Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1982 volume:

This Book's For Introduction: 1 Seniors: 17 Student Life: 71 Underclassmen: 151 Community Life Ads: 191 Academics: 223 Closing: 254 Top. Community events are enjoyed by all ages. Top left: Catching the sun. G.H.S. stands proudly on the hi. Right: M. LeFever leaves the pack behind as he charges down the field. 2 THIS BOOK'S FOR YOU!!! What is the purpose of a yearbook? Is it just a dust collector on a bookshelf? Is it a book that is looked at once and thrown away? No, a yearbook is a treasure chest of memories. It is a book that should be looked at over and over again, not only for refer- ence, but also for many hours of enjoyment. The 1982 Oracle staff feels that a year- book should be a record of the year, but at the same time, should also be an exciting, interesting, enjoyable source of information. We have worked this year to make Oracle '82 this kind of book - a book that is truly for you. In putting together this book, we have tried to keep you always in mind. The pho- tographs have been carefully chosen, and the copy written, to interest you, and to encourage you to use this book both as a memory booster, and as a meaningful re- cord of your life during this very special year. Top: Cars filter through Gloversville's busy Main Street Above right: This year's book is especially for you - supporters of our school sports and activities. Right Mrs. Kearns in a tropical mood. Below right: Even the pho- tographer can't disturb some student's concentration! THE 1982 ORACLE EVERY YOU - students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, people of the Gloversville community - deserve recogni- tion for all your contributions to Gloversville High School. We thank our teachers for their grueling efforts to edu- cate students. They put in at least six hours of teaching, and then another four or five hours helping kids after school, cor- recting papers, and planning subsequent day's work. Many teachers also devote hun- dreds of hours advising activi- ties and coaching sports! Our adminisrators capably handle the responsibility for the education and well-being of over 1200 students. Our staffs - office, cafeteria, and custodial - deserve credit for the large amount of time and effort they put in to keep our school's of- fices and cafeterias running smoothly, and our building and grounds in good condition. Our busy office secretaries handle all the details and cor- respondence involved in run- ning this school! Cafeteria aides try to ensure our peace and stability during lunch - a challenging job! After lunch, Mr. Baird and his men take over the lunch rooms, seizing every abandoned bag and wrapper. Top Using his time well. G.H.S. athlete Above left: Sardmed seniors smile for K Hasbrouck battles the books. Oracle photographer Sam Hoye Above right S Salino and Mr Baird are best of buddies 4 DEDICATED TO: ONE!! Parents, what would we do without you? You support our organizations, our publications, and our athletic programs, es- pecially through the Booster Club. You support all of us, too! You give money, drive kids to the games, come to Booster and Band Club meetings - we give a special thanks to you. Also, our city business men and women deserve thanks for their financial support which makes activities like Scita- mard, the Husky Growl, and the Oracle possible. Without your help, our plays, our year- book, our concerts, our news- paper, and even our band uni- forms would not exist. Finally, we thank the entire student body for making G.H.S. what it is. With your ideas, your insights, your behavior, you can make Gloversville High School a vital place for every- one. To all of you who have bet- tered the lives of the students at G.H.S., the 1982 Oracle staff extends its thanks. To you this book is dedicated. Top; For Freshmen as well, lunch is a welcome break from the day's work Middle left Gloversville shoppers browse through the handicraft dis- plays Middle right Mr Kurzweil has some in- teresting conversations in the office Below The G H S. Soccer Dragons give each other pep talks before the start of a game 5 STUDENT LIFE ... A Breather From The Books! You're involved! Since students at G.H.S. have proved there's more to school than classes and homework, the Ora- cle is dedicating a section of the book to Student Life - the activities and sports events which made G.H.S. a more inter- esting place to be. There is something for everyone. If you enjoy acting, writ- ing. or just having a good time, you'll find an organization to fit your interests At G.H.S a student can develop leadership and prepare for the future You can learn about life in other countries, or about the government here in the U.S.A.. For athletically inclined students. G.H.S. offers sports pro- grams year round Whether on the varsity, junior varsity, fresh- men. or intramural teams, you can participate in physical fitness Over the years, the students have brought many hon- ors to G.H.S. through our sports program. Student Life is where you go. what you do. your victories and your defeats. Your participation ensures that Gloversville High School continues to have a spirited, involved student body Clockwise from far left: R Brown Have a Coke and a smile? Huskies on their way to victory Don't worry, team- even the losers get lucky sometimes! R. Floyd lengthens his stride. J. Reed. M Carman. C. Pepe. and M Yost: proud DECA mem- bers Clockwise from bottom left: Spills are a part of roller skating fun! D. Walker, L Brown. F. Van Alstine and D. Hanifin seek new members on Activities Day. Hey. band, aren't you missing something? T. Clarkin munchin' on a pizza. WE APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS! That—teacher! One often hears such expressions while traveling the halls of G.H.S.. When an underclassman is fail- ing a subject or has gotten nailed for smoking (or some- thing else), the first to be curs- ed is the teacher. However, the teachers are often unde- serving of the abuse they re- ceive. Many teachers give ex- tra help to students in the morning and after school; many put forth an extra effort to make sure that their stu- dents understand the subject. No teacher truly enjoys failing a student. Faculty not only helps with schoolwork, but they also go out of their way so that stu- dents can have fun. Activity advisors organize and super- vise clubs that comprise extra- curricular activities at G.H.S.. These organizations would not be available without the dona- tion of time and effort from the faculty. Class advisors help classes organize traditional ac- tivities. such as the Junior Prom. Chaperones donate their time so that entertainment for the student body is possible Coaches aid students in devel- oping their athletic potential Without the extra efforts of the faculty, high school would be nothing but four years of study. Above Mrs Teetz and John DiMezza discuss rising inflation Right Did you know Mr Van Arnam relaxes on wheels'’ 9 Gloversvile: It's YOUR City! Without its people. Gloversville is nothing but a piece ot land covered with empty buildings. It is you who make Gloversville a city, a community, a business area, and a place in which to live. Gloversville is made up of many different types of people, all contributing in their own special way to make this city a successful and prosper- ous place in which to spend our lives. Gloversville is often cirticized by its citizens, but who is actually responsible for the success of our community? It is YOU, the people who make up this community. It is you who make Gloversville what it is. Our community is a blend of hard working indi- viduals and dedicated organizations. The future of Gloversville is in your hands. It is YOUR city - make it the best you possibly can. Above G.H.S. Principal DeWeese enjoys the Streets Arts Festi- val. Below left Leona Foss and Clara Ferguson examine gloves at Perrella Gloves. Inc Below: Our city view from the Library. 10 Do You Know? Do you know where you're going to? The question of this song was asked of over one hundred formally dressed cou- ples on the night of June 6. as the 1981 Junior Prom got underway with the Theme from Mahoghany This evening brought Juniors and Seniors to the White Hol- land House, decorated with rainbow colors and bright flow- ers Here, the Krow Brothers provided a variety of music for an evening of dancing and lively conversation, making memo- ries that would be cherished for years to come Many committees devoted much time and energy in order to make the prom a success Marcia Tierney headed the committee in charge of choosing a theme, while Theresa Rumrill took charge of selling tickets. Beth Schwed secured the bond, and Pam Satterlee was the chairman of the deco- rations committee Mr Kurzweil. the ‘82 class advisor, took care of the arrange- ments for choosing the Prom Court for 1981 Maura Dowd and Don Santella. Theresa Rumrill and Paul Schlegal. Pam Satter- lee and Anthony Cerasia, and Beth Schwed and Larry Boles were announced as the Prom Court, and Mark Smrtic and Marcia Tierney were crowned King and Queen When the evening ended, although the students attending may not have known where they were going to. they cer- tainly had memories they could cherish forever Right King Mark Smrtic and Queen Marcia Tierney make their Grand Entrance Below Tom Ruller and Kathy Funke take a short rest Below right Gino Calandra in his festive headdress 12 ABOVE Michelle Laird and her date relax between dances LEFT court members Pam Satterlee and Anthony Cerasia enjoy a slow dance ABOVE The gang takes a break from dancing Right This is one dance that Theresa Rumrill and Paul Schlegal are really enjoying-but what's wrong with Randy? Above Right: Maura Dowd and Don Santella enjoying the even- ing. 13 The Heads Of The Class Our senior class officers worked for the class of 82 to make this the best year ever! President Pam Satterlee. along with Vice-president Michelle Laird. Treasur- er Theresa Rumrill. and Secretary Beth Schwed. worked hard collecting dues and raising funds to help the senior class Our class officers also organized the selling of magazines, subscriptions and records in 79. posters and knick- knacks in '80 and floating candles, cups and candy in '81 and '82. The profits reaped from these pro- jects made possible the Junior Prom and the Senior Banquet, two impor- tant events which were organized by the class officers with the help of Mr Kurzweil. the class of 1982 advisor. The capable leadership of our class officers has increased the enjoyment of our years at Gloversville High School. Below Left to Right: Theresa Rumrill. Treas.. Beth Schwed. Sec.. Michelle Laird. Vice- Pres . Pam Satterlee. Pres.. 16 SENIOR THOUGHTS Graduation is upon us • ’Tis more or less sublime ■ As Seniors we now stand upon The mighty threshold ot time. As we look back into our past, Reviewing those golden years, Those times of laughter, love, and joy Now cloud our eyes with tears. We look forward to the future, Whose outstretched hands await, To lead us to the next step in time; Determining success or fate. Today we stand together, but Tomorrow we shall part ■ Mementos In our attics, Memories in our hearts. Bonnie Boroson 17 ANNETTE ACHZET “CHICKO Student Aide. Band Club 2. 3. 4. Con- cert Band 1. 2. 3, 4. Marching Band 1. 2. 3. Pit Band 3. 4. Pep Band 2. 4. Area All County Band 2. 4. NYSSMA 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 RHONDA ANTIS IFC 1; Felicita Club 1; Color guard ban- nerline 3. Santa Project 4 DAVID EDWARDS LESLIE ARSENAULT “LESTER Freshman Football 1 Golf 1. 2. 4. Ski Club 1. 2. Band Club 1, 2. 3; Concert Band 1. 2. 3. Marching Band 3. Pep Band 1. 2. 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Scitamard 4 THOMAS ANADIO “TUFF-TOM Varsity Football 3. 4. JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1; JV Baseball 2. Freshman Baseball 1. Student Aide 3.4. Band Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Concert Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Marching Band 2; Prom Commit- tee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Grease 4. All-Star Football Team 3, 4 ARTHUR ASKEW JV Baseball 2. 3; Freshman Baseball 1 Computer Science Club 4 18 MICHAEL BALZANO “BELZ” Spring Track 1, 2. Winter Track 1. 2, 3. Varsity Soccer 3. JV Soccer 2. capt . Freshman Soccer 1. Computer Sci- ence Club 4. Husky Growl 3. Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4 BURT BELDEN Varsity Soccer 3.4. JV Soccer 2. Fresh- man Soccer 1. Santa Project 4 TONI BAYLESS French Club 2. IFC 1. Student Aide 3; Felicita Club 1. Santa Project 4 VICTORIA BIANCUCCI PATTY BECK RANDI BLATT JV Football cheerleading 2. 3. IFC 1 2. 3. 4. Foreign Exchange Student 3. Feli- cita Club 1; Homecoming Court 4. San- ta Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc. 3. 4. sec . Scitamard 1, 2. 3. 4. sec ; Fall Play Committee 4. Spring Play Committee 3. 4. Guys and Dolls 1. Oli- ver 2. Grease 4. Up the Down Staircase 4. West Side Story 3. 19 SHERI BLOOD Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 LARRY BOLES “BOLESY” Varsity Football 3, 4; JV Football 2; Freshman Football 8th grade. 1; JV Baseball 2. Freshman Baseball 1. Fresh- man Basketball 1. Computer Science Club 4. Student Aide 4. Prom Court 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Stage Crew 4 RONALD BORGOLINI “GUIDO” Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Soccer 2. 3. 4. Freshman Soccer 1. Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4 DAVID BOTCH “DOC” Varsity Football 2. 3. Freshman Football 1; Spring Track 1, 2. 3. 4. JV Basketball 2. Freshman Basketball 1 copt.. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 CAROL BOWERS TAMARA R. BOYD “GIGGLES” Choir Club 1. 2. Area All County Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Concert Choir 1. 2. 3, 4 20 JOHN BRADY “CHOBLEY” AYN Rand© leod guitarist 4 TODD BROWN LYNN BROWNE Class Rep 3. 4. Oracle 2. French Club 2. 3. 4; DEC A 3. Husky Growl 2. Touch- down Club 2. 3. 4. Colorguard banner - line 3. Prom Committee 3; Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4 CATHY BRUSE Class Rep 1; Touchdown Club 2; Co- lorguard bannerlme 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 DEBRA CALAFRANCESCO “DEBBIE” French Club 3 sec . 4 v p.. IFC 1. 2. 3. 4. Host of Exchange Student 3. Touch- down Club 1. 2. 3; Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4. Scitamard 2, 3. 4. Stage Crew 2. 3. 4. Fall Play Committee 4. Spring Play Committee 3, West Side Story 3. Up the Down Staircase 4 GINO CALANDRA “SPIC, JULIO, MERL” Varsity Soccer 3. 4 capt. JV Soccer 2. Freshman Soccer 1. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 21 MARIA CALANDRA French Club 3. 4 treas. IFC 1. Touch- down Club 2. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Scitamard 2. 3. Stage Crew 2. 3. MARIE CARMAN “SHORTCAKE DECA 2. 3. 4. Computer Science Club 3. Student Aide 1. 2. 3. 4 KATHY CAMMARERE JEAN CARTER “JEANNIE Girls' Varsity Volleyball 3. 4 JV Volley- ball 2. Girls' Varsity Softball 4. Oracle 4. French Club 1. Student Aide 3. 4. Co- lor guard bannerline 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 TODD CARANGELO Student Council 4. rep-at-large. Class Rep 4. French Club 1 2. 3. 4. IFC 3. 4 Concert Band 4. Marching Band 2. 3. 4. Jazz Band 4. Nat Honor Soc 4. Library Student Aide 1. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Scitamard 1. 2. 3. 4. Stage Crew 2. 4. Oliver 2; Grease 4. West Side Story 3. Up the Down Staircase 4 TODD CASE “SCROD Oracle 4. Concert Choir 2. 3. 4. Area All County Choir 3. Scitamard 4. Stage Crew 2. 3. Up The Down Staircase 4. Debate Club 4. Johnstown High Musi- cals 22 ANTHONY CERASIA “ANT” Varsity Baseball 3. 4. JV Baseball 2. Freshman Baseball 1 Ski Team 1, 2; Class Rep 1 2. 3. 4. Industrial Arts Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Aide 2. 3. 4. Ski Club 2. 3. Prom Court 3; Senior Day 4. Grease 4 GREGORY CHRISTODULU “DOOLEY” Varsity Football 1. 2. 3. capt. 4 capt. Freshman Football 8th grade. Varsity Baseball 2. 3, 4. capt JV Baseball 1; Freshman Baseball 8th grade. Varsity Basketball 2. 3 capt.. 4 capt.. JV Bas- ketball 1. Freshman basketball 8th grade. Who' Who Among American High School Athletes 3. Who's Who in Am High School Football 3. 4 LAURIE CHICHESTER “CHI” Girls’ JV Basketball 2. 4. Girls' Varsity Softball 2 mgr. 4. Student Aide 2; Feli- citaClub 1. 2. Touchdown Club 2. Area All County Wind Ensemble 1. Concert Choir 2; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 TODD CLARKIN Varsity Soccer 3. 4. JV Soccer 2; Fresh- man Soccer 1; Ski Team 3. Student Aide 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 JOSEPH CHIZEK “CHEEZ” Varsity Football 3. 4. JV Football 2. capt Freshman Football 1. capt. Spring Track 1. 2. 3. 4. Winter Track 1. 2. 3. 4. industrial Arts Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 LYNDA LEE CLIZBE Varsity Field Hockey 4; JV Field Hockey 2. Girls' Varsity Volleyball 3. 4. JV Vol- leyball 1. 2. Girls' Varsity Softball 1. 2; Student Aide 3. 4. Domestic Exchange Student 3. Feiicita Club 1. 2. 3. 4 treas. Scitamard 4. Grease 4. All Star Field Hockey Team 4 23 Santo Project- A Senior Tradition Christmas is a time of giving and sharing and G.H.S. Seniors don't miss out on the Christmas spirit. Each year the Senior Class sponsors a Santa Pro- ject . The Seniors dress up as Santa's “elves and visit the city's elementary schools and distribute Christmas goodies to the wide-eyed children. Of course the Santa Project could not be complete without a Santa, so one of the more stocky senior boys dons the red and white suit complete with beard and bells and also makes an appearance- listen- ing to requests for gifts and just being jolly all over. This year the jovial Santa Claus was played by Tom Anadio with Marcia Tierney playing Mrs. Claus. What started out as a nice gesture by the Senior Class several years ago has turned into a heartwarming tradition with over 100 Seniors partici- pating. Future Seniors can look forward to the cheerful greet- ings and awestruck expres- sions of this community's chil- dren as they make their rounds to the classrooms of the little people. Top Right A gathering of the elves. Middle Elt Satterlee and triend; Right Elves Bob Grich and Molly Kearney give some friends a lift 24 For Above Frank Fernandez and Brady Young Buddies' . Above An elves group enjoys a light moment; Below Elf Andrea Travis hands out her goodies. Below Right Elf John Dimezza just can't keep it coming fast enough! Above Santa Tom Anadio and friends 25 SARAH B. CLOUGH GARY COLE IFC 1. 2; Felicita Club 1; Concert Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Area LILITH COOLIDGE All County Band 1 Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. Scitamard 4. Up the Down Staircase 4 DEBRA COMPAGNONE “COMP” Varsity Football stats.; JV Football mgr.; Freshman Football mgr Girls' Varsity Basketball 2. 3; JV Basketball 1; Girls' Flag Football 4. Touchdown Club 4. Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. KIMBERLY COLLAR “KIM” JV Soccer 2. mgr Oracle 1. 2. 3. ad ed . French Club 2. 3. 4. pres IFC 1. 4. Husky Growl 1.2. 3; Felicita Club 1. Nat Honor Soc. 3.4 Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc 3. 4; Scitamard 1. 2. 3. treas. 4. Stage Crew 2. 4 Oliver 2; Up the Down Staircase 4. West Side Story 3 ROBERT CONN “BOB” Industrial Arts Club 1. 2. 3; Student Aide 1. 2. 26 MICHAEL COZZOLINO “COZZ” JV Soccer 3; Wrestling 2 RANDY CRANKER RONALD COZZOLINO “COZZ” Vorsity Football 3. 4. JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Student Aide 4. Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 TERESA CROCETTA “CRO” Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 3; JV Basketball Cheerleading 2. Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1. IFC 1. Touchdown Club 2. Colorguard Front Line 1. Prom Committee 3. Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4. Student of the Month 4 SUSANNAH CRAIG Ski Team 3. 4. mgr. Oracle 2. 3; fC 1 2. 3. Felicita Club 1 2. 3. 4 sec . pres . Colorguard bannerhne 1. frontline 2. 3; Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4. Up the Down Staircase 4. Grease 4 SHERI LYNNE CROSSMAN “SNIGGLE FRITZ” Student Council 4. Oracle 4. Student Aide 4. Band Club 2. 3. 4. Choir Club 1. Marching Band Colorguard Frontline 1. 2. 3. 4. capt . mgr. Area All County Choir 1. Prom Committee 3. Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4; Scitamard 1; Stu- dent of the Month 3. 27 KATHY DANIELS “SHORTY” Girls' Varsity Softball 2. 3. 4. Student Aide 4 GINA DANISE Cross Country 1; Ski Team 1. 2; IFC 1; Student Aide 1. 2. 3.4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 USA MARIE DELONG Girls' Flag Football 4. IFC 1; Student Aide 4. Colorguard bannerline, 3 Frontline; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 GENA L. DELSAVIO “GENA BENA” Oracle 4. writer, Husky Growl 2. TAMMY DEMAGISTRIS Class Rep. 1. treas. IFC 1 2. 3. Student Aide 1,2.3„ Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 LORI DEVOE IFC 1. 2. Felicita Club 4. Senior Day 4 28 JOHN DIMEZZA JOSEPH DISCIOSCIA RICHARD DORMAN JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Cross Country 3. 4 capt.. Spring Track 2. 3. 4 capt.. Winter Track 2. 3. 4 capt MAURA DOWD Girls' Flag Football 4; JV Field Hockey 3. 4. capt. Girls' Varsity Basketball 3. 4 capt; Oracle 4. sports editor; Student Aide 3. Ski Club 3. Prom Court 3; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 DARLENE DURKIN “INGRID Cross Country 1 2; Wrestling 1. mgr. Felicita Club 2; Concert Choir 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. JOHN ESCHLER “BESTER” Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Up The Down Staircase 4. 29 BRENDA FAGANT MARY LOU FLANSBURG “LOU” Spring Trock 1. 2. 3. Winter Track 1, 2. 3; Varsity Field Hockey 3. 4. JV Field Hockey 2; IFC 1; Student Aide 3; Feli- cita Chjb 4; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 KARI FARROW RICHARD FLOYD JV Football 2. Freshman Football 1. Cross Country 3, 4. Spring Track 1. 2. 3; Winter Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 3; Class Rep. 1; Computer Science Club 4, Husky Growl 3. Nat Honor Soc 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Richard E Simon Award 3. 30 FRANK FERNANDEZ JV Football 2; Freshman Soccer 1; Win- ter Track 2; Computer Science Club 2, 3; MARK FONDA “FONDU” JV Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1 Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 ELIZABETH FUNKE Cross Country 1. 2; Spring Track 1 2; Freshman Basketball 1 mgr. Girls' Var- sity Basketball 1; FC 12. 3; Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4. Host of Exchange Student 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. DONNA GEGENHEIMER SHERRI LYNN GABLE “SHE” Colorguard bannerline 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 DAVID GETMAN “DAVE” French Club 2. 3. IFC 2. 4; Computer Science Club 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc. 4; Scitamard 2. 3. 4, West Side Story 3; Oliver 2; Grease 4. Up the Down Staircase 4. CHRISTOPHER GARGUILO “CHRIS” Varsity Football 3. 4; JV Football 2. Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3. 4. JV Baseball 2. capt.; Freshman Base- ball 1 Freshman Basketball 1 Prom Court 3; Prom Committee 3. Santa Pro- ject 4. Stage Crew 3. DAR Good Citi- zen Award 4; Boys' State Rep. 3 MARY ANN GETMAN Girls' Flag Football 4; Student Aide 3. 4. Santa Project 4, Senior Day 4. 31 Right Beth Robbins. Tammy Cozzolino. and Jackie Moore Don't worry, girls, lollipops have less than ten calories apiece Below Camaraderie1 with Beth Robbins. Todd Brown. Mike Met- calfe. Jerry Zarrelk. Eric McCullough and Steve Mosetti. Below left Glen Pierce practices for the next Jazz Band Concert Above: Exhaustion and anticipation Paul Lomanto awaits the final out- come. Below Michelle Laird assures her editor that she'll meet her deadline SENIOR CANDD CAMERA Left: Jackie Van Schaffel in deep thought Above: Christina Woltman • on her way to Fame? Above Todd Carangelo: Back to “Ba- sics Above right: Toni Tremante waits anxiously for the results. Right: Keith Knoop. a typical senior obeying the G.H.S. dress code HAROLD GIFFORD “STEVE” Boces Building Trades 3. 4 ROBERT GRICH ROBERT GOGUEN LLOYD GREEN “LIONEL” Freshman Football 1; Cross Country 2. LANCE GUNDERSON 3, 4. Spring Track 2. 4. Winter Track 2. 3. 4; Husky Growl 4; Nat Honor Soc 4; Santa Project 4. Nat Merit Letter of Commendation 4; Who's Who Among Am High School Students 4; Boys' State Rep. 4 BRADLEY GUYER “BRAD” Industrial Arts Club 1. 2. 3. 4. West Side Story 3. 34 GINA HANDY “G” Student Council 4 rep-at-large. Oracle 3 faculty ed ; IFC. 1; Nat Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Scita- mard 1. 2. 3.4; Thespian Soc. 4; Up the Down Staircase 4; Brown University Area Alumni Award 3. KIMBERLY HARNISH “KIM” Student Aide 1. Senior Day 4; Touch- down Club 2. DAVID STEVEN HANIFIN “DAVE” French Club 1. 3; S.G.A 4 rep-at-large. IFC 1. Oracle 2 ads . subscript.. 3 ad. ed. subscript., ads. 4 editor in chief, subscript. Husky Growl 2. 3. Nat Honor Soc 3.4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc. 3. 4. Scitamard 2. 3. 4 tres.. Stage Crew 2. 3. 4. Spring Play Com. 2. 3. 4. Oliver 2. Prisoner of Sec- ond Ave. 2. West Side Story 3. Grease 4. Gifted and talented program 4. Stu- dent Rep to Board of Ed. 4. Foothills Council Leadership Conference 4. Chemistry Award 3. Boy's State Alter- nate 3. JOHN HATCH “HASHISH” AYN RANDE drummer 4 KARL HANSEN Bowling 2. 3. 4. Freshman Football 1 Photography Club 4. Industrial Arts Club 3,4. IFC. 1. 2.3.4. Student Aide 3. 4. Choir Club 1. 2. 3; Band Club 4. Con- cert Club 12. Jazz Rock Ensemble 1. 2. Library Student Aide 3. Santa Project 4. Scitamard 1. 2. 3. 4. Guys and Dolls 1; Oliver 2; West Side Story 3. Up the Down Staircase 4 lighting director RONALD HAVEL “RONNY” Varsity Football 3. 4 co-capt. JV Foot- ball 2; Freshman Football 1. 8th grade 35 ANTOINETTE HAYES “TONI Morching Band 3. 4; Colorguard ban- nerlm© 3. 4. Library Student Aide 4 WILMA HERRICK WALLACE HERTIK RODS Varsity Soccer 4; Ski Team 4. Ski Club 4. SUZANNE HESPELT DEBRA HICKOK HICCUP Girls' Flag Football 4. Cross Country 1 2. 3 capt.. 4 capt. Spring Track 1. 2. 3. 4 capt.; Winter Track 1.2; Ski Team 3.4 capt.; Husky Growl 2. 3. DIANE HICKOK 36 KATHE HILLOCK ROBERT HINE “HINZO” Winter Track 1. 3. Varsity Soccer 2. 3.4 capt.; JV Soccer 1; Industrial Arts Club 12. 3. 4; Student Aide 1. 2. 3.4. Stage Crew 4. Foothills Council All-Star Soc- cer 2. 3. 4; Empire State Games 2. 3; Mayor's Cup Tournament All-Star 4 MICHELE HOLLY JV Soccer 2 mgr. French Club 3; IFC. t 2.3; Student Aide 3. Felicita 1 3; Color- guard bannerline 1; Santa Project 4. Scitamard 1. 2. 3; Stage Crew 1; Guys and DoHs 1. Nat Merit. Commend GREG HOUSE LAURIE HOUSE “HOUSEY” Gris' Flag Football 4. Girls' Varsity Vol- leyball 3 capt.. 4 capt.; JV Volleyball 2. Girls' Varsity Softball 2. 4; H R Rep 1. 2. 3. 4. Oracle 4 writer. IFC 1. Student Aide 4. Choir Club 3. Volleyball All-Star Team 3. 4 SAM HOYE SLAM Cross Country 2. Ski Team 3. Oracle 2. 3.4 photography ed . Husky Growl 1.2. 3. 4 photography ed 37 KENNETH JAMES PETER JAVARONE JAMIE JOHNSTON MERDICE JONES Spring Trock 1. 3; Winter Track 3. 4. Varsity Field Hockey 3; JV Field Hockey 3; Girls' JV Basketball 1; Felicita 4; Choir Club 4 MAIRE KEARNEY “MOLLY” SUSAN KENNY JV Soccer 3 mgr. Tennis 1.2. 3.4. Girls' Varsity Volleyball 2. 3. 4. JV Volleyball Stats 2. 3. 4. IFC 1.2. Student Aide 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Scita- mard 1 38 BERNARD KIRBY MICHAEL KUJATH “TAH” Varsity Football 3. 4. JV Football 2; JV Baseball 1; Spring Track 1; JV Soccer 1 Varsity Basketball 3. JV Basketball 2. Tennis 1; Student Council 1 2; Class Rep 1; Band Club 1. Choir Club 1; San- ta Project 4. Senior Day 4. Stage Crew 4 KEITH KNOOP MICHAEL KUMPAN “BUCK” Bowling 1. 2. 3. Tennis 2. 3, 4; Golf 3. 4. IFC. 4. Husky Growl 4 manoging ed . Nat Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Nat Merit Letter of Commendation 4 DAVID KNUTSEN Ski Team 2. 3. 4. Husky Growl 2 report- er; Santa Project 4 KATHRYN KUNICKI “KATHY ’ Varsity Baseball 3.4 mgr.. JV Baseball 2 mgr. Freshman Baseball 1 mgr. JV Soccer 3 mgr. Varsity Basketball 4 mgr . Freshman Basketball 1 mgr . Husky Growl 4 activities ed; Band Club 2.3.4. Choir Club 3.4. Concert Band 1 2. 3, 4. Marching Band 1. Jazz Band 4; Area All-County Wind Ensamble 3. 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4 39 ROBERT LAMONT MICHELE LAIRD Spring Track 2. 4; Varsity Field Hockey 3. 4 capt. JV Field Hockey 2. Class Rep 1. 2. 3. 4; Class VP 4; Husky Growl 4 photographer. Nat Honor Soc. 2. 3. 4. Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Debate Club 4. Oracle 4 Sports Ed., photographer. Computer Science Club 4 LISA LANDER Student Aide 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 DOLORES LAKE Student Aide 4. Felicita 4. Colorguard Frontline 2. DAVID LAPORTA THERESA A. LAURITANO Varsity Football 2 stats.; 3 stats.. 4 mgr.. Girls' Flag Football 4. Spring Track 4 mgr. Freshman Basketball 2 stats, mgr.. Computer Science Club 4. Stu- dent Aide 3. 4. Husky Growl 1. 2. 3. ad ed . Felicita 1. Touchdown Club 2. 3. 4 pres.. Choir Club 1. Concert Choir 1. Homecoming Court 4. Prom Court 3. Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. 40 41 TINA LAURIA Girls' Vorsity Softball 2. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 PAUL LOMANTO MOOSE Varsity Football 2. 3. 4 capt.; JV Foot- ball 1. Varsity Basketball 3. 4. JV Bas- ketball 2. Freshman Basketball 1; Stu- dent Council 1, 2. 3; FC 1 Computer Science Club 3; Prom Court 3; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. MARK LEFEVER Varsity Football 3. 4; JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3. 4. JV Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; Varsity Basketball 2. 3. 4 capt.. Fresh- man Basketball 1; Class Pep. 1. Student Aide 3. 4; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Basketball All-Star 3; Football All-Star 3. Baseball All-Star TODD LOOMAN Varsity Football 2. 3. 4. Freshman Foot- ball 1; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4, West Side Story 3. DANA LEWIS Freshman Football Cheerleader 2. 3; Ski Team 1. 2. 3. 4. IFC 1 Ski Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Touchdown Club 1. 2. 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 JUDY MACNAMARA 42 MICHAEL MALAGISI “MAL” LISA MANZER NANCY MALONE Girls' Flag Football 4. Varsity Basketball 4 mgr. Girls' Varsity Softball 2. 3 capt 4. Oracle 3 subscript. 4 senior ed.. sub- script. IFC 1, 2. 3. 4 Marching Band 2. 3. 4 Band Club 2. 3.4. Pep Band 2. Nat Honor Soc 3. 4 tres. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4; Scitamard 4 ETIENNE MARCHOT Varisty Soccer 4. Foreign Exchange Student 4. Tennis 4. IFC 4. Santa Pro- ject 4 Senior Day 4. Scitamard 4. Grease 4 MARIA MANCINI MERNA IFC. 1. 2. 3. Host of Exchange Student 2 BARBARA MARLITT 43 JOHN MARSHALL “THE JOKER“ Varsity Baseball 4. JV BasebaW 3; Fresh- man Baseball 1; Varsity Bowling 1. 2. 3. 4. COLLEEN MAY “COL Girls' JV and Varsity Volleyball mgr 3. 4. Oracle 3. 4 subscript. Band Club 1. 2. 3. 4 sec.. Concert Band 1. 2, 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4 drum major; Pep Band 1.2. 3. Area All-County Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 RICHARD MAYE “RICH” Cross Country 2. 3. 4 capt.. Spring Track 1. 2. 3. 4. Winter Track 1. 2. 3. 4 DAVID MC CUE “$ID“ JV Soccer 2; Varsity Basketball 3. 4; JV Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1 ERIC MC CULLOUGH Freshman Football 1. IFC 1. 2. 3.4; San- ta Project 4. Senior Day 4 KELLY MEHER Husky Growl 1; Ski Club 2. 3. Santa Pro- ject 4 44 MICHAEL METCALFE MIKE” Varsity Fool ball 3, 4. JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1. Ski Team 1. 2. 3. 4. IFC. 1. 3. 4. Husky Growl 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Hockey Tour- nament 2. 3. 4 LANA MEYERS KIM MILLER Tennis 3. 4 mgr. Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball stats 3. 4; IFC. 3; Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4. Choir Club 4; Li- brary Club 1. 2. 3. ANTHONY MONGATO JACKIE MOORE Varsity Football Cheerleading 3. 4 capt. JV Football Cheerleading 1. 2; Girts Flag Football 4. H R. Rep. 1. 2. 3. 4; IFC. 1; Concert Choir 1; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 WILLIAM MOORE BOOKEE” Freshman Football 1. 45 DEBORAH MOREY “LADY” JV Field Hockey 2; Bowling 4. Girls' Var- sity Softball 2. 4; Oracle 3; Student Aide 2; Band Club 4; Choir Club 3; Co- lor guard bannerline 4; Senior Day 4. JEANETTE MOSETTI “VICKIE” IFC. 2; Santa Project 4. JOHN SPENCER MOREY “LOVER BOY JV Football 3. Spring Track 4. Bowling 4. Wrestling 1. 2. 3. STEVEN MOSETTI “CLOCKER MO” Varsity Baseball 4; JV Basketball 2; Freshman Basketball 1; IFC. 4. Husky Growl 4 columnist; Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4; Hockey Tournament 2. 3. 4. MARK MOSCONI BETH MOWREY “PITH” Girls' Varsity SoftbaH 4; IFC. 2. 3; Band Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Concert Band 1 2. 3. 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; Jazz Band mgr 2. 3. 4; Pit Band 2; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Area All-County Band 2. 3. 4. Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4; Santa Project 4 46 CATHY MULHALL KELLY MULLINS KELLY NIZNIK Varsity Football 2 mgr.; 3 mgr. 4 stats.; Freshman Football 1 mgr.. Girls' Flag Football 4 capt; Spring Track 1. 2; Freshman Basketball 1 stats.; Girls' Var- sity Basketball 1. 2. 3 capt.. 4; Girls' Varsity Softball 3. 4; Computer Sci- ence Club 4. Husky Growl 1. 2, 3. 4 sports ed ; Touchdown Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Nat Honor Soc. 3. 4 sec ; Prom Com- mittee 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. All-Star Softball 3. BRENDA OATHOUT Left: Sam Hoye. Michele Laird. Maura Dowd, and Don Santeila discuss the joys of physics labs 47 SENIORS: HARD AT WORK When you walk into a local department store or supermarket, you will often find a G.H.S. senior on the job. Why? What motivates our seniors to enter the job market? Intlation is certainly a factor. When someone reaches his late teens, the demand for things usually seems to exceed the supply of money. Working is a solution. Also, a person gets a good feeling when he knows that his new al- bum or pair of jeans was bought with money he earned himself. There are other reasons why our seniors have jobs. Job experience always looks good on college applications and indicates re- sponsibility and self-motivation. Many seniors hope to be college bound, but the cost of college tuitions, books and room and board has become phenomonal! Working can help out with the finances. What are students doing? Almost everything .. . from packing grocery bags in a supermarket to working in a leather mill; from cooking hambur- gers at Me Donalds to stocking shelves at Fays; from demonstrating the latest in gifts at a local store to doing clerical work behind a desk. Our seniors have shown that they are not lazy, but are working hard to improve themselves and to bring in a little extra cash. Above Eric McCullough seems happy working at Price Chop- per. but does he do more? Below: Where is Todd Payne's green thumb? 48 Sandy Snell. Tammy Hulsaver. and Laurie Stuart help some McNab munchkins make munchies! Above Pete Javarone 1982 Nominee for bread stacker of the year Above Right Anthony Ceresia discusses the quality of the skis sold at the Sport Shop Below Being careful not to break the eggs. Michelle Laird works diligently to earn college funds Below Right McDonalds' service with a smile from Mi- chelle Pelosi 49 TODD OBENHOFF Varsity Football 4. JV Football 3. Wres- tling 1. 2. 3 co-capt Band Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Concert Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2. Pep Band 1. 2; Nat. Merit Letter of Commendation 4. Most Im- proved Wrestler 3: Electronics Club 4. THOMAS OSTRANDER Varsity Football 3. 4; JV Football 2; Freshman FootbaH 1. Spring Track 1 2. 3 capt. 4 capt.: Winter Track 1. 2. 3 capt. 4 capt.; Husky Growl 2. 3. 4. Na- tional Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4. Boy's State Rep 3. Most Valuable in Track and Field Events 3. DONNA OLSEN “DONUT” Oracle 3. typist. Snta Project 4. Senior Day 4 DENEEN PALMATEER LUKE ORLOSKEY LORI PALMATEER Varsity Football Cheerleading 2. 3. 4 capt. JV Football Cheerleading 1. Girl's Flag Football 4. Student Aide 3. 4. Prom Committee 3 Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4 50 STACY PATTERSON LISA PECK Varsity Football 3 mgr 4 stats. Girl's Flag Football 4. Class Rep 3. 4. H R. Rep. Oracle 2. subscript. 4. subscript. layout staff. I.F.C 1. 2. 4. Computer Science Club 4. Husky Growl 2 Sec ., 3 reporter. 4 ad editor. Touchdown Club 2. 3. 4. Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4 Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 Foothills Council Student Ex- change 3. DENISE PAYNE Ski Team 1. Student Aide 2. Santa Pro- ject 4 Senior Day 4 BETH PEDRICK Student Council 1. 2 H R. Rep Class V P 1. Industrial Arts Club 2. 3 Sec . I.F.C. 1. 2 Choir Club 1. 2. 3. TODD PAYNE BUDE” Cross Country 1.2: Spring Track 1.2. Wrestling 1. 2. I.F.C. 3. 4. Student Aide 4. Band Club 3.4. Concert Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Jazz Band 2. 3. 4. Pit Band 2. 4. Pep Band 4. All County Band 1. All Country Wind En- semble 2. 4. NYSSMA 3. 4. Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4 MICHELLE PELOSI JV Football Cheerleading 1; Freshman Soccer 1 mgr. Student Aide 4. Touch- down Club 2. Choir Club 1 Colorguard 2. Bannerline 3. Front Line Concert Choir 1. Sonta Project 4. Senior Day 4 51 CHRISTINE PEPE ALBERT PERRONE Varsity Football 3. 4. JV Football 2. capt. Freshmen Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3. 4; JV Baseball 2. Freshman Baseball 1. Oracle 4. sports editor. Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Stage Crew 3. 4. West Side Story 3. Grease 4 LISA PEPE French Club 1. 2; D E C.A. 3. 4. Student Aide 2. Husky Growl 2. Felicita 2. Touchdown Club 2. Senior Day 4. School Store 2. 3. 4 mgr JAMI PERSCH “PEEP” Varsity Baseball 3. mgr. 4 mgr. Fresh- man Baseball 1 mgr. Girls' Varsity Vol- leyball 3 copt. 4 capt; Girls' JV Volley- ball 1. 2. Class Rep 2. Choir Club 1. 2. 3 pres. Area All County Choir 2. Concert Choir 1. 2. 3. Jazz-Rock Ensemble 3. STEPHEN PERRELLA Oracle 2. 3 asst, ad editor. 4 co-editor in chief. French Club 1. I.F.C. 1; Husky Growl 2. 3. Band Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Con- cert Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2.3. Jazz Band 3.4, Pit Band 2.3.4. Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Area AH County Band 1 2. 3.4 NYSSMA 3. Nat Honor Soc. 3.4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc 3. 4. Scitamard 2. 3. 4. Stage Crew 2, Prisoner of Second Ave 2. Oli- ver 2; West Side Story 3. Grease 4 MAJORIE MARY PERSON “MERGERY” 52 WENDY PETTIT “WENDEL Girls' Varsity Softball 4. Student Aide 4; Concert Band 12. 3.4 Marching Band 1 2. 3. 4; Pit Band 4 Santa Project 4 PAULETTE POLLARD Girls' Varsity Softball 2. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. ANDREW PIAZZA “FATHER Winter Track 1.2: Santa Project 4; Sen- ior Day 4. West Side Story 3 REBECCA POWERS GLENN PIERCE “PIECE OF Cross Country 1 Oracle 2 art editor. 4. I.F.C. 4. Husky Growl 4, features editor. Band Club 1. 2. 3.4. Treasurer; Concert Band 1 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 2. 3. 4. Jazz Band 2. 3. 4. Pep Band 2. 3. 4. Area All Country Wind Ensemble 2.3.4; NYSSMA 3.4. Nat. Honor Soc. 3.4. San- ta Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc. 4: Scitamard 2. 3 V.P., 4 V.P.; Guys and Dolls 1. Prisoner of Second Ave 2. Oliver 3. Grease 4; Nat Merit Letter of Commendation 4. Area All State Or- chestra 4 ROBERT RACO Ski Team 2. 53 DAVID RAKVICA “RUDY, S.M.” Ski Team 2. 3.4 IF C 2; Ski Club 2. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 STANLEY RICHARDSON JOANNE REED “JODY” DECA 2. V P . 3 V P . 4 Pres . I.F.C. 1. 2. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc 2. 3: Scitamard 1 2. 3; DECA Awards 2. 3 ELIZABETH RIZZO “LIZ” Winter Track 4. Nat Honor Soc 2. 4 MARY REED “POLLY” Girls' Flag Football 4 Cross Country 1. 2. 3. 4. Spring Track 1. 2. 3. 4 Winter Track 2, 3. 4 Husky Growl 4. circulation mgr. Concert Band 1 Marching Band 1. Pep Band 1. Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4 Scita- mard 1. 2. 3. 4, Stage Crew 4 BETH ROBBINS Varsity Football Cheerleading 4. JV Football cheerleading 1. 2. capt most spirited award. 3. Girls' Flag Football 4. Freshman Soccer 1. mgr Student Council 1 PTSA Rep 2. Oracle 4. I.F.C. 1. 2. Student Aide 4. Touchdown Club 2. 3. Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4 Senior Day 4 54 DEBRA ROPETER “DEBBIE” JV Football Cheerleading 1; Soccer cheerleading 3. 4. Felicita Club 1. Band Club 3 Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 THERESA RUMRILL Varsity Football 3 mgr . 4 mgr JV Football 2 mgr. Freshman Football 1 mgr Girls' Flag Football 4 Freshman Basketball mgr Class Treas 2. 3, 4 Class Rep 2. 3, 4. Oracle 4 pub rela- tions; I F C 1. 2 Husky Growl 1. 2. 3; Touchdown Club 2. 3. 4 Concert Band 1. Marching Band 1 Prom Court 3 Prom Comm 3 Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Spring Play Comm. 3. 4. West Side Story 3; Grease 4 ANTHONY RUBERTI PAMELA SANGER “PAM” Oracle 3. 4 photographer Photogra- phy Club 1. 2. 4. Husky Growl 3; Key Club 1. Choir Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Area All County Choir 1. 2. 3; Concert Choir 1, 2. 3: Santa Project 4. Stage Crew 2 THOMAS RULLER Winter Track 2 Oracle 4. seniors co- editor. I.F.C. 2. 3. Husky Growl 4. editor in chief. Student-Faculty Advisory Committee 1 Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. West Side Story 3. STEPHEN SANGES 55 THE CLASS OF '82 IN SPORTS Did you know that our senior class is filled with athletes? Check any sport from football to bowl- ing and you will find many fine athletes on these varsity squads. The excellent sports program in our school provides a chance to get away from schoolwork for a few hours each day and excel in the sport of your choice. Varsity sports help build character in each indi- vidual. Pride, confidence, and recognition are only a few of the benefits each athlete gets from participating. Gloversville High School has always produced fine athletes, and the class of '82 is no exception. Greg Christodulu, Mark LeFever, Kelly Niznik, and Lynda Clizbe have proven themselves as three - sport athletes, while many others, much too nu- merous to mention, have achieved all - star sta- tus in every Foothills Council sport. G.H.S. should be proud of these people who have exemplified maroon and white pride on the fields or in the gymnasiums all over the Capital District. 56 Left Yes. Beth, your feet are still there Above Mike Metcalfe flashes his famous smile Below The Huskettes line up Far below: Star quarterback. Greg Christodulu. Below left Linda Clizbe drives the ball goalward 57 DONALD SANTELLA “DON” Freshman Football 1: Freshman Base- ball 1; Varsity Soccer 3. 4 capt. JV Soccer 2: Ski Team 3. 4 capt; Jazz Bond 1.2; Prom Court 3: Prom Commit- tee 3; Santa Project 4 DAVID SAVAGE “LAV” JV Football 2; Student Aide 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4; Electronics Club 4. MICHELLE SANTELLA Cross Country 1. 2. 3 mgr. Winter Track 1. 2 mgr Ski Team 4. Husky Growl 1. 2 Ski Club 2: Choir Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Scitamard 1. 2. Stage Crew 4. Oliver 2. Up the Down Stair Case 4. H R Rep. 1. 2. 3. PAUL SCHLEGEL Varsity Football 3. 4; JV Football 2; Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3. 4 JV Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1; JV Basketball 2. Freshman Basketball 1; Prom Court 3 Prom Committee 3; San- ta Project 4. Senior Day 4. West Side Story 3; Up The Down Stair Case 4 PAMELA SATTERLEE “PAM” JV Football 2 stats. Girls' Flag Football 4. Spring Track 1; Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 2. 3. 4 co-capt.; Fresh- man Basketball Cheerleading 1; Stu- dent Council 1; Class President 2. 3. 4; I.F.C. 1; Student Aide 4. Color Guard Front line 1; Concert Choir 1; Prom Court 3: Prom Committee 3. Santa Pro- ject 4. Senior Day 4. JEFFREY SCHMITT 58 BETH SCHWED Girls' Flag Football 4 mgr Cross Coun- try 1. 2. 3 mgr. Winter Track 1. 2 mgr. Student Council 4 officer. Class Sec 1. 2. 3. 4 Oracle 4 asst, editor. Husky Growl 1. 2. Felicita 2. 3. Touchdown Club 1. 2. Choir Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Area All County Choir 1. 2. 3; Concert Choir 1. 2. 3; Prom Court 3 Prom Committee 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 Scita- mard 2. 3. 4. Godspell 3 summer prod ; Prisoner of Second Ave 2. Oliver 2. Grease 4. Up the Down Stair Case 4. West Side Story 3 SUSAN SEMIONE “SUE” Student Aide 3. 4. Choir Club 1; Area All County Choir 1; Concert Choir 1. 2: Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 PHILIP SCHWED “PHIL” JV Football 2. Freshman Football 1. JV Baseball 2. Wrestling 1 Oracle 3 JOHN SESONSKE Ski Team 2. 3. 4 Tennis 2. 3. 4 Ski Club 2. 3. 4 Nat Merit Letter of Commen- dation 4 BRIAN SCOTT Freshman Football 1. JV Soccer 3. JOHN SHANAHAN “YODA” Varsity Basketball 4. JV Basketball 3 capt Freshman Basketball 1. Fresh- man Baseball 1. Oracle 4. Santa Pro- ject 4 59 SHELLY SHANAHAN Girts' Varsity Softball 2. 3 JEFFREY SMITH ANTHONY SIARKOWSKI “SHARK” Industrial Arts Club 1. 2. 3. LYNN SMITH “LYNNIE Girts' Varsity Softball 4; Husky Growl 4. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. KATHLEEN SLEEZER Girts' Varsity Softball 2. MARK SMRTIC “SMIRT” Varsity Football 3. 4. J.V Football 2. Freshman Football 1; Varsity Baseball 3. 4. J.V. Baseball 2; Freshman Baseball 1: Freshman Basketball 1; Student Coun- cil 3 Class President 1; Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4 V.P.; Prom King 3: Prom Court 3: Prom Committee 3: Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. Scitamard 12. 3. 4: Guys and Dolls 1; Oliver 2; West Side Story 3; Grease 4 60 SANDY SNELL FREDRICK EVAN SOLOMAN DERFINI” Cross Country 1. 2. 3. 4; Spring Track 1: Ski Team 1. 2. 3. 4; Oracle 4,1.F.C. 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Aide 4; Senior Day 4. Sci- tamard 2. 3. Oliver 2; West Side Story 3; Capital Region Showcase 3. DANIEL SNYDER LISA MARIE SOMMELLA “SQUEAKY” J.V. Baseball 3. 4 stats.; Varsity Basket- ball Cheerleading 3. 4; J.V Basketball Cheerleading 2. Freshman Basketball Cheerleading 1. Student Council 1. 2. 4. Class Rep 1.1.F.C. 2; Band Club 3. 4 Concert Band 1.2.3.4, Marching Band 1. 2. 3. Santa Project 4: Senior Day 4 DANIEL SNYDER ANDREW STEIN Cross Country 1. Winter Track 1. 2. Ski Team 3. 4 Computer Science Club 4. Jazz Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 3. God- spell Community Prod, guitarist. 61 ERIC STUART JOANNE SULLIVAN Class Rep 3; French Club 2; Computer Science Club 1. 2. 3; Host of Exchange Student 2; Scitamard 1. 2. 3 Stage Crew 2. 3; Romeo and Juliet 1 crew; Mousetrap 2. crew. Guys and Dolls 1. crew. Prisoner of Second Avenue 2. crew Simon's Rock College Student LAURIE STUART Girls' Varsity Softball 2. 3. SCOTT SWART EDWARD STURGESS “ED” JV Football 2: Freshman Football 1. Cross Country 1. 2; ROBERT TAUB Varsity Baseball 3 mgr: JV Baseball 2. mgr; Student Council Rep 1, 2. 3 pub relations. I.F.C. 1; Nat Honor Soc. 3. 4 Pres Senior Day 4 Scitamard 1. 2. Guys and Dolls 1. Grease 4 Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. Boys' State Rep 3. Littauer Prize Speaking Award 3. Debate Club 4 Civil Rights Comm. Founder. Chairman. Pres; N Y. Convention II 3. 4. Advisory Committee Seat Education Comm. 3. 4. 62 RONALD TALBOTT “RON French Club 1. 2; Library Student Aide 2, 3. ANDREA TRAVIS ANDI Spring Track 3: Winter Track 3: Student Council 4 Sec. Class Rep. 1. 2. 3. 4; Oracle 4: Faculty editor: French Club 4. IFC 2: Touchdown Club 2; Band Club 1. 2. 3 Sec ; 4 V P ; Concert Band 2. 3; Marching Band 1. 2, 3. Pep Band 1. 2; Nat. Honor Soc. 3, 4: Prom Committee 3; Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4. CYNTHIA TELFER ANTOINETTE TREMANTE “TONI” Girls' Flag Football 4 Spring Track 1; Varsity basketball cheerleading 3. 4 J.V. basketball cheerleading 2; Fresh- man basketball cheerleading 1; Husky Growl 1. 2; Color guard bannerline 1: Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. Varsity football 3. 4 Stats; J.V. football 2. Stats.; Freshman football 1. mgr. MARCIA TIERNEY “MAR” JV football cheerleading 1: Girls' Flag football 4: Student Council 2 sec.. 3 sec 4 pres.; Class V.P. 2. 3: IFC 1. 2. 3. 4. Husky Growl 1. 2. layout ed ; Touch- down Club 2: Homecoming Queen 4. Prom Queen 3: Prom Court 3; Prom Comm. 3; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. West Side Story 3: DAR Citizenship Award 4; Girls' State Rep. 3; Winter Carnival Queen 3; Foothills Council Leadership Conf. 3.4. Board of Educa- tion Comm. Student Rep. 4. 63 SANDRA L. TYRRELL Student Aide 2. 3. SENIORS ARE PEOPLE, TOO! At the beginning of one's senior year, everyth- ing seems a bit different than other years-and much more relaxed. Seniors don't seem to have quite as much work as most underclassmen do. but the pressure is on to think about what's going to happen after graduation. Most seniors have spent their high school years preparing in some way for their futures. Some have taken college preparatory courses, others vocational training courses. Walking though G.H.S.. you may see seniors hard at work at what seem sometimes to be impossible classes. Yet once in a while, you may hear a burst of laughter, and if you peek into a senior classroom, you will see that seniors take it easy, too. Since many seniors are taking fewer classes this year, they need to find other things to do to occupy their time. Some seniors may “kick back and enjoy their seniority, passing the time digging a rap with the nearest fellow senior, wandering through the halls, or hamming it up for a photog- rapher. Since this is their final year at G.H.S., most sen- iors try to make it both memorable and fun. At the same time, however, they are conscious of what next year holds. When you see seniors in- dulging in some seemingly illicit behavior, remem- ber-Seniors are people too. Below Fern Van Alstine shows that surprised look Below Right Top Steve Perrella. Did the Oracle photographer scare you? Mike Kujath is actually spending some time studying Above Jomie Johnston. G.H.S's answer to street violence 64 The transformation of makeup, as ap- Right Jeff Schmitt and Bob Taub ea- plied by Mr Montague, has its effect gerly inspect Oracle '81 on Kim Collar and Polly Reed 65 DAVID SLACK FERN VAN ALSTINE “FERNIE” Girls Varsity Softball 2. Oracle 3. 4 writ- er. activities ed.; Husky Growl 2. 3. 4 ed., columnist; Band Club 4. Pit Band 3. Nat Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Thespian Soc. 3. 4; Scitamard 1. 2. 3 sec . 4 pres. Stage Crew 1. 2. Fall Play Comm. 2. 4. Spring Play Comm. 2. Ro- meo and Juliet 1; Mousetrap 2; Guys and Dolls 2. Prisoner of Second Ave 2; Oliver 2. West Side Story 3. Up the Down Stair-Case 4. Grease 4. Student Aide 1. EUGENEE TURPIN “TURPS” Girls Flag Football Team 4 capt. Win- ter Track 1. Girls Varsity Softball 3. 4. Oracle 4. Ad Layout Staff. French Club 1. 2. 3. 4. FC 1. 2. 3. 4 publicity Ofcr.. Student Aide 4. Band Club 1. 2. 3-4 historian; Choir Club 2. 3. 4; Con- cert Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Jazz Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pit Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Area All County Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Jazz Rock En- semble 2. 3. NYSSMA 4. Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. Thespian Soc. 4, Scita- mard 1 2. 3. 4, Stage Crew 1 Guys and Dolls 1; Oliver 2. Grease 4. West Side Story 3; Area All State Band 3. 4; RICHARD VAN NOSTRAND JV Football 2; Senior Day 4 JOHN VALACHOVIC “VALC” Freshman Football 1; Spring Track 3. Santa Project 4 LISA VAN BUREN Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 3. 4. JV Basketball Cheerleading 2. Fresh- man Basketball Cheerleading 1. Husky Growl 1. 2. Santa Project 4 66 WILLIAM VAN NOSTRAND “SPIKE” JV Football 2 KATHY VOGHT DANIEL VERREGO DEBORA WALKER “PUNKY” Concert Band 1.2. 3. Marching Band 1. 2; Pep Band 1. 2. LISA VISCONTI Varsity Football Cheerleading 2. 3 capt.. 4. IFC 1 Touchdown Club 2. 3. Prom Court 3. Santa Project 4. Senior Day 4 JEFFREY WALTERS “JEFF” Wrestling 3. 67 BARBARA E. WATKINS “DOLLY Girls' Flag Football 4; DECA 2.3.4; Con- cert Choir 1; Senior Day 4 MYRIAM WATRELOT Tennis 4. Student Council 4; Foreign Ex- change Student 4. IFC 4. VP at large. MICHAEL WHITE AMY WILLIAMS CONSTANCE WILLIAMS “CONNIE” DECA 2. 3. 4 tres.; Computer Science Club 4. Santa Project 4; School Store 2, 3. 4 bookkeeper. Senior Day 4 JOHN R. WILSON “SMILEY” 68 KAREN WILSON YODIA” Varsity Basketball 4 mgr.; JV Basketball 2 stats.; Girl's Varsity Softball 4; Oracle 4 writer; IFC 1,2; Santa Project 4; Husky Growl 2; Band Club 1 2; Concert Band 1 2. 3; Marching Band 1. 2. 3 PAUL L. WILSON Spring Track 2; JV Soccer 2 capt.; Freshman Soccer 1; Ski Team 2. 3. 4 capt; Tennis 3. 4; Golf 3. 4; IFC 1. 2. 3 treas. 4 treas. Husky Growl 4 bus. mgr.; Ski Club 2.3.4; Nat. Honor Soc. 3. 4. Santa Project 4. Boys' State Rep 4 alternate TRISHA WILSON CHRISTINA WOLTMAN Band Club 12. 3.4. Concert Band 1.2. 3. 4. Marching Band 1 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band 2. 3. 4; Pit Band 2. 3; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Area All County Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Jazz Rock Ensemble 2; NYSSMA 3. 4 MELANIE WOODRUFF DIANA WRIGHT IFC 1. 2. 3. 4. Husky Growl 4 layout ed.; Band Club 1. 2. 3 VP. 4 Pres.; Concert Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; Jazz Band 3. 4. Pep Band 1; Scitamard 4. 69 Senior Day - Feb. 12, 1982 For one day out of the year, teachers and students trade places, that day, of course, is Senior Day. Each year for one day seniors put on ties and jackets or dresses and take over for the administration and faculty of our school, from manning the principal's chair to sweeping the halls. Seniors fi- nally get to enjoy the luxuries of long lunches and free per- iods while at the same time re- alizing how much work goes into the education of young people. With Glenn Pierce, Bob Hine and Rich Floyd serving as prin- cipals, the novice teaching force took over the school with a great deal of excitement. Seniors made extra efforts to make sure that their lessons were well planned. Due to this advanced planning, the day seemed to run like clockwork. Even in the elementary schools and at Estee, the preparation for teaching paid off. The day was a true learning experience for those seniors who participated Now when seniors sit in class, they have a better idea of how much time and effort has gone into mak- ing their education a reality. Above Michele Laird practicing her writing skills; Clockwise: Left: Our three principals. Bob Hine. Glenn Pierce, and Rich Floyd Above left Guidance counselor Pam Satterlee hard at work; Above Latin scholar Tom Puller explaining the Roman Mean- ing of life; Left Annette Achzet and friend take a break from a long day. Left Marcia Tierney asleep on the job; Above Dave Savage and Pete Javarone give the class a very interesting demon- stration. 71 MICHELLE YOST MISH” ISABELLA ZAMORANO GERARDO ZARRELLI “JERRY” Soccer Cheerleading 3; DECA 2 tres.. Foreign Exchange Student 4; IFC 4. Freshman Baseball 1 3.4 VP. Student Aide 2. 3. Touchdown Student Council 4. Colorguard Banner- Club 1; Santa Project 4; Senior Day 4. line 4 School Store 2. 3. 4. DECA Award 2. MISSING SENIORS Anadio, Joe Blanchard, Lynn Brockhum, Kenneth Chamberlain, John Cole, Lynn Delong, Mary Ellis, Joseph Flint, Jeanette Garber, Amy Glover. Cindy Hansen, Peter Harrington, Theresa Hey, William Jerrone, Mark Jennings, Elisa Lake, Debbie McClary, Jeff Miller, Sandra Morey, Sheralee Nicolella, David O'Connell, George Noble, Richard Olsen, Robert Opalka, Danielle Richard, Todd Ropeter, Kyle Rowley, Brett Ruggiero, David Smith, Arnold VanShaffel. Jackie Jimmy Carter helps Mike Metcalte. Steve Mosetti. and Joe Chizek celebrate being a senior 72 V i ■ innui 'fiffun Game, Set And Match To G.H.S. The G.H.S. Varsity Tennis Team finished its 198t season with seven wins and seven losses overall and a 5 - 7 Coun- cil record. Good play was pro- vided by Glen Everhart, Mike Kumpan. Brad Dennie, Cindy Krueger, and Paul Wilson in sin- gles play, and in doubles play, John Sesonske. Although the team's efforts were respect- able, the G.H.S. team was greatly overmatched against the strong Glens Falls, Ballston Spa, and South High squads which dominated the Council. Next season, in spite of the loss of six seniors, the record should improve. Returning as singles players are Mike Kum- pan and Paul Wilson, to be joined by Etienne Marchot, Bel- gian exchange student. Coach Tony Fabozzi is also ex- pecting improvement in the doubles team from new under- classmen players. Front C. Smith. A Studenic. Row 2 H Lazarus. J. Dresch. C Gomez, M Co- plan. Row 3: Coach Fabozzi. B Dennie. Below left Paul Wilson gives us a sam- ple of his skillful forehand Below Mike Kumpan prepares to send the ball sail- ing by his opponent Below right; Jo- dene Dresch gives it her all as she serves the ball Girl's Softball - LOOKING UP! The 1981 Girl's Softball Team started out their season with a big win over Mayfield. The rest of the season didn't go as well, but they won two out of their next ten games. Under the direction of a new coach. Barb Lundberg, this year's inexperienced team was able to play together and aggressively. Senior Lynn Brown and junior Kelly Niznik led the team throughout the season. Lynn Brown had the highest batting average, most RBI's, and was named the teams Most Valu- able Player. Kelly Niznik had the most stolen bases and most runs scored. Both girls were named to the All-Star Team. The team is looking forward to a better season next year and hopefully will be more suc- cessful. Left Nancy Malone rounds first base. Top Row I S Shanahan. S Sullivan. K Daniels. N Malone. L Brown. G. An- drews. T Hurd. K. Niznik. M Briggs, Row 2 K. Kenyon-mgr. C. Gifford. M Bol- zano. M Trippoda. A. Javarone. E. Tur- pin. C. Suchy. D Oare. K. Peck. S. Smul- len. L. Stuart. Coach B Lundberg. A LaPorta-mgr Above Eugenee Turpin waits for the ball with a grin 75 Another Winning Season! Once again our Varsity Squad exemplified success on the baseball diamond. Under the leadership of Coach Serge, the Huskies put togeth- er a league record of 7-5, good enough for second place in the council loop and a trip to the Sectionals. In an attempt to defend their Section II title, the team was defeated in the opening round by Hudson in a heart- breaking extra-inning contest. The highlight of the year took place on April 11, 1981 when the Huskies ace Jim Diana threw a no-hitter against Mt. Pleasant. The Varsity also came away with two victories over arch-rival Johnstown, with co-captain Marc Sanford tossing a one-hitter each time. Offensively the Huskies were led by Marc Sanford. Greg Christodulu. co-captain Chris Satterlee, and Albert Perrone, all of whom reached above the .300 plateau, with Christo- dulu, Rich Lee, and Mark LeF- ever as the big run producers. Coach Serge is expected to provide G.H.S. with another fine team this spring with eight varsity lettermen returning. Chris. Steve. Jim, and Albert anxiously await to see if the Huskies will score again Left: Coach Serge hits infield practice. (Above): Captain Satch stretches for the throw Front: Captains M Sanford and C. Satterlee; Row 2: D. Ham- mond. M. Smrtic, A. Perron©. R Lee; Row 3 Mgr J. Persh. Coach Serge. P. Schlegel. Above: No-hit specialist Jim Diana; Above Right: Greg after another homerun; Below Right: John checks his signs. M LeFever. J. Garguilo. S. Suchy. J. Diana. G. Christodulu. Mgr K. Kunicki. Missing C. Garguilo. R. Noble. A Cerasia. J. V. 's Display Diamond Success Front B Barkevich. B. Baldwin. Row 2: J Hanifan. J DelNegro. S Teetz. J. Marshall. S. Caruso. G. Musillo. R. Hall, T. Javarone. T. Dona. J. Caputo. A Askew. R. Mullins. Row 3 Mgr J Steele. R Bronk. K. Bruce. Coach Zayicek Missing: M Haglund. Above Art Askew posted a fine 2-0 record for the JV's. Coach Zayicek's J.V. Base- ball Squad enjoyed an excel- lent season finishing 13-6 over- all and second in the Foothills Council. The team was led by Scott Teetz, who hit over .500, and Babe Baldwin and Greg Musillo. who both batted well over .300. Pitching was the strong point of fhe team. Musillo and Tom Dona both finished the season with five wins. Dona was 5-2 and Musillo ended up 5-4. Overall, Coach Zayicek's squad should be an asset to the upcoming varsity teams. Left John Marshall scores the winning run. G.H.S. can be rightfully proud of our freshman outfit. The rea- son why is obvious: under first- year coach David Thompson the frosh retired as undefeated Foothills Council champs! Led by the pitching of Don Whitman (6-0, 1.27 e.r.a.) and Don Cairns, and The hitting of John Cassaro, Darrell Coon, and Scott Handy, the Fresh- man displayed an impressive overall mark of 14 wins and only 2 losses. This fine baseball squad set a precedent that other frosh units can hopefully strive for—an undefeated Foothills mark of 8-0. Con- gratulations Freshman Huskies! Freshman Champs Don Whitman watches his teammate score another run in a victory over Ballston Spa 79 Front: D Whitman, M Zajec, R. Watson. R. Frasier. J. Franco, M. Cline. Row 2: D. Tierney. J. Gordon, R. Capparello. S. Oarr. J. Cassaro. D Coon. D Tierney. D. Cairns Missing: L. Aldous. J. Chamberlain. S. Handy. M. Horning. Ready . . . 80 Move- And 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Band, ten-hut! The G.H.S. Marching Band and Colorguard snap to attention. Dress, center, dress! The marchers assemble in their places. Ready, front! And the band is ready to play. The G.H.S. Marching Band and Colorguard, also known as the Marching Huskies , is in its fourth year of competitive marching. Under the direc- tion of co-drum majors Colleen May and Leslie Ellis, the band has done well in competition. Scor- ing from the mid 40's to upper 50's throughout the years, the band has a lot of skill and talent, and will rapidly progress to surpass its major com- petitors Genesee and Marcus Whitman. The band's 80 instrumentalists and 20 flag girls make up a slight but powerful group. Catego- rized by size, they compete in the Class A brack- et. Behind the scenes, there are some very knowl- edgeable people who put this magic on the field and they should not go unrecognized. The band director, Norm Clo, and his assistant, Noel Wing, work on the musical aspect of the show. The marching and maneuvering coordina- tor is Matt Donnelly. The marchers are instructed by Terry and Jim Ryan. The credits for the drill design and the marching and maneuvering go to Kevin Willette. Tom Newell and Chuck Thompson direct the percussionists on and off the field. The colorful flag girls are coached by Bob Relyea and Peggy Legnard. This year the band executed a fine routine, marching to the tunes “Tiger of San Pedro , Birdland, and “You'll Never Walk Alone , from the movie. Carousel, at football games and at competitions in New Hartford, Norwich, and Syra- cuse. All in all, the marching Huskies have put forth a spectacular amount of effort and in due time will be tops in their field. Ready, MOVE! Below Holf-time entertainment thrives at Park Terrace Field! 81 OUR COLORFUL GUARD!! Above Front Brenda Wilson. Tammy Lair, Debby Morey. Pat- ty Smimmo. Mary Weiderman. Tina Woodruff. Charlene Ba- ker. Cecelia Whitbeck Back: Sheri Crossman. Lori Lehr. Teresa Hurd. Stephanie Brown. Adding life and excitement to the marching Huskies, the colorguard is a very important part of the competitive marching program. The 1981 colorguard was composed of twenty devoted girls, including exchange student Isabella Zamor- ano. Under the direction of Bob Relyea. a former student teacher in music at GHS. the group prac- ticed for at least two hours twice a week from September to November. According to Sheri Crossman. captain of the 1981 flag-line, the group held new banners this year, which were made by Roxanne Relyea. sis- ter of the instructor. Like the band, the color- guard is also working very hard to get new uni- forms. which they hope to have for the fall of 82 competitive marching season. The guard also has a new program this year: the Winter Guard . This group performs indoors to recorded music and does a floor show that includes rifle, banner, and dance routines. Sue Groves. Drusilla Hladik. Melissa Trippoda. Gretchen Frem- mer. Valerie Buanno, Isabella Zamorano. Lynn Cole. Toni Hayes. Jane Vosburgh. Laurie Morey Below: Isabella Zamor- ano. Sheri Crossman. Lynn Cole. Valerie Buanno. Toni Hayes THE BAND STRUTS THEIR STUFF Above left and right: Colleen May and Sarah Clough commu- nicate m their own language-Music1 Below The drummers set the beat 83 BABY WE'RE . I I The Varsity and J.V. football cheerleaders cheered with all their hearts and souls, and much to their delight, their teams delivered with success- ful seasons. The varsity squad was led by co-captains Lori Palmateer and Jackie Moore; the jay-vee squad's co-cap- tains were Dena Orloff and Amy Stock. Miss Carol Dale coached the two squads. Both squads displayed continuous spirit and cooperation throughout the season. Left Boy. are we enthusiastic! Below K Brownell. B. Robbins. S Reppenha- gen. J. Moore. J. Dresch, L. Palmateer. L. Visconti. C Russo BEGGIN' YAI Their dedication was visible around G.H.S. in the evenings as they worked on posters for the boys to run through, or to decorate A Lobby. If you hap- pened to be out at four a.m. on the day of the Johnstown- Gloversville game you may have run into the cheerleaders taping huge posters on the coaches' and players' houses. Now that's spirit! Left: Husky pals show their spirit Below S Santello. C Bell. C Bisset. D Orloff. J. Roszyki. P Boles. N D'Errico. A Stock HOW 'BOUT THEM DOGS!! The 1981 Huskies made history this season. They not only obtained a share of the Foothills Council Title for the second year in a row. they also brought home the Section II Championship trophy with a hard fought 9-0 victory over Amsterdam, a class A Ballclub. This also marked the first time in the history of the Husky football program that a team won nine games in a single season. As head-coach Gould and his assistants, Coaches Thompson and Collins, pointed out throughout the whole season, it's too hard to pick out individual performers- the whole team de- serves all the credit. They stuck it out for over three months of tough hard hitting practices which contributed to the great success the team enjoyed. Starting with a win over a tough Herkimer squad and ending with the section II Champion- ship now belonging to the Huskies, Maroon and White pride was evident in game after game. The caliber of performers on this team was again made evident when the Huskies placed eight men on the Foothills All-Star Offensive Team and six men on the Foothills All-Star Defensive Team. The players on offense were: Greg Chris- todulu, Larry Boles, Mark LeFever, Joe Chizek, Ron Havel, Paul Lomanto, Mike Kujath. and Tom Ana- dio. Those on defense include: Lomanto, Havel, Christodulu, LeFever, Paul Schelgel, and Albert Perrone. Some other notable achievements of the Hus- kies concerned the team itself; and one individ- ual. The Huskies were ranked number 1 in the whole Capital District and their all-star quarter- back, Greg Christodulu, was named player of the year. Congratulations on an outstanding season, Huskies!! A1 U GHS 21 Herkimer o GHS 34 Oneonta 20 GHS 30 Saratoga 28 GHS 19 South High 0 GHS 33 Queensbury 0 GHS 21 Hudson Falls 7 GHS 8, Baiston Spa 36 GHS 35 Glens Fans 0 GHS 13 Johnstown 7 9 Amsterdam 0 SECTION II CHAMPS Above Firs) down huskies!! Below Off balance. Greg Christo- dulu throws another strike 86 ABOVE Front J. Carter. R Mullins. D Cairns. K Shoblom. Copts P Lomanto. G Chnstodulu. and R Havel. C Galpm. K Hasbrooke. A Perrone. P Insognia. Mgr. T Lauritano. Row 2 Coach Collins. Coach Thompson, S Caruso. S Handy. G House. R Cozzolino. C Garguilo. T Looman. D. Ferguson. N Compagnone. M Metcalfe. $ Viscosi. L Boles. T Rumrill. Mgr Row 3 T Obenhoff. D Merwitz. S. Teetz. T Ostrander. P Schlegel. B Barkevich. J Chizek. T Anadio. J Goldman. M Lefever. M Kujath. R Tagliatela. M DiMaio. Coach Gould Right Bruce kicks out of Albert's hold. Below right Happy Huskies after another win JAYVEES-FOOTHLLS CHAMPS! Front: A Busch. K Bens. C Wiltey. R Schrader, S Oare. D M Capporrello. J Powers. I Horning. D Walters. R Perrone. Mickels. D. Whitman. R Brown. A Calandra. D Tierney. J G. Ferrara. W Jones. Row 3 Coach Battisti. R Mancini, B Tetrault. I Knapp. R Davis. Mgr B Garguilo. Row 2 Mgr A Cole. J Chamberlain. R Watson. R Capparrello. T. Grich. D Tierney. C Rumrill. M Zayicek. M Horning. J Cro- Nethaway, M Marcias. D Coon. M Dennie. J Cassaro. R cetta. E. Yost. C Veeder. Decker. L Aldous, Coach Cirillo Below JV Husky Lee Aldous isn't camera shy like his team mates Bottom JV cheerleaders give their team some encouragement Highlighted by a season ending win over arch- rival Johnstown 13-12, the JV squad won the Foothills Council as they went undefeated with a 5-0-1 record, the one blemish coming from a tie with nemesis Ballston Spa. Coaches Battisti and Cirillo had a number of standout performers, in- cluding: Albert Calandra. Dave Tierney. Dan Tier- ney, Ralph Perrone, and Don Whitman; who all should prove to be a strong nucleus for the up- coming varsity teams. GHS 31 Oneonta 0 GHS 12 Saratoga 22 GHS 41 South High 0 GHS 25 Queensbury 7 GHS 46 Hudson Falls 0 GHS 8 Ballston Spa 8 GHS 14 Glens Falls 0 GHS 13 Johnstown 12 88 HUSKY-' 'PUPS SUFFER GROWING PAINS Front W Ryle. J DelNegro, T Ruppert. A Yocobucci, D Paimateer. C Weaver. O Cole. B Catania. E Boles. Row 2 M 8orger. C Ferrara. T Melita, B Allen. F Bioneo. S Phillips. R Brown. The 1981 Season proved to be a year of learn- ing for the Husky pups” B Obenhoff. T Young. T Steflik. Row 3 Coach Perrone. D. Ambrosino. B Bump. J Anadio. M lanotti. C Rector. L Agnas- topolus. B Decker. T Willet. M Cirillo. Coach Vacula as they compiled a 2-4-1 record. The season was highlighted by wins over Saratoga and Fonda, along with a tie resulting from a scrap with a tough Ballston Spa squad. Led by coaches Per- rone and Vacula, the pups” had many strong performers, including: Mark Cirillo, Anthony Ya- cobbuci, and Scott Hamilton, to name a few. GHS 18 Saratoga 0 GHS 6 South High 20 GHS 6 Queensbury 30 GHS 6 Fonda 0 GHS 12 Ballston Spa 12 GHS 18 Glens Falls 20 GHS 0 Johnstown 12 Waiting with team members on the Husky sideline are J.V Coach John Battisti, Varsity Coach Brett Collins, and Fresh- man Coach Joe Vacula 89 POWDER PUFFS'' For the second year in a row, the GHS Huskettes won the Powder Puff trophy by totally outclassing the Johnstown High School Lady Bills. Led by a strong offense and a powerful defense, the Huskettes were able to beat the Lady Bills in a 24-6 romp. After two months of practic- ing in rain, snow, and cold, the 1982 squad was prepared to beat the JHS squad in any weather. A lot of credit goes to coach Brett Collins for tak- ing the time and having the patience to teach the girls complicated offensive plays that completely baffled the JHS girls defense. All the Huskettes played well and kept control throughout the entire game, only allowing one touchdown in the final minutes of the game. Kelly Niz- nik scored on a run and once on an interception to lead the Huskettes. Also adding a touchdown was Jackie Moore. DO IT AGAIN! 90 Debbie Compagnone gets ready to snag the flag of a Lady Bill THE LADDER TO VICTORY Homecoming Week, spon- sored by the student Govern- ment Association, began on Sunday, November 8, when the Huskettes took on the Johnstown Lady Bills in the annual Powder Puff Game. Once again, the Gloversville girls were victorious. This set the wheels of spirit in motion. Below Three GHS students on Grub Doy Monday, November 9, was Sweatsuit Day . Many stu- dents spent the day in com- fortable sweat pants and jack- ets, making the halls of GHS look like a jogging trail. Tues- day became Grub Day . Stu- dents came to school in their oldest, dirtiest, worn-out cloth- ing. On Tuesday night, an inter- city dance was held at Johns- town High School, promoting friendship between the two student bodies. The live band U X B provided the music. After the Veterans Day holi- day. Homecoming Week re- sumed on Thursday with Dress-up Day . Suits, jackets, and ties were the order of the day for the guys, with the girls dressing up in long dresses or skirts. Finally Friday, November 13, was proclaimed Maroon and White Day. The majority of stu- dents showed their colors to prove that the students of GHS truly had spirit. At 2 p.m. every- one filtered in to the gym for the Pep Rally. The G.H.S. Band performed, along with the col- or guard and cheerleaders. At the close of the Rally, every- one applauded as Marcia Tier- ney was crowned Homecom- ing Queen. Her court was com- posed of Theresa Lauritano, Randi Blatt, Isabella Zamorano, and Dana Lewis-all nominated by activity advisors at G.H.S. On Saturday, the fourteenth, a huge crowd showed up at Park Terrace field for the Game. Homecoming Week had been a success. Spirit was high and the Huskies were ready to conquor anything. Johnstown's Sir Bills were their victims. Bottom The court Pandi Blatt. Theresa Lauritano, Dana Lewis. Queen Marcia Tierney, and Isabella Zomorano HOW SWEET For the second year in a row the Huskies took home the Lion's Club Trophy by defeat- ing arch-rival Johnstown, this time by a score of 13-7. The hard fought contest was cli- maxed when MVP Greg Chris- todulu hit paydirt late in the fourth quarter with his second touchdown of the day. An ex- tremely tough defense and a powerful running game were the keys to the Proud Huskies victory. Right Heads or Tails? Below right: Paul Schlegel moves in for the kill Below Greg breaks loose againl Above: Coach Gould shouts instruc- tions as the- Left: Huskies are ready to movel GHS 13 JHS 7 This exciting win enabled the Huskies to gain a share of the Foothills Council title, along with Johnstown and Ballston Spa. But more importantly, it earned them the invitation to represent the Foothills Council in the Section II Championship game versus a tough Amster- dam outfit. The dedication and pride displayed through- out the entire Football Cam- paign were the reason the Hus- kies rose above everyone else- especially Johnstown I Huskies Fire Upll 93 THE TOUCHDOWN CLUB The Touchdown Club is advised by Robert Gould and assisted by Brett Collins. Its members are a group of girls who work to raise money to support the football teams, coaches, and fans. They raise the money by selling T-shirts, hats, run- ning concession stands at football games, and by holding bake sales. This club is a good spirit raiser at Gloversville High, especially during this victorious football season. Below, clockwise from center Theresa Lauritano. Becky Gar- guiio. Lori Meher. Patty McCune. Renee Ambrosino. Michelle Gombaro. Lynn Reppenhagen. Chris Bell. Ann Margaret Grich. Maria Albanese, Nancy D'Errico. Chris Bisset. Amy Stock. Sue Reppenhagen. Michelle Kujath. Valerie Buanno. Mr Collins Above T D Club members know who's bestl G.H.S. FELD HOCKEY BA TTLES FOR SUCCESS The G.H.S Field Hockey team is a model of courage and perseverance They are a team united by a bond of good friendships and camaraderie, and they are proof that winning isn't everything Coach Kaiser's Cuties started out this year with only six veteran players. Fourteen novices then joined. After practice after practice, in ram. wind, and cold, the team improved greatly All set and raring to go. they arrived at their first game somewhat shaky, but ready to put up a struggle The outcome? The girls neither won nor lost, because the officials never showed up. At the end of the season, their re- cord was two wins and ten losses That may not be something to crow about, but Linda Clizbe's acceptance into the All-Stars team is. Top Right Coach Kaiser explains the situation to the team during half time. Right Front L. Clizbe. K. Simons. M. Carangelo. Captain M. Dowd, Cap- tain M Laird, Captain M Flansburg. T. Nigro. S. Santella Back Coach A Kai- ser. S. Pegg. A LaPorta. S Smullen. J. Flint, D Lawton. M. Briggs, A Simon. A. Schwed. K Hanifan. J. Hickok. Man- ager L Myers. Missing Manager D. Dar- acco. Below Left Linda Clizbe takes a good swing while Mary Lou Flansburg looks on. Below Maura Dowd battles for the ball. SOCCER DRAGONS SCORE AGAIN The varsity Dragons enjoyed per- haps their finest season ever with an overall record of 13-6-1 and a league mark of 9-1 They became co-champi ons of the Foothills Council with a pow- erful South Glens Falls Naturally they were invited to participate in the post- season play, but after winning their first sectional tilt over Scotia they suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Averill Park The 1981 season was filled with many notable achievements for Coach Flint's boys. Todd Clark in was named to the first team Section H All- Stars as well as being chosen the top player in the Foothills Council. Ron Bor- golmi achieved third team honors to go along with his league scoring title and his team record of seventeen as- sists in a season As for the overall teom. they set two new GHS records most league wins (nine), and most goals in a season. 63 Below Front: T. Orsell. D. Rose. G. Ca- landra. D Santella. R. Hme. P Davin. D. LaPorta. Row 2: Coach Greene. C. Sutliff. E. Marchot. T Ruberti. M Hage- lund. W Hertick. J Deweese. T. Clarkin. R Borgolini. L. Decicco. A Goode- mote. B. Belden. S Kenny. Coach Flint Above Right Wally controls the ball. G.H.S. 3 Cobleskill 2 G.H.S. 0 Oneonta 2 G.H.S. 1 Mamaronack 6 G.H.S. 2 Northville 4 G.H.S. 4 Galway 2 G.H.S. 1 Cobleskill 0 G.H.S. 7 Hudson Falls 1 G.H.S. 4 Glens Falls 1 G.H.S. 2 St. Johns ville 2 G.H.S. 5 Queensbury 2 G.H.S. 4 Ballston Spa 1 G.H.S. 2 Cobleskill 5 G.H.S. 2 South High G.H.S. 4 Hudson Falls 2 G.H.S. 8 Glens Falls 2 G.H.S. 9 Queensbury 3 G.H.S. 4 Ballston Spa 1 G.H.S. 3 South High 4 G.H.S. 1 Scotia 0 G.H.S. 0 Averill Park 1 % SOCCER DRAGON CHEERLEADERS Above: Soccer cheerleaders prepare for cartwheels on the field Below Jennifer Tamulewicz. Debbie Ropeter. Robin Dor- man, Karen Roller. Diane DesJardins Missing Sherilee Morey This year, a group of six enthusiastic girls cheered the G.H.S. Varsity Soccer Team on to a Foothills Council co-championship! Those girls were: Debbie Ropeter, Sherilee Morey, Robin Dorman. Diane DesJardins, Jennifer Tamulewicz, and Karen Roller. With the help of Mrs. Connie Hagelund, they put together a combination of field and sideline cheers. This year, for the first time since the girls volunteered their time about four years ago, the cheerleaders had uniforms. Practicing throughout the summer and through the soccer season, the extremely dedicated girls added a great deal to the soccer team's efforts. 97 Get A Kick Out Of Soccer!! Although the Junior Varsity Soccer Team was not very successful on the scoreboards, everyone knows that scores don't mean everything. This team is made up of many fine young men, each contributing to the good of the team. Each member went through an ex- cellent pre-season training program, which helped the team's performance. Coach Bushen gave the boys encouragement, and was able to keep their spirits high. The team learned a lot and had fun doing it. Team members are looking forward to a better season next year, and hope to see you there to help cheer them on. Top left: Jim Esper works on technique Top right: J.V Managers Randy Bailes and Tammy Richards Above: pave Chamberlain gains on the ball Above: Front M Ficilli, B Smith. A Di- Cruttolo. J. Logan. M. Zarrelli. R. Patter- son. M. Morey. C. Heacock. R Archer. Row 2 Coach Bushen. G. DesJardins. J Bol- zano. D. Lindsey. S. Ellis. R Darling. D. Holmlund. A Aulisi. S. Joslin, C. Clarkin 98 Youngsters Offer Hope For Future! This year's Modified Soccer Team included three Fresh- men, but was mainly com- posed of eighth graders who travelled to G.H.S. from Estee every afternoon. This indicates the determination of these boys and girls to play soccer. That's right - girls were on this team, and they had no trouble matching or exceeding the boy's abilities. The team prac- ticed often and was also on tap to support the J.V. and Varsity teams. All the teams got along well, and the Modi- fied team learned a lot from their elders. Coached by Michael Dowd, the team finished with a 7-3-1 record, played mainly against teams composed of freshmen and sophomores. With this in mind, there seems to be bright hopes for the future soccer teams at G.H.S.. Above Bruce Pilkey makes his move to score a goal Above right: Dave Blan- chard prepares to pass. Below left: Duane Chamberlain makes a save for the team Below Front M. Tileo. K. Hennessey. T Nigro, B. Pilkey, P. Dowd, P. DiNitto. M Smrtic. M Blackwood, Row 2: Coach Dowd. L. Navas. E. Em- manuele, C Crocetta. V Mascardi. D. Blanchard. L. Peing, J Ryle. J. Gritsa- vage. T. Dennie, C. Leo, D Chamber- lain. J. Esper. D. Woodruff, L. Filipelli. Linksters Have Winning Season Our 1981 G.H.S. Golf Team can be proud to claim that one of its members was the 1981 Sec- tion II Champion. He is none other than Paul Sanges. Paul shot an incredible round of 77 to take home the prize. Paul was also ranked num- ber one among G.H.S. linksters. Mike Kumpan and Paul Wilson followed with rankings of two and three respectively. Although our Fred Rivenburgh - coached golfers lost their first match on their home course. Pine Brook, in three years, they still finished with a very respectable record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Front P Sanges. J. Franco. J. Leach. P. Wilson. P Derby. Row 2: B Getman. M Kumpan, B Baldwin. Coach Rivenbaugh. J. Smith. E. Dorfman Missing: D Bakyta, L Arsenault. D Lee. M Locatelli. A Studenic Left: 1981 Section II Champion. Paul Sanges I 100 CROSS COUNTRY WINNERS Many fine athletes at G.H.S. are involved in cross country - a sport which demands great physical and mental concen- tration. Our coed team in- cludes many young members; some have never run before. This group built the nucleus for 1981 as well as for many years to come. The girl's squad was led by seniors Polly Reed and Debbie Hickock, and underclassmen Vicky Brower and Mia Caran- gelo. Paced by these girls and the rest of the determined team, the girls copped second place in the Sectionals, ending a very successful season. An experienced boy's squad, led by seniors Rich Maye, Rich Dorman, and Rich Floyd, as well as by underclass- men Bill Rowback and John Carangelo. captured G.H.S.'s own Henry Invitational Meet, and finished sixth in the Sec- tionals. Above Front: J Oare, V Johnson. Row 2 L. Navas, H. Warschawski, D. Hick- ock, P Reed, V Brower, S Armstrong, D. Wood; Row 3: J. Comstock. M San- ford, J. Clough. J. McNomoro, K Edick. Below Polly Reed sets the pace WINTER TRACK STARS Right Front: Coach Fisher, K Edick, L. Mercer, V Johnson, K Hennessey, J. Hickock. D. Lawton. C. Leo. Row 2: L. Batty, T. Davenburg, T Nigro. T. Nigro. Row 3: C. Aibanese. T. Albanese. M. Ambrosino. A Stock. M. Flansburg. Row 4: M. Sardella. C. Burnett. J. Com- stock. C Bissett. L. Piazza. P Reed. A Schwed. M. Carangelo, D Hickock. R. Jones. Below; Front Coach Sylvester. B Paul. N Compagnone. Row 2: R Floyd B. Jones. M DiMarco. C. Carangelo. M Bell. Row 3: J. Carangelo. R. May. R. Dorman; J. Harvey. J Hanifan; Row 4: L. Green. J. Carter, S Ellis; J. Chizek. T. Obenoff. L Lawyer, D Boles. R Mullins. R. Mancini Winter Track has grown into a very important sport at G.H.S.. Since G.H.S. is the only Foothills Council school to have an indoor track program, the G.H.S. team is in an indepen- dent league. This year's girls' team was coached by Robert Fisher and led by captain Polly Reed. The boys' team was coached by George Sylvester and led by captains Rich Dor- man, Rich Maye. Rich Floyd, and Tom Ostrander. Successful is a good ad- jective for this year's Winter Track program as both the girls' and boys' teams placed first in the independent league. Excellent individual ef- forts were put in by Polly Reed, Rich Maye. Amy Schwed. and Lisa Piazza. A.F.S. - Our Little World To come to America was for me like an old dream. I had a very defined idea of this country before I came. I discovered that all was totally different from this image I was expecting. My feet came quickly back to earth. I felt like a wall suddenly was erected in front of me, which re- presents all the difficulties every single A.F.S.'er has to go through at the beginning of the exper- ience. And afterwards, little by little, stone by stone, the wall began to be destroyed. I had to adjust to a totally new way of life, a new way of thinking, new food, a new kind of entertainment But the people involved in A.F.S. helped me to complete this wonderful experience which brings for yourself and the others such a lot of good and helpful things. May all the young people learn to look around them instead of, as happens too often, just see- ing their little private world. The only thing they could lose would be their ignorance. Etienne Marchot, Brussels, Belgium My A.F.S. experience is really a fantastic mo- ment. When I arrived in Gloversville at the end of July, a lot of things were new to me. My new family helped me adjust myself among them. Then school started and it was again a new kind of life from what I was used to. But I loved it; it is «very exciting when each day is a new adven- ture. I learned a lot through everything I saw and through the friends I made. Through A.F.S. I also made friends from all over the world, so that, coming to the U.S.A., I also learned about Colum- bia, Uruguay, Finland, Brazil... it is a lot of fun. This year is unforgettable because of all these special moments-a lot of things I have done for the first time, a lot of people I have met, a lof of places I have seen. Myriam Watrelot, Lille, France There are many things that I would like to say, but there are few words that I can find to express all the wonderful experiences I have had in such a short time with you Gloversville people. I would like to tell you why I feel that this is a really wonderful time. When I came here I found a little town very different, like another little world, with its own customs and culture. Here I was in front of all this, trying to learn a lot about you. I did, and some of the things that I learned, for example, is that around me live many people, very nice people that I never thought could exist, with their own different kinds of life, which is very important to know. Now I am here in Gloversville sharing my life with you for this year, and sincerely I can say that I am very glad to have this oppor- tunity, and I will never forget your (our) little world, Gloversville. Isabelle Zamorano, Cali, Columbia Below: Etienne Marchot, Isabelle Zamorano, Myr- iam Watrelot. International Friendship Club Friendship - union with a per- son whom one knows, likes, and trusts. Why the definition? To show the main force that has kept I.F.C. going for twenty-three years! Friendship is the club's goal, even its motto rings out the message: Friendship Is Our Middle Name. The object of the club is to promote international friend- ship. understanding, and peace through support of the American Field Service Chap- ter, scholarship aid, and the promotion of participation of both parents and students in the program. The International Friendship Club began this year with a new advisor, Mrs. Joan Oare, After eight years of guidance from Mr. Donald Harris, who had succeeded in making I.F.C. a success, Mrs. Oare. has proved to be a well-qualified replacement, carrying on I.F.C's proud reputation. I.F.C.'s annual calendar in- cluded many activities. The club believes in traveling to gain cultural experiences and to widen our knowledge of the land we live in-while having fun at the same time! A trip was made to historical Philadelphia earlier this spring, which included a tour of the city's attractions. A short term exchange with a school desig- nated by the chapter was also made. I.F.C. and Student Gov- ernment co-sponsored a shop- ping trip to Utica's Sangertown Square and Charlestown Mall in early December for Christ- mas shopping. 104 Above Front: K Hansen. P Wilson. D Getmon. T Carangelo. Row 2 K. Col- lar. L. Peck. R Blatt. D Calafranceso. M Watrelot. N Malone. I. Zamorano. Row 3: D. Wright. E. Turpin. M. Met- calfe. S Mosetti. E. McCullough. T Payne. G. Pierce. E Marchot. F Solo- Bflow M. LaPorta. C. Emden. E. White. L Winning. M lacovone. N Ruller. B Dempsey. N D'Errico. M Albanese, W Smith, D Rose Calendar sales, car washes, Valentine's Day pictures, and a dime-a-dip dinner were all successful fundraisers for the I.F.C. The club raises money to help A.F.S. support the ex- change programs. This year, our exchange students, Isabel- la Zamorano (Columbia), Myr- iam Watrelot (France), and Etienne Marchot (Belgium), helped make the meaning of friendship a little clearer. Exper- iences they and the student body, as well as I.F.C. mem- bers, have shared together will never be forgotten. In the sum- mer, when the exchange stu- dents leave, an A.F.S. week- end is held by the local chap- ter. I.F.C. students participate by hosting an exchange stu- dent who is passing through on their way home. In a brief few days, close bonds are formed, another typical but wonderful example of the friendship promoted. I.F.C. likes to see its senior members carry on the quality of true friendship it strives to es- tablish during their years at G.H.S. At year's end, the club awards the Friendship Award , which is a scholarship of $100-$250. to an outstand- ing senior club member who has worked the hardest and has been a real friend . Top Front R Ambrosino. S. Salino. K Kucel. N Kumpan. K Handy. M Peck, Row 2 K Ralston. A Piazza. S. Sieg- fried, M. Morgan. V. Smith, D Ashe. L. Wilsey, B Boroson Above Front M Larson. P. LaPorta, S. Shel. T Jones. J. Ferrara. M Coplon. Stairs D Darling. R Kwiatkowski. T Moore. J Moises. D Schwed. B Ana- dio. M Baurle. C Lazarus. S. Zarrelli. L Albanese. K Boardway. C. Leo, L Bol- zano. A Dicruttalo, E Turpin. C. Hea- cock 10 A New Club Zaps G.H.S. For most of us, 7:30 a.m. means time to eat breakfast, catch a bus, or even roll out of bed. But for the five members of the Electronics Club and its advisor, Mr. Oughton, 7:30 a.m. means working on electronic projects. Started this year, the club's main objective is to promote an interest in electronics. According to Mr. Oughton, the club gives students a chance to gain experience in learning to use electronic equipment, and encourages incentive to con- struct projects of their own. The group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Jeff Ashe has been named president and Jeff DeWeese Vice-President. The Electronics Club hopes to continue its work in the field of electronics for many years, and welcomes any new members. Right W Gagne. E Holmlund. J Ashe. M. Lone. A Aulisi, J. DelNegro, C. Fiedler. J. Ferrara Above Mr. Oughton. Electronics Club Advisor The Newly Revived Debate Club During the 1981-82 school year, the Debate Club at G.H.S. was revived after forty years of dormancy. The De- bate Club teaches effect de- bating and research tech- niques while stimulating mem- bers with thought-provoting topics. The coming year even looks better for the Debate Club. As club President Robert Taub put it, We are getting it together and may even take it on the road. Right: Lett to Right Debate Club advi- sor. Mr. VonArnam. Todd Case, Scott Swart. Robert Taub, Pres. Ron Talbott 106 Helping Hands - Library And A. V. Aides Top Audio-Visual Aides Paul Sanges, Above: Library Aides Front Kathy Han- Scott Swart. Dan Snyder dron. Tammy Renzo. Carol Page. Lynn Cole Back Jeanette Carman. Bill Rowback. Kelly Marlitt. Toni Hayes. Gina Ackerman. Amy Beauchamp. Sandy Knowles. John Barrett Library Aides help in many differents areas. They help stu- dents find a particular book, they shelve books and maga- zines, stamp out books, straighten shelves, write out notices, and deliver films to teachers. Anyone can become a li- brary aide. A quarter credit is given to a student who acts as an aide for a semester, and a half credit is given for two se- mesters. G.H.S. library aides John Bar- rett, Jeanette Carman, Louis Carter, Lynn Cole, Kathy Han- dron, Toni Haynes, Kelly Mar- lett, Carol Page, and Bill Rorick learn the functions of the li- brary and improve their inner selves by helping others. The Audio-Visual aides have a large responsibility, also. Paul Sanges. Scott Swart, and Dan Snyder bring pictures and sound to G.H.S. They are re- sponsible for the care and dis- tribution of movie projectors, cassette players, record play- ers, film projectors, televisions, and overhead projectors. Un- der the supervision of Mr. DiCa- terino, the aides usually work an hour per day for which they are paid. The extra time put in by these aides enables the whole school to benefit from our school's extensive audio and visual learning materials. 107 SPRING TRACK: TEAM OF CHAMPIONS Front L Navas. D Wood. K Simonds. J Hickok. D. Lawton. T. Murphy. B Hoogboon. S Brown. M Carangelo. V Brower; Row 2 Coach Sylvester. M Ambrosino. C Bisset. P. Boles. M Flansburg. R Jones. Coach Fisher. D Hickok. A Travis. L. Piaz- za. R Reed. A Schwed. D Hickok. M Sanford. J Woodworth. T Nigro. Coaches Sylvester. Metallo. Fisher, and Satterlee had plenty to be proud of with the 1981 Spring Track Team The boy's team fin- ished fourth m the section and the girls' team finished third, while also winning the Johns- town invitational meet G.H.S Graduate Dwight Woodruff has been sorely missed Woody was the section I Champion in the 1600 m and the New York State Champion m the same event His time of 4 11 8 set the Section II record and a GHS record Senior Dave Botch will be expected to pick up the slack for the boy's squad this year Botch enjoyed a fine season m 1981 He was the Section D Champion and the Foothills Counal Champion in the 200m He also quali- fied for the State Championship Meet Tom Ostrander anchored the team in the field events, throwing the shot almost 50 feet on numerous occasions For the girl’s team. Diane Ffcckok qualified for the State Championship Meet m the mile wafc Amy Schwed and Lisa Piazza both set personal bests in the high jump with marks of 5 1” The distance runners were led by Vicki Brower and Debbie Hickok. with Mary Lou Fiansburgh excelling m the shot put depart- ment Joe Chizek displays his form as he hurls the discus 108 Front D Botch. Row 2 B Rowback. D Mickels. J Carangelo. Compagnone. B Trombley. T Ostrander. J. Valachovic. J. J. Carter. R. Floyd. K. Shoblom. D Pilkey. J. Goodemote; Row Chizek, R. Dorman. D. Snyder. 3 Coach Sylvester. A Corsini. W Jones. R Maye. B Paul. N. Graduate Dwight Woodruff has been sorely missed Standout distance runner Deb Hickock overtakes her opponent Section I Champ uave oorcn snows ms winning stride 109 Catch The Beat. . Basketball Cheerleaders Cheerleaders are more than pretty faces and short skirts! A cheerleader must dedicate a lot of time to the team, while keeping up with her regular school work and other extra- curricular activities. The cheer- leaders practice during two hour sessions on Monday and Thursday and before games. They participate in pep rallies and make all of the pep signs seen in the gym. The Varsity and J.V. Basket- ball Cheerleaders cheer at all the home and away games. The Freshman Cheerleaders are only allowed to cheer at home games due to a Foothills Council rule. On February 28. 1982, the Varsity Squad par- ticipated in a cheerleading competition in Saratoga. The squad was required to perform three cheers. Finally, as is expected, the cheerleaders create an atmo- sphere of spirit and enthu- siasm. They help to make at- tending a basketball game a unique experience. The girls encourage the team as well as the fans, and are definitely bouncing with school spirit. Top: V Basketball Cheerleaders; Back L. VanBuren. N Mathias. T. Tremonte. P. Satterlee. L Malagisi, Top to Bottom R.A. Smith. P McCune. L. Sommella. Above J V Cheerleaders: Front: A Pi- azza. T Nigro. L. Reppenhagen. B. Gargulio. Row 2: M. Sanford. P. Nico- lella. L Meher. A. Schwed. no Left Varsity Cheerleader Lisa Som- mella doing the famed pom-pom rou- tine with a radient smile. Above: Frosh Basketball Cheerleaders: Front: T Mur- phy. Row 2: K Boardway. A. Richards. T. Bleyle, S. Muscato. Row 3: B Anadio. C. Smith. Right Frosh Cheerleader Kris Boardway poses for the photographer while her teammate watches the ac- tion. ill Above: The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders show their stuff. G.H.S. BASKETBALL - VARSITY STYLE Front Mgr K Wilson. J Shanahan. T. Jones. Copts M LeFever Kunicki and N Malone. B Barkevich. J. Goodemote. D. Mer- and G. Christodulu. M Dimaio, S. Caruso. Row 2; Mgrs K witz, P. Lomanto, R Hall. G. Musillo, Coach Zayicek. Complete turnabout are the words used to describe the 1981-82 season of the Dragons upon completion of the first half of the season. The Joe Zayicek coached Dragons ended up on top of the Foothills cage race with an unbeaten record of 3 wins and zero losses. Led by the senior scoring tandem of Mark LeFever and Greg Chris- todulu, both averaging close to 20 points per game, the Dragons have experienced sweet success. Underclassmen Jon Goodemote, Tom Jones, Greg Musillo, and Dave Merwitz have also displayed that they are immune to the pressures of varsity basketball. Should the Dragons keep up the pace they set for themselves in the first half of the season they will make evident the type of success GHS Bas- ketball teams are accustomed to. 112 John Goodemote drives the lone for two. Top Greg Christodulu drives baseline against Queensbury Above: Tom Jones loses the ball in heavy traffic. Above Mark Fee LeFever goes up strong to net two points. Below Dave Merwitz fires from the corner. JAYVEE DRAGONS After a one-year absence Coach Kobuskie has returned to the Gloversville High Gyma- sium. this time as the JV men- tor. As a result, the JV Dragons have experienced a very suc- cessful season. Led by the scoring of Junior Brad Baldwin and Sophomores Rodney Brown and Andy Goodemote, as well as the defensive efforts of Dan Tierney, Dave Tierney and Don Cairns, the JV squad is displaying solid, fundemental basketball that should prove to be beneficial to upcoming var- sity squads. left: Andy eyes the lane for an open man. Above: Babe and Rodney fight for a rebound. 114 Front: A Calandra. J. Franco, D Tierney, R. Brown. D Cairns, D. Tierney, R. Baker; Row 2: Coach Kobuskie. L. Knapp, D. Whitman, L. Aldous. J. Chamberlain. J. Webber, K. Hasbrouck, R Watson. A. Goo- demote, B Baldwin Missing: T Nethaway. BABY DRAGONS Front: Mgr M. Melita, L. Mowrey, M. Coplan, P. Davin, A. Row 2: Mgr S. Zarelli. T. Willet, D. Bakyta. F. Fox, M. Cirillo, J. Yacobucci. B Catania. D Manzer. D. Blanchard, Mgr J. Ro- DelNegro. E Collar. M. lanotti. Coach Battisti, Missing: S. Hamil- zyki. ton, D Palmateer Above Pat Davin is the catalyst on G.H.S. Freshman fast breaks. The Baby Dragons have progressed through a respect- able season under Coach John Battisti. After a period of time spent learning the fundamen- tals of the game and getting the chance to play together as a team, the squad has dis- played hustle-filled Basketball. Starters Mark Cirillo, (who leads the frosh in scoring), Ed Collar, and Pat Davin have all dis- played fine skills throughout the season. The basketball fu- ture at G.H.S. looks bright thanks to this fine FRESHMAN TEAM. Above Left: Ed Collar fights for two un- derneath the offensive boards. 115 Downhill racing is totally dif- ferent from recreational skiing. In downhill, the skier is more re- stricted in his style - a racer has to turn when he is forced to, not necessarily when he is ready to. The slalom event, a series of gates which the skiers must pass through, takes hard work and concentration to complete correctly. The girl's team is led by Nat- alie Atkins, Sue Santella, and Captain Dana Lewis; while the boy's team is paced by Jeff DeWeese and Don Santella. Both teams spend a lot of time practicing on the back hill. They have done very well this year, and are indebted to Coach Callahan for the time he has spent with them im- proving skills. The Coach is very optimistic about the future of skiing at G.H.S.. Dana Lewis shows her style on the sla- lom. HIGH ON With a better than normal snowfall and a large number of quality skiers, the winter of 1981-82 couldn't help but be a successful season for the G.H.S. cross country ski team. Also coached by Mr. Callahan, the boy's team, led by Captain Paul Wilson, was also paced by Dave Knutsen and Wally Hertik. The girl's team was paced by Captain Debbie Hickock and Vicky Brower. Practices were held at G.H.S., Rockwood For- est, and at the Pine Brook Golf Course. The hard work of all team members and the coo- peration of the weather com- bined to make the 1981-82 season a great year for cross country skiing at G.H.S., Rounding a turn for G.H.S. is Pat Derby. DOWNHILL Above: Front: L. VanAlstyne. K. Anderson. M Arnold. S. San- tella, D. Lewis, N. Atkins, R. Ambosino. M, Baurte. L. Studenic Row 2: C. Stock. T Melita, C. Clarkin, J. Ashe, R. Lewis. L. Antis, K Shoolom, J. Clough. S. Pegg. P Derby. Coach Callahan. Row 3: T. Javarone, D. Santella. J. DeWeese. J. DesJardins. M Metcalfe. K. Unger. D Ferguson. S. Lizzio. J. Kearney. D. Am- brosino 116 THE SLOPES! Left: Dave Ferguson closes in on the finish. Above: Practice in session. Front: S. Amrstrong. N. Kumpon. V. Brower. S. Ashline, J. Clough. D. Hickock. J. Gritsavage; Row 2: J. Sesonske, W. Hertik. P. Wilson. D. Rakvita, F. Solomon. D. Holmlund. T. Melita. M Fiedler. M. Fleischut. D Pilkey. D. Knutson. CROSS COUNTRY 117 LADY DRAGONS PERSEVERE The Lady Dragons adopted perseverance as their middle name this year as they kept up their drive throughout a losing season. The Dragons, coached by Barbara Lundberg and led by co-captains Kelly Niznik and Maura Dowd, were low in the win column but high in spirits. Despite the losses, the Lady Dragons played hard, game after game. They showed G.H.S. that they were NOT quitters. The J.V. team, coached by Kate Dale, had problems this season also. Starting with little experience, the team saw tre- mendous improvement as the season continued. Several eighth graders gained exper- ience playing on the J.V. team this year. In future seasons, success may become the Lady Dragons new middle name. Above: Lady Dragons rush in for the rebound Left: Front: L. Edwards. K. Niz- nik, M Dowd. L Funke: Row 2: Coach Lundberg. S. Smullen. K. Peck, D. Hladik, C. Suchy, D. Compagnone. L. Cordo- vano, L Clizbe.. Below left: Front: T Pitkin. S. Groves. P Politsch. K. Wright: Row 2: Coach Dale. L. Walsh. D. Ca- parello, M. Teale, D. Szabo, A. Kirby Below: Lady Dragons fight for a jump ban A Turn For The Better - Volleyball With a 5-7 record, this year's Varsity Volleyball Team dis- played a new formation that appeared to be successful. The girls had a much stronger attack with Jeanette Flint, Kay Brownell, and many insistant spikes and serves from Diane Baurle leading the way. The defense also wasn't afraid to sacrifice itself with many more dives and sprawls from Linda Clizbe and Laurie House. Coach Tootell, pleased with this year's team's perfor- mance, felt that many of the girls were good enough to make the All-Star Teams. Miss Tootell is looking forward to next year and hopes to field another team which plays this well together. Katherine Dale took over the reins as this year's coach of the Junior Varsity Volleyball Team. The team responded well to the new coach and did much better than last year, winning only one council game during the regular season, but winning four games against Foothills Council teams in tournament play, and beating Canajoharie in a nonleague game. Good performances were put in by Sue Fancher and Beth Morse on defense and serving. Chris Barone did a fine job as setter and Lori Winning scored many points with powerful spikes. Left: Front: D Baurle. J. Carter. L. House, I Clizbe, Row 2: P. Guyette. J. Flint. K Conti. K Brownell. Coach J. Tootell Missing J. Persch. Below: Left Front: M Tesi. C Barone. L. Winning: Row 2 M Herrick. M Kowalczyk. S. Fancher, Coach K. Dale Below: Linda Clizbe prepares to powerfully bump the ball. BOWLING SQUADS SCORE FOR G.H.S.! First year coach Joe Vacula has experienced nothing but success with his two fine bowl- ing squads. The Arterial Lanes, home of the G.H.S. Keglers, has had many a set of pins foppled as a result of our fine bowlers. The J.V. Squad is led by Ron Patterson and Scott Lee - two fine bowlers who intend to climb the ladder into varsity competition next season. Our Varsity Squad, one of the best in the Foothills Council, is led by John Marshall, Tammy Lair, and Lori Lehr. Each has bowled 200 games, carrying the bulk of the work for the Varsity Keglers. Top Front T lair. E Sieg. I Lehr. Row 2 Coach Vacula. S Kenny. J. Marshall. J Busek Center T Lair, and J. Busek show their form Above G. Busek hopes for a strike Right R Patterson, M Spraker. M. Baldwin. Row 2: M Den- nie. K Bens. S Lee, G. Busek. 120 CONCERT BAND The Gloversville High school Music Department has a vari- ety of instrumental and choral groups to please most music- lovers. The Concert Band is the biggest and contains the wi- dest variety of musical instru- ments. The woodwind section, in- cluding flutes, piccolos, clari- nets. and saxophones, con- tains the higher-pitched voices of the band. They tend to car- ry the melody more often and are more popular because of this. The brass section provides the band with the deep, throaty sounds (and the oom- pahs) which make the band sound fuller and more bal- anced. Such instruments are the French horns, trumpets, trombones, and basses. The percussion group not only consists of drums, buf of bells, triangles, a tympani, and a variety of extraordinary noi- semakers. The band, under the direc- tion of Norman Clo. has been invited to play in the Well of the State Legislative Building in Albany for three consecutive years. They perform at the three main concerts during the year, at pep rallies, and for school assemblies in fhe audi- torium. top Right Front E White. C Emden. I Ellis. Row 2 D Ashe. K. Kunicki. N. Ruller. A Achzet. B Boroson. S Shell. Row 3 B Dempsey. C May. W Pettit. C Sager. H. Warschawski. M Osborne. Right: Front D Lawton. Y Brotsis. L. Krieger. C Lazarus. C Barone. Row 2 D Dar- ling. M Oleszcuk. B Mowrey. L. Bol- zano. T Richards. R. Kwiatkowski. C May; Row 3 D Rose. R Sanges. T. Moore. C. Clizbe. M Wagar. M La- Porta 121 More Music To Our Ears Right Front: M lacovone. S. Perrela. D. Lovestrand; Row 2 J. Ambrosino. R. Darling. K. Anderson, E. Holmlund. M Carangelo Below Front: P. Sanges. B Vavruick. A Studenic. R. Abel. T. Coon; Row 2: S. Ashline. K Olmstead. S. Pegg. M Clough. J. Hickok. C. Wolt- man. Row 3: S Clemons. S. Cranmer. T. Obenhoff. R. Bronk. R Abel. D. Fergu- son. B. Trombley Top: Front A. DiTata. T Carangelo. N Buchanan. Row 2: T Moore. C. Heacock. W Cole. R. Obenhoff. K. Bruce. W Ryle. Row 3 M Travis. $ Oare. T. Payne. G Pierce. S. Clough. E. Turpin Above: Front: D Darling. S. Shell. J. Ashe. D. Fosmire. L. Ellis. Row 2: J. Boles. V. Smith. W. Pettit. C May. C. Leo. B. Demp- sey. Row 3 V. D'Onofrio. C. Fiedler, S. Ricco. L. Sommela. G. Ashlme. N Malone. W Cole. 123 A Spark Of Blue And A Touch Of Pep The Jazz Band is a select group of musicians chosen from the Concert Band. A smaller group than the Concert Band, its style leans toward jazz and contemporary music. Because of its smaller size, it is easy for the Jazz Band to move about, playing engagements. It has a very busy sched- ule which includes performing on the annual C.P. Telethon, at the Extended Care Facility, the Lex- ington Fair, and at the elementary schools. The members of the Jazz Band enjoy being in the Band because the music is more challenging, experience is gained, and creativity is encour- aged through improvisational playing. The Pep Band is a small student- directed en- semble. It is held in a very informal atmosphere and plays before the basketball games and dur- ing half-time. It helps inspire spirit, and, true to its name, provides the spectators with plenty of pep. 124 Above Front: S. Ashline. P Sanges. T. Carangelo. N. Buchanan, A. Stein, T. Payne. S. Pierce, K, Bruce, C. Wolt- man; Row 2: B. Trombley. S. Cranmer. B Vavruick. S. Clemans. A. Simon. K. Kunicki. W Cole. B Mowrey. S. Perrella. M lacovone. B Boroson, Ey Turpin. R. Bronk. E. Dorfman. Right: Front: E. Tur- pin. V. Smith. K. Olmstead. N. Buchan- an. B Boroson. Row 2: S. Perrella. T. Payne. C. Woltman. D. Lovestrond. W. Cole. G. Pierce. T Obenhoft, M. Travis. P Sanges Band Club: Backing The Band Band Club is an organization that exists not solely for band members but also for students who like to get involved. This active club may be referred to as the backbone of the band be- cause of its many fund-raising efforts to provide the band with instruments, electronic equipment, and marching band uniforms. This year, the club has made a new money-making investment-a popcorn machine, purchased in conjunction with the track team. In the Spring, the Band Club's continous efforts are rewarded when members have the opportu- nity to see a Broadway musical in New York City, an experience well-worth working for. Right; Mr. Clo. advisor of the Band Club, sets the beat Front: E. Turpin. S. Pierce, A. Travis; Row 2: S. Clemans. S. Pegg, C. Leo, C. Lazarus, V. Brotsis. P. LaPorta. K. Anderson, R. Kwiatkowski. D Ashe, L Ellis, Row 3: W. Pettit, B, Trombley. L. Sommella. V. Smith, S. Perrella. N. Malone. B. Mowrey, B. Boro- son, R. Blodgett. N. Buchanan, B. Vavruick, L. Balzano. C. Woltman, T. Payne. M lacovone; Row 4: C. May, M LaPorta, K. Olmstead, C Barone, F. VanAlstine. K. Kunicki, A Acnzet. D. Rose, D. Morey, S. Crossman, E. White, N. Ruller. Row 5: T. Tyszko, C. Emden. S Ashline, E. Holmlund. R. Abel, M. Wagar, W. Ryle, M Osborne, J. Ashe, T, Carangelo, D. Lovestrand. B Dempsey, M. Travis. S. Oare, T. Obenhoff. K. Bruce. 12S THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a group of students who have displayed leadership, aca- demic ability, service to the school and community, and good character. These stu- dents are nominated by the faculty to be part of this presti- gious association. After the students are cho- sen, they are initiated into the club in January, at an evening ceremony. Each member signs his or her name in the member- ship book, and is given a can- dle to be lighted from one of the tall candles that has been burning throughout the initi- ation. A keynote speech is giv- en by the Superintendent of Schools, as well as speeches given by the society president, the principal, and several members of the organization. This year, the National Honor Society also participated in a fund raiser for a non-profit or- ganization with the help of Mr. DeWeese. Above: Row 3: Glenn Pierce, Mark Smrtic. Lisa Peck, Albert Perrone. Mar- cia Tierney, Kim Collar. Andrea Travis, Robert Taub. Michael Kumpan. Fern Van Alstine, Paul Wilson. Above Front: Gina Handy, Beth Mowery, Michelle Laird,; Row 2: Kelly Niznik. Rich Floyd. Stephen Perrella. Da- vid Hanifin. Lisa Funke. 126 Inductees And Officers Above: Clockwise from Top: Kelly Niznik. Secretary; Robert Taub. President; Nancy Malone. Treasurer; Mark Smrtic, Vice- President. Top Right Front: J. Hammond. S. Bakyta. S. Siegfried. M. Ny- land. Back. A. Simon. B. Boroson. S. Reppenhagen. M. Foster. K. Peck. Center Right: Front: D. Ashe. B. Blatt; Middle: J. Caran- gelo, K. Handy. D. Hanifin. T. Carangelo. D. Wright; Back: J. Michaud. S. Caruso. D. Knutsen. J. Sesonske Missing: S. Clough. C. Williams; Bottom Right: Front: A. Comstock. J. Clough. K Brownell. K. Kucel. Back: E. Dorfman. B. Trombley. N. Kumpan. B Barkevich. i 27 CHOIR CLUB The members of the Choir Club feel that music means much more than singing. They want to enrich their knowledge and appreciation of mu- sic through their club's activities. Requirements for membership are simply an in- terest in choral music and willingness to be in- volved in fund raising activities. With the pro- ceeds earned from fundraisers, the Choir Club joins the Concert Choir members in a trip to see a Broadway musical. Also, a one hundred dollar scholarship is given to a chorus member who plans to major in Music at college. The Choir Club makes trips to sing at the Extended Care unit at Nathan Littauer Hospital, and to Fulton County Infirmary, so that their music can be enjoyed by more people. Front Teri Knapp. Kelly Speaker. Becky Lair. Row 2: Tammy Bowers. Renee Blodgett; Row 3: Trudy Tyler. Tim Cammarere Choir Club Officers: Secretary: Alison Coon. Advisor Hesser; President Cecelia Whitbeck Front Linda Frye. Tammy Rulison. Toni Frye. Missy Sleezer. Back Barbara Ryan. Art Johnson. Barbara Marlitt 128 CHOIR: IN CONCERT There are many ways for stu- dents to express themselves musically at G.H.S. One way is to be a member of Concert Choir. Under the direction of Mrs. Lois Hesser. choir members sing a variety of songs. Each year, the choir participates in Area All-State. Members also per- form at each of the concerts held at G.H.S. Members raised money this year by selling candles. Pro- ceeds from the sale helped contribute to funds set aside for the annual trip to New York City to see a Broadway musi- cal. Above Front Shelly Johnson, Patty Smith, Tina Lince. Renee Blodgett Row 2 Denise Bruse. Barbara Ryan. Terry Spraker, Isabella Zomorano Row 3 Laurie Pettit. Becky Lair, Terry Knapp. Judy Moisses. Lisa Aguilera. Renee Has- brouck Right Front Sandy Snell. Lori Stuart, Joanne Case. Lisa Navas Row 2 Trudy Tyler. Sally Marlitt, Shirley Whin- ney. Sherry Whitman. Cecilia Whit- beck Row 3 Wendy Bruce. Tammy Bowers. Alison Coon, Donna Holmes. Sandy Knowlton. Michelle Bouchard 1� THE 1982 ORACLE STAFF . . . What a great yearbook! This is what the 1982 Oracle staff hopes you will say about its creation. Oracle '82. The 1982 Oracle staff is composed of many people who all work very hard to produce the qual- ity yearbook which they feel Gloversville High School de- serves. Most people do not realize the hours of planning, meet- ings, workshops and personal time which the staff and advi- sor put into publishing the Ora- cle. Oracle '82 contains 256 pages, including 16 pages of full color, thousands of photo- graphs, numerous articles and several feature stories. It has a circulation of over 600 copies. How is the yearbook actually put together? It is hard to ac- curately describe the hundreds of hours of work put in by each section editor. On the following pages is a short synopsis of the process. In May of 1981 Mrs. Jane Kauffman, Oracle advisor, se- lected the 1982 Oracle staff with the help of teacher rec- ommendations. David Hanifin and Stephen Perrella were chosen as co-editors in chief. A complete staff of over 40 peo- ple also was chosen. Right Mrs Jane Kauffman. Oracle ad- visor Below Sue Reppenhagen and Nancy Kumpan. Underclassman Edi- tors Above Co-editors in chief David Hanifin and Steve Perrella, Be- low Student Life Editors-Activities Fern Van Alstine and Anne Simon Producing Your Yearbook Above: Nancy Malone and Tom Ruller. Senior Editors Above Left Student Life Editors-Sports Michelle Laird. Albert Perrone and Maura Dowd Left Andrea Travis and Jenny Hammond. Academics Editors. Below Editorial Staff Front L. Wilsey, A Piazza. T Rumrill. A. Travis. S. Siegfried, back A Simon, M Laird, D. Hamfin, S Perrella. N. Malone. D Ashe. V Smith. T. Puller. S Reppenhagen. A. Perrone. N. Kumpan. D Hanifin. THE FINANCIAL END: SUBSCRIPTIONS Over the summer the section editors, editors in chief, and advisors had several meetings to decide on the size of the book, number of pages, the order of the sections, the num- ber of color pages, the type- face sfyle, and the cover de- sign. Almost before the Oracle staff realized it, it was Spe- tember. In the hectic months that followed, the complicat- ed world of layout and dead- lines would become an impor- tant part of each editor's life. In early October, the staff had to meet a color deadline of 16 pages, plus 16 black and white pages, and the cover design- totally accomplished by Ora- cle staff artist Glenn Pierce. Above Right Angela Piazza. Subscription Co-Editor. Mrs D. Schultz. Subscriptions Advisor. Sherry Siegfried. Asst Sub Edi- tor: Valerie Smith. Sub. Co-Editor Below Subscriptions Staff Front David Hanifin. Angela Piazza. Theresa Rumrill. Lisa Peck, Back Lauri Karpinski. Debbie Ashe, Nancy Malone. Eugenee Turpin, Valerie Smith, Leslie Ellis. Sher- ry Siegfried. Mrs D. Schultz. 132 AND ADVERTISING Every two weeks for the fol- lowing four months 32 pages would have to be sent in to meet printer's deadlines. The Oracle editors and lay- out staff became very familiar with graphic art terms such as layout, dummy, cropping, grease pencil, column systems, pica, mosaic style, and domi- nant photo. Also they, along with the writers, would be- come familiar with such jour- nalistic terms as copy, head- line, lead sentence, character, introduction, type styles and copy fitting. As the months rolled by, the editors' worked diligently to meet deadlines and to put together a good looking, interesting yearbook. Above: Dan Hamfin, Debbie Ashe, and Linda Wilsey Advertis- Below Advertising Staff Front Linda Wilsey. Dan Hanifin. Reg- ing Co-Editors gie Archer. Back Nancy Malone. Stephen Perrella. Debbie Ashe. Eugenee Turpin. Marjorie Nyland. John Albertine 133 THE DEVOTED STAFF Credit must also be given to the hardworking sub-units of the Oracle staff such as the photography staff, the writing staff, the advertising staff, the subscriptions staff, the layout staff, and the typing staff. Each of these groups worked with the section editors in order to complete material, pay our bills, and bring this book to you. Finally in the spring, the 1982 Oracle arrived at G.H.S. from the Josten's plant in State Col- lege. Pennsylvania. The books were sorted into classes and distributed by the subscriptions staff What everyone had been waiting for had arrived-a book that was truly for you. a book made possible by the hard work and many after school hours of the Oracle staff and advisor; a book that would be kept and looked at for years to come. The 1982 Oracle was here for you to en- joy. Above Left Typists John Shanahan. Diane Baurle. Stephanie Rosenfeld Above Right Photographers Geoffrey Peck. Susan Armstrong. Sam Hoye- Chief Photographer, Sherry Siegfried. Michele Laird Above Writers Fern Van Alstine. Marjorie Nyland. Bonnie Boroson. Karen Wilson. Laurie House Below Layout Staff Front Eugenee Turpin. June Pus- karz. Mona Kowalczyk. John Albertine Back Lisa Peck. Glenn Pierce. Marjorie Nyland. Beth Schwed. Diana Wright, Reggie Archer French Club Et La Culture Francaise Above Mana Calandra. Treasurer. Kim Collar. President, Bar- bara Vavruick, Secretary. Debbie Ashe. co-Vice President (Missing Debbie Calafrancesco) Below Front Debbie Walk- er. Trina Tyzko. Andrea Travis. Row 2 Todd Carangelo. Jenni- fer Danise. Debbie Ashe. Maria Calandra. Sue Craig. Judy Moyses Row 3 Ray Brownell. Jill Boles. Barbara Vavuick. Kim Collar. Sue Cranmer. Jay Saltsman. Don Stanyon. Kip Clizbe. Miss Nancy Scarselletta. Advisor Quiche Lorraine. Croque Madame, Soupe a I'oignon. These are just a few of the traditional French dishes sampled by French Club members, who experience numerous adventures relating to the culture of France. Appreciating a French play and then enjoying a delicious meal at a French restaurant are typical French club events. French Club also sponsors several trips which help expose members to French culture. A yearly trip to Quebec is also sponsored. This year, our French Club, along with French classes, took a day trip to Old Montreal An added extra this year for some was a ten day tour of France and England, a chance of a lifetime for G.H.S. stu- dents. French Club members raise money to support their cultural activities through various fund raising projects. This club allows G.H.S. students to ex- perience for themselves a foreign culture, one that has similarities and differences to the culture of America. The advisor of the French Club is G.H.S. French teacher Miss Nancy Scarselletta. The officers are; Kim Collar, President; Debbie Ashe and Debbie Calafrancesco, co-Vice Presidents; Barbara Vavruick. Secretary; and Maria Calandra, Trea- surer. THE HUSKY GROWL- What's new? This year, news about what's happening at Gloversville High School has been brought to you by the staff of the Husky Growl. In its forty-fifth year of publication, the Growl is something new. This year, under the advisor- ship of Paul Reed, the Husky Growl is students writing about students for students. Previous advisor John Metallo, is full of praise for the new pa- per In a recent issue. Metallo stated: “You have not only continued the tradition of the Husky Growl, but you have turned that growl into a ROAR which is heard through- out our school and communi- ty One of the best features of the Growl this year is the abun- dance of student writing. This includes: The Rabid Husky, an upbeat satire on school events by Glenn Pierce; “Clocker Mo Predicts, a hu- morous sports update by Steve Mosetti; Backstage, a drama critique by Fern Van Al- stine; and Music Box, news about the music world by Diana Wright. Above Front G Pierce. T. Puller. S Hoye. S Santelia. J Puskarz. C Bisset. Row 2 L Green. T Ostrander. D Her- mance. M La Porta. Row 3 E McCul- lough. J. Smith. J Del Nigro. T Anadio. L Peck. J. Hickok. K Nizmk, M Laird. Below Front J. Carangelo. H War- shawski. V Brower. F Van Alstin . Row 2: T Carangelo. D Wright. K Kunicki. P Wilson. Row 3 P Reed. Mr Reed. M Kumpan. S. Siegtried. L Smith. A Si- mon. Row 4 T Ruller. G Pierce 136 A New Look For School News The paper also includes ad- vice from the Principal and As- sistant Principal. Editorial Com- ment by Tom Ruller. and two comic strips drawn by John Carangelo and Glenn Pierce. The monthly issues also contain class news to help you find out what your class is doing. Free lance materials are also solicited to give every student the opportunity to speak his mind. In addition, drawings for discounted tickets of various kinds are included to get stu- dents involved. The Growl is truly the stu- dents' paper A school news- paper is not only a way to re- member the events of the year, but is also a place to voice your opinions about how you feel! Left: Mr. Paul Reed, Husky Growl Advisor. Above The Editors Lisa Peck. Sam Hoye, Kelly Niznik. Glenn Pierce. Kathy Kunicki. Mike Kumpan. Polly Reed. Mr Paul Reed. Paul Wilson, Tom Ruller 137 FELICITA! Felicita: the word suggests happiness, co-op- eration and service. That is exactly what Glovers- ville High School's Felicita club stands for. Felicita. advised by Mrs. Kearns, is a service organization that helps promote school spirit through its activities. Each year the club puts us in a Christmas spirit by putting up and decorating the Christmas tree in A Lobby. The group also sells carnations on Valentine's Day to bring a little romance into the school. The club earns money at basketball games by selling candy and refreshments. This year, Felicita ushered for the fall play. Up The Down Staircase. Left: Mrs. Bonnie Kearns. Felicita advisor. Below Front: J. Neselli. E Merjave. K Hillman. S Muscato. L. Stevens. T Steflick. P Politch. K Conti, J Flint. Row 2 T. Robeter. K Simons. A. LaPorta. D. Lake, C Sardella. J. Steels. L Clizbe. S. Craig. D. Schwed, Mrs Kearns. Advisor. W Galway, M Tessi. Stairs R Jones. R Blodgett, L DeVoe. M Flansburg. D Van Avery, N DeVoe. N Atkins. S. Zarelli. D. Collar. I Voudri. M. Jones. M Beekman On The Road To The White House ? STUDENT GOVERNMENT Future senators. Representatives. Governors. Mayors, and maybe even Presidents are getting involved today1 Gloversville High School's Student Gov- ernment Association has thirty-six members including elected represen- tatives. representatives at large, and our three exchange students These students are getting a better idea of what our government, our school, and other people are all about S.G.A.. an active group, raises mon- ey for its activities and service projects through fund raisers, concerts, car washes, and the sale of Husky Power buttons In November, the Student Government sponsored a trip to Bos- ton. which included two days spent touring Quincy Market, the Kennedy Library, the New England Aquarium, the U.S.S Constitution, and the Old North Church Student Government also spon- sored Homecoming Week activities, including Dress Up Day and the elec- tion of Homecoming Queen S.G.A also spent an enjoyable day on a shopping trip to Utica shopping malls This year's members got acquainted at a summer picnic at which many of the year's events were tentatively planned Mr Harris. S.G.A advisor, feels that the Student Government should pro- vide services to all students at G H S In December the group participated in a student exchange with South Glens Falls. S.G.A members' school spirit is evident in the involvement of every member Above Front I Zamarano. L Som- mella. M Tierney. D Blanchard. S. Crossman. G Handy. D. Hanifin. T Car- angelo. K Collins. D Orloff. B Demp- sey Row 2 S. Siegfried. T. Moore. B Schwed. D Schwed. M Melita. R. Or- losky, M Watrelot Row 3 N.D'Errico. B Garguilo. J Clough. E Marchot. M Baurle. A Travis. J Dresch. A. Simon. S. Armstrong Row 4 K. Anderson. T. Newton. A Houghton. P Nicolella. M Horning Below S.G.A Officers: M Horning Publicity. A. Travis. Secretary. A Haughton. Treasurer. J. Dresch. Vice- President. M Tierney. President. Mr Harris. Advisor. 139 D. E.C.A. :Regular And Above Social member officers S Phillips. C Weaver. N De- Voe. E De Rosa. L. Cerasia. C. Barone, T Murphy Below Front R Hemstreet. V Archer. Vice-Pres. M Gibbons. Hist; C Young. Row 2 L Pepe. Vice Pres, L Hodel. M Yost. Vice Pres. M Dean, Parliamentarian. S Passero, Sec., S Rich- ardson. T Berner. Vice Pres. J. Reed. Pres. Stairs C Pepe. M Carman. Vice Pres. B Watkins. J Van Schaffei Social Members The future business men and women of Amer- ica are busy today learning the skills they will need to be successful. They are the members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America. Members get first-hand knowledge by working in the school store and attending conferences to help them learn what the real business world is all about. D.E.C.A. has sponsored various activities at G.H.S.. including roller skating and concerts. In the past. D.E.C.A. has participated in Homecoming Week and the Santa Project. D.E.C.A.'s involve- ment has helped provide enjoyable activities for all students in Gloversville High School. Left Front: Terri Bunn. Rhonda Oathout. Brenda Rava. Bill Thomas. Row 2 Laura Tesserio. Kelly Spraker. Melissa Sleezer. Renee Blodgett. Row 3: Lisa Hayes, Al- fie Pettit. Barbara Ryan. Chris Gray Be- low: Front Cris Barone, Sherri Faville. Becky Gomas. Debby Lawton; Row 2: Lisa Stevens. Dorma Michaud. Bonnie Malice. Jeanette Carman. Row 3: Cin- dy Sager. Joy Saltzman. Yata Brotsis. Tammy Bleyl; Row 4 Tina Jones. Nat- alie Atkins. Sue Cranmer G.H.S. STORE: FOOD, SODA, AD MORE The G.H.S. Store is well known for what it sells, but no one really knows what goes on behind that closed door. One of the store workers always has to arrive very early to make sure the doughnuts are fresh and placed neatly in their cabinet; the hot chocolate is made; the pretzels are ready; and the cash register has enough money. Students not visiting the store regularly may not realize how convenient it is. Whatever a student needs is right there: school supplies, jackets, G.H.S. souveniers, candy, gym, pretzels, and breakfast! The store is a miniature supermarket staffed by many hard working students, and ad- vised by Mr Gibbons. Above: V Archer, J Reed, L Hodel. I Platt, J. Vosburgh. M Weiderman. T Woodruff. C Pepe. Back J Manchester, C Young, B Wilson Below Front S Richardson. C. Morris, Back M Yost. S Passero. S Phillips, T Murphy. B Watkins. M Carman. L Pepe I.A. Club . . . From Bumper To Bumper Industrial Arts Club was formed in 1973 for those interested in furthering their industrial arts related activities, and to allow students with special abili- ties in this field to share them with others, thus helping them to learn more. The club purchased the well known green 1940 Pontiac, which was restored to near mint condi- tion as a club activity. This year the club is work- ing on the Grease mobile for Scitamards' spring musical. Grease. This involves building a shell from a junked car around a loaned golf cart- a creative project entailing a lot of work. Advisor Boss Gendron is confident that the project will be carried out successfully. Left Mr Gendron really gets into his job as Industrial Arts club advisor Below Karl Hanson, Bob Hine, Boss Gendron, Greg House. Brad Guyer proudly supporting their club banner. ASSOC. STUDENT GLQVERSVILLE HIGH SCHfini An Experience In Government Boys' State and Girls' State, sponsored by the American Legion, were held at the S.U.N.Y. Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College cam- pus. and the Keuka College campus, respectively, last summer. Robert Taub, Chris Garguilo. and Lloyd Green attended Boys' State. According to Taub, their schedule was very rigorous, beginning at six a m. when the boys were awak- ened by a Marine detail. Marching to and from the lo- cations of their various activi- ties under the command of Marine sergeants, the boys gained a better perspective of the practical operation of government. They elected and appointed their own offi- cers and committees, and car- ried on a variety of activities including sports programs, a newspaper, radio work, and college credit courses. Robert also felt that he had gained in the knowledge of how to be a leader, what military life is like, and how to combine work and fun with many different peo- ple. At Girl's State, attended by Marcia Tierney, a model Con- gress was set up which was based on New York's State government. Elections were held for various offices, and the girls attended many lectures and seminars. Marcia recalled that every minute of every day was filled with rallies, speeches, party conventions, and elections; only meals brought a break in the activi- ties. Marcia stated that Girls' State is meant to help inform you of our democratic system of government's uniqueness, and she feels that she did learn a great deal about it. She also Above Boy's Stote Representatives: Chris Gargulio. Tom Ostrander. Robert Taub. Lloyd Green; Girl's State Repre- sentative Marcia Tierney gained in confidence and in decision-making ability, and added Girl's State was bene- ficial. fun. and memorable, and I thank all those responsible for sending me to it. Below Boy s and Girl's State alter- nates David Hanifin. Fern Van Alstine. Paul Wilson 144 MAGNA CUM LAUDE! Marcio Tierney. D.A.R. Good Citizen Winner Merit Letter of Commendation winners: Michelle Holly. Mike Kumpan. Todd Obenoff, Glenn Pierce, Lloyd Green. John Se- sonske. These six Gloversville High School students were awarded National Merit Letters of Commenda- tion. Each scored highly on their PSAT's and were chosen to receive this honor along with other students nationwide. Notice of receiving the let- ter may be sent to colleges the students are interested in attending. Students who score even higher on the PSAT's go on to compete through a series of levels for a National Merit Scholarship. The Daughters of the American Revolution an- nually sponsor an award to senior girls and boys who demonstrate the qualities of good citizen- ship. These qualities include: leadership, personal- ity, dependability, patriotism, consideration, and honesty. The student chosen by the faculty is then eligible to compete with other D.A.R. Win- ners throughout the state to be given the honor of being New York State Good Citizen. This year's winner. Marcia Tierney, is an out- standing example of how hard work and school spirit really pay off! 145 SCITAMARD - From Comedy To Tragedy Broadway is the dream of actors and actresses every- where, including those at Glo- versville High School. To pave the way for seeing their names in lights, G.H.S. students be- come active in Scitamard pro- ductions. Students have the opportunity to learn set de- sign, costuming, lighting, ma- keup and properties. Members enjoy a special camaraderie that exists in the theater group that brings the whole show together on perfor- mance night. Being on stage develops self-confidence and a realization of character that comes from presenting one's self to an audience. Active, motivated members may be- come part of the International Thespian Society, a world- wide group of students inter- ested in drama. Points are kept throughout the year, and this year, letter G 's will be awarded at a special end-of- the-year ceremony. Also for the first time, the club will take a spring trip to see a profes- sional performance. Money earned from perfor- mances is recycled back into the organization to help fund future plays and activities. Whether acting, directing, or working on technical effects, students can come a little clos- er to the world of professional theater. Above Glenn Pierce - Vice-President. David Hanifin - Treasurer. Fern Van-AI- stine - President. Randi Blatt, - Secre- tary Below: Scitamard’s Newest Mem- bers Kneeling Mana Melita. Rachel Or- losky. Trina Tysko. Sandy Muscdto. Tammy Ropeter. Kelly Hillman. Sitting Mike Koplon, Tabby Moore. Tammy Bleyl. Lynn Bolzano. Lisa Navas. Michelle Baurle. Cheryl Lazarus. Kelly Anderson, Peggy LaPorta. Debbie Schwed. Eve Merjave. Maria Am- bndge. Standing Judy Moyses, Jett Yeates. Becky Anadio. Kathy Handron, Joanne Naselli. Karen Shutz. 146 SUPPORTING ROLES Crew Members: Clockwise From Top: Kelly Hillman. Karl Han- son. Renee Ambrosino, Eve Merjave. Julie Strouse. The behind the scenes aspect of theater is just as important as its on-stage counterpart. Mem- bers of the stage crew and pit band provide an essential service in making a production possible. Each year the pit band, under the direction of Marie Buchanan, practices the same scores as performed by pit musicians on Broadway. De- spite the difficulty, students are able to play the accompaniment and background music that make the play more enjoyable. The un-sung heroes of the stage crew also give the play substance and character. They make the imaginary world of the actor become a reali- ty. By hammering, sawing and painting, they cre- ate the scenery that brings the play to life. Long hours of hard work are necessary, but the end is well worth the effort. Above: Pit Band front: Chris Woltman. Leslie Ellis. Debbie Ashe. Christie Emden. Melina lacovone. Back: Kim Olmstead. Beth Dempsey. Steve Perrella. Eugenee Turpin. Left: Front: Sari Kuebaugh. David Karpinski. Dan Hanifin. Kim Olmstead. Row 2: Emily White. Nancy Ruller. Lisa Peck. Lisa Stevens. Marjie Ny- land; Row 3: Polly Reed. Nancy Malone. Pat Smith. Shirley Winney, Yvonne Whitman. Melina lacovone. Chris Barone:: Row 4: Lucy Ceresia, Renee Ambrosino. Pete Anadio. Lisa Krieger. Christie Emden. Missing: Todd Cardngelo. Diana Wright, Sue Cramer. Lynda Clizbe. Art Aulisi. Renee Has- brouck. 147 ON STAGE - THE FFTES BROUGHT West Side Story - Spring 1981 Above: Mike Coon and Stephanie Ba- Hold my hand and I'll take you there, kyta as the young lovers, Tony and Somehow, Someday, Somewhere. Maria Crew member Albert DiCruttalo work- ing on the sets with that determined look. Mark Smrtic (Riff) looks on as Glenn Pierce (Action) is restrained by a fellow Jet. Chris Sutliff 148 Mike Coon tells is like it is. BACK TO LIFE AT G.H.S.I Above Left Pit Band Front: Andy Stein. Anne Simon: Row 2: Eugenee Turpin. Eric Holmlund. Steve Perrella. Row 3: Eliot Dorman. Bonnie Boroson, Melina lacovone. Above: Al Di Cruttalo. Bill Smith. Randi Blatt. and Mark Smrtic share a laugh and a song at rehearsal. Left: Crew Members: Front: Sue Shell. Patricia Bruce. Debbie Darling. Dave Rose. Debbie Ashe, Dan Fosmire. Albert Perrone. Row 2: Tina Jones. Chris Heacock. Connie Eschler. John Eschler. Dave Hanifin. Ken Bruce. Below Left The Cast: Front Carolyn Russo. Glenn Pierce. Kay Brownell. Chris Sutliff. Row 2: Trina Tyszko. Marcia Tier- ney. Kathy Handron. Stepanie Bakyta. Emily White. Debby Calafrancesco. Randi Blatt. Becky Orlosky. Bill Smith, Dave Rose. Row 3 Arthur Aulisi. Al Di- Cruttalo. Mark Smrtic. Todd Caran- gelo. Row 4 Dan Hanifin. Lynda Clizbe, Scott Ambrosino. Tom Ruller. Kelly Mul- lins. 149 Up The Down Staircase i Above: Paul Poet Barringer (Todd Case) callously corrects a love letter from an infatuated student (Rachel Orlosky). Above: Sylvia (Sarah Clough) contem- plates Bea's (Kim Collar) advice about life at Colvin Coolidge High Below: Joe Ferone (Joe DiSciosia) daydreams in class. 150 UNDERCLASSMEN Juniors: Sophomores: Freshmen: 152-164 165-178 179-190 CLASS OF 1983 The main goal of the Junior Class has been to raise the money necessary to sponsor the Junior Prom. During their three years at G.H.S., the Class of '83 has held many fund raisers. Beginning in their freshman year, class members started build- ing up their treasury with a candy sale. As sopho- mores, their fund raising projects turned to car washes, Husky pennant sales, and magazine sub- scriptions. This year, the Junior Class sponsored the Smythe Brothers rock concert. Finally suc- cessful in their goal, the Junior Prom will be a reality, and has been scheduled in June at The Poplars in Fultonville. Right Class of 1983 Officers: Stephanie Bakyta, Treasurer. Kathy Handy. Vice President. Kurt Shoblom. President; Stacy Salino, Secretary Above: Books are no strangers to Tim Jones! Right Mrs Barbara Reppenhogen and Class of '83 Adviser Mary Lewis join Chris Sufliff at the game 152 H.R. 205 Lisa Albanese John Albertine Michael Aldi Ronald Alfini John Ambrosino Michele Ambrosino Renee Ambrosino Anthony Anadio Peter Anadio Peter Anagnostopulos Scott Anderson Vivian Archer Susan Armstrong Deborah Ashe Gregory Ashline Jeffrey Askew Natalie Atkins Stephanie Bakyta Bradley Baldwin Bruce Barkevich Diane Baurle Left Mr Montague patiently explains proper punctuation to the perplexed Carolyn Russo 153 H.R. 508 Valerie Buanno John Burd Connie Buyce Joseph Byrne James Caputo John Carangelo James Carter Stephen Caruso Joann Case Erin Childs H.R. 207 Raymond Beck Ricky Beck Clem Bell Gary Brown Renee Blodgett Bonnie Boroson Candace Bovee Theodore Bradt Dwayne Broadwell John Broderick Robert Bronk Cynthia Brown Lome Brown Marion Brown Kay Brownell Kenneth Bruce 154 H.R. 510 Darin Clizbe Jean Clough Karen Collins Anthony Compagnone Nickola Compagnone Amy Comstock Timothy Conn Katherine Conte Karen Cook Kathy Cook Laura Cordovano Anthony Corsini John Cotoia Kenneth Danforth Rosanne Danielak Robert Davis Luciano DeCicco Gee. buddy, that cookie sure looks good.” says Stacy Salino to Kathy Handy. 155 H.R. 306 Leslie Decker John DelNegro Darcy DeRocker Diane Desjardins Michael DiMaio Thomas Dona Elliot Dorfman Robin Dorman Jodene Dresch Thomas Dunn Leslie Ellis Connie Eschler Daniel Estey Susan Faville David Ferguson Timothy Fonda Mary Foster Edward Fox Coach says we have to study too. says Mike DiMaio. alias “Gilligan 156 H.R. 511 Timothy Frasier Mary Frederick Crystal Frye Denise Frye Toni Frye Charles Funke Lisa Gagne Paul Gallup William Garber Suzanne Getman Laurie Gentile Pauline Giblin Perry Giblin Peggy Gillis Jeffrey Goldman Jon Goodemote HR 513 Shane Graham Deborah Groves Penny Guyette Mark Hagelund Kevin Hale Randy Hall Jennifer Hammond Kathleen Handy Sherry Handy Daniel Hanifin John Hanifan Brenda Harington Jon Harvey Renee Hasbrouck Lisa Hayes HR 603 Sharon Lauritano James Leach Scott Lee Ronald Lighthall Neal Ligon Tina Ligon Matthew Locatelli Beth Longhenry Lori Malagisi Michael Marcais Timothy Martin Nadine Mathias Felix Matuk Andrew May 158 HR 602 Marion Herrick Barbara Hill Anthony Hine Daniel Holmlund Matthew Horning Pippa Horton Tracy Howland Patrick Insognia Darla Jackson Anthony Javarone Joseph Javarone Thomas Jones Timothy Jones Julie Karpinski Jack Kearney John Klempa Kathleen Kucel Michelle Kujath Nancy Kumpan Larry Lachmayer Erin Lair Right Anne Simon: What's this funny white stuff on my car? Left: Greg Musillo: You can't fool me. I know that camera has film in it. HR 604 Patricia McCune Lorrie Meher David Merwitz Joy Michaud Richard Miles Timothy Miller Peter Moore Matthew Morgan Cathy Morrison Scott Morrison Sean Morse Mary Jo Muscato Greg Musillo Reggie Normandin Marjorie Nyland Donna Lee Oare James O'Brien Sharon Ochampaugh Dena Orloff 160 Stormy Ostrander Ralph Ottuso David Ovitt Winnie Page Brian Paul Geoffrey Peck Kimberly Peck Melinda Peck Tammy Jo Perkins John Phillips Angela Piazza Lisa Piazza David Pilkey Pamela Poyfair Maria Proietti Karen Ralston Susan Reppenhagen HR. 605 HR. 201 David Servello Kurt Shablom Sherry Siegfried Anne Simon Mark Simonds Stephen Sleezer Donald Smith Rae Ann Smith Valerie Smith HR 607 Tammy Romaine Thomas Rubscha Carolyn Russo Stacy Salino Angel Samson Keith Roberts Robert Sanges Charmaine Sartin Randy Schrader Diane Sena Daniel Stanyon Jacqueline Steele Juli Ann Strouse Cindy Suchy Christopher Sutliff Ann Sweeney Ira Neal Sweet Scott Teetz Joseph Tetreault Charles Thompson Claudette Thompson Bruce Trombley Donald Tyler Karl Unger Jason Van Alstyne Kathleen Van Auken Barbara Vavruick Steven Viscosi Brenda Walters Jeanette Watson HR 916 Kathy Handy finds a place in the gym to finish up her homework. 163 HR. 913 Robert White Brenda Whitman Ellen Williams Ralph Williams Susan Willis Linda Wilsey Athena Wizes Scott Wright Michael Yost Robin Young HR 203 Roland Hall William Joyal Howard Morey Everett Personeus Roney Place Edward Whitman Robert Whitman James Williams The Class Of '83 has got it all together! 164 Class of Class officers: Lori Achzet-trea- surer, Lynn Reppenhagen-sec- retary, Lisa Achzet-vice presi- dent, Dave Tierney-president. Class advisor: Mr barnsii At one time, it was traditional to buy your class ring when you were a junior or senior in high school. Traditions change and so has this one. For the past three years the sophomore class has had a company available to the sophomores so they can order their class rings. The reason for this is that, “Now you have a whole extra year to wear the ring. The rings these days are too ex- pensive to wear for just one year. 165 Look out Alexeev Here comes Kevin and Phyllis! HR. 401 Tina Abraham Lisa Achzet Lori Achzet Gina Ackerman Karl Ackerman Lisa Aquilera Laurie Akey Maria Albanese Lee Aldous Scott Ambrosino Reginald Archer Meg Arnold Susan Ashline David Askew Ralph Autilio Charlene Baker Richard Baker John Balzano Corry Barlett Christine Barone 166 Gary Baumgaertel HR 402 James Beach Amy Beauchamp Martha Beekman Sean Belden Aurilla Bell Kurt Bens Tracey Berner Christine Bisset Ronald Blood Patricia Boles Michelle Bouchard Nancy Bowers Tammy Bowers Michelle Briggs Victoria Brower Eric Brown Rodney Brown Wendy Bruse A rare sight- Don Cairns doing his homework 167 HR, 403 Nancy Buchanan Lisa Bullock Cynthia Burton Alvin Busch John Buseck Donald Cairns Albert Calandra Tim Cammarere Michael Capparello Ronald Capparello Mia Carangelo John Cassaro Suzanne Cassaro Luci Cerasia Jeffrey Chamberlain Tracy Childs Michele Christman Sheree Clemans Mark Cline Martha Clough Donald Colby Lori Cole HR. 404 Raymond Cole William Cole Lisa Cook Stephen Cook Allison Coon Darrell Coon Steven Coon Paul Cordone Ronald Craig Susan Cranmer Joseph Crocetta Lisa Darling Michele Dean Randall Decker John DeCristofaro Stacy DeLong Beth Dempsey Michael Dennie Patrick Derby Patty Boles says. You guys don't really love me. you just want to copy my homework. 169 HR. 405 Ester DeRosa Nancy D'Errico Nancy Devoe Joseph DiMezza Mary Jo D'Onofrio Joseph Downes Eric Dunham Kelly Jo Edick Steven Ellis Christie Emden Susan Fancher Gary Ferraro Michael Ficili David Filipelli Dale Fisher Daniel Fosmire Anne Foster James Franco Donna Frasier Ricky Frasier 170 HR 105 Ann Handy Scott Handy Kelly Hanifan David Harbour Steve Hamel Richard Hemstreet Deborah Hermance HR. 308 William Gagne Wendy Galway Michelle Gamaro Marc (Tony) Gambaro Rebecca Garguilo William Getman Michele Gibbons Brian Glenn Andrew Goodemote James Gordon Roger Gray Ann Margret Grich Christopher Groshans Jay Greene 171 HR. 407 Drusilla Hladik Lisa Hodel Robert Hohenforst Gerald Hohler Michael Horning Amy Houghton Melina lacovone Arthur Johnson Rosalind Jones William Jones David Karpinski Laurie Karpinski Timothy Kelly Scott Kenny Leon Knnno Kenneth Knutsen Mona Kowalczyk Lisa Krieger Sari Kuebaugh Tammv Lair Amy LaPorta Mary LaPorta Lori Lehr 172 HR 408 Douglas Lindsey Michael Mackey David Mahoney Ellen Mainwarning David Malagisi Jane Manchester Richard Mancini Andrew Marino Christine May Mary Jo Maynard Robert McCloskey Robert Mendetta Laura Merwitz David Mickels Eric Miller Todd Miller Beth Morse Richard Mosetti Vanessa Mosetti HR 409 Thomas Nethaway Tracy Newton Phyllis Nicolella Tammy Nigro James Oare Rodney Oathout Mary Olesczuk Rebecca Orlosky Thomas Orsell Joseph Paciolla Shelly Passero Tammy Peck Ralph Perrone Jeffrey Persch Charles Pettit Susan Phillips Audra Piazza Michael Pitkin HR 411 Terese Pollard John Powers Vincie Priolo June Puskarz Kelly Quinn Richard Rackmyre Tamre Renzo Lynn Reppenhagen Lauri Riach Steven Ricco Aurthur Rice Cheryl Rose David Rose Robert Rose William Rowback Kelly Rowley Michael Rubino Nancy Ruller Lisa Rummler Chris Rumrill Cynthia Sager Joy Saltsman Mandy Lynn Sanford Christine Sardella Kirk Savage Paul Sanges Martha Beekman works diligently 175 HR 503 Ira Schlenker Kitty Schrader Amy Schwed Sandra Schafer Eric Sieg Joseph Smimmo Robert Smith Bill Smith Bill Smith Susan Smullen Jennifer Sonn Mark Spraker Lori Squires Lisa St. Louis Teresia Steflik Lisa Stevens Amy Stock Andrew Studenic Susan Sweet Nancy Talcott Steve Snyder Marie Tesi H.R. 208 Margaret Thompson Daniel Tierney David Tierney Charlene Timmerman Melissa Trippodo Tami Van Allen Jodi Van Nostrand Joseph Vavruick Debra Walker Kenneth Ward Cindy Burton explains some homework to Meg Arnold. Sari Kuebaugh, Lucy Ceresia and Lisa Krieger wait for their ride 177 H.R. 505 Randy Watson Cindy Weaver Joseph Webber Cecelia Whitbeck Emily White Donald Whitman Yvonne Whitman Craig Wiltey Shirley Winnie Lorinda Winning Sherri Wittman Michael Woltman Paul Wright Cindy Young Mark Zajac 178 CLASS OF 1985 Left: Class officers: Arthur Aulisi. treasurer. Albert Di Cruttalo. vice president. Michele Baurle. secretary. Deborah Lawton, president. Above Mr. Michael Brenno. Advisor A group of very studious freshmen. Joanne Nesselli tries to look innocent for the camera man. 179 H.R, 903 Randy Abel Richard Abel Laura Albanese Anthony Allen Maria Ambridge David Ambrosino John Anadio Becky Anadio Louis Anagnostopulos Lisa Armstrong Jeffrey Ashe Arthur Aulisi Cindy Baird David Bakyta Lynn Balzano Ronda Barclay John Barrett Michele Baurle Randi Bayless Don Blanchard Tammy Bleyl Kristine Boardway Ed Bradt Rocco Brienza Robert Briggs Desiree Thompson. Becky Anadio and Michele Baurle- “I can't believe itl It’s Greg Christodulo! H.R. 904 Yata Brotsis Stephie Brown Patricia Bruce Terri Bunn Chris Busch George Buseck Jeanette Carman Louis Carter Robert Catania Mark Cirillo Chad Clarkin Christopher Clizbe Daniel Clemons Sherri Cogovan Barbara Cole Deborah Collar Edward Collar Kathy Cook Ursula Cook Sheryl Coon Thomas Coon Michael Coplon H.R. 905 Paul Craig Robert Cranker Shelly Cranker Vincent Danise Debra Darling Judi Darling Ray Darling Patrick Davin Jim Del Negro Nick De Magistris Tim De Rosa Gerald DesJardins Jeff DeWeese Albert Dicruttalo Mike DiMarco Angelo DiTata Deborah Dorman Renee Dunham Laura Ellis Eric Fancher Sherri Faville Chris Ferrara John Ferrara Sergio Proietti. why aren't you study- ing? H.R. 906 Chris Fiedler Michael Fleischut Jeff Fox Linda Frye Michael Funke Mark Gallup Richard Garber Robert Gisondi Dean Glover Rebecca Goman Chris Graudons Christine Gray Susan Groves Ed Guilder Stacey Hamel Kathy Handron Ed Harrington Chris Heacock Karen Hespelt Jill Hickok Kelly Hillman The way you're smiling. Tammy, what could you be reading about? 183 H.R. 907 Beth Hoagboon Tammy Hodel Donna Holmes Lee Horning Michael lannoti Yvonne Jaquay Sheri Jodoin Patty Jones Tina Jones Kelly Jordan Scott Joslin Tonia Kane Justine Keller Mark King Terri Knapp Sandra Knowlton Ranee Kwiatkowski Rebecca Lair Robert Lair Joseph Lander Matthew Lane Margaret LaPorta Mareike Larsen That was a bad joke. Karen ” says Desiree Thompson HR 908 Sean La Vallee Clyde Lawton Darcy Lawton Deborah Lawton Shawn Lawyer Cheryl Lazurus Randy Lewis Scott Lizio John Logan Richard Long Jeffrey Lott Dean Lovestrand Bonnie Mabie Mila Jean Manchester Dean Manzer David Marcais Kelly Marlitt Bobbi- jo Martin Laddie Mawery Sean McMaster Maria Melita Timothy Melita Brenda Rava sees something she likes! 185 HR. 909 Eve Merjave Diane Meyers Donna Michaud Buddy Miles Michael Mooney Tabitha Moore Tom Moore Laurie Morey Judy Moyses Fred Muhlberger Tracy Murphy Richard Murray Sandra Muscato Joanne Nasselli Melissa Nicolella Fred Oare Rhonda Oathout Ryan Obenhoff Rachel Orlosky Monica Osborne Nanette Ostrander Carol Page Darrin Palmateer Sarah Pegg H.R. 910 Patty Parros Amy Pettit Jacque Pettit Tom Plumadore Patricia Politsch Henry Pollard Robert John Powers Sergio Proietti Christopher Rector Eric Rice Adriene Richards Herbert Rivenberg Martin Rodeghier Daniel Romeyn Annette Rowback Greg Rowley Jennifer Rozycki Susan Rubscha Jody Ruf Mark Rulison Tammy Rullison Todd Rupert HR 911 Barb Ryan William Ryle Connie Salvione Mike Santella Susan Santella Karen Schutz Christian Schwarz Debbie Schwed Chuck Sena Mark Shamon Susan Shell Gary Siegfried Kathleen Simonds Arnold Simonson Anthony Skonieczny Dan Sleezer Patricia Smimmo John Smith Karolyn Smith Stacy Soules Kelly Spraker Frederica Steenburg William Stewart COMMUNITY LFE AMD ADS The Community: An Important Part Of Your Life Our community is an important part of all of our lives. Whether we realize it or not, our lives are actually centered around the community of Glo- versville. This is where we live, where we buy our food and clothing, where we go to school, and where, for many people, memories are devel- oped which will remain with them for the rest of their lives. CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF AMERICA AND AUXILIARY OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL POST NO. 642 Veterans Who Served Their Country Now Serving Their Community Commander Anthony Avellino Auxiliary Pres. Mrs. Sue Gattie In the following pages, the Oracle will try to make you more aware of this very special part of your lives; the Gloversville community. We hope that through our efforts you will begin to realize that Gloversville is not just a city, but it is a living, growing community reflecting your thinking, your work, how you relax, and most of all, your life. Also throughout this section you will find advertising for some of our local busin- esses who have financially supported Oracle '82. We hope that you will patronize these businessess and tell them that you saw their advertisements in this book. Left: Home-made treats for sale at the annual Street Arts Festival. ORACLE '82 ORACLE ’82 Printed by: Josten’i American Yearbook Company Paper: Gloss 191, Page size 7 % X 10 Vi Binding: Sewed Cover: Laredo 498, custom screened, white 325, rich gold 327, designed by Glenn Pierce Endsheets: Ivory 285 Type: Avant Garde, Emphasis Bold, Headlines Italic Color: 16 pages tull color Photography: Raymark-Varden Studios, Inc.; Student Photographers: Sam Hoye, Sherry Siegfried, Sue Armstrong, Michele Laird. Copies Printed: 600. Subscription sales: $7,000. Advertising sales: $5,000. The 1982 Oracle Staff would like to thank the entire faculty, staff, and administration of Gloversville High School for their cooperation and assistance in putting together this year- book. We would like to thank Dave Lombard of Josten's American Yearbook Company for his help and advice in the technical aspects of putting together Oracle ’82. We also thank our business manager, Mrs. Doris Schultz, for her help with the financial end of producing Ora- cle ’82. Finally, the entire staff would like to extend a special thanks to Oracle advisor Mrs. Jane Kauffman. Without her assistance, ad- vice, perseverance, and total dedication, Oracle '82 would not be a reality. 192 Congratulations Class Of '82 Irving Bank Corporation Fulton County Bank Best Wishes Class Of '82 THE LEATHER AND GIFT SHOP Rt. 30A Johnstown, N.Y. SCHLEGEL'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER Downtown Gloversville Arterial Plaza Northville Broadalbin Member F.D.I.C. SnUntbrck jFmtrntl 109 S, Main St. Gloversville 725-3212 Good Luck Class Of '82 ffiutttr Congratulations Inc. 4 Second Avenue Gloversville, New York Charles L. Blomquist (518) 725-3119 Sears Congratulations BEACON WHOLESALE, INC. Beacon Building South Main Street Gloversville 34 West Fulton Street Gloversville, New York 725-8651 193 Congratulations And Best Wishes From FULTON COUNTY SILK MILLS Compliments Of WASHBURN'S DAIRY, INC. 229 Kingsboro Avenue MONTANO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO., INC. 369 South Main Street Gloversville Bleecker Square Downtown Gloversville Best Wishes Pay Cash And Save $$ City National Bank of Gloversville CITY NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY TED THORNE LUMBER COMPANY, INC. 397 S. Main St. 725-8814 194 Compliments And Best Wishes To The Class Of ’82 tKaMerk Ltyar Stare 1 North Main Street Gloversville, New York 12078 518-725 1830 Bowlers Do It Better When They're Better Dressed To Do It Visit Our Pro Shop At Arterial Lanes (Formerly Kobuskie Lanes) The History of Our City Halls Gloversville's old City Hall was situated on the East side of Main Street in downtown Gloversville. The brown brick building was built in 1885 while Gloversville was still a small village. There was a big metal bell tower on the top which became old and rotten after the forties. The bell was torn down and used for the production of bullets during World War II When City Hall was built, many clubs and organiza- tions wanted to move in and become a part of the build- ing. The firemen were there until 1900 when the Fire Sta- tion was built on the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street in Gloversville. Of course, the Police were there, too. At the opening of the City Hall, there were only a few men who organized our Police Department. In 1896. an estimate was made at $1,629.25 for repair- ing and altering City Hall. After the alterations were com- pleted. the old City Hall served Gloversville for eighty more years! In the 1970's, the city had master plans for a new City Hall, but finances were low The plans were part of the revitalization of Gloversville. Finally, the federal govern- ment paid the majority of the bill for construction of the new building on Frontage Road. The official opening was in 1976 The new building has many offices, including the Mayor, the Police, the Fire Department. Waterworks, and many more Recently, through the efforts of G.H.S. senior Tom Ruller, an Archives office has been established in the downstairs of the new city hall Meanwhile, the old City Hall has been remodelled into The Sting , a new city restau- rant KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN LARRY McCLOSKEY Representative 267 N- Main st 136 E. State Street Gloversville, N.V. 12078 Phone: 518-725-3734 If Ip |J| NATIONWIDE MM INSURANCE Have A Barrel Of Fun! Nationwide is on your side 195 Good Luck Class Of '82 V— 6eM ]-lEWeuPKS M S DISCOUNT LIQUOR STORE V 95 E. Fulton St. Gloversville. N.Y. 25 N. Main St. Gloversville. N.Y. Telephone: 518 725-1113 Glovers ville Free Library The first public library in Gloversville was started in 1879 in an office building on South Main Street The library was begun with the donation of $5.000 by Levin Parsons, a wealthy lawyer and a native of Kingsborough. This library was incorporated in 1880. In 1888. the Levi Parsons Library became the Gloversville Free Library, which was formed by Professor Adolf Peck, who also served as its first librar- ian His title came from his being a teacher at Gloversville High School. The library was located at 18 South Main Street In 1901. Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist and multi- millionaire in steel, planned to donate the sum of $25.000 for the building of a new library in Gloversville, The local committee asked for an additional $25,000. making a total of $50.000. to make possible a building btg enough to allow for expansion of the library. In 1902. Mr Carnegie granted the city the sum of $50.000 to build the library, if the city would provide the building site and $5.000 per year for the support of the library In 1904 the cornerstone was laid, and the library opened on December 14. 1905. Albert Randolph Ross was the architect for the building. The plans were originally intended for a building in one of the Southern states, which is why they included a dome, circular front windows, and a spiral staircase Debra Bucholtz. serving her community at Gloversville Free Library When the library opened its doors in 1879. it contained 3.980 volumes. By 1905. the library had a collection of about 25.000 volumes Today, the library has 58.428 vol- umes. Best Wishes To The Class Of '82 VETERAN'S FOREIGN WARS DURKEE'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Post 2077 Gloversville. N.Y. K. Hill, Pres. P. Steele, Cmdr. 1% Fine Leather Acesssories Made In USA By American Craftsmen « AMERIC £ DI SIG N % AWAR W I IN IN F R LAME'S Best Of Luck Seniors! CLASS OF '84 Auto Body Supply • Auto Parts • Auto Paint • Auto Equipment 49 W. Eighth Ave. Gloversville 725-4872 36 N. Main St. Gloversville Phone: 725-4919 LOVERSVILLE EDERAL AVINGS 52 N. Main Street Gaslight Square Gloversville, New York 295 Broadway Saratoga Springs. New York 198 Early this year a random survey of about 400 students from all classes was taken at G.H.S. Of the students surveyed: 1 33.4% of them have a job. 66.6% don't have a job. 2. Of the 66.6% who don't have a job. only 29.3% are looking for a job. 3. Of the students who hold jobs, the average person has $20.11 spending money a week. 4. Of the students who don't have jobs. 57.9% get an allowance. 5. The average student gets $6.28 a week for allowance. 6. The average student who holds a job spends $19.81 a month on clothes. The aver- age non-working students spends $24.48 a month on clothes 7. The average job- holding student spends $15.77 on re- cords. tapes, cassettes and concerts a month. The aver- age non-working student spends $12.60 on concerts, records and tapes a month. 8. The average job-holding student spends $28.38 a month on movies or other types of entertainment. The average non-working stu- dent spends $10.17 on mov- ies or other types of enter- tainment a month. 9. The average student with a job spends $16.92 on other misc. items a month. The average non-working stu- dent spends $7.23 on other misc. items a month. 10. The average working stu- dent spends $20.81 on the items listed above in the Glo- versville Community a month. The average non- working student spends $21.63 on the items listed above in the Gloversville community a month. Best Wishes From CARENE'S INC The Class Of '83 Wishes THE CLASS OF '82 The Best Of Everything! 62 N Main St. 725-9414 Compliments Of The CURTIN HEBERT COMPANY, INC 199 What Is SPRING.? Spring suggests a new beginning, and so does the Society to Promote Revitalization in Gloversville. S.P.R.I.N.G. was created in 1978 as a not- for-profit corporation, and serves as an opportunity to raise community consciousness. Its goal is to help citizens work together to improve Gloversville. A relatively new organization. S.P.R.I.N.G. boasts over one hundred members. Members include area businesses, residents, G.H.S. facul- ty members, senior citizens, and two G.H.S. students. Tom Ruller and Richard Hemstreet. Tom organized two city charter day obser- vances, and Richard organized a fishing con- test last summer. Any student can become a member by contacting S.P.R.I.N.G.; the dues are one dollar. S.P.R.I.N.G is funded by dues money, refresh- ment sales, and booth charges at its annual Farmer's Market and Community Fair. The Ful- ton County Area Chamber of Commerce also provides some funds for activities that pro- mote tourism. Above A booth at S P R.l N.G.'s Community Fair Citizen involvement is necessary for S.P.R.I.N.G. to keep on working to promote a better Gloversville. Best Wishes From RAUCH'S BAKERY 15 Washington St. 19-31 Washington St. Gloversville. N Y. 12078 ROBINSON 8c SMITH INC. 335 N. Main St. Gloversville. N Y. Professional Laundry Dry Cleaning Service Suedes Leather Refinished Coin Operated Laundry On Premises Our 67th Year Gloversville Fashion Headquarters For Men Casual And Formal Wear BACHELOR'S QUARTERS 35 North Main St. Gloversville 200 Congratulations 73 North Main Street Gloversville. N Y. 12078 RUTHIE'S UNIQUE BO'TIQUE 19 North Main Street, Downtown Gloversville, New York Designer Clothing And Accessories For Men And Women At Low Discount Prices The Place For Gauze Clothing We Print Anything On Anything Custom Tee Shirts And Lettering While You Wait! Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-6 725-7256 Use Ruthie's For Your Layaway Plan! Discount • Discount • Discount Show Us Your Yearbook And Receive $1 Off On Any Purchase Of $10 Or More. 201 We Curl Up And Dye For You LOOKING GLASS BEAUTY SHOP Society To Promote Revitalization In Gloversville THE JOHNSTOWN KNITTING MILL FACTORY STORE Rt. 30A (Arterial) Johnstown, NY. Sport And Casual Wear For The Entire Family Open Mon. Thru Sat. 9:30-5:00 Friday Night Till 9:00 Best Wishes For Your Future FRANK TROMBLEY AGENCY INC. BURTON AGENCY INC Gloversville. N Y. Telphone 725-1016 Established 1890 25 N. Main St. Gloversville N.Y. 12078 Phone-725-4315 Dodge - Cars - Trucks H 8c P Motors Inc. 67 S. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. DUNDAY'S Mens' And Boys' Store 49 N. Main St. Gloversville 725-4213 Stop In Good Luck GAMRAY CUSTOM HOMES 185 N. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 202 BROOKINS AND SONS, FLORIST 5 Lee Avenue Gloversville. N Y. 725-1256 Artistically Designed Floral Arrangements And House Plants The YWCA A Membership Organization For Women And Girls YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSN Bleecker Square, Gloversville Phone 518 725-5316 Or 9815 An Interview With Miss Merritt The Oracle recently interviewed Miss Kathleen Merritt, an administration secretary for over 35 years, about the history of Gloversville High School The Union Academy, located on the present Estee site, was used as the first high school from 1903 to 1905. while another high school was being built In 1909. the first Glo- versville High School was opened, in what is now the Ad- ministration Building and House 3 of Estee Miss Merritt's father. Ernest L. Merritt, was the first principal of Gloversville High School, and she related that he was called the Prof ', because he taught Greek It was at this site in 1909 that W A Sargent wrote the Alma Mater, which is still in use today Miss Merritt graduated in 1918 with a small class, as most of the young men were at war Graduations were held on Elm Street, and later at the Glove Theatre when the number of students increased, reflecting the econom- ic growth of the city When state regulations stressed the importance of more land, the present high school was built, opening its doors in 1962. Courses of study in Miss Merritt's time were quite basic. Four years of English were required, with emphasis on reading and writing Language courses offerred were Lat- in. Greek, German, and French Science courses were Botany. Chemistry, and Physics Diplomas came in specific fields, such as Languages or History After school, activities were limited, probably because most students were expected to help out at home Bas- ketball. football. Health Club, some dramatics, and aes- thetic dancing were offered, but most of the activities were male oriented In the late 1920's sororities and frater- nities were introduced Initiations were kept secret, and could be rather weird A certain amount of status was accorded to those who belonged to a sorority or fraterni- ty Miss Merritt also told us that the Oracle was first pub- lished as a monthly pamphlet selling for five cents a copy, or fifty cents yearly The Husky Growl was formerly known as The Herald. Much of this information makes yesterday’s school life seem very different compared to today's activity filled days! The Oracle is grateful to Miss Merritt for sharing her memories with us and giving us this very interesting inter- view Congratulations And Best Wishes R G BIKE SPORTS 75-77 South Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. 12078 Telephone (518) 725-5548 From DEL NEGRO PHARMACY Dan And Jim Del Negro 203 Compliments Of RUBIN GLOVES 51 E. Fulton St. Gloversville, NY 12078 Good Luck Graduates 1982 HAROLD WILMONT POST 137 INDEPENDENT LEATHER MFG. CORP. TANNERS Best Wishes To The Graduating Class Of '82 • JACK JILL 315-329 South Main St. JUNIOR SHOP Gloversville, NY 12078 Downtown Gloversville The Skin Game Look at you. Your'e wearing those chic-lookmg leather gloves and you've not even given the slightest thought as to how they became a pair of chic-looking gloves Well, your problems are over, for in this piece of investigative literature, you will find facts and info that will simply amaze you The glove and leather industry in Fulton County traces its roots back to the mid 1700's when Sir William Johnson. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for British North America, brought a group of tanners and glovemakers to this area from Scotland Finding an abundance of water, fur-bear- ing animals, and hemlock trees, from which the bark syn- thesized an excellent tanning material, settlers soon set up cottage industries, manufacturing their own leather goods at home The tanning process begins with the killing of a fur-bear- mg animal The skin begins to deteriorate Refrigeration slows down this process and during this time salt is rubbed on the flesh side of the skin The skins are then left for a month, and the salt draws the water out of the skm In the tannery, the skins are cleansed in fresh water to remove the dirt and salt. Bacteria commence growth again and have to be controlled, otherwise the leather will become weak A germicide is usually added to prevent bacterial growth. t The hair of the skins is then removed and the skins are soaked in a high alkaline solution Bacteria cannot exist under these conditions, so they essentially all perish Now the digestive enzymes of bacteria are added to the skins, a process known as bating. After a few acid trips, the skins are left alone for several months They are then tanned with metal salts, colored with analine dyes and fat liquored (oiled) to produce the famous product known as leather Today the leather manufacturing industry is the second largest industry m the Mohawk Valley area, the first being the electrical machinery industry Fulton County produces forty percent of all leather gloves made in the United States, and sixty percent of all types of gloves Above Michael Perrella and Anthony Carangelo laying off gloves at Perrella Gloves. Inc 204 STAHL'S SERVICE CENTER 156 East Fulton Street Full Auto Repairs - Air Condition Service And Repair Automatic Transmission Service And Repair Where Service Is Our Middle Name N. A. TAYLOR CO. INC. Gloversville, NY 12078 Phone: 518-725-0481 Twx 5102641145 IdcdflQ.'HAE t4 + d, Lof ru£Si— 51 Fremont Street Gloversville, New York InC. 5 South William Street Johnstown, New York 415 S. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. Phone: 725-4123 725-4353 85 West Main Street Broadalbin, New York 205 S.P.R.I.N.G. ACTIVITIES S.P R I N G., the Society to Promote Revitalization in Glo- versville. has continually sponsored activities to get the public involved The Street Arts Festivals and the Farmer's Markets are two such activities Last October, S.P.R.I.N.G. sponsored polticial forums to increase public awareness of local candidates and issues Also. S.P R I N G participated in the annual Farmer's Market and Community Fair, the Winter Carnival and a Spring clean-up day S.P.R.I.N.G. also sponsors a Christmas tree trim, a bicycle race, and a haunted house at Halloween. The society also sponsored Youth m Government Day. which allows students to learn how City Hall is run by acting as city officials. Last year over 40 students took part in the day long event which includ- ed a mock council session An essay contest in which students wrote on how they felt Gloversville could be improved, started it all The positive and constructive quality of these essays was evidence that students care, and have good ideas on how Gloversville can be im- proved The Oracle asked Mr Truesdell. president of S P R I N G., his opinion of S P R I N G 'S biggest accomplishment His answer was S P R I N G, provides something for everyone, for every age group. It is an organization of citizens inter- ested in serving the entire community. S.P.R.I.N.G. is ready to work with other community organizations in achieving common goals The Oracle feels that S.P R.I.N.G's full potential is yet to be realized, just as Gloversville's full potential has yet to be realized S.P.R.I.N.G. has already proven itself to be worthy of every citizen's support %� PECK'S FLOWERS Distinctive But Not Expensive 105 North Main St. Phone: 725-7173 Your Local Newspaper Serving Gloversville 725-8616 I f KINGSBURY JEWELERS INC. GLOVERSVILLE PALACE DINER 19 Bleecker St. 62 S. Main St. Open 7 Days A Week Different Special Every Day Jackie And Tony Sena - Managers Diamonds - Watches Established 1912 2 06 A . KINCSBORO LUMBER COMPANY ( GtEGOBY SHEET Ph 518-735-2121 ] Good Luck Class Of '82 From HOUSE OF PIZZA Nichols Plaza Gloversville, New York - 12078 Compliments From . . . i£ S Jkw me y ouse MARIO PAPA AND SONS Division Street. Gloversville TRAVEL AGENCY Compliments Of LIVINGSTON'S FURNITURE Kuby t ($mri 355 South Main St. THE MANOR HOUSE 337 S. Main St. Gloversville 207 U ord □ LOSMOBI LE Compliments Of FULTON COUNTY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ro me CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION Incorporated R. Brown Sons. Inc. - Ford Procita Oldsmobile - Cadillac Howell Pierson - Dodge Bramer Chevrolet Kentris Chevrolet, Inc. Sherwood Smith Chrysler- Plymouth Longwell Chevrolet, Inc. Rose Buick-Pontiac, Inc. Montoney's - Datsun Hupkes Imports. Inc. Oadge Dodge Truchs BUICK datsun PRODUCT OF NISSAN 208 WINBART SERVICE CO., General Insurance 34 North Main St. Gloversivlle, N.Y. Automobile Fire Liability Congratulations Graduates CRYSTAL BOUTIQUE BRIDALS AND TUXEDO RENTALS Life Accident Bonds 15 S. Main St. Gloversville. N.Y. Eileen Pike Gail Buyce $ $ G.H.S. ORACLE = Did you know that the cost of publishing a quality yearbook today is around twelve thou- sand dollars? Many people do not realize that publishing the G.H.S. Oracle is big business. As with any business, many hours are spent dis- cussing finances. Our Co-editors - in - chief, our advisors, our subscriptions and advertising edi- tors and staffs have worked very hard to make this business venture a financial success. The hard work of our advertising editors and staff and our subscriptions editors and staff, along with the generosity of local businesses and the support of our students and faculty, make publishing the yearbook possible. During the summer of 1981, Oracle advertising editors and sales staff sold advertising space to many local businesses. Through their efforts, the 1982 staff broke an all - time record by selling over five thousand dollars worth of advertisements and business patrons. Also in the fall of '81, the ad staff continued to sell ads, patrons, and school boosters to school organizations, faculty members, par- = BIG BUSINESS $ $ ents. and students. At this time also, the billing was done, and the page layouts for the ads designed and sent to the printing company. Again during the summer of '81, the Oracle subscriptions staff and editors began work on the slide show assembly to kick off the sub- scriptions campaign. Slides had to be taken, developed, arranged, and the music chosen. With the help of Mr. Al DeSorbo, the slide show became a reality on September 18, and was a big success. For one week each in September, October, and November, members of the sub- scriptions staff sold over six hundred orders for the 1982 Oracle. Without the fine work of the advertising and subscriptions staffs and the generosity of the Gloversville community, the 1982 Oracle would not be in your hands today. The Oracle is an important learning activity, an interesting record of the school year, and - through the help of all the people mentioned - a twelve thousand dollar reality. JOSEPH PERRELLA GLOVES, INC. Gloversville, New York MUDDLE MUDDLE INSURANCE AND TRAVEL AGENCY (£33 17 West Fulton St. Gloversville, New York 725-0617 Best Wishes Class Of '82 209 SCHOOL BOOSTERS Matt Locatelli: Good Luck Class of '82 Mr and Mrs Jerome Ya Gotta Have Art! Mr and Mrs Dennis Michalski and Jimmy Elaine Harris: Good Luck! Bob Fisher: Good Luck G.H.S. Cross Country Mr and Mrs. Donald Ashline Mr. and Mrs Jack DeWeese Mr. and Mrs Norman Clo: Good Luck Marching Huskies! Mr and Mrs Fred Cranmer Samuel Vojtek Mr. and Mrs Paul Reed PAUL THOMPSON'S TEXACO Minor Engine Repairs-Brake Jobs Exhaust Systems Work Guaranteed HAROLD F. LAIRD PHOTOGRAPHY Cor. Comrie Briggs Street Johnstown, New York 12095 Ph. (518)762-1821 Portraits, Weddings, Passports Summit View Rd., Gloversville, N.Y. 725-7961 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB Friendship Is Our Middle Name. I.F.C. Wishes You The Best Of Luck!! M. Nyland, Pres. Mrs. J. Oare. Advisor. V. Smith. Vice. Pres 210 General Insurance 30 South Main Street Gloversville. New York 12078 Phone: 725-8419 MONTONEY'S GARAGE.INC. 135 E. State Street Gloversville. New York Telephone 725-8023 Congratulations Class Of '82 TUMMY BUSTER Telephone (518)725-5313 Corner Rt. 30A And Second Ave. JAMES MARTIN, JR Game Room Soft And Hard Ice Cream Frozen Yogurt Martin And Holloway, Inc. Every Insurance Service 29 West Fulton Street Gloversville. N.Y. 12078 211 LOHSE FLORISTS Teleflora-City wide Delivery Silks, Fresh Or Dried 98 East State St. 725-2623 Landscaping Congratulations Class Of '82 HUGH J. DONLON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 21 N. Main Street Gloversville RICHARD C. GREENE, INC. Be Some One Special Insurance Service Take An Gloversville. N.V. Industrial Arts Course Fun in the Fifties Scitomord's Spring production this year. Grease , is about teenagers in the fifties. Have you ever wondered what students in the fifties did for fun? On Friday or Saturday nights, one of the most popular things to do was to go to the movies at “The Glove theatre Afterwards, it was fun to grab a bite to eat. or sip a soda at one of the many local soda shops, which includ- ed Nicholson's. Washburn's, or Pedrick's. Once inside, you would find the juke box playing Rock Around the Clock or The High and the Mighty , while everyone talked and enjoyed their food and drink Another popular thing to do was to attend school hops . Usualy a disc jockey played current tunes for music to dance by. but occasionally a band was hired One of the most popular deejays to work at the Re- cord Hops was Boom Boom Brannigan. At the old Lexington School on Lexington Avenue, many activities took place In the evenings, teenagers could be found roasting hot dogs and singing around a campfire during the summer Downtown Glovers ville was a good place to shop Among the stores patronized by teenagers were Arger- singer's. Jack and Jill, .and Martin and Naylor's. After a good day of shopping, hot dogs could be bought at the old New York Lunch, across the street from their present location Sports played a big part in a fifties high-schooler's life. Football games at Darling Field were always exciting on a Saturday afternoon. Winter basketball games, held at Park Terrace, drew large, spirited crowds Pep rallys were held before big games After the Johnstown - Gloversville game. cars, decorated with school colors, paraded through the streets of both cities, blaring their horns. Some- times teenagers joined in a mile long bunny hop through the streets of town after the game. Good times were the rule during the fifties, and every- one usually had a safe time. too. 212 PEERLESS TANNING CO, INC. Congratulations Class Of '82 Custom Tanners CARA LEE BRIDALS • Suede 8c Grain • Glove Garment Leathers Ext. 2nd Ave. and Rt. 30A Arterial Plaza Gloversville, N.Y. 725-2414 24 Briggs St. 762-8114 Johnstown. N.Y. 12095 GRACE'S PLACE Thee Store Gifts And Crafts And Yarn Thank You For Stopping In To Buy From Me. 50 N. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. 725-1023 TONY'S EXXON STATION 283 E. Fulton Street Telephone 725-1820 Atlas Tires- Atlas Batteries All Minor Repairs CORDONE'S INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF FINE BEVERAGES SINCE 1900 Also distributing Miller lit low«n6rou Schmidt Tig r Al Mofiom GokJ«n A I P ls Kn k«rb0Ck«r Rh«ingo d If you ve got the time we ve got the beer 233 N MAIN STREET GLOVERSVILLE NEW YORK 518-725-3158 Compliments Of BRENNAN'S DISCOUNT LIQUOR STORE Rt. 30A Johnstown 213 VAVRICK'S BAKERY Come Enjoy A Delightful New Dining Experience 181 North Main St. Gloversville 725-8524 North Main St. Downtown Gloversville's Fine New Restaurant Owners: Joe 8t Sandra Vavrick Cakes - Weddings Best Wishes Class Of '82 PETER’S OIL 1 Cayadutta St. Gloversville JXDUIVIjOF TIRES FOR THE LONG RUN Prepare Yourself For A Career In Marketing Be A Leader DECA Developing Future Leaders In Marketing And Distribution Civic Consciousness Leadership Development Vocational Understanding Social Intelligence Congratulations To Our Graduating Seniors School Store: Work And Have Fun Advisor: R. Gibbons, Manager: L. Pepe Bookkeeper: C. Williams 214 The Vuden Portrait ITie Varden Portrait is a timeless commemorat he of your graduation Your Varden portrait will speak with distinction, for over 30 years. tin- name Varden has meant the ultimate in portraiture. W hen you graduate, don't settle for less. IKiinuirli- � r«kk«i ©MAAED (Parenthood Congratulations Class Of 1982 From FULTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE association OF FULTON COUNTY BERKSHIRE MOTORS 257 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, New York 773-7303 725-8212 725-9915 Best Wishes To The Class Of '82 From MOHAWK CANDY TOBACCO CO. Amsterdam, New York Distributors Of Wise Potato Chips 216 A COMPUTER REVOLUTION TIFFANY'S HAIR SALON 221 N. Main St. Gloversville 725-7771 R Rackmyre works on a computer terminal while R. Ca- taina looks on. This One's For You '82 It began with the war effort in the forties. Computers were used worldwide to build nu- clear warheads and for other strategic pur- poses. At this time, computers weighed up to thirty tons. Nowadays scientists are develop- ing computers down to the weight and size of a wrist watch. The country most responsible for this ad- vancement in micronics is Japan. Japan in the early sixties developed what is now being used to the highest degree - the microchip. The microchip's purpose is to decrease the amount of space that a computer takes up by storing information in itself that would other- wise take up a lot of room. Not only businesses, but also households now have their own computers. One reason for this is that computers are much cheaper now and more people can afford them. Thirty years ago. computer prices ranged from $200 to millions of dollars. Also, many people enjoy us- ing computers to simplify their lives. At the present time, the United States major export item is computers. We have witnessed the beginning of the Computer Revolution. Student Government Officers M Hornung. A Travis. A Houghton. J Dresch. M. Tierney; Advisor D Harris. Compliments Of STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOC. DAVIS CASH REGISTERS CO., INC. Congratulations Class Of 1982 217 ELSIE'S BEAUTY LOUNGE INC. 22 S. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. Phones: 725-4010 725-1720 Closed Mondays 10 S. Main St. Phone: Gloversville. N.Y. 12078 518-773-7948 Best Wishes For Your Continued Success BARONET LITHO COMPANY INC. 307 N. Comrie Ave. Johnstown, New York Lisa Papa - Pres. BUSINESS PATRONS Dr and Mrs Naeem Aktar Dr and Mrs Mir G. Khan Compliments Of Al s Pizzaria 201 N Main St. Dr and Mrs Arthur K Brelia Congratulations of '82' Cameo Beauty Salon 93 E. Fulton St. David Clough. M D . Edward Valentine. M D. David Pesses, M.D.. James Vacek. M.D. John M Davin Inc.. Electrical Const Gloversville. N.Y 725-1552 Mr and Mrs Robert L Dorfman Dr and Mrs Thomas Eagan Good Luck Class Of 82' Elmendorf s Upholstery 26 Washington St.. Gloversville 725-8195 John W. Finocan Funeral Home 13 Prospect Ave . Gloversville The Gabeler Agency. Inc 288 North Main Street DICK'S USED CARS 307 S. Main St. Gloversville, N.Y. 725-5783 All Cars 100% Guaranteed 218 Best Wishes DERRICO FARM ART INSURANCE 110 N. Main Street Gloversville, N Y. 725-0611 Congratulations From JONES NAUDIN TRADITIONS The most important tradition, the one that makes Gloversville High School what it is, is the involvement of the faculty with the students. The numerous clubs, sports, and organizations in which faculty as well as students participate, make G.H.S. an unusually active school. School spirit is not something that belongs only to the students, but is something that belongs to ev- eryone in the building. Whether it is rooting for the team, being an advisor, coach, or team member or club member. WE HAVE SPIRIT! Throughout the history of G.H.S. at its “new site on the hill. Seniors have made it their privi- lege to paint The Rock. The Rock reposes on the East side of the hill, on the school grounds, and stands for the strength and solidity of the class. As the years go by. the layers of paint go on. The big game between Gloversville and Johnstown is certainly a tradition. Every year for the past 85 years the Gloversville Huskies and the Johnstown Sir Bills have battled it out Beauty Saloti 26 N. Main St. Gloversville, N Y. 725-9188 on the football field. The rivalry between the two schools is one of the strongest in the state. Traditions are an important part of having an active and invoived student body. While it is essential to hang onto some of the old tradi- tions. new traditions must be established so that future generations will have not only a knowledge of their school's past, but also a living history of growing and changing tradi- tions. 219 BUSINESS Dr and Mrs David G Handron Best Wishes Class of '82 Best of Everything Dr and Mrs G W Irmisch Congratulations Class of '82 From the Jean Joint Good Luck Class of '82 John R Kearney. M D Compliments of Dr. and Mrs Robert Kemp MCA Manufacturing Gloversville. N Y 725 - 0604 Congratulations to the Class of '82 Dr and Mrs John A Mycek NichoTs. GloversviHe - Amsterdam Reliable Auto Parts 314 S. Mam Street 725 - 3176 Rossbach Shoes Best Wishes Class of '82 Dr and Mrs F.J. Satano Best Wishes Class of '82 PATRONS Sammons Communications. Inc E S P N + C N N + H.B.O + Movie Channel Marjorie Santella Good Luck Class of '82 Sawyer and Mackey Realty. Inc. 40 N. Mam St.. Gloversville 725 - 1067 Jacob Schulman and Co. Best Wishes H.W Smith Leather Services. Inc Box 868 Gloversville. N Y W.l Trevett Co.. Inc. Moore Paints - Pointing Supplies - Wallpapers Van's Harley Davidson 432 S Mam St 725 - 3698 Looking Ahead to '82 Dr and Mrs Donald H Wilsey Congratulations Class of '82 Dr and Mrs Yvars James E. Zullo. M.D Robert G Tamsett. O. D. Good Luck To The Class Of '82 From THE FELICITA CLUB 220 Above: Two early copies of Gloversville High School's The Oracle in Miss Kathleen Merritt's collection. Right: Miss Merritt, interviewed on page 203, points to a painting of the former Glo- versville High School, now the Administration Building and House III of Estee Middle School. Gloversville Teachers A s s o c i crH o n Condnaumiij S rv lCeS Suppor-V of Ac-Kvifies and Chan 221 Congratulations, Seniors! GLOVERSViLLE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION NOSS Hk ‘ OUR NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR The Board of Education Front: Lucy Trombley. Joan Esper. Dorothy Getman, Harold Morrell Back John Baker. Bart Cerasuolo. George R. Krahl. Warren Dennie. Charles Peck, Joseph Aul. The Gloversville Enlarged School District has a new Su- perintendent - Mr. George R. Krahl. Mr. Krahl received his A.A. Degree from Graceland College in Iowa, his B.A. De- gree from the University of Michigan, and his M.S. Degree from Niagara University. He is currently working towards his Ph. D. at Syracuse University. Mr. Krahl has worked his way up the ladder, beginning with his teaching and serving as a guidance counselor in Michi- gan, and continuing with his being an assistant principal and assistant superintendent in Oneida, then serving as super- intendent in the Warsaw Cen- tral School District for three and a half years. Mr. Krahl's duties as Superin- tendent include acting as the chief executive, delegating work, and providing for effec- tive and efficient manage- ment of the school district. One of the major problems Mr. Krahl has to deal with here is the declining enrollment in the Gloversville schools, which can affect where students attend school and how much resi- dents must pay in school taxes. Our new Superintendent be- lieves that education should in- clude two basic things: to learn the necessary skills to live in so- ciety, and to gain the incen- tive to venture on to new things. A plaque in Mr. Krahl's office sums this up: We give our children two things: one is roots, and the other is wings. Frank Woodworth A.B , M.A.. Albany. Assistant Superintendent for Curricu- lum ond Instruction Ernest Hutt: BS , Syracuse. M E., St. Lawrence; Assistant Superintendent for Business. 224 G.H.S. ADMINISTRATION As I look over the past nine months in which I have been Principal. I find that I am very busy, very involved, and continually concerned about the students at G.H.S.. I find my work professional- ly and personally rewarding and enjoy every min- ute of it. I wish the seniors would take time to reflect on the good things that have happened to them during their four years at Gloversville High School, and I hope that they will retain these reflections as fond memories. Jack T. DeWeese, Principal Jack DeWeese B S . Wagner College; M S. Oneonta; Princi- pal Being successful involves goal setting. What do you want to be successful with: your educa- tion, a job, a car. family life. . . .? Set your own goals and write them down. What is an appropriate time frame for each goal? Will you allow two weeks, two years, ten years? Now set priorities. Focus your time and effort on what counts most. Use time carefully, it is easy to waste. At certain times do selected things only. These steps can turn goals into reali- ty. Determination and perseverance count most. Many famous people, such as Albert Einstein and Abraham Lincoln, have met with failure and frus- tration early in their careers, but succeeded later in life. Determination can overcome almost any obstacle. Hang in there and get on with your goals! James Proper, Assistant Principal James Proper B.S.. Oneonta. M S New Paltz. Assistant Princi- pal 225 THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT The Guidance Department at Gloversville High School has gone through some changes. Mr. Ash- line has become the Department Chairman, and Mr. Hollenbeck has been joined by Mrs. Harris, who replaced Mr. DeWeese when he took over the Principal's position. As Guidance Counselors, Mr. Ashline, Mr, Hol- lenbeck, and Mrs. Harris offer valuable informa- tion and help to many students. Seniors especial- ly benefit from the counselor's help with career choices, college choices, and placement. Un- derclassmen benefit through the scheduling of courses during their high school years. When nec- essary, our counselors also provide help to stu- dents facing scholastic or personal problems. Donald Ashline B.S. Plattsburgh. M S. Siena. Guidance De- partment Chairman. 226 MRS. HARRIS: A CHEERFUL ADDITION As bewildered as the Fresh- men when she first arrived, Mrs. Elaine Harris quickly became in- volved and entangeled in her new job. For the first two weeks she was submerged be- neath students' schedules, problems, teachers, and par- ents. Mrs. Harris described her beginning of the school year as very hectic and unpredict- able, but she considers this in- evitable as a period of adjust- ment. Many problems are present- ed daily to Mrs. Harris, and she attacks each one with zeal and confidence, helping each student make the choice that is best for him or her. Not all problems have one definite solution, but with Mrs. Harris on the job, you can be sure she'll advise you in the best ways that she is capable of. Mrs. Harris has recently vis- ited several colleges to contin- ue her education in the field of guidance. She is finding out about students' lives, the prob- lems they face, and about im- portant tests - S.A.T.s, Regents, Achievement tests - taken by G.H.S. students Mrs Elaine Harris The 1982 Oracle staff takes this opportunity to welcome Mrs. Harris, and to wish her suc- cess in her work at G.H.S. OUR AMAZING OFFICE SECRETARIES Mrs Sue Wemple: Secretary to the As- sistant Principal Mrs Stewart Attendance Secretary Mrs JoAnn Bagnoli; Secretary to the Principal 227 The Health Department The Health Office is probably one of the busiest areas in the school, with responsibilities for every student which include physical exams, screening tests, first aid, and health coun- seling. When asked about her job as school nurse, Mrs. Putnam said: “At times it is frustrating, but more often it is rewarding. Far left Mrs Putnam busy ot her desk Left Dr Esper takes Karl Hansen's pulse Dr John Esper. school physician Below Mrs Patricia Schrep- pel. attendance aide Mrs Shirley Putnam, school nurse Below: Mrs Mary Buanno. nurse's assistant 228 REMEDIAL PROGRAM Mrs Kincaid. Reading Mr Wemple. Special Education Mrs Knapp, Writing and Math aide Mrs Nicolella. Special Education Mrs. McDowell. Writing Mrs Agosta. Reading aide The remedial program at Gloversville High School is run by seven people: Mr. Wemple. who teaches special educa- tion; Mrs. Nicolella. who teach- es remedial math, social stud- ies, and language arts. Mr. Wizes. who teaches remedial math; Mrs. McDowell, who teaches writing skills, and Mrs. Kincaid, who teaches reading. The program is assisted by two aides: Mrs. Agosta. who helps with the reading program, and Mrs. Knapp, who is a writing and math aide. All the teach- ers and aides work well to- gether to make the remedial program a successful smooth- running operation. Mr Wizes. who tedches remediol math, helps a student with her work 229 ENGLISH THE CHAIRMAN Answering cryptic questions fired at me by a committee of eight teachers and administrators was an important step in being hired as the chair- man of the English Department. As I faced these people, my colleagues in education. I found my- self almost enjoying the pressure of answering spontaneously, of being put on the spot to re- spond to important concerns. The prelude to this group interview included updating my resume, discussing my ideas with several administrators and the former depart- ment chairman, and replying in writing to several pages of questions on everything from the philos- ophy of education to my reactions to bullies in the classroom. This whole process took several months to complete, ultimately. I was hired. Then things started to happen fast. I soon discovered what the position really entailed. Left Laura Moyer: Department Chairman. A B. Susquehana, Pa . M A . Bread Loaf College of English. Vt, English Lit.. Per- plexing Adolescence. English 10. Maragaret Kincaid. B A. Syracuse. M S.. Albany. Testing. Remedial Read- ing John Metallo B A . Niagara U.. Practi- cal language, Journalism. Sports. DA. English Paul Reed B S Mansfield St Tchrs Coll, M S Oneonta. American Lit. Writer's World. English 230 SPEAKS . . . Now, although I am never quite certain of what might happen next, there are some responsibil- ities that I can always count on: ordering supplies for the department, verifying that each student is enrolled in the proper English Class, supervising textbook purchases, evaluating teaching meth- ods of the English staff, keeping up to date on new ideas and requirements in the field, imple- menting State mandated programs and tests, overseeing the English curriculum, teaching in the classroom, and generally keeping fourteen inter- esting and divergent personalities of the English staff contented and productive. While many of these tasks are directed toward the faculty, there are, of course, many satisfying involve- ments with the students, both in and out of the classroom. I work with all kinds of people and do all kinds of things. Because I enjoy working with people, I find my job an interesting blend of tasks. Some I can perform admirably; some I find most challenging, some I discover are totally baffling. Laura Moyers Right Mrs Seymour and Mrs Young caught during a fire drill DEPARTMENT Katherine Cordovano BA. Pace Col- lege. Mythology. Language for Life. Lit- erary Masters, Practical Language Doris Schultz B.S . Oswego. American Literature. People. English Thomas Lachanski B A . Oneonta. Practical Language. Literature of the West. English 231 Mrs Seymour's first period class includ- ing T Jones. C. Buyce. B Smith and B Giblin. learning their ABC's Left Carol Young B S . Skidmore. Eng- lish Carolyn Tierney B A Nazareth Col- lege. English Literature. English Joann Smith BA. Russell Sage. English Right Mrs McDowell offers Mike Ed- wards some advice Above Mrs Cordovano always pro- vides plenty of reading material 232 Miss Smith is an expert at removing caps m class Right Renate McDowell BA, Barring- ton College M A . Michigan State U.. Testing. Remedial Writing, Right Linda Seymour BA,, Albany. Language for Life, Short Story. English David Montague BA. U. of Vermont. M A . Albany Short Story. Language for Life. American Lit . Writer's World. Public Speaking 233 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT For the past thirty years, Mr. Homer Chase has been teaching mathematics, and for twenty six years he has been teaching at Gloversville High School. Having also served as Mathematics De- partment Chairman for twenty - two years, Mr. Chase has seen many changes. Included among the changes for the better is the improvement in the preparation for teaching noted by Mr. Chase in the younger teachers, and the increased teacher participation in school sys- tem policy making. Students, however, seem to show less respect for themselves and for each other, and Mr. Chase is concerned about this, and in the waste of time and abilities that follow, especially since so many opportunities for advancement now ex- ist. Mr Chase finds it most rewarding when former students tell him he has played a part in their achievements. To the graduating seniors of 1982, he offers this advice: There are a lot of good things to be enjoyed in this world if you are willing to expand your horizons. Homer E Chase BE. Keene Teachers College, M S . Colora- do University, Calculus. Math . Department Chairman 2J4 Mr Rivenburgh's math class caught solving problems Manon Board way B S . Oneonta MS. Albany Algebra. General Math. Ge- ometry Richard Holmlund B S . M S Albany; Al- gebra. Geometry. Trigonometry Frederick Rivenburgh. Jr B.S.. On- eonta. MS Albany. General Math. Geometry. Trigonometry Edward Subtk BA. M S Potsdam. Computer Science. General Math. Math. Samuel Vojtek B S Albany. General Math. Algebra Peter Wizes B A Utica College of Syra- cuse Univ . Remedial Math. General Math 235 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Robots Run Factory . . . Third World Countries Have Food Could these things be possible m the year 2000° Mr Arpin thinks so! He says that there are many advances in science today Here are just a few Fertilizers: There is a man from R.P I in Troy named Profes- sor Harteck. said Mr Arpin. who has come up with a very economical fertilizer The fertilizer is made from oxygen and nitrogen in the air instead of natural gas This is great for Third World countries because they can afford this cheap fertilizer, and now maybe they can grow their own food instead of importing it! Robots: Robots are a fast growing fad in America today There is a factory being developed by the Air Force that will be completely run by robots. said Mr Arpin Many people have a theory that m 15 to 20 years, fifteen percent of all manufacturing in our country will be done by robots Calculators are another big fad In 1973. the Standard T 1-30 calculator was being sold for $300 . said Mr Arpin The other day I saw it on sale for $10 98! This decrease in price is caused by the advancement in silicone chips m calculators Bell Laboratories are using x-rays with silicon chips to make them better . Mr Arpin said This may make calculators 100 times cheaper He added, The one thing going for our country is technology . Robots and calculators may be- come the new cheap labor here. John L. Arpin B.S . Milton College. ME.. Keene St Teachers College Earth Science. Science. Department Chairman Thomas Oughton B S Maine Maritime Academy. MS . Union. General Sci- ence. Physics. Angelo Fmaten BS Oneonta. M S Union. Chemistry. Donald Kaiser BS Oneonta. M S Union. General Science. Earth Science 236 Susan Gaylord: B S.. Brockport. Health KennethKurzweil BA.M A Albany. Bi- ology Robert litz: B A Gannon College. Biol- ogy John Bottisti B.S.. Oneonta, MS. Union. General Science. Biology Debbie Darling and Sue Shell help Mr Kaiser correct papers George Sylvester BS University of Maine; General Science. Chemistry SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Michael Brenno B.S.. Geneseo. Asian Studies Brett Collins B.S.. Brockport. M S. Elmi- ra. Asian Studies Anthony Corsini BA. M.A Albany. American Studies David Fisher B A . Ohio Wesleyan. M A . Brown. Great Issues. Gen Math Donald Harris. B A . U. of Md . M.A. Al- bany. American Studies. Adv Gov't. Joel Huntzmger A.B.. Hartwick. M.A Al- bany. European Studies. Sociology. Robert Messina BA.. M.A. Albany. American and European Studies. SURVIVING PETERSON Zone Peterson. Department Head A.B.. Albany. M A . Ariz St U.. European Studies. You Law, Anc. Hist, European Studies Mr. Peterson is in himself an experience. To get through one of his courses, you must be able to change. He has incredible insight, and he is an expert at analyzing character. He will easily spot your weak points, and he will persistently work at strengthening them. To survive, you must learn to be resourceful, poised, self-confident, and per- ceptive. He prepares you not only for the final exam in Social Studies but also for life. He equips you with the skills needed to get along in the world. It cannot be denied that his courses are hard; he is very demanding. You must learn to think and reason; he will test your abilities to the ut- most. He will entertain you, but beneath the fun he is putting across serious concepts. It is neces- sary to work hard, but it is worthwhile to do so. After finishing his course you may be exhausted, but you can be proud of yourself. But, as when finishing any great task, there is a sense of sad- ness upon its completion. Though you may not enjoy Mr. Peterson while you have him. you will certainly miss him afterwards. Patricia Michalski B.S.. Geneseo. M.L.S.. Albany; Anthropolgy, Great Is- sues. European Studies Claudette Sylvester B S E.. U. of Maine; Aston Studies. American Studies John S. Van Arnam: B A . Potsdam. M.A. Albany; Great Issues. Minorities, European Studies 239 ORACLE HONORS Above: Gene Valk. former Gloversville High School Librar- ian. who retired after 19 years at G.H.S.. Oracle 82 thanks Miss Valk for her dedicated service, and wishes her many happy years of retirement. Above left: John Wilkinson hands out one of his famous tests. Left: Richard Adach: iQue hace usted? 240 Five The Oracle recently inter- viewed four teachers who have taught for many years. Mr. Wilkinson, who teaches driver education at G.H.S., has taught for twenty years. He commented with a smile that the best way to survive teach- ing was to just do your job! Mr. Cranmer. mechanical drawing and architectural drafting teacher, has taught for seventeen years. His advice to seniors: Don't let your edu- cation cease with high school. Continue with your education. There is no limit to what you can learn. Mr. Adach, chairman of the Language Department and Spanish teacher, has taught for twenty-eight years, half of them at G.H.S. . He advises seniors to take advantage of every opportunity . . to make your future as interesting and enjoyable as possible. Mr. Adach's message to the facul- ty is to: Keep faith and hope in the youth here at G.H.S. He also encouraged them to keep doing the terrific job you have been doing with our youth here. Mrs. Hesser, who has taught for thirty years, the last fifteen at G.H.S., teaches music. Her advice to seniors: The realities of what you'll be doing in the real world are quite different from those you have dealt with at the high school. Enjoy the freedom that you have in high school, but use it wisely, so that you are prepared for the real world once you graduate. Her advice to the faculty? Be reasonable, tolerant, and have a sense of humor. Above The benevolent Mr Cranmer Mrs Hesser: Do. re. mi . . . 241 LANGUAGES Command of a second language opens doors to travel and more exciting jobs. When you are in a foreign country, you feel more at home if you know the language. You can communicate more easily and increase the pleasure of your visit. Many jobs require the use of a second lan- guage; it can be the key to an interesting ca- reer. You can gain a better command of your own language by studying another. You become more aware of grammatical structure, usage, and semantics. Your speech and thoughts be- come more precise. A second language broadens your horizons and gives you a deeper appreciation of other cultures. You learn tolerance for other cultures; each culture has its own customs, traditions, thought patterns, and values, different from your own. You stop judging the world solely in the terms of your own experience. Richard C. Adach: BA. M.A., Albany: Department Chairman; Spanish “Spanish really isn't that hard! cajoles Mrs Adams 242 Katherine Adams B A.. Cornell; M.A . Colorado St. U.. Spanish. Mary Lewis; B A.. Le Moyne College; Latin. Mary Jane Fredericks B A . Albany; French Nancy Scarselletta B.A.. Siena. M.A.. Middlebury: French Graffitti in French? Where did they learn such words?” Miss Scarselletta is a stickler for details. 243 Business Department Typewriters, adding machines, ledgers, short- hand books and textbooks are some of the basic tools in the Business Department. But what makes this one of the most productive departments in G.H.S.? Desire. The desire to become a good secretary or type sixty to one hundred words a minute; the desire to become a bookeeper or an accountant. Plus good teachers who also have desire- the desire to help students. With this desire students can apply their knowl- edge to a business related job after graduation. They can also further their business career by going to a business college for two to four years depending on what degree they wish to obtain. Many students take business courses such as typing and shorthand even if they do not plan to have business as a major sequence. The reason for this is that having the basic skills of typing and shorthand can help them in any career they may choose. Frank A loele Department Chairman. B.S . M S.. Albany, Typ- ing. Business Law. Shorthand y John Callahan BS. Thomas College. M S Albany: Typing. Office Practice James Murdico: BS . M S., Albany; Bookkeeping. Personel Typing 244 Right Mr Fyfe looks in his book to find the right answer Mrs Barbara Reppenhagen B.S. Russell Sage. M S Albany. Shorthand. Secre- tarial Practice Robert Gibbons: B.S. Hart wick M A Al bany. Business Dynamics. Distributive Marketing. Advanced Marketing. Mr Gibbons is getting down to busi- ness Mrs Reppenhagen is in very well with her students David Fyfe B.S Albany Business Math. Bookkeeping 245 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs Lucille Sanford: B.S Cortland. MS. Ithaca; Physical Education Robert Gould: BS.. MS.. Cortland; Physical Education. Miss Joan Tootell B.S.. University of New Hampshire: Physical Education. Gym: Why Is If Mandatory? All G.H.S. students are required to take gym. Some students enjoy this break from their studies. They are glad to have an opportunity to social- ize, and they enjoy the chance to exercise and have fun. Other students dislike gym, seeing little sense in taking time out from a busy schedule to put on gym clothes and play games. They are resentful of being forced to participate. But exercise is essential to good health. Often, unless they are involved in a sport, students do not exercise enough to keep physically fit. The state requires that schools include some kind of physical activity in their curriculums, as an effort to promote physical fitness and good health. Team sports also promote teamwork, one of the essential skills needed to succeed in life. a ft Willicm Wcrd, Depcrtment Chairman; B.S.. Springfield Phys- ical Education RELATED ARTS: INDUSTRIAL ARTS Michael Di Caterino B S. Oswego. Woodworking Mr Cranmer isn't having much luck with the tape Frederick R Cranmer B.S.. M S Buffalo Mech Drawing. Metals. Plastics. Furni- ture Refinishing RELATED ARTS Mrs Margaret Conrey Glovemaking Below Mr Jerome comments on how well Sherri sketches Mrs Bonnie Kearns B.S Buffalo: Human Development. Home Economics. Walter Jerome M.A . Albany; Studio Art. Drawing and Pamting John Wilkinson: B.S.. Buffalo. M.A. New York University; Driver Education. Mrs Jane Kauffman B S.. New Paltz. M E.. University of Pittsburgh. Ceramics. Crafts MUSIC Mrs LoisHesser B S.. M S Potsdam. Mu- sic Therory. Chorus. Norman Clo B S Ithaca. Music Lessons Band The G.H.S. Music Program is one to admire. Divisions of the music program include Con- cert Band. Jazz Band. Choir, and Music Theory. The Bands and Choir rehearse on a daily basis and perform at three an- nual concerts in December. March, and June. They also perform an abbreviated pro- gram for G.H.S students and teachers, usually on the day of the concert. The Concert Band has nearly 100 members, the choir, 25 members; and the Jazz Band. 22. Music Theory, taught by Mrs. Hesser, deals with the rudi- ments of music, including chords, modes key signatures, and basic four part harmony. Students then go on to writing individual compositions. Instrumentalists or vocalists interested in further music study apply to more ad- vanced bands, orchestras, and choral groups. Area All- County Band and Chorus, Area All-State. All-State, and the Lions Club Youth Band are sev- eral such organizations. Of course not all who apply and audition are accepted, but it is good for the experience of au- ditioning. NYSSMA (New York State School of Music Associ- ation) holds individual compe- titions, which involve playing solos for an adjudicator who determines your score. G.H.S. can be proud of its admirable music program. Many students have continued their music education at col- lege and some have found music a rewarding career. 249 MEDIA CENTER Katherine Orleanski B.S.. Oneonta. GeneValkB.E . Oneonlo; M L S .. Alba- M.S., L.I.V.; Librarian ny: Librarian Today information accumu- lates at a tremendous rate. It is not necessary to memorize all of this information, but it is im- portant to know how to locate it; media skills are essential. One should know how to use the card catalog and Reader's Guide, be familiar with the Dewey Decimal System, and be able to operate a microfilm viewer. Computer Skills are also an asset. The G.H.S. library and media center provide ac- cess to a broad field of infor- mation, but it is up to you to find the information you need. Our library is an excellent re- source center, but you must know how to use its resources. 25f Janis Vietri, Library Aide Audio Visual: Michael DiCatenno (Supervisor) SPECIAL EDUCATION Richord Wemple A B , M A . Albany Phyllis Nicolelia B.S.. Empire State Col- lege Cathy Mulhall and Jackie Hillman are helped by Mr Wemple CAFETERIA AIDES AND Betty Wentworth. Eunice Teetz. Beverly Bellinger. Dorothy Ferraro. Shirley VanDerSluy. Virginia Keller 252 Front: Dot Di Marco. Sandy Bowers. Jo Klempa. Bev Reters- dorf. Shirley Diodato. SaHy Smith. Back Jeanne Brown. Ginny McCue. Linda Bruce. Carol Allen. Bev Ellis. Donna Teetz. CUSTODIAL STAFF Many visitors to G.H.S. are impressed with how clean it is . . Thanks to our custodial staff, we can be proud of our school's appearance. It is not an easy job to keep a building as large as G.H.S. looking spic and span; in addition to the regular maintenance chores, our custodians must daily bat- tle litter, graffitti, and vandal- ism. They also take care of the school grounds, they mow the lawn, pick up litter, and keep everything looking nice. With- out our excellent custodail staff, our school could be a dump. Front Bill Quinones. Percy Baird. Cal White. Victor Tubbs. Back Leona Christiano. Eythle Mraz, Edith Quackenbush. Harold McGuire, Timothy Auspelmeyer HALL MONITOR Cafeteria Aides: Mrs. James. Mrs. Beck. Mrs Perrella Missing: MaryAnn Jensen Carol Swart THIS BOOK The 1982 Oracle staff hopes that you will have looked through this yearbook realizing that it is about you. your feelings, your environment. Through photos and copy, our staff has tried to bring back memories and create a picture of your year. We also hope that by looking at the Oracle, each class will relate its contents to themselves. Freshmen will remember their first days at G.H.S.- the new faces they saw, the new friends they made, the new activities they became involved in. We hope sophomores have thought of how they have changed and grown since their Fresh- man year. Juniors, after reading this yearbook, should appreciate their accomplishments and think of new challenges to take and goals to reach to make their final year at G.H.S. the best ever. CHORus To the Seniors: the Oracle staff realizes how important this yearbook is for you. We hope that with the help of Oracle '82 you will look back on your high school years with pride. We also hope that you will use what you have learned in high school to make your life a success. The 1982 Oracle staff hopes, too, that the fac- ulty, administration, and staff will also look back at the year through the Oracle pages and feel a sense of accomplishment, realizing the part you have played in furthering the growth and educa- tion of young people. Your deserve a great deal of credit for your hard work, patience, and con- cern. The Oracle '82 staff has worked very hard to convey these messages to you. This book is for you- use it to look back on your accomplishments and forward to new achievement.