Salem High School - Witch Yearbook (Salem, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1977 volume:

' V.s Contents Photography by Gainsboro Studio Salem, Mass. 2 Theme 4 Seniors ... 10 Class History . . . ... 14 Portraits ... 18 Vocational ... 84 Superlatives . . . . ... 92 Faculty ' ' ... ... 98 Fall . . 114 Student Life . . 144 Winter . . 166 Spring . . 192 Organizations . . . . . . 218 Sponsors . . 232 Senior Week ...... . . 286 Afterward . . . 252 3 Whenever the day is bringing you down, and nothing’s going your way, Just turn it around. 4 Don’t let the world upset you, Get depressed and what does it get you? You’ve got a chance to make it, Reach right out and take it. Leave your worries behind, You gotta make your own sunshine. 5 When you’re feeling down, You gotta aim high. Don’t stare at the ground, Reach for the sky. 6 Just keep yourself up; Don’t ever complain. Before you walk in the sun, You gotta laugh in the rain. 7 8 Life is a smile, So find it. Put your face behind it. Get it straight in your mind, You gotta make your own sunshine. 9 10 Senior year is an odd combination of joy and sorrow. Each senior is both ecsta- tic and proud concerning his highly re- garded status in the high school. Seniors receive preferential treatment and are fi- nally regarded as adults. All of these ben- efits have been long awaited since Freshman year. Despite all the levity, there is a weighted sorrow in the back of one’s mind. We Seniors will enjoy these days while they last for we know that soon we shall depart and never again to- tally recapture these precious high school years. Class History “When we think back on all the crap we learned in high school, it’s a wonder we can think at all. Though our lack of education hasn’t hurt us none, we can read the writing on the . . . desk.’’ P. Simon We stopped by the old high school on our way to graduation rehearsal this morning. As we stood looking up at the building, memories washed over us in the same way the floods used to wash over the basement floor. As freshmen, it really never bothered us — we were too busy waiting in line to get up the stairs or trying to navigate through the dimly lit halls. In the Fall of 1973, we were forced to expand our vocabulary. “Special re- ports,” “study halls,” and “sessions” suddenly became signifi- cant. Once we discovered that there was nothing really very “special” about those reports, that studying was the only thing not done in study halls, and that sessions, although well- attended, were not the most exciting way to spend your after- noon, we could now consider ourselves full-fledged Freshmen. After Freshman year, the only possible direction was up! The rise of the football team in the Fall (no pun intended) of 1974 brought Coach Ken Perrone’s undefeated Witches to the Super Bowl. Despite an all-out effort by everyone involved, the game ended in a distressing one — point loss. Another change that occurred in September was the rise of Mr. Curtin. No longer could we be “canned by Libby;” now it was “curtains for us all.” Yes, Mr. Edward Curtin had hung around long enough to be draped in the proverbial principal robes. The new administration did its best to make the remainder of our stay at the Highland Avenue residence pleasant. 14 Peeling paint and plaster, crowded cafeteria and classrooms, somehow seemed more bearable because we knew that in the fall of our junior year we would move to the “plastic kiddie castle” — or so we thought. We packed and unpacked and packed again. For an entire se- mester we lived out of Casey and Hayes boxes, waiting in antici- pation of the DAY. Suddenly it happened — co-ed gym came into existence and our education began. No longer was co-ed volleyball a special treat. Now there was no mystery as to what lurked behind the big green curtain. “Animal ball” and “bombardment” were replaced by more sophicated activities such as fencing and gymnastics. And “oh-h-h that Salem High cookin,” remained the same the difference being the way it was served — color coded. “Look, there’s a blue tray in the orange caf!” Although a foreign tray could be easily noticed, it was more difficult to detect “a stranger in a strange caf.” especially because most people carried three different i.d.’s. Once you got into the caf, the next problem was how to get out. How many times were we accosted by an aide demanding a pass, or your life. The courtyard, affectionately known as the “pit” was one option which did not require a pass. Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor snow could stop the patrons of the pit from their appointed puff. The only other “no-passing zone” was the route from the caf to the I.M.C. (not to be confused with the library). Of course, the atmospheric conditions on the 3rd level were not condusive to the support of human life. In other words, we could not sit there! We took all this in stride, however, and our Junior Year wa great. It was the year of the Bicentennial, the year the Music O] ganizations toured the Eastern Seaboard, the year the Varsit sports teams combined for the best over-all record in the North east Conference. pi The Junior Minstrel Show proved that we could function suer cessfully as a group. Our prom, held at the Colonial-Hilton Inn hr Lynnfield on May 14 was well-attended by Juniors and thei dates, all enjoying an evening never to be forgotten. The Mt$ ei Monadnock climb concluded our Junior Year. P It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. It was the epoch op belief, it was the epoch of incredulity. It was the season of light 13 it was the season of darkness. It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. We were all going direct to Heaven, we a were all going direct the other way. In short, it was our Senior Year. P Like death and taxes, “senior-itis” is inevitable, and we all contracted it in October of 1976. Regardless, the fall brought with it several accomplishments, one of which was the Cross Country team’s participation in the State Finals. Another was the much-improved Band. 16 Winter brought two memorable events: a giant snow-storm and le Junior Senior Winter Cotillion, held at the Witchcraft Heights chool. The blizzard provided us with an extra week’s vacation; le Cotillion gave us sore feet and a nice memory, i “Stars were born” in the Spring. After much hard work, our enior Show was finally produced, and Mr. Box and Mr. Burns lherited a few more grey hairs. We still had some blank corridor passes left when we realized rat our chances to use them were gone. The last day of school r as upon us. This afforded us the opportunity to demonstrate our aeronauti- al skills by releasing a convoy of planes in the I.M.C. (not to be onfused with the library!) I hat had seemed like forever suddenly seemed like a minute as ur high school years drew to a close. alem High has given us more than the academic basics; it has iven us a working knowledge of life. “Kick the juke box will ya,” it’s off again.” “Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you. It was ut yesterday we met in a dream. You have sung to me in my loneness, and I of your longings have built a tower in the sky. ut now our sleep has fled, and our dream is over, and it is no mger dawn. The noontide is upon us and our half waking has irned to fuller day, and we must part. If in the twilight of mem- ry we should meet once more, we shall speak again together nd you shall sing to me a deeper son. And if our hands should leet in another dream we shall build another tower in the sky.” Kahil Gibran 17 Maureen Abbott 150 North Street “Maury” “There’s always tomorrow for dreams to come true” Rich Akatyszewski 55 Valley Street Jeanie Albert 49 Prince Street 1 r Patricia Anketell 5 Phillips Street Hakan Arheden 31 Broad Street John Allen 15 Pope Street 18 Marjorie Atwood 5 Sable Road “Margie” Michele Augusta 11 Patton Road “Better late than never” David Arrington 33 Balcomb Street “Arri” “Save tomorrow for tomor- row, think about today in- stead” Eugene Ayott 52 Summit Street 19 M Susan Baccari 18 Pleasant Street “Sue B. Honey” “Change your words into truth and then change that truth into love” Kirk Baliotis 12 Greenway Road Dorothy Ball 11 Meadow Street “Dot” “Today is the first day of the rest of my life” Julie Bannister 41 Barr Street “Life is but a passing cloud overhead; and those who dream never look up, the sky, the clouds, are but strangers” Robert Bannister 41 Barr Street Sally Bartman 163 North Street “Sal” “Love is life and happiness” Jean Paul Banville 9 West Terrace Mary Barton 6 WitchHill Road “Memories of friends will be what I have to keep up my spirits and carry me on” Patricia Barbeau 12 Barton Street “Tricia” “You can’t disregard your friends, because life gets so hard when you reach the end” William Bates 87 Flint Street “Bill” 21 Linda Beckhusen 22 Walter Street Barbara Bemis 36 March Street “Barbie” “Life is like a flower, always blooming in to new things” Paul Begin 2 Hathorne Crescent Carson Beote 15 East Collins Street “You only go around once in life” Cynthia Belfiore 72 Champlain Road “Cindy” “Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomor- row a vision of hope” Deborah Bernier 4 Blaney Street “Debbie” “Always remember your high school years are your golden years” 22 Anne Marie Berube 46 Lawrence Street “Sunshine” “Tis time I shall leave and watch sunsets from other shores and regret not giving my love even more” mm.;: Kathleen Bilo 1 Calabrese Street “Kathy” “Little deeds of kindness help to make our world a happy one” Robert Black 12 Pope Street Darlene Bliss 12 Osgood Street Mark Bloom 27 Gallows Hill Road “Boom-Boom” “What do you want from life?” Frank Bonaiuto 81 Summer Street Pamela Borowski 42 Roslyn Street “Pam” “The flowers of kindness never fade” Denise Bouchard 59 Charles Street “Those saints which God loves best, the devil tempts least” 24 Michael Bouchard 78 Moffatt Road “Bouch” Diane Boulay 21 Abbott Street “The uppermost thing in my mind is my memory of Salem High” Jane Bozek 9 Conant Street “I am” Aleatha Brantley 12 First Street Kathy Brown 49 Summit Street “Kath” “Happiness is being with those you love” Michael Buckley 24 Station Road “Wheats” “I plead the fifth amend- ment” 25 Richard Buonfiglio 18 Cherry Hill Avenue “Guinea” Julie Buras 2 Elm Avenue “Jules” “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Kathleen Burke 16 Cloutman Street Brian Burkinshaw 84 Ord Street “It’s my song right or wrong, you can play along or you can just stay behind.” Susan Burkinshaw 15 Victory Road “Sue” “For the time encountered, for the friends remembered, I Edward Burns have now found my way.” 32 Beach Avenue Catherine Burton 47 Winthrop St reet “Cathy” William Carmen III 15 Ocean Avenue “Bill” Thomas Butler 8 South Street Elaine Camire 162 Bridge Street 27 Annette Caron 19 Skerry Street Philip Carro 14 Juniper Avenue Susan Carter 14 Columbus Avenue “Sue” “For only when I know who I am, will I know what is possible” Matthew Centorino 71 Columbus Avenue “Matt” Tina Cimini 71 Locust Street “You are only what people remember you to be; be happy and the world will shine” Cathy Carty 12 English Street 28 I Cindy Clay 38 Harbor Street Cheryl Coffin 3 Raymond Road “Cher” Brian Coleman 32 Gardner Street Bp m . j Cheryl Cook 6 Maple Avenue “Cookie” “They say I will shine like the light in the city, I hope it will be like the moon on the sea” Thomas Cornacchio 77 Memorial Drive “Tom” Maria Correa 56 Ward Street “Mery” “The best gifts of sincerity come wrapped up in small packages” Pamela Correnti 15 Station Road “Pam” “You’ve got to live for today and then ... let go” 30 Daniel Daffe 14 Summer Street Norman Darisse 109 Broadway Street Kathleen DeFranco 7 Oliver Street “Franc” Joseph Darisse 11 Intervale Road Sandra D’Amore 91 Tremont Street “Sandy” “We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun” Kathleen Cox 13 Messervy Street “Kathy” 31 Sharon Denaro 2 Gallows Hill Road “All I need is some love and understanding’’ Claire Deveau 21 Ravenna Avenue Denise Dragonis 18 Geneva Street Mary Driscoll 16 Cleveland Road “The future is a blank page; it will be what you write upon it” Theresa Donovan 23 Gallows Hill Road “Tre” “Each happiness of yesterday is a memory of tomorrow” Jean Dion 2 Chase Street 32 Kenneth Dube 6 Hathorne Place “Doob” “Obstacles are these frighten- ing things you see when you take your eyes off the goal” Linda Duchesne 89 Flint Street Joseph Duhaine 18 Oliver Street 33 Cynthia Dupray 10 Clifton Avenue Dianne Dylengoski 156 Derby Street “Enthusiasm is the sparkle of Ann Eskenazi life” 61 Rainbow Terrace 1 Deanna Fay 48 Summit Street “There can be no rainbow without a cloud and storm” _ ; a Janet Febonio 59 Summer Street “Jan” “There’s always tomorrow for dreams to come true; to- morrow is not far away” Mark Febonio 33 Balcomb Street 34 Kathleen Field 4 Porter Street “Kathy” “It is good to know, it is better to do, it is best to be” Robert Fleming 9 Rainbow Terrace “Bobby” Eugenia Ferris 21 Naples Road “If you want to sing out, sing out; if you want to be free, be free” 35 Maureen Flynn 16 Bradford Street “Moe” “We arrive upon this earth alone; we depart alone. This time called life was meant to be shared” Robert Foley 30 Pleasant Street “Bob” Sandra Foley 29 Garden Terrace “Sandy” “Laughter makes the world go around” Jane Fontaine 2 Glover Street “Making the most of today is the best preparation for to- morrow” Jacqueline Ford 10 Lathrop Street “Jacqui” Marie Fortier 12 Clark Street David Francis 10 Ridgeway Street Regina Frann 4 Essex Street ‘Reg “In looking back at the faces I’ve seen, I would be the first to say I wouldn’t have done it any other way” Diane Frechette 6 Rosyln Street George Gagne 105 Broadway Street 37 Susanne Gagne 212 Jefferson Avenue “Sue” “May you always have the freedom to be yourself” Sandra Gagnon 27 Cross Street “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make” Eileen Gagnon 6 Orne Street Deborah Gallant 9 Dunlap Street “Debby” “Do not rush the moments of youth or wish them away” Michael Gagnon 28 Howard Street Joanne Ganey 5 Bow Street “Joe” “Good things come in small packages” 38 ■ Charles Gauthier 95 Rainbow Terrace Patricia Giardi 73 Summer Street “Patty” “Life is no brief candle; it is a splendid torch” Deborah Gibney 91 Flint Street “Debbie” 39 tmggggm Janet Gibney 15 Summit Street Thomas Giering 35 Beaver Street David Gness 18 Forest Avenue “If school is God-given, stu- dents must accept it” Darrell Gonyea 10 Smith Street Paula Grady 16 Puritan Road “When you’re young, gifted, and black, you got to keep reaching cause the rainbow ain’t enough” Mark Goodwin 2 Bay View Avenue Patricia Grant 4 Cliff Street “Patty” “To live is to learn” Joanne Goodwin 74 Tremont Street “Curly” “Climb to the threshold of your own beliefs” Cheryl Gravel 19 Hanson Street 41 Scott Grieco 38 Bay View Avenue Malia Griffin 120 Bay View Avenue “Don’t let it bring you down, it’s only castles burning; just find someone whose turning, and you will come around’’ Marina Greaves 10 Allen Street Paula Gray 6 Harrison Street “Of all the heavenly gifts that mortal men commend, what trusty treasurers coun- terweight a friend?” 42 Diane Guy 11 Cypress Street “Di” “Always remember to think with your heart, and never will you be lonely’’ Jane Guy 31 Buffum Street “Forget-me-not” Donald Haefner 17 Butler Street Denise Hagan 53 Harbor Street “Life is what you make it” Judith Hagan 39 Osgood Street “We’re free to go where we please and to be what we want” Glenn Hall 30 Walter Street 43 Darlene Hamilton 348 Essex Street “Life is but a song, and I must sing it” Melanie Hendricks 15 Phillips Street “Changing and rearranging, living and giving” Daniel Hayes 40 Memorial Drive Joan Higgins 20 Cedar Street “Higgy” “Life has its ups and downs, but it still goes on” William Hebert 39 Circle Hill Road “Bill” Joya Hoffman 34 Boardman Street “Cherish yesterday, dream today, live tomorrow” 44 Bill Hosman 12 Center Street Daniel Hubbar d 413 Lafayette Street “Dan” Annette Houde 112 Loring Avenue “Annie” “Good luck to the under- classmen” Pamela Houlihan 10 First Street “Pam” “Dreams are my reality” 45 Mark Hudon 9 Hancock Street “Hudy” “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you shouldn’t do in the first place” Francis Hughes 13 Walter Street “Fran” “Down to earth” Paulina Hurd 10 Clark Street “Smily” “Love is a beautiful word, but knowing its’ meaning is what love is all about” Karen Inman 6 Randall Street “Dream like you’ll live forever; live like you’ll die tomorrow” 46 Debbie Irwin 82 Rainbow Terrace “Deb” “To wind the mighty secrets of the past, and turn the key of time” Elaine Iwanicki 4 Geneva Street Richard Jameson 15 Leach Street Ellen Jalbert 29 Abbott Street “Respect is what we owe, love is what we give” Elizabeth Jenkinson 59 Appleton Street “Beth” Kevin Jalbert 62 Lawrence Street 47 John Jennings 379 Lafayette Street “J.J.” “Wonders never cease” Brenda Jeter 272 Jefferson Avenue “Bren” “The happiness I found from each and every one of my friends will be shared in my heart forever” Donna Joly 36 Naumkeag Street Patricia Kapnis 25 Franklin Street Joe Keane 5 Witchcraft Road Zbigniew Kantorosinski 11 Fowler Street 48 William Kennedy 8 Bedford Street “Bill” Tammy King 7 Wall Street “Here we stand, wondering Paul Kirk where the future will lead” 17 Intervale Road 49 James Koen 42 Hanson Street Natalie Krochmal 73 Ocean Avenue “Minnie” “I’ll get by with a little help from my friends” Carol Kozik 12 Beach Avenue “There comes a time to say good-bye to the things you know and hello to the things you don’t” Andrew Kurpes 24 Ravenna Avenue Phillip Kritikos 25 Oakland Street “The wall on which genius makes its mark is built by common men, out of sweat and sadness; but so common as to be beyond common- ness” Michael Kuzmar 6 Glendale Street “The Kuz” 50 Donna Lach 251 Jefferson Avenue | “We’re free to go where we | want and to do as we please” Theresa LaChance 39 Clark Street “Terry” Greg Labrecque 12 Oakland Avenue “Gimp” Gerard Lajoie 13 Preston Road 51 Alfred Languirand 7 Piedmont Street Paul LaRoche 15 Buchanon Road “Rocky” “Why not help one another on the way, make way for the positive day” Dean Larrabee 15 Harris Street Joseph Lassiter 44 School Street Angela Lavecchio 67 Moffat Road “Ang” “Some men see things that are and ask why; I see things that never were and ask why not?” Elise Lavoie 4 Nursery Street “Lisa” Ronald Lavoie 65 Endicott Street “Ruff” “Treat people well today, for they may be gone tomorrow” Kevin Leahy 66 Beaver Street “One more Saturday night” Michael LeBlanc 59 Hathorne Street 53 Norman LeBlanc Susan LeBrun 10 Conant Street 401 Jefferson Avenue Jody LeClerc 11 3 V 2 Loring Avenue Sandy LeFleur 8 Dearborn Street “Rise-Go forth and conquer” Richard Lefrancois 158 Highland Avenue “Rick” Donna Leger 13 Naples Road “Why take life seriously? You’re not going to come out of it alive” 54 y ? )Ut Amanda Leighton 27 Valley Street “Am I true to myself, do I be- lieve in what I do?” John Lemire 25 Pickman Street Sally Lessor 10 Orchard Street “Sal” “I may not know where I’m going, but I’ll never forget where I’m from” 55 Yvonne L’Heureux 8 Beckford Street Barbara Libby 11 Ward Street “Love will keep us together” Kathleen Lingren 12 Daniels Street “Kathy” “Go your own way, I’ll go mine and carry on” Amy Madore 3 Cedarview Avenue “Memories are the most trea- sured things a person can keep” John Lord 101 Crowdis Street “Bug” Tim Lynch 30 Dearborn Street Thomas Lules 32 Pickman Road “Tom” “Some men see things as they are and ask why? I dream of things that never were and say why not?” Lucille Luzinski 25 Hardy Street “Lucy” “The days that make us happy, make us wise” Gail Lipsett 42 Rainbow Terrace 57 Robert Maguire 46 Cedar Street Anne Manoogian Debra Marengi 8 Madeline Avenue 73 Valley Street “It is good to know, it is better to do, it is best to be’’ 58 Tony Marfongelli 2 Garden Terrace Joanne Marmen 23 River Street David Marrs 3 Hamilton Street “Dave” Nancy Marshall 13 Grove Street Susan Martins 62 Leach Street Steven Masella 37 Marlboro Road 59 Barbara Maurice 8 Garden Terrace Linda McCormick 60 Tremont Street “Too many people are only a fragment of themselves for others to see. Become a whole human being” Cynthia Mazza 30 Crowdis Street “Cindy” Elaine McCormick 16 Conant Street Lisa McGowan 8 Hubon Street “I am not afraid of tomorrow because I have seen yester- day and I love today” Donna McCulloch 78 Rainbow Terrace “Farewell yesterday, good luck tomorrow” 60 Roberta McSwiggan 24 Arbetta Street Donna Meader 28 Barstow Street Lori McNeil 15 Roosevelt Road t 1 Paul Melanson 96 Linden Street w r- Margaret Miano 2 Leavitt Street “Keep your face to the sun- shine and you’ll never see the shadows’’ Ann Michaud 12 Story Road “Reach for the stars, but al- ways remember to keep your feet on the ground” Lyn-Anne Michaud 505 Loring Avenue Toni Michaud 12 Foster Court 62 Wendy Millen 103 Columbus Avenue “Hey tomorrow, where are you going; do you have some room for me?” John Miller 31 Butler Street “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore” Cathy Morency 8 Cleveland Road “As time goes on, life will get better.” Laurie Morency 48 Endicott Street Edward Morgani 15 Dunlap Street Linda Morneau 4 Felt Street “The years went by too fast; wish they lasted longer” 63 Steve Morris 67 Hathorne Street Michael Murphy 494 Loring Avenue Robert Mroz 50 Lovitt Street “Bob” “Tell me my friend, what I can do today to be where I want to be tomorrow?” Constance Murtaugh 12 Conant Street “Connie” “Reach for the heavens, hope for the future and all that you can be. Don’t settle for what you are” Jeffrey Munroe 72 Endicitt Street “Tull” “It’s been great” Dennis Murtaugh 58 Tremont Street Mark Myslinski 32 Summit Avenue Richard Nadeau 10 First Street Phyllis Murtaugh 12 Conant Street “Penny” “How long has it been since yesterday and what about tomorrow?” 65 Carolyn Nash 7 March Street Court Rosemarie Noel 97 Jackson Street “Rosebud” “If I don’t see you anymore in this world, I’ll meet you in the next one . . . don’t be late” Kenneth Newman 14 Crescent Drive John Noorduin 44 Butler Street “Huntz” “A lasting piece of the ac- tion” James Noble 50 Boston Street “Lipsy” Nancie Norton 48 Summit Avenue “There is nothing more beau- tiful than a summer’s day” l II- Robert Osgood 2 Nursery Street “Ozzie” Deborah O’Shea 47 Wilson Street “Debbie” “In the time of your life . live” James Page 4 Holmes Street “Jim” “Days come and go, but memories are forever” 67 Michael Paine 38 Bow Street Lorraine Palm 5 Reed Street John Parady 11 Freeman Road Cheryl Peach 56 Rainbow Terrace “When will I see you again?” - Janice Pelletier 5 Wheatland Street “Jan” Judith Poirier 8 Cottage Street Katherine Peterson 4 Hancock Street “Kathy” “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose” Sandra Pollock 1 School Street Court “Sandy” Patricia Petropoulos 3 Butler Street “Patty” “Tomorrow belongs to me” Roberta Pszenny 11 Boardman Street “Bobbi” “It’s laughter we will re- member whenever we re- member the way we were” K 69 Helen Raczkowski 21 Carlton Street Thomas Reynolds 21 V 2 Cross Street “Burt” “This above all — to thine own self be true” Audrey Randall 3 V 2 Bentley Street Marybeth Richard 18 Laurel Street “ . . . minds playing a hide and seek between worlds” Teresa Roberts 20 Planters Street “Terri” Roberta Ransom 50 Osgood Street “Boo” “To dream of the person you’d like to be is a waste of the person you are” Sharon Roffey 8 Beach Avenue “The language of friendship is not words, but meanings. It is an intelligence above lan- guage” Lisa Romangnoli 28 Boardman Street “Smile and the world smiles with you; cry and you cry alone” Pamela Rose 45 Barstow Street 71 Rhonda Rose 3 Witchcraft Road “I’ll never learn to be just me Stephen Rosenthal first, by myself’’ 88 Ocean Avenue John Ross 31 Flint Street “J.R.” Katherine Sabean 24 Buffum Street “Kathy” Diane Samolchuk 65 Salem Street “There are plenty of acquain- tances in the world, but very few real friends” ... Deborah Sarkisian 27 Linden Street “Deb” “We realize life goes on as we grow older” i mmm, Vi Carole Savoie 34 Raymond Avenue “The road thus traveled upon, now separates before us. It pleads with us to de- cide which road to follow; a choice we all must make” Kenneth Sargent 91 Summer Street “Sarge” Debra Sawicki 31 Barr Street “A gaze of wonderment to- wards a maze of fulfillment” 73 Patricia Scanlon 9 Larkin Lane Deborah Scialdone 225 Lafayette Street “Debbie” “A good friend is the best possession” Robert Shea 12 Larkin Lane “Bob” Phyllis Simos 77 School Street “Memories will always light the corners of our minds” 74 John Soboczinski 24 Briggs Street “Soby” Jane Spanks 28 Arbella Street “Imagine the time, the years, the changes of one’s years, the changes of one thing into another and out again” Eileen Soucy 44 Roslyn Street Ann Smith 22 Conant Street Sue Smecker 201 North Street I ■ Laurie Sousa 12 Cliff Street ♦ - 75 Donna Staniewicz 50 Cedar Street “Stan” “Remember only the good times” Bruce St. Pierre 11 Orchard Street Martha St. Pierre 10 Bradford Street “Marth” “Laughter is contagious” Ray St. Pierre 25 Shore Avenue Gail Swenbeck 53 Appleton Street Bernard Szczechowicz 1 Scenic Avenue “Bernie” 76 Gina Tassinari 22 Monroe Road “If you smile I will under- stand, because that is some- thing everyone does in the same language’’ Matthew Thompson 10 English Street “Matt” “I’m so lonesome” Patricia Theriault 30 Bertuccio Avenue “You’re more than begin- ning; you’ve learned to fly” Dennis Thibodeau 10 Glover Street i Barbara Tobin 10 Barton Street “Barb” Lisa Trainor 51 Forrester Street Donna Tremblay 17 Barnes Road 78 Julie Tremblay 34 Wilson Street Paula Tremblay 20 Dow Street Susan Tremblay 1 English Street Ellen Turcotte 7 Friend Street Eileen Twomey 204 Jefferson Avenue “Eil” “Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose” Joseph Twohig 9 March Street 79 Lisa Vaillancourt 14 Fairfield Street “Ace” “There are certain things in life you cannot have, so take what you can get” John Vanloon 155 Boston Street Sheryl Vergari 15 Symonds Street “Since when is it easy, and how is it done? Should we walk away slowly, or should we run?” Anne Walker 12 Gifford Court William Walsh 9 MesservyStreet “Bill” John Welch 21 Surrey Road 80 mmi V .� inltf 1 Ellen Winiarczyk 39 Ravenna Avenue Ronald Wester 359 Lafayette Street “Ron” Patricia White 19 Japonica Street Kimberly Wilson 1 Paul Avenue 81 Denise Yeannakopoulos 14 Moulton Avenue “Yeanna” “Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you” 82 In Memory of Douglas Dash r.. ' i 0 KM ■•- ■ mi ; if. 84 85 Victor Baez 52 Dow Street David Bouchard 7 Prince Street Place “Dave” Laurence Bouchard 28 Lafayette Place “Larry” “It’s only the beginning” Keith Boucher 11 Fairfield Street Ronald Caliri 10 Story Road “A strong will and a soft heart make life that much easier” Thomas Couillard 19 Varney Street 86 Thomas Gagnon 8 Cedar Crest Road Douglas Doherty 321 Jefferson Avenue John Doran 3V 2 Bently Street 87 Paul Gauthier 85 Marlboro Road Burdett Godfrey 49 Dearborn Street — Mark Haley 199 North Street John Karedis 210 Lafayette Street 1 Spero Kontarasis 11 March Street Court Richard Lapointe 8 Pickman Road “Rick” “Somebody up there likes me” Laurent Mercier 6 Linden Street “Mr. Excitement” Steven Milan 41 Rainbow Terrace Michael Pennell 6 Cloverdale Avenue Christopher Powers 137 Ocean Avenue 89 Gary Raymond 26 Chandler Road Daniel Saffer 19 Aborn Street Michael Santerre 104 Crowdis Street Wayne Scott 7 Ord Street Court Donald Sicotte 49 Lawrence Street Gregory Speliotis 16 Balcomb Street 90 Paul St. Pierre 5 Laurier Road Robert Waldie 39 Leach Street “Signs are in the air, we spent it all too quickly. No one seems to care, until their cup is empty’’ Robert Yates 53 Osgood Street “Yatesie’’ 91 Senior Superlatives 1977 92 Best personality: Diane Guy, Dave Titus. Most spirited: Cheryl Vegari, Carson Be- ote. Best looking: Cindy Belfiore, Ron Caliri. Most Athletic: Lisa Vaillancourt, Jamie Koen (absent). Most flirtatious: Rhonda Rose, Jamie Jennings. mttj -tftt fmV ' jv Best dressed: Denise Yeannakopoulos, Todd Thibodeau. Class clown: Sandy 1‘oley, Tom Cor- nacchio. Most Sincere: Joan Higgins, John Miller. Most Musical: Eugenia I-erris, Bill Carmen. Most Versatile: Ellen Winiarczyk, Bob Mroz (absent). Senior Quietest: Maureen Abbott Bill Kennedy Happiest: Sandy LeFleur Dave Arrington Most mechanically inclined: Kathy Cox Dave Bouchard (absent) Most artistic: Margaret Miano Ken Sargent (absent) Most talkative: Jimmy Noble Theresa Donovan (absent) Most individualistic: Fran Hughes Jane Bozek (absent) Best build: Janet Febonio Ron Lavoie Wittiest: Carol Kozik (absent) Dan Hubbard (absent) Most popular: Patty Kapnis (absent) Rob Osgood (absent) 94 T Superlatives 1977 95 Camera Shy Bruce Andrews 57 Appelton Street Richard Arundel 20 Rice Street Donna Bailey 12 Dearborn Street James Battice IIV 2 Mason Street Michaelyn Burkett Salem Heights Apts. Tony Cameron 12 Grafton Street Cheryl Carpenter 57 Ocean Avenue Michael Castonguay 5 Buffum Street James Cercone 12 Rawlens Street Charles Collins 6 Buffum Street Thomas Connell 3 Wall Street Court Arthur Cote 8 East Collins Avenue Bruce Courage 4 Parrallel Street Brian Courtney 10 Phelps Street James Curran 10 Woodbury Court Diane Daffe 14 Sumner Street David Deschamps 15 Geneva Street Kenneth Devaney 1 Block House Square John Dubiel 32 Ward Street Richard Emmert 10 First Street David Femino 52 Linden Street Kathrine Fleming 22 Mason Street John Freeman 33 Rainbow Terrace Marcia Gallagher 11 Dearborn Street Kevin Grant 98 Rainbow Terrace Peter Grimanis 70 Summer Street Daniel Herrick 15 Pond Street Vinh Hoang 49 Harbor Street William Hosman 6 Border Street Kevin Hughes 10 Ober Street Patricia Johnson 140 Derby Street David Kenny 9 Looney Avenue Denise LeBlanc 40 Derby Street Linda Lyons 351 Jefferson Avenue George MacFarland 85 Rainbow Terrace Luanne Marchand 21 Horton Street Dale Marquis 12 Calabrese Street James Marquis 17 Chamber Road James Masters 210 North Street Joseph McDonald 45 Buena Vista Avenue Randall McGlone 5 Wall Street Mark Mikulski 8 Briggs Street Jacques Morard 30 Sable Road Roseanne Muccio 10 Puritan Road Paul Mullen 6 Linden Street Judith Murphy 10 First Street Timothy Murray 21 Flint Street Rebecca Noucher 20 Hathorne Street Olle Ostlund 19 Broad Street Paula Pelletier 7 Laurent Street Phillip Pelletier 13V2 Meadow Street Maria Pereira 91 Proctor Street Michael Pitreau 14V2 Fort Avenue Brian Pynn 13 Buffum Street Paul Reale 12 Riverbank Road Alfred Rogers 45 English Street Steve Shaufler 135 Derby Street Thomas Stifter 25 Ward Street Thomas Styczko 11 Koscivsko Street Todd Thibodeau 5 Salt Wall Street Gary Tivnan 10 First Street Brenda Warren 95 Ocean Avenue Karl Wilkinson 4 Parker Court Valerie Wooldridge 26 Dunlap Street Floria Zaferelis 3 Bedford Street VOCATIONAL Keith Atwood 40 Outlook Road Chris Christoforou 35 Gallows Hill Road David Danells 2-A Hazel Street Andre Desjardins 22 Wisteria Street Peter Fournier 211 North Street Edward Froncki 29 Bow Street David LeBrun 144 Lafayette Street Steven Levesque 22 Grove Street Anthony Medeiros 4 Rockdale Avenue John Pizzo 14 River Street John Poretta 59 Broad Street Phillip Renard Jr. 59 Beaver Street John Rogers 19 Bayview Circle Gary Wellis 13 Albion Street 0 o 98 Congratulations to the class of 1977. You have brought honor to yourselves and to your school through all of your achievements during your four years here at Salem High School. May your journey through life be filled with happiness and success. Donald P. Brennan Housemaster, Blue Look Forward! Look Forward! These words could well be the cry for all to heed. Your future lies ahead and has no limits. Create a masterpiece in this time, always adding to its’ beauty. You will be amazed at your capabilities. Hopefully, what you have learned at S.H.S. will be an inspiration for this work of art. Put yourselves in motion and look ahead. Best wishes in all your future en- deavors, and fond memories of all your past achievements and good times. Alfred J. Viselli Orange Housemaster For most high school seniors who have been happily counting off the days until graduation, commence- ment means THE END: the end of school, the end of rules they don ' t like and the end of being considered a child. However, commencement actually means A BEGINNING, and for all of you it is a beginning of a new life, whether you are going on to further education or looking for a job. You are beginning to use the skills and knowledge you have gained while in high school, and you are beginning to see what kind of an adult you have become. All of the supportive services staff of green house, counselors, teachers, aides and clerks join me in wishing all of you good fortune on your commencement. Lorraine V. Kavanaugh Green Housemaster On behalf of each staff member in Unified Arts, I would like to wish each of you every success and happiness in your future en- deavors. In your four years at Salem High School you have had the opportu- nity of attending our old high school as well as the advantages of new course offerings in our new facility. If your schedule has not allowed you to take advantage of the Unified Arts area, we would welcome you to participate in the evening school program. As the first full year graduating class from the new Salem High School, I trust that you are ready to take your place in society be it in the world of work, armed services, post sec- ondary school or college. The most important thing as you travel through life is to be happy — a wish we all extend to each of you. Robert L. Pesce Unified Arts Director 100 - My most heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 1977. You have reached a major point in your life and are now at the beginning of a new adventure. May you always have good health, success in your endeavors and the sense to always care for your fellow man. Joseph A. Zagrobski Director Salem Vocational High The apron strings are being cut. After thirteen years, the time has come to make a decision which will probably affect you for the rest of your life. For some it will be college, others work, marriage, the service, or possibly travel. Whatever your decision, take your time and weigh your decision carefully. Take time to grow up and mature before you settle into some- thing permanent. Sample several jobs and don’t be concerned about money. Learn all you can about the task you are doing until there is no more to learn, then go on to another. Don’t be afraid to change your mind whether it involves a college or a career choice. Be flexible and allow yourself some options. The first phase of your formal education has ended. The next phase will soon begin and you are the cap- tain of your fate. Good luck to all of you. Dr. Alan Schaefer Superintendent of Schools Congratulations to the Class of 1977. You have reached a major milestone in your lives. Look to the future with great hope and make the most of your God-given tal- ents and success will be yours. I wish each of you great happiness all the days of your life! Edward Curtin Principal Salem High School 101 Mathematics Foreign Language First row, 1-r: Theresa Miaskiewicz, Karen Ferris, Ina Lathrop. Second row: Patricia Donahue, Charles Chaurette, Vivien Forbes, Linda Gagnon, Mary Ann Mercier. Not photographed is Christine Mias- kiewicz (department head). First row, 1-r: Ed Zarohian, Diane Marino. Second row: Arthur Dolan, Lionel Anthony, Thomas Risoldi, Rita Cashman, Connie Welch. Not photographed are Michael Murray, Lin Nadeau, Joseph Pszenny (department head), and Kevin Wynn. 102 This page sponsored Michaud Bus Lines Science First row, 1-r: Julia Yoshida, William Safchuk, Peter Mycue. Second row: Toni Ledger, Ed Cookson, Larry Hudak. Third row: William Poole, Richard Femino. Fourth row: Frank Salvo, Ralph Turgeon. Not photo- graphed are Paul Girard (director) and Richard Patch. 103 English First row, 1-r: Nick Xiarhos, Kathy Rafuse, Tony Caruso. Second row: Hope Greenfield, Thomas Maz- zarini, Margaret Hannu m, Jean Fecteau, Marie Barry, Elaine Moskievich, Chris Allen, Ruth Cooper. Third row: Linda McCormick, Marion Sweeney (department head), Jane Hartman, Carmen The page sponsored by the Class of 1977 104 ! Cole, Linda Kornfeld, Tom Sadoski, Bob Lyons, Louise Desjardins, Tony Carpenito. Not photographed are Beverly Clark, Marie Phelan, Joan Tremblay and Timmy Ward. This page sponsored by Rich’s Department Store 105 Physical Education First row, 1-r: Rima Germain, Robert Geswell, Bryce Beattie (director). Second row: Steve Czarnicki. Third row: Louise Pelletier, Paul Higgins (director of athletics), Ken Perrone. Fourth row: Pat Phipps, Tim Marcoulier, Charles Dolan, Michael Fischer. 106 This page sponsored by Water’s and Brown Co. First row, 1-r: Neil Moynihan, Gaynor Riley, Wayne Turner. Second row: Alan Hyde, Brian Donahue, Tim Shea, Patricia Hynes, Frank Nolan (dpeartment head). Third row: Robert Bailey, Tom Billings. Not photographed are Armand Devoe, Sue Dunn and Claudette Voyer. First row, 1-r: Marie Blair, Charles Murphy, Mike O’Keefe. Second row: Anthony Salvo, Sandra Lillo, Tina Lefthes (department head). Third row: Charlene Bailey, Don Wilinski, Al Giardi, Yolanda Spinale. Not photographed are Sue Canty, Carol Carr and Barbara Harkins. This page sponsored by Salem Postal Employees 107 Social Studies Business U.A.-I.A. and Career Ed. Vocational First row, 1-r: John Jellison, Charles Lyons. Second row: Robert Byrd, James Chenery. Third row: Richard Clancey. Not photographed are Richard Hennessey, John Karahalis and Anton Kolz. First row, 1-r: Jim Keating, Mike Voolich, Dave McGrath, Paul Vignoli, Bill Mardney, Brendan Walsh, Phyllis Baker, Mickey Ward. Second row: Sue Hoffman, Ben Campbell (I. A. dept, head), Jack Regan, Joy Rossborough, Beth Scribner, Eleonor Buras, Alex Pszenny, Frank Leonard. Not photographed are Sha- ron Fatello, Vicki Kruggel and Beverly Scuito. 108 Unified Arts Music and Art First row, 1-r: Rob Shelly, Dick Boisvert (director), Peter Diplacido, Maureen Roche. Second Row: Roy Hagen, John Fazio, Barbara Lander, Dot Arthur. Third row: Alan Hawryluk, Bill Carman, Bill Stevens (director). This page sponsored by Distributive Education — School Store — Class of 77 109 Guidance and Adjustment Counselors First row, 1-r: Hank Baldassarri, Phil Brown (director). Second row: Mark Greenblatt, Dorothea Leonard, Bill Grayden, Jack Burns. Third row: Dan Whooley, Mary Byrne. Fourth row: Ben Kaminski. Not photographed is Kathy Epstein. F T k fi no This page sponsored by the Salem High School Football Boosters I First row, 1-r: Lois Sprague, Dave Cody. Second row: Judy Masse, John Ouellette, Rose Horrigan, Mary Slapier. Not Photographed is Chris Sansotta. First row, 1-r: Eileen Peterson, Ona Kelleher, Sophie Warcholik. Second row: Sara Posner, Barbara Tremblay, Ruth Prentiss, Elizabeth McMahon, Lorraine Plamowski. Third row: Kay Piemonte, Irene Jen- idi kinson, Janice Audess. Not photographed are Joan Andruskiewicz, Helen Bennett (nurse), William Claf- fey (Audio-visual), Ann Cook, Walter Donovan (data processing), Walter Tedesco (clerk of the works), Richard Lucier (I.M.C. co-ordinator) and Dot Woods. ill Special Education IMC — Secretaries — Nurses Faculty, Staff and Chris Allen Lionel Anthony Dot Arthur Charlene Bailey Robert Bailey Phyllis Baker Hank Baldassarri Marie Barry Bryce Beattie Tom Billings Marie Blair Len Box Donnie Brennan Phillip Brown Ellie Buras Jack Burns Mary Byrne Ben Campbell Bill Carman Tony Caruso Edward Curtin Armand Devoe Peter Diplacido Charlie Dolan Administrator Sponsors Brian Donahue Pat Donahue Walter Donovan Sue Dunn Sharon Fatello Mike Fischer Vivien Forbes A1 Giardi Roy Hagen Barbara Harkins Paul Higgins Larry Hudak Pat Hynes Ben Kaminski Linda Kornfeld Toni Leger Tina Lefthes Dot Leonard Frank Leonard Sandy Lillo Bob Lyons Tim Marcoulier Tom Mazzarini Paul Girard F 112 Dave McGrath Christine Miaskiewicz Theresa Miaskiewicz Chuck Murphy Mike Murray Lin Nadeau Bob Pesce Jack Regan Gaynor Riley Maureen Roche Joy Rossborough Tom Sadoski Bill Safchuk Beverly Scuito Beth Scribner Tim Shea Yolanda Spinale Lois Sprague Bill Stevens Marion Sweeney Walter Tedesco Joan Tremblay Wayne Turner A1 Viselli Mike Voolich Claudette Voyer Mickey Ward Connie Welch Dan Wholley Don Wilinski Nick Xiarhos Julia Yoshida Joan Adamson Helen Foley Gloria Mineo Dot Woods Ona Kelleher Eileen Peterson Ruth Prentiss Anne Cook Cynthia Georgelas Joan Andreskiewicz Nina Saraceno Lydia King Augustine Bilo Carol Fournier Sophie Warcholik Betty McMahon Madeline Jalbert 113 114 What does fall mean to you? A weekend drive in the country to see the brilliant colors of the October foliage? Witches and goblins on Halloween and Turkey on Thanksgiving? To students at Salem High, this season means the end of those long, lazy days in the sum- mer sun and wiping the cob-webs from the brain as the new school year begins. Most of us have mixed feelings about this time of year. While we regret that our long vacation is over, we look forward to the so- cial life of school and seeing old friends again. To upperclassmen, the faces are mostly famil- iar ones; people who have been sitting next to us in classes for the past two or three years. The situation is different for freshmen, however. The school building is unfamiliar and many classmates are strangers. The au- tumn of one’s first year at S.H.S. can be a confusing time and many an older and wiser student has found it amusing to direct a wayward ninth grader to Room “ 628 ” or the swimming pool on the roof! Even seniors face new experiences during this time. Decisions must be made about the future; college appli- cations must be filled out, talks with guid- ance counselors become more frequent. The fall of the year is also a busy time for those involved in athletics and student orga- nizations. All of the clubs, freshened by new members, get started once again. During the week there are cross-country meets, tennis matches, field hockey games and soccer games to attend. The crisp, cool Saturday af- ternoons often find the football stadium the center of activity for Salem High students: the band, cheerleaders, baton squad, pep club and other loyal fans are in attendance. A high point for many is the annual Turkey-Day- battle with our long time rival, Beverly. Al- though the onset of fall signals the end of summer activities, the activity is just beginn- ing at Salem High. 117 The New Salem High School Celebrates its First Color Day “Three cheers for old Salem High” Patty Kapnis is crowned the 1976 football queen. Why do we have Color day? The answer is obvious — it’s a tradition. We dress in the school colors and shout out the cheers at the annual pre-Thanksgiving game rally. We decorate the school with posters which express our feelings of support for our football team, no matter what kind of season they’ve had. Color day is more than a chance to make noise. It’s an opportunity to show that we are proud of our school. For whether Thanksgiving brings a victory, as it did this year, or a defeat, Salem High will always be number one to us. The J.V. and the varsity cheerleaders perform a routine. The Salem High Football First row, I-r: T. Connell, J. Koen, M. LeBlanc, J. Page, R. Mroz, R. Lavoie, J. Munroe, D. Kenny, R. Osgood, J. Jennings, S. Morris. Second row: C. Beote, M. Bloom, F. Bonaiuto, P. Begin, A. Rogers, B. St. Pierre, T. $( Thibedeau, D. Kolodziej, E. Harrison. Third row: D. Herrick, J. Noble, J. Francis, T. Marfongelli, S. Garabe- dian, R. Jermyn, W. Bates, R. Jefferson, D. Small. Fourth row: T. Sinclair, D. Titus, G. Kipouras, T. Lambert, J. Santos, D. McCormick, J. Sawyer, P. Melanson, A. Poretta. Fifth row: M. Levesque, K. McKinley, D. Splain, S. Moore, J. Tache, B. Tremblay, J. Grocki, J. Ryan. Sixth row: T. Takis, B. Little, W. McElmon, J. Jennings, J. j Zisson, F. McCarthy, D. Little, L. Higgins, R. Oberton. Seventh row: T. Fraser, B. Morris, R. Best, L. Brennan, P. Louf, A. Gibney, M. Osgood. J. Tache, G. Lento. Eighth row: S. Craney, J. Perakis, R. Rose, T. Burke, J. Hennesey, R. Correnti, B. Carter, E. Berry, R. Gadjikion, R. Malewicki, T. Cox. Ninth row: D. Conway, J. MacNamara, S. Michaud, D. Tremblay. Tenth row: M. Galliger, S. Garidy, M. Page, J. Noble, S. Beote, B. Bois, S. Moore, J. Haley, B. Grocki, P. DeFranco. Al scrambles for yardage. What a mess! 120 This page sponsored by Vallancourts’ Pharmacy Inc. and Parker Bros. Season Ends With a Bang! ; Salem started the 1976 season as defending Northeastern Conference Champions. The witches opened the season with a stunning 40-6 victory over Don Bosco. In the second game of the year the witches bettled Swampscott to a scoreless tie. The third and fourth games saw Salem lose two heartbreakers to Winthrop and Danvers. Both games were lost by a touchdown scored in the final quarter. In the fifth game of the year, Salem pulled the biggest upset of the season, stunning Lynn Classical 12-7. This without a doubt, was the highlight of the season. There were stars all over the place in this one. Saugus was the sixth game on the schedule and the witches ran over them 23-0. The witches dropped close games to Glouces- ter, Marblehead, and English despite the out- standing performances of the defensive unit. The witches ended the season on a high note, defeating arch rival, Beverly 3-0. The Thanksgiving victory was the fifth straight over Beverly. “Go get em’ Scott’’ Salem VS: Don Bosco 40-6 Swampscott 0-0 Winthrop 0-7 Danvers 10-16 Lynn Classical 12-7 Saugus 23-0 Gloucester 12-20 Marblehead 9-6 Lynn English 0-18 Beverly 3-0 This page sponsored by Vincent Potato Chip Co. and the Crock Pot LTD 121 r i-i P. Begin crashes through the Marblehead line. Going for extra yards. 122 Decision Debbie Crowned Homecoming Queen 1976 Debbie Marengi was crowned homecoming queen during halftime ceremonies in the Salem-Marblehead game. Mr. Viselli placed the crown on her head as Mr. Curtin offered his congratu- lations. Mr. Viselli crowns the 1976 L-R: Tracy Fraser, Sherri Curry, Queen Debbie Marengi, Sandy Foley, Homecoming Queen. Debbie Guertin Flowers for our Queen m 123 The Salem High Cheerleaders Above: The cheerleaders rouse the pep club’s spirit. Below: Do you think we’ll do it right this time?! The Salem High School cheer- leaders represent a dedicated group of girls who lend their spirit, pep and enthusiasm to the sport of football. The girls contribute much to Salem High School. By their leadership qualities they set the example of good sportsmanship and foster school loyalty. Along with the fine pep club, the cheerleaders strive to instill a better school spirit among the student body. 124 Cheer it with Spirit! i i HURD STADIUM —U llfli Even the wind was on our side! Wait for us! SkSK m Mr First row L-R: Linda Kapnis, Patty Kapnis, Diane Guy. Second row: Bitta Sabean, Ginny Hatt, Chris Nangle, Darlene Kosek, Pat Giardi, Rhonda Rose. Third row: Sheryl Vergari, Cindy Belfiore, Debbie Day, Janet Gibney, Janis Hart. 125 Marching Witches Drum Majors: Andy Dave Prentiss. Lutts, Maria Rogers-Hayward, Barry Zoll Chris Culvin Joe Salerno Nat Ballou Robert Jalbert Beth Sheridan David Marrs Maria Szymanski Peter Porcello Jackie Bedard Marybeth Tobin Trisha Scanlon Owen Rogers Karen Chalifour JeanPaul Banville Mary Lynch Robert Femino Mary Ozereko Terry Grant Glen McCrae Laurie Pynn Bob Goodwin Tim Lunn Cliff Baldwin David Koza Karen Rawson Stephanie Carman Dave Deschamps Steve Poirier Robert Comer Eric Labrecque Ron Wilson M. Bushway John Dionne Jane Porcello Andy Cobb Lisa Curran Ed Pelletier Carl Wilkinson Linda Jalbert Sue Rutkowski Mary McGrane Cheryl Zoll Julie Brennan Richard Downing L. LeBoeuf John Salerno Chris Lutts Tony Arrache Bill Hudson Paula Mroz John Malloy B. Sullivan Ruth Flynn Jerry Mello Andrea Bloom Rachael Bedard Vicki Dalton Janet Lipka Kathy Wilson Eric Ernsberger Mike Murphy Robert Curtin Chris Sullivan Karen Derocher Caroline Carter Janet O’Leary Kevin Campbell Joanne Marshall Jim Salerno Robert Davenport Rusty Magee David Lundergan Dave Shea Brian Hughes Patty Bezzatti Rosalind Bacherman Mike Tremblay Sharon Reardon Bill Carman Neal Reardon Kathy Lingren Nina Santo Eugenia Ferris Lisa Heaphy Julie Buras David Ball Dave Sienkewicz Brenda Stepenick Dave Lundergan Sue Sklover Dan Hayes Russell Hughes Richard Cimini Rich Banville Rich Boisvert Sharon Mahoney Joe Malloy 126 “Play” into our Hearts This year, the marching band was bigger and better than ever before. The band was kept busy throughout the fall season with half-time shows at football games, marching in parades, presenting various con- certs. All of the hours of rehearsal were evident in the outstanding performances the band displayed. The band members, color guard and drum majors worked under the direction of Mr. Richard Boisvert and Mr. Rob Shelly. We look for- ward to seeing those colorful un- iforms marching across Bertram Field next year. 127 S.H.S. Baton Squad Twirled Their Way Co-captain, Janet a Through The Season The S.H.S. Baton Squad is an enthusiastic group of girls who combine baton twirls and dance steps into original routines to perform at all S.H.S. football games, rallies, and parades. They are selected by judges in the spring and practice through- out the summer and football season in order to present professional routines at each week’s games. Charlene Bailey Baton Squad Advisor Beth Jenkinson, Janet Febonio, Bobby Pszenny, Melanie Hendricks, Kathy Bilo, Cindy Mazza, Jackie Bouchard, Lillian Zatorre, Denise Ywuc, Mary Richardson. 6 Field Hockey Teams Shut-Out By S.H.S. Field Hockey Standing L-R: Nancy Munroe, Paula Mroz, Tina Mustacci, MaryEllen Higgins, A young observer takes a Marie Poretta, Sharon Turcotte, Judy Emmert, Gloria Riley, Coach Sandy Provost. break from the action. Second row L-R: Darlene Censebella, Ellen Winiasczyk, Julie Ryan, Lisa Vaillan- court, Bobbi Ransom, Alicia Jewett. It was late August and the girls opened practice at Gallows Hill with the biggest candidate turnout in four years. After two weeks, three teams were selected and the varsity roster consisted of ten under- classmen. Of the four seniors, the team selected Julie Ryan and Lisa Vaillancourt as their co-captains. The varsity team placed third in the Northeastern conference stand- ings and had a 9-4-2 overall record. Six wins were shut-outs and credit is due to our young defense led by seniors Bobbi Ransom and Ellen Winiarczyk. For the second year straight, the Witches qualified for the state tournament. On a sunny Saturday in Rockport the squad bullied off for the third time in one year against the championship Danvers Falcons. It was a scoreless game until the two minute mark of the second half when the opposition scored. The sea- son may have ended, but the Witches’ ho pes for the future live on in the ten re- turning underclassmen. Julie Ryan is getting ready for a score. 130 Alicia pursues a Winthrop player. A great defense play . . . Varsity Field Salem vs: Danvers 0-2 Lynn English 3-0 Saugus 3-2 Gloucester 6-0 Winthrop 1-1 Lynn Classical 4-0 Bishop Fenwick 2-0 overall 9-2-4 Third in conference Hockey Results Beverly 0-2 Marblehead 1-0 Lynn English 2-1 Danvers 2-2 Swampscott 3-0 Marblehead 0-0 Winthrop 2-2 Lynn Classical 2-1 Coach Sandy Provost oversees the action. Winthrop bombarded by Salem’s defense. 131 Salem High Soccer Team First row L-R: Scott Guy, Mike Gagnon, Joey Duhaine, Ken Dube, John Soboczinski, Kevin Leahy Tim Connell, Kenny Newman, Jack Sweeney, Tommy Trainor, Coach John Aucone. Second row L-R: Pat Foley, Ed Mcelvenna, Bill Connell, Steve Szczechowicz, Tim Berry, Dave Gaudrault, John Powers, John Gagnon, Jim Moses, Joe McCarron, Rob Cunningham, Mike Raynes. Really Socks it to ’Em! Top left: “I’ll use my head” Left: I thought I had it! Above: Now get that straight! This year the Salem High soccer team got off to the best start in history with victories over Winthrop and Danvers before losing to eventual champ Lynn Classical by a score of 2-1. The next day five starters reported to practice with in- juries, and as the season went on, nineteen dif- ferent players got starting assignments because of these extensive injuries. The team, losing only six seniors in tri-captains Mike Gagnon, Kevin Leahy, and John Soboc- zinski, along with Joe Duhaine, Ken Dube and Ken Newman, looks great for next year. 133 First Year Girls Run Without Boys For the first time in the history of Salem high school track, the girls’ cross country team ran separate meets. The girls’ varsity team posted a very impressive 6-3 record. Salem vs: Swampscott 25-30 Winthrop 43-16 Gloucester 17-47 Lynn Classical 21-37 Saugus 20-36 Danvers 45-16 Marblehead 21-39 Lynn English 20-41 Beverly 43-20 . ' - r Above: Working out before the meet. Right: No time for rest. First row L-R: Natalie Krochmal, Connie Murtaugh, Regina Frann. Second row L-R: coach Dave Dunsky, Sheila Tucker, Cindy Copelas, Mary Tobin, Micheal Walsh Boys Capture N.E.C. Title Again! First row L-R: Tom Hogan, Brian Lockhart, Matt Thompson, John Hogan, Bert Godfrey, Joe Cooney, Bob Di- onne. Second row L-R: Coach Dave Dunsky, Scott Bacon, Keith Michaud, Jim Morton, Kevin Theriault, Kevin Murphy, Vince Swiniuch, Bill Legault. Only one more lap to go. The only word to describe the boys’ 1976 cross country sea- son is tops. They went 9-0 cap- turing the conference title for the second year in a row. Not yet finished, the boys went on and won the Catholic Memo- rial Division meet, the Eastern Mass. Division meet, and the Northeast Conference champi- onship. Salem vs: Swampscott 20-41 Winthrop 15-47 Gloucester 25-34 Lynn Classical 15-50 Saugus 16-43 Danvers 15-46 Marblehead 15-48 Lynn English 19-36 Beverly 15-45 135 ’76 — A Winning Season For the Bob Jalbert judges his putt. Led by Co-captains Tim Lynch and Gregg Labrecque, the golf team enjoyed its’ sec- ond 8-2 season in a row to finish second to Gloucester in the Northeastern Confer- ence. The Season began on a sour note when Salem lost to Gloucester. However, the young Witches could not be denied and won the next eight matches, creating an opportunity to tie Gloucester for the championship on the last day of the sea- son. Unfortunately, the last match was played at Beverly where the Witches had won earlier in the season. The young Salem linksmen, playing under extreme pressure, suffered a discouraging defeat at the hands of the Panthers. The team roster consisted of Gregg Labrecque, Tim Lynch, Dave Bouchard, Dave Haley, Kevin Michaud, Sean Twomey, Tony Mento, Bill Geary, Jim Haley and Bob Jalbert. S.H.S. Golf Team Record Salem vs: Gloucester 2-10 Swampscott 7-5 Winthrop 12-0 Beverly 9 V 2 - 2 V 2 Lynn English 12-0 Saugus 12-0 Lynn Classical IIV 2 -V 2 Danvers 11-1 Marblehead 9V2-2V2 Beverly 3-9 136 gL m3- tJ njMF mi: ill ,i Mu |SbL ri ii | 1 1 i j M ' hsssss J Pr am- L f - M mm r t Standing: Bob Jalbert, John Mento, Bill Geary, Tony Mento, Ed Schaejbe, Coach Bill Cullen. Kneeling: Dave Haley, Gregg Labrecque, Dave Bouchard, Tim Lynch, Sean Twoomey. S.H.S. Golf Team Sit down and take a break. John surrenders One for me and one for you. S.H.S. Girls Tennis Team Second I’m ready 51 Diane returns the serve The girl’s varsity tennis team enjoyed a success- ful fall season this year, finishing off with a league record of 13 wins, 5 loses and 3rd place in the finals with Marblehead. Jane Spanks and Pam Cunny received an “hon- orable mention” on all star team for their excel- lent record of 13 wins and their sportsmanship on the court. However, credit must be given to all seven players for their determination, dedication, and daily long practice of playing hours in sunshine, rain, cold weather, and wind. Do the hustle 138 In Northeastern Conference Standing — L-R: Jane Spanks, Sharon Roffey, Barb Tobin, Donna Ledger. Kneeling — L-R: Pam Cunny, Karen Theriault, Diane Burke. Singles Sharon Roffey 14-4 Singles Donna Ledger 13-4 Singles Barbara Tobin 13-5 Doubles Diane Burke 6-12 Karen Theriault Doubles Jane Spanks Pamela Cunny 13-5 Karen hits a backhand Returning a serve Is this how you hold it? 139 Music Awards Night Music Performance Trust Funds of the Recording Ind.: Bill Carman. Marine Corps Youth Foundation: Eugenia Ferris. Women of the Salem Rotary Certificate: All seniors in performing groups Stage Band: Bill Carman, Jean Banville, Dan Hayes, Laurie Pynn. Concert Choir: Joya Hoffman, Richard Lefrancois. Chopin: David Deschamps American String Teachers: Phyllis Murtaugh. Segovia: Ray St. Pierre. Rock Chorus: Darlene Hamilton. New York Brass Conference for scholarships: Full: David Deschamps, Dan Hayes, Paula Mroz, Sue Sklover. Partial: Stephanie Carman, Rich Cimini, John Dionne, David Koza, Joe Malloy, Laurie Pynn, Karen Rawson. Instrumental Music Awards: Jean Banville, Julie Buras, Bill Carman, Dave Deschamps, Eugenia Ferris, Danny Hayes, Kathy Lingren, David Marrs, Mike Mur- phy, Phyllis Murtaugh, Ray St. Pierre, Tricia Scanlon, Karl Wilkinson. Music Director’s Service: Julie Buras, Eugenia Ferris, Danny Hayes and Karl Wilkinson. Bill Carman walks away with one of the many awards. music m , I ' ' T 4t-- r L y if III W: I Ml Iki Mr. Alan Hawryluk conducts the young symphony in their rendition of “Petite Caprice.” 140 This page sponsored by Tobin’s T.V. Service Inc. and Sand S. Variety V Rich LeFrancois graciously accepts an award. Chivalry is not dead. This page sponsored by My Florist — Phil Evans and Goldsmith 141 Fall is Over. Generally, it was a season of newness and of beginning. The freshmen felt the apprehension of a strange new environ- ment while the other classes adjusted to their new schedules and a stricter set of school regulations. For the senior class fall was the beginning of the end. Many seniors discov- ered what college was all about as they began feeling out what seemed to be an endless pile of applications, release forms, and guidance slips. Fall also brought a flurry of activity to S.F1.S. Dances, concerts, spirit raising rallies, a fash- ion show, and of course sports dominated our interests. Salem High School sports fans en- joyed the excitement of a N.E.C. Champi- onship cross country team, while the football team was, . . . well the football team was. Now as the days are becoming colder and we settle into the daily school routine of winter. Fall fades into our memory as we hear the familiar strains, “We sing to you, oh Salem High School . . .” 143 Student Student life is: classes, free time, corridor passes, lockers that don’t work, overdue library books, exams, athletics, clubs, fire drills, homeroom when you don’t have an A period, courtyard, too many cuts, ping pong paddles but no ping pong balls, green, blue and orange houses with loc- kers that don’t match, friendships, SATS, morning notices that none can hear, frus- tration, quarterly grades, being grounded, dances, missing the last bus, cafeteria lunches, notices to see your house ad- ministrator, getting an A on a major test, getting an F on a major test, special re- ports, student activities office, a great sports season, studying, goofing off, fill- ing out schedules for next year before you know your present one, the gym when you haven’t sneakers, bells ringing, and last but not least FUN! College Course The college course is designed for stu- dents who plan to attend four year col- leges, nursing schools, two year col- leges, or junior colleges after high school. Approximately fifty percent of the student body is involved in this course which differs from the others because it stresses academics as op- posed to applied skills. Students in the course are expected to take college preparatory courses in English, Social Studies, mathematics, science, and possibly foreign languages. The expec- tations of the college course is to give students a liberal knowledge useful in any career pursuit as well as to provide the subjects necessary for entering col- lege. This page sponsored by Russell’s Ice Cream and Salem Sign Co. Inc. 147 Business Course There are a wide variety of business courses offered at Salem High School. The courses are divided into four main categories: secretarial, accounting, general clerical, and typing. In each area students receive a solid background of business skills that they need to possess. APEX, American Paper Company Expor- ters, is a simulated business run by stu- dents in a class taught by Mrs. Charlene Bailey and Miss Tina Leftas. APEX was formed through a federal project and is now in its third year. The class is run with an office type atmosphere that helps teach students about involvement in the work of an office and the interdependence of all employees. The requirement in the business course is that all students must acquire specific skills and knowledge in more than one field; thus giving students a greater flexi- bility in the job market. I 1 i Vocational Course Salem Vocational High School had its’ start at 5 Broad Street. At that time the programs were for boys and girls in subjects such as automobile, electrical, woodworking, home economics and business practice. In 1953 a new wing was built on to the high school, and the Vocational High School has been housed there ever since. Woodworking, home economics and business programs were transfer- red to the high school, and machine shop was added to the Vocational High School program. In the following year the electronics and plumbing trades were added to its’ program of studies. A student in the Vocational school, on completion of his studies, receives both a high school diploma and a state department trade certificate. Many of its’ graduates have become very successful in pursuing the trades they were trained for, or have con- tinued further in higher education. A few samples of the alumni are: car dealership owners, repair and gas sta- tion owners, electrical contractors, mil- itary careers, airplane pilots, foremen, teachers, musical and entertainment fields, T.V. engineers, technicians, policemen and high office in political fields. Ace Program The “ACE” program is for students whose needs have not been met through the traditional school pro- gram. Ace originated in April 1975 under the direction of Jim Keating and Chris Sansotta and was oper- ated from the Grace Church in Salem. It is now an alternative pro- gram within the high school. The present teachers are Judy Masse and John Ouellette. Along with two aides, they teach twenty- five students mathematics, English, Social Studies, and Science. Gym is also required; it is fulfilled every week with an activity such as canoeing, skating, sailing, moun- tain climbing, and more. Apart from the gym trips, cultural outings are taken to such places as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, and the Aquarium. Dur- ing the afternoon from 12:00-2:19 the students have many alternatives to choose from. They may elect courses other than those specified for the Ace program, such as pho- tography, or art classes. The stu- dents may also take a job during the afternoon for credit. The students bring home weekly report cards to inform their parents of their pro- gress. The program instills the spirit of learning in the students so that improvement is certain. This page sponsored by Lavender’s Printing and Salem Candies l I in Special Education Special Education today means helping stu- dents learn in the most effective way possible; tailored to their individual needs. There are over 200 students at Salem High who are in- volved in some phase of Special Education. Resource rooms on each floor provide indi- vidualized instruction in basic subjects, tuto- rial services, and help in study skills. Empha- sis is placed on individual rather than group performance and multi-sensory learning is en- couraged. Resource teachers include Mary Napier, Jane Hartmann, Chris Sansotta, and Lois Sprague. The developmental disabilities class, headed by Rose Harrigan, services students with mul- tiple handicaps. This page sponsored by McDougall Associates Inc. and Tiki Kai Rest Restaurant Program The restaurant program at Salem High is designed to teach all the operational pro- cedures of a working restaurant. The course of study includes preparing and cooking the food, washing the pots and pans, taking reservations, setting and waiting on tables. The course was initiated by Mr. Robert Pesce, Unified Arts director, and funded by a federal and state grant. Mr. Pesce felt that there was a definite need for peo- ple in this line of work and that other schools could set up similar courses to prepare young people for the future. The 35 students enrolled in this course are under the direction of Jim Keating, who hopes that the restaurant program will expand in the future. Next year, the program will be self-supporting within the Salem school system. ) 152 Distributive education, also known as D.E., is a program designed for the am- bitious student who wishes to upgrade and improve his or her skills for a more solid future in the world of work. D.E. of- fers the valuable experience most employ- ers favor through on the job training. The course gives kids an idea of what it is like to go out and work and prepares them to meet the problems and obstacles of busi- ness. Throughout the community students are placed into jobs that suit their ambitions and needs. In a way, the D.E. program gives students a head start on life. It is hoped that D.E. will continue to grow and that it will be seriously considered as a course of study for students at Salem High. Distributive Education Career Education Career Education is an attempt to assist people in making career decisions by pro- viding information about themselves and about the world of work. At Salem High School, Career Ed. began about four years ago, as a federally- funded, “self-contained” program de- signed to serve physically handicapped and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. When local funds became avail- able, the office changed its target from this small group to serving the total school population. In addition to the high school Career Ed. department, there is a “pilot program” in operation at the Bates School which provides career-related cur- riculum materials for use with elementary school students. Career Education is not limited to any particular occupational level, and can serve students in various ways, including occupational information courses, occupational counseling, provid- ing career-oriented speakers, career days, and work-study programs. The Director of Career Education at Salem High is J. Michael Ward, and the Curriculum Coor- dinator is Brendan Walsh. This service to students is currently helping around 700 students in the Salem school system, and the major goal of Career Ed., according to Mr. Walsh, is “that every student will have a better idea of where they’re going and how to get there.” 154 This page sponsored by the Essex Companies Unified Arts is not a program, it’s a Unified concept. Mr. Pesce, the Unified Arts � , coordinator, described it as “a service VTIS area and facility” covering some of the many facets of a complete education. Unified Arts is not simply an accumu- lation of various programs, it is the un- ifying force in our three-house school. It is a place where everyone can find something of interest. With an area comprising half the space of the building and a faculty of over forty members, Unified Arts has the ideal setup for offering courses in all of the arts. What programs are contained in the Unified Arts concept? Its diverse subject areas include Art, Career Edu- cation, Distributive Education, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Physical Education, Music and Student Ac- tivities. The list sounds quite impres- sive, but that’s only the beginning! The ultimate purpose of the Unified Arts concept is to interrelate these pro- grams where possible, thus creating true “unification of the arts” and the school. This page sponsored by the Salem School Committee 155 This page sponsored by the Quality Building Cleaning Corp. and Dairy Miss Music Art m Home c o n Industrial Arts This page sponsored by Fontaines’ Meat Market and Marquis Cleaners 157 158 We, the class of 1977 would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding job that Mr. Box has done over the past four years. It was he who organized our Ju- nior Minstrel Show, dances, elec- tions, assemblies, proms, senior week and senior show. We must not overlook the most important but most difficult job, graduation exercises. Len Box went out of his way for us, giving up a lot of his time to assure us a good time. He has helped to make our senior year a memorable one and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts. Class of ’77 159 Who are they? Quiz: Can You Name These People . . .? 160 161 A major part of student life takes place in the corridors and courtyard of the school. Often students take time out in between classes to go to their lockers and talk to friends. During unscheduled classes stu- dents can relax in the courtyard. m A large part of student life occurs outside the classroom. Although there are many activities and clubs, students do other things with their free time. For instance, the cafeteria and the library, known in this school as the I.M.C., are places stu- dents go on their free periods. In the I.M.C. many students can be seen in the stacks, at the microfilm machine scanning materials or simply reading current issues of many different magazines in the lounge area. In the cafeteria students play cards, eat a hot lunch, or just have a snack and talk with friends. In the rear of the cafeteria you will find students playing ping-pong or chess. 165 f ft § • «4 e � o r r 166 The weather outside is gradually changing from falling leaves to falling snow. We may now look forward to many months of frigid weather. Many people predict a bleak, dreary winter to accompany the now commonplace school schedule. Others look forward to the brighter events of the season. There is much anticipation about the hockey team, the bas- ketball team, and the upcoming C otillion. What will happen in these winter months of 1977 ? How will our sports teams fare? These and other questions will be answered with time. Junior-Senior Cotillion “Remember the Times of Our Lives’’ was the theme of the 1977 Junior-Senior Winter Cotillion. It was held on February 5th at the Witchcraft Heights School. The cotillion was definitely a time to re- member. The colorful decorations, ap- petizing sandwiches and fashionable ap- parel added to the festivities. The coronation of our cotillion queen Alicia Jewett was a moment of joy and ex- citement for all who were there.” 170 Caroline Felton and Scott Garibedian enter the cotillion. Norm Darisse and Kathy Whitmore take a break from dancing. 171 Alicia Jewett and friends . . . j International Fair This year the Foreign Language Depart- ment sponsored the largest and the most colorful International Fair. The Interna- tional Fair, coordinated by Christine Miaskewicz, was held in the blue house cafeteria early in December. This annual event offers an opportunity for the entire student body to share various aspects of foreign foods, dances, and games. The profits from the fair were used for vari- ous individual enrichment programs and class field trips. Linda performs a split. 1977 is the first year that the Salem High School Gymnastics team went into competition with surrounding schools. The team is a young one with mostly Freshman and Sophomore girls. Sue Lebrun, the only upperclassman on the team, will graduate in June and will be missed next year when the team meets tough opposition. The gymnastics team had a fine season finishing second in the league losing only their first meet to Winthrop. Ruth Millard, a sophomore on the team, went to the state meet and captured 5th place in the vaulting competition. The team posted a fine season for their first year. We hope to see the same spirit in next years’ team! Tami performs a routine with flair! Gymnastics Team Off To A Good Start! Tami Bertini, Lisa Massa, Kim Dacy, Linda Mazza, Ruth Millard, Kristie DiLorenzo, Rima Ger- main. 175 Salem High Basketball Team Keeps First row, 1-r: Pat Foley, John Augawicki, Mike Gagnon, John Soboczinski, Scott Guy, Scott Garabedian. Second row: Shawn Shea, Jim Muse, John Mclntire, Bob Carter, Chuck Sawulski, Al Rogers, coach Arte Fiste. 176 This page sponsored by Auger Insurance Agency Inc. and McDonald’s the Opposition on the Run! Salem vs: ' Lynn English Swampscott Winthrop St. John’s Prep Danvers Lynn Classical Saugus Marblehead Beverly Lynn English Swampscott Winthrop Danvers Lynn Classical Saugus Gloucester Marblehead Gloucester Beverly Triton Sommerville 65 - 63 77 - 66 55-53 54-58 63 - 56 66 - 65 45-66 54-50 58-54 84-58 83-66 76-88 62-55 52-54 71-57 64 - 68 65 - 78 70 - 50 78 - 40 71 - 46 51-82 ptawf Ann Marie Berube, First row, 1-r: Diane Frechette, Julie Bannister, Mary Beth Richard, Kim Peterson, Phyllis D’Entremont, Jane Guy. Second row: Kathy Higgins, Maureen DeFranzo, Sue Sklover, Cheryl Kocherian, Donna McCullough, Tammy King. This page sponsored by Salem Willows merchants 177 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team C IM tel y L 1 L a First row, 1-r: Lisa Vaillancourt, Julie Ryan, Donna Leger, Bobbi Ransom, Ellen Winiarczyk. Second row: coach Sandy Provost, Bernadette Page, Liz Sheridan, Marie Poretta, Judy Em- mert, Nancy Munroe, Laurie Pynn. Salem vs: Lynn English Swampscott Winthrop Danvers Lynn Classical Saugus Gloucester Marblehead Beverly Lynn English Swampscott Winthrop Danvers Lynn Classical Saugus Gloucester Marblehead Beverly Fenwick 57-39 65-8 44-58 65-37 63-51 56 - 57 65-31 53 - 34 41-33 46-43 69-9 51 - 45 57 - 48 55-53 54 - 51 59-33 52 - 34 46-38 55 - 63 IM 178 Wins Championship Again! Salem High Varsity Girls’ basketball squad won their second championship in a row during this 1976-77 season. It was an exciting season with many an afternoon showing the Witches putting on a great team effort. The first win took place in the new high school gym against Lynn English. The loss to Saugus was in the last four seconds at the free throw line. Both defeats were on away courts and when Saugus and Winthrop came to the home of the Witches, they left knowing the Salem girls were still champions. Led all season by senior captain Donna Ledger, the under- classmen learned about the winning tradition at Salem. Other seniors who were a great asset to this year’s squad were Julie Ryan, Lisa Vaillancourt and Bobbi Ransom. Other highlights of the season occured at the Witches’ only night game against Bishop Fenwick and then during the Witches’ fourth trip in a row to the state tournament where they went up against Cambridge Latin. It seemed to be a repeat of last year when the girls met Cambridge in the state finals. This year they met with a loss, when they went up against some tough competition. The girls showed their potential for years of great basketball to come. 179 a, A Winning Season For Boys’ Track Rich Bamhl ' le, Ba y Uttl e f, Second r ow Knke Yw 168 ' M 0 w- 5 ' Ha ' field ' ,im Salern °- |ames Morton ' iohn Hogan. Mike ieB no Steve „ e2l ™ ™«in. Swiniark, Jim Page, Tom Hogan. ’ enry ° nes ’ Dave Sien kiewicz, Steve Boulay, Vince The Salem High indoor track team had its’ first winning season since 1967, ending with a 5-3-1 record. Mike LeBlanc, 300 and mile relay; Norm Banville, high hurdles; co-captain Greg Mur- phy, 600 and mile relay; Vin Swiniak, 1000; Brian Lockhard, 2 mile; co-captain Burt God- frey, 2 mile; Eric Harrison, shot put, all had strong seasons and placed in the Northeast- ern Conference All-Star-Meet. Individually, Matt Thompson won the NEC title and placed second in the Northern area 2 mile and third in the class B 2 mile run. T hompson s 9:35.4 2 mile in the league meet was probably the finest run in school history, funior John Hogan won the class B mile run and finished second in the Northern area meet with a school record of 4:28.4. Coach Dave Dunsky expects that the team will do very well next year and speculates that they may take as many as 7 meets in 1978. John sits one out. 1 his page sponsored by Ruggles-Kingemann MFG. Co. and Class of 1978 180 Jeff winds up to put the shot. Salem Vs; Danvers 59V2 22V2 win Swampscott 40 46 loss Winthrop 36 50 loss Marblehead 51 35 win Saugus 63 23 win Lynn Classical 60 20 win Lynn English 43 43 tie Gloucester 48 38 win Beverly 30 56 loss Will they all clear the hurdles? This page sponsored by Eastman Gelatine Corp. and Ann’s Cozy Kitchen 181 S.H.S. Girls’ Track Team; The 3 win and 4 loss record is not indicative of the season had by the never-say-die girls, indoor track team. Meets with Danvers, Swampscott and Winthrop were very competitive with only a few points separating the win- ner and the loser in each meet. The 1977 winter track team set many records and awarded letters based upon 15 or more points scored. This years letter winners were Regina Frann, Judy Poirier, Darlene Cen- sabella. Donna Roberts, Debra Robin- son, Mary Tobin, Mo Connolly, Sharon Lipka, Cindy Mclntir, Sharon Pramias and Linda Vaillincourt. The season end banquet was held at the York Steak House. Darlene Cen- sabella was awarded the most valuable player trophy and Dottie Ball was awarded the unsung Heroine award. The team presented a parting gift to out going captain Connie Murtaugh for a job well done. School Records Set 1977: Cindy Mclntire — Shot Put 34’ll 4” Censabella — 33” High Hurdles 7.6 Debra Robinson — Mile run 5:5 Mile Relay 4:37.2 — Tobin, Robinson, Frann, Robert a Group of Never-Say-Die-Girls! First row, 1-r: D. Censabella, P. Mahoney, L. Copelas, T. Urbanowicz, D. Robinson, D. Gioacchini, C. Mur- taugh, A. Hayes, L. Vaillancourt, D. Censabella, C. Currie, T. Cimini, M. Connolly. Second row: Coach Joy Rossborough, D. Grady, M. Walsh, E. Anton, D. Pulmanaco, A. Kobialka, J. Buras, L. Keene, D. Ball, C. Victory, M. Zaharis, S. Pramas, C. Wilson, A. Powers, Coach Larry Hudak. Third row: K. Bedard, T. Pyn- docowski, D. Roberts, C. Mclntire, M. Tremblay, S. Tucker, M. Tobin, T. Fraser, R. Frann, S. Lipka, W. Wolkiewicz, J. Poirier, Bert Simion the bus driver. 1977 — Not the Season of the Front: Denise Censabella. Front row, 1-r: Mary Barton, Carol Savoie, Sally Bartman, Vicky Vass. Second row: Alicia Jewett, Natalie Kroch- mal, Kathy Brown, Sharon Marquis. Third row: Beth Connell, Sue Burkinshaw, Kathy Sabean, Ellen Murphy. Unfortunately, 1977 was not the season of the “Witch.” The expectations of a good year of hockey slowly dwin- dled as the team got off to a slow start. A few good wins near the end of the season helped to pick up our spirits and we ended the season with a record of 5 wins and 13 losses. For the second year in a row team member Joey McCarren made the Northeast Confer- ence All-Star-Hockey Team. With most of our seasoned veterans returning next year, we are looking forward to a winning season. Goalie John Tache stops another slap shot from hitting its’ mark. 184 “Witch” for S.H.S. Hockey Salem players congratulate a teammate for a job well done. Salem defense help their goalie keep the puck out of the danger zone. First row, 1-r: Rick Coleman, Tim Connell, Kevin Leahy, Joey McCarron, Ken Dube, Brian Nadeau, D ave Francis. Second row: Coach Niz Wantowski, Matt Garland, Rob Cunningham, Joe Darisse, Bob Cook, Bernie Szczechowicz, Mike Page, Joe Tache, Ed Shaejbe, Mike Doherty, Rick Jermyn, John Tache, coach Frank Has- kell. A Super Season for the 1 f | m 1 1 Kneeling, 1-r: Mary Sweeney, Sharon Hart, Paula Mroz, Barb Tarascio, MaryEllen Higgins, Janis Hart, Kim Nowak, Nancy Morency, Kathy McCormick, Pam Gauthier, Sue Ball, Ann Wisniewski. Standing: coach Ray Harrington, Carl Lemiesz, John Sindoni, Steve Porier, Peter Copelas, Mike Gold, Dave Femino, Kirk Baliotis, Scott McLaughlin, Tim Salvo, Dan Woods, Jim Leger, Jeff LeBlanc, Beth Donaldson, Debbie Pelletier, Caroline Carter. This years’ swim team was a first at Salem High, as well as the first co-ed team at the school. The team ended the season with a fantastic record of 8 wins and 2 losses. There were 31 members on the team; 17 girls and 14 boys. The most valuable swimmer was sophomore Scott McLaughlin; most improved swimmer went to Jan Hart and the hall of fame winner was junior Dan Mezoff. Captains of the 1977-1978 swim team will be Dan Mezoff and MaryEllen Higgins. Head coach: Ray Harrington Assistant coaches: Mark Sanviti Bob Mroz 186 Salem vs: Malden 11-0 Malden Catholic 97-68 Northeast Regional 49-35 Greater Lawrence 95-76 Greater Lowell 98-73 Lynn 89-83 Danvers 77-94 Haverhill 71-101 Medford 11-0 Malden 87-85 List of Events Point System, Relays 200 yd. medley relay first — 8 points 200 yd. free style second — 4 points 200 yd. individ. medley third — 2 points 50 yd. freestyle Individual Events Diving first — 6 points 100 yd. butterfly second — 4 points 100 yd. freestyle third — 3 points 500 yd. freestyle fourth — 2 points 100 yd. backstroke 100 yd. breaststroke 400 yd. freestyle relay fifth — 1 point New S.H.S. Swim Team Splish, splash, I’ll be taking a bath . . . Superman? No, it’s an S.H.S. diver! Coach Harrington gives his team some helpful hints and encouraging words. 187 Switzerland Trip On the first day of February vacation, the Salem High Ski Club was on its’ way to Grin- delwald, Switzerland to enjoy a week of ski- ing. Twenty students and three faculty mem- bers, Paul Vignoli, Dave McGrath and Beth Scribner accompanied the group on their journey. When they arrived they were joined by the Jennings family of Salem. They were told that the hotel and room mixup was stan- dard for any trip. The people that the ski club members met were all friendly and helpful. The skiing was the BEST imaginable. When asked to comment on the trip, this re- sponse ensued: “we remember: the grand en- trance through the wrong window, the out- door refrigerator, bedcheck, the band at the Scotch Club, the prices at the Scotch Club, fish eye soup, breakfast cheese, skiing end- lessly, sneaky side trips, Cheryl’s room, ton- gue, chief socializer DeLorenzo lost in the snow with Dooley, the private school kids locked upstairs at the Derby, getting skis on and off the train, washed sidewalks, “smiling Rick’s’’ appreciation of the meals, the flying frosting on Mr. V’s cake, big spender Rogers, Sally kicking Cheryl out of bed, Ellen V. sneaking a cigarette when she thought her fa- ther wouldn’t see her, Katie and Pat’s shop- ping sprees, Ann Marie and Andre skiing, Brian’s guided tour of the glacier, John Lord’s endurance, whipped cream on Beth’s swea- ter, John, Charlie and Mike, instant ski freaks, Solomon and Daley’s hats, the awful movies on the plane, the two ancient X-C skiers, Mr. McGrath’s lost ski boots, snow freak Hub- bard, those early morning wake-up calls, the Schilthorn restaurant all to ourselves, Miss Scribner skiing Everything once, dinner and party at the French Ski Chalet overlooking Grindelwald, sauna baths and the precious cuckoo clocks we toted home. w 188 189 Winter is a middle season which lacks the newness of Fall and the finality of Spring. With frigid weather outside, the students fi- nally settled into the daily school routine. There were various occasions, such as sports and special events, which served to warm this chill season. The Salem High School sports team in gen- eral did well this winter. The J.V. boys’ bas- ketball team had a perfect record. The girls and the Varsity basketball teams followed suit by also having winning seasons. The re- cently developed swim team had a fantastic season considering that it made its debut only this year. The Varsity hockey team, like last Fall’s Varsity football team was ... in- describable. There were numerous events which occurred during the winter. The main social event of the season was the Junior-Senior Cotillion, which drew a large attendance this year. Other special occurrances during this season include Career Day, and the Valentines’ day sock hop. Vacations seemed to be numerous this year. There were the usual vacations in December and February. This year, however, there was an extra, unexpected vacation in January be- cause of a debilitating blizzard. Now the days are becoming longer and warmer as we await the beginning of Spring. Two-thirds of the school year is over. Winter is gone; it is now only a memory. 191 192 Spring ... at last! Spring is the beginning of the end; the beginning of warm weather and the end of another school year. To many stu- dents at Salem High, spring means proms, senior week, the end of study, cutting class to catch a few rays, skip days, term papers, col- lege acceptances, college rejections, deci- sions, uncertainty, and anticipation of what lies ahead. The end is in sight and each stu- dent is making decisions about what he will do with his life . . . 195 Honors Assembly William Crowe shakes hands with Mr. Curtin after receiving the Renassalier medal. Diane Boulay speaks while Barb Maurice looks on. The students and guests stand as student council president Lonnie Brennan begins the assembly. 196 On the evening of May 18, 1977, Salem High School honored many fine students in a spe- cial assembly in the Ruth Norton Auditori- um. The assembly was a combined honor presentation and National Honor Society Award induction ceremony. Members of the sophomore, junior and senior classes were given certificates to testify to their achieve- ment over the last year. Cathy Cox shows her Honor Society certificate to her proud parents. After receiving their awards, the senior Honor Soci- ety members return to their seats. 197 Eighth Annual Northshore Bandarama The eighth annual North Shore Bandarama took place Tuesday evening April 26 before a capacity crowd. The performers included bands from Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem as well as the McDonald’s All Star North Shore Band conducted by Paul LaValle. Mr. LaValle, now in his tenth year as head of the McDonald’s All American High School Band is an internationally renowned music director who has also distinguished himself as a composer, arranger and in- strumentalist. The event was sponsored by McDonald’s of Salem, Beverly, Danvers and Peabody. 198 199 a Junior Minstrel Show Magical Mystery Tour, the junior class va- riety show went off on schedule the even- ings of March 31 and April 1. Faculty ad- visors Rima Germain and Tony Caruso worked very hard on this extravaganza with the help of student directors Chris Nangle, Joanne Downy, Greg Murphy and Peter Copelas. The dance and song routines were per- fected in many rehearsals after school and evenings. On show nights the masters of ceremonies Peter DiOreo, Andrea Furnari, Dan Woods, and Dave Kolodziej kept the show rolling so the junior class could present their talented members. 200 This page sponsored by the Salem Evening News Larissa Voschullo, Sue Pitman, Jeri Gray, Maryellen Higgins, queen Cheryl Currie, Pam Cunney, Marsha Lemiesz, Debbie McAlpine, Elaine Wrigley. The class of 1978 of Salem High School climaxed their social calendar with the Junior Prom held at the Thompson Country Club, North Reading on May 13. Miss Cheryl Currie was crowned queen and reigned with her court amidst a setting inspired by the theme, “A Time for Us.” Her attendants included Pam Cunney, Jeri Gray, Maryellen Higgins, Marcia Lemiesz, Debbie McAlpine, Susan Pitman, Larissa Vos- chullo and Elaine Wrigley. Music was provided by the Stone House Band. Arrangements for this event were under the supervision of the junior class officers Scott Garabedian, Lonnie Brennan, Marsha Lemiesz and Dave Sienkiewicz. Stars are Born . . . With the production of the senior show this year, the class of 1977 broke with tradition. The usual senior review format was replaced by a variety show entitled “Stars are Born.’’ The M.C.’s were Joan Higgins and J.J. Jennings, and the cast included talented singers and dancers as well as hilarious come- dians. Presented on April 14th and 15th, the show was the result of hard work and cooperation on the part of everyone involved. This includes di- rectors Dave Titus and Ellen Jalbert, and the entire cast; as well as the musicians, lighting and sound people, and the scenery and program crews. Mr. Box and Mr. Burns also spent many nights in an effort to make the production go off smoothly. More im- portant than the degree of “profes- sional” quality, however, was the op- portunity the show provided for the performers to be “stars” for a night or two, and for members of the senior class to become closer and develop new friendships. This page sponsored by Salem Paper Co. and Kentucky Fried Chicken 204 205 207 Salem High Tennis Team Swings This year’s edition of S.H.S. tennis was the youngest ever. Only two seniors co-captains Ron Wester and Tom Reynolds plus Swedish exchange student Olle Ostlund were on the team. The future looks especially bright with several underclassmen returning in the fall. This together with the 5 new tennis courts located at the high school should eventually give Salem High a winning edge on the ten- nis courts. Salem vs: Lynn English 5-0 Marblehead 0-5 Winthrop 3-2 Lynn Classical 2-3 Swampscott 0-5 Gloucester 0-5 Saugus 3-2 Beverly 0-5 Danvers 1-4 Lynn English 4-1 Marblehead 4-1 Winthrop 4-1 Lynn Classical 3-2 Swampscott 2-3 Gloucester 0-5 Saugus 3-2 Beverly 0-5 Danvers 2-3 What a shot! 208 Through Another Season . . . Front row, 1-r: Dave MacBournie, Jim Thibault, co-captains Ron Wes- ter and Tom Reynolds, John Dionne. Back row: Dan Medina, Bob Donovon, Jerry Murphy, Olle Ostlund, Steve Zielinski, Bob Camire, coach John Aucone. Missing is Mark Bloom. , A «r 4 A. - a VViWA � r A , V % ,V v £$ • Awnmniw K 1 ' ' WM � • ♦ :« n vv Ron smashes a forehand. Olle on the attack. 209 Boys’ Spring Track Finishes on Winning Side First row, 1-r: Tom Hogan, Joe Cooney, Bill Corbett, Bob Coleman, Greg Murphy, Cpt. Matt Thompson, Jim Sawicki, Steve Boulay, Kevin Talbot, Tom McDonald. Second row: Mark Tremblay, John Salerno, John Bane, Keith Michaud, Bob Dionne, Brian Lockhard, Kevin Theriault, Terri Williams, Scott Grieco, Richard Malewicki, Guy Lento, Eric Poehler, Tom Hayes. Third row: Steve Ridgley, John Harris, Dan Herrick, Tom Higgins, Bob Manazir, Steve Blake, Bill Hudson, Eric O’Connor, Neil Cornacchio, Scott Conroy, Jim Ahearn, Jeff Munroe, Eric Harrison, Jim Pollack, Dan Butler, Rich Ganville, Steve Godjikian, Brad Walker, coach Tim Marcoulier. For the first time since 1967 the S.H.S. spring track team finished the season on the winning side of the ledger with a record of 6-3. The Frosh. team had its first winning season of 5-3 in its third year of organized competition. Leading the way for the varsity were Norm Banville, in the long jump, triple jump, and high hurdles; John Hogan who was conference champ in the mile; Matt Thompson in the two mile; Dan Her- rick in the sprints; Eric Harrison in the shot put; Greg Murphy in the 440; Vince Swiniuch in the 880 and Tom McDonald in the disucs throw. The Witches achieved a fourth place conference standing behind Marblehead, Swampscott and Winthrop. The Varsity team beat Beverly for the first time in 18 years, 62-60. John Hogan (mile) and Matt Thompson (2 mile) were each second in their event in the Northern Area meets run- ning their best times of the season. 210 Danvers trackmen look on in defeat. I Salem vs: Saugus 64-58 Lynn English 98V2-23V2 Gloucester 75-46 Swampscott 45-77 Marblehead 30-90 Winthrop 39-83 Beverly 62-60 Danvers 81-41 6th Conf. Meet 45 pts. Lynn Classical forfeit North, Area Meet 16 pts. William gives his all. 211 It’s a tight race as they make the turn. Eighteen Girls Earn Track Letters The Salem High Girls’ Spring Track team had another excellent dual meet season, sporting a 6-3 record and placing fourth in the N.E.C. Thirty five of the forty four girls participating earned varsity points towards a letter. The following eighteen girls earned a letter: seniors Regina Frann, Ann Kobialka, Judy Poirier, juniors Dar- lene Censabella, Cherie Currie, Marie Poretta, Mary Tobin, sophomores Moe Connolly, Arlene Hayes, Sharon Lipka, Cindy Mclntire, Joanne Sadoski, Nancy Sicotte, Linda Vaillancourt, freshmen Jen- nifer Burns, Linda Copelas, Debbie Grady and Shannon O’Brien. Records were set or tied in the : 220 Sharon Lipka 26.5 2 mile Nancy Sicotte 13.23 100 Maureen Connolly 11.3 High Jump Mary Tobin 4’10” Awards were given at the track barbeque: Outstanding freshman Shannon O’Brien Unsung Heroine Sharon Lipka Most Promising Joanne Sadoski Hall of Fame Regina Frann AOH-M.V.P Maureen Connolly With only three of the eighteen lettermen graduating, a fine nucleus will be leading the track team to the N.E.C. conference title in 1978. Salem vs: Lynn English 69-31 Swampscott 32-68 Winthrop 37-63 Lynn Classical 92-8 Saugus 86-13 Gloucester 65-35 Marblehead 76-24 Beverly 28-72 Diane puts the shot. 212 First row, 1-r: Shannon O’Brien, Nancy Cappucio, Debbie Grady, Debbie Censabella, Sally Swayzck, Mary Hardy, Kathy Bedard, Linda Marler, Andrea Shirley. Second row: Susan Twomey, Sharon Lipka, Linda Mor- neau, Larry Baccari, Bobbie Ransom, Cheryl Curry, Darlene Censabella, Linda Vallincourt, Maureen Conelly, Maryellen Wesley, Linda Coplas, Jennifer Buras, Linda Sicotte. Third row: Coach Larry Hudak, Burt (bus driver), Dianne Burke, Connie Murtaugh, Donna Chaurette, Arlene Hayes, Tina Cimini, Ann Kobialka, Dot Ball, Barb Tarascio, Mary Ellen Higgins, Nancy Sicotte, Regina Fran, Liz Sheridan, Mary Tobin, Joanne Sadoski, Judy Poirier, Marie Poretta, Cindy Mclntire, Coach Joy Rossborough. The long stretch home . . . An official “clocks” a runner. 213 Dave Bouchard Leads First row, 1-r: Jamie Koen, John Campbell, Bernie Sczcehowicz, Bob Mroz, Rick Jemyn, Dave Conway, Scott Garabedian, Second row: George Gagne, Joe McCarren, John Augie, Felix Oguendo, Capt. Dave Bouchard, Frank Bonauito, Bill McCarthy, Ken Lachance, Tim Frasier, coach Al Giardi. The young 1977 Salem High Baseball Team played sound baseball throughout most of the season despite a n 8 and 10 record. The major- ity of the games were extremely close, ten of them being one run affairs. The highlight of the season was the tremendous pitching of captain Dave Bouchard who pitched the en- tire 16 inning Gloucester game and struck out 24 batters. In addition to being elected to the Hall of Fame, Dave led the entire eastern Massachusetts in strikeouts with 106. The leading hitters on the team were senior sec- ond baseman Frank Bonaiuto with a .340 av- erage and senior outfielder Bob Mroz with a .324 average. Salem vs: Lynn Classical 5-2 Lynn Classical 4-5 Saugus 6-5 Saugus 8-4 Gloucester 2-1 Gloucester 2-4 Marblehead 2-3 Marblehead 0-5 Lynn English 5-6 Lynn English 4-15 Swampscott 4-5 Swampscott 5-4 Winthrop 8-0 Winthrop 14-3 Danvers 6-5 Danvers 1-2 Beverly 0-1 Beverly 3-0 Felix hurls a fast ball towards home plate. Eastern Mass, in Strikeouts A Hitting Season For First row: Darlene Giodini, Tobin McGlone, Lisa Vaillancourt, Barb Tobin, Kathy Hubbard, Julie Ryan, Patty Koen. Second row: Laurie Pynn, Cheryl Coffin, Karen Kobialka, Pam Correnti, Donna Ledger, Ellen Winiarcyzk, Luanne Marchand, coach Sandy Provost. J $ AV v NV V- - « AV v v - ' ,v v • ' A ' $M0Mmw$0 w¥m t% 4 . v4y 4 ‘.« V V vAV ■ VAyAv Ar. • ;• ' ' V ' ■ ,% V-. 7 Av ; , , gW YAW V tff ' i-i V § V ' V • ' |VL‘ ♦’ ! . � . v ' .♦. ♦ � i, e , , • ' A $ M a r mPU ffMk 216 This page sponsored by Tri-City Sales Inc. and Holyoke Insurance The Girls’ Softball Team During practice, Karen pitches a topspin to her teammates. This year’s team of 14 girls consisted of 8 seniors and 6 underclassmen. The cap- tains were Barb Tobin and Lisa Vaillan- court. They will be succeeded by Laurie Pynn who will be next year’s captain. This season was highlighted by a 28-2 vic- tory over Swampscott. Kathy “chubbard” Hubbard pitched superbly throughout the season. Donna Leger and Barb Tobin were selected for the N.E. Conference All Star game. Salem vs: Danvers 9-5 Lynn Classical 8-9 Beverly 14-6 Saugus 6-14 Lynn Classical 2-4 Gloucester 5-2 Saugus 15-19 Marblehead 12-10 Gloucester 7-8 Lynn English 8-15 Marblehead 17-8 Swampscott 28-2 English 8-14 Winthrop 7-6 This page sponsored by N.A.P.A. Motor Parts Sales and Saltz Chevrolet M 219 C.B. Club Front row, 1-r: Gary Post, Scott Henderson, Chris Armstrong, Jim Zavaglia, Rich Hat- field, John Dionne. Row two: Russ David, Chuck Holloran, Larry Urbanski, Carl Lemiez, Dennis Levasseur, Bob Brewster, Paul Joly, Mark Feilteau. Debate Club Sharon Roffey, Steve Zielinski, Tom Reynolds, Sharon Reardon, Pat Theriault, Alan LeBlanc, Julie Buras. 220 Newspaper Staff Front row, 1-r: Vicki Dalton, Lisa Buba, Terri Francis, Sharon Reardon, Mary Peabody, Kathy Victory, Linda McCormick. Second row: Steve Zielinski, Tom Reynolds, Cliff Baldwin, Sherman Powers, Eugene Wong. Junior Class Officers Marsha Lemieze, Lonnie Brennan, Scott Garabedian, Dave Sienkewicz. Pep Club Front row, 1-r: Penny Murtaugh, Barb Maurice, Gail Swenbeck, Lucy Luzinski, Sandy Lefleur, Beth O’Grady, Maureen Abbott. Second row: Sue Carter, Norma Arrico, Judy Zucaro, Karen Faulling, Sandy D’Amore, Patty Petropoulos. Thomas Morley Singers Front row, 1-r: Pat Scanlon, Stephanie Carman, Karen Rawson, Michelle Robichaud. Second row: David Dechamps, Owen Rogers, Dave Lundergan, Jean Ganville, Richard Berberian. 222 Senior Class Officers L-r: Mary Barton, Joan Higgins, Sandy LeFleur, Denise Yeannakopoulos. Student Exchange Front row, l-r: Dennis Kallelis, Athena Spanos, Jane Porcello, Scott Bacon, Cheryl Gaudrault, Joya Hoffman, Sally Lessor, Pricilla Kleros, Peggy Byrnes, Pam Cunney. Second row: Olle Ostlund, Haken Arheden, Rhonda Springmann, Mrs. Butcher, Tina Beeney, Julie Pryor, Jackie Shepard, Jacques Morard. Sharon Reardon, Mrs. Moskevich, Bob Comer, Liz Vex. 223 Student Council Bob Mroz Tom Reynolds Susan Carter Carson Beote Dave Arrington Jeff Munroe Joan Higgins Ellen Jalbert Tina Cimini Beth Jenkinson Marcia Lemieze Lucy Luzinski Diane Boulay Dennis Kallelis Tom Lampert J. Jennings Jackie Sawyer Tom Wester Lonnie Brennan Peter D’Orio Ellen Winiarczyk Dave Sienkewicz John Miller Peter Copelas Karen Faulling Denise Ywuc Lillian Zatorre Janet O’Leary Chess Club Mr. Anthony, Billy Crow, Jim Thibault, Fred Fatante, Sean Mahoney, Ed Pelletier, Rich Kallelis, Scott Carpenter, Vinny Kennedy. Exploring Your Environment Chris Lyness, Malia Griffin, Cathy Powers, AnnMarie Leahy, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Sue Carter, Judy Poirier, Kathy Bilo, Lucy Luzinski, Gail Swenbeck, Amy Madore, Penny Murtaugh, Wayne Turner, Dave Cote, Alan Hyde, Sandy LeFleur, Sandy D’Amore, Barb Maurice, Carol Kizik, Cheryl Vegari, Gail Legere, Amanda Leighton, Paula Grady, Molly, Jimmy Bezzati, Brian. Photography Club Lillian Zatorre, Maureen Roche, Rick Lewis, Terry Murphy, Steve Masella, Robin Roderick, Ellen Winiarczyk, Debbie Irwin, Kathy Cox, Ellen Jalbert, Mike Dunleavy. 225 Honor Society Front row, 1-r: Tom Reynolds, Judy Paris, Diane Boulay (secretary), Ron Wester (Pres.), Barb Maurice (V. Pres.), Mark Bloom (treasurer), Lisa Romagnoli, Lou Marchand, Ellen Winiarczyk, Eugenia Ferris. Second row: John Miller, Pat Petropolous, Kathy Bilo, Kathy Sabean, Bobbi Ransom, Amanda Leighton, Ann Michaud, Sandy LeFleur, Bill Walsh, Jane Spanks, Pat Terro. Audobon II Bob Dionne, D. Kallelis, Matt Halligan, Julia Yoshida, Kevin Theriault, Vicki Dalton. 226 Chamber Orchestra Front row, 1-r: Lisa Post, Brenda Lunn, Scott Bacon, Maria Rogers Harwood. Second row: Lisa Lassiter, Linda Morneau, Linda Marler, Linda Copelas, Lillian Zatorre, Sharon Reardon, Mary Peobody, Penny Murtaugh, Alan Hawryluk. Renaissance Recorders L-R: William Carman, Pat Scanlon, Owen Rogers, Stephanie Carman, David Lundergan, Karen Rawson, Jean Banville, Michelle Robichaud. 227 Safe Boating and Sailing Club Chris Armstrong John Baine Eric Poehler Jamie Zavaglia William McGroty Jody Wolf Bob Brewster Gaynor Riley Chris Parker Matt Plecinoga Kevin Talbot International Club Front row, 1-r: Pat Donahue, Debbie Powers, Lisa Buba, Kathy Bedard. Second row: Pauline Bedard, Joanne Girard, Margaret Morency, Tracey Walsh, Sharon Geralamo, Miss Mercier. 228 Art Club 229 Front row, 1-r: Daniel Gagnon, Laurie Gauthier, Linda Couillard, Ellen Leighton, Andrea Shir- ley, Dennis Kallelis. Second row: Mary Civiello, Linda Mazza, Ernie Desmond, Lillian Zatorre, Jan Pelletier, Leslee Pomroy, Mary Froncki, Judy Bacherman, Traci Nelson, Barbara Lander. Ski Club Ellen Winiarczyk Patricia Carr Sally Lessor Cheryl Coffin Katie Perkins Jean Dion Tom Wester o o cd 03 Putting a yearbook together requires many long and sometimes frustrating hours of work. Every- thing from choosing the various events to cover to layout design, picture selection, copy and cropping is done by the yearbook staff. In addi- tion to the actual production of the book, money must be raised to finance the publication of the yearbook. This year, we had three staff groups working on the book. The yearbook club which met during activity periods was instrumental in gathering information on various events, helped on fund raising activities and helped to sell the yearbook. The Publications group worked on the yearbook through a formal art department course for cre- dit. These students were responsible for the for- mat and character of the book from its’ incep- tion. The class met four times a week and each student was required to work on all aspects of book production from picture selection to final layout. Special thanks go to Patty Petropolous, Ann Michaud and Bob Shea who put in many extra hours after graduation to complete this book. The yearbook business staff has one of the most difficult jobs in producing a book. They have to raise enough money to get the book pub- lished! Money is raised each year through many different projects, such as holding dances, sell- ing yearbook pictures from previous years, par- ticipating in Salem’s Christmas market, holding car washes, raffling tickets for the senior prom, selling ads to the Salem merchants and last but not least, taking orders from students for the 1977 “Witch.” This year’s business staff did a great job in raising over $5,000 through these various activities. Special thanks to Janice Pel- letier for her constant cooperation and hard work throughout the year. The staff and advisors of the “1977 Witch” hope that you enjoy this book now and in times to come . . . Yearbook advisors, Dot Arthur Phyllis Baker 230 Yearbook Club Tom Reynolds Brenda Jeter Dave Arrington Bob Shea Patty Koen Joan Marler Dot Arthur Ann Michaud Vicki Dalton Bobbi Pszenny Pat Petropolous Phyllis Baker Publications First row, 1-r: Bob Shea, Sharon Denaro, Mary Barton, Tom Wester. Second row: Amy Ma- dore, Pat Petropoulos, Traci O’Meara, Phil Pelletier, Dave Arrington, Dot Arthur. Third row: Eileen Talbot, Ann Michaud, Jan Febonio, Kathy Bilo, Sue Vetro, Cathy Carty. 231 Sponsors Dairy Witch Palm’s Family Store Shawumut Merchants Bank N.A. North Street Shell Bill’s Variety Store The Plant Branch Nick’s Variety Store Salem T.V. and Radio Inc. Eng’s Floral Hut Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Burton T. Ball Kuszmar’s Market Mr. and Mrs. Janies A. Noble Knit 1 Ted Cole’s Music Shop T.R. Kerr Furniture Showrooms Dropper Fashions Dexter’s Furriers Inc. Webster C.B. and T.V. When and Where . . .? 234 i Ill 235 236 Senior Week is the time when the graduating stu- dents assemble with their classmates to share their final moments as high school students. This year, Senior Week events began on June sixth and ended on June tenth. Activities during this period of time included the Senior Reception, Luau and Banquet. Senior Week concluded with the graduation cere- mony which was held in the Veterans’ Memorial Fieldhouse. During these emotional final days to- gether, the Seniors were given the opportunity to reminise about the past while also preparing for the future. 1 239 Senior Class Banquet Class advisor John Burns accepts a plaque from class president Denise Yeannakopoulos. On Thursday June ninth, the class of ’77 spent their final night together at the se- nior class banquet. On this significant oc- casion, Dr. Shaeffer, Mayor Levesque, and Mr. Brown wished the class all the best in the future. Other speakers included class historians Pat Theriault and Julie Buras who read the satirical, yet nostalgic class history, and the class lawyer Joan Higgins who read the senior class will. The class of ’77 presented placques to faculty mem- bers Neil Moynihan, John Burns and Leonard Box for their dedication in help- ing the class. Meanwhile, house adminis- trator A1 Viselli received a huge lollipop for being the class “sugar daddy.” During the night, the seniors recalled old times and spoke of their apprehension about graduation and future plans. This concluding evening as a class unit was filled with sincere sadness as well as joy. The banquet and the mixed emotions sur- rounding it will surely be long remem- 1) bered. The seniors go through the buffet line. Joan Higgins reads the class will. 240 Pat Theriault blows the dust from the cover of the class his tory. Mr. A1 Viselli accepts his joke award from the class officers. Class Will We, the Salem High School Class of 1977 who have learned much at 77 Wilson St. in the City of Salem, County of Essex and Com- monwealth of Massachusetts being of sound minds and bodies hereby declare that we have cleaned out our lockers and therefore devise and bequeath all our worldly goods, including, but not limited to articles we do not own unto our friends and mentors. Cheryl Coffin leaves Mr. Patch a secretary. B-300 We, the Shorthand 111 Class, leave to Miss Spinale two cases of Shorthand notebooks for next years’ Class! To Diane Guy for being late every morning, we leave the 7:30 Belt Line Bus! Mark Bloom, R on Wester, Bob Mroz, and Bob Shea leave Mr. Patch a Dun- kin’ Munchkin lab for his next physics class. Diane Boulay leaves Mr. Box his own headaches and his fantastic pen. French 4 class leaves Perla and Joyce to Miss T. Miaskiewicz. The Senior Class of “77” leaves the Seniors to be — a case of new ater pistols! Gail Lipsett leaves Cheryl Peach a new antenna for her radio to replace the broken old one. T.C. leaves to Tony Caruso, a few more T.B. Promises. The whole Senior Class leaves Barb Maurice one little “B” on her report card. Bob Mroz leaves Tom Mazzarrini a new upper lip. Sue LeBrun leaves Mr. Patch a Blueberry pie. The 1977 Junior Girls leave Jeff Munroe a new pair of Levis at Devereaux Beach Sheryl Vergari, Cindy Mazza, and Elaine Iwanicki leave Mr. Cookson a new set of Three Stoodges. The Members of the Senior Show leave Sandy Foley a Case of Nair! We, the Talented Shorthand 111 Class leave Miss Spinale a new group of Shorthand and Typing 111 students. Tom Reynolds leaves a winning tennis team and a 3-part remedy for de- pression to “Beaver Zielinski. The Class of 1977 leaves Tiger Lambert a Porcupine. 242 M.E. leaves an exterminator to kill Bugs. Denise Yeannakopoulos and Sandy Foley leave Tony Caruso and Tim Ward an advanced Sex Education Class during F period. Reg leaves M. Hig two new words. Paula Grady leaves her big afro to anyone! Jim Page leaves himself to Debbie Sarkisian. The chick with the Rose colored glasses leaves Bob and Dave a piece of her corner of the sky, with love. Ellen Jalbert leaves a delicious breakfast of pancakes and bacon to Ben Cambell. Lucy, Amy, and Penny leaves Sue Carter a new hiding place from Ms. Baker. Bill Carman leaves to Chris, the tympani sticks from the Bicentennial Pageant of 1976, so that she can continue to have fun. Janet leaves Mr. Caruso a smile. Dave Arrington leaves another totally confused student to Mr. Anthony. To Debbie Scialdone — a new green bomber and Sandy Foley’s picture. Mort leaves her parties to the Blue-house clan. Mark Bloom leaves Mrs. Lathrop . . . finally. John Miller, Jane Fontaine, Eileen Twomey, and Joan Higgins leave Donny Haefner the ability to be on time when giving rides. Debbie leaves Denise Dragonis a bottle of Wesson Oil and a Beach Towel. A Period Accounting “S” leaves Mrs. Blair enough courage to deal with next year’s Accounting “S” Class. 100 Secret admirers leave a kiss to Tony Marfongelli. We leave our corner in green house for Dorothy Millen to follow in our footsteps. Amanda leaves Judi McBournie an extra large Pizza with Pepperoni to Tony Caruso. Mr. Lyons’ Magazines Periodicals class leaves Mr. Lyons an Oxford Complete, an Unabridged dictionery and a year’s subscription to U.F.O. Sharon Denaro leaves her coathangers to Mr. Box. Kathy Brown and Sally Bartman leave their home on the range to Sharon Marquis. To Dee Dee — “Bug” repellant. Wendy leaves Peter Fournier a bottle of no-doz for every new car he buys. Jean Paul Banville leaves his musical ability to Karen Rawson. A.K. and M.B. leaves Sue Burkinshaw a new pocketbook. Tom Reynolds leaves a pair of red-eyes, sterile “flute fries” to Mark Bloom. We the Shorthand 111 class would like to give Miss Spinale an A+ in photography. 243 Dot, Pat, Gail leave Mr. Cookson — Three students as nice as them with the same great disposition. Anne-Marie leaves Bill Coombes a Room to teach in next year. Debbie leaves to Tammy King cushions for her Dr. Scholl’s so her feet don’t sweat. Kathy leaves Gail her curling iron. The Seniors of the Jazz Ensemble leave Mr. Boisvert MacArthur Park. F-Troop leaves Doc. Cookson a fruit fly factory. A peri-winkle is left to Kathy Powers. Jeff Munroe leaves Cherrie Currie a little something in fromt of French class. Mr. Voolich leaves his shop coat to Steve Masella. Ellen Jalbert leaves her nickname “Chee” to Danny Tremblay. To Ozzie we leave his own restaurant. To Jamie Murphy we leave McDonald’s. Debbie leaves to Jim Page a life long appointment for haircuts with her mother. The F period girls would like to thank Ms. Hynes for her advice and as- signments — the X-tra money will come in handy! To the Class of “78” we leave Open Campus. To Carol Kojak, another witty remark. B-Troop leaves Mr. Hyde a piece of paper to write on. Sue Martins and Mary leave Diane Oyligoske an ape that goes OOOO! Julie Tremblay leaves Elaine McCormick an unbreakable pair of glasses, a new hair brush, and a piece of tape for her mouth. To Sophie we leave a new Welcome Wagon. To Madeline we leave a new group of kids to hassle. Amanda says congratulations to Gail and Kathy for finding the most uses for a box of Kleenex. To Kathy Field — A better place to put her freckles. To Denise Yeannakopoulos — A free bus pass to Boston for the whole summer. To A1 Rogers — Ace of Spades some Afro Sheen. Ann Michaud and Barbara Bemis leaves “Teddy Bear” to Eileen Talbot. The Three Musketeers leave Mr. Mazzarini a “woo-woo-woo” with an ex- tension. To Miss Ledger we leave a new cat to disect. Kathy, Gail, Amanda, and Margaret leave Pat a pair of size 1 slacks. To Mary Beth a new Farrah Fawcett wig and an extra pair of contact lenses. 244 To Mr. Savchuk we leave a smile. Dot leaves Arlene H. yellow track shoes and a great time in the 440! The kids on the corner leave Anne-Marie and Andre “Rots of Ruck’’ To Tony Marfongelli — a voice and a bottle of Hai-Karate. To Alan Hyde — a roll of toilet paper. To Diane Guy — another great fall in Mrs. Allen’s class. Pat G. leaves her sister a D. Kathy and Gail leave Amanda two new facial expressions. Ann-Marie leaves Cindy Tucker her nickname “T.M.” To Mr. Alan Hyde and Mr. Wayne Turner — A li fe time membership to the Exploring Your Environment Club. To Tom Cornacchio — A comb and a pair of socks. Bernie Sczehowicz leaves his 4 years of brownie points to Mrs. Barry. Malia, Cindy, and Donna leave Mr. Fischer and Pete 3 more seniors for E period gym. To Patty Kapnis — One Case of Tab. G Period leaves Miss Lefthes a new balloon from Bickfords’ Pancake House. Malia is left a pair of Puerto Rican Coconuts. The Class of 77 leaves Pat G. her own football field to cheerlead on. The Pep club leaves Angela LaVechio an alarm clock to wake her up for football games. Jane Guy Mary Beth leave Sharon Marquis a Caesar’s Palace engagement. Denise Yeannakopoulos leaves Alicia Jewett a very successful time in “78’’ The 1977 basketball cheerleaders leaves Donna Maculla a new basketball court. Sandy Gagnon’s Friends leaves her a wheel chair. Honors I II classes leave a “Successful Kidnapping.” Barb Tobin is left a sweet 7 sour hotdog! Sue Tremblay leaves Linda Lyons a voice box! Sue Gagne leaves “Higgy” a ticket to one of Boston’s concerts and a Boston Tape! R. Schaefer leaves Maureen Roche the course curriculum to Prono I. E.T. leaves Maureen Roche a rubber room where she can play with her toys. Signed and sealed under the pains and penalties of perjury this 9th day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-seven and in witness thereof by the Salem High School Senior Class. 245 Senior Luau The luau took place at Salem High School on Monday June sixth. Originally sched- uled at the Plummer Home for Boys, the location of the event was changed to the S.H.S. Field House and the green house cafeteria due to inclement weather. Before and after the meal of Chinese food, the se- niors played frisbee and volleyball. Over- all, the senior class was able to enjoy the friendship and relaxation that the night provided. 247 Senior Reception This years’ senior reception was held on June 7th, 1977 at the Chateau De Ville in Saugus. It was attended by many beautiful girls dressed in stylish gowns along with their handsome escorts in their colorful rented tuxedos. The music for the evening was provided by Stonehouse. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed the music and the delicious meal. The night was high lighted by the announcement of the “Prom Queen,” Patty Giardi, and her lovely court. The memories of this ‘‘en- chanted evening” will long be remem- bered. 248 I Lisa Trainor, Ann Eskenazi, Cindy Mazza, Melanie Hendricks, Patty Giardi, Janet Febonio, Carol Kozik, Cindy Belfiore, Denise Dragonis. 249 Graduation ceremonies took place in the Veterans’ Memo- rial Field House on June 10th. Four hundred and one stu- dents received their diplomas at the event. Speakers on this memorable occasion included valedictorian Barbara Maurice, salutatorian Patricia Pet- ropoulos, english orators Ronald Wester and Ann Michaud. Various awards and scholarships were presented to the graduates by Mr. Curtin, Ms. Kavanaugh and Mr. Zag- robski. The ceremony was the final time for the Class of “77” to be together as a group of high school students. The graduates’ emotions at this final meeting ranged from sor- row at having to depart to joy at starting a new life. The Class of “77” will now go their separate ways, never to return to these youthful high school years. Tony Marfongelli receives an award from Ms. Kavanaugh. 250 251 I i thirty ( Do you remember: the old, fun high school? the 1974 football superbowl? the famous “swimming pool’’? the green curtain between the boys’ and girls’ gyms? when study halls were held in the auditorium with a teacher? the floods in the old school’s basement? the gray, dimly lit corridors brightened only by fourth floor murals? open campus? the balcony? graffitti that covered the walls and desks? the jutebox? color day rallies? wearing gym shorts outside in thirty degree when there were no dressing rooms in tl„ . . curtains and shades to cover bare windows? when there were three floors, not three houses? when there was only one slightly crowded cafeteria? when we didn’t need corridor passes? when the I.M.C. was only a library? when Bertram Field wasn’t condemned? when we had periods one to seven instead of A to G? the move to the new high school? Casey and Hayes packing crates? the waiting area that students couldn’t use to wait in? the interesting, pure white decor? the promised fantastic third floor of the I.M.C. ? co-ed gym? color coded cafeteria trays? student I.D. cards that were never used? the trees and greenery promised for the cement courtyard? the paper airplanes sent special delivery by the seniors to the I.M.C.? water pistols on the seniors’ last day? The class of 1977 must now depart. The sun has set on our youthful high school years. We will, however, forever retain our cherished memories of Salem High School. 252 _ • Wmston-Solem HUNTER PUBLISHING COMPANY • North Carolina DICK LOWE, ACTON, MASSACHUSETTS ■ ■ •