Everett Vocational High School - Echoes Yearbook (Everett, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1977 volume:

- mi P J J . ; - ■ vfe( «ISj!W� i83 EVERETT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 23 SUMMER STREET EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS garlfn (yiciiioMdi worary Everett Mnssi EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARIGO L. LaTANZI SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FREDERICK J. GIBSON ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS VOCATIONAL DIRECTOR LOUIS P. LAMBERT C P rincipa l EVERETT SCHOOL COMMITTEE WILLIAM R. RINGDAHL Chairman STEPHEN F. DUNN ARTHUR J. COVELLE FRANCIS N. PELOSI Vice Chairman TIMOTHY J. LANE, Jr. RICHARD C. VENDOLA DANIEL F. DOHERTY MARGARET A. MITTON V MICHAEL F. ZELLEN VOCATIONAL HIGH FACULTY Albert W. Romboli Coordinator Donald W. McKee Academic John J. Juliano Academic Mary H. Kennedy Generic Specialist Alfred L. Guckert Jr. Auto Michael V. GambardeJIa Basic Electronics ' Stephen Hickey Substitute Robert J. Withers Machi ne Joseph J. Bognore Cabinet Making Frank Grueter Cabinet Making Alfonso Conte Machine Paul X. Metlesena Academic Paul Merlesena Academic James P. Maloney Sheet Metal Richard Crowe Printing Walter B. Teal VOCATIONAL HIGH FACULTY Robert S. Tringali Academic Gail Peach Home Economics Anthony C. Camuso Electrical Michael Adams Auto Charles F. Robinson Printing John J. Frackleton Decorating John F. D ' Amore Upholstery Michael Doyle Sheet Metal Robert Spinel la Cabinet Making Anthony Pecci Academic Jean Cunningham Business Catherine Cullen Mary Curtin Clerical Ethel Johnson Clerical Nancy J. Mahony Business Remedial Reading ej£)edica tion Paul 3). jHericsnta The Class of 1977 wishes to dedicate its yearbook to Paul J. Merlesena, an academic teacher who for thirty-three years served our school with distinction. During his long tenure at the school Mr. Merlesena served as Coach of Basketball, Baseball, Dnanctic Club and teacher of Driver Education. He brought regional recognition to the school by winning the Bay State Basketball Tournament and the Easter ' Mass¬ achusetts Vocational Basketball championships. We are all extremely grateful for nis contributions. YEARBOOK COMMITTEE From left to right Leslie Dillon, Dennis Boever, Peter Melahouris, Richard Sarno, Janet Finnan, Joseph Erickson, Michael Carraggi, Michael Valeri, Roberta Dellorto Q oaaiiona[ cJ-ficjfi ScfiooL (2[ai± (Dfficzzi s ° 4 1977 ROSEMARY A. ALBERELLI Rosey Home Economics Rosey is quite a girl, She always puts the boys in a whirl. When problems come she s always ready. She handles them nice and steady. RONALD W. BAILEY Printing Honor 1, 2, 3, 4 Bowling 3, 4 Where gentlemen and scholars gather, In discussion of their peers, The name of Ronald Bailey, Will be as music in their ears. DENNIS R. BOEVER Basic Electronics Yearbook Representative Honor 1, 2, 3 Just remember love is life, And hate is living death, Treat your life for what it ' s worth. And live for every breath. Black Sabbath MICHAEL G. BONIN Auto Baseball 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain 4 Its been a twelve year climb, This kid has come out just fine! ■■ PAUL CALLAHAN Electrical Credit 3 Quiet, unassuming, good to have around He ' s sure to get his kite off the ground The alarm market beckons his way Paul will be a great hit some day. MICHAEL C. CARRAGGI Mike Electrical Senior Class Vice President Student Advisory Committee Yearbook Representative Bowling 2, 3 Honor 1, 2, 3 Credit 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3 Mike will make a good electrician, But making the bread is his only ambition,, JOHN J. COTTER Auto Repairs Dana Corp. Auto Mechanics Ex¬ cellence Award John is going to get his money ' s worth with four more years at W entowroth. LEON C. CROCKER Cabinet Credit 1 Never a worry, ready for fun With a smile on his face. If there ' s a job to be done Let ' s not make a race. JOSEPH D AVANZO Joe Upholstery- Easy going, Joe should worry. Tomorrow ' s coming--what ' s the hurr Whatever ' s waiting will still be there He ' ll do it tomorrow--he should care ANN MARIE C. DATTOLI Home Economics Ann Marie is gentle and sweet, In cleaning she is always neat She is someone who cannot be beat. RICHARD S. DE BENEDETTO Electrical Credit 1, 2 Bov: ling 1 I cannot predict what I will be, I can only live what I am. HmHHH . ‘1 ROBERTA F. DELLORTO Bobbie Home Economics Yearbook Representative Credit 1, 2 Bobbie is friendly, but smail, Her goal is to become tall. She is always so tunny, On cloudy days she makes the room sunny. ■■ CONSTANCE DELLO RUSSO Spaceman Business Homeroom Vice President Credit 2 People aren ' t different from peoploids from other planets, it ' s just that, we the people are supposed to have more intelligence, wanting to be the best of the universe. Bowie LUIGI DE LUCIA Gino Machine Gino works all day and night, We know he will do all right. A hard worker he surely is Success we know will be his. JOHN DI CICCO Cabinet Homeroom President Credit 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Bowling 4 I ' ve been in here for three long years, Seems like it lasted fifty years, I ' ve finally made it out of school, I hope I do things right and play it cool. LESLIE R. DILLON ” Dillon Upholstery Yearbook Representative Homeroom President 1, 2, 3 Take your time, think a lot, Think of everything you ' ve got. For you will still be here tomorrow But your dreams may not. Cat Stevens JOSEPH E. ERICKSON Joe” Machine Homeroom President Yearbook Representative Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Captain 4 Basketball !, 2, 3 On or off the court, Joe is really a big sport. Scoring points and making plays, Will bring him fame in future days. JOSEPH DORNEY Joe Cabinet Credit 2, 3, 4 Joe has qualities that today are rare, He ' s the kind that seems to care. Ornery, bright, fair, kind of a blend. But your luck is great, if he ' s your friend. JOHN F. FITZPATRICK Printing Credit 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Cross-Country 1 Volleyball Champs 1976 If I don ' t see you anymore in this world. I ' ll meet you in the next one, And don ' t be late. Don ' t be late. Jimi Hendrix JANET M. FINNIN Business Yearbook Representative Homeroom President Credit 2 Janet is easy going and kind of shy Always catching someone ' s eye 0 The business world is her aim We wish her luck and lots of fame, PAUL C. FLOOD DONALD GALVIN Donny Upholstery Credit 1 Never let anything interrupt a good time 0 This is Donny ' s reasoning and rhyme. Live to the fullest every day� And enjoy your life; this is his way Auto Homeroom Treasurer Paul is liked by all of us. He never creates any fuss. He ' s always here, never late It helps him keep his records straight. JAMES P. GAUTREAU THOMAS HALEY Decorating Basketball 3 If Tom were only the studious kind to love and romance, he might be blind. But, best of all, he ' s really in tune dreaming in school from September to June. Sheet Metal Jim is usually a quiet boy And always tries his best. He hopes to work in the trade And become one of the best. MICHAEL IANDOSCA i Basic Electronics Homeroom President 3, 4 Honor 1, 2, 3, 4 Don f ' t follow where the path leads Rather go where there is no path And leave a traiL PAUL HALFORD Basic Electronics Home Room Vice-President Credit 3,4 Don ' t be annoyed at what people say Make the best of life every day Never sit back and be in distress But work real hard to be a success. EDWARD P 0 JOHNSON Ed Printing Credit 1 Volleyball Champs 1976 Ed ' s a cheerful and pleasant guy Who brightens class and shop We ' re sure his sunny disposition Will carry him to the top. CLIFFORD KENT Printing Honor 3 Credit 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1 Bowling 3, 4 Beneath a frivolous exterior Is a mind that ' s somewhat superior. Maturation that time will aid Will make Cliff an asset to the trade. SHAWN KILLEEN Electrical Homeroom Vice President Honor 4 Credit 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2 Cross-Country 3, 4 Captain 3, 4 You only go around once in life So grab all the gusto you can. LISA M. LANCIA Business Senior Class Secretary Homeroom Treasurer I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but, I am sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant, JOSEPH R. LO GRASSO Joe Machine Homeroom Vice President Basketball 3 Bowling 3 Traffic Squad 3 Joe Lo Grasso is his name. To be a draftsman could be his fame. Undecided what to do today. Someday he will find his way. ROBERT MASUCCI Magoo Upholstery Credit 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Traffic Squad 1, 2, 3, 4 Friendly ... likeable ... humorous Likes best to work on hot rods Dreams of having the fastest Hot rod in the U.S.A. MARSHALL MAZZARELLA Cabinet Homeroom Vice President Senior Class President Honor 2, 3,4 Basketball 2, 3 Marshall is good looking, talented and unpredictable. With all of the natural gifts bestowed on Marshall, his future can be bright, if he gives it full attention. CHARLES MC ALEER ’’Chuck Printing Basketball 1 Cross-Country 1 Out in the trade Chuck will do well But as for school he can ' t wait for the bell. DAVID G. MEDEIROS PETER M. MELAHOURIS Electrical Classroom Treasurer Yearbook Representative Bowling 2, 3 As years and years go by Look ahead for that big surprise-- Money. Printing Credit 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Volleyball Champs 1976 Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. From what I ' ve tested of desire I hold with those who favor fire. KENNETH E. MORRILL Auto Baseball 3, 4 Determination to excel Will pave the way to his success. GEORGE R. MERCHANT Upholstery Bowling 3 Traffic Squad 2 Errands here errands there, When George should be here, He ' s always there. ROSEANN NADOLNY Home Economics RoseAnn is a real great gal To her classmates she ' s a pal She is full of fun and laughter She is sure to get what she is after. Auto Homeroom President It was a long climb to the top. Now to find a spot leading to a good career. The time is here-- The end is near. CHRISTOPHER PARISI RICHARD J. PARRIS Cabinet Homeroom Treasurer Baseball 2, 3, 4 In the days of my youth I was told what it means to be a man. And now I ' ve reached that age I ' ll try to do all those things the best I can. Led Zeppelin V,Tv M RICHARD A. PATTURELLI Sheet Metal Bowling 2 Rich is always on the go, With the work he gets done The rest of his life He will just have fun. CYRIL H. PEARSON Sheet Metal Another day has come and gone Life is like a circle. One must continue on. ROBERT J. PLUNKETT Bob” Printing Baseoall 3, 4 Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4 Volleyball Champs 1976-1977 Bob is a boy who is full of fun. Fooling and joking till the day is done. He hopes to get a job someday That will take him far away. DANIEL RACK! Cabinet Homeroom Secretary Honor 2, 3, 4 In the race to be number one, Danny ' s work is never done. You do twelve, he ' ll do fourteen. You carry a board, he ' ll tote a beam. PHILIP PUOPOLO Phil Printing Volleyball Champs 1976 Phil came late into our trade but The way we ' ve seen him hustling. We know he ' ll have it made, DAVID J. RUSSELL Printing Credit 3, 4 Dave is shy but full of fun, To him success is sure to come, A fine pressman he will be, One of the best, wait and see. RICHARD SARNO Printing Baseball 4 Basketball 4 Bowling 4 Volleyball Champs 1976-1977 Yearbook Committee Senior Class Treasurer Student Government Day Representative Bright, capable, willing too. Rich is right there with work to do. Ingredients of success, For Rich we wish the very best. PAUL SCHENA Machine Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer Nothing bothers Paul at all Least of all the clock on the wall. In spite of this he ' s a real good lad One of the best we ' ve ever had. KENNETH W. SHEPPARD Auto Yearbook Representative Homeroom Vice President There are places I ' ll remember all my life. Some have changed forever and not for the better. Some are gone, and some remain the same. BRUCE A. SHOWSTEAD Printing Honor 2, 3, 4 Credit 1 Baseball 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Co-Captain 3 Traffic Squad 3 Volleyball Champs 1976 In Bruce ' s four years he tried his best. Working hard and taking a rest. Out in the trade he soon will go, To work in a company to show all he knows. GEORGE W. SNYDER Printing Cross-Country 1 Bowling 3, 4 Volleyball Champions 1975-1976 George works well, when he works at all, but once he starts he gives his all. KEVIN J. STETSON MICHAEL A. STICKNEY Mike Sheet Metal Cross-Country 2, 3, 4 Mike is likely to succeed. His work is neat and done with speed And when it comes time to go his way. His talents will bring him a good week ' s pay. Cabinet Baseball 1, 2 Bowling 3, 4 All is changed with time. The future none can see. There ' s the road you leave behind While ahead lies mystery. RICHARD C. TRINGALI Auto Yearbook Representative Richard the mechanic he will be. He ' ll build his race cars just wait and see. When he takes them on the road, then you ' ll see how they will go. HHI MICHAEL VALERI Electrical Yearbook Representative Homeroom Secretary Traffic Squad Baseball 2, 3, 4 Bowling 2, 3 His interest in electrical is very strong. When he picked this trade he wasn ' t wrong. He ' s a quiet young man with an ambition that someday he will be an electrician. JOSEPH C. WALDEN Auto To achieve great things we must live as though we were never going to die. F. G. Stevens CHARLES E. ZELLEN Printing Credit 3, 4 Bowling 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Volleyball Champs 1976-1977 Basketball 3, 4 Captain As the captain of the Basketball team, They call him Zel for short. As a scholar he ' s a question mark. But he s s up for any sport. ELIZABETH J. IVEY Betty Business Homeroom Secretary You may say I ' m a dreamer but 1 ' rn not the only one, I hope someday you ' ll join us and the world will live as one. John Lennon CLASS WILL Constance Dello Russo leaves her Bowie song M TVC15 M to Janet, Janet Finnin leaves her smart remarks to Mr, Tringali. Elizabeth Ivey leaves her E-Z Widers to Laurie Maggs. Lisa Lancia leaves her love to Miss Cunningham, Rosemary Alberelli leaves Mr, Romboli her brownies, Roseann Nadolny leaves Mr. Tringali her different socks. Ann Marie Dattoli leaves Mrs. Peach her problems. Roberta Dellorto leaves her love to P.X. Merlesena. John Cotter leaves his bald spot to Mr. Adams. Michael Iandosca leaves his locker to whoever can open it. Leon Crocker leaves the school insane. Joseph Dorney leaves Racki his side jobs. Richard Parris leaves Mr. Muollo another broken hockey stick. Marshall Mazzerella leaves Vinny Bono his comb. Daniel Racki leaves Mr. Muollo insane. Kevin Stetson leaves Mr. Spinella the basement pass. John DiCicco leaves Mr. Grueter some peace and quiet. Peter Melahouris leaves his sneakers to Mr. Muollo. Clifford Kent leaves his mind to Doobie Russell. Ronald Bailey leaves his papers to Mr. Robinson. John Fitzpatrick leaves nothing. George Snyder leaves school for the Marines. David Medieros leaves his smashed radio to Mr. Robinson. Robert Plunkett leaves his excuses to Mr. McKee. Charles Zellen leaves his late sli£s to Mr. Lambert. Philip Puopolo leaves his magazines to Mr. C$owe. Richard Sarno leaves his artwork to Mr. Crowe. Edward Johnson leaves his discipline reports to Mr. Robinson. Bruce Showstead leaves his outstanding attendance to anyone who wants it. David Russell leaves the Chief 22. Paul Flood leaves his I know ' s to Mr. Guckert. Kenneth Sheppard leaves. Joseph Walden leaves his visits to Mr. Romboli s office to Mr. Adams. Joseph Erickson leaves Mr. Withers peace and quiet. Donald Galvin leaves Mr. D ' Amore all my lines. Michael Carraggi leaves his smile to all the girls in the Home Ec. Dept. Richard Patturelli leaves all his problems to Mr. Maloney. Richard Tringali leaves his lunch to Mr. Doyle. Luigi DeLucia leaves tire tracks in front of the school. Paul Schena leaves his smile to Mr. Conte. Jpseph LoGrasso leaves his math problems to the junior class. Michael Valeri leaves his horse sheet to Mr. Merlesena Sr. Richard DeBenedetto leaves David Iandosca his late slips. Paul Callahan leaves with one thing in mind, and that is more than he had when he came in. PERSONALITIES Best Personality Lisa Lancia Best Dressed Lisa Lancia Best Figure Janet Finnin Best Attendance Ann Marie Dattoli Class Clown Roberta Dellorto Cutest Rosemary Alberelli Most Athletic Betty Ivey Most likely to succeed Connie Dello Russo Most Talkative Rosemary Alberelli Quietest Ann Marie Dattoli Smartest Roberta Dellorto Most Ambitious Connie Dello Russo Best Typist Janet Finnin Most Reliable Connie Dello Russo Prettiest Lisa Lancia Best sense of humor Roseann Nadolny Happiest Roberta Dellorto Most Popular Betty Ivey Class Orator Roseann Nadolny Svz’iztt Q ocationat cJ-ficjpL cScfioot • 5 hop dnd ( la ssrooni Vi lews ' W Automobile wm W r rmEH jL - kk i m Automobile im Home Economics Machine Upholstering Class Room View Lunch Room ■ $■ 5 1 I m,-M -S. Jp| ■ i r Wk mamhA L J| 1 STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD SARNO I wish to thank all the students of the Everett Vocational High School for the opportunity of serving you as Representative of our school. It was a wonderful experience. Many of the bills which were presented to us for our vote seemed al¬ most real. STUDENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL C. CARRAGGI I wish to thank all the students of the Everett Vocational High School for the opportunity of serving you as Representative of our school on the Student Advisory Committee. School Coordinator .. mmmwmw ' School Nurse JOAN ANN KEEFE ROCK CONCERT ROCK CONCERT POCK CONCEPT TRACK Mr. Michael Doyle, Coach BASKETBALL Mr. Robert Durant, Coach Mr. Gus Martinez, J.V. Coach BASEBALL Mr. Robert Motroni, Coach Mr. Paul X. Merlesena, Faculty Manager A . llllllllllllliif BASEBALL John Hargrove, Thomas Hart, James Clark, Joseph Erickson, Michael Bonin, Richard Parris, William Liston Coach Mr. Robert Motroni, Ken Morrill, Robert Masucci, John Rutledge, Richard Shorter, Joseph DiCato, Michael Valeri, Joseph D ' Amore, James Meyers I st row, L. to R. 2nd row L.to R. BASKETBALL VARSITY—BASKETBALL Paul Parker, Kevin Dalrympfe, Richard Sarno, Robert Plunkett, Capt. Charles Zellen, Joseph DiCato, Thomas Haley, Coach v Robert Durant BASKETBALL JR. VARSITY BASKETBALL L. to R. rear Coach Gus Martinez, Steven Skinner, Philip Beauvais, Richard Sarno, Thomas Haley, Ronald Ferrone Front Row Back Row Front Row Richard Shorter, John Hargrove, Frank Vasta, Robert Masucci, John Rutledge Shawn Killeen, Peter Barry, John Gautreau, John Falzone Coach Michael Doyle, Robert Gear, Robert Hart, Michael Stickney, Steven Neal Action Ptoio ' s „ VARSITY First rpw L. to R. R. Gear, T. Hart, M. Stickney, S. Neal 2nd row L. to R. Coach Doyle, S. Killeen, P. Barry, J. Gautreau, J. Falzone SHAWN KILLEEN Cross Country Team CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY JR. VARSITY TRACK Front Row Robert Bruce, John Rutledge, David Getchell, John McKillop Patrick Casey, Philip Beauvais, Coach Michael Doyle, Richard Shorter, Thomas Marano Back Row CROSS COUNTRY BOWLING This year ' s bowling season had two halves. The first half consisted of three-man teams while the second half had only two-man teams. The first half team winners were Dave Iandosca and Tom Tufts of the Electrical Shop and Bill Mureschi of Electronics. High Average went to Chuck Zellen of the Print Shop with a fine 156 Average. The second half of the bowling season was won by Joe Wallace of Electronics and Clifford Kent of the Print Shop. Pat Casey of the Print Shop captured the High Average Award with a solid 150 Average. The Total League Average jumped to a 130. Last year it was only 109. The Second Annual Bowling Tournament this year was won by Dennis Ragucci of the Sheetmetal Shop. Dennis proved his skills in the final round, winning over Mrs. Peach the Home Economics Instructor. Mr. Hickey . - r Alnrm ' K -yji ' r-.ni ' uiO ' to !!3HA 1-MrTnM MOON SI OT M 00e YA0mJ2 m OKIHnOH; •33MlH3V3„YAfl«? ggp istna Jt H3 i y � 6 ,v - dmmmmiMiiujim 1976-1977 BOWLING LEAGUE Front Row: Pete Barry, Joe Wallace, Victor Belloise, Robert Gear, John McKillop, Dennis Ragucci, Clifford Kent. Second Row: Dave Crosscup, Justin Doherty, Rich Dellisola, John Statho, Mike Gray, Ken Liston, Pete McCauley, John Gesualdo, Mike Galloway, Tim Cuddy. Third Row: John Walsh, Rich Botto, Mike Butera, Bob Bruce, Pat Casey, Jim Magno, Jim Clark, Mark Galloway, Jerry Driscoll, Tom Tufts, Rich Gear, Bill Moreschi, Dave Iandosca. Students not in photo: Tom Hart, Chuck Zellen, Bill Liston, Rich Sarno, Rick Patturelli, Mike Carraggi, Kevin Stetson, Richard Skinner, Paul Delorfano, Bill McCauley. BOWLING From Left to Right: Mike Carraggi, Bill Moreschi, Joe Erickson, Paul Schena, Paul Delorfano, Dave Iandosca. mm BOWLING The 1976-1977 Bowling Tournament Finalists Dennis Ragucci- 1st Place Winner Mr. Hickey- Bowling Instructor Mrs. Peach- Runnerup BOWLING These are the top eight semi-finalists for the 1976-1977 Bowling Tournament -From Left to Right- John Micozzi, Dennis Ragucci, Pete Melahouris, Joe Erickson, Justin Doherty, Rich Gear, Tom Hart, Robert Gear, . BOWLING These were the female stars of our 1976-1977 Bowling Tournament -From Left to Right - AnnMarie Dattoli, Nancy Gautreau, Mrs. Peach, Miss Kennedy, Roseann Nadoly Ba kdkM Gam Faculty vs. Varsity mm BaakeKuiH! Gance Faculty vs. Varsity BaskdtM Game Faculty vs. Varsity VOLLEY BALL Tournament VOLLEY BALL Tournament ) ' uide Sc6oe WAS PRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY IN THE PRINTING DEPARTMENT OF THE EVERETT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS THE PRINTING WAS DONE BY THE PHOTO-LITHOGRAPHY OFFSET PROCESS CHARLES F. ROBINSON PRINTING INSTRUCTOR ' ' V V 1VV