Saugus Junior High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Saugus, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1972 volume:

MR. MAURICE CUNNINGHAM (Vice Principal), MR. STRUZZIERO, MR. EMMA, MR. KENNETH FABRIZIO (Vice Principal) ELLEN SPIER FRANK TAPLEY Industrial Arts LOUIS THIBAULT HELEN WOODS WILLIAM LINDQUIST JOAN HANLON JOHN NASO Nurse Library DOROTHY RUNGE EDITH BAUM MARGARET COLLINS Secretaries LEFT TO RIGHT: Dorothy Cox, Beryl Leighton, Cora Kohler and Gladys Suffreti f VS.. m Smiling Faces ■ James Armao Denise Burns Thomas Burke Burggren Geralyn Michael Burt ■ i i Martica Calderin Nancy Busalacchi mm Joan Buttaro Lillian Callahan Nancy Cahill Stephen Campbell Norma Calder David Canole Susan Carbone Richard Colangelo David Counturier Corinne Desouza Stephen Desloges Debora Dewling Sylvia Deveau Rosemary Despirito Richard Dioguardo Robert Dioguardo Sharon Diorio Deborah Higgins Susan Inserra Theodore Nickole Anthony Repucci Robin Ritchie Robert Woodman Deborah Tringale In Memoriam ARTHUR HOLBROOK 1957 - 1971 Freshman Football — 1971 LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st ROW: M. Austin, G. Bond, R. DiGuardo, N. Stockbridge, B. Guerra, T. Heaney, C. Popp, R. Kasabuski, D. Canole. 2nd ROW: R. Ritchie, J. Barressi, S. DesLoges, P. Genzali, V. Ciampa, P. Casella, D. Emberly, T. Hughes, M. Elsmore, M. Blunt. 3rd ROW: R. Diguardo, A. Upton, M. Ralph, J. Macedo, D. Doran, L. Barry, W. Davis, B. D ' Eon, N. Glynn, A. Coppolla, R. Stanley, L. Wall. 4th ROW: Coach Collins, D. Cordeau, J. Scannell, J. Cole, M. Alves, C. Jepson, A. Brogna, T. Raiche, J. Markowski, D. Hanlon, Coach Petrone. 5th ROW J. Favara, W. McCarthy, M. Dancewiez, S. Anderson, S. Spinney, D. Mackie, J. Sullivan, J. Wiswall, M. Smelstor. Missing From Photo: D. Westaway. FOOTBALL 1971 The grade nine football team experienced a rough season ac- cording to Coach Petrone and assistant coach Collins. The overall team record was 1-6-1. The Saugus red and white did however exhibit spirit throughout the entire season aided by the newly formed cheerleading and pep squads. Outstanding defensive players were S. Spinney and J. Wiswall while offensive standouts were J. Favara and S. DesLoges with J. Markowski also noteworthy. Two eighth graders, D. Mackie and T. Heaney showed outstanding team effort. FOOTBALL AND HOCKEY CHEERLEADERS: Left to Right: ROW 1; Ellen Blunt, Chris Hailer, Joyce Blundell, Joyce Beeler, Sarah Whitaker. ROW 2: Dawn Henderson, Andrea Pizzotti, Shaune Mansfield, Linda Shell, L. Spence, Maria Buchan. Hockey 1972 FRONT ROW, Kneeling: Scott Coutourier, Alan Upton (co-captain), Jim Scannell (co-captain), Dave Coutourier. ROW TWO: Bill Stewart, Tom Heaney, Gary Bennett, Tim Nicholson, Stuart Anderson, Joe Chaves, Fred Barnett, Robert Ritchie. THIRD ROW: Mr. Manoogian, Mark Chrisos, Steve Wal- lace, Jeff Fiorvanti, Scott Prentice, Stuart Holt, and Mike O Neil. HOCKEY ROUNDUP 1972 The 1972 hockey team coached by Mr. Manoogian had an outstanding season this past year. The overall team record was 3-1-4. The team was aided in its ef- forts by the scoring efforts of the Courtierier brothers, Scott and Dave along with the efforts of Jim Scannel and Scott Prentice. The team ' s brother duo was also outstand- ing in the area of assists. The goalie, Fred Barnett had an excellent season with only one loss. In general the team managed to put forth outstanding effort and come up with a winning season. Congratulations, team! Basketball 1971-1972 The freshman basketball team experienced a winning season during the 1971-1972 school year. There were ten wins and only six losses (four of which were by only two points or less). Coach Bryan did an outstanding job of coaching the team by instilling both spirit and enthusiasm in the team. Team leaders in field goals were Steve Spinney, Marty Holloran, Bob Smith and Steve DesLoges. Leading the team in defensive steals were Marty Holloran, Jim Duplisea, Steve DesLoges, and Steve Spinney. Leading rebounder was Steve Spinney, along with Steve DesLoges and Bill Mc- Carthy. Leading in assists were Marty Holloran, Steve Spinney and Steve DesLoges. Steve Spinney and Marty Holloran scored the most free throws during the season. New Saugus Junior High records were established this year. - Most field goals by an individual in one game - Steve Spinney - 14 - Most rebounds by an individual in one game - Steve Spinney - 34 - Most Points scored by an individual in one period - Marty Holloran - 18 The entire basketball squad is to be congratulated for an outstanding year. MARTY HOLLORAN LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Casey, John Lynch, Ed Schwenn, Steve DesLoges, Jim Duplisea, Bruce Sanborn, Mike Burt, Richard Hussey (asst. manager). ROW 2; Coach Bryan, Jeff Cole, Bill McCarthy, Steve Spinney, Bob Shea, Sam Smith, Paul Carbone, Coach O ' Leary. (missing from photo: co-captain Marty Holloran and Head Manager John Seely). TEAM RECORDS . . . Team finished third in team points in Northern area meet at Bradley Palmer State Park. . . . Team finished third in points at Northeastern Conference meet at Essex Aggi. ... Bob Smith finished 12th out of 350 runners in Catholic Memorial meet. . . . Bob Smith finished 11th out of 90 runners in Wakefield freshman meet. . . . Bob Smith finished 9th out of 70 runners in the Northern Area meet. . . . Bob Smith finished 3rd out of 80 runners at the Northeastern Conference meet. The team, although small in num- ber represented the Junior High by putting forth outstanding effort under the guidance of Mr. Bryan and Mr. Smith. Congratulations, team! Field Hockey LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: J. McCarthy, S. Dorgan, J. Hailer, P. Beecher. 1st ROW: D. Marshall, L. Hodges, S. Campbell, E. DeSisto, R. DiSpirito, J. Finegan, C. McCullough, C. Saunders, C. Griffin. STANDING: R. Bentley, L. Hayes, C. Grasso, C. McKay, T. Atherton, K. Dancewicz, M. Wessling, and K. LeGrow. MISSING FROM PHOTO: Mrs. Lentini (coach). Cross Country LEFT TO RIGHT, KNEELING: Jim Gallant, Brian Taylor, Marty Hollaran, and Tony Reppucci. STANDING: Coach Bryan, David Whitaker, Bob Smith, and Coach Smith. Join a Group SIGN HERE Audio Visual Aids The Audio Visual Aids Club under the expert direction of Mr. Lindquist is an ever changing club which seeks to meet the progressive needs of teachers and students in A-V educa- tion. Although the club formally meets about three times a year the students in the A-V are daily to the service of the faculty in the opera- tion of equipment and in the sched- uling of video media. LEFT TO RIGHT: Ricky Whalen, Keith Fisher, Dennis Diver, David Anderson, Paul Jankowiak, Charlie O ' Brien, Peter Kelloway, Scott Young, Ed Palermo, James Currie, and Robert Petrantonio. Sachem Scoop The Sachem Scoop newspaper includes not only newsworthy items but also fames and literary works contributed y all the students in the school. Club advisors are Mrs. Houdelette and Miss Visco. STANDING (L-R): Cheryl Mancuso, Joan Hailer, Audrey Spence, Kathy Knox, Heidi Bakopolus. SITTING (L-R): Miss Visco, Joy DiNino, Maria Prisco, John Short, Kathy Ryan, Mrs. Houdelette. SITTING ON FLOOR (L-R): Jeggrey Green, Jim Champeaux. Student Council The Student Council is a group of students who were elected by their fellow classmates. The Council works to establish social functions and to better teacher-student re- lations. The adviser is Mr. Calef who, along with Mr. Serino and the class advisers meets regularly with the Student Council to formulate Student affairs. FRONT ROW: Marc Schultz, Cheryl Ventrice, Michael Albanese, Mr. Calef, Chris Hailer, Joan Hailer, Steven Rossetti. SECOND ROW: Geoffrey Ames, Lois Hayes, Linds Shell, Michelle Mitchell, Toni Atherton, Ann Carrozza, Sue Nagle, Lisa Pisillo, and James Duffy. Photography Club The purpose of the photography club is to foster interest in the art of photography and to give students a chance to take, develop, and enlarge their own pictures. This year the club sponsored an Ecology Photo Contest. The club is under the direction of Miss Spier. LEFT TO RIGHT: David Durgin, James Champeau, Miss Spier, Marc Cohen, Jimmy Currie, John Burns. Junior Honor Society The members of the National Junior Hon- or Society have been busy throughout the year in many service projects. Most familiar is the recitation of the Opening exercises each morning. However the members have been involved in tutoring seventh and eighth grade students in reading and have collected clothing for the needy. Members of the honor society are: G. Arsenault, N. Barrett, T. Chierello, J. Countaway, S. Crow- ley, J. Cutler, F. Ford, K. Hines, J. Marquis, D. Menino, D. Phipps, B. Shear, D. Starnes, N. Swirka, C. Tringale. Advisors are: Mrs. DiBlasi, Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Clarridge. ROW 1, Left to Right: G. Arsenault, R. Zarella, C. Selleouer, M. Prisco, P. Willey, P. Hoffman, V. Katis, M. Schultz, D. Faraci, D. Paesano, M. Macdonald. ROW 2, Left to Right: J. Larkin, R. Bettano, C. Johnson, R. Priestley, D. Austill, C. Plassmann, D. Anderson, J. Currie, A. Ross, P. Bradbury. ROW 3, Left to Right: D. Demars, W. Babin, B. Tucher, J. Lynch, R. Parsons, C. Katis, Mr. Milton, J. Kimmel, Band Director; K. Krowell, N. Wood. ROW 4, Left to Right: G. Dumblauskas, J. Languirand, D. Durgin. ABSENT: L. Piccinini, K. Cronin, B. Christie, R. Bert, S. Brown. Chorus LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW 1: J. Marquis, C. Florence, T. Robinson, D. Celata, E. Swenson, D. Dennis, D. Frazier, C. Trainor, D. Cushman, C. Pastorella. ROW 2, Left to Right: C. Jefska, M. Kolenda, B. McMillian, L. McGraph, C. Bonquet, G. Burggren, K. Legrow, N. Shaugnessy, K. Furbush, L. Alley, N. Lemoine, Mr. Norman M. Kravetz, Chorus Director. ROW 3, Left to Right: L. Thomas, R. Taliger, J. O ' Keef, D. O ' Brian, F. Tobin, C. Johnson, S. Miles, P. Armstrong, J. Cavonough, J. Barnes, D. Anderson, C. Milo. ROW 4, Left to Right: C. Thornhill, E. Lomole, C. Woods, M. Whelton, R. Meador, D. Burns. Library Aids Thunderbird Staff Sports Section SEATED, Left to Right: Rose Boyle, Lori Wetherbee, Ellen Blunt, Carol Mangini, Lynne Bernard, Corinne, DeSouza. STANDING, Left to Right: Andrea Pizzotti, Rosalie Milano, Karen Quinlan, Joan Hailer, Bill Orlowski, Jo Ellen Tomassi, Norma Calder, Phyllis Cappola, Jane Brennan. Typing and Art Section FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Thurley Robinson, Susan Jesoraldo, Kathy Simpson, Toni Atherton, Darlene Mattei, Elaine Desisto. SECOND ROW, Left to Right: Mary Carlton, Darlene - Art Editor; Peter Bezemes - Typing Editor; Debby Meninno - Art Editor; Charlene Grasso, Maria Ficociello, Rose Despirito. THIRD ROW, Left to Right: Doreen Arigo, Susan Inserra, Heidi Bakopolus, Debbie Nickerson, Mary Kimball, Karen Hines, Susan Nagle, Cindy Hennigan, Carol Tringale, Cheryl Ven trice, Cheryl Florence. Thunderbird Staff 7 typing and clubs aff STANDING (L-R): Peter Bezemes, Gary Bentz, Nancy LeMoine, Charles Pollack, Cheryl Florence, Charles Katis. SEATED: Holly Polczynski, Diane Starnes, Gerry Burgren, Debbie Higgins, Cheryl Higgins, Linda Qark. photo and literary staff STANDING(L-R): Beth Greenberg, Robin Woodbury, Janice Countaway, Marc Cohen, Janice Cutler, Cathy Aftosmes. SEATED: Linda Beliveau, Susan McBride, Shaune Mansfield, Lois Hayes, Maria Buchan, Nancy Swirka. i MISS MASUCCI Advisors MISS STELLA IT ' S YOUR MOVE This chess game has been going on For about 11 hours. A crowd of People are gathered around the two Men. The game was fun at first, the People shouting vigorously for Action. But, the people are afraid, For their pawns are being Lost, stolen, and neglected for their great Value. The people carry on loudly, Begging, demanding, screaming for An end to this ridiculous lack of Senses concerning valuable pieces, Such as the pawns. The men really Try not to lose their pawns, for Then there is not much protection For the king. That pawn was not Rightfully taken. I ' ll give It back if you ' ll surrender. Never, I must not lose face. Now there are no pawns Protecting the kings. One of the Men holds a handful of pawns over The board, saying: It ' s your move ... by diane randall Who ' s Who 1972 Most Athletic STEVE JOAN DESLOGES HAILER Most Talkative PHOTO NOT $o NO PHOTO AVAILABLE DONNA GORDON DANCEWICZ BOND Most Musical GAIL CHARLES ARSENAULT PLASSMANN Typical Teen SUSAN JOHN PAGANUCCI SULLIVAN Class Flirts LINDA SCOTT DUNNE ANDERSO Most Helpful to S.J.H. PETER BEZEMES Best Combination of Beauty and Brains ROSE BERT D ' ESPIRITO GUERRA 56 Most Popular LOIS HAYES JIM FAVARA Most Likely to Succeed KATHY TREMBLAY BRADLEY SHEAR Most Artistic MARSHA SILVA PETER GENZALI Best Dressed JEAN WOO DELL JOE BARRESSI Most Friendly and Sincere SUSAN MARK NAGLE MA BEE BOOK REVIEWS Joy in the Morning - going to first period expecting a test and finding a substitute The Quiet Crisis - the library Fantastic Voyage - the journey of a student through the corridors! Future Shock - report cards Sterile Cuckoo - when the clocks won ' t work Great Expectations - Does the Spanish substitute speak Spanish? The Incredible Journey - Riding on a school bus LOOKING BACK BRIEF BOOK REVIEWS The Agony and the Ecstasy - homework An American Tragedy - forgetting your lunch money or PL 874 forms 1984 - possible year for graduation The Sound and the Fury - recess The Call of the Wild - no talking in the corridors A Time to Stand - the pledge of allegiance The Impossible Dream - attending a week of school without session Profiles in Courage - substitute teachers Only the Brave - a salute to our faculty The Gang that Couldn ' t Shoot Straight - the boys in the photography club Gone With the Wind - when your homework is blown into a puddle Animal Farm - students eating in the cafeteria One Minute to Play - ninth grade football team ■ I AUGUSTINE J BflMONTI