Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1973 volume:

To: Audrey L. Beachert Today, when society threatens to collapse every other day, when intensified academics and greater variety in extra-curricular activity result in increased educational pressure, more than anything else, a student needs to be cared about. It is for this reason that the Class of 1973 dedicates our yearbook to Miss Beachert. She has cared about us and for us, as individuals and as a group; and we, in turn, care about and respect Miss Beachert — as a teacher, as a person. 3 Table of Contents Foreword.................2 Dedication...............3 Seniors...............5-36 Underclassmen........37-48 Organizations........49-68 Athletics............69-82 School Memories......83-87 Memoriam.............88-89 Administration and Faculty..........91-94 Sponsors............95-103 SENIORS Each one of them had his own dream, his wish, his secret heart's desire, and yet they all flowed together in one great stream and All belonged to each other. DEBORAH M. BALL Debbie” The great pleasure of life is doing what people say you cannot do.” Notlim . . . Lebanon Valley . . . the Green . . . Lead mine . . . Bantam . . . seen Twig?” VALERIE E. BARBERET Val” Saying I can forgive, but cannot forget is another way of saying I cannot forgive.” Hello! . . . the Corner . . . Block parties . . . typing .. . pumpkin pie . . . the Manhole. 6 SHIRLEY BARKS The Sky is Blue And as we flow along that stream, we both will have known we both will have seen, a dust of life, a glimpse of love, a bit of spice, and oh, how nice.” HOLLY A. BEARDSLEE Holly” Our prayers are answered nor when we are given what we ask but when we are challenged to be what we can.” Hello officer . . . Tex, Hook, Bodine . . . B. B. Camp . . . Danbury Wrens . . . the campsite . . . Construction. PRISCILLA J. BENNETT Cilia” It’s so easy to fall in love, but there is no guarantee that the one you love is going to love you.” Gangster . . . Bill . . summer . . . cruising . . . red trucks . . . why? GEORGE J. BOULEY III George” I am part of myself; my friends are the rest of me.” Vet-6 yrs . . . THS Spirit . . . Grandpa . . . 26,36 . . . drama . . . Give my regards to Broadway? 8 9 VANESSA A. CIRONE Ness” I don’t know what kind of future life I believe in but I believe that all that we go through here must have some value.” Boston and friends . . . ’65 Mustangs . . . Aquarius . . . Vermont . . . Basketball games . . . Jo-Jo. THERESA M. COCCA Twiggy” Out of unreality lead us into reality, out of darkness lead us into light. From death lead us into immortality.” Lead Mine . . . partying ... the Green . . . hate . . . summer nights. 10 STACEY J. COX Stacey” They say you don’t know what sunshine is, until you’ve felt the rain.” Young Life, Puerto Rico? . . . ’71 Vermont ’72 . . . Bob and Nancy . . . R. I. . . . jr. . . . Sing-Out. MICHELE L. DeBISSCHOP Michele” To wish is of little account to succeed you must earnestly desire; and this desire must shorten thy sleep.” Where’s Doreen . . . Boston . . . quaking in W. Civ. II . . . 1920 bathing suit . . . legshot . . . manager. 11 VICTOR A. DcFIORE Vic” Women love us for our defects; if we have enough of them they will forgive us everything, even our superior intellects!” Hot Podge . . . music . . . what! new girl in town? . . . let’s have a party . . . B. I. . . . wild summer nights. NANCY E. DELLIBER Nancy” Every man has a right to his opinion provided it agrees with mine.” JWS . . . singing ... the Barn . . . Kijafa . . . R. I. 71 . . . Sat. night at the movies. MARK DePECOL BE” Sun . . . you . . . vison . . . children . . . lint . . . eggnog . . . wind-my lady. 12 RICHARD R. DEVEAU Deveau” MAN Takc’m Picture With Black Box — Makc’m Soul Go Away.” Chevy too! . . . sleeping in Chemistry . . . oral reports . . . working Sat . . . W. A. . . . cruising around alone. 13 BARBARA J. DUSZAK Ba” I will climb the rugged mountain to success.” camping at Housatonic Meadows . . . motorcycles . . . Derby . . . hikes . . . barefeet . . . what class is next?! DONALD D. FULLER Don” To whatsoever a man attains, forthwith that which he has attained becomes of little worth him.” to to i i 14 Rat . B. C. . . . Mic . . . Hillside . . . sports . . . hawks. GARY S. FULTON Gary” If life holds but two choices, to be molded or to die, then Let me die.” Mac’s Party . . . music . . . April 7, 1971 . . . Lead Mine . . . Rambler? ... the Group.” ROBERT F. GAGNON Wolf” While the cat’s away the mice will play, and the cat just died.” Southern Comfort . . . Oreo cookies ... 15 Vi sneakers . . . werewolves . . . Chateau. DAVID A. HARKNESS Harky” America, our country right or wrong, when right to be kept right; when wrong to be put right.” Chevies . . . Tigers . . . weekends . . . silence . . . sleep . . . Life. 15 ROBERT W. HENDERSON Bob” If a fool knows a secret, he tells it because he is a fool.” Ride to Danbury? . . . brake job . . . A. S. I. . . . 92 t McDonalds . . . Nystrom’s . . . pictures of what? LINDA K. HOLDEN Linda” For all the sorrows in the world, there are just as many joys.” A1 . . . Sept. 26, 1971 . . . N. Y. . . . Gloria and George . . . New Year’s Eve . . . Bantam. JANICE M. HOPEY Janice” One makes one’s own happiness, only by taking care of the happiness of others.” Donald . . . Z-28 . . . Lance . . . love . . . photography . . . P. S. 16 DAVID HYLAND Dave” A wise man is no fool.” Whip . . . sports at THS . . . end of the line . . . the Fort. SHARON E. INNES Sher” I’m nobody, who are you? Are you nobody too?” Sam . . . Wilber . . . Bent . . . teddybear . . . Booga . . . cuddle doll. SUSAN A. INNES Chooch” I am an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going but I’m on my way.” Joe’s . . . spaz attacks . . . friendships . . . sleep . . . restrictions . . . pickle boat. JOYCE E. KINGSBURY Joyce” Remember when darkness overtakes us what we saw, felt, and understood when the sun shone bright.” Music family” forever . . . grey bunnies ... ran out of what . . . really, really ... set building . why? 18 HOLLY E. KNOX Holly” Sometimes you need to be alone with yourself to put things back together again.” Silverlake 72 . . . tears . . . Summer 70 . . . you boozer” . . . crush on Dano? . . . Up With People! BRUCE C. LaVIGNE Bruce” I love not only for myself, but so you can say. I’ve been loved.” Cape 71 . . . Sept. 26, 1971 . . . Music Dept. . . . Scully . . . McDonalds . . . Mech. Drawing. 19 MARTHA A. LYONS Marcee” . . - just enjoy the spell that you’re under, look around, sunshine’s around you, it has always had to hide but it’s just been waiting there inside you.” Fiir Elise ... the stage . . . Joan’s better half . . . b. s. . . . S. O. S. 20 JEAN LYTLE Jean” Today is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” sailing . . . fall . . . good food and entertainment . . . I’ve been workin’ on the railroad ...” THOMAS MacDONALD Tom” I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow. I feel my fate in what I cannot fear. I learn by going where I have to go.” Yanks . . . Hampton Beach . . . ankles . . . coach . . . maverick . . . money. 21 LINDA J. MAHONEY Linda” Better by far you should forget and smile than that you should remember and be sad.” Blackrock . . . unmistakable laugh . . . park bench . . . the Box . . . these shoes are made for walking . . . odd couples. MARY M. MAZZONE Mary” Love is forever. Between two hearts that share it . It is eternal, and so certain as the tide that keeps breaking on the shore.” Phil . . . June 27, 1970 . . . Mickey Mouse swilled . . . rings of eternal love . . . movies and jujy fruits . . . a world of dreams come true. 22 JOSEPH J. MENDICINO Jovie” Do you think a greater thinking thing will give a damn that man was here?” Pamela . . . see ya . . . Church . . . PW’ed . . . Hot Poop . . . better end soon. RALPH E. MORRISON Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly, all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise.” Cape Cod . . . sports . . . winter nights in N. Y. . . . skiing . . . soccer parties . . . the Fort. JOAN MULHEARN Jonah” But just remember this; a kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh, as time goes by.” Jersey City . . . Halloween . . . 13” . . . Inferno” . . . Marcec’s better half . . . W. L. . . . S. O. S. 23 BETTY JANE MULLIGAN ALL the clouds are cumulus walking in space; oh my God your skin is soft, I love your face.” URGE . . . parties . . . music . . . quiet . . . peace. DIANA L. PARKER Dee” I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul; where I’ll end up, well I think only God really knows.” Florida . . . canoe trips ... the barn . . . open fields . . . Drama . . . Penny and Natalie? 24 RUTH A. PIHRPONT Wc need people who mean something to us, people to whom we can turn knowing that being with them is coming home.” Music Dept. Family” . . . flute . . . snow . . . fireplaces . . . bcanbag . . . open fields. DEBORAH L. PONT Debbie” Our goal must be — not peace in our time — but peace for all time.” Birthday parties . . . B. B. Camp . . . Cheeko . . . Basketball . . . Hi-Hopes . . . weekends. 25 DAVID B. POST Postie” I don’t like to be criticized for what I do, so I don’t do anything.” Golden Bear . . . the Chuggcr . . . Juicy . . . alone together . . . hidden ball . . . love words. JAMES P. RINKUS Jim” When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Nystroms . . . suknir . . . p and j sandwiches . . . run, run, run . . . putting down friends . . . girls (always). PATTY K. ROGOZINSKI Pat” The greatest happiness of life is being loved for yourself ... or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself.” Music Dept . . . Calif. . . . 1972 . . . Thumpa, Thumpa . . . Te Quieso” . . . 50’s. 26 CAROL A. ROYER Shorty” While I am I, and you are you, so long as the contains us both, while the one encircles, must the other purse.” Oct. 2, 1970 ... ’56 Olds ... JO ... ’71 Prom . . . New Haven . . .Blue and Gold. BRIAN SAUNDERS Brian” God asks no man whether he will accept life. That is not the choice. You must take it. The only choice is how.” B. L. title ’70 . . . the Big R . . . Look it fella . . . sports . . . soccer parties . . . the Fort. ROBERT J. SCULLY Scully” I spend most of time nowadays, dwelling on what I’m going to lose, not on what I’ll lose is going to bring.” Lobster Pot . . . Happy Sax . . . Mr. C. . . . Odd Squad . . . Music Dept. . . . Billy Vaughn forever . . . N. Y. 27 KATHLEEN H. SHEEHAN Kathy” Never, no never, did nature say one thing and wisdom another.” Chestnuts . . . please yourself . . . spare the rungs . . . Mikki . . . labels to the left . . . work. DEBORAH G. SIEL Deb” Faith is seeing light with your heart when all you see with your eyes is blackness.” W. D. S. . . . Oct. 6 . . . Senior Prom . . . Hama-nassett . . . Day after . . . home. KATHLEEN M. SIPKOWSKI Kathy” If I can make someone happier than me, then I have no need or cause to be sad.” United Racing Club . . . winged-super sprints . . . Flemington, N. J. . . . Go, Buck . . . Boston ’72 . . . Indy 500.” 28 DEBORAH J. SMITH Deb” Of all the things which life entirely happy, much sion of friendship.” wisdom provides to make the greatest is the posses- Atwood Rd. . . . Parties . . . 1971 . . . 2:15 . . . Smith Rd. gang . . . McDonalds. SHARON A. SMITH Sher” We don’t need to continue living the way we lived yesterday. Free yourself of that idea and a thousand possibilities beckon to a new life.” Sparky ... the gang . . . Atwood Rd. . . . summer ’72 . . . weekends . . . payday. TRACEY A. SNYDER Tracey” If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears ...” M. A. C. . . . Conn. Yanks . . . Sept. 23, 1972 . . . roses ... ’62 Mercury . . . Williamsburg, Va. 29 RICHARD M. STOWE Rich” There comes a time when you don’t have a damn thing to say.” J. A. picnic ... the party . . . Hyland Lake ... 10 speed . . . basketball games ... a whole gallon? 30 VIRGINIA A. TURNEY Ginny” Love is the gentle smile upon the lips of beauty.” Tony . . . Sept. 11, 1972 . . . Chevy trees . . . 10th gr. gym class . . . Beach . . . bugging Mrs. O’C. DIANE J. TURRELL Turr” In the morning sun will find me a peaceful girl at last, for in one moment of my life I will be free.” March 27, 1971 . . . barcfcct . . . wildflower afternoons . . . Music Dept. . . . Drive-Ins . . . Asst. Director-Drama. 31 PATRICIA D. VOLOVSKI Patty” It matters not how long we live, but how.” Cape Cod . . . Girls’ State . . . summer nights . tennis . . . hoppy toad. LORI E. WILLIAMS Lori” Silence is the pcrfectest herald of joy; I were but little happy, if I could say how much.” Music Dept. . . . 1971 . . . Canada . . . Thumpa, Thumpa . . . quiet thoughts . . . 50’s. MARJORIE D. WILLIAMS Marge” Be to my virtues very kind, and to my faults a little blind.” R. N. . . . Maine . . . daddy’s girl . . . Pocahontas . . . Oh, poop! . . . candy kisses. 33 JUDITH A. WILSON Judy” God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change . . . courage to change the things I can . . . and the wisdom to know the difference.” Todd . . . 1973 . . . phone calls and letters . . . me, crazy?! . . . Girls’ State . . . yearbook. LAURA J. WILSON Laurie” Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over, and showing it principally in one spot.” Tuejo . . . N. Y. . . . Hey Jule . . . parties . . . B. I. . . . 254 . . . Hey ya wanna boogie. 4 UNDERCLASSMEN k£ |You a% a child of the i niverse no less than the tree's or th le stars yovNlNy?hn-.right to be here. § ‘%k Row 1. Cote, W., Atwood, L., Costick, K., DePecol, E., Bouley, K., Blaser, D., Brown, S., Burzlcr, D.. Bartosiewicz. L, Cote, S. Row 2, Dew, R., Dayton, K., Boguslawski, S., Butkevich, R., Dayton, W., DePecol, P., DelVaglio, P., Bakutis, P. Row 1, Klaneski, M., Kohanski, G, Johnston, D., Gelinas, C., Gomes, D., Hubbard, M., Greenwood, S., Duffany, E., Masopust, A. Gizzic, K., Hotchkiss, M.. Quint. E. Row 2, Jayson, G., Howe, R., Marti-nclli, A., Knox, R., Knightly, J., Ford, K., Gray T., Fournier, D., LaPlante, D.. Ericson, M., Grenier, J. Row 1, Oliver, S., Samela, D.. Royer, J., Seeley, C, Simpson, D., Morris, J., Morton, K. Row 2, Petit, J., Smith. G., Pfacfflin, A. , Schenkel, G., Morrow, R., Petruzzi, R., Sandford, D., Miller. B. , Pontbriand, A., Rothe, G., Mueller, R. 38 Row 1, Tierney, B., Stowe, P., Quint, S., Sharpe, E., Rayder, C, Spooner, L. , Seeley, L, Sanford, C, Wagner, M. , Young, C, Petruzzi, P. Row 2, Williams, J., Rieley, T., Williams, R., Russ, T., Roberts, S., Reynolds, T., Vigeant, T., Sommerfeldt, R., Quint, M. L to R., Michaud, D., Mendicino, J., Dunn, J. CLASS OF 1976 Out of the masses emerges the individual . . . all that he is and all that he will become. CLASS OFFICERS 43 Row 1. Bcardslcc, S., Davis, P., Cyr, L. Fusco, J., Coss. L.. Bush, H., Cla vcttc. J., Cyr, C., Dunn, S., Bennett S. Row 2, Atherton, R., Bebnick, R. Dionne. W., Fox, J., Cook. A. Demers, A., Grohoski, E., Fox, M. Row 3, Gelinas, T., Davis, W., Bald win, T., Dcllcbcr, D., DeLong, J. Beaty. M. Row I, Hawkslcy, L, Johnston, D., Mendicino, M.. Knox, M., Gray, C., Lyons, T., Gilbert, J., Hotchkiss. K., Hyland, N., Lundbcrg, N., Johnston, D. Row 2, Lambert, T., Lyons, T., Howe, J., Lewandowski, M., Latina, T., Knox, R, Doner, V., Jablonski, J., Jacques, B., Kelly, J., Harkncss, B. Row 3, Matulewicz, F., Kozlosky. A., Hurlbert, W., Martinelli, T., Hoyt, J., Knightly, H., Hayward, T., Kalat, M., LaVoie, A., Hath ay, B. Row 1, Piscopo, N., Wilson, N., Walcott, R., Woods, R., Victs, D., Suck-ley, G, Picrpont, J., Sanford, J., Roy, H., Pavio, M., Oliver. B., Smith, P. Row 2, Woods, E., Tillson, J.. Williams, T., Samela, N., Pelkey, J., Watlcy, D., Wcscavage, E., O’Neal, A., Williams, F., Simpson. T. Row 3. Sheldon, R , Ryan. W . Johnpi-cre, R., Potter, S., Schcppard, J., Vanhaastcm, D. 44 Dunn, S., Hyland, N., Mcndicino, M., Wilson, N. CLASS OFFICERS CLASS OF 1977 On and on, they come; they go. The days go by, and yet it seems That yesterdays were not so long ago. Yet tomorrows are naught but a dream. 45 Row I, Commando, L, DcFiore, L., Braguc, D., Cook, T., Brown, P., Cunis, D., Blanchette, B., Bclonick, J., Ecken, C., Dyziec, D., Grenier, J.. Dew, J. Row 2, Cianciolo, M., Darlcy, S., Bisshop, D., DcBiasc, L, Clavctte, S., Cook, J., Cipriano, M., Clark, J., Booth. C., Ashak, P. Row 3, Drew, E., Axelby, D., Damiano, J., Brown, S., Bordncr, M. Row I, Graham, D., Embelton, G, Filo, B., Fournier, D., Ellis, D., Hurlbcn, D., Grigoraitis, D., Innes, J. Row 2, Fusco, R., Engle, T., Fusco, W.. Hammond, F., Famiglietti, J., Fami-glietti, M., Fox, K., Embelton, G., Fusco, M. Row I, Lattimcr, C, Mazulaitis, L., Katat, S., Pecco, T., McQuarrie, N., Ouellette, D., Long, M., Mitchell, P., Martin, C., Kazluaskas, C., Kamcns, L Row 2, Quint, H., Raimando, J., Raim-ando, J., Petruzzi, P., Lynn, G., Macy, S., Nelson, J., Mendicino, J., Laffey, R. 46 Row l, L. to R., Sanford, K., Terrill, S., Pinette, P.. Spearin, S., Yaffe, L., Thompson, V., Torrence, P.. Walcott, B., Spooner, L., Shackleford, J., Schlicher, D. Row 2, Spearin, B.. Wehrle, S., Seg-alio, N , Turrcll, R , Rossi. J , Royer, B., Vanhaasteren, C, Schaul-tcr, E., Sheehan, M., Whiteley, G., Ubermuth, G., Spooner. K. CLASS OF 1978 During our year the path Never changes. Only our direction and Destination . . . L. to R.. Blanchette, B.. Macy, S.. Graham, D., Mendicino. J. 47 CLASS OFFICERS Time to learn — time to care . . . 48 - THE OWL STAFF lHn� - Row l, L to R., Gclinas, G, BouHry, K.. Hopcy, J., Cirone. V. Row 2, Wilson, D., Rogozinski, P., Hubbard, M. Row 3, Duszak, B., Boulcy, G., Wilson, J., Editor, DcBisschop, M., Volovski, P. Row 4, Henderson, R., Jayson, G., Atwood, L., Rinkus, J., Williams, L, Wilson, L, Wagner, J. Learning with the hope of achievement . . . Mr. Foley went that-a-way. Left to Right, Macy, D., Cironc, V., Snyder, T., Pierpont, R., Kingsbury, J., Wilson, J., Volovski, P., Stack, R. The National Honor Society OFFICERS: Top to Bottom, Macy, D., Snyder, T., Grone, V. Row 1. Ford, K, Dunn, S.. Row 2, Lewis, L.. Mahar, J.; Row 5. Jayson, G.. Mahoney, L, LeMay, K,, Wilson, L.; Row 4, Parker. D. Johnson, D. Masopusi A ; Row 5, DelVaglio, P, Duszak. B . DeFiorc, V ; Row 6. Stevens, D.. Spooner, L., Butkevich, R., Fredlund, J. Student Council 52 Paul and Don plan their moves carefully. The Chess Club Row 1. Kobryn, C, Macy, S., Mr. Vilholti, Adv. Row 2, Mcndicino, J., Cianciolo, J., Viets, P., Richards, M., Kowalcski, D., Mr. Shipul, Adv., Mueller, D., Kowalski, D. 53 L to R., Row 1, Barbcrct, L, Sanford, H., Lewis, S„ Mrs. Kearns, Adv., Stowe, P., Schcppard, C. Row 2, Berg, C, DeBrot. M., Greenwood, S., Young, G, Pontbriand, A., Scully, R. Brown Gold Staff Sue is finding out that being an editor is not as easy as she once thought! 54 Mrs. Litke and Barbara make future club plans. The Future Teachers of America L to R., Duszak, B., Rogozinski. P., Innes, S., Wilson, L 55 The Bibliosophs Connie! Did you know Mrs. Fuller had sruff like this” in her files? Row 1, Hubbard, M., DeBisschop, M.. Wilson, D., Rieley, D., Kohanski, C., Ford. K.; Row 2, Cirone, V., Sipkowski. K., Volovski, P., Masopust, A., Wilson. J. Row 1, L to R.. Morris, J.. DcPccol, E., Guillct, J., Innes, S., Melvin, S., Gomes, D., Matulewicz, M. Row 2, Famigletti, C., Oliver, S„ Mrs. Mathes, Adv., Zcliff, G, Dunn. S., Parker. D., Bennett, V., Johnston. G., Burzler, D., Sanford, H., Quint, S., Dew, B. Row 3, Barberet, L, Archer, L, Knox, K., Bouley, K., Bennett, P., Morton, K., Curtiss, M. The Future Nurses of America I can’t believe I ate the whole thing The Future Homemakers of America Row 1. Spooner. L, Pccco, B.. Sanford. H., Klaneski, M, Losee, A ; Row 2. Barberet. L. Archer, L., LaVigne, S., Clark. C., Blaser. P ; Row 3, DeBrot, M., Burzler, D.. Mrs. Bradley, Adv., DcBisschop, D., Simpson, D. 58 Wouldn’t it be something if wc‘didn’t burn it this time? Row 1, Stevens. D., Boguslawski, S.t Dayton. W, Gray, T.; Row 2, Henderson, R., Williams. L, Oliver, S., Masopust, A., Fuller, D.; Row 3, Mrs. Bclding, Adv., Hubbard, M., Yaffee, K., Costick, K., Wilson, L., Volovski, P., Rogozinski, P. The Spanish Club 59 Marion gives the low down on her Spanish ''armor.' Row I, L to R., Guillet, JL, Kohanaki, C, Melvin. S., Greenwood, S., Wilson, L., DePecol, M., Mueller. Row 2, L to R.. Hubbard, M., Spearin, L., Duszak, B., Wagner, M. The Press Club Cindy, is that any way to get a job? The Business Club Row I, Barbcret, V.. Gangloff, E., Blaser. D., Woina, S., Spearin, L„ Victs, M„ Smith, D., Seeley. C. Row 2, Turney, V., Turrell, D, White, P., Morton. K., Sipkowski. K.. Simpson, D., Ryan, R., Spooner, L, Morris, J., Bouley, K., Steiner, H., Smith, S., Parker, D. 61 L to R.. Row 1. DcBrot. M., Gilbert. V., Johnson, D. Delliber, N„ Madden, J., Scully, R., Scheppard, J., Losce, A.. Young, C, LaVignc, S., Mr. Collins, adv. Row 2, Peck, E., Cyr, L., DePecol, M , Landi. M„ Hazard, T., Knox, H., Lewis, L., Blascr, P.f Kingsbury, J., Picrpom, R. Row 3, Jensen, K„ Berg, C, Woina, S., Stowe, R., Krasnowski, J., Rothe, G., LaPlante, D., O’Neil, J., LaChancc, J., Peck, K., Holden, L., Gangloff, D. Chorus self expression through song . . . It takes many long hours of practice to get a program of songs done right. 62 L to R., Row 1, Schcnkcl, G.. Schcppard, C, Rothc, G., Kingsbury. J., Howe. R.. Scully, R., Picrpont, R., Viets. P., Mendicino, J.. Chapman. D.. Mr. Collins. Adv. Row 2, DcFiorc, V., Delliber, N., Krasnowski, J., Hayward, T., Schcppard, J., LaPlantc, D., Young, C., DeBrot, M., Berg, C., Knox, H. 63 L to R., Row 1, Lewandowski, M., Doner, V., Eckert, C., Pierpont,J., Coss, L., Curtiss, D., Fomicr, D., Thompson, V., Long, P., Cyr, K., Victs, D., Ellis, D„ Knox, P., Jacques, B. Row 2, Williams, F., Dunn, S., Martin, G, Wilson, N., Mcndicino, M., Roy, H., Kalat, S., Hotchkiss, K., Dominique, T., Pavio, M„ Mitchell, D., Lattimer, C, Walcott, R., Sanford, K. Row 3, O’Neil, A., Atherton, R„ Day, B., Kaslowski, C„ Kamens, L., Johnston, D.. Lundberg, N.. Mr. Ramonas, Adv., Johnston, D., Dew, J.. Beaty, M., Knox, D. Jr. High Chorus — beginning to develop music talents broaden their horizons . . . Mr. Ramonas teaches Kathy a variety of musical skills. 64 L to R., Row I, Scheppard, C, Losce, A., Jacques, D., Williams, L, Howe, R., Lundberg, N„ Pierponc, R., Kingsbury, J. Row 2, O'Neil, J., Schenkel. G., LaVigne, B., Braucci, V., Hotchkiss, K., Krasnowski, J., Scheppard, J., Hayward, T., Madden, J., LaPlante, D., Deliber, N., Engle, T. Row 3, Milne, M., Soilly, R., Roche, G., Viets, P.. Berg, C, Young, C., DeBroc, M., Knox, H. Row 4. Wilson, D„ Walcott, B.. Woina, S., Dunn, S.,. Johnson, D., Hotchkiss, M., Victs, M., Mr. Collins, Adv. 65 Row , Lyons, M.. Scheppard, C, Lewis, S.t Bennett, V., Pierpont, J., Young, C, Berg, J., Hotchkiss, K., Zeliff, C, Gangloff, D., Klaneski, M., Kingsbury, J., Pierpont, R., Mr. Collins, Adv. Row 2, Parker, D., Fuller, S., Scully, R„ LaPlante, D. Row 3, Peck, E., Howe, R., Mulheam, J., Madden, J.. Milne, M., Losee, A., DcBrot, M., Hotchkiss, M., Jacques, D., Williams, L„ Rogozinski, P. Row 4, Bouley, G., Rothe, G., Krasnowski, J., O’Neil, J. Drama Club 66 Ruth and Joyce work diligently in planning the sets. You Can't Take It With You George as Grandpa Vanderhoff and Sue as Essie. Diane portrays Penelope Sycamore. Discipline, hard work, and long hours pay off. THE ODD SQUAD Traveling minstrels representing THS. Starring: Dennis LaPlante, Bob Scully, Gary Rothe, and Jim Madden. 68 Row 1, L to R., Harkncss, B., Post, D., Saunders, B., Piscopo, J., Harkness, D., Morrison, R. Row 2, Coach Dcring. Duncun, J„ Vigeant. T., Foster, M„ Madden. J., LaMay, K.. Slevinski, J.. Kryzanowski, W., Cote, S., Mathewson, A., Scheppard, J. Soccer Gentlemen . . . Now John, make sure you kick it this time. Up, up, and away . . 70 Row 1, L to R., Butkevich, R., Piscopo, J., Jablonski, P., Brown, R., Rinkus, J., Stack, R., Bakutis, P. Row 2, Clark, C., Petit, J., Bytautas, M.. Slevinski, J., Stevens, D., Pontbriand, A., Evenden, D. Missing, Coach Landry and R. Stowe. Track and Field Jeez, isn’t this cool! Heh, where’d the pit go? 73 L to R., Row 1, Vigeant. T.f Piscopo, J., Mr. Hipsky, coach. Stack, R., LaMay, K. Row 2, Krasnowski, J., Thulin, K., Fomicr, D.t Thompson, T., VanH-aastcrcn, C., Bakutis, P., Wilson, R., Ehyton, W., Neth, R., Krasnowski, D. Varsity Basketball Coach Hipsky with senior players John and Bob. 74 75 coach, VanHaasteren, C, Yaffc 1 1 Freshmen , K., Former, D. L. to R.. Row 1, Dayton, B., Mr. Quinn, coach, Vigeant, T. Row 2, Duncan, JL, Belonick, R., Neth, R., Reynolds, R., Krasnowski, D. L. to R,, Row 1, Michaud, D. Row 2, Bouley, K., Picrpont, H. Row 3, Guillct, J., Johnston, G., Royer, J. Row 4, McQuarrie, K., Berg, J. Row 3, Mahar, J. Co-Captains JoAnn Kim 77 L. to R., Row 1, Thulin, M., Bcardslcc, H., Pont, D., Wagner, J., Sanford, C. Row 2, Miss Lowden, coach, Kordis, P., Archer, L., Foster, J., Matulcwitz, M., Sanford, M., Rayder, C., Ball, D., DeBisschop, manager. Girl's Varsity 11-3 Deb Pont 53 pts! RSITV vA.RStTY VARSITY VARSITY YKRS T Row 1, L to R., Sanford, M., Beardslec, H., Pont, D„ Wagner, J., Kordis, P. Row 2, Hogan. M . Berg, J., Matulewicz. M. Brown. L. Row 3, DeBisschop, M. Coach Lowden, Thulin, M. Heh Maryann — the ball’s behind ya . . . Hch you two — you’re supposed to stand up to hit the ball. Volleyball Watch it Paula, me gottem ball this time. A SPRING PROM 84 85 Let us remember the endless march of Time itself . . . Let us remember what we have learned and let us learn from what we remember . . . Let us each sing our own song and stand ready to shape the society we will rule • • • My Purpose To be a little kindlier With the passing of each day; To leave but happy memories As I go along my way; To use possessions that are mine In service full and free; To sacrifice the trivial things For larger good to be; To give of love in lavish way That friendship true may live; To be less quick to criticize. More ready to forgive; To use such talents as I have That happiness may grow; To take the bitter with the sweet. Assured 'tis better so; To be quite free from self-intent Whate'er the task I do; To help the world's faith stronger grow. In all that's good and true. To keep my faith in God and right No matter how things run; To work and play and pray and trust Until the journey's done. God grant to me the strength of heart. Of motive and of will. To do my part and falter not His purpose to fulfill. by Henrietta Heron In Memoriam Mrs. Helen Platt Student-T eacher Relations Mr. Robinson y - (sin‘x) All right guys, who stoic my hammer? — 2x+ 2v'l-xJ sin'x” — reading dirty books again, huh? 90 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION Or vow to make it whole It's just a special feeling That's locked within the soul. Board of Ed. L to R.. Row 1, Berg, W., Landers, E., Wilson, N., Nasc, S. Row 2, O’Connell, R., Wehrlc, F., Foster, R., Gpriano, D., and DuPont, G. Walter Robinson History Audrey Beachert History Joseph Kazlauskas History Susan Belding Spanish Manha Bradley Home Economics Robert Kaiat Industrial Arts Jacqueline O’Connor Business Gail Schipul Home Economic Edward Ramonas Music Elizabeth Makepeace Art Thomas Reynolds Industrial Arts Beatrice Fuller librarian Martin Hipsky Physical Education Jeannette Panzarella Business Robert Collins Music Beverly Lowdcn Physical Education 92 Lucas Pasquaricllo Asst. Principal Lucille Mathes School Nurse Raymond Giannamorc Guidance Mary Reynolds Nurses’ Aide Charles Holbrook English Margaret Holtman English Jerry Vilhocti Science Roy Bouffard English Christine Hasscl English y Harold Gill Science ▲ • i Raymond Ryan Asst. Principal Joan Zeliff Sec. to Prm. Patricia Kearns English Joan Hanks Guidance Christine Woods Sec. to Guidance ▼ Fred Schipul English Kenneth Murdock Science William McClay Science Robert Pingpank Math Louisa Campbell Math 93 Michael Landry Math Mary Litke Math Penelope Premo Math Joanne Flynn History Superintendent's Message Who is educated? As a first evidence of an education, some important researchers on the subject specify correctness in use of the mother tongue. They say that the English language is the greatest instrument of communication that is now in use among men upon earth.” A person who has mastered the use of language will be a continuing reader. Your education is not something that stops at the end of formal schooling — it must continue throughout your life. We hope that the Thomaston schools have helped you establish a habit and enjoyment of reading which will set a pattern for the continuance of self-education. Another evidence of education is the power and habit of reflection. It appears that the world is constantly at our door and we don’t have time to ref lea and examine our lives — to ask ourselves who we are, what we believe, and what we want out of life. An educated individual will find time to think and to develop his own philosophy of life. The power of growth is another evidence of education. A many-sided curiosity is necessary to stimulate this power of growth in a person throughout life. Growing is not accomplished by turning away from subjects before they arc understood, and failing to sec the way various subjects relate to each other. We hope that your experiences in the Thomaston schools have helped you to relate one subject to another, to sec a whole pattern rather than separate units. Another evidence of education is named efficiency, the power to do. There is no purpose in absorbing information for its own sake, without production. Knowledge should be expressed in action. Hopefully, these traits characterize you as an educated” person and your learning should be useful. DR. MARVIN YAFFE Principal's Message TO KNOW — TO ACT An Arabian Proverb states: He who knows not and knows not that he knows not, He is a fool — shun him; He who knows not and knows he knows not. He is simple — teach him; He who knows and knows not he knows. He is asleep — wake him; He who knows and knows he knows. He is wise; follow him. To Act and how to act is most important. A Mr. Clement Stone says, There is very little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.” There arc few, if any, jobs in which ability alone is sufficient. Needed also arc loyalty, sincerity, enthusiasm, and cooperation. Action or lack of action is clearly pictured by the division of people into three groups: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. How much you do is important. How well you do it is decisive. It isn’t enough to ask intelligent questions; you have to listen intelligently to the answers. Ability without reliability isn’t worth very much and proof of ability lies in action. As each of you of the Class of 1973 graduate from Thomaston High School I ask you, first, to know and know what you know. Then, secondly, take positive direction with your action in using your knowledge. Each of you has the self-responsibility of your own energy and talents. Each of you may happily and successfully live by the Golden Rule by practicing self-discipline. Keep in mind Victor Borge’s advice, Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” I wish you kind thoughts, many happy years, and strength of mind and body to face the tests of life. Herbert W DeVeber MR. HERBERT W. DEVEBER 94 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Andrade Mr. and Mrs. David Innes Mr. and Mrs. John J. Barron Mr. and Mrs. Harry Innes Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennett JESSICA FASHIONS Mr. and Mrs. George J. Bouley, Jr. JOE'S T.V. SALES SERVICE Mrs. Martha Brown H. E. Koenigsbauer Mr. and Mrs. Russell Chapman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Mazzone Mr. and Mrs. Truman Cirone Mr. and Mrs. James Melvin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Mendicino Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cocca Mrs. Katherine Parker Conaghan Family Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pierpont Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cox Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rinkus Mr. and Mrs. Daniel DeBisschop Mr. William Rogozinski Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Deveau Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Royer Mr. and Mrs. Miles Didsbury Mr. and Mrs. John Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Revilo Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Sipkowski Mr. and Mrs. Duillio Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Foster Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. 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