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

Text from Pages 1 - 234 of the 1985 volume:

Our junior year was one of excitement. Durfee High School put Fall River in the spot light as the Toppers and Topperettes won big on the field of athletics. During the fall the football team gave New Bedford its Waterloo on the grid iron. The cold weather did not slow the Toppers down as the basketball team won the state championship. Durfee’s winning streak continued into the spring as the girls softball team hit its way into the State Finals. We were proud of Durfee and its athletes. OUR JUNIOR YEAR ______IN REVIEW ii-Prologui OUR STATE OUR CITY OUR SCHOOL MASSACHUSETTS HOME OF DURFEE Prologue-iii 1982-1983 A YEAR OF AWARENESS The world in which we existed had become a boiling pot of violence. We became aware of the ever present threat of hostilities that could easily erupt into a full scale war. Not only had we become more involved in our academics, we became more informed and concerned about the world around us. The cold war went in to a deep freeze as relations between America and Russia worsened. Fight- ing was still going on in the Middle East, South America and Asia. From the shooting down of a Korean jet liner to the downing of our jets over Lebanon, the killing and the destruc- tion became a common theme for newsmen. Television added a touch of reality to a nuclear war with The Day After, As our junior year came to a close we knew that to be aware of and concerned about the events around us was good. But, we also knew that such events could not alter our personal goals. We wanted to make the most of our high school years and to become peaceful, yet productive members of society. A YEAR OF TENSION Durfee spirit engulfed the Venus on May 17,1984, as the junior class held its junior prom. All who attended contributed joy and laughter to the festivities. It was Durfee’s juniors do- ing their thing in Durfee style. JUNIOR PROM vi-Prologue Prologue-vii The senior portraits that appear on the pages of this book are those of our friends and classmates. Some will quickly be forgot- ten while others will not. Each portrait is a separate entity, each face having its own unique smile, dimple, lines and or sparkle. It will be these faces that when looked at tomorrow will enable us to link the past with the future. We will remember tomor- row how we looked today. Angela Helen M. ABARCA AQUIAR SENIOR MEMORIES Joao M. ALBERGARIA Gayle ALLARD Eddie AFFONSO Lisa M. AGUIAR Ana M. ALMEIDA Andrew Paul ALMEIDA Kim AMARO (Rimmer) Christine ANDRADE Eveie ALVERNAZ Michael Paul ALVES 2 Melissa ALVES Melanie AMARAL James Christopher ANDRADE Christopher M. ANDRADE Joyce A. ARAUJO Angela ARRUDA Mark F. ANDRADE Judith A. ARAUJO Debra ARRUDA Davis ARAUJO Ana M. ARRUDA Donalda ARRUDA George S. ARRUDA George S. ATAYA Christina AVRAMIDES John ARRUDA Michelle M. AUBIN Debra A. AYRE 4 Joseph M. ARRUDA Marie AUDETTE Joseph T. BAKER Judy BANNISTER Anna BARBOSA Isaura F. BARBOSA Steve BANVILLE Gina BARBOZA Katie BARLOW Kevin Kimberley A. David BARLOW BARRE BEAULIEU 6 Joe BARRE Mike BEAUCHEMIN Michelle Ann BEAULIEU Andrea J. BENEVIDES Kathy T, BELISLE Paul BEAUSOLEIL Cheryl A, BEBEN Antone BENFEITO Marybeth BENEVIDES 7 Kathryn M. BEDNARZ Laura BENFEITO Susan L. BENEVIDES Kimberly A. BERGERON Karen E. BERNARD High school friendship........never ending. Theresa BENEVIDES Wendy A. BENEVIDES Lisa BENOIT Carol T. You can be sure we’ll never cut in on a lunch line again! BONGIOVANNI 9 Christine BORDEN Lisa BOSSE Anthony BOTELHO Jo-Ann BOTELHO 10 David R. BORGES Simone BOSSE Steven A. BOTELHO Donna Marie BOUCHARD Lori-Ann BOWLING Sandra Marie BOUCHARD Steve BREAULT Carlos A. BRANCO 11 Alison BRETT Albert R. BRITTAIN Darlene BRUNEAU Maria C. BRILHANTE Jennifer BROUNS Keith F. CABECEIRAS 12 Cathy Jean BRITLAND Dorene T. BROWN Dennis John CABRAL Francine M. CABRAL Kim Marie CABRAL Marie CABRAL Grace J. CABRAL Michael J. CABRAL Michael Thomas CABRAL John F. M. CABRAL Maria G. CABRAL Rosalina C. CABRAL Kevin J. CADIMA Bob CAMARA Maria G. CAMARA 14 Anne Marie CAMARA Keith CAMARA Kristen D. CANTARA Andrea J. Jay P. Ronald R. CAPETO CAREY CARON 15 Sandy CARDOSO Paul CARON Ronnie A. CARREIRA Tony T. Roy M. Dianne CARREIRO CARRINHO CARVALHO Celeste CARVALHO Julia CARVALHO 16 Roxanne CARVALHO Tracy CHARVES Linda Jean CHOUINARD Robin A. CAVANAUGH Patricia A. CHERVENY Tina M. CINQUINI John CERQUEIRA Nancy L. CHIPPENDALE Betsy Ann CLARKE Ronald J. CLEMENT Michael COOK Dave CONNOR Keith CONFORTI Always be on guard for those sitting behind you. Ted CONSONNI Cheryl A. COONS Colleen COOPER Rhonda M. CORDEIRO 19 Matthew CORREIA Randy CORREIA Debra COSTA Dave COSTA 20 Roseann A. CORREIA Clara COSTA Gil N. COSTA Kimberly COSTA Renae Marie COSTA Jean COTE Michele M. COSTA Diana Jerry M. COTE COTE Lisa M. COTE Richard COUSE Fredrick CRANE Gail F. COUCH Christine COUSINEAU John A. D’AMBROSIO 22 John J. COUGHLIN Maria COUTO Anna P. DACOSTA Regina DACOSTA Natalie DAPONTE f jp Greg F. DARMODY Laurie DASILVA Teresa DASILVA Tina DEALMEIDA Judy DEALMEIDA 23 Richard C. DEALMEIDA Kelly A. DEMARCO David DECOSTE Lisa Ann DEMELLO Carl DEMELO Germaine M. DEMELO 24 M Wendy S. DEFORGE Paul DEMELLO Neil DEMERS Michael Armand DESMARAIS Andrew DESROSIERS Heidi J. DESMARAIS Raymond DESMARAIS Kristine DIAS Patricia DONOVAN Manuela DIAS Carol J. DONNELLY Cheryl M. Paul Audrey A. DION DONNELLY DREWETT 26 Fatima DUARTE Susan M. DUBOVICK Donna M. DUPONT Lisa Loreen DUPRE John F. DUARTE Jodie DUFF 27 Cynthia A DUBE Stacy DUFRESNE Chris DUPUIS Tiberio ESTRELLA Glen FAGAN Right on Toppers!!!!!! Karen ECKERSLEY Karl ELIAS Lisa A. ESTRELLA Lourdes Olga M. FARIAS FARIAS Lawrence M. FARINHA John D. FASTINO 29 Right on Topperettes!!!!!! Cheryl M. FATA Sherri FERNANDES Mark V. FAZZINA Emanuel Viveiros FERNANDES Cynthia M. FERREIRA Joe S. FERNANDES Elizabeth FERREIRA Donna M. FEIJO 30 Louise M. FERREIRA Anthony FERRY Karen FILENA Lisa Ann FIGUEREDO Paula M. FILIPE Maria Leonilde FERREIRA r 31 Christine FIOLA Jeffrey M. FITZGIBBONS Scott D. FITZGIBBONS Susan FLANIGAN Audra FOURNIER 32 1 Ana. Maria FRANCA Linda M. FRANCO Suzana FREITAS Wendy A. FRANCO Scott FRIAS Joanne FRANCES Laura FRANCISCO Anna FREITAS Brian David FURTADO Carl FURTADO Rita GAGLIARDI Paul T. GALVIN 34 Mark GAGLIARDI David J. GAGNON Aurelia GARCIA Linda Regina GAUTHIER Kenneth GASPAR Pauline GATES Judy GAUTHIER Dawn Marie GEHAN Daniel GONCALO Ann Marie GIBBONS Michael GERVASI 36 Teresa GERVASIO Donna M. GIBSON Anna GLUCHACKI ■ Maria F. GONSALVES Christine GRIFFIN Sue GUERETTE Cathy A. GOULET Rosalind GRIFFIN Stacie Ann HALLAL Karen A. GREENE Roy GROTHE Kenneth L. HARADON Leah HARDY Michelle HAULEY Shannon Beth HATHAWAY Kara HARRINGTON 38 Twanda HARRIS I uncover no face before its time. Timothy W. HAWKINS Mary Kate HAYDEN Cindi HENDERSON Who is next??? Lucy M. HERMENEGILDO Valerie HENDERSON Christopher HIGSON MichaeJ J. HORAN JR. Maria C. IGREJAS 40 Timothy M. HILL Elizabeth A HORNSBY Linda IRIZARRY Stephen B. KERN Dawn A, KENYON Wendy KALIF Ari B, KAUFMAN ■ Deborah KARDOSZ Loree KEATING 41 Elizabeth A. KILEY Nancy M. KOZAK Donna LAFLEUR Dawn M. KIRK Mark LACOMBE Judi LAFLEUR Robert J. David KITCHEN LAFLEUR Laura LAFLEUR 42 Louise LAFLEUR Deborah LANGLAIS Lorraine LAPOINTE Dawn LAKE Roy LANGTON Debbie LAPRISE Lorie LAPOINTE Judy LAROCHE Billy LANDRY 43 Denise L. LATINVILLE David LAVOIE Susan LEBLANC Rick LAUTERBACH Jeffrey W. LAVOIE 44 Scott LAUZON Johnna J. LAVOIE Hind LEILO Stephanie LEITE Judy M. LESCAULT Michelle LEVESQUE Christine A. LEMMONS Bob LEVESQUE Peter R. LEVESQUE Theresa C. Danny Evelyn LEVESQUE LINHARES LOMASTRO Wendy E. LIMA Kelly Ann LIVERSEDGE Olivia F. LOMBA 46 Kira A. LOPES Dawn M. LUCIANO Laura A. LUZ 47 Eddie Paul LOUCKS Dawn M. LUSSIER Maria M. MACHADO Paula M. MACHADO Scott MAITOZA Lillian M. MANCHESTER Peter J. MACHADO Marie MAHONEY Me fall? Never! 48 Richard MANCHESTER Christopher R. MANCINI Now what can we do for you??? Richard E. MARTEL Susan MARCELINO Linda MARQUES Lee Ann MARTINS Nicole MARTIN Mary-Jo MARTINS Stephanie MATANO Joanne MARTINS Gaulter MASSA Darlene M. MARTIN 50 Denise MATTEAU Scott MCCOY Lisa A. MCGINN Linda MAURICIO Rachel MCDONALD Lori MCKENNA 51 PWI Karen MCDONALD WE POSED WITH OUR BEST FACES. WE KNEW THAT TIME WOULD ALTER OUR FEATURES BUT OUR PORTRAITS WOULD NEVER CHANGE. Edward S. MEDEIROS Deborah MEDEIROS Fatima MEDEIROS 52 Laurie E. MCNULTY Debra Ann MEDEIROS Gabriela MEDEIROS Grace MEDEIROS Larry MEDEIROS Maria M. MEDEIROS Joyce Lynn MEDEIROS Maria D. MEDEIROS Michael David MEDEIROS Kevin MEDEIROS Maria E. MEDEIROS Natalia M. MEDEIROS 53 Renee MEDEIROS Barry MELLO Wayne MEDEIROS Christine MELLO Donna M. MELLO Steven R. MELLO 54 Mike W. MEGNA Chris M. MELLO Cindy MELLOR 55 Maria E. MELO Luis A. MENDONCA Lila A. MICHAEL Ann M. Carlos MICHNO MIRANDA Regina MINIACCI Dawn MICHAUD Mark MIDURA Lori Ann MIOZZA Theresa MONAST Joseph MONTE Ken P. MORRISSETTE Linda M, MOTA Wayne MONIZ Nancy MORIN Donna F. MONTLE Colleen MORRIS Susan MOTA Diane MLYNEK Karen R. Karen L. NATALE NICOLETTI Timothy MULCAHY 58 Richard NADEAU We smile for no one! Lisa M NEVES Margaret M. NOVO Michael P. NOGUEIRA Jennifer A. O'CONNELL 09 Being happy just being me. Kathy O'CONNOR ■■ Laura OLIVEIRA Ann Marie OLIVEIRA Antone J. OLIVEIRA 60 Cherie A OLIVEIRA Gregg David OLIVEIRA Maria OLIVEIRA Lucy OLIVEIRA Maria F. OLIVEIRA Maria Philomena OLIVEIRA Erin O’REAGAN Melissa Lynn OWSNEY Jeff OUELLETTE Edward 0. PACHECO 61 Norbert PACHECO Alexander PANOS Marlene PACHECO Keith N. PALMER Lisa PARKER 62 Natalie PACHECO J. Bryan PALUMBO Mary E. PARTINGTON Madeline PEREIRA Sean C. PETIT Carl PASTERNAK Allen A. PERREAULT Brock P. PETROSSO Antonio PAVAO Christine A. PHENIX Kimberly PETTEY Lynn M. PEREIRA 63 Lien Thuy PHUONG Melissa Ann PLATT Marina L. PIMENTAL Carrie A, PLOURDE Melisa Anne POULOS Melanie L QUENTAL Maryann PIMENTEL Michael Peter Damian PONTES QUINTAL 64 Carlos A. RAPOSO Victor RAPOSO Kathleen F. QUINN Rochelle RAPOSO Ivone RAPOSO William READY Joel Joseph REGO Kathy Cheryl REED REGO 66 Kelly L. REED Francelina REGO Wendy Ann REGO Joseph J. REIS IV Nelia M. RESENDES Tracy Ann ROCHA Kristine Ellen REMY Brenda L. REZENDES Carminda RODRIGUES Eileen REPOSA Alan RILEY Dave RODRIGUES 67 Frank RODRIGUES Elena Rosemary REBELO RODRIGUES I Gary RODRIGUES 68 Debra REBELLO I hope no one sees me looking at the keys. Alicia A. Elizabeth A. ROSA ROSE Liz ROSTOCKA David RUSSELL 69 Who said going to school was light work??? Michele Renee ROY Debra RUSIN Lori SADLER Ana Paula SANTOS David SANTARPIA 70 Theresa RUTKOWSKI Kerry L. SAHADY Dennis SANTOS Brenda M SEARS Maria Theresa SENRA Madeline A. SARAIVA Lorynn SHELTON Wendy SENECHAL Lisa SAUCIER 71 Christina SILVA Donald SILVA Lasalette M. SILVA Lucy SILVA Paula E. SILVA Rosalie SILVA Gina M. SILVA Sandy SILVEIRA Maria SILVA 72 Gregory S. SILVIA Colleen Anne SMITH Helia SOARES Karen M. SILVIA Lorrie SMITH Irene SOARES Maria G. SOARES David J. SOARES John SIMONS 73 Rich SOARES Susan M, SOUTHWORTH Elsa M. SOUSA Craig SOUZA Kevin M. SOUZA Dave SOUZA 74 Olga M. SOUSA Jeff SOUZA Lucy SOUZA Mary Catherine SOUZA Ray ST. OURS Steven STEEN Paula SOUZA Donna ST. LOUIS Elizabeth STONE 7$ Charles S. Amy C. Lori STRAUZER SUNESON TAFE 76 Margaret Mary SULLIVAN Deborah Ann SVENDSEN James TARO JR. Barbara Anne TAYLOR Carmen C. TELES i Deborah TAVARES Helena S. TAVARES John TAYLOR Sheila TE1XEIRA Rosemary TAVARES Lisa Ann TAYLOR Jeffrey TESSIER 77 Susan M. TETUAN Lynn THIBAULT Lucy F. TEVES 78 Natercia C. TEVES I can’t bear to see what I created. Now what did he say to do with this??? Chris THOMAS Albert J. TORRES Manny TRAVASSOS Susan Ann TIMBERLAKE Tony TORRES Paul E. VALERO 80 Crystal L. TRINDADE Sheryl A. UNDERWOOD Colleen VAILLANCOURT Donna Marie VENANCIO Tammy Ann VIVEIROS Brett VIVEIROS Catherine ’Katie’ WALLACE 81 Barbara A. WATKINSON Rachel WONG Samya YAMIN Laurie WEISSMAN Karen WOOD Janet YOUNG PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY Gina BARBOZA Melissa ALVES Rachel WONG SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Rosemary RODRIGUES Left - Right: Cheryl FATA Jennifer O’CONNELL and Karen SILVIA CONSTANTLY IN MOTION We discovered, learned and socialized in a fast mov- ing environment known as B.M.C. Durfee High School of Fall River. From the sound of the home- room tone at 8:00 A.M. to the dismissal tone at 2:03 P.M., we kept on the move. The days went by so fast we naci trouoie keeping up with them, it was as if each week consisted of only a Monday and a Friday. Now for many of us the school week has been re- placed by the work week. SENIORS 84 SENIORS THE MEMORIES ARE LEFT There are no more Durfee High school days to rush through, to talk about or to complain about. All that is left are the memories. We should be grateful for the memories, for there are some who do not even have them. 85 Our junior prom was more than just another high school dance, it was the class of 1985 jubilantly celebrating the end of three years and the start of our last year as Durfee students. There would be other dances, but the memory of our first big high school social has become one of many fond memo- ries of our high school days that will be cherished. “AGAINST ALL ODDS” Compliments of SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER EDWARD LAMBERT We returned from summer vacation knowing that our final year was upon us... we were seniors. For some the senior year marked the final year of school, while for others it was the Final launching stage prior to college lift off. Autumn found us filling out registration cards and schedules . . . taking SAT’s and sending out college applications. The volleyball team had a winning season while the football team hit the dirt. Christmas came and went with little fanfare. We re- turned to cold classrooms, floods and a new tardiness to class policy. National and world events made big headlines. The presidential campaign saw a new beginning for blacks and women. The Reagan and Bush ticket blew aside the Mondale and Ferraro ticket. Indira Gandhi was assasinated in India while England’s Margaret Thatcher almost met her Waterloo. The ice thawed a little between Russia and the United States. OUR SENIOR YEAR HR Good luck to the class of “85” — LONG PARENT INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. INDIRA GANDHI . . . ASSASINATED Spring brought with it an air of anticipation and excitement as we approached our senior prom and graduation. The big count down had begun. We prepared ourselves for our big exit not only from high school, but from adolescence to adulthood. Some of us complained for the past four years that we could not wait to leave. Now that the time had arrived, some of the noisey ones had become quiet. PRESIDENT REAGAN . . . ANOTHER TERM 89 GOOD LUCK DEBBIE COSTA . . . LOVE MOM DAD SENIOR POWER.....RIGHT ON! Four school years, 720 school days, how they passed so quickly. We realized as we took our final glance at Durfee that the past four years represented an im- portant segment of our adolescent cy- cle. Hopefully our future accomplish- ments will prove that our high school years were spent wisely in preparing ourselves for those future challenges. 90 THE CLASS OF 1985 Angela ABARCA Eddie Raymond AFFONSO Helen Marie AGUIAR Lisa Marie AGUIAR Joao M. ALBERGARIA Gayle M. ALLARD Ana Margarida ALMEIDA Andrew Paul ALMEIDA John M. ALMEIDA Evelyn ALVERNAZ Melissa ALVES Michael ALVES Michael Paul ALVES Craig AMARAL Melanie M. AMARAL Kimberly AMARO Christine Jo ANDRADE Christopher M. ANDRADE James C. ANDRADE Mark F. ANDRADE Davis V. ARAUJO Joyce A. ARAUJO Judith A. ARAUJO Virginia L. ARLINGTON Ana M. ARRUDA Angela ARRUDA Debra M. ARRUDA Donalda ARRUDA George S. ARRUDA Joseph M. ARRUDA George ATAYA Michelle M. AUBIN Marie AUDETTE Christina AVRAMIDES Debra A. AYRE Joseph T. BAKER Judy L. BANNISTER Steven R. BANVILLE Anna P. BARBOSA Isaura F. BARBOSA Gina L. BARBOZA Catherine B. BARLOW Kevin S. BARLOW Joseph M. BARRE Kimberley A. BARRE Edmund M. BEAUCHEMIN Michael J. BEAUCHEMIN Michael D. BEAUDRY David W. BEAULIEU Michelle A. BEAULIEU Paul BEAUSOLEIL Cheryl A. BEBEN Kathryn M. BEDNARZ Ronald BELANGER Kathy T. BELISLE Andrea J. BENEVIDES Marybeth BENEVIDES Susan L. BENEVIDES Theresa BENEVIDES Wendy A. BENEVIDES Antone M. BENFEITO Laura BENFEITO Lisa M. BENOIT Sandra BENOIT Rene BERARD Karen E. BERNARD Lori Ann BERNAT Clyde BERRY John D. BERTONCINI David BETTENCOURT David BIENVENUE Barbara A. BLACKBURN Carol T. BONGIOVANNI Christine BORDEN David R. BORGES Lisa A. BOSSE Simone V. BOSSE Jo-Ann BOTELHO Jose A. BOTELHO Steven A. BOTELHO Donna M. BOUCHARD Sandra Marie BOUCHARD Michelle M. BOUDRIA Lori-Ann BOWLING Carlos A. BRANCO Melissa J. BRANCO Steven BREAULT Alison M. BRETT Maria C. BRILHANTE Cathy J. BRITLAND Albert R. BRITTAIN Jennifer A. BROUNS Dorene T. BROWN Darlene A. BRUNEAU Keith F. CABECEIRAS Danny M. CABRAL Dennis J. CABRAL Francine M. CABRAL Grace J. CABRAL John M. CABRAL Kim M. CABRAL Maria Grace CABRAL Marie Natalia CABRAL Michael Joseph CABRAL Michael Thomas CABRAL Rosalina C. CABRAL Kevin J. CADIMA Lizabeth A. CALLAHAN Anne M. CAMARA Christopher P. CAMARA Dawn M. CAMARA Keith Michael CAMARA Maria G. CAMARA Robert D. CAMARA Stephanie CAMARA Scott CAMBRA Kristen D. CANTARA Andrea J. CAPETO Sandra M. CARDOSO Jay P. CAREY Paul A. CARON Ronald R. CARON Ronnie A. CARREIRA Antonio T. CARREIRO Paula CARREIRO Roy M. CARRINHO Celeste CARVALHO Diane CARVALHO Julia CARVALHO Roxanne CARVALHO Jill Marie CAVALLARO Robin A. CAVANAUGH John D. CERQUEIRA Tracey L. CHARVES Patricia A. CHERVENY Nancy L. CHIPPENDALE Linda J. CHOUINARD Francisco V. CIDADE Jessica A. CILIBERTO Tina M. CINQUINI Betsy A. CLARKE Ronald J. CLEMENT Anne M. COLLINS Keith M. CONFORTI David S. CONNOR Diodoro CONSONNI Michael COOK Cheryl A. COONS Colleen F. COOPER Rhonda M. CORDEIRO Antone J. CORREIA Maria R. CORREIA Matthew 0. CORREIA Randy A. CORREIA Roseann CORREIA Dave A. COSTA Debra Ann COSTA Gil N. COSTA Kimberly A. COSTA Maria Clara COSTA Maria N. COSTA Michele M. COSTA Renae M. COSTA Diane J. COTE Gerald M. COTE Jean COTE Lisa M. COTE Gail F. COUCH John J. COUGHLIN Richard C. COUSE Christine M. COUSINEAU Maria COUTO Scott T. COX Frederick B. CRANE John A. D’AMBROSIO Regina C. DA COSTA Anna Paula DA COSTA David C. DANIEL Natalie B. DAPONTE Greg F. DARMODY Laurie A. DASILVA Teresa J. DASILVA Christine C. DAYLOR Christine M. DEALMEIDA Judith A. DEALMEIDA Paula M. DEMELO Elizabeth V. DESOUSA Richard C. DEALMEIDA Dave DECOSTE Wendy S. DEFORGE Kelly Ann DEMARCO Lisa A. DEMELLO Paul S. DEMELLO Carl A. DEMELO Germaine DEMELO Neil DEMERS Maria DEOLIVEIRA Danielle M. DESMARAIS Heidi J. DESMARAIS Michael A. DESMARAIS Andrew DESROSIERS Christopher DESROSIERS Kristin J. DIAS Manuela DIAS Cheryl M. DION Carol J. DONNELLY Paul J. DONNELLY Audrey A. DREWETT Fatima F. DUARTE John F. DUARTE Cynthia A. DUBE Susan M. DUBOVICK Jodie E. DUFF Stacy A. DUFRESNE Donna M. DUPONT Lisa L. DUPRE Christopher S. DUPUIS Karen ECKERSLEY Karl G. ELIAS Jimmy E. ENGEL Lisa A. ESTRELLA Tiberio ESTRELLA Glen C. FAGAN Cheryl A. FALLOWS Carlos A. FARIAS Maria L. FARIAS Olga M. FARIAS Lawrence M. FARINHA John D. FASTINO Cheryl M. FATA Mark V. FAZZINA Donna M. FEIJO Emanuel V. FERNANDES Joe S. FERNANDES Sherri-An FERNANDES Cynthia M. FERREIRA Elizabeth M. FERREIRA M. Louise FERREIRA Maria Leonilde FERREIRA Sharon A. FERREIRA Anthony FERRY Kevin P. FERRY Lisa FIGUERIDO Karen A. FILENA Paula.M. FILIPE Christine M. FIOLA Jeffrey M. FITZGIBBONS Scott D, FITZGIBBONS Kristine A. FITZLER Michael K. FITZPATRICK Susan FLANAGAN Jody F. FONTAINE Arthur FONTE Deborah A. FORCIER Audra A. FOURNIER Ana Maria FRANCA Joanne FRANCES Laura FRANCISCO Deolinda M. FRANCO Wendy A. FRANCO Ana Maria FREITAS Susan FREITAS Scott E. FRIAS Carl FURTADO Michael R. FURTADO Sheri-Lynn FURTADO Mark GAGLIARDI Rita GAGLIARDI Kimberly A. GAGNE David J. GAGNON Christopher GALLAGHER Paul T. GALVIN Antonio GARCIA Aurelia J. GARCIA Kenneth GASPAR Pauline GATES Judy K. GAUTHIER Linda R. GAUTHIER Dawn M. GEHAN Michael J. GERVASI Teresa R. GERVASIO Ann Marie GIBBONS Donna M. GIBSON Anna GLUCHACKI Daniel F. GONCALO Maria F. GONSALVES Donald P. GONYON Cathy A. GOULET Lauren GRAY Karen A. GREENE Christine J. GRIFFIN Rosalind GRIFFIN Roy GRIFFIN Roy D. GROTHE Susan D. GUERETTE Stacie A. HALLAL Michelle D. HANLEY Kenneth L. HARADON Leah M. HARDY Kara J. HARRINGTON Twanda E. HARRIS Janet L. HASKETT Shannon B. HATHAWAY Timothy HAWKINS Mary-Kate HAYDEN Daniel HAYES Valerie M. HENDERSON Lucy M. HERMENEGILDO Chris HIGSON Timothy M. HILL Bruce M. HOLT Michael J. HORAN Jr. Elizabeth A. HORNSBY Darleen L. HOUDE Maria C. IGREJAS Linda M. IRIZARRY Lawrence G. JOSEPH Wendy KALIF Deborah KARDOSZ Catherine C. KARL Ari B. KAUFMAN Loree L. KEATING Dawn KENYON Stephen B. KERN Elizabeth A. KILEY Dawn KIRK Robert J. KITCHEN Randall C. KOCH Nancy M. KOZAK Mark LACOMBE David V. LAFLEUR Donna LAFLEUR Judith LAFLEUR Laura E. LAFLEUR Louise A. LAFLEUR Dawn M. LAKE William P. LANDRY Deborah J. LANGLAIS Roy LANGTON Lorraine M. LAPOINTE Debbie A. LAPRISE Judy A. LAROCHE Denise LATINVILLE Richard A. LAUTERBACH Scott W. LAUZON David M. LAVOIE Jeffrey W. LAVOIE Johnna J. LAVOIE Susan M. LEBLANC Cheryl A. LEDUC Ginger S. LEGER Hind LEILO Christine A. LEMMONS Robert M. LEONARDO Judy M. LESCAULT Lori LEVESQUE Michelle LEVESQUE Peter R. LEVESQUE Theresa LEVESQUE Edward LIMA Wendy E. LIMA Daniel S. LINHARES Kellyann LIVERSEDGE Evelyn LOMASTRO Olivia F. LOMBA Kimberly A. LOPES Peter P. LOPES Edward P. LOUCKS Dawn M. LUCIANO Madeline LUCIANO Dawn M. LUSSIER Laura A. LUZ Lucia De MACHADO Maria M. MACHADO Paula MACHADO Peter J. MACHADO Marie E. MAHONEY Scott M. MAITOZA Lillian M. MANCHESTER Richard A. MANCHESTER Susan A. MANCHESTER Chris R. MANCINI Susan MARCELINO Karen M. MARCUCCI Linda M. MARQUES Richard E. MARTEL Darlene M. MARTIN Nicole MARTIN Robert MARTIN Joanne MARTINS Lee Ann MARTINS Mary-Jo MARTINS Gaulter MASSA Stephanie MATANO Denise R. MATTEAU Linda MAURICIO Diane MAYO Scott MCCOY Karen MCDONALD Rachel MCDONALD Lisa MCGINN Lori A. MCKENNA Laurie MCNULTY Altino LEDEIROS Arthur MEDEIROS Deborah MEDEIROS Debra MEDEIROS Edward S. MEDEIROS Fatima MEDEIROS Gabriela MEDEIROS Grace MEDEIROS Joyce MEDEIROS Keri MEDEIROS Kevin R. MEDEIROS Lawrence S, MEDEIROS Maria D. MEDEIROS Maria M. MEDEIROS Marie E. MEDEIROS Michael D. MEDEIROS Natalia M. MEDEIROS Renee M. MEDEIROS Wayne MEDEIROS Michael W. MEGNA Barry S. MELLO Christine MELLO Christine M. MELLO Donna M. MELLO Francis MELLO Roy G. MELLO Steven R. MELLO Cynthia MELLOR Maria C. MELO Luis A. MENDONCA Giselle A. MICHAEL Lila A. MICHAEL Brian D. MICHAUD Dawn M. MICHAUD Ann M. MICHNO David A. MICOFF Mark V. MIDURA Regina A. MINIACCI Lori A. MIOZZA Carlos A. MIRANDA Diane M. MLYNEK Theresa M. MONAST Louis M. MONIZ Wayne MONIZ Joseph MONTE Donna F. MONTLE Nancy J. MORIN Colleen M. MORRIS Ken P. MORRISETTE Linda M. MOTA Susan M. MOTA Timothy MULCAHY Richard W. NADEAU Karen R. NATALE Lisa M. NEVES Karen L. NICOLETTI Michael P. NOGUEIRA Margaret M. NOVO Jennifer A. O’CONNELL Kathy M. O’CONNOR Erin A. O’REAGAN Ann Marie OLIVEIRA Antone J. OLIVEIRA Cherie A. OLIVEIRA Gregg D OLIVEIRA Laura M. OLIVEIRA Lucia J. OLIVEIRA Maria OLIVEIRA Maria F. OLIVEIRA Philomena OLIVEIRA Sheila B. OLIVEIRA Jeffrey R. OUELLETTE Melissa L. OWSNEY Edward O. PACHECO Kenneth M. PACHECO Marlene PACHECO Natalie E. PACHECO Norbert PACHECO Keith S. PALMER Bryan J. PALUMBO Alexander S. PANOS Lisa J. PARKER Mary E. PARTINGTON Carl M. PASTERNAK Antonio M. PAVAO Lisa M. PEREIRA Madeline C. PEREIRA Allen A. PERREAULT Sean C. PETIT Brock P. PETROSSO Kim A. PETTEY Christine A. PHENIX Marina L. PIMENTAL Maryann PIMENTEL Melissa A. PLATT Carrie A. PLOURDE Michael P. POITRAS Ana Paula SANTOS David C. SANTOS David C. SANTOS Dennis SANTOS Madeline A. SARAIVA Lisa M. SAUCIER Lisa M. SAURETTE Brenda SEARS Wendy SENECHAL Maria T. SENRA Lorynn SHELTON Alerinda SILVA Christina SILVA Donald J. SILVA Gina M. SILVA Lasalette M. SILVA Lucia J. SILVA Paula SILVA Rosalie SILVA Sandra SILVEIRA Arthur W. SILVIA Gregory S. SILVIA Karen M. SILVIA Michael D. PONTES Melisa A. POULOS Raymond J. PROULX Melanie I QUENTAL Kathleen F. QUINN Peter D. QUINTAL Rochelle M. RAPOSA Carlos A. RAPOSO Ivone RAPOSO Victor S. RAPOSO Lenore C. RAYMOND William D. READY Debra A. REBELLO Elena REBELO Katherine A. REED Kelly REED Cheryl A. REGO Francelina REGO Joel J. REGO Wendy A. REGO Joseph J. REIS IV Kristine E. REMY Eileen REPOSA Nellie RESENDES Brenda REZENDES Alan R. RILEY John H. RILEY Tracy A. ROCHA Carminda C. RODRIGUES David RODRIGUES Frank J. RODRIGUES Gary J. RODRIGUES Rosemary RODRIGUES William ROGERS Alicia A. ROSA Elizabeth A. ROSE Elizabeth M. ROSTOCKA Michele R. ROY Debra J. RUSIN David A. RUSSELL Theresa D. RUTKOWSKI Lori A. SADLER Kerry L. SAHADY David SANTARPIA Colleen A. SMITH Lorrie L SMITH David J. SOARES Helia SOARES Irene SOARES Maria G. SOARES Richard G. SOARES Elsa M. SOUSA Olga M. SOUSA Rian D. SOUSA Susan M. SOUTHWORTH Craig S. SOUZA David D. SOUZA Jeff J. SOUZA Kevin M. SOUZA Mary C. SOUZA Paula SOUZA Donna ST LOUIS Ray A. ST OURS Damon P. ST PIERRE Steven B. STEEN Elizabeth STONE Charles S. STRAUZER Margaret M. SULLIVAN Amy C. SUNESON Deborah A. SVENSEN Lori A. TAFE James TARO Deborah TAVARES Helena S. TAVARES Rosemary TAVARES Barbara A. TAYLOR John M. TAYLOR Lisa A. TAYLOR Sou Keang TEA Sheila TEIXEIRA Carmen C. TELES Jeff R. TESSIER Susan M. TETUAN Lucy F. TEVES Natercia C. TEVES Lynn THIBAULT Mark THIBAULT Chris H. THOMAS Susan A. TIMBERLAKE Albert J. TORRES Antonio C. TORRES Emanuel TRAVASSOS Paul R. TREMBLAY Crystal L. TRINDADE Vicky TRIPP Sheryl A. UNDERWOOD Colleen R. VAILLANCOURT Wendy A. VAILLANCOURT Paul E. VALERO Karen L, VALLIERE David VASCONCELOS Donna M. VENANCIO Ernest P. VIVEIROS Lori A. VIVEIROS Maria A. VIVEIROS Tammy A. VIVEIROS Brett D. VIVEROS Catherine A. WALLACE Erin K. WALSH Sherrie A. WALSH Barbara A, WATKINSON Laurie G. WEISSMAN Colleen M. WHIPP Christopher WHITING Rachel L. WONG Karen WOOD Kelly WORDELL Domingo Carlos XAVIER Janet L. YOUNG ADMINISTRATION FACULTY To The Class of 1985: Congratulations to all of you on the occasion of your high school graduation. You carry the best wishes of all of us in the Public Schools for a successful and happy life. Your years at Durfee will always be cherished memories for you. The lessons learned, the experiences gained, the friendships made are but the foundation of your future. Remember those who helped you and guided you along the way - parents, teachers, peers. Do honor to them and to yourselves by drawing upon what you have learned at Durfee as the spring- board to a fuller and richer life. God bless all of you! John R. Correiro Superintendent SUPERINTENDENT JOHN R. CORREIRO OUR ADMINISTRATION Whether you realize it or not, you have survived the dire predic- tions made by George Orwell in 1984, and, having passed through that fearsome year apparently unscathed by Big Broth- er, are commencing upon the bright road of promise and success. At least, let us hope that you were unscathed and untainted by the kind of thought control depicted in Orwell’s novel. Has your education at Durfee helped you to think independent- ly? Have you used every opportunity to raise questions, to seek out answers? Have you stretched your mind to its greatest ca- pacity? Have you steeled yourself against the Big Brothers of the future by becoming a thinker and not a blind follower? If you have answered the preceding questions in the negative, then make your first step on the bright road to success an affir- mative one. Whether you are going to work or going to college, be a thinker in the best sense of the word, for the person who pursues his thoughts logically and with care and attention to fact is truly the educated person who will lead and not blindly follow. As I watch you moving in to your future endeavors, I am re- minded of that song in Godspell, “You Are the Light of the World.” Truly I believe that you are, and if you are educated in the sense that I describe, that light will indeed be a bright one. PRINCIPAL JAMES S. PANOS 96 Thomas E. KARAM-Senior Vincent FITZGERALD-Asst. To The Principal VICE PRINCIPALS 97 George KELLY-Sophomore John E. KILEY-Junior Marina VENTURA-Freshman DEPARTMENT HEADS 98 SUPERVISORS CLASS ADVISORS V vV 99 Raymond MEDEIROS, Class Advisor Elaine MORRIS. Class Advisor R. VV RINEACLT. Class Advisor Belisario ALMEIDA Art Gabe ANDRADE Guidance Ronald BETTENCOURT LM.C. Bertrand BOUFFARD English OUR FACULTY THEY CARED THEY GUIDED THEY MOTIVATED Enrica BONAFAdO Occupational Ed. Jacqueline BRADLEY Vocational Gerald C. ALMEIDA Business Joanna ARRUDA English Alan BORGES Occupational Ed. Robert BROUGH Social Science Madeline AMARELLO English Catherine ASSAD English Theodore BOUDRIA Social Science John BURNS Occupational Ed. 100 Thomas BURNS Physical Education John BYRON English Manuel CABRAL Vocational John CAMPBELL Physical Education FACULTY FACULTY FACULTY Cheryl CAMPOS Occupational Ed. Pauline CARREIRA Business John C. CAREY Social Science Charles CARROLL Math EXPECTING MORE SO WE COULD LEARN MORE, SOMETIMES WE FELT LIKE GIVING UP, BUT OUR TEACHERS WOULD NOT GIVE UP. Ann-Marie CHARRETTE English Joyce CHICCA Math Alan CHLEBEK Main Office Jean CLAP1N Industrial Arts Bruce CLARKE Health Lillian D. CLEMENT Vocational Jane CONSTANT Rosemary CROSSON Guidance Barbara DALEY English Mary CLEMENT Science Rita CORNEAU Business John W. CUMMINGS English Debra DAVIS Occupational Ed. 102 John DEMENDONCA Science James DONNELLY English John FERREIRA Science Phyllis FRANK Language Ernest DESROSIERS Social Science Roger DUBOIS Science Robert FERREIRA Industrial Arts William FIJSARO Guidance George DIMOCK Social Science Robert DUPONT Vocational Jane S. FIORE Music Dorothea FURTADO Language Winifred DIMOCK English Gail DYBOWSKI Math Kenneth FORD Vocational Marilyn FURTADO Business 103 Glenda GOLDBERG Work Experience Fernando GOULART Language Robert HACKETT Business Charles HOWAYECK Guidance Manuel GONSALVES Geraldine GREGORY Donald HARDING Social Science Science Art Denise JACQUES Vocational 104 John F. GORMAN T.V. Studio Paula GRILLO Science Wilfred HOULE English Frank JORDAN Social Science Natalie KAUFMAN Counsellor Edward F. KELLY Social Science Edward B, KEYES Health Catherine KITCHEN English Marie KNIGHT Social Science Edward LAMBERT Vocational Peter LANDOCH Social Science Joyce A. LANDRY Business Juliet LAPOINTE Occupational Ed. Kenneth J. LAPPIN Occupational Ed. Normand LAURIANNO Social Science Margot LAVOIE Health Susan LAVOIE Occupational Ed. Francis J. LACAVA Social Science Paul LAVIGNE Science Mark LEARY Science 105 Dorothy G. LECOMTE Business Donald P. MASSOUD Guidance Thomas MEDEIROS Social Science Rosemarie LEVESQUE English Michael MCDONALD Social Science James MELVIN Guidance John MARTINI William MCMAHON Social Science Social Science Charles MENDES Science Jeannette MASSE English Jimmy MCROY Guidance William MOLLOY English George J. MONIZ Science Irene MONTE Music Vincent OCCHIUTI Math r I Daniel C, O’CONNELL Business 106 Richard O’CONNOR Guidance Lorena PACHECO Science Edward PERRY Business Audrey POITRAS Math James E, O’NEIL I.M.C, Robert PACHECO Vocational Gwendolyn F. PERRY Vocational Gaetano POLSELLI Math Susan P. O’NEIL English Leonard A. PAIVA Math Normand L. PHENIX Social Science Robert PONTE English 107 Charles PACHECO Math Paul PELOGU1N Physical Education Mar lyse C. PIKUL Business Donald POWELL Science Sandra POWELL Math Joseph M. QUINN English Robert A. RICHARD Science Peter A. SARANTAKIS Business Jacqueline A, PROULX Physical Education William Dos REIS Language Joyce RILEY Occupational Ed, Daniel SHEAHAN Guidance Deborah PUFFER Physical Education Joseph F. REIS Language Augustine ROCHA English Frank M. SILVIA Guidance Denise QUINN Physical Education Joanne RENAUD Vocational Richard H. ROY Occupational Ed. Alfred SIMBRO Math 108 Samuel SWIDEY Guidance Raymond THOMPSON Social Science Leo SIROIS Math John SPRINGER Physical Education V Linda S. TOUPIN English Oscar SYLVIA Vocational John SKAMMELS Occupational Ed. Cremilde C. STAVROS Business Robert SOUSA Math Frederick STORCH Occupational Ed. Alfred TAVARES Industrial Arts Karen TRAVERS Occupational Ed. Manuel SOUZA Math Elizabeth T. SULLIVAN English Fatima TAVARES Occupational Ed. Robert C. TREMBLAY Language Donna A. VALENTE Nurse David WARD Social Science Ethel WINOKOOR English Sandra D. WOOD English Gerald VALENTE Physical Education James F. WILCOX Social Science Donald WOOD Math Charles WOODWARD Guidance Janice VIEIRA Vocational Michael VIEIRA English CAFETERIA SECURITY L-R: Judith ALSTON, Mildred MENDONCA, Lillian FLYNN, Barbara CHARETTE, Sally CARVALHO, Dorothy STEELE, Phyllis SURETTE, Standing: Albert PELLETIER, Jacqueline LEMIEUX, Anna LECLERC, Ruth ST, PIERRE, Judith VIERA, Alice BETTENCOURT, Betty MCGILL, Carol PAIVA, Rita LAFLEUR, Theresa PE- TRUCCI, Ginger DUBANEVICH, Henery MEDEIROS no Joan A. ARRUDA Senior Office Judy MAURETTI Secretary Gerry ALVES Junior Office MAINTENANCE SECRETARIES Joe SIROIS Maintenance Theresa HOLLINGSWORTH - Security Phyllis MIRANDA Secretary Robert CURRAN Maintenance 111 BLOOD DRIVE - NOVEMBER 16, 1984 bloodmobile + American Rod Cross Blood Senwe Nonhtu� Rcgior 112 DURFEE STUDENTS SHOW THEIR COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN BLOOD___THEIR BLOOD Durfee students stepped forward to give their blood in answer to the call of the Red Cross. Each one of us who gave knew that our donation would be used to help save a life. TOPPERS TOPPERETTES 114 SPORTS AT DURFEE With team effort and fair play the Toppers and the Topperettes represented Durfee with pride in all areas on the field of sports. We participated in a variety of sports, doing our best to win for Durfee. Although we no longer represent Durfee on the fields, courts, mats and tracks of athletics, our enthusiasm and school spirit will be just as strong being fans. The fans, those special morale building followers, who were always there in victory and defeat. GO FOR IT HILLTOPPERS!!! SPIRIT AT DURFEE 115 116 SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE SENIORS Mary Beth BENEVIDES - 21 Fran CABRAL - 11 Debra RUSSIN - 14 Karen SILVIA - 22 Cathy KARL - 12 DOING IT ALL! SENIORS Compliments of a loyal fan - VICE PRINCIPAL MARINA VENTURA The Topperettes, under the able coaching of Gerry Valente, had an unblemished 18-0 vol- leyball season. Winning the Southeastern Mass. Conference Division One crown, the Durfee volleyball team proved themselves to be unbeatable during the regular season. Two of many outstanding matches were those against Somerset and Westport. Durfee scored its 13th victory by beating Somerset. Somerset, the only team to take the Topper- ettes to three games, bowed to Durfee’s tal- ent. Colleen and Cathy Karl along with Ka- ren Silvia poured on the hitting off of Fran Cabral’s sets. The girls continued to show their style in the final match of the season against Westport. Again Cathy Karl, Colleen Karl and Karen Silvia were strong. Addition- al strength came from the Topperettes’ back row players: Marybeth Benevides, Debbie Rusin and Fran Cabral. Delia Viera was at the net in the second game to make her con- tribution. This season was an exciting one for Coach Valente, because it represented the first unbeaten season he has had in five years. GOOD GOING COACH VALENTE AND TOPPERETTES. DIVISION ONE CROWN WINNERS CAPTAINS Karen SILVIA - 22 Fran CABRAL - 11 Cathy KARL - 12 117 Compliments of MC DONALDS - 1690 PRESIDENT AVE. - GREAT JOB! A WINNING SEASON 18 WINS - 0 LOSSES BUMP SET STRIKE 118 Compliments of DR. NORMAND 0. PAQUIN - 920 PLYMOUTH AYE. TOPPERS The boys cross country team had a winning season under the leadership of coach Dave Ozug. The harri- ers ran hard and long to win the annual Fall River scholastic city championship over Connolly and Di- man. Co-captain Bob Camara set his third course record of the season with a 14 minutes, six second clocking over the 2.5 mile course. Co-captain Mike Beauchemin also showed his style by moving from fifth to second place in the final half mile to give the Toppers the win. Co-captains Mike Beauchemin and Bob Camara not only excelled in the scholastic city championship, they performed well in many other meets, many times running neck to neck. Durfee was going strong to complete an unbeaten season until they were knocked from the unbeaten ranks by Di- man. Bob Camara and Brian Corey had finished first and third respectively, but Diman took the other top four places. It was a good season for Coach Ozug and his Toppers. Thanks Toppers for giving Durfee an exciting cross country season. FALL RIVER CHAMPIONSHIP C R O S s c 0 u N T R Y TOPPERETTES The girls cross country team, also under the able leadership of coach Ozug, stayed one step ahead of the Toppers by finishing the season with an unble- mished 7-0 record. Because they ran hard and never gave up, the Topperettes had the distinction of cap- turing the Southeastern Massachusetts Conference crown by besting Feehan 26-31. There were many bright spots during the season, but one of the bright- est was Sarah Wilcox’s record-breaking performance in the meet against Dartmouth. Sophomore Sarah Wilcox chopped 20 seconds off a decade-old course record with her 17:04 time over the 2.6 mile jaunt. Additional talent came from captain Shannon Hathaway and Cathy Gillete who did their share of huffing and puffing to put Durfee in the win colume. Coach Ozug’s Topperettes gave Durfee a winning season that the fans could really cheer about. With a lot of good talent returning for the next season, Dur- fee’s competitors better do some overtime in the area of running. SEMC CROWN 119 Compliments of VICE PRINCIPAL GEORGE KELLY Shanon HATHAWAY-Captain Mike BEAUCHEMIN-Captain Bob CAMARA-Captain RUNNING HARD-DURFEE’S HARRIERS Gregg OLIVEIRA Dave BIENVENUE • 120 Compliments of GILBERT’S JEWELERS - 1454 PLEASANT ST. RIGHT ON!! RUNNING THE ENDLESS MILES 121 Compliments of JACK CONRAD AT AMIOT TRUE VALUE-1288 PLEASANT ST. fid A LOT OF DRIVE 122 Compliments of SAMBO’S DINER-657 PLEASANT ST. - 679-4860 The Durfee soccer team, through drive and team spirit, finished their season in the highly competitive Southeastern Massachusetts Division I Soccer Conference with an inspiring 10-6 record. The season ended gloriously with four decided victories over Attleboro (9-3), Somerset (10-0), Diman (3-1), and Connolly (5-0) and 2 selections and 2 nominations to the Conference All-Star Team. Also, the record qualified the team for post-season tournament play in which our school was represented with class, dignity, and style. With no seniors present, the team was a young one. However, the maturity of these young atheletes was evident both on the field; as the team played with a style that was calculated, skilled, and aggres- sive; and off the field; as the team developed their outward appearance. Talent was in abundance. Captain Leo Sousa taught his team good sportsmanship and drive by his example. Louis Pacheco’s unquestionable skill was recognized by the Bos- ton Globe's All-Star Team. Tony Reis was a continual powerhouse as the team’s leading scorer. Frank Mateus, a defenseman, was the backbone of the team. Frosh goalie Rick Dias’s 5 shutouts in the 16 game season showed his great potential. Also performing for the team in style were Louis Martins, Tony Arruda, Paul Pacheco, Paul DaSilva, Joe Dias and Joe Carvalho. There was a new Topper Spirit in this year’s soccer team that Nelson Paiva, who resigned five games into the season to take advantage of a job opportunity, and John Santos, the new coach, had developed. Coach Santos felt that this “positive winning attitude” made the Topper’s strong record possible. This may be the attitude that may guide next year’s team to the state division championship position. As coach Santos stated, “a goal that seems attainable.” Leo SOUSA, Captain 123 Compliments of STURBRIDGE RESTORATION BUILDING CO. 1926 No. Main St. - 679-5707 VARSITY FOOTBALL The Toppers, under new coach Tom Botelho, had a frustrating season. From the first game of the season, played on a rain soaked field, to the last game, played on Thanksgiving day, the Toppers could not score a victory. Although the scoreboard indicated defeat, the Toppers were winners in the hearts of their many loyal fans. Even in defeat'a team can earn respect. In the game against Boston College High, the Toppers got their offense on track and showed improvement in all facets of their game. Senior Mark Gagliardi completed 11 of 18 passes for 223 years and two touchdowns. His favorite target was sophomore Mitch Lown. Also showing his aggressiveness as running back was Bryan Palumbo. The new Durfee defense (six-man front) was active in halting the Boston College High Eagles from two go-ahead drives. Another close game was the Somerset game. Somerset, the favorite, survived a giant scare in the last two min- utes of the game. Durfee had limited Somerset to just 58 yards in the second half. The season ended on a negative note with New Bedford defeating Durfee. There is a trite expression that is used when a team suffers a losing season, “there is next season”. However, there will be no next season for the Seniors. They gave their best in aggressive spir- it for their school. Co-captain Albert TORRES - 55 Co-captain Brian PALUMBO - 21 Coach Tom BOTELHO 124 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ’85 - MARK YOU RESTAURANT - 1236 Pleasant Street. SENIORS Bruce HOLT - 82 John CABRAL - 76 Greg DARMODY - 65 Albert TORRES - 55 Mark GAGLIARDI - 10 Michael CABRAL - 15 Rian SOUSA - 61 Timothy HAWKINS - 23 William READY - 24 Mike FITZPATRICK - 52 Brian PALUMBO - 21 STILL EARNING RESPECT DURING A FRUSTRATING SEASON 125 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’85 - SAM’S BAKERY - 256 Flint St. FIELD HOCKEY FIELD HOCKEY A LOT OF SPIRIT The enthusiastic 1984 Field Hockey team reflected a vibrant spirit among a young squad. The Topperettes demon- strated a spirit that wouldn’t quit, even during a heartbreaking season. The team had lost many starting players to the 1984 graduating class. Coach Nancy Torpey with never ending inspiration guided her team to play through the dif- ficult season. This young team dis- played a great deal of potential but were limited in the field of experience. Co- captains Andrea Benevides and Rachel Wong added strength and spirit with their leadership. Other skilled veterans were Christine Phenix, Missy Alves and Betsy Kiley, Mimi Lavivee, the junior goalie, played aggressively. CAPTAIN Andrea BENEVIDES 126 Compliments of MCDONALD’S - 44 Wm. S. CANNING BLVD. F.R.JMass. Compliments of MICHAEL VIEIRA, HILLTOP ADVISOR GIRLS’ SWIM TEAM CAPTAIN Cheryl FALLOWS The Topperettes under the expe- rienced and inspirational guid- ance of coach Sally Smith and diving coach Dr. Marshall Taitz scored many victories. The girls season was certainly an exciting one, boasting an 8-0 league re- cord, nabbing firstplace in the All conference Meet, clinching the Southern Conference Crown Title and achieving a respectable finish in the States. Co-captains Cheryl Fallows and Ann Michno offered spirit and leadership as did diving captain Liz Saunders. Nancy Kozak, Meg Sullivan, Ka- ren Filena, Julie Carvalho, The- resa Rotowski and shelly Ferreira all contributed their wa- ter talents in helping to establish consistant team depth. CAPTAIN Ann MICHNO 128 GOOD LUCK DEBBIE - LETENDRE’S LAUNDRY - 2690 North Main Street THE SENIOR GROUP ___ALL TALENTED KAREN FILENA MARGARET SULLIVAN NANCY KOZAK CHERYL FALLOWS ANN MICHNO COLLEEN COOPER . . . . ALL SPIRITED ___ALL POWERFUL . . . . ALL DEDICATED A WINNING SEASON SENIOR DIVER Theresa ROTOWSKI-Sr. Diver Perhaps the Topperettes most exceptional competitors were the junior duo Nancy Kitchen and Nancy Hargraves. It was a rare swim meet that neither of the two failed to capture 1st place position. One of the most exciting and rewarding mo- ments this fall was the girls’ win over arch-rival Seekonk H.S. Looking ahead to next season, swim fans should be optimistic at what the Topper- ettes have the potential to accomplish. 129 Best wishes from DUMONT JEWELERS - 1395 PLEASANT ST. 672-2361 SWIM TEAM-TOPPERS DIVING CAPTAIN Christopher MANCINI The Boys’ Swim team opened their season with an impressive victory against Middleboro, de- feating them 107-62. They won ev- ery event except two. Captain Dennis Cabral captured first place in the 100 fly and 100 breast while junior Chris Parker placed first in the 200 individual medley and 500 free. Both went on to shatter per- sonal and school records. Veteran coach Sally Smith had a well- rounded team which consistently placed well and produced several exciting victories. The Toppers were strong where they had to be, with outstanding performances by Dennis Cabral, Chris Parker, Ted Walsh, Mike Howarth, Dan Har- rington, Scott Dube, Bill Sheahan, Jeff Fitton and Scott Kleinberger. As for the diving team, this year saw the exceptional one-two com- bination of senior Chris Mancini and junior Kyle Nance. On many occasions they gave the Toppers the points needed for victory. The team concluded the Southern Conference season with a respect- able 4-3 record. SWIM CAPTAIN Dennis CABRAL 130 Compliments of SUZETTE’S FASHION FOOTWEAR-1420 Pleasant St. TAKING THE PLUNGE FOR DURFEE 131 BASKETBALL___THE TOPPERS A DURFEE TRADITION Basketball at Fall River's Durfee High is not only a sport but also a tradition. This tradition can be traced as far back as the 1940's when 13,000 fans would gather at Boston Garden to cheer on the Hilltoppers to their championship victories. This tradition was upheld by this year's Hilltoppers through their devotion, spirit, and sportsmanship. The Hill- toppers continue to draw crowds that some colleges do not. Coach Karam showed no difficulty in rising above the loss of five starters as he guided the Hilltoppers to a season-opening victory against East Provi- dence. In one of John D’Ambrosio’s finest games, Durfee attained a 450th win for coach Karam in his twenty-fifth year of coaching. Paul Donnelly led the team in their next performance, a victory over Feehan, coming back from an injury. But as the school rejoiced in these wins and in the team’s 10-1 record the anticipation built up for the first confron- tation with arch-rival New Bedford. The result was a 59-53 defeat. But the last word would be Durfee’s whose auspicious season would come to a close with a win over the Whalers by a score of 73-66, with the special touches of juniors Mike Smith and Skip Karam. Seniors Paul Donnelly and John D’Ambrosio, co-captains, and Pauli Galvin have done “a ter- rific job”, praised Karam. They will now lead the Hilltoppers to tourna- ment play. But whatever their achievement is at this level, the accmomplishments of this season ending 16-4 will not be forgotten. John CAMPBELL, Assistant Coach Thomas KARAM, Coach 132 Compliments of John E. KILEY- Vice Principal Co-captains Paul DONNELLY John D’AMBROSIO RUNNING DRIBBLING BLOCKING SHOOTING . . . ALL FOR DURFEE Compliments of VICE PRINCIPAL MARINA VENTURA - A LOYAL FAN! 133 I THE SENIOR TRIO Paul T. GALVIN Paul DONNELLY John D’AMBROSIO PLENTY OF ACTION ON THE COURT 134 Compliments of MR. MRS. JAMES S. PANOS BASKETBALL—TOPPERETTES The Durfee High girls basketball season was one of exciting plays, disappointing surges and respectable efforts. Coached by Beverly Cambra, the Topperettes ended the season with a 5-13 overall record. Constantly giving their best the Topperettes won some hard-fought games, while losing some heart breakers. Playing impressively, the Topperettes beat arch-rivals New Bedford and Somerset, In the game against Somerset, Cathy Sousa scored a needed 10 while Cathy Karl and Fran Cabral connected for 9 and 8 points respectively. Adding an additional 7 points was Lisa Neves. Everything clicked together in the game against New Bedford. Having an impressive evening was Cathy Sousa with 19 points. Following with 12 points was Aileen Donnelly and Lisa Neves and Carolyn with 8 and 6 points respectively. The 46-44 loss to Wareham cast a disappointing shadow over the season. However, Lisa Neves, Cathy Karl and Beth Hathaway lightened some of that shadow with some good plays on the court. The Topperettes closed the season on a positive note by beating Wareham 59-53. Lisa Neves, Cathy Karl and Fran Cabral were really active on the court for this game. It was an active team giving the fans an active season. 135 BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS, LINDA MARQUES-LOVE MOM DAD C=3 AGGRESSIVE PLAYING TENACIOUS PRESSING BALANCED SCORING -----AN EXCITING SEASON! 136 THE SENIOR GROUP MAKING IT CLICK ON THE COURT L-R: Fran CABRAL Ann GIBBONS Lisa NEVES Ann COLLINS Cathy KARL TAKING COMMAND 137 WRESTLING Durfee High School’s matmen pinned some impressive oppo- nents during this year’s wrestling season. Under the able coaching of Chris Boyle and Don Frank, the Toppers manu- vered themselves with strength and speed on the mats. Some of the bright spots of the season were the winning matches against Needham, North Weymouth High, Stoughton and Catholic Memorial. Coming back from a 9-0 deficit in the match against Stoughton, Topper matmen Dave Beaulieu, Brian Lussier and Keith Mellow turned defeat into victory by pinning their opponents. An impressive showing during the season was the meet against North Weymouth, 53-18. The Toppers won 10 of 13 matches. Norbert Pacheco, Dave Beau- lieu, Mike Alves, Ed Rezendes, Mike Meller, and Steve Cro- teau all had pins. The comeback against Scituate showed what the Toppers could do when ignited. Trailing by 24 points after seven matches, Durfee’s matmen shifted into fifth gear, tieing it 34-34. Also showing their strength on the mats were Mark Midura, Art Leventis and Brian Frank. The season ended on a positive note with matmen Mike Alves and Steve Croteau earning a chance to compete in the Division One state wrestling finals. Dave Beaulieu and Brian Lussier were alternates in the state competition. 138 CAPTAINS: Norbert PACHECO Dave BEAULIEU THE SENIOR TRIO Norbert PACHECO Mark MIDURA Dave BEAULIEU SENIORS DURFEE’S MATMEN.......IMPRESSIVE! 139 Durfee trackmen, under the direction of coach Don Powell, had an exciting season. The Toppers displayed their aggressive talents in overcoming many opponents such as Diman, New Bedford Voke and Somerset. In the meet against Diman the Toppers won with an impressive 64-22. Senior Mike Beauchemin won the two mile set while senior Andy Desrosiers led the way in points, taking first in both the 50 yard dash and shot put. Senior Bob Camara showed his style by taking first place in the mile run. The meet against Somerset, 51-39, saw the Toppers sweep the 1,000 yard event with Steve Brightman leading the way. Jeff Sardinho, Tim Hill and Steve Breault completed the relay; thus adding some needed points. Senior Bob Camara again performed well, running away with the mile by a full lap. A bright spot of the season was the setting of four school records by the Toppers during competition in the Auerback State track meet. Bob Camara turned in his best time of 4:39.7 in the mile run, setting an indoor record for Durfee. CAPTAINS: Mike BEAUCHEMIN, Sarah WILCOX, Shannon HATHAWAY, Andy DESROSIERS, Cheryl FATA, Bob CAMARA The Topperettes kept pace with the Toppers. The girls turned in some great performances against Apponequet, Diman, New Bedford Voke and Somerset. A name that was constantly associated with winning during the season was sopho- more Sarah Wilcox. In the meet against Diman, Sarah set a record in the mile run with a 5:39.5 time. Cheryl Fata showed her talents in the hurdles with an 8.5 time. Kristen Borges amassed 8 points in the 50 yard dash, while Colleen Carey took first place in the 600. Shannon Hathaway displayed her winning style in the meet against New Bedford Voke. She finished first in the 1,000, second in the shotput and second in the high jump, Wendy Moniz and Shannon both scored high in the meet aginst Apponequet. Wendy took first place in the 50-yard dash and the 300, while Shannon ran away with the 1,000-yard race. The Auerback State track meet saw Sarah Wilcox setting a school record of 12 minutes in the two mile run, and Shannon Hathaway clocking her best ever in the 1,000-yard run. SENIORS: Mike CABRAL, Bob CAMARA, Jodi TUFF, CHERYL FATA, Mike 1EAUCHEMIN, Tim HULL, Andy DESROSIERS, Rick NATO, Dave BIEN- 'ENUE, Dave RUSSELL GYMNASTICS AT DURFEE CAPTAINS The gymnastics team leaped into the 1985 season with spirit and determina- tion. Coach Skip Winters was confront- ed with a young team, yet he guided the squad to perform to their potential. The meets were often close with the Topper- ettes coming through with three well- deserved victories over Case twice and Wareham. Their first encounter with the Case tumblers awarded them a 111.75-86.85 victory. Senior co-captain Kelly Liversedge finished this meet as the top all-around gymnast with a four event total of 28.95. Kelly and co-cap- tain Milissa Branco performed impres- sively throughout the entire season. Melissa gave her competitors a tough match. She placed in the top three in many of the events she entered. Senior Donna Montle also demonstrated gold- en efforts giving the team its needed depth. Many young Topperettes also added new dimensions to the team such as Kara Palumbo, Danielle Pavao, Kim Fazzina, Cheryl Nobrega and Katie Sullivan. SENIORS Donna MONTLE - Left Kelly LIVERSEDGE - Right Left - Kelly LIVERSEDGE Right - Milissa BRANCO 142 A GREAT DEAL OF DETERMINATION AND SPIRIT EXCITING WINS HEARTBREAKING LOSSES 143 Compliments of TICKLE MY RIBS - 1416 S. Main Street MUCH POISE 144 Good Luck DONNA VENANLIO - Love, Uncle Joe! DURFEE ON ICE__HOCKEY CAPTAIN GOALIES The Durfee skaters have concluded their season with a respectable 8-10-2 record (wins-losses-ties) in the aggres- sive Southeastern Mass. Division One Hockey Conference. Coach Jack Carey interpreted this season as a meaningful one outlined by the maturity of a very young team. The early wins over Con- nolly and Bristol highlighted an other- wise slow start. A Hilltopper three game winning streak against Seekonk, Somer- set, and New Bedford “showed the growth in the skilled position” of de- fense, as coach Carey commented. A 6-6 tie to Dennis-Yarmouth was another dignified moment with Durfee bounc- ing back from a 3-1 D-Y’s lead. Captain Bryan Palumbo and Brett Viveiros as seniors led their team through both vic- tories and defeats. Scott Santos, the leading scorer, will be one of the many talented juniors returning next year. To the end, junior goalie Joe Carey per- formed commendably while senior Ste- ven Steen also assisted in the net. Bryan PALUMBO Steve STEEN Joe CAREY 145 Compliments of DR. ROBERT F. BRODEUR-Good Luck Mike! SENIORS L-R: Brian PALUMBO Steve STEEN Steve CARTER Brett VIVEIROS SENIORS EARNING RESPECT ON THE ICE _ ? U RfVtf 146 Best of luck DONNA VENANLIO - Love Mom and Dad!!!! SPECIAL OLYMPIC PARTICIPANTS Never has there been a more spirited and dedicated pair of soles to make contact with the field of athletics than those who represented Dur- fee H.S. at the special Olym- pics. Each participant gave his her best, demonstrating their skills in a variety of events. Anthony BOTELHO Lorie LAPOINTE 147 Compliments of CHARLMOR FURNITURE CO. - 1363 Pleasant St. H O t } o cn GIRLS’ SOFTBALL CO-CHAMPIONS S.M.C. DIVISION ONE The 1984 Girls’ Softball season was one of enthusiasm and excitement for the Topperettes. They completed the regular season with an impressive 16-3 record and held the title of co- champions in the S.M.C. division one. With good coaching on the part of coach Jack Campbell and the fine playing on the part of the team, the Topperettes found themselves involved in the thrilling intensity of the South East Mass. Conference playoffs. The team was tough to beat with such outstanding hitting as M.V.P. winner Cathy Karl. Cathy batted the team’s high average, 456. Andrea Costa trailed closely behind with an average of 410. The defense also exibited strength and endurance. Such was demonstrated by pitcher Ana Gibbons, who boasted the leading team record of 17-4 and an E.R. A. of 2.71. The team finally met their match in the S.M.C. one finals. They were defeated by Dartmouth H.S., a team that had a lot of power. The season, however, was a winning one. Making it a good sea- son were skilled players like Kirstin Sullivan, Fran Cabral, Anne Collins, Kara Harrington, Chris Remy and Colleen Whipp. 148 CO-CAPTAINS Dawn LUCIANO Rachel MCDONALD PLAYING FOR DURFEE WITH STYLE The Girls’ Tennis Team carried on with the thrills of victory by playing aggressively on the courts With fine coaching from Gary Valente the team finished the Southeastern Mass. Division II Conference with an impressive 10-2 record. The two losses handed to the Topperettes came from undefeated Bishop Feehan. The team was led by number s p R I N G one singles player Julie Almeida. Julie lost only four matches throughout the entire season. Co-captain for the 1985 season Rachel McDonald filled the number two singles position with a seasonal record of 13-5. Dawn Luciano, also a co-captain for the 1985 season, had a successful season by winning the majority of her matches. The fine season was also attributed to the super efforts of varsity doubles players: Kelly Warded, Mary-Beth Benevides, Missy Dennis, Barbara Taylor, Donna Venancio, Katie Wallace and Nicole Martins. The Topperettes made it to the quarter finals of the St. Tourney after squeezing out a 3-2 victory over Scared Heart Academy. Defeat however came in the quarter finals when Durfee fell to a more experienced and ski liked Situate H. S. team. s p 0 R T S 149 SPRING SPORTS “THE CARDIAC KIDS” The Hilltoppers had a season that was made up of highs and lows combined with many exciting moments. Guided by the enthusiasm of coach Ray Medeiros, the team played with heart and determination. Many of their losses were close games that could have been victories had they had the luck on their side. The Toppers finished the season with an all around record of 8-11 (won-lost). Steve Kern had a commendable season holding the team's highest batting average of .417. He also finished his final game boasting the most RBI’s of 15, and 2 homeruns. John Dambrosio also had impressive stats. He batted .321 and drove in 12 RBI's. With this building season completed the Toppers are looking optimistically to the 1985 season. Those returning to play their best on the field for Durfee show promise and enthusiasm. Hopefully they will guide the team through a successful and exciting season. Compliments of MR. FRED RYAN - BUSINESS MANAGER 150 SPRING SPORTS SPRING TRACK The 1984 spring track season was fast moving and very competitive. Ending the season with a 4- 6 (won-lost) record, the Toppers competed with endless endurance and aggressiveness. Individ- ual accomplishments on the part of some were positive highlights of the season. Representing Durfee as a delegation to the Mass. State Meet were Andy Desrosiers, who excelled in the long jump event. Bryan Palumbo displayed his style in the triple jump while Jeff Cardoza and Tim Jackson performed well in the low hurdles. Running the mile with speed was Bob Camara while Mike Beauchemin took control in the 2-mile competition. Andy Desrosiers and Tim Hill carried on with Durfee’s spirit in the relay. The track team might have placed fourth in league meet competition, but they placed first in the hearts of their supporters. 151 Compliments of SWIDEY’S VARIETY - BEST OF LUCK! ADDING SO MUCH SPIRT TO MUSIC AND SPORTS GO DURFEE! CHEERLEADERS COLOR GUARD FLAGTWIRLERS GUNNERS MAJORETTES 152 CHEERING FOR DURFEE HEAD CHEERLEADER Melisa POULOS DURFEE’S CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Jennifer O’CONNELL (Ass’t Head) Melisa POULOS (Head) Ann PIOTROWSKI Kelly LIVERSEDGE Robyn LATESSA Melissa BRANCO Margaret SULLIVAN Kathryn MURPHY Vicki SOARES Mary SOUZA Cathleen FERRIS Karen SILVIA Elaine MORRIS-Advisor 153 DURFEE’S FLAGTWIRLERS Left - Right: Rachel WONG, Andrea BENEVIDES (Ass’t Head) Lisa TAYLOR, (Head), Roxanne CARVALHO, Kathleen HEFFERNAN, Kelly SHEAHAN, Tracy COOPER, Joanne MEDEIROS, Anne RIVARD, Lisa GOMES, Judy DASILVA DURFEE’S MAJORETTES Left ■ Right: Diana COTE (Head), Nancy KOZAK, Janet YOUNG, Johana LAVOIE, (Ass’t. Head), Cheryl FATA, Juli CAVALLARO, Barbara BLACKBURN, Kathleen QUINN, Cheryl REGO, Lori MCKENNA, Kellie PEARSON, Susan SZARGOWICZ 155 HONOR GURAD LEFT - RIGHT: Jodi TESSIER Wendy MONIZ Monique PICHETTE (Head) Pauline PRATT (Ass’t. Head) Kelly ARRUDA Tracy FURNESS Renee LARRIVEE Lori COUTURE Beth HATHAWAY Cheryl AGUIAR Madeleine BRADLEY Tracy ROBINSON COLOR GUARD LEFT - RIGHT: Cheryl COONS (Ass’t Head) Joyce MEDEIROS (Head) Leigh PELLEITER Darlene PIVA Sandra COSTA Rachel BARLOW Jennifer FORMAN Lisa MELLEN Helena TAVARES Alicia ROSA Laura LAFLEUR Natercia TEVES 156 DURFEE’S GUNNERS Christine AVRAMIDES, Cheryl DION (Ass’t Head), Shannon HATHAWAY, Karen BERNARD, (Head), Barbara TAYLOR, Bonna MARTIN, Susan THIBOTOUT, Audrey POISSANT, Brenda P1ELA, Allyson HOOLE 157 158 THE SPIRIT OF DURFEE BE IT A PARADE OR A FOOTBALL GAME, THOSE SPIRITED NOTES WERE PLAYED BY ALL WITH DURFEE FANFARE 160 161 GLEE CLUB MIXED CHORUS Singing at Durfee was more than a harmonious relationship be- tween our vocal cords and our lips. Through music we were able to show our school spirit in songs. As an athlete who receives cheers from those loyal fans, so it was that we received applause from our loyal fans. We seasoned every song with Durfee spirit. !H. Compliments of the MUSIC DEPARTMENT RIGHT ON! SERENADERS VOCALAIRES Compliments of the DURFEE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT-NO. ONE1 Itvi ORCHESTRA STRINGS Judith PINTO - Conductor 164 SO MUCH TALENT SO MUCH SPIRIT GIVING THEIR BEST TO ACHIEVE THE BEST . . . SWEET MUSIC. 165 STAGE BAND 166 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DEAR DAUGHTER, ALICIA ANN ROSA. BEST OF LIFE’S GOOD THINGS ALWAYS. Love, Mom Dad MUSIC WITH CONDUCTED BY EDMUND MACHADO THE BEAT 167 CONGRADULATIONS KELLY W. - WE LOVE YOU - Mom Dad Stacy CHRISTMAS CONCERT - DECEMBER 17,1984 168 Compliments of the HILLTOP - B.M.C. Durfee H.S. The auditorium was filled with the sounds of music as the music department presented its annual Christmas Concert on December 17, 1984. Harmonizing songs and music, the music department greeted the holiday season in Durfee tradition. WORKING HARD . . . SHARING THEIR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE 169 Jane FIORE Irene MONTE Judith PINTO HOMECOMING QUEEN Gina BARBOZA and her escort. HOMECOMING QUEEN BALL 170 LINCOLN PARK-NOVEMBER 23, 1984 The 1984 Homecoming Ball held at Lin- coln Park Ballroom on November 23, was the biggest and most exciting ever to be held. The number of candidates running for Homecoming Queen represented the largest group ever to vie for the honorary title. Gina Barboza representing the year- book staff was chosen as Homecoming Queen while Karen Silvia representing the volleyball team was chosen as runner- up. 171 School and community spirit was in full swing at Lincoln Park on that Friday night in November. The student body danced and socialized while the Durfee Stage Band provided some of the music. Community members were also present in force to show their love and respect for Durfee. The Homecoming Queen Ball was a spirited success because of hard work on the part of ELAINE MORRIS. Karen SILVIA - Left Gina BARBOZA - Right 172 CONGRADULATIONS WENDY FRANCO - LOVE MOM, DAD, JEN AND BRIAN CANDIDATES Evelyn ALVERNAZ Gina RARBOZA Andrea BENEVIDES Karen BERNARD Barbara BLACKBURN Sandra BOUCHARD Lori BOWLING Fran CABRAL Kristen CANTARA Roxanne CARVALHO Betsy CLARKE Cheryl COONS Debra COSTA Cheryl DION Lisa ESTRELLA Cheryl FATA Christine GRIFFIN Stacie HALLAL Shannon HATHAWAY Mary-Kate HAYDEN Elizabeth KILEY Wendy LIMA Kelly LIVERSEDGE Dawn LUCIANO SCHOOL SPIRIT WAS NEVER SO BEAUTIFUL! Laura LUZ Grace MEDEIROS Joyce MEDEIROS Renee MEDEIROS Christine MELLO Donna MONTLE Jennifer O'CONNELL Melissa PLATT Melisa POULOS Rosemary RODRIGUES Debra RUSIN Karen SILVIA Colleen SMITH Mary SOUZA Deborah SVENDSEN Helena TAVARES Barbara TAYLOR Lisa TAYLOR Natercia TEVES Katherine WALLACE Laurie WEISSMAN Rachel WONG Kelly WORDELL Janet YOUNG CANDIDATES 173 OFFICERS Timothy HILL - Secretary Theresa BENEVIDES - Treas. Paul DONNELLY - President Robin MAYO - Vice President Laura LUZ - Reporter OFFICERS STUDENT GOVERNMENT SENIOR GROUP Paul DONNELLY Rosemary RODRIGUES Theresa BENEVIDES Jennifer O'CONNELL Timothy HILL Karen SILVIA Cheryl FATA Melissa ALVES Laura LUZ Wendy REGO SENIOR GROUP OUR DEDICATED ADVISOR .... WILLIAM MOLLOY JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVES 174 COSMETOLOGY CLUB Lillian CLEMENT - Advisor 175 H CAdddtr'O PORTUGUESE CLUB Maria FERREIRA - President Sue TAVARES - Vice President William Dos REIS - Advisor Debbie REBELLO - Treas. 176 SCIENCE: Cathy MURPHY - Secretary, Mike FITZ- PATRICK Pres, Mike WROBLESKI - Vice Pres. E.C.C. - Debbie REGO - Secretary, Mike FITZPAT- RICK - Vice Pres. Wendy REGO - Pres. BUSINESS CLUB Colleen MORRIS-Vice Pres. Stacie HALLAL-President Stephanie LUCAS-Secretary Daniel O’CONNELL-Advisor Peter SARANTAKIS-Advisor DURFEE HILL TOP DURFEE PRESS CLUB PRESS CLUB Chris ANDRADE-Treasurer Gina BARBOZA-Vice Pres. Stephanie MATANO-President Laura LUZ-Secretary EDITORIAL STAFF Rachel MCDONALD Gina BARBOZA Chris ANDRADE-EDITOR Mike HORAN Lura LUZ 179 Michael VIEIRA-Advisor OFFICERS: Ernest VIVEIROS-Vice President John FAS- SENIORS: John CERQUEIRA, John FASTINO, Sandra TINO-President, Chris LAPRISE, Secretary, John CER- BOUCHARD, Ernest VICEIROS, Keith CONFORTI-ALL QUEIRA-Treasurer NUMBER ONE!!! COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB Leo SIROIS, Advisor Gaetano POLSELLI, Advisor INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER SENIORS Paul VALERO Dave COSTA Cherie OLIVEIRA Susan TETUAN Jane CONSTANT-Advisor 181 182 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS Wendy REGO Vice President John A. D’AMBROSIO President Rosemary RODRIGUES Secretary Sandra CURTIS, Advisor OFFICERS ASTRONOMY CLUB Brian WEISSMAN, Treasurer; Robert KITCHEN, Vice David SOARES, President o HISTORY CLUB Theodore BOUDRIA, Advisor OFFICERS: Kris CANTARA, Vice Pres., Donna DUPONTE, Pres. OFFICERS: Regina DA COSTA, Vice President Lila MICHAEL, Presi- dent John D’AMBROSIO, Treas. FRENCH CLUB Phyllis PYTEL, Advisor 185 Phyllis FRANK, Advisor; Rachel WONG, Treasurer; Rose CABRAL, President Brett VIVEIROS, Vice Pres. 186 Chris MELLO, Vice President; Rochelle RAPOSA, President Renee PELLETIER, Treas. 187 Good Luck Kelly! Doc Best Wishes K.W. - Joe Good Luck Katie, Katie Best of Luck Jen, Love Kel Good Luck Deb, Love Madeline Good Luck Deb, Love Nellie Good Luck Deb, Lisa Mike Nellie Loves Greg Chris Loves Butch Matthew Jonathan Alves SENIORS “85” No. 1 Best of Luck, Deb Kath Laurie Class of “85” Michele Costa -N- A. Bolger Debbie ’85’ -N- Troy ’84’ Lori ’85’ -N- Doug ’84’ Mr. Mrs. Antone Franco Jennifer Franco Linda Leigh Thorpe Koo Koo Mary Soares Mr. Mrs. Henry Thorpe Mr Mrs. Brantley Hunsinger GOOD LUCK WENDY! Tracy Lisa Franco Mr. Mrs. Manuel Franco Best Wishes from “The Lost Dog” Good Luck Karen Lisa The Turcotte Family Nadia Braga Laurie M Bobby D Pleasant Beauty Boutigue Congratulations from L.J. Dionne Mr. Mrs. Donald Medeiros STEINBERG FURNITURE CO. INC. TEIXIERA’S BARBER SHOP FURTADO’S TV FLINT FISH MARKET INC. AC BOOKWORLD-Good Luck 1484 PLEASANT STREET Cloverdale Farms Richie’s Variety Store Kenneth Menard Anne Thomas Fournier Debbie Ed Rego Wendy A. Rego Jacqueline A. Rego Earl, Scott, Tracy Granny Congratulations on your Grad- uation Alicia-Mike Lorraine MARK YOU’S RESTAURANT CHARLMOR FURNITURE DUMONT JEWELERS GILBERT’S JEWELERS SEZETTE’S FASHION FOOTWEAR LONG PARENT INSURANCE AMIOT HARDWARE SAM’S BAKERY Congrdulations Lori to the Class of “85” - Mrs. Stanley Dubiel Go for It Sis, Love Your Brother Todd Congradulations Lori-N. Bernat Lori Loves Charlie “forever” Crystal Kotelenez “Have Fun” Congradulations Lori Bernat and good luck in your future Love, MOM DAD Congradulations Lor, Your Coz USA Best Wishes-Stan Nancy Kotelenez Lori Bernat “85” Good Luck Lori-Donna Santos Congratulations - Karen Rebello Congratulations Lori Charlie- Todd Good Luck Kid - D. Ragonesi Congradulations, Don’t forget - Tim Good Luck Seniors of 1985 Congratulations Class of ’85’ Good Luck Cindy Best Wishes “Polie” Good Luck Rose Alicia Good Luck Class of ’85’ Good Luck Dawn - Aunt Gino Louis Martin Jr. Jackie Dezliowski We Thank Ou “GOOD LUCK” MIKE - CANEDY OPTICIANS 52 HOCK STREET - FALL RIVER, MASS. 188 Ana Amaral Terri Camara Izzy Aguiar Edward Aguiar Mary Couto Doris Rapoza Natalie Batista Good Luck Dawn-Mom Dad Good Luck Dawn - Kim Gail Lopes Charles Kalil John Berggren Mr. Mrs. Paul Pieroni Mr. Mrs. Richard Gauthier Mr. Armando Pereira Ms. Catherine Gauthier Mr. Mrs. Henry St. Pierre Loyal Sponsors Jackie, Dan Alice Juttelstad Madeline Gauthier Bill, Joyce Lori Raposa Mr. Mrs. Roger Silva Brian, Monica, Brian, Angela Dolan John Del, Marty Rego Mr. Mrs. Robert Cormier Mr. Mrs. Ray Vaillancourt TEACHER E Mr. Mrs. Edward Ouellette Mr. Mrs. Manuel T. Silva Mr. Leo LaFieur Mr. Mrs. George Hill Mr. Mrs. James Wilcox Troop 15 B.S.A. Notre Dame Church Good Luck, Kim Debi and Coach - Brian Go for It Deb! St. Apne’s Cheerleaders Congratulations Deb Kim ........Love Rick Thank God It's Finally Over Chris, Good Luck, Always, Blondie Linda Carvalho Lori Pavao Maureen Moniz Phyllis Bernier Beverly McKenna Linda Franco Misses John Love Ya John Hey Mom Its Ema! Congratulations Tracy R. Good Luck Brett Tracy and Scott Lisa Bosse Loves Wayne Mello Lemmon’s Rabbit Slippers Mr. Mrs. Rocha Tammy Remember “How Big”? Best of Luck Laurie, Mom Best of Luck Laurie, Dad Good Luck Laurie, Tammy Good Luck Laurie, Missy Best of Luck Laurie, Linda Best of Luck Laurie, Tiny Good Luck Laurie, the FURTADOS Good Luck Laurie, Billy Good Luck Laurie, Carol Good Luck Laurie, Bill Best of Luck Laurie, Cathy Good Luck Lind, Berard Family Lind, Good Luck! LISA Lind Loves Daniel-July 31, 1984 Good Luck Linda - Aunt Betty Best of Luck - Aunt Ginney Lisa, Don’t forget to backtackle! Helia, Colleen, Liz; Good Luck Linda Loves Dan Kris, Good Luck with College Lee, Go for It! Kris Compliments of Sue Stevens Good Luck Audrey-Love Amy Good Luck Seniors, Mrs. Good Good Luck Poops, Love Chris Good Luck Aud. Ron Marie Loves Pete Success Happiness, Mrs. Cotter Diane Richie “FOREVER!” Start My Diet Tommorow, Lynn Larry, Anne, Paul, Amy Fielhauer Rebecca, Brad, Bethany Pineault ; 189 Rachel MCDONALD EDITOR R. W. PINEAULT ADVISOR Michael HORAN JR. BUSINESS MANAGER 1st Row: Michael HORAN, Rachel MC- DONALD, Linda MARQUES, Kathy BEDNARZ, Theresa MONAST, Donna VENANCIO, 2nd Row; Lori BERNAT, Barbara TAYLOR, Shannon HATHAWAY THE YEARBOOK STAFF Wendy REGO, Tracy Ann ROCHA, Na- tercia TEVES, 3rd Row: Rick NADEAU, John CERQUEIRA, Charles STRAUZER, Greg SILVIA, Dave BIEN- VENUE, Rick LAUTERBACH, Not Shown - Timothy HILL 190 Wendy REGO SPONSOR COORDINATOR WORKING HARD TO CAPTURE MOMENTS AND TURN John CEQUEIRA SPORTS COORDINATOR THOSE MOMENTS INTO MEMORIES 191 ! OOW dSOOHS) EDITOR’S MESSAGE Thinking back to our first days at Durfee, we remember a time filled with excitement, apprehension and confusion. As freshmen we encountered new experiences and new challenges. The mere process of changing classes was an adventure in itself. The corridors were like mazes, often leading us all in circles. As we traveled these hallways, passing hundreds of strange faces, we wondered if we would ever feel at home. As the days and weeks followed, however, our strolls from class to class became less troublesome and more pleasurable. In these few minutes of passing we filled the hallways with laughter, smiles, secrets, and friendly hellos. Thanks to everyone who contribut- ed to our book of memories. Thank you staff members, and especially Tim, John, Wendy for your extra special efforts, I thank Loring Stu- dio who was always ready with cam- era in hand to take those exciting pictures. I also thank Norval Gar- nett of Jostens Yearbook Company for his helpful assistance. As a class we owe our sincerest appreciation and thanks to Mr. R. W. Pineault, Without his devotion, talents, and endless efforts this yearbook would not exist. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE RACHEL MC DONALD, EDITOR As we leave Durfee we must say goodbye to many friends and good times. However, we take with us a treasure chest filled with many spe- cial memories. Hopefully, this year- book will enable you to relive those exciting moments and remember those sincere friends that were so much apart of our four years at B.M.C. Durfee High School. I hope that you achieve all of your goals and overcome those challenges that await us. Remember! Durfee alumni are number one. 192 SENIOR POWER AT I.M.C. DURFEE HIGH SCHOOL OF FALL RIVER 194 OUR FOUR YEAR HITCH AT DURFEE WAS A TIME OF PROGRESSING. WITH ENDURANCE AND DETERMINATION, OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WHETHER LARGE OR SMALL, WERE A STEP AHEAD FOR EACH ONE OF US. 195 We came to Durfee with different hopes and dreams. But, we also came together in unity for the purpose of friendship and learning. Our attitudes varied from rebellious noncomformist to conservative enthusiast. Whether we devoted our time and effort to school or community activities, we sought esteem income over financial. 196 DIFFERENT HOPES DIFFERENT DREAMS 197 198 PERSONALITIES Interacting personalities create spirit in a high school. We, the class of ’85, were rich with diverse personalities: enthusiastic extroverts, shy introverts, serious intellectuals, creative artists and musicians, aggressive athletes, class clowns, and well-rounded achievers. Our personalities were heterogeneous but our school spirit was homogeneous all the way! 199 BEING OURSELVES AT DURFEE WE SPOKE OUR OWN LANGUAGE WHILE WE CHERISHED OUR OWN GOALS. WE KNEW THAT MANY TIMES OUR TEACHERS DISAGREED WITH AND DISAPPROVED OF SOME OF OUR CLICHES, HOWEVER, MANY OF OUR TEACHERS MELLOWED AS THEY THOUGHT BACK TO THEIR YOUTHFUL DAYS OF ADOLESCENCE AND THEIR ADOLESCENT CLICHES. 201 At Durfee we were not blocked off from reality. Our teachers taught us to keep those doors to the world open and those paths to the future clear. By doing so we found ourselves united with the rest of the community, a community that we belonged to. 202 OUR YEARS AT DURFEE NOT A DREAM BUT A REALITY 203 OUR SCHOOL DAY . . . STUDENT LIFE During our senior year those extra moments dur- ing and after school became prized moments. We found those minutes between classes a time for friends, friendly glances and friendly 204 conversations. ACADEMICS . . . CLUBS . . . SPORTS STUDENT LIFE After school our freedom widened and we scattered from band practice to sports, from dates to meet- ings. For many the challenges of the day continued into the evening with time spent on home work. 205 OUR FOUR YEARS AT DURFEE 206 ___A TIME OF AWARENESS We involved ourselves with the issues, confronted prob- lem situations, and sought answers to our questions. Our high school days have ended, but hopefully we will still get involved, confront problems and seek answers. 207 GOOD-BYE DURFEE WHERE HAVE THE YEARS GONE? WHAT WE THOUGHT WOULD PASS SLOWLY, PASSED EVER SO QUICKLY. WHERE WILL WE BE AND WHAT WILL WE BE DOING WHEN WE AGAIN GLANCE THROUGH THE PAGES OF OUR YEARBOOK? ■ ENCORE OUR LAST HURRAH____SENIOR FOLLIES 3H00H3 nnnn pvT? rurpwT? HERE HAVE THE YEARS GONE? HAT WE THOUGHT WOULD PASS OWLY, PASSED EVER SO QUICKLY. HERE WILL WE BE AND WHAT ILL WE BE DOING WHEN WE AIN GLANCE THROUGH THE U)ES OF OUR YEARBOOK? HOI r 209 We took to the stage, making it our turf for the last two weekends in March. On opening night as the lights dimmed and the audience looked to- wards the stage in anticipation of what was to come, we prepared ourseleves to commence an adventure that had been brewing for four years. The curtin went up and there was a muscial ex- plosion as the class of ’85 began SENIOR FOLLIES. 211 WE COMBINED OUR TALENTS, DESIRES AND AGGRESSIVE SPIRIT INTO A POWERFUL SINGING AND DANCING GROUP. THE MANY HOURS WE ALLOCATED TO REHEARSING WERE LONG AND TIRESOME, BUT WE GAVE OUR ALL SO THAT THOSE WHO CAME TO SEE US WOULD BE ENTERTAINED AND PLEASED WITH WHAT THEY SAW AND HEARD. WORKING TOGETHER GIVING OUR BEST Jane Fiore Colleen Farrissey William Molloy GIVING ENDLESSLY JANE FIORE COLLEEN FARRISSEY WILLIAM MOLLOY We were a success becasue our di- rectors were a success. Jane Fiore, Colleen Farrissey and Wil- liam Molloy did more than di- rect, they shared their talents and enthusiasm with us. Thank you Ms. Fiore, Ms. Farrissey and Mr. Molloy for being you, and making our senior follies the best. 214 AND TAPPING IN THEIR SEATS. 215 SENIOR FOLLIES SUCCESSFUL ENJOYABLE MEMORABLE GOOD-BYE DURFEE Now that Senior Follies were finished, the class of ’85 was ready to say its final good-bye.