Technical High School - Tech Tiger Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1985 volume:

CITIZENS VOTE TO BUILD NEW HIGH SCHOOL The issue of whether or not to build a new high school in Springfield has been a major concern of the city’s citizens for over a decade. However, in December, 1982, the voters voiced their opinion in a special referendum vote. As a result, Springfield will open the doors to a combined Classical Technical High School is September, (1986: 25 | | The Blunt Park site of the New High School Photo by Larry Grenier GRENIER PHOTOGRAPHERS CITY BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL Friday, December 9, 1983 my wo MAN HAIR AMOTHE SR eae t any oe mer se wea “THOMAS 4 us sons. - EL pANIeL CONE et okE ws Photo By Larry Grenier GRENIER PHOTOGRAPHERS Technical High School THE TIGER 53 Elliot Street 1985 Springfield, Massachusetts THE TIGER 1985 TABLE OF CONTENTS Activities Seniors Staff Underclassmen Sports Features Advertisements Theresa Barker Idalia Cintron Lisa Lincoln Mrs. Susan B. Metzidakis Editorial Advisor Mr. Larry Grenier Photographer Orlando Medina Cassandra Sterling Susan Young Mr. Michael J. Pieciak Business Advisor GRENIER’S: THE FAMILY OF PHOTOGRAPHERS DEDICATION Traditionally, the annual edition of THE TIGER is dedicated to those faculty members who have retired. This year’s book is dedicated to two fine gentlemen who served the city of Springfield and Technical High School well. Mr. Edward Mason, Head of the Physical Education Department, retired during the summer of 1984. A native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, he came to Massachusetts and graduated from Agawam High School in 1942. At Agawam, he was an outstanding athlete. He was named All Western Mass. in Football and Baseball (catcher). Mr. Mason went on to college football at Villanova before serving in action in the Pacific during World War Il. He returned to play quarterback at Springfield College, where coach Ossie Solem said, ‘‘He was the finest football player | have ever coached.’’ While at Springfield, he also was a wrestling champion. Mr. Mason received his degree in 1950, and he also received a Masters Degree from Springfield in 1960. From 1950 until 1959, the West Springfield Schools had the pleasure of having Mr. Mason as part of its system. While there, he coached several Western Mass. Championship Football teams. In 1957, his team competed in the Peanut Bowl in Georgia. In September, 1959 Mr. Mason became part of the Springfield School System. He was assigned to Technical High School, where he remained for 25 years. Mr. Mason has spent much of his time with his very close knit family. The Masons own and operate a summer camp for children, The Whately Day Camp. Mr. Mason also spends much time on his hobby of building and repairing with wood and metal. When he owned the historic Whately Inn, he completely restored the structure with wood from trees that he cut down from his Whately property. He sawed the trees into lumber with his saw mill, which he built on his property. He presently is building a home on property at his camp. He is enjoying his busy retirement with his hobbies, his wife, Mary, his five sons and his grandchildren. Mr. Mason is fondly remembered by his colleagues and by his former students as a warm, humorous and direct gentleman. We admired him while he was here, and, though we miss him very much, we wish him God speed. Mr. Frank Thornton, a member of our English Department, retired in September, 1984. Born in Holyoke, he graduated from Holyoke High School. A veteran, Mr. Thornton served in the Army (ours) in World War II for three and a half years. He was part of the combat action in the European Theator of Operations. Mr. Thornton returned to the U.S. and continued his education at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. A Masters degree was obtained at Westfield State College. Mr. Thornton often stated that his best friend was Adolf Hitler, without whom he could never have gone to college. (This refers to the Educational Benefits available to our Veterans through the G.I. Bill.) Mr. Thornton’s interest was in the field of Journalism. He held positions with the National Enquirer, with a Chicago based paper where he was a Police Reporter, and with the United States Armed Forces in Public Rela- tions for Network Radio in Vienna, Austria. Employed by the Springfield School System for twenty-three years, he taught at several schools before joining Tech’s English Department for eighteen years. Mr. Thornton also held a position in Public Relations at the School Department’s Central Office. Everyone’s PAL, Mr. Thornton will be remembered for his instantaneous wit and his anecdotes to fit any situation. He is enjoying his retirement and is pleased to have the opportunity to catch up on his hobby of collecting autographs and rare stamps. In December, 1984 when he dropped in for a visit, a student asked if he missed Tech. Mr. Thornton responded with approximately 30 seconds of his typical, uncontrollable laughter. Finally, he stopped, thought for a moment, and said, ‘‘Yes, | actually do!’’ Well, we miss you too, Thunder! May your retirement continue to be a happy one! ACTIVITIES Dsilene® CHEERLEADERS Front: Idalia Cintron, Melonie Brown, Lourdes Rios. Middle: Lynn Cole, Michelle Seabrooks, Captain Lillian Rosario, Doreen Malone, Carmen Andino. Top: Co-captain Darcia Milner. DRAMA CLUB Left Row: (front to back) Walleska Quinones, Michael Lyons, Tracy Beamon. Middle Row: (front to back) Nikki, Cassandra Sterling. Right Row: (front to back) Julio Rodriguez, Mrs. Moor- ehead, Miss Hallen. LUNCH AIDES Standing: Rafael Feliciano, Jorge Martinez, Kim Combes, Gregory Thomas, Shawntell Waldon, Joanna Medina, Mrs. Starnes, Head Cashier. Sitting: Cynthia Poole, Michelle Jones, Joan Sabourin, Luz Feliciano. Absent: Mrs. White, Assistant Head Cashier; Charles Harrison, Corey Bullock, Julie Matos, Peter Rios, Tu No Young, Kim Williams. OFFICE AIDES Standing: Sabrina Witherspoon, Theresa Barker, Sonia Brown, Tan- gela Jackson. Sitting: Lourdes Rios, Robert Sanderson. Absent: Jeff Hazzard, Robert Shays, Sandra Rol- dan, Linda Rios, Sally Nieves, Maya Thornton, Regina Jones. MATHLETES Brian Boulay, Patricia Wilkerson, Mr. Follett, Advisor. JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Patricia Wilkerson, a student at Technical High School, was the only Junior to qualify as a member of the National Honor Society. To become a member, a College Preparatory student must have a grade point average of 3.15 or above. Patricia holds an average of 3.75. T1 and T2 Students must have a grade point average of at least 2.8 and 2.45 re- spectively. Patricia has been a member of Mathletes during her Sophomore and Junior years and plans to main- tain membership during her Senior year. Outside of school she is an Assistant Vice President of Finance in Junior Achievement. Pat plans to attend a four-year college and then pursue graduate M Z ot a Ze SSS studies. The fields which hold her interest are Zoology and Veterinar- ian Science. She is interested in these fields because she loves ani- mals and sciences. May your dreams come true, Pa- tricia. We hope that you will be a member of the Senior National Hon- or Society. Susan Young 10 OCEANOGRAPHY CLUB Sitting: Sanders Ross, Roger Craig, Robin Paton, Curtis Nelson, Brian Boulay, Carlos Ramos. Standing: Jeffery McGovern, James Rivas, Antonio Valentini, George Sarkis, Jose Alvez, Dennis Riley, Wilfredo Ramos. STUDENT COUNCIL Left Row (Front to Back): Scott Thompson, Danita Har- grove, David Jadzinski, William Pope, Michelle Smith, Richard Cupillo. Middle Row (Front to Back): Carlos Ramos, Carmen Jones, Brian Boulay, Rafael Feliciano, Regina Jones, Kimberly Williams, Melonie Brown, Kim- berly Haywood. Right Row (Front to Back): Linda Rios, Richard Switzer, Mike Kuschka, Raymond Charest, Theresa Barker, Stephanie Myles, Tangela Jackson. THEIR DONATIONS SAVED LIVES On Wednesday, January 30, 1985, the Technical High School Student Council sponsored a Bloodmobile. A 1 tal of 95 pints was collected, com- ing very close to their goal of 106 9dints. The Council also expressed gratitude to the 42 students who wante J to donate blood, but were rejected because of high temperatures, low ii9n or low blood pressure. Special thanks to Mr. Figueredo, Ms. Hallen, ar d Mrs. Rannenberg, the three adults who donated. PUBLISHED AND PRINTED AT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Mr. DiDomenico Mrs. Heyl Mr. Wallace Mr. Forgue Printing Advisor Editorial Advisor Business Advisor Art Advisor Kenny Huddleston Assistant Editor Tina Valentine Editor Lynnette Nason Editorial Staff Tracy Davis Editorial Staff Dwayne Baidy Nelida Cruz Ivette Reyes Lancelot Watson Editorial Staff Business Staff Business Staff Business Staff 12 ® 8 @ Pd Mrs. Metzidakis Editorial Advisor YEARBOOK, 1985 Winkle WGI BG a Theresa Barker Idalia Cintron Lisa Lincoln 4 Cassandra Sterling Susan Young Mr. Pieciak Business Advisor 13 14 . T = - ASG ROTC 1984-85 On September 5, 1984, the ROTC started its 16th year at Technical High School. The ROTC started its second year of open enrollment with 40 students from Classical High School, 12 from the High School of Commerce, and 180 Tech students for a total enrollment of 232. This year’s program started without an old familiar face. Col. William Potter retired in June, 1984 after 12 years of outstanding service. Major Cyrus J. Merritt, a veteran of 21 years of military service, assumed the position of Air Science Instructor. Major Merritt comes to Tech as a veteran ROTC Instructor with previous service at Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, New York from 1976-79, and from Island Trees High School, Long Island, New York where he served from 1980-82. Major Merritt's military career spans 21 years of active duty. He served as a navigator from 1954-70, performing duties on board Cargo, Air Refueling, and Fighter Air Craft. He also served as a Weapons Systems Officer on board RF4C Air Craft in Viet Nam. While in Viet Nam, the Major was assigned to Headquarters 7th Air Force from 1967-68. The ROTC, as usual, had an ambitious program planned for the school year. On the weekend of the 22 of September, 40 cadets, along with Major Merritt and Chief Palmer, traveled to West Point, New York for a weekend of Leadership Training and Visitation of the U.S. Military Academy. The cadets stayed at the 5-Star Hotel at Stewart Field, Newburgh, New York. The cadets traveled to West Point on the Massachusetts National Guard Bus. They dined on Saturday and Sunday at the cadets’ Dining Hall-Washington Hall, and experienced helicopter flights up the Hudson Valley. On Sunday, 30 September, 190 cadets marched in their 1st parade of the year for Mayor Neal of Springfield - the Hungry Hill Parade. On 7 of October, 200 cadets proudly marched down the Main Street of Springfield in the Columbus Day Parade. On 30 of October, we held our 10th Annual Family Night, which was attended by over 200 family members and guests. The young cadets had the opportunity to present their families and friends to the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, the Principals from Technical High School, Classical High School, and the High School of Commerce, and the ROTC Instructors. The program, which lasted an hour and a half, was used for the instructors to brief the parents on what the ROTC program is about. On 11 of November, 180 proud cadets led the Springfield Veterans’ Day Parade Ceremonies, proudly marching through the torrential rain. After the parade, Chief Palmer and the Blue Bengals (male drill team-with Rifles) attended the first Veterans’ Day Luncheon at the Springfield Civic Center Exhibition Hall. The luncheon was attended by over 600 guests. This was the first luncheon sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, honoring the Veterans of America. The Blue Bengals performed much to the delight of the guests. On 18 of November, on a cold blustery Saturday, 160 cadets led the Peach Basket- Basketball Hall of Fame- Parade down Main Street. On 19 of November, the ROTC Color Guard presented the Colors before the NBA Basketball Game at the Civic Center. The 5,000 spectators gave arousing applause. On 26th of November, received a letter of appreciation from the office of the Mayor of Springfield for the ROTC’s participation in the dedication ceremonies for Omiskanoagwiak at Forest Park on November 18th. Our unit presented the Colors. The day after Thanksgiving (25 November), 80 cadets proudly participated in the 2nd Annual Balloon Parade. The cadets met the Chief at 5am and participated in the inflating of the gigantic Macy Parade-type Balloons. At 9am, several gigantic balloons were skillfully manipulated around street lights, stop lights, and under the Bay State West overpass to the delight of the large crowd. The highlight of the parade was the gigantic Elephant getting stuck underneath the overpass. After frantic efforts, much to the delight of the crowd, the bulky elephant finally slipped through the underpass. On 8th of December, the Drill Teams traveled to Tiverton, Rhode Island and participated in the 1st New England Regional Invitation Meet. The Male Drill Team with Rifles, the Blue Bengals, as usual, took 1st place. The Female Drill Team with Rifles, the Brandy Flames, and the Female Drill Team without Rifles, the Blue Angels, took 3rd place respectively. Major Sigfredo Chiclana took 3rd place in the Male IDR. On Friday evening, 11th of January 1985, the 11th Annual Military Ball was held at the Westover AFB Club. Two hundred cadets and guests had a splendid evening. The ball was attended by special guests: Superintendent of schools, and the Principals from Technical High School, Classical High School, and the High School of Commerce. Miss Military Ball and her court were: Myra Sanders, Tanya Gavin, and Kelly Gavin, all from Classical. On 19th of January, 1985, the Drill Teams traveled to Madison Park High School in Boston, Massachusetts and participated in the 2nd Invitational Meet. The Male Drill Team, the Blue Bengals under the leadership of Major Michael Maldonado, took 1st place, as usual. The Female Drill Team without Rifles, under the leadership of Major Danita Hargrove, were super. These Blue Angels consist of 7 freshman, 1 junior, and Danita. They performed near perfect. The Co-Ed Drill Team, the Blue Eagles, Under the leadership of Juan Gonzalez, won 1st place in the event. This is a new team and had been praticing only 10 days. It has 6 male and 6 female members. On 1st of February, 1985, at 1:45 p.m. in the Technical High School Gymnasium, the change of Command Ceremonies for the school year were held. Major Michael Maldonado assumed the Group Commander’s position from Victor Villafane. Major Victor Villafane was reassigned to duties of Chief of Staff of the ROTC. At the ceremonies, the Outstanding Cadets Awards for the 3rd marking period were presented to Robbin Jones, Richard Thomas, and Rose Watson. Thekey Officer and NCO personnel were promoted. Richard Thomas assumed the prestigious position of group Sgt. Major. Honored parents and school officials were in attendance. On 17th of February 1985, 40 cadets, accompanied by Chief Palmer and Mr. Dutkiewicz invaded the nation’s Capital on their Annual Washington Encampment. The week was spent visiting historical sites, touring the White House, and placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On 2nd of March 1985, the New England Regional 1985 Drill Team Championships were held in Billerica, Massachusetts. On Sunday, 17th of March 1985, 150 cadets marched the 2 42 mile St. Patrick's Day Parade before over 200,000 cheering spectators. For the 12th time, the ROTC has participated in the ceremonies in Holyoke, Massachusetts. On the first week of April, 125 cadets, under the leadership of Major Merritt and Chief Palmer spent a week at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey on their Annual McGuire Encampment. The cadets experienced a week of active Air Force duty. They received onsight briefings and orientation flights in the C141 Air Craft. During the encampment, the cadet officers and NCO’s were provided an opportunity to put their leadership instructions into service. In other words, the encampment was led and supervised by the cadet officers and NCO’s. On the 13th of May 1985, the 14th Annual ROTC Graduation Exercises were held in the Technical High School Auditorium. 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MS. 1.Q. MR. MS. TECH SPIRIT BEST NATURED MOST PLEASING SMILE HANDSOMEST PRETTIEST CLASS PRESSIMIST CLASS OPTIMIST SHYEST FRIENDLIEST BEST DRESSED BEST ALL AROUND BEST MUSICIANS ACTOR ACTRESS MOST ARTISTIC BEST ATHLETE CLASS COMICS CLASS CHATTERBOX MOST MISCHIEVOUS WOLF FLIRT MOST GULLIBLE CLASS COUPLE FAVORITE TEACHER FAVORITE RENDEZVOUS FAVORITE SONG SENIOR CLASS BALLOT 1985 CHRISTOPHER BAILEY MICHAEL KUSCHKA MICHAEL MALDONADO CARLOS RAMOS RICHARD SWITZER DAVID JANDZINSKI ISAAC CARABALLO ORLANDO MEDINA WitEIESPOPE SANDERS ROSS JUAN ECHOLS ANGEL VALLE ORLANDO MEDINA MARVIN COLEMAN LEON ROSSWESS ANGEL VALLE CARLOS RAMOS CHRISTOPHER BAILEY TIM CULHANE TRAVON MAYFIELD THOMAS WISEMAN KEVIN WAKEFIELD KEVIN LOCKETT JAIMIE COTTO and WANDA ROQUE MR. ROLAND MILLER Eee LEPHONE THE WORD IS OUT by GERMAINE STEWART LILLIAN ROSRIO NANCY ROQUE SUSAN YO UNG SUSAN YOUNG LILLIAN ROSARIO LILLIAN ROSARIO MICHELLE SMITH IDALIA CINTRON THERESA BARKER DANITA HARGROVE HARRIET LIZARDI LYNDA WENZEL IDALIA CINTRON LILLIAN ROSARIO YV Ene DILEON LYNDA WENZEL WANDA ROQUE LILLIAN ROSARIO MICHELLE SMITH LYNDA WENZEL KEARUN SMITH WILMA PEREZ LYNDA WENZEL MRS. MILDRED BAREND 30 WARNER ACHIEVEMENT The Charles F. Warner Achievement Medal is awarded each year to the senior girl and boy who exemplify the highest achievement in school citizenship, service, scholarship and character. The award has been presented annually since 1927 in honor of the first Principal of Technical High School. DANITA HARGROVE is the female recipient of this honor. The daughter of Mrs. Rose A. Stoner of 7 Lillian Street and Mr. Gamaliel Hargrove, Danita ranks seventh in the class of 210 members. Danita was a very active member of our student body. A three year member of ROTC, she was in its Drill Team for three years, served as a Commander for two years, as a Female Commander for a year, and as an Operation Officer for three years. She also was a two year member of Student Council at which time she participated in the Toys for Tots Campaign. Danita also served as Secre- tary of the Senior Class and as Corresponding Secretary for Student Council. Danita has been accepted at the University of Massachusetts. Her plan is to major in Computer Engineering. BRIAN BOULAY is the male Warner Medal recipient. The son of Mrs. Joanne S. Boulay of 150 Woodlawn Street and Mr. Victor Boulay, Brian ranks sixth in the Class of 1985. While at Tech, Brian participated in many activities and received numerous awards. Brian was a two year member of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of Student Council. He served his Class as Treasurer in both his Junior and Senior years. During that same time frame, Brian served as a Student Representative to the School Committee and a Regional Representative for the Student Advisory Council. A three year member of Mathletes, Brian also was a member of Junior Achievement in grades 10 and 11 and took part in the Junior Leadership Institute at Western New England College during his Junior Year. This year he won first place in an essay contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. During the school year, Brian worked about ten hours a week at Parker Drug Store. Brian has been accepted at Norwich University. He will major in Engi- neering. The Students and Staff of Technical High School extend congratulations to Danita and to Brian as the 1985 winners of this great honor. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY __ The Technical High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1959, succeeding the former Pro Merito Society. Membership is based on scholarship and character. Since grades are cumulative, the average for the year determines eligibility. The advantage of belonging to the National Honor Society is the opportunity to win scholarship for college through competitive examination. Three year Honor members are awarded a certificate, a pin, and a gold tassel to wear on their caps at graduation. Thomas Aiken Brian Boulay Kevin Carpenter Alfred Colonna Michael Maldonado Silverio Pacifico Carlos Ramos Scott Thompson Steven Wyman 31 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Jose Villenueva Michelle Smith Danita Hargrove Michael Kuschka President Vice President Secretary Treasurer STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS Theresa Barker Brian Boulay David Jandzinski Willie Pope Carlos Ramos Richard Switzer Mr. Belhumeur Miss Cormack Mrs. Giacomoni Mr. Miller 32 Roger Abbott Carmen Andino Wanda Arrington 34 EN Timothy Belbin Willie Brown Denise Banks Clarence Blakley Winsome Brown Darlene Cage Druesilla Brown Juanita Carabello Kevin Carpenter Isaac Caraballo Fernando Chavez John Chavis Sigfredo Chiclana Alfred Colonna Idalia Cintron Sonia Claudio 36 Marvin Coleman Russell Dailey Carlton Cook Virginia D’ Ascoli Willard Davis Jose Cortez Tim Culhane Mark Descoteaux Yvette Dillon Paul Dorn Michael Duchesne Juan Echols Juan Espinosa Ramon Feliciano Jacqueline Flowers Theresa Foote 38 Dennis Forbes Lisa Gadsden Juan Gonzalez Hardrick Fountain Jaime Garaffa Ruth Gonzalez Tony Goad Theresa Hardrick Carmen Garcia Iris Gonzalez Danita Hargrove Elizabeth Harris Darry Holliday Charlie Holmes Alfred Housey Vincent lennaco Rene 40 Lance lvery David Jandzinski Lisa Jenkins Tim Johnson NN Troy Johnson Michelle Richard Jones Robbin Jones Roberta Jones Michael Kuschka Kenneth Lasseter Gina Lavender Lisa Lincoln Harriet Lizardi Kevin Lockett Jose Madera Luis Madera Michael Maldonado No Robin Martin Benjamin Martinez Jose Martinez Juan Martinez Orestes Martori Iris Matta Christine McGovern Joseph Mclver Clyde Mayfield Orlando Medina Ana Melendez Darcia Milner Mark Moran Chrys Mosier Clifford Nason Sandra Nieves Sonya Nieves David Ocasio Renaldo Ortiz Karen Paquin Gregory Pagan ITIClO Silverio Pac ta Pacheco Sar Wilma Perez Darnell Pearson Robin Paton Walter Paskins Wayne Power Powell Clarice ie Pope W Renee Pina 44 Carlos Ramos Richard Ramsey Herschelle Reaves David Rodriquez Isabelo Rodriguez Sandra Roldan Benito Roman Nancy Roque Roque — CELLS ew Lillian Rosario Sanders Ross Leon Roswess 1 Joan Sabourin Donald Sanderson ey Salvatore Santaniello Elba Santiago 46 Gloria Santiago Maribel Santiago Alice Scott Derek Shaver Gregory Singleton Kearun Smith Michelle Smith Cassandra Sterling 48 Richard Switzer Steven Szafran Scott Thompson David Torres Hector Torres Teinna Troy Robert Tucker Angel Valle Nancy Vicente Victor Villafane Jose Villanueva Kevin Wakefield Louis Walker Kim Wallace Lancelot Watson Linneth Watson Roselyn Watson Wayne Wells 50 David Wenzel Joseph Williams Yvette Wilson Lynda Wenzel Karen Williams Alvin Woods Reggie Whitley Nathan Wilson Stephen Wyman Renee Wilson Susan Young SCHOOL SONG Cheer, cheer, cheer for Tech With her royal banners flying. Cheer, cheer, cheer for Tech! We're the team that is Supreme! Loud ow praises sing, we will ever loyal be. So let your voices ring for the Tiger Team! Tech Hot (Rah Rah!) We are on our way! Cl Tech High (Rah! Rah!) We n wie. today! — Rah! Rah! Sis-Boom-B (Repea t First Six ne 52 ROGER ABBOTT 857 Belmont Avenue Technical 1 ROTC 2,3,4; Rocketry Club 4; Track 3; Math- letes 4. Ambition: Green Beret THOMAS WAYNE AIKEN 65 Price Street College Preparatory AFROTC 2,3,4; Male Drill Team with Rifles 3; Drum Corps 2; R.O.T.C. Chorus; Track and Field 4; National Honor Society 4. Ambition: Aerospace Engineer ® MARVIN ANDERSON 110 St. James Avenue Technical 2 Cross Country 1; Wrestling 4. Ambition: Ser- vice CARMEN ANDINO 125 Maynard Street Technical 2 Cheerleader 4. Ambition: Air Force WANDA G. ARRINGTON 68 Oak Grove Avenue Occupational Education Ambition: Business YVONNE ARRINGTON 25 Alden Street Technical 2 Track 2,3; Office Aide. Ambition: College EARL BAIDY 57 Dexter Street College Preparatory Cross Country 2,3; Wrestling 3,4. JAIMAE BAIDY 87 Orchard Street Technical 1 Ambition: Nurse CHRISTOPHER BAILEY 113 Norfolk Street College Preparatory Basketball 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Hotel Manage- ment. EMORY BARFIELD 24 Alden Street Technical 2 ROTC 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3; Football 2,3. Ambition: Service THERESA L. BARKER 133 Garvey Drive College Preparatory Yearbook 3,4; Student Council 4; Office Aide 2; ‘Voice of Democracy’’ Award 3. TIMOTHY J. BELBIN 38 Forest Street Technical 1 Tech News 3; Office Aide 2; Swimming 2,3; Baseball 3. Ambition: Fire Fighter TRACY ALLEN BENNEFIELD 119’ Massachusetts Avenue College Preparatory Drama 2; Basketball 2; Football 2,3,4. Ambi- tion: Engineer DRUESILLA BROWN 30 Leland Drive Technical 2 Ambition: Cosmetologist WILLIAM MARVIN BROWN, JR. 83 Walnut Street Technical 1 Ambition: Data Processor BRIAN BOULAY 150 Woodlawn Street College Preparatory Student Council 2,3,4; Student Council Trea- surer 4; Class Treasurer 3; Student Advisory Board 3,4; Regional Student Advisory Coun- cil 3,4; Mathletes 2,3,4; Junior Leadership Institute 3; Junior Achievement 2,3,4; Office Aide 2; Toys for Tots 3,4. Ambition: Nuclear Engineer. DARLENE CAGE 90 Buckingham Street Technical 2 ROTC 1. Ambition: Nurse ISAAC CARABALLO 49 Washburn Street Technical 2 Baseball 2,3,4; Cross Country 3; Graphics Arts Service 3,4. Ambition: Baseball Player JUANITA CARABALLO 492 Liberty Street Technical 2 Softball 3,4. Ambition: Air Force KEVIN J. CARPENTER 220 White Street College Preparatory National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Leader- ship Institute 3; W. Mass. Home Show 3. Ambition: Social Services JOHN DARRIN CHAVIS 247 Eastern Avenue Technical 2 R.O.T.C. 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,4; Wrestling 1,4; Office Aide 2. Ambition: Computer Science FERNANDO P. CHAVEZ 85 Prospect Street Technical 1 Wrestling 1,2; Soccer 2,3; Baseball 2,3; Medical Careers 2. Ambition: Business. SIGFREDO CHICLANA 322 Dickinson Street College Preparatory R.O.T.C. 2,3,4; Drill Teams and Color Guard 3,4; J.A. 3,4; Yearbook 3; Baseball 2. IDALIA CINTRON 47 Newland Street College Preparatory R.O.T.C. 1,2,3; Drill Team Without Rifles 1; Drill Team With Rifles 2; Student Council 2,3; Vice President 2; Cheerleading 3,4; Year- book 3,4; Toys for Tots 2; City-wide Atten- dance Policy Board 2. Ambition: Fashion Merchandizing SONIA A. CLAUDIO 26 Niagra Street Technical 2 Ambition: Travel Agent ALFRED H. COLONNA, JR. 46 Margerie Street College Preparatory R.O.T.C. 2,3,4; R.O.T.C. Rocketry Club 2; R.O.T.C. Administration Officer 4; Tennis 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Air Force Association Award 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students Award 4. Ambition: Air Force Officer JOSE CORTEZ 1698 Dwight Street Cross Country JAIME COTTO 71 Prospect Street Technical 2 Football 3. Ambition: Police Officer NICHOLAS COTTO 17 Hebron Street Technical 2 CHARLES COVINGTON 111 Clifton Avenue Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 1,2,3; Assistance Drum Corp Com- mander 1,2,3; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Wres- tling 1,2,3,4; Track and Field 1,2,3,4; J.A. 1,2; Football 1. Ambition: Architectural Engi- neer MIGUEL A. CUADRADO JR. 126 Amherst Street Ambition: Police Officer TIMOTHY JOHN CULHANE 62 Massasoit Street Technical 1 Vice President 3; Student Council 1,2,3; Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Winter Track 1; Swimming 2,3; Office Aide 1; Toys for Tots 1,2,3,4. Ambition: Medical Career RUSSELL E. DAILEY 97 Wellington Street Technical 2 VIRGINIA D’ASCOLI 186 William Street TEEP. Ambition: Cosmetologist WILLARD CRAIG DAVIS 27 Marlborough Street Technical 2 Basketball 2; Football 2,3. MARK M. DESCOTEAUX 233 Greenaway Drive TEER ROTC 1; Blue Eagles Drill Team 2, ROTC Drum Corp. 3. Ambition: Chef YVETTE DELORES DILLON 128 Layzon Brothers Road (Indian Orchard Technical 1 Drama Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3. Ambition: Com- puter Programmer PAUL ALLEN DORN 51 Pembroke Street Technical 2 Ambition: Work GEOFFREY DOWNS eee eee oe ee 60 Littleton Street Ambition: Mechanic MICHAEL DUCHESNE 196 Corona Street Technical 1 Office Aide 1,2. Ambition: Enjoy life. JUAN M. ECHOLS 1067 Worcester Street (Indian Orchard) Technical 1 Basketball 3. Ambition: Air Force. JAVIER ENRIQUEZ 71 James Street Technical 2 Commerce Transfer. Ambition: Fashion De- signer JACQUELINE TAWANNA FLOWERS 200 Quincy Street Technical 1 Ambition: Cruise Social Director TERESA ANN FOOTE 89 Walnut Street Technical 2 Ambition: Electronics Engineer HARDRICK LAVAN FOUNTAIN, II 38 Kingoke Lane College Preparatory Football 2; Basketball 2; Upward Bound 1,2,3,4. CYNTHIA M. FRYAR 189 Maynard Street Technical 2 Basketball 3. LISA LASHAWN GADSDEN 61 Nelson Street Technical 2 ROTC 2,3,4; Softball 1. Ambition: Air Force Academy. CARMEN L. GARCIA 59 Cass Street Office Aide 4, ROTC-DRILL TEAM 1,2. Am- bition: Airline Stewardess. JOSEPH GINGRAS 76 Byers Street ROTC 1,2, Cross Country 1,2,4; Baseball 3,4. Ambition: Enjoy life and family. TONY GOAD 19 Laurel Street Technical 2 Ambition: Accountant RUTH GONZALEZ 113 Cedar Street Technical 2 MONIQUE DEANNA GREEN 66 Lawton Street Technical 2 Ambition: College PETER ANDREW HALL 11 Crystal Avenue College Preparatory Office Aide 2,3; Varsity Soccer 1;ROTC 1; W. Mass. Home Show 3. Ambition: Architect. THERESA A. HARDRICK 29 Clifford Street Technical 2 Lunchroom 2,3; Drama club 2,3. Ambition: Secretary ELIZABETH TERESSA HARRIS 83 Walnut Street Cheerleader 3; Drama club 3; Fashion Show 3; ROTC 3. Ambition: Enjoy life. RODNEY CHRISTOPHER HARRIS 42 Cornell Street ROTC 2,3,4; JV Basketball 2,3; Varsity Foot- ball 2,3,4. Ambition: Criminal Justice. DERRICK J. HATWOOD 60 Newhall Street Technical 2 JULIE MARIE HILL 93 Middlesex Street Technical 1 ROTC 2. Ambition: Fashion Merchandise DARRY HOLLIDAY 235 Pendleton Street CHARLES HOLMES 39 Windsor Street College Prepatory Wrestling 1,3,4; Cross Country 1,2. VINCENT JOSEPH IENNACO, JR. 204 Feltham Road College Prepatory ROTC 2,3,4. Ambition: Army Officer. DAVID JANDZINSKI 167 Woodcrest Road Technical 1 Homeroom Representative 2; ROTC 2,3, Sar- gent Major 3; ROTC Chorus 2,3; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Captain 4; Track Field 3,4; Student Council 4. Ambition: Civil Engineer. LISA S. JENKINS 37 Dorchester Street Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 1,2; Office Aide 3. Ambition: Pedia- trician TIMOTHY JOHNSON 593 Bay Street Football 3,4; Wrestling 3,4. Ambition: Col- lege TROY TYRONE JOHNSON 111 Mallowhill Road Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 2,3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Drama Club 2. Ambition: Policeman HARVIL O. JONES 283 Wilbraham Road R.O.T.C. 2,3,4; Male Drill Team 3,4; Drum Corp. 2; R.O.T.C. Chorus 3. Ambition: U.S. Marine Corps. MICHELLE JONES 246 Quincy Street Chorus 2; Basketball 2,3; Lunchroom Aide 3,4. Ambition: Special Education Teacher RICHARD JONES 601 Bay Street Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4. ROBBIN DANIEL JONES 104 Melrose Street Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 2,3,4; Color Guard 3; Chorus 2,3; Sgt. Major 3; Deputy Commander 4; Rocket- ry Club 3; R.O.T.C. National Award Sons of American Revolution 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Tech News 2,3; Football 3,4; Varsity Basketball 2,3,4; J.A. 2,3,4; National Scholar-Athletic Award 3. Ambition: Electrical Engineer. ROBERTA R. JONES 681 2 James Street Occupational Education Office Aide 2,3. Ambition: Computer Pro- grammer. MICHAEL KUSCHKA 34 Brewster Street Technical 2 Soccer 2; Swimming 2,3,4; Office Aide 3; ROTC 2,3,4; Senior Class Treasurer 4; Stu- dent Council 4. Ambition: Navy. KENNETH R. KYNARD 158 Bowles Street Technical 1 Baseball 2. Ambition: Professional Baseball Player. LISA MARIE LINCOLN 358 Walnut Street Technical 2 Yearbook 4. Ambition: Registered Nurse. MARY JANE LIZARDI 9 Massasoit Place College Preparatory ROTC 1,2. Ambition: Fashion Model. JOSE A. MADERA 2171 2 Tyler Street Technical 1 Ambition: Armed Services. MICHAEL JAMES MALDONADO 51 Washburn Street College Preparatory AFJROTC 1,2,3,4; Captain of the Male Drill Team with Rifles 2,3,4; Co-Ed Drill Team with Rifles 3; AFJROTC Colorguard 2,3,4; R.O.T.C. Commendation Medal 3; R.O.T.C. Chorus 3,4; Student Council Member 1,2,3; Class Representative 1,2,3; Toys for Tots 1,2; Mathletes 4; American Legion Scholas- tic Excellence Award 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students Award 4; Varsity Tennis Team 2,3; School Match Wits 1; National Honor Society 3,4, Operations Officer 3,4; Sergeant Major 2. Ambition: To Attend A U.S. Service Academy. ROBYN LOUELLA MARTIN 66 Clifton Avenue Occupational Education Orange Day 2,3; R.O.T.C. 2; Ambition: To Enjoy Life. BENJAMIN MARTINEZ 32 Orchard Street Technical 2 Ambition: Police Officer. JOSE E. MARTINEZ 66 Prospect Street Soccer 1; Baseball 1,2; ROTC 1. Re 54 LUZ MARTINEZ 81 Girard Avenue ORESTES O. MARTORI 15 Lafayette Street Technical 2 ROTC 2,3,4. Ambition: Air Force Officer. IRIS DELIA MATTA 175 Maple Street Occupational Education Basketball 2. Ambition: Photographer CLYDE TRAVON MAYFIELD 137 Albemarle Street College Prepatory Technical News 3; Junior Achievements 2: Candidate for Who’s Who 4; Track and Field 2; ROTC 2,3,4; Color Guard 3,4, Rocketry Club 3,4, Personnel Officer 4; ROTC Chorus 2,3; Comptroller NCO 3; Project Adventures 3. Ambition: Air Force Academy. CHRISTINE M. McGOVERN 272 Carew Street JOSEPH L. MCIVER, JR. 29-A Central Street College Prepatory Football 3,4, Drama 2, ROTC 2,3,4, Office AIDE 3. Ambition: Computer Science. ORLANDO MEDINA 546 Chestnut Street Technical 1 Baseball 3; Yearbook 4; ROTC 2,3,4: ROTC Colorguard 3,4; Ambition: Architect. ANNA MELENDEZ 134 Washburn Street Technical 2 Lunchroom 3. Ambition: College DARCIA G. MILNER 251 Quincy Street Technical 2 Cheerleader 3,4; Yearbook 2. Ambition: So- cial Services. MARK L. MORAN 206 White Street Technical 1 Wrestling 1, Soccer 3,4. Ambition: Carpen- ter. CHRYS MOSIER 90 Leavitt Street Technical 1 Ambition: Veterinarian GEORGE NASH CLIFFORD NASON 28 Eloise Street Technical 1 Yearbook 2, Swimming 2,3, Football 3. Am- bition: Mechanic. SANDRA EVETTE NIEVES 18 Montpelier Street Technical 2 Ambition: Social Worker SONIA NIEVES 119 Massasoit Street Technical 2 Ambition: College DAVID F. OCASIO 135 Riverside Road Technical 2 Track Team 2. Ambition: Travel. NATHANIEL PACE 37 Moxon Street (INDIAN ORCHARD) Technical 2 Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Mixer 3,4. Ambition: Officer in Army. SILVERIO PACIFICO 65 Darling Street (Indian Orchard) Technical 1 Ambition: Engineer WALTER STEWART PASKINS, JR. 203 Marion Street Technical 1 ROTC 2,3. Ambition: Armed Forces. ROBIN LAURINE PATON 22 Layzon Bros. Road (Indian Orchard) Technical 2 Ambition: To be happy. KAREN A. PAQUIN 116 Fort Pleasant Avenue Technical 1 Ambition: Have nice home. DARNELL PEARSON 132 Johnson Street Technical 1 Basketball 3, Football 2. Ambition: Basket- ball Player BRENDA PENALBERT 81 Girard Avenue Technical 2 Softball 2,3,4. Ambition: Model. RENEE M. PINA 205 d Hickory Street Technical 2 Ambition: Model WILLIE POPE 101 Wellington Street Technical 1 Football 2,3; Wrestling 3; Student Council 4; ROTC 2,3,4; Junior Achievement 3. Ambi- tion: Physical Therapist. CLARICE V. POWELL 48 Grove Street Technical 2 WAYNE A. POWER 160 Wellington Street Technical 2 Soccer 3,4. Ambition: Computer Field. PETER RACINE 7 Coral Road Technical 2 WILFREDO RAMOS 77 Clayton Street Technical 2 ROTC 2,3,4. Ambition: Electrician. RICHARD RAMSEY 479 Central Street Technical 2 Football 4; Basketball 4. Ambition: Be Suc- cessful. MONICA E. RICHARDSON 235 Breckwood Boulevard Technical 2 LOURDES RIOS 2905 Main Street Technical 2 Office Aide 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4. Ambition: Stewardess ANGEL JOSE RIVERA 46 Massasoit Street Technical 2 Baseball 2,3; Cross Country 3. Ambition: Po- liceman DAVID RODRIGUEZ 53 Washburn Street Technical 2 SANDRA ROLDAN 60 Worchester Avenue Technical 2 Office Aide 4. Ambition: Exterior Designer BENITO ROMAN 633 Chestnut Street Technical 1 ROTC 3,4. Ambition: Travel to Orient. NANCY ROQUE 33 Orchard Street College Preparatory Student Council 2,3; Class President 2,3; Honor Society 3; ROTC 1,2,3; Drill Team 1,2,3. Ambition: College. WANDA ROQUE 33 Orchard Street College Preparatory Honor Society 3. Ambition: Beautician. ALBERTO ROSADO 104 Rowland Street Technical 2 Wrestling 4. LILLIAN EVETTE ROSARIO 104 Stafford Street Technical 2 Drama Club 1; SWIMMING 1; Softball 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Drill Team 3; ROTC 2,3,4; Office aide 1,4. Ambition: Navy. MIGUEL A. ROSARIO 146 Northhampton Avenue Technical 2 Baseball 2,3; Print Shop 4; ROTC 2,3. Ambi- tion: Policeman. SANDERS N. ROSS, JR. 15 Cortland Street Technical 1 ROTC 2,3,4; Drum Corp 2,3,4; Drum Corp Commander 3,4; Football 3; Track Field 2; Technical News 2; Junior Achievement 2,3. Ambition: Computer Analyst LEON ANTHONY ROSWESS 131 Cambridge Street Technical 1 AFJROTC 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 3; Drum Corp 1,2,3,4; Football 1,3. Ambition: Computer Operator. JOAN MARIE SABOURIN 60 Scott Street College Preparatory R.O.T.C. 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Comptroller 3; Information Officer 3; J.A. 2; Cafeteria Aide 3,4. Ambition: Registered Nurse Military. DONALD SANDERSON 15 Grant Street Technical 1 Soccer 2,3,4. Ambition: Electronics Field. ELBA SANTIAGO 39 Bancroft Street Technical 2 Ambition: Housewife GLORIA SANTIAGO 47 Clyde Street Technical 2 Ambition: Police Academy. MARIBEL SANTIAGO 104 Lowell Street Technical 2 ALICE P . SCOTT 86c Hickory Street Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 2,3; Softball 2. Ambition: Air Force. PAUL W. SHAW 15 Overlea Drive Technical 2 Ambition: Pro Guitarist MYRON SHERMAN 38 Clarendon Street Technical 2 Ambition: Licensed Carpenter. MICHELLE SMITH 129 Eastern Avenue College Preparatory R.O.T.C. 2,3; Drill Team 3; Softball 1,2; Stu- dent Council 3,4; Vice President 4; Drama Club 1,2; Office Aide 2. Ambition: Police Woman. CASSANDRA JEAN STERLING 119 Fargo Street Drama Club 3,4; President 4; Fashion Design Award 3; Upward Bound 2,3,4; Yearbook 4. Ambition: Business. RICHARD A. SWITZER, JR. 38 Phillips Avenue Football 2,3; Track 2,3,4; Student Council 3.4; Yearbook 3; R.O.T.C. 2; JR. Leadership Program 3; Alpha Tiger Vice President 4. Ambition: 2nd Lt. in the Marine Military Po- lice. STEVEN MITCHELL SZAFRAN 27 Dineen Street Technical 1 R.O.T.C. 2; Baseball 2; Soccer 3. Ambition: Marine Corps. SCOTT THOMPSON 142 Penrose Street Technical 1 Yearbook 3; Drama club 2; Softball manager 3; ROTC 2,3,4, Rocketry club 2; Colorguard 3; Comptroller 4; Junior National Honor Soci- ety 3; National Honor Society 4; Student Council 3,4; Student Council Vice President 4; School Committee Representative 4. Am- bition: Electrical Engineer. DAVID V. TORRES 1267 Dwight Street Technical 2 ROTC 2,3; Ambition: AIR FORCE Aviator TEINNA M. TROY 2 Berrish Court Apartment number 302 Technical 2 Ambition: Airline Stewardess ROBERT L. TUCKER 31 Oak Grove Avenue Technical 2 ANGEL LUIS VALLE 19 Arch Street Technical 2 Drama Club 2,3,4; Toys for Tots 2; West Side Story 2; Hello Dolly 3; Greaser Day play 2; Tech News 3; Fashion design award 3; ROTC 2, Art project 2; Ambition: Fashion Designer NANCY LEE VINCENTE 247 Central Street Technical 2 Girls’ Basketball 2,3, AFJROTC 2,3,4. Ambi- tion: Navy KEVIN J. WAKEFIELD 102 Yale Street College Preparatory Cafeteria duty 2,3,4. Ambition: To be happy and healthy. KIM WALLACE 142 Sanderson Street Technical 2 Yearbook 3; Ambition: To have a good life. RAYMOND MELVYN WALLACE, JR. 89 Marlborough Street Technical 2 Baseball j.v. 2; Football 2,3; ROTC 2,3. Am- bition: Computer. BERLE WALTER 344 Berkshire Avenue JEFFREY E. WASHINGTON 87 Orchard Street Technical 1 Football 2,4. Ambition: Marines TAMMY WATERMAN 78 Johnson Street Technical 1 Office Aide 3. Ambition: Lawyer. LANCELOT V. WATSON 48 Carlisle Street Technical 1 Soccer 2,3,4; Tech News 4; Track 2. ROSELYN WATSON 150 Sanderson Street Occupational Education Office aid 2,3; J.A. 3; softball 1; Counseling aide 2,3. Ambition: Cosmetology. DAVID E. WENZEL 113 Knollwood Street Technical 1 Cross-Country 1,2,3; Track 1,2,4; Swimming 1,2; Toys for Tots 1,2; Student Council 1. Ambition: Lucrative Career. LYNDA A. WENZEL 113 Knollwood Street College Preparatory Drama 1,2; Girls’ Basketball Assistant Man- ager 1; Office Aide 1,2,3; Hello Dolly 3. Am- bition: Dance Instructor REGINALD WHITLEY 86 Edmund Wynne Circle Wrestling manager 1,2,3,4. STEVEN WILDE 266 Pearl Street Technical 2 AFJROTC 2,3,4; drill team 3,4; ROTC Chorus 3. Ambition: Marines. COLETTE WILLIAMS 60 Cortland Street Technical 2 JOSEPH W. WILLIAMS, JR. 165 Princeton Street College Preparatory Football 3; ROTC 2,3,4; drum corp 3,4. Am- bition: Doctor. KAREN MARIE WILLIAMS 965 Roosevelt Avenue College Preparatory Drama 2,3,4; soccer 4; Ambition: Psycholo- gist. NATHAN JAROME WILSON 801 Rifle Street Technical 2 J.V. Basketball 3,4. RENEE WILSON 100-B Hickory Street Technical 2 Ambition: Run my own bus iness. AL WOODS 169 Bristol Street Wrestling 2,3,4; ROTC 2; Ambition: Wrestling Coach. STEVEN M. WYMAN 53 Eloise Street Yearbook 3, Honor Society 2,3,4, Mathletes 3, Electronics Club 2,3, Soccer 2,3. Ambi- tion: Get PHD in Engineering. SUSAN KRISTEN YOUNG 67 Homestead Avenue College Preparatory Yearbook 4; mentor program 2,3,4; J.A. 2,3; Who's Who Candidate 4. Ambition: Psychol- ogist. 55 56 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHT-FIVE: TOM AIKEN leaves Mr. Erikson a collection of the latest narrow fashion ties. CARMEN ANDINO leaves saying good luck to Kearun Smith and Juan Echols and to all the incoming seniors. YVONNE ARRINGTON leaves the Spirit of ’85 with the Class of ’86. EARL BAIDY leaves Mrs. Howard hoping that she’ll never Rave another second period like ours. DENISE BANKS leaves Mrs. Howard still fussing at everyone in the Class of ’86. THERESA BARKER leaves Michelle wondering whether Mickey’s mad at her. TIMOTHY BELBIN leaves to Mrs. Howard the word “‘ain’t’”” and a special thank you to Miss Cormack for all of her help in getting him on the right track. BRIAN BOULAY leaves Mr. Snow saying, ‘Read my lips!’’ DARLENE CAGE leaves Felicia Daniels still walking the hall every fourth period. JUANITE CARABALLO leaves as Jay-Cee. JOSE CORTEZ leaves his books to Enid Santiago. JAIME COTTO leaves saying ‘| came to Tech liking Wanda Roque and am leaving Tech loving her.’’ CHARLES COVINGTON leaves Mr. Wallace saying ‘Calm down, CC” and Mr. Wright saying ‘‘Okay, people, let’s see daylight through the halls.”’ JOHN CHAVIS leaves all the underclassmen his grades. MIGUE CUADRADO leaves nothing. RUSSELL DAILEY leaves Shaggy saying ‘‘Get on the other team, Dailey.’’ VIRGINIA D’ASCOLI leaves Mrs. Barend ‘‘all the thanks in the world”. CRAIG DAVIS leaves Diana Banner thinking. MARK M. DESCOTEAUX leaves thanking Mr. Wright for letting him come back to Tech. YVETTE DILLON leaves memories of singing in the girls room with Eleanor Burris. PAUL DORN leaves Tech still without a white basketball player. MIKE (CLYDE) DUCHESNE leaves earth for his home world Krypton where he will be placed in the Phantom Zone and to Dave Chamberlain his book on How to be Somewhat Human. JAVIER ENRIQUEZ leaves Ruth Gonzalez a skipping diploma. HARDRICK L. FOUNTAIN leaves Rodney being the best athlete that ever took part in sports at Tech. LISA GADSDEN leaves Tech finally and with Sonja Brown in charge of the next senior class. IRIS GONZALEZ leaves Sonia half of her memories and keeps the other half. PETER HALL leaves Vincent lennaco to laugh in peace. RODNEY C. HARRIS leaves Hardrick being the best athlete that didn’t take part in sports at Tech. CHARLIE HOLMES leaves Mr. Wright saying ‘‘Let’s see daylight in the halls.’ MICHELLE JONES leaves Shawntell Waldon as the most popular girl in Tech’s Class of ’86. RICHARD (too-tall) JONES leaves some of the football players saying ‘‘ouch’’ from all those good sticks in practice. LISA LINCOLN leaves Mr. Singleton’s favorite sayings. ROBIN MARTIN leaves Tech finally and Mrs. Barend all the joy of missing Robin Martin and class mates of ’85. BENJAMIN MARTINEZ leaves the Class of ’86 with nice memories and hoping the Class of ’86 could be the best. JOSE MARTINEZ leaves Mr. Howie Burns his bad language. CLYDE TRAVON MAYFIELD leaves with his Jim Dandy theme saying “‘run that scoop, run that scoop, run it, run it!’’ JOSEPH McIVER leaves Curtis Nelson still trying to find a lady friend to get acquainted with. DARCIA MILNER leaves Tech with herself and the Wilson girls telling each other the latest. MARK MORAN leaves Mrs. Giacomoni someone new to bother her periods 3 and 4. CLIFFORD NASON leaves Tech, finally. DAVID OCASIO leaves conquering all socialist ideas and concepts. CLARICE POWELL leaves Martha Martinez her study habits and good attendance. HERSCHELLE L. REAVES leaves Tech finally, and in style. BENITO ROMAN leaves with the thought of what should be done to enrich our minds in many ways and looking at things in different ways. LILLIAN ROSARIO leaves Technical High School saying, ‘‘Angie and Mildred, take over my route.” SANDERS N. ROSS, JR. leaves telling Charles Covington to show up at the Y.M.C.A. if he wants to play basketball. JOAN MARIE SABOURIN leaves with fond memories of her four years at Technical High School. DONALD SANDERSON leaves Kate ten pounds of M M’s for next year’s shop class. GLORIA SANTIAGO leave Gloria and Lucy the best clown of Class of 85. MARIBEL SANTIAGO leaves with a message for Mrs. Gallagher thanking her for her help. KEARUN SMITH leaves Mrs. Budd, Mr. Joyal and Mr. Wright saying she doesn’t have a reputation for fighting. She has a reputation for defending herself. MICHELLE SMITH leaves Angie Nesmith a year’s supply of kleenex. CASSANDRA STERLING leaves Mr. Wright her d aily smile. RICHARD SWITZER, JR., leaves Tech to stand for a long time to come even though it has one more year. SCOTT THOMPSON leaves ‘‘Dimples D’’ to solve her own problems and C. Jones all his love to carry on the Class of ‘86. TEINNA TROY leaves Mr. Wright being nice and sweet and Mrs. Howard to continue being a good English teacher. ANGEL LUIS VALLE leaves Tech with lots of unforgettable memories and knowing that three of his best years were ‘spent here at Tech. ; NANCY VICENTE leaves Tech saying ‘| made it!”’ LOUIS WALKER leaves Tech without Sho-Down. LANCELOT V. WATSON leaves as a knight, always smiling, most of all, kind. LINNETH WATSON leaves with Ramon WAYNE WELLS leaves letting everybody know that he was here LYNDA WENZEL leaves Peter Hall and Chris Bailey in advanced chemistry calling Mr. Cummings ‘“‘Homeski’’. STEVEN WILDE leaves Major Merritt saying ‘‘Report’’. JOSEPH WILLIAMS leaves Curtis Nelson all blue light specials and his famous pair of billy bop jeans. SUSAN YOUNG leaves Patricia Wilkerson to become a cheerleader. The Class of ’85 leaves Tech with the best of luck in its short future. Class of 1985 58 MS. CELESTE BUDD-JACKSON ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL STAFF Administration MR. WILLARD J. WRIGHT PRINCIPAL MR. ROLAND R. JOYAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. Mildred Barend Mr. James Belhumeur Mr. Randolph Blatche Mr. Howard Burns Mr. Michael Burns Mathematics Mathematics Reading Aide Physical Education Mathematics Mrs. Patricia Cabana Mr. Emil Combs Mr. George Comer Dr. Kenneth Cook Miss Joan Cormack Secretary Mathematics Science Mathematics Guidance 59 Mr. Edward Cornine Mr. James Culver Mr. Robert Cummings Mr. Philip DeForge Mrs. Mary Donovan Custodian Reading Science Science Matron Mr. Robert Dooley Mr. Joseph Mr. John Donati Mr. Thomas Dunn Mr. Thaddeus Science DiDomenico Guidance History Dutkiewicz Industrial Arts History 60 Mr. Earl Erickson Mr. Albert Fabbre Mr. Enrique Figueredo Mr. Myron Follett Mr. Norman Forest History Transitional Physical Education Mathematics Science Mr. Donald Forgue Mr. Edward Galas Mrs. Ellen Gallagher Mrs. Laurie Giacomoni Miss Mary Goodwin Art Transitional Home Economics Mathematics Home Economics 61 Mr. William Goodwin Mrs. Rita Greenspan Mr. Donald Grimaldi Ms. Bettie Hallen Mrs. Virginia Heyl Industrial Arts Physical Education Science English Typing i Mr. William Hough Mrs. Barbara Howard Mr. William Jones Ms. Kathleen Kroll Mrs. Antonia Kuselias Science English Mathematics English Spanish eres 62 a p00 OL PLLA Mr. Michael Kuscio Mrs. Marilyn Levesque Custodian Mr. Martin McGrath Secretary Mr. Richard Melikian Major Cyrus Merritt Mathematics Music ROTC Mrs. Susan Metzidakis English Mr. Roland Miller History Mr. Gary Mindell Mr. Ralph Murphy Mrs. Rita O'Brien Health Home Economics Librarian 63 Sgt. Henry Palmer Mr. Michael Pieciak Mr. Leo Rioux Mr. George Sarkis Mr. Harry Setian ROTC History Adjustment Counselor Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Mr. Leonard Scott Mrs. Joyce Sicary Mr. John Singleton Mr. Russell Snow Mr. Tyrone Sullivan Custodian Transitional Guidance Science Physical Education Ms. Lori Tollin Mr. Norman Wallace Mrs. Brenda Whitley English Secretray CAMERA SHY: Mr. Joseph Ashe Occupational Education Counselor Dr. Raymond Beauregard Industrial Arts Mr. Thomas Boylan English Mr. Anthony Cavallo Basic Skills Mr. Delfo Forni English Mrs. Mary Harlamon Reading Aide Mr. Russell Illig Industrial Arts Ms. Patricia Kelly Speech Therapist Mr. Raymond Latham Basic Skills Ms. Laurie Malandrinos Learning Center Mrs. Agatha Moorehead Basic Skills Mr. Lawrence Shea English Mr. Alberto Zavala Learning Center 65 UNDERCLASSMEN SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS William Brown Linda Rios Junior Class Sophomore Class President President Melonie Brown Carmen Jones Kim Williams Junior Class Vice President Junior Class Secretary Junior Class Treasurer eee id j Regina Jones Kim Haywood Richard Cupillo Sophomore Class Vice President Sophomore Class Secretary Sophomore Class Treasurer 67 68 UNDERCLASSMEN ADVISORS Mrs. Kuselias Mr. Jones Junior Class Advisor Junior Class Advisor Dr. Beauregard Junior Class Auditor Mr. Donati Mrs. Gallagher Mr. Forgue Sophomore Class Advisor Sophomore Class Auditor Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Wallace Sophomore Class Advisor 101 STUDENT COUNCIL HOMEROOM MRS. BAREND: SEATED: Kim Haywood, Carmen Jones, Tangie Jackson. STANDING: William Brown, Stephanie Myles, Ray Charest. ABSENT: Kimberly Williams, Melonie Brown, Linda Rios, Regina Jones, Richard Cupillo, Rafael Feliciano. 107 GRADE 10 MR. SHEA: SEATED: Colin Harvey, Patrice Shider, Carmen Green, Jill Adkins, Robert Taylor, George Cayo. STANDING: Louis Hernandez, Donald Hastings, William Young, Leonard Bass, Demetrius Martin, Calvin James, Peter Nolin, Marcia Andino, Mark Thomas, Brian Fonville. 108 GRADE 10 MRS. GIACOMONI: SEATED: Robert Smith, Sandra Housey, Lydia Burgos, Joanna Medina, Rafael Feliciano, Richard Cupillo. STANDING: Jose Gomez, Bruce Gaines, William Muldrow, Michael Martin, Charles Polite, Juan Caraballo, Joaquin Quiles. ABSENT: Betsy Ortiz, Larry Finney, James Guzman, Bravlio Flores, Fred Bruce, George Narcisses, Joel Lewis, Steve Guerin, Antwain Bridges, Sharon Shaver, Sonjia Hassel, Theodore Cruz. 69 70 Wye (GlevANSI= SS) let DUTKIEWICZ: SEATED: Bryan Rose, Shukrallah Reissour, Tracy Dunston, Pamela Shays, Stephanie Harris, Doreen Valentine. STANDING: MR. DUTKIEWICZ, Gary Shainheit, Blanca Castro, Ruben Cortez, Jose Asia, Robert Lawson, Eric Garner, Jonathan Milanczuk, Ninalee Williams, Angela Ash. ABSENT: Monique Aaron. 118 GRADE 11 MRS. BUDD-JACKSON: SEATED: Dawn Griffith, Vicky Washington, Theresa Johnson, Cynthia Poole, Shantell Waldon, lvette Reyes, Mrs. BUDD- JACKSON, STANDING: James Rivera, Steve Nason, David Dix, Trevor Hicks, Michael Pace, Ricky Villegas, Manuel Baez, Brian Hunter. ABSENT: W. Quinones, Carlos Fuentes, W. Mitchell, L. Grimes, Ed Rodriquez, M. Northrup, C. Dunlap, Y. Turner, M. Jewell, P. Roberts. 201 GRADE 11 MR. FORNI: SEATED: Wanda Velasquez, Neomi Lopez, Tawana Banks, Allen Duke. STANDING: Angel Alicea, David Dickinson, Willard Spears, Kyle Bartos, Vance Rogers. ABSENT: Melvin Morales, Carlos Montes, Reynaldo Morales, Derek Lowe, Antoinette Linton, Reynaldo Reyes, Ed Levy, Terry Johnson, Ben Brantley, Wayne Lenny, Darcy Gardner, Cheryl Bress, Brian Baker. 203 GRADE 10 MRS. KUSELIAS: SEATED: Ivette Cruz, Iris Morales, Lee Tammy, Monica Jones, Patricia Shays, Ada Coffin. STANDING: Charles Jenkins, Jose Rivera, David Torre, Barry Butler, John Smith, Richard Parker, Nicol Doy, Darrew Juan, Micahel Flack, Angela Coleman. ABSENT: Raul Andino, Dianna Banner, James Brunson, Pedro Flores, Ramon Lopez. 206 GRADE 11 MR. FABBRE: SEATED: Pamela Kenney, Yvonne Cobham, Carol Bateman, Gregory Thomas, Etta Kelly, Kate Komala. STANDING: Daniel Lopez, DAvid Memdoza, Richard Stopa, Robert Bolden, Myron Harris, Chris Klien, MR. FABBRE. ABSENT: Dennis Carrington, Clarence Carter, Brad Culhane, Darren Hill, Kevin James, Bernie Johnson, James Mclver, Loren Perkins, Jeff Ranson, Santa Almador, Dessaline Evans, Laura Wells, Angela Wilson, Reginald Woodard, Jose Carrasquillo. 210 GRADE 9 MR. ERIKSON: SEATED: Peter Rios, Calvin Kelly, Rodolfo Espinosa, Jeanine St. Julian, Kim Bellefeville, Sarita Maldonado. STANDING: MR. ERIKSON, Duane Slater, Charles Armstrong, Robert Sanderson, Ron Moore, Kim Combs, Priscilla White. ABSENT: Yolanda Ruiz. va 213 GRADE 11 MR. BELHUMEUR: SEATED: Reynaldo Figueroa, Marvin White, Richard Callands, Burnus Baldwin, Rene Gilkes, Rita Wilde. STANDING: Parish Mitchell, Joe Morris, Edgar Gonzales, Angela Rosa, Brian McCullum, Randy Johnson, Robert Shays, Owen Clark, John Naylor, Walter Galbreath, David Naylor. ABSENT: David Shaw, Rusherna Dumpson, Tonya Bosworth, Russell Lawson, Ruby Cobbin, Alex Delivorias. 217 GRADE 10 MR. WALLACE: SEATED: Monica Grandy, Linda Rios, Anna Stellato, Janet Franklin, Luz Feleciano, Juan Hernandez. STANDING: Albert Nason, Fred Haith, Michael Jones, Yong No, Joe Branch, Todd Ward, Lorenzo Pooke, Eladio Torres, Felix Flores, Jesus Vega. ABSENT: Augustine Vega, Tonya Jackson, Alberto Roque, Leroy Wright, Roy Foster, Shawn Lee, John Jacobs, Deliz Peluyera, Thomas Jones, James Thomas, Michael Lowe, Lynn Rossmeisl. 219 GRADE 9 MR. COMBS: SEATED: Tyrone Baidy, Julie Matos, Johnny Scott, Tina Lamontagne, Kimberly King. STANDING: MR. COMBS, Robert Watson, Alexander Pantelopoulos, Randy Wills, Daniel Mercado, William Jones, John Renaud, Shawn Keynon, Lonnie Hill, Robert Gallishaw. ABSENT: Julio Rodriguez, Glenn Altro, Paul Baez, Michelle Ingram, Clara Lewis, Regina McCreary. 72 220 MIXED GRADE MAJOR MERRITT-SGT. PALMER: SEATED: Iris Gonzalez, Luz Mateo, Nancy Vicente, Juan Gonzalez, Zulma Morales, Joan Sabourin, Victor Villafane, Scott Thompson. STANDING: MAJOR MERRITT, Travon Mayfield, Sigfredo Chiclana, Steve Wilde, Robbin Jones, Michael Maldonado, Kenneth Lasseter, Thomas Aikens, Alfred Colonna, Robert Paskins, Juan Espinosa, Leon Roswess, SGT. PALMER. 224 GRADE 10 MR. MCGRATH: SEATED: Gilberto Cruz, Wendy Peacock, Maribel Rodriguez, Tracy Beamon, Van Solivan. STANDING: Rafael Casiano, Jeremey Fay, Jerrell Bailey, Steve Bergin. ABSENT: Mildred Cintron, Nelida Cruz, Charles Harrison, Regina Jones, Horace King, Joseph Perez, Mayra Espinosa, Virgil Gordon, Maribel Hernandez, Keith Leacock, Victor Callirgos, Carmen Bodziak. 225 GRADE 10 MR. JONES: SEATED: Gordon Collins, David Rolan, Vera Raymond, Jeannette Douglas, Zenaida Gonzales, Maria Espinosa. STANDING: Vahid Kiarash, Ralph Carter, Larry Mann, Gregory McCain, Andre Williams, Tyrone Nelson, Lee Figueroa. ABSENT: Karl Hill, Lionel Sands, Jose Santiago, Raymon Simmonds, Raul Torres, Darryl Warrick, Jacquline Bethea, Theresa Dempson, Nadine Harrison, Coretta Williams, Tonya Williams. 73 74 226 GRADE 10 MR. BURNS: SEATED: Miguel Adorno, Don Brace, Anthony Willis, Maurice Polite, Adam Torres, Anthony Anderson. STANDING: Aftab Miah, Felix Diaz, Stewart Wilkerson, Shawn Rogers, Nelson Torres, Dwayne Woods, Aristede Hill, Edward Maldonado.ABSENT: Arsenio Asorio, Enrique Chavez, Shawn Coffman, Doug Eddington, Leo Freeman, Troy May, Kenneth McDonald, Julio Ortiz, Trina Bright, Dawn Gladden, Evelyn Lopez, Rhonda Perryman, Toni Wallace. 228 GRADE 11 MR. DUNN: SEATED: Chere Westbrook, Alfredo Luciano, Tamera Scott, Luz Rivera, Edwin Gonzales, Mark Gomes. STANDING: Emery Gresham, Darell Davis, Raymond Ortiz, Anhdung Nguyen, Geraldo Burgos, Michael Cruz, Reinaldo Irizarry. ABSENT: Padro Torres, Angela Brown, Geraldine Dickey, Sean Dixon, Tim Grandy, Lisa Brown, Annmarie Lyas, Tracy Andrews, Dianna Maisonet, Primitivo Ortiz, Hector Rodriquez, Mark McKoy, Joseph Tydrowicz. 231 TRANSITIONAL CLASS MRS. SICARY: SEATED: Kelly Brown, Chery! James, James Nastanski, Millie Ramos, Richard McGrath, James Kalil, Annie Bell Willis, James Shea. STANDING: Laura Grondski, Michael Chmael, Carlos Bermudez, Lynne Walker, Michelle Clark, Juan Morales, Jose Menino, Henry Mclvery, Carlos Quintanal, Hector Alverez, Antonio Froneberger, Frankie Robinson, Reginald Whitley. ABSENT: James Duquette, Carlos Crespo, Lisette Moran, Estrella Guzman, William Racklffe. : ‘ Me 304 GRADE 9 MR. DEFORGE: SEATED: Carla Davis, Aizadeth Nieves, Diane Ortiz, Maya Thorton, Elizabeth Gust, Sabrina Witherspoon. STANDING: MR. DEFORGE, Wayne Snape, Coretta Davis, Steve Woods, Reggie Johnson, Ernesto Lopez, Gilberto Ortiz, William Alston, Mike Lyons, Nick Rodriquez, ABSENT: Steve Dyer, Robert Hamrick, Felicia Webster, Jan Harrington. 306 GRADE 10 MR. CUMMINGS: SEATED: Stewart Farmer, Clinton St. Peter, Andre Evans, Troy Thomas, Kevin Bennett, Jose Teixeira. STANDING: Jose Rosa, Benedicto Vargas, Marvin Richardson, Vernon Randolph, Roberto Cruz, Anibel Martinez, George Arroyo. ABSENT: Scott Cox, Petter Dunn, Tony Foster, Hector Gonzalez, Demetrius Jones, Kelvin May, Rico Swinton, Douglas Whittington, Darrin Love, Verley Bigelow, Jimmie Crapps, Robin Lopez. 309 GRADE 10 MR. COMER: SEATED: Marvin Dupree, Sean Seabrook, Iris Torres, Cheri Lombardi, Tonya Andrews, Marla Mclver. STANDING: Jose Diaz, Edwardo Martinez, Reinaldo Velasquez, Derek Suber, Jose Cruz. ABSENT: Calvin Anderson, Christopher Boivin, Anthony Cox, Lynanne Cole, Jose Cruz, Nell Manzi, Veronica McNair, Nancy Pagan, Juanita Sanchez, Sanora Enriquez, Duncan Smith, Michael Askew, Tyrone Bryant. 75 76 312 GRADE 11 MR. GRIMALDI: SEATED: Eduardo Rodriguez, Tony Riley, Curtis Nelson, Jefferey Hazzard, Reginald Smith. STANDING: Paul Salvas, Jose Villanueva, Karol Johnson, Shirley Shays, Adolph Manjou. ABSENT: April Sutton, Darryl Gordon, Calvin Cooper, Vincent Spagnola, Ramiro Torres, Marvin Richardson, Norberto Rivera, Jorge Martinez, Anthony Valderama. 314 MIXED GRADE Wie te | a SEATED: Lynette Nason, Tina Valentine. STANDING: Ken Huddleston, MRS. HEYL. ABSENT: Tracy Davis, Dwayne Baidy. 316 GRADE 11 DR. BEAUREGARD: SEATED: Victoria Lewis, Zaida Candanedo, Lesbia Marrero, Brenda Davis. STANDING: Donald Ward, Michael Oates, Dwayne Flemings, Marlon Washington, John Taylor, Chang Lee. ABSENT: Tim Culhane, Angel Flores, Chris Cutts, Shawn King, Walter Lysak, Charles Valentine, Doreen Malone, Luz Burgos. ss HEM ecw. 318 GRADE 11 MRS. GALLAGHER: SEATED: Felicia Daniels, Cheryl Gaboury, Wanda White, Michelle Seabrooks, Lamont Kedd, Carlos Morales. STANDING: Nancy DeLeon, Lue Lee, Eleanor Burris, Jeffery Howe, Patricia Wilkerson, Richard Thomas, MRS. GALLAGHER. ABSENT: Michael Cupillo, Timothy Hogan. ee 319 GRADE 11 MISS GOODWIN: SEATED: Monswell Williams, Maria Ramos, Saul Mattos. STANDING: Charlotte Norflet, David Palafox, David Quinones, Herman Henry. ABSENT: Michael Powers, Margarita Lopez, Shawana Goldson, Steven Barnes, Vdremus Covington, Miguel Malave, Nelson Perez, Rodney Willis. 322 GRADE 11-MRS. O'BRIEN: SEATED: Martha Martinez, Jeannette Vasquez. STANDING: Jose Ramos, Jose Feliciano, Zaide Soufane. ABSENT: Roy Van Horn, Ruben Reyes, Anthony Pearson, Al Maynard, Brian Mullen, Carlton Crudup, Daisy Morales, Denise Caraballo. Tih 328 GRADE 11 MR. HOUGH: SEATED: Katherine Shider, Teena Pilon, Maureen Talbot, Curtis Davis. STANDING: Jocephus Grant, Corey Bullock, Edwin Ocasio, Juan Lopez. ABSENT: Angela Nesmith, Ivette Cornist, Brian McCormick, James Keaton, Sonya Brown, Melvin Bacon, David Chamberland, Jewel Wiggins, Anthony Ferriera, Debra Williams. EW immense oe AHI AD 2 ° a “3 aseresaTn ent trtt RgRReeH EY HesRS9 82 Oe ee eeey, 79 SPORTS ee SLUGGERS AT SOFTBALL The 1984 Softball Team, lead by Captains Christine Nadeau and Lil- lian Rosario, spent the season grooming newcomers for seasons to come. The Tigers’ inexperience showed itself during the season. However, by season’s end, the Ti- gers were beginning to make a little noise. Newcomer Zulma Morales found a home at second base, as did Kim Haywood and Renee Gilkes in the outfield. Hopefully, next year’s team will show the efforts of the 1984 Tiger Softball Team. Coach Ty Sullivan Softball: Spring, 1984: Kneeling: Eve- lyn Cabrera, Lillian Rosario, Christine ° Nadeau, Jackie Ortiz, Betsy Mercado, Margarita Ortiz, Brenda Penalbert. Standing: Coach Sullivan, Renee Gilkes, Zulma Morales, Juanita Cara- ballo, Kim Haywood, Lesbia Morrero, Rosita Diaz, Eleanor Burris 81 SS SAE ee ome SG . . ic at ast: 4 . ss aS i eas ea a 82 soon | Yee 83 84 BURNS BELIEVES IN TIGER BASEBALL The 1983-84 Edition of Tech’s Baseball team finished with 3 wins and 11 losses. Despite its record, the Tigers were within striking distance of winning. Their victories were against Classical and West Springfield. Sen- ior leadership was provided by Don- ald Davis, Jose Bellavista, and Jorge Martinez. Underclassmen who did an outstanding job include Curtis Nel- son, Juan Caraballo, lsaac Caraballo and Fernando Chavez. Individual Baseball: Spring, 1984: Front Row: Donald Davis, Jorge Martinez, Danny Bellavista, Middle Row: Jaime Torres, Paul Manzi, Todd Culhane, Jeff DeMaio, Francisco Duncan, David Dickson. Back Row: Billy Rackliffe, Jose Rivera, Juan Gonzales, Issac Caraballo, Juan Caraballo, Fernando Chavez, Curtis Nelson, Eric Aguila, Joe Gingras, Don- ald Ward, Coach Burns. honors went to Junior Isaac Cara- ballo who was selected to First Team All Western Mass. in Center Field. Isaac batted .400 for the season. The Junior Varsity Squad was led by Ju- nior Tim Belbin who batted .400 for the season. With a good nucleus of the team returning, the outlook for the 1984-85 season looks bright. Coach Howie Burns SE Junior Varisty Baseball: Spring, 1984: Front Row: Thor Augustus, Lee Figueroa, Donald Ward, Anthony Willis. Middle Row: Jose Gomez, Orlando Medina, Joe Gingras, Jose Rivera. Back Row: Coach Ross, Tim Belbin, William Muldrow, Renaldo Morales, Dave Dickinson. SRS NS SO PERE lJ y i i 86 SENS ESE SEES EEK Pow . S OES 87 88 ose, FOOTBALL TEAM FALTERS, BUT TALENT IS EVIDENT After compiling a 10-7 record over the last two years, the 1984 Tiger Football Team fell on hard times. The 2 wins and 5 loss record of the Tigers was not a true indication of some of the talent the team possessed. This year’s team placed three of its mem- bers on the First Team All Kosior League. Those team members were Robbin Janes (Split End), Rod Harris (Defensive End), and Curtis Nelson (Defensive Halfback). Richard Jones was also selected to the Second Team All Kosior League as an Offen- sive Tackle. Other outstanding play- ers were: David Jandzinski, Manny Baez and Marvin White on Offense, and Bryon McCormick, Lamonte Redd and Donald Ward on Defense Coach Ty Sullivan Football: Front Row: Richard Ramsey, Timothy Johnson, Robin Jones, David Jadzinski, Richard Jones, Clarence Balkley, Frank Collins, Rodney Harris. Middle Row: Steven Brown, Joseph Mclvery, David Maylor, Manny Baez, Steven Barnes, Roger Coombs, Michael Pace. Back Row: Assistant Coach Styecs, Marvin Richardson, John Tay- lor, Richard Parker, Lamont Reed, Don- ald Ward, Marvin White, Curtis Nelson, Coach Sullivan. 89 SOCCER The Tech soccer team began the season without a victory in 5 long years. That losing streak came to a halt this year under first year head coach Gary Mindell. The team fin- ished with 3 wins and 12 loses with a majority of the team being under- classmen. Donald Sanderson and Lance Watson were this year’s Cco- captains. The lead scorer was Rich- ard Stewart. Donald Sanderson was voted the teams most valuable pa- lyer. Underclassmen making vital contributions this year include: Tony Ferreira, Chang Lee, Roy Foster, Ray Simmonds, Collin Harvey, and Neil TIGERS BREAK LOSING STREAK Kneeling: Mark Monran, Tony Ferriera, Richar Stewart, Mike Powers, Chang Lee, Anhdung Nyghen, Herman Henry, Lance Watson. Standing: Coach Min- dell, Neil Manzi, Collin Harvey, Roy Fos- ter, Kevin Bennett, Donald Sanderson, Raymond Simmons, Chuck Reissour, Owen Clarke, Wayne Snape, Karen Wil- liams. Manzi. Next Year's outlook looks very good, with a majority of the team returning. Coach Gary Mindell = ‘ abies ina | See ae : P ae i ee Ce ee ot 2 fe we , ee BAe VHS, Pi oe be 93 94 8 Ve Nia eh oe ee ARE ee coe a Woe ge mie AR ey ee dab hian a CROSS COUNTRY COMPLETES 4-7SEASON This year’s Cross Country team compiled a record of 4 wins and 7 losses. Despite having only 7 mem- bers, the team did quite well against Division B opponents in the Pioneer Vally Interscholastic Athletic Confer- ence. Led by Seniors Charles Coving- ton and Joe Gingras, the Tigers were CROSS COUNTRY: KNEELING: Robert Sanderson, Ken Huddleston, Joe Gin- gras, Charles Covington. STANDING : William Young, Gary Shainheit, Shawn Kenyon, Jose Gomez, Juan Hernandez, Dwayne Baidy, Elizabeth Gust, Coach Dutkiewicz. victorious against Minnechaug, Mon- son, Ludlow and Ware. The Under- classmen were led by Frosh standout Bob Sanderson (4 First place finishes and All League Choice) and Sopho- more Juan Hernandez (2 First place finishes and All League Choice). Oth- er underclassmen who excelled were: Ken Huddleston, Dwayne Baidy and Elizabeth Gust. With a promosing group of underclassmen returning, the future for our runners looks prom- ising. Coach Ted Dutkiewicz 95 97 98 Wrestling is considered by many as a crazy man’s sport which re- quires a combination of intense physical training and highly skilled technique. Wrestling is not one of the more popular sports and gets little, if any, publicity. The object of wrestling is to outs- core the opponent. There are var- ious moves to achieve this end: the escape, take-down, reverse, and pin. These moves can be done indi- vidually, or they can be combined. Points are awarded for the range of difficulty of a particular move. Tech's team record is 8 wins, 4 losses. Comments Coach Meyers, MEYERS’ MATMEN MANEUVER MAGNIFICENTLY KNEELING: Co-captains Charles Covington and Ken Huddleston. ROW 2: Willie Pope, Juan Hernan- dez, Dwayne Baidy, Henry Fortes. STANDING: Jamie Torres, John Renaud, Tim Johnson, Marvin White, Reggie Whitley, Juan Espin- osa, David Maylor, Liz Gust. ‘“‘Due to the lack of participation, all ithe positions were not filled. This put the team back 6 points in every match. However, the skill level of this team is as good, if not better, than any I’ve seen at Tech. This year was relatively successful, al- though | felt that we had the poten- tial to do better. | was impressed by the individual performances of Sen- iors Jamie Torres, Alvin Woods, Charles Covington and _ talented newcomer Gary Pollard; also, Junior Ken Huddleston, Sophomore Juan Hernandez and Frosh Dwayne Baidy and Rudolpho Espinosa. Next year we will lose 7 of 11 wrestlers, but we still will have an experienced team because of the promising JV team, under the capable supervision of Coach Scyokurka.”’ VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY 100 none none 107 Dwayne Baidy (8-4) none 114 Juan Hernandez (8-4) none ea Willie Pope (3-6) none 128 Rudolpho Espinosa (229) Eric Stallburg (Independent) (3-7) 134 Charles Covington (10-2) none 140 Jamie Torres (11-1) Reggie Johnson (1-9) 147 Juan Espinosa (10-2) none 157) Ken Huddleston (12-0) Bruce Gaines (0-7) 169 Gary Pollard (11-1) Marvin White (2-6) 187 Alvin Woods (8-0) none Heavy Tim Johnson (7-3) John Renaud (2-7) Weight Captain RORY pidiaeeatodenncs 100 BURNS AND COMPANY: A TEAM EFFORT TIGERS’ VARSITY PASKETEARE KNEEL- ING: Richard Ramsey, Parrish. Mitchell, Captain Christopher Bai- ley, Curtis Nelson, Carlton Crudup . Nene Coach. H¢ JUNIOR VARSITY J.V. BASKETBALL: SITTING: Thor Agustus, Donald Ward. KNEELING: Sean Seabrooks, John Smith, Tony Foster, Carlton Crudup. STANDING: Ronald Moore, William Muldrow, Michael Oates, Michael Pace, Vernon Randolph, Coach Enrique Figueredo. Cot nN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FIGHTS HARD GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Randy Johnson, Manager; Angela Neismith, Nancy Vicente, Carol Baymon, Eleanor Burris. ROW 2: Rico Swinton, manager; Luz Santiago, Kim Haywood, Tammy Scott, Victoria Lewis, Rodney Harris, Score Keeper. TOP: Coach Tyrone Sulli- van. - s De Vii oo ees _ TmEN, IRR Superman in the Tech Gym??? “Yo, Santa!” “You Putnam guys have to buy your OWN sweat bands!” Chris Bailey: A REAL Tiger! Confident, Confident, Safe and Secure! “Now, repeat after me: ‘I’m going to win. I’m going to win. I'm going 107 — exgenennt 108 SGA Sennen 109 oe spin THAT'S OUR BABY! In September, grade 9 English Students in Fifth and Sixth period classes of Mrs. Susan Metzidakis read the novel MOBY DICK. The students became so interested whales that Mrs. Metzidakis sug- gested that the classes adopt one. The students responded enthusias- tically. The project took off and Mrs. Metzidakis wrote to Daniel Morast, Director of the | KARE program of the Whale Adoption Project in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This organization uses the adoption money to preserve whales and to conduct research on whales. The students received a listing of names of all of the whales in the program. Mrs. Metzidakis ran a primary vote where all students selected a name from the listing. She then held a final vote session where students select- ed one name of the five most popu- lar whales chosen from the primary voting session. The majority of the students selected the whale LIGHT- NING for adoption. LIGHTNING is a hump-back whale who is a usual summer resident of the Stellwagon Bank of Cape Cod. LIGHTNING re- ceived his name because of a light- ening-like scar on his dorsal fin. The students and Mrs. Metzidakis learned that all hump-back whales have an identifying ‘‘birth mark’’ on their tails. The project was sent money collected, and all who contri- buted to the adoption of LIGHT- NING received a picture and a adoption paper. A main goal of the whale adop- tion project is to make the whale a under world-wide used.whale «products. Mrs. Metzid students are proud of their’ tion, and they hope. that som they will be able to make the e trip to meet their whale” _Idalia Cintron st CM i, inom et si period 5 class: Front Row: Kim Bellefeuille, Sally Nieves. Back Row: John Renaud, Robert Sanderson, Reggie Johnson, Mrs. Metzidakis period 6 class: Jose Asia, Sabrina Witherspoon, Doreen Valentine, Eric Garner. absent: Luz Feliciano, Gilbert Ortiz, Julie Matos, Felicia Webster, Calvin Kelly, William Jones. THE EDUCATION OF MR. WRIGHT During the Summer of 1984, Mr. Wright had the opportunity to visit India. He graciously has shared some of his experiences with us. My trip to India was a fantastic experience and a wonderful opportunity to view, first hand, the culture and customs of a Third World country. The United States Department of Education awarded twelve participants in New England the Fullbright-Hayes Grant which covered expenses to and from India, as well as travel and living expenses within India, from July 4 to August 14, 1984. | was fortunate enough to have been chosen as one of the twelve participants by Bridgewater State College for the group project in India. The main purpose of the program was to increase the proficiency of the participants to impart greater knowledge and understanding of other countries, especially of the Third World (using India as an example) to students and the larger community. This was achieved through a carefully planned Travel Study Program in India for six weeks. Two weeks were spent in visiting important sites in North and South India, and four weeks were spent primarily in Kerala, South India, engaged in academic and field work in association with several academic institutions in that area. The travel pace was intense in that we had tours or lectures every day, including Saturdays and Sundays; yet, the six weeks went quickly, and we were never bored. We stayed in hotels throughout India and traveled by air, water, rail, or bus, covered with highlights of India and it’s culture. Participants in this program received two three-credit Graduate courses, which were taught by Dr. Abraham V. Thomas. In response to your question of whether | would like to go again---definitely, yes! In fact, | do plan to visit India again, although | am sure that next time it will be at my own personal expense. (The following are excerpts from Mr. Wright’s personal log) July 4th It seems that all of India is up at this time of the morning. | will never forget the scene as we left the airport: the strange but not unpleasant odor, the dry air, the friendliness of the people, and the strange dress of the natives. On _ the way to the hotel we observed many people sleeping in the streets. After unpacking at the hotel | was too excited to sleep, so | grabbed my camera and walked downtown with my roommate, Dyer Moss. We were immediately besieged by venders and beggars. _ July Sth Woke up at 5 A.M., showered and had breakfast at 7 A.M., | feel o.k. so far. | walked out of the hotel and got quite a surprise. | noticed the contrast in living styles between the inside of the hotel and out in the streets. Across the street, less than 15 yards from the hotel, were people sleeping on tree belts, in wagons and on window ledges. It almost makes one feel guilty. The morning tour of New Delhi was fascinating. The beautiful architecture, the landscape and the people. _ Everyone on the trip, from my observation, had at least a roll of film. The people were most interesting. We were awed by the beggars, venders, and wall to wall poverty everywhere. In the afternoon we toured Old Delhi. To say the least, it was some contrast from New Delhi. July 7th Visited the USEFI Office for a speech on Indian culture and tour of the largest city that we have seen in India so far. For the most part the city was filled with poverty, slums and filth everywhere. It seems that even when we do visit a person in a middle class home we have to go through the slums to get there. | pray for the future development of India, but, at present it seems hopeless; too much poverty, too many homeless people. Where is the help? | am appalled at the indifference of the Indian people with means and security. Where is the foreign help? At this point | am just amazed at what | have seen in Calcutta. It is very depressing. Reported to Orlando Medina 18h HEY, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO STEVE WYMAN? Steve Wyman, a senior at Tech, has been taking freshman courses at Western New England | College. This is his first year under this program. It gives special students an opportunity to achieve their highest academic abilities. In Steven’s case he had finished all the twelfth grade courses in eleventh grade and wished to further his education. He is majoring in Electrical Engineering. He says that college is a totally different thing than high school. He says that you have to stay on top of everything that is going on in class, because you can become lost if you don’t. As for Steven, he feels that he is doing well in college, and can usually be found in the peace and quiet of the Western New England | Library. Even though Steven is not attending our school, he is still a part of it and is looking forward to graduating with his class in June. He also is thinking about transferring to UMASS for the fall. Good luck, Steve! ELIGIBILITY IN SPORTS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES In order to participate in any ex- _tra-curricular activities, a student must achieve a “‘C’’ average or higher in all major subjects and must not be failing in any subject. This new grading system took effect on December 6, 1984, the beginning of the third marking pe- riod. The purpose of this system is twofold. It will hopefully put an end to students graduating with grades below average, as well as create student awareness that schools are for academic awareness. So- cializing is Secondary. Because of this system, several students were not able to partici- pate in sports, drama clubs, math- letes, student council, and other group events until grades were raised. Several students changed | to classes that they could handle in order to remain in these extra- Curricular activities. It is said that these extra-cur- ricular activities caused poor grades. This, | feel is not true. There are students who do not participate in any activities, but still have poor grades. Maintaining a ‘‘C’’ average is not that hard if a person tries. Some students try, while others do not. The students who try, but can- not maintain a ‘‘C’’ average, are given credit for their efforts if they pass. However, these students must resign themselves to the fact that activities and sports are out of their reach. THERESA BARKER 114 UNITED EFFORT PROVIDES MANY BENEFITS On March 15 and 16, 1984 at Symphony Hall combined talents from four high schools presented the Broadway hit musical HELLO DOLLY. Fifty-four student actors and 19 student musicians from Classical, Commerce, Putnam and Technical High Schools made up the production. Taking part in HELLO DOLLY was like being in a big family. Everyone knew everyone else’s name. There was a sense of togetherness when everyone knew each other’s parts and all the songs. If a character wasn’t present for rehearsal, someone else would fill in. Many of the members were sad that the show only lasted two days. Educationally, it was quite an experience. Aside from making many friends, | received a first hand look at how a musical is put together. Dr. Raymond Beauregard, a mechanical drawing teacher at Tech, was in charge of the scenery and the stage crew, which was made up of students from the four high schools. The sets were made by the stage crew and members of the cast in Tech’s Auditorium. Then after completion the sets were shipped to Symphony Hall where they were arranged for the show. The director of the production was Mr. Mark Todd, a music teacher at Classical. The assistant director was Ms. Patricia Keenan, Drama Advisor and English teacher at Classical. The rehearsal pianist was Heather Caulton, a 10th grade student at Classical. The Choreography was done by Lori Moquin of The Moquin School of Dance. Many students gave up after school time and rearranged job schedules to make the many rehearsals. Through the hard work and long hours the production of HELLO DOLLY was a huge success. Cassandra Sterling fig=eeVVRIGHT” STUFF Was there ever a time that you wanted to ask a person of authority some pretty tough questions, but you backed off be- cause you didn’t want to be known as a troublemaker? Senior Yearbook Staff Member Lisa Lincoln approached our principal Mr. Wright, with some pretty heavy duty questions. Here are the results of the interview: 1). WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A PRINCIPAL? To begin with, one does not just decide to become a principal. You must prepare yourself to teach in a given discipline. Once that is done you assess your abilities and your aims and then, by taking the necessary courses, certify yourself at the chosen administrative level. You do not have to be crazy to be a principal in the 70’s and 80's, but it helps. Seriously though, after taking the above preparatory steps, a person should set his aims, and simply go for it. In my case the path to the principalship was not an easy one. There were several years spent in the classroom, a number of years as a high school counselor and a couple of summers as an administrator in a special summer school. | also spent about 4 summers attending college to obtain certification in both Guidance and Administration. Then there was the application process. There was application after application put in various administrative jobs over a number of years before | got my first job as an acting assistant principal. 2). HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING A PRINCIPAL OF A SCHOOL WITH A HIGH RATE OF ABSENTEEISM? This is a rather difficult question to answer. Naturally, | am not pleased that we have a high rate of absenteeism. Yet, | would not want this to reflect on the entire student body. For indeed, a good portion of our school population has acceptable attendance patterns. Good school attendance is supposed to lead to good work ethics. Unfortunately, some youngsters cannot fathom what they are losing by their absence. | am sure that as they mature and start to face the real world, punctuality and proper attendance will become higher on their list of priorities. In the meantime, whereas we are concerned and attempt to address the absenteeism problem, realistically our first obligation, as educators, is to serve those youngsters who come to school each day. 3). | UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY OF WORK IN 33 YEARS. HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO DO THAT? | suppose that you might say that | have been blessed with good health. Secondly, it’s part of my own personal work ethic to be available to those whom | am being paid to serve. This does not suggest that | am any more proficient than those who miss days due to illness or a variety of other bona-fide reasons. It just means that | do not get sick that often. In a subconscious manner | am sure that it is an indication that | like my work. | like working with people, particularly young people. 4). HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE TAKING A DAY OFF? Certainly, but | usually assess my priorities and put my responsibility ahead of my own personal needs. 5). WERE THERE TIMES WHEN YOU WERE NOT FEELING WELL, YET YOU CAME TO SCHOOL ANYHOW? In all candor, there have not been that many days that | have not been feeling well enough to come to school. | would not come to school if | were ill just to protect a perfect attendance record. To be sure, there are days that | have not felt quite up to par, but | have always felt well enough to perform my school duties to my personal satisfaction. 6). DID YOU EVER HAVE A DAY WHEN YOU JUST FELT LIKE STAYING HOME INSTEAD OF DEALING WITH STUDENTS FOR A DAY? An emphatic no to this question. Even though sometimes the dealings might not be pleasant, dealing with students, is the fun part of the job. 7). CONSIDERING YOUR 33 YEARS IN EDUCATION, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL AND ABOUT LEAVING TECH FOREVER? There is naturally a great deal of sadness when we think of Technical High School being closed. For those of us who graduated from Technical High School the feeling is even more nostalgic. However, we cannot stand in the path of progress. The new Central High School will have modern facilities, new programs, and the most up to date educational advantages, and | am sure that this will enhance and inspire the educational goals of the students of Springfield. | am sure that | speak for all the teachers and student body when | say that Technical High School will always have a warm spot in our hearts. We can be proud of our excellent programs, our spirit, our pride and our family- like relationship. Our philosophy of attempting to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their academic background or their ability, will be something that | will always look back on with pride. For those that will be attending the new school, | am sure that your spirit, your sense of cooperation, your rapport with staff, your pride, and much of your curriculum go with you to the new school. May | take this opportunity to wish you sincere good luck. 116 HEE (E10) 1) WAQUWIR SIOnIOVIL, ... Tracy Davis, a junior at Technical High School, is one of the many students who attend Classical to take a course that is not offered here. The course Tracy takes is Spanish 2A. Although it is offered here, because of a program conflict she has to take Spanish over at Classical. Spanish 2 is offered here periods 1 and 5, but since Tracy has Honors classes it is impossible for her to take Spanish during those periods. First period she has Honors Math and fifth period is a double period. When asked how the students at Classical react to her being a Tech student, Tracy said, ‘‘Most of the students don’t mind a Tech student attending their school since some of them attend Tech for courses. Some of them like to joke around when the time comes for Tech to compete against their school in sports activities.”’ Tracy said the weather doesn’t really bother her unless it is freezing cold or raining. If the weather is nice, she doesn’t mind walking back and forth to Classical. Theresa Barker SeeAND LL GO TO YOURS. Mark Manoogian, a Classical senior, has been tak- ing three courses at Technical High School. They are Architectural Drafting, Wood, and Pre-Electronics. This is his first year at Tech under this program. He is undecided as to what he would like to study in college. The reason why he is involved in this program is because he is interested in heat air con- ditioning. The courses needed for this type of work are electronics, Wood, and Drafting. When asked if he liked the program that is offered here at Tech, he answered that he liked wood shop with Mr. Sarkis. He feels that Pre-Electronics with Mr. Hough is hard, but he enjoys the challenge. He likes coming to Tech for his three courses, but would prefer if the courses were offered at Classical. Cassandra Sterling 118 AoE 119 SPRING STREET DRUG, INC. 121 SPRING STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 01105 OPEN 24 HOURS EVERY DAY - EVERY NIGHT WE FILL ALL PRESCRIPTIONS 121 122 TEL. 1-413-781-1670 JADCO INC. JAW 259 PAGE BOULEVARD JACK DOWD SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 chaffin Compliments of associates architects W. F. Young, Inc. planners makers of 119 chestnut st. . springfield, Absorbine Products mee ArE ie 413-732-1650 4) ore , Faetr B eate Typewriters, ah Park A Auto. in BR Ro Ideal Typetscter xchange, Inc. 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