Johnstown High School - Baronet Yearbook (Johnstown, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1976 volume:

The Masses Winter Renovation and reorganization were the main themes this year in the Greater Johnstown School Dis- trict. State aid, granted to this school system, will provide for a media center or hub for all studies, a second cafeteria to make up for non-existent space in the old lunch- room, a swimming pool (our sin- cerest thanks to Mr. Julius Higier, who donated the required difference in memory of his wife) and exten- sive additions to various depart- ments. So at present, J.H. S. is under intense construction. How has this changed student life? Conservatively, pupils have become well adapted to the state of confusion making up this scho- lastic year. Reserved parking for students has been established on the north side of Burton Street. Gym classes follow marked detours to their respective fields. The rhy- thm of jackhammers and mallets punch out the mood for every person in the building. Academic scores are not expect- ed to drop, although-many object as two swinging five-tons beams seem to threaten the whole windows be- hind them, or as socks and assorted objects flip over the ceilingless locker room walls? This does not help concentration! Nostalgic Journey Dance themes based on mu- sic from the 50 s and 60's have been popular here. Those who went to last year’s prom rocked ed, rolled and twisted to the sounds of the Adrian James Band, playing music of these eras. The nostalgic tone was enhanced by giving gold records as prizes. As students danced and enjoyed refreshments, the stiff and formal atmosphere be- gan to relax. All who attended agreed it was a success. Johnstown High School's talent made its debut in the farcical comedy, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, that graced the J.H. S. stage in March 1975. The obnoxious Sheridan Whiteside, a radio celebrity pro- fessionally portrayed by Warren May, un- willingly lands in the all-too-normal abode of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley (Wayne Bur- ke and Carla Hoover). Whiteside temporar- ily makes the Stanley home a recuperating place from his accident which occurred on the steps of Stanley's home and then manages to meddle into the personal affairs of the house- hold. Mrs. Roseann Melita superbly directed the play with the help of May who was stu- dent director. All thank the stage craft class for creating the scenery, the light, stage and sound effect crews, and the others who made the production a sure-fire smash. Other star roles were played by John Bender--Ric- hard Stanley, Patricia Steenburg--June Stan- ley, Susan Bevington--Maggie Cutler, Daniel Henry--Dr. Bradley, Barbara Bevington-- Harriet Stanley, John Frederick--Bert Jeffer- son, Beat Fritz--Professor Moritz, Katherine Swatt--Miss Preen, Kimberly Preston--Lor- raine Sheldon, Brian Oles--Beverly Carlton, Todd Ruli son--Banjo. The Roof Smash Hit — Fiddler On FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was a real challenge to all involved, taxing the talents of such people as Sara Grabow- ski choregrapher, in large cast dance numbers like the wedding reception and pushing the directors, actors and musi- icians to the limits of their abilities. The light crew, set construction com- mittee, and art classes (advised by VV. Weldner) spent untold hours creating the illusion of pre-revolutionary Russia. After three nervous performances, fraught with the threat of light-board break-downs, stage manager Robert Russell, director Helen Russell, and band directors James Fransisco and James Hughston could relax to the over- whelming applause and congratulate the participants for a job well done at the cast party and annual Russell's picnic where Warren May and Laurie Becker (student directors) could go back to the normal” life of June exams. Everyone in band and chorus parti- cipated. Major roles were portrayed as follows: Tevye--Brian Oles, Golde-- Carle Hoover; the daughters--Tzeitel-- Julie Schreivogl, Hodel--Paula Carsky, Chava--Marie Slusher, Biclke--Michel- le Sandzik, and Shprintze--Denise Sand- zik; Motel (the tailor)--Neil Renvyle, Perchik (the revolutionary)--Warren May, Fyedke (the Russian gentile)--Guy Sponenburg, Yente (the matchmaker)-- Ethel Harrington, and of course the fiddler--Sara Grabowski, the Rabbi-- Perry Coughlin, and the lonely butcher-- Peter MacMillan. 10 Last spring twenty-eight students went to England for a theatrical tour which included JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, MOUSTRAP, AB- SURD PERSON SINGULAR, and HENRY V. Ma- dam Tuseau's wax museum and the majestic Tower of London, which houses the crown jewels of England, were among the memorable sights. Big Ben and the changing of the Buckingham Pal- ace guards seemed familiar but proved impres- sive. The trip ended with dinner at a French restaurant in Paris, followed by a drive through the breath takingly illuminated city. Despite the April Fool emergency, in which everyone madly packed up, fearing the worst until Mrs. Melita and Miss Kocab relieved their fears, the trip was really a lifetime experience. 13 Germany! Wunderbar! 14 Last April, fourteen students accompan- ied by Frau and Herr Bordwell took a nine day tour of Germany. The Johnstown tourists visited the Salzburg Saltmines, Nymphenburg Palace, the Olympic area in Munich, a tor- ture museum in Rothenburg, and were often found frequenting the Wienerwald restau- rants and local Konditoreien (pastry-cafes). The storybook image of Deutschland shone at Neuschwanstein castle, which inspired the Disneyland castles. On the last day it was a Lufthansa 747 and the memories of a fabulous but unfortunately short stay which greeted the tired participants. 15 Rulison And Purcell Make All-Stars. The Sir Bills, coached by Ray Purcell, had an overall season's record of 14 wins, 8 losses, and a league record of 7 wins and 5 losses. They ended up third in the C. V. C. with Ilion second and J. F. K. first. For the first time ever, Johnstown had two players named to the C. V. C. All Star Team, Bif Purcell, catcher, who hit .310 in the league and . 384 overall and Todd Rulison, outfielder, who hit . 390 in the league and . 320 overall. The Sir Bills were led by pitchers Steve Knapp, with a 4-5 record, Larry Wager, 4- 3, Wayne Comeau, 3-1, and Greg Nellis, 3-0. J. H. S. lost to G. H. S. in the first game by a score of 3 -0, but came back to win the second game 7 -0. FRONT: J. Hock, M. Miller, L. Wager, Z. Melita, W. Comeau. ROW II: N. Koliar, M. Colletta, S. Knapp, P. Konecnik. ROW HI: R. Purcell, A. Melita, T. Rulison, G. Nellis. Co-captains, Mark Kingman and Bill Steenburg, the only veterans, led the team to a C. V.C. title with a 7-8 record. Mr. Dunlap, in his first year as tennis coach, said that the team lacked experience but they did well over-all. In the final tournament. Bill Steenburg won a critical match for the Bills against Mohohan, an undefeated Ilion Bomber, to capture the title. FRONT: D. Wagner, M. Kingman, D. White, M. Cole, B. Steenburg. ROW II: J. Gifford, B. Carpenter, D. Roeters, L. Weisner, D. Ralbovsky, C. Guzielek, M. Bentley. ROW III: Mr. J. Dunlap, coach, B. Thompkins, M. Franko, J. Loccotelli, D. Achzet, B. Baird, K. Grenier. Both Teams Cop League Titles FRONT ROW: T. Friello, C. Griffith, J. Stewart, M. Praught, L. Farns- worth, J. Rulison, D. Harmon. BACK ROW: Ms. D. Stackwick, coach, J. Swatt, D. Dippo, M. Mowrey, L. Wiesncr, E. Swatt, B. Betts, H. Griffith. All through their amazing season our girl's tennis team crushed their opponents. Led by their number 1 player, Brenda Betts, a senior, and several other strong players such as junior Bootsy Swatt, and sophomore Linda Weisner, they have come out the un- defeated champions in their league. Look- ing back on their performance, this years increase in team size really helped. Good going, girls. Tennis anyone? Mary Ann Mowrey and Debbie Dippo unwind after a hard won victory. 19 Girls Break State Records FRONT: P. Levin, G. Frasier, C. Hutchison, D. Sullivan, S. Vedder, K. Biron, R. Charles, E. Gutovvski, S. Baker, ROW2:N. Ralbovsky, K. Brown, M. Fleming, T. Friello, K. Gillmore, M. Sheehan, M. Stock, B. Gutowski, A. Kline, Martha Boutet; coach. ROW 3: J. Do- miniak, N. Baird, S. Knuffkc, J. Cicply, C. Ringanese, A. Sutton, M. Kline 20 FRONT: D. Biron, K. Mowrey, T. Parenti, D. Roeters, J. Hancher, M. Birch, D. Baxter, P. McMillan, ROW2:T. Fredericks, J. Gifford, P. Cross, T. Henry, T. Hutchison, K. Grenier, J, Bender, C, Sahut, R. Ferrari, R. White, ROW 3: P. Millet, S, Holden, R. Talbot, R. Renvyle, G. Alpert, T, McGuire, M. Biscot- ti, D. Goldmann, R. Herms, K. Edwards, P. Davis, LAST ROW: Gary Egan; Coach, H. Olmsted, J, Greco, W. Gillen, D. Callery, D. Lynaugh, J. Georges, D. Hayes, R. Flemming, M. Hammond, S. Otruba, P. Talbot, M. Mrha, Larry Orr, Coach, Co-Captains, Carol Ringanese and Melanie Kline, led the girls 1975 team to the C. V. C. c rown, undefeated. Coach Martha Boutet attributed the 6-0 record to the large turn- out of girls and experien- ced runners. The girls al- so took first at the Middle- burg Invitational meet and at the Mayfield-Johnstown Girls' Invitational. Melanie Kline, never defeated in the high jump, won the N. Y. S. champion- ship in the intersectional meet at West Point, Melly tied her own 5-5 mark. 21 Boys Take CVC Boys' track was characterized by strong individual performances and fine over-all effort. The seniors of 1975 left Johnstown High in a blaze of glory as represented by members such as Howie Olmstead and Paul Talbot. Highlights included the sectionals meet in which we broke two school records. Howie Olmstead broke the high jump record with a leap of 6'3 , and a de- termined group of juniors and seniors shaved two seconds from the old mile relay record. Members included seniors Chris Sahut, Paul Talbot and juniors Geoff Alpert and Chuck Thompson. In that same meet Paul Talbot won the mile run. JHS also soundly defeated Glovers - ville High, and we experienced an ex- citing 71-70 victory over Little Falls. All in all, the year was most memor- able with a well-deserved 8-0 record. 22 Track Headlines: Melanie Kline, all round track star broke state high jump record. Paul Talbot brings team to glory. Howie Olm stead breaks school record. Softball Heads CVC FRONT: K. Swatt, M. Wilson, J. Peck; BACK ROW: N. Raneri, D. Hupkes, E. Swatt, D. Cra- ver, A. Levin, L. Dubois, J. Swatt, M. Bru- netto, H. Griffith, P. Steenburgh, E. Ruhl, F. Praught. The 1975 team had a terrific season, easily defeating their opponets. Trouble came in the team's last game against Mohawk. Pitcher, se- nior Kathy Swatt, switched positions with short- stop Brenda Betts, who came on to win the game. The girls captured the C. V.C. trophy with an undefeated season. 26 Team Captures 5th Consecutive CVC Title ROW I: J. Cunningham, M. Birch, G. Slusher, P. Wilson, T. Henry, J. Brown, J. Unislawski. ROW II: J. Gifford, B. Easterly, D. Ralbovsky, R. Renvyle, J. Stewart, K. Grenier, B. Underwood, D. Roeters, R. White. ROW III: D. Goldmann, R. Durant, J. Sastre, T. Bevington, J. Kollar, K. Munson, B. Bright, M. Biscotti, J. Kelly, coach Raymond Purcell. The 1975 team, coached by Raymond Purcell, captured its fifth consecutive Central Valley Conference title. The team voted Randy White and Tom Henry most valuable runners. White finished a 2.5 mile course in two seconds less time than last years number one run- ner, Paul Talbot. Henry, who kept front runnings, was also voted most dedicated runnel. In the future, the team plans to keep its reputation as a successful high school sport. The team scores were as follows: Little Falls V. 16-45 Mohawk V. 35-25 JV. 15-49 Frankfort V. 43-18 Herkimer V. 38-20 J. F. K. V. 21-36 Ilion V. 42-19 JV. 20-41 The girls 1975-76 field hockey team turned in disappointing results this year. They had a season record of one win, nine losses, and came in sixth in the CVC. Coach Debbie Clark, noted they were a very young and inexperienced team. Captains of this year s team were Senior, Kris Brown, and Juniors, Lynne Davidson and Gayle Dite. FRONT ROW: L. Freeman, J. Gray, R. Charles, C. Goldmann, G. Dite, K. Biron, H. Belknap, K. Hill, D. Sharpou. ROW II: K. Brown, S. Brae- mer, J. Empie, S. Baker, S. Kelly, M. Stock, D. Trumbull, B. Quinn, E. Goldmann, C. Wilier, G. Pedrick. LAST ROW: L. Passero, C. Gates, D. Sullevan, S. Eacker, E. Gates, B. Grant, L. Davidson, P. McMillan, L. Du Bois, Ms. D. Clark--coach, C. Cromer. Field Hockey ’75 29 FRONT: J. Hanchar, Z. Melita, R. Jarabek, L. Wager, D. Call- ery, D. Biron, R. Purcell, T. Wager, D. Kane, J. Greco, S. Dun- lap, MIDDLE ROW: P. McMillan, E. Conroy, K. Edwards, W. Comeau, J. Mrha, R. Herms, D. Blackwood, W. Blowers, R. Mulvey, M. Pavlus, S. Otruba, N. Cannizzo. BACK: Coach Pete Precopio, T. Parenti, M. Kingman, M. Heagle, R. Girard, D. Owens, P. Davis, R. Bently, W. Belknap, T. McGuire, G. Alpert, J. Shepard, J. Papa, M. VanDeusan, Coach Jack Dunlap. Lead by co-captains Dave Cal- lery and Don Biron, along with coach Jack Dunlap, the team again hit a high by taking the league cham- pionship with a 7-1 overall record. All went well as we easily defeated Gloversville in a swimming game at Darling field. 8 Gridders were named to the C.V.C. all star club including Rich Herms who, through- out the season kept a steady hand on the ball, particularly in the game against Mohawk in which he gained 186 yards rushing. The only loss, against Frankford, brought us to a tie with Ilion, who also had a league record of 5-1. The easily won homecoming bout with Ilion gave us the league crown; bringing a fabul- ous season to a happy ending. Won 7 — Lost 1 Johnstown 13 Ilion 7 Johnstown 27 Herkimer 6 Johnstown 27 Mohawk 0 Johnstown 20 Frankfort 30 Johnstown 13 Little Falls 6 Johnstown 34 J.F.K. 12 Johnstown 14 Glovers- ville 0 Johnstown 13 Glens Falls 0 Number 40, Rich Herms, outstrips the Ilion defense--TOUCHDOWN!!! 31 FRONT: S. McCoy, D. Hart, J. Suchy, B. DeSouter, C. Brown, M. Franko, T. Frederick, A. Kovalovich. ROW II: T. Muzzi, J. Chirichio, B. Cotton, B. Fleming, R. Talbot, R. Hayner, D. Achzet, M. Satterlee. Coaches: Arthur Recesso and William Pollack. 32 The 75 team, with Art Recesso and William Poliak coaching, scrim- maged to a 6-up final score in the battle against Gloversville. Scores for the season were not official be- cause of the low number of players. 33 The 1975 season was a busy one for the football cheerleaders. In addi- tion to regular duties, they also had the goal of creating more enthusiasm at school. They painted posters, at- tended a cheerleading clinic in Troy, worked hard on the evening skit to add spirit. Of course, they were busy as sponsors of homecoming week, planning and participating in dress- up days, greaser days, cakebakes, and finally a motorcade, dance and barbeque. These girls really tried hard; so let's hear a cheer for the cheerleaders. J.V. FROhJT: L. Molyneux, A. Kline, MIDDLE; M. Monnat, L. Cole, R. Dal- mata, BACK: A. Duffy, S. Jeffers, P. Lindenberger Varsity. FRONT; L. Bentley, M. Fox, E. Gutowski, K. Gilmore, N. Ralbovsky, BACK; J. Dominiak, A. Hlozansky, A. Sutton, J. Cieply, N. Baird. J4 Homecoming Week Student Council's Home- coming Committee and the football cheerleaders provid- ed an entertaining schedule the week of November 3-7 be- fore the last home game with Ilion. Monday was make-a- cake Day. Clubs decorated cakes shaped anywhere from footballs to hearts. Dress- up Day gave us a new view of the student body. Greaser Day , featuring D. A. hair- styles, bobbing ponytails, leather jackets, and white ankle socks, remained a tri- umphant success this year, highlighted by a superior show of jitterbugging near A- 3. On Thursday cross country runners and football players were auctioned off as slaves to carry books, clean lockers, or do other fun tasks. That evening cheerleaders pre- sented the annual skits inclu- ding The Ugly Man Contest, and a pie-in-the face act by Co-Captains Don Biron and Dave Callery. Friday was tra- ditional purple and gold day ending in a motorcade with floats to the field. Saturday's muddy tug-of-war, soccer games, softball, and football sponsored by the Jaycees and Student Council closed the week. P.S. We won the game!! v FRONT: L. Becker ROW 2: R. Schuyler, J, Piazza, A. Stewart, A. Montini, S. Lawton, P. Snell, J. Hock, K. Swierzowski, B. Ma- larett, L. Muzzi, K. Davenpeck, R. Smith, S. Barksdale, N. Frye, J. Evans, N. Can- nell ROW 3: S. Montini, C. Briggs, T. Hen- nesey, S. Zollner, S. Brandise, C. Brandt, C. Correll, H. Renvyle, S. Ryan, R. Smith, E. Heselton, E, Schuyler, P. Snell, P. Sco- vic, T. Crankshaw, L. C raver, E. Russo, ROW 4:J. Chatterton, J, Houston, M. Isa- bella, M. Pavlus, R. Dalmata, T, Bradt, D. Ackerknecht, C. Licciardi, G. Piccola, W. Hill, C. Piazza, S. Connolly, R. Val- achovic, L, Sleezer, BACK: S, Fraker, J. Mattice, N. Barker, D, Brown, C. Gallup, Sandy Barksdale watches muddy preparations for GHS- A. Witzke, G. Pavlus, S. Hadley, C, Izzano, JHS half time show with amusement. J. Santangelo, S. Sweeney, K. Maas. 38 Many interesting activities went on in J.H.S. marching band this year. Participating students from ninth to twelfth grade placed fourth in con- cert and second in field at Batavia's weekend com- petition. In August at the N. Y. State Fair, the band took ninth place in parade competition out of twenty-two entrants. All have anticipated new uni- forms before the '76 Batavia weekend. Marching band contributes to school spirit through its football half-time shows created by students and advisor, James Francisco. The roo- ter section adds its rhythm during games and pep rallies. 39 Majorettes Add To JHS Spirit! Marchers: FRONT: E. Russo, C. Iz- zano, L. Empie BACK: L. Sleezer, J. Santangelo, L. Craver, C. White, L. Muzzi, N. Cannell, S. Sweeney, R. Valachovic, K. Maas. 40 The 1975 Majorettes led by Captain, Chris Izzano, and advisor, Ann Welling- ton marched to the lively music provided by the band. The Majorettes went to Ba- tavia, New York last May where they stayed overnight at the New York State School for the Blind. They competed in the field show placing second, and they also marched the parade of bands. The girls also accompanied the band to the State Fair in Syracuse. They marched to a new Street Beat during the Shriner's Day parade; and during the school year they helped devise new half- time shows for the football games. The Majorettes worked hard on their float for the Homecoming Parade. The Majorettes are looking forward to re- turning to Batavia in the spring to enter the color guard competition. Color Guard: FRONT: S. Fraker. BACK: C. Gallup, K. Schreivogal, J. Mattice, T. Frank, N. Barker, M. Frenzke, A. Witzke, D. Brown. 41 The Miracle Worker Rehearsals of THE MIRACLE WORKER went smoothly for cast, crews, and director Rosanne Melita. Mrs. Melita, aided by as- sistant directors Pete Young and Barb Mc- Kinley, along with stage, make-up, and properties crews, enabled the actors and actresses to fill and portray roles convin- cingly. The autumn production that brought three well earned standing ovations, told the story of the famed teacher-student relationship of Annie Sullivan (Barb Bevington) and Helen Keller (Michelle Sandzik). The play traced Helen's struggle to excape the closed, shel- tered world formed by her parents, Captain and Kate Keller. (Pete Wilson and Alice Sutton). 42 Other cast members were: The Doctor who treated Helen (John Dewitt), Martha and Percy, servant children (Heather Richter, Charles Knickerbocker), all-knowing Aunt Ev (Cathy Correll), son James (Perry Coughlin), Dr. An- agnos (Mark Bowers), servant Viney (Colleen Brandt), and five blind girls (Nancy Johnson, Bonnie McLohon, Karen Swierzowski, Berna- dette Mala ret, Lisa Brunetto). The overwhelming success and feeling of great accomplishment were due to many hours of intense work. 49 The annual winter weekend (Feb. 12-16) based its success on various events. A Fulton County snow sculpturing contest themed The Spirit of Colo- nial America , drew participants from Johnstown schools. Senior division winners created statues: Bicentennial Eagle (class of f79), Covered Wagon (class of 'll), Spirit of '76 (class of 76). Ahearn division meets, held at Royal Mountain, were won by JHS skiers. Bill Easterly, copping fourth in slalom and giant slalon, and fifth in X-coun- try, earned the Ahearn Memorial Trophy for best overall performance in the boys division. Voted a close second in the girls division was Jane Stewart, who nabbed first in girls slalom. Other JHS finishers in events were Kathy Gillmore, Amy Kline, Maureen Charles, Margaret Stock, Jim Stewart, Mark Pavlus, Richard Kline, Brian Reed, Russ Renvyle, Jeff Brown, Kevin Munson. Winter Sports: Ping Pong Badminton Bowling RIGHT: FRONT: J. Linek, P. Linek, BACK: J. Zayieck P. Linek, Missing: J. Gavin BELOW: 1ST. ROW. M. Slusher, K. Swierzowski, L. Palmer, M. Granetz, T. George, 2ND. ROW: E. Heselton, C. Correll, L. Dubois, G. Fraiser, C. Briggs. ABOVE: ROW 1: G. Sponenburg, D. Stock, D. Rhodes, ROW2:J. Evans, S. Handy, P. Konecnic, W. Wessells, W. Allen, R. Ahrens, B. Ellis. LEFT: FRONT: L. Empie, L. Molyneux, R. Suchy, L. Christman, M. Granetz, M. Dattore, T. Corsi, K. Blakeslee. 54 FRONT: N. Abbott, B. Betts, L. David- son, M. Monnat, ]. Swatt, BACK: L. Dubois, H. Griffith, M. Mowrey, S. Gifford, L. Weisner. H A Little Falls 41 33 Mohawk 34 14 Herkimer 48 35 Ilion 43 35 FrankFort 21 34 JFK 47 35 Perth 61 18 Herkimer 34 49 FrankFort 26 29 Amsterdam 44 22 Canojoharie 55 25 Good Season For New Team This year's Varsity team compiled an 8-3 record to take third in the confer- Lynne Davidson, 14, takes the rebound, ence. The team under coach Joan Colvin was relatively inexperienced with only one returning starter from the 74-75 season. Co-captains for this year's squad were Brenda Betts and Lynne Davidson. The girls worked hard together to over- come the lack of height. Most valuable was Brenda Betts. The team will have all players returning except for two seniors. Next year's team should be experienced and well balanced. 55 Young Team Sets High Goals 56 The girls team this year is a young team, said Miss Diane Stackwick, the coach. Returning from last year’s team are Nancy, Linda, Mary, Laura, and Janis. The team also has 5 new gymnasts to a add to its strength. Each girl competes on two pieces of equipment, choosing from the beam, bars, floor, horse, or trampoline. The team has 8 meets this season, 6 of which are CVC league meets. The girls are hoping to improve on last years second place record by working hard and being determined to take the crown. 57 FRONT ROW: J. Western, K. Schreivogl, K. Blakeslee, R. Atty, D. Craver, D. Trumble, F. Praught SECOND ROW: H. Belknap, S. Braemer, J. Rulison, C. Stahl, M. Monnat, L. Holland, B. Betts, N. Raneri, S. Rose, E. Russo, B. Morgan, M. Praught, K. Biron, M. Sandzik STANDING: D. Swart, C. Hayward, J. Stock, J. Domin- iak, B. Higgins, S. Gifford, E. Swatt, J. Cieply, L. Smith, M. Mowrey, H. Griffith, A. Sutton, T. Freillo, R. Suchy, Coach Underwood. Volleyball FRONT: D. Henry, D. Pagerie, T. Zostant, W. May, T. Henry P. Young, J. Gifford, J. Sastre. BACK: Coach, Mr. Underwood, J. Tho- mas, M. Bowers, J. Cross, T. Hutchinson, M. Richter, T. Sackett, J. Georges, M. Edwards, W. Hill, D. Goldmann, D. Ralbovsky. 59 Different Slopes For Different Folks FRONT: M. Charles, R. Kline, R. Underwood, P. Baxter, K. Gillmore, J. Stewart. BACK: D. Brown, J. Stewart, C. Goldmann, B. Reed, A. Kline, M. Jordan, M. Pavlus, S. McCoy, R. Renvyle, D. Sheedy, W. Easterly, Coach Barth- 6o olomew. Missing: M. Stock, K. Gerlich. Even though the snow came late, the members of the ski team kept right on training, and it all paid off. In all the meets, the boys placed either first or sec- ond. Both the girls and boys team placed first in the Ahern Memorial out of a field of 11 teams. Jim Stewart and Russ Renvyle took first and second in cross-country. Jim also placed second in the slalom. Brian Reed placed third in the giant slalom. Bill Easterly earned the skimeister award by having the best overall performance For the girls Jane Stewart took a first in slalom and a third in giant slalom. By the looks of this years standings, next years team should be as successful. THINK SNOW! 61 62 LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Heckert, K. Karpoy, A. Bradt, M. Morley, A. Stewart, R. Valachovic, L. Farns- worth, P. Levin, M. Catucci. 64 JHS OPP Hudson Falls 62 55 JFK 69 57 Hudson Falls 65 52 Little Falls 59 73 Greenwich 55 59 Fonda Fultonville 92 65 Glove rsville- 64 65 Ilion 90 62 Mohawk 45 52 Herkimer 60 45 Frankfort 68 47 JFK 65 62 Gloversville 86 84 Little Falls 81 65 Hion 73 48 Mohawk 58 50 Herkimer 58 66 Varsity Basketball — 5 Overtimes!!! FRONT ROW: Manager, E. Conroy, J. Quick, R. White, T. Dawson, R. Purcell, T. McGuire, C. Guzielek, L. Wager, Manager, B. Guzielek. STANDING: R. Bentley, V. Gifford, B. Subik, M. Kingman, P. Van Slyke, M. Hladik, J. Kollar, M. Kitchen, Coach Jack Dunlap. Johnstown basketball is rising to the top. This is a safe statement if you consider the talent of this years varsity team and running all the way down to the 7th and 8th grade teams. In the four years Johnstown has been in the Central Valley Conference, we have been either champs or co- champs in 3 of those 4 years. Highlights of the year have been JHS's victory over Herkimer, at Herkimer; an overtime vic- tory at JFK of Utica; and probably the most memorable, a five overtime victory over GHS at FMCC. The Gloversville game will be remem- bered for years to come, not only as exciting, but both physically and mentally exhausting for players, cheerleaders, fans, and officials. Johns- town basketball would not be where it is today without the dedication of the fine coaching staff and the support of the fans. Sir Bill basketball will always be on the rise. 65 JV’s Strive For Perfection FRONT: D. Roeters, M. Sattcrlee, J. Dorn, B. Blowers, D. Williams, A. Russo. BACK: D. Roeters, R. Talbot, M. Ralbovsky, M. Bentley, F. Papa, R. Baird, J. Chirichio, Coach Pete Precopio. JHS OPP Hudson Falls 51 56 JFK 67 46 Hudson Falls 51 63 Little Falls 52 41 Greenwich 69 60 Galway 57 53 Gloversville 45 66 Ilion 60 54 Mohawk 52 33 Herkimer 63 57 Frankfort 56 41 JFK 47 66 Gloversville 45 75 Little Falls 67 42 Ilion 59 46 Mohawk 41 34 Herkimer 61 45 67 68 ROW I: F. Caraco, H. Fountain, J. Unislaw- ski, A. Snell, B. Underwood, K. Johnson, R. ‘Ferrari. STANDING: Coach Art Recesso, F. Franko, P. McMillan, C. Rogers, D. Biron, J. Mrha, C. Thompson. The Johnstown High School Wrestling Team is completing one of its most successful years in the history of Sir Bill Wrestling. This years team, 13 wins --2 losses, was led by tri-captains Don Biron, Pete McMillan, John Mrha, two time sectional champion Kurt Johnson, last seasons section 2 champion Bill Underwood along with Rick Ferrari. Next year will be a rebuilding year with only one returning letterman, A1 Cheney. But with a good J. V. squad re- turning and the addition of one of the best freshmen teams in years the Johnstown Matmen should will put together a representative team. JHS OPPONENT Glens Falls 33 25 Dion 25 22 Queensbury 18 33 South Glens Falls 30 25 Mohawk 24 25 Saratoga 28 17 Herkimer 48 8 Frankfort 44 9 Glovers ville 37 14 John F Kennedy 58 6 Averill Park 30 19 Amsterdam 31 17 Cobleskill 50 6 Little Falls 36 13 Linton 31 24 Team Members: FRONT: J. Piaz- za, K. Dyer, R. Dalmata, C. Griffith, T. Fredrick. ROW 2: P. Scovic, K. Brown, K. Cotton, A. Ragusa, ROW 3: Mgr. S. Jef- fers, Mgr. A. Duffy, Cpt. T. Dalamata, Cpt. R. Mulvey. STANDING: D. Carey, Coach M. Martin, G. Pavlus, G. Piccola, N. Frye, N. Baird, A. Otruba, J. Chatterton, M. Curthoys, S. Otruba. 70 Limited pool time, injuries, and inexperience handicapped this year's team. Nevertheless, hard work and dedication made the season worthwhile. Although they didn't have a winning season, many meets were very close .....a few within one point. Managers and timers made the swim meets run smoothly. The swimmers, led by co-captains Todd Dalmata, a junior, and Rick Mulvey, the only sen- ior, were mostly freshmen and sophomores with a few returning juniors. Coach Mac Martin, a new- comer, built team potential. Hopefully, he will return next year, to make the team with their new pool, successful. 71 Student J.H.S. resembles a mosaic; like the mosaic chips, each view of student life varies but adds a new recognition to the total image, ranging from an all-work mood seen in A-3 and B-12 study halls, to a spirit-rousing pep rally. The band led numerous sessions that have nabbed the smallest partical of school pride and greatly enlarged it. Organizations provide a vent for in- dividual ideas and frustrations rising during the school year. Lunch is traditionally a meeting time but was shortened. Many lunch out front on the tables; while others prefer the cafeteria's many unpredictable scenes. The building project is a problem that causes such set backs as bro- ken water mains. Many pupils express feelings of increasing claustrophobia but look forward to the future improvements. 73 74 77 84 8b Exchange Student Jorge Sastre Jorge Sastre is our full term foreign ex- change student from Salta, Argentina. His stay here was made possible by the American Field Service program and was sponsored by the AFS program at JHS. Jorge stayed with his host sister, Cathy Correll and her family. Jorge has found Johnstown an interesting but different place to live. Jorge found our climate to be a big change from his country. He had always wondered how people could sur- vive at such low temperatures, since the temp erature in his area varies from 35-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Jorge did not have a big language barrier since he had six years of English in Argentina. He said, however, that the people here, esp- ecially teachers and fellow students, have helped him assimilate his new surroundings. Jorge had a full schedule of courses while a Senior at JHS. His courses include: ethnic studies, American history, German I, French IV, and general chemistry. When he returns to Salta, he plans to go on to college. Jorge has been involved in both school and outside activities. He was a member of the international club, band, cross country, and volleyball. He was also involved with several short term exchanges with different schools and visited many historical and imformational places. Jorge's outside activities include skiing, something entirely new for him. He also gives talks and slide shows, to inform the community of his country's customs, sights etc. 87 International Club The International Club in its second year is growing in activities. In the sum- mer Pat Lazarga was here from Arizona; Jofay Cieply and Susan Rose went to Cali- fornia, and Linda Empie lived in Greece. The fall brought us Nancy Garvin from California, Lisa Buaman from Wisconsin, and Jorge Sastre from Argentina. Fran- cine Fraught went to Missouri and Carla Hoover went to Belgium. The club also had short term student exchanges with Quincy, Massachusetts. Raising money to aid the community chapter in bringing exchange students here is also a part of the club's objective. They have bake sales, car washes, and dime- a-dip suppers. Join International Club and see the world!! SEATED: B. Malarett, C. Brandt, M. Slusher, S. Gifford, E. Swatt. ROW 2: Ad- visor Miss Hintz, L. Shell, K. Swierzow- ski, S. Kelly, L. Hayes, C. Mastrangeli, S. Sweeney, D. Carter, K. Goldman, K. Brown, B. Gage. ROW 3: R. Smith, S. Rose, J. Empie, N. Johnson, L. Bauman, N. Garvin, N. Ralbovsky, K. Felthousen, C. Stahl, L. Muzzi. ROW 4: C. Correll, P. Young, P. Coughlin, K. Walters, J. Sastre, L. Empie, G. Slusher, P. McMil- lan, S. Otruba, L. Shell. 88 89 BARONET Both editors and staff worked diligently to produce the 1976 yearbook. Business staff sold ads, yearbooks, and food to hungry masses at basketball games. Our photographers were everywhere to get those candid shots. Layout staff and typists sweated out deadline after deadline, hours and hours after school, some- times into the night, chasing coaches for stats, mem- bers of clubs for interviews, rewriting copy and pull- ing out their hair. LAYOUT STAFF: FRONT: K. Dyer, D. Entelisano, L. Empie--SR. CLASSED., ROW 2: K. Brown— ORGAN. ED., L. Shell, L. Shell, W. Hart, M. Cat- ucci, D. Swart, ROW 3: H. Richter, A. Richter, N. Ralbovsky--JR SOPH CLASS ED., J. Zayicek--Ads Editor, P. Johns—FEATURE ED., M. Crapser, N. Pointon--SPORTS ED., S. Kelly. Missing: D. Ladeau, B. Pochili, A. Mith Missing: B. Pochili, A. Smith, L. Palmer, C. Mastrangeli, C. Thompson--Art, L. Bord- well and R. Bordwell, Adv. BS.STAFF: B. Malarett — BS. ED., ROW2.-J. Empie, D. Ladeau, C. Mastran- geli, S. Vosburgh, P. McNicholas, L. Palmer. Mis- sing K. Walter. 90 In the 75-76 school year, the BUGLE, maintained a straight forward policy in in- forming students and faculty of both school and town affairs, while continuing its four- page edition. BUGLE editors and staff com- piled a concise collection of sports reviews, student clubs and activities, the creative arts, and student opinion. Members: FRONT: S. Otruba, F. Franko, B. McLohen, Advisor: Mrs. Leonard iv ROW 2 M. Crapser, L. Steams, P. Gifford, N. Pointon, A. Richter, ROW 3: D. Hayes, G. Wilson, G. Nellis, B. Bevington, BACK: F. Pagano Missing: D. Harmann. BARONET PHOTOGRAPHERS: FRONT: H. Nyberg--Photograph Editor, M. Cooper. ROW 2: M. Bowers, G. Wilson, S. Otruba. Missing--P. Young, G. Pavlus, F. Franko. BARONET ED-IN-CHIEF L. Slee- zer with typists S. Vos burgh and D. Enteli- sano. Missing: G. Hart, M.A. Wandel, C. Izzano. BUGLE 91 Tri-Hi-Y Tri-Hi-Y, an active girls club, promotes friendship and unity. Activ- ities for the Community include dan- ces for Lexington Training Center members and selling candy to donate money to the local YMCA gym. They also went on various trips to surround- ing areas. FRONT: M. Frenzke, A. Frank, L. Brunetto, S. Davis, K. Blakeslee, ROW2:J. Dominiak, S. Cox, L. Du- bois, K. Dyer, ROW 3: A. Hlozansky, C. Briggs, B. Grant, M. Sheehan, ROW 4: A. Malaney, S. Jeffers, D. Swart, M. Stock, ROW 5: K. Gil- more, J. Empie, R. Pedrick, K. Gates, ROW 6: D. Trumbull, S. Hec- kert, P. Lindenberger, A. Duffy, L. Passero, BACK: M. Wandel, L. Bat- ty, C. Hutchinson, C. Kovarik, A. Sutton, P. McNicholas, D. Scharpou. 92 Friendship Club Friendship Club, which develops friendship and good relationships, has been quite active. They've raised money through bake sales, stationery sales, and quilt-making. Making Thanksgiving favors and Christmas caroling for Well's House, Willing Helpers' Home and the hospital are among their service activities. FRONT: R. Smith, S. Sweeney, R. Smith, L. Muzzi, D. Rovazzini, M. Slusher, R. Suchy, K. Maas. ROW 2: L. Bauman, L. Shell, J. Mattice, L. Molyneux, J. Abbott, J. Schreivogle, A. Stewart. ROW 3: A. Brott, A. Witzke, N. Barker, E. Schuyler, K. Swierzowski, N. Baird, ROW 4: V. Blakeslee, M. C rapser, B. LaVoie, L. Shell, D. Henry, C. Ryan, E. Hezelton. 91 Involvement Encouraged By Student Council 94 The major goal of this year's Stu- dent Council was to get the school and community involved in the Council and its activities. The first major event was a field day held at the conclusion of the Home-Com- ing Week. The day featured a Tug-of- War among community and school teams and was very successful. The annual Donkey Basketball Game was also a great success, with all attendance records broken. The last event held was a Christmas party and dance at the YMCA. The Council continued its community and student interest projects this past spring and is hoping for continued success. ■ FRONT: N. Pointon, C. Thompson, D. Cal- lery, E. Conroy. ROW 2: G. Pedrick, M. Slusher, L. Farnsworth, M. Franko, G. Nellis, M. Kitchen, J. Greco, P. Davis, W. May. ROW 3: L. Cole, K. Schreivogal, D. Achzet, L. Brunetto, N. Baird, D. Biron, P. McNicholas, C. Izzano, J. Zayicek, S. Otruba, Advisor Mr. Poliak. ROW 4: L. Davidson, K. Karpoy, L. Lane, C. Brown, S. Kelly, A. Sutton, D. Dippo, P. Johns, G. Slusher, P. McMillan, Ralph. ROW 5: L. Weisner, M. Monnat, M. Wandel, L. Em- pie, B. Bevington, D. Harmann, D. Sharpou. 95 AV Staff What do you do when the pro- jector dies, and the screen falls down? Call for A-V! The club is responsible for all audio and vis- ual machinery in the school. Members deliver, pick up, and repair equipment. Sometimes they assist teachers in running machines, such as at the movie assemblies. Members: G. Wil- son, S. Otruba, B. Gage Service is the key word. Li- brary an important part of the curriculum. Members: S. Honey- well, B. Hill, M. Morley, D. Hladik, B. Gage, Mrs. Phillips, S. Hinderlites, K. Morris, Miss- ing: K. Bellinger, A. Witzke. % Library Staff The chorus, a culture-enriching group, ser- ves the school and the community in many ways. Its versatility provided a wide range of possible concerts at the community bicentennial arts and crafts fair in October and a choral showing and folk dance that was open to the public in Decem- ber, hi March, the choruses and band met tough competition in the Area-All-State Music Festival The chorus and band group also plan to perform at the 1976 graduation. FRONT: N. Ralbovsky, M. Frenzkc, ROW 2: S. Honeywell, S. Stewart, M. Isabella, B. Malarett, K. Swierzowski, C. Brandt, Mrs. Russell. ROW 3: J. Mattice, J. Abbott, T. Floyd, P. Lindenberger, S. Jeffers, R. Suchy, S. Grabowski, B. Gage, D. Sharpou, T. Frank, N. Barker A. Witzke, L. Brunetto, S. Davis, H. Belknap, M. Van Dcnburgh, M. Sandzik, J. Schreivogl, C. Mastrangeli, L. Passcro, P. Levin, A. Richter, ROW 4: L. Muzzi, A. Brack, C. Grif- fith, C. Briggs, L. Vrooman, H. Grif- fith, K. Hill, N. Johnson, S. Cox, K. Goldman, E. La kata, J. Montanye, D. Hess, M. Birch, K. Dyer, K. Schreivo- gl, K. Gates, B. Grant, E. Russo, L. Shell, C. Mellis, V. Braemer, M. Ge- orges, H. Richter, K. Maas, ROW 5: A. Sutton, S. Zollner, C. Hutchinson, C. Kovarik, K. Morris, A. Malaney, A. Hlozansky, D. Rovazzini, N. Baird, P. McNicholas, D. Achzet, W. Hart, M. Cooi er, W. Wessels, P. Young, G. Sackett, R. Renvyle, D. Ladeau, L. Dubois, N. Fox C. Sweeny, C. Correll, L. Sharpou, M. Moriey, BACK:J. Chat- ten on, G. Piccola, W. Hill, W. May, G. Slusher, W. Subik, P. McMillan, A. Mont ini. Mixed Chorus Chorale Groups 99 FRONT:]. Chatterton, W. Hill. ROW 2: A. Montini, J. Evans, S. Montini, N. Frye, S. Zoellner, G. Pavlus. ROW 3: R. Smith, G. Piccola, C. Licciardi, M. Isabella, A. Stewart, C. Piazza FRONT: A. Stewart, J. Evans, M. Isa- bella ROW 2: N. Frye, A. Montini, S. Montini, C. Brandt.ROW 3: C. Piazza, G. Piccola, J. Chatterton, G. Pavlus, C. Correll Missing: Advisor, Mr. Fransisco Pep Band Concert Band 101 102 FRONT: A. Sutton, M. Granetz, C. Griffith, D. Dippo, L. Passero. ROW 2: L. Wager, Z. Melita, D. Callery, B. Underwood, P. VanSlyke, J. Unislaw - ski, B. Easterly, T. Parenti. ROW 3: B. Purcell, M. Kingman, T. Henry, G. Alpert, J. Brown, P. McMillan, J. Mrha. ROW 4: D. Goldman, J. Hanchar, D. Lynaugh, K. Gilmore, N. Baird, J. Cieply, B. Betts, R. Mulvey, H. Grif- fith, R. White. ROW 5: L. Holland, K. Brown, N. Ralbovsky, T. George, C. Izzano, C. Hutchinson, L. Empie, M. Mowrey, A. Kline. BACK: K. Hill, L. Molyneaux. Missing: Advisors Mr. Dunlap and Miss Stackwick. Athletic Honor Society ROW 1, LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Ralbov- sky, B. Betts, K. Brow. ROW2:W. May, J. Hanchar, G. Alpert, W. Coul- ter, F. Franko. BACK: P. Konecnik, E. Conroy, M. Kingman, R. White, R. Purcell, P. Wilson. Varsity J Club Photography Club Those people you see ducking in and out of the mysterious room between A25 and 26 belong to photography club. Its purpose is to expand knowledge on use of cameras, camera accessories, and darkroom methods. Watch out! They lurk everywhere with sinister long lenses to snap candids for BUGLE, BARONET programs, requests and experimentation. They probably got you! Members are: FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Otruba, D. Nethaway. BACK: G. Wilson, M. Cooper, M. Jordan. Missing: Advisor, Mr. Weldner. Hobby Club The Hobby Club consists of girls interested in hand crafts. Some of their projects this year have been sand art, Christinas decorations, knitting, and crocheting. Also a granny afghan and quilt were year long projects that were completed by all of the members. Mem- bers are LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Abbott, K. Coco, L. Sharpou, C. Hill, D. Flansburg, R. Blanchard, C. Gallup, Missing: Advisors Mrs. Slavic and Mrs. Reny. 103 Cultural Experience . . . For Christmas 104 All Classes In Language 9-12 Work On Language Fair 1975 ASSES 106 ARTHUR BATTY, Vice Principal ROBERT AGONE, Superintendent Of Schools 107 Board of Education: SEATED--L. MacIntyre, P. Raneri, C. Moynehan. STANDING--C. Diltz, Business Administrator, J Fredrick, R. Kumpitsch, D. Benton, R. Schultz, G. McKil- lips, J. Salamack, R. Agone GUIDANCE JOHN SUBIK ANN WELLINGTON--basketball cheerleader adv., marcher majorettes adv., junior class adv. NURSE BLANCHE LINEK INDUSTRIAL ARTS OTTO BOERNER--JV base- ball coach KENNETH WHITE, Mech. Drawing, Drivers' Ed. GARY HERBST HOME ECONOMICS GEORGE ANNA SLAVIC--hobby club adv. PHYSICAL EDUCATION JAMES UNDERWOOD, winter sports coach DIANE STACKWICK--girls' tennis coach, varsity J club adv., gymnastics coach JACK DUNLAP, Drivers' Ed. --V basketball coach, asst. V football coach, boys' tennis 108 coach, and phys ed director FOREIGN LANGUAGE (DOWN MIDDLE) SHARON RITZMANN, French--Language Fair adv. TINA HINTZ, Latin, French-Language Fair adv., international club adv., play prop chairman (DOWN RIGHT) ROBERT BORDWELL, German--Language fair adv., BARONET adv. HELGA WILSON, Ger- man student teacher MUSIC (DOWN LEFT) HELEN RUSSELL, chorus, theory, voice, musical director JAMES FRANSISCO --concert, stage, pit, marching bands ART WILLIAM WELDNER --senior class adv., photography club adv., art consultant for musical 109 NORMA PHILLIPS— JOSEPHENE SHARON Librarian ELLINTHORPE— HINDERLITER— Libnu Techniciai Librar Ud ENGLISH (TOP ACROSS) EVANGELINE HOGUE-dept, head ROSEANN MELITA-play director NOLAN MARCINIEC—Fiasco Literary Supplement adv. LINDA BORDWELL—Baronet Adv. makeup for plays ELIZABETH LEONARDI—BUGLE adv. (BOTTOM ACROSS) HARRIET LORENCE MARY JO SERGEANT MATH ROBERT RUSSELL, dept, head--National honor Society adv. MARY ANN FOSTER --National Honor Society adv. FOSTER PRECOPIO --V football coach, JV basketball coach SCIENCE CHARLES DERWIN— dept, head THELMA RENY--hobby club adv., friendship club adv., sophomore class adv. ARTHUR POPP—school auditor ELEANOR REED--inde- pendent study chairman, senior class adv. HEALTH MARTHA BOUTET --football cheerleading coach, girls' track coach. 711 SOCIAL STUDIES GLADYS BUELL--dept head WILLIAM POLLAK--student council adv., JV football coach, boys' intramural basketball coach FRED GUZIELEK--junior class adv., girls basketball referee CHARLES DUSTIN RONALD BECK--asst, bas- ketball coach BUSINESS VIRGINIA CAVORETTO JOAN COLVIN--girls' basketball coach L. BERNARD LANDRIO --School Store Adv. ARTHUR RECESSO-- wrestling coach 112 SECRETARIAL STAFF P. Lorence C. Buchner M. Lake KITCHEN STAFF C. Robinson K. Biron A. Wager D. Bear R. Joyce CUSTODIAL STAFF R. Kovarovic E. Houser F. Jeffers M3 o FRONT: S. Heckert, sec. --L. Wiesner, pres.--L. Brunetto, V. P. --D. Achzet, treas. BACK: T. Hintz and T. Reny-- advisors As one of their first high school fund raising projects, the Class of 1978 sold advertisements for the varsity basketball programs, put them to- gether and distributed them at games. The soph- omores, as usual, have adjusted to their first year of high school with the added problem of con- construction. O f 114 ROW 1: Jennifer Abbott David Achzet Ralph Ackerknecht Victor Acquilla ROW 2: Janette Ashley Rhonda Atty Robert Baird Nora Barker ROW 3: Ann Barksdale Heidi Belknap Vikki Bennett Mark Bentley ROW 4: Michael Bentley Pamela Billa Randal Blackwood Kimberly Blakeslee Valerie Blakeslee Donna Blanchard Mark Bowers Anna Bradt Victoria Braemer Charles Brown James Brown Joseph Brunetto Lisa Brunetto Patricia Burns Clarica Calhoun Toni Capparello Kathy Carpenter Judy Case Maria Catucci Maureen Charles Jay Chirichio 116 Laurie Christman Vincent Clark Mishael Coco Lynn Cole Ronald Cole Bruce Cotton Tina Corsi Mary Crapser Debi Craver Michael Curthoys Roxene Dalmata Andrew Daum 117 Sheri Davis Cecelia DeMagistris Craig DePuy Robert DeSouter Frederick Dickinson John Dorn Lynn Dubois Gregory Duesler Ann Duffy 118 Sonya Dwyer Karen Dyer Robert Edwards Janis Empie Carol Fancher Lynn Farnsworth Terry Floyd Nancy Fox Antoinette Frank Michael Franko 119 Gail Frasier Thomas Frederick Lori Freeman Kathy Gates John Gavin John Georges Diedrie Gerlach Jack Gifford Sandra Gifford Beth Grant June Gray Ralph Gray John Greene Candace Griffith 120 E —f Mitchell Hammond Bonnie Hansen Douglas Hart Susan Hill Jeffrey Hinkle William Hoffman Thomas Hennesey Stacey Honeywell Jay Hughston James Hulbert Timothy Hutchinson 121 Mary Isabella Shawn Jeffers Mitchell Jordan Karol Karpoy Martin Kelly Lois Kirby Amy Kline Jeffrey Klingbeil Daniel Kollar Andrew Kovalovich Charles Knickerbocker Robert Kumpitsch Darlene Ladeau Diane Lakata 122 Linda Lane Brian Lehr Edward Leitt Jeffrey Linek Patricia Lindenberger Sarnie Lizzio John Locatelli Margeret Luck Patricia Luck Jeri Mattice James Maye Scott McCoy Marty McGrath Bonnie McLohon 123 James McMillan I Carol Mellis I Brian Moore Karen Morris Karen Morrison Mary Ann Mowrey Steve Mowrey Patricia Moxham Timothy Muzzi Clyde Nellis 124 John Nellis Wendy Oaksford Ranee Owens Daniel Pagerie Frank Papa Gary Pavlus 125 Dana Rakas David Ralbovsky Milan Ralbovsky Russell Renvyle Heather Richter Korena Roberts Dennis Roeters Drew Roeters Cindy Rulison Andrew Russo Lisa Russo Christine Ryan Terry Sackett Michael Satterlee Deborah Scharpou Kathryn Schreivogl 126 Elizabeth Schuyler Mary Sheehan John Sleezer Lynnae Smith Robert Smith Dale Snell Scott Snell Deborah Solar Richard Stahl Lorelei Stearns Peter Steams Chris Steding 127 Angela Stewart Marge ret Stock Jim Suchy Deborah Sullivan Robin Surnear Judith Swatt Diane Swan Lorraine Sweet Russell Talbot Joseph Thomas Julann Tompkins Joseph Tretola Donna Trumball Robert Underwood Helene Vavruick 128 Cindy Butler Gary Havicek Patricia Hill Kenneth Passino Max Rulison Edwin VanDyke David Williams George Zimmerman Missing: Stacey Vedder Joseph Vietri Lisa Vrooman Sandra Wandel Cheri White William White Linda Wiesner Joel Wilson Alice Witzke James Yerry Kathleen Young Eric Zinter 129 C o Class Officers: STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT --Priscilla Johns, Sec.; Bill Guzielek, Treas.; Fred Guzielek, Advisor; SEATED-- Deb Dippo, V.P.; Mark Kitchen, Pres. The junior class, with a varied cast of new officers, formed an agenda of activities: an after basketball game dance, bake sales, and a spring car wash. As sophomores they organized a basketball program pro- ject that proved successful. Melinda Ackernecht Randal Ahrens Mark Allen Edward Ashley Nancy Baird Shelly Baker Lisa Baumann Kimberly Bellinger Linda Bentley Robert Bentley Thomas Bevington Mark Birch Kelly Biron Duane Blackwood Warren Blowers Michele Boyd 131 Brenda Boyd Richelle Boyle James Brandis Colleen Brandt Cynthia Briggs Barron Bright Michael Brown Gerald Brooker Lorrie Case Michael Chamberlain Robert Chamberlain Jeffrey Chatterton Alfred Cheney Lucille Christman Mark Christman William Christman Jofay Cieply Felicia Cioffi 132 Thomas Clark Kimberly Coco Wayne Comeau Karl Coons Catherine Correll Perry Coughlin Susan Cox Lori Craver James Cross Michele Dattorre Todd Dalmata Donna Daum Lynne Davidson Terence Dawson James Day Debra Deblock Dean De Cyke Guy De Puy 133 Jeanne Derwin Bruce Diltz Debra Dippo Margaret Dikeman Gayle Dite Joanne Dominiak Karen Duesler Kim Durkin Carol Dwyer William Easterly Kevin Edwards Brian Ellis Deborah Entelisano Patricia Farnsworth Donna Flans burg George Frederick Mary Frenzke Christine Friello Joseph Galea Ernest Gallup 134 Judith Gallt Vernon Gifford Charles Gibson Kathryn Gillmore Catherine Goldmann Anthony Granetz Holly Griffith Elizabeth Gutowski Charles Guzielek William Guzielek David Haberacker Deborah Harmann Laurie Hayes Bruce Hayward Dale Henry Deborah Henry Richard Her ms Emmy Lou Heselton David Hess 115 Joyce Hichens Brigitte Higgens Carol Hill Karen Hill Martin Hladik Andrea Hlozansky Terrence Horning Patricia Hoyer Debra Hyney Priscilla Johns Jacquelyn Johnsen Deanne Kane Richard Kane Susan Kelly David Kilmer Mark Kitchen 136 Audrey Knoll Jeffrey Koliar Elizabeth Kovarik Raymond Kulwiec Paul Lakata Dawnna Lake Brenda LaVoie Susan Lawton Penny Levin Michele Loveless Karen Maas Carol MacGregor Bernice Maderic Anne Malaney Beverly Martin Walter Martin Christie Mastrangeli 137 June Mattice Lawrence Maye Todd McCoy Michael McMillan Patricia McNicholas Lloyd Miller Mark Miller Laura Molyneux John Montanye Cathy Morris Richard Morrison Kevin Munson Laurie Muzzi Richard Myers Dale Nethaway Sharon O'Brien Jeffrey Orlosky Nanette On 138 Stephen Otruba David Oxford Tina Pabis Michael Pagano Valerie Pagerie Loretta Palmer Anthony Parenti Joseph Papa Lou Passero Mark Pavlus Gail Pedrick Michael Piccione Greg Piccola Barbara Pochily Nancy Pointon Marcia Preston David Pritchard Jeffrey Quick 139 Vincent Rizzio Craig Rogers Ronald Rogers Michael Romano Deborah Rovazzini Lloyd Rush Annette Russo Harry Russo Glenn Sackett 140 Michael Sheedy Lisa Shell Lori Shell Robert Shutts Kelly Simonds Margie Slusher April Smith Dominick Scalia Frank Scalia Diane Smith Ramona Smith Roberta Smith Anne Solar Elmer Sparks Roger Stander 142 MISSING: Matthew Avery Richard Boyd Sandra Brown Lawrence Dwight Mark Feinour Aaron Handy Jeanne Houle John Isabella Sandra Knuffke Deborah Oare Abbie Razzano Andrew Subik Scott Sweeney Debra Talbot Patrick Wadsworth Elizabeth Swatt Sherri Sweeney Karen Swierzowski Betsy Thomas Susan Tlusta Harry Town Christina Tretola Rose Anne Valachovic Mary Lou Van Denburgh Thomas Wager Karen Walter Louis Wiesner George Wilson Peter Young James Zayicek Sue Zoellner 14J 144 ADVISORS: E. Reed, W. Weld- ner CLASS OFFI- CERS: Treasurer --E. Russo, Sec- retary--C. Ko- varik. President --W. Hill, Vice- President- -F. Franko. The class of 1976 started their final year at J. H. S. by running the concession stands at all the home football games. In Nov- ember the seniors challenged the juniors in Donkey Basket- ball, losing a very exciting game in die overtime. Winter Carnival saw the seniors work- ing very hard on a snow sculp- ture depicting the ’'Spirit of 76. ” As spring approaches so does the prom, the senior picnic, and finally the 95th class will graduate from J. H. S. 90% Or Better F RONT: B. Malaret, L. Sleezer, R. Hup kes, B. Bevington, P. Pedrick. BACK: J. Cellary, P. Wilson, E. Conroy, W. May, G. Nellis, P. Konecnik. I Valdictorian Patty Pedrick Salutatorian Barbara Bevington Lawrence T. Brandt Cynthia S. Brown Deborah A. Brown Jeffrey R. Brown Kristine E. Brown Kathleen M. Bums Nancy L. Cannell Francis P. Caraco David E. Gallery 149 Deborah A. Carter Warren H. Christman Kenneth J. Carpenter Timothy L. Christman Joseph F. Cellary Paul D. Catucci Pamela J. Conte Edward M. Conroy Mark A. Cooper William G. Coulter Margaret L. Cole Paul C. Cross Peter A. Davis 151 Patrick F. Feeney Mark K. Fitz Linda A. Empie John A. Evens Kathryn L. Felthousen Richard W. Ferrari Sherry L. Fraker Frederick L. Franko Ricky Fraiser Barbara E. Gage Cindy L. Gallup 155 John G. Gifford Leisa A. Goody Pamela J. Gifford Rodney C. Girard Eileen C. Goodier Michael D. Goot Dennis V. Goldmann 157 Louis O. Hess Brian Hichens Elizabeth R. Hill Robin M. Hill Warren L. Hill Stephen M. Holden Lynn E. Holland 159 Debby Hupkes Jane E. Isabella Ruby Hupkes Christine E. Izzano Cynthia L. Hutchinson Loma M. Inghram Randall K. Jarabek Kurt W. Johnson Gary A. Johnson Nancy Johnson Mark S. Kingman Robert J. Knapp 161 Christine A. Kovarik Barbara L. Leitt Paul Konecnik 163 165 Nadine I. Raneri Darrell E. Rhodes Ann C. Richter Darrell P. Roeters Susan E. Rose Linda L Sharpou Lorraine G. Sleezer Jeffrey C. Shepard Gary E. Slusher Barbara L. Smith Byron E. Steeves Eldora M. Spencer Bret E. Stewart Sally A. Snell Guy B. Sponenberg Constance M. Stahl 171 William K. Underwood Jeffrey A. Unislawski 173 Randal B. White Peter S. Wilson mmm Pamela Best 174 Missing: David Adams Lori Baker Michael J. DeMarco Robert E. Dolan Timothy A. Farquahar Christopher Hammond Cleveland W. Johnson Edward E. Lakata Randy E. Lawton David J. Soltner 175 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FRONT: N. Ralbovsky, C. Hutchinson, C. Izzano, L. Batty, B. Betts, N. Johnson, M. Sandzik, A. Sutton. ROW2:W. May, R. Mulvey, F. Franko, J. Hanchar, G. Alpert, B. Malaret, K. Brown. ROW 3: D. Gold- mann, P. Konecnik, R. White, R. Purcel, J. Lorence, ROW 4: J. Cellary, G. Nellis, E. Conroy, P. McMillan. Missing: L. Sleezer. NATIONAL MERIT LETTERS OF COMMENDATION AWARDS SEATED: R. Hupkes, F. Franko , D. Hup- kes, STANDING: P. Wilson. ‘Scholarship finalist. 176 REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP FRONT: N. Ralbovsky, R. Hupkes, W. Hill, R. Mulvey, B. Malaret, D. Hupkes. BACK: G. Nellis, E. Conroy, F. Franko, P. Wil- son, J. Cellary, T. Antis, D. Hayes, M. Kingman, M. Heroth. BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKER OF THE YEAR Barbara Bevington Best wishes From COLONIAL FLOWER SHOPPE BRUCE JENNY MRHA PROPRIETERS Prindle and Jamscn Johnstown. N.Y. 178 C 5 ■ TED THORNE LUMBER CO. INC. Lumber and Building Materials. Paint and Paneling Gloversville Best Wishes Class of 1976 LETTER MEMORIAL CO. 522 North Perry Johnstown Compliments of Best Wishes from ROSSBACH THE TOM’S ELECTRIC SHOE ARTERIAL MOBIL SERVICE STORE “Shoes for the family” General Electric Comrie Avc. Appliances Johnstown, N.Y. West Fulton Street Glovcrsville Johnstown BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF ALBANY N.A Pyramid Mall Johnstown Broadalbin 210 N. Comric Johnstown, N.Y. 9:00 AM — 8:00 PM Friday 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM — 12:00 Noon 106 W. Main St. Johnstown, N.Y. 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 9 N. Main St. Broadalbin, N.Y. 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 181 OF JOHNSTOWN Congratulations Class Of 1976 DUNKIN’ DONUTS Congratulations from 182 129 South Main St. Gloversville Compliments of McKIBBEN OFFICE MACHINES Johnstown JOHNSTOWN AUTO PARTS INC. 208 North Perry Johnstown Congratulations To The Class Of 1976 THE GILLMORE OIL COMPANY INC. 208 North Perry St. Johnstown. N.Y. mmn JOHN C. MILLER Lincoln Mercury 513 N. Perry Johnstown W. Main Sl„ Johnstown I Congratulations Class of 1976 A.R. JUNG SON INC. BROOKSIDE PLUMBING AND HEATING Comrie Avc. Johnstown, N.Y. Best Wishes From FELTHOUSEN’S FLORIST Paul Damiano Prop. Johnstown Bridal Gowns — Party Dresses 184 196 Second Ave. Glovcrsvillc. N.Y. CARA LEE BRIDALS Best Wishes to Class of ’76 SHERMAN’S AMUSEMENT PARK AND MORRIS FOODARAMA Caroga Lake, N.Y. rides — restaurant — 835-9931 bar loft — games —dances THE LEATHER AND GIFT SHOP EACKER CALLERY Men’s — Lady’s — Children’s Shoes Johnstown 338 North Comric Avenue Johnstown. New York 12095 Robert Perrone Helen Perrone DIAL KORNER KUPBORD BAKERY 518 — 762-1050 206 West Main St. Johnstown 185 AGWAY Corporation Inc. Comric Avc. Johnstown Compliments of SAND’S Food and Garden Center Inc. North Comrie Ave. Johnstown, New York rZJtf Y y7«2 W| X k ' j£ PYRAMID LUNCHEONETTE Compliments of AND AMUSEMENT CENTER PHOTO-CRAFT Johnstown Pyramid Mall CENTER — DeROSA 128 West Main St. Johnstown ( SHOE REPAIR A S. Market St. 186 Johnstown -) Best Wishes From GOULD’S DEPARTMENT STORE Main Street Johnstown FELDMAN’S FURNITURE Simmons Bcuuly Rest — Kelvinator Magic Chef — Kroehlcr Livingrooms Manor House Pine Mohawk Carpets Johnstown Congratulations To The Class Of 76 RAINBOW RESTAURANT Pete and Dotlic Wilson Your Host and Hostess (14-22 East Main St.) Johnstown BAXTER INSURANCE AGENCY Continental Insurance “Sound Protection For Your Auto. Home, or Business ' Johnstown TEROGA TRIBE 569 Improved order of Redmen 16-18 Hoosac St. Johnstown, N.Y. 188 Freedom, Friendship, Charity Mohawk Council 338 Degree of Pocahontas Freedom, Friendship, Charity GLEN MOHAWK MILK ASSOCIATION INC. Receivers, Processors and Bottlers of Milk and Milk Products Fultonvillc. New York Good Luck Happy Biking HUPKES OUTDOOR CENTER BOOSTERS GLORIA’S PIZZA FAMILY BILLIARD CENTER MR. MRS. DUDLEY COLVIN KINGSBURY JEWELRY LORENC’S FOOD MARKET GERALD A. OLES JACK PAPA’S BARBER SHOP ARLENE M. SITTERLY INC. STANTON FURS HAROLD L. SPRUNG INSURANCE AGENCY Your instant replays for 2001... photography hy Varden for the total approach to a better yearbook your official yearbook photographer DUNDAY’S Men’s and Boy's Clothing and Furnishings Glovcrsvillc A gift for this year's graduates ... free checking account service You want to be sure you manager your money wisely, right? Of course. So our graduation gift of free checking account service for one year will help you do that. “How? you say. Glad you asked. When you pay by check your quarterly statement will show what you’ve spent and where the money went. And more. Those cancelled checks will be proof you paid. THE BANK National Commercial Bank and Trust Company For job opportunities at The Bank, just write or call our Personnel Department. Best Wishes Congratulations Class Of '76 HENDERSON’S DRY TRENT AND NILSEN CLEANING Arterial — Johnstown 490 North Perry Johnstown 193 194 Good Luck Class Of 1976 BARONET LITHO CO. Arterial — Johnstown Compliments Of SHULER DUROSS Antiques and Gifts 230 North Perry Street Johnstown Best Of Luck Class Of 1976 LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE Organization Number 1185 Johnstown, N.Y. Best Wishes From DAVID DIMEZZA INC. COON’S DECORATING Johnstown 1?$ Best Wishes Class Of 76 PETER’S OIL COMPANY INC. I Cayadutta Street Glovcrsvillc RUBY AND QUIRI Full Line Of: General Electric Appliances Sylvania T.V. Furniture Carpets Elmwood Avenue Glovcrsvillc Congratulations Class Of 1976 Compliments Of MEET THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL CLUB T.P. BRAKE AND MUFFLER 498 North Perry Street Johnstown IliMwkM Jofcnttown V «0 N Main Glo.an.llla SAINT PATRICK’S LODGE 4 F. and F.M. Johnstown New York VAN’S HARLEY DAVIDSON 432 South Main St. Glovcrsvillc “The Great American Freedom Machines” 1,7 Best Wishes Compliments Of TYLER TYLE COMPANY LATHERS INC. 536 North Perry St. PYNE Johnstown Frank and Anne Culver Props. Johnstown TWO FINt STORES....PRESENTING THE AREA’S MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS........... COLE’S COLONIAL HOUSE 18 West Moin Street in Johnstown OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS 'TIL 9 P.M. ELENA’S BEAUTY SALON Congratulations From Helen Simek Prop. Phone 762-9716 338 North Perry Johnstown Hair Shaping. Styling. Cutting. Permanent Waving, Dyeing — Bleaching WELSH GREY LUMBER COMPANY 198 Johnstown KLOHCK’S MONUMENTS Markers • Urns • Monuments Opposite Fern Dale Cemetary 490 North Perry Street Johnstown EMPIE’S INSURANCE AGENCY 35 West Main Street Johnstown. N.V. Congratulations Class Of '76 For The Best In O’CONNOR’S SPORTS COVERAGE m IW Read The LEADER HERALD Serving The Tri County Area Daily “The Home Of Fine Seafood” North Perry Street Johnstown A. BORDEN STEWART AND BERGEN DISCOUNT Uniforms Dresses Jewelry HARDWARE Pantsuits Formal Wear West Main Street 200 Johnstown Johnstown Remember the way it used to look? New Faces — New Views Outside 203 Athletic Honor Society--102 Audio - Visual - -103 Badminton--53 Band - -Conceit - -100 -101 Band--Marching--38-39 Band--Pep--101 BARONET--91 Baseball--}, v. --17 Baseball --v. --16 Basketball--j. v. - -boys--66-67 Basketball--v. --boys--64-65 Basketball - -gi rls - -54 -55 Betty Crocker Homemaker--177 Board of Education--107 Bowling--52 BUGLE--90 Cheerleaders - - Basketball - -62 -63 Cheerleaders Football--34-35 Chorus Groups--97-99 Class Officers Sophomore--114 Junior--130 Senior--144 Construction- -4,5, 104,105,200,201 Cross Country--26-27 England Trip - -12 -13 Faculty and Administration--107-113 Field Hockey—28-29 Football--j. v. --32-33 Football--v. --30-31 Foreign Exchange Students--87-89 Friendship Club—93 German Trip--14-15 Index Golf Team--19 Gymna stic s - -56 -57 Hobby Club--103 I lomecoming Weekend£S36-37 International Club--8$-89 I-Club--102 Library Aids--96 Majorettes and MarchexS MO-41 Musical, Fiddler Oi The Roof --10-11 National Honor Society-Vl76 Photography Club--103 Ping Pong--53 Prom--7 Regents Scholarship--177 Y Salutatorian - -145 t v Sastre, Jorge--87 School Play, The Man Who Came To Dinner 8-9 School Play, The Miracle Workd --42 Seniors--90% averages--145 Ski Team--60-61 Softball--24 Student Council--94-95 Student Life--2-4, 72-86, 104- Swim Team- -70-71 Tennis--18-19 ’ Track and Officials--20-23 Y a Tri-Hi-Y--92 Valedictorian--145 Volleyball--58-59 Winter Candids--45 49 Winter Carnival--50-51 Wrestling--68-69 U -105, A