Eastern Connecticut State University - Sustinet Yearbook (Willimantic, CT)

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Class History It seems like just yesterday that we first entered the halls of ECSC, a little confused, but optimistic in anticipation of all college had to offer. After a sometimes bewildering beginning, the endless orientation speeches and the race for leftover courses, we were able to settle in. Our Class governmentxbegan to take shape in October, when as freshman we elected the following: Bob Ulrich, President, Greg Wilder, Vice President, Betsy Fahey, Secretary, Carolyn Deberry, Treasurerg and Pamm Hobson, Historian. As of September 74, Class governments were no longer funded through activity fees. The officers made countless efforts to obtain some type of funding in preparation for graduation in 78, but money was no where to be found. Nevertheless the Class had many things to keep busy with. We saw such names as Lou Canady, Leslie Collier, Werner Cacace, Scott Budner, Joyce Williams, Don Fusari, Mike Turgeon and Morris McCloud both start and stand out in their respective varsity sports teams. These same names would remain as forces behind many ECSC victories throughout our four years. Our Freshman year was also the year that Connecticut elected its first woman governor. Our Sophomore year was represented by Mark Porcheddu, Presidentg Mark Conley, Vice President, Denise Chance, Secretary and Sandy Young, Treasurer. Highlights of our second year included a Glass Recycling drive, Class nights at the Blue Max and Blarney's, Various fundraisers including a candy drive and a class Beer Blast. Along with the good times however, we shared some sad as we mourned the tragic passing of a friend, Laura Zimny. Crossing over into our third year we saw many faces transfering both in and out. Junior Class officers were: President, Mark Porcheddug Vice President, Anita Swajuck, Secretary, Denise Chance then Liz Adkinsg Treasurer, Colette Lucan and Historian, Denise Mellot. Among the years highlights were: seven Class nightsf' a dance with raffle, a Bloodmobile and a plan sponsored by the class to secure automatic and guarenteed funding of class governments through a class fee, Qultimately to build toward graduation costsj-since implemented. Also we saw an obscure former Governor of Georgia emerge winner to the nations highest office, the signing of two of our own baseball Warriors, Scott Budner and Mike Turgeon into the majorsg the ascention of Frampton Comes Alive as the biggest selling LP ever and the story of ROOTS stimulate a national curiosity. And once again the class lost a friend with the untimely passing of Andy Sheriff. After an intense but spirited campaign for the Senior Class offices, the class chose: Liz Adkins, Presidentg Peter Fappiano, Vice President, Lori Zadwaski, Secretaryg Joann DiMauro,Treasurer and Jim Broadwell, Assistant Treasurer. Class member Betsy Fahey was elected President of the Student Senate. In between making plans for graduation fand the battle for setting a final datej, first semester events included continued fundraising projects and a SeniorfJunior Dinner Dance. Also committees were set up to deal with tenative events. During first semester we saw the Pub finally open and the Track and Cross Country teams rally successfully against a threatened elimination of those sports. Our four years at Eastern were filled with an infinite variation of experiences which have further helped in shaping our interests and character. Countless people from this class have contributed immeasurably to the growth and better interests of their peers and to the college in general. Through what are all now memories, we have grown stronger and wiser, in leaving Eastern, we can be proud. 'H i

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MARY ELIZABETH LAUBLE B.S. Elementary Education There is no Eden or Heavenly gates- That you're gonna make it to one day- But all of the answers, You seek can be found, In the dreams that you dream, on the way . . . -Dan Fogelberg HARD ANN VECE B.S. Early Childhood T Education The essential is invisible to the eyes. - ssy ttuti ,,'.: The Little Prince yyyiss R R J OA MARIE CARUSO B.A. History With Business Administration Innocence is relating creatively to a person or situation with no expectation of recognition or of tribute. When one deals innocently, as most of nature does, each such act serves in our further development. The greatest blessings in life are the unexpected. - The Taoist Book of Days f K ,....i,3,N ' z A 'f f. , s 1 ,, nr- I , J 1 '77w..q f ,ff f f f, ...,,... S LY