Durfee High School - Durfee Record Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1969 volume:

RECORD BOOK T B. M. C DURFEE HIGH FALL RIVER. MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Kelly, the phone's for you . . . Homerooms on the office floor, please leave for Period 1 . . . Attention, seniors . . . How did the girls' team do yesterday? . . . Staple your term paper? Of course . . . Yes, may I help you? . . . To our Class-Day-planner, Graduation-organizer and Senior Vice-Principal, Mr. Daniel Kelly, the Class of 1969 proudly dedicates this Record Book. A prominent member of the Mathematics Department for thirteen years, Mr. Kelly served as Sophomore Vice-principal for five years before being appointed to his present position. We dedicate our yearbook with great pleasure to a man who has been an invaluable aid and true friend to all of us in the Senior Class. DEDICATION.............. FACULTY ________________ SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE...... PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE HALL OF FAME____ WHO'S WHO _________ RECORD BOOK STAFF..... SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SENIORS .... ACTIVITIES SPORTS ____________ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ADVERTISEMENTS____ AUTOGRAPHS 142 .... 151 152 FACULTY Thomas W. Hammond, Principal Daniel Kelly, Vice-Principal Joseph B. D’Adamo, Vice-Principal Alice C. Harrington, Vice-Principal Charles D. Smith, Dean of Men Yolande B. Lalibcrte, Dean of Women Thomas P. Walsh - - Guidance Counselors - - Catherine A. Boylan Leonard G. Alves Helen G. Amiot Henry J, Altar Douglas J. Baxendale Carmi A. Belmont Daniel H. Berthiaume Clinton A. Borden Bertrand A. Bouffard William A. Bradbury Irvin W. Bruneau M. Dolores Burns Thomas H. Cahill Beverly J. Cam bra Joan T. Carfagno Nancy A. Carroll Mary T. Carvalho William K. Coady John J. Conforti John G. Connell Hannah L. Crawford Angeli ne G. Crispo Margaret A. Curt Armand A. Dallaire Gerard A. Delisle Winifred A. Dimock Hazel C. Donnelly James E. Donnelly Margaret G, Doran Edward B. Downs Ruth H. Downs Roger H. Dubois Grace M. Dunn Robert L. Ferreira Vincent M. Fitzgerald Arthur D. Frank Phyllis M. Frank Charles A. Frascatore Lenora G. Goltz Chester J. Gosciminski Mary C. T. Grandfield John J. Harrington Margaret M. Harty Katherine L. Hogan Louise S. Johnson Frank J. Jordan, Jr. Thomas E. Karam, Jr. Evelyn M. Katersky Margaret F. Keefe Edward F. Kelly George D. Kelly John E. Kiley, Jr. Olga Klimka Francis J. LaCava Joyce A. Landry Margot A. Lavoie Dorothy G. LeComte Barbara J. Leonard Charles R. Levesque Joseph W, Lewis, Jr. Frederick M. Lindquist William F. Lynch Aileen M. Mack Gerard A. Mack Earl V. Malmborg Grace L. Martin J oh n M ede i ros, J r. A. Lincoln Mekelburg James F. Melvin Charles Mendes, Jr. Donald F. Mon tie Edward P. Morgan M, Rita Nagle Stephen Nawrocki Caesar Nobrega William A. Nugent Constance M. O'Brien Daniel C, O'Connell Lorena L. Pacheco James S, Panos Reginald M. Pelagio Marcel A. Perry Normand L. Phcnix John F. Pietruszka John L. Pontes Donald J. Powell Phyllis C. Pytel Robert A. Richard Augustine G. Rocha James F. Roche, Jr. Elton H. Sanford Peter A. Sarantakis Daniel J. Sheahan John F. Sheahan Thomas Smithson Dominick R, Sperduti Anna L. Sullivan Dorothy C. Sullivan Elizabeth T. Sullivan John F. Sullivan Mary E. Sweeney James Tavares, Jr. Sandra D. Thomas Marion L. Torphy Dorothy H. Urban Robert A. Vincellette Bertrand Warren Margaret J. Whalon A. Wilson Whitman Donald G. Wood OFFICE STAFF Anne T. Coughlin, Senior Clerk-Stenographer Doris E. Dewsnap, Senior Clerk-Stenographer Anna C. Harrington, Senior Clerk-Stenographer Ruth A. Soulier, Senior Clerk-Stenographer Barhara J. Coriaty, Clerk Stenographer Olga Hordoviteh, Clerk-Stenographer To the Class of 1969: As ihc end-product of the Fall River educational plan, the high school graduate stands in a central position in our affection and expresses — in an ideal way — our belief in both education and democracy. It was our intention to develop within you an intellectual curio- sity and to awaken within you the social interests and concerns characteristic of an educated heart. It is our hope that we have successfully met all your educational needs and expectations, and that your schooling has given you insights into the strengths, the adventure, the creativity and the stunning grandeur of the 1969 space age world, its society and its enterprises. The expanding concepts of man, mankind, humanity, wealth, learning, poverty, war and peace — long institutionalized — are now being subjected to searching reviews out of which, we expect, will come — after moments of turmoil — a serene way of life, designed to enhance the inherent dignity of both man and his society. We must all, however, be prepared to accept the notion of frailty and to admit with candor that the future will not be, in all respects, perfect. Some speakers will continue to mumble their words, some leaders will stumble away from progress, some thinkers will propose error, some public problems will resist solution and some personal hopes will not be realized. But we can expect that a balance of strengths and weaknesses will move civilization towards new excellences and individuals towards greaLer satisfactions. The educators of Fall River join me in offering you congratu- lations and in wishing you a lifetime of enthusiasm, happiness and achievement. Superintendent of Schools To the Class of 1969: First, I would like to extend my congratulations on your ac- complishments and wish you the best in the years to come. You are confronted with wonderful opportunities to improve conditions in the world. You are, whether you like it or not, what is referred to as the “gap generation The contentions against the establishment, disregard for law whether it be moral or statute is more than a little puzzling to me. Laws are made for the benefit of the entire population. But the trend is toward individual evalua- tion of the law and toward the individual to obeying or disobeying the law, depending on how he feels it applies to him. Everyone wants to do as he pleases. Fortunately, we at Durfee find hope in the overwhelming strength of the majority of our students being too much concerned in taking advantage of the opportunities offered and in preparing them- selves for the future. It would be well to remember that the rights of all should be protected but we must also remember that with all rights there are definite responsibilities. May I suggest that you continue to “play it cool” and think before you act. Do not forfeit your rights in order to foster the demands of a few dissidents. To be against something is not enough. In order to right a wrong you must have a solution to the problem. Then the generations arc able to bridge the gap and go on to better things. Principal. HALL OF FAME Top Highest Ranking Seniors ANDREW SHABSHELOWITZ SHEILA A. ASSAD MAUREEN P. COOGAN VICTORIA M. GOLEN LAURIE J. LASH STEPHEN B. YOKEN ELAINE M. RABINOVITZ JANE P. TALLMAN JOAN C. VIEIRA MICHAEL D. YOUNG President of the Students7 Activities Association RICHARD LOWN President of the National Honor Society STEPHEN YOKEN WHO'S WHO Stephen Yoken Stephen Yoken Gerald Dore Thomas Pontes Michael Travis Robert Fradkin BEST ALL-AROUND STUDENT MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED MOST POPULAR BEST LOOKING BEST PERSONALITY MOST TALENTED MOST ATHLETIC Susan Keeley Jane Tallixian Susan Keeley Barbara Costa Margaret Pereira Louise Linden James Silva Barbara Horowiec s T A F F JANE TALLMAM Assistant Editor WALLIS LOWENTHAL Editor ELAINE RABINOVJTZ Assistant Editor JOHN CROW Sports Editor SHARON AVILA Business Manager CLAUDETTE DESCHENES Asst. Business Manager DORIS FORCIER Asst. Business Manager JUDITH HENDRY Asst. Business Manager JOAN GANCARSKI Editorial Staff CARIN STRAUZER Editorial Staff WILLIAM TOOLE Editorial Staff MICHAEL YOUNG Editorial Staff PATRICIA CIEPLIK Typist PAULINE JANUSZ Typist KATHLEEN LANGTON Typist ROSALINA PACHECO Typist KATHERINE KSEN Typist STEVEN MAURER Typist CLIFFORD WRIGHT Typist CLASS OFFICERS SUSAN KEELEY President KATHLEEN FAIRHURST Vice-President NANCY AYER Secretary SENIORS LYNN MARIE ABDALLAH Astronomy Society 3 Dramatics Club 2 World History Club 3 FLORENCE AGUIAR World History Club 2 Business Club 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 16 SHARON MARIE ALVES Home Room Director 3, 4 Office Aide 4 Basketball 2 THERESA DELORES AMARAL National Honor Society 4 Spanish Club 4 Varsity Basketball 3, 4 Softball 3 Basketball 2 SHEILA ANN ASSAD National Honor Society 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Spanish Club 3, 4 Basketball 2 NOHA ATAYA 17 JANET MARIE AUGUST SHARON AVILA National Honor Society 3, 4 Record Book Business Manager 4 Library Aide 2, 3, 4 Business Club 3, 4 NANCY LEE AYER National Honor Society 3, 4 Secretary of Class 2, 3, 4 Science Club 2 German Club 3 DENA S. BABIN National Honor Society 4 World History Club 3� President 4 Coire Staff 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 Classical Club 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 18 SHELLEY ANN BAUMAN National Honor Society 3, 4 Coire Staff 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, President 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 World History Club 3, 4 NANCY ELLEN BAXENDALE Durfce Hilltop Staff 3 German Club 2, 4 NORMAND J. BAZINET JAMES MAYNARD BEIMEL World History Club 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 Classical Club 4 Astronomy Society 4 Basketball 2 ISABEL MARY BEIROLA Senior Mixed Chorus 3. 4 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Spanish Club 3 Dramatics Club 2 YVETTE I. BELAND 19 BERNADETTE BERNARD Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Dramatics Club 2 Spanish Club S JAMES HENRY BERNARDO Office Aide 4 20 PAULETTE T. BOIVIN Basketball 2 STEPHEN OSCAR BOLYAI Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 Tennis 2, 3, 4 French Club 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3.1 GILD A M. BORGES LYNNE BOTELHO Future Teachers of America Club Vice-President 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 Junior Red Cross 2 Basketball 2 21 BRADFORD L. BOUCHARD Football 2. 3, 4 World History Club 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Handball 2. 3. 4 Wrestling 2. 4 PAUL L. BOUCHER World History Club 3 HELENE A. BOUTIN Future Scientists of America 2 Junior Red Cross Treasurer 2 Science Club 2 Dramatics Club 2 Basketball 2 RACHEL G. BOUTIN Durfee Hilltop Staff 3. 4 Future Scientists of America 2 Science Club 2 Junior Red Cross 2 Glee Club 2. 3 Office Aide 2 ROBERT R. BOURGEOIS GARY LAURENT BOYER DAVID JOSEPH BRADY ROBERT MAURICE BRAULT 22 ELAINE DORIS BRODEUR Office Aide 4 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 Drama Lies Club 2 MICHAEL BROGAN Cross Country 2, 3 Captain 4 Track 2, 3. 4 Home Room Director 3 Prom Committee 3 Supply Aide 4 PATRICIA L. BROSSEAU PAULA JEANNE BRULOTTE DEBORAH KAY BSHARA Coire Staff 4 Mathematics Club 4 Glee Club 3 PATRICIA BUCKLEY Office Aide 3 Basketball 2 23 EDWARD PAUL BURKE, JR. Home Room Director 2 SUSAN ELIZABETH BURNS National Honor Society 3, 4 Spanish Club 3 Activities Chairman 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 2. 3� 4 Durfcc Hilltop Staff 3, 4 World History Club 4 GERALDINE ANN CABRAL Glee Club 2, 3 Portuguese Club 3, Secretary 4 French Club 3 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 GILBERT CABRAL Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 24 JOYCE BARBARA CALLAHAN JOAN ELLEN CAMARA National Honor Society 3, 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, News Editor 4 Dramatics Club 2, 3. 4 Mathematics Club 4 Spanish Club 3, Treasurer 4 RAYMOND JOSEPH CAMARA National Honor Society 3, 4 Portuguese Club 2 Office Aide 4 LINDA MAY CANICA Business Club 4 Office Aide 3 25 LAUDALINA MARIA CARREIRO LEONOR CONSTANCE CARREIRO Portuguese Club 2 Dramatics Club 2 Pep Squad 2, 3 Captain 4 Basketball 2 RUTH-ANN CETOLA Science Club 2 KENNETH M. CHAMPLIN Durfee Hilltop 3, Editor 4 French Club 3, 4 World History Club 3, 4 Coire Staff 4 26 RACHELLE I. CHAREST Business Club 4 Office Aide 3 RAYMOND P. CHARETTE Football 2, 3, 4 Handball 2. 3 Wrestling 2 Track 2 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 ROLAND CHARRON, JR. Audio Visual Aide 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 3 Traffic Squad Captain 4 ROBERT RICHARD CHASE Glee Chib 2, 3,4 Traffic Squad 4 ELIZABETH ANN CHEETHAM Spanish Chib 3 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 FREDERICK JOSEPH CHLEBEK Home Room Director 3 World History Club 4 LINDA JEAN CHMURA National Honor Society 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Library Aides 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 KATHERINE J. CHRISTOFILIDES 27 PATRICIA ANNE CIEPLIK National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 2 Office Aide 4 Business Club 3, 4 Basketball .2 Record Book Typist 4 JANICE CLARKE Junior Varsity Basketball 2, 4 Volleyball 2, 3, 4 Softball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2 Girls1 Athletic Association 2, 3 JAMES H. COLLINS Tennis 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 World History Club 3 Music Appreciation Club 3, 4 RAYMOND COLLINS Cafeteria Aide 2 28 PAULETTE PAULINE COMEAU Home Room Director 3 Office Aide 4 Basketball 2 WILLIAM MARTIN CONNELLY Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3, Librarian 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 FRANK ANTHONY CONNOLLY Football 2 Handball 2 Track 2, 4 Wrestling 2 Library Aides 4 Office Aide 3 MICHAEL EDWARD CONNOR Office Aide 3, 4 COLLEEN ANNE CONROY Glee Club 2 MAUREEN PATRICIA COOGAN National Honor Society 4 Horne Room Director 4 Office Aide 4 Dramatics Club $, 4 MARIO S. CORDEIRO World History Club 4 Chess Club 4 Home Room Director 4 STEPHEN JAMES CORDEIRO Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Serenaders 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 29 SUSAN JEAN CORDEIRO Varsity Basketball 3, Co-Captain 4 Varsity Volleyball 2, 4, Co-Captain 3 Varsity Softball 2, 4, Co-Captain 3 Gym Leader 4 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 Basketball 2 CHARLES K. CORIATY Cafeteria Aide 2, 3 Office Aide 3 Audio Visual Operators Club 4 BARBARA JEAN COSTA Majorette 3, 4 Business Club 4 Dramatics Club 2 Basketball 2 JANICE D. COSTA Student Council 2t 3 Pep Squad Captain 3 Prom Committee 3 30 MICHAEL ROGER COTE LINDA ELLEN COVER World History Club 2, 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 3. -1 Vocalaires 4 Glee Club 3, 4 DONNA LYNN ANN CROFTON Basketball 2 Glee Club 3 JOHN WILLIAM CROW National Honor Society 3. 4 Record Book Sports Editor 4 Home Room Director 4 Basketball 2, 5, 4 31 A PATRICIA LOUISE DEANE National Honor Society 3, 4 Library Aides 3, President 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Mathematics Club 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Basketball 2 JOSEPH F. DECOSTA GREGORY GLENN DEMELLO CLAUDETTE IRENE DESCHENES National Honor Society 4 Record Book Assistant Business Manager 4 Business Club 3 Secretary-Treasurer 4 Office Aide 4 32 ALAN H. DESROSIERS Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 DENISE THERESA DESROSIERS Home Room Director 2 Glee Club 2. 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 JOANN ROBIN DEUTCH Home Room Director 3, 4 Junior Red Cross 2, 3 Astronomy Society 2, 3, 4 Chess Club 4 World History Club 4 CYNTHIA DOROTHY DIAS JO ANNE DIAS Worjd History Club 3 Pep Squad 2 Glee Club 2 Basketball 2 JOHN PETER DIAS 33 COLLEEN E, DONNELLY Contemporary Jazz Society 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Music Appreciation Club 4 HELEN ELIZABETH DONNELLY National Honor Society 3, 4 French Club 2 Spanish Club 3 Girls' Athletics Association 3 World History Club 4 SHIRLEY ANN DOOTSON GERALD BRIAN DORE Home Room Director 3, President 4 Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Baseball 2. 3. Co-Captain 4 Basketball 2, 3 Glee Club 2 34 JOHN MICHAEL DUFFY Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, Assistant Sports Editor 4 Chess Club 3 4 Astronomy Society 4 JOY MARIE DUFRESNE Spanish Club 4 35 PATRICIA ELIZABETH EAGAN National Honor Society 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, Head Cheerleader 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 ROBERT JAMES EASTWOOD WILLIAM RICHARD ECCLES Supply Room Aide 4 Cafeteria Aide 2 WILLIAM A. EDWARD Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4 BARBARA ANN EHRENHAUS National Honor Society 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, President 4 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 National Thespian Society 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2. Concert Mistress 4 Coire Staff 3 MICHAEL WILLIAM ELLEN Hilltop Serenaders 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3, 4 Golf 2, 3, 4 35 CAROL ANN EVINSON MARK ALBERT FACHADA Baseball 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, Business Manager 4 Orchestra 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 KATHLEEN MARIE FAIRHURST National Honor Society 4 Student Council 3, 4 Vice-President of Class 3. 4 Home Room Director 2, -1 French Club 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 STEPHEN MANUAL FARIAS Office Aide 2, 3 PATRICIA ANN FARRELL Business Club 3, 4 Pep Squad 2 Office Aide 3 ANTONE COSTA FELIX III National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 4 Band 2, 4 French Club 2, 3 World History Club 3 Orchestra 4 37 MICHAEL A, FLANAGAN Football S Home Room Director 3 Spanish Club i Science Club 4 Intramural Basketball 2 Office Aide 4 RICHARD L. FOLSTER 38 DORIS C. FORCIER National Honor Society 3, 4 Business Club Vice-President 3. President 4 Office Aide 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 Record Book Assistant Manager 4 PAUL JOSEPH FORCIER ROSANNE MARIE FORTIER Business Club 4 Office Aide 4 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 ROBERT ALAN FRADKIN National Honor Society 3. 4 French Club 2, 3 Vice-President 4 Dramatics Club 2, 3, Vice-President Treasurer 4 National Order of Thespians 2, 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 2, 3, 4 NANCY BAIRD FRAZE National Honor .Society 3, 4 Debating Society 3. 1 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 3. 4 Majorettes 3, Head Majorette 4 Library Aide 3, 4 WALTER R. FRAZIER MARCY LYNNE FREEDMAN Home Room Director 2 Contemporary Jazz Society 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2 German Club 3, 4 Spanish Club 2, 3 Basketball 2 TERI FREEDMAN World History Club 3, 4 Science Club 4 French Club 2, 3. 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 4 39 LEONARD MARC FREEMAN Horae Room Director 8 Science Club 2, 3, 4 Camera Club President 2 Handball 2, 3, 4 PATTY ANN FREITAS World History Club 2 Science Club 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Basketball 2 40 JOAN L GANCARSK1 National Honor Society 3, 4 Coire Assistant Editor 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 2, 3 Record Book Editorial Staff 4 PETER J. GANCARSKI Glee Club 2 PATRICIA ANN GARDNER Glee Club 2, 3 Cafeteria Aide 3, 4 VERONICA GASPAR Glee Club 2 Basketball 2 41 SUZAN ALICE GAW Home Room Director 2 Astronomy Society Secretary 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3f 4 World History Club 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3, Chairlady 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 THOMAS ROTHWELL GAW World History Club 2, 3 Spanish Club 2 Band 2. 3, 4 Pep Band 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Audio-Visual Operators Club 2, 3 CHERYL ANN GESNER Science Club 4 Classical Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Camera Club 2 Basketball, Captain 2 DEBRA ANN GLAUSER National Honor Society 3, 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3. 4 Record Book Assistant Editor 4 German Club 2, 3. President 4 French Club 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2 ALPHONSE P. GLUCHACKI Record Book Typist 4 BETSY TOBY GOLDBERG Science Club 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Dramatics Club 4 Basketball 2 CHRISTOPHER HUGH GOLDEN LEE GOLDSTEIN Future Teachers of America Club 3 Contemporary Jazz Society 4 German Club 3. 4 Basketball 2 42 AUGUSTINE F, GONSALVES Chess Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4 Astronomy Society 2, 4, Vice-President 3 Science Club 2. 3, 4 RICHARD GONSALVES WARREN CARL GOSSELIN Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 VERONICA MARIE GRACIA Glee Club 2 Pep Squad 2 43 SHARON HELEN GRANT ROBERT GREEN Astronomy Society 2, 3, President 4 Camera Club 2, 3, Secretary 4 Science Club 2. 3, 4 Audio-Visual Operators Club 2, 3 Chemistry Lab. Asst. 4 Physics Lab. Asst. 4 STEPHEN ROBERT GREGORY Tennis 2, 3, 4 Band 2. 3. 4 Orchestra 4 CYNTHIA LOUISE GRINNELL Classical Club 2, 3, Secretary 4 Science Club 4 Dramatics Club 2. 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 4 ANNE MARIE GUILFOY DAVID ALFRED GUIMOND Football 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3 Handball 2, 3 Home Room Director 3 14 ELIZABETH E HAFEY KENNETH DAVID HAGUE Orchestra 2. 3, 4 Band 2, 3. Assistant Manager 4 Pep Band 2, 3, 4 VIRGINIA ANN HANDFIELD Future Teachers of America Club 5, 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 World History Club 3, 4 Basketball 2 JULIE MARIE HANLEY Spanish Club 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3 ANN MARIE HARKIN National Honor Society 3, Vice-President 4 Science Club 2. 3 Recording Secretary 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 World History Clui� 4 ELIZABETH ANN HARNETT Classical Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 2, 3 45 DONALD ROBERT HART Basketball 2 Science Club 4 Mathematics Club 4 THOMAS WALTER HATHAWAY National Honor Society 4 Library Aide 3 Hilltop Serenaders 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Mathematics Club 4 Band 2, 3, 4 JOHN EDWARD HEARN Basketball 3, 4 World History Club 4 JUDITH ANNE HENDRY National Honor Society 3. 4 Record Book Assistant Business Manager 4 Office Aide 4 DENNIS JAMES HENNESSEY Baseball 2 Wrestling 2 Football 2, 3, 4 Handball 2, 3, 4 Office Aide 2, 3, 4 THOMAS PAUL HENRIQUE World History Club 3 Science Club 2, 3 Chess Club 2, 3 Golf 2, 3. 4 46 BARBARA LOUISE HOROWIEC Horne Room Director 2. 3. 4 Varsity Basketball Captain S, 4 Varsity Volleyball I, Captain 3 Varsity Softball 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Glee Club 2 DEBRA FAITH HOROWITZ National Honor Society 3. 4 Basketball 2 French Club 2 Dramatics Club 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 GAIL SHARI HOROWITZ National Honor Society 4 Dramatics Club 2 French Club 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3, 4 THOMAS HOUGH JUDITH LOUISE HOWARD CHARLES GEORGE HOWAYECK French Club 2 Science Club 4 World History Club 3, 4 JOHN G. HUGHES Soccer 4 Football 2, 3 French Club 2, 3 Track 2, 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 HELEN FRANCES HUSSEY National Honor Society 4 Science Club 4 47 MARY ELIZABETH JAMES World History Club 2 PAULINE ANN JANUSZ Basketball 2 World History Club 2 Record Book Typist 4 Business Club 3, 4 Office Aide 3. 4 Prom Committee 3 MITCHELL R. JEZAK WILLIAM JOAQUIM ANDREW D. JOHNSON Track 2 Intramural Wrestling 2. 4 Football 2, 3. 4 Intramural Handball 2, 3, 4 JAMES M. JORDAN 48 UNDA E. JOSEPH PATRICIA ANN JOSEPH National Honor Society 3. 4 Dmfee Hilltop Staff 3. Feature Editor 4 Library Aides 5, 4 World History Club 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 ROBIN PATTI KAPLAN Future Teachers of America Club 3. 4 Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society Vice-President 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 Durfcc Hilltop Staff 3, 4 JONATHAN ALAN KATES National Honor Society 3, 4 Debating Society 2, Vice-President 3. President 4 Chess Club 2, 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3. 4 Classical Club 3. 4 49 SUSAN KEELEY National Honor Society 4 Class President 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Library Aides 2, 3� 1 Classical Club 2, 4, Vice President 3 Majorette 3, 4 EDWARD FRANCIS KELLY, JR. National Honor Society 3. 4 Science Club 2, 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 World History Club 4 JAMES PAUL KERSHAW Office Aide 2 Supply Room Aide 4 PATRICIA AURORE KING Mathematics Club 4 LEONARD KLUS JEFFREY HOWARD KORBER National Honor Society 4 Science Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4 Debating Society 2t 3, 4 Mai hematics Club 2, 3, 4 Astronomy Society 2, 3, 4 PAMELA JOYCE KOZACK National Honor Society 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Spanish Club 4 LISA ELAINE KOZAK Girls' Athletics Association 3 World History Club 4 Science Club 1 Future Teachers of America Club 4 50 KATHERINE M. KSEN National Honor Society 3. 4 Cheerleader 3. 4 l ibrary Aides 2, 4, Secretary 3 Business Club 3� 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 Spanish Club 2, 3 RAYMOND JOSEPH LAFLEUR LOUIS PAUL LAGACE French Club 2 Home Room Director 2, 3 JEANNE MARIE LAJEUNESSE Dramatics Club 2 Business Club 3 51 LAURIE JANE LASH National Honor Society 3. I World History Club 3, 4 Home Room Director 2. 4, Vice-President 3 Cone Editor 4 Dramatics Club 2, 4. Vice-President 3 JUDITH LAWTON NANCY ELIZABETH LEGAULT Pep Squad 3. 4 CAROLE ANN LEIGH World History Chib 3 Russian Club 2, 3 German Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4 Science Club 1 Glee Club 2, 3 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 THOMAS J, LENAGHAN HELEN MARIE LEVESQUE Portuguese Club 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3, 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 52 CASSANDRA ANN LIMA Glee Club 2 Basketball 2 Varsity Softball 2 Science Club 2, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 DAVID LIMA ELAINE MARIE LIMA LOUISE NANCY LINDEN Majorette 3, 4 Spanish Club 4 Science Club 4 Dramatics Club 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 LEONARD PAUL LINHARES Office Aide 2. 3 FREDRIC LIPTON Basketball 2 French Club 3 H ome Room Director 3 Prom Committee 3 Office Aide 4 Golf 3, 4 53 KENNETH GLENN LITTMAN National Honor Society 4 Cross Country 3, 4 Track 3, 4 DENNIS R. LOPES GERALD ANTHONY LOPES JOHN DAVID LOPES Bowling 2 WALLIS ANN LOWENTHAL National Honor Society 3, 4 Deflating Society 3, 4 Record Book Editor I Durfee Hilltop Staff 3. 4 French Club 2, 3, I German Club 2, 4, Secretary 3 RICHARD HANS LOWN National Honor Society 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3, President 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 French Club 2� 3, 4 Debating Society 3. 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 54 ELIZABETH MARY LUZ PAUL RICHARD LUZ Office Aide 3 PAULINE LUZ Pep Squad 4 JUDITH ANN MACCARONE National Honor Society 3, 4 Russian Club 3 Future Teachers oF America Club 3 French Club 4 LEONARD MACHADO Traffic Squad 3 Office Aide 4 Camera Club 4 Cross Country 2, 3 Bowling; 3, 4 Track 3, 1 CAROLYN L. MAGRIBY Basketball 2 Softball 2 Volleyball 2 Dramatics Club 2 1 Ionic Room Director 2. 3 Girls’ Athletics Association 2, 3 55 MARJORIE GAIL MARKELL World History Club 3 Music Appreciation Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 KARIN ANN MARQUIS Office Aide 3, 4 Pep Squad 3 56 MADELEINE MARIE MARSHALL Glee Club 2 Office Aide I JANICE E. MARTIN LOUIS JOHN MARTIN ROBERT LEWIS MARTIN Band 4 Orchestra 4 JOHN JOSEPH MASSA Horne Room Director 2 Portuguese Club 2 Science Club 4 MICHAEL SOUZA MASSA STEVEN PETER MASSOUD Senior Mixed Chorus 3. President 4 Hilltop Serenaders 3, 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Golf 2. 3, 4 MAUREEN R. MATHIAS Portuguese Club 2 (dee Club 2 57 ROBERT M. MATTHEWS STEVEN EDWARD MAURER National Honor Society 3, 4 Record Rook Typist 4 Audio-Visual Operators Club 2 Office Aide 4 SANDRA KIM MeFARLAND Astronomy Society 4 Science Club 4 Camera Club 2 Pep Squad 2 Basketball 2 ROBERT VINCENT McGOVERN Tennis 2 4 Astronomy Society 4 58 MARY THERESA MEDEIROS Portuguese Club 3, President 4 Basketball 2 MYRA ANN MEDEIROS National Honor Society 3, 4 Vice-President of Class 2 Councilor 4 Home Room Director 2. 3, 4 Vocal ai res 3t 4 59 LORRAINE LILLIAN MELLO National Honor Society 4 Portuguese Club 2, 3 Business Club -1 Cafeteria Aide 3. 4 MADELINE ANN MELLO National Honor Society 3, 4 Business Club 3 4 Basketball 2 RICHARD JAMES MERCER Cross Country 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Basketball 2 Office Aide 3 Supply Room Aide 4 Cafeteria Aide 2 EDWARD WILLIAM MERSEY Science Club 4 Office Aide 2, 3 60 PAMELA C. MICHONSKI Business Club 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Office Aide 4 JAMES ANDREW MILLER Spanish Club 3, President 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Football 2 Track 2 Wrestling 2 NANCY ROBIN MILLER Music Appreciation Club Secretary 4 World History Club 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3 JOHN MIRANDA Bowling 2. 3, 4 SUSAN MARIE MOE Dtirfee Hilltop 3, Business Manager 4 Acting EdiLor 4 World History Club 3, 4 French Club 4 Basketball 2 Dramatics Club 2 MICHAEL R. MONAHAN PATRICIA ANN MONIZ Softball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 SHEILA JEAN MOREIRA Glee Club 2 61 BARRY WILLIAM MORTON Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Hilltop Screnaders 3. 4 KARLENE MROZ Pep Squad 2, Co-Captain 3 Red Cross Club 2 Dramatics Club 2 Basketball 2 MICHAEL CHUCK MOO MUI National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 1 Science Club 3, 4 French Club 3 Camera Club 3, 4. Treasurer 2 Audio-Visual Operators Club 2, 3, 4 EDWIN RAYMOND MULLEN Mathematics Club 3, 4 DEBORAH MICHELE MURPHY LINDA MARIE NASCIMENTO National Honor Society 4 Future Teachers of America Club Treasurer 4 Spanish Club 2, 3, 4 Library Aides 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 62 VERONICA O'GRADY National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 French Club 2, 3, 4 German Club 3, 4 World History Club 3 Dramatics Club 2 CHRISTINE M. OLIVEIRA 63 WAYNE EDMUND OLIVEIRA Hilltop Serenaders 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3, 1 Golf 4 WALTER EDWARD O'MELIA PATRICIA ANN PACHECO Mathematics Club 4 ROSALINA PACHECO Business Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Varsity Softball 2 Varsity Volleyball 2 Cafeteria Aide 4 64 JOANNE PACKER National Honor Society 3, 4 Mental Health Careers Program 4 Classical Club 2, 3, 4 Varsity Basketball 3t Student Manager 4 Girls’ Athletic Association 3 Basketball 2 PAUL PARADIS 65 GRACE R. PEREIRA Basketball 2 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 Varsity Basketball 3. 4 Varsity Softball 3, 4 MANUEL L. PEREIRA, JR. MARGARET ROSE PEREIRA National Honor Society 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 French Club 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4 Spanish Club 3, Vice-President 4 Dramatics Club 2. 3 Basketball 2 PATRICIA MARIE PEREIRA National Honor Society 3, 4 French Club 2 Glee Club 2 Dramatics Club 2 Home Room Director 2 Library Aides 3, 4 66 MICHAEL E. PERRAULT Home Room Director 2 Mathematics Club 4 BEVERLY ANN PERRY Dramatics Club 2 Glee Club 2 DEBORAH LYNN PERRY French Club 2, 3t 4 Dramatics Club 2 World H istory Club 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 FRANK MICHAEL PERRY Office Aide 3, 4 67 DONNA JEANNE PETIT Science Club 4 French Club 3 Girls' Athletic Association 3 Varsity Volleyball 3, 4 RICHARD PAUL PETRES BARBARA ANN PETTY Dramatics Club 2 Glee Club 2. 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 Spanish Club 3. 4 Junior Basketball 3 Varsity Volleyball 3, 4 JANE M. PHILLIPS Spanish Club 3 Junior Varsity Basket hall 2 Girls' Athletics Association 2 Basketball 2 ANTHONY GEORGE PICHE CAMILLA ANNE PICKERING National Honor Society 3. 4 Classical Club 3, President 1 Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 3, 4 World History Club 4 Basketball 2 68 DONALD ALBERT PINEAU CYNTHIA ANN PINEL PATRICIA ANN PLOUDE Business Club 4 Office Aide 4 DONALD GAETANO POLSELLI GAETANO GENE POLSELLI ROSEMARY PONTE DEBORAH A. PONTES Dramatics Club 2 Basketball 2 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 THOMAS EDWARD PONTES Football 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Baseball 2. 3, 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, Sports Editor 4 Home Room Director 3 Handball 2,3.4 Wrestling 2, 4 69 KAREN MARIA QUINN Basketball 2 World History Chib 4 Mathematics Club 4 Girls’ Athletics Association 2, 3 ELAINE MARSHA RABINOVITZ National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4 Classical Club 2. 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2. 4, Secretary 3 National Order of Thespians 2, 3r 4 Record Rook Assistant Editor 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 FRAN ELLEN RACHLIN Glee Club 2 Spanish Club 3 Future Teachers of America Club 3 Music Appreciation Club 4 THADDEUS FRANCIS RAK 70 ISABEL MARIA RAPOSO Library Aide 2. 3. Vice-President 4 Vocalaires 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 JEANNE ANNE RAPOZA Glee Club 2 LINDA DIANE RAPOZA Basketball 2 NANCY ELIZABETH RAPOZA Basketball 2, 3. I Volleyball 2 Softball 2, 4, Co Captain 3 Girls' Athletics Association 2, 3 JOAN ELIZABETH REID National Honor Society 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3 Vocalaires 3, 4 Classical Club 2, 3. 4 JOHN CHRISTOPHER REIS French Club 2. 3. 4 World History Club 3, 4 Golf 2, 3 Home Room Director 2, 3, 4 Chess Club 2, 3 Dramatics Club 3 71 GLADYS EVELYN RENAUD Science Club 3, 4 Future Scientists of America 3, 4 Classical Club 4 (liris' Athletics Association 2 Basketball 2 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 PALMIRA MARIE RICARDO PAULETTE CLAIRE RICHARD Glee Club 2 World History Club 3 Business Club 1 Music Appreciation Club I SUSAN GRACE RICHARDS National Honor Society 4 Spanish Club 3. 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 ARLENE ANNA RtOUX Business Club 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Basketball 2 PAULETTE GAIL ROBICHAUD I iii fee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2 Business Club 2 Basketball 2 Glee Club 2 PAULINE ROBIDOUX National Honor Society 3, 4 Portuguese Club 4, Secretary 3 Library Aides 3. 4 SUSAN ROBINOVITZ Contemporary Jaw Society 2, 3, 4 French Club 3, President 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Basketball 2 72 DIANE MARIE ROB1TAILLE National Honor Society 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, -1 Glee Club 2, 3,4 World History Club 3, 4 French Club 4 ALAN JOHN ROCHEFORT ELAINE RODERIGUES Library Aides 3, 4 Business Club 4 PATRICIA ANN RODERIGUES Office Aide 4 Home Room Director 2 DAVID RAYMOND RONAN GARY ALAN ROSA Football 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Home Room Director 2, 3 Handball 2, 4 73 JOSEPH F. ROSA Band 2, 3, 4 Soccer 2, 3, 4 World History Club 2, 3 Bowling 4 MARJORIE ANN ROSA Home Room Director 3 HENRY ROSENFIELD National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Club 3. Chairman 4 Chess Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 3 Stamp Club 2 ROBERT J. ROSS Basketball 2 74 PHYLLIS ANNE RYS National Honor Society 3, 4 Office Aide 4 Business Club 3f 4 EDWARD S. SAHADY World History Club 3, 4 Tennis 3, 4 ROBERT ALBERT ST. AMOUR Baseball 3 MARY LOUISE ST. SING French Club 2, 3 Home Room Director 4 Basketball 2 Pep Squad 2 WILSON S. SALLUM ROBERT ANTHONY SALOIS National Honor Society 4 Music Appreciation Club 3, 4 French Club 2. 4 Home Room Director 4 Football 3, 4 Handball 3, 4 MARIA A. SALVAS Dramatics Club 2 Basketball 2 Pep Squad 2 CYNTHIA ANN SANTANA Business Club 4 Glee Club 2 Pep Squad 2 Basketball 2 75 SANDRA JOYCE SANTOS Sailor Mixed Chorus 3, Librarian 4 Voea lakes 3. 4 Glee Club 2. S, 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 PAUL FRANCIS SARRO DIANE CLAIRE SAUCIER World History Club 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 DONALD EDWARD SAUCIER German Club 2, 3 MICHAEL STEWART SAULINO Classical Club 2 Soccer 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2 PETER WAYNE SAUNDERS Astronomy Society 4 Golf 2, 3. '4 76 CAROLYN MARIE SAYWARD Future Teachers of America Club 3 Spanish Club 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 JEFFREY A. SBARDELLA I rack 2, 3, 4 Cross Country 1 PATRICIA P. SCANLON RICHARD SAMUEL SCHWARTZ Camera Club 2. President 4 Durfce Hilltop Photographer 3. 1 Audio Visual Operators Club 2. President 3 ALAN SEMINE National Honor Society 3, 4 Debating Society 3, Treasurer 4 Science Club 3, 4 Soccer Team 2, 3, 4 Chess Club 2, 3, 4 CHRISTIAN MAGDl SEMINE National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Club 3, Vice-President and Chairman 4 Soccer Team 2, 3, 4 Debating Society 3, 4 Chess Club 2, 3, 4 ANDREW SHABSHELOWITZ National Honor Society 3. 4 Home Room Director 3, 4 Classical Club 2, 3 Golf 3, 4 KAREN LOUISE SHAKER Basketball 2 Spanish Club 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3 4 Science Club 4 77 MATTHEW ANDREW SHEA III German Club 3, 4 Classical Club 2 STANLEY JAN SIKORA National Honor Society 4 German Club 2, 3, 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 JAMES A. SILVA Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2. 3. 4 Basketball 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Glee Club 2. 3 Intramural Basketball 2 PAUL MIKE SILVA ROBERT BRUCE SILVA World History Club 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4 STEPHEN JOSEPH SILVA Astronomy Society 4 Science Club 3, 4 Chess Club 3. 4 CYNTHIA LOUISE SILVIA Home Room Director 3 Portuguese Club 2 DEBORA KATHLEEN SILVIA junior Varsity Basketball 3 Basketball 4 Volleyball 3, 4 Softball 3, 4 Girls’ Athletics Association 3 78 PATRICIA MARIE SILVIA National Honor Society 3, 4 Home Room Director 2 PAUL JOSEPH SILVIA GREGORY LOUIS SOARES World History Club 2, 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 ANTHONY MELO SOUZA Soccer 2 79 CHARLES H. SOUZA Soccer 2, 3, 4 Book. Room Aide 4 CHRISTINE SOUZA Glee Club 2 Drama lies Club 2 DEBORAH ANNE SOUZA National Honor Society 4 Homo Room Director 2, 4 Library Aide 3, 4 Future Teachers of America Club S Contemporary jazz Society 3, 4 French Club 2, 3 HARRY CARL SOUZA WAYNE A. SOUZA CATHY JEAN SOWERSBY Camera Club Secretary 2 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Vocalaires 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Pep Squad 2, 3 80 ROSEMARY SPEAR Contemporary Jazz Society 4 Music Appreciation Club 4 Volleyball 2 World History Club 4 JOSEPH MICHAEL STAROSCIAK Home Room Director 2 WILLIAM JAMES STEEN CARIN STRAUZER National Honor Society 3� 4 Record Book Editorial Staff 3. 4 French Club 2, 3, 4 World History Club 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 4 Durfee Hilltop Staff 3, 4 ALAN ROBERT STRICKLAND Home Room Director 3 Glee Club 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 4 THOMAS EDWARD STROJNY Football 3, 4 Home Room Director 4 Spanish Club 3, 4 KENNETH ROBERT STUBBS Cafeteria Aide 2, 3, 4 EMILY MIRINDA SULLIVAN Senior Mixed Chorus 4 Vocalaires 4 Glee Club 4 81 DOMENICO SUPPAPPOLA National Honor Society 4 Future Scientists of America 4 Science Club Publications Commit tec Chemistry Lab Aide 4 Home Room Director 2 Bowling 4 KARL JOHN SWENSON PHYLLIS STEPHANIE SWENSON WAYNE SWENSON Audio-Visual Operators Club 3, 4 WILLIAM G. SYDE ANDREW PAUL SZARGOWICZ Soccer 4 82 JANE PENNY TALLMAN National Honor Society 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2r 3, President 4 National Order of Thespians 2, 3, 4 Record Hook Assistant Editor 4 World History Club 3. 4 Future Teachers of America Club 3, 4 LAURIE A. TALLMAN French Club 2, 3 Contemporary Jazz Society Secretary-Treasu rer 4 Dramatics Club 3, 4 Science Club 4 Basketball 2 83 WILLIAM MICHAEL TOOLE National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Chib 4 Record Book Editorial Staff 4 Coire Assistant Editor 4 Home Room Director 2, 4 LEONARD R. TORCHIA 84 PAMELA 1. TRAVERS MICHAEL LIONEL TRAVIS Spanish Club 3. 4 Home Room Director 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Track 2. 3 Wrestling 2r 4 Handball 2. 3 PAUL JULIAN TREMBLAY BRUCE JOHN TRENHOLME Orchestra 2, 3 Assistant Manager 4 Hand 2. 4 Assistant Manger 3 JUDITH ELLEN VARANESE Cheerleader 3, 4 Science Club 2 Future Scientists of America 2 Home Room Director 3, 4 Girls' Athletics Association 2 Basketball 2 DIANE M. VARELLA 85 PATRICIA ANN VEZINA Basketball 2 THOMAS ARNOLD VIANA Spanish Club 4 Classical Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 4 Track 2 Soccer 4 Basketball 4 JOAN CECILIA VIEIRA National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Club 2 French Club 2, 4 Spanish Club 3 AUGUST JOSEPH VIVEIROS 86 ROBERT G. WALLBANK Mathematics Club 3 Office Aide 4 WILLIAM JOSEPH WALMSLEY Soccer 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 TERRY EMIL WALTERS LINDA JOYCE WARREN Spanish Club 3 Dramatics Club 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3, 4 PETER CALVIN WARREN FREDERICK F WEGLOWSKI National Honor Society 3, 4 Science Club 4 Cross Country 4 Track 3 STEPHEN JAY WEISER National Honor Society 3, 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 2 Vice-President 3, President 4 Science Club 2, 3, 4 Spanish Club 2, 3 Mental Health Careers Program 4 GAYLE ANN WEST Dramatics Club 2 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 Office Aide 4 87 GEORGE THOMAS WEST BARBARA ANN WILLIAMS Senior Mixed Chorus 3 Glee Club 2 Basketball 2 PATRICIA ANNE WILLIAMS Dramatics Club 2 Office Aide 3 EILEEN NANCY WILMARTH .National Honor Society 1 Science Club 2, 3 Dramatics Club 2 World History Club 4 Home Room Director 2, 3 Prom Committee 3 CLIFFORD ARTHUR WRIGHT National Honor Society 3, 4 Record Book Typist 4 Basketball 2 Baseball 3, 4 Bowling 3 £8 WILLIAM EARL WRIGHTINGTON RONALD XAVIER Football 2, 3 Handball 2 Wrestling 2 SANDRA ANN YAMIN National Honor Society 3, 4 French Club 2, 3, 4 World History Club 3, 4 Russian Club 3 Vocalaires 3, 4 Senior Mixed Chorus 3, 4 STEPHEN BRUCE YOKEN National Honor Society 3 President 4 Science Club 2, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 Chess Club 2, 3 Debating Society 2 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Vice President 4 MICHAEL DUANE YOUNG National Honor Society 3, 4 Record Book Editorial Staff 4 German Club 2, 3, 4 French Club 2 World History Club 2 Russian Club 3 JANICE MARY ZAK Spanish Club 3 Glee Club 2 Girls Athletic Association 2 Basketball 2 Junior Varsity Basketball 2 SHEILA BETH ZANGWILL National Honor Society 4 Music Appreciation Club Vice President 3 President 4 Contemporary Jazz Society 3, 4 Spanish Club 2, 3 French Club 3, 4 BARNEY ZEITZ National Honor Society 3, -1 Councillor 4 Library Aide 3, 4 Science Club 3, 4 Mathematics Club 3, 4 Football 2 89 JOSEPH MICHAEL ZICCARDI Football 2 Wrestling 2 Handball 2 MANUEL A. AGUIAR CHARLES ALFRED BABCOCK COLLEEN MARIE BARRETO ROBERT A. BELL STEVEN ALAN BELL RICHARD BIELAWSKI FRANK A. BIGOS JOAN BREESE LOUIS JOHN BRITTON THOMAS BRUCE THOMAS ALLEN BUNDY RALPH CADIMA JOHN JOSEPH CAMBOIA EDWARD MICHAEL CAREY NANCY HELEN CARPENTER JOHN CARREIRO JEFFREY CHACE LEWIS THOMAS CHADWICK JOHN S. CHOWN JOYCE EILEEN CHRISTIE RICHARD ALAN COSTA RUSSELL J. COSTA KATHRYN M. DENAULT JOSEPH THOMAS DONNELLY JAMES ARTHUR DUBOIS GAIL ANN DYBOWSKI VINCENT C. FAY JOSEPH CORREIA FERNANDES LYNN B. FORCE MARIA MAGALI FRATELLI CARL MARC FURMAN VICTORIA GOLEN KATHLEEN ANN GRIMES MARSHA JAMIAL GLENN WILLIAM JORDAN CHARLES J. KEEZER THOMAS A. KENYON DAVID ALLAN L'ARCHEVESQUE RUDOLPH JOSEPH LARUE DONALD DENNIS LAUZON MICHAEL LEPAGE ROBERT JEAN LEPAGE CHRISTINE LOUISE LEVITRE DEBORAH LEE LOMAS DENNIS JAMES LOPES GERALD F. LORD DONNA MARIE MACHADO JOAN MARIE MARTIN CARL ALBERT MARTINS MICHAEL STEPHEN MARUM MICHAEL JOSEPH MeGARTY ANTONE MEDEIROS RICHARD JOSEPH MELLO STEVEN L MERRILL JAMES LEE MILLER GALE BARBARA MONTERO JEANNE MOORE MICHAEL MOREIRA ALBERT JAMES NETO DOUGLAS MICHAEL NIEDZALEK ANTERO OLIVEIRA DONNA M. PACHECO JANICE ANN PAQUETTE CHARLES PETRAS HERBERT BLAINE REID III JUDITH ELLEN ROBERTS WARREN LEE RODGERS VERONICA E. RODRIGUES MAUREEN DOROTHY ROQUE RAYMOND ROSA NORMAN DAVID ST. GERMAIN JEANNE DENISE ST. ONGE ROLAND RENE ST. ONGE RONALD ARTHUR ST. PIERRE WILLIAM G. ST. PIERRE DENNIS SANTOS JANICE DORIS SERVANT GREGORY STEPHEN SILVIA BARRY E. SMITH FRANK R. SOARES WILLIAM DAVID SOARES MARY LOUISE SODERSTROM JANICE ANN STETS JEAN A. SURETTE JOHN DAVID SWEENEY ROBERT PALMER THOMAS DAVID THOMAS VIEIRA RICHARD I. WATKINSON, JR. 90 ACTIVITIES First row: Head Majorette Nancy Fraze, President of the Senior Class Susan Keeley, Secretary of the S.A.A. Colleen Farrissey, Senior Councillor Myra Medeiros and Head Cheerleader Patricia Eagan. Second Row: Vice-President of the Sophomore Class Susan Chase, Secretary of the Sophomore Class Nancy Davin, Secretary of the Senior Class Nancy Ayer, Vice-President of the S.A.A. Maureen Janusz, Vice-President of the Junior Class Jane Mitchell and Vice- President or the Senior Class Kathleen Fairhurst. Third Row: Junior Councillor Kathy Carey, Vice-President of the Junior Class Susan Wilson, Sophomore Councillor George Yankopolous, President of the S.A.A. Richard Lown, President of the Sophomore Class Michael Texccira, President of the National Honor Society Stephen Yoken, President of the Junior Glass Kristine Mooney and Sophomore Councillor Jill Crawley. Senior Councillor Barney Zcitz, President of Home Room Directors Gerry Dore and Junior Councillor Gary Tow Horn are also members. STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION The Students' Activities Association, the nucleus of all activities, is the only organization whose membership is open to all students who wish to join. The Student Council, the governing body of the school plans extra- curricular activities and develops school spirit and leadership. The Student Council was composed of President Richard Lown, Vice President Maureen Janusz, and Secretary Colleen Farrissey; also the presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, and councillors of three classes, the President of the Home Room Directors, President of the National Honor Society, the head cheerleader and the head majorette. The Student Council was especially active this year. It conducted two pep rallies, sold football programs and frou-frous,” held dances every two weeks during football season, and sponsored a successful Pigskin Hop. The S.A.A. also sponsored a folk concert. The Holiday Dance was held in the Durfee Study Hall. The Council collected toys at Christmas time for underprivileged children. The Student Council tried to make a closer bond with the student body by providing open meetings in the Tech Auditorium. Faculty advisors are Mr. John Connell, Mr. Reginald Pelaggio, and Mrs. Joan Carfagno. The S.A.A. is grateful for cooperation by Principal Thomas W. Hammond. 95 Vice-President Madeleine Dcschcnes, President Doris Forcier and Secretary-Treasurer Claudette Dcschcnes. BUSINESS CLUB The Business Club, whose membership is composed of seniors and juniors receiving 70 per cent or better in all four- and five-period subjects, was organized 10 acquaint business students with the opportunities available to them in the community and to show them what is expected of them in the business world. There were various guest speakers at the meetings held by the club, and a special assembly was held for senior girls. In addition to regular meetings, the club sponsors the A.M.S. Spelling Test, typists for the Record Book, office aides, and secretaries to the heads of the departments. A successful event held this year was a field trip to the John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston and, earlier in the year, a trip to the Aetna Casualty Insurance Company in Fall River, A social affair, at which the entire faculty of (he Business Education Department will be guests, will end the schedule for the year. Miss Katherine L. Hogan, head of the Business Education Department, is advisor. 97 Front Row: Secretary Robert Green, George Rtbeiro, President Richard Schwartz and Vice-President Alan Wildnauer. Back Row: Leonard Machado, David Springer, Michael Mui, Joseph J. Wcglowski, Richard Boucher and Ronald Boucher. CAMERA CLUB Investigating and utilizing the artistic and scientific merits of photography are important to the activities of the Camera Club. Through photographic exhibitions and contests, members’ interest and knowledge about the latest in photographic techniques are enhanced. Club meetings have the members experimenting with and presenting innovations in the various aspects of photography. A diverse program with films, printed materials, and speakers is presented, with accents falling on the encouragement of pursuing photography as a career, or just as a hobby. As j art of the activities program conducted during the year, assignments are given to members to take pictures of the many activities at Durfee. Photographs taken by members are regular features of the Durfee Hilltop, and are included in Lhe Record Book, The Camera Club is under the direction of Mr. John Medeiros. 98 President Augustine Gonsalves, Vice-President Ronald Boucher and Secretary-Treasurer Gregory Curt. CHESS CLUB The Chess Club has a long tradition of success. To its members, the club is a source of much stimulating and rewarding adventure. This year has been no exception. The club travelled to various local schools for informal matches. They are also participants in the Rhode Island Chess Association tournaments and have won several trophies within recent years. Members have ample opportunity to sharpen their skills at regular meetings. These gatherings are the prime source of knowledge to these students, and an occasional lecture on one of the finer points of the game is important in attaining the ultimate goal of improvement. This year’s club continues the tradition of being able to maintain Durfee as the center of local chess circles. The club owes its position to the officers and members, as well as the faculty advisor Mr. Robert Vincelette. Because of this combined effort, the Chess Club has demonstrated its ability to match the achievements of past clubs. 99 Susan Keeley, Dena Babin, Censor (Secretary) Cynthia Grinncll, Consul (President) Camilla Pickering, Praetor (Vice-President) Elizabeth Harnett, Cheryl Gcsncr and Aedile Elaine Raliinovitz. CLASSICAL CLUB Camilla Pickering and Dena Babin painstakingly poLinded out the piano keys to the sweet (?) strains of “Tacita Nox and other various familiar carols — not so familiar when sung (?) in Latin. We proved Latin CAN be a spoken (sung?) language. The Classical Club had its fourteenth birthday this year. Imagine — 14 years of generating interest in Latin and Greek civilization and culture! Any student who has taken or is taking Latin can join. Comic sketches, slides and movies of Italy and Greece, and talks on ancient science, medicine, theatres, pirates, and mythology have been given. In 1958, the club became the annual donor of a Latin medal For the third-year Latin student who wins a competitive examination. The institu- tion was suggested by our Former principal, Mr. Ambrose Keeley. The 1968 recipient was Andrew Shabshelowitz. This year the club set up a display in the Keeley Library Corridor. At intervals of three years the members visit the classical collection at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Susan Keeley was a former Aedile (Program Chairman) and Praetor; Elaine Rabinoviu, an Aedile, a member of the Record Book Committee, and the Hilltop representative. Nancy Fraze is also a member of the Record Book Committee. Joan Reid was the pianist, playing for the annual Christmas meetings. Thomas Viana gave an interesting talk on Roman Spain. Cynthia Grinncll entertained us with a lesson on “The Origins of Mythology”; and Elaine Rabinovitz discussed Ancient Medicine. 100 Vice-President Robin Kaplan, President Stephen Weiser and Secretary Laurie Tallman. CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SOCIETY The soft sounds of Brazilian Jazz filled the room while the members of the Contemporary Jazz Society painted their impressions of the music that they were listening to. The main goal of the Contemporary Jazz Society has been to open up a new world of music to its members. Through listening and discussing the recordings, we have strived for understanding of various jazz artists. Thus, the members have learned to enjoy the various strains of jazz. At some of our meetings wtc have stressed the idea chat jazz was essentially derived from the African and Negro cultures, but we have also found that many other countries are influencing the sounds of modern jazz. Miss Phyllis Pylel is our advisor. 101 Secretary-Treasurer Alan Semine. President Jonathan Kates and Vice-President Stephen Yoken. DEBATING SOCIETY There’s no debating it! This year, the Debating Society was a major force in the school. As an example of the power of the group, activities included the publication of a student opinion paper in collaboration with the Science Club. A discussion forum under-scored the prominence of the club at Durfee, In keeping with the society's purpose to provide instruction and ex- perience in the presentation and effective argument, the members took part in the Narragansett Interscholastic League debates and the John Fitz- gerald Kennedy Memorial Debate Tournament. This season marked the return of a novice league program. Junior Varsity members had the opportunity to debate formally in regionally spon- sored tournaments, two of which were held at Durfee. Tn addition to their scholastic activities, the members held a successful Christmas party and enjoyed an informative and enjoyable spring trip. Mr. James F. Roche is advisor to the organization. 102 Thespian Laurie Lash, Thespian Elaine Rabinovitz, President and Thespian fane Tall man, Vice-President mid Thespiam Robert Fradkin, Secretary Rosemary Alfonso and Thespian Barbara Ekrenhaus. DRAMATICS CLUB Snoopy loved us. We loved him too, when the Dramatics Club took a trip to sec the Boston production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, land met the show's cast in the fall of 1968. It was one of the many activities we enjoyed as the club reorganized. The budding Barrymores of Durfee also had the chance to attend the productions of Cactus flower, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Nutcracker Ballet. Our Christmas party, held along with the World History Club, didn’t offer us much chance for drama, but we all had a good time listening to Kris Mooney’s and Cathy Lash’s great singing and the famous guitar of Bob Fradkin. Our most important activity, however, was our spring production of the comedy My Sister Eileen, which included working with set design, props, costumes and. of course, dramatics. Under the very patient direction of our new advisor, Miss Constance O’Brien, we had all learned, or had tried to learn, quite a bit by the end of June, 1969. 103 Feature Editor Patricia Joseph, Business Manager Susan Moe, News Editor Joan Camara, Editor Kenneth Champlin, Assistant Sports Editor John Duffy and Sports Editor Thomas Pontes. DURFEE HILLTOP We did it! We were the first Dtirfee Hilltop staff to break with tradition: exchanging the Old English Durfee Hilltop nameplate for a new, stylized Gothic one. We also raised the subscription rate from SI.00, to $2.00 per school year. We were asked, “Why?” After the 1967 1908 Journalism II class' long and tedious search, the Durfee Hilltop staff of 1968-1969 found itself with a new format as well as a new printer: new paper, headline and type sizes, and finally, a new nameplate. The new” Durfee Hilltop had a hopeful future, for 30 enthu- siastic juniors had elected Journalism I in 1967-1968, and comprised the Durfee Hilltop staff of the class of 1969. In order to keep up with the work of putting out a school newspaper, the offices of news and feature editors were created. The editorial staff of the Durfee Hilltop for the year 1968-1969 were: Kenneth Champlin, Editor-in- Chief; Susan Moe, Business Manager; Joan Camara, News Editor; Patricia Joseph, Feature Editor; Thomas Pontes, Sports Editor; and John Duffy, Assistant Sports Editor. Other members of the Durfee Hilltop staff included: Stephen Bolyai, Rachel Boutin, Susan Burns, Patricia Eagan, Joan Gancarski, Susan Gaw, Debra Glauser, Ann Harkin, Robin Kaplan, Deolinda Lcite, Wallis Lowcnthal, Elaine Rabinovitz, Paulette Robichaud and Garin Strauzer. Susan Moe was appointed Acting Editor from March to June. Since the Durfee Hilltop doubled its rate of subscription to meet the rising cost of printing, the staff knew they had to give each reader his money's worth. This diligent work paid off — for the Durfee Hilltop j)laced first in scholastic editing and publishing in the New England Scholastic Press Association Competition at Boston University. Miss Barbara J. Leonard is the faculty advisor. 104 President Susan Robinovitz, Vice-President Robert Fradkin and Secretary Margaret Pereira. FRENCH CLUB French isn’t all subjunctives, irregular verbs, and seventeenth-century literature. It's also le Cercle francais, or the French Club, an organization in which students find fun and enjoyment in the language they study. Even though their accents would probably have made a Frenchman shudder, the members of the club at one meeting read French poetry that they had picked out themselves and especially liked. French skits also were a lot of fun for everyone. Guest speakers at the club who talked about their own experiences in France left members dreaming about the trips they might someday take. Guided by advisor Miss Phyllis Pytel, everyone found both laughs and learning in the 1969 Cercle francais. 105 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The child was thrashing her right arm wildly through the air. If the teacher didn’t call on her soon, the petite youngster would go flying around the stuffy first grade room. The teacher called upon the child to recite. She rose majestically from her tiny chair and began to stammer, for she had forgotten the answer. Meanwhile, the sly six year old boy who sat in the back of her decided to have some fun. “Oops,” and the little girl landed on the cold linoleum floor. She looked as if she were going to cry: two humiliating experiences in a row. This scene took place during “Observation Day.” This is the day when the members of the F T.A. spent a day observing teaching in various elementary schools throughout the city. We had many other enjoyable meet- ings. An interesting movie was shown about underprivileged children and the effects of their home life on their school work. A panel discussion on the different levels of teaching — elementary, high school, and college — ■was featured at one meeting. The F.T.A. was formed to enable interested students to gain an insight into the teaching profession. The various club activities that were held helped students acquire knowledge about teaching. Mrs, Aileen Mack, a mathematics teacher, is the club's new advisor. 106 Mathew Shea, Secretary-Treasurer Carole Leigh, President Debra Glauser, Vice-Pres- ident James Hardy and Stanley Sikora. GERMAN CLUB “Guten Tag. “Same to you. Schweigen Sic bitte everyone. “What’d she say? “Shut up. “Oh! Ja wold, mein Kommandant! “Funny, funny. This was the usual conversation at German Club meetings as we awaited our guest speaker or a film on Germany. We tried to bring our- selves closer to German culture by going to dinner at das Schwarz Wald Haus, a German restaurant, and attending the Tivoli given at Boston Uni- versity. Our highlight for this year was the field trip to the mountains. We also got together with a German Club from King Philip Regional High School and compared ideas. The club’s advisor is Mr. John Sullivan who once lived in Germany and was able to share with us many of the things he learned there. 107 President Gerald Dore and Secretary- T reasurer Barbara Bishop. HOME ROOM DIRECTORS Home Room Directors, the largest active group in the school, arc elected early in the year, with a boy and girl chosen to represent each room. The group elects a president from the senior class and a vice-president-secretary from the junior class The directors assume the duties of reading the morning notices, en- couraging participation in school activities, taking the attendance. They sup- port the Students' Activities Association and are very helpful to the home- room teachers. The faculty advisor is Mr. James S. Panos. 108 Vice-President Isabel M. Raposo, Secretary Jules S. Jacob and President Patricia L. Deane, LIBRARY AIDES If you were a sophomore, junior, or senior on the principal’s or A1I-A list in I960, you just might have been a member of Mrs. M. Rita Nagle’s little band, the Library Aides. It takes a lot to be a Library Aide: character, cooperation, and, most of all, a good supply of elbow grease. This year the aides worked every day during their study to keep the Ambrose Kecley Library ready for everyone. Both hysterical pupils with term papers due and casual readers who stopped in to pick up a novel appreciated all the material the aides made available. Those people you saw stamping books, filing cards, and issuing passes were all members of the organization, which also was in charge of many of the dazzling library corridor displays, including those put up for Christmas and Book Week. At the meetings, held the last Monday of every month, the aides often welcomed speakers who addressed them on various topics. With all that, it's easy to see that the Library Aides was one of the busiest groups in the school in 1969. And they even managed to smile when your book was thirty-seven weeks overdue! 109 President Barbara Ehrenhaus, Vice-President Judy Conrad and Secretary Aimee Schwartz. MATHEMATICS CLUB Hotline from room 23 to room 4 ... to be established in the future, perhaps? From club advisor to club president? Morning notes of club news can get quite tedious . If you've completed {successfully, of course) Plane Geometry and Algebra I, you're eligible for membership The members of the club eventu- ally realized that math was not only a“x T b2x -h c = 0, but was a lot of fun. Knowledge that went even further than classroom instruction was given! Speakers from neighboring colleges, manufacturing concerns, and the faculty lectured to the club. During February vacation the club held a party and in the spring went on a field trip sponsored by the advisors Mr. Donald Wood and Mr. Marcel Perry. NO Vice President Sherry Alpert, Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Miller and President Sheila Zangwill. MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB People making music by interrupting photo-electric beams — Robert Fradkin playing his own combination of the Indian raga and the Amer- ican folk song — Carmen luring Don Jose — a variety of musical experiences — The Music Appreciation Club tries to blend the interests of its mem- bers and the wide range of musical programs available from Providence to Boston. Calling on musicians such as Ushc Rona, a talented Indian Woman, and attending Fiddler on the Roof were two of this year’s highlights. Sometimes we are caught up in a new experience, a moving perform- ance, a segment of the music world previously undiscovered. At other times we provide the music, stretching our own capacities as creators as well as audiences. Say, do you remember Sheila Zangwill's gentle leading of the club? Sherry Alpert’s enthusiasm? iVfr. Dimock’s explanation of electrifying music '? The trip to the Boston Pops? The . . . ill Front Row; Orchestra Manager Thomas Hathaway, Band Librarian Patricia Cion- salves and Assistant Band Manager Kenneth Hague. Back Row: Orchestra Librarian Alyn Plan, Band Manager Mark Fachada and Assistant Orchestra Manager Brute 'I miholmc. President Steven Massmid, Co-Librarians Sandra Santos and William Connelly. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS The orchestra, choruses and band are regularly scheduled classes at B.M.C� Durfee High School. The music studied in these classes ranges from the early classics to contemporary music. The groups prepare for a number of public performances which include the annual Christmas concert, the Opera Sing, and the Spring concert. These groups also perforin at community sponsored functions. In addition, the band appears at the athletic events, and in many parades. 112 From Row: Cecilia Ruest, Isabel Raposo. Diane Martin, Janice Bronhard, Myra Medeiros, Pauline Labrecque and Kristine Turenski. Second Row: Linda Cover, Sandra Yamin, Karen Cabcceiras, Maria Gomes, Cathy Sowersby, Michelle Marois, Sandra Santos, Lois Dunn and Michele Isadore. Joan Reid, Patricia Rapoza, Emily Sullivan and Sharon Dahlstrom are also Vocalatres Front Row: Richard Madore, Peter McNaughton, Andrew Gomes and Geoffrey Lawton. Second Row: Ronald Sellenek, Gerald Napert, William Connelly, Steven Ferreira, Robely Adam and Richard De Gagne. Third Row: William Sowersby, Gregory Medeiros, Michael Ellen, Clifford Bell, David Deston, Dennis Pimental, Steven Massoud, Stephen Cordeiro, Barry Morton, Wayne Oliveira, Robert Souza and Alan Desrosiers, Arthur Cruz, Norman Ruest and John Chown are also Serenadcrs, VOCALAIRES AND SERENADERS These special vocal ensembles draw their membership from the large groups. They prepare programs to present to many civic organizations such as P.T.A s, church affiliated clubs, veterans' hospitals, and senior citizens' organizations. Each group meets once a week during school time. All other preparation is outside of school hours. 113 Vice-President Ann Harkin, President Stephen Yoken and Secretary Elaine Rabinovitz. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The purpose of the National Honor Society, according 10 the national Constitution, is “to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of American secondary schools.“ These are difficult tasks to accom- plish, but they are the goals that the National Honor Society try to reach. This year we have attempted to revitalize the Durfee High School chapter of the Honor Society after many years of stagnation. We have raised our stand- ards and are writing a newr constitution as well as increasing the range of our activities. We held our annual tea in October and our induction ceremony in May. We used our regular monthly meetings to plan for a book fair in the spring and to arrange for a trip to a place of cultural value and of interest to our members. Wc sponsored the publication of Coire, Durfee's annual literary magazine, under the direction of a semi-independent staff. We conducted a highly successful tutoring program which ultimately involved almost half of our members in tutoring less able students. All in all, the National Honor Society has had a productive year. The faculty advisor of the Honor Society is Miss M. Dolores Burns. 114 Vice-President Richard Paula, President Mary Medeiros, Secretary Gerry Cabral and 'Treasurer Li adora Con to. PORTUGUESE CLUB The full appreciation of a language is acquired not merely by the study of its grammar, but by the combined realization of the language as a means of communication and as a cultural heritage. With this in mind the Portuguese Club attempts to foster in its members an awareness of the im- portance of Portuguese customs, traditions, and the Portuguese way of life. Active participation of members also promotes their civic, educational, and recreational developments. Included in the monthly meetings of the Club are programs con- cerned with Portuguese art, literature and the economic and political influence of Portugal. Members are also informed of opportunities for the advanced study of the Portuguese language leading to important positions in government and industry. Various activities highlighted the program of this year's Portuguese Club, In a special exhibit in the library corridor Portuguese cultural items and arti- facts, in addition to literature on Portuguese art treasures and history, were displayed. Also conducted was an outing to the convention of area high school Portuguese clubs at Bristol, R. I., and the annual Christmas party, this year featuring Portuguese pastries and music. Brazil and Africa, where Por- tuguese influence is intensive, were also discussed. The faculty advisor to the Portuguese Club is Miss Mary T. Carvalho. 115 President Robert Green, Secretary Suzan Gaw and Vice-President Richard Boucher ASTRONOMY SOCIETY The B.M.C. Durfee High School Astronomy Society operates the school's observatory and planetarium which is located in the observatory tower. The observatory houses an eight-inch refracting type telescope. The lens of which were made by Alvan Clark and Sons are valued at more than $15,000. The purpose ol the Astronomy Society is to acquaint its members with the principles of astronomy by use of films, lectures, and by experiments in the observatory. One project the society worked on was the Grazing Occulta- tion Project in which ihe society worked in conjunction with the United States Naval Observatory. The members braved the cold in the winter and enjoyed the cool nights in the spring to make observations for this as well as just to star gaze in the observatory. Mr. Armand Dallaire, the society's faculty advisor and chairman of the science department, gave valuable aid to the members of the society. 116 Vice-President Christian Semine, Recording Secretary Ann Hark in. President Jeffrey Korber and Corresponding; Secretary Gregory Curt. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club bad a wide spectrum of activities this year In an effort to bring together students in an informed scientific atmosphere, Lhe club has integrated its activities in accordance with student interest. Foremost among these activities were the guest speakers Mr. Daniel Clairie of Honeywell Industries sj oke to the club about the use of micro- electronics in industry. Mr. John Straiten and his staff presented a program to the student body entitled “The Computer Revolution”, which consisted of a lecture and demonstration periods. Other activities enjoyed by the members included the watching of new movies of student interest, attending social functions; such as the coffee hour and the club parties, and of course, the club trip to New York. For the first time in the history of the club a new type of program was introduced. The Seminar Lecture-Demonstration Series included a program entitled “The Computer Revolution: Today and Tomorrow and The Student and His Future: Where should wc go?” The Science Club owes much of its success to its dynamic faculty advisor, Mr. Roger A. Dubois who untiringly helped to make our year a great success. Thanks are also in order for the chairlady of the coffee hour committee, Suzati Gaw; to the chairman of the activities committee, Henry Rosenfield; and to the chairman of the publications committee, Christian Scmine. It was the chairman and members of the committee who devoted their emergencies into directing most of the club functions. 117 Treasurer Joan Camara, Secretary Susan Schwartz, President James A, Miller, Vice- President Margaret Pereira and Activities Chairman Susan Burns, THE SPANISH CLUB OLE! This year we of the Spanish Club enjoyed our most popular and most active season. The total membership was comprised of 100 active participants of whom 40 were seniors. Along with the French Club, we enjoyed a Christmas party which featured entertainment provided by members of both of the clubs. Another great fiesta was our trip to Boston to see The Man of LaMancha. To stimulate the regularly scheduled meetings of the Spanish Club, we invited guest speakers who gave vivid and picturesque descriptions of their trips to the various Spanish-speaking countries. Our faculty advisor, Mr. John Pontes, who returned to Durfee, was an invaluable aid in all of the activities of the club. 118 Secretary Carla VVhipp, President Dena Babin and Vice-President Sherry Alpert. WORLD HISTORY CLUB Did you know that Durfee High School is very well-known at the United Nations? Every year some delegates from the World History Club present the money collected in their annual UNICEF drive to the headquarters at the U. N. This year the drive was the most successful it has ever been. Our Christmas party was really fun; everyone enjoyed Bob Fradkin’s guitar playing, and they especially liked the refreshments. In attempting to have more interesting meetings, we had many different well-known speakers who discussed the subjects that most concern the youth of today. Under the guidance of our advisor, Mr. George Kelly, we feel that this was the best season the World History Club has ever had. 119 First Row: Dale Asthc, Nancy Sullivan, Elizabeth DeGaetano, Pat Cabral, Lee Correiro (head) , Virginia Luz. Pauline Luz, Donna Hodgson, Jayne Shaker. Second Row: Sharon Baissonault. Fran Krasnati, Barbara Gaw, Chris Anger, Beth Ann Gregory. Jayne Wojtawicz, Pat Plunkett. Frances Dispirito and Sue Farrell. PEP SQUAD Durfee out-spirited all its opponents this year. The Pep Squad was a great factor in boosting the Durfee loyalty. Early this year, try-outs were held for the Pep Squad; any sophomore, junior or senior girl was eligible. Our job was to supplement the rahs” bf the cheerleaders. We stimulated school spirit among the spectators at the football and basketball games. This year we sported new uniforms which consisted of black bermudas and red sweaters. Miss Beverly Cambra is the faculty advisor of the Pep Squad which helped to shout our team to victory. FOOTBALL Front Row: Loti Chadwick, Andy Johnson, Dave Guimond, Gary Rosa, Co-Captain Gerry Dore, Co-Captain Tom Pontes. Jim Silva, Jeff Chacc, Back Row: Ray Charette, Roddy Sullivan, Bob Salois, Tom Strojny, Ernie Dube, Brad Bouchard,. Charlie Duemmci, Mike Travis, Jack Daraiody, Dennis. Hennessv. MT. PLEASANT 18- 6 DARTMOUTH 26- 0 TAUNTON 24- 0 COYLE 6 - 28 ATTLEBORO 2- 0 YOKE 32- 0 FEEHAN 25- 22 NEW BEDFORD 6-13 STANG 26 - 0 YEAR'S RECORD 7-2-0 125 The first BCL opponent to face Durfee was Taunton. Fierce de- fensive coverage by Gerry Dore (30), All-BCL Tom Pontes (62), Dave Silvia (75) and Dave Gui- mond (60) held the Tigers score- less while . . . . . . daring pitchouts by All-BCL quarterback Gary Rosa helped to put 24 points on the Hilltopper scoreboard. The key to the Durfee victory can best be explained by the savage determination of players like Lou Chadwick when doing the less praised work of recovering loose balls or making crushing blocks. The most exciting game of the 1968 season was Durfee’s meeting with Feehan. The Shamrocks de- monstrated their devastating run- ning game as they compiled a 22-6 lead at the half. Here Jeff Chare tries to stop a Feehan rusher. In the third quarter Durfee’s de- fense adjusted and stopped Fee- han's stubborn ground game cold. Gerry Dorc clamps onto this Sham- rock’s leg as Mark Bomback (14), Herman Bomback (23), John Dar- mody (32) and A1I-BCL end Jim Silva converge to bring him down. Suddenly Durfee’s offense came to life. Quarterback Gary Rosa went to the air as he threw to his two fine receivers Lou Chadwick and Jim Silva. Gary repeatedly hit Chadwick to set up two ID’S and then Lou took one over by him- self. The result was a stunning 25 - 22 comeback victory by the Hilltoppers. Jim Silva looks for daylight after this reception. Durfee s championship talent was completed by its excellent coach- ing staff seen here with Co-Cap- tains Gerry Dore (50) and All-BCL Tom Pontes (62). Coach-of-the- year Don Mon tie was assisted by Joe Lewis and Stan Kupiec. One Hilltopper who deserves ac- claim is kicking specialist Charlie Duemmel. One of the finest punt- ers in the league, he set a league record by kicking the ball 80 yards from scrimmage. A TRIBUTE Each season several Hi 11 toppers sacrifice their own glory to block for their teammates. Such players are Guards A1I-BGL Tom Pontes and All-State Dennis Hennessy, Tackles Dave Silvia, Brad Bouchard and Andy Johnson and center Dave Guimond. Along with these little-praised players, the reserves are also often overlooked. Throughout the 1968 season Bob Salois, Ray Gharette, Roddy Sullivan, Tom Strojny, Ernie Dube and Mike Travis performed writh ex- cellence. m BASKETBALL B.C.L. CHAMPIONS Front Row: Al Herren, Frank Bigos, Dave Morley, Bill Edward and John Crow. Back Row: Jim Booth, Boh Oliver, Jim Silva. Steve Fernandes, Bill Perry, Tom Viana, Mike Fleming and Jim Lewis, WARWICK ......... 64-44 ROGERS .......... 73-50 BROCKTON ........ 54-53 STANG ........... 67-51 ROGERS........... 38-43 PILGRIM ......... 69-54 ATTLEBORO ....... 51-36 NEW BEDFORD ..... 52-41 COYLE ........... 62-40 VOKE ............ 54-35 FEEHAN .......... 69-35 TAUNTON ........ 71-50 STANG .......... 77-54 ATTLEBORO ...... 60-50 NEW BEDFORD .... 43-30 COYLE .......... 86-59 VOKE ........... 55-37 FEEHAN ......... 74-52 TAUNTON ........ 68-46 STANG .......... 48-39 MEDFORD......... 54-57 13! The success of this year's basketball team was brought about by the hussle and desire of each individual player. No Hill topper had more spirit while rebounding or diving on loose balls than All-BCL forward A1 Herren (24) seen here with Dave Morley (33) and John Crow (42). For a basketball team to be a consistent winner it needs a strong, skillful center to rebound and score against opposing giants. Dnrfcc had such a center in All- RCL Dave Morley (23) scoring a daring hook shot over a de- fensive player. Looking on are Captain Bill Edward (12) and John Crow (30). 132 D nr fee’s front-court was rounded out by second team All- BCL forward John Crow, re- bounding here with center Morlcy. Other players in action are Cap- tain Bill Edward (21). Herren and one of the Topper's finest re- serves Jim Lewis. A championship basketball team must have more than big men. It must also have swift, good shooting guards to advance the bail and set up plays. Second team All-BCL Frank Bigos was such a guard. Here Frank is shown at his specialty — a driving lay-up. 133 For a group of players to be a team instead of an unco- ordinated collection of talent, a leader is needed. AII-BCL Captain Bill Edward was Durfee's leader this year. He led the team to an undefeated BCL campaign Edward was the premiere offensive player in the BCL. No other player in the league could shoot as well as Bill. This unselfish star sacrificed many nights of individual glory by passing off to team mates rather than shooting himself. Looking at this Edward shot is his back-court team mate Frank Bigos. One player who should not be overlooked is Durfee’s Mike Fleming who contributed greatly to this year's championship and undefeated BCL season while he was only a sophomore. 134 The success of this year's team was the result of one man’s coaching. Coach-of-th e-year Tom Karam, seen here with Captain Bill Edward, instilled in his players the fierce pride and competitive spirit that he himself has. Mr, Karam’s record over the years has proven that he is one of the finest coaches in high school basketball. Many little-heard-of players also contributed to the BCL championship. Players like Steve Fernandes, John Hearn, Jim Silva, Jim Lewis, Bill Perry, Jim Booth, Bob Oliver and Tom Viana provided Durfee with the deepest reserves in the league. 155 CROSS COUNTRY This year’s team finished with a 2-7 record and placed third in the Bristol County Meet at the end of the season. The Cross Country team, coached by Clint Borden, was lead by Captain Mike Brogan. Members included Mike Koblccki, Jeff Sbardella, Ken Littman, Fred Weglowski, Steve Howance, Steve St. Pierre and Pete Santiago. SOCCER The soccer team finished with a 5-5-5 record. Coached by Tom Karam, this year’s team included Charles Pacheco, Jeff Santos, Alan Oliveira, James Aguiar, William Walmsley, Tom Viana, John Hughes, Dave Curry, Pat Maurettc, Mike Saulino, Joe Kona, Mike Kona, Tom Costa, Mike Almeida, Lucio Serpa, Manuel Mello, John Oliveira, John Materio, Fernando Loulait, Bob Pacheco, Paul Peloquin, Luis Aguiar, Andy Szargawicz and Bruce Norman. 137 Front Row: Head Cheerleader Pat Eagan, Second Row: Peggy Pereira, Judy Varancse, Barbara Bernstein, Kathie Ksen. Back Row: Barbara Bishop, Linda Hennessey, Cyndy Carey, Joyce Arruda. CHEERLEADERS “We are from Durfee High And no one could he prouder . , . ” Pride in B.M.C. Durfee High School and in the red and black uniform that they wear is the hallmark of a Durfee cheerleader. The cheerleaders can be found at every Durfee football and basketball game, adding the color and the spirit that is uniquely Durfee's. Of the eight regular cheerleaders, four are chosen each spring from the sophomore candidates. Every second year a fifth cheerleader is chosen to act as an alternate for two years. The Head Cheerleader is selected by the seniors and the Faculty Advisor from among the juniors. 7’he cheerleaders are Durfee's most loyal fans, and game after game, they feel the emotions of winning or losing almost as much as the players them- selves. When the going is rough, the cheerleaders can always be counted upon to keep the hopes of the crowd from dimming and to keep the team aiming for the top. And the chant of “We’re Number One is usually no idle boast. Whatever the game, the cheerleaders make their presence known, but from December until March it’s “Baskets, baskets, baskets, boys — You make the baskets, We’ll make the noise!” Faculty Advisor is Mrs. Elizabeth T. Sullivan, 138 Front Row; Barbara Costa, Susan Keeley, Louise Linden. Back Row: Kathy Carey, Denise Dube, Head Majorette Nancy Fraze, Debbie Morris and Sheila Kelly. MAJORETTES Whenever the Durfec band performs, people will see it led by eight spirited majorettes in uniforms of traditional red and black. The group works throughout the summer and school year to prepare for football and basketball games, parades, pep rallies, and twirling competitions. They not only display talent, but also help to promote school spirit and interest in athletics. The group is comprised of four seniors and four juniors, each chosen in I he spring of her sophomore year. Eligibility is determined by twirling and marching ability, academic achievement, and cooperation. Judges who choose the girls are Mr. Faust Fiore, band director; advisors Miss Alice Harrington, Vice-Principal and Miss Margot Lavoie, physical education instructor; and the senior majorettes. The head majorette is chosen in the winter of her junior year on the basis of her leadership qualities as well as twirling ability, sense of rhythm, and personality. She is picked by Mr. Fiore, Miss Harrington, and Miss Lavoie, and is presented at the last home basketball game. It is she who supervises the training of the newly elected majorettes and plans future activities. The majorettes are awarded a letter D” with a baton insignia at the All Sports banquet for their continuous effort to encourage participation in school activities as well as to add color to events in which they take part. 139 Front Row: Kaihy C.arcy, Co-Captain Sue Cordeiro, Co-Captain Barbara Horowiec and Cyndy Carey. Back Row: Debbie Silvia. Maureen Andrade, Crare Pereira. Terry Amaral, Nancy Rapoza, Debbie Morris, GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL With all returning starters from last year’s squad the Durfee girls have set out to prove that they too can be Number 1. This year’s team was well balanced both offensively and defensively and the second string was as strong as the first. The team is coached by Miss Margot A. Lavoie and is considered by other schools as “the team to beat.” Sportsmanship plus teamwork are the major factors of a winning team. Durfee girls possess these qualities and many more. As active members of the Bristol County Girls’ League, Durfee played a 12 game schedule with area schools. Players on the Girls' Varsity Basketball team, who meet school require- ments, receive an old English “D” at the Sports Award Assembly and also attend a banquet for all girls who participated in Bristol County League Sports. HO ACKNOWLEDGMENT We, of the 1969 Record Book Staff, wish to extend our gra- titude to the following people who have helped us make this year's book a success. First, we wish to thank our advisors, Miss Katherine L. Hogan and Miss Barbara J. Leonard for their unfailing assistance in the preparation of the Record Book. We express our appreciation also to Mr. William Bradbury who assisted Miss Hogan. 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