Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1988 volume:

Bce e (W ‘Bette CLUBS 110 INDEX 140 Table of Contents Student Life...................................................17 Special Events.................................................34 Athletics......................................................94 People........................................................138 Opening 1 Th e more things change the more they stay the same. This has never held more true than it does on the Springfield college cam- pus. Opening 3 ? With the addition of new buildings and renovations to the old, Springfield College is physically growing. This past year we have seen new departments and faculty spring up, adding to the already diverse curriculum of- fered at the school. Opening 7 Opening 11 V7V e have seen new clubs formed, with more people becoming involved in campus ac- tivities, sports, and deci- sions. Opening 13 Bwen as we expand, the underlying feelings remain the same throughout. All the changes help to fulfill the concept of spirit, mind, and body, that we encompass. 14 Opening As we as people grew and became well- rounded and stronger, our college grew with us. Springfield College, 1988, Bigger Better. 16 Opening The all female. Abbey Hall, is a very active dorm on campus. This dorm likes to keep their residents entertained. Along with weekly movies, the hall also holds games for its members. Weekly games of “Wing Feud ’, and “Win. Lose, or Draw” were very successful for this hall. The dorm also held “sib- ABBEY HALL ling weekend” where the brothers and sisters of residents were en- couraged to visit Springfield Col- lege. Abbey Hall worked with Lake- side Hall and B.O.G. to hold such events as the Abbey Lakeside Dating game, and the Abbey La- keside Air bands. This hall also sponsored such contests as the pumpkin carving contest and the Christmas dorm decorating contest in which the proceeds were donated to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. Campus Life 1 9 23482353534823535348235348234823535323482348485353235323234823534823482353232348232348234848234823534823532323482348485353485348232353235348235353234853 20 Campus Life 0230534823000200010001020123484853235348230200010223230153024853482348232348232302235353485353534823532323235323235353234823532348232323482353234823 ALUM- NI HALL The all male. Alumni Hall, is lo- cated in the center of campus. It is also one of the nicest buildings to look at. The oldest building on campus is also one of the biggest. There are many dorm related ac- tivities for the residents to par- take in. These range anywhere from study breaks and movies to educational workshops and group pictures. The residents can often be seen playing hacky-sac or foot- ball outside the dorm. Many of the residents feel that the build- ing doesn't deserve its reputation for being a “wild'' dorm. Those who live there feel it's the only on- campus place to live. Alumni Hall is also any male's best hope at get- ting a single on campus. Campus Life 21 4823535353482353532353482323484823532348232348010201234801020101020123484823480102012323010201000201235348230102010002012353482301235348482353530123 Lori Nolan Lori Nolan passed away Monday, February 1 of spinal meningitis at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She had just celebrated her 19th birth- day on the previous Thursday. Lori was a freshmen residing in Gulick the first semester. She earned a 3.4 grade point average within her major of P.E. She was a member of the Junior Varsity Field Hockey team, and was planning to try out for the Lacrosse team in the spring. Lori was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Michael and Janet Nolan on Jan- uary 27. 1969. Springfield College lost a very special friend in Lori Nolan; as a student, as an athlete, and most of all, as a human being. You just vail out my namt, ami you know wherever I am I'll come running, to fee you again .. you've got a friend ... — James Taylor I Ctrl's favorite song. 22 Campus Life Gulick Hall Gulick Hall, which houses mostly freshmen, is located towards the end of campus across from the P.E. Complex. The R.A.’s and the dorm senate sponsor many educational programs that arc open to the entire campus. There are also dorm con- tests and games and movies for the residents, Campus Life 23 23485323234823484823534823484823482353482353234848230201020100000102010002010001000001020100234823012348482353235323235323482301012353482302010123 International Hall One change that took place for International Hall was the addition of the international and exchange students to the dorm. One event held was the International food festival. Other activities that were held were the dating game, DJ night, and weekly movies. The dorm also sponsored some fundraisers. They were: Selling springfling T-shirts, carnations for parents week- end, and the selling of fruit baskets during finals. LAKESIDE HALL Lakeside Hall’s dorm senate is one of the most active groups on campus sponsoring events that benefit both the school and the community There arc certain events held by Lakeside that have become annual traditions such as: the Lakeside Rock- A-Thon, the annual ping- pong tournament and the Mr. Lake- side competition. The all male dorm held different functions all during Spring fling and Parents and friends weekend. Other activities were: the Lake- side clam bake, the dating game. Abbey? Lakeside picnic, movie week, and Air Bands. Campus Life 27 23534823534823532353532348232348235323234823484823534801480123530100012348230100235323010023532301002353230148235323010001010201482301530202010100 Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllll!llllllllll� Illlllllllllllllllllllll....Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 28 Campus Life Massasoit Hall While the coed Massasoit dorm may have a reputation for being a quieter dorm, it certainly is active. Some of the events held this past year were: the annu- al haunted house, ice cream socials, Wednesday night movies with pizza. Win, Lose or draw games, study snacks, super bowl celebration, scavenger hunt, the room mate game, an ethnic seminar, and the selling of towels for spring fling. ■IIIIIIIIIIIIH Campus Life 29 REED HALL The small all female dorm. Reed Hall, is ihought of by residents to be more like a family atmosphere than a dorm. The dorm senate works hard with the dorm R.A s to create this homey feeling. Some of the events that were held were: The October- fest Airband with Alumni Hall, Pre- spring break party, Santa-grams. Springing T-shirts, movie nights, mothers day cards, and a Reed Hall Bar-B-quc. Campus Life 31 OFF-CAMPUS LIVING IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Illllllllllllllllllllllllll......II '32 Campus Life Campus Happenings 37 Rugby Club 38 Campus Happenings Blizzard of Bucks 44 Campus Happenings Campus Happenings 45 Leadership T raining Conference 46 Campus Happenings International Dating Game 48 Campus Happenings Exhibition Dancers Campus Events Family Friends Weekend 50 Campus Events Campus Events 51 Campus Events Campus Events 53 Hand-in-Hand wi(h Haifi In September of 1987, a graduate student by the name of Doug Campbell came into the Springfield Col- lege Family with an exciting vision. We had no idea that he would unfold upon this campus a very meaning- ful program that he began while he was a student at Lafayette College, Easton. Pennsylvania. Doug had made a trip to Haiti when he was a Junior at Lafayette. This trip was simply an opportunity for Doug to look at some possibilities that would inevitably call him to fund projects and give assistance to the people in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The Hand-in-Hand with Haiti Program invites stu- dents to travel from the Springfield College campus to spend seven to ten days in Haiti. This is by no means a sightseeing tour, it is rather an opportunity for the Springfield College students to view, experience, and process all that their hearts can lake in. The Hand-in- Hand with Haiti Program enables students to develop a permanent “photograph” that will eventually enable them to alter their perceptions of life, and give them the courage to let go of what is crowding their hearts from authentically living and loving one another. Father Leo Hoar, our Campus Minister went to Hai- ti with Doug Campbell over the spring vacation and established the climate that invited students from Springfield College to go to Haiti this past June. The original student community that traveled to Haiti was comprised of Kristin Armes, Sue Barr, Lisa Clivie, Steve Rubenstcin and Kim Walker. Then Hand-in-Hand with Haiti Program has reached out to a number of fund raising programs on our campus. At Christmas lime they had a candy cane sale for the children in Haiti. They conducted two very successful Skip-A-Meal Programs from Cheney Hall, and a campus wide collection of notebooks, pens, pen- cils and paper supplies that the students brought with them to Haiti on their June trip. The Hand-in-Hand with Haiti Program also established a campus wide educational experience with a focus on developing na- tions and a review assessment of First World and Third World values. 54 Campus Events Campus Events 55 56 Campus Events Graduate Class Night Campus Events 57 Campus Events Campus Events 59 Spring Fling 60 Campus Events Campus Events 61 62 Campus Events Campus Events 63 Class of 1991 Ice cream social Candy Bar Fundraiser T-Shirt Sale Class Banquet Balloons For All Occasions Contributed Funds Towards Spring Fling Contributed Towards Hooters Concert Carnival With B.O.G. Class Social Valentine Semi-Formal Blood Drive Contributed Towards Spring Fling Contributed Towards Hooters Concert Class of 1990 64 Campus Events Birthday Cake Sale Junior Night at The Boardwalk Chose Tom Shea as Advisor Preliminary Plans for Senior Week Class of 1988 Two Senior Nights Senior Pub Night Senior Picnic Reception Graduation Activities Campus Events Performed the musical Funny Girl on March 10, 11, 12, 1988 Best of Broadway Christian Fellowship Thursday Night Live — Weekly Activities How’s your Love Life Operation Sunshine: leadership Confer- ence Campus Events , HFIT Club Free Work Raffle Work Day Halloween Raffle Active in MAHPERD Student Section Sponsored Students to Attend State Con- vention Sponsored Students to Attend National Convention Community Work S.A.D.D. Alcohol Awareness Week Road Blocks With Breathalizer Mock Tail Party Hot Air Balloon Ride Drinking Driving Docudrama Programs in Dorm Bulletin Board Contest Wellness Fair Campus Events Aids Awareness Day Great American Smoke-out Lunch-n-Learn Programs Dorm Educational Programs Wellness Team February Invitational Tournament S.C. vs. Naval Academy S.C. vs. Brown University Undcfeated Season Karate Club 68 Campus Events Social Science Club Trip to Washington D.C. Peer Advisement Awards Dinner Political Guest Speakers State of College Address Ski Club Sugarbush Week Trip Flower Sale Ski Raffle Ski Clinics Western Ski Trip Day Trips Campus Events 69 HOSAGA Performed in Local High Schools Pow-wow in February Fried Dough Sale Research and learn Traditional customs of the Native American Broadcast Daily D.J. Services Benefit for Soup Kitchen SpringFling Music for Airbands 70 Campus Events Board of Governors Starmakers Frank S. Beveridge Stanley Award Given Mocktail Party Younger Brothers In the flesh Buses to Holyoke Mall Pictures with Santa Blizzard of Bucks Mark Rabin Dave Binder Groinecology Debbie Fish and The Blue Plate Special Darrel Dailey Violence in Sports Range of Motion Pool Tournaments Newman Community Soup Kitchen Appalachia Trip Clutch Clown Ministry Eucharistic Ministry Campus Events Student Government Weekly Meetings which consists of at least one representative from each or- ganization on campus Discuss Debate Major Decisions to Affect the Campus Crew Club 72 Campus Events Trip to Riverside Movie Day Bowling Cookout Science Museum Christmas Dance Pizza Party Campus Events 7 3 Program A pre-orientation Freshman Gathering Approximately 50 people in attendance A Four Day at East Campus Pre-College Camp g’pringftelb g tuiient tubeut “The Newspaper Serving' the Springfield College Community BOX 1700 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE SPRINGFIELD. MA 01109 ADVISORY BOARD Editor-In-Chief.................. News Editor...................... Features Editor................... Co-Sports Editor.................. Contributing Editor............... Business and Advertising Manager Executive Secretory.............. Photographers.................... ...............Julie M. Gustafson ...................Jennifer J. Katz .....................Sandra E. Kile Richard A. Becker, William E. Wells ...............Malcolm C. Lester ...................Stacey E. Buccl .....................Lisa A. Luccl ...................... Rick Suzlo. Cartoonist....... ...........................................Dean Florino Faculty Contributors.................................Ken Childs, Tom Shea Faculty Advisor..............................................Paul LeBlanc REPORTERS: Kathleen Amoe, Hugh J. Bacher, Len Bardsley, Brian Barry, Jeff Berk. Mary Chllson, Kathleen Curran, JTara Earls. Christina Flanagan, Elizabeth Fox, Jeff Gaines, Dave Gerome, Matt Gorsuch, Dennis Hajjar, Laura Hale, Thomas Kenny, Mike Kuchieski, Christo Lagos, Adele Lazorchak, Steven Lyall, Brian Melaughlln, Mickey Smith, Stephen Snow, Jill Storms. Paula Miller, John Tamuzzer, Scott Wissell. YEARBOOK T JL. wo yearbooks down, one to go. This was my second year as cdilor. I thought it would get easier, I was wrong. It is hard to get people to understand that a yearbook is more than just something that you pick up in October. A lot of work and time goes into the production of a book. I want to take this time now to thank those people who helped me to make this edition of The Massasoit possible. John Carrier is our yearbook representa- tive. He was more understanding about postponed deadlines than I can ever ex- plain. He also went above and beyond the call when he re-fitted the entire senior sec- tion, at home, on his own time. Next 1 must thank my housemates. Ka- ren Pointon. Stephen Fountain. Kevin Fitz- patrick. and Jerry Doncgan. They not only tolerated the yearbook stuff all over the house, but they handled the mad rush of phone calls from distraut seniors all first semester. Just think, next year we can be distraut seniors ourselves. Consider your- selves warned, if any of you guys asks me if you “can still hand in your senior picture” in April, you're going to get it. Seriously though, you guys were incredible. You all made the difference to me. I'll never forget the way you helped me through everything from my surgery to my deadlines. A special thanks to Stephen and Karen. Their work and encouragement meant more to me than 1 can say. Karen, it’s still beyond me how you were able to organize and type all the senior names in one night. Thank you. David Micka is our advisor. He and Mrs. B. really went out of their way for me. They helped me handle the complaints of last year’s book as well as adding to the produc- tion of this year’s. I must say a word about the photogra- phers. First semester you all were wonder- ful led by Cindy Blasewitz. We had a few problems with getting things covered sec- ond semester, but I guess these things hap- pen sometimes. I look forward to working with most of the photographers again next year. Special thanks to Cindy. Tom Burke. Stacie Goldsmith. Rich Stoncy, and Will Simonds for getting to an event on the shor- test of notice. Also. Will, thanks for letting me sound off on you whenever something else went wrong with the book. Welcome aboard and a thank you goes to newcomer Bob Bardwell. Bob helped with the gathering of information on most of the campus organizations. Your enthusiasm and willingness to help can serve as an ex- ample to many. 1 would like to extend a thank you to the coaches who took the time to cither write their season summaries or had someone from the team do it. I’m only sorry that more coaches didn't respond. I also want to apologize to those teams that didn't even get photo coverage. This is one of the prob- lems I was mentioning earlier. Another problem with film was theft. Six rolls of film were taken from the office. It’s partially my fault. I didn't think to lock the door w hile going down the hall for ten min- utes. Jennifer Katz and Julie Gustafson get the credit for the senior profiles. Thank you both. I know how busy you were. Thank you Stacey Bucci. Stacey really came through when I found out that we had absolutely no color enlargements. She came up with the slides to the senior slide show within a matter of hours. 1 would also like to thank Sandie Kile for agreeing to meet with the professional pho- tographer all during senior week. With your support, the photographer's job was made that much easier. Last but not least, I can’t thank enough my friends from home. They were very un- derstanding about me not being able to do anything but yearbook for most of the first weeks of summer. But special thanks must go to a wonderful friend named JoAnn Ro- mano. I'll never forget the way she helped me through my final deadline. JoAnn and I participated in a yearbook marathon. In one weekend we. on a total of six hours of sleep, completed 112 pages of the 1988 Massasoit Yearbook. And she doesn't even attend S.C.! This doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of the things she helped me with this year. JoAnn (alias Jo-Editor) you are terrific. Best of luck. Smiles, (jxfhy Catherine DcSalvo Editor-In-Chief S.C. Remembers ... Leaving home for the first time. Saying good-bye to your family, while saying hello to new faces. Hating to see your family drive off without you, but at the same time anxious to get started “on your own.” Meeting your roommates. You smoke ? ... OK. You only listen to Punk? ... OK. Who wants the top bunk? Who gets the single bed? Who can ever forget life in a triple. Registering for classes. The lines around the library and out the door were enough to make you wonder why we were interested in higher education to begin with. Finally, two hours later you hand in your card only to be told “Sorry two of your classes are closed. 76 Campus Events wmmmmmmmmmmmMemories w miiiiiiiim MmMMiiii Campus Events 77 78 Campus Events S.C. Remembers ... Checking your box. It sounds like it should be so simple. Either you have mail or you don’t. But in reality that trip to the box could make or break your entire day. Sitting in front of the B.C. As a freshman you just walked by and looked. By sophomore year you smiled and perhaps even spoke to those sitting there. But by the end of your junior year, the benches were yours. Picking up your maroon and white sweats. Little did you suspect that those polyester sweats would become the main part of your wardrobe. Your first trip home. Your parents expect that you will be exactly as you were when you left. Since you haven't changed, your rules, chores, and curfew haven’t cither. Another fashion accessory, a champion sweat shirt. W)iimiitiiM M Memories Campus Events 79 S.C. Remembers ... Our drinking establishments. Each year, each class, had their favorites. They varied from the old favorites of The Well and Sass to the newest sensations of The Boardwalk and Shannon's. Speaking of the Well... Is there anyone who hasn’t been there ? The places we went just to get away from campus. Forest Park was a place to go as soon as the sun came out. Another place was the Holyoke Mall. It didn't matter where you went, as long as you got away. The time you spent with friends. You were supposed to be study- ing, working on a major project or writing research papers, but all you did was talk about anything to avoid doing what must get done. The first time your roommate didn’t come home. You woke up and saw an empty bed. You weren’t sure if you should be con- cerned. shocked, or just plain impressed. The year you moved off campus. Your own room. More than one room to live in! No R.A.’s. Instead of going to an off campus party, you gave them. Your first trip to the library. You sec the building everyday but today you went in. You climbed the steps, went through the door, sat at a table, and actually opened a book. Why not? Graduation is only two months away. Memories Campus Events 81 82 Campus Events wiiiiiiMiim mmwMiiiiiiiM Memories wmmmmmm Campus Events S.C. Remembers ... Your first Sti-yu-ka. Yes, Sti-yu-ka. When we think of that weekend, you don't think Spring Fling.” You had heard about it for months, but no one could really explain it. You only knew it happened the end of April. But after you experienced one. you counted the days until the next. The off campus pets. They ranged from kittens and dogs to pythons. Everyone knew the dogs and who they belonged to. Who can forget Ben the wonder dog. or Dino guarding the steps to the B.C. Picking your classes. Especially the class you took because a friend said it would be an easy A. How is it that the class always turned out to be the hardest class you look all semester? The time you did something illegal. Maybe you stole crates, or a sign. Or maybe it was more serious like trying a drug. College was the time when you believed you were above the law, infallible, it was a time you knew that no matter what, things would work out. You couldn't get through four years of school without getting a speeding ticket either coming or going home. Writing a paper at the typewriter. You didn't mean to leave it to the night before, but it happened. There is just no time to write it and then type it. Did it ever seem like your papers came out better this way? No matter how many semesters you were here, you never got used to the price of books in the bookstore. Even if you only had to get what looked like a pamphlet, the bill came to twenty dollars! Also, you never just bought books, after all you're writing a check, you may as well throw in a sweat shirt or two. 84 Campus Events wmmMiiiiiiiiiiiiii Memories Campus Events 85 86 Campus Events S.C. Remembers ... Your friends from high school. For the first year you kept in touch, but things change. People change. The few HS friends you kept became very special to you. Meanwhile friendships that drift- ed. while out of touch - - were never out of heart. Saying good-bye to new college friends. Whether it was for the summer or after graduation, promises were made to keep in touch. It was never easy. College was different. You lived with these people. Separated from home they became your second family. It’s not easy to leave your family. Bonds formed in college need never be broken. Memories Campus Events 87 88 Campus Events WJMimiiiiim Memories wmmmmmmm Campus Events 89 90 Campus Events Campus Events 91 92 Campus Events 94 Campus Events Campus Events 95 Memories wmmMWMiiimiiiiw Memories mhhhmmmmh Campus Events 97 tste. A. Field Hockey 100 Athletics Athletics 101 THE 1987 CHIEFS Front (from the left): Jer- ry Donegan, Brian Matthews, Greg Gebo. Rick Provost, Ed Caron. John Biasotti. Kyle Caffrey (tri- captain). Bill Pacino (tri-captain). Randy Turcr (tri-captain). Mike Kuchicski. Joe Zinili, Dave Bunton. Jason Arapoff. Louis Rubino and Eric Minacci. 2nd Row: Gregg Cunningham, Steve McCarthy. Sal Pcpitonc. Dennis Green. Jim Kerhsaw, Rick Healy. Randy Sabatino. Wilfred Hill. Tariff Waters. Jim Gavagan, Aaron Kelton. Carlo Costantini, Mark Jones. Mark Higgins. Marcus Williams. 3rd Row: Andy Miller. Tony Penta. Skip Hanson. Chris Braga, Howie Resnick. Robert Morris. Greg Barnette. Terry Worthy. Tom MacNcill. Kevin Norman. Chris Benson. Mike Smith. Jim Dodd and Alberto Roman. 4th Row: Mike White. Darren Eaton. Bill Burkhcad. Tom Evans. Scott Fry. Peter Kintan. Darren McCullough. Bill Barry. Rob Hallbach. Tito Ray- mond. Tim Dunn. David Sachs. Herman Rice. An- drew Kelton. 5th Row: Todd Hodd. Steve Austin, Mike Antoniwic . Jeff Donatello, David Hunter. Gavin Sheridan. Eric Hackendorf. Andy Bella- gamba. Doug Edick. Steve Boone. Tom Qualcy. Scott Hoffman. John Bachman, Mike Fair. Rob Doris. 6th Row: Al Tisko. Francis Papascdcro, Rob Canonico. Chuck Kelley. Cornelius Dunn. Kevin Crean. Pete Mclanson. Tim McCluskey. Phil Vigeant. John Woznicki. Rusty Miller. Jim Holland. Shawn O'Neil. Eric Falzon, Tom Boyle. Back Row: Coaches Chris Gcagon. Joe Gricco. Danny Malm. Craig Chiesa. Bill Delaney. Joe King. Mike DcLong. Lcs Troezynski. Jack Holik. Jim Anderson. Doug Campbell. Glen Schult. Rick Punzonc and Rich Manncllo. Photo by Fred LeB- lanc. Athletics _______________________,________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 103 104 Athletics Men’s Soccer The team was comprised of three seniors, five juniors, nine sophomores and four freshmen and were led on and off the field by co-captains Tom Gaffney ‘88 (West Springfield, MA) and Jim Mercer 88 (Chicopee, MA). The Chiefs’ three scrim- mage games; Coast Guard 2-1, Holy Cross 0-0 and the infamous Alumni 2-0 saw some impressive play but scoring goals came hard. That omen would haunt them the rest of the way for they were shut out ten times. Tom Gaffney led the way with five goals followed by Shawn Perkins ‘91 (West Box- ford. MA) with three, Mark Haynes ‘91 (Shaftsbury, VT) with two and Tom Di- Benedetto '90 (Middlcbury, CT) with two as well. Although scoring goals came hard (seventeen total), it also did for their oppo- nents who managed just twenty. The Chiefs also set a school record of nine shut-outs with the help of Brian Miller ‘89 (Orleans, M A) and Steve Jobin '90 (Edison, NJ) who each treated the fans to some spectacular play. Besides the keepers, the backs have to be complimented on their stellar defense. Led by Steve Sawa ‘90 (Chicopee, MA). Dan Miller '88 and junior John Vetter (Bay- shore. NY) the team was able to play with quite a bit of confidence in the backficld. The midfielders, although not providing a lot of punch up front were quite impressive with their consistency, work ethic and youthful appearance (senior Jim Mercer, junior Michael Voight, sophomores Scott Burdand Donald Rusconiand freshmen Ed Green and John Tocci). By finishing 7-9-3 the Chiefs did end up with an improved record over the last two seasons. The team is beginning to realize that progress will be slow and patience will have to be second nature. Overall the play was consistently better and had they scored on a few more opportune times they might have been looking at a .500 or so season. The schedule remains a challenge but by not sacrificing their strength of schedule for wins they feel in the long run they will be better off. Playing three of the top ten Divi- sion II teams in the nation as well as two of the top twenty Division III teams makes for progress at some times seem like a snail’s pace. Least of all the team is not discour- aged, they did it with youth, with a com- petitive schedule and a group of young men w hose close companionship on and off the field made for a rewarding and successful season. Athletics 105 Women’s Volleyball After graduating three seniors, the 1987 Women’s Volleyball team remained a com- petitive force in the Northeast-10 Conference. The Lady Maroons finished their 1987 season with a record of 18-9. They arc presently the NE-10 champions and finished the season ranked third overall in the Northeast region. This was a big accomplishment from strug- gling between seventh and eighth place rank- ings in previous years. The Lady Maroons got off to a slow start losing three out of four matches in their first major tournament hosted by the University of New Haven. It didn't take long for them to come back strong beating Bryant. Smith and A 1C. Soon after that, the young Maroons test- ed their ability against Army and Bentley, but lost these two tough matches feeling somewhat defeated but inspired for some more hard work in the gym. The next tournament proved to be a better one for the SCVB team. They finished third to Marietta with Albany State taking first place. This was the turning point for the team. Gaining confidence and working well togeth- er, the volleyballcrs passed through their next six matches with ease. They put away Stone- hill, Merrimack, St. Michael’s, Assumption. Quinnipiac and Ml. Holyoke. Only twice did their confidence falter near the end of the sea- son in their games against MIT and Eastern Connecticut. Playing hard, the Maroons lost to MIT in the fifth game and struggled hard against Eastern Ct., but lost in three straight games. With a record of 7-1 in the conference, the ladies volleyball team headed off to Bentley College on Halloween for the long awaited NE-10 championship tournament. Ranked second in the conference, the Maroons’ goal was to meet and beat Bentley in the finals. And that they did. First the team warmed up with two immediate wins against Assumption and AIC. They went on to take Bryant in the semi-finals which prepared them for their fi- nal feat against Bentley. Springfield showed everyone what they were all about in this final match and look back their title of Northeast 10 champions in three straight games. It was a great victory! Mary Chilson was nominated as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and named to the All-Confcrcnco socond team. Captain and teammate Melanie Hallicr, along with an outstanding performance, was named to the All-Conference first team. Needless to say it was a great way to end the season. But that wasn’t it for our Lady Ma- roons. They still had a tough match against New Haven that they had to prepare for. New Haven was ranked near the top in the North- east with Springfield down in seventh place. The Maroons had to work hard both mentally and physically to overcome New Haven's tough team. No one could remember the last time Springfield had ever beaten New Haven, so the ladies were ready to take them on. The match started out a little shaky, but they pulled ahead and won the first game. After shaking away the nervousness, the second and third games were taken by Springfield along with a brand new third place ranking. The 1987 season proved to be tough, but very rewarding. Talent shone throughout the twelve-member squad. Freshman Emily Zah- radnik started as a setter and teammate fresh- man Jessica Pecora showed much promise with her all-around skill. Head coach Dr. Marta Picado and assistant coach Siew Lan Teo were also first year members of the team. Both having strong backgrounds in volleyball, they pushed the girls hard from 6:30 a.m. practices to late nights in Dana gym. Their hard work paid off. With only two seniors (Lisa Mangionc and Lorenda Fiskc) graduating, the team will be very strong and experienced next year. Lead- ing the team will be co-captains Melanie Hal- lier and Mary Chilson. 106 Athletics Athletics 107 Men’s Basketball 1987-8« MEN’S BASKETBALL Front (from left Ramses Kelly. Tim Kohs. Scott Wissel (Tri-Captain). John Sylvia (Tri-Captain). Jim Ronai (Tri-Cap- lain). Derek Amalbert. Malt Bayly (Trainer). Back ifrom left): Dr. Hal Wissel (Head Coach). Dr. Michael Thculcn (Assistant Coach). Jim Conway. Gerry Burke. Mike Pruvcnchcr. Dave Wissel. Erik Smith. Brett Bishop (Graduate Assistant Coach). Paul Booth (Assistant Coach). 108 Athletics '-S. 110 Athletics Women’s Basketball 1987-88 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL. Front (from leftK Jennifer Lynch. Kari Palos. Melissa Hodgdon, Shelley Antonc (Co-Captain). Patty Larkin (Co-Captain). Pam Sou a. Kim Zenisky. Back (from left): Denise Amato (Head Coach). Robin Harris (Graduate Assistant Coach). Christine Goycttc. Julie Malko. Amy Cotta. Judi Jennings. Julie Shappy. Lauren Webster. Shelly Williamson (Manager). Mary Dec Brown (Graduate Assistant Coach). Campus Events ill 112 Athletics The wrestling team had a banner season. The team’s dual meet record is 16 wins. 8 losses and 1 tie. The team had victories over Wagner. Boston College. Amherst. Har- vard. Lafayette. Montclair State. Mans- field State. Fairlcigh Dickenson. Coast Guard Academy. C.W. Post. Hunter Col- lege. Southern Connecticut State. Prince- ton. Albany State, Lowell University and The University of Maine. The tie was with Boston University. The losses were to Army. Hofstra. Yale, Ithaca College. Brown. James Madison University, Colum- bia and The University of New Hampshire. The highlight of the season was a come from behind win over Princeton University. Incidentally, 15 of the meets were with Di- vision I teams. 4 with Division II, and 6 with Division III. a The team won the Annual New England Tournament. In that tournament Greg Muscarclla. 142 pound class, and Rich Ha- senfus, 150 pound class, were champions. Runners up were Jeff Butts, 167 pound class, and Tim Failing, 134 pound class. Third place finishes were Chris Perry, 118 pound class. Dave Daub. 177 pound class, and Orlando Rosa. 190 pound class. The team placed second in the NCAA Division II Eastern Regional Tournament held at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown. Pennsylvania. In that tourna- ment Shaun O'Hearn, 150 pound class, and Jeff Butts, 167 pound class, were champi- ons. Placing second were Chris Perry. 118 pound class, and Tim Failing. 134 pound class. Mike Cunningham, 158 pound class, placed fourth. At the NCAA Division II Champion- ships held at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, the team placed twelfth. Tim Fail- ing, 134 pound class, and Shaun O’Hearn. 150 pound class, each placed third and be- came All-Americans. Jeff Butts, 167 pound class, also competed in the National Cham- pionships. Tim Failing distinguished him- self by winning the coaches trophy for the most falls. The team was led by co-captains Greg Muscarella and Vinny Altcbrando. Athletics 113 114 Athletics Athletics 115 Men’s Gymnastics The 1987-88 Men’s Gymnastics Team had a sparkling year with 5 school records being set. Senior Co-Captain Ron Spincllc set three records with a 55.05 in the All Around, a 9.7 on the High Bar and a 9.45 on the Pommel Horse. Senior Co-Captain Scott Stilwell set the other individual school record on the Parallel Bars with a 9.5. The final record was set against S. Conn, as the team established a new high of 263.90 points. Throughout the year the team was pla- gued by losing to a majority of its opponents by 2 pts or less. When it came down to the championships, though, the team more than proved themselves by placing third at the New England championships, seventh at the highly prestigious Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League Championships and fi- nally finishing out second at the U.S.G.F. Division 11-111 National Collegiate Cham- pionships just .6 behind first place. Individually, everyone on the team con- tributed but certain standouts had fantastic seasons. At the N. Englands, Ron Spindle took 5th All Around, 2nd on Parallel Bars and 2nd on High Bar. Junior Scott Irwin took 3rd on Pommel Horse and Sophomore Ra- miro Mora took 2nd on the Still Rings. At the Eastern Championships, 1st year com- petitor Iliya Anderson (Junior) took 8th on Floor Exercise, Ramiro Mora took 3rd on Still Rings and Ron Spincllc took 9th on Par- allel Bars. Lastly at the National Champion- ships. Ron Spinelle led the way with a Na- tional title in the All Around, a silver on High Bar and All American honors on Floor Exer- cise. High Bar. and All Around. Scott Irwin also earned three All American honors with a Bronze on Pommel Horse and Vault and 5th on the Still Rings. Ramiro Mora earned a Bronze on the Still Rings for the 3rd All American position while the 4th and last All American for the Springfield College Chiefs was Sophomore Mike Furblur tying Scott Irwin on the Vault for the Bronze medal. Senior Co-Captain Ron Spinelle and Junior Scott Irwin were honored by Springfield Col- lege by being selected the Senior and Junior Individual Male Athletes of the year. From Row (from left): Ramiro Mora. Evan Skornick, Sieve Rusconi. Mike Furblur. 2nd Row (from left): Scott Stilwell (Co-Captain), Erie Weiskopf (Assistant Coach). Steve Posner (Head Coach), Darryl Daily (Assistant Coach). Ron Spincllc (Co-Captain). 3rd Row (from leftt Jim Farinclla. Scott Irwin. Mark White, Carlos Carrasquillo, Steve Sullivan. Back Row (from left� : Iliya Anderson. Jeff Fischer. Eduardo Ovallc, Bruce Kollmar. 116 Athletics Athletics 117 118 Athletics Women’s Gymnastics Front Row (from left): Seniors Nancy Traggio, Lisa Peckham (Captain). Diane Casella. Mia Cosimim 2nd Row (from left Amy Barrer (Manager). Terri Adams (Assistant Coach). Jennifer Drivas. Michaela Costigan.Suc Bold. Patty O'Toole. Carrie Siemsen, Karen Lazeration (Assistant Coach). Cheryl Raymond (Head Coach). Back Row (from left i: Michelle Donahue. Colleen McGregor. Leslie Segar. Maria Traggio. Kerry Wooten. Patty Hollahan. Patti Izzi. Denise Story. Athletics 119 Women’s Tennis Baseball The baseball team finished the season at 17-23 but their record did not reflect their performance. The Chiefs worked hard and posted a 9-4 record in the Northeast-10 Con- ference. qualifying them for the playoffs. They made the semi-finals and came within one game of advancing into the champion- ship. a positive note to conclude the season. Under Charles Roys in his tenth year as head coach. Springfield achieved many ac- complishments. Despite returning from Georgia with a disappointing 1-6 mark against top Division 1 teams such as North- western and University of Chicago-Illinois, the Chiefs bounced back up North to go 15- 15 during the regular season. Making a break for excellence, they put everything to- gether to clinch seven consecutive victories in a hint of brilliance. The last time the Chiefs won that many games in a row was in 1980. Four seniors contributed invaluably to the team and their presence gave the players much support. Mario Lopez played in his first collegiate year and produced some impressive statis- tics. The 5’11 200 pound DH muscled fora team-high 37 hits and 23 RBI's with two home runs for a respectable .270 batting average. Mario is best remembered for col- lecting five RBI's in one game with a titanic homer and a double in defeating first-place Quinnipiac. Dennis Hajjar played smoothly at second base and led the team with 20 walks. Dennis performed well towards the end of the season, and his two-run single in the seventh inning and sacrifice bunt in the ninth helped edge Merrimack 4-3 in the playoffs. Mike Kuchieski displayed his ver- satility by pitching and playing the outfield. Kuch struck out 39 batters in 64 innings and maintained a 3.94 ERA. Offensively. Kuch hit .305 and had four hits to help defeat Coast Guard. Pitcher Chris Mayhew fin- ished the season with a 3.51 ERA while walking only 17 batters in 66 innings. His highlights include hurling a one-hitter against St. Anselm and blanking Top 10 Northwestern University in 10 innings. 122 Athletics Athletics Softball The Women’s Varsity Softball team had a very successful season finishing 21-17 overall. Their 11-5 conference record was good enough for third place in the North- east 10. In addition, the team was selected to participate in the ECAC Post Season Tournament. One of the strong points for the team was the play of junior co-captain Kelly Tomp- kins. Not only did she have the lowest ERA on the team (1.70), but she also led the team in hits (38). RBI (20) and runs scored (22). She finished the season batting .325. When she wasn't pitching she brought her defensive talents to first base. Another team leader was senior co-cap- lain Barb Quinn. A co-captain in her junior year, the third baseman was a quiet but inspirational leader both on and off the field. Quinn also received the Female Scholar Athlete Award at the annual sports banquet. All in all there were many outstanding performances for the women in 1988. The leading hitters for the Maroons were Jess Avakian (.424 B.A.), Kim Moran (.373 B.A.). Rita Nevulis (.320 B.A. and 20 RBI), and Pam Anastas (.304 B.A.). Freshman shortstop Karen Celia also had a fine year while playing a very important position. Along with a number of good hitters Springfield also had a fine pitching staff. Sophomore Chris Knight (6-3 and 2.45 ERA). Shelly Quirk (6-6 and 2.31 ERA), and Carrie Cooper (5-4 and 2.17 ERA), all turned in strong performances. During the course of the season the Ma- roons were 4-2 against Division I schools and defeated every nationally ranked team they faced. (Bridgeport (9), Merrimack (16)). They were also particularly success- ful at home, going 11-1 on Potter Field. Front (from left): (Trainer). Carrie Cooper. Karen Celia. Jodi Dobkowski, Kelly Tompkins (Co-Captain). Nadine Palmer, Kim Moran. Wendy DopslafT. Barb Quinn (Co- Captain). Tammy Brassard. Back (from left): Kathy Mangano (Assistant Coach). Jessica Avakian. Rita Nevulis. Shelly Quirk. Christine Knight. Heather Jones. Pam Anastas, Kelly O’Rourke. I.ynn Johnson (Head Coach). 124 Athletics Athletics 125 Men’s Lacrosse 126 Athletics Women’s Lacrosse 128 Athletics Women’s Varsity Soccer Team Springfield College women's soccer team began its quest for the Northeast-10 Confer- ence crown Saturday (Sept. 12) against de- fending champion. Merrimack College, at Benedum Field. The Maroons finished 10-6 in 1986 and reached the finals of the conference tourna- ment. losing to Merrimack (4-2) in North An- dover. Springfield captured the first league title in '85. The team's 1987 goal was to recapture the conference crown. The team had plenty of re- turning talent with first-team conference All- Star forward. Bonnie Suydam, leading the way. She led Springfield in scoring again this year with 8 goals and 5 assists. Bonnie and junior forward. Kristin Smith, served as co- captains of the team. The team began its seventh season with a 57-31-3 (64%) record. Springfield advanced to the championship game of the Northeast-10 Conference which ended in a 1-1 four overtime tie at Merrimack in a game halted after 145 minutes because of darkness. Springfield ended its season with a 7-8-3 record and a 5-3-1 Northeast Conference re- cord and being the co-champions of the con- ference. 130 Women’s Golf Men’s Volleyball 131 Men’s Tennis IIvCft lo Right). Vcrn Cox (Head Coach), Mike Guastcllc, Chris Santos, Roger Marshall (Co-Captain), Lee Watclet (Co-Captain), Jeff Bullctt. Mike Myers, Dan Spedding, Steve Scherbak. Women’s Swimming 132 Women’s Track Men’s Track 133 Women’s Cross Country Men’s Cross Country 134 Athletics Sports Candids Athlciics 135 People 137 Amy Kissel A 1. Ils a student, Amy Kissel was able to ride all of the challenging waves Springfield College had to offer. Her concrete resume-type accomplishments as an undergraduate are varied. For example, she was elected President of the Student Government Association for three consecutive years and Co-Editor-ln-Chief of the Student newspaper for three consecutive semesters. She has also been heav- ily involved in many academic and social committees on campus. Amy views her participation in the Springfield Area Central Amer- ica Project (SACAP) and volunteer work in the Springfield School system to be her most rewarding educational experiences as an undergraduate. Amy feels that her friends (some professors included) at Spring- field College have taught her many important lessons, the most important of which has been service to society is as important as academic excellence. Some of the most important lessons, she claims, have come from being a member of the Porcelain Gods softball team and receiving “coaching from characters like Childs and Shea. Amy will be attending graduate school in the Fall at Teachers College Columbia University. She will be studying languages and literature as she prepares for her bright future as an Educator. Amy believes that she’ll miss just about everything about Spring- field College except for the “traditional classroom environments and disgusting grading systems that many professors live by. She believes Springfield College needs more Schlobohm field trips and Dr. Roberta “Montessori Heston teaching styles. Amy Kissel’s vision of the “utopian Springfield College may come true, some day. 138 People People 139 ijp Tp JJ, aces are the one thing that are constantly changing. Every year we welcome in a new freshmen class while we say good-bye to another graduating class. People 145 We are always moving forward. Fresh- men becoming Sophomores, Sopho- mores, Juniors, Juniors, Seniors. And seniors move on to bigger and better things. 146 People 156 People There were the faces we; ... smiled with ... laughed with ... partied with '' 4 People 157 w e also saw the faces that we knew that we could turn to when needed. They were the ones who pulled us through tests, stayed with us while we were sick, and helped us through person- al traumas. People 161 Ji J o matter what changes come about, the most noticed change will be the change of faces. As we look forward to meeting others, we must not forget to look back at the faces that made up our past. i 162 People SENI Frederick Quincy Adams Vincent A. Altebrando Mizue Am bo Physical Education Physical Education Rehabilitation Deirdre Yvette Anderson Shannon Anderson Becky E. Anthony Psychology Health Fitness Health Fitness Ernest Arena Andrea Augustine Ix ra Ann Azzoli Donna M. Barber Lauren Barber Business Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Business Robert E. Barkett Ann Kathryn Barlow Leonard J. Bardsley Suzanne M. Barr Amy J. Barrer General Studies Rehabilitation Special Human Services Rehabilitation Outdoor Recreation Education 168 Seniors Brian P. Barry Political Science Joseph R. Barlow Psychology Anne E. Beatty Psychology An Richard A. Becker English Susanna R. Bevis John Robert Bonde Robert I). Boss Lois J. Bower Allan Bredice Physical Therapy Physical Education Health Service Administration Therapeutic Recreation Business Christopher M. Briggs Christine P. Brighton Health Fitness Rehabilitation r i T S ■flH v ■ Richard Becker R .ichard “Puff Bcckcr is most notorious for his sports opinions around campus. Serving as Sports Editor of the weekly Student newspaper, Bcckcr wrote a column called The New Yorker’s View.” Puff always lived up to his Oscar Madison image with his brash writing style from New York. Also. Puff was very involved with the WSCB Sports Show for three years. An English major concentrating in Sports Journalism, this Scarsdalc native was the Vice President of the Class of ’88 during his junior and senior years. A Puff Nerf Hoop fanatic, Bcckcr is the Class Representative for the College's Alumni Association. Puff Bcckcr will mostly be remembered sitting out on the benches in front of the Beveridge Center on sunny days ... laughing. Seniors 169 Susan R. Brown Stacey Elizabeth Bucci Cordelia Ad’Exielene Early Childhood Education Rehabilitation Bullock Therapeutic Recreation star John Frederick Bumpus Business Michelle Marie Buonpane Interdisciplinary Studies Julie Ann Cabana Matthew L. Calarco Candace M. Calouri Bradford S. Canfield Physical Therapy Physical Education Health Physical Education Commercial Recreation Fitness Linda Marie Carignan Diane Marie Carpenter Colleen Ann Cartier Diane Marie Casella Diane E. Casey Health Fitness Health Fitness Rehabilitation Health Fitness General Studies Elizabeth A. Celia Karen G. Chalker Karl J. Chambers Sonya E. Choinski Health Fitness Early Childhood Education Business Management Athletic Training Christine A. Cirillo Business O s© ©S 170 Seniors Joseph Chapel Health Fitness Mary Ellen Clark Therapeutic Recreation 9 Amy E. Cotta Health Fitness James H. Coleman C.I.S.M Paul Collett Business Management Darcy Ann Crisp Health Fitness Michael Cunningham Physical Education Clarice Cutino Health Fitness Hayden C. Daly Business Connie J. Collins Physical Therapy Timothy M. Crowley Athletic TrainingJHeahh Fitness Julia A. Cruz Therese Cullaton Commercial Recreation Physical Therapy Leisure service management Janice M. Davenport Laurie Ann Datidson Biology Biology Seniors 171 Michael Cole Health Fitness Julia Marie Conolly Health Senice Administration Douglas J. Costin Physical Education Ronna I.yn Clements Health Fitness Carolyn Whitney Cobden Health Fitness Sue Dodge Robert T. Domon Jr. Gerard Edward Donegan Kristen Marie Doody Joseph Dovi Business Management Business Recreation Management Health Fitness Rehabilitation 172 Seniors Todd Owen Dow Physical Education Athletic Training Mary-Jo Dunne Recreation Colleen Dykas Physical Therapy B Brian Barry rian Barry, commonly called Spindle.”’ served as the legendary President of the Class of 1988 during his junior and senior years. An ROTC man from Wilbraham. Mass., who earned the Distinguished Mili- tary Service Award. Brian worked on the Commencement Committee and the Judicial Board, as well as serving as a member of the Maroon Key Club. A Political Science major. Brian made his debut as a journalist writing for the Student newspaper during his last semester at Springfield. In addition. Barry served as Head Men’s Group Leader for New Student Orientation. Brian was a member of the Men's Varsity Volleyball Team for three years. Leading the Class of 1988 to graduation — and thereafter Brian Barry is a classic. . Cynthia Josephine Raymond J. Faunt Jr. F.rin Helene Fay Lynda Feeney Joseph J. Feld Kustachia Business Management Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Psychology Physical Education Georgina J. Ferraro Karen Marie Ferraro Laura Ferrone lx ri Ann Fesko Karen Ann Flannery Health Fitness Health Fitness Industrial Psychology Business Therapeutic Recreation John Flinn Kim Ruth Foland Elizabeth Lynn Foltz Noiel Brill Fontaine Lisa M. Fox Health Fitness Health Sen-ice Administration Health Sen-ice Administration Business Psychology Early Childhood Education W V' - V- .; r v.J'S : IS .'v • • •vv:- ::‘V■ ■■■ Seniors 173 Laura Ann Gallucci Michael John Garamella Health Fitness Recreation Andrea G. Garvey Tracey A. Gasiz-Rondini Health Fitness Health Fitness Gina Gassman Debbie Ann Gaudreaull Physical Education Rehabilitation Class ©S 174 Seniors Gregory Gebo Joanne Elizabeth Gee Lynne Gelormino Kathleen Mary George David Michael Giacalone General Studies Health Fitness Health Fitness Therapeutic Recreation Biolog)- Scott Michael Giles Craig P. Goldberg Stacie Joan Goldsmith Lisa M. Govoni Physical Therapy Health Fitness Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Dawn Lynne Graham David W. Graves Penny Jean Guilman Julie M. Gustafson Physical Therapy C.I.S.M. Physical Education English Sau Ching Camy Ha Hilari A. Haas Dennis E. Hajjar Education Physical Physical Education Psychology Therapy Admin. Laura Hale MACS. Seniors 175 Todd A. Haynes Maureen Veronica Henry Peter J. Henry Maureen E. Henzel Health Fitness .Athletic Training Health Fitness Physical Therapy Elementary Education Diane Marie Hanks Rehabilitation Andrew C. Higgins English Sociology Kim Hines Dean M. Hladick Anne E. Hogan Molly Eaton Hohman Elementary Educattn� Health Sen'ice Administration Business HPER 176 Seniors Leslie Hutchinson Psychology Colleen Marie Hosey Matthew K. Houghton Susan B. Hoyt Wendy L. Hunter General Studies Physical Education Business Management Health Ser ice Administration Mark R. Hyson William J. lovanna Jr. Shu Kai Ip Christine Dorothy Eric Steven Jackson Recreation Management Physical Therapy Education Physical Education Jackson Political Science Administration Physical Therapy Amy N. Jacobs Rehabilitation David G. Jaffarian General Studies Keith Robertson IT' JL -cith Robertson is one of the most diverse seniors when it comes to talent. Most students will remember Keith for his performance as Jesus in the Best of Broadway’s production Godspell. On the stage Keith held many roles which earned him the admiration of many students and faculty. Off the stage. Keith had several other roles. As President of the Newman Community. Keith coordinated the Appalachian Program where students volunteer their Spring Break to assist the needy in the Appalachian region. He was also an organizer of the Eucharistic Minister Program during his sopho- more and junior years. A Rehabilitation major from Bcrgenficld, N J.. Keith was a Dean’s List student for three years, and he was the recipient of the Ted Dunn Service Award, the Parents Association Achievement Award, and he was selected to be listed in the 1988 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. An all-around caring individual, Keith’s dedication to the Springfield com- munity is a rare gift to come by. Seniors 177 Patricia Javorski Ellen Sands Johnson Chad A. Joyce Stephen F. Kearns Health Fitness Early Childhood Education Physical Education Physical Education Judith Anne Kelley Sandra Elizabeth Kile Tami M. King Lori Renee Kinniburgh Sports Biology Physical Education Physical Education Gerontology Amy Kissel Lisa J. Koczcla Keith S. Kosoff Michael J. Kuchicski Early Childhood Education Physical Education Athletic Business Health Fitness Training Robert J. Kuzmeski Health Fitness I Jodi Janick Jennifer Johns David R. Krwski Health Fitness Health Fitness Biology 178 Seniors Colleen Kelly Psychology Dennis Robert Kirsche Health Fitness John Joseph Keenan History Political Science Kristina E. taCroix Rehabilitation Mary W. Lam Math Computer Science Matthew P. Langis Business Filomena R. I-arocca Rehabilitation Maria Latham Physical Therapy Mark F. Laurenzano Physical Education Adele Michelle Lazorchak Kathleen Marie I.eahan Medical Rehabilitation Joel H. Leavitt Bianca Wai Ying Lee Eric Charles Leonard Recreation Management Physical Education Business English Susan Levesque Mary Jane Lopes Rebecca Hollis Lougee Judith E. Lowe Lisa A. Lucci Physical Therapy General Studies Health Fitness Political Science Rehabilitation Lisa A. Lukosevicuis Peter Luongo Steven D. Lyail Stephanie Ann Kim Mackedon Rehabilitation Business Interdisciplinary Studies MacBumie Rehabilitation Political Science Seniors 179 Lauree� A. Mahoney I.auren Mahoney Heather Eve Makere Lisa Ann Mangione Sharon Mankowsky Health Fitness Therapeutic Rehabilitation Health Fitness Physical Education Health Fitness Christopher I). Mansfield Psychology David S. Manzi Physical Education JEI A i Class off 180 Seniors Steven Mastrangelo Business Brian C. Matthews Political Science Christopher David Mayhew Physical Education James J. McAleer Biology Valerie Ann McCarthy Health Fitness Elizabeth A. McClemens Elementary Physical Education B Julie Gustafson opping around campus in her purple Converse sneakers, a bright yellow Walkman in tow, Julie “Jools Gustafson was a visible figure on campus. She gained her notoriety as Editor-in-Chicf of the Student newspaper for three years and as Vice President of Student Affairs for the Student Government. A graduate of Conard High School, West Hartford. Jools majored in English. The winner of the English Speaking Union of Pioneer Valley Essay Contest and the recipient of the Parents' Association Achievement Award, Jools plans to teach English after graduation, and to be a freelance writer. A former member of the Women's Varsity Soccer Team, Jools has been employed as an editorial assistant in the College's Public Relations Office since 1986. She appeared in the 1988 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. A unique individual, Jools will be missed. Most people will remember her for her neverending expeditions, pranks, and her ability to tell wild stories. Diane E. McDonough Cheryl A. McGibbon Cheryl R. McGibbon Pamela Kathleen McGill Sean McGough Psychology Health Fitness Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Martha Ann McKee Brian P. McLaughin Christine Elizabeth Sheryl Lee Megnin James R. Mercer IV Physical Education Physical Education McNamara Physical Education Physical Education Elementary Education Lisa Michiewlh Daniel Kent Miller Paula A. Miller Tracy A. Milne Celest Therese Morin Health Fitness English Business Psychology Psychology Karen E. Morse Daniel II. Moskowitz Smith S. Mown Kelly J. Mullen Catherine E. Mullooly Business Business Management Physical Education Recreation Management Cardiac Rehabilitation 4 wmmmmmjmmmmmmwmm Seniors 181 Edward G. Murray Mark D. Murray General Studies Rehabilitation Gregg S. Muscarella Frank Ralph Naples Elisa “Pokey” Nardone Physical Education Physical Education Therapeutic Recreation Rebecca Jane Nault Joseph P. Nemchek Political Science Business Jill E. Newman Kara Lynn Nightingale Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Elizabeth A. Noll Susan A. Norkus Rehabilitation Athletic Training Class ©5 182 Seniors Lynne Norris Physical Therapy Amy Novae Dominic M. Novae Psycholog}' Health Fitness Timothy O’Brien Physical Education Michael William Notorangelo Health Fitness Ellen O'Connor Kristine Osborne Lisa A. Ostrander Melissa J. Oullette Elementary Physical Elementary Education Psychology Business Education Karen Bernadette Michelle Jean Patten Kristin M. Pebley Lisa N. Peckam Pagnano Computer Graphics Psychology English Health Fitness Physical Education Timothy S. Pederson Physical Therapy Richard John Perrotti A.U.L Robert Joseph Perrotti Business Christopher D. Perry Physical Education Seniors 183 Stacey A. Phillips Physical Education Andrew Charles Plaisted Physical Education I.co Podolske Physical Education Mark Poirier David L. Poole Ellen M. Price Health Service Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Therapy Keith A. Puglisi Rehabilitation l.inda M. Punt Physical Therapy Peter Sebastian Quinlan Business Barbara Ann Quinn Physical Education Mathematics Diane M. Rabtoy Medical Therapeu tic Rehabilitation Alvaro Ramirez l.inda Ann Randall Amee Redway Christine M. Reilly Julie Ann Reilly General Studies Health Fitness Psychology Athletic Training Class ©t 184 Seniors Sherri P. Richman Physical Education Heidi E. Rist Physical Education Jane I.ouise Robertson Health Fitness Keith W. Robertson Rehabilitation Lisa Anne Robinson Business Management James G. Ronai William T. Ronk Physical Therapy Physical Education Beth A. Rooney Tina Marie Rossini Louis Guy Rubino Rehabilitation Health Fitness Health Fitness Susie Baschwitz S k_ usic Baschwitz. also known as Mrs. B.. is the unsung hero of the Student Activities Office. Always smiling and laughing. Mrs. B. is forever ready and waiting to help students out — regardless of how very busy she always is. Juggling the complex demands of every club and student organization on campus, Mrs. B docs not miss a trick. She knows everyone on campus, yet she is humble about her popularity. Often times. Mrs. B will keep clubs from sinking through her bookkeeping expertise. She never runs out of kind things to say. and her happy outlook reminds people that “misery is optional”!! Loved by everyone. Mrs. B was like a mother to many seniors. Quite frankly. Susie Baschwitz should be canonized a saint. Thank you Mrs. B. I.ee Anne Sandlin Kristi I-cc Sa age Christopher D. Sawyer I.oriann Jean Marie Psychology Physical Education Physical Education Sbracci Health Education Meme Scull) Deborah M. Schenck William S. Schneider William F. Shuldt Teacher Education Biology Health Education Physical Education Rehabilitation Peter J. Scanlon Health Sen-ice Administration Christopher S. Seibel Psychology Margi Ann Skloff Jamie L. Slaughter Julian Datid Smith Kristen N. Smith Scott D. Smith Rehabilitation Athletic Training Health Math Computer Science Sports Biology Health Sen-ice Administration Fitness Michael Smurro Stephen P. Snow Athletic Training Health Interdisciplinary Studies Fitness John Paul Souza Business Ronald M. Spindle Deborah L. Stalb General Studies Rehabilitation 186 Seniors Virginia M. Stewart Physical Therapy Scott E. Stillwell Business Tamra Marie Stokes Sports Biology Mary E. Stone Psychology Soclology Laurie Stothers Elementary Education Bonnie Suydam Recreation Management Anna Swiader Ml Tami Szydlo John M. Sylvia Business Christine Szarka Sociology Edward Paul Tantorski Physical Therapy Mary Elizabeth Teixeira Business Management Thomas M. Theroux Health Fitness Gregory T. Thielman Rehabilitation Barbara S. Thompson Health Fitness Yasenka Veronique Timp Health Fitness Diana E. Tosca Physical Education Athletic Training Caroline Trainor Recreation Nancy Traggio Amy Jacqueline Traut Physical Education Psychology V «- . • - . . V , ■ Seniors 187 Dancll Trinceri Rehabilitation Bruce Joseph Troy Constance Ann Tuichin Randy S. Turer Matthew Clark Tyson Health Fitness Rehabilitation Health Fitness Health Fitness Mark Uriage Yvette M. Y'adnais Darcy Vanderbie Marie Elena Vitale Euann Vivianni Health Fitness Art Management Physical Therapy!Psychology Rehabllitation Special Health Fitness Education David Yorzyk 1966-1985 hile I move on I sit and wonder, where is your smile in the midst of our laughter? The memories of times we’ve shared, late night walks and talks, of dreams we thought we would always hold near. As roommates and teammates it didn't compare, it was a special friendship that would never tear. Then came our summer of '85. suddenly your dreams ended, yet in my heart Dave. I keep them alive. The time of celebration is drawing near, but it’s hard to accept the end without you here. So with these words I say good bye, not only to our classmates, but to you David Y. 1 love You. Your roommate — And Friend, JF.B BARTOW Thanks E.M. O ss ©f 188 Seniors Bradley W. Wall Biology Todd Waltsak Biology Amy E. Watson Deborah L. Weaving I.auren Michelle Webster Business English Rehabilitation Elementary Physical Education Lisa Weinstein Eric S. Weiskopf Michael Francis Ian O. Welsh Daniel Robert Whitney Rehabilitation Health Fitness Wellington Business Business Business Christa D. Williams Medical Rehabilitation Biology Scott David Wissel History Anny Hun Kuen Wong Laboratory Science Medical Technology Sandra Lee Yagielowicz Health Fitness Beth M. Young Elementary Education Leslie S. Youngblood Physical Education Seniors 189 The class of 1988 Executive Board Presents: Senior Week Senior Pub Night Last Words War Eagles... Sport LeMans... The Well... Todd... Bill... Chip... Matt... Forbes... Scott G— T. Dow... J.C-Perry ... Quincy ... Scott I-Dave D-Roy ... Greg ... Mike ... Ed Kirschcr... Vi Way House ... S.M. Shannon’s ... Daves fun house room ... Bud Mobile ... Hitchhiking from Georgia ... Dennis Kirsche Dear Phi Beta O’s, It has been a great four years. Thanks for all the happy memo- ries. I will miss you all. Love, Kathi Stephen Smith I’m glad I met you! Girls, don't ever forget the Cliftwood house. — Sparky To the S.C. Gym Teams: You’re The Best. Let’s kick some butt next year at Nationals. 1 Always — Eric Weiskopf Senior Picnic Mark, Thanks for always cheering me up when I'm down and always being there for me. I've had a lot of good times with you and I look forward to a lot more. “I’ve had the time of my life and I owe it all to you.” Love ya Always! Karen Christine, Margi, Audrey, Paula. Jamie, Can you believe how fast four years went? Boy. we sure did have a lot of fun. I’ll never forget any of you. You’re the best friends anyone could ask for! Let’s always keep in touch. Love. Karen Last Words Chicken Wings. Way to go team; three years in a row! You guys are great and I’ll miss you! We’ve had a lot of fun these past four years and I’ll never forget the ’’boot’’ award! Love, Your Manager Senior Picnic Last Words Friends we’ve made these past four years. Good times we’ve had. and time filled with tears. Things we've done that others wouldn’t dare These arc the memories that we all share. Past times and Parties ... they’re gone for now. Gone like the wind as we take our final bow. Look to the future ... and smile at the past. Those memories of college will forever last! Cherish the moments spent with special friends, This is the happiness that never ends. Craziness, laughter, joy and sorrow. Remembered in our hearts as we reach toward tomorrow. This time is ours to strive and achieve. To accomplish the dreams in which we believe. There’s no turning back now, we have to go To find the place where our futures grow! Our life at Springfield we leave behind, But we keep the memories of the greatest kind! Never to be forgotten ... remembered as great ... The best class ever, the class of ’88! — Paula A. Miller TO MY DEAR FRIENDS (AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE), YOU'VE ALL TOUCHED MY LIFE IN YOUR OWN VERY SPECIAL WAYS! WE WILL ALWAYS BE CLOSE IN SPIRIT AND IN MIND, IF NOT IN BODY!! I LOVE YOU ... PAULA MILLER! Senior Picnic Senior Cruise Last Words Graduation’s here it went so fast, memories we have will always last. Relationships gained and friends were made, bonds were strengthened and paths were laid. In hopes that someday they'll meet again, the sooner the better but we don’t know when. But remember the good times and know with who. Keep those friends in mind but be willing to make new. — Kim Mackcdon Well I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Quitters never win and winners never quit ... I’m a winner.” — Tamra M. Stokes Tony — Thanks for loving me enough to make it through the past four years. I’ll love you always — Angc. Senior Cruise C.C. — You are the best roommate anyone could ask for. Thanks for being such a great friend. — Love, your other half — Ange. The more you love, the more you’ll find. That life is good. and friends arc kind ... For Only What We Give Away Enriches Us From Day to Day. H.S.R. - Stacie Goldsmith Senior Cruise Last Words Karen, It's been a great two years. You’ve always been there! Hope we have many more. LUV Mark Shannon Mom, Thanks for all your help through four years of college. I couldn’t have done it without you. Love. Mark Paula, To go through life without a true friend is to have missed one of the most satisfying of human experiences. Still, each day people live and die among strangers, alone, never having experienced a real friend. Thank you for being that friend to me. I Love You, Margi Baccalaureate Last Words Time to exit ... so many memories and one blur after another. Jules, Bethy and Tina — remember the good times because they're the only ones that matter. Bye Wanger I'll miss you. PHYVINC. Missouri and Ft. Lauderdale. Mary Montana and the girls, you play you pay — that’s what I say! Lots of love and luck always Mummas. 1 miss you Mom. And to the greatest person in the world who made this all possible, who stood by me through it all. and who means the world to me — DAD I LOVE YOU. - Mary E. Teixeira Mummas — Thanks for an awesome last semester and 4 great years! Mary Montana — Thanx for letting me be one of your sw inging Bitches! Hey venus — four yers togethr and still great friends. TINA — WAAHH! ILY — JBjr... I'll miss you Jenna phone. YBGURX2 ... ILY Mary Cheena ... What a long strange trip it's been... with my head held high, and a tear in my eye. I say goodbye SC. I’ll never forget the special friendships made, and those crazy times ... In Ft. Lauderdale, hey sucker, STY-U-KA. 363 Eastern, Football prac- tice. trainers banquet... and especially the past 2 years with my broomce (I’ll miss you). Finally, for the best 4 years of my life. I love and thank you. mom and dad Reilly. — Julie Ann Reilly Reception Reception Last Words As I embark on my next adventure In this journey called life I leave with no material possessions Just myself and a greater knowledge of what can be From previous experiences I have learned how to survive I have not learned how to live Exploring the depth of my mind I search for peace, solitude, serenity and meaning Enabling for the highest and deepest expression of my true self I will open up to all the wonderful things this world has to offer I will reflect back to it. the beauty and love that harbors within I will live with peace, love, vitality, power, abun- dance and joy I ask for nothing more But won't settle for anything less Along the way there will be many dctcrents; many struggles But just as the most amazing rainbow follows the ugliest storm Not until I face my darkest hour Will I really sec the light I travel alone, but only in the physical Thoughts and memories of friends and former loves remain with me Providing needed strength during my hardest times: weakest moments May my darkest hour, soon fall upon me — Name withheld upon request. Where's Honeysuckle Line, a cold hot tub, Theodores Coatroom. happy hour and coffee brandy. Dan put up the mailbox. Flipper's the underwear falling on you know who's head, calin’ hot chili, diabolical, promoting world peace, one rainy night at the Well, late night swimming and S.S. Arrest. Why is Chuck driving that taxi? You call each other baby. Northstar and the simple life is best, send us toilet paper, only two hours to Manchester!! We won't forget these crazy times! Sarah York Graduation Congratulations! Graduation “A Tribute To Mellon” On June 11, 1988, just 20 days after the class of '88 graduated from Springfield College, our dear friend Mary Ellen Welch passed away. She was the image of a modern day crusader. Suffering from bone cancer since November of 1982, Mary Ellen's spirits never diminished as she battled the disease until the end of her life. Although her right leg was am- putated six years ago, “Mellon remained an avid participant in athletics. Most extraordinary was her ability to remain a full fledged New Englander as she took to the ski slopes, coursing down the powdered mountains, smiling at on lookers who stopped to admire her style and grace. Mellon's personality was her greatest gift. Always smiling and laughing, no one would have ever known that she was suffering from bone cancer. Never com- plaining about the disease that slowly claimed her life, Mellon's healthy outlook on life carried her courageously from one day to the next. While at Springfield College she touched so many of our lives in her own special way. Because she was so sincerely modest, Mary Ellen Welch probably nev- er realized that she inspired mem- bers of the college family ranging from close friends to classmates, faculty to adminstrators. Wheth- er she was at a party, sitting in a class, shopping at a Benetton store, or just walking across cam- pus. Mellon inspired us to laugh longer, fight harder, and treasure the simple things in life. With the wonderful memories of Mellon's “spirit, mind, and body close to our hearts, the class of 1988 honors the memory of Mary Ellen Welch in hopes that her everlasting spirit will in- spire us throughout the rest of our lives. We love you Mellon! 206 Look into the mirror See what it reflects of the past. Cherished memories of special years Filled with smiles and laughter, Tears and frustration, Never far behind you. Look into your eyes, your soul, See what they say about you. Past years have molded and shaped you Into what you see. Now, look beyond the reflection, Into the depths of tomorrow. For each of us our future is Up to our creation. As the tassel is draped over the cap, And the gown is given the Final inspection, Look closely at the person cloaked in Black. Sparkling eyes shine back Brimming with memories, Self-satisfaction, Anticipation of tomorrow 9 207