West Roxbury High School - West Roxbury Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1979 volume:

West Roxbury High School Boston, MA 02132 1979 J._ ife People and Places The Times of Your Life Good morning yesterday, You wake up, and time has slipped away And suddenly it’s hard to find, The memories you’ve left behind Remember ... do you remember . , .? The laughter and the tears The shadows of misty yesteryears The good times and the bad you’ve seen And all the others in between Remember ... do you remember the times of your life? Reach back for the joy and the sorrow Put them away in your mind For memories are times that you borrow, To spend when you get to tomorrow! Here comes the setting sun The seasons, are passing one by one So gather moments while you may Collect the dreams you dream today, Remember . . . will you remember . . . The times of your life, of your life, of your life. Paul Anka We the Senior Class of 1979 dedicate our Yearbook to Mr. Donald Burgess, our former Headmaster. Most of us have known him for all our four years in high school, first at Roslindale High and then here at West Roxbury High. We will remember him and all that he has done in his years as Headmaster. We wish him luck in the future and in his post of District III Area Superinten dent. CO a. o One more brief announcement. 1975-1976 Freshmen at Rossie 8 Say what? Gone but not forgotten. 9 (1) ) DEADLINE SCHEDULE HI Cow SfcpniHf P «i Du 2wl Com ftp PfK Sw M c� n skpt« ? {« (A cm ,ra T «aBBRw mHKw i Wm .. SSL staik •ym % y s ' EM cm am • ■;. • m, (•. � % ' 7 7 Head Master Donald Pellegrini Dear Graduates: By definition, tradition is the handing down of customs or beliefs from one generation to another. Thus, we could assume that West Roxbury High School as yet has not established a tradition of its own. However, such is not the case. Through the hard work, spirit, and determination that you, the Class of 1979 have exhibited in the last three years, West Roxbury High School indeed has already developed a proud and unique character that makes us a credit to the entire City of Boston. Of course, you and I know that this has not been an easy task. History will record that you attended West Roxbury High School during the most difficult time in Boston’s School History. You endured the changes, the uncertainties, and at times the turmoil. Not only did you endure, but you learned, succeeded, and created a better atmosphere for us all. That you succeeded is a credit to your parents, your teachers, and most importantly, you. You have provided the leadership and have laid the foundation of a proud tradition for all the future graduates of West Roxbury High School. So it is with a deep sense of gratitude and honor that I congratulate you and thank you, the Class of 1979. 12 Senior class officers Traci Overton, Vice President; Georgia Tsiakalis, Vice President; James Larkin, President; Cheryl Fisher, Secretary. Vincent Albanese Karen Agnew Sam Aidonidis Wendell Amis Mike Archer Anita Arns Michael Barker Judy Blackwell Darlene Avery 17 Stedmund Blake Lorraine Blandin Anthony Bledsoe Not now, I’ve got a headache. Kevin Boswell Ernestine Boseman Thomas Boyd Kimberly Brazil Beverly Brewster 18 Paul Burke James Burns WW ri- Paulette Brown Arthur Cain Felicia Cain Daniella Carlevale Peter Carr Brenda Carter Terry Carter Christine Cassidy Sharon Cherry Marie Chubbuck Lois Ciavattone Cajou Clark Must I? •Mm • :«im a iw MW’ Renee Cloud Frankenstein didn’t mind, Why should you? Patrick Coleman John Colleran Michael Conboy James Connors We can get it together. Troy Cooper Edwin Cruz Kevin Costello MB James Corey Judith Cuddy Thomas Cullen Thomas Curran Nothing to fear but the food itself. Janet D’Alessandro 22 Angelo Debenedictis Sandra Dottin Sandra Delpha Daphne Dixon Michael Duggan Norma Estwick Randolph Farr What can I Say!! Cheryl Fisher Dennis Ford Jonathan Frazier Etlyn Froston Paula Godin Henry Golden Vicky Golson Victor Gomes Cora Gorman Denise Gottwald 24 Sam Hatem Rosemary Headley Karen Henry 25 Joseph Higgins Charlene High Wayne Hollins Michael Hudson Transcendental meditation Michael Humber Frances Hutchings Jean Hyppolite 26 Angela Ingram Anthony Jackson Right on! Denise Johnson Loice Johnson Stan Jones Nicholas Kapanedes Leanne Kenney Mark Kerney Keith Kitson OK, OK, I’ll return the library books! I could do that . . . once. 28 Umm, umm, good! Keith Kuegel Sandra Lattimore James Larkin Beth Lennon Sylvester Lewis James Lambrianidis Faublas Laurent Like father, like son. 29 Robert Luciano Barbara Mackie George Maheras Stephen Masterson Nelson McCain Katherine McCarthy 30 Lee Ann Moisson Robert Montana Ellyne Muhammad 31 Jerilyn Murley Banfield Nelson i James Naddaff Robert Nelson Hope Nevins Richard Noiles Theresa O’Bryant Traci Overton Steven Parham 32 Nancy Patten I’m camera shy! Lamont Penn Naomi Phillips June Pinkston Sandra Perry Jeffrey Poindexter Out to lunch. Tom Reardon copies my homework. Thomas Reardon I just love physics! William Quartarone Latanya Reddick Elizabeth Reilly Carol Poursanidis Fred Rausa Deborah Reid 34 Michelle Robinson Christopher Rogers Deborah Rosselle Gail Sennett Elizabeth Sellers 35 Claire Sfougaristos Jacquelyn Shaughnessy Lora Smith Joyce Strachan Nidaa Tannous Tammy Thomas Barbara Tibets Diane Tidd Debbie Tom Georgia Totikidis Georgia Tsiakalis Auguste Verdier Charles Vadala Richard Walker Up to here. Scott Walsh Letitia Walton Michael Webster Willie Webster Thomas West Gladys Williams Vanessa Williams Camera Shy James Akrivellis William McGonagle Antonio Andrews Francis Mclnerney Peter Burke Gail McLean Carlton Coleman Robin Mines Thomas Downing John Paloukos Mark Fiorentino Philip Pare James Flaherty Mark Sennett Judy Glenn Marcia Thornhill Denise Izzard Edward Troy Louie Karalexis Freda Washington Linda Lewis 40 Alicia Barrasso Joseph Barrett Data Processing English A True Artist Jacob Aronson Head of Language Department Robert Billage Science Mary Boschetto Aide 42 Jeffrey Caffee Science Jeannette Bowen English Bernice Butler Aide Hey little man, what’s up? John Buttner Civics Portia Byard Guidance Counselor Jane Cantino Business S t a f Edward Carlevale f Business 43 r Please sign my pass Emily Caulfield Special Education Earl Chisolm Business Mary Comer Mathematics Ethel Clemmons Aide John Conley Head of Social Studies Department Carolyn Cohen Physical Education Marion Conley Guidance Counselor 44 Paul Corrigan Spanish Leslie Crutchfield Physical Education Deborah Dancy Special Education David Debettencourt Business Joseph Donahue Head of Special Education Evelyn Dengler Robert Deveau Special Education Special Education 45 Busy, Busy, Busy John Donovan Mathematics Claudette Dwyer English Cassie Elliston English Sally Faecher Science Judith Fennessey English i William Finn Art Katherine Flannery Science Daniel Foley Head of Business 46 John Foley Vocational Education David Fuller Special Education Irene Garrity Green House Master Cafeteria Cafeteria Workers; K. Rynne, Peg Gordon, T. Thomas, K. Kroley, Barbara Shaughnessy, Clara Caroso, Winny Breen i 47 John Gately Special Education Frances Gavin Business John Gearin English Yearbook Advisor Your son has been a very bad boy Cheryl Lane Swimming David Glynn Dean of Discipline Roger Harris Head of Physical Education William Hartnett Special Education 48 Nick Kapanedies James Lambrianidies Save by goalie James Akrivallis! Kneeling: Donfred Gerton, mgr. Front: Frank Mclnerney, Anthony Bell, Dennis Ford, Jeffrey Poindexter, Thomas Downing, Edward Troy, James Larkin, Thomas West, Randy Mitchell, Stedmond Blake, Robert Luciano, Coach Leo Sybertz. Middle: Coach Roger Harris, James Clark, Mark Tatum, John Semexant, Robert Turner, Matthew Catarius, Thomas Claiborne, Michael O’Brien, Scott Hill, Nate Ingram, Edward Murray, Adam Dyott. Back: Alex Newman, William Quaterone, mgr. Michael Coackley, George Corey, Daniel Rice, Paul DeGrandis, Dominic Giacoppo, Chris Venuti, Albert Tiberi, Michael Leaston, Timothy Gomides, David Fairweather, Coach Conley. The 1978 West Roxbury Raiders football team was a tough, aggressive, and hard working group who gained the complete respect of every opponent they faced this season. Injuries and bad breaks greatly hampered the won-lost record but the Raiders were all winners as they gave their very best effort throughout the entire season. Jeff Poindexter on trap play. Defense! Jim Larkin. Stedmund Blake (87) tackles. 67 s w ■ i m m ■ i n Front: Kate Flaherty, Christine Sabree, Terese Tranfaglia. Back: Sue Offner, Jean O’Leary, Mary Ryan, Coach, Mrs. Lane, Nancy Finn. Not present: Debra Paterson, LeAnn Feeney. Nancy Finn and Katfe Flaherty start against Hyde Park. Terese Tranfaglia Susan Offner in free style. Mary Ryan doing the butterfly. Record 1978 Season Opponent Westie Brighton 54 61 Hyde Park 31 69 Latin Academy 101 36 Charlestown 66 67 English 77 61 Boston Latin 137 24 Madison Park 57 73 South Boston forfeited. Won 5. Lost 3 “Listen, Miss Gillis . . . Mrs. Lane.” Pre-meet conference. Jean O’leary does the backstroke. Terese Tranfaglia starts backstroke. Mary Ryan doing breaststroke. Front: Traci Overton, Georgia Tsiakalis, Theresa O’Bryant, Karen Agnew, Carmen Mitchell, Sandra Latimore, Denise Izzard, Back: Jewel Davis, Tracie Hailey, Mary Santiago, Jenniffer Allen, Makeda Wise, Tina Oehlshlagel, Angie Wong. West Roxbury Spikers . . . A screech of “kill” resounds through any gym West Roxbury’s volleyball team competes in, as coach Cohen urges on “Westies Spikers.” Portrayed here are juniors Tracey Hailey and Jenniffer Allen. 70 G. Tsiakalis T. Overton T. O’Bryant K. Agnew Q)O _ ' -+(D; -a 0 CD co v o DO Front: Michael Webster, Geoffrey Woodberry, Henry Golden, Darrell Sellers, Ricky Reed. Back: Abner Logan, Asst. Coach, Willie Webster, Steve Parham, Troy Cooper, Michael Renrick, Darius Agnew. Not pictured here Coach Dave Lowe. Steve Parham dunks for Coaches Lowe and Logan organize their team two points 72 Darius Agnew rebounds Troy Cooper takes a jump shot Henry Golden moves inside Darrell Sellers lays it up Chris Rogers has the moves G ■ i r I s’ B a s k e t b a I I wi nf I m i ' w3mw mg gtmgr i xmagm, -jn -.v Front: Jennifer Allen, Trade Hailey, Carmen Mitchell, Michelle Agnew, Sandra Lattimore, Lora Smith, Theresa O’Bryant, Denise Izzard, Deborah Bullock, Rear: Lori Fisher, Joan Smith, Gloria Taylor, Rosemary Prescod, Cheryl Rogers, Tanya Hussey, Lisa Henderson, Colleen Curry, Denise Mclean, Gwen Cooper. Debbie Bullock has the moves State Tournament 74 Karen Agnew hustles on defense Tip off Competitors in 1978 and 1979! 75 Front: Thomas Claiborne, Stedmund Blake, August Verdier, Thomas West, Bryant Davis, Darryl Scott. Rear: Coach C. Whitehead, Lazarus Michaelidis, Noel Farquharson, Maxim Issac, Kevin Corbin, Robert Staffier, Larry Natale, Anthony Bell. Not pictured here: Lewis Cooper, Lapide Verdier, George Stathopoulos, Tony Fotiadis, Eddie Troy, Rudolpho Read. Darryl Scott and Lazarus Michaelidis in scrimmage match 76 Thomas Claiborne is too tough to handle Let’s dance August Verdier can be deadly 77 Front: Robert J. Kupka Jr., Mascot, Middle: Bob Montana, Frank O’Connell, Dennis Ford, Joe Finn, Bob Luciano, Ed Troy, Tom Curran, Sam Aidonidis. Back: Peter Fondas, Mick O’Brien, Don Gentile, Paul Perella, James Burke, Fred Waishek, Don Paterson, Tom Varano, Steve Buckman, Robert J. Kupka, Coach. r- : W.R. , .. ... Opponent Charlestown -T Boston Latin 2 8 Dorchester 2 0 Boston Tech 2 7 M Jamica Plain 6 4 Boston English 4 1 Latin Academy 7 4 Jamica Plain 3 4 Dorchester 3 2 Latin Academy 5 0 : Brighton 4 2 Dorchester 2 2 ■ Hyde Park 5 2 Brighton 6 4 South Boston 5 ■ ' j ' s ' ' ■? 1 ' • y r 7 Hyde Park 7 1 ‘M East Boston 3 3 Charlestown 2 7 i West Roxbury pressures Lati n Academy 78 79 Mathew DuBois swims 50 yard freestyle Congratulations Mathew! Top: Edward Estrada, Mario Malendez, Mathew Dubois. Bottom: Mr. Kime, Gilman Brown, Silvan Brisset, and Yorich Valazquez : : -. ' i Silvan Brissett on the start Gilman Brown 400 yard freestyle Mario Malendez swims 50 yard freestyle Yorick Valazquez swims backstroke Silvan Brissett dives 81 c TD I O o r r a c • V H ||| i • mml 1 { tfl WSF:m u Floor: Juan Williams, Tina Oehschlagel, Tammy Cottrel, Sheila Muhammad Second row: Dan Rice, Darrylle Jettee, Makeda Wise, Tri-Captian Randy Harmon, Tri-Captain Christine Sabree, Darryl Harris, Avis Winston, Third row: Mr. Glynn Coach, Arthur Hall, Leonard Halliday, Kenny Moore, Mark Tatum, Patricia Walker, Theresa Wallace, Karen Boyd Rear: Scott Hill, Vera McGee, Troy Duante, Freddie Johnson, Anthony Jackson, Eddie Brown, Donnell Knight, Anthony Bell, Eloise Strickland, not pictured here: Tri-Captain Jeffrey Poindexter Randy Mitchell leads in the dash Tri-Captain Christine Sabree wins the 300 Sheila Muhammad runs the mile Makeda Wise highjumps Tri-Captain Randy Harmon runs the mile Vera McGee and Sheila Muhammad pass in the relay 83 Front: Marie Lalicata, Jayne Pagano, Diane Santiago, LeAnn Feeney, Mary Ryan. Back: Yvonne Skuncik, Nancy Finn, Tricia Muise, Mrs. Lane, Coach, Mary Santiago, Kate Flaherty, Marie Mullen. 84 Westie always scores high Activities e a r o o S t a f f Front: Traci Overton, Norma Estwick. Rear: Theresa Reynolds, Georgia Tsiakalis, Denise Izzard, Therese O’Bryant, Mr. Gearin, Aristea Liousas, Connie Mirra, Christine Sabree, Tom Reardon. Theresa Reynolds, Connie Mirra and Aristea Liousas Norma Estwick and Denise Izzard 86 Front: Portia Byard, Angie Wong, Poul O’Brien, Anne McLaughlin, Paula Mantouvalos, Mary Ryan. Middle: Venessa Williams, Letita Walton, Toula Sfougaristos. Rear: Karen Henri Front: Theresa O’Bryant, Charlene High, Mrs. Jones, Renee Singleton, Deborah Rosselle, Rear: Mr. Murphy, Randy Harmon, Jeffrey Poindexter, Michael Webster, Marjorie Erickson, Al Salvatore, Connie Mirra. R e d H o u s e S t a f f 87 Front: Jarilyn Murley, Robert Djevalikian, June Pinkston, James Naddaff, Christine Cassidy, Bernard Jordan, Denise Gottwald. Rear: Paul Bright, Philip Pare, Charles Vadala, Keith Kitson, Vincent Albanese, John Spinale, Paula Godin, Mr. Pacifico. Front: Dina Mirra, Francine Kinsman, Linda Wells, Gabrielle Stephen. Rear: Anne Marie Lydon, Joseph Richa, Danielle Bilodean, Josephine Vignolo. Y e I I o w H o u s e S t a f 88 K e y c I u b Front: Barbara Reilly, Ann McLaughlin, Etlyn Froston, Tracie Hailey, Makeda Wise, Jean O’Leary. Middle: Maureen Tate, Debbie Rosselle, Connie Mirra, Randy Mitchell, Lois Ciavattone, Bob Luciano, Lyn Feeney, Dennis Ford, Ginny Sheehan, Christine Keenan. Rear: Mr. Sprissler, Michael Conboy, John Colleran, Angelo DeBenedictis, Scott Hill, Mark Tatum, Bryon Blandin, Daniel Rice, James Larkin Steve Treon, Mr. Heidt, Sylvester Lewis, Paul Habib, Tom Reardon, Steven Hayes, Sailisman Ferron. 89 Front: Lois Ciavattone, Connie Mirra, Randolph Mitchell, Traci Overton, Christine Sabree, Rear: Aristea Liosas, Angelo DeBendictis, Thomas Reardon, Portia Byrard, missing Theresa Reynolds Front: Andrea Spoon, Susan Sullivan, Denise Flahive, Middle: Lorraine Rosselle, Kathy Frangioso, Ruth McAllister, Terri Thomas, Michael Hamwey, Debbie Rosselle, Marilyn Ennis, Patricia Kane, Janet Hussey, Connie Mirra, Rear: Richard Alker, George McNeil, Eddie Brown, David Palumbo, Steven Treon, Ferron Sailsman, Richard Fandel, Ted Papadopoulos, Bassam Hatem, Miss Kennedy. L ■ I b r a r y C I u b 90 Front: Barbara Denneny, Linda Mitchell, Sophia Douros, Nerland Semexant, Emeline Lakis, Gabriella Stephan, Felecia Cain, Rear: Mr. Aronson, George Stathopoulos, Stephan Buckman, Stathis Treon, Ramzi Bahnam, George Corey, Angelo DeBendictis Audio Visual Front: Joe Kenney, Tony Cedrone, Middle: Ronnie Bell, Bruce Catalano, Lamont Penn, Rear: Mr. Corrigan 91 M a t h T e a m Front: Georgia Tsiakalis, Ramzi Bahnam, Steve Treon, Charlene High, Thomas Reardon, Rear: Peter Erwin, Christine Sabree, Traci Overton, Richard Walker, Mr. Maloney. Front: Judy Cuddy, Liz Reilly, Barbara Reilly, Peter Erwin, LeeAnn Moisson, Rear: Mr. Barrett, Debbie Mulcahey, Karen Mitchell, Lyn Feeney, Jean O’Leary, Phil Reilly 92 Front: Mrs. O’Malley, Lori Ciccalo, Laura Ciavattone, Jane Pagano, Jeanne Varano, Middle: Mrs. Quartarone, Tessie Whitfield, Helena Gallaway, Ivena Robinson, Connie Mirra, Rear: Mrs. Vignolo, Lisa Lynds, Lorraine Rosselle, Marie Lalicata, Dina Mirra, Danielle Biladean 93 Greek Club Front: H. Laiyaridis, P. Tingos, S. Kambouris, S. Douros, S. Bakola, L. Marmanldis, P. Kehrogiou, C. Kiriakidis, E. Gaurilidis, G. Totikidis, A. Liousas, N. Apaojidis, S. Karilaros, J. Mihailidis. Middle: P. Vatousiadis, E. Toumbouras, D. Totikidis, P. Marakas, T. Fotiadis, T. Sfougaristou, G. Tsiakalis, A. Tsolias, M. Hatyidis, K. Kennos, S. Slamboulis, T. Papadopoulos. Rear: R. Manoloulis, P. Peidies, J. Akrivelis, K. Panopoulos, D. loanidis, G. Klisiaris, T. Athanasidis, M. Kalhoutea, G. Maharas, K. Tsilipanos, M. Kiriakidis, A. Kennos, D. Young, E. Mitrousis, D. Nichols, D. Parastatidis, T. Tsiakals, P. Yianos, G. Stathopouios, A. Mitrousis. Front: George Corey, Dwane Morgan, Randy Harmon, Robert Turner, Rear: Kevin Reilly, Richard Walker, Mr. Stranger, John Colleran, Angelo DeBenedictis 94 M r. L e n n o n j s S t a f f Front: Randy Harmon, Nancy Patton, Bob Montana, Lee Ann Moisson, Rear: Liz Reilly, Judy Cuddy, Lois Ciavattone, Jeffrey Poindexter, Michael Conboy, Maureen Tate, Gail McLean, Deborah Rosselle, Mr. Lennon. Front: Mr. Wall, Dorothy Killian, Theresa Romolo, Georgia Tsiakalis, Maureeen Tate, Aristea Liousas, Lee Ann Moisson, Stedmund Blake, Gail McLean, Nancy Patton, Allison Strachan, Donna Brennan, Lisa Pichard 95 O O C — D M r. Front: Patty Arsenault, Paula Arsenault, Lynn Donnelly, Denise Kupla Rear: Mr. Glynn, Nate Ingram, Scott Hill, Randy Mitchell, James Larkin .Front: Angie Wong. Rear: Mr. Conley, Ann McLaughlin 96 Mr. Kennedy, George Corey, Cheryl Swain, Lois Ciavattone, Ginny Sheehan, Connie Mirra, Rene Singleton, Chris Rogers, Freddie Johnson S t u d t C o u n c ■ i I Chris Rogers, Paulette Brown, Tina Oehlschagel, Jeff Poindexter, Melanee Taylor, Tony Laurent, Brenda Carter 97 D CD s e n ■ i o r Front: Kim Brazil, Traci Overton, James Larkin, Georgia Tsiakalis, Randy Mitchell, Rear: Mr. Glynn, Debbie Reid, Norma Estwick, Lois Civattone, Connie Mirra, Chris Sabree, Debbie Rosselle, Etlyn Froston, Lorraine Blandin, Mrs. Elliston. Lorraine Blandlin, Tony Laurent, Margaret Roberts. - 98 Front: Jackie Shaughnessy, Collette Jackson, Taren Cotteel, Terri Taylor, Deborah Reid, Norma Estwick, Sarah Fernandez, Rear: Mr. Wright, Velda Weeks, Perita Kitson, Juan Williams, Sandra Lattimore, Gregory Lame, Monique Jackson Front: David Smith, Melvin Cunningham, Eric Griffin, Ronald Hubbard, Miguel Reyes, Stansbury Smith, Daris Chapeleff, Rear: Mr. Procter, Michael Thierry, Denean Tolliver, Wayne Jones, Cassandra Harris, James Venable, Kenneth Moore. 99 CO (0 C T3 John Colleran, Gerard Joyce, Scott Hill, Mr. Stokes, Dennis Ford, Front: Kevin Reilly, Gerard Joyce, Joe Higgins, Angelo DeBenedictis Middle: Kim Brazil, Traci Overton, Terry O’Bryant, Mr. Venuti, Georgia Tsiakalis, Christine Sabree, Margie Erickson Rear: Randy Mitchell, Dennis Ford, John Colleran, Wayne Whelton, Scott Walsh, Darryl Scott, Darius Agnew, Randy Hatch. 100 Front: Dennis Ford, Gerard Joyce, Randolph Mitchell, Randolph Farr, Joe Finn, Rear: James Burns, Scott Hill, Mr. Lennon, Robert Montana. Front: Andrew Kirk, Anastasios Kennos, Middle: Theresa O’Bryant, Jim Larkin, Tony Fotiadis, Norma Estwick, Liz Reilly, Judy Cuddy, Rear: Maurice Carter, Alan Kravitz, Bob Montana, Brian McDonough, Mylo Keller, Phil Reilly, Gus Verdier, Mr. Houle M e d ■ I a E x P I o r a t ■ i o n 101 p h o t o g r a P h y C I u b Front: Marie Mullen, Lynn Feeney, Idly Breneus, Mary Santiago, Rear: Richard Colon, Mr. Siegfriedt, Tom West. Mrs. McShane: Editors: Liz Tobin, Barbara Reilly J o u r n a I ■ i s m 102 S M t a a n 9 a e g e m e n Front: Phil Reilly, Judy Cuddy, Anastasios Kennos, Aristea Liousas, Middle: Maurice Carter, Nate Ingram, Jim Larkin, Gus Verdier, Tony Fotiadis, Liz Reilly, Rear: Alan Kravitz, Mike Duggan, Steve Parham, Brian McDonough, Bob Montana, Mylo Keller, Mr. Houle. 103 Class History As we attempt to recollect the events that took place in the past four years and which were pertinent to our academic life, we find ourselves filled with ambivalent feelings. Perhaps, the often quoted dictum of Charles Dickens best describes our four years, for they were, at least for us, “the best of times and the worst of times.’’ A feeling of growing up was characteristic of us all. The first time that we actually looked forward to returning to school in September was in 1975, when our class would be entering the ninth grade at Roslindale High School and we were impatiently waiting to receive our programs and to go to our classes and see some of our friends. Under the court order, new school district lines were drawn. These lines sent many of our classmates to different schools throughout the city. Some were assigned to Jamaica Plain High, others to Hyde Park and a few to Roslindale High. We were eagerly expecting the opening of the school in order to meet the many students that would become our classmates. School time. As June approached and we were looking forward to our summer vacation, we found out that Roslindale High would be closed, and we would be attending a new building being constructed off the V.F.W. Parkway, to be called West Roxbury High. For our sophomore year we attended W.R. High School. Everyone was happy to be in this new school which had cost the city $21,000,000. When we first arrived we could not believe our eyes. It was a large structure with new and modern facilities Use your own microphone, Mr. Wall. including escalators and elevators, an Olympic size swimming pool, a large and beautiful library, new fully equipped science labs, new furniture, wall-to-wall carpeting, air conditioning and football field and tennis courts, as well as a beautiful 500 seat auditorium! We must state here that besides all of the new and exciting features of W.R.H.S. we did miss the old Roslindale High because it had a certain warmness, an “intimate personality” that is lacking in the W.R.H.S. due to its structure perhaps. The cemetery on the one side and the dump on the other that surround our new school are perhaps indicative of the “feeling” of the planners as to what a modern school ought to be! We saw many new teachers and the absence of several “old” teachers was deeply felt. In spite of this fact life has to go on and although we missed our old friends, we came to know the new stu dents and create new relationships. It was in October of 1976 that the Governor Dukakis visited W.R.H.S. Oct. 1976. Governor of the Commonwealth, Michael Dukakis, officially visited our school. The Greek Club prepared a reception in the library in his honor. Channel 2 accompanied the Governor and filmed the event. That night we saw ourselves on television. In April, the school sponsored the first “Career Exploration Day.” A 104 Career Day. number of industries, services and companies sent representatives ta W.R.H.S. It was a well planned and well organized project. Many of us caught a glimp se of what there is available as we are considering our future plans. Before we even knew it, final examinations time had arrived and with it the summer vacation. Since we were busy trying to adjust to our new school, we did not realize how rapidly time had passed. We were now entering our junior year. This realization brought with it a number of fears and hesitations, for we were reaching the point in our education and in our lives whefe we had to start making decisions about our future. What were we going to do in life? Were we gding to work, or to college? If to college, what would we study? We Our Gong show. had to fill out papers and applications for junior achievements and PSAT’s. We started looking in college catalogues and thinking about summer employment. It was our luck that the bus drivers went on strike on two different occasions, thus giving us an unexpected vacation. We also received an unexpected New Year’s present of three weeks vacation due to the record breaking blizzard of ’78. Ordinarily we would have rejoiced because of these days off from school, but now we were becoming concerned over the education that we were missing, especially those of us with college goals in mind. It was during this year that we years to come will serve as a reminder of the years of student life. The class of 1979 saw its soccer team to victory when it won the city championship. The operation of our Guidance Department was presented on an excellent T.V. show on WNAC. Some of our students were interviewed. We also experienced a great loss when one of our 1:45 School is over. experimented for the first time with a six-perio d day and with a double period gym. Our senior year was the year that made us feel more important as we were at the end of our public school education. Many of us celebrated our 18th birthdays. We said good-bye to our childhoods and commenced our adulthoods. It was an awesome feeling! This year was full of activities. There-were the formidable SAT’s to be taken and the decision making task as to what job or what college to apply to. Filling our those applications, financial aid forms, writing resumes and attending interviews occupied part of our time. Then there was picture taking and the preparation of the Yearbook, which in the Trophy case at Rossi. 105 Eat your heart out Mr. Sybertz. fellow students lost his life, drowning in the Charles River. We witnessed the promotion of our headmaster to Community Superintendent and the appointment of Mr. Donald Pellegrini as our new headmaster. But what dominates our memories are two events that have left permanent impressions. One of these was the senior prom and the other the ceremony itself. The Prom was indescribable. A happy mood prevailed everywhere. Boys and girls dressed formally and were smiling to everyone. The mood was catchy and even the faculty had a jubilant disposition. Rumor had it that W. Roxbury had more substitute teachers the day after Outdoor classes. the Prom than ever before. In June we experienced our most emotional day. As we all assembled in the John Hynes Auditorium our hearts were beating faster than normal. Flashbulbs popped. Amid the applause, we descended the stage, diploma in hand, making the leap into a different world, leaving behind a world of memories and dreams. Now we’ll set out to realize those dreams. The challenge is great, the will is there and the achievement is anticipated. Goodbye W.R. High School. Lunch time. I’ve graduated too 106 Senior Facts Darryl M. Addison: ice skating, bowling. “Live this day of your life as if it were the last day of your life. Life is to be enjoyed. Zodiac: Capricorn (the strong stubborn goat). “This is the year to remember, it is the last year of a long voyage.” (Thank God it’s over.) Karen Agnew, Michelle: basketball team, volleyball team. “Come on Steven.” Memories : childcare, the basketball team, gym class. Zodiac: Gemini. Vincent Albanese, Vinny: skateboard freak, like to ride unicycle. “Da,Yo” Memories: all the nice buns strutin’ down the corridor, sessions in the girls’ room. Zodiac: Aries. Wendell Amis: basketball. Zodiac: Pisces. Stedmond Leroy Blake, Hulk, Gramps: football, wrestling, track. “I’m perfect.” meetings at homeroom, “Shortcake”. Zodiac: Aries. Lorraine Blandin, Lolo: tennis, swimming, bike riding. “Hello” Memories: My dearly beloved friends and teachers and members of the senior class. Zodiac: Libra. I am leaving the school very sad because I love it so much. Anthony Bledsoe, Tony: baseball. “Foxy chicks, cool sisters.” Zodiac: Virgo. Beverly Brewster, B.B.: drivers’ education. “Mother frizzer” Memories: friends, teachers, chemistry class. Zodiac: Pisces. I leave my job to Joan Smith. Greg Brewster, Brew: basketball, tennis. “Work that body.” Zodiac: Aries. Paul A. Bright: partying. “Paul A. Bright is my name, partying is my game.” Kathleen Brine, Kathie: Cancer. Paulette Maureen Brown, Brown Sugar: tennis student committee. “You dilly.” Memories: Mr. Harris. Zodiac: Leo (the lion). Hopes to be a very successful business person. Felicia Cain, Sugar Bear: tennis, basketball. “You ain’t kiddin” Memories: stay cool. Zodiac: Leo. Brenda Carter: bike riding. Zodiac: Sagittarius. Christine Cassidy, Bum-Bum: DECA, racketball. “Pete the sneak.” Memories: the arboretum. Lois Ciavattone, Civee, Lois Lane: Honor Society, student government, Key Club (secretary), Prom Committee, Junior-Senior Semi-formal. “Fantastic.” Memories: Hyde Park Cowboy football games and the parties after. Zodiac: Scorpio. Cajou E. Clark: basketball. “My babies.” Memories: the school, the girl, the teacher. Zodiac: Pisces. To be a management. Judith Cuddy, Judy, Jude, shotgun, Juddy: Irish Club, flexible campus, Mr. Lennon’s aide, D.P. aide, stage crew. “Grab what you want.” Memories: Saturday night track, the 3 graces, strokes, Rocky Baby Watson, sigh s.b.r., that-a-nice, E.E. Janet D’Alessandro, Flirt: DECA. “I’m only teasing.” Memories: Joyce + Jimmy’n the Arbs. Marjorie Dawn: “A clear conscience speaketh aloud.” Memories: He who knows and knows he knows, he is a wise man. Seek him. Zodiac: Capricorn. Advice: Do not be flattered by nothing foxy. Anthony DeMarco, Tony: Mechanic, rebuilding cars, racing, working, partying. “Do it up.” Memories: beast of burden, partying. Zodiac: Leo Robert Djevalikian, Diva: musician. “The word.” Memories: discipline. Joe Finn, Sponge: Memories: cutting class. Cheryl Fisher: track, jogging, tennis, work, tutoring, dancing, singing, cooking, “If you do your best to reach your goal you’ll always be on top.” Memories: senior year, friends, teachers, Prom. Zodiac: Cancer. Senior Class Secretary. Jim Flaherty, Boe: Hitting the loading dock. Memories: Co-ed gym class. Paula Godin: DECA. “Look at the pretty foliage, ya know.” Memories: fights, bathrooms. Zodiac: Virgo. Charlene A. High: Glee club, theatre arts, math team, 107 cheerleader, student staff, student coordinator, National Honor Society. “Anything in life can be accomplished when you have the determination to succeed.’’ Memories: Lasting Friendships. Zodiac: Aries. Michael Ross Humber, Mike: jogging, girls, swimming. “I love you” un quote. Memories: If a girl says no, try again. Zodiac: Cancer. Jean Anthony Hyppolite, Jeano, Tony: basketball, jogging, swimming, boxing, tennis. “Once a king, always a king, but once a knight is enough.” Memories: Senior year, teachers, friends, Prom, some of the girls. Zodiac: Scorpio. Lome Denice Johnson: Crochet, dancing, singing. Zodiac: Taurus. Bernard M. Jordan, Bernie: racing, riding, working, zooing. “Broke his leg, we had to shoot him.” Memories: All the great years in high school.” Zodiac: Taurus. Sheila Ann Joseph, Flirt: partying and being chased by men. “Where’s the money, Honey.” Memories: the so-called Hollywood Environment. Zodiac: Aries. Brian Joyce, Buzz: baseball, football, hockey. “Later”. Elizabeth Kaczynski, Liz: DECA, drama class. Memories: Mrs. Houle’s drama class, girls room, the Arbs. Zodiac: Gemini. Nicholas Kapanedes, Nicko the Greeko: Greek club, Soccer. “Wow”. Memories: Hellas. Zodiac: Virgo. William W. Killian, Bill: art major. “What ever.” Memories: lunch at Arby’s, paint fights in Finn’s art room 324. Zodiac: Cancer. Keith Kitson, Al: hockey, Jr. achievement. “Who cares” Memories: 1776. Zodiac: Aries. James Lambrianidis: Soccer. “Wow.” Memories: scoring goals. Zodiac: Taurus. James Larkin, Jim: football, baseball, track, senior class president, Key club, Library club, student council, student government. “Check her out, will ya?” Memories: the girls. Zodiac: Scorpio. Faublas Tony Laurent: basketball, running, boxing, martial arts, girls. “You only go around once in life, so grab all you can.” Zodiac: Cancer. Aristea Liousas, Aristy: Greek club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff, stage management, office aide. “Always hope.” Memories: 77 September 20th the first and the last. Zodiac: Taurus. Connie Mirra: Key club, Library club, racial ethnic council, Yearbook Staff business manager, National Honor Society treasurer, homeroom rep, red house staff. “Time flies- already?” Memories: junior and senior years. Zodiac: Taurus. Bob Montana, Archie B.: varsity hockey team, stage management, Lennon’s office: “Out’a here.” Memories: McD. Robin Delores Morgan, Birdlady: “Get on off!” Memories: I’m the new girl in town. Zodiac: Cancer. Jerilyn Murley, Jeri: DECA program. “Is that a fact?” Memories: going to the ladies’ room after every class. Zodiac: Pisces. James Naddaff: lots of sessions in the girls’ lav, getting bagged, getting suspended for 5 days. “It wasn’t my fault. She made me do it.” Memories: Joyce, Cristin, Liz, Janet, Carol, Lynn, Lisa, Denise, Paula, Lois. Zodiac: Saggitarius. Banfield Nelson: track. “Love is in the air.” Hope L. Nevins, Lynne: DECA. “It’s been real.” Memories: smoking in the girls room. Zodiac: Taurus. Going on to college (dental assistant). Theresa M. O’Bryant, O’B: softball team, volleyball team basketball team, backgammon club, ping pong club, track team, all-city chorus, mafia, office assistant. “No guts, no glory”, Hey Baby!! Memories: whooo, zombie, vodka, yearbook ads (Chisolm’s), Bookmaker, Pooch, A.B.M., being narrow minded, arguments in the yearbook room, the Powder Puff football game that we did not have, Maloney, choosing DJ’s, Heartland, this F — cold building, busting my ass, Peggy Sue. Traci Overton, Shortcake: Senior class vice-president, student government vice president, 108 National Honor Society vice president, Senior advisory council, BSAC, yearbook staff, editor-in-chief, backgammon club, ping pong club, pep squad, volleyball team, badminton team, track team, math team, mafia. “It only goes to show it’s always something.” Memories: arf, whoooooool, zombie, A.B.M., vodka, yearbook ads (funeral parlors), bookmaker, Peggie Sue, The Hulk, football games, arguments in the yearbook room, being narrow minded, powder puff football game we didn’t have, Chateau de Ville, choosing DJs, Heartland, mickey d’s, cold building, puppy-pooch, Gramps, I’m excited Mr. Maloney. Steven Gerome Parham, Dip: basketball, baseball, stage management, football, “Anybody seen Michelle?” Memories: kissing in the hall, city champs in basketball, Zodiac: Leo. Lamont Penn, Monty: Prom committee, Key club, AV staff. Sandra Perry, San: sewing, interested in going into fashion design. “You and who else?” Memories: child development class. Naomi T. L. Phillips, Sugar: “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else.” Zodiac: Pisces. June Pinkston: DECA. “I am tired.” Zodiac: Libra. Fred Rausa, Big Fred: golf team, locker aide, computer aide. “Sit on it.” Memories: when I was never late a day in my life. Zodiac: Gemini. Thomas P. Reardon, Swami, Professor: yearbook staff, National Honor Society, math team, computer club, Chapter 622 student coordinator, spring track. “I know I’m crazy. That’s how I can retain my sanity.” Memories: Maloney’s classes, my car, my friends, “terminal error-reenter”, Zodiac: Cancer. A prediction: my friends shall be carried, on my coattails, to extreme heights. Elizabeth A. Reilly, Liz, Bones: Co-captain cheerleading squad, stage crew, Irish club treasurer, Mr. Lennons office aide, flexible campus program: “So what are we doing Saturday night?” Memories: Saturday night track team the 3 graces, Aronson’s French class, Shotgun, Woody, Rocky George, cheering for Westie, Sharkey’s algebra class, Mr. Strokes, Thatsa nice!!, SBRB Theresa Reynolds, Terry: National Honor Society, yearbook staff, student advisory council, library club. “To each his own.” Zodiac: Scorpio. Christopher Rogers, Slim: basketball, singing! “I love Roberta.” Memories: life is real. Zodiac: Leo. Christine Sabree, Chris: track team, swim team, backgammon club, ping pong club, math team, senior advisory council, National Honor Society, yearbook staff, pep squad, mafia. “Serious.” Memories: Whoooo!, Zombie, ABM., vodka, ads (Chisolms), pooch, Peggie Sue, professor, puppy, the powder puff football game we didn’t have, Chateau de ville, choosing DJs, heartland, Mickey D’s, this f-cold building, football games, bookmaker, 298. Zodiac: Cancer. Claire Sfougaristos, Popi: Greek-American Club (VP). Memories: Going to Sammy White’s + MacDonalds. Zodiac: Taurus. John Spinale: DECA. “Sponge, Flare em up.” Memories: sessions, DECA Class, parties in the arboretum, Mrs. Fennessy going nuts. Zodiac: Capricorn. Joyce Strachan, Big Mouth: Drama, DECA, office aide, having fun, partying up the arbs. “No sa and Sponge.” Memories: Mr. Lindsey’s 10th grade English class, Mr. Pacifico’s DECA class. Zodiac: Scorpio. Ricco Anthony Tate: going out to party, enjoying life as it comes, rapping to the young ladies. “Party hardy everybody because Ricco is here to party with you all.” Zodiac: Taurus the Bull. Tammy T. Thomas: party. “Where’s the party?” Memories: homeroom, running the halls. Zodiac: Leo. Georgia Tsiakalis, George: Greek club president, senior class treasurer, year book co-editor-in-chief, prom committee, math team. “Time will tell.” Memories: 1975,1977,1979, Zodiac: Leo. Celia Valack, Celia: “Praise the Lord!” Memories: “If it can’t be 109 done God can do it.” Zodiac: Gemini. Jesus loves all. Auguste Verdier, Gus: wrestling, stage management. Zodiac: Saggitarius. Richard Walker: Rich: Memories: only the best is good enough. Zodiac: Capricorn. Michael Webster, Mike: All-American: Zodiac: Leo. Kenneth Williamson: DECA, drafting, the arboretum. Memories: DECA. 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