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

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1987 volume:

Record Book 1987 B.M.C. Durfee High School Of Fall River, MA 360 Elsbree Street Volume Seventy-Five CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Congratulations Class of 1987! We’ve finally completed the foundation of our learning. We’ve done it. We deserve to celebrate A special celebration: one for our four years of work and one for the 100 years behind us. As part of the Centennial Graduation Class Celebrate! 2 4 --- CELEBRATE We celebrate the classes. We appreciate the teachers and the rooms that held us, and our attention, for 42 minutes. It was time well spent in preparing us for the future. 6 1 CELEBRATE FRIENDS We celebrate friends. The most important thing we could have learned at Durfee is that true friendship is the best thing in life. In our four years of Durfee, we all have found, or kept, several people close to us and considered them special as we shared and learned with them. oeooo CELEBRATE CLUBS Wc celebrate the activities our faculty organized so that we could participate. These clubs gave students the best opportunities to learn what they were interested in with others as interested as they were. It was difficult work, but well worth it. 8 CELEBRATE SCHOOL We celebrate B.M.C. Durfee High School of Fall River. This building opened its doors for us every morning and became our learning center until 2:03. This building held and served us well. iO w SPORTS We celebrate the athletic opportunities Durfee offered us. We thank the coaches and the administrators for the opportunity, instruction, time and patience it took to form our students into working and winning teams. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY We celebrate the world around us. As we graduate, we look at the community that supported us. Places where we played, lived, and learned- we’ll never forget them. 14 16 CELEBRATE We celebrate each other. Look and see other graduates around you. People who’ve worked as long and hard as you have. Congratulate your classmates. You made it together. Celebrate! SENIORS 1987 cnffi wmp3clO n ta CLASS OF 1987 Sandra J. Abarca Dinarte P. Agostinho Abel O. Aguiar Pedro J. Aguiar David Alfonso Debbie A, Allard Marc D, Allard Colleen M. Almeida Dawn M. Alto Frank J. Almeida Manuel A. Almeida John Alston 20 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Adelino F. Alves Nancy D. Alves Carlos Amaral Rebecca J. Andrade Joe Antao Melissa A. Arpa Antonio M. Arruda Antonio M. Arruda 21 CLASS OF 1987 Delores L. Arruda Edward Arruda Kelly A, Arruda Margaret Arruda Rosemarie A. Baker Donna Banville Escolastica Barbosa Melanie Barboza 22 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Jennifer I. Bedard David Baxendale Amy Beaulieu Cheryl A. Beaulieu Janice Bednarz Claudine Beland Romeo D. Relisle Peter Bennett CLASS OF 1987 Michelle R. Bernard Lisa A. Bernat Ronda J. Bernier Jodi Berens Susan Bird Kristin N. Bongiovanni Kristen E. Borges Stephen M. Borges Mary-Lou Botelho Dan R. Bouchard Lisa A, Boulay THE TRADITION CONTINUES 25 CLASS OF 1987 Kim A. Brousseau Jessica L. Brown Scott C Brown Kelly A. Camara Michael Camara Eric A. Cambra Kelly A. Burke John P. Caetano Leah M. Cantelmo THE TRADITION CONTINUES Diane M. Cardona Leslie Cardona Colleen D. Carey Kathleen H. Carey Benjamin M. Carpenter Lisa M. Carreiro Lucy Carreiro Traci L. Carrier i Aida M. Carvalho Ricardo A. Carvalho Richard A. Carvalho Dawn Carvalho 27 1---------------- CLASS OF 1987 Maria F. Casado Sofia M. Casado Adam P, Charette Diane Chretien Elaine M. Cioe Carolyn Clement Cynthia Clement Elizabeth V- Collins Alcina Conceicao Kristina Connell William Corey Maryellen Correia 28 THE TRADITON CONTINUES Michael Correia Michelle Correia Maureen K. Cosgrove John Costa John ]. Costa Joseph Costa Diane M, Costa Gloria A Costa Margaret M, Costa CLASS OF 1987 Richard A. Costa Manuela R. Couto Rose Costa Paul M. Couto Steven A, Costa Kathleen M. Coulombe Dawn Couturier Lisa A. Croteau Lisa DaCunha Kevin Dailey Thomas A. D'Ambrosio Anabela P DaSilva 31 CLASS OF 1987 32 THE TRADITION CONTINUE Dawn Desrosiers Robin Desrosiers David J. DeSouza Gabriella DeSouza Ronald A. Dias Jr, Jose Dias Lisa M. Dias Mary D. DiBenedetto R. Bruce Dimock Aileen Donnelly Michael P. Donovan Jr. Vickie A. Dias 33 CLASS OF 1987 Gilbert C. Duarte Michael Ducharme Michelle Dufault Michelle R, Dumont Daniel Dupre Deborah A. Duponte Michelle L. Dupre Melissa A. Dunn Edward T. Dzialo Eugene J. Edwards Anita L. Elias Lana Estrela THE TRADITION CONTINUES Anna J.P. Farias Cynthia A. Farias Brian J. Farquhar Kimberly A. Fazzina Wendy A. Feijo Christina M. Fernandes Dianna Fernandes Sandra L. Ferraz 35 THE CLASS OF 1987 Donaria Ferreira James C. Ferreira Sheryl A. Ferreira Doris L. Ferris Kelly L. Figuerado Kevin Fitzgerald Barry M. Fitzgibbons Tara L. Fleming Michael B. Foley Tammy J, Folger Kenneth J. Flavin Michelle M. Fontaine 36 THE TRADITION CONTINUES 37 CLASS OF 1987 Carey Ann Freitas Elizabeth A. Freitas Fatima M. Rocha Freitas Tracy j. Furness Lisa A. Furtado Maria M. Furtado Pamela Furtado Lorrine Fusaro THE TRADITION CONTINUES Dan R. Garant John R. Gastall Julie Gaudette Dawn M. Gentes 39 CLASS OF 1987 Raymond F. Gillet Cathy A. Gillette Alphonse P. Gluchacki Leonita A. Gonsalves Dawn Gossic Michele B. Goyette Cheryl L. Grace Kelly A. Grace 40 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Linette Grace Linda Gregory Jennifer Guertin Lisa Hamel Karen M. Hanatow Charles Guimond Jennifer L. Hargraves Kelly A. Hargraves Judith M. Harrington Michele S. Harrop Tracey Hart 41 CLASS OF 1987 Marcia S. Hill Paula A. Hill Kathy L. Hoffman Joseph Homen Scott Hornby Beth A. Hathaway Brenden F. Hayden i Kelly A. Hauver Michael S. Howard Michael M. Howarth Stacy M. Hubbard Jason E. Hughes THE TRADITION CONTINUES David A. Hutchins Rosa Igrejas William Jalbert Christine James 43 CLASS OF 1987 Stephen R. Karam Joseph M. Kazen Heidi J. Keezer William M. Kerrigan THE TRADITION CONTINUES Tracy L. Kettle Paul King Susan L. Kolb Cheryl A. Kuriothowski Stacey L. LaCombe Simone G. LaFerriere Paula J. LaFleur Jeffrey J. Lake 45 CLASS OF 1987 Christina M. Lapre Renee M. Larrivee Ana M. Larue Maria P. Lauzon 46 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Claudia Lomba Claudine A. Lopes Mariette Lopes Paula Lopes Sandra Lyne Joanne T. Machado Dawn Malandra Erica Mannion 47 Kelly A. Margarida Dino Martin Jeffrey J. Martin Lynn M. Martin Mellissa E. Martin Deborah Martins Karen M. Martins Nancy M. Martins Maria L. Massa Angelina M. Matton Michelle McDermott Sandra F. Martins 48 THE TRADITION CONTINUES 49 CLASS OF 1987 Deborah M. Medeiros Elizabeth A. Medeiros Christian Medeiros Deborah L. Medeiros Lucilio J. Medeiros Michael S. Medeiros Nancy Medeiros Raauel M. Medeiros 50 THE TRADITION CONTINUES. Sonia Medeiros Christine M. Melanson Ann Marie Mello Scott Medeiros 51 CLASS OF 1987 Maria L Melo Tina L. Michaud John Menard Dean P. Miniacei Paulo G. Mendes Olivia Miranda Gina Moniz Maria A. Moniz Wendy R. Moniz Elizabeth Monte THE TRADITION CONTINUES M David Muir Donna L. Murphy Sean Murphy Daniel J. Nasiff Mark E. Niewola Linda Nunes Michele M. Niles Ida C. O'Brien Ingrid Nosko Aline Oliveira Leanne Noversa f Darrin J. OLiveira 53 1987 Sharon E, Oliveira Teresa M. Oliver n mb J. Russell Oliveira Luis Oliveira Dale M. Pacheco Anne O. Pacheco Christine Pacheco Isabel Pacheco Jason Pacheco Jessica Pacheco Natalie M. Pacheco 54 THE TRADITION CONTINUES 55 CLASS OF 1987 Liberio Patricio Gordon Palmer Kimberly M, Paul Rosemarie B. Paquette Steve R. Parker Celina F. Pavao Danielle M. Pavao Trade A. Pavao 56 THE TRADITION CONTINUES James Pereira Scott Pereira Joseph D. Pevide Maria C. Pereira Maria D. Pereira Teresa Pereira Vanessa M. Pereira Paul Pereira Linh T. Phuong Ana E. Perry 57 CLASS OF 1987 Michelle Pichette Denise P. Poitras Michael D. Piela John F. Pimental Jorge T, Pombo Catherine Ponte Dennis A. Plante George Ponte THE TRADITION CONTINUES Karen L. Proulx Lisa M. Quigley Kristen Quinn Deborah J. Ramsden Denise M. Raposa Kimberly S. Raposa Leslie A. Raposa Francisco I. Raposo Kim M. Raposo Lisa M. Raposo Lisa A. Rapoza Saulina Raposo 59 CLASS OF 1987 James Rapoza Lisa A. Rapoza Messias M. Rebelo Debbie A. Rego Debra Rego Susan E. Rego Joseph J. Reilly Maria M. Reis Luisa M. Resendes Margarida Resendes Regina M. Resendes Chris J. Rezendes 60 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Jesse Richard Sandra D. Richard David P. Robinette Tracey B. Robinson Andrea I. Rodrigues Antonio M. Rodrigues Beverly Rodrigues Jerald L Rodrigues Ruth Rodrigues Kenneth Roy Richard Roy James Sahady Jr. 61 CLASS OF 1987 Gilberta M. Sampaio Cheryl A. Santos Jeri-Lyn L. Sanchez Joanne Sanson Debra Santos John P. Santos Charlene Santos Paul J. Santos % Richard N. Santos Scott C Santos Wendy A. Santos Michael Saramago THE TRADITION CONTINUES Maria Sebastiao Pamela Y. Sikora Joseph F. Senra Jennifer E. Serpa Clotilde Silva Rose A. Silva William F. Sheahan Stephanie Silva Steven E. Silva Donna M. Silvia Edward Silvia Jr. Kenneth Silvia Jr. 63 CLASS OF 1987 64 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Jeff B. Soares Lisa A. Soares Jeffrey M. Soares Maria D. Soares Karen A, Soares Maria R. Soares Karen A. Soares Nancy Soares 65 THE TRADITION CONTINUES THE TRADITION CONTINUES Victoria B. Souza Daniel F. Sullivan Robin M. St. Pierre William Stanton Jr. Stephen E. Sullivan Erica A. Sweeney Scott R. Stets Cheryl Szargowicz CLASS OF 1987 68 THE TRADITION CONTINUES 69 CLASS OF 1987 Brian D. Timberlake Jodi A. Tessier Christine Travassos Daniel Thibault Sophie Travassos Joseph A. Travers Janet Travis 70 THE TRADITION CONTINUES Patricia A. Tremblay Karen M. Valcourt Christine M. Valente Tracey A. Valente Vincent J. Valois Jr. Gail A. Ventura Delia M. Vieira Kathleen Vieira Lori Ann Vieira Armando G. Viveiros Colleen M. Viveiros Linda A. Viveiros CLASS OF 1987 Lori Anne Viveiros Kathleen A. Whipp Lucia ML Viveiros Robert Viveiros Kevin L. White Holli Whitson Tiberio B. Viveiros William F. Whitty THE TRADITION CONTINUES 7 J FACULTY John R. Correiro To the Class of 1987: High School graduation is one of the major milestones of your young lives. Hopefully, it is only one of many you will experience as you mature to adulthood and suc- cess in your chosen fields. Today, however, is a celebration for you and your fam- ilies; a celebration of accomplishment; a celebration of completing your prescribed course of high school stud- ies, and the celebration of the beginning of your adult lives. In celebrating this important passage, remember the lessons taught by your teachers at Durfee, and in the public schools; remember with joy and appreciation the happy times of high school; and remember with an eye to the future, the challenges that high school posed to you, and which you met successfully. And finally, re- member the support of your parents and the pride they express in your accomplishments today. From all of us in the Public Schools - Good luck and God Bless you all! John R. Correiro Superintendent of Schools Superintendent Administration As members of the one-hundredth graduating class of Durfee High School, you carry on a proud tradition of excellence. From every report, you especially have been an outstanding class in every way, and you are therefore especially i well qualified to be the centennial class. When, in the year 2012, you are having your twenty- fifth reunion, you will be much older, just possibly much wiser, your ranks thinned by classmates who have passed on; and you will look back upon your distinctive role as Durfee centennaries with a real sense of pride and satis- faction, not only for what Durfee has given you these past four years, but for what you have given Durfee. Your contributions to the life and spirit and excellence of Dur- fee will have become part of this great school's history. I congratulate you on becoming a part of the living traditions that are continuing into their second century. Welcome to that great gathering of proud alumni one hundred years strong! 76 James S. Panos Principal James S. Panos Principal Marina Ventura, vice-principal William Molloy, vice-principal George Kelly, vice-principal 77 John Kiley, vice-principal Vincent Fitzgerald, admin, assistant JEROME MARQUES foreign language JEAN MIZAK special needs RAYMOND MEDEIROS, SR. junior advisor MARGARET CURT sophomore advisor ELAINE MORRIS freshman advisor NORMAND PHENIX senior advisor WILLIAM BRADBURY business MICHAEL CRANE mathematics MARCEL PERRY computer science Class Advisors, Directors, JOHN BRANCO library JOHN CONNELL chapter I EDWARD COSTAR student services HAZEL DONNELLY social studies GLENDA GOLDBERG work experience THOMAS KARAM athletics JOHN PIETRUSZKA English m STEPHEN UCHMAN vocational JOHN VIEIRA science 79 And Department Heads Belisario Almeida Gerald Almeida JoAnn Arruda- Sunderland Catherine B. Assad Henry J. Attar Ronald J. Bettencourt Tilden Bogus Alan Borges Jacqueline T. Bradley Ronald Bramwell Robert Brough David j. Broughton John J. Burns Thomas F. Burns John P, Byron, Jr, Manuel R. Cabral 80 Bruce D. Clarke Lillian D. Clement William E, Clithero Susan A, Collins 81 John J. Conforti John G. Connell Jane I. Constant Sandra E, Curtis Barbara E, Daley John W. Cummings Robert Dempsey Winifred Dimock Robert R. Dube Roger H. Dubois Susan Dunse 82 Rita B. Corneau John DeMendonca James E. Donnelly Robert Dupont John F. Ferreira Robert L. Ferreira jane S. Fiore Cassandra Fitzgerald Kenneth Ford 83 Manuel Goncalves Cynthia Good John F, Gorman Fernando Goulart Geraldine M. Gregory Paul 5. Grillo Paula Grillo Nancy jane Gurness 4 Robert H. Hackett Frank J. Jordan Thomas Khoury Donald C. Harding Denise A. Jacques Eleanor Hartley Lynda J.Johnson Nathalie Kaufman Katherine M. Kitchen Edward F. Kelly Marie L. Knight Dennis Haworth Lorraine Joncas Edward B. Keyes Stanley M. Kupiec 85 Francis J. LaCava Edward Lambert Peter M. Landoch Joyce A. Landry Juliet G. Lapointe Kenneth J. Lappin Norman Laurianno Paul R. Lavigne 86 Margot A. Lavoie Susan Lavoie Mark T. Leary Rosemarie Levesque Majorie J, Little John W. Martini Michael J, McDonald William E. McMahon John V. Medeiros Raymond Medeiros Jr, Thomas Medeiros Claire Melanson Charles Mendes George J, Moniz Irene S. Monte William T. Mullaly 87 Vincent Occhiutti Daniel O'Connell James E, O'Neil Charles Pacheco Robert Pacheco Marlyse Pikul Sandra E, Powell Leonard A, Paiva Audrey Poitras Jacqueline A. Proulx Paul Peloquin Gaetano Polselli Edward Perry Denise Quinn 88 William dosReis Joseph F. Reis Robert A. Richard Joyce P. Riley Augustine Rocha fjanmiac Rvvrho 89 Alfred Simbro Leo Sirois Brenda Sisson Peter A. Sarantakis John Skammels Robert P. Souza John H. Springer Gail M. Squillace w Cremilde C. Stavros Frederick Storch Elizabeth T. Sullivan Linda Sunderland- Toupin Alfred C. Tavares James Tavares Jr. Thomas Tavares 91 Robert Taylor Raymond Thompson Michael Travers Robert C. Tremblay Donna Valente Gerald P. Valente Janice Vieira Michael J. Vieira David I. Ward Stanley Weber James F. Wilcox Ethel Winokoor 9J Donald P. Massoud Jimmy McRoy William Fusaro Charles Howayeck Rosemary M. Melvin Richard B. O'Connor Daniel J. Sheahan Frank M. Silvia 94 Kathryn D'Adamo Phyllis Miranda Eileen Medeiros Geraldine Desmarais Sharyn Desmarais Maureen Alecrim Abilio Fernandes Elizabeth Methe Elizabeth Reagan Carol Souza Kathleen Walsh Not Pictured Madeline G.Amarello Robert Dunse Eileen Murphy Patricia Archer Gail Dybowski Pauline C Nadeau Edward J. Blake Collette Fortan Susan P. Frcdette Bertrand A. Bouffard Charles A. Frascatore Gwendolyn F. Perry Dorothy H. Bradbury Anne Marie Grillo Robert M, Ponte Margaret M. Brogan Judith A. johnsoni Margaret L. Pruitt Beverly J. Cambra Dorothy G. Lecomte Phyllis C Pytel Joan T. Carfagno Mary Lenaghan Richard H. Roy Pauline L. Carreira Cecile A. Levesque Ronald St. Martin Mary G. Clement Marie V. Lizak Virginia Shaugnessy William K. Coady Aileen Mack Jean Shea Muriel A. Cote Deborah L. Machado Glen A, Shoesmith Anthony T. Daponte Jeannette Masse Andrea Sullivan Debra Davis Catherine McMullen Norberto Teves Paul DeMondonca John Medeiros, J r. Sharon A. Day 9S HISTORY 100 YEARS OF Although we celebrate B.M.C. Durfee High School of Fall River's centennial this year, the history of secondary education in the city goes back more than 100 years, A private local high school opened on May 10, 1849, but the first building erected for the purpose of educating its youth was built by the town in 1852. George B. Stone, headmaster of the private school on Franklin Street, was appointed first principal of the wooden Fall River High School on June Street. The opening of the school was just a beginning. In 1874, Fall River became the first city to provide free textbooks to all pupils. However, with the city's concern about education, came even more students who wanted to be educated — more students than the high school building could handle. Due to the overcrowded situation, a new building was planned in 1882. It became a reality in 1883, as a result of a lavish gift from Mrs. Mary B. Young, in memory of her son Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee. On June 15, 1887, the new B.M.C. Durfee High School on Rock Street opened with William H. Lambert as its principal. The impressive granite structure with its clock tower and observatory was considered by most to be the finest educational facility on the east coast. In 1890, Lambert died. Shortly after his death, the students raised enough money to pay for a statue of the man who had directed the move from the small wooden high school to the majestic new facility. The bust of Lambert was displayed for many years in the study hall of the Durfee building. It is now on display in the principal's office of the new high school on Elsbree Street. Just one year later, the Durfee community suffered another loss. In March of 1891, the school's benefactor, Mary B. Young, died. Other changes affecting the school were also taking place. Doctor Robert F. Leighton, who succeeded Lambert as principal, retired after a short stay. His successor, Charles C. Ramsey also surprised the community by resigning in 1902 to work for a mining firm. George F. Pope took over temporarily, followed by John R. Ferguson. He, too, stayed but a short time, transfering to the Brayton Avenue Grammar School. In 1911, work began on the Fall River Technical High School. To make room, the old Fall River High School was demolished. It had been renamed the Foster Hooper School and used as a grammar school. The Technical High School was completed in 1913, with William H. Dooley as its principal. Besides offering technical and business courses, it provided facilities for students who were already beginning to crowd the Durfee building. 98 EXCELLENCE Principal Dooley outlined the purpose of the Technical High School in January 1914. He wrote, 'The Fall River Technical High School represents the type of high school that is meeting with great success throughout the country ' The new high school was called upon to meet the new educational needs of the growing industrial nation. When the school first opened, the aim of the girls' courses was to develop womanly attributes and to train for the home and other feminine occupations. Because of this philosophy, it became necessary to separate the boys from the girls in most classes. Dooley also pointed out that there were enough extracurricular activities available. The following clubs were established in the school: Debating Club for the boys. Arts and Crafts Club for girls, Mathematics Club, Power Club, Mechanical Drawing Club, German Club, French Club, and Dramatic Club for girls. During the first years of the high school, pupils were admitted without passing any examinations, and left without any type of ceremony. No diplomas were given. In the city, an influenza epidemic occurred in 1918, and the technical building was converted into a hospital. That same year, B.M.C. Durfee High School and the Fall River Technical High School merged. Charles K. Moulton served as principal, succeeding Dooley and Durfee Principal Frederick W. Plummer. The freshmen and sophomores were housed in the Technical Building, and the juniors and seniors used the Durfee building. In 1924, other new courses included household economics to train girls to keep house in a practical way so that in later life there will be no wastefulness. Also started in 1924 were drama and debating courses, which later were required of all seniors. During the 1920's, another Durfee institution was started. In 1921, the Durfee Hilltop, the school's newspaper began publication. It fol- lowed the Premier, Fall River High School and Durfee's first publica- tion, and the Tech Quarterly, published at the Technical High School. The freshman class was transfered from the Technical Building to the new James Madison Morton Junior High School building on November 1, 1926. Ninth graders from the South End attended Henry Lord Junior High School. The year of 1927 was not a completely pleasant one for the students. The name of the school was changed back to Fall River High School. The graduating class and alumni were not pleased and raised their voices in protest. DURFEE: 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE On April 10, 1927, a major tragedy struck. The Technical Building was completely destroyed by fire. Despite the sadness aroused, the students still followed through with plans for graduation. In the June issue of Durfee Hilltop, there was some good news. As a class gift, the Durfee clocks were illuminated. Lights were placed on the sides of the building, aiming up at the black clock faces. The gift was valued at $227. To raise the money, each student brought in 50 cents. Principal Charles V. Carroll accepted the gift on June 17, 1927. B.M.C. Durfee High School returned in January of 1928. The school was renamed by a five to four vote of the School Committee. A new Technical Building opened in September of 1930, offering modern facilities to the students of Fall River. Not all was good that year however; 1930 also brought about the cre- ation of the Fall River Finance Board. The state fiscal watch- dog agency was established when the city defaulted on its bonds. Throughout the city, a feeling of powerlessness lived on, due to the loss of financial control. At the high school, however, the newspaper was attempting to do something about school spirit. In 1931, the Durfee Hilltop sponsored a song writing con- test. The winning composition was to be used as the school anthem. It was suggested that the music be taken from the Cornell Alma Mater Song. The eventual winner of the contest was John Watkinson, a member of the class of 1931. His words continue to be sung today. The fall of 1933 brought about two decisions which involved the passing between the two buildings which made up Durfee. Walks were suggested leading from the west side of Durfee down to Rock Street, and plans were presented at the School Committee meeting. Permission to close Rock Street to traffic for five minute intervals was granted to Principal Carroll by Police Chief Abel J. Violette and Commissioner of Public Works Thomas J. Logan. School traffic officers were given the responsibility of placing the signs and seeing that they were obeyed. The traffic pattern was not the only change in the high school area. Not far from the school at Alumni Field, alter- ations were being made. Improvements to Alumni Field, which opened in 1907, were made in the early 1930's. New bleachers were dedicated on November 5, 1932, providing a seating capacity of approxi- mately 2500 people. A strip of land consisting of 600 feet by 30 feet improved the baseball diamond and a quarter mile track was added in the fall of 1933. In 1934, Bishop James E, Cassidy started a drive for funds to build a new dug-out at the field. The $1,000 contribution] he made set off a drive which resulted in over $10,000 in dona- tions for the dug-out fund. The dedication was held on No- vember 17, 1934. Mills continued to close in the 1930's. In April of 1935, the Hilltop reacted by urging the community leaders and students to write letters to the President of the United States, asking for aid to New England textile industries. The original Technical High School building faced June Street. Alumni Field Thanksgiving 1946 100 Also in the 1930's, John Mann was given approval by the Works Progress Administration to paint murals on the walls of the auditorium in the Technical Building. He investigated the history of Fall River in the Public Library and began painting his murals in the Westall School and completed them in the Weetamoe Milk The first set of murals, which are still intact in what is now the Matthew J. Kuss Middle School, deals with the local Indi- ans. The second focuses on the Revolutionary War to the 1860's. In the background, the murals present scenes from Fall River's cotton mills. As Mann recorded the history of the city, an important part of it ended. The Fall River Line, with its majestic white steam- ships, ceased operation in 1937. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the school became involved with the war effort. During fifth period, stu- dents listened to radios in the Technical, Durfee, and Westall auditoriums, and heard history being made. They heard Presi- dent Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress for a declaration of war against japan. The students took the situation seriously and waited to find out how they could help defend their country. Throughout the war, Durfee students provided support. Christmas of 1945 was the first peaceful Christmas after four years of fighting, which resulted in the loss of men and money. World War II also taught the students as no other war in the history of the world how destructive mankind may be. The end of the war effort also brought the end of a local crisis. The Finance Board ended its monitoring of city finances, and after World War II, Fall River began to attract the garment industry in a big way. Many women found jobs in the shops, and the Firestone plant provided work for many city men. In 1946, veterans studied to receive their high school diplo- mas. At least 160 former members of the armed forces entered the high school in the fall. Luke Urban was credited with developing its youth on the athletic fields of Durfee. Mr. Urban came to Fall River in 1940 to work in the high school athletic program as head coach of basketball, baseball and football. As a student at Technical High School, he had dominated the playing fields. Later, as coach, he rallied the teams to victory. He served as athletic director from 1948-1967. In 1947, seniors voted to wear caps and gowns for the first time in Durfee's history. The rental fee for the cap and gown was $2.00, but this eliminated the expense of white dresses for the girls. Charles V. Carroll, principal of B.M.C Durfee High School since 1925, died at home on October 9, 1952. The announce- ment of his death was made in home room on October 10th, and school was dismissed for the day. Mr. Ambrose F. Keeley was selected principal in December of 1952. The libraries in the schools, both new and old, carry his name. Succeeding Keeley as principal was Robert J. Nagle. He had been vice principal at Henry Lord Junior High School, as well as a classroom teacher, before his appointment in 1960. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Novem- ber of 1963, and the increasing involvement in Vietnam, changed the feeling of the country. Young people left Fall River to find better economic opportunities elsewhere. In 1968, the Englehardt Report pointed out the desperate need for a new high school. In 1969, protests hit the Durfee campus. Students were trying to get rid of a dress code which prohibited long hair, and jeans, and forced girls to wear dresses or skirts. In the end, the dress code was changed, and the newspaper took the position that the radicals were just a small percentage of the 2036 students in the school. In August of 1970, the city of Fall River assured that the senior class would graduate from an accredited school, and the students of the city would have a modern high school. Principal Thomas W, Hammond retired at the end of the 1971 school year. Succeeding Hammond in the fall of 1972 was James F. Nicoletti. His tenure was fairly short, with Edward P. Morgan appointed to the office in 1975. The new high school was scheduled to open the next fall. The same year, other changes were made. The bilingual pro- gram went into effect, enabling non-English speaking stu- dents to use the school. There were still other modifications. A demerit system re- placed detention as the form of punishement specified by a new discipline code. Team teaching, open classrooms, identifi- cation cards, and rotating schedules were among the changes made in anticipation of the modern school. The new school also included a courtyard, a modern gymna- sium, which had showers in both the boys and the girls locker rooms, as well as an indoor pool. There was also a large, fully equipped auditorium, sprawling, carpetted hallways and well- lighted classrooms. In May of 1978, the sophomores and juniors, along with the existing faculty, began the transition to the new high school on Elsbree Street. The new complex opened in October of 1978, after the city's first teachers' strike was resolved. When the doors of the new 27.5 million dollar school opened, it housed nearly 4,000 stu- dents and more than 200 staff members. 101 DURFEE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Another change which coincided with the opening of the school was the appointment of a new principal James S. Panos was named to to post of the huge concrete complex in the fall of 1978. In November of the same year, the football field on Elsbree Street was dedicated to Malcolm P. Aldrich. Ceremonies to honor the 79 year old alumnus were held on Thanksgiving Day, during half-time ceremonies at the Durfee-New Bedford game. Aldrich was born in Fall River in 1900 to the late Stanley A. and Jane S. Aldrich. He attended B.M.C. Durfee High School where his football talent began to show. After graduating from Durfee, he entered Yale University. In 1920, Aldrich was injured in a shoe hop tackle with Luke Urban, but he returned in 1921 stronger than ever. Aldrich did maintain his Fall River contacts. In 1922, he returned to Fall River to referee the Durfee-New Bedford game. He also recieved an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Bradford Durfee College of Technology, which merged with a New Bedford institution to become Southeast- ern Massachusetts University. Less than a month later, Aldrich's contemporary, Luke Ur- ban, received a similar honor. The massive field house was dedicated to Urban on December 15, 1978. At the time of the dedication. Urban was asked for a high- light from his long high school coaching career. He mentioned the 1948 basketball team which won the Eastern Massachu- setts championship and went on to defeat Westerly for the New England title. In March of 1980, the old telescope was moved from Rock Street to the new high school. The telescope was cleaned, and restored by students under the direction of teacher Dennis Howarth. Once completed, the telescope was housed in a new aluminum dome, donated by Durfee alumnus Dr. Roger Violette. With the tower no longer part of the new school, a more appropriate symbol was being searched out. In 1980, John Connell, a teacher at the high school, designed a new logo. It consisted of the words 'B.M.C. Durfee Hilltoppers in the form of a mountain, with two students climbing the crest to reach their goals. Having overseen the move to the new high school, Robert J. Nagle retired as Superintendent of Schools on August 30,1980. He had been in charge of local education for 17 years. John R. Correiro was selected to replace Nagle, and he continues to serve as Fall River's Superintendent today. In the fall of 1980, Proposition 2 1 2 hit the state. By limiting the the level of taxation, it produced severe cut-backs in the offerings at the high school. It also provided new challenges which Durfee and the rest of the city schools met. Despite Proposition 2 1 2, Durfee continued to develop new ways to serve the community. In 1981, the school's television studio began broadcasting over the local cable network. Dur- ing the same year, the orchestra travelled to Vienna, Austria to represent North America in a music festival. Keeley Library in the new Durfee High School was the site of the Fall River Historical Exposition in the fall of 1981. An impressive group of displays saluted the city's rich past in the school's large library. After being open for several years, B.M.C. Durfee High School of Fall River was officially dedicated on November 1, 1981. Among the invited guests were Senator Edward M. Ken- nedy and Mayor Carlton M. Viveiros. Local educators and civic leaders going back to 1968, when the plans to build a new high school began, also were in attendance. The festivities were held in the Nagle Auditorium and saluted the traditions and potential of Durfee High School. The contributions of student journalists in Fall River were recalled in January of 1982 when the Durfee Hilltop celebrated 100 years of high school newspapers in the city. Highlighted by a 160 page hard-cover book called In Print, edited by Hilltop advisor Michael J. Vieira, the occasion recalled the first news- paper, the Premier, which began publication in 1882, and its successors, the Tech Quarterly and the Durfee Hilltop. The Work Experience Program and the Mentor Program were designed to meet the needs of certain students in the school. Both were started in 1983. The Work Experience Program, coordinated by Glenda Goldberg, made its debut at Durfee in 1983. Funded jointly by the school and local businesses, it allows students to leave school early and receive credit for working. The Mentor Program, headed first by Helen Marie Booth and now by Elaine Kyriakakis, brings students and experts together for an enriching experience. They weren't the only changes in the mid-eighties. Weight- ed grades, new attendance and tardiness policies, and other regulations were put into effect by the Steering Committee, a group of administration, faculty, and students. Computers also began to spread throughout Durfee in the about the same time. Students were able to take classes in programming, and to use computers for other tasks. The ad- ministration also began computerization of the daily absentee list, as well as report cards and other notices. In 1984, Durfee's basketball team made another trek to the state tournament. Led by Thomas Skip Karam, the squad were Division One Champions, adding another banner to the field house collection. Karam, who started coaching in 1960, topped the 500 victory mark in 1986. In addition to serving as coach, he also has been the school department's athletic direc- tor, a position which was made full-time in 1986. 103 DURFEE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Throughout the 1980's, students travelled to foreign lands and exchange students visited Fall River. A variety of art com- petitions, and musical performances focused on the arts, Dur- fee publications grew and expanded, new equipment allowed students to gain experiences in computerized typesetting, and the staffs were called upon to provide services for the growing school department. There were also great celebrations, including the Shake- speare Festival, which brought the school together. Outstand- ing productions, including Senior Follies brought students together to perform and entertain the community. Durfee's reputation as being a force in the athletic arena was not diminished in the more recent history. A variety of sports for both boys and girls provided a means for students to excel. Other programs such as Project Adventure allowed those not so athletic to have a sense of accomplishment. Weekend and evening recreation programs opened the outstanding facility to the community. By naming sections of the building to remember the contri- butions of such individuals as Arthur Frank, Morton Dean, Robert J. Nagle, Karen Jarabek, Fred Budda, and Joseph Ra- poso, the students were provided with reminders of what ac- complishments are possible after graduation. But not all students were successful at Durfee. Just one year after a task force of community leaders and educators identi- fied a shocking dropout rate of nearly 50 percent, efforts were made to keep students in school. A summer school, and other programs reduced the rate to 39 percent. At Durfee, a series of murals and other projects were under- taken by a committee of students and staff. The group, known as Durfee Pride, was charged with improving the physical surroundings at the school and to help students be proud of their school. While there have been changes of buildings and staffs, the pride in Durfee was the one constant thread which ran through the more than one hundred years of high school life. The support of alumni, and the community interest in the school has helped the students accomplish a great deal. One hundred years have come and gone leaving many mem- ories to all who attended Durfee. Some memories may be fonder than others, but the strength and loyalty from both students and faculty has kept the wonderful gift from Mrs. Mary B. Young alive. We'll always remember the times we shared walking through the halls of the school she donated in memory of her son, Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee. Research and writing for most of this section was done by Diane Chretian. Parts of this appeared in In Print, which was edited by Michael J. Vieira and published in 1982, 104 105 DURFEE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 106 Mary Brayton Young Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee THE MOTHER OF DURFEE Mary Brayton, the daughter of Israel and Kezia Anthony Brayton was born in South Somerset in 1814. Her father kept a country store, which with his farm furnished a livelihood for his large family. Mary was the eldest of the children and in 1834 she became a teacher in the public schools. She continued in this occupation until 1841. The next year she was married to Major Bradford Durfee, an exceedingly wealthy man. Bradford Matthew Chaloner Durfee was born to them on the 15th of June, 1843. Major Durfee died the same year, leaving his fortune to his infant child. In 1851, Mrs. Durfee married the Reverend Jeremiah Young, a Congregational minister. He left the ministry soon after, however, and entered into business. Ten years later, in 1861, he died being survived by his wife and son Bradford who was then eighteen years old. Bradford Durfee, during the next eleven years which were to complete his brief span of life, was able to accomplish much which brought credit upon himself and blessing to those about him. Having graduated from Yale, he presented to his Alma Mater a dormitory known as Durfee Hall. This is one of the buildings forming the Quadrangle of Yale College. There is no doubt that if he had lived he would have done still greater things for the public good. Death, however, claimed him in his twenty-ninth year on September 13th, 1872. His mother, Mrs. Young, from whom Bradford Durfee had inherited many of his virtues, who had also encouraged and assisted him in his philanthropic enterprises, presented to the City of Fall River our present High School as a memorial of her son. A special enactment of the Massachusetts Legislature was necessary to enable the city to accept this magnificent build- ing. At the time of its erection the B.M.C. Durfee High School was the finest in the country. The gift included an endowment of $50,000 to assist in the maintenance the school. Mrs. Young throughout her life gave liberally of her riches to aid those who were worthy and who needed assistance. While she never tired of doing what appeared to her to be her duty, she never sought prominence in any way and preferred her gifts should go unheralded. In 1840 Mrs.Young became a menber of the First Congrega- tional Church and continued an ardent worker in all its benev- olences until failing health forbade such activities. She was also elected one of the Board of Managers of the local anti- slavery society in 1837. She was the main support of numerous charities. When her death came on March 23,1891 many hearts were sad and in many an eye glistened a tear. Mrs. Young was beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances who mourned for her not only as a public benefactor but as kind-hearted, loyal friend. Lillian S. Gray '13 107 DURFEE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE The original Technical High School building was destroyed by fire. 1 LE The new Technical High School building became part of Durfee High School when the two merged. J ima JHaier Raiae nur praises l|igl| to Burfee Alma 3®ater bear. ®ofoering l|igf| besibe tljc riuer, Jiabiant beacon clear. CoUe anb praise toe renber eUer jGoices raise on Ipglj, lloub toe sing of Burfee’s glory ®o tlje eartt] anb sky. (Sob preserue for JVlma JJHater tanbarbs stanncl| anb true, JHigl] aloft foe’ll lift Ijer banner rigljt foitl] urfee’s ljue. BJulpt 339athinson, 33 tip tunc f tip Cornell JfltuOeraity JSong 109 DURFEE: 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE no The community said farewell to the old Durfee building in December of 1986. A new chapter began for the building when the city turned it over to the state judicial system. in DURFEE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 112 113 REMINISCING 9 i REMINl 116 5CING 117 frun hr) C) 118 SCING MOST ACADEMIC Sarah Wilcox MOST POPULAR Lisa Rapoza MOST ATHLETIC Dee Vieira MOST TALENTED Wendy Moniz MOST SPIRITED FUNNIEST FRIENDLIEST MOST ACADEMIC Rex Galla moza MOST POPULAR Mitch Lown MOST ATHLETIC Joey Kazen MOST SPIRITED Mike McMahon MOST TALENTED FUNNIEST FRIENDLIEST John Costa Jason Pacheco Scott Hornby REMIN PERSON ISCING i ALITY 121 REMINIS Jason Pacheco, President Paul Pereira, Treasurer Jamie Sahady, Secretary Stacy Hubbard, Reporter Donna Banville, Representative Eve Marie Branco, Representative STUDENT Sarah Wilcox, Representative CING Scott Hornby, Treasurer LEADERS Jeff Soares, Secretary REMINI 124 KERR MILL FIRE 1987 SCING FRIENDS I 12' SPORTS Baseball (14-6) Paced by solid defense and steady hitting, the 1986 Durfee Baseball team enjoyed a successful 14-6 season. Despite slumping near mid-sea- son, coach Ray Medeiros' Hilltop- pers qualified for the state tourney. After defeating West Roxbury 9-0 in the opening round, Durfee even- tually bowed to perennial power- house Brockton. Pitchers Norm Dumont and John Cippolini enjoyed prosperous campaigns as senior pitchers. Du- mont and classmates Tim Plante, and Mike Smith were the most pro- ductive from the plate. The offensive attack led by Joe Senra, Smith, John McDonald and Tom D'Ambrosio combined strong hitting and excellent base-running, essentials for a winning season. With several talented veterans returning,, the Toppers are looking forward to another successful sea- son. Seniors expected back in the starting lineup include D'Ambro- sio, Senra, and Charlie Guimond. 128 129 Girls' Softball (18-2) The 1986 girl's softball teams had some rebuilding to do at the start of the season but kept their expectations high. Still, most con- sidered their chances to repeat as Eastern Massachusettes Division One champions to be very slim. The Toppers ignored the critics, however, capturing the SMC Divi- sion One crown and finishing with an impressive 18-2 overall record. The only two regular season de- feats came in non-leaguers. Toward the end of the season, against Taunton and Brockton. Coach Jack Campbell's Toppers Came ever-so-close to repeating as South Sectional champions as well, being edged out in extra-innings by Dartmouth in the Sectional finals. The graduation of Boston Globe all-start pitcher Ann Gibbons left a big void on the mound but Robin Desrosiers and Kris Whipp filled the slack in the pitching rotation more than adequately. In fact, Des- rosiers built a reputation as one of the better young hurlers in the area. The offensive attack was provid- ed by some seasoned veterans cap- tain Cindy Mello, voted Most Valuable Player. Varsity returners Colleen Karl, Mimi Larrivee, and Delia Viera also showed their strength at the plate. The prospects for the 1987 Hill- toppers look just as promising. There are numerous starters re- turning to the lineup, especially in key positions. There should also be plenty of depth. 110 131 Boys7 Tennis (1-10) The boys tennis team managed just one win in the 1986 season but coach Tom Medeiros is optimistic about the upcoming season. With several returning starters in the lineup, the 1987 combine should be hungry for success. Captain Scott Santos, a veteran starter, will pace the team while Brian Mikolaysak, Jay Ferieira and Pat Mello should also be big contri- butes. An addition of some under- class potential should also aid the cause. 132 Girls' Tennis (1-11) The 1986 season was definitely thought of as a rebuilding year for the girls tennis team. Sophomores and freshmen made up most of the team. This perhaps is a good omen for things to come. The girls won just one match in 12 outings but showed tremendous determination, sportsmanship, and a desire to improve Despite the overwhelming odds, last year's se- niors Melissa Dennis and Kim Wong checked in with valiant ef- forts as the number one and two single players. The doubles teams were made up of Christine Valente and Andrea Boucher, Kelly Camara with Kerry Clarkin, who turned in a surprising effort as a varsity newcomer. Amanda Golden, Amy Souza, Colleen Carey, Tracy Souza, Joan Darcy, and Michelle Theberge rounded out the club and should be responsible for success in the fu- ture. 134 13 Boys' Spring Track (4-4) The 1986 boys spring track team inished with a 4 win, 4 loss record, loaches Robert Taylor and Tom lotelho are optimistic, about the eason to come, although the team ost many seniors due to ;raduation. Captains Dan Harrington and irian Corey, both seniors, had ban- ter years. Harrington's best dis- ance in the pole vault. (10'6 ) was he school record, while Brian Zorey posted his personal best in he mile (4:46). In the 880, Steve Jrightman showed great determi- vation running it in 2:03 against he tough Bishop Feehan. Returning veterans for the team nclude Matt Attar, who holds re- ords of 6'3 in the high jump and a ersonal best of 152'6 in the jave- in. Chris Rezendes will pace the earn in the 100 with a best of 10.4 seconds. Junior pole vaulter Steve Jradbury is expected to dominate hat event, while Eddie Rego, a ju- nior, will run the two mile and oth- r distance events. 36 T3; Girls Track (7-1) The girls' spring track team showed much promise again in 1986. Even after a move up from SMC Division Three to Two, coach Dave Ozug couldn't have been more pleased with the squad's per- formance both individually and as a group. The Toppers possessed some of the finest area competitors in some events. Sarah Wilcox and Michelle St.Laurent were two of the best dis- tance runners in the state while Wendy Moniz was a top all-around performers. Dominating the long jump, triple jump, 100 and 200 me- ter dashes. Meanwhile, Debbie Rego broke a school record in the javelin in the first meet of the season, throwing an outstanding 92' 7 . In the high jump, Katie Sullivan and Danielle Pavao were standouts. 139 Golf Team (5-9-2) Although somewhat of a rebuild- ing season, coach Richard Roy's golfers made much progress in the 1986 campaign, despite finishing at a 5-9-2 mark. While last year's seniors Paul Medeiros and Joe Couglin provided experience and leadership, under- classmen Bobby Coleman, Joe Reil- ly and Steve Sullivan earned plenty of respect throughout the league. In fact, Coleman was selected as an alternate for the state championships. One of the biggest highlight of the season had to be a big win over previously undefeated Dennis-Yar- mouth, 14-0 heading into the match. Coughlin's dramatic 20-foot putt on one of the final holes help propel his team to victory. 140 141 Football Team (7-2-1) The 1986 Durfee Football team enjoyed great success, due to the great coaching and the team's de- sire to win. Head coach Tom Botelho's Hill- topper lost to Feehan and Taunton in the first two outings. But due to their hard work and grit the team pulled together to win seven games straight. (Something that hasn't been done for 20 years.) Tri-captian Joe Kazen, James Frascatore, and Mike McMahon were the sparks of the team. Quar- terback Chris Rezendes also a standout took a amajor part in the team s success. Going into New Bedford on Thanksgiving Day: Durfee boosted a 7-2 win hoping to win number 8 in a row. Durfee's only score was in the first quarter on their second pos- session. Joe Kazen brought the ball down to the one on a 85 yard run and Chris Rezendes sneeked to pavdirt. Dennis Anselmo booted the extra point. New Bedford later scored and the score remained 7-7. This didn't put damper on the Top- pers' great season though. A record of 7-2-1 is the best in the last 20 I years and has put Durfee Football back on the map. Although the Durfee defense was the catalyst for the team's suc- cess, also noteworthy was the Top- per offensive line led by Norm Phenix, Brian Faria, Jeff Martin, Mike Foley, Arthor Leventis, and Scott Perreira. This group of guys didn't get much credit, but was considered by many to be the rea- son that the Toppers had great su- I cess running the ball. They led the I way for fullback JoeKazen, who av- I eraged over 100 a game. Mike Me- I Mahon who rushed for over 600 I yards and quarterback Chris Re- I zendes who led the team with 9 I rushing touchdowns and 5 through I the air, also deserves credit. 142 14'. 14-4 14 146 Volleyball (17-1) The Durfee girls volleyball team skillfully opened the season by winning their first 17 games. Their first home game against Barnsta- ble, followed by 7 other games also won at home. The Toppers also won all their away matches, except for the Division 2 State Champi- ons, Case. It, however, was a close game. The Toppers were only 1 serve away from taking it to the third and final game. After the regular season, the Toppers succeeded in earning a spot in the State Tourney, as well as a chance for a shot at Southern Massachusetts title. In the first playoff game with North Quincy, Durfee fell 3 games to 1 in the best of five. The Toppers won their third game against North Quincy and were only 1 serve away from taking the match to five games. Unfortunately, they lost, but they still had a very successful season. Among the standouts on the team were tri-captains Dee Vieria an unbelievable setter, Betf Hathaway, an aggressive front lin er, and Kelly Burke, a versatile player. Michelle Fontaine was the team's strong left-handed server. 14 148 Soccer Team (8-5-5) While Coach John Santos was dissapointed that the varsity soccer team failed to advance the playoffs, he was encouraged by the end of a sucessful season (8-5-5). Seniors Tony Arruda, Tony Rodrigues, Emanuel Medeiros, and Paulo Ca- bral will be missed next year, but the improving younger players are expected to pick up the slack. Throughout the fall, the team was presented with a number of unfortunate injuries. Starting for- ward Bret Reis suffered a hairline fracture to his rib, and goalie Rick Dias was sidelined for the first part of the season with a knee injury. This didn't dampen the teams spirit though, they continued in their winning ways and coach San- tos couldn't be happier. 149 150 Girls' Swim Team (5-5) Although the girls' swim team, under new head coach Paul Kitchen was only moderately successful, they displayed incredible enthusi- asm and Durfee pride, which kept the team moving- Headed by co- captains Christine Valente and Kristen Souza, the team ended with a 5-5 record overall and a 4-4 league record. Many of the Topperettes quali- fied for the sectional team, includ- ing Valente in the 100 freestyle and 100 breast stroke. Christine placed tenth with a time of 1:14.13. Dan- ielle Pavao, an exceptional senior diver, also qualified for sectionals. The girls' swim team has a very positive outlook for the 1987-88 season. Returning strengths are ju- nior power-houses Jacqui Pomfret, Cynthia Rodriques, and Susan Howarth. Returning sophomores and freshmen include Pam Fata, Michelle Theberge, Amy Costar, Kim Rapoza, and Nicole Bernard. 151 152 Cross Country (6-1) The 1986 Cross Country Team enjoyed a successful season with both the boys' and girls' squads posting satisfying records. And with plenty of talent returning, coach Dave Ozug is optimistic about the future. The boys record was 3-4 paced by Doug Medeiros a sohpomore. Junior Eddie Rego showed a lot of stamina and should be a dominant force next year. The rest of the team consists of Jeff Nogueira, Jay Me- deiros, Billy Thoureau, Mike Dan- ville, John Murray and Jeff Fontaine. The girls' team, paced by Sarah Wilcox, won the Southeastern Mas- sachusetts Conference champion- ship. Juniors Michelle St. Laurent and Lisa Borges were instrumental in the team's success while Colleen Masse, Colleen Carey, Elsa Moniz, Kathy Viera and Cathy Gillete add- ed valuable depth. 153 1S4 Field Hockey (6-6-4) The field hockey team, with co- captains Kristen Borges and Beth Jean, played very well this year. The team's record was 6-6-4. Several of the players received special recognition for their perform mance. Among them were Renee Gay, Claudine Cloutier Kristen Borges, and Francesca Gagliardi. Renee Gay, a junior, was New Bed- ford Times All Star, Herald News All Star, and Conference All Star. Claudine Cloutier, also a junior, was chosen as Herald News Honor- able Mention. Kristen Borges, a se- nior, was chosen as Herald News All Star, Conference All Star and New Bedford Times Honorable Mention. Francesca Gagliardi, also a senior, was named as Herald News Honorable Mention. The se- niors on the field hockey team in- cluded Debbie Medeiros, Stacy Wordell, Francesca Gagliardi, Kris- ten Borges,Beth Jean, and Wendy Moniz. 155 Boy's Basketball (21-3) The 1986-87 Boys Basketball team accomplished what many thought impossible. Although Durfee lost the final two games of the regular season against New Bedford and Cambridge Ringe Latin, the tour- nament brought victories over Newton South, New Bedford (for the Division 1 title) and a spectacu- lar victory over Brockton. Durfee traveled to Boston University for a rematch against Cambridge. This game, the Eastern Mass. Finals, was the end of the road as Durfee was defeated 72-55. Tommy D'Ambro- sio, a senior, was inducted into the 1,000 point club. He is the fifth player ever to reach 1,000 points while playing at Durfee. The Toppers starting five included: seniors, Tom D'Ambrosio, Joe Reilly, junior, Matt Attar, and sophomores, Jud McDonald and Mike Herren. Senior, Mitch Lown was unable to play the first half of the season because of a knee injury, but returned for the second half of the season and once again his bas- ketball talent proved to be an asset to the team. Since the toppers were basically a young team this year, Coach Karam hopes that next year's starters will once again work together and prove to everyone that they are still number one. 15b 157 Girl's Basketball (13-4) The girl's basketball team coached by Mr. Thomas Burns completed an impressive season with a record of 13-4. The topper- ettes were led by captain Robin Desrosiers, who held the highest scoring average. Two junior de- fense specialists Claudine Cloutier and Kris Whipp added outstanding efforts with superb ball handling. Seniors, Lisa Rapoza and Delia Vieira also had their share of excel- lent playing Although the topperettes were only a young team the key to their success was their ableness to play as a team. With their combined hard work and efforts they defeated two league teams. Bishop Feehan and Dennis-Yarmouth, which had never been beaten before. Coach Burns is looking forward to another successful season next year because of all the young tal- ent- 158 :59 Hockey Team (10-4-4) The Hilltopper Hockey Team en- joyed a late season this year under the direction of coach Jack Carey, they lost their first three games, but finished with a record 10-4-4, and qualified for the state tournament. This year's team was led by Cap- tain Scott Hornby, a four year var- sity player. Scott Santos, a senior, was the team's leading scorer with Doug Jarabek close behind. Other key seniors were Jim Rapoza, Rog- er Souza (the team's most aggres- sive player), Brian Faquhar, Steve Sullivan and David Muir. Junior Steve Bradbury led the de- fensive line. Bobby Coleman, an- other junior, took care of the goal tending duties. Highlights of this season were wins over Cape Cod rivals. Durfee beat Falmouth, 5-3, in a sensational come from behind victory. This was their first win ever over Fal- mouth. The Toppers also tri- umphed over Barnstable, 4-3, at Barnstable for the first time ever. 160 161 Wrestling Team (10-5-2) Durfee's wrestling team has en- joyed success this season with a 10- 5-2 record. The team bettered last year's record of 8-5. Coach Mike Perriera feels this years scores are due to the players being more expe- rienced and better trained. Co-captains Mike McMahon and Joe Kazen have greatly contrib- uted to this year's success. Mike McMahon, a senior, wrestles in the 157-pound division and has a re- cord of 10 wins and 1 loss. Joe Ka- zen, also a senior, has a record of 9 wins and 1 loss in the 169-pound division. Next years team is hoping to be just as successful, with upcomming talent and the experience of this years underclassmen. 162 163 Gymnastics Team (3-5) Despite entering the season with only two seniors, the Durfee High School Gymnastics team managed to check in with a respectable showing in the Southeastern Mas- sachusetts Conference. Coach Jane Stack is pleased with the steady progress and is looking forward to a successful season next year. Leading the young toppers were seniors Danielle Pavao and captain Tara Fleming, who turned in con- sistantly high marks all season Sophomore Jennifer Perreira and freshman Amy Costar also played prominant roles. Rounding out the squad were sophomores, Tanya Branco, Tanya Cahill, Danielle Ma- chado and freshmen, Rachel Souza, Tiffany Frauk and Amy Shelton. 164 Boys' Swim team 1-6 The boys swim team showed promise again this year. The team inished the season with a 1-6 record. The Toppers fell victim to Ap- ponequet, Attleboro, Middleboro, 'Jew Bedford, Duxbury, and their ongtime arch-rival Seekonk. The lighpoint of the season came with a victory over Taunton in a close meet. Co-Captains Bill Sheehan and Mike Howarth paced the team in the 500 and the 200 freestyle re- spectively. Seniors Kevin Fitzger- ald, Scott Mello, and Sean Murphy were also outstanding. Sophomores Pat Mello, John Frank, Danny Walsh, and Chris Souza were also impressive this season, along with freshmen Neil Porier, Joe Medeiros, and Brian Ry- dick. These underclassmen gave the team depth and gained experi- ence for their future seasons with the Durfee swim team. 166 Winter Track (6-1) (2-5) The winter track team is show- ing great promise this year, and with all the young talent, the future years hold much success. The girls finished with a 6-1 re- cord. They were first place in the conference and a contender for the state finals. The team was paced in the high jump by Michelle St. Laurent and Katie Sullivan. Sullivan also ran the hurdles and set a record of 7.8, Sarah Wilcox remained unbeaten in the 2 mile. She easily won that event posting 12:30. Wendy Moniz won the 50 and 300 meter dashes with 66 and 41.7 respectively. The boys team finished with a 2- 5 record, however they all per- formed extremely well even in their losing outings. Sophomore Doug Medeiros broke his 2 mile record at Har- vard's state coaches meet posting a 10:38. Senior Chris Rezendes and Junior Jeff Medeiros stole the show in the 50 yard dash. Rezendes, a captain, ran 5.6 and the speedy ju- nior crossed in 5.7. The high hur- dles was run in 7.0 by junior Tony Dias. This year's team has done quite an amazing feat. 29 out of the 36 school records in track are held by the 1986-87 team. Thats unbeliev- able ' said coach George Moniz who is proud and hopes that the underclassmen can do just as well for him next year. 168 169 ACTIVITIES Astronomy 172 John F. Ferreira, advisor Tony Rodriques, vice-president Brian Joseph, president Diana Sousa, treasurer John P. Caetano, secretary Raymond Silva, advisor Mixed Chorus: John Costa, president Laurie Miranda, vice-president Robin Bogle, secretary 173 Business Peter Sarantakis, Daniel O'Connell, advisors Maria G. Perreira, president Sally Raposo, vice-president Odette Lopes, secretary Lucy Raposo, treasurer Cosmetology Lillian Clement, advisor Dawn Alto, president Michelle Dumont, vice president Olivia Miranda, secretary Sandy Amaral, treasurer 175 Computer Gaetano Polselli, advisor 176 Tony Rodriques, vice-president Cari-Ann Arsenault, presiden Diana Sousa, treasurer John P. Caetano, secretary Drama Jane Fiore, advisor Ingrid Nosko, president Marcy St. Martin, vice president Jessica Pacheco, secretary Karen Valcourt, treasurer 177 ECC Science Roger H. Dubois ECC Officers Kathy Vieira, Debbie Rego, Fred Jean Science Officers Debbie Rego, Ava Assad, Michelle Bernard Susan Howarth French Phyllis C. Pytel, advisor Scott Hornby, president Melina Daviau, secretary Lisa Quigley, vice-president 179 German 180 Dorothea Furtado, advisor Tara Peckham,president Maria Pavao,treasurer Fred Jean, secretary Sewing Machine Mechanics Manuel R. Cabral, Edward Lambert, advisors Craig Duclos, president Todd Branco, vice-president John Andrade, vice-president Library Aides 182 Jane Constant, advisor Hilltop Phoenix Nest Staffs Michael J. Vieira, advisor Phoenix Nest: Judith Lavoie, editor; Stephanie Oliveira, assis- tant editor Hilltop: Sarah Wilcox, editor; Lisa Dias, business manager; Judith Lavoie; Ingrid Nosko; Stacy Hubbard; Melina Daviau, editors Majorettes Elaine Morris, advisor Tracy Furness, head Jodi Tessier, assistant Elaine Morris, advisor Debbie Ramsden, head Debbie Gagnon, assistant Flag Twirlers 186 Elaine Morris, advisor Kim Fazzina, head Stacy Wordell, assistant Cheerleaders Elaine Morris, advisor Kelly Arruda, head Wendy Moniz, assistant Honor Guard Elanine Morris, advisor Amy Thilboutot, Chris Lopes, co-heads Color Guard Elaine Morris, advisor Francesca Gagliardi, head Eduarda Cabral, assistant History 190 George S. Dimock, advisor Barry McDonald, president Bruce McCloskey, vice-president Margaret Sullivan, secretary Audrey Poitras, advisor Debbie Rego, president David Latessa, secretary Ava Assad, vice-president 191 National Honor Society 192 Sandra E. Curtis, advisor Sarah Wilcox, president William Corey, vice-preside: Stacy Wordell, secretary Portuguese William DosReis, advisor Sue Araujo, president Ana Cergueira, vice president Deborah Tavares, secretary 193 Michael J. Vieira, advisor Stacy Hubbard, president Judith Lavoie, vice-president Ingrid Nosko, secretary Sarah Wilcox, treasurer Orchestra Judith Bento, advisor Judi Harrington, president Student Government 1% Ann-Marie Charette, advisor Jason Pacheco, president Jamie Sahady, vice president Sandra Amaral, secretary Paul Perreira, treasurer Stacy Hubbard, reporter Spanish Phyllis Frank, advisor Anna Pais, president Kristen Souza, secretary-treasurer Jamie Sahady, vice president Ray Medeiros, advisor Carl Mello, president Kelly Burke, secretary Pauline Pratt, vice-president Joe Senra, treasurer Varsity Video John Gorman, advisor Pedro Aguiar, president Stacy Hubbard, vice-president Bruce Dimock, Dawn Tessier, Jessica Pacheco, secretaries 199 Vocalaires 200 Jane Fiore, advisor Nancy Seve, president Robin Bogle, secertary Tracy Kettle, vice-president SERENADERS Irene Monte, advisor Freddy Feliciano, president Eddy Dupere, sec. treasurer Joseph Quinn, Manuel Gonealves, advisors Beth Jean, president Chris Valente, secretary Kerry Clarkin, vice president Donna Banville, treasurer Just Say No SENIOR SCRAP BOOK 1987 SENIOR SCRAPBCOK iTOOK MOM, H CJ M TOUCH THE CE1 L aJG' P5MCHED Hu_ THb (rJAH HO ie 206 SENIOR. 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SOKl THIS TIME 216 SENIOR NCRAP800 K ‘MOU HAD BETTER Nor oo r A6AIN’ 'WHAT A WOMDeRFUL- EVENIN ' 217 SENIOR. •SCRAPBOOK f=ARL RIMER IT'S THE peace td foe 'Sc WGMDER. HOW CONE | HM£ EEIM STOPPED HER£?!?I 218 SENIOR SCRAPBOOK ‘ H ISTOR.IC. WATERFRONT' ■TARee o CHEERS FOK OLD ,,, , DORFEE HI6-H-. 219 SENIOR NCRAPBOO k ‘LET'S SMILE PRETtM FOR THE CAM ERA 220 SENIOR. SCRAPBOOK it £ WNOT vma ir TO 6T ID DURFFf:' l':tS THIS STIFF BWU6H?' 221 SENIOR. NCRAP800 K KARS'-), TRV to act norhac -THEV 'R.r TOKlA OuR P CTVRe1.' 222 SENIOR SCRAPBCOK A|s D m'LL Always %f-, fR)£tib$ 223 B.M.C. DURFEE RECORD BOOK CELEBRATE! This is the theme of the 1987 Durfee yearbook, and we do have good cause to celebrate. - The fears we overcame. - The challenges we met and conquered. - and many other personal ventures. Without the help of the following people, which I would like to thank, this yearbook would never have been possible. Lisa, Kerry, Tracey, Sean, Beverly, Diane, Brad, the guys in 431 and all the other peo- ple who contributed, thank you all for your invaluable help. Ray Medeiros Jr., thank you for all your times and patience helping and showing me how to work the computers. Without you I would have been lost. Most of all, I would like to thank Mr. Michael Vieira, my advisor. I really don't know what I would have done without you. Your time, dedication, teaching, and won- derful friendship, are greatly appreciated. You're a very special person I'll always remember. Seniors, this is YOUR yearbook. A lot of effort went into it, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I know I will. I hope all your dreams come true, and good luck with ev- erything you encounter. Tracy Joinson KEELEY LIBRARY - BMC DURFEE 3 3306 00018 2032