West Springfield High School - Olympian Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 368 of the 1976 volume:

1976 Olympian Volume X Published By The Students of West Springfield High Sel 6100 Rolling Road Springfield, Virginia 22152 TABLE PROLOGUE 6 STUDENT LIFE 20 SPORTS 58 ACTIVITIES 146 OF CONTENTS BICENTENNIAL SECTION 200 CLASSES 210 FACULTY 320 ' 7976 COINS G-10 J5 At A LONG DISTANCE DEPOSIT 20C LISTEN FOR DIAL TONF JjWEN DIAL ilSTiNCE INDEX ADS 338 348 EPILOGUE 349 4 Table of Contents Sports Editor General Staff Editor Business Staff Kevin Goodale Editor-in Chief Laura Barbel ' v i, tent Ldiir.r Copy Boitor Photopapby Editors Bob Gaudian Business Editor Gary Warner Gary Stringfellow Laurie Gaudian, Paula Levesque. Sandy Burke Kathryn O ' Keefe, Kathy Henderson, Andrea Forgas, Peggy Fleming. Peggy Stassi. Vicki Reyanard, Kathv Lubin, Fran Tatu. Sue Pispecky, Val Bayne Eileen Baker. Brenda Hawkes. [ody Hensley Photography Staff Typing Staff Nancy Golden, Bob Chronister Sharon Marston, Kathy Falls Kevin Kid well. Bob Gwynh (,ener it Mult Advisor Mr. R.T. C.zarnik 5 ii§ I,; RSkvBfX 1 K ’ l ii (INC, + ink itfiVIU y x w i |A • ”T$?J ?• ra 1 6 There is something in the air Prologue 7 That began a decade ago 8 Prologue 9 And kep an( g g ' Si H ?% .... v,: Passing from one to another Contagious Prologue Hi. , ; y ■ ' ■� « n 1 C; ■ ' i • ' f i Spreading Joy, Sadness, 12 Prologue Anger, and Excitement Hope, Prologue 13 � il Only to leave us drained of emotion. 14 P rologue But it returns — Incurable, as it always does. Prologue 15 With the passing of each year 16 Prologue It picked up momentum; Absorbing and engulfing. Until . . . Prologue 17 It Exploded SPIRIT! Prologue 19 ¥j wWl ' l Kv0f ' v J STUDENT LIFE Student Life provides the opportunity for all students to participate in the everyday happenings at West Springfield. Whether it be a dance, a play, an eleven¬ legged race, a pie eating contest or a concert, there is enough to interest everyone. The life at W.S. keeps at a constant increasing pace. It begins on the first day of school and continues to build up until it climaxes at Graduation. One of the many displays at West Springfield. You want a balloon on your head? They told us to decorate the halls! “Thank you for the dance,” exclaims Jeri Sager at the La Tuna assembly. 22 Student Life School Days Steve Chabon has the small problem of staying on his donkey. I think I ' m gonna die. Urban Renewal entertains at an S.G.A. assembly. Bill Revel plays Merlin in community relations. Student Life 23 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSEMBLIES The Student Government As¬ sociation succeeded this year in br¬ inging to the student body one as¬ sembly each month. The as¬ semblies mainly consisted of bands, and provided an opportu¬ nity for the students to take a break from their every day academic en¬ deavors. The music let W.S. move into a relaxed atmosphere even if it was just for an hour. S.G.A. defi¬ nitely kept its promise of one every month. Urban Renewal warms up before their performance. Urban Renewal succeeded in charging up W.S.’s student body. 24 Student Life Mach I puts some rock and roll into West Springfield’s auditorium. The Master attempts to break two. Student Life 25 If only school would end. T r 1 pff || r A J fit HA ' 7 j V 1 Bi 1 l «r. ' mi SSBtlSS SS«i ■rqitij k fe • Hi mm wh Bob Ray and Tricia Anderson work at the Spaghetti Dinner “I wonder if they’re gonna let me out.” k Maybe if 1 aim just right, I can hit it. 26 Student Life The Lighter Side of W.S Nothing like a good bump. Watch the finger, Bill! I can Fly! I can fly! This little piggy • • Student Life 27 Who needs L’il Abner with this crowd? Taking the big step into Dogpatch. Crowning Bruce Hermit as “King of Sadie Hawkins. The Sadie Hawkins’ band Happiness. Sadie Hawkins Ya’ll look awful young to be gettin’ hitched. 28 Student Life Keyettes enjoy singin’ and spreadin’ the word about the dance. THE DOGPATCH CELEBRATION Some of the couples enjoy just plain talkin’ for a spell. Student Life 29 Gettin’ hitched by Marryin’ Sam Makin’ a wish (or takin’ a swim) at the well Findin’ your heart on the tree or dancin’ to the music of “Happiness’ Was all part of the Sadie Hawkins celebration. ‘‘Don’t take my picture. Dancers rest during a band break. Scott Thompson and Ronda Burnett discuss their upcoming marriage. As marrin’ Sam, Mr. Benton weds couples and Andy Behl wit¬ nesses. 30 Student Life Imaginative Spartans display their costumes on Costume Day, led by the winner for best costume, Kirk Heston. SPARTA WEEK Steve Chabon, Jack Baker, and Bill Jewell cheer for the Senior Powder Puff football players. Junior Michelle McMahon, stretches toward the goal, closely pursued by the Se¬ niors. Members of the kingdom help their Queen decide how to cheer up the King. “Could It be Magic” The theme for Sparta Week ’75 was appropriate for the whirl of magic and fun activities which took place throughout the week. On Monday, a short comedy cal¬ led the “History of Sparta Week” presented by the drama students initiated Sparta Week ’75 and kept everyone smiling — Student Life 31 With Tuesday came a kaleides- cope of costumes and colors for “dress-down day.” The first an¬ nual Powde r Puff Pep Rally was accompained later on with the traditional Powder Puff game in which the victorious Seniors over¬ came the tough Junior competition 26-6. Wednesday meant the annual Future Homemakers of America Fashion Show in which the 1975 Homecoming Court was presented, escorted by well-dressed Key Club members. During halftime Vicky Godwin is crowned Sparta Queen 1975. Excited Spartans cheer for a Homecoming victory. The Senior class float, which won second place, passes by the stands. 32 Student Life The Junior Class float won first place. Junior Varsity cheerleaders perform a skit during the Homecoming game Pep Rally. - ■ v - f .. W MS. ■ J ' i , 1 ' % 0 % a - a-- k 4 A. K ■Wjrw rJrT ■■ Thursday brought the “Sparta Games” in which the Senior Class proved itself champs in such areas as eating raw eggs and eleven¬ legged races. Night brought on a bon-fire to arouse Spartan Spirit and ward off evil spirits. Spartan Spirit was at its best Friday night, even though the football game was lost to Fort Hunt 20-0. A dazzling half-time parade was presented, during which this year’s Homecoming Queen, Vicky Godwin, was crowned. Everyone was looking forward to Saturday’s Homecoming Dance with happy anticipation. All in all, it was a truly magical week and one that would be filled with memories for all who were a part of it. Vicky Godwin is thrilled at being chosen Homecoming Queen. Student Life 33 Everyone dances to the tunes of “Big Boy.” Couples enjoy the lively music. Homecoming; An Exciting Night For Everyone Homecoming Queen Vicky Godwin and Mr. Volrath enjoy the traditional first dance. Corsages, crepe paper Silver stars and special clothes Transformed A normal cafeteria Into an enchanted ballroom. Great music by “Big Boys,” crowning the Queen. Laughter and dancing All to the theme of “Wishing you were here” Was a grand finale to the Homecoming Week and West Springfields 10th anniver¬ sary. Sue Einsel and Vella Bloom help with the refreshments. 34 Student Life Slow dances provide needed rest for everyone. Homecoming Queen Vicky Godwin. Homecoming attendants and their escorts. Student Life 35 SPARTA COURT Cathy Lederle, Sophomore Kathy Lanigan, Freshman Kristin Ranney, Freshman 36 Dianne Morris, Sophomore Sue Strom, Junior 37 Sue Morris, Senior Karen Forgas. Maid-of-Honor Kathy Widman, Senior 38 Vicky Godwin, Sparta Queen 39 STORY THEATRE “Sweetcakes! Look at those sweetcakes!” 40 Student Life Princess Mary Ellen Alfieri laughs for the first time at the sight of “The Golden Goose.’’ Sheryl Anderson and Pat Croskery are reunited with their “son” Phil Sane, The Master Thief.” Pat Croskery and Mark Hidrelmeir have dinner in The Little Peasant.” On November 20, 21, and 22, the Performing Arts Department revived the tradition of a fail produc¬ tion begun with We Have Always Lived in the Cas¬ tle with a production of Paul Sill’s Story Theatre combined actors and actresses from the Drama De¬ partment and singers and musicians from the Music Department in a contemporary rock-musical featur¬ ing stories from the Brothers Grimm and Aesop’s Fables. Student Life 41 DONKEY BASKETBALL Uncanny riding abilities and excellent teamwork aided the mighty Senior Class to an easy victory over the Junior Class. Sheryl Anderson led the Senior girls over the Junior girls, while Gary Warner led the Senior boys over the Junior boys. In the Championship game the boys just simply manhandled the girls. In the end, the Senior Class, once again, proved themselves superior over all the rest. It took more pull than push to get these donkeys going. Doce doe, grab your pardner, round and round. Is it a boy or a girl? 42 Student Life Good morning, Sheryl. Student Life 43 Sweetheart Dance These couples dance to the music of “Raven”. “I love to bump!” laughs Wendy Rhame. The band “Raven”. “I wonder if we’re up there?” One, two, three — kick! 44 Student Life Conversation is an interesting break from dancing. As anxious couples crossed over the bridge into a dream world; The annual Sweetheart Dance became a reality. Love, laughter and music filled the air as “Raven” played to the theme “Best of my Love”. Smiling faces were abundant as the couples reached the dance floor. “Scott, over here! Remember me?” Student Life 45 The 1976 Sweetheart Court. Sweetheart Queen Robvnn Charles enjoys the traditional dance with Mr. Volrath. Best Of Our Love David Gaudian and his date take a much needed rest from dancing. Allison Brown and J.D. Anderson enjoy the music of “Raven”. 46 Student Life Kay Berry and Doug Trogdon seem anxious to hit the dance floor. “The Best of my Love” seems to be an appropriate theme for the evening. Amid cupids, valentines, and streamers arose an enchanted room full of happy people. By the “Wishing Well’ couples could search for their own personalized hearts. The announcing of the Maid-of-honor — Mary Jo Able — and the Queen — Robynn Charles — topped the evening. The dance, sponsored by the West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y, was a great success and left memories of a magical time for everyone who attended. The music slowly rocks these couples to sleep. Student Life 47 SWEETHEART COURT Tara Raines — Freshman Danny Young — Escort Donna Pepe — Sophomore John Walker — Escort Ruth Cisewski — Freshman David Tedrick — Escort 48 Student Life Lynn Carlson — Junior Steve Evans — Escort Student Life 49 Laura Wolfe — Senior Chuck Witaschek — Escort 50 Student Life SWEETHEART QUEEN Robynn Charles lack Verna — Escort Student Life 51 THE ANNUAL W.S. SCIENCE FAIR )oe Stipo learns how to communicate with the ants. Tom Spraggins, the Grand Prize Winner, with his project. Mrs. Durie is awarding participants with certificates of merit. 52 Student Life Mr. Young has some questions for these participants. The West Springfield Science Fair is a learning experi¬ ence. The Science Fair gave the students at West Springfield an opportunity to display their tal¬ ents and interests in the fields of science and engineering. The Grand Prize was awarded to Tom Spraggins for his work the cell in relation to the computer. Six “Best in Show’’ awards were given as well as first, second, and third place ribbons in each field. All of these win¬ ners were eligible to participate in the Reg¬ ional Science Fair. The West Springfield Sci¬ ence Fair, sponsored by the Science and En¬ gineering club, was an educational experience for all those involved as well as for those who were visitors. Charlie Blackwell tries the electric keyboard accompanying a project. Students admire the projects displayed at the annual Science Fair. Natalie Dyer sets up her cheese factory for the exhibit. Student Life 53 THE MUSIC MAN Gary Warner, Production Manager and Sheryl Anderson, Stage Manager. Manon and Harold sing “Til There Was You”. “Oh, Winthrop! sighs Amaryllis. 54 Student Life The place where sets are created. “Seventy- six trombones. A hundred and ten coronets.” Sixty-five actors. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man had come to town! The schools spring musical represented the combined efforts of Mrs. Elsie McDowell, drama director, Mr. Gerald White, music direc¬ tor, Mr. James Wynn, band director, and over one hundred stu¬ dents, both onstage and backstage. The story of a smoothtalking con man who comes to River City, Iowa in July, 1912 and winds up falling in love. The Music Man was an exceptional presentation and in keeping with the stan¬ dards of productions at West Springfield High School. IT’S ALL IN A SPARTAN DAY “I hate crowded halls! My, those Freshmen are curious! Up, up, and away! Ah! Not cheese sandwiches!” Student Life 55 “I wonder what language this is?” 56 Student Life “OK, I ' m up here. Now what do I do? “Yes, Rich. You have to wear mascara!” Student Life 57 fcjgjjj ' ' ' ■ 4 SPORTS Touchdown, basket Face-off, love Pin, dribble Fore Being involved in a sport at West Springfield unquestionably means working to be number one. It’s a characteristic of all West Springfields team members. Even though every team doesn’t advance to the championship, each one is made up of determination and the drive to win. Athletics provides a variety of avenues to travel from football to golf. All this and more is what gives West Springfield fans something to cheer about. HARD WORK AND GOOD TIMES Now, team, this is the way it ' s done! Where do I go from here? Gotta get out of these clothes! R i p 60 Sports OW! He bit me! Wet and Wild! Say Cheese!!!!! Sports 61 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Ginger Royals, Captain Laura Wolfe, Co-Captain M.. ' C ’V Laurie Pierce Liz Wilson Kathy Widman, Co-Captain V an V Zm. 1 I iM 7 V 1 V, A Terri DeCarlo Kim Morgan 62 Sports Mimi McDowell Tammy Sparling Lynn Carlson Sue Morris Laurie Williams Kathy Stoy Vicki Royals Ever since being chosen last spring to be Varsity Cheerleaders, the fifteen girls have worked hard. Last summer at camp they were chosen for the Eastern Division Coca-Cola Award and Spirit stick, and they received other honors during the year. Their cheers and enthusiasm helped raise the Spartan spirit to its usual high level. Sports 63 J.V. Cheerleaders First row: Sue Bickel, Diana Morris. Second row: Susan Carper, Becky Cass, Janet Goins, Megan Werts. Third row: Donna Pepe, Cathy Lederle, Pam Goldstein, Stephanie Starbird, Linda Gwynn. J.V. cheerleaders take a break at halftime. Twelve girls were selected for Junior Varsity Cheerlead¬ ers in the Spring. Practicing during the summer and throughout the year, they perfected their cheers and sup¬ ported the J.V. teams with pride. They were willing to support all school activities, and were always ready to re¬ present the sophomore class. The J.V. cheerleaders say “the Spartans are number one.” 64 Sports Front row: Jamie Jeffers. Second row: Michelle Romanczuk, Sharon Bierbower. Third row: Tara Raines, Beth Weidenmuller, Lynne Rain- ville. Back row: Carol Arnold, Elizabeth Cooney: Stacey Moren, Julie Morgan. FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS Freshmen cheerleaders worked through the summer and during the school year promoting spirit. They represented the Freshmen class at many school activities and also cheered at their own games. Cheering the team in school activities and games, cheering the team in victory or defeat, these girls showed their undying enthusiasm of their class. “Anyone for Jacks?” Freshman cheerleaders practice before Friday ' s game. Sports 65 BATON CORPS Front Row: Jealon Weston, co-captain; Linda Magonigle; captain. Back Row: Sue Sauers, Debbie McLoughlin, Julie Birney. Bobbie Arduini, Ellen Tarintino. Members of the Baton Corps get together to talk before going home. 66 Sports Debbie McLoughlin concentrates while twirling fire ba¬ tons. Linda Magonigle smiles brightly after a spectacular performance. This year the Baton Corps did an out¬ standing job under Linda Magonigle as cap¬ tain, and Jealon Weston as co-captain. Be¬ fore the start of school the girls attended camp and received a $200 scholarship and a trophy for being the Grand National win¬ ners of 1975 in intercamp competition. In original routines they demonstrated their skill and excellent entertainment for basket¬ ball and football fans during each halftime. Jealon and Sue flash smiles during their performance. Sue Saurs is ready and anxious to perform. Front Row: Sue Pispeky, Debbie Clapp, Captain; Kay Berry. Back Row: Sue Hill, Barbara McDonald. FLAG CORPS The Flag Corps has added a colorful attrac¬ tion to the halftime shows this year. Its agility is shown by the routines prepared by Debbie Clapp, including twirling and marching with their flags. Along with the band, majorettes and drill team they are featured at each show displaying their skillful manuevers and dif¬ ficult handiwork. Over the summer the Flag Corps attended West Chester State College in Pennsylvania for flag and marching instruc¬ tion, which is attended by other flag corps from around the country. Sports 67 SPARTANETTES Front Row: Linda Earnest, Cindy Morris. Second Row: Laura Stassi, Debbie McCann, Mary Meade, Teresa Profilet, Dianna Williams, Linda Rassmussen, Debbie Nelson. Third Row: Tricia Anderson, Kareen Beller, Linda Reid, Kris Orrico, Mitzi Conklin, Terry Conrad, Robynn Charles, Bev Barker. Fourth Row. Val Godwin, Jane Seufert, Liz Caldwell, Sue Einsel, Sheryl Smith, Brenda Hawkes, Peggy Stassi, Kim Anderson. Back Row: Beth Mock, Jackie Simms, Ronda Burnett, Vicky Godwin, Jill Forrester, Linda Vaughn, Sue Strom, Debbie Hannon, Jane Linka. The 1975-76 Spartanettes under sponsor Mrs. Virginia Davis were very active this year. The captains for football season, Linda Earnest and Cindy Morris, did a fine job of leading the Spartanettes in the homecoming parade and in pro¬ viding the half-time entertainment with the marching band. The cap¬ tains for basketball season, Sheryl Smith, Beth Hock, and co-captain Dianna Williams, were very suc¬ cessful with the jazz routines they originated for halftime at several of the home games. From carwashes and trash can sales to raise money to supporting the Cross Country Team and the winter and spring track teams, the Spartanettes provided year-round spirit to West Springfield. Linda Earnest and Cindy Morris, Captains during Football season. 68 Sports While not performing there’s plenty of time to talk. The Drill Team put a lot of time into making this giant sign to raise spirit. Even with the sun in her eyes Debbie managed to flash that special Spartanette smile. MARCHING AND DANCING TO PERFECTION Mitzi Concklin and Barbara Lowe carry the break-through onto the field. Sports 69 Front Row L to R: John Eitler, Bill Beaver, Barry Wilson, Kelly Keys, Steve Sanford, John Turner, Brian Cox, Pete Feigleson, Kevin Lacy, Gaye Harding, Mark Klostermeyer. Second Row: Mark Hutchins, Becky Davidson, Mike McDonald, Steve Doss, Dave Stevenson, Bob Ray, Brian Bishop, John Hubbard, Ed Hunter, Chris Quinn. Third Row: Scott MacLaughlin, Chris Doss, Tom Broyles, Tony Behman, David White, Doug Brown, Richard McConnell, Danny Morris, Cindy Herrin, Harry Woodell, Bill Fry. Fourth Row: Bob Erdman, Dave DiPaolo, Wade Darden, Karin Brinkley, Scott Finley, Barbara Osgood, Debbie Worch, Mary Bracken, Tom Mann, Arthur Serody, Bill Carter. Fifth Row: Margaret Ransom, Greg Lindsay, Dawna Osgood, Cathy Doss, Jan Cox, Karen Bayz, Thelma Sheridan, Kent MARCHING BAND 70 Sports Hennessy, Dan Drinnon, Linda Boyce, Tony Bishop. Sixth Row: Heather MacLaughlin, Debbie Rotering, Becky White, John Sheridan, Pam McClain, Donna Hankinson, Cindy Trapp, Audrey Kurth, Joyce Kubalak, Marianne Owens, Beth Heizer. Seventh Row: Donna Hudson, Buffy Dillon, Debbie Flory, Leslie Siegel, Linda Harris, Anna Piere, Laura Barbel, Cheri-Lynn Lieberman, Maria Sanchez, Linda Worch, Fran Cox, Mary F’lournay. Eighth Row: John Edgell, Jane Feeney, Jim Lord, Steve Chabon, Gary Melton, Joe Stipo, Bob Gaudian, Suzie Screen, Lisa Wynn, Tom O’Keefe. Back Row: Barbara McDonnel, Sue Ftill, Debbie Clapp, Kay Berry, Sue Pispecky. This year’s Marching Band added a variety of music and entertainment to the pre-game and halftime shows during the football season. Through their marching routines, formations, and music they illustrated themes as T.V. Shows and The American Bicentenial. Much work and planning was put in by the members of the Marching Band. Aside from prac¬ tice during school, they also practiced after school and during the two weeks before school opened in the fall. The Marching Band provided a major source of school spirit in the stands. 71 Am I on candid camera? I ' m a star. The smile says it all. Not everybody is enthused by homecoming. 72 Sports Front row: Mgr. Chris Gobi, Dan Kelliher, Jeff Mullen, Jim Symanowski, Bo Short, Hal Wheeler, Joe Romeo, Mike Trope, Mike Vineyard, Shane Wolfe, Chuck Young, Gary Davis, Mark Beavers, Rusty Wiltsie, Bob Anderson, Ron Dull. Second row: Mgr. Randy Day, Scott Thompson, D.J. Westbrock, Randy Emery, Tom James, Peter Schaffer, Steve Nesbitt, Jim Noyes, Sam Park, Tom Fabian, Casy McCullough, Dwight Burnett, Tim Sturgeon, Jim Wilt, Jeff Francis, Steve Sedgewick, Jeff Wildes, Richard Frost, Art Mosher, Charles Phares, Mgr. Tim Tracy, Mgr. Andy Behl. Third row: Coach Jim Jensen, Coach Pete Gallager, Coach Mike Bullock, Mike Talbot, Jack Brown, Jim Sorrell, Andy Fidandis, Greg Spencer, Dick Meade, Bret Betsill, Steve Haertle, Steve Rusch, Jeff Langley, Jim Burch, Graham Akridge, Jeff Foster, Steve Myer, Dick Williford, Paul Coughlin, Buddy McGeehan, Nick Alex, Dave Brown, Tim Anspaugh, Kris Keeney, Coach Mark Hyman, Coach Bill Hanley. Back row: Coach Gary Young, Jim Robinson, John Davios, Jack Otero, Jim Eitler, Jeff Wildes, Pat Brady, Rob Isbell, Bob Cary, John Milbank, Bill Revell, Scott Parker, Warren Machol, Jack Brown, Jim Young, Scott Zumstein, Jeff Grey, Sean Sweeney, Steve Snyder, Kirk Heston, Terry Tracy, Sean McGeehan, Greg Smith, Coach John Ashton,- Coach John Dent. Varsity Football Although the Head coach of West Springfield’s Varsity Football squad, Jim Jensen, was expecting this past season to be the Spartan’s best, an inex¬ perienced squad and a redistricting which presented a gruelling schedule, caused Coach Jen¬ sen and his assistant coaches of few joys and some disappointments. Mike Trope makes good use of his blocking. 74 Sports Rusty Wiltsie punts for the Spartans. Bob Cary sacks Lake Braddock’s quarterback. Spartan defense crushes Lee Lancers. Sports 75 Possibly, the three best players ever to tread on West Springfield turf appeared this year. Two re¬ turning players, quarterback Mike Trope and split end Jeff Gray moved the ball in the air farther this season than it has ever moved before on West Springfield grounds. Junior Shane Wolfe, a transfer student from Ohio, proved to be a major asset to the team as a wishbone halfback. Coach Jensen described his new transfer student by saying, “he has speed, agility and the ability to throw a block’’. With the combination of the three, Jensen’s treasured wishbone of¬ fense worked quite well. Shane Wolfe tears through open Lake Braddock defense. “Hey Wheeler, this one’s yours!” Trope to Wheeler complete. Buckeye Shane Wolfe receives toss behind the blocking of Dick Meade. The art of perfect pass protection. I hope I’ve got it pointed in the right direction this time! 76 Sports Dedication and Hard Work Pay Off Wolfe can even catch the ball with his eyes closed. Jeff Mullen smothers McLean quarterback. On defense, linebacker Bo Short progressed more rapidly than any other Spartan Linebacker Chuck Young and Jeff Francis aided Short in ful¬ filling the task of stopping the onward rush of the opposing teams. In the secondary Jim Birch and Joe Romeo added that extra of experience and skill needed to complete the final line of defense. Trope sure does wait ’til the last minute. Sports 77 Mike Trope heads around the Cavelier left end. Mike Trope does a little dance as Hal starts another run Spartans Score 500 Season Hal Wheeler steams through the Bruin defense. As for the season, the Spartans dropped their first game to Marshall, 19-14, even though Shane Wolfe ac¬ cumulated 109 yards on the ground. Wolfe maintained his style of smooth and overpowering runs throughout the season. The major wins that the Spar¬ tans enjoyed was a 33-17 rout of the Lee Lancers, and the biggest victory came with the upset of previously un¬ beaten Annandale 16-14. Anybody gotta good idea for the next play 78 Sports Other wins of the season included Mc¬ Lean, Woodson, and Robinson. All in all it proved to be one of the best seasons in the history of West Springfield. With excellent talent, coaching, and spirit, the team pul¬ led to a 5-5 record plus placing several players on the all district team. Tim Sturgeon scrambles around left end. Shane looks for a hold in the Cavelier defense. Dick Williford leaves downed Bears in his path. Tim Sturgeon stops to give us a wave. Sports 79 Front Row: Andrew Fidandis, Jim Noyes, Brett Betsill, Peter Shaffer, Terry Tracy, Mike Talbott. Second Row: Mark Blake, Steve Zak, John O ' Donnell, Waren Duff, Dany Young, Mike O’Dell, Robert Dull, Charlie Blackwell, Ben Anderson. Third Row: John Dent, T. James, Sammy Park, Donald Westbrook, Randy Emery, Arthur Mosher, James Robinson, Steve Nesbitt, Scott Browning, Ronald Dull, Andy Behl, Pete Gallagher. Back Row: John Davids, James Eitler, Steve Rusch, Gregg Spencer, Steve Haerttle, Charlie Phares, John Wildes, Scott McGehan, Geoffrey Fabian. Gregg Smith looks upfield for a receiver. 80 Sports The Junior Varsity football team challenged the opposing team with bold determination with the idea of coming out on top; even though the spirit was there the team unification was not. As a result, the Junior Varsity team fell short everytime with only one exception. Head coach Gallager, tried very hard to bring his team to¬ gether with skill. The spirit was there, even with a disappointing record of 0-9-1. The talent was there, but it ap¬ peared in only individuals and not the team. Quarterback Greg Smith, pro¬ duced an outstanding personal season with his ability to lace passes into the tightest defenses. Certainly, with more work and concentration, this team will prove to be a major asset to the future varsity teams to tread upon West Springfield’s gridiron. J.V.’s defense huttle’s up and plan it’s strategy. Charlie Blackwell runs back a kick return. Gregg Smith fake’s a hand off to one of his back’s. Sports 81 S®aWB!8®0 afeM $ £ %$£$$$ i , . . • Wii-iA f i’Vp Front Row: John Poirer, Ted Dargon, Doug Brown, Derek Sanders, Chris Sanders, Chris Reisig, John Roberts, Mark Gregas, Tim Kirk, Bob Herrin, Jim Cortina, Larry Hodge. 2nd Row: Mike Bullock, Rick Caffey, Jack Pieri, Tom Cary, Nicky Gornak, Bob Jennings, Ken Crandall, Greg Criswell, Mark St. James, Jeff Stevens, Jeff DeFord, Bill Niedringhaus, Jeff Betzold, Jeff Platenburg. 3rd Row: Ron Ray, Paul Bogner, Marr Davis, Bob McDonnell, Robert Kennedy, Tobert Ihrig, John Harper, Steve Aloi, Paul Barker, Ken Tottle, Chris Doss, Mike Donahue, John Dupre, Coach Ains, John Ashton. Back Row: Chris Langley, Bill Marshall, Mitch Lacy, Tom Thomas, Mark Florio, Kent Richeson, Rick Stockhauser, Greg Mauer, Mike Kowalski, Pete Daignau, Burt Johnson, Chuck Stafford, Bill Caldwell, David Chute. The Freshman teams pass defense at work. Freshman Football Team Takes District Coach Bullock shouts instructions to the team. 82 Sports The redistricting of the teams placed West Springfield into a tough Northern District. Coach Ashton and Coach Bullock man¬ ipulated and trained their Fresh¬ men in such a way that the Fresh¬ men Spartans emerged into the “Super District” with overpower¬ ing strength. The team’s record was 7-0-1. Danny Young proved a valuable asset as halfback by av¬ eraging over eight yards a carry for a total of 1.075 for the season. Starting quarterback Mark Florio had the ability to read opposing defenses and strategically choose plays which placed the Spartans on the winning side of the score. The team, due to the dedication of a fine team and its coaches, emerged as the district champs. 69 on the interception. Spartan Defense on the pursuit. Freshman team kicks off. Sports 83 Front Row: Gunovor Weirick, Sandy Frost, Kelly Erben. Back Row: Melissa Deford, Sue Dicken, Jean Rogers, Bridget Ganey, Dani Verna, Leslie Clewell, Krista Moss, Shelly Yale, Jennifer Utz, Miss Redfield. VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY The WS defense battles against the Lake Braddock Bruins. The Spartan Varsity field hockey team, made up of mostly underclassmen, finished their season strongly. They won two out of their last three games for an overall record of two wins and six loses. Sandy Frost, the team’s high scorer, led the seniors con¬ tingent made up of Gunber Weireck, Kelly Erben, Shelly Yale, and Sue Dickens. I’m coming through,” says Jennifer Utz. 84 Sports DRIVING FOR PERFECTION Sandy Frost shouts directions to her teammate Jeri Sager. Miss Redfield points out mistakes to the team during the half. Sandy Frost makes a good drive. Sue Dicken practices her push passes before a game. Goalie Gunber Weireck anchored the Spartan defense, with strong support from Melissia Deford, Leslie Clewell and Krista Moss. Game after game, Jennifier Utz, Jean Rodgers and Bridgett Ganey produced outstanding overall efforts. Head coach Miss Redfield is optimistic for the future because there will be so many returning girls to form next years team. A reversal of the 2 and 6 record should be well within reach. Sports 85 Front Row: Julie Frost, Anna Pieri, Karen Brinkley, Polly Wang, Kelly Klostermyer, Diane Zimmerman. Back Row: Colleen McGinty, Andrea Gabrilli, Tara Bethke, Kim Erben, Jean Dougherty, Coach Mrs. Mayo. Anna Pieri battles for the ball on home ground with the help of a teammate. 86 Sports J.V. Field Hockey Jean Dougherty gets a free hit for WSHS J.V. Hockey. J.V. powers the ball downfield away from opponents. Kelly Klostermyer takes a push in for WSHS. Under captains Polly Wang and Karen Brinkley, the totally new J.V. Field Hockey team ended the season with 2 wins, 2 ties, and 3 losses. An excellent job was done by Karen Foster as fullback, Tara Bethke as goalie, and Anna Pieri, the team’s high scorer. During the season all the players improved tremendously, so the outlooks for next year are good. Julie Frost beats out her opponent for the ball deep in Spartan territory. Sports 87 Front row: Rick Weaver, Bob Chase, Bill Weeks. Back row: Stewart Weeks, Dave Stevenson, Kevin Cooper, Vernon Ambos. Coach Kelbaugh times Bob Chase. Varsity Cross Country A lot of strenuous exercise and strict discipline paid off for the Varsity Cross Country team, as they had an excellent season. With Bill Weeks and Bob Chase the base of strength, the team defeated many Northern District strongholds. Although they fell short of qualifying for the district meets, the team will be remembered as one of the best in the history of West Springfield. The team goes through their daily workout. 88 Sports Bill Deck in hot pursuit. J.V. Cross Country Dave Flory runs another good race. DaveVlory Vcnn O Kee ef padc Berber ' c ’ Kevin ' Lacy, Steve Doss, Peter Irby. Back row: Don Drews, Bill Deck, Randy Greehai Sports 89 VARSITY TENNIS This year was an excellent one for the girls who finished 2nd in the district with a record of 9-3. Tied with Fort Hunt for 2nd place going into the regional tourna¬ ment, thrilling game decided which team would go to the reg- ionals. After the singles matches the Spartans were down 4 games to 2, and had to win all three of the doubles matches in order to beat Fort Hunt which they did. Coach Tugwell has high hopes for next year, with six returning starters. Barb Emert and Carolyn Murphy talk to their opponents before they start their match. Front row: Sandy Markarian, Elaine Simons, Carolyn Murphy, Barbara Emert, Audrey Kurth, Mgr. Back row: Mr. Tugwell, Cindy Biship, Sue Boyd, Isabel Sufin-Suliga, Nita Hamill, Michele McMahon. 90 Sports Nita Hamill practices her net techniques. Sandy Markarian awaits her opponents backhand. Coach Tugwell goes over statistics with Audrey Kurth. Barbara Emert prepares to deliver a powerful serve. Sports 91 v € H .. J.V. Tennis West Springfield is one of the few schools that had a designated J.V. Tennis team. This ideal situa¬ tion teaches fundamentals and builds tennis skills in players so that they will be prepared to play on the Varsity team. The J.V. team had 7-2 record this season. The re¬ siliency of the team was demon¬ strated, when after a 6-3 loss to Woodson one week, the team came back to beat Hammond 9-0 the next week. The doubles team of Volkhardt and Dwyer never had a loss, and Debbie Benner and Paige Culp moved up to Varsity to play in the District Championships at the end of the season. Front Row: Erin Hester, Kathy Tobin, Marie Ferullo, Jean McArdle, Rahna Volkhardt. Back Row: Lisa Church, Debbie Benner, Paige Culp, Caron Broadway, Debbie Pacheco, Kim Aub. Jean McArdle releases with a strong serve. Kim Aub blows a bubble white following through with a firm forehand. Lisa Church prepares to return the ball with determination. 92 Sports SWIM TEAM The last lap? What a Rough practice! Front Row: Sue Dicken (Co-Captain), Val McArdle, Anne Ringman, lane Luce, Bob Jennings, Leslie LeLand, Jordan Ham, Chris Quinn, Cheryl Smith, Cathv Criddle. 2nd Row: Julie Barritt, Kathy Strom, Andrea Gabrielli, Barbara McDonnell, Melissa Pappas, Sylvia Choplis, Cathy Bottrell, Sanp Adams, Lu Salmon, Elsie Jean Tryon, Mary Beth Osvilliv an; Amy Sullivan, Kevin Ching, Tom O’Neil, Karen Dean, Mrs. Martin (coach). 3rd Row: Bonnie Wompler, Greg DeRosa, Kevin Deutmann, Jim Polo, George Phillips, Mary Verna, Patty D ' Agostino, Nancy Zeleniak, Colleen Gainey Linda Martin, Anne McGregor, Jean McArdle, Mary Beth Tiyon, Margie Trodgen, Mitch Gray, Jack Verna, Sandy McRae (Assistant Coach) Back Row: Julie Kranz, Jim Verna, Kathy Penn, Vail Howard, Maureen O ' Neil, Pat Merrity, Tom Spraggins, Bruce Hermit, Paul Bethke, Roy Reining, Robert Specert, Rick Fiah, Scott Coale, Mike Babin, Sam Ringman, Chris Scott, David Gaudian, Pat Brady, Buzzy Woeckner (Assistant Coach) 94 Sports The boys medley relay team: Bill Carter, Scott Coale, Jack Verna, Roy Reining, and Rick Keith. 1,2,3 — dive! Practicing swimmers roughen the water. Splash? The Swim Team started off slow, but thanks to hard work and the direction of Mrs. Martin, Coach and Assistant Coach Sandy McRae, they finished with a winning season of 4-2. In the Relay Carnival they finished second behind Woodson, only to turn around the next week and upset them. They also pulled art upset over Falls Church. Many swimmers qualified for state competion and speical note must also go to Rick Keith, who may compete in the Olympics, and Cathy Brassel. Sports 95 A diver is practicing a front flip for an Front Row: Bonnie Wampler, Christina Adams, Amy Sullivan, Mary O’Sullivan, Pat Brady, Mitch upcoming meet. Gray, Maggie Trogdon, David Gaudian, Ronald Mac Donald, Buzzy Woeckner. A diver prepares the board for her next dive. 96 Sports Front Row: Anna Piere, Kelly Tipton, Sandy Markarian, Lisa Leskovar, Monique Mercer, Tara Bethke, Back Row: Nancy Knight, Lianne Sprunk, Linda Magonigle, Shelly Yale, Leslie Patton, Nancy Golden, Elaine Beardsley. Lisa Church, Coach Flood, Darcy Sheppard. Girls Varsity Basketball Kelly Tipton releases the ball for another “2”. Elaine Beardsley reaches high for possession of the tip-off. Sports 97 Leslie Patton muscles her way up for two more points. 98 Sports SHOOT TWO — A BASKET? n Jgf Bp | r J Kelly Tipton streaks to the basket on another fast break. Monique Mercer waves good bye to another basket. Spartans demonstrate their aggressive defense. Another shot, another basket? Sports 99 VARSITY BASKETBALL Many changes occurred in the girls’ varsity basketball season. One of these changes was the arrival of Mrs. Mary Flood as head coach. This change provided a challenge that was met with courage and perserverence. Out of this came another winning basketball season for the girls. The team unified and fought hard to reach the district finals. The two team captains, Kelly Tipton and Leslie Patton, provided leadership, skill, and gave that extra thrust that propelled the team to many victories. These girls met some stiff challenges. They skated over Lake Braddock on their second encounter with this team with a overwhelming victory. The grueling practices and long hours after school were the proving ground for this well-coordinated team. Even though the team was made up of individuals, they played and shared the remorse of defeat, and the ecstasy of victory as a whole. • V” ' , ft r ' -m, w lizmZkh - • . Shelley Yale adds that extra touch to her foul shot. Will it be another Spartan basket? Linda Magonigle hopes and grimaces after her foul shot attempt. 100 Sports Front Row: Jennifer Utz, Melissa Trowbridge, Sue Wiltsie, Cindy Rebein. Back Row: Darcy Sheppard, Amv Dealy, Julie LaChance, Kathy Tobin, Mary Halapa, Laurie Schultz, Miss Redfield, Krista Moss, Sue Revell, Karen Brinkley, Brooksene Ambos, Tara Bethke, Nancy Knight. Jennifer Utz leaps ahead of her opponents for two points. J.V. BASKETBALL It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a . . . .? Miss Sue Redfield became the Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Coach this year and developed and uncovered exceptional talent of girls who will provide future varsity teams in West Springfield High School. Co-captains Melissa Trowbridge and Susan Wiltsie held the team together. They provided the needed skill and ability and provided much of the spirit. A large amount of time and effort went into this year’s season, but it all proved worthwhile. The team developed into a threat during the regular season and established themselves in the District Tournaments. Sports 101 KPS GIRLS J.V. IN ACTION Now, there’s this new game called basketball. Melissa Trowbridge releases the ball in a lot of traffic near the basket I know I can make it this time!!! A West Springfield player fights for the ball 102 Sports Front Row: Paul Aines, Paul Mcnamara, Dan Kilday, Scott Holland, Jeff Thomas. Back Row: Dave Deyoung, Mark Koesters, John Masterpoalo, Mike Arduini, Rich Semeta, Rick Corsepius ml lb You’ve got to get out there and fight for the ball” VARSITY BASKETBALL Even though the Spartans were no longer the best team in their district, the squad was still regarded as a powerful and explosive team with excellent skill and determination. The Spartans lunged into the 1975-76 season with great hopes and excellent talent. Rick Semeta jumped off the bench early in the season to help rally the Spartans in times of victory. After establishing himself as the team’s leading scorer, Semeta was sidelined with a broken ankle. With Semeta gone the Spartans seemed to suffer, but the talented players managed to maintain excellent game plans and were able to sweep over several opponents while ending up on the lo w end of the final score quite a few times. New Head Coach, Jim Warren, continued the principles of previous years which always seemed to leave spectators and opposing teams in a state of wonderment. The quick hands of guards Paul Aines and Jamie Jeremiah exhibited excellent ball control which always seemed to add a sparkle to the offense. The offensive and defensive rebounding strength was dominated by players such as Dave Deyoung, Dan Kilday, and John and may be able to prove that they are the powerhouse which dominated varsity basketball in Northern Virginia. Sports 103 Sink it Dave! 104 Sports Up, over, and in! Coach Warren gives directions to the team against Mt. Vernon. Dan Kilday displays the classic jump shot. Jamie Jeremiah up for a rebound. Sports 105 VARSITY BASKETBALL Scott Holland demonstrates his great ball handling skill. Spartan player shoots two although an opposing player tries to block the shot. Excellent shooting ability was displayed by Jeremiah, Kil- day, and Koesters from the outside and by DeYoung, Master- polo, and Semeta on the inside. Talent erupted off from the bench in players as Mike Ardiuni and Scott Holland. The season was filled with prosperity and happiness as well as disaster and hear tbreak. Things would seem to be on the sunnyside of a winning season and then they would suddenly reverse themselves causing sadness and frustration-Aines sinking a pair of free throws with seconds remaining in overtime to edge Marshall; running past tall Annandale by nearly twenty points; being upset by Woodson and Robinson; being beaten by T.C. Williams in the final minute by a five point margin; being dominated by powerful Lake Braddock; and losing two consecutive games to our Gunston District rivals, the Lee Lancers. Rick Semeta returned to the line-up, after his injury, in time to be in full strength for the District Tourney. John Masterpolo became eligible to play during the second semester and now the West Springfield Spartans were at full strength. Mike Arduini forces in two points against Woodson. Semeta grabs a rebound. “I’ve got the ball and you can’t have it!” Paul Aines and opponent show the latest disco steps. Rich Semeta splits two defenders with a jump shot. Sports 107 Center: Mark Florio. Second Row: Suan McGeehan, Carey Needham. Buck Stockhouser, Jeff Langley, Jeff Rudd, Walt Sedlazek, Jose Murios, John Draney. Jeff Jivatode, Steve Florio, Jamie Fox, Jeff Bedsill. John Holapa. J.V. BASKETBALL Not enough can be said about the 1975-76 Junior Varsity Basketball squad. They proved that physical aggressiveness can combine with an overflowing amount of talent to provide a winning combination. Every game was played as if it was a matter of life or death. This year’s team has probably provided more excitement and surprises than any other team in previous years. How head coach Murray Ross can take a group of boys and develop their talents and skills to benefit his J.V. team and then the varsity squad, no one will ever know. What is known is this: this team has so many high caliber players that the Spartans can’t help but win, whether now or in the future. If one had to decide on one person who provided everything from ball control to rebounding and shooting, one would have to pick Freshman Mark Florio. Never before has there come a freshman with such talent that a Junior Varsity team has benefited from. But, one cannot pick Florio as the best player on the squad. The best player was Jon Draney, or could it be Jeff Rudd, maybe even John Holapa. No one can tell exactly, but what can be told is that a J.V. team has never seen so much talent. One can be sure that ne xt year’s varsity squad will be well supplied and completely filled with a wondrous amount of talent. Number 32 is no match for Mark Florio’s jump shot. 108 Sports Basket! By Shawn McGeehan. Mark Florio puts up for two points against Washington and Lee. John Holapa goes in for a layup. “Who’s got the ball? ' ' Sports 109 Front Row: Jimmy Harper, Bruce Ricketts, Bill Marshall, Tom D’agastino, Kent Richardson, Jimmy Burton. Back Row: Michael Angelestry, Randy McGeehan, David Andrew, C.W. Blondie, Mark Reader, John O’Donnell, Bill Foster. Freshmen Basketball Coach Gary Young sure does know how to coach a team. Never has a coach taken so many kids, who didn’t even know each other, let alone play basketball together, and develop and establish a team full of determination and power. If the 1975-76 West Springfield Spartans’ Freshmen Basketball squad does not prove to be the best in seasons to come in terms of talent, then hang up the nets and put away the basketballs. The season record may not have shown it but the talent and spirit did. The Freshmen team is the backbone of future basketball seasons at West Springfield, and they are going to prove to be a tough bone to break for future opposing teams. The Freshmen team takes rest from a tiring game. 110 Sports Triumph! )immy Harper gets ready to throw the ball into play. Jump, Randy, jump. Bruce Ricketts drives hard. Sports 111 Varsity and J.V. Winter Track Front Row: Bob Dillenger, Bill Weeks, Chris Doss, Scott MacLaughlin. Jeff Pack, Scott Johnson, Mike Dunn, Ken Bickel, Bob Erdman. Second Row: Hal Wheeler, Tom O ' Keefe, Mark Aire. Dave Smith, Ted Heart, Vic Pacheco, John Schaller, David Flory, Bill Deck, Bill Neadringhaus, Fred S. Tear, J.V. Track, Linda Cresiola. Angela Thornton. Third Row: Coach Burkett, Mike Trope, Scott Zumstein, Bill Revel, Vern Ambros, Jeff Gray, Dave Stevenson. Kevin Cooper, Tom Brown, Tom Fox. Doug Trogdon, Terri Tracy, Stu Weeks, Larry Traylor, Randy Day, Ron Morgan, Rusty Wiltsie, Chris Pate, Linda Harris. They ran with grace and ease, and de¬ veloped into one of the district’s overwhelm¬ ing forces. The Varsity and Junior Varsity Win¬ ter Track teams, under the direction of Coach Burkett, participated with skill and en¬ thusiasm in a season full of victory after victo¬ ry. The Varsity team consisted of such talent as Rusty Wiltsie, who qualified for State in the High Jump, and the 880 yard relay team finished an unprecidented fifth place in Reg¬ ional competition. Members of the Winter Track team compete against Lee in an early week. 112 Sports Bill Deck strides toward the finish. at Practice and Pain — Victory I came in what place?? The Junior Varsity Squad maintained excel¬ lent calibar of talent with runners as Freshman Mark Ayers in the mile run, Freshman Bill Nerdringhaus and Sophomore Bob Erdman in sprint events. West Springfield has always had an excellent track program, but this year pro¬ ved to be one of the best. After a long meet, members take time out for a rest. Sports 113 Front Row: Stephanie Starbird, Laurie Gudely, Carol Quarto, Vicki Royals, Sherrie Hurd, Liz Murname. Second Row: Sheryl Forman, Elaine Baker, Clarie Horvath, Janet Badger. Third Row: Leigh Jordan, Kim Burly, Rita Rankine, Col. Royals Back Row; Heidi Gundlach, Shelley Broome, Cindy Thomas, Elaine Simmons. All-around-compulsory gymnast Megan Werts demonstrates her skill on the Stretch! Stretch! Stretch! balance beam. 114 Gymnastics Carol Quarto seems to think that the beam is a tram¬ poline. These girls practice perfecting their cartwheels. A little rest after a long, hard practice. Heidi Gunlach perfects her routine on the balance beam. The girl’s Gymnastic Team had a winning season, finishing the year with a 3rd place in the Stafford Invitational. Excellent showings were made by Megan Werts, Lori Goodly, Cindy Thomas, Heidi Gundlach, and Elaine Simmons. Through the determination and dedication of the sport by all the team members and Mr. Lovell and Col. Royals, the coaches, West Springfield had a successful year. Col. Royals spots Vicki for a front arial. Sports 115 First Row: Greg Mulvaney, Chuck Young. Second Row: Pat O’Bryan. Scott Jasper, Gavin McKemie, David Millward, Don Knox, Mike Millward, Rick Tammaro. Third Row: Jim Henry, Bob Gaudian, Mike Gabrielli, Robb Isbell, Phil O ' bach, Danny Kirk, Bo Short. Varsity Wrestling The Varsity Wrestling team had the best chance of any team in boy’s sports to become district champions this year. They opened the season with a bang by pinning victorious scores over the first five matches. Dreams of an undefeated season were shattered by the Robinson Rams during the sixth match, de¬ spite a pin by Jim Henry, a major decision by co¬ captain Chuck Young. The team’s second defeat came under Lake Braddock by a lop-sided score of 6-39. West Springfield finished the rest of the reg¬ ular season with flying colors. In terms of a district championship, the chances were excellent with only two teams who would cause a little trouble — Robinson and Lake Braddock. Jim Henry is in complete control of his opponent. 116 Sports Phil O’Bach demonstrates his prowess Mulvaney makes his move Sports 117 Spartan wrestler grapples for a pin. “Now. you don ' t expect me to believe that, do you?” Exclaims Coach Benton. When speaking of Regional Championships, the team will h ave a good chance if they would win the district tourney. But, the best chances are in the individual wrestlers. Regional hopefuls were sophomore Greg McKimic at 105 pounds, juniors Greg Mulvaney at 126 pounds and Rob Isbell at 185 poinds, and seniors Phil O’Bach at 132 pounds, )im Henry at 138 pounds, and Chuck Y.oung at 155 pounds. HELP! Cries Gavin McKemmie’s adversary. Jim Henry throws a mean crossfire! 118 Sports Coach Rob Benton would like to see the whole team advance to the State tourney, but the chance of a team advancement is very unlikely. Greg Mulvaney, Phil O’Bach, and Chuck Young stand very good chances in terms of State victories. Since first taking the coaching job several years ago, Rob Benton had turned the varsity squad into one of skill and discipline. West Springfield will certainly be a awesome team to confront during the District and Regional tournaments, and one which will be remembered as one of the strongest in the school’s history. Greg Mulvaney — Victor! Aw come on! Please let me go! Pat O ' Brien works for a fall. Scott Jasper and opponent grapple for control Sports 119 Pete Kotun arches his back for a near fault. Spartan wrestler employs baring-the-arm technique. During the five matches before the one with Robin¬ son. this squad proved amazingly strong and talented, hots of hard work and dedication have proven that this team was considered as one of the strongest in the Northern District. Power was granted by wrestlers such as Pete Shaffer. Bob Weidenmuller and Jim Robinson. Bo Short became a teammate late in the season and proved to be a valuable asset at the heavyweight posi¬ tion before being moved to the same spot on the Varsity team. Coach Mark Hyman has developed a team so strong and powerful that the future varsity squads will certainly be a dominating threat. )on Serody, Phil Sloan, Pete Wixon. Charles Miller, Clyde Emery, John Weidman, Bob Weidenmuller, Mike Miller, Tim Sturgeon, Joe Stipo, Jerry Kelliher, Dave Brown, Jim Wilt. Herb Frisbie, Pete Kotun. 120 Sports Front Row: Phil Shepard, Brian Morgan, Phil Sloan, John Mayden, John Roberts, Carl Patterson, Bob Dull. Back Row: Paul Boyne, Charles Blackwell, Craig Coughlin, Danny Young, Tom Thomas, David Chute, Doug Brown. Looking for the move. “How did I get down here!” Waiting for the Referees signal. Even as coach of the Junior Varsity Wrestling team, Mark Hyman managed to pull a few strings and turn a handful of inexperienced freshmen into a successful Freshman Wrestling Squad. Any member of the Freshman team could be called upon by Coach Hyman to execute and produce a victory. This team was overwhelming in spirit and quickly acquired a taste for victory. Mark Hyman is an extremely talented and successful coach and can look forward to very rewarding and exciting achievements in the upcoming seasons. Freshman Wrestling Sports 121 A LIGHTER SIDE OF SPORTS Can’t I ever win!” I am too doing it right! I’ve got to get that ball!” 122 Sports Front Row: Paul Bayard. Eric Ricketts. Bruce Ricketts, Coach Alkazin, David Focht, Mike Bailey, Kurt Hyde. Back Row: Jim Koppenhaver, Greg Smith, Rob Steece. Dean Weeks, Dave Wells, Will Norton, Mike Smardak. Rob Steece decides to use the edge of the racket on this return. The Varsity Tennis Team had started out the sea¬ son slow but picked up momentum toward the end. Dean Weeks who moved from first on the J. V. team to first on varsity proved to be an asset. With his quick speed and agility, he pulled in a few tough points to win his matches. Dave Wells, number two, with his powerful serve, showed himself a tough competitor. Mike Smardak, a freshman, came through to be in the top 6 for his first year of high school tennis. Coach Alkazin, who lost a large part of his starting lineup to graduation, used his expertise to bring his team into a well disciplined and high performing team. VARSITY TENNIS Dave Wells puts his all into his serve. 124 Sports Will Norton serves to his W L opponent. 125 Sports SOFTBALL All it takes is a good arm and a little push. Here’s my big chance. C’mon Marianne, don’t blow it! Spartan stoops to pick up a line drive. No, not there! Over here. Long hours of practice in the sweltering heat and hard work on the dirt and rock-filled softball field molded the players into well-coordinated teams. They had stiff competition from the other teams in the Super District, but the two teams pulled through the season showing more promise than ever for fu¬ ture winning teams. Behind the well-spirited teams were the coaches. Miss Redfield and Mrs. Flood. The coaches devoted endless hours to these two teams and were rewarded immensely. The big fig . 126 Sports 4k Gunvor Weirick makes a good catch. Susan Wiltsie gets ready to receive a player at home plate. Lisa Church gives the ole flick of the wrist. I can fly! 1 can fly! Sports 127 Lisa Church waits anxiously for a fellow teammate to make a play at first. Could it be a sign from Heaven? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE Sue Wiltsie gets ready for the “tag-out” at home plate. 128 Sports This isn’t soccer; you can use your hands! Softball requires great skill and effort. Sue Wiltsie attempts to pick off a player at second base. Sports 129 Front Row: Dennis Cave, Bob Anderson, Mike Betenbaugh, Donny Howard, Gary Davis, Mike Garretson, Danny Berl, Jeff Mullen, Dave Divan. Back Row: Paul Aines, Ray Kneuper, Dean Griswald, Dick Williford, Steve Campbell, Steve Snyder, Pete Kotun, Kirk Heston, Mark Koesters, Jim McMurtry, Coach Tugwell. VARSITY BASEBALL Shortstop Mike Garretson scoops up a grounder. “Don’t you say that about my mother!” 130 Sports A Spartan player snags another grounder. PLAYERS OUTSTANDING IN THEIR FIELD Mark Koesters stretches to throw the ball. Mike Betenbaugh stands ready with open mit. Coach Tugwell maintained strict mental and physical discipline and established a high- caliber baseball team. With the tough competi¬ tion in the Northern District the powerful Spartans “battered” almost any team they faced. Great speed and agility were the key factors for this year’s successful season. Tug- well called on any member of the team to at¬ tempt, and usually succeed, in a wide variety of tactical performances. The swift hands of shortstop Mike Garrison plugged the holes be¬ tween second and third base and his accurate throws made it almost impossible for the ad¬ vancement of opposing batters. The long, de¬ termined reach of firstbaseman Steve Campbell always seemed to meet the ball be¬ fore the batter met the bag. The quick reflexive actions of catcher Danny Berl provided this school with one of the finest catchers in the District. The defensive job this year was espe¬ cially easy behind West Springfield’s fabulous pitching staff. Senior Kurt Heston showed ex¬ ceptional skill and grace in what could be considered a true and natural pitching style. In the batter’s box everyone was excellent. Over four players batted well over the threp hundred percent bracket. From the most pow¬ erful sluggers in the box to the sensational catches in the far corners of the outfield they were all outstanding in one way or another. This year was one of the school’s most ba¬ lanced and stylized if not one of the most suc¬ cessful. Take Me Out To The Ball Game The Varsity team takes a scenic trip around the baseball diamond to get in shape. One hand, no sweat. Hey! How come everyone is upside down. 132 Front: Doug Arnold, Tim Sturgeon, Scott Stevenson, Kevin McNamara, John Weidman, Bill Marshall, Jon Draney. Back: Tom Fugate, Mike Angelastri, Randy Greehan, David Tedrick, Mitch Lacy, Jeff Langley, Lowell Chambers, Jeff Rudd, Derk Jeffrey. Mike O’Dell (not pictured). x. ■ ,. -J w mK ' ' The masked man behind the plate. STRIKE!! J.V. BASEBALL The 1976 Junior Varsity Baseball Team struggled hard to unify as a successful team. As in previous years, Coach Gallagher taught his team to use their natural instincts to fulfill the needs of a winning season. The practices were long and hard and the season was tough, but the players learned. They learned to strive towards success and they learned to work together. This year separated the excep¬ tional talent from the rest. This talent will definitely de¬ velop further to add to the future teams of West Springfield. It’s long stretch off of first. Sports 133 VARSITY SOCCER Front Row: Robert Bach, Mitch Gray, Peter Mart, David Cervantes, Gary Warner, Second Row: Richard Frost, Michael Plattenberg, David Blood, Michael Littlehales, fames McDonnel, Robert Weidenmuller, Jeff Spears, Mark Beavers, William Jewell, Back Row: Coach Yurochko, Pat Crook, Tim O ' Connell, Robert Ray. Calvin Maurer, Don McReady, David Rinker, Gary Mears, Eric Waskowitz, David Mathers, Nick Alex, Ken Hubbard, Nick Penn. Even though the competition was tough, the West Springfield Varsity Soccer Team proved to be one of the Northern District’s strongest teams. Even with the District’s smallest of¬ fense, in terms of physical size, the Spartans were filled with skills and talent beyond anyone’s imagination. With nearly half the team returning from last year’s squad the teamwork this year was precise and well- coordinated. Returning players this year were three Gunston District all- star players, fullbacks Tim O’Connell and Dave Mathers and goalkeeper Gary Warner. These players proved to be the spearhead and inspiration of the Spar¬ tan defense. Mitch Gray proved his abilities as a top-rate goalkeeper. Co¬ captain Dave Cervantes, who played his fourth year on varsity, was the spark of the offensive threat with his dazzling footwork and powerful shots-on-goal. Certainly, the opposing teams had to think twice and look quicker this year to catch the swift and mighty Spartans. “I’m trying to pass it, but I can’t get it off my foot! 134 Sports That ' s what I call using your head. Oh Happy Day! Oh, thanks, I needed that! Pete Hart blocks while Rob Bach dribbles in to score. 135 Dave Mathers shows off his soccer thighs. David Cervantes takes five to do a little lace work. What do I do now Coach? Soccer it to me Mike Plattenberg, forward, wonders how he got in the goalie box. 136 Sports J.V. SOCCER l. 1 ‘‘ ' Hiatt , ilfcp! n Front Row: Andy Fidandez, Dennis Elwell, Jeff Plattenberg. Second Row: Jeff Albanese, George Phillips, Paul Maraghy, Phil Brummett, Bruce Waskowicz, John Sharpies, John Pratt, Stu Davis, Brian Cox. Back Row: Coach Skiffington, Frank Islin, Hans Tallis, Mark Rehder, Rick Mears, Steve Boyd, Andy Roth, Dean Berger, Chuck McCoart. Talk about balance. Some fancy footwork. Dean Berger and |ohn Sharpies practice some offensive defensive drills. Paul Maraghy exhibits his dribbling skills. In a new district, a new season, and under a new coach, the Junior Varsity Soccer team’s season got under way. Much was expected in terms of a successful season, but the final out¬ come was different. The team had a tough time organizing its individual players into one qualified team. One thing the junior varsity team had in its favor: its spirit and determina¬ tion. The players believed they could become successful, and they almost did. In working together as a team, the squad members learned the basic skills and the fact that they must work together to overcome future obstacles. These factors will become a valuable asset to future soccer teams at West Springfield. Sports 137 Goeff Kaye pushes the ball towards the cup. . . . and it’s off to the green! GOLF Front Row: Danny Dodd, Chris Evans, Geoff Kaye, )im Murphy, Eric Martin. Back Row: John Charles, Lance Hancock, Chris McFarland, John Riscassi, Steve Gailing (Not Pictured) 138 Sports Boy, look at that little thing fly! Players contemplate the tough fairways. Dodd and Murphy, Hot-Rods of the Springfield fairways. With the swing of a club the golf season began in a dis¬ trict in which West Springfield was considered the best. Seniors Chris McFarland and Jim Murphy maintained the high excellence that was traditional of Bill Lovell’s coach¬ ing. After a sensational season last year, this year’s team did as well if not better. A district championship was ex¬ pected, but the ultimate goal was the Northern Region championship. The true ace-in-the-hole was the State championship. Lovell developed his golfers’ talents in such a way that any of the players could have brought home the State title. With most of last year’s team return¬ ing, the successful season was inevitable and a reality for the West Springfield golf team. Remember . . . head down, eyes on the ball . . Sports 139 GIRLS TRACK Front Row: Angela Thorton. Bonnie Wampler, Anne McGregor. Janiene Mergler, Cindy Morris, Cindy Chase, Jennifer Utz, Cindy Carter, Maureen O ' Neil. Second Row: Marylisa Parker, Margie Trogdon, Laura McGill, Sylvia Reyna, Mary Chase, Mary Berberich, Patty Shoud, Sheryl Champaign, Emmy Mourges. Back Row: Wendy Fretz, Buffy Dillon, Kathy Doss, Linda Crescioli, Laura Gaudian, Mary Holapa, Karen Brikley, Jean Jones, Linda Magonigle, Veronica Cary, Julie Vermillion, Dawn Taylor, Tracy Sellers, Stacy Flolland. Spartan Track member gives a kick to get over the bar. 140 Sports Setting up for another workout. Maureen O’Neil clears the high bar. Mrs. Mayo smiles at a promising track team. Follow the leader. After being moved into the faster Northern Dis¬ trict, the girl’s track team paced themselves throughout their rough season and sprinted their way into the District and Regional meets. The power and spirit centered around every member of the team as a whole. Junior Sonya Reyna proved excellent in the long distance running events. In the field events Monique Mercer leaped up and over everyone in the triple-jump. Coach Mayo was very pleased with the final outcome of the season. The girls were excellent this year and the outlook for next year’s team is promising. Certainly the talented members of the future girl’s track team will be one of the highest caliber in the District. “Only a few more feet and we can quit.” Sports 141 Front Row — Greg Spencer, John Kirkland, Paul Bethke, Don Knox, Sean O’Sullivan, Chris Doss, Jack Verna, Ken Bickel, Robert Jennings, Kevin Ching. Second Row — Bob Dillenger, Rusty Wiltsie, Dave Smith, Dave Stevenson, Tom Brown, Stu Weeks, Rick Weaver, Bill Deck, Mark Ayers, Chris Tatantino, Malcom Jacox, Steve Walker. Third Row — Coach Dent, Scott MacLaughlin, Steve Doss, Jon Schoen, Doug Trogdon, Tom GFox, Vic Pacheco, Geoff Blake, Mike Bousquet, Scott Wendell, David Flory, Tom Thomas, Lee Pond, Ted Hart. Fourth Row — Bill Neidringhaus, Jordan Flam, Bill Weeks, Scott Hohnston, Frank Bautz, John Kimminau, John Schaller, Kevin Cooper, Tim O’Neil, Vern Ambos, Coach Kelbaugh. Back Row — Tim Parker, Mike Utz, Nils Weirick, Chris Parker, John O ' Donnell, David Schutt, Michael Butters, Jim Duke, Terry Tracy, Fred Woody, John Milbank. TRUCKIN’ WITH TRACK Tom Fox makes the big push. 142 Sports SEC Track member high-steps it to the finish. Fred Woody and Tim O’Neil set a fastpace. With several athletes who were in tip-top form and participated this Spring Season, the Varsity Track Team were expected to win several district and regional titles and set new records in several events. With a couple of years of cross-country ex¬ perience behind him, Bill Weeks certainly led the field in the long distance lengths. Ron Morgan had polished his particular skills to such a fine edge that he was quick as lightning and proved valuable in the shorter sprints. These two students spearheaded a series of district wins on the track. Off the track in the field events, the team members which showed most promising was high-jumper Rusty Wiltsie and triple-jumper Vic Pacheco. In any event on the track or on the field, Coach Vic Kelbaugh was definitely pleased, and so was the school, when the West Springfield Varsity Track team came through with its strongest assets — the desire and capabilites to win. Rusty Wiltsie flips over the high bar and onto the mats. Sports 143 VARSITY FOOTBALL 5-5 ws 14 Marshall 19 32 Mclean 14 15 Washington Lee 22 37 Lee 18 6 Lake Braddock 14 24 Woodson 12 0 Fort Hunt 20 16 Annadale 14 12 T.C. Williams 28 28 Robinson 23 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL 0-7- 1 ws o BRobinson 12 6 George Washington 7 6 Lee 6 8 Woodson 14 6 Fort Hunt 27 6 Mt. Vernon 14 12 Annadale 18 FRESHMEN FOOTBALL 6-0-1 WS 8 Episcopal 6 28 Lee 16 6 Mt. Vernon 6 20 Lake Braddock 16 26 Woodson 13 18 George Washington 12 12 Fort Hunt 0 FIELD HOCKEY WS 1 Mt. Vernon 3 0 McLean 2 0 Annadale 2 3 Woodson 1 1 Robinson 3 3 Williams 0 0 Lake Braddock 5 3 Fort Hunt 2 VARSITY BASKETBALL 10-11 WS 58 Hayfield 46 71 Washington Lee 57 57 Mt. Vernon 62 60 Marshall 58 53 Edison 51 72 Lee 79 62 Lee 70 60 Annadale 43 68 T.C. Williams 73 82 Fort Hunt 65 72 Wakefield 61 59 Woodson 76 54 Robinson 69 56 Lake Braddock 76 73 Annadale 66 68 T.C. Williams 67 57 Fort Hunt 48 55 Woodson 71 30 Robinson 42 50 Lake Braddock 53 41 Lake Braddock 61 SPARTAN SCOREBOARD JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL 13-10 WS 77 Hayfield 68 90 Washington Lee 69 75 Mt. Vernon 70 79 Marshall 62 52 Edison 50 66 Lee 70 -49 Lee 52 62 Annadale 56 49 Hammond 66 74 Fort Hunt 76 75 Wakefield 59 52 Woodson 70 71 Robinson 69 50 Lake Braddock 48 75 Annadale 65 76 George Washington 82 69 Fort Hunt 74 55 Lake Braddock 53 61 Woodson 49 51 Robinson 66 59 Woodson 57 64 Annadale 57 61 Robinson 67 FRESHMEN BASKETBALL 2-12 WS 60 Robinson 83 46 Hammond 80 75 Fort Hunt 78 42 George Washington 53 57 Woodson 88 58 Lake Braddock 74 61 Lake Braddock 56 63 Annadale 77 51 George Washington 56 38 Annadale 45 58 Hammond 62 82 Woodson 86 69 Robinson 59 78 Fort Hunt 80 GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 8-4 WS 58 Annadale 48 44 Lake Braddock 80 54 Williams 41 43 Woodson 31 35 Robinson 51 49 Fort Hunt 33 40 Williams 34 56 Annadale 49 63 Lake Braddock 48 59 Woodson 48 40 Robinson 74 46 Fort Hunt 33 GIRLS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKET- BALL WS 48 Annadale 22 20 Lake Braddock 23 49 Williams 33 34 Woodson 24 35 Robinson 27 30 Fort Hunt 36 53 Williams 26 60 Annadale 38 28 Lake Braddock 38 38 Woodson 36 38 Robinson 35 40 Fort Hunt 24 VARSITY WRESTLING 10-2-0 WS 51 Langley 10 49 Stuart 10 37 Mt. Vernon 14 36 Washington Lee 18 46 Edison 12 19 Robinson 32 6 Lake Braddock 39 29 Fort Hunt 10 39 Bishop Ireton 12 40 Woodson 12 36 Williams 23 41 Annadale 11 JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING 9-2-0 WS 54 Langley 12 56 Stuart 3 24 Mt. Vernon 19 42 Washington Lee 17 66 Edison 3 2 Robinson 50 21 Lake Braddock 27 30 Fort Hunt 24 56 Bishop Ireton 6 35 Woodson 14 47 George Washington 13 FRESHMEN WRESTLING 7-3-0 WS 46 Stuart 10 24 Robinson 44 54 Williams 24 30 Fairfax 16 38 Jefferson 12 27 Lake Braddock 45 49 Fort Hunt 9 30 Woodson 36 46 Annadale 21 51 Bishop Ireton 9 GYMNASTICS WS Annadale Woodson Robinson Williams Fort Hunt Lake Braddock CROSS COUNTRY 8-1 WS 27 Annadale 59 27 Hayfield 42 27 Williams 35 27 Lee 63 22 Annadale 36 22 Grovton 41 49 Mt. Vernon Forfiet 49 Lake Braddock 26 49 Robinson 77 VARSITY WINTER TRACK 2-3 WS 6 7% Jefferson 41% 4 5 Vi Mt. Vernon 63 31 Fort Hunt 75 62 Episcopal 43 24 Hayfield 58 JUNIOR VARSITY WINTER TRACK 1-4 WS 47 Jefferson 48 43 Mt. Vernon 50 51 Fort Hunt 24 32 Washington Lee 43 18 Hayfield 55 GIRLS’ TRACK March 23 Annadale 26 Harringer 27 Relays 30 Williams April 2 Colonial 3 Relays 6 Woodson 16 Dogwood 17 Relays 20 Lake Braddock 27 Robinson May 3 Ft. Hunt 6-8 District 14-15 Regionals 22 State 144 Sports ws SPRING TRACK VARSITY SOCCER March 20 Harringor Relays March 24 Stonewall Jackson 30 C.rovton, Fort Hunt 30 Loo April l Eagle Invitational April 1 Chantilly 2 Colonial Relays 6 Langley 0 Lee 8 Woodson 8 Fort Hunt Inviataional 20 An nadale 10 Woodbridge Invitational 22 Stonewall Jackson 13 Williams. Hay field 27 Lake Braddock April 17 Episcopal 29 Fort Hunt 20 Lake. Braddock. Robinson May 4 Williams 23 Fairfax City 6 Robinson 26 B Team Quantico 11 Jefferson 97 Mt Vernon 18 Osborn Park May i Magruder Invitational 17-18 Districts 7-8 Districts 24-25 Regionals 12 N.F.R. Soph 14-15 Regional 21-22 State VARSITY SOFTBALL March 8 Woodson 20 Robinson GIRLS’ TENNIS 9-3 22 Lake Braddock 8 Williams 1 27 Annadale 2 Fort Hunt 7 29 Fort Hunt May 4 Williams 8 Lake Braddock 1 11 Woodson 1 Woodson 8 13 Robinson 5 Robinson 4 18 Lake Braddock 5 Fort Hunt 4 20 Annadale 25 Fort Hunt 3 Woodson 6 27 Williams 9 Annadale 0 JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL April 8 Woodson 20 Robinson 22 Lake Braddock VARSITY TENNIS 27 Annadale March 19 Washington Lee 29 Fort Hunt 22 Jefferson May 4 Williams 24 Lee 11 Woodson 26 Mt. Vernon 13 Robinson 29 Williams 18 Lake Braddock 31 Robinson 20 Annadale April 2 Annadale 25 Fort Hunt 5 Lake Braddock 27 Williams 7 Woodson 19 Ft. Hunt 23 Williams VARSITY BASEBALL 26 Robinson March 31 Woodson 28 Annadale April 2 Fort Hunt 30 Lake Braddock 5 Annadale May 3 Woodson 7 Robinson 5 Fort Hunt 9 Lake Braddock 10-14 Districts 19 Williams 17-22 Regionals 23 Woodson 28-29 State 26 Fort Hunt 28 Annadale 30 Robinson SWIM TEAM 4-2 May 3 Lake Braddock 155 Lake Braddock 189 5 Williams 142 Fort Hunt 202 10 Woodson 174 Woodson 164 12 Fort Hunt 202 Robinson 139 14 Annadale 177 Falls Church 166 17 Robinson 188 Annadale 156 19 Lake Braddock 21 Williams VARSITY GOLF March 23 Quantico JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL 26 Lake Braddock April 5 Annadale April 2 Williams 7 Robinson 5 Annadale 19 Hammond 9 Woodson 23 Woodson 19 Quantico 26 Fort Hunt 20 Tournament 28 Annadale 23 Edison 30 Robinson 30 Fort Hunt May 3 Lake Braddock May 3 Robinson 5 George Washington 6 Districts 10 Woodson 13 Regional 12 Fort Hunt 24-25 State TBA 14 Annadale 17 Robinson 19 Lake Braddock JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER 21 George Washington April 8 Woodson 20 Annadale 27 Lake Braddock 29 Fort Hunt April 6 Robinson C 3 z H P Ph C 3 O o Sports 145 � • t • r� m ti •« i« f| | t «• ♦� � � . M l| «nn� M nm ft � 3P� ' jsSHt’IIl tt IIP . 1 � m jk TgT � atiU TTT • tliMP 1 I 2 • 3 v,,2 At r ' - .: . « ' t, H «0 ' « ' S s ■ Jfj r 4 it 9 c v. a.aA .. ' f yiA O | i jSf 14 1 15 v, ' - k r ' ' ' j 16 f ■ ifljg r I «4«v ACTIVITIES It’s seventh period . . . most of the students have begun to drift home after another school day, but here and there, clubs are meeting — service clubs, honor societies, special interest groups — an opportunity for students of common interests to get together and get to know each other. These groups, running a wide gamut of subjects, offered a club to appeal to the tastes of nearly every Spartan. Somewhere in seventh period there was something for everyone. STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS With renewed spirit and deter¬ mination, and a lot of hard work, the SGA officers brought some va¬ riety to the common daily routine. Working together, they arranged for bands to visit for assemblies, they organized Sparta Week, and the election of Homecoming and Sweetheart courts. The officers were always busy with something, and without their time and efforts, the students would never have re¬ ceived half the benefits they did. Steve Chabon, President Kevin Beck, Treasurer Liz Murnane, Secretary 148 Activities Front Row: Sheryl Anderson, Terri Taylor. Back Row: Jack Dorminey, Jack Baker, Gary Warner, Ted Simon, Student Government Cabinet Aided by sponsor Mr. Dorminey, the Student Government Association made great advances this year. President Steve Chabon and his Cabinet began a tradition of monthly assemblies with the help of Entertainment Chairman Terri Taylor. Special Activities Chairman Jack Baker, Elections Chairman Gary Warner, Public Relations Chair¬ man Sheryl Anderson, and Publicity Chairman Ted Simon saw to it that Sparta week and its fes¬ tivities were highly successful, as were all their other endeavors. Kevin Buck does serious contemplating. S.G.A. Cabinet straightens the files up. Activities 149 Student Representative Body The Student Representative Body, despite initial problems which resulted in the resigna¬ tion of its first Speaker of the House, became an important part of the Student Govern¬ ment Association this year. Under the leadership of Gary Warner, Speaker of the House, and Sheryl Anderson Parlia¬ mentarian, the members con¬ sisting of delegates from each of the four academic classes and honorary delegates from each school club and organiza¬ tion, met once a month to ap¬ prove S.G.A. proposals and bring student suggestions and complaints to the attention of the officers. Front Row: Andrea Forgas, Maureen O’Neil, Jackie Ford, Andrea Gabrielli, Kathy Flogaboom, Jenny Sammis, Karen Baker. Second Row: Robynn Charles, Cindy Gausvik, Lori Stafford, Bettina McGuire, Gary Warner, Sheryl Anderson, Sheri-Lynn Liebermann, Terri Conrad, Nancy Vaaler, Jill Phillips. Back Row: Laura Barbel, Bruce Hermit, Pat Johnson, Larry Lubin, Kevin Beck, Jack Baker, Steve Cna- bon, Steve Doss, Sterling Huff, Geoff Blake, Becky Wilson, Linda Martin, Sue Strom. Student Advisory The Student Advisory Council representing the student body at West Springfield held meetings with other schools in Fairfax County to discuss recommendations to make to the school board. Working to please students, parents and teachers these members had a big job on their hands work¬ ing towards open campus, teacher evaluations and sex education. Front Row: Rique Tobias, Bev Barker. Back Row: Steve Caldwell, Jim Wilt. 150 Activities Front Row: Steve Caldwell, Jim Wilt, Bev Barker, Terry Conrad, Ken Bickel, Kevin Goedale. Back Row: Mr. Volrath, Jack Verna, Gary Mears, Steve Chabon, Stu Weeks. Principal Students Advisory Board Advising the Principal on the views of the students is the main job of the Principle Student Advisory Board. The board is made up of class presidents and vice presidents, S.A.C., and both the Editor of the yearbook and Oracle. At meetings held every first and third Thursday of the month, the members discuss pertinent issues that are happening in the school. PSAB members gather around the table for a discussion. Activities 151 Bev Rarker goes through and checks the announcements AM ANNOUNCERS With a bright “hello” the announcers brought first and sixth periods to a close. Everyday they tirelessly relayed important messages to the student body. Whether the news was special or commonplace, it was always said with enthusiasm; a quality hard to muster early in the morning or after a long day. Their voices were one thing you could expect each day. Bev Barker and Tricia Anderson are those cheery voices you hear on the morning announcements Tricia comes across loud and clear 152 Activities Front Row: Tammy Power, Kelly Kohler, Janet Runkle, Stephanie Kazakis, Cathy Wilcox, Pattie Yamamoto, Debbie Gibbons, Jamie Gibbons, Suzanne Foster. Second Row: Allison Gillum, Mary Fick, Casey McCullough, Rhonda Roberts, Donna Rita, Diane Rankine, Andy Behl, Chip Sims. Back Row: Sheena Clate, Cheryl Stoeckert, Barb McDonnell, Coreas Hoeting, Valerie Fant, Anne Bodine, Elaine Simmons, Michelle McMahon, Lynn Carlson, Denise O’lesca, Andrea Forgas, Rich Vaaler, Audrey Kurth. Student Aides The student aids are the teachers right arm when it comes to grading papers and tests being a student aid gives both the teacher and student a chance to get better acquainted, through this, both teacher and aid get a better understanding of the problems and compliants of each other. Chip Simms is one of those pair of helpful hands Activities 153 CONCERT BAND Under the direction of Mr. James Wynn, the Concert Band participated in many concerts along with the Symphonic Band. These members showed much devotion to their music and practice very hard in the hope of being accepted into Symphonic Band. Front Row: Mary Verna, Anna Pieri, Linda Harris, Leslie Siegel, Stephanie Kirk, Mike Talbott, Rose Flournoy, Cindy Rebein, Jamie Jeffers. 2nd Row: Dan Deinnon, Becky Gass, Mary Bracken, Mary Flournoy, Erin Barcken Jan Kovarick, Carol Ann Quarto, John Sheidan, John Barnes, Jim Duke, Martha McCord, Dornell Pratt, Deborah Ein, Debbie Flory, Laura Brunswick. 3rd Row: Jennie Spaling, Joan Siewe rt, Tom Cary, Tom O’Neill, Jeff Albanese, David Brown, John Kimminav, Dan Morse, Lisa Lemmons. 4th Row: Jordan Ham, Phil Shepard, Chris Quinn, Chris Doss, Doug Brown, John Kurth, John Teague, Ken Broyles, Dan Howard. Back Row: Bob Hodgson, Dave DeHaven, John D’Andrea, Scott Johnston, John Davids, Ed Gramp. Tzt . ilfak SPW 4 ■tv jf f ' h jh a Kit- jL. i .- in m STAGE BAND The members of the Stage Band showed special interest in jazz music. They devoted many extra hours of practice and showed it in their performances. They not only participated in concerts with the Symphonic and Concert Bands but they also traveled to other schools to play their special type of music. Front Row: Danny Morse Harry Woodell, Dave DiPaolo, Bill Fry. Second Row: Steve Chabon, Heather MacLaughlin, Kelly Keys, Steve Sanford. Third Row: Dave Stevenson, Richard McConnell, Steve Doss, Mike McDonald, John Hubbard, Brian Bishop, Ed Hunter, Bob Ray. 154 Activities Front Row: Doug Reece, Debbie Rotering, Amy Taylor, Heather MacLaughlin, Lisa Wynn, Joyce Kubalak, Cindy Trapp, Maria Sanchez, Donna Hudson, Audrey Kurth, Sue Pierce, Marianne Owens, Beth Heizer. Second Row: Nancy Wmith, Tom Mann, Debbie Worch, Scott Findly, Jan Cox, Bill Carter, Susie Screen, Thelma Sheridan, Barbara Osgood, Arthur Serody, Greg Lindsy, Donna Hankinson. Linda Worch, Jackie Simms, Buffy Dillon, Fran Cox, Laura Barbel. Third Row: Linda Boyce, Kim Anderson, Kent Hennesy, Margaret Ransom, Pam McClain, Cathy Doss, Karen Baiz, Becky White, Cheri-Lynn Lieberman, Mark Hutchins, Mark Klostermeyer, Mike Gabrielli, Jon Serody, Cindy Herrin. Bill Fry, Harry Woodell, Tony Bishop, Karen Brinkley, Dave DiPaolo. Fourth Row: Tom Broyles, Scott MacLaughlin, John Hubbard. Steve Doss, Mike McDonald, Richard McConnel, Brian Bishop, Dave Stevenson, Kevin Lacy, Bryan Cox, Warren Sanford, Gaye Harding. Back Row: Jane Feeney, Rick Yaw, Jim Lord, Bob Gaudian, Jeff Coster, Steve Chabon, Gary Melton, Frank Goram, Joe Stipo, John Edgell, Tom O ' Keefe, John Turner. SYMPHONIC BAND In the beginning Mr. Wynn created a band. The music was without tone or harmony, and silence was upon the ears of the students, and notes moved over the musical scales. And Wynn said, “Let us begin,” and suddenly, there was a heavenly harmony. Wynn had created a masterpiece and the West Springfield Symphonic Band gathered themselves into one beautiful and perfect production. Can you find Mike Gabrelli? Activities 155 Orchestra Band members of the Or¬ chestra meant many hours of dedication and practice to achieve a high standard of music. Conducted by Mrs. Caroline Shaw, they gave sev¬ eral concerts throughout the year, competed in several fes¬ tivals, and individuals dis¬ played their talents in the Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Front Row: Lisa Goodwin, Lisa Kozloski, Lisa Meurer, Janet McConnell, Stephanie Montavon, Cindy Kozloski, David Florv, Second Row: Steve Minton, Riquie Tobias, Gret Galing, Third Row: Caroline Shaw, Lisa Wynn, Bill Carter, Heather McLaughlin, Joyce Kubalak. Fourth Row: Mark Hutchins, Mike McDonald, Steve Doss, Ned Tonge, Phil Tonge, Robert Spessert, Jim Monroe, Diane Guarino. GIRLS CHORUS Front Row: Donna Hyndman, Tuyet Tran, Cathy Cambell, Sharon Bierbower, Christian Rainey, Linda Reid, lealon Weston, Gail Adkisson, Leigh Jordan, Robin Hall, Lawonna Penn ington, Jenny Shadbolt. Second Row: Kathy Whyte, Diane Reid, Cindy Chase, Lori Gudly, Liz Walter, Linda Lopel, Mary Denery, Meryl Shapiro, Julie Blany, l aurie McDonald, Kathy Brown, Peggy Fleming. Third Row: Alice Quinn, Sharon Adams, Lynn Rainville, Terry Flao Florence, Brooksene Ambros, Carol Weaver, Kathy Strong, Ann McGregor, Mary Ellen Cumber. Fourth gow: Elizabeth Freeze, Lianne Carr, Liz Mclnneny, Lisa Greene, Carol Panella, Carey Caccamo, Terri VanMeter, Lisa Boyd, Carole Spadafore, Pat Polickoski, Laurie Kiminay. Music, songs, and beautiful voices are what made up the W.S. Girl’s Chorus. The Girl’s Chorus practiced many hours to perfect their harmony and practice for their performances for the year. These girls ap¬ peared in a concert at Christ¬ mas time that demanded many hours of work after school. They worked hard and the re¬ sults showed in their perform¬ ances. 156 Activities A CAPELLA CHOIR The A Capella Choir con¬ sisted of selected male and female singers who blended to¬ gether with their beautiful sing¬ ing of modern and traditional music. Many plan to further their study in music, while others sing for pleasure. Under the direction of Mr. Gerald White, these melodic voices put on a Christmas operetta, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” along with a Christmas Concert. The A Capella Choir partici¬ pated in all-county choir, and W.S. was well represented in the all-regional choir. The A Capella Choir practiced hard during school and when needed after school hours. The A Capella Choir participated in an exchange choir ordeal in March with another choir that resulted in not only a learning experience, but a fun-time for all those who participated in the school and the community. Front Row: Natalie Dyer, Melissa Deford, Laura Marvin, Shelli Broome, Susan Rainville, Susan Herman, Matt McConnell, Jim Bolton, Charlie Owens, Mr. White. Second Row: Pat Higgins, Ann Spille, Joni Wison, Melinda Draper, Dianna Davenport, Whtidyopr Christopher Lane, Jim Roche, Jeff Deford. Jim Dennis. Third Row: Beth Cornell, Tammy Power, Shenna Clate, Kathy Brown, Patty Perrin, Diane Baker, Karen Antle, Mitch Carney, Howard Carr, Richard Seamen, Steve Caldwell. Fourth Row: Arlene Bajusz, Laura First, Susie Murray, Denna Peverill, Kathy Russell, Karrie Chamberlin, Joanne Ventrella, Janine Mergler, Steve Bedsole, Vince Hock, David Rinker. Front Row: Kathy Russell, Arlene Bajusz, Natalie Dyer, Laura First, Laura Marvin, Joanne Ventreilla, Shelli Broom, Susan Herman. Back Row: Mr. White, Howard Carr, Matt McConnell, Charlie Owens, Christopher Lane, Jim Dennis, Jim Bolton, Jim Roche. MADRIGALS The Madrigals were selected by auditions held at the begin¬ ning of the year. Only fifteen were selected to represent the W.S. Madrigal singers. The Madrigals practiced everyday of the school week and sometimes more before performances. This selected group was asked to sing for the House of Represen¬ tatives and were invited to have dinner after the performance. The Madrigals sang at Sully Plantation and also performed in W.S.’s Christmas Concert. They carolled for the Christmas tree decorating party at Richard Byrd Library at Christmas. The Madrigals participated in a Madrigal Singer Festival in March where they competed with Madrigal groups from all over the area. Activities 157 This international organiza¬ tion consisted of those students with the most interest and ex¬ perience in drama. Whether working on stage or behind the scenes the Thespians ' main goal was to gain knowledge and ex¬ perience in the theatre. During the year they visited professional shows and worked on miscel¬ laneous projects and productions of their own. Front Row: Terry Conrad, Scott Brown, Kelli O’Dell, Fran Tatu. Second Row: Dave Martin, Lisa Boyd, Sheryl Anderson, Terry Shute, Lori Stafford, Patty Wilkins. Back Row: Allison Brown, Scott Owen, Linda Trogdon, Phil Sane, Danny Juarez. THESPIANS 158 Activities _ Stage Crew A lot of the credit for the stage productions put on at West Springfield must go to the Stage Crew. The members of this crew exhibited skill in the technical aspects of the stage; lighting, sound, and construction. Without their ef¬ forts, West Springfield could not maintain the high quality of their stage productions. Front Row: Pat Croskery. Second Row: Valerie Bayne, Lori Stafford. Back Row: Ken Hasty, Jeff Lunceford, John Wilkins, Brett Betsill, Karl Maleck. Front Row: Lisa Tucci, Chris Field, Janet Andersen, Mary Czarnik. Second Row: Maureen O’Neil, Beth Romedy, Joyce Kubalak, Jacquie Kralik. Back Row: Mrs. Foote, Mary Delanty, Bethe Odom, Karen Michael, Sandy Springer. Art Guild The Art Guild not only pro¬ vided a place for the artisti¬ cally talented students to de¬ velop themselves, but also con¬ tributed several other high¬ lights to the school. The mem¬ bers made and sold beautiful ceramic jewelry as well as creative Christmas cards. They also sponsored a student Art Show which they advertised for by making unique buttons for the faculty. Activities 159 Front Row: Sue Boyd, Laura Barbel, Kathy Brown, Calvin Maurer, Bob Gaudian, Mike Vineyard, Nita Hamill, Sue Dicken, Kathy Cogdell, Bev Barker, Gary Roark. Second Row: Maureen Delanty, Rusty Wiltsie, Bill Weeks, Chris Scott, Sheryl Smith, Joan Schmitz, Mary Meade, Kareen Beller, Kathy Rowe, lay Spadafore, Margaret Nishimote, Lary Lubin. Third Row: Ted Simon, Trevor Aurty, Richard J. Polo Fr., Sheryl Anderson, Audrey Durth, Donna Hudson, Don Stimson, Marianne Owens, Jamie Gibbins, Rayna Kneuper, Gunvor Weirick, Debbie Clapp, Rick Weaver, Sue Einsel. Back Row: David Harris, Mike Gabrielli, Robert Stevenson, Rick Yaw, Tom Spraggins, Domon Schnack, Doug Reece, John Utz, Harry Woodell, Amy Taylor, Debbie Rotering, Val Howard, Carol Fox. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Understanding, achieving, feeling good by helping others, alsways striving higher, wearing that gold tassle on graduation day represents knowledge and work of four hard, but worthwhile years — all shown in the National Honor Society. Being in this club was a reward well deserved and rightfully intended. It was not only a service club, but a fun club as well. Miss Jill Hilliard and Miss Greta Payne tried to keep up with the minds of the club members as they guided them towards greater understanding. Gary Roark addresses the assembly of parents and new members. New members of the National Honor Society are ready for induction. 160 Activities Calvin Mauren lights one of the ceremonial candles. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY The members of the National Junior Honor Society received the honor of being chosen by their teachers because they ex¬ celled in scholarship, charac¬ ter, service, and leadership. These outstanding freshmen and sophomores aided the ad¬ ministration in showing peo¬ ple around during freshmen orientation at the beginning of the year. Front Row: Debbie Worch, Angela McKillop, Don Knox, Mary Lou Wever, Nancy Walsh, Amy Dougherty, Patty Brown, Lusha Norris, Julie Shephard, Michelle Endo, Gayle Allison. Second Row: Phil Brummett, Bobbie Arduini, Jenni Sammis, Megan O ' Bryan, Kiva Boyette, Sandy Grua. janet Goins, (an Foote, Linda Gwynn, Laura Osius. Third Row: James Garrigan, Steve Lustig, Theresa Sands, Becky Wilson, Melissa Trowbridge, Julie Lancaster, Pan Goldstein, Jean Doughtery, Jennifer Utz, Leslie Clewell, Karen Foster. Susan O’Sullivan, Cindy Miller, Sharon Blicharz, Terri Ingold. Fourth Row: Bruce Ricketts, Paul Bogner, Tim Kirk, Beth Weidenmuller, Erin Bracken, Jane Hughes, Lauren Anderson, Julie Blank, Eliza Hubbard, Dawn Taylor, Janet Andersen, Cara Acosta, Suzie Screen, Margaret Kingley, Mary Delanty. Fifth Row: John Edgell, Paul Barker, David Phillips, Debbie Lindsay, Julie Forester, Ruth Benham, Suzanne Taylor, Debbie McKim, Laura Gaudian, Paula Levesque, Mary Einsel, Bettina McGimsey, Karen Baiz, David Gaudian. Susan Byington, Stephanie Kirk, Donna Canzano. Back Row: Lisa Church, Susan Wiltsie, Greg Brummett, Bruce Waskowitcz, Dan Howard, Mark Hutchine, Cathy Vanderhoof, Faith Junghans, Linda Harris, Janet Dieter, Lori Lowe, Reed Southmayd, Hans Tallis, Joe Stipo, Brian Bishop, Mary Bracken, Kelli Singleterry, Brenda Crom. Activities 161 Front Row: Jane Linka, Peggy Stassi, Mary Putignano, Kathy Lubin, Joan Schmit, Sue Einsel, Brenda Hawkes, Laura Wolfe, Sheryl Smith, Barbie Russell, Linda Magonigle, Lori Warter. Second Row: Marianne Owens, Nita Hamill, Kathy Brown, Lisa Turner, Lisa Boyd, Laurie Pierce, Bonnie Spurlock, Michelle McMahon, Debbie Hannon, Susan McNerney. Third Row: Audrey Kurth, Sue Boyd, Jodi Hensley, Rayna Kneuper, Mary Pat Finn, Pam Goldstein, Nancy Jo Smith, Amy Heitzenrater. KEYETTES The Keyettes have been in exis¬ tence since the schools opening ten years ago. This service club provided West Springfield with a number of activities that called for participation not only in the school but in the community as well. Their annual Sadie Haw¬ kins Dance was an event which everyone looked forward to. This year the Keyettes held a success¬ ful Disco Dance for their Red Cross fund-raising drive. The Keyettes also aided in bringing the Bloodmobile to West Springfield enabling hundreds of students and community mem¬ bers to donate and help their fel¬ low man. The Keyettes were truly a service club, a service club West Springfield can be proud of. Sue Einsel gets a varied response. 162 Activities Front Row: Dan Kelliher, Hal Wheeler, David Wells, Bill Carter, Bill Weeks, Kanny Kirk, Marshal Townsend, David Cervantes. Second Row: Mike Trope, Bill Deck, Scott Coale, Casey McCullough, Jamie Jeremiah, Tom Fox, J.D. Anderson, Mike Arduini, David DeYoung. Third Row: Kevin Cooper, Stewart Weeks, Dave Stevenson, Jack Verna, Tom Michael, Doug Reece, John Schaller. Back Row: Craig Weeks, Kevin Malone, Gary Malone, Gary Mears. KEY CLUB The Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanas, was a service organization which participated in school ac¬ tivities and community projects. Members donated their time to work on: Toy Drive, to raise toys for needy children; the annual Homecoming Dance the climax of Sparta Week which was a tremendous success; and also helped their sister service club, the Keyettes, with the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Most Key Club members would agree that the initiations were the funniest of all the activities the Key Club was involved in. As a ser¬ vice organization the Key Club had a very successful year, a year that will be well remembered by all members. Key Club — never a dull moment” Activities 163 Front Row: Elise Vogeler, Kelly Erben, Kathryn O ' keefe, Brenda Tinsler, Diane Kaseman. Second Row: Leslie Patton. Karen Grace, Allison Gillum, Janet Runkle, Denise O’Leska. Third Row: Kim Anderson, Linda Trogdon, Sharon Ainsworth. Carol Sauer, Loretta Desio, Back Row: Sheryl Anderson, Jealon Weston, Nancy Jaworski, Julie Lancaster, Ellen Dwin elle, Linda Rasmussen. WEST SPRINGFIELD TRI-HI-Y The objective of the West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y was to serve the school and community. Cleaning under the bleachers after a football game, collecting for UNICEF on Halloween, and sponsoring the annual Sweetheart Dance on Valentine’s Day are three of the many activities which helped the club to reach their goal. Working and cooperating made this year a busy, but fun one, for the members of the West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y. Natalie Dyer and Sheryl Anderson put up posters for Sweetheart Dance. 164 Activities Spartan Tri-hi-Y Sponsored by the YWCA, the Spartan Tri-Hi-Y worked to serve the school and community. By supporting many school acivities these girls showed their school spirit. They held various fund¬ raising events, among them the sale of paper flowers on Valen¬ tine ' s Day. Front Row: Leslie Price, Debbie VanHorn, Kathy Huddy, Jill Phillips. Pat Tiernan, Debbie Daly, Monique Mercer, Melissa Trowbridge, Jenny Hoopingarner. Second Row: Anna Darden. Diane Hopmeister, Tammy Sparling, Amy Sullivan, Beth Snell, Mimi McDowell, Mary-Jo Abel, Becky Angel. Back Row: Tere Roy, Jane Morrissey, Mari Fick, Eileen Sullivan, Julie Cockfield, Gina Tammaro, Stephanie Kowalski. Sue Morris, Theresa Sands, Evana Turango, Cindy McKinney, Ginger Royals. Denise O’Donell, Karen VanHorn. W.S. HI-Y West Springfield Hi-Y, the brother club of West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y, strove to help the com¬ munity and school in various ways. One activity was repaint¬ ing the lines on the driver ' s edu¬ cation range. Although they had difficulty in organizing some ac¬ tivities, they still gained expe¬ rience and broadened their knowledge by working to¬ gether. Front Row: Carl Persing, Dan Berl, Dick Meade, Harry Chi ng, Dave Brown. Back Row: John Milbank. Scott Zumstein, Steve Burman, Steve Snyder, Dan Kelliher. Activities 165 Front Row: Mara O ' Connor, Hildy Shapiro, Patti McCoart, Laura Chute, Kathy Nuddy, Allyn O ' Connor. Second Row: Salena Stevenson, lennifer (ones, Linda Saunders, Liz McAneny, Maureen Dougherty, Tracy O ' Brien. Third Row: Susan Beck, Virginia Cole, Jane Feeney, Donna Kane, Laura Semeta, Jennie Snadbolt. Back Row: Margaret Nishimoto. Donna Rita, Rhonda Roberts, Mary Pat Luddy, Ginny Rietman, Pam Gregas, Carolyn Lacy, Loretta Desio Future Homemakers of America The F.H.A. provided these girls with an interest of improving personal family life and community living. These girls learned to take pride and to strive for perfection in the art of homemaking. The girls are not just practical, but fashionable, which they proved with their annual F.H.A. Fashion Show presented to the student body as part of the Sparta Week celebrations. The F.H.A. is the basis for the liberated homemaker of tomorrow. Hurry up! My dinner is burning. 166 Activities Front Row: Mr. Young, Dan Kirk, Linda Magohigle, Cindy Morris, Maureen O’Neil, John Schaller. Second Row: Jamie Jerimiah, Doug Trogdon, Paul Aines, Mr. Burkett. Back Row: Steve Campbell, Mike Arduini, Kevin Malone, Tom Fox, Rick Corsepius, Dave DeYoung. Bob Gaudian and John Schaller load furniture for their drive. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES The F.C.A. was a Christian organization whose objective is to serve the community. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Gary Young and Mr. Bill Burkett the club met every two weeks and the meetings began and ended in prayer. The F.C.A. was involved in many activities, Octoberfest, “Echo”, and a furniture drive for a Vietnamese family, that made a very productive and useful year for the F.C.A. Activities 167 FRENCH CLUB The members of this club are students of the language of Fr¬ ance, who enjoy learning the language, while also enjoying the cultural aspect France has to offer. The French club offers french students the opportu¬ nity to expand the use of their studies as well as provide some unforgettable expier- ences. Front Row: Jennie Shadbolt, Jenni Sammis, Lu Salmon, Linda Reid, Karen Michael. Back Row: Mrs. McKim, Jackie Simms, Mary Delanty, Bethe Odom, Susan Huff, Cheri-Lynn Lieberman. FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY The purpose of the French Honor Society was to stimulate the study of French, reward the high scholastic attainments and create a better understand¬ ing of French culture and civilization. These members planned trips to French restau¬ rants and help with the Inter¬ national Dinner held during the winter. Front Row: Elise Morelli, Katie Crossin, Becky Vanderhoof, Kris Utley, Mike Gabrielli, Sue Einsel, Nita Hamill. Second Row: Joni Wilson, Arlene Bajusz, Linda Reid, Bev Barker, Donna Hudson, Don Stimson, Doug Reece. Back Row: Jay Spadafore, Daphne Polatty, Laurie Williams, Marianne Owens, Val Howard, Lisa Larson, Maureen Delanty, Mr. DeCarlo. 168 Activities GERMAN CLUB Promoting better under¬ standing of German countries was the main purpose of the German Club. The German Club’s activities included planned trips to German res¬ taurants, workshops, and help¬ ing to prepare the International Dinner. tf Front Row: Bill Carter, Lisa Wynn, Kelly Isham, Christa Durante, Miss Heller. Back Row: Mark Hutchins, Steve Doss, Brian Bishop, Harry Woodell, Dave Stevenson, Mark Klostermeyer. GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY The German Honor Society was made up of German Stu¬ dents who have achieved high goals in the language. In order to raise money to buy books, that were awarded to excellent scorers on the German Ap¬ titude Tests, the German Honor Society sold Gummi Bears in the Fall. Other activities in¬ cluded helping with publicity for the International Dinner and making Sandwiches for the German Field Trip to Prince William Forest Park. First Row: Phillip Reeves, Karen Beller, Joan Schmitz, Calvin Maurer, Gunvor Weirick. Second Row: Loretta Desio, Karen Sigler, Kathy Rowe, Sue Dicken, Richard Polo. Back Row: Mark Whiting, Tom Spraggins, Harry Woodell, Gary Roark, Clarie Horvath. Activities 169 LATIN CLUB The Latin Club provided those participating with the knowledge of the language and customs of ancient Rome. The highlights of the year was helping with the International Dinner and a trip to Rome over Spring vacation. tront Row: Rachel Peacock, Joan Siewer, Mark Beavers, Pat Higgins, Jennifer Utz, Steven Munson, Jamie Gibbins, Vicky Prosper, Barb Emmert. Jennifer Jones, Carolyn Lacy. Second Row: Cindy Brooks, Laurie Bennett, Kim Blondin, Stacy Hughes, Donna Rita, Nancy Jaworski, Mary Bracken, John Hubbard, John Poierer, Chris Doss, Mill Clement. Back Row: Tim Donohue, Debbie Clapp, Mary Siewert, Brad Seter, Margaret Ransom, Ted Dragon, Chris Parker, David Wagner, Martha McCord, Robert Stevenson Greg Brummett, Cindy Kozloski, Linda Boyce. jLa i jl Bin vnl mull LATIN HONOR SOCIETY The Latin Honor Society functioned to promote the enrichment of the Latin and Roman cultures. Members were selected for outstanding achievements in Latin. Their Latin Team won first place in Latin Tournament at Hanley High School in Winchester, Virginia. Front Row: Mark Beavers, Nancy Jaworski, Mary Siewert. Second Row: Mrs. Clement, Kim Blondin, Martha McCord, Jamie Gibbins, Margaret Ransom. Back Row: Stephen Caldwell, Barb Emmert, Robert Stevenson, Donna Rita, Tim Donohue, Debbie Clapp. 170 Activities SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club offered fine opportunities to students wishing to study and explore various aspects of Spanish culture in order to broaden their interests. Striving to earn the funds to support their foster child the Spanish Club held numerous bake sales. Front Row: Anita Medeiros, Linda Trogdon, Colette Chadwick, Margaret Price. Back Row: Dawn Taylor, Terri Ingold, Krista Moss, Kathe Hugaboone, Pat Polickoski. SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY Outstanding academic achieve¬ ment and a genuine interest in Spanish culture combined to produce the Spanish Honor Society. Activities included helping with the International Dinner, the Spanish field day, and the visit of the singing group, La Tuna. These ac¬ tivities helped even the most fluent Spanish students to master the Spanish language and its culture. Front Row: Paul Bayard, Larry Weatherford. Second Row: Peggi Stassi, Sheryl Anderson, Patti Wilkins, Carol Fox, Laura Barbel, Debbie Bennett. Back Row: Kathy Henderson, Mary Putignano, Margaret Nishimoto, Kim Morgan, Kathy Russell, Kim Houser, Rayna Kneuper, Pattie Yamamoto. Activities 171 Front Row: Mr. Hatch, Mary Lovelace, Dawn Gittlemann, Jeri Ham, Robin Maclntire, Carol Burzenski, Bob Ropchan. Second Row: Allison Guidry, Barbara Machis, Suzie Murray, Terri Lusk, Robin Harris, Jay Pelcher, Sue Benvennuti. Third Row: Robin Hawe, Chuck Fisk, Jeff Perry, Tom Whalen, Jacki Heston, Rick Hoopingarner, Fred Mitchel, Jim Barry. Last Row: Lori Dolfi, Mike Noise, Barry Wilson, Corky Talbot, Rick Gornowich, Gary Faulconer, Jim Bencivenga, Ron Schult. Mr. Hatch talks with some students under the DECA symbol. 172 Activities Cooperative Office Education The main purpose of the C.O.E. club was to provide a guide into the main stream of the business world. These stu¬ dents only spent part of the day at school and then de¬ parted for their part-time jobs. This enabled the members of the C.O.E. to further develop their clerical skills while gain¬ ing valuable experience. The C.O.E. provided instruction to better themselves, their work, and their jobs in their chosen careers. The girls in C.O.E. learned that there is an im¬ portant place for women in the business world. Front Row: Beth Eastburn, Theresa Norris, Pat Tiernan, Linda Tulendo, Susan Whitlatch. Second Row: Margie Daigneau, Sharon Frinks, Mary Cisewski, (oan Cookson, Donna Karbelk, Lisa Goodwin. Back Row: Andi Cusm, Carol Brunswick, Dory Chirafisi, Charlotte Koch, Gail Starbird, Rhonda Burnett, Leslie McRae, Nancy Goretsky, Naomi Latta, Mrs. Audra Holliday. Front Row: (im Beals, Paul Denise, David Criddle, Gregg Evans, Richard Jira. Second Row: Mike Bills, Dan Dodd, Whit Dobyns, Rick Tammaro, Kathee Deeney, Bob Sharpies. Back Row: Marca Lanman, Bob Dobyns, Connie Ford, Jon Anderson, Charles Kerr, Jeff Funk, Rick Blanton, Mike Zeitlin. Industrial Cooperative Training The skilled craftsman of tomorrow are the members of the I.C.T. It is a vocational service organized to prepare students to find jobs and a furture after graduation. These members were trained for going forth into the world and seek careers in trade, industry, health, and technology. The club provided encouragement and guidance in helping each student find a place in the world today. Activities 173 IT’S ACADEMIC The It’s Academic team is made up of students that were selected at the end of last year. They worked hard and studied diligently throughout the year to represent our school in competition on television. Despite the members efforts the three students, Sheryl Anderson, Gary Roark, and Tom Spraggins, were defeated in their first game, and were unable to go further in the competition. Front Row: Calvin Maurer, Marianne Owens, Becky Vanderhoff, Sheryl Anderson. Back Row: Tom Spraggins, Gary Roark, Damon Schnack, Paul Bayard, Greg Brummet. West Springfield’s It’s Academic team receives check for scholarship fund. 174 Activities SPEECH TEAM The W.S.M.S. Speech Team, under the direction of Mrs. Donna Krahenbuhl, had an ex¬ citing new start this year. The team consisted of approxi¬ mately 30 members who specialized in 15 different events. Competitions were held throughout the state of Virginia, three times a month. This year, the practice and hard work of these students paid off. They won three trophies and succeeded in qualifying seven members of their team in an area champi¬ onship. Front Row: Barbara Craig, Cathy SM Smith. Second Row: Nancy Walsh, Tracy Eaton, Amy Doughtery, Jackie Ford, Mary Lou Weber. Back Row: Norene O ' Sullivan, Mary Drennan. DEBATE TEAM It was a very successful year for the Debate Team as they travelled to New York; Canton, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and the Washington D.C. area. In all their many travels they won one tournament, and placed in many of them; an excellent record. The Debate Team was always adding new members; yet a few constant debaters were outstanding: Larry Lubin, Jeff Perkins, Tom Butler, and Cathy Becker. The prospects for next year’s team are very good, as two of the best debaters will be returning. Front Row: Tom Butler, Larry Lubin, Jerry Equi. Back Row: Mrs. Razghi, Jeff Perkins, Calvin Maurer, Damon Schnack. Activities 175 International Relations Club Sampling foreign cuisine, progressive dinners, and a trip to New York were all a part of the year for IRC members who endeavorad to learn more about international affairs. Among their interesting and sometimes unusual activities they washed a plane at Dulles Airport to raise money. Although they had trouble getting organized at first, things began to pick up by the second semester, and the fu¬ ture for next year is bright. Front Row: Lisa Turner, Rick Weaver. Kris Orrico, Linda Rasmussen, Kathy Henderson, Venitia Raines, Vicki Reynard, Veth Frace. Second Row: Don Stimson, Kelly Kohler, Karen Michael, Liz Gilbert, Laurie Campbell, Valerie Fant, Allison Gillum. Third Row: Robynn Charles, Kathryn O’Keefe, Donna Martin, Janet Runkle, Jodi Hensley, Mary Drennen, Angela Thornton, Kathy Lubin. Back Row: Gaye Harding, Donna Schanack, Fran Tatu, Linda Harris, Janet Dieter. MODEL UNITED NATIONS The Model United Nations participated in the twelfth an¬ nual United Nations Con¬ ference during the winter. Through research the students analyzed the social, political, and economic aspects of the countries involved. The result of these activities helped the members to develop their own ability in diplomacy. Front Row: Mary Stewart. Damon Schnack, Don Stimson, Audrey Kurth, Jamie Gibbons. Back Row: Ms. Schultz, Doug Reece, Tom Spraggins, John Utz, Calvin Maurer. 176 Activities Conflict Simulations These were a group of stu¬ dents interested in intellectu¬ ally stimulating their minds. They did this by playing a va¬ riety of war games, meeting on weekends and during break. The goal of these continous games was usually to over take your opponent and win the ter¬ ritory he was defending. This out-smarting of your opponent was accomplished by the use of strategy. The games are adapted from the actual great wars in history providing sur¬ prising accuracy to the real thing. The club plays such games as: RISK, WAR IN THE EAST, STAR FORCE, PATROL TANK. Front Row: Don Stimson, Doug Reece, Richard Polo. Back Row: Bruce Neidlinger, Damon Schnack, Bob Andree. CHESS CLUB Students that enjoy chess have, indeed, benefitted from the presence of the Chess Club this year. The main purpose of this club was to intellectually stimulate students and give them a chance to participate in a rewarding, thought-pro¬ voking activity. The Chess Club invited everyone to parti¬ cipate in their intramural tour¬ naments throughout the year, and offered to teach those in¬ terested students how to play or improve their game of chess. Front Row: Edward Gramps, Richard Polo, Bob Andree. Back Row: Calvin Maurer, Glenn Crawford, Damon Schnack, Rod Payne. Activities 177 ASTRONOMY CLUB Under the Sponsorship of Mrs. Euler the Astronomy Club met to learn more about the different celestial bodies. Spe¬ cial meetings were held to ob¬ serve occulations and eclipses. By studying the heavens these members gained knowledge of the stars, the forces which created them, and their impor¬ tance to the balance of the uni¬ verse. Front Row: Marshall Townsend, Richard Polo. Back Row: Dave Courtney, Mike Babin, Ed Hunter, Dan Drinnon. Front Row: Audrey Kurth, Jamie Gibbins, Marianne Owens. Back Row: Tom Spraggins, Nick Penn, Gary Roark. Science and Engineering The Science and Engi¬ neering Club was affiliated with the Virginia Academy of Science and also the National Junior Engineering Associa¬ tion. The members of the club were responsible for the orga¬ nization and running of the Science Fair. These enthusias¬ tic students helped others who were attempting to do research projects for the Fair, helping to make this past year a produc¬ tive one. 178 Activities Math Team The Math Team, under the direction of Mr. Duff, is com¬ posed of about thirteen stu¬ dents who excell in the area of math. The math team, which meets weekly to practice prob¬ lems, competes regularly in District meets. Five members of the Math Team represent the school in competition. The ob¬ ject of this competition is to work out, as quickly as possi¬ ble problems that range from Basic Math to Algebra II. Front Row: Pat Croskery, Greg Brummett, Tom Spraggins, Calvin Maurer, Audrey Kurth. Back Row: Mark John Utz, Hans Tallis. Whiting, Doug Reece, Damon Schnack Ski United Ski Club They hit the slopes from Roundtop to Seven Springs, encountering everything from -10 degree weather to broken equipment. Each trip was bet¬ ter than the one before, with the four day stay at Seven Springs, Pa. the climax of the year. Even after the skiing ended the fun continued when awards were given to some outstanding members. Front Row: Bill Jewell, Lee Falkenstrom, Ted Simon, Stephanie Kazakis, Gary Warner, Julie Barrett, Kathy Henderson, Cindy Barrett, Laura Semeta. Second Row: Lee Reeder, Gunvor Weirick, Donna Karbelk, Sandy Springer, Susan Bills, Donna Kane, Vickie Daniels, Melissa Pappas. Third Row: Richard Dunn, Laura Barbel, Kris Orico, Mike Butters, Chris Lueker, Annie Svorcek, Katrina Alfred, Lynn Schelammer, Pat Putman. Back Row: Kurt Hyde, Don Parsons, Jeff Pack, Steve Chabon, Kevin Beck, Pete Hart, Jack Baker, Tom Price, Vic Pacheco, Kevin Lacy. Activities 179 international Turtles The International Turtle So¬ ciety had a great year. They partied harder and got buzzed more than any other club at West Springfield. The mem¬ bership grew from seven to twenty in number. All new members were initiated into the club which ran from sing¬ ing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at a Basketball game to riding the rocket at Time Out and singing “Fly Me To The MOON!”. VJ Front Row: Mark Yenowine, Kevin Beck, Steve Chabon, Tom Michael, Pat Jameson. Back Row: Jack Dorminey, Ted Simon, Jack Baker, Mike Millward, Gary Stringfellow, Gary Warner, Kevin Goodale. I w -ssL if If Jf FjEEw. Groundlings This was a theatre-going group of students who went into D.C. about once a month. Their schedule went some¬ thing like this: Catch a bus into D.C. early Saturday morning; have lunch; and then attend a play; and then the bus home again. They saw all types of dramatical productions musi¬ cals, dramas, comedies . . . . such as: Pacific Overtures (Kennedy Center), A Matter of Gravity (with Katherine Hep¬ burn), Heartbreak House (Arena Stage). The group en¬ joyed a very informal atmos¬ phere that created more of a fun experience than a cultural enrichment. Front Row: Mrs. Bousel, Leslie Siegel, Larua Osius, Amy Dougherty, Maggie Straubinger, Jennie Shadbolt, Karen Michael. Second Row: Becky White, Kim Hall, Brenda Young, Jeanie Dougherty, Margaret Price, Terri Ingold, Ellen McKenna, Susan Bills. 180 Activities Students For Action in Education This club consisted of a group of students, all inter¬ ested in teaching to some de¬ gree. While some seriously considered teaching as their chosen profession, others merely enjoyed working with children. Once or twice a month they visited elementary schools and were exposed to a total day devoted to teaching. This involved all types of classes ranging from the spe¬ cial education students to the P.E. classes. Front Row: Mary Gertrude Agnes Birtha Earnestine Lolly Dolly Polly Golly Gee, Liz Gilbert, Darcy Shepherd, Cathy Becker, Cathy McCabe, Becky Wilson, Ivana Terango, Kristi Nelson. Second Row: Carolyn Lacy, Diane Zimmerman, Windy Grimes, Anna Darden, Sue Hannond, Nellie Smith, Susan Huff, Gina Tammaro, Eileen Baker. Third Row: Susan O’Sullivan, Mary Lou Weber, Donna Rita, Ginny Rietman, Rhonda Roberts, Jackie Simms, Mary Pat Luddy. Back Row: Liz Murnane, Daphne Polatty, Lisa Maurer, Nancy Walsh, Jane Feeney, Barb Emmert, Debbie Spear, Cathy Nisimoto, Stephanie Kowalski, Stacy Schaffert, Allison Gallup, Cathy Lynch, Fran Tatu, Linda Worch, Norene O ' Sullivan. Students For The Earth These were a group of stu¬ dents concerned about their environment. Some of their ac¬ tivities included an organic food sale; starting a petition in protest of the seals being killed by tuna fisherman; a school clean-up drive; and picnics and hikes. When the weather became warmer many other ac¬ tivities were planned involving “communing with nature.” Front Row: Karen Michaels, Fran Tatu, Angela Thornton. Back Row: Sue Boyd, Brian Alderson, Pam Orr. Activites 181 LACROSSE CLUB Being in their first year, the Lacrosse Club got off to a good start. Surprisingly enough a large number of people turned out to participate in this new sport. The members got together on weekends and played intramuraly to practice the strategy and techni ques of the game. Front Row: Andy Behl, Casey McCullough, Mark Kenyon, John Schaller, Jim Burch, Cindy Morris. Back Row: Chris Nicoll, Mark Rowley, Mark Cox, Mike Donohue, Tim Anspaugh, Howard Thomas, Dan Tobin, Robert Gregorits, Gary Roark, David Neal. Surf And Skate Club The returning interest in skateboarding and surfing led to the formation of a new club at West Springfield. In the spring they entered several skate board contests, and spent part of the spring break surfing. Student with a common interest in skate¬ boarding and surfing enjoyed participating together in their hobby. Front Row: J.D. Anderson, Tom Fox, Doug Trodgden, David DeYoung. Back Row: Pete Hart, Kevin Beck, Art Towson, Dan Tobin, Vic Pacheco, John Schaller, Sheryl Smith. 182 Activities Pep Team The Pep Team worked with the Cheerleaders and Drill Team to promote spirit at West Springfield. By practicing hard, they had their uniforms and were ready to cheer by basketball season. While the cheerleaders were building spirit from the floor, the Pep Team was chanting and spurring the team to victory from the stands. Front Row: Rique Tobias, Karen Woodall. Back Row: Joanne Ventrella, Elise Vogeler, Tracy Sellers. Teenage Republicans The objective of the Teenage Republicans was to get in¬ volved in the politics of the community and the nation. These politically oriented stu¬ dents were active during the months of the Bicentennial year they worked at the elec¬ tion of the County Board of Supervisors and they attended the National Convention. Front Row: Cathy Vanderhoof, Becky Vanderhoof, Monica Hagen, Jan Renner. Second Row: Sheryl Foreman, Jennie Shadbolt, Tracy O’Brien, Mary Pat buddy, Ginny Rietman, Angela Hagen. Back Row: Rhonda Roberts, Sue Strom, Kathy Waldron, Donna Rita, Linda Vaughn, Nancy Jaworski, Laura Chute. Activities 183 First Row: Lisa Larson, Joyce Kubalakee, Matt McMullen, Brenda Tinsler, Lisa Masson. Second Row: Vicky Prosper, Mary Czarnik, Kathy Cogdell, Mike Beavers, Lori Kimminau, Robin Hall, Carol Bennett, Tracy Sellers, Karen Michael, Pat Polickoski. Third Row: Caroline Ringwood, Kathleen Behrens, Louisa Jones, Sandy Burke, Mary Pat Finn, Kathy Prosper, Jacquie Kralik, Peg Luftus, Brad Salter. Back Row: Mrs. Molin, Ann Newdlinger, John Hubbard, Andrew Roth, Debbie Aub, Marianne Polozzolo, Darcy Shepherd, Chris Lueker, Maureen Delanty, Mrs. Roberts. Symposium Nothing like having someone look over your shoulder. Maureen Delanty discusses the cover with Mary Pat Finn. 184 Activities Mary Pat Finn concentrates on her work. “What ' s that. Mary?’’ asks Vicky Prosper. Sandy Burke meditates before starting to work. The Symposium Staff worked diligently to publish the annual art and literary magazine. The Symposium came out with the yearbook and was abundant with original writing and art work done by the students at school. The creative writing showed the imagination and creativity of the aurthors and poets. The art work displayed the talent and versatility of the art students. The members of the staff had to choose the proper writings and pieces of art to make this year’s Symposium as one of the best. Out of many entries the staff has to make the difficult decision of what was to go in. Aside from this the staff also sold Christmas Cards made from silk screening. The Symposium had a successful and productive year. “Submit to Symposium plead the posters that the staff members are creating. Still more discussion for the staff members. Trying to decide on a cover is a hard job for Maureen Delanty and Matt McMullen. “Well, I ' m not sure,” says Mary Pat Finn to Matt McMullen. Members of the art staff listen to ideas for the cover. 186 Activities Laura Barbel — Assistant Editor J V Gary Warner — Sports Copy Editor, Gaye Harding — Copy Editor 187 EDITORIAL STAFF Dan McLoughlin — Photography Co-Editor Raymond T. Czarnik — Advisor Bob Gaudian — Business Editor Gary Stringfellow — General Staff Editor 188 I HATE DEADLINES!!! The Copy Editor is Gave And the Layout Editor really knows how to lay out. Where’s the ladder? kevin, Kevin, KEVIN!!! Who’s Mr. Ellis? I’ll never open my mouth again. Where’s the Copy? For Gods sake find Hans Tal¬ lis!! Come o n rookie, won’t you ever learn Golden? Olympian Quotes Gaye Harding busy at work writing. Where’s the copy? Where’s the layout? Where’s the picture? Now where’s the copy?! Where’s the ladder? I need a pass, Kevin Make sure you secure the place Who ' s going to Mac’s? Who’s Mr. Wonderful, Kathy Where’s the ladder? Quit resting, Gaye. You locked the keys in the darkroom again Tom! I found the ladder! Ya, where was it? In the trash!! “Deadline’s won’t they ever end?” screams Nancy Golden as she tears her hair out. Activities 189 T’was the night before deadline And all through the office, Not a student was silent Not even our mice. Layouts were being done With quickest of care, In hopes that Mr. Ellis Would never be there. The editors were ready, all psyched for the task. Wondering when the time would come When they could go home at last. With the words from the editor “I sure hope we make it!” The Olympian staffers set out To show they could take it. When what to our delighted eyes should appear, But the pictures we needed since the first of the year! The ’75 Olympian believed that they were best, But the ’76’ers proved that their book was no test. The first two deadlines were finished with ease, Then came the third, which took a lot longer than these. All the staffs proved to be very efficient, It just took awhile for them to start something and finish it. Layout, Copy, Business and Photogra¬ phy, Are the staffs that make up West Springfield’s biography. Mr. Czarnik, our sponsor, wondered if we could do it. Kevin Goodale, our editor, said. ‘‘Oh, there’s nothing to it.” Then back to his workers, Kevin would go And relate to them, they’ve only got five minutes to go. Suddenly there’s a panic As Mr. Ellis appears And the staff decides to leave Kevin and disappears. Kevin just stands there knowing he can’t make it. When he hears a voice saying “Just smile and fake it!” Haunts of the Olympian Room Front Row: Sharon Marston, Bob Gaudian, Gaye Harding, Kevin Goodale, Gary Warner, Tom Michael, Laura Barbel. Second Row: I.D. Clair, Kelly Erben, Ima Vailable, Clark Bar, Angela Thornton, Paula Levesque, I.C. DeLight, U.P, Nut, Hava Nap, Jilly Bean. Third Row: Nancy Golden, Gina Tammaro, Eileen Baker, Lea Tard, Vicki Reynard, Jodi Hensley, Kathy Fahs, Bee A. Friend, C.U. Later, Margret Nishimoto. Back Row: Kathrvn O ' Keefe, Terri Tavlor, Kevin. Kidwell, Bob Gwynn, B.B. Sister, M.M. Good, Lotta Cropping, Mary DeLanty, Laurie Gaudian. ’Twas the Night Before Deadline 190 Activities Jody Hensley, one of the many contributors. Aw come on Tom, dontcha get it? Activities 191 ORACLE Once again the Oracle staff, under editor-in-chief Gary Stringfellow and sponsor, Glynn Bates produced an excellent newspaper every few weeks. It took a lot of hard work by multifacted staff to meet all the pressure-filled deadlines and still come out with a great paper. The staff was composed of everyone from cartoonists to reporters, and they always had something to do, whether it was a simple news story, a special feature story, or a layout. As in past years, their efforts paid off when they won awards for the paper. Front Row: Steve Chabon, Sue Einsel, Gary Stringfellow, Lisa Turner, Mary Putignano, Vicki Critton. Second Row: Jennifer Shadbolt, Hildy Shipiro, Beverly Barker, Robyn Charles, Linda Matyas. Third Row: Tricia Andersen, Dan McLoughlin, Linda Saunders, David Gaudian, Matt Steffen, Ken Bickel, Julie Gilberto. Back Row: Mitzi Concklin, Bob Gregorits, Dan Tobin, Tony Salemi, Gary Roark, Dan Berl. Robyn Charles works on typing, an important part of newspaper production. 192 Activities “You shut up!” “Now lets see . . . Latin Club — no . Yes, Ken — “See . , . Spot . . . run” Wait until Ms. Bates sees this issue! Activities 193 Julie Gilberto and Linda Matyas proof a story together. “Where’s that $@ paper!” exclaims Editor Gary Stringfellow. But that doesn ' t even look like Ronald McDonald!” says Lisa Turner to Dan McLoughlin. 194 Activities “But I really don’t like this layout!” exclaims Sue Einsel, News Edi¬ tor. “Why not put this here,” says Lisa Myers to Robynn Charles. Vicki Chritton creates one of her many cartoons “Let’s see now D . . A . . N Activities 195 A harmonica, huh? Another round of milk!” says Bill Weeks. Around School 196 Activities “What did she do then?!” “Beautiful, me? Of Course! “I’ll take her out at 6, her at 9, her tomorrow at 7 . . “Oh, my God . . . what is it?’’ Activities 197 in Another exciting day Warrant officers Baker and Hermit. 198 Tricia Anderson and Gary Warner look like they have something to smile about. “I’m here!” 199 BICENTENNIAL 1776-1976 Two hundred years is only a minute in history But in that minute a country has been built That can stand beside any country a thousand years old. Land, livelihood, and lives Were sacrificed to found this country Yet it grew — The perimeters stretched to and across oceans Thousands of jobs were created The population doubled, tripled. There were depressions that could have bankrupted it Armies that could have conquered it Corruption that could have destroyed it But still it thrives. It is alive With people, whose Spirit and strength Can make the Bicentennia l Just a beginning. f os i 4 vl 0 ' - UT, 0 V CITY of FAIRFAX HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR LOCATION 202 Bicentennial Old Keene Mill Road, formely Rolling Road No. 2, was changed to old Keene Mill Road in 1920 because of some confusion between the two Rolling Roads. It was renamed Old Keene Mill Road because of a mill the road passed by located on Accotinck Creek. Rolling Road was named so because large hog¬ sheads of tobacco were rolled over this roughly hewn road. The hogsheads were pulled by oxen to the nearest seaport of Colchester where they were ship¬ ped to England. Built during pre-revolutionary days for th e use of troop transport was named after British General Braddock. Even though the road carries his namesake not a man of Braddock’s forces or he ever travelled over the road. WEST SPRINGFIELD 3 Every one celebrated the Bicentennial, even West Springfield. The Marching Band (1) gave a special 200 year Bicentennial halftime show, which included the for¬ mation of the outline of the United States on the football field. The Homecoming Parade (3) carried traces of the Spirit of 76 as well. West Springfield played rest stop to the Buick (2) running in the Paris to New York race. 204 Bicentennial FAIRFAX CITY 2 1 4 Fairfax City, named after Lord Fairfax, has many buildings that survive the thriving colonial town that was the founding of the city. The Fairfax Courthouse (3), its third location, was completed in 1800 and is still part of the modern courthouse which is located in the heart of the city. Another building, also governmental, is the City Hall (2), which houses the government offices of the city, was the site of Mosby’s raid during the Civil War. Mosby orga¬ nized his men at nearby Truro Church (1). It was here many prom¬ inent men, including George Washington, met. The church was often used as a meeting place for the citizens of Fairfax in times of crisis. What brought many of the people to and from Fairfax is what used to be the only transportation spot in the area. Fairfax Station (4). This train station, no longer in use, was once the scene of the thriving railroads of early America, providing travel and transportation of goods for the population of Fairfax. It was also the place of many embarkings and departures of Federal troops during the Civil War. 1 1 tfli p pi Bicentennial 2X15 tlrehouv 7 Spinning House 10 Office II Kitchen lh UundnVinl 19. Krtthffi Gadm Park ndOurtn 5. Museum 8.Sta housc lLCourtyard 14. Butler;Houst I . Wsshhaix 2ft Stable 23.Wuaatfiw MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon is the Virginia mansion home of the first President of the United States, Gen¬ eral George Washington and his wife Martha. His home is a large plantation style home situated on the Potomac. Beautiful lawns and gardens surround the mansion which was constructed between 1742 and 1787. 206 Bicentennial 1 SURROUNDINGS The historical sites surrounding Mount Ver¬ non. Some of these are the Grist Mill (2), a re¬ production of George Washington’s 1772 stone mill, that sits on a small hill and uses the water power provided by Dogue Creek. Another of these sites is Woodlawn Plantation (1). This is the home of Washington’s foster granddaughter, Nelly Custis Lewis and her husband. The house was completed in 1805 and holds many items of the Washington es¬ tate. A third place is the church the first Presi¬ dent and his family often worshipped in, Pohick Church (3). It is a perfect example of the 18th century church in America. These and many other sites make up the beautiful surroundings of Mount Vernon. Bicentennial 207 OLDE TOWNE ALEXANDRIA 3 The Masonic Temple (1) was built in 1932 as a memorial to George Washington who was a Mason. Though the temple is not typical of colonial style building, the two faces (3), (4) of the Alexandria Municipal Building are. This cobblestone street (2) of Alexandria is one of the few streets that still sur¬ vive from the early days of paved roads. 4 208 Bicentennial OUR NATION S CAPITAL Our Nation’s Capital the center of the Bicentennial Celebration is the home of the United States Govern¬ ment. It is here that democracy, civil liberty, and free¬ dom are protected. The Capitol (1) which holds the two Houses of the Legislature of our government is a constant reminder of the people’s representation in their government. The Washington Monument (3) was erected in honor of the first President of the United States chosen by the people of the newly created United States. The Lincoln Memorial (2) is another of the many monuments to our presidents. This monu¬ ment is to the President who fought to keep this great country together through one of her biggest crises. The Nation’s Capitol will be filled with both Americans and foreigners admiring the nation that is just 200 years young and in that short 200 years has risen to become the strongest nation in the world. Bicentennial 209 isS SENIORS The feeling of accomplishment Senior year — the year we all have waited for. We’ve come a long way — Four long years (somehow they now seem so short). But were they so bad? We’ve changed, grown, matured — And now its finally over. Or is it? There’s a new beginning — new interests — new experiences — new friends. The cycle of life — And it all starts again. g®jgP8?Sp Bill Weeks, President SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Senior officers worked hard to make this year the best ever for the members of the Senior class. Bill Weeks, with Tom Michael, Gary Warner, and Bill Jewell, worked with the Senior Class Council to plan the activities; Spaghetti Dinner, Disco, Road Rally and Senior Class Play, The Man Who Came To Dinner. Vice President, Tom Michael planned the Senior prom. All the officers with the help of the administration, planned the all important Grad¬ uation Ceremony. Tom Michael, Vice-President Bill [ewell. Treasurer Gary Warner, Secretary 212 Senior Class National Merit Scholars In their first encounter with the Scholastic Aptitude Test, these students showed their scholastic abilities by scoring exceptionally high. Besides the honor of being among the out¬ standing students across the United States, they are also eligible for a National Merit Scholarship. Front Row: Bill Jewell, Kathy Brown, Calvin Maurer. Back Row: Doug Reece, Chris Scott, Harry Woodell, David Harris. Not Pictured: Tom Spraggins. Top Ten For four years these out¬ standing scholars have main¬ tained a grade point average of 3.9 or better. Their hard work semester after semester re¬ sulted in the honor of being the top members scholastically of the senior class as of January 28, 1976. Front Row: Patti Wilkins. Sue Dicken, Sue Einsel, Marianne Owens. Back Row: Kathy Brown, Doug Reece, Joan Schmitz, Calvin Maurer. Not Pictured: Audrey Kurth, Tom Spraggins. Senior Class 213 Senior Class Play Lorraine Sheldon finds out she’s been tricked. “Your hips not broken at all Mr. Whiteside.” says Dr. Bradley. Damn, I’m great!” Professor Metz listens intently to his cockroaches. 214 Senior Class Behind the scenes. The Man Who Came to Dinner Hollywood came to West Springfield when the Class of ’76 presented The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, a comedy dealing with the antics of Sheridan Whiteside a world famous critic, writer, and radio personality. Whiteside, forced by a borken hip to move in with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley of Mesalia, Ohio, extended an open invitation to all his Hollywood and Broadway friends and causes all sorts of trouble and all sorts of fun. The show directed by Sheryl Anderson and starring such talented Seniors as Phil Sane, Scott Owen, and Lisa Boyd, involved over fifty seniors- thirty-five actors and countless crew members. A successful show, one of the most elabo¬ rate sets in West Springfield’s history and a fantastic time for all who were involved and all who attended proved the Class of ’76 to be a class of many tal¬ ents. Bert “floats” in after a night of celebration. “You ' re in Time, Daisy. Listen!” Senior Class 215 Miss Preen is stunned at being called a sex-starved cobra. Harriet Stanley comes down from the attic to give Whiteside a present. 216 Senior Class Jean Stipo and Phil Sane prepare their orders. Seniors Go Italian This band helped to provide enjoyment for the diners. The Annual Spaghetti dinner sponsored by the class of ’76 proved to be a profitable success. Everybody who attended enjoyed the fine evening, the fine entertainment that was provided and the door prizes that were awarded. All in all, it was a pleasur¬ able evening. Sheryl Anderson portrays a fortune teller. Senior Class 217 Spaghetti Dinner The variety of entertainment included the pick-up-band consisting of members from W.S., Can-Can girls, a skit put on by Patty Wilkins, and an outstanding impersonation of Elvis Presly by Jim Young. Bob and Jill came out to enjoy their Italian dinner by candlelight. Bill Weekes and Mrs. Kurylo handed out the door prizes Oooh Weee! }| $ l n If 218 Senior Class lack Baker plays baker Up girls up a little higher now! Senior Class 219 Maureen Delanty and Allison Brown work on Puff the Magic Dragon alias “Gren- dell” their Homecoming Float. Mary Jo Abel Christina Adams Martin Adams Paul Aines Vernon Ambos Patricia Anderson fames Anderson lonathan Anderson Sheryl Anderson Robert Andree Rebecca Angel Karen Antle Michael Arduini Debra Aub Trevor Autry Cynthia Bacon Arlene Bajusz John Baker Laura Barbel 220 Senior Class Beverly Barker Gregory Beavers Anthony Bement Melissa Bettge Danny Bisone Brennen Bass Kevin Beck Carol Bennett Paul Bettge Steve Biver Paul Bayer Cathy Beck Deborah Bennett Janet Bierbower Richard Blanton Joseph Baynes Kathleen Behrens Larry Benson Elizabeth Bierly Vella Bloom Snaron Beardsley Kareen Beller Dan Berl Michael Bills Lisa Boyd Senior Class 221 Susan Boyd Terri Brady Jack Brown Pat Burnett William Carter Terri Boyette Lu Ann Brey Kathleen Brown Ronda Burnett Wendy Carver Charles Boykin Steve Brock Carol Brunswick Carol Burzenski Robert Cary Eileen Bradee Allison Brown Steve Burman Cathy Campbell Stephen Casey Patrick Brady David Brown James Burch Stephen Campbell Alec Cassover 222 Senior Class W:-y Steve Chabon Robert Chase Dory Chirafisi Mary Cisewski Kathy Cogdell Robynn Charles Harry Ching Vicki Chritton Deborah Clapp David Collmus Kathy Clark Elizabeth Colwell Mike Clarke Mitzi Concklin Christine Coale Cynthia Conrad Senior Class 223 Gay Cook Andrea Cooley Richard Corsepius Patrick Coughlin Stephen Crandall Glenn Crawford Jeff Crouch Rebecca Crump Timothy Cutschall “Dear John . . Patricia Dagostina Margie Daigneau Debra Daly Vickie Daniels Wade Darden Susan Davis John Day Albert Dealy Joseph Deaton Maureen Delanty 224 Senior Class James Denery Whit Dobyns Nancy Dwinelle Susan Einsel William Famiglietti Jim Dennis Lori Dolfi Natalie Dyer Curtis English Ann Fernandez David DeYoung James Dull Linda Earnest Jerry Equi Christina Field Sue Dicken Wallace Duncan Charlotte Eastburn Kelly Erben Kathleen Fitzgerald Charles Dickinson Richard Dunn Esther Ein Steve Evans Robert Flannagan Senior Class 225 Karen Forgas Kathryn Fox Michael Gabrielli Nora Garrigan Deborah Ginnons Jill Forrester Thomas Fox Steven Galing Patricia Garrigus Molly Giering Cyndi Foss Sharon Frinks Lillis Gangstad Robert Gaudian Mary Girod Joseph Fox Sandy Frost Clifford Gardner Marco Garrone Dawn Gittleman Carolyn Fox Peggy Fry Michael Garretson Jamie Gibbins Valerie Godwin 226 Senior Class Victoria Godwin Kevin Goodale Lisa Goodwin Nancy Goretsky Don Gowing Karen Grace Karen Grant Robert Gregorits Thomas Gregory Jeff Grey Roseanne Gunter Robert Gwynn Todd Hagen Mary Jo Hale Nita Hamill Blanche Hampton Deborah Hannon Joseph Hardcastle Vincent Hardcastle Senior Class 227 David Harris Cynthia Hart Peter Hart Dennis Hasty Dianne Hayes Amy Heitzenrater Elizabeth Heizer James Henry Alan Herman Bruce Hermit Cindy Herrin Kirk Heston Judith Hill Susan Hill Janet Hite Elizabeth Hock Donald Hoeting Diane Hofmeister Jennifer Holliday Donna Hollins Jeffrey Holloway John Holt Lisa Hopkins Kimberly Houser Valerie Howard 228 Senior Class Kenneth Hubbard Donna Hudson James Huffstickler Sherril Hurd John Imber Allison Ingram Karen Isham Patrick Jameson Scott Jasper Barbara Jeffrey Jamie Jeremiah William Jewell Patricia Johnson Leanne Johnson David Jones Sharon Jones Toby Jones Keith Kahler Donna Karbelk Geoffrey Kay Robert Kennan Gene Kelley Daniel Kelliher Kathleen Kennedy Michael Kennedy Senior Class 229 Debra Keutmann Kelly Keys Kevin Kidwell Daniel Kirk Mark Kloestermeyer Rayna Kneuper Raymond Kneuper William Knight Charlotte Koch “Camera shy?” Elaine Kollinzas Diane Kominus James Koppenhauer Lisa Kozloski Jacqueline Kralik Fred Kruck Audrey Kurth Christopher Lane John Land Lisa Larson 230 Senior Class Naomi Latta Art Lawson James Lecroy Katherine Lehman Gregory Lindsay James Lord Lloyd Lovelace Barbara Lowe Larry Lowery Larry Lubin Warren Machol Michael Magnuson Linda Magonigle Kevin Malone Thomas Mann Sharon Marston Laura Marvin Lisa Masson David Mathers Lois Matthews Calvin Maurer William Mayers Valerie McArdle Kelly McCaffery Deborah McCann Senior Class 231 Pamela McClain Robert McCloud lanet McConnell John McDade Barbara McDonnell Dennis McDonnell Marianne McDowell Christopher McFarland Jeffrey McGowan Cindy McKinney Matthew McMullen Susan McNerney Leslie McRae James McWilliams Dick Meade Mary Meade Scott Mendenhall Monique Mercer Kieth Meyer Thomas Michael John Milbank Cynthia Milbourn Allen Millay Karen Mills David Millward 232 Senior Class Michael Millward Ronald Morgan Jane Morrissey Tracy Myers Deborah Nelson Frederic Mitchell Cynthia Morris Sabrina Mumma Bruce Neidlinger Kristi Nelson Elizabeth Moore Sue Morris Sally Muros Mary Neidlinger Margaret Nishimoto Barbara Norman Phil Obach Senior Class 233 Padraic O’Bryan Laura Osgood Victor Pacheco Nicholas Penn Kay Peterson Mara O’Connor Sherri O’Sullivan Nancy Parker Barbara Pentland Robert Phares Kelli O ' Dell Scott Owen Leslie Patton Patricia Perrin Michael Phelan Denise O ' Donnell Marianne Owens Rachel Peacock Jeff Perry Allison Phillips Maureen O’Neil Taylor Owens Susan Pierce Carl Persing Louis Plummer 234 Senior Class Thomas Price Celia Pritchard Kathy Power Michael Price Richard Polo Barbara Poppek K Mk i Do you think its alive? Teresa Profilet Kathy Prosper Jimmy Pruit Mary Putignano Melanie Quarto Patrice Quint Tom Rabung Rhonda Rachlis James Ramos Margaret Ransom Senior Class 235 Michael Ravitsky David Rinker John Rogers Deborah Rotering Ann Marie Roy Robert Ray Anne Riscassi Joe Romeo Kathy Rowe Ginger Royals Douglas Reece Linda Reid Phillip Reeves Gary Roark Nancy Roberts Kenneth Rodgers Steve Rorls Joseph Rowley Barbara Russell 236 Senior Class Kathleen Russell Anthony Salemi Stephanie Sanders Martha Sands Phil Sane Susan Sauers Linda Saunders Colleen Scarrow Stacey Schaffert Lynn Schelhammer Kendra Schell Edward Schmidt Joan Schmitz Damon Schnack Christopher Scott Donald Screen Virginia Selvage Jane Seufert John Seufert Hildy Shapiro Robert Shapiro Warren Shirkey Mary Shultz Mary Siewert Ted Simon Senior Class 237 David Sirois Kara Slaney Holly Smith Nancy Smith Nancy Smith Sheryl Smith Elizabeth Snell Stephen Snyder Bill Snyder John Spadafore Tamra Sparling Stephen Spencer Anne Spille Thomas Spraggins Kathy Springer Sandra Springer Gail Starbird Betsy Steffen Cathy Stevens Robert Stevenson Geri Stewart Donald Stimson Jeanmarie Stipo Deborah St. Jean Gary Stringfellow 238 Senior Class Kimberly Stuart Shawn Synnott Amy Taylor Angela Thorton Timothy Tracy Amy Sullivan Carol Talbott Kent Taylor Pattie Tiernan Larry Traylor Shaun Sweeney Richard Tammaro Terri Taylor Kelly Tipton Daniel Tredway Rosemarie Symanowski Ellen Tarantino Carleigh Tnomas Daniel Tobin Douglas Trogdon Sharon Synnott Francine Tatu Scott Thompson Kristin Tracy Michael Trope Senior Class 239 Mariann Trzicak Linda Tulenko Peggy Turley John Turner Lisa Turner Eric Ulreich John Utz Richard Vaaler Karen Vanhorn Martin Vatis Michael Vineyard Elise Vogeler Helen Wagner Gary Warner Lori Warter Richard Weaver Timothy Weaver William Weeks Gunvor Weirick “I can’t believe I ate all that!” 240 Senior Class David Wells Thomas Whalen Harold W ' heeler Susan Whitlatch Kathleen Widmann Kathie Wilbanks Catherine Wilcox Mark Wilkes Patricia Wilkins Joni Wilson Larry Wilson Russell Wiltsie Lisa Winters Laura Wolfe Barbara Wolke Harry Woodell Susan Yale Pattie Yamamoto Randy Yates Mark Yenowine Charles Young Senior Class 24 1 “Don’t pat your head — clap your hands.” “You think you have problems!” says Bruce Nied- linger. Lisa Young Mike Zeldin A big step for the Senior class. Charles Zumstein “Now this is what debate is all about . . .” 242 Senior Class Aren’t we cute! “Hey! She ripped her shorts! The dragon is after Gary Wollefgnirts. “Wow! It looks like Count Dracula got a hold of you! “Why don’t you come and see me sometime? Senior Class 243 Senior Superlatives Most Popular — Steve Snyder and Ginger Royals Most Talkative — Kevin Goodale and Kathy Russell Most Beneficial — Steven Chabon and Bev Barker 244 Senior Class Most Spirited — Gary Stringfellow and Kelli O ' Dell Best-All-Around — Mike Trope and Linda Magonigle Most Talented — Phil Sane and Sheryl Anderson Cutest Couple — Joe Romeo and Vicky Godwin Senior Class 245 Most Individualistic — Ted Simon and Leanne Johnson Most Athletic — Paul Aines and Kelly Tipton Most Flirtatious — Bruce Hermit and Val Godwin 246 Senior Class Most Intellectual — Calvin Maurer and Audrey Kurth Most Likely to Succeed — Bill Weeks and Marianne Owens Nicest Smile — Harry Ching and Robynn Charles Friendliest — Laura Wolfe, not pictured — Scott Thomson Senior Class 247 Wittiest — Dick Meade and Mary Meade 248 Senior Class An “A”?! See Anyone You Know? And some students study in the library. And who says school is easy? “Where ' s the basket . . . Where’s the basket?” 249 SENIOR BRAGS MARY JO ABEL: The King And I 1; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3; Vice-President 4; Powder Puff Football 4. CHRISTINA ADAMS: Varsity Gymnastics 2; J.V. Cheerleader 2; J.V. Softball 2; Girls Track 3; Varsity Diving 4; Junior Class Council 3; Girls Varsity Tennis Manager 3. PAUL AINES: Freshman Football; Freshmen Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basket¬ ball 3,4; Freshmen Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3,4; F.C.A. 3,4. SHERYL ANDERSON: S.A.E. 1,2; S.E.A. 1,2; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3,4; International Thespian Society 2, Histo¬ rian 3, President 4; West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; It’s Academic 3,4; The King and I 1; We Have Always Lived in the Castle 2; A Touch of Marble 2; Black Comedy 3; History of Sparta Week 4; The Man Who Came To Din¬ ner 4; Student Representative Body 4, Secre¬ tary Parliamentarian 4; Student Government Association 4, Public Relations Chairman 4; National Merit Commendation 4; Story Theatre 4. BOB ANDREE: German Club 1,2; German Honor Society 3,4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4, Vice- President 3; Student Aide 3; Conflict Simula¬ tion 4. REBECCA ANGEL: Freshman Choir 1; Gym¬ nastic Manager 2; Junior Class Council 3; Se¬ nior Class Council 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. MICHAEL ARDUINI: Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Key Club 3,4; F.C.A. 3,4. DEBBIE AUB: Symposium 4. TREVOR AUTRY: Freshman Wrestling; J.V. Wrestling 2; Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2; German Honor Society 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Baseball 3,4; Senior Class Council 4. .CINDY BACON: J.V. Cheerleader 2; The King and I. ARLENE BAJUSZ: Freshman Choir; A Cap- pella Choir 2,3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; French Club 1; Mikado 3; Amahl and the Night Visitors 4; Madrigals 3,4; “Ski United” Ski Club 1. DEAN BAKER: National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3; Key Club 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. JACK BAKER: B.S. Boat Club 3; Key Club 3,4; Senior Class Council 4; Student Government Special Activities Chairman 4; Homecoming Chairman 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; International Turtle Society 4; Student Repre¬ sentative Body 4. LAURA BARBEL: Yearbook Staff 3; Co-Editor 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Student Representative Body 4; Girls Varsity Track 1,2; Concert Band 1,2; Marching Band 3,4; Symphonic Band 3,4; Mikado 3; Spanish Club 1; “Ski United’! Ski Club 1,2,3,4; Solo Festival 2,3. BEVERLY BARKER: Symposium 1; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; French Horror Soci¬ ety 2,3,4; Principal’s Student Advisory Board 2,3; Class President 2,3; French Club 3; Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Area Delegate 3, County Delegate 4; Drill Team 2,3,4; Junior Class Council; Senior Class Council; National Honor Society 3,4; It’s Aca¬ demic Coach 3; Morning Announcer 4; The Oracle 4; Eng lish L anguage Arts Curriculum Council 4; Student Government Elections Committee 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Co-Chairman Spaghetti Dinner 4. BRENNAN BASS: Wrestling 2,3. PAUL BAYER: German Club 1; “Ski United” Ski Club 1,3,4. SHARON BEARDSLEY: Art Guild 1; Varsity Softball Manager 3; Students for Environmen¬ tal Action 1,2; West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y 3, President 4. MARK BEAVER: J.V. Football 2; J.V. Soccer 2; J.V. Wrestling 2 ; Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Soccer 3,4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; Treasurer Latin Honor Society 4; Latin Club 3,4. CATHY BECK: J.V. Softball 1; Varsity Football 2 . KEVIN BECK: J.V, Track 1; Student Govern¬ ment Treasurer 4; Student. Representative Body 4; Vice-President B.S. Boating Club 3; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Student Aide 3; Outdoorsmen Club 1; International Turtles 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. KAREEN BELLER: German Club 1,2; German Honor Society 3,4; National Honor Society 3.4; Drill Team 3,4. CAROL BENNETT: Symposium 4. DEBBIE BENNETT: |Spanish Club 2, Vice- President 3; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; Girls Varsity Basket¬ ball Manager 3. , DAN BERL; Freshman Football; Freshman 250 Senior Class Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Baseball 3; Oracle 4. MELISSA BETTGE; Latin Club 1,2; Latin Honor Society 2; Junior National Honor Soci¬ ety 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4. PAUL BETTGE: National Honor Society 3,4; Boys State 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; J.V. Basketball Man¬ ager 2; Varsity Basketball Manager 3, Head Manager 4; Latin Club 1,2; Latin Society 2. DAN BISONE: Cross Country 1; Key Club 3; Student for Environmental Action 2; Bicycl¬ ing Club 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Oracle! 1,2,3. RICK BLANTON: Student Aide 2,3. LISA BOYD: French Club 1; Keyettes 4; Story Theafre 4; F.H.A. Fashion Show 4; History of Sparta Week 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. SUE BOYD: J.V. Tennis 1; Varsity Tennis 4; Swim Team 1; Art Guild 1,2; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Keyettes 4. TERRI BOYETTE: Student Council Represen¬ tative 1. CHARLEY BOYKIN: Distributive Education Clubs of America 3; “Ski United” Ski Club 3,4; Spanish Club 1; Student Aide 2. EILEEN BRADEE: The King and I 1; I do, I Do 2; International Relations Club 1. PAT BRADY: Spring Track 3; Varsity Football 4; Diving 4. ALLISON BROWN: Art Guild 2; Student Aide 3; Black Comedy 3; Thespian 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. DAVID BROWN: Swim Team 1,2,3, Captain 4; Track 3; Spartan Hi-Y 3,4. CAROL BRUNSWICK: C.O.E. 4; Student Aide 4. JIM BURCH: J.V. Football 1,2; Varsity Football 4; Lacrosse Club 3,4. CAROL BURZENSKI: Swim Team 1; Student Aide 3. WILLIAM CARTER: Key Club 2,3; Historian 4; Varsity Swim Team 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4. WENDY CARVER: Chorus 1; D.E, 3. ROBERT CARY: Freshman Football; J.V. Foot¬ ball 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Winter Track 3; Spring Track 3; French Club 3; Winter Sports Club 3. DAVID CERVANTES: Varsity Soccer 1,2,3,4; Spanish Honor Society 3; Key Club 3,4. STEVE CHABON: Student Government Presi¬ dent 4; Oracle 4; The Man Who Came to Din¬ ner 4; Symphonic Band 1,2,4; Stage Band .2,4; Marching Band 1,2,4; “Ski United” Ski Club 1,2,4; B.S. Boat Club 3; All Regional Band 1,2; International Turtle Society 4. ROBYNN CHARLES: Drill Team 3,4; Senior Student Representative, Chairman; Interna¬ tional Relations Club 3,4; Oracle 3,4; Sweetheart Court 3; Who ' s Who in American High Schools Students 4. BOB CHASE: J.V. Cross Country 1; J.V. Winter Track 1; J.V. Spring Track 1; Varsity Cross Country 2,3,4; Varsity Winter Track 2,3,4; Varsity Spring Track 2,3,4. HARRY CHING: Freshmen Football; Varsity Swim Team 1,2,3,4; Spartan Hi-Y 3,4. LORI DOLFI: Oracle 1; Winter Sports Club 1; C.O.E. 4. VICKI CHRITTON: Mame 1; The King and I 2; The Mikado 3; Story Theatre 4; Oracle 3,4; Rifle Club 3,4. DEBBIE CLAPP: Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Latin Honor Society 2,3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Girls Track Manager 1,2; Girls Tennis Manager 2; Captain Flag Corps 3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3. KATHY CLARK: Library Aide 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. DAVID COLLMUS: Freshman Football; Var¬ sity Baseball 3. LIZ COLWELL: Drill Team 4; Ski Club 1. MITZI CONCHLIN: Track 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Oracle The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. CYNDI CONRAD: Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Senior Class 251 Marching Band 1,2,3; Symphonic Band 1,2,3; French Honor Society 3,4. RICK CORSEPIUS: Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; F.C.A. 4. STEVE CRANDALL: Freshman Baseball; French Honor Society 2,3; Legal Council Ad¬ visor 3. GLEN CRAWFORD; Chess Club 4; Tennis Manager 3; Conflict Simulations 4. JEFF CROUCH; Library Aide 3,4; Concert Band 2. BETSY CRUMP; Band 1. PATTI D’AGOSTINO: National Junior Honor Society 1,2; Spanish Honor Society 3; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Swim Team 1,2,3,4; captain 3. MAG1E DAYNEAU: C.O.E. Club 4. VICKIE DANIELS: Wrestling Mgr. 2,3; Soccer Mgr. 2; Varsity Football Mgr. 3; Pep Club Vp. 3; Ski Club 4. WADE DARDEN: Beginning Band 1; Freshman Football 1; Concert Band 2,3; Pep Band 2,3; Marching Band 4; Swim Team 4. RANDY DAY: Winter Track 3,4; Varsity Foot¬ ball 4; General Manager 2,3,4, MAUREEN DELANTY: Speech Team 2,3; Model UN 2,3; Symposium 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; National Junior Honor So¬ ciety 1,2; French Honor Society 3,4; Interscho¬ lastic Safety Council 3,4; Secretary 2; Senior Class Council 4. JIM DENERY: French Honor Society 3,4; International Relations 4, p 1 ' JIM DENNIS: Freshman Chorus 1; A Capella Choir 2,3,4; Madrigal Singers 3,4; Mikado 3; Stage Crew 1,2; Story Theater 4; Amahl and the Night Visitors 4; All Regional Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 2; All County Chorus 3,4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. DAVID DEYOUNG: Football 1; Basketball 1; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Trea¬ surer F.C.A. 3; Pres. F.C.A. 4; Key Club 2,3,4; Powder Puff Coach 4; S.J.S. 4; Sec., Surf Skate 4. SUE DICKEN: Varsity Swimming 1,2,3; Co¬ captain 4; Varsity Track 1,2; Varsity Field Hockey 3,4; Junior Honor Society 1,2; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3; President 4; German Honor Society 3,4. LORI DOLFI: I Do, I Do 2; Art Club 2; Speech Team 4; D.E. Club 4; Vice-President D.E. 4; Olympian Staff 4; Yearbook Co-Editor 1; Speech Team 4; Sr. Class Play 4. MARK DORSET: J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Golf 2; J.V. Golf 3; J.V. Soccer 2. JAMES DULL: Varsity Wrestling 1; Hi-Y Club 3; Track 3; Varsity Football 3, RICHARD DUNN: Winter Sports Club 3; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Student Representative Body 4; Turtle 3,4; Student Government As¬ sociation Publicity Staff 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. NANCY DWINELLE: Junior Class Council 3; Senior Class Play — The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. NATALIE DYER: Spanish Club 1,2; Girls Track 2; Pep Squad 2; Student Government 3; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Girls Chorus 3i Select ed Girls Chorus 3; A Capella Choir 3,4; Madrigals 4t Thespians 3; Drama Club 3; The Lottery 3; Of¬ fice Assistant 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. LINDA EARNEST: Spartanettes 3,4; Captain 4; Spanish Honor Society 3,4. CHARLOTTE E. EASTBURN: French Club 1; COE Program 4. ' BP ESTHER EIN: Drama 1; “Insights” 2,3; Cheer¬ leader 2; Cheerleader Captain 3; Soccer 3; Softball 2,3; Swimming 1,2,3; Most Valuable Swimmer Award 2; Class Vice President 2; Coed Water Polo Team 1; ASV Lifeguard 3; Spectrum 2. S; -ff. SUE EINSEL: French Club 1, Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 3; French Honor Society 3, Sargent-at- Arms 4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Girls Track 3; Drill Team 4, Judiciary Committee 4; Olym¬ pian 3; Oracle, Staff Writer 3, News Feature Editor 4; Science Fair 3; Winter Sports Club 2,3; Keyettes 2, Recording Secretary 3, Pres. 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. JERRY EQUI: Debate Tournament 4; Stage Crew 4; Chess Club 4; Junior Class Council 3; National Honor Society 4. KELLY ERBEN: J.V. Softball 1,2; Varsity Softball 3,4; J.V. Field Hockey 2; Varsity Field Hockey 3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; W.S. Tri-Hi-Y 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Olympian Yearbook Staff 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4, STEVE EVANS: Golf 2,3,4; Shop Assistants. 252 Senior Class B1L FAMIGL1ETTI: Freshman FoortSall 1; SANDY FROST: ).V. Hockey 1; Varsity Library ATde 4. Hockey 2,3,4; Captain V. Hockey 4; Varsity Track 1,2,3; Gymnastics 1; W.S. Tri-Hi-Y 3. ANN FERNANDEZ: National Junior Honor Society 1; J.V. Gymnastics 2; Mixed Chorus 3. PEGGY FRY: Student Aide 3; Junior Class Council 3; Student Exchange Day 3,4. CHRIS FIELD: Art Guild 3,4; Second Place Science Fair 3, JEFF FUNK: Library Aide 3. KATHY FITZGERALD: Art Guild 1,2,3; Sym¬ posium 1,2,3; Layout Editor of Symposium 3; Keyettes 4. mm ' JILL FORRESTER: Drill Team 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Keyettes 4. MIKE GABRIELLI: Freshman Wrestling 1; J.V. Wrestling 2,3; Varsity Wrestling 4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; French Honor Society 2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; Symphonic Band 1,2,3, Vice-Pres. 4. STEVE GALING: Golf, Captain 1,2,3. CYNDI FOSS: FHA 1,2,4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. JOSEPH W. FOX: Cross Country Team 1; Spanish Club 2,3; Spanish Teacher Assistant 3; Surfing and Skateboard Club 4. CAROL FOX: Guidance Aide 3; FHA 1; Span¬ ish Honor Society 2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Keyettes 4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2. KATHRYN FOX: Oracle 3. TOM FOX: J.V. Winter Track 2; J.V. Spring Track 2; Varsity Winter Track 3,4; Varsity Spring Track 3,4; F.C.A. 2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Surfing and Skateboarding Club 4; Diving Team 4. SHARON FRINKS: National Jr. Honor Society 1; German Club 2; The King and I (make-up committee) 2; Story Theater 4. LILLIS GANGSTAD: National Honor Society 3,4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; Student Repre¬ sentative Body 4. MIKE GARRETSON: Varsity Baseball 3,4; All district short stop 3. NORA GARRIGAN: Varsity Gymnastics 1. MARCO GARRONE: Ski Club 4; Fencing Club 4; Asti Italy Exhibition of Political Drawings 1; Art Exhibition City of Nizza. 4; Member of the Experiment in International Living. BOB GAUDIAN: Freshman Football 1; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3; Winter Track 3; Wrestling 4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Fellowship of Christian Athletes 3,4; Concert Band 2,3; Symphonic Band 4; Marching Band 4; Year¬ book Staff 3; Yearbook Assistant Editor 4; Par¬ liamentarian of National Honor Society 4; Secretary for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4. JAMJE GIBBINS: Latin Club ), Vice-Pros. 3 Pres. 4; Riding Club, Vice-Pres. 1,2: National Honor Society 3,4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; First Place State Latin Tournament 3. Latin Bowl Team 3,4; Teacher’s Aide 3; Science Lob Aide 4; Model U.N. 4. DEBORAH GIBBONS: Freshman Choir 1; A Cappella Choir 2; German Club 1,2; German Honor Society 2,3,4; German Aide 3,4; En¬ glish Aide 4; Science Fair — Second place Botany 3; Regional Science Fair — Third place Botany 3. MOLLY GIERING: German Club 1,2; Junior Class Council 3. DAWN GITTLEMAN: Clay pot in Art Show 4; Clay Pinch pot in Art Show 4. VICKY GODWIN: W.S. Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Drill Team 3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; Touch of Marble 2; I Do, I Do 2; The Man Who Ca me to Dinner 4. VAL GODWIN: Drill Team 3,4; West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y 2,3,4; French Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 4; I Do, I Do 2; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Junior Class Council 3. KEVIN GOODALE: Co-chairman Magazine Drive 2; Chairman Magazine Drive 3; Student Government Cabinet 3,4; Principal Student Advisory Council 3; Olympian 2; Business Ed¬ itor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; International Turtles 4. LISA GOODWIN: Orchestra 3,4, Concert Mis¬ tress; Northern Virginia Regional Orchestra 3,4; Virginia All-State Orchestra 3,4; Art Club 1,2; Drama Club 1,2; COE Club 4; Fairfax County Orchestra 3,4; Virginia String Camp 3; Solo Ensemble Festival 3,4; Orchestra Festi¬ val 3,4. Senior Class 253 DON COWING: Freshman Football 1; Oracle 2.3,4; Varsity Diving 4. KAREN GRACE; Girls Track Team 2,3; W.S. Tri-Hi-Y 4; Student Aide 2,3; Winter Sports Club 1,2. ROBERT GREGORITS: Ski Club 3; Lacrosse Club 3,4; Oracle 3,4. TOM GREGORY: Varsity Track 1; Baseball 2,4; Class President 2; SGA Vice-President 4; Student Council 1,2; Class Awards 1; Ski Club 1; Class Representative 1,2. JEFF GREY; Freshman Football 1; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Winter Track 1,2; Varsity Winter Track 3,4; J.V. Spring Track 1,2; Varsity Spring Track 3,4. ROSE ANNE GUNTER: J.V. Field Hockey 2; Varsity Field Hockey 3; FHA 1,2; National Ju¬ nior Honor Society 1,2; German Honor Society 3,4; Lab Assistant 3; Keyettes 4. BOB GWYNN: Freshman Football; J.V. Foot¬ ball 2; Varsity Football 3; Spring Track 2. NITA HAMILL: National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4; French Honor Society 3,4; Freshman Class Secretary; Freshman Chorus 1; A Cappella Choir 2; Symposium 3; Girls State 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Grand Award Runner-up 3; NCTE contes¬ tant 3; Keyettes 4; Lab Assistant 4; Varsity Track 1; J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2; Varsity Tennis 3,4. GRAY HAMILTON; Key Club 1; J.V. Basket¬ ball 2; Varsity Golf 1,2,3,4. DEBBIE MANNON: Spartanettes 3,4; Keyettes 3,4; Yearbook 2,3; A Cappella Choir 2,3. DAVID HARRIS: National Honor Society 3,4; Soccer 1,2; French Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2,3; National Merit Semifinalist 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. CINDI HART: Art Guild 1; Clinic Aide 3. AMY HEITZENRATER: National Junior Honor Society 1; French Club 2; Keyettes 4; Year¬ book 2. BETH HEIZER: Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; Pres. 3; Latin Club 1; Latin Club Secretary 2; March¬ ing Band 2,3,4; Outstanding Music Award 3; All Regional Band 3; All Virginia Band 3; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; School Orchestra 2,3,4; Northern Va. Junior Orchestra 3. JIM HENRY: Freshman Wrestling; J.V. Wres¬ tling 2,3; Varsity Wrestling 4; Key Club 2,3,4, ALAN HERMAN: J.V. Spring Track 2; J.V. Winter Track 2,3; Varsity Winter Track 4; Var¬ sity Spring Track 3,4. BRUCE HERMIT: Stage Crew 1,2,3; Thespians 2,3,4; Drama Club 2; Key Club 2,3,4; J.V. Soc¬ cer 2; Varsity Swim Team 3,4; Student Repre¬ sentative Body 3,4; The King and I; I Do, I Do; A Touch of Marble; Black Comedy; The Man Who Came to Dinner. CINDY HERRIN: Marching Band 3,4; Stage Band 3; National Honor Society 3,4. KIRK HESTON; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Foot¬ ball 3,4; Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3; Hi-Y Club 3. JUDY HILL: Speech Debate 3; Chorus 2; Na¬ tional Junior Honor Society 1,2; Speech Club 3,4; French Club 1,2; I Do, I Do. DIANE HOFMEISTER: German Honor Society 3,4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3; Treasurer 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4. JENNY HOLLIDAY; Band 1,2,3. DONNA HOLLINS: Library Assistant 2,3,4. JEFF HOLLOWAY: J.V. Tennis 1; J.V. Soccer 2; B.S. Boat Club 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. LISA HOPKINS: Library Assistant 3; Home Economics Aide 2; Girls Chorus 3. KIM HOUSER: I.R.C. Club 2; Spanish Honor Society 3,4. VAL HOWARD: Concert Band 1,2; Swim Team 4; Yearbook 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4; French Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. DONNA HUDSON: Concert Band 2; Sym¬ phonic Band 3,4; Marching Band 3,4; French Club 1; French Honor Society 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4. JOHN IMBER: I.R.C. Club 1,2; Varsity Baseball Manager 2; Varsity Basketball Manager 3; Var¬ sity Basketball Trainer 4; Junior Varsity Bas¬ ketball Manager 2; Varsity Football Trainer 4. PAT JAMESON: Baseball 1,2; Student Repre- 254 Senior Class sentative Body 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. SCOTT JASPER: Freshman Wrestling; J.V. Wrestling 2; Varsity Wrestling 3,4; Varsity Cross Country 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Oracle 3; Varsity Club 3. JAMES JEREMIAH: Key Club 1,2,3, Vice-Pres. 4; F.C.A.; Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Oracle 1,2. BILL JEWELL: Varsity Soccer 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Boys State 3; National Merit Finalist 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; German Club 1,2; German Honor Society 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Ski United’’ Ski Club 2,3,4. KEITH KAHLER: Freshman Track; Varsity Track 2,3; German Club 1. DONNA KARBELK: The King and I 1; IRC 1; Young Republicans 1; Vice-President 2; IRC 2; FT A 3; COE Club 4; Ski United” Ski Club 4; French Club 1; Teacher’s Aid 3. GEOFF KAY: Varsity Golf 3,4. MICHAEL KENNEDY: Winter Sports Club 2,3; Stage Crew 2. DEBBIE KEUTMAN: Home Room Representa¬ tive 1,2; Drill Team 3; Language Festival 3. KELLY KEYS: Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Lab Aid 3,4; Athletic Directors Aid 2,3; Stage Band 4. KEVIN KIDWELL: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3; Olympian 4. DANNY KIRK: Freshman Wrestling; J.V. Wrestling 3; Varsity Wrestling 2,4; Key Club 3,4; Treasure of Fellowship of Christian Athletes 3,4. MARK KLOSTERMEYER: Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Concert Band 1; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1; German Club 2, Treasure 3, Pres¬ ident 4; Mikado 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; J.V. Wrestling 2; All Regional Band 1 . RAY KNEUPER: Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2,3; Varsity Baseball 4. RAYNA KNEUPER: J.V. Tennis 1; Varsity Tennis 2,4, Captain 3; J.V. Basketball, Captain 2; J.V. Softball 1, Captain 2; Varsity Softball 3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Honor Soci¬ ety 3,4; Keyettes 4. DAVE KNIGHT: Frosh Football; J.V. Soccer 1,2; Varsity Football 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. DIANE KOMINUS: J.V. Tennis Team 2; Oracle 3, Business Manager 4. JAMES KOPPENHARER: National Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; Yearbook Staff 1. LISA KOZLOSKI: Northern Virginia Regional Orchestra 2; Fairfax County Orchestra 4; Or¬ chestra 1,2, Concert Mistress 3,4; Solo and En¬ semble Festival 3,4; Mikado 3. JACQUIE KRALIK: Art Guild 3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; Symposium 4. FRED KRUCK: Freshman Football; J.V. Foot¬ ball 2; Swim Team 4. AUDREY DURTH: National Junior Honor So ciety 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Latin Club 1, Secretary 2; Lutin Honor Society 2; W.S.H.S. and Regional Science Fairs 2,3,4; Student Congress Chairwoman 3; Symposium Literary Staff 3; Olympian 4; Marching Band 3,4; Tennis Team Manager 4; Keyettes 4; Lab Assistant 4; National Merit Commended Scholar. CHRISTOPHER LANE: A Capella Choir 2,3,4; Madrigals 3,4; Lab Assistant 4; Mikado 3. LISA LARSON: French Honor Society 3,4; Symposium 3, Editor-in-Chief 4. ARTHUR LARSON: Varsity Football 3; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. JAMES LE CROY: Symposium 3; Olympian 4; W.S.H.S. Science Fair 1st place 3; Regional Science Fair 1st place 3; Who’s Who in Amer¬ ican High School Students 3; Science and En¬ gineering Club 3,4; Honorary Member of the National Capital Astronomers 3,4; Member of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Obser¬ vers 3,4; Member of the National Association of Rocketry 1,2,3,4; President of Northern Vir¬ ginia Area Association of Rocketry 4. KATHY LEGMANN: Varsity Gymnastics 1,2; Young Republicans 1,2; Illusions 3; All Reg¬ ional Choir 3. GREGORY LINDSAY: Varsity Swim Team 2; Symphonic Marching Band 3,4. JAMES LORD: J.V. Tennis 1,2; Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4. BARBARA LOWE: Gymnastics 1; Symphonic Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 1,2; Drill Team 3,4; Swim Team 2,3; Powderpuff Football 4; All Regional Band 1. Senior Class 255 LARRY LOWERY: Winter Track 2,3; Spring Track 2. LARRY LUBIN: Debate Team 1,2,3; Captain 4; National Honor Society 3,4; National Merit Commendation 4; Student Representative 3,4; Degree of Distinction National Forensic League 4. WARREN MACHAL: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2: Varsity Football 3,4; “Ski United” Ski Club 2,3,4. LINDA MAGONIGLE: Girls Track 2,3; Girls Varsity Basketball 3,4; Keyettes 3, Chaplin 4; Baton Corps 2, Co-Captain 3, Captain 4; FHA 1; FCA 4. KEVIN MALONE: Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3; Key Club 3,4; FCA 3,4; Sophomore Class Treasurer 2. THOMAS MANN: Concert Band 1; Marching Band 2,3,4; Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Festival 3. SHARON MARSTON: Cheerleader 1; Baseball Manager 2,3; Yearbook Co-Editor 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. LAURA MARVIN: Freshman Chorus 1; Cheer¬ leader 2; Choir 3,4; Madrigals 4; French Honor Society 3; Amahl and the Night Visitors 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. LISA MASSON: Photo Club 2; Lab Assistant 3; Symposium 4. DAVE MATHERS: Swim Team 1; Latin Club 2; JV Soccer 4. LOIS MATTHEWS: The King and I 1; I Do, I Do 2; We Have Always Lived in the Castle 2; French Club 2,3; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Junior Class Secretary 3; Guidance 2,3. CALVIN MAURER: National Junior Honor So¬ ciety 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Trea¬ surer 4; German Club 4; German Honor Soci¬ ety 2,3, Vice-President 4; Math Team 3,4; Bas¬ ketball Statician 4; Baseball Statician 4; Rifle Team 2; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Governor’s School for the Gifted 3; J.V. Soccer 3; Varsity Soccer 4; National Merit Semifinalist 4. VAL McARDLE: Swim Team 1,2,3,4; Year¬ book 4; Powderpuff 3,4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Spaghetti Dinner 4. DEBBIE McCANN: Drill Team 4. PAM McCLAIN: French Club 1,2; Concert Band 1,2; Symphonic Band 3,4; Marching Band 4; Pep Band 4; Flag Corps 3. BOB McWOOD: Varsity Diving 4; LaCross 4. JANET McCONNELL: Girls State 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Drama Club 2; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; I Do, I Do 3; Amahl and the Night Vis¬ itors 4. HI fell JH BARBARA McDONNELL: Model U.N. 1; Young Republican 1; Concert Band 1,2,3; Flag Corps 3,4; Swim Team 4; Band Awards 2,3; Tiny Tots Concert 1,2,3,4; Soccer Manager 3,4. MIMI (MARIANNE) McDOWELL: J.V. Cheer¬ leader 2; Varsity 3,4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; The King and I 1. CHRIS McFARLAND: Bridge 2, Golf Team 2,3,4. CINDY McKINNEY: Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; The King and I 1. SUSAN McNERNEY: Keyettes 2,3,4; Freshman Class Treasurer. LESLIE McCRAE: Swim Team 1; Art Guild 1,2, Secretary-Treasurer 3; COE 4. DICK MEADE: Freshman Football; JV Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Freshman Baseball; JV Baseball 2; Springtrack 3, Key Club 3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4. m MARY MEADE: JV Field Hockey 1, Captain 2; Varsity Field Hockey 3; Drill Team 4; Keyettes 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; National Honor Society 3,4. SCOTT M ENDENHALL: Debate 1; Class Council 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. MONIQUE MERCER: Varsity Track 1,2,3,4; JV Basketball 3,4; Powderpuff Football 4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; Most Valuable Athlete Track 3. KIETH MEYER: Reserve Band 1; Concert Band 2; Symphonic Band 4; Marching Band 4; Rifle Club 3; National Junior Honor Society 1; Na¬ tional Honor Society 4. TOM MICHAEL: Varsity Swim Team 1,2,3; Junior Class Council 3; Key Club 4; Senior Class Vice-President 4; Senior Class Council 4; Assistant Editor Olympian 4; Head Turtle 4; Student Aid 3. JOHN MILBANK: Varsity Football 3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; JV Basketball 1,2. 256 Senior Class CINDY MILBOURN: Girls Track 2; Winter Sports Club 2; Student Aide 2,3,4. DAVID MILLWARD: Varsity Wrestling 3,4. MICHAEL MILLWARD: JV Wrestling 3; Var¬ sity Wrestling 4. F RED MITCHELL: DE Club 4. RON MORGAN: JV Winter Track 3; Varsity Winter Track 4; Varsity Spring Track 3. CINDY MORRIS: Girls Varsity Track 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 2, Co-Captain 3, Captain 4; Winter Sports Club 1; FHA 2; FCA 4; The King and I 1; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Lacrosse Club 4; Spaghetti Dinner 4. SUE MORRIS: Freshman Cheerleader 1; JV Cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Gymnas¬ tics 2; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; Homecoming Court 4. JANE MORRISSEY: Gymnastics 1; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4. SALLY MOROS: Symposium 1; National Ju¬ nior Honor Society 1,2; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 1,2,4; Treasurer 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Spring Track 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. TRACY MYERS: French Honor Society 3; Olympian 4; Senior Class Council 4; Main Of¬ fice Assistant 4; Mikado 3; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; The Music Man 4; Spaghetti Dinner 4; A Capella Choir 3. MARY NEIDLINGER: Symposium 4. KRISTI NELSON: Pop Club 1; School Chorus 1; German Club 2; SAE 4. MARGARET NISHIMOTO: Freshman Chorus 1; SAE 3,4; FHA 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Guidance Aide 3; SGA Election Committee 3,4; Olym¬ pian 4; Junior Class Council 3. PHIL OBACK: Freshman Baseball; JV Baseball 2; Freshman Wrestling; JV Wrestling 2,3; Var¬ sity Wrestling 4; Varsity Track 3,4; Key Club 3,4; German Club 1,3; “Ski United’’ Ski Club 1,2,3; Olympian 4, PAT O’BRYAN: Freshman Baseball; JV Base¬ ball 2; Freshman Wrestling; JV Wrestling 2,3; Varsity Wrestling 4; Freshman Football; JV Football 2; Varsity Football 3; National Merit Semi-Finalist 4. MARA O’CONNOR: Symposium 1,2; Art Guild 2; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Teachers Aide 3; Junior Class Council 3; FHA 3, Histo¬ rian 4; SAE 3; Olympian 4. KELLI O’DELL: The King and I; JV Cheer¬ leader 2; FTA 1; Junior Class Council 3; Drama Club Secretary 3; Story Theater 4; Sparta Week Production 4; Office Assistant 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Thespians 4. DENISE O’DONNELL: J.V. Field Hockey 1,2; J.V. Basketball 1; Spanish Honor Society 2,3,4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; Powder Puff Football 3, Captain 4. MAUREEN O’NEILL: Varsity Swim Team 1,2,3,4; Varsity Track 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Council 1,2,3; Student Representative Body 4. The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4; Art Guild 4; F.C.A. 4. SCOTT OWEN: Thespians 4; One-Act-Play Festival 3; Black Comedy 3; Story Theatre 4; Sparta Week 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. MARIANNE OWENS: J.V. Basketball 1; Class President 1; Symphonic Band 2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4, President. 4; J.V. Softball 2; Varsity Softball 3; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; French Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; It’s Academic 4; Lab Assistant 3; Governor’s School 3; Keyettes 4; Model IJ.N 4. VIC PACHECO: J.V. Spring Track 2; Varsity Spring Track 3,4; Winter Track 3,4; F.C.A. 4: “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Surfing and Skateboard 4. JEANETTE PALES: Future Homemakers of America 1,2; Latin Club 1; C.O.E. 4; Spanish Club 3. NANCY PARKER: Spanish Honor Society 3; Choir 3; Mikado 3. LESLIE PATTON: J.V. Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2,3,4; J.V. Softball 1; J.V. Hockey 2; Varsity Hockey 3; West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y 4. SUE PEIRCE: Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 3. PATTY PERRIN: Spanish Club 1,2; Freshman Chorus; Girls Chorus 2; Choir 3,4; Illusions 3; Mikado 3; Amahl and the Night Visitors: 4. BOB PHARES: Freshman Football; J.V. Foot¬ ball 2; Varsity Football 3; Freshman Wres¬ tling; Spartan H-Y President 3. MIKE PHELAN: Freshman Basketball; J.V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3; National Junior Honor Society 1; F.C.A. 3,4. Senior Class 257 LYNN SCHELHAMMER: Band 2; “Ski Unit¬ ed Ski Club 4; German-American Club 2; Drama Club 3. KENDRA SCHELL: Varsity Softball 3: Fellow¬ ship of Christian Athlete 4. EDWARD SCHMIDT: Gymnastics 1; J.V. Foot¬ ball 1; Track 1; Varsity Golf 2; Lab Assistant 3; Finalist A.C.S. Chemistry Test 3; French Club 2; Math and Computer Club 3. JOANE SCHMITZ: J.V. Basketball 1, Co- Captain 2; Varsity Basketball 3; Keyettes 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 4; National Junior Honor Society 1, Vice-President 2; National Honor Society 3,4; German Honor Society 2,3,4; President 4; Girls State 3. DAMON SCHNACK: Orchestra 1,2; Chess Club 1,4; Model U N. 3, President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; It’s Academic 4; W T ho ' s Who in American High Schools 3; National Merit Commended Student 3; Debate 4. RONALD SCHUTT: Astronomy Club 3,4; Mikado 3; Student Aide 1. CHRIS SCOTT: Freshman Basketball; Spanish Club 1; Winter Track 2; National Honor Soci¬ ety 3,4; Who ' s Who Among American High Schools 4; National Merit Semifinalist 4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3; Treasurer 4. JANE SEUFERT: Drill Team 2,3,4; Tri-Hi-Y 3,4; Future Teachers of America 1,2. JOHN SEUFERT: Rifle Club 2,3,4; Rifle Team 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4. HILDY SHAPIRO: F.H.A. 2,3, Reporter 4; Freshman Chorus; Girls Chorus 3; Young Re¬ publicans 1,2,3; F.H.A. Fashion Show 3; Pep Club 3; Oracle 4; Guidance Aide 2,3; Spanish Club 1,2; Teacher Aide 3; Winter Sports Club 2 . ROBERT SHAPIRO: Varsity Track 4; J.V. frack 1,2; J.V. Football Manager 2. MARY SIEWERT: Varsity Basketball Manager 3; Latin Honor Society 3, President 4; Latin Club 1,2,4, S ecretary-Treasurer 3; Junior Class Council; Model U.N. 4. TED SIMON: Winter Sports Club 3; Ski Unit¬ ed” Ski Club President 4; National Honor So¬ ciety 3,4; Student Government Cabinet 4; International Turtle Society 4. DAVID SIROIS: The King and I 1; Stage Crew 2; Second Place School and County Science Fair 3. KARA SLANEY: Winter Sports Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2. HOLLY SMITH: Freshman Choir; Mixed Chorus 3. NANCY E. SMITH: Varsity Track 1,2,3,4; Girls Basketball 2,3; Cross Country 3; Swim Team 1; Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; All Regional Band 1,2,3; Solo Ensemble Festival 1,2,3,4; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4. NANCY J. SMITH: Keyettes 3,4; J.V. Basket¬ ball 1,2; Varsity Basketball 3. SHERYL SMITH: Drill Team 2,3, Co-Captain 4; Keyettes 3, Treasurer 4; Yearbook 3; Winter Sports 1; Powder Puff Football Captain 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Second Place Sci¬ ence Fair 3; Third Place Regional Science Fair 3. BETH SNELL: Freshman Cheerleading; Var¬ sity Track and Field 2; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y His¬ torian Secretary 3, President 4. STEVE SNYDER: Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3, Co-Captain 4; Varsity Football 3, Co-Captain 4; Hi-Y 3,4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3,4. JAY SPADAFORE: National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; Class Council 3; Student Aide 3; Young Democrats 1. TAMMY SPARLING: Freshman Cheerleading Co-Captain; J.V. Cheerleading Co-Captain 2; Varsity Cheerleading 3,4; J.V. Softball 1; Ora¬ cle Staff 1,2; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3,4. STEPHEN SPENCER: Concert Band 1,2. ANNE SPILLE: A Capella Choir 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Mikado 3; Pep Club 2; Future Medical Ca¬ reers 2; G.A.A. 2. TOM SPRAGGINS: Math Team 1,2,3, Captain 4; Varsity Swimming 4; National Merit Semi- Finalist 4; It’s Academic 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; German Honor Sock ety 2,3,4; Lab Assistant 2,3,4. KATHI SPRINGER: The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Junior Class Council; J.V. Field Hockey 2; Track 2,3; Freshman Choir. SANDY SPRINGER: Drama Club 2,3; Junior Civic Association 3; Fellowship of Christian WARREN SHIRKEY: Library Aide 3,4. 258 ALLISON PHILLIPS: Marching Band 2; Con¬ cert Band 1; Symphonic Band 2; French Honor Society 2; National Honor Society 3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2: Second Place Science Fair; First Place County Science Fair: First Place State Science Fair 3, RICHARD POLO: National Junior Honor Soci¬ ety 1,2, President 1: National Honor Society 3,4; German Honor Society 3.4; Student Council 1,2; Parliamentarian 1; Chess Club 2,3, Vice-President 4; Conflict Simulations 3, President 4; Bridge Club 3, Vice-President 4; Astronomy Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; JROTC Drill Team Squad Leader 2; Math Team 4; Student Representative Body 4; Boys State Nominee 3. CELIA PRITCHARD: The King and I 1 ; Drama Club 1; We Have Always Lived In A Castle 2. KATHY PROSPER: Drill Team 1,2,3; Girls Varsity Basketball 3; Photography Club 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 2; Latin Club 1,2. MARY PUTIGNANO: Keyettes 2,3; Reporter 4; Drama Club 2; Olympian 3; Oracle 3,4; Girls Track 3; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; National Merit Commendation 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. PATTI QUINT: Gymnastics 1; German Club 2; Winter Sports Club 1; Student Aide 4. THOMAS RABUNG: Freshman Basketball; J.V. Track 1. RHONDA RACHLIS: D.E.C.A. Club 3. JAMES RAMOS: Freshman Wrestling. MARGARET RANSOM: Spanish Club 1; Latin Honor Society 4; Concert Band 2; Symphonic Band 3,4; Marching Band 3,4; Reserve Band 1; Equestrian Club 1. DOUGLAS REECE: National Honor Society 3; Student Representative Body 4; French Honor Society 2,3; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Festival 1,2,3,4; Conflict Simula¬ tions Vice-President 3; President 4; Chess Club 1,2; All Regional Band 1,3; Governor’s School for the Gifted 2; Regional Science Fair 3. PHIL REEVES: National Junior Honor Society 1,2; Guidance Aide 3; National Honor Society 3,4; German Honor Society 3,4. LINDA REID: Drill Team 2,3,4; French Club Vice-President 4; French Honor Society 3,4; Student Aide 3; Chorus 4. DAVID RINKER: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 4; J.V. Soccer 2,3; Varsity Soccer 4; Winter Track 2; Freshman Chorus; A Capella Choir 2,3,4; Mikado 3; Amahl and The Night Visitors 4. ANNE RISCASSI: National Junior Honor Soci¬ ety 1,2; French Honor Society 3,4; Elections Committee 3. GARY ROARK: Symphonic Band 1,2; March¬ ing Band 1,2; German Club 2; National Honor Society 3, Historian 4; German Honor Society 3,4; It’s Academic 4; Science and Engineering 3, President 4; Boys State 3; Oracle 4. JOE ROMEO: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4. STEVE RORLS: Human Rights Club 3,4; Earth Club 4. DEBBIE ROTERING: Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; All Regional Band 1,3. KATHY ROWE: National Honor Society 3,4; German Honor Society 2,3,4; Bridge Club 3,4. GINGER ROYALS: Cheerleading 1, Captain 2,4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; Sweetheart Court 1,2. BARBARA RUSSELL: French Club 1,2; Key¬ ettes 3, Keyette Student Representative 4; Powder Puff Football 4. KATHLEEN RUSSELL: Freshman Choir; A Cappella Choir 2,3,4; Madrigal Singers 3,4; Student Director 4; All County Choir 3,4; All Regional Choir 2,4; Spanish Honor Society 2,3,4; The Mikado 3; Amahl and the Night Visitors 2,4; Story Theatre 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; The King and I 1; The Music Man 4; Spaghetti Dinner 4. ANTHONY SALEMI: Oracle 1,2,3. PHIL SANE: The King and I 1; Story Theatre 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Thespians Society 4. SUSAN SAUERS: The King and I 2; ' jton Corps 3,4. LINDA SAUNDERS: Gymnastics 1,3; Swim Team 1,4; Spirit Squad 1; Spanish Club 1; Ju¬ nior Class Council; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Student Aide 2,3,4; Oracle 1,4; Gymnastic Club 2; Track 1,2; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. STACEY SCHAFFERT: Junior Class Council 3; S.A.E. 3,4. Senior Class 259 Athletes 4; Stage Crew 2,3; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Choir 2,3. GAIL STARBIRD: Track 3; Winter Sports 2. BETSY STEFFEN: Varsity Swim Team 1; Drama Club 3; Junior Class Council; German Honor Society 3. CATHY STEVENS; Drill Team 3; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Art Guild 1; Yearbook 4; Keyettes 4. ROBERT STEVENSON: National Honor Soci¬ ety 3,4; Latin Honor Society 3,4; Bike Club 3; Latin Club 4; Student Aide 3. DON STIMSON: National Junior Honor Soci¬ ety 1; National Honor Society 3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; Model United Nations Club 3, Vice-President 4; International Rela¬ tions Club 4; Astronomy Club 4; Conflict Simulations Club 4; Chess Club 1. JEAN STIPO: F.H.A. 1,2; Choir 1; Drama Club Treasurer 3. DEBBIE ST. JEAN: Thespians 3,4; Drama Club 1,2, Drama Assistant 3; The King and I 1; I Do, I Do 2; We Have Always Lived in the Cas¬ tle 2; Black Comedy 3; Young Republicans 1; French Club 1,2; F.T.A. 1,2,3; S.G.A. 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4, GARY STRINGFELLOW: Oracle 2,3; Editor in Chief 4; Olympian 1,4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; B.S. Boating Club 3; International Turtles Society 4; Student Aide 3,4. KIM STUART: Beginning Band 1; Concert Band 2; Library Aide 3. AMY SULLIVAN: Gymnastics 1,3; Drill Team 2; Diving Team 4; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 3, Secre¬ tary 4; Powder Puff Football 3,4. SHARON SYNNOTT: J.V. Hockey 1; J.V. Bas¬ ketball 1; Varsity Track 1. CORKIE TALBOTT: Girls Chorus 1; Choir 2; Spanish Club 2; A Capella Chorus 3; Mixed Chours 3; Mikado 3; National Merit Semi¬ finalist 4. RICHARD TAMMARO: Freshman Football; J.V. Wrestling 2,3; Varsity Wrestling 3,4; J.V. Football 2. FRANCINE TATU: Marne 2; You Can’t Take it With You 2; I.R.C. 3,4; S.A.E. 3, Vice- President 4; Story Theatre 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4. AMY TAYLOR: Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; All Regional Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble Festival 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Student Aide 3. TERRI TAYLOR: Photography 1,2; Varsity Track 1,2; Girls Basketball 2; Student Council 2; Certificate of Merit National Education De¬ velopment Tests 1,2; National Junior Honor Society 2; Junior Class Council; Senior Class Council; Yearbook 4; Drama 2. ANGELA THORTON: Ski Club President 1; Junior Red Cross President 1; Newspaper Edi¬ tor 1; F.B.L.A. 1; National Junior Honor Soci¬ ety 1; Chess Club 1; French Club 2,3; Students for Human Rights 3,4; Students for Environ¬ mental Action 3, President 4; Olympian 4; United Youth Choir 4; J.V. Cross Country 4; Winter Track 4; Girls Varsity Track 4. PATTI TIERNAN: Freshman Cheerleader; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4; Homecoming Court 1,2,3; Swim Team 2. KELLY TIPTON: Varsity Tennis 1,2; J.V. Bas¬ ketball 1; V arsity Basketball 2,3,4; J.V. Softball 1; Varsity Softball 2,3,4. DAN TOBIN: Oracle Staff 1,3, Sports Editor 4; Surfing and Skateboard Club 4; Lacrosse Club 4. TIM TRACY: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Athletic Director Aide 1,2,3,4. LARRY TRAYLOR: J.V. Winter Track 3; J.V. Spring Track 3. DOUG TROGDON: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 3; Winter Track 2,3,4; Spring Track 2,3,4; F.C.A. 3,4; Surfing and Skateboard Club 4. MICHAEL TROPE: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3, Tri-Captain 4; Freshman Baseball; J.V. Baseball 2; Winter Track 1,3,4; Spring Track 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Hi-Y 3; All District Football 4; Honorable Mention All Regional Football 4. JOHN TURNER: Marching Band 1, Sargeant 2; Drum Major 3,4; Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; Di¬ ving Manager 4. LISA TURNER: Oracle Staff 3, Co-Editor 4; Keyettes 4; Olympian 4; International Rela¬ tions Club 3,4; Lab Assistant 4; Drama Club 1,2; French Club 1, Secretary Treasurer 3. JOHN UTZ: National Honor Society 3,4; Na¬ tional German Flonor Society 2,3,4; Model U.N. 4; Rifle Club 2,3,4; Rifle Team 2,3,4; J.V. Soccer 2; Varsity Soccer 4. RICH VAALER: Marching Band 2,3; Sym¬ phonic Band 2,3; Freshman Wrestling; J.V. Wrestling 2; J.V. Soccer 1,2,3; Latin Club 1. 260 BECKY VANDERHOOF: T.A.R. 1; National Junior Honor Society 2; French Honor Society Secretary 4; It ' s Academic 4; County Science Fair 2; Virginia Classical Association Latin Test 2; Symposium 2. KAREN VAN HORN: J.V. Basketball 1.2; J.V. Track 1; Student Aide 3; Spartan Tri-Hi-Y 4. MIKE VINEYARD: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; National Honor Society 3, Parlimentarian 4; French Honor Society 3,4; J.V. Winter Track 2; Varsity Winter Track 3,4; J.V. Spring Track 2; Varsity Spring Track 3; Sparta Fashion Show 4. ELISE VOGELER: Rifle Club 3; Student Aide 3; West Springfield Tri-Hi-Y 4; Pep Club 4. HELEN WAGNER: Latin Honor Society 3,4. GARY WARNER: Varsity Soccer 2,3,4; Key Club 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; Olympian 3; Sports Copy Editor 4; Winter Sports Club 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer “Ski United” Ski Club 4; Class Secretary 4; Student Government Elections 4; Student Representa¬ tion Board 3, Speaker of the House 4; French Club 2; Student Aide 3; I.R.C. 2. LORI WARTER: The King and I 1; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Drill Team 2,3; Keyettes 3, Parliamentarian 4; Student Aide 3; N.O.T.A. 2. RICK WEAVER: National Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Cross Country 3,4; International Rela¬ tions Club 3,4; French Honor Society 3,4; Var¬ sity Winter Track 3; Varsity Spring Track 3. BILL WEEKS: Varsity Cross Country 1,2, Cap¬ tain 3,4;,Varsity Indoor Track 2, Captain 3,4; Varsity Spring Track 2,4, Captain 3; Junior Varsity Wrestling 1; Junior Class Vice- President 3; Senior Class President; Key Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Student Advisory Council 3; Principal Stu¬ dent Advisory Board 3; National Honor Soci¬ ety 3,4; Boys State 3; Fellowship Christian Athletes 3. GUNVOR WEIRICK: J.V. Field Hockey 2; Var¬ sity Field Hockey 3, Tri Captain 4; J.V. Bas¬ ketball 2; Varsity Softball 2,3; German Club 1; President 2; German Honor Society 3,4; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; Band 1,2; Ski Club 2,3,4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 4. DAVID WELLS: Varsity Tennis 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Freshman Football ; Powder Puff Football Coach 4. HAL WHEELER: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; J.V. Spring Track 1,2; J.V. Winter Track 1,2; Varsity Spring Track 3,4; Varsity Winter Track 3,4; Key Club 4; F.H.A. Fashion Show 4; Student Representative Board 3,4. KATHY WIDMAN: J.V. Cheerleading 2; Var¬ sity Cheerleading Co-Captain 4; Homecoming Court 2,4; Sweetheart Court 3; F.H.A. Fashion Show 2,4. CATHY WILCOX: Spanish Club 3, Secretary 4; Art Guild 4. JONI WILSON: French Club 1,2,3; French Honor Society 3; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; A Capella Choir 4; Illusions 3; Drama Club 2; Mikado 3; Amahl and the Night Visitors 4. LARRY WILSON: J.V. Cross Country 2; J.V. Winter Track 1,2; J.V. Spring Track 1,2; Var¬ sity Winter Track 3, Varsity Spring Track 4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4. RUSTY WILTSIE: J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Indoor Track 2,3,4; J.V. Outdoor Track 1; Varsity Outdoor Track 2,3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Concert Band 2. LAURA WOLFE: Freshman Cheerleader Cap¬ tain; Girls Softball Team; Freshman Vice- President; Yearbook 2; Keyettes 3,4; Varsity Cheerleader Co-Captain 4. SHELLY YALE: Junior Varsity Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Tennis 2; Varsity Field Hockey 4; Varsity Softball 2,3,4; Library ' Aide 2; Student Aide 3. PATTIE YAMAMOTO: Art Guild 2,3; Scholas¬ tic Art Award Honorable Mention 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Spanish Honor Society 3,4; Stu¬ dent Aide 3,4; National Honor Society 4. RANDY YATES: Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Chess Club 1; National Junior Honor Society 2; National Honor Soci¬ ety 3,4; Junior Class Council 3; Varsity Base¬ ball 3,4; Spanish Club 1. RICK YAW: Symphonic Band 1,2,3,4; Na¬ tional Honor Society 3,4; Tennis Team 3; Band President 4; Story Theatre 4; Stage Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; State Music Festival 1,3; Math Team 4. MARK YENOWINE: Freshman Football; “Ski United” Ski Club 4; S.G.A. Publicity Staff 4; The Man Who Came to Dinner 4; B.S. Boat Club 3; International Society of Turtles 4; S.G.A. Election Committee 4. CHARLES YOUNG: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; Varsity Football 3,4; Freshman Wrestling; Varsity Wrestling 2,3,4; Varsity Track 2; Lacrosse Team 3; B.S. Boating Club 3; Lab Assistant 2,3. SCOTT ZUMSTE1N: Freshman Football; J.V. Football 2; J.V. Track 2; Varsity Winter Track 3,4; Varsity Spring Track 3,4; Varsity Football 4. Senior Class 261 •. 9m mm Mmmg wmm ■ ■;-. :, : xt’.-V--.i .’r HB JUNIORS Remember . . . The new spirit aroused within, Becoming “myself”, Not “ourselves”. The ring — First glimpse of the future, Bringing anticipation yet uncertainty, Symbol of success and hope. You, the piece of the puzzle, Interlocking easier, Fitting in with confidence, Belonging. Remember . . .? JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Suzanne Foster, Treasurer Janet Runkle, Secretary The class of ' ll found their junior year an especially productive one, thanks to the outstanding leadership of their president, Gary Mears, and fellow officers, Jack Verna, Janet Runkle, and Suzanne Foster. This year’s juniors have fulfilled many goals and are on their way to a very successful senior year. Gary Mears, President -A Jack Verna, Vice-President 264 Junior Class They’ve got some great saying on these desks. Aw Gee, ya shouldn ' t have. Junior Candids Connect wire A to terminal B that is on battery C connect wire D to . . . I can ' t wait ' til Ironing II when we get to use the big ironing boards. Junior Class 265 Sharon Ainsworth Patricia Alexander Maryellen Alfieri Katherine Allison Katrina Aired Robert Anderson Cynthia Austin Michael Babin Robert Bach Mark Bailey Michael Bailey Julie Barrett Lisa Bartell Maurice Bartley Paul Bayard Valerie Bayne David Beach Tobi Bean Ruth Beaver Catherine Becker Stephen Bedsole Kimberly Beltz James Bencivenga Susan Benvenuti Jane Berberich Colleen Bernier- Bobbie Kay Berry Homecoming attendants, Sue Strom and Vicki Royals arrive on the field during halftime. 266 Junior Class Michael Betenbaugh Kenneth Bickel Susan Bills Cynthia Bishop Catherine Blahna Geoggrey Blake Anne Bodine James Bolton Karen Boulter Pennie Boyette Anne Bradee Michelle Broome Charles Brown James Brown Steven Brown Barbara Brunson Mark Buchholz Sandra Bruke Jennifer Butts Ronda Caffey Steven Calbi Steve Caldwell Todd Calhoun Torrence Callos Junior Class 267 Laurie Campbell Lynn Carlson Howard Carr Dennis Cave Lisa Cawthorne Gregory Chabon Colette Chadwick Patricia Chapman John Charles Nancy Chittenden Todd Christopherson Robert Chronister Laura Chute Brian Clapp Dawn Clate Gregory Coale Anna Coates James Conger Kevin Cooper Paul Coughlin Floyd Cox Jefferson Criswell Patrick Crook Mary Crossin Andrea Cush Kate Daley Vincent Daniels 268 Junior Class Diana Davenport William Deck Kathleen Deeney Melissa Deford Robert Dellinger Michael Dempsey Elinor Denery Warren Denise Loretta Desio Christie Dezer Teresa DiCarlo Carolyn Dieter David Divan Timothy Donohue Steven Doss Lenore Dougherty Melinda Draper Mary Drennan Donald Drews Michael Dunn Ellen Dwinelle Tracy Eaton Loren Ellenberger Mathew Eller Craig Elmendorf Barbara Emmert Gregg Evans “RAH! Junior Class 269 Linda Evans Catherine Fahs Valerie Gant Jane Feeney Mary Fick Mary Finn Laura First Charles Fiske David Flory David Focht Connie Ford Andrea Forgas Jeff Foster Marianne Foster Suzanne Foster William Freda Kerry Freese Robert Frey Brenda Frinks Herbert Frisbie Richard Frost James Gaiser Craig Gallagher Alison Gallup Bridget Ganey Kristie Gathman Therese Gauthier 270 Juniors Susan Hammond Robert Hancock Gaye Harding Janet Harper Michael Harrison Theodore Hart Brenda Hawkes Wayne Heigl Kathryn Henderson Rhonda George Kurt Gervais Elizabeth Gilbert Allison Gillum Michael Girod Susan Gleoggler Christopher Gobie Nancy Golden David Gomez Steve Gotte Elizabeth Grace Lisa Greene Pamela Gregas Dean Griswold Diane Guarino Susan Guckert Monica Hagen Patricia Hahn “Who do you think you’re looking at?” Juniors 271 Jodi Hensley Cheryl Hobbs Kathleen Hogan Clarie Horvath Sterling Huff Steven Jeffrey Jacklyn Heston Caroline Hodgson Daneen Holland Lyn Hovey Kurt Hyde Susan Jojokian Kimberly Higginbotham Dorcas Hoeting Rick Hoopingarner Donald Howard Lisa Ihrig Louisa Jones Mark Hilkemeier Robb Isbell Diane Kaseman Sue Hill Frank Islin Gregory Kay Ann Hirshenberger Nancy Jaworski Stephanie Kazakis 272 Junior Class Denyse Leclerc Warren Ledford Patricia Lanigan Karen Lester Robert Lindsey Jane Linka Michael Littlehales Kathy Lubin Mary Luddy Susan Kelly Steven Kennedy Mark Kenyon Kimberly Kessler Denise Keutmann Valerie Kidwell Mark Koesters Kelly Kohler Joyce Kubalak Robert Kutulis Carolyn Lacy Kevin Lacy Christine Lueker Glenn Lydahl Catherine Lynch David MacBrayne Barbara Macchia William Machol “Let’s get to work!” exclaims Laurie Williams. Junior Class 273 Heather MacLaughlin Mitchell Mann Donna Manning William Marriott David Marten David Martin Donna Martin Eric Martin Jonathon Mastropaolo Linda Matyas Elizabeth Maurer Jane Mawyer Sandy Mayfield Elizabeth Macaney Catherine McCabe Susan McClelland Patricia McCoart Martha McCord Kenneth McCullough Michael McDonald James McDonnell Hugh McGeehan Collen McGinty Scott McKillop Daniel McLoughlin Michelle McMahon James McMurtry “Burt Reynolds, eat your heart out!” 274 Junior Class “Going my way?” Anita Medeiros Jennifer Moerman Elise Morelli Kimberly Morgan Jeff Mullen Pattianne Mullen Gregory Mulvaney Steven Munson Elizabeth Murnane Suzanne Murray Hai Thi Nguyen Theresa Norris William Norton Tracy O’Brien Kathryn O’Keefe Denise Oleska Michael Oncale Gregory Orndorff Pamela Orr Kristen Orrico Joachim Otero Melissa Pappas William Parker Lisa Parsons Junior Class 275 Gerald Pate John Perkins Pat Polickoski Lee Pond Rebecca Price Kieran Quarto Tammy Patterson Steven Phillips Daphne Polatty William Powell John Profilet Alice Quinn Edward Pawlowski Timothy Phillips Mariann Polozzolo Tammy Power Gregory Purser Venetia Raines Rodney Payne James Pidgeon Stephen Peppe Laura Pierce Jeffrey Perkins Susan Pispeky 276 Junior Class Diana Rankine Linda Rasmussen Randall Reagan Carol Rehder William Revell Sonia Reyna Victoria Reynard Bruce Reynolds James Reynolds Christopher Richard Cynthia Rickels Virginia Rietman ■ f? mr w gy� y-i ' i iWiBirfU’i y, ,- v ' - i-■ -t r_,. ; ( K ' , • ' ' 5 Jl , . ■, |t C. 4 vHL JS$k ? [faiZa x K SB V; I . 1 J Jeri Roberts William Roche Jean Rogers Michael Romanczuk Robert Romeo Tara Rooney Vicki Royals Janet Runkle Cathy Rusell Kevin Ryan Jim Sager Maria Sanchez “Yeah . . . we’re cool.” Junior Class 277 Kimberly Sanders Steven Sanford Carol Sauer Michael Schaffert John Schaller Laurie Schuh Diana Schulin Cynthia Scichilone Steve Sedgwick Karen Seeber Richard Semeta Jennifer Shadbolt Carey Shepherd Thelma Sheridan Donna Sherrill Jeff Shilling Richard Shipe Margaret Shirley Robert Short Robin Shute Karen Sigler Elaine Simmons Jackie Simms Victoria Sloan Amy Smith Catherine Smith Christine Smith Come on Gary, . . . Smile! 278 Junior Class Mames Sorrell Bonnie Spurlock Robert Steece David Stewart Terri Stua rt Valli Thompson Judith Spain Lori Stafford Brooke Stephenson Kathy Stoy Ann Svorcek Leslie Topp Susan Spero John Stallings David Stevenson Margaret Straubinger James Symanowlsi Marshall Townsend David Tahash Richard Traylor Karen Taylor Linda Trogdon Larry Terango Kristine Utley Junior Class 279 Richard Vanmeter Tamera Vatis Rene Wagner Cathryn Waldron John Walker Kathleen Wall Warren Waldron Julie Warner Lawrence Weatherford Dean Weekes Robert Weidenmuller Robert Welling Scott Wendall Veta Weston Mark Whiting Clinton Whitley Rebecca Wight Diana Williams Laurie Williams Elizabeth Wilson Robert Wilson James Wilt Mark Wixom Kimberly Woeckener “Wow! I didn’t know they had these kind of magazines in the library! 280 Junior Class Why didn’t I study earlier? Ann Wolenberg Linda Worch Joann Young Michael Wolfe Jackie Wright Lane Young Karen Woodall Bruce Yost Nancy Zeleniak Members of the Junior class gather to watch Cross Country Meet. Cousin It, mascot of the class of ' 77 saws through a Federal. Junior Class 281 ' ■ Mi HhHH SOPHOMORES my MIf The Sophomoe jrnar — The second year of striving for the special goal Ready and willing to show Spirit — School — Class — and Individual. All of these were beginning to develop and show the true Class 1978. The feelings of Freshman not yet disap¬ peared, But a confidence was shining through Leaving a promise of successful years to come. if Stu Weeks, President Leslie Clewell, Treasurer 4 ♦ Terry Conrad, Vice-President Jill Philips, Secretary The officers of the sophomore class promoted a spirit of friendship and individualism. Officers Stu Weeks, Terry Conrad, Leslie Clewell and Jill Phillips worked hard for their class by organizing bakesales, carwashes and their homecoming float. Working together the sophomore offered their class a new enthusiasm for the year to come. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS 284 Sophomore Class Let ' s Boogie. Sophomore Candids This game stinks. Dear Handsome . . . Sophomore Class 285 Cara Acosta Graham Akridge Jeffrey Albanese Janet Andersen David Andreen Timothy Anspaugh Jill Archer Barbara Arduini Douglas Arnold Dawn Baker Diane Baker Eileen Baker James Barry Jeff Bauer Robert Baumann Francis Bautz Elaine Beardsley Susan Beck Jeanne Becker Larry Bedsole Andrew Behl Sandra Beier Paul Bethke Brett Betsill Susan Bickel Judy Birney Brian Bishop Pamela Bishop Cyndi Biver Donald Blaha Jeffrey Blanchard Sharon Blicharz Theresa Bordas Cathy Bottrell Michael Bousquet Linda Boyce Steven Boyd “There is no door handle!” exclaims Cathy Lederle. 286 Sophomore Class Kiva Boyette Greg Brummett Dwight Burnett Kevin Campbell Neal Carney Veronica Cary Denise Chirafisi Mary Bracken Claire Bruno Thomas Butler Stephen Cappelli Susan Carper Michael Cave Susan Chittenden Teresa Brady Laura Brunswick Michael Butters Donna Canzano Cynthia Carter Anthony Chaffee Valerie Christy Collen Brown Thomas Burke Kevin Casey Mitchell Carney Mike Carver Karrie Chamberlin Daniel Chritton David Brown L. Chambers Ann Chumley Patricia Brown Cheryl Champagne Lisa Church Scott Brown Karen Chiles Sheena Clate Sophomore Class 287 Leslie Clewell Julia Cockfield Virginia Cole Barbara Connelly Teresa Conrad Elizabeth Cornell Gregory Cornwell David C. Courtney Brian Cox Janice M. Cox Christo Cresciole Patrick Croskery Teresa F. Crossin Kelly A. Cutschall Mary I. Czarnik J. D ' Andren Anna K. Darden Christoph Daucher John Davids Jr. Stuart A. Davis Amy R. Dealy David Dehaven Mary P. Delanty Jon Delvitto Jr. Mary J. Depaola Robin Deprosperro Denice Derisio Laura Desaulniers Elizabeth Dicken Elizabeth Dillon David Dipaolo Katherine Doss Maureen Dougherty Richard Downey Jon Draney Dan Drinnin James Duke 288 Sophomore Class Barry Foer Alice Foote Thomas Forbus Cheryl Foster Karen Foster William Foster James Fox Robert Fox Elizabeth Freese Lynette Freie David Fretz Gregory Frucci Ronald Dull Bryan Dunn Christa Durant Diane Ellenberger Randy Emery Brian Engley Gregory Erben Robert Erdman Eric Erny Heather Evans Keith Evans Michael Evans Geoffrey Fabian Lee Falkenstrom Andrew Fidandis Debra Field Dixie Fischman David Fish Stephen Florio Deborah Flory Mary Flournoy Debbie McLaughlin helps at one of Sophomore Class car washes. Sophomore Class 289 William Fry Thomas Fugate Michael Gallagher Rebecca Gass David Gaudian Mark Gavan David Gilbert Joseph Glenn Janet Goins Pamela Goldstein Frank Gorham David Gornak Richard Gornowich John Gregorits Marilyn Grines Phyllis Grua Michael Guidry Heidi Gundlach Linda Gwynn Steven Haertle Edward Hale Kimberlee Hall Roben Hall Cynthia Hanson Robin Harris Diana Harrison Lisa Hawley Christopher Heiberg Henry Hemsing Lee Henderson Kent Hennessey Elizabeth Henry Patrick Herrity Erin Hester Stephanie Higginbotham Patricia Higgins Katherin Hogaboom Hard work brought third place to the Sophomore Class Homecoming float. 290 Sophomore Class John Holapa Darby Holland Elizabeth Holloway Michael Howard John Hubbard Stuart Hubbard Kathleen Huddy D. Hudson Stacey Hughes Teresa Ingold Elizabeth Irby Colin Isbell Thomas James John Jaworski Derek Jeffrey Mark Jessick Janet Jivatode David Johnson Eric Johnson Laura Johnson Lunn Johnson Scott Johnston John Jones Jong Hoon John Kirkland Christopher Johghans Donald Knox Kris Keeney Stephanie Kowalski Kevin Keutmann Cynthia Kozloski William Kilby Kathleen Kraft Jon Kimminau Julie Kranz Stephanie Kirk Kathryn Krieger Sophomore Class 291 Kim Kutulis Lisa Latall Linda Lee Bette Liu Jeffry Lunceford Nyla Marson Sarah McCartney Alexander Lampros Dennis Law Urban Lees Cynthia Loftis Laura Macgill David Martin William McCloud Juliean Lancaster Tanya Lawson Wendy Lehmann Mary Loftus Karl Malecki Linda Martin Charles McCoart Jeffrey Langley Wanzer Lawson Lisa Lemmons Thomas Lord John Markham Kevin McCartney Matthew McConnell Marca Lanman Judy Lecroy Lisa Leskovar Robert Lanoue Catherine Lederle Laurie Levine Richard Laskoski Jay Lee Cheril Lieberman 292 Sophomore Class Laura McCord Robert McCready Kevin McDade James McDonnell Don McGonegal Ann McGregor Gavin McKemie Ellen McKenna Debra McLoughlin Michael McMahon William McMullen Richard Mears Gary Melton Janine Mergler Stephen Meyer Karen Michael Charles Miller Cynthia Miller Mike Miller Robert Mills James Monroe Lynn Moore Jay Morgenstern Diane Morris Arthur Mosher Krista Moss Jose Murias Joel Musick Kathleen Murphy Lisa Myers Donald Nelson Mark Nestler Christopher Nicoll Catherine Nishimoto Daniel Noble James Norman Lisha Norris “Is it edible?” Sophomore Class 293 Margaret O’Bryan Megan O ' Bryan Michael O ' Conell Allyn O’Connor Bethe Odom Thomas O’Neil Barbra Osgood Laura Osius Sean O’Sullivan Susan O’Sullivan Charles Owen John Owens J. Owens Debora Pacheco Jeffrey Pack Laura Pales Christopher Parker Mary Parker Donald Parsons John Pasierb Thomas Pence Kathryn Penn Donna Pepe Jimmy Pettyjohn Denna Peverill George Phillips Jill Phillips Charles Phares James Pilcher James Polo Susan Porter Susan Poteete Adriana Presley Bradley Price Leslie Price Margaret Price Lois Pritchard “My books aren’t overdue,” comments Suzanne Foster. 294 Sophomore Class Carrie Pritchett Vicky Prosper Susan Rainville Jana Rowlings Joseph Reis Robert Reining Scott Resler Sylvia Reyna Wyndelyn Rhame Jeanne Richwald Caroline Ringwood Maxine Roberts Tory Roberts David Robinson Jack Robinson James Robinson Robert Rollick Gregory Romankiw Perry Romeo Beth Remedy Valerie Ropchan Andrew Roth Jeffrey Rudd Laure Rudd Steven Rusch Virginia Rushton Jeri Sager Ann Salmon Robert Saltz Jennifer Sammis Teresa Sands Mary Schlesinger Jean Schmidt Kathleen Schultz Lori Schultz Suzanne Screen Nancy Sedgwick Sophomore Class 295 Walter Sedlazek John Seibold Tracy Sellers Jonathan Serody Jerry Sessions Martha Sherrill Diane Shields Sheryl Shriver Terry Shute Leslie Siegel Karen Sigrist Roy Sims Kathy Slaven Bernadette Smith David Smith Gregory Smith Mark Smith Douglas Spalding Debora Spear John Speer James Spencer Susan Spille Liane Sprunk Stephanie Starbird Laura Stassi James Stevenson James Stillman Karen Stimson Joseph Stipo William Stockhausen Alice Stoeckert Susan Struebing Eileen Sullivan “Now wait a minute! 296 Sophomore Class Jamas Takagi Michael Talbott Gina Tammaro James Tarantino Robin Tatu Andrew Taylor Dawn Taylor Jane Taylor David Tedrick Patricia Thacker Constance Thomason Rickie Tobias Katherine Tobin Phillip Tonge Scott Tracy Cynthia Trapp James Trope Melissa Trowbridge Mary Tryon Thomas Tulenko Robert Turley Julie Turner Shelli Ukele Jennifer Utz Nancy Vaaler Kurt Vandoran Deborah Vanhorn Joanne Ventrella Gail Verlker Julia Vermillion Danielle Verna James Verna Noelani Viskochil Stephen Vrabel Sophomore Class 29 David Wagner Lauren Walker Nancy Walsh Bonnie Wampler Robert Watson Marylouise Weber Stewart Weeks John Weidman Megan Werts Donald Westbrock David White Frances Whitley Donald Whyte Kathleen Whyte Jeffery Wildes Nathan Wilkes Dean Williams William Williams Beth Wilson Rebecca Wilson Scott Wilson Susan Wiltsie Kathy Winters Frederick Woody Gerald Woolaver Debbie Worch Gordon Wright Karen Wuerschmidt Elizabeth Wynn David Yenowine Brenda Young Daron Young Lisa Zumstein 298 Sophomore Class Students enjoy a beautiful fall day. “Hey, honey . . Do it this way — understand. “How ya doin’?” asks Barbara Connelly. Sophomores enjoy the Spanish field day. Sophomore Class 299 FRESHMEN The promise is tomorrow, The challenge is today. Trying new ideas, Facing situations, Meeting different people. Hope is fresh As the class of ’79 looks towards Their high school years, And beyond . . . Freshmen Class Officers Lisa Campbell, Vice-President Being in their first year at West Springfield these students held down the large re¬ sponsibility of representing the Freshman Class. Already beginning to raise money for their Senior prom they held car washes, candygram sales at Christmas and bake sales to help increase their funds. Being an officer is no easy job, but the class of ’79 proved they had what it takes. These officers and the Freshman Class emerged at the end of the year one of the most spirited classes ever to attend West Springfield. Kathy Lannigan, Treasurer 302 Freshmen Class Student to teacher . . . Student to teacher . . . Come in teacher . . . Freshman Class 303 Connie Adams Sharon Adams Paul Ainsworth Graham Alderson George Allen Gayle Allison Stephen Aloi Brooksene Ambos Bennett Anderson Lauren Anderson Joseph Anello Mike Angelastri Carol Arnold Ann Arrington Kimberly Aub Ernest Austin Mark Ayers Janet Badger Robert Baggarly Terrell Bailey Karen Baiz Karen Baker Paul Barker Cynthia Barrett David Bauer William Beaver Stephen Beavers Walter Bell Robert Bencivenga Elizabeth Bender Ruth Ann Benham Laurie Bennett Robert Benson Mary Berberich Every Freshmen enjoys S.G.A. assemblies. 304 Freshmen Class Christopher Berdux Tara Anne Bethke William Betzold Sharon Bierbower Sheryl Bierbower Robert Bierly Colleen Ann Bills Tony Bishop Charles Blackwell Bryan Blackwell Bernice Blahna Mark Blake Victoria Blakely Julia Anna Blank David Blood Paul Bogner Annette Bosley David Bowser Robert Boyette Pamela Boyette Erin Ann Bracken Catherine Brassel Karen Brinkley Caron Broadway Debra Brock Cynthia Brooks Douglas Brown Michael Brown Kenneth Broyles Thomas Broyles Phillip Brummett Cristina Buchholz Elizabith Burke Freshmen Class 305 James Burton Lisa Campbell William Carver Michele Chica David Chute Jeffrey Cohen Kathryn Cornell Jon Burzynske Judith Capone Thomas Cary Kevin Ching Ruth Cisewski Bradley Cole James Cortina Patrick Butters Carol Cappelli Lisa Castellanos Thomas Chittenden Vicke Cliff Donnie Coley Wayne Couch Susan Byington Barry Carnahan Vanessa Cave Silvia Chopelas Shirley Coates Elizabith Cooney Mark Cox Carey Ann Caccamo John Carney Ellyn Cawthorne James Caffey Linda Carney Cathleen Chase William Caldwell Sheila Carr Cynthia Chase 306 Freshmen Class Jeffrey Deford Judy Delgato Mary Denery Mary Denise Gregory Derosa Mark Derose Janet Dieter Kevin Divine Cynthia Dodge Michael Donohue Christopher Doss Amy Dougherty J. Dougherty Theodore Dragan Warren Duff Robert Dull Mary Dwyer John Edgell Mike Edwards Deborah Ein Mary Einsel Sarah Cox Barbara Craig Kenneth Crandall Linda Cresciolo Catherine Criddle George Criswell Brenda Crom Karen Cutschall Thomas Cagostino Peter Caigneau Valorie Daniels Rebecca Davidson Matthew Davis Thomas Davison Karen Deane Thomas Deely f Students enjoy a healthy, hearty, appetizing, nutritious lunch. Freshmen Class 307 Janet Dieter and fellow classmate receive an autog¬ raph from one of the participants in the 1976 Grand Auto Race. John Eitler Tamara Eller Michelle Endo David Ensrud Kemberlie Erben Marian Eskew Susan Fanti Bruce Feeney Patrick Ferraro Marie Ferullo Scott Findley Susan Fish Brenda Fisher James Fleming Terrie Florance Mark Florio Rose Flournoy Katherine Forbus Jacklyn Ford Sherly Foreman Julia Forester Scott Foster Brandon Fox Karen Frandsen Tina Free Wendy Fretz Julie Frost Don Funk Andrea Gabrielli Phyllis Gafford Greg Galing Angela Gallagher Barbara Gallo Colleen Ganey Rachel Garcia Daniel Garrigan James Garrigan Laure Gaudian Cynthia Gausvik Lawrence Gavan 308 Freshmen Class Sharon Gentry James Gibbins Nora Gibson Lisa Gilberto Paul Gill David Gobie Sandi Goodspeed Nicky Gornak Edward Gramp Mark Gray Randy Greehan Rachel Greene Mark Gregas Sandra Grua Lori Gudely Susan Hady Angela Hagen Burline Hair Donna Hankinson Matthew Harlin James Harper Linda Harris Kenneth Hasty Eva Hawkins Kara Helfenberger Chris Henderickson Keith Hendrick M. Hennessy Katherine Henry David Herman Robert Herrin John Herrity Susan Herrmann John Heston Fred Higgins Stacy High James Hill Larry Hodge Bobby Hodgson Ashley Holland Freshmen Class 309 The annual bonfire continues to be one of the major events of Sparta Week. Arthur Hooper Angela Hornsby Lisbeth Houser Daniel Howard John Howard Eliza Hubbard Susan Huff David Hughes Jane Hughes Sherry Hunter Mark Hutchins Donna Hyndman Robert Ihrig Sharon Imber Peter Irby John Irvine William Jacox Richard James Robert James Carolyn Janoski Jamison Jeffers Robert Jennings Jeffrey Jivatode Burt Johnson Peter Johnson Scott Johnson Jennifer Jones Linda Jones Susan Jones William Jones Patricia Jonkers Leigh Jordan Faith Junghans Donna Kane Thomas Kaser Coleen Kelliher James Kelly Teresa Kelly Kelly Kennedy Russell Kennedy 310 Freshmen Class Kimberly Kenyon Cheryl Kerr Analisa Kilday Lori Kimminau Margaret Kinsley Mark Kirby T. Kirk Kelly Klostermeyer Nancy Knight A. Kolen Katherine Kollinzas Jan Kovarick Michael Kowalski John Kurth Dale Kutyna Julie Lachance Mitchell Lacy Geoffrey Lafayette Laura Lally Christopher Langley Kathleen Lanigan Mark Lanzotti Jacquelin Leclere Suzanne Lee Leslie Leland E. Leonard Paula Levesque Keith Lewis Deborah Lindsay Mary Linkous Phillip Logiudice Linda Lopes Lori Lowe Devvie Lowery Jane Luce John Lueker Karen Lunceford Kathy Lanigan smiles at the camera. Freshmen Class 311 Steve Lustig Diane Luttrell Scott MacLaughlin Mason Maddox Betty Maley Martin Mann Monica Manning Paul Maraghy Jeffrey Markham Keith Markham William Marshall Kristi Marston William Matsterson Russell Matthews Gregory Maurer Jean McArdle Some Students do study at the library. Marisa McCarthy Eileen McClure Kevin McCoart Lea McCollum Richard McConnell Lorraine McDonell Robert McDonnell Bettina McGimsey Kathleen McGinty Shannon McGinty Robin McIntyre Deborah McKie Angela McKillop William Meeker Anne Milbank Cathy Milbourn David Miller Steven Miller Theodore Minko Stephen Minton Debbie Monaco 312 Freshmen Class Stephanie Montavon Scott Morris Brian Mulvaney William Niedringhaus Micael O ' Dell Theresa O’Sullivan Timothy Parker Stacy Moren Daniel Morse Carey Needham Mary Nonnemacker John O ' Donnell Laura Otero Eugene Pasierb Julie Morgan Ken Mullen John Nelson Perry Oaks Eric Ohlzen Brian Paige Cynthia Pavell Robert Morgan Carol Muller Zung Nguyen Maureen O’Bryan Thomas O’Keefe Debra Pancoast Sidney Peck Kristina Omundson Carol Panella Kelly Peltz Donna Osgood Daphne Pappas Shena Penn Mary O ' Sullivan Jonathan Parker Lawonna Penning Freshmen Class 313 Michael Perez Scott Phillips Jeffrey Platenberg Alice Poore John Pratt Carol Quarto Kristin Ranney Donna Peterson Anna Pieri Eric Pleshko Dana Porter Adam Pressman Christopher Quinn Ronald Ray David Phillips Jack Pieri John Poirier Dornnel Pratt David Preston Randall Rabung Cynthia Rebein Michele Pruitt Tara Raines Lee Reeder Juan Puccio Lynne Rainville Mark Rehder Patrick Putman Paul Raisig Lenny Reiber Leslie Quale Rita Rankine Diane Reid 314 Freshmen Class (ltdl y-M-1 James Schaffert Mark Schiffner Christopher Schmitz Maria Schnack Joseph Schoen Laurence Schuh Debra Schulle Christopher Scott Larry Seibold Craig Sellaro Laura Semeta Arthur Serody Allen Seesions Meryl Shapiro John Sharpies Phil Shepard Lisa Remick Susan Revell Margaret Richard Ann Richardson Brett Richardson Allen Richeson James Ricketts Melissa Rickman Ronald Rickwald Kathryn Rietman John Riscassi John Roberts Brenda Robinson Barbara Roj Nancy Romanczuk Susan Rose Craig Rosenthal Mark Rowley Derek Sanders Christine Sands Warren Sanford Nothing like a good stretch after a nap. Freshmen Class 315 Julie Shepherd John Sheridan Brian Shields Lori Shimabukuro Joan Siewert Kelli Singleterry Scott Slaven Conrak Sloan Michael Smardak Natalie Smidt David Smith Maureen Smith Nellie Smith Randal Smith Reed Southmayd Carole Spadafore Jennifer Spalding Richard Spero Robert Spessert Raine Spurlock Charles Stafford Steven Steiner Jane Stevens Jeffrey Stevens Pamela Stevens Salena Stevenson Brian Stewart Mary Stipo Michael Stjean Richard Stockhausen Cheryl Stoeckert Fisher Stolz Scott Strobel Katherine Strong Buffy Dillon and Kathy Doss disscuss an assignment. 316 Freshmen Class Isabell Sufin-Suliga Edward Tonge Lisa Tucci Catherine Vanderhoof Thomas Virnston Elizabeth Waldron Karen Warburton Hans Tallis Richard Townes Susan Turkekul Terri Vanmeter Lawrence Viskochil Steven Walker Bruce Waskowicz Chris Tarantino Diane Trahan John Tyers Mary Verna Rahna Volkhardt Elizabeth Walter Daryl Watson Suzanne Taylor John Teague Cynthia Thomas Thomas Thomas T. Tuyet Glenn Tremain Elsie Tryon Julie Trzicak Michael Utz Alicia Villalon Kelly Waffle Folly Wang Carol Weaver Freshmen Class 317 Elizabeth Weidenmuller Nils Weirrick Deborah White Lynne White Laura Whitesel Scott Williams Richard Willis William Wiltsie Lisa Winter Hunter Woodall Daniel Young James Young Martha Young Tracy Young Steven Zak Kristine Zapata Mark Zeigler Diane Zimmerman Late Pictures Kathryn Farill Freshmen came to support their team at the Sparta Games. Diligent freshman heads for home. 318 Freshmen Class Cheerleaders and Baton Corps welcome freshmen at orientation. Freshman Class 319 FACULTY Struggling each day to teach To make us understand Many hours may have been spent Learning one thing But they never gave up With dedication and A spirit to match the students’ They prepare us for The rest of our life. LOUIS R. VOLRATH PRINCIPAL For the sixth year Principal Louis R. Volrath did an excellent job managing West Springfield through its ups and downs. This year he was faced with many changes in the school’s operation and routine, and handled all the resulting problems smoothly. 322 Faculty ADMINISTRATION Karen Brewer University of S. Florida, B.A. University of Virginia, M.A., Ph.D. Larry Gatlin Harding College, B.S. University of Arkansas, M.A. Assistant Principal Dr. Courtney Jones Lynchburg College, B.A. William and Mary, M.Ed. University of Virginia, Ph.D.Ed. Assistant Principal Douglas McGuire Oklahoma A M Jr. College A.A. Oklahoma State University, B.S., M.S. Joe Dempsey Head Custodian Thomas Martin William and Mary College, B.S. Western Carolina University, M.A. in Ed. Administrative Aide Mary Conger Cafeteria Manager Doris Hart Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Medical College of Virginia, R.N. Public Health Nurse, 12 years. Faculty 323 Jacque Morris Middlebury College, B.A. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Librarian Mary Means Middlebury College, B.A. Assistant Librarian Doris Beasley Charleston School of Commerce Mason School of Music Library Secretary ADMINISTRATION You want to what?” Jane Razeghi Ohio State, B.A. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Special Ed. Sponsor — Debate Team Department Chairman Patricia Sheppard Finance Secretary Jeanette Colby ' s ' n Evelyn O’Neil Ahh! 100 proof water! 324 Faculty GUIDANCE Clinnie Redick St. Mary ' s University, B.A. Southern Baptist Theological Earl Layne Seminary, M.R.E. West Virginia, A.B., M.A. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Charles Montgomery Douglas Jennings University of South Carolina, U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. George Washington University, M.A. George Keim Merle Carpenter McPhereson College, B.S. Mars Hill College Kansas State College, M.S. West Hampton College, B.A. Director of Guidance George Washington University “A Flasher!” Judith Urso lack Weiss West Virginia University, Philadelphia College of B.S. Textiles and Science, B.A. M.A. Villanova University, M.A. “May I help you?” Faculty 325 SECRETARIES Gloria Bodine University of Minnesota Guidance Educational Secretary Virginia Carter Guidance Secretary Charlene Greener Betty Holowinski University of Missouri, B.S. Assistant Finance Secretary Secretary Evelyn Uhrich Nebraska College of Commerce Principal ' s Administrative Secretary Betty Yamamoto Special Assignments Secretary What’s your excuse?” 326 Faculty ART HOME ECONOMICS MUSIC Janet Nelson Iowa State University, B.S. Drake University, M.S. Home Economics Carolyn Ray Mississippi College, B.S. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.R.E. Home Economics Sponsor — Future Homemakers of America Caroline Shaw Gerald White James Wynn University of Tennessee, State Teachers College, B.S. Peabody Conservatory, B.A. B.A. Richmond Professional University of Maryland, American University, M.A. Institute, M.Ed. M.Ed. Orchestra Director Choral Music Director Instrumental Music Director Sponsor — Marching Band, Baton Corps, Flag Corps “I’m usually neat.really!” Martha Foote American University, B.A. Art Sponsor — Art Guild Nancy Powell Madison College, B.A. Art Genevieve Roberts University of Denver, B.F.A. American University, M.A. Art Sponsor — Symposium “Will they ever learn?” Faculty 32 ENGLISH “Hey!!’’ With glue it’s easy. Jewell Alexander Trinity, B.A. Glynn Bates Northwestern State University, B.A. Journalism Ardrena Blake Denise Blake North Carolina A T State Frederick College, B.A. University, B.S. Portsmouth, Va. Faye Bousel Hofstra, B.A. Ann Goldstein University of Texas, B.S. George Washington, M.A. Sue Huff University of Arkansas. B.A. University of Texas, M.A. Donna Krahenbuhl Wisconsin State University B.S. Speech Team Coach Leah Krausz University of Minnesota, M.A. University of S. Dakota, B.A. George Mason University Carolyn Kurylo Mary Washington College, B.A. George Washington University, M.Ed. 328 Faculty ENGLISH Barbara Molin Barbara Long University of Texas, B.A. University of North Carolina, Columbia LIniversity, M.A. B.A. Creative Writing It ' s all in the wrist. Elsie McDowell Mary Washington College, B.S. Sponsor — Drama Club James Oates University of West Virginia Public Speaking I, II Missy Rice College of Our Lady of the Elms, B.A. Harvard University Tufts University Peggy Spaete University of Wisconsin San Diego State Sponsor — Freshman Class Joan Meals Ohio Northern University, B.A. Creta Payne Concord College, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Polly Woodard Faculty 329 Miss Redfield looks over the “cut list.” Mary Jane Clement Virginia Davis Western Maryland College, David Elkins College, B.A. B.A. University of Virginia Indiana University, M.A. George Mason University Latin French I, II Sponsor — Latin Club, Latin Sponsor — Drill Team Honor Society FOREIGN LANGUAGE Lou DeCarlo University of Miami, B.A., M.A. French II, III, IV, V Sponsor — French Honor Society Denise Heller Carol Ann McKim University of Nebraska, B.S. Connecticut College, B.A. German Georgetown University, M.S. French I, III, IV, V Sponsor — French Club Armando Farfan University of Cuzco, B.A., M.Ed. Spanish II, IV, V Elgyn Julca Ellen McQueary University of Virginia, M.Ed. American University, B.A., Spanish M.A. German I, HI. IV 330 Faculty Ronald Pompei Nancy Tucker Kyle Clifton D.C. Teachers College, B.S. The College of William and East Tennessee University, Indiana University, M.A. Mary, B.A. B.S. Spanish I, 11 University of North Carolina, Industrial Arts M.A. Spanish Sponsor — Spanish Honor Society Barbara Sylvia University of Alabama. B.S. Duke University, M.A. Spanish David Alkazin East Carolina University, B.S. Virginia State College, M.Ed. John Gouldin, III V.P.I., B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Electronics Pre-Algebra Drafting FOREIGN LANGUAGE INDUSTRIAL ARTS John Shaw Joe Tilley Fairmont State College, B.A. East Tennessee University, West Virginia University, B.S. M.A. University of Virginia, M.A. Industrial Arts Industrial Arts “Turn around. They want to take your picture.” “I saw you — ha!” Faculty 331 MATHEMATICS Virginia Brasfield University of Montevallo, ' B.S. University of Virginia Introductory Algebra, Algebra I, Functions Marshall Deppe William and Mary, B.A Madison College, M.S. Consumer Math, Trigonometry Functions, Analytical Geometry Calculus Peter Grubmeyer Coe College, B.A. Trigonometry Algebra I, II Edmund Ryder University of Miami, B.S. Geometry, Algebra II Stan Wagenhals U.S. Naval Academy George Washington University Geometry, Trigonometry Functions, Computer Science I Micheal Bullock Edwin Duff The University of the South Bucknell University, B.S. Kansas State Teachers University of Virginia, M.Ed. College, B.A., B.S.E. Algebra I, Geometry Algebra, Geometry Sponsor — Junior Class Nancy Redfearn George Washington University, B.A., M.A. Algebra, Geometry Laura Thomas D.C. Teachers College, B.S. Math, Algebra Gene Worek Youngstown University, B.S. University of Maryland, M.Ed. Geometry, Algebra II — Trig. Probability Statistics “Now you’re gonna get it!” 332 Faculty MATHEMATICS BUSINESS Dianne Yorke Gary Young Lenoir Rhyne College, B.A. Princeton University, B.S.E. Sponsor — W.S. Tri-Hi-Y Stanford University, M.A, Patricia Bares Michigan State University, B.A. Business Law, Typing I Personal Typing, Shorthand Sponsor — Future Business Leaders of America Lucy Bowers Madison College, B.S. in Business Ed. Bookkeeping, Typing I Sue Harris University of North Carolina, ' B.S.S.A. Steno. I, Typing I Larry Hatch Madison College, B.S. George Washington University, M.A. Distributive Education Coordinator Audra Holliday Centreal Normal College, B.A. Indiana University, M.B.A. Cooperative Office, Education Coordinator Steonography II, Office Practice Procedure Arnold Trope V.P.I., B.S., M.Ed. Industrial Cooperative Training Myra White Alfred University, B.S. Steno. I, Typing 1 “Gee, teaching is an easy job.’’ Faculty 333 Marv Flood Iuculum College, B.S. East Tennessee State University, M.A. Assistant Athletic Director Audrey Lewis Head Basketball and Softball University of Michigan, Coach B.S., M.A. Pete Gallagher West Chester State, B.S. I.V. Football Coach J.V. Wrestling Coach Bill Lovell Concord College, B.E. University of Virginia, M.E. Golf Coach, J.V. Sponsor — Varsity Club Jim Jensen Jane Mayo George Washington California State University University, B.S., M.A. at Los Angeles, B.A. Head Football Coach Asst. Track Coach Sue Redfield Madison College, B.S. James Warren West Virginia University, B.S.M.S. Driver Education PHYSICAL EDUCATION “How do I love thee . . .?” “Bald lightning?” 334 Faculty SCIENCE “Oh come on, not another picture.” “Lovely . . . but what is it?” )oe Barnes Pfeiffer College, B.S. George Washington University, M.A. Biology Jack Dorminy West Virginia University, B.S., M.A. Biology I. II Sponsor — Senior Class International Turtles Elvira Euler Sue Langley University of Pittsburgh, B.S. Cumberland College, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. George Mason University, Planetarium Director M.S. Sponsor — Astronomy Club Biology Sponsor — Cheerleading Katherine Barret Madison College, B.S. Southwestern Seminary, M.R.E. University of North Carolina, M.A.T. Biology Edythe Durie Marshall University, A.B. University of Pennsylvania M.S. Chemistry I, II Department Chairman James Humphrey Colorado State University, B.S. M.Ed. Earth Science Stuart MacCaffray Northeastern University, B.S., Ch.E. University of Pittsburgh, M.S. (Pet. Eng.) Faculty 335 SOCIAL STUDIES Bill Burkett lames Coverstone Raymond Czarnik Emony and Henry College, Centralia Jr. College. A.A. DePaul University, Ph.B, B.A. Southern Illinois University, Niagara University, M.A. University of Virginia, M.Ed. B.S. U.S. Government, Sociology U.S. History, Sociology U.S. Government Psychology Sponsor — Fellowship of Olympian Yearbook Advisor Christian Athletes Are you still here? Mary Davenport Fitchburg State, B.S. American University, M.Ed, World History, World Geography Victor Kelbaugh Marshall University B.A., M.S. U.S. History, World Geography Sponsor — International Relations Club Joyce Hylton Mary Washington College, B.A. World Geography David Knudson Miami University, B.S. World History, U.S. Government “Don’t tear that page out of your grammar book.” 336 Faculty SOCIAL STUDIES “Run that one by me again.” Gourmet foods? Mr. White at work with a few of his choral students. Willis Scudder Louisiana State University, B.A. American University. M.A. U.S. Government Ron Tugwell Elon College, B.A. V.P.I., M.A. Baseball Coach Richard Loritsch Ohio State University, B.S. George Washington University, M.A. World Geography Robert McKenney Charles Payne Chester Schultz Mars Hill College, A.A. San Francisco State University of Maryland, B.S. University of Richmond, University, B.A. George Washington B.A. University of Maryland, M.A. University, M.A. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Government, History U.S. Government, History U.S. History Department Chairman Sponsor — Model United Nations William Yurochko Georgetown University, B.S.F.S. Boston University, M.Ed. U.S. Government Faculty 337 M -w Wf ' i ' : •• . . 3 wka£J -. « . ' 5 sN ' i ) ,! -u -■,.. 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Phone 451-7405 Serving Lunch and Dinner (seven days a week) THE SPARTAN BOOSTER CLUB IN SUPPORT OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 76 ADVERTISEMENTS 347 A M Advertisements 340 Marching Band 71 Art Guild 159 Math Team 179 A Capella Choir 157 Model United Nations 176 Astronomy B 178 Morning Announcers N 152 Baseball National Honor Society 160 Varsity 129 National Junior Honor Society 161 J.v. 132 National Merit Scholars 213 Basketball O Varsity 103 Olympian 187 J.v. 108 Oracle 192 Freshman 110 Orchestra 156 Girls Varsity 97 P Girls J.V. 101 Prologue 6 Baton Corps 66 S Bicentennial 200 Sadie Hawkins 28 C SAE 180 Cheerleading Science and Engineering 178 Varsity 62 Science Fair 54 J.v. 64 Score Board 144 Freshman 65 SEA 180 Chess Club 177 Senior Class 220 COE 173 Senior Class Play 214 Concert Band 154 Senior Class Officers 212 Conflict Simulations 177 “S.ki United” Ski Club 179 Cross Country 88 Soccer D Varsity 133 DECA 172 J.v. 136 Debate Team 175 Softball 125 Donkey Basketball 43 Sophomore Class 286 Diving 96 Sophomore Class Officers 284 Drill Team 68 Spaghetti Dinner 217 E Spanish Club 171 Epilogue 349 Spanish Honor Society 171 F Sparta Court 36 Faculty 322 Sparta Week 31 FCA 167 Spartan Tri-hi-y 164 FHA 166 Speech Team 175 Flag Corps 67 Spring Play 51 Football Stage Band 154 Varsity 74 Stage Crew 159 J.v. 80 Story Theatre 40 Freshman 82 Student Aides 153 French Club 168 Student Government Officers 148 Freshman Class 304 Student Government Cabinet 149 Freshman Class Officers 302 SAC 44 G PSAB 151 German Club 169 SRB 150 German Honor Society 169 Sweetheart Court 48 Girls Chorus 156 Sweetheart Dance 44 Golf 137 Swim Team 94 Gymnastics 114 Symphonic Band 155 H Symposium 184 Hockey T Varsity 84 Table of Contents 2 J.v. 86 Tennage Republicans 183 Homecoming Dance 34 Tennis I Boys 124 International Dinner 53 Girls 90 IRC 176 J.v. 93 Internation Turtles Society 183 Thespians 157 It’s Academic 174 Top Ten 213 ICT 173 Track J Winter 112 lunior Class 264 Girls 139 Junior Class Officers K 262 Spring W 141 Key Club Keyettes 163 162 W.S. Tri-Hi-Y W.S. Hi-Y 164 165 L Wrestling Varsity 116 Latin Club 170 J.V. 120 Latin Honor Society 170 Freshman 119 GENERAL INDEX 348 Who do you think you are? 349 350 Epilogue It’s existing together but yet separate — uncaring and indifferent . . . apathy. Epilogue 351 But the life that school provides the dances 352 Epilogue the good times that each of us experience Epilogue 353 354 Epilogue • J jJg ssijp Wml JM il |� a 1 Mm. IJBj SHR j R Oil Ht8� 1 ' ” m ' ■ ' mflljwjh vi i IHmR- 1 j iTfT ' ' , ifl 2g 1 Ir- 8 H I K ;: i 1 1S1H| ■« aw8||M � ' v it 1 Y i i S] • Winston-Solcm HUNTER PUBLISHING COMPANY • North Carolina JOHN G PERRY, Regionol Soles Manoger Saluda, Virginio JIM ELLIS, Representative ; I r u ■ig Jy h L t 1 ! IV , I ' 1 r