Nonnewaug High School - Nonnewaug Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1977 volume:

NONNEWAUG 1977 EDITORS’ NOTE At first glance, Nonnewaug seems just a cold, grey, cement structure that occasionally disappears in the fog. As the doors open in early morning, it becomes vibrantly alive — with crowded classes, bustling hallways, and talking students. Schools are designed for education, but there is much more to Nonnewaug High School than learning. As seniors, we’ve spent 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, 10 months a year, for 4 years coming to Nonnewaug. We have walked down countless halls, attended thousands of classes — only missing a few here and there, and have remained individuals. Each of us have our own private memories that will linger in years to come. In a yearbook, such as this one, we can only at- tempt to capture people, events, and moments that are common to all of us. This isn’t even an accurate portrayal because we all look at situations through different eyes. As you look through this yearbook, we hope to arouse your memories, perhaps make you laugh, and most of all — make you remember the good times, the bad, the exciting, the dull, and the individuals which make Nonnewaug come alive. BOARD OF EDUCATION STANDING— LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. William Mischou, Mr. James Assard, and Mr. Robert Bernhardt SITTING — LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Kathleen Cosgriff, Miss Irene Walker, Mr. George Largay, Chairman, Mr. George Bradlau, Superintendent, Mrs. Ruth Russell, and Mrs. Joan Smith 2 I Mr. Arthur Myjak The entire senior class wishes to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to the cheerful, patient and hard working school secretaries, Mrs. Bignelli and Mrs. Marchand. The smooth functioning of the school office is highlighted on those few days they are absent, when chaos is the order of the day. Despite constantly ringing phones, and incessant stu- dent demands their good humor prevails and the work gets done. Thanks for all the times we failed to pause and say thanks. Miss Carol Marchand 4 Mrs. Mary Bignelli 1 r , Ms. Karen Bovino Mr. Tony Daloisio Mrs. Geddes Ms. Joanne Hausmann Walt Harrison, Lyn Hcllwinkle, Art Boisvert 6 Standing, L to R; Rosemary Maloney, Pat Naylor, Rita Wolfer, Nancy Hoffman; Sitting: Bonnie Baer, Dot King, Joan Tanuis FACULTY DEDICATION To dedicate is to inscribe a work of literature to someone as a mark of affection and esteem. It also means to consecrate. To consecrate is defined as the devotion to ones life to a cause. What could be more fitting, then, than to dedicate this yearbook to the consecrated teachers of Nonnewaug High School, whom we hold in great affection and esteem. The Class of 1977 7 History was always a required course here at Non- newaug, but it stood high on our list of favorite subjects anyway. Mr. Hadzima broke us in with his talks on for- eign countries and past empires, and Mr. Buck kept every- one happy with his numerous filmstrips. U.S. History was next, with Mr. Linehan teaching us all about our past. From The Boston Tea Party to Lincoln’s Inauguration. Then came P.O.D., and all those enlightening speeches by Mr. Orgovan on Freud and Darwin. As the years passed by we learned about Man and his past, present, and future; and learned that history could be fun. This is why we thank those dedicated teachers for their endless hours of teaching and enjoying history with us. Mr. Paul Hadzima Mr. Stephen Bignelli Ms. Helen Amaral Ms. Ingrid Boedecker Ms. MaryLou Cofrancesco Since languages are electives at Nonnewaug, not all the students have had the opportunity to take these fascinating courses. But those students who did sign up, realized after only a few short months that their time was being well spent. When spring came around, you could see Mr. Bignelli busily running back and forth from Humanities to French, trying his best to remember which was which. Miss Boedeck- er had three languages to keep straight, but always did so with a smile. Miss Cofrancesco was always in a happy mood on quiz days, but watch out for her Spanish temper on those other afternoons. That new teacher in the language rooms this year was Ms. Amarel, who came along to help out with French classes. German, French and Spanish were the three languages taught this year, and each one had its special moments and memories. So from us to the dedicated teachers; Merci, Gracia and Danka. Mr. Joseph Kennelly Ms. June Gaston 10 Ms. MaryAnn Martins-Ruocco Mr. Ronald Yarusavage Mr. Adam Korpalski English is the only academic subject required to be successful- ly completed every year of our four year high school career. In order to succeed in later life, it is imperative to have a good command of the English language. Faced with the task of pre- senting a rather unpopular subject, all the teachers attached to the English department extended themselves to add variety and humor to the required curriculum. Field trips, film strips, and private jokes all helped to break the monotony of Chaucer, Milton and Shakespeare. We thank all these teachers for helping us scholars to help ourselves. 11 The Vocational Agriculture and Industrial Arts Pro- gram is an active and popular department at Nonnewaug High School. The wide variety of courses which are off- ered in these fields prepare the students for future techni- cal and agricultural careers. The numerous teachers, Mr. Brockway, Mr. Burdick, Mr. Breakell, Mr. Hutter, Mr. Parkhouse, Mr. Wisniewski, and Mr. Yale, instill the tal- ent to create, and the ability to work with the hands. These teachers are helping to instruct future generations in the skills necessary for the future of the world. Their devotion and patience as instructors is to be admired. Mr. Robert Brockway 12 The Math department has been commended for being one of the finest in the school these past few years. But during our four year stay, we could always find the time to change the conversa- tion to more interesting topics. Mrs. Rickart’s class could al- ways find an excuse for a party; and Mr. Cleary would keep us sharp with his stories and antics. You could always count on him riding his unicycle through the halls at least once a year. Baseball got almost as much attention in Mr. Plourde’s as geometry, while Mr. Planz’s exciting proofs served only to con- fuse his students. After taking a few years off, Mr. Dorsett returned to teach us the difference between interest and percent- age, while doubling as our Vice-Principal. But through all the stories, jokes, and hearty laughs, we learned about Math from A to Z, and for this we thank the Math teachers of Nonnewaug High. Mr. Ed Dorsett Mr. Vic Plourde Ms. Tara Rickart Mr. Chip Planz 15 Mr. Robert Dibble Mrs. Phyllis Cummings Whenever we were scheduled for science, we knew there would be something new and interesting for us to do. Mr. Geist’s stream tables will always hold a spot in our hearts, as will Ms. Melnyk’s lectures on the ocean and our environment. Mr. Biondo taught us about the origins of life, how we evolved, and where we came from, while trying to get to the bottom of the Chapter 13 scandal. Mr. Dibble showed us how to use a slide rule, and Mr. Rac- zelowski explained the difference between velocity and speed. The lab was, and still is controlled by Mrs. Cum- mings, whose fee charts and lab books always kept us hopping. Science was hard, but still retained that little bit of fun and laughter which made it a very worthwhile course. 16 Mr. Sal Biondo Ms. Joan Bulmer Mr. Robert O’Sullivan Here at Nonnewaug we enjoy a fine tradition of first-class sports teams, from soccer to softball. The people who make this possible are our gym teachers, who through tireless effort have improved our athletic abilities. Miss Bulmer would not only officiate the volleyball and bad- minton games, but would also try her hand at these sports. Mr. O’Sullivan kept himself busy by taking attendance, collecting uniforms, and fixing the bas- ketball hoops; while Mr. Lawless showed everyone he could play floor hockey just as good as the next guy. Through it all, these instructors added their skills and humor to make gym a very interesting activity. Mr. John Lawless 18 Mrs. Marjorie Jones Music is the art of producing significant and pleasing arrangements of sound. Such an art is only developed through patience and monotonous prac- tice. Mrs. Nunemacher and Mr. Russo, the music teachers of Nonnewaug High School, in addition to the Middle and Mitchel Schools, have a demanding and sometimes discouraging job. However, they suc- cessfully stage concerts and develop this gift among the students. They fight apathy, lack of funds and time without ever giving up. Mrs. Nunemacher, Mr. Russo and their student teachers, through sheer de- termination, further the joy of music at Nonnewaug. 19 Miss Judi Davis Mrs. Sharon Nunemacher Mrs. Karen Robertson During our four years at Nonnewaug, the business depart- ment changed faces. Then even the change of faces changed names but despite all the confusion we’ve learned plenty about the business world. Mr. Ray Judd, though he never changed his name or his face, has always been a great help to his students and his seniors. Being head of the business department, Mr. Judd had to recruit two new teachers while we were sophomores. He made two good choices, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Dandu- rand. They fit right in with us and taught us typing, steno and business law. The senior class of 1977 sincerely thanks these three fine teachers. Mrs. Joan Dandurand 20 Mr. Ray Judd Elaine Gona Time is Too slow for those who wait. Too swift for those who fear. Too long for those who grieve. Too short for those who rejoice; But for those who love. Time is eternity. Cynthia Jean Connelly Cindy Far away there in the sunshine arc my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and sec their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Louisa May Alcott 25 Peter Krupinski Basketball 2. 3, 4. Bethann Burr Betsy FLBA 4 No hurry, no worry. Jane Hotchkiss Oceanography Club 2, Gourmet Club 3, Student-Faculty Senate Secretary 4, Magazine Drive Chairman 4, Softball 1, Field Hockey 1. 2, Basketball Manager 1, 2, 3, Tennis 2, 3, 4. And it goes on and on. Watching the river run, Further and Further from things that we’ve done Leaving them one by one. Loggins and Messina 26 Richard Munson Tiger Do unto others first!! Diana Gallagher Drama Club 1, 2. 3, Newspaper 3, 4, Gourmet Club 3, 4, Library Help 2, 3, 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Junior Class Committee 3, Yearbook 4. Tennis 2, 3, 4. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Jay Cote Lisbet Martland Class Committee treasurer 1, 2. Chorus, vice-president, treasurer. Madrigal Chorus, Drama Club, Equestrian Club. Softball 1. 2, 3. 4. Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days are dead Let’s drink a toast to those who best survive the life they’ve led. Tea Sympathy — Janislan John Swendsen FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. When tillage of the soil begins, other arts follow. Therefore the farmer is the founder of human civilization. Daniel Webster AnneMarie Carragan A.F.S. 1, 2. 3. 4; Student-Faculty Senate 2, 3, 4; Class Committee 2, 3. Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. “The optimist believes that we live in the best of all possible worlds; the pessimist fears this is true.” Ruth Elizabeth Schmollinger Ruthie” Track 1, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; Esquestrian Club 2, Athletic Association 2, 3, 4. “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog ... He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer . . . When all other friends desert, he remains.” — George G. Vest Ken Burr And as I saw the morning star come up over the mountains, I realized that life is just a collection of memories, and memories are like star light, that go on forever. C W Becky Root Jim Hunt North Brunswick Township High School Student Government Organization 1, Chairman High School Planning Committee 1, Chairman Constitution and Policy Committee 1, Vice President 1; General Manager W-NBH High School Radio 1; N.B.T.P.T.S.A. 1; J.V. soccer 1; German Club 1. Nonnewaug High School Student — Faculty Senate 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4. The Advocate 3, Prom Committee 4, Athletic Association 2, 3, 4; J.V. soccer 2. So, where to now St. Peter If it’s true I’m in your hands I may not be a Christian But I’ve done all one man can I understand I’m on the road Where all that was is gone So where to now St. Peter — Bcmic Taupin 31 Kirk Bowden Beth Hallett Life has brought us to a place on an old dirt road in the mountains and left us with no gasoline for our car. J.M.H. 32 33 Jeff Sturges Vickie White Tom Cole Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 “There are places I remember all my life. Though some have changed, Some forever, not for better, Some have gone and some remain.” Lennon McCartney 34 Ann Marie Bclden Band; F.B.L.A. 4 Cheerleading 3 “It seems to me some fine things have been laid upon your table but you only want the things that you can't get. The Eagles Elena Paquette A.A. 4; N.B.S. 3; Prom committee 4; Gourmet club 4 Track 2, 3, 4 “Constant in love to God the Truth, Age, Manhood, Infancy, and Youth. April Beardsley A.A. Rep. 2; Class Rep. 2, 3; Newspaper 3, 4, Circulation Editor 3, 4;A.F.S. club 3, 4; Gourmet club 3, 4; Yearbook Co-copy Editor 4 Tennis 2. 3, 4 “And we all know it’s better Yesterday has past Now let’s all start the living For the one that’s going to last.” Cat Stevens 35 Jim Plungis Honda “If your head is made out of wax, Don't go out in the sun. Ben Franklin James Heaven Donald Hellwinkle Don Indian club; Airplane club; Gourmet club 3, 4 Soccer 4 One can not step twice in the same river, for fresh waters arc forever flowing round us. Heraclitus 36 Don Whitten Dorothy Nettleton “Marilyn” Drama club 1, 2, 3; Prom committee 3, Chairmen 4; Treasurer of F.B.L.A. “I don’t think Love is ‘never having to say you’re sorry’. If we’re human, we all hurt each other — even when we don’t mean to. True Love is understanding and being willing to say “I’m sorry” Marjorie Holmes Jean Morgan 37 Robin Brown A.A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Yearbook typist 4 Newspaper 3, Typist 4; Class Rep. 1, 2; Prom committee; Nonnewaug Horse Show Secretary 2, 3, 4 Field Hockey 1, 2, Cheerleading 2, 3. Captain 4; Gymnastic Intermural 4; Soccer Manager 4: Baseball Manager 2 “Keep your face toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. Thankyouforseeingitmyway Mary Thompson F.B.L.A. 4; Prom committee 4 Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision. But today, well-lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” 38 Sarah Bassett F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 4 Prom committee 4; A.A. Rep. 3 Field Hockey 2 Everytime we say hello to some new encounter, we’re on our way toward ‘Goodbye’ ” Rod McKuen Nick Valerio A A 1, representative 2, treasurer 3, president 4. Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Captain 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. “Perfect speed my son, is being there.” Jonathon Livingston Seagull Alice Ehrmanntraut Drama 2. Prom Committee 4. Tennis 2, 3, 4. Gymnastics 4. “Everyone knows the difference between ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ . . . it’s just that some people can’t make a decision!” Lynnia Margret Milliun 39 Yvonne Harrison F.B.L.A. “I’ve had dreams enough for one And I've got love enough for three. I have my hopes to comfort me. I’ve got my new horizons out to see. Moody Blues Mark E. Grail Baby Child as a man as a living grain of sand . . . Sitting on the ever changing shore, Greeting the sunrise . Piched up upon the Gypsy- Woman. Hair flaming night as ravens even sleep . . . rainbow doth Tambourine complimenting her chant and choice of And love her God. I actually looked upon her on my right . . . coming forth. And Baby- Child the secondly looked his left to eye and 11 or 12 women, men, and little ones approached: They clad in their masters wish; white robes swaying to be baptized. These two worlds crossed each other in front of me. when afterwards. Baby Child sipped a heartful of ocean . . . Spat out the waste and walked upon the New Day. Jim Hendrix Raycttc Marie Boulanger Raisinets F.B.L.A. 4 I might spend my life upon the road just trying to add to what I know. Then someday I might settle down and all my friends will be around. The Eagles 40 Deborah Ann Burden Debbie or Deb F.F.A. 12 3 4 Terri Reynolds Marching band, 1. Band 1 2 3 4, Chorus 2 3 4. Philosophy Club 2 3 4, School paper 3 4. Magazine drive 4, Madrigal chorus 4 Searching endlessly. Walking through silence, Crave eternity.” Rohn Paquette Track 2. To him no high, no low, no great, no small; He fills, he bounds, connects. and equals all. I 79-80 James Parks Jim F.F.A. 3, 4 Michael Orzech “T.C” Watch out now, take care. Beware of thoughts that linger. Winding up inside your head. The hopelessness around you, In the dead of night. Beware of sadness. George Harrison Martha Bacon Library helpers club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Madrigals 1, 2, 4; National Honor Society; Student Faculty Senate 4 Softball 1, 2. 3, 4 “Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil; but live as servants of God.” I Peter 2:16 43 44 Edward Micheal Grafe “Grafe” “Do you remember days, not so long ago, When the world was run by people twice your size?” •« Clifford Albert H ? • Judy Nurnbergcr “Jude” Prom committee 4; Oceanography club 2 Field Hockey 1, 2, All-star 3, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 2. 3. 4 “Sometimes you win Sometimes you lose Sometimes you choose between the two Wondering, If you're gona make it.” Carol King Rick Wolffer Jenni Cleo Teodecki Cleo Teo A.A. Rep. 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Yearbook art editor 4; A.F.S. 1, 2. 3. Treasurer 4; Prom committee 4; A. A. Member 2, 3, 4 Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4 “Every rising of the moon Makes the years role away. And the love In my heart Will keep. There are friends I will make And ones I will break As the seasons Role by And we build our Own sky. Judy Collins 45 Fred Clark I P ■' Joanne Simons -Jo FBLA 4. Prom committee 4. Magazine drive 4. Softball manager 3. Some experiences pass quickly; but their impact lasts forever. Anonymous Karen Fedor “Shorty FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Newspaper 3. Sometimes you take a friend for granted, until you see how much you need and want a friend’s comforting words. Karen Vallario Let the smiles and laughter of yesterday, Create echoes in your mind. To think of how precious each moment was. That are now all left behind. Vytas Misenis 47 Chris Scchow What a long strange TRIP it’s been. “Grateful Dead’ Vinnie Kacerguis Susan Carroll largot Danuluck Edna Bush Eddie FBLA 4. There’s a lotta sense in livin' When the world we know starts givin’ And we can spread our wings some sunny day And fly away But till we all fly together What sense does it make? Seals Crofts Doug D’Aversa Soccer 2, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Do whatever you want to do. But if at first you don’t succeed. You arc running about normal. Milt Alderson Kent Thomas Crash Kent Prom Committee 4. Track. Demolition Derby — Captain D.K E.E.V.D B 51 Michel Frumerie Oregon, I’m not a stranger; Idaho, our paths have crossed. I just want to leave my footprints in your late October frost. For the never-ending highway beckons to the rolling stone tell he, who understand all, calls the gentle drifter home. Charlie Daniel Jim Warner NIP Radio Club 2. Ya don’t know what’s in the pickel barrel till ya get the lid off. Walter Morris There are two freedoms: the false where man is free to do what he likes; the true where man is free to do what he ought. Charles Kinsley Mike Sugrue Katherine Ann Martin FFA 1, 2, 3, secretary 1, 2, 3, Newspaper 3, Equestrian Club 1, Honor Society 3. The greatest joy in the world is to be loved for yourself, or rather in spite of yourself. 53 Barbara Colleen Downey Boo Boo FBLA 4. Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today, because if you enjoy it today, you can do it again tomorrow. Raymond S. Utenis Ray FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Laurie Merrill 54 55 Susan Cole Sue A A 1. 2, 3. 4. AFS 1, 2, 3, 4. Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Gourmet 3, 4. Newspaper co-editor 3, editor 4. Honor Society 3, 4. Chorus 3. 4. Yearbook 4. Student-Faculty Senate 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Softball 2, 3. Track 4. I think the best is yet to come, For where I’m from is also where I’m going. James Taylor Robert Start Leroy Lewis National Honor Society 3, treasurer 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. A good friend is like a bottle of wine; it improves with age. 56 Jonathan Sprano Jon Soccer 1, 2, 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2, 4. Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Get up at twelve and start to work at one — Take an hour for lunch and then at two you’re done. Melvin Cole Baseball 1. Wrestling 4. It’s about time we got out of here. Pam Lapinski AFS 2, 3. 4. AA 2. 3. 4. Prom Committee. Track 3. 4. My fantasies become reality and I must be what I must be and face tomorrow. Simon Garfunkel 57 Edward Stephen DeCourtin Distortion Band I set out on a long and lonely journey. And traveled through some strange and distant lands, And many times I thought I’d found life’s meaning. But it slipped away like water in the sand. Ambrosia Barbara Odendahl Barb Basketball manager 1, Softball 1. A A 1, Drama Club, Class representative 3. The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. Aristotle Meghan McLaughlin A A representative 1, 2, 3, 4, Horse Show secretary 2, 3, 4, AFS 3, 4, Student- Faculty Senate 3, Newspaper 3, 4, Class secretary 2, Class Council 2, j, 4. Prom Committee 3, 4, Yearbook 4. Soccer Manager 3, 4, Alumni Basketball chairman 2, 3, 4, Gymnastics 4, Cheerleading 2, 3, co-captain 4, Baseball Manager 2, 3, 4. Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone . . . Ella Wheeler Wilcox 59 Glinda Gay Johnson FFA 1. 2, 3. 4, Equestrian 1, Track 3. I am persuaded that neither life nor death, nor angles, principalities nor power nor things present, nor to come, nor light nor dark no any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love. Bill Carlson Photography Club 1, Film Club 2, Newspaper 3, Dramam Club 4. Susan Scheucrlein Sophomore class committee — vice president; Senior class — vice-president; Athletic Association Representative — 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, president 4; prom committee 3, 4, junior class committee rep., yearbook 4. Three men are my friends: He that loves me, he that hates me, he that is indifferent to me. Who loves me teaches me tenderness. 60 Who hates me teaches me caution. Who is indifferent to me teaches me self-reliance. Ivan Panin Elizabeth Weyburn Betsy Drama Club 1, 2, AFS 1, 2, Treasurer 3, co-chairman 4, Gourmet Club 3, 4. Class president 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, vice-president 4, yearbook 4. Field Hockey 2, Tennis 1, 2, 3. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will create the fact. William James Chris Hadad Athletic Association 1, 2, AFS 4. Student-Faculty Senate 3, 4 Class treasurer 2, 3. Basketball 1, 2, Soccer 1, 4. Carla Rae Gallop “Frog” FFA 2, 3, 4, FFA chapter secretary 4, FFA district secretary 4. Got to say a few things that have been on my mind. And you know where my mind has been. I guess I learned my lessons. Now is the time to 61 begin. Dr. Hook Leslie Ann Budris Les FFA 1, 2. 3, 4. Equestrian Club 1, 2, 3, Prom Committee 4, Newspaper 3. News letter 4. You know I’ve always been a dreamer and it’s so hard to change. Diane H. Flaherty Now all that I know is hazy and blurred, but then I will see everything clearly, just as clearly as God sees into my heart right now. I Corinthians 13:12 Jim Field Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him. and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5, 6 62 Timothy Hannah Tim I believe in work, hard work, and long hours of work. Men do not break down from overwork, but from worry and dissipation. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Melissa Dawn Greene Mishie , “Greenie”, Shorty F.F.A. 3, 4; Officer Reporter 4. A.A. Representative 1, 2, 3. Softball 1. 2. 3. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Cross Country 4. Changing in my time, baby that's alright with me. In the midst I'll think of you and how it used to be. Led Zepplin Barbara Sporie What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is life robbing the world of sun. Cicero FBLA 63 Vincent Bove Vinny Junior Class vice-president, Student-Faculty Senate representative 3. Yearbook co-editor 4. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4, Wrestling 4. Peace lies in ignorance, Pain in understanding. For all we understand, Is that we understand nothing. Wes Krantz • � Douglas Smith Smitty Debbie Coe A.F.S. 2, Secretary 3. 4; Student-Faculty Senate 1, Secretary 2, 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Yearbook co-editor 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. “Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future — is to live as if there were none.” Elbert Hubbard Kim Knowlton On the Loose They sleep generally in the open air, in winter as well as in summer, subjected to every inclemency of the weather.’ “They are yet a rollicking set, and occasionally include men of intelligence, who formerly possessed an 55 ordinary amount of refinement.” Valerie Stockwell Whoa. ooh. I’m out on the border. All I wanted was some piece of mind. Don’t you tell me 'bout your law and order, I’m tryin to change this water to wine. Eagles Jim Mahon Jaime Debbie Nardicllo Donna Marie Vaillancourt “Don or Dec Dancing 1, 2; Sewing 3; Cooking 3; Majorettes 3; Basketball 3; Track 1, 2; Cross Country 1. Have you ever tried really reaching out for the other side? I may be climbing on rainbows, but baby here goes — dreams are for those who sleep, life is for us to keep. Bread Susan Ann Warner “Sue FFA 1. 2, 3, 4; FBLA 4. And the best is yet to come this is only the beginning. It’s getting so much better we’ve just only grown to realize that the best is yet to come. Carole King 67 Dot Caldera 68 Janet Garre Kelly Gclb R.C. Cultivate the freshest flower. This garden ever grew, Beneath these branches, I wrote such childish words for you, But that’s okay. There’s treasure children always seek to find, And just like us you must have, A once upon a time. Bemie Taupin Kevin Day Kg FFA 1. 2, 3, 4; A A 3, 4; Soccer 3. 4; Track 3, 4. “Miracles Do Happen” Colin McLaughlin “Huggy Bear”; “Flint Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Soccer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Well it just goes to show that things are not what they seem. Please. Sister Morphine, turn my nightmare into a dream. Rolling Stones Timothy Rehkamp 69 Life — so they say Is but a game and they let it slip away Love — like the Autumn sun Should be dying but its only just begun Like the twilight in the road up ahead They don’t see just where we’re goin’ And all the secrets in the universe Whisper in our ears and all the years come and go And take us up, always up! Seals Crofts Judy Molzon ’’Jude” Bill Gunning Rusty Walauskas 70 Dona Lang Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time. Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines, Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way, the time is gone, the song is over, thought I’d something more to say . . . Pink Floyd Teresa Ann Zarrella Terri NBS 3. FBLA 4. Drama club 4. AFS 4. Newspaper 3, 4. How high our hearts can reach. How far our thoughts can take us. How full our days can be, How free our dreams can make us. 72 Mark Carlson Life is sad, Life is a bust. All you can do. Is what you must. You do what you must do. And yeah, you do it well. Dylan Glenn Sartori Gomer FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1. Don’t wait till tomorrow, look at all the fun you'll miss today. Matt Brazauskas “BRAZ” Newspaper Club 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 4. “There’s a light in the depths of your darkness, There’s a calm in the eye of every storm, There’s a light in the depths of your darkness, Let it shine. Oh let it shine” — Dan Foglebcrg 74 Jeff Osborn Tom Digilio Football 1, 2 French Club 2, Swimming 2 Hung over, red-eyed, dog tired, satisfied; it's a long road and a little wheel and it takes a lot of turns to get there. Sandra Diann Jones Drama Club 1, Prom Committee co-chairman 4 Cheerleading 3. 4, Yearbook 4, AA 2, 3, 4 Don’t walk in front of me. I may not follow; don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; just walk beside me and be my friend. Linda Slater The greatest compliment vou can pay someone is to love them for what they are, not what you think they should be. 75 Mark Hayward Richard Hcrmonot FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Timothy W. Hannah Tim FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. I believe in work, hard work, and long hours of work. Men do not break down from overwork, but from worry and dissipation. Keith Mattox Philosophy Club 1, 2. Student-Faculty Senate, Treasurer 3, 4. A A 1, 2, 3, 4. Prom Committee 4. Newspaper 3, 4. Track 2. Cross Country 2. For still there are so many things that I have never seen; in every mood in every spring there is a different green. J.R.R. Tolkien JoAnn Traficanti Memories light the comer of my mind. Misty, water colored memories Of the Way We Were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind. Smiles we gave to one another Of the Way We Were. So it’s the laughter, we will remember Whenever we remember The Way We Were. Ralph Humiston 77 Margaret A. Cole “Peggy Band 1. 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 3. Track 3. Well I've been afraid of changing ’cause I’ve built my life around you. But time makes you bolder, even children get older and I’m getting older too. Fleetwood Mac Shirley Barnes North Kingstown High. Student Council 2, 3, 4; Homeroom Representative 3. Track 2, 3; Nonnewaugh High, Yearbook 4. My life is changin’ in so many ways . . . It’s hard to make that change when life and love turn strange. Neil Young Steve McLean 78 JUNIORS 81 00 CO SOCCER Varsity Soccer Thomaston . ... 4-1 W Brookfield .... 1-0 w Shepaug . ... 1-0 w Wamogo .... 3-1 w Litchfield .... 2-1 L Terryville ....1-0 L Pomperaug ....1-1 T Thomaston .... 2-1 W Brookfield .... 2-1 L Shepaug .... 0-0 T Wamogo .... 0-0 T Litchfield .... 3-2 L Terryville .... 4-1 L Pomperaug . ... 1-0 W Middletown .... 3-0 L VARSITY SOCCER L to R. Standing; Robin Brown, Manager; Pete Heyniger; George Barrow; LeRoy Lewis; Bruce Stinson; Chris Hadad; Jim Plungis; Coach O’Sullivan; Meghan McLaughlin, Manager. Kneeling. L to R; Kevin Day; Russ Mueller; Bob Baker; Barry McQuaid; Don Hellwinkle; Pierre Giroux; Sitting. L to R; Barry Macarwicz; Doug D’Aversa; Jon Sprano, Captain; Vinny Bove: Dave D’Aversa; Mark Ballou. J.V. Soccer Wamogo................2-1 W Litchfield............3-1 W Shepaug...............1-1 T Pompcraug.............2-1 L Shepaug...............3-2 W Wamogo................3-2 L Brookfield............4-2 W Litchfield............3-1 L Kaynor Tech...........3-2 W Pomperaug.............2-1 W Terryville............2-0 W Litchfield............3-1 L BERKSHIRE LEAGUE W L T Varsity..............6 5 3 J.V..................7 5 1 86 J.V. SOCCER L to R Standing; Pete Sprano; Phil “Babe Liebman; Monte Ireland; Rich Utenis; Kneeling; Tim Wildman; Dan Sandulli; Ron Tavrick; Ricky Brown; Terry Ballou; John Kohler; Sitting; Randy Franklin; Paul Giroux; Dave Rycroft; Peter Mahon; Daryl Abriola; Jerry Caires. NONNEWAUG SOCCER GAME T0DAY-� 3.'30 SOCCER 1976 When the leaves start falling and the air gets chil- ly, it means the start of another successful soccer season here at Nonnewaug. This year was no excep- tion as the Chiefs battled their way to a 6-5-3 record, and a berth in the state tournament. Cap- tained by Jon Sprano, the Chiefs finished a respect- able fourth in the Berkshire League behind Terryville and Litchfield. This years starting team was composed of eight seniors, two juniors and one sophomore, and featured no less than three first team all stars. Matt Brazauskas, the team’s leading scorer; Bruce Stinson, the tough goalie; and Captain Saprano were voted to the first team, along with forward Vin Bove who was honorable mention. The starting defense was led by Jim Plungis, Chris Hadad and Leroy Lewis, the halfbacks were Jon Sprano, Doug D’A- versa and George Barrow, while the forwards were Vin Bove, Fred Clark, Matt Brazauskas, and sophomore Barry Makarewicz. After a blazing 4-0 start, the Chiefs finished the season 2-5-3, including two 0-0 ties in a row. The Jekyll and Hyde season ended with a 3-0 loss to seconed ranked Middletown in the State Soccer Tournament. 88 FIELD HOCKEY FIELD HOCKEY L to R. Standing;Linda “Pooh Valerio, Manager; Rita Valerio, Manager; Sarah Pierson; Alison Bernhardt; Melissa Brownell; Kim Walin; Ginny Fischer; Kathy Franolich; Andrea Wells; Debbie Tanvis; Betsy Chapman, Manager; Suzzy Coe, Manager; Coach Bulmer; Kneeling: Eileen Assard; Sioban McLaughlin; Kim Giroux; Jackie Quesnel; Joann Fitzgerald; Beth Scheuerlein; Theresa Pemicci; Sue Smith; Sitting; Amy Clark; Karey Graham; Celia Shanahan Judy Numberger, Captain; Cathy Caires, Captain; Jenni Tcodecki; Gail Genzler; Donna Cole. Varsity Field Hockey Thomaston. . . 0-0 T Brookfield . . . 2-1 L Shepaug 2-0 L Wamogo 0-0 T Terryville 1-0 W Litchfield .... 3-0 L Pomperaug.. . 1-1 T Thomaston. .. 1-0 W Terryville.... 2-1 L Shepaug 2-1 L Wamogo 1-0 w Litchfield .... 0-0 T Brookfield . .. 1-1 T Pomperaug. . . 0-2 L BERKSHIRE LEAGUE W L T Varsity 3 6 5 This season, the field hockey team had it’s ups and downs. It was a young team with only two seniors — Judy Nurnburger and Jenni Teodecki. Cathy Caires and Judy Numberger were co- captains. The team had a strong defense, shown by the fact that they tied five times. Offense became more aggres- sive late in the season, and freshmen Sue Smith has a great season scoring many goals. Judy Nurnburger was selected to the 1st Team Berkshire League All Stars again for the second time. Overall the varsity team placed 5th in the league. 90 91 93 CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country Pompcraug..................24-31 W Thomaston................. 24-38 W Wamogo.................... 25-42 L Watertown..................25-41 W Litchfield................ 24-34 L Terryville................ 26-30 W Shepaug................... 27-30 W Brookfield................ 20-47 L Nonnewaug Invitational.....28th B.L. Invitational............3rd Berkshire League.............4-3 Berkshire Overall............5-3 CROSS COUNTRY L to R, Standing; Coach Henley; Nick Valerio, Captain; Evan Gillette; Doug Smith; Kneeling; Dan Finnegan; Carl Hunt; Kevin Natusch; Sitting; Missy Green; Mimi Riccio; Lori Donald CROSS COUNTRY 1976 Throughout the exhilarating season of brutal running, Non- newaug showed that strength is not necessarily in numbers. Only seven guys and two girls finished up the season. Dan Finnegan, a rookie led the team with many firsts, while Captain Nick Valerio, a four year veteran, also had a good season. Nick gave much mor- al support to the runners of this demanding sport. Co-captain Doug Smith had a strong showing this season also. 94 95 SOPHOMORES 96 WINTER SPORTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL Kennedy Lost 76-70 Thomaston Lost 76-68 Wamogo Lost 66-58 Lewis Mills Lost 71-62 Torrington Lost 79-54 Wolcott Tech Lost 77-71 Gilbert Lost 71-65 Litchfield Lost 80-72 Brookfield Lost 74-57 Shepaug Won 69-44 Terryville Lost 55-50 Pomperaug Won 53-51 Kaynor Tech Lost 69-49 Thomaston Lost 68-47 Wamogo Lost 64-58 Litchfield Lost 65-61 Brookfield Lost 60-51 Shepaug Won 55-52 Terryville Lost 51-43 Pomperaug Won 54-46 Standing left to right: Coach Ed Sadlon, Tom Cole, Mark Grail, Pat Keilty, Lee Lewis, Pete Krupinski, Jerry Coughter, Colin McLaughlin, Mark Pennington, George Barrow, Jon Sprano, John McCormack, Mark Ballou, Jim Mahon, Fred Clark (Manager). Kneeling: Matt Brazauskas. Varsity basketball season at Nonnewaug has always been one of the most exciting times of the school year. And even though this year’s team did not fare too well, basketball remained very exciting and interesting. The Chiefs came away with wins in two out of their last three games by beating both Shepaug and Pom- peraug, to up their record to 4-16. However, as a result of this poor record, Nonnewaug missed the state tournament for the first time in eight years. At the beginning of the season there were fifteen varsity players, but as the season pro- gressed that number dwindled to only seven for the last game. These included seniors Colin McLaughlin, LeRoy Lewis, Peter Krupinski, and Jon Sprano; and juniors Mark Penning- ton, Jerry Coughter, and Mark Ballou. The top scorers for the Chiefs this year were Matt Brazauskas and Colin McLaughlin, each ave- raging 14 points per game. Transfer student Mark Pennington added 13 points per game and some super play to Nonnewaug’s effort this year, and was a season long standout. Although this year’s team didn’t have a Standing left to right: Gordie Barlow, Jim Bove. Dale Thompson. Arnold Mansfield. Kneeling left to great record, they Stuck together and hustled ri8ht: Peler Mahon Dave Rycroft, Sylvester Sneickus, Dan Finnegan, right to the very end in trying to make this a successful season. Varsity; Standing left to right: Charlie Filkins (Manager), Nick Valerio (Manager), Kneeling: Beth Grail, Kerri Graham, Amy Clark, Amy Maddox. Kate Danaher, Donna Cole, Suzzy Coe, Debbie Convard. Rita Valerio. Sitting: Ceil Shanahan, Judy Numberger, (basketball) Missy Greene, Colleen Bailey. Girls' Basketball 1976-77 Wamogo . 37-19 W Newtown . 38-36 w Notre Dame . 48-25 w Brookfield . 34-44 L Shepaug . 43-30 W Terry ville . 45-34 w Pomperaug . 36-46 L Thomaston . 42-43 L Wamogo . 31-20 W Litchfield . 42-38 W Litchfield . 51-31 w Brookfield . 32-38 L Goodwin . 48-23 W Shepaug . 42-16 w Terry ville . 39-30 w Pomperaug . 30-35 L Thomaston . 43-41 w State Tournament Berlin . 30-38 L J.V.; Standing: left to right: Nick Valerio (Manager), Beth Grail, Sarah Pierson, Bonnie Whitcomb, Kerri Graham. Ann Gucrrcra, Sue Smith, Cindy Wargo, Donna Jenner (Manager), Charlie Filkins (Manager) Kneeling: Kim Walin, Linda Valerio, Suzzy Coe, Sioban McLaughlin, Amy Maddox. 108 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Though the boys’ team was a disappointment this year, the girls from Nonnewaug provided an exciting season of well played hoop. Under the supervision and whistle of coach Aline Convard, the girls worked their way to an 11-5 record which qualified them for the state tourna- ment. Overcoming illness and injuries was probably the toughest battle for the girls and overcoming the officials was probably second. Passing by the gym during the girls’ practice, one could often hear: “Okay ladies, on the line,” “shocks,” “push it, babe,” “nice shot, faggot,” and “get away from me, chump.” Donna “Dr. Duck” Cole, Colleen “Beetle” Bailey, Ceil “Coach Told Me to Shoot” Shanahan, Sue “Chump” Cole, Missy “Mitzie” Greene, Judy “Banana” Numberg- er, Rita “Bonita” Valerio, Kate “Crash” Danaher, Amy Clark, and Debbie “Coordination” Convard, all helped to make this year a memorable basketball season. From whiplash in Wamogo to triumph in Thomaston, the girls’ team showed that winning isn’t everything, but when you do, the bus rides sure are a lot more fun. 109 no Ill Top Row: Sandy Jones, Beth Scheuerlein, Eva Pritchard, Middle Row: Cindy Dibble, Ellen Hadad, Susan Hardisty, Lisa Civitello, DeeDee Whitcomb, Bottom: Meghan McLaughlin and Robin Brown. Try-outs for this years squad were held last spring. Ten girls were picked to represent our school — four seniors, three juniors and three sophomores, Robin Brown and Meghan McLaughlin were chosen as captains. From there we needed an advisor. Some- how Jan Sherwood got stuck with us for the com- ing season. We would like to extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to Jan for putting up with us through the year and de- voting all of her rights to us. It was a great season for us with many things to remember — 112 CHEERLEADERS Kennedy game, Hey Jude!, Clinic, competition, lasagna dinner, pep rallies, spirit week, kiss the pig, Meghan cheer- leading for Pomperaug, Eva’s lack of balance, McDon- alds, smile at the camera Beth, Pep Club?, sock hop, Basic, Chinese fire drills, Mama Civ, check it out, Superman, girls game, Sandy’s flip, Valentine corsages, shoe shop- ping, nice outfit Kim, back of the bus, what’s the next cheer?, private mini bus, so who were we flashing those moons to anyway?, Robins diapers, mother Rah Rah, I can’t hear you!, Smile, jackets, scorecards, Beep Beep Beep the fans fell asleep! 113 WRESTLING Plainville 38-33 Penney 15-49 Somers 34-21 Southington 13-48 Newtown J.V. 40-30 Pomperaug 19-43 New Milford 24-34 Housatonic 37-28 Newtown J.V. 32-23 Somers 51-15 Brookfield 7-50 Terry ville 48-24 Weston 28-28 Westbrook 53-8 Standing L to R: Linda Wright, Ralph Arbitelle, David Cole, Billy Cooper, Bruce Stinson, Mike Cole, Gene Mucherino, Billy Siegman, Ken Kurtz, Ranky Franklin, Barry Makarewicz, Dave Myrick, Coach John Lawless, kneeling: Front Row: Norwalk Tournament 1st place trophy. Nonnewaug’s Wrestling team, in only its second year produced a fine season of well disciplined wrestlers. Coach John Lawless whose practices were the basis for the strong team which showed a fine 9-5-1 record. Nonnewaug’s mat men also won the Norwalk Tourna- ment. There were only five seniors on the squad this year. They were captain Jim Plungis, Vinnie Kacerguis, Jeff Osborn, Vinny Bove, and Billy Gunning. During the season the wrestling team received good performances from Gene Mucherino, Billy Cooper, Mickey Cole, Jeff Osborn, and Billy Gunning. Non- newaug also received excellent performances from Bar- ry Makarewicz, Vinny Kacergius, and captain Jim Plungis who was undefeated. The highlights of their season were winning the Nor- walk Tournament, defeating, previously undefeated Newtown and receiving two golds, one silver and five bronze medals in the Berkshire League Tournament. 114 116 121 122 123 SPRIN e SPORTS TRACK '■.wmmm L to R. Bottom Row: Kevin Dey, Doug Smith, Charlie Filkens, John Sprano, Jim Plungis, Peter Kurpinski. L to R, Top Row: Kevin Carragan, Tom Rice, Monty Ireland, Tim Sprano, Kevin Natusch, Rick Brown, Mr. Lawless, Coach. L to R; Bottom Row: Diane Witham, Eva Prichard, Cindy Wargo, Pam Lapinski, Sue Cole, Andrea Wells, Beth Scheuerlein. Kim Grail. Second Row: Mr. Lawless; Coach, Robin Brown, DecDee Whitcomb, Susan Smith, Ann Guerrera, Donna Cole, Florence Beusser, Diane Mucherino, Josette Mandela, Beth Grail, Nanette Mandela, Laura Crowther, Cynthia Rose, Tracy White, and Rita Valerio. BASEBALL L to R 2nd row: Lisa Frasco, mang.; Bob Cote, Don Schroeder, Brian French, George Barrow, Billy Conroy. Meghan McLaughlin, mang. bottom row: Tom Cole, Leroy Lewis, Colin McLaughlin, Vinny Bove. L SOFTBALL L to R, Bottom Row: Judy Numberger, Lisbet Martland, Martha Bacon. L to R, 2nd Row: Celia Shannahan, Ginny Fisher, Donna D’Aversa. L to R, 3rd Row: Colleen Bailley, Beth Cote, Bonnie Whitcomb, Teresa Pierrucci, Suzie Coe, Jackie Quesnel, Noreen O’Leary, Terry Talerico, Miss Bulmer, Coach. 130 131 BOYS’ TENNIS L to R; Bottom: Phil Liebmann. Dan Finnegan, John Barker, Bobby Baker. Second Row: Peter Heyniger, Bob Colburn, Matt Tooker, Jerry Coughter, Brenden Rourk, Dean Vlahakis, Danny Nield, and Mr. Geist; Coach. GIRLS ’ TENNIS L to R. bottom row: Kerne Graham, Amy Clark, Carroll Markham. 2nd: Anne Marie Carragan, Jenni Teodecki, Robin Paparrazo, Jane Hotchkiss, Diana Gallagher, Alice Erhmanntraut, Mr. Ruocco, coach. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Clockwise: Jcnni Tcodccki — Secretary. JoAnn Traficanti — Secretary. Betsy Wcyburn — President, and Susan Scheuerlein — Vice President. YEARBOOK STAFF Row I, L to R. Susan Cole — Advertising Manager. Fred Clark — Sales Manager, Debbie Coe — Co-editor, Vinny Bove — Co-editor, April Beardsley — Copy Editor, Don Whitten — Photographer. Row 2. L to R. Terri Reynolds. Lisbet Martland, Rita Shanahan — Copy Editor, Diana Gallagher. Row 3. L to R. Peggy Cole, Sandy Jones — Typist, Jenni Teodecki — Art Editor. JoAnn Traficanti, Cindy Connelly, Betsy Weybum, Jane Hotchkiss. Robin Brown — Typist, Meghan McLaughlin, and Susan Scheuerlein. Missing: Shirley Barnes. 136 PROM COMMITTEE Row 1. L to R. Joy Barrow, Decdce Whitcomb, Pam Lapinski, Robin Brown, Meghan McLaughlin, Susan Scheuerlein, Lisa Frasco, and Terri Zarrella. Row 2. L to R. Alice Ehrmantraut, Sarah Bassett, Mary Thompson, Elaine Gona. Dorothy Nettleton — Co-chairman, Sandy Jones — Co-chairman, Jenni Teodecki, JoAnn Traficanti, Cindy Connelly, and Judy Nurnbergcr. Row 3. L to R. Sindy Hassig, JoAnn Simons, Missy Greene, Jean Morgan. Jim Hunt, Keith Mattox, Kent Thomas, Doug Smith, and Randy Frye. GOURMET CLUB Row 1. sitting L to R. Linda Wright, Celia Eggert, Melissa Brownell, Joanne Seymour. Eileen Assard, Gail Gaenzlcr. Jennifer Woodward, and Anna Watson. Row 2. L to R. Mr. Bignelli — Advisor, Donald Hellwinkle, Susan Cole, April Beardsley. Kim Walin, Betsy Weyburn, Diana Gallagher, Andrea Wells, and Constance Koulmay. 137 CHORUS Top Row. standing L to R. Linda Wright, Rachel Witherspoon, Alison Bernhardt. Keith Anderson. Jimmy Field. Peter Bacon. Bronnie Lizauskas, Carolyn Hayes, Carolyn Sayles. Cindi Rose, Jimi Lou Reynolds, Diana Gallagher. Sitting Ho R. Lisbet Martland, Jean Morgan, Susan Cole, Terry Reynolds, Martha Bacon. Janet Burritt, and Gail Gaenz.ler. Standing L to R. Constance Koulmay, Andrea Wells, Lisa Lango, Kim Doolan, Marcia Doley, Anna Watson. Missing: Sarah Pierson, Mark Whelan. David Lassiter. Marv Albert, David Yale. BAND Tod RowL to R. Daryle Abriola. Jim Perrucco, Jamie Heidenreich, Bruce Fox, Tim Wildman, Tim Reykamp, John Botelle, Bob Baker David Mattox, and Eugene Caires. Row 2. L to R. Amy Clark, Monty Ireland, Lisbet Martland, Terry Reynolds, Karen Abriola, Alison Bernhardt, Andrea Wells, Jennifer Woodward. Jimi Lou Reynolds, Margaret Carlson. Bottom Row L to R. Danny Nield, Eileen Assard, Bobby Botelle. Theresa Savage, Kerri Graham, Susan Zeis, Brad Deeman FBLA Row 1, L to R. Dorothy Ncttleton — Treasurer, AnneMarie Belden — Reporter, Laurie Merrill — Secretary, Maureen Barry — Reporter, Dianne Reda — President. Row 2. Sarah Bassett, Nora Kenney, Roddy Hennessy, Melissa Brownell, Lisa Daines, Joy Barrow, Susan Newell, Terri Zarella, Michelle Nicole, Mary Thompson. Row 3. Donna Nichols, Susan Arbitelle, JoAnn Simons, Rayette Boulanger, Katie Kailukaitis, Sharon Kelly, Debbie Hayes, Debbie Taylor, Tamie Leavenworth, and Heidi Muchalight. Missing: Barbara Sporie — Vice-President. DRAMA CLUB Row 1, L to R. Tina Tasker, Celia Eggert, Susan Arbitelle, Diane Reda, Kim Doolan, Darlene Orzech, Julie Levesque, Beth Phillips, Robin Boughton. Row 2. Randy Frye, Bethel Pierson, John Farr, Joanne Seymour, Cindy Rose, Jennifer Woodward, Andrea Wells, Carolyn Sayles, Jimi Lu Reynolds. Row 3. Alisor. Bernhardt, Sheri Darns, Jim Field. Evan Gillette, Glen Dains. Bill Carlson, Bronny Lizauskas, Lorraine Krantz, M. Carlson, Josett r Mandela, and Ellen Cole. ■FRESHMEN ■ ■ CLA55 FFA MEMBERS FFA OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Row 1. L to R. John Swendson — President, Mr. Breakell, Jim Weed — Vice-President, Row 2. Eugene Blanchet —Treasurer, Carla Gallop — Secretary, Mr. Hutter, Denise Hutter — Historian. Mr. Yale. Row 3. Missy Greene — Reporter, John Kalenauskas — Sentinal, Joe Wall — Parlimentarian, and Mr. Burdick. 140 141 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Bottom Row. L to R. Lee Lewis — Treasurer, Betsy Weyburn — Vice President. Susan Scheuerlein — President, JoAnn Traficanti — Secretary. Mr. Planz — Advisor. Row 2. L to R. Terri Reynolds, Debbie Coe, Susan Cole, Jenni Teodecki, Diana Gallagher. Martha Bacon, and Rita Shanahan. 142 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS L to R. Celia Shanahan — Vice President, Nick Valerio — President. Robin Brown — Secretary, Kim Grail — Treasurer. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Row 1. L to R. Ann Guerrera, Alison Bernhardt, Elizabeth Mahon. Row 2, L to R. Jennifer Breakell, Wendy Cummings, Mary Hollanda, David Rycroft, Eva Pritchard, Amy Clark, Heidi Mucholight. Row 3. Martha Bacon, Mark Hayward, Mark Grail, Keith Mattox — Treasurer, Jim Hunt — President, Jane Hotchkiss — Secretary, AnneMarie Carragan — Vice President. Missing; Chris Hadad, April Beardsley, and Mark Ballou. A.F.S. CLUB Row 1, L to R. Susan Arbitelle, Gail Gaenzler, Terry Savage, Debbie Taylor, Lisa Frasco, DeeDee Whitcomb, AnneMarie Carragan, and Eva Pritchard. Row 2. Pam Lapinski, Linda Wright, Tracey White, Lisa Dains, Jennifer Woodward, Andrea Wells, Melissa Brownell. Anna Watson, Constance Koulmay, JoAnn Traficanti. Debbie Coe, and Meghan McLaughlin. Row 3. Betsy Weybum — Co-chairman, Jenni Tcodccki — Treasurer, Mark Grail — Co-chairman, and Julie McMichen — Secretary. Row 4, Blaine McMichen, Susan Cole, Bob Baker, Sindy Hassig, 143 Randy Frye, Evan Gillette, Monty Ireland, Kim Walin, April Beardsley, Cindy Connelly, Lori Davis, Susan Modzelewski. Susan Vaccaro. and Wendy Cummings. Missing; Chris Hadad, and Kevin Carragan. also Kent Roberts. “The Hole in the wall.” THE 1977 YEARBOOK STAFF EDITORS .... Vinny Bove Debbie Coe COPY EDITORS .... April Beardsley Rita Shanahan TYPISTS......Sandy Jones Robin Brown ADVERTISING......AnneMarie Carragan Susan Cole ART.........Jenni Teodecki — Ed. PHOTOGRAPHY___Don Whitten Diana Gallagher Jeff Reed SALES.......Fred Clark A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Brian Hawthorne Nonnewaug High School Betsy Weyburn Cindy Connelly Chris Hadad JoAnn Traficanti Mrs. Bignelli Mr. Korpalski — Advisor And to all of the Salesmen or Susan Scheuerlein Shirley Barnes Jane Hotchkiss Elaine Gona Lee Lewis The Night Custodians Mrs. Marchand Mr. Myjak :n (whichever the case may be) 144 REMEMBER . . . Putdowns . . . Pong . . . Tiny Tim . . . Paper Bag Joke . . . Maude’s House . . . Mother Hubbard . . . Field Day . . . Super Laughs . . . Grundies . . . Quiet Study . . . Fat Sal . . . Chapter 13 Scandal . . . “No Friends” . . . Ella’s . . . Pete’s . . . Big Ed . . . Milk Duds . . . Big Mac Attacks . . . The Drink- ing Road . . . OPEN CAMPUS? ... The Buns . . . Hawkins . . . The Donk . . . Soup’s on . . . “What are you — HIGH?” . . . Kiss the Pig . . . Spi- rits) Week . . . HUMANITIES . . . P.O.D. . . . “Do you see what I mean?” . . . Term Papers . . . The Hug eating flies . . . Parking Lot Parties . . . Meeker’s Arti- cle .. . Grits’n Fritz . . . The Bicentennial . . .200 years ago today . . . Uncle Art . . . Deadlines . . . John Boy’s . . . Doin’ the dishes . . . Panama Red . . . Senioritis . . . Magazine Drives . . . “Will the following people please report to the office” . . . Miss- ing Clocks . . . Smoking Area . . . The Birdman . . . “Front Page” . . . A.A. Horse Show . . . Baby Pigs and Calves . . . Digging up the Dead Horse . . . True? TRUE . . . Radio Shows ... A great bas- ketball season? . . . Exams . . . Volley ball games . . . SAT’s . . . Late Passes . . . Early Dismissals . . . Worrying about Gym credits . . . Passing English . . . The Prom . . . Class Trip . . . Holiday Hill . . . Awards Night. . . and finally what we’ve all been waiting for — GRADUATION!!! (and Graduation Par- ties). Good Luck — Class of ’77. 145 146 I 153 Order your Yearbook ....before the sun sets 156 157 158 STATE-LEASED WATERS FISHING PERMITTED SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PATRONS AND SPONSORS Frank Geist Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Judd Mr. and Mrs. A. Korpalski Mr. and Mrs. Charles Planz Mr. and Mrs. David Breakell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cole Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frumerie Stephen E. Sallee, D.M.D. Curtis House Hemlock Kennels Dr. and Mrs. A. Howard McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. William G. Nurnberger Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Myjak Mr. and Mrs. William Clark Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. 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FUEL AND RANGE OIL Tel. 274—3284 or 274-1220 610 Main St. Oakville, CT 161 Congratulations Class of “77” BROWER REAL ESTATE Main Street Bethlehem 266-7408 WOODBURY FARM MARKET Woodbury, CT. WOODBURY SAVINGS BANK MUNSON-LOVETERE FUNERAL HOME 105 years of gentle banking Woodbury 1 Ben Sherman Hill Bethlehem Main St. Woodbury Southbury Earle Munson Joseph P. Lovetere 162 Yankee Clipper Barber Shop ROY’S GARAGE Middle Quarter Mall, Woodbury 3 Stylists to Serve You Get Your Head Together at the Yankee Clipper Main St. Bethlehem Call 263-2405 for Appt. WOODBURY SUPERETTE Rts. 6 64 Woodbury, Ct. Good luck class of ’77 The COLONIAL BANK AND TRUST CO. a Colonial Bancorp Company Woodbury Member F.D.I.C. CONGRATULATIONS MUNSON’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Phone 263-2787 Container Service Light Trucking P.O. Box 431 Woodbury, CT 163 W.J. BURTON INSURANCE AGENCY Congratulations to the Class of '11 Smile, You Made it! THE Marin Shealy Hollow Rd. Woodbury, CT Tel. (203) 263-4757 CHEESE BOARD (4MN ST. WoooftURY, COHA. 04.748 2C.3 '4111 BEST WISHES FROM VOICES THE ONLY LOCAL NEWSPAPER Practical and Indulgent Cheeses Gourmet Foods of all kinds Gadgets or Gifts for Giving or owning Cookbooks Galore PEPE Main St. Tues. — Sat., 9-5:30 Sun. Mon. 10-5 COUNTRY KETTLE Russ and Joyce Peterson Mon. — Fri. 6 am — 8 pm WOODBURY CONVALESCENT HOME, INC. Sat. 6 am — 3 pm Tel. 263-5373 Woodbury, CT ASSOCIATES, INC. Realtors Woodbury, CT 165 W. Penn Antiques and Quest House 18th 19th century furniture Main St. Bethlehem phone 266-7078 THE DENOMINATIOR COMPANY INCORPORATED LAUREL KNOLL INDUSTRIES Your Odome Dealer The home of the future and we also manufacture magnetic signs Nonnewaug Rd. Bethlehem Woodbury, Connecticut 06798 Single and Multiple-Tally Counters SINCE 1914 F. F. Flitchcock Co., Inc Plumbing • Heating Air Conditioning Compliments of Lewis Parmelee LAWN MOWER SALES-SERVICE Tel. 263-3131 Rt. 132 Bethlehem, Ct Hardware • Gifts Tel — 263-2178 283 Main St 263-3105 Woodbury, CT Congratulations to the Class of '11 THE VILLAGE APOTHECARY Heritage Village 166 C. L. ADAMS COMPANY. Inc. Tel. 263-3500 flie arboretum c at«ACTi«0 arboretum Retail Garden — Landscape Contracting Route 64 Woodbury, Ct. Woodbury 263-2151 Fuel Oil — Lumber Hardware Seeds — Paints Connecticut Southbury 264-5362 n yn OFFICES: jgv'o 951 Chase Pkwy. Wtby., Ct. 06708 Exit 17 “J'84 TO Corner of Green Hill Rd. Main St. Bethlehem, Ct. 266-7550 Tel. 756-3055 Tel. 583-8744 Plumber — Rooter Sewer Drain Cleaning Service Don Montambault Prop. Vtll 1 (‘I a |MTMH1 WESTERN AUTOj, llW to hank on at... Main Street Woodbury, CT Best Wishes from The Folks at Sunny Ridge Super SUNNY RIDGE SUPER ConiM ...c Tin-Bank dial's iHiyHirsWc 167 Best Wishes to the Class of 1977 GEORGE A. GREEN, INC. Plumbing — Heating — Electrical — Water Systems P.O. Box 594 167 Washington Rd., Woodbury, Ct. 06798 Williamson Warm Air Furnaces and Air Conditioners H.B. Smith Boilers, Gould Pumps Kitchenaid, Amana, and Frigidaire Appliances WHAT WE SELL — WE SERVICE Woodbury Pizza Castle 40 Sherman Hill Rd. Woodbury, Ct. Open Seven Days A Week WOODBURY PEWTERERS AUTHENTIC PEWTER REPRODUCTIONS Woodbury, CT 06798 168 Congratulations to the Class of 1977 °New cMoming from all the graduates of Bethlehem. Especially: R. Audette J. Numberger V. Bove A. Beardsley R. Paquette E. Bush J. Botelle E. Paquette T. Cole R. Boulanger J. Plungis R. Pratt D. Calderaa R. Shanahan E. Higgins B. Carlson S. Scheuerlein E. Gona C. Connelly J. Simons R. O’Neil B. Downey J. Swenson C. Gallop J. Hotchkiss J. Molzon M. Grail natural foods .. .we’re here to serve. Washington rd., woodbury, conn. 06798 (203)263-4868 (©lit iE titters Willard K. Denton Specializing in The Purchase and Sale of Compliments of GRASS ROOTS ANTIQUES ANTIQUE CLOCKS and WATCHES Woodbury, Ct. PHONE: 139 MAIN STREET NORTH SHOP 263-5777 ( U. S. 6) RES. 868-7714 WOODBURY, CONN. Open daily 11:00-5:00 - Closed Monday CoMeeSb| BREAKFAST • LUNCH • EARLY DINNER The New “Bright Spot” In Town Real Home Cooking Some of our specialties Mot Grinders Onlutes Gob Sandwiches Salad Platters Also - Fountain Service Winter Hours Mon -fri 7-5)0 pm Sat 7-4 pm 1)5 N Main S Ne t to Woodbury FV vling Alley 1-2227 Fine Furniture Draperies Accessories Edmund’s Interiors interior design 263-3937 Woodbury Electronics Giving Electronics a helping hand 8 North Main Woodbury, Ct phone 263-2604 Pat DelGatti Main St. Conn License 001081 Woodbury. Conn. REST HAVEN MANOR REPUBLICAN TOWN 259 Main St. Woodbury, CT Good Luck to the Class of '77 COMMITTEE of BETHLEHEM Hugh Andrews: Treasurer POPEY’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE Morris Center, Morris CT “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Open April to October Thomas Paine Congratulations Class of ’77 LAUREL KNOLL INDUSTRIES Your O'Dome Dealer The home of the future UNIFORM SERVICES, INC. Uniforms for all industry and business 15 Boydent St. Waterbury, CT 756-7944 and We also manufacture magnetic signs Nonnewaug Rd. Bethlehem THE WILLIAM METCALF PILGRIM’S MALL Main St., Woodbury The Bee’s Nest Purple Web Sitzmark Roslyn’s Wholesale Distributor Park Rd. Woodbury, CT Tel. 263-2343 170 THE BASKET SHOPPE INTERSECTION OF RTS 6 64 WOODBURY GOOD LUCK Congratulations from ST. PIERRE OIL CO., INC. 515 Main St. South Woodbury, Conn. 06798 WOODBURY CONVALESCENT HOME, INC. 20 Scuppo Road Wishing the Class of 1977 all the best of luck! WOODBURY INSURANCE AGENCY INC. Insurance • Real estate 224 Main Street Woodbury, CT 263-4391 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ’77 GASOLINE RANGE OIL MOTOR OILS FURNACE OIL WOODBURY ARCO SERVICE P.O. Box 481 Main St. Woodbury, CT Tel: 263-2975 DON HEAVEN’S CHEVROLET, INC. Main St. Woodbury, Conn. 171 But tidn't you know — .. _ Everybody's got'to take v chance Everybody's got to make a-stctnd You'll,be Choosing in the end Cause this is your life, my friend. f- .■ y -rn. tt Orleans