Greater Lowell Regional Vocational High School - Yearbook (Tyngsboro, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1976 volume:

• • ROBERT SCHOOL COMMI - x - — GEdfcGE J. GATH. JR « ' « •£ jjr chairman jGT HAROLD 0;B£LiI «s«oto««H | Q P VICE CHAIRMAN 3 Sd MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN LOWELL secretary WILLIAM J. COLLINS oifTCTot of imror frtiomiCL tznwczt CHARLES P. CON LON OlfffCTOff Of VOCATIONAL coocation AfCHITCCT ORUMMEY ROSANE ANDERSON. INC. wCllCSLfr. MiSftCNflCTTI FORMER COMM VICTORIA BOTAN Lovtii FRANK HANCHETT B.MTmc JAMES A. DINGLE rmtioMMw JOSEFH H. HARNE � � e� r HELEN G. DRONEY Lowell LLOYD KIBERD 00mT� � lt BRENDAN J. FARRINGTON LOwru GEORGE D.KOULOHERAS LOwELl FRANK J. KRAWCZYK 0 « c� t i HNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EE MEMBERS tEEDER DiircTdi BERNARD M. BETTENCOURT 5«� CIT james (Carles dadoly oimTinc HELEN BUYO FEENEY C« C«t OANIEL PATRICK KANE LOVCU CLEMENT GREGORY MCDONOUGH UVtU JERRY W. CARPENTER DltCCTOB or ClHlCVlIH KATHLEEN G. DELANEY oitcetoo or vocational cdocatiob ocncoal CORT • ACtOt WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO , INC •••watToa. mitioiinn ' EE MEMBERS IkMES F. MCMAHON k««tU IINEST A. MERCIER then ITRICK J. MOQAN item. INSTANCE Q.MURFHY (licit U L. J. ROBINSON i« ui ALAN A. SHERBURNE mcttCMM RUFERT E.STANGROOM tmiitmi. LOIS STARBIRO (intuit FRANCIS X. SULLIVAN imtamm Photo Compliments of Mrs. Cathy Morse Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical High School Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 1976 Contents Introduction P. 4 Seniors P. 18 Faculty P. 42 Athletics P. 60 Activities P. 88 Prom P. 98 Graduation P. 106 2 1976 Gryphon The staff wishes to thank the following people for their assistance in making this book a reality: Mr. Thomas Adie and Mr. Arthur Ouellette of the Printing Dept, for their technical help; Mr. Dale Schribner and Mrs. Cathy Morse who were always ready with a camera when their talents were needed; Paul Champagne, Staff Photographer; Mr. J. Joseph Donovan of Keller Yearbooks; Mr. John Davies, Mr. Walter Yettman, Mrs. Shelia Flynn and all the photographers of Loring Studios; and, finally, the Administration, Faculty, Staff, and student body who made this book possible. Paul Champagne Student Photographer 3 What will I remember as I look back in the future to my High School years? Will I remember only the happy times and forget the disappointments? Will I remember the years as they were? What did I do with my time during those years? Did I form lasting friendships with others that will carry over into future years? Will the experiences I shared with others be forgotten and never be of benefit to me in a more serious later life? 6 7 Did I leave my mind open to receive the thoughts and opinions of others? Did I use my talents to their fullest extent? Will I remember the good times of shared laughter that came from such simple things as friendship or enjoying the warm Spring sun? Wasn’t I a part of them? What will I remember? September 7 saw an overflow crowd of visitors join with a number of state officials to help celebrate the dedication of our school. The main address was delivered by former Superintendent — Director Robert R. Reeder who discussed the great investment made for the future by the four communities that make up the regional district and praised the school committee for “its insistence on the innovative goals that would make this school one of the best in the nation, a model, using the best knowledge of all the experts in the field. Commissioner of Education Gregory R. Anrig spoke on the economic benefits that vocational education held for the students and community, calling our school “an example to the other schools in the Commonwealth . . . occupational education will be first class education.” The Brendan J. Farrington Instructional Media Center, named in memory of a former member of the Regional Planning Board and Lowell School Committee, was dedicated by Attorney William H. Sullivan; the Freedom Shrine, which was donated by The Exchange Club of Lowell, was dedicated by Dr. Ernest Herrman and Dr. Earl Sharfman, Co-Chairmen of the Freedom Shrine Presentation, assisted by Captain Thomas Kelleher, President, and Mr. Roger Dumont, Immediate Past President, of The Exchange Club. 14 Kathleen G. Delaney Director of Vocational Education The editors and staff ot the 1976 Gryphon proudly and appreciatively dedicate this yearbook to the woman who for forty years has given of her services to the education of the youth of Greater Lowell, Miss Kathleen G. Delaney. First, at Lowell Trade and Vocational High School and then, here at the Regional, Miss Delaney has served the community as an outstanding ex- ample of both a teacher and administrator. Miss Delaney was widely known for her expertise, thoroughness, leadership, and professionalism in Voca- tional Education. Her philosophy was based on respect for the indiv idual, lots of hard work and loyalty to her school. Throughout her professional career, Miss Delaney’s thoughts and unending efforts were concentrated on her students and her school. She stood for excellence in Vocational Educa- tion and honesty in her relations with people. Truly, Miss Delaney is the Regional’s Woman of the Year. The Administration, Faculty, Staff, student body and her many former students join in wishing her joy and happiness in the years to come. 16 Mary J. Kennedy Social Studies Elizabeth A. Hamblett Home Arts Let him above all adopt the attitude of a parent towards his pupils and think of himself as taking the place of those who have committed their children to his charge. He should neither be vicious himself, nor tolerate vice in others. He should be strict without being gloomy, genial without being slack; otherwise the first quality will make him disliked, the second will bring him into contempt. He should have much to say on what is good and honourable; for the more he advises, the less he will punish. He must not be prone to anger, though at the same time he should not ignore faults that need correction; he should be straightforward in his teaching, ready to take trouble, assiduous but not ex- cessively so. He should willingly reply to questions, and should himself question those who do not ask. In praising the compositions of his pupils he should be neither grudging nor effusive; the former causes a distaste for work, the latter complacency. In correcting faults he must not be harsh and certainly not insulting; there are some teachers whose re- bukes give the impression of dislike, and this has the effect of discouraging many from study . . . Pupils rightly instructed regard their teacher with affection and respect. And it is scarcely possible to say how much more willingly we imitate those whom we like. — Quintilian 17 Bruce A. Allaby Electronics Robert W. Allard Printing Peter A. Andrews Carpentry David J. Allard Auto Mechanics Richard D. Almeida Carpentry Dianne T. Arnault Child Care Roger H. Arpin Printing Trinidad R. Atencio Commercial Art Marcel G. Aube Electricity Richard W. Ayotte Auto Mechanics 20 Marc P. Baril Machine Donald R. Belanger Machine Mark P. Bergeron Electricity Allen J. Blais Electronics Dianne M. Barrette Nurse ' s Aide Terrence P. Bell Electronics Ronald P. Bienvenue Carpentry Normand D. Boissoneault Electricity Gisele Boucher Home Arts Russell P. Boucher Welding 21 Michael G. Bourassa Machine Deborah M. Bradbury Home Arts Brenda A. Brule Paint and Paper John K. Bujnowski Carpentry Reginald E. Bourassa Machine Russell J. Boutillier Paint and Paper Benjamin H. Breault Electronics Francis W. Britton Electricity Ronald G. Brackett Drafting Kevin J. Brown Plumbing Gloria T. Brunelle Cosmetology George W. Buote Drafting 22 Michael J. Bureau Power Mechanics John E. Callahan Auto Mechanics Peter M. Capone Machine Ann M. Caunter Cosmetology Timothy S. Campbell Electricity Sandra A. Carragher Nurse’s Aide Elizabeth A. Cerretti Nurse’s Aide Wayne F. Carrigg Drafting Roger J. Chagnon Carpentry Daniel R. Cathcart Food Technology Marc P. Champagne Carpentry 23 Jean R. Chaput Auto Mechanics Gerard R. Chartier Auto Mechanics Joseph D. Coakley Plumbing Robin T. Cloutier Cosmetology Lynn A. Clement Paint and Paper Gary F. Comtois Electricity Brian C. Connerton Electricity Steven F. Cote Machine Robert W. Clough Upholstery Marie B. Comtois Nurse ' s Aide Roland L. Cote Electricity Daniel T. Courchaine Paint and Paper 24 Norman J. Cox Carpentry Michael K. Decker Carpentry Allen J. Delorme Auto Mechanics Donna J. Demers Nurse’s Aide Richard A. Cushion Auto Mechanics Jose B. DeFreitas Auto Mechanics Jeanne M. Demers Nurse ' s Aide Mario A. DeMoura Auto Mechanics Ronald J. Daigle Carpentry Normand J. Daigneault Plumbing 25 David M. Desrosiers Paint and Paper James M. Donnelly Electronics Doris A. Desrosers Child Care Joseph D. Dube Machine George E. Dubois Auto Mechanics David J. Dugas Carpentry Diane M. Dery Cosmetology Elizabeth E. Dery Cosmetology Joseph E. Donovan Carpentry Delores M. Dupre Home Arts 26 Janet A. Dupuis Cosmetology Brian S. Ecklund Electricity Leo A. Faucher Electronics James P. Ferreira Electronics Gerald J. Durand Electricity Kenneth M. Durand Carpentry Thomas G. Dyer, Jr. Electronics Johanna G. Ercolani Food Technology Robert A. Faneuf Machine Michael P. Farrell Carpentry 27 Scott H. Filistowicz Food Technology Ricardo P Fournier Plumbing Hugh S. Gannon Electricity Ronald M. Gelineau Carpentry Ronald J. Gendreau Machine Susan L. Geoffroy Cosmetology Roger R. Gillis Electricity 28 Gary J. Golas Auto Mechanics Kathy J. Gouveia Commercial Art Douglas P. Grady Upholstery Gerald P. Grenon Welding Mark S. Grand Auto Mechanics Joseph F. Guthrie Carpentry Leo J. Grandalski Carpentry Carla J. Haberman Cosmetology Charles B. Greenwood Plumbing Denise G. Hamel Food Technology 29 Vault W. Harmon Paint and Paper John J. Hutcheson Electricity Timothy J. Kelly Paint and Paper Thomas L. Kilmartin Electricity Paul R. Harvey Commercial Art John F. Inglis Auto Mechanics Christine M. Kiernan Cosmetology David Kinney Paint and Paper Brian K. Hebert Plumbing Paul M. Husson Plumbing Kevin R. Jamieson Kathleen M. Kane Auto Mechanics Child Care 30 Patricia A. Klein Paint and Paper David A. Laflamme Electricity Gary J. Lambert Electricity Timothy P. Leahy Electricity Deborah L. Larochelle Cosmetology Suzanne M. Leary Nurse ' s Aide Joanne M. Larose Cosmetology Richard B. Lemoine Carpentry Steven A. Kosiavelon Carpentry Patrick J. Lake Machine Sandra M. Lavie Cosmetology Dennis W. Lepine Upholstery 31 Richard R. Letendre Plumbing Richard A. Littlefield Auto Mechanics Jonathan C. Mahoney Carpentry Donald J. Marchand Printing George J. Liakakos Electricity Paul S. Lucius Auto Mechanics Edward J. Manchenton Electricity David P. Marion Upholstery Gerard J. Marion Plumbing John S. Marshall Machine 32 Mary Elizabeth Masse Child Care Barry W. McAndrews Electricity William McDowell Electricity James G. Megdanis Machine Richard M. McCarthy Paint and Paper John F. McElewee Welding Edward A. Michaud Auto Mechanics Brian A. McGee Auto Mechanics Francis J. Milot Paint and Paper William J. McGreevy Plumbing Robert L. Mireault Carpentry 33 Robert A. Montminy Electricity James F. Morning Electricity Diane M. Moseley Child Care Patrick G. Murphy Paint and Paper James W. Moses Plumbing Steven E. Mroz Carpentry David J. Mullen Machine Shawn P. Murphy Auto Mechanics Steven R. Narbonne Electricity David A. Niemi Auto Mechanics 34 Charles J. Nolan Electronics Jean E. Parent Welding Cynthia E. Pearce Cosmetology Henry G. Perrin Food Technology Wayne J. Noon Electronics Raymond W. Patenaude Auto Mechanics Richard Pennachi Welding Bernard C Perron Electricity James B. Page Electricity Herbert S. Paquette Welding Linda M. Perron Child Care Louis J. Poulin Electronics 35 David P. Rancourt Paint and Paper James A. Ransom Carpentry Raymond K. Richardson Upholstery Robert F. Renk Electricity Janice M. Rondeau Cosmetology Henry G. Ricard Electronics Ronald D. Rondeau Upholstery Kevin P. Richards Carpentry Ronald W. Roper Plumbing 36 Sandra L. Rousseau Home Arts Robert R. Roy Electricity Caillie J. Russell Child Care Daniel J. Sadkowski Plumbing Edward J. Savard Auto Mechanics John Shelzi Auto Mechanics Laura A. Snyder Nurse ' s Aide 37 Leonard R. Stafford Machine James P. Sweeney Electricity Brian J. Stankatis Paint and Paper Robert J. Stagnone Electricity Jay M. Stamp Carpentry Deborah J. Swistak Child Care Normand G. Tanguay Auto Mechanics George J. Tessier Carpentry Thomas M. Teto Food Technology Richard M. Tharpe Electronics 38 Therese R. Therrien Paint and Paper Cynthia A. Thumm Food Technology Diane T. Torpey Commercial Art David R. Townsend Plumbing Henry V. Trudel Machine Mary Vainas Commercial Art Ronald A. Vezina Drafting Mark J. Vigeant Plumbing Debra A. Villandry Child Care 39 Frank R. Walters Auto Mechanics Robert J. Ward Electricity David A. Webster Electricity Katherine M. Welch Cosmetology 40 Thomas M. Weza Electricity Kathleen P Woods Commercial Art John G. Zupkosky Machine Paul J. Albanese Paint and Paper Donald Ducharme Drafting Hugh B. Brady Paint and Paper Kenneth P. Hamel Auto Mechanics Roland O. Demonceau Carpentry Daniel J. Hurley Drafting Charles V. Donehue Electricity Edward J. Jennison Paint and Paper Mary E. Morris Barry J. Redman Nurse ' s Aide Paint and Paper Frank C. Spinnazola Machine 41 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Jerry W. Carpenter Superintendent — Director In Memoriam The man from Oklahoma by way of California has left a legacy of idealism to all who passed h is way. Jerry was a man with great ideas, an organizer, a delegator, a man whose ambitions for helping people led him first to working with the Indians of Hoopa, California and finally to working with the kids of Greater Lowell. Jerry was a leader of people, he was his own man, he had a candor with people which often began an instant friendship. He often said, “If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember who you said what to.” His warmth and humor often won over those whose ideas differed with his. His enthusiasm was contagious. His belief that school was for the kids was evident in every decision he made. When he felt he was right, Jerry Carpenter could withstand a storm of controversy which all men of new ideas must endure. His affection for people, and his appreciation of people is what everyone who knew him will remember. His family and friends remember most, the warmth of his smile, his hearty laughter, and his funny faces which could suddenly change to serious and back as spontaneously as the story he was telling. His love of the outdoors, his “down home” humor and honest wit will be lost for all time. But his goals, his ideas, his dream of the future will endure. His mark in time will be the people of the school he helped create. How they discharge their committment of these ideals only the test of time can say. That he did his best and expected that of every person was characteristic of Jerry Carpenter. 44 William J. Collins Acting Superintendent — Director I wish to extend my warmest greetings and best wishes on future careers, for which you have been prepared for at the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School. Some of you are just beginning the educational process by which a young man or woman enters the world of work, with the training and background they have acquired at Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School. With these basic skills you must make your way, re-applying old training a new way, and learning more new ways to do old things. Many years from now you will look back at your time in school, and some of you may wonder if what you have learned at the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School has any bearing on the world you live in, or the job you do. To you I say: Look at the buildings that are under construction at some future time and see if the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School is anything like the school buildings of tomorrow. Then, go to the best schools available and look at the curriculum and see if the curriculum in these fine schools of tomorrow is like the curriculum used in your school now. Finally, while you’re at the finest schools of the future, look at the teachers and counselors, the administrators, secretaries and support staff and see if the people in this fine school of tomorrow are as enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated as the people in your school, working for you today. If what you see in this future school, at some point in your personal future, looks very much like you school today, then don’t be surprised — It was intended that way. Because you are not being educated for today, but for tomorrow. That is why the facility, curriculum, and people who worked with you were very different from anything you have known before. We are all part of an educational experience, which is to prepare you for life in the 1980’s, 1990 ' s, 2000, and beyond. So if the finest schools of tomorrow are similar to the school you experienced today, then you will be much better equipped to handle the future world you must learn to live in. Some of you sacrificed friends and activities at your home town or city high school to become part of the largest vocational technical school in the country, that was not an easy adjustment. But the world of work is seldom stable anymore, and the adjustment you have made here will make change easier in the future world, a future world where change will be even more prevalent than today. Anything you might have given up by leaving the old to pursue the new in the long run will be more than made up by what you find. The education you are beginning today will fall on minds made fertile at the Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School. And when you take your place beside the tradesmen and tradeswomen of tomorrow, you will be secure in the knowledge that your education has prepared you for life in the future. 45 Sheila A MacMaster Director of Curriculum Michael Pattavina Operations Manager 46 Greater Lowell Regional School Committee Seated: Mr. George J. Gath, Mr. Harold O. Bell, Chairman; Mr. James C. Dadoly, Secretary; Mr. Daniel P. Kane Standing: Mr. Bernard M. Bettencourt, Mr. William J. Collins, Attorney William J. Sullivan, Counsel; Mr. Edward J. Bishop, Mr. George Duncan, T reasurer Mr. Michael J. Sullivan Vice-Chairman Mr. Clement G. McDonough i a a jJJLU t! Business Cluster Front: Ms. Dorothy Gridley, Mr. Paul Siopes, Ms. Mary Burns, Mr. Joseph Allard, Clusterchairman Back: Ms. Judith Reardon, Mr. Edward Yavarrow, Ms. Rosemary Ready, Mrs. Martha Nawn, Mr. Richard larrobino, Ms. Nancy Hicks Construction Cluster 1 1 Front: Mr. Ronald Desjardins, Mr. Michael Laferriere, Mr. Douglas Weilbrenner, Mr. Raymond Metthe, Mr. Dennis Hoffman, Mr. Martin Shea Back: Mrs. Lorraine Christman, Mr. James Moynihan, Mr. Peter Marlowe, Mr. Martin McCann, Mr. Paul Jussaume, Mr. Peter Minicucci, Mr. Armand Lefebvre, Mr. Raymond Sullivan, Clusterchairman; Mr. George Harrington, Mr. Melvin Shurmaster Absent: Mr. Richard Rose, Mr. Ervin Twarog, Mr. Warren Kennedy 48 Graphic Arts Cluster Front: Mr. Gilbert Moran, Clusterchairman; Mr. Carol Shabouin, Mr. Thomas Adie, Mr. Arthur Ouellette Middle: Mrs. Patricia Doris, Mr. Gerard Houle, Mr. James Keddie, Ms. Janet Modeski Back: Mr. Joseph Yamello, Mr. William May, Mr. John Gallagher, Mr. Bryan Leary Absent: Ms. Lois Larock, Mr. Randy Lautenschlager Home Arts Cluster Front: Mrs. Eleanor Royte, Mrs. Margret Sprague, Ms. Marlene Roman, Mrs. Kathleen Howe, Mrs. Nancy Brumagin Back: Ms. Gail Mizner, Mrs. Kathleen Hill, Mrs. Lois Starbird, Clusterchairwoman; Mrs. Janet Georges, Mrs. Dorothy Lafionatis, Mrs. Mabel Gibson 49 Language Arts Cluster Front: Mr. Edward Morris, Mr. Robert Redding, Mrs. Mary Ann Coravos, Mrs. Terry Nicholson, Ms. Eleanor Heifetz Back: Ms. Kerry Cavallaro, Ms. Janice Shaw, Mrs. Kathleen Miller, Mrs. Joan Gallagher, Ms. Nancy Carey, Mrs. Joanne Duggan, Ms. Mary Ann Perham, Mr. Paul Wholey, Mr. James Mitchell, Clusterchairman Manufacturing Cluster Front: Mr. Clifford Prescott, Mr. Walter Kohanek, Mrs. Constance Greenhalge, Mr. William Alberghene, Clusterchairman Back: Mr. Conrad Marchand, Mr. Robert Bellavance, Mr. Michael Kourkoulakos, Mr. Bowers Fuller, Mr. Vincent Franco 50 Physical Education Cluster Front: Mr. Michael O ' Brien, Mr. Brian Marlin, Ms. Susan Palau, Ms. Elizabeth Martin, Ms. Catherine Morse, Ms. Patricia Sullivan Back: Mr. Edward Slattery, Clusterchairman; Mr. James Foley, Mr. Joseph Kane, Mr. Thomas Casper, Mr. Timothy Walsh, Mr. Roland Guthrie, Mr. David Willey Front: Mr. Charles Tsouprakakis, Clusterchairman; Mr. Gabriel Falcon, Mr. Edward Boisvert, Mr. Raymond McAlea Back: Mr. Lars Christiansen, Mr. Peter Gaieski, Mr. Charles Hewitt, Mr. Edward Sudol, Mr. Robert Fedorchuk, Mr. Ron Barnfield Transportation Cluster 51 Science Cluster Front: Mr. Charles Kourkoulakos, Ms. Janet Milinazzo, Ms. Rana Archambault, Mr. Paul Gomes Back: Mr. Lance Wilkerson, Mr. Joseph Husson, Mr. Robert Reddinger, Mr. Robert Peach, Clusterchairman; Mr. Richard Marchand, Mr. Walter Gacek Math Cluster Front: Mr. Peter Vergados, Mr. Edward Krysiak, Mr. Dale Scribner, Mr. William Cooke, Mr. Edward Lynch Back: Ms. Denise Rudolph, Ms. Patricia Nemeth, Ms. Patricia Cronin, Mr Peach, Ms. Ann Marie Buczek, Mrs. Elaine Gomes, Ms. Linda Gardner 52 Social Studies Cluster Front: Mr. E. Dennis Murphy, Mr. Bruce Carney, Mr. Garry Murphy, Clusterchairman; Mr. Paul Lappin, Mr. David MacLaughlan Back: Mr. Paul McLaughlin, Mr. Charles Hillman, Mrs. Diane Sharkey, Miss Mary Kennedy, Mrs. Kathleen Conole, Mr. James Cassin, Mr. Thomas Gallagher Communications and Media Cluster in n ii i- _ i Front: Mr. James Moloney, Clusterchairman; Mr. David Russell, Mr. John Rufiange, Mr. Francis Boyle Back: Mr. Henry Camacho, Mr. Peter Milonopoulos, Mr. Edward Sullivan, Mr. Robert Love, Mr. John Begley, Mr. Donald Smith 53 Health Occupations Cluster Front: Mrs. Alice Hildreth R.N., Mrs. Kathrine Carroll R.N., Mrs. Nancy Parsons R.N., Mrs. Francis Hogan R.N. Back: Mrs. Ruth Nunnery R.N., Mrs. Claudette Recco R.N., Mrs. Marion Connors R.N. Personal Services Cluster Mrs. Sally Regan, Mrs. Virginia Makarewicz, Mr. Al Ventola, Mrs. Phyllis Tzitzenikos, Mr. Anthony Mangifesti, Clusterchairman; Mr. Peter Coffin, Mr. Emile Lessard Absent: Mrs. Ida Piekarski, Mr. Edward Solomon 54 Special Needs Cluster Front: Mr. Michael Foster, Mr. Kenneth Foley, Mr. Francis Heslin, Mr. Robert Ganem, Clusterchairman; Mr. Ernest Archambault, Mr. Barry Adler Back: Mrs. Sandra Klevay, Mrs. Shelia Stowell, Ms. Maryann Lamond, Mrs. Tamara Harris , Mr. Michael Robertson, Mrs. Deborah O ' Brien, Ms. Bernadette Fowkes, Mrs. Linda McMenimen Guidance Cluster Front: Ms. Phyllis Marion, Mrs. Suzanne Vaillancourt, Ms. Eileen O ' Flahaven, Ms. Marilyn Rubin, Mrs. Janet Voelker, Ms. Barbara Dooley Back: Mr. Edward Kazalski, Mr. George Abodeely, Mr. F. Nelson Burns, Mr. Emmanuel Manolopoulos, Clusterchairman; Mr. Frank Hanchett, Mr. Kevin MacLaughlan, Mr. Bart O’Sullivan, Mr. Harry Donovan 55 Media Services Front: Mrs. Marlene Mudge, Roberta McAnespie, Mr. Jack Hall, Director, Victoria Cheponis, Dorothy Kerrigan, Donna Cushion Back: Glen Tetreault, Ellen O ' Connor, Mary Higgins, Margaret Vallante, Joanne McNamara, Rena Campbell, Constance Greenhalge, Kathrine Regan, Joseph Tucker, Jacqueline Radzik Curriculum Services Front: Ms. Cheryl Lewis, Mrs. Claudette Pare, Ms. Deborah Early Back: Ms. Kristine Zielinski, Ms. Mary Gail Sheeley, Ms. Mary Ann Saunders, Ms. Beverly Gendreau, Ms. Audrey Merrill Absent: Joanne Brophy 56 Office Personnel lU ;i i 1 , • “1 — | J — , — ! — j L | r i_L Maryann Richards, Joanne Megdanis, Susan Doubleday, Pat Judge, Shirley Kenney, Carmen Nickerson, Theresa Hogan, Dorothy Hall Data Processing Ms. Brenda Stasiowski, Mr. Edward Brewster, Director, Mrs. Anne Patterson, Mr. Leo Flynn, Jr., Mr. Dennis Leblanc 57 Mr. Albert C. Brox Director of Maintenance Mr. Edward F. Slattery Athletic Director Mrs. Rita Joyce Testing Specialist Mrs. Mary McCluskey, R.N. and Mrs. Carol Bell, R.N. Mr. David B. Murphy Disciplinarian 58 Maintenance Front: Mr. Brox, Mr. Patrick Molloy, Mr. Michael Dineen, Mr. Philip Goyette Middle: Mr. Les Benoit, Mr. Edward Martin Back: Mr. Sidney Garneau, Mr. Frederick Stec Absent: Mr. George Chouinard Custodial Services Standing in the Balcony: John Gath, Jim Brown, Jim Gianotis, Herb Burris, Leo Hebert, Bob Leavitt, Phil Paquette Sitting: Bob Murphy, Don Wallace, Don Richards, Jim Gibson Standing (l-r): Art Benoit, Charlie O ' Brien, Dick Mailloux, Tom Cashman, John Moynihan, Fred Wright, Joe Rousseau, Al Barsamian, Stella Maloney, Rita Holland, Paul Welch, Director of Custodial Services .. 59 Football In spite of a 3-6 record, the Varsity Football team showed its foes that it was a team with a future. For a first year unit, the season was a successful one. Wins were scored against Lynn Tech, Shaw- sheen Tech and Nashoba Tech. Junior Mark Redman led the team by running for 976 yards and scoring 80 points. Most of the team will be returning next year and, with a year’s experience, can look forward to a productive sea- son. The coaches and seniors Jim Donnelly, Reggie Bourassa, Tim Campbell, Leo Grandalski, and Dave Rancourt The coaches and Tri-Captains Fred Hamel, Mark Redman and Mike Morin Front Row: Tim Campbell, John Dowling, Leo Grandalski, Fred Hamel, Mark Redman, Mike Morin, Don Hopler, Lee Vinal, Jim Sarault, Steve Katsaros, Jim McNamara Row 2: Bob Szopa, Jim Donnelly, Charles Danehy, Don Petullo, Mark Boulanger, Mark Mennella, Tom Bartelson, Randy Christman, Mark Catenacci, Russell Christman, John Sheehan, Bob Dumont Row 3: Mark Shanahan, Bob Stec, Dan Hagan, Reggie Bourassa, John Nicholson, John Desrosiers, Fred Abraham, Bill Shugrue, John DeMatteis, Jim Nicholson, Scott Hoffman, Roland Baril, John Emond Row 4: Paul Feeley, Dave Rancourt, Steve Savard, Gayton Armstrong Row 5: Bill Hamilton, Dan Vinal, Phil Fusco, Joe Conceicao, Rich Cook, Ernie Perrin, Jim Lindsay, Joe Kuczborski, Tony Mennella, Paul Hagan, Bob Frost, Mike Hagan Row 6: Coach John Payelian, Head Coach Joe Kane, Coach Dennis Murphy, Manager John Coburn, Manager Mark Sheppard, Student Trainer Rich McCarthy, Head Trainer Ted Lynch, Coach Jim Foley Absent: Rich Jacobs and Joe Moses 64 Freshmen Football The Freshmen captured the Fresh- men league crown with a 6-2 record. Under the direction of Coaches Tom Casper and Don Smith, a well bal- anced team was developed and be- came a factor in the team’s success. Front: Mark Martineau, Ed MacDonald, Jack Curtin, Juan Manatou, Matt Bedard, Tony Ramos, Noel Van Norden, Dan Atencio, Tom Graves, Joe Doris Middle: Coach Don Smith, Jim Mulaire, Pat Regan, Chris Lagos, Dan Monnette, George Kopp, Dave Norkiewicz, Mark Dougherty, Bill Rowe, Rudy Gauthier, John Dion, Coach Tom Casper Back: Vin Shelzi, Tom Hayden, Tom Bowen, Bob McCafferty, Mike McCarthy, Kon Kalabokis, Luc Breton, Dan Reeves, Jeff Targ, Dave Vigeant, Brian Monteer, Bob Frechette, Steve Clark, Chris Carney, Lee Morin 66 The Varsity Cheerleaders: (kneeling) Karyn Shockley, Evelyn Sheppard, Dottie Desrosiers, Capt. Gloria Brunelle, Laurie Bell, Helena Carey, Cheryl Boucher; (standing) Joanne Larose, Gloria Filiatrault, Sandy (Rousseau) Curran, Kathy Sanick, Debbie Pellitier, Ellen Farmer, and Lisa Pereira Junior Varsity Spirit: (front) Maureen Matte and Colleen Murphy; (middle) Kelly Rourke, Jill Pare, Marie Anderson; (back) Elaine Brewer, Beth Norkiewicz, Ellen McMahon Soccer The Soccer team enjoyed fine suc- cess during its first year. Playing with a lot of enthusiasm and skill, this largely underclassmen team, led by Captain Dave Dugas, compiled a 10-4 record. Next fall, a J.V. team will be- gin. Soccer should have a fine future at Greater Lowell. Front Row: Mark Pekkala, Rick Fortier, Tom Mitchell, Paul Bourgeois, Frank Lobao, Mike McDermott, George Mailloux, Edgar Montoya, Leo Pare, Dino Calloggero, Dave Espinola, Elkin Montoya Back Row: Rod Methot, Don Pedeson, Jerry Fortier, Dan Sicard, Roger Gaudette, Dan Koch, Dan Brian, Bill Blazon, Dave Dugas, George Bertos, Art Caisse, Coach Brian Martin Absent: Coach Ron Barnfield 68 The Top Two: Ray Perrin and Justin Roark Cross Country The Cross Country team finished their first season in the Com- monwealth Conference with a record of 4 wins and 7 losses. Top runners for the Gryphons were Sophomore Justin Roark and Freshman Ray Perrin. Front Row: Ray Perrin, George Tessier, Tom Kilmartin, Jim Page, Justin Roark Back Row: Coach Dave Willey, Neil Stamp, Mike Danehy, Dan Ayotte, Joe Machado, Mike Howard, Cindy Shanks Absent: Mike Linnehan 70 Front Row: Kevin Ralls, Joe Green, John Sopel, Fred Abraham, John DeMatteis, Brian Lemay, Roger Bellrose Back Row: Coach Tim Walsh, Assistant Coach Tom Walsh, Tim Beausoliel, Jerry Fortier, Bob Bellrose, Jerry Roth, Mike Walsh, Frank Britton, Assistant Coach Jim Ciaccio I Basketball The Varsity team compiled a 10 win and 10 loss record during the 75-76 season. Among the victories were ex- citing wins over Nashoba Tech and Northeast Regional. Led by Confer- ence All-Star Jim Donnelly and sen- iors Al Fortin, Ken Durand, Tim Camp- bell and Roland Cote, the team played hard in every game. Coach Tom Gallagher and Captain Jim Donnelly 72 Front Row: Phil Paquette, Mark Mennella, John Nicholson, Roland Cote, Capt. Jim Donnelly Back Row: Coach Tom Gallagher, John Dowling, Alain Fortin, Tony Alston, Tim Campbell, Ken Durand mjgk am rjF ' - Sj Jk 4 y. f - si JLoWdm L« 1 ris 1 II ll W 1 1 111 J.V. Basketball The J.V. team compiled its best year ever with a record of 17 wins and 3 losses to win the J.V. league crown. A well balanced offense combined with a strong defense to ensure a fine season. Front Row: Leon Tanguay, Louis Cabrera, Tony Mennella, Andy Gagnon, Dave Wesson Back Row: Coach Bryan Leary, Mike Linnehan, Bill Agnotovich, Rich Gibson, Tom Bartelson, Kevin Perry, Brian Caunter 74 Freshmen Basketball The Freshmen finished their season with a 13-5 record and a share of its league crown. A total team effort was shown in every game. Front Row: Vin Shelzi, Ed Martinez, Allen Baillaigeon, Dan Kelleher, Tony Ramos, Juan Manatou, Dave Norkiewicz Back Row: Coach Joe Kane, Jeff Ozella, Lee Morin, Rick Biron, Mike Weiffering, Tom Bowen, Kon Kalabokis, Rick Gaudette, Dan Beaudry 75 Girl’s Basketball The Girl’s Basketball team finished its season with an impressive 10-5 record. Sophomore Captain Pat Car- ragher led the offense with an aver- age of 16 points a game. Leading rebounders were Karen Casey, Gail Pultar and June Kelly. The fine sea- son was highlighted by a great victory over Lowell High, 41-40. The team is made up of the following students: Captain Pat Carragher, Sandy Carragher, Karen Casey, Gail Pultar, Cindy Graham, Denise Spenard, June Kelly, Kim Drew, Cindy Rich, Lee Ann Austin, Joanne Patenaude, Kathy Tanguay, Diane Peterson, Jean Pare, Nancy Gouveia, Diana Riel, Managers Martha Farmer, Ellen Farmer, Kelly Rourke, and is coached by Ms. Pat Sullivan. Baseball With a fine 12-8 record and a third place finish in the league, the varsity almost qualified for the State Tourney. Six players batted over .300 led by Leo Grandalski’s league leading .429. Dave Rancourt had a fine pitching year as did Kevin Riley who had a no- hit game. All but Leo, Dave, Pat Mur- phy and Chuck Nolan return next year. Front Row: Mark Grimshaw, Dave Rancourt, Mike Nyder, Mike Grandalski, Dan Sicard, Brian Caunter, Peter Savard Back Row: Coach Bart O ' Sullivan, Kevin Riley, Randy Costello, Chuck Nolan, Pat Murphy, Leo Grandalski, Bob Stec, Jim Sarault, Tom Bartelson, Absent: Paul Hagan J.V. Baseball The J.V. team had a record of 3 wins and nine losses. Rick Desilets led the team with a .345 average while pitching was done by Guy Hall and Bob Beauchesne. The team beat Whittier twice and Shawsheen once. Front Row: Bob Layte, Mike McCormack, Rick Desilets, Mike Linnehan, Mark Moloney, Ed Rousseau Back Row: Coach Dave MacLaughlan, Bob Dumont, Guy Hall, Steve Katsaros, George Pilato, Ed Marcouillier Absent: Bob Beauchesne, Paul Bergeron 80 Freshmen Baseball The Freshmen record this year was 4 wins, 6 losses and 1 tie. George Tobin led the team in batting while Chris Lagos pitched a no-hit game against Greater Lawrence. f A Front Row: Rick Laussier, Mike Masse, Roger Bellrose, Dave Norkiewicz, Back Row: Managers Gerry Parent, Elkin Montoya, Dave Espinola, Ed Martinez, Ed Comtois, Al Baillaigeon, Tom Mitchell, Coach Hank Comacho Absent: Lee Morin, Mike Weiffering, Chris Lagos, Tom McCollough, George Tobin, Mike Gallagher 81 Softball The Softball team had a fine season this year and the future looks bright as most players will return. The girls gained a lot of valuable experience that will help them next year. Their record was 5-9. grew LOWELL GREirf j 10 MLL GREtrCfi LOWE Li WAT ff LOWELL (REATffl 10 w y GREAT ER m ' «VNILL GREAT Er The team is made up of the following students: Paula Bergeron, Diane Peterson, Joanne Patenaude, Judy Sheehan, Kim Tenczar, Ann Marie Roy, Tamm y Crosby, Linda Carragher, Carla Cox, Kim Drew, Cindi Rich, Paula Burgeson, Linda Neville, Cindy Graham, Sharon Swanberry, Darlene Connors, Debbie Davidson, Sherrin Tighe, Karen Casey, Diane Moseley, Denise Hamel, Gloria Brunelle, Managers Winston Burgeson, Sandy Belanger, Gisele Mailloux, and is coached by Liz Martin. 82 83 Tennis Playing every match with skill and enthusiasm, the Tennis team enjoyed a fine season finishing with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses. Most players return next year and are looking for- ward to a successful season. The team is made up of the following students: Gary Barros, Mike Artimovich, Jon Mahoney, Mark Dupell, Roland Gingras, Mark LaPlante, Ken Gehalo, Mike Moore, Jim Desrosiers, Gary Clermont, Bob Szopa, Mar k Stemple, Carl LaPlante, Mike McDermott, Bob Werner, Jim Paquette, Roy Dunn, Pat Carragher, Jane Benoit, Dawn Blanchette, Nancy Dalpe, Sue Dubois, Colleen Lowe, Karen Dupuis, Karen Reardon and is coached by Mr. Tom Casper. 85 Track The Track team compiled a 6-4 record for the season. Led by Co- Captains Jim Donnelly and Charlie Donehue, the team showed great im- provement over the season. This team should be tough to beat in the future. Standout seasons were had by Jim Donnelly and freshman Mike McCarthy. Coach Willey, Co-Captain Jim Donnelly, Co-Captain Charles Donehue, Coach Martin Front Row: John Feehan, Mike Clermont, Paul Connor, Dave Vigeant, Jay Brittain, Neil Stamp, George Mailloux, Jim Makiej, Frank Dion, Noel Van Norden, Al Dufour Middle Row: Tony Mennella, Mike McCarthy, Tom Kilmartin, Steve Pard, Pat Cox, Rick Fortier, Tom Hayden, Ray Barrett, John Bailey, Chris Carney, Shaun Burke, Phil Paquette, Co-Captain Jim Donnelly Back Row: Head Coach Brian Martin, Norris Scott, Casey Lindsay, Co-Captain Charles Donehue, Charles Dehney, Mike Morin, Mark Catenacci, Ed Penachi, Mark Grimshaw, George Reed, Rich Cook, Tony Alston, Larry Zupkosky, Justin Rourke, Ray Perrin, Mike Dehney, Ed MacDonald, Manager Leo Thifault, Assistant Coach Dave Willey Activities Rv Class of 1976 Officers George Likkakos, Treasurer; Robin Cloutier, Secretary; Mrs. Kathleen Howe, Advisor; Alain Fortin, President; Paul Harvey, Vice-President Class of 1977 Officers GREATER LOWELL REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECH NIC AX SCHOOL Mr. Charles Hillman, Advisor; Diane Metivier, Treasurer; Karen Casey, President; Terry Dyer, Secretary; Ms. Maryann Lamond, Advisor; Absent: Ellen Farmer, Vice President. 90 The Beacon Staff Front Row: Linda Brunelle, Robin Larose, Maureen Shaughnessy, Cherianne Kirk, Dot Charbonneau; Middle Row: Rich Connolly, Tom Robinson, Larry MacDonald, Harry Foote, Joyce Sells, Joyce Gavlik; Back Row: George Mailloux, Paul Champagne, Sandy Lavie, Danny Reeves, Mark Demmons, Denise Napier, Dawn Sylvester, Ms. Joan Gallagher; Absent: Kim Tenczar, Al Lima. Ski Club Front Row: Sandy Rousseau, John Wojkin, Bonnie Silva, Mark Stemple, Nancy Clark, Donald Britton Middle Row: Steve Delisle, Wayne Robillard, Richard Tourville, Jim Prokos, Sandy Winget Back Row: Jan Shaw, Pat Nemeth, Frank Heslin, Advisors Absent: Randy Macauley, Bob Lemieux, Dino Caloggero, Brian Lussier, John Jeffers 91 Student Council Paul Harvey, President; Karen Casey, Treasurer; Mrs. Kathleen Conole, Advisor; Don Blanchette, Vice-President; Janet Dean, Secretary The Student Council, under the direction of Mrs. Kathleen Conole, is composed of mem- bers elected from each school year. This or- ganization represents the interests of the stu- dent body and tries to promote these inter- ests to the administration. Freshmen: Alen Clark, Tom Flynn, Marie Green, Lili Golden, Kim Kelly, Noel Van Norden, Jean Pare, Charles Reeves, Theresa Scott, Laurie Swanson Sophomores: Cindy Ackerman, Peter Cerretti, Mary Crocker, Michael Daugherty, Jack Finn, Jeanne Frotton, Nancy Levasseur, Lynn Merritt, Jill Pare, Justin Roarke Juniors: Michael Ackerman, Garry Barros, Don Blanchette, Cheryl Boucher, Janet Dean, Shirley Greenwood, Diana Grenon, Debbie Lepine, Cheryl Lewis, Jeff Stangroom, Karen Casey, Ellen Farmer Seniors: Jim Ferreira, Leo Faucher, Pat Klein, Dave Laflamme, Barry McAndrew, Rick Sarmento, Cindi Thumm, Al Fortin, Paul Harvey Front Row: Susan Reardon, Louise Marquis, Martha Vincent, Sandra Belanger, Noel Van Norden, Jackie Vincent, Gloria Filiatrault Back Row: Donald Cloutier, David Lavoie, Collette Maille, Ruthann Morin, Ms. Eleanor Heifetz, Advisor; Karen Maloof, Laurie MacQuestion, Bob Szopa, Richard Connolly I Drama Club I Front Row: Karen Maloof, Vice-President; Martha Vincent, Secretary; Sandra Belanger, Treasurer Back Row: Ms. Heifetz, Gloria Filiatrault, President 93 Drafting Club Front Row: David Dumais, Jr. -Sr. Treasurer, Rheal Clement, Vice-President, Ronald Vezina, President, Mr. Gilbert Moran, Brian Caunter, Sophomore Representative, Michael Bartelson, Sophomore Treasurer Back Row: Advisors Mr. John Gallagher, Mr. Joseph Yamello, and Mr. Brian Leary Business Club Front Row: Elaine Marchand, Second Vice-President, Eileen Cronin, President, Theresa McKenzie, First Vice-President, Joyce Gavlik, Assistant Secretary, Brenda Silk, Secretary Back Row: Carol Page, Arlene Calhoun, Pamela Albert, Treasurer, Karen Oljey, Lynn Gentle, Assistant Treasurer, Mrs. Martha Nawn, Advisor 94 Nurse’s Aide Front: Miss Marion Connors R.N., Donna Letourneau, Marie Comtois, Diane Barrette, Sue Leary, Mrs. Janet Rousseau R.N. Back: Laura Snyder, Sandy Carragher, Elizabeth Cerretti, Jeanne Demers, Donna Demers, and Gail Bassett Front: Mrs. Rousseau, R.N., Barbara Dalton, Debbie Pelletier, Donna Dumont, Debbie Lepine, Laura Snowbrick, Gayle Rourke, Miss. Connors, R.N. Back: Eleanor Shea, Lillian Lavigne, Karen Shockley, Judy Whitman, Davina Morris, Sue McCullough, Patty Zabbo, and Cheryl McCullough 95 Facuity Student Events 97 99 On April 27, the students and staff of Greater Lowell joined with community leaders to pay tribute to our late Superinten- dent, Jerry W. Carpenter, in a solemn Ecumenical service. The service was conducted by Father John Manning and Reverend Hampton Price, assisted by the Acappella Choir of Lowell High School. Father Manning spoke of the high ideals held by Mr. Carpenter and said that through this dedicated man’s death, a challenge has been presented to us all to live up to our own potential. Reverend Price gave a reading from the Book of Wisdom and then led the guests in a reading of the One Hundred and Third Psalm. The Acappella Choir sang the hymn Our Father and, after closing thoughts and prayer by Miss Sheila A. MacMaster, led the guests in the closing hymn, You’ll Never Walk Alone. That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of chil- dren; who has filled his niche and has accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or never failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. Robert Louis Stevenson 102 Some of the special events held during the school year included visits by Mr. Paul Guzzi, Secretary of State for Massachusetts, Presiden- tial candidate Mr. R. Sargent Shriver, the Boston College Band at our Homecoming, a return visit by the Colgate University Glee Club, a Jazz Concert by the University of Lowell Jazz En- semble, and also the good laughs of our first Pep Rally. The annual Graduation Party was held on Thursday, May 27 at the Coq d’Or Restaurant. This is usually the last time that the seniors can all get together before Graduation sends them on different ways. A buffet meal was served after which Mrs. Howe, with a little bit of help from John Shelzi, gave out the caps and gowns. 104 Graduation May 29, 1 976 On this warm May evening, two hundred and forty six seniors were awarded their diplomas in Graduation ceremonies held at the school. Dr. Everett Olsen, Executive Vice-President of the Uni- versity of Lowell, delivered the Commencement Address. The Valedictorian of the Class of 1976 is Allen J. Blais and the Salutatorian is Gerald J. Durand. During the ceremonies, two Scholarship awards were made. The Jerry W. Carpenter Me- morial Scholarship was presented by Mrs. Darlene Carpenter to Diane T. Arnault. The Home Builders Association of Greater Lowell Scholarship was awarded to David B. Kinney by Miss Sheila A. MacMaster. 107 108 109 Senior Awards Day The Second Annual Awards Day was held on May 14 as all classes were released so that the student body would be able to attend the ceremonies. These awards are given to those seniors who attained outstanding achievement in their trade area. In addition, four special awards were announced. The Agnes R. Burns Clothing Award was present- ed to Sandy Curran while Dan Cathcart re- ceived an award from the Night School. Mr. William J. Codings presented the Valedicto- rian Award to Allen J. Blais and the Salutato- rian Award to Gerald J. Durand. Ms. MacMaster addresses the student body. Valedictorian Agnes R. Burns Award Salutatorian Allen Blais and Mr. Collins Sandy (Rousseau) Curran and Mrs. Lafionatis Gerry Durand and Mr. Collins Night School Daniel Cathcart and Mr. Cassin Electrical Frank Britton and Mr. Smith Electronics James Ferreira and Mr. Milonopoulos 112 Media Retrieval James Smigielski and Mr. Russell Plumbing Richard Letendre and Mr. Shurmaster Upholstery Dennis Lepine and Mr. Lefebvre Science Barry McAndrews Social Studies Charles Donehue Commercial Art Kathleen Woods and Mr. Lautenschlager Carpentry Roger Chagnon and Mr. Rose Paint and Paper David Kinney and Mr. Desjardins Drafting Ronald Vezina and Mr. Moran 113 Fine Arts Daniel Cathcart and Mrs. Doris Thomas Aide and Mr. Ouellette Printing Health Child Care Fashion Design Doris Desrosers and Mrs. Sprague Gisele Boucher and Mrs. Georges Dianne Barrette and Mrs. Recco Language Arts Machine Sandra Carragher and Mr. Mitchell Michael Cahill and Mr. Fuller 114 Welding Cosmetology Deborah Larochelle and Mrs. Tzitzenikos Russell Boucher and Mr. Marchand Food Trades Daniel Cathcart and Mr. Ventola Leo Faucher and Mr. Guthrie Physical Education Math Sandra Carragher and Ms. Morse Leo Faucher and Mr. Peach Transportation Jean Chaput and Mr. Tsouprakakis 115 118 119 Athletic Awards — 1 976 The First Annual Athletic Banquet was held for all students who took part in athletics at Greater Lowell. Each sport had an M.V.P. who received a trophy while jackets were presented to those ath- letes eligible. Athletic certificates were presented to all team members. The Outstanding Athlete Award for 1976 was presented by Athletic Director Edward Slattery to Jim Donnelly. Jim was All Con- ference in Basketball and Track and also a mem- ber of the football team. Football: Mark Redman and Coach Kane Cheerleading: Gloria Brunelle and Ms. Carey Cross Country: Justin Roark and Coach Willey Basketball: Alain Fortin and Coach Gallagher 120 Girl’s Basketball: Pat Carragher and Coach Sullivan Baseball: Leo Grandalski and Coach O’Sullivan Softball: Karen Casey and Coach Martin 121 In Memoriam The Yearbook joins with the Faculty and students in respectfully dedicating this page to the memories of Marc Allard, Class of 1976, Mr. Raymond J. Lavoie of the Carpentry Department, and Mr. Jerry W. Carpenter, late Superintendent — Director of Greater Lowell. We mourn their passing. 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Wholesale Sporting Goods And Sportswear 133 Ahem! The First Bankers are pleased to voice a note of cheer in the storm of economic gloom. Counter to all known trends, we have again closed the year with solid gains in deposits and assets — and in liquidity. There may not be another bank in America that can publish this kind of annual statement. But then, there’s not another bank in America that has you for customers (over 50% more of you this year). Thank you very, very much. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF CONDITION Assets Dec 31. 1972 Dec 31. 1973 Dec 31. 1974 Cash and Due from Banks $2,570,186 39 $1,962.776 92 $7,218,748 63 U S Government Securities State County and Municipal 1.886.724 94 3.341.745 89 3, 103.261 18 Obligations 3.676,184 35 3.452.085 22 3.824,152 93 Other Investments 1.225 00 1 1,225 00 11.225 00 Federal Funds Sold 2.750.000 00 7.900.000 00 5.800,000 00 Loans and Discounts 4.434.079 15 5.736.894 58 9.875.525 53 Bank Premises and Equipment 1 12.674.55 588.583 05 715,082 36 Other Assets 101.787 47 161.279 38 268,926 74 Total Assets S15.532.861 85 S23. 154.590 04 $30,816,922 37 Liabilities and Capital Demand Deposits S8.620.943 28 S1 1.538.257 58 $16,601,336 57 Time Deposits 5.069.209 70 9.248.080 81 1 1.452,616 13 Total Deposits SI 3.690. 152 98 S20.786.338 39 S28.053.952 70 Other Liabilities Including Unearned Discount 148.668 18 474,912 30 556.604 17 Accrued for Taxes. Interest. Etc 71.287 89 89.074 77 181.148 50 Total Liabilities S13.910.109 05 S2 1.350.325 46 $28,791,705 37 Capital Stock 262.100 00 262.100 00 500.000 00 Surplus 737.900 00 937.900 00 1.000,000 00 Undivided Profits 548.166 63 518.579 63 390.954 36 Reserve for Loan Losses 74.586 17 85.684 95 134.262 64 Total Capital S 1.622.752 80 SI .804,264 58 $2,025,217 00 Total Liabilities and Capital SI 5.532.861 85 S23. 154.590 04 $30,816.922 37 DIVIDENDS PAID FOR 16 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Chelmsford Lowell North Chelmsford Dracut North Billerica Tewksbury Member F D I C 134 AUTOGRAPHS 135 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us . . . — Dickens We have experienced friendship, life, courage, confidence, competition, and knowledge, we have received, we must give. 9 136 „-l «� „ fc “ Jf ' -- ‘ — V- ■� V V x r«V ' : REGIONAL VOCATION AU i t SCHOOL COMM GEORGE J. 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