Our Lady of the Angels Academy - Angelican Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1984 volume:

THE ANGELICAN Volume XXXX CLASS OF 1984 Our Lady Of The Angels Academy 1335 Enfield Street Enfield, Connecticut 06082 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication . .2 40th Anniversary . .4 Faculty . .6 Seniors . . 14 Underclassmen . .32 I Teams . .40 ! Traditions . .48 Class History . .60 Class Night . .66 ; Graduation . .68 1 Benefactors . .70 Directory . .72 1 Layout Editor: Maria Caronna Copy Editor: Debra Douglas Staff: Heather Haley Jennifer Katkavich Nancy Rogers Sheila Rowan Advisors: Sr. Mary Doloria Sr. Marie JoAnn One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he no¬ ticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene flashed before him, he looked back at the foot¬ prints in the sand. He no¬ ticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it hap¬ pened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him, and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to fol¬ low you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have no¬ ticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’ t under¬ stand why when I needed you most you would leave __ _ � � me. The Lord replied, “My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.’’ DEDICATION As we walk the path of life Through the sands of time, We often need encouragement To reach horizon’s line. When we’re in confusion And cannot find the route. The beacon that we follow Is a mentor’s printed foot. Impressions in the earth Help to achieve our aim By setting down the by-laws To life’s strategic game. We dedicate this book To footprints in our sight, Belonging to the people Who lead us to the light. D.D. To my family who continuously gave their support to me throughout my four years- SELINA To my family and friends who helped me through my high school years- MARIA To Jan, my church advisor, who helped me through my years of high school- DEBRA To mom and dad who mean so much to me- MICHELLE To my family and friends who have helped me through the years- HEATHER To my parents- JENNIFER To my mother and father- MARY To Jim and Mary Jean- LAURENCE To Sr. Constance who believed in me and gave me the chance- NANCY To Sr. Doloria who helped me through my four years at OLA- SHEILA To my grandfather, Lawrence Giesen- NICOLE To the memory of Odell Sampson Sr.- OLETHA To mom and dad who helped me through my high school years- CAROL 4 r , S - nnw ersary 1984 marks OLA’s 40th birthday. In 1932, a small group of Felician Sisters acquired the 32-Vi acre Mifflin property on Enfield St., known as Longview estate. From its beginning the religious com¬ munity had always undertaken as part of its mission the education of children. So as soon as they were able the sisters established a girls’ academy. The Felicians opened their school on September 6, 1944 with 11 students and 7 faculty members. Since negotiations for the Graham Estate, located at 1370 Enfield St., were incomplete, classes were held in Our Lady of the Angels provincial house buildings across the street. On November 21, 1944, Fr. Maximilian Soltysek, chaplain of the sisters, and Fr. Paul Bartlewski, pastor of St. Adalbert’s parish in Thompsonville, blessed the new academy quarters, an heirloom built by the Rev. Nehemiah Prudden and renovated to serve as a school. The first year culminated with the graduation of three seniors. Financial resources were meager, but the school was richly “endowed’’ by the sisters, who contributed their teaching and administrative services. Bit by bit the school grew. Day students from Thompsonville, Ha- zardville, Somers, Suffield, Windsor Locks and sur¬ rounding areas continued to register. Enrollment in¬ creased and necessitated additional classrooms. In 1948 Felician Hall was readied and provided three rooms for the commercial department which began in 1949. An annex was built to Felician Hall in 1951. This addition included two large classrooms, the principal’s office and the first-aid room. When the provincial house was no longer adequate for the sisters, a new provincial house, a three story brick building, was errected on the north side of the old convent. This building was completed in 1957, and the former convent was renovated to serve as the acade¬ my’s new quarters. That year also marked the acade¬ my’s first accrediation by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. 1984 saw OLA receive its third accreditation by this association. Principal Sr. Constance Marie observes that “the quality of education at OLA, small classes, personal attention and the emphasis on Christian values attract students to the school. I believe that what makes for OLA’s unchanged heart is that which was at the root of its founding and is today that to which everyone of us here is committed: growth as a whole person in accor¬ dance with the Gospel message of love and peace. Without that as the root and core of OLA’S being, there could be no OLA.’’ Overheard by screaming kids; Authoritative sounds. Teaching us all discipline For when we’re college bound. Explaining to us learning guides, Correcting all our tests. Remaining calm when answered wrong, Always giving it your best. Not giving up on anyone, Finding the good with the bad. Listening when we have a joke Or when there’s something sad. You help us make it in this world By giving us a cause. For all of this and much, much more, We give you our applause. D.D. 6 Mother Mary Landeline President Sr. Constance Marie Principal 8 Sr. Sophia Wanda Music Guidance Mr. Steve Anderson Band Mrs. Gloria Sawtelle Sr. Mary Bernadette Mathematics Science � 9 Mrs. Dolores Allen Spanish Sr. Mary Emilitte French Mrs. Therese Moriarty Art Mr. Donald Swanbeck Social Studies 10 Mrs. Patricia Laughlan Sr. Marie Victoria Physical Education Practical Math Sr. Mary Doloria English Sr. Marie JoAnn English n Fr. George Couturier Spiritual Director Mrs. Joanne Demers Academy Nurse Sr. Mary Angelica Secretary Sr. Mary Paulinette Testing Center Coordinator 12 Sr. Mary Joan D’Arc Media Center Coordinator Sr. Mary Archangel Librarian Sr. Mary Apollinaris Librarian Miss Cheri Libby Marketing i- Mr. Norman Dewitt Computer Science 13 Everyday, every week. People pass each other Going from class to class, Searching for their future, Hoping that their steps lead To horizons they long to cross, Leaving footprints of experience For others to follow. A special bond exists among them, Not only as classmates But as friends; as sisters They fight for a common cause. Living each day to the fullest, Trying to realize their dreams, Waiting to conquer their fears, Finding their way ... Seniors. D.D. 14 Nicole S. Smith Debra Lynne Douglas Laurence Marie Meyer Maria A. Caronna Oletha V. Walker ■ writ _r Heather Ann Haley Nancy Lee Rogers r Selina Rose Camerota Carol A. Zimmerman 16 Mary Merlet McMahon Jennifer Ann Katkavich The Class Of 1984 Kim Masamery Michelle Dumeny Sheila Ann Rowan 17 Only as far as we seek can we go ... Only as much as we dream can we be. Debra Anon. . . . Cons . . . Tickle Fights ... The Blues Bros. ... Red Ribbon ... Guys, what are we gonna do? ... I want to scream . . . Jedi Premiere ... The Group ... Table Fizzbin ... My little soldier ... Robert ... Bud, Mich, Kool-Aid ... Debbie, Bridget, Michelle ... Never fear, seniors are here ... Ruff, Bark ... Lunchtable ... Journey ... P.F. Footprints ... Spring Retreat on Memorial Day ... Cabinet Meetings ... Remember the Switch and Get Down on It in 7 min. 49 sec. cause You’ve Got a Friend . . . Hugs ... Backrubs ... L.H.S. 18 Nancy They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes. George Lucas Moose and Minx ... How’s it goin eh? ... num-nums ... Hey mon ... Don’t Panic ... calm your hormones ... kill and kill again ... 6-6-12 ... the summer of all dares ... ah- ur ... Annicon ... World Con ’83 ... bellydancing ... Two Less Lonely People ... Fillet-o Solo ... get awaaay! ... P.F. ... Lara and Kessa .. . Dark Phoenix ... chocolate and ice cubes ... chocolate Moose ... Lede ... Paul ... Daaan! ... Eggy and Yodes .. . Bim ... S.F. ... a wicked big gust ... Asimov and the Medieval zipper ... That’s not fair ... sounds good ... Lisa and Amy ... natural aphrodisiac ... Born to Boonja . .. ’Niners! Nicki You’ll never know how much I appreciate you because I’ll probably never tell you. f Hey kid, have a life saver ... Three Musketeers ... Journey . . . The cute ref ... ROBERT ... The Sundance kid ... Fenway .. . Pookie . . . ‘‘When you’re great, you’re great.” ... Jeff ... Cyclone ... Mich, BUD, and kool- aide ... ‘‘Sheila, my pointsetta’s dead!” ... I LOVE Vermont ... Rachelle and Ellen ... My red Porsche 944 with tinted windows ... The Fabulous Finn ... Chris, Jessica, and Michelle ... Swann catches ... Mel ... Shane ... “Hello Prez” ... Ricky and Jeff ... Strange one ... My Buddy and Toot Toot ... Dusty ... Men in Uniform ... Walking barefoot in the park ... “Nothing in the Dark” ... letter from Bob ... Thanks ... Laurence Love flies in on a butterfly. Delicate yet strong and ever so beautiful. ... Salut tout le monde, oui, oui, oui, the “import” is writing ... 1 08, Vulcan, Uncle Joe, Bowling, Bridge ... “II pleut, il pleut Berg re!” Niagara Falls! ... “Please, please, tell me now,” quand je verrai, “Flashdance” ... LMF, Cookie, YAR, Mo ’n Bill, Hungry??, it’s nine o’clock she’s going out, beep beep! ... C’e ma geniale family!! ... pizza, direction Rich’s et Sacrebleu, Richard Coeur de Lion est l ... now “Safety dance”, ou plutdt, “safety car” 16.8 ... “promises, promises”, but CCU, just you shut your mouth ... HOT DOG ... “Thriller”, Mendham, Maria, purr, Brown ... Marido, Eeva ... MLF is the best ... Advent party, 26:11, Auntie Agnes ... ler Match perdu ... and many more to come, “LARRY”. 21 Little Sisters Angie and Carlene ... Three Musketeers ... New York’s Vinyl man ... ORAL ... What time is it, choir boy? ... Never again, virgin feet ... Jour¬ ney ... DNIB ... Tito and Snuka ... Jedi’s Debbie and Nancy ... Elbow thrills ... Levitz ... Bill ... Bryan ... Joe 16 ... MVP46 ... Chocolate and ice cubes ... Washington trips ... New Hamp¬ shire CL, KILL Maria |i Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. Shakespeare . wr May 13, 1983 ... Journey ... Mixed doubles ... Lefty ... Oct. 7, 1983 ... 8:15 P.M. ... Goli¬ ath ... David ... No Money ... “I have to work” ... Debbie ... OREO ... Nancy ... Lorna- doone ... Maria ... Nicki ... Three Musketeers ... The Table ... Faithfully ... Peggy ... “What am I going to wear?” ... Chicky ... Weinie ... Rocky Horror Oletha Fly and you will catch the wind; dream and you will reach your goal. tifeJB -y Jennifer To have found God is not the end of your search but the beginning. Anon. Good times w S.R., J.P., G.L., L.W., L.O., R.C., Diet Coke ... Welch’s ... McDonald’s ... point tressel ... W.L. bike Route (P.R.) ... Bud ... close es¬ capes ... Missions from God ... Junior prom with Brian ... Meadowview farm ... playing in the rocks ... Oh, you’re stupid too ... Sheila ... Thanks, Mom and Dad, I LOVE YOU. A smile is a good way to start a friendship and by far the best way to end one. Sheila In the precious memories that are uniquely mine, help me to remember the people who have touched my life. Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Billy Squier, Air Supply ... Gen¬ eral Hospital ... -Camaro-“Fred” “Ted” “Squier” ... McDonald’s Big Macs ... Asti Spumanti Martini Rossi, Riunite, Stroh’s, Coffee ... Benson Hedge’s - A new fad ... Bridges, 190 ... “I’m gonna miss O.L.A.” “I miss Caroline” “Hey G.L.” K.C. “Do your work, Carol!” Chemistry and psychology - “Can I drop both?” Put your nose down! “I knew I would graduate someday!” “I never get caught.” Preserve your memories they’re all that’s left you. Miss ya ... N.G., A.M., J.O., N.D., K.G., The gang, D.R., M.D., K.S., K.L., H.H., M.M., D.D., N.R., L.M., Nick, Maria, Oletha, “Thanks for all the good times I’ll never forget them.” 25 MK Leave it to Beaver ... Lavirne and Shirley ... The Jetsons ... Mr. Ed ... The Police ... The Who ... Michael Jackson ... The Loop ... Melissa’s Sunroof ... Ramblin ... Kim wipes out ... Selina and her gold chains and ear lobes ... Daag Carla ... Micky D’S ... Puppy eyes ... Hey Rosetta! Fall out of cars much? ... The Alva Mobile ... Black M.G. Convertible ... Carol is your work finished? I am so far behind, I think I’m first. Friends: C.R., R.B., A.B., K.M., S.C., G.L., S.R., J.L., M.D., H.H., J.K., AND M.M. Carol The most utterly lost of all days is that which you have not once laughed. Blondie ... fee fee ... Mikey ... Jim ... Ann Fields ... “Annie’s” ... Barn painting ... behind Scitico ... The- rese Drive ... Toothpaste ... The drive-ln ... Farmington .. . The Christmas Party at “Annies” ... Hi Sheila and Jennifer. ■ ' ■ Mary Fly and you will catch the wind; Dream and you will reach your goal. What Is Ramblin’? Heather A friend is one who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are. The dictionary tells us that it means to roam about aimlessly. That seems to sum it up nicely. Though sometimes we find things that give our nights purpose. Big Gulps, getting film, McDonald’s, Ka¬ tie’s p.l., I’m gonna whale, What are you flying? Pissang! Hold it Howie! Check Chuck! the contract in the fort, you’re such a ‘woman’, You’re just too much for me. It happened in the summer. You weren’t here. I was in Hampton Beach, N.H. all sum¬ mer! With all my Newburyport ‘bud¬ dies’!!! 4-wheeling, little white cor¬ vette, let’s stop for a moment and reflect, What’s a Beef? My best buddy! Kris and Jennifer. Speak¬ easy on Wednesdays, Big Hug, P.A.F. Base, Bubba Dubbas, awe¬ some beast, Nad and Pepsi fight, Have you cut your toenails today? Pam, Nancy, and Kacey, Bite my Butt! Uh Huh!! Mustcheplishnais- seeseicklesatourgerun, Laura, Col¬ leen, Melissa, Sheila, Michelle, Se¬ lina, Angela, Kim. We’re All RAMBLIN’!!! 28 Michelle It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. Summer ’83 ... Beach Bums ... Boston ... pooka - wookas ... “We have to talk!’’ ... “Age doesn’t matter!” ... keychains ... “Fine!” ... bike ... “J.B.ers” ... “Munchkin” ... “L.S.” ... “Pee - wee Brain” ... 50 bucks ... “Catch - ya later” ... Best Buddies (you and me) ... Ches¬ ter’s ... Muck 1 ... Captains? ... Mr. Pond ... Look out D.R.! ... “My Sharona” ... Mac’s ... “Catch air!” ... high hopes ... The Speedway ... P.D.’s tire ... Randy’s ... “My Datsun” ... Snickers ... Beth ... Maryanne ... Alma ... Liz ... Ken ... Jon ... Selina ... Kim ... Heather ... Karen ... Sue ... Thanks guys. You mean so much to me. Kim You only live once, but if you live right once is enough. Ramblin’!!! The three musketeers . .. Ang, “The Woman’’, Heather, Selina, and who can forget, “It’ll all blow over”, “Bite my butt uh huh” “One more day till Beef!” Hold it Howie, Check Chuck. Hampton Beach ’83 ... The Moulton Hotel . . . The 40 lb. suitcase ... Hide the suitcase Ang, my mother’s coming . . . Where am I gonna sleep to¬ night? ... McDonald’s ... Katies p.l. . . . Give me an R_’, The Guys from Newburyport ... Gunner ... Little white corvette ... Deny everything .. . Why do I always get caught? ... Twelve O’clock Rose ... Gary the Stud . .. Prom ' 83 . .. Michelob ... The Dart, The Custom Dart, It Whales! Thanks for all the Ramblin’ times. I’ll never forget you guys. Selina You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. Friends What are friends? What is their pur¬ pose? They are people to laugh with (as we scream out the Dart), cry with (about S.A.T. scores), but most of all get in trouble with (confer¬ ences with Connie). They are peo¬ ple to go with to Mac’s, Chinese Restaurants, parties, and even work at the Donut Factory. A friend is someone who will just stare out your bedroom window and talk about “life” with you or someone who will start work at 4:00 a.m. with you ev¬ ery weekend. Friends can be people you’ve known since grammar school, and even though you don’t see them as often as you would like, you know they’re still there for you when you need them most. Friends are people to have fun with!!! Thanks ... Angela, Kim, Michelle, Heather, Barbie, Karen ... Our destiny unfolds With each and every day. The people in our lives Help send us on our way. Without our successors There would be no reason For us to leave footprints To be followed each new season. So with this we thank you, Our friends, for being there. We’ll leave you new horizons And our everlasting care. D.D. Pastors give us faith; Believers give us dreams. Mentors give us stance; Followers are the streams. 32 HHH Bernadette Rossano, Jennifer Orcinoli, Corey-Ann Davignon, Lauren Sheilah Gibbs, Elaine Jaworowski, Diana McConnell, Patrice Donovan, Sandra Barberi, Kristen Lundberg, and Angela Bergamini Egan, Lisa Medeiros and Anna Giannelli Jennifer Longtin, Kathy Sznajder, Dawn Roberts, and Mary Daigle Nancy Lewis, Amy Zadworny, Kathy Smith, Susan Johnson, Carlene Mrosz and Michelle Lussier Micheline Johnson, Stacey Kasperzak, Aimee Jagoda, Debra Turek, Donna White and Lisa Licitra Michelle Lizotte, Melissa Colson, Beth Bonin, Liz Arico, Angela Wolf, Christine Anderson and Amy-Beth Morhardt Kathy Savoy, Rosetta Bergamini, Amy John¬ son, Carla Robinson, Alma Manzano, and Nancy Geery 36 Class Of 1986 Michelle Lizotte Class President Angela Wolf Class Vice-President Melissa Colson Class Secretary Amy Zadworny Class Treasurer 37 Kim Maturo Class President April LaRusse Class Vice-President Kelly Johnson Class Secretary Elizabeth Clarkin Class Treasurer Class Of 1987 38 Karen Knapps, Tracey Secondo, April LaRusse, Colleen Bell, Kim Maturo, Carey Guadagnino, and Heidi Green Tamara Patkus, Kristen Fuller, Elizabeth Clarkin, Suzette Davignon, Elaine Hammel, Laura Lasher, Kim Breton, Erin Mackie, Johanna and Heather Moreau Livingtson, MaryAnne Liberator, Marla Rozman, and Bernadette Shattuck 39 More than school is needed To help mature the mind, We need communication To break the ties that bind. The competition of a game, The teamwork it involves; The collaboration in a club, The conflicts it resolves. When crossing new horizons And doubt imbibes the mind The assurance of good friendship Helps the pathway to unwind. D.D. The gratifying feeling Of fellowship so near. Learning how to care for others, To confront that which we fear. 40 Cheerleading CHEERLEADING SQUAD Michelle Turek ’87 Johanna Livingston ’87 Lisa Licitra ’86 Jennifer Richard ’87 Amy Johnson ’86 Coach - Mrs. R. Licitra BASKETBALL TEAM Michelle Lussier ’86 Debra Douglas ’84 Maria Caronna ’84 Nicole Smith ’84 Laurence Meyer ’84 Carolyn Prentice ’87 Nancy Rogers ’84 Mr. D. Swanbeck - coach Sarah Johnson ’87 Elaine Hamel ’87 Karen Knapps ’87 Susan Johnson ' 86 Basketball 42 SOCCER TEAM Bridget Hynes ’86 Maria Caronna ' 84 Gary Wilson - coach Carolyn Prentice ’87 Judy Kaffeian - coach Elizabeth Clarkin ' 87 Michelle Turek ’87 Nancy Geery ’86 Kerry Loughman ’87 Karen Knapps ’87 Marla Rozman ’87 Suzette Davignon ’87 Susan Johnson ’86 Kim Maturo ’87 Lisa Medeiros ’85 Kris Miodonka ’85 Tammy Noble ’86 Jessica Osgood ’86 Soccer Coaches SOFTBALL TEAM Maria Caronna ’84 Debra Douglas ’84 Elaine Hamel ’87 Sarah Johnson ’87 Susan Johnson ’86 Karen Knapps ' 87 Lisa Licitra ’86 Johanna Livingston ’87 Michele Lussier ’86 Lisa Medeiros ’85 Laurence Meyer ’84 Carolyn Prentice ’87 Marla Rozman ’87 Nicole Smith ’84 SCHOOLS MATCH WITS TEAM Anna Giannelli ’85 Patrice Egan ’85 Sheilah Gibbs ’85 Debra Douglas ’84 Nancy Rogers ’84 Softball 44 ’Arts Festival Committees LITERARY MAGAZINE Elise Dumeny ’85 Rosetta Bergamini ’86 Jennifer Orcinoli ’85 Heather Haley ' 84 Debra Turek ’86 Angela Wolf ’86 Alma Manzano ’86 Nancy Rogers ’84 Diana McConnell ’85 HOSTESS COMMITTEE Erin Mackie ’87 Kelly Johnson ’87 Theresa Bachiochi ’86 Kim Maturo ’87 Jennifer Richard ’87 Angela Wolf ’86 Debra Turek ’86 Stacey Kasperzak ’86 Laura Lasher ’87 SET-UP COMMITTEE Johanna Livingston ’87 Michelle Turek ’87 Kerry Loughman ’87 Elizabeth Clarkin ’87 Laura Lasher ’87 Tamara Patkus ' 87 Erin Mackie ’87 Susan Johnson ' 86 Cara DellaGiustina ’87 45 ill CHORUS Cathy Ellis ’87 Tamara Patkus ’87 Johanna Livingston ’87 Lisa Licitra ’86 Marla Rozman ’87 Karen Knapps ’87 Laurence Meyer ’84 Nancy Rogers ’84 Corey-Ann Davignon ’85 Amy Zadworny ’86 Michelle Salgado ’87 Elaine Hammel ’87 Cara Della Giustina ’87 Amy Johnson ’86 Kristen Miodonka ’85 Jill Quagliaroli ’85 Kacey Creswell ’86 Michelle Lizotte ’86 Liz Arico ’86 Chorus i i 46 CD £ 13 BAND Q_ Karen Knapps ' 87 Sarah Johnson ’87 Cathy Ellis ’87 Cara Della Giustina ' 87 Michelle Turek ’87 Susan Johnson ’86 Debra Turek ’86 Diana McConnell ’85 Erin Mackie ’87 Lisa Medeiros ' 85 Christine Anderson ' 86 Sheila Rowan ' 84 Nicole Smith ’84 47 Faces changing every year; Seasons passing by. Finding ways to link each cycle With a ribbon tie. Gather all the customs And put them in a box, Secure it with the ribbon And hide it in the rocks. Dig it up again Just when the moments right, And then all our yesterdays Become a guiding light. Following the footsteps Of faces from the past. Introducing new ideas To traditions that will last. D.D. 48 First Mass September 9, 1983 Members of the Class of 1984 participate in their First Mass as seniors at OLA. First row: H. Haley; S. Rowan, M. McMahon; M. Dumeny; back row: M. Caronna; L. Meyer; O. Walker. Fr. George exchanges the sign of peace with S. Camerota, J. Katkavich, K. Masamery, and H. Haley; Nancy Rogers shares a greeting with classmates in the second row. Fr. George Couturier, spiritual director, re¬ cites the Eucharistic prayer. The first reading is proclaimed by Nicole Smith during First Mass. Freshmen dressed in togas and blindfolded by the seniors attempt to feed each other pudding, chocolate of course, during the Frosh Day activities. Frosh Day September 23, 1983 Johanna Livingston and Erin Mackie try to Marla Rozman finds that it’s somewhat diffi- transport a balloon back to back. cult to move jello with a straw. New sophomores Theresa Bachiochi and Kim Russo, both in shorts, get to join in initiation fun along with the freshmen. Adoption October 21, 1983 After lunch and adoption day ceremonies, the juniors made the entire day official with a special song written for their new “little sisters.” Gayle Landry shows that there is no “big sis” hiding behind curtain 3. Sandra Barberi gives a certificate of adoption to Cara DellaGiustina her “little sis.” 52 The Great Pumpkin? . . . who else but Carol Zimmerman ' 84? Kim Maturo’87 clowns around for the judges Nancy Rogers ’84 makes a shining” ap- at the UNICEF Costume Day Benefit. pearance before the judges. Halloween October 28, 1983 Winners of the costume contest include midgets Theresa Bachiochi and Nancy Lewis ' 86 and rock ' n roller Kris Lundberg ’85. 53 Mary Daigle, Diana McConnell and Kathy Sznajder receive roses from their little sisters Jennifer Richard and Tracy Roberts. Ring Day December 3, 1983 Juniors leave the sanctuary after they receive their class rings. 54 Christmas Play December 23, 1983 Micheline Johnson, Melissa Colson, Christine Anderson, Bridget Hynes and Tammy Noble portray the poor family that lives at the mercy of “Edna Scrooge.” • •:.: � ' m Santa had a little trouble getting his” act together. Christmas is a time for friends and presents. 55 Catholic Schools’ Week Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 1984 Mr. Swanbeck takes time out to enjoy a Faculty Day treat delivered by juniors Elise Dumeny and Kelly Green. Mother M. Landeline, academy president, re¬ ceives CSW proclamation from Mayor O’Connor. V % S Fr. George Couturier celebrates the CSW li¬ turgy in the assembly room. Heather Haley ' 84 beats Fr. George to the buzzer as the seniors challenged the faculty in this year’s Faculty Feud. Bernadette Rossano ' 85 hosted. Sarah Johnson ' 86 poses next to her charcoal drawing. Members of the chorus: K. Ellis; C. DellaGiustina; T. Patkus; L. Licitra; K. Knapps; M. Salgado; K. Miodonka; O. Walker; E. Hamel; and K. Creswell perform. 57 Coronation May 15, 1984 Bernadette Shattuck, Michelle Turek, Tracey Secondo, Kristen Fuller, Kelly Johnson, Tamara Patkus, Cathy Ellis, and Kim Maturo preside over the ceremony. The Class of 1987 host the Coronation ceremonies. 58 Sr. Constance and Kim Maturo, class president, present a check to a representative from the Enfield Chapter of Birthright. Field Day May 24, 1984 Mary Daigle, Kathy Sznajder and Kristen Miodonka man the grill for the Field Day sponsored by the Junior class. Hot dogs and fun were on the day’s menu. Children from the Enfield Day Care Center helped OLA celebrate. i ' -- History is defined As events that are past, Junctoral records Collected by the mass. Resting in a cabinet, Or sitting on a shelf; All of the memories Making up the self. The fun we had together, The crying that took place; Connecting all the names To every single face. Learning from experience To open up new doors. And leaving all the memoirs From the class of ’84. D.D. 60 HISTORY ’80-’81 Army sergeant, Mrs. Renee Bertrand - Social Studies teacher - drills prospective freshmen during initiation. Freshmen include cadets M. Dumeny, O. Walker, J. Graham, A. Irving, and S. Rowan on Frosh Day 1980. Carol Zimmerman poses tor a picture with her “big sister,” Francine Mio- donka ' 83 at Adoption Day activities. Maria Caronna shares lunch with her “big sisters,” Jacqueline Dumoulin and Melinda Armentano. Sheila Rowan crowned the statue of the Blessed Mother during Coronation ceremonies. JoEllen Graham was crown bearer and Jennifer Katkavich attendant. 62 HISTORY ’81-’82 Sophomore Sheila Rowan, class officer, reads the Arbor Day proclamation to M. Dumeny, B. Roberts, S. Camerota and R. Dumoulin portray the the student body and faculty. 1981 play, “A Change in Christmas Spirit,” by Laura Guiliano ’82. “We looked like that?” Our Sophomore class included: M. Caronna, S. Camerota, R. Dumoulin, L. Russell, N. Smith, C. Zimmerman, O. Walker, D. Douglas, J. Katkavich, M. Dumeny, H. Haley, K. Stockley, B. Roberts, S. Rowan, and K. Masamery. 63 HISTORY ’82- ' 83 Kim Masamery and Heather Haley were simply “angelic” in their junior year. Well, at least they were at the Halloween party! Little sisters were officially adopted in September. Juniors accept the daisy chain from the Class of 1983. The tradition symbolizes the friendships OLA offers. Sr. Constance cuts Michelle Dumeny’s ribbon during the Ring Day ceremony. HISTORY ’83-’84 Debra Douglas reads the poem “Footprints,” theme for this year’s Last Mass. Seniors gave a copy of the poem to everyone present. Heather Haley and Kim Masamery present offertory gifts to Fr George Couturier. Each senior received a silk rose and a medal from the alumnae. Marie Ravenola welcomes seniors to the OLA Alumnae Association. 65 Jennifer Katkavich, class president, presents a VCR to OLA from the Class of ’84. Att. Michael Camerota emphasizes the significance of faith in the search for hopes and dreams. HISTORY ’83-84 Fr. George Couturier delivers the invocation. HISTORY ’83-’84 We, the Senior class, have said our goodbyes to everyone at OLA who has touched our lives. Though we will be leaving the academy in body, we will never leave in spirit. What we have learned here will stay with us for the rest of our lives as a constant reminder of all the times we’ve shared, good and bad. Our senior year was certainly memorable. Thank- you. Nicole Smith wishes Laurence Meyer, at right, success as she returns to her home in France. Nancy Rogers, valedictorian, prepares to address the audience. As their final gift, the Class of ' 84 presents the juniors with the traditional daisy chain. 67 Graduates stand for the reading of the Gospel. Laurence Meyer and Kim Masamery bring diplomas to the altar. In back, Carol Zimmerman carries the academy emblem. HISTORY ’83-’84 Heather Haley and Jennifer Katkavich offer candles. b8 HISTORY ’83-’84 Sheila Rowan receives her diploma from Sr. Constance. Dear Members of the Class of ’84; On behalf of all the faculty, I extend to you our warm good wishes and congratulations. We are glad to have had these four years of your education entrusted to us. We have regard¬ ed the time given us to prepare you for leadership in the Church and in society as a sacred trust. The “moments of grace’’ that have made up the OLA Academy experience for you with their sorrows shared, joys celebrated, and friendships cultivated have come to an end, and now you must go and live out those lessons learned so well here. Our Lady of the Angels Academy has given you much and you much to her, but the one gift we most need to exchange, for the welfare of your future and ours, is what the poet Theodore Morrison calls “virtue of soul.’’ We are too proud to acknowledge our needs to the waiting world, but privately, in the presence of God, we dare to do so, in the fervent hope and firm belief that by His grace our lives might show forth virtue in the meekness of our wisdom. It will not be easy; it will take faith in the enterprise, faith in God — because you cannot do it alone — and faith in faith. I know the world is a fearful and dangerous place, and I know you know those fears. I wish you therefore, my dear friends, the experience that God is good and that He holds you in the palm of His hand. The Lord bless your life journey. Sincerely, 69 BENEFACTORS Miss Anne Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John Katkavich Skyline Inn, Springfield, MA with our thanks and our love SPONSORS Caronna’s Market, Inc. The Carpenter Shop The Clarkin Family Class Of ’87 The Colonial Flower Shoppe Enfield Gardens Fresh Farms Mart Good Times Package Store Mr. and Mrs. Johnson The Lasher Family Mr. and Mrs. Brian Long OLA Alumni Association Rich’ Drive-In Restaurant Rod and Gun Mr. Michael Ryan Mr. and Mrs. R. Sawtelle Mrs. Margaret J. Tietze 70 PATRONS All Saints Religious Art and Book Shop S. Camerota and Sons, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Caronna Catlin - Pioneer Real Estate Mr. and Mrs. K. Chillson Jean and Roger Cygan Mr. and Mrs. Dale Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Don Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Dumeny A Friend Hall Hill Gardens Gertrude Keating Dr. and Mrs. Jack Kotarski Lady Finelle Cosmetics Mr. J. LaVallee- First Investors Corp. Marek Jewelers Inc. Mr. and Mrs. G. Mastroianni Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Pardi The Rogers Family Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Rowan Skyline Inn Dinner Theatre Jim MaryJane Smith Daughters Southwood Pharmacy Senior Directory Selina Camerota 266 George Wood Rd. Somers, CT 06071 Maria Caronna 8 Montclair Dr. Enfield, CT 06082 Debra Douglas 92 Concord Rd. Longmeadow, MA 01106 Michelle Dumeny 16 Sandpiper Enfield, CT 06082 Heather Haley 1078 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082 Jennifer Katkavich 22 Winton Rd. E. Windsor, CT 06088 Kim Masamery 9 Montclair Dr. Enfield, CT 06082 Nicole Smith 247 Mountain View Rd. Somers, CT 06071 Mary McMahon 11 Gracie Dr. Somers, CT 06071 Oletha Walker 32 Woolam Rd. E. Windsor, CT 06088 Nancy Rogers 80 Concord Rd. Longmeadow, MA 01106 Carol Zimmerman 171 Maple St. E. Longmeadow, MA 01028 Sheila Rowan 223 North Maple St. Enfield, CT 06082 Laurence Meyer 3 Faubourg St. Jacques 80190 Nesle France 72