West Boylston High School - Lions Roar Yearbook (West Boylston, MA)

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“Cool it” shouted by Tom Forsberg, which in turn are echoed by Pam Fernsten and Donna Bonci. Master electricians, Richard Hoaglund, Ronald Lind, and Bob Newell rush off to repair the short circuit. Janet sprints to the rescue with her bay — “Berry” candles, and in the darkness stumbles over Claire Hopgood who is demonstrating her latest skiing techniques to Bob Brustlin. Fire fight- ers, Jim Larrabee, Jeff Siam, Jerry Orne, and Linda Ernst armed with her trusty “Shovel”, answers to the frantic cry of “FIRE!” issued by Wayne Holmes. The fire is soon extinguished, the electrical power is restored, and everyone resumes celebrating, except Kathy Messier, who is lost in the haze. As the bash gets back into swing, Karen Vail, Sharon McCabe and Nancy Martin request that the band play “Born to be Wild” for the surviving members of the class. Because of the deafening music, no one but Jimmy Cairns, whose curfew is 11 p.m., hears the clock strike midnight. After his desper- ate search for a ride home, Jim Ham offers to drive him in Gary Luksha’s “Guido — Mobile.” Due to the excessive crowd, the party moves outside to the swimming pool area, which is kept up to par by Gail Leonard and Sandy Brunelle. Marie Cronin, Sue Chapman and Linda Despres decide to put t n a swimming and diving exhibition. Ken Rogers and Brian Lowell, while picking apples high in the tree, fall directly into the White House pool. Senior life savers Fran Triola and Mike Scales, hearing their plea for help, dive to their rescue. Dr. Sheila Kyes, assisted by nurse Wendy Hohne, bring a fresh supply of oxygen to the survivors. A loud roar, lead by Jane Ricci erupts from the boisterous crowd. Police officers Bob Sepavich, Sue Harding and Billy Mulchay arrive after being recognized by peace-loving citizens, Tom Nickerson and Fred Folly. After being recognized as fellow members of the class of ’69 they are asked by the First Lady’s secretary Judy Shusta, to remain to enjoy the festivi- ties. Coming through the swamp, the White House gardener Dwight Marsh, sees Janet, “high there” Trainor, picking tulips with Sally Shubert and Linda Savage, who are wondering how the tulips grew so incredibly high. Everyone rushes back into the ballroom to hear Mike Condon read his list of the gaa— rooviest dressers. Number one on his list is Kris Bertelson who wore the hairiest dress. Marlene Smith takes second in her majorette skirt. Third on his list is Donna Rousseau dressed in her giraffe skin mini dress with beads. Mary Caola in her psychedelicly painted dress takes fourth place. After he finishes reading his very exasperating list in the corner of the room we see Timmy French and Mark Moor- adian discussing a very difficult math problem. The Kinks return with guest artist Gary Orciani singing “Take me back to my Hydeout,” followed by Sue, singing “Simple Simon Says.” As we look to the far side of the ballroom we see Mary Matiilis comparing the length of her hair to that of De-De Rheaum, At the adjacent side of the room, we see Dennis Rousseau conversing about how his Chevy Impala will out do Don Smith’s gallant Valiant. David Rowell and Rocky LaComfora appear to be looking for some backyard ac- tion; and plenty they find as they see Becky McKeon and Carolyn Merritt driving Dick O’Neil’s garbage truck, heading straight for the kitchen wall. As we turn from the sight we see Judi doing a rain dance and thinking “Snow.” Coming inside is Dale “better late than never” Jewitt, followed by her shadow Nancy Potvin and a new arrival Margaret Carey. Now we turn the spotlight on Cathy Courneyer, who is reading the edition of Fashion Magazine, looking for the best page. Then as we look in the shadow of the spotlight we can almost make out two figures, oh yes it’s Robert Noyes showing ace driver Timi Maki hand shadows of a rabbit. All of a sudden the fireworks begin with a crashing, caused by Cathy Stiles, who is driving Steve Sherwood’s latest tank. Hearing this crash, the class of ’69 pile out to the back door and head for their cars. But blocking the driveway we see Bob Reynolds who’s Sunbeam is stuck under Roger Fallavollita’s Black Bomb. Seeing this, Edward Parzyck, fiercely mad, picks up the black bomb; and with a mighty heave he throws it onto the garden, ending this most momentous evening. Now the class of ’69 will wait for another 10 years and another crazy, wild class reunion, this one to be held at the home of Deb Condon or Gloria Gambaccini’s.

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