Northwestern High School - Del Nord Ovest Yearbook (Albion, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1978 volume:

The Final Year... Above: If I'm real quiet he won't see me. Above right: You guys think this is funny, huh? 4 It Was Gone Before We Knew It Above: Mark and his lab partner At let! A senior giving a sophomore the thrashing he deserves. 5 Susan R. Barker Tina M. (Burger) Bartosek Neil ). Baxter Tami S. Barton Kenneth ). Beery Brian L. Benton Janet R. Beery 8 Gayle L. Carr Robert E. Carr Michael H. Case Mary Ellen Carr lames R. Carrier Ronald K. Chandler 9 10 Roger A. Desin Jonathan V. Culver Robert C. Curtis Karen S. Dawison James L. Curlowicz Annette Dascanio William G. DeMichele Philip E. Diehl Debora A. Dimon loseph L. Dimon Daniel L. Drakes Michael I. Drury Robert L. Drury David G. English |o Ellen Dunda Marilee D. Egli lesse |. Fedor Terri M. Everden Michelle L. Gibbons Charles |. Giebler Pamela A. Giannelli Deborah A. Golden Penny L. Graff 16 Theresa A. Headley Leslie D. Henderson Michael ). Henretty Sandra L. Henley Cole A. Henneman Tammy L. Hershelman 17 18 Cindy H. Iones Mark A. losefowicz Richard W. Kantola Donna L. Iones Wayne T. Iones 19 Diane M. Kean Lucille B. Keith Kimberly F. Kemling William B. Klemm loseph E. Kulik Laura ). Lascek 20 Steven A. Lowry Kimberly S. Merritt Sandra I. McKnight Stefan G. Mechsner Paul A. Merritt David W. Metzenbacher Diane M. Miller Glenda L. Miller Thomas D. Miller Sarah S. Mohr Coletta A. Moon Marshall R. Mooney 23 John R. Moore Karen ). Nicholas Cheryl L. Mosier Kent A. Norton Nancy J. (Griffis) Norton Scott L. Nulph 24 25 Roy E. Ramey Robert T. Remek Timothy D. Robinson Elaine C. Rapisarda Rebecca R. Rickard Diane L. Rogers 26 William L. Rogers Peremlia C. Rudy Arlene M. Ross Roger L. Sargent Sarah L. Rouse Cheryl A. Sawdy r ki 28 Susan M. Sedler Teresa A. Sedler lames M. Sedor Luis A. Serrano Gary M. Shut'elt Dorothy S. Smith Mary R. Shade Carla L. Smith |oy S. Smith Mikelynn ). Shkuratoff Samuel M. Smith Bradley D. Spaulding Amelia A. Stevens Roger P. Songer Michael I. Starks Michael L. Stives Greg as the world sees him 30 Tammie L. Uram Timothy L. Van Slyke Kimberly A. Waid Wendy I. Walbridge Cheryl A. Walchak Ward B. Waldo 34 lanice R. Warner Cereta A. White Delia A. Weaver lames R. Wilson, |r. Nora I Wheeler Glenn J. Wolfe 35 THE CLASS OF 1978 F- Class Officers: Paul Merrill — pres., Cheryl Sawdy — v. pres., Becky Connors — treas.. Sue Brogdon — sec. Class Advisor: Mr. O'Brien Class Song: Dust in the Wind Class Flower: Sweatheart Rose Class Colors: Maroon and Gray 36 Commencement June 16,1978 PROGRAM THEME: “The World Need Dreamer ! “Sometimes when you reach for a dream, you have to leave something behind. Prelude ................................. Instrumental Ensemble 'Processional ........................... Instrumental Ensemble 'National Anthem ....... ............................ Audience Invocation ....................... The Reverend Suxanne Bennett United Methodist Church West SpringfleldCranesville Orations: “The World Needs Dreamers! Cindy Jones Fantasy and Reality Mary Shade Searching Ourselves Paul Merritt Something for Nothing Robert Remck Never Alone Honors and Awards ............................ Donald J. Costa Senior High School Principal Recommendations for Diploma .......... Dr. Daniel M. Freeman Superintendent Presentation of Diploma ...-................. Neil H. Baxter and Daniel R. Lawrence School Board Members Assisted by ......................... Joseph E. Meako Dean of Students “Alma Mater ...........................Graduate and Audience 'Benediction .................... The Reverend Clifford Hamilton Assembly of God Church 'Recessional ......................... Instrumental Ensemble 'Postludr .............................. Instrumental Ensemble • Audience Wiil Please Stand The floral decorations were furnished by the V.F.W. Class Speakers: Bob Remek, Cindy lones, Mary Shade, and Paul Merrill. 37 Senior Awards The 1977-1978 year ended with various seniors re- ceiving awards in the sports, music, and drama related fields. Receiving the award for Outstanding Girl Ath- lete was Carla Smith. In her senior year she was named to the First Team All County Girls Basketball Team for the fourth time. This year was the second year she was named First Team All County on the Volleyball Court. Carla was also the NHS representative for Keystone Girls State. Tom Miller and Mike Cowger made First Team All County Basketball. (Corner) Dennis Harvey received the Band Spirit Award. Elaine Rapisarda re- ceived the Band Service Award and Bob Remek re- ceived the Markham Music Award. 38 Receiving Football Awards were |oe Dimon, Paul Merritt, Tom Gage for Second Team All County and Scott Gehr for First Team All County and an Honor- able Mention for All State. Paul Merritt received an award for Outstanding Boy Athlete and he was elected as the NHS representative to Keystone Boys State. (Below) Receiving an Honorable Mention for All County Softball were Cindy Jones and Cheryl Wal- chack. Sue Brogdon was named to First Team All County in Softball. She was also the Albion Area Fair Queen. 39 Receiving the Drama Award were (above) ). Beery and S. Smith for their excellence in acting. M. Schmittle was awarded the Floyd McClymonds Photo- graphic Service Award for the long hours and very beautiful pictures he produced (below). S. Gehr and C. Smith were the first students from NHS to ever have their numbers retired. No one will ever wear 88 or 10 again. 40 P. Merrill and M. Shade received the SAR and DAR Good Citizenship Awards respectively (top left). M. Starks made All County Baseball. Our Boston Store Teen Board representative was B. Connors. Below are those who participated in District Band and Chorus, there is no award, but it is quite an honor. T. Barton — Dist. Band, M. Shade — Dist. Chorus, |. Beery — Dist. Chorus, D. Harvey — Dist. Chorus. 42 Varsity Team Members: (I to r) Coach Laurie. L. Leopold, C. Smith, D. Wood, C Huya, M. Ochalek, R. Parker, Coach Fargo. Kneeling: M. larvi, C. Newman, C. Iones. C. Sawdy. and D. Kean. Girls Round Ball NW Team OPP 45 lroquois 54 57 Harborcreek 44 29 Fort LeBoeut 34 45 General McLane 50 38 Girard 46 47 Fairview 50 30 Fort LeBoeuf 45 55 General McLane 49 45 Girard 36 54 Away Game Fairview 60 44 Seniors: (t to b) Co-captains C Sawdy, C Smith, D. Kean, M Ochalek, C. Iones, R. Parker. 45 Front Row | lenkin, G Allen, G. Ward, ). Chiarizio, J Mountain, F. Smith, H. Vindeola, E. Lahnan, ). White, C. Robinson. B Charlton, C. stebnisky. D Peters, D. Miniger, M. Sedler, P. Peters FOOTBALL ... YOU BET! t Right Coach Bolton, Head Coach Gillette, Coach Rudler. Bottom Right Senior Tri-Captains Tom Gage, Stott Gehr, |oe Dimon We Team They 0 Fairview 16 14 General Me Lane 0 24 Fort Le Boeut 6 27 Seneca 0 20 North East 0 8 Corry 13 14 Harborcreek 49 0 Girard 34 0 Iroquois 0 46 Batk Row R Boothby, T. Tobin, N Baxter, I Miller. P. Merritt, M. Leehan, R. Copeland, s. Thorr, I Gage, S. Boothbv. I. Dimon, R. Songer, D. Smith, G Hershleman. S. Gehr. loti To Right R Songer, S Thorr, |. Dimon, G. Allen. P Merrill. V Kaxter. T Miller, and M Leehan Seniors ... 47 Cross Country Solves the Problem Back row L to R I Devies, C. Leehan, | Sargent, P. Smith, K Meeker, Merritt. Front Row L to R B. DeMichele, T. Hulley, S. Mechsner, I C. Kruelle. D. Brogdon, S. Krahe, E. Melzenbacher, D. Crosby, D. Iones, Coach Kalieda. 48 Congratulations Graduates Morris Flowers District 10 Champions Coach Bob Kalieda Seniors: Terry Hulley, Bill DeMichele, and Stefan Mechsner The Northwestern Cross Country team for 1977 won only one dual meet during their season, but they ended up the District Ten Class AA Champion. Their early season was eliminated by the teacher's strike and it took a lot of hard work on the part of the team to prepare for the post season meets. Losing only three seniors and with a lot promising underclass returning, hopes are high for 1978. Season Record Dual Meets 1 -9-1 McQuaid Invitational 2nd 133 pts. Rocky Grove Invitational 9th 201 pts. Erie County Meet 3rd 79 pts. District 10 Meet 1st % pts. State Meet 11th 342 pts. Compliments of The Sportsman 49 W. Amaro T. Anderson S. Andrews T. Bartko K. Barton K. Beatty L. Beers W. Beers W. Beery L. Benton M. Best R. Boothby M Breedon M Brocious D Brogdon C. Brown C. Brown J. Brown P Brown P. Burns R. Burt V. Carnes A. Connor K. Carrier L. Carr B Crilley K. Crosby E. Curry |. Curtis S. Dana Sophs 50 Compliments of Ellis Beighley Builders Inc. D. Diehl B. Eaton |. Eaton A. English R Egli L English B Tails B. Everden T. Felix B Fitch F. Fletcher E. Frank I. Frey T. Cable V. Gable A. Gage I. Giannctto A. Giannelli M. Gibbons M. Godfrey |. Gollmer D. Grenier I. Grode K. Hayes C. Heaverly S. Henretty C. Hershelman L. Hills B Hitzges D. Hnath Sophs 51 Bob In Drive In R. Hoag D Holden M. Holley T. Holt D. Homansky D. Hoover H. Hosey ). Howard R Hull K Hulley I Hyde S. Hyde R Johnson I Kantola F. Kahala T Kalegianes V Kean T. Keith S. Kinney S. Klemm K. Knapp I Konopa C. Kruelle M. Kuhn M Kulyk L. Lahnan P. Lahnan T. La seek K. Lasher W Lawson Sophs Best Wishes Seniors Albion Auto Parts 52 L. Leopold B. Long E. Marcy M. Marks K. Mavros D. Mc Camman |. McFayden P Meehan D. Merrill E Metzenl acher B. Miller C Miller M Miller D. Mininger G. Morrill W. Nicholas D. Owen S. Owen P Pairick T Pavolko D Payne D Pelers P. Peters L. Petri ). Pettis R. Peyton R. Phillips Sophs 53 Beauty by Jackie Sue K. Pinckney M. Prindle P Prindle D. Rapisarda I Ratajc ak T. Rendulic W Richards F Robasky C. Robison K Romanski B Rose C Ross E. Rouse C. Ryan H. Snow |. Sargent P Schirmer L. Sedler T. Sedler D. Seppi B. Shedd M. Shi ley S. Skelton F. Smith P. Smith D.Snyder K. Snyder L. Spaulding Sophs Congratulations, Tuckers Hardware 54 M. Somerville C Stebnisky T. Stevens A. Suscheck C. Suscheck M. Swift |. Takach P Taylor T. Taylor | Thomas K. Thomas P Thomas D. Timko M. Turify R. Turner B. Tuscona K Uram B VanSlyke L VanCise S. Vorse T. Waid L Walizer W. Warhola D. Weislogel D. Wheeler |. White |. Wilson P Woytek D. Wright K. Zappitella Sophs 55 Compliments of Baker's Steak House R. Ziegler |. Adamson S. Ash J. Beery M. Benton ) Bihler C. Bolte A. Borland K. Botwright M. Bright T. Burns ) Butch P. Cannon L. Chase |. Chiarizio T. Cole B. Cook I Coolbeth R Copeland R. Oil ley B. Charlton L. Charlton D. Crosby L. Crosby T. Crosby C. Crow I R. Danielson |. Dascanio K DeMichele R Devies Juniors Congratulations, Brown's Florist and Greenhouse 56 M. Drakes S. Durfee C Edwards R English D. Enssle R Fails D. Fausnaughl R Fehr J. Field D. Finnegan I Fisher A. Fortney I Frame |. Fralus L. Fra ier L Freeman K Fuller S. Gehr W. Gibbons M. Giewont I. Golden M. Gollmer I. Goodenow B Gordon N. Green D. Griffis S. Hanson M Harmon C. Harvey M Harvey Best Wishes Seniors, . Albion News JuniOrS 57 G. Henderson C Hill K. Hitzges B. Hoch S. Hotchkiss B Howland D. Hulings I Hupp M. Huston P Huston C. Huya T. Hyde L lenkins B lohnson I lones P. Joslin R Kantola S. Kaufer V Kehoe G. Kinney R. Kendrick V. Kolbusnik S Knapp P. Kohut S. Krolczyk S. Lang D Lasher C.Leehan V Littell C. Madden juniors Congratulations from Tower's Furniture 58 D Mansfield P. Marshall D. McAdoo A. McOymonds M. McLaughlin K. Meeker A. Miller L. Miniaci P. Miniaci C. Musgrave C. Nachman C Newman V. Noble M. Ochoki R. Ochoki L. Palmer D. Panko D. Panko P Panko D. Parker D. Pale C. Perry K. Peters D. Pierson D. Ramsey I Rausch R. Raymond R Rea L. Robinson I) Robison Good Luck Seniors Teed Florist and Greenhouses Juniors 59 B Ritchie T. Robison P Root L. Rouse J. Seneta S. Shatter C. Shank M. Shearer M. Sherman D. Shiley P. Silverthorn C. Smith D. Smith P. Smith P Smith W.Snyder R. Songer ). Specht C. Stuckey R Sturdivant |. Surovich M. Suscheck B. Taylor D. Thayer G. Thayer S. Thompson C. Tinko T. Tobin B. Tomes A. Turner juniors Good Luck Seniors, joe's Cafe 60 L. Utter L. Utter D. Vadzemnieks S. Vindeola D. Vasilik K. Vorse L. Vorse C. Ward R. Wolfe T. Weatherlow D Williams D Wood T. Wright Compliments of Bihler Tire Juniors 61 62 63 The Classes of 79 and '80's Leadership At right The Sophomore Class officers were (I to r) Lisa Benton (Treasurer). Phil Taylor (President), and Pat Peters (Vice President). Below, waiting for an important phone call, are the lunior Class officers (I to r) |oe Burns (Treasurer), Jeff Jones (President), and Steve Kaufer (Vice President). Absent when the picture was taken, secretary lane Seneta. 64 Football Follies And Foibles Keep on Bookin' Tommy! Is that a foul??? One of Mr Winter's more artistic shots. 66 You’re Going The Wrong Way!!!!' 67 That's what I call teamwork There ... And Back Again Homecoming took place on October 21, 1977. The game was played against the Girard Yellow lackets. The senior football players nominated ten senior girls for Homecoming Queen. There was an assembly where the student body voted chosing Vickie Burns and Cheryl Sawdy for attendants and Mary Ellen Carr as the new Homecoming Queen. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Rudler and the Madrigals. Queen Mary Ellen Carr Girls participating in the Homecoming Queen Contest were Mollie Cheryl Saedy, Queen Mary Ellen Carr, Attendant Vickie Burns, Sue Anderson, Debbie Adamson, Carla Smith, Beth Brown, Attendant Brogdon, Annette Dascanio, and Susan Sedler. 68 above left Stefan escorts some of the girls onto the stage above The girls huddle together congratulating the winners, below left: Attendant Cheryl, Queen Mary Ellen, and Attendant Vickie 69 Senior Can Glamorous Educational 70 71 Days of Our Lives Lillie girls tan always gel away with more than little boys because we're so cute! Nobody ever calls me Sugar-lips What do you mean I make your head hurt? Are you sure it isn't love? 72 It will come in much better it you turn on the set! sz 1« pip oq iq8u qy You've Gotta Have Heart The cast of Damn Yankees featured Dennis Harvey as )oe Boyd and De Weaver as Meg. |oe Burns was the devil, Mr. Applegate. Sam Smith was |oe Hardy. Also playing roles were Becky Rickard, Rene Egli, Will Rogers, Tim Kategianes, Bill Amaro, Phil Taylor, Mark Schmittle, Todd Anderson, Mary Ellen Carr, Mar- cia Huston, and Dan Pavolko. Also Wayne Jones, lackie Grode, Linda Utter, David Payne, Darlene Confer, Don Finnegan, Russ Songer, Lois Chase, Kim Knapp, Debbie Rossiter, and Marlene Marks. The members of the chorus were Sherri Crawford, Martha Brewster, Stacy Lang, Lisa Miniaci, Elaine Rapi- sarda, Arlena Ross, Sarah Rouse, Sandy Thompson, Louise Utter, Lisa Vorse, Luara Lascek, and Theresa Sedler. The play was directed by Don McCalmon, music by Harry Winter, with choreography by E. ). Connor and Skip Buttaccio. 76 77 How Am I Ever Going To Understand Life's Mysteries ... I can't Even Get The Shoe Laces To Come Out Even On My Sneakers ... Winters®® “ r 1 • V. j'n i . jt? 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Cowger shooting a short jump shot Left Top: Northwestern Invitational All Tournament Team (I to r): D. Shreve, I. Emanuel (C. Valley), M. McDonald (G. McLane), S. Blanks (Tech), T. Miller. M. Cowger (NW). 80 Christmas Dance The members of the Varsity loam were. B Spaulding. D Harvey. McClymonds. R Chandler. M. Slarks. M. Cowger, and S. Kaufer. Manager L. Robinson. T. Miller, D. Panko, D. Fuller, Kneeling: A. Playoff Fever Strikes Again! The Wildcats returned to PIAA District 10 playoffs for the third consecutive season. Northwestern qualified for post-season play by virtue of their second place finish in the Erie County League In the first round of the playoffs the Wildcats defeated Cranberry 57-49. This win made it possible for the Cats to contin- ue their playoff quest. While on their way to the game at Westminster the player bus was sabotaged on Volant Hill. After spend- ing two hours cursing Penndot, the team arrived at Westminster only to lose in overtime to Kennedy Christian 65-61. 82 r'odch Phillip NW Team OPP 56 Strong Vincent 71 49 Conneaut Valley 46 58 Fairview 60 46 Corry 47 63 Harborcreek 53 59 Iroquois 44 64 Girard 59 67 General McLane 58 35 Tech Memorial f 43 54 General McLane 45 66 North East 56 66 Fort LeBoeuf 47 47 Seneca 52 82 Iroquois 70 58 Fairview 59 68 Harborcreek 49 63 Girard 85 62 Corry 64 71 General McLane 49 65 North East 54 69 Fort LeBoeul 68 77 f 72 51 Corn 45 57 Cranberry 49 61 Kennedy Christian 65 84 Junior Varsity Basketball Back Row (I lo r) B Rose, P Taylor, C. Essig, F Robasky, R Raymond, Henderson, P Peters. B Salisbury B Lawson. Kneeling (I to r) C Madden, | Mountain, R Booth by, G. 85 Wrestlers Wriggle and Wrangle Well The 1978 edition of the Northwestern Wildcat wres- tling team put the emphasis on youth. They had only five seniors to provide the leadership for the squad. Captain Paul Merritt gained second team All-County honors in this his final year. He and the rest of the seniors, lerry Konopa, Greg Allen, Stefan Mechsner, and Beef Baxter will be hard to replace in the future, but a determined group of underclassmen will surely be trying. Coaches: Pat Golden, |.V. and Head Coach Don Terry. Seniors (I to r): I Konopa G. Allen B Baxter S. Mechsner P Merritt 86 Back row (I to r): T Platz, P. Merritt, N Baxter, I Konopa, T Gage T M. Stevens. D Golden, |. McFayden First row: B Crowl, K Kaidash, Anderson, E. Schul . S. Krahe. G Allen, I Konopa Middle row: W. C. Kicey. |. Pettis, D Kapisarda, |. Devies. Cole, R. Leehan. D. Barker, R. Crilley, F. Smith, M. Keefer, I. Takath, 87 Volleyballers Spike Winning Season With only two seniors on the squad most observers figured that the Northwestern High School volleyball team might be headed for a rebuilding year after several highly successful seasons. Just the opposite was true as the Wildcats enjoyed one of their most produc- tive seasons ever, and finishing in the first division of the Erie County League. About the only thing the team did not do was participate in the PIAA playoffs. Wild- cat fans are hopeful that will come next year. At right; Seniors Sue Brogdon and Carla Smith are the only Wildcats who graduated from the squad Both were honored by the coaches of the Erie County League by naming (hem pad of the All-County team 88 Standing Coach Frndak, B. Hellyer, K Pickney, D Hulings, S. Snyder. L. Lahnan, S Brogdon, B Long, S. Shiley, M larvi. L. Crosby. C. Smith. I Dunn Kneeling Coach Mershon, E. Brogdon, T. Rendulic, D. Shiley, M Kulyk, T Bartko, Gilbert. P. Woytek, A. Gage, T. Pavolko, S. Andrews, and B Hellyer. At left: The coaches of the 1977-78 Wildcat Volleyball team (I to r) Assistant Kim Frndak and Head Coach Lit Mershon Seniors Spark Spirit Squads The 1977-78 Varsity Cheerleaders are as follows: from left: lane Seneta, Cheryl Walchack, Carolyn Hill Willie”, lulie Golden, and Barbara lohnson. Below: Senior Cheryl Walchack 90 The 1977-78 junior Varsity Cheerleaders are at left (I to r) Lisa Benton, Shellie Turify, Kiffany Snyder, and Mar- lene Marks Willie . Below a Senior Mary Shade Bottom: Wrestling and Cross Country Cheerleaders as follows: (I to r) (ill Raush, Mary Shade, Nancy Cheney Willie , Melanie Ochocki, and Tammy Robison 91 Wit Humor Are Done to Death By Seniors A spoof of the classic, who-dun-it is best way to describe Done To Death”. The leads were played by Elaine Rapisarda, Bob Remek, Darlene Confer, Bill Amaro, Sam Smith, |oe Burns, Will Rogers, Teresa Sedler, and Dennis Harvey. At right: Harvey thinks hitting Sam in the head will hurt him. 92 M A S H Goes to Albion The play version of the popular movie and television show MASH was sponsored by the Class of 1979 for pleased Northwestern audiences. The major roles were handled by Don Finnegan, Lance Robinson, Sam Smith, Greg Allen, Dan Pavolko, lerry Grode, Dennis Harvey, Bill Amaro, and Chris Bolte. They were aided and abetted by a cast of thousands. 93 Northwestern High School Faculty and Staff At right is the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Freeman Below left: Mr Taylor of the Guidance Department and Principal Costa. Below right Assistant Principal Mr Meako confers with Mr Edwards of the Guidance Department. At right are the members of the office staff (I to r) Miss Everett, Mrs. Seneta, and Mrs. Robison. 94 At left are Mr. Gillette (Drivers Training) and Mr. Rudler (Health). Below left: Mrs. lohnson (Duplicating Machines and Typing) and Mrs. Conley (Business Department Aide) Bottom left: Mr. Winter. Our Music Man. Bottom Right Mrs. Bost and Mrs Blanck. School Nurse Below: Mr. Travis (Science Department) listens to Mr Phillips (Physical Education) explain what happened. rj 95 At right (I to r); Mr. McCommons (Social Studies). Mr. McCalmon (English). Mrs. Hall (English). Mrs. Porter (Home Economics). Miss Frndak (Physical Education) and Mrs Freeman (Business). Below right: The Agriculture Department of Mr. Duncan and Mr. Crilley stop for a picture Bottom Miss Kenney and Mr. Butaccio of the English Department chat while Mrs. Cooper (Home Economics) listens in. Below: Mr. Shilling (Mechanical Drawing) and Mr Taylor (Electricity) % Top: The Social Studies Department holds their last meeting (I to r) Mr. Connor, Mr. Yohman, and Mr. Palo. At left (I to r, top to bottom): Mr. Golden (Biology). Mr Bilek (Chemistry), Mr. O'Brien (English), and Mr. Cook (lob Related Training) Above Mr. Hall (Industrial Arts) and Mrs. Brogdon (Art). 97 Below left: The Math Department was staffed by (I to r) Mr Bolton, Miss Laurie, and Mr Kalieda Below right Mrs. Beighley and the Martin of the Business Department Bottom: (I to r) Mr Fuller, (Library). Mr Chriest (Special Education), Mr. Walden (Physics), and Mrs. Artello (Language). 98 Mr Costa and his family: his wife Pamela and his son Patrick 1978 Brought Northwestern a New Principal Mr Donald Costa Dear Students of Northwestern High School and the Class of 1978, After being at Northwestern for one year, I can truly say that I am impressed with the good attitude of the faculty and the students. I have found that it is a school where people care about each other and I hope that I can contribute to this atmosphere in the future. I wish the best of luck to the Class of 1978 in whatever the future may hold for them. Sincerely, 99 Donald I. Costa Stefan Visits NHS Friends! I'll be gone when you read this and our memories faded a little bit. I want to thank you all for all the nice things you gave to my life and every smile you had for me. I had good and bad times at Northwestern, but always somebody to make me happy again. It was a fantastic experience and I'll re- member you all my life. God bless you and take care. Love, PS. If you want to write, here's my address: Stefan Mechsner LM Kaumet NR. 8 6610 Lebach W. Germany Stefan with his American family, the Charles E. Merritts. Standing: Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Merritt, Chuck Merritt, Stefan, Boots Merritt. Bottom: Paul Merritt, Mr. Merritt, Mary )o Merritt. 100 Trackmen Field Competitive This year, ihe NHS track team was small in numbers but strong in com- petition. They finished the season with 4 wins and 4 losses — not a very impressive record, but much ef- fort was put forth and many individ- ual goals were achieved. Coaches Henderson and Buttaccio greatly helped the team with their advice, encouragement, and fine demon- stration of spirit. Eight Seniors leave this year, but with a strong stock of underclassmen returning next spring, things look good for the NHS Boys Track Team. 102 Bill DeMichele stretches for the finish line Girls Track Strides On A small but spirited group of girls competed in Track and Field under the Northwestern banner in the Spring of 1978. Plagued by injuries and foul weather, they maintained their good humor through it all. Hopefully, the group of a dozen or so underclassmen can look to brighter days in the future. Two girls had outstanding seasons and were re- warded with trips to the PIAA State Track Meet at Shippensburg. Cheryl Sawdy and Debbie Adamson, both seniors, went to the meet by virtue of their qualifying times and distances in the District Ten Meet. Pam shows her determination. Front Row, L to R: C. Smith, C. Sawdy, T. Hyde, D. Kean, S. Gehr, M E Suscheck, B Johnson. P. Woytek. Second Row: C. Mosier, T. Bartko, S. Andrews, |. Surovik, P. Silverthorn, Third Row: Coach Fargo, Coach English, C. Ross. C. Perry, P. Panko, L. Benton, L Lahnan, D. Adamson, Coach Graboski, B. Brown, B. Turner, Last Row L. English 104 Top of Page: The seniors and Coach Fargo stop to pose for a picture Front Row, L to R: Diane Kean, Beth Brown, Bev Turner, Cheryl Sawdy, and Deb Adamson. Back Row: Coach Sue Fargo, Cheryl Mosier, and Carla Smith Above: Kean in action pauses to wave to the camera. At Left: Cheryl ran her way to State. 105 The National Pasttime Northwestern Style This year's baseball team had their ups and downs mostly downs. They lost 8 of their first 10 games, but they won 6 of their last 8 to finish with a record of 8 wins and 10 losses. This year two Wildcats were named to the All Coun- ty Team: 2nd team right handed pitcher, Mike Starks and honorable mention third baseman, jim Coolbeth. Back Row (left to right) D Panko, Coach Shilling. Coach Crocker Front Row: (left to right) M. losefowicz, C. Essig M Bright Missing Middle Row (left to right) |. Coolbeth. M. Starks, D Fuller was T Gage. D. Neubauer. T. Lascek. P Taylor. B. Salisbury. G. Hershelman and C. Madden 106 Seniors: (left to right) D. Fuller M. Starks M. Josefowicz missing T. Gage 107 The Girls of '78 Front Row L to R: D. Hulings, S. Brogdon, L. Crosby, C. Iones, R Parker, Coach R Travis. Second row L to R |. Howard, M. larvey, L. Walizer, C Walchack, C. Newman, L. Leopold. K Botwright, Coach S. Laurie. Third row L to R: M. Ramsey. J. Curtis, C Heaverly, C. Huya. S. Snyder. R. Rawlings, C. Turify, S. Shearer, Fourth row L to R C. Coolbeth, B. Pickney. M Kulyk, L Lahnan, D Shiley. 108 Compliments of City Auction House L to R: Mgr. R Parker, C. Jones, C. Walchack, S. Brogdon. Coach R Travis and Coach S Laurie. What do you mean, what's a bunt? Compliments of Highway Oil 109 Top: Junior class advisor Mr Skip Buttacio At right: Senior class president Paul Merritt. Jr.-Sr. Banquet: A Memorable Evening The junior class of Northwestern honored the gradu- ating Class of 1978 at the annual Junior-Senior Ban- quet. The guests were entertained by Mr. Buttacio's speech and moved to tears by Paul Merritt. Other speakers included: Dr. Dan Freeman, Mr. Donald Cos- ta, Mr. David O'Brien, senior class advisor, Miss Kim Frndak, junior class advisor and Jeff Jones, junior class president. Entertainment was provided by Jon Hill and the Madrigals. 110 Ill A Memorable Voyage 1978 Prom Come Sail Away And The Band Played On Above: Director H Winter When the saints come marching in 114 • ' A V„V-vfc ‘J- rrpviy. • wwrtrc v jv r v v f ■ r -«i J • Life at Band Camp Senior power! Cheers! Girls, Girls, Girls! Maioretles - I to r: S. Thompson, M E Carr . K. DeMichele, D. Adamson (captain), V Kehoe, M. Huston. 116 Flag Corps - I to r L Utter, D Thoms , B Miller. B. King, K Hulley. L Spaulding, M. Brewster, S. Crawford (co- captain). M Shearer, S. Lang (co-captain) Bandshees - I. Io r: P. Woytek, ). Butch, P. Silverthorn, M Anderson . W. lenkins, B Borland, K. Golden, S. Shearer, S. King, J. Adamson and C. Rowe (co-captains), and C. Harvey. Do we have to hold our hands in front of our faces? The One-Legged Wonder denotes Senior 117 Activity Period and After School At right are the internationally renown Madrigal Swingers. 118 119 Al right Old members of the National Honor Society. 120 I . mr Things to Do At Right: Model U.N. Below: Ski Club. Above: The Faithful Audio-Visual Workers. At left: New members of the National Honor Society. 121 Things Done Just For Fun At right: the staff of Cat Tracks. 123 Patrons Albion Pizza and Sub Shop Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Anderson K.H. Buss Bright Brewer's Beauty Shop Brunner's Fabrics Buyer's Fair Inc. Ike Carrier Insurance Agency Crosstowne Restaurant Enon Valley Telephone Co. Peggy Cray Candies Styles by Mary |o Haranin Harris and Sergeant, Inc. Hazen's Barber Shop I and A Auto Supply Kuvik's Arco Congratulations and best wishes to each member of The 1978 graduating class Northwestern High School May your lives be filled with joy Through service to others 124 ALBION AREA LIONS CLUB ALBION PHARMACY 9 E. State St. Albion, Pa. 16401 756-3429 |oe Farrell, Reg. Phar. — Manager Elizabeth Reese, Reg. Pharmacist Best of Luck Graduates Shelton's Drydock RV's at a discount Apache, Empire, Casual Leisure Time Box 143-B E. Springfield, Pa. 16411 814-922-7133 Patrons King Klipper Leona's Beauty Salon and Boutique Miller's Farm and Carden Orr lewelry and Gift Shop Shirlee Palmer Barney and Kay Shilling Samual ). Steff Funeral Home Swanson's Boat Oar Co., Inc. Towne Cleaners Wohlgemuth Florist Young Well Drilling Dr. David N. Bashline Ciddings lewelry and Gift Shop Pizza Villa 125 Powell's IGA Good Luck Seniors First National Bank at Three Gables Hotel Albion Complete Banking Services Dick Anne Two offices: Albion, Pa. Pearl and Canal Streets West Springfield, Pa. Member FDIC 126 Duda's Service Edinboro Lanes Billiards Pennzoil Goodyear New Used Cars Edinboro Mall ph. 756-3727 Albion, Pa. American Motors Mercedes-Benz 127 Serving Erie Motorists Since 1933 Best Wishes From MIDWAY BEER SUBURBAN LANES One mile west of Albion on Route 6N Areas Family Bowling Center Route 20 (between Fairview Girard) phone 774-4071 Best Wishes From Albion Truck Repair JENKS MOTOR SALES Best of Luck West Springfield, Pa, Class of 1978! 128 Johnny's SKAT TRUCK STOP Restaurant and Bar Wright's Place 18 90 Place Lavery Corner Good F-lome-Style Cooking EN|OY YOUR LIFE - Open 24 hours TAKE OUT YOUR WIFE! Informal Friendly Best Wishes From Gillette Masonry STUBBE'S SHOE STORE 39 Collins Dr. Reese Plaza Albion, Pa. 16401 756-4525 Girard, Pa. 16417 774-9079 GOOD LUCK SENIORS! 129 The Clothing Center for the Whole Family For Your Prom Complete Line of Tuxedos in the Latest Styles Available for Rental WATRAL'S CLOTHING CENTER 10 E. State St. Albion, Pa. 16401 The Winner's, the Class of “78 PARKER HOME APPLIANCE SALES SERVICE BECK'S FABRIC FOAM AND UPHOLSTERY Specializing in Commercial Refrigeration Air Conditioning Heating Free Estimates ph. 922-3218 24 hr. Service to Albion Area For Over 'A Century ph. 756-3333 or 756-4863 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF '78 130 May Your Future Be As Bright As Your Smile. Congratulations Grads! KENNETH D. ANDRYC, ARFAX STUDIO D.D.S. AND STAFF 249 E. 10th St. Erie, Pa. 10503 15 West Main Street 456-0955 Telephone: 474-20% Best Wishes to the Class of 78' THE VILLAGE SHOPPE 9 E. Slate St. Albion, Pa. 16401 756-4611 “We specialize in the latest fashions for the junior and Young Junior Sizes Start at Petite Gruzosky's Store Congratulations Seniors Rt. 5 Albion Mill 73 Canal St. Albion, Pa. 16401 West Springfield, Pa. Ph. 756-4436 Good Luck Seniors God Bless You Always and in All Ways! Albion Mobile Home Sales and Parks Grubbs Rental and Sales Rte. 20 West Springfield, Pa. Albion, Pa. 756-3357 922-3268 132 STEINHOFFS GOLDEN DAWN ALBION, PENNA. Kaufer Furniture and Appliance 11 West State St. Albion, Pa. 16401 Mon.-Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 8 a.m. — 9 p.m. 8 a.m. — 6 p.m. Closed Sun. Holidays Good Luck Seniors! The UdtiMQte uCITcufois Rogers Brothers Corporation ESTABLISHED 1915 MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY LOW BED. TILT DECK TAG TRAILERS 100 ORCHARD ST. ALBION, PA. 16401 PH. (814) 756-4121 133 Bill Ochalek Sons Supermarket East State Street Albion, Pa. Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week We trim our meat, not our customers Good Luck Grads AA I McDonald's Fonzie's Place ■ I Old Hill Top Road Imperial Point Plaza Girard, Pa. 16417 Albion, Pa. Music Friday and Saturday Good Luck Seniors! 134 E. Springfield Consolidated Best Wishes Industries, Inc. Bob's Sunoco 162 E. State St. Box 143B Albion, Pa. 16401 East Springfield, Pa. Phone: 756-3940 General Machining The Style Shop 18 E. State St. Albion, Pa. 16401 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduates Above: The Yearbook Staff hard at work. At right: The Camera Club never takes a good picture (that's a joke, get it?) The Yearbook and Camera Clubs work very closely in organizing and producing a Class A yearbook. There is a lot of work involved in taking pictures, developing and printing them, thinking up a layout, cropping pictures, typing, and getting all this on a final copy perfect, while meeting your deadline. There are so many people involved with this year long project that it is impossible to thank them all personally. However, there are a few we’d like to mention who did outstanding jobs: Mr. Fuller, Mr. Walden, Mark Schmittle, and Mr. Tom Chaffee. We'd like to thank all of you who put in your share of hard work and think you deserve a pat on the back. We urge all the underclassmen to join the yearbook and camera clubs. You are always busy and you really get something out of it. We hope you enjoyed our 1978 yearbook. We think that we deserve a pat on the back too, but if you don't keep your mouth shut. Thanks again everyone. Your Editors, Sue Sedler janet Hayes 136 v. a. JLL .«a i) V m « AS • V1� � KSfc 2 g •?. « 10 H '«•i Jk--.a . Jt EWl r rlFi ■% • ' S v .’•. IpgSiflL� ‘ fC ' - - -a. • r?- -- 5VS ■ . ' r -• • • . _ tJ - - .... --v r- ■ - - ■• v -v - £ - V jr v r 5 L •� _-' - rni . 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