1988 Tantara “The life in us is like the water in the river. It may rise this year higher than man has ever known it, and flood the parched uplands; even this may be the eventful year. -Thoreau, Walden Water in the river, generated from various tributaries, unites to form a forceful body and flows toward the great sea. Just as the water has its course, so does the graduating class of 1988. The river that we Seniors form has myriad sources. We trickle initially out of the crystalline pools and frothy springs of our homes, down intricately winding beds, no two alike. We may flow' lazily or splash eagerly around every bend; however, like the river we arc united within our classjoining, flowing in the same river bed, coursing together. Our graduating class has the potential to “rise . . . higher than man has ever known” and “flood the parched uplands. We nourish all the life that lines the river as we surge from classroom to playing field to community; we arc a vital force to be reckoned with. In the main bed itself, the river murmurs gently as it pours forth academic-letter bearers. Merit Scholars, and members of the National Honor Society dedicated to guiding the entire class. Active clubs confidently keep Fitch and the community flowing smoothly and regularly through their assistance in the library, cafeteria, main office, service projects, and Blood Drives. The cheers that rise from the bleachers for our Championship teams arc as powerful as the crash of a waterfall on wet stone. Moreover, the students shower the community with a rousing march from the Falcon Band, a selection from the prize-winning literary magazine Amphora, or a slice of life portrayed through drama on the Hagerty Auditorium stage. Soon, graduation will mark the peak of the river, and we will rush out of our traditional river bed to give the uplands a splash of our vitality and energy. Adding our refreshing surge to the present undercurrent, we will deepen the green of the banks we wash over and “the life in us will seep into every activity, every course of life we choose to follow. “Even this may be the eventful year, when the life-giving flow within us bears the ripe, succulent fruit of moist, nourished soil. Sarah Tarbox Melissa Welch Class of 1988 Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School Groton, Connecticut Volume 31 The Great Flood Gates Of The Wonder World 2 THE WETHEADS The staffs of this year's publications sacrificed their dry clothes and pride on a sweltering, September after- noon. Lured by the promise of a good time, the Ampho- ra,, Scarlet Tanager, and Tantara staffs assembled for a thorough drenching and communal shower, all in the name of a yearbook theme. The good-natured atmo- sphere was only slightly tempered by the dread of the inevitable deluge. The official, heartless water-tor- turers: Christy, Melissa, Ronell, Tracey, Kai, and Jeff, savored their roles in the event. When the first icy wave crashed down, shrieks of shock rose from the vic- tims, punctuated with the laughter of the very dry advisors. Ed Starzec Where Least Expected Water Breaks Forth. Italian Proverb Swung Open It Is With Rivers As It Is With People We May Flow Lazily Rivers Are Roads That Move And Carry Us Wither We Wish To Go. Pascal Or Rush Eagerly Around Every Bend Friends Are Like The Warm Blue Sea, TURNING OUR INSIDES OUT This “deeply symbolic pic- ture represents the Fitch expe- rience and portends our profes- sions. John Umland. clutching a giant eye. will join the CIA. Joellc. displaying the intestines, will replace Dan Rather on the nightly news. Cindy, the kidney holder, is destined to be the 1988 Olympics shot putter; and Leo. a stomach and heart sup- plier. will become a used car salesman. However, symbols don't ap- ply here. What we arc thinking is far more important than what we arc holding. John Plankccl hopes to exchange the brain on his head for the one inside. Anne threatens, Hurry up and take the picture or I'll throw my heart at you. Doug, with his back to us. thinks. “I hope this is my good side. The real meaning here is that a group of obnoxious seniors designed this bizarre pose con- fident that it would get in the yearbook. We were right. Abi C'aplovitz They Splash Laughter Into Your Eyes. No Portion Of The Stream Despite Their Many Similarities, The Special Quality Of The River Is Likely To Go Unnoticed By Those Who Merely Glance At The River In Passing. R.L. Usinger Each River Is Unique The Flow Of The River Is Ceaseless 14 Water is the sim- plest substance on earth, merely two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Early philosophers embraced it as the fundamental build- ing block of the uni- verse, the well- spring of life itself.. . It bathes the world with countless forms: a spring spurting from a mountainside, the glassy mirror of a still lake, a river gliding silently to the seas. Champ Clark And Its Water Is Never The Same Dolores Mary Blessant Now Is The High Tide Of The Year. And Whatever Of Life Hath Ebbed Away Comes Flooding Back With A Ripply Cheer. James Russell Lowell The River Breaks Out Among The Waters Of The World Faculty And Administration Administration It is difficult to say good-bye to many wonderful people in the Class of 1988. It is my sincere hope that all of you have enjoyed your years at Fitch Senior High School. You have become educated and caring individuals. You are fine people who will be missed here at Fitch. 1 wish you happiness and success in your new roles in life. John R. Murphy Principal Dear Class of 1988: The time has come to congratulate another fine group of students, you, the Class of 1988. You are a class with a lot of personality and intelligence, and are the epitome of the word class. You have a great future ahead of you. Time is precious, so don't waste it. Get as much knowledge as you can and enjoy life in the process. Fitch will miss you, but our loss will be society’s gain. So go out and be successful and have a great life. Robert J. Brown Vice-Principal It has been my distinct pleasure to have had the opportu- nity to work with you for the past three years. You have proven to be a multi-faceted and talented group of individ- uals with vast potential. May each of you obtain the goals you have set and most of all - - - be happy! A. Piela, Jr. Vice-Principal 18 Joan D. Stipctic Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools To the Seniors: As I think about your future, it is very exciting to speculate about where you will be in a few short years. In 1990 you will be winding down your advance prepara- tion, college or technical programs, and about to enter the job market. In the year 2000, you will begin to be in leadership positions in a wide range of jobs and careers. The challenges that lie ahead of you because of the technological revolution are tremendous, and I hope your program of studies here at Fitch Senior High pro- vided a firm foundation on which to build your life's career. I hope that as you think about your future, you will “dream no small dreams and set goals which will help you to stretch and grow in step with these as yet unforeseen advances in Science and technology. Each time that you achieve a goal, set a new one that extends your abilities and enables you to work in an everchanging environment. In concert with your self- improvement related goals, I hope you will involve your- self in your community where ever you happen to be. Provide a time to serve your community and contribute your effort to sustain our democratic way of life. Your constant participation and vigilance will be needed in this arena, too, because the same stresses affecting the workplace will be felt by our institutions which embody our values. This is an exciting time to be entering the workplace. Congratulations and best wishes for a productive and personally satisfying future. ir Joan D. Stipctic, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education members: J. Beach. J. Stoltz, P. Sheets, L. Winkler, M. Keith, C. Cook, James Maxson, and P. Anderson. Missing from picture: F. Hagerty, B. McDermott, and R. Arms. Mason Andrews Social Studies Patricia Andrews Business Robert Bacewicz Social Studies Dept. Head Alida Barbicri English Eric Benkcr Social Worker Edwin Bezanson Industrial Arts Rose Marie Boyd Harry Brown Librarian Art My God, it's Moby Dick! Richard Brown Art Gerald Browning Social Studies Ana Mae Burr Special Services Clinton Burrows Mathematics Anthony Cafaro Social Studies Robin Doyle Physical Education Mary Chiappone Executive Secretary Thomas Doyle Social Studies John Contoulis Physical Education Paul Crotty Social Studies Robert Dempsky Business Paula Dufault Substitute Robin Dyer Special Education Carol Crandall English James Dehls Music Dept. Head Thomas DiCandia Mathematics Dorothy Eamcs English Charles Earl Science John Egan Social Studies Suzanne Elliott Bookkeeper Michael Ellis Lana Flynn Athletic Director Business Dept. Head Melvin Fringer Madelyn Frink English English At least we can still wear skirts! Susannc Fusconi Sidney Gardner Ronald Gigucrc. Ph D. Timothy Gilchrist English Industrial Arts Foreign Languages Mathematics Dept. Head Ellen Godomsky Science John Gorman English Glen Graham Industrial Arts Timothy Greene Mathematics And he thinks he’s go the right answer! Doug Henderson Frederick Hermes English Mathematics Margaret Hermes John Johanessen Barbara Johnson John Jones Mathematics Industrial Arts Special Education Music 23 Richard Kowaleski Science James LaPiclra Foreign Languages Dept. Head Eleanor Maginniss Guidance Secretary Donald LaCoursc Mathematics Robert Laing Mathematics Dept. Head Vaughn Mann Bryan McCauley Guidance Science Julie Jones Career Center Elaine LaPictra Foreign Languages Julie Launer Mathematics Linda Lorinsky Business Mary Jane Lester Attendance Secretary Pauline Meehan Justine Metrick Library Tech Aide Science Jane Miller Nursing William Miller Art Dept. Head Linda Mitchell Marguerite Mitchell Social Studies Guidance Charmaine Mizak Thomas Moretta Science Foreign Languages JoAnn Morris Mathematics 25 Bernard Nasser Margaret Newton Judith Oberg English Switchboard Operator Physical Education William Onosko Business Noreen O'Toole Home Economics Joseph Pacheco Audio-Visual Kathleen Page Science William Parmentcr Arthur Pearson Guidance English Dept. Head Steven Peirce Paul Plasse Business Mathematics Raymond Portelance Business Marjorie Porucznik Home Economics Marilyn Potter Guidance Dept. Head Norman Pratt English 26 Martha Rcichard Home Economics Dept. Head Theodore Reichard English Maureen Richard Secretary Georgia Rocsslcr Foreign Languages The cat that swallowed the canary Lorraine Santangelo English Sandra Scott Mathematics Carolyn Russo English Barbara Rowe, R.N. Nurse Robert Shabunia Jean-Yves Solinga Erika Sproul Daniel Strunk Industrial Arts Foreign Languages Secretary Science 27 Mark Sullivan Mary Toth Physical Education Business Gail Turgeon English Burton Turner Science Dept. Head Judy Viadclla Frank Wallace Social Worker Guidance William Walsh Guidance Carol Watrous Foreign Languages Potty Patrol Nancy Wilcox Ivy Williams Elizabeth Wilson Kenneth Wood Guidance Secretary Science Special Education Social Studies 28 Kitchen and Custodial Staff M. Stoddard, B. Tecplcs, D. Clingcnpccl (Dept. Head), A. Pcckham, S. Hendley, S. Fallucco, A. Christina. G. Burtchcll, R. Collins Missing from photo: P. Weber, C. Hcspclcr Row I: D. Montalvo, R. Bozsun, L. Branche Row 2: J. Montgomery, B. Rainy, J. Porter, J. Burtchell, J. Kittleman (Dept. Head), G. Coombs Jones Strikes The Right Note Sitting calmly in his office, wearing a gray cardigan sweater and a tie, Mr. Jones looks quite different than he did during those last two grueling weeks of August known as Band Camp. Then, dressed in shorts, sneakers, and a polo shirt, he seemed to enjoy watching us struggle through hot drilling sessions while he yelled out commands. “Fall in, Fall out, “Detail . . . Attcn-hut!” We did not know much about him except that he was dead serious about band. How many times did we hear “To be on time is to be late” and cringe? Yet, while he was a stranger to us, he was no stranger to the area. Born at the Submarine Base in Groton, he attended grade school in East Lyme and went on to Central Connecticut State University where he majored in music. After work- ing at Electric Boat for four years as a draftsman and racing cars with his broth- er, Mr. Jones began teaching. “Being away from music was very tough,” he says. “1 had some very influential teach- ers in high school that I stayed in touch with.” These teachers thought he might be interested in teaching, too. His first teaching work was as a substitute in East Lyme, but he later moved to a full-time position as the band director at St. Bernard High School. This is Mr. Jones’s third year in the Groton School System. He said he made the move “to Groton to get out of a private school ... I took an elementary school job because it was open, which was convenient be- cause otherwise I might have gone some place else.” This year John P. Jones was offered the position of director of the Fitch Senior Band. “I was very happy to get back into teaching high school,” he says, and, when asked how he liked his new job, replied with a smile, “I like it.” Mr. Jones feels being a teacher is rewarding because he enjoys seeing that he has an impact on kids, or, in one case, on an entire school. For instance, at one school he considerably built up the music program. “When I got there, nobody owned band jackets because people were embarrassed to wear them.” When he left, not only were people buying jackets, but twelve of the sixty students were considering careers in music. It looks like he’ll be sticking around for some time. Mr. Jones, his wife, and two young boys are planning on moving to Niantic where they are building a home. “We bought some land there and we hope to start clearing Thanksgiving weekend,” he says. Now there is nothing unfamiliar about Mr. Jones. It seems like he's always been here, and the high scores the band finished off the marching season with reflect his and our smooth adjustment - - - “Best Drum Major,” “Best Percussion,” and first place with an 80.9 at the Waterford competition, and an 85.8, Fitch’s highest score to date, at the E.M.B.A. Championships in Roselle Park, New Jersey. Welcome Aboard, Mr. Jones— we hope you enjoy the stay. Anne Hollister 30 SENIORS Senior Class Officers Erin Sherman, Secretary: Taresa Zcppieri, Treasurer; Tracy Mitchell. Vice-President: Joel Halliwell. President. Farewell To The Class of '88 The year we have all looked forward to has finally come, and gone. The memories that we take with us, however, will last forever. We applauded the actors and musicians on the stage, honored the scholars at induction ceremonies, and cheered the athletes on the playing field. We experienced the joys of winning and supported each other through the losses. Now, the hardest part comes when it is time for us to head in our own direction. But each of us will take with him a little bit of red and black, always keeping the spirit of Fitch alive. Farewell Fitch Best of Luck to the Class of '88 Class President Joel Halliwell Senior Executive Board Row 1: Miranda Krause, Michael Stankcwich, Laura Anderson Row 2: Roncll Hargraves, Beth Duffy, Cindy Butler, Lea Breitenbach; missing from photo: Jeffrey Hartman In early September, the annual Senior Executive Board elections were held. Students buzzed around the school trying to discover exactly what they would have to do to be elected. They knew that only eight spots were open, so competition was high. The rigorous campaigning began; petitions were signed, name buttons were worn, and the endless attempt to meet new faces was initiated. After a long wait, the votes were cast and tallied. The new members assumed office and then the real work began. The Executive Board met with the Senior Class Officers and the advisors, first to become acquainted and then to start the school activities. The Executive Board members quickly learned their purpose. Together, the eight members of the Board and the four Senior Class Officers, became the decision-makers for the class of 1988. The Board consisted of athletes, artists, musicians, and all-around scholars. Their tastes were different in all aspects of life, but regardless, the members knew that they had to unite to form the voice of the class. They wholeheartedly con- tributed as many ideas originating from the class as possible. This year, the E.B. and the Officers conducted a successful magazine drive raising $4,000.00 for the class. The next activity was spirit week. The whole school looked forward to spirit week which included a powder puff soccer match,hall decoration, the bonfire, the Thanksgiving Day Football Game and the Homecoming Dance. The Executive Board of 1988 dreamed, created and achieved- - - “This was the eventful year.” Tracy Mitchell Awards Anne Hollister Harvard Book Prize Melissa Welch Yale Book Prize Douglas Scott DAR Award Miranda Krause Dartmouth Book Prize Suzanne Picla. Tracy Mitchell Girls State Margret Cooke Wellesley Book Prize 34 David Adams Michelle Althuis Lawrence Anderson Brian Auclair Paul Autio Hallic Axtell “During swim season of my sophomore year, the Avery Point pool was overcome by algae. In order to prove to the coach that no chlorine was in the pool, the team did a chlorine test. On the way to pratice, we stopped at the pet store, bought some goldfish and dropped them into the pool. Unfor- tunately our experiment didn't succeed. One of our unin- formed teammates told the coach about the fish. Wc ended up doing plenty of extra laps that afternoon.” June Wood Susan Bachinski James Baird Stacy Ballcstrini Elizabeth Barnum Tammy Barron Joan Basila Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Mary Birt JoAnn Bcrgrud Kimberly Bobinski Timothy Britt Ruth Beasley Jon Boylan Janna Bruce Debra Buckley Michelle Bullard Cynthia Butler Matthew Burnside Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Carrieanne Chamberlain Jodi Chornoby Robin Callcjo Kenneth Carpenter Jeffrey Christopher Peter Caramante Abigail Caplovitz Carey Choate Sandra Clark “I will always remember the night of the soccer banquet during my junior year. What makes this night so memorable is that 1 received the Most Improved Player Award. I felt great holding that trophy and shaking Bernie's hand. Later that year, I went on to receive the Most Improved Player Award for basketball.” Kenny Hclmc Tracey Clarke Charles Cornea u Lorenzo Conyers Compliments Of LORING STUDIOS Jamie Comeau Kenneth Cook I Clarence Coogan 40 Tina Cooper Thomas Curran Jacqueline Crandall Felicia Currie Michael Curley Nichole Davis Nickcllc Cooper ■ Edward Daley Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Beth Duffy Laura Driscoll Michele Devcau Jonathon Doty Lorraine Dragovic I.eonardo Dumlao Michelle Doucette “I received my greatest honor at Fitch after the Fall Show- case when 1 walked into the cafe and all my teachers who had been giving me bad grades for three years congratulated me. It made me feel like 1 was worth something to them. It made me feel all warm inside. Mr. LaPietra came up to me and said, ‘Good job Jeff, Now I know why you didn’t do any of my homework, because you were too busy memorizing your lines . . . I liked it.’ Neat-o. I only wish he could’ve given me a break on my grade . . .” Jeff P'an Krystal Dyer Thclxic Eaves Lori Edwards Dawn Estabrooks 44 Compliments Of I.ORING STUDIOS Melissa Fredsbo Laurie Feagin Amy Fillingamc Marianne Frccmcr Michele Fear Diann Flatlcy Donald Frink Kevin Farquhar Jeffrey Filardi Melissa Gardner Lauren Gavin Frank Gingerella Sherri Godard Elissa Goode Geoffrey Gordon Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Mary Haluga Roncll Hargraves James Harris Nicole Gorgone Joel Halliwcll Traci Guilfoil Kathleen Handy Kenneth Harris “My most embarrassing moment happened in my sopho- more year during band. We were marching out to play at half time, and the band was forming a block on the field. I was supposed to march to a certain hash mark and then turn to become part of the block. Instead, I continued on to the next hash mark about two feel over and turned there. I found that 1 was the only band member on that side of the field. The entire band was on the opposite half in a perfect box. I ran back to the band and thanked God I had a uniform on.” Carey Choate Jeffrey Hartman Nils Haugland Seth Hicks Charmain Hill Douglas Heller Teresa Hillman Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Tuesday Huckins 49 Karric Howe Laurie Hutchinson Kimberly Izzo I U Richard Jerbert Compliments of LORING STUDIOS Tammy Johnson Michael Jacobus Ronna Johnson Martha Jenssen Brenda Kelly Robert Kcxcl Lori Kapolowicz Fred Keith Richard Kent Heather Kennedy Thomas Kirkland Katrina Korpi Miranda Krause “During my senior year at Fitch, two other girls and I had the pleasure of being Freddy the Falcon at the football games. We could be seen sporting a big red, white, and black costume with a large Falcon head and beak, the whole outfit weighing about twenty tons! What I liked about being Freddy was I could act silly and stupid. Best of all, nobody knew who I was! Just in case you were wondering who Freddy the Falcon was this year, Fm one third of the answer. SURPRISE!” Belinda Winston Compliments Of LORING STUDIOS I AM._ m JBuM Sharlene Lcchner Michelle Lovendosky Sean Laxton Seth Mackin Laura MacNamara 53 Kenneth Mayhew John Maynard Stephanie McClellan Compliments of CORING STUDIOS 54 Tracy Mitchell Christopher Moore Kevin Morin Nancy Menhart Brandon Meuse Matthew Miffitt Cristian Miccli Matthew Mims “The funniest thing that ever happened to me at Fitch occurred during my third period junior English class. We decided to play a practical joke on Mr. Pearson, who was occassionally late to class, by turning his desk around to face the other direction and rearranging the books and papers on top to make it look as though nothing were different. I thought I would die when he came in, sat down, and couldn’t put his feet under the desk. All I can say is I'm glad he had a sense of humor.” Fred Keith Myel Muriel Rebecca Moss Scott Pcfflcy Compliments of Loring Studios Victoria Perry Suzanne Picla John Plankccl Christine Power Renato Ramos Brandon Potter Teresa Pratt James Rathbun David Reas Marianne Powell Michael Prccopio David Reas “I was in the library. It was the weirdest thing. First, I was sitting at a table talking and laughing with my friends. Then I got up to get a book. I couldn't have been away for more than five minutes, but when I returned my friends were gone. I couldn’t believe it! I soon found out that they had all been kicked out! Boy, was I glad I needed that book!” James Robinson Robin Robinson Edwin Root Compliments of Loring Studios Kevin Rebein Theresa Reiche William Reber Kendra Rothert Douglas Scott Rhonda Rowland Jean Saltis Jeff Santos Stephanie Seely Daniel Salazar Paula Schmidt Bari Russack Sandra Shearer Laura Sheehan Kimberly Sheriff Compliments of Loring Studios 62 Christina Simmons Troy Sousa Edmund Starzec Rachael Small Joellc Smullen Heather Stafford Michael Stankcwich ■■ Tammy Stuart Onassis Stratzman 63 One of the best times I had during my Fitch Years was participating in The Falcon Powder Puff Football Game. The whole game was part of Spirit Week. I remember the long hours of practice, but in the end all the hard work paid off. I was a tight end for the junior team who won the first game, and also went on to beat the senior girls. Both games were pretty tough and several girls were injured, but we pulled it together. Nikki Gorgone Denise Sutton Ncslie Sutton Sarah Tarbox Stacey Tasca Richard Taylor Darrell Thomas Compliments of LORING STUDIOS 64 Tammy Volpe 65 Valeric Varner Joanna Vecder John Waugh Melissa Welch Susan West Woodman White Christopher Williams Valerie Williamson Compliments of Loring Studios William Winters Belinda Winston Brian Winkler June Wood Melissa Wood Regina Zalegowski Taresa Zeppicri Tami Zezulka “One School Is Fin- ished, And The Time Has Come For Anoth- er To Begin.” Richard Bach Jonathan Livingston Seagull 67 Superlatives Class Preppies Who would ever think that the quarterback and a co-captain of the cheerleading squad would be elected Class Flirts? Chris Hooker and Tracey Pratt defy all stereotypes. Worst Drivers Best Bodies Figures sure to please, physique-flaunting Regina Zalegowski and James Rathbun demonstrate their jaw-dropping form. Just when you thought it was safe to let your grandmother cross the street alone . . . Kevin Rebein and Cindy Butler are back, and out to prove you wrong. 68 Class Artists Fitch’s budding Picassos, Ken Harris and Miranda Krause, hope for a show one day at the Museum of Modern Art. Quite an aspiration, considering the fact that most Fitch students only get ten square feet on the field house. Most Energetic frwm Elissa Goode and Matt Anderson have become fully function- ing members of the Fitch community, especially since they started getting 5 (instead of 4) hours of sleep every night. Foremost In Fashion Masters of color coordination with a sixth sense for fashion, Chris Williams and Tracy Mitchell could wear burlap and aluminum foil and get away with it. Personality Plus Sure, Margrct Cooke and Geoff Gordon always have a warm smile and a kind word ready for you, but if only you could sec them before they get their daily caffeine fix. Superlatives Cutest Smiles Not totally devastated by the stock market crash, Kendra Rothert and Ed Starzec manage to smile, having wisely liquidated their soybean futures. Sue Picla and Bill Murphy always swished and rinsed for the full thirty seconds, and you always spat it out at twenty-five. Now who’s laughing? Most Athletic Charles Broach and Dawn Estabrooks don’t know the meaning of the word “hurry” and rarely ever do so. Most Likely To Succeed Mellowist Fitch’s own jocks-in-residence, Joel Halliwcll and Ronell Hargraves, are looking forward to signing their Wheaties endorsement contracts. Most Unorganized Although their lockers seem to bolster their titles, Jeff Hart- man and Abi Caplovitz somehow manage to find their home- work in the clutch. Class Individualists When not plotting the Great Proletarian Revolution, class anarchists, Kevin DeBell and Tami Zezulka enjoy striking pensive poses. Most School Spirit Never hesitant to wave the scarlet and black, Tracey Pratt and Joel Halliwell’s school spirit shows from top to bottom-espe- cially top! Most Musical Fitch’s answer to the Osmonds, Charley Eastman and Taresa Zeppieri are bound to strum their way into your hearts. Their album is not available in stores. Senior Poll Favorites T.V. Show 1. Cosby Show 2. Moonlighting 3. Growing Pains Movie 1. The Lost Boys 2. The Outsiders 3. The Breakfast Club Food 1. Pizza 2. Fried Shrimp 3. Chocolate Chip Cookies Band 1. U2 2. Zeros 3. Chicago Singer 1. Whitney Houston 2. L.L. Cool J. 3. Paul Simon Ice Cream 1. Chocolate 2. Cherry Garcia 3. Black Raspberry Store 1. Filenc’s 2. Mystic Disc 3. Ted's Sales Room 72 Senior Poll Favorites Actor 1. Michael J. Fox 2. Patrick Swayze 3. Harrison Ford Actress 1. Ally Sheedy 2. Meryl Streep 3. Molly Ringwald Sport 1. Football 2. Volleyball 3. Tennis Subject 1. Unassigned 2. English 3. Biology Animal 1. Dog 2. Cat 3. Freddie the Falcon Song 1. I Need Love- L.L. Cool J. 2. Let Me Be The One- Thc Jets 3. Fitch Alma Matter Hobby 1. Shopping 2. Partying 3. Sleeping 73 Least Favorite Band 1. Bon Jovi 2. 17 Relics 3. Motley Crue Vegetable 1. Lima Beans 2. Peas 3. Brussel Sprouts Subject 1. Math 2. English 3. Physics Cafeteria meal 1. I Hate Them All 2. Fish Burgers 3. Potatoes and Beef Book 1. Moby Dick 2. Modern Physics 3. Harlequin Romances Phrase 1. What’s Up? 2. Word! 3. Yar! Drink 1. Tomato Juice 2. Diet Soda 3. Grapefruit Juice JUNIORS Junior Class Officers Angela Lewis, President; Kendra Tobey, Vice-President; Caryn McElroy. Treasurer; Jennifer Lobrin, Secretary, Prominent members of the class of ’89, I would like to thank you for a special year of hard work, dedication, and school spirit. I would also like to give recognition to the officers who participated in the success of our junior year. Furthermore, special thanks to Mr. Brown for his never ending support and leadership. Most of all, I would like to thank the students of the junior class. Without them there would have been no year. We leave behind many memories- Spirit Week (WAY TO GO POWDER PUFF SOCCER!), hall decorating, dances and our junior prom. 1 am looking forward to next year as seniors, the last class of the eighties. See you all in September. Angela Lewis Junior Class President Tanya Allen Brian Ash William Badalucca Lcilani Baldoz Marc Bate Richard Bates Ralph Batty Catherine Beard Andrew Benker Swati Bhatt Stephanie Blakeslee William Borysewicz Kim Boulicr Cynthia Boylan Jennifer Branche Keith Branche Bowen Briggs Candace Broach Paula Bromberek Kimberly Brown Michelle Brown Sandra Burge Douglas Burke Shane Campbell Jennifer Cannon Jackie Carroll Richard Carroll Margaret Casanas 77 Kenneth Chambers Andrew Chaney Elizabeth Chapman Robert Chiapperini John Chorlton Monica Christie D’Ann Church James Clay Terri Cleary Lisa Clements Tiffany Clingenpeel Michele Compton Jeff Conklin Christopher Conlev Sasha Connors Billy Cook Robbin Cooke Michael Coons Anthony Corcella William Costello Amanda Cousins Linda Cruz Stephanie Cruz Robert Cunningham Matthew Curtiss Lori Davis Katherine Dean Michelle DeGrazio Christopher Dclacruz Vincent Delia Dion Devega Deborah Douglas Susan Doyle Jenny Dresback Christopher Dunn Steven Dunn Luis Paco Duran Dana Durben James Elmer Melinda Elmer Ella Evans Kimberly Fallon Roy Fermo Jason Filardi Michael Flynn Robert Frechette Stacy Freeman Stephcnie Furtick John Gallup Cristine Geschrei Amy Getty Sheryl Glocckler Jennifer Goble Julie Goodwin Rachel Gould David Grant Brian Hafclc Jonathan Hanna Craig Harris William Harris Lewis Head Matthew Hibbard Erin Hickey Michelle Hill Eric Hohlfelder Eric Holbrook Matthew Holcomb Christian Holdridge Genevieve Hooper Ruth Hope James Hoyer Maria Indermuehle Terra Indermuehle Kelly Jackson Nancy Jackson Nicholas Jadamec Catherine Janney Catherine Jansson Christine Jimenez David Johnson Robert Johnston Donald Jordan Robert Kane Jennifer Katusha 79 Dawn Kccncy Pamella Kelley Sarah Kiely Kenneth Kliphon Tricia Knaff Dencil Kroft Randa Lago David Lamon Michael Larsen Colleen Laurie Michelle Lavigne Angela Lewis Jennifer Lobrin George Mabbott Jack Markey Matthew McCloskcy Caryn McEIroy James McGuire Alex McNutt Anthony Merrill Laura Milke David Millbauer Tricia Morales Kerri Moxon Brian Mulkey Kathleen Murphy Stephan Murphy Brent Murray Teri Myslik Wayne Neff Patrick Norris Joseph Nunes Denise Nurmi Shawn O'Leary Stephanie Olcxy Daniel Orce Tammy Osiecki Stacey Parker Tina Pasch Viren Patel Deborah Peruzzotti Kimberly Peters Michelle Post Peter Potts Kevin Power LaNetta Preston Sheralin Presutti Brian Reas Joel Redo Joel Redo Kimberly Revere Jennifer Rice Shannon Richard Jason Richards Gwyn Robe Amy Roberts Karen Rollins Wilma Saguiped Cathy Sanders David Santacroce Kurt Saull Meg Schmidt Alden Schnur Dwayne Schramm Alexandra Schuster Tracy Scott Abigail Sears Mark Serabian Kimberly Sheriff Kathleen Sherman Tammy Shinn Michele Simeon Darren Smith John Smith Linda Smith Michael Spellman Judy Stefanik Charity Steiner Dale Stewart Emma Stewart T racey Stockbridgc Peter Stone Kendrick Strickland James Strong 81 Travis Sullivan Cindy Sullivan Kenneth Sullivan Pamela Suplicki Robert Szegda Robert Taglianctti Trade Tarabck Kimberly Teague Diana Timpano Kendra Tobey Jennifer Upchurch Marie Vcnditti Robert Vowles Scott Wahlstrom Kymberly Welch Laura Westhusin Shannon Wcum Sandra Whittington Julia Wilkes Michele Willett Shannon Windisch Justin Wyatt Gerard Young Vanessa Zalegowski Sophomore Class Officers Carolyn Agbayani, President; Jeremy Freitas, Vice-President; Nicole Dixon, Treasurer; Dawn McAllister, Secretary. The class of 1990 had a challenging year. Our slogan, “we’re the high, we’re the mighty, we’re the class of 1990,” was proven over and over again. The hall decorating contest and powder puff soccer matches were fun for all who participated. Although we lost to the upper- classmen, we showed we were a spirited group to be taken seriously. Next year promises to be an even more exciting one, we are anxious to be upper-classmen. Dawn McAllister Sophomore Class Secretary, Brandine Acker Mark Adams Carolyn Agbayani Albert Aguimatang Jason Allen Jefferie Allen Erika Allgeo Yolanda Alston Eileen Anderson Robin Anderson Sylvester Anthony Eduardo Apolinario Lori Arick Amie Babinski Francis Bach Matthew Baldoz Melissa Balestracci Andrew Barber Steven Bariteau Joycie Barrus Stacy Batty Artemio Bayna Alan Beaulieu Timothy Beebe Ian Bellingham Melissa Bender Rebecca Bigelow Carol-Lynn Binkowski 87 Christopher Bird Andre Bishop Shelby Boiselle Brian Brimmer Darrin Britt Tracy Brogdon Lindsey Brown John Buck Bryan Buckley Stephanie Burdick Leslie Burdy Geoffrey Burns Marita Cambal Christopher Carter Westerly Carter Kim Casey Brian Chaney Robin Chapman Jennifer Church Jeffrey Claman Lance Cole Brian Compton Jennifer Contino Kimberly Cook Kendra Cooley Thomas Cooper Marie Costc Peter Cote II Tracy Cramer Chantal Crozct Deborah Cunningham Giuliana Curcio Jennifer Curran Timothy Dailey John Daley Scott Dallaire Christine Dariano William Day Scott DcBernardo Jennifer Dclaura Michael Dennis Joseph Devine Eustacia Dillon Nicole Dixon Steven Dixon Marquita Drayton Jennifer Dull Jean Jacques Dumlao Amanda Dunn Jerrylan Duyan Christopher Dvorak James Dyson Donald Dziok Rebecca Eastman Scott Ellis Ernesto Encamacion 88 Mark Engclc Christopher Erickson Eduardo Esparza Thomas Estes Shawn Fake Jeremy Fink Sean Finlayson Kyle Ford Brian Fountain Thaddius Fraiter Joseph Franciosi Jr Michael Frecmcr Ray Freemer Jorcmy Freitas James Gager Ronald Gannon Jennifer Gibbs Michael Gingcrclla Gregory Ginther Ambrose Godwin Michelle Godwin Robin Goins Teresa Goins John Gordon Teri Graham Monique Gray Sheena Green Erica Grccnfcld 89 Rebecca Greenfield Gary Grice John Grice Brandon Grisham Dave Guido Kristen Gutierrez David Hagley Kathleen Haluga Dale Hamilton Julie Hancock Edward Handy Katherine Harriott Sean Harris Amy Harrison Stephanie Harry Robert Hauer Lewis Hayes Chris Heidler Jeffrey Heldrcth Matthew Henry Lisa Hodges Amy Holland James Holland Heath Holmes Christina Hoover Gabriel House Robert Howard Brian Huggard Shannon Humes Agnes Jadamec Amy Jagenow Andrew Jagenow Joseph Johanson Alisha Johnson Jeanette Johnson Loretta Johnson Melissa Johnson Michael Johnson Patrick Johnson Thomas Kaluzny Patrick Kane Cheryl Kapolowicz Michael Keating James Keller Keri Kennedy Shawn Kenyon Richard Kerby Daniel Kerwin Jeff Kilgore Marc Kirkpatrick Casey Kliphon Travis Klucky David Knaff Ashley Koeck Christopher Kozlosky Christine Latham Dcsarae Latino Dencil Legg Robert Legg Serena Lentner Corey Lewis Melanie Lilly Donna Lowry Lisa Lozano Christopher Lynch Matthew Lyon Douglas Mace Maria Madole David Maglio Damiano Maiolo Steven Maisch Norman Malbourn Leah Manes Kristy Manning Robin Mantzaris Lisa Martin Dawn McAllister Shawn McCray Matthew McGrath John McJunkins Jennifer McKinley Kelly McLaughlin Maura McLaughlin Susan McNeil 91 Mark Meierdierck Akashambatwa Miller Peter Miller Brenda Montgomery Bridey Moore Elena Moreash Amy Mortimer Steven Mossberg Shanon Mothershed Kevin Mullins Philip Mullins Todd Munn Genifer Myslik Mischel Myslik Emory Nelson Brenda O’Connell Allan O'Hanlon Jonathan Ohleyer Laurie Ortega Theresa Palazzo Jeffrey Parker Richard Parker Joanne Pasieka Alkesh Patel Anthony Patterson Nicole Pavelski Daniel Pearson Julie Plankeel Stacie Ponder Maureen Power Talbot Pray Scott Price Tammy Purdy Lauren Rader Kristine Rafter Kathy Raymond Michael Reed Richard Remmert Janice Roberson Matthew Robertson Matthew Robinson Thomas Robinson Victoria Robinson Nicole Roddy Stacy Roderick Heather Rollison Nicholas Romano Heather Rood Mark Royce Timothy Rubino Linda Rudker Joseph Rudnicki Patrick Saffomilla Aridious Sanderlin Chad Sanders William Sanford Eric Santoro Scott Santoro Alison Schefers Nicol Schmitt Eric Scott Laura Scott Michael Senkow Ashley Senyohl Daniel Shaffer Dawn Shaffer Lesli Sharp Christa Sheriff Regina Sherman Michael Shinn Robert Shinn Stacey Simpson Cindy Sineiro Lori Slonski Jennifer Smith Julie Smith Laquisha Smith Melanie Smith Shannon Smith Wayne Smoot Amy Solt Tracy Sparen Jeffrey Spees Jeffrey Sprague Daniel Stanford Kimberly Stankewich Christopher Starr Todd Startz Anne Starzec Katharine Stevens Glenn Stock Carrie Stuart Matthew Sweeney Jacob Taft Kim Tasca Michele Taste William Thorp Jennifer Tillman Thomas Toth Trent Tracy Christopher Trisciuzzi Natasha Turner William Tuthill John Twilley Charlie Varner Kristin Varner Sasha Viall David Vlaun Thomas Wagner Alexander Waldon Kevin Walsh Kimberly Warfield Charles Warrington Laurie Weber Robert Weeks Lynette Wegner Monica Whan Spencer White Carrie Wiech Denise Wilcox Fred Wilcox Melissa Wilcox Douglas W'ilfong Tina Williams Warren Williams Toni Wilson Rebecca Wimett Kim Winston Ronald Woodruff Wendy Wyman Cindy Yering Beth York Anthony Zagoursky Wendy Zalegowski Tina Zimmerman School Calendar SEPT. 2 ‘87-88 school year opens SEPT. 17 Volleyball starts its season SEPT. 18 Fall Pep Rally SEPT. 19 Girls’ Tennis and Soccer start their seasons SEPT. 25 The Football team begins its season with a 19-0 loss to East Lyme OCT. 3 Joel Nelson Benefit Dance held at Fitch OCT. 8 Seniors attend the College Fair at the Coast Guard Academy OCT. 9 The Falcon Football team defeats Waterford. 30-13. OCT. 17 The Falcon Football team defeats Lcdyard. 7-6 OCT. 22 The Girls' Cross Country team becomes ECC Champs and ranks sixth in the slate Division L. OCT. 24 Juniors take P.S.A.T.’s OCT. 29 Fitch Fall Showcase OCT. 30 The Drama Club haunts the Essex Train OCT. 31 The freaks” come out to celebrate their Halloween spirit NOV. 7 The Seniors take S.A.lVs. Later that evening, the Falcon Marching Band takes first place with a score of 80.9 at the Waterford Lancer Band Competition. They also receive Best Drum Major and Best Auxiliary Awards. NOV. 23 Hawaiian Day NOV. 23-24 Powder Puff Soccer Games - Juniors Win All! NOV. 24 The Seniors win the Hall Decorating Contest with their Space theme. Later that evening. Katie Nichols discov- ers that she is the first person at Fitch to ever become All- State for volleyball. She led the Lady Falcon Volleyball team, ranked number one for three weeks in the Hartford Courant Poll. NOV 25 Bonfire Night NOV. 27 Fitch loses the homecoming football game to the New London Whalers, 15-28. % NOV. 28 1987 Homecoming Dance “We'll Be Together” DEC. 3 National Honor Society Inductions DEC. 5 S.A.T.’s given DEC. 10 Girls' Basketball starts its '87-'88 season DEC. 16 Band and Chorus Christmas Concert DEC. 18 Swimming begins DEC. 19 Wrestling starts an eventful season DEC. 21 Boys’ Basketball gets underway DEC. 23 Christmas Vacation begins DEC. 28 Indoor Track season begins JAN. 4 Return from Christmas Vacation JAN. 13 Senior fittings for Caps and Gowns JAN. 22-27 Mid-term Exams JAN. 23 S.A.T.'s given FEB. 2 The Falcon Concert Band, Chamber Choir, and Concert Choir perform for the Junior High Schools. FEB. 8 The Swim Team slaughters Wilbur Cross for their first win after 38 consecutive losses. FEB. 12-21 Winter Vacation. Some students spend the vacation in Mexico, sponsored by the Spanish Department. MARCH 24-26 Drama Club's Spring Production of “Anything Goes” APRIL 7 All Spring Sports officially begin APRIL 11-15 Spring Break APRIL 28 Spring Concert APRIL 29-30 Seaport Band Festival MAY 7 Junior Prom MAY 25 Spring Pops Concert MAY 27 Senior Prom at the Port and Starboard Room JUNE 13-16 Final Exams JUNE 14 Senior Banquet at the Seamen’s Inne JUNE 20 Graduation — Congratulations Class of 1988!! Fiddler Spirit Captures Club And C.T.C. Fiddler On The Roof, an inspiring tale of a family’s love and hope under the fist of religious persecution, challenged the 1986-87 Drama Club. Russian melodies and Jewish chants fell on unfamiliar ears but were readily learned and enthusiastically performed. The set crew constructed a lifelike facade of a small, rural village, which included a house with a roof that could support a fid- dler’s weight. A strong ensemble cast per- forming the roles of family-man Tevye, mother-hen Golde, their daughters and their suitors included 1988’s repeat performers Martha Jenssen, Charles Eastman, Melissa Welch, and Patrick Norris. In addition to performing three vibrant, successful shows that had many in the audi- ence reaching for their handkerchiefs, “Fid- dler” fared well in the Connecticut Theater Conference annual awards. Nominated for seventeen awards, the group won recognition for Best Chorus, Best Set, Best Student Or- chestra, “The Dream Sequence,” and Best Student Set Design. 1987 graduate Graham Thompson won Best Actor for his moving portrayal of the oppressed Tevye. Melissa Welch “Mazel Tov” 99 Junior Prom “Stand By Me” Junior Prom Court Row I: Joel Halliwell, Nancy Menhart, Michelle Althuis, Jeff Hartman. Row 2: Laura Anderson, Chris Hooker, Kevin DeBell, Beth Duffy, Miranda Krause, Matt Anderson. 100 Fashion Show Fashion Extravaganza ’87 On May 2, 1987 at 8:00 pm, after much deliberation and planning, the lights were dimmed and the night's festivities began. The evening came alive with models displaying clothes from various stores such as Wild Bill's, T.J. Maxx, and Anderson Little. As usual, the intermittent entertainment was in rare form, from lip syncing to song and dance. The evening’s hosts and hostesses- Wayne Richards, J.P. Shiver, Lisa Winkler, Maria Gemma, and Shannon Richards charmed and entertained the crowd. Their grace and composure allowed them to handle the large audience even when a few noisy spectators could not be quieted. The hosts simply brushed aside the interrup- tions and continued. Toward the end of the evening, Hagerty Auditorium’s audience had laughed and clapped themselves into a frenzy. They cried out for an encore after the Grand Finale, a dance routine to Janet Jackson's “Control. The evening ended after the models, dancers, hosts, and hostesses thanked Mrs. Jones for leading the project. Through her direction, the Fitch Fashion Show became a success. The driving force behind the scenes, Mrs. Jones planned, organized, and supervised the event. This show was especially important because it seems to have been the last one of its kind for the next few years. Unfortunately, the 1988 Fashion Extravaganza was cancelled due to renovations at the high school. But, if you ask anyone who took part in that memorable evening, he will surely say that the enthusiasm evolved because “We were in CONTROL! -Tracy Mitchell 102 104 Powder Puff Soccer Aggressive Powder Puffs This year the question that rang through the halls as Spirit Week approached was “Would there be a Powder Puff game? Due to problems last fall, it was doubtful whether the administration would allow this annual challenge to occur. However, the final decision was soon known. There would be a powder puff game, but this year the girls competing would play soccer instead of football. After a few weeks of informal practices, the sophomores challenged the juniors for the right to play the senior team. Although they lost, the sophomores played a strong game. The next day, the juniors faced the mighty seniors. After much kicking, running, and name-calling, the game was over. Unfortunately for the seniors, the juniors were just too vicious, and they defeated the seniors by a score of 3-0. Kendra Rothert i jk 106 1988 Homecoming Bonfire The forecast promised rain, but in 1987 Fitch was lucky enough to have a moon, the stars and a big crowd at the homecoming bonfire. The evening began with a cheerlead- ing presentation led by co-captains Meg Gardner and Tracey Pratt. Football players Chris Hooker and Tom Curran had the honor of participating in the cheerleading presentation in front of the TV-26 newscamera. This year the local station aired the first live televi- sion broadcast of a high school game in Connecticut. After Senior Class President Joel Halliwell announced the 1987 Home- coming Queen and her court, Miranda Krause ignited the ten foot high mass of kindling wood capped off w ith a dinghy, several real estate signs, and a giant wooden lobster. The glow could be seen across the river, signaling to the New London Whalers that the Thanksgiving Day ri- valry would be a fiery battle. Miranda Krause 107 Homecoming “We’ll Be Together” Court members: Seniors: Miranda Krause queen; Beth Duffy, Karrie Howe, Nancy Men- hart, Erin Sherman. Juniors: Angie Lewis, Ni- chole Roddy, Kim Teague. Sophomores: Erika Grccnfcld. Dawn McAllister. 108 Fall Showcase Arts Alive At this year’s Fall Showcase, the Drama Club acted as a mirror for the student body, giving each student a chance to laugh at him- self. This unique service was delivered through a performance of some scenes from Voices From the High School, by Peter Dee. Charley Eastman, the club president, directed the excerpts, and Erica Milke took the role of stage manager with a great sense of commitment. Paula Schmidt and Wendy Zale- gowski acted as narrators, setting the tone for each skit with short monologues. Kerri Moxon and Shecna P. Green played two girls anxious to try out for the cheerleading team; unfortunately, one of the girls becomes pregnant and sends the other one on without her. Melissa Welch and Sue MacNeil played a high school senior and freshman, respec- tively, both interested in the same boy. Betrayal and love dominated both of these sketches. Jeff P'an and Miranda Krause portrayed a couple divided by drugs. The girl’s efforts to cure the boyfriend’s addiction were futile. The evening also found characters searching for personal and sexual identity. It’s refreshing to know that high school students can deal with controversial topics in such a mature manner. Congratulations to all involved in the Drama Club’s addition to fall Showcase III. -Charley Eastman Erica Milke no The Blood Donor’s Tale My blood is O negative; so, I’ve been told By family since I was a few years old That spill it I must for my fellow man: “Enlist in a blood drive as soon as you can!’’ So late in October when Red Cross came by To visit our beloved Fitch Senior High, I trekked to the gym, slowly, dragging my feet To sign my lifeblood away. I took my seat in a cold row of chairs. While I sat down to wait, I looked at the tables, observing my fate. Huge football jocks nearly three times my size Were yelping and squirming with fear in their eyes. The nurses were smiling like Marquis de Sades, Extracting red health juice from their victims’ bods. I saw all this pain and thought of myself: Is agony too high a price for good health? I’d never had much of a tolerance for pain (God, even a hangnail could drive me insane!). I thought about leaving, decided to flee, but the nurse called the next victim-No! It was me! She stung me, she stabbed me, she pestered my brain As she asked for diseases on end I could name. I had none. My blood sank in copper sulfate. She ushered me up on the platform to wait. I didn’t have long; a nurse saw me and said, “Welch? Yeah, you're next, kid. Get up on the bed!’’ Her tag read Ms. Bronson (like Charles? my luck!) A menacing hag with physique by Mack truck. She bared yellow teeth in a sinister smile While her eyes glinted coolly, and I all the while Was rolling my eyes as she swabbed off my arm. I couldn’t have stopped her with all of my charm. But, oh how I wanted to! What shattered my dreams Of helping the sick were those God-awful screams Of pain all around me from needles inserted. Panicky, all altruism deserted, I thought of myself only, lost in the fear Of the pain that was coming. My blood was too dear! 1 never would share it! My body was mine! Helping another? No! I was just fine Wrapped up in myself, not paying a price — But then, interrupted, a shock like cold ice — Ms. Bronson, she grunted, the needle slid in. My mouth shut as I felt the prick of the pin That hurt for a second, the sting of a bee. A flash of sensation, but not agony. Instead I had noticed the heat on my arm: My blood in the tubing was scarlet and warm. And pulsing it flowed to its place in the sac While I hardly felt it or needed it back. I didn’t feel drained, my arm only ached. And I blushed and remembered just how I had quaked. The pain in my forearm was easy to bear. And wondrous to think that my lifeblood could spare A pint for an invalid lying ill by himself. I’d given and eased the pain for someone else, And not just to test my endurance, resolve. I'd learned that life around me did not revolve. My pain was but little and small price to pay For another's recovery on that fateful day. So now I still donate, and though I may flinch From the first pinprick. I’ll help out in a pinch. Melissa Welch 112 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Tantara Mrs. Lynn Frink- Advisor J. Ncilson-Busincss Manager, M. Althuis, S. Tarbox-Editor In June of 1987 the Tantara staff met for the first time to begin our year long task of creating Fitch’s yearbook. Our first as- signment was to devote many cherished hours of summer vacation to school, namely to a fund-raising campaign. Not only did we meet weekly at seven-thirty in the morning, a ridiculous time to be getting out of bed for school during summer vaca- tion, but we spent all of our spare time peddling advertisements. While most of our friends were lying on the beach, soaking up the rays, we staff members were plodding from business to business in the sweltering heat, trying to appear cheerful to proprieters, and beginning to wish that we had never signed on to yearbook. By the time school officially opened in September the advertisement campaign has raised $4,200.00. Our school day began and ended with yearbook. We sold books during homeroom, and met in room twenty-nine seventh period to put together the publication, staying after school to finish work. Although unknown to most readers, Fitch yearbooks do have a theme, and it was decided that “water” should be the theme for this year’s edition. The search for the perfect water picture and the ideal quotation to illustrate that theme left not only a lot of students wet, but the “rivers” section of Bartlett's Quotations engraved with Michelle Althuis’ and Kendra Rothert’s fingerprints. The novelty of being the first to see the senior portraits vanished quickly for Tracy Mitchell and Christine Power who often spent up to five hours a night on yearbook work. Nevertheless, they managed to laugh at most everything, and except for Tracy’s “Whaaat!”, they didn’t complain, even when faced with the superlative section’s third revision. Pam Suplicki, the only junior on the staff, also learned a lot about deadlines. Her Christmas vacation was spent drawing lay- outs, cropping candids, and labeling the pictures of every underclassman for an early January deadline. In addition, as the staffs only typist, she often received pages of copy to be typed overnight, NO MATTER WHAT. Throughout the production of the book, Jennifer Neilson kept busy with Tantara finances: creating the ad section, recording sales, billing patrons, or balancing petty cash. The Tantara photographers, Carey Choate, John Day, and Erika Milke, deserve much recognition for the many times that they went out of their way on the spur of the moment to get a needed photo. Also deserving of recognition are the many contributing writers to the Tantara whose work is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Andy Benker for contributing significantly to our ad campaign. As editor, I would like to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication to the 1988 edition, and thanks also to Mrs. Frink, our advisor. I think that we did a pretty good job, and, even though I hate to admit it, it wasn’t all that bad. Sarah Tarbox Staff Edilor-in-Chief Sarah Tarbox Business Manager Jennifer Ncilson Section Editors Opening Faculty and Administration Seniors Seniors Juniors Sophomores Clubs and Organizations Student Life Sports Michelle Althuis, Kendra Rothcrt Tracy Mitchell, Christine Power Tracy Mitchell. Christine Power Tracy Mitchell, Christine Power Pam Suplicki Pam Suplicki Michelle Althuis Michelle Althuis Kendra Rothcrt T. Mitchell, C. Power, P. Suplicki, K. Rothert-Copy Editor Scarlet Tanager The Scarlet Tanager upheld its high standard of excellence this year, as it has since 1929. Anchored by the solid grammatical skills and good taste of returning faculty advisor Mr. Arthur Pearson, the Tanager staff duly churned out its seven informative, entertaining, under-val- ued editions. Showing no mercy on typo-ridden articles, red- pencil editors Melissa Welch and Margret Cooke would settle for nothing less than a perfect paper. Never late for their article deadlines, Jim Baird, Katie Korpi, Ed Starzec, Tracey Pratt, Jeff Hart- man, Kristy Manning, Kai Reinke, and a host of contributors filled the bulk of each edition with concise, error-free writing. Highlights of the year included a probing interview with school superin- tendent Dr. Joan Stipctic, a first-hand look at the professional filming of Mystic Pizza, and a contro- versial smoking policy editorial. Lensmcn Geoff Gordon and Brandon Potter, proverbial newshounds, developed and printed their own photos, and contributed stunning black and white shots of Carson's store and a maniacal turkey hunter, among others. Hopefully the Tanager will flourish in the future with the support of the student body and adminis- tration, and the sound words of wisdom from its faculty advisor, whose help is truly appreciated. — Ed Starzec The Master of Symbolism 116 Row' 1, Editors: M. Welch, M. Cooke. Row 2: G. Gordon, K. Korpi, D. Scott. Row 3: J. Hartman, A. Pearson-Advisor, K. Manning, A. Godwin, T. Pratt, J. Baird, P. Saffomilla, E. Starzec, D. Pearson Amphora Row 1: L. Milke, K. Sherman, S. Lentner. G. Turgcon- Advisor. Row 2: G. Robe, M. Anderson, L. Fuisting, K. Harris Fitch’s literary arts magazine. Amphora, again displayed the many creative talents of the students in the form of short stories and essays, cartoons, art, and poetry. This is the second year that the magazine’s publication has been advised by Mrs. Gail Turgeon. On the first day of school, she met with students Matt Anderson and Laura Milke to discuss plans for the twenty-fourth edition ol the magazine. The primary concern was the lack of staff members; therefore, the threesome combed the seventh period study halls, searching for students with good writing skills and an interest in learning magazine production. Most of the recruits responded positively, (one student, Lance Fuisting, joined the staff tor two semesters). It wasn’t long before the Amphora became flooded with prose and poetry from hopeful students. Each of these submissions was evaluated for its literary merit, given a rating of one to four. Then, staff members chose the highest rated works and planned lay-outs to accomodate them. Artists illustrated the selections. The magazine was sent to the printers in April, and the staff celebrated the creation of the 1988 issue of Amphora by selling copies to students, parents, teachers, and others interested in high school art and literature. The 1987 edition of Amphora was awarded the honor of “Medalist' by the Columbian Scholastic Press Association for concept, content, creativity, and design. This year’s issue will also be submitted to the Columbian Association with hopes that it will equal the accomplishments and success of its predecessor. Next year, the staff will again collect students works for Amphora s silver anniversary issue. Malt Anderson Laura Milke 117 Student Council Row 1: R. Moss, G. Gordon, S. Seely. Row 2: H. Stafford. S. Kiely, E. Barnum. Row 3: K. Nichols, C. Seidell, J. Cannon, S. Harry Club Officers: R. Moss-President, E. Goode-Vicc Presi- dent-missing from photo: G. Gordon-Treasurer, S. Scely- Secretary International Club In a word, the Fitch International Club is fantastical It gives its mem- bers the opportunity to learn about many interesting cultures from all over the world. Through student, faculty, and citizen presentations including slide shows and food samples, members get a true taste of the foreign lifestyle. This year’s International Club got off to an unfortunate shaky start due to the lack of an advisor. However, as Mr. La- Pietra assumed the position, the club quickly began making up for lost time. During the fall and the winter we en- joyed excellent presentations by Dana Hines on Germany, Spain, and England, and by Generosa Utter on the Philli- pines. The club also hosted a progressive dinner which consisted of a French On- ion Soup appetizer, homemade lasa- gna, fresh green salad, garlic bread, and an assortment of cookies—butter, sug- ar, chocolate chip. Throughout the spring several presen- tations were made on India, Russia, and Africa. Also the club attended a lecture at Connecticut College hosted by the college’s very active International Club. This year was certainly an eventful one. The members wish to thank our many well-informed speakers for spreading cultural history and news. —Christine Power Row 1: C. Power, J. Parikh, J. Devine, C. Choate. Row 2: D. Pa- tel, G. Utter, H. Axtcll, D. Latini. Row 3: K. Rothert, J. Veider, S. Seely, P. Duran. Row 4: J. McGuire, M. Drayton. J. Plan- keel, M. Stankewich Club Officers: C. Power-Vice President. J. Parikh-Trea- surcr, J. Devine-President, C. Choate-Social Director 119 Drama Club Row 1: D. Reas, A. Caplovitz, M. Welch, E. Goode, C. Eastman, M. Jenssen. Row 2: M. Curtis, L. Andrews, S. Seely, B. Barnum, A. Koeck, M. Willett, N. Menhart, R. Zalegowski, M. Althuis, M. Schmidt, H. Axtell, J. Rice, P. Pagnucco, P. Schmidt, T. Pratt, J. Parikh, K. Rothert, K. Moxon, M. Brown, K. Brown. Row 2: P. Norris, W. Olsen, M. Madole, J. Wood, S. Freeman, M. McLaughlin, R. Moss, T. Palazzo, M. Power, G. Robe, G. Martinez, M. Krause, K. Kennedy, A. Schnur, E. Milke, S. McNeil, J. Desback, J. Branche, D. Estabrooks. Row 3: P. Johnson, J. P'an, C. Seidell, G. Senok, K. Carpenter, J. Cannon, C. Power, M. Coste, L. Junker, J. Freitas, C. Butler, M. Ander- son, L. Anderson, B. Silvernail, A. Isom, L. Smith, K. Hanna, T. Zezulka 1988 Spring Production - Anything Goes Thespians Row 1: E. Goode, A. Caplovitz, N. Menhart, T. Pratt, M. Willett, P. Schmidt, K. Rothert, J. Wood, M. Jenssen, A. Barbieri-Advisor. Row 2: M. Schmidt, M. Welch, D. Reas, P. Norris, C. Power, E. Milke, M. Althuis. Row 3: S. Freeman, G. Robe, M. Anderson, M. Krause, J. Cannon, B. Silvernail, T. Zezulka, C. Eastman Anything Goes Challenge Boosts Club Spirit Afar cry from last year’s serious and successful Fiddler On The Roof, the 1930’s revival Anything Goes swept drama members eagerly into this season’s roles. Its quick-paced comedy, demanding set, and sassy jazz score presented a challenge to both veterans and newcomers and held many surprises as the most whimsical musical since 1985’s The Pirates Of Penzance. The Anything Goes set crew built a completely stationary set, recreating the two level deck of a luxury cruise liner. Un- der the instruction of Ms. Marcia Miller, tap dancers labored for months to perfect their routines, accompanied by the pit band with Cole Porter’s upbeat jazz. The determination and commitment needed to “get the show on the road’’ in a short 10-week schedule did nothing to weigh down the club’s spirit. Though numbers have dropped significantly since the club lost award-winning actors and set designers to graduation, a dedicated core of juniors and seniors have jumped wholeheartedly into production. As a result of their hard work, members have a unity that has been lacking in the club for years. Perhaps that unity stems from shared experience, also. This season has included a theater conference in New Haven, an appearance in gruesome costume on the Essex Halloween Train, and a fall show directed by club president Charles Eastman entitled “Voices From The High School.” Anything Goes, for all its shipboard romance and slapstick mistaken identity, urges us to grow together and follow our hearts. 1987-88 drama members, with the guidance of director Alida Barbieri, choral director James Dehls, and many faithfully returning alumni, grasp that goal of the theater to enrich their daily lives. —Melissa Welch Chamber Choir Row 1: M. Jenssen, J. Hanna, A. Koeck, M. Willett, T. Eaves-Pianist Row 2: P. Schmidt, N. Toscano, B. Winkler, B. Russack Row 3: T. Lane, J. Encarnacion, M. Jacobus, T. Zeppieri, J. Branche Row 4: T. Pratt, M. Martin, C. Eastman, N. Thompson, B. Silvernail, N. Menhart, T. Mitchell, K. DeBell-missing from photo The 1987-88 Fitch Chamber Choir continued to provide music of exceedingly high quality in the tradition of years’ past. The Chamber Choir has always maintained a fine repuation throughout our community, and this year was no exception. The group meets during a regular class period; therefore, they adhere to the rigid standards of any other academic class as well as shoulder the responsibility of live performance. A highlight of 1987 was the Chamber Choir’s appearance at the United States Coast Guard Academy’s annual Festival of Holiday Music. Fitch’s finest singers glided through “O Come Emman- uel,” “Dona Nobis Pacem,” “Fum, Fum, Fum,” “O Occhi Manza Mia,” “I Know Where I’m Goin’,” “Lullay My Liking,” and the traditional “Deck the Halls.” The Chamber Choir was the only civilian group invited to perform at this function, which featured eight other Coast Guard ensembles and near- capacity audiences at both shows. In the Spring of 1988, the Chamber Choir hosted a Lyric Festival in which groups from all over the northeast participated. This was an exciting event for the Choir and Fitch in general, as the school has never played host to a choral presentation of this caliber. The annual Spring Concert was also presented with the combined talents of all three choirs and the Falcon Band. The beautiful music that Fitch has grown used to was definitely in evidence in 1987-88. —Kevin DcBell Concert Choir Row 1 (Front): Sherrie Lavigne. Debbie Buckley, Michelle Bullard, Kim Teague, Terra Indermuehle, Heather Greenleaf, Grace Martinez, Carrieann Chamberlain, Jen Gibbs, Kristy Manning, Susan Doyle, Carolyn Ag- bayani, Tammy Osiccki, Kim Stankewich, Michelle Godwin. Row 2 (Middle): Krystal Dyer, D'Ann Church, Cindy Sullivan, Pamela Suplicki, Tricia Morales, Christine Jimenez, Joanna Veeder, Stacy Batty, Jen Rice, Amy Getty, Stacy Roderick, Julie Plankecl. Row 3 (Top): Stephanie Furtick, Marie Coste, Erin Hickey, Stephanie Olexy, Jennifer Cannon, Kim Fallon, Jen Dresback, Alden Schnur, Val Varner, Paula Bromberek, Dawn McAllister, Laura Scott. Mixed Chorus Row 1: D. Fish, L. Baldoz, J. Brown, L. Clements, K. Harriot, P. Whitehead, T. Clingcnpecl. Row 2: J. McKinley, A. Babinski, T. Beebe, T. Munn, M. Lavigne, J. Tillman, K. Casey. Row 3: S. Whittington, S. Bachinski, N. Romano, C. Comeau, B. Silvernail, L. Nurme. L. Smith 123 Marching Band Row 1: T. Knaff, S. Shearer, M. Schmidt, N. Roddy, S. Lechner. T. Zeppicri, N. Thompson, K. Rollins, J. Crandall, J. Smullen, S. Kiely, T. Barron. C. Janssen. Row 2: S. Mossberg, K. Gutierrez, T. Allen. C. Hood, M. Madole, W. Day, J. Tillman, J. Elmer, C. Dunn, N. Toscano, R. Fermo, J. Rudnicki, J. Martin, T. Latawiec, D. Burke, L. Breitenbach, A. Diebel, T. Indermuehle, M. Johnson, A. Jademac, T. Huckins. Row 3: R. Taglinetti, T. Myslik, D. Latino, S. Roderick, M. Jacobus, A. Hollister. P. Norris, B. O’Connell, C. Power, C. Butler. Row 4: R. Eastman, J. Wood, L. Wegner, S. Freeman, M. Bullard, C. Dariano, B. Acker, J. Gager, T. Mitchell, A. Benker. Though the Fitch Falcon Band got off to a rocky start at the October Coast Guard Windjammer competition, they quickly turned their luck around. As their marching season progressed, their style and musicianship improved and so did the scores; consequently, the Fitch Band was rewarded with the highest score ever in their history. Under the new directorship of John P. Jones, the Falcons placed second at the East Lyme Competition and sixth at the Eastern Marching Band Association Finals in Roselle Park, New Jersey. Their score, 85.5, was a new record. The high point of the season, however, took place at the Waterford Band Competition when the Falcon Band took first place with an 80.9. They were also awarded the trophies for Best Percussion and Best Drum Majors. Each member, when in uniform, now proudly sports a gold pin to commemorate this special event. Musical selections included “Moorside March,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Leading the band were drum majors Taresa Zeppieri, Karen Rollins, and Nick Thompson. Flag captains were Shar Lechner and Jackie Crandall. The flag team placed highest of all of the colorguards at the East Lyme Show. After the marching season closed with the Thanksgiving Day game, concert band began. The jazz band was selected and the pit band was organized for the spring musical Anything Goes. —Anne Hollister 124 Color Guards Keyettes Row 1: N. Roddy, S. Lechncr-Captain, T. Huckins, T. Barron, S. Kicly. Row 2: C. Janssen, S. Shearer, T. Knaff, J. Smullen. Row 3: M. Schmidt, J. Stcfanik, J. Crandall- Caplain Row 1: R. Moss-President, R. Johnson-Treasurer. Row 2: K. Moxon, S. Furtick, T. Pasch, K. Boulier, D. Eames-Advisor Key Club Row 1: L. Anderson, J. Filardi, T. Clarke, R. Masked, P. Suplicki. Row 2: S. Kiely, B. Barnum, S. Lechner, R. Small, J. Lobrin, K. Tobey, C. McElroy. Row 3: R. Zalcgowski, S. Laxton, M. Foss, T. Knaff, J. Crandall, K. Morin. Row 4: J. Upchurch, J. Neilson, S. Burrows. J. Charlton, R. Chiapperini. Row 5: E. Smith, B. Murphy, A. Lewis, N. Roddy, S. Hicks, T. Sullivan Fitch Key Club, one of the 3,684 clubs na- tionwide, is a commu- nity service organization sponsored by the Groton Ki- wanis Club. “. . . For Friendship's Sake” was Key Club’s theme and major em- phasis this year. Several ser- vice programs were spon- sored this year: three blood drives, one held at the Casi- no in Groton Long Point for senior Joel Nelson; a canned food drive, with col- lection points at Fitch as well as at local supermar- kets; car parking at the Coleman Bros. Carnivals, and a New Year’s party at the Groton Senior Citizen Center. Moreover, the New En- gland District of Key Clubs raised money for the Juve- nile Diabetes Foundation. Fitch’s contribution was sig- nificant. Fitch’s Key Club- bers work hard to carry out their motto, “Caring - - - Our Way of Life.” Pam Suplicki Club Officers: L. Anderson-Editor, J. Filardi-Vice President, T. Clarke-President, R. Masked-Treasurer, P. Suplicki-Secretary 126 National Honor Society Row 1: L. Breitenbach, K. Rothert, J. Planked. Row 2: P. Schmidt, J. Parikh, V. Williamson, J. Smullen, S. Tarbox. Row 3: J. Day, D. Estabrooks, M. Cooke, D. Patel. Row 4: J. Umland, M. Althuis, M. Welch, E. Milke, S. Piela, C. Power. Row 5: E. Starzec, J. Nielson, A. Hollister, G. Gordon, R. Johnson. Row 6: S. Burrows, A. Caplovitz, T. Mitchell, Mrs. Morris-Advisor, M. Jacobus. Members not in photo: J. Hartman, M. Krause, D. Scott Officers: L. Breitcnbach-Vice President, K. Rothert-Presidcnt, J. Plankeel-Secretary Main Office Help Row 1: A. Lewis, K. Welch. Row 2: C. Eastman, R. Moss, H. Kennedy Library Aides Row 1: K. Revere, L. Smith. Row 2: L. Dumlao, R. Johnson, S. Blakeslee, T. Patterson, S. Doyle Guidance Aides Row 1: C. Janney, T. Cleary, T. Huckins, C. Dariand. Row 2: M. Bender, S. Mothershed, M. Wilcox, T. Graham Model Congress Row 1: S. Seely, S. Caplovitz, P. Norris. Row 2: J. Parikh, L. Breitenbach, R. Bacewicz-Advisor. Row 3: R. Moss, K. Power, J. Plankeel, S. Tarbox Growing from a handful of students to a club of approximately twenty five members, Model Congress successfully completed its first year at Fitch. Model Congress is a debating club with a political bent. Its purposes are to familiarize students with the procedures of formal debate and to keep them up to date on current events as well as to give them insights into the inner workings of the United States Congress. Members submit bills on local or national issues which are then debated and voted on according to the modified Roberts Rules of Order used by Congress. Topics discussed range from housing for the elderly to sanctions toward South Africa to the legalization of prostitution. Model Congress chapters exist at other high schools in Connecticut, and they occasion- ally hold regional congresses. We hope to join them in the years to come. Abi Caplovitz Science Club Row 1: L. Breitenbach, A. Caplovitz-Prcsident, J. Umland. Row 2: Mrs. Williams- Advisor, A. Hollister, J. Parikh, E. Milkc, J. Markey. Row 3: J. Day, M. Welch, R. Moss, D. Scott Varsity Club Row 1: M. Cooke, T. Clarke, N. Menhart, R. Maskell. Row 2: P. Schmidt, P. Duran, M. Stankewich. G. Utter, V. Williamson, D. Patel, E. Sherman, J. Devine, P. Pagnucco, E. Goode. Row 3: T. Clingenpeel, M. Simeon, J. Lobrin, C. McElroy, R. Hargraves, M. Althuis, J. Basila, K. Howe, R. Zalegowski. Row 4: P. Suplicki, T. Pratt, C. Power, M. Krause, T. Martin, M. Fear, J. Comeau, S. Richard, A. Lewis. Row 5: H. Stafford, J. Neilson, S. Clark, C. Butler, K. Nichols, C. Broach, J. Halliwell, C. Hooker, D. Andrew, B. Duffy, K. Morin, S. Burrows, J. Goodwin, S. Olexy, N. Roddy. Row 6: R. Moss, S. Piela, D. Deslosreyes, T. Curran, B. Murphy, M. Cousins, S. Hicks, J. Filardi, N. Jademec, C. Williams, E. Hohfelder, M. Christie Club Officers, Row 1: M. Cooke-Presidcnt, T. Clarke- Vice President. Row 2: N. Menhart-Secretary, R. Mas- kell-Treasurer 132 SPORTS Women’s Cross-Country Women Capture ECC by Margret Cooke 1988 was an exciting year for Women’s Cross-Country. During the regular season the team’s record was 9-2, falling only to NFA and predicted ECC champions Ledyard. Sophomore Brenda O'Connell was the big surprise of the season as she led the team in every race. Against Ledyard, one of only two home meets, she tied the course record of 16:42 for 2.7 miles. The high point of this year's successful season was the upset victory at the ECC Championship Race. Fitch entered the race in third place, but due to the outstanding effort by the entire team, finished first. This race enabled the capture of the ECC title, which was shared with NFA and Ledyard. Both Brenda O'Connell and senior co-captain Margret Cooke received All-ECC honors for their respective first and eighth place finishes in the ECC Championship Race. Co- captain Regina Zalegowski followed closely behind with an eleventh place finish. The team also placed well in the State L Class with a finish of sixth out of twenty-two teams. Brenda O'Connell again paced the team with an eleventh place finish out of over one- hundred runners. She thereby earned a place to compete in the State Open Meet where she finished thirty-eighth in the state. Members of the Varsity team this year were co-captains Margret Cooke and Regina Zalegowski, also Michelle Althuis, Monica Christie, Jennifer Rice, Wilma Sagupied, and Brenda O'Connell. Aren't they a cute couple? 134 Men’s Cross-Country Fleet Feet Finish Fast Season by Geoff Gordon The 1987 Men’s Cross-Country team finished their season with a 4-2 winning record. Although their season didn’t have many races, they did face some tough competition. The Falcons easily won against Wheeler, East Lyme, and Waterford. The team also defeated Led- yard by one point in a close contest. But the tables were turned when the Falcons faced NFA and lost by one point. The team also lost to a strong Killingly club. The team finished fourth overall in the ECC, and ninth out of twenty-four teams in the State LL Meet. But more important than a successful record was the team’s unity; a difficult task in a sport often termed “individual.” The team was led by co-captains Matt Anderson and Woody White. The varsity squad was complet- ed by seniors Geoff Gordon, Nils Haugland, Mike Stankewich, and sophomores Dan Kerwin and Chris Carter. Said coach Browning of this year’s team, “They’re all good kids.” 136 Women’s Tennis Tennis Nets Another Season by Jaime Devine Although their season record may not have shown it, the Lady Falcon Tennis team possessed great talent and determi- nation. The team's final record was 4-9, and two members qualified to compete in the state competition. Co-captains Karrie Howe and Erin Sherman held the num- ber one and two positions respectively. Jaime Devine played third and Beth Duffy played fourth. Devine and Howe com- bined to form the number one doubles, and Duffy and Sher- man played number two doubles. Competing in third doubles were Cindy Butler and Alden Schnur, with Jen Dresback and Christine Power as substitutes. Five players Erin Sherman, Karrie Howe, Jaime Devine, Cindy Butler, and Alden Schnur qualified to participate in the ECC tournament. Because of their winning records, Erin Sherman and Jaime Devine also qualified to compete in the State Tournament. New coach Robin Doyle helped strengthen the team through demanding drills and practices. Although she accept- ed the job at the last minute, she was still able to provide a positive outlook on the season, as well as coordinate the team and get much needed new uniforms. Although the record didn’t reflect this year’s true ability, the experience gained by underclassmen provides promising outlooks for next year. 138 Row I: Jaime Devine, Beth Duffy, Karrie Howe, co-cap- tain; Erin Sher- man, co-cap- tain; Cindy But- ler, Christine Power. Row 2: Sarah Kiley, Al- den Schnur, Ka- tie Sherman, Cindy Boylan, Stacy Freeman, Jen Dresback. Row 3: Jennifer Gibbs, Chantal Crozet, Julie Plankeel, Eileen Anderson, Kris- ty Manning, Sue McNeil. 139 Soccer Bernie’s Booters Break Even by Ed Starzec The 1987 soccer season was expected to be on the down side of the 1986 11-2 record, but Fitch’s first season in the ECC proved to the more grueling than was anticipated. Fitch finished 6-6-4 overall. This included early 6-0 and 5-0 shutouts over New London and Killingly. The Falcons went on to tie a lackluster East Lyme squad, edge a tight match with the Ledyard Colonels 2-1, take their first loss to Stonington in a 3-2 contest, and beat NFA 3-2. The season went downhill from there. The booters fell 3-0 to the Waterford Lancers, tied the New London Whalers, and lost 2-1 to Old Lyme. Later in the season the Falcons edged out Killingly 2-1 and tied Ledyard in a game marred, or perhaps enhanced, by a free-for-all with less than a minute to play. The brawl involved not only players, but also a mother, adding a new twist to the basic soccer shoving match. The regular season rounded out with a 2-0 loss to Hand of Madison, a sound 4-2 victory over NFA, and another loss to the undefeated Lancers. In post-season play, Fitch seeded 21st in the Class LL and lost to 8th ranked Xavier of Middletown in a 3-0 match. In retrospect, the 1987 season was unlucky for the Falcons. Their four ties and two one-point losses attested to a shaky offensive effort by the entire team. Also, Waterford and Sto- nington, teams accounting for sixty percent of Fitch's losses, reached the semi-finals in the State Class M Tournament. The tough ECC competition proved to be no free ride for the Falcons in 1987. 140 Row 1: Jen Lobrin, manager; John Plan- keel, Kenny Helme, Chris Moore, tri-cap- tain; Seth Hicks, tri- captain; Joel Halliwell, tri-captain; Chris Miceli, Derek Munn, Bernie Nas- ser, coach. Row 2: Ed Starzcc, Dan Salazar, Rich Taylor, Chris Triscuzzi, Joey Velez, John Boylan, Paco Duran, Pete Stone, Glen Graham, coach. Row 3: Brian Ash, Tony Marrow, Scott Stafford, John Chorl- ton, Peter Potts, Shawn Finlayson, Lance Fuisting. Row 4: Chris Bird, Todd Munn, Richard Kerby, Talbot Pray, Tom Lagner, Chris Starr, Gilbert Gil- bert, Lauren Raider. Volleyball Volleyball Talent Shines by Ronell Hargraves Bump, set, spike - those were the key words of the Lady Falcon Volleyball team. This year’s team, coached by Mark Sullivan and Debbie Campbell, advanced further in competi- tion than any past team. The team was both fortuante and skilled enough to advance to the quarter finals, but was knocked out by Class L State Champions, Maloney High School. In the regular season, the Ladies had an impressive record, finishing 15-2. Their only losses were to state champion teams. The setters: co-captain Katie Nichols, Valerie Williamson, and Ruth Beasley, aided the hitters: co-captain Sue Piela, Vanessa Zalegowski, Mandy Cousins, Tracy Clarke, and Ron- ell Hargraves. Other letter winners who helped the team were Rebecca Moss and Tina Cooper. This year's volleyball team was well-endowed in every as- pect of the game, and their talent is evident in their record. Katie Nichols, who led the team in all-around ability, was honored by her selection to the All-State Volleyball team. She is the first player from Fitch to ever achieve such an honor. Congratulations to Katie Nichols and the Lady Falcon Volley- ball team on a job well done. This time I’m going to hit it. I swear, I swear! I Row 1: Tracy Clarke, Mishel Myslik, Chris- tina Hoover, Shannon Richard, Katie Nich- ols, co-captain; Sue Piela, co-captain; Genifer Myslik, Caro- line Agbayani, Wendy Zalegowski, Valerie Williamson. Row 2: Joycie Barrus, Elena Moreash, Stacie Pon- der, Vanessa Zale- gowski, Jennifer Can- non, Kelly Jackson, Ashley Scnyohl, Ron- ell Hargraves. Row 3: Jennifer Brache, Mandy Cousins, Re- becca Moss, Ruthie Beasley, Jen Katusha, Kim Fallon, Elissa Goode. Row 4: Mark Sullivan, coach. Football “That’s the play?! Football Fights For Respect by Steve Burrows When the 1987 Fitch Falcon football team lost the opening game at East Lyme, it looked to many like the beginning of a long, unpromising season. But the team had character and a will to win. The weeks that followed showed a much improved team. In the next game, they surprised many by nearly defeating Hamden, the team then ranked number one in the state. The team’s confidence increased as they went on a four game winning streak, defeating Waterford, Ledyard, Wilbur Cross, and NFA. Unfortunately, the streak ended in a loss to West Haven. The Falcons rebounded once again with a big victory over Killingly. The win set the stage for the Thanksgiving Day game against New London, and a chance for a share of the ECC Yankee Division conference title. The game received extra publicity when a local television sta- tion (channel 26 WTWS New London) aired the game live, a Connecticut first. The Falcons led for the first three quarters of the game, but went down fighting in the fourth. Fitch tied for second in the Yankee conference. At the end of the season, the Fitch Falcons turned in a respect- able 5-4 record. Considering that three of the four teams Fitch lost to went on to play in state championship games, (Hamden, West Haven, and New London), the 1987 Fitch Falcons were obviously a team to be reckoned with. 144 Row 1: B. Vandcrvecn, co- captain; T. Curran, co-cap- tain. Row 2: C. Broach, D. Andrcu, C. Hooker, R. Gil- liard, J. Filardi, K. Morin, D. Deveau, J. Blanche. Row 3: D. Delosreycs, D. Heller, P. Caramantc, R. Maskcll, T. Martin, B. Meuse, B. Potter. Row 4: I. Belling- ham, D. Schramm, B. Jones, L. Conyers, C. Williams, K. Sullivan, S. Burrows, D. Frink. Row 5: P. Fitzpat- rick, V. Scott, S. Wahl- strom, C. Conley, B. Mul- key, J. Conklin, G. Matthews, J. Gallup. Row 6: T. Koluz, K. Branch, S. Murphy, P. Keating, K. Kli- phon, T. McClellan, K. Chambers, B. Shafer. Row 7: N. Jadamec, W. Carter, J. Gordon, C. Wordton, S. Debernardo, M. Keating, D. Hagley, J. Diccn. Row 8: M. Ellis, coach; W. Williams, N. Malbourn, C. Burrows, coach. Row 1: Jen Rice, Bri- an Mulkey, Scott Wahlstrom, Alan Beaulieu, Rich Kent, Judy Stefanik, War- ren Williams. Row 2: Charley Chazparri- son, coach; Dan Ker- win. Ray Maskell, Jay Duyan, Agnes Ja- damcc, Laquisha Smith, Ralph Batty, Dwayne Schramm. Row 3: Jerry Brown- ing, coach; Woody White, Ha Young, Chris Williams, tri- captain; Geoff Gor- don, tri-captain; Rich Gilliard, tri-captain; Kevin Morin, Matt Anderson, Sandra Clark, manager; John Contulis, coach. 147 Men’s Basketball Halliwell Heads Hoopsters By Jeff Hartman The Fitch Boys’ Basketball team, although strug- gling through their fourth straight losing season, managed bright spots due to the team’s unrivaled internal comraderie. One of those “bright” spots was the return of guard Sean Murphy after several knee operations. The 6’2” senior scored a team high of twenty-five points in a spectacular performance against Ham- den on February 29th. Junior forwards Craig Harris and Eric Hohl- felder played their positions aggressively, gaining the starting experience needed to help make the 1988-89 Falcons successful. Guard Ken Helme helped to strengthen the of- fense from the point guard position. One person who stood out above everyone else: Joel Halliwell. Along with Harris and Murphy, Halliwell, the team’s captain, was one of the Fal- con’s top scorers. In addition, and in many ways more importantly, Halliwell, a true sportsman, stuck with the team in spite of all the fighting and the quitting. And, he was a real morale booster when the squad faced intimidating competition. Coach McCain is looking to the future for im- provement, and has hopes for next year’s season to be a promising one. Raise your hand if you’re Sure! 148 Forget it baby. I’ve got it! Women’s Basketball Wrestling Wrestlers Storm State ‘L’ By Matt Anderson Though unsuccessful in capturing the ECC title, the 1988 Wrestling team showed their dominance by taking the state title in the Class ‘L’ Division. With the onset of the season the Falcons were confi- dent that they would be ECC champions. An early conference record of 3-0 seemed to insure their claims. Unfortunately, injured and overweight wres- tlers weakened the starting line-up. They lost to Ledyard by 6, to NFA by 19, and to Waterford by 10. Outstanding wrestlers led the team. Bob Valen- tine fell short in his quest for a state open title; after an undefeated season, he placed third in the state meet. Dion DeVega, after an 11-2 regular season, was second in the state, and Renato Remas was third in his weight class. Tim Martin, Onassis Stratzman, and Bill Murphy also performed well. Hopefully the team has enough depth to capture the state title next year. 152 Row 1: Tim Martin, Don DeLosReyes, Rich Kcrby, Renato Ramos, Todd Valen- tine. Row 2: Pat Saf- fomilla, Jeff Christo- pher, Kevin Rebien, Bob Valentine, Jay Jodoin. Row 3: Glen Graham, coach; Bri- an Vanderveen, Bill Murphy, Dion De- Vega, Onassis Stratz- man. Bob Kosman, coach. Swimming Team Swims In High Tide By Fred Keith The swim team saw one of its better seasons this past winter. After going through three different coaches, first-year coach Joe Franzone took over. The team won its first victory in four years by defeating Wilbur Cross, improving their overall re- cord to 1-11. All the swimmers showed winning form and im- proved their personal bests tremendously. At the ECC Championship, the team had its best showing of the season. The 200-yard medley relay, com- prised of John Chorlton, Todd Startz, Greg Ginther, and Fred Keith captured third and went on to state competition. Keith placed third in the 100 freestyle and fourth in the 50 freestyle, and qualified for the state meet in both events. Chorlton took fifth in the 50 freestyle. Senior JoAnn Bergrud claimed sixth in the 500 freestyle, and was the first swimmer of the sixth place 4x100 freestyle completed by Ka- ren Rollins, Cindy Butler, and Jeff P’an. Sophomore Maureen Power completed a successful diving sea- son with a seventh place finish in the ECC. Although the team didn’t have a winning season, the personal achievements and new-found friend- ships made the swim season enjoyable. Bombs away! 154 Row 1: Fred Keith, co-captain; Rob Chiapperone, John Chorlton, Todd Startz. Row 2: Ed Handy, Rebecca Eastman, Greg Gin- ther, Cindy Butler, co-captain; June Wood, Meg Schmidt, Karen Rollins Row 3: Pat Johnson, Kendra Rothert, Rachael Small, JoAnn Ber- grud, Maureen Pow- er Row 4: Chris Sei- dell, manager; Jeff P’an, Jen Dresback. Row 5: Joe Franzone, coach; Stacy Free- man, manager; Chris- tine Power, manager; Ken Berg, coach. 155 t 157 Golf Women’s Track And Field Where’s the vine? 160 Row 1: Monica Chris- tie, Jen Rice, Vanessa Zalegowski. Joelle Smullen, Tara Lane, Judy Stefanik, Mar- quita Drayton. Row 2: Margret Cooke, tri-captain; Sarah Kyle, Mandy Cous- ins, Val Williamson, Ronell Hargraves, tri-capatin; Lynetta Preston, Tiffany Clin- gcnpccl. Row 3: Cin- dy Butler, tri-captain; Danielle Rice. Row 4: Cathy Bear. Shar Lechner, Angie Lew- is, Regina Zale- gowski, Michelle Althuis, Kendra Rothert, Teresa Hillman. Men’s Track Thinclads Charge To Victory By Matt Anderson After gaining an E.C.C. title in the 1986-1987 season, the men’s outdoor track team set out to recapture the glory. Rich Gilliard and Chris Williams were the star sprinters. They did their part to make the 4 x 100 relay team untouchable. Steve Murphy and Warren Williams were two sophomores who left their marks in the sprints as well. Matt Anderson, Geoff Gordon and Dan Kerwin showed their own brand of ferocity in the distance events (lowering E.C.C. competition to its knees) while Nils Haughland, Woody White and Pat Nor- ris compounded the damage. In the field events, Ray Maskell used his baseball throwing arm, Scott Wahlstrom executed his throw- ing style and Larry Anderson took advantage of his veteran technique to hurl the javelin. Charles Broach and Ralph Batty were the team’s high jumpers, and weight men Dan Salazar, Dwayne Schramm and Nick Jadamec challenged even the best. Rounding off the team were hurdlers Ha Chung and Brian Mulkey. Maybe if I change my feet I'll run faster. And Field 162 Row 1: Bryan Jones, Rich Giiliard. tri-cap- tain; Matt Anderson, tri-captain; Geoff Gordon, John Um- land. Row 2: Chris Williams, tri-captain; Charles Broach, San- dra Clarke, manager, Pat Norris, John Gal- lup, Ralph Batty, Jim Hoycr. Row 3: Nick Jadamec, Larry An- derson, Reggie Strickland, Paul Fitz- patrick, Wayne Neff. Row 4: Paco Duran, Tony Marrow, Brian Mulkey, Dwayne Schram, Scott Wahl- strom, Vinny Dilca. Row 5: Brandon Pot- ter, Dave DeVeau, Nils Haughland, Troy Sousa, Chris Delacruz, Doug Burke. Row 6: Dan Salazar, Woody White, Jamie Elmer. 163 Softball 164 Row 1: Jen Contino, Tracy Clarke, Shan- non Richards, Kate Janney, Bernie Nas- ser, coach. Row 2: Tammy Lindborg, Kerri Banks, Elissa Goode, tri-captain; Colleen Laurie, Sue Piela, tri-captain. Row 3: Molly Blair, Rhonda Rowland, Tina Cooper, Kelly Jackson, Belinda Winston. Row 4: Me- linda Elmer, Diann Flatley, tri-captain. Baseball 166 1987 State Champs The 1987 Baseball season proved to be outstanding for the Falcons and Coach Harvey. The team suc- ceeded in cap- turing the state championship after completing a record setting 19-5 season. 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Wilttant Mtentlett Family-owned and operated sinee 1900 I Downtown Mystic 536-7502 Judy’s Health Fitness Studio, Inc. 445-8587 Olsten people. An honest day's work every day. Put Olsten temporaries to work for you. SERVICES 495 Gold Star Hwy. Groton. CT 06340 (203) 445-9577 Proper Attire leotards tights or sweats, (feet covered) LUXURIOUSLY CARPETED STUDIO PERSONAL ATTENTION FULLY TRAINED STAFF EXERCISE CLASSES, EQUIPMENT SUNROOM. SAUNA, SHOWERS 8:00-8:30 Mon -Thurs. Fri 8:00-7:30 Sat. 9:00-1:00 “A Whale of a Treat” Tom Doreene Kane (203)536-4516 40 W. Main St. Mystic, C. 06355 176 WILLIAM H. BUHREN JEWELER 127 Bridge Street Groton, Conn. 06340 Tel. 445-4438 Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1988 Our Alma Matter JUDI AND CELESTE CARACAUSA QUICK STOP DELI 109 Bridge St. Groton 448-1437 Call Ahead For A Good Fast Lunch! a siii ,i) Groton Shopping Plaza, Groton - 445-8767 561 West Main St., Norwich - 877-8667 Crystal Mall, Waterford - 443-1499 j,C—JU Congratulations D3PkS To The Class Of r INSURANCE iNC 214 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340 (203) 445-7446 i i 177 Congratulations, Class of 88! JOHNSON’S- HNRDWkRE 8c HOME CENTER 40 GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE... The Johnson Family has been serving Southeastern Connecticut since 1923. Johnson’s offers the largest selection of hard- ware, housewares and home improvement supplies around. Some things change with time but Johnson’s famed good old fashioned service will always remain the same. 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Cunninyfiam PROFESSIONAL GROTON SHOPPING PLAZA (REAR) DOG GROOMING GROTON, CONN. 06340 NOANIC. CONN. 06340 ■f PHARMACY 30W. MAIN ST MYSTIC. CONN. FORT HILL PHARMACY, INC. 116 FORT HILL RD GROTON. CT. 0634C A complete full service drug store in downtown Mystic JEFFREY MESSINA PHARMACY CONSULTANT PHONE (203) 44S-6431 John H Higgins, B.S . Rsg. Ph Mgr. J. Leo Higgins, PH G , Reg Ph PHONE 536-8400 MYSTIC PHARMACY Near The Flag Pole Fine Wines, Liquor Beer 536-WINE Where The Mystic River Meets The Mysuc Bridge KEN BARBER 536-7516 KITCHEN AID WHIRLPOOL JENNAIR MAYTAG TAPPAN AMANA SUB ZERO ZENITH T.V. THERMADOR ROUTE 184 — MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT 180 Tel 445-7060 Rattan-Wicker Furniture Accessories Master Charge Accepted LYNN MAC MORROW K J Reupholstery Furniture - Renovation - Re-styling 535 Long Hill Road Groton, CT, 06340 935 Poquonnock Road - Groton Shoppers Mart Groton. CT 06340- (203) 445-4795 Kathl Dunphy Joe Dunphy 15 West Main Street Mystic, CT. 06355 (203) 536-3537 ® BRIDGE PLAZA DRUG for all your prescriptions Richard D. Dixon The store that delivers Western Union Agency • Russell Stover Candles at oLa 204 Gold Staii Park 495 Gold Star Highway GROTON. CT 09340 (203) 440-9797 181 FREDERICK W. PALM, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW TELEPHONE (203) 449-0041 216 THAMES STREET BORO BOX 52 GROTON. CT 06340 ifl. (Costa Sc Son 3nc. LOBSTER •SEAFOOD 355 THAMES STREET GROTON CONNECTICUT 06340 TEL (2031445 9 749 WHOLESALE • RETAIL UCOPIR CORNUCOPIA IUC0PIR FRESH FRUITS A VEGETABLES FRUIT BASKETS - PLANTS GROCERIES - DAIRY PROOUCTS DELI • ON PREMISES BAKERY WAYNE TOMSKY, R.Ph. Jeff Laycock Jay Stuart Proprietors 14 Williams Ave., Rt. I Mystic, CT 06355 536-8565 972 POQUONNOCK ROAO FASHION PLAZA GROTON. CONN. 06340 (203) 445-7719 ACKLEY S STORES 116 V FORT Hill ROAO I 35 FORT Hill ROAD GROTON, CONN 0 340 Phone 445 0006 LIQUOR IEER WINE (HIllED WINE MIXERS ICE CURES ‘Expert Advice Available in the Selection from the Finest Imported Domestic Wines in the Area MYSTICAL TOYS Brio • Carolle Dolls Steiff Gund Bears Ertl Tractors 36 West Main St. Mystic 536-7131 THE TAKE OUT AT U uversi(- fcoiC (thpCf deagc Stores fkarL strut, nkonk Village Stnixtf TVcxvil, QrUj -flatters, cfioict state cut to onCer Qiriy CcHSulttng', -Zm-6ortzJ unsies S3 -OZ2Z -All ipur UKHtng and dining nods (it one Oa UfURlIUjl 183 hair Cutting 'XZOX £ ROGER PANCIERA CLOSED MONDAY BY APPOINTMENT 11 COTTRELL ST. (536-9067) MYSTIC, CT 06355 Congratulations Class Of ’88 A NEW ENGLAND CHRISTMAS SHOPPE 615 LONG HILL ROAO GROTON. CONNECTICUT 06340 NEXT TO LEISER SOUND 203-445-593? DONNA SHANNON. OWNER 5 - GDLOEn PHDEniH Chinese Restaurant and Lounge Take Out Menu T t (203) 53« 4955 or 536 4956 S+rvnq lunch S Onm Open 7 Oayt a Weak Take Out Order Available FINE CANTONESE CUISINE lit Na AND SZECHIW DISIIPS SUN SEEKERS TANNING SALON Ctovkwucit M.I1 Cuu ... Boulc«iid- My«x CT OhSii Between Benny’s D L 40 Plaza Court Groton, CT 06340-4223 (203) 449-1222 GROTON---------- u. O z Barbara Tarbox Town Clerk O H Congratulations To The Class Of 1988 203-445-8515 DAN GRIFFIN Griffin Tire Service 609 Long Hill Road Groton, CT 06340 Pirelli Armstrong Kelly PI 2 ALL SEASONS TANNING, INC. Lighthouse Square 441 Longhill Road Groton, CT 06340 446-0131 Congratulations Class Of 1988 % Avco Financial Services 789 Long Hill Road Groton, CT 06340 (203) 448-1260 Equity Loans + Personal Loans 184 GET THE SKI LOFT Ski Lofl'S expert tennis restringing puts you at the lop of your game at prices you'll love1 Make a smash with racquets by Prince. Yamaha. Yonex and Oonnay -plus a full tine of court apparel, tootwear. and complete racquetbaii equipment1 Ov'F SMfflMkJ SKI LOFT SPORTS ANDERSON INC. INSURANCE Complete Insurance Protection ‘Home ‘Auto ‘Family ‘Accident ‘Life ‘Surety Bonds Employee Benefit Plans Available Call 536-9671 For the Best Protection at Reasonable Rates Bank Square Mystic KBrst llkshrs to tf)C gif 'QO oo ITS Bridge St. Groton, Ct. Chelsea1) Groton SavingsBank A mighty neighborly bank. fit 889-2691 536-4241 Westerly Residents-596-2600 IF ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS J 185 Best Wishes. Groton Mystic New England’s Source For Antique Carpets Of Distinction RALPH AND KAREN DISAIA Serious About Sleep? Come See The Sleep Experts At The SLEEPY GIANT And Find Out How Their . . . Quality-Value-Selection Lowest Price Will Benefit You!! (M C) (Visa) () Yr. Free Layaway) (Financing) (Sealy Mattresses Boxsprings) Groton Shopping Plaza (Next To Bennys) 44, SLEEPY GIANT Discount Bedding, Waterbeds Bedroom Furniture .„a« ey , V serv i' pcugcot diamond back pana%omc general santana tandems tom lasher, inanangcr nishiki cannondalc 26 williams avenuc-rt 1 mystic. Connecticut 06355 pro shop • accessories full repair service the fit kit 536-4767 (203) 536-4767 Lingerie AT THE BRIOGE. MYSTIC Linens Sportswear Route One- Near Mawiu Iv Traffic Light TEL 445 6000 BUY-SELL-TRADE Cock tails-Dining Take Out Windsor Auto Sales QUALITY USED CARS TRUCKS ROUTE 12 • Opp. Super Stop + Shop GROTON, CONN. 345 GOLDSTAR HIGHWAY RT. 184 449-1235 Chris Hickey GROTON, CT 06340 Sk9 J Newport Creamery A At The Sign Of The Golden Cow COURTYARD HAIR AND TANNING OLDE MISTICK VII LACE 536-1590 JOSEPH JOHN AND ASSOCIA TES MEN WOMEN OPEN MONDA Y THRU SA TURDA Y PLUS EVES. Hours Mon 8:00-9-00 . Tues -Fri. 7 00 9 00 Sat 7:00 500 WATER ST. — FACTORY SQ. MYSTIC. CONN. 06355 536-3232 Total Sarvica Salon your personal service, full-line bookstore • Gift Wrapping • Mailing Service • Out-Of-Print Searches • No Charge For Special Orders 455-1231 768 LONG HILL RD. GROTON SHOPPING PLAZA Complete Hair Care 445-5023 Call (203) 536-3795 for info telephone orders 53 W. Main Street at the comer of Water Street in Historic Downtown Mystic, Ct. narking behind store Mon-Sat 9:30-9:00 Sun 11:30 187 COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION • AIR CONDITIONING P.O. BOX 950 GROTON, CT 06340 (203) 445-2331 Best Of Luck Class Of 88 President, Richard B. Kent Treasurer - Service Manager, Edwin J. Kent YORK Heating and Air Conditioning Mantlowoc to cum • furns AUTOMATIC DISPCNSIKS BUSINESS PHONES: (203) 445-2331 or 464-0411 1363 Baldwin Hill Road Gales Ferry, Connecticut 06335 11 Buddington Road Groton, CT 445 - TACO ftASA 80 r dtftch cJcamlote Dresses Shirts] Best Wishes Class Of 1988 From Family Flowers 15 Roosevelt Ave Mystic; CT Party Banquet Yard Garden Power Hand Tools Contractor Builder Home Office Recreation Camping Carpet Floor Care Pamt Wallpaper Automotive Audio Visual Cement Tools Guest Baby Convalescence Plumbing Exercise Moving 000-0000 100 Main Street (Across from Main Street Mall) SPRINGDALE £ 1964 TRCo'p If J L ) c j) V y Good Luck -(203) 536 7613 Comrie’s Landscape Service Inc. LAWN EQUIPMENT HYORO SEEDING Class Of '88 In All Your Future Endeavors r DAYS INN 189 “WITHOUT GRIGGS AND BROWNE THE WHOLE HOUSE COULD FALL DOWN’ GRIGGS‘BROWNE CO. INC. HOME INSPECTION SERVICE division of Griggs and Browne Termite and Pest Control Co., Inc. Established 1910 OPTIONS TERMITE WOODBORING FHA A VA Reports Septic System Analysis Formaldehyde Gas Analysis Structural Analysis Water Quality Analysis Lead Paint Radon Asbestos Test $25,000 OPTIONAL TERMITE INSPECTION WARRANTY QUALIFIED HOME INSPECTION 445-7500 WE INSPECT THE CONDITION OF ITEMS SUCH AS: . ORAOIMO ANO OR AINAOf • BASEMENT AMO rOUNOATIOM • CENTRAL HEATMQ SYSTEM . CENTRAL COOLING SYSTEM • ELECTRICAL Telt free Hi 1-800-662-5151 CT md HI IW556-732? 175 N Italic Avtnut Providence. Ri 02907 |40l I W4 3400 140 Brockton Avt 388 long Hill Rd Abtngton. MA 02351 Groton CT 06340 871-0015 4457500 Chelsea1) Groton SavingsBank A mighty neighborly bank. Member FDIC 889-2691 536-4241 Westerly Residents-596-2600 Compliments Of ED—A ND Y—BA R BA RA AND GLENN [ • . A i S A I -r-i APPLIANCES, INC. 536-4929 2 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, Conn. 06355 Rte 27 Large And Small Appliances TV's By Zenith And Sylvania 190 n j Congratulations And Good Luck To The Class Of 1988 From YOUR FRIENDS AT NAHAS BROS. IGA At Nahas Bros., You Can't Go Wrong Satisfaction Guaranteed We Specialize In Party Platters! •We Deliver 118 Fort Hill Rd. Groton 445-6689 J 191 ColonialVMarkets '-Cheuerficld Road -Oldc Myrtick Village • E. Hampton Mall - lire. 66 Handers, Connecticut Mystic. Conncelicut Eau Hraipron, Cooncnicot Congratulations 536-9546 To The Class Of ’88 HENNY'S DOWNTOWN FINE GIFTS 4 W. Main Street Marsha Edelstein Mystic. CT 06355 TANTARA Compliments Of: - fiarlBe a Congratulations To The Class Of 1988 Old Stonington Road Mystic 536-4206 MARSHALL’S DEPARTMENT STORE New London Mall 192 PATRONS Thomas and Rose Marie Althuis Mr. and Mrs. Art Autio Dr. and Mrs. James L. Baird Jr. Ray and Mary Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Beckwith Mr. and Mrs. James Blanch Ralph and Gloria Breitenbach Charles and Clara Burnside Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Butler Mr. and Mrs. David M. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Clark Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cooke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dehner Sr. Joseph and Constance Devine Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Eastman Jr. Bernard J. Ferguson M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fish Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Halliwell Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hollister Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Howe Mr. and Mrs. Len Hutchins Ken’s Tackle Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Kent Sr. Mom and Dan Lewis Wesley and Gretchen Korpi John and Linda Krause Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Lcchncr Long Hill Supermarket The Loose Goose Art and Pat MacNamara Tom and Patsi Maskell Hector and Migdalia Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Robert Menhart Dr. and Mrs. James E. Mitchell Stewart and Christine Moore Mr. and Mrs. Armand Morin Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Munn Dr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Ncilson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Gale Olesen Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Parizo Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Perry Dr. and Mrs. John Plankeel Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Power Doug and Sharry Rebein Lynn Rothert Barry and Pat Russack H.G. Sawyer Dave and Sandie Scott The Sheets Family Ron Stuart Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Suplicki Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Tarbox Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Twing Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zczulka The Yearbook Staff Extends Sincere Thanks To Fitch Staff Members For Their Understanding Throughout The Year, Willingness To Assist And Contributions To The 1988 Tantara. 193 JUDICIAL CONTESTANTS — Supreme Court nominee Robert H. Bork was rejected by the U.S. Senate, and the second nominee, Douglas Gmsburg, withdrew under fire SILVER SAILS—After defeating Australia to bring the America's Cup back home in February, San Diego skipper Dennis Conner waves an American flag while dutching the silver cup at a parade in his hometown. WINNING STREAK — West German Steffi Graf. 17, displays the French Tennis Open cup after she defeated top seeded American opponent Martina Navratilova. MATERIAL GIRL — With a movie in the works. Madonna is still one of the nation's top entertainers Her marriage with actor Sean Penn puts them both in the limelight often. DAZZLING —Whitney Houston's Whitney’’ marks the first album by a female to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Album Chart. I Wanna Dance With Somebody and So Emotional are two of her number-one hit singles. VIOLA VICTORY —The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in the seventh game of the World Series Frank Vida was named most valuable player in the Series. Photos by: Wide World Photos ROUND TWO — Former Senator Gary Hart (D-Cok ), with his wife Lee, re entered the 1988 presidential race. Hart withdrew earlier after reports of a sea cruise with Donna Rice caused a scandal. LTTE METAL — The top- selling album of 1987, Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet sold 11 million copies, the largest-selling album ever in the metal category TINY HEROINE — Eighteen-month-dd Jessica McClure held on for two and a half days until rescuers freed her from the 22-foot abandoned well in Midland, Texas. innovative, elegant style graced the screen with many partners, including Ginger Rogers and Rita Hayworth. SHOWBIZ — The consummate showman. Uberace. 67, was famous the world over for glitzing up his concerts with furs, rhinestones and glowing candelabras. HOLLYWOOD LEGEND — Director and actor John Houston, 81, acted in 21 films and directed 41, including The Maltese Falcon and The African Queen. LANDMARK TREATY — Ronald Reagan and Soviet head of state Mikhail Gorbachev begin the first of three days of summit talks, which ended in the signing of a treaty banning medium and shorter range nuclear missiles from Europe and Tammy Bakker watched their PTL empire fall in March after alleged corruption and wrong-doing within the organization PAPAL VISIT — Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey. Calif., was just one of Pope John Paul's stops during his nine-dty tour of the United States in September. Matlin signed her thanks at the 1987 Academy Awards after winning the award for Best Actress for her role in 'Children of a lesser God.” LET FREEDOM RING — Fireworks above Independence Hall in Philadelphia celebrate the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. A GIANT WIN — New York Giants teammates Brad Benson and Phil Simms celebrate their 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI. Photos by; Wide World Photos WAR ZONE — While patrolling international waters in May, the frigate Stark was hit by Iraqi missiles, killing 37 crewmen. HEAT WAVE — LL Col. Oliver North seized the spotlight for six days in July during the Iran-Contra hearings. Despite the wave of Olliemania, many BLACK MONDAY — The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 508 points to an all time low following the biggest one-day selloff in history October 19. Warhol, 58, immortalized the Campbell's soup can and brought pop art to life in the 1960s He once proclaimed everyone would have 15 minutes of fame. HOW SWEET IT IS — Jackie Gleason, 71, created Brooklyns rotund bus driver, Ralph Kramden, in televisions The Honeymooners. ’ TV FAVORITE — Izxne Greene. 72, played the father to three boys in the television series Bonanza for fourteen years. He later used his gentle, but rugged, appearance in TV commercials. Autographs 198 Autographs On the surface, kaleidoscopic hues; The shy muted colors of an impressionist’s palette whispering and shivering over the most delicate waves, A girl in a pastel sweater, moving soundlessly through the halls, smiling quietly and arriving early to class. Yellows, golds, and oranges, ornamenting the simple blue with bright pom-ponlfj clusters of cheerleaders, laughing, brilliant with school spirit. Leafy greens, the verdant shore reflecting in the passing water, young sophomores, green and inexperienced, not yet used to this new system The lasting grey of jutting rocks and weathered yet strong pilings, athletes winning games and trophies by working at playing Under the waves, free from pretense, a uniform sea green. On graduation day, the class clad in maroon and gray robes. To the songs of seagulls. To the tune of Pomp and Circumstance Gaining momentum, flowing in one direction towards something more. 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