Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1986 volume:

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE MASSASOIT 1986 1 s f e have celebrated our centennial and now we must move on. No one will ever forget those first 100 years, but it is time to create new memories, meet new people and make new changes necessary to keep up with the times. Join us as we ride the new wave to begin a new century of fond memories. (above) L — R: Kim Palmer, Patti DiGiovanni, Amy Graf, Mike Rogers, (far right): Diane Casey enjoys a “new coke in the snack bar. Matt Sasso, Monique Duval and Sue Russell share a memory. 2 hat is the New Wave? Ultimately that is up to you. Some may interpret it through hairstyle and dress, others through friendships, attitudes and beliefs. Expressing their own unique style: (right): Jeb Bartow (below): L — R: Cindy Best, Lisa Sidella (bottom): L — R: The latest hairstyles, J.R. Hutton. mams (above): Dean Hladick and Karl Chambers show their school spirit in the Air Band Contest. (insert): Rob Domon takes a break from filming the Eastern Regionals. (below): Heidi Rist, Thea Carey, Hillary Hass, and Dawn Franzen are looking hot before a night out. 5 y Ath Ithough things may be done in a slightly different manner and style, some things will never change . . . 6 7 Friends through the seasons . . . (right) L — R: Karen Corso, Lisa Zorzy and Tricia Hiller. (below) L - R: Lauren Schofield, Amy Longneckcr and Tracy Ab- iit. (below) Virginia — Thanks for sweating it out with us! ho are we Springfield? We are the new wave of good friends . . . and acquaintances. 10 of foreigners ... (below): Two international students enjoy a snowy day. of artists ... of athletes ... (below): Sean Flanders comes off the field. (bottom): American Dreamers, Beth Ann Caron and Peter Henry. (right): Howie Ostrow on his way to synchronized swimming. 12 are the future. The seasons will change. The time will pass. The appearance may be altered. 15 (right): Thea Carey (below): L — R: Emily Briggs, Janice Fellows, Della Bascaldi, Trice Boissonnoault. (bottom): Lisa Valardi Student Life ew faces. New clubs, and New ideas. Many changes have taken place since the turn of our century. The most recent addition to Springfield College is the Class of '89. This Class brought with them fresh ideas. They held the first annual semi-formal at Chez-Josef, They sponsored Spring-fling T-shirts, of which most of the proceeds went to the scholarship fund. The class of '89 also tried a new fundraiser. At the end of the year raffle tickets were sold at ten dollars a piece, and one student won tuition for one semester. The Student Government also initiated many projects this year. The Snack Bar is now The Dugout , soon to have a whole new look. There was also an addition of a ten foot T.V. screen and VCR. There was live entertainment every week, and movies were shown twice weekly. Although every senior class has senior night, the class of '86 moved it to a new location. Senior night was held at The Juke Box. For a new twist there was a dance contest. Also, 86 nights to graduation was held at The Marriot. The Afro-American Society held many inventive events during Cultural Week (April 6-12). There was a gosepl jubilee, talent show, cultural dinner, and a cultural dance. Cultural field trips were taken to Sturbridge Village in October, and Washington D.C. in January. These trips were sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club. Times are changing and at Springfield College our clubs are keeping up with bbey women have a way all their own! Their annual B-Bizzare party is an occasion unique to Ab- bey, but fun for the entire campus. This event consists of a party in their large base- ment lounge, and the key is everyone dresses as bizzare as possible and goes to have a wild time. On hot spring days Abbey women have a large itinerary of events in which they can partake in. Of course laying (top): Abbey roomies forever. (above): Abbey Hall, Lakeside's dreaded rivals. out on Abbey Beach is a pop- ular event on sunny days. Others can be seen playing frisbee, lacrosse, or joining some of the Lakeside guys in a game of football on Abbey green. Another popular event is scoping out their window to catch an available prospect stroll by. Abbey R.A.'s are also fam- ous for their Wing Dings. No — not a gourmet dish, but a floor meeting on the three wings on all floors of the dorm. (center photo): “I love doing laun- dry. I love it, I love it. I love it! Where's Mom when you need her. (left): “This is SO much fun, I think I'll do it Friday and Saturday too! (below): Colleen, Ellen and Sheila — Abbey buddies, (bottom left): Ab- bey beach — Oh what a sight! (bot- tom right): Help me. I'm lost. Where's my room, my bed, my pil- low. Mother told me there would be days like this! 19 he all male Alum- iriru n is i°catec Ljj in the center of campus and is one of the oldest buildings. While walking by this ivy covered structure one can almost feel a sense of history. The men of Alumni are there to remind you that al- though their building came to be during the 1800's, the residents of this dorm are very much up to date. Sounds of rock and new (top-right): Buggs, the second floor mascot. Hey, are pets allowed? (right): What's on the tube Jeff? (above): Tom, you don't live in Alumni, do you? wave music was forever pouring out of open win- dows. And as soon as the nice weather started there was al- ways a game of hacky-sack being played on the grass. This dorm also participat- ed in some indoor sports, such as seeing who could earn the title of top beer cap flinger . Other indoor activities included watching movies in the lounges or just hanging out with the guys in one of the rooms. Residents knew that if there was any studying to be done it would have to be done at the li- brary. Quiet hours were al- most non existent in this building. Alumni Hall is probably one of the most popular dorms on campus. Some of the events which took place in this building will be re- membered by all, both male and female! 20 (left): Dave's just hangin' when he should be studying. (top): Alumni Hall, the oldest dorm on campus still standing strong and true (yes, we all wonder how that's possible) (above): Alumni Hall sky cam cap- tures two students. 21 (opposite page): (top): I'm going to lose my mind shortly if I don't get some space! (bottom): A coke — A smile and my mealticket. What a combination! (this page): (right): Just give me my husband and my teddy bear and I'm at home in my own little closet, (below): The cam- pus maze — Gulick Mall (bottom- left): The weather is fine up here thank you. (bottom-right): Male: I swear there's only laundry in this bag. Female: I'm just an innocent bystander. 22 ulick Hall, the largest and newest coed dorm on cam- pus, life is an experience! Al- though the rooms are far from spacious, and window space is a bit scarce, no one knows the friendships that can be developed until you've lived on a floor in Gu- lick. Residents boast of a unique form of unity that ex- ists within the maze-like floors. If you have never lived in Gulick, but have visited it. I'm sure you've been lost more than once. To a resi- dent of the dormitory, how- ever, it becomes second na- ture. But beware — the maze game is a frequent trick played on visitors. From the back, students can enjoy a quiet and peace- ful view of lake Massasoit. An atmosphere which is hard to find on weekend nights. From the front, one can view the bustling activity around the athletic complex, and maybe even catch a frisbee game — weather permitting. Gulick is filled with mostly freshmen and sophomores, but it also boasts of being the only dorm where upper classmen women can get a single — legally that is! It's the only dorm with aircondi- tioning too! 23 movies were shown on the newly added wide screen TV located in the basement. Stu- dents could also look for- ward to scheduled study breaks set up by the dorm senate. Dorm residents also planned many events for par- ents and friends weekends, starting with welcoming cof- fee and finishing with a full dinner in the basement. All of the dorms activities were not only inside. In fact, International residents will probably remember the out- side fun more than anything else. Whether it was sunning on International beach, play- ing frisbee in the parking lot, or just hanging out on the benches in front of the build- ing the students of Interna- tional knew how to have “fun in the sun. Vj ocated at the end I || of campus, Interna- fioo to tional Hall's eight tower over the sur- rounding buildings. At first glance one might think they were looking at a big blue and brick hotel. But if a closer look is taken, one will soon realize there is too much ex- citement for a hotel! There's always something happening in and around this co-ed dorm. Every week 24 (opposite page): (top): Snoopy is included in the international family, (bot- tom): Look! it's a bird, it's a plane. No, it’s that green fungus oozing from the ceiling, (this page): I love my roomie (middle left): International Hall, the Hilton of S.C. (middle right): Do I have to live in this dorm? (bottom left): Ahhh — International Beach, let's go scoping, (bottom right): The view from up here is fabulous! RlBRii 25 Hffell dorms to have a VCR, and show movies frequently. This year they held a faculty-stu- dent social which was a huge success. They have also held numerous parties in their lounge for the student body, as well as parties in the Snack Bar {now the Dug-out). The residents of Lakeside stick together. Once a part of the dorm, many students re- main until they move off campus as upperclassmen. Like most of the friendships made at S.C., even while off campus, efforts are made to still get together. ■bb| akeside Hall is ide- l| || ally located next to JhJJ the athletic com- plex, seconds from the Beverage Center or Babson Library, and side by side with the largest all fe- male dorm on campus — Ab- bey Hall. Lakeside-Abbey wars have been going on for some time, and students of both halls are proud of the bond they share between them. Lakeside has the largest dorm senate of all the dorms on campus, and are constant- ly making use of this fact. They were one of the first (opposite page): (top): Yeh! Us Lakeside guys stick together through thick and thin, (bot- tom): Lakeside Hall, where the last of the diehard partiers reside, (middle): Steve Piscrchia, Santa Claus in disguise checking up on the Lakeside guys, (this page): (left): I lost my keys, can some- one let me in please? (below): Dr. Parr parties with the guys from Lakeside, (bottom-left): John explains the meaning of life! (bottom-right): No! Don't slam dunk that pumpkin! Co-ed dorm, Massasoit Hall's first two floors are male and the second two floors are fe- male. Massasoit has also host- ed the international ex- change students during the last few years. Massasoit has held many events for it's residents. Dur- ing Mid-terms and finals there were study breaks ev- ery night consisting of doughnuts, bagles and ice- cream supplied by the dorm senate. Every week there were movies on the first floor open to all the dorm resi- dents. Massasoit will best be re- membered by the campus for its annual Halloween haunted house. The dorm members transformed the first floor into a maze of skel- etons, bugs and live gouls! Although Massasoit isn't one of the biggest dorms on campus, the residents really know how to have fun. (above): Does anybody know whal this tall thing is on the side of Massa- soit? (top-right): These students like the sun better than a stuffy room, (right): International students have a study jam. ' 28 (loft): The hams of Massasoit (top): Massasoit Hall, quiet and friendly (above): This is my bed! No, it's mine 29 (opposite page): (top): What's wrong with this picture? Yes, Stacey and Jen without liquid refreshment! (bottom): The Reed exhibitioners, (this page): (below): Reed, house of the party women! (right): Deb, A proud member of the wellknown 3rd floor, is always monkeying around, (bottom-left): Tim Duffy, the Reed womanizer. Hey Duff, why don't you move in? (bottom-right): Where's the party? 30 n all girl dorm, Reed is perhaps one of the smallest dorms on campus. While looking rather plain on the outside, Reed on the inside is one of the nicer places to live. One of the benefits of liv- ing in an all girl dorm is that there is a feeling of unity among the residents. Reed is no exception to this rule. The girls who live here be- come like one big family. Most people will remem- ber the game of kill the girl with the water gun. The Reed girls could be seen lurking behind buildings and trees waiting for the next vic- tim to come by. During Springfling II ev- eryone knew a Reed girl by the common shirts all the residents wore. This was just one of the symbols of unity. If there's one thing that people will remember about Reed is that no matter what, they stuck together, and boy, do they know how to have a good time! 31 M mi ill Vj n the junior and senior I years, a good majority of students venture off campus to seek housing. Some once again enter the draw for a college owned house. Others go off on their own. Springfield College stu- dents can be found from Eastern Avenue to King Street, from the Hickory Street projects to Massachu- setts Avenue, from Westford Street to almost anywhere in the downtown Springfield area. Life in an off-campus house means a lot! It means cooking meals in a real kitchen of your own. It means having more than one room in which to eat, sleep, study, watch T.V., have par- ties, or just hang-out. It also means splitting household duties. Does this sound fa- miliar to anyone? Hey, whose dishes are these? . Who's turn is it to clean the bathroom? . Who called Alaska? . Did we pay the electric bill yet? . Did the guys downstairs borrow the vacuum again? But life off campus means more privacy, the privilege of having parties without the R.A.'s permission, and most importantly, sharing special times with your housemates. 32 ■ k (opposite page): (top): Springfield's answer to the housing problem, (bot- tom): Target in sight — go for the gusto. (this page): (left): Nancy Cliff enjoy some home-cooking, (middle left): Ardy: See Ponch, they faint just looking at me. Bob: Ya Ardy, from the fright! (middle right): Look Mom, one leg! (bottom left): Rob Lacey — Mr. Tidal Wave! (bottom right): Wake up boys, your dream'in 33 ii ppplssi v oS v- «''T , Sli ; '■; ,M� i v-r-i v r v Hi«y l A. iii. . lAXi' rt-r.-al ■ sfjr Hhf� rWW'W i! h Vl 'p-'P'T� JiSiFia w i� ) T� |i7fit-dr. ,r 7iciT t� fr Tr f w«L-rt U Ti ilm 40 ■v r Ti T 1. n i -7, t l '1 |1 ilt.HI-A-1L1l.t- r'f ft � -r i r? it $ •� 5h :3S y±i III 1 ■ifpririn ■'-Sh- ftr ■Vf 111 33iZESSti «■f I' . ill M itwi 43 mm hisseh — - Athletics It's a well known fact that athletics play an important role in Springfield Col- lege's philosophy of spirit, mind, and body. Everywhere you look people are shaping up no matter what the reason. In the fall, winter and spring students can be seen lifting in the Judd weight room, jogging, bicycling, and skiing. These health and fitness conscious people are what makes up our over 25 athletic teams here at Springfield College composed of 13 men's, 12 women's; and 10 sub-varsity sports. Springfield College has always been a leader in intercollegiate athletics, not only on a national level but across the globe. Since its start in 1885, the College has produced coaches who represent a who's who in athletics. Not only is Spring- field College known as the birthplace of basketball , but the sport of volleyball was also invented by a Springfield alumnus. The College has been a pioneer in both men's and women's athletics. The men's intercollegiate program includes: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling. Varsity sports for women include: field hockey, golf, soccer, cross country, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, softball, track, tennis, lacrosse and swimming. The atmosphere of education and participation has prompted 50 percent of the College's student body to belong to varsity or sub-varsity teams — a percentage unequalled by any college in the country. Approximately one percent of the student body every year earns All-American recognition. 51 54 55 56 Field Hockey The Springfield Col- lege Maroons ended their up and down season on an up note, tieing the seventh ranked Universi- ty of New Hampshire 1-1, and defeating Colgate 3-2 before the home folks. The Maroons took a 3-0 lead into the locker room on goals by Sue Bennett, Chris Manning and Jodi Janick. Bennett scored off an Ingrid Ganesh shot which rebounded off the pads of the Colgate goal- keeper. A few minutes later Manning scored her sixth goal of the season on a cross pass. Manning ended the season with six goals and 11 assists. Janick scored the final goal of the game and the sea- son on a beautiful shot from the top of the top of the cir- cle. Her goal came less than a minute after being inserted into the game. Bennett's and Janick's goals were the first of the season for the promising freshmen. Defensively, Alanna Mac- Donald made 15 saves, 12 coming in the second half. We sure are going to miss the four seniors. (MacDon- ald, Melissa Robinson, and Co-Captains Manning and VinceguerraJThey have been exceptional competitors and leaders throughout the sea- son, said head coach Zen- aty. On a final note, Barb Vin- ceguerra was named Athlete of the Month for October for her outstanding play. Con- gratulations Barb! The 1985-86 Field Hockey Team: (1) Ann Freeman, (2) Sue Chapono, (3) MaryAnn Marceno, (4) Barb Vinciguerra, (5) Allison Garvey, (6) Melissa Robinson,(8)Chris Manning, (11) Ingrid Goncsh,(12) Terry Austin, (14) Penny Guilman,(15) Jennifer Carey, (17) Amy Graf, (18) Jodi Janick, (Goal Keepers) Alanna Macdonald and Barb Quinn. Head Coach: Dottie Zenaty; Assistant Coach: Patti Smith; Managers: Maureen Army and Stacey Reynolds; Trainer: Marie Gonzales. 57 Football All the frustrations that had built up for the '85 Springfield Chiefs football team, with the tough losses week after week, final- ly exploded at the expense of Lowell University on Home- coming Saturday, as the Chiefs destroyed their guests 33-3 before an enormous home crowd at Benedum Field. Everything finally came to- gether for Coach Mike De- long's squad as Springfield simply physically dominated an undermanned Lowell club to the tune of a 385 to 163 advantage in total offensive yardage. The SC offensive line hammered the Lowell defense up front as the Chiefs were able to run off tackle all afternoon, picking up 259 yards on the ground led by fullback Bill Pacitto's second consecutive great game (19 carries — 137 yards). The Homecoming contest was really no contest at all. The Chiefs spotted Lowell an early, shortlived 3-0 lead when John Vincent kicked a 36-yard field goal for the visi- tors in the 1st quarter, but it was all Springfield after that. SC got on the board with 2:29 left in the 1st quarter when Jeff Hyde scored on a four-yard run to conclude a 10 play, 80 yard drive which featured a pair of 11 yard runs by Pacitto and passes of 11 and 14 yards from D'An- tuono to Goodlatte. The Chiefs put the game away in the 2nd quarter with 17 points. Welling's 25-yard field goal made it 10-3, and the Chiefs used two big plays to put the game out of reach. ■ • ■ • ...r 76 i).5� , «RjKjt«i f 73- Z9 77 62 «� 67 ?«5J 17 . 36 31.„« -5' • K .$ J-vll fJ 3 47. 06 57 3.|C «26 3£64g 54 r51 . 71|i.i’vVfS..$98. B «■ =M iMif . The 1985-86 Football Team: (front row): L-R: )oe Parisella, Chris Ferrara, John Welling, Scott Contce, Sean Cronin, Keith Robichaud, Bob Squires, Jim Anderson, Stacey Eason, Luke Church, Mike Smurro, Doug Goodlattc, Mike Cebbia. (second row): Ed Tantorski, Jeff Moreau, John Biasotti, Joe Ziniti, Gregg Whit- ton, Dave Savignano, Dan Gouin, Jay McGuire, Glenn Slade, Lou Peters, George Welker, (third row): Ed Caron, Eric Minacci, Dave Bunion, Joe Tavella, Matt Jangro, Chris Gea- gon, Bob Arsenault, Jeff Hyde, Kevin Stehlin, Karl Chambers, Tony Lo- vallo, Doug Edick, Woody Webster, (fourth row): Frank Browne, Skip Hanson, Rob Lacey, Steve Hill, Geoff Ambrose, Matt Crean, Rob An- drews, Sean Flanders, Al Ramirez, Mark Franz, Peter Farr, Wayne Har- ris. (fifth row): John Dean, Rob Doris, Alex F-fstratios, Jim D’Antuono, Glen Schult, Andy Bellagamba, Rusty Miller, Drew Farrell, Bavid Burr, Joe Bush, Steve Gcriak. (sixth row): Dave Fusco, Mike Sousa, Tony Penta, John Woznicki, Jeff Smith, Jim Holland, Brian Timbrouck, Bill Pacitto, Bill Delaney, Brian Mattews. (seventh row): Coach Mike Murphy, Coach Dave Farrell, Greg Thielman, Mike Kuchieski, Randy Turer, Kevin Jack- son, Steve Smith, Al Tisko, Dan Irujo, Coach Rich Mannello, Coach Chris McKcnney. (top row): Coach Joe White, Coach Mike Whalen, Coach Steve Bush, Coach Brian Ekblom, Coach Mike DeLong, Coach Bryan Durrington, Coach Jack Holik, Coach Al Fceiheit, Coach Mark Ro- bichaud, Coach Dick Cerone. 59 Men’s Soccer First year coach Peter Haley inherited an ex- perienced group from last year's winning team, which was one goal away from capturing the North- east-8 title. Leading the way this year was senior forward Ed Beau- regard, who scored 11 goals a year ago and had a three year total of 28; seven goals short of the career mark at Spring- field. On October 26, 1986, Ed's two goals broke that all- time scoring record, bring- ing his four year total to 35 goals. Other team members who offensive punch were juniors Bob Kuzmeski, John Bartlett, Jim Jablonka, transfer Tim Crowley, and sophomore Tom Gaffney. The midfield included re- turning starters Mike Walsh, and Ken Dromgold. On de- fense the chiefs were led by senior captain John Larkin, and Steve get out of my way Budaj. The 1985-86 Men's Soccer team: L-R: (front row): Steve Budaj, Jim Kerwick, Jeff O'Mara, John Larkin (capt.), Tim Miller, Matt Tyson, Dan Miller, (second row): Asst. Coach Rob Hawes, Asst. Coach Forest Tyson, Tom Walsh, Tim Crowley, Steve Wilson, Mike Doering, Ed Beauregard, Tom Gaffney, Head Coach Peter Haley, (top row): Tim Newmycr, Jim Mercer, Bob Kuzmeski, Jim Jablonka, Mike Walsh, Ken Dromgold, John Bartlett. 60 61 Women’s Soccer The Women's Soccer Team, under first year coach Keith Bugbee had a great season. The Maroons looked strong and played hard in the NorthEast 8 Tournament beating both Bryant (4-0) and Merrimack (3-0). This year Springfield was led by senior striker Jennifer Willson, who scored 7 goals and 7 assists for a total of 21 points. Willson along with sophomore forward Bonnie Suydam (9-1-19), has pro- vided the scoring punch for the lady booters this season. Defensively, sophomore goaltender Danelle Trinceri played strong in the Spring- field nets, posting a respect- able 1.58 goals against aver- age, with 2 shutouts. The season ended for the Maroons with a 9-9-1 record, beating such powers as Providence and Westfield State. The 1985-86 Women's Soccer Team: L-R (front row): Cristin Smith, Lorri Mayer, Dancll Trinceri, Christina Wales, Laura Bernstein, Jane Boland, (second row): Rosemary Reilly, Kathy Joyce, Laura Ferrante, Susan Pennella, Julie Gustafson, Bonnie Suydam, Mary LaChappelle. (top row): Diane Oliveria, Lisa Sidella, Traci Love, Sharon Alaconis, Jennifer Willson, Ann Barlow, Coach Keith Bu bec. 62 63 Men’s Volleyball If you ever attended any of the Men's Volleyball games, you may have heard some pretty wild chants coming from the fans. If you want to get in on the action at one of next seasons games, or in Coach Hay's vol- leyball class, here are a few things you can do. If a player serves an ace, yell ACCCCCCCCCE! . If an opposing player is hit in the face, yell 6-PACK! . If an opposing player is tooled (to wipe a shot off a blocker), yell TOOOOLLLL . If an opposing player is roofed (easily blocked), yell ROOOOOFFFED . J? The members of the 1985-86 Men's Volleyball team were: (3) Todd Waltsak, (4) Bob Edwards, (5) Dan Whitney, (6) Peter Harvey, (7) Andy Gettig, (8) Randy Pinkham, (9) John Gorman, (10) Mike Burney,(11) Mike Cole, (12) Wayne Harris, (13) Scott Miller, (14) Mike Tighc, (15) John Hutton, (16) Brett Fowler, (17) Brian Barry, (18) Tim Harwood. Head Coach: Tom Hay. Assistant Coach: Carol Ford 64 66 Women’s Volleyball This year the S.C. wom- en's volleyball team took to the court with four new faces. After a ban- ner recruiting year, the ros- ter now boasts the names of Melanie Hallier, Mary Chil- son, Debbie Coutu and Lisa Douglas. The Maroons had consid- erable experience on their side this season. Returning to handle the setting chores were junior captain Amy Zai- cek, and senior Terri Handy. Aggressive playmaker Bridget Reilly was back at middle hitter, regaining domination after spending most of the '84 season on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Also back at net were ju- nior Sheryl Bishop, an out- side hitter; the Thomas twins — Callie and Johnna, middle hitters, as well as sophomore letter-winners Sandy Kile and Amy Kissel who made their presence known. The S.C. Women's Volley- bailers ended the season boasting a 23-13 record. They dominated both the Northeast-8 (5-3) and the Keene State (4-1) Tourna- ments. The outstanding freshman won rookie of the year (NE-8), and team MVP. The members of the 1985-86 wom- en's volleyball team were: (1) Amy Zaicek, (2) Melanie Hallier, (3) Mary Chilson, (4) Bridget Reilly, (5) Sheryl Bishop, (6) Callie Thomas, (8) Lisa Douglas, (9) Johnna Thomas, (10) Sandie Kile, (11) Debbie Coutu, (14) Amy Kissel, (15) Terri Handy. Head Coach: Tom Hay; Assistant Coach: Carol Ford; Manager: Caroline Gries. 67 Men’s Basketball ith 12 of 13 play- ers back from last year's 17-10 squad, including All-Ameri- can forward Ivan Olivares and All-Conference guard Elzy Tubbs, the Springfield College Chiefs were ready to face the challenge of the Northeast-8 title and an automatic NCAA Tourna- ment Berth. The season had its share of ups and downs for the team. The ultimate up came on March 1 in North Andover where the Chiefs defeated Merrimack 70-65 to win the Northeast-8 Conference Tournament and earn them- selves a trip to the NCAA Di- vision II Tournament. The retirement plans of Coach Ed Bilik had to wait a while as his team moved on to the NCAA New England Regional at New Hampshire College in Manchester, NH. Springfield was seeded fourth with a 19-11 record, met top seeded Sacred Heart (CT) University (25-4) in the opening round game. Springfield made it to the conference final with a 56-55 victory over Bentley. The members of the 1985-86 Men's Basketball Team were: (front row): Lorri Cocchiaro(Manager), Dave Stratton (Trainer), Ron Albert, Elzy Tubbs, Jim Watkins, Calvin Williams, Eddie Leverett, Tim McCullough (Trainer), Je Lawson (Manager), (back row): Assistant Coach Hal Wisscl, Bill Taylor, Ivan Olivares, Matt Howard, John Sylvia, Jim Perry, Mike Provencher, Scott Grant, Head Coach Ed Bilik. (Missing): Assistant Coach Harold Drowne, Steve Snow. 68 Women’s Basketball The Springfield Col- lege women's basket- ball team made a complete turnaround from the beginning of the season on February 1, when Dr. Mike Theulen's squad de- feated front-runner St. An- selms College, 61-56, in Manchester, N.H. From there, the Maroons coasted to four straight victories over conference rivals A.I.C., Stonehill, Assumption, and Merrimack. This put them right in the thick of things in the Northeast-8. Key starters this season, playing aggressive ball both offensively and on the boards were freshman Shel- ley Antone, sophomore Pat- ty Larkin, junior Michelle Busa, senior Ellen Hill, and senior Shawna Quigley, who incidentally was named Northeast-8 Player of the Week two weeks in a row. The members of the 1985-86 Women's Basketball Team: (front row): Assistant Coach Jim Kayajon, Michelle Busa, Wileen Johnston, Shawna Quigley, Donna Losardo, Kris Littlefield, Shelley Antone, Val Frost (Trainer), (back row): Head Coach Mike Theulen, Carri Jones, Ellen Hill, Robin McLeod, Patti Larkin, Kathie Mann, Lisa Mangionc, Assistant Coach Holly Brown. 70 71 ZL I Wrestling The season is over! What a campaign! 122 days starting October 1. It was like a crew of men rowing across the Atlantic. Some people got sick, some got hurt and some jumped out of the boat. But most of them pulled hard and fin- ished the journey. The team had a tough schedule: Army was ranked in the top 20, Trenton State was national Division III champions in '85 and St. Law- rence was ranked number 1 in the country in Division III this year. Drexel, Princeton, Ithaca, and Franklin Mar- shall are good college wres- tling teams. Edinboro, with their 11 full scholarships — completely superior to S.C. in Division II. We would need a team of wrestlers like Blat- nick, Hawer, Hughes, Porillo, Munroe, Peraino, etc. (All- Americans at Springfield) to compete on even terms with Edinboro. As the coach stated I'm proud of the wrestlers we had this year. They gave a lot and I'm sure they also gained considerably from the time and hard work they put into our wrestling season. We're thinking about next season. We hope the journey will be like rowing across the Pacif- ic. The members of the 1985-86 Wrestling Team were: (not according to picture above) Brian Latessa, David Grecn( ), Kevin Castagnola(’), Gregg Muscarclla, Mike Cunningham, Mike Wellington, Tom Latsko, Richard Dunn, Geof Gouveia, Gordie Soule, Vinny Altebrando, Chris Perry, Shaun O'Hearn, Rich Hadenfus, Mike Kroha, Gary Alford, John Wolfe, Todd Wilcox, Chris Davey, John Souza, Ed Matteo, Tom Mitchell, Todd Failing, John Caissic, Travis Soule, Mike Diorio, Jeff Moreau, Tom Anderson, Chad Joyce, Brian Introcaso, Joe Dovi, Julian Smith, Peter Nicolino, Mike Nototangelo, Randy Sabatino, Jim Ayotte. Head Coach: Doug Parker, Assistants: Steve Grubman, Mike Whalen and Pat Hughes (•) co-captains. 73 Men’s Swimming Thirty five schools and approximately 400 swimmers from the New England area took part in the 67th Annual New Eng- land Intercollegiate Swim- ming and Diving Champion- ships. Our own Tim Flannery (senior, co-captain) captured third in the 500 Free, finish- ing behind two of the top swimmers in New England. It didn't take long for none other than Larry Jordan (sen- ior, co-captain) to win his first race of the champion- ships. He did just that cruis- ing to a better than two-sec- ond victory and a trip to the Nationals in the 200IM (1:54.53). The Chiefs sent Jordon, Warner, Roth, Flannery, Bronander, Bartow, and Martin to the Nationals. I had an excellent four years here at Springfield, concluded Jordon. I'll miss the people most of all. The members of the 1985-86 Men's Swimming Team were: Jcb Bartow, Albert Bronander, Steve Dochak, Bob Doman, Chris Farmer, Ed Faszewski, Tim Flannery, Rick Hungerford, Larry Jordon, Ed Knoll, Rob Lowe, Jeff Lynch, Chris Mansfield, Steve Martin, Rich Perrotli, Bob Rcidy, David Roth, Tom Waite, Jamie Warner and Bernie Wil- liams. Head Coach: Charles Smith. Assistant Coaches: Mike O'Connor and Li Jiamin. igiita m a ran v 4 a m K i, I: h v «■ - % 4� i 74 Women's Swimming The Springfield Col- lege women's swim team placed sixth in the New England meet held at the University of Maine at Orono. This three day event, included teams from the University of Massachusetts, Boston College, Williams College and the University of Rhode Island. The Maroons, coached by Marrie Neumer, were led by sophomore Aimee Redway, senior Ann Ackerson, soph- omore Karen Ferraro and freshman Brigid Malone. Redway, an Academic All- American from Old Say- brook, Ct., swam very well in both the 100 yd. breast- stroke, and the 200 yd. breaststroke. Ackerson, an All-Ameri- can from Belmont, Ma., swam another incredible meet. She placed third in the 500 yd. Free, the 1650 yd. Free, and the 200 yd. butter- fly. The members of the 1985-86 Women's Swimming Team were: L-R: (bottom): Karen Porton, Audrey Harlow, Noelle Stills, Shannon McCuc, Marie Gage, Darcey Giglio, Kare Nightingale, Christina Casserela. (second row): Debbie Manzic, Jill Meslenge, Kristin Volk, Tami King, Ann Ackerson, Caroline Gordon, Janet Vassell, Kim Lavenski. (third row): Robin Randall, Deb Carrell, Robin Luby (co-captain), Patty Schonheiter, Diane Sagascr, Shannon O'Neil, Mariellen Pestana, Kari Malitz, (fourth row): Linda Gavin (Assistant Coach), Libby Rydcll, Brigid Malone, Ellen O'Connor, Sally Phillips, Karen Ferraro, Aimce Redway, Maureen Croes (co-captain), Marrie Neumer (Head coach). 77 Men’s Gymnastics The Springfield Col- lege men's gymnas- tics team finished the 1986 season with a bang. The chiefs who finished 4.7 points behind Cortland State, captured the runner up spot at the Division II Na- tional Gymnastics meet held April 11-13 at the University of Oskosh at Wisconsin. Along with this tremen- dous team finish, three Chiefs were named All- Americans. Topping the list of All-Americans was senior Jeff Hale who became the Di- vision II National Champion on the pommel horse with a score of 8.85. Right behind Hale on the pommel horse was sophomore Ron Spinelie who also captured All- American honors, placing second with a score of 8.6. The third gymnast to attain All-American honors was senior Co-Captain John Sa- Vallee who placed second on the floor exercises with a score of 9.1. While the season ended here for most, it didn't end until early May for four team members. Jeff Hale, Co-Cap- tain Brian Smith, senior Mike Colaiossi, and freshman Scott Irwin were part of the U.S. team which traveled to Puer- to Rico for a dual meet. 78 The 1985-86 Men's Gymnastics Team: (front row): L-R Orlando Gir- ona, Brian Smith (capt.), Eric Wcis- kopf. (second row): Don Lcfbvrc, Peter Bernier, Mike Colarossi, Jeff Hale, Coach Steve Posner, Ron Spin- ellc. (third row): Trainer Sue Cooke, Scott Stilwell, Scott Irwin, Jim Farin- clla. Mgr. Jackie Craven, (top row): Asst. Coach Rick Woods, Iliad Ren- wick, Matt Fuller, John Lavallee (capt.), Roy St. Pierre, (missing): Asst. Coach Bill Jones. 79 Women's Gymnastics The women's gymnas- tics team was led this season by Diane Ca- sella who showed grace and strength in all of her events. In early February, she broke the school record with a 9.10 on the floor exercises. Mia Cosimini also had an out- standing season setting a school record (34.25) in a tri- meet against Northeastern and Cortland State. Senior co-captains Monica Cantwell and Nancy Fulton have done a great job in lead- ing this young team. As cap- tains, they provided leader- ship, encouragement, but most of all friendship. This close knit team deserves a lot of credit. The team had a bit of trou- ble on the beam, but not on the weekend of February 22 in Pennsylvania. Although the ladies got off to a slow start, they finished strong; the difference was the last event; the beam. Coach Ray- mond said, The beam was the highest scoring event — it put us ahead! The members of the 1985-86 women's gymnastics team were: Julianne Bcrgdoll, Susan Bold, Monica Cantwell, Diane Casella, Mia Cosimini, Jennifer Drivas, Tara Earls, Patty Fallon, Nancy Fulton, Daren Lazeration, Lisa Peckham, Leslie Segar, Carrie Siemsen, Nancy Traggio, Kerry Woiten. Head Coach: Cheryl Raymond. Assistant Coach: Bill Sullivan 80 81 Men’s Tennis The Men's Tennis team spent yet another Soring Fling away from campus returning as the NE-8 Champions for the sec- ond consecutive year. The team trailed Bentley College by one point going into the final day of the tournament, but seniors John Vasaturo and Scott Smith along with sophomore Dave Tevis and freshman Roger Marshall all won their singles finals. Smith, Tevis and Vasaturo all defeated Bentley in their fin- als. Vasaturo and Marshall went on to defeat Merri- mack in the doubles cham- pionship to solidify the victo- ry. Scott Smith and Tony Driscoll also reached the doubles finals, but were de- feated by Stonehill. The team won the tourna- ment with a total of 45 points, Bentley followed with 38 points, and Bryant placed third with 32 points. The members of the 1985-86 Men's Tennis Team were: Scott Smith (captain), Tony Driscoll, John Vasatura, David Tevis, Lee Watelci, Roger Marshall, Charles Martell, Craig Wilson, Bob Labriola, Toyo Seki and David Pilch (manager). Coaches: William Aronson and Amrit Moses. 82 83 Women’s Tennis The women's tennis team under Coach Sullivan finished the season with a record of 11-2. The team's last three match- es were with Westfield State, UConn, and Southern. In the last match of the sea- son against Southern the team finished strong defeat- ing their opponents 8-1. Standouts for the match were Megan McDowell, Jackie Peach and the consis- tent team play of the doubles team of McCarthy and Lucci, along with sophomore start- er Stephanie Travers. Coach Sullivan attributes the team's success to the fact that all the women are co- hesive and supportive of each other. The highlight of the season for the team was winning the NE-8 title along with taking the runner-up spot in the New-England's Tournament. Overall the team finished un- defeated in Division II. The members of the 1985-86 Women's Tennis team were: Elizabeth Fifford (co-captain), Christina Greenwood, Susan Levesque, Beth Lucci, Stephanie MacBurnie, Kathy McCarthy (co-captain), Megan McDowell, Pan Nunez, Jackie Peach, Margaret Riley, Stephanie Travers, Andrea Stefanik, Renee Pannullo, Kim Howard, Stacey Phillips, Susan Penella. Coaches: Veronica Sullivan and Amrit Moses. 84 85 Baseball On May 28 our Spring- field College baseball chiefs were crowned -8 champions by virtue of a 10-1 thrashing of the Bentley College Falcons in the cham- pionship game of the north- east-8 conference baseball playoffs at AIC Park. The Chiefs let it be known who was in command when they scored four runs in the eighth. The big blow came on a Ley three-run homer, scoring Williams and Ma- guire ahead of him. Maguire, Doody, and Ma- caluso had three hits apiece, while Ley connected for two hits and four RBI's. The Chiefs pounded out 18 hits in all. The Chiefs had a successful season although the road was not always the smoothest. This victory made the teams past defeats seem almost tol- erable. The team was happy with the outcome of the sea- son, but hopes to do even better next year. The members of the 1985-86 Baseball Team were: Dave Buckley, Steve Beneduce, Fred Ciago, Karl Conrad, Hugt Daou, Mike Doody, David Feldman, Dennis Jajjar, Doug Hajjar, Eric Jackson, Ric Jackson, Matt Jangro, Mike Ku chieski, Gary Ley, Bob Macaluso, Dan MacLeod, Matt Maquire, Chris Mayhcw, David Nassa, Bill Passy, Andy Plaistcd Mark Simcone, Steve Smith, Ron VanDeVeen, Kevin Walsh, Dennis Williams. Head Coach: Charles Roys. Assistan Coaches: Bob Casaceli and Gregg Manis. 86 87 Softball After dropping a heart- breaking 1-0 loss to the University of Lowell in the season opener, the SC Women's Softball Team bounced back to cap- ture seven out of their last eight games. Wins include double header victories over Central Connecticut and Southern Connecticut. Two wins over Bryant and one over Stonehill wrapped up the Northeast-8 Conference games. The team received tre- mendous leadership from this year's co-captains Jenni- fer Willson and Kathy Man- gano. Willson, a business ma- jor, was the team's most ex- perienced pitcher hurling an ERA of 0.95. Mangano, a physical education major, held a .386 batting average after the regular season. She was also selected to the 1985 All-American Team. The members of the 1985-86 Soft- ball Team were: (4) Jodie Dom- kowski,(6) Barbara Quinn,(7) Jacquie Willson, (8) Jennifer Willson, (9) Niffy Heggie, (10) Jan Mancarella, (11) Ange Garvey, (12) Lisa Sidella, (13) Wendy Bachellor, (14) Tammy Os- well, (15) Kris Savage, (17) Kathy Mangano, (19) Shawna Quigley, (20) Shelly Quirk, (21) Danell Trinceri, (22) Sandy Osborn, (23) Tracey Gasiz, (24) Kelly Tompkins. Head Coach: Lynn Johnson; Assistant: Dr. Grctch- en Brockmcyer. 88 90 Men’s Track and Field The Springfield Col- lege men's track team opened up its 1986 season by crushing Albany State by a score of 105 to 58 at Springfield's Blake Field. The Chiefs used 13 first place finishes along with the sweeping of five events to power them past the much weaker Albany team. The meet was Springfield's from the beginning. The Chiefs cleaned house in the field events making the score 53-18 going into the track events. In the hammer throw, sophomore Leo Po- dolske won the event with a throw of 138 ft. 1 inch. In the shot put, Alan Ellerbe won the event with a heave of 42 ft. In the javelin, it was senior Dave Radcliff's throw of 177 ft. 3 inches which won the event. Senior All-American and Mr. Universe Art Prince won the discus when he sent the disc for a ride of 163 ft. 5 inches. In the long jump sen- ior Steve Cowden leaped 19 ft. 9.5 inches to win the event. Mark Cowden won the pole vault clearing the height of 11 ft. 6 inches. In the track events Spring- field continued to dominate the meet leaving Albany State with nothing but a long ride home! The members of the 1985-86 men's indoor outdoor track and field were: (outdoor track and field pic- tured only) Tim Bruce, Bucky Camp- bell, Marc Conway, Brent Coon, Steve Cowden, Mike Cring, Hayden Daly, Tony Davis, Joe Dovi, Alan El- lerbe, Falling Todd, Drew Farrell, Rich Fontes, Tom Gaffney, Skip Handson, Todd Haynes, Russ Hold- en, Bill lovanna, James Jablonka, Bob Johnson, Bob Laposta, Dave laporte, Ron Lombardi, Tim Lyster, Brian Mortimer, Steve Murphy, Jose Or- tega, Bob Piccolo, Leo Podolske, Ar- thur Prince, Deith Puglisi, Dave Rad- cliff, Charlie Shaw, Jeff Staab, Martin Stret, Ed Tantorski, Mike Wilson, Matt Doyle, Bill lovanna. Head Coach: Ken Klatka. Assistant Coach: W.F. Newhall. 91 Women’s Track and Field Springfield College's Women's Track Team opened up their out- door season in early May after finishing off a highly successful indoor one. The team placed second to New York Tech, at the Division II E.C.A.C. meet and second to U. Mass. Boston at the Divi- sion III Indoor National Championships. Although many outstand- ing performances were turned in throughout the line-up, the talents of Janet Williams shone out above the rest. The senior earned Field Athlete of the Meet at E.C.A.C.'s and also cap- tured All-American Honors in 5 events at Nationals (in- cluding the first place title in the 55M hurdles). After Spring Break, the team traveled to Towson State University in Baltimore, Md. with the hopes of having a good kick-off of the out- door season. Unfortunately their dreams were not met. But, S.C. came roaring back to crush Albany State, 104-32 in the first home meet in 2 yrs. The members of the 1985-86 women's indoor outdoor track and field were: (outdoor track and field pictured only) Becky Anthony, Jane Bergin, Sheryl Bishop, Rowane Bolton, Chris Brighton, Thea Carey, Philippa Chapman, Heidi D'Angclillo, Dolyne Divino, Lauren Douglas, Cynthia Eusta- chia, Gael Fulco, Debbie Gaudrcault, Mia Gomes, Martha Grinnell, Diane Hanks, Chrissy Harris, Sue Hout, AnnMarie Jankowski, Kristin Lyons, Cheryl McGibbon, Jeanne McGuire, Sue Monkiewicz, Yvette Moore, Marjorie Mott, Patty Murphy, De- metra Pappas, Ellen Puhalla, Mellissa Rachman, Amy Roth, Kristi Snyder, Ginger Stewart, Tamara Stokes, Anne Szymanski, Janet Williams, Karen Wnck. Head coach: Jim Pennington. Assistants: Mark Griffin, Pauline Albert and Donna Lyons. 92 Men’s Lacrosse Following an early sea- son loss to nationally ranked Harvard, the Springfield College laxmen were on a tear, winning their last nine games of the season, and putting themselves in contention for a post season tournament bid. A trademark for the chiefs all season was their explosive offense, led by attackmen Jack Piatelli and Chris Seibel. Combined, the Brookline (MA) connection accounted for nearly 100 points. The chiefs demonstrated outstanding defensive play all year as well. With goalie Dan Dineen manning the cage, the Chiefs only allowed 5.75 goals a game. Dineen has been supported by a fine de- fensive corps of co-captain Wayne Gioffre, Craig Jacoby, and Geoff Edmonds, along with Chris Weber and Noiel Fontaine. With this overpowering defense, coupled with their potent offense, there was no stopping this team. 94 The members of the 1985-86 Men's Lacrosse team were: (2) Bill Burton, (4) Geoff Edmonds, (6) Bill Wood, (9) Chris Seibel, (10) Dave Britton, (11) Bob O'Melia, (12) Malcome Lester, (13) Steve Ferreira, (14) Andy Barrett, (16) Bill Lukasiewicz, (17) Pete Chambers, (19) Tim Dineen, (20) Jack Piatclli, (21) Chris Weber, (22) Ron Lyons, (23) Bill Gallagher, (27) Eric Elsinger, (30) Dan Dineen, (32) John Gresco, (33) Steve Chamberlin, (34) Ken McCarthy, (35) Brian Lyons, (36) Noel Fontaine, (46) Craig Jacoby, (51) Wayne Gioffre, (54) Don Glover, (62) Tom Cornelia, (68) Pat Shorn, (81) Brad Kingman. Head Coach: Keith Bugbee. Assistant Coaches: Craig Moore, Dick Harrington and Glenn Mailer. 95 96 Women's Lacrosse The members of the 1985-86 women's lacrosse team were: (G) Terri Handy, (G) Ingrid Gonesh, (G) Jill Christleleit, (2) Jean Kiernan, (5) Nancy Adams, (7) Collene Busconi, (8) Kristin Smith, (10) Stephanie Dias, (11) Jen Towle, (12) Mary Beth Hughes, (13) Lisa Denagon, (14) Debbie Hardman, (15) Trish Enos, (20) Julie Johnstone, (21) Julie McLain, (24) Lauri Dunn, (33) Chris Raabc, (40) Darcy Crisp, (48) Sue Bennett. Head Coach: Patti Smith. Assistant Coach: Pam Howe. 97 98 IU5 (til ■ mm mm wM what it is today. People that's what it is all about. The tenth Springfield Col- lege President was officially inducted into office on Sat- urday November 9th. Dr. Fal- cone earned his undergrad- uate degree from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, received his masters in Histo- ry at the University of Den- ver, and earned a Ph.D. in History at the University of Massachusetts. He also furth- ered his education at Har- vard University's Institute of Educational Management, and at the University of Michigan's Consortium for Political Research. Falcone has come to Springfield after holding many leadership po- sitions at Ithica College and Pace University. The Humanics Philos- ophy here at Springfield is very impressive. It is this phi- losophy that makes us differ- ent from other colleges, Falcone stated about the Spirit, Mind, and Body trian- gle ethic. The administra- tion, the faculty, and the stu- dents seriously follow the philosophical guidelines which are an attractive as- pect of this institution.” Aside from the philos- ophy, Falcone is fascinated with the friendly atmosphere and positive attitudes on the campus. This school is defi- nitely a people place. Yoi don't come here and stay' here, unless you really like the atmosphere and buy it.” Springfield's New President Dr. Frank S. Falcone 102 (left): Dean of Students John Costello (middle): Assistant Dean of Students Cathy Condron (right): Assistant Dean of Students Ron Scott (bottom): Dean of Academics Paul Congdon Vice-President Scott Willson Chairman: Mr. L. William Blizzard Members of the art department: F. Caivano G. Laford D. Maki N. Mecede M. Parr L. Radner G. Russell E. Schnorr pi Pi pi pi pi Pi Art students who seek spe- cific career opportunities working with people, devel- op their artistic talents in the hope of sharing these exper- iences in the community. Students combine numerous courses in the area of special- ization they wish to pursue. The students can consider concentrations in: Art Ther- apy, Art Management, Envi- ronmental Design, Comput- er Graphics, Museum Study Pi Pi and Scientific Illustration. The faculty is a gathering of artist-teachers. The Art De- partment has artists from the community who are working professionals in their particu- lar fields. They work with the Art Department on a visiting professor basis, in addition to the full-time professors on campus. Each is committed to the philosophy of Art in the Urban Life. Springfield College gradu- ates have found employment in a wide variety of settings: from museums to schools. Students become profes- sionals, concerned with to- day's society. The Biology Department, with the support of the Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Computer Sci- ence Departments, offers a number of programs empha- sizing the basic biological, health, and environmental sciences. Undergraduate study may be pursued which will lead to acceptance in graduate schools and medi- cal, dental or veterinary schools as well as to careers in laboratory sciences in hos- pitals, government, or indus- trial laboratories, or to pro- try Biology. An plinary major sponsored by the Biology and Chemistry Departments. The growing interrelationship between the two sciences has created a wide variety of career op portunities for students. The occupational outlook for these and other biologi- cal and chemical specialties Chairman: Dr. Joel Cohen Members of the Science Group departments: J. Colten M. Healey R. Johnson C. Keeney F. McCarthy C. Redington C. Wun J. Smist F. Torre R. Felicetti fessional positions in envi- in the near future is cxcel- ronmental science. lent. A new major is in Chemis 105 Professor Shea has been the head of the Business de- partment since 1982. The Business major itself came about in 1980; since that time there have been consider- able changes made. Through a strong effort put in by the department in winter of 1984, the Business center was Business center functions as a place where students can come up and do work, con- duct meetings or just inter- act with other business ma- jors and faculty. In the sec- ond semester of 1985, several computer terminals were in- stalled. Subsequently, several business professors began as- signing homework on the computer. This played a ma- jor role in the center's popu- larity. As the major continues to succeed in the future, stu- dents who graduate with a Chairman: Mr. Thomas Shea Members of the economics business department: J. Doyle R. Lussier R. Flore D. Chrzan P. Conklin constructed. With the Busi- Business degree will be ness major being the second proud to say they went to largest major on campus, the Springfield College. 106 Chairman: ' Dr. Carol Shine Members of the English department: D. Calser A. Austin B. Koh E. Sims B. Resnik J. Ragonet S. Eagleton C. Britch P. Sullivan The goals of the Depart- ment of English are to in- crease student's abilities in oral and written expression, to develop their proficiency in reading and analyzing lit- erature and to stimulate their appreciation, awareness and understanding of the funda- mental human problems through the study of litera- ture and foreign cultures. It seeks further to develop skills and techniques in the communicative arts. Students may concentrate in English Literature, Ameri- can Literature, Drama, Lan- guage and Communications or Sports Journalism. Intern- ship placements at local newspaper, television and radio stations, and non-profit agencies are available in the Sports Journalism concentra- tion. Students may also acquire a minor in English selecting courses from among the concentrations in American Literature, British Literature, Drama, Language and Com- munications, or Sports Jour- nalism. 107 Chairman: Dr. Peter Polito Department member: R. Romerjko Designed to provide a broad, solid base in Mathematics and Computer Science areas so that graduates can imme- diately pursue careers in a va- riety of professional settings. The flexibility of the program allows students to major in either Mathematics-Com- puter Science or Mathemat- ics. The Mathematics-Com- puter Science Major allows students to pursue studies in both theoretical and applica- tion areas of software and hardware design. The com- puter center located on cam- pus in Marsh Memorial, has a modern Prime 550-11 com- puter system that supports several programming lan- guages including FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, COBOL, RPG, and Assembly lan- guage. In addition, the major offers state of the art courses in such areas as Computer Logic Design, Computer Ar- chitecture, and Operating Systems Analysis. Computers are a part of the wave of the future, and Springfield's Math Comput- er-Science major is keeping up with the trends. 108 Chairman: The Psychology Depart- ment at Springfield College seeks to instill within each student a broader under- standing of the basics of be- havior, so that students may better understand them- selves, and others; thus func- tioning more effectively in their environment. Students may choose to major in Psy- chology out of personal in- terest, as preparation for grad school or for a career. Faculty members who en- joy a combination of teach- ing and research are in abun- dance in the Psychology De- partment. More than three- The student-professor ra- tio of the Psychology Depart- ment at Springfield College is small enough so that stu- dents can experience, enjoy, and benefit from consider- able individual contact with their professors. Psychology professors are here because they're primarily interested in teaching ... the stimulat- ing interaction of human learning and personal Mr. John Cox Members of the psychology department: L. Borasri D. Champagne J. Kahane L. Kahane M. Miller H. Paar A. Petipas quarters of the full-time growth. faculty hold doctorates. 109 Chairman: Mr. Thomas Ruscio Members of the rehabilitation department: R. Bertee F. Casey J. Stano B. Eggleston to' v -Si «Ml Rehabilitation is the pro- cess by which children, ado- lescents, adults, or the elder- ly who have physical, mental, or emotional illness or dis- abilities are restored or helped to achieve their ful- lest level of functioning ac- cording to their capabilities. Rehabilitation professionals work in a wide variety of set- tings from centers, to busi- ness settings. Highly qualified full-time XV faculty as well as several com- munity adjunct professors with extensive expertise and experience in various reha- bilitation specialties are on the departmental staff. Rehabilitation is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in health and human services work today. Excellent em- ployment opportunities exist working with the physically handicapped, cardiac pa- tients, the mentally retarded, aged, the blind or deaf, the learning disabled, or the emotionally disturbed child. 110 The religion philosophy de- partment headed by Dr. Ma- son Olds offers a wide variety of courses. In religion, students may choose from such courses as: Religion in America, which addresses itself to religious thought and institutions as they influence the American culture. Courses are also of- fered in such varying reli- gions as: Christian Biogra- phies, religions of ancient and classical India, Indian Buddhism, religions of China and Japan, and Judaism. The department also offers courses in the sociology of modern society, the life and times of Jesus, and New and Old testament. The Philosophy depart- ment offers indepth courses in the area of Ethics, which acquaints the student with theories of value and signifi- cant moral problems of our time. Courses are also of- fered in Business Ethics, Con- flict of Ideals: Values in a changing society, and Exis- Chairman: Dr. Mason Olds Members of the religion philosophy department: R. Price M. Ehman Father L. Hoar Rev. K. Shilds Rabbi B. Bloomstone J. Phillips religion, Christianity and tentialism. Ill Chairman: Dr. Roland Holstead Members of the social sciences department: M. Dosick M. Hirsch N. Ode Sociology is the study of human society. It is con- cerned with understanding people as creators of culture and as participants in human groups. Sociology empha- sizes the study of social orga- nization, social change, and social problems which devel- op within societies. Students majoring in soci- ology receive a broad gener- al education, including study in the humanities and in the other social sciences. Op- portunities for supervised study exist in off-campus so- cial agencies, voluntary asso- ciations, and complex orga- nizations. Specializations within the department in- clude: Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Social Organi- zations and Institutions, So- cial Welfare, and Anthropol- ogy. Students who major in so- ciology find careers in many fields, some of which arc: education, government, and i human service agencies which need people who can make useful analyses of prob-1 112 Readier Education stresses he theme of The Teacher | Is a Community Leader. ' eachcr Education majors i I an concentrate in one of I I hree levels: Early Childhood ducation, Elementary F.du-| I aiion (middle school and ju- lior high), or Secondary Edu-1 I ation. I Since the Department, tresses the role of the teach-| It as a community leader, •rofessional preparation in-| i ludes both formal and non- I ormal teaching techniques.! •ecause parents play a cen-l | ral role in a child's learning irocess, the program pre-| with parents to facilitate chil I dren's development, and to I maximize positive home school relations. Spring I field's Teac her Education programs combine theoreti-. i cal education in the college1 I classroom with practical, education in off-campusl | fieldwork placement. Stu- dents must also achieve andl I maintain Advanced Standing to graduate in Teac her Edu j Chairman: Dr. Peter Gurau Members of the teacher education department: I. Nystrom R. Heston T. Bernard •ares the students to work cation. 113 Chairman: Dr. William Considine Members in the HPER division: L. Ampolo D. Anderson R. Bergquist E. Bilik G. Brockmeyer K. Bugbee S. Bush M. DeLong E. Evans J. Genasci R. Gilbert P. Haley T. Hay j. Holik L. Johnson B. Jensen L. Judd K. Klatka M. Long B. Mann N. Moutis M. Murray J. Neumann M. Noble D. Parker J. Pennington S. Posner D. Potter J. Previty C. Raymond M. Rau C. Redmond J. Robertson C. Roys H. Scheuchenzuber S. Shaw S. Siconolfi C. Smith D. Snyder E. Steitz W. Sullivan M. Theulen F. Tyson M. Van Dyke K. Wall J. Whiting F. Wolcott D. Zenaty The HPER division includes such majors as Health Educa- tion, Health Fitness, Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Recreation. The Health Education ma- jor prepares students for po- sitions in such professional fields as health educators for government and private agencies; health specialists in the allied areas of research, medicine and hospital ad- ministration; and health coordinators in public and private schools. One of the fastest growing programs. Health Fitness, serves as an exciting alterna- tive for students who are at- tracted to the field of phys- ical education but do not de- sire to become a teacher in a school setting. The Health Fitness major educates stu- dents for professional posi- tions as fitness specialists in the clinical, medical, corpo- rate, or institutional environ- ment. From the beginning of the physical education profes- sion in America, Springfield College has been the leader 114 in preparing physical educa- tors and physical directors for schools, social agencies and communities. The pro- gram seeks to develop the qualities of leadership and professional skill, and to fos- ter in each student a desire to aid others. The Physical Therapy pro- gram is a Master's degree curriculum, designed to pre- pare a general physical ther- apy clinician with problem- solving skills in the evalua- tion, program planning, and treatment of those in need of physical therapy services. With the increase in lei- sure time and the new awareness of the health haz ards resulting form unrelenl ing stress, new career oppor tunities have developed in the fields of recreation and leisure services. The depart ments three major programs prepare students to become professionals in the working of leisure activities which en- able people to pursue healthier and more meaning- ful lives. Chairman: Mr. Donald Snyder Members of the recreation department: L. Judd M. Long M. Van Dyke R. Accorsi R. Hershel A. Mazur D. Mullen M. Powers 115 116 ..JsL i 117 118 119 121 124 125 127 Seniors . . . We all came to Springfield strangers to the city and strangers to each other. We wondered if we would fit in. Would we be accepted? Could we handle the work. Would we survive for four years? My gosh — four years. It seems like an eterni- ty! Graduation will never get here. I'll nev- er make it. I don't even know if I'll get my research paper in by Monday. How can I possibly believe people when they tell me to enjoy college while it's here, because its going to fly? Four long years! Freshman year was tough. Making new friends, trying out for a team where I would no longer be the star, but first I had to get off academic probation! How will I make it another 3 years? I'm a sophomore now. I put that first year behind me. Hey, now I'm a pro. I know the school and I'm no longer the new guy. I'm making a name for myself here. But I have to choose a major. I don't know what I want to do. How will I decide? Thank goodness there's only another two years to go ... Pictured on this page: L-R (top): Dan Marinello, Mary Beth Gentile and Patti Scelza. (middle-left): Jeanette Swenson, (middle-right): Lauren Schofield and Amy Longnecker. (bottom): Ann Gilchrist. Pictured on the opposite page: L-R (top): Jacquie and Jennifer Willson, (bot- tom-left): Karen Knight, (bottom-right): Jill ODonnell, Mary Beth Hughes, Frank Welch and Mike Coffey (background). 128 Ellen Sarah Abbott Rehabilitation Tracy D. Ablitt Rehabilitation Ann B. Ackerson Recreation Debra Jean Acres Health Fitness James Desmond Adams Business Management James Oyedokum Adeseko Sociology Mark Stephen Akerblom Environmental Science Sharon Marie Alaconis Rehabilitation Elizabeth J. Allan Psychology James J. Anderson Physical Education Stacey M. Anderson Biology Robert W. Andrews Physical Education 130 Jennifer Ann Arnone Rehabilitation Psychology Robert Bruce Arsenault Biochemi try Michael Attanasio Health Fitness Wendy Bacheller Health Fitness Kimberlee Ann Baitler Physical Education Joan C. Balch Psychology 131 Kathleen Marie Barnes Business Management Edwin W. Barr Business Management Janet Catherine Baruk Business Management Lisa Clarene Beckett Rehabilitation Stephen Beneduce Business Management Diane Lynne Bennett Sociology Academic All-American The standards for nomi- nation to Academic All-American are rig- orous. To be nominated, a varsity athlete must have a minimum 3.20 cumulative grade-point average. Sports information direc- tors at individual schools send nominations to eight district coordinators who compile a local (district level) ballot. Academic and Athle- tic biographical data are pro- posed and mailed to the en- tire CoSIDA membership of each of the eight districts. The votes are returned and tabulated, and a district team is announced. From the eight teams comes a national bal- lot, which is distributed to the 1,200 members of Co- SIDA. The votes from each district are counted by a na- tional coordinator and an academic all-american team is formed. CoSIDA selects all-ameri- can teams for men in foot- ball, basketball, baseball, and an at-large category, which encompasses other major NCAA sports. Springfields own Sean Flanders, first team defense, senior defensive end from Newburyport, Ma. was se- lected as Academic All- American. He is a Biology Pre-Med major with a 3.61 grade point average. (far right): Sue Bcyersdore's first senior appearance in the library. 132 Steve M. Berecz Physical Education Susan Chapin Beyersdorf Therapeutic Recreation Todd J. Bitkower Business Management Michael A. Black Health Fitness Joseph D. Booan Psychology Katherine A. Bounty Health Fitness Peter J. Bowlby Visual Arts Hilary Anne Bradshaw Rehabilitation Stephen F. Brill Psychology Doreen E. Brown Biology Patricia Ann Brucker Therapeutic Recreation Steven Robert Bruno Health Fitness 134 Jeffrey D. Budine Physical Education Brenda Jean Bullinger Psychology Lisanne Stefani Burnham Health Fitness David D. Burr Business Management Collene E. Busconi Health Fitness Elizabeth Butcher Physical Education MikansA Phil: A Responsible Guy Computer Science ma- jor Phil Ferraguto has had a lot of responsi- bility entrusted to him dur- ing his time at Springfield. He was on Dorm Senate and was on the commitee to establish MassPirg. MassPirg is an or- ganization dedicated to bet- tering our environment. Phil's major achievement was being elected to the po- sition of President of Busi- ness Affairs. He is responsible for allocating any money to all clubs and organizations. Phil had to oversee the mail- ing of letters to each club and organization asking them to submit a budget for the up- coming year. He then had to wait for resposes from every- one. It was part of his job to read all budget proposals, and with the help of his staff, decide who would get how much money. The hardest part was then to take all the budgets and compile one large budget for ail of Spring- field's activities. Once the budget was allo- cated he then had to notify the clubs with his decisions. His job could literally make or break a campus organiza- tion. 135 Cambridge Cadogan Political Science Cheri A. Campbell Rehabilitation Cherie Cancelliere Rehabilitation Monica A. Cantwell Rehabilitation David F. Carbone Business Management Beth Ann Caron Psychology Heather R. Cary Rehabilitation (right): Heather Cary catches the new wave. (below): Pen's do taste good Mike Coffey; but lunch is only 50 minutes away. Kevin Francis Castognola Business Psychology Susan Kelly Charest Health Fitness Athletic Training Marc E. Childs Biology Diana Webber Clayson Interdisciplinary Studies Nicholas J. Coclin Business Management Michael M. Coffey Business Management Thomas M. Cole Business Management Melissa Conkling Rehabilitation Kathleen Ann Connor Health Fitness Richard C. Cooke Math Computer Science Erika B. Copen Physical Education Kathleen Corcoran Art Management 137 jane Corman Rehabilitation Scott Philip Cormier Biology Pre-Med Karen Corso Rehabilitation Stephen Fredrick Cowden Business Management Matthew Thomas Crean General Studies Maureen P. Croes Biology Chemistry '86 Box Office Hit: Damn Yankees Damn Yankees is the story of an aging Washington Sena- tors fan, joe Boyd, who would sell his soul to see the Senators beat Those Damn Yankees. Poof - the Devil appears and changes Joe Boyd into Joe Hardy, the Worlds best baseball player. The show follows Joe Hardy and how he misses his ador- ing wife, Meg, but is kept in line by the devils vixen, Lola. A very funny story about baseball in the late 50'$, Damn Yankees has many famous songs including: Two Lost Souls , The Good Old Days , Whatever Lola Wants , and Heart . Damn Yankees under the direction of R.D. Boss is a play that was enjoyed by all. Assisting R.D. were: Laurie Davidson, Musical Director; Janet Roth, Stage Managed- Celeste Morin, Choreo- grapher; Dave Britton, Light Designer; Rick Kelly, Pro- ducer, set and costume de- sign. Again this year, like in the last Three major musicals here on campus, Dave Euerle has played the lead. The oth- er three plays include: Hello Dolly, Grease, and Lil' Ab- nore. Dave spent this past summer singing on a cruise ship named The Spirit of Boston. 138 (above): Amy Gildcnberg, Niffy Heggie, Jane Fairbanks, Diane Degrossa, Heather Cary and Pam Stoddard swear they were given directions to the library. (left): Bobbi-Jean Crane poses for the Abbey Hail of fame Lisa M. Cuccuru Physical Education Marsha Elaine Cummings English Diana Lynn DaGrosa Health Fitness Robert Vincent Dahike Business Management Andrew George David Business Management Lurie Davis Psychology 139 Margaret Ann Davis Art Robert J. Deangeiis Recreation Linda Desantis Leasure Services Med Tech James DiCaprio Commercial Recreation Pamela J. Dilena Physical Education Holly E. Dolan Elementary Education English (above): Even after the game is over John Welling can be found planning his strategies — for the weekend that is! (right): Hey Jim Dicaprio, didn't Bob Squires warn you that beer would put hair on your chest? 140 Peter A. Dolan Physical Education Timothy Matthew Duffy Health Fitness Lauri Jean Dunn Physical Education Suzanne L. Durham Recreation Stacey A. Eason Business Management Nancy A. Eklund Rehabilitation Memories Freshman orientation; being really alone for the first time, meeting new people, wearing beanies, be- ing hazed by the upperclass- men, competing against the other groups, ghost court, tug-of-war. Meeting your room ma- tes{s) for the first time; You smoke? Do you really only listen to punk? Breaking up a triple. The cycle of bars we went through. Anthonies, The Pe- lecan, Theadors, and finally, Sass. Through out it all, The (left): Dennis Leedom reflects on his Well was there. I bet you can't name two people who actually liked it there, but we all went! Others: The Keg room. The Latch, Mory's Pub, Mr. MaGoos. We went through count- less age changes, awaiting to be legally legal. Now, finally, we are of age, the big 21 , but how long before some- one believes us? Walking across the tressai to the A P. What else could you do? One can't always eat in Cheeney Hall. college years. 141 David A. Euerle, Jr. Health Fitness Jacqueline M. Evans Biology Lori L. Farnham Health Fitness Lynda S. Fellows Therapeutic Recreation James L. Feltham Health Education Philip A. Ferraguto Math Computer Science Laura J. Ferrante Health Fitness Christopher S. Ferrara Rehabilitation Patrick M. Fischer Psychology Adrienne L. Fiske Rehabilitation Timothy Shea Flannery Health Fitness Margaret Mary Fortier English Psychology 142 Bonnie L. Fuller Health Fitness Nancy J. Fulton Early Childhood Education David ). Fusco Business Management Patricia Garcelon Early Childhood Education (left): Evcryones favorite pump- kin — Patti Fox (below): Picard and Evans at the annual family Christmas party. May there be many many more! Christopher Geagon Health Fitness Mary Beth Gentile Health Fitness Andrew Thomas Gettig Recreation Elizabeth Anne Gifford Political Science Ann T. Gilchrist Sociology Amy E. Gildenberg Business Management A Growing Experience During August, before classes begin, even before orientation, Pre-Camp takes place. 35-50 incoming freshmen and an 18 person staff get to- gether for four days of events. Applications are sent to all incoming freshmen. They need only to fill out the form to attend. The cost per student is only $35. This cost is for food only. The rest of the money is made by fun- draisers during the previous year. The camp is designed so that freshmen can get to know each other and a few upperclassmen. During the four days, not only do they find out about others, but they find out about them- selves through new games, workshops and lectures. MaryBeth Gentile and Jeanette Swenson were co- chairpersons of pre-camp. They were in charge of send- ing out applications to in- coming freshmen, choosing the group leaders and find- ing housing for them, plus all the paperwork involved. Choosing the group lead- ers involved, among other things, screening the expla- nations of a quote. Pre-camp was a lot of work to organize, but all involved felt it was worth it. It is an event that all freshmen should take part in. 144 iiii' -n Wayne C. Gioffre Physical Education Nancy B. Goldberg Business Management Marie Therese Gonzales Physical Education (above): Connie Collins and Carole jones do their part to clean up East Campus. (left): Entertaining us all. |oel Palmer performs in yet another Air Band Contest. 145 (ABOVE): Margot Hamel, a splash both in and out of the pool. Julie A. Green Health Fitness Sheryl Lynn Habel Rehabilitation Douglas J. Hajjar Business Management Kevin F. Halburian Physical Education Margot Hamel Health Fitness Neal E. Hamilton Business Management 146 Adam Hammond Commercial Recreation Barbara A. Hand Political Science Terri L. Handy Health Fitness Athletic Training Deborah). Hardman Health Fitness Kurt J. Harmeling Business Management Richard B. Hartnett Business Management Adam is Who's Who in Students One student who was selected to be in this years edition of Who's Who Among Stu- dents in American Colleges and Universities is Adam Hammond, a Recreation and Leisure Services major. Adam has had a very event filled four years at Spring- field. He served as resident assistant in Alumni Hall and was a participant in this and past year's Leadership Train- ing Conferences. One event that Adam spent a great deal of time on was New Student Orienta- tion. As a freshman, he went through orientation. In his sophomore and junior year he worked as a group leader. In his senior year he became chairperson of this organiza- tion. Although this event took place in his senior year, Adam started to prepare for it during his junior year. He had to oversee all prepara- tions, executive board mem- bers, and group leaders. His reign as chairperson forced him to write and give a speech in front of all incom- ing freshmen, their families, and the administrative board. Adam is presently em- ployed as student aide in the Alumni Fund office. Jennifer G. Heggie Health Fitness Joel Hendershot Bio-Chcm Math — Computer Science Tricia J. Hiller Rehabilitation Barbara A. Hillman Health Fitness Ross C. Hoffman Art Therapy Mary Elizabeth Hughes Psychology Scott Walker Hughes Health Fitness (right): Erica Jensen asks the im- mortal question, What's love got to Jo with it? (below): Nothing like being rear- ended by the wide family, Lisa Beckett, Kathy Corcoran, Mary- Beth Hughes and Valerie O'Neil. 148 Richard S. Hungerford Business Management Kathryn C. Hunter Health Education Paula L. Huschka Biology Jeffrey M. Hyde Health Fitness Stephanie Igo Art Therapy Bernadette Anne Isabelle Recreation Curtis A. James Health Fitness Cathy Ann Jameson Biology Ann Marie Jankowski Physical Education Holly Fisher Jeffrey General Studies Erica D. Jensen Health Fitness Carole M. Jones Physical Education 149 Christopher A. Jones Secondary Education Lori L. Jones Physical Education Jill A. Jugler English Sociology Karen L. Kandra Rehabilitation Avonne P. King Business Management Jared F. Klock Health Fitness We all knew that it was better to learn in parts, slowly, each day. But who had the time? General Hospital was on. The sun was shining. Your room needed cleaning — Anything was a perfect ex- cuse. At 1:15 the night be- fore the exam, that was the time to start to cram. There's plenty of time — I have almost 7 hours before the exam, besides it's all from the book. — Seniors remember that first scary solo trip to the li- brary. Just you and your books. You walk up the stairs, walk through the doors, still shaking you sit down and try and rationalize why you're there. It's just time to get to know the library and how it Memories works, after all it's May of '86. — The question that all students ask themselves at some point while writing a term paper: Is plagiarizing really against the law? — — Moving off Campus for the first time; having more than one room to live in, not answering to R.A.'s, holding your own off campus party, having space, and quiet hours when you want to study. (Provided your house- mates aren't having a wild bash!) — — Meeting deadlines; Sunday night, more diet coke, tootsie rolls, the com- puter isn't working, we'll never get this done, There it's finished, I told you not to worry Thanks Cath! I couldn't have done it with- out you. — Playing a sport; the sweat, the work, the hours of practice, the season that last- ed forever — yet flew by like nothing. — — The snack bar; A place to go when you just couldn't handle Cheney, or you had no more food in the apart- ment and your roommate had the car. It was also a place to escape between classes, to relax and talk to friends or finish that last minute assign- ment. — — Being Broke. Did you ever have an abundance of money? When did the ex- penses end? You need clothes, the phone bill is due, the refrigerator is empty, you need to go home this week- end, and you never did get the chance to pick up your books for the semester. But then again — Will the expenses ever end? — 150 Karen K. Knight Therapeutic Recreation Joan Teresa Kohlmann Rehabilitation Stacey Ann Konsulis Physical Education Karen A. Kopycinski Health Fitness Kevin C. Koran Health Fitness Laurie Ann Kozubat Rehabilitation (above): Day or night, Karen Knight is always working (left): My Laurie Kozubal, you're becoming quite voluptuous these days. (opposite page): 'Here's the booze, but where are the boys? wonders Arlene Davidson and Karen Kopycinski. 151 Lynn M. Kozubal Rehabilitation Karen A. Kravchuk Elementary Education Lisa B. Kutner Health fitness James H. Kwak Interdisciplinary Studies Robin K. Lacey Biology Karen A. Lachapeile Therapeutic Recreation Mary Lachapeile Health Fitness Catherine M. Laduke Physical Education Wendy C. Langford Rehabilitation Victoria L. Laporte Leisure Serviccs Mcd Tech John W. Larkin Business Management Thomas W. Latsko Business Management A Woman On The Go Karen Lachapeile came to Springfield College as a member of the class of '86, and has never looked back. She is highly energetic, inspirational, and an all around good person. Karen, a Therapeutic Re- creation major, was very ac- tive in class government as a member of the Senior Class executive Board. As presi- dent of the Board of Gover- nors, she oversees a sizeable budget allocated for ail as- pects of student program- ming and operation of the College's student center. She was also Vice President of the Disability Awareness Organization, where she worked with the group to provide ramps on campus for handicapped students. Karen attended the col- lege's Leadership Training Conference for two years and was a group leader for New Student Orientation during the past Fall. She was a Dean's List stu- dent and a member of Who's Who Among Stu- dents in American Colleges and Universities. Karen is outgoing, daring, and full of life. She is willing to take challenges without fearing defeat. She is truly an inspirational woman who is destined to go places. 153 Evelyn Lavelli Psychology Leslie Ann Leavis Recreation Patricia Eileen Lehmann Recreation Marie J. Leonardo Health Administration Sandra Lewis Rehabilitation Art Gary Stephen Ley Business Management Andre Biology major, he lists his ultimate goal as working with peo- ple. Andre Frederick repre- sents the student body as a voting member of the Springfield College Board of Trustees. The Senior from Brooklyn, N.Y. has had a very busy four years at Springfield. He is the resident assistant in Gulick Hall, a member of the New Student Orientation Com- mittee, and serves as a stu- dent ambassador, a group of specially selected students who work closely with pro- spective students from their hometowns and serve as campus tour guides. Andre is also an active member of the Bloodmobile Committee, the Afro-Ameri- can Society and the Student — A Trusted Friend Judicial Board. For four summers Andre has worked at Camp Massa- soit,$pringfields summer day camp, where he served as a counsilor working with chil- dren 6-16 years of age. Andre has been named to the 1985-86 edition of Who's Who Among College Students in American Col- leges and Universities. For those who are reluc- tant to engage themselves in school activities, Andre had these words, If you go to class, come back and do your homework, and you do that for four years, then you'll be short changing yourself. Those who have a good time are the ones who get in- volved. He then added, You can't wait for things to happen. 154 Joan M. Liddle Math Kimberly D. Lishon Recreation Karen F. Lizza Sociology Anne F. Loizzo Rehabilitation Psychology Ronald Lombardi, Jr. Business Management Sarah E. Lonergan Rehabilitation (above): Tim Miller and Sarah Lonergan share a special mo- mem (left): Are you mailing out resumes already Joan Liddle? Donna M. Losardo Rehabilitation Mary Michelle Lotano Rehabilitation Timothy Lounsbury Commercial Recreation Anthony Lovallo Physical Education Corinna L. Lowrey Therapeutic Recreation Christine L. Lozier Health Fitness David Patrick Lucey Health Fitness Elizabeth A. Lynch Health Fitness Luke Ronald Lyons Business Management Timothy M. Lyster Sports Management Alanna M. MacDonald Physical Education Frank ). Madeo Health Fitness 156 Kathleen J. Mangano Physical Education Christine Manning Physical Education Daniel Joseph Marinello Business Management John R. Martell Rehabilitation Steven C. Martin Math Computer Science Lori A. Martinage Recreation Leigh H. Mathias Business Management (left): Dave Mayhew and Matt Crean are caught watching the soaps. (below): Mixing business with pleasure at the Healthtrax Christ- mas party are Chris Manning and Larry What's His Name 157 James D. Matlock Health Fitness Deborah A. Matthews Rehabilitation Patricia A. Mayer Business Administration Colleen K. Mazzeo Biology English Eve Marie Mazzola Recreation Kathleen Ann McCarthy Health Fitness Man Behind You have seen him around, everywhere. Whenever there is a problem or students have a question on any club or orga- nization they go to him. Who is he? Dave Micka, Assistant Director of Student Affairs. He is advisor to Yearbook, Board of Governors, and Business Affairs Committee, which allocates the money needed for all activities held on campus. Dave is manager of the B.C. Desk. He is in charge of hir- ing the 30 people who work behind the desk. He must also oversee sales and main- tain the accounts of the desk. Spring-fling is supervised Stephen W. McCarthy Commercial Recreation lanna McCullough Therapeutic Recreation Kathleen McDermott Physical Education Kelly E. McDougall Rehabilitation Megan Leslie Mcdowell Physical Education William D. Mcghee Business Management The Scenes by Dave. He is involved with negotiating contracts with the civic center, and security. He also is in charge of finan- cial management and coordi- nating activities for the week. Any one who wishes to use the fuller arts center must go through Dave. He schedules all events that take place in the building. If you have an idea for something new on campus? See Dave. Dave also acts as counselor to all undecided majors here on campus. Dave has been at Springfield for four years, and plans to stay as long as opportunities remain avail- able. 159 Lisa Anne Mchugh Health Fitness John M. Mckenna Jr. Fnglish Michael P. Mclaughlin Physical Education Tamera L. McPoland Health Fitness Scott E. Michaud Commercial Recreation Lisa Louise Miller Physical Education A Born Leader Senior Class President, Lisa Minacci, is a very busy girl who devotes much of her time seeing that things get done. Lisa is not a club member in name only. She likes to be up front and in charge. Lisa worked with New Student Orientation where she was on the Executive Board. This position put her in charge of all events and activities that took place during the five days of orientation. It was her job to program dances, games, meals and tours to keep in-coming students busy enough not to get homesick. Lisa also worked at the col- lege Day Camp for four years, where she was the boating and canoeing supervisor. Lisa was also a Student Aide 160 for Coach Newman, an athle- tic Academic Advisor for football, and Easter Seal Vol- unteer, and an accounting tutor. Outside of school Lisa teaches swimming to young children at the YMCA. Lisa also works at the Stanton Auction as a runner. This is a person who holds up the items that will be auctioned off. As a psychology major business minor, Lisa has ap- plied to Boston College and hopes to attend next fall. She hopes to one day hold an ad- ministrative position in a Col- lege or University. If the tal- ents Lisa Minacci has dis- played during her four years are any indication of the fu- ture, it is clear to see that her goals will be reached. (above): Jean Welker can often be found working in the first floor of the library. (left): Jen Morenberg cooks up her own witches (Miller's) brew. Timothy J. Miller Health Fitness Lisa Marie Minacci Psychology Donna Lee Mitchell Health Fitness Jennifer Morenberg Psychology Michael S. Morgan Business Management Stacey L. Morgan Health Fitness 161 John K. Morrisseau General Studies Brian Dudley Mortimer Psychology Carolyn J. Moss Rehabilitation Jennifer L. Moyer Therapeutic Recreation Michael J. Murphy Health Fitness Patricia A. Murphy Psychology Sheila M. Murphy Recreation (right): Kathleen McDermott makes a run for the boxes (be- low): L — R: The Mass Ave Mermaids ; Tracy O’Brien, Lyn- da Fellows, Jill O'Donnell, Jane Corman, Nancy Eklund, Leslie Loui and Sue Bcycrsdore 162 Karan A. Nalband Psychology Richard G. Norris Health Fitness Karen E. Novek Health Fitness Jeanne Marie O'Brien Health Fitness Tracey A. O'Brien Rehabilitation Jean Noel O'Connell Health Fitness Jill ODonnell Physical Education Ivan Jose Olivares General Studies Toshiya Oohashi Physical Education Andrew Joseph Orazio Recreation Sandra D. Osborn Physical Education Pierre A. Oscar Sociology 163 Howard J. Ostrow Health Fitness Tammy L. Oswell Physical Education Ronald A. Pahl, Jr. Biology Donald R. Pallanck Physical Education Joel E. Palmer General Studies Judy S. Peacor Math Computer Science John D. Piatelli Business Management Michele Diane Picard Health Fitness Dianne L. Pilch Rehabilitation Andrea M. Pinch Physical Education Eric P. Plummer Physical Education Gloria J. Potrepka Sociology A Tradition Saved It all started in the Spring of '85. Sti-yu-ka became endangered. Students started to rally against the decision to cancel the best weekend of the year. The shock started to wear off and the students calmed down. The problem — even though the students stopped rally- ing, the threat remained. Mark Fontanella saved Sti- yu-ka. He saw that after the commotion died down, nothing more was being done to keep the tradition alive. The hardest part was to convince the Dean that we could have a spring weekend without the public drinking. The name was changed to Spring-fling in hopes that the students attitude would change with it. Mark peti- tioned for the position of chairperson, and got it. When asked why he did it Mark said, I feel the week- end of Spring-fling is a great tradition. It's a chance for ev- eryone, parents, friends, and acquaintances, to get togeth- er and have a good time in the way they want. Howie Ostrow came into the picture when he saw that Mark needed help. He soon became Mark's right-hand man. For Spring-fling '86 it was a mutual decision for the roommates to become co- chairpersons of the week- end. (overlay): Americans all the way, Pat Garcelon and Dianne Pilch (left): Michele Picard can find ways to procrastinate anywhere she goes. 165 James J. Prata Business Management Peter L. Price Physical Education David M. Putnam Recreation Archie B. Quarrier Rehabilitation Shawna J. Quigley Health Fitness Ziad F. Rahmani Physical Education Ivan To The The Eastern College Athletic Conference selected co-captain Ivan Olivares as its first Divisi- on II player of the week for the 1985-86 season. In three games, in one week, the six foot five inch senior scored 79 points, an average of 26.8 points. He also pulled down 34 re- bounds, an average of 11.3 per game. He shot 45% from the field, and 85% from the foul line. His performance included a 30 point, 13 re- bound effort in Springfield's overtime win over Adelphi in the Connecticut Travel Ser- Leads Chiefs Tournament vices Classic. He also had 27 points, 11 rebounds in an 83- 66 win over Southern Con- necticut and 22 points, 10 re- bounds in an overtime loss to Central Connecticut (57-55) His average for the year was 27.4 points per game. He is currently ranked second in the nation in scoring behind Ernest Lee of Clark (Ga.) Col- lege at 32 points per game. Ivan's best performance was 32 points and 15 rebounds in the chiefs 76-62 win over Bentley College. Best of Luck in the future Ivan! 166 Diane Randazzo Recreation Rosemary Martha Reilly History Karen Jude Ressler Health Fitness Nancy Reuter Recreation Susan E. Rioux Health Fitness Ann P. Roberts Commercial Recreation (insert): Shawna Quigley, getting a view from above. (left): Being the shy people that they are, Jim Prata and Danell Trinceri really didn't want this picture to be taken. Keith Michael Robichaud Health Fitness Melissa ). Robinson Health Fitness Benjamin P. Roosa Business Management Carla Marie Rotatori Psychology Kathleen Ruggiere Business Management Elizabeth Sammartino Physical Education Curtis Samuels Business Management Jerald Michael Sanborn Business Management Gregory A. Sansone General Studies Alonso R. Sawyer Recreation Patricia H. Scelza Health Fitness Linda Beth Schiliinger Physical Education 168 Linda L. Schneider Rehabilitation Stefanie A. Shea Health Fitness Andre D. Silvers Physical Education Lore E. Simpson Health Fitness Scott T. Singleton Health Fitness Barbara Smith Health Fitness Scott Dennis Smith Health Fitness (left): Lore Simpson gives model- ing her best shot while in Mon- treal, Canada. (below): A friendly hug helps get Lauren Schofield and Jeff through the day. 169 Laurie A. Spino Health Fitness Robert F. Squires Health Fitness Jeffrey Scott Staab Health Fitness Kevin T. Stehlin Business Management Jean-Pierre A. Stevenson Business Management Noelle V. Stills Rehabilitation (above): Charlie Rambo Rich' ardson is out for beer (right): Catching up on worldly affairs, Jeff Swanson awaits his next class 170 (above): The Head R.A.'s: L — R: Michael Murphy (Alumni), Lorenda Fiske (Massasoit), Mark Wilcox (Alumni), Sheryl Habcl (Ab- bey), |im Anderson (Lakeside), and Stacey Eason (Gulick). Not pictured: Jayne Yacoubian (Reed), Andre Frederick (Gulick), and Lisa Cuccuru (International). The Position of Head R.A. The job of a Resident Assistant is not always an easy one. They must keep students from drinking in the hallways and being loud during study hours. They must listen to students' problems, and answer to the R.D. when their floor does something wrong. Each dorm has one Resi- dent Director (R.D.), one Resident Assistant (R.A.) for each floor, and also one head R.A. A Resident Assistant who wishes to hold this position must go through a certain procedure. In general, they must submit a letter to the Pamela ). Stoddard Businas Management Jeffrey B. Stratton Psychology Cheryll Ann Sullivan Health Fitness Regina Sullivan Physical Education Susan Lynn Surner Rehabilitation Jeffrey D. Swanson Health Fitness R.D. stating why they want the position. They also must state what they intend to do should they get the job. Would they make any changes in the dorm; or, how would they react to certain situations. All applicants must then undergo an inter- view with the R.D. The Head Resident Assis- tant is responsible for making up the duty schedule for each month. This is the roster of who will be in charge of the building on any given night. They also serve as a staff representative and cov- er the dorm when the R.D. is out. 171 Jeanette Laura Swenson Physical Education Joseph S. Tavella Psychology Kelly L. Taylor Physical Education Callie Lene Thomas Physical Education Johnna Rene Thomas Health Fitness Eric Paul Thorbahn Business Management When Spring Fling was still Sti-yu-ka. Bringing in the Centennial, Springfield Col- lege Style. The dances; 1st annual Val- entines Semi Formal, Video dances, Centennial ball, Hal- loween dances, Suit case dances. Off campus: Old Infirmary parties, The Asylum, Eastern, Senior House, Middlesex, Westford, The Bakery. Springtime in Springfield; at the 1st. sign of sun, football on the ad. green and the fuller arts field. Towel to towel sunbathing behind In- ternational. Missing classes to tan. Missing classes be- cause of sun burn. Don't worry it's all in the book, the class is a waste any way. Memories The B.C., it was always there for us, a phone num- ber, a piece of candy, a pack of cigarettes, newspaper, or the desk was even just a place to catch up on some of the latest gossip. Your P.O. Box. a place to get your mail, the trip to the box could make or break your day, you run between classes or after lunch, strug- gle for five minutes, finally get it open, NOTHING. Today your box isn't emp- ty, the phone bill came. We're adults now. Ques- tions; will I graduate? Will I get a job? Should I go to gra- duate school? Am I ready for the responsibility? Am 1 ready for the real world? Is the real world ready for me? 172 Karen Lee Thorburn Physical Education Jeffrey M. Tinkel Health Fitness Holly M. Tirrell Rehabilitation Rosemarie E. Tirrell Therapeutic Recreation Cheryl Marie Townsend English Richard J. Travers Health Fitness (above): Always in perfect form, Jeff Tinkel makes his approach, while Bob Squires watches on. (left): lohnna Thomas and friend create their own memories on the slopes. John D. Usai Business Management Lisa Jane Valardi Physical Education John Christopher Vasaturo Recreation Barbara Ann Vinciguerra Physical Education Joan A. Walker General Studies Mary E. Walker Rehabilitation Michael W. Walsh Health Fitness Thomas J. Walsh General Studies Jeffrey A. Weeks Health Fitness Francis L. Welch Business Management Kristan C. Welsh Political Science Jean M. Welker Health Fitness 174 John F. Welling Rehabilitation James A. White Elementary Education Lori Ann Wieczezak Business Management Mark Edward Wilcox Health Fitness Davynne D. Williams Math Computer Science Dennis M. Williams Business Management Jacqueline Ann Willson Business Management Jennifer Lee Willson Business Management Kristen Wohlgemuth Health Fitness Kiersten R. Wood Physical Education Jayne Ellen Yacoubian Rehabilitation 75 Sally K. Young Psychology 176 . . . Remember (walked on campus this year as a junior. I was told junior year is the time to have fun. Seniors have to really work hard. They don't have time to breathe. I'm not sure I believe this. After all, I have over a year left here. There's plenty of time. WOW! I'm a senior. A big guy on cam- pus. I know everybody. They know me. I'm friends with the administration. They like me. I think I'm finally beginning to under- stand my teachers and what they want from me. What do you mean it's over? It's time to graduate? But I'm not sure if I'm ready. I just need a little more time. Where did ail the time go? Well, class of '86, this is it. The party is over. It's time to really take control of our lives. We became like a family through the years. We all sensed the unity during Sen- ior week. It didn't happen overnight but we learned to rely on each other. We learned to love each other. Now we must leave. Our time together is up. My gosh, where did all the time go? All we can do now is remember! Pictured on this page: L-R (top): Marga- ret Fortier, Steve Beneduce, Mary Lotano and Doug Hajjar. (middle-left): Megan McDowell and Kathleen McDermott, (middle-right): Sheila Murphy, (bottom): Professor Shea (middle), a great friend to all of his students! Pictured on the opposite page: I.-R (top): Jim Prata, Lore Simpson, Kathleen Ruggiere, Michele Picard and Sean Flan- ders. (bottom-left): Mike Coffey and Sue Beyersdorf. (bottom-right): Dave Euerle and Jim Matlock. 177 Special Events It all started with Freshman Orientation, before the majority of the student body arrived on campus. Special Events on campus help the students meet new people, make new friends, do new things, and develop new skills. But these events also give students agreat opportunity to get together with the friends they have already made, and just have a great time! There are numerous events to choose from throughout the year — something for just about everyone! There are contests, shows, plays, games, picnics, parties and then some. They take place all year long right up until Senior Week, and finally Graduation. Special events give the students a chance to get away from the books and get involved in some extra curricular activities. College is not all classes. Many students and faculty alike believe that to get the most out of your four years, you should put the books down every now and then, and go out and get involved. Have fun. Because when its all over, what will you remember most? The all-night studying you did?. Or the long hours logged in the library? Although these activities are needed and are the reason we are enrolled in college, we will most likely remem- ber best the good times shared with special friends. This is what special events are all about, getting involved and having FUN! S.C. boasts of their Spirit, Mind and Body philosophy, and these events play a major role in the development of a well rounded person. (below): Boy, I can't wait until I'm a senior said one freshman, (right): O.K., so how do you fig- ure out this combination? (bottom-left): Adam Hammond, along with faculty and adminis- tration, proceeds into Blake Are- na to address the class of '89 and their families. (bottom-right): An orientation group begins to assemble in front of the complex. 180 Organization your groups, and the unfor- gettable Ghost Court. The highlight of Orienta- tion came the last day during the Olympics. The freshmen defeated the sophomores in the tug-of-war. This earned them the privilege of dis- posing with their dreaded Beanies and nametags. Over all, orientation '85 was a huge Freshmen Orientation Sign Up — success. A few weeks later, after ad- justing to being at school, it was time to get involved. The freshman class along with the rest of the student body had the opportunity to sign up for the club or organization that was right for them. People moving in, un- packing boxes, strang- ers to all. Entering col- lege is a time of mixed emo- tions. While you're excited about living away from home and starting new, a freshman must face the task of making friends, fitting in and being accepted. Freshmen Orientation is set up to help students over- come the transition from the familiar home life, to the un- familiar college life. It's a five day experience that leaves no time for homesickness. This past orientation, led by Adam Hammond, proved to be a memorable one. There was square dancing, si- mon says, a luau, games with 181 (below): Tim Duffy, the woman- izer, dancing up a storm (right): )im Prata and Sean Flanders in their usual form (bottom-left): These gentle- men want you to know that they are having a wonderful time (bottom- right): Howdie Doodie, Mary Beth Hughes and Lisa Beckett show us their pearly whites Senior Night at Jukebo On Thursday, October 3, 1985 a special event took place. It was sen- ior night out at Jukebox Sat- urday Night in downtown Springfield. The purpose of this event was to bring the class of '86 together. The evening would not have been a success without the help of senior class president Lisa Minacci, and her execu- tive board. Jim Matlock also helped a great deal. As an employee of The Jukebox, he helped to organize the buffet which students en- joyed. Throughout the even- ing seniors danced and lis- tened to music from the past. Many even twisted until they dropped in the twist-off con- test. This event was won by Lore Simpson and Joe Tavella who danced up a real storm. Although it was the first gathering of the senior class, all who attended said it was great idea and they hoped to see more of the same in the future. (left): Lore Simpson drinks to being a senior! (top): This is the life, says L-R: Andre Frederick, Cheri Campbell, Ross Hoffman, Karen Knight and Noelle Stills (above): Another intoxicating evening for Phil Ferraguto, Kevin Castagnola, Frank Welch and Mike Coffey. 183 I Training leaders is an L.T.C. tradition. Fun, friendship, challenge, excitement, and learning are but a few of the multitude of experiences which are gained as a participant in Springfield College's annual Leadership Conference. In a people-helping envi- ronment such as S.C., L.T.C. plays an integral role in the training and development of L.T.C. ’85 the majority of leaders who represent the school. The Leadership Training Conference is a weekend event which takes place at Camp Jewell, a YMCA camp in CT. The weekend consists of a variety of carefully planned activities and semi- nars which are intended to develop leadership qualities and characteristics in the participants. L.T.C. '85 took place Octo- ber 4, 5, and 6th. This year's conference emphasized an atmosphere which support- ed the major theme of the weekend; leadership skills . Generally, the weekend in- corporated group projects, guest speakers, discussions, various outdoor activities, and a whole lot of fun! (above): All these leaders! Who's going to follow? (right): It's comforting to be in the presence of leaders. (far right): If this sleepy head is a leader, should we fear the fu- ture? 184 (left): Look — this can of Sunkist will follow me. (bottom): Karen is always leading someone. (below): I don't know you guys, it doesn't look quite sturdy. 185 ----Work Week II The concept of work week was started in fall '84 by three students who lived at East Campus. These students are: Wynnie Thornton, Chris Zobel and Scott Lewis. They decided that a lot of work needed to be done, so why not try to re- enact tradition? Many of the buildings on campus were built by students, so work week was a call to students to give a helping hand. The event was a success, much was accomplished, but the project is an unending one. This years work week, or beautification week as it is of- ficially called, was under the direction of Ray Anne Bridg- man (Director of East Cam- pus). She feels the event is a great opportunity for the students to take a more ac- tive part in the preservation of their school. It also gives people an additional chance to go out and see what's at East Campus. To organize the event Ray Anne went to the dorms, to R.A.'s, to P.E. classes, and to teachers, to try to promote enthusiasm. She feels work week II was a big success, and plans to make it an annual event. (opposite page): (top): Giving a new look to one of the cabins, (bottom): Anthony Orazio and Mike Sheehan show us the proper log cutting technique, (this page): (top-left): Dr. Redington assesses the situation before continuing his work, (top-right): Digging in to help out! (above): Men of Lakeside give their all to clean up S.C.'s one of a kind East Campus. Halloween Dance On October 31, 1985 all the ghosts, goblins and gools were called to Dexter Hall for the annual Halloween Dance. Costumes ranged from tigers, to M M's, the old standbys — witches and ghosts. As one would expect, the night was high spirited and full of fun! People could even be seen trick or treating — in the dorms! When the dance came to a close, many of the students ventured off campus, or Downtown to their favorite club to see what the night had to offer! 188 189 Homeshow The 76th annual Spring- field College Gymnas- tics Exhibition Home- show was a tumbling circus for the entire S.C. family, fea- turing plenty of gymnastic clowns, tiger leaping, pyra- mids and a special trampo- line routine. Directing this year's show was Springfield College men's gymnastics coach Steve Posner and women's coach Cheryl Raymond. Coach Emeritus Frank Wol- cott, who directed the Home Show for 30 years, assisted with the production in his role as Assistant Athletic Di- rector. Among the highlights of this year's show was the exhi- bition of rhythmic gymnas- tics, using hoops, balls and ribbons, as well as the famous Springfield College tableaux — living statuaries of youth, and new parachute routines. (top left): For Patty, balance is the key (top right): The crowd watches in anticipation for this gymnast's next feat on the parallel bars. (above): The sports tableaux (right): One of Springfield's famous tableaux created by the S.C. men's gymnastics team. 190 - (top): The S.C. men's and wom- en's gymnastic teams perform to- gether. (right): These guys are just clowning around. (above): For this gymnast not only balance but strength and concentration are very impor- tant. (below): President Falcone is happy to join the S.C. family (right): S.C. inducts their 10th President to start a new decade, (bottom-left): Student trustee, Andre Frederick, waits in antici- pation for the inauguration to begin. (bottom-right): Ed Billick, Eliza- beth Sullivan, and Dr. Brown dis- cuss the future of S.C. with a new president. (insert): President locklin pre- pares to bid S.C. a fond farewell. 192 Welcome A New President L • am Proud to invest I you as the tenth Presi- I dent of Springfield College. With these words spoken by John F. Cauley, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Spring- field College, Dr. Frank S. Fal- cone was formally inaugurat- ed as President of Springfield College. Over 80 representatives of colleges and universities ranging from Harvard to Princeton, along with nu- merous alumni, faculty, and students, gathered in Blake Arena on November 9 at 10 a.m. to honor Falcone in a ceremony titled, the Sec- ond Century: A Rededica- tion to Service. City, State and National representatives were also on hand to bring Falcone their well-wishes and to praise the century-old college. The man everyone came to honor sat solemnly until the Presidential Medallion was placed around his neck. At this point the Wisconsin na- tive broke into a radiant smile. The man who reigned as President from 1965 to 1985, Wilbert E. Locklin, was also complimented highly for his contributions to the college. (above): Faculty Trustees, and guests turnout to welcome the new presi- dent. (left): Louie Ampolo and Dr. Brown have a few laughs before the cere- monies begin. 193 - V — Swirsk The annual Mike Swirsky Memorial Road Race was held on Sunday, November 10, 1985. The event was run by the Spring- field College Cross Country team. W. F. Newhall was pre- dicted to win for the men. A non-Springfield runner was predicted to win for the women. Twenty-four min- utes and thirty seconds after the gun went off, Newhall Memorial — crossed the finish line first. After about ten men had fin- ished, the predicted female winner crossed the line. Third place for the women was a happy surprise for sen- ior girls' cross country run- ner Laurie Kozubal. There were several spectators to catch the start of the race and to see runners cross the fin- ish line. (top-left): The Memorial Race gets off to a running start. (left): Participants psych them- selves up before the race, (top-right): A strong finish for this male runner. (above): Coach Wolcott ties the final knot before the start. American Dream (The American Dream Cast): L-R: Grandma — Julie Amelkin, The Social Worker — Sue Surner, Mommy — Beth Ann Caron, The American Dream — R.D. Boss, Daddy — Peter Henry. The play was directed by Carroll Britch. Mg Last of the Red Hot Lovers m II Jfc merican Dream by mB Edward Albee was presented Novem- ber 14, 15 and 16 in Fuller Arts Center by the Attic Play- ers. It is a bitter comedy in which Albee attacks middle class society and its interac- tions with each other. The play searches for the Ameri- can Dream which ends up to be a man with a perfect body but devoid of all emotion. The Repertory Theatre of America presented to the S.C. family Last of the Red Hot Lovers. The RTA is a traveling theatre group of professional actors out of Texas. The event was pre- sented by the Cultural Affairs committee. There was a great turnout from faculty, students and administration. 197 —T urkey------ Toga Party November 22nd (this page): (above): This roman knows it's the music that makes the party, (right): Just dancing the night away, (middle): Amy Kissel in one of the top of the line toga's from Popeyc Fashions , (opposite page): (top): Who knows? Perhaps ancient Romans really dressed like this for parties! (bottom): These two romans give new meaning to Dancing in the sheets. 199 '86 Night r A tradition started by the class of '85 continued with the class of '86. On February 14, a special event took place in the Springfield Marriot. The countdown was on. Sights were set on senior week. This party was just the warm-up for the week of parties to come. It was 86 nights to GRADUATION! 86 days of papers, of parties, of road trips, of homework, of classes, of activities, of mak- ing new friends, of the un- dergraduate experience! The executive board did a fine job setting up the room, organizing the hor d'oeuvres arranging for the D.J. There was an excellent turnout proving that the class of '86 enjoys a good celebration, and likes to do it together. (opposite page): (top): Funk and Barb celebrate the count down to graduation, (bottom): Mike strategically positions himself next to four lovely women. (this page): (top): Jen and Ellen boogie to the tunes, (top right): The team huddles, What's the count Joe? '86 ready break! (above): Adam, Mike and Danny — looking good. y 201 (above): These three Hawaiian studs look as though they are ready to take on three beauties, (right): After interviewing his choices, it was time to decide on a winner! 202 (top): Who wouldn't want to get a date with one of these three beauties! (left): This gentleman is trying to make an escape while he still can. (above): Ken Childs presents us with yet another dating game couple. S.C.'s- Anmial Air Band Contest (top left): Tom and Glenn start us up with their rolling stones perfor- mance. (top right): Lisa Sidella demonstrates the fact that you can never Talk Too Much (above): The panel of judges give each competitor careful consideration during the contest. (right): Ronna really dressed up for the competition Damn Yankees Best of Broadway pre- sented “Damn Yan- kees on March 6, 7 and 8 in Fuller Arts Center. Behind the scenes making it all possible was: Director — R. D. Boss, Musical Director — Laurie Davidson, Produc- er set costume Design — Rick Kelly, Choreographers — Dave Hay, Jocelyn Kinch, Celeste Morin, and Stage Manager — Janet Roth. Starring in the play was: Dave Euerle as Joe Hardy, Linda Corwin as Lola, Laurie Davidson as Meg Boyd, Kurt Havlick as Mr. Applegate, Keith Robertson as Smokey, Jeff Murray as Rocky, Julie Lane as Sister, and Trish Enos as Doris. Damn Yankees is a very funny comedy set in the 1950's. A Washington Sena- tors fan sells his soul to the devil in order to see the Sen- ator's win the Pennant just once. The devil, Mr. Apple- gate, employs the services of a beautifully attractive witch, Lola, to keep Joe Hardy, the convert, away from his wife Meg. Joe ends up winning the Pennant for the Senators, returning to his wife and beating the devil. 206 207 The S.C� Show The Springfield Col- lege Tour Show is dy- namitel The energet- ic young people from SC explode onto the stage in a colorful, captivating per- formance. These radiant, creative individuals cast a spell on their audience by weaving their vocal sound with full band accompani- ment plus exhilarating choreography. This year, Springfield College enters its second century of education with a renewed spirit. The tour show members are ex- cited to be part of this new era and this year's tour show reflects this new spirit to be found on cam- pus. Change is nothing new at SC. The various ways in which the musical groups have been organized over the years have been a re- flection of change within the college itself. This is the third year that the non-music majors appear on tour in a show choir format. The groups have appeared throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Can- ada. The SC Tour Show con- sists of various types of music for all types of audi- ences. The selections in- clude nostalgic oldies, du- rable standards, jazz and rock tunes, contemporary and popular music, serious and comedy numbers as only young singers can perform them. The show is designed to provide the best possible form of en- tertainment with SC en- thusiasm. (top): Full of spirit — Trish Pieri, R.D. Boss, and Margie Foniicr. (above): Music Director, Dr. Edward Thiebe leads the band. (right): Choreographer Jocelyn Kinch also performs for us as a member of the S.C. Singers. V 208 (top-right): S.C. trumpet players Dave Poole and James Jalonka. (above): Pam Delena, a member of both the S.C. Singers and Picardilly lllrd, reaches a high note, (left): The S.C. Singers finish a number 209 Casino Night On April 10, 1986 all the Cowboys and Cowgirls put their western duds on and mosied on down to Blake arena where they had a rooten, tooten, shooten good time during Casino Night. The night was sponsored by B.O.G. and is an annual fa- vorite here at Springfield College. By purchasing a ticket, all participants receive chips with which they can gamble their lives away. At the end of the evening, a raf- fle is held. Individuals with the greatest amount of chips have the chance to bid for the most popular prizes; which could include any- thing from a Stereo to a cut- ting board. 210 (below): Frank Madeo and (right): John, Lisa and Karen enjoy the senior banquet, (bottom left): Jim DiCaprio takes a study break in the B.C. (bottom right): We didn't plan this — Honestly! 212 (top): Did you hear... (above): We're having a party! (left): The home-boys from apart- ment 5A; Scott Smith, Dan Mar- inello, Mark Fontennela, Howie Ostrow, Mike Morgan 213 Stepping Up Dap 86 Stepping Up Day be- gan as a tradition in 1926; previous to Stepping Up Day there was a traditional Decapi- tation Day when the freshmen were allowed to remove their beanies (de- capitate themselves if you will ... ) Back then the beanies were worn all year by the freshmen! As Scott Taylor stated: this is one of the nicest and oldest traditions on campus ... (it) symbolizes when the seniors move from the Student Associ- ation into the Alumni As- sociation and underclass- men all move up a class. This move is symbolized by the sophomore class president presenting the freshmen class president with a peacepipe ending the class rivalry; the junior class president then pre- sents the sophomore class president with a plaque of community service em- phasizing the need of in- volvement; the senior class president presents the junior class president with a mortar board sym- bolizing the junior class' coming graduation; and fi- nally the senior class presi- dent ties the class ribbon to the Alumni Key thus of- ficially making their class members of the Alumni Association. Traditionally, Stepping Up Day has been the kick off for the Spring Festival Weekend (or Sti-Yu-Ka as it was once called. Sti-Yu- Ka means the coming of spring). The past keynote speakers of Stepping Up Day have been people af- filiated with the college. Last year Scott Taylor, di- rector of the student ac- tivities office, was the key- note speaker and he spoke on the importance of student involvement beyond the classroom while at college. This year Carol Taylor picked up on her hus- band's words and ad- dressed the audience on the Quality of Life at Springfield College which we are all responsible for. Brian Holloway of the New England Patriots spoke on the topic of stu- dent life as well, and of- fered his views and wis- dom on the situation as it affects all colleges. (above): Frank Stanley Beverage Award winner, Karen lachapelle. (right): Class Presidents: Lisa Minacci (Senior), Ted Robbins (Junior), Jennifer Katz (freshman), and Kristin Pebley (Sophomore) present each other with the stepping up symbols of new re- sponsibilities. V 214 (top-left): Dean Costello swears in the new student government officers: Connie Tulchin, Julie Gustafson, Tom Murray, and Larry Buchman. (top-right): Keynote speaker, Carol Taylor promotes a thrust for the quality of student life, (above): President Falcone pre- sents the new student trustee — Lynn Mongula. (left): Guest speaker Brian Halloway of the New England Pa- triots offers us his views on how student life affects colleges and universities. 215 Spring This year's Spring Fling, headed by Mark Fon- tanella and Howie Os- trow, was a Rock'in, Jump'in and Holler'in good time. It all started Friday night with a concert in the civic center featuring the Outfield and The Stompers. Both bands had everyone dancing and cheering. Saturday a big crowd woke up to a pancake breakfast on the Ad Green. It was a flippin' good time. Next was the tra- ditional games of Feed your Baby , Oatmeal Pass , and Whip Cream Jeans . No one came out clean and what fun they had! This years Spring Fling saw the return of an old favorite, Jello Wrestling . What could be more fun than seeing students roll around in 60 gallons of cherry jello? To top off the day, there was an outdoor barbeque and then another concert at the civic center featuring Mr. Bad to the Bone George Thorogood and the Dela- (lop): The tradition strives! (above): Karen you missed your partner's jeans, (right): The oatmeal people invade Springfield. Fling II ware Destroyers. Sunday was full of games, music, and personal para- phenalia, starting with the greased flag pole. Teams of 6 struggling to reach the $20 only to find themselves slid- ing back to the ground. Spring Fling's fun in the sun started at noon featuring computer portraits, buttons, rollerskating, tattoos, pop corn, soda, ice cream, and a D.j. The ever popular Air Band championship was next. 15 multi-talented bands competed for this years Spring Fling Air Band Championship. Another out- door barbeque followed. When the sun set, the danc- ing and singing began when students enjoyed the sounds of Take Five on the Ad Green. To bring the whole weekend to a close there was a spectacular fireworks dis- play over rally hill! Truly a weekend that had everyone Rock'in, Jump'in and Hol- ler'in! 216 (left): Oatmeal is the new fashion (below): Free food? Give me more! (left): Mmmmmmm, your fingers taste better than the apple sauce. (above): Messy but Happy. _______________________________________________________________________________ 217 (top): Air Bands bring in all types, (middle left): People will try anything to win the Air Band Contest, (middle right): Mark Fontanella and Howie Ostrow, the Spring Fling II co-chairmen, get a round of applause for a job well done, (above): The Jackson's Victory tour comes to S.C. (center photo): Janet Jackson was not left outl (overlay): The masses turn out for the Air Band contest. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 218 Spring Fling II M (lop left): 1,2, 3 ... (lop right): She wanted to go in anyway. I think (above): Hulk Hogan has Andre the giant in a head lock, but Jimmy Fly Shnuka gets the tag and Flys in 219 220 (below): Even the snakes came out for Spring Fling. (right): Hold on! Wait I'm almost theeeeerrrrreeeee ... boom! (overlay): This guy didn't care about the money, he just needed some grease for his car. (above): Ha Ha those fools, I was on top (right): We're on top of the world FALLING down on creation. Spring Fling II (top left): Toyo leads toward the infield for a soft landing, (top middle): Hot shot John shows his stuff, (top right): Beep Beep, coming through (above): The lead singer for TAKE FIVE and Mike make beautiful music together, (left): I'll bet his mom is glad it's only majic marker! '86-------------------- around 2:00 p.m. After classes there are several ac- tivities for everyone from ca- noe races to hog calling con- tests. Some love it! Some toler- ate it! Others would rather fall off the face of the earth before going again. Freshman Camp Freshman Camp is a re- quired course for P.E., Rec., and other various majors at S.C. It requires stu- dents to camp in a group of 4-8, in either a tent or semi- log cabin for seven days and six nights out at East Campus. You are supplied daily with food that you and the other members of your group must prepare on an open flame and a small propane stove. An average day consists of 3-5 classes ranging from crafts to cooking to Indian Lore to Forest Management. Classes are all completed (top): Could we make a quick trip to McDonald's — Pleeeaaase! (above): Watch out for that tree! haha — only kidding (right): “Maybe this will help me flush V. 222 (above): While some may enjoy the outdoor cooking, others are amazed at what can be created over an open fire! (left): And this is how you stir your mud pies (left): Gilligan!!! But but Skip- per Not that way lovey Oh Thurston Professor how do you work this thing Well Mary Ann, judging by the nautical winds... Let me do it, I rowed in a picture once — The Posei- don Adventure! (below): Peter Henry's extended version of chopping wood. 223 Senior Night at Sass The official senior week began with a party at Sass; the night club lo- cated down the street from the S.C. campus. From the looks of the exceptional tur- nout, everyone seemed to have a ball. It was one of the first times the larger majority of the senior class was assem- bled for a party! Not only did everyone hang-out with their usual crowd; but the night also provided an op- portunity to do some cele- brating with people you sel- dom see outside of campus or in the classroom. The dance floor was packed from start to finish and when the D.J. called last dance — Al- ready! was echoed by the vast majority. And so Day 1 of the five day celebration offi- cially came to a close. But the party had just begun! 224 (left): Friendships grow closer as the end grows nearer. (below): Lisa did you hear? No way! You're kidding Carla. (bottom): Donald and Monica share some moments together before Graduation. 225 Senior Day II — May 8 — The day of the long awaited Senior Picnic at High Meadows. Despite the rain, the cold and the bus prob- lem — the event was a great time for all. The food was fantastic and in abundant quantities; as was the beer, wine and soda. Again seniors had the chance to do some celebrating with people that Picnic they may not have hung out with all year. Throughout the day seniors could be found playing horseshoes, bocci ball, volleyball, golfing, throwing water balloons and even swimming with fellow classmates and faculty. The class was growing closer and closer. Spirits were high! It was a great sight to see. (top): Scott battles it out for the Senior Picnic Champ, and a beer! (above): Party animals every sin- gle one!! (right): Soupie and Teammates do the Ancient Bocci dance to get the ball to the left. 226 1 aP?; • v --.■ (top left): Get your beer here Free beer! Wait a minute, that could be dangerous to say! (top right): I know it's up there somewhere (left): Boy it was pretty funny how I spilled that beer on that guy, huh? (above): John snickers at Diane before she gets a ringer! 227 ( On day III of senior week, everyone went ail out. Yes tonight was the Senior Semi at The Howard Johnson's conference center in Connecticut. Everyone was dressed to impress! To- night people hung up their jeans and t-shirts, put aside Semi Formal their sweatshirts, and slipped into their three piece suits, tuxedos, gowns, and dresses. Many said it was the best time they had had in four years with their class. The general attitude was high spirited to say the least. The D.J. played song after song, and people danced and danced until the last song was played. Many were sorry to see the night end. — In the morning relatives and friends would be pouring in, and the serious, reflective part of senior week was soon to begin. ■mm (above): Kevin Coran — Do you think you can handle both of the Ko ubal sisters? (right): How did Soopie manage to get a date with Noelle? (top): Housemates, Barb Hand and Ann Gilchrist enjoy another senior event. 228 (top left): Dawn Diiomasi (top right): Glenn and Jen arc al ways looking for a party! (left): Chris Gcgan is all smiles, (above): Mark and Michele — You Look Marvelous (below): Get down Michael Walsh. (right): Kristin, Lynn and Jill — three party animals! (bottom left): A semi portrait! (bottom right): Dave Euerle and Karen Lachapelle are soooo cute. 230 (left): Jim and Jody. (below): It looks as if Kathy Plum has her hands full with Pat Fisher and Peter Dolan. (bottom left): Jim Matlock — Looking Hot (bottom right): “Hail Hail the gang's all here! 232 (below): Cambridge's Mom en- joys the friendly atmosphere at Springfield College, and her son's graduation, (right): Dean Costello has to contain the stu- dents before baccalaureate, (bot- tom left): Michele and Mark celebrate, while Jackie realizes the end is near, (bottom right): Kathleen, Sally, Lori and Lore — casually late! The first event of Day IV was Baccalaureate. The ceremony is a very spe- cial occasion for friends, fam- ily, and especially each sen- ior. It is the first time, after several days of celebration, that the reality of graduation hits. Graduates wear caps and Baccalaureate gowns and listen to fellow seniors speak, recite and sing. It's a beautiful occasion that can only be accom- plished at a small, close school such as Springfield. This year's Keynote speak- er was Professor Tom Shea. The economist and head of i the Business Department has been the advisor to the class of '86 for the past three years. His address was entitled Baccalaureate, A Review Session. As seniors proceeded past McLain Terrace, graduation was one step closer. (left): Sheri offers words of wisdom to her fellow classmates, (top): Students make last minute touches in anticipa- tion of the joyous occasion, (above): Beth, Trish and Margaret add a personal touch to the Baccalaureate singing That's what friends are for 233 Senior Banquet On the evening of Day IV, the senior class, along with family and friends assembled in the low- er room of the Springfield Civic Center. The room they would be in 13 hours later for the final time. This event al- lows the outstanding stu- dents of the class to be rec- ognized. The M.C.'s for the evening were Stacey Soopie Eason and Mary Beth Gentile. An- dre Frederick started things off with the invocation. Din- ner followed, as did the pre- sentation of awards includ- ing: The Physical Education Excellence Award, The Psi Chi Award (for Psychology), The Business Award, The Kappa Delta Phi Award, and the presentation of the Who's Who Among Ameri- can Universities and Colleges Certificates. The finale began with enter- tainment, the well-known senior slide show followed by the closing remarks by senior class President Lisa Minacci and the Benediction by Brenda Bullinger. (top left): Master of ceremonies — Class of 86 Vice President, Stacey Soopie Eason addresses the full house at the Springfield Civic Center. (top right): Patty Scel .a enjoys the Senior Banquet with her Mom and Dad. (above): The banquet is a fun time for all. (right): We are only 13 hours away from the beginning of the end! s- V. 234 (below): L-R: Jim Matlock gives us a few impressions, and Trish Pieri and Beth Ann Caron perform “The Greatest Love of All (above): Mistress of ceremonies Mary Beth Gentile looks on as Mike Morgan receives the Business award from Professor Robert Fiore. 235 Graduation Mother's Day Sunday — May 11 — The day the 100th senior class bid farewell to S.C. — Gradu- ation day 1986. The day so many of us longed for for four years — The day that came too soon for some, and not soon enough for others. At 9:00 a.m. the class began to congregate in the back room at Springfield Civic Center. Some faces were filled with anxiety, others, excitement; some eyes were filled with tears, still others were purely psyched. The hour from 9:00 to 10:00 was a special time. A chance to say your last thank you's, good- bye's, or to just hang-out and drink your last sip of cham- pagne with your friends as an undergrad. But when the ceremony began every stu- dent had a smile on their face. I can't believe we are here! was heard by some. Thank God we are here! was heard by others. Pro- ceeding into the civic center all eyes were searching for their loved ones in the bleachers. Arms were wav- ing, people were cheering, this was it! The four honorary degrees were presented first to Dr. Harold Amos, Willis H. Hayes, Richard F. Scheubert, and William Edward Simon. Next came the masters de- gree candidates along with the advanced certificate can- didates. Finally it was time for the undergrads! It was a fun time. People were on the edge of their seats waiting to hear their roommates and friends names; as well as their own. Flashbulbs could be seen everywhere. Hugs were exchanged, tears were shed, yes, the diploma really has MY name on it! When it was over, the civic center was a mad house. If you could find your friends to say goodbye, you were lucky. As the cen- ter cleared out, and you caught a last glance of those familiar faces of four years, one student was quoted as saying We may never pass this way again — but thanks for the memories class of '86 Best of luck to all of you! 236 (opposite page): (top): Ahh, suc- cess — sweet success! (bottom left): Kathleen enjoys this special day with her family, (bottom right): Jerry and Kevin — True Hulkamania fans right to the end! (this page): (top left): Now that they have graduated, housemates Rosemary and Diane are ready to celebrate, (top right): A message for Mom and Dad. (bottom left): Kristin, Patricia and Jen discuss what the future holds for them. “Job — what job? (bottom right): President Falcone addresses the class of 1986! 237 (top loft): Melissa, Keith and Ann arc glad to be graduates (top right): You made it Jill! Your name is in the book and everything! (right): Let's hear it for the class of '86 , I'll drink to that! (above): See what I got for gradu- ation. 239 (above): Look Mom, I really did it! (left): It's a portrait. (left): The moose is loose! (below): The class of '86 is ready to make their mark on the world. To the Springfield College Family, I took on the challenge of editor knowing next to nothing about yearbooking. Now that it is complete, I must say that I have gained considerable knowledge on the overall production of such a book. But more importantly, the most rewarding aspect was getting the chance to meet some exceptional people. That includes you — the faculty, administration and especially my fellow classmates. If I could not meet you all in person, at least I was able to connect faces with names I often heard in my four years at S.C. I made some changes in the book this year. But isn't it time to change? We are the 100th class of Springfield College. We as a class will change, we will discover new things and wc will make new things happen. Class of '86,1 ask each of you individ- ually, have you changed over the past four years? I hope you can answer yes — because WE ARE THE NEW WAVE! In or- der for us to fully discover who we are and what our potential can be — we must change and sometimes accept the new changes people may want to make for us. I want to wish all of you the best of luck in whatever new endeavors you may take on! Let the good times roll! When I graduated from Springfield College on May 11,1 bid farewell to my friends, classmates, faculty, and administra- tion. What remained ahead of me were many high hopes for my future in my major; and 176 of the 240 pages of the yearbook still to complete on my own. Although t he project was primarily a solo ride, there are many people I would like to thank for helping with this yearbook: COVER DESIGN — The artwork on the cover of the Massasoit was derived with permission from The Wave of the Future designed by Grafik Communications of Alexandria, Virginia. I would like to thank Bill Blizzard, chairman of the Art Department for making my idea for the New Wave theme become a reality, and Mike Krotta a graphic art student in his third year at S.C. for his time and talent in drawing the actual cover. I would also like to thank the two other dedicated individuals on my small staff. Steve Pisert ia for making sure the pictures were taken, and Cathy Desalvo for helping with some of the writing. To the newspaper staff fpr their cooperation. And to those students who gave of their time to take pictures, do some typing, search through negatives, sell pictures, play secretary for the photographer, or just put up with me, your efforts were greatly appreciated. Thanks also goes out to John Carrier, our representative from Herff Jones, for his time, ideas and support. And to Dave Mic ka, yearbook advisor, for believing in me and trusting me (especially letting me take the computer home). And to Mark Fontanella who helped out wherever he could and kept me smiling, especial- ly on days before a deadline. And finally to my Mom who let me take over the office all summer, and turn it into my very own computer room in order to finish the book. 1 would like to leave you with a few of my favorite quotes from my high school yearbook: We know it's all a passing phase, and so it's time to change our ways — so before we end and then begin we'll drink a toast to how it's been... Do not be dismayed at goodbyes — A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again after moments or lifetimes is certain for those who are friends. (Richard Bach) Always, Michele D. Picard 1986 Massasoit Editor