Villa Maria College - Yearbook (Erie, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1976 volume:

Memories Light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored memories Of the way we were. Scattered pictures Of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were. Can it be That we were all so simple then Or has time rewritten every line? If we had the chance to do it all again, Tell me, would we? could we? Memories May be beautiful, and yet What ' s too painful to remember, We simply choose to forget. So it ' s the laughter We will remember Whenever we remember The way we were. ' The Way We Were Marvin Hamlisch W «- fttttoetfif$ « «•- SENIORS It was the best of times; it worst of times. No words can better descri college career than these pe Charles Dickens. We entered Villa with derbi Dehind us four years of friendships, laughter, tears, mistakes, successes, dreams, and problems. We survived panty raids and fire drills, beer blasts and fraternity parties. Working together as a class ■re pooled time and talent to produce tixers, and formals. „ have grown together with the community. G We learned to leai we gave. re, and to U1C   .n. mne. Although our time Ma students has passed, our ories have not. )egin a new life was difficult; to i the old was harder still. The ories we carried away with us i ney say ine Desi is yet to con More likely than not, however, v will look back and say they were the 1972-1976 ■ GAYLE NOREK Early Childhood I cannot predict what I will be. I can only live what I am. George Betts KORI BREAULT Social Studies And in the sweetness of friendship Let there be laughter And sharing of pleasure For in the dew of little things The heart finds its morning And is refreshed. Kahlil Gabran URSULA MARIA KOLLER URS Nursing Happy are those who dream dreams And are ready to pay the price to make them come true. ELIZABETH VAIL BETH Sociology There is nothing to hold us back now. Change, they say, It ' s the only way we grow. Oh, but the change we ' re showing. Carole King ip ft m |I - A Wf Vv 1 A w •- k CHERI CONFER Home Economics PATRICIA BOOKER f PATSY Early Childhood RITA MURPHY Nursing CATHERINE SUSAN WEAVER CATHY Early Childhood Each and every day Can be a time of new discovery. LINDA S. DEFILIPPI Elementary Education KATHRYN ANN RUSH RUSH Psychology All the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits And their entrances, And one man in his time Plays many parts. Shakespeare GINGER BROWN SIMONS Nursing COLLEEN ARICK CLEAN Elementary Education Every day is a passing day, And life is too short To let it pass you by unseen. MAUREEN SOLOMON Nursing The hills and the sea and the earth dance The world of man dances in laughter and tears. Kabir IRENE GRACE CLARK English While poetry is considered by most as illusion and delusion It is the only reality. Anais Nin NANCY BOTTORF Sociology -1 •• ' .■• JfjjF K wrjf ' 1 . JANE S. FEENEY Early Childhood Don ' t ever look behind At the things you ' ve done, For your work has just begun. ' ' Cat Stevens NANCY MARCECA Early Childhood There is no greater grief Than to remember happy times in misery; And your teacher knows it too. Dante ANN HOFFMAN Social Work CATHERINE MARY HELMRICH CATH Nursing One should never put on one ' s best trousers to go out to battle for freedom and truth. Ibsen BARBARA HETRICK Nursing MARTHA SERAFIN MARTI Home Economics And I know — Oh yes, The best is yet to come, And the laughter We ' d been counting on — It finally came around. Carole King iin m ' s 10 MARY LEE ANDERSON English After silence That which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible Is music. Aldous Huxley GAIL EDMUNDS Nursing That man is a success Who has lived well. And loved much. Robert Louis Stevenson MARY JO WRIGHT Medical Technology My family, my friends Moments of gladness, Memories of gold, Deep feelings from the bottom of my heart. ANNE E. KLOECKER Nursing MARY McCOY Home Economics Go placidly among the noise and haste, And remember what peace there may be in silence. Desiderata KAREN ANN MADIGAN Early Childhood Make yourself necessary to somebody. Do not make life hard to any. Emerson MARYSARA DETSCH Elementary Education Happy are those who dream dreams And are ready to pay the price to make them come true. L.J. Cardinal Suenens ELIZABETH ANN DROZD Dietetics Remember always that you have not only the right to be an individual; you have an obligation to be one. You cannot make any useful contribu- tion in life unless you do this. Eleanor Roosevelt ROBERTA CERK BOBBI Early Childhood MARIAN PHILLIPS Nursing KATHRYN SULLIVAN KATE Early Childhood PAULA ANN WEAVER Early Childhood Set me adrift in a sea of hope — I ' ll set my sail to a new horizon. NANCY JOHNSON Nursing PATTY FRANZ English ▼ A 1 1 i EILEEN COBETTO Early Childhood To be curious is to be alive; To sense wonder In things, great and small. Katherine Edelman DENISE HOUSTON Early Childhood BARBARA RATKE Early Childhood JACKIE HOUSEAL Home Economics CAROL JOYCE JOYCIE English The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have. Kahlil Gibran ELIZABETH ANNE WALKER BETTY ANNE Dietetics Some people are always grumbling That roses have thorns; I am thankful That thorns have roses. Alphonse Karr 16 LISA ANNE ROOF Nursing MICHELLE BAILEY MICKI Early Childhood The greatest kindness we can offer one another is truth. STEPHANIE MARIAN LAYKISH FLASH Dietetics Don ' t rush me — Life is too short to hurry. My Mom MARIE NUTTER Nursing MARY BETH LOPUS Nursing What sunshine is to flowers, Smiles are to humanity. MARGIE DRISCOLL Nursing If I can stop one heart from breakinc I shall not have lived in vain. Emily Dickinson MARY TIDBALL Dietetics SUE HAHN SATCH Home Economics Learn to drift. Don ' t plan a personal life too far ahead. Learn to accept the moment. But when you do find the moment is the right one, Attack it like a tiger, To a tiger all meat is love. Stephen Longstreet KAY RINEHULS Medical Technology There is only misfortune in not being loved; There is misery in not loving. Albert Camus SUSAN MARY SMITH Medical Technology Today ' s wisdom is learned by yesterday ' s fool- ishness. SUSAN BAUER Elementary Education If you see someone without a smile, Lend him one of yours. GOLDIE ANN MALONE Elementary Education Life is a chronicle of friendship. Friends create the world anew each day. Without their loving care. Courage would not suffice to keep hearts strong for life. Helen Keller JOANNE RADIC Early Childhood We can only know the miracle of life When we love. DIANNE MORAN Nursing 21 VIRGINIA ANN KNOLL GINGER Dietetics SUZIE MILLER Nursing KATHY O ' LAUGHLIN Social Work I shall pass this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do, Or any kindness that I can show to any human being, Let me do it now. Grellet MARTHA FENNELL Social Work My feelings are like my fingerprints, The color of my eyes And the sound of my voice Unique to me And unrepeatable. John Powell CHRIS MEAHL Nursing VICTORIA M. NIEDERRITER VICKI Early Childhood It is better to light one candle Than to curse the darkness. KATHRYNE PIECHOCKI KATHY Nursing We work not only to produce But to give value to time. Eugene Delacroix ROBERTA ANN WILDBLOOD Nursing MONICA ANNE ROESSNER Dietetics Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. ' Henry David Thoreau SHARON ANN SCHUMACHER Nursing Remember by finding things within yourself, only then will you be able to share them with others. X ' .- ' • L - ■ B v BP Wm- — fl rei y k l 4 | l f HELEN MARIE RUBERTO Social Work A great man is he who has not lost the heart of a child. Mencuiz JUDITH ANN TIRPAK Nursing In the midst of winter I finally learned That there was in me An invincible summer. Camus II 1 - -+2 1 1 1 % i ' $ V f: ■ ■f - 26 9 F ™ H 7 1 P 5 . s f 1 ' if Y 1 k V Class Of 1976 Mary Anderson Colleen M. Arick Mrs. Loraine Azzato Michele Rene Bailey Kristine Baker Susan Bauer Patricia E. Booker Nancy Dene Bottorf Kori Lynn Breault Mrs. Virginia Simons Bruna Carmosino Roberta Cerk Mrs. C. Christoph Mrs. Marcia E. Clark Eileen Cobetto Jane C. Gallagher Linda DeFilippi Mary De Kruif Marysara Detsch Margot F. Downey Margaret Driscoll Elizabeth Ann Drozd Barbara Duskus Gail Rose Edmunds Martha Fennell Patricia Franz Mrs. Patricia Fust Susan M. Hahn Catherine Helmrich Barbara Hetrick Deborah Hollister [ Mrs. J. Houseal i Denise Marie Houston j Nancy Louise Johnson Carol Joyce i Jo Marie Kennedy Anne E. Kloecher i Virginia Knoll Ursula Koller Joene Kowalski ( Stephanie M. Laykish | Mary Jo Licata | Mary Beth Lopus I Karen Ann Madigan j Dora Marie Magee I Goldie Ann Malone | Nancy Jean Marceca Mary Catherine McCoy Mrs. Colleen McRoy Christine M. Meahl Suzanne Miller Mrs. Cheryl M. Confer Dianne Marie Moran Rita Ann Murphy Victoria Niederriter Gayle Jean Norek Marie Nutter Marlene Okel Kathleen O ' Laughlin Marian Phillips Kathryne Piechocki Jo Ann Radic Barbara Ratke Monica Anne Roessner Lisa Roof Helen Ruberto Kathryn Ann Rush Mrs. Carole L. Ryan Sharon Schumacher Barbara Siewicz Maureen Solomon Jane F. Stevenson Kathryn Sullivan Mrs. Patricia Tenace Mary Louise Tidball Judith Ann Tirpak Sr. Corda Trouy Elizabeth Vail Elizabeth Walker Mrs. Jane Dee Watson Catherine Weaver Paula Anne Weaver Sandra G. Wenslow Roberta A. Wildblood Candice Bukowski Sister Nancy Fisher Joanne Mowrey Patricia Rose Aaron Naomi Collins Susan DeMaison Jane C. Gallagher Kay Ann Rinehuls Martha Ann Serafin Susan Mary Smith Barbara Jean Woodland Mary Josephine Wright Crystal Cole Yoakum 33 The College Community Students Faculty Administration College Community ,..-ge years extends far the beyond campus. The students of th_ 70 ' s have seen some of the most event-filled decades in history. ent their innocent childhood in the 60 ' s, they were still influenced by the many movements of that period — the struggle for racial and s space race, the anti-war and anti-establishment demonstrations. Entering college at the end of one unrestful decade, they became part of another turbulent one. They cheered the end of a controversial war in Asia. They campaigned and voted in an election which gave Nixon the Presidency. Following the Watergate Scandals, they saw the removal of several government officials, and the resignation of a president. They felt the worst recession-depression ever experienced in peace-time America. Entering into the year 1976, they saw the end of International Women ' s Year. They celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the College and began preparations for the bicentennial birthday of their country. In the midst of all the extra-curricular events, the students studied philosophy, chemistry and political economy; did field work; held part-time jobs; held stude nt offices and formals; and found time to entertain the opposite sex. Some schools are run by the administrators; others are dominatec by student dictates. We find at Villa, a balance of student-administrative effort to keep the school running smoothly. With a cooperative administration, the student body is represented on every college committee from Discipline to the Board of Trustees. Working with a cooperative student body, the administrators constantly seek to ameliorate conditions within the college, providing students and faculty with the most beneficial learning and living experience. in a variety of shapes, sizes, and titles. They collect our ideas and essays, and correct our term papers and mistakes. Offering us platitudes and patience they have given much of themselves to help us grow. ■ Below: 1) Sister James Francis and senior Cathy Helmrich make early morning preparations for the Gala. 2) Juniors Colleen Moran and Ann Mane Moriarity decorate Rainbow Gardens. Golden Gala, a formal dance held at Rainbow Gardens, opened a series of events which celebrated Villa ' s 50th anniversary. The dance was followed by an Anniversary liturgy at Villa Maria Motherhouse. Some other highlights included two exciting art exhibits by Zoltan Heya and Peggy and Friends , a piano recital by Vienna Cocuzzi, a performance by the National Players and an exclusive lecture by Father George Tavard. The finale to our celebration was an Academic Convocation. During this ceremony, former college Dean, Sister Doleretta was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree. The motto for the Golden Jubilee was With God ' s blessing another fifty years! . To Villa — Congratulations! May you continue to grow during the next fifty! 36 Making a rare appearance in a dress, junior Ann Mane Moriarty watches the dancers. Roses are presented to students who organized the dance by senior Suzie Miller and junior Laurie Hess. Junior Darcy Antonelli does the Ballroom Blitz 37 Tom Parthenakis leads the way for freshmen Louise Greco and Jenny Gnffo as the tempo quickens. Freshmen Janet Davis, Linda Perrine, and Chris Dietrich take part Pandora ' s Box. Below: Freshmen Cindy Miller, Janet Davis and Debbie McCormick step lively at the Greek Folk Dance in the Villa cafeteria. A Greek dinner dance was the highlight of Pandora II, Villa ' s annual classic week. Planned by the English and Humanities departments, the week opened with an introductory lecture. Pandora ' s Box , a program showing the miseries of women through the ages, and the film An tigone were presented. I ; -. 7 S J yfW Linda Kahle, Jeanne Cucuzza, and Mary Pat Gavaghan practice lines during a rehearsal During a break in rehearsal, Mary Dnscoll and Karen McClesky discuss character portrayal In February, the sophomore class presented Ask Any Girl , a comedy by Winifred Wolfe. Under the direction of Cathy DiGilarmo and guidance of Sister James Francis and Joseph Zentis, the sophomores acted out the story of a small town girl caught in the glamour of New York City. Anne McCarthy, Mary Dodson, and Rita Puhala assume positions on stage idecision strikes Debbie Gresak as Anne McCarthy approaches with colorful balloons Freshmen Mary Margaret Thess, Tracy Degruttola, and Julie DePetris are ready to philosophize Sophomore Ron Nagel clowns around with junior Pat Tepedino and freshman Chris Dietrich. 40 Left: Freshmen Mary Whitmeyer and Linda Jewel look around after their show off Junior Kathy Schirmer and sophomore Ron Nagel talk over the deal (below) Below: Deb Stoner (junior), Patti Middendorf (sophomore), Kathy Kostial (junior), and Sister Joseph Marie spend time in the United Way Carnival jail. Once again the college showed that the United Way is Villa ' s way! Over six hundred dollars was raised at the annual United Way Carnival held in the gym. The biggest community project of the college, the Carnival consists of an assortment of booths sponsored by various school organizations. This year, activities included a trivia quiz game, a gambling Casino, a walking flower vendor, a bake sale, and a white elephant bazaar. i [1 — +j I If ■ ; i r Halloween festivities began with a special dinner and entertainment by Fr. Simmons. Afterwards, students left for Pumpkin Carolling at area nursing homes, a community service project sponsored by Student Council. Dorm Council ' s Halloween party was held in the cafeteria when the carollers returned. Masqueraders bobbed for apples, carved pumpkins, enjoyed a puppet show by Srs. Jane Ellen and Jennifer, and were finally judged for costumes. Freshmen Jenny Griffo, Carol La very, Julie Tid ball, and Beth H ousel await the judge ' s decision. Posing as sunflower girls are Juniors Laur Donick and Jane Bauer. Junior Nancy Gallagher officiates as first woman priest 42 Freshmen Karen Brennan and Linda Perrine and Junior Rosie Veto SPLURGE! Never fear, Simmons here! Here Karen Brennan and her classmate Michelle Pauli look for treats. Freshmen Kathy Breen and Noreen Duffy contemplate seconds! 43 Anxiously watching the action are junior spectators Debbie Boles, Carfanq, and Elaine Becker. Vidakovich, Laura Administrative — student teamwork is a real hit wit Mrs. Joann Painter and sophomore Patti Middendorf Sports are up and coming at Villa, including biking, hula-hooping, volleyball, tennis, basketball, swimming, and Softball. Although the athletic program is not fully developed, it does offer students an outlet for stored-up energy and frustration. Even though varsity records leave much to be desired, Villa women do have fun. Sophomore Mary Fran Johnson waits for the big pitch Left Sophomore Rita Puhala demonstrates wrist action with a frisbee Below (1): Junior Debbie Stoner determindedly attempts to Go fly a kite! Below (r): Tennis Anyone? says Paulette Hahn, a sophomore 4 5 Many people appreciate the end product of a formal date; few realize the work put into becoming beautiful. First, one must make the date — senior Martha Fennell makes arrangements over the phone. Ron Nagle, sophomore, sudses up, and Debbie Sahovey, sophomore, gets that wind-swept look. The tedious task of shaving one ' s legs is tackled by junior Renee Vidakovich. Attempting to get curly locks is Trish Hohman, sophomore, and her classmate, Andrea Bordash, proves that the time involved pays off. Socials are a memorable part of the school year. Back-to-school, St. Patrick ' s, Spring and Fall Weekends are traditionally celebrated with a mixer complete with boys, band, and beer. Barb Ratke (Sr.) and Cathy McKissick (Jr.) serve at the St. Paddy ' s Social. Juniors Ann Marie Moriarity, Judy Fesenmeyer, Kris King, and sophomore Mary Dnscoll join in the fun. Right: Junior Mary Stucker waits for the magic marker pass. 48 irmaids Kathy Mikol and Carol Lavery, freshmen, serve with a smile. Enjoying a glass of green beer, Katie Sullivan gets into the spirit of Saint Patrick ' s Day. Left: Seniors Sue Smith and Monica Roessner survey the crowd as they dance Dora Magee helps a friend in need, Jane Hahn neighbor. Below: Senior Micki Bailey glares at noise makers As she closes her book for the evening, freshman Tracy Degruttola gives a smile of relief. Right: The theory two heads are better than one is proved by juniors Janie Bauer and Ann Marie Monarty 50 Anticipating lunch junior Martha Gette munches on her pen College isn ' t all social life, students soon discover a quick look around campus proves studying can take place anytime and anywhere. Freshman Beth Housel glances up to decide if classmate Cindy Miller is really studying Below Doodles are and Eileen Deluca than notes, especially when shared with a friend, as seen with Nancy Mader A ' and P takes hours of hard work as sophomore nursing student Karen Gremmels discovers Right: If the bra fits, wear it! Senior Cathy Helmrich demonstrates the importance of good foundation garments. Below: Clad in gown, robe, and slippers, Karen Brennen makes a late night call. | 1 lul mmt dr m } A m M . A i Clothes on Villa ' s campus add variety and color to the student body. Styles vary from skimpy and small to long and flowing! The sweater set is the thing for parties, the scrub dress for lounging, jeans and bandana for everything in-between . From farmer jeans to halter gowns to painter pants — Villa has seen them all. Modeling in basic denim are frosh Ann Kupfner and Linda Perrine Cathy Freeman, junior, displays the finished look — jeans, tenners, and windbreaker Through the efforts of Dorm Council a modified dress code was approved by the administration. Students were no longer prohibited from wearing halters, cut-offs, and curlers to the cafeteria. A poll showed favorable student response to this new dress code. Senior Marie Nutter looks nice in everything she wears — even a scrub gownl The babushka, very popular on Villa ' s campus, displayed by Junior Lori Van Loo Below: Sophomore Mary Johnson assumes her duties as a Jr. R.A. as she lends an ear to Junior Laurie Donick. The world goes by in twos could have been written about the students on Villa ' s campus. Rarely do you see one girl walking alone — she is with a friend, a roommate, a confident, a companion, or a classmate. Sophomores Tina Trlscilla and Cindy Baum find the buddy system works well when exploring the unknown. Left: Junior Sue Peer and Sophomore Anne McCarthy think life ' s a drag. W(r « i im ' Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine sophomores Trish Hohman and Debbie Dixon sit on the front lawn Below. Juniors Kathy Kostial and Beth O ' Hc show their close-up smiles. Left: A dog can also be a girl ' s bestfriend as seen here where a furry friend looks over the shoulder of Seniors Jo Ann Radic and Irene Clark Students squeeze activities in between studying and socializing Left: Senior Eileen Cobet- ta takes time to clean her room Below: Adding finishing touches to her pants, Rita Puhala gets ready for a big night on the town Joseph Zentis shows sophomore Mary Dodson the way to let the good times roll Opposite page: Maryann Poli, junior, relaxes by writing letters Sitting in pow-wow fash- ion, juniors Kris King, Judy Fesenmeyer, and Alice Mori arty exami ne a spool of thread Many students make their own clothes, including sophomore Claudia Christy The indoor pool at Villa is an added attraction enjoyed by students, faculty, and community groups. Open daily, the pool offers students a chance for recreation, as well as an opportunity for exercising away those unwanted inches. Right Senior Micki Bailey shows good form in her front crawl. Leaving the starting block Is Mary Jean Boylan, junior. A few pointers are given by lifeguard junior Vicki Yough Below: Either the water is cold, or senior Goldie Malone has just spotted a shark 58 T Students have discovered life ' s always a little better when it ' s shared with someone Right Jun- ior Elaine Barilec exchanges gossip with sophomore Gina Fritz Below In line in the Ladies R oom during a social, Mary Marino, junior, and freshman Kathy Mikol wait side by side. Frosh Debbie Fleming and Chris Payne strain for a bet- ter view Many students start battling the bulge as they begin their college years. No one passes through Villa without popping corn, visiting Mr. Donut and Perkins, or patronizing the vending machines. Under direction of Michael Rodak, SAGA Food Services offer students 17 weekly meals. These include special dinners such as the Traditional Thanksgiving Feast, Italian Night, and a Spring Picnic. Freshman Melame Blodgett finds a cup of Tang aids studying. Sophomore Laurie Constantino contemplates. Should I or shouldn ' t I? in regard to classmate Marguerite Watson ' s ice cream cone Juniors Karin Shealy and Candy Bender eat dinner in a makeshift cafeteria. 60 Senior Jo Anne Radic finishes the day with a snack. Chiquita or fraud?Freshman Carol La very is about to find out Becky Wilson, sophomore nursing student, believes things go better with coke Below: Seniors Margie Driscoll and Rita Murphy enjoy their final year of Saga food. 61 r- Mrt M 1 lie • tI ' Mm:r. it it i tf l Freshmen Mary Lou Whitmire and Karen Byerly along with Sophomores Mary Fran Johnson, Lisa Chieffe, and Senior Rita Murphy enjoy some Halloween Party entertainment. Dressed for a little Tricking , Sophomores Debbie Huff- man, Mary Pat Gavaghan, and Karen Mickle get Treat- ed by the other masqueraders. Sr Jane Ellen. Claudia Christy (Soph), and Eileen Cobetto (Sr.) think picnics on the lawn improve the flavor of SAGA food Curb-sitting has always been a popular sport at VMC, as demonstrated here by Seniors Kathy O ' Laughlin and Maureen Solomon, and Juniors Carol Klopovich and Cathy McKissick Juniors Robin McLaughlin, Nancy Gallagher, and Vicki Yough pause on their way to the cafeteria No matter where you go at Villa, you ' ll always be able to find groups of friends enjoying some leisure moments together. Comradeship always seems to improve the event, whether it ' s a planned party or some spur-of-the-moment fun. E3B i A M Taking a break from their studies are Dor Magee (Sr), Cindy Bollinger (Jr), JoAn Radic (Sr), and Diane Venter (Jr) 63 IN MEMORY OF Sister Mary Norman White ho use Sister Helen Mary Donaldson Carol B. Klopovich One ' s Life cannot be Judged until she has passed away. If one leaves this world and she is forgotten, she has Died. If one leaves this world and she is remembered, she has Lived. Your memories will remain in our hearts forever. The Junior Class swam away with the top honors in the annual interclass swim meet. Sophomores placed second, Freshmen third, and Seniors floundered to a watery fourth. 65 The Manechor Club was the scene of Spring Weekend sponsored by the Junior Class. A semi-formal dance is only one event of the weekend; this year, a social and a coffee house completed the affair. a % Straying from professors and parties, Villa women find time to donate hands and hearts to worthy causes. More than one hundred students participated in the annual Children ' s Day. 4 A community service project, Children ' s Day is sponsored by Student Council for the underpriveleged children in the area. Activities include games, a picnic on the lawn, and cartoons. The seniors presented their fourth and final talent show, Happy Days Are Here Again , to a large receptive audience. Show material included a talking horse, singing nuns, rock-and-roll group and more. J n 69 More Talent Show Faculty and Administration ROW 1 Sr Mary Ellen Dwyer. Sr Mary Rose Rossiter ROW 2: Ruth Hahn. Sr Raymond Marie Bohrer, Mary Jo Cherry ROW 3 Albertta David. Judy Holahan. Sr. Mary Claire Kennedy ROW 1: Sr James Francis Mulligan, Sr. Lucille DeStefano, David Gustafson ROW 2 Sr Ellen Frances, Sister Jerome, Paula Popp ROW 3 Sister Eleanor, Dr Marilyn Denton, Diana Shriver 7. ' ROW 1: Marjorie Bond. Peggy Krider ROW 2: Tom Parthenakis. Mary Sue Smith ROW 3: Sr. Joseph Marie Fitzgerald. Sr. Mary Ivo. Joseph Zentis ROW 1 Dr John Wagenaar. Sr. Lawreace Antoun (President), Sr. Marianne Stuckert ROW 2: Sister Consuela Quinn ROW 3: Frank Weschler, Dr. James Hanigan ROW 4: Karul Lasher, Alexandra Jennings 74 ROW 1: Sr, Marie Frances, Marie Yost ROW 2 Dr Consuelo Sague, Dr. Mary Harsch ROW 3 Sr Mary Jeanne Hain, Mildred Howard, Dawna Mughal ROW 1 Miriam Kneller, Donald Tronetti, Sr. Mary Mark Doubet (Academic Dean) ROW 2: Pat Miller, Sr Eunice Carlos ROW 3: Sr. Beniqna, Sr Margaret Frank I ROW 1: Dr. Dorothy Jean Novello, Fr Jerome Simmons, Rita Weschler ROW 2: Sr. Joachim, Sr. Jennifer Pianta, Sr. Jane Ellen Ga Ma. Joann Painter ROW 1: Sr. Nancy Fisher ROW 2 Dr Milivoj Karcic, Sr. Brenda Marie Vines, Barbara Bukowski ROW 3 Sr. Ann Mane Cappello, Jean Williams, Mrs. and Mr John Youn -J 7 8 ROW 1: Lois Bernadini, Arthurs Stomers, James Zaranek ROW 2: Sr. Catherine Manning, Sr. Rosa- leen Hart 79 WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROSITY OF THE PATRONS AND ADVERTISERS OF THIS YEARBOOK. PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buseck Mr. and Mrs. John Stover Mr. and Mrs. E. Mellitus Knoll Mr. and Mrs. John O ' Neil Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peterson Betty King Mrs. Jean Gillingham Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mason Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tidball Mr. and Mrs. James Tepedino Helen Okarma Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman Mrs. Eleanor Driscoll Dr. and Mrs. Harry Wildblood Mrs. Betty Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ulmar Fritz Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hugan Mr. William Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell P. John Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Farrel Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Housel Dr. and Mrs. Chiu Ling Chai Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Amada Marino Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Gavaghan Mr. and Mrs. George E. Donnick Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Gresak Mr. and Mrs. Quido Antonelli Mrs. C. Howard Edmunds Mr. and Mrs. William B. Middendorf Mr. and Mrs. John G. Grasso Dr. and Mrs. Henry V. Ratke Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Hahn Rose Stucker Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weschler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parthenakis Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith Senior Class Frontier Coffee Shop Math and Science Club — VMC The Lite-House Maureen Mason ' s Parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rush Richard Cywinski Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer Mr. and Mrs. John Madigan Mr. Joseph Parks Mr. and Mrs. George Barletta Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carlos Mr. Rudy Funari Mr. Robert A. Gremmels A Friend Mrs. Christy McCoy Mr. William Goodnoe Dr. and Mrs. Robert Peters Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rinehuls Mr. and Mrs. James Lavery Mr. and Mrs. Puhula Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Griffo Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Cobetto Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stendler Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Lopus Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Wright Mr. and Mrs. William G. Moriarty and Mrs. James H. Roessner and Mrs. Bruce G. Baker and Mrs. Thomas Ruberto and Mrs. Gilbert P. VanLoo George J. Vidakovich Mrs. Irene L. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bailey and Mrs. James A. McLaughlin and Mrs. Robert D. Hetrick and Mrs. Paul E. Miller and Mrs. Keith Mader and Mrs. John F. Kloecker and Mrs. Herbert F. Heidt Henri Hair Fashions Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Seymour Jewelers Gerda ' s Needlework Boutique A Friend Villecrit Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr YEARBOOK ' 76 Mary Lee Anderson Editor Rita Murphy Subscriptions Mary McCoy Patrons A special thank-you to Debbie Cataldo, Mary Fran Johnson and Staff Kori Breault Kathy Rush Sister Joseph Marie Cheryl McLaughlin Judy Tirpak Business M Advertisem COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1976 MODERN INDUSTRIES A good place to work 613 W. 1 1th St. Erie, Pa. 81 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 76 The Sophomore Class The Okarma ' s of Randolph, New Jersey 82 Compliments of 3 D ' s 3040 W. 8th St. Erie, Pa. Best Wishes for a Bright Future To the Class of 1976 From your student paper The Vill6crit 8 3 VILLA WOMEN DO IT ALL. STUDENT COUNCIL 1 975-76 M I . ?« icA J.. J COMPLIMENTS OF Lynch Camera, Inc. 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