East Haven High School - Pioneer Yearbook (East Haven, CT)

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East Haven High School Class of 78. We do not claim to have documented all the influences that contributed to the formation of the character and personality of our class mates and of ourselves. We have simply tried to discuss the major events that occurred during our formative years. It is now up to the individual reader to determine how he or she reacted to and was influenced by these happenings. It is also our contention that since a person’s character is continually modified, the influences of past events will be altered by the way we perceive and react to what is to come. We are now high school graduates who are faced with the choices that the future has to offer. We must reflect upon the past to aid us with the important decisions which we will now have to make on our own. As members of the yearbook staff, we were faced with the challenge of creating a new and more exciting addition to our yearbook. During the summer of 1977 much of our time was devoted to the extensive research which this project entailed. The process of transforming this material into a comprehensive essay was both a stimulating and rewarding experience. We feel we have gained a valuable background in writing which we know will prove beneficial in our future goals. We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who have contributed their time and cooperation to us throughout the course of this project and especially to the Class of “78” for giving us the inspiration to take on this endeavor. Sincerely, Lisa Mellillo and Bonnie Rademachcr was added to many of our collections. In 1977 the world sadly marked the passing of two giants of the music industry as Elvis Presley died in August and Bing Crosby suffered a fatal heart attack in October. Presley who had replaced Crosby as the dominant force in popular music, is credited with creating a new sound through his blend of gospel music. black rythm and blues and country music. Loyal Elvis fans point out that if it were not for Elvis there might never have been a group like the Beatles. It is certain that his music will always remain vividly alive. It is our contention that many of the events discussed here have contributed directly or indirectly to the development of the members of the Carter President Jimmy Carter plays softball during his brief vacation in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. (WIDE WORLD PHOTOS)

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bizarre program, premiered on television during 1977. People of all types were given a chance to perform before a national audience in attempt to avoid the dreaded gong and win the cash prize. During the spring and summer of 1977 flowers were the look. Women’s fashions took on a romantic feeling as hair combs and necklaces made of flowers became common. In the summer before our senior year StarWars, a film destined to become a special effects classic, exploded on movie screens across the country. Star Wars was the typical bad guys verses good guys film but in science fiction form. Unique characters and inovative special effects helped make it the enormous success it was. The sound of Fleetwood Mac became the dominant one of 1977 as the group racked up music industry awards almost as fast as it racked up album sales. Their Rumours album became the album of the year and Henry Aaron Here’s a moment in sports history. Atlanta Brave Henry Aaron had just hit his 715th career 14 homerun on April 9, 1974. (WIDE WORLD PHOTOS) duction of electronic games as arm chair athletes played tennis, hockey, and other sports without moving more than a finger. The film Rocky, which portrayed a small time boxer with a determination to prove himself, won the hearts of audiences all over the country. Sylvester Stallone, the author of the screenplay, felt that only he could portray the character of Rocky in a way that would move viewers, and he was proven correct as reports of entire movie house audiences standing and cheering for Rocky in the final fight scene were common. Rock personality Peter Frampton achieved the recognition he had sought for so long when his album Frampton Comes Alive hit the charts and immediately soared to the top spot. By the end of 1976, sales had surpassed 10 million copies and the album was easily the most popular of the year. The Gong Show, a consistently Elton John Elton John in character during a photo session promoting his “Greatest Hits Album. (WIDE WORLD PHOTOS)

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Dedication ! LSuwith ,thi greatest pleasure that the Class of 1978 dedicates this yearbook to Mr. Stephen Narracci. A Physical Education teacher and basketball coach, Mr. Narracci also serves as the advisor of the Physical Education Club. Due to his dedication and initiative the PE Club has become the largest and most active in school. In recent years the club’s fund raising activities have become legendary and organizations such as the Heart Fund, Cancer Society, and MD Association have benefited greatly from the club's swimmathons and candy sales. Mr. Narracci has taught us that service to others benefits all of us. 16