Hamilton Central High School - Hamiltonian Yearbook (Hamilton, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1988 volume:

3 “Green Eggs and Hamilton” is about trying, trying everything that Hamilton has to offer. If you try a sport, you may like it. If you try a musical instrument, you may like it. If you try learning, you may become genuinely interested in it. Sam-I-am is this concept, the idea that if you try things, you may like them. When we try things and become involved, we do not miss out on all these experiences. This isn’t easy. It is simpler to sit back and watch. Becoming involved takes courage, the courage to try. “I do not like him Sam-I-Am” “Would you like him if you got an 'A “I would not like him ’D’or A’. I would not like him anyway!” “You do not like him, so you say. Try him, try him, and you may!” On the first day of class, this imposing figure threw many requirements at us, from the color ink with which we wrote, to how much we should participate in class. We realized from the beginning that it would not be an easy year. His high expectations often left us complaining,“I can’t believe he asked us the dimensions of the Ice Palace!” But soon this fascinating man had us journeying to New York City in the Roaring Twenties and to the bullfights in Pamplona. From the time he had us spend in Spain, until the end of the world in Australia, he took us on a trip we’ll never forget. He has taught English at Hamilton for 20 years and directed the musicals for 19 years. We associate the “Sodebird,” his famous crew cut, and riding a motorcycle with this avid Steeler fan. He is the author of Pawns and an aficionado of Hemingway. He has inspired us all. “I did try him, Sam-I-am. Say! I do so like him. I would like him ’D’ or ’A’. I would like him anyway. ” We, the class of 1988, proudly dedicate Green Eggs and Hamilton to: Kyra Anne Ashbaugh Common sense is the deposit of prejudice laid down in the mind before the age of eighteen. Albert Einstein Bonnie Sue Bailey If the road ahead is not so easy, our love and friendship will lead a way for us — like a guiding star. I’ll be there for you if you should ever need me. You won’t have to change a thing. I’ll love you just the way you are. So come with me and share the view. I’ll help you see forever too. Hold me now, touch me now, I don’t want to live without you. Glenn Mendurous 16 Brenda Ann Bailey This love in our hearts will last forever Because I am truly in love with you Truly head over heels with your love I need you, and with your love I am free. (I love you Richie) Lionel Richie William Edward Basher 17 Matthew Allan Benson Porsche ... Corvette ... Decisions, Decisions!!! Douglas H. Borck What over, did you say over? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain’t over now! Because when the going get’s tough ... the tough get going! Who’s with me? Let’s go! Bluto 18 Richard Charles Brantis Amos Burgess Livin’ after midnight. Rockin’ to the dawn. Lovin’ til the mornin’. Then I’m gone; I’m gone. Judas Priest 19 Donna K. Carver Here I go again on my own Going down the only road I’ve ever known Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone. I’ve made up my mind, I ain’t wastin’ no more time ... White Snake Christine Marie Colabelli If I should ever go away, Well then close your eyes And try to feel The way we do today And if you can remember Keep smiling, keep shining, Knowing you can always Count on me for sure, That’s what friends are for. Dionne Warwick 20 Frederick William Dolmanet Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. John F. Kennedy Lisa Lee Eaton This road of life we walk upon, Is full of bends and turns Some are filled with rocks and sand, And some with flowers and ferns. But if you go adventuring, And look well on every hand, You’ll find a flower among the rocks, And a fern amidst the sand. Lora Lemmar 21 Karsten Eibach I think I had the greatest experience and the biggest fun in my life. Thank you all! Sarah Catherine Fall Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime. We’ll take the best, forget the rest, and someday we’ll find, these are the best of times. STYX Connie Ann Geruntino Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it’s not for days, And people I meet always go their separate ways, Sometimes you tell the day by the bottle that you drink, And times when you’re all alone, all you do is think. Bon Jovi Kristie Leigh Hudson That was yesterday But today life goes on You want to find me In yesterday’s world Now yesterday’s gone Goodbye yesterday Now it’s over and done Still I hope somewhere Deep in your heart Yesterday will live on. Foreigner 23 Randi Hudson I’ve got the power I feel the fire in my soul I got the fever Cause I was born to rock and roll Don’t run for cover I’m gonna show you what I’ve learned Just come a little closer Come on and get your fingers burned Whitesnake Christopher Hughes I rarely find that people have good sense unless they agree with me. 24 Katherine Owens Humphreys I am a fish of the sky! A cloud of the sea! Blue is to fish, As sky is to me. Steve Martin Some hang on to used to be, Live their lives looking behind. All we have is here and now, All our lives out there to find. The road is long, There are mountains in our way, But we climb a step everyday. Joe Cocker Jennifer Warnes 25 Nina Ellen Lewis Ann Marie Link Miles go by like water under a bridge I travel on an open road ’til future dreams unfold Life is empty unless you have someone to love Cause in this Country, our hearts are open We’re free to fly again The never ending miles unfold as far as I can see Right from the start, follow our heart No matter where the path may lead Robin Zander Christine Danielle Lloyd Success is a failure turned inside out. There’s always a question; the question of doubt. No matter how close you are to your goal or dream, the further away it will always seem. So don’t give up, you must fight till you win. And little by little your dreams will begin. Jennifer Tangerra Allison Bea Morrill Si tu m’apprivoises, nous aurons besoin l’un de l’autre. Tu seras pour moi unique au monde. Je serai pour toi unique au monde. Antoine de Saint Exupery 27 James S. Morris The good, the bad, the ugly: The ratings were good. That’s not bad. You’re ugly! ALF Laurel Lynn Mullenax It’s not enough to have a dream Unless you’re willing to pursue it. It’s not enough to know what’s right Unless you’re strong enough to do it. It’s not enough to join the crowd To be acknowledged and accepted. You must be true to your ideals Even if you’re excluded and rejected. It’s not enough to learn the truth unless you also learn to live it. 28 Keely Maureen Murphy ... It was a Vision Quest, but all I ever settled for was that we’re born to live and then to die and we’ve gotta do it alone, each in his own way, and I guess that’s why we oughta love those people who deserve it like there’s no tomorrow, cuz when you get right down to it, there isn’t. Lauden Swayne Kristin Greaves Murray What the caterpillar calls The end of the world The Master calls A butterfly Richard Bach 29 Monica Lynne Nelson Take time to smell the flowers And feel the warm bright sun Take time to look at rainbows Don’t wait ’til work is done ... Shirley Harvey Jennifer A. Newberry Oh what a time it was, It was a time of innocence, A time of confidences. Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph ... Preserve your memories ... They’re all that’s left you. Simon Garfunkel 30 Daniel Allen Orcutt Noelle Bristol Perry Only as high as I reach can I grow Only as far as I seek can I go Only as deep as I look can I see Only as much as I dream can I be. Karen Ravn 31 Jeremy Plotkin And you of tender years • Can’t know the fears That your elders grew by And so please help them W With your youth — « t They seek the truth f Before they can die V Graham Nash Susan Chandler Rider Love is nothing else but a certain coveting to enjoy beauty; it is requisite that knowledge go ever more before coveting, which of his own nature willeth the good, but of himself is blind and knoweth it not. Sir Thomas Hoby 32 Brian Allen Rose VfeK-t When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse Out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look, But it was gone. I cannot put my finger On it now. The child is grown, The dream is gone. I have become Comfortably numb. Pink Floyd Matthew D. Shaul 33 Scott Jay Soule If at first you don’t succeed Try, try, try again. Jason Allen Strand Practice doesn’t make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. 34 Kristin Suzanne Trueworthy It’s hard to keep smiling when people try to make you frown. But we’re all in this together, so why bring one another down? Thomas John Walsh It is easy to grin When you’re ship comes in, And you have the stock Market beat. But the man Who’s worth while, Is the man who can smile, When his pants are too Tight in the seat. Ted Knight Ask anyone what he thinks of the Class of ’88 and he will say, “It’s small.” Having a small class has made it tough at times ... winning the spirit contests and filling the sports teams were challenges. However, being small has had its advantages ... we knew everyone in our class and had individual help from our teachers. We have not always been small. Many of our classmates have moved or gone to prep school. Although they are not graduating with us, they are part of the memories of our class ... Karen Abel, Tim Bethlehem, Chris Blake, Mary Jean Broedel, Greg Brustad, Tony Foster, Roman Hale, Ralph Holcomb, Dan Kovarnik, Aaron McClennon, Jon McLelland, Laura Pafundi, Tracey Powers, Steve Rembert, Aaron Sane, and Matt Steckler. The Class of ’88 has compensated for its size with its hard work, willingness to participate in many activities, intelligence, and creativity. What other class comes to school dressed as greasers and cowboys for no apparent reason — or gets caught having a mock fight in the auditorium during a night basketball game? Between sports, band, colorguard, SADD, FFA, and yearbook, we’ve tasted our green eggs and ham, and we like them! Things we’ve tried . . . The bomb scares, states game for lollipops, kickball and wiffleball, Roman Hale’s skin-tight hippie pants. Bill passing out during sex ed., Erie Canal and Ft. Stanwix trip, rubber ball golf on science tables, raider ball teams, the sclubs Jon Claus, vaseline on locker handles, Mr. Lamb’s etiquette, skate dances, dying hair green and orange, driving the tractor, Disco Doug dances. Miss Wilson and the earth science trip, Tony F. kissing Kristin M. for money, the pro-pits, mock fights, the Zoo Crew, fainting sessions 6th period, the “Breakfast Club” 6th period, the Bus Stop to “Holiday,” dissecting in biology, the assassination of Pike in bio, Washburn words and discussions, word of the day, Almeda initations, air bands, the chemisty blues, “selling” pens, calendars and magazines. May Jams, homecoming, halloween parades, debating, endless volleyball, putting signs on backs . . . t mm ¥ Everyone looks forward to the day of graduation ... when finally we have eaten all of our green eggs and ham, and are ready to go on in life. But before we can graduate with a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment, we must try all the green eggs that come our way. Opportunities that provide learning and experience are abundant at Hamilton, and the underclassmen are encouraged to attempt them all. Juniors When they became the junior class, they quickly learned a new meaning for the word homework. Due to chemistry and English they dread the phrases “Take out a half sheet of paper, and “Have it read by Monday.” Still, they manage time to dominate our athletic teams with their enthusiasm and skill. The year of five regents exams, PSAT’s, and SAT’s is hectic, but with their debonair attitude they will survive. And next year ... Row 1: Debbie King, Duvan Hoffman, Colleen Keane, Missy Lawrence, Stacey Hotaling. Row 2: Danielle Gross, Sarina Hinsley, Stacie Heck, Jim Joerger, Andy Jones, Meredith Jones. Row 3: Erik Hoham, Lance Kenyon, Hugh Humphreys, B. J. Houston. Row 4: John Kusler, John Jeski, Bob Jones. Row 1: Andrea Briggs, Monica Bolland, Carla Burdick, Julie Brustad, Heidi Crumb, Chelly Crouch. Row 2: Heidi Andrews, Tammy Albee, Andrew Frutiger, Bernie Empie, Greg Gieryic, Sue Furner, Mary Baker, Jeanine Crafa, Trish Clement. Row 3: Scott Burgess, Marty Colabelli, John Geruntino, Gene Day, Chuck Fisher, Aaron Excell, Chris Fry, Chris Cooper. Row 1: Janice Mucha, Sue Sheldrick, Mark Sacco, Scott Smith, Tracy Uhlig. Row 2: Joshua Watkins, Beth Wilcox, Sheila Loomis, Jon Miller, Tim Mogelgaard. Row 3: Katrina Ponton, Amy Rodman, Alison Tarplee, Pam Novak, Erin Moynihan, John Lynch. Row 4: Jeff Uhlig, Will Shoemaker, Mike Wheeler, Aaron Meddaugh, Harold Reed. Sophomores Row 1: Ken Bunting, Willie Carrero, Bruce Dewey, Jack Bartels, Chris Buchanan. Row 2: Melena Fuller, Michelle Bartlett, Lisa Fuller, Cindy Crumb, Sarah Brown, Kim Crossway, Jeff Butts. Row 3: Kristen Brown, Chris Brown, Kate Anthony, Adria Barton, Paige Bean, John Dolmanet, Mike Belush, Joe Abbott. The sophomore class is into the grind of high school. The work load this year has been heavy — dissecting frogs in Biology, memorizing geometry formulas, and having to squeeze fifteen “Washburn” words into one paragraph each week. Aware that the pressures of being a junior lie ahead, diversions such as dressing up as storybook characters for the Almeda initiation, getting permits, and watching Jen ride her moose were all the more important. Row 1: Becky Stevens, Chris Verratti, Joleen Staelens. Row 2: Chris Wisnoski, John Stone. Row 3: Joe Welsh, Thor Weyter. Row 4: Drew Washburn, Jason Speck. Row 5: Wayland Williams, Matt Toomath. Row 6: Masha Raskolnikov, Cathy Smith, Leah Youman, Marya Plotkin, Heather Toomath. Row 1: Brian Merkt, Joe Mullenax, Keith Liddle. Row 2: Scott Getchonis, Karen Holcomb, Tsekani Jackson, Renee Miner, Chris Link, Jennifer Mlasgar. Row 3: Jen Hipsley, Kelli Marcellus, JoAnna McCue. Row 4: Jason Ogden, Chris McCarthy, Steve Lenhart. Row 5: Nathan Perry, Travis Leach, Jim Mucha. 45 Freshmen The freshmen have learned a lot this year; regents exams, j.v. and varsity athletics, and the Almeda Ball are new to them. Boys can be seen at girls’ lockers, and at dances they are no longer an arm’s length apart. They began to get to know one another on a class field trip to Saranac Lake in the fall. Chaperone Mr. Orcutt commented, “Yes, well, they have a strange sense of humor!” Every progressing year will bring new challenges to them and each one will be met and conquered with enthusiasm. 4w 1: Ursula Young, Kris Springer, Wendy Williams, Doreen Smith, Tammy Schultz, Kathy Smith. Row 2: Grant Rauscher, Emily Tucker, Karen Welch, Heather Price. Row 3: David Snyder, Chris Rose, Jay C. Whipple. Row 4: Chris Wunderlich, Randy Wright, Brett Watson, Chad Rodman. Row 1: Sherri Miner, Carri Mury, Kathy Dickenson, Nancy Jones, Becky McAllister, Kristen Kershaw, Amy Morris, Amanda Nikiel, Katie Mogelgaard, Lisa Murray. Row 3: Gaylord Mungazi, Justin Pilachowski, Carl Lewis, Brian Miller, Ethan Lamb. Row 5: Pascal Grapard, Scott Hotaling, Tom Ponton, Marc Jaquay. Row 1: Shona Doyle, Kim Beadle, Christina Amann, Keri Albrecht, Steve Brooks. Row 2: Stephen Carpenter, Jennifer Chapin, Lee Anne Briggs, Brian Eaton, John Fish. Row 3: Warren Baker, Brian Albrecht, Aaron Buterbaugh, Lynn Compton, Missy Fenner, Chris Doing, Doris Day, Zach Dietz. 47 Eighth Grade Row 1: Matt Will,Margo DeBoer, Erin Gustafson, April Andrews, Adam Heck, Henry Kelleher. Row 2: Sandra Crumb, Tammy Mucha, Kara Ernst, Joanne Prentiss, Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Megan Cooper, Jarrod Edwards, Daniel Merkt. Row 3: Carly Canning, Alison Clough, Todd Slater, Jessica Anthony. Row 4: Chris Sacco, Michael Donovan, Michael Kusler. The class of ’92 prepares to cross the threshold. New responsibilities lie ahead. They will choose their classes, see different faces, and build new friendships. While Ag taught them table manners and how to drive a tractor, Home Ec. taught them to bake and sew. The changes and challenges ahead are unlikely to cramp their style. Rivaling the junior class in size, and other classes in number of students on the honor roll, the eighth graders will take high school by storm. Row 1: Adam Excell, Tim Fox, Alex Dickson, Kathleen Kovarnik, Tara Elgie, Kristen Joerger, Royce Jennings, Sarah Watkin. Row 2: Ross Hoham, Michael Fish, Roberta Godfrey, Marilyn Perez, Andrea Carroccio, Diana Burdick, Debbie Furner. Row 3: Andrew Lawrence, Jim Keane, Russell Duvemoy, Jeremy Ogden, Zach Fleitz, Jeffery Smyrski. Row 4: Craig Loomis, Greg Benson. Seventh Grade Row 1: Sarah Eaves, Tabitha MacKay, Donna Cordell, Emily Wilson, David Bartlett, Joe Geruntino, Aaron Toomath, Nathanael Johndrew. Row 2: Peggy Crumb, Renee Fisher, Sandra Sike, Berry Farrington, Tracy Penoyer, Darryn Trass, Tate McCormick. Row 3: Wally Chase, Marty Collins, Tymora Albee, Colleen Tupper, Missy Schultz, Andy Rogers, John Felton. Row 4: Ron Wright, Joe Morgan, Melissa Buterbaugh. 433 -zrjb ozw The class of 93 is now in the big time; no more recess or 11:00 lunches. Now they must adjust to homework, a different teacher for every subject, and being at the bottom of the ladder. They have become accustomed to forum, locker combinations, foreign languages, taking buses to away games, and being pushed aside in their rush to class. Winning the spirit competition, the seventh graders have proven that they have tried high school, and they like it! Row 1: Mike Haire, Franklin Harrison, Tami Rollins, Chani Taub, Leslie Van Schaak, Nikki Swan, Mike Mills, Tracy Genter. Row 1: Sara Pinchin, Rachel Amann, Julia Speck, Maya Dietz, Meghan Dinneen, Andrea Paradis, Casey Washburn, Jeremy Burt. Row 3: Mike Wisnoski, Richard Hill, Brian Lenning, Jamie Abott, Steve McCarthy, Rich Capirci, Clay Relyea. Hamilton is unique because the faculty are not only teachers but friends. They nudged us toward things we were reluctant to try and encouraged us when we faltered. Infecting us with their contagious enthusiasm, these chefs at HCS kept a plate of green eggs before us. Administration Superintendent: Dr. Thomas Coseo. Assistant Principal: Alvin Fish. School Board: Row 1: Mrs. Susan Gustafson, Mrs. Ruth Ann Loveless. Row 2: Mr. David McKay, Mr. Richard Heck, Mr. Edgar Hotaling. Elementary Principal: Mr. Joseph Keane. F acuity Language: Mrs. Barbara de Franqueville, Mr. Lowell Youman, Mrs. Susan Anthony, Mrs. Carla Amann. Music: Mr. Matthew Gallagher, Mr. Peter Potter. Art: Mrs. Margaret Freese, Mrs. Patricia Halloran, Mr. Alvin Fish Social Studies: Mr. James Mlasgar, Mrs. Mary Cleary, Mr. Richard Carroll. Mathematics: Miss Valerie Ackerman, Mrs. Joanne Canto, Mr. James Andrews. Science: Mr. C. William Orcutt, Mrs. Terry Monty, Mr. Robert Bond. Agriculture and Industrial Arts: Mr. Neil Lamb, Mr. Bruce Shene. Physical Education: Mr. Robert Milner, Ms. Pamela Fuller, Mr. Thomas Blackford. Guidance: Mr. David Exley, Mr. Arthur Blymiller. For the past 20 years, David Exley has been Hamilton’s guidance counselor. Mr. Exley will retire with the class of 88’. We will remember him for many things ... reading us our S.A.T scores, flipping through the college guide saying, “Yes, there is a school for you. It’s out in Northwestern Nebraska,” helping us in our job search, and showing us the career opportunties available. We will remember him for his efforts to improve the quality of life in our school. He cared, and cares deeply about people, feeling that they are more important than grades and class rank. We wish him smooth sailing! Elementary Teachers. Row 1: Mrs. Gloria Lenhart, Mrs. Patricia Munley, Mrs. Joan Prindle, Mrs. Patricia McGill, Mrs. Marion Fenner. Row 2: Mrs. JoAnn Linsley, Mrs. Susan Trueworthy, Mrs. Karen Hotaling, Mrs. Sharon Follett, Mrs. Joan Ford, Mrs. Martha Ludwig, Mr. Joseph Keane. Row 3: Mr. Joseph Catanzaro, Mrs. Julia Will, Mr. Russell Duvernoy, Mrs. Jane Loop, Mrs. Mary Cooley. Missing: Mrs. Barbara Ray. Elementary Specialists: Row 1: Mrs. Bonnie McCubbin, Mrs. Debra Bay-Borelli, Mrs. Barbara Hipsley. Row 2: Mrs. Donnee Wheelin, Mrs. Jeanne Rose. Bus Drivers. Row 1: Ken Ford, Phil Roe. Row 2: Bob Reed, Otto Young. Row 3: Sam Sastri, Carter Young, Lewis McGregor. Row 3: Irene DeLacey. Things we like ... You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them. You will see. The music program at Hamilton has improved with every note. The separated sqeaky B flats and piercing G sharps have finally come together to form music. The strategy that is behind success in Sports and Activities holds true in Music; all the instruments and voices scrambled together, working as one under the conducting of the chef, brought entertainment and nourishment to the audience and the musicians. Band Under Mr. Gallagher’s strict discipline, the band has finally become a real band. Make-up lessons, folder checks, NO GUM, and practicing on weekends were some of the things Mr. G. enforced to improve the band as they advanced to grade five music. Their hard work paid off — the “step-kick- kick-leap-kick-touch” from “A Chorus Line” brought chuckles from the audience, and as they learned about crescendos and sforzandos, they became musicians. Row 1: Pam Novak, Duvan Hoffman. Row 2: Chris Rose, Amanda Nie, Lisa Murray, Katie Mogelgaard, Karen Holcomb, Nina Lewis, Sarina Hinsley, Kristin Brown. Row 3: Mr. Gallagher, Lee Ann Briggs, Shona Doyle, Sarah Brown, Cathy Smith, Monica Nelson, Kristin Murray, Brian Rose, Travis Leach, Stacie Heck, Jennifer Chapin, Andrea Briggs. Row 4: JoAnna McCue, Leah Youman, Drew Washburn, Allison Morrill, Thor Weyter, Josh Watkins. Row 5: Greg Gieryic, Tim Mogelgaard, Andrew Frutiger, Mike Belush, Grant Raucher, Jay C. Whipple, Chris Cooper, Hugh Humphreys. Row 6: Jason Strand, Dan Orcutt, Steve Lenhart, Scott Burgess, Steve Carpenter, John Stone. Stage Band Row 1: Nina Lewis, Pam Novak. Row 2: Sarina Hinsley, Jennifer Chapin, Stacie Heck, Karen Holcomb, Brian Rose, Leah Youman, Mr. Gallegher. Row 3: Greg Gieryic, Tim Mogelgaard, Andrew Fruitiger, Drew Washburn, Jay C. Whipple. Row 4: Joshua Watkins, Thor Weyter, Dan Orcutt, Scott Burgess, Jason Strand. The stage band has become a prestigious organization which plays jazz, blues, and swing. At the Color Guard show, their “In the Mood” brought people down from the stands to dance. One might not have noticed Jason or Scott behind the twenty stands, nor heard the rest of the group over Pam’s keyboard bass, nor been there when Brian got his solo right, but under the leadership of Mr. Gallagher, they are gaining the recognition they deserve. Junior High Band Chorus Row 1: Casey Washburn, Margo DeBoer, Carly Canning, Meghan Dinneen, Maya Dietz, Tami Rollins, Maya Dietz, Mr. Gallegher. Row 2: Franklin Harris, Roberta Godfrey, Kara Ernst, Andrea Carroccio, Jessica Anthony, Renee Fischer. Row 3: Brett Palmateer, Tim Fox, Tara Elgie, Michael Fogg, John Adamy, Michael Fish. The Jr. High Band was very dedicated this year, coming to band rehearsals after school three times a week. They were challenged by the much tougher NYSSMA grade one music, including “Menuet” by Bach. These musicians are working and practicing industriously, and they will soon be assured of places in the Sr. High program. This year the Jr. High Chorus recruited 37 boys and girls who met twice a week under the direction of Mr. Potter. They worked on such basics as sound, posture, and tone, and strove to blend together in simple harmonies like St. Elmo’s Fire. Row 1: Debbie Furner, Diana Burdick, Andrea Carrocio, Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Andrea Paradis, Meghan Dinneen, Berry Farrington, Maya Dietz. Row 2: Mr. Potter, Zach Fleitz, Emily Tucker, Joanne Prentiss, Kara Ernst, Marilyn Perez, Roberta Godfrey, Nicki Swann, Melissa Buterbaugh, Sandra Dreusike, Joe Geruntino, John Felton. Row 3: Sandra Crumb, Alison Clough, Adam Heck, Mike Kusler, Danny Merkt, Chris Sacco, Chani Taub, Leslie Van Schaak, Carly Canning. Chorus Row 1: Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Leah Youman, Jessica Anthony, Kristen Joerger, John Felton, Mr. Potter. Row 2: Emily Wilson, Kim Beadle, Pam Novak, JoAnna McCue, Cathy Smith, Katie Mogelgaard. Row 3: Zach Dietz, Jay C. Whipple, Stacie Heck, Lisa Murray, Karen Holcomb, Missy Lawrence, Amanda Nikil. Row 4: Jason Speck, Erik Hoham, Josh Watkins, Meg Cooper, Christie McCarthy, Emily Tucker, Margo DeBoer, Sarah Watkins, Trish Clement. The loss of many great voices to graduation made 1987-88 a rebuilding year for the chorus. Concentrating on their tone quality rather than volume, they developed a new sound, and their renewed enthusiasm was shared by their audiences. Hamilton was represented well at Area All-State and All-County Choruses by the fine singers who attended. 77 Greensleeves Row 1: Kathy DeLacy, Erik Hoham. Row 2: Sarah Watkin, Katie Mogelgaard, Jessica Anthony, Zach Dietz, Stacie Heck, Sarina Hinsley, Leah Youman, Pam Novak. Row 3: Mark Sacco, Hugh Humphreys, Josh Watkins, Chris Buchanan, Nina Lewis, Jason Speck. Greensleeves, under the directorship of Kathy DeLacy and Erik Hoham, has become dynamic and diverse, singing Billy Joel’s “For The Longest Time” and P.D.Q. Bach’s “Throw The Yule Log On Uncle John.” At Christmas time they sang at the hospital’s extended care and at the tree lighting in the park. The String Ensemble met every Friday afternoon and worked on Quartets. At the Christmas concert the ensemble performed “Madrigal” non conducted and stunned their audience. Members of the group take private lessons and are working on challenging, difficult pieces to perform. Row 1: Darren Trask, Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Julia Speck. Row 2: Katie Mogelgaard, Stacie Heck, Emily Tucker, JoAnna McCue, Leah Youman, Meghan Dinneen, Leslie Van Schaak. Row 3: Miss McCubbin. Masquers Row 1: Moreen Jaquay, Allison Morrill, Kyra Ashbaugh, Noelle Perry, Carla Burdick, Stacie Heck, Pam Novak, Kathy DeLacy. Row 2: Mr. Soderberg, Emily Tucker, Jenny Newberry, JoAnna McCue, Cathy Smith, Leah Youman , Colleen Keane, Kristin Murray, Nina Lewis. Row 3: Mark Sacco , Tom Walsh, Chris Fry, Dan Orcutt, Bill Basher, Adria Barton, Erik Hoham, Joshua Watkins, Brian Rose, Kate Humphreys. The Masquers saw the addition of many new faces, along with the return of some stage veterans. These aspiring actors and actresses put in long hours of work, both after school and at night, in order to perfect their roles. Under the direction of Mr. Soderberg, who is in his 19th year, and along with choreographer Mrs. Strand, pit-director Mr. Gallagher, and vocal director Mr. Potter, the cast performed “Damn Yankees.” The pit band practiced the extremely difficult music independently and then joined the cast for the marathon rehearsals. They battled the 9 8 time and 7-sharp key signatures, and created their own fun. Even more behind the scenes was the stage crew, which put the audience in the locker room and dugout, and spot-lighted the action on the field. Although many of the activities seemed as appealing as cold green eggs, students were willing to take that first bite, and found the involvement delicious. Jumping from Mr. Carroll’s lecture on the U.S. government to the problem of drinking and driving at a SADD meeting, students got involved after 2:30. Though teachers were nearby to advise, it was the students themselves who ran the organizations, who fried those green eggs. Meeting every Wednesday at 2:30, the Student Council has been busy organizing the school pictures, concessions, and the Giving Tree. They continued to support Abraham, a child from Central America. Their idea for a student workshop day turned into a reality as they made the March 25th day of popular learning workshops a success. Row 1: Leslie Van Schaak, Chani Taub. Row 2: Tara Elgie, April Andrews, JoAnna McCue. Row 3: Shona Doyle, Monica Bolland, Heidi Andrews, Pam Novak, Leah Youman. Row 4: Monica Nelson, Rich Brantis, Chad Rodman, Duvan Hoffman, Nina Lewis. The National Honor Society almost tripled in size with the initiation of a new crop of juniors and hardworking seniors. The new members were honored at the initiation dinner by Dr. Coseo. They were selected on the basis of character, leadership, scholarship, and service. In December the members wrapped Christmas packages at the Baptist Church as part of their community service. Student Council Honor Society Row 1: Kate Humphreys, Kyra Ashbaugh, Kristin Murray, Missy Lawrence, Noelle Perry, Alison Tarplee, Heidi Andrews, Monica Bolland, Pam Novak. Row 2: Nina Lewis, Allison Morrill, Monica Nelson, Chris Cooper, Andrea Briggs. B°w 3: Brenda Bailey, Ann Link, Sarah Fall, Susie Rider, Keely Murphy, Greg Gieric, Sarina Hinsley. Row 4: Jeremy Plotkin, Erik Hoham, Duvan Hoffman, Dan Orcutt, Matt Benson, Jason Strand, Brian Rose. Almedas New Members. Row 1: Kristin Brown, Colleen Keane, Moreen Jaquay, Masha Raskolnikov, JoAnna McCue. Row 2: Heather Toomath, Lisa Fuller, Christine McCarthy, Chris Lloyd. Row 3: Leah Youman, Kate Anthony, Donna Carver, Christine, Colabelli, Marya Plotkin. Row 4: Vicki Prindle, Carla Burdick, Tracey Ulhig, Mary Baker, Amy Rodman, Laurie Rogers, Kathy Smith. The Almedas initiated a record number of new members, who dressed up as Walt Disney charachters, and made the embarrassing plung into school. They rolled toilet paper down the halls, “shined” shoes, and sang nursery rhymes to become members of this great group. The Almeda Ball was a rousing success; over fifty couples had a “Wonderful” time that night at the Inn. • MaiUioldu- ) Row 1: Kate Humphreys, Kristin Murray, Heidi Andrews, Pam Novak, Nina Lewis. Row 2: Laurie Mullenax, Sarah Fall, Erin Moynihan, Jennifer Newberry, Chelly Crouch, Andrea Briggs. Row 3: Lisa Eaton, Connie Geruntino, Trish Clement, Missy Lawrence, Meredith Jones, Stacie Heck, Monica Bolland. Row 4: Sarina Hinsley, Monica Nelson, Keely Murphy, Cecile Grappard, Kathy DeLacy, Denise Kitto, Alison Tarplee. Row 5: Susie Rider, Brenda Bailey, Ann Link, Bonnie Bailey, Kristin Trueworthy, Allison Morrill, Katrina Ponton, Beth Wilcox. Row 1: Chris8y Lloyd, Julie Brustad, Brenda Bailey, Kate Humphreys, Kristin Murray. Row 2: Kristin Trueworthy, Annie Link, Bonnie Bailey, Carla Burdick, Wendy Williams, Karen Welch, Mrs. Kinney. Row 3: Christine Colabelli, Debbie King, Sarah Fall, Amy Rodman, Katrina Ponton, Meredith Jones, Kristin Kershaw, Lisa Fuller, Chrissy McCarthy, Michelle Bartlett, Heather Toomath, Jennifer Hipsley, Kelli Marcellus, Mary Baker. Row 4: Bemie Empie, Mark Sacco, Tom Walsh, Missy Lawrence, Sue Sheldrick, Sheila Loomis, Stacey Hotaling, Shelly Crouch. Row 5: Doug Borck, Jim Morris, Rich Brantis, Cecile Grappard, Adria Barton, Danielle Gross, Tracey Uhlig, Karen Holcomb. Row 6: Moreen Jaquay, Jennifer Newberry, Erin Moynihan. SADD The SADD program had another good year, and had no problems recruiting new members. Under the direction of Mrs. Kinney and Mr. Lamb, and with the hard work of president Kristin Murray, the group put on SADD skits, showed drunk driving films, and sponsored Father Frank Pizzarelli to make students aware that “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk”. Community Students Row 1: Susie Rider, Kyra Ashbaugh, Masha Raskolnikov, Allison Morrill, Noelle Perry. Row 2: Kate Humphreys, Nina Lewis, Brian Rose, Bill Basher, Jeremy Plotkin, Jason Strand. French, German, political science, chemistry, calculus, business, sociology, geology Hamilton students have tasted the college life, taking these classes at Morrisville and Colgate. Making use of their numerous study halls, they have trudged up the “Hill” to augment their education. The newspaper staff was a mixture of students from seventh to twelth grade. They put out their first issue in December, which had a new look and had a variety of articles by a new crop of writers. Deadlines, holding staff meetings, and co-ordinating efforts became obstacles which blocked the next issues. jn Smy i iJd I 0 c r .. 14 too; (dltor : Doug lorck Contributing writers: Cacti Gr « r« tuck «III •« M ff■• Newspaper Row 1: Stacie Heck, Colleen Keane, Lorian Meyer-Wendt. Row 2: Mark Sacco, Doug Borck, Rich Hill, Masha Raskolnikov, JoAnna McCue, Duvan Hoffman. Art Club Row 1: Christie Amann, John Stone, Adria Barton, Colleen Keane. Row 2: John Fish, Matt Benson, Kelli Marcellus, Jennifer Hipsley, Michael Fish. Row 3: Keri Albrecht, Ursela Young, Tammy Albee, Julie Brustad, Amy Rodman, Beth Wilcox, Jenny Newberry. Row 4: Brian Rose, Dan Orcutt, Rich Brantis, Kristin Springer, Amy Morris, Kristin Kershaw, Karen Welch. The initial interest in Art Club seemed a hopeful sign for a successful year; dwindling attendance proved otherwise. After the traditional trip to the Everson, the true art compatriots were separated from the rest. Members who strived for creativeness were not limited to canvas or paper; pink erasers, clay, and rubber cement, along with imaginative games of basketball, cricket, and baseball, kept interest alive for those having trouble identifying with traditional art. OM, under the coordination of Mrs. Rose, continued to gather momentum. Twenty-four members from the elementary and high school worked all year, practicing spontaneous problem- solving, and preparing, by building, writing and acting, for the long- term-problem competition held in March. Row 1: Julia Speck, Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Russell Duvernoy, Chris Rose, Chani Taub, Stacie Heck. Row 2: Sarah Pinchin, Nicki Swan, Rachael Amann, Berry Farrington, Maya Dietz, Leslie Van Schaak, Shona Doyle, Andrea Paradis. Row 3: Sarah Watkins, Charles Fischer, Tami Rollins, Casey Washburn, Meghan Dinneen, Katie Mogelgaard, Lisa Murray, Jay C. Whipple, Josh Watkins, Jim Joerger. Majesties Row 1: Bonnie Bailey, Peggy Crumb, Heidi Crumb. Row 2: Missy Shultz, Tracey Penoyer, Carrie Muray, Kathy Dickenson. Row 3: Sherry Miner, Laurie Mullenax, Lisa Eaton, Chris Colabelli, Doris Day, Tammy Shultz, Kathy Smith. Practicing whenever they could get the gym, which was sometimes on Sunday mornings, the colorguard grew very strong this year. Competing to “Mony, Mony,” by Billy Idol, and “Breaking Out,” by Laura Branigan, the Majesties continued their winning tradition, and culminated their season with the “Contest For the Crown.” AM BOCES Row 1: Connie Geruntino, Laurie Mullenax, Lisa Eaton. Missing: Donna Carver. PM BOCES Row 1: Bob Jones. Row 2: Adam Excell, Greg Staelens. Row 1: Warren Baker, Kathy Dickinson, Missy Fenner, Keri Murray, Tammy Schultz, Nancy Jones, Brett Watson. Row 2: Steve Brooks, Lynn Compton, Gaylord Mungazi, Scott Hottaling, Chad Rodman, Willie Carrero. Enduring the hour long bus ride, Hamilton students took cosmetology and child care at AM BOCES, programs which yield temporary licenses at graduation. Students also took auto mechanics and auto body courses at PM BOCES. The monotony of the trips was fought by stops at Friendly’s and an unexpected accident. FFA The FFA had an active year, competing in many contests. They won first place at their chapter meeting contest for performing the parlimentary procedure. Jon Miller, competing in extemporaneous speaking, and Annie Link, in prepared public speaking, were among those who brought awards back to Hamilton. The FFA sponsered their spring banquet where their successful year was reviewed. Row 1: Dave Snider, Aaron Buterbaugh, Trish Clement, Brenda Bailey, Annie Link, Bonnie Bailey, Christine Colabelli. Row 2: Brian Eaton, Tom Ponton, Andy Jones, Marty Colabelli, Joe Mullenax, Harold Reed, Scott Soule. Hamiltonian 1988 Photography: Kate Humphreys (thanks for your copy), Brian Rose, JoAnna McCue. Missing: Leah Youman, Scott Smith, Chris Fry. Business: Jason Strand, Treasurer Co-Editor; Carla Burdick, Annie Link, Manager; Katrina Ponton, Monica Nelson. Missing: Chris Collabelli, Bonnie Bailey. Yearbook Copy: The yearbook staff had a very productive year, creating one of the best editions of the Hamiltonian yet. The idea for Green Eggs and Hamilton came in a “core” ( note the quotes ) meeting in September when Spank got excited about the book “This stuff is great, Would you, could you, with a goat... ”, and persuaded everyone to agree. The staff had it’s spats ... The Greaves-Morrillian, and the Spank- RosOrcuttian ... but then realized that the yearbook was more important than everything else, and came to love picture days, soda runs, deadlines, the stoned mouse, thesauruses, gophers, loading typevision ... please be patient, smurfs and other code words, 73758, ads, ! %(§) — croppers, marathon days, rapping, and The Bible. Most of the time one could hear “Cover it up, Someone’s coming ... We don’t have any pictures ... Let’s watch the master as he starts to jam ... Do we have an egg on this page? ... Didn’t anyone write the baseball copy? ... and ... It sends chills up my back!!” coming from room 104. The yearbookers could not have done it without one member of the faculty who gave them oodles of TIME, patience, knowledge, opinion, and laughter ... THANKS MRS. WASHBURN! The “Core.” Clockwise: Tom Walsh, Ideas Layout; Kristin Murray, Layout Everything; Allison Morrill, Layout and Copy Editor; Nina Lewis, Layout Copy; Brian Rose, Photography Editor Art; Dan Orcutt, Art Editor Layout. Missing: Noelle Perry, The Computer Wiz. Track ? Varsity. Row 1: Matt Benson, John Stone, Bemie Empie. Row 2: Jeremy Plotkin, Erik Hoham, Duvan Hoffman, Dan Wagner, Scott Burgess, Nate Perry, John Jeski. Varsity Girls. Row 1: Heidi Andrews, Marya Plotkin, Alison Tarplee, Cathy Smith, Mary Baker. Row 2: Monica Nelson, Pam Novak, Monica Bolland, Sarina Hinsley, Michelle Spooner, Vicki Prindle, Lara Beaton. 1987 head coach Duvemoy watched as the team withstood the agonizing yet often amusing Jane Fonda — “Are you ready to do the work out?” and countless miles around the track. The girls finished sixth and the boys fifth in the CSC. Track Seniors: Matt Benson, Monica Nelson, Jeremy Plotkin. Missing: Nina Lewis. The Junior High team broke seven school records last year. They produced three league champions, and both the boys and girls finished fourth in the league. Many of the talented individuals will move on and strengthen the varsity team. Jr. High. Row 1: Diana Burdick, Chris Rose, Todd Slater, Chris Sacco, Kerri Albrecht. Row 2: Jess Anthony, Katie Mogelgaard, Lisa Murray, April Andrews, Jeremy Ogden, Arron Buterbaugh, Ursula Young. Row 3: Randy Wright, Christie Amann, Ross Hoham, Jarrod Edwards, Henry Kelleher, Gaylord Mungazi, Coach Carroll. 93 Baseball Varsity Baseball. Row 1: Matt Shaul, Greg Barton. Row 2: Will Bartlett, Steve Rogers, Drew Washburn, Brian Merkt, Brian Rose. Row 3: Rich Brantis, Jay Ponton, Lance Julian, Scott Soule, John Kusler, Coach Shene. Seniors: Brian Rose Rich Brantis The varsity’s serious atti- tude made them compet- itive, but they struggled without a bench. Avoiding the swamp at right field and the “town” at short- stop enlivened practice. The season high was the defeat of unbeaten Sau- quoit with Sharky’s three- run homer. The Jr. High team had a super season — twelve for fourteen. In 1988, besides bringing up rookies to carry equip- ment, they will provide new talent for the varsity. Senior: Matt Shaul Jr. High. Row 1: Mike Kusler, Andy Lawrence, Royce Jennings, Russ Duvernoy, Mickey Donovan, Tim Fox, Brett Palmateer. Row 2: Jay Whipple, Justin Pilachowski, Adam Heck, Dan Merkt, Pascal Grapard, Brian Miller, Ethan Lamb. Row 3: Steve Carpenter, Chad Rodman, Scott Hotaling, Marc Jaquay, Tom Ponton, John Fish. Senior: Scott Soule. J.V. Softball. Row 1: Sheila Loomis. Row 2: Melena Fuller, Cindy Crumb, Cecile Grapard, Tracy Uhlig, Debbi King. Row 3: Andrea Briggs, Lee Anne Briggs, Amy Rodman, Stacy Hotaling, Joleen Staelens. Wm Soft J.H. Softball. Row 1: Alison Clough, Tara Elgie, Andrea Carroccio, Debbi Furner, Roberta Godfrey, Jen Pokomy, Sandy Crumb, Kristin Joerger, Kara Ernst, Shona Doyle, Missy Fenner, Wendy Williams, Kim Beadle. Row 3: Coach Corbin, Margo DeBoer, Rachel Wagner, Lee Anne Briggs, Jennifer Chapin, Erin Gustafson, Tasha Dreusike, Tammy Shultz. ball The varsity team’s hard work and dedication paid off; they went undefeated and were the 1987 CSC champions. They won their first sectional game but lost a heartbreaker in the second round. The team should remember their impressive season, dumping water on “Studmuffin,” and blowing out opponents. The J.V. team, full of strong hitters, perfected their fielding for a 9-1 season. The Jr. High played their first road games and added to their experience. Senior: Susie Rider. Varsity Softball. Row 1: Meredith Jones, Erin Moynihan, Danielle Gross, Adria Barton. Row 2: Susie Rider, Tricia Eaves, Kristen Dewey, Karen Holcomb. Row 3: Coach Blackford, Chris Hipsley, Katrina Ponton, Patty Merkt, Denise Kitto, Tammie Albee. Golf Row 1: Coach Rider, John Dolmanet, Kelli Marcellus, Paige Bean, Bruce Dewey, Jim Morris. Row 2: Doug Borck, John Kusler, Mark Sacco, Tom Walsh, B.J. Houston, Lance Kenyon. This young, but experienced, team containing no seniors had an exceptional season, reaching the Center State Championship, and sending Jim Morris to the States. In 1988, they look forward to winning the league title, and hope for a sectional berth. Golf Seniors. In the Ditch: Tom Walsh, Doug Borck. On the Rocks: Jim Morris. Tennis Twenty-five sleepy-eyed teenagers dressed in p.j. bottoms and sweatshirts arrived at the tennis courts at 6:45 A.M. With gloved hands they swatted at the little yellow Wilson 4’s. On occasion, a lobbed ball got lost in the mist. On bright afternoons, the skilled played matches to win, while the novices played exhibition matches to gain experience. Tennis Seniors. Row 1: Dan Orcutt, Jennifer Newberry, Kristin Murray, Allison Morrill. Row 1: Shelley Crouch, Joanna McCue, Tasha Friend, Kate Anthony, Emily Tucker, Leah Youman, Danielle Kahn. Row 2: Zach Dietz, Allison Morrill, Susan Shea, Jennifer Newberry, Beth Van Schaack, Kristin Murray, Andrew Frutiger. Row 3: Jim Joerger, Chuck Fischer, Tim Mogelgaard, Travis Leach, Steve Lenhart, Dan Orcutt, Jack Bartels, Chris Cooper, Coach Youman. Cross Country Varsity Boys. Row 1: Bemie Empie, Greg Gieryic, Justin Pilachowski, Chris Cooper. Row 2: Erik Hoham, Dan Orcutt, Duvan Hoffman, Karsten Eibach. As a runner at HCS, it takes imagination to survive tiring runs when you are seven miles from civilization, and ready to drop. Hide and seek at Colgate, candy runs, and swimming in Lake Moraine made a balance between fun and the hard work put into the season. Their dedication paid off when the boys’ team finished fifth at Sectionals and the girls came home as Section III Champions, and fourth at the State Championships. Varsity Girls. Row 1: April Andrews, Lisa Murray. Row 2: Nina Lewis, Katie Mogelgaard, Monica Bolland, Pam Novak, Heidi Andrews, Monica Nelson. Cross Country Seniors: Karsten Eibach, Dan Orcutt, Nina Lewis, Monica Nelson. Fielc Modified Field Hockey. Row 1: Heather Price, Debbi Fumer, Karen Welch, Lorian Meyer-Wendt, Keri Albrecht. Row 2 Jessica Anthony, Margot Deboer, Erin Gustafson, Missy Fenner, Andrea Paradis, Sandy Crumb. Row 3: Marilyn Perez. Wendy Williams, Meghan Dineen, Berry Farington, Maya Dietz, Tami Rollins, Ursula Young, Kristen Kershaw. The Varsity Field Hockey team had a tough season this year; they played many hard-fought games, often losing by one point. While other teams were huffing and puffing up the field, Hamilton was breathing easily, thanks to the dreaded “25 back, 50 back, 75 back, 100 back” in practices. The enthusiastic modified team was undefeated in the league, and often came back from away games screaming from the bus “We’re number l!” Hockey Seniors: Susan Rider, Jennifer Newber- Varsity Field Hockey. Row 1: Katrina Ponton. Row 2: Kristin Murray, Shona Doyle, Mary Baker, Tracey Uhlig, Jennifer Newberry, Erin Moynihan, Karen Hotaling, Meredith Jones, Allison Morrill. Row 3: Danielle Gross, Susan Rider, Cindy Crumb, Chrissy McCarthy, Lisa Fuller, Colleen Keane, Michelle Bartlett, Heather Toomath. 103 Jr. High. Row 1: Leslie Van Schaack, Sarah Watkin, Casey Washburn. Row 2: Mike Kusler, Russ Duvernoy, Andrew Lawrence, Tate McCormick, Nicole Swan. Row 3: Andrew McCarthy, Jeremy Burt, Jeremy Ogden, Alex Dickson, Zach Fleitz, John Fish, Jim Keane, Tim Fox, Matt Tarplee. J.V. Row 1: Brian Albrecht, Chris Rose, Jay C. Whipple, Jason Speck, Marya Plotkin, Alison Tarplee, Brian Miller. Row 2: Coach Reakes, Jack Bartels, Ethan Lamb, Bruce Dewey, Jeremy Ogden, Thor Weyter, John Fish, Joe Welch, Zach Dietz, Leah Youman. Soccer Varsity. Row 1: Sarina Hinsley, John Stone. Row 2: Steve Lenhart, Timmy Duvemoy (Ball Boy), Jason Strand, Chris Brown, Mark Sacco, Andrew Frutiger, Jeremy Plotkin, Tim Mogelgaard. Row 2: Josh Watkin, Brian Merkt, Drew Washburn, Brian Rose, Travis Leach, Hugh Humphreys, Kate Humphreys, Maureen Jaquay, Stacie Heck, Coach Duvemoy. Three o’clock on a scorching hot day in late August, thirty-five soccer players, boys and girls, met for their first practice. They claimed to be in shape, but after a couple laps around the field they collapsed and begged for water. But by mid-season, they were playing as a team whose passing, speed, and defense would win games. They won 7 of their last 9 games. Thus, they became the first soccer team in Hamilton’s sports’ history to go to sectional play. The JV soccer team played very well and ended with a 5-8-1 season. The junior high soccer team had good skills, lost very close games, and were enjoyable to watch because of their enthusiasm. The 1987 Emerald Knights varsity football team improved over the long haul of the ’87 season. Although their 1-6-1 was modest, the team received super performances from the players. Senior tailback Amos Burgess was playing excellent ball until his season was cut short due to an injury. Junior linebacker Mike Wheeler received honorable mention from the CSC. CSC all-star Scott Soule made twenty plus tackles nearly every game. With only three seniors leaving, Hamilton looks to improve. The modified football team had trouble finding a quarterback and were lying down to avoid getting smushed, but then they learned that effort paid off in time to have a 500 — season. Football Seniors: Row 1: Matt Benson, Rich Brantis. Row 2: Fritz Dolmanet. Row 3: Amos Burgess, Scott Soule. Jr. High. Row 1: Mike Mills, Adam Excell, Micky Donavan, Rich Capirci. Row 2: Joe Morgan, Mike Wisnoski, Brian Lenning, Jamie Abbott. Row 3: Mike Haire, Dan Merkt, Ron Wright, Wally Chase. Row 4: Pascal Grapard, Aaron Buterbaugh, Gaylord Mungazi, Steve Carpenter, Adam Heck. Varsity: Row 1: Rich Brantis, Will Shoemaker, John Kusler, Scott Soule, Mike Wheeler, Nathan Perry, Matt Benson. Row 2: Fritz Dolmanet, Brian Eaton, John Geruntino, John Dolmanet, Andy Jones, Chris Wisnoski, Jeff Butts. Row 3: Chad Rodman, Tom Ponton, Amos Burgess, Jeff Uhlig, Scott Hotaling, Matt Toomath, Marty Colabelli, John Jeski, Harold Reed, B.J. Houston, Scott Burgess, Aaron Meddaugh, Coach Blackford. Football Cheerleaders The football cheerleaders, sporting their skirts in the freeezing weather, worked very hard to keep the struggling football team psyched. They filled the halls of HCS with posters and banners, and organized the pep ralley, bonfire, and Spirit Week before the Homecoming game. Their enthusiastic cheering carried over into the stands as they sang, “Let’s Go, Our Emeralds Are The Best!” Row 1: Bonnie Bailey, Co-Captain; Brenda Bailey. Row 2: Kristin Trueworthy, Connie Geruntino, Debbie King, Sue Sheldrick, Beth Wilcox, Annie Link, Co-Captain; Julie Brustad, Amy Rodman, Carla Burdick. Basketball Cheerleaders Varsity Squad: Sue Sheldrick, Kim Crossway, Jenn Newberry, Keely Murphy, Kate Anthony. Co Captains: Carla Burdick, Moreen Jaquay. With no returning varsity cheerleaders, it looked as though the talented basketball team would play before a spiritless crowd. The inexperienced squad, led by their captains Moreen and Carla, worked to learn the cheers, and become a team. “HCS, our colors won’t be stopped! HCS, We’ll take you to the top!” Usually the J.V. squad cheered to empty stands, but because of close, exciting J.V. games, they rose to fired up fans. A special thanks to Mrs. Duvernoy and Mrs. Rhyde for mastering a difficult task. Boys’ JV Basketball Row 1: Aaron Buterbaugh, Gaylord Mungazi, Jay C. Whipple, Brian Merkt, Nathan Perry, Chris Rose, Pascal Grapard, Willie Carrero. Row 2: Bruce Dewey, Jeff Butts, Jason Wunderlich, Chris Buterbaugh, Travis Leach, Tom Ponton, Marc Jaquay. The J.V. boys team had an outstanding season, compiling a 17-3 record. There was a large turnout for the team, giving Coach Rhyde a lot of depth on the bench. Lead by the six returning sophmores the team also profited from the talented contributions of the freshman class. Averaging 65 points a game, the team played a running and shooting style that left their opponents standing flat-footed. They won the Madison Christmas Tournament and battled Cooperstown for the Center State Conference Championship. Even though they finished second in the league, it was still a season to remember. Boys’ Varsity Basketball Row 1: Andrew Fruitiger, Rich Brantis, Jason Strand, Bill Basher. Row 2: Coach Blackford, John Lynch, Scott Soule, Steve Lenhart, Karsten Eibach, Lance Kenyon, Harold Reed. Moved up: Chris Buterbaugh. leniors. Row 1: Jason Strand, Bill Basher. Row 2: Scott Soule, Karsten Eibach, Rich Brantis. The Varsity boys season (10-9) was plagued by injuries and illness, and Coach Blackford struggled to keep his team on top. They handed New York Mills their first loss of the season and stunned crowds with their excellent shooting and fast break. With their talented shooting gaurds, the three point shot was used to Hamilton’s advantage. Three year varsity veteran Scott Soule along with Jason Strand and Rich Brantis provided leadership and experience on the court and because of the meager bench the starters had a lot of playing time. Drawing a good seed in Sectionals, they beat Otselic Valley and defeated Cooperstown the next night in their last league game. Girls’J.V. Basketball The J.V. team, coached by Neil Lamb, showed that they could play tough ball and win. Their 14- 6 record demonstrates that these girls may be able to turn the Hamilton basketball program around. Their running game and fast break frustrated opponents as did their enthusiastic press. Coach Lamb also encouraged his team to make use of the three point shot which occasionally paid off. These girls have gained a lot of experience and are ready to move up to the varsity level. J.V. Row 1: Katie Mogelgaard, Shona Doyle, Adria Barton, Kelli Marcellus. Row 2: Kristin Brown, Lee Anne Briggs, Jennifer Chapin, Karen Holcomb. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Row 1: Katrina Ponton, Tammy Albee, Erin Moynihan. Row 2: Seniors: Susie Rider, Nina Lewis, Kristin deridith Jones, Andrea Briggs, Chelly Crouch, Nina Lewis, Susie Trueworthy. Rider, Tracey Uhlig, Kristin Trueworthy. The girls team struggled through a rather disappointing season as they compiled a 6-14 record. They lost several close games including one to New York Mills after cutting a twelve point defecit in the last minute and a half to tie the game. Because the team is only losing three seniors’ next year’s team is loaded with potential and talent. Jr. High Basketball 7th Grade. Row 1: Tymora Albee, Leslie VanSchaak. Row 2: Maya Dietz, Tracy Penoyer, Tracy Genter, Casey Washburn, Melissa Buterbaugh, Meghan Dinneen, Tami Rollins, Chani Taub, Nicki Swan. 8th Grade. Row 3: Renee Fisher, Joann Prentiss, Diana Burdick, Debbi Furner, Sandy Crumb, Andrea Carroccio, Kara Ernst, Marilyn Perez. The girls spent the season learning the basic fundamentals of basketball because the majority of them had never played before. However, their enthusiasm and willingness to learn helped them finish up with outstanding seasons. The 7th grade team, coached by Mr. Duvernoy, won both of their opening games, while the 8th grade team, coached by Jimmy Mlasgar, came back after a tough loss to win against Cooperstown. The 7th grade boys started the season with a suddtr death victory and went on to win their next eight games in a row before they dropped two. They won their last two games, with what Coach Mlasgar calle their best performances of the season. Being the smallest team in the CSC didn’t stop the 8th grade team from reaching a 7-6 record. With a lot of hard work and determination over the past year, they progressed to become a winning team! 7th Grade. Row 1: Mike Haire, Rich Hill, Wally Chase, Aaron Toomath, Nathanael Johndrew, Darin Trass, Mike Wisnoski, Steve McCarthy, Marty Collins, David Bartlett. 8th Grade. Row 2: Zach Fleitz, Brett Palmateer, Mick Donovan, Russ Duvernoy, Mike Kusler, Jeremy Ogden, Jim Keane, Adam Heck. Ice Hockey Row 1: Wayland Williams, Tom Walsh, Chuck Fischer, Jim Joerger, Mark Sacco, Bernie Empie. Row 2: Coach Anderson, Doug Borck, Scott Hotaling, Brad Houston, Hugh Humphreys, Scott Burgess, Jim Morris, John Kusler, Chad Rodman, Coach Deacock. The hockey team, under a new coaching staff and limited numbers, had a season of almosts. They missed the sectionals by one game, finishing 7-12 overall. They were a very committed team, practicing at 6:15 every morning. Sneaking B.K. food in past Mrs. Fox and falling asleep in class were part of every day. The captain, Doug Borck, was named to the All-Star team. Graduation will claim only three players, so one can expect the winning way to continue in the future. 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