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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1985 volume:

Dedication Faculty . Underclassmen Clubs . Candids .... Calendar .... Seniors . Class Night Graduation Sponsors .... Directory ... Yearbook Staff Editors: Lauren Donovan, Patrice Egan, Anna Giannelli, Diana McConnell. Staff: Sandra Barberi, Gretchen Conniff, Mary Daigle, Elise Dunieny, Jennifer Long- tin, Melissa Mastroianni, Kristen Miodonka, Amy-Beth Morhardt, Jennifer Orcinoli, Bernadette Rossano, Angela Wolf. Calligraphy: Tracy Roberts Advisor: Sr. M. JoAnn We can make a brighter day We the Class of 1985 dedicate our yearbook to all who gave us the courage to dream our dreams, .... all the special people who have been a part of my life during the past four years especially my family, friends, old and new, and teachers who have supported me and will not be forgotten. Sandra Ann Barberi my family that has helped and supported me through these rough years and especially my parents whom I really care for. Angela Bergamini my mother for all the love and support she has given me. Then to my father who I wish could have seen me grow and mature in time. Sandra Lynn Butler my family who’s always been there to support me without fail, to willingly and unselfishly help me reach my dreams. I love you all very much. Thank you. Mary Daigle my parents who by their loving patience have helped me mature and grow into the person I am today and to my friends who have made my high school years memorable. Corey-Ann Davignon my mother and father. I love you and thank you for all your love, support, and patience. You have helped me so much. Thank you for being so open and kind. Lauren Donovan my family. Thank you for always standing by me during the bad times and for being there to share in all the good times. I love you all. You have given me so much, and you will forever hold a place in my heart. Elise Dumeny to my mother and father who, through their love and support, have inspired me to dream. For all that you have done for me I thank you, and give you all my love always. Patrice Egan my parents who have been an inspiration in my life with their own goals and dreams. Anna Giannelli my mother and father, who have given me a happy and loving home. No matter where I go, I will always remember my childhood years with joy. Thank you. Sheilah Gibbs mom and dad for standing behind me in whatever I plan for my future and helping me through all four years at OLA. Kelly Green my father, who has helped and supported me throughout my life. To my friends and classmates who have made this last year one of the best. Elaine Jaworowski my family and special friends for pushing me when I didn’t want to go any further and for making me face reality. Jennifer Longtin my mother for being there all the time and making my dreams come true. Also, to the rest of my family for their support of my dreams throughout the past four years. Lisa Ann Medeiros my parents who have given me the strength to go after my dreams. Diana McConnell my true friends. They have helped me through hard times, but also we have shared many good times together. Thank you. I love you. Kristen Miodonka my parents who made my four years at OLA possible and gave me the encouragement to aim high and overcome the obstacles I met along the way. I love you. Jennifer Orcinoli K.E.N. and my family because I finally did it! To Rosetta because she’s so Rosie, Adele who carries the Italian blood in the school-, my two sweet nieces CarryAnne and Colleen? and Gayle, because she couldn’t be here. Jill Quagliaroli my family, if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t have all the memories of the years here at OLA. Thank you for your support. Dawn Roberts my parents, relatives, friends and everyone at Excel - with deepest gratitude for everything you have done for me. I love you and will never forget you. Bernadette Alexandra Rossano my two very best friends who have given me free space to be my own person when I feel the need to be myself. Kathy Sznajder to our class advisor, Sr. JoAnn who, through her hard work and dedication, has helped us realize our dreams here at OLA. Thank you for all that you’ve done for us. The Class of ' 85 Graduation Ceremony At this point in our lives it is important for us, the senior class of 1985, to look back and be thankful. This graduation signi¬ fies more than just the end of our high school days-, it repre¬ sents accomplishment, success, and the completion of one phase in our lives. We have to think back to what brought us to this point. Who helped us? Who sup¬ ported us? Who made this pos¬ sible for us? The answer lies with our friends, who have made our high school days memorable, with our teachers who have instilled in us a re¬ spect for higher education and most importantly with our par¬ ents who with endless love and patience have helped us to ma¬ ture and grow into the young adults we are today. Now it is also time for us to reach out and give something back. Time to show our appre¬ ciation and prove our worthi¬ ness. Time to make a difference as the many people we have en¬ countered during these four years have done for us. The song, We are the World” was chosen as our class song be¬ cause of its message. As God has shown us that someone cares ”by turning stone to bread, so we all must lend a helping hand.” The Class of ' 85 is ready to put something good into this world. We will initiate a change towards better days and brighter futures. Ending one stage in our lives, we begin an¬ other by carrying with us all that we have learned and by us¬ ing all we have been gifted with to the best of our abilities. We are the world - it’s an awesome responsibility and challenge. But we can make the choice because you have been the world for us. Thank You. Mother Mary Landeline Sr. Constance Marie Academy President Principal Mrs. D. Allen Mr. S. Anderson Sr. Mary Angelica Spanish Band Secretary Mr, N, DeWitt Computer Science Mrs. J. Demers Nurse Mrs, E. DeSimone Social Studies Sr, Barbara Jean Art Sr, Mary Bernadette Science Mrs, K, Bradley Religion Sr. Mary Doloria English Mr. A. Garcia Mathematics Sr. Joan D’Arc Librarian Sr. Marie Jo Ann English Mrs. P. Laughlan Physical Education z Mrs. K. Michael French 10 Sr. Patricia Marie Secretarial Aide Sr. Mary Paulinette Testing Center Coordinator Mrs. G. Saw telle Mathematics If you’re convinced that lessons are appealing And do your best to help each student learn, If you can give and give and keep on feeling that their success rewards you in return, If you believe there is no greater pleasure than doing just exactly what you do, Then you’re a student’s greatest life-long treasure-A teacher who is special through and through. Sr. Sophia Wanda Guidance Music Mrs. G. Wolf Librarian 11 II 3 Good to the last dropl Hey Sister, can you get the ball out of the rafters? What is your excuse this time, Melissa? Smile for the camera That’s not bad-for the fourth try! 12 Don’t worry Brenda, it won’t bite you. Oh my goodness! My dear girls, good morning! Mrs. Allen, I never said I liked Trivia I wonder where they put that bow? Now just one more minute 13 A good friend ummcLAssnim for til C 1 ' Tammy Abdalla Andrea Beaudin Heidi Behrendt Melissa Bergmann Emily Christian Jennifer Daigle Cindy Desloge Angela Egan Jannette Fontaine Pamela Gallerani Ellen Healey Kim Klein Amy McConnell Maureen McMahon Kathleen Mahoney Brenda Manzano Kim Mike Emily Milavsky Anne Mosher Sarah Mulready 16 Stacey O’Palick Deborah Rose Suzanne Smilowicz Monica Smith Cari Turek Zke Class Of Nineteen Mundred And Sigkty-Sigkt Colleen Bell Kimberly Breton Elizabeth Clarkin Suzette Davignon Adele DeCaro Cara DellaGiustina Cathy Ellis Heidi Green Carey Ann Guadagnino Petrina Hahn Kelly Johnson Laura Lasher Erin Mackie Kimberly Maturo Jodi Padden Tamara Patkus Zke Class Of Nineteen Mundred And Sigkty-Seven 18 Carolyn Prentice Tracy Roberts Tracey Secondo Michelle Turek Elaine Hamel Christine Anderson Elizabeth Arico Theresa Bachiochi Pamela Bell Rosetta Bergamini Beth Bonin Melissa Colson Gretchen Conniff Kathleen Creswell Nancy Geery Bridget Hynes Aimee Jagoda Amy Johnson Anne Johnson Stacey Kasperzak Stefanie Kuelkens Zke Class Of Nineteen Hundred And Sigkty-S ' uc 20 Nancy Lewis Lisa Licitra Michelle Lizotte Michele Lussier Alma Manzano Melissa Mastroianni Amy-Beth Morhardt Kimberly Russo Kathleen Smith Deborah Turek Donna White Angela Wolf I OUR LADY of the ANGELS ACADEMY i •‘V’M s ’ Uh oh. we’ve been spotted! Smile! Say summer? e r Short?! We just love OLA! Can’t I get any privacy? Freeze Angie! Put that camera down! Locker check? TODAY! Angel ' ican 1985 Staff: A. Giannelli, A. Wolf, P. Egan, M. Mastroianni, K. Miodonka, M. Daigle, L. Donovan, B. Rossano, D. McConnell, S. Barberi. Missing: G. Conniff, E. Dumeny, J. Longtin, A. Morhardt, J. Orcinoli, Tracy Roberts. Advisor: Sr. M. JoAnn The Angelite Editors: L. Lasher, E. Clarkin. Staff: K. Johnson, M. Turek, C. Davignon, S. Barberi, J. Orcinoli, H. Behrendt, K. Ma- turo, E. Mackie, A. Beaudin, E. Milavsky, S. O’Palick, S. Smilowicz, A. Wolf, M. Li- zotte, K. Mike, E. Hamel. Missing: K. Green, H. Green, M. Colson. Advisor: Sr . M. JoAnn Members: A. Johnson, K. Mike, A. Egan, A. Giannelli, P. Egan, D. Roberts, L. Licitra, K. Green, M. Bergmann, C. Desloge, S. Mulready, J. Fontaine, Missing: E. Jaworowski, J. Quagliaroli. Instructor: Sr. Sophia Wanda Chorus 27 Members: L. Lasher, M. Colson, J. Daigle, B. Manzano, S. Barberi, K. Mahoney, P. Egan, A. Manzano, A. Wolf, J. Fontaine, E. Clarkin, K. Johnson, T, Roberts, Officers: E. Dumeny, M. Daigle, M. Mastroianni. Moderator: Mrs. E. DeSimone Student Council Members: S. Kasperzak, A. Manazano, K. Green, N. Geery, S. Butler. Moderator: Mrs. E. DeSimone 28 Model U.N. Arts Festival Committee Members: C. Davignon, A. Manzano, A. Wolf, L. Lasher, E. Hamel, K. Maturo, C. Prentice, T. Patkus, E. Mackie, N. Geery Coordinator: Sr. Barbara Jean Softball Members: S. Smilowicz, L. Lasher, C. Pren¬ tice, L. Medeiros, A. Mosher, E. Hamel, D. Rose, S. O’Palick, K. Russo, K. Maturo, E. Mackie, J. Fontaine. Coaches: Miss H. Brodtman, Miss C. Jaworowski. i CAmJt 5 Remember ... The DANCE, Spitballs, with GDS, Balloons in PM, coo down, NCB classes, wwaAH”, Mrs. D’s Cl classes, Bob’s truck, Wendy’s closers’, Caldor, Denis and Char-lee (the bestest puppies in the world), Lady (Doosers). GET BUSY, I don’t see any writing on the walls. Do you? next thing we knew we were facing the other direction. COL¬ LEGE FAIRS. Foto glass every¬ where, Food fights, Pick-n-eat, DNIB, WAFS! GFAD, SV, using a chair as a moving vehicle, ’75 MUSTANG. ’81 RABBIT, Hey there’s St. Francis, Brainard Park, Our little sisters-Erwin and Cathy, Carey-Ann and Colleen, Tracy, Stephen, Elise, Sandy, and Kelly, Rosetta, Pam, Melissa, and Jennifer D., J.L. and SNY, We’ll never forget our houses in Eur¬ ope, Calif., and Vermont, Thanks for the special memories. We’ll never forget them or you. John, I LOVE YOU, We love you, Moms and Dads. Love Dawn Kathy Kelly I wish I could fit all of the memories I’ve shared with my two very best friends Dawn S Kath; but as you can see my space is too small to fit four years of fun. Just look at their page 99% of those things happened to the three of us. I’ll always remember you guys. Thanks for keeping me from getting lonely, especially in the dark room. Ily. I could squeeze you to bits! Mom S Dad, thanks for your love and support and (tuition) you don’t know how much I appreciate it. Hey, David, ILY. You Sssavage, don’t be stupid. Jen, be good! Please, and my L.S. Trace, you too. They helped me take a shower with my clothes on opened up the B.R. door on me . . . What a bunch of great friends. Love ya . . . A.M., C.S., K.A., K.C., N.G., K.J., L.A., M.C., S.S., S.W. I’ll never forget AP and the lake, Godsquad ’84, P’nut Butter, M M’s Do it. Do it, Diet Coke, Theo, Sunstroke the BooB, The Wrestler, Chaser the library, milk. Yogi Bear, hop the fence, It’s the Volume, Chester’s Chicken Salad, I.E. Blind Dates, Model UN, Sheila 1 cuz. Thanks for all the great times Elise, Sandy, Kathy, Mary, Dawn and the whole Class of ' 85. To the greatest family in the world, I love ya. Sandy § Elise Audi 5000S CRASH” (2) Bonnie Tyler! Perelli, Junior Prom?! 1-13-84 TELEPHONE POLES!! Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate” Oh My! I got my pearl ring-from Bruce- 12-24-84” Wendys with Kathy! - 4th period Good Luck, Kim, I Love You! Go F_ A DUCK! DNIB Interesting Cl Classes” New Years Eve 1983-84” Oh Chit Kathy - We’re Cooked!! Weekends at Bryant” Let’s Go To The Beach” will never go out on a blind date again with you Kelly!! C heap Slutty Date” Robert, the Lifeguard at Misquamicut! The Frat Party with Michael!” Riverside! Thanks Guys” Kristen S. my bestest buddy!! Mrs. D. Thanks I Love You! Bodyworks” Mom, Do you think that I could have a hug? I need one real bad. Love, Sandra Lynn Bike. Barnpainting ’84-what an experience! Chester’s The Weekend at WNECi Leave him alone Elise — HE’S MINE!” Allison Zucchini lives forever!! May, 1990-Someday . . . The College of the HOLYCROSS, My Chicago” weekend, The Beach 8 I6 84-A4K RING!!! Cl w Mrs. D. WWAAH!” P.B. Eddie!” Peanut M M’s and Diet Coke. FOODFIGHTS!! Photo- The big ”D”! SMB, always a special friend; That’s the volume!! Stop it I love it.” The Little Man, Kate, Sandy, Kelly, Kahty, Mary, Dawn — I thank you my special friends for all the good times. D.G.E.-Seniors ' 85 Jon- I Love You! . . . (meaningful me too!:”) phonebills, Colleen, Carey, Melissa. How’s your little boyfriend?” Rosetta, Alma, Brenda, Karky and last but not least my bestest friend Michelle! Thanks Mom § Dad! Love ya Bye! Elise 35 Wild S crazy girl, Stubborn Leo, Rocky, My clam bakes, Fireworks, Gooned, Biff, WEI, Rogerr, OTR, Top¬ less, McDonalds, Soccer Party, The Rocks, Suzy’s Wendy’s phone calls, April I - centerfolds. This is it? Are you Leaving? A dozen roses- we deserve them! Tinkle Tassel, APB, S S, D.G., S.R., L.C., A.S., D.R., A.K., my little sisters and all my friends. Thanks for helping me get through the years. Goodtimes w A.B., J.O., S.B., J.Q., K.M., G.C. Carol Gene Mom’s vaca¬ tions 3 muskateers flying low for a plane UMASS psycho picker tv din¬ ners I’m gooned no top in a bar What kind of a day are you having? Go re¬ produce yourself Would you ever? MAC’S Don’t even Brainard Park Would you be my friend if? Yes, Mrs. B., I’m a princess Are you Rocked? De-tentions Florida ACC my bunny zz-top tardy, much? toyota drink, much? Mary’s moon CRASFI Drink, fall into plastic plant, and knock a crip¬ ple over roof Do you have any friends? Ziggy LEGO’S get that leaf, Gretchen The BUG Are you pos¬ sessed? Just sooo sexy Taylor Char¬ lie Brown 5 Jennifer Krissy Jennifer S Angela Many mind-blowing, rushy hap¬ penings, experienced through the years, have helped the days trip away. What a long strange trip it’s been. Certain pastimes such as keg- gers, Katie’s Cafe, Mac’s, THE BIG CHEESE, making muffins £ donuts, working off detentions, being spent toasted working at 4 a.m., R.R. Inn, BONE-CRUISES, TOKING, spending alot of wild times with the people who helped us through the good the bad, WE LUV YA, (Jen 1, Sanbar, Melissa C., K.M., J.Q., Elaine D. PVT. Bruce A Vendetta.) Bernadette Butterflies, Washington isn’t that far, Ellen and Ruth, Beth, Laura, Lauren, Patrice, Anna, Corey, I just like to smile, CU at BC, Friday Nights, EXCEL, Ronni, G-A-T-T-O, TLS, DB. RS, BD. JRR, AR, CR, SC. NC. DD, DF. JC, JG, The Back Room, Binders, Thin Thighs in 30 Days, S S, Yes, I have FOUR YOUNGER BROTHERS. IT, Alex, Her Highness, Heart- breaker, Gone With The Wind, The Green Bomber, The Prom, GH, DOOL, Abdow’s, Salad Bar, Memorial Day, Sombrer- oes, CE Picnics, Pearls, Lace and Roses, Blue Eyes, I love you Mom and Dad. Lauren I luv Gone With the Wind, Ocean City. Trivial Pursuit sunsets, Diane and Scott’s wedding ... I culd dance all nite ... Let the music play, Truly ... July II, 1984 it’s a girl! Krista ... the cutest niece in the world. Hi MomMom! (She calls me CheChe”) N.Y. 5th Avenue ASBand, b.b. games, T.n.m.’s Takin’ care of busi¬ ness, D.C. Vermont, weddings The Gathering, Benihana, breakfast bar. My little birds. Yes, I have SEVEN of them! What can I say? I love birds! concerts. It’s not fair!” May 3, 1984. Thanks Ma and Dad. Patrice Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie ... The Red Sox and Dwight Evans . . . Sean Kimberly, Jeanna Kathryn. Anne Greg ... WMPE ... Yeah! ... Princess Di and Lady Sara, Anna, Sheilah, Elaine . .. As Schools Match Wits” ... Really Angela, humungous?” Volleyball - Snausages . .. Hot Diggity. You BUG! ... I love Guiding Light! ... Bernadette and cold pizza, concerts, slumber parties ... Steiger’s ... Marla ... BU. BC. MU, SRC ... Eggplant ... Purple ... Irish dances ... Montreal, New York trip ... See ya! Did you see Guiding Light? Lionel Richie ... Madonna Thank you, Elaine, the Bee, Re¬ member the Alamo! Chuck, Wither, and Ompity. Bern baby, burn. 8 naughts are naught. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 64? no, it’s 64? Granoli ... Hold the cream ... Pastichaut! V ' jri jfjJ XjRwJ Diana 10 20 84 ... Hey chica ... Micidee ... Butch ... You want it when? ... Holmes and Watson . . . Tony £ Don ... I didn’t do it Summer of ’84 ... The Reading List . .. Hall Oates ... Not bad for a bunch of girls ... GH ... Extra innings, extra innings . . Hoff ... Material Girl ... Rags ... Patrice ... Anna ... Sheilah .. . Elaine ... Good Luck . .. 40 and Sheilah Time to make the donuts . . . Shut up Sean . . . Slumber Parties . . . Trivial Pursuit . .. Culture Club Concert ... Fall off any chairs lately? .. Bring a lunch Elaine? . . . Sheilah can I borrow 30 cents? . . . No, no Mr. Garcia here, let me show you . . . JoAnn ' s Nuthouse . . . Spirits in the material world .. . West Side Story ... Camp Shriver ... JMH junior volunteers . . . Diet coke ... I gotta see my kids again . . . Rock, sissors, paper ... Hot diggity dog son of a gun ... Let me push just one button . . . Has anyone seen Elaine? ... Be home early . . . What’s early? ... Francis Michael Ouimet .. . These people are weird! The Guiding Light . . . That’s the Breaks! Insuffer¬ able Drop Dead ... U of H Dave Corey . .. Three Times A Lady I love you Mom Dad ... Bad Girls Sheena Easton . . . Madon¬ na .. . Get Into the Groove ... You’re right Mom ... proms. PROMS! Bernadette . . . We must be mature . . . CAD ... Laurence ”85” It’s time to be free ... Corey-Arm Seniors enjoy a lunchtime laugh. Doesn’t this flower smell good?” Let us out ... Pleasel (Twenty)-one singular sensations. Kathy, don’t let me fall! 43 Community Day - First Mass Tradition is very important at Our Lady of the Angels Academy. It sets the basis upon which friends are made and community is built. The first of these traditions. First Mass and Community Day, served to unite the entire school community. At First Mass, the seniors, dressed in their blue gradu¬ ation robes, carried candles which symbolized that they were to be the light” of the school. Community day offered recreation and socialization as ways to strengthen old friendships and establish new ones. Various activities, including a school-wide duck-duck-goose and wheelbarrow races, filled the afternoon and, under the direction of Mr. Denis Ouellet, seemed to be enjoyed by everyone present. Top right: Mr. Denis Ouellet announces plans for the next activity. Center: Students take a seat as they form a human circle. Bottom left: Seniors present candles- the symbols of light at First Mass. Bottom right: Fr. G. Knapp ex¬ plains the significance of the offerings of water and wine before the consecration. Frosh Day The seniors treated the freshmen to Frosh Day on September 2 $. Kris¬ ten Miodonka opened the program by announcing that the freshmen would provide the afternoon’s en¬ tertainment. Consequently, each freshie was called to the stage to participate in some fun, including special versions of musical chairs, bobbing for apples, aerobics and a dress-up relay. New faculty mem¬ bers also had to do their part to become official members of the OLA community. Top left: New faculty members, Mrs. K. Michael. Mrs. G. Wolf, Sr. Barbara Jean, and Mr. J. DeFilippo give their rendition of Row your boat” as part of initiation. Top right: Freshmen Sarah Mulready. Heidi Behrendt. Stacey O ' Pallick, and Angela Egan perform aerobic exercises directed by seniors. Center left: Seniors look on as Pamela Gallerani, Brenda Manzano, and Kim Klein imitate animals from Old McDonald ' s farm. Center right: New student Mrs. DeSimone, social studies teacher, explains the importance of coming to school in full uniform. Bottom: Initiation for some freshmen entailed a surprise pie in the face. 47 St. Francis Day Mother Daughter Tea This year OLA celebrated St. Francis Day, October 4, with Suzanne Belote and Brayton Shanley both members of AGAPE, the Center for the Study and Practice of Non-violence, Boston, MA. During the two hour presentation, the academy community viewed the slide exploration of Christian Non-violence for the Contemporary World: A Mod¬ ern Vision of Flope.” Another October activity was the Mother Daughter Tea on Sunday the 14th. The tea is an opportunity for new mothers and their daughters to meet the academy community. Top left: Brayton Shanely of the AGAPE Community answers students’ questions. Top right: Suzanne Belote of AGAPE conducts a presentation on the non-violence ministry. Left center: Mrs. Joseph Miodonka, senior class president Kristen Miodonka. and vice- president Lauren Donovan get ready to serve their guests at the annual Mother-Daughter Tea. Right center: Mary and Jennifer Daigle perform a piano duet at the Mother-Daughter Tea. Bottom: Sophomore class president Colleen Bell and vice-president Cari-Ann Guadagnino prepare to serve tea and coffee at the Mother-Daughter Tea. Our Lady of the Angels Academy Library Dedication Outside in the sunshine, on an Indian summer afternoon, the OLA commu¬ nity began the dedication services of its new library with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Marcel St. Sauveur, president of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, did the honors. The mansion which houses the library was built in 1832 by Orrin Thompson who was born in Suffield. Top: OLA community gathers outside the li¬ brary as Fr. George blesses the entrance dur¬ ing the library dedication. Insert: Mother Mary Landeline, academy president: Sr. Con¬ stance Marie, principal: Mr. St. Sauver, presi¬ dent of the North Central Chamber of Com¬ merce: and Fr. George Couturier, Religion teacher at South Catholic High School, pause after the ribbon cutting ceremony before en¬ tering the library for the official blessing. Center Right: Fr. George places the crucifix on the wall of the library during the dedica¬ tion ceremonies. Bottom Left: OLA chorus sings inside the library foyer at the dedica¬ tion ceremonies. Halloween Party Spooks, princesses, witches, and cowboys among other trick or treaters enjoyed the annual senior Hal¬ loween Party in the gym on October 31. Homecoming Weekend Our Lady of the Angels Alumnae Association host¬ ed its first All Years Re¬ union,” which culminated OLA’s 40th anniversary on November 3-4. The celebra¬ tion opened Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the Willow Glen in East Longmeadow, MA. Later in the evening, alum¬ nae were able to reminisce with music from the 60’s and early 70’s. On Sunday, Fr. Max Pauli, celebrated the Alumnae Mass at ILOO a.m. in the chapel. Top Right: Seniors Lauren Donovan (in witch mask) and Bernadette Rossano (as bride) pose with the costume-contest winners at the Senior Halloween Party. Left Center: Sr. Bernadette greets Mary Cresetto (Mar¬ tin) ’73 at breakfast after the Alumnae Mass. Bottom: Sr. Angelica re¬ ceives a bible from Sr. Constance in the name of the entire OLA Acade¬ my Community to mark her 25th anniversary of service to OLA. Bottom Right: Mrs. Felix Giannelli (center), an OLA alumna, and her two daugh¬ ters Cecilia ' 76 and Anna ’85 present offertory gifts to Fr. Max Pauli C.SS.R. 50 Sr. Constance gives Pamela Bell her class ring at Ring Day Ceremonies. Ring Day The traditional Ring Day Ceremony took place on November 17 in the chapel. Fr. George Couturier, spiritual life coor¬ dinator at South Catholic High School was the celebrant and homilist. Before Mass began, the juniors received roses from their little sisters.” Colors for Ring Day this year were pink and white. Juniors Rosetta Bergamini, Lisa Licitra, and Debbie Turek bring up offertory gifts to Fr. George. Mrs. E. DeSimone fastens a friendship pin to senior Kathy Sznajder’s coat during the seniors ' Thanksgiving Mass. Thanksgiving Mass The focus of this year’s Thanks¬ giving celebrations centered on the academy community. Earlier in the week, the seniors planned a recon¬ ciliation service during which the academy community wrote down the things they would do for those with whom they didn’t get along on pa per doves and burned these as a symbolic offering. To further the theme of being thankful for one another, the sen¬ iors distributed friendship pins dur¬ ing the annual Thanksgiving Mass. 51 Cast of Characters Charlie Brown .Kim Maturo Snoopy .Erin Mackie Linus .Kelly Johnson Lucy .Elaine Hamel Frieda .Laura Lasher Sally .Liz Clarkin Pig Pen .Suzette Davignon Schroeder .Michelle Turek Violet .Kim Breton Peppermint Patty .Tammy Patkus Shermy .Carolyn Prentice A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Charles Schultz was produced by the Class of 1987 un¬ der the direction of Mrs. Dolores Allen. Christmas Celebration Man’s best friend. Charlie Brown, Kim Maturo, and Snoopy, Erin Mackie, take a break. Below: Lucy, Elaine Hamel, tells Charlie Brown to do something right for once in his life — go get a real Christmas tree. Seniors Mary Daigle, Lauren Donovan, Patrice Egan, Lisa Medeiros, Dawn Roberts, Bernadette Rossano, and Kathy Sznajder and freshman Jennifer Daigle were among the 100,COO supporters of pro-life in Washington, D.C. on January 22 . The annual March of Life has been held each year to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion in the U.S. and to work for a constitutional amendment which would reverse the 1973 decision and make abortion illegal. This year President Reagan addressed the marchers by a P.A. system and encouraged their attempt to secure an amendment. Model UN The proposal survived, was on the floor and awaited a final vote. The scene was not New York but the Model UN at the University of Hartford on February I and 2 . Pamela Bell and Theresa Bachiochi, OLA’s delegates representing Argentina, wrote the proposal which reached the General Assembly. Other OLA delegates included Rosetta Bergamini, Sandra But¬ ler, Nancy Geery, Kelly Green, Corey-Ann Davignon, Elise Dumeny, Amy Johnson, Stacey Kasperzak, Alma Manzano, and Kristen Miodonka. Students began prep¬ aration in October, and in November they traveled to New York to meet with the actual delegates of Argentina. Catholic Schools’ Week is not only a celebration, it is also a challenge. It is a challenge to reach out for more, for even better and newer ways of doing things, of getting hold of the world and of becoming more liberated in the authentic sense of the word,” said Sr. Constance, principal, as she described the events that marked this year’s Catholic Schools Week celebration February 3-9. The theme for Catholic Schools Week was Catholic Schools: Sharing the Vision-Teaching Val¬ ues.” Representative William A. Kiner kicked off the fes¬ tivities by presenting Sr. Constance and faculty mem¬ bers an official citation from the Connecticut General Assembly proclaiming Catholic Schools Week. The cita¬ tion recognizes OLA for its commitment to pursuing high and noble goals, visions, and values.” On Tuesday the Student Council sponsored Teacher Appreciation Day. Each faculty member was presented with a single silk rose and invited to a luncheon pre¬ pared by members of the student Council in the assem¬ bly room. The weeks activities concluded with Students day on Friday. Center: Father Gerry Knapp speaks of OLA’s special identity as a Catholic school that shares its vision and teaches values.” Bottom left: Representative William A. Kiner (D) presents Sr. Constance and faculty members with a citation proclaiming Catholic Schools Week. Bottom right: Seniors Corey-Ann Davignon, Lauren Donovan, Patrice Egan, and Anna Giannelli match wits in Trivial Pursuit. Far right: Gretchen Conniff ’86 (center) jumps for a volley during the CSW game. On Thursday, May 2 , the Sopho¬ more class observed Arbor Day with the planting of a Weeping Crab Apple” tree. Class officers led the ceremony. Fr. Gerard Knapp blessed the tree and prayed that by its presence and growth it would praise its Creator. The seniors also participated in the Arbor Day. As the tree they planted two years ago did not sur¬ vive, the seniors decided to replant an Upright Crab Apple” tree next to their little sisters’. Arbor Day Top: Laura Lasher covers the soph¬ omores’ time capsule. Center: Sophomores gather around their tree. Bottom left: Colleen Bell, president, welcomes everyone. Bottom right: Diana McConnell helps plant the seniors’ tree. 19 th Annual Arts Festival The 1985 Arts Festival, sponsored by the En¬ field Woman’s Club, was held at the Town Green. Each year students perform and exhibit their work. The festival, held on May 4th, in¬ volves students at OLA, Fermi, and Enfield High. Top: Members of the OLA Ensemble perform at the town gazebo under the direction of Mr. S. Anderson. Top right: Sr. Barbara Jean and Mr. Mackie secure OLA paintings. Left: Parents enjoy the spring weather and the exhibits on the Town Green. May Crowning Top: Ellen Healey places a crown of silk flowers on the statue of Mary. Bottom: Monica Smith reads her portion of the Scriptural Rosary as Pamela Gallerani and Katie Mahoney wait their turn. Top far right: Freshmen form a living rosary in the main aisle. Center far right: Suzanne Smilowicz, Kim Mike. Jennifer Daigle, and Emily Christian form the first part of the rosary. Bot¬ tom far right: Members of te court wait as Fr. Knapp blesses the wreath of flowers. 58 May is Mary’s month. Traditionally, OLA celebrates with the coronation ceremonies. This year the services took place in the chapel. Ellen Healey crowned the statue of the Blessed Mother. Members of her court included Jennifer Daigle, Brenda Manzano, Jannette Fontaine, Cari Turek, and Tammy Abdalla. Fr. Gerard Knapp, C.SS.R. presided over the services. After the crowning, the freshmen led all those present in the reci¬ tation of the Scriptural Rosary. As each freshman finished her prayers she took her place in a living rosary which was formed in the main aisle. When the rosary concluded the girls put the flowers they were holding into vases which were left as an offering on the altar. Career Day Shadowing Day May could have been called Career Month at OLA. On the 3rd, the Student Council hosted area professionals to come in to speak to the students about their careers and related concerns such as job opportunities and training. Later in the month, the Enfield Ro¬ tary Club sponsored a new program whereby students of the three high schools spent the day with town professionals to get hands-on exper¬ ience. This Shadowing Day” involved careers as legal secretaries, vets, phar¬ macists, doctors, and even stewardes- sess. Top: Speakers at Career Day enjoy coffee and conversation in the library. Center: Kathy Sznajdr meets with secretaries at Attorney John Adam ' s office. Above: Kelly Johnson and Michelle Turel get information at the Enfield Pharmacy. 60 The Junior class gave Field Day new perspective this year. After the usual lunch of grilled hot-dogs, hamburgers, chips, soda and des¬ sert, juniors invited the rest of the academy community to join them at a game of Bingo. The afternoon’s activity was planned as an out¬ reach” or service to the sick and elderly sisters at Holy Family Infir¬ mary and Our Lady of the Angels Provincial House. Sr. Constance, principal, was kept busy as she handed out prizes to teams com¬ posed of students and sisters. Field Day $ Top: Sr. Mary Apollinaris and Tracy Roberts get a prize from Sr. Constance. Left: Chris Anderson finds a partner, Sr. Mary lldephonse. Above: Colleen Bell and Sr. Mary Casilda concentrate on just one more number. m0 Last Mass m Alumnae Brunch Before their final departure, seniors partici¬ pated in two traditional activities, Last Mass and the Alumnae Brunch. Last Mass signifies friendship, wishes and ultimately farewells. Celebrating the solemnity of the Ascension, Jesus’ own farewell to his apostles and mother, the academy community wished the seniors blessings and promised to keep them alive in academy memories. In turn, the seniors gave each one present a symbol of remembrance, a button with the theme of the Mass, I will nev¬ er forget you”-the Class of ’85. As an initiation into the association the alumnae host a brunch for the seniors before graduation. Marie Ravenola, president, wel¬ comed each senior and asked for her contin¬ ued support and involvement in OLA’s activi¬ ties and future. Top far left: Fr. G. Knapp cele¬ brates Last Mass. Left: Corey- Ann Davignon pins a button to Kathy Smith’s sweater as a sign of friendship and remem¬ brance. Bottom far left: Elise Dumeny and Bernadette Ros- sano bring offertory gifts to the altar. Elise carries a poster depicting the theme of the Mass, I will never forget you. 63 hhmMM SEN30 ns The Class Of Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five Sandra Anne Barberi The light of knowledge burns with the intensity of one’s own perse- verence. Original Angela K. Bergamini A free spirit needs a large domain in which to wander. 66 Sandra Cyan Mutter Corey-A uu Davignon The only rose without a thorn is friendship. Wherever the stars shine, that’s where you’ll find me. Mary Margaret Daigle JCauren Anne Donovan Those who dare to dream, dare to do. Nothing is so strong as gentleness-, nothing so gentle as real strength. Francis de Sales 67 Freshman year held many anxi¬ eties: will I like OLA; will anyone like me 5 what if I get lostl However, our fears didn’t last very long. On Frosh Day, wearing the latest in one-size fits all” garbage bags, a hat, a mis¬ matched pair of socks and sneak¬ ers, we braved our way to school. Once there, we survived a taste test” and the other tortures” which the seniors masterminded. Most importantly, we came to know the classmates who would be our friends for the next four years. One month later we celebrated Adoption Day. You’ve Got a Friend” our big sisters told us. We realized how close we could become when they graduated only two years later. January gave us our first chance to become active participants in OLA’s traditions. As the Class of ’83 received school rings we were there to hand our big sisters roses, tokens of the caring and friendship we shared. Our privilege to host the corona¬ tion ceremonies came in May and was our final official function as freshmen. We’ve come a long way, baby! Anna Giannelli brace themselves for the tor- Diana McConnell and Lauren Donovan share food, fun, and sun on their big sisters ' Field Day. ture and fun of Frosh Day. 68 The Coronation was celebrated in May with Bernadette Rossano crowning the statue of Mary. Sandra Barberi. Patrice Egan, and Jill Quagliaroli entertain their big sisters on Ring Day. 69 1981 Freshman Year 1982 Anna Qiaimelli It is better to be small and shine than to be tall and cast a shadow. Unknown. Slise Dumeny To be all that you can be, you must dream of being more. Patrice A. Egan And I- I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the dif¬ ference. R. frost A : : 1 £ She Halt Gibbs I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. Henry David Thoreau 70 Catherine Mary Green May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. An Irish Blessing lJennifer J. Coiujtin To be what we are. to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end to life. Spinoza Elaine A. flaworowski All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. Edgar Allan Poe Diana McConnell Real elation is when you feel you could touch a star without standing on tip toe. Larson 71 1982 Sophomore Year 1983 € r Santa and her” elves distribute gifts to faculty and students at the Christmas celebration. Kristen Miodonka and Jennifer Longtin star in the sophomore Christmas play. 72 Halloween was a time for pumpkins and dressing up. 73 Sophomore year began with ex¬ citement as we now could watch new freshmen be initiated and adopted. At Christmas we had the opportu¬ nity to prove what stage veterans we had become as we produced The Christmas Star,” written for us by Laura Guiliano ’82. Santa, with the help of her elves, distributed gifts from the class to faculty and students. Our next project came in April when we planted three dogwood trees on Arbor Day. The time cap¬ sule we planted contained memora¬ bilia of the ’82-’83 school year and clippings of national and world events. We did not waste any time in the coming months. The Spaghetti Sup¬ per, our major fund raiser, boosted our treasury. On Class Night, saying goodye to our big sisters, we realized that re¬ ceiving the daisy chain was only a year away. Come on, Elise . . . jelly beans? Kristen Miodonka and Gayle Landry participate in the planting of the dogwood tree on Arbor Day. JCisa Medeiros Say you can . . . and you will. {Jennifer M- Orcinoli Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. Shakespeare Kristen Z. Miodonka Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. ff illdean Quagliaroli Look no further than inside your¬ self, and you will achieve a whole you. 74 Dawn Marie Roberts A friend is someone who believes in you and accepts you just the way you are. Kathy Sznajder Friendships are fragile things, and require as much care as any other fragile and precious thing. Bernadette A- Rossano Love is like a butterfly, it goes wherever it pleases, and pleases wherever it goes. 75 1983 Junior Year 1984 Anna Giannelli, Elise Dumeny, and Sandra Butler carry the daisy chain out of the auditorium. The Junior class gets together to let their little sisters know how special they are by singing Please Believe Me.” 76 Mary Daigle. Kathy Sznajder and Kristen Miodonka tend the coals for the barbecue on Field Day. As juniors we hosted the Faculty Feud. Junior year brought challenges, expectations, new responsibilities, and traditions. Our time was filled with preparation for SATS, college fairs and representatives, and fu¬ ture plans. During the Emmy Awards and Let’s Make a Deal skits on Adoption Day, we got our own little sisters and experienced the special joy and responsibility of being a big sis.” On December 3, 1983, we re¬ ceived our class rings. Dressed in gray and pink, we entered the chap¬ el to attend the Mass celebrated by Fr. George Couturier. It was now our turn to receive pink roses from little sisters and to share in a tradi¬ tion which brings all alumnae to¬ gether in a friendship which is sym¬ bolized by a circle of gold.” At Class Night one thought filled our minds as we lifted our hands to receive the daisy chain . . . Septem¬ ber we would return as seniors. After receiving their rings and singing Our Time Will Come,” the juniors leave the sanctuary. 77 1984 Senior Year 1985 I know what I have here safety and love and friends forever. I know what I have here but there’s more ... I am all that you say restless and young and feeling freedom. I am all that you say but there’s more . .. Got this dream inside me, and it knows no boundary-, maybe it’s too big to satisfy. But I know now the time has come to try. There are rivers to cross trails to be traveled down; come and share them with me at my side. There’s so much to behold, visions and sounds to stun our senses. Come and share them with me at my side. Got this dream inside me .. . Senior Class Officers: President - Kristen Miodonka; Vice-president - Lauren Donovan; Secre¬ tary - Bernadette Rossano; and Treasurer - Jennifer Orcinoli. 79 To you we give this flower, a fragile thing, a symbol of all we found good here — friendship, fellowship, trust. Preserve it, cherish it. You have given us a challenge — to make ourselves better people-, to make our school a better place. We accept and pledge ourselves to guard this symbol of our unity-, the chain will not be broken. Top left: Elaine Jaworowski leads graduates during Class Night exer¬ cises. Top right: Salutatorian Patrice Egan delivers speech welcoming parents, faculty, and friends to Class Night ' 85. Bottom: Father Gerry Knapp, spiritual director at OLA. speaks to graduates during the invocation Top right: Ms. Ann P. Taft, Education Director in the Office of Urban Affairs and keynote speaker, offers enlightening words to the graduates. Center: The graduates look on as speaker addresses all present at Class Night ’85. Bottom left: Diana McConnell smiles after she receives a medal from Mrs. Judy Colson, President of OLA Guild. Bottom right: Principal Sister Constance announces the awards that Valedictorian Anna Giannelli has earned as a senior at OLA. 82 lop left: Seniors keep tradition by passing Daisy Chain to the new leaders of OLA. Top right: Junior Nancy Geery offers a gift of remembrance to exchange student Stephanie Kuelkens. Bottom: Graduates render their class song We Are The World” as Kristen Miodonka and Lauren Donovan, president and vice-president, release balloons and streamer stating We make a brighter day.” 83 June 9, 1985 Top left: Graduates listen as read¬ ing is shared with the entire con¬ gregation. Top right: Celebrant Rev. Peter A. Rosazza. Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Hart¬ ford, delivers homily during Graduation Mass. Center: Gradu¬ ates proceed to altar carrying of¬ fertory gifts. Bottom: Patrice Egan receives the chalice from Father Knapp at Communion. 85 Top left: Margaret Egan gets hug after receiving a rose from her daughter, Patrice. Center: Seniors extend roses to their parents as tokens of their love and apprecia¬ tion. Bottom left: Corey-Ann Davignon gives her father a Kiss of Peace during Graduation Mass. Right: Graduates exchange signs of peace and friendship as they prepare to receive their diplomas. ft Top (I to r).- Kristen Miodonka, Jennifer Orcinoli, Bernadette Rossano, and. Center (I to r) Anna Giannelli, Jennifer Longtin, and Patrice Egan receive diplomas from Principal Sister Constance. Bottom: The twenty-one graduates stand reflecting on words spoken by CoreyAnn Davignon. 87 Today is my momen benefactors: Mr. % Mrs. E.R. Barberi Barberi Real Estate Inc. Mr. § Mrs. William McConnell Phil ' s Auto Service Excel Technologies Inc. Accounting S Tax Services Mrs. Doreen D. Longtin 90 Patwnst Mr. Richard Jaworowski Video Review Society for Savings The Joseph A. Miodonka Family Mr. § Mrs. William Egan Mr. S Mrs. James Bell friends Charles S. Carillo Agency Inc. Vincent ' s Apparel Inc. Troiano Oil Company Elinskas Realty Mrs. Ann Basile Smoke n ' Leather Mr. £ Mrs. F. Rossano Mr. £ Mrs. G. Lussier Mrs. Elise F. Burns Ahrens, Fuller, St. John, Vincent Insurance Marek Jewelers Mr. £ Mrs. G. Mastroianni Contributors .• Mr. £ Mrs. S. Sznajder Michael Ryan Elizabeth Ballard Cecilia Giannelli Mr. £ Mrs. D. Gibbs Mr. £ Mrs. S. DiNicola Mr. £ Mrs. J. Basile Mr. Edward Giannelli 91 Sandra Barberi 200 Fairhill Lane Suffield, CT. 06078 Angela Bergamini 384 N. 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