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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1981 volume:

W MORRISANIAN 1981 THESE ARE OUR STUDENTS Posterity upon, the school is hurled: The late, the tousle-head,, the tightly curled, The fat, the thin, the impertinent, the shy. The failure, and the darling who ranks high; The black, the white, the brown, the golden-haired. The always ready and the unprepared; The timid and the quiet and the loud. The earnest and the docile and the proud. On art, on business, or on beauty bent; For clothing trades or foods the parents sent The pretty and the homely and the sad. The sick, the disobedient, the too glad. The bold, the sleepy-eyed, the sweater-clad. The sweet and the demure, the especially clean. The playful, the athletic, the young queen. The little and the tall, the spoiled, neglected. Here's every phase of family life reflected. These are our joys and troubles, you perceive. These are our students; may they stay, not leave. Prudence M. Veatch, Buffalo. Education Journal,New York State Education, February, 1952. A NEW LOOK A tangle of scaffolding grew up around the building as the workmen began replacing drafty old windows with new airtight ones. Two students, Martha Gorton and Lisa Raymond, consider scxne of the changes that have taken place at MCS this year. Many students began school in September in classrooms with unpainted walls and windows covered with plastic. This year the first and second graders' windows to the world were reduced to save winter heating expenses. 2 As students returned from a weekend to resume their educational goals, they discovered an unfamiliar parasite entwined about the school. Beginning school in the fall we found the ceilings tom out and a spiderweb of metal stretching from wall to wall. Our yearbook theme, A New Look , is addressed to the many changes that are taking nlace at MCS this year. One of the most obvious changes is in the school's appearance. When we returned this fall, the nrogram to re- novate the building was in full swing. Amid this tumultuous dis- array, three new teachers found their way to Morris; Mr. Wilcox as band director and Mr. Feleppa and Mrs. Bourgeois as English teachers. Mrs. Bosco moved to the reading room and Mrs. Boggs relocated to the third grade. The yearbook has also taken on a new look . The cover states our theme which serves to unify the book. The format has also changed by the addition of full page spreads. The class section includes cony written by the students and highlights group projects. We intend this book to serve as a document of the new look that is part of our school life. A New Administration A new administration for M.C.S. which goes with the New Look of our school. Mr. Percy Cameren, Pres.,Mr.Warren Ryther 3rd, V.P., Mr. Lynn Harris, Mr. Nicholas DeLuca, Mr. Eugene Quintin. Dedication Pick of the crop. A hard and dedicated worker After 13 years of dedicated service to the school and com- munity, Carl Utter retired last year. He is now vacationing in Florida, enjoying his hard earned rest, fishing and camping. The school will never forget Carl Utter, and is deeply appreciative of the many years he spent with us. Now that's retirement. Carl takes a stroll through his garden. 5 Argentina presents Our exchange student, Guillermo Roberto DePiero, came to Morris in September all the way from Tres Arro- yos, Argentina; about 300 miles south of Buenos Aires, the country's capital. He has two older sisters, Maria Isabel and Maria Ines, who live in Buenos Aires. One is studying to be a veterinarian and the other an architect. Guillermo's father, Roberto Luis Jose, is a veterinarian and his mother, Sara Ines, a principal of a pri- vate school in their town. To this auspi- cious career he will then devote his life. ...Guillermo would like to thank the following families for helping him enjoy his pleasant stay in the good old U.S. of A.: The Dugan Family (Sept, to Nov. ) The Boggs Family (Nov. to Feb.) The Gleussner Family (Feb. to Apr.) The Wheeler Family (Apr. to July) LASTLY, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1981 ENJOYED HAVING GUILLERMO ( BILL ) AS ONE OF THEIR PEERS. Guillermo attends a private secondary Catholic school and after graduation in the United States, he will attend three more months of school in Argentina, where he will officially gra- duate. Guillermo then plans to enroll in oceanography courses in a Buenos Aires What we do Homecoming This year's Homecoming was a well planned and successful event. It all began on Wednesday, October 1st, which was Get Excited Day! Everyone participated by signing their names to a poster to show their snirit. This was followed with a Burn 'Em Up Day and 'Legal1 Hat Day. On Friday a luncheon was held for all sports players. It was also Good Luck Day and we showed it by hanging a big horseshoe poster and putting the players' names on it. We had plenty of activities going on through out the week. Friday night at the pep rally there were lots of students and narents who participated to show their support. Then Saturday came rolling in and everybody was fired up to go! The game started off great and although the Mustangs fell behind they still fought for everything they had until the end which proved they didn't give up easily. After the game all sports players and parents were invited to a banquet held by the cheerleaders at Mrs. Boggs' house. Saturday night there was a dance which was fun for all. The cheerleaders did a great job of planning Homecoming 1980. To show our appreciation, the players and cheerleaders would like to thank all participants. Brenda Benjamin, 1980 Homecoming Queen. Mr. Naples announces the 1980 Homecoming Queen. Gina Bryant 1st runner up. 8 A Hard Struggle Coach Naples attributes the team's record of 1-5 to the fact that the team is young and inex- perienced this year, with nine freshmen, six sophmores, four juniors and seven seniors. Leav- ing the team is Barry Spaulding, John Weidman, Kevin Mitchell, Ed Deaver, Kelly Dugan, Chris Fisher, and Jack Altrath. The high point of the season was our one and only win over Laurens, 1 1-6, the last game of the year. The team played hard, but was unable to bring home the wins that the Mustangs had hoped to claim. The Junior Varsity had two outstanding games, one with South New Berlin which was a 6-6 tie and a victory over Laurens 3 1-20. Bottom Row- L. Sorensen, B. Spaulding, T. Weidman, D. Boest, D. Stafford, J. Dvoracek, B.Page,C.Boggs,D.Alger,K.Mitchel1. Row 2- Mrs.Boggs,J.Foote,J.Pasternak,S.Clark, L. Treiber,D.VanZandt,R.Teed,B.Gleussner,Asst.Coach Spaulding.Row 3- J.Dixson, S. Mitchell,D.McWilliams,J.Parmalee,C.Henness,C.Walling,C.Fisher,P.Boggs,D.Kolvik, M. Gutierrez,S.Sherwood,S.Spaulding,Coach Naples.Row 4- G.Moore,E.Deaver,J.Altrath, D. Decker, J. Weidman,D. Gunther, G. Rehrmann ,M. Wi 1 cox. Formal picture by Jesse Rozelle 10 Morris offensive line tries to move the New Berlin defense as John Weidman waits for the ball. Some Morris fans talk about the last play while others look on. Soccer: A Great Sport for CCS 5 5 3 6 1 0 1 1 vs. Opp. CCS 1 5 CCS 4 CVS 2 3 FCS 1 FCS 2 CVS 1 MCS 1 5 MCS 2 DCS 1 2 DCS 1 WCS 9 4 SCS 0 OVC 1 4 WCS 1 OVC 2 (2 Roxbury 6) G.C.S. Beats Worcester! The boy's soccer team, which is composed of players from Mor- ris and G-ville, beat Worcester 4-1 and finished third in league play with a record of 12-3-1. Top scorers from Morris were: D. DeLuca (20), G.Depiero (13), and D.Martin (7). J.Quintin played goalie and did a great job, and D. Hoag played great defense marking the opponents top scorers. Top left: R. Wheeler, D. Hoag, B. Norton, G. DePiero, J. Quintin, D. Martin, D. DeLuca. - Sectionals Martha puts everythina Wait for me! into the throw! 12 All Soccer Girls Third! The 1980 soccer team coached by Joan Martin placed third in T-V West play, with a record of 8-JJ. Top scorers were B. Benjamin (15 pts.) M. Smith (llpts.), and M. Gorton (8pts.). The total goals amounted to 39 while they gave up only 26 pts. in 12 games. The team will be losing Seniors B. Benjamin, B. Elliott, C. Forgit, M. Gorton, D. Gunther, and C. Walling. They wish next year's team lots of luck. Top row: E. Shields, Coach Martin, P. Boggs, C. Bingham, B. Harlow, R. Elliott, P. Quintin, J. Valentine, S. Mitchell, L. Raymond, L. Veras. Middle row: J. Dixson, D. McWilliams, J. Waffle, B. Bronson, M. Smith, T. Weidman, B. Webster. Bottom row: C. Walling, C. Forgit, B. Elliott, B. Benjamin, M. Gorton, M. Gutie- rrez. Doug looks for a passage way to the croal. Dave takes a breather after a long run. Dave has the job of deciding who gets the ball. Becky takes off in hot pursuit as Brenda gets ready. SCOREBOARD MCS vs. Opp. 3 NBC 2 1 FCS 2 4 OVC 0 9 MUS 0 GCS 3 1 SNB 2 3 NBC 2 1 FCS 6 3 OVC 1 8 MUS 3 0 GCS 5 2 SNB 0 _ Home games 13 Spirit Of M.C. S. McWilliams, J.Dixson. Top Row- L.Sorenson, S.Mit- chell, P.Boggs. The 1981 Morris Cheerleading squad was advised by Mrs. Boggs. Again this year the cheerleaders planned Homecoming week with a spirit theme and a dance on Saturday night to raise money for the new varsity basketball sweaters. The girls worked hard all year preparing cheers, chants, pom-pon routines, and making posters to sup- port the teams throughout the year. Another important addition this year was the pep squad formed by Mrs. Gunther, which is composed of 15 future cheerleaders who helped support the players and cheerleaders at the home basketball games. The captains for the year were Lori Treiber for the J.V.'s and Diane Gunther for the Varsity. Next year the squads will miss the loud voices of Deb Decker, Diane Gunther, and Carolyn Walling. Don't move 14 The cheerleaders start a chant at one Chanting on the side line, of the football games. T.Weidman, C. Walling, M.Gutierrez, J.Dvoracek, D. Gunther, Top Row- C. Boggs, D. Decker, R.Teed. Mrs. Boggs is watching. Bottom Row- 15 Varsity Basketball The 1981 Varsity Basketball team had a 50 50 record; however, this does not reflect the many exciting games that they lost by one or two points. The team was coac- hed by last year's J.V. coach, Peter Naples. The team was made up of eight seniors: Bill Boggs, Ed Colburn, Dave DeLuca, Kelly Du- gan, Doug Martin, Scot Stauch, John Weidman, and our exchange stu- dent, Geesh DePiero; and two juniors: Duke Hoag and Jay Quintin. The departing se- niors wish Duke and Jay good luck with next year's team. Dave Eddie SCOREBOARD M.C.S. OPP. 54 DCS 76 50 LCS 86 81 ECS 96 54 SNB 56 70 MUC 68 63 BCS 61 47 LCS 49 69 GCS 49 67 NBC 74 50 OVC 52 44 DCS 76 65 FCS 63 67 GCS 45 67 SNB 64 75 OVC 87 64 scs 77 53 MUC 52 53 NBC 70 66 FCS 65 Non-league Games 16 Row 1- S.Stauch, K.Dugan, J.Weidrnan, D.lloag, B.Boggs, Coach Maples, Row 2- O.DePiero, D,BeLuca, D.Martin, J.Quintin, E. Colburn, Manager- J.Leahy. 17 J.V. Basketball Row 1- D. Stafford, J.Foote, M.Walling, B.Wheeler, B.Forgit, L.Tiffany, T.Wildredge, Row 2- W.Kinney, T.Hoag, M.Glidden, J.Broderick, D.VanZandt, J.Benjamin. The Morris Mus- tangs J.V. basketball team coached by Sonny Benjamin, was very inexperienced this year and despite their losing record, kept on trying in every game. The starters con- sisted of: D. Stafford, L. Tiffany, M. Walling, an eighth grader, J. Benjamin,an eighth gra- der, and D. Pickens. J. Brodrick,another eighth grader , also had a great deal of playing time. The J.V.'s look forward to the next few years, as their young team should improve. □ 18 Girls’ Basketball Row 1- K.Kokell, L.Helchowski. Row 2- C.Bingham, A.Kinney, J. Weidman. Row 3- Y.Page, B.Quinton, R.Elliott, P.Birdsall. Row 4- K.Forgit, C.Forgit, The girls' basketball team, coached by Joan Martin, finished the Tri-Valley season by beating Cherry Valley 41-1+2 in the Tri-Valley championship game. The win lengthened their winning streak to 59 consecutive wins and six straight league championships. The girls came in second place in the Oxford Tournament after barely getting edged out by the host team Oxford in a close game of 32-30. Martha, Peggy and Carolyn were named to the all-star team and Brenda was the tournament's M.V.P. Two of the members of the team were chosen as the Daily Star's Athlete of the Week. They were Brenda and Martha. Martha was also chosen as athlete of the month. See the ball! See the ball! 1 Coach Martin • MCS Opp. 29 scs 37 30 B-G 40 47 WCS 33 32 OCS 34 36 DCS 51 46 GCS 38 49 47 59 CVS 45 42 41 66 OVC 13 55 9 42 SNB 30 61 50 53 FCS 34 47 29 49 NBC 31 53 26 - Tournaments - Championship Aw, BUMMERS! Get out of my way! The girl’s display their tough defense Martha reaches for the stars! Get 'em, quick! Blimp! Serve Set Spike The Morris Varsity and J.V. volleyball teams both won the championship for the 1980-81 sea- son. Each team only suffered one loss. The teams showed a great deal of spirit and were able to handle some pretty nerve rack- ing games. Aaah! Victory! Boot boots one hard. 22 Tammi enforces her power. A coke and a smile! Top scorers for the teams were: Varsity Points M.Gorton 57 P.Ouintin 56 T.Weidman 55 C.Walling 55 J.V. Points K.Kokell 54 R.Elliott 41 D.Maksuta 38 JV V T-V West Champs Rcw 1- R.Stewart, J.Dvoracek, S.Wahl, D.Maksuta, Y.Page. Row 2- J.Dixon, K. Kokell, D.Fisher. Row 3- R.Elliott, Mrs.Zeiner. Row 1- C.Walling, P.Quintin, Mrs. Zeiner, M.Gorton, D.Decker. Rcw_2- A.Kinney, P.Pegg, C.Pasternak, T. Weidman, E.Shields. 23 Getting into the Swing of Back Row- Coach Naples, D.Utter, E.Deaver, N.Glover, T.Carroll, D.Hand, A.Church, O.Albertson, B.Gleussner. Iront Row- J.Quintin, L.Holmes, R.Laymond, E.Colburn, M.Chase, D.DeLuca, J.Weidman, M.Hull (manager). The Morris Mus- tangs baseball team finished the season with a record of 10 wins, 2 losses. The 2 losses were the results of games against the league chamnions, Otselic Valley. The Mustangs had a strong of- fensive attack with D. DeLuca leading at the pl te with an ave. of .366. First year J. Weid- man chipped in with an ave. of .3 5 and J. Quintin led the team with 3 home runs.. A great de- fensive play was made when Otto Albertson made a back-handed catch in a successful game against the New Berlin Hawks. Dave winds up! BEAUTY OUEENS ? Top right: Tohn nets set for the pitch. The Three Stooges! Jay snags a pop fly! Strike Three! 24 Things The girl's softball team, coached by Robi Zeiner, ended their season with an even record of 6-6. At Otselic Valley, the girls scored 55 runs with a 15 run limit per inning. The girls had a strong offense with: M. Gorton leading the team with 8 home runs, B. Benjamin following with 4, C. Walling with 3, A. Pasternak with 1 and C. Pasternak with. 1. The girls had a great time and look for- ward to a good season again next year. Top left: M. Gleussner, C. Pasternak, A. Pasternak, C. Walling, P. Quintin, B. Benjamin, L. Walling, D. Fisner, M. Gorton, B. Bronson, M. Smith, T. Weidman, Coach Zeiner, D. Decker, E. Shields. SCOREBOARD MCS VS. Opp. 32 MUS 2 9 20 GCS 2 4 55 OVC 13 21 FCS 15 10 SNB 15 26 NRC 29 26 MUS 2 2 8 GCS 23 18 OVC 8 15 FCS 2 3 9 SNB 14 23 NBC 22 ★ _ Home game 25 Great Grapplersand Graceful Eie:ht guys from M.C.S. ranging in grades 7-12, tra- veled to New Berlin Central School to participate in the New Berlin Hawks wrestling team. Of the eight, Kevin Mitchell is the only senior and will not be returning to next years team. Kevin has been an exceptional wrestler since he first started in the eighth grade. Ftow_l- Merton Hall, Brian Decker, Gordon Behrman, Matt Pierce. Row 2- Kevin Moore, Joe Mitchell, Kurt VanZandt. Gorden rests up before a tough meet. 26 Kevin gloats after a win!! Gymnists When the mats and the gymastics equip- ment appear in the gym everyone knows the gym show isn't far behind. Through combined ef- fort of elementary and high school students, the gym show is pro- duced and two even- ings are put aside for those students wanting to show their talents and have a good time before the community at large. Kathy Rigby, eat your heart out! Winter Olympic's- 1984?? Top rcf.-r Otto Albertson, Vicki Brown, Alicia Brown, Mrs. Martin. Rew2- Dave Deluca, Jay Ouintin, Bill Gleussner, Sandy Wahl, Duke Hoag. Rowjp Mandy Smith, Page Boggs, Lisa Sorenson, Patty Birdsall, Mr. Maples, Sherry Woodbeck. Row_4- Mary Pat Gutierrez, Melanie Johnson, Beth Bronson, Paula Pegg, Yvonne Page, Jackie Dixson, Sandie Alger. 27 Down the Slopes The ski club's annual pil- grimage to New England for a day of skiing is a great experience for all involved. By selling magazines in the fall, they are able to raise the capital, and set out early in spring, travel for miles, expend all their ef- forts... for a day of bowling??? Top Row- B.Wheeler, L.Hand, B.Webster, D.Gunther, C.Boggs, D.Decker, A.Kinney, R.Sargent, L.Veres, B.Gleussener, M.Musser, T.Weidman, J.Foote, Row 2- L. Helchcwski, J.Martin, L.Raymond, R.Elliott, D.DeLuca, D.Martin, J.Parmalee, D.Fisher, P.Boggs, J.Waffle, Y.Page, S.Spaulding, B.DePiero, J.Quintin. Doug, look out for that tree!!! 28 Yearbook Journalism class has two pub- lications this year, the 1981 Morrisanian and the Morris Code , a bimonthly newspaper. The newspaper will be cover- ing a wide variety of subjects ranging from school and local issues to national and inter- national issues. Putting a yearbook together was a new experience for most of us so the yearbook got off to a slow start, but we hung in there and soon found that with a little hard work and determination we could do it. Our apologies for the hand typed copy. We had hoped to have the type set to give the book a more professional appearance but due to inflation it wasn't poss- ible. However there is always next year. Mrs. Foote's everyday duties include reading books to the elementary stu- dents . Library We all enjoy having Mrs. Foote back at MCS, after a year of absence. Heading the library de- partment is a large responsible job which she and Mrs. McWilliams handle with efficiency and dedication. Top: J.Smith, S.Stauch, F.lam- burg, W.Boggs, C.Walling, D. Decker, M.Gorton, D.Martin, T. Weidman, J.Foote, D.Deluca, A. Sorenson, D.Vaun, J.Dvoracek, B.Elliott, Y. Page, C.Forgit, S.Alger, A.Bamberger, J.Wilcox R.Hoag, D.Gunther, L.Raymond, B.Spaulding, M.Gorton, J.Good- speed, J.Quintin, G.Moore, Mr Mrs. Bosco, Mrs. Bourgeois, R. Glidden,' J.Altrath, B.Benjamin 29 A World of Music As vocal dir- ector, Mrs. Herrick instructs all chora] croups as well as elementary classes. Instead of a con- ventional stand up concert , she spends many lone hours writing and preparing scriots which the students oerform. Mr. VJilcox, the instrumental director, is a new addition to the music program. He directs the element- ary through high school bands, jazz ensembles, colorguards, and marching bands. As a .jack-of-all- trades, he is not only a director and an in- strumental instructor, he also repairs instru- ments and arranges music for the band. Many long hours of work are put in every day to keep the music program running smooth- The Christmas program involves not only the older students but the elementarv classes and chorus as well. he sprina show is always an original musical or variety show, where the students have a chance to do their own thing!!!!!!! Elementary Music The Elementary band and chorus is made up of elementary students learning the world of music. They each meet twice a week to practice. The band is directed by Mr. Wilcox, where as the chorus is directed by Mrs. Herrick. Row 1- A.Spaulding, M.Bosco, R.Joy, J.Foote, N.Joy, S.Morehouse, T.Fortune, R. Elliott, K'Leahy, M.Holdridge, P.Stafford, A.Page, J.Johnson, Row 2- N.Sohne, C.Ferguson, L.Rozelle ,K.Talbot, C.Kokell, D.Fusco, L.Goodspeed, T.Tiffany, D. Lawton, J.Lull, D.Forgit, D.Hewitt, A.Carroll, T.Case, E.Broderick, S.Waffle. Row 3- J.McWilliams, B.Palmer, C.Pickens, J.Wassenaar, C.Byrne, R.Ballard, P. Stewart, D.Wheeler, M.Wilcox, B.Anderson, K.VanZandt, L.Tiffany, K.Shaeffer, S Littlewood, J.Byme, N.Cameron, Mr.Wilcox. Row 1- K.Weidman, J.Johnson, C.Valentine, L.Waffle, K.VanZandt, J.McWilliams, T.Raymond, M.Bosco, J.Johnson, J.Stevens, S.Mitchell, G.Lemihan, M.Mbrehouse, J. Waffle, E.Palmer, W.Moore, A.Church, P.Hunt, H.Adair. Row 2- A.Spaulding, J.Wassenaar, S.Morehouse, S.Waffle, K.Kokell, J.Tracy, T.Kelly, D. Treiber, T.Case, L.Hughes, T.Fortune, L.Rozelle, N.Holt, B.Lull, A.Fiske, A.Carroll, K. Moskos, E.Broderick. . .. Row 3- W.Kinney, Mrs. Herrick, R.Joy, C.Pickens, N.Sohne, A.Bingham, K.Leahy, B.Palmer S.Holcombe, K.Kristofik, D.Lawton, D.Hewitt, D.Forgit, M.B.Holdridge, P.Stewart, L. Tiffany, N.Cameron, D.Wheeler, J.Lull. Jr. High Music Rcm 1- F.Bunn, J.Kokell, S.Linton, J.Broderick, H.Haug, D. Wildridge, J.Foote, D.IIand. Row 2- J.Gregory, R.Elliott, T. Leahy, M.Walling, B.Johnson, K.Stachina, R.Sohne, Mr. Wilcox. Row 3- C.Spaulding, B.Andersen, D.Joy, S.Gould, V.Pickens, M. Frederick. Rcw 4- K.Ballard, C.Wilson, J.Leahy, R.Elliott, J. Mitchell, K.VanZandt. Row 5- J.Sorenson, K.Sullivan, J.Was- senaar, M.Gleussner. Row 1- J.Osterhout, M.Bassett, R.Card, M.Walling, G.VanDokkenburg, M.Gleussner, D.Joy C.Co'zzolino, K.Forgit, B.Anderson. Row 2- R.Elliott, J.Broderick, R.Sohne, J.Weidman, A.Kinney, C.Spaulding, D.Peterson, J.Page. Row 3- N.Bryden, B.Holmes, J.Sorenson, S. Woodbeck, J.Card, B.Johnson, M.Frederick, Mrs. Herrick. Row 4- C.Wilson, S.Thompson, S.Schaffer, S.Gould, V.Pickens, D.Adair, K.Sullivan, E.Middaugh. Row 5- S.Linton, J. Gregory, S.Holdridge, K.VanZandt, J.Wassenaar, J.Ray, K.Stachina. All That Jazz The Morris Mustang Jazz Ensem- ble is made up of a group of select students who have won numerous 1st place awards in the past two years. Going to jazz competition in Auburn, Sherburne, Union-Endicott, and a big trip to Boston has been a learning experience for all! Row 1- S.Spaulding, D.Delong, Y.Page, Mr. Wilcox, Row 2- J. Sorenson, K.Stachina, M.Walling, M.Gutierrez, D.Van- Zandt, T.Wildridge, G.Rehrmann. Row 3- B.Elliott, R. Wheeler, R.Elliott, M.Johnson, L.Sorenson, S.Clark. Row 4- B.Spaulding, C.Walling, D.Holdridge. 33 Sr. Band The Senior High Band meets three times a week and performs in two concerts a year. It is currently under the direction of Mr. Francis Wilcox who joined MCS this fall. The band won first place in concert band in the 1980 Sherburne Pagent of Bands under the direction of Mrs. Kathy Gaeta, who left at the end of the summer. The members work together to become fine musicians which involves a lot of practice and hard work. 1st How L to R- R. Teed, M. Johnson, B. Wildridge, B. Webster, C. Boggs, M. Sheilds, R. Wheeler, J. Dixson, C. Walling, B. Wheeler, 2nd Row- M. Musser, D. Morton, D. Me Williams, L. Treiber, P. Pegg, R. Elliott, J. Wheeler, L. Sorensen, F. Cobb, S. Sherwood, B. Elliott, 3rd Row- R. Sargent, B. Harlow, J. Parmalee, B. Norton, J. Valintine, M. Gutierrez, D. VanZandt, T. Wildridge, J. Carr, M. Walling,P. Boggs, J. Waffle, D. Holdridge, S. Clark,G. Rehrmen, M. Glidden,B. Spaulding, Back Row- D. Delong, M. Wilcox, S. Spaulding, Y. Page, Mr. Wilcox. 34 Sr. Chorus The Senior High Chorus performs two concerts a year, a winter concert and a spring concert. In the winter concert, the chorus performs a musical variety show in which every- one participates. In the 1930 concert the chorus performed a play entitled, A Tribute to Walt Disney. Every member dressed as a Walt Disnev character and performed the play in front of a receptive audience. Chorus Line... Deb, Bren, and Carolyn wait for the curtain to rise. Katie solos as Alice, in Alice in Wonderland. Bottcra L to R- B. Wfebster, M. Johnson, S. Mitchell, J.Waffle, A. Jones, M. Shields, P. Pegg, P. Boggs, M. Gutierrez, 2nd Row-3. Benjamin, M. Musser, B. Elliott, J. Valentine, C. Cozzolino, S. Pegg, D. Morton, J. Parmalee, Y. Page, Mrs. Herrick, 3rd Aw- A. Peed, C. Bingham, L. Hand, D. Decker, D. Fisher, L. Sorenson, D. McWilliams, S.Spaulding, 4th Row- K. Wheeler,L. Helchowski, R. Sargent, D. Gunther, L. Treiber, R. Teed, J. Dixson, C. Walling, B. Ilarlcw, B. Wheeler, 5th Row- S. Clark, B. Wildridge, D. Delong, D. VanZandt, S. Sherwood. 35 Of Competition and Music Lab Band and Girl’s Ensemble Top to Bot.: S. Linton, S. Spaulding, J. Broderick, V. Pickens, C. Spaulding, M. Mussen, S. Sherwood, B Wildridge, J. Dixon, R. Teed, J. Wassenaar, M. Gleussner, P. Boggs, R. Sonne, B. Johnson, J. Leahy, K. Vandzandt, L. Sorenson Seated- Mrs. Herrick, M.Gutierrez, First Row- P.Pegg, S.Pegg, X.Wheeler, C. Cozzolino, M.Johnson, D.McWilliams, Y.Page. Second Row- D.Morton, L.Treiber,P. Boggs, J.Dixon, L.Sorensen, Third Row- C.Bingham, D.Gunther, C.Walling, B. Elliott, Fourth Row- J.Valentine, R.Teed. Field Colorguard Top to Bot.: Mr. Wilcox, B. Harlow, L. Helchowski, J. Dvoracek, J. Valentine, S. Marshal, K. Forgit, P. Vaun, s. Wahl, S. Thcnpson, M; Fredericks, B. Webster, L. Veres, D. Fisher, S. Mitchell, S. Woodbeck, C. Bingham, M. Pierce, R. Card, J. Mitchell Field Colorguard is composed of 15- 25 students who aud- ition for a rifle or a flag position. The group practices once a week, to com- pete in the Winter Colorguard Circuit. The circuit is com- prised of area sch- ools, who compete for the top rank position. L to R: J.Card, M.Matteson, N. Cameron, E.Middaugh, C.Moskos. Star Brights The Girls Ensemble is composed of 15 or 18 girls with select voices who must aud- ition to be in the group. The group meets once a week to sing various types of music. They sing for concerts, the Sr. cit- izens, and fun. Every spring the group tra- vels to Wilbur Park with Mrs. Herrick for a picnic. 37 The Band That Goes Places Row 1- M.Walling, G.Rehrmann, M.Wilcox, B.Wheeler, D.Delong, T.Wildridge, L.Helchowski, M.Gorton, B.Spaulding, J.Valentine, J.Carr, R.Elliott, S.Clark. Row 2- J.Broderick, T.Leahy, S.Spaulding, M.Glidden, D.VanZandt, S.Marchel, B.Harlow, B.Wildridge, S.Sherwood, S.Linton, D.J.Bourgeois, J.Kokell. Row 3- J.Wheeler, D.McWilliams, C.Stewart, M.Gleussner, R.Sohne, R.Sargent, S.Mitchell, T.Roe, J.Dixon, Y.Page, D.Wildridge,J.Foote, J.Mitchell, K.VanZandt. Row 4- C.Walling, R.Elliott, D.Hoag, B.Elliott, D.Joy, B.Webster, D.Fisher, S.Thompson, J.Gregory, H.Haug, D.Hand, S.Gould, C.Spaulding, V.Pickens, Row 5- M. Fredericks, M.Musser, B.Anderson, P.Boggs, P.Pegg, S.Wahl, C.Veres, R.Teed, M.Gutierrez, M.Johnson, C.Boggs, Mr. Wilcox. Row 6- J.Sorenson, K.Stachina, B.Johnson, J.Wassnaar, P.Vaun, C.Bingham, Row 7- M.Pierce, R.Card. The Colorguard marches along with the band and presents a visual show for the crowds. They have worked hard this past year to earn money for new flags, and hats. Carmen Bingham is captain and dir- ects the Colorguard during parades. The Marching Band marches throughout the spring and summer. Their first com- petition is the Sher- burne Pageant of Bands in early June. Other parades that the band regularly marches in are the New Berlin Youth Days, Memorial Day, and the Otsego County Fair parades. In the past two years the band has brought home 35 trophies. Carolyn Walling is Drum Majorette and must direct and control the band. She came in first at the State Fair competition last summer. This year the band is looking forward to a successful marching season with the new director Mr. Wilcox� Honor Society The Morris Chapter of the National Honor Society and its members have always been aware of the advan- tages of achievement through aca- demic excellence. Our best stu- dents have always been able to challenge the future, and the Honor Society would like this chal- lenge to be met by more and more of the upcoming student body. The members are: Martha Gorton, Becky Elliott, Carolyn Walling, John Wheeler, Brenda Benjamin, Beth Bronson, Martin Gorton, Peggy Quintin, and Barry Spaul- ding . Student Council Top Row- K.Wheeler, P.Quintin, B.Elliott, B.Bronson, T.Wildridge, D.VanZandt. 2nd Bow- B.Benjamin, M. Gutierrez, J.Cameron, B.Page, J.Quintin, S.Stauch, B.Wildridge, A.Kinney, 3rd Row- R.Elliott, B. Spaulding, M.Gorton, J.Gregory, V.Pickens, J. Wassenaar, C.Pasternak. Scott Stauch, President The student council has done many interest- ing things for Morris Central this year. We now have 3 minutes be- tween classes and class periods are 2 minutes shorter. The council is pre- sently reviewing the student code of conduct and is considering the purchase of a new score clock for the gym if they can raise the mo- ney. FHA The FHA, with Vicki Pickens as their Pres- ident, is a very active group. In the fall they attended classes in leather craft, interior decorating and a Mary Kay makeup program, at New Berlin Central School. They also have Tupperware parties for fund raising. They are super- vised by Mrs. Rus- sel, who is also the health teacher at M.C.S. Pow 1- C.Cozzolino, M.Fredericks, K.Bedient, D.Joy, V.Pickens, J.Page, B.Anderson, DTMair. Row 2- V.Brown, C.Spaulding, J.Sorenson, B.Johnson, J.Wassenaar, J.Bryden, D.J.BourgeofsT S.Gould, Mrs. Russell. Row 3- C.Moore, T.Rowe, S.Wahl, S.Woodbeck, L.Colburn. 41 Helping- Clockwise from bottom left- Mrs. Federicks and Mrs. Winters, office aides. Mr. Backman, school treasurer. Mrs. McWilliams, library aide. Mrs. Robinson, teachers aide. Mrs. Elliott, school nurse. Mrs. Valentine, guid- ance secretary. Mrs. Collison, teachers aide. Hands These are the people that make up the backbone of our school. Although not always acknow- ledged, their help does not go unnoticed and is greatly appre- ciated . Business Social Studies History is taught by Mr. Leahy in the junior high and Mr. Stafford in the senior high. They both use modern methods such as Newsweek and the T.V. news to teach the students about current events. The business depart- ment, taught by Mrs. Jacobsen, prepares students to go on in business-oriented careers if they so choose. Types of courses offered are: accounting, shorthand, business math, and typing. The Arts Miss Lenhardt gives junior and senior high school students who have an interest in the fine arts a chance to express them- selves in their sketches, paint- ings, and pottery. No, Mike, we hold the brush like this. Mr. Carpenter In shop class students use a variety of tools to create pro- jects out of wood and metal. Mr. Carpenter, who instructs this course, is also responsible for teaching driver's ed. Top Left: Miss Lenhardt appraises Amy Romberger's painting. Jeff cleans up shop. Michelle concentrates on her drawing. 45 English Language Mrs. Rogers Mr. Felleppa In Mrs. Rogers' drama class, future drama majors get their back- ground. New novelists are started in Mr. Feleppa's writing classes. Thanks to Mrs. Bourgeois the students at M.C.S. learn correct English and thanks to Mrs. Lieb students can learn correct German or French. Mrs. Lieb Mrs. Bourgeois 46 Math Science Many careers are started here in the M.C.S. science and math dep- artments. Thanks to Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Congdon future bio-chemists and physicists learn the basics of science. Mr. Shackelton and Mrs. Kristofik lay the foundation for tommorrows engineers. Above: Mrs. Congdon Above Right: Mrs. Kristofik Below: Mr. Gregory Below Right: Mr. Shackelton New Beginnings I thouqht I'd NEVER finish this book.' I never dreamed you'd peek! Time to put the cards away, Mike. above: Mrs. Bosco, readinq; Mrs. Gershon, L.D. below: Mrs. Castor, L.D.; Mrs. Kroecrer, readin' Who we are Looking Back These pictures show how the class of 1981 appeared to the public years ago, before we dis- covered jeans, high heels, and Nike sneakers. Life was much simpler then: all we had to worry about was which thumb to suck, when to cry, and whether to knock down the tower of blocks just built. As time went by, we each realized that it was our des- tiny to become the future Seniors at MCS. Why not try and guess which one of these cute little kids grew up to be the seniors you know? P.50 D.D.,J.W. ,F.R., B. B. ,D.N. ,J.S. ,J.G., C. F.,L.S.,D.A.,C.E., E.C. P.51- P.II. ,B.S. ,M.G. M.G., B.E.,D.G., K.D.,C.P.,S.S.,C.W., C.F. ,J.W. ,C.W. ,D.M., W.B.,D.D. Sandra Alger Jack Altrath Debra Anderson Gymnastics 12 3 4 Football 3 4 Yearbook 2 Volleyball 2 4 DOCES 3 BOCES 3 4 FIIA 2 Yearbook 2 4 BOCES 3 Yearbook Wendy Baldwin Brenda Benjamin William Boggs Basketball 1 Basketball 1 2 3 4 Basketball 2 3 4 Cheerleading 1 3 St. Council 2 3 4 Ski Club 12 3 4 Chorus 1 4 Senior Play 4 Soccer 2 Soccer 1 2 3 4 BOCES 3 4 Softball 1 2 3 4 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 3 4 Majorette 1 Homecoming Queen 4 52 Bo Derek, Eat your Heart Out! Liz Taylor II? I'm bad, real bad! Is it, moving? Look Ma, no cavities! You mean I'm really a senior? Gina Bryant BOCES Steward Card Ed Colburn 2 3 4 2 3 4 4 Senior Play 4 3 4 Basketball Baseball BOCES Edward Deaver Deborah Decker David DeLuca Football 4 Volleyball 3 4 Baseball 1 Baseball 3 4 Basketball 1 2 Basketball 1 Wrestling 2 Cheerleading 1 2 4 St. Council 1 BOCES 3 4 St. Council 1 2 Senior Play Senior Play 4 Yearbook Soccer 1 2 3 Soccer 1 Softball 1 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 54 Charles Worden Kelly Dugan Rebecca Elliott BOCE 3 4 Football Basketball BOCES 4 Basketball 3 4 12 4 Band 1234 3 4 Chorus 1234 St. Council 1234 Stage Band 1234 Soccer 1234 Honor Society 234 Chuck Erickson Christopher Fisher Christine Forqit BOCES 3 4 Football 12 3 4 Volleyball 1 2 3 Senior Play 4 Chorus 2 3 Basketball 3 4 St. Council 3 Yearbook 4 Ski Club 12 3 4 Soccer 1 2 4 Stage Band 3 Colorguard 1 2 56 Please, I'm trying to work. Come on, Chuck give us a smile. Say What! Little Red Riding Hood. Caught ya, Moon! Look Mom, I can fly! Jeff Goodspeed Martha Gorton Martin Gorton BOCES Yearbook 3 Volleyball 1 2 3 4 Library Club 3 4 Basketball 1 2 3 4 Yearbook 1 2 4 Soccer 1 2 3 4 Senior Play 4 Colorguard 1 2 3 4 St. Council 2 3 4 Softball 1 2 3 4 tonor Society 3 4 Cheerleading 2 3 Honor Society 2 3 4 Diana Gunther Carl Harlow Lynne Holmes Volleyball 234 BOCES 3 4 BOCES 3 Cheerleader 3 4 Baseball 3 4 Chorus 12 3 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook 12 4 Soccer 2 3 4 Ensemble 12 3 4 Ski Club 3 4 58 Tell me, when did it first happen?, OMIGOD, not again Look, a pink elephant! Jennifer Meyers Douglas Martin Daniel Meyers V. Track Soccer 1 2 3 4 Track Basketball 1 2 3 4 Cross Country Senior Play 4 St. Council 4 Ski Club 1 2 3 4 Band 1 2 Stage Band 1 2 Picture Not Available Kevin Mitchell Richard Nardini David Norton Baseball 1 3 4 Library Club 3 4 bOCES Football 2 3 4 St. Council 3 Wrestling 12 3 4 Yearbook 12 4 Senior Play 4 St. Council 1 2 Sectionals 1234 3 4 60 Ewa Hey, shake your booty! Stop it, Rich! Who me? It wasn't iffe! Is he really looking at me? Hey, That's a nice...... Sheryl Palme Frank Raymond BOCES 3 4 BOCES 3 Softball 4 Laurene Scrivener Yearbook 3 Senior Play 4 Jeffery Smith Chorus 1 2 Library Club 3 Yearbook 1 4 Senior Play 4 Barry Spaulding Football 12 3 4 Band 3 4 St. Council 3 4 Yearbook 4 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 3 4 Stage Band 3 4 Scott Stauch Basketball 1234 St. Council 4 Yearbook 4 62 Oh, is that my man? Well, I never! What a hunk! Sheryl, Sheryl, Sheryl. Blondes have more fun. Workin' 9 to 5. 63 Robert Vaun Carolyn Walling John Weidman Senior Play 4 Soccer 1234 Honor Society 234 Volleyball 1234 Basketball 1234 Cheerleading 1234 Band 1234 Chorus 1234 Football 1234 Basketball 1234 Baseball 1234 Senior Play 4 John Wheeler Basketball 123 Band 1234 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 3 4 Jamie Wilcox Soccer 12 3 Chorus 1 Volleyball 1 2 Yearbook 12 4 BOCES 3 Senior Play 4 Keith Woodbeck BOCES 3 4 Senior Play 4 64 Hey I'm a star. Wow! Now that's a ten ! •.. or they wear nothing at all... If you think I'm sexy. Marathon John Senior Play Carolyn and Deb as the two aunties Abby and Martha. The Senior Class pre- sented , Arsenic and Old Lace, a hilarious comedy about two elderly aunts whose idea of kindness was poisoning lonely old people. Their nephew Mortimer (Martin Gorton) accidentaly discovers one of their charities hid- den in the window seat. The corpse is awaiting its trip to Panama (the cellar) with another nep- hew, Teddy, who believes himself to be President Teddy Roosevelt. While Mortimer is trying to devise a way to get his aunts and Teddy quietly put away another nephew, the villainous Johnny, returns. The confusion mounts, as does the laughter, until Mortimer finally has the aunts and Teddy commit themselves; Johnny is ap- prehended by the lollypop sucking Lt. Rooney (John Weidman); and Mortimer and Elaine(Brenda Benjamin) live happily ever after. Also appearing in the play were Wendy Baldwin, Geesh Depiero, John Wheel- er, Barry Spaulding, Becky Elliott, Laurene Scrivner, Martha Gorton, and Jeff Smith as Dr. Einstein. We would like to thank David Joy, our director. Row 1: D. Martin, G. DePiero, D. DeLuca, J. Weidman, M. Gorton, B. Spaulding, M. Gorton, J. Smith, Row 2: S. Paine, G. Bryant, W. Baldwin, D. Gunther, B. Benjamin, D. Decker, J. Wilcox, C. Walling, L. Scrivener, B. Elliott. Missing: J. Wheeler. Class Prophecy Sandie-becomes a famous jockey and wins the Kentucky Derby. Jack-grows up and becomes a fireman. Deb A.-becomes the world's greatest chef. Wendy-learns to type 150 w.p.m. and becomes the personal secretary for the president. Bren-becomes the first woman player in the N.B.A., but gets kicked off and joins Hell's Angels. Bill-becomes head janitor at the Town House Motor Inn. Glna-owns and operates Bryants Brewery . Stewy-becomes head mechanic of the J.Goodspeed Racing Team. Ed C.-develops a breakthrough in elevator shoes. Ed_D ._-Innovator of the new dance Beaver Fever . 5eb D.-becomes a social worker and joins Bren in Hell's Angels. Dave-becomes the N.Y. Cosmos' all time leading scorer. Bill D.-returns to Argentina and makes a million after introducing the hot dog to his country. Kelly-goes to Canada to become a pro grizzly bear wrestler. Becky-becomes an archaeologist and finds the lost continent of Atlantis. Chuck E.-Invents the world's fastest snowmobile. Chris-ge’ts his hair braided and-becomes the first male 10 ? Christine-becomes Telly Savalas' personal electrolysist. Jeff G.-becomes the world's fastest race car driver. Martha-elopes and returns later with a trail of long legged,red-headed basketball players behind her. Dlana-becomes vice president of Standard Oil. Carl-becomes the world's greatest grease monkey. Martin-becomes a computer programmer and later becomes a computer himself. Lynn-becomes a buckwheat. Willard-joins Stewy and Jeff. Doug-owns his own ski school in Aspen and later becomes better than Jean Claude Killey. Dan M.-stays in Dimock Hollow and works with his father on the farm. Richard-becomes a doctor. Kevin-becomes world champion midget wrestler. David N.-becomes a Candy Man . Sheryl-becomes Kelly's grizzly bear and the first woman touch football player. Frank-owns and operates the foundary. Laurene-marries the Indy 500 winner and lives happily ever after in Edmeston. Jeff S.-gets into the Guiness book for reading the most books ever. Barry-makes a million operating on rich old ladies’ poodles. Scott-moves to Montana and becomes a dental floss tycoon. Bob's-halr is designated as a national nesting place for endangered species of birds. Carolyn-becomes Co-captain of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders with Carol Collier. John W.-heads up his own pro football team and makes it to the Suoer bowl—and FUMBLES!! John Wh.-becomes Dr. Prof. John B. Wheeler, M.D., P.H.D., B.A., B.S., L.H.D., A.B., B.E.E., D.D.S., Jr. Jamie-goes back to Germany to open her own tavern with co-workers Ronnie and C.L. 68 Last Will Testament Sandie-Leaves her skates to anyone who can fit them. Jack-Leaves the football team to anyone who wants it. Deb A.-Leaves Ray a quiet bus 44, and Wayne his own lunch hour. Wendy-Leaves Tammi W. the unforgettable homecoming weekend. Brenda-Leaves the girls soccer team a full moon, Mrs. Martin a salt shaker with a loose top, and Mr. Naples the Pretty Fall Leaves. Bill- Leaves Duke his last hit...and don't get caught! Gina-Leaves Dave P. to seek her out at all the four coming concerts. Ed C.-Leaves his athletic ability to Otto. Ed D.-Leaves his driving to someone who needs it in Driver Ed. Deb D.-Leaves Tammi the memory of the M.U. football games;Cindy the memory of the beautiful trash can ladies. Dave D.-Leaves Robin time to get to classes. Kelly-Leaves Donny and Brian the heads of the local bowling team. Becky-Leaves Boot' tickles pink and Ra sitting on the bus. Chris-Leaves all the 1-2-3’s and 4-5-6’s to Otto, and Brian the leadership of the mad mooners. Christine-Leaves Lisa to have long talks with herself on the soccer bus. Jeff G.-Leaves MCS to anyone who wants it. Martha-Leaves Martha II her rebounding skills and Lisa the ability to get tied up playing Jakari. Martin-Leaves as quietly as he can. Diana-Leaves Diana V., Jeanette, and J.C. the headaches of yearbook and Tammi The Closet to meditate in. Lynn Bob-Leave their jumper cables to anyone who needs them. Doug-heaves his air ball to Otto, and Mr. Shackelton nobody to bug him about his job. Dan-Leaves the school to any fool who wants it. Kevin-Leaves Gordon his wrestling shoes so he can win ONE. Richard-Leaves with revenge on his mind. Sheryf Leaves Mrs. Rogers Speech Drama class to anyone who dares take it. . , . . .. Frank-Leaves his locker and everything that goes with it right where it is. Laurene-Leaves to Brenda U. all the talks and memories of bus 39- Jeff S .“-LEAVES. garry-Leaves his brother Scott to carry on his old positions in football. Scott-Leaves Duke Terry all those games of 99 and a midnight skateboard assault on Patrick Hill open to challenge. Carolyn-Leaves heVmouth to Boot, and 00 to Julie. JohrT’W7-Leaves Mr. Naples good luck with his future football teams and neace and quiet in his office. Jamie -Leaves Carolyn all the good times to remember and leaves Ronnie the great weekends of selling ads. Chuck W.-Leaves Ray all his exgirlfriends. 69 Kindergarden is FUN!! Clifford and friends Hetty Crocker Row 1- K.Maerz, D.Talbot, S.Phillips, E.Rock, Mrs. Dixon. Row 2- J.Schermerhom, T.Brimmer, B.Sherwood, T.Carvin, B.Tracy, A.Turnbull, Mrs. Dixon. Row 3- T. Harrington, C.Bunn, A.Guerriero, R.Elliott, R.Maerz, K.Martin, K.Hoag, D.Washburn. The Kindergarden learns many interesting things. They have a cooking project each month. In February they make ice cream, and eat it at their Valentine's Day Party. In January they have a Blow Out Day, which means a sliding day on their mini tobaggans. They also have hot chocolate when they come inside. In the studying department they learn how to draw and how to use the craft board. At Christ- mas time they learn how to sew. They learn the A,B,C's and num- bers. The Kindergardeners also have a story time every day. They learn to color and some students learn sounds and watch educational T.V. In November they study the Indians, pilgrims, and they pop popcorn without a cover. Row 1- B.Drake, D.Kdpp, A.Harrington, J.Delp, R.Sherman, T.Cooper. Row 2- J.Jackson, G.Joy, R.Shipman, J.Perry, R.Lawton, S.Wilson, N.Altrath, J.Mitchell. Row 3- Mrs. Dixon, M.Jones, S.Veres, J.Barton. 71 Enjoying Sun Up and Bow 1- J.Bassett, R.Altrath, B.Barton, J.Moore, T.Hoag, J.Waffle. Row 2- S.Hoag, G.Mael, A.Joy, K.Matson. Row 3- F.Fusco, T.Foster, E.Hopper, H.Stafford, A.Lull, M.Madsen, D.Jackson, D.Ryther. The cookie monsters! Ma Zeiner and gang. A Magic Afternoon Row_l- J.Morehouse, N.Wilson, F.Hoag, M.Palmer, P.Maerz. Row 2- R.Myers, M.Bemis, T.Kenyon, C.Bodie, M.Johnson, Row 3- S.Bosco, J.Walley, A.Kristofik, T.Moore, C. Lemihan, E.Harrington, G.Joy, S.Whiteman. 73 A View Of Second Grade Mrs. Torrey's second grade has some ideas on their new school year. Some responses are: I love gym because I get to give Mr. Naples a GREAT BIG KISS! ” I like second grade; it is a lot of fun. I love art, gym, math, and my bus driver, Mr. Nelson Teed. I like you a lot Mrs. Torrey! Picture to the left: Dallas' upcoming Sue Ellen. Row_1- J.Stamas, J.Elliott, R.Johnston, J.Pegg, B.Wagner, R.Brimmer. Row 2- J.Curtis, PTifertzman, C.Hansen, M.Holdridge, T.Boggs, R.Tilley, S.Shields, J.Moore, C.Toolev, M.Ballard, Mrs. Torrey. 74 ftov_l- J.Kenyon, J.Roffe, B.Mael, C.Goodson, C.Bemis, S.Vfeidman, M.Hewitt.Row 2- P.Teed, J.Moskos, S.Birdsall, A.Galley, J.Matherly, C.Goodspeed, X.Baker, J.Williams, Mrs. Boyd. Eager to express their feelings on venturing into the world of second grade, Mrs. Boyd's class explained it this way: I like school because it is fun. I do not like school because I HATE to do my work! I sort of like school and I sort of don't! I like my teacher Mrs. Boyd because she gives our class M M's. 75 Dinosaur Experts and Mat! Row 1- David Decker,Tyler Bassett,Shannon Brodrick,Harold Card,Courtney Matteson,Joe Maerz. Row 2- Lars Sorenson,Serena VanZandt,Karen Asquith,Jennifer Cooper. Row 3- Mrs.Boggs,Julie Brunschmid,Kathy Harlow,Terrisa Tilley,Kath- leen Kodrich,Chuck Gould,Kimm Pierce,Jeff Webster. Dear Yearbook, Thank you for coming along each year and giving me an album to keep of each of my friends growing up. Most of the pictures are of people laughing and special times. When I grow older I know M.C.S. and your book will always make me smile. Even when my friends are gone, you'll be there. Sincerely, Kimm Ann Pierce Now what shall I do? 76 Whizzes ROW ito. 1 Itow .to.2 Row .to.3 Row No.4 J.Ahem, S.Bodie, J.Lemihan, T.Hoag, M.Boynton, R.Veres. M.Matteson, S.Stevens, P.Card,M.Ferguson, J.Cameron,II.Bunn. D.Gaiser, B.Lettis, T.Drake, H.Parmalee, D.Valentine. C.Gould, P.jSosco. We have some interesting peo- ple in our third grade class. We have a dinosaur expert. Anything you want to know about dinosaurs, he can tell you. We have a science fiction expert,too. We have some excellent artists and good writers. Most of us enjoy reading. We have got lots of books to choose from. Learning cursive writing is fun. We are learning many inter- esting things about maps and globes and the world,too. We especially enjoy putting together our class newspaper. We are also learning to be good scientists. These are some of the reasons we enjoy 3rd grade. Mrs. Weisberger's The Minute Men! 77 A Change Of Pace Row 1- C.Wood, M.Goodspeed, D.Osterhout, B.Page, G.Novak, K.Kokell, H.Mair, M.Alger, M.Curtis, K.Longcor. Row 2- M.Richards, A.Card, L.Waffle, Row 3- P.Iiunt 3.Fish, M.Steventon, T.Baker, A.Fiske, B.Lull, C.Sorenson, K.Kristofik, J.Stowell, J.Ballard, A.Valentine, Ms.Bassani. Absent-J,Roffe, D.Hull. 78 Fourth graders are busy tional homework keeps them people! Changing rooms for in a whirl of activity, classes, elementary chorus tryouts and all that addi- Row 1- M.Morehouse, M.Fortune, T.Bunn, W.Moore, T.Norton, C.Gregory, L.Pegg, A.Church. RowT- J.Waffle, D.Decker, 3.Frederick, E.Palmer, R.Briirrner, V.Wood, S.Parker, R. BarbTeri, R.Chambers. Row 3- Mrs. Douglas, D.Treiber, S.Lum, G.Lemihan, S.Brown, A.3oest, T.Rehrmann, D.Foster, D.Tilley, M.Walley. Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails... Don't look up... Note: Jamie Place and Brayton Palmer are they've got a camera! 5th graders. 79 Meteorologists Botanists Bow 1- K.Kokell, J.Guerriero, M.Bodie, K.VanZandt, L.Nardini, L.Goodspeed, D.Bryden, J.Foote, J.McWilliams. Row 2- Mrs. Moskos, T.Pieroe, N.Joy, B.Palmer, B.Fisher, P. Stafford, K.Schaefer, H.Harris, A.Page, J.Stevens, K.Church, R.Elliott, L.Hughes, J.Wassenaar. 80 Mrs. Moskos lends a helping hand. Heckel and Jeckel. The Pied Piper and followers. Mary Beth how could you? Bow 1- M.Bosco, J.Place, S.Sullivan, D.Fusco, K.Leahy, S.Littlewood.Row 2- J.Johnson, J.Tracy, K.Valentine, A.Spaulding, T.Raymond, S.Mitchell, T.Case, J.Lamb, V.Bourgeois, J.Johnson, K.Weidman, K.Talbot, N.Sohne, S.liolcanbe, Row 3- D.Hewitt, C.Pickens. 81 Safety Patrol Record Hops Safety Patrol Some Notes From Sixth Graders We like 6th grade because of Safety Patrol. We protect smaller children from getting lost or hurt. We are very anx- ious for the trip to Washington D.C. We will enjoy raising money for the trip by organizing record hops. We really liked Homecoming week with hat day , blue and white day , and num- ber day . Being the oldest in elementary school is fun and we look forward to jun- ior high. Mrs. Haight teaches social studies and Mrs. Perkins science. We enjoy both and think our teachers are nice. Our favorite lunch is pizza and steak- urns. Those of us that tutor enjoy it very much. 82 How 1- S.Waffle1? N.Holtf L.Rozelle, A.Harris, F.Card. Row 2- B.Prindle, D.Wheelerf J.Lull A.Bingham C. Ferguson? L.Tiffany Raw 3- J.Gaiser, C.Byrne? J.Kbkell D.Matson B.Brown M.Holdridge. Row 4- S.Hewitt, R.Sohn W.Valentine? D.Forgit, R.Gregory. Row 5- L.Gardner?C. Hunt, B.Anderson1? M.Wilcox. -Safety Patrol. Row No. 1: C. Weidman , S. Tilley , S. Morehouse , T. Fortune , E. Moore . Row No. 2: H. Lemihan , D. Lawton , K. Moskos , M. Osterhout , N. Cameron . Row No. 3: R. Wood , P. Stewart , E. Brodrick , A. Carroll . Row No. 4: W. Kinney , H. Schaffer , G. Oliver . Res- No. 5: J. Bryne , S. Jones , V. Glidden, R. Ballard . Row No. 6: R. Joy , T. Card , B. Richards . - Safety Patrol Seventh Grade Row 1- J.Rows, W.Oliver, R.Elliott, M.Pierce, D.Joy, C.Spaulding, C.Eldred, B.Brigham,D.Peterson, K.Bedient. Row 2- L.Colbum, J.Foote, T.Myers, M.Fre- drick, D.J.Bourgeois, K.Hunt. Rcw 3- M.Talbot, D.Hand, H.Haug, B.Anderson, J. Page, J.Bryden, J.Sorenson, B.Holt. Row 4- J.Ray, C.Wilson, J.Gregory, S.Gould, B-.Tohnson, K.Stachina, V.Pickens, Row 5- J.Card, N.Bryden, J.Delp, K. Ballard. Row 6- J.Hoffman, F.Bunn, K.Sullivan, J.Wassenaar, D.Warden, E.I'Iiddaugh, D.Addair. The seventh grad- ers have finally made it upstairs with the Big Kids. Classes all over-from the shop to the Home- economics room. Run- ning to get to class on time becomes the normal thing. With the newness of the upstairs, it seems they just can’t get a break anywhere! Eighth Grade Row 1- M.Fish, K.Moore, A.Meyers, J.Benjamin. Row 2- S.Vfoodbeck, S.flolclridge. Raw 3- V. Brown, E.Shields, S.Linton, K.Van Zandt. Row 4- D.Atcher, J. Mitchell, B.Stevens, P. Osterhout. Row 5- L.Randall, S.Eckert, P. Vaun. Row 6- A.IIarlow, J.Weidman, A.Kinney. Row 7- D.Card, L.Veres, C.Cozzolino, J.Rob- inson, C.Forgit, J.Kokell, Row 8- J.Broderick, T.Ieahy, R.Sohne,. Rov 9- M.Bassett, M.Walling, K.Moore, M.Gleussner, R.Elliott, R.Card, G.VanDoklcenburg, S.Holmes, M.IIull. After another year of rushing from class to class the entire 8th grade has succeeded in memorizing the upstairs layout. The eighth graders have added a dash of life to the halls with their laughter and hap- py faces! 85 Class of 1984 RotD.VanZandt, L.Helchowski, D.Hoag, G.Rehrmann, J.Gregory, S.Sherwood, D.KoTvik, J.IIoffemen. Row 2- T.Widridge, R. Wheeler, L.Tiffany, R.Sargent, J.Valentine. Rcw 3- S.Clark, S.Spaulding, M.Holmes, B.Wildridge, F.Cobb, C.Bingham, D.i-JdWilliams, M.Musser, B.Norton. I tow 4- M.Wilcox, B.Forgit, M.Glidden, S.Holmes, L.Sorensen, C.Eckert, T.Wood, J.Parmalee, D.Fisher. Itow_5- J.Waffle, S.Mitchell, P.Boggs, A.Jones, B.Webster, E.Watson, J.Bry- ant, S.Gorton. Above: All right, who took it? Middle: The Three Stooges. Left: The jokes on you, Jenn 86 Left: Salt and Pepper. Middle: A tiqht squeeze! Below: Yum-Yum Good. Class of 1983 Pow 1- B.Harlcw, B.Bunn, J.Delp, L.Raymond, S.Marchel, V.Van Steinberg, G.Moore, M.Smith, R.Joy, K.Ray, R.Hoag, J.Dvoracek, D.flaksuda, J.Carr, M.Shields, Y.Page, J. Dixon, L.Treiber, R.Teed, K.Kakell. Itow 2- M.Baldwin, A.Reed, T.Hoag, D.Pickens, C.Bassett, J.Dvoracek, J.Pasternak, D. Stafford, D.Boest, C.Albertson. 3- S.Wahl, T.Roe, B.Utter, J.Romberger, J.Miller, J.Davis, J.Brunschmid, K.Wheeler R.Elliott, M.Johnson, A.Sorenson, J.Foote. 87 Class Of 1982 Row 1- J. Cameron, R. Glidden, C. Henness, L. Fish, P. Quintin, C. Coz zolino, B.Bronson ,T.Weidman,C.Pasternak,D.Card,M.Salvador, Row 2- F.Sorenson,J.Quintin, 14.Littlewood,B.Gleussener,P.Pegg,R.Ray, J. Meyers, E. Brown, P. Hamm, R. Stewart, S. Pegg, D. Vaun, D. Morton, B. Decker, A. Musser, B. Page, L. Hand. Hello From Angie Angie Carroll, Mor- ris's Rotary exchange student this year, is spending her junior year in New Zealand. According to her friends, she is doing the same kinds of things there she did while in Morris. She writes that she is having a real blast but misses everyone back home. 88 Determination Determination to pass all major tests and Regents. A lot of pressure from teach- ers and courses. The time to add up your credits for your car- eer decision. The junior year. 89 Cleaners, Cooks, and Chauffeurs World around us Paul Leila Marquit’s Morris IGA and New Berlin IGA Where Service is our Specialty Top Quality Groceries Comparative Prices Our Butchers Cut to Order 92 Don Foote GENERAL CONSTRUCTION MORRIS, N Y. 263-5137 Phone: 263-5150 1 Jhe (Colonia? BEAUTY SHOP 12 Hargrave St. 3 Morris, N.Y. Harris. Operator } Vi. ■ ft j!i' : (|i.j S' 93 Md n Street. Oneonta NY 13820 607 432 5141 15 Lake Street MORRIS, NEW YORK 13808 Tubs - Sat 10-5 pm Marcia Foote (607 ) 263-5116 t 1 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 81 FROM BOYNTON STUDIO compliments of George T. Martin Morris, N.Y. ATTORNEY AT LAW 93 Compliments Of The H.W Naylor Company Morris, N.Y. Best wishes from Town and Country Beauty Salon 847-8812 Lucille Hoag Finch’s Fabric Fhrm West Oneonta, N.Y. 607-432-2417 Compliments of Shadel Arabian Farms Morris, N.Y. 263 5037 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1981 FROM ROYCE WEBSTER Best Wishes From McWillams Hardware 263 5107 Elm Grove Road Morris, NJ. Well Drilling Robert E. Klindt 263-5631 (607) 263 5661 LOGMATIC WOOD FURNACE CO. MANUFACTURE ■ SALES ■ SERVICE BOX 116 MORRIS. NEW YORK 13808 FAY WILCOX SONS Empire Hotel Gilbertsville, N Y. William and Mary Knicklebine Prop. 94 JOHNSTON MEMORIALS Cemetery Markers Morris, N.Y. Edmeston , NY. 263 — 5795 965—8242 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1981 AGWAY FARM PALMER'S LIGHTNING PROTECTION SERVICE Deoler ond Installer for Master Lobel Lightning Rod Systems FARMS • BARNS • HOMES FREDERICK L. PALMER MORRIS. N. Y. 13 608 (6071 263-5014 BRUCE K. NORTON REPRESENTATIVE METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO LIFE-RETIREMENT- MORTGAGE LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE Box 36 Route 51 Morris, NY 13808 263-5494 O Metropolitan Life HOME STORE LOWER RIVER STREET ONEONTA, N.Y. 432-6850 BOX 331 PHONE (607) 263 5550 MORRIS AUCTION GALLERIES William R. Stowell MORRIS, NEW YORK 13808 Households—Far ms—Es tat e s - Bus ine s se s SMITH FORD 175 East Main St. Norwich,N.Y. Total Transportation Center 3 34- 3273 95 COMPLIMENTS OF DYKES DRUG CO. DAVID J. DEAL — HAROLD S. DEAL NEW BERLIN, N.Y. COMPLIMENTS OF Gould Bridges, Inc. Frink sno-plows Spreaders Morris, NY 263-5125 £ hew if J a family restaurant since 1918 in the HEART of Cooperstown Available for banquets, parties, meetings, ect. all year; with full license privileges 547-9261 or 547-8519 The Lemister Family Wishes You The Very Best Kathryn Homan, Prop. Village Coffee Shop Main Street, Morris 263— 5511 BEST WISHES from Winter's General Store New Lisbon, New York Phone (607) 263 - 5555 BUTTERNUT a REALTY TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES W. D. BENJAMIN 26 West Main Street Licensed Real Estate Broker Morris. New York 13808 PUT YOUR DUDS IN OUR SUDS Open Daily 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Mor ris Coin Laundry Car Wash So. Broad St. MOrris.NY Best Wishes To Graduates From Butternut Valley post 1135 American Legion Legion Auxiliary PHONE (607) 263-5219 LARRY JEAN UNTON 34-36 W. MAIN-ST MORRIS, N Y. 13808 Lintons - Ltd. THE 0LDE COUNTRY DEPT STORE CLOTHING - GIFTS - ANTIQUES 96 TOWN HOUSE MOTOR INN 40Rooms - Cable TV- Completely Air-Conditioned Direct Dial Telephones In All Rooms-Conference Room Desk Attendant On Duty 4 Hours Daily IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ONEONTA Downtown end of Grand Street Ext, 1-88 607 432- 1313 Morris Rotary Club Best wishes to all the 1981 Morris Graduates May you all settle in communities as great as Morris- and may you find organizations such as ROTARY to better serve those in your chosen communities. Annual projects sponsored by the Morris Rotary Club are: Community calendar. Ice Skating Rink, Student Loans, School Halloween Party, Spring Sports Banquet, Old Home Says, Christmas Food Baskets, Poultry Project, Exchange Students - Angie Carroll and Guillermo De Piero Royce Webster Fred Nelson Harry Schaefer Warren Ryther Orrin Newton Rotary Club Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sgt. at Arms “ BEST WISHES” The Ivy Beauty Salon 8 HIGH STREET, MORRIS Barbara Prindle — Operator 263 -5040 tully insured chimneys, fireplaces wood stoves C T Chimney Sweeps 423 -6777 263-5925 • BARN CLEANERS • SILAGE CARTS • SILO UNLOADERS f BLOWER PIPE CLAMPS • CAT miERS • MANURE SPREADERS WILFRED GORSIRA, D.D.S. 32 MAIN STREET BY APPOINTMENT MORRIS, NEW YORK Calico Cabin Fabric Shop Quilting and Dress Fabrics Hartwick N.y. Route 205 293-7332 RESIDENCE OFFICE A C 607 263 5631 A C 607 432 5111 Charles J. Bosco ATTORNEY COUNSELOR AT LAW 26 MAIN STREET ON EONTA,N. Y. 13620 MOORE’S M©bil STATION MINOR MAJOR REPAIRS TUNE-UPS CORNER SOUTH BROAD St GROVE ST. MORRIS. NEW YORK 263-5422 Compliments of ThfRombergers New Lisbon Sign Language Carved Signs 98 The Varden Portrait For some people, a diploma is not enough. Some people feel that there should be more to graduation.'More than just a diploma. A timeless commcmorati%'e of your graduation is the Varden portrait. Your Varden portrait will speak with distinction. For over 30 years, the name Varden has meant the ultimate in portraiture. When you graduate, don’t settle for less. Varden STUDIOS INC. PATRONS Compliments from Sam Stone Best Wishes from Mort Prindle Uncle Mort Best Wishes from D.J.,Valarie, Damein Compliments from the Brookside Good Luck from Sonny and Betty Benjamin Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore and Family Congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. R. Card Good Luck from Rodney Anderson Good Luck from Anonymous Best Wishes from Barb and Hank Decker Congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. Payton Worst Wishes from Crazy Gifts Compliments from Mr. and Mrs. R. Gould Good Luck from D.L. Valentine and Son’s Best Wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun Compliments from the Wildridge Family Congratulations from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pickens Best Wishes from Norm Jacobsen Best Wishes from Bob and Millie Campfield Good Luck from Denny and Eliane Bourgeois Congratulations from Barry and Robin Spaulding Support your Morris Safety Patrol 6th grade 100 LITTLE GROCERY Gilbertsville, N.Y. GROCERIES. MEATS ICE. SUBS, SALADS DAIRY SUPPLIES and DRINKS Phone: 607 847-8634 Homestead Auction Service MORRIS, N.Y. WILL BUY AND SELL HOUSEHOLDS, CATTLE LEW MILLER, AUCT. DAVID W. ANDERSON AND SON BOX 194 MORRIS, NEW YORK 13808 (607) 263-5345 Authorized Dealer DAVID W. ANDERSON President Vinyl Building Products by VIPCO Compliments of The Carriage Inn Morris, N.Y. 263 9995 Phones: Morris 607-263-5048, 5746 — Oneonta 607-432-3474 Antique Furnishings West Main Street P. B., A. P. and V. G. Gregory Morris, N. Y. - 13808 MORRIS ARCO General Repairs all night wrecker service wneel alignment NYS inspection 263- 9983 Night 263- 5351 7 £e See Sfafr Basket Barn ’N Gift Shop MORRIS, N. Y. 13808 Phono 263-5178 FLOWERS, WICKER, NORCROSS CARDS, GIFTS GALORE 101 Best Wishes To The Class Of 1981 arrie Phillies and Family Joe and Sarita Fiske Mr. and Mrs. Orin Newton Dave Pickens Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sorenson Lyle Hoag Mr. and Mrs. Ward Collier Mr.and Mrs. John Lull Billy Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Card Mike Veres Theron Henness Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Family Edith Gleussner Fred and Nancy Johnson D.J. Bourgeois Mr. and firs. Clement Gerald Bourgeois Daniel Van Winkler Gary Fisher The Ferguson Family A1 Gunther Mrs. Ruby Foote Valerie Bourgeois Miss Evelyn Kinney Richard Veres Mrs. Doris Whitman Jackie Mael Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott Lois Hopper Mr. and Mrs. Eric Shields Leon and Joy Tracy Lyle and Pat Springett Maureen Joy Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pickens Elaine M. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilds Barry C. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rendo Diane McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pickens Mr. Henry Stafford Willard Lasher Doris N. Hoag Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moore Bill and Nancy Pickens Billy Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bowers Joanne and Jeremy McCook Sam Libby Diana and Dave Birdsall Mr. and Mrs. Donald Turnbull 102 Mark and Pablo Bosco (607) 263 5506 IN STITCHES NEEDLEWORK R. J. Anderson Contractor RT 23 - 3 MILES EAST OF MORRIS ON NAYLOR ROAD Roofing 6c Siding Free estimate Storm Windows 6c Doors Morris. N.Y. HOOK RUGS, EMBROIDERY, NEEDLES, ana ACCESSORIES HOURS: PAT MATTESON TUES.-SAT. 1-5 BEST WISHES FROM (607) 847-8557 ZcM MR. MRS. RICHARD Edward Palme ADDITIONS - NEW HOMES - MASONRY TRACY and FAMILY EDWARD PALME R0 3 B0X 121 0wner NEW BERLIN. NY 13411 Empire Livestock Marketing Coop. Inc. Auction held every Thursday Daily calf market at 1 p.m. Complete farm auction service;call or stop and see John Weidman, manager and auctioneer, office (607) 432-5710 home (607) 263-5933 Morris Insurance Agency WARREN KINNY Best Wishes to the Class of 1981 104 MERF’S CERAMICS THE OLD’S MORRIS, NEW YORK 263 5830