Minnechaug Regional High School - Falcon Yearbook (Wilbraham, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1983 volume:

9 flTH CENTURY MASSAC HUSETTS CLOCKS May 1983 The Falcon Has Landed , %r - s 3 ■■ May, 1983 Vol. 25 TIME The Yearly News Magazine A Letter From The Editors These past four years have been invigorating ones for class of 1983. September of 1979 saw the freshmen coming into a strange school and meeting students from ei- ther Wilbraham or Hampden which was sometimes frightening. On the first day there were questions after ques- tions. Where is K hall? Rotating blocks? When do we eat? The fall of 1980 saw the class fully entrenched as Minnechaug students, and looked sympathetically at the be- wildered freshmen coming in, reminis- cent of the experience the previous year. They found that Minnechaug was not all work and no play. There were opportunities to take part in various sports and clubs. the The fall of 1981 saw them as Juniors, now veterans at Minne- chaug, knowing fully well the teachers who were hard markers and those who weren ' t! Arena was now a breeze to go through- more or less. This was the year all juniors really began to think of the future-taking PSAT ' S, SATS, and ACH; looking at colleges; and trying to get a job-because the fall of 1 982 would see them as seniors, and senior activities-Senior Kick-off dance, filling out spr applications, the 50 days dance, the jl Prom, and banquet were the main t v priorities of all. Graduation gave | them a true taste of reality, to say so ! long to the friends and teachers of mm the past 4 years and say hello to the ;n s future. The message in this Yearbook re- flects the seniors prepared to face the challenge in the world and to i strive to do their part to make this world a better place to live. Linda Ersing and Li: up their senior year. Pabich — Co-editors-in Chiefs living a Index Cover: Illustration By Jim Schnepp Cover: Combining the school mascot (the falcon), and the school in the background with the 1983 yearbook theme (Time), Jim Schnepp has created a most memorable cover which is symbolic of the free spirit talent and professionalism at Minnechaug. Time: Every morning you hear Liz Bearse ' s anonymous voice that comes into your homerooms to start off the day at ' Chaug. The Chief: Mr. Jerry Badger, the unconquerable principal, friend, and father takes an active interest in the activities of the student body. (Snake Day 1983??) Seniors: Senior portraits — the kick- off of the ' 82- ' 83 year, the final fronteer. Superlatives — the never ending quest. The Class of 1983 will reign forever! Academics: The backbone of the school — these teachers diligently work to teach the students of Minnechaug the basics to succeed in life. Underclassmen: Arena — the most memorable event of all. It is not always an enjoyable journey when you enter the door into the arena zone, but is is definitely unforgettable. Sports: Football players make history at Minnechaug. Are they undefeated in their division? Get psyched! Get Rowdie!! Activities: Yearbook is just one of the dozen clubs you can join here at ' Chaug. Take a look, are you missing out on something worth while? Meet the current members of all the clubs — the enthusiasm is overwhelming. Ads: Thanks to our sponsors and patrons who purchased ads, and to the diligent workers who sold ads to make our yearbook possible. Time, the Minnechaug Reg. Yearbook is published yearly at a subscription rate of $14 by Josten ' s American Yearbook Company, Box 297, State College, PA 16801. Don Lendry, Josten ' s yearbook representative; Cathy Isham, business manager; Diane Jeserski, yearbook advisor. Time format by permission of the publisher. Time Inc. Principal Office: Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020. TIME Founders: Concerned citizens from the communities. Co-Editors-in-Chief: Linda Ersing, Lisa Pabich Yearbook Advisor: Diane Jeserski Business Advisor: Pat Gordon Business Manager: Cathi Isham Copy Editors: Anne Fath, Ruby-Ann Samsel Photographer Editors: Eric Sherman, Carla Valentine Seniors: Suzanne Desautelle, Gayle Sherman Academics: Kari Carlson, Lisa Nowak Underclassmen: Marilyn Gorman, Candice Porter Sports: Karolyn Moriarty, David Wise Activities: Nancy Desautelle, Sharon Kane Ads: Christine Boyajian, Mark Guthrie, Mark Havican Typist: Sherry Supernant And special thanks to all others who contributed TIME, effort, ideas, and smiles to Mrs. Jeserski and Don Lendry, representative, Josten ' s Amer- ican Yearbook Company. Time is . . . To slow for those who wait. To swift for those who fear. To long for those who grieve To short for those who rejoice But for those who love, time is not. Henry Van Dyke In June Minnechaug students eagerly await the distribution of yearbooks. Little do they realize how many long hours are actually spent into producing it. Mrs. Diane Jeserski, the yearbook ad- visor, is the one that makes it all possible. She ' s the one who ' s con- stantly on the telephone with the photographer or yearbook repre- sentative making last minute deci- sions; but most of all, she ' s the one who guides the yearbook staff through the best and worst of times. When deadlines sneak up and problems arise, she is the un- derstanding one. Mrs. Jeserski ' s responsibilities are endless. She must choose a reliable staff; organize work meetings to determine theme, teach layouts, and assign photos; and proofread copy, just to name a few. Mrs. Jeserski started teaching business at Minnechaug in Sep- Little did Mrs. Jeserski know that she would be teaching. Today Mrs. J still smiles even with all the troubles of making deadlines. tember of 1976 and became year- book advisor in the fall of ' 79. I asked Mrs. Jeserski if being the yearbook advisor takes much time out of her personal life. This was her response. Definitely! Any extracurricu- lar activity a teacher takes on in- volves time outside of school. I ' ve kept track, in the past of my hours outside of school, and the number is so overwhelming that I try not to think about it too often. Mrs. Jeserski says she likes working with the students and finds them responsible and hard working. She also says they are all dedi- cated to their job on the yearbook staff. The entire yearbook staff, from the copy editors to the photogra- pher owe much gratitude and thanks to Mrs. Jeserski, who helped us through a very long and productive year. Without her we would be lost! From all the editors of the year- book staff, we wish to thank Mrs. Diane Jeserski for her guidance throughout the school year. Time, May 1983. Minnechaug Scene Time For The Minnechaug Muffins We see this place almost every day. Each morning we stumble into home- room, sometimes late, more often asleep. We study here (supposedly) — we learn. One thing is for sure, the Wil- braham-Hampden Regional High School, Minnechaug, will have a lasting impression on our lives. Not many people know what Minne- chaug means. Most know that it ' s some Indian name. Minnechaug, berryland refers to the region ' s berry bushes which thrived despite devasting fires that swept through the area. The only organization, to my knowledge that uti- lizes this unique heritage is Project Blueberry, Blueberry referring to the definition of Minnechaug itself. I think that it could have been used more cleverly, perhaps as the school mascot. Could you imagine if Minnechaug teams were known as the Minnechaug Muffins. The possibilities are endless. Today ' s major portions of the school were not even included in Minne- chaug ' s original construction. H-Hall is Using a variety of laboratory equipment, Min- nechaug ' s science department is one of the best in the school. an addition, as well J, K, and M-Halls, the Media Center and the New Gym. Nowadays, with over a thousand stu- dents attending Minnechaug, it ' s hard to imagine fitting everyone in the school without those popular additions. Minnechaug has probably one of the best academic systems in Massachu- setts. Students can plan their own cur- riculum over the four-year span of high school. That is similar to the more ad- vanced college system of scheduling. What we call Arena is foreign to stu- dents from other schools not to mention the foreign students. What they know of scheduling is nothing more than a com- puter and an operator who punches in the correct sequence to make the sched- ule work. Here, students first select the courses that they hopefully will be taking start- ing the next fall. Faculty members must recommend prospective students for the proper level. This prevents many problems that could result in students overstepping their bounds in harder courses and understepping their bounds in easier ones. The next phrase of Arena involves the actual organization and composi- tion of the student ' s schedule. Everyone is sent a booklet that lists all the courses to be offered, the teachers and the blocks during the day. From this the student is expected to compile alternate schedules, if possible, using the course sign-ups as a guideline. Finally, students are required to come to school, before classes start, and decide upon the one schedule they will follow for the year. Cafeterias two and three are filled with tables representing each department of the school. Stu- dents obtain computer cards for each warn The eighty-member combined groups of the Minnechaug Wind Ensemble and Concert Band rehearse daily for their scheduled concerts. Most of the musicians have been playing for five to eight years, the majority starting lessons in grade school. The Media Center provides a healthy environ- ment for students to study, read, or relax. The typical Minnechaug student — hungry ; all times. Time, May 1983. One more time everybody, Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred and ninety- two. class, making sure they don ' t take more than one major during the same block. For freshmen and new students espe- cially, arena can be a confusing and frightening experience. The locator cards are hard enough. In the end, Min- nechaug students may or may not get their first choice for a schedule. The student who is unhappy must remember that next year, things will be better. Minnechaug offers a wide variety of classes. Proposition 2Vz hasn ' t really di- minished this variety but only increased class size. Strong programs can be ob- tained in the Math and Science depart- ments as well as English, Social Studies and Foreign Language. The advanced classed in these areas involve indepen- dent reading in Engligh and Foreign Languages, college-level mathematics, long-term Science experiments and ac- tive student participation in history. Minnechaug graduates have scored well on standardized tests and a large Rush hour traffic in K-Hall will ease up when the next class starts. Lunch time gives students the opportunity to spend time with fri Mmm, that guy sure is good looking Were the pictures in the math book really that funny? New paperbacks provide easy free reading for students. percentage attend college immediately after high school. Minnechaug has an excellent reputation as a college-pre- paratory school and hopes to maintain their high standards. So much for the academic part of Minnechaug. The real fun comes with the extracurriculars. Athletics are a major part of after-school activities at our school. Minnechaug was lucky to have the space and the money to build tennis courts, a swimming pool, a track, two large gymnasiums and fields upon fields upon fields. The physical educa- tion classes emphasize lifetime sports like tennis, raquetball and fitness as well as the team sports like field hockey or soccer. (continued on page 6) Time, May 1983. Minnechaug Scene (continued from page 5) Most Minnechaug students are aware of healthy types of exercise. It is mainly through the varsity and junior varsity sports that athletic goals are met. It is natural that some people are bet- ter athletes than others. At Minne- chaug true athletes are allowed to ex- pand to their fullest while the more average players learn and develop style and precision. Our reputation for athletes is well known in Western Massachusetts. We have had many winning seasons. Tro- phies fill our cases and jackets fill our halls. After the final bell rings at the end of the day, there is always some kind of athletic activity going on wheth- er it be running stairs with the ski team, swimming laps, lifting weights, having a Smile, school isn ' t that bad. football scrimmage or running the loop. The twin sister to athletics at Minne- chaug are the non-athletic extracurri- cular activities. You name it, we ' ve got it. All Minnechaug students have the opportunity to participate in the Model Congress, As Schools Match Wits team, Mathletes team, and Chess team. These are the athletes who compete with their minds instead of their mus- cles. Minnechaug ' s fine scholastic repu- These long halls can get pretty lonely sometimes. 1 -a. This looks like an interesting problem if I do say so myself. Ooo! Look at that little guy swimming around. I hope the bell rings before I fall asleep. tation is reflected through these. The Mathletes have monopolized the Math- ematics League while the Model Con- gress has been cited publically for their accomplishments. These teams require much of the same dedication and prac- tice that the athletic teams do. The par- ticipants are very enthusiastic and con- cerned about their seasons. Minnechaug also has active social or- ganizations. The Junior Classical League (JCL) is based on the study of Latin. JCL members study ancient times and mythology. They participate in the annual catapult contest and the Massachusetts Junior Classical League state convention. The International Club is focused about the foreign stu- dents who attend Minnechaug during the school year. Club members get to know the foreigners through activities planned to be educational as well as fun. If time were to stop today, how would Time, May 1983. I ' m pushing a hundred words a minute; this should be an easy A. Do you ever wonder why everyone ' s so happy on the way into school? The journey ahead is a long you characterize Minnechaug? That is indeed a difficult question to answer. What would the in fashion be? What would be Minnechaug ' s favorite group? Favorite TV show? No one knows. Minnechaug students are heteroge- neous in so many ways. There are not two exactly alike — except for maybe identical twins but they too are unique individuals. It is the many hundreds of students that make Minnechaug spe- cial. It is their scholastic ability, their athletic ability, their social ability. If time were to stop today at this very moment as you read this book, who would you remember most? What friend? What teacher? What team? What club? All of these answers will be found within these pages of TIME. They are yours to treasure forever and ever. Turn the page and search for the Minnechaug you want to know. It will be there and it will be yours. Time, May 1983. The Falcon As Our School Mascot The falcon, a small bird related to the hawk, has sixty species found through- out the world. They range in size from six to twenty- five inches. However, the female is usu- ally one-third larger than the male. Not many falcons exceed four pounds. Large falcons have become so rare in North America that they have been known to cause little destruction. Their short hooked beaks contain two distinctive tooth-like projections. Fal- cons have pointed wings, a long tail, and unfeathered legs and feet. Their powerful feet are equipped with curved, sharp talons that pierce their prey. Fal- cons rise above their desired meal and swoop down upon it. Seizing the ani- mal, they tear it to pieces. These strong fliers possess exception- al aerial agility. Mainly bird killers, some falcons also capture small mam- mals and insects. Falcons use the nests of other birds, Falcons are dynamite; don ' t mess with dyna- mite; Hey! Hey! Hey! kifir ' kjjf % ° 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2- Be nice or I ' ll bite your head off! hollows, or cliffs as their homes. Female falcons lay four or five eggs which are incubated for about thirty days. After hatching, both parents care for the young birds. The earliest fossil record of the fal- con family dates back to the Miocene Epoch of Argentina and is almost fif- teen million years old. The falcon is the symbol of strength for Minnechaug. It is the school mas- cot, name of the varsity teams, and the title of the yearbook. Time, May 1983. Mr. Jerry Badger — Leader, friend, and father. TIME The Unconquerable Mr. Jerry Badger, caught diligently working in his office. Mr. Badger, for the past nineteen years you have taught Chemistry, Biol- ogy, Earth Science, become our assis- tant principal and finally our principal. You have in some way, big or small, good or bad, touch the lives of all of us at Minnechaug. I know at times you wish you were teaching again, instead of being our principal. The daily routine gets you down, yet you don ' t let it show, you keep smiling and listening to our end- less problems, as well as solving the endless problems of being a regional high school principal. You began your career here at Min- nechaug in 1962 as a student teacher, however, the following year you were hired as a full time science teacher. As a teacher you added a little excitement to Minnechaug. One example is Snake Day. The day your beloved Anaconda snake (Anna) bit an electrical wire, while trying to eat its dinner. The most exciting days in the schools history. You were asked to be the class advisor for the class of 1967. You accepted and you gave up many hours of your time to help the class of 1967 have a wonderful four years. You then became our assistant prin- cipal. You stopped being a wonderful teacher and became a terrific assistant principal. The kind of assistant princi- pal that cares and takes an interest in what is going on in the school. Mr. Bad- ger as an assistant principal you also took on more responsibility and there- fore were forced to spend more time from your family. It was an adjustment but they managed. I ' m sure! Finally the big step came. You were made Principal. As Chief of Minne- chaug you were handed even more re- sponsibility and therefore were forced to spend more time away fr om your The Chief enjoying the evening at the JCL Bat- tle of the Classes dance. family. I know you spent more time away from home, because I was waiting for Daddy to come home. But ... as the principal of Minnechaug you have made this school one of the finest in the state. You give your support, help and guidance to the students and faculty of Minnechaug. You take an active inter- est in the clubs and sports Minnechaug has. But probably the reason you are so popular with the students here is be- cause you listen and care. Something most principals don ' t do. I can remember many times when students have come home with you be- cause of problems at home or else- where. Mom never knew when to expect company, but she didn ' t mind because she knew it meant a lot to you to help that youngster. At times it was hard having you as my principal but those times always pass. There is one more thing I want you to read, it is from a poem I wrote about my childhood and you. I remember all the help and guid- ance you have given me. All the times we ' ve laughed and cried, all the support and hope. But most of all I remember the love you gave me in the last seven- teen years. Thanks, Dad. for being there. by Lynn Badger Time, May 1983. Jli psi Zr Keep going straight ahead — you ' re almost in Wilbraham. Hot Spots Minnechaug Students Will Go Anywhere Away From Home When somebody asked me the other day where the hot spots were in my town, I had to laugh! Well, I said, we have the ever popular Louis and Clark, a fruit store, and how could I forget? A Turkey Farm! When a puzzled look came across the person ' s face I said, Actual- ly, there are many hot spots that people hang out at from our school! You ' ll find a lot of people at the center of town; especially when we need munchies!!! The person said, But where do you eat? From a drugstore? Don ' t you go to Friendly ' s or anything? Oh yeah! We go to Friendly ' s! I said with a grin, Especially couples. And then there ' s always Mickey-D ' s Friday and Saturday night at the movies with that special someone. Pizza from the Pizza Pub for the unforgettable experiences (parties) in school. mM Bruno ' s pizzeria in Hampden — the best pizza! A shopper ' s paradise! after skiing. Do you go to Friday movies or any- thing? asked the person. Like the Rocky Horror Picture Show? The place was really buzzing. Half the school went. But what do you guys really do on Fridays and Saturdays? I thought to myself, the whole Min- nechaug student body could answer that: Go anywhere away from home! Let ' s make a Mickey-D i Time, May 1983. Foreign Students Add Culture To School Life Seven daring young men and women spent this school year at Minnechaug What makes them special you say ' Well, each student ' s homeland was not the United States. They were all on stu dent exchange programs like AFS, EF and SHE. This year there were two AFS students, Oscar Ibarra from Para guay and Lars Hensen from Denmark Both enjoyed the year and the families they stayed with. EF is a program not as well known as AFS but this year two students from that program attended Minnechaug. Pernille Jorgensen ' s homeland is Denmark while Johan Mohler ' s is Sweden. These students, too, had an interesting experience in the United States. The SHE program, bet- ter known as Spanish Heritage hosted Oscar Ibarra, our AFS student from Paraguay. Clara Sanchiz is really participating in no par- staying with a family Carlos Garcia, a Spanish Heritage student came from Spain. Pernille Jorgensen is on the Educational Founda- tion Program and comes from Denmark. The foreign students have made friends in the United States as well as other countries of the world. Lars Hansen (left) is a Danish student while Jo- han Mohler (right) is a Swede on EF. u 9 t i .. Alvaro Trujillano is from Spain participating in the Spanish Heritage program. two of our Spanish students, Carlos Garcia and Alvaro Trujillano. The third Spanish student, Clara Sanchiz. stayed in Wilbraham independently. Coming to the United States and go- ing to school here was a big decision for these students to make. However, with the help of the International Club and school officials, problems the students encountered were solved. Spending a year abroad is an exper- ience that few students ever have a chance to do, but for those who have the opportunity, it is something that has changed their lives forever — for the better. Time, May 1983. New England ' s Showplace Wilbraham was settled in 1731 and incorporated on June 15, 1763. The town is located 8 miles east of Spring- field, and its area is 22 square miles. The town of Wilbraham was once part of the territory of Springfield. From its first settlement in the midst of the wilderness, the town of Wilbra- ham has always been in the forefront of the educational and social development of Western Massachusetts. In 1932 Pines School in North Wilbraham made its debut as small school needing only to meet the needs of a few school children. In 1953 an addition of the auditorium-cafeteria-gymnasium was made. In 1962 twelve classrooms were added. Memorial School was constructed in 1950. The addition of 7 classrooms came in 1953. It was necessary to en- large the kitchen and modify the combi- nation auditorium-cafeteria in 1961. Stony Hill School was built in 1956 to accommodate the rising number of grade school students. Not long after the opening of the school, it was real- ized that an addition must be built. It was planned and opened in 1958. Louis and Clark, America ' s favorite hangout. The autumn scenic view from Monson Road The newly constructed Wilbraham Town Office building is a beneficial addition to the community. Wilbraham Public Library is useful to area students and adults who need to research a topic. The country club is a favorite summer spot for golfers. Minnechaug opened in September 1959. Since its establishment, Minne- chaug Regional High School has ac- complished outstanding results aca- demically, musically, and also in sports. It has become one of the biggest little high schools in Massachusetts. The Glendale Methodist Church was built in 1868 and was dedicated on De- cember 30, 1868. Grace Union Church, was a church composed of Congretionalists, Baptists, and Methodists. The church assumed regular congretional affliation in May of 1 890, and it became part of the Unit- ed Church of Christ in 1960. Senator Edward Kennedy once said, With its natural endowments and the hard work of its citizens over the years, the town of Wilbraham has become a showplace for the best and most lasting values of New England Life. by Ruby-Ann Samsel Time, May 1983. Wilbraham ' s Sister Community With A Life Of Its Own Hampden was incorporated in 1878 and was then called South Wilbraham. Gover- nor Rice signed the bill incorporating the parish of South Wilbraham as the town of Hampden. The old Town Hall building with its ionic pillars in front of it is an outstanding exam- ple of the Greek Revival Era in architecture which flourished in 1844 when a group of public-spirited men started South Wilbra- ham Academy and erected it. Several other distinguishing features were lost when the building was struck by lightning about 70 years ago. Town meetings were held in this building until the new town house was erect- ed in 1932. The first Green Valley Drug Store was housed in the building just west of the Bap- tist property. A unique feature of the town ' s two largest general stores, was the delivery service free to all customers. Deliveries were made throughout the town and into the neighboring vicinities as well. Orders were taken in the morning and deliveries were made the same day. Deliveries were made from meat markets and fish markets as well as the local emporiums. The stage coach road came into Hamp- Today ' s special at the Village Food Mart Everything FREE! Hampden ' s countryside New England. is characteristic of Everyone in town visits Hampden ' s post office at one time or another. Hampden Country Club Hampden ' s Town House, the center of the com- munity. uxu ry in the midst of suburbia. den from the east and crossed Rocky Dun- dee Road near the top of Kiln Hill. The line came from Boston and went to Hartford and was of the first operations of the type in America. The name Seantuck, later, Scantic was given to our stream by the indians and it meant a branch of river or whiting fish. Goat Rock owned by William King about 225 years ago was a favorite picnic area before the days of automobiles because of the fine view toward East Longmeadow and Somers. One day one of Mr. King ' s goats was entangled in the rocks and was found dead. This is the source for the name Goat Rock. Prospect Hill Cemetery and St. Mary ' s Roman Catholic Church was given to the town in 1876 by Mrs. Lucetta Howlett. She gave the bell that appears in the Federated Community Church. She also left a consid- erable amount of money in her will. The town house was given to the people of Hampden in 1932 by Miss Elizabeth Ses- sions; it was actually the town house which suddenly changed Hampden from a small country village to a typical suburb of Springfield. Time, May 1983. TIME A Day At ' Chaug Can A Student Survive? 7:45-7:52 Homeroom- A moment of silent medi- tation. A chance to grab some sleep or to franticly attempt to finish writing that paper that ' s due in A-Block English. Wow, talk about the well pre- pared student. 7:56-8:41 A-Block, Senior Seminar English- What a treat! I think I ' m awake now — Listen, you can ' t control your fate. Yes, you can. You can manipulate the course your life will take. Sure, but you can ' t control everything and ev- eryone that you come into contact with. But you have control. Not total control. Don ' t get technical! You just can ' t understand logic. Anything you say Mr. Spock! — Well, that ' s quite enough of that. Now let ' s discuss Plato and Socrates. What is true knowl- edge? Can man emerge from the darkness and not another boring day of school? We ' re all becoming professional secretaries. History in K-18 with Ms. Brewer probably the most anticipated part of the day. Study — a time to do homework, last rr craming for a test, or 45 ' minutes of sleep sounds like an extended homeroom. Time for H.R. — this is the best time to cram for tests, finish all homework, or catch some sleep. A block choir sing themselves awake. Trig . . . Cos 2 = CoS 2 o - Sin 2 . . . Sure. Time, May We ' re 5 mins. into 2nd lunch or you ' re 15 i late to E-block. be blinded by the light of knowledge? you can ' t control your fate! Yes, you can!! 8:45-9:29 B-Block, Physics — No ' phantoms ' today. Everyone is here in body as well as in spirit. Is everyone ' machined ' ? Mr. Eakins manages to mix humor with Phys- ics, and the blend works well. He stands up on a chair, jumps off, and lands on the floor. Why don ' t I fall through the floor? Why does the floor support my weight? he asks. ' Because the force exerted by my body is equaled by the force exert- ed by the floor. Vectors, velocity . . . Are you sure you understand? he asks. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, followed by his grinning face and throaty chuckle . . But as you all know, you can ' t have any pudding if you JLHrn t- 9 j S b JmL j| Yes, we survived lunch at Minnechaug. SUSHIS Chaotic K-hall i Biology lab — the most favorite part of the week for sophomores. Cooperation and compromise and learning together. don ' t eat your meat. Bye for now. 9:33-10:17 C-Block, Study — Time to start read- ing that Source, and preparing for the debate in history, more sleep, or just plain nonsense. Listen, I ' m serious, I could walk from here to downtown Springfield in an hour. You are serious, seriously ill, to be quite seri- 10:21-11:05 D-Block, U.S. History. Senior Semi- Gym a time to let out anger and frustration. A time to perfect skills in woodworks Time, May 1983. TIME nar — Why did war break out in Europe in 1914? Does anyone really know for sure? Will we ever know? . . . Yet war is the common state of humanity, and peace is difficult to achieve. Should Johnny Got His Gun be banned? Ms. Brewer acts as the mediator and guide directing the students on their journey through the history of the United States. The students actually experience history instead of just reading about it. I motion for adjourment. I second the mo- tion. This meeting stands adjourned. 11:07-11:37 1st Lunch, Cafe 1 — It ' s impossible to just forget about History after D-Block ends. Often a few of the students take their discussion down to Caf. 1 where Ms. Brewer can be found during first lunch diligently watching the rable- It ' s time to leave ... for many it is the start of after school activities. Science Core computer consultants — always there, always helping. rousers, jello throwers, and fork dingers. Some wise guy-probably the Surgeon General- once said, You are what you eat. I find this statement extremely upsetting when contemplat- ing the school food. Well, all seriousness aside, 1 suppose the school food is occasionally edible. 11:41-12:25 E-Block, Study — T ime to go back to sleep or to do that Algebra homework. 12:29-1:13 G-Block, Algebra — Not much to talk about here. 1:17-2:01 F-Block, Gym — Time for a little la- crosse action. A few roll dodges. By the end of October it ' s going to be freezing out there. Another day gone, but there is still tomorrow. Mark Trombley and Lisa Pabich, the backbone of the IC . . . come and join the fun. Time to go, but wherever we travel, we ' re still 1! Time, May 19 83. I sit here basking in my seniorism, my mind is flooded with bittersweet memories of the times spent at Minnechaug — Freshman: Orientation day . . . lettered hallways for freshman conveniences . . . posted bus schedules ... 4 x 6 map of school grounds . . . rotating blocks . . . upperclassmen . . . school lunches . . . crowded hallways . . . Red Sox . . . snack break-it comes and it goes . . . sharing lockers . . . nemotoads . . . Mr. L . . . anxiety . . . freshman pool . . . murky water . . . winter band concert: The Sound of Music . . . lowing cows . . . B-hall locks mysteriously disap- pear . . . hostage crisis . . . Ms. Overguard . . . Freshman I.D. ' s . . . naive . . . football games . . . food fights . . . earth science . . . Mork Mindy . . . Mike Balise-class president . . . suspenders . . . chew- ing gum . . . chocolate chip cookies . . . Falcon Fol- lies . . . carwash . . . pep rally . . . May arena . . . gymnastics . . . Bob Dillan . . . Freshman skip day . . . Romeo and Juliet . . . REO Speedwagon . . . Guiding Light . . . N.E. Patriots . . . Sophomore: Dissecting rats . . . lifesaving . . . Reagan elected President, later to be shot . . . Her- shey sales . . . jeans and sweatshirts ... 20 ' trees to climb in Project Adventure . . . beginning of co-ed p.e. classes . . . preppy . . . football and field hockey teams battle for Western Mass. championship . . . Annie . . . Pirates of Penzance production . . varsi- ty gymnastics-again undefeated . . . Ms. Overguard leaves to get married-welcome Ms. Browne . . . smelling Mother Earth . . . (x -x ).- (y,-y 2 ) . ■ ■ cool, sophisticated . . . class rings ordered, turned . . . trust . . . bomb scare-postponement of Battle of the Classes dance-Justin . . . Men ' s ski team wins West- ern Mass. championship . . . punk . . . Fair-Isle Sweaters . . . Izod . . . new wave . . . Christmas semi- formal . . . folk festival . . . Chris Cantalini-class president . . . graffitti on the walls . . . singing Valen- tines . . . DRAB . . . Time for Me to Fly . . . perms . . . Rosington Collins . . . ZZZ Top . . . girl ' s track team-league champions . . . computer programming . . . salad bar . . . death of John Lennon . . . Junior: A September arena . . . gym leaders . . . whale watch . . . Provincetown . . . giving blood . . . Project Blueberry . . . magazine sale sets school re- cord . . . winning stuffed Smurfs, one lb. Sugar Dad- dy ' s, class mugs . . . green carnations . . . calypso . . . (P)SAT . . . hockey team suspended . . . Outrageous Garb Dance . . . Punk Rock Dance . . . Grecian fes- tival . . . April snowstorm . . . Journey-Escape . . . International Club STE with Bronxville students . . . licenses . . . first jobs . . . late buses . . . parking stickers . . . band trip to Mexico . . . Sadie Hawkins dance . . . General Hospital . . . the Heiney troop voyages a Paris London . . . J.C.L. again wins state Catapult Contest ... J. Geils Go-Go ' s concert . . . selling popcorn, soda, candy at basketball games . . . A Christmas Carol produced by the Theatre Arts class . . . Rolling Stones concert . . . party at Erik- sons . . . Pac-Man . . . baseball strike . . . John Belu- shi O.D. . . . Pat Benatar . . . Rush . . . sport acade- mic evenings of recognition . . . Ms. Jones, Ms. Nan- cy Jaunhunan passed away . . . Le Shake T-Shirts . . . Lake Marc . . . Moral Majority . . . McDonald ' s . . . square dancing . . . soccer tea ' m advances to league playoffs . . . p-orbitals . . . On Golden Pond . . . Connecticut raises drinking age to 19 ... Jim- my ' s World, a fabricated story, wins Pulitzer Prize . . . Softball team repeats Division B first place finish Senior: Pep rally outside on the football field-Mr. Tipaldi M.C. . . . brave, new class advisor-Ms. Bans- laben . . . senior kick-off dance-Victim . . . Whit Carter-class president . . . Senior Halloween . . . Schenck Logan or Havican Guthrie . . . balloons in the courtyard, spray painted windows and toilet-pa- pered trees . . . Tylenol poisonings . . . turkey raffle . . . Beep! . . . bob -dancing in gym . . . J.C.L. Bat- tle of the Classes dance with Fat . . . commandoes . . . Greg the Barber is Santa Claus at the Christmas Semi-Formal . . . measurements taken for caps and gowns . . . human phys . . . football team under Coach Bennett makes it to Suburban League Cham- pionship . . . college applications . . . E.T. . . . Dante ' s Inferno . . . Billy Joel: Nylon Curtain . . . Rod Sterling ' s Twilight Zone . . . Eddie Murphy . . . Faculty lounge . . . psych . . . vectors . . . Wild Bill ... An Officer and a Gentleman . . . Medeiros ' s party . . . Newton ' s Laws of Motion . . . Rocky Hor- ror ... Senior Skip Day . . . 50 ' s Day Dance . . . Umbrella Day . . . transvestite day . . . hippie day . . . protest day . . . graduation rehearsal . . . senior banquet . . . Prom-Down East . . . Graduation-June 10, 1983 . . . Watch out world-here I come . . . Christine Boyajian Suzanne Desautelle Mark Trombley Gayle Sherman Time, May 1983 Jane Fonda speaks against nuclear energy • Carter greets Pope John Paul II trip to America • Commerce Secretary Krq Before a class can work together, they first must be organized. That was the job of the senior class officers and advisor. Whitney Carter, class president, started organizing our activities with Ms. Bansla- ben since the start of senior year. He with vice president Keith Birkhaeuser, secre- tary Meg Fraser, and treasurer Heather Karlson worked closely together to make sure our senior year went smoothly. We certainly can ' t forget the hard work of our officers in past years. Mike Balise was the president when we started school, along with Anne Piecuch as treasurer and Miss Overgaard (our advisor). The candy bars and magazine sales in our sophomore and junior years were on the shoulders of president Chris Cantalini. During those years, Mrs. Browne was our class advisor. But together, they all worked to make our class succeed. Thank you all for your time and efforts. Time, May 1983 Panama Canal assumed by Panamanians • combat troops occupy land off Japan ' s north-eastern shore • Apocalypse Now • Salt II treaty approved ' The only sense that is common in the long run, is the sense of change — and we all instinctively avoid it. E. B. White Lauren Noelle Ablondi Mac-cer 685 Main St., Wilb. tennis (1,2,3.4), soccer (1,2,3,4), stdnt. govt. (1,2,3,4), sec. (4), theatre arts stage mgr. (3), J.C.L. (1), basketball (1), rec. ski. (1,2,3,4), choir (1), jazz dancing, skiing, living it up, Antics, Micky D ' s, Don ' t ever let life bring you down, just be yourself and share your smile with the world. Terri B. Allen Uncle 8 East Colonial Rd., Wilb. partying, REO, Lopner Mobile, Chumley, Rain Graphics,: Whatever spins your wheels. At Minnechaug, we were each given the chance to decide our own courses. By the process of arena, we were able to choose the specific blocks and teachers we want- ed. Some of us have been involved in sports, clubs, school work, other activities or work. But as a class, our class of 1983, we have learned to handle ourselves in try- ing situations. We ' ve learned to make de- cisions, to trust others, to respect the opin- ion of others. Many of us now know a second language. Those who chose to take art, cooking, choir, sewing, or industrial The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see. Win- ston Churchill Judith A. Anti Judy Lou 5 Evangeline Dr., Wilb. synchro. (1,2), sleeping, Ponderosa, Kenneth A. Armstrong Jr. 9 Mohawk Dr., Hamp. N.H.S. (3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), ski club (1,2,4), SCSAB (4), stdnt. tutor (3,4), lab asst. (3), comp. consult. (4), stdnt. host (3). arts as electives have broadened their minds by becoming interested in non-aca- demic subjects. By opening and filling our minds with bits of knowledge, we are growing as individuals. We ' ve been together for what seems like an eternity. Now is the time to reinforce our memories so they can remain with us forever. Our yearbooks must be signed. High school will be preserved at all costs. High school helps prepare us for the world ahead. Many of our ideas formed and knowledge obtained at Minnechaug will aid us in reacting to any problems we might encounter in the future. All of us, from A to Z, will be working together through the labyrinth called life; yet each in a separate direction. Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish. Michelangelo Laurie A. Artioli 140 Springfield St., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (3,4), athl. off. aide (4), Modeling, danc- ing, Peter Harris Clothes, Did the bell ring yet? Karl Askins Skins 384 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. track (4), mgr. football (4), Uniforce Security Time, May 1983 Pirates sweep Reds • Pentagon to increase military supplies • John F. Kennedy library dedicated • Carter ' s votes 1 to Teddy ' s 2 • Milton Eisenhower turns 80 Kristen Askins 384 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. things that aren ' t boring, Never thought this day would come ... no more school! Alexander Asmar 4 Brooklawn Dr., Wilb. Basketball (1,3,4), football (1), athletics Lisa Annette Austin Red 21 Brookside Cr., Wilb. ski club (1,2,3,4), marching band (1,2,3), explorers (2), concert band ( 1 ,2,3), A.F.S. ( 1 ,2,3,4), peer coun- selor (3), pep club (3) Walter Azar 18 Middlcficld Dr., Hamp. Jonathan Baker 4 Mcintosh Dr., Wilb. v. baseball (3). baseball (2), soccer ( 1 ), one acts (4), P.A.V.A.S. (4). I.C. (4), J.C.L. (4). hockey (2.3.4) Lynn Ann Badger 14 Longfellow Dr., stdnt. govt. (1.2.3,4), tr. (4), J.C.L. (1,2,3), off. aide (1,2,3,4), ldr. corp. (3,4), swim. (4), photography. skiing, swimming, cooking, waterskiing. Dream what you dare to dream, be where you want to go. Be what you want to be. live. Diane Baldvga 7 Pine Dr.. Wilb. McDonald ' s Time, May 1983 Derek ' s 10 • British-drafted constitution agreed upon in London • Turkey ' s Premier Ecevit is again replaced by Demirel iathleen Ballard 22 Mohawk Dr., Hamp. Jonathan Bardwell JB 16 Brentwood Dr., Wilb. Falcon Players (1,2,3,4), United Players (3), folk fest. (3,4), camping, Picot ' s Place Florence Barrett Chumley 25 Pine Dr., Wilb. Marines, partying, REO Grampa ' s Antokio ' ; The best things in life are free. Kevin Batista 10 Wilbraview, Wilb. Elizabeth Bearse 67 Springfield St., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (1,2,3,4), morning announcer (2,3,4), lab asst. (3,4), off. aide (1,2), concert Choir (3,4), J.C.L. (2), Youth Fellowship (1,2,3,4), Wilbraham Library James D. Beaudry Jimbo 16 Bolles Rd., Wilb. v. gym (1,2,3,4), W. Mass. (2,3,4), capt. (4), v. track (2,3,4), W. Mass. (2,3,4), v. diving (3,4), capt. (4) Rhonda Bevan 61 Bennett Rd., Hamp. Robin Benoit 2 Linwood Dr., Wilb. v. track (1,2,3,4), field hockey (1,2,3,4), tri-capt. (4), J.C.L. (1,2,3,4), sec. (3), pres. (4), N.H.S. (3,4), sec. (4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), I.C. (3,4), Pork Rind Club, ski- ing, football games, SMPB, weekends, McDonald ' s Karen V. Beaulieu 21 Joan St., Wilb. choir (1), stdnt. host. (1), Smoke Signal (2,3), J.C.L. (2,3), Proj. Blue. (3,4), video work, music, Big Y, K,K,K and T, forever! Time, May 1983 Keith Birkhaeuser 30 Eastwood Dr., Wilb. stdnt. govt. (1,2,3,4), vice pres. (1,2,3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), yrbk. (2), photo, ed. (2), model cong. (3,4), N.H.S. (4), tennis, skiing, Picot ' s Place Robert Bishop Grinch 15 Fernwood Dr., Wil 7 Longfellow Dr., Wilb. football (1), v. football (2,3,4), co-capt. (4), baseball (1), v. baseball (2,3,4), v. basketball (3), chorus (1,2,3,4), dist. chorus (3), playing football, baseball, basketball, singing, Picot ' s Place Denise Blanchard 68 Stony Hill Rd., Hamp. Steven Bolduc 15 Bennett Rd., Hamp Vikki M. Bolek 16 Opal St., Wilb. Falcon softball (1,2), racquetball, Eastbrook Apts. Ponderosa ■■B 1 Christine Louise Boyajian Chris Deepwood, Wilb. stdnt. govt. rep. (1.2,3.4). mod. (3). yrbk. ed. (4). Smoke Signal (1.2.3.4). I.C. (3.4). swim tm. (1.2). softball (1.2), gym. mgr. (4). class rep. (1,2.3.4). SGSAB (3). discp. com. (3.4). partying, talking, stay- ing after school until six when only the janitors are around. Friendly Rest. Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you will be criticized anyway. Time. May 1983 Bette Midler and The Rose • The Shah of Iran under treatment in U.S. hospital • 60 Americans from the Embassy taken hostage by Iranians Michael Branconnier Nadia 76 Allen St., Hamp. b. gymnastics (1,2,3,4), capt. (4), track (2,3,4), chess (4), I.C. (4), bike riding, running, racquetball, Sandra Broughton Sandi 23 Brainard Rd., Wilb. talking on the phone, Bradless, Love is only chatter, friends are all that matter. ' Russell Brown 9 Scenic Dr. Wilb. Dana Lee Broz 139 Bartlett, Wilb. F itcS -3 k %.- i yv . M ■Ml % W Ik t — Jo Anne Bruso Joey Glendale Rd., Hamp. softball (2,3), reading, horseback riding, Oh McGaunni drugs! Craig Alan Burger Cab 41 Fernwood Dr., Hamp. cooking, art, Village Mart, Get working after school. ' Michael Burns 57 Decorie Dr., Wilb. Marcel Burque 4 Becker St., Wilb. Cynthia Byrne 275 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. field hockey (2,3,4), tri-capt. (4), band (1,2,3,4), Proj. Blue. (3,4), bowl (1), music, reading, McDon- ald ' s, Follow your dreams wherever they lead. Time, May 1983 Rosalynn Carter visits Cambodians in Thailand • $20 billion synthetic fuel program adopted • Ronald Reagan enters the Presidential race Chris Cantallini 15 Blacksmith Rd., Wilb. class president (2,3), baseball (1), soccer (1), stdnt. govt. (1), taking S.A.T. ' s, ski, diving, explosives. Pier I Imports, Slade Landscaping and Main. Ser. Christina L. Carlson Frog 1 1 Middlefield Dr., Hamp. Softball (1,2,3) v. Softball (4), going going out with friends Theresa Carmody 7 Belli Dr., Wilb. one acts (1), spring play (1), photography, astror omy, stamp collecting, coin collecting, acting, grow ing plants, drawing Richard Carrigan 10 Woodside Dr., Wilb. v. skiing (3,4), v. soccer (3,4), J.C.L. (3,4) The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Franklin Delano Roosevelt It may be those who do most, dream most. Stephen Leacock A child miseducated is a child lost. John F. Kennedy Whitney A. Carter I. 489 Main St.. Wilb. class president (4). mod. congress (2.3.4). dist. orch. (1.2). dist. choir (4). football (1). v. cross country (3.4), NHS (4). Jazz band (2.3). Madrigal (3.4). band (1.2.3). SRSC (3). CGAC (3). rock climbing. white water canoeing, the shelter. Here ' s to gut feelings, and those who still follow them. Time, May 1983 Soviets crush Afganistan • Afganistan ' s Pres. Hahzullah Amin executed • Ringing in runs rampant in Turkey ■ m V Gina Casagrande 56 Allencrest Dr., Hamp. Karen Cavros 2 Melikian Dr., Wilb. ski tm. (1,2), Proj. Blue (3,4), ski club (3,4), skiing, sleeping, having a good time, Willow Glen House, Got a picture in my mind of the way that I wanna be so I search until I find the power inside of me - Foreigner Charles Christianson 1 Powers Dr., Wilb. (1,2,3,4), skiing Margaret Clark 210 Springfield St., Wilb. v. soccer (2,3,4), math. (2,3,4), Softball (2,3,4), N.H.S. (3,4), photo. (4), piano, sailing, skiing, tennis Cynthia Chapman Cynth, Cindy 59 Greenleaf Dr., Hamp. lrd. corps. (4), nurse aide (4), J.C.L. (3), off. (3), Burger King, There are no rules of architecture for a castle ii clouds. Mary Clark Buzzie 800 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. swim tm. (2), basketball (2), horseback riding, party- ing, art, Sunset Restaurant, He had a cloud of gold, and eyes of fire, and as he spoke, I felt a deep desire to free the world of its fear and pain, and help the people feel free again. -Uriah Heap Sarah Clark 210 Springfield St., Wilb. soccer (1,2,3,4), v. tennis (3,4), photo. (4), N.H.S. (4), stdnt. host. (3,4), sailing, piano, skiing Robin Cloutier 128 Manchonis Rd., Wilb. soccer (1), concert band (1), A.V. aide (4), woodworking, ice skating, drawing Elizabeth Coburn Beth 1068 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. yrbk. (4), volleyball (2), art, motorcycles, rock con- certs, spending money, traveling, The only rose without thorns is friendship. -Mad- eline de Scudery. Bolshevi Leader Leon Trontsky ' s confidential correspondences unveiled at Harvard Unvicrsity • grain embargo: a weapon - 1. Waller Mondale Debra Condon 45 Meadowbrook Ln., Hamp. Bethany Considine Beth 1 Conifer Dr., Wilb. lrd. corps (4), off. aide (3), nurse aide (3), soccer (1), J.C.L. (3), choir (1,2), Mary Lyons Nursing Home Holly Corgy Come-back Queen 1 Overlook Dr., Wilb. gymnastics (1,2,3,4), diving (2,3,4), You know where it hangs. Opportunities are seldom labeled. John A. Shedd Karen Cowee 3 Sawmill Dr., Wilb. swim tm. (1), Softball (2), partying, Sears and Roe- buck Steven Cox 8 Pine Dr., Wilb. Paul R. Daniele Danos 1063 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. hockey (1,2.3.4). skiing, scuba diving, racquetball Peter Cunningham 4 Westwood Dr., Wilb. Jeffrey Dalton 32 Bayberry Rd., Hamp. All men of action are dreamers. James G. Huneker Michael Davi 55 Sessions. Hamp. If a man does not keep pace with his com- panions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry D. Thoreau. Walden Time, May 1983 Kenneth Bianchi — Hillside Strangler • Bert Parks not invited as MC for Scott Delargy 26 Baldwin Dr., Hamp. Michael Delnegro 79 Stony Hill Rd., Hamp. Suzanne Desautelle Suzy 1 Herrick Place, Wilb. yrbk. (3,4), copy ed. (3), sr. ed. (4), I.C. (3,4), sec. (4), field hockey (2,3,4), ldr. corps. (3), track (1,2,3), P.A.V.A.S. (4), painting, drawing, reading, SMPB, Lizzie and Bob, cooking Bill Devine 3 Old Orchard Rd., Wilb. basketball (2,3,4), baseball (3,4), Northern Tree, Grandma just got run over by a reindeer Sherryl-Lynn Dias Blondie Monson Rd., Wilb. one acts (1), I.C. (1), choir (1,2,3,4), Pirates of Pen- zance (2), listening to records, following bands, Al Franklins, That ' s excellent. Kathleen M. Dorsey Kath, Dors 56 Oakland St.. Wilb. band (1,2,3,4), yrbk. (3,4), homeroom rep. (1,2,3,4), Pork Rind Club (4), N.E.F. (4), driving Taz ski- ing, Louis and Clark Drugstore Ken Dubord 104 Three Rivers Rd., Wilb. Daniel Dulude 276 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. James Dunsmoor 193 Allen St., Hamp. George Meany, labor leader and engineer at AFL C IO Merger. 1894-19 Holly Dusseault 10 Pine Dr., Wilb. Christina Marie Eddleston Chrissy 108 Chilson Rd., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (4), I.C. (4), chamber choir (4), horses, painting, Shut up Barbara Mandrell. , I ' ll deal with it when the time comes. April Ely 3 Ely Rd., Wilb. horses, swimming. You ' ve gotta be Time, May softball, Howard Johnson ' : kidding! Regina Ely 88 Woodland Dr., Hamp horseback riding, G d Paul ' s Bakery Eric Emet Eirod 8 Mark Rd., Wilb. hockey, baseball, robotron, McCrory ' s Jennifer M. Erickson 12 Stirling Dr., Wilb. Smoke Signal (2,3), photo. (1), track (1). J.C.L. (1,2), rec. ski. (2,3,4), dancing, modeling, skiing, par- tying. McDonald ' s, Steigers, Expecting the worst is my nature; preparing for it is not. Linda Marie Ersing Happy Irp Lindd-Bclinda 34 Glenn Dr., Wilb. v. track (1,2,3,4), capt. (4,. VII S. (3.4). prcs. (4). yrbk (3.4). typ. ed. (3). co-cd-in-chief (4), P.A- .V.A.S. (3,4). I.C. (3.4). math. (2.3.4). mod. cong. (4). tutor (3.4). soccer (I), lab asst. (1.2.3.4). com. consult. (4), do anything away from home. S.S. Pierce. Trends. Awesome , Pretty radical , Hul- Alan Fabian 6 Park Dr.. Wilb. football (1,2,4). baseball (1.2.3.4). basketball (1.2). band (1.2). J.C.L. (4). party. Mass. Mutual. Get a Elaine Marie Farlinger Spaz 16 Bayberry Rd.. Hamp. stdnt. govt. (2.3.4). biking, poetry. J.C. Penney. Garbage! No way! You feeb! Time, May 1983 Sweden says yes to nuclear power TRF • earthquake hits southern Italy, killing 3,000 • Steelers over the L.A. Rams, 31-19. in 1980 Super Bo Ellen Mary Frodema 74 Circle View Dr., Hamp. synchro (2,3,4), rec. ski. (3,4), Hello A Gregory S. Gardell Gores 20 Edward St Hamp. band (1,2,3,4), leaving school early (1,2,3,4), flirting. teasing, asking girls out, East Long Christian Day School, No! am not a Puerto Rican! 55 Raymond Dr., Hamp. Gregory Garrow 5 Decorie Dr., Wilb. Rick Gentile 9 River Park Dr.. Hamp. Hamp. baseball (1,2,3,4). umpire (1.2.3.4i. P.B. (3.4). comp. consult. (4). skiing (1.2.3.4). S.S. (2). Gulf Time, May 1983 Scars remain from Three Mile Island • Death of Dr. Herman Tarnower, author of the The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet • Bruce Springsteen: The R; Kim Gladu Mrs. Gimn 3 Hawthorne Rd., Wilb. partying. Burger King, Let ' s skip, Ann! Cynthia Lee Goodrich Cm 126 Mountain Rd., Wilb. g. chorus (1), concert choir (2,3,4), Madrigal (3,4), chamber choir (3,4), Western District choir (4), folk fest. (1,2,4), Pirates of Penzance (2), off. aide (1,2,3,4), singing, J.C. Penney, Smile! Carrie Gregory Springmeadow Lane, Hamp Pres. Carter ' s State of the Union Address-firm, measured as he declared U.S. boycott of the summer Olympic Games ( Soviet occupation of Afghanistan) Sue Grochmal 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Wilb. choir (3,4), synchro (3), P.A.V.A.S. (4), folk fest. (3,4), lrd. corps (3), singing, synchronized swimming, music, Spec Pond Day Camp Debra A. Guarrera 1 1 Stirling Dr., Wilb. Never explain — your friends do Tara Guertin 15 Meadowbrook Lane, Wilb. band (1), mgr. v. ski. (3,4), mgr. v. soccer (4), rec, ski. (2,4), photography, skiing, Indians and Bruins hockey, Celtics, Yankees, Laughing Brook, Hickory Farms, Go kill West Side! Girls V. Soccer ' 83! Mark Guthrie Arlo Stony Hill Rd., Wilb., Maple St.. Wilb. yrbk. ads ed. (4), J.C.L. (1,2), soccer (1), Louis ; Clark Drugstore, That ' s cool. Diana Hackett 51 Circle View Dr., Hamp. Classical softball (1), choir (1.2). spending camping, writing, working with children David E. Gwatkin 3 Addison Rd., Wilb. v. football (2,3,4), v. golf (1,2,3,4), All-Western Mass. Individuals (2), stdnt. govt.-moderator (4), shark hunting, going to nude beaches, Chase-Man- hatten, The night is still young. Gregory Habel 18 Maplewood Dr., Wilb. Kara M. Hahn 245 Bennett Rd.. Hamp. J.C.L. (3), sailing, skiing. Life is not a struggle, it ' s a wiggle. Linda Halgas Punker 512 Mountain Rd.. Wilb. Smoke Signal photo. (3). partying, listening to New Wave Punk rock, sleeping, fox-hunting, making cream puffs, talking on the phone. K-Mart. To those I have hurt in the past. I am sorry. To my friends. I love you all. Time, May 1983 Installation of Iranian Pres. Abolhassan Banisadr • Virginia approves est. of in vitro fertilization center • Operation ABSCAM: The FBI stings Congr Camile Hannoush 7 Rice Dr., Wilb. Mark E. Havican -Hav 10 Southwood Dr., Wilb. hockey (1), v. hockey (2,3,4), yrbk. (4), hockey, play- ing pool, party. Friendly Rest, How ' s it hanging? Stephen Hapgood 319 Main St., Hamp. off. aide (2,3,4). being with friends, listening to i Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beau- ty in words. Edgar Allan Poe Robert Hebert 54 Meadowbrook Lane, Hamp. The pace of events is moving so fast that unless we can find some way to keep our sights on tomorrow, we cannot expect to be in touch with today. Dean Rusk Tracey Esther Hebert Barbra 60 Greenleaf Dr., Hamp. community theater (2,3,4), babbling about Barbra, attending the Academy Awards, dining with the Preisdent, Lechmere, McDonald ' s, broadway stage, To each his own. People are here. Erica A. Henningsen £r 13 Wright Place, Wilb. Ponderosa Douglas Hess 233 Monson Rd., Wilb. The ability to accept responsibility is the measure of the man. Roy L. Smith May 1983 Kit Williams ' Masquerade • Rebellion challenges Soviet rule in Afghanistan • Martial law in Kabul • More delays for U.S. hostages in Ir Greg Higginbottom 219 Manchonis Rd. Ext., Wilb. Smoke Signal (4), writing, comedy, readii Stacey Hill 9 Bellows Rd., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (2,3,4), pres. (4), choir (1,2,3,4), I.C. (3,4), N.H.S. (3,4), stdnt. host. (3,4), Youth Fellow- ship (1,2,3,4), playing piano, skiing, Fabric Tree, Don ' t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is nec- essary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends. - Richard Bach Illusions Timothy James Hinks Spinks 1008 Main St., Wilb. skiing, hiking, woodworking. Green Acres Fruit Farm Time, May Jennifer Horton Horton Mom Jenn 420 Soule Rd., Wilb. yrbk. (3), stdnt. govt. (4), partying, skiing, being a beach bum and ski bum, Springdale McDonald ' s Susan D. Hough Sueze 100 Monson Rd., Wilb. N.H.S. (4), hrm. rep. (1,2,3.4), yrbk (3,4), band ( skiing, Louis and Clark Drugstore Pamela Hulstrom 96 Chapin Rd.. Hamp. band (1,2,3.4), percussion ensemble (4). Proj. B. (3) Valerie Hunter 7 Colonv Dr.. Han Martha Howard Marti 4 Brookmont Dr., Wilb. going to the beach. Softball, skiing, parties, Go for it. Oscar Ibarra Las Perlas No. 4308. Asuncion. Paraguay soccer (4), I.C. (4), AFS (4). paratrooping. music There is no sadder sight than a young pes- simist. Mark Twain We are tomorrow ' s past. Mary Webb The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee Inflation at 1 8% • New Soviet threat: chemical warfare • Jay Tonto Silverheels of The Lone Ranger, 1918-1 Unemployment: 6% • Economy: scary Catherine Isham Burnout 6 Devonshire Dr., Wilb. yrbk. (3,4), bus. mgr. (4), ski tm. (1), Let ' s get drunk! Keith Isham 234 South Rd., Hamp. Thomas Isham 123 Raymond Dr., Hamp science fiction Health Glo. electronics, hang gliding, sailing. Darryn Izzo 48 Glenn Dr., Wilb. baseball (1), basketball (1), spring hockey (2), Who ' s Who (3), baseball (4), R and R band, specter, skiing David Jahn 10 Fox Run Lane, Hamp. music, spending time with Suzzanne, Jahn ' s Catering Service, Morrison was a poet — don ' t forget it. Mary Ellen Jarvis 4 Ladd Lane, Wilb. v. swim (1,2,3,4), J.C.L. (1,2,3), P.A.V.A.S. (4), I.C. (3,4), tr. (4), concert choir (4), Pine Knoll Swim School Raef Jones Yak Yak 457 Dipping Hole Rd., Wilb. Burger King Pernille Stroubo Jorgensen Pernilione Skolegade 49, Karise, Denmark choir (4), I.C. (4), E.F. (4), badmitten, swimming, horseback riding Patricia V. Kaczenski Milton 16 Circle Dr., Wilb. Edwards, Hmmmm. Time, May XIII Winter Olympic Games: Eric Heiden winning at every distance; U.S. Hockey upset over Soviets, 4-3; fngemar Stenmark snaking through the slalom gates Heather E. Karlson Heath 515 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. v. ski (1,2,3,4), stdnt. govt. (4), class tr. (4), N.H.S. (3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (2,3,4), hmrm. rep. (2,3,4), skiing, art, dancing, Springdale McDonalds, Berkshire Snow Basin Ski Instructor Ronald Keeton 22 Bennett Rd., Hamp. Douglas D. Keith 3 Memory Lane, Wilb. football (1,2,3,4), co-capt. (4), stdnt. govt. (2,3,4) chairperson (4), band (1,2,3), baseball (1,2,3,4), ski- ing, surfing, tennis. Time, May 1983 Beth Heiden-all round woman speed skating champion, Alexander Tikhonor wins 4th gold medal in 4 Winter Olympics • Neighbors-Thomas Berger Robert Kokoszyna 8 Cedar Oak Dr., Wilb. Deborah Kroll 9 Anvil Rd., Wilb. H.B., guys, partying. Rush, Friendly, It ' s better at Hampton Beach. f : Jeffrey Kuselias 3 Hickory Hill Rd., Wilb. Joe LaBelle 8 Raymond Dr., Wilb. r Rich I aflcur Richie 21 Allencrest Dr., Hamp cars, Abdows Lori A. Landers Yenner 22 Pine Dr., Wilb. synco (1), cheerleading (1,2,3,4), co-capt. (4), P.A- .V.A.S. (3,4), trea. (4), N.H.S. (3,4), v. pres. (4), hmrm. rep. (1,2,3,4), comp. consult. (4), tutor (3,4), dancing, Bed and Bath Kim Last 1 Nakomis Rd., Wilb. Brian Lavinio 9 Westwood Dr., Wilb. Mark Lebeau 11 Chilson Rd., Wilb. Suzanne P. Levesque Suz 9 Ronald Circle, Wilb. fol fest. (3), schl, store (3,4), ad mgr. (3,4), prop mgr. schl, play (1), talent show (1), photography, partying, Thayer McNeil John Cook Co., Grin and swear at it. Time, May 1983 Mount St. Helens eruption • War waging: Iraq and Iran • Birth of Solidarity • Miami ' s riots • Fire at MOM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 84 Lisa Lewenczuk 8 Echo Valley Dr., Hamp. N.H.S. (4), P.A.V.A.S. (2,3,4), one acts (3,4), cafe duty (2,3), reading, skating, dancing, Mountain View (Snappy ' s) Darlene Libiszewski Dar P.O. Box 305, Wilb. lab asst. (3,4), comp. consult (4), skiing, Misquami- cut, guys, S.P. Foxmoor Casuals, To live your life in your own way ... to reach for the goals you have set for yourself ... to be the you that you want to be ... that Lance Lindsay 13 Maynard Rd., Wilb. Anne Liquori 6 Foxhill, Wilb. d (1), sewing Walter E.R. Lovell 348 Mountain Rd.. Wilb. skiing, drums, art cement Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being. Johann W. von Goethe Steve Lucas Luke 1 1 Longfellow Dr., Wilb. football (1,2,4), basketball (1.2). baseball (1). band (1), record collecting, sports, Wilbraham Country Club, No one here gets out alive. Wenda Luff 40 Ames Rd.. Ham] photo. (3.4). ski tm. ing, skiing. Softball, 1.2.3.4). softball i Laughing Brook. Jennifer W. MacNeish 10 Cedar Oak Dr., Wilb. weekend, You know where it hangs. Time, May 1983 U.S. attempt to hostages • Bjorn Borg, winner of 5 straight Wimbledon championships • Welter weight champion Sugar Ray Leonard I Kevin M. Magill 256 Manchonis Rd. Ext., Wi hockey, DJ Susan Mandolini Mando Fernwood Dr., Hamp. field hockey (2,3), P.A.V.A.S. (3,4), N.H.S. (4), I.C. (4), hmrm. rep. (3), Ponderosa Bill Manegre 12 Woodland Dr., Hamp. drums, Dream Machine, Take it easy. Michael Marchand 27 Cottage St., Wilb. baseball (3), Dream Machine, skiing, hockey Dena Martin 370 Three Rivers Rd., Wil Traci Martin 912 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. Wendy M. Mawaka Wabbit 37 Pleasant View Rd., Wilb. going out, There comes a time. -Neil Young Kim Mazeine Blondie 21 Oldwood Rd., Wilb. Smoke Signal (2,3,4), bus. mgr. (2,3), new ed. (4), guid. aide (1,3), stdnt. host. (2), rec. ski. (1,2,3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), J.C.L. (2,3), skiing, writing, Give smiles to those you love less, but keep your tears for me. Mark Howard McEathron 14 Pidgeon Dr., Wilb. cross country (3,4), co-capt. (4), mod. cong. (1,2,3,4), wind ensemble (1,2,3,4), Madrigal Singers (4), district chorus (4), N.H.S. (4), stdnt rep. reg. schl. comm. (4), jazz band (2,3), bird watching, hik- ing, canoeing. Orange Julius, Learn by doing. Jeff I. McGaunn 4 Apple Hill Rd., Wilb. soccer (1,2), ski tm. (1), fan (1,2,3,4), skiing, soccer, Dream Machine, fan, Dream Machine Time, May 1983 Suzanne L. McGrady Sue 45 E. Longmeadow Rd., Wilb. Maureen McKinnon Moe 17 Pleasant View Rd., Wilb. track (2,3,4), I.C. (4), nurses aide (3,4), bicycli; camping out, McDonald ' s (Allen St.) John Medeiros 23 Pondview Dr., Hamp. golf (2,3), football (1), skiing, cars, Play soccer (1,2,3), P.A.V.A.S. (2,3), soccer, McDonald ' s, See ya! John Mello 5 Sawmill Dr., Wilb. Julie McMann Mama 39 Circle View Dr., Hamp. synco. (1,2,3,4), field hockey (2), rec. ski. (2,3,4), choir (1,3), weekends, causing trouble, talking, Hello Braund You only live once. Amy Mecure 64 Meadowbrook Ln., Hamp. band (1,2,3,4), Proj. Blue. (3,4), percussion i (4), photo. (4), drums, eating Recees, My name isn ' t Pam Tracey Mileskie dlind Ave., Wilb. concert band (1,2.3,4). Proj. Blue. (3,4). synco. (3,4), music, Friendly Rest. Smile — it ' s contageous! Leah Miller 1 1 1 Bartlett Ave.. Wilb. soccer (1). b. gym. mgr. (1). g. track mgr. (2). draw- ing, basketball, tennis. Stowell ' s Jewelers Time, May 1983 Ronald Reagan ' s inaugeration prompts return of hostages • Rubik ' s Cube • John W. Hinckley Jr. assassination attempt of Pres. Ronald Lynn Miller Wabbit 111 Bartlett Ave., Wilb. hockey mgr. (2), poetry, Sears and Roebuck Sherri L. Miller Mountainbrook Rd., Wilb. music, reading, art, Ponderosa Steakhouse, And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. -Beatles William Miner Moon 71 Springfield St., Wilb. swim. (1,2,3,4), Proj. Blue. (3,4), It is impossible to achieve the aims without suffer- ing. Fred Miodowski 15 Cedar Oak Ln., Hamp Judy Misterka Jam 15 Mill Brook Dr., Wilb. chem. tutor (3,4), comp. consult. (4), soccer (1), cooking, knitting, hiking Johan Moller Hasselv. 14 S- 19500 Marsta Sweden Heather Morgan Heathe 12 Bruuer Ave., Wilb. woodworking, being creative, Big Y, Anyways Lisa Morini 95 Stony Hill Rd„ Hamp. off. aide (4), horses, rollerskating, REO- ' were here Tracey M. Munn 649 Main St., Wilb. off. aide (2,3,4), assis. prin. off. aide (1,2,3,4), rollerskating, American Sa (3,4), lib. aide n and Mfg. Kathleen Murphy Murph Bubba Smith 10 Lee Lane, Wilb. Softball (1,2,3,4), basketball (1,2,3,4), soccer (2), field hockey (1), getting cooked (man) at WNEC, Hello Braund. Michael Murphy Railroad Ave., Wilb. David Stockman-budget director • Reaganomics erases the results of a decade of economic folly • Warsaw Pact exercises in Ma Amanda H. Nelligan 1039 Tinkham Rd„ Wilb. J.C.L. (2,3,4), state pres. (4), math. (1,2,3,4), P.A- .V.AS. (3,4), I.C. (4), synco (1,2,3,4), N.H.S. (3,4), yrbk. (3), copy ed. (3), mod. cong. (4), one acts (2), drawing, reading. Nutty Goody Lisa Nelson 624 Main St., Hamp. watch television, listen to music, Oh my God! Lisa Nowak Nowak 50 Glenn Dr., Wilb. chorus (1), concert choir (2,3,4), chamber choir (3,4), Madrigal (3,4), folk fest. (3,4), yrbk. (4), acad. (4), playing piano, singing, moonlight golfing, Ed- wards Wendy Ouimet 388 Allen St., Hamp. Synco. (1). water skiing, listening to i That ' s life! David Olend 30 Brookside Dr., Hamp. Football (1), Stop and Shop, Have a good one. Only the good die youn Lisa Ann Pabich Beeper 1 Sylvan Dr.. Wilb. v. swim tm. (1.2). v. tennis (2.3.4). wind ensemble (1.2.3.4). P.A.Y.A.S. (3.4). N.H.S. (3,4), I.C. (2.3.4). trea. (3). co-pres. (4), rbk. (3.4). act. ed. (3). co-ed-in-chief (4). math (1.2.3.4). skiing, tennis, pi- ino. bowling for chickens. McDonald ' s Time, May 1983 Mehmet Ali Agca guns down Pope John Paul II ♦ Go-Go ' s-Beauty and the Beat • National-Security advisor Richard Allen accepts 1000 gratuity • Air-traffic controller ' s strike: fired and replaced Frank Pain Pain in the Neck 89 Main St., Hamp. chess tm. (4), comp. consult. (4), track (4), arcade fanatic, computers, Air force — a great way of life! Michael Parker 2712 Boston Rd., Wilb. Brian Parks Captain Kid Brookside Circle, Wilb. gymnastics (3,4), horseback riding (4), track (2), mo- del airplanes, trains, cars, Pioneer Gymnastics School Heidi A. Partyka Martin Farm Rd., Hamp. cheerleading (2,3), skiing, sailing, cheering, listening to Journey albums, Edwards Food Warehouse, Cherish yesterday, dream tomorrow, live today. Working with people is difficult, but not impossible. Peter Drucker You have not done enough, you have never done enough, so long as it is still possible that you have something to contribute. Dag Hammarskjbld Colors fade, temples crumble, empires fall, but wise words endure. Edward Thorndike Ann Pelletier Anne Marie Perusse Half Bubba 35 Fernwood Dr., Hamp. painting, collecting animals Suzette Phipps 15 Forest Hills Rd., Hamp. Smoke Signal (3,4), mgr. ed. (3,4), P.A.V.A.S (2,3), I.C. (3), watching our football team win, people watching, Stanton ' s, When God made men she was only joking. Jeff Piaget 27 Mill Brook Dr., Wilb. J.C.L. (1,3,4), swim. tm. (1,2,3,4), David Pickering Pick 9 Fairview Rd., Wilb. baseball (1,2,3,4), basketball (1,2,3,4), soccer (3,4), N.H.S. (3,4), sports, gambling, The wheel that squeaks gets the oil. Anne A. Piecuch Annie 5 Garden Ln., Wilb. v. cheerleading (2,3,4), stdnt. govt. (1,2,3,4), N.H.S. (3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), skiing, smiling, goofing off and having a great time!, Dunkin Donuts, If you see someone without a smile, give them yours. May 1983 Libya ' s Muammar Kaddafi asserts territorial rights over Gulf of Sidra  Reds- Warren Beatty • Jean Harris sentenced for killing Scarsdale died doctor Michael Pilarcik Mike 428 Soule Rd., Wilb. Keith Pokorny Poko 20 Old Orchard Rd., Hamp. soccer (1,2,3,4), wrestling-J.V.G.S.T., the barns of the Big E, Wrestling Fever: Catch it! Sting!! Teresa Poulin Terry 134 N. Monson Rd., Hamp. racquetball, Ponderosa Carolyn Protheroe 25 Maple Grove Rd., Hamp. soccer (1,2,3), jazz, playing piano, sports. Hampden Country Club Robert Purnell 27 Blacksmith Rd„ Wilb. I.C. (3,4), photo. (4), Youth Fellowship (1,2,3,4), Ponderosa Ronald Purnell Senator Purcell 27 Blacksmith Dr.. Wilb. Youth Fellowship (1,2,3,4), J.C.L. (3,4), I.C. (3,4), Military Dep. Racquetball Club (3,4), racquetball. camping. Beefsteak Charlies Dave Putnam 20 Bruuer Ave.. Wilb. cross country (2.3). co-capt. (3). Proj. Blue. (3). can- oeing, camping, target shooting, partying. Spec Pond. Minn. Pool. Army: Be all you can be. Don ' t die with any regrets. Time, May 1? Walter Cronkite ' s last sign-off • Billie Jean King discloses 7-year lesbian affair • All savers certificate • Atlanta murders of black children, instilling fear in all • Douglas P. Quill 19 Deerfield Circle, Hamp. camping, hiking, scuba-diving, fishing, In life do the best you can! Susan E. Radkowski Toodie 7 Katie St., Wilb. synco. (1,2), partying You ' re high! ' Dawn Reisbig P.O. Box 835, Wilb. Tracy Reta 173 Raymond Dr., Hamp. Glen Rahilly Pinhead Sir scruf 10 Old Carriage Rd„ Wilb. ski (1,2,3,4), capt. (4), UVM (3,4), football (1,4), skiing, road trips, weekends at the beach, Bed and Bath Bob Reunion Paradise Lane, Hamp. child study aide (4), sailing, skiing, handglidii Y.M.C.A., Latch Key, Wing-Wang! Tami Rae Fiji 4 Deepwood Dr., Wilb. v. field hockey (3,4), tri-capt. (4), tennis (1,2), John Best Pizza, Something pretty sneaky is going on around here! Margaret E. Reidy Peggy 13 Cottage Ave., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (2,3), Smoke Signal (3,4), concert choir (2,3), driving and talking (not necessarily at the same time), Home Staff of Ware, With all thy faults, I love thee still. Jodie Reynolds Yoda 88 Woodland Dr., Hamp. folk fest. (2,3,4), variety show (4), guitar, singing, riding horses, Koffee Tyme, I ' m nearly famous. Kim Rice 1329 Tinkham Rd., Wilb. folk fest. (3,4), talent show (4), concert choir (2,3), chorus (2), Proj. Blue. (4), Ken, concerts, partying, Rice ' s Fruit Farm, Whatever you ' re in to. Diane Richard 4 Colony Dr., Hamp. J.C.L. (2,3,4), sec. (4), track (1,2,3,4), I.C. (3,4), P.A.V.A.S. (4), skiing, running, You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself. Irish prisoners fast: Bobby Sands, Member of Parliament, first often who died Israel, Lebanon, Ireland, England, Iran. Iraq. . . . • Journi John Richard Crazy Jake Colony Dr., Hamp. auto restoration, Riverside Park Gregory Roberts 404 Mountain Rd., Wilb. Deborah Lee Robinson Debbie 27 Rochford Dr., Wilb. field hockey (1,2), J.C.L. (2,3), P.A.V.A.S. (3), oil painting, goofing off. Friendly Rest., So many worlds, so much to do, so little done, such things to be. Gregory Robinson Gremlin 75 Circle View Dr., gymnastics (1,2,3,4), ski club (3,4) Time, May Karen Marie Robinson 6 Pearl Dr., Wilb. skiing, swimming, skating Priscilia Robinson 36 West Colonial Dr., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (3,4), v. pres. (4), choir (2,3,4), N.H.S. (4), I.C. (3,4), Youth Fellowship (1,2,3,4), stdnt. host. (2,3,4), pres. (4), mod. cong. (4), skiing, talking, cooking, reading Micheal A. Royal 9 Bruuer Ave., Wilb. band (1,2), wind ensemble (3.4). Madrigal singers (4), Kenebec Valley (1.2). All-Stale Band (1), All- State Orchestra (2), ski (1,2), drama (1.2). jazz band (1.2,3) Susan Rosner 107 Manchonis Rd., Wilb. field hockey (4) Paul C. Rymsza Pablo 33 Mountainbrook Rd.. Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (2.3.4). folk fest. (3.4). LiPAbner (4). rec. ski. (1.2.3.4). track (1.2). one acts (4). writer. actor, director (4). writing plays with Suellen. having fun. spending money, art class with Sherryl. Wanda. Linda, after school with Bubba and Drig. lunch with Ugh. Urp, Mo, and the gang. Boston. New York City. Picot ' s Place. It ' s time to go home! Lech Walesa • Mediterranian fruit fly • Martial law declared in Poland-Solidarity members arrested • Crises in El Salvador • cloned baseball strike Paul C. Rymsza Every normal person is a little crazy! ' Jb Stephen W. Rymsza Ryms 33 Mountainbrook Rd., Wilb. football (1,2,3), basketball (1,2,3), baseball (1,2,3), track (3), being with Tina, playing cards, eating, playing pool, golfing, Picot ' s Place, That ' s what I like to see. David Sanderson 36 Linwood Dr., Wilb. Who ' s Who in American High Schools (3), gym show lights (1.3), Model house for for Western Mass. Home Show (2,3), water skiing, white water canoe- ing, sailing, skin diving, swimming, Yogi Bear ' s Jelly Stone Campground-Sturbridge Robert Sanderson 22 River Park Dr., Hamp. David Schafer 6 Evangeline Dr., Wilb. gymnastics (1,2,3,4), track (1,2,3,4), di ing, Vaulters do it better! I (4), ski ., Wilb. ,4), stdnt. govt. (4), yrbk. (4), Smokt Jeffrey P. Shay Shazer Connecticut ski (1,2,3,4), capt. (4), All Western Mass Ski Team (3), Number one W. Mass. Ski League (3), stdnt. govt. (2,3,4), soccer (1,2), baseball (1), ski team wax experts club, skiing, sailing, women, Magic Mountain Ski Instructor Katherine Shea Kathy 11 Joan St., Wilb. Proj. Blue. (3,4), J.C.L. (1,2,3), Smoke Signal (2,3), l.C. (3,4), hmrm. rep (2), stdnt. host. (2), guitar, having a good time, Big Y, Live, love, and laugh. Time, May 1983 Michael Shea 24 Greenleaf Dr., Hamp. concert band ( 1 ). wind ensemble (2,3,4), soccer ( 1 ,2), hunting, camping, fishing, Family Tree Farm Eric W. Sherman Sherm 11 Potash Hill, Hamp. Eagle Scout, wind ensemble ( 1 ,2,3), soccer ( 1 ), A. V. aide (2), yrbk. (3,4), photo, ed. (4), comp. consult. (4), music, photography, swim team, Go for it! Nancy Sherman 17 Greenleaf Dr., Hamp. soccer (1.2,3,4), track (1 N.H.S. (4), Pizzamakers ,3), stdnt. govt. (2,3,4), Kristin Singiser 1 1 Pleasant View Rd., Wilb. stdnt. govt. (2.3.4). J.C.L. (1.2,3). tr. (3). NHS. (3,4), tr. (4), P.A.V.A.S. (3,4), soccer (2), lab asst. (4), skiing, cribbage, watching sports, having fun. laughing, Dunkin Donuts, Smile, it increases your face value. Barbara Shlosser Gordie 80 Bridge St., Wilb. softball (3.4), 13-15 Softball (1,2), rec. ski (4). Harri- son Ford, Howard Johnson ' s Gayle E. Sherman Galic 959 Tinkham Rd., Wilb. yrbk, (3,4), sr. ed. (4). field hockey (1.2,3,4), track (2,4), N.H.S. (4), I.C. (3,4), J.C.L. (2,3,4), P.A. V.A.S. (3,4), mod. cong. (1,2,4), band (1), one acts (3), ski club (4), Smoke Signal (2,3,4), softball coach, jr. league (3,4), N.O.W. (4), making ice cream cones, firing laser beams, socializing, Nutty Goody-Simply Scrumptious. Eddie Simmons 714 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. Amy B. Sitnik 1 1 Branch Rd.. Wilb. gymnastics (1.2). field hockey (1.2). band (1.2) Diane Sloat 2 Primrose Lane. Wilb. Andrea Smith Andy 70 Geneveive. Hamp. V. Track (1.2.3.4). Western Mass Girls Track (1.2). football statistician (4). Do ya gotta problem? Paul A. Volcker, chairperson U.S.F.R.B., brings inflation under control • politicians nationwide hang over raising the drinking age Kristin Smola 15 Forest St., Wilb. Christine Sousa Sousa Doc 312 Stony Hill Rd., Wilb. J.C.L. (3), yrbk. (3), S.A.C. (4), skiing Stephanie Spolzino 47 Thresher Rd., Hamp. wind ensemble (1,2,3,4), N.H.S. (4), Softball (1,2,3,4), basketball (1), soccer (1), lab asst. (4), piccolo, Tom Selleck, racquetball, sailing Sharon Squire 146 Thresher Rd., Hamp. David Stearns Trooper 39 Oak Knoll Dr., Hamp. baseball (1), hockey (2,3,4), music, Abdows, All the Id ' s a stage. Judith A. Steng Judy 9 Sylvan Dr., Wilb. basketball (1,2), track (1,2), skiing, swimming, laughing, Pizza Makers Lisa St. Germain Saint 3 Primrose Lane, Wilb. soccer (1,2,3,4), Softball (1,2,3,4), ski tm. (1,2,3), N.H.S. (4), Big Y Joanna Stoeber Little one 10 South Park Dr., Wilb. swim tm. (1.2,3,4), ski (1), skiing, swimming, Dave Langone, Oh Good. Mike Stone Carl Maiden 71 Potash Hill Lane, Hamp music, Village Mart Dawn Strange 4 Rosemary, Wilb. Time, May Steven Spielberg E.T. and Poltergeist • Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan ' s alleged involvement with the Mafia sparks threats, counterprobes Edward Strazik 7 Blacksmith Rd., Wilb. Eric D. Stroshine Bert 25 Mountainbrook Rd.. Wilb. v. swim team (1,2,3,4), co-capt. (4), Pilgrim Fellow- ship (2,3,4), Sunrise Swim Club (1,2,3), Food Mart (2), Ate (3,4), swimming, Pres. Safeco Security Brian Sullivan 2 Meetinghouse Lane, Wilb. Mary-Kate Sullivan 795 Tinkham Rd., Wilb. v. field hockey (2,3,4), Smoke Signal (3,4), edit. ed. (4), NCTEE nominee (3), writing award (3), I.C. (3,4), one acts (3), photo. (4), J.C.L. (2,3) Daniel Swiecanski 7 Mark Rd., Wilb. Lisa Taylor Milton 4 Leemond St.. Wilb. Sunset Rest. That ' s life. ' personal bankruptcie . • agent orange • Pope hockey (1,2,3,4), soccer (1), Smoke Signal (2,3) sports ed. (2,3), ski. (1,2,3,4), hockey, skiing, rac quetball, Big Y, You got any eats. Alvaro Trujillano Al 2 Eastwood Dr., Wilb. soccer (4), I.C. (4), J.C.L. (4), Youth Fellowship, soccer, music (Genesis) Lori J. Veto Veres 14 Maplewood Dr., Wilb. V. Gymnastics (1,2,3,4), co-capt. (4). N.H.S. (4), Ma. Miss T.E.E.N., dancing, gymnastics, listening to music, meeting people, volunteer-Shriner ' s Hospital Mary Villano 19 Colony Dr., Hamp. going out. Friendly Rest., A frown upside down. just a smile John G. Walker 3 Potash Hill, Hamp. hockey (2,3,4), stdnt. govt. (3.4), soccer (1 collecting, Abdows Michelle Watson Mish Watson 3 Chestnut Hill Rd., Hamp. soccer (1,2,3,4), partying, talking, listening living it up!, Party, party, party!! Amy Weissbach 15 Mill Rd., Hamp. Robin Wheeler 9 Pearl Dr.. Wilb. Friendly Rest., Only a lonely heart sees. TammyJane White 34 Mountainview Dr., Hamp. skiing, golf, bowling, McCrory ' s George Wickett 596 Stony Hill Rd.. Wilb. guitar, cars, stereos. Archery, computers, camping. boating. Fishing May 1983 Drysdale default • Philadelphia celebrates its realist genius, Thomas Eakins • Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie Exit Haig- Welcome Shultz • Wild Bill • Intellivision Lisa M. Wilcox Red Bridge Rd., Wilb. ski. (1,2.3,4), Eric, listening to music, going out John Wilkinson 13 Hollow Rd., Wilb. Bonnie Williams Bonzo Bon-bon 663 Tinkham Rd., Wilb. soccer (2,3,4), ski tm. (3,4), Softball (1,2,3,4), basket- ball (1,2), band (1), skiing, Tom Thumb Amy C. Wilson 9 Blacksmith Rd., Wilb. Lib. aide (1), horseback riding, partying, Smoke Sig- nal Typist (4), The fault lies not in our stars but in our selves. Steven Wilson 359 Allen St., Hamp. David Wise Dave 37 West Colonial Rd., Wilb. soccer (1,2,3), track (1), band (1,2,3), stdnt. govt. (3), yrbk. (3,4), ad. ed. (3), sport ed. (4), skiing, playing pool, soccer, Whatever that is! O.K. folks. - Mr. Castonguay Jan A. Wolski 101 Manchonis Rd., Wilb. skiing, just going out, Bradlees, Have a good time! ' ' Lorna Wuerthele 15 Rochford Dr., Wilb. v. soccer (2,3,4), Smoke Signal (1,2). skiing, Friend ly Rest., Always remember the happy times. Lisa Witkop 89 Carmody Rd., Hamp. Suzanne Wyrostek Sue-Sue Suzy Woozy Buddy 31 Rochford Dr., Wilb. piano, weight lifting, sleeping, East Spfld. Vet. Clin- ic, Santa ' s Helper Smile! Time, May 1983 Jury acquits John Hinklcy-insanc on all counts • more questions of the White House and Donovan • ERA dies, momentarily • Reagan ' s budget Andy Young 4 Parkwood Dr., Wilb. soccer (1,2,3,4), stdnt. govt. (4), winu ensemble (1,2,3,4), lab. asst. (3,4), hiking, skiing, swimming, camping, commandoes, watching MAGNUM, being a ham, golf, sailing, Friendly Rest., Hal B. Zawacki 2 Bellows Rd., Wilb. P.A.V.A.S. (2,3,4), Boy Scouts Troop 359 (1,2,3,4), I.C. (3,4), Youth Fellowship (1,2,3,4), N.H.S. (4), Order of the Arrow (2,3,4), Nat ' l Eagle Scout Assoc. (3,4), photo. (3,4), stdnt. host (3,4), mod. cong. (4), photography. Dean Zorzi The Zorz 550 Ridge Rd., Wilb. 4-wheeling, Take a 1e Shake ' bn THANK YOU We wish to give thanks to all those who have guided us through our four years of high school. Cautiously, we entered the opened red door of Minnechaug as do all freshmen, lacking an advisor. Only after a long and desperate search did a well-liked and enthusiastic Spanish teacher volunteer her services. Ms. Overguuard guided us through a soppy wet car wash, our fresh- men fundraiser, which result- ed in a $100 deposit to our treasury. With the threat of Proposition 2V2, the soon-to- be-wed Ms. Overguuard tear- fully departed from her ' H ' hall niche in June of 1980. The fall of sophomore year pounced upon our advisorless class. Chaos. But soon enough another vibrant and capable female sacrificed her spare time for our class ring sale, work weekends, candy sale, town fairs, and also performed tasks including writing morning announcements, sending memos, keeping our class spirit soaring, and unifying our student government. For two solid years, Mrs. Browne was the backbone, spark-plug , and pilot of the class of ' 83 ' s financial situation and over- all class unanimity. In the midst of the most successful magazine drive Minne- chaug has ever experienced, Mrs. Browne left to give birth to a beautiful baby girl. This was unfortunate for us because soon senior year, the most crucial, hectic, and We have the power to make this the best generat last. John F. Kennedy involved year, arrived; we were again with- out an advisor. Luckily Ms. Bansleben, who had assist- ed Mrs. Browne as a student teacher in chemistry during the spring semester and had listened in on our class meetings, was willing to surrender her free time and, as a new faculty member, pick up the difficult task of being senior class advisor. As our advisor, Ms. Bansleben start- ed the year off with the Sen- ior Kick-Off Dance, the Sun- day Work Day, and the Tur- key Raffle. All of these events were successful with her help. She too, alongside our super class officers, arranged our caps gowns measurements, class will, class mugs, prom theme, banquet, activities, bands, and other senior events. Ms. Bansleben. we ap- preciate your considering our ideas, your allowing us to make our own decisions, and your wholehearted support. We can ' t thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into making our senior year the best it could possibly be. We ' ll remem- ber you as a friend as well as an advisor. Gratefully yours. The Class of 1983 i of mankind in the histon of the world-or to make it the Time, May 1983 Lady Diana gives birth to an heir • Tom Watson takes U.S. Open  Laker Airways grounded by bankruptcy • Walt Disney ' s Tron • I m IBS Time, May 1983 Menachem Begin: a man of war and peace-removes soldiers from Sinai, permits Lebanese Christians to massacre Palestinians in Beirut refugee camps 1 fit Time, May People A participant in the Miss La Femina Model of the year pag- eant, Robin Wheeler has been elected by our class as the pret- tiest and cutest senior at Minne- chaug. Athletic Dave Gwatkin was also voted best looking and cutest, and can always be seen with a smile on his face. Schafer, Tim Bishop, Christine Boyajian, Doug Kieth In a class of 344, it ' s hard to even think about organizing activities that will involve everyone. But wit h our ad- visor(s), officers, members of student government, and eager individuals, we are able to come together. Doug Keith has been a member of Student Govern- ment since freshman year and has done much to help our class in organization. For one who often thinks philosophically about life while munching on bar B. Q. potato chips, Linda Halgas has certainly retained her individ- uality. Class individ- ualist and trend setter, Kris Kober, spends his free time playing soc- cer, frisbee, and listen- ing to all kinds of mu- sic. Kris Kober Too many vaults have contributed to Jim Beaudry ' s rowdiness. Jim likes to have a good time, as does his friend Robin Benoit whose laughing blue eyes add shine and sparkle to many exciting moments. Accompaning Robin to most of the school ' s athletic contests, such as the Saturday afternoon football games, is a trumpeting long, red horn which has miraculously survived four long years of use. ■ Glenn Rahilly Some wear it long, others short. It ' s black, white, brown, blond, and red but no matter if it ' s straight or curly, there ' s only one word to describe it, and that is hair. Wendy Mawaka, known for her shiny brown hair wears it in a bun or in a side ponytail. Ronny Troi, a member of the Minnechaug hockey team, stands out for his jet-black hair. Mike Royal, Stacey Hill, Val Hunter, Marcel Burque, Mary Sullivan Mark Tromhley Wendy Man aha Bach, Chopin, Mike Royal and Sta- cey Hill are all accomplished musi- cians. Mike has been a member of the Wind Ensemble, Madrigal singers, All- _ State Band, All-State Orchestra and the Jazz Band program at Minnechaug. Stacy has been dili- gently practicing pi- ano since grade school, and her efforts have proved fruitful. Recently she has been fingering the keyboard to the tunes of ' L ' il Abner. Cindy Byrne, Brian Parks, Amanda NelHgan, Heather Karlson Find the center of gravity of the areas bounded by the given curves and lines, y=x-x 2 , x + y=0. A typical math prob- lem for Mike Presz and Amanda Nelli- gan, yet neither ' s lives are dominated by schoolwork. Amanda Nelligan is in- volved in many extra-curricular activi- ties and still maintains an above ' A ' average. Many see Amanda ' s calculat- ing performances, whether on a physics test or in rehearsal for the spring synchronized swim show. Mike has a very active social life and has been in- volved in varsity athletics for three years at Minne- chaug. A baseball scholar- ship from Ivy League Prin- ceton is very much in the picture for Mike. We all wish Mike, who was also voted Most Likely to Suc- ceed, the best of luck. Florence Barrett and Terry Allen, alias Laverne and Shirley are one in the same. Since sixth grade, the two have been chumming around together, in and out of school. Like the girls on T. V., Florence and Terry are very compatible and rarely get into arguements. But both agreed when they fight, they are doozies. Terry Allen and Florence Barrett Time, May 1983 Paolo Rossi leads Italy to World Cup Victory with six goals • cartoonist Garry Trudeau, crca The biggest fad nowadays is trying to stay slim through all the eating we do. There are all types of diet exercise programs on the market to- day that are selling like hot cakes. Kevin Maguill and Sue Levesque are two mem- bers of the Senior class who can act as examples for keeping their bodies so fit. Although I don ' t know about Sue Levesque; after hearing the good news about the ballots, she decided she would celebrate with a hot fudge sundae. Remember Joe and Frank of the Hardy Boys? Well, they ' re back, only now in the bodies of Whitney Carter and Mark McEathron. Because band met only one block, the two managed to end up with the same schedules each of their four years at Minnechaug, and de- cided that indeed they are very much alike in all ways. We always know what each other is thinking, replied Mark when asked about their friendship. Whitney replied, referring to his friendship with Mark, It ' s like being a Siamese twin. I guess the question now is will they keep in touch after high school? Whit- ney (also vot- ed for his blue eyes), seems to think, only if he lets me call collect, while Mark in- sists, only when we ' re in contact. lark IcEathron, Jim eaudry stroke, procuring most interesting results. Mary Sullivan often be- takes a practical style, throwing in some light humor. Please don ' t eat rubber chickens! The Mona Lisa was not just a fingerpaint of Da Vinci ' s, it is proof of his artistic ability to capture another ' s feelings. Marcel Burque and Val Hunter are two Minnechaug students who appreciate art in it ' s true sense. Suzanne Levesque. Tom King Stete Lucas Who tackles Ms. Brewer ' s treacherous essay questions with vigor and enthusiasm? Ummm . . . Well, magical Mark Tromb- ley and slashing Mary-Kate Sullivan are two of Minne- chaug ' s prime su- spects. Mark Tromb- ley with his methodi- cal approach often delves into the topic at hand with a swift ' Tarty! resounds against the lockers of H-hall. When it comes to living it up, class partiers Mary Clark and Tom King are the ultimate. Cheese. Snap. Out trom the instamatic cam- era shoots the picture. Cindy Byrne ' s ear to ear grin slowly appears on the plate. You deserve a break today, sings the emphathetic McDonald ' s worker. Cindy ' s flashing smile peeps out from un- der the french fry bin. Thank you, replies the relieved customer in his mind. Winner of the McSmiley award, Min- nechaug ' s classy worker brings joy to all her asso- ciates. Steve Lucas, the male counterpart, smiles readily, especially on the topic of music, a great interest of his. Record collecting is one of his primary _ hobbies. Luke and Lori Veto. M k Linda Halgas. is also very ath- letic, having par- ticipated in Min- nechaug ' s fall, winter, and spring athletic programs: foot- ball, basketball, and baseball re- spectively. Robin Wheeler and Uatid dvtalki Tim Bishop and Christine Boyajian are two friendly faces who could make anyone feel welcome. Tim tries to treat everyone on the same level. He was one of the football players who shaved his head for the big game. Now that the football season has finished, Tim is spending more time with another of his interests . . . music. Hearing Christine ' s voice on the an- nouncements, one can see her eager- ness to involve ev- eryone in school ac- tivities. Because of her bubbly person- ality for getting things rolling, Chris has Done Most for the Class as we see it. In Mr. Worth- ley ' s Trig, class, she always has some- thing to say, which is probably why Chris has earned the title of Most Talkative, as did David Schafer who hopes people don ' t think (he ' s) obnoxious. A quick comback from comedians Brian Parks or Ellen Frodema would surely put a smile on anyone ' s face. Though Brian doesn ' t think he ' s funny, the class does. I don ' t like to see people down, I like to see them laugh. says Brian, as he smiles, showing his pearly whites. New York ' s top fashions don ' t com- pare with those we have at Minne- chaug. Rising to the attention of our seniors for their classy styles were Lori Veto and Alex Asmar. Lori doesn ' t feel she has to spend top dollar for her wardrobe. Instead, she waits until she ' s able to find them for less. Pickering Time, May 1983 U.S. farmers face a bitter harvest • another defeat for Jesse Helms • football strike • Disney opens Epcot Center in Florida • interest rates decline • The Cars f 4g — . ; Lisa St. Germain again beats out her opponent m When you ' re involved with a sport, es- pecially a team, you have to be able to give your all because so many others are depen- dent upon you. Dave Pickering and Lisa St. Germain definitely show their 100% on the field, court, slopes, and baseball dia- mond. Both are active in various sports and have demonstrated their talents throughout their four years. Glenn Rahilly and Dena Martin aren ' t troublemakers; they just like to get into mischief. Remember mischievous Winnie the Pooh ... all he wanted was a little honey. Heather Karlson, chosen most likely to succeed by her class will be starting Midd- lebury College in the fall. We all wish her the best of luck, but right now, let ' s hope for snow because that is what she needs to ski down those slopes. Ala Dawn Reisbig and Jeff Dalton Friendship Those precious times will be remembered Fond memories of times together Our Friendship is forever cherished Our love will never perish Jeff and Dawn For the Record Favorite Group- Journey . . . Favorite Album- Journey Escape . . . Class Song- Don ' t Stop Believing -Jurney . . . Top three movies- E.T.- The Extra-Terrestial, An officer and a Gentle- man, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Minne- chaug ' s top three teachers are Mr. Hanscomb, Mr. Tipaldi and Ms. Brewer . . . Favorite Food- pizza; others include McDonald ' s products such as Chicken McHuggets, fries. Big Macs; and the 690 Tacos at Toco Bell ... The Class of ' 83 enjoys watching MASH, Hill Street Blues, Fame, Magnum P.i., The Bugs Bunny Road Runner Show and Twilight Zone, and enjoys listening to the tunes on WAQY-102 FM . . . iS Mm. V Time, May 1983 ills stampede on Wall Street while bankruptcies soar • Tylenol murders call for better drug packaging • Pres. Reagan snaps Shup up! 1 Gimme a break- I ' m a Senior. I can ' t seem to make anything out of it. m Hi m H They seem to get better looking every year. Minneehaug ' s own Rockettes 0$4 ] Wpt ij ■Hi ■ W re these the women who nicky-vtack Now, are you sure this is what you want? Does he want me to smile? Time, May 1983 Atari • Valley girls • carmaker John DeLorean ' s dream shattered in drug arrest • Leonid Brezhnev Yuri Andropov, former head of the KGB, . l aro Truji llano Pernille Jorgensen Welcome For the past two years, the communities of Hampden and Wilbraham have had the good fo- tunc of hosting several foreign exchange students, the representatives of various nations. Learning through travel, these students have become ex- posed not only to different studies, but also to culture. It ' s very important to gain an awareness of the customs and lifestyles of various peoples in order to hold them in their proper perspective. The exchange students have given us an insight into our own human characters. We ' re able to appre- ciate our own lives more because they appreciate things we might consider insignificant. Close-knit describes that lifestyle many Span- iards lead. Not only do the immediate families stick together, but the grandparents, aunts, un- cles, and cousins spend much time with each oth- er. Native Spaniard, Carlos Garcia chose to spend his senior year visiting a foreign land. Since his arrival, he has witnessed a multitude of typically American events: Thanksgiving, Halloween, foot- ball, peanut butter, maple syrup, and the Boston Celtics. Carlos enjoys skiing, Billy Joel, and the uninhibited Americans. Yet he misses his favorite dish: octopus lightly fried in oil and seasoned to taste. When asked to compare Minnechaug ' s cur- riculum Carlos responded that he was at first amazed by the variety of courses offered on the high school level. In Spain, you are plugged into certain sets, which is then scheduled as a unit into the distinct areas of academics. Carlos is present- ly enrolled and doing very well in Calculus and Physics, finding Physics fairly easy. Migrating from the northern land of Sweden is Johan Moller. Johan enjoys spending time with his friends at parties and at discoteques. Lars Hansen, another party goer from Den- mark, played fall soccer for the Falcon ' s and ad- vises that we get a real coach. Lars came to reside at the Hill family through the American Field Service program. Also from Denmark is a tall blond, Pernille Jorgensen. Pernille loves to play handball but not the kind we play in gym class. The Danish are accustomed to hitting a larger-sized ball. Many people don ' t know about the small coun- try in South America known as Paraguay. For- eign exchange student, Oscar Ibarra is native to this country which covers the distance of Kansas and Nebraska. Rich soil, utilized by the farmers, raises crops of citris fruits, corn, cotton, rice, and sugar cane. Paraguay is known for its petitgrain oil produc- tion. Alvaro A Trujillano lives with the Brown fam- ily in Wilbraham. As a foreign exchange student in America, Al has attended school dances, bas- ketball games, parties, and until recently he has been kicking around Minnechaug ' s soccer balls for the Falcon team. In Valencia, his hometown in Spain, Alvaro enjoys getting together with his friends, and going to discos. Granted he does like disco music, but Genesis is his favorite. Paella, made with rice, chicken, shrimp, mus- sels, and fish may sound foreign to us, but it puts a smile on Alvaro ' s face. But because Paella isn ' t found very often in restaurants nearby, Al is con- tent with hamburgers and Coke. When asked how he liked it here, Al replied, I love it, I love everyone. We wish to thank all the foreign exchange stu- dents for sharing their culture with us, and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors. By virtue of being born to humanity, every human being has a right to the development and fulfill- ment of his potentialities as a human being. Ash- ley Montague Carlos Garcia 1 w .. H Johan Moller shuttle Columbia ' s fifth fl communications • Sugar Ray Leonard retires • Solidarity ' s strike fizzles-Walesa is freed • Time, May 1983 Miss Walinski Mr. Badger Administration The Winning Coaches The people who comprise Minne- chaug ' s administration are Mr. Badger, Principal; Miss Walinski and Mr. Schenck, Vice Principal; and Mr. Lo- gan, Administrative Assistant. Mr. Badger ' s job is to make sure that the school business runs smoothly and properly. He makes sure that students are getting the proper education. Mr. Badger also supports the schools many activities. Miss Walinski ' s and Mr. Schenck ' s jobs are many. They support students ' activities and discipline the students. They work hard trying to make the school a better place to learn and get along with other people. As administrative assistant Mr. Lo- gan ' s job is to assist the administration and to take any discipline action in case of machinery damage, theft, and mali- cious action that occur at the school. The administration is finding that coping with Proposition 2V2 is a real challenge. They ' ve had to eliminate some teaching jobs, reduce supplies, and curtail any unnessary spending along with trimming the school ' s bud- get. Time, May 1983. Art Michael Angelo ' s Lab G. Jones Art can be chosen as a major. There are six different art courses to choose from. Each teaches the students to use their imaginations, teaches of past and present art, and most of all gives the students a chance to be creative. In Art I classes they design, paint, do ceramics, enameling and block printing work. The best part students like is there are no texts! In Art II the differ- ence is now they are working with the past art. They visit museums and learn about etching, sculpturing, fabric de- signing, jewelry, drawing, and painting. Art III studies the knowledge and gen- eral experience in a survey of the histo- ry of art of the Western World which is contrasted with the art from other cul- tures. Art IV teaches about 20 Century art. They work on their art portfolios by expanding in many different aspects of combined crafts. Independent study of art is offered which requires time and work for the student to be evaluated. He works by himself on different projects that may take a lot of time. All of the art courses are led by Mr. VanWest and Mr. Jones. These two art teachers are very creative and have turned out many talented art- ists from Minnechaug. We are lucky to have them on our faculty. Time, May Business Time For Business An alternative to Geometry, Math 10 or Algebra is Clerical and Accounting which are considered business math courses. Clerical brings students close to actu- al office practices and procedures and helps students to develop confidence in working as a clerk. Accounting covers the entire accounting cycle including preparing a balance sheet, journalizing transactions, and keeping a checkbook record. The Business Department isn ' t all math. It also includes Economics, Busi- ness Law, Typing, Stenography, and Office Procedures. All these courses help students prepare for a career in the world of business. The 1982-83 business faculty are: Mr. Deely, Mrs. Guziec, Mrs. Jeserski, and Mr. Verani. 1 f Time, May 1983. Foreign Language 44 i Como Te Llamas? i Como te llamas? Francais n ' est pas bien. i Hola! iQue tal? Uh, deux, trois ... No, it ' s not a space martian conver- sation or new song lyrics, it ' s a foreign language! Since foreign language is very important when it comes to college admittance, most of Minnechaug ' s stu- dents end up taking one. Some people take languages because of further edu- cation, because they want a high-paying translation job, others so they can talk without their parents understanding, some need five credits, and some people simply take languages because they like to talk. But seriously, a foreign language is a tough class when it comes to homework and studying. It ' s like learning to talk all over agian. R. McCarthy M. Fey Time, May 1983. English Reeding, Writ ' n, Sppeling? Here at Minnechaug, students are re- quired to take four years of English. The English courses main objective Freshmen year is to introduce students to various elements of literature, refer- ence books, and research skills, give practice in paragraph writing, develop vocabulary, grammar and usage, and also to develop oral communication skills. Sophomore year English emphasis is on short works of literature and literary concepts. It also includes poetry, library skills, vocabulary and grammar, and writing skills. Junior year is spent mostly on litera- ture, including novels, plays, poetry and short stories. The course also includes the basic vocabulary and grammar skills. The fourth and final year of English is varied. The courses include litera- ture, writing skills, term papers, gram- mar, and vocabulary. The 1982-1983 English staff ar: Mr Bernstein, Miss D ' Anthony, Dr Heiney, Mr. Hoffmann, Ms. Kissen Ms. Kline, Miss Latino, Mrs. MegHola Mr. Musselman, Mrs. O ' Neil, Mrs O ' Connor, Miss Prackneck, Mr. Ser santi, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Tipaldi, Mr Trimmer, Ms. Tyler, and Mrs. Wine trout-Schenck. D. Danthony Time, May ENGLISH Vocabulary, Grammar . . . L. Megliola  M R. Musselman S. Tyle A. Tipalidi N. Winetrout-Schenck Time, May 1983. Home Economics Look What ' s Cooking Foods 1 revolves around the principle study of food preparation; students also learn meal planning using the four basic food groups. Advanced Foods teaches the students consumer awareness in se- lecting and preparing food. They also learn about regional and foreign foods. The use of convenience products are all a part of learning to eat for better health and economy. Food technology focuses on the use of specialized equip- ment and techniques required of a chef, saladman, sandwichman, short order cook, baker, and pastry chef. Exper- ience in catering and serving is an inte- gral part of the curriculum each semes- ter. The Home Economics department also includes Clothing, Life Education, Child Growth and Development and Child study and Nursery School Man- agement. K. Goulding Time, May 1983. Industrial Arts H. Manegre J. Haynes I J. Logan Time, May 1983. Mathematics Math Teachers Really Count! Time, May 1983. MATHEMATICS Keep On Adding 0 i aK £m As many will agree, math is one of Minnechaug ' s strongest departments. (All students are required to take two years of math.) There is a wide range of courses in math. These include: Algebra ' s 11, 12, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Trigonometry, Con- sumer Math, Remedial Math, General Math, and Computer Programming. Teachers are George Robinson (the head of the department) Donald Barn- ford, Teresa Barton, Jo Ann DalMolin, Victor Granaudo, Russel Holt, Carol Ligarski, Robert Silva, Barbara Sirois, John Worthley, and Teresa Yates. These teachers must take on the hard task of teaching the many math courses. But their hard work pays off. The Mathletes have won many state competitions, and Minnechaug ranks high in the state for its math ability level. Keep on adding Math Depart- ment! .JM J. Worthley Time, May 1983. Physical Education Let ' s Get Physical! P. Lynch You want me to go up th-th-th- there?? says a terrified sophomore, looking up at the Berma Bridge. Or just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, freshmen pool comes along. (But sophomore pool is no baby bath). Then there ' s always getting physical in junior and senior aerobics, disco, and square dancing. These are just some of the problems that P.E. teachers Casscio, Lynch, Polchlopeck, Girotti, Barret, and Wha- len must go through. Freshmen gym is very routine doing sports like soccer, field hockey, track, softball, etc. Until (bum bum bum bum) FRESHMEN POOL STRIKES! Freshmen pool is like the shark in Jaws. You innocently get into the wa- ter until crunch! It grabs you in its teeth and begins chewing until there ' s noth- ing left but torn limbs. The really fun part is when you have F-block swim- ming in the water. When sophomore year rolls around, P.E. gets even more fun. I really en- joyed lying on the soaking-wet grass at 8:10 in the morning. That really wakes you up!) But how could I forget having the biggest guy in our class on my back? But thanks to the assistance of the P.E. teachers, Project Adventure turned out to be exhilarating?! Through certain activities we find that our P.E. teachers can be friends (when they pass us and we can ' t even do cartwheels). They can also be enemies (when they fail us for not having our socks). Time, May Reading Work Attack K. Ahlqu The courses offered in the Reading Department of Minnechaug are Devel- opmental Reading, Efficiency Reading and Reading Skills. Developmental Reading is designed for students who are reading at grade school level but need work in vocabu- lary development, spelling and compre- hension. The area of influence imagery and critical reading are covered in this course. Effeciency Reading is designed to help students who are doing average or advanced work. Emphasis is placed on rate and comprehension Students in this course work independently using various reading pacers to increase read- ing and comprehension. Miss Ahlquist is the the reading in- structor. by Ruby-Ann Samsel Media Time, May 1983. Supportive Services People Helping People O I P. Deslauriers The Supportive Services department has a variety of services modified to meet the needs of many students. This program is designed to help students in reading and study skills, personal coun- seling, and just learning how to help one another. These services are individualized and remedial instruction in English, math and reading and other selected aca- demic areas. An Adaptive Physical Education program is provided for students unable to participate in regular gym classes. Outward Bound type field trips are used to foster personal confidence and interpersonal skills. Supportive Services is three simple words. People helping people! J. King Time, May SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Reaching Out vl V R. Mooney Cooperative Education j 1 I IKr Jim ■ 1 J Si Cooperative Ed. courses are offered to any junior or senior student who wishes to explore work experiences and career opportunities through classroom activities as well as first-hand work ex- perience. Students may select courses from two major areas: Community Ser- vice or Distributive Education. The Community Service program en- ables high school students to provide community service and receive work ex- perience in jobs, agencies or institutions not open to them on a salaried basis. Distributive Education is a cooperat- ive course of study developed by the school and a local distributive business, by Ruby-Ann Samsel Time, May 1983. Science 6.02x1023??? L 1 C. Levesque Time, May 1983. SCIENCE Physiology??? i When you enter into Minnechaug as a freshman, you really begin science. Unlike science in previous years, this is a world of caving, dissection, test tubes, acids, etc. Science starts off conserva- tively with Earth Science. (Remember Mr. Petzold ' s caving? We swam with all our clothes on in the middle of No- vember.) Then with sophomore year comes Biology and the notorious dissec- tion of frogs, rats, worms, etc. As we evolve into upperclassmen we pick up science courses like Human Physiology (the fetal pig was the best part), Chem- istry (investigating equilibrium and electro-chemistry), and Physics. (New- ton ' s Law) Science is a different and sometimes exciting academic that is one of Minne- chaug ' s best departments. C. Wing «feQ K. Sternberg Time, May 1983. Social Studies Let ' s Make History!! Students at Minnechaug are required to take 10 credit hours of social studies for graduation. Five of these credits must be earned in United States Histo- ry, which is offered junior year. The remaining 5 credits can be earned through elective courses taken during any one of the other three years. The social studies faculty are Mr. Barry, Miss Brewer, Mr. Etter, Mr. Caston- guay, Mr. Hanscom, Mr. McLean and Miss Wrona. by Ruby-Ann Samsel S. Castonguay J I Time, May 1983 ime, May 1983 Secretaries The Right Types Left to Right: N. Porter, S. Sanders, J. Lewis, L. Searles, C. Sibilia, N. Kissel, S. Streeter, C. Perkins. J. Wolford (Nurse) Hard working. That ' s what the secre- taries are! All these women have individual jobs that they are to accomplish each and every day. These jobs vary from operat- ing a switchboard to making out the attendance sheet. These women work very hard; they put their valuable experience to work to help students and teachers. This school could not function wit- bout them. We are very fortunate to have such devoted people to work with every day. Time, May 1983 Guidance Need Help?? First Row: G. Proulx, R. Strauss, M. Kacoyannakis. Second Row: R. Kirschling, D. Mikaelian, J. Fournier, J. McFarland. Throughout this year in Minnechaug, most of us go to guidance at least once for the help of a problem. Solving this problem is the task of counselors George Proulx, Marios Kacoyannakis, Robert Kirshling, Rita Strauss, and in career resources, Joan McFarland. The part of guidance we are most familiar with is the Academic Aid we receive. The counselors help us in course changes, level changes, and they help us decide which course to take in terms of what type of college the stu- dent plans on after high school or the job field they wish to go into. Guidance helps with college choices, and make students aware of the respon- sibilities and requirements needed for college. For non college-bound students, guidance helps with job placement. One of the most important parts of guidance is the fact that it deals with family, drug, alcohol, social, and other personal problems. But, summing up the main purpose of guidance, the counselors listen, help people make decisions after listening to questions, and helps all students to grow. Time, May 1983 Candids Caught In Action May, 1983 $14.00 4 JP Sab I I UNDERCLASSMEN Caution: Students At Work Ml ,.°.. 3 . ..Ill Juniors Class Of ' 84 Almost At The Top!!! M JSP Michelle Blizzard Tim Blomberg Boilard Debbie Bordenuk Linda Boutet Brian Bracci Time, May 1983 JUNIORS Kari Carlson Sherri Caron Junior year for most students is the busiest year at Minnechaug! It is the year that most students discover that there is more to life than just Minne- chaug. More students become con- cerned with their future. They consider whether it will be college, employment, or both. Junior year is really a year of decisions and responsibilities. Students finally get their change at learning how to drive and maybe getting a job! Ju- niors must have some idea of what they are going to do after high school. Every October, PSAT ' s (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) are given to juniors. PSAT grades can be very help- ful in being accepted to a college. PSAT ' S can also help students get a scholarship. By taking this exam, stu- dents can find out how they compare with juniors across the country, who are planning on entering college. PSAT ' S can give juniors experience on what the SAT ' S (Scholastic Aptitude Test) are going to be like their senior year. By Marilyn Gormam Courtney Broderick Scott Tim Bugbee Ken Bureau Chris Cullen Sue Dallas JUNIORS Marilyn Gorman Lisa Grande Carolyn Grover Jenny Gu ' I ' d rather be with my teddy bear. Time, May 1983 JUNIORS Blessed are the ones who clean up. Keep a song in your heart. A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you ' ve been, accepts who you ' ve become, and still, gently invites you to grow. THE CHILD IN US We never really grow up it seems we keep in our hearts our fancies and dreams; And in a corner tucked away is the child we all were yesterday. Kris Gwatkit Rick Hill Wendy Holbrook Christina Hurley Bob Ingerson Bette-Ann Kuhn Carol Kurpaska PHW Dave Langone John LaPierre Michelle Le Beau Andrea Lefebvre Kelly Havican Jodie Holda George Holmar Brad Jameson Lisa Ladue Lisa Lambert Doug Hagopian Tereza Hickey Lori Hiersche Rich Howell Lisa He Amy Johnson Cindy Jones Jay Kokoszyna Al Kotomski Cindy La Rue Rich Laviolette Kimrne Lucier Dan Mercero Time, May JUNIORS Karen Madden Jeff Mailhot Kevin Marsh Don Mason Billy Manning Andy Marchesseault Karen Mathews Kim Mawaka Paula McKinnon Mary Megliola Chris Mello George Menard Starr Nawrocki John Nelligan Maureen Nestor Heidi Newsome Corby Martini Kim Marrett Jeff Mazur Maureen McCaffrey Dave Mendoza Kim Merceri Tim Normoyle Bob O ' Brien Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 JUNIORS Tim Sullivan Sherry Supernant Delasandra Tedeschi Jeff Thomas Beth Tronsky Bev Turnberg Mike Vickowski Joanne Vitkus Pena Simmons Mark Simonds Chris Skowron Terri Sleith Scott Sowa Denise Spencer ' They said dress . . . They didn ' t say in what. ' Lisa Thomas Rick Thorpe Mark Urlage Mike Vermette Richard Waite Lee Walker Scott Simpson Cheryl Skala Kristin Smith Rosemarie Smith Sonda Springer Mia Stark David Strepka Lisa Strong Darren Tarr James Taylor ■n John Tibert Susan Tranghese ' Do you see the people I have to sit with? Time, May 1983. JUNIORS To err is human- To blame it on the other guy even more human. Bob Goddard For those who can dream, There is no such place As far away. I ' m just catching up with yesterday — By tomorrow I should be ready for today. Photo Shy: Ken Anderson Tom Ardizzoni Peter Bennett Jim Boucher Mark Bready Mike Brehart Don Brooks Jim Butler Kara Calabrese Jeff Cannamela Dean Chabot Michell Chouinard John Collins Maureen Conway Shiela Cornelinson Lynn Dalton Lisa Denoncourt Daria Dolecki Bob Donahue Anita Ferrara Art Ferrara Dennis Goldrick Mike Gustafson Doug Hagopian John Hartin Bob Hutchinson Heidi Jackson Randy Kibbe Scott Coviello Andrea Kuselias Tom Lacross Sean LaRusse Don Libiszewski Bob Lucas Jill Marren Don Mason Scott Massoni Maria Maney Megan McCullough Chris Mello Kim Morell John Phillips Matt Pierce Elizabeth Potter Chris Reed Kelly Richmond Bettina Roth Michael Roy- Bill Sasseville Peter Sares Lisa Sears Susan Shepardson Tammy Smith Kathy Tamsey Karen Taylor Ronald Thibeaut Robert Vachon Barry Whitehill Kath ' lee Wrede Robert Wrede Time, May 1983. JUNIORS Time, May 1983 Sophomores Class Of ' 85 Only Two Years Left - No Sweat! J £l John Albertson n Kim Askins Noel Ayers Patti Barnard Andrea Barouxis fi Maureen Blomberg Julie Ann Boulanger Left to Right: Andrea Roncalli (Sec.), Sharon Nebel (Treas.), Glenn Garvey (Pres.). Pam Morrissette. Missing: Mrs. Streeter, Mrs. Albano (Advisors). m M ffl M il J Pete Alberici Joe Arabik WPP • i mm, ■ Brian Barton Jim Barufaldi J1P Jay Boutin Kiersten Asbeck Luisa Asmar 2 Ivan Bachelder Doug Badger Brenda Bissonette Kevin Blair Time, May 1983 SOPHOMORES George Choma Sharon Christianson ma Steve Clark Joyce Cloutier m Mike Cuiperski Ernest Cyr Michelle Deblois Debbie Delnegro Peter Donaldson Paul Dorsey Sophisticated Sophomores Sophomore year is full of exciting events! Many sophomores dissect help- less rats, struggle to survive lifesaving, and learn the challenges of the wilder- ness in Project Adventure. After all, sophomores are, now, much more im- portant than they were as freshmen! A sophomore must know his or her way around Minnechaug. The most exciting event for most sophomores is receiving class rings. This helps to differentiate them from freshmen. Some students get class rings because everyone else does, some do because they just love Minnechaug, and, yet, others get their rings because of tradition. The tradition which still holds true today is getting the class ring turned the number of the year you gra- duate. For example, since the sopho- mores will graduate in ' 85, they try to turn their ring 85 times. When they hit the 85th person, this person kisses the student with the ring on. Of course, as time goes on, it gets harder and harder finding so many people to turn the class ring! By Marilyn Gorman Matthew Draghetti Brian Driscoll Sam Connell Sue Counos Don Crain Marybeth Crowley Brenda Duby Jenny Dugar Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 SOPHOMORES When We N you ten lemonade What could this possibly mean? PB j .-...,- _ BB I tk a Wendy Goebel Jane Goodsell Diana Grover Wayne Guilmain Scott Kaczmarski Sharon K Tl Lynn Gentile Russ Genza Jennifer Gibb Christina Gibson Jennifer Gouvan John Greco AS Becky Gurecki John Gurecki VI II Judy Hansen Dave Havican Curtis Holdsworth Joe Horacek Jill Jackson Tom Jacobs t - Kirsten Karplus Dan Kelly Heidi Gerhard Maureen Gerrard Kathy Glica Tania Godfrey Lori Green Karen Gnswold Mark Gurney Sherry Habel Pete Hermance Stephanie Hersman ft i| Michelle Houghton Brian Howard Paige Jenson Kurt Jones Kelly Kendall Dave Kern Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 SOPHOMORES Karen Moore Adam Morgan :Jl ' .l Jim Moren Pam Morissette M Sharon Nebel Kim Neelans HE Wendy O ' Connell Judy Parent Over slept? Lisa Montalban Chris Moore ft Karolyn Moriarty Kathy Moriarty B 1 JK What a spunky class!!! ' David Murphy Karen Neff Laurie Niles Tom O ' Brien Renee Paternosto Dave Pastoreck Tim Pellitier Pam Piano ■ill Pollard Melanie Poole Ray Putnan Stephanie Quirk Time, May SOPHOMORES i Ki A Robert Ridenour Tom Riner Wendy Rutstein Brian Rutter Bill Scatolini Stephanie Schmuck Scott Sherman Karen Shine Carolan Smith Greg Smith Tom Steng Rachael Remaly Laura Reinhard Mike Roberts Dennis Robinson Steve Robinson Robin Rock Time, May 1983 SOPHOMORES Kevin Wilkinson Julie Williams SI ' S Becky Wilson Theresa Witkop Anne Tenbrook Denise Tessier Dave Trute Tina Tsitso Kristen White Sandy White Tim Whitehill Heather Whittle Photo Shy Deborah Armstrong Pete Asarese Ken Askins Scott Axtmann Mike Bacon Randy Bevan Steve Bishop Chris Broughton Tom Burgett Anne Caclahae Mike Carlotto Andy Carlson Jacquel Carter Fran Claing Tammi Collette Lynwood Dickinson John Donovan Warren Firth Stacey Gerberth Greg George Paul Gorman Greg Lannon Mike La Pierre Ralph Lashway Tom Liberty Doreen Marren Joey Mason Scott Mathieu Alan McDonald Mike Maney Bill McGregor Dave Mitchell Jennifer Mont Lynn Palmer Pam Parker Denise Perazzola Lucia Perrella Renee Poissant Scott Pray Curtis Rahilly Lisa Richard Lori Robbins Jim Rooney Dan Sloat Scott Southwick Sue Stone Michelle Strutzer Nelson Talbot Jennifer Tobin Denise Welch Time, May 1983 Freshmen Class Of ' 86 Beginnings Are Wonderful Left to Right: John O ' Shaughnessy (Pres.), Jennifer Buchholz (V. Pres.), Hillary Broderick (Sec.), David Hartin (Treas.) Z7 Karolyn Belcher Maureen Benoit 1 Rich Booth Louisa Bouchard Linda Brouillette Jennifer Buchholz Cliff Caron Carl Carranza Jt r M mai mm . Jim Bibens Bryan Blair Paul Boyajian Chris Bracci James Bullock Steve Burns Craig Carrigan Mike Cavros Sharyn Artioli Mark Bacon Jeannine Baer Cindy Baughan Michelle Blanchard David Blizard Kathy Brainerd Hillary Broderick 15 Paula Callahan Karen Canegallo m 4 • Michelle Chabot Joel Chachkes Time, May 1983 FRESHMEN Bruce Donnet Maura Donovan Mary Downes Donald Dube rjlk Chris Fitzgerald Frank Fitzgerald W 1 Mike Chambers Jennifer Clarke Jeff Cook Alec Corwin Jeff Dahm Kim Danl I s-fc V Greg Dubord Barbara Dulude Stacy Farnham Jenny Fath | M Scott Flag Debbie Frantzen SZj Todd Collier Debbie Connors Leo Coughlin Chris Courtly Judy Darling Peter Deli HBHHH IHH 9HHI lennifer Dowd Kerry Dowd Pat Eady ' Freshmen are so weird looking. ' Time, May 1983 FRESHMEN Doug Fraser Fred Fredette Matthew Gentile Ann Gianantoni Jean Gorecki James Goudreau Peter Hapgood Todd Harris Mm Bill Hick Sarah Hinchey Dave Gustafson Holly Hacketl Dave Hartin Glen Henningsen Sara Hinlze Scott Hodgdon Time, May 1983 FRESHMEN Sherrie Kniskern Stan Kowalski ■ t ■ 05 Kevin Landers Joe Lange Dianne Lefebvre Nicole Lefebvre i IlL . •■ Bryan McKinnon Ivy Meeropol Scott Kritzky Pete Kuselias ym Mike LaPierre Glen LaRue Doug Letendre Rick Libby Doug McClure Linda McDonald Jim Metzger Karen Michaud Conjugate the verb ' to be ' in the past particr pie. Science is such fun. Time, May 1983 FRESHMEN :%m r Swjl I hat question ' s easy. ft Kim Mikaelian Emily Mikkola Tom Miron Ricky Misisco Laurie Morgan Mike Moretti Jennifer Mowry Kathy Mullett ff Jim O ' Connell Tom O ' Connor V John Pace Mike Paulhus Mm Mike Phillips Karen Pickering Karen Piwonski Teddy Polys Chris O ' Neil John O ' Shaughnessy John Popsun Scott Potter Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 FR ESHMEN Stephanie Skowron Dan Sloat Tim Souza Suzanne Spellios C N Dianne Strazik Kevin Sullivan Michelle Taylor Chris Tessier Terri Thompson Sherry Tienken DP Beth Trainor Kim Troie Chrissy Ubersax Kim Walker Heather Watson Rick Webbe P P Tim Smith Tracce Sollcy ■ ■ggT—B f Terri Stagnaro Karen Steven Jen Thayer Joanne Thibeault y ft Erin Tierney Robert Tozier Loel Tronsky Bonnie Turnberg Loryan Ward Lori Warner Arthur White Jennifer. Whyte -4C ' Earth Science is such ' This class is like mondo terrific! ' sure hope this thing doesn ' t electrocute me. Time, May FRESHMEN Judy Willey Sue Wise Sarah Withington Stephen Witkop Bonnie Wolcott Joke Of The Year: Freshmen Can ' t Count During this year ' s photo session for class pic- tures, an incident occurred with the freshmen. There was no problem with the other classes (sophomores and juniors) but the class of 86 was different. When we called 5 or 6 students to come up on stage, a whole mob of kids came rushing up. In other words the entire class tried to go at once. We yelled to them for only 5 or 6 of them to come up at a time but they couldn ' t count that high and all of them tried to come up again. Really! I don ' t see how these kids got this far if they can ' t count up to 6! So here is some advice to all you freshmen: try watching Sesame Street. Maybe it would help. I certainly can ' t hurt. Coming soon to the high school near you, Minnechaug Regional High School presents A Make-It- Yourself Education ' s Production of: THE MOST INTENSE FILM DOCUMENTING CRUEL AND UN- USUAL PUNISHMENT RELEASED IN RECENT YEARS! — Edu- cators ' Anonymous Your trip into the ARENA will be the most terrifying experience you will ever have. A long line going in, still more lines inside, and then there is the longest line; the line to get out. Closed classes-the ultimate horror-reek havoc; ripping and slashing schedules to bloody pulps. Glaring, colored computer cards to be put in the proper order. The resident boogie man, the dreaded locator card, five of which have to be filled out. What? You didn ' t know the blocks rotated. Fill those cards out again! Don ' t trip over the people sitting on the floor crying. Single line, please! . . . Finally it ' s over. You ' re out of the ARENA. You have an Excedrin headache, but your first day of school may not be your last after all. Before you underclassmen get too proud of yourselves, don ' t forget ARENA returns next year .... Photo Shy: Melissa Ablondi Kristin Allen Heather Anderson Kim Askins John Barnard Chris Barnes Anthony Barrett Michael Bliss Mike Ballard Richard Blomstom Kellie Bolek Vincent Bortolussi Matthew Buffett Dina Cambo Jean Cannamela Denise Carron George Cavros Richard Chayer Jodi Christiansen Kelly Christiansen Theresa Conway Michael Daly Michael Dean Barry Driscoll Christopher Dunklee Amanda Evans Peter Folvi Charles Galerneau Rick Gatts Stephen Glidden Allison Grassetti Perry Harovas Linda Hatch Wendy Hebert Jennifer Helin Lisa Higginbottom Andrea Hinks William Jahn Jeffrey Jones Brian Kibbe Michael Kotomoski Michael Kulas Michael Landry James LaPlante Andrew Lyons Scott Makuch Kristen Malinski Timothy May Stephen Mayes James McDonald Lisa McLaughlin Kenneth Morehouse Kathy Orszulak Chris Paluck Trasie Perry Colleen Phaneuf Edward Poulin Noel Rihm Cynthia Roy Troy Rubner Guy St. Pierre Stacey Sasanecki Brad Semle Maria Servidio Elizabeth Shea Edward Sherman Stephen Sherman Steven Shields Matthew Silva Kathleen Sleith Karleen Smola Todd Taylor Charles Thompson Patricia Tobin Richard Tozier Tinamarie Tucker Time, May 1983 % ATHLETES IN ACTION il ll 3 3 Varsity Football Came Up One Game Short Of The Super Bowl The Falcon football tradition didn ' t fall at Minnechaug. Despite the 1981 season, this year ' s squad produced a 6-4 overall record, finishing second behind Classical with a 6-2 league stat. Apparently the young team last year matured quite extensively, giving every opponent a physical battle. Both cap- tains, Tim Bishop and Doug Keith lead the offensive and defensive units, not to mention the Skin Heads. The rookie staff was directed by Head Coach Dave Bennett, and Assistant Coaches: A. Mina, J. Burnell, A. Golfieri, and W. Sullivan. Topping the list of personal achieve- ments were first team, All WMass Linebacker, Tim Bishop and quarter- back Rich Thorpe. Successive standout performances were turned in by seniors Al Fabian, Glenn Rahilly and Steve Lucas. Many underclassmen excelled giving Minnechaug the edge in crucial situations. These young athletes will surely demonstrate what a superbowl team consists of in the ' 83 season. 1. Protecting the Q. B. 2. Thorpe and Macero starting a play. 3. Familiar scene - Thorpe around the end. 4. S. Lucas charges upfield. 5. Gwatkin breaks a tackle. 6. The coaching staff. 7. Co- Capt. D. Keith with a big catch. Time, May 1983 SPORTS J.V. Ball, Chaug ' s Future Mi ik i WWl 1. Trombley sets for the pass. 2. Team meeting before a game. 3. Taking a kickoff upfield. 4. The defense hits hard. 5. G. Ingram makes a catch. 6. A swarming defense. 7. Trombley on a sweep. 8. Looking downfield. i3i a4m A9JSAai «w First Row: G. Rahilly, T. Dickinson, S. Lucas, C. Christianson, Co-Capt. D. Keith, Co-Capt. T. Bishop, A. Fabian, B. Bishop, L. Joseph, J. Kusileas. Second Row: D. Macero, R. Hill, D. Langone, R. Thorpe, D. Capabianca, S. Devincino, J. Albano, C. Chamber, P. Sares. Third Row: B. Scatolini, W. Tychsen, M. Vickowski, G. Thomas, D. Mitchell, M. Trombley, D. Kolvek, M. Draghetti, P. Pollard, P. Alberici. Fourth Row: M. Ats, G. Ingram, M. Mikaelian, R. Greco, R. Young, S. Miller, G. Garvey, C. Rahilly, Manager K. Askins. Missing: J. Albano, B. Auslander, D. Gwatkin, J. Schnepp, D. Sheehan. VARSITY AND J.V. FOOTBALL P Time, May 6 faj SPORTS Last year the freshmen football team was excluded from interscholastic com- petition because of Proposition 2 V2 but returned in 1982 because of extra fund- ing. Freshmen Football ' 86 Superbowl? This year the freshmen faced a poor turnout, and at first things looked grim. As school started, the team built up to seventeen players. Even with excellent talent, the lack of players really contri- buted to the two and five season. Coach Mark Demoracski and Assis- tant Coach Lou Calabrese did an excel- lent job of coaching and getting the team into shape. Because of their ef- forts, the majority of the players have great potential to excel in junior varsity and v arsity in the upcoming year. By Don Perkins First Row: M. Chambers, G. Henningsen. Second Row: P. Kusileos, P. Siciliano, P. Boyajian, M. Silva, M. Macero, A. McDonald. Third Row: Coach Demoracski, B. Pollard, K. Sullivan, J. Laplant, D. McDonald, T. Barrett, M. Sirois, T. Ely, D. Mitchell, D. Perkins, R. Greco, M. Shivilli, Asst. Coach L. Calabrese. Cheerleaders Work Hard But Have Fun R-O-W-D-I-E that ' s the way we spell rowdie. ROWDIE! And rowdie they were. The 1982-83 Cheerleading squad really got our rowdiness going with smiles, pyramids, and crowd participation. But according to the members of the squad cheerleading is not only fun, it ' s also hard work. Like other athletic teams, the cheer- leaders . have daily practices and drills. Each week they add a new cheer and pyra- 1. Stephanie Hersman inspires the crowd. 2. Min- nechaug scores. 3. Allisa Labine towers above the crowd. 4. The crowd enjoys themselves. 5. Go Go, get ' em get ' em. mm First Row: K. Shine, B. Dickenson. Second Row: S. Sutmiller, A. Piecuch, S. Hersman. Third Row: T. Christianson, P. Smith, S. Chr and pyramid. They also have the task of coordinating pep rallies. In the 1982-83 season there was the addition of coach Paula Kopp. But, as all cheerleaders agree, their main purpose is to spur on the crowd which they did very successfully this year. The best way to describe the 1982-83 squad is: SPIRITED! Time, May 1983. SPORTS J.V. Cheerleaders Got The Spirit Cheerleaders go through the hard work, sweat, and sore muscles to stand before the fans and get their spirits soaring! They lead the crowd, and cheer their team to victory and defeat. Who- ever wins, a J.V. cheerleader has the satisfaction of being a part of an impor- tant team. 1. Crowd at a J.V. football game? 2. Aerobatic and daring. 3. That ' s the spirit. 4, Loretta Car- ranza leads some cheers. 5. Go-GO- Get ' um-Got ' urn. 6. Freshman Noel Rihm. 7. A spirited cheer- leader. First Row: N. Rihm. Second Row: A. Evans, S. Scrawron. Third Row: Coach Bennett, L. Carranza, Tenbrook (Capt.), N. Lefbrve. Missing: P. Piano (Capt.) Time, May 1983 The Varsity Soccer Team Prepared For A Big Season Next Year. It was a rebuilding year for Minne- chaug soccer. The team had a lot of talent with high scorers, Bill Gallant and wingers Dave Pickering and Rich Carrigan and freshman Jeff Jones front line. Controlling the middle of field were sophomore Ralph Lashway, junior John Hartin and Co-Capt. Kris Kober. The defense was anchored by returning lettermen Bill Downes, Andy Young and Co-Captain Keith Pokorney. First- year man Ted Moore and John 1. Pickering fighting for the ball. 2. Michaud with the volly. 3. B. Downes working against Ludlow. 4. Co-Captain Kober moves the ball upfield. 5. J. Boucher dives for the save. First Row: L. Hansen, J. Hartin, R. Lashway, J. Boucher, Co-Cap. K. Pokorny, Co.-Cap. K. Kober, R. Shults, B. Gallant, B. Downes, J. Michaud. Second Row: Coach Whalen, B. Boilard, B. Lucas, J. O ' Shaughnessy, F. Schmidt, T. Moore, A. Tujillano, A. Young, R. Carrigan, D. Pickering, J. Jones, O. Ibarra, Coach Tipaldi. O ' Shaughnessy added to the strong de- fense as starters. Making the saves in the net were ju- nior Jim Boncher and Rick Schults. Coming off the bench with good hard play were Joe Michaud, Frank Schmidt, Alvero Tujillano, Oscar Ibarra, Lars Hansen, and Bobby Boi- lard. The team suffered some tough losses, and although their record was not the best, they deserved much better. Time, May 1983 SPORTS J.V. Boys ' Soccer The Boys ' J.V. Soccer team posted an awesome 8-3- 1 season. The team was led by Brian Lucas and Brian Howard who both had ten goals a piece. Starting fullbacks were Tim Sullivan, Mike Voight and Warren Firth. Controlling the mid field were halfbacks Mark Fegly Mike Stagnaro, and Steve Rob- inson. Over all the team looked exceptional and next year many players will be looking at a Varsity Season. First Row: L. Transki, S. Axtman, B. Lucus, J. Voight, D. Badger, T. Sullivan, M. Voight. Second Row: S. Jahn, T. Liberty, D. Havican, M. Fegly, M. Moretti, S. Robinson, B. Howard, W. Firth, M. Stagnaro, Coach Tipaldi 1. Goalie Doug Badger stops a goal. 2. Dave Havican slams the ball down the field. 3. Goalie Jon Voight stops the ball. 4. Brian Lucus flies down the field. 5. Steve Robinson collides with his opponent. 6. Coach Tipaldi gives the team a pep talk. Time, May SPORTS Freshmen Boys ' Soccer The Freshmen Soccer Team finished its 1982 season with a record of 4-8. Some of the top goal scores were David Wuczek, Craig Carrigan and Jim Metzger. Almost all of the games were played with enthusiasm and a good ef- fort by all of the team. Some of the top assisters were Craig Carrigan, and Da- vid Luczek. Rookie Coach Stewart Mc- Carthy did a fine job coaching the freshmen team. There had to be cuts because of the number of freshmen go- ing out for the team. Out of 29 boys only 22 were going to make it. The team played well together and fought hard to win. It was a good year for freshmen soccer. First Row: B. Moreno, D. Blizzard, C. Courtney, K. Landers, M. Cavros, D. Hardin. D. Wezek. C. Thompson. Second Row: J. Bibens, P. Folvi, B. Hick, F. Fitzgerald, T. Taylor. B. Kibbe. D. Dernivich P. Deli, R. Blomstrom, E. Gordell, Manager J. Goudroe, Coach S. McCarthy. Missing: J Metzger. C. Carrigan. 1. The team watches from the bench. 2. Dave keeps his opponet running. 3. David Hartin mov- ing down the field. 4. A Falcon hustles for the ball. Time, May 1983. Girls Played Hard In A Tough A-Di vision The girl ' s soccer team was hoping to improve last year ' s record in August. Led by Captains Lisa St. Germain and Bonnie Williams, the team was bursting with spirit and enthusiasm. Seniors Lorna Wuerthele, Nancy Sherman, Lauren Ablondi, Michelle Watson, Margaret Clark, and Sarah Clark contributed a great deal to the team. The Falcons did not have a great re- cord, but the girls played hard in a tough A-division schedule. The girls controlled most of their games and had many close shots which could have been game winning goals. The girls gained respect from their rivals during the final four games and by upsetting undefeated Cathedral. The valuable experience gained by the un- derclassmen should help the team to a winning season next year. 1. Captain Lisa St. Germain. 2. Soph. Sherry Habel about to smash the ball. 3. Nancy Sherman after a hard game. 4. Sharon Nebel smashes the ball. 5. Senior Lauren Ablondi gives her opponent a good work out. 6. Kim Mawaka gets it going. 7. Soph. Mary Miller hustles down the field. SPORTS 1. Coach Deely watches closely. 2. Heather Rum- plik watches from the side. 3. Senior Nancy Sher- man shows her footwork. 4. Sherry Habel shows her stuff. 5. Junior Heather Rumplik moves on down the field. 6. Goalie Bonnie Williams saves a goal. 7. Heather Rumplik demonstrates to the team. 8. Captain Lisa St. Germain dribbles past her opponent. 9. Junior Karen Madden takes a head ball. 10. Margaret Clark takes the ball. ■ ■■■■ First Row: B. Williams (Capt.), L. St. Germain (Capt.). Second Row: S. Nebel, L. Thomas. L. Wuerthele, N. Sherman, S. Clark, M. Clark, L. Ablondi, M. Watson. K. Madden. P. Morissette. Third Row: Coach Deely, S. Wray, N. Rumplik, K. Burke, M. Miller, M. McCoullough, J. Miller, B. Habel. Missing: K. Mawaka, L. Welch SPORTS Girls ' J.V. Soccer Lookin ' Good 1. Bonny Wolcott taking the head. 2. Michelle Taylor starts up field. 3. Lean Shey goes for the volley. 4. I ' m not going to play. 5. Kelly Morisette gives it a boot. 6. Girls ' soccer; a contact sport? 7. Future star? 8. Coach Balser checks line-up. The J.V. Girls ' Soccer Team was led to a successful season by captains Mau- reen McCaffrey and Kelly Morissette, under the direction of Coach Balser. The team ' s record was eight wins and six losses. Michelle Taylor was the lead- ing scorer. A strong defense together with an explosive offense led the team to many victories. First Row: J. Bucholtz, L. Shea, J. Baer, S. Wise, M. McCaffrey, K. Morissette, K. Pickering, T. Stagnero, J. Whyte. Second Row: Coach Balser, A. Lefebvre, H. Anderson, B. Wol cott, M. Kansinger, L. Welsh, K. Maloney, S. Raffelle, S. Spellios, M. Taylor, D. Dolecki, D. Fuller. Time, May 1983 Despite A Losing Record The Team Had Fun ' ••■.■::M: First Row: S. Rosner, S. Desautelle, C. Byrne, T. Rae, R. Benoit, G. Sherman, M. Sullivan. Second Row: Asst. Coach S. Martin, L. Shea, N. Parke, R. Smith, K. Haggerty, N. Desautelle, W. Holbrook, D. Grover, K. Tamsey, S. Kane, R. Kemaly, Coach O ' Doherty. Although we did not place first in our division, high quality field hockey was exhibited on the Falcon field (located near Project Adventure-hint, hint) by Varsity attack Tri-Captain Tammi Rae, Kathy Tamsey, Sharon Kane, Diana Grover and depending on our line formation, Tri-Captain Robin Ben- oit and Suzy Desautelle. Defenders, that collective noun used to describe all positions between the attack and goal, included Tri-Captain Cindy Byrne, Mary-Kate Sullivan, Sue Rosner, Gayle Sherman, Laura Shea, Wendy Holbrook, Rose-Marie Smith, and Ra- chel Remaly. Goal tending duties were equally shared on the Varsity level by first-year players Kate Haggerty and Nancy Desautelle. Our flexibility, and the absense of such in our relentless first year coach Ms. Ciel O ' Doherty was the key to our success. Captain ' s practice tomorrow! by Gayle Sherman 1. Sharon Kane takes on the opposition. 2. Rose Marie Smith pulls away. 3. Coach O ' Doherty looks on. 4. Strong defense. 5. Tammy Rae un- loads. Time, May 1983 SPORTS Strong Defense Season : First Row: N. Burque, H. Gerhard, P. Jensen, M. Meunier, K. Morin, M. Poole. Second Row: W. Walsh, J. Dickinson, W. Goebel, M. Nestor, C. Skala, A. Grassetti, D. Brown. Missing: N. Desautelle, K. Hegarty, D. Grover, R. Remaly. The J.V. Field Hockey team re- mained in the dark for the fall season 1982, as J.V. teams usually do. But when we came out of the season with three goals, two of which were made by first year members, we were very proud. The position of goalie for J.V. was filled by Kate Hegarty and Nancy De- sautelle. Our defense, which started out weak, ended the season stronger than any of us expected. We all greatly appreciate the time and effort that our terrific manager, Joanna Stober, put into this season. We ' d also like to extend a very special thanks to Miss Sue Martin, who coached us through the season. No matter what our record ended up as, we had a fun season, we made new friends, and we learned a lot about field hockey. ■■ ' ' ■ ' . 1. Coach O ' Doherty watches from sideline. 2. Freshman Rachel Romaly fights for the ball. 3. Wendy Goebel takes a free hit. 4. Maureen Nes- tor keeps the opponent guessing. 5. Mary Sullivan gets the ball. 6. Melaine Poole stops the ball. Sports The Striders Strike Again Tied For Second Best In League First Row: M. Pilarcik, W. Carter, M. McEathron (Capt.), D. Flynn (Capt.),C Garcia. Second Row: Belanger, J. Knapczyk, P. Snow, D. Dickinson, F. Lesniak, Coach Bamford. Missing: L. Bouchard, R. Brown, R. Cloutier, A. Kotomski, G. Lannon, P. McDonald, J. Metzler, S. Miner, C. Paluck, K. Pilarcik, A. Szymanski. 1. Soph. Tim Brown leds the group. 2. Greg Smith ahead with Tom Riner right behind. 3. Determined Whitney Carter. 4. Soph. Tom Riner about to cross the finish line. 5. Foreign exchange student Carlos Garcia pours it on. ::m: The Cross Country team finished its season with an 8-3 record, tied for sec- ond best in the league, under the direc- tion of coaches Mr. Bamford and Mr. Barrett along with captains Dan Flynn and Mark McEathron, both seniors. McEathron led the races, losing only one duel competition. He also ran the second fastest time on the course ever (13:48) and placed 23rd in State com- petition. Flynn and sophomore Dean Dickenson, with times close to McEath- rons, provided the lower positions for the Falcons. Seniors Whitney Carter, Mike Pilarcik and Carlos Garcia (from Spain) consistently finished the Minne- chaug scoring drives. The later depth of the varsity consisted of Ken Belanger, Jason Knapcik, and Fred Lesniak who displaced many opponents in the races. Time, May 1983. Boys Take Western Mass Title Again li Hi I!p m f m III kjs t Ws jB 1. B. Parks doing the Parks Flair 2. Chris Tessier on the rings 3. Superman! 4. M. Branconier work- ing the Parallel bars 5. Coach Keith Lomas 6. Gymnast Kevin Holden perfecting a move 7. Staring a floor exercise SPORTS Gymnasts Showing There Stuff Minnechaug ' s Men ' s Gymnastics team had another successful season in 1982. They won Western Mass for the second year in a row. The reason for their success was strong consistent per- formances by Co-Captain Dave Schafer, Capt. Brian Parks, Co-Capt. Jim Beaudry, Mike Branconnier, and Co-Capt Greg Robinson. The team went through the regular season with a strong record of 5-1 and rose behind the senior squad to take the Western Mass crown. Coach Keith Thomas guided the team throughout their season and pro- vided the necessary leadership to make the team true champions. Congratula- tions to the 1982-83 Varsity Gymnas- tics Team. Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 First Row: J. Holdsworth, L. Warner, E. Tierney, K. Mullett, Miss Lynch. Second Row: J. Parent, B. Tronsky, S. Sauve, K. Singiser, C. Jones. Third Row: Miss Cascio, H. Corey (Co-Capt.), L. Veto (Co- Capt.), J. Burgess (Mgr.), K. Smith, K. White, D. Messier. Captain, Lori Veto accepting award for best gymnast over all. 2. Soph., Karen Singiser. 3. Co- Captain, Holly Corey. 4. Newcomer, Junior Cin- dy Jones. 5. The team Mascots. Time, May 1983 SPORTS 1. Co-Captain Holly Corey. 2. Co-Captains Lori Veto and Holly Corey. 3. Freshman Lori Warner on vault. 4. Coach Cascio tapes Karen ' s ankle. 5. Junior Beth Tronsky on the uneven bars. 6. Kris- ten White on floor. 7. Junior Kristin Smith on bars. 8. Holly Corey shows the crowd her routine. This year the big question in gymnas- tics was: could the Falcons do it again- bring home another Western Mass. Championship. To others it might not ' ve looked to promising especially since the Falcons lost 5 top performing seniors the previous year, but the girls were determined. They began training in August and continued training 3 hours a day 6 days a week for 3V6 months. Coaches Pat (Grinch) Lynch and Pat (Crash) Cascio kept pushing and demanding more but the girls en- dured and produced winning results. Not only did the girls go undefeated, (11-0) they also broke the Western Mass. record (which they had set the year before) by surpassing 1 27 pts. It was the spirit, determination and hard work of all that brought the team to the top. Of course the endless supply of M M ' s plain and peanut didn ' t hurt either. This year the Falcons must say good- bye to senior co-captains Holly Corey and Lori Veto, but never fear for the future still looks bright and another Western Mass. Championship is defi- nitely within reach. Congratulations 1982-1983 team Best of Luck in 1983-1984 ■ 8 ■ Time, May 1983 SPORTS 1 . Senior Lori Veto ready for practice. 2. Kristin Smith on floor. 3. Karen Singiser about to begin her routine. 4. Freshman Erin Tierney on vault. 5. Shelly Sauve, Kristin Smith, and company. 6. John Burgess helps Karen Singiser. 7. Kristin Smith shows us her routine. 8. Senior Holly Corey on floor. 9. Soph. Kristen White. 10. Karen Sin- giser dismounts. Time, May 1983 SPORTS VARSITY BOYS ' SOCCER VARSITY GIRLS ' SOCCER Opp. Minn. Opp. Minn. Amherst 1 2 Westfield 1 Westfield 1 West Springfield 6 1 Classical 5 E. Longmeadow 2 3 Chicopee Comp. 3 2 Longmeadow 1 1 Agawam 3 5 Chicopee 1 Cathedral 5 Agawam 2 Longmeadow 2 1 Classical 4 1 E. Longmeadow 1 2 Holyoke Technical 8 Ludlow 1 1 Northampton 1 Chicopee Comp. 3 1 West Spring. 9 1 Northampton 1 1 Holyoke 4 Cathedral 1 2 Chicopee 4 2 Classical Ludlow 4 2 West Springfield 3 2 Putnam 8 Cathedral 2 VARSITY FOOTBALL CROSS COUNTRY Opp. Minn. Opp. Minn. West Spring. 30 22 So. Hadley 39 22 Westfield 28 12 Belchertown 45 15 Ludlow 21 Technical 39 22 South Hadley 3 15 Ware 50 15 Greenfield 20 54 Agawam 33 26 Longmeadow 13 27 Palmer 27 28 Northampton 28 21 Ludlow 50 15 Amherst 14 34 Southwick 24 33 E. Longmeadow 39 E. Longmeadow 42 19 Classical 14 8 Longmeadow Monson 27 32 28 25 GIRLS ' GYMNASTICS FIELD HOCKEY Opp. Minn. Opp. Minn. West Springfield 104.65 118.60 E. Longmeadow 2 Holyoke 93.80 112.20 Longmeadow 7 Monument Mountain 83.85 116.10 Westfield 2 E. Longmeadow 99.60 118.20 Southwick 6 Classical 56.05 107.70 West Springfield 3 Amherst 116.15 122.55 South Hadley 7 Gateway 87.80 120.00 E. Longmeadow 3 Longmeadow 114.85 125.05 Longmeadow 6 Agawam 83.20 121.60 Westfield 1 South Hadley 112.75 125.80 Southwick 9 1 Cathedral 108.60 116.85 West Springfield 3 1 South Hadley 5 VARSITY BOYS ' GYMNASTICS West Springfield Holyoke Longmeadow West Springfield Holyoke Longmeadow Opp. 82.65 65.75 79.5 85.3 69.95 82.6 Minn. 96.8 90.9 78.65 91.1 96.85 103.9 Time, May 1983 The Varsity Basketball Team Suffered A Discouraging Season. The Minnechaug Varsity Basketball team was led by Senior tri-captains Dave Pickering, Bill Devine, and Alex Asmar. The team suffered through a disappointing season, as they expected to do much better than they did. Re- turning juniors include Dave Mendoza, Troy Hulk Dickinson, and Bill Downes. The youths of the team were Dean Dickinson, Brian Lucas, Bill Sul- livan, and Mark Fegley. The team thanks the fans, cheerleaders, and par- ents for all of their support through the First Row: Capt. B. Devine, Capt. D. Pickering, Capt. A. Asmar. Second Row: Coach Steng, D. Dickinson, B. Lucas, B. Sullivan,, M. Fegley, D. Mendoza, T. Dickinson, B. Downes, Coach Girotti. 1. A. Asmar hits a fall-a-way jumper. 2. B. Downes driving the baseline. 3. Pickering tough on the boards. 4. D. Mendoza over the top. 5. B. Devine up for two. 6. D. Dickinson up high. e, May 1983 SPORTS J.V. Basketball Had A Strong Season First Row: M. Trombley, J. Barnard, M. Stuart, S. Kroll. Second Row: Coach Hanscom, K. Moorehouse, M. Lowery, T. Brown, S. Kasmarski, T. Sherman, D. Strepka. J.V. Basketball went through the season in strong form. Finishing the season with a good record the Falcons were led by Mike Trombley and Jim Barnard, and everyone else contributed greatly to the winning season. Coach Hanscom guided the team through their successful year and prepared them for a varsity season next year. The team will provide a lot of talent for the varsity team in seasons to come. 1. T. Brown with the stuff. 2. M. Trombley with the rebound. 3. Falcons on the rebound. 4. Start- ing a drive. 5. Coach Hanscom looks on. 6. Off the boards. 7. J. Barnard in the middle. 8. M. Trombley shooting from underneath. SPORTS Freshman Basketball Looks Promising First Row: K. Landers, G. Heningsen, B. Sheehan, L. Coughlin. Second Row: D. Duff Coach, J. LaPlante, C. Paluck, T. Ely, J. Lange, P. Eady, D. Dernavich, P. Fabian, R. Libby, A. Reejhsinghani, J. Goudreau (Mgr.), B. Donnet (Mgr.), T. Moriarty. Time, May 1983 S-I-N-K, sink it, Falcons, sink it! Have you ever heard this when watch- ing a basketball game on Friday night? Well, that was the cheerleaders sup- porting the team. This year, the team consisted of girls from every class from freshmen to sen- ior for the first time. The squad was led by Coach Diane Whiting, Sr. Captain Lori Landers, and Jr. Co-Captain Cin- dy Jones. Besides cheering at two basketball games a week, the girls enthusiastically worked on a special four-minute routine for cheerleading competitions they en- tered for the second year. 1 . Smilin Sherry. 2. The team psyches up the fans. 3. The team shows us their crush cheer. 4. The crowd gets rowdie. 5. The team keeps going. 6. Cheerleaders in formation. Time, May Time, May 1983 Sports Keep The Ball Bouncing For A Place In W. Mass Next Year. This year the girls ' basketball team was full of hustle and enthusiasm. The leadership of captains Kathy Murphy, Karen Madden, and Kathy Wrede car- ried the team through its difficult sea- son. Karen Madden led the scoring attack while Kathy Wrede and Mary Miller provided the rebounds. Although the wins were few, the girls never stopped hustling until the buzzer. They always came out strong in the first quarter, but had difficulty keeping pace with taller teams. 1. Junior, Kathy Wrede makes a basket. 2. Lori Welch fights for the ball. 3. Soph. Sabrina Smarse makes a pass. 4. Coach Deslauriers talks to the team. 5. Soph., Mary Miller grabs the ball. 6. Junior, Karen Maden goes for the basket. First row: K. Wrede, K. Murphy, K. Madden. Second row: M. Poole, Mgr., P. Morissette, L. Morrgan, S. Smarse, L. Welch, M. Miller, M. Soukop, D. Grover, Coach Deslauriers. 2 A? Time, May 1983 SPORTS Shoot To Score!! i! First row: S. Habel (Capt.), S. Hamer (Capt.). Second row: Coach Gallucci, J. Miller, J. Gurecki, S. Hinchey, 1. Miypool, J. Considine, A. Szymanski, K. Smola. 1 . Stephanie Hamer goes for it! 2. The team gets a pep talk. 3. Freshman Jean Gurecki. 4. Where ' s the ball? I want the ball! 5. Go for it!! 6. Stephanie Hamer makes a basket. 7. Soph. Jodie Miller collides with opponent. 8. Going for a lay up. The girls ' J.V. Basketball team has had a lot of fun this season. Although they have won only 2 out of 1 1 games so far, the teams playing has improved and everyone has had a good time at the games. Coach Celeste Gallucci and sophomore Co-captains Sherry Habel and Stephanie Hamer keep the girls working hard during the long practices. Sophomore point-guard Jodi Miller and Freshmen pointguard Jean Gorecki are very prominent players on the team. The girls are looking for further im- provement and more wins this season. Time, May 1983 - Sports - Hockey Makes A Big Comeback From Last Season After A 1-18 Record Last Year Hockey Has Bounced Back This year ' s Hockey team was a Cin- derella story. Bouncing back from a 1- 18 record last year, to a Division win- ning season this year. Led by a faultless defence, quick scoring offense, and tough goal tending, the Falcons strove to one of the best seasons Minnechaug hockey has ever recorded. Keith Trombley and John Burgess held down the goalie position earning one of the lowest goals per game averages. A strong defense led by Dave Stearns, Mark Havican, and Capt. Ron Troie, helped out the goalies. Providing the scoring were forwards Mike Presz, Kurt Jones, and Scott Brown. The school is proud of the teams achieve- ments and fans ' support. 1. Face-Off 2. Tough Defense. 3. Trombley and another save. 4. The bench. 5. P. Kendall with the puck. 6. Falcon fights for the puck. 7. Coach Kibbe gives instructions. SPORTS J.V. Skaters Are Promising ,1 The awesome J.V. hockey team proudly displays its record of numerous victories. Coach Kibbe strived for a season with no defeats. Strong team spirit carried the team through with its successful season. Among the many talented players, J. Lucek, P. Dorsey, and P. Sicillano had key plays throughout the season. Morn- ing announcements often contained a report of another victory for the J.V. team. % 1. Taking the puck up the ice. 2. Looking up the ice. 3. Fighting for the puck. 4. Looking for the pass. 5. Starting up. 6. Slapshot 7. Coach Kibbe 8. Taking a face-off. jfctfJJW Time, May 1983 SPORTS ■ i iW ilv JU mf vTfU t - J gjL . ¥ -± Trtrw? 1  Jte. 7 ■ First Row: J. Plante, J. Harrin, S. Brown, J. Burgess, K. Trombley, E. Salerno, P. Kendall, R. Smith. Second Row: Coach Kibbe, P. Daniele, D. Stearns, M. Simonds, R. Troie, L. Walker, K. Jones, M. Havican, B. Stearns, M. Presz, Coach Wilson. Missing: J. O ' Shaughnessy. J. Hartin. VARSITY ICE HOCKEY .i Gk . ft V7 v First Row: J. Lucek, D. Hartin, S. Davis, D. Mitchell, M. Carlotto, P. Dorcey, J. Bachand. Second Row: C. Cortney Mgr., S. Clark, M. Starnaro, M. Rogers, J. Debonnee, D. Rostowski, P. Siciliano, M. Phillips, T. Lamotte, D. Cowie, R. Weber. Coach Kibbe. JUNIOR VARSITY HOCKEY Sports Go For It!! Olympic Ski Team Here We Come! 1 This year ' s team came up one point short of winning both the Western Mass and state Championships. It was a tough year plagued with crashes at cru- cial moments. The team saw coach Art Mina become the winningest coach in the league ' s history having his 400th career victory. The team did not leave without any glory though. Captain Glenn Rahilly placed 3rd in WMASS individuals, 5th in the Season series, 2nd in the State Championships, and 10th in the New England Champion- ships. Captain Jeff Shay fulfilled his personal goals winning WMASS indivi- duals for the second time and the State Championships, while managing to place 3rd during the Season Series and 12th in New England Championships. Outstanidng performances by seniors Mark Pincince (9th Season Series, 5th WMASS), Rich Carrigan (20th WMASS), and Carlos Garcia helped the team in their successful season. The team will look to new captains Ted Moore and Tim Blomberg for guidance next year who placed 9th and 13th re- spectfully in the WMASS individual Championships. Miklos Ats look to be a prominent figure in the league next year along with Kurt Rahilly, the soph- omore sensation. Future prospects Craig Carrigan, Jim Metzger and Chris Dunklee promise to train hard to fill the shoes of the five leaving seniors. The All Western Mass Team was well represented with Captains Jeff Shay and Glenn Rahilly and senior Mark Pincince making the Springfield Union ' s team. Jeff and Glenn were also voted Mass State team captains at the New England Championships. The Mass team placed 2nd over all with Jeff and Glenn finishing atop the Mass team. 1. Senior Glen Rahilly pulls through again. 2. Senior Rich Carrigan sets up for a gate. 3. Fresh- man Craig Carrigan looks very promising. s mMk% S ' First Row: C. Garcia, M. Pincince, J. Shea Co-Capt., G. Rahilly, Capt. R. Carrigan. Second Row: T. Rodgers, Asst. Coach, C. Dunklee, C. Rahilly, M. Ats, T. Moore, T. Blomberg, J. Metzger, C. Carrigan, Coach Mina. Time, May 1983 Gives Girls Second Place In W. Mass. I H First Row: K. Shea, B. Williams, Capt. H. Karlson, R. Benoit, K. Shea. Second Row: H. Anderson, A. Lefebrve, K. Carlson, S. Quirk, T. Christianson, A. Tenbroo, K. Asbeck, Coach Deely. Missing: A. Labine The Women ' s Ski team under Coach Deely improved incredibly since last year ' s fourth place finish. Throughout the season at Berkshire East the team was in close competition with Holyoke High for second place. With their place varying constantly between second and third, the team had the initiative to fight for that fraction of a second which would let them go to the state meet at Brodie Mountain. Captain Heather Karlson, Bonnie Williams, and Stephanie Quirk placed in the top ten during the season; Steph and Bonnie gaining the opportunity to compete in States as individuals. Other top finishers for the Falcon Women were made by Kim Shay, K.K. Asbeck. Tracey Christianson, Andrea Lefebrve, and Kari Carlson. New racers this year were Robin Benoit, Anne Tenbrook, Alyssa Labine, Liane Shea and Heather Anderson. The team followed a similar Olympic Ski Team based training program as the Men ' s Team, and Coach Deeley feels this program helped for the large improvement in performance and atti- tude. 1. Junior Kari Carlson. 2. Senior Bonnie Williams looking good. 3. Sophomore Tracy Christianson. Time, May SPORTS : v m m 1. Mikalos going into a g ate. 2. Carlos Garcia cruising down the slope. 3. Freshman whiz Craig Carrigan. 4. Garcia making a turn. 5. Tim Blom- berg heads for the finish line. 6. Rich Carrigan showing his form. 7. Glen Rahilly going into a turn. 8. The view from atop Berkshire East. piipP Time, May 1983 SPORTS Undefeated. Western Mass Championship Was A Cinch! SPORTS Falcons Prove Strong Swimmers First Row: B. Miner, Capt. E. Stroshine, Capt. J. Beaudry, Capt. J. Piaget, M. Burque, E. Sherman. Second Row: S. Eddy, R. Cash, J. Doten, D. Sullivan, M. Schnur, T. Rubner. Third Row: J. Boutin, G. Smith, M. Lewenczuk, D. Gentile, R. Cloutier, T. Stevenson. Fourth Row:, Coach Miller, J. Roncone, B. Semle, T. Barrett, Ast. B 1 . Starting the backstroke 2. 25 yds to go 3. Back dive 4. Breathstoke 5. Doing a flip 6. Go dive so far 7. Down to the line Time, May 1983 The Girls ' Swim Team, led by cap- tains Mary Ellen Jarvis and Rosemarie Smith, finished off the season with a record of eleven wins and five losses. We were able to produce these results due to the devotion of our coach, Susan Laing. Charles E. Silvia, Chairman of the Board for the Swimming Hall of Fame, aided her by coaching the divers. Members of the team who contribut- ed outstanding performances were, Seniors: Joanna Stober, Mary Ellen Jarvis, Juniors: Daria Dolecki, Lisa Riddle, Sophomores: Karen Griswold, and Freshmen sensations: Melissa and Dristen Pilarcik. The season wouldn ' t have been whol- ly successful without the added depth contributed by the other, equally im- portant members of the team. Juniors: Roasemarie Smith, Wendy Holbrook. Allison Mikkola, and Kathy Siebert. Sophomores: Stacey Gerberth, Tina Tsitso and Jackie Pursley, and Fresh- men: Karen Canegallo, Debbie Frant- zen, Allison Grassetti, Michelle La- Pierre, Emily Mikkola, Susan Miner and Terri Thompson Good Luck Girls! Do it up! Time, May 1983 SPORTS mm m ;.. ■■;; iWy tfUttMUUM . -.V y 1. A winning Falcon! 2. 15 yards to go 3. Allison Grassetti 4. Backstroke 5. Senior Mary Jarvis flies for the spectators 6. On your mark, get set, Go! Time, May 1983 SPORTS VARSITY BOYS ' BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS ■ BASKETBALL Opp. Minn. Opp Minn. Wachonah 70 59 Holyoke 43 29 Taconic 73 74 Chicopee Comp. 48 30 St. Joseph Christmas Tournament 61 59 Chicopee 58 25 Pittsfield 82 43 Amherst 56 42 Chicopee 63 57 South Hadley 43 28 South Hadley 45 43 East Longmeadow 60 41 Longmeadow 67 55 Agawam 57 32 East Longmeadow 56 59 Northampton 65 37 Amherst 64 62 Longmeadow 54 26 Northampton 58 46 Cathedral 59 29 Ludlow 62 57 West Springfield 46 35 Greenfield 61 50 Westfield 73 48 Chicopee 67 39 Amherst 55 24 South Hadley 47 64 South Hadley 46 42 Longmeadow 73 56 East Longmeadow 48 33 East Longmeadow 56 51 Agawam 55 32 Amherst 55 61 Northampton 61 28 Northampton 66 50 Longmeadow 58 34 Ludlow 57 84 Greenfield 67 61 BOYS ' SKI TEAM GIRLS ' SKI TEAM Western Mass State Western Mass State 1st Lon gmeadow Acton-Boxboro 1st Longmeadow Longmeadow 2nd Minnechaug Minnechaug 2nd Minnechaug Pittsfield 3rd Cathedral Agawam 3rd Holyoke Concord-Carlisle 4th Mohawk Taconic 4th Cathedral Holyoke 5th Amherst Longmeadow 5th McDuffie Lincoln-Sudsbury 6th Minnechaug BOYS ' SWIM TEAM GIRLS ' SWIM TEAM Opp. Minn. Opp Minn. Amherst 53 112 Amherst 90 81 Classical 22 61 Longmeadow 43 40 Longmeadow 33 50 West Springfield 23 60 West Springfield 27 56 East Longmeadow 30 53 East Longmeadow 30 53 Cathedral 49 34 Cathedral 31 52 South Hadley 23 56 South Hadley 26 56 Northampton 75 94 Northampton 55 114 Westfield 76 90 Westfield 75 97 Amherst 40 43 Amherst 27 56 Longmeadow 98 74 Longmeadow 85 87 East Longmeadow 32 51 East Longmeadow 28 55 Cathedral 96 73 Cathedral 83 89 Northampton 32 51 Northampton 24 59 VARSITY HOCKEY Opp. Minn. Opp Minn. Amherst 2 Easthampton 6 3 Chicopee 2 3 South Hadley 2 10 Chicopee Comp. 2 4 Chicopee 4 4 Putnam 4 5 Amherst 1 4 Ludlow 1 5 Chicopee Comp. 4 3 Palmer 1 5 Putnam 2 8 Greenfield 3 9 Ludlow 7 5 East Longmeadow 1 6 rime. May 1983 PAVAS ; ; Channel 57, May I Take Your Pledge? Members: D. Melcher, L. Mandolini, K. Shine, J. Cloutier, J. Horacek, S. Mango, L. Mathisen, S. Quirk, E. Presz, K. Zachary, S. Maselli, I. Bachelder, G. Lannon, S. Kohnell, L. Cronin, B. Dickinson, M. Megliola, C. Debonnis, K. Morissette, M. Methe, R. Kibbe, J. Vitkus, C. Porter, N. Burque, M. Chechile, T. Hurley, D. Farell, L. White, C. Bruso, K. Siebert, S. Pouliot, P. Robinson, S. Hill, L. Landers, M. Jarvis, M. Trombley, M. McEathron, H. Karlson,S. Grochmal, G. Sherman, L. Bearse, L. Lewenczuk, T. Eddeston, K. Fawthrop, J. Baker, P. Rymsza, L. Artioli, A. Piecuch, K. Singiser, R. Benoit, T. Trombly, K. Birkhauser, D. Richards, S. Desautelle. The Performing and Visual Arts So- ciety, a Minnechaug based service or- ganization dedicated to aiding worthy functional groups, such as Channel 57 and the Wilbraham Children ' s Muse- um, is one of the more active school clubs. Planned activities for the school year include an Election Day bake sale; a mistletoe sale; sleigh rides; the view- ing of stage shows; the production of a Variety Show, bus trips to the metropo- lis. The members also donate their time as volunteers, answering telephones and helping set up for the Great Spring Auction at WGBY, guiding young per- sons about the Wilbraham Children ' s Museum, and distributing programs at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra ' s Winter Concerts at the Wilbraham- Monson Academy. Left to Right B. Dickinson (Sec), P. Robinson (V.P.), Mr. Spencer (Advisor), S. Hill (Pres.), L. Landers (Sec). Time, May 1983 School Store Let ' s Go Shopping! Distributive education students run the school store which is located by the cafeteria. Clothing, candy, and school supplies are available at. the school store. Students from the advanced course are selected to run the school store. Distributive education is offered to all students whether they plan on going to college or not. All students, however, are encouraged to have jobs while going to school. It gives students the experience they need to prepare for a career in retailing. The school store is only part of the course. The course also consists of sales, advertising, bookkeep- ing, and merchandising. The course was started in 1974 and it has been taught by Mr. Mitchell for the last five years. By Marilyn Gorman and Leslie White First Row: M. Burns, L. Miller, H. Dusseault, V. Hunter. Second Row: Mr. Mitchell (Advisor). K. Isham. S. Levesque, R. Genza, K. Batista. Chess Club Check Mate. ' ' «■ jfcisi Members of the Chess Club: M. Burque, D. Flynn, F. Pain, R. Howell. J. Popsun. J. Dunsmoor, D. Trebbe. Members of the chess club have helped contribute in making Minne- chaug number one. Within the last three years, Minnechaug has won three championships. They were undefeated last year. It is not just a club where they play a game of chess and win a cham- pionship. There is a lot more to it! Chess takes practice, skill, time, and concen- tration. Throughout the year the club practices twice a week where they com- pete against each other and then they compete with the other schools. Marcel Burque is the captain of the team and he has been on it for four years. Nanette, his sister, has helped out for three years. Other members. Dan Flynn, Jim Dunsmoore, Dave Trebe, Frank Pain, and Rich Howell have made the chess club very success- ful. Of course, Mr. Mina. who has been the advisor for six years, has lead the team as champions! By Marilyn Gorman The Junior Classical League, better known as the J.C.L., is an organization in which the students enrolled in a Lat- in course are involved with the classical era of the Greek and Roman Life. The J.C.L. sponsors many school functions such as the Battle of the Classes Dance, (this years band was FAT) and the State Catapult Contest. Mrs. Ats, Latin teacher, is the By: Ruby-Ann Samsel Time, May 1983 One Acts Broadway Here We Come Once again, this year the Minne- chaug Drama Club put on another su- perb one-act competiton. The plays were under the supervision of Steve Baily, and were judged by Mr. and Mrs. Schenck, Ms. Brewer, and Elizabeth Basset. The best one-act play was The Res- taurant. It was directed by Ivylee Ward, who won Best Director. Mark Trombley and Joe Horacek, both of The Restaurant , were judged Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor Mary Megliola- The Restaurant -and Sheila Gentile- ' T Want to Report a Murder - tied for Best Actress. Best supporting actress went to Deb Piggot in Danger in Paradise, written by Paul Rymsza and directed by Su- zette Phipps. Honorable mentions, went to Kathy Siebert- ' T Want to Re- port a Murder -and Chris Rymsza, Danger in Paradise . The Drama Club was able to produce a wonderful evening of entertainment. ek, M. Megliola, J. Bardwell, I. Ward, M. Trombley, K. Freshman Kim Maloney Cast of I ' d like to Report a Murder First Row: M. Clapp, S. Genti: Row: R. Roncone, N. Piwonski, J. Baker, B. Wilson. B. Siebert, T. Spellios. Second Time, May 1983 Cast of Danger in Paradise Left to Right: D. Howell, B. Bardwell, C. Rymsza, K. Mabney D. Piggot, Rymsza, K. Neelans. . Time, May 1983 Office Aides Phantom Voice Stars In Morning Call The office aides help the secretaries with their many jobs around the office. Their jobs include filing, answering the telephone and getting the attendance records. The aides work during their study halls and cancelled classes. The aides enjoy working in the office be- cause they say it ' s a working exper- ience. The diligent office workers are: Lynn Badger, Liz Bearse, Vicki Bolek, Chris Carlson, Cindy Goodrich, Steve Hapgood, Michelle LeBeau, Bethanne Long, Christian Malinski, Lisa Morini and Tracey Munn. Beth Anne Long Time, May 1J Nurses Aides Can I Take Your Temperature? Mrs. Wolfor d doesn ' t always work alone. She has nurses aides to help her. Nurses aides are students who assist Mrs. Wolford during their free blocks. By helping Mrs. Wolford they are not only helping their fellow students, they are gaining valuable experience and skills they can use in the future. The aides are Lisa Austin, Cindy Chapman, Lisa Ladue, Maureen McKinnon, Kim Mikaelian, Tracey Mileski, and Alison Wolford. Library Aides Are Any Of Your Books Overdue? R. Aberdeen, D. Bentley, C. Bruso, J. Carter, M. Clapp, M. Dauderis, J. Dugan, C. Gibson. K. Malinski, L. Miodowski, K. Morin, L. Montalban, T. Munn, W. O ' Connell M. Parks, D. Reidy, P. Reidy, R. Rock, R. Samsel, S. Short B. Shea, A. Szymanski, M. Voight, J. Fath, J. Bardwell, D. Carver, J. Crafts, S. Crafts, P. Harovas, J. Rooney, E. Reisbig, M. Bready, J. Dalton, R. Cloutier, B. Jameson The library aides of Minnechaug ' s Media Center are a busy bunch. The aides, who volunteer their free time, have many jobs. They check out books for students and help them locate mag- azines, return books to their shelves and also check in the new magazines. Librarian Mrs. Osmond and secre- tary Mrs. Desautelle are glad they have that extra helping hand. With such a large library and many students to tend to, the aides are greatly appreciated. Ruby-Ann Samsel Time, May 1983 National Honor Society Congratulations! NHS Cards are accepted in 40 coun- tries all over the world. Besides having a grade point average of 3.3. 3.7, and 4.0 for seniors, juniors and sophomores, they must have made outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and character. Some of the events held by the Na- tional Honor Society was the Masquer- ade Dance in November, the Christmas Reuinion for the Class of 1982, regional conference for the officers and advisors of schools in the region, and the fund raiser for the Minnechaug scholarship fund. Members of NHS: Class of 83: Ken Armstrong, Robin Benoit (Secretary), Keith Birkhaeuser, Whit Carter, Margaret Clark, Sarah Clark, Linda Ersing (President), Robin Gadreault, Stacey Hill, Sue Hough, Heather Karlson, Doug Keith, Lori Landers (Vice President), Lisa Lewenczuk, Sue Mando- lini, Mark McEathron, Amanda Nelligan, Lisa Pabich, Dave Pickering, Anne Piecuch, Priscilla Robinson, Gayle Sherman, Nancy Sherman, Kristin Singiser (Treasurer), Stephanie Spolzino, Lisa St. Germain, Mark Trombley, Lori Veto, Hal Zawacki; Class of 84: Beth Barton, Catherine Hegarty, Mary Megliola, Kim O ' Connor, Heather Rumplik, Rosemarie Smith, Paul Snow, Jeanne Wilson: Class of 85: Sam Connell, Ed Presz, Kimon Zachary. Time, May 1983 Leader Corp Show Off Your Skills!!! Time, May 1983 Yearbook The Minds Behind The Pages 196 pages divided by 15 editors equals 12.2 pages per editor. 196 pages divided by two photographers equals 98 pages per photographer. 196 pages di- vided by two copy editors equals 98 pages per writer. 196 pages divided by one editor plus three staff typists equals 49 pages per typist. Three ads editors getting all of the ads. One business manager, managaing all of the money. One buisiness advisor, advising all of the money. And one busy advisor, ad- vising everything. In a nutshell, this is what the 1983 Falcon has been about. Yes, it ' s been frantic and frustrating but it ' s also been fun. The editors have learned how to do a layout as well as how to crop a pic- ture. They ' ve learned how to fit copy as well as how to write a headline. Most importantly, the editors have learned how to work together. This cooperation has no substitute. A successful year- book would be impossible without it. The Falcon 1983 started last Spring. The advisor and co-editors-in-chief got together and selected new editors for the vacant positions. These new editors had to be trained from square one. Af- terschool workshops were held in which the editors learned how to do layouts, crop and fit copy. The first major task of the new staff was the 1982 Spring Supplement. This gave the editors some first-hand experience on planning and publication. They were now ready to tackle their own sections. Piles of photo assignments, grease pencils, pica rulers, croppers, layout sheets, page envelopes, articles and pic- tures filled each editor ' s file drawer in the yearbook office. It was all of this Yearbook Editors: Co-Ed.-in-Chief: L. Ersing, L. Pabich; Seniors: S. Desautelle, G. Sherman; Academics: K. Carlson, L. Nowak; Underclassmen: M. Gorman, C. Porter; Sports: K. Moriarity, D. Wise; Activities: N. Desautelle, S. Kane; Ads: C. Boyagian, M. Guthrie, M. Havican; Photo Ed: E. Sherman, C. Valentine; Copy Ed.: A. Fath, R.Samsel; Typing: S. Supernant; Bus. Mgr.: C. Isham; Bus. Advisor: Mrs. Gordon; Advisor: Mrs. Jeserski. Time, May 1983 that with hours of thought, effort and determination were assembled into what you see before you. Each page was carefully planned before one picture was put on it. Each article was written, proofread and typed before it was fit into its copy box. Each layout was drawn, with precision, before it was sent away to be processed and formed into a 196-page yearbook. This year-long task took time of the typists, photographers, writers, editors, managers and advisors. However, this effort wasn ' t individual. It was the Yearbook team fighting against their deadlines together. Although they don ' t receive as much credit as the editors, the 1983 yearbook staff is responsible for much of the work that goes into yearbook. Their jobs in- clude anything from writing copy to getting ads to helping with layouts. It is these little jobs that make such a huge contribution to the yearbook. The edi- tors would like to thank the staff for the time they took and the work that they contributed to the yearbook. Yearbook Staff: Starr Nawrocki, Beth Barton. Lee-Ann Morris, Jennifer Gouvan. Sara Furness, Stacey Gebelth, Judy Misterka, Lori Hiersche, Maureen Gerrard, Linda Carter, Georgette Ghammachi. Kathy Lane, Michelle Soupcop. Time, May 1983 Battle Of The Classes Let ' s Dance!!! On that Friday night, over 1,000 peo- ple attended the Battle of the Classes Dance. (It was obvious, in the B-hall entrance, we were packed together like a can of sardines.) The Sophomore class won the battle, but the Freshmen were not far behind. Once we got in everybody was ready to boogie. The band Fat was mainly a hard rock band, but put on a very entertaining performance. (Flipping drumsticks, flipping hair, etc.) By the end of this dance, everybody was mildly exhausted. (In fact, half the people were spread out on the front lawn!) This dance was put on as in previous years by Mrs. Ats and the JCL. Model Congress Caution: Future Congressmen At Work! CL l Pi M h?4 Model Congress is made up primarily of people with one or both of the follow- ing points: The ability to write bills in the Congressional method, and the abil- ity to speak in front of people. This debating is practice for the an- nual Model Congress at American In- ternational College, in which schools from surrounding towns and states gather for a weekend of policy-making. The Model Congress members are: Doug Howell, Kimon Zachary, Matt Pierce, John Salerno, Eric Farguhar- son, Mark McEathron, Jonathon Bard- well, Linda Ersing, Priscilla Robinson, Rich Howell, Whitney Carter, John Nelligan. i £ Time, May Smoke Signal What ' s Up In The News? Editor-in-Chief-M. Megliol; Articles: always artistic assignments. Please, Mark, no more articles on Jello-0 wrestling. begs Maria Che- chile each month. Pictures: pose pretty, please What do you mean the picture of Mr. Badger ' s lunch didn ' t come out? Wail Kim Mazeine and Kim O ' Connor simultaneously. That was going to fill page on e this month. Editorials: educated, earnest expression Mary Sullivan and John Salerno con- cern themselves not only with world is- sues, but also with Minnechaug ' s five dollar parking fee. Deadlines: dreaded dates of doom Kate Hegarty madly searches for a discarded field hockey photo, while her co-editor, Brian Barry, types the final words of Small Talk. Typesetting: tiring, torturous tedium All right, you guys, who stole the 1582-word article that belongs on the Back Page? Smoke Signal: striving to satisfy stu- dents Mr. Matroni, 15 students, D-4, Tab and countless hours all work together to create a monthly eight-page tabloid. Sports Co-Editors-B. Barry, K. Hegarty News Co-Editors-K. Mazine, K. O ' Connor 4 4 fV Features Co-Editors-M. Trombley, M. Chechile. Members of Smoke Signal-First Row-K. Mazine, M. Megliola, C. Valentine, M. Sullivan, C. Gibb. Second Row- K. Hegarty. M. Chechile. J. Salerno. Third Row-K. O ' Connor, B. Barry, M. Trombley. Missing-S. Phipps, J. Gouvan, L. Badger, I. Ward. K4 M ime, May 1983 Student Hosts And Hostesses Can I Help You? Student Host Hostesses: B. Bardwell, J. Bardwell, L. Bearse, D. Bentley, L. Brouillette, T. Cain, L. Cronin, C. DeBonis, S. Furness, S. Giberth, M. Genaro, M. Gorman, P. Gormam, J. Govan, K. Hegarty, L. Hiersche, S. Hill, J. Holda, L. Howland, A. Johnson, L. Mathisen, L. Morris, K. Neelans, K. O ' Conner, C. O ' Neil, N. Piwonski, C. Porter, P. Robinson, R. Samsel, P. Simmons, M. Soukup, D. Spencer, S. Supernant, J. Vitkus, L. White, H. Zawacki There were over 30 student hosts and hostesses this year, all were very ener- getic. They attended many functions here at Minnechaug. At Open House they helped lost parents find their way around the school. At Synchro and gym shows, they collect tickets, or pass out programs. The exciting thing about be- ing a student host or hostess is getting acquainted with other classmates and people. The president of the club is Priscilla Robinson, Vice President is Lori Hiersche, and the advisor is Miss Ahli- quist. by Lee Ann Morris Time, May 1983 Student Government Showing The Spirit Of ' Chaug ;  , Student Government officers and re- presentatives are chosen each spring, and throughout their one-year term they have many responsibilities to ful- fill. Seniors prepare for their prom, banquet, kick-off dance, 50 days dance and turkey raffle. Juniors work on rais- ing money by having a magazine sale or a dance. Sophomores are aimed to have a candy sale and freshmen try to get an advisor! Each class is only allowed to have one large fund raiser. Student Government has had an- other successful year. Starting with the pizza party at Mr. Badger ' s house dis- cussing upcoming dances and donating money to the scholarship fund and the computer room. Student Government was run this year by Chairman Doug Keith and moderator Dave Gwatkin. Many long hours were put into making Student Government work properly by them. So next time you hear a Student Govern- ment meeting scheduled don ' t think that a block will be wasted; honestly, its no joke, representatives were trying to get ideas expressed to make students happy, and a lot this year was accom- plished. By: Christine Boyajian Student Government is an organiza- tion for the students at Minnechaug. It is an opportunity for elected student representatives to get ideas from other students and make the school a better place to attend. Student Government is the link between the administration, the faculty, and the student body. Student Government has hardwork- ing, dedicated students willing to stay after school anytime to make posters, help prepare refreshments for dances, set up for dances, attend meetings, make agenda ' s, count election ballots, donate money to other groups in the school or community, and most of all keep the spirit at ' Chaug continuing. Time. May 1983 Band Playing In Tune The quality of music from the 73 stu- dents participating in the concert band and wind ensemble this year is attribut- ed to their dedication, and practicing as well as to the devotion of their director, Mr. Charles Beeler. The band participated in many events in 1982 and ' 83. They included football games, pep rallys and for the first time in many years performed the Winter, Spring, and Courtyard concerts in uniform. The highlight of the year was the annual Pops Concert complete with lasagna dinner served by many of the band parents. The band members have worked very hard to raise moey for additional school instruments and music and also for a three day trip to Boston in May. This trip included special concerts and sight- seeing at many of the historical land marks in Boston. Anyone who has heard this group perform in concert cannot help but hear and feel the zeal, the enthusisum, and the efforts made to bring to life the music they ' ve played of each composer. Lee Ann Morris Time, May 1983 Chorus Harmonizing ff fe M - if W if IB -K If you are ever in G-hall in the early morning, you can hear the voices of the various Minnechaug choruses. The be- ginning levels of chorus are: the Con- cert Choir and the Girls Chorus. From these, you then must audition for the more advanced chorus levels like Chamber Choir and Madrigal (which counts as an honors course). All of these groups are directed by Warren Amerman, the chairman of the music department. All of the choruses put on many concerts, and this year many members took part in the school musi- cal, Lil ' Abner. ' hI Time, May 1983 International Club International Club Makes Friends! The Minnechaug International Club is a relatively new organization. It was initiated during the 81-82 school year. This year, it proudly boasts a member- ship of almost eighty. The primary function of the Interna- tional Club is to host the foreign stu- dents who spend a year studying at our school. These students have come from different countries all over the world. They have left their family and friends and ventured into the unknown. They live with a family they ' ve never met before. They study and speak in a language different than their own. To say the least, this change can be fright- ening. Members of the International Club get together with the foreign students, learn about their culture, and help them with any problems that they may en- counter during the year. They make friends. How many people do you know that can say I have a friend who lives in Turkey. Members: R. Aberdeen, I. Bachelder, J. Baker, J. Bardwell, C. Baugham, L. Bearse, M. Benoit, D. Bentley, L. Bouchard, C. Boyajian, M. Branconnier, C. Bruso, M. Chechile, C. Clapp, C. Crivelli, L. Cronin, J. Darling, S. Davin, C. DeBonis, S. Desai, T. Desai, N. Desautelle, S. Desautelle, J. Dickenson, C. Eddleston, L. Ersing, J. Fath, K. Fawthrop, R. Gadreault, C. Garcia, A. Gianantoni, M. Gorman, L. Hansen, T. Harris, L. Hiersche, S. Hill, S. Hinchey, T. Hintze, J. Holda, J. Horacek, R. Howell, O. Ibarra, M. Jarvis, K. Jones, P. Jorganson, S. Joyal, S. King, G. Lannon, C. Lucas, K. Maloney, S. Mandolini, S. Mango, L. Mathisen, K. Mikaelian, J. Miller, J. Moller, S. Moniz, K. Morin, L. Mantalban, J. Mowry, K. Neelans, K. O ' Connor, J. O ' Shaughnessy, L. Pabich, R. Purnell, S. Quirk, D. Richard, T. Riner, P. Robinson, R. Rock, Ramona Roncone, P. Ross, J. Rothchild, C. Roy, D. Savoie, B. Shea, K. Shea, B. Sheehan, G. Sherman, G. Smith, M. Sullivan, A. Szymanski, M. Trombley, A. Trujillano, C. Valentine, J. Vitkus, S. Wise, S. Wray, K. Zachary, H. Zawacki . S. Desautelle (Sec), L. Pabich (Co-Pres.), M. Jarvis (Treas.), M. Trombley (Co-Pres.), Missing: Mrs. Osmond (Advisor). Time, May 1983 Mathletes Who Multiplies Faster Than Rabbits Mathlete: An exceptional Math stu- dent who competes in Math with stu- dents from sixteen other schools in Western Mass. These dedicated students practice ev- ery Tuesday in K-5 under the direction of Mr. Granaudo. The team has won top honors in Western Mass for six of the past seven years . . Five Tuesdays per year, the team goes to competition. Only the top six members actually com- pete. The six categories, Arithmatic, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Ana- lytic Geometry, and Trigonometry and Complex Numbers each take their own keen understanding of numbers. The school scores from each meet are to- taled, determining the overall Western Mass champ. I Members: Seniors-A. Nelligan, L. Pabich, L. Ersing, M. Clark, M. Prez; Juniors-.] Wilson, J. Duddley, W. Mowry, H. Rumplik, T. Bugbee; Sophomores-M . Poole, S. Maselli, J. Riek, K. Zachary, E. Prez, J. Baufaldi; Freshmen-R. Pruett, T. Desai, B. Sheehan, K. Belcher; Advisor-Mr. Granaudo. Time, May 1983 Time, May 1983 ri— Time, May 1983 SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES. THEY SUPPORT MINNECHAUG. 781-3744 hampoD 24 Island Pond Road Springfield Massachusetts 01109 THEO ' S RESTAURANT PIZZERIA 2202 Boston Rd. Wilbraham, Mass. 543-5567 KEYS MADE WINDOW SHADES GLASS CUT WALLPAPER SCREENS REPLACED TRU-TEST PAINT VA rakam Drue Value JJarJu, 2701 BOSTON RD. WILBRAHAM, MASS. 01095 PETER HARRIS CLOTHES 1968 Boston Rd. Wilbraham, Ma. Men ' s, Women ' s, Children ' s Clothes HAIR DESIGN 2 CRANE PARK DR. WILBRAHAM, MASS. 596-3422 INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS 2551 Boston Rd. Wilbraham, Ma. 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Wilbraham 596-9811 SIXTEEN ACRES 5l5 GARDEN CENTER, INC. 1359 WILBRAHAM RD. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. JOHN BORDENUK 783-5883 We would like to thank all of the sponsors who placed an ad in the Falcon 1983 Yearbook. In the Spring and during the Summer of 1982, students at M.R.H.S. took their spare time to solicit these businesses so that the cost of the yearbook was kept reasonable. The students at Minnechaug can now have their memories documented because of this diligent effort. Time, May 1983 CLASS OF 83 MS. TYLER ' S HOMEROOM If MR. STERNBERG ' S C-BLOCK First Row: Ms. Tyler, L. Miller, K. Murphy, Second Row: J. Moller, T. Munn, L. Morini, J. Misterka, J. Merwin, H. Morgan. Third Row: B. Miller, J. Medeiros, J. Mellow, F. Miodowski, K. Tobias, L. Miller, T. Mileskie, A. Mercure, Missing: M. Murphy, J. McNaughton, S. Miller, J. McMann I. Bachelder, D. Badger, J. Barufaldi, T. Burgett, S. Con nell, J. Considine, R. Everton, A. Fabbri, J. Greco, S Kaczmanski, M. Milekian, J. Horacek, M. Fegley, J. Mill er, K. Neelans, B. Pollard, E. Presz, L. Reinhard, J. Riek T. Riner, S. Sherman, C. Va lentine, K. Wilkinson, S. Wray K. Zachary, T. Spellios MRS. JESERSKI ' S STENO II MR. VERANFS F-BLOCK ACCOUNTING II nrfftAfl h Pina Simmons, Kim Gladu, Lisa Nowak, Gina Ely, Lisa Witkop, Lori Hiersche, Mrs. Jeserski Mr. Verani Supports the class of Future Entrepreneurs Lauren Ablondi, Judy Anti, Karen Cavros. Charlie Chris- tianson, Candice Day, Meg Fraser, Georgette Ghammachi. Linda Halgas, Deb Kroll, John Medeiros. Tracey Mileskie. Kim Morell, Dawn Shelter, Lisa St. Germain. Dawn Strange, Beverly Turnberg, Bonnie Williams, and Jan Wolski. MR. WORTHLEY ' S B-BLOCK TRIGONOMETRY mte First Row: E. Henningson, S. Hough, M. Watson, A. Piecuch, C. Boyagian, C. Grover, C. Jones, W. Luff, S. Wyrostek, L. Artioli, M. Rouche, B. Kuhn, S. Desautelle, Second Row: D. Condon, C. Sousa, M. Pilarcik, B. Graff, S. Lucas, P. Daniele, D. Izzo, C. Daniele, S. Grochmal, D. Schafer, Missing: M.A. Roche, T. Hebert, L. Ablondi. Roll ' em over those logs!! MS. BREWER ' S U. S. HISTORY HONORS TOMORROW ' S DISTORTED LEADERS ■ C « p fj. 28 i, STUDENTS ' NAMES: B. Bardwell, C. Bruso, L. Carter, K. Chambers, M. Chechile, M. Dauderis, C. DeBonis. E. Farquhar- son, M. Gorman, L. Hansen, J. Holda, J. Knapczyk, M. Megliola, M. Melbier, T. Moore, J. Nelligan, K. O ' Connor, M. Pierce, N. Piwanski, J. Salerno, M. Schnur, K. Siebert, A. Trujillano, and L. White. Including Baby Carmelita. MR. TIPALDFS E BLOCK CLASS PRESENTS: THE CASE OF THE FAULTY POOPER SCOOPER These are the plaintiffs, Ro Katzback and her husband Bill. These are the defendants, Esther and Les- The participants are not actors, they are real people tor Nestor and their dog Scruffy. In our own forum . . ' . The people ' s court. ! • ™ Their dog Scruffy did his buisiness on our lawn. I know you ' ve been sworn and I ' ve read They didn ' t clean it up so when my wife stepped your complaint. Tell me please what ; n j t , she ruined her shoes. happened. ■)%,• ' f V .-, ' ? iff, bring me the shoes. ' We ' ll take a short recess and I ' ll return with my decision. Judge Wapner brings over 20 years experience to the bench in deciding these cases. Scruffy, do you think this will change you I can ' t help but want to ask you Just answer me one question, can you still be friends after this? Escape From Rhetoric Of Film W Karen Bacon, Keith Birkhauser, Russ Brown, Cindy Byrne, Karen Cavros, Meg Fraser, Bob Jimi Graff, Stacey Hill, Sue Hough, Doug Keith, Lisa Lewenczuk, Patty Lively, Keith Pokorny, Mike Presz, Ron Thomas, Ron Troie, John Walker, George Wickett, Steve Wilson, Swallowed: Dawn Reisbig! Valley Photographers 95 Liberty Street Springfield, MA. 01 101 Phone: (41 3) 734-5399 Congratulations To The Class Of 1983 U. S. History Senior Seminar Returns To The Roaring 20 ' s ra, •SI if First Row: R. Benoit, D. Keith, L. Landers, P. Robinson M. Havican, D. Richards, G. Sherman, Second Row: S. Phipps. L. Ersing, J. Bardwell, S. Clark, M. Clark, Third Row: L. Pabich, K. Shea, R. Purnell, S. desautelle, D. Flynn, Fourth Row: M. Trombley, H. Zawacki, A. Nelligam J. Macniesh, J. Shay, Fifth Row: K. Fawthrop, S. Hill, R. Carrigan. D. Trebbe. J. Stomper, Sixth Row: G. Higginbottom, R. Howell, C. Garcia, P. Jorgensen, M. McEathron. THE 1983 SEYMOUR GUTKIN ANNOUNCEMENTS DEDICATION A Message From The Principal: After six hours, of school I ' ve had enough for the day- I hit the radio dial and turn it up all the way. I II We dedicate this 1983 Yearbook to our school cook. CLASS FAVORITES Most Likely to Succeed Funniest Lip Class Couple ■ : : :V ' Cutest Earlobes MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Chess Team L. to R. - L. Schmidt n - f i Future Whalers of America hh The Weight Watchers Club L. to R. Automotive Repair and Maintenance Club J - V ' Mrs. Jeserski ' s A Block Accounting I Class Accounting Is Tops!! Brian Barry Chris Boyajian Mark Bready Kara Calabrese Bill Devine Sherri Domanowski Jennie Ecker April Ely James Fitzgerald Ron Frame Erica Henningsen Tereza Hickey Amy Johnson Raef Jones Jennifer MacNeish Bill Manegre Scot Massoni Lee Ann Morris Starr Nawrocki Daniel Nodell Dawn Ogonowski Glen Rahilly Tracy Reta Carol Shine Kristen Singiser Dave Stearns Sherry Supernant Ron Thibeault Ron Thomas Chris Abare Michael Royal Sue Tranghese Time Follow The Road Wherever It May Lead r •k y of S$- vs - f v JT 1 4 T d- ffcfc y HX T£ VP tf e x o- 7 5 5 Of ■A r %0l t° c Ult : f maM Mm : e?.i fl H £-.i...Pi vFfFF FFFF. _vv F c£V, F c )y, „ FP F - 7 ' ® ' « pF % F ' :i - f tri V. 4 -r F iF , dFS y c F , v x 7 - ' f FF ? v „o F o V C u - • . oqF F F V c Q T 6 F ' Vov «r,F f; • ■ ' v ; ' il • . rf 7 1 . ' HJ of v 3 $ ( « -A- .- b «r y ■ ,6 « : X r J J f A - A r tj ° v «H Mt xjou ond CKrt mo a W r s stsS ' v Xf v f«$x wemxe Cor 6 ;f did uoo? ©) |i; bavakfc OH- ifa aul- t ce oujBi analog B Graduation The End Is Just The Beginning i Paced by Grand Marshall Ted Moore, the graduates of the class of 1983 marched the football field. On June 10. 1983. the weather was sunny and warm. The music was sentimental. Speakers Whitney Carter. Doug Keith, Christine Boyajian. David Gwatkin, and Laureen Ablondi contributed to a very beautiful evening remembering the past four years and foreseeing the future after Minne- chaug. Graduation day came too quickly for many who thought the special night was unap- proachable. Seniors initialed their names on poster paper, received their diplomas fromMr. Howard, a picture was taken by Valley Pho- tographers, they kissed the officers and went to their seats to clap for other graduates. Girls clenched their red roses, boys cheered for their classmates. We threw our caps in the air. embraced and hugged our pals: we proudly walked with our diplomas back into school for the last time to relinquish our gowns ... all what was said from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and all that was heard are now memories of the class of 1983 ' s graduation. Time. May 1983 50 ' s Days Dance A Really Boss Bop Once every year, the seniors dress up and become the kids from Happy Days . They dance, talk, act, and dress as kids did in that decade known as the 1950s. Even though it ' s 30 years later, these kids still slick back their hair, get out the bobby socks and poodle skirts, and the letter sweaters or leather jack- ets. Before the actual date arrives, kids go scurrying about asking parents and looking in trunks trying to find those clothes from yester-year. Finally the night arrives and all the students are transported back in time to Rock Around the Clock . Timp Uii IQSl Senior Prom Up Where We Belong Time, May Breakfast And Banquet Friends, Fun And Food! 1 I , r The cafeteria ladies will leave two pieces of pep- peroni to each member of the 1983 class, cried Mr. Tipaldi at the Senior Banquet. Keeping in mind each of the seniors were given a class will tucked into a mug, the speech Mr. Tipaldi gave was very appropri- ate. The May twentyth event was held in Minnechaug ' s cafeterias I and II. Tables wore white coverings with eight settings on each. Small dishes of olives, celery, and carrots gave Seniors something to munch on before fruit cups were distributed. It was a casual evening, despite the formal dressing attire. The waitresses from Jahn ' s Catering Service scur- ried around tables dropping off salads, soup, bread and butter, and filet mignon or turkey dinners. The food was delicious, but seniors were concentrating more on graduation than eating. Once dinner dishes were cleared, strawberry short- cake was served, and Mr. Tipaldi rose to the podium to begin the evening ' s entertainment. He presented various soon-to-be graduates with special awards (the never-showing-up-to-class award, the consistent- ly parking-in-the-faculty-lot-award, and many oth- ers). Though music was played throughout dinner, dancing was not scheduled, until at the last moment, the faculty allowed it and students danced until 12:30, ending their memorable evening with Billy Joel ' s Pressure. Sports Varsity Golf Fore This year promised to be a good year for the Minnechaug Golf team. Five of the starting six men returned, and all had great experience. The team was led by Billy Dovvnes, a consistent player who turned in a 78 match average the previous season. He also turned in a strong performance in W-Mass individuals, finishing 6th out of a field of 80. The second spot was held down by Warren Mowry. who also had a notch average of 78 last season. Only 2 shots off the winning score. David Gwatkin, a 4 year letterman. along with Mike Burns, Duane DeValle, junior Pat Kendall, and sophomore Warren Firth will enchor down the remaining 4 spots. With their enthusiasm of State championships this year, the team has a good chance to go to Cape Cod to bid for the Stale title. Because of the depth and experience of the 1 983 team, the future looks bright, and a successful season seems prom- ising. Left to Right: W. Mowry, B. Downes, D. Duvalle, D. Gwatkin, M. Burns, Coach Girotti, P. Kendall, W. Firth Girls ' Varsity Track A Fight For The Finish First Row: M. McKinnon. Second Row: K. Hegarty, R. Smith, K. Morissette, M. Methe, R. Beniot, D. Richards, L. Ersing, W. Holbrook, L. Motyl, K. Shelb. Third Row: M. Miller. T. Tistso, S. Kane. L. Mandolini. S. Counos. P. Smith. P. Paino, D. Graver, W. Walsh, H. Gerrard, A. Szymanski, J. Miller, J. Dowd. Fourth Row: Assistant Coach-S. Martin, Mang.-C. Shine, S. Stevenson, J. Baer, E. Tierney, S. Withington, D. Strazik, J. Buchholz. D. Fratzen, B. Trainer, M. Raffaele, M. Taylor. T. Stagnero, K. Brainerd, B. Wolcott, S. Kane, S. Spellios, M. LaPierre, K. Pilarcik, E. Mikkola, K. Shine, Assistant Coach- D. Whiting, Coach Miller, Missing: R. Pouliot, M. Poole, R. Russell, K. Shay, M. Donovan, C. Adamczyk, B. Barton, D. Dolecki, K. Maloney, Mang. Judy Hansen •WmWI H The 1983 girls ' track team was very strong with a 5-2 record. Under the superior coaching of Mr. Miller, who is head coach, Diane Whiting, sprinting, and Sue Martin who coached field. Minnechaug placed third this year in Western Mass. with three first places, two third places, two fourth places, and a fifth place. Departing seniors this year are Robin Benoit, Linda Ersing, and Diane Richards. Next year ' s team is expected to be even stronger. Sports Boys ' Track Lets Hustle It You Guys, The boys ' track team did excellent this year under the head coach Mr. Bennett and assistant coaches Mina and Nichols. They had a record of 6-3 and are the Western Mass. champs. De- parting Seniors are Eddie Simmons Carlos Garcia, who is a foreign ex change student, Jeff Shea, David Wise Jon Baker, Dave Schafer, Mike Bran conier, Tim Bishop and Dan Flynn Next years team is expected to do well and hopefully be seated first in Western Mass again. First Row: E. Simmons, C. Garcia, T. Bishop J. Beaudry, D. Schafer, D. Flynn, M. Branconnier. D. Wise. F Pain, J. Baker, J. Shay, M. Pilarcik. Second Row: R. Thorpe. D. Macero. M. Milbier, T. Dickinson. J Burgess, K. Balanger, R. Howell, G. Thomas, M. Ats, J. Bennett, K. Shea. D. Mendoza. Third Row: S Sherman, C. Thompson, J. Morin, T. Riner, K. Wilkinson, T. Rosner, S. Sherman. D. Kolvek. C. Paluck. K Holden, P. McDonald, S. Kaczmarski, G. Ingram, E. Reisbig, J. Bachelder. G. Lannon. P. Alberici. D Wennberg, J. Pedace, A. Morgan, M. Lewenczuk. G. Smith, M. Macero. Missing: Coach Bennett. Asst Coaches Mr. Mina, Mr. Nichols, Managers: Karen Fawthrop, Amy Mercure. Time, May 1983 Girls ' Softball You Win Some, You Lose Some First Row: M. Clark, S. Spalzino, L. St. Germain, B. Williams, K. Murphy, L. Veto, B. Schlosser. Second Row: T. Guertin, K. Tamsey, L. Shea, A. Fabbri, K. Wrede, H. Rist, K. Madden, L. Thomas, Coach Tipaldi The 1982 Minnechaug Softball team dominat- ed its division and took top honors in the Western Mass Tournament in Chicopee last year. This year ' s squad, however, contained only five members from that winning team. Not only was it pushed into the more competitive A-Division, but the players were subjected to constant compari- sons to last year ' s team. Yet, despite these obsta- cles, and a disappointing 7 and 9 record, the Falcon girls never abandoned any game, and they kept playing until the last out with determination which has always been a trademark of the team. Seven members of this year ' s team were sen- iors, paced by tri-captains Bonnie Williams, Lisa St. Germain, and Kathy Murphy. Bonnie had the hot bat on the team, and provided excellent de- fense at her position on third base. Kathy Murphy was the starting center fielder and Lisa The Ross St. Germain anchored the defense behind home plate. Senior utility Barbara Shlosser seemed to play everywhere. Stephanie Spolinzo sparkplugged the team as the starting pitcher, while Lori Veto and Margaret Clark played errorless Softball at their positions at second and third base. Rounding out the starting team were Dexter Award winning short-stop Karen Madden, left- fielder Lisa Thomas, and right-field stand out Heidi Rist. The strong Falcon reserve was headed by junior Kathy Tamsey and sophomores Anne Fabbri and Laura Shea. Combined with up coming junior varsity play- ers, next year ' s team should be very competitive. Good luck from the Class of ' 83!!!!!! A Big Comeback 1 T- fp, T TWIR till w HA I Mill The 1983 Minnechaug Varsity Baseball learn did what no other previous team in the school ' s history had done. They won the B-Division crown and went on to capture the Western Mass. Divi- sion I championship with an 11-6 victory over favored Chicopee Comp. Led by the senior tri- captains: Alan Fabian. Mike Presz. and Dave Pickering; other seniors included Ron Troie. Doug Keith, and Darryn Izzo. Two juniors played varsity: Frank Schmidt and Scott Sowa. The team featured a crop of fine underclassmen let by soph- omores Mike Trombley. Ed Presz. Bill Scatolini and Will Mongo Tyschen. With this fine group of returning lettermen next year, it looks like it could be another championship season for the Falcons. First Row: D. Izzo, R. Troie, A. Fabian (Capt.), M. Prez (Capt.), D. Pickering (Capt.). D. Keith. Second Row: P. Morissette (Mgr.). W. Tyschen, F. Schmidt, M. Trombley. B. Lucas, E. Prez, S. Sowa, B. Scatolini, Coach Sports Girls ' Tennis Love, 15, 30 9 ' t V: - First Row: R. Wheeler, L. Ablondi. S. Clark. Second Row: S. Davin, K. Pickering, D. Wood, H. Anderson, C. Logan, H. Broderick, Coach Petzold. ! -mi i % Time May, 1983 Sports Boys ' Tennis Tennis Is Their Racket Left to Right: Scott Axtmann, Keith Birkhaeuser, Bob Evereton, Dave Ha O ' Shaughnessy, Tim Bugbee, Coach Deely in. Tim Brown. John if This year the boys ' tennis team was coached by Mr. Deely and they did ex- tremely well. Singles players were Paul Snow, Dave Havican, Scott Axtmann. and John Nelligan. Doubles players were Keith Birkhaeuser and Tim Brown. Bill Gallant and Andy Marc hesseault, and Craig Carrigan teamed up with John O ' Shaughnessy. Time, May 1983 Ready, Wet, Go! Splish, Splash And Away!!! •? First Row: L. Badger, E. Frodema, A. Nelligan, J. McMann. Second Row: L. Morris, K. Siebert, K. Gwatkin, M. Megliola, B. Kunn. Third Row: J. Pursley, R. Roncone, S. Wray, K. Neelans, L. Gentile, Fourth Row: B. Shea. J. Dickinson, A. Hinks, K. Danio, N. Rhim, A. Evens, Missing: Coach Pat Cascio, D. Melcher, Manager r% 0% -c i Ready Wet, Go! was the theme for this year ' s synchronized swim team. The twenty girls worked as hard as they could to get their routines in good shape for the performance on May 6 and 7. One of the best routines was the solo done by Senior, Amanda Nelligan, to No More Tears. A spe- cial thanks was given to David Havican and also to everyone who helped. The outcome of the performance went very well as the sixteen girls in the last routine paid tribute to the four seniors, Lynn Badger, Ellen Frodema, Julie McMann, and Amanda Nelligan. Time May, Washington Trip Ms. Brewer ' s Senior Seminars Touring D.C. During Cherry Blossom Season L 4k Time May, 1983 Senior Spirit Week New Senior Fads Hit The Airways One Week Fashion Show 14 Time, May 1983 SPRING CANDIDS r « i J t d m V 5ms £ra - _i - Time, May 1983 Variety Show Dancing And Singing It Took A Lot Of Nerve ■ This year ' s Variety Show was en- tertaining. It featured sensational acts such as the Varsity Cheer- leaders who danced to the song It ' s Raining Men , several vocal and instrumental performances, and two of Minnechaug ' s own bands, Specter and Luminescent Touch. Mark Trombley did a good job as master of ceremonies and entertained the audience inbetween acts with feats of magic and humor. The Variety show has been banded in past years because of rowdy crowds. Hopefully, this year ' s be- havior has convinced faculty mem- bers to continue with the annual Variety Show and give students the opportunity to perform for their fellow classmates and display tal- ents that are not recognized by the school. r , mf CENTUM MASSACHUSETTS CLOCKS