Ec curriculum: how to make a house a “home.” LEFT: Please may have it now'” pleads Mary Hessler to a leasing Laura Kasprowicz as she attempts to model her latest Clothing venture. ABOVE LEFT: '7 wonder if it’s possible to ruin Nestle's Quick?” contemplates Sue Gardner. ABOVE: Freshmen Judy Danko and Karen Kob.vlarz try to salvage the remnants of the hoys' Foods class. 28 Advice Helps Map Roads to Future In a world where there are so many roads to choose, it is comforting to know that there are people like Sr. Margaret Mary and Mr. John Glynn who, like travel guides, supply weary and confused travelers with road maps and trip suggestions. When requirements and curriculum are only exas- perations, the genuine concern and sincere efforts of these two people make them a student’s best friend. Though the counselors are valuable friends to all the students, to the seniors they are much more - they’re life-savers. When suddenly confronted by the fright- ening revelation that college life is only months away, counselors are always there to rescue the many who are drowning in a sea of applications and entrance exams. As students journey through D.C., the counselors help plan their routes and remind them to watch the signs along the way to the future. LEFT: Mr. Glynn checks to make sure that Rosanne Bachor has correctly completed her test form. BELOW: “It can’t be all that bad,’’ says Sr. Margaret Mary as she comforts senior Dave Miekstyn. FAR BELOW: hi their spare moments. Paul Brand and Bob Briody utilize the blue room’s college selector. 29 We start out walking on those lonely winding paths to our remote destination then learn to run into the warm and outstretched fingers of a scintillating sun. assmen ABOVE LEFT: While hammering away on the Junior float, Mike Opie la watches out for Phil Hoen’s helping hand. ABOVE: On Back-to-school night parents hope Carol Repko and Jackie Madaj know their alphabet as they search to find the right schedules. ABOVE RIGHT: Caught in the act of studying are Jeanne Denner, Lynne Nega, Theresa Bachor, Mary Hessler, Laura Tomaszewski, and Linda Maceroni. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: The smiling faces of Chris Gruskaand Karen Kerchen reflect the mood of the song. EXTREME RIGHT: At the Junior picnic. Chris Bonfiglio hams it up for the camera, unaware of Mary Hessler’s find. RIGHT: Drug addict’s fxist provides for the solemn faces of Mary Beth Kennedy, Debbie Monley, Debbie Timm, and Becky Mueller at SHAR House in Detroit. 32 K. Dimitroff, B. Boivin, M. Halstead, J. Beschke, L. Boisineau, K. Grezlik add last minute touches to cheerleading formation. Involved Juniors Reach Others Responsibility and spirit combine to be the Class of ’72’s greatest assets. Nothing gained from their past years at D.C. seems lost. Frequent visits to SHAR House, continued spirit at games, outside projects or simply getting together occupy most of their time in and out of school. A feeling of importance flares as friends are in- ducted into N.H.S. and opportunities like organizing and attending the Prom arise for the First time. Although many great times are shared among the juniors, pulling an A on an Algebra-Trig test or really understanding last night’s Chemistry homework also rate importance. College likewise falls into view after many take the PSAT Entrance Exam. All these things add up to the involvement, close- ness, and abilities of the Class of ’72. Within many, memories of two past years linger on, but it is realized that with senior year ahead the best is yet to come. FRONT ROW: J. Lozowski. J. Connor. SECOND ROW: G. Sheremet, P. Soma, D. Taliaferro, M. Osaer. 33 Junior Year Reveals Promise and Hope For Future Endeavors L. Mueller, G. Paul, C. Burton, T. Balavage, J. Yanoschik, C. Rabinski. FRONT ROW: M. Rat chford, M. O'Brien, M. Vecchioni, E. Mar cyan. SECOND ROW: G. Wavne. F. Moore, J. Lolli, M. Bielecki, M. Palmieri. THIRD ROW: R. Miller, L Kasprowicz. M. Martel. I. DeOrnellas. T. Corte. • . G. Anton, A. Kozanowski, P. Lewandowski. K. Blazo, J. Keimig, R. Briody. ABOVE FAR LEFT: Ed Chlebek stops to wonder if he put the right chemicals in his test tube. FAR ABOVE: Dolores Monteleon disagrees with Debby Kerry who says that sledding sure beats walking to school ABOVE: Maureen Barbaglia, Steve Greskowiak. Pam Speer. Cindy Pross. Dave Kross, and Kim Fitzgerald prove that the library isn t always quiet. FAR LEFT: “Long Time No See's” are shared by Sherry Giesin, Mike Haverty, Pat Tail. Debby Keasy. and Gordy Brooks. LEFT: Still smiling. Marie Morrissy and Kathy Weber await their verdict from the office. 35 RIGHT: Making a quick exit are Steve Gaerig, Tom Jeruzel, Tim Snabes. Larry Denis and Tom Carroll. FAR RIGHT: Leaving school after a long hard day are juniors Sue Vander- werp, Dave Taliaferro, Bob Montgomery, Rose Calca terra, Greg Wayne, and Kim Wilcox. EXTREME RIGHT: Diane Lukucs and Marie Rensi catch up on unfinished homework during study. BELOW: Magazines help keep Kathy Fuoco, Tony Ciotta, Dale Esper, Mary Ann Blazo, and Gloria Janik off the school halls. BELOW FAR RIGHT: Sheila Higgins and Mary Jo Born discuss future plans in the guidance room. BELOW EXTREME RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Tim Snabes, Tim Rancour, Mark Hoffner, Danny York. SECOND ROW: Larry Witt, Mary E. Fediuk, Barb Kwilos, Mary Karolski, Dwayne Tarnacki. Tom Rancour. FAR BELOW: What girl: what page? Dave Pydlek asks Sue Kalisz. FAR BELOW RIGHT: Last minute research for a term paper in American History finds Sue Scott spending free time in the library. 36 Junior Class Invests Talents, Time, Energy in Total Living FRONT ROW: B. Hinski, D. Kerry. D. Monteleon, Stairs, M. White, M. Wood. THIRD ROW: B. Hoehn G. Rekuc.J. Kovach. SECOND ROW: M. Fitzgerald. D. Urick. P. Theisen, T. Weakley, A. Stortz. D. M. O’Callaghan, D. Bloomfield, E. Marcyan, L. Samuel, B. Demmer. 37 Sophs Share Good Time With Friends This year’s sophomores feel that they are now an accepted part of the school. No longer the confused freshmen, they have gradually grown aware of the ways of D.C. With their added wisdom came the right of going to the Homecoming Dance and the joy of sitting back at lunchtime teasing a freshmen cleaning tables. Their enthusiasm and fun-loving nature is displayed in both social and academic activities. Scattered in their heads, Isosceles triangles, DNA molecules, and Edgar Allen Poe always seem to find their proper place when exam time nears. Various projects and term papers require the sopho- mores to make frequent visits to the library. The more relaxed moments find them tutoring one another after school, vigorously cheering at the football games, and organizing their Mass for Peace. The combination of hard work and napkin flowers resulted in their third place float, “Hang’Em High.” Active and involved, the sophomores are still growing with every new experience, every new day. 38 EXTREME LEFT: (SEATED) A. Gauthier. (SECOND ROWI S. Frey, B. Jarema, P. Zanetti, M. Marelia. FAR LEFT: Only the thought of getting his picture taken can turn Duane Prais' attention away from his two pretty admirers. Rosanne Bachor and Chris Turek. LEFT: Steve Corte unloads packages for SHAR House. BELOW: Joe Sanders just hopes that Ed Nicholas doesn't see him painting the floor instead of the float. FAR BELOW: Singers Mary Beth Stempek, Doreen Cana van, and Bev Sansone delight their audience with melodious notes. FAR BELOW LEFT: Don Hughes and Tim Finnerty leave the deserted field after another Falcon victory. FAR BELOW FAR LEFT: (FRONTROW) H. Schuckel. L. Pelz, K. Scott. (SECOND ROW) D. Weber, K. Samuel, J. O'Brien. A. Kazanowski. F. Burdick, M. Marelia. 39 FRONT ROW: K. Surma, M. Volant, K. Vanderwerp, D. Ellis, A. Pokrywka, D. Fawk. SECOND ROW: P. Shakarian, M. Witalec, K. Simms, D. Wojtanowski, A. Verreau, P. Swiech. THIRD ROW: M. Kuehn, P. Wedesky, D. Wathen, E. Tudryck, R. Brooks, D. Parzyck. FRONT ROW: J. Giesin, J. Skelly, A. Chabot. SECOND ROW: J. Cota. M. Gauci, M. Radnicki. THIRD ROW: M. Schnieder, J. Cairns, J. Fox, J. Carroll. ABOVE RIGHT: Jim Mulvihill wonders if he will ever make 60 words a minute. FAR ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Thoughts of a future career interest Paul Test at Career Day. ABOVE EXTREME RIGHT: Christmas carols put many people in the holiday mood, especially Rick Plawecki. Judy Yanick, Kathy Beers and Jerry Klepaczyk. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Dan Scott, Chuck DeBono, Kathy ONeil, Sheila McCarthy and Maureen O'Sullivan relax in the library reading corner. D. Mielke, B. Omerod. M. Branch, D. Prokopchak, D. Babij, R. Mason, J. Rivard. P. Nanasi. 40 FRONT ROW: M. Grcskowiak. J. Esper, D. Stando, T. Zielinski. SECOND ROW: L. LaRose, H. Carabelii, T. Boruta. New Ideas Challenge Minds of Sophomores K. Muir. T Carducci, E. Anderson, R. Czerwinski, R. Massic. FRONT ROW: C. Marcyan, D. Stout, M. McRae, N. Bartys, E. Hamilton. SECOND ROW: C. Podlaszewski, K. Shecran, E. Kurosky. THIRD ROW: G. Lafitte. M. Hankins. P. Saunders. K. Kitz. FOURTH ROW: D. Dominas, S. Vollman. FIFTH ROW: F. Brant, K. Sadck. T. Ross. Sophs Develop Various Talents FRONT ROW: S. Forgoes, M. Lehnert, M. Dunne, C. Humbles. SECOND ROW: M. Malone, A. Morey, D. Dean, L. Rajda, J. Mattis, D. Hughes. FAR ABOVE FAR LEFT: Phil Pawlus carefully plans his strategy as he waits for John Rivard to make his next move. ABOVE LEFT: Sue Pliska, Judy Urbanowski, Doreen Canavan, Bob Jarema, and Paul Brooks find that getting out of class for yearbook pictures isn 7 all that bad. ABOVE FAR LEFT: Walking down a deserted hall during class time, Kathy Scott and Jill Giesin try to avoid a demerit slip. EXTREME LEFT: If the school bells ever fail to ring Marty Wisner can always be relied upon to beat for change of classes. FRONT ROW S. Kenrick, M. Kremko, K. Tremonti. M. Kusmyna. SECOND ROW: M. Kross, M. Sultana. 43 Frosh Show DC Spirit Freshmen, the little people of D.C., have stepped across the corridor of grade school into the world of D.C. life. As the confusion to their new life diminishes, the freshmen show with their enthusiastic spirit that they are ready to meet the challenges of new horizons. They meet these both socially and academically. Whether talking to a friend, singing for Sister Jolene, or studying for one of Mr. Mikonczyk’s tests their spirits are always high . . . never to be dampened even by defeat because they always try again until they succeed. The freshmen become united through the efforts of their officers who lead them into the core of D.C. life. Pep rallies resound with their spirit, matched only by the laughter and shouts of those working on the homecoming float. They show they have truly become members of D.C. High by their active participation in extra-curriculur activities. In the years to come, freshmen year accomplishments will have paved the first step in their lives. There will be many more challenges for them to accept, and inevitably they'll succeed. FRONT ROW: J. Rotollini. T. Rankin. K. Methven. SECOND ROW M. Kerchen, K. Griffith, P. Rabinski, J. Josaitis. B. Karrcr. FAR ABOVE FAR LEFT: Now that the flag cord is taken care of. Bob Born must entangle Mike Forde. FAR ABOVE LEFT: Adrienne Rossoni plays bells as Debbie Winslow. Laurie Berjeski. and Judy Kosiba sing along. FAR ABOVE: The camera doesn’t bother Gerald Tarnackibut Maria Suspeck wants to hide. ABOVE LEFT: Judy Murphy, Bonnie Gross. Martha Caldaron, and Janine Test are enthusiastic about their first attempt at making refrigerator cookies. LEFT: Pam Lee. Kathy Bilicki. Mike Dimitroff and Bill Gorman seem more than happy that the school day has come to an end. FAR LEFT: Patrice Curran takes books from her locker as I.ora Longuski and Terri Gaydos wait patiently. EXTREME LEFT: Kim Griffith displays her artistic ability as she helps decorate the gym for the homecoming dance. 45 Freshmen Meet The Challenges Of New Horizons K. Kobytasz, K. Weakley, R. Hiller, J. Leslie, K. Battle, B. Biemacki, M. Gohl compare notes in IPS experiment. FRONT ROW: M. Wojtas, J. Russo, N. Tomaszewski, F. Wolk, SECOND ROW: M. Corak, S. Leabu, S. Masty, B. Nickerson, M. Muscat, M. Lee. FAR ABOVE RIGHT: After school hours Rick Bixman and Dave Swolish show the proper flay, folding technique. ABOVE RIGHT: Only two mistakes,”exclaims Karen Metven as Terry Gaydos anxiously waits to see her paper. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Talking over the day’s events, Debbie Constan- tine, Bob Tait, Mark Miskinis, and Marie Gocdtell head for home. ABOVE EXTREME RIGHT: Kevin Higgins, Eric Hofncr, Dave Swoish, Phil Walling and Tim Kuehn find time to get in a fast and exciting game of cards during study hall. RIGHT: The camera catches Sue Leabu and Sheryl Jurkiewicz as they rush to their class before the second bell rings. 46 ROW: W. McGrail. G. Witalic, R. Morse, R. Eberlinc, J. Yanoschik. M. Stairs. ROW: M. Osaer, S. White, T Gay do s, M. LaPorte, P. Cudillo, K. Baker. FRONT ROW: W. Esper. J. Bergel. J. Kerry, V. Mon ley, J. Kross. M. Chappo. SECOND ROW: J. Debono, R. 1 2pin ski, M. Nega, G. Metz. J. Muir, E. Kasparek. THIRD ROW: T Hassett. P. Rabinski, R. Wenson, M. Kitz, G. Forystek, S. Miller. 47 United Frosh Seek True Meaning of Life ABOVE (FRONT ROW): R. Vanderlinden, J. Roose. SECOND ROW: G. DeOmellas, R. Bixman. RIGHT: D. Esper. P. Czuj, J. Gardner, K. Nizyborski find posing amusing. RIGHT ABOVE (FRONT ROW): S. Kozak, M. D’Alieva. (SECOND ROW): M. Reid, P. Rehberg, K. Tomaszewicz, R. Stone, M. Lezotte. RIGHT FAR ABOVE: Wally Kalisz and Connie Bachor observe Gayle Palmer napping. TOP CENTER: A Slizewski, K. Higgins, D. Palmieri, J. Nanasi, R. Muscat, M. McCabe, G. McGinnity. 48 Seventy-Six Trombones ABOVE. The Quartet amazes everyone with the unexpected rich chords of “Lida Rose. FAR ABOVE. Marion's (Joanne Orr) face reflects trouble. ABOVE RIGHT: “Iowa Stubborn” boasts the obstinate qualities of River City townspeople. EXTREME RIGHT. Harold Hill’s glance finds Marion the most interesting subject in the library. FAR RIGHT: Town busybody Marcellus Washburn gives indispensible advice although no one is listening. RIGHT. As Eulalie conducts. the Town Hall of River City. Iowa rings with patriotism. 52 Led Our Big Parade in MUSIC MAN . . . . . . with about 600 ambitious students close behind . . . some transforming a plank of wood, a stretch of canvas, and a few splashes of color into the gaiety of River City, Iowa . . . others recreating 1912 originals with the aid of needle and thread . . . still others searching dusty attic corners to borrow that missing detail belonging to antiquity ... all uniting in one mammoth effort to make each performance a sellout, and finding that Harold Hill was not the only travelling salesman in the production. Each student travelled well beyond campus boundaries in pursuit of likely ticket purchasers. Their efforts were well rewarded when those who filled their quota triumphantly travelled the 150 miles to Cedar Point and a day of fun- Under the influence of Miss Paquet’s imagination, the friend that sits next to you in English is slowly transfigured into sweet Zaneeta, quiet little Amaryllis, or a travelling salesman. As the train rolls to a stop all the hidden talent continues to manifest itself. The downbeat of Mr. Tallieu’s hands signals the crash of the cymbals as the Wells Fargo Wagon “is a cornin’ down the street.” And the parade passes by, reaching a successful end, accompanied by thunderous applause and memories of Music Man never to be forgotten. Our World Is Shining Hope Seniors and juniors who dreamed of a “someday when beauty, enchantment, and an aura of fairy-tale perfection reigned supreme, found more than that on a crisp April evening at exquisite Lovett Hall during the fleeting moments that they shared at the 1970 version of the annual prom. From nervous beginnings to splendid ends, the entire evening seemed storybook perfect. Girls looked nothing less than elegant in floor length gowns as their dates appeared equally handsome in their tuxedos. It wasn’t difficult for them to imagine themselves as fairy princesses and princes dancing through many spans of time in the form of waltzes, polkas, and all styles of modern dances. With the Leo Tallieu Quartet supplying this mood music, couples strolled about the romantic balcony in the antique setting, dimly illuminated with light from crystal chandeliers. Not at all tragically sad like the love story “Romeo and Juliet, yet every bit as tender, it seemed there could never be a more splendid “Time for Us. ABOVE RIGHT. Loretta VanWynsberghe lets out a sigh of relief as Richie Smith says, “So you forgot your shoes. won 7 step on your feet. ” ABOVE FAR RIGHT. Guests are greeted with a smile and a keepsake in the foyer of Lovett Hall. ABOVE EXTREME RIGHT. A look of enchantment is reflected in the smiling eyes of Beth Kidder and her escort, Dave Kuriluk. FAR RIGHT. Lynn Mattis exclaims, “So I say to this guy, look, don't worry. ” RIGHT. Greg Griffith and Judy Forman take time out to join in a short conversation with Steve Burton and Kathy McGoorty. 54 RIGHT: Mary Kay Dean experiences the joy of being a queen as co-captains Steve Burton and Dennis Test bestow her with a congratulatory kiss. BELOW RIGHT: At the dance. Denise Kurosky and Tom Carrol take a moment out and talk. BELOW: Mary Kay Dean shares her Homecoming excitement with friends. 1970HOMECOMING COURT: (left to right) Louanne Bazina, Cindy Dean, Judy Versaci, Terri Keimig, Beth Kidder, Joanne On, Carol Cudillo, Chris Criscenti, Karen Grezlik, Denise Kuroskv, Mary Kay Sherry. (Not pictured: Janet Donaldson, Chris Haverty.) Over the Rainbow Enchantment Leads Homecoming Spirit From the first paper flower that sparks the Home- coming spirit - to the last smoldering ash. Homecoming becomes an exciting race against time. With rush and frustration the gym is transformed into a crepe paper rainbow, the freshmen become Munchkins, and the final touch of midnight velvet is put into the air. The thrill of finding a new dress, arranging a hair appointment, or choosing just the right flowers, all too soon becomes a flickering candlelight that melts into the last thoughts of a wonderful evening. As the days grow closer, the once tiny spark of spirit is kindled into a frenzy of emotions. Saturday ... a day of chaos: as the tales of “last night” intertwine with the smell of spray paint, the clip of scissors, and the unnoticed sounds of a radio. Then all the hustle and emotions burst into fascination as the results of hours of long, tedious work break into a sunny day. As the final day arrives, a parade of floats, a beautiful court, and an enthusiastic crowd reach their destination success. The day ends with the joy of having Homecoming Queen Mary Kay Dean crowned again with a victory never-to-be-forgotten. 57 ABOVE: Ed Plawecki, council treasurer, congratulates the newly elected V.P. Dennis Vollman. as secretary Terri Keimig looks on. ABOVE RIGHT: Oh, you're kidding!” laughs Senior class secretary Mary Kay Dean as Junior officers Steve Greskowiak and Jim Keimig comically tell of plans for the next Student Council meeting. FAR RIGHT: After a long day of classes, even enthusiastic council members grow tired as council president Lynne Mattis takes attendance. RIGHT: Sophomore Sue Pliska stops Joe Kerry and Glen Witalec, two of the Freshmen council members, to help them pick a band for their Freshman dance. 58 Enthusiasm Is Key To Council Activity The elections are over, the winners posted and the last campaign sign is torn down. Induction day arrives; newly elected students smile proudly as they pledge to represent the entire student body to the best of their ability. Representation at meetings, suggestions, a rap session, a project is born which demands a united council effort; a project which seldom fails. With service comes satisfaction. The key motivating force is the satisfaction of doing things for others. Included in their long list of services are: organizing Thanksgiving baskets for the poor, sponsoring Teacher Appreciation Month in April and making Christmas stockings for inner city children. The student council members go on striving, doing, In general, committing themselves to the ever-growing task of representing, leading, and serving all the students of Divine Child. 59 ABOVE: Marty Koskella and Kevin Higgins serenade their audience with chords of “Alice’s Restaurant. ” ABO VE RIGHT: Joe Bernardini makes his audience chuckle with his imitation of Bill Coshy. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: In their skit, the Farkle Family displays a new aspect of talents. FAR RIGHT: Chris Gruska and Denise h'rankiewicz end their lively dance with a relaxing pose. RIGHT: Playing an accordion appears easy for Janet Carroll. 60 Talent Bursts Forth As Stars Are Born Could this have been the prelude to a glamorous career starring on Broadway or a recording for Motown? Only time will tell. But while they were a part of the annual Talent Show, each amateur also had to display the same qualities of showmanship that professional entertainers must possess for success. And achieving this while performing for fellow students was a feat only attainable through much rehearsal, courage, and plain hard work. Not only did they prove that D.C. veils a veritable gold mine of potential, but that students have the initiative to develop this capability to full capacity when so stimulated. Sr. Jolene provided that stimulus. As producer she audi- tioned, planned, coached, and directed for weeks until every act was polished to its highest luster. The result was the most unique and well received talent show D.C. has had. Guitarists strummed out lyrical folk songs; singing groups sang out their medleys of songs; the auditorium walls vibrated with the acid rock of Silka’s band. A hushed audience closed its eyes and was enveloped by the mellow beat of “This Guy’s in Love With You,” played by pianist Tony Carducci. The 1970 Talent Show was more than a mere exercise of D.C. talent. It was a time for seeing a glimpse of new horizons to which we have only begun to reach out. 61 The Halls of DC Vibrate with NHS Stand still in the middle of the intersection and listen to the hum of activities. This is Divine Child, and the National Honor Society is a big part of it. Not everyone can be inducted into the N.H.S. The faculty nominates only the most deserving juniors and seniors. Those who fulfill the strict qualities of scholarship, character, service and leadership are eligible. In achieving these goals, members must maintain a 3.0 grade point average throughout their high-school career. Candidates for nomination strive to be good examples of shining character. Their “go-get-em” attitude acts as a catalyst within the student body. The National Honor Society considers itself to be a service organization. Club members, led by moderator, Sr. Luiza, perform various charitable services which range from filling Christmas stockings for orphaned children to painting Sr. Josephema’s Home Lc Room. Members are involved people. They hasten to the beckoning call of the numerous opportunities granted by the expanding curriculum of Divine Child. Now walk on ... the NHS is behind you all the way. ABOVE FAR LEFT: At the NHS Induction Ceremony, treasurer Pete Nucitelli solemnly lights the final candle representing service to the school, faculty and students. ABOVE: NHS Induction brings back many memories to senior Mike Muncey as he contemplates his former year in Detroit. LEFT: Karen Vecchioni cuts out Christmas stockings while Carol Brand stitches designs. FAR LEFT: After the meeting adjourns, several members stay and discuss future plans for their next activity. 63 Glory of Greece Survives at DC FAR BELOW RIGHT: Pam Speer casts her evil spell on Frank Buccieri as Debbie Keasy and Cheryl Laurant watch with fear. FAR BELOW EXTREME RIGHT: Diane Hcrsey is emphatic in express- ing her viewpoint. RIGHT: Patti Isopi teaches the grade schoolers how to play the guitar as Larry Ellis’s fingers get caught in the strings. BELOW: Rob Fares decides that the lump in his pottery makes it a unique work of art. Soon after the 2:45 bell rings Divine Child is trans- formed into a little Athens. Under the ancient influence of Euripedes, Miss Turri helps to create exquisite characters within the Drama Club members. She stresses the important qualities of volume, enunciation, and over-demonstrative gestures. Using Aristotle’s ideas on democracy and the right of free speech, debate members learn to listen as well as to express their own ideas. With the help of Miss Check, simple ideas become convincing arguments to support your stand. If speech problems persist, one might be tempted to try reciting “The rain in Spain. ..” with marbles in his mouth. Just as Phidias captured living moments in marble, Mr. Foye's art club members recreated River City, Iowa on canvas for last year's play, “The Music Man.” They also visit museums to get insight into different techniques, and raise money to buy bulletin boards for the art exhibit. Like Greece’s ancient Muses, gods of music and song, the Folk Liturgy Club occupies it’s time singing at guitar masses, improving the liturgy, and teaching grade- schoolers to play the guitar. DC Thinkers Dare To Try The grimace on the opponent’s face seen through an island of fantasy, shows how the tiny wooden figures drain one’s thought and time. This is the investment members of the Chess Club make in learning to play the game. The Bowling Club member also need this complete concentration as the thunderour rolling in the backgound toys with his train of thought. He attempts to isolate himself from all else in order to make that strike. The club, however, is not designed too exclusively for the talented. Most students bowl on Sunday mornings just for the pure fun of it. Ski club members.find their delight in deep, dazzling snow which transforms their world into a fairyland. But, like the bowler and the chess master, he needs concentration above all in order to accomplish those precarious turns in perfect style, balance and grace. For just those few fleeting seconds he becomes master of a mountain. 66 EXTREME LEFT: Randy Biemacki traverses down an exciting slope and encounters wild obstacles. FAR LEFT: Mark Hankins, caught in action, makes bowling look like an interesting game. BELOW EXTREME LEFT: Dave Wojtanowski and Duane Fra is ponder the next strategic move. LEFT SEQUENCE: Carol Brand gets first-hand experience of the potency of electricity at a demonstration entitled “This Atomic World . Diverse Electricity Causes Commotion Students Unite in Race for No C If actions speak louder than words, D.C. students must have been screaming when they undertook the responsibility of educating Michigan voters on the gravity of Proposal C, an effort to close all non-public schools. Dan Miekstyn. Bernie Fox, Joanne Orr, and Cathy Skelly, who met weekly with Fr. J. Harrington. Superintendent of Schools, directed a feverish slate of activities to raise money and distribute literature. Donut sales, a powderpuff football game, speeches, a sock hop, door to door distribution of literature, and an all-out effort at the polls, were all part of the strategy to defeat “C.” But without the real concern within each individual the fight could not have been launched or have the momentum to carry them to the bitter end. Tears of defeat glistened on their faces when the results of the voting showed that their efforts had been all in vain. Only battered bumper stickers and crumpled leaflets remained as an ironic monument to a futile effort to have their voices heard. ABOVE' RIGHT: With careful attention, Cathy Skelly counts the donut sale proceeds for Proposal C. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: The Pep Club meticulously works on plans for increasing school spirit. FAR RIGHT: The Pep Club takes time out to relax. RIGHT: When it comes to publicizing NO C, Dan Miekstyn and Bernie Fox won V stop for anything. BELOW: Joanne Orr educates the student body on the disastrous effects of Proposal C. 68 School Spirit Is Awakened By Pep Club A loud and screaming cheer breaks the cold air among a crowd of D.C. students. Yes, it’s the first football game of the year and the Pep Club is more effective than ever in waking up the sleeping D.C. students. The' use of bold, bright posters and signs, spirit arm bands, and the sale of scarves are many of the imaginative ways this anxious organization attempts to achieve its essential goal - the revival of school spirit after a long summer. Vibrant pep rallies create mass excitement among apprehensive students and consequently make every game a big success. The perpetual energy surging within the Pep Club members is led by their faithful moderator, Mr. Wickert, and Maureen Prais, their president. No matter what the sport, be it football, basketball, or baseball, D.C.’s Pep Club sparks enthusiasm through a large audience of D.C. supporters. Two words will keep anybody en- thusiastic - Fire up! 69 ABOVE Former Queen of 70, Sue Corsi realizes that she must give up her reign to her successor. FAR ABOVE: The court smiles its approval as Marge Nelson is crowned queen. FAR RIGHT: Sweetheart Marge Nelson beams with delight at the thrill of being just crowned queen. RIGHT: Terri Keimig dances rhythmically to the music’s beat. 70 CSMC Sparks Gaiety at Dance Excitement kissed the crowd when Margie Nel- son was crowned Sweetheart Queen by Sue Corsi, the former queen at the C.S.M.C. Dance. This was the long anticipated moment after weeks of work. During the previous weeks sweetheart nominees strived to collect money for the missions, each con- templating the crown. Through the process of elim- ination, competition was narrowed to Maureen O’Shea, Carol Schonscheck, Mary Hessler and Margie Nelson,each representing her own class. Sweethearts were supported by their class and privately handed in their collections of each day to sponsor, Sr. Josephenia. Tensions rose that last week as campaigning grew keener and more frantic. Then the final moment arrived when at last the queen was announced. Until next year, Margie Nelson will reign as Divine Child’s Queen of Hearts. 71 Students Enjoy Extra Activities? Profitable Clubs The busy day of a D.C. student can end in many different ways. Some will go home while others will stay and participate in extra activities. Photography offers students a chance to view nature and the things around them in a stand-still way. Students learn the fundamentals of photography, including the camera parts. Learning about and trying to improve our environment is the purpose of the Ecology club. It works to make this a better earth. The Math and Slide Rule club teaches its members how to operate a slide rule. Intra-mural Football is an added activity this year. With each league representing one class, the club’s friendly rivalry attracted eighty percent of D.C.’s male population. The annual Science Fair offers students a chance to show their scientific and creative abilities. Each student taking a science course is expected to make a project with awards going to the best in each of the categories. The end of the school day brings freedom for some and work or enjoyment for others, depending on how they look at it. The smiling faces of D.C. students can be seen in whatever they do. 72 ABOVE FAR LEFT: “It's my ball!” shouts each man as they all make a gallant leap for it. ABOVE LEFT: Lynne Nega and Karen Stanecki valiantly try to solve their math problems with the use of the slide rule. ABOVE: Ecology Club members Joe Seres. Peggy Lewandowski and Allen Stortz work together to beautify the school. LEFT: Dave Rakocy demonstrates the art of developing a picture. FAR LEFT: A willing Marty Koskella explains the workings of his original laser. 73 EAR ABOVE: Adrienne Rossoni’s sly expression makes F.N.C. president Maureen f rais suspicious of her skill. ABOVE: Arlene Pokrywka and Pehhie Ptak delight upon the arrival of their flipped pancake. To Be; Not To Be Is Future Quest Future Nurses find the ever expanding world of medicine challenging and are eager to attack its many obstacles. They intently pursue all the paths of knowledge which can be acquired. These include, with the aid of the school nurse Miss Stevenson, learning to use ultra-modern medical equipment and visiting hospitals to get a glimpse of an impending lifetime. For those who prefer to undertake a domestic career, the Future Homemakers Club offers collective ideas for household planning. The girls learn everything from sewing curtains to planning, making, and eating their own meals. All of this is done, for the most part, on their own, although traces of Sister Josephenia are detected in an improved casserole or a sporty pantsuit tailored to perfect design. The minds of many others are exposed to the beckoning business and teaching fields, as the other “future clubs challenge students with a question that looms ahead as large as the sun-to be or not to be. 74 Students Weigh Signs of Times Choosing the right way of life is as confusing to young people as being caught in a traffic jam. At Career’s Day, held at the University of Detroit, students were faced with hundreds of wide-spread professions that they could pursue in the future. Professional people, which included engineers, librarians, electricians, musicians, occu- pational therapists and mathematicians, were ready to lend a helping hand to any searching student. All these opportunities were sponsored by the Detroit Catholic Guidance Council under the supervision of Sr. Margaret Mary. Just as one confronts a traffic light in life, he must STOP and realize that now it’s his turn to choose the right direction for life. Now, it is time to GO forward, full speed ahead with a definite outlook on life. But, safety precautions must be made in the road to destinations, for there will be “sharp curves ahead”, “icy pavements,” and many detours. D.C. students will reach their goal safely and surely. LEETV Boys from Divine Child look for new subjects of interest at the Marygrove College booth on Careers ’ Day. ABOVE: Lost among the crowd at the University of Detroit on Careers' Day. students try desperately to find their way to their destinations. 75 Clubs Enter New Worlds As if they had been transported to lands where Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc once lived, the language clubs search for insights into foreign cultures. The French Club dreams of Paris cafes as they discover French favorites. Members of the German Club are exposed to German ways of life at a festive Christmas party and at Frankenmuth. By producing plays, the Latin Club follows in the footsteps of the great Roman orators before them. The world is made a little smaller as these clubs discover exotic customs. ABOVE RIGHT: French Club members, Marianne Marelia, Monica Gauci and Amy Marcy wish each other a “Joyeux Noel” while exchanging cards. ABOVE: At the German Christmas party, Carol Radja apprehensively waits for Steve Gaerig's reaction. RIGHT: In Latin, a puppet show is a new approach to learning conversational skills. Creative People Do Their Thing Amidst Mirth When the halls of school are abandoned after the eighth hour bell rings, creative students venture out to pursue their many outside interests. Doodlings may become masterpieces of art and banging on the piano may transform itself into harmonious chords of “Fugue in C Minor.” These hidden potentials are converted into useful talents. Whether it may be the conservative art of coin- collecting, the challenging sport of skiing, or spirited cheering for a favorite team, one will discover oneself by doing what he enjoys. Spare time becomes obsolete and the words “rest and take it easy” make up a dream never to be realized by many students. But what is one supposed to do when one has a busy schedule of horseback riding and J.A.? Suggestions for fun range from weird to wacky, yet behind each lies one original person. When individuals with this type of imagination gather together, the result is a united effort of “Doing Your Own Thing.” ABO VF: Spirited emotions are released at exciting pep rallies. FAR ABOVE: Junior girls, Carol Repko, Kathy Flynn, Jeanne Connor. Patti Isopi, Jeanne Denner, Karen Dimitroff and Denise Frankiewicz display one of their many talents. 77 Young Journalists Are in the Know Patience, endurance, stamina and willingness are the qualities of a Divine Child journalist. A member of the staff has to be in the upper third of his class, either junior or senior, with at least 3.0 average. He must be willing to re-do his unsuccessful attempts at writing a story. His eyes and ears must always be opened and alert for new and unusual happenings in the students’ lives. On certain days, you can find the staff in a state of panic rushing to meet the deadline. Layouts must be checked, copies fitted, and headlines revised for the printer. Sticky fingered editors paste the printed copy onto their layouts. After a couple of hours, the paper is ready for press. The staff now anxiously waits for about two days for their finished masterpiece”. They feel that their hard work is not all in vain when they see their finished product, the newspaper. It is then distributed among the student body. The Herald is mailed to various parts of the country, even Africa, where all read about the exciting lives of the Divine Child students. The Herald received Quill and Scroll International First Place Rating last year, and hopes to keep up its fine work. 78 RIGHT: Do you really warn me to put that in the paper?” exclaims reporter Lynne Nega to confident Mr. Birchmeier. BELOW: From checking your camera to seeing if a picture will fit, the Journalism staff is a busy lot. FAR BELOW: In a quest to learn what's happening, freshmen eagerly devour the news provided them in the Herald. BELOW LEFT: The product of lots of hard work is seen by juniors as they paste up another issue of the Herald. 79 ABOVE: The Yearbook Dance finds staff member Pam Swiech enjoying some fringe benefits while selling popcorn. FAR ABOVE: “This will teach Karen Vecchioni not to tamper with my copy!” sneers Doug Stout as he executes another step of his anti-editor campaign. RIGHT: Ardent staff members work as a team to compile their ideas into great copy. RIGHT ABOVE: Clarion members know that good Clarion copy involves research and re-editing, plus much spirit and teamwork. FAR RIGHT: Chris D'Alieva can't escape Diane Hersey's persuasive sales pitch. EXTREME RIGHT: Editors Karen Vecchioni and Teri Wiatr compose a suicide note. EXTREME RIGHT ABOVE: Hard at work in the darkroom is staffs photographer, Charlie Lucas, completing a yearbook deadline. 80 Permanent Residence in One Room Suite Finally Yields Tenth Anniversary Issue A lonely drab room in motionless silence. A home? Yes, but only when the enthusiasm of the staff of Clarion ’71 triggers this passivity into vibrating action. Silence is shattered by cries of frustration over blurry pics and despair over unmet deadlines. Textbooks are piled high in the corner, forgotten in the melee of the deadline. Tons of paper plaster every available square inch and the elusive pica ruler becomes the target of an all-out search. An undertone of growling stomachs gently stimulates creativity and fatigue becomes the rule rather than the exception. Sometimes it is only moderator and guardian angel, Sr. Terenita, that keeps confusion from turning into disaster as she tries to calm the distraught, feed the hungry, and perform other works of mercy among those students in their home-away-from-home. Yet without the real devotion of the staff the room could never be the honorary home it is. For “home is where the heart is” and “heart” is the only word that describes what made a 1971 Clarion possible. 81 SDorTs Before the rising sun we struggle With time, with our opponents With our minds Grasping the determination from within Trying frantically to keep it from slipping between our fingers. 82 BELOW: John Yanosh ik out legs a defender before turning up field. RIGHT: Co-Captains Denny Test and Steve Burton talk over the team’s chances with head coach Bill McCartney. FAR RIGHT: Finding a small opening in the defensive line, halfback Pat Perino breaks through for a first down. BELOW FAR RIGHT: Turning outside, All-City fullback Richie Smith cuts just beyond the reach of a Gallagher defender. FRONT ROW: R. Smith, P. DePaulis, M. Sulik, S. Burton, D. Test. D. Kuriluk, M. Kunnath. R. Albertson, R. Jarcs. SECOND ROW: J. Lolli, D. Beers. S. Greskowiak, L. Dennis, J. Kovak, J. Keimig, B. Stachura, E. Chlehek, T. Carroll. THIRD ROW: D. York, P. Perino, D. Kolassa, G. Rebuc, J. Yanoshik, B. Hinski, R. Mason. M. Hankins, D. Faletti. FOURTH ROW: T. Finnerty, M. Wit a lie. J. Rivard, T. Lane, D. Hughes. T. Zielinski. P Wedesky. FIFTH ROW T. Carducci, P. Test, G. iMfitte, J. Mulvihill, P. Nanasy. SIXTH ROW: Coach B. Reuhr, Coach J. Kalbjleish. Coach R. Lapointe, Head Coach B. McCartney, Coach C. Shonta, Coach J. Schultz. Coach F. Bone. 1970 VARSITY FOOTBALL Divine Child Opponent 34 Austin 0 12 U of D 9 27 Redford St. Mary's 8 49 Servite 12 21 Bishop Gallagher 0 28 St. Ambrose 6 14 Shrine 34 Falcons End Winning Season in Final Defeat Surprising but heart-breaking, champs yet defeated, exciting but disappointing; D.C. Football 1970 was all of these. Losing many starters from last year’s championship team, it appeared that this season would be one only to rebuild. D.C. was expected to have a very poor year, picked to win no more than two games the entire season. Rolling over their first three opponents, the Falcons proved without a doubt that this year again, they would be the team to beat. After an overwhelming victory over stubborn Servite, Divine Child took over the No. 1 ranking, a pinnacle yet unreached by any Falcon team. Anticipating the Charity Bowl, and eyeing a fourth consecutive AA title. D.C. went into its final game of the season. And for the first time in nearly four seasons the Falcon machine was stopped short; a crushing defeat, shattering all dreams of a playoff berth, overshadowing an otherwise great season. But Divine Child was also a winner that day; pride prevailed in the stands. The Falcon machine can be slowed but never stopped. Next season the machine will start again, and when it does, nothing will slow it down. Again Divine Child will retain its position, the only position it can rightfully occupy Victors of the Charity Bowl, best of the Double A. 85 Cager Future Offers DC Another Dynasty Struggling to emerge from the shadows cast by great D.C. Football, Basketball this year took its first big step. Injuries, bad breaks and down-to-the-wire tough losses plagued the 1970-71 season. An outsider looking at the standings and statistics would probably label this an unsuccessful campaign. But in reality it was the start of a bright future. Falcon Basketball is building. Its full potential has not been seen. Nearly all of this year’s youthful squad will be returning next winter. Joining them will be some of the versatile members of the J.V. and Freshmen teams who posted fine records, dominating each of their leagues this past season. The Falcons are growing into a strong unit. This is one major asset to Falcon Basketball. Add to this the guiding skill of Coach Bill McCartney and it becomes easy to see why the seemingly unsuccessful season can be rated far from a failure. A Falcon power is in the making. Experience, youth, a great coach and traditional D.C. desire will make D.C. a sure winner that is truly number one. The future belongs to Divine Child. ABO VE: Only a Sophomore and playing varsity bait, Ken Sadek will be a big man for D.C. in the future. ABOVE RIGHT: Employing mouth-open scare tactics, junior Dan York controls the ball. 1971 VARSITY BASKETBALL Divine Child Opponent 53 Austin 50 43 U.ofD. 45 42 Redford St. Mary’s 55 60 Servite 72 76 Bishop Gallagher 72 52 St. Ambrose 54 59 Shrine 53 68 Austin 81 62 U.ofD. 66 65 Redford St. Mary’s 61 68 Servite 73 56 Bishop Gallagher 54 68 St. Ambrose 36 67 Shrine 65 86 BELOW: Coach McCartney rallies the team during a time out in the closing minutes of play. BELOW LEFT: Eyes on the basket, Steve Burton makes his defender look clumsy as he drives for two. LEFT: Although the clock hasn 7 started, action in another exciting D.C. basketball game is already underway as center Ed Ochalek vies for the ball. 87 JV Falcons Discover Formula for Success If this year’s J.V. teams are an indication of things to come. Divine Child is more than adequately prepared to dominate the AA league for the next few seasons. Both football and basketball J.V. teams dominated their leagues this year, and both promise that the seasons to come will be even better. On their way to a second consecutive league title, J. V. Football went through the entire season with but one defeat. The last J. V. squads to match this performance were the same teams that brought three consecutive AA and Catholic League titles to Divine Child. J. V. Basketball, too, produced a season typical of Falcon athletics. Playing over a string of early season defeats, the cagers pulled together by mid-season and finished strongly, completing still another successful season of basketball. All of these same players will be returning next year, making up D.C.’s varsity squads. But there will be one major difference - they will be even stronger and have more experience behind them. With teams like these championship hopes rank high. League opponents will again fall to a Falcon power. 88 FAR LEFT: Coming down with an impor- tant rebound, Denez Dominas feeds a teammate breaking for a basket. LEFT: Ed Ka spare k skillfully drives around a Gallagher defender. BELOW: Completing a three-point play, Duane Prais sinks his foul shot. BELOW LEFT: Alongside Varsity players Phil DePaulis and Dave Kolasa, members of the J. V. study Varsity game from the Falcon bench. BELOW FAR LEFT: With only seconds remaining. Coach Shultz emphasizes the importance of the next play to Dave Wojtanowski, Duane Prais and Rick Plawecki JV eager. 89 ABOVE. With a final mighty leap. Russ Albertson begins his flight over the high jump bar. RIGHT. The straining of muscles, the thrust of an arm. the agonizing outcry, and the final release of the shot put prove to be the formula of success for Matt Steffes. ABOVE FAR RIGHT. Mike Opiela and Mark Witalec keep a painful yet rewarding pace. ABOVE EXTREME RIGHT. “Are you sure you lost your contacts here?” Greg She remet asks Hank Carabe lli as they approach the start of the half mile run. FAR RIGHT. On the verge of collapse. Phil DePaulis crosses the finish line-a winner. 90 Trackmen Near Title With Successful Year An unwritten challenge is issued yearly in early Spring at Divine Child. Although unwritten, all are aware of it. The qualifications are high; hours of practice are required. Practice means miles of running-miles of torturous, monotonous running. Workouts ending in pools of sweat are climaxed by the sickening thought that only more comes the next day an undying thought, persisting until complete physical and mental exhaustion is a constant companion. But these practices can take another form-that of repetition. Hours must be spent in a single repeated action—vaulting into a pit of sand, stepping over hurdles, sprinting dashes and running distance, or tossing the same twelve pound brass sphere that never seems to go far enough -one simple action made unbearable by monotonous repetition. It would be difficult indeed to find athletes willing and capable to accept this challenge. Yet the response was overwhelming. To these Cindermen, Track represents a cause — a cause which guarantees hard work but only a chance of success. The challenge was truly met! 91 Returning DC Lettermen Spark Fire for Baseball Success Producing a top competitive team yearly. Divine Child baseball swings into the new season with an optimistic look. Finishing very close to the top for the last three seasons, the Falcons’ chances look very promising for a Double “A” title this year. Last year, with only four seniors, the Falcons managed to wrap up a respectable .500 season. Falcon chances were still alive until St. Mary’s of Redford came from behind to win the season’s last game. The key to D.C.’s hopes this year is the very thing the team lacked last season experience. Eight lettermen are returning, each with two or three seasons of Varsity ball under their belts. Players like Eddie Plawecki, John Vinette, and Mark Sulik provide an experience that assures great play with a minimum of mistakes. By adding to that the talented arms of a pitching staff completely made up of returning lettermen, one produces a team not only strong defensively but also solid with experience. Through Coach Jim Kalbfleish’s system of pre-season play, the Falcons will have ten games behind them before the start of Double “A competition; nearly an entire season’s experience before the campaign starts. Once again, D.C. has produced a baseball team that has the talent, ability, and experience to capture a league title and city championship. 92 1970 VARSITY BASEBALL: FRONT ROW: D. York, E. Chlebek. P. Perino. A. Knott. SECOND ROW: E. Plawecki. M. Sulik, R. Albertson, G. Griffith. R. Jares. 93 FAR LEFT: Questioning the last call at the plate, Coach Kalbfleish approaches the umpire. LEFT: South taw Rob Jares, cheeking his signs, prepares for his next pitch. BELOW: Again holding their opponents scoreless. Pat Perino, Rick Harris, and Eddie Ochalek hustle off the field. BELOW LEFT: Warming up before the game. Danny York lays down a bunt. Golf Secures Position As New DC Power Beginning just its sixth season as a varsity sport at Divine Child, golf has done what normally takes up to decades to accomplish-thc building of a tradition. Ever since the sport was initiated, D.C. golfers have produced winning seasons annually, including a tie for the league championship in its very first season. Last year's campaign was no exception. Going undefeated throughout the regular season, the Falcons lost the City Championship in a very close contest on the last day of competition. The upcoming team should again rank very high. Returning lettermen virtually make up the squad. Combining natural skill with the experience gained from last year, Pete Nuccitelli and Dan Babij promise performances that made the team undefeated in ‘70. George Paul, only a junior and starting his third season, was named to the All-Dearborn squad last year. With all of these valuable assets and with depth added by such fine golfers as Duffy Yacks and Bob Hoen, the golf team will undoubtedly have another great season. LEFT. When two determined golfers such as Pete Nuccitelli and Bob Hoen begin to argue over possession of a golf ball, the results can be - well. . . ABOVE. George Paul studies the slope of the green. FAR ABOVE. Dan Babij concludes another near-par round. FAR ABOVE RIGHT. Anticipating a victory. Tom Rancour pushes himself still farther from the pack of runners. DC Harriers Possess Drive of a Champion Often misunderstood and underrated. Cross Country epitomizes dedication and pride. Pure dedication can only describe the effort and sacrifice that is required to participate in this sport. Conditioning starts in mid-July and grinds on for over three months. Gruelling workouts, usually amounting to over six miles of running, face the harriers daily. Unselfishly, these athletes sacrifice a great deal of time in order to excel in D.C. Cross Country. But where dedication leaves off, pride takes over. Intense personal pride is vitally needed to get out there and push, when little or no people are there pushing for you. Cross Country was rarely backed by the student body. Only pride can fill a gap caused by uncaring peers. Nearly twenty athletes ran Cross Country last season, each having this dedication and pride. Dan Horgea, Larry Ellis, and Eddie Plawecki each completing their third season, provided the experience and leadership needed by any contending team. Still a young varsity sport at D.C., Cross Country continues to improve and develop into a new Divine Child power. But the biggest task is already accomplished. For the Falcons already hold the two factors needed by any championship team-dedication and pride. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM H. Carabelli. T. Rancour, M. Hof ner. D. DeBono, M. Vecchioni, E. Plawecki. Coach Anthony Vitale. R, Horgea. G. Sheremet, G. Anton. K. Wilcox. M. Opelia, A. Stortz. C. Ryan. L. Ellis. St. Mgr. M. Osaer. 95 BELOW: “Go, go, go! shouts Joanne Orr as she fires up the crowd. RIGHT: Anxiety builds up as Junior Varsity Co-captain Kathy Grezlik and cheerleader Patti Zanetti watch the game come to a close finish. BELOW RIGHT: Amelia Gasparella does a mount with a little help from her friends, Karen Grezlik and Nancy Jablonski. FAR BELOW: Junior cheerleaders depict the true spirit and unity of the class of '12. Cheerleaders Provide Margin of Victory Experts estimate that any football team playing at home has up to a six point advantage. It is similar in any sport, from the two or three runs in baseball to the eight point spread in basketball. A familiar field, conditions the players are used to, and many other factors all add to the extra edge the home team enjoys. But by far the element that determines the advantage most is the enthusiasm and backing provided by the home crowd, spirit that can often mean the difference between victory and defeat. This enthusiasm starts with only a handful of people. And like a chemical chain reaction it grows, spreading until it soon reaches all, an entire student body filled with unquenchable excitement. But the chemicals alone are worthless without the initial catalyst, worthless until something sets them off, starting the reaction. At a football game sixteen girls make up this catalyst - the cheerleaders. And without them the enthusiasm wouldn't start; and without enthusiasm, there’s no such thing as a home advantage. No where is the catalyst more apparent, no where do the cheerleaders do a better job than at Divine Child. D.C. basketball players have an eight point lead before they even step out on the floor; and before the first kick-off the scoreboard at Edsel Ford reads: D.C. 6 — Visitors 0. One touchdown is often enough to win a football game. Measured in points that’s exactly what the cheerleaders mean to Divine Child sports — the margin of victory. ABOVE LEFT: Lynn Simowski can really kick up the spirit. ABOVE: Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders line up in an all out attempt to raise spirit. LEFT: Varsity Co-captains. Janet Donaldson and Terri Keimig display the enthusiasm that is typical of D.C. cheerleaders. 97 Falconettes Improve and Look Forward To Successful Season This is the fifth year that D.C. has had a girls’ sports program. Determination, effort and long hours of diligent practice constitute a great team. This year’s baseball team had all these qualities and had a good year, winning four and losing three. As a result of hard work, the girls have improved their hitting, throwing and catching techniques. Although some of the stars, such as captain Mary Rehberg, are graduating this year, many more veterans will still be with the team, promising a bright future. This year’s basketball team didn’t make it to the finals, but the girls have put forth the spirit, pride and good sportsmanship that is characteristic of all the Falcon teams. This year two new coaches were added to the staff, Nancy Bryden for Varsity and Kathy Higgins for Junior Varsity. Though the team had a somewhat disappointing year, the girls now have the experience and the skill that makes the future brighter. Whether they won or lost, the Falconettes exhibited pride, good sportsmanship and endless energy in all they did. ABOVE: During a lime out. Coach Nancy Bryden outlines a new strategy for her team. FAR ABOVE: Mary Rehberg outjumps her opponent as Bev Sansonc and Cathy Jarema wait for the rebound. RIGHT: As her teammates watch from the bench, Pam Speer takes a mighty cut at the ball. 98 ABOVE: Kathy Tremonti sizes up opponents’ tactics for teammates. FAR ABOVE: Debbie Samuel delivers the next pitch as Doreen Canavan readies herself at shortstop. LEFT: The team expresses the tension of the moment. LEFT ABOVE: Cathy Jarema’s face strains with determination. 99 And when the evening comes we smile So much of life ahead We’ll find a place where there’s room to grow. seniors 100 RIGHT. ‘And after you put in your time, they give you a ring, ” Larry Ellis explains to Mike O'Callahan and Craig Gu tow ski. FAR RIGHT. Steve Burton displays the solemnity of the occasion as Father Alder distributes Holy Communion. BELOW FAR RIGHT. As they leave for the senior breakfast at Symak s. Cindy Tishkowski warns Judy Boye and the girls that everyone won 7 fit in a Mustang. BELOW. Mon signor Weier is the first to congratulate Chris Criscenti as she is initiated into the senior class. Yesterdays Mold Tomorrows: Ring Day Symbols. The senior’s life is abounding with them. But there is one that will remain with him all his life—one that will continually remind him of those fleeting days of high school. It also stands for the senior, waiting on the threshold of a dream. It is not just a band of ruby stone and gold, but it is also a representation of the senior’s many tomorrows that have been formed, developed, and molded through all those yesterdays and todays. The ceremony at Mass, followed by the distribution of the rings, gave each senior the opportunity to really think about its meaning. It made for an aura of special warmth and unity among the Class of ‘71 that had never before been experienced by a group of seniors. After a long summer, this atmosphere was revived and the seniors partook of their long awaited senior breakfast, this year held at Symaks. Senior year is an end which is suddenly transformed into a beginning. The tiny object which contains all the memories of a freshman day, of taking on new challenges, of that first prom or homecoming, and of really being a part of something, also bears the hopes and dreams of a future career. Still, each senior is the maker of his own memories; he is the fulfiller of all his dreams. He is on his way, beginning with an end. Through all these things a senior will grow, because—“We've only just begun.” Urattinvt3' rr-TOBa Toilsome Endeavors, Leisurely Activities Mark Class of 71 Russell Albertson Theresa Bardy Robert Bayer Steven Bergel Louanne Bezzina Randy Biernacki Richard Bingen Lorraine Bochenck 104 Judith Boye Carol Brand Timothy Broda Christopher Brown ABOVE FAR LEFT The class of '7 finally came up with a winning float. Raul C'larke and A lan Fearn add the finishing touches. ABOVE LETT: Ed Tracz fades hack for a beautiful pass hoping his teammates can follow through. ABOVE: Elaine Pruneau leaves her art department and Teri Wiatr takes time off from the yearbook to do some constructive work. 105 Steven Burton Robert Bush Sandra Butler Thomas Buzewski ABOVE: Chris D'Alieva and Chris averty momentarily put their studies aside to relax with some friendly chatter. ABOVE RIGHT: Marty Koskella and Ixirry Ellis are caught in deep concentration as they serenade with their music. ABOVE FAR RIGHT Chuck Pagano compliments Jo Shepard on the speech she has just finished. Michael Caldaron Denise Carter 106 Paul Clarke Susan Clauss Christine Criscenti Cynthia Cudillo Seniors Express Spontaneity in Action Christopher D'Alleva Rosemary Dams Bruce Darr Mary Kay Dean 107 John DeLuca Philip DePaulis Susan Depper Seniors Are the What’s-for-Lunch Bunch ABOVE: Dan Mikuta's munchies take him to McDonald's for lunch. RIGHT: Joe Seres relieves the burden of his morning schedule. TAR RIGHT: The senior boys find that mixing food and humor makes for an enjoyable break at lunchtime. 108 Janet Donaldson Bernard Fox Pamela Duke Lawrence Ellis Robert Forgacs John Frorenza Donald Galorneau Susan Gardner 109 Dennis Gray Karen Grczlik Craig Gutowski Cynthia Gutowski ABOVE RIGHT: Here's Charlie Lucas' chance to be in front of the camera instead of behind it. ABOVE FAR RIGHT: Have you ever seen Fred McLeod without a grin on his face? RIGHT: Oh, this isn’t my locker! admits Lynne Mattis. 110 Seniors Capture Expressions of Mirth Catherine Jarema Robert Jares Denise Johnston Theresa Keimig Beth Kidder Jeri Ann Klepaczyk Claudia Kogut Michael Koscielecki Fruitful Contemplation Stimulates Growth Beth Kronk Dennis Kubas Thomas Kubik Martin Koskella Mark Kunnath David Kuriluk Denise Kurosky Linda Lane ABOVE EAR LEFT: Relaxing in the auditorium during the talent show are Matt Steffes and John Vinette. ABOVE LEFT: Could Louanne Bezzina he anticipating her Government test as she walks to fifth hour? LEFT Cynthia Tishkowski and Bat Longuski weigh the advantages and disadvantages of several colleges, as they leaf through material in the blue room. FAR LEFT .The camera catches Vicki Zalenski, displaying her usual attributes of solemnity and deep contemplation as she pauses in the hall.. 113 Students Show Gratitude by Yule Gifts John La Rose Thomas Lisk Patricia Longuski Charles Lucas Fredrick MacLeod Jean Mack Walter Maga Eva Matigian 114 Steven McDonald Kathleen McGoorty Janies McRae Lynn Mattis Daniel Miekstyn David Miekstyn Daniel Mikuta Frances Miskinis FAR ABOVE LEFT: Jim Slattery and Sister Terenita marvel at John Frorcuza's home nut king skill when he presents Christ nuts cookies to Sister. LEFT: “If we are daring enough to give them to the Sisters, they should be daring enough to eat them, ” Mike Calderon explans to Dave Miekstyn and Steve Bergel. 115 Mary Jo Mulvihill Michael Muncey Dominick Murray Gail Murray Margaret Nelson Peter Nuccitelli Practice Strengthens Skills Michael O’Callaghan Sharon O’Hara Joanne Orr ABOVE RIGHT: Rat Gohl expresses his creativity in the artroom. h'AR RIGHT: A steady hand and a straight edge are Don Galorneau's most valuable tools in drafting. R G TI With the knack of a true artist. Blaine Pruneau goes to work on another slab of plaster. 116 117 Students Share Meaningful Experiences Michael Pryciak William Ratchford David Rakocy Mary Rehberg Walter Pruchnik Elaine Pruneau Donald Rinke Marlene Roberts Pamela Schonscheck Paul Seaser Joseph Seres Jo Rae Shepard Carol Sherry Timothy Shinney ABOVE LEFT: Leslie Wilson attempts to soothe the fear of a frightened first-grader after he breaks a Christmas bulb. FAR LEFT: Dennis Test and Dennis Vo liman help each other cram for a Government test they have just found out about. LEFT: Vivian Tame and Phil DePaulis share their joys and sorrows of the day. Leslie Riolo 119 Catherine Skelly Richard Smith Garron Stanford Matthew Steffes Gerard Silka Craig Sletten Lynne Simowski James Slattery Douglas Stout Mark Sulik Douglas Tait Vivian Tame Seniors Find Counseling Invaluable Cynthia Tishkowski ABOVE I.Kll' Jim McRae and Mr. Glynn discuss college opportunities. LEFT: Loretta VanWynsberghe discusses careers with Sr. Margaret Mary. FAR LEFT: Seniors await their turn. Dennis Test 121 Edward Tracz Sandra Tocco Patricia Trahey Karen Vecchioni ABOVE: Some members of the senior senate discuss their future plans of service to the school. RIGHT: John Im Rose, Dennis Kubas and Pete Nuccitelli discuss the outcome of the track meet, with obviously different opinions. Judith Versaci Kay Vincent 122 CLASS SONG: Where Do I Go CLASS COLORS: Purple and Ivory CLASS FLOWER: Wildflower bouquet Activities Portray Unity and Spirit CLASS MOTTO: In the Middle East, there is a legend about a spindly little sparrow lying on its back in the middle of the road. A horseman comes by and dismounts, and asks the sparrow what on earth he is doing lying there upside down like that. “I heard the heavens are going to fall today,” said the sparrow. “Oh” said the horseman. “And I suppose your puny little legs can hold up the heavens?” “One does what one can,” said the sparrow. “One does what one can.” John Vinette Dennis Vollman Leslie Wilson Steven Wasilevich Denis White Theresa Wiatr Duffield Yacks Lori Yops Victoria Zalenski EXTREME RIGHT: Lynn Mattis and Dennis Kubas exemplify the phrase, “A kiss for luck and we're on our way. FAR RIGHT: Leslie Riolo ponders her last few days at D.C. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Birchmeier gives senior David Rakocy that reassuring handshake as they talk about the future. RIGHT: “Take it from a senior. ” Steve Burton tells his freshman brother, Terry, “I’m glad it's all over. ” TAR ABOVE: Walter Maga is caught as he gets ready to pass the football — one of the senior guys’ usual third hour activities. ABOVE: The senior’s symbol of his graduation and of another journey as he enters life is the tassel. 124 A Kiss For Luck and We’re On Our Way Sharing new horizons, talking it over, watching for signs along the way — the senior. He is the bearer of the fruits of the past twelve years, standing by the windows of the world waiting to delve into it. He stands as the idol of a freshman, the leader of the sophomore, the desire of a junior. But within these outward images lives the spirit of destiny - of having to know where they are going, which is sometimes very hard to do. Now the challenge is upon them — the challenge of putting together those important years of growth both as a person and as a student. The important choices to be made involve many of the experiences and teachings once encountered. Now is the time to see that seedling of a tree in full blossom sprouting up in life. There are many things which have become such vital parts of their lives - their education and friends, their activities, but most of all their sharing - not only with each other but also with their school. Whether it was the moments of anguish watching the Falcons fall to Shrine, whether it was being a Falcon, whether it was rapping with someone really down, or whether it was finding out you pulled a “C” on an Author’s test you thought you had flagged — each time an important sharing brought them closer together and will be their vital stepping stone as they stand before the rising sun with so much of life ahead. Each senior in his turn will find his own place to grow, because He’s only just begun. 125 DC s gratitude to secretary, Mrs. Stevens, on her birthday, brings smile of approval. Patrons Mr. Mrs. Peter Marclia (Silver) Flowery’s Dance Studio Compliments of Stroh’s Ice Cream Tile Town Inc. Requests for rush copies of forms keeps Sr. Annuncia. school librarian, busy xeroxing. Anderson Music Company 650 North Telegraph for the class of 71 Compliments of Civic Theatre 12327 Kelly Rd. Continental Acceptance Corporation FHA VA Approved Mortgages Dearborn Heights, Mich. 274-9300 Daly Restaurant 5152 S. Beech Daly, Dbn. Hgts., Mich. “Get the Daly habit” Dania Garage Builders Frame Brick Block LO 2-4848 Dearborn Pharmacy 22691 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, Mich. 48124 Randazzo’s Tuxedo Shop The Latest Styles Colors Student Discount 24736 Michigan 278-6720 Four Vee’s Lounge 13348 Michigan Avenue Best Wishes for the class of 71. Frank’s Barber Shop 24645 W. Warren Corner of Kingsbury Kenrick’s Chicken Catering Carryouts 5704 N. Telegraph, Dbn. Hgts., LO 1-6288 Compliments of McDonalds Dearborn, Michigan Keeping DC students and faculty happy, contented, and well-fed, is main goal of kitchen crew. Miracle Improvement Co. Aluminum - Custom Trim Jim Herron - Bus.: 274-2456 Compliments of Piedmont Lounge 19200 Joy Road Record Comer Stamps Coins 565-4663 Revak Grinding Service 25126 Ford Road Dearborn Heights, CR 4-3828 Roma Hall Catering Co. East Detroit, Detroit, Livonia 567-0321 Good Luck Ron Henry Music Co. CR 8-1320 ua • Dearborn • CONCORDE TIRE 581-5166 14441 W. Warren • Taylor ALLIED TIRE 291-8444 21533 Ecorse Rd. • Warren '• EASTSIDE TIRE 758-5055 23600 Van Dyke • Southgate • SOUTHGATE TIRE 285-5900 12554 Fort Hwy. • Lincoln Park • ACTION TIRE 388-3330 3516 Dix Road • Garden City • ARROW TIRE 427-4744 28818 Ford Rd. • Wayne • WESTLAND TIRE 722-3144 1660 S. Wayne Rd. • East Detroit • EASTLAND TIRE 775-3445 17111 East 8 Mile Rd. Service Is Support Sandy’s Beauty Salon 23918 Cherry Hill Dearborn, Mich., 274-3830 Schrader Collision, Inc. 1700 N. Telegraph, Dearborn “Complete Collision Service” Spitler-Demmer Ford 37300 Michigan Wayne, Michigan Studz Hdwe. 4457 So. Telegraph LO 3-1058 J.F. Taylor Jewelers 1650 N. Telegraph LO 1-6555 Dearborn Van Born Pharmacy 20442 Van Born Dearborn Hgts., Michigan Wayne Sales Corporation 2211 Monroe Blvd. Dearborn, Mich. Paint Systems Compliments of Wojnowski Insurance Agency ABOVE: Miss Peggy Stevenson, school nurse, checks student files. BELOW: Mrs. McCabe's accounting is in till- able. BELOW LEFT: Everyone knows and appreciates Mr. Frank Bowers, school custodian. Senior Directory ALBERTSON, RUSSELL, 278-9616 6111 Ardmore Pk. C., Dbn. Hts. BARDY, THERESA, 531-5698 12931 Lenore. Detroit BAYER, ROBERT, LO 3-5413 23837 Lawrence, Dbn. BERGEL, STEVEN, LO 5-5968 1643 N. Gulley, Dbn, Hts. BEZZINA, LOUANNE, 274-9021 275 Biltmore, Dbn. Hts. BIERNACKI, RANDOLPH, 278-9495 565 Kinlock, Dbn. Hts. BINGEN, RICHARD, 563-4662 452 Eairwood, Inkster BOCHENEK, LORRAINE, LO 5-1077 1504 Nightingale, Dbn. BOISMIER, MARY, 278-0508 1449 Charlcsworth, Dbn. Hts. BOIVIN, LOUISE, 274-5424 547 W. Centralia, Dbn. Hts. BOYE, JUDITH, LO 3-1297 1626 N. Gulley, Dbn. BRAND, CAROL, 425-1009 14192 Berwick, Livonia BRODA. TIMOTHY, 274-5667 25000 Cherry Hill, Dbn. BROWN. CHRISTOPHER. LO 5-7051 1501 N. Franklin, Dbn. BURTON, STEVEN, 261-7786 9620 Hubbard, Livonia BUSH, ROBERT, 562-6613 431 N. Lafayette, Dbn. BUTLER, SANDRA, 565-3799 800 N. Denwood. Dbn. BUZEWSKI. THOMAS, LU 4-8987 5671 Stahelin, Detroit CALDARON. MICHAEL, CR 8-0445 1305 Evangeline, Dbn. CARTER, DENISE, 562-2448 255 Mohawk. Dbn. CLARKE, PAUL, LO 3-4012 25634 Graccland C, Dbn. Hts. CLAUSS, SUSAN, 562-8781 1364 Kinmore, Dbn. Hts. CRISCENTI, CHRISTINE, LO 3-2537 1154 N. Silvery Lane. Dbn. CUD1LLO, CYNTHIA, LO 2-9071 1870 Robindale. Dbn. D’ALLF.VA, CHRISTOPHER. 278-3859 25440 Graceland C., Dbn. DAMS, ROSEMARY. LO 3-0936 1512 Highview, Dbn. DARR, BRUCE, 563-6932 1766 Venice, Dbn. DEAN, MARY KAY, 278-9083 6833 Vernon, Dbn. Hts. DeLUCA, JOHN, 421-0496 31132 Hathaway, Livonia DePAULlS, PHILIP, 561-7356 3948 Academy, Dbn. Hts. DEPPER, SUSAN, 274-1240 361 Whitefield Ct., Dbn. Hts. DONALDSON. JANET, 562-6440 631 Kingsbury, Dbn. DUKE, PAMELA, 563-3663 1328 Whitefield, Dbn. Hts. ELLIS, LAWRENCE, 565-4752 460 N. Silvery Lane, Dbn. FEARN, ALLAN, 274-1507 867 Ardmore Dr., Dbn. Hts. FORGACS, ROBERT, 274-1503 1618 Evangeline, Dbn. Hts. FOX, BERNARD, 422-4105 30528 Westfield. Livonia ERORENZA, JOHN, 563-1402 25665 Orchard Dr.. Dbn. Hts. GALORNEAU, DONALD, 477-7883 36546 Lansbury L., Farmington GARDNER, SUSAN, 565-2490 1354 Highview, Dbn. GASPARELLA, AMELIA, LO 3-6442 25685 Orchard Dr.. Dbn. Hts. GOHL, PATRICK. 561-5293 520 Highview, Dbn. GRAY. DENNIS. 274-8938 26126 Cherry Hill, Dbn. Hts. GREZLIK. KAREN, 562-1477 1920 Kinmore. Dbn. Hts. GUTOWSKI, CRAIG, LO 3-6613 411 Kingsbury. Dbn. GUTOWSKI,CYNTHIA, LO 3-6613 411 Kingsbury, Dbn. HAGER, MICHAEL, 274-6030 507 Centralia, Dbn. Hts. HALSTEAD, ROBERT, LO 3-3480 1325 E angcline, Dbn. Hts. HARVILLA, EILEEN. LO 1-6829 1421 Whittier. Dbn. HAVERTY, CHRISTINE, 274-7126 655 Dover Dr., Dbn. Hts. HERSEY, DIANNE, 561-3723 453 Nightingale, Dbn. HORGEA, DANIEL, 278-5536 861 Highview, Dbn. JABLONSKI, NANCY, LO 3-1576 24901 Auburn, Dbn. JAREMA, CATHERINE, LO 3-7770 26695 Midway, Dbn. Hts. JARES, ROBERT, 261-1745 33845 Hathaway, Livonia JOHNSTON, DENISE, 278-9177 489 Cronin. Dbn. Hts. KEIMIG, TERESA, 278-6436 562 Norborne, Dbn. Hts. KIDDER, BETH, 937-0898 11415 San Jose, Detroit KLEPACZYK, JERI ANN, 563-7652 25596 Oakland Dr., Dbn. Hts. KOGUT, CLAUDIA, LO 3-5294 390 Whitefield Ct., Dbn. Hts. KOSKELLA, MARTIN, 562-8482 24930 Fairmount. Dbn. KOSCIELECKI, MICHAEL, LO 5-4618 1299 Eastwood, Inkster KRAEMER, PHILIP, 565-4136 6239 Campus Dr., Dbn. Hts. KRONK. BETH, 561-6431 8 Hampton Ct., Dbn. KUBAS, DENNIS. 274-7674 218 Biltmore, Dbn. Hts. KUB1K, THOMAS, 278-8119 643 Dover, Dbn. Hts. KUMMER, SHEILA, 565-8137 23275 Longview, Dbn. Hts. KUNNATH. MARK 8081 Kentucky, Detroit KUR1LUK. DAVID, LO 2-6848 1555 Gulley. Dbn. Hts. KUROSKY, DENISE, 278-9696 26004 Shirley Lane, Dbn. Hts. LANE. LINDA, LO 3-0219 4499 Roosevelt, Dbn. Hts. LAROSE, JOHN, LO 2-7794 1139 Beechmont, Dbn. 128 LISK, THOMAS, 274-3277 25640 Cherry Hill, Dbn. LONGUSK1, PATRICIA, 562-7209 I8S4 Evangeline, Dbn. Hts. LUCAS, CHARLES, LO 2-0915 1814 N. Silvery Lane, Dbn. MACK, JEAN, 562-4454 4210 Tulane, Dbn. Hts. MAGA, WALTER. 274-8878 2735 Evangeline, Dbn. Hts. MATIGIAN, EVA, LO 3-0661 1860 Waverly, Dbn. MATTIS, LYNN, 274-3439 6242 Kinlock, Dbn. Hts. MIEKSTYN, DANIEL. 562-5926 1344 Maybum, Dbn. MIEKSTYN, DAVID. 562-5926 1344 Mayburn, Dbn. MIKUTA. DANIEL. 278-0056 5844 Amboy, Dbn. Hts. M1SKINIS, FRANCES. LO 1-7460 25725 Cherry Hill. Dbn. Hts. MUELLER, ANIEL1A, 274-4942 321 White field Ct.. Dbn. Hts. MULVIH1LL, MARY JO, 685-2207 1700 Lone Tree Rd., Milford MUNCEY, MICHAEL, 563-1684 4957 Polk, Dbn. Hts. MURRAY, DOMINICK, CR 8-2557 4515 Lincoln, Dbn. Hts. MURRAY, GAIL, 937-1848 9203 Sioux, Detroit MacLEOD, FREDRICK, 274-1 199 23820 Hollander, Dbn. MCDONALD, STEVEN, 562-3893 23830 Buckingham, Dbn. McGOORTY, KATHLEEN, 278-5867 26016 Shirley Lane, Dbn. Hts. McRAE, JAMES, 274-8329 26115 Wilson, Dbn. Hts. NELSON. MARGARET, 274-2191 824 Dover Dr., Dbn. Hts. NUCCITELL1, PETER, 274-6222 819 Ardmore Dr., Dbn. Hts. O’CALLAGHAN, MICHAEL, 565-0093 530 Highview, Dbn. O’HARA. SHARON, LO 1-6834 124 Mohawk. Dbn. ORR, JOANNE, 422-1099 6505 Fairfield, Garden City PAGANO, CHARLES, 563-3231 1445 Orchard Lane, Dbn. Hts. PARZYCK, ROGER, 278-8257 26207 Wilson, Dbn. Hts. PLAWECKI, EDWARD, 274-6219 735 S. Beech Daly, Dbn. Hts. POKRYWKA, RONALD, LO 3-4768 1521 Robindalc, Dbn. PORMAN, JUDITH, LO 1-2743 946 Maybum, Dbn. PRAIS, MAUREEN, 562-4447 24930 Auburn, Dbn. PRUCHNIK, WALTER, 565-5621 7331 Robindale, Dbn. Hts. PRUNEAU, ELAINE, LO 1-4755 1866 Nightingale. Dbn. PRYCIAK, MICHAEL, LO 3-6869 1474 Orchard Lane, Dbn. Hts. RATCHFORD, WILLIAM, LO 3 649 132 Kingsbury, Dbn. RAKOCY, DAVID, 278-8570 534 Kinlock, Dbn. Hts. REHBERG, MARY, LO 2-9518 1322 Franklin, Dbn. R1NKE, DONALD, KE 8-1996 9959 Teccumsch, Red ford ROBERTS, MARLENE. 563-3509 1801 Kingsbury, Dbn. SCHONSCHECK. PAMELA, LU 2-7393 6352 Woodmont, Detroit SEASER, PAUL, 278-2238 1535 Nightingale, Dbn. SERES, JOSEPH. 565-9435 24685 Eton, Dbn. Hts. SHEPARD, JO RAE, 563-5124 4130 Tulane, Dbn. Hts. SHERRY, CAROL, 274-2914 340 S. Gulley Rd., Dbn. Hts. SHINN! Y, TIMOTHY, LO 2-7461 1005 Mayburn, Dbn. SILKA. GERARD. CR 4-6855 1813 N. Gulley Rd.. Dbn. Hts. S1MOWSKI. LYNNE, 562-2876 1538 Kinniore, Dbn. Hts. SKELLY, CATHERINE, 561-0373 742 N. Drcxel, Dbn. SLATTERY, JAMES, 278-0581 455 Cronin. Dbn. Hts. SLETTEN. CRAIG, 421-8215 6644 Merriman, Westland SMITH, RICHARD, 565-5274 25590 Elon, Dbn. Hts. STANFORD, GARY, LO 2-1424 1384 S. Gulley Rd., Dbn. STEFFES, MATTHEW, 274-6398 602 Norborne, Dbn. Hts. STOUT, DOUGLAS, LO 5-5558 610 N. Gulley Rd., Dbn. SULIK, MARK, T1 6-6221 8621 Plainview, Detroit TAIT, DOUGLAS, 561-6081 1361 Robindalc, Dbn. TAME, VIVIAN, 565-3527 831 Crescent Dr., Dbn. TEST, DENNIS, LO 3-4518 1772 N. Silvery Lane, Dbn. TISHKOWSKI, CYNTHIA, 562-4233 260 S. Lafayette, Dbn. TRACZ, EDWARD, LO 3-4076 224 Kingsbury-. Dbn. TOCCO, SANDRA, LO 5-1932 1740 N. Waverly, Dbn. TRAHF.Y, PATRICIA, 563-0608 842 N. Denwood, Dbn. VanWYNSBERGHE, LORETTA, 563-5789 1648 Mayburn, Dbn. VECCHIONI, KAREN, 563-4988 4178 Vassar, Dbn. Hts. VERSACE JUDITH, 278-7913 26974 Rochelle Dr., Dbn. Hts. VINCENT, KAY, LO 3-3930 1355 Highview, Dbn. VINETTE, JOHN, 562-6721 731 S. Lafayette, Dbn. VOLLMAN, DENNIS, CR 4-3175 2036 N. Kingsbury, Dbn. WAS1LEVICH. STEVEN, 274-8782 26326 Harriet Dr., Dbn. Hts. WHITE, DENIS. LO 3-5999 25700 West Hill Dr., Dbn. HTs. WIATR, THERESA, LO 1-1722 1315 Highview, Dbn. WILSON. LESLIE. 563-5273 4947 Roosevelt, Dbn. Hts. YACKS, DUFFIELD, 292-6235 25259 Crowlcy, Taylor YOPS. LORE LO 1-1771 375 Kinmore Ct.. Dbn. Hts. ZALENSKE VICTORIA, LO 2-8698 827 N. Vernon, Dbn. 129 General Index Albertson, Russ 59, 84, 90, 93, 101, 104, 106 Alder, Rev. Ronald 11 Anderson, Ellena 41 Annuncia, Sister 126 Anton, Gary 35, 95 Babij, Daniel 35, 94 Babij, Dave 40 Bach or, Connie 48 Bachor, Marie 32, 78, 79 Bachor, Rosanne 29, 38 Baker, Karen 47 Balavagc, Terry 34 Barbaglia, Maureen 35, 59 Bardy, Therese 104, 106 Bartys, Nancy 42 Battle, Karen 46 Battle, Sue 35 Bayer, Robert 100, 104, 106 Beers, Dave 84 Beers, Kathy 41 Bergel, Jeff 47 Bcrgel, Steven 11, 104, 106, 115 Betjeski, Lauri 45 Bemardini, Joe 12, 35, 60, 64 Beschke, Judy 33, 96 Bezzina, Louanne 55, 57, 100, 104, 106, 112 Buckley, Lynne 34 Bielecki, Marilyn 34 Biemacki, Brian 46 Biemacki, Joe 2 Biemacki, Randy 66, 104, 106 Bilicki, Kathy 45 Bingen, Richard 104, 106, 108 Birchmeier, Mr. Doug 79, 124 Bixman, Rick 46, 48 Blaszkiewicz, Cheryl 48 Blazo, Kevin 26, 35 Blazo, Mary 36 Bloomfield, Debbi 37 Bochenek, Lorraine 104, 106 Boismicr, Mary 105, 107, 130 Boisneau, Lynn 33, 96, 97 Boivin, Barbara 33, 96, 97 Boivin, Joan 2 Boivin, Louise 25, 52, 105, 107 Bone, Mr. Forrest 84 Bonfiglio, Chris 14, 33, 77 Bonfiglio, Terri 49 Bom, Mary 37 Bom, Bob 44, 79 Bonita, Tom 41 Bowers, Mr. Frank 127 Boye, Judith 21, 105, 107, 108 Branch, Marialana40 Brand, Carol 55, 62,63, 105, 107 Brand, James 49 Brand, Paul 29, 35 Brand, Robert 49 Brant, Fred 42 Briody, Bob 29, 35 Broda, Timothy 11, 105, 107 Brooks, Gordy 35 Brooks, Paul 43 Brooks, Rosanne 40 Brown, Christopher 11, 101, 105, 107, 111 Buccieri, Frank 31, 49, 65 Burdick, Fred 22, 25, 38 Burton, Ann 49 Burton, Terry 49, 124 Burton, Cynthia 34, 78 Burton, Steve 11, 54, 56, 84, 87, 106, 108, 109, 124 Bush, Robert 106, 120 Butler, Sandra 106 Buzewski, Thomas 106 Cairns, Jim 40 Cairns, Michael 19, 49 Cairns, Steve 43 Calcaterra, Rose 27, 37, 52 Caldaron, Martha 45 Caldaron, Michael 11, 106, 115 Canavan, Doreen 18, 39, 43, 99 Carabelli, Henry 41, 95 Carducci, Michael 19, 49, 84 Carducci, Tony 15, 41 Carrier, Colin 49 Carroll, Tom 36, 57, 84 Carter, Denise 100, 106, 130 Cecilia, Sister 19 Chabot, Audrey 40 Courageous seniors smile before meeting their opponents in the Powder Puff football game. Chappo, Michael 47 Charlotte, Sister 15 Check, Miss Catherine 15, 134 Chlebek, Edward 34, 84, 93 Ciotta, Joel 49 Ciotta, Tony 36 Clarke, Paul 107, 120 Clauss, Sue 107, 108 Connor, Jeanne 23, 33, 77 Constantine, Debbie 47 Corak, Michael 46 Corsi, Sue 70 Corte, Steve 39 Corte, Tony 12, 18, 34 Cota, Jane 40 Creson, Mary 49 Criscenti, Christine 57, 107, 109 Cudillo, Cynthia 26, 57, 107, 108 Cudillo, Priscilla 47 Curran, Pat 44, 79 Czerwinski, Ruth 41 Czuj, Pat 48 D’Alleva, Christopher 18, 55, 106, 107 D’Alieva, Mark 48 Daly, Charles 49, 59 DaMour, Joseph 136 Dams, Anne 48 Dams, Rosemary 71, 107 Danko, Judy 49, 70 Darr, Bruce 107 Dean, Mary Kay 56, 57, 59, 107 Dean, Richard 43 Debono, Charles 41,95 Debono, John 47 DcLuca, John 15, 108 Dcmmer, Bill 37, 96 Denner, Cheryl 49, 79 Denner, Jeanne 32, 53, 77 Denis, Larry 36, 75, 84 DcOmellas, Gregory 4 DcOmellas, Joe 34 DePaulis, Phillip 11, 55, 89, 91, 108, 119 Dcpper, Janet 14, 49 Dcpper. Susan 108 Dimitroff, Karen 33, 77, 96, 97, 134 Dimitroff, Michael 8, 45, 51 Dominas, Denez 42, 88 Donahue, Rev. Ray 10 Donaldson, Janet 26, 97, 109 Donaldson, Mrs. Robert 126 Duke, Pamela 109 Dunne, Maureen 43 Eberline, Robert 47 Ellis, Debie 40 Ellis, Larry 55, 65, 95, 107, 109 Esper, Dale 36 Esper, Donald 48 Esper, Edith 48 Esper, Julie 41 Esper, William 47 Faletti, Dean 20, 40, 80 Fawk, Don 40 Fearn, Alan 106 Fearn, Judy 38, 70, 97 Fediuk, Mary Ellen 37 Finnerty, Tim 39, 84, 89 Fitzgerald, Kim 35 Fitzgerald, Mary 37 Flynn, Kathy 12, 32, 33, 77 Mrs. Corinne Mulvihill uses seventh (7th) inning stretch for pep talk. Janik, Sue 49 Jarema, Cathy 98, 111, 130 Jarema, Robert 38, 43 Jares, Robert 64, 84, 93, 111, 122 Jeruzal, Thomas 36 Johnston, Denise 111, 130 Jolenc, Sister 13 Josaitis, Jackie 45 Josaitis, Jennifer 23, 35, 99 Joscphcnia, Sister 28 Jurkiewicz, Sheryl 46 Kalbfleish, Mr. Jim 84, 92 Kalisz, Susan 36 Kalisz, Walter 48 Karolski, Mary 37 Karrer, Barbara 45 Kasparek, Edward 47, 49 Kasprowicz, Laura 34 Kazanowski, Amy 38 Kazanowski, Ann 35 Keasey, Deborah 35, 65 Keimig, James 35, 52, 59, 84 Keimig, Teresa 55, 57, 58, 70, 974 111 Kelly, Miss Kathleen 23 Kennedy, Mary Beth 23, 32 Kenrick, Joseph 49 Kenrick, Sue 43 Kerchcn, Karen 33 Focht, Nancy 49 Forde, Mike 44, 79 Forgacs, Robert 100, 107 Forgacs, Sandy 22, 43 Forystck, Gary 47 Fox, Bernard 68, 109 Fox, Jim 40 Foye, Mr. Michael 51 Frankicwicz, Denise 11, 30, 32, 61, 77 Frey, Suzanne, 38 Frorenza, John 107, 114 Fuoco, Kathy 36 Gaerig, Steve 24, 36, 59 Galorneau, Donald 109, 117 Gardner, Jim 19, 48 Gardner, Sue 109 Gaiza, Elaine 49 Gasparclla, Amelia 96, 100, 110 Gasparella, John 2 Gass, Jan 49, 99 Gauci, Monica 40 Gauthier, Anne 38 Gaydos, Terri 44, 46, 47 Gerald, Sister Mary 11 Giesin, Jill 40, 42 Giesin, Sherry 35 Glynn, Mr. John 21, 29 Gocdtcll, Marie 47 Gohl, Michael 46 Gohl, Patrick 11, 110, 116 Gorman, Bill 45, 132 Gray, Dennis 110 Greskowiak, Michele 41 Grcskowiak, Stephen 35, 52, 59, 84 Grezlik, Karen 57, 62, 96, 101, 110 Grezlik, Kathy 33,50, 196 Griffith, Gregory 54, 93 Griffith, Kim 44, 45 Grochulski, Sue 2 Gross, Bonnie 44 Gruska, Chris 33, 53, 61 Gizybowski, Pat 49 Guthrie, Richard 49 Gutowski, Craig 107, 109, 110 Gutowski, Cynthia 110 Hager, Michael 11, 52, 55, 109, 111 Halstead, Mary 33, 96 Halstead, Robert 20, 111 Hamilton, Eileen 42 Hankins, Mark 42, 66, 84 Hassett, Thomas 47 Haverty, Christine 106, 11 Haverty, Michael 35 Hcaly, Mary 42, 99 Heber, Janet 2 Heber, Marcia 49 Herscy, Diane 65, 111, 130, 135 Hcssler, Mary 33, 34, 53, 70 Hessler, Mr. William 17 Higgins, Kevin 47, 48, 60, 79 Higgins, Sheila 37 Hiller, Rondi 46 Hinski, Bill 37, 82, 84 Hocn, Bob 37, 94 Hocn, Phil 32, 131 Hofner, Eric 47 Hofner, Mark 37, 75 Hooks, Robert 53 Hora, Mr. Robert 13 Horgea, Danel 95, 111 Hughes, Don 15, 39, 43, 84 Hughes, Mary Lynn 32, 78, 79 Humbles, Cheryl 43 Humbles, Debbie 49 Iacovoni, Gina 48 Isopi, Patricia 32, 65, 77, 79 Jablonski, Nancy 96, 111 Janik, Gloria 36 Junior Phil Hoen ably goes along his way on this extra pair of legs. Cover Design: Teri Wiatr 131 Kerchen, Marcia 45 Kcit, Michael 2 Kerry, Deborah 35, 37 Kerry, Joseph 47, 58 Kidder, Beth 53, 55, 57, 112, 122 Kitz, Karen 42 Kitz, Margaret 47 Klein, Linda 23, 49 Klcpaczyk, Jeri Ann 19, 112, 130 Klcpaczyk, Sue 31, 32, 99 Klepaczyk, Jerry 41 Knott, Allan 93 Kobylaiz, Karen 46 Kochie, Patricia 25, 48 Kogut, Claudia 112, 120 Kolasa, Dave 35, 77, 84 Koscielecki, Michael 112 Kosiba, Judith 45 KoskcUa, Martin 60, 72, 107, 113 Kosmyna, Maureen 43 Kotyk, Pat 49 Kovach, John 20, 37, 84 Kozak, Steve 48, 51 Kracmer, Philip 120 Kremko, Marla 43 Kronk, Elizabeth 113 Kronk, Fred 49 Kross, Dave 35 Kross, Jeff 47 Kross, Michael 43 Krympec, Dave 2 Kubas, Dennis 24, 113, 123, 125 Kubik, Thomas 21, 107, 113 Kuehn, Matthew 40 Kuehn, Timothy 46 Kummer, Sheila 130 Kunnath, Mark 84, 113 Kuriluk, David 55, 84, 101, 109, 113 Kurosky, Denise 9, 25, 57, 113, 132 Kurosky, Elaine 42 Kusza, Mr. Raymond 17 Kwilos, Barbara 37 LaCroix, Mrs. Robert 126 Lafittc, Glenn 42, 84 Lane, Linda 113 Lane, Thomas 42, 84 Lapinski, Robert 47 LaPointe, Mr. Robert 20, 84 LaPorte, Mary 47 LaRosc, John 100, 114, 123 LaRosc, Larry 41 Laurant, Cheryl 22, 43, 65 LaVeme, Sister 12, 13, 15 Lcabu, Susan 25, 46 Lee, Michael 46 Lee, Pamela 45 Lehncrt, Marianne 43 Lcwandowski, Peggy 35, 61, 73 Lezotte, Mark 5, 48, 51 Lichorobiec, Lenny 42 Lisk, Thomas 114 Lolli, James 34, 84 Longuski, Laura 44 Longuski, Patricia 108, 113, 114 Lozowski, Jayne 33 Lucas, Charles 55, 79, 110, 114 Luiza, Sister 15 Lukuc, Dianne 37 Finding he has the right answer brings a look of disbelief to Bill Gorman's face. Oh no! What’s next?” exclaims Denise Lukuc, Mrs. John 126 Maceroni, Linda 32 MacLeod, Fred 111, 114 MacLeod, Matt 49 Mack, Jean 56, 114 Madaj, Jacqueline 16, 32, 134 Maga, Walter 111, 114, 124 Malone, Mary 43 Marcy, Amy 43 Marcyan, Chris 42 Marcyan, Elaine 34, 37 Margaret Mary, Sister 12, 13, 29 Mary, Sister Regina 27 Martel, Mary 34, 70 Marelia, Marianne 22, 38, 135 Maizcc, Thomas 49 Mason, Rich 40, 84 Massic, Rich 41 Masty, Sharon 46 Mattis, James 43 Matigian, Eva 114 Mattis, Lynn 55, 110, 115, 125, 130 McCabe, Mrs. Donald 127 McCabe, Michael 49 McCarthy, Sheila 41, 99 McCartney, Mr. Bill 84 McClellan, Diane 18 McClellan, Mike 35 McDonald, Steven 115 McGinnity, Gary 48 McGoorty, Kathleen 54, 115 McGrail, Walter 47 McRae, James 21, 115 McRae, Mary 42 Meintz, Terry 49 Mcthvcn, Karen 45, 46, 99 Metz, Gerry 47, 51 Miekstyn, Daniel 115 Miekstyn, David 29, 115 Mielke, Diane 40 Mikonczyk, Mr. Michael 13 Mikuta, Daniel 68, 108, 115 Miller, Rick 34, 82 Miller, Steve 47 Miskinis, Frances 115 Miskinis, Mark 47 Moench, Camille 43 132 Kurosky and Chuck Pagano in Speech class. Monlcy, Deborah 12, 32 Monley, Vicky 47 Monteleon, Dolores 34, 37 Montgomery, Robert 37 Moore, Michael 49 Morse, Robert 47 Moore, Francine 34,61, 79 Morrissy, Marie 34 Mueller, Alberta 34 Mueller, Becky 32, 61 Mueller, Mary Jo 31 Muir, John 47 Muir, Kathy 41 Mulik, Cindy 2 Mulvihill, James 40, 84 Mulvihill, Mary Jo 116, 120 Muncy, Michael 17, 63, 116 Murphy, John 35 Murphy, Judith 44 Murray, Dominic 116 Murray, Gail 116, 122 Muscat, Michael 46 Muscat, Ray 48 Nanasi, James 49 Nanasi, Paul 40, 84 Nega, Lynne 32, 70, 73, 78 Nega, Marge 47, 59 Nclcpa, Kathy 14, 49 Nelson, Margaret 56, 70, 71, 116 Nicholas, Edward 39 Nickerson, Brian 46 Nizyborski, Karen 48 Norma, Sister Mary 27 Nuccitelli, Peter 62, 94, 111, 116, 123 O.Brien, John 38 O’Brien, Margaret 12, 14, 34 O’Callaghan, Mary 37 O'Callaghan, Michael 109, 116 Ochalek, Edward 87 O’Connell, Rita 2 O’Hara, Sharon 116 Omerod, Brian 40 Onderko, Karen 49 O’Neill, Janice 31, 43 O’Neill, Kathy 22,41 Opiela, Michael 32, 91, 95 Orr, Joanne 25, 52, 57, 68, 96, 116, 122, 130 Osaer, Mark 95 Osaer, Mary 47, 53, 99 O’Shea, Maureen 48, 70, 99 O’Sullivan, Maureen 41 Pace, Mr. Frank 17 Pagano, Charles 107, 117, 133 Palmer, Gayle 48 Palmieri, Dennis 48 Palmeri, Mrs. Bernice 27 Palmieri, Marilyn 34 Paizuchowski, Marcia 17, 30, 48 Parzyck, Roger 100, 108, 117 Paizyck, Dave 40 Paul, George 34, 77, 94 °awlik, Linda 48 lawlus, Philip 42 Ptlz, Lauren 38. 99 Pcimo, Pat 35, 84, 85, 93 Pindzia, Allan 35 Plawecki, Edward 50, 58, 93, 95, 117 Plawccki, Rich 9, 41, 88 Pliska, Sue 43, 58 Podlaszewski, Cynthia 42 Pokrywka, Arlene 40, 69, 74 Pokrywka, Ronald 51, 117, 120 Porman, Judith 54, 97, 117 Prais, Duane 38, 66, 88, 89 Prais, Maureen 21, 52, 74, 117 Prechowski, Mrs. Erwin 126 Prokopchak, Dale 32, 40 Prokopchak, Donna 32 Pross, Cynthia 35 Pruchnik, Walter 118 Pruneau, Elaine 105, 116, 118, 130 Pryciak, Michael 118 Ptak, Debbie 42, 74 Ptasznik, Kathy 49 Pydlek, Dave 24, 36 Quinn, Kathy 42, 70 Rabinski, Camille 34 Rabinski, Paula 45, 47 Rajda, Carol 2 Rajda, Louis 43 Rakocy, David 51, 73, 118, 124 Rancour, Timothy 39 Rancour, Thomas 37, 77, 95 Rankin, Therese 45 Ratchford, Michael 34 Ratchford, William 118 Regner, Francz 14 Rehberg, Mary Ellen 98, 99, 118, 13a 131 fcehberg, Paul 48 Reid, Michael 48 Reidy, Mrs. John 126 Rekuc, Gordon, 37, 84 Rensi, Marie 37 Repko, Carol 3, 26, 32, 77 Reuhr, Mr. Bill 84 Rinkc, Donald 119 Riolo, Leslie 125 Rivard, John 40, 42, 84 Roberts, Marlene 25, 119 Roberts, Thomas 42 Roose loscph 48 Ross, Thomas 42 Rossoni, Adrienne 45, 74 Rotcllini, Joan 45 Rubarth, Kathy 44 Rudnicki, Mark 40 Rupp, Jeff 48 Russo, James 17, 46 Ryan, Randy 49, 95 Sadck, Kenny 42, 86 Salvatti, Mrs. Constance 20, 130 Samuel, Debbie 31, 37, 98, 99, 130 Samuel, Kathy 38, 99 Sanders, Joseph 39 Sansone, Beverly 39, 75, 98, 131 Saunders, Patty 42 Schneider, Mark 40 Schonscheck, Carol 70 Schonscheck, Pamela 119 Schuckel, Helen 38 Schultz, Mr. Jim 84 Scott, Dan 41 Scott, Diane 44, 23 Scott, Kathy 38, 42, 99 Scott, Suzanne 36 Seascr, Paul 119 Seprino, Rocky 49 Seres, Joseph 62, 73, 108, 119 Serwatowski, Laurie 48 Shakarian, Paulette 40 Sheeran, Kathy 42 Shepard, Jo Rae 107, 119 Sheremet, Greg 33, 62, 77, 95 Sherry, Carol 57, 119 Shimkus, Margaret 35 Shinney, Timothy 13, 119, 122 Shonta, Mr. Chuck 84 Silka, Gerard 120 Simms, Kathy 40 Simowski, Lynne 97, 120 Skazalski, Paul 2 Skclly, Catherine 68, 120 Skelly, Jerome 59 Skelly, James 40 Skelly, Linda 44 Slattery, James 26, 114, 120 Slettcn, Craig 120 Sleziak, Jamie 32 Slizewski, Al 48 Smiley, Elizabeth 48 Smith, Richard 54, 83, 84, 85, 120 Snabes, Timothy 36, 37 Socha, Karen 44 Sochowicz, Mrs. Isabelle 126 Soma, Peggy 33, 114 Speer, Mary 49 Speer, Pamela 35, 65, 98, 99 Stahl, Ann Marie 44 Stairs, Laura 37 Stairs, Mark 47 Stamberski, Thomas 49 Stando, Dorothy 41 Stanecki, Karen 32, 73, 112 Stanford, Gary 120 Stasik, Ellen 48 Stcffcs, Matthew 90, 108, 112, 120 Steffcs, Steve 49 Stempck, Mary Beth 39 Stevens, Mrs. George 126 Stevenson, Miss peggy 127 Stone, Ron 48 Stortz, Allen 37, 73, 95 Stout, Donna 42, 69 Stout. Douglas 62. 121 Strauch, Mrs. Linda 15 Sulik, Mark 84, 93, 121 133 At lunchtime the hall crowds with students anxious to satisfy their hunger. Wiggins, Michael 48 Wilcox, Kim 37, 95 Wilson, Leslie 25,62, 118, 123 Winslow, Debbie 45 Wise, Victoria 2 Wisner, Martin 42 Witalic, Glenn 40, 47,58 Witalic, Marc 84, 91 Witt, Larry 37 Wojewnik, Diane 44 Wojnowski, Sandra 48 Wojtas, Michelle 46 Wojtanowski, Dave 40, 66, 88 Wojtowicz, Mary Ann 46 Wolk, Frank 46 Wood, Maureen 37 Woodard, Mr. James 20 Wyler, Don 49, 51 Yacks, Duffy 123 Yanick, Judith 41 Yanoschik, James 34, 47, 70, 84 Yanoschick, John 75 Yops, Lori 123 York, Danny 37, 84, 86, 92 Zalenski, Victoria 13, 112, 123 Zanetti, Patricia 38, 59, 96, 97 Zielinski, Timothy 41, 84, 89 Zimblatti, Cathy 48 Sultana, Michael 43 Surma, Kathy 40 Suspeck, Marcia 45 Swiech, Pamela 40 Swoich, Dave 47, 51 Tail, Bob 47 Tait, Douglas 121 Tait, Patricia 30, 35 Taliaferro, Dave 33, 37 Taliaferro, Kevin 2 Tallieu, Mr. Leo 24 Tame, Vivian 119, 121 Tanski, James 49 Tamacki, Duane 37 Tarnacki, Gerry 45 Tercnita, Sister 13, 75, 114 Test, Dennis 56, 84, 109, 118, 121 Test, Janine 45, 70 Test, Paul 41, 84 Thcisen, Pat 37 Thomas, Michael 16 Thomason, Pamela 49 Timm, Debora 12, 32, 53 Tishkowski, Cynthia 17, 108, 113, 1 121, 130 Tocco, Sandra 122, 130 Tomaszcwicz, Keith 48 Tomaszcwski, Laura 32 Tomaszewski, Nancy 46 Tracz, Ldward 105, 122 Trahcy, Patricia 99, 122 Trapp, Julie 42 Trapp, Sally 49, 99 Tremonti, Kathy 43, 98 Tront, Don 2 Tudryck, Ldward 40 Turek, Chris 38 Turn, Miss Jacqueline 15 Ulfig, Mark 49 Urbanowski, Judith 43 Urick, Don 37 Valant, Michael 40 Vanderlinden, Ronald 48 Vandcrwcrp, Kathy 37, 40 Vandcrwerp. Susan 61 Van Wynsberghe, Loretta 121, 130 Vargo, Mr. Andrew 17 Vargo, Miss Mary 20 Vecchioni, Karen 25, 56, 62, 63, 81, 122, 135 Vccchioni, Michael 34, 95 Verreau, Ann Marie 40 Versaci, Judith 57, 122 Vincent, Kay 27, 122 Vinctte, John 15. 108, 111, 112, 123 Vitale, Mr. Tony 101 Vollman, Dennis 58, 109, 118, 123 Vollman, George 15. 42 Walling, Phil 47 Wasilevich, Steve 11, 123 Wathcn, Donna 16, 40 Wayne, Greg 34, 37, 77 Weakley, Kevin 46 Weakley, Timothy 37 Weber, Debbie 38 Weber, Kathleen 34, 38 Wedesky, Pete 40, 84 Weier, Rt. Rev Msgr. 10, 50, 109 Wenson, Robert 47 White, Denis 123 White, Madeline 37 White, Sue Ann 47 Wiatr, Teri 81, 105, 123, 135 Wickert, Mr. Richard 18 A cup of punch is all that Miss Check needs to retain her energy. 134 Editors Teri Wiatr and Karen Vecchioni hold an emergency conference. We had only just begun - a largely inexperienced staff, brimming with enthusiasm, faced with the awesome task of producing a bound manual of memories. Yet, for all the enthusiasm and desire, the beginning could never have come to a successful end without the added help of so many compassionate, generous and kind people. People like Mr. Russ Whitehead of Modern Yearbook Company who tolerated a fickle staff. . . Mr. Frank Ortman of Craine’s who always came through in a rush.. . Sr. Gerald who always gave us her support. .. Mr. Birchmeier’s Photography Club who allowed us to trod upon the hallowed ground of the darkroom. . . Mr. Wickert who gave hope to a weary business staff by acquiring the sled from Mr. John Hoen and the many free passes from generous businessmen for raffle prizes. .. the teachers who tolerated the madness of frustrated yearbook staffers. . . the parents who allowed their sons and daughters to “live up at school’ in the publications room. . . all our friends who consoled us and sympathized with us at deadline time. . . Paul Williams who wrote our theme song. There was no greater source of inspiration. The gentle humming of “We’ve Only Just Begun’’ was heard even at the most hectic times. . . and most sincerely, our friend and advisor, Sr. Terenitea. We want to thank her for giving so much of herself and for teaching us the real power of pretzels and perserverance. The era of Clarion 71, an era of frustrated hopelessness, insane antics, bitten fingernails, hunger pains, sunshine jokes, sleepless nights and unslept-in Saturdays may have ended. But thanks to these people, the feeling of accomplishment and the memories this book will bring have only just begun. 1971 CLARION Ediotrs-in-chief; Karen Vecchioni teri Wiatr Academics: Jeanne Denner Lynne Nega Karen Vecchioni Teri Wiatr Underclassmen: Kathy Flynn Denise Frankiewicz Mary Lynne Hughes Debbie Samuel Activities: Karen Dimitroff Jeanne Connor Jackie Madaj Carol Repko Sports: Sue Klepaczyk Jayne Lozowski Dan Miekstyn Doug Stout Seniors: Judy Boye Judy Boye Denise Kurosky Les Wilson Business: Diane Hersey Debbie Motiley Roseanne Bachor Kathy Scott Rosemary Dams Pam Speer Cheryl Laurant Chris Turek Mary Malone Pam Swiech Marianne Marelia Index: Jean Mack Photography: Charles Lucas Mark Miskinis Robert Morse Contributing Writers: Carol Brand Joanne On Joe Seres Contributing Photographers: Mr. Birchmeier Mark Hofner Alan Fearn Ron Pokrywka Mr. Foye Dave Rakocy Mark Hankins Don Urick The business staffers Marianne Mavelia and Diane Hersey enjoy the feel of money but dread the book work involved.