Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1980 volume:

De F-W nin-S ka 19390 Rome (AP) The members of the yearbook staff have tried to compile a realistic representation of the times and the people at RFA. In the future years (5, 10, 20, and more) we hope your yearbook will bring back many memories and remind you of the “good ol’ days” because that’s the way it was, 1980 Rome Free Academy 500 Turin St. Rome, New York 13440 CHRONICLES OF RFA Volume 55 Eleven Dollar Copyright 1980 RFA DE-O-W AIN-STA RELEASES TABLE OF CONTENTS! In keeping with today’s reliance on the mass mé¢ dia, RFA presents a total coverage of the 1979-8 year. We give you now the Table of Contents whic is your key to our comprehensive report on the acé demic, athletic, and candid view of the beginnin of the new decade. SENIORS See page 4 FACULTY See page 52 SPORTS aon “ms 6 6See page 140 UNDERCLASSMEN See page 74 ACADEMICS See page 106 CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES See pac wae CLASSIFIED ADS See page 188 It was the Best of Times It was the Worst of Times ae It was the Age of Wisdom It was the Age of Foolishness It was the Epoch of Belief It was the Epoch of Incredulity a. wh It was the Spring of Hope SENIORS (Poem by Charles Dickens) It was the Winter of Despair “a Mary Adair Tammy Agans John Aiello Lisa Aiello Rick Aiello Daryl Alessi Tammy Anderson Gloria Andrewski Wiiive Dara Avantini Ben Baldanza Sheryl Badolato Laura Bambury Karen Barbato ak ; Randy Barber Johnita Barkauskas Audrey Barnard Laura Barone Ross Bartell Mark Bartlett Jas, | 4 y Brenda Bennett Lori Biondi Linsley Bolden Gina Bottini Mike Bartlett Ronald Bertrand Tracey Bird Richard Bottini Karen Bath Jon Biamonte Ed Blake Tom Boncella Lisa Bouley Donna Bickley Wendy Boyce David Beede Lauren Blasi Ben Bottini Glenn Boylston Susan Brinkman Scott Brown Kim Cadrette Randy Brooke Russell Brodock Ra = Chris Brundage Darlene Burke ay Teresa Caifa Russell Calabrese Joseph Calacara Rosa Cabral Lawrence Calandr., a Lisa Calicchia Saundra Carter Denise Cherry tll Richard Chrysler Liz Camacho Suzanne Campanaro Dean Carey Alfred Carletta John Cassese Tina Cavanaugh Audrey Chestnut Louis Cianfrocco Ronald Cieslewitz 1; Joseph Cantarano Mark Chmielewski Cathleen Cihocki Dee Dee Carr Sharon Christy Marc Cimo Nicholas Cimo Tammy Closinski by, Teresa Coluccio Lori Combs Tracy Coon David Cortese Diane Clark Vaughn Combs y 7. Pat Coughlin Vicki Croad Lynda Clark Debbie Collins Joann Consiglio lson Holly Croasdale Timothy Clark Teresa Colucci Russell Cook r De. James Crabb Craig Currier iabses: te “3 Julie Daniello Michelle Daniello Dawn Davidson a, ¢ Alan Davis Bob Davis Carol Decker Mary Delaney 7 Gerald Dennis Joel Diamond Francine DiCastro Lisa Dickinson i Tim Dillon Colleen Dolan Kelly Dollan Dale Dombrowski UA h Sheila Donohue Mary Donovan Stacy Duesler Shirley Dutcher Richelle Edick Lori Eggleston Harry Elvar Eric Ernest Karen Ernest Jeff Esposito id ial Jamie Ferarre Michelle Ferrari Pamela Fimmano Susan Fitch Vt William Fitzgerald William Fleck Andrea Flint Mary Fontana William Forbes 12 S, Lo . - A Anthony Fragapane Al Frasca Mark Frasca Chris Froio rh VES Kevin Furney Mary Fusco Mary Galanti Beth Garlinghouse Linda Gawehn Pamela Goetz Steve Good Tammy Gorman f| i re r Bonnie Graniere Laurie Graves Patrick Griffin Shawn Griffin Paul Grikstas Charlene Hart Susan Haynes Terry Grimm Joe Guiliano Ann Hedrington | Ann Grogan - Tom Gullo Andrew Hanshew Dwayne Hash Don Henderson Spero Haritatos Mary Haunfelner Kecia Henderson ' 4 Vicki Gualtieri oe SC an Joseph Gwara Melinda Harris Dana Havens Jane Hepworth v4 Cindy Hert Linda Hoehn Philip Hughes Mary Ellen Janes Amy Herter Elizabeth Hlusko rx il | Debbie Hojnacki Ann Holdbrook Tim Houser Roxanne Houtenbrink u Joy Hurley Chris Irvine Robert Janes Diane Jarrett Mary Hlusko Clay Hovey John Isbister Tim Jaynes AO L Mike Hluska i Steve Jackson K. Bridget Johnson 15 16 Robert Johnson Michael Jones Jeanette Kirkham Roxanne Johnson William Joyce :] i | Holly Kehoe WM Karen Kessler Randy Kistner Andrea Jones Y NL Heather Kahler VAL ¢ Celeste Keller Brenda Kindler Karen Knowles Linda Jones Michael Kahofer Brian Kelly A Bruce Kipfer Kathy Knudsen Lori Kaplan aN Kevin Kelly dl of on . 3 � : : rm) x David Kirk Mary Kopchik rie Joanne Korzenski Diane LaForest Kimberly Lamonica a | Karl Lauber � ‘ Jonathon Levick ’ Joseph Koziarz Patrick LaForge Tom Lane John Lauri Greg Lewis Becky Krakauer Martin Lanigan Leanna Lawter Scott Libby Karen Labouef Mary Lee Lagasse + he, _ Paul Lasalle Kyle Leffert 5% Edward Lim Michael Lacey | 7 Curtis Laird Eunice Leftridge Jill Lince 18 William Lince Kim Loson Anna Makkai Alphonso Manning Karen Lombino Suzanne Lovett John Lubeck Andy Magoon Don Malloni Richard Mansfield Sandy Mantelli Marybeth Loparco Deborah Ludlow John Mahoney George Marcellus Angela LoRusso William Lux Roy Maitland Susan Marcisofsky Bernard Marcoccia Scott Marineau Laura Marks - 4 Betty Marshall Todd Marshall Barb Martin . Paul Marullo Wi = Robert Matteson Denis J. Maynard Theresa Mazzacua Brian Mazzaferro Joseph McCarthy _— Ed McDermid Ramona McEwen Cathy McMinn Robin Mead wh 4 Peggy Marocchi Kathy McCormick � Kelli Megerell Robert Mezza James Mizgala Michele Mooney Dan Murphy Laura Merrick ' Albert Miller Marty Mondrick Randall Mortis Linda Muszynski Rebekah Merrick Carol Miller Dino Montalbano Don Muttillo i’ Sandy Meyer Darla Meyers Cindy Miller Carrie Milotte @a. Bill Moonan Nikki Montalbano Michael Mulkey Deborah Nagy Albert Nardslico Cindy Nasetka Michael Nicotera Debbie Otis Tracy Parker Stephen Pedde Carlese Nelson Larry Northrup Celeste Pasqualetti Michael Peling Rhonda Nelson Tom O'Brian Ann Pauba Carl Perugia Mary Ann Newman John O'Donnell Roger Panara Gary Paul Marijill Nicholson Colleen O'Neil Patricia Parker James Peterson = Debra Pohl Geralyn Pohorenec Cindy Powell Mark Premo Marianne Provenzano .] Mark Rabe Carmilla Ragle Janette Pietras Mary Lynn Polce Kirby Prince Linda Quail Martha Rahmer — Lori Pitoniak a Nick Polce Steve Pritchard Debra Quattrociocchi Brian Randle Barbara Plantz Christopher Powell Leslie Prossner Amy Quinn Eric Rasmussen Jacqueline Ray Rhonda Redmond Larry Reynolds Paula Rodrigues = Jackie Raymond ca Lesley Reynolds Terry Rodgers Tony Reali Norman Reeves Michael Rhoademer Alma Ringlehan Mark Rondinelli Mark Recchio Bernice Regan Phil Richard Eileen Rooney Richard Recchio Dale Retzlaff Tim Richardson JI Ken Robinson Holly Rossi Michelle Rossi Connie Russell Lonnie M. Russell Julie Ruster ¥ a Keily Sabia Joseph Sacco Anthony Salce Sharon Salisbury David Savak Gerald Savoy Jerilyn Scales = Mary A. Schallenberg Steve Schilling Tracey Schilling Michelle Schmidt yrs Lisa Schroeder Cindy Schultz Ruth Ann Schuster Joy L. Seigler Linda Sherry Martin Smith Charles Spindler hi re) Dennis Sexton = ala. —e im Jodi Sipley Carey Smith David K. Smith Michael Smith Richard Smith Donna Southard Kay Staudmyer Kelly Steagall Laurie Ann Smith Robert Spellicy ve Craig Stephen Sandra Swinney Rob Thies Ava Tosti Brian Swift ‘Vv Constance Stolo Greg Thompson Michele Totaro Jim Sweeney Karen St. Louis Karen Thompson Robin Trexler Mark Sutter Mark Sutherland Pie s a Debbie Stevens Richard Thielke Willie Timmons Scott Thompson Ken Trousdale David Troutman Clifton Turner Carol Tuthill Lisa Vanderbogart Tracey Vanderveer _——s Carrie Ventura Cathy Voelcker Brenda Vota Mark Webb James Webster Tary Vanderpool | ' me ee | ry Cheryl Ventrone . | Cathy Warcup Bruce Wegter Donna Urbanski Sandra VanMeter Lisa Vinci Lisa Welfel Kathy Valentine “= + % David Vienneau Mary Welker be y Rebecca Welker | Sharron Whooten f Jonathon Williams Ruth Wilson John York Sharon Wells Sherry Williams [ Wendy Wilson Norma Young ‘fi: a Bonnie Westcott Denise Weston Karen Wheadon = Ricky Wiley Danica Wilhelm John Wikera William Williams Lori Woods Laura Woodman David Woodward Chris Yozzo Robin Zigrino David Zmudosky Mark Capponi Velda Clark Steve Duffy Michael Dupont Nadine Durr Charles Salamonowicz Juanita Smith Salvatore Tuzzolino Other Graduating Seniors Paul Agoitia Jerry Antonnucci Chris Arena Brad Barber Daniel Berry Joseph Brockway Mark Brown Thomas Brown Alan Capps Suzanne Carletta Betty Carpenter Tim Carpenter David Champlin Anthony Cignarale Jeannine Coniglio Karen Colton James Crabb Carol Craig Liane D’Aiuto Daniel Davis Andy DeCarolis Todd Dematteo Harold Dukett Lawrence Fahey Greg Gemedschiew Steven Guglielmo Darrin Hatfield Brian Howard Peter Janzen Michael King Patricia Krumbach Barbara Lagasse Grace Lagasse Kevin Lagasse Daniel Lambert Ronald Lasalle Suzette Lavoie Edward Lewis Craig Loson Ricky Marcellus Doug Matt Jean Meeker Michael Melioris Charles Monjak Scott Morecroft Mary Ann Munney Nancy Norelli Lisa Palermiti Annette Parker Lynette Parker Debbie Parry Dennis Perfetti Jon Richie Penny Salmon Albert Salter Anthony Salvaggio Bernie Saverman Ronald Schekman Doug Sidway Diane Smith Mary Tracy Mark Trifeletti Edward Uhl Edward Weeks Steve Wilson Ted Worlock Laurie York Michael Zawisza 1 Andy Fenton Now I know what it’s like to be a teacher. 2 Thomas Parry I do believe I am going to be nauseous. 3 David Gamboni Do we have a proposition for you! 4 Jack Sykes ... . Monday Morning Blues. Leanna Lawter, Mary Anne Newnan ..... Newmy, I wanna go home! Ed Belden... . . Homework?! Who does Homework? Organized Confusion Lori Biondi If it gets any hotter, will it erupt? Mark Gualteri girls, single file. 1 Shhhhh! Here he comes! 2 Bill Moonan to John Costello: What's she talking about? Joann Korzenski to Karen Coluccio: Hey I’m psyched — my prints came out great THANK YOU! 4 David Washington ... I’m really into this. 5 A double band period — and it’s not raining! Student Association Politicians Jennifer Skogland, Vice-president Lori Biondi, Secretary Tracey Vandeveer, President Each year the Student Association tries to better advise and organize student activities. This year our goal was to encourage school spirit and involvement. In order to create this atmosphere, we established a time in which clubs and organizations could meet regularly. The Wednesday morning activity periods have aided in increasing attendance and enthusiasm. STASS has worked co-operatively with the various organizations in order to help them achieve their in- dividual goals. Much of this involvement was a re- sult of the two major events of the year, the Home- coming and Winter Weekends. We, the officers of the 1979-80 Student Association, would like to thank all the students who participated in the various events this year, Mr. Valeri for his co- operation, and a special thanks to Mr. Dean Woodard for all his time and help. Through the past years, STASS has gradually succeeded in bringing back the real responsibilities of Student Government. We would like to wish the future STASS officers luck in fulfilling these responsibilities. Michele Totaro, Treasurer Dedication Although JoAnn Ferlo was with us only a short time, she will always be remembered with great respect by those of us who knew her. In the few years she was with us, she accom- plished so much and touched many people with her thought- fulness and good nature. Her thoughtfulness toward others, along with her good humor, understanding, and cheerful smile, made her a true friend. When we lose someone at a young age, we feel that we have not had the chance to share enough of life’s experiences with that person. JoAnn may be gone, but memories of her will live forever in us. We, the class of 1980, wish to dedica te this year’s De-O-Wain-Sta to JoAnn Ferlo. Valedictorian Having attained an average of 98.28, Marijill Nich- olson is the Valedictorian of the Class of 1980. Marijill is a member of the Key Club, Block R, Honor Society, President of Colgate Seminar, and Secretary of the Senior Class. She is an avid participant in sports such as field hockey, basketball, volleyball, and was an All-American softball player as a fresh- man. Out-of-school activities include working as a Candy Striper and enjoying recreational pastimes, such as skiing. Marijill received the DAR Citizenship Award in ninth grade, the Outstanding School Citizen Award from the Optimist Club, a Letter of Commendation on the National Merit Qualifying Test, and the Renselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal for Achieve- ment in Math and Science as a junior. She’s been ac- cepted at Albany School of Pharmacy and St. Bonaventure. Salutatorian Joseph Gwara Jr. is the Salutatorian of the Class of 1980 having achieved an average of 98.1. He is a member of Honor Society, Media Club, and Colgate Seminar. Joseph’s musical activities include playing the viola in the Orchestra and participating in tbe school musicals, “Pajama Game” and “Guys and Dolls”. Out of school, Joe has held several part-time jobs, such as working at Friendly Ice Cream. He has won a Regents Scholarship and Plans to study math at Georgetown University. Senior Class Politicians Jon Levick, Vice-president Tricia May, Secretary Andy Fenton, President To the Class of “1980” As we move into a new decade and leave an old behind, we shall encounter a whole new life and challenges to accompany it. We, the Senior Class Of- ficers, would like to thank everyone who supported and participated in class activities. Such events in- cluded carwashes, flower sales, and our Senior Play, “The Drunkard”. A special thanks to our advisor, Mr. Kunkel. . We also hope everyone enjoyed the highlight of the year — the Senior Ball at Alfredo’s. Good luck and best wishes to all in the future. Marijill Nicholson, Treasurer aa eS =s % _— = a - al A Sh J Freebird: “Bye bye babe — it’s been a sweet love The new look SENIOR DIRECTORY [here is music in all of us ADAIR, MARY “Airy” “Mars” “Smiles’ JV Field Hockey, Key Club, Internation- al Club, President of “C” Club, Powder Puff Basketball ‘78 AGANS, TAMARA “Tammy” “Grizzly” ‘Aggie’ Key Club, Powder Puff Foot- ball, V Softball, V Basketball, Tennis, A G.'s AIELLO, JOHN J. “Johnny-Baby” AIELLO, LISA “Aliass’’ “2 ¢” JV Volleyball, JV Field Hockey, JV Basket- ball, Track, Key Club, Sophomore Class Secretary, Powder Puff Football °77 AIELLO, RICHARD “The Wop” “Bear” Pep Club, Interact Club, Knight Times ALDER, DANIEL “Harley” “Hubes” Hon- or Society, Amateur Radio ALDER, EVELYN “Evi” “Dumb or What” Drama Club, “Come Blow Your Horn”, Choir, Junior Achievement, “Bye Bye Birdie” ALESSI, DARYL “Steril” “Derelict” JV and V Lacrosse, V Soccer, Block R, Key , Please? Ah, fresh air HAM IT UP ALLAN, CYNTHIA “Cindy” “Cin” Tan- gent AQUINO, REGINA “Gina” Stage Crew, Tangent AVANTINI, DARA “Dee” “Daratini’’ Hot Pants Avantini” “Shaggy DA” Cheerleading, “Bye Bye Birdie”, Pow- der Puff Football, Secretary of “C” Club BADOLATO, SHERYL “Earl” “B.B.” “B's” “Boo-Boo”, ‘‘Magilla’’ Key Club — Pres., V Tennis, Block R, Powder Puff Football '77- ‘79, Ex-A.G.’s, Powder Puff Basketball, Talent Show BAMBURY, LAURA “Bambi” BARBATO, KAREN “Granny” BARNARD, AUDREY “Aud” “Short Stop” BARONE, LAURIE “Laur” “B” BARTLETT, MARK “The Gambler” Hock- ey, Powder Puff Football Cheerleader BARTLETT, MIKE “Chubby” Lacrosse, Key Club, Powder Puff Football BATH, MICHAEL “Mike and Scott” V Swim Team, Block R BERRY, DAN V Bowling BERTRAND, RON “Bert” Key Club, Block R, JV V Football, JV V Hockey, JV V Baseball BIAMONTE, JON “J.B.” Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Key Club, JV Soccer, V. Tennis BIELBY, JAMES “Sieve” V Hockey, Block R BIONDI, LORI “Bi” “Lori Bi” '77-’79 JV Cheerleading, ‘79 V Cheerleading, ‘78- 79 V Golf, '79-'80 Student Association Secretary, Powder Puff Football, Block R, Key Club, FMDC BIRD, TRACEY “Trac” “Slick” BLANCHARD, BRENDA “Fay Blanchard” Blanch’ BOLDEN, LINSEY “Lenny” BOLTE, JERRY “Big Bolt’ Football BONCELLA, TOM “Bonz” BOTTINI, BENNY “Bo” Block R, Key Club, JV V Football, JV Basketball BOTTINI, GINA “Gina Bo” “Bu Bu” JV V Cheerleading, Key Club, STASS, Tal- ent Show '79, Powder Puff Football Basketball FMDC BOTTINI, RICHARD “Dick” “Richie Bo” Wouldn’t you like to know! It can’t be snowing! BOYLSTON, GLENN “G.B.” “Boyle” JV V Lacrosse, JV Hockey, Block R, Key Club . BRAVO, PETE “Space” SP Club BRETON, ROBERT “Bob” “Canuk” “Bun” “Clint” “A.J.” AFS, Ski Club, V Indoor Track, Spring Track, JV Football BRIGGS, CECELIA “‘Ceil’’ Baton Majorettes BRIGGS, CYNTHIA L. “Cheeks” AFS, Senior Play, Orchestra BRINKMAN, SUSAN “Suz” “Z-Tip” “Suzzy” “Suzy-Q” space Cadets, Talent Show — Pointer Sister, Powder Puff Football, Track ‘78, Key Club, Class Float, Water Polo Team BROOKS, RANDALL Chess Club, Science Club BROWN, MARK Knight Times, Senior Play, Musical ‘79, Colgate Seminar, De- bate Club BROWN, THOMAS “Roster” Football, Track BUDELMAN, DEBORAH ‘“‘Bubbles”’ “Debby” Drama Club, AFS, Musical ’79, Domestic Exchange Student to Min ne- sota, In Minn.: Spanish Club, One-Act Play, Homecoming Float and Skit, Choir, Senior Play, Debate and Speech Club BUNN, STEPHEN “Bunns” ‘‘Bunny- owski” “Bun” V Basketball Manager BURKE, SANDRA “Burkie” Block R, JV V Softball, Powder Puff Football, JV V Volleyball, and Basketball, Water Polo Team CADRETTE, KIM “Kim Banana” “Dimo” “Kimmy” “Banana” Drama Club, Pep Club, Class Floats. Space Cadet, Powder Puff Football ‘78 ’79, International Club, WCSC Secretary, V Gymnastics CAIFA, THERESA A. “Tree” “Ta Ta” CAMACHO, ELIZABETH JEAN “Liz” Knight Times, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Sr. Play, Pep Club CAPPONI, LAURIE Colgate Seminar, Honor Society Orchestra, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Pajama Game”, International Club, Knight Times, Sr. Play CAPPONI, MARK “Scubby” Football, Baseball, Indoor Track, Spring Track, Wrestling, Basketball, Key Club CARDONA, LISA V Bowling, Archery, In- ternational Club, Concert Band, March- ing Band, Pep Band, JV Softball, Ski Club, STASS I KNOW that already Joe Nameth — Eat your heart out! CARLETTA, ALFRED Sr. Play, Public Re- lations CARLETTA, SUZANNE “Suzy-Q”’ “Crazy” “Fuzzy” Pep Club CARON, ANGELA “Angie” Interact Club, PMTs” CARR, DEEDREA “DeeDee” CARTER, SAUNDRA A. “Sandy” Softball CAVANAUGH, CHRISTINE ANN “Tina” V Gymnastics, V Swimming, V Track, Block R, Ski Club, Choir CHAMPLIN, DAVID “Dave” CHAPMAN, DIANE JV and V Cheer- leading, V Track, V Archery ’79 ‘80, De- O-Wain-Sta, Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students, International Club, Powder Puff Football ’79 CHERRY, DENISE “Olive” “Denny” “Squirley” “Frac” Pep Club, Interact Club CHILES, MARK “Budo” Baseball, Guitar CHMIELEWSKI, MARK “Chmo” 3 large pizzas — the name’s Tidd! Us pose? Never! CHRISTY, SHARON L. “Cheri” “Sherry Space” Pep Club, Block R, Honor Soci- ety, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Out- door Track, Amateur Radio Club, Pow- der Puff Football, Majorettes, Junior Achievement, Homeroom Representa- tive CHRYSLER, RICHARD “Rick” “Ace” B.S.1., International Club, Media Club, Drama Club, Science Club, Senior Play CIHOCKI, CATHLEEN A. “Cathy” Marching Band, Concert Band CIMO, MARC “Cimo” “Hey You” CLANCY, PATTI “Trisha” “Trishish”’ Block R, International Club — Pres., Treas., Pep Club, Band, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, STASS, JV Volleyball, V Archery, Powder Puff Football, Soph- omore Float, Principal’s Advisory Com- mittee, Davis Essay Contest, De-O- Wain-Sta, Joe Law Club, Espana ‘79, Recipient of D.A.R. Award CLARK, DIANE Block R, V Bowling CLARK, LYNDA E. “Kitty” Ski Club, Honor Society CLARK, TIM “T” Rock-n-Roll, Total In- sanity CLARK, VELDA Field Hockey, Track, In- ternational Club, Block R CLOSINSKI, TAMMY Talent Show ’78, ‘79, ‘80 COCERHAM, MICHAEL “Squirt” JV and V Swimming, Block R, Science Club, Who’s Who Among American High School Students COLANGELO, SANDY “Sandra” “Sandy Baby” “Sangelo” Key Club COLLINS, DEBORAH J. “Debbie” COLUCCI, TERESA A. “’T.C.” Colgate Seminar, Honor Society, Block R, Key Club, Ski Club, V. Tennis, JV and V Softball, JV and V Volleyball, JV and V Basketball COMBS, LORI L. Drama Club, Interna- tional Club, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “The Drunkard”, Espana ‘79, Choir, Junior Achievement Sure, I'll run for congress. COMBS, VAUGHN T. “Beldar, Conehead” Amateur Radio, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Marching Band, Wind Ensem- ble COOK, RUSSELL THALMAN “Russ” JV and V Football, JV and V _ Lacrosse, Block R, International Club, Key Club, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Senior Float CORTESE, DAVID “Dave” Tennis, March- ing Band, Wind Ensemble, Honor Soci- ety COUGHLIN, PATRICIA Spring Track, In- door Track, Block R, Colgate Seminar, Honor Society COULSON, WENDY JO Concert Band, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Junior Achievement, Drama Club Debate Club, Speech Club, Student Council, Track, Band Trip Committee Officer CRAIG, CAROL “Fleetwood” CHRISTMAN, EDWARD “Eddie Money” Soccer CUSHMAN, JIM “Bo” “Bushman” “Cush” Skiing CZERSKI, KAREN “Zersk” Skiing DANIELLO, MICHELLE “Shelly” DAVIS, ALLEN “AI”, “Deeve” Swim- ming, Wind Ensemble, “Bye Bye Birdie” Honor Society, Marching Band, Science Club, Stage Band DAVIS, LEE S. “Killer” “Crowbar” “Da- vis” Knight Times DECKER, CAROL “Digger” Key Club DELANEY, MARY “Mare” DIAMOND, JOEL “Yoel” JV Soccer, JV Swimming, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Talent Show ‘78 ‘79 Key Club DICKINSON, LISA “Lee” Honor Society, De-O-Wain-Sta Editor, Vice-Pres. Pep Club, “The Drunkard”, WMFC PRES DIGIOVANNI, MIKE “Dee Gee” DILLON, TIM “Dill Brunch, Bob” Soccer DOLAN, COLLEEN “W.B.” JV Softball, Powder Puff Football, Marching Band DOLAN, KELLY A. “Bonas” B.S.I., V Swimming, V Tennis, Block R, Col All- Star Tennis DOMBROWSKI, DONNA JEAN Archery, International Club DONOVAN, MARY L. “Louie” “Mia” A Capella Choir, Vocal Director Senior Spring fever in January? Play, Musicals, Talent Show, Majorettes DRAPER, WILLIAM “Drape” “‘Holly- wood” “Billy Club” Freshman Football, JV Hockey, Honor Society, V Tennis DURR, NADINE “Deanie” Concert Band 77, International Club, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Homeroom Represen- tative DUTCHER, SHIRLEY “Shirl” ‘‘Fric”’ Whirrley” “Dutch” Pep Club EDICK, RICHELLE “Roach” “R” “Shell” Rut” Pep Club, De-O-Wain-Sta, Tan- gent ‘79 EGGAN, DOUGLAS “Doug” Honor Soci- ety EGGLESTON, LORI “Eggy” Ski Club ENGLE, NANCIE “Dingo” Concert Band 77, Wind Ensemble ‘78 ERNEST, KAREN “Ernie” “Soph” JV Hockey ESPOSITO, JEFFREY “Espo” Football, Baseball, Track, Skiing EVANS, BILL “Willie” “Wilbur” “Evans” Block R, JV Football, V Football, Spring Track, JV Basketball, V Basketball, In- door Track FACCIOLO, KAREN “Fatch” Key Club Gotta light? FAHEY, LAWRENCE “Larry” “Horner” “Grasshopper” “Nip” “Kung-Fu” “Tanysu Do” Volleyball, Swim Team, Chorus, Pop Swing Choir, “Drunk- ard”, Debate Team, Yearbook, Drama Club FARMER, ANNE “Annie” Homeroom Re- presentative FENTON, ANDREW S. Senior Class Pres., Key Club Sec., De-O-Wain-Sta, Talent Show ’78 ’79, Jr. and Sr. Floats, Powder Puff Cheerleader, Joe Law Club FERRARI, MICHELLE Orchestra, Chorus, Area All-State, “Pajama Game”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Drunkard”, Drama Club, Colgate Seminar FILLIPPONIL, TIMOTHEY C. V Football, V Baseball FITZGERALD, BILL “Fitz” FLECK, BILL “Flecker” JV Lacrosse, V La- crosse, JV V Football, Block R FLINT, ANDREA “Andy” “Come blow your horn” FONTANA, MARY “Mare” “Ted” FORBES, BILL “Forbesie” JV V Soccer FRAGAPANE, ANTHONY “Niece” JV Football FRASCA, MARK “Frasc”’ Football, Block R FROIO, BERNIE Block R, JV Football, JV V Basketball FROIO, CHRISTOPHER B. “Froto” Soccer GALANTI, MARY “Blond” A Capella Choir, School Musical ‘79, Senior Play ‘79, Madrigal-Swing Group, Chess Team, Area All-State GARLINGHOUSE, “Grinder” GILBOY, BARBARA “Barb” GLASSO, CAROLYN Honor Society GOETZ, PAMELA “’Pam” “‘Goetzo”’ Powder Puff Football, V Swimming, Block R, Key Club, Interna- tional Club GORMAN, TAMELA “Tammy” Swimming, Drawing, Skiing GRANBERRY, MICHAEL “Pooh-Bear”’ Basketball, Track, Block R Track, JV V BETH ‘‘Grinds”’ “Pammie”’ “T Lee G” When GRANDE, VINCENT Knight Times, Ju- nior Achievement GRANIERI, BONNIE pres. Drama Club, STASS, Sophomore AFS, Marching Band, Co-di- rector Talent Show, De-O-Wain-Sta, JV Tennis, Concert Band, BSI, “” “Bye Bye Birdie”, Interact Club. GRIFFIN, PATRICK “Trick” “Cuda” GRIFFIN, SHAWN Freshman and JV Foot- ball, Freshman JV Wrestling GRIMM, TERRY “Grimmer” Block R, Colgate Seminar, Honor Soci- “Bonnie Lee” Vice- Delegate, The Pajama Game”, Senior Play, “Griffin-P” V Bowling, ety, International Club GROGAN, , ANN Block R, Key Club, JV V Swimming GROMAN, MARK “Orv” “ or Society, Life Club GUALTIERI, VICTORIA “Vicki Gee” “Gual” Soph., Jr., and Sr. Floats, Jr. Tal- ent Show, WCSC Vice-pres., Key Club GULLO, TOM “Nugent” Groface” Hon- Colgate Seminar, Campus will it end? There must be 50 ways to leave the classroom GWARA, SCOTT Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, All-State, “Pajama Game” GUY, KIMBERLY “Kimbo” JV V Field Hockey, Powder Puff Football, Key Club, Ski Club HACKERT, RICHARD “EUP” International Clu b, Bowling, Golf, Chess Club, Honor Society HARITATOS, SPERO Key Club, Lacrosse HARRIS, MELINDA A. Downhill Skiing HAVENS, DANA “D.H. Day”, “Daune R” Key Club, Softball HEDRINGTON, ANN “Banana” “Head” JV Cheerleader F.M.D.C. HENDERSON, DON V Golf, Honor Soci- ety, Block R HENDERSON, KECIA Track, Powder Puff Football, Pep Club, International Club, Homeroom Rep., Marching Band HEPWORTH, JANE “Bright Eyes” Red Cross HERTER, AMY Synchronized Swimming, International Club, Honor Society, “Supervision” “Annie” , WLS, Colgate Seminar HLUSKA, ELIZABITH “Liz” Red Cross Club HLUSKA, MARY “Huskey Hluska” Ten nis, Bowling, Singing, Dancing HOEHN, LINDA “‘‘Hoey HO HO “Space” “Dizzy” Key Club, De-O-Wain Sta, Homeroom Rep., Class Float ‘7 Honor Society, Powder Puff Football, Talent Show Hockey, Gymnastics, Vice-pres. C. Club Pres. UPOAC, AG, WCSC, POV HOJNACKI, DEBORAH “Deb” “Hojax” Majorette 3 yrs., Powder Puff Football HOPKINS, MARGARET “Bye Bye Birdie”, De-O-Wain-Sta, Espana ’79, Honor Soci- ety, International Club, Library Club, Orchestra, Who’s Who Among Ameri can High School Students HOUSER, TIMOTHY “Howy” JV V Football, Lacrosse, Indoor and Spring Track HOUTENBRINK, ROXANNE “Foxy Roxy” “Rocky” “Hustle” Block R, V Track, Concert Marching Band, Pep Club, Talent Show ‘79, Volleyball, Bas- ketball, Majorettes, GAA HOVEY, CLAY Managing Editor Knight Times, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar HUGHES, CHRISTOPHER “‘Hubie’ “Huey” V Soccer, Key Club IRVINE, CHRISTOPHER “Ukoun Kid’ “Irv” Marching Band, Diving ISBISTER, JOHN “Izzy” Manager V Base- ball, Manager V Football JANES, ROBERT “Bob” JV V Football lV V Lacrosse JANZEN, PETE “Sam” JAYNES, TIMOTHEY R. “Tim” “Moose “WWOW B.S.I JOHNSON, BRIDGET K. “KBJ” “Face’ “Mom” Honor Society, Colgate Semi- nar, Drama Club, Musicals, Color Guard, Co-director Talent Show, BSI AFS, WCSC, Debate Team All-State Conference, Choir, Senior Play, De-O- Wain-Sta Editor JOHNSON, ROBBIE Junior Achievement JOHNSON, ROXANNE, “Shelley” Chorus JONES, ANDREA “Ando” Ski Club, Key Club JONES, MELANIE ‘Mel’ ‘Dooley” V Cross Country, Sec. Pep “Jonesy” Club, V Bowling, V Archery, De-O- Wain-Sta, Powder Puff Football 9 Pointer Sister, Field JONES, MICHAEL “Mick” JV V Foot ball, V Hockey, JV V Baseball, Block R., Who’s Who Among American High School Students KABOOBAWETZ, ANNA “Boobitz” Chest Club, Chest Club Pres., Treas. Weight- lifting, Synchronized Wrestling KAHLER, HEATHER V Swimming, JV V Volleyball, Block R, Powder Puff Football, Powder Puff Basketball, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar KAHOFER, MICHAEL “Mike” “Tigger” Chess Club KAPLAN, LORI “Kap” Key Club, Sec Honor Society, STASS, Powder Puff Football KAUN, PATRICIA Archery, Block R KEHOE, HOLLY “Hollie Hubbie” Colgate Seminar, Pres. Honor Society, Key Club BSI, Block R. V Swimming, Internation- al Club, Ski Club, Powder Puff Football, Young Musical Artists A little bit of home KELLY, BRIAN J. Jr. “BJ.” “Rav” “Beege”, Honor Society Concert “Ravioli” Band, Marching Band, Homeroom Rep De-O-Wain-Sta, Senior Float, Senior Play KELLEY, KEVIN “Little Maziman’’ ‘Lynyrd” “Phineas” KENNEDY, PAT “Rabbit” “Mama” “The Wanderer” KESSLER, KAREN “Wheeler” “Pooh” In- ternational Club KINDLER, BRENDA Honor Society, Colgate Seminar KING, MICHAEL “Sam” “Nugent” KIPFER, BRUCE “Turk” “Goose” KIRK, DAVID “No” “Devo” “Dek” Skateboarding, Skiing, Surfing KNOWLES, KAREN E. “Confused” SSS Club, Study Hall 429, Honor Society KNUDSEN, KATHY Colgate Seminar, In- ternational Club, BSI, Honor Society KOPCHIK, MARY “Chickie’’ Debate Team, International Club, Interact Club, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar What am I doing in the Senior section? KORZENSKI, JOANN “Jo” “Kor” JV V Field Hockey, Key Club, Tangent Block R KRAKAUER, BECKY “Buckwheat” SSS Club, 8th period Room 429 LABOUEF, KAREN “Buffy” “La Butt” SSS Club, Room 429 LACEY, MIKE Lacrosse, Skiing LAFORGE, PATRICK School Paper, Chess Team, Honor Society LAIRD, CURTIS “Kurt” “Lairdy” Knight Times Photographer, Amateur Radio Art Show for Mechanical Drawing LAMONICA, KIM “Framp” “Mrs. Hubes” Honor Society, Talent Show, Choir LANE, THOMAS “The Idiot” Cross Coun- try, Indoor Track, Spring Track, March- ing Band, Concert Band, Block R LAUBER, KARL “Banjo Man” “Fiddler” “Loob” Newspaper, Chess Team LAURI, JOHN M. Ski Club, De-O-Wain- Sta LAVOIE, SUZETTE “Suzie” Spanish Club Treasurer, Asst. Ed. Yearbook, Honor Society, Quill Scroll Society, School Play, Prom Committee LAWTER, LEANNA “Flea” “Fleanna “Lea” “Fleabea-Anne” JV V Football Cheerleading, V Basketball Cheer- leading, V Track, AFS Exchange Student to Switzerland, Sec. Junior Class, Block R, Talent Show ‘79, Powder Puff Foot- ball ’78 ‘79, Powder Puff Basketball ’79, Davis Essay Contest, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Key Club, Class Float cus Bulbs, De-O-Wain-Sta, Sr. Play Pub- licity LEFFERT, KYLE “Leff” “Ski” Honor Soci- ety, Colgate Seminar LEFTRIDGE, EUNICE “Ui'sexx” “Marg” “Enice” “Loisland” “Miss Sally” Drama Club, Pep Club, Choir, Track Team, Drill Team, Black History LEVICK, JONATHAN “Jon” “Levick- face” STASS Rep., De-O-Wain-Sta, Sr Class Pres., Class Floats ‘78 ‘79, Talent Show Ghost Writer, Powder Puff Cheerleader LEWIS, GREG “Lumis” “Benson” LIM, EDWARD “Ed” ’79 Musical, March- ing Band, Wind Ensemble, Honor Soci- ety, Colgate Seminar, Ski Club, Racketball, Union Brass VERRY FUNNY. LINCE, JILL “Poohey” LINCE, WILLIAM J. “Bill’’ Chess Club LITTLE, JOSEPH “Cricket” “Joe” Chess Club LOMBINwu, KAREN “Bambino” “Shorty” “Weasles” Choir LOPARCO, MARYBETH “Shorty” Cross Country LOSON, KIM MARIE “Kimmy” Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track Field, Jogging, Junior Prom ‘78 LOVETT, SUZANNE “Suszy” LUBECK, JOHN “John” Water Skiing LUDLOW, DEBORAH L. “Deb” “Bee” Honor Society, Chess, Media Club, BSI, Musicals ‘79 ‘80, Talent Show ‘78 LUX, WILLIAM W. JR. “Willy” “Suds” “Luxy” “Billy Boy” “Wally” Ski Club MACLACHLAN, BETH R. “Ben Robare” Baby Bethy” Synchronized Swimming Co-captain, Choir, Senior Play, AFS, De- O-Wain-Sta The best is yet to come? Mother will never see this report card. MAGGIO, MARY BETH “Besh” Honor So- ciety, Colgate Seminar, Germany ‘78, Powder Puff Football, International Club MAGOON, ANDREW C. “Andy” Skiing, Deep Sea Fishing MAITLAND, ROY E. Orchestra, Baseball MANDRONICO, ELIZABETH “Liza” In- ternational Club, Honor Society MANGANARO, DEBORAH “Mango” Softball, International Club, Student Council MANNING, ALPHONSO Science, Chess Club MARTIN, BARBARA “Barbie” Concert Band, Marching Band, Syncronized Swimming, Yearbook Business Editor MANTELLIL, SANDRA “Sandra” JV V Field Hockey, Block R, Marching Band, Pep Band MARCISOFSKY, SUE “Suzy Q” “Mingo” Key Club MARCOCCIA, BERNARD J. “Bernie” “The Incredible Hulk” Colgate Semi- nar, Honor Society, Concert Band, Marching Band MARKS, LAURA “Rusty” Marching Band, Pep Band, International Club MARSHALL, TODD “Toddler” Track, Block R, Media Club MARTIN, JOHN Wrestling MARTINEZ, LISA M. “Martinex” “Marty” “Marvin” “Shorty”, Key Club, Tennis, JV Volleyball, STASS, Homeroom Rep. Powder Puff Football, Trip to Spain MARULLO, PAUL “Henry” “Elvis” Gym Club MATTESON, ROBERT “Bob” JV Bowl- ing MAY, PATRICIA “Tricia “Dish” Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Block R, Key CLub, Class Treas. STASS, Talent Taymay”’ Show, Pajama Game, “Bye, Bye Birdie”, Colgate Seminar, Honor Society, Pow- der Puff Football MAZZACUA, THERESA “Tracy” ‘’Te- quila” “Theresa (Red), SSS Club, Inter- national Club I give up! MC MINN, CATHERINE “Cass” “Short- babe” “Cathy” MEAD, ROBIN Honor Society, Colgate Seminar MEEKER, JEAN Tennis MERRICK, REBEKAH “Becke” AFS, Or- chestra, Chorus, Senior Play, Musical ‘79 MEYER, SANDRA “Sandy” Drama Club, Debate Club, Senior Play MEYERS, DARLAJO “Smilie” ‘’Dat’’ STASS, Powder Puff Football MILLER, ALBERT “Big Al” “Al” Radio Club MILLER, CAROL V Swimming, JV Cheerleader MILLER, CYNTHIA “Cindy” “Cind” Ten- nis, Pep Club, Powder Puff Football MILOTTE, CARRIE “‘Ellie’ Key Club, Powder Puff Football MIZGALA, JAMES “Miz” ‘‘Misery’’ “Queenie’’ Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Key Club, Talent Show, Jr. Sr Floats Determination MONTALBANO, DINO Soccer MOONAN, WILLIAM “Chet” ‘‘F---’’ Musicals: “Pajama Game”, “Bye, Bye Birdie’, Drama Club, AFS, A Capella Choir ‘77, '78 Senior Play, Area All- State Choir, All-State Conference Choir, Talent Show ‘79, V Track BSI, Color Guard MORECROFT, SCOTT “’Mortycroft’’ “Mork” MULKEY, MICHAEL “Gonzo” “Incr” JV V Baseball, Senior Prankster, ICT MURPHY, DAN “Redman” “Murf” Block R, Basketball, Track, Tennis, Football, Bowling, Floats, Senior Play Heckler MUSZYNSKI, LINDA Honor Society, Colgate Seminar NAGY, DEBORAH “Deb” “Smiley” Inter- national Club, Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band NASETKA, CYTHIA “Cindy” V Bowling, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Inter- national Club, Pep Club, Marching Concert Band, Powder Puff Football NELSON, CARLESE L. “Tillie” “Red” Black History, Choir NEWMAN, MARY ANN “Bones” Rah- Rah” JV V Cheerleading NICHOLSON, MARIJILL “Jill” “Leslie” Key Club, Block R, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Sr. Class Sec., V Fieldhockey, JV V Volleyball, JV V Basketball, V Softball, Powder Puff Football NICOTERA, MIKE “Nic” JV V Bowling NORTHUP, LAWRENCE K Flash” “Farmer” Key Club, Vandals, “Larry” Honor Society, Cheerleader, Floats, Tal- ent Show, Senior Play Heckler OBRIEN, THOMAS “Obe” Honor Society Vandals ONEILL, COLLEEN “‘HI-C” “‘Curb- hopper” International Club OTIS, DEBORAH “Deb” “O” Block R, V Archery ‘78 ‘79 Eric Decker — Bite your tongue! Chow, chow, chow. I think we just got caught skipping. OWEN, ROBERT “Bob” “Doc” Indoor Track Manager PALINSKI, SUE “Soupy” Honor Society, Block R, JV V Field Hockey, JV V Volleyball, JV V Basketball, JV V Softball, Powder Puff Football PANARA, ROGER “Dodger” Detrick” ‘Disco” “Baggy” Block R, Key Club, Cheerleader, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Pres Jr. Class, Vice-pres Soph. Class, V Soc- cer, JV Bas ketball Boy’s State PARKER, ANNETTE Black History Club PARKER, LYNNETTE CAROL “Lynn” Black History Club PARKER, PATRICIA “‘Cork’’ Junior Achievement, Red Cross Club PECK, MARK Wrestling, Band PELING, MIKE “Mushroom” “Skipper” JV V Football, Block R PERFETTI, DENNIS “D” JV V Bowling PETELL, JEANNINE “Pe-Tell” Key Club, Block R, JV V Softball V Swimming PETERSON, JAMES M. “Dr. J.” “Doctor” “Sandman” “RT” “Dog Man”, Basket- ball, Cross Country, Spring Track PIETRAS, JANETTE “Jan” Pres., Sec., Pep Club, Honor Society, Manager V Spring Track PITONIAK, LORI “Pits” “Lump” “Paws” International Club, Espana ’79 PLANTZ, BARBARA “Barb” Homeroom Rep., AFS POHL, DEBRA “Deb” Honor Society, Colgate Seminar POHORENEC, GERALYN “Jerry” Honor Society, International Club POLCE, NICHOLAS “Nick” Homeroom Representative PREMO, MARK “Grizz” “Hardman” JV V Football, JV V Lacrosse, Block R, Wrestling PRITCHARD, STEVEN “Pritch” Hockey, Honor Society PROSSNER, LESLIE “Jill” Block R, Key Club, V. Field Hockey, JV V Volleyball, Indoor Track, V Softball, Marching Band, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar PUENTE, LYLE “‘Twinky” ‘‘Spick”’ “Chico” Sr. Float, Sr. Play, Sr. Spy QUAIL, LINDA, “Quaily” “Birdie” Block R, V Bowling Disco Daze QUATTROCIOCCHI, DEBRA “Deb” Hon- or Society, Colgate Seminar RABE, MARK “Slabe” “Rag” V Soccer, V Tennis, Key Club, Block R RAHMER, MARTHA Honor Society RASMUSSEN, ERIC “Raz” “Airwick” “Scraz’’ Powder Puff Cheerleader, STASS, Floats RECCHIO, RICHARD “Rick” Internation- al Club — Tres., Colgate Seminar Hon- or Society — Tres REEVES, NORMAN “Storm’in” JV Foot- ball RETZLAFF, DALE JV Football RHOADARMER, MICHAEL RFA Produc- tions ‘78-’80 RILEY, JAMES “Riles” V Lacrosse, Key Club RINGROSE, BARBARA “Barb” Ringroso” Barbarina” Block R, International Club, Honor Society, V Swimming ROBINSON, KENNETH G. “Butch” Inter- act Club, Honor Society, Chess Club RODRIGUES, PAULA AFS, Volleyball, Chorus RONDINELLI, MARK “Rondo” RFA Pro- ductions “75-80, V Lacross ROONEY, EILEEN “Eileenathon” “Ellen’ Honor Society, Key Club, International Club Orchestra ROSSI, HOLLI “Flash” Internationai Club, Talent Show, Chorus, School Newspaper ROSSI, MARY KAY “Buff” Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, Orchestra RUSSELL, LONNIE M. “Weezle” “Lonz” Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball RUSTER, JULIE “Julia” “Jules’Verne” In- ternational Club, Sr. Play, Drama Club, Pep Club SALAMONOWICZ, CHARLES Golf, Joe Law Club SCALERO, ANTHONY Lacross, Block R SCHALLENBERG, MARY ANN “Mary” Mar” “Farmer’ SCHILLING, TRACEY J “Trace” SCHMIDT, MICHELLE “Shell” SCHMIDT, SELINA “Seal” SCHULTZ, CINDY “Schultzy” “Two-Pen- cils’ V Cross Country, Synchronized “Tar-resa”’ Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou? Swimming, Tres. Pep Club ’78, De-O- Wain-Sta, Powder Puff Football ’79 Honor Society SEARS, JON “Jonnie Brain Damage” Key Club, Intoxication Club SEIGLER, JOY L. Synchronized Swim- ming SELLERS, KIMBERLY International Club, Powder Puff Football, Black History Club SEXTON, DENNIS Concert Band, March- ing Band, Wind Ensemble, Science Club SHEEN, CATHERINE “Cathy” Interna- tional Club SIMIELE, DEBRA “Doobie Schmiel” Space Cadets, Honor Society Colgate Semi- nar, Block R, Student Association, V Bowling, Jr. and Sr. Floats, Key Club, Talent Show — Pointer Sister, Powder Puff Football, Basketball SMITH, LAURIE “LSD” Key Club SMITH, MARTY “Hop” Indoor Track, Spring track, Boy Scouts of America SMITH, MICHAEL “Smitty” Lacrosse SOUTHARD, DONNA “Babe” Honor So- ciety, Pep Club Pres., De-O-Wain-Sta STAUDMYER, KAY “Staudy” JV V Dynamic but Controversial On to Lake Placid. Field Hockey, Key Club STEAGALL, KELLY Block R Colgate Seminar, Field Hockey JV Basketball, JV Volleyball ST. LOUIS, KAREN “Saint” “Scoop” Track and Field, Newspaper ’79 STRANGE, FRANCES Archery SUTHERLAND, MARK Bughead” Cross Country, Indoor Track, “William Spring Track, Honor Society, Class Rep SUTTER, MARK “Soda Pop” “Twinkle Toes” Motorcycle Club SWEENEY, JIM “Moke” Cross Country, Indoor Track, Spring Track TALLEY, JAMES “Wheels” “Tal” Key Club, Block R, JV V Football TAYLOR, ANDREW M “Angelo” Tigger” Block R, Marching Band, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, JV Football, JV V Lacrosse, Sr Play, Dra- ma Club, International Club THIELKE, RICHARD “Tilk’”’ Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra Man- ager Swim Team, Area-All State Band, Brass Union, Pep Band THOMPSON, KAREN “Niece’’ Cheerleading, JV Basketball Beating the energy crisis. = Friday: 3:30 P.M Monday: 8:00 A.M. TIMMONS, WILLIE Cross Country, In- door Track, Spring Track, Block R, In- ternational Club, NAACP TOSTIL, AVA “Bob’s ‘ol fling” Skiing TRACY, MARY “Jane” Basketball TREXLER, ROBIN “Rob” “Red” “Kandi” V Swimming, Student Assoc., Pep Club Powder Puff Football TURNER, CLIFTON, ‘‘Cliffy-Baby”’ “Bones” “Casanova” “‘Kunta” Indoor Spring Track, Cross Country, Interna- tional Club, Block R, NAACP, YOP, Trip to Spain TROUTMAN, DAVID R. “Randy” Knight Times, Community Theater TUTHILL, CAROL A. “Tut” “Tutbutt’ Choir, Drama Club, Music ‘78, “Pajama Game”, Stage Crew, “Come Blow Your Horn” VALENTINE, KATHLEEN “Kathy” Key Club, Block R, Talent Show, Powder Puff Basketball, Football, V Archery, V Fieldhockey. VANDERBOGART, LISA “‘Sabrina’’ “Bogart” JV V Field Hockey, Manager Boy’s V Swim Team, V Archery, Key Club, Block R, Science Club, Chess Club, Powder Puff Football VANDERPOOL, TARY “TV” “T. Vander” Block R, V Field Hockey, V Basketball, JV V Volleyball, V Softball VANDEVEER, TRACEY “Trace” Block R, Honor Society, Key Club, Student Asso- ciation, JV V Cheerleading, Gymnas- tics, Track, Powder Puff Football, Bas- ketball VANMETER, SANDI “Meter” Key Club VANWAGENEN, TERRY “Van” Honor Society, Science Club, Chess Club VELEZ, JOSE A. II “Spick” “Grog” Fresh- man JV Wrestling, Freshman V Track, Indoor Track, Block R, Ski Club, Stu- dent Council, Boy Scouts of America VENTURA, CARRIE V Bowling, Pep Club, BSI VETRONE, CHERYL “Mute” “V.V.” Colgate Seminar, International Club BSI, Orchestra, Musicals ‘79 ‘80, Honor Society TRAPPED VIENNEAU, DAVID “Gazoo” Football, Track VINCI, LISA “Vince” “Shorty”, ‘Lisa- Vee” Key Club, Majorettes, Sophomore Float VOELCKER, CATHY “Space” “Stumps Via Jon B.” Track, Key Club, Powder Puff Football, Senior Float VOTA, BRENDA J. “BOBO” “BV.” Tennis, Trip to Spain, Sopho- “Smiley” more Float WARCUP, CATHY “Warc” “Warpedcup” Warchup” BSI WATSON, APRIL J. “Toots” International Club, Trip to Spain ‘79 WATSON, DOUG “Slick” Basketball, Baseball, Block R WEGTER, BRUCE “Roscoe” Block R, Hon- or Society, Swim Team WELLS, SHARON “Wells” “Frizzz” BSI, Honor Society, Colgate Seminar, V Bowling, School Newspaper WELKER, MARY “Welky” “Stumps” “Toots” V Gymnastics, V Swimming, International Club, WCSC, Trip to Spain, De-O-Wain-Sta Class Float, SC Club WESTON, DENISE J. “Neice” “Dee” Track WHOOTEN, SHARRON A. “Whoot” BSI, De-O-Wain-Sta WHYTE, KATHRYN “Kathy” ‘‘Five Minute Warning” Chess Club, Media Club WIKIERA, JOHN R. “G rabby” BSI, Locker Fund WILHELM, DANICA M. “Farrah” “Dee” “Dainaka” Key Club, Powder Puff Foot- ball, Majorettes, De-O-Wain-Sta Editor, Stass, Senior Float WILLIAMS, JONATHAN S. BSI, Talent Show WOODS, LORI “Lor” “Woody” “Rory” Honor Society, International Club, Syncronized Swimming, De-O-Wain-Sta Editor, Sr. Float, Pres. Soph Class, Who’s Who Among American High School Students WILLIAMS, SHERRY L. Honor Society, International Club WILLSON, MARY “Mar” “Troubled Eyes” “Cuz” International Club, Student Council Rep. WILSON, FLORENCE “Widget” “Juggs” Bubbles” Gymnastics, Powder Puff Football, De-O-Wain-Sta, Sr. Play ‘79, Talent Show ‘79, Ski Club, Choir, WCSC, Musical — Pointer Sister WILSON, RUTH “Ruthie” “Rufus” A Capella Choir, Sr. Play, Drama Club, Debate Team, Musical ‘80 YOUNG, NORMA “Poober” Honor Soci- ety, Block R, V Softball, V Bowling, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble ZMUDOSKY, DAVID “Stemmer” “Zippy” Key Club, Lacrosse rhe thrill of victory ta ry The Agony of Defeat. My Harem 36-24-36? 7 The Invasion of the Body Snatchers We're for ERA! Have you never been mellow? OOH BABE A meeting of minds? - s A grave situation What have they done to my car!? If only he knew his average. Only 179 days left until summer vacation! FACULTY Any requests? Tsk, Tsk, enough of that! $1,000,000 smiles Hmmm Who, Me? I could have been president Board of Education Mrs. Roberta K. Merrick, Mrs. Olive B. Spargo, Chairwoman of Personnel; Mr. Patrick K. Trophia, Chairman of Buildings and Grounds; Mr. William R. Dyer, Chairman of Instruction and Services; Mrs. Rose Marie Anken, Board President; Dr. Louis H. Van Slyke, M.D., Clerk; Mr. Leonard D. Summa, Chairman of Finance; Mr. John H. Jones, and Mr. Joseph M. Vescio. Dr. Ernest J. Cannava Mr. Julius J. Perillo Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Rome Public Schools of Rome Public Schools Administration Mr. Richard J. Valeri Principal Mr. Thomas L. Xx Assistant Principal Mrs. Helen Arthur Assistant Principal Mr. Nicholas D. Mammone Assistant Principal Mr. Angelo, Science Mrs. Austin, Resource Mr. Bacher, History Mr. L. Adams, Math Mrs. M. Adams, English Mr. Adey, Business Mr. Ball, History Chairman . Mrs. Baynes, Language Mrs. Beam, Library Mr. Belmont, Guidance Mrs. Bernhardt, Science Mr. Bielec, Science Mr. Brown, Guidance Mr. Bruce, Physical Education Mr. Burlison, Science Mr. Bloomquist, Science Mr. Boardman, Science Mrs. Boulanger, English Mrs. Carrier, Nurse Ms. Casanova, Science Ms. Cianca, Science Ms. Byrne, History Mrs. Calicchia, English Mr. Campola, Business Mrs. Clancy, Math Mr. Corredine, Math Ms. Coughlin, Language Ms. Cullen, Physical Education Mrs. Cupak, Math Miss Danti, English Ms. DiMarco, Reading Mrs. Doty, Library Secretary Mr. Durgee, Math Mr. D’Antonio, Business Miss Demers, Physical Education Mr. DeSantis, History Mr. Freeland, In-school Suspension Mr. Galin, Library Miss Gardner, Physical Education Mr. Geller, Music Mr. Giamporcaro, History Mr. Giardino, History Mr. Dwyer, Guidance Mrs. Erskine, Math Mr. Evans, Physical Education Mr. Gifford, Industrial Arts Mr. Gigliotti, Physical Education Mrs. Grasso, Physical Education Mr. Harvey, History Mr. Haunfelner, Business Chairman Mr. Hayes, English Mr. Gray, Math Miss Griffin, Business Mr. Groman, Guidance Ms. Irla, Home Economics Mrs. Jackson, Guidance Mr. Jacobowitz, Industrial Arts Mr. Kelly, Mechanical drawing Mr. Kenny, Business Mr. Kunkel, Science Mrs. Hilow, Business, Yearbook Mr. Hodinger, English Mr. Humphrey, History Mr. Lampman, Science Mr. Landau, English Mr. Malorzo, Special Education Mr. Landset, History : NN Mrs. L. Mammone, English Mr. Martinez, Business Mrs. Maclachlan, Science Mrs. Maio, English Mrs. Makarchuk, Special Education Mrs. McEvoy, Language Miss Melick, English Mr. Merrill, Art Mr. Mickler, English Mrs. Marucci, Home Economics - Mr. Migliori, Art, Photography Mrs. Mattis, Math Mr. Milano, Language Mr. Mazzaferro, Science Ms. Miller, Health Mrs. Mondrick, Guidance Mr. Passer, English Mrs. Moselle, Language Mrs. Petrucci, Language Mrs. Rakowski, Reading Mr. Newman, History Miss Osborne, Science Mrs. Parish, Language Mr. J. Rich, English Chairman Mrs. M. Rich, English Mrs. Rossi, Business Mr. Ruby, English Ms. Scharf, English Mrs. Schink, Art Mr. Rapke, Driver Education Mr. E. Renzi, History Mrs. M. Renzi, Home Economics Mr. Seckner, Language Chairman Mr. Simon, Physical Education Mr. Smaldon, Driver Education Mr. Swartwout, Science Mrs. Tanny, Business Mr. Terenzetti, Industrial Arts Mr. Smith, History Mrs. Sorrentino, Language Mr. Stockwell, Math Chairman Mrs. M. Vacca, Music Mr. R. Vacca, Music Mr. Vero, History Mrs. A. Tidd, Business Mr. J. Tidd, Business Mr. Uvanni, Science Mrs. Viviani, Health Mr. Weisenburger, Industrial Arts Chairman Mr. West, History Mr. Woodard, History . “A teacher affects eternity; no Mr. Wynne, Driver Education one can tell where his influence Mr. Youskevich, Industrial Arts : stops.” Henry Adams Mrs. Zarnoch, Business “If I had a child who wanted to be a teacher, I would bid him God-speed as if he were going to a war. For indeed the war against prejudice, greed and ignorance is eternal, and those who dedicate themselves to it give their lives no less because they may live to see some fraction of the battle won.” James Hilton “The supreme end of education is expert discern- ment in all things —the power to tell the good from the bad, the genuine from the counterfeit, and to prefer the good and the genuine to the bad and the counterfeit.” Samuel Johnson Special Services at Rome Free Academy Mrs. Favata, Mrs. Ceresoli Teacher Assistants Front: Rose Myrick, Mary Mosca, Amelia Bertone. Back: Joyce Meyers, Stefane Bunal; Cafeteria Staff Memo to RFA Secretaries, Nurses, Aids, Teacher Assistants, Cafeteria Staff and Custodians: We, the faculty, administration, and student body sincerely thank you for your consistent and depend- able work, for your friendliness, and for t he time and effort you give freely to make RFA function effi- ciently. Your dedication is appreciated. y eye Betty Jane Eldred, Rosemary Argenzia, Florence Sager, Joyce Patchen, Angeline Gualtieri; Aids Mr. Paul Fanelli, Mr. Oscar Beers Custodians Florence Sager, Rosemary Argenzia XX Mrs. Parry, Secretary Mrs. Guy, Nurse Mrs. Belensky, Secreta ry Mrs. Boris, Secretary Mrs. Anson, Attendance Secretary DID YOU KNOW? Mr. Terenzetti became engaged to Miss Joan Rutz, a former Physics teacher at RFA. Miss Dante will be married June 28, 1980 to Ray Smaldon Mr. Corredine is attending Lamaze classes faithfully. The Ski club advisor, Mr. Jacobowitz, will be advised by the members of the club on his skiing technique. Mr. Bielec’s son is a popular substitute teacher at RFA — could it be his good looks? Like father like son . . . including the brown “Corduroys”. Mr. Adey is still trying to grow a beard — Good Luck! Mr. Humphey is supervising the students working in the YETP program. This program offers students a chance to earn money by making repairs at RFA and gives RFA quality up- keep for low cost. The students have done a terrific job! Mr. Ball has been teaching at RFA for 36 years. Mr. Mammone, our assistant principal, used to teach history and his daughter-in-law is presently an English teacher at RFA. Mr. Mezzuferro was elected Common Council President and Mr. Campola is our new Alderman — 5th Ward. MATCH NAMES WITH PICTURES Mrs. Anson Mr. Bielic Mrs. Clancy Miss Demers Mr. Gray Mrs. Hilow Mr. Kelly Mr. Lampman Mammone . Milano Stockwell . Valeri VanHatten . West . Wiesenburger . Woodard Pl Christine Renzi Megan Ann Kenny 5 Homemaker of the Year Better Business Award Kelly Rakowski Speed Reading Award Colleen Erin MacLachlan Future Biologist Brian Ross Nobel Prize for Literature Christopher Adey Kelly Burlison RFA Star Quarterback RFA Cheerleader UNDERCLASSMEN SOPHOMORES ii eae JUNIORS Laura Froio, Vice-president Katherine Campbell, Secretary Steven Thomas, President Junior Class Politicians Our second year at R.F.A. has been a successful and a rewarding one. For Homecoming Weekend our class produced an outstanding float and sponsored the semi-formal. Our next big project was the Talent Show, and then on to the Junior Prom held at Twin Pond’s. My officers and I would like to personally thank every Junior who participated in the class ac- tivities this year. Special thanks go to our Advisor, Mr. John Gannon, for his co-operation and assistance throughout the year. Steve Thomas Karen Flanders, Treasurer . ‘ eer Cle. eee” -s _ w re Fy a Mrs. Adams 141 Front: Robin Bachhuber, Cheryl Bacher, Becky Allyn, Valerie Al- len, Lori Allen, Susan Allison, Marc Anderson. Middle: Roy Aus- tin, Brian Abbe, Tracy Albert, Dawn Alessi, David Baerman, Mark Mr. Angelo 304 Front: Hella Beuschell, Patricia Barr, Janet Barber, Rene Barber, Mary Beddia, Sharon Baldigo, Robin Bidinger, Chris Bertling, es a PS, 7nd Bailey, Mary Babcock, David Anderson, Norman Babcock. Back Danny Abbuhl, Bill Auricchio, Jeff Austin, Pat Adolphi, Donna Angelo, Cathy Armstrong, Absent: Wayne Baker Rosemary Bellamy, Angela Bartolotti, Rene Bartlett, Laurie Beach, Back: Charles Balog, Joe Bigalow, Tony Barbis, Edwin Belden, Bob Barone, Ray Baynard, William Ball Mr. Bielec 306 Front: Kim Breton, Roxanne Bowers Cathy Brennan, Robin Breault, Debbie Blackburn, Debby Bolden Jane Bramley Bottrell, Cheryl Bravo, Joan Borissow. Back , Susan Lynn Brady, Carmen Mr. Burlison 134 nt: Cliff Campau, Tina Carrado, Lisa Cataldo Dawn Causey Belinda Bark, Debbie Chadbourne, Kathy Campbell, Cindy Calabrese, Julie Calder, Rick Castro. Back: Stanley Bark, Clarissa Bottini, Mark Brandal, Scott Boylston, Jeff Bowers, Mark Blair, Frank Borbely, Ed Blackall, Kris Bird Absent: Ron Blanchard Burk, Darlene Burk Noreen Burk, Bill Cameron, Carey Carter Nick Butch, David Burns Richard Calidonna, Jim Chase, Andre Caranchio, Frank Brognano. Absent Jennie Chance, Joe ¢ aleara ne = r = Pit ve Ms. Byrne 228 Front: Lisa Cooper, Amber Conner, Mary Ann Conover, Bob Chen, Thomas Corigliano, Bary Cosimeno, Loretta C hilds. Middle: Tony Cimo, Mark Cianfrocco, Judy Cianfrocco, Dave Chmielewski, Paul Chiltokowski, Teresa Coluccio, Marla Coluccio, Sylvia Corkey Mrs. Calicchia 325 Front: Nanette Defrancesco, Tiffany Darr, Judy Cotroneo, Julie Cramp, Milana DeBella, Thesse Dauback, Karen DeSimone, Lauri Currier, Eva Dauback, Melissa Crawford, Terri Demario. Back: Eric Back: Tom Clark, Gary Cingranelli, Joe Ciaccia, Mark Colangelo, Doug Chmielewski, Richard Coriale, Karen Cheney, Karen Coluccio, Mary Ruth Coote. Absent: Paul Chmielewski, Carol Cooney Decker, John Costello, Reggie Cyrus, Paul Darcangelo, Gary Delnero, Tony DeJean, Julius DeSimone, Lori Delvecchio, Barb Dahn, Elizabeth D’ambrosi, Joyce Davis, Andy DeCarolis Ms. Casanova 311 Front; Ned Dowd, Joan Doyle, Elizabeth Doyle, Jeri Dickinson, Mary Lou Dolan, Diana Donai, Lori Dougall, Eleanor Hakic, Diane Draper, Karen Dolan, Rene Dickson. Back: Mark Eggan, Kim Ettinger, Don Durgan, John Doucette, Frank Domenico, Peggy Ms. Cianca 142 Front: Mary Jo Fisher, Bevann Evans, Betty Jo Filey, Terry Flint, Lisa Ferrare, Linda Evans, Kim Flanigan, Barb Evans, Michele Eychner. Back: Jodie Fillipponi, Patricia Finn, Jeff Fitsik, Jim Flick, oo. a + Enos, Sheri Dokken, Mark Eldred, Sebastian Domenico, Tom Esposito, Harry Elver. Absent: Marianna Di Paolo, Anna Dolby, Roger DuPont, Denise Eastup. Shawn Flores, Bruce Finster, Frank Ferlo, Jeff Fallon, Lorn Fergu- son, Kyle Farnsworth. Absent: Paul Falitico, Jamie Farrar, Lorrie Farrar, Libby Feola, Brett Field Mr. Corredine 145 Front: Karen Freeman, Meri Page Gerling, Sandra French, Scott Gardner, Donald Geary, John Frasca, Diana Gallucci, Diane Galluppi, Shelley Fragapane, Laura Froio, Patricia Giannico, Patri- cia Gleba. Back: Lisa Frank, Michael Getty, John Gallaher, Mark Mrs. Cupak 232 ' Front; Sherrie Griffiths, Mary Kay Gromelski, Tracy Hall, Mary Gray, Christine Hall, Lisa Gurley, John Grissiono, Terry Gowett, Lisa Grago, Mark Gualtieri, Valerie Grinnell. Back: Art Hallman, Goetz, Mark Freeman, Paul Goetz, Fred Fowler, Jeffrey Gaffey, Ar- lene Giczkowski, Agnes Gladwin, David Gamboni, Mark George Absent: Laurie Fuller Bob Gorman, Bob Grube, Jim Grifasi, Chris Harney, Don Goodman, Lisa Grasso, Al Guggi, Patti Goodwin, Donna Halupka. Absent: Cathy Harrington, Mark Grifasi, Mike Haunfelner a hn, Mr. DeSantis 214 Front: John Haywood, Joyce Jalynski, Sue Hawkins, Kathy Hedding, Denise Holtz, Brenda Hoehn, Rochelle Hawkins, Paul Hyde. Middle: Lisa Janes, Dawn Hughes, Pat Hurley, Candice Jarosz, Barbara Jarosz, Shelly Hawkins, Lisa Haynes, Kelly Hayner Miss Griffin 202 Front: Caroline Kiepprin, Nancy Jones, Kim Kimmel, Linda Jones, Stephanie Johnson, Kandi Kline, Lynne Jordan, Ruth Kaskoun, Lori Kiser, Donna Kim, Wendy Joyce, Darlene Kirk, Cathy John- Back; Jeff Scott, Mark lodice, Ted Houseman, Mike Huckless, Hen- ry Harry, Lan Herrick, Dan Hickey, Jeff Herber, Tom Iourno, Brent Holmes son, Karen King, Back: Edwin Kindler, Larry Jordan, Kyle Jones, Jim Jarvi, Jim Kelly, Kyle Kimmel, Joe Kelly, Tom Kerin, Leon Johnson, Keith Kessler. Absent: Mike Kenny, Ross Keeping - , os —s © oe tt mae: Mr. Landau 329 Front: Cynthia Lane, Nancy Lombino, Vicki Lodge, Carol Lenaghen, Bobby Kobito, Steve Lippy. Middle: Paul Lambert, Amy Koening, Harry Lewis, Daniel Landry, Anne Levick, Lynn Kolhepp, Rhonda Lichtenberger, Laura Loso, Richard Lane. Back Mrs. Maio 320 Front: Wendy McLoughlin, Jeanette Maggio, Lorrie Matt, Shirley McElhaney, Katie McCabe, Masae McLellan, Nancy McClintock, Lisa Marchwinski, Jean:MacEntee, Dawn Marker, Mary Ann Mar- quette, Lynn Magnanti. Back: James McEwen, Jack Maurer, Jeff Bernard Lubeck, David Longo, Mark Lauer, Brianna Lawter, Gena Leichtman, Pam Lennon, Alonzo Lewis, Albert Lopez. Absent Joanne Korzenski, Janet Livingston, Teresa Labouef, Denise Leffert Martin, Dave McDonald, Joel McGarvey, Mike Macking, John McGarvey, Rick Machanic, Andy Madonia, Russell Martin, Jeff McFadden . y - Mrs. L. Mammone 331 Front: Mary K. Miller, Gwynne Mead, Tammy Mosca, Theresa Mer- chant, Jocelyn Moselle, Laurie Militello, Billie Jo Megerell, Lynn Money, Karen Morgan, Betty Mizgala. Back: Mike Mokry, John m s Mr. Mazzaferro 302 Front: Rick Nicholas, Christopher Olney, Steve Nardozza, Mark Neidig, Sharon Mounts, Tim Nellenbach. Middle: Kim Nosel, Mar- cia Moshier, Linda Northrup, Wendy Northrup, Linda Mullin, Kathleen O’Donnell, Christine Nickerson, Roger Noone. Back Miller, Mark McMonagle, Tom Medlin, Mike Mortis, Frank Mellace, John Mecca, Mike Montalbano, David Moonan. Absent Robin Mortis, Keith Morrow, Jerome Moses Scott O’Connell, Kyle Mumpton, Andrew Olney, Kevin Newton, Paul Olney, Galen Nephew, Douglas Noxon. Absent: Trina Moyer, Dawn Newman Miss Melick 333 Antoinette Pacicca, Paula Peaslee, Sue Orr, Marie Petrucci Liz Page, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, Patty Peknik, Stacy Peck, Sherri Peck, Patty Peters, Pam Petrie, Debbie Palaka, Kathy Perry. Back Doug Parker, Jim Orr, Tim O’Meara, Dean Pearson, Tom Parry, Mr. Mickler 224 Front: Mary Pino, Denice Pratt, Tina Pisano, Bonnie Platt, Francis Porter, Jeffrey Race, Michelle Pinti Joseph Putrello, Steven Pierce, Robert Pinti, Fiore Polera. Back: Debra Pugh, Dalia Ramos, Lisa Greg Palmer, David Owen, Joe Ott, Ed Parker, Doug Pendorf. Ab sent: Lisa Peterpaul, Jamie Pelton, Janet Pelton, Doug Pelton, Joe Payne Plumley, Jewel Rambo, Elaine Rambo, Edward Rakowski, David Pettinelli, Greg Pless, Todd Race, Christopher Plumley, John Provenzano, Rodger Potocki, Todd Pinti. Absent: Dawn Plumley Cat ice ge Ss _ 6) ear es Ms. Miller 136 Front: Roberta Rapke, Renee Rosch, Kim Rossi, Renee Rollins, Amy Rich, Roy Rardin, Joe Roser, Tim Regan, William A. Rossi. Middle Colleen Reilly, Kirsten Reiner, David Rizzo, David Rivera, Frank Mrs. Moselle 314 Front: Chris Salisbury, Kevin Russell, Joe Rubino, Doug Savoy, Kelly Sarbaugh, Pat Schuler, Primo Sabatini, David Sansenbach Middle: Mary Ann Salce, Frank Sauermann, Beth Ryan, Mike Sanzone, Richard Safarz, Joe Schillaci, Ed Schwartz, Steve Sawicki, Ripa, Robert Raymond, Bruce Randle, Chris Reynolds, William P Rossi. Back: Tom Regan, Joseph Rappa, Alan Ringland, Scott Rice, Ratha Reynolds, Kate Rohland, Marc Ross Israel Sanchez. Back: Sam Sanzone, Kevin Seiple, Mike Secor, Scott Russell, Dusty Rowland, Mike Rovall, Joyce Schultz, Pam Schuler, Maria Schofield. Absent: Cathy Sacco Mr. Newman 144 Front: Robert Sherwood, Jeff Smith, Lynn Service, Cathy Skea Middle: Sheri Smaldon, Renee Seymour, Jackie Setrin, Penny Skaehill, Karen Sherwood, Cheryl Smith, Aprile Sharpe, Leslie Smith, Diane Sipma, Christie Sessions. Back: Gail Sjoblom, Teresa Mrs. M. Rich 335 Front; Richard Stropp, Larry Tarazano, James Steinkirchner, Jeff Streifert, Holly Steagall, Tracy Sterling, Leslie Swancott, Angela Tallarino, Deborah Stephan, Mary Suleski, Dan Swinney. Back p ‘ 2 Sjoblom, Geoff Shulkin, Chris Simons, Joe Serino, Tom Serino, John Smith, Gertrude Schitz, Betty Scuzz, Rebecca Smith, Deborah Smith. Absent: Derek Skidmore, Beverly Smith Mark Spadafora, Joe Stutler, Scott Stephan, Phil Spoor, Tom Swerdan, Matt St. Thomas, Jim Souva, Jack Sykes, Tom Tallarino, Eric Stivers. Absent: Brian Snyder, Cindy Stolo, Jeff Sutton Mr. Ruby 321 Front: Chris Troutman, Scott Tardugno, Tony Tardugno, Dan Toepp, Brad Taylor. Middle: Carol Toczek, Kim Troutman, Chris Thayer, Manuel Tavares, Mike Thomas, Bill Thacker, Bill Tuttle, Doug Turner, Joe Tomassi. Back: Linda Turner, Barb Tefft, Lori Mrs. Sorrentino 146 Front: Gina Versace, Kelly VanWagenen, Bonnie Watson, Sue Washburn, Sharon Vittorello, Kellie Walsh, Michele Vescio, Debbie Waite, Bob Voelcker, Randy Ward. Back: Pat Varano, Chris Treonze, Diane lrophia, Robin Taylor, Darrell Thomas, Steve Thomas, Mike Terenzetti, Harry Lipschitz, Ross Tuzzolino, Frank Tardugno. Absent: Tito Taylor, Karen Tomaino Verrenti, Stephanie Vickers, Lee Uvanni, Lynne Waterman, Mi- chelle Venneau, Dan Voelker, Ed Walker, David Washington, Tom Urtz, Pat Waters . - ve Mrs. Viviani 135 ont: Tom Wills, Sue Welch, Lisa Wheeler, Lisa Willis, Missy Young, Debbie Weston, Eileen Weeks, Valerie Wood, Jeff Wells, Wendy Wuthrich. Back; Dan Williams, Tom Zbiegien, David Win- Mr. Renzi 218 Karen Flanders, Sandra Reilly, Lydia Kan, Judy Hallenbeck, Jack Bentley, Julia Smith, Cynthia Vetrone, Joe Shear ner, Mike Zbiegien, Bob Wolff, Mark West, Bill Wolff, Mark Weeks, Scott Wittman, Mark Zakala, Jeff Wilkerson, Brian Woodard, Jill Williams 16) Mrs. Hilow 234 Mark Bratge, Donna Crescenzi, Paul Van Slyke, Tina Toft, Felicia Riolo, Michael Agnone, Chuck Grimm Maria Orbinati, Secretary Albert Krup, President Sophomore Class Politicians The R.F.A. Sophomore Class Officers would like to thank teachers, parents, and fellow students for giv- ing their help and co-operation in the following projects which have been held this year: Our float competition, carwashes, dances, slave auction, and all other class-related activities. All of the Officers, along with our advisor, Mr. Jacobowitz, have given much time and effort for our class this year. We hope future class officers and par- ticipants will follow our example for the Class of 1982’s remaining two years here at R.F.A. Rene Blasi, Treasurer = Mr. Adey 201 Front: Michael Alther Baptiste, Sheree Balcavage Albert, Agosto, Shelley Barber, Middle Abel, Barnett, Barber, Colleen Carolyn Anna Lisa Carolyn Cynthia Thomas Barber, Michael Mrs. Austin 128 John Bereza, Michael Blinn, Andre Bertrand, Pat Bentley, Edward Bator, Barone, Charles Beckwith, Middle: James Bidwell, June Bendfeldt, Amy Bartell, Kimberly Bath, Rene Blasi, . ee “Se 24 7 y , -eY gt ry ¢ “ Front Elaine : aS aa ee dD - Fe eof igh z,Z Alquire, Howard Annis, Jill Atkins, Michael Baker, John Ballard, Steve Aldrich, Raymond Barrett. Back: David Barnard, Terri Austin, Jeff Amidon, Joe Amidon, James Barbato, Mark Anderson, Thomas Bailey, Anthony Angoti, Michael Badoloto Barbara Beede, Deborah Basham, Patricia Bennett. Back: Robert Beckwith, Mark Blocher, Bob Bialobreski, Leonard Benedetto, Ian Billings, Todd Blood. Absent: Timoth y Bates, Donna Beall, Gary Bielby , re «(Fy : ee ? ng ae . Mr. Bloomquist 307 Front: Adrianne Briggs, Polly Boshart, Angela Burton, Kathy Brandel, Colleen Brady, Denise Borruso, Eric Brantingham, Kirk Cadrette, Ralph Calvani, David Cadrette, David Brown, Eric Mr. Boardman 221 Front: Robert Causey, Steven Carman, Anna Catalano, Darleen Car- ney, Eileen Carney, Tracy Chamberlain, Amy Carrier, Shari Car- penter, David Carollo, John Castro, Lynne Castro, Jill Campanaro Back: Mr. Boardman, Susan Caron, Sandra Carro, Ron Cardwell, Brechbill. Back: Gary Bottini, James Brown, Mike Caifa, Chris Burke, Don Boulerice, Amy Bruce, Bill Bristol, Lisa Brundage, Cur- tis Bryant, Ron Bunal, Dale Burgin Mike Carro, Frank Cania, Derrick Cameron, Eric Centro, Darren Carter, James Chance, Kelley Carrier, Keith Campbell, Joe Cascarano, Scott Carpenter. Absent: Raymond Campbell Mr. Campola 207 Front: Tim Clark, Danielle Clarke, Christy Cihocki, Debbie Cole Marisa. Ciccotti, Cathy Chapman, Lisa Cleckner. Middle: Donna Colangelo, Christy Colangelo, Kim Ciotti, Jackie Chmielewski Cheri Chase, Debbie Colp, Donna Chiles, MaryLou ( hilkotowsky, Mrs. Clancy 120 Dan Danti, Joe Corigliano, Mike Correia, Bill Corr, Laurie Croasdale, Pam Corgliano, Marcia Davidson, LuAnn D’amore, Mary Danti, Lauri Crawford, Diane Danielski. Back: Scott 4 Eliz Chiles. Back: Charles Collins, Robert Christie, Mike Colangelo, Raleigh Chilton, Manny Clothakis, Fred Chiles, John Cignarale ibsent: Deanna Christie, Laurie Clark, Dave Colangelo Dangerfield, Gary Czerski, Mark Daniello, Sal Costello, George Coppola, Charlie Currier, Everett Cronizer, Audrey Cupples, Shei- la Countryman. Absent: Bill Croucher, Lela Cull He Pra ye 7 ir Ms. Coughlin 301 Front: Laurie DePasquale, Angela DePasquale, Janine Dickinson, Shari Diamond, Bonnie Dekin, Deanna DeFrancesco, Dean Dickinson. Middle: Joe DeBlasiss, Bill DeCarolis, Tim Davis, David Delpico, Diana DeMatteo, Curtis Dewey, David DiBari, Janice Miss DiMarco 125 Front: Kathy Donovan, Alison Duesler, Colleen Dowd, Constance Dorn, Belinda Ellingsworth, Denise Doucette, Kathleen Doyle Middle: Leonard Edge, Kerry Dolan, Sue Ehrenfried, Shari Dougall, Steve Edick, Frederick Drake, Rebecca Dutcher, Ruth Durgan, Ka- Destito. Back: Carrie Destito, Jay DiMaggio, Jeff Delutis, Aaron Da- vis, Deon Dittimus, Dorothy DeLong, Sue DeBonzo. Absent: Steven DeHimer, Maurice Dittimus, Geselle DeMatteo, Rene Denton ren Dupont. Back: Robert Doty, Robert Dorn, Michael Edwards, Thomas Duell, Shaun Edick, Pennell Eckert, Terrance Dolan. Ab sent; Lauri Drake gS Ste coe ' oo — Mr. Durgee 121 Front; Steve Feldman, Ted Ferlo, Bruce Entelisano, Vincent Fiorenza, Joseph Fiorenza, Viginia Fitch, JoAnn Filey, Lori Esposito, Bronwyn Field, Sharon Feldman, Richard Ferrucci, Joe Ferrare, Joe Feole, Barb Entelisano. Back: Daryl Ferguson, Patricia ’ Mr. Gannon 12A Front: Gina Giachetti, Ann Maria Froio, Donna Fox, Mark Fuller, Joel Gallagher, Dawn Gadwaw, Susan Gallagher, Patty Gemedscheiw, Lori Gawarecki, Pamela Getman. Back: Denise = “ae Fenton, Sally Fontana, Dion Fields, Thomas Fitzgerald, Foster Fahey, Dominic Fields, Patricia Enos, JoAnn Finn, Richard Eseh, Bill Falk, David Fiore, Charles Enfinger, Jeff Flick Frazier, Steven Giglotti, Mike Fuller, Jim Garofolo, John Gerace, Ward Gillette, Scott Gobrick, Kent Furry, Garce Ganett, Robin Fuller Mr. Giamporcaro 205 Front: Justine Gubbins, Jean Harney, Kelly Gorman, Linda Gorman, Sue Hackert, Leslie Groff, Andrea Gromelski, Jill Goetz, Sandy Goetz, Chris Graves, Gina Grasso, Chris Gullo, Kevin Haber, Jeff Gualandi. Back: Fred Goodman, Joel Guy, Patty Mr. Giardino 209 Front: Tracy Hoffmeister, Ricky Haynes, Gail Hoffman, Laura Hill, Michelle Holdbrook, Dawn Havens, Karen Henry, Mike Hayden, Frederick Henze. Back: Mary Hluska, Paul Harrington, Joseph ie « “= sen, John Grogan, Mark Hall, Sheldon Harrison, Craig Guy, Gary Hammond, Jim Hall, John Grider, Chris Hackett, John Grant, Mike Hall Hojnacki, James Harris, Terri Haynes, Russell Hayes, Thomas Herber, Dale Hedding, Pat Hetherington, David Harris, Raul Hernandez, William Hoffmeister - — Mr. Gifford 12B Front: Jill Hunt, Danalia Husband, Joanne Johnson, Kristine Hurd, Karen Hughes. Middle: Steve Jackson, Sue Hovey, Tracey Hull, Ju- lie Hughes, Anna lozzo, Joy Hugo, Charles Hunt. Back: Thomas Howard, Keith Hugo, Jim Hyde, Charles House, Duane Howery, Mr. Hayes 322 nt: Lori Joyce, Laurie Knoblock, Donna Lattanzio, Pauline Kirk, Doris Landry, Laura Kesselman Stacy Kline, Kathleen Kalin, Ju- dith Kipfer, Mary Kaskoun, Kristine Jones, Karen Kehoe, Theresa LaGasse. Back: Frank Lamandia, David Kelley, Edward LaMonica, ae ae we Marty Howard, Ken Irvin, Herman Johnson, Bill Holzberger Jarvi, Jeff Kanungnit Johnson, Michael Jeror, James Absent Janes Christopher Klara, Francis LaMont, James Laughinghouse, Doug- las Kondella, Stephen Jones, Angelica Knowles, Theodore Kistner, Jay Lauber. Absent: Darrell Leach Mr. Jacobowitz 13A Front: Kelly Lewis, Ann Marie Lovett, Dina Lerman, Maria Mal- tese, Robin Marineau, Stephanie Luke, Barrie Marcellus, Ramona Lloyd, Debbie Lyau, Chris Lorusso. Middle: Maria Orbinati, Kathy Mallard, Tim Lince, Mike Lovett, Richard Lusby, Mike Lucchesi, Mr. Kenny 105 Front: Steve Matt, Tom Matt, Christopher Matteson, Michele Mitchell, Farah Mason, Lesa Martineau. Back: Michael Masucci, Dean Litchenberger, Dana Mansfield. Back Jack Libertino, Al Krup, Rick Lucas, Jeff Lyons, James Lee, Tim Longway, Lincoln Marks. Absent: Kurt Loson, Tina Lounello, Barbara Macentee, Val- erie Mantelli, Mark Malorzo John Martini, Robert Marlar, Cathy Mastraccio, Renee Martin Mr. Kunkel 310 Front: Betty McGrath, Cheryl Mellon, Pamela Mazzacua, Jannine McEwen, Denise Mercurio, Julie Mead, Tina McDaniel, Lorri Mercurio, Marie Medick, Ivene McCoy, Linda Melnick, Susan McDonough. Back: Randall Mazzacua, Ronald Mennecke, Ronald Mr. Landset 152 Front: Kelly Murphy, Carol Murphy, Lynda Mortis, Maria Montalbano, Renee Metzger, Kelly Monette. Middle: Antony Millington, Craig Mumpton, Debbie Miskell, Cliff Mezza, Doug McMichael, Garrett Mead, William McCormick, Peter Merchant, Sean McLaughlin, John McCaffrey, Orin McDermid, Edward Mehl, Lawrence McKito. Absent: Jodi McChargue, Tracy McMahon Monroe, Dean Montopoli, David Modey, Kathy Morrow. Back Dale Mishler, Maria Migliori, Dawn Mizer, Nancy Murling, Ro- berta Morrell, Faith Miller - 2s - +. Mr. Martinez 101 Front: Michelle Nagurney, Maria Nouola, Donald Nichols, Jim Norman, Donald Nemecek, James Olney, Linda O'Neal, Leslie Noreli. Middle: Jackie Orbinati, Liz Nuccio, Deirdre Nagy, Chris Newton, Kim Nellenbach, Reyne Nasto, Theresa O’Connell, Valer- Miss Osborne 152 Front: Ann Peroni, Carol Pallas, Lisa Pettinelli, Beth Panara, Dana Pierce, Lynn Pantzer, Lee Palermiti, Randy Pelton, Jeff Panara, Ed Petrucci. Back: Lisa Page, Dawn Perry, Linda Ott, Randy Pallas, Jim ie Noone, Debbie Netzband. Back: Jeff Netzinger, William Olney, John Nagurney, Michael O’Connor, William Newberry, Scott No- lan, S cott Olney, Dale Occhipinti Perkins, Paul Pelton, John Passacantando, Jim Pekarski, Pasqualetti, Eric Phillips, Scott Parsons. Absent: Lisa Pacicca John Mrs. Petrucci 223 Patty Pratt, Tisia Procopio, Steven Puma, Beverly Prosser, Steve Preputnik, Rhonda Pycior, Mary Beth Portley. Middle: Pam Platis, Ty Prince, Chris Pomilio, Bill Pritchard, Randy Prosser, Jim Potocki, Luke Pomilio, Diane Pina. Back: Jamie Pomilio, Karla Mrs. Rossi 106 Front; Bridget Reid, Roger Retzlaff, Vincent Ragonese, Ann Reader, Margaret Riedel, Maria Raygo, Shelley Reilly, Lorine Reilly, Kath- leen Randall, Neal Randle, Anne Quinn. Back: Diane Rabidou, Chaiyapor Reynolds, William Reckentine, John Riemondy, Betty Pomilio, Parrish Puente, Laurie Puglio, Nancy Pierce, Lori Pugh, Pam Pierce. Absent: Doug Piersma, Dennis Plumley, Rhonda Pycior Riggleman, Kevin Quentin, Alex Recchio, Mark Richards, Robert Richie, Riccardo Reeves, Robert Ripp, John Regan. Absent: Marie Raulli, Brenda Reader, Nick Riolo Ms. Scharf 327 Front: Susan Samad, Debra Sanchez, Jill Rolewicz, Susan Savak, Lynda Rolston, Anna Beth Roberts, Rose Marie Robley, Shelly Romleski, Joann Roehm, June Roehm, Kim Savoy, Cathy Russell Back: Bonnie Ryan, Paula Rubino, Rhonda Rotach, Andy Savoie, Mr. Smith 216 Front: Robert Shugrue, Bill Seigler, Steve Sezna, Charlie Selover, Mark Schofield. Middle: Robin Secor, Mary Sheen, JoAnn Schipano, Jean Seigler, Katrina Schaller, Marianne Shepard, Steve Dan Rivera, Jeanine Robertson, Tom Rolka, Dean Rivera, Bill Rob- ertson, Vito Sanzone, Gary Sauer. Absent: Lisa Rizio, Jeff Robison, Pat Rooney, Marie Sanzone, Gina Rossi Scherer. Back: Dale Seigler, Mike Shackelford, Dave Semo, Eric Schryer, Bernie Shannon, Ricky Sherwood, Steve Sidway. Absent Lisa Scalero, Andrea Seymour, Francis Simiele, Susan Seaton Mr. Swartout 308 Front: Denise Stagner, Denise Sonustun, Darlene Sonustun, Ayesha Smith, Mary Skibitzki, Christina Spada, Isabelle Squadrito Middle: Sally Smaldon, Cindy Skrhak, Sheila Smith, Munda Mrs. Tanny 104 Front: Kelly Sunderland, Kathy Stivers, Ann Strany, Harry Sykes, April Stasio, Lisa Sterpka, Paulette Steele, Robin Stirpe, Gina Tallarino, Jodi Tagliaferri, Mary Swarts. Back: Joel Tamburino, Staneck, Cheryl Smith, Michele Spohn, Dawn Sjoblom. Back Authur Smolinski, Michael Stachnik, James Smith, Thomas Smith, Peter Spina, Wayne Spoor, Mark Southard. Absent: Wendy Snyder Scott Smith, Jim Sweet, Brett Staple, Jay Swancott, Jerry Stewart, Kurt Staple, Steve Swancott, Shaun Sutton, Ricky Sticca, Robert Start Mr. Terenzetti 130 Front: Joe Trousdale, Becky Theall, Lenny Tardugno, Kathy Tucker, John Thompson, Joe Tenace, Dale Trexler Middle: Brian Thomas, Mike Thomas, Roxanne Tebo, Dori Tauroney, April Tomasik, Lori Mrs. A. Tidd 102 Front: Brenda Turner, Tracy VanWagonen, Pam Uvanni, Peggy Tuzzolino, Angela Vinci, Renee Underwood, Louann Viscosi, Ka- ren Voeckler, Kris Voelker, Laura VanSlyke, Angela Varano, Robin Thomas, Donna Tessien, Lance Tardugno, John Tavares. Back Vinnie Thompson, Bob Taylor, Mark Treonze, Carman Thompson, John R. Thompson, Bob Targosz, Miles Thompson, Cindy Tibbett Turley. Back: Bill VanPatten, Debbie Urbanski, Beth Vittorello, Phil Verrenti, Mark VanDresar, Bruce VanVechten, Jack Turner, Mike Vanderhoof, John VanSlyke, Jay Valentine, Tim Underwood, Guy Ventura Absent: Susan Valade € @_§ 4« tay Mr. West 227 Front: Barbara Vogt, Anne Whelton, Martha White, Laura Welfel, Terry Welch, Joan Welker, Sheila Waters, Jean Welker, Tammy R Watson, Tammy J. Watson, Alison White, James Wells, Francis Mrs. Zarnock 103 . Front: Brian Winterbottom, Paul Wills, Walter Williams, Robert Wilson, Dan Woodley, David Winberg. Middle: Nancy Wikiera, Wendy Wood, Valerie Yourdon, Andria Wilson, Sue Witchley, aa a White Back: Lee Weismuller, Bill Welfel, Jim Watts, David Webb, Thomas Walda, Joseph Vogel, Dean Waters, David Wedlock, Steve White, Brian Whittman, Jeffery W. Wagner. Absent: Bruce Waller, Craig Ward, Lori Westcott Mercia Wickham, Robert Wood. Back: Fred Wolcott, Dean Wynne, Fredric Wilson, Daniel Zanon, David Wilson, Peter Winfrey, Da- vid Zawisza, Steve Wittmann. Absent: Shawn Young, Paul Worlock, Dan Wilkes. a af = ve ee Pes e) ; XS o Cue e wi i at se | ‘th y IN: “3 X: AE is We are Santa’s elves, filling Santa’s shelves CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Gimme that ball I'm a Senior iss Americas The RFA Radio Club is made up of students who are interested in the radio communication service in Ham Radio. Club members recognize that amateur radio exists as a public service providing emergency and other voluntary, non-commerical communica- tions. Amateurs also have proven an ability to ad- vance the radio art as well as to enhance internation- Mr. Haunfelner, Manager Book Store Front: Dale Burgin, Dave Winberg, Vaughn Combs, President; Jon Botler, Jay Lauber, Bob Matteson. Back: Charly Selover, Chris Powell, Dan Alder, Frank Polera, Chai Reynolds, Doug Monroe, Robert Christie, Guy Ventura, Mr. Youskevich, Advisor. Absent: Joe Little, Chuck Spindler, Kevin Newton al goodwill. Amateur radio operators form a pool of trained radio operators ready to meet the needs of our country. The primary activities of the members of the radio club involve communication throughout the world from our well-equipped Ham Radio Shack located in Room 154. Our Radio Shack is available to all valid ham license holders to use any period of the day in which they are free. Mr. Renzi is the advisor. BSI Front: John Wikiera, Hollie Kehoe, Terry Van Wagenen, Julie Smith, Sharon Whooten, Cindy Vetrone, Kelly Dolan, Judy Hollenbeck. Row 2: Cheryl Vetrone, Sharon Wells, John William, Joe Shear, Kathy Knudsen, Sandy Reilly. Row 3: Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Carrie Ventura, Cathy Warcup, Rick Chrysler, Debbie Ludlow. Row 4: K. Bridget Johnson, Jack Bentley, Bonnie Granieri. Mr. Renzi is the advisor Chess Club The Chess Club, under the direction of Mr. Gray, competes in interscholastic competitions throughout the area. Front: Karl Lauber, Tim Lince, Mike Kahofer, Kathy White, Bill Lince. Back Mary Galanti, Debbie Ludlow, Pat Laforge, Randy Brooke, Derrick Cameron. Absent: Joe Little, Joe Galanti, Joe Koziarz Media Club The Media Club is an indispensable group which is responsible for the delivery of AV equipment all over the school, every period, every day. Other members work with the books in the Media Center. Their service benefits both students and teachers. The ad- visors are Mr. Galin and Mrs. Beam. Front: Joe Rubino, Kathy White, Middle Scott Russell, Sherry Smith, Rosa Cabral, Scott Carpenter, Lin Reynold. Back: Frank Lamont, John Tavares, Judy Hallenbeck, Joe Shear, Rick Chrysler, Debbie Ludlow Front: Mike Lacey, Marty Lanigan, Scott Stephens, Linda Hoehn, Kim Cadrette, Vicki Gualtieri, Gina Bottini, Donna Angelo, Tracy Albert. Row 2: Gary Skwarek, Jose Velez, Willie Evans, Bill Lux, Jon Sears, Chris Froio, Mike Bartlett, Daryl Alessi, Jon Williams Tony Fragapane. Row 3: Robert Breton, Larry Northup, Tim Rich- ardson, Sue Brinkman, Mike Mulkey, Karen Flanders, Roger Panara, Tricia May, Tracey Vandeveer, Leslie Prossner, Danica Wilhelm. Row 4: Glenn Bolyston, Tary Vanderpool, Lori Kaplan, Cathy Voelcker, Bernie Froio, Richie Bottini, Mark Rabe, Karen Valentine, Doug Watson, Donna Crescenzi. Row 5: Spero Haritatos, Johnita Barkauskas, Kelly Dolan, Lori Biondi, Brenda Hoehn, Dawn Alessi, Patty Barr, Holly Kehoe, Chris Hughes, Sheryl Badolato, Teresa Colucci, Mickey Jones. Row 6: Pete Janzen, Bill Forbes, Ed Cristman, Joyce Davis, Laura Froio, Debbie Simiele, Russell Cook, Leanna Lawter, Tammy Agans, Benny Bottini, Jon Biamonte Checkers Club Student Association Homeroom Representatives Sophomore 120—Lauri Croasdale 301—David DiBari 209—Dawn Havens 322— Karen Kehoe 13A—Barbara McEntee 105—David Martin 101—Leslie Norelli 152—Jeff Panara 223—Luke Pomilio 106— Marie Raulli 216—Lisa Scalero 130—Joseph Tenance 102—Bill VanPatten 227—Francis White 103—Sue Witchley Junior 141—Becky Allyn 304—Kim Bartlett 306—Joan Bousson 228— Mark Cianfrocco 325—Joyce Davis 311—Liz Doyle 142—Linda Evans 145—Laura Froio 232— Mary Gray 214—Brenda Hoehn 202—Lori Kiser 234—Felicia Riolo 329— Anne Levick 320— David McDonald 302—Kyle Mumpton 333—Kathy Parry 224—John Puccio 314—Mary Ann Salce 144—Jackie Setrin 335—Tracey Sterling 321—Diane Trophia 146—Bonnie Watson 135—Valeria Wood Senior 126—Laverne Angell 204—Gina Bottini 303—Sue Brinkman 206—Sharon Christy 225—Russell Cook 123—Bill Draper 211—Michelle Ferrari 234—Brian Kelly 323—Spero Haritatos 324—Celeste Keller 312—Leanna Lawter 328—Lisa Martinez 118—Darla Meyers 207—Roger Panara 305—Leslie Prossner 226—Ken Robinson 218—Bridget Johnson 330—Tony Scalero 203—Selina Schmidt 222— Mark Sutherland 116—Tracey Vandeveer 113—Danica Wilhelm 154—Mary Willson Front: Cindy Vetrone, Sue Seaton, Jerri Dickinson, Jan Pietras ard, Rick Aiello, Steve White, Richard Lucas, Dean Dickinson, Bri- Mike Carro, Janine Dickinson, Shirley McElhaney. Back: Phil Rich- an Winterbottom, James Chance, Pauline Kirk Pep Club Front: Donna Lattanzio, Denise Pratt, Donna Tessien, Robin Briggs, Dave Moody, William Cameron, Randy Pelton, Greg Palmer, Rick Audrey Cupples, Sandy Mantelli, Laura Marks. Middle: Carol Pal- Henze, John Ducette, Bob Sherwood, Berrie Shannon. Absent: Tim las, Cathy Johnson, Pam Platis, Kathy Doyle, Lisa Cardona, Susan O’Meara, Manny Clothakis, Mike Montalbano Hobbs. Back: Richard Lucas, Kyle Farnsworth, Richard Thielke, Pep Band Chorus The Rome Free Academy Cho- rus performs several concerts each year. In addition to its regu- lar Christmas, mid-winter and spring programs in the school auditorium, the singers perform in other schools and at area nurs- ing homes. Chorus members par- ticipate in area All-State and NYSSMA Festivals on a regular basis. The group is under the di- rection of Mr. Rocco Vacca. Chorus members Evelyn Alder, Jill Atkins, Terry Austin, Randy Barber, Kim Bath, Barbara Beede, Mary Beddia, Ed Blackall, Belinda Brown, Deborah Budelman, Rosa Cabral, Christine Cavanaugh, Lori Combs, Barbara Dahn, Scott Dangerfield, Mary Donovan, Maureen Dunn, Larry Fahey, Lori Farrar, Michelle Ferrari, Mary Galanti, Christine Graves, Mary Gray, Scott Gwara, Sue Hackert, Trudy Heburn, Dawn Hughes, Christine Hurd, Bridget Johnson, Roxanne John- son, Paul Lambert, Kim Lamonica, Gena Leichtman, Pam Lennon International Club The International Club is made up of past and present language students wishing to expand their knowledge of the cultures of foreign countries. The advisor of the club is Mrs. Sorrentino; the officers are Patti Clancy, President; Margaret Hopkins, Vice- president; Larry Tarranzano, Secretary; Rich Recchio, Treasurer. The big event of the year is the International Buf- fet Dinner in March. All language students are invit- ed to participate and prepare a food specialty of their language country. Entertainment is provided by each language group. The dinner always proves successful and exciting. The club’s activities during the 1979-1980 school year have included such fundraising activities as can- dy, jewelry, and Christmas Cheeselog sales, a car wash, and a “Friendly” Ice Cream Social. Money earned through these activities will be used for a trip to Canada and or New York in the Spring semester. 112 Beth Maclauchlan, Valarie Mantelli, Jodi McCharque, Susan McDonough, Jeff McFadden, Becky Merrick, Deborah Miskell, William Moonan, Tammy Mosca, Theresa O’Connell, Michael O'Connor, Linda Ott, Patty Pratt, MaryBeth Portley, Mariann Provenzano, Maria Raygo, Sandra Reilly, Phil Richard, Paula Rodriquez, Joann Roehm, Holli Rossi, Kelly Sarbaugh; Ann Marie Straney, Debbie Stevens, Joe Stutler, Dan Swinney, Barbara Tefft, Carol Toczek, Michelle Totaro, Susan Valade, Daniel Voelker, Da- vid Washington, Florence Wilson, Ruth Wilson International Club members Mary Adair, Jim Bidwell, Kathy Brandal, Angela Burton, Rose Cabral, Darlene Carney, Diane Chapman, Mary Lou Chilkatowsky, Tina Cidzik, Richard Chrysler, Patti Clancy, Sheila Countryman, Charles Currier, Mary Danti, Terry Dolan, Connie Dorn, Denise Doucette, Maureen Dunn, Libby Feola, Fred Goodwin, Karen Free- man, Shelly Hawkins, Terri Haynes, Kecia Henderson, Margaret Hopkins, Karen Hughes, Dalia Husband, Karen Kessler, Darlene Kirk, Karen Knowlés, Becky Krackales, Paul Lambert, Ramona Lloyd, Donna Lattanzio, Mike Macking, Laura Marks, Tracy Mazzacua, Tracy McMahon, Maria Migliori, Kelley Monette, Cin- dy Nasetka, Renee Nasto, Liz Page, Tina Pisano, Lori Pitoniak, Anne Quinn, Rick Recchio, Holli Rossi, Kim Savoy, Katrina Schaller, Kim Sellers, Mary Sheen, Cathy Sheen, Denise Sonusten, Ann Straney, Kathy Stivers, Tracy Sterling, Larry Taranzano, Willie Timmins, Bill Tuttle, Clifton Turner, Cindy Vetrone, Chery] Vetrone, April Watson, Mary Ann Shepard, Jean Welker, Lou Ann Viscoci, Mary Welker, Sherry Williams, Lisa Willis, Anne Whelton, Francis White. Front: Bridget Johnson, Leanna Lawter, Donna son, Margaret Hopkins. Back: Karen Flanders, Mike Crescenzi, Melanie Jones, Diane Chapman, Mary Agnone, Andrew Fenton, Brian Kelly, Russ Welker. Middle: Donna Southard, Patti Clancy, Lisa Calabrese, Mark Bratge, Paul Van Slyke Dickinson, Sharon Whooten, Tina Toft, Widget Wil- ‘ Editorial Business Patti Clancy Lisa Cataldo Donna Crescenzi Andy Fenton Lisa Dickinson Chuck Grimm Richelle Edick Valerie Grinnell Karen Flanders Linda Hoehn Margaret Hopkins John Lauri Leanna Lawter Anne Levick Donna Southard Beth MacLachlan Tina Toft Barb Martin Mrs. Hilow Advisor De-O-Wain-Sta Mary Welker Celeste Pasqualetti Danica Wilhelm Felicia Riolo Widget Wilson Sam Sanzone Photographers Kelly Sarbough Mike Agnone Lori Woods Mark Bratge Typists Russ Calabrese Diane Chapman Bridget Johnson Melanie Jones Kathy Perry Cindy Schultz Paul Van Slyke Sharon Whooton Mary Willson Front: Anne Levick, Kelly Sarbough, Felicia Riolo. Middle Valerie Grinnell, Lisa Cataldo, Lori Woods. Back: Danica Wilhelm, Linda Hoehn, Jon Levick, Beth McLachlan, Chuck Grimm Students Exploring Career Knowledge President, Timothy Jaynes; Vice-president, Francis LaMont; Secre- tary, Mary Gray; Assistant Secretary, Linda O'Neal; The 1980 school year marked the second volume of the RFA Knight Times. During the newspaper's two- year existance, each monthly issue has served to in- form RFA students of current and upcoming school events, sports highlights, and to give credit to note- worthy students. In addition, the Knight Times has included feature stories, editorial opinions, and a let- ters column where students may express their ideas. The Knight Times staff would like to express its sincere thanks to its advisor, Margaret Hart. A for- mer employee of the Daily Sentinel, Miss Hart has been invaluable in guiding the staff. Managing editor, Clay K. Hovey News editor, Patrick J. LaForge Layout editor, Mark Brown Sports editor (boys), Randy Troutman Sports editor (girls), Holli Rossi Graphics editor, Karl Lauber Photographer, Mark Brown Business Manager, Vincent Grande Advisor, Margaret R. Hart Reporters and copy readers: Rick Aiello, Rosa Cabral, Liz Camacho, Lee S. Davis, Mary Galanti, Tracey Hull, Becke Merrick, Debbie Miskell, Mary Beth Portley, Bill Reckentine, Peggy Riedel, Vito Sanzone. Distribution staff: Debbie Budelman, Jenine Dickinson, Sue Hovey, Julie Hughes, Kevin Kelly, Paul LaSalle, Larry Reynolds, Shelly Romleski, Joe Shear. SECT Front: Rodney McElrath, Judy Hollenbeck, Kathy White, Linda O'Neill. Back: Frank LaMont, Scott Carpenter, Mike Macking, Mrs. Jackson, Advisor. Absent: Timothy Jaynes, Mary Gray, Susan Samad, Lesley Norelli, Jackie Orbinati, Maria Noyola, Debbie Netzband, Eric Phillips, Scott Russell Front: Jennifer Skogland, Richelle Edick, Jocelyn Moselle, Gina Aquino, Nancy Norelli. Middle: Mark Brown, Mark McMonacle, Mr. Bust, Bonnie Watson, Kathy Hedding. Back: Dawn Davidson, Mark Bratge, Greg Palmer, Diane Trophia, Kelly Van Wagenen, Cindy Allan. Production Photography Art Literary Nancy Norelli Mark Brown Mark McMonagle Doug Noxon Assist. Production Jennifer Skogland Katie McCabe Bonnie Watson Bonnie Watson Mark Bratge Mike Digiovanni Mike Digiovanni Joanne Korzenski Diane Trophia Richelle Edick Richelle Edick Promotion Jocelyn Moselle Gina Aquino Gina Aquino Jocelyn Moselle Greg Palmer Dawn Davidson Katie McCabe Greg Palmer Typing Kathy Hedding Cindy Allen Bonnie Watson Mark Brown Jennifer Skogland Layout Diane Trophia Jennifer Skogland Cindy Allen Mark Brown Mark Bratge Kelly Van Wagenen Mark Brown Advisor Marybeth Loparco Bonnie Watson Mr. Claude Merrill The Knight Spot The Knight Spot is a teaching lab for students counting, display, and maintenance. Each student re- seeking careers or college degrees in business or ceives a high school credit and pre-employment marketing. The Advanced Marketing class operates skills. the store doing the buying, selling, inventory, ac- Bill Joyce Melanie Jones ° a Front: Tina Carrado, Sylvia Corkey, Jewel Rambo, Lisa Doyle. Mid- dle: Meri Paige Gerling, Donna Kim, Julie Smith, Theresa A.F.S. Front: Reyne Nasto, Katrina Schaller, Karen King, Amy Rich, Conney Dorn, Gina Grasso. Middle: Sherry Butters, Dawn David- son, Bill Moonar, Mike Thomas, Dan Hickey, Dave Rizzo, Scott e+. O'Connell, Betty Mizgala. Back: Kathy Morrow, Sandy Reilly, Elaine Rambo. President—Debbie Blackburn Vice-President—Jack Bentley Secretary—Meri Paige Gerling Treasurer—Sandy Reilly O'Connell, Ray Baynard. Back: David Moonan, Tim O’Meara, Jack Bentley, Andrew Olney I spent the fall semester of my junior year in the small farming town of Spring Valley, Minnesota (population 2,600). I lived with the Manley Burmeister family, and of my five new brothers and sisters only Shelley, 15, still lived at home. Although the school was small (550 students, grades 7-12), I was involved in many new activities and found the people very warm and welcoming. I have so many wonderful memories and will always have friends and a second fam- ily in Minnesota because of my A.F.S. ex- perience. Deborah Budelman A.F.S. Exchange Students Hi! My name is Paula Rodrigues. I am from the state of Sao Paulo in Brasil, and I’m living with the Merrick family for the year. I really enjoy this country, especially Rome. Many things are different for me, such as spending a whole day in school! In Brasil I only went to school half a day (7:30 a.m. to noon). In spite of the differences, I have many friends and am enjoying the va- riety of activities that R.F.A. offers. I am happy to be singing with the A Capella Choir. Also, it is super to be part of the Var- sity Volleyball Team. Living in the U.S. is a wonderful oppor- tunity for me to learn about another cul- ture, people, and customs. I know this ex- perience will be important to me throughout my life. Rome and R.F.A. will always be part of my happiest memories. My thanks to everyone who made it pos- sible for me to come here, especially my Brasilian and American families and A.F.S. Love, Paula Rodrigues Orchestra The Rome Free Academy Orches- tra performs concerts throughout the year for students at the elemen- tary schools in Rome as well as for the general public. Violin Cindy Briggs Laurie Capponi Michelle Ferrari Cheryl Vetrone Margaret Hopkins Nanette DeFrancesco Lisa Grasso Shari Diamond Frank Cania Betty McGrath Peggy Riedel Janine Dickinson Shelly Romleski Nancy Pierce Raleigh Chilton Paul Wills Kathy King Flute Kelly Hayner Pam Lennon Lisa Frank Clarinet Colleen Reilly Connie Dorn Oboe Sherri Butters Kathy Kalin Bassoon Wendy Wood Viola Joseph Gwara Scott Gwara Aaron Davis Cello Mary Kay Rossi Ed McDermid Members of the Orchestra may also participate through audition, for the Area-All-State Orchestra, the NYSSMA Conference, and the school musical. The director is Mrs. Mary Ellen Vacca. Julie Smith Tuba Rebekah Merrick Rick Thielke Cindy Vetrone French Horn Mike Thomas David Moonan Roy Maitland Ed Lim Kurt Staple Bass Clarient Bass Lydia Kan Tom Kerin Saxophone Al Krup Joe Schillaci Trumpet Bonnie Watson Tim O'Meara Norma Young Chuck Spindler Audrey Cupples David Harris Percussion Tom Rolka Mike Montalbano Trombone Mark Pick Ben Baldanza Andy Taylor Mike Thomas Tympani Alan Davis Derrick Cameron CEO CON NO CMCC CUMC CMG OSCE CC CEO Oe J we ‘Vw V“—w wwe weyvvwewwvvvwyv WF we Concert Band The Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Her- bert Geller, consists of 85 talented music students. The band, which performs throughout the year starting in September, has had an outstanding year and continues to be a vital part of the music curriculum. Front Marcia Davidson Sue Hobbs Carol Pallas Bonnie Graneiri Lisa Cardona Kris Jones Tisia Procopio Donna Lattanzio Joanie Doyle Row 2 Ruth Kaskoun Colleen Dolan Barbara Vogt Lisa Cleckner Robin Taylor Cathy Johnson Row 3 Deanna DeFrancesco Donna Fessian Maria Orbinanti Denise Pratt Sandy Mantelli Cathy Morrow Christy Cichocki Sue Seaton Denise Duchette Cathy White Deb Sanchez Grace Gantt Pam Platis Scott Gobrick Dan Hickey Mike Badolato Gina Grasso David Lee Rick Lucas Mary Sheen Lori Joyce John Duchette Robin Briggs David Delpico Mark Hluska Jack Bentley Jim Olney Row 4 Tom Lane Mike Edwards Pam Mazzacua Mark Schofield Darren Carter John Isbister Charles Collins Don Nemecek Rick Flenze David Moody Joanne Finn Cathy Doyle Paul Pelton Fred Goodman Kyle Farnsworth Bernie Shannon Chris Irvine Dennis Sexton Bernie Marcoccia Bill Falk Greg Palmer Bill Cameron Sue Caron Bob Sherwood Jim Hyde John Riemondy Scott Smith Ed Kindler Dale Hedding Ben Baldanza Sherry Butters Derrick Cameron William Cameron Wendy Coulson Audrey Cupples Alan Davis Constance Dorn Elizabeth Doyle Maureen Dunn Susan Ehrenfried Lisa Frank David Harris Kelley Hayner Kathleen Kalin Lydia Kan Pam Lennon Edward Lim Stephen Lippy Mike Montalbano David Moonan Jocelyn Moselle John O'Donnell Timothy O’Meara Leslie Prossner Colleen Reilly Amy Rich Tom Rolka William Rossi Joseph Schillaci Charles Spindler Andrew Taylor Richard Thielke Lee Uvanni Bonnie Watson Wendy Wood Norman Young Adrianne Briggs Lisa Cardona Susan Caron Darren Carter Christine Cihocki Lisa Cleckner Charles Collins Marcia Davidson Deanna Defrancesco David Delpico Colleen Dolan Joan Doyle Kathy Doyle Michael Edwards William Falk Kyle Farnsworth Joanne Finn Grace Gantt Scott Gobrick Fred Goddman Patricia Goodwin Bonnie Granieri Gina Grasso Dale Hedding Karl Hein Frederick Henze Daniel Hickey Mark Hluska Michael Hluska Susan Hobbs James Hyde Chris Irvine John Isbister Cathy Johnson Kristine Jones Lori Joyce Ruth Kaskoun Stacy Kline Theresa Lagasse Thomas Lane Donna Lattanzio Ricardo Lucas Sandra Mantelli Bernard Marcoccia Laura Marks Lincoln Marks Pamela Mazzacua Wendy McLoughlin David Moody Kathy Morrow Deborah Nagy Donald Nemecek James Olney Maria Orbinati Carol Pallas Gregory Palmer Paul Pelton Jeannine Petell Pamela Platis Denice Pratt Lisia Procopio John Riemondy Mark Schofield Suzanne Seaton Dennis Sezton Mary Bridgett Sheen Robert Sherwood Scott Smith Robin Taylor Joseph Tenace Donna Tessien John Doucette Denise Doucett Kathy White Michael Badolato Jack Bentley Edwin Kindler Lori Kiser James Lee Deborah Sanchez Bernie Shannon Marching Band The Rome Free Academy Marching Band high- lights the football season with their dazzling half- time performances. The band is composed of 150 stu- dents including the outstanding flag majorettes, baton majorettes and the color guard. The 1979-80 Marching Band had a most successful season and was led by drum major, Bill Cameron, and directed by Mr. Herbert Geller. — a Kneeling: Laurie Van Syke, LuAnn D’Amore. Back: Bill Moonan, Bridget Johnson, Widget Wilson Baton Majorettes Flag Majorettes Debbie Hojnacki, Stephanie Luke Front: Donna Kim, Joyce Schultz, Janine Dickinson. Middle: Tina Carrado, Betty McGrath, Shelly Romleski. Back: Darlene Kirk, Danica Wilhelm, Cheri Christy, Ann Reader. Mrs. Katie Rolka and Mrs. Louise Lerman coached the majorettes Wind Ensemble The Wind Ensemble is a per- forming group made up of forty talented instrumentalists. The En- semble, under the direction of Herbert Geller, performs at con- certs throughout the year and has earned a reputation for its excel- lence. Front: Colleen Reiley, Connie Dorn, Sherry Butters, Kathy Kalin, Amie Rich, Wendy Coulson, Maureen Dunn, Lisa Frank, Pamela Lennon, Kelley Hayner. Row 2: Lee Uvanni, Steve Lippy, Lisa Doyle, Wendy Wood, Lydia Kan, David Moonan, Ed Lim, Audrey Cupples, Norma Young, Leslie Prossner, Bonnie Watson Union Brass Ben Baldanza, David Moonan, Rick Thielke, Ed Lim, Tim O’Meara Kline Joe Schillaci. Row 3: Dennis Sexton, Tom Rolka, David Harris, Tim O’Meara, Ben Baldanza, Mike Thomas, Alan Davis, Dale Hedding, Bill Cameron, Rick Thielke. Back: Mr. Herbert Geller, Mike Montalbano, Mark Peck, Derrick Cameron ‘ Black History Front: Clifton Turner, Back: Willie Timmons, Karen Thompson, Jeff Lyons. Can this be Mark Bartlett? Homecoming Weekend Homecoming weekend was a great success. Thursday night a bon fire and a car smash were held to start things off with a bang. Friday night the RFA foot- ball Team obliterated Proctor 55- 0. The float competition, with an Olympics theme, was won by the sophomore’ class. Tracey Vandeveer was crowned Fall Homecoming Queen. Joe Serino was her escort. Tracey’s court and their escorts included Linda Hoehn and Bernie Froio, Carrie Milotte and Mike Bartlett, Tricia May and Roger Panara, and Tere- sa Colucci and Mickey Jones. Ms. Vandeveer and her court reigned at the Homecoming Dance, “All of My Love’’, on Saturday evening. Sunday afternoon the annual Powderpuff Football Game was held with the sopho- more and junior girls against the senior girls. The game ended in a tie. As usual the guys did a fine job of cheerleading! Front: Sandy Burke, Tary Vanderpool, Clifton Turner, Karen Colluccio, Todd Marshall. Row 2: Patti Goodwin, Sandy Mantelli, Velda Clark, Patty Coughlin, Geselle DeMatteo, Linda Northrup, Jose Velez. Row 3: Mary Ruth Coote, Terry Grimm, Farah Mason, Debbie Palaka, Kelly Dolan, Mike Granberry, Howie Brittain. Row 4: Diane Clark, Sue Orr, Holly Stegall, Heather Kahler, Mark Bai- ley. Row 5: Nanette Francisco, Nancy McClintoc, Wendy McLoughlin, Mike Bath, Mike Cockerham, Julie Smith, Cindy Vetrone. Block R Front: Tom Bailey, Willie Timmons, Jim Peterson, Jeff Lyons, Mary Conover. Row 2: Sue Palinski, Jill Nicolson, Mary Kaskoun, Debbie Otis, Joyce Jalynski, Theresa Colucci. Row 3: Billy DeCarlos, Mark Blair, Kelly Steagall, Pam Goetz, Jeannine Petell. Row 4: Mark Semo, Mike Lacey, Ross Bartell, Mark Premo, Mickey Jones. Row 5: Don Henderson, Bruce Wegter, Scott Boylston, Rick Machanic, Scott O’Connell. President — Sandy Burke Vice-President — Leslie Prossner Treasurer — Teresa Colucci Secretary — Roger Panara Advisors — Miss Ruth M. Demers Mr. Don Bruce Pat Adolfi Mary Adair Tammy Agans Lisa Aiello Tracy Albert Dawn Alessi Daryl Alessi Terri Austin Mark Bahe Johnita Barkauskas Amy Bartell Mike Bartlett Ron Bertrand Jon Biamonte Benny Bottini Carmen Bottini Garry Bottini Amy Bruce Glen Boylston Scott Boylston Mark Capponi Amy Carrier Deanna Christie Mike Cockerham Teresa Colucci Karen Coluccio Russel Cook Donna Crescenzi Sandy Colangelo Donna Colangelo Mark Cianfrocco Dawn Davidson Nanette DeFrancisco Joyce Davis Joel Diamond Shari Diamond Sue Ehrenfried Bruce Entelisano Barb Entelisano Linda Evans Michelle Eychner Karen Facciolo Daryl Ferguson Karen Flanders Karen Freeman Laura Froio Chris Froio Mary Fusco Pam Goetz Ann Grogan Kim Guy Gina Bottini Richie Bottini Sue Brinkman Dana Havens Ricky Henze Dianne Hepworth Linda Hoehn Brenda Hoehn Spero Heritatos Chris Hughes Kristine Hurd Anna Iozzo Andi Jones Lori Kaplan Ruth Kaskoun Holly Kehoe Karen Kehoe Kim Kimmel Celeste Keller Lori Kiser JoAnn Korzenski Leanna Lawter Dina Lerman Sue Marcisofsky Rusty Martin Tricia May Joe McCarthy Nancy McClintock Kathy McCormick Tina McDaniel Sue McDonough Dave McDonald , Wendy McLoughlin Lisa Martinez Lynda Mortis Todd DeMatteo Geselle DeMatteo Kyle Mumpton Rick Machanic Jim Mizgala Steve Nardozza Debbie Netzbano Jill Nicholson Lesley Norelli Larry Northrup James Orr Sue Orr Liz Page Carol Pallas Beth Panara Roger Panara Kathy Perry Jeanine Petell Marie Petrucci Deb Palaka Pam Platis Michelle Pinti Eric Phillips Jamie Pomillio Luke Pomillio Tisia Procopio Leslie Prossner Anne Quinn Mark Rabe Jim Riley Eileen Rooney Kim Rossi Carol Safarz Maria Schofield Debbie Simiele Vicki Gaultieri Laurie Smith Kay Staudmyer Holly Steagall Andi Steinkirchner Jim Talley Dory Tauroney Steve Thomas Michelle Totaro Jay Valentine Lisa VanderBogart Angela Vinci Lisa Vinci Beth Vittorello Sharon Vittorello Cathy Voelcker Karen Voelcker Sheila Waters Bonnie Watson Kellie Walsh Danica Wilhelm Bobby Wolff Valerie Yourdon Kris Jones Jodi Tagliaferri Jon Sears John Grider Interact Club voy, Robin Bettinger, Bevann Evans, Joe Shearer, June Bendfeldt, Debbie Bashem. Back: Ken Robinson, Rick Aiello, Richard Lucas, Renee Rollins, Judy Hollenbeck, Steve White, Ed Weeks. Front: Eileen Weeks, Kim Breton, Cindy Vetrone, Kim Rossi, Jerri Dickinson, Denise Sonustun, Carolyn Athens, Luann Viscosi. Mid- dle: Kevin Haber, Rob Teste, Gina Versace, Sue Bottrell, Kim Sa- Supervisor — Mr. Adams President — Denise Sonustun Vice-President — June Bendfeldt Secretary — Carolyn Athens Treasurer — Robin Bidenger Raised over $2000 for the United Way from the very successful Haunted House. SENIOR PLAY — THE DRUNKARD A Melodrama in Three Acts Mel-o-drama — noun — A sentimental dramatic presen- tation characterized by heavy use of suspense and sensa- tional episodes. The poor man did not start out to be a drunkard; mercy no! He was in fact, the penniless heir of his kind-hearted father, from whom he inherited his vir- tues. He would not be moved by that villian lawyer to kick the widow and her daughter out of their cottage. In- deed, on seeing the fair daughter he proposed and she ac- cepted. The wedding of these two paupers -does not produce any financial relief. Then! One day the villian lawyer lures the noble husband to drink in a saloon, and the effect is instantaneous; he becomes a drunkard, and the proverty increased. The villian lawyer tries to get the husband to forge a name, but he is still too virtuous for that. It’s the husband’s half-wit brother who plays detec- tive, finds out what the lawyer is up to, discovers his brother in the slums of London and with the help of his Opheliae sister, finds the true will hidden by the villian. With the help of all men of goodwill, recognition and ret- ribution is realized in the end. Complete with rinky-tinky music, a 30 foot roll curtain and footlights our cast consisted of Bonnie Lee Granieri — Mrs. Wilson K. Bridget Johnson — Mary Wilson Mark Brown — Squire Cribbs William Moonan — Edward Middleton Michelle Ferrari — Sophia Spindle Phil Richard — William Dowton Deborah Budelman — Agnes Dowton Lisa Dickinson — Mrs. Miller Elizabeth Camacho — Mrs. Gates Cynthia Briggs — Mrs. Stevens Rich Chrysler — Officer of the Law Ruth Wilson, Beth MacLachlan, Rebekah Merrick, and Rick Chrysler — Village People Production Staff Mr. Arnold Galin — Director Sandy Meyer — Assistant Director Michael Rhoadarmer — Producer Mary Donovan — Vocal Director Larry Reynolds — Stage Manager Mark Rondinelli, Amy Bartell, Ed Blackall, Lisa Dickinson, Mary Donovan, Larry Fahey, Beth MacLachlan, Bill Moonan, Chris Reynolds, Larry Reynolds, Jerry Steward and Ruth Wilson — Sets John O'Donnel — Set Designer Julie Ruster — Costumes Michael Rhoadarmer — Lights Rick Chrysler — Publicity Bridget Johnson, Widget Wilson — Makeup Debbie Budelman — Props Rosa Cabral — Piano Player STAFF Drama Director — Mr. Arnold Galin Orchestra Driector — Mr. Herbert Geller Choral Director — Mr. Rocco Vacca Lead Vocal Director — Mrs. Luann Gillard Student Choreographer — Linda Coleman Producer — Mrs. John Cole Stage Manager — Larry Reynolds Accompanist — Mr. Rocco Vacca Set Design — Mr. John Cole RFA’S MUSICAL ’79 BYE BYE BIRDIE Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be drafted into the army. Con- rad Birdie is an Elvis Presley type, complete with a pompadour and thick sideburns. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered type. Rose Alvarez, his faithful secretary, keeps Albert and Bird- ie moving forward in the world. Rosie conducts one final national publicity plan before Conrad’s induc- tion. He will bid a typical American teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Kim MacAfee in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor. All of the phones in her town are busy during THE TELEP HONE HOUR as she has just been pinned to Hugo, a local boy. She is a fetching girl of fifteen and sings with springlike adore HOW LOVELY TO BE A WOMAN. q With i el van AG, RN : ) The arrival of Birdie in Sweet Apple causes whole- sale swoomings, by both the old and the young. Birdie says that his success due to the fact that he is HONESTLY SINCERE, and the quiet little town goes into a spin. The MacAfee household is completely upset by the visiting star. It is decided that Birdie will give his ONE LAST KISS on the Ed Sullivan show. Kim’s fa- ther who laments the whole uproar, tries to break into the act and behaves like a ham on the TV show. Birdie becomes disgusted with his life and sprints out on the town with the teenagers. This is when the fun really begins! oN} = os CAST Policemen — Tim Johnson, Phil Richard Sad Girls — Linda Coleman, Debbie Ludlow Trio — Sue Eakin, Michelle Ferrare, Lisa Bjorlie Quartet — Ed Blackall, Bill Moonan, Mark Brown, Tim Johnson Dancers — Debbie Ludlow, Lydia Kan, Linda Coleman, Barb Lowerre, Jack Bentley, John Kan, Bill Moonan, Rich Pfimmer Chorus — Dara Avantini, Julie Smith, Bonnie Granieri, Sandy Riley, Laurie Combs, Becke Merrick, Tina Carrado, Laurie Mather, Joan Doyle, Mary Galanti, Debby Blackburn, Sue Eakin, Michelle Ferrare, Barb Lowerre, Diane Trophia, Mary Donovan, Robin Bachhuber, Lydia Kan, Linda Coleman, Debbie Ludlow, Jack Bent- ley, Rich Pfrimmer, Joe Stutler, Joe Schillaci, Ed Backall, Bill Moonan, Mark Brown, Tim Johnson, John Kan. Albert Peterson — Sam Trophia Rose Alvarez — Kathleen Bentley Conrad Birdie — Mark D’Ambrosi Kim MacAfee — Lisa Bjorlie Mrs. MacAfee — Bridget Johnson Mr. MacAfee — Albert Darcangelo Randolph MacAfee — Tricia May Mrs. Peterson — Sally Needhan Ursula — Bonnie Granieri Helen — Barb Lowerre Hugo — David Pritchard Maude — Bill Moonan Nancy — Diane Trophia Gloria — Lori Combs Alice — Mary Donovan Margie — Robin Bachhuber Harvey Johnson — Jack Bentley Mr. Johnson — Sue Schillaci Deborah Sue — Lydia Kan Freddie — Rich Pfrimmer Karl — Ed Blackall Penelope — Linda Coleman Reporters — Ed Blackall, Mark Brown — John Kan Mayor’s Wife — Dara Avantini Mrs. Merkle — Meri-Paige Gerling ‘Cameraman — Rich Pfrimmer Drunk — Phil Richard ORCHESTRA Woodwinds — Marilyn Palmer, Lynn Buck, Colleen Reilly, Bonnie Watson, Scott Haskell, Ronald Thielke, John O’Donnell, Peggy McMahon. Strings — Marianne Ackley, Laurie Capponi, Edward McDermitt, Cheryl Vetrone, Nanette DeFrancesco, Lisa Grasso, Margaret Hop- kins. Brass — Tim O'Meara, Jim Mullen, Craig Moffatt, Edmund Lucas, David Moonan, Edward Lim, Ben Baldanza, Alan Davis, Rick Thielke Percussion — Mike Montalbano, Robert Kalin The Debate Team was re-established this year at RFA. The team spent many extra hours preparing for upcoming tournaments. We had all the groundwork like research and organization to complete before our first tournament in January. As well as debating at Debate Team Front: Bridget Johnson, Karen Morgan, Karen King, Cindy Vetrone, Shirley McElaney. Back: Mary Brown, Debbie Budelman, Mary Kopchick, Larry Fahey, Mrs. Bernhart, Advisor tournaments, we participated in individual speaking events like Oral Interpretation, Impromptu, and After-Dinner Speeches. Our other major project was the Slingerland Speech Contest held in May. Drama Club The Drama Club is open to the sophomores, ju- niors, and seniors at Rome Free Academy. No exper- ience is necessary. The many activities available to members are: acting, lighting, make-up, set construc- tion, and directing. Acting workshops are given once Front: Cindy Briggs, Denise Sonustun, June Bendfeldt, Carolyn Althen. Middle: Jerry Stewart, Lisa Dickinson, Phil Richard, Debbie Budelman, Ruth Wilson, Rosa Cabral, Rick Chrysler. Back: Ed a month to improve skills on stage. Students are also given the opportunities to direct their own plays. During the school year the Drama Club assists with the Senior Play and the Musical. Blackall, Mark Brown, Bill Moonan, Larry Reynolds, Bonnie Granieri, Sandy Meyer, Mary Donovan. Colgate Seminar Front; Brenda Kindler, Mary Kay Rossi, Cindy Nasetka, Kathy Kelly Steagall, Teresa Colucci, Sharon Wells, Cheryl Vetrone, Knudsen, Bridget Johnson, Vaughn Combs, Kyle Leffert. Row 2 Mark Premo, Bernard Marcoccia. Back: Russ Cook, Joel Diamond, Rick Recchio, Jocelyn Moselle, Amy Herter, Patti Clancy, Mark Leanna Lawter, Leslie Prossner, Holli Kehoe, Linda Muszynski, Brown, Mark Groman. Row 3: Debbie Simiele, Heather Kahler, Marijill Nicholson, Mary Beth Maggio, Jim Mizgala. Advisor—Mr. Edward C. Ball President—Marijill Nicholson Vice-President—Ed Lim Secretary Treasurer—K. Bridget Johnson The Colgate Seminar has existed at RFA since 1958. It is a “broad horizon” program operated by Colgate University in co-operation with various high schools in central New York. Fifty seniors are selected for seminar membership at RFA on the basis of ranking academi c averages for five semesters. Each student attends twelve seminars on four selected topics taught by Colgate University professors. The semi- nars are designed to give the students a taste of col- lege classes. Topics are selected by the seminar mem- Amy Herter and Heather Kahler in “Whales’ Tales and Sharks’ bers from a list of topics available. Discussion Jaws” continues through the dinner hour, with no charge to the students for the dinners. One seminar each year is usually held at the Colgate University campus. Society Row 1: Roger Panara, Sheila Don, Roxanne Falitico, Sandy Burke, Denise Cherry, Russell Cooke. Row 2: Tracey Bird, Brenda Blanchard, April Watson, Kelly Dolan, Joslin Moselle, Tari Vanderpool, Mark Rabe. Row 3: Cathy Warcup, David Cortese, Roy Maitland, Brian Kelly, Daryl Alessi. Row 4: Mary Donovan, Holly Rossi, Julie Ruster, Donna Southard, Carrie Ventura, Lisa Dickinson, Mary Delaney. Row 1: Carol Safarz, Lisa Boule, Diane Clark, Linda Clark, Lisa Cardona, Laura Marks, Lori Pitoniak. Row 2: Pam Geotz, Lisa Martinez, Lisa Aeillo, Beth MacLachlan, Lori Woods, Terri VanWagenen, Carrie Millotte. Row 3: Sheryl Badolato, Mary Adair, Rick Chrysler, Lori Combs, Cathy Voelker, Bonnie Granier, Angela Caron, Cindy Schultz. Row 4: Laura Merrick, Cindy Miller, Mike Lacey, Brenda Vota, Mark Primo, Kevin Kelly, Jerry Bolte, William Williams. Daniel Alder, Ben Baldanza, Jon Biamonte, Ronald Brement, Randall Brooke, Mark Clancy, Brown, Deborah Budelman, Laurie Capponi, Sharon Christy, Patti Teresa Colucci, Vaughn Combs, Russell Cook, Patricia Coughlin, Dawn Davidson, Alan Davis, Joel Diamond, William Draper, Nadine Durr, Douglas Eggan, Michelle Ferrari, Carolyn Glasso, Terry Grimm, Mark Groman, Joseph Gwara, Scott Gwara, Richard Hackert, Donald Henderson, Amy Herter, Linda Hoehn, Margaret Hopkins, Clay Hovey, Kethleen John- son, Heather Kahler, Kaplan, Holly Kehoe, Brenda Kindler, Karen Kathleen Mary Kopchik, Partick Kimberly LaMonica, Paul Lambert, Karl Lauber, Leanna Lawter, Kyle Leffert, Edward Lim, Debbie Ludlow, Mary beth Maggio, Elizabeth Mandronico, Bernard Marcoccia, Patricia May, Robin Mead, James Mizgala, Linda Muszynski, Cyn- Lori Knowles Knudsen, LaForge, thia Nasetka, Marijill Nicholson, Lawrence Northrup, Thomas O’Brien, Su- zanne Palinski, Janette Pietras, Debra Pohl, Geralyn Pohorenec, Mark Premo, Steven Prichard, Leslie Prossner, Deb Quattrociocchi, Amy Quinn, Camilla Ragle, Martha Rahmer, Richard Recchio, Barbara Ringrose, Kenneth Robin- son, Mark Rondinelli, Eileen Rooney, Mary Kay Rossi, Debbie Simiele, Charles Spindler, Kelly Steagull, Mark Sutherland, Michele Totaro, Tracey Vandeveer, Theresa VanWagenen, Cheryl Vetrone, Bruce Wegter, Sharon Wells, Sherry Williams, Norma Young This year’s National Honor Society consisted of over eighty students who had acquired an academic average of 90% in their junior year or 85% in their Senior year. Important qualifications of members of Honor Society go beyond scholarship. They include Hopefully some of the scientists, engineers, doc- tors, and technicians of the future will emerge from the members of the RFA Science Club. The Club’s main objective is to promote the study and understanding of science and science-related fields. Participation in the local, regional and state science congresses is encouraged. RFA Science Club Front: Alfonso Manning, Cheri Christy, Joe Stutter, Ben Baldanza. Middle: Alan Davis, Charlie Spindler, Michael Cockerham. Back: Mr. Uvanni, Advi- sor; Dennis Sexton, Randy Brooke, Rick Chrysler. outstanding character, leadership, loyalty, and ser- vice. The Honor Society participates in many school functions, such as guides on Parents’ Night. This year’s officers were: President, Holly Kehoe; Vice president, Cindy Nesetka; Secretary, Lori Kaplan; Treasurer, Rich Recchio; Mr. Ruby was the group’s advisor. Bimonthly meetings include student projects and demonstrations, as well as special guests on related topics. Field trips to nearby universities and industri- al facilities are planned to expand the knowledge of the members and to give them some personal expo- sure to science in progress. ROME ox Swimmnine President—Leanna Lawter Vice-President—Jim Mizgala Secretary—Donna Crescenzi Treasurer—Scott Stephens Advisors— Mr. Jacobowitz Mr. Smaldon Front: Carol Lenaghen, Sue DeBonzo, Ed Lim, Tracy Albert, Dawn Alessi, Jack Bentley, Linda Evans. Row 2: Mark Bratge, Tim O’Meara, Kim Kimmel, Brenda Hoehn, Lynne Magnanti, Jeanine Petell. Row 3: Will Ball, David McDonald, Jim Orr, Kirk Cadrette, Shar- on Vittorello, Beth Vittorello. Row 4: Donna Crescenzi, Karen Flanders, Andy Olney, Luke Pomilio, Gary Bottini, Eric Phillips. Back: Scott Ste- phen, John Van Slyke, Chris Hughes, Mark Rabe, Dave Sansenbach, Jim Kelly, Kevin Russell. Ski Club Front; Kristine Hurd, Julie Hughes, Tracey Hull, Lisa Doyle, Tricia May, Roger Panara. Row 2: Leslie Prossner, Holly Kehoe, Lori Kaplan, Julie Smith, Nan- cy McClintoc, Bob Voelcker, Joe Gallager. Row 3; Lisa Cardona, Sheri Christy, Wendy McLaughlin, Holly Steagall, Mickey Eychner, Michelle Pinti. Row 4: Eric Brantingham, Marianne Marquette, Sue Orr, Glenn Boyleston, Leanna Lawter, Russell Cook. Back: Jon Wil- liams, Jack Mauer, Joel Diamond, Tom Rolka, Dary]l Alessi, Jim Mizgala Front: Larry Northrup, Geselle DeMatteo, Laurie Croasdale, Kellie Walsh, Kim Cadrette, Dawn Davidson, Kathy Voelcker. Row 2: Pam Goetz, Ando Jones, Colleen Dowd, Joyce Davis, Shari Diamond, Chris Jones. Row 3 Amy Lynn Carrier, Sheila Waters, Terri Austin, Karen Voelcker, Mike Lacey, Maria Schofield. Row 4: Tom Urtz, Mike Rovall, Kyle Jones, Lisa Grasso. Back: Eric Brantingham, Jose Valez, Joe McCarthy, Bill Lux, Greg Pless, Brian Kelly. The look of Does the punch seem strong? What ticket? leather Winter Weekend 4 al This year’s winter weekend was a memorable occasion. The RFA Orangemen gained a big victory over New Hartford (89- 71) to start the weekend off right. Saturday night the senior class sponsored a Sadie Hawkins semi- formal dance featuring the sounds of “Valley Grass”. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the King and his Court. Voted King was Mike Bart- lett, escorted by Angela Bartoloti. Mike’s Court included Mickey Jones, Ronnie Bertrand, Doug Watson, and Roger Panara. All in all, the weekend was a success— in spite of the lack of snow. We made it! ie a a aS p ss - 7 LOR ae Ney fie Pee ey ey se, GOOF ANNE SS Are there guys in the cake? Where's my court? ; © mi 7 Varsity Football Row 1; Steve Shoemaker, Coach Don Bruce, Co-Capt. Tim Houser, Head Coach Tom Hoke, Co-Capt. Ron Bertrand, Coach Duane Niemi. Row 2: Frank Mellace, Jeff Lyons, Benny Bottini, Mark Blair, Chuck Balog, Jeff Wells, Derek Skidmore, Gerald Dennis Row 3: Mark Capponi, Steve Nardozza, Mark George, Ed Belden, Chris Burke, Mark Grifasi, Richard Barnett, Jeff Wilkerson. Row 4 Mike Barlett, Mark Cianfrocco, Russ ell Cook, Robert Barone, Tim Filliponi, Tom Brown, Norman Babcock, Andy DeCarolis. Row 5 Mark Premo, Bill Fleck, Willie Evans, Richard Coriale, Anthony Tardugno, David Vienneau, Jerry Bolte, Mark Frasca. Row 6: Bill DeCarolis, Jim Talley, Dave Chmielewski, Mike Peling, Pat Adolfi, Howie Brittain, Eric Decker, Chris Plumley. Row 7: Ron Barnett, Mgr. Doug Chmielewski, John Smith, Doug Turner, Ralph Sanzone, Kyle Mumpton, Mgr. John Isbister, Ray Durr ¥« - “ “1 i ea ch hh i ee ¢ eps : 4 i r 4 - ee y) thea meh ge, C. O. L. All Stars: Richard Barnett, Ron Bertrand, 1979 Record: 5-3 Mark Cianfrocco, Willie Evans, Mark Frasca, Tim Houser, Kyle Mumpton, Ralph Sanzone, Jeff Wilkerson. Yr fas [ ww. N - RFA Opponent Corcoran 20 24 UFA 35 14 Notre Dame 6 7 Whitesboro 0 Vestal K 12 Proctor : 0 New Hartford 0 Henninger — 32 Awards: Most Valuable Offensive Lineman — Mark Frasca Most Valuable Defensive Lineman — Willie Evans Most Valuable Offensive Back — Richard Barnett Most Valuable Defensive Back — Mark Cianfrocco Most Improved Player — Russell Cook Unsung Hero — Mike Peling Co-Captains: Ron Bertrand Most Valuable Player — Ron Bertrand Tim Eiower Black “R” — Ron Bertrand | : natty rT Vall — AO . = — - me Front: Coach DiCosti, Coach Hickok, Bob Bialobreski, Dean Rivera, Joel Amidon, Rick Sticca, Dale Trexler, Jeff Dilutus, Mike Caifa, Coach Ryan, Coach Adey. Row 2: Mike Stacknic, Curtus Bryant, Rich Ferrucci, Shawn Edick, Bill McCormick, Scott Parsons, Bill Carter, Mark Glocher, Mike Badolato. Row 3; Eric Phillips, Aarron Davis, Tom Barber, Joe Trousdale, Manny Clothakis, Dave Semo, Steve Sezna, Lincoln Marks. Row 4: Bernie Lubeck, Ralph Calvany, Chris Pamileo, Mike O’Conner, Mark Mauer, Sheodon Hardison, Tim Davis, Kevin Quentin. Row 5: Joe Hojnacki, Bruce Entelisano, Curt Losen, Bob Taylor, Jon Pasqueletti, Dan Rivera, Bob Wood. Row 6: Mngr. Wonder Mortis, Mngr. Steve Puma, Mngr. Charlie Phillips JV Football Captains: Sheldon Hardison, Scott Parsons, Steve Jones AWARDS: Most Valuable Player — Mark Blocker Most Improved Lineman — Bob Wood Most Improved Back — Mike Badolato JV Cheerleaders — | Most Valuable Offensive Lineman — David Semo Most Valuable Defensive Lineman — Sheldon Hardison Most Valuable Offensive Back — Scott Parsons and Billy Carter Most Valuable Defensive Back — Rick Sticca Sue Hackert, Amy Bruce, Dory Tauroney, Donna Crescenzi, Jackie Chmielewski, Jackie Orbinati, Tammy Watson, Becki Allyn, Beth Vittorello. Coach: Mrs. JoAnn Grasso ery] we nt) ee we. an ze OE Oe JV Football 1979 Record: 6-1 Sixth straight C.O.L. Title. The one loss was the first for the JVs in 31 games covering a four-year peri- od. RFA , Corcoran Ne — UFA ‘ - 7 Notre Dame = Whitesboro Vestal Proctor New Gina Bottini, Johnita Barkarskus, Mary Ann Newman Hartford Varsity Cheerleaders Tracey Vandeveer, Lori Biondi, Karen Thompson, Dara Avantini. Coach: Mrs JoAnn Grasso Varsity Soccer Scott O'Connell, Danny Hickey, Mark Gualtieri, Ray Minecozzi. Back: Will Ball, Chris Hughes, Mark Rabe. Roger Baynard, Dave McDonald, Kevin Russell, Middle: Scott Dangerfield Panara, Danny Barnes, Mike Thomas, John Duesett, Dave Rizzo Manager), Brian Skidmore, Jack Sykes, Andrew Onley, Chris Coach Bob VanSchick. Absent: Don Muttillo, Steve Schilling bury, Tom luorno, Mark Bailey, Lan Herrick, David Best Offensive Player — Roger Panara Best Defensive Player — Dave Rizzo Awards Mr. Hustle — Mark Rabe Most Valuable Player Black Letter — Donald Muttillo Steve Leidig Memorial Award — Roger Panara Don Mutillo, Captain 1979 Soccer Season Team Record 7-8-1 RFA Opponent Mt. Markham 3 ESM Liverpool UFA Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro Roger Panara, Captain New Hartford UFA Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford Poland Mt. Markham Chadwick PNN WF WWNe WY PR UIN NN PO OPN O WO OCrRANOCO FB W Mark Bailey Yan fy ae 3 2 ‘ 7 Synchronized Swimming Front: Beth MacLachlan, Joy Seigler, Co- Captains. Middle: Julie Smith, Dawn Alessi, Belinda Brown, Anne Reider, Pat Rickard, Coach. Back: Lisa Doyle, Kelly Sarbaugh, Jewel Rambo. Absent: Elaine Rambo, Joan Welker. Coach: Mrs. Pat Rickard. The Aquanotes is the Synchronized Swim Club at RFA. The girls meet two nights a week from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Synchronized Swimming is a sport in which vario us swimming strokes and water stunts are executed with rhythmic and musical accompani- ment. Ultimately, these strokes and stunts are done in synchronization with each other. The skills also involve appreciation of music and good composition of various routines. This sport is presently being con- sidered for Olympic competition. Varsity Field Hockey The Rome Free Academy Field Hockey Team had a very successful season. The girls won the Central Oneida League title and won the quarter and semi-fi- nal sectional games. Our final game against Auburn was 2-2 until the last minute of the game when Au- burn scored for the win. Leslie Prossner and Tary Vanderpool were C.O.L. All-Stars; Nancy McClintock received honorable mention, Leslie received the MVP Offense award, Front: Leslie Prossner, Joanne Korzenski, Laurie VanSlyke, Sue Palinski, Michelle Eychner, Jeannine McEwen, Velda Clark, Nancy McClintock. Back: Tary Vanderpool, Paula Peaslee, Holly Steagall, Tary MVP Defense award. Sue Orr was voted the MIP on Offense and Holly Steagall the MIP on De- fense. Nancy McClintock received the award for team spirit and leadership. The girls tallied a 6-2 C.O.L. record and finished as runner-up in the Section III Class A-B tournament. The girls completed its season with a 13-4-1 record. The team was coached by Mrs. Carla Till. Sue Orr, Kelly Steagall, Mrs. Till, Kathy Perry, Debbie Palaka, Mi- chelle Tataro, Kim Guy, Kay Staudmyer � oR R CN | Front: Chris Kehoe, Jeff Wagner, Tom Herber, John Foster, John Jeff Panara, Chris Beeman, Van Moffat, Mark Moshier, Joe Ferrare, Castro, Mark Schofield, Kevin Mumpton, John Van Slyke, Eric Steve Swancott. Back: Tom Burkhalter, Tom Fitzgerald, Mike Brantingham, Gary Eychner, Tony Siarkiewicz. Middle: Andy Vanderhoof, Ken Smith, Dan Zannon, Bruce Miller, Scott Onley, McCormick, Ken Kinna, Earl Hall, Chris Murphy, John Reamondy, Fred Allen, Dave Dibari, Tom Rolka. JV Soccer The 1979 JV Soccer Team was led to an outstand- ished the season with 51 total points, including 21 ing season of 15 wins and 0 losses by co-captains, Jeff goals and 9 assists. After remaining undefeated in Panara and Joe Ferrare and Coach Clifford. The lead- the C.O.L., RFA’s Junior Varsity Soccer Team was ing scorer was a sophomore, Jeff Panara, who fin- crowned Central Oneida League Champions. 1979 Golf Team Front: Scott O’Connell, John Navelli, Dan Hickey. Back: Mike Lowe, Paul Goetz, James Steinkirchner, Donald Henderson. Coach: Mr. Don Geary. Front; Tommy Bailey, Willie Timmons, Clifton Turner. Back: Jimmy Peterson, Ricky Lane, Tom Lane, Mark Sutherland Team Coach: Mr. Dave Carlson i“ ta : Front; Jamie Pomilio, Linda Bailey. Middle: Kathy McCormick, Joyce Da- vis, Brenda Hoehn. Back: Elaine Rambo, Pat Goodwin, Linda Northrup, Kathy Campbell. Team Coach: Ms. Barb Kassel. Tennis Front: Scott Smith, Ned Dowd. Back: Dave Fiore, Andrew Olney, Garrett Meade. Coach: Mr. Bob Van Schaick. Front: Julie Hughes, Tracey Hull, Kim Kimmel, Sandy Carro, Chris Vescio. Back: Laurie Crosdale, Maria Orbinati, Ann Marie Lovett, Lisa Grasso, Farah Mason, Gina Grasso, Fran- cine Aiello, Patty Gemedschiew. Absent: Pam Petrie, Verna Clark, Geselle DeMatteo, Donna Fusco, Debbie Havens, Sharon Kahler, Lisa Trophia, Col- leen Brady JV Field Hockey Record: 4-3-1 Coach — Miss Patricia K. Cullen Co-Captains: Lisa Grasso, Geselle DeMatteo AWARDS: Most Valuable Player Offense — Chris Vescio Most Valuable Player Defense — Patty Gemedschiew Most Improved Player Offense — Geselle DeMatteo Most Improved Player Defense — Ann Marie Lovett Front; Diane Chapman, Donna Dombroski Back: Joyce Jalynski, Debbie Otis, Fran Strange Absent: Lisa Vanderbogart, Kathy Val- entine, Tina Pissano, Jean Urtz. Team Coach: Mrs. JoAnn Grasso. Record 4-4 Co-Captains: Jean Urtz, Lisa VanderBogart Most Valuable Player — Debbie Otis Most Improved Player — Diane Chapman Fulton 2461 Cato-Meridian 3515 Fayetteville-Manlius 1967 North Syracuse 935 Fayetteville-Manlius 2271 Jamesville Dewitt 3524 Fulton 2716 Cato-Meridian 2877 Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders Becky Allyn, Antoinette Paccica, Dianne Chapman, Karen Thomp- ( ol son, Leanna Lawter, Tricia May, Donna Crescenzi, Gina Bottini, Mary Ann Newman. Coach: Mrs. JoAnn Grasso Front: Lori Biondi, Karen Conley, Dawn Davidson, Linda Evans. Absent: Mary Ann Conover, Kim Kimmel, Edyie Crozier. Team Back: Wendy McLoughlin, Amy Bartell, Lori Kiser, Mary Kaskoun. Coach: Miss Ruth Demers. Front: Kim Ciotti, Dory Tauroney. Middle: Jackie Orbinati, Chris Cihocki, Amy Carrier. Back: Maria Orbinati, Sue Hackert, Beth Vittorello. Coach: Mrs. JoAnn Grasso. ee N = Se ’ oy ( = 8) Rene ey a WO Sy J.V. Basketball Cheerleaders Front: Dan Nelson, Bernie Froio, Mike Grandberry, Joe Serino, Steve Bunn, Jim Hall, Dan Murphy, Joe Kelley, Doug Watson, Eric Stevie Evans, Rodney McElrath, Ed Rakowski, Tom Brown. Back Decker, Bill Evans, Kyle Mumpton, Coach Evans Varsity Basketball The RFA Orangemen Record 8-10 Central Oneida League 5-5 Nottingham 46 49 U.F.A. 58 60 Auburn 60 77 Proctor 66 65 Notre Dame 75 71 Big Orange Tournament Sweet Home, Buffalo 78 77 Bishop Turner 80 83 Nottingham 64 58 Whitesboro 65 73 New Hartford 77 69 U.F.A. 50 56 Proctor 60 58 Notre Dame 83 64 Notre Dame Juggler Classic Bishop Ford 68 63 McKinley High, Buffalo rip | 61 Whitesboro 46 66 New Hartford 71 86 Corcoran 57 55 Doug Watson—First Team—All Tournament Team Big Orange Holiday Classic Bernie Froio—All Tournament Team Notre Dame Juggler Classic le |p. (rn RF ON Front: Kevin Quentin, Jeff Panara, Mike Shackelford, Ricky Reeves, Bill Jarvey, Chris Gullo, Rob Wood, Dean Rivera. Back: George JV Basketball Record 9-6 Coppola, Rob Taylor, Jeff Amidon, Coach Don Bruce, Stachnik, Tom Fitzgerald, Tim Bates. Nottingham U.F.A. Auburn Proctor Notre Dame Bishop Ludden Notre Dame Nottingham Whitesboro New Hartford U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford Varsity Volleyball Front: Marijill Nicholson, Teresa Colucci, Sandy Burke. Middle: Dawn Alessi, Tary Vanderpool, Sue Palinski, Heather Kahler, Julie Cramp. Back: Coach Miss Cullen, Penny Skaehill, Mickey Echner, Tiffany Darr, Paula Rodrigues ,2-15,15-5 Oneida 16-14 U.F.A 15-6 Proctor Little Falls U.F.A Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro -1 New Hartford Binghamton Central, vuwuw uw 15-11 Liverpool 15-2,15-11 Whitesboro Watertown Notre Dame Auburn New Hartford Cicero Susquehanna Central Shenendehowa -1 -2 -3 -2 5 13, 1 -2, -1 5, Liverpool Central Oneida League All-Stars Volleyball First Team—Sandy Burke, Teresa Colucci, Heather Kahler 4-1 Second Team—Marijill Nicholson, Tary Vanderpool Record 1 Honorable Mention—Paula Rodrigues Coach: Miss Wilkenson Little Falls 13- U.E.A: Proctor Nore Dame Whitesboro New ford Oneida U.F.A. Proctor Liverpool Notre Dame Watertown Whitesboro Auburn New Hart- ford 15-2,15-5 Front: Chris Veschio, Laurie Van Slyke, Lisa Pettinelli, , ug wo — ’ ‘ — wig 9 Ww ’ wun Vie Se —s) i Jeanine McEwen, Stephanie Luke, Geselle DeMatteo. Back: Val Noone, Diane Donai, Patty Peters, Lisa Grasso, Deanne Reign i e e Kelg 157 Front: Marijill Nicholson, Teresa Colucci, Lisa Grago, Sue Palinski, Penny Skaehill Back: Coach Miss Demers, Julie Cramp Tammy Agans, Tiffany Carr, Sandy Burke Maryanne Marquette, Pat Goodwin JV Basketball Varsi ty Basketball Chittenango U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford U.F.A. Liverpool Auburn Proctor Chittenango U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Whitesboro New Hartford U.F.A. Liverpool Auburn Proctor Front: Stephanie Luke, Jeannine McEwen, Gina Grasso, Chris Vescio, Verna Clarke. Back Coach Linda Wilkinson, Darlene Carney, Sharon Kahler, Donna Fusco, Deanne Reighn, Diana Donai, Val Noone, Lisa lrophia, Laura Mead, Stacey Kline wait i Sith whit” tp Varsity Hockey Front: Brent Holmes, Mark West, Don Muttillo, Steve Jones, Jim Bielby, Mark Bailey, Joe Ferrare, Tim Clark, Mark Gualtieri. Back: Mickey Jones, Mark Blocher, John Miller, Ned Dowd, Dave Wedlock, Rick Machanic, Dan Zanon, Tom Perry, Ross Bartell, Coach Meiss RFA Oswego Auburn West Genesee Ithaca Albany Oswego Liverpool Liverpool Clinton Auburn Skaneateles Ithaca Skaneateles West Genesee Albany Clinton Saranac Lake Salmon River West Genesee Clinton Oswego NPP o NWONKFK UONONNOWrR RK WWWWH Wr UWNN WWD KE NIN 1 P NY Swimming Kneeling: Gary Sauer. Row 1: Jeff Adair, Kirk Cadrette, Jim Perkins, Bill Falk, Anthony Siarcawitz. Row 2: Jim Bidwell, Bill McCormick, Joe Hojackni, John Gallager, Jim Orr, Ken Irvin, Dusty Rowland, Brian Beemen. Row 3: Randy Cosimeno, Jim Hyde, Jeff Netzinger, Nt p | | e Jeff McFadden. Row 4: Joel Guy, Roger Potocki, Rusty Martin, Mike Bath, Mike Cockerham, Alan Gigliotti. Diving Coach: Mr. Kunkel. Davis. Team Coach: Mr. JV Wrestling Front: Tony Cimo, Mark Edick, Joe Hardin, Frank Martinelli. Back: Pat Hetherington, Don Darcangelo, Paul Darcangelo, Steve Swancott, Jim Chance, Mike Thomas, Andy Decarolis. Coach: Mr Charles Clifford Varsity Wrestling Front: Dave Gratch, John Balog, Brian Mazzafero, John Castro, Mike Polce, Chuck Balog. Back: Bill DeCarolis, Paul Olney, Tony Tardugno, Mark Pick, Chris Plumley, Harry Elver, J eff Herber. Coach: Mr. James Rafferty Brian Mazzafero Steve Swancott Record 18-0 y Co-Captains: Terry Grimm, Diane Clark Coach: Mrs. Martha Bilton Sectional Team: Terry Grimm, Mary Coote, LuAnn D’More, Tina Cidzik, Anne Marie Lovett Oneida U.F.A. Proctor ].F.K. Chittenango Notre Dame Whitesboro J.F.K. New Hartford V.V:S. U.F.A. Chittenango Proctor Camden Front: Cindy Nasetka, Bonnie Ryan, Mary Ann Conover, Joyce Jalynski, Carrie Notre Dame Ventura, Vicki Lodge. Middle: Susan McDonough, Melanie Jones, LuAnn D’Amore, Whitesboro Tina Cidzik, Ann Marie Lovett, Mary Ruth Coote. Back: Diane Clark, Dawn Ha - V.VS. vens, Dawn Hughes, Laura Chilkotowsky, Val Yourdon. Absent: Terri Grimm, New Hartford Missy Young, Linda Quail ON TDS ORR RN OW We Ne NO Bowling Record 14-6 C.0.L. 7-3 Coach: Mr. Richard Dorsino zw es} U.F.A. ].F.K. Proctor E.S.M. Notre Dame Whitesboro Camden Chittenango New Hartford V.V.S. U.F.A. E.S.M. J.F.K. Proctor Camden Notre Dame Whitesboro V.VSS. Chittenango New Hartford PNUUNNAWAANK UH VN WN W Front: Joe Fiorenza, Vin Fiorenza. Middle: Chris Troutman, Dan Berry, Mike Carro Back: Chuck Grimm, Pete Winfrey, Mike Agnone. Absent: Mike Nicotera, Pete Mer- chant, Dan Voelker, Bob Bialobreski. Cazenovia Auburn Auburn U.F.A. U.F.A. Proctor Watertown Fulton Notre Dame Notre Dame Whitesboro Whitesboro E.S.M. New Hartford New Hartford Liverpool Darleen Carney, Antionette Pacicca, Nanette DeFrancesco. Back: Teresa Colucci, Kelly Dolan Gymnastics ront: Laurie Militello, Marcia Smith, Andy Wilson, Laura Fox, Su- Kathy Wood, Miss Vercryusse, Coach sie Morgan, Donna Fox, Shari Diamond, Judy Cotroneo. Back Wilson, Mary Welker, Shim, Kellie Walsh, Tracey Vandeveer, Julie Daniello Linda Hoehn, Widget Tennis Ti WRWRNNORF ONE ER BSP NEN SF OWTF OW hh RRR Fulton Liverpool Jamesville Dewitt New Hartford Little Falls Ilion Baldwinsville West Canada Fayetteville-Manlius New Hartford West Genesee Auburn Watertown E.S.M. Oswego Watertown way Lovoneo owwe? sang Record 11-5 C.0.L. Record 8-2 Second Place Section III Regionals Nancy Jones and Nanette DeFrancesco—Section III Finals Coa ( - ch: Miss Ruth Demers 105.40 99.75 111.00 113.55 85.7 61.65 113.20 23.30 96.55 104.99 81.53 89.89 94.00 86.70 89.90 107.52 fcec WOlsir?” Coach: Heidi . : T 104.90 108.90 95.15 109.85 101.80 66.00 105.00 77 .00 93.10 96.84 95.56 98.61 102.10 95.90 102.10 94.99 Bob Owen Dick Ferrucci, Dave Vieneau, Tom Bailey, Jose Valez, David Chmielewski, Clifton Turner, Stanley Duquette. Row 2; Dale Trexler, Spero Haritatos, Willie Timmons Mark , John Nicholson. Row 3: Cheri Christy, Todd Marshall, Mike Badolotto, Tom Jim Swerry, Joy Valentine. Back: Joel Amidon, Chris Burke, Mark Frasca, Richard , Rick Lane, Joe Bigalow Indoor Track Front: Ed Lince, Reggie Cyrus, Doug Turner, Richard Barnett, Frank Malace, Stanley Lucas. Row 2: Dion Dittimus, Billy Carter, Howey Brittian, Sebastian Domenico, Jeff Delutis. Row 3: Geselle Dematteo, Francine Aiello, Leslie Prossner, Scottie Parsons, Farah Mason, Dean Rivera. Back: Jamie Pomilio, Debbie Palaka, Cathy Campbell, Patty Coughlin, Jackie Chmielewski, Kim Loson, Linda Northup ——— — Richard Lucas Coach Adey Front: Steve Pritchard, Eric Philips. Middle: Bruce Entelisano, Jim Pekarski, Don Geary. Back: David Fiore, John Grogan JV Hockey Varsity Swimming Jim Peterson Front: Jean Welker, Deanna Christa, Mari- anne Marquette. Row 2: Danielle Clarke, Kim Nosel, Julie Smith, Cindy Vetrone, Heather Kahler. Row 3: Barb Dahn, Karen King, Joan Welker, Carol Miller. Back: Deanna DeFrancesco, Kathy Kalin, Kerri Dolan, Tracy Chamberlin, Joann Finn Front: Teresa Colucci, Tammy Agans, Sue Palinski, Mickey Ehrenfried, Norma Young. Back: Coach Pat Cullen, Leslie Eychner, Jeanine Petell, Mary Ann Marquette. Middle: Margaret Prossner, Sandy Burke, Lori Cianfrocco Rondinelli, Jill Nicholson, Tary Vanderpool, Lisa Grago, Kathy Varsity Softball Central Oneida League 1979—Second place Record 17-4 RFA Lowville 17 Cazenovia 16 Notre Dame 15 Whitesboro 17 New Hartford 16 E 8 ast Syracuse— 6 Minoa Auburn 28 Utica Free Academy 0 Baldwinsville 10 Utica Free Academy 27 Cicero 10 13 C.O.L. All-Stars 21 Infield: Marijill Nicholson Watertown Corcoran Utica Free Academy Proctor Notre Dame Liverpool New Hartford Whitesboro Utica Free Academy Proctor 10 Leslie Prossner 3 Tary Vanderpool Outfield: Sandy Burke 12 Most Valuable Player—Sandy 12 Burke 2 Most Improved Player—Tammy 6 Agans JV Softball Record 9-0 — WNOC BNF OK OW NWWNN Ne POO Watertown 1 Mexico 0 V.V.S. 9 Notre Dame 4 Cazenovia 0 Cazenovia Tourney Lowville 3 RFA First Place Mexico 0 Whitesboro 1 Auburn Front: Lisa Grago, Laurie Van Slyke, Lisa Cardona, Diana Donai, Gina Grasso, Jeannine McEwen. Back: Nancy McClintock, Sue Orr, Jackie Chmielewski, Miss Wilkinson, Coach; Kathy Perry, Holly Steagall, Val Noone, LuAnne D’Amore. Front: Mark Capponi, Albert Guggi, Mickey Jones, Ron Bertrand. Back Gary Skwarek, Tim Filliponi Varsity Baseball Record 15-6 Champions Central Oneida League Semi Finalists Section III Frank Parsons JFK JFK Ilion Ilion Bishop Ludden U.F.A. Proctor Notre Dame Auburn Whitesboro New Hartford U.F.A. Bishop Ludden Proctor Notre Dame Holland Patent Whitesboro North Syracuse Corcoran New Hartford Notre Dame _ _ Se Pe OR ANN PRK COORNODRDOR NI FPOWAKDWWOERPNNNWOWWRhODWO Captains: John K. Ciccotti, Greg Voci, Frank Parsons Black “‘R’’ Winner for outstanding achievement—Greg Voci Charles Edkins Award for Most Valuable Player—Frank Parsons Central Oneida League All-Stars: Frank Parsons, Greg Voci, John K. Ciccotti, Rob- ert Linn, and Ron Bertrand Exceptional League Seniors: Dan Bates, John K. Ciccotti, Greg Voci, Frank Par- sons, Robert Linn Trainer: Ozzie Newsome Assistant Coach Fiore Decosty Coach—Joe Skwarek Frank Parsons, a member of the class of 1979, passed away December 1979 in a car accident. He was captain and pitcher for the RFA Varsity Baseball team and had a batting average of .486 with 6 wins and 2 losses. Among his achievements he pitched a no hitter against Whitesboro, was first team Central Oneida League All-Star, a member of the COL Excep- tional Senior team, and won the Charles Edkins award. Frank gave SPIRIT to his team, COURAGE in competition and extra- ordinary EFFORT to baseball. Seemingly without temperament or ego, he went about his business, day in day out, hitting line drives, winning ball games, never complaining and always smiling. We would like to dedicate the 1980 Baseball season to Frank. Spring Track Section III Champs Front: Tom Brown, Eric Decker, Tony Mitchell, Frank Mellace, Nick Bottini, Rindall Hardison, Mark Grafasi, Karl Frankowski, Jose Valez, Donald Mull. Row 2: Mark Salisbury, Jeff Wilkinson, Gerald Dennis, Mark Nicholson, Caldwell Kelley, Mark Blocher, Randy Rushworth, Eric Johnson, Duane Butler. Row 3; Craig Moffatt, John Walsh, Willie Timmons, Ed Belden, Howie Brittain, Rich Coviale, Cliff Turner, Todd Marshall. Row 4: Bill Badolato, Steve Campbell, Chuck Spohn, Jim Kel- ly, Mark Eldred, Jim Chase, Bob Breton, Tom Lane, Mike Granberry Row 5: Mark Sutherland, Rick Lane, Marty Smith, Ron Boyd, David Vienneau, Robert Gorman, Roger Nooze, Reggie Cyrus, Jim Peterson Coach: Mr. Gigliotti JV Baseball Front: Mark Blair, John Mecca, Mark Bailey, Todd Pinti, Charles Balog. Middle: Coach Stan Evans, Paul D’arcangelo, Frank Brognano, Chris Simons, Michael Secor, Jeff Heburn, David Rizzo Back: Robert Barone, Derek Shidmore, Roger Potocki, Paul Chilhowski, Michael Thompson, Kyle Mumpton. ‘ - . a i A he | ee “4 Girls Spring Track Front: Linda Northrup, Debbie Palaka, Velda Clark, Patty Coughlin. Middle: Jean Welker, Julie Hughes, Kathy Voelcker, Geselle DeMatteo. Back: Jeanette Pietras, Kecia Henderson, Lisa Grasso, Farah Mason. The team was coached by Miss Sue Gardner and Miss Barb Smith Varsity Lacrosse 1979 Record 3-15 Nottingham 15 General Brown 6 C.B.A. 11 Henninger 10 Watertown 9 Bishop Ludden 21 Auburn 14 Whitesboro 7 I.H.C. Nottingham General Brown C.B.A. Henninger Watertown Bishop Ludden Auburn Whitesboro Ere. N= N Oe W UI wWwo ul AON N — Front: Brett Holmes, Mike Bartlett, Brian Howard. Row 2: Bob James, Bill Fleck, Ross Bartell. Row 3: Tim Houser, Mark Premo, Mike Lacey. Row 4: Mike Smith, Mark Semo. Back: David Zmudosky Team Coach: Mr. Meiss JV Lacrosse 1979 Record 2-16 Front: Galen Nephew, Eric Brantingham, Mark West, Jack Sykes. Row 2: Andre Bertrand, Kevin Russell, John Van Slyke, Mark Gualtieri, Joe Bigalow. Row 3 Curt Dewey, Scott Stephan, Norman Babcock, Jim Pekarski. Row 4 John Grogan, Sheldon Hardison, Brett Fields, Joey Ciaccia, David Sasenbach. Row 5 Scott Boylston, Bob Bialobreski, Joe Kelly. Coach: Mr. Warwick ww Nottingham C.B.A. Henninger Watertown Bishop Ludden Auburn Whitesboro 1.H.C. Nottingham General Brown C.B.A. Henninger Watertown Bishop Ludden Auburn Whitesboro LH.cC. General Brown _ oO won = — — Cor FP ON We ON OO WANWr NF FPNN KH OF OF ND _ = re fe eo ee ee eee .% C= The XIII Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York, a small town a few hours away from Rome. Many students were lucky enough to have tickets to the various events in the Adirondacks. These people had an unforgettable experience and witnessed Eric Heiden collect medal after medal and saw the U.S. Hockey team battle for their first gold medal in 20 years. Our mid-winter vacation coincided with the Olympics, giving students the time to see the games in person. Night after night everyone else sat in front of the television, elated as Eric Heiden won all five gold medals in speed skating. The other U.S. ath- letes captured our attention as the hockey team upset the U.S.S.R. and won the gold medal. Linda Fratianne won a silver in women’s singles figure skating. Charlie Tickner won a bronze in men’s single figure skating. Beth Heiden won a bronze in the women’s 3,000 meter speed skating. Leah Paulos Mueller won a silver in the women’s 500 meter and 1000 meter speed skating contest. Phil Mahre won a silver medal in the men’s slalom. Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, our hopes for a gold medal in pairs figure skating, had to withdraw when Randy was injured during a warmup. The achievements of these people made us feel good about the U.S. again during a time when we had problems of Americans being held as hostages in Iran, Afghanistan being tormented by a Soviet invasion, and a possible return of the draft for men and women. They made us realize that we still are a proud, ambitious people who can achieve anything we want Margaret Hopkins 1980 Photographs by Ww : Mr. Robert Carrier inter Mr. Patrick Corbat Olympics Utica Daily Press — ot ee = me; 4 me! | RFA offers comprehensive high school and college programs. Curriculum is in a constant state of flux al- lowing teachers to meet students’ present needs. If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you'd like to win, but think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you’re lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will. It’s all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed, you are. You've got to think high to rise. You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon or late, the man who wins, Is the man who thinks he can. Walter D. Wintle +a x ih y | all iy es 6 _ @ 3 ’ Courses offered in the Art Department in- clude Photography, Sculpturing, Sight and Sound, Advertising Design, Graphics, Interior Design, Mechanical Drawing, Studio Art, and Drawing and Painting. Board of Co-operative Educational Ser- vices Students may pursue a program of study work in any of the following areas: Agricultural Mechanics, Auto Body and Collision, Automatic Data Processing, Auto Mechanics, Carpen- try, Child Care, Computer Operation and Computer Programming, Conser- vation, Co-operative work study, Equine Husbandry, Food Trades, } Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health m Assisting, Heavy Equipment Operation and Daily Maintenance, Machine Shop, Masonry, Ornamental Horticul- ture, Plumbing and Heating, Practical Nursing, Trade — Drafting, Trade Electricity, and Retailing Merchandis- ing Distribution. a any 4 ; . A At� va s = Business ¥ Courses in Business include: Accounting, Advanced Account- ing, Business Management, Busi- ness Arithmetic, Business Law, Shorthand 1, Shorthand 2 and Transcription, Secretarial Prac- tice, Typewriting, Office Practice, Salesmanship, Marketing, Ad- vanced Marketing and Retailing, Store Experience, Office Exper- ience, Recordkeeping, and Con- sumer Economics. Retailing with Mr. Kenny $ -. —— - 1 ¥’ I never pose! Mrs. Rakowski’s Reading s 7 Class ita a8 @ - la Traffic and Safety Education Courses include Classroom, Behind-the-Wheel, Su- pervised Observation, and Simulator instruction. The course uses repetitive drills necessary to acquire the skills of safe driving. English English electives include literature and writing courses in American Classics, Medieval Literature, Tragic Muse, Research, Heroes of West, Shakespeare, Lost Generation, Media Composition, Bible Litera- ture, Drama, Man Myth and Magic, Folklore, Logic and Reason, Compassion for the Maladjusted, and Science Fiction. The English curriculum is currently being updated. 4 lecture on making Frence toast A trip to Spain Foreign Languages The Foreign Language department at R.F.A. offers classes in six languages. Students can take up to four years of French, Italian, Latin or Spanish, and up to three years of German or Russian. r Social Studies The Social Studies program promotes familiarity with civil values and traditions of the past in the context of the present. Curriculum includes: Europ e- an Culture Studies, American Studies, Advanced Government, Advanced Economics, Sociology, and Law. Home Economics Courses in Home Economics: Personal and Family Management, Personal and Family Relationships, Child Development, Interior Decorating, Nutrition and Meal Management, Textiles and Clothing, Mar- riage and Family Living, Tailoring and Dress Design, Personality Development, Food and Hospitality. Industrial Arts Students are offered the following courses: Ma- chine and Welding, Transportation, Metal Fabrica- tion, Production Metals, Wood Products, Wood- working Techonology, Advanced Woodworking, Wood Carving, Electrical Construction, Basic Elec- tronics, Communications Electronics, Solid State Electronics, Small Engines, and Vehicle Power. Mathematics Math 10—plane and coordinate geometry, introduction to the use of the computer, or sol- id geometry and three dimensional coordinate geometry. Math 11—algebra and trigonometry, introduc- tion to computer programming, or numerical analysis. Intermediate Algebra Elementary Analous Introduction to Statistics Calculus AB (Advanced Placement Mathemat- ics) Mrs. Austin’s Resource Center Music The program of the’ music department consists of three important and specific areas of emphasis; skill develop- ment, musical knowledge and attitude development Curriculum includes Or- chestra, Wind and Percus- sion Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, Cho- rus, Comprehensive Foun- dations of Music, Music His- tory and Literature, and Classic Guitar ° s m, we. a = | Pees Coach DeMatteo Physical education consists of both gym activities and pool activities. Students may select from the fol- lowing: Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country Skiing, Flag Football, Games, Golf, Handball, La- crosse, Paddleball, Soccer, Speedball, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Training, Boating and Water Safe- ty, Competitive Swim Skills and Conditioning, Water Games, Badminton, Body Mechanics, Conditioning, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Jazz Dance, Jogging-Fit- ness, Trampoline, Tumbling, Yoga, Snow Shoeing, Folk and Square Dancing, Life Saving, Social Dance, and Skin Diving. : SB OAnoaX Z'y _ Field trip to Lake Ontario at Nine Mile Point Front; Cheri Christy, Ben Baldanza, Alan Davis, Lauri Cappone, Mr. Uvanni. Back: Ran- Joyce Schultz Middle: Joe Stutten, Mike Granberry, Dennis Sexton, dy Brooke, Rick Chrysler ! Science Courses in science available to students include Biology, Achievement Biology, Earth Science, Physics, Advanced Phys- ics, Achievement Chemistry, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Physiology, Genet- ics, Health, Advanced Health, Mental Health, Consumer Health, First Aid, and Healthful Living in the Family. Aki Ms. Cianca’s Mental Health Class Karen Cheney Mr. Burlison’s Health Class 7 . P Oh no Lincoln’s missing again! , i, s Rg rw 7 Fric and Frac’s Holly Crosdale at Oliver's Mr. DelVecchio of Room 429 The Jewel Box coun PHILIPSON'S ‘es inn at oa 2 ARMY Best Wishes to the Class of 1980 REVERE COPPER BRASS INCORPORATED ROME MANUFACTURING AND COMPANY DIVISION REVEREWARE FACTORY STORE Rome Bowling Center AMF Machines Balls Drilled on Premises 115 Black River Boulevard Air-Conditioned 336-3540 Patrons J. J. Stellato, D. D. S. Richard’s Paper Co. Brook’s OPPER'S INC. KITCHENS, BATHS AND BUILT-IN FURNITURE “CABINETRY FoR EVERY Room’’ 303 ERIE BOULEVARD, WEST ROME, NEW YORK 13440 PHONE: 337-5100 Free Estimates We wish to thank the advertisers who helped support the 1980 edition of the De-O-Wain-Sta. The yearbook business staff sold $2115 in adver- tising to defray publication costs and to keep the selling price of the yearbook to students as low as possible. In particular, we would like to thank Mr. Rahorcsak of Acme Studio, Mr. Christensen of Chris’ Photique, Mr. Mario of Margo Studio, and Mr. Siringo of Siringo Studio. Their services in taking faculty, homeroom, and large group photographs was invaluable. These pictures were taken and printed gratuitously by the photogra- phers. Once again thank you. The De-O-Wain-Sta Staff Congratulations to the Class of 1980 From John Rahorcsak of the ACME STUDIO Fine Photography for Portraits Weddings Children Family Groups 509 East Dominick Street Phone 336-4950 VARFLEX CORPORATION Manufacturers of Electrical Insulating Sleeving Rome, New York CINGRANELLI’S Appliances ¢ Televisions SALES . SERVICE . PARTS 1186 ERIE BOULEVARD, WEST ROME, NEW YORK 13440 336-0810 CATALDO BROS. AND SONS INC. CATALDO READY MIX INC. 1180 Erie Blvd. W. 337-7900 Rome, New York Best Wishes to the Class of 80 ROME FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOC. Community Distributing Nationally Advertised Merchandise at the Lowest Wholesale Prices 118 Erie Boulevard Rome, New York Gorner {Cupboard rome’s first full service gift shop liberty plaza on the mall rome, n. y. 13440 4 315-337-3610 susan a. guy, Owner visa master charge Congratulations to the Class of 1980. 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At graduation we'll all grow nearer And all of our friends seem so much dearer. And as we say our final goodbye, One last embrace and one more cry, A “keep in touch” and a “promise I will” A “remember when”, but better still. A place in my heart, you'll always stay, This is what’s been said as we go our own way. Linda Rollins