Newton Catholic High School - Newton Yearbook (Newton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1982 volume:

Newton Catholic High School 575 Washington Street 1981-82 efuton Watholic efuton Wathalic emton Watholte efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton GVathalic efuton GVat haltc etton Cathalte efuton GWathaltc BMS ew g efoton Qatholic ye ari etuton Catholic oS, 5 aera aye etoton Catholic a ar 54 efoto Catholic etton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic etuton Catholic efuton Catholic etton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic @ahle of Contents efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efuton Catholic efaton Watholic Mga OBT? nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen noderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen noerclassmen nderclassmen nderclassimen nderclassimen nderclassmen nderclassmen @®reat Qxpectations noerclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassmen nderclassimen nderclassmen Eee Sed | Qf LZ LY” 229T 13 2P SEA c ® = iC 0 qd Smee Li Our new crop of recruits adjusted well to the atmosphere at N.C. The seniors appreciated their cooperation which they displayed on baby day and throughout the fund raising drives. The freshman enthusiasm was second only to the seniors. oS Y) i) tees O = O 1c oO O op No longer the newcomers, the sophomores began the year with confidence and eagerness. They have the potential of being a produc- tive class in the future at N.C. They look forward to the challenge of being upper classmen. 11 EE ‘ cat 4 sc a a i ot RS cea % oe. f THE TEACHING OF CxiRd It’s just another stop along the path, where we are to make new friends and reinforce old ones. It’s a time to share special moments and make alittle history. What we will see as seniors, will have been developed while we were Juniors. We have had our ups and our downs lets trust in one another that the future will hold very few downs. Party long and study hard will make our Junior class strong. Let’s make our High school years good times to remember always. ils : . 18 ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties cttotties ctthtties cttotties ctthtties ctibtties ctibities ctibtties ctthtties ctthtties ctihtties ctthtties ctibtties ctibtties ctiotties ctthtties Getting Inboloed ctibtties ctiftties ctthtties ctthtties ctibities ctthtties ctthtties ctthtties Senior Class Officers Senior Class President Ruth Howard, has been active part of the student government for her four years in high school. She has worked hard to make the class of “82” the best. Vice President Lee-Anne Dow- ney, contributed her own spirit and ideas. She presented the thoughts of the students to the administration. Kathy Ahearn as secretary ful- filled her duty by helping organize the Senior Christmas Party and Magazine Drive. Her enthusiasm inspired others to contribute. Treasurer Julia Murphy, effi- ciently kept the records of the class in order. She could be-fre- quently seen at the bank with the cash. Student Council Lydia Cedrone president of Student Council has worked with the student body and faculty to better the needs and wants of the students. Vice President Jeanne Palkey has gathered up many ideas to make possible more activities in the school. Therefore, to better the atmosphere among the stu- dents. Secretary Andrea Deli-Colli made many contributions to the Student Council by supporting and fulfilling her job to the fullest. Treasurer Audry Walsh man- aged all the money brought in by Student Council. All funds were secure in her hands. Glee Club The Glee Club has brought song and harmony to our celebrations and assemblies. Under Miss Gallagher’s guidance the members of the club de- veloped their voices and team- work. They are often heard prac- ticing after school. Much effort has been put into their fine performances. We all appreciate their contribution to make our community gatherings more spe- cial. Please keep up the good work. Your music makes a differ- ence. This year the talents of the Dra- ma Club were put to very good use. They produced “A Christ- mas Carol’, and performed skits for the Senior College Night. Miss Gallagher provided guidance which helped the students de- velop their own skills. Jim O'Neill directed, with the help of others, the Christmas play. All the play- ers turned out wonderful perfor- mances which made their shows successful. The club has pro- vided the students with a produc- tive role which benefits both the school and themselves. National Honor Society This year, for our president, we had a born leader. Lydia Cedrone has persevered to bring prestige back to National Honor. With Vice President Pat Cahill, she worked to raise the standards of the Society. Pat contributed by giving an outstanding example as a fine student and athlete Treasurer Regina Canty man- aged the funds and kept the re- ceipts for the many events plan- ned throughout the year. Terry Conway, Secretary, recorded all ideas and was ready to help. National Honor Society spon- sored activities such as flowers for St. Pats day and transporta- tion to the play for elderly citizens. They will continue their effort to promote scholarships, leadership, service, and charac- ter, to create a feeling of pride in the school. Yearbook You are now reading the pro- duct of all our sweat and tears. We have labored to compile a book which will convey the spirit of Newton Catholic. This has not been an easy task. Please don't misunderstand, we have enjoyed our work. We hope that you feel as proud of this book as we do. Seniors, this is our last glimpse of N.C. Please cherish it as you do all your other high school memor- ies. To the under classmen we leave experienced hands to guide when we are gone. The staff extends their gratitude to all those who contributed to this book. Good-bye and good luck. tera pene ? ob | i j 3 4 4 || } i vpn aansbeetiani tae “A Christmas Carol” was the first play to be pro- duced for the Christmas season. Raw materials were sanded, scraped and painted to make the sets. Costumes were sewn and rehearsals continued for hours into the night. Finally the finished product was presented to the public before vacation. Everything went well and much credit goes to Mary Treddin. She brought all aspects of production to create a professional and enjoyable show. 27 30 ei aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty acultyu aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty i Faculty One Hig Aappy Hamily aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty aculty red (Fb ee ae eed a ne a SN NS ON ON ON TOON TOON Bao veoh, rp Pad Pd Pad Pad Pad Pad Cart H ; y ; : | Sr. Alice Mary Sr. Julia Fitzpatrick Sr. Elinor Keane Rev. Leroy Owens Mr. David Daviau Mr. Joseph Greely ris aia a ; a Yl poselieieom Mrs. Dianne Zaia_ Mr. Frank Ferreer Mrs. Foley-Kenny Miss Susan Bradbury Mrs. Dana Smyly Mr. Steve Hope ison Mary Morri ISS Mrs. Maggie Surwilo Mr. Bill Morris M In iss Mary Ann O’Donnell Anne Canty Mary Tredd GY == GOTES ve © Angela Keshi Micheal Miller Mrs Mr. Mr. Thompson Cafe Crew M Mrs. Jo Pepper iss Anne Gallagher 36 Sports Sports Sick ports Sports ports ports ports Sports ports ports ports Sports ports ports Sports ports ports ports Sports Sports ports 2 Sports Jiush It Co The Limit Sodcts ports Sports Sports ports Sports Sports norts Spectators apie, oe wt Pox ar bie Vidi tan F Cheerleading Peeesiemcssas Ff j | i : : e : 1st Row: L. DeMeo, D. Sauro, Capt. B. Santacroce, Capt. R. Howard, Mascot: Stacey Capt. J. Palkey, D. Brooks, K. Lewis, 2nd Row: L. DiFonzo, A. Walsh, Coach: N. Giavangelo, K. Webber, P. Ryan, 3rd Row: C. Chagnon, S. Cox, J. Farrar, D. Corrigan, M. gentile, D. Priante. The Varsity Cheerleaders and pom-pom girls showed their spirit this year for the boy’s teams by cheering loudly and powerfully and giving it their all. Senior Captains Ruth Howard, Jean Palkey and Beth Santa- croce lead the group with loads of N.C. High Spirit! 41 Football 5 a 7 og a ae . lias ite = First Row: Capt. J. Mingolelli, Capt. J. Giannone, Capt. P. Kling, Second Row: L. Murphy, P. Cahill, C. Barbera, T. Finelli, J. MacClellan, J. O’Neill, M. Walsh, A. Venditti. Third Row: T. Donnelly, D. Walsh, D. Hult, S. Nugent, B. Kling, D. Grady, G. McGrath, M. Hung. Fourth Row: M. Bove, S. Scanlon, B. Martin, D. Walsh, G. Franchi, J. Demeo, D. Hoar, G. Gentilucci, Fifth Row: S. Moran, T. Conboy. The 1981 Newton Catholic foot- ball season was a rousing success and a perfect way for the Seniors of “82” to leave their mark in the annuals of Catholic High School football. With the discipline of coach Tom Raeke, and his staff Newton Catho- lic went on to grasp a 6-3-0 record, the best in 8 years. Captains John Mingolelli, John Giannone and Paul Kling, encouraged each team member to produce their utmost. The training, dedication, and per- sistence really paid off in 1981, showing the rest of the Catholic Suburban League what Newton Catholic is really capable of. RNIN Kneeling: Capt. R. Canty, L. Downey, Standing: Coach M. Mele, C. Starita, S. Calabro, D. Brooks, S. Calabro Bump! Set! Spike! This year the Volleyball team practiced long hours to perfect their skills. Senior Co-Captains Lee-Anne Downey and Regina Canty provided leadership and guidance for the players. Seniors Denise Brooks and Susan Calabro were valuable assets who powerful on both offense and defense. Sophomore Caroline Staritas and fresh- man Shari Calabro learned quickly to become con- sistent players. J.V. Basketball Kneeling: L. DeJesus, T. Conboy, D. Walsh, C. Shea, F. Censullo, M. Donnelly. Standing: T. Co McAdam, G. Franchi, T. DeRosa, J. Fernandes, T. Canty, S. Moran, Coach Dabneningo. Sitting: J. DeDoming, M. Gentile, C. Swan, S. Calabro, A. Fremault, Back: M. Murphy, A. Todd, V. Sobey, S. Baker, M. Demeo, Coach: P. Savage. Under Coach Dabne- ningo, the boys practiced hard and long to prove they could win. They developed many skills to help them be- come better players once they move on the Varsity. The girls showed their spir- it and enthusiasm on the court by playing hard with the determination to win. Under Coach Pat Savage, the freshman on the team learned skills, which the girls displayed in games. 49 ketball Kneeling: Capt. P. Capello, Capt. J. Mingolelli, Standing: Coach Dabneningo, J. Fernandes, L. DeJesus, D. Farrar, J. Ross, Coach D. Dabeneningo. Standing Back Row: T. Finelli, T. DeRosa, S. McAdam, G. Geoffrion Captains John Mingolelli and Philip Cappelo showed their lead- ership as the boys played hard against tough competition. In prac- tice Coach Don Dabneningo work- ed them intensely so they could perfect their skills. The boys finished the season with a 4-12 rec- ord. 51 Basketball ee ete aE EIN ES� cas — Sitting: Capt. L. Downey, Capt. C. DeMeo, Sitting Back Row: S. Calabro, R. Canty, V. Anselme, N. Conboy, Coach M. White The spirited seniors Carol, Lee- Anne, Susan, Regina and Veronika showed their superior skills when challenged by tough opponents. Captains Carol and Lee-Anne, lead the team to victory on many occa- sions. Coach Marty White, molded sophomores Nancy Conboy and Kathy DelGrosso into promising fu- ture stars. Susan displayed dedica- tion to the team effort with her sharp-shooting skills while Regina added her touch defensively as well as offensively. We could always count on Veronika’s ability at the foul line to keep the games close. ' i 54 Seniors Sentors Sentors Seniors entors Sentors Seniors Sentars Sentors Sentors Sentors Sentars Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Irreplaceable entors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Sere We are the Seniors the mighty and the proud. As we leave N.C. we reflect on all that has transpired while we have been here. Our class has brought unique spirit to our school. We have made a difference! Sometimes there were difficulties, but we overcame them and we were better for it. We graduate eager for the future, yet we will treasure the time we have spent inside these walls. Good-bye N.C. and thank-you. Francis Bradley Elizabeth Brennan Denise Brooks 58 Terry Conway Dianne Corrigan Maribeth Cotter 59 in a CRA Robert Diduca sais v7, ipl eZ David Farrar Gabriella Fierimonte Thomas Finelli 62 Margaret Henderson Gary Geoffrion Maureen Higbee Mary Hoban 63 SRW Neinns Mary Kearney Michael Lydon James MacLellan Cornelia Mahoney 66 Karen McCabe Michael MacCormack Gregory McGrath Michelle McManus John Mingolelli Julia Murphy Lawrence Murphy Ann Marie Norton Susan Nye 67 Sean O’Sullivan Arnold Persechini Artemis Polimeros Stanley Ross Stephanie Saniuk 70 James Sbordone Ellen Snedeker Beth Santacroce ino incenz ic V Domen Anthony Vendi ia is Tenagl Chr George Waters Joseph Webber Michael Walsh 71 DO YOU KNOW WHOTHESE PEOPLE ARE Prom Junior week ages Maggie All right Feeler Joe Beard Bush Jokey Cad Eddy Eyebrows Munster is a centerfold White Conty Junior Prom D=Mass over Volume X-Mas Party Homecoming Double D | hate juniors (seniors) TAB Doped! Boomtown Rats Is Grady Dead? Lydia Sweet 16 Rard Bingo Pacers M.O.L. Pepe Gerome Yip Yipes! My ankle hurts See ya later Bud Friendly Flashes DICK-O!! Peppy you scum Mrs. O’Dentures Rutha Please, Please! Suzee CVS The Hosses Jade Island LATE! Smoke Bombs Snowstorms Football Games Homework, What Homework? Polly Paranoid GET YOUR BLAZER ON! Chairs out the window | Don’t Even Think So! You Might Get Over It Pootsie Memories Anderson Macho Frank Rectory Sledding Bongo runs Mad Screamer Mr. Carr Parker Bighead NCC Game JOKE! Flem Latin Howdy Hey Guys! Applications Coke adds life | just can't Crash Club YEEEEE Yipeee Junior Retreat Senior Retreat Baby Day Superstar New Hampshire Open Campus Packy Runs Shut Down Wellesly Hills Fire In The Car Monty Mine! MAD! Howard Johnsons Young Life | Looove You! You Big Pig The Assumer Waffle Stomper Ruth and Tiny Police Concert Boy who can't go out AC DC Concert Bry Bry What is Stress? Do That The Zone Ball and Chain Slim You Hartman Freshman Initiation Assigned Seats In The Cafe Forming an 82 out front Lydia and the Man Fattys Foreigner Concert Ralph, Ralphette, Ralphena | wish | could See Foreigner over a Toilet Junior Trip and Skip Day Last House on The Left House of Pancakes Charlie Brown X-Mass Tree Bad Mood, Bad Mood 17 of us in a Station Wagon with a trailer hitch that doesn’t drag Much! Ming’s Broken Wrist You Spit in your Chicken? Who Loves Karate? But | want the big Smurf Sr. Elinor Surfs Up! Big Ball in a candelpin lane Nat’l Pig Squealing contest Uniforms What the ? Lets Find Some Albinos! Punk Out! Emily ls Dead 79 Senior Directory Catherine Ahearn — J.V. Cheerleading 1, Varsity Cheerleading 2, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Class Secretary 4. Veronik Anselme — “Every ending marks a new beginning.” Sandra Azzalina — National Honor Society 2,3,4, Language Club 2, Newspaper 1,2, Make up committee 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3 Senior Prom Committee 4. Charles Barbera — “I am looking forward to tomorrow while I’m trying to forget today”. Florence Bianchi — “Remember all my good and close friends from grades 9 to 12, the good times and bad. The class of “82” hope that everything works out for the best for all of you. Good Luck.” Ellen Boyle Frank Bradley — Varsity Club 1,2,3,4, Stage Crew 1,2,3,4, Beano. Elizabeth Brennan — Drama 1,3, Volleyball 2, Basketball 2, Softball 2,3, Manager Girls Basketball 3, Assembly Committee 2, Junior Prom Committee 3. Denise Brooks — Varsity Club 2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Volleyball 4, Close Up 4, Language Club 2, Captain J.V. Cheerleading 2. Patrick Cahill — National Honor Society 2,3,4, Football 4, Basketball 1,2,3, Algebra 1, Tudor 3, M.O.L., Computer Aide 4, Varsity Club 2,3,4. Susan Calabro — Basketball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,3,4, Volleyball 4, Yearbook 3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Play 3, Ticket Committee 2, Close Up 4, Make Up Committee 4. Regina Canty — Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,4, Softball 2,3, Ticket Committee 1,2,3,4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Yearbook 3,4, Assembly Committee 2, Language Club 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Close Up 4. Philip Capello Lydia Cedrone — Student Council 1,2,3,4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Class Funds 2,3,4, School Play 1,2,3,4, Close Up 3,4, Varsity Club 1,2,3,4, Junior Prom Committee 2,3, High School Times 3, Youth Advisory Council 3,4, Language Club 2, Glee Club 3,4. Anna Coleman Terry Conway Dianne Corrigan Maribeth Cotter Andrea Delli-Colli — “Today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” Carol DeMeo — “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need.” Robert DiDuca — There will be days to laugh, and days to cry and days for making haste. Days for seeking out yourself but no days that you can waste. Thomas Donnelly Lee-Anne Downey — Basketball 1,2,3,4, Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Senior Class Officer 4, Assembly Committee 2, Ticket Committee 1,2,3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Make Up Committee 4, Close Up 4, Yearbook 3,4. Anthony Farina — “Reach out today for tomorrows future will be yesterday’s history”. David Farrar Gabriella Fiermonte Thomas Finelli Susan Gallagher Gary Geoffrion John Giannone Evely Grabau — “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it, if you can dream it, you can become it”. 80 David Grady Robert Hartman Margaret Henderson Maureen Higbee — “It’s by chance that makes us brothers, but love that makes us friends”. Mary Hoban — “Substitution massconfusion clouds inside my head”. James Hooley Ruth Howard — Class President 4, Captain Cheerleading 4, Student Council 2,3,4, Assembly Committee 2, Junior Prom Committee 3, Play 1,2,3, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Basketball, Softball 2, Class Funds 2,3,4. Christine Hult Mary Kearney — “If you love something, let it free, if it returns, it’s yours. If it doesn’t it never was yours”. J. Paul Kling — Football 2,3,4, Baseball 2,3,4, Student Council 4, National Honor Society 3,4. Andrea Lally Micheal Lydon James MacLellan Cornelia Mahoney — Softball 1,2,3,4, Play 2,3,4, Junior Prom Committee 3, Make Up Committee 4, Glee Club 3. Karen McCabe Micheal MacCormack Gregory McGrath Michelle McManus Micheal Meehan John Mingolelli— Football 1,2,3, Captain 4, Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Computer Aide 4. Julia Murphy — “Well, we all need someone we can lean on, and if you want to well, you can lean on me”. Lawrence Murphy Ann Marie Norton Susan Nye James O'Neill Sean O'Sullivan Jeanne Palkey — “Remember yesterday, dream of tomorrow, but live for today”. Karen Peace Susan Pennellatore Arnold Persechini Artemis Polimeros Stanley Ross Stephanie Saniuk — “When the world is running down you make of what's still around”. Beth Santacroce Ellen Snedeker Chris Tenaglia Anthony Venditti Domenic Vincenzino Micheal. Walsh George Waters — Student Council 1,3,4, National Honor Society 2,3,4, Play 1,2,3,4, Varsity Club 2,3,4. Joseph Webber 81 a itil vaicippaaipie Yearbook Co-Editors Regina Canty Lee-Anne Downey Staff Seniors Susan Calabro Gabriella Feirmonte Lydia Cedrone George Waters Terry Conway Juniors Dawn Brooks Pamela Fraioli Advisors Mrs. Dana Smyly Mrs. Dianne Zaia Nox try lo conquer any a, Be Shou my guide until OS find 84 ¢ Winston-Salem HUNTER PUBLISHING COMPANY «North Carolina Guy Garon, Hampton Falls, N.H. Pn Sa