Fitchburg State University - Saxifrage Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 238 of the 1986 volume:

■ w r Fitchburg State College ; ' -.- ■ ' ' =; .v. SAXIFRAGE ' 86 FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE UUkU FITCHBURG, MA 0M2J SAXIFRAGE MAGAZINE Life at Fitchburg not only involves the world of academia which is central to our stay here. It involves the jobs we have worked to support ourselves, the dorms and apartments we have lived in, the fashion trends we have gone through and the numerous other activites and events we took part in to broaden our horizons. H • •WflW 1 — — — - — __ Contents 15 Senior Section 71 Faculty 81 Clubs 113 Greeks 125 Sports 157 Events 209 Senior Events b 225 Ids ■ ■1 Seniors Look Back on Life At F.S.C. Life at Fitchburg State is both a learning and a living experience; which is more valuable is hard to say. Our reasons for coming here were above all, academic. Whatever other reasons may have brought us to this particular institution, we have all been able to find our own niche somehow, someway. We have grown from naive freshmen to what we are today: seniors who owe a great deal to Fitchburg State (payments from student loans for one thing). Looking back we will realize the money, the hard work and the sacrifices we have made will have been worth it. Fitchburg State has provided us with a wide and varied supply of interests. There are academic, social and athletic organizations. There are numerous cultural and social events offered to us. A rather something for everyone attitude abounds on our campus. No, we are not the biggest college community there is, but we knew that when we came here and whether or not we like to admit it, we like it that way. Being a part of a small campus has enabled us to really see what Fitchburg State is all about. It is the friendships we have shared, the progress we have made. At Fitchburg when you speak, your voice is heard. You are not a number; you are an individual. As individuals we have all received something unique to us from our time spent at Fitchburg State, our memories. ■ H WL«« ' • ■IHMH Many students at F.S.C. pay or help pay tor their education by working part-time or full-time jobs. Whether ringing a register or grilling hamburgers for a living, students have proved themselves to be hard workers both in the classroom and in the working world. Both the students and the businesses in the surrounding community have benefitted from this arrangement. To those of you who gave up watching the soaps and sleeping late on weekends to support youself, We Salute You! A true businessman at work ■■■■■■■■ M Campus Living A Home Away From Home Dorm Rooms - How to Make Yours Livable Cafeteria Dining Eating More For Less! New Fashion Trends On Campus How to Talk to Your Man Fashionable Couples of the 80s Aerobics: The Key To A Whole New You ■ m ■ H HHI ■ ■ fa ra! I ' - , iv f - . • ■ r I FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE ISSUE of INTRIGUING FACE 4i$A 1986 - - ■■■■■■ ■H The Long and Winding Road The long and winding road that leads to your door will never disappear I ' ve seen that road before it always leads me here leads me to your door the wild and windy night that the rain washed away has left a pool of tears crying for the day why leave me standing here let me know the way many times I ' ve been alone many times I ' ve cried anyway you ' ll never know the many ways I ' ve tried but still they lead me back to the long and winding road you leave me standing here along long time ago don ' t leave me waiting here lead me to your door ,-c - « i David M. Ahlstedt Industrial Science Jeffrey G. Albert Marketing Louise T. Allain Industrial Arts Donna L. Allen Computer Science Margaret V. Allen Nursing Ataibi D. Alshammari Industrial Science Teresa I. Angelos Nursing Ralph Arabian Industrial Science Scott A. Arsenault Industrial Science Michael B. Ashness Communications Media Tracey E. Austin Computer Science Anne Baker Nursing 17 I Elaine F. Baker Human Services Ellen M. Baker Special Education James Paul Barassi Medical Technology Nancee J. Barbati Business Administration Nancy M. Barnett Nursing Judith Baron Communications Media Christine Ann Baroni Early Childhood Education Debra A. Bartlett Accounting Nancy H. Bastien Sociology Stephen M. Beaupre Marketing Rene L. Bechet Nursing Kimberly A. Beck Communications Media 18 ■ .■ . !• Donald Bedard Psychology Mary Alison Berry Professional Writing Bryan Berube Communications Media Carla Bettano Communications Media v V Marlene A. Bimson Elementary Education Karen Lee Bisceglia Communications Media Cheryl Anne Bistany Elementary Education Joanne H. Blanc Business Administration Dawn Kristen Bodamer English Sherri Boissoneau Early Childhood Education Steven Bonarrigo Communications Media Leeann Bonds Business Administration 19 ■■HH1MH Joanne M. Boucher Nursing c y Renee A. Boucher Computer Science Lisa A. Boudreau Business Administration Michelle M. Boulger Marketing Lynne M. Bourque Business Administration David Bouthillette Industrial Science John O. Boutotte Computer Science Cynthia L. Bowab Communications Media Karen L. Bowse English-History Kimberly J. Boykin Human Services Scott Boyson Management-Marketing Joanne Patrice Bragalone Business Administration 20 4 i Suzanne M. Brillant Medical Technology Anthony R. Brodowski Computer Science Cynthia Brunelle Business Administration Janet R. Buckley Elementary Education Cheryl A. Burdzy Nursing Kevin M. Burke Psychology Lauren Burke Business Administration Darcey Burmeister Nursing David P. Burney Business Administration Susan J. Burt Marketing Elizabeth A. Cabral Marketing Kathleen M. Cahalane Business Administration 21 Christopher Callahan Communications Media Mary Ann Cameron Nursing Nancy L. Cannizzaro Nursing Laurie Carabello Nursing Thomas J. Caravella Business Administration Amy S. Carpinella Psychology Richard Carraher Computer Science Jacqueline Carroll Nursing Scott P. Chappell Industrial Technology Peter V. Chausse Elementary Education Kenneth P. Chernak Business Administration Michael J. Cicio Biology 22 Larry Ciolfi Computer Science Gary S. Clark Industrial Science Kelly A. Clark Business Administration Mary H. Clougherty Human Services Lisa Collentro Biology Kathleen Conley Business Administration James T. Conlon History John William Connell Business Administration Christine Conner Early Childhood Education Clare M. Conner Nursing Linda J. Conway Marketing Marie A. Cooper Business Administration i H H ■■■■■■■■H 0 1 jit v L j WL x m V - • -V •• Patrice D. Cormier Communications Media Kim Crawford Communications Media Kelly A. Cosgrove Nursing mm Anne-Marie Cronin Nursing tffiltfiA ij StexSiLtfm Joanna L. Coutain Business Administration Jessica Croteau Elementary Education Daurice Cox Human Services Scott Crowell History Christopher P. Crowley Industrial Science Robert J. Crowley Communications Media Lauren Cruciani Business Administration Maryellen Cuddy Business Administration 24 it Bryan Robert Curley Business Administration Stephen M. Curran Human Services Michelle Dabrieo Special Education Julie A. Dale Nursing Nancy Dale Psychology Donna M. Daudelin Nursing Christopher Davenport Melissa Davidson Communications Media Sharon Davis-Fournier Business Administration Jeanne M. Davison Nursing Richard Dearborn Communications Media Michael J. Deitemeyer Accounting 25 Steven Deluca Sociology Teresa M. Demazure Business Administration Patrick M. Dempsey Business Administration Susan Deputy Special Education Michelle L. DeSimone Business Administration Scott Devarney Computer Science Kathleen M. Dever Human Services Mark J. Devereaux Communications Media Nancy M. Dimattei Medical Technology Jobeth E. Distefano Sociology Darlene Ditocco Nursing Patricia M. Doherty Communications Media 26 : Deirdre M. Donovan Geography Robin Dooley Nursing Kelly Doon Human Services Linda J. Doyle Biology William A. Doyle III Industrial Science Kevin R. Driscoll Psychology Joseph Drougan Business Administration Renee R. Drueke Special Education Sheila Duffy Business Administration Bruce L. Dufour Computer Science Jean E. Duggan Nursing Judith A. DuuiOItl Business Administration 27 t M Leonard J. Dunleavy Business Administration Jody F. Dupuis Elementary Education John J. Durgin Communications Media Kevin T. Eckhardt Business Administration Margaret P. Eldridge Communications Media Michael R. Elfland Communications Media Theresa G. Eneh Business Administration Mary Ellen Erickson Business Administration Geoffrey Anton Evancic Marketing Heidi Evans Business Administration Paul Faber Business Administration Rosemary Faherty Special Education 28 Patricia M. Fallon Business Administration Heide E. Fandreyer Industrial Science Dawn Fandrich Business Administration Mary Farinoso Nursing Thomas J. Farrell Communications Media Lee Christine Ferguson Communications Media Victoria K. Finlayson Computer Science Joseph P. Finn Business Administration Pamela Finn Elementary Education Deidre A. Finnegan Nursing Thomas J. Fishbaugh Business Administration Jessica L. Fischer Nursing 29 Patricia D. Fitzgerald Nursing Patricia A. Flaherty Nursing Timothy J. Flanagan Communications Media Karen Flight Nursing Deborah K. Flint Medical Technology Trisha A. Flodstrom Nursing Maura V. FLynn Elementary Education Deborah A. Foley Communications Media Timothy P. Foley Medical Technology Maureen Ford Communications Media Nancy Forest Communications Media Kimberly C. Forsyth Special Education 8 yj Lynne Forte Special Education Cheryl A. Forti Business Administration Mary Franco Business Administration Pamela S. Freedman Professional Writing li Cindy B. Freybler Special Education Frank Froio Marketing Todd S. Fuller Business Administration Colleen A. Furlong Elementary Education Helene M. Gagnon Nursing Timothy P. Gallagher Industrial Science Susan L. Gariepy Human Services Kathy Gates Communications Media 31 HHHHHH HHII H Mary Catherine Gauvin Nursing Terri Gavin Biology Laura A. Gengo Business Administration Lisa M. Ghilani Accounting Christina Giacoppe English David Gingras Industrial Science Nancy J. Ginivisian Industrial Arts Mary Golden Nursing Tom Goodwin Communications Media Daniel Gorman Nursing Sharon L. Gormley Communications Media John H. Goulart Jr. Medical Technology J- ' Zt uqflk it 32 Jennifer Granfield Nursing Heidi Grant Communications Media Katherine M. Greaney Nursing Joanne Greene Special Education Pamela M. Griffith Nursing Paul T. Guerin Industrial Science Bruce E. Hadden Mathematics Felecia Hall Human Services Carolyn Hamel Business Administration Jeffrey M. Hamel Communications Media Brenda M. Hanke Nursing Elizabeth Anne Hanlon Nursing 33 V ■AH ♦ Kathryn C. Harris Nursing Tracey A. Harris Elementary Education Cyndi Hawke Elementary Education Anne M. Hayes Special Education Mary J. Hayes Medical Technology Mary E. Heavey Nursing Lori Lynn Harbron Human Services Margaret M. Hegarty Communications Media mmaJBF ■ ■ X 1 K J zjmm John H. Hillier Business Administration Alison Fae Hobbs Special Education Lee C. Hollenbeck Communications Media Martha Holmgren Biology 34 • Helen Holt Special Education Mary B. Home Special Education James M. Huff Business Administration Daniel M. Hurley Computer Science Christine A. Huska Nursing Michael J. Hyder History James Iarrobino Industrial Science Donna Jeanne Infantino Business Administration Gelene James Special Education Scott R. James Geography Louise Jarvis Special Education Samuel Jenkins Business Administration 35 I HH Jeffrey J- Jobst Industrial Arts Kurtis Johnson Business Administration Yolanda Johnson Business Administration Colleen Jordan Nursing Joyce C. Jordan Nursing Theresa A. Kearns Computer Science Daniel J. Kelly III History Kathleen A. Kelly Nursing Robin Kelly Nursing Patricia M. Kennedy Nursing Timothy J. Kenny Communications Media Candace Kentopian Communications Media 36 vi .flaw David L. Kluk Elementary Education Lisa Marie Krager Human Services Christopher S. Koczela Computer Science Kevin Kramer Elementary Education Karin Konrad Human Services Daryl Kreiling Nursing Theresa C. Kostek Nursing Allyson M. Krol Computer Science — Math Eric Krombout Marketing P. A. Krzywicki-Bryant Mathematics Deborah L. Kulk History Kimber A. LaClaire N u rs i n g 37 K£ IHIHBH fc ' I Susan LaFortune Computer Science John R. Lally Business Administration David Lambert Business Administration Donald D. Langlais Industrial Science Michelle A. LaPlume Elementary Education Kenneth M. Layton Business Administration Donna M. Lazzaro Special Education Patricia Leach Special Education Maureen Leary Communication Media Eric J. LeBlanc Business Management Marsha LeBrun Communication Media Carline M. LeClerc Nursing 38 Barry J. Leffkov Accounting Yvonne D. LePage Early Childhood Mark J. Lickteig Industrial Science Marcella A. Lison Business Administration Suzanne Loftus Elementary Education Denise Longhi Human Services Dorothy A. Losurdo Marketing David M. Lowe Industrial Science Charlene M. Lucarino Early Education Kimberly J. Lucas Professional Writing Tracey A. Lupien Chemistry Biology Michelle A. Lydon Human Services 39 ■■ ■ ■ Lisa M. Lyons Business Administration Dean B. Maccracken Marketing Suzanne Magee Nursing Diane Magiera Computer Science Stephen M. Magner Communication Media Arlene Mahoney Early Childhood Wayne M. Mahoney Communication Media Susan M. Maillet Computer Science Michelle Mainguy Human Services Alfred Manerson Business Administration Jane Mangiacotti Professional Writing Stephanie A. Mangione Elementary Education ; Karen Manning Communication Media Michael A. Marino Business Administration Darlene Marie Marston Business Administration Martha J. Martinian Business Administration Judith S. Maruca Nursing Mary A. Masse Nursing Michelle Maurice Medical Technology Michael J. McCarthy Business Administration Timothy McCarthy Industrial Science David A. McCoaville Computer Science Maureen f . Mc Deed Business Administration Robert Mi Dennott Itulustri.il rt ' - 41 Gregory McDonald Industrial Technology Paul W. McDonald Communication Media Joyce McElheney Special Education Paul Edward McGee Business Administration Robert T. McHugh Computer Science John J. McKenna Business Administration Sherrie McKenna Special Education Mary Ellen McLaughlin Nursing Carol J. McMahon Nursing Susan H. McNeill Industrial Science Patricia M. Meehan Nursing Maria Lynn Mellon Business Administration 42 v, Heidi Meyers Nursing Stephen F. Miele Industrial Arts Gregg A. Migridichian Industrial Arts Katherine A. MiKaelian Early Childhood Kevin Miller Psychology MaryEllen Miller Early Childhood Patricia M. Miller Business Management Christina L. Minni Elementary Education Patricia A. Monti Nursing Althea Moore Elementary Education Denise A. Moore Biology Psychology Patricia A. Morgen Early Childhood 43 Patricia M. Moriarty Nursing Lynn M. Morin Business Administration Tracy Morris Nursing Shawn M. Morrissey Special Education Phyllis A. Morse Management Matthew E. Moylan Computer Science Patricia Muldoon Business Administration Christine M. Mulrooney Elementary Education - Jl HBP m Annette J. Murphy Medical Technology Joseph Murphy Human Services Karen E. Murphy Business Administration Kevin P. Murphy Business Administration 44 ; Catherine E. Murray Computer Science Joan J. Murray Elementary Education Jacquelyn Nally Nursing Christine M. Navin Business Administration Lauri M. Neaylon Early Childhood Christopher Nee Business Administratio n Mingo A. Nesmith Business Administration Sharon A. Neuvonen Computer Science Carey Newton Special Education Katharine H. Nichols Psychology Charles J. Niemi Industrial Science I ori M. Mogueira Special Education 45 ■ M Linda M. Nolan Special Education Lynne Norcross Human Services Cindy Norris Early Childhood Amy E. Norton English Marnie O ' Berg Elementary Education Ellen M. O ' Brien Early Childhood Kathleen O ' Brien Business Administration Mary O ' Brien Nursing James J. O ' Connor Industrial Arts Kathleen O ' Donnell Communications Judith A. Ollikkala Nursing Ronald J. Ollikkala Industrial Science 46 John J. O ' Malley Jr. Industrial Arts Steven O ' Reilly Business Administration Christine J. Page Marketing James John Page Jr. Industrial Science Paula J. Pagliarulo Special Education Jeffrey A. Paluzzi Industrial Science Mary F. Paparo Medical Technology Cindy Paradis Professional Writing Joseph Paratore Industrial Science Heidi Paker Business Administration Kimberly Ann Parker Human Services Daiyl Patch F lementarv Pducation 47 Elsa Matthews Paton Psychology Jeffrey W. Peach Business Management Kathleen A. Peer Business Marguerite Pelletier Special Education Sheila E. Perkins Business Administration Thomas J. Perrino History Lorie Petalas English Linda Petrillo Communications David D. Piermarini Business Administration Cindy A. Pikora Nursing Sandra L. Pikora Nursing Yvette M. Pollock Business Management 48 Therese A. Pothier Nursing Kelly Erin Powers Computer Science Denis C. Proulx Computer Science Paul J. Puchol Business Management Jeanne Puopolo Special Education Helen Radziszewski Nursing Joanne Rae Nursing Jane Rameau Business Administration Gary N. Ranck Management Robert A. Rando Psychology Michelle Janine Ray Mathematics Donna M. Raymond Communications 49 ■■■1MH ■ ■ Kelly A. Reardon Communications Nancy J. Reddy Nursing David M. Reid Business Management Kenneth Restuccia Psychology Susan M. Rexford Special Education Rene P. Reynolds Communications Media Terri Ridener Communications Bernadette D. Rivard Business Management I Scott Roache Business Administration Mary F. Roche Computer Science Bruce M. Roman History Renee Romanowski Business Administration 50 Yvonne Romirez Business Administration Frank G. Rosier Jr. Accounting Kathy Rouleau Marketing Suzanne E. Rouse Marketing Kathleen P. Russell Nursing Mary A. Russo Nursing Susan E. Ryan Nursing Kevin J. Sargent Business Administration Gregory John Savlon Communication Media Charles E. Sawyer Computer Science Christine A. Scalley Business Administration Sheila A. Scanlon English 51 ■■ ■I HHMHI WM Biaf l v ■ Darlene M. Scaramozzino Psychology Margaret M. Schillinger Special Education MaryLou Schindelwig Nursing Glenn P. Schnopp Business Administration Gary A. Schuster Human Services Suzanne Schwarzel Business Administration Paul F. Scorzelli Business Administration Lisa Screnci Early Childhood MI Mark W. Seller Industrial Science Kathleen Shea Nursing Kim E. Shell Nursing Joseph W. Sheppard Jr. Computer Science 52 Franklin C. Sherburne II Special Education Ronda Shrigley Human Services Christine A. Sidman Special Education Robin Silva Elementary Education Kenneth S. Simmons Biology Susan P. Sirois Nursing Michael E. Skorulski Business Administration Donald C. Smith Industrial Science Lisa M. Smith Nursing Ruth C. Smith English Literature Tina M. Smith Special Education Christopher J. Solari Human Services 53 mur ■§■■■■■ Paul G. Sorando Math Benjamin T. Sorenson Marketing Glenn P. Sparks Communications Media Thomas R. Speidel Industrial Arts H j Patricia Spence Early Childhood Education Rena Sqezey Business Administration Mary B. St. Claire Psychology Susan L. Stanvick Nursing Scott P. Steber Communications Arthur J. Steffenberg Communications Media Sandra J. Stephenson Business Administration Kenneth A. Stevens Industrial Science v, Yvonne L. Noyes-Stevens Human Services Kathleen L. Stinglen Professional Writing Jeffrey R. Stouffer Industrial Science Laurie A. Swain Early Childhood Education Christine C. Sweeney Nursing Kathryn E. Sylvia Nursing Patrick L. Tallarita History Karen A. Tetreault Nursing Paula Thibodeau Business Accounting Carol Ann Thiel Business Management Patricia Thiessen Early Childhood Education Sandra Thomas Nursing ■■ B iy. pis : V I Gwendolyn H. Thompson Biology Mary Thornton Mathematics Kathleen Tierney Human Services Deborah J. Timberlake Nursing Beth G. Tomaso Nursing Elizabeth R. Toner Computer Science Pamela Tonole Computer Science Paul J. Torra Industrial Arts Andrea Tramonte Sociology Sharon Tuberosa Elementary Education Emily Jane Turcotte Computer Science Diane Turri Special Education 56 V ; Jane Vaccaro Special Education Charlene M. Valiton Special Educatioin Dawn Valleley Business Administration David Vangel Industrial Science Lisa Viera Nursing Christine Vinciguerra Special Education Michael Viszmeg Computer Science John M. Vitale Psychology Monique Vonrhee Nursing Suzanne Wadman Accounting Michael J. Wagner Geography Linda Walker F:arly Childhood Education 57 ■■■I ■ V, Carolyn Walsh Nursing Elizabeth Warder Biology Therese Warren Business Administration Susan J. Weschrob Special Education Robin A. West Communications Media Robert S. Whittier Jr. Biology And y D. Willard Business Administration Michelle D. Williams Nursing Christine Wilson Elementary Education Kathleen M. Wilson Early Childhood Education E. Davis Woodbury III Communications Media Kevin J. Wright Marketing 58 Maureen C. Wright Nursing Jeanette M. Zarba Nursing Carron Zenaro Early Childhood Education Russell Zwicker Business Administration Marsha J. Dyer Nursing Charleen Thaice Medical Technology John Skibbee Communications Media Nancy Celuzza Elementary Education In Memory of So you speak to me of sadness and the coming of the winter The fear that is within you now, it seems to never end. The dreams that have escaped you and the hopes that you ' ve forgotten. You tell me that you need me now, you want to be my friend And you wonder where we ' re going, where ' s the rhymes and where ' s the reasons. Joanne Cleaves March 11, 1964 — January 21, 1983 Special Education major 60 In Memory of Stephen Ambrosse Casey died on August 15, 1985 while in the service of his country. At the time of his death Casey ' s rank was Spec 4 U.S. Army Reserve. Stephen Ambrose Casey December 7, 1960 — August 15, 1985 Biology major 61 HHHHHH 11 1 I t ' 1 T r ■« V A L V X : 3i ' ■ -V X V- i  • « rf! A Budw ittui - : • t • ' 4 «T i« ■BL1 a , Ml A Ai fl «£ ■FA trawrvn ■ 65 ■ i.. W- ' .v IB HHHBHI D- ' V! SFmBK4 mh. n M ij% it HH H HHH MHH HHBBH ■ I EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP JUNE, 1986 ■ i BI ft Asst. Registrar John Mazeika Mike McNamara Raoul Rebillard Library Staff Registrar Campus Center Library B.1H $ Computer Mathematics Dr. Robert Shaughnessy Dr. Barry Light • Dr. Stanley Dick Dr. Robert Strong Dr. Esmail Valanejad Biology Chemistry Physics Nursing Phys. Ed __ - - ■ I ; ' W Dr. Barbara Madden Dr. Thomas Battinelli ( ■ ■ ■ Dr. Norman Carson Maj. Frank Markham History R.O.T.C. ■ TV ■ ■ Mr. George Murphy Business WE HONOR master charge THE INTERBANK CARD Ind. Tech. GRADUATES d ° 4r T Dr. George James ■M ■ I College Media EVIEW COLLEGE MEDIA ADVISERS, INC Student Government j l£ - cfi Student Governm ent Association The Student Government Association is comprised ol Fitchburg State students who have been elected to govern and represent the entire student body. Within the office, a number of student services are provided including copier and duplicating machines as well as information and reterral services. SGA also provides the services ot Bill Riley, the SGA lawyer. He may counsel students on issues pertaining to tenants ' rights, civil suits, and other legal problems at no cost to the student. The Student Government Association Council members attend weekly meetings. At these meetings, SGA members vote on many issues and concerns that affect the college and student lite. ■ ' A FITCHBUR6 5WrTc0ui Student I Government J I Association r f) I - , Class Officers Seniors K. Dever, H. Tocman, M. Ford, R. Dearborn, G. Sparks, J. Murphy, S. O ' Reil ly, L. Jarvis Juniors l Hoy, R Hanagan, 1 Sawyer,] Desrosiers, K Martin,] Quirk, L Couto I Class Officers Sophomore Freshmen K. Sullivan, P. Kristo, A. Bailey, J. Leonard, K. Norman P. Purcell, K. Houle, D. Altavilla, J. Callahan, K. Welsh, K. Heggarty, T. Myers, K. Dadoly -. Commuters ' Board The Commuters ' Board is the segment of the Student Government Association at Fitchburg State that concentrates on the needs of the commuter. The Commuters ' Board is responsible for making sure that students that do not live on campus are receiving adequate information about Fitchburg State ' s policies, parking requirements, programs, events, laundry facilities, and library hours, as well as making sure that the commuter feels he she is a part of the social aspect of the college experience. Dorm Council I Programs Committee The Programs Committee is a subcommittee of SGA created to provide social activities to FSC students. Some ot the programs this committee has brought you . . . Comedy Nites in the Pub Coffeehouses Sunday nights ' Face to Face in the gym Steeltown Joffrey II Ballet Reggae, Mon in the Pub Winter Carniival Films in the CC lecture hall -. ' Scrimshaw The Scrimshaw is Fitchburg State College ' s student lit erary arts publication. Scrimshaw is an annual showcase of poetry, short story, photography and graphic design. It ' s a great opportunity for students to publish their work. But Scrimshaw isn ' t just for students, it ' s for The Strobe The Strobe is Fitchburg State College ' s newspaper. The 1985- ' 86 Strobe has shown uniqueness and growth in its journalism and graphics quality. This high quality publication is a result ot dedicated, ambitious and skilled editors and staffers. Small opportunities are often the beginning ot great enterprises. — Demosthenes P. Freedman, S. Gormley, K. Gates, T. Dymek, A. Page, K. Stinglen, A. Baron, D. Papa, A. Bush, B. Hampton, C. Donovan, T. Boucher, C. Power ■ ■ -0. . • ■ Pa pre Club The Dancin ' Club is an orc.unz.uion that encourages students to come together and share their lesthetic talents. Members explore their creativity and enhance their identity through artistic expression. There are 25 members in the club. The levels of experience range trom no training to 15 years ot dancing. There are beginners and advanced tap ind iazz classes and a ballet class that compliments all. The dances are choreographed and taught by the club officers and professional guest teachers. This year ' s chief choreographers were Darlene Vitton, the club President; Kelly Donlan, Vice President and Chris Vrusha, a club member. The Secretary, Sue Ropiak and the Treasurer Patty DeFreital deserve a lot of credit tor their behind the scenes work. Advisor to the Dancin Club is Caryl Sickul. The year ' s work was directed towards a final show held in April in Weston Auditorium. Band Jaz? The Fitchburg State College Band and Jazz Ensemble maintains a long tradition of active musical participation. Consisting of full-time and part-time students, alumni and members of the community, the groups perform with professional skill. This year the band and jazz ensemble performed for Fall Convocation in September, hosted an Intercollegiate Band Festival in November and performed in concert with the FSC Choir in the winter and spring. The band also performed at an Intercollegiate Band Festival at Salem State College and at several activities on campus including Commencement exercises. The annual tour is one of the most exciting events for the two groups. Previous tours have been taken from Canada to Washington, D.C. including a five country European tour. This year ' s tour was to Washington, D.C. where the group again performed at two elementary schools and visited the many historic and cultural sights in the nation ' s capital. • m Newman Association Everyday at the Newman Center there is the opportunity tor personal contact, whether it be friendly talk or serious discussion. Our Life at the college relies on the sharing of the people who meet here. The beliefs they hold, the hope they have, and the care they show, provide the foundation tor the Christian community to which we are called. Deacon B. Nogueira, Rev R. Lewandowski, S. DeLuca, R. Crowley, L. Nogueira 1) Virron. I. Nogueira, B. Hampton, K. Haley, J. B iucher P. ipobianco R. Crowley, S. Gustafson, S. Kessler, D. Proulx, G. Reynolds, Pres. Mara, M. Heavey, J. Granfield, J. Boucher, K. Conley, A. Patrick, K. Murphy, C. Pikora, L. Nogueira, D. Magiera, T. Kearns Newman Association S. Kessler, J. Boucher, L. Nogueira, M. Heavey, A. Patrick, J. Granficld, D. Madiera, D. Proulx, B. Hampton, D. Vittori, P. Capobianco, K. Conley, T. Kearns, C. Pikora, C. Huska P. MacDonald, M. O ' Brien, T Frye.A Ayer.D Proulx.Mi Peninicchio, S Bue.H Grant, M Mewing, S Gucrtin, C Barrett, J. Flynn, T. Kusinitz ;. i HI Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Inter-Varsity Christum Fellowship is an inter-denominational group on campus. That mouthful means that it is tor everyone of any religious background. The group focuses on Jesus Christ and proclaims the good news of the gospel. Its members seek not only to talk about God but to live a life that reflects their relationship with Him. The group is affiliated with the National IUCF (Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship) which initiates fellowships in campuses all over the United States. Cultural Society of Minority Students The purpose of this organization is to bring together the various minority students of Fitchburg Stage College in a union under the leadership of their appointed officers. The organization is open to all students. Membership is welcomed at any time during the course of the year. International Students This year the International Students were in the process of becoming an officially recognized student union. The group was founded by Mohammed Hossain, a marketing major. Hossain is acting president, Harri Kaasinen vice-president, Ernst Nicholas treasurer, and Zahra Anirhosseinni secretary. MARS. M.A.R.S. is a support group for the Mature and Returning Student. The organization ' s interests range from current campus issues, to airing and sharing the problems and experiences that face the non-traditional student. The atmosphere is light and informal, and usually brings about a surprise or two! r MOHAWK CLUB The MOHAWK Club was established on November . 192-4. Their customs and rituals evolve from those of the MOHAWK Tribe which inhabited this area many years ago. They derive their heritage from a native American tribe because they are proud to be Americans. This club has bound together a group ot men with ties that will last for all time. Soantietaha! P. Maher, J. Cardosi, B. McGunigle, Pres. S. McCann, D. Richard, R. Cassidy, C. Chrost, C. Carbone, D. Regan, A. Murphy, J. Churcher, R. Michaud We confide in our strength without boast We respect that of others without fear ■ The Computer Science Clnh T. Kearns, T. Austin, R. Follett, D. McConville, J. Sheppard, D. Proulx, J. Bouttotte, P. Tonole, A. Krol, D. Magiera, W. Robinson, S. Neuvonen The Computer Science Club was established in the 1983 Fall Semester. Functioning as an interface between the Computer Science faculty and students, the club has sponsored and organized socials in which both faculty and students have an opportunity to interact informally. The club also holds seminars to help familiarize prospective students with certain aspects of computer science hardware and software. The club sponsors a variety of interests such as field trips to job and technical fairs, guest speakers, computer movies and resume workshops for Computer Science majors. The Computer Science Club helps to broaden professional awareness in the Computer Science field. F.T.T.A. Mark Lit k i otta, Tim McCarthy, Tim Gallagher, Heide Fandreyer, Steve Gilet F.I.T.A. (Fitchburg Industrial Technology Association) is a Student organization by and for Industrial Arts and Industrial Science majors. Its major goal is to further the development and knowledge of Industrial Science through its activities and services to members It sponsors several field trips every semester to companies or places whose operations pertain to Industrial Technology. F.I.T.A. serves its members in various ways, tor instance by arranging open shops where the students can use the- wood or elec tronic s lab after hours t i 1 1 implete c lass projec ts. In the Spring St mester F I T A sponsors What it ' s all about, when past or recent interns and student teachers conic back and disCUSS their experiences with future interns and student teachers, It also sponsors a raffle t i raise monej for th I I l Scholarship fun. I, which will soon be able tO Oner a scholarship to an I A IS student every ear. IA. All INI V 99 Business Lah Business Lib is a student run organization providing professional assistance in marketing, management and accounting to small businesses in the Montachusett area. Guided b a board of faculty members from the business department, students contribute to community growth while gaining practical business experience. Students in Business Lab participate in important educational events. These events, as well as every day activities, allow members to develop organizational and leadership skills that only direct exposure can provide. Business Lab is a learning experience, specializing in personal growth. Accounting Society The 1985-86 Accounting Society has been active in both on-and-off campus events. During the year, the first Student Chapter of the National Association of Accountants was started. Through fund raisers, the Accounting Society was able to attend many student nights arranged by the National Association of Accountants. This exposed students to professionals in the Accounting industry. Through this exposure, the 1985-86 Accounting Society has been able to obtain several prestigious guest speakers to attend the bi-weekly meetings. The Student Chapter of the National Association of Accountants ensures that the Accounting Society will always have the opportunity to meet and work with those in the Accounting profession. J. Dumont, D. Soma, J. Rameau, D. Cameron, D. Grantz, H. Parker, P. Thibodeau, T. Gaudet, T. Demazune.T. Wheeler, L. Boudreau, K. Murphy, D. Bartlett, L. Moquin, S. Goodfield, L. Nigro, C. Choi 100 Society for the Advancemen t of Mangement During the S.A.M. ' s first two years of existence many things were accomplished. They have sponsored speakers, films and field trips geared to real world business situations. The highlight of their social events was the annual S.A.M. softball tournament, which was very successful. Because of their community, social, and academic involvement they were voted 1985 ' s Organization of the Year here at FSC. Marketing Society 101 The Early Childhood Education Chih [ he Early Childhood Education Club helps to make Early Childhood Majors lives much easier. Together, they accomplish this by sponsoring workshops, fundraisers, and various social events that help the members interact with both faculty members, and children in the area. They not only provide a service to the community, but also support each other as we They all wish Dr. Powers a happy and healthy retirement. Special Education Clnh The Special Education Council for Exceptional Children Club consists of members who are Special Ed. majors and students who are interested in working with and lor the special needs population in the community. The club has various fundraisers in order to make donations to local special needs organizations. The club also has a number of speakers, presentations, and workshops that explore different aspects and topics in special education. The main event of the year for the club is the Annual Spring Conference which consists of workshops and a keynote speaker. The purpose of this conference is to enrich knowledge in the areas of special education. The club is not only beneficial to •those who are members but also to the special needs community. Human Services Clnh The Human Services Club is committed to continue making valuable contributions to the college, the Fitchburg community, ami most importantly, the students in the 1 ! Li man Service major. HH The Med-Tech Clnh Medical Technologists have a large part in the diagnosis ol a patient. All body fluids that are submitted for testing are analyzed by Medical Technologists. Medical Technologists are also on the forefront of Medical news, which includes research in AIDS, Herpes, Cancer, Heart Disease, and transplants. The Med-Tech Club encourages professional awareness by trying to get the members involved in state and national professional societies. Several of the Med-Tech members are executive board members of the MSAMT — Massachusetts Student Association for Medical Technology. The club attends many activities such as MAMT (Massachusetts Association for Medical Technology) meetings and lectures. The club also assists in freshman receptions for new Medical Technology students. The Fitchburg State College Nursing Student Association is on campus to increase health promotion as well as health awareness in the college and Fitchburg community. It has been a constituent of the National Student Nurses Association for the past two years. Massachusetts has forty-seven schools of nursing and only three at the present have national constituency. In past years the association has sent a voting delegate to the national conventions in Oklahoma City and Indianapolis, and to this year ' s convention in New Orleans. These conventions are filled with ideas from nursing students all over the country on activities and fundraisers, and voting takes place on resolutions expressing the nursing students ' standpoint on issues pertinent to nursing. At FSC, the Association also tries to help strengthen the bond between nursing department faculty and students by having many joint socials. Also, it sponsors an excellent career day each year for all interested students. The Biology Chih The Biology club is an organization for biology students who want to meet friends in their field without the structure of a classroom. It is a club that enables students to enjoy themselves with people who have similar interests. In the fall semester, they had a successful plant and fish sale. With these proceeds, they went on a canoe trip and planned a Christmas party. The Biology Club is the perfect way for majors to break away from the books. The Psychology Cluh The Psychology Club is a social as well as an academic organization, designed to help foster a cohesiveness among students belonging to the major and anyone interested m the issues with which the club deals. ins Stagerighr Theater Cluh Stagenght Theater Club is a new club formed within the past two years. Consisting of thirty members, the club is active in exploring many aspects or theater, such as acting. Lighting, and set design. Stageright ' s tall production was A Flea in Her Ear, a French farce by George Feydeau. Directed by Cheryl Buskey-Carter, the play included a 15 member cast. Stageright has been working hard to build up its membership in order to include more activities, including improvisational acting in the pub, professional workshops, musicals, acting competition, and theater trips. Stageright Theater Chih 10 -i HM The Volleyball Cluh The FSC Volleyball Cluh consists ot .1 croup ot people who are trying to promote the sport of volleyball. Since the L984 Summer Olympics the sport ot volleyball has grown immensely and it shows in the membership of the club. Last season they had eighty plus members. They sponsor .1 college men ' s team to compete with various schools in the state such as Westfield State and MIT. Hopefully this men ' s team will encourage the beginning ot a men ' s collegiate team. A. Carpinella, M. Home, M. Spang, A. Krol Saxifrage Staff Jane Mangiacotti, Editor Annette Saucier, Editor Arnie Lohmann, Hunter Representative Mary Alison Berry, Sales Helen Holt, K.irhv Dever, Greek Editors 109 Saxifrage Staff STOP Paying Marlene DeSautels, Photo Editor Tom Goodwin, Photographer Michelle DeSimone, Senior Section Editor Kim Crawford, Sales Kim Lucas, Faculty Editor ,1 Rene Reynolds, Treasurer 110 . Saxifrage Staff Saxifrage would like to thank everyone who contributed to the making of this yearbook. Special thanks is given to: Lon Vickers SGA Dr. Grabar, advisor Norm Benrimo, school photographer Chris Butler, photographer Karen Edwards, photographer Dan Hardwick, photographer Sean Kessler, photographer Jim Marabello, photographer Joyce McElheney, photographer Jim Paiva, photographer Bob Thompson, photographer Snydi Bowab, lay-out artist Yvette Pollack, lay-out artist Cindy Tassone, lay-out artist Judi Baron, writer Al Bush, writer Melissa Davidson, writer Carol Topping, secretary Laurie Swain, salesperson Gary Clark, contributor to Greek section Joe Murphy, entertainer 111 ADELPHIANS rfUMI so c The Adelphian Society was founded on February 18, 1949. The club was formed for the purpose of uniting women of similar interests and activities. The Adelphians have raised money for the Newman Center and other charities by selling lollipops on the holidays. They also sponsor a child in Africa. This year the club has sponsored, a lip sync contest and other parties for the students, an annual reunion for alumni, a parents ' luncheon, and a fall formal for the new sisters. The sisters of Sigma Alpha Delta wish the best of luck to all the graduates of the class of ' 86. (Top row, left to right) G. Gray, K. Shea, C. Walsh, (middle row) B. McNichols, H. Clark, S. Desmarais, Harmon, N. Ginivision, D. Bodamer, (front row) A. Fiore, M. Avery, M. Bourque • G AVELEE S The Gaveleer Societj ol Fitchburg State College is organized with the intention oi supplying college social activities which will enrich and develop the- personalities and experu n « i il its members. The s uet provules ihe springboard from which the membi rs mas eject themselves towards broader lorizons. college education is rewarding in tseslf, bul without social activities il lacks the fullness il mighl otherwise attain Ihe Gaveleei Societj is designed to help till in the gaps and round out the comers ol the bask and import. mi foundations ol textbooks and lectures. (Top row, left to right) P. Newcomb, M Mazeika, L Hollenbeck, B Arsenault, S Norton, B Long, (center) M.Ciccio 115 ■■■ iVB4SYLOMS The main objective of the Neasylon Society is to unite all women who are interested in community service, social activities and sportsmanship. The sisters of Phi Omega Psi conduct fund-raising events Nuch as raffles, parties, a balloon sale and the annual dunk-a-Neasylon dunking booth in the spring. They also participate in intramural sports and visiting local nursing homes with the brothers of the Fenwick Society. (Top to bottom, left to right) C. Brunelle, T. Doherty, D. Morani, L. Martel, P. Griffith, S. Foley, J. Lyons, K. Quinn, L. Tracey, A. Towler, (center) P. Miller FENtyiCKS [Tie Fenwicks, a verj proud group oi men at F.S.C. . . . Theii pride is shown al .ill times on and ofl campus I ho hold .1 certain respect and dignity among themselves which is verj unique. The) have a very active social schedule from throwing panics to doing things for the school and community I hen active participation in school, athletics and the community has given them pride and the positive aliunde the) hold toward themselves and has influenced how the othei students, fac ult) and administration icu them (Top row, left to right) W. Morin.J. Neijadlik, J. Hall.C. Scavotto.T Holey, (bottom row i rripp, D rravaglini, R. Easton. J Main. D. Ccrulli 117 T0K4L0NS The Tokalon Society chartered in 1946. celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. The sisters are an active group on campus and strive to achieve unity and friendship at F.S.C. This year ' s activities for the sorority included visits to the pediatric unit at Burbank Hospital, raffles, the annual spring semi-formal and the good times had for everyone at their South End Club parties. .MlJ (Top row, left to right) K. Bowse, J. Distefano, T. Rano, B. Choquette, N. Taranto, W. Champigny, E. Loiselle J. Cox, J. Rojee (middle row) K. Bellefeuille, D. Kaczynski, P. Purcell, K. O ' Brien, G. Gilleian, M. Doyle, A Loverin, J. Gattozzi, T. Thiessen (front row) M. Fountain, M. Martinian, K. Christie, M. Costello, A. Aronson D. Cox :J ESOTERICS I Ik- I.miIcik SckicIs is an organization on campus whose primary goal is to fostei brotherhood within the college community In 1 1 1 1 1 1 l ' this thc hciL ' c t li.it honoi . charity, and zeal arc necessar) components for good character and thai these elements should be developed ft ithin eac h nuli idual i the same time the Esoteric Society tries to promote social activities tor the college as a whole m an attempt to develop greater student relations (Top row, left to right) S. Martin, J. Hadley, J Brohel, M Bourgeois, J White, D Gingras, Crowli M Lickteig, D Gorhman, (middle row) D. Pratt, L. Sampson, A Weissman.T Trembly.B Day, ( heckoway, G. Murray, R. Nickerson, R. Hannagan, (bottom row) S Crowell.l Millette.l DunleveyJ Vandell.J Giles, P. Burke, I. Mi.Lui.uhlm, S Fermes 119 ■■i PHlLOnEMICS A few years ago a group of like minded girls banded together in mutual friendship, sisterhood and cooperation to form the Philodemic Society. The goals of the Philodemic Society are those which their beginning sisters set down for them, goals they continuously strive to accomplish. Their goals are to develop greater school spirit b active participation and social affairs as well as working in cooperatioon with civic welfare groups. (Top row. left to right) S. Rogers. J. Pollinger, K. Dever, M. Berry (middle row) S. Wyman, K. Crawford, M. Burke (front row) T. Gavin, T. Austin, C. Dimare, S. Bowab, P. Keane, H. Holl AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE OF HAZING Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled and by the authority of the same, as follows: Chapter 269 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following three sections: — Section 17. Whoever is a principle organizer or participant in the crime of hazing as defined herein shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than one hundred days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The term hazing as used in this section and in sections eighteen and nineteen, shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or any other substance, or any brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any student or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation. Section 18. Whoever knows that another person is the victim of hazing as defined in section seventeen and is at the scene of such crime shall, to the extent that such person can do so without danger or peril to himself or others, report such crime to an appropriate law enforcement official as soon as reasonably practicable. Whoever fails to report such crime shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Section 19. Each secondary school and each public and private school or college shall issue to every group or organization under its authority or operating on or in conjunction with its campus or school, and to every member, plebe, pledgee or applicant for membership in such group or organization, a copy of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen. An officer of each such group or organization, and each inidividual receiving a copy of said sections seventeen and eighteen shall sign an acknowledgement stating that such group, organization or individual has received a copy of said sections seventeen and eighteen. Each secondary school and each public or private school or college shall file, at least annually, a report with the regents of higher education and in the case of secondary schools, the board of education, certifying that such institution has complied with the provisions of this section and also certifyin g that said school has adopted a disciplinary policy with regards to the organizers and participants of hazing. The board of regents and in the case of secondary schools, the board of education shall promulgate regulations governing the content and frequency of such reports, and shall forthwith report to the attorney general any such institution which fails to make such report. .W I 123 ya , m m SPECIAL ISSUE i Pigskin Portraits Russell Zwicker David Ahlstedt Michael Dubreille Coaches and Captains Hope, inspiration, enthusiasm, promise, frustration, disappointment and pain pervaded and permeated the second varsity season for the Falcon Gridders. They opened camp on a hot Sunday in August as over fifty eager candidates lined the grid iron with potential and enthusiasm for a good season. Unfortunately their first two opponents successfully met this challenge much to the dismay of the grid iron gold and greens. However, this was followed by what came to be known as the highlight of the season — their first Division III victory, a 28-23 win at New York Maritime, lifting the gallant warriors spirit. This proved to be short-lived as there followed an additional five frustrating losses with the team fighting off several key injuries and other mishaps. The 1985 Falcons received outstanding performances from senior captains Dave Alstedt, Mike DuBreil, the defensive MVP, and gutsy Jeff Albert. Also providing tough play were seniors Jim Irrabino and Unsung Hero, Russ Zwicker. Sup er action team members included offensive MVP John Jangro, Brian Murray, Dave Delgrappo, Mike Fitzgibbons, Mark Messino, Phil Baron and Chris Cronin who all show potential for the future. Also demonstrating great ability and high excitement are freshmen sensations, Jimmy Carven and Willis Todman. Jeffrey Albert William Casey James larrobino . fig§ 1 1 ft 4 58 12 Pigskin Portraits I I H I M 129 ■i H Stick With It Sr WfH A I 4 I 131 Goal Getters i I 4 ! r Goal Getters The F.S.C. soccer team ended its winning season with a 15-2-2 record. The Falcons posted the second greatest number of victories in New England. Their only losses came at the hands of NCAA representatives, Salem State College (14-0-4) and Clark University (11-3-3). Winning their last three games enabled the Falcons to secure second place in the Massachusetts State Conference. Here, the Falcons held a 6-1 record. The Falcons have proven to be sure-footed goal getters. ■ Spike That Punch The Fitchburg State women ' s volleyball team posted an overall record of 6-20 iduring the 1985 season. However, they were third in the MASCAC with an Impressive 5-2 mark. Leading the way for the Lady Falcons were seniors Amy aCarpinella and Patty Bryant. Carpinella was named to the first team MASCAC All-Conference, while Bryant recieved honorable mention honors. 135 JU They run like the wind through miles of agony these are the women of the F.S.C. Cross-Country team. All this self-sacrifice has carried these fearless women to be named in the Mass State Conference, for indeed they were Born To Run! ,:- Head coach: Jim Jellison Team Names: Kathy Bellefeuille Christine Dizoglio Diedre Donovan Dina Duburro Gail lerardi Kathy Kelly Arlene Mahoney Kim Manzi Michelle Morse Teresa Rotolante Loretta Sabato Kathy Sylvia Allison Vogt 13 Raqueteering The Fitchburg State men ' s tennis team struggled through a tough fall, winning two matches while dropping seven. In the MASCAC Conference the Falcons defeated Westfield State and Mass Maritime for their only wins of the season. F.S.C. was led by seniors Scott Steber and Fred Martin. Steber was the teams number one player and was nominated for MASCAC honors. Martin played singles as well, but was teamed with Steber to play number one doubles. First year coach Dave Mitchell took his team to the ECAC Championships in Albany, NY, a first in the school ' s history. 138 139 No Cheap Skates Allowed Tho c c r hnckev team once again a 14-4 divisional record and 15-8 overall Sd be equally as Strom in  e F.CA.C S SSTSRinMi and two towards ™ Vacarelo and Chris Page, the Falcons : loon toward to cootioued ttmmphs in 1987. 141 Chairmen Of The Boards First year head coach Tom Kelly guided the Falcons to a school record this winter. F.S.C. finished its season with a 20-7 mark, includ- ing a trip to the ECAC Division III New England Tournament. Highlights of the year included the plays of seniors Tom Lambert (Marlboro) and Marty Raynor (Shirley). Raynor led the team in scoring with an average of 23.6 points a game, while Lambert chipped in with 18.8 points per game and 10 rebounds. Also playing a key role in the success of the Falcons were seniors Billy Mitchell (Somerville), Pat Dempsey (Somerville) and Paul Puchol (Pepperell). Lambert was named to the first team MASCAC All-Con-ference team; Raynor was a second team member. Raynor was also named to the first team ECAC All-Star, All Northeast Division III All-Star and he was chosen as second team All-American by Basketball Times. 142 J 143 nu 144 Order On The Court IHI Local Affairs Fall Convocation Our senior year is upon us. Many of us are planning our careers, some are student teaching, others are interning . . . we ' re all starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Personally. I ' ve had a great time. As 1 look out into the audience I see so many familiar faces and I know how much we ' ve all grown together in character. Help us make our memories your memories. Let ' s all pull together and take this school by storm. I have faith in all of you. — Excerpt taken from President Rick Dearborn ' s Fall Convocation speech. October, 23, 1985, Weston Auditorium. Fall Convocation is a Fitchburg State College tradition. It is the first official gathering of the senior class. At convocation seniors are addressed by President Mara as well as the class president. 1 ■ ip j IL, 1 162 Ml Covering All Bases . ■ The F.S.C. women ' s Softball team were impressive this season with a record of 17-12. At the top of their season, the team :aptured the MAIAW title, a great iccomplishment since the Falcons were ;eated last. The Softball team was lead by aptains Sherry Bouisseneau and Sue .indburg. While losing only three players o graduation, the Lady Falcons look orward to greater success next year. I 19 m Local Events Halloween Halloween has long been an outrageous event at Fitchburg State. Where else do people celebrate Halloween for one full week? Some of the highlights of this horrifying week included: the Eso ' s St. Bernards bash, the Fenwicks ' Civic Center party, the Newman Center festival and the annual Manor girls social gathering. This is one week where even the hopeless can scoop, (who was that masked man?) 16 152 . Success begins with desire and these women have it! While other F.S.C. women may go home from classes and watch the soaps or hang-out in G-lobby, this group of athletes stride, jump and throw their way to success. These sixteen F.S.C. women hold the title of the number one Division III women ' s track team in New England. This team is extremely talented and unsurpassed in determination. Captain Arlene Mahoney, the only surviving senior, had competed all four seasons. Her successors include junior captains, Allison i ogt and Mary Wenninger. The other juniors include Chris DiZoglio, Debbie Wells and Janet the phantom Bisson. Sophomore standout, Gail lerardi, lead her classmates, Sheryl Spratt, Kim Manzi, Sandy Struble, Kim Bresnahan and Robin Savoy. The young, strong and upcoming reshmen are Cindy Johnson, Theresa lotolante, Cindy Cuddy and Michelle Jchade. Head Coach, Jim Jellison, and Assistant doach, Rich DeMetrium, both know that ihis group of women athletes will not stop lere. They will strive for excellence in ioth indoor and outdoor seasons next rear, for they believe NO GUTS ... NO iLORY! r |if! Hi 1 At - V- | 153 Local Events Booze Cruise Blitzed Bombed Booze Bag Clueless Cocked Destroyed Faced Fried Gone Hammered Intoxicated K.O.D Legless Mindless Obliterated Puddled Shama-lama ding donged Shattered Sizzled Slammed Tattered Toasted Totaled Trashed A good time was had by all [7] rv; •i m , m Main Events Live Aid i:: ' 9KKM?immmd To set the stage for public support ventures featuring stellar performers, Live Aid boasted top rating throughout the world. Broadcast via an unprecedented seven satellites, the massive audience was treated to the likes of U2, Black Sabbath, Sting, The Who (reunited), Queen, et al. These sixteen hours of non-stop rock from Philadelphia and London ' s Wembley Stadium was part of a giant effort put together by a singer, Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats. Geldof s efforts didn ' t go unnoticed, however, as he would later be nominated for a Nobel Prize. Live Aid served as a prequel to America ' s own We Are the World. ' ' ..ocal Events Winter Carnival 175 Local Events Newman Center Anniversary Where people are more important than the place . . . Where spirituality is as important as a specific religion . . . Where you can be as involved or uninvolved as you like and still know you ' re welcomed and feel you ' re at home. 160 For 40 years, there has heen a Newman Apostolate at Fitchburg State College gently assisting young men and women in their personal, moral, and faith development. For 25 years, the Newman Association has provided Fitchburg State College students with ecumenical, spiritual, social, and educational activities. For 15 years, the; Newman Center has served as a home where students can simply hang out, a sanctuary where they can better learn who they are in a sale and accepting environment, a haven where they can Find help in dealing with confusion, and a lun place where they can celebrate being young and exuberant with their peers. 161 ■■ Local Affairs Fall Convocation Our senior year is upon us. Many of us are planning our careers, some are student teaching, others are interning . . . we ' re all starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Personally. I ' ve had a great time. As I look out into the audience I see so many familiar faces and I know how much we ' ve all grown together in character. Help us make our memories your memories. Let ' s all pull together and take this school by storm. I have faith in all of you. — Excerpt taken from President Rick Dearborn ' s Fall Convocation speech, October, 23, 1985, Weston Auditorium. Fall Convocation is a Fitchburg State College tradition. It is the first official gathering of the senior class. At convocation seniors are addressed by President Mara as well as the class president. 163 Local Events Convocation • •« Local Events Slattery ' s Turkey Trot L BATTERY ' S TURKEY Gi_ o wpypd .GEOFF SN H MEYER v EOFF SM TH - An Qweit mm nor smjwrs This year Slattery ' s once again held their annual Turkey Trot. Many of Fitchburg State ' s faculty and students were given a chance to participate in a rare non-alcohol related Slattery ' s event. 165 Local V, ents Halloween 1 ■ 1 7 4 1 i J 1 1 i -; ll 1 . fo Halloween has long been an outrageous event at Fitchburg State. Where else do people celebrate Halloween for one full week? Some of the highlights of this horrifying week included: the Eso ' s St. Bernards bash, the Fenwicks ' Civic Center party, the Newman Center festival and the annual Manor girls social gathering. This is one week where even the hopeless can scoop, (who was that masked man?) 167 Local Events Halloween - TIT  I - . i |nipi..i . 3 JOa  fey- - , i- i i 1 V v, Local Events Pumpkin Carving contest The pumpkin Carving contest sponsored by the Craft Center is held during Halloween week. Talented Fitchburg State students were given a chance to show off their artistic ability. 169 Local Events Booze Cruise Blitzed Bombed Booze Bag Clueless Cocked Destroyed Faced Fried Gone Hammered Intoxicated K.O. ' D Legless Mindless Obliterated Puddled Shama-lama ding donged Shattered Sizzled Slammed Tattered Toasted Totaled Trashed A good time was had by all 4 171 Local Events Crop ■ .i r i ' vr m v t The day was Thursday, at 1:30 pm — no one had classes at that hour. It was a bright sunny afternoon and soon the quadrangle became filled with FSC students, faculty and administrators. Hold Hands for Hunger was the purpose for the gathering: awareness of world-wide hunger was the theme that afternoon. Father Richard Lewandowski headed off the ceremony, joking that somebody had caught on to what FSC was doing and decided to do the same thing on an even larger basis (unquestionably that was to be the Hands Across America taking place in May throughout the nation). Reach out and touch somebody ' s hand was sung by all, including a large part of the participants which were the fraternities and sororities from F.S.C. 173 Main Events Live Aid To set the stage for public support ventures featuring stellar performers, Live Aid boasted top rating throughout the world. Broadcast via an unprecedented seven satellites, the massive audience was treated to the likes of U2, Black Sabbath, Sting, The Who (reunited), Queen, et al. These sixteen hours of non-stop rock from Philadelphia and London ' s Wembley Stadium was part of a giant effort put together by a singer, Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats. Geldof s efforts didn ' t go unnoticed, however, as he would later be nominated for a Nobel Prize. Live Aid served as a prequel to America ' s own We Are the World. Local Events Winter Carnival 175 Local Events Winter Carnival 176 ■ Colors — that was the theme for this year ' s Winter Carnival. From 6:30 p.m. until midnight, February 22, 1986, at the Sheraton-Tara in Framingham, 400 FSC students gathered for this gala event. Among the Fitchburgians, included President Vincent J. Mara, Dr. Patrick F. Delaney, Jr., Dean Elaine Gardiner and Father Richard Lewandowski. The queen of the court was Diane Magiera and her king, Christopher Callahan, who was also one of the guests of honor. Double Vision played the songs for the attendees ... a poem inscripted on the glasses read: Today we have words and beginnings Hopes and songs, Expectations for the future — Built from yesterday, Built from now. Tomorrow . . . Watercolors and rainbows Impressions and soft scenes Weaved from memories Weaved from dreams. By Albert M.VVard The annual tradition, called Winter Carnival is a special event for all those students who wish to celebrate their fun, their friends and fond moments. The tradition lives on . . . 1 Local Events Winter Wonderland Local Events Honors Convocation The annual Honors Convocation at Fitchburg State College took place in Weston Auditorium on April 17th. This is a time when seniors are recognized for their contributions and accomplishments. Leadership Award Chris Callahan Outstanding Senior (Female Maureen Ford Outstanding Senior (Male) Glen Sparks Student of the Year Chris Callahan Male Athlete of the Year Bob McMahon Female Athlete of the Year Chris Page Sportsmanship Lisa Quirk Unsung Hero Rick Dearborn Faculty Member of the Year Philip Tardanico Organization of the Year WXPL m Local Kvents S.G.A. Transitional Dinner The Student Government Association ' s annual transitional dinner was held this year at the Italian-American Club in Leominster. It was a time to allow outgoing president Chris Callahan the opportunity to thank fellow council members for a job well done during his tenure. Following the brief speech by Chris, there was the symbolic passing of the gavel to incoming president Dave McManus. The remainder of the evening was spent by council members dancing and having a wild time. 182 183 ■ Local Events Assessment Week It all started ten years ago when F.S.C. had the first Assessment Week, a period when faculty, administration and staff got together (students met privately) and discussed the positive and negative aspects of life at the school. In April of 1986 we all met again (this time students invited to all seminars) and talked about a variety of subjects including quality of life on campus, faculty esprit and recruitment, to name a few. Ten years ago, one recommendation was to develop an Academic Advising Center. After committees and revisions, the idea, brought into the light by this assessment period, became reality. The Assessment Week brought out many more recommendations. Perhaps the one suggestion having the greatest effect on the students this year was the unanimous decision to upgrade the fac ulty advising procedures and information. Many of the participants agreed that the assessment meeting should be more frequent than ten vears, perhaps taking two days at the beginning of each spring semester. The Assessment Week was a heralded success among all who participated. The entire college community is anxious to hear what will come as a result of it. BBBB ■ « 2 j k l H B HL i B B a Bj Bi fc Bj Bj K B B ■bP T« W B 1 1 J • - BBBBBB] f fc J Wbt bbbbbI tl rx I 1 185 I _ Local Events Visions ' 86 Visions ' 86 is an annual communications media student honors exhibition. It displays work from all specialties of the department — graphic design, photograpny, technical writing, television production and film. The opening reception was held in the Campus Center Gallery on Monday evening, April 28th. It was a gallant occasion where many people gathered to view the works on display, as well as enjoy a majestic arrangement of fresh fruits, tropical punch and live, classical music. All promotions for the event were produced by Helen Obermeyer-Simmons ' Typography and Graphics Production III classes. Promotions included a hand-painted billboard that appeared on Route 2A in Fitchburg. ■ % ■ IK Ml Loral Events Annual Keg Race Some girls want to party all the time Chief? or Bud Man? 189 ■ ■ Ji sponsored oy M Miller High Life «V fl| 4 ftt Local Events The Spring Scene 193 State A flairs Hurricane Gloria People braced themselves for the day Hurricane Gloria arrived along the east coast in October. It was predicted to be the worst hurricane ever to hit New England. In anticipation of her potential strength, many taped windows, stocked up with food and water and stayed put. Fortunately Gloria turned out to be a heavy rain with strong, tropical winds. It ' s heading toward New York with atomic-bomb strength. — TV news announcer, warning of Hurricane Gloria We scared the hell out of the hurricane and it went elsewhere. — New York Mayor Edward Koch ' s reaction to Gloria State Affairs Massachusetts Law HUSt s T - ■ II Ijllii.lx i—l- V% r it , p i 1 ►udweisejf Budweiser II Budweiser Budweiser H Budweiser 1986 was the year in which Governor Michael J. Dukasis launched a major campaign prohibiting reckless intoxication on our state ' s highways and streets. Mandatory sentencing, fines, and other similar stringent legislation were the predominant means the governor sought to invoke a greater standard of care. In correlation with this legislation, a mandatory seat belt law came into effect, as well as a rise of the legal drinking age from twenty to twenty-one years. BUCKLE UP! 195 Celebrate The Lady 1986 marks the 100th birthday of our nation ' s most famous landmark — The Statue of Liberty. This statue has stood for Ifreedom to all throughout the years. Millions of dollars, as well as much time and energy were donated by many proud Americans to help restore the badly damaged landmark. Happy Birthday, Lady Liberty! V Events ftl ? i Moved by the scenes of the starving people in Ethiopia, Bob Geldof combined musical talent and concern to raise money for the cause. Geldof was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his organization of the Live Aid concert which raised money for the cause and brought national attention to the situation. FAREWELL 202 %V ■ Wittiam •Hurt 1 William Hurt won the Oscar for best male actor for his role in Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Hurt ' s previous movies include The Big Chill and Altered States. H u rt 1 i s- s a i ri ro be th? most promising a :tor of the ' 80 ' s Movies ;v - V; Bruce Springsteen ' s popularity soared in 1985 with the timely re- lease of Born in the USA. The single and album came at a time when the US was keying on patriotism, apple pie and Chevrolet. President Reagan caused a stir when he quoted Bruce (at which the Boss was outraged) saying Springsteen captured the spirit of the country with this song. Bruce, never willing to dabble in poli- tics, objected to the use of his name and song lyric and demanded a public apology. Springsteen also tied the knot in the same year with model actress Julianne Phillips best known for her appearance in a music video by .38 Special. She joins him occasionally on the road and continues to pursue her model- ling career. It was rumored that Bruce would make an appearance at the Live Aid concert, but it never materialized. He did, however, make large contribu- tions to many organizations such as We Are the World, Sun City (produced by Little Steven, guitarist for the E Street Band), and his own project to raise canned food goods for the starving people in this coun- try. Bruce Springsteen has been recording forever and will continue for some time. His popularity will always remain fever-pitch as long as he continues his four-hour high-energy concerts and keeps putting out singles that everyone, young and old, can enjoy 1 1 Singers 0 , i j ' Wy s i SPECIAL SENIOR EDITION m ' m v .; S N j a 2 209 I i Senior Week Events Spree Day Spree Day is one ot FSC ' s hottest happenings. Every year students gather to enjoy this outdoor event. During Spree Day ' 8t bands Geneva, Down Avenue, and Jon Butcher Axis rocked the field. Other activities included a muddy tug-of-war, water dunk and plenty of relaxation for all. FSC ' s Dani Gorman (center) performs with fellow members of Geneva. Down Avenue — a favorite Boston band. Jon Butcher Axis is the highlight of the day. 212 ■ I ' it; 213 Senior Week Events Senior Commencement Ball H % 215 Senior Week Events Senior Commencement Ball ■ ,L  f f  217 Commonwealth of Massachusetts FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420 The President Dear Class of ' 86 : You are the 10th senior class that, as president, I salute for their four years of accomplishment here. Because 1986 is an ' anniversary year for me I feel a special bond with the Class of 1986. I hope that you are leaving with similar feelings of deep affection for Fitchburg State College. And I hope that you will remain loyal to it for the opportunity it provided to you. I can assure you that the people of Fitchburg State College have worked hard with limited resources to do their best for you. I hope that you will feel a sense of obligation to Fitchburg State College. She will need your support in the years ahead to remain strong. I believe, after knowing you, that you have earned and deserved our affection and esteem. Go and enjoy a productive and happy life, but remember to keep a generous heart as a citizen and an alum. For to whom much is given, much is expected. Go and enjoy life and come back to visit us often . Sincerel ince President Mara, Ph.D 21 L 219 Senior Events Graduation 220 ' : : . Senior Events Graduation Xi. m ■ ■ , ■ 225 ■ first Service Bank 15 Monument Square Leominster, Ma. 01453 Member fdic • 534-4943 or 342-8741 FITCHBURG LANCASTER LUNENBURG STERLING • 288 Mam Street • 131 Main Street • 21 Mam Street • 37 Mam Street • 160 Pearl Street (FSC) LEOMINSTER PEPPERELL TOWNSEND • Boulder Drive . 15 Monument Square • 80 Mam Street • 222 Mam Street Convenience Center . Searstown PHONE (617)343-6403 TUCKER TOURS INC. ROUX TRAVEL SERVICE. INC TRAVEL WITH IMAGINATION NORMAN DOUGLAS TUCKER JR 347-349 MAIN ST. PRESIDENT FITCHBURG. MASS 01420 JUNE HUDSON 582-6414 ? 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