Morris Central High School - Morrisanian Yearbook (Morris, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1977 volume:

Memories are made of things That happen every day. Moments as we live them, Things we do or say. Little bits and pieces of Laughter mixed with tears. Paragraphs and pages Written through the years. The friendships we remember. Mistakes that we regret. The ending of a love We never could forget. But since memories keep on building, Each day can be the start Of making new happy ones To store within the heart. Janice Costello Morris Central School Morris, New York Nineteen Seventy Seven Dedication Each year, someone in the Senior Class leaves Mr. Rollins some peace and quiet, and each year the following class disregards this promise. We, the Senior Class of 1977, wish to reward Mr. Rol- lins for his patience, his understanding and his willingness to help. Never has anyone been denied entrance to his office. His advice ranges from aid in filling out important papers and information on various colleges to setting up schedules and chap- eroning class dances. Congratulations are due him for the deep honor bestowed upon him. 2 A letter from the editor 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Here it is--the 1977 Morrisanian. At last it's all together, no longer are pictures and papers scattered all over the lab. Nicely bound, it's a must for every library. We chose Seasons as our theme because the school activities and groups can be so nicely divided into Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. For example, think of spring and the elementary grades immediately come to mind. Impressionable youngsters just be- ginning to live! And what of fall, a season of Wisdom and Maturity? Naturally the Seniors fill that slot secure in their own intelligence. And winter, the oldest, bleakest season of the year! Who but the long-suffering Faculty could portray it so well, their lives filled with basement passes and good examples? Putting out a Yearbook is no easy task. People have to be tracked down for pictures, coaches must be harassed for statistics, and the three deadlines look worse and worse as they rush closer and the pages aren't completed. Often the Staff must finish pages at home, outside of meetings. Aside from the group pictures, Dian Gorsira and Heather Quinn did all the photog- raphy. Occasionally they needed a little prodding, but they did well, considering the suspiciously disastrous luck with the cameras. We began to think that one of them was jinxed. Donna Foote and Pat Tkzcow put together most of the faculty and music pages, spending a lot of time checking spellings and scientifically measuring each picture for the pages. Mark Balbuena did the grades and many of the activities. Once we taught him to spell, he did wonderfully. Andy Boynton and Jim Harris organized the ads and hounded everyone until there were enough to make a respectable showing. Mary Helen Bohnert designed the cover and dropped in once in awhile to see how things were going. Mrs. MacKenzie had an extremely important role, that of Final Proofreader and Mailer of Pages. Though ususally hysterical, we pretended to find her totally normal. This is the largest Yearbook the school has ever produced. While more is not always better, in this case we think it is. Joyce Quinn Editor 1977 Morrisanian I once called time my own, drifting along a sunny path of happiness. my friends beside me. ready for each new adventure that came along. we laughed, these friends and I, 5 and a simple belief in tomorrow. 6 I often independent of each other. a larger adventure than we ever dreamed. 8 It may well be that we will falter, stumble. 9 10 we hastily follow, madly rushing to succeed, pausing only to catch a breath or make a friend. i Honor society ! ( 5 Sitting: Ruth Martin, Charlene Valentine. Standing: Dave Birdsall, Andy Dugan. 15 Ensemble Back to Front: Nancy DeLuca Jeanne Valentine Janice Costello Patty Rollins Lisa Walling Nancy Thompson Carol Collier Cheryl Royce Mari Helen Bohnnert Donna Foote Brenda Shelley Jennifer Jones Donna Madison Cindy Roberts Each of the girls in the Ensemble also belongs to the High School Chorus. Under the direction of Mrs. Herrick, they perform in the Spring and Christmas Musicals with the Chorus and as a group. 17 High School Chorus Front to Back: Curt Stewart, Tim Carroll, Dave Joy, Patty Rollins, Dan Crubm, Jim Martin, Mike Chase, Brian Shelley, Cheryl Royce. Nancy Thompson, Brenda Shelley, Tina Smith, Teresa Kolvik, Ann Pasternak, Maria Marzocco, Donna Madison, Jeff Wilcox, Janice Costello, Carol Collier. Sally Benjamin, Cindy Roberts, Donna Foote, Linda Bardin, Penny Quintin, Jen- nifer Jones, Nancy DeLuca, Lisa Walling, Jeanne Valentine, Stacia Gregory. Betty Lou Bronson, Patty Quintin, Mari Bohnnert, Dian Gorsira, Martha Thompson, Denise Rozelle. The Senior Chorus, directed by Mrs. Herrick, presents seasonal entertainment, an example of which was the Christmas presentation. In it along with songs by the complete chorus, were selected solos, duets, and trios. It lent a pleasent air to our Christmas festivities. Elementary Chorus Top to Bottom: R. Stachina, C. Stewart, R. Wheeler, D. Fisher, M. Musser, J. Valentine, J. Parmalee, S. Spaulding, Mrs. Herrick, A. Jones. Back Row: C. Cozzolino, A. Kinney, J. Harkenreader, L. Sorenson, C. Eckert, B. Webster, D. Mc- Williams, D. VanZandt, R. Elliott, D. Boest. Second Row: K. Wheeler, J. Divoracek, J. Dixson, R. Teed, Y. Page, L. Treiber, A. Reed, S. Beardsley, L. Raymond, I. Schaeffer. Third Row: P. Berd- sa 11, M. Gutierrez, R. Elliott, L. Linton, P. Murphey, R. Sargent, M. Shields, C. Boggs, K. Ray, J. Romberger. Front Row: M. Bouchard, K. VanZandt, C. Quinn, S. Eckert, P. Boggs, R. Sohne, J. Weidman, E. Shields, L. Schofield, S. Thompson. 19 Colorguard Back to Front: Jannet Eklund (Captain), Cheryl Royce, Cheryl Owens, Danta Quintin, Bohnnert, Beverly Newkirk. Cindy Roberts, Maria Marzocco. Mari Helen Front to Back: Joyce Jones Linda Bardin Dian Gorsira Ellen Sokolowski Donna Madison Ann Pasternak Nancy DeLuca Janice Costello (Captain) 20 Gymnastic Club J. Forester, C. Forgit, S. Alger, D. Joy, T. King, S. Novak, D. Stachina, D. Crumb, T. Pasternak, K. Novak, P. Page, J. Wilcox, Mrs. Martin (advisor), J. Smith, C. Fisher, S. Stone, D. Stachina, J. Winters, J. Peterson, P. Rollins, D. Linton, R. Henness, M. Akulonis, V. Smith, C. Collier, A. Typalt, J. Maricle, Mr. Boyer (advisor), T. Henness, C. Gardner, C. Moore, L. Bardin, M. Smith, R. Martin, S. Stone, M.H. Bohnert, W. Wing, B. Bourgeois, J. Eklund, J. Boyd, J. Weidman, C. Morgan, M.J. Miller, T. Hoffman, C. Mitchell, J. Wilcox, B. Benjamin, D. Decker, M. Bal- buena, A. Gutierrez, J. Stewart. 22 I i § L The 1976 Gymnastic Show was an event enjoyed by all, young and old. The work, effort and practice put towards each routine was indeed worthwhile as the show was a great success. The exhibition displayed the talents of many, including our Stage Band which performed at the half-time break. .1 23 Dave Sorensen Ralph Mitchell Joe Benjamin Rick Winters John King Mike Tracy Steve War ley Kelly Collier Tom King Wes Miller Ron Pasternak Absent: Sam Stone Jeff Wilcox Brian Shelley 24 26 Although fate cannot be accurately predicted, let us make a wild attempt at prophesy- ing what the Class of 1977 might be doing in years to come. SAM BENJAMIN--being starting shortstop for the Yankees, batting .310--and having no one know about it! KEITH BALBUENA--using his good looks to take over the role of Chico. BECKY FISHER--getting her kicks by driving 60 m.p.h. through Ilion Gorge . . in a 20 m. p. h. speed zone. SUE BIRDSALL--teaching Mr. Clinton the finer points of Driver Ed. (as well as the rest of us). DON WING--leaving school and going out into the world as a professional trouble-maker. GERARD BOURGEOIS--riding his Honda into the sunset, followed by his harem on camels. JON TOURTELLOTTE--becoming the head cook (and eventual owner) at McDonald's or Carrols. BOB WELLS--becoming a Major League baseball player and beating Hank Aaron's homerun record. CHAR VALENTINE--becoming Ms. Wells and raising star football players and short cheerleaders. PAM GOODSPEED--continuing the good times with her friends . . . especially on weekends. DAVID JOY--leaving home to become a professional babysitter, doctor, or something. KAREN KNOWLES--makeng her debut in a silent movie . . no talking necessary. DIAN GORSIRA--cornering the market in little red pencils and finally unloading them-- better late than never. JOYCE QUINN--owning and operating her own poster business, saving her best efforts for her favorite people. JIM ROMBERGER--inciting a riot in the Louvre over a controversial work of art. BILL GOODIER--owning his own restaurant chain, and selling Alka-seltzer on the side! LAURA FATEGONI--trying to drive in the Indy 500, but settling for the Gum Ball Rally. STANLEY STONE--becoming a nurse and giving speeches around the world on proper foot care. KELLY COLLIER--being principal of his own school, leader of his own band, and watching those skyrockers in flight . CHERYL CARD--always getting a negatory on that call to Stonybrook. TIM UTTER--forcing the Tri-Valley League to reconsider its no dunking rule. MIKE DELUCA--starting his own Demolition Derby, after dragracing with Mr. Clinton-- LARS LILJEROTH--enlisting in the Navy and carrying out secret missions for the government. VICKY SMITH--becoming an oceanographer and speaking to the fish in Swedish. DAVE SORENSON--becoming a champion driver ... at least of bumper cars. RALPH MITCHELL--growing another two feet and becoming a basketball player. BRIAN BRONSON--beating the entire Russian wrestling team in Moscow in 1980, by con- sumption of his delicious, nutritious new breakfast cereal. DAVID PARKER--working as an Official Driving Instructor, always remembering to signal his intent, but forgetting to carry his license. DUKE SMITH--making the Big Time as a blocker for the Dallas Cowboys, and doing John Wayne impersonations on the side. RICK WINTERS--becoming an auto mechanic and winning the World. Championship Burping Contest. WENDY MCGILLIS--lending a helping hand to those who need it . . . animals and all! RON HANSON--preparing to enter the 1980 Olympics as a long-distance runner. DAVID GREGORY--becoming a nuclear physicist and blasting off for the sun to discover new life. CHRIS LINTON--fighting with Billie Jean over court reservations . . . and winning. WES MILLER--finally taking the role of Count Dracula in AS THE BUBBLE POPS. JEFF WILCOX--being class conventioneer, and eventual Democratic National Chairman. TINA TALBOT--leading a somewhat successful campaign to promote volleyball as the national sport. TOM PASTERNAK--winning the wrestling gold medal in 1980 and defecting with Olga to Siberia. JANET EKLUND--becoming a Mad Chemist and blowing up the world ... if not herself first. LYLE HALBERT--winning the Bionic Boy Scout Tricycle Race and starring in a new and unique series entitled The Bionic Boy Scout . THERESE RANDALL--going on to become Robert Redford's private secretary and pass- ing notes in shorthand. ROGER MURPHY--becoming Secretary of Agriculture in Alaska. WENDY WING--becoming a D.C.A. Cheerleading Instructor, and growing her hair like Rapunzel. NANCY DELUCA--waiting for the next Fair Week to pick up two more winners, but finally settling down as Head Nurse at Medical Center with her very own Dr. Gannon . . . CHRIS TABONE--eventually becoming an interpreter for the U.N., speaking English, French, and Okinawan. SAM STONE--becoming another Jack Nicklaus and winning all the major golf tournaments. CINDY YOUNG--emerging as the second Babe Deitrickson of this century. (And they thought it would never happen!) SKIP QUINTIN--entering the Skip Quintin Contest . . . and winning second place. 28 Left to Right; Standing: Mechael Goodspeed, Melanee Morehouse, Alicia Boest, John Stowell, Aaron Valentine, Kim Kristofik, Geoffrey Whitman, Laura Pegg, Donald Decker, Kenneth Bouck. Seated: Gretchan Lemigan, Ter- risa Tilley, Kathleen Kodrich, Ruth Harrington, Cindy Gregory, Gene Novak, Lisa Moore. Floor: Alsn Card, Har- old Card, Michael Fortune, Timothy Rehrmann, Tomas Norton. Kindergarden Left to Right; Back Row: Peggy Card, Raymond Johansen, Tyler Baker, Mark Haog, Brooke Page, Elizabeth Lull, Michael Alger. Middle Row: Matthew Richards, Tracie Merrihew, Michele Curtis, Amy Church, Bonnie Lum, Heather Adair, Karen Kokell, Arpil Fiske. Front Row: Joshua Place, Jeffrey Webster, Michelle Fergnson, Dana Treiber, Bryce Frederick, Scott Youngs. 29 First Row: Christala Pickens, Kathleen Leahy, Brian Johnson, Kenneth Longcor, Gary Schofield, Karl VanZandt, Coleen Talbot Second Row: Kristine Kokell, Aniesa Purdy, Becky Madsen Jamie Place, Lesa Weis, Lisa Goodspeed, Sharon Mitchell Third Row: Harry Thayer, John Colella, Brayton Palmer, Steven Parker, Alex Musser Chris Sorensen, Amy Forester, Kim Weidman, Roseanne Elliot Angela Gage, Peter STafford Mark Walley Absent: Todd Kelly Grade one Front Row: D. Tilley, D. Hull, M. Bosco, J. Kays, J. McWilliams, R. Brimmer, D. Miller, S. Sullivan. Second Row: J. Foote, J. Wassenaar, C. Valentine, A. Spaulding, D. Youngs, T. Case, D. Lum, L. Johnson. Last Row: D. Bryden, N. Sohne, K. Shaefer, D. Hervitt, A. Page, J. Ballard, S. Holcombe, N. Joy, T. Raymond. 30 Front Row: Hunter Schaffer, Mark Miller, Scott Robinson, William Fisher, Wayne Val- entine, Wayne Johnson. Mid- dle Row: Robert Card, Erin Brodrick, Karen Church, Lori Rozelle, Connie Merrihew, Timothy Card. Back Row: Brian Anderson, Diana Wheel- er, Robert Joy, Larry Gardner, James Kohell, Warren Kinney, Jennifer Lull, Deanna Lawten, Peter Mayer. Absent: Cindy Fergusen, Susan Morehouse. Grade Two Front Row; Scott Jones, Clinton Weid- man, David Matson, Chris Purdy, Richard Ballard, Steve, Hew- itt, Robert Sohne, Middle Row: Noelle Cameron, Sherry Eastman, Tracy For- tune, Fawn Card, Tammy Tilley, April Carroll, Erin Moore, Betty Jean Anderson, Back Row: Lester Drake, Ben Richards, Gary Oliver, Brenda Prindle, Mary Beth Holdridge, Darlene Forgit, Heidi Lerni- han, Vern Glidden, Amy Harris, Kelly Sullivan, 31 Back Row: H. Haug, B. Depew, D. Peterson, J. Kelly B. Anderson, M. Frederick R. Elliot, R. Madden, Middle Row: K. Stachina, C. Spauld- ing, L. Thayer, M. May- er, J. Card, J. Bryden, E. Middaugh. Bottom Row: T. Leahy, J, Gre- gory, N. Godley, K. Ballard, L. Colburn, A. Mathers, J. Barnett. Grade Three Top Row: John Har- rington, Julia Page, Daphne Joy, Julie Sorenson, Scharlae Schaffer, David Lin- zer, Mark Wilcox, Randy Gregory, Sta- cey Gould. Middle Row: Marie Goodier, Jeannie Ray, Marsha Miller, James Hoff- man, Vicki Pickens, Janet Wassenaar, Peg- gy Stewart. Bottom Row: Mark Talbot, Neal Bryden, Kevin Musser, Chris Wil- son, Laurie Eastman, Danielle Adair 32 Front To Back: Michael Bouchard, James Holmes, James Benjamin, Scott Linton, Craig Johnson, James Foote, Joe Robinson. Patty Murphy, Cheryl Quinn, Susan Eckert, Lynne Veres, Regina Card, Carol Barnett, Janet Weidman. John Brodrick, Michelle Werely, Sharon Beardsley, Joe Card, William Wahl, Jean Harkenreader, Annette Kinney, Inge Schaefer. Grade four Front To Back: Stephen Holdridge, Laureen Randall, Laura Schofield, Christine Eldred, Mackie Godley. Sal Corpina, Sherry Woodbeck, Margaret Gleussner. Catherine Forgit, Robin Sohne, Donald Worden, Kurt Van Zandt, Russell Card. John Kokell, Joe Mitchell, Erika Shields. Robert Elliott, Michael Walling, Tom Leahy, Sally Thompson, Walter Oliver, Chrisie Cozzolino. 33 Front To Back: Scott Spaulding, Susan Mitchell, Jennifer Parmalee, Michael Glidden. Angela Jones, Dee Dee Fish- er, Carole Stewart, Margaret Musser. Robert Stachina, Darwin Card, Brian Forgit, Robert Wheeler, Eric Linzer, Scott Sherwood. Grade five Front To Back: Brian Norton, Frank Cobb, Doug Van Zandt. Cheryl Eckert, Susan Gorton, B£nnie Webster, Page Boggs, Diana McWilliams, Lisa Sorensen. Robbie Merrihew, Joseph Gregory, Gordon Rehrmann, Patty Madden, Jerome Hoffman, Robin Sargent. 34 Back to Front: Lorinda Barnett, Brenda Utter, Jane Brunschmid, Randy Joy, James Carr, Daniel Linzer, Robin Elliott, Veronica Haug, Kathleen Kokell. Darlene Boest, Amanda Reed, Meredith Shields, Sandra Wahl, Lisa Raymond, Jill Bryant, Amanda Smith. Patrick Rollins, Tyler Talbot, Jonathan Foote, James Pasternak, Alan Sorenson. Absent: Mark Case. L i C Back to Front: Lori Ann Trieber, Theresa Bouchard, Yvonne Page, Dale Stafford, Katie Wheeler, Jeanette Dvoracek, Mike Wilcox, Rosemarie Teed, Doug Hoag. Jacqueline Dixson, Corina Scho- field, Cynthia Boggs, Susan Stokan, Patty Birdsall, Mary Pat Gut- ierrez. John Romberger, Kevin Ray, Jeffrey Davis, Jim Miller, Terry Hoag, David Pickens. 35 Tlie birds on the wing, they fly free as a warm breeze 'way high in the sky. Perry Page Running Wild and Growing Gentle A stream in its youth makes curves and makes bends. You could say it runs wild like a growing child. As a stream grows older it begins to slow down. It meanders along with nothing but song. Penny Quintin To a Flower In an open hayfield I picked you yesterday. Oh, what a pretty sight On that morning in May! There you stood, bathed in the bright sun, Before I took you away And put you in a small vase To help brighten up my day. But now you have wilted, As if trying to say, You know I cannot live Without my field of hay. But you know. I've now found out That people will do this too. When all has changed around them They wilt, yes, that's what they do. Stacia Gregory Automobile Shiny, metallic Accelerating, cruising, stopping Transportation for needs and wants Car Sue Birdsall A Rose A rose soft and sweet, Full of sensuous beauty. Yet concealing pain. Neil Halbert Raindrops Compared to Man Raindrops, whether on ground or in the sky, Are much like man, anybody can verify. They seem to fall with such grace, One after another as if they were in a big, bad chase. They get together to form clouds; Men get into teams and form crowds. Rain changes into different forms; But each has a certain uniform. Men change their own personalities, Each to a highly different degree. Men also change their appearances To their own special preferences. Rain goes to larger forms, such as streams, Each drop goes to fulfill its own dreams. Man tries to get ahead in his lifetime, Each doing his best during his prime. Joe Tabone Stairway to Heaven Before you louse it up—TH1MK! Follow the Yellow Brick Road . . . ? Ah ... a Handsome Stranger! 37 Secret Agent X1724 Marching Band Colorguard o A’ v iV T vOO 40 During the summer of 1976, the Morris Central School Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Wadin, the Colorguard sporting brand new uni- forms sewn by Mrs. Wadin, had both disappointing and joyous moments. At the annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands, they lost the 1st place trophy to Laurens in a close . 10 point de- cision. The band also took the 2nd place trophies at both Sidney and Schenevus, finally capturing their only 1st place award at the Fireman's Parade in Nor- wich. No awards were given at the Chenango County Fair in Norwich, but each participating band received sixty dollars. In Morris, they won 3rd place in Parade, and David Joy won the 1st place trophy for Drum Major. The band also marched at the New Berlin Youth Days and, with Mr. Fisher, the new band director, and Drum Ma- jors Ruth Martin and Dave Joy, at the Binghamton Columbus Day Parade. 41 The Stage Band capped off a very explosive year by taking a surprising 2nd place award at the Sherburne Pageant of Bands. The band showed much improvement through an even distribution of hard work, dedication, and pure enthusiasm, as they finished 1. 5 points away from 1st place. Although the Sherburne placing was a great accom- plishment, maybe the greatest feat of the year was the band's 2nd place showing at the Auburn Stage Band Competition. This was a great showing, in that the C class contained such schools as Southern Cuyuga, Thousand Islands, and Perry. The competition pro- duced five Morris All-Stars; Marc Stachina, Andrea Gregory, Kelly Collier, Brian Shelley, and Jim Martin. With the same basic recipe of work, dedication, and enthusiasm, competition firsts are on the horizon. 42 The Otsego County Fair Usually, the atmosphere at the Ot- sego County Fair, held here in Morris, is one of cotton candy and popcorn, hot dogs and sunshine, but this year slickers, umbrellas, and ankle-deep mud were prominent. Due to a large rainstorm closely resembling a mon- soon, the Fair was held over another day, with the parade and fireworks on Sunday night. Between showers, when we weren't madly seeking shelter from the drench- ing rain, we rode wet, creaky rides, ate soggy french fries, and pretzels, and watched the track get deeper and muddier. Many of our students were involved in exhibits, animal judging, shows, and even an exciting Greased Pig Contest. Fair Week was a memorable, if somewhat damp, event in our summer vaction. 43 Grade Seven Top to Bottom: Left To Right Rachel Stewart, Frank Sorenson. Richard Ray, Jennie Quinn, Tam- mi Weidman, Carolyn Pasternak, Peggy Quintin. JayQuintin, Aimee Romberger, Debbie Pick- ens, Michelle Salvador. Susie Pegg, Debbie Morton, Mike Wordon, Paula Pegg, Brian Page. Left To Right. Sitting: Charles Henness, Brian Decker, Tammy Miller, Beth Bronson, Ann Mus- sir, John Cobb, Jeff Cameson, Kelly Mallette, Kenneth Harris, Don Holridge. Kneeling: Robert Bates, Reginold, Glidden, David Bates, Donald Alger, Jerry Lawton. Standing: Cindy Card, Angela Carrol, Duke Hoag, Robbin Hammond, Laurie Beardsly, Catherine Cozzolino, Deborah Card, Dwayne Delong, Butch Beckwith, Willi Harkenreader, William Gleussner. 44 Front Row: Craig Morgan, Jeffrey Smith, Charles Warden, Keith Wood- beck, Ed Colburn, Willard Lasher, David Norton, Kelly Dugan. Second Row: Chris Fisher, Sandy Alger, Mike Owens, Connie Gardner, Frank Ray- mond, Barry Spaulding, Carolyn Wall- ing, Billy Boggs. Back Row: John Wheeler, Tony Henness, Jamie WIL- cox, John Weidman, Brenda Benja- min, Doug Martin, Debbie, Decker, Jeff Goodspeed, Jack Altrath, Jill Forester, Dave DeLuca. Front Row: Kevin Michell, Angela Card, Karen Miller, Denise Randall, Kevin Wilson. Second Row: Ralph Goodier, Henry Quinn, Martin Gor- ton, Bonita Bouchard, Debbie Eccles, John Stewart. Back Row: Debra An- derson, Diana Gunther, Laurene Scrivener, Martha Gorton, John Gregory. 45 Freshmen First Row: Ken Bain, Brenda Shelley, Karen See, Ann Pasternak. Second Row: Paul Rozelle, Alex Wing. Third Row: Jeanne Valentine, Cheryl Royce, Scott Parker, Curtis Stewart. Fourth Row: Bruce Page, Darryl Novak, Nancy Thompson. Fifth Row: Patrick Tkaczow, Melanie Quinn, Elisse Walling. Sixth Row: Joe Tabone, Penny Quintin, Seventh Row: Terry Wilber, Francis Pope, Wal- ter Raymond. Freshmen First Row: Betty Lou Bronson, Maria Marzocco, Terri McGillis. Second Row: Linda Hoffman, Jennifer Jones, Kelly DePew. Third Row: Donna Foote, Linda Boyd, Tim Carroll. Fourth Row: Anita Ingwerson, Stacia Gregory. Fifth Row: Dan Miller, Adam Church, Andy Boynton. Sixth Row: Robert Henness, Jim Harris, Mark Fategoni, David Gunther. Seventh Row: Chris Case, Brian Bourgeois. Eighth Row: Jim Martin, Christine Laubmeier, Mike Chase. Lying Down: Richard Henness, Andy Gutierrez, Sitting: Donna Madison, Carol Collier, Joyce Jones, Cheryl Maertz, 1st Line: Mark Balbuena, Joe Benjamin, Neil Halbert, Tim Church, Tim Melius, Bill Canfield, Margie Fisher, Tim Jacobson, Janet Hull, 2nd Line: Raymond Gorton, Matt Akulonis, Dave Collison Sophomores Sophomores 1 'st Line: Steve Warley, Mike Morton, Roger Miller 2nd Line: Les Owens, Arthur Miller, Jesse Lawton, 3rd Line: Mark Pratt, Danta Quintin, Robbie Quintin, Diane Stachina, Perry Page, Cheryl Owens, June Tourtellote, 4th Line: Robert Mitchell, Cindy Moore, Kevan Young, Bill Shinnick, Patty Rollins 49 First Row: Carol Mitchell, Mary Jane Miller, Jeanette Joy, Denise Rozelle, Janet Boyd, Megan Smith, Ruth Martin, Mary Bohnert. Second Row: Linda Bardin, Theresa Hoffman, Deb Linton, Brenda Bourgeois, Marie Akulonis, Ellen Sokolowski, Tina Smith, Teresa Kolvik, Sally Benja- min. Third Row: Mike Stone, Victor Lasher, Brian Jacobsen, Mike Marzocco, Heather Quinn, Martha Thompson, Patti Quintin, Fourth Row: Gary Boest, Steve Novak, Dan Crumb, Andy Du- gan, David Stachina, David Birdsall, Jim Joy, Richard Hoffman. Juniors Front Row: Margaret Yodice, Lynne Scrive- ner. Back Row: Beverly Newkirk, Cindy Roberts. Cross Country Front to Back: Daryl Novak, Bill Shinnick, Paul Rozelle, John Gregory, Doug Martin, Steve Warley, Kelly Dugan, Dave DeLuca. Jim Martin, Barry Shelley, John Wheeler, Chris Case, Matt Akulonis, Mike Chase. Mike Morton, Dave Collison, Coach Shackelton, Ron Hansen, Andy Dugan, Kevan Young Absent: Mike Gorshira JTjM 1 51 Billy the Kid and The Great Hold Up. 52 Soccer team captures 2nd-place trophy Front To Back: Janet Boyd, Mrs. Martin, Cindy Young, Joan Somerville. Linda Boyd, Cheryl Royce, Brenda Shelley, Linda Hoffman. Ruth Martin, Ann Pasternak, Jeanne Valentine, Karen See, Nancy Thompson. Megan Smith, Lisa Walling, Penny Quintin, Heather Quinn, Carol Collier, Donna Madison. Christine Laubmeier, Te- resa Kolvik, Marie Akulonis, Debbie Linton, Brenda Bourgeois, Tina Smith, Dian Gorsira. The 1976 soccer team had a great season, taking 2nd place after narrowly missing the battle for the Tri-Valley West by only half a game. They fought with incredible courage, battling the forces of nature; rain, hail, snow, and bitter cold. The big game for the players was with Franklin, their last of the season, which ended in a 0-0 tie. Next year the team will be looking forward to a Number One season, having the en- tire team returning, with the exception of Wendy Wing, Cindy Young, and Dian Gorsira. Cindy and Wendy, holding starting positions on the team, were major assets. Cindy, known as Hot Dog Younger by the rest of the team, has been the goalie for four years and is one of the best in the league. Wendy, in her first year on the starting team, played admirably with swift speed. Megan Smith, who was top scorer, Ruth Martin, known for her corner kicks, and Deb Linton, with her agility and body blocks, were three of the valuable juniors. Equal- ly important were the fans, who loyally supported the team all season. 54 Homecoming Week, sponsored by the Cheerleaders, began on Monday, October 18, and ended with an exciting 2nd Annual Homecoming Weekend. Each day of the Week brought a new activity designed to build school spirit. The entire high school partici- pated, wearing numbered jerseys on Tuesday, paper Hot Lips on Wednesday, and blue and white clothes on Thursday. A special lunch was held for players and cheerleaders on Friday, followed by a Pep Rally and bonfire Friday night. Therese Randall was crowned Homecoming Queen by 1975 Queen Jemey Winters, after which the football players, giving in to the cold and the pre-game killer instinct, attacked and destroyed a dummy representing the other team. Saturday, Morris defeated South New Berlin with little difficulty and the Marching Band and Colorguard, led by Mr. Fisher, inspired the crowd with an entertaining half time show. The week ended with a dance sponsored by the Cheerleaders, featuring Holy Smoke, which drew a large crowd. Homecoming 1976 was a memorable event in the football season and the school year. Homecoming 55 Mustangs capture league crown Front ToBack: Brian Decker (Manager), Billy Gleussener (Manager). Duke Hoag (Manager), Ralph Mitchell, Steve Novak, Dave Birdsall, Bill Canfield, Rick Winters, Gerard Bourgeois, Brian Bronson, Tom Pasternak, Lyle Halbert. Coach Sterling, Kelly Collier, Jeff Wilcox, Ron Paster- nak, Chris Tabone, Andy Gutierrez, Mike Stone, Dave Stachina, Chuck Page, Coach Boyer. Bob Wells, Mike Tracy, Jeff Shampnois, Neil Halbert, Joe Benjamin, Adam Church, Sam Stone. Bob Mitchell, Tim Church, Jon Fichot, Brian Bourgeois, Joe Tabone, Perry Page, Bruce Page, Richard Henness. The Morris football team had an outstanding season this year with an 8-0 record, first capturing the Tri-Valley West crown, then defeating Springfield for the Tri-Valley League Championship. All their weeks of practice paid off as the Mustangs won the title hands down. The season closed with a dinner for players, parents, and cheerleaders, sponsored by the Morris Rotary Club. The 1977 team will lose eleven from the Class of '77, including Rick Winters, Ger- ard Bourgeois, Brian Bronson, Lyle Halbert, Tom Pasternak, Kelly Collier, and Bob Wells, who won the League MVP Trophy with a total of 206 points, but are left with tal- ented Juniors Mike Tracy, Ron Pasternak, and Dave Birdsall. Football 56 57 JV Cheerleaders While the football and basketball players are the main attraction at game time, there is another group out there that works equally hard. The Cheerleaders spend long hours perfecting cheers, jumps, and routines designed to lead the crowd in support of the players. Never a crucial moment passes without encouragement from the cheering section. The cheerleaders, led by their advisor, Mrs. Boggs, sponsored Homecoming Week, leading up to the 2nd Annual Homecoming Weekend. New cheers are learned at the D. C. A. Cheerleading Clinic, the destination of a yearly pilgrimage. Stacia Gregory Cheryl Royce Carol Collier Joyce Jones Linda Boyd Donna Foote Patty Rollins Diane Stachina 58 Mary Jane Miller Janet Boyd Janice Costello Wendy Wing Charlene Valentine Marie Akulonis Debbie Linton Brenda Bourgeois Absent: Dian Gorsira Varsity Cheerleaders 59 Student Council Back to Front: Dave Birdsall Chuck Page Andy Dugan Dave Sta china Steve Novak Janice Costello Matt Akulonis Joe Benjamin Deb Linton Brian Shelley Chris Case Donna Madison Diane Sta china Adam Church Mark Balbuena Stacia Gregory Jennifer Jones Absent: Brian Bronson Kelly Collier Joyce Quinn Paula Pegg Ar� ne Carroll 60 X Class of ‘77 62 63 Miss Drake and the duck cake Dear Senior Class of '77, Each class discovers new meaning in these words by Henry David Thoreau: If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a distant drummer. Let him step to the mu- sic which he hears, however measured or far away. To those of you who have worked hard and achieved success, I give you a pat on the back, a Well done! , and a wish for a good life. To those of you who step to Thoreau's distant drummer , I wish you happiness wherever the future finds you. What accomplishments your class can boast of! You had a ter- rific year in sports, winning the Tri-Valley League Champion- ship in football and kept your winning ways in basketball. Aca- demically, you had an outstanding record, winning five Regents Scholarships. I have so many memories of your class. I will never forget your play, THE TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, for the happy moments— —Charlene's lovely Japanese dance —Gee and Tom's wrestling match —Brian Bronson and Kelly, nose to nose —making the set down in the lounge (all that straw!) and the funny moments— —Becky's goat —Brian Shelley knocking on Brian Bronson's posterior and the disasters— —the night the set fell down! Thank you for all these memories, for the hours of unselfish work and for your own sweet selves. Affectionately, Marjorie Rogers 64 Class history The class of '77 started out as a cute bunch of kids in kindergarten. We fingerpainted, had milk and crackers to keep up our strength between naps, and went on an exciting field trip to the Morris Manor. In first grade Dian's infatuation with little red pencils became apparent, and we spent weeks learning that elemeno (lmno) was not a letter in the alphabet. We mastered subtraction in second grade, and realized our addiction to sour milk and stale crackers. Third grade saw us learning to write script and watering plants. We had reading groups and fought all the way to the cafeteria. Mrs. Hilsinger's class made rock candy and cottage cheese. Those of us in the trailer froze in fourth grade, and all the animals at the Utica Zoo met a few more when we went on our field trip. The Herkimer Diamond Mine was the scene for our fifth grade field trip. We decided that little diamonds only grew in the shade near water. Mrs. Meyer read us the cartoon filmstrip about the little Argen- tine mail plane for the 69th time, and Mr. Holcombe's class drew a mural of Washington at Valley Forge. In sixth grade Mr. and Mrs. Brodrick took the Safety Patrol to Washington, D. C. Skip got lost in the Smithsonian Institu- tion and Kelly and Charlene got benched for running along the hotel balcony. Seventh grade—we reached The Big Time! ! We had lots of study halls, lots of passes, and too much English. Proper grammar was totally foreign. We held our first class election and were finally allowed to go to a Dance. In eighth grade we decided we had been conned—school was not fun! Our yearly trip to the Farmer's Museum was getting boring. We had, however, built up an immunity to cafeteria food. Only a few cases of botulism and to- maine were evident. At last, we were freshmen. We tried out for cheerleading, went out for sports, and held our first class dance. We found that there were a lot of neat things we could say in French or German, and we warmed the benches for the upperclassmen. In tenth grade we had to face Mr. Stafford in history, where we learned that all the horror stories were but care- fully nurtured rumors. We had bake sales, and dissected all kinds of things in biology. Pam and Therese discovered that insides were pretty fun to look for. Brian Bronson kept singing, Good for you! on those rare occasions when we did something right. As eleventh graders, we had our permits or licenses, and it was the year of the Party. Stachinas bam was a great place to go. Lyle and Stan thrilled us with their performance as the Bionic Boy Scouts in our movie, and Vicky and Chris Tabone got to be ushers at Baccalaureate and Graduation. Now we're Seniors—at last—and still haven't quite grown up. We listened to Brian Shelley and Kelly read the announcements, and worked madly on our Senior Play, TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, trying to find a way to get a jeep on stage. Vicky became an exchange student and went to Sweden, from whence came Lars, OUR ex- change student. Thus the Class of '77 leaves Morris, still with many tales untold. 65 Samuel L. Benjamin A man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry. Susan L. Birdsall Some people are leaders, others are followers, but I make my own road. Keith B. Balbuena The time that I've lost in wooing, in watching and pursuing the light that lies in woman's eyes, has been my heart's undoing. Brian L. Bronson Commit the oldest sins the newest kinds of ways. Gerard Bourgeois A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Cheryl L. Card On with the dance! Let joy be unconfin'd; no sleep till morn. 68 Nancy DeLuca A cheerful word, a carefree smile. With laughter bubbling all the while. Jannet E. Eklund The world belongs to the enthusiast who keeps her cool. Michael A. DeLuca Life is short, so I must play. 69 Rebecca Fisher Laura E. Fategoni The first sigh of love is the last of wisdom. Those are our best friends, in whose presence we are able to be our best selves. William J. Goodier Father calls me William, Sister calls me Will, Mother calls me Willie, But the fellows call me Bill. 70 Dian Gorsira A friend is someone who knows all about you, and likes you in spite of it. David L. Gregory The unexpected doesn't always happen, but when it does, it generally happens when you are least expecting it. Pamela J. Goodspeed Good humor makes all things tolerable. 71 Ronald F. Hansen Do not pass a temptation lightly by-- it may never come again. I try to play as many games as games there are. Lyle L. Halbert 72 Lars J. Liljeroth Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. Chris L. Linton He who knows and knows he knows, he is wise--follow him. David M. Joy When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even third rank. 73 Wesley J. Miller When I work, I work hard; When I talk, I talk a lot; And when I think, I fall asleep. Wendy R. McGillis She liked whate'er she looked on, and her notes went everywhere. Get your facts first, and then you can distort 'em as much as you please. Ralph W. Mitchell 74 75 Butler E. Quintin Joyce M. Quinn In the midst of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. Here he comes again, head high and smiling, shakin' down the world , playin' it cool. Therese Randall The devil hath the power to assume a pleasing shape. 76 Brian K. Shelley The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others. James Romberger The artist does not see things as they are, but as he is. Duke E. Smith You ain't seen nothin' yet, folks. Samuel R. Stone David S. Sorenson He who loves not wine, women, and song Remains a fool his whole life long. Nature made him, and then broke the mold. Stanley R. Stone I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. 78 Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. Tina M. Talbot Christopher J. Tabone I may have my faults, but being wrong isn't one of them. Jon Tourtellotte Not that I love study less, but I love fun more. 79 Charlene R. Valentine Timothy E. Utter The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong-- but that's the way to bet. If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I'd like to do is to save every day till eternity passes away, just to spend them with you. The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business. tobert J. Wells Donald Wing One of these bright young men, Runnin' out after the fun; One of these bright young men, Chasin' the sun. Jeffrey L. Wilcox The woods were made for the hunter of dreams, The brooks for the fishes of song. Wendy S. Wing Why should we break up our snug and pleasant party? 81 Cindy L. Young Better to be small and shine than to be big and cast a shadow. 82 Exchange student This year we again had the pleasure of having an exchange student in the Senior Class, Lars Liljeroth from Stockholm, Sweden. He has many interests, including soccer, squash, ice hockey, volleyball, table tennis, and basketball. Lars has participated in various school activities. In the Senior Play, THE TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, he was a Villager, speaking Okinawan with a Swedish accent. He is a member of the Ski Club, and joined the Class in the Trip to New York. Upon returning to Sweden, he will attend school for another two years before entering the Navy. Lars is a friendly person with a terrific personality, and we'll miss him when he has gone. We wish him the best of luck in the future, and hope he'll always remember his year at Morris. 83 Exchange Student I arrived in Sweden on Friday the 13th of August, 1976, I wasn't sure what to ex- pect because all I knew was what I had read in books and seen in pictures. Sometimes these two sources prove to be unreliable, but in this case they weren't. Sweden is a beautiful country, both picturesque and clean. Most of the people are friendly and very interested in learning about America. Many times, when I'm talking witn a Swede he is so amazed with my hair that he 'forgets' to listen to what I’m saying! I live on an island next to Stockholm called Lidingo, with a population about the same as Oneonta. There are two gymnasiums on Lidingo, (a Swedish upper high school is called a gymnasium) Hersby and Gangsatra. I, along with four other Americans, at- tend Gangsatra. I am in the Samhallsvetenskap (social) line, the second year. While I have been in Sweden I have lived with two families. In the first family I was an only child and it just didn't work out, so in November I moved to a new family. My new family, Skoglunds, is a wonderful and a warm family, two 'brothers' and two 'sis- ters'! The weather here is absolutely wonderful in the summer and just below average in winter. January in Stockholm is warmer than in Morris, but I guess it's because of the sea. School is OK, but I must say that it's not a place that I like to spend all my time because there are so many other things to see. I'm having a fantastic time here in Swe- den, and going-home time is coming much too quickly, but truthfully, 'There's no place like home. 'Best wishes and have fun to the Class of '77. A classmate abroad, Vicky and testament We, the Class of 1977, being of fairly sound mind and body, do hereby dispense and distribute our most prized worldly possessions—both real and imaginary—as follows: LAURA FATEGONI leaves her prize-winning Hot Rod to the Gumball Rally Hall of Fame. SAM BENJAMIN leaves the school some peace and quiet at last. RON HANSEN leaves the basketball court—and his playing ability—to George. CHARLENE VALENTINE leaves Mr. Gregory her patience and understanding of Physics. CHRIS LINTON leaves Deb a new pair of socks for basketball season. TIM UTTER leaves his basketball playing ability to Dave Birdsall. BECKY FISHER leaves Margie all the guys at the skating rink. BRIAN BRONSON leaves his Bari and his good behavior record for anyone to try to break. KEITH BALBUENA leaves Mike Tracy second place in the 100 ana 200-yard dash. VICKI SMITH leaves Megan and Janet the night Chicago died . LYLE HALBERT leaves Gerard, Brian, and Tom the memories of all their days of hell-raising. SAM STONE leaves his snorts skills to Grundy. (He needs 'em). DIAN GORSIRA leaves with nothing to leave, so now she's gone with nothing left. LARS LILJEROTH leaves an autographed pair of soccer cleats for the girls to fight over. RALPH MITCHELL leaves his height to Dave Birdsall and Andy Dugan. CINDY YOUNG leaves the Chicken Factory to Heather and Julie, and her great athletic ability to Deb, Marie, and Donna. JEFF WILCOX leaves his skiing ability to Ruth Martin, his track records to Paul Rozelle, and all his love to Mrs. Lieb. TOM PASTERNAK leaves his basketball skills to Ron. PAM GOODSPEED hopefully leaves Cindy Moore no more nights wasted in a snowbank. BOB WELLS leaves the football team to Woody. BRIAN SHELLEY leaves the trumpet section three or four ledger lines above the staff, Patty Rollins a few letters from her Senator, and Denise Rozelle a few green stars. JOYCE QUINN generously leaves a book of Special Instructions to Mrs. MacKenzie, a Thesaurus to Heather and Julie, and a Publisher's address to Miss Lund so she can sell her Memoirs of Accounting Class. MIKE DELUCA leaves Jimmy Joy his starting position in football—left to him by Jerry Randall—since he didn't use it. KELLY COLLIER leaves Roman Gabriel (Mike Tracy) a soccer ball and ten dollars for miscellaneous expenses. SUE BIRDSALL came as one, but leaves as two. BILL GOODIER leaves Joe Benjamin with no couch to throw up on. DAVE PARKER leaves his BOCES-skipping ability to Jim Joy. JANICE COSTELLO leaves Brenda Bourgeois pretzels, a hair on her tongue, and a lot of great times; and to Deb Linton, the same town boys and some more great times. WES MILLER leaves his ability to sleep through class to anyone who thinks he can get away with it. DAVID JOY leaves his nieces and nephews to terrorize what teachers he has left behind. NANCY DELUCA leaves her soccer talent to all the freshmen and her orthopedic nursing shoes to Ward 7. SKIP QUENTIN leaves Ron Pasternak his very own book about fixing motorcycles. DUKE SMITH leaves Mr. Couden two more years with Woody. WENDY WING leaves Janet Boyd the memories of all they've shared since 1972. STANLEY STONE leaves Morris Central to Michael and his rotten doughnuts. THERESE RANDALL leaves her Colorguard uniform to Denise, even though it doesn't fit. JIM ROMBERGER leaves sneaking cigarettes and paranoia to Ray and the Phuture Phreaks of America. ROGER MURPHY leaves the school to anyone who will take it. TINA TALBOT leaves her dynamic serve and great scoring ability to Theresa Hoffman. CHERYL CARD leaves the Roller Rink and R. H. to Margie Fisher. JANNET EKLUND leaves Marg and Bev the front seat of her car, and Cheryl her Good and Plenty's. DAVID GREGORY leaves his skipping ability to anyone who thinks he can handle it and still graduate. Signed and Officially Sealed, Witnessed by those who have already given their all. Fats Vick Pam Eunie Mumblebee Gee Sam Sweetpea Wellsey Wes Turkey Chris Unky Stony Maynard Dave Tina Don Char Di Quinnie Nance Cher Dave Chris Lars Mike Skip Jet Jon Tim Wolfe Kodge Duke Dave Rick Fish Younger Sue Wendy Norman Jeff Bill Stan Keith Nugget Park Therese 85 Don't try to talk me out of it! Who's got the Twelve Star Batata? No ... I don't notice any- thing peculiar ... Now, what were those lines again . . . ? You no worry, Boss, we right behind you. Don't try to confuse me, Fisby, I won't have it! 86 The Senior Play, THE TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON, demanded much effort and diligence, but it was all worthwhile as the audience laughed and applauded in appre- ciation. Taking place during the Occupation of Okinawa after WWII, most of the cast was required to speak a Japanese dialect peculiar to that area, but after much practice the villagers actually seemed fluent in that language. Kelly Collier, Brian Shelley, and Charlene Valentine held the major roles, support- ed by Brian Bronson, David Joy, and Duke Smith. An equally important cast member was a fairly cooperative and only slightly temperamental goat. An authentic Japanese dance performed by Charlene Valentine, an exciting wrestling match between Tom Pasternak and Gerard Bourgeois, and a rousing rendition of She'll Be Cornin' Round the Mountain sung by the villagers of Tobiki added to the show. Set construction was complicated. A jeep, an August moon, a backdrop of Tobiki Village, a bamboo office, a cherry tree, and a teahouse were just some of the things that had to be built. The end result was realistic and effective. Much credit goes to Di- rector Mrs. Rogers, Assistant Director Laura Fategoni, and Stage Manager Miss Drake, Mrs. Rogers' student teacher. 87 BRIAN BRONSON Football—1,2,3,4 Wrestling—2,3 Band—1,2,3,4 Student Council--1,2,3,4 Student Council President—4 Senior Play--4 Class President--2 Audio Visual— 1,2 Stage Band—1,2,3,4 All-County Band—1,2 BOCES— 3,4 BUTLER QUINTIN Rifle Club—2,3 Senior Play—4 Gymnastics—1,4 JANNET EKLUND GAA—1 Senior Play—4 C olorguard — 1,2,3,4 Soccer—3,4 JON TOURTELLOTTE Rifle Club—1 Senior Play--4 LYLE HALBERT Football--1,2,3,4 Chorus—1 Senior Play--4 Track S Field—1,2,4 TIM MARICLE Chorus—3,4 RONALD HANSEN Baseball—1,3 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Sectionals—1,2,3,4 Student Council—1 Cross C ountry—2,3,4 Track G Field—1,2,3 SAM STONE Foot ball--1,2 Baseball—1,2,3,4 Rifle Club—1 Gymnastics- -1,2 Track Field—1,2 SUE BIRDSALL Baseball--2,4 FHA—1,2 GAA—4 DON WING Football—1 ROGER MURPHY Football—4 Library Club—1 Senior Play--4 VidioClub—1,2,3,4 DAVID GREGORY Audio Visual—1,2 DAVID JOY Band—1,2,3,4 Chorus— 1,2,3,4 Majorette—4 Honor Society—4 Senior Play—4 Stage Band—1,2,3,4 All-County Band—2,3,4 All-County Chorus— 1,2,3 Hartwick Interstate Choir—4 Gymnastics— 1,2,3,4 Ski Club—2 DAVE SORENSON Football—1,2,3,4 Baseball--1,3 Wrestling—1 SAM BENJAMIN Baseball—1,2,3,4 Basketball— 1,2 Sectionals—2 Yearbook—1 Audio Visual—1 Cross-Country— 1 Track—2 GERARD BOURGEOIS Football—1,2, 3,4 Baseball--1,2,3,4 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Senior Play—4 Gymnastics—2,3,4 TOM PASTERNAK Football—1,2,3,4 Wrestling—1,2,3,4 Varsity Club—1,2,3,4 Senior Play—4 Track--1,2,4 Gymnastics- -2,3,4 BOCES—4 VICA—4 TINA TALBOT Volleyball—3 GAA—1,3 Softball—3,4 NANCY DELUCA Chorus—3,4 Senior Play—4 BOCES—4 C olorguard—3,4 Ensemble—3,4 Soccer—3,4 DAVID PARKER Football--2 Senior Play--4 BOCES—3,4 CHERYL CARD FHA—1,2 Library Club—1 Senior Play--4 C olorguard—3 BOCES—3,4 KELLY COLLIER Football—1,3,4 Baseball--1,2,3,4 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Band—1,2,3,4 Chorus—1,2,3,4 Sectionals—3,4 Student Council— 1,3,4 Senior Play—4 Stagehand— 1,2,3,4 All-County Band—1 All-County Chorus—2,3,4 All-Star Drummer—3 (Auburn Jazz Festival) CINDY YOUNG GAA—1,2,3,4 Volleyball—2,3,4 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Soccer—1,2,3,4 Softball—1,2,3,4 BILL GOODIER Football—3 Sectionals— 1 Yearbook—1,2 Senior Play—4 Audio Visual—1 Track—2,3 Cross-Country—2 BOCES—3,4 Baseball Statistics—2 Gymnastics--! 88 JOYCE QUINN GAA--1,2,3 Basketball— 1 Soccer—1,2,3 Field Hockey--2 Band--1,2,3,4 FHA—1,2 Honor Society—2,3 Library Club—1 Student Council—4 Yearbook—2,3,4 Yearbook Editor--3,4 Class Treasurer—1 Class Secretary—1,2,3 Class President—4 Senior Play—4 WES MILLER Baseball--4 Baskeball—1,2,3,4 Varsity Club—4 JIM ROMBERGER Yearbook Artist—1,2,3,4 PAM GOOD SPEED FHA—1 Colorguard—1,2,3 BOCES—3,4 CHRIS TABONE Football—3,4 Basketball— 1 Wrestling—3,4 Student Council—3 Senior Play—4 Class President—3 Track—1,2 TIM UTTER Baseball—1,2 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Rifle Club—1 RALPH MITCHELL Football—4 Baseball—1,2,3,4 Basketball—2 Chorus—4 Senior Play—4 Class Treasurer—2 Cross Country— 1 Track—1,2,4 WENDY WING GAA— 1,2,3,4 Volleyball--4 Soccer—1,4 Cheerleading— 1,2,3,4 Chorus—1 FHA—1 Student Council—2,3 Senior Play--4 Colorguard—1 BECKY FISHER FHA—1,2 Senior Play—4 Colorguard—2,3 BOCES—3,4 JEFF WILCOX Football—1,2,3,4 Baseball— 1,3 Chorus—1,2,4 Yearbook—1,2,3 Audio-Visual—1 Track—1,2,4 Gymnastics- -2,4 CHRIS LINTON Football—3 Senior Play--4 Track G Field—2,4 STANLEY STONE Football—1 Basketball—1 Chorus—1,2,3 Senior Play—4 Gymnastics— 1,2,3,4 LAURA FATEGONI Student Council—2,3 Yearbook—2 Senior Play—4 Class Vice President—3 Class Secretary Treasurer- Track—4 ROBERT WELLS Football—2, 3,4 Baseball—1,2,3,4 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Sectionals—2,3,4 Senior Play- -4 MIKE DELUCA Senior Play—4 BOCES—3,4 BRIAN SHELLEY Football—2 Baseball- -1,2,3,4 Band— 1,2,3,4 Chorus— 1,2,3,4 Student Council—3,4 Yearbook—2,3 Senior Play--4 Class Vice-President—4 Audio Visual—1,2 Stage Band—1,2,3,4 Hartwick Interstate Wind Ensemble -3,4 Area All-State—2,3 All-County--1,2 NYSSMA Solo Competition—2,3,4 Auburn Jazz Festival All-Star—3 Boys State — 3 RICK WINTERS Football--1,2,3,4 Baseball- -1,2,3,4 Volleyball—1 Basketball—1,2,3 Sectionals—1,2,3 Student Council—3 DIAN GORSIRA Volleyball—2 Cheer leading— 1,4 FHA—1,2 GAA—2 Yearbook—2,3,4 Senior Play—4 Colorguard—1,2,3 Soccer—4 Track—1,2 JANICE COSTELLO GAA—1,2,3,4 Soccer—1,2,3 Volleyball—3,4 Basketball— 1,2,3,4 Cheer leading- -1,3,4 Band—1,2,3,4 Chorus— 1,2,3,4 Sectionals—3 Student Council—4 Senior Play--4 Colorguard—1,2,3,4 Colorguard Captain—2,3,4 Cheerleading Captain—4 Saturday Seminars--3 Interstate—4 Ensemble—3,4 89 In memory of Dale L. Delong Dale was a tribute to us all. We will always remember him with great admira- tion. He was an inspiration to everyone because of the courage he possessed. 90 Class Prophecy Although fate cannot be accurately predicted, let us make a wild attempt at prophesying what the Class of 1977 might be doing in years to come. SAM BENJAMIN —being starting shortstop for the Yankees, batting .310—and having no one know about it! BECKY FISHER—getting her kicks driving 60 m.p.h. through Ilion Gorge ... in a 20 m.p.h. speed limit. SUE BTRDSALL—teaching Mr. Clinton the finer points of Driver Ed.« as well as the rest of us. DON WING—leaving school and going out into the world as a professional trouble-maker. GERARD BOURGEOIS—riding his Honda into the sunset, followed by his harem on camels. JON TOURTELLOTTE—becoming the head cook and eventual owner of the entire Burger King chain. BOB WELLS—becoming a Major League baseball player and beating Hank Aaron's home run record. CHARLENE VALENTINE—becoming Ms. Wells and raising star football players and short cheerleaders. PAM GOODSPEED—continuing the good times with her friends—especially on weekends. DAVID JOY—leaving home to become a professional doctor, babysitter, or something. BRIAN BRONSON—beating the entire Russian wrestling team in Moscow in 1980 by consumption of his delicious, nutritious new breakfast cereal. DAVID PARKER—working as an Official Driving Instructor, always remembering to signal his intent but forgetting to carry his license. DUKE SMITH—making the Big Time as a blocker for the Dallas Cowboys and doing John Wayne imitations on the side. RICK WINTERS—becoming an auto mechanic and winning the World Championship Burping Contest. RON HANSEN—preparing to enter the 1980 Olympics as a long-distance runner. DAVID GREGORY—becoming a nuclear physicist and blasting off for the sun to discover new life. CHRIS LINTON—fighting with Billie Jean over court reservations. . .and winning. WES MILLER—signing a twelve-year contract with CBS for the star role of Count Dracula in AS THE BUBBLE POPS. JEFF WILCOX—being class conventioneer, and eventually the Democratic National Chairman. TINA TALBOT—leading a somewhat successful campaign to promote volleyball as the national sport. TOM PASTERNAK—winning the wrestling gold medal in 1980 and defecting with Olga to Siberia. TANNET EKLUND—becoming a Mad Chemist and blowing up the world ... if not herself first. LYLE HALBERT—winning the Bionic Boy Scout Tricycle Race and starring in a new and unique series entitled THE BIONIC BOY SCOUT. DIAN GOR SIR A--cornering the market in little red pencils and finally unloading them—better late than never. JOYCE QUINN—becoming a famous journalist and sending autographed novels, posters, and humble fan letters to Miss Huntington. BILL GOODIER—owning his own restaurant chain (“Bill’s Bicarbonate Beanery ) and selling Rolaids on the side. JIM ROMBERGER—inciting a riot in the Louvre over a controversial work of art. LAURA FATEGONI—trying to drive in the Indy 500, but settling for the Gum Ball Rally instead. KELLY COLLIER—being principal of his own school, leader of Ills own band, and watching those skyrockets in flight. CHERYL CARD—always getting a negatory on that call to Stonybrook. TIM UTTER—forcing the Tri-Valley Leagur to reconsider its no dunking rule. MIKE DELUCA—starting his own Demolition Derby after drag racing with Mr. Clinton—and losing. LARS LILJEROTH—enlisting in the Navy and carrying out secret missions for the government. VICKY SMITH—becoming an oceanographer and speaking to the fish in Swedish. DAVE SORENSON—becoming a champion driver ... at least of bumper cars. RALPH MITCHELL—growing another two feet and becoming a basketball player. THERESE RANDALL—going on to become Robert Redford's private secretary and passing notes in shorthand. ROGER MURPHY—becoming Secretary of Agriculture in Alaska. WENDY WING—becomin a D, C. A. Cheerleading Instructor, and growing her hair like Rapunzel. NANCY DELUCA—waiting for the next Fair Week to pick up two more winners, but finally settling down as Head Nurse at Medical Center with a lifetime subscription to Soap Opera Digest. CHRIS TABONE—eventually becoming an interpreter for the U. N., speaking English, French, and Okinawan. SAM STONE—becoming another Jack Nicklaus and winning all the major golf tournaments. CINDY YOUNG—emerging as the second Babe Didrickson of this century. (And they thought it would never happen!) SKIP QUINTIN—entering the Skip Quintin Look-Alike Contest . • • and winning second place. JANICE COSTELLO—taking time off from her rewarding career in Physical Therapy to become Farrah Fawcett-Ma- jors' stunt woman. STANLEY STONE—becoming a nurse and giving speeches around the world on proper foot care. 91 The Autumn Leaves The leaves are turning color now. Beautiful colors all about, Red and yellow and bright orange. The cold, blustery north wind comes. The poor leaves are blown all about, 'Til at last they fall to the ground. Leaves I love leaves. They show such life, Like people in many ways. The snow comes to blanket the leaves. To cover them for the winter 'Til the next spring will come again. Betty Lou Bronson Man Active, cautious Sleeping, eating, working Wishing for his success Winning Carol Mitchell They change with every new season As people change Through their stages of life, First as a little green bud So little and still. Not knowing about the world outside. Then they spring to life In a world of adventures All new to them. Then they come to their colors So bright and gay, Their fullest stage of life. Those Poor Teeth Halloween is a time for Trick or Treating, And that's the time your teeth take a beating. Everytime you eat a sweet your teeth say, You should eat meat. And in a while you'll have to see the Dentist about a cavity. Cindy Card But, as they dry and fall. Dying v ery slowly, They know they will be re- placed- -sometime. Ann Pasternak As I look at the tree, I marvel at it's great old age and wisdom. Chris Linton The morning breaks the dark of night when mountains bow down to the bright, early sun. Then at dusk, the sun bows back to the courteous hills. Ellen Sokolowski Back to Front: Richard Henness (Manager), Dave Birdsall, Tim Utter, Andy Dugan, Coach Shackel- Mike r cy SteOUr e°1S 7 C°Ilier’ Da“ Cmmb’ Ron Pasternak Chuck P ge, varsity basketball 95 Back to Front: Matt Akulonis, Mike Morton, Perry Page, Mike Gorsira, David Collison, CoachBoy- er. Doug Martin (Manager), Brian Bourgeois, Chris Case, Jim Martin, Bill Canfield, Kevin Young. Tim Carol, Andy Gutierrez, Mike Chase. J.V. Basketball Morris 49 New Berlin 48 Morris 67 Cherry Valley. . . . . , 152 Morris 61 Gilbertsville ...... 53 Morris 71 S. New Berlin ,41 Morris 45 Edmeston ,56 Morris 53 Otselic Valley 46 Morris 55 Franklin 46 Morris . ... . 76 Mount Upton 86 Morris 47 New Berlin. 63 Morris 63 Mount Upton 85 Morris 41 Gilbertsville 58 Morris 50 S. New Berlin ,30 Morris ..... 59 Franklin ,45 Morris ..... 57 Otselic Valley 54 Morris ..... 53 Laurens 66 96 97 Prince Charming? Well, yes, I might have met him ... . . solemnly promise to live up to the ideals of the Groundhog Patrol . . . Oh Clyde, you dance divinely! ALL my men wear English Leather . . . 98 Autographs Penny Quintin Jennifer Jones Joyce Jones Ann Psternak Cindy Moore Brenda Shelley Cheryl Royce Danta Quintin Diane Stachina Lisa Walling Carol Collier Jeanne Valentine Donna Madison JV Volleyball 100 Varsity Volleyball Charlene Valentine Marie Akulonis Janice Costello Ruth Martin Deb Linton Diane Stachina Wendy Wing Megan Smith Cindy Young 101 Chris Tabo ne Jon Fichot Bob Mitchell Kevin Mitchell Wrestling Team 102 Yearbook Staff Clockwise: Patrick Tkaczow, Bruce Page, Dion Gorsira, Tim Church Mark Balbuena, Donna Foote, Joyce Quinn, Front to Back: Denise Rozelle, Lisa Walling, Stacia Gregory. Jennifer Jones, Penny Quintin, Cindy Moore, Joyce Quinn, Janice Costello, John Wheeler. Adam Church, Scott Parker, Peggy Quintin, Diana Gunther, Paula Pegg. Brian Shelley, Neil Halbert, Pat Tkazcow, Tim Carroll, Doug Martin, Jon Fichot, Donald Holdridge. Heather Quinn, Mr. Fisher, Tim Church, David Collison. Absent: Kelly Collier. Senior Band The Senior Ban con by Mr. Fisher, meets thug times a week, practicing foft concerts and parades. Each member of Concert Band is al so either in Marching or Stage Band, and some participate in all three. The band has a win and spring concert, sharing th Spotlight with the Junior Band. The Concert Band also com- petes at Sherburne. Although losing seniors Brian Bronson, Kelly Collier, Janice Costello, Dave Joy, Joyce Quinn and Brian Shelley, there are plenty of talented players to succeed them. Front to Back: Mel- anie Quinn, Carol Collier, Diane Sta- china. David Joy, Betty Bronson, Brenda Shelley, Jeanne Valentine, Julie Jones. Brian Bronson, Dave Stachina, Nancy Thompson, Carolyn Walling, Becky El- liott, Chris Case, Ruth Martin. Paul Rozelle, Mike Chase, Jennie Quinn, Jeff Cameron, Duke Hoag, Jim Martin. John Cobb, Donna Foote, Cheryl Royce, Curt Stewart, Barry Shelley. 104 Compliments of THE CARRIAGE INIM 'e 4 . • flsss m J ll•l•lll■ll■l• ii 105 Seventh Grade Basketball Back to Front: Willie Harkenreader Frank Sorensen Butch Beckwith John Cobb Charles Henness Kenny Harris Donald Alger Jay Quintin Billy Gleussener Brian Decker Duke Hoag Eighth Grade Basketball Back to Front: Kelly Dugan John Wheeler Danny Utter David Norton John Weidman Doug Martin Barry Spaulding John Gregory David DeLuca Ed Colburn Kevin Mitchell Chris Fisher Ralph Goodier 106 107 All the Resident's Men Ski club Front to Back: Linda Boyd, Doug Martin, Terri McGillis, Cindy Roberts, Kenny Harris, Donna Madison, Stacia Gregory, Ruth Martin, Mrs. Martin, Cheryl Royce. Megan Smith, Janet Eklund, Jim Martin, Donna Foote, Billy Boggs, Carol Collier, Billy Gleussener, Karen See. Christine Laubmeier, John Gregory, Mark Bal- buena, Jim Harris, Lars Liljeroth. Janice Cos- tello, Dan Crumb, Dian Gorsira, Chris Case. Think snow 108 Mr. Rollins Guidance Mr. Broderick Administration Mr. Laba District Principal School Board: Mr. Cameron Mr. Harris Mrs. Guller Mr. Matteson Mr. Novak Mrs. Olsen First Grade Mrs. Dutcher First Grade Mrs. Dixson Kindergarten Mrs. Boyd Mrs- Torrey Second Grade Second Grade Mrs. Weisberger Third Grade Mrs. Douglas Fourth Grade Mr. Holcombe Fifth Grade Mrs. Coady Third Grade in Mrs. Ryder Fourth Grade Mrs. Tremlett Fifth Grade Mrs. Martin Physical Education Mr. Boyer Physical Education 112 Mrs. Haight Sixth Grade Mrs. Perkins Sixth Grade Mr. Couden English Mr. Shackleton Math Mrs. MacKenzie English Mrs. Kristofik Math Mrs. Rogers English 113 Mr. Leahy Social Studies Mr. Gregory Science I Mr. Stafford Social Studies 0 Mrs. Case Science 114 Mrs. Foote Library 115 Mrs. Herrick Music Mr. Fisher Music Mrs. Lieb Language Mrs. Crumb Home Economics 116 Mrs. Burnett Reading Miss Lund Business 117 Mrs. Miller Aide Mr. Wiggins Aide Mrs. Dodge Nurse Mrs. Valentine Secretary Mrs. Winters Treasurer Mrs. Bourgeois Secretary Mrs. Ann Tkaczow, Ms. Mona Moore, Mrs. Betty Mc- Gowan, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Mrs. Ruth Miller Jim McNitt, Carl Utter, Spiel Goodier, Warren Card 119 Mrs Boggs Reading Mrs Russell Home Economics 120 Mrs. George First Grade Mrs. Kroeger Reading Snowflake I was walking down the street one day in early winter. I happened then to meet a snowflake falling. It seemed to slow somewhat, and I stopped to take a look. It landed gently on my hand, as if to say, Just look! I saw the dainty design in the layered flake. It seemed to shine as a person's glowing smile. I felt as if it was saying good-bye as it melted away. I paused to think to myself of things it tried to say. Elisse Walling As winter's snow kills summer flowers with it's hand, A new world begins. Mark Balbuena Snow came this morning then the sun came out to shine white snow is now green Matt Akulonis The sun has risen, a life is born. To others, an end, a time to mourn. The sun is climbing into the sky, To reach its height, and then to die. The sun is high, life is young. Children will grow to have much fun. The sun is peaked, young hearts will race. Children are born to find a place. The Judgement Day's winds will blow When it is time for us to go. The sun is on its final trek. Nothing can possibly bring it back. The sun is setting, the sky is red. I am no more, because I'm dead. Jennifer Jones An icy crystal falls silently down to earth where it becomes lost. Tim Church Fear ye not, oh Christmas tree, 'Cause you are not quite right for me. No, the tree that I adore Will be tall, and strong, and much, much more. Maria Marzocco 121 Yes? ns Acting experience? Well, I don t like to brag, but . . . A Moment of Silent Meditation Autographs Your instant replays tor 2001... photography by Varden for the total approach to a better yearbook your official yearbook photographer 124 1977 Morrisanian Staff Leo Gravesen P T Variety Store—New Berlin, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickens Best wishes to the Class of '77 from John's Bowl-O-Drome—New Berlin, N.Y. Blu-Kote Stables—Morris, N.Y. Miguel J. Farentino Donna Madison New Berlin Television Appliance Mr. and Mrs. C. Clifton Irene Palmer The Craftsmen—Oneonta, N.Y. The Golden Rooster—Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta Pharmacy—209 Main Street, Oneonta, N.Y. Edward Teleky Jeweler, Inc. Watch Jewelry Repair—Oneonta, N.Y. Henderson’s—Oneonta, N.Y. Matthew’s Apparel—Main Street, Oneonta, N.Y. McPhail’s Pharmacy—179 Main Street, Oneonta, N.Y. Best wishes to the Class of '77 from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tracy Congratulations from Bill’s Sport Shop—Oneonta, N.Y. James Harris Mr. and Mrs. John Liberatore Colorado and Clover 125 CAMPING CENTER 168 MAIN STREET ONEONTA, NEW YORK 13820 Z DIAL: 607-432-3791 1, MOP. Worran 6 Cotharina Kioubar £ ot Eat At Our Famous Health Bar Restaurant . Your Complete Department Store In Central New York Featuring Nationally Recognized Brands At Prices To Please 155-65 Main Street :: Oneonta, N.Y. :: Phone 432-6000 STEVENS HARDWARE CO., INC. 153 Main Street Oneonta, New York Sporting Goods Snowmobiles Compliments Of Compliments Of DYKES DRUG COMPANY THE 11. RICHER CO., INC. David J. Deal—Harold S. Deal New Berlin, N.Y. New Berlin, N.Y. Best Wishes” 126 Compliments Of Congratulations To The Class Of 1977 AGWAY PETROLEUM CORP. THE ALPINE SKI HUT 38 Genesee Street, New Berlin, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Best Wishes To The Class Of 1977 Best Of Luck From From GABRIEL HARRIS JEWELERS, TODD’S CLOTHING SHOP INC. New Berlin, N.Y. 13411 Regards From: WEBB SONS INC. New Berlin, N.Y. 13411 Sherburne, N.Y. 13460 Phone (607) 847-2733 Phone (607) 674-2533 Lumber Manufacturers, Wholesalers And Retailers, Building Supply Retailers, Building Contractors, Problem Solvers 127