Westfield High School - Weather Vane Yearbook (Westfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 328 of the 1979 volume:

Reflections from 7979 Weather Vane Westfield Senior High School 550 Dorian Road Westfield, New Jersey Editor-in-Chief Editorial Staff Jennifer Carlson Jayne Cannon Managing Editor , Melissa Devalon Margaret Orta ya er(e Ho Advisors Frank X. Scott Margaret Bjerklie Jay Kotliar Lisa Libonati Fiona MacAskill Robert Meyer William Odenkirk Kathy Weaver James Winters 3 The SEVENTIES...a decade of assimilation ... the nation was involved in peacemaking and pardoning... celebration, liberation, and inflation . . . closer to home, we became concerned about political and ecological affairs... conservative yet casual fashions became our style of dress . . .our interest in physical fitness swelled . . . disco overcame the folk-rock sound of the sixties. . . and we rose to the challenges of primary and secondary school ... let’s look back . . . i 4 8 Education ... a major influence on our lives . . . elementary school: the beginning of our intellectual stimulation ... we attempted to master the three R’s . . . the mid-seventies: junior high ... we changed teachers, classes and thoughts ... increased amounts of independence and independent work . . . gradually, we received added personal responsibilities ... at last, we entered our high school years . . . and envisioned higher goals . . . 9 10 11 WHS ... a diverse student body . . . providing outlets for expression: academic, extracurricular and personal ... we prepared for college and trained for vocations ... we pursued goals under the guidance of a concerned faculty ... we stretched our social wings, made new acquaintances and cemented old friendships . . . most importantly, we realized our worth as individuals . . . indeed, as we pause to reflect, these past three years-from the smallest insight to the overall kaleidoscopic view-have truly been a mirror of ourselves .. . 12 14 FACUL TYFACUL YFACUL TYFACUL CUL TYFACUL TYFACUL TYFACUL TYFACUL TYFACUL [CUL TYFACUL TYFACULTYFACULTYFACUL TYFACUL Lawrence F. Greene Howard Tomlinson Coping with daily problems . . . master schedules, faculty assignments .. . declining enrollment . .. studying the possibility of becoming a four year high school . . . Rise and shine on this beautiful morning and proudly salute the flag . . . dead battery club . . . striking situations . . . come to life .. . school regulations . . . absentee notes and more absentee notes . . . broken clocks forever and . . . cafeteria patrol . . . sermons and assistance . . . three cuts and you’re out . . . classroom observations ... coordinating activities with the P. T. A. .. . bi-monthly messages to parents . . . holding the structure together . . . maintaining a civilized approach to education . . . reading for a more solid future . . . and final evaluations ... Joseph Muzas 18 Margaret K. Rhein Joseph Bchot Schedule conflicts ... scholarships ... SAT’s, ACH’s . . . college visitors . . . Please include along with your transcripts a stamped legal size envelope . . . vocational training . . . financial aid forms . . . I'm sorry, there’s no more room in this course . . . secondary school reports . . . teacher recommendations ... cut slips . . . early action and decision . . . coordinating programs with Union County Vo Tcch . . . group guidance sessions . . . College and Career Nights . . . You don’t want to know you class rank! . . . the storehouse of permanent records . . . Have you dropped in at our Career and College Center in room 124? . . . Our CEEB number is 31 1-585 ... 100% graduation??!! ... Kuder Preference test . . . long lines . . . pink slips . . . guiding students in shaping their future . . . Vincent F. Washville Isabel Dukes Ezola Adams Cl Evelyn Maloney Charles Gantner Business Education Anthony Berardo Catherine Chance Those funny, wiggly lines called shorthand . . . blank keys for starters . . . debugging those programs for Data Processing .. . “now, find the average of each worker's wages” ... “Drop those vowels!!” . . . improving from 40 words per minute to 80 words per minute . . . computer time . . . fff jjj . . . learning the fundamentals of the business office . . . discovering the how’s and why’s of the backbone of today's industries . . . the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog . . . our future executives . .. the constant clicking of keys and ringing of bells . . . computers-the future’s working force . . . Fred Zakulak Marilyn Gray Anthony Fotiu Walta McLennand Eugene Ehrlich 21 00 Leona Jensen Donna Hornish Simple arithmetic . . . null sets . . . quotients . . . intersection and unions . . . associative property . . . logic statements . . . absolute values . . . p, q . . . indirect proofs . . . inequalities . . . similar and congruent triangles . . . graphing . . . corollar ies and postulates . . . tangents . . . spheres and cylinders . . . trial and error . . . quadratic equations . . . Pythagorean theorem . . . word problems . . . conic sections. . . logarithms . .. synthetic division . . . complex and imaginary numbers . . . sin(x) . . . trigonometric identities . . . polar coordinates . . . random number generators . . . nested loops . . . undefined variables .. . bad input retype from item 1 ... game theory . . . standard deviations . . . Bayes Theorem . . . deck of cards and dice . . . interpolation . . . matrices and determinants ... mathematical induction . . . limits . . . deleted neighborhoods . . . deltas and epsilons . . . theorem 171.7 . . . minimum maximum problems . . . Kathleen Stephens Leslie Jacobsen Helen Coe 22 mm Karen Citrin Frances Trees jean Russo Dona Panagos Richard Gelfand William Horvath Patricia Wheeler Peter Schweikhardt Margaret Bjerklie Anthony Quagliano Andrew Hyers George Kapner 24 Science Gregory Bremus Hypothesis, experimentation, failure, hypothesis .. . a compound? .. . Eureka, I have created life!” ... moles and other creatures . . . californium nite-rate . . . more bounce to the ounce” .. . fudging data . . . 100% experimental error!!! ... Spartina Alterna Flora and Phragmites . . . watch the ripple tank!!1” splash!!!. . . anyone for some aspirin? nylon? soap?” . . . The Great Swamp . . . digging behind the armory . .. evolution: the ascent of Man . .. erosion, pollution: descent of Man . . . the sweet smell of formaldehyde . . . breeding the ultimate fly ... playing with slinkies . . . tedious lab drawings . . . balancing equations . . . the ever-dependablc calculator, slide rule, and father . . . 6.02 x 1023 ... the quick lab lunch rush . . . cumulative cumulonimbus .. . Chem II Friday afternoon labs!! ... Walter Payne Linda Pastir David Stoneback Dorothea Hoffman Lawrence Rodcs Josephine Gilbert Perry Coultas Philip Sealzo Robert Brewster Roberta Kresch john Elder Barbara Marotti Leland Goslin Richard Gange Mark Pastir Karen Goller Teresa Whitehead Mary Learish Kevin Keane English Frank X. Scott Papers ... and more papers: analytical, critical research, and personal ... three genre approach ... HAMLET, THE SCARLET LETTER, THE BELL JAR, THE GREAT GATSBY . . . Emerson Thoreau-The Search for an American Identity . . . ET TU BRUTE! ... FOCUS ON MAN: THE RENAISSANCE . .. communication through multi-media development, oral interpretations, symbolic expressions . . . comprehensions, antonyms, analogies. . . film as a creative art . . . creative writing and publications . . . Check your style manual . . . vigorous writing . . . dynamic diction . . . grand grammar .. . trips on the Moors, to Stonehenge, to West Egg, to Devon Prep, to Cyprus, to Scandinavia with 29 pilgrims . . . focusing goals: striving to realize one's potential for cultural enrichment. . . Carol Nolde Anne King Brenda Flahault It . Milton Luxemburg Robert Eyre Lois Hopkins James Flynn Walter A. Bischak Thomas Ryan Foreign Languages Ottilie Disbrow Suzanne jacobus Exploring different cultures and customs . . . Repeat after me” . . . “Latin is not dead!” . . . oral exams . . . come stai? . . . “but there are a few exceptions” . . . Gesundheit! ... “banana!” . . . THE DIVINE COMEDY by Dante . . . Goethe, Schiller, Lessing . . . LE PETIT PRINCE . . . LES MISERABLES ... the subjunctive . . . que pasa?” . . . Virgil’s AENEID . .-. can-can . . . tango . . . present tense, future tense, makes no sense . . . anyone for the tarantella? . . . LA REVISION ET LE THEME . . . Don Quixote . . . ablative absolute? . . . alpha, beta, gamma . . . “bobos!”... round your lips” . . . participles . . . “conjugate the verb meaning 'to be’ ”... “no, that’s a fifth declension noun” . . . “la tarea por la manana” . . . Madelyn Tochka Thomas LaCosta john Sea far i a 32 «fr Gloria Vicedomini Linda Clark Barry judd Anthony Frinzi Robert Roth Lynn Ziobro Improving the health, sportsmanship and athletic skills of youth . . . teams four and five will play on field next to the parking lot ... folk dance, specdball! . .. Get in your squads! . . . power volleyball . . . Don’t shoot 'till I’m behind the line! . . . Unprepared? Zero .. . Seniors have first choice, sophomores—well, whatever is left over . . . advance, advance, lunge! ... no cut-offs please .. . Someone stole your lock? ... the choices for the first half are . . . smoking is contagious . . . mixed touch football ... 5 minutes to change ... no it’s not time to go in yet ... no spikes! . . . Everything has to be put away before you go! . . . concentrate on your breathing . . . John Lay Gary Kehler Katherine Luckey Victoria Melosi 34 Pr� t Ar | Joseph Soviero Vickie Orr Richard Zimmer Greg Gorski Carolyn Donner Joseph Nisivoccia 35 Social Studies Exploring the American Character . . . Indian calls and yoga . . . “You will be held liable for reading three law pamphlets a week . . . Dangerous Parallels ... ERA Amendment . . . discovering and attempting to solve Current American Problems . . . learning how people interact in a society . . . Renaissance man . . . tracing the roots of black culture . . . Gross National Product . . . The Age of Enlightenment . . . divine rights of kings . . . campaigning . . . check READER’S GUIDE ” . . . outlines and notes . . . Boston Tea Party . . . Critical Thinking . . . Vietnam . . . prison reform . . . basics of the American economy . . . Machiavellian philosophy . . . This court is now in session . . . mock trial . . . neuroses and psychoses . . . Bill of Rights ... to understand the world in which we live . . . Samuel Jones Anthony Lazzaro Walter Jackson Robert Adriance Dennis Spaulding James Geoghegan Douglas Considine Karen Stark David Cilo Maria Schmidt Lantis William Hedden Rorflan° 38 Diane Chaky Industrial Arts “We arc going to start the year with” . . . “lines . . . shapes ... “remember, spark plugs must always be dry before . . . “using complimentary colors . . . exhaust pipes. .. . arpeggios . . . stage props . . . appreciation of things around you . . . talent ... mark time ... “check your tension” .. . souffle . .. “lights, camera” . . . afghans and applique .. . rehearsal every day next week . .. making a new car out of an old one . . . easy on the cymbals . . . remember, Betty Crocker had to start somewhere . . . deep breath . .. improvization . . . sing .. . art show bound . . . woodwinds, brass strings, and percussion . . . aviation snips . . . endless outlets for creative talent . . . Myra G. Lazar William Kocur Anton Durner 39 Supportive Services Help whenever needed . .. individualized help academically and socially ... language tapes . . . physicals for athletics ... the library alarm reveals the culprits . . . helping students retreat from pressing the panic button before test time . . . we don’t have this material . . . have you tried the public library? . . . Union College? . . . Plainfield?” .. . students grasping that one confusing geometry proof . . . you want a medical excuse? ... for a hang-nail?” . . . wailing lines for assistance . . . that special help, from everyday school concepts to finding that book on the Russian Revolution . . . We’ll have to call your mother” ... ice packs . . . that personal touch . . . research books . . . support . . . Robert Mintz 40 William Lee Margaret Klick WcMliclJ i % i Anne Nichols Dawn Ganss Lila Kirkwood Helen Aagre Maxine Conk Secretaries 42 Edith Harrington Rita Sharkey Custodians and Cafeteria Staff Milan Tomic William Chenard Joseph Junio Leonardo Longo 43 Beatrice Lemke STUDENTLIFEST STUDENTLIFESTI 'y5 '.'.v mm VENTLIFESTUDENTUFESTUDENTLIFESTUDENTLIFESTUDEh pENTLIFESTUDENTUFESTUDENTUFESTUDENTUFESTUDEt Bzzzzzzz . . . “oh where’s the button on that alarm clock? . . . Monday mornings ... “it can’t be time to wake up yet, it’s still pilch black out . . . attempting to get up and out of the house in only ten minutes . . . checking the time . . . one minute to eat breakfast . . . “where's my coat?” . . . radio says 95 percent humidity . . . feels like 100 percent . . . marching through leaves in the fall, slipping in the winter, dilly-dallying in the spring, sweating in the summer . . . trying to conquer the traffic around the circle . . . “today must be my lucky day, I found a parking space!” . . . walking into the door . . . “sigh” . . . stumbling down the dreary halls . . . fumbling mechanically at the dial . . . another day at WHS begins . . . Mitch Becker secretly looks around before jumping the jeep and taking off for Canada. As the sun rises on a new Blue Devil morning, Mark Nichols catches up on the news of the day. What do you mean we're in Kenilworth?” Amy Griggs get lost on their way to WHS. When Mr. Jackson (Wally to you) teaches his Nations class about the Cold War, he gets carried away. The Daily Trek Escape gleaming in her eyes, Bonnie Bell looks forward to an extended weekend. The last minute hesitation before taking the last immutable step through those iron doors of doom—but let’s be optimistic . . . By bike, by foot, by car. and bus-come one, come all.” Students have numerous ways to come and enjoy the rich educational experience at Westfield. 47 Time Passages The latest in school furniture”. Westfield leads the country in innovative educational furnishings. The roads are not safe when signs like this are up in the halls. My research paper! Beth Larner digs out her locker to find her 32 page report for Mr. Cherewich. What do you mean I have to rewrite two hundred note cards in alphabetical order?!! Bev Ulbrich is astonished by Mrs. Goller's request. Macho, macho men. Male pinups are frequently seen taped in lockers to keep the women of WHS alive. 48 Here he comes! Here he comes! Tina Rainville and Diane von Roesgen awaken Audrey Hoogstein as the most popular junior boy struts toward them. Silence reigns . .. the clocks tick slowly . . . teachers watch their stations, move people along, keep them quiet ... an occasional administrator strolls by ... suddenly, from everywhere, bells ring .. . 2,000 students pile into the halls to the tunc of the four-minute warning . .. hallway traffic .. . wallpapered lockers ... distracted by the romancers ... cheap rides in the elevator. . . slamming lockers . .. forgotten combinations . .. friends chatting .. . inside gossip .. . sophomores lost .. . seniors missing . .. birthday balloons .. . bridges of crepe paper . . . couples strolling . . . tape recorders playing .. . the bells ring again .. . the halls clear suddenly . . . latecomers rush to class . . . another 40 minutes of silence ... You’re darn right!’' % The impenetrable locker stands majestically having withstood the frustrated kicks, punches, and screams of “early start” students. 49 Forty minutes of mental application ... “what time does this period end?” .. . taking notes . . . tests, quizzes, essays, and more tests . . . the wonderful feeling when suddenly everything becomes clear and easy . . . (funny how I never gel that feeling!) ... I didn't gel that problem” .. . last minute studying while the tests are being dealt out . . . two minutes left-just enough time to start the next chapter” . . . falling asleep for three seconds and missing two centuries of history . . . any questions on the homework?” ... I didn't know we had a paper due today!” .. . five tests all on one day? . . . learning about the world and broadening the horizons of the WHS student . . . Seniors can be easily picked out ... they’re trying to look And today’s only Monday!!!! like they’re interested. Laura MaLanc finally finds out that life in a 7:30 science class isn’t a bowl of zinc. Bored? Lonely? Depressed? Mr. Bishack will guide to a deep understanding of human philosophy thro, literature. Seniors Bruce Barron and Kevin Bun’, pose for a before and after” shot. 50 A Touch of Class “What's so funny? A sophomore girl believes dissecting a cow’s eyeball can be fun. KILL—HVERS; SAVE-JOHN.” John Gray programs the computer in frustration. And they said this course was easy! Mr. Adriance adds a spark to social studies with a little soft shoe. The Creative Touch Deep in his work, Jim Tyler consiructs an architectur.il masterpiece. Elementary, my dear Watson. In his suave debonair fashion, Mr. Durncr performs another electronic miracle. “Mmmmmmm good! An auto student stirs Cream of Oil in his engine. The artists' studio: that special private place where a creative elec tricity flows into bursts of colors and emotions—pure undiluted art, “It's got me! Quick, feed it a board-feed it a board!’ The machinery in shop often bites the hand that tceds it. I think there is a mistake in this pattern-there are three sleeves.” Gwen Purvis can’t believe her eyes. a UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE I - ‘Student art work.” Maybe one day one of these talented artists will smash a can and sell it for When we’re together, sparks fly.” A metals student gives a Five Thousand. different kind of visual demonstration than his friend expected. Letting artistic talents take over . . . blown-out engines . . . starting with a piece of wool and turning out a tailored suit . .. electronics lab . . . handmade tools . . . discovering the hidden Michelangelo and Julia Child in you . . . trying to create the third dimension with a two-dimensional canvas . . . designing your dream house .. . baking a gourmet meal .. . printmaking, sculpture, ceramics ... expressing individuality and creative awareness . . . transforming raw lumber into a beautiful inlaid table .. . working together . .. tearing out two stitches for every one put in . . . pride in the finished project . .. making it to the Art Show ... the critics rave . .. “A man’s place is in the kitchen.” Two gourmets practice their skills in making candied apples. Lunch-munchout ... noi this stuff again” . . . unwinding with friends . . . catching up on the latest gossip . . . “smile, your picture is being taken” . . . “let's go out for a butt” .. . “food, glorious food” . . . trying to study for a test next period . .. can I borrow some money?” . . . shrimp rolls and frozen yogurt . . . “hey, I didn’t know you could get McDonald’s food in the cafeteria!” . . . over-salted raisins . . . “Where’s Mr. D?” ... “I can’t, I’m on a diet” .. . rainbow lunches . . . pretzels and mustard . . . Student Council movies ... “I’m not taking up all those trays!” . . . only a few more periods left to go . . . Litter left on tables: the next fascinating subject in a series of in-depth HI’S EYE feature reports. Undercover, editor Jeff Kudlick investigates. While cramming, Mark Osenga lowers his eyes from his usual pursuit of happiness. Make yourselves ai home, girls. Laura Miller and Amy Tahl rest comfortably. One of the many faces of vivacious Florence Wetzel is displayed as Lisa Holland maintains a demure pose. Jon Blutfield, Steven Greene, and Paul Harbaugh demonstrate one of the many pastimes of students at W.H.S. “Man ... I’m lough! ’Tom “Macho Man Buchlcr relaxes with his woman Kathy Heine. Underclassmen often suffer from delusions of grandeur. Relaxation . . . trying to locate a grassy spot in the courtyard . . . what happened to the canopy?” ... the grass is wet . . . guys silting on the windowsills watching . . . smoke faster, we only have four minutes” . . . massive snowball battles . .. cutting out to McDonald’s or Roy Rogers . . . sleeping in the sun . . . secret rendezvous behind the stairs . . . shooting a couple baskets in the gym . . . “let’s go gel a tan” . . . S.L.A.W.fno, not the inedible cafeteria variety) . . . filling the soda machine in the teachers' lounge . . . frisbees announcing the coming of spring . . . being productive by retreating to the library or resource center . . . A Westfield High School student takes a break between classes, 1-9. A six pack to go. Westfield High students frolic” in the sunshine of the courtyai T M just blows my mind. Lori F«i and Betsy fluke engage in uppcrcU men talk.” ‘O.K., alright.” Westfield students have perfected the art of getting a ride home. 1 “Me-get cancer?” Jeff Boyle doesn’t believe what he is hearing. Photographer No. 1 takes picture of photographer no. 2, Robin Hoick, to produce photograph no. 3, this picture. Enjoy the comfortable rooms and facilities at Westfield's favorite vacation spot, the ERC. lust look at those acres of lush greenery-register during any free period-no reservations necessary. Research . . . getting helpful (and needed) aid . . . searching for a quiet place to study . . . listening to tapes and looking at filmstrips . . . make-up tests . . . getting some studying done between the talking . . . trying to work the microfilm readers . . . using the computer to locate the right college . . . assigned readings . . . searching for the book and discovering that it’s been checked out already . . . READER'S GUIDE TO PERIODICAL LITERATURE, NEW YORK TIMES INDEX . . . the card catalog . . . doing math problems to the calculated patter of the computer terminal . . . doing research to the tintinabulation of the alarm system . . . learning outside the classroom . . . “Where do these go?” We have an answer for you, Laura McLane, and by the looks of it, so does Barbara Ronco. Incited by a wave of school vandalism, vigilantes gun down a suspected offender in the MRC. “What do you mean no colleges will accept me?” An irate John Tegen prepares to gjVe the computer a karate chop. 58 This poor boy was concentrating so hard he didn't realize that the 2:45 bell rang an hour ago. “WALDEN is not only a wise and earthy book, but a tangy and tartly humorous one . . Christie Horner demonstrates the WHS way of writing reports-word for word. We took this picture to prove a point, students do study at Westfield High. Thank you—the staff. 59 60 “Prepare lo tire!” Charlotte Moseley loads the catapult as rival physics lab teams go to war. This equation doesn't balance. Sue Fromer tries to balance an equation by weighing samples. Trial and Error An aspiring young chemist struggles to remember the formula for the manufacture of THC while the rest of the class struggles over the regular task of nitrating toluene. . . . So I came backing out carefully like this when all-of-a-sudden this guy came barreling out of nowhere . . Bev Brown uses physics crash carts to demonstrate what happened when she rammed Mr. Bobal’s car in the parking lot. m This solution doesn’t freeze! Rob Meyer and Gary Lucek prove that blood is thicker than water. Now I have to Iced it once or twice a week!” Rochelle Oslick regrets not having cleaned her test lubes after a Friday lab. Can’t you see that amoeba?” A sophomore’s best way of doing a lab is letting the teacher do it. Test tubes . . . Remember your safety glasses” .. . those dreaded double lab periods .. . 130% yield-experimental error? . . . ripple tanks . . . data books ... tedious lab drawings . .. microscopes . . . going rock hunting . . . the old I forgot we had a lab excuse .. . the endless search for EUGLENA ... lab writeups . . . deciphering the procedure in the lab manual . . . field trips . .. significant figures... never finding the EUGLENA . . . no Chem II lab on December 23? . . . getting stuck in the mud at the shore . .. balancing equations . .. playing with slinkies . . . unknowns and more unknowns . . . balances that won’t balance . . . identifying those dissected parts . . . crashing carts .. . the wonderful aroma of formaldehyde . . . the never ending procedure: Repeat until results are consistent” ... experiencing the frustration and ecstacy of the scientist... Sports of all Sorts “Three tuts and yourrrrrrout!” Michael Testa dances to the new Balanchine ballet hit VOLLEYBALL SUITE while an opponent discos under the net. “Don’t watch me, I’m faking it too!” Physical fitness . . . one minute to change before the bell . . . “forgot my sneakers” .. . powdered locker room floors .. . advantages and disadvantages of co-ed gym . . . “do I have volleyball, badminton, or archery?” . . . perspiration plus ... It’s only a game!” . . . “oh yeah” . . . the locker room aromas . . . why do we have to change for archery?” . . . missing locks ... the joy of getting the bull’s eye . . . dirty gym floors . . . “where did my clothes go?” . . . thank God we don’t have to take showers” . . . sneaking out early . . . varsity athletes omitted from gym? . . . the embarrassment of walking down to the universal gym . . . letting out the frustrations built up over the day . . . A brave high school student parries with the stinger of a giant ferocious bee. Gym classes strive to meet individual needs. In the lazy classes, the moves. “I'm tired of being thrown around. A rebellious ball is coaxed down j from the rafters. Build those biceps!” Chris Nelson applies himself to physical maturation. One of the new options in gym this year-standing around with badminton rackets. 63 Signs of the Times Paul Glickman and Fred Kessler wander aimlessly through the hall searching for their missing collars. “I know you have my charm, my looks, my talent, and my dress, but you don't have my locker so get out-a the way.” Announcing the third annual look alike contest! Mary Weingart, |ill Steucrnagel, and Kelly MacDonald try to imitate each other. Blue jeans; in every shape, size, and form, will always be a fundamental part of teen wardrobes. Signs of the times ... the perm tops the fashion look . .. second only to the ANNIE HALL effect . . . I’m shattered” . . . KingTut phenomenon . . . guys in collarless shirts . . . girls in Gunne-Sax outfits .. . male and female in velour . .. the coneheads consume mass quantities. . . nanu . . . nanu” ... disco!... the revival of the Rolling Stones and The Grateful Dead . . . designer jeans wear well . . . Belushi comes alive . . . cowboy gear stalks the hall . . . ROCKY HORROR SHOW at midnight . . . the inevitable question, Who are you?” ... the inevitable answer, “I’m a wild and crazy guy!” .. . Twas the day after the concert and what do we see? All the Billy Joel fans in their Billy Joel T’s! •'Shatter power.” the ruling force of ’78- 79. “What did you say about Neil Young?” Rheta Hansen dares anyone to contest the superiority of her favorite singing star. 65 The shepherd fondly addresses her flock. Westfield makes NBC news! 66 The Ultimate Job Action “O.K. folks—time to switch to plan B.” Calendar says September 7 ... factfinder’s report finally arrives .. . calendar says September 15 . . . teachers vote to strike . . . length of elementary school day? . . . binding arbitration? . . . salary? . . . mixed emotions . . . calendar says September 21 ... phones ring all over Westfield ... “are the teachers on strike?” . . . overwhelming strike vote . . . picket lines form ... no one can believe they did it! . . . line captains lead their picket lines . . . policemen . . . colonial Westfield pays colonial prices” .. . serving of the injunction . . . sense of camaraderie . . . Frank Scott stops bread truck .. . two round-the-clock negotiating sessions . . . Board on second floor, teachers downstairs at the Board of Education building . . . coffee . . . calendar says September 25 .. . last minute ratification . . . it’s all over! . . . let's get back to school . . . Mr. Elder diligently works for a few extra dollars while losing a few during the teachers’ strike. 67 “Boy, am I tired!” Ms. Jacobus discovers striking is hard work. A slice of student life.” Jim Cruikshank earns the bread that keeps Saturday night live. Look Bud, I type at only three rates-slow, slower, and stop. On-the-job training . . . preparation for life after high school . . . practical experience . . . exposures to different careers . . . combining the life of a high school student with the life of a wage earner . . . experience working with people . . . responsibility . . . making the transition from school to career with greater case . . . help with choosing a college or vocational school . . . finding the job that's right for you . . . going out into the real world of business ... the pride of getting the pay check . . . tackling the hardships of the working man . . . helping others . . . 68 4k -� ■ - -A. Sue Rowling sits down on the job. How sweet it is!” Mary Ryan can tell you that 134 ways. What’s going on tonight?” ... “nothing” ... thd Friday night flings ... open house! ... cruising . ..1 my parents are out for the weekend” ... psyched' .. downtown Westfield ... dead ... sophomores head for Ferraro’s and Hills .. . Saturday night (fever) y.. toga parties ... Westfield, the “BIG” movie district ... Turkey Swamp ... coffee houses Concerts at the Garden ... partying ... going to the pibrary, ha!... basketball games and wrestling hatches ... crawling in the bedroom window two pours late ... “can you get the car tonight?” ... pep Rallies ... “the bonfire” ... the trauma of high School romances ... “GROUNDED”... enjoying Shigh school life to its highest extent... Hold the anchovies!” Ferraro’s Pizzeria prepares the many pizzas for the WHS juveniles. 'Burn her!” Westfield students hold a demonstration to pn lostile article in NEW JERSEY MAGAZINE. le Shattered Five shatter a Westfield High School audience, “The guy who put this sign up obviously graduated from Faber College! usual two great box office hits are lined up with a bomb. 1 HEVEN CAN WAIT 2 EVERY WHICH WAY 3 ANIMAL nOUS E ’Slop tickling me!” Mark Landing, the dance man, turns Dorothy with the greatest ease. At the Prom, cameras are snapping busily here Anne Baglcy poses with the waiter who is showing her to her table. Who’s leading whom? Thanks .1 lot girls . . . that's all the pictures we will need, you can go homf now.” 70 Prom Night Last dance, last chance lor romance . . . tonight. Asked to the PROM? . . . the most anticipated evening of your high school life endless searches for just the right dress . .. how am I going to he able to pay for all this?” . . . renting a tux ... ordering the corsage to match her dress . . . “can I have the good car or should I rent a limousine?” .. . dancing lessons before the prom . .. finally, the big night . . . be careful not to slick her with the corsage .. . parents taking hundreds of pictures . . . pre-prom parties ... arriving at the prom .. . lights go out and the music starts . . . the first slow dance ... stepping on toes .. . trying to hustle with a long dress . . . keeping your distance from the girl who’s wearing the same dress .. . dance, dance the night away” . . . my shoes arc killing me!” ... the last dance .. . the wilted flowers . . . the traditional postprom shore exodus ... a memorable experience . .. Meg Sheridan tries a new style in disco dancing. Do the bump . . . Weather Vane Oh, and we thought you invited us to really type up copy!' caught in a candid set-up. Staffers are There will be meetings on Monday and Tuesday ... and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday ... Sfund-ing the yearbooks ... a limited supply of rulers, staffers, and time (dot, dot, dot) smile when you say layout!” ... Jenny???!!... can’t SOMEBODY think of a caption for this picture?” ... deadline countdown . . . sorry, you’re one pica off, do it all over” .. . typing party at Margaret’s house . . . it’s 6:00, do you know where your editors are?” ... the infamous exam deadline ... you want to write copy, don’t you?” .. . juniors plot for supremacy . . . cropping pictures both normal and FXS style . . . turn up the radio!” ... a good time, a good book . .. p ■ Bruce Elliot focuses on unsuspecting students. After two hours of sorting through underclassmen pictures, your eyes would be coming out of their sockets too. Linda Crane and |udy Cauterucci (editors of radio and sports, respectively) combine their fields to enlighten a daily yearbook meeting. Carolyn Feeney has the pictures of all the cute juniors cut out to put in her wallet. '■'■fTfrI Editor Valerie Ho shows she still has a sense of humor as she examines her piled-up work. First Hawaii, then on to the Orient . contemplates embezzling yearbook funds. John Tegen 72 Eyeing a picture that would be perfect in a Student Life layout, Valerie Ho stealthily prepares to snatch it from the hands of an unsuspecting Margaret Orto. Not only is underclassman editor Jim Winters climbing the walls, but approaching deadlines have also induced advanced paranoia. It s Fiona Mac! Underclassmen crowd around tor a glimpse of this high school personality, maybe even an autograph. We made it!!! Gary Turi stares in disbelief as our editor-in-chief condescends to speak to a lowly caption writer. More efficient than a staffer and eats less 100 The mad caption writer strikes again. Underclassman and senior alike live in terror of the poisonous wit that pours from his keys. Hi’s Eye The triumvirate of yellow journalism: I of I Kudlick (incriminating photos), Marianne Stock (celebrity exposes), Barry Jaruzclski (hard-hitting editorials). If it’s school, and there’s Friday, it’s I’s high .. . (Um, HI’S EYE) . . . let’s have a deadline (or is it a party?) . . . in a herry ... I'm miffed ... HI’S EYE depth report on HI’S EYE depth reports... tri-editor tongue twister jarry Baruzelski . . . from soup to nuts . . . you must be ON something . . . HI'S EYE lombpits and armstones, or is it arm tombs and pitstoncs . . . real estate paranoia . . . close and friendly lies with organized crime . . . Uncle Walter steps right into the process every third period with a horizontal and vertical learning experience . .. C’mon Lisa, don’t be glum! Deidre Byrne always looks to the bright side Yes, I have a suggestion . . . over here . . . hello??” Randi as she runs to cheer up Lisa Ellen who is praying that they will make Nathanson struggles to get her point across. deadline. Jeff Kudlick leans over to get the correct vantage point to catch a lunior in the optimum pose. We hale to tell you Mr. Clarkson . . . well, it's your breath . . . 74 A pen, paper, and a bottle of aspirin are all Barry Jaru elski needs as he settles down to meet deadline. On second thought, maybe it's not such a great idea. Barry Rosenberg retracts his plan tor his own weekly column after j stern look from Kevin Kerwin. There’s an extortion ring operating outside Cafeteria A fifth period—do you want to cover it?” Barry aruzelski gives ace reporter Carrie Fein a hot tip. It’s lonely at the top!” Mr. Clarkson often has to make difficult decisions that are unpopular, but necessary. Instead of editing the article, Marianne Stock secretly dreams of herself at the head of a large mass media conglomerate. o o UL_ Presenting the cultivated, cultured, well-read, scholarly, lyrical 1978-79 FOLIO staff. Another day, another headache. Mrs. Clemans sighs and resigns herself to the trials and tribulations ol the Folio advisor. 76 I’d rather be sleeping. Jill Marie Gardiner attempts to daydream and read simultaneously. Words arc the vehicles of expression. Each is its own world; between sunrise and sunset different shades of meaning flicker. A word is a many-leaved packet, its nuances shifting over the ages, or a word erupts suddenly from its times, like a geyser from its boiling source. The poet thrives on words langorous and somber, cordial and forlorn, luxurious and spare. When a writer chooses words to create a mosiac, whether crooked, frenzied, classic, or magnificent, and the mosaic reflects light, this is poetry. A perfect writing sample except for this one small paragraph. Mrs. Clemans and Bari Franzoi edit another Folio submission. We have a poem!” Editor Elisc DeVido happily discovers the latest of their all too infrequent submissions. Golly- The Big Apple! Wait till we tell everyone back home! Exchange students and their hosts wonder at this fast-paced metropolis that doesn’t die after 8 o’clock. O Tannenbaum! O Tannenbaum! Fabian Tjon's smile captures the spirit of WEIHNACHTSZEIT in any language. New worlds, new horizons . . . social gatherings . . . the trip into New York City: visiting the United Nations and other city sights . . . fund raisers . . . Christmas caroling . . . balloon sale in town . . . getting together with other AFS clubs in the area . .. the boutique at Roosevelt organized by the junior Women’s Club . . . the Halloween party . . . sore muscles after a day at the recycling center ... getting the foreign exchange students acquainted with the American way of life ... listening to world travelers reminisce about their adventures . . . selling cider and doughnuts at adult school and WHS functions . . . learning about other countries and customs . . . Our wandering gypsies relurned Don’i worry, the Americans can't understand the train schedule either. American hosts enjoy a trip to the U.N. AFS students and their from their cultural summers to pose for a picture for the paper. A American Field Service “Fromage! Cheese! Mozzarella! Kase!” Even when posing for a picture, the AFS Club retains an international flavor. ‘•You’d better come with me!” Sri Subarta encounters one of the U.N.'s finest . . . I certainly won’t go to college here!” A typical Belgian reaction to ANIMAL HOUSE. The four smiling angels of AFS? Not if theY don 1 sel1 those ornaments soon! 79 Heads ... to the right!” The AFS Club, in their study of world culture, explores Soviet regimen tation. 80 National Honor Society Mr. Quagliano fills his shopp‘d bag with all the neat stuff. For those parents who need a chair and a kid to sit in it, both can be purchased for $ 1.99, plus tax. A meeting of the N.H.S.-the Not at all Humble Society. Induction into the National Honor Society . . . outstanding students chosen for their scholastic, personal and community achievements . . . proud parents and friends suffer through 100 degree heat at the induction dessert . .. electing officers .. . fund-raising for scholarships to deserving members of the club . .. sorting and smashing glass at the recycling center on a cold November day . . . Elm Street field transformed into an attic for the annual flea market . . . service projects: filling the Coke machine and tutoring students in a subject hard for them to grasp ... an involved and rewarding club . . . Nancy LaCorte and Carolyn Feeney shopping tor fleas at the NHS flea market. THE COCA-COLA CURSE, soon to be released by MGM, stars I ill Marie Gardiner as an unsuspecting, mild-mannered student who, her heart set on a Pepsi, wanders into the smoke-filled lair of an atomic mutated soda machine. “Can I interest you in a set of hair curlers?” Jill Marie Gardiner is an aggressive saleswoman. The cream of the crop.” NHS officers Peter Hussey (pres.), Jill Marie Gardiner (V.P.), Sue Feathers (sec.), and Eric Nelson (treas.) pose for a candid picture. International Flavor “Help! | lost my head! The Reign ot Terror strikes WHS. Who said that people came to Saturnalia party only for the food! Westfield Latin Clubbers, like the Romans are not ones to pass up a feast. Really, it will look great when we're finished! German students struggle to f • house for the Kookie Verkauf. wish a gingerbread Festa, fiesta, toga, fete, fest-language clubs party in style . . . diving for candy amidst the remnants of a pinata ... the can-can . . . three chariots racing around the hair-pin turn . .. SCHUH-PLATTER . . . bullfights ... we who are about to die salute you . . . Vive la France . . . the guillotine .. . pizza . . . who’s cooking chicken cacciatore for Italian Night? . .. dancing the tango . . . Latin club musical . . . initiation . . . Tarantella dancers perform at Italian Night at the Garden State Arts Center . . . bottled grapejuicc . . . Tut Strut . . . the chewy, delectable candies of the Germans-gummi bears ... the real-life excitement of gladitorial fights ... the crowds at the Carnival . . . the culmination of the year. .. Who wears short shorts? Rafat Rizk wear short shorts. No wonder Harley Cozewith and Margaret Orto are smiling! But ancient Romans didn’t have watches! Jill Marie Sue Feathers enjoys the benefits of Italian chivalry at its greatest extent. Gardiner forgot to set her watch to R.S.T. (Roman Standard Time). X Step kick, step kick They’re not good enough for A CHORUS Llfvjp , ARE ready for a Shop Rite commercial. . u t ey The worried look on this pinata’s face indicates that it knows its WHS’s own Gary Fred Astaire” Turi docs the Tut Strut by overwhelming request for the entertainment of the Latin Club. Check out those cookies! You'd look like that too it vou'd been in hell tor two thousand years.” A Renaissance quartet waits to greet the audience. Dante . . . Boccacio . . . Chaucer . . . The Grateful Dead? . . . “the color on this slide is bad, Michelangelo DID NOT paint God with a green face.” . . . if he asks for a city, it’s bound to be Florence! . . . art ... art .. . more art . . . if it’s Tuesday this must be music . . . no wonder Adam took the apple, look at those biceps on Eve . . . this book (as usual) was on the Index of Forbidden Books . . . how can a pope have children?” and other stupid questions . . . were any monks in the Renaissance celibate? . . . urbane Keane . . . the Showcase, i.e. mass confusion . . . I won’t wear purple tights! . . . man is the measure of all things . . . Disco Renaissance! Irene Cuseo and Joanne Kaveney demonstrate that the hustle isn’t just a passing fad. Ladies and Gentlemen . . . the Renaissance. |ay Cuoco tersely talks in tights. 84 Key Club A nationwide service organization sponsored by the Kiwanis Club ... involvement of students in community and school projects ... sponsoring a scholarship essay . , . .. The Key Club reacts to Charlie Grillo's driving by displaying advanced whiplash, contest on society s needs ... a walk-a-thon to raise w money for better seating facilities at the Field House ... the reception for teachers at Christmas . .. Wipe ’em out Westfield” and Pin ’em Westfield” buttons . . . donating money to the Day-Care Center .. . providing a useful and beneficial service . .. Here we are. Randi Nathanson shows that the Key Club is always ready to help the community. Teenage Republicans The Teenage Republicans show a friendly reaction to a diplomatic mission sent from the Young Democrats. Active participation in local campaigns . .. members help at Jeff Bell campaign headquarters . . . literature drops . . . washed car windows in supermarket parking Iots-“now that you can see clearly, vote for Bell’ . . . Westfield club attempting to set up a state-wide group ... a busy year . . . promoting the ideals of the Republican party and getting young people interested in political expression Who’s the leader of the party that works for you and me? R-O-N . . . A-L-D . . . R-E-A-G-E-N.” (sung to modified Mickey Mouse Club theme.) 86 Hey what are you doing after the meeting?” I bet you say that to all the girls, Dave Williams. Young Democrats The Young Democrats pose for their mug shots. Support for the Democratic Party . . . helping during the elections . .. literature drops for campaigning candidates and present party politicians . . . working for Bill Bradley . . . voicing concerns about current issues . . . other energy sources as alternatives to nuclear power . . . sending letters to President Carter . . . enthusiasm . . . pride when candidates win the election . . . writing letters to get support for Vietnam orphans . . . political awareness. . . Young Demos anxiously check out election results. “Well, I’ll take this one, and you can have that one, but he doesn't get Arthur Stock corners a possible co-signer only to discover he is a any.” Brint Butchart and Art Stock democratically fight over some pam- photographer. Gotcha! phlets. 87 Awareness Club ‘•Welcome to the Club, you all know why we’re here. My name is Andrea C’mon, Felicia Monroe, he's not that ugly—please stop screaming, and I became aware this year.” Self-awareness ... Roots in America- the Black Perspectives” bulletin board . . . the picnic with an “experienced” chef (Mr. Petix) . . . a party thanks to LAG” . . . Christmas disco . . . celebrations of Black History Week . .. “springing” into spring with a disco . .. “Taking it to the Hilt” the Negro Scholarship Fund Program at the New York Hilton Hotel . . . today the classroom, tomorrow the world Aware women watch while wearily waiting. 88 Civil War “Button that coat, chin out, stomach in, about face!” Mike Cosgrove, James Carden, Mark Solon, and Glen Johansen couldn’t make the Army so they went back and joined the Yanks. James Carden, shot down by his own men, shows the importance of comradeship among fellow soldiers. Yankees ot the 2nd Wisconsin Division discover some Confederates on WHS territory. Reliving life during the Civil War . . . collecting uniforms and weapons of the past . . . demonstrations for the public at national parks . . . marching in parades ... the Second Wisconsin Regiment . . . sleeping, eating, fighting as soldiers of the Civil War did over a century ago . . . wearing original uniforms . .. giving lectures . . . joining other history buffs in the excitement and thrill of reenacting an actual battle . . . talking to history classes . . . living in original campsites . . . experiencing the hardships of the soldier . . . recreating and preserving history . . . 89 M 1 « ■ “You b 4, stop moving around so much. David Buchsbaum is given the task of keeping the spotlight on a very elusive actor. If it’s held in the auditorium, the lighting crew will be there . .. focussing Lekos and Fresnels .. . patching the board . .. teetering atop the A-frame . . . break out the Fig-Newtons... “has the minimum wage gone up yet? . . . “Bruce! . . . putting up with directors, producers, and actors . . . broken phones . . . home of the Marc Farbstein Memorial Garbage Can . . . hanging cables . . . leaving rehearsal an hour after everyone else . . . getting to the cast parties late . . . being left off the program . . . pay jobs . . . unswaying dedication . . . “Techies arc the best! ... The lighting crew is caught in the act of swiping equipment to sell on the black market. How else would the Drama Dept, be able to support all those cast parties? Lighting Crew 90 VVc deny that our photographer was paid to distract Fred Cichowski. The unfortunate accident that followed was NOT our fault! Mission Impossible: Mark Robbins, asked to produce a quadraphonic effect, doesn’t wait for the tape to self-destruct. Audio Visual Crew ‘‘Ready . . . aim . . . fire!” In a violent fantasy Fred Cichowski guns down the Merry Pranksters of the Renaissance Showcase. “Take the Science Hall to the turnpike, hang a right, go down the hill, take the first right onto the Language Expressway ... it’s the third door on the left.” After a busy session video-taping other actors, the audio-visual crew poses for a taste of its own medicine. Cameras . . . technical experience .. . filming productions throughout school . .. learning how to use the complex assortment of equipment... taping educational television programs for use in the classrooms . .. allowing performers to critically observe themselves . . . helping teachers with audio-visual equipment . . . tape recorders, record players, film projectors . .. providing a different facet of education . . . giving important aid to everyone .. . 91 “Ahha!” Dean Roth believes that all he has to do is lift the 10 pound piece and he’ll have the game. ‘Let’s see, the horsies can move . . Wayne Lootbourrow plans an intricate and infallible trap Either this is the 1979 Chess Club or a candid of the most popular sophomore girl. Battle for the monarchs . . . maneuvering pieces skillfully across the 8x8 board . . . “checkmate . . . castling . . . zwischen ug?? . . . tournaments ... eleven budding chess masters vs. one “blind” senior master at the “Y” .. . two proud members emerge victoriously ... en passant . .. challenged by Johnson Regional . .. “your move ... stalemate . .. “pawn takes queen .. . competing at Glassboro State College . . . fool’s mate . . . Sicilian, French, Four Knights defenses . . . Queen’s gambit .. . fianchetto . . . match against North Plainfield . . . eliminations .. . “resign . . . Chess Club “You know, I never noticed the elegant carvings on these pawns.” Scott Stirrup, hard pressed by his opponent’s queen, uses his polished delaying tactics. 92 hAaih Team Bev Ulbrich helpfully points out to Maureen Kane that a point on her pencil will make writing much easier. ••No Pcl1 GRAHAM with an H.” James Graham naively helps Dave Newman forge a check. In a race to the finish, several Math Team members secretly eye a calculator. We caught you Valerie. Very good both of you, but Ed Scharf wins the Catatonic Award. I'm sorry Wayne Loof-bourrow, but you will have to settle for the Comatose Certificate. Inquisitive minds . . . impossible problems ... monthly meets ... “don’t leave any answers blank’’.. . chords, tangents, sines and areas . . . racking one’s brain . .. unit circles ... “this one’s easy’’ ... “if you can’t work it out, just write down 0 or 14” . . . “what did you get for number 4?” .. . Pythagorean theorem . .. results of the latest contest . . . binomial expansion . . . quadratic equations ... “did anyone get all 6?” ... 93 Astronomy Club 'This luminous gaseous nimbus, our sun . . . You mean the moon ISN’T made of green cheese?!” Davie Einhorn, artist and scientific lecturer, enters a phase of romantic impressionism. Star gazing . . . three lone astronomers traveling to the Hayden Planetarium on a cold, blustery day ... observational meetings” . . . peering at the heavens through a telescope . .. setting up equipment on the roof of the school in anticipation of the solar eclipse . . . lectures at Union College . .. venturing into the unknown universe . .. how many suns are there?” .. . recognizing constellations . . . the immense and vast expanse of nothingness ... 94 My theory on quasars is based on a simple generalization of basic theorems of quantum mechanics. Astronomy Club members eagerly listen as Dr. Einhorn expounds his latest theory. Future Physicians Club “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The future physicians plot to wipe out the threat to their prospective practices. Future Physicians ... “I think I’ll be a neurologist” . . . but you need nerves of steel . . . maybe a cardiologist” . . . presently hard working students . . . ‘‘is it all worth it?” . . . keep working hard . .. hey Doc, how hard was it-really!” . . . discovering that babies come from Overlook Hospital . . . deciding what branch of medicine suits you the best . . . if you can survive med school, you can survive anything!” . . . good practice makes a perfect doctor! . . . learning and discovering more about yourself as you try to gaze into the future . . . Take two aspirins and call me in the morning.” Rafat Rizk meets the president of the Future Patients Club. I V 'It’s a miracle . . .” Dr. Boyer, Rafat Rizk and Lorna Boyer witness a happening so amazing that even the Yearbook wouldn't dare to reveal it. 95 Man's greatest asset is the insatiable inquiring mind these ragged Rutherfords will pave the way to our future. “What a bright and cheery group. The Saturday Science students overindulge in learning. Waves are fascinating but what else is nu? Five dollars d'l hear more? 6 dollars what d'l hear for this here fine . . (a sellers’ market.) School on Saturday? . . . what dedication! . . . guest speakers from different fields . . . listening intently to understand what is said . . . taking notes . . . various different visual aids . . . solar cells . . . lead acid batteries . . . trips to a blood bank and to Bell Laboratories . . . computer automation . . . pacemakers. .. educated questions . . . complicated answers ... a round of applause . . . learning about scientists in research and industry . . . I said get lost, I don't care how my socks turn you on. 'Mow does this step go? A new member to the chorus line doesn’t know left from right. Get down! Dancin’! . . . exploring different dance styles . . . shared interest in dance . . . spreading interest to others . . . creativity . . . working on dance techniques . . . exercises . . . routines choreographed by club members . . . ballet, tap, and jazz . . . striving for beauty and physical perfection . . . coordinated costumes and music . . . movement to music . . . having a good time . . . Dnc singular sensation with every little “Stop in the name of love.” Dance Club members ward off their ;tep she takes . . . ardent fans. Dance Club Vocal Music Lori Mullen has ihe sixth period blues while the rest back Bach. Mmmmm . . . from the diaphragm” . .. ec-ay-ah-oh-oo ... sophomore mixed chorus-otherwise known as choir prep . . . did I make it? . . . wake up tenors . . . my tux doesn't fit ... It's not supposed to . . . choraleers . .. did I make it? . . . 7:30 practice? ... I can’t even wake up, much less sing ... a small price to pay for being the best . . . singing for The Old Guard . . . And the Glory . . . singing at the Holiday Program . . . voice recital . . . me? a solo? . . . Dona Nobis Pacem .. . Randy Enders and Elise DcVido culturally stimulate their sophisticatef guest. 98 One ot those Ho-hummm Mondays. Four limes a week they pause to sing ol love and tear and other things. The ultimate expression lies in music. The piano man! Billy Joel eat your heart out. Orchestra Forgetting your part means isolation for a cello in orchestra. Heavenly music resounds at orchestra rehearsals, but we won't harp on it. 100 THE WHOLE THING! Mr. R igno receives the accolades of the audience. When Mr. Ragno begins his sob stories, the orchestra breaks out the violins. Combining the efforts of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion . . . Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Handel, and Ragno . . . now we’ll up the tempo . . . black dresses and tuxedoes .. . it’s not full today, is it? . . . down in the high school dungeons, where musty air flourishes and the melodious strains of the WHS orchestra can be heard . . . cymbals-you’re behind eight measures!!’’ . . . evening rehearsals, onstage practices: preparation for the grand performance . . . won’t anyone have the orchestra party? . . . when all is in tune, orchestra members find satisfaction through personal development and pride in the results . .. 101 The band rallies for yet another charge before their Iasi stand at Oceanside. frw w fttsL i altt Vm u tttt rmmm rrM mnvm T f vmmm li.tf fI ' wm i IBB £ ill ffffU ? nr• JA V_ wr hi Patriotism arouses good marching form: the farther away from the flag, the lower the leg lift. Band members gather around to observe Diane Hynes’ lonely vigil before the changing of the guards. Band members’ tongues water for the ever addictive clarinet. Endless fund raising .. . band means never being able to sleep late . . . “end of off the line” . . . Saturday games, Sunday competitions . . . “don’t look away-he’ll change the drill” . . . morning calisthenics ... “4 count turn to the right ready move” ... we’ve got fruitcakes (in every section) . . . “if something looks or sounds wrong, it has to be the trombones” . . . so Mark, when arc we gonna have a sectional?” . .. better to learn the drill right before the competition, that way it’s fresh in your mind . . “after the game there’ll be a two hour practice” . .. “dress right dress no clarinets RIGHT no your other right!” . . . this is the W. H. S. Marching Band . . . 102 Marching Band The Westfield Marching Band brings music to our ears. Twirlers travel in triplicate! Eric Vondra, King of Swing, is the Boogie Woogic Bugle Boy of Cafeteria B. Tom Rowe, the Lionel Hampton of Westfield Spending Wednesday nights jamming .. High, lets his fingers fly. emulating great jazz artists: Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Chris Dellarso ... a sax section so talented it doesn’t need a lead sax part ... an outstanding trumpet section, as long as Eric is there ... the Swinging Forties Dance ... no standlights (again) ... do we stand at A? consult THE SHEET . .. this is the thirc song I’ve sightread! . . . the jazz Rock Concert . . . blues it, man ... hey Dave, the bari is meant to be seen not heard . . . Mike and Dave, if you’ve beer swimming, why is your hair dry? .. that’s ’cause he plays the flute . . strange noises coming from the tronv bones ... Tom sounds great, too bad He can’t read music ... solo! .. . Jazz Ensemble 104 Winter Guard Together, we will have victory, without togetherness, we have nothing . . . “lift those legs!” . . . how many still need uniforms?” . . . oh Lord, tomorrow’s the competition . . . Spectrum says DO IT, you too Mama Rosa! . . . what is an Ectru? . . . practice every day for 2 weeks . . . “make me smile” . . . nothing could be finer . . . chow, chow, chow ... it goes like this, BANG! . . . harpoon that whale . . . cracked rifles, tattered flags... “I want 150 percent” . . . Stephanie Smith panics as a suicide Scotsman zeros in for the kill. just a flip of the wrist and a blink of the eye arc all Sue Lewis need apply. Cadets of the Romanian army demonstrate Slavic folk dances after discarding their weapons. “I said right face! I! The Westfield Winter Guard forms a unified front. Winter Guard can be seen each Wednesday night doing what comes practically naturally. 105 Ping-Pong Club With the Chinese occupied elsewhere, this daring octet prepares for global ping-pong supremacy. Although temporarily paraly ed in his left hand, Robert Meyer merely switches hands and battles on. Paul Brandstcin flexes his wrist as a pre-game limber exercise. Dan Perach looks on as his ping-pong racket attempts to run the show for him. Smash! . . . “the red light goes on . . . “another nail in the student coffin . . . “loose ball, gentlemen . . . crunch . . . “get another ball John ... “that was a cheap shot . .. au contraire, designed to climb, designed to climb . . . cunning and experience versus youth and vigor ... his mouth never stops . . . “hey, where did you get that soda from!? . . . “don’t worry it’s cold . . . 20-16 . . . pong ... 20-17 .. . ping . . . 20-18 . . . the collar tightens . . . 20-19 . . . g' ing for breath ... the spins ... the shots . . . me rally . . . smash! . . . what a save . . . smash! ... oh ... no .. . game . . . 106 Adventure Club A trailer full of paper; well, maybe half a trailer . . . nothing like McDonald’s after a day of rafting . . . canyons of color, as seen from the Lehigh . . . “who knew they were going to change the street signs on us! ”... a tree full of adventurers . . . searching for the lost moped on a fifty-mile bike hike . . . hot drinks and fried cheese and socks on snow-capped Bear Mountain . . . neverending adventures in the minds of adventurers. . . It s not a Rood idea to give a camper named Moses a ride downstream-hc has a tendency to part the waters. The future urban terrorist club poses for pictures before detonating the only remaining bridge over the Rahway River. 108 Novices in such a competitive sport are a little weak-kneed when confronted by 'the pros.’ Balanced on one leg, Mark Kabakow snags the Frisbee with only one hand (neat trick!). The Ultimate Frisbee Team returns in its second season . . . its opening game WHS 21, Lodi 5 . . . ranked second in New Jersey . . . wow, there arc only 8 teams in New Jersey . . . the big Thanksgiving game: WHS Alumni 22, WHS 15... slosh, slosh, slosh, slosh . . . “who says you can’t play Frisbee in the snow?” . . . “come back to disc!” . . . indoor ultimate Frisbee . . . executing the long pass . . . the long long pass . . . and the long long long pass . . . full extensions . . . one defense . . . throngs of spectators . . . well, at least five or six throngs . . . chance to show off his skill before the cameras. John Cuoco can’t resist a Frisbee Club The 1979 Ultimate Frisbee Team-available for parties and other social engagements Joe Cocola flashes in the alley but the bowlers are indifferent. Either this is the WHS bowling team, or the men in white arc ready to take us away. The Bowling Club revived after twelve years . . . member of the Watchung Bowling Conference . . . varsity and junior varsity levels . . . bowling fourteen matches at Echo Lanes . . . JV finishing in 9th place . . . varsity finishing in 11th ... 11 teams in conference . . . aiming to knock down the ten pins at the other end of the alley . . . strike . . . spare . . . split . . . gutter ball! . . . three games per match . .. starting a new team . . . reaching for higher goals (and scores) next year... Alex Dilorio patiently waits for the pins to fall, unaware that he forgot to throw the ball. 109 Bowling Club Racquetball Club Z-serve . . . cross-court return . . . diving for a drop shot . . . fault . . . cut-spin . . . IRA . . . cut-throat. . . volley . . . three wall serve . . . set-up . . . keep up the volley” . . . roll corner kill . . . throwing a lob . . . flat roll out . . . NRC . . . Voit Rollout Bleu . . . playing off the back wall . . . avoidable hinder . . . long serve . . . USRA . . . Ektclon . . . serving on to the front wall . . . foot fault . . . drive serve . . . ceiling ball . . . straddle ball . . . dead ball . . . missing the ball ... V return . . . Dave Einhorn demonstrates the basic stance for playing the • back court forehand miss. With grace and style, David Einhorn prepares for his coup-dc-gracc shot to finish off his non-existent opponent. Ed Scharf and David Einhorn realize the difficulties of plavine racquet. K racquetball with only one 1 10 Have skis will travel. Tina Rainville and Sylvia Bartok spot the stars at Aspen. Welcome to the 14th annual organizational meeting . . . “can you hear me in back? . . . day trips . . . bright and early (early, anyway) . . . gotta get the old ski legs back ... the boots come off-ecstasy! . . . Mount AscOOtney . . . “the boys will get off first and unload the bus” . . . the ski-off (I'm so nervous) . . . Fleet Street and Thunder Road . . . snowplows to ’copters . . . Meeking’s fireside chats . . . “try your luck” . . . “hit or stick?” . . . tobogganing ... the races-everyonc cheers ... a general good time . . . “are you going to school tomorrow?” . . . all that was left when we found him—we were too late to save him, but look at all his great equipment.” Vertical skiing beats downhill jny day. I’ll just stay here then . . . until I'm saved by a St. Bernard or spring comes.” 1 11 Ski Racing Club Starters . . . skiers ready ... set ... go . . . the sound of the ski racer gliding down the ramp . . . skating through the first few gates . . . tension builds as the 4th, 5th, and 6th gates come up . . . cheering of the spectators . . . speed increasing . . . turns carving . . . anxiety building as the finishing gate comes in sight . . . eyes set and knees rolling, the racer is centered ... 1 second ... 2 seconds . . . the final gate passes . . . muscles relax . . . mind still tense . . . tense until his time is recorded and announced . . . then to do it again . . . but WHS has not only won . . . the racer has conquered his body . .. brought to all the limits . . .this is the true ski racer. . . The WHS Ski Racing Club, alias the Wild Bunch. Paul Schcurrmann slaloms to the finish in relay slalom. (The uphill skiing in the second leg is the hardest.) 112 Class Officers The sax appeals to the senior class. Junior class officers (I. to r.): Carlcton Zaruba, Tres.; Dan Morgan, Pres.; Scott Holmes, Sec.; and Dave Lighthiser, V. P. Sophomore class officers (I. to r.): John Moseley, Pres.; John Jefferson, V. P.; and Harriet Brown, Tres. (Missing-Kathy Bresnaham, Sec.) A rose by any other name still has thorns. Changing the Student Council Constitution to provide for class officers . . . planning class activities . . . carnations and roses on Valentine’s Day . . . “WESTFIELD SHATTERS” buttons . . . senior class trip to Bousquct Mountain . . . rock concert . . . senior class T-shirts . . . raising money . . . discussing privileges . . . promoting class spirit. . . Senior class officers (I. tor.J: Sue Kronick, Pres.; Andrea Romagnano, V. P.; Dot Fitzpatrick, Tres.; and Ruth Reiss, Sec. 113 COMMUNICATION . .. initialing new activities as well as sponsoring traditional activities . . . the successful Student Faculty Administrator Seminar permitting students to voice their opinions in informal discussions with the faculty and administrators . . . SPIRIT WEEK from March 26-30 . . . known for doughnuts as its trademark . . . newsletters . . . reinstating the proposal to elect four junior and four sophomore class officers . . . fourth period in the Council room- too much laughter . . . Student Faculty Switch Day ... the Northern Jersey Blood Center Drive . . . SLAW programs . . . school exchanges . . . coffeehouses . . . Club Day . . . dances . . . Battle of the Sexes . . . improving school life for the student.. . Monroe minds the minutes. Meat loaf II 1 14 Charlie Grille shows the pure joy of male domination in the tug of war The Foodaholics Anonymous Club consumes mas! quantities of food during Club Day. Hey Charlie, can we play at your house after school today?” “You better use my idea or I’ll hold my breath ’til I die!” I don’t trust smiling politicians-thev’re probably plotting to tax milk. I have this list of suggestions for the Student Council, but I’m afraid they’ll send ME some.’’ Students and faculty discuss the complexities and problems of school life. “You wanna run that by me again Stevc?-one more sexist joke and . . Student Council Spirit Week! The Choraleers give a singing cheer to boost the spiritless mass of WHS humanity. The big event of the year. . . Blue and White Day . .. assemblies . . . entertainment . . . T-Shirt and Tie Day . . . fighting the “never ending battle against boredom and restlessness’' . . . movies in the auditorium . . . competitive class events . . . Hat Day . . . breaking the monotony of school life with humorous activities . . . “deck the halls” with class themes . . . listening to the Jazz Ensemble, Choraleers, and Orchestra . . . dressing according to the Wild West, the Psychedelic Sixties, or Circus . . . battling wits against Scotch Plains in the College Bowl . . . the climax of the week: SPIRIT WEEK DANCE .. . “dress to impress” ... a week to remember. . . In Bavaria, der cows arc almost human. The Sophomore Spirit Committee reconstructs the WILD WILD WEST. 1 16 In a Boston Tea Party like demonstration, Jackie Cowles plans to flush today’s rainbow lunch down the plumbing. Hollywood Dave Lighthiser and Jeff Alpert earn big bucks promoting United Artists’ latest release HAIR. 117 “It's a T-shirt . . . it’s a tie . .. no, it’s super spirit!’’ 118 Drama’s two main productions: THE GLASS MENAGERIE and LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE . . . Rep will be January 5, or January 27, or February 1 . . . spotlight out . . . spotlight out” ... I said OUT” . . . CURTAIN! ... I can't call you up and ask for your phone number” . . . blow out your candles, Laura” . . . Laura, if I was your brother, I’d bring home girls to meet you” . . . TRY-OUTS . . . is it O. K. if I read something from my chemistry book?” . . . O. K., just sing 'My Country ’Tis of Thee’ ”... you don’t know that? Uh, how about 'Happy Birthday’?” . . . Look For a Sky of Blue” . . . and, as Tiny Tim said, Podd bless us everyone” . . . the play’s the thing” wherein we’ll catch the spirit of WHS . . . Showing acting versatility. Paul Lauher improvises on the following situation: You are on a blind date with Medusa, what would you do? “You get a whole new perspective on the world! Erik Stromen slants into insanity as Tami Davis grabs at imaginary objects. But little Mary dear, good girls do not go on dates without chaperones and they certainly do not stay out past 9 o'clock!” Pajama parties and pillow fights replace Toga parties as the latest wave at Westfield High. Bug off.” Lemonade in the shade doesn’t appeal to everybody. 120 123 THLETICSA THLETICSA THLETICSA THLETICSA THLETICSA iHLETICSATHLETICSATHLETICSATHLETICSATHLETICSATl Cheerleaders The girls who cheer us through victory and defeat . . . Smile! Pep! Enthusiasm! . . . practise at the field house-8:30 sharp . . . decorating the guys’ lockers . . . “Concentrate on what you’re doing-not the guys. . . . making posters for the halls. . . dressing up cars and parading through town . . . “Louder-Louder!” . . . wandering the halls in shorts and T’s after school ... boostering the school’s spirit at the annual bonfire . . . end-of-season dinners ... halftime ... “Munch out! . . . individuals . . . “Action, Action . . . practising in the halls after school . . . R—O-W-D -I—E, Let’s Get Rowdie .. . new cheering sweaters .. . keep up the good work girls, you help raise our spirits high . . . Five minutes and still holding. WHS cheerleaders dis play willpower in a gravity-defying contest. Varsity football cheerleaders celebrate after successfully tackling their advisor, Miss Weiss. 1978 cheerleaders continue the tradition of the lifc-si?e poster. 126 Frustrated in their attempt to inspire fans to cheer, Westfield cheerleaders resort to cue cards. Simons says... ”, two Westfield cheerleaders display their Simon Sez abilities. Caught in the act of vandalizing the boys’ locker room, cheerleaders smile sheepishly. 127 1st Row (I. to r.) Head Coach G. Kehler, M. Ruth, C. Compton, M. Ciliotta, ). Yatcilla, M. Frega. R. Allen, S. Bodmer, J. Byrne. K. Baldwin, Co-Capts., T. Gilday, J. Tyler, C. Grillo, P. Jackson, F. Murphy, B. Gingerich. 2nd Row (I. to r.) Coach R. Zimmer, T. Hoblitzell, J. Humiston, R. Mondelli, J. Higgins, H. Bourgue, C. Landale, L. Burke, S. Rothrock, R. Elliot, F. Kessler, T. DellaBadia, C. Davis, V. Stevens. N. Desmond! B. Carroll, E. Froden. 3rd Row (I. to r.) Coach D. Cilo, ). Smith, D. Chambliss, D. Cassett, J. McGill, P. Rippe. B. Bowers, J. Clarke, D. Craig, J. Scarpone, J. Bonner, D. Thompson, V. Lucchcsi, J. Maher, T. Jacobson, M. Kennelly, P. Harbough, E. Clowers. 4th Row (I. to r.) Coach B. Brewster, Coach G. Gorski, Coach S. Cherewich, L. Schefcr, G. Hobson, D. Kahn, L. Higgins, D. Moore, J. Kay. B. Harcourt, J. Spoto, ). D'Andrea Trainer, W. Chenard Field Supervisor. July 7 ... Health Club begins . . . and preparation for another great season . . . “Why am I here?” . . . first game, Summit ... a big one ... a nightmare it seems . . . bounce back at Union . . . back on track . . . Big Rival SPFHS . . . bad second half . . . dreaded films . . . “Who wins Nerd Award?” . . . powerful shutouts against Cranford, Nulley and strong Montclair . . . Westfield . . . perennial power of old . . . record number of points at Linden . . . long and tough preparation for undefeated Plainfield . . . Watchung Conference Title at stake . . . everyone is anxious . . . ready to prove our worth . . . Turkey Day arrives . . . largest New jersey crowd in 1978 sees a fired-up Westfield team gain title . . . ending the season with seven wins, two losses, three All-County men, one All-Stater, five All-Metro members and a major title . . . 1978 Westfield Blue Devils football team . . . still a perennial power . . . loaded with class . . . can’t hold all these guys back with one hand!” Ron Allen calls for assistance. 128 Well, are we going to play leap-frog or aren’t wc? WHS football players think over a tough decision. Football Summit Union Elizabeth Scotch Plains Cranford Nutley Monclair Linden Plainfield OPPONENT 6 6 6 11 0 0 0 0 2 John Byrne scans the crowded field for an opening to that golden touchdown line.” ( What would happen if I lifted the ball just as Neil approached?” Tom 'Della Badia ponders an appealing invitation. WHS 2 20 16 7 46 34 27 67 6 129 Neil Desmond sights a UFO (an unidentified female object). OPPONENT Soccer WHS 3 North Plainfield 0 4 Plainfield 2 1 Linden 2 2 Montclair 0 3 Edison Tech. 1 0 St. Joseph’s 0 1 Pingry 4 2 Cranford 0 1 Union 3 1 Clark 0 2 Union Catholic 1 2 Roselle Catholic 0 0 Hillside 0 1 Scotch Plains 3 1 Elizabeth 1 i 1st Row (I. to r.) T. Gleason, E. Halsey,T. Buehler, P. Tracey,D. Eisclc, P. Giordano, T. Brownell, A. Morse, W. Gotsch, S. Farbstein, M. Lanning, D. Sullivan,M. 1 Osenga, M. Testa. 2nd Row (I. to r.) Head Coach W. Leonow, Coach G. Kapner, J. D’Andrea, T. Graney, A. Lindley, F. Tjon, G. Swart, S. Dugan, G. Turi, P. Hussey, V. Ferraro, ). Antonuccio. B. Miller, T. Valles. 3rd Row (I. to r.) R. |ones, R. Wood, A. Stock, P. Glickman, E. Stokes, B. Elder, P. Elder, F. Blanchette.O. Fibschutz, ). Horn, G. Wcrt cl. D. DeBlass. 4th Row (I. to r.) B. O’Herron, J. Coates, M. Bleiweiss. ). DiBclla, J. Alpert, S. Buhrendorf, R. Savage, D. Lynch,B. Walsh, M. Holmes, B. Scott. P. Kellogg. 5th Row (I. to r.) D. Kronick, G. Dilorio, B. DiDario, B. Federici, T. Conheeney, D. Kueter, K. Chin, J. Dazzo, D. Tobey.O Hintz, D. Ardrey.C. Kieltyka. 130 Gary Turi tries very hard to head the ball while maintaining a Travolta composure. Summer games . . . weave drills . . . September 1st is 90° . . . Coach Leonow’s new exercises— duck walk . . . good start . . . “tuff defense” .. . the European “imports” spark the team . .. “You rookies” . .. Spike keeps goalies alert.. . Gotsch-our morale leader . . . “Laughing boy discos us through the season” ... Coach Leonow continues his low key approach . . . the season slides a bit.. . then ... a comeback with the “controversy” . . . Brownell hits for first-team All-County . . . sophomores continue tradition . . . Coaches Kapner and Rhodes see tremendous seasons in the near future .. . 131 Cross-Country WHS OPPONEr 18 Union 43 20 Plainfield 43 16 Union Caiholic 49 21 Cranford 40 17 Elizabeth 46 16 Hunterdon Central 47 15 Scotch Plains Fanwood 50 132 Future varsity hopefuls return from a three-mile loop. Co-captains Tim O’Brien and George Abitantc run from Coach Clarkson after missing a cross-country practice. 1st Row (I. to r.) E. Bergman, J. Malloy, D. Massey, K. Hurley, C. Stewart, M. Vidaver, D. VonRoesgen, K. Brady. C. Sheehan, j. Lowe. 2nd Row (|. to r.) A. Arkel.M. Elder. T. O'Brien Co-Capt., C. Booth. D. Schembre, T. Savage, G. Miller, Z. Stewart, G. Abitante Co-Capt. 3rd Row (I. to r.) W. Risse, T. Loofbourrow, B. Frank, D. Lighthiser, K. Kerwin, J. Tegen, P. dejong, B. Mullen, T. Bryant. Long summer training in the hot-humid weather . .. cross country camp ... the joining of girls to the team for the first lime . . . first practice at Echo Lake . . . Which way do we go? . . . Nike, Adidas and New Balance . . . first meet jitters . . . only two miles to go . . . the pain of it all . . . “When do we meet Memorial?-AII too soon. . . . the steady growth of endurance by the girls . . . the mishap at Bcrnardsville ... all downhill . . . varsity-dual meets ... a big win at the Union County Meet . . . new uniforms— high class . . . “What happened at Watchung Conference? .. . seconds in State Sectionals wait until the Group meet . . . “Where’s the varsity? . . . “Only two runners today? . . . the Group IV’s . . . golden napkins . . . the usual blunders .. . wait till next year.. . number one . . . number one . . . 133 Girls—a new addition to cross-country, illustrate the strength needed for longdistance running. Field Hockey Denise Comby shows the determination of WHS's field hockey team. Chris Cosenza wards off an opponent in an attempt to make a goal. WHS 3 1 1 4 2 1 4 0 2 0 3 0 2 3 4 OPPONENT Pingry 2 East Brunswick 1 Gov. Livingston 0 Bridgewater East 0 Chatam 1 Summit 0 Union 0 Roselle Park 0 Kent Place 0 Millburn 0 Montclair 0 Sayreville 0 Scotch Plains 0 Cranford 0 Bloomfield 0 Oh no you don’t!” With her opponents closing in, beleagured Jean Duvall takes decisive action and kicks the ball (accidentally on purpose). 134 Cheryl Gleason races ahead of other players to score another one of her numerous goals. 1st Row (I. to r.) C. Cosenza, L. lerordi, L. Mazza. 2nd Row (I. to r.) H. Ballin, L. Shaprio, H. Anderson, jl D. Comby, P. Brug, J. Duvall Capt., L. Knapp, B. Bell, S.CIarkin Capt., L. Wolf. 3rd Row (I. to r.) Head Coach C. Donner, B. Davenport, C. Dicmer, C. Gleason, H. Ehmann, P. Kraft, J. Rich, L. Wagner, L. Cooney, P. Mozoki, Coach V. Orr. Style and grace are as important in sports as speed and agility arc. Every corner is a goal ... let’s score more .. . the big flick off ... “Watch out for number thirteen!” . . . Booster breakfast . .. heads or tails ... “Get psyched!” . . . eleven wins, four ties, zero losses in regular season action .. . let’s go, let’s fight, let’s win . . . decorating the bus brought bad luck . .. Snookums and Pooh Bah ... hit that hill . . . Clear that ball!” ... do it defense . .. Super Sub . . . whomp it . .. endless practises on Saturday mornings .. . “jan, raise your hand.” . . . coping with muddy fields, rainy days and coach’s words of wisdom .. . What was quoted as being a “rebuilding” season for this year’s field hockey team has been just the opposite, with major titles, State Finalists and placing fifth in the state of New jersey . .. Denise Comby takes advantage of an opponent’s raised stick and slips the ball under and passed her opponent. 135 Gymnastics When asked to walk a straight line, one gymnast decides she’d rather jump. ”1 know it's back there somewhere!’ quick grab for the bar. Barbara Donlan makes a 136 WHS 69.05 66.05 66.95 55.95 63.65 72.80 65.20 66.20 67.80 70.10 72.70 66.19 64.19 62.30 Kearny Dayton Regional Kenilworth Piscataway Union Catholic Elizabeth Johnson Regional Scotch Plains j. P. Stevens Millburn Gov. Livingston Bridgewater Kent Place Linden OPPONENT 168.10 76.15 83.80 86.75 43.80 54.50 56.05 77.75 82.75 73.90 77.80 94.72 46.85 55.55 Which way did they go?” Cathy Kane will go to any height to avoid a coupl of ants. After many hours of training and practice, Karen Bellew's routine is performed with confidence. Kathleen Kane gets a bird's eye view of the gymnasium from atop the uneven parallel bars. Paula Kowalczyk puts her life in her spotter's hands as she attempts an aerial dismount off the beam. Stretching those muscles . . . getting into shape . . . aching backs, stiff arms ... Ms. Herrgott’s famous strength building exercises . . . Kathy’s pout ... Paula’s ankles . .. Lori and Mary Beth’s legs ... the pains of a gymnast: shin splints, bruises and sore limbs . . . team cheer “Allamacka ching allamacka chow” . . . the steady growth of improvement each year . . . this year-sixth in Union County . . . building up strength added to the preparation of the season ... 100 sit-ups, 50 push-ups, chin-ups, leglifts, curl-ups and kips . . . Pat’s abundance of strength . .. Hona’s dance . . . everyone’s appearance at Saturday morning practises (including coaches) ... the last and final word before doing a routine “Stick it!” . .. 1st Row (I. to r.) P. Kowalczyk Co-Capt., B. Donlan, M. B. Dervin. K. Kane, H. Cicalese. 2nd Row (I. to r.) L. Grieb, Asst. Coach K. Stark, K. Bellew. Center—M. Kane. 3rd Row (I. to r.) K. Brennan, L. Hauck Co-Capt., Coach J. Herrgott, M. Tibbals, P. Cunniff. 137 1st Row (I. to r.) N. Northington, B. Gilligan, L. Albrecht, G. Scher, K. Loft, K. Harris, N. Miner, P. Napier. 2nd Row (I. to r.) A. Halsey, S. Bart ok, S. Mulianey, ). Novacek, L. McManigal, B. Daalaman Capt., E. Miner, E. Scott. Watchung Hills was a defeat we shall never forget! ... Beating the State champs after they had won the title!! . . . Okay, the match is over, where can we eat? .. . boogie . . . Bumping into poles is second nature to ... Even though Lucky didn’t teach us how to kill Ridgewood we learned the meaning of sportsmanship and tennis etiquette . . . snagging the Watchung Sectionals, Union County and State Sectional titles . . . squiggle . . . Get psyched! ... an individual yet team sport . . . net, ground strokes, serve and above all movement of those feet-quickly . . . double fault . . . sixteen wins and one loss . . . blondes have more fun ... at tennis? . . . coming to tennis practise and forgetting your racquet. . . jogging around Tamaques—what a drag! ... a hard-trained team shines through for a tremendous season . . . Sheila Mulianey executes a fine “Chubby Checker twist while undertaking a backhand. 138 Girls' Tennis WHS OPPONENT 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 Millburn 2 Columbia 2 Livingston 0 Rahway 0 Elizabeth 0 Roselle 0 Johnson Regional 0 Scotch Plains 0 Cranford 0 Union 0 Plainfield 0 Watchung Hills 0 Sylvia Bartok is really on her toes for this return. Beth Gilligan, Coach Luckey and Liz McManigal converge on how to get Liz's racquet out of her opponent’s throat. Beth Daalaman’s power game is clearly illustrated in this shot. Chris Dicmer “kneecaps” the ball. “Oh my gosh!” Valerie Wright and the ball arc being sucked into the air ventilating system! WHS OPPONENT 59 Plainfield 75 52 Dayton Regional 45 49 Scotch Plains 33 52 Roselle 28 42 Rahway 37 39 Linden 36 72 Elizabeth 47 51 Union 35 35 Plainfield 68 38 Union Catholic 52 63 Cranford 57 67 johnson Regional 53 45 Hillside 32 33 Linden 38 52 Scotch Plains 42 68 Cranford 30 71 Elizabeth 47 Girls’ Basketball 14 0 Heads up! J Dot Dahlingcr exemplifies the difficulties of being on both the bowling and basketball teams. Before game nerves . . . rebounds, foul shots . . . We’ve got a game tomorrow, let’s get serious” . . . j. V. ends the season undefeated . . . Varsity 15-7 . . . State Tournaments . . . working the ball in . . . add two’s ... a Beasley move .. . Basketball dinner . . . girls displaying their highest in ability . . . dribbling, blocking, and shooting . . . rimshots . . . cooperation and success throughout the basketball season . . . Kneeling (I. to r.) S. Lewis, V. Wright. Standing (I. to r.) Coach G. Gorski, D. Dahlingcr, H. Ballin, J. McMoore,T. Jackson, K. Morgan, P. Dilorio,C. Dicmer. 00 N o CO WHS OPPONENT 63 Rahway 70 63 Linden 82 61 Scotch Plains 55 42 Seton Hall 33 51 Scotch Plains 56 50 Plainfield 63 78 Bridgewater East 58 61 Elizabeth 58 76 Cranford 40 63 Union 68 61 Roselle Catholic 58 51 Plainfield 65 65 Johnson Regional 72 58 Union 56 61 Cranford 50 62 Elizabeth 79 58 Linden 67 51 Bridgewater West 53 You two can hold hands, I'll hold the ball. Bob Noonan, in possession of the ball, goes up for the shot. In an attempt to recapture the ball, Jeff Brown blocks the view of the ref while a teammate prepares to smack an opponent on the head. 142 Keith Colicchio calculates his chances for a successful shot. When things look bad and the players blue, the coach is there to bring them through. The new coach in town . . . swish! . . . “somebody fill up the water bottles! ”... meek . . . breaking the press. .. Gus and Bow never wear sneakers- don’t blame Desenex! . . . monkey . . . “Noonan, what’s the word?” . . . Coach Soviero’s coaching talents show through with each exciting game . . . bubba . . . “how about ya” . . . miss a shot, take a lap . . . Chris Bauman's extraordinary shooting earns him the title of state’s best foul shooter. . . “gun ’em up!” . . . pick and roll . . . “will you box out your man!” . . . what began as a “rebuilding” season turns out to be fulfilled with noteworthy performances. Either he’s trying to block the shot or this opponent R°n Allen spots a spicy spectator, has a funny idea about doing the bump with a devil. Chris Bauman goes up for the shot and it’s . . . it’s . . . good!” Kneeling (I. to r.) ). Gilmartin, S. Caramico, C. Bauman, D. Chambliss, S. Hartnett. Standing (I. to r.) Head Coach J. Sovicro, R. Elliott. B. Bowers, T. Hall, R. Allen, K. Colicchio, |. Brown, R. Noonan Ass’t. Coach R. Mint . vu c 143 Captain Dana Zonnevyllc practices the stroke which broke the state record. After seeing the box office smash Superman, Mary loan Gottlick tries her hand at flight. f from the start to the touch, they shine . . . the bang of the gun and the race is won. Swimmers take your mark ... get set .. . BANG!! . . . that first icy splash . . . stroke to victory . . . the perils of being on the girls' swim team-dried out skin, lifeless hair and DISCO DANGER . . . Coach Diamond’s inevitable “I know some of you girls are hurting, but” . . . dual meets . . . undefeated . .. stiff competition at Cherry Hill East . . . Mermaids encounter season’s first defeat . . . If Mrs. Diamond blows that whistle one more time” . . . breaking school records . . . Zonnevyllc breaks state record in the 50 yard freestyle ... all of the divers place in finals at New Jersey State Group IV Championships . . . second in state . . . not bad, girls . . . Cindy Nichols tries with all her strength to fly across the pool. 144 First row (I. to r.) S. Clark, N. Newill, C. Nichols, 0. Tripp, D. Zonncvyllc, M. Gottlick, t. Paul, F. Moncloa, J. Boylan, P. Chisholm. Second row (|. to r.) E. Scott, M. Davis, N. Bacso, L. Sanderson, G. Field, D. Zimmer, G. Tiipp, |. Zonnevylle, M. Trcrotola, |. VVeisman.C. West, L. Tomfohrdc, C. Horner, R. Neill. Third row (I. to r.) Coach M. Diamond, J. Frawley, K. C ander, C. Wagner, L. Wagner, K. Conover, M. Dcrvin, T. Gudc, S. Tolmach, A. Doherty, K. Roll. WHS OPPONENT Montclair 33 Bridgewater West 57 Union Catholic 53 Bridgewater East 32 Cherry Hill East 91 Governor Livingston 63 Elizabeth 29 Summit 64 Watchung Hills 54 145 Tony Meyers sprints against the stormy seas to a victory in the 50 yard freestyle. I UP “I won't come down unless you promise it’s safe. Mike Smith panics as he notices the water is a strange color. WHS OPPONENT The first undefeated season in fourteen years! . . . the tie with St. Joe’s ... a “down to the last event” victory over Lawrenccville . . . smashing defeat of Watchung Hills . . . Cherry Hill buried beneath snow ... a menagerie of nicknames: Moose, Buzzard, Whale, Cat . . . don’t forget Perry’s deadly aim with a tube . . . “Oh, no! A Mrs. Diamond practice” . . . “I’m not a loaf” . . . Baggerfly . . . “Tony quit again” . . . OSCAR . . . I’ve got a run in my stockings” . . . TWIST, TWIST, TWIST! (on the high board) . . . “you can't time” . . . special coach for Cranford competition . . . “the ceiling hit me” . . . Dan looks cute in Dana’s suit . . . “Break boards much Mark?” . . . shave down . . . 4th in the state and still a threatening powerhouse .. . left the'block S B S ®°Vlan wonders if James Morgan touched before he 141 88 127 127 86 121 88 132 115 128 95 Elizabeth Mountain Lakes Cranford Plainfield St. Joseph Wardlaw Lawrenceville Union Catholic Union Rahway Watchung Hills Seton Hall Tom Cos Rokosny leads the pack in the 100 yard breast. 146 Boys’ Swimming First row (I. to r.) R. Davis, M. Smith, M. Kotliar, T. Meyer, M. Bacso, T. Rokosny, K. Byrnes, M. Lanning, A. Boylan. Second row (I. to r.) Coach P. Coultas, A. Schmidt, N. Banta, C. Gray, C. Isaacson, M. Bagger, D. Lighthiser, R. Jones, B. Kenny. Third row (I. to r.) J. Zeikcl, B. Weimer, J. Morgan, J. Morgan, J. Zingerman, D. Morgan, D. Brugger, D. Dittman. Marc Lanning dives into the open arms of a female backstrokcr. 148 Kneeling (I. to r.) Head Coach G. Kehlcr, Ass’t. Coach R. Post. Standing (I. to r.) M. Wolin, G. Schmidt, V. Hurley, ). Stanzel, K. Bellew.T. Allen, P. McDonough, T. Shields, T. Kehlcr, H. Bourque, L. Higgins, C. Plant. He’s going for the pin and it’s another easy win. Wrestling With the opponent finished off, Greg Schmidt has a chance to tic his shoe. WHS 23 60 24 22 30 51 46 10 57 38 41 31 30 22 12 West Essex Elizabeth Piscaiaway Seton Hall Belleville Cedar Ridge Linden Hunterdon Central Plainfield Scotch Plains Millburn Union Cranford j. P. Stevens Phillipsburg OPPONENT 25 3 24 20 14 0 II 3S 6 11 2 15 15 33 39 “Time out!—I've swallowed my lower teeth. Sitting in the locker room getting nervous . . . finding out you’re three pounds overweight just before the match and trying to lose it by running around the gym . . . tough first round opponents . . . breaking your back . . . trailing behind in the final period . . . reversing opponent and gaining points to take the lead . . . tension builds . . . thirty seconds remaining . . . trying every possible move . . . down, up, reversal, pin . . . cradle, escape, and the guillotine . . . Let them see the lights! . . . My shoulder wasn’t on the mat for three seconds . . . lots of work and sweat ... a good season with four qualifying for the state championship at Princeton . . . Kevin Bellow poses for the offense. 149 Bob Jackson hurdles in anticipation knowing that the praise comes only after passing the finish line. November 28, 1978 . . . torture work . . . frozen nerves ... St. Joe’s, Montvale (Birr!) . . . bus rides . . . shoveling snow off the track . . . Union County Relays . . . 880 Relay Team . . . Distance Medley . . . Two Mile Relay . . . frustration . . . the answer to freezing LONG JOHNS!!! ... the new additions” on the team-GIRLS . . . running the halls at 4:30 . . . tape starts . . . Allen Smith captures fifth in the 60 yard dash at the Easterns .. . George Abitante comes in second in county mile and Zi mile-not bad at all! . . . the red station wagon . . . our favorite and yours-the Jadwin Gym . . . Groups . . . qualifying . . . working . . . producing . . . proving . . . Is it over? . . . Ah, Spring! ”... 150 Hey, you’re in my lane!” Jean Duvall tries to capture Kathy Hurley’s attention. Winter Track The last one there ... It is doubtful that any of these stars wish to be the rotten egg. Knowing only of determination and speed, Alan Smith prepares himself for the challenge ahead. 151 Boys’ Tennis WHS 4 West Essex 3 Livingston 4 Summit 3 Columbia 4 Pingry 2 Delbarton 4 Watchung Hills 5 Mountain Lakes 3 Delbarton 5 Scotch Plains 5 Union 5 Cranford 4 Linden 4 Pingry 5 Hillside 5 Plainfield 5 Linden 5 Montclair 5 Scotch Plains 4 Livingston 4 Hunterdon Central 4 Wayne Valley 3 Glen Ridge 4 Bernards 4 Christian Brothers 152 Mr. Wild and Cra y Guy,” )ocl Katz returns a serve. I’ll stop you one way or another! Jeff Factor illustrates the determination of Westfield tennis players. SLAM! Just another powerful return in the course of another victorious match. A memorable season . . . serve and volley play . . . 25-1-0 record . . . battling the wind and weather at Tamaques . . . Watchung Conference champs . .. steady ground strokes . . . March 1st- How do you play tennis in the snow? . . . Union County title . . . overhead lops” . . . aggression on the court . . . State Sectional and Group IV champions . . . physical discipline . . . check out the tennis racquet in the tree”. . .approach shots . . . psychological edge . . . public school and All-State crowns ... a well-balanced team of singles and doubles . . . treeing . . . unanimous no. 1 ranking . . . a triumphant season over all . . . 153 Coach Berardo displays his most hidden talent, directing traffic. Baseball “Cut the facial antics, you’re throwing a baseball, not a shotput! WHS OPPONENT 10 Piscataway 2 14 Elizabeth 3 11 Watchung 1 0 Scotch Plains 3 5 Linden 6 4 Millburn 2 3 Union 2 7 Montclair 5 6 Plainfield 4 10 Scotch Plains 3 4 Johnson Regional 1 10 Linden 2 7 Union Catholic 8 5 Hillside 2 6 Roselle 4 8 Plainfield 3 8 Cranford 2 6 Rahway 2 3 Elizabeth 6 5 Union 3 6 Scotch Plains 3 154 Kneeling (I. to r.) T. Biggs, O. Brand, K. C. Knobloch, D. Salt man, B. Brynildsen, J. Piantkoski, B. Hcaron, K. Stock, N. Campanclli (manager). Standing (I. to r.) Coach K. Mint , ). Yatcilla, J. Kontjc, ). Bloom, M. Coles, D. Kelly, K. Colicchio, B. Bell, J. Tyler, ). Byrnes, Head Coach P. Lima. After giving an upstart teammate two black eyes, Owen Brand takes the glory for the double play. All watch in anticipation as the last ball soars beyond recovery. March 1 and the lion roars . . . sliding on the gym floor ... the tennis balls fly but not on courts .. . Out to the parking lot to find the balls in the snow . . . warm weather and baseball begins . . . early wins . . . Knobloch devastates opponents. . . Brand flies from base to base . . . defeating Scotch Plains is a big one . . . Grateful Dead fills the locker room . . . Colicchio provides batting power . . . team continues to roll as hot weather arrives . . . concentration . . . Get two . . . Coach Lima shoots down the signals . . . Union County Championships against Cranford ... the Big Blue prevails . . . Watchung Conference is ours . . . excellent season to top off 78 . . . much to come as Coach Brewsters jV squad posts an 18-6 season . . . “He's out! ” The Westfield team doubles as umpire. 155 “To steal or not to steal, that is the question. Denise Comby contemplates that ever-present decision o( a batter on base. YES, KRIS O'BRIEN, YOU’RE ON CANDID CAMERA!! Mary Currall practices putting during warm-ups. The girls who made it to the finals . . . have a good game . . . Springs and Wings . . . Big Bad Booth!! . . . up the hill . . . infield drills .. . first and third . . . fake, bunt, swing . . . “Hit the inside of the bag!” . . . call it out ... “I got it!!” . . . swing through . . . “GO HOME!!!” . . . Steal . . . “Put your knee down” . . . problems, problems and more problems . . . championships aplenty: Watchung Conference, Union County, State Sectional and State Group IV finals . . . keeping up the outstanding tradition of softball at Westfield High with 25 wins and 1 loss . . . definitely a threat to all who venture into “Donner’sTerritory” . . . nice going girls, we’re proud of you . . . 156 Softball ‘‘Where's the bat, Valerie? WHS OPPONENT 9 Elizabeth 1 13 Scotch Plains 2 7 Linden 1 8 Middletown North 0 14 Union 7 16 Union Catholic 1 14 Millburn 5 11 Scotch Plains 2 7 johnson Regional 0 19 Mother Seton 1 12 Linden 3 11 Plainfield 5 4 Hillside 3 5 Union 0 11 Rahway 6 3 Plainfield 0 157 First Row (I, to r.) H. Ballin, B. Davenport, L. leridi, B. Albreck, M. Perry, L. Wolf, M. Ott, D. Comby, V. Wright. Second Row (I. to r.) Head Coach C. Donner, B. Marasso, K. O'Brien, J. Costa, P. Kraft, J. Booth (Co. Capt.), C. Diemcr, M. Currall, H. Anderson, A. Cosenza (Co. Capt.), S. Tegan. Golf WHS 12 17 18 13 2 10 15 18 12 2 10 2 5 2 15 12 17 6 18 OPPONENT Pingry 6 Summit 1 Elizabeth 0 Roselle 4 2 johnson Regional 8 Montclair 3 FORE!!! ... a birdie and an eagle . . . bogey and Plainfield 0 double bogey . . . How did ya play?” . . . Linksmen Governor Livingston 5 2 defeat Scotch Plains at Scotch Plains for the first Scotch Plains 7 2 time in eight years!!. . . hazards: sandtraps, trees and Cranford 12 2 bunkers-they always seem to pop-up when you don’t Seton Hall 3 need them (like when you’re behind) . . . DRAIN- Union 6 AGE . . . I’m only baggin’ ya” . . . Whip out . . . Bloomfield 1 hacker . . . Hey frip”. . . STYMIED . . . Hey bear” Cranford 12 . . . Union County Champs . . . Coach Kehler passes Linden 0 on his golfing talents for an exceptional season . . . After a long but victorious game, three tired Westfield golfers begin the long trek back to civilization. What a swinger! Kneeling (I. to r.) J. Madden, L. Jackson, S. Carroll, T. Dwyer, G. Meyer, J. Mike. Standing (I. to r.) J. Coates, R. Clancey, J. Meeker, W. Sutman, J. Sidorkas, J. Coakley, C. Jones, G. Wichelms, T. Hale, Coach G. Kehler. 160 Boys' Track and Field WHS OPPONENT 101 Kearny 30 77 Summit 44 86 Cranford 45 73 Union 58 71 Scotch Plains 60 87 2 Linden 43 2 Effortless! Frank Kelly and Butch Woolfolk relax between spectacular perfor manccs. Champs Frank Kelly and Butch Woolfolk round the bend to yet another easy victory. Shoveling the snow off the track . . . for one week straight . . . coping with the girls’ “girlish ways” . . . three new school records . . . Coach Clarkson’s ever-present stopwatch and knowledgeable words . . . lifting weights in the locker room . . . taking the day off from practice to relax in the whirlpool . . . capturing the State Sectionals and Watchung Conference titles . . . chopping off seconds with each new trial run . . . flying somersaults into the pole-vaulting pits . . . innumerable championships but the icing on the cake was the Penn Relays Championships of America won by the “Fiercesome Foursome” . . . making remarks about the girls’ performances ... ”1 can throw the javelin at least the length of the football field” . . . trudging through the mud to recover sunken discuses . . . living through all the pain and strict dedication to come out on top . . . the most memorable season in Coach Clarkson’s eyes and that’s an accomplishment in itself . . . First Row (I. to r.) G. Abitante, A. Smith, B. Gray, S. Valji, J. Hoblitzell (Tri-Captain), B. Woolfolk (Tri-Captain), F. Kelly (Tri-Captain), B. Betz, D. Miller, C. Kcrwin, ). Slates. Second Row (I. to r.) D. Graf, T. Graves, T. Hoblitzell, R. Mondelli, B. Heinbokcl, E. Halsey, T. Brown, ). Chewcy, M. Testa, Z. Stewart, M. Elder. Third Row (I. to r.) D. McGalc, W. Rissc, R. Mullen,T. Bryant, ). Grimes, G. Papandrea, A. Paul, K. Kerwin, D. Schembrc, T. Kcncllcy , D. Morgan, B. Frank. Fourth Row (I. to r.) ). Scarponc, C. Wedon, J. Tegen, P. Abitante, F. Kessler, B. Hargrove, P. Kwasek, T. Salagc, ). Morris, O. Elmendorf, N. Schembrc. Fifth Row (I. to r.) M. Oscnga, M. Bailey, B. Bauchncr. D. Lighthiser, B. Jackson, S. Plant, 0. Johnson, A. Papp.C. Plant, J. Inglis, F. Murphy, T. O’Brien. Frank Kelly, walking. Front Row (I. to r.) Head Coach W. Leonow, ). Gudidas, K. Heine, ). Caratozzolo, E. McCornack, B. Quackenbos (Co-Captain), K. Hurley (Co-Captain), P. Niedzwiccki. D. Fisk. N. Newill, M. Murphy, V. Martin. S. Clarkin; Second Row (I. to r.) K. Hargrove. D. lanoro, S. McCrory, U. Female. J. Lang, L. Byrd, F. Allen, T. Tiller. P. Brug, K. Butchart; Third Row (I. to r.)-B. Wheeler, |. Duvall, S. Massey, M. Barry, B. Ehman, L. Scarpone, L. Myers. C. O’Malley, L. Salmon, ). Cauterucci; Fourth Row (I. to r.) Ass't Coach C. Rutan, C. Morris. M. McCormack, G. Kisileca, D. Klenke, G. Marcatullio, J. Baumann, M. Patterson Warm-up laps around the boys’ team . . . slowly learning the tecnhiques of leaving the running blocks . . . hand-me down uniforms from the boys . .. “we have to run around the track . . . twice?!” . . . 3-mile loops . . . running around the halls of Edison junior High until the snow is cleared from the track . . . third place in the Union County Championships . . . the strengthening of the unity between the boys’ and girls’ teams . . . “you'll be doing the exact same work-outs as the boys” . . . the second year of girls’ track and field and getting better . . . learning how not to jump over a hurdle . . . CAREFULLY entering the boys’ locker room to get a drink of water . .. learning how to throw a shot-put without losing one’s arm . . . the thrill of jumping a little bit higher . . . throwing the discus a little farther and running a little faster . . . the ups and downs of Girls’ Spring Track 1978 . . . 162 The Human Grasshopper. Kathy Murlcy, leaps to victory. This is only the second lap Celia, look alive! 'Stay in line number 31! An anxious runner tries to puli ahead. Girls’ Track and Field 163 Lacrosse WHS OPPONENT 5 Summit 0 1 Pingry 2 4 St. Joseph’s 7 2 Livingston 13 0 Summit 11 7 Montclair Kimberly 3 5 Voorhees 6 4 Clifton 6 4 Edison 7 10 Sussex 2 2 West Morris 9 4 Livingston 7 6 Fair Lawn 7 7 North Hunterdon 3 “Get off my back!” An opposing player gets attacked by The Unknown Westfield Lacrosse Player. Defense is the key in lacrosse as this goalie illustrates. A popular tradition before every lacrosse game is performing the Lacrosse Folkdance. Here two players dance the do-si-do while others wait their turn. 164 Front Row—F. Murphy, R. Rodgers, D. Massey, D. Ciarrocca, B. Murphy, T. Gilday, M, Frega, M. Scalifero, S. Harrison, G. Johansen, A. Venezio; Second Row—Ass't Coach G. Kapner, B. Betz, A. Kopf, S. Flaherty, P. Scheuermann, C. Davis, B. Roberts, C. Landale, G. Turi, J. Zeikel, ). Kessler,Coach S. Chercwich; Third Row-T. Landers, R. Irwin, G. Smith, E, Gruseke, J. Tadlock.C. Lionetti, M. McDermott, M. Buonanno, F. Kessler, M. Lionetti, ). Taylor; Fourth Row-). Kullmann, D. Rizzo, G. Rothman, M. Cunningham, J. Hilsinger, M. Rowland, J. Harrigan, J. Horn, K. Cimei, S. Buhrendor, J. Carden; Fifth Row—J. McGuire, S. Krommenhoek, K. Chin, C. Cimei, R. Greenspan, E. Harrigan, D. Lynch, J, Crane, J. Maslin, C. Snyder; Missing from picture—). Belcher, K. Brennan, H. Bourque, P. Gottlick, P. Hebert, B. Hellander, |. Higgins, ). Mazeria, M. Stock, J. Wcnta, K. Wenta. A determined lacrosse player passes off” under the pressure of an oncoming opponent. On the count of three, come up fighting!” Opposing players face-off. When in doubt, kick it out ... 2 minute penalty . .. face off . . . shot on goal . .. midfield ... off sides . .. cradle attackmen ... SCORE!!! ... illegal bodv checks ... “both hands on the stick!” ... scooping . . . offensive setups . . . poke check . . . one man down . . . flipping . . . the team’s fired up . .. low flying shot... fights .. . a smash to the face mask ... loose ball ... defense ... fast break . .. hard checking . . . welts of a weathered goalie ... kick save ... “avoid stepping on the line” ... positioning . .. man-ball ... clearing . .. passing . .. weaving . .. “when unsure, play defense” ... stick handling . .. changing the fly ... penalty box anxiety ... first year as a varsity team and proving their worth every bit of the way ... 165 The sports season of Spring 1978 to Winter 1979 brought Westfield High School numerous victories as well as many state and nationwide accomplishments. Record books were rewritten with each new championship. We, as a student body, can be proud of the following athletes and many others too numerous to list. ALL-STATERS: Kent Baldwin, Denise Comby, Jackie Booth ALL-GROUP IV: K. C. Knobloch ALL-METRO: Mark Ciliotta, Paul lackson, Ron Allen, Kent Baldwin, Jim Tyler BUTCH WOOL FOLK: International Prep Invitational Meet-100 and 200 meters—10.1 and 20.4 seconds respectively the leading times in those events in 20.4 seconds respectively the leading times in those events in the nation last year, state record in the 220 yard dash -20.9 seconds BRIAN BETZ: school record in pole vaulting 1 3 6” 440 RELAY TEAM: winners of the Penn Relays Championship of America, New York and New |crscy Relays (Allen Smith, Frank Kelly, Butch Woolfolk, Brion Gray) 1979 FOOTBALL TEAM: school record for scoring the most points in one game-67 points against Linden's 0 KRISTEN LOFT: undefeated for two straight seasons for second singles ALL-COUNTY: Owen Brand, Keith Colicchio, K. C. Knobloch, Jacki Booth, Denise Comby, Anne Cosen a, George Abitante, Kent Baldwin, Mark Ciliotta, Paul Jackson, Chris Cosen a, Tim Brownell NDERCLASSMENUNDERCLASSMENUNDERCLASSMENl NDER CLASSMENUNDER CLASSMENUNDER CLASSMEN m ERCLASSMENUlWERCLASSMENUi ERCLASSMENUi ' Brenda Acantora Neal AcitO Judith Agliata Megan Agosto Teri Aiello Craig Albert Elysc Alfandre Anna Marie Andersen Kirsten Anderson Thomas Andrews Jane Ansell Adam Arkel Joseph Aronds Jeanmarie Arpino Rebecca Avis Linda Bailey Jeff Crane, Bill Siegel and John Costa quickly acquire three characteristics of typical sophomore boys; the pseudo-toughs, the shy, and the cry babies. Anne Balletto Edward Banta William Barr David Beers Ann Belig Barbara Bell Steven Bcltzer Ann Bennetson Anne Bentley Patrick Bergin Laura Bertrand Leslie Best Dana Bixlcr Robert Blackman “Wow! “Mr. Scott, I didn’t know you went in for faith healing.” Fred Kessler looks on in awe as Gary Turi is cured of his ostentatious pomposity. Frank Blanchette Mark Bleiweis Jennifer Block Lamont Blocker Jeffery Bloom Janice Boatwright Barbara Bohlin Brad Bonnetti Clifford Booth Karen Both David Boughtwood Tracie Bowles lames Boyle Daniel Brady Gavin Brady My rick Brathwaite lennifer Braun Maureen Brennan ORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES Kathy Brcsnahan Anne Brown Harriet Brown Steven Brown Susan Brown Mark Broydo Jacqueline Bruckner John Bruestle Douglas Bruggcr Stuart Buhrcndorf Charles Burgdorf Chris Cagnassola Brian Camillo David Cafaro Thomas Campanelli Kim Campbell Jacqueline Cardillo Susan Carl Eric Carter Charles Cary Todd Cashdollar |ohn Cauterucci Lynn Cavell Geoffrey Charron “Thank God it’s Friday!” so that Junior Tracey Simons can read her HI’S EYE. Richard Chenitz Joann Chiedo Kenneth Chin Taik Choi Lori Ciorrocca Helen Cicalese Joanna Ciollo Bayard Clark Priscilla Clark SOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESEO DU Mi PH Sally Clark Maura Clarkin Karen Clarkson Chris Clemans John Coates Sheila Colctta Fred Kessler gives his defeated team a pep cheer-only it’s too late Suzette Collctti Carol Collins Karen Collins Robert Conabee Tom Conhccncy Kirsten Conover Anthony Cook Elizabeth Cooney Douglas Cooper Robert Corbet Christine Cosenza John Costa Jacqueline Costantino Joseph Cotier Jacqueline Cowles Uh, Pete, you don't happen to take English III with Mr. Scott, do you? At last, they have finally found a place where underclassmen reign. Joseph Dazzo David Dellabadia Diane Dellarso David DeRiseis Joseph Devico Jack Diaz loseph DiBella Bruno Di Dario Megan Daly |ohn Damato Debbie Damore Debra Davidson Laura Davila Robert Davis Linda Coyne Amy Cozewith Bob Crane Jeff Crane Brian Cruikshank Antonio Cuccaro Pat Cunniff Kevin Cunningham Lisa Cunningham Mark Cunningham Paul Cunningham Nadine Dagostaro SOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORFSnPH Michael Dietz Giancarlo Dilorio David Dineen Thomasina Dingle Donald Dodge Anne Doherty Lotte Domanque Sabina Dowell |o Druckenmiller Cameron Dunnan Paul Esposito Charles Ebert Allison Eckert David Ehly Michael Ehrhart “Oh no! Where's the cone?” Nicky Thompson, rushing back to a customer, in lighting service, realizes she has forgotten something. tfesaaftra ;t Va F’Nbaiunn u Marcia Eisner Michael Elliot Susan Emrick Julianne Fletcher Mark Fagan Hugh Faggins Cynthia Farley Donna Faust Susan Federici Melanie Feick Elizabeth Feingold Jewel Feldman cressophomoressophomoressophomoressophomores For underclassmen, two hands are often insufficient to remove a hat. Roy Fertakos Maria Fey Ginna Field Dominick Finclle Steven Finter Shawn Flaherty Catherine Fleming Kenneth Foley Mary Fontana ). Forbes David Ford Ralph Franco Marina Frangos Charlie Frankenbach David Frantz Pamela Frega Pamela Fromhertz Tanya Fuchs Teresa Gaffney Martin Garrity Eddie Ghalcb Betty Ann Giannone Kurt Gibbons David Gilbert Donald Gilford Gregory Gilligan Rhoda Gilmore Cheryl Gleason SOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES COkHLJ M JAnrrrn Pi Nichola Guiditia Clarence Godwin ) ulic Gold Nicholas Gold Cindy Golisano Linda Gordon Philip Gottlick Karen Gould lames Graham Robert Gray Richard Greenspan Richard Gregory Cindy Griffith Andre Griggs Alicia Griilo William Gross John Gruba Michelle Gubar Thco Gudc Barbara Gugliemi Paula Gunther jack Hall Terry Hall Ann Halter Lorraine Hampton Margot Hanis Melissa Harrington Michelle Harris Heidi Harting Johnny Hawes Michael Hayashi Richard HaegJer “C'mon, don’t take it personally!” Margot Hanis fights back tears as Joe Aronds breaks another heart. DRESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES Paul Hebert Jody Hedden William Heinbokel Michael Henry Barbara Higgins J. Higgins Lowell Higgins Jeffrey Hilsinger Sheri Hingel Deborah Hinson Douglas Hintz Bernadine Hoffmann Mark Holmes Denise Hopkins Susan Horwitz Susan Huey Susan Huff Jennifer Hugger Robin Humiston Gregory Hurley Donna Husch Diane laniro Lisa llaria Chris Isaacson B. Jacobs Talford Jacobs Elizabeth James Chris Jaszyn John Jefferson Johnnie Jenkins Mark Jenkins David Johnson Baby sister of yearbook biggie is seen offering opinions on the best way to open a book. (We on the yearbook staff take every opportunity to show off our kin.) SOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSO ni Il vr Katherine lohnson Wanda lohnson Hope Jones Robin Junior Lisa Kabakow William Kahn Kelly Kalis Kimberly Kandel Kathleen Kane Hal Kaplan Catherine Keller Peter Kellogg David Kiley Eric Kilponcn Karen Kimble Catherine King Elizabeth Knapp Robert Knorek Kurt Koderitz Gretchen Kopf “I told you once-Bug off!” Sue Hartzell, surrounded by her well-healed bodyguards, wards off a pestering photographer for the NATIONAL ENQUIRER. Chris Kelly Chris Kennelly Jane Kennelly Lisa Kesselhaut Lisa Kessler Chris Kietyka DRESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES Diana Koros Andrew Koski Linda Kosuch Andrew Kronick Karl Kudcnchak Derek Kueter Emma Kuhn John Kullmann Peter Ladas ) utia Lammers William Landale David Landau Stephen Lavine Peter Lega Joseph Langholtz Laurie Lehmann An original twist to the girl on the piano number. Jennifer Lcnard Lindsey Levine Stephen Libonati Gregory Loder Kirsten Loft Wayne Loofburrow Cynthia Lopez Robert Lowe Daniel Lynch Keith Lyon Carol MacPherson William Madden Susan Magee Joseph Magiera “That’s it Luisa, boogie like your swinging friend.” Paul Maioriello Joseph Malloy S. Markgraf John Marold Jeremy Markham Erich Martin Tracy Martin Wendy Martzloff Chris Martorina James Marvosa Christine May Chris McCarthy Mark McCarthy Matthew McDermott Kerry McDevitt lames McElroy Terence McGorty Susan McGrory OPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHC Laura McLane Judith McLean Elizabeth McSweeny Patricia McSweeny Timothy Metzger Jane Michel Carol Migliozzi James Mike Matthew Miller Robert Miller Erica Miner Nancy Miner Susan Minzter Daniel Miragliotta Leonor Moncloa Olga Moncloa Maria Montells Robert Moomjy Alexis Moore Janice Moore William Moore Catherine Morris Ronald Morton John Moseley Robin Moskaluk Jason Moskowitz Patricia Mozoki Underclass people plot to dominate the courtyard Chris Mueller Collin Muldoon Laurie Mullen Sheila Mullen David Murch Frank Murphy Laurie Murphy Linda Murphy As you can tell by the look on Tony Smith’s face, he crossing the courtyard. just noticed something more intriguing Sheila Murphy Laura Myers Elizabeth Napier Michael Napoliello Paul Nelson Phillip Nichols Stan Niedzwiecki Carol Noonan Nancy Northington Edward Nugent Marjorie Nugent Michael O'Buch Douglas Odenkirk Veronica O’Donnell Deborah Oerfradi lames O’Gorman Daniel O’Hara Robert O’Herron Kenneth Olbeter “Westfield students are socially adjusted, mature, clear thinking young adults; the products of a model education system.” oressophomoressophomoressophomoressophomore; Jeffrey Olson Suzanne O’Malley Valerie O’Rourke Luisa Orto Gregory Ott Colin Owens Margaret Pfouer James Philipp Lisa Pickens Mark Pipher Steven Pleninger Scott Pollack Diane Poliak Chris Price Neil Palmer Marie Papp Douglas Pari eau Nora Pascarella John Pastcrczyk Bruce Patterson Marcy Patterson Joseph Pecore Regina Pellicano John Perry James Personette Rowdell Pctterway The Audio-Visual bandits are caught in the act of repossessing an overdue projector from an unsuspecting teacher. Brad Pulliam Janet Quackenbos Andrew Rabin Eileen Rainey Gail Raney Brian Reilly Matthew Rela Carol Reynolds Theresa Rhatigan Gregory Rhein Raymond Rhule Alicia Richards Gary Richardson Michelle Ricketts David Rinn An underclassman demonstrates the effect of pizzamania Thomas Ripperger Thomas Risch Robert Risse Karen Roberson Heather Roberts John Rock Donna Rokohl Barbara Ronco lames Rorden Ralph Rotella Chris Russell Richard Russell ORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES £ Deborah R sso Stacey Sacks Joseph Sahulka Jennifer Sameth Russell Saunders Michael Sautner Russell Savage Joseph Savard Andrea Sav .ck Gv enScher Karen Schiessl rffPii - Underclassmen demonstrate their naivete. m Lit A 4 n Y - Arthur Schmidt Judith Schwartz Cynthia Scott David Scott £rin Scott Robert Scott Steven Seasltcam David Seigcl George Selser peborah Shane Adam Shapiro Thomas shea Clifford Sheehan Chris Sheilds ' ft v ! Richard Shields I esse Shubit z Gregory Shuman V.auraS� egct William S� cget Margaret Sieve n A.nura Singhal 50 i v. ( sOPHOfAORESSOP HOhAORESSOP VONAORtSSOP Lynn Siraco Susan Skowronski Lisa Sladkus Greg Slamowitz Yolanda Smith Susan Smythe Chris Solomine Roger Soucek Carol Splaine Laura Splitt Mary Spoto Susan St. lohn Douglas Steenhuisen William Stanzel Glenn Stapelman Susan Steucrnagel Sally Steuterman Brian Sullivan Laura Swicker Andrew Swimmer Joseph Tag Amy Tahl Gregory Talmont Michael Tartivita Karen Taylor R. Thomas f- FSSnPHnMnRFSSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES 7 Rodger Thompson Donald Tobey William Tomredle Renee Trabert CUIT. Mary Traynor Laura Troy Karl Trenker Michael Tyler Anita Valji Anthony Valles Anthony Vastano Jeffrey Vogel The seamingly self-satisfied sewer demonstrates the newfangled way of threading a needle much to the ama?ement of her classmates. Philip Volino Elizabeth Wagner Roberta Walbert Joel Walstedter Robert Watts Steven Weill William Weimer Anthony Wein ierl Beth Wellnitz Jane Weisman Diane Whitcombe Lisa Wieghorst Mary Wieghorst Scott Williams William Williams Marylee Wilshaw A pack of anxious underclassmen wait after school to watch cheerleading practice. SOPHOMORESSOPHOMORESSOPHOMORES C ni %-A ♦ ♦ l ■ a. 2. Doreen Wilson Seth Wimpfheimcr Susan Witzel Mark Wolf Chris Wolfson Jonathan Wolfson Marc Wolin Laura Wood N. Wright Duane Yancey Richard Yawger Robin Yuengel Paul Yoo Lee Zanger Amy Zucker Maximilian Zutty James Ansbro Peter Abiante Jill Abrams Gary Ackerman Elizabeth Albrecht C. Ali Jeffery Alpert Stacy Amato Veronica Ambrose Heidi Anderson Emily Angel Jeremy Ansell Lawrence Arcuri Anthony Archambault F. Scott wins another convert dmopfssophomoressophomoresjuniorsjuniorsjuniors David Ardrcy Robert Aronds Roxanne Arrunategui Tracy Asselin Karen Ashcroft Beth Asin Stephanie AuBuchon Christopher Auda Nancy Bacso Bonnie Baldasarc Hilary Ballin Mary Rita Balogh David Bannigan Suzanne Barker Sylvia Bartok Stacey Bavos Maureen Bellomo Rebecca Berenson Nancy Bergen Debra Bergman Eric Bergman Leslie Berner JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUh' ii nr ii ik. a � k ii ic Michael Blancato James Bonner Debbie Bonnetti Kimberly Bonnetti Tim Boughtwood Harold Bourque Anne Bousquet Sandra Bowers William Bowers Lorna Boyer Alan Boylan Jane Boylan Genevieve Boyle Kathryn Boyle Patricia Boyle Kevin Brady Suzanne Brady Charles Brennan Kathleen Brennan Michael Brody Barbara Brown Thomas Brown Brooks Betz Renee Black Patricia Bonnor Bruce Bonsall The power of the creative spirit compels this boy to keep working after the bell has rung. giORS ii IMIORSIIINIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIORS Peggy Brug Craig Buchanan Thomas Buehler Colly Burke Floyde Burke Michael Buonanno Jacqueline Burnham Ann Burrows J. Baccarini Laura Cantor James Carden Kathleen Carlson Barbara Carroll Scott Carroll Suzanne Carroll Stephanie Carron Rosalyn Cary Margaret Chisholm William Christensen David Ciarrocca Mary Cicalese Fred Cichowski Kevin Cimei Dana Chambliss Gee, your hair smells terrific! Norman Chambliss Craig Cheesman Carman Clark Jack Clarke Erick Clowers James Coakley Donna Cocola Catherine Coleman Landers Coleman JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNORSJUNIORSJUNK Lenny Coleman John Collins Denise Comby Marce Connelly Richard Corbet Margaret Corcoran Arthur Stock races David Newman in a battle between electronic and human calculators. Curtis Costello Richard Cotter Michael Coughlin Sandra Cox Harley Cozewith David Craig Margaret Crandell Mark Crcter Dana Crawford Thomas Crocco Nancy Crosta Robert Crystal Robert Cullen Kenneth Cunningham Candy Cure Beth Larner smiles in her cute humble manner that shows that she’s just a simple, shy girl. IORSIIINIORSIUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNORSJUMORSJINORS William Dietz Diane Dilorio Andrew Dillon John Dillon Michael Dillon James Diskin Delian DeYoung Christine Diemcr Karen Curry Diane Cuzzolino Dorothy Dahlingcr Dina Dailey John Dalton Christopher Davis Mary Davis Rita Dazzo David DeBlass Thomas DellaBadia Olga DeMarco Andrew Demos Jane Denton Mary Beth Dervin Edward Destatanis Richard Devine Gabrielle DeVoe Patricia DeWeever Preparing for a mid-term seige, Carol McHugh has established a firmly entrenched position in the library. JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUMORSJUNIORSJUM™c IK ™c� - Robert Fanelli Lynn Paris Calvin Farley Timothy Farlow Nancy Farrell David Faust Barbara Donlan Elizabeth Donnelly David DuBois John Dursee Thomas Dwyer James Eason Alicia Edwards Todd Egcner Ofer Eibschutz John Dobrenski Carlcne Doll Paul Dombrowski John Elder Susan Elias Charles Elliot The ultimate object of the 'Westfield Experience is to capture the attention of the irrepressible mind. Richard Elliot David Elmendorf Robert Engel Donna Faggins Paul Faherty Peter Falk JNIORS JUNIORS IIJNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS I- « Hey you better give up. I’m not messing around. Robert Fcdcrici Carrie Fein Gerald Ferguson Lisa Ferri Barbara Fienbcrg Kathryn Folsom Susan Fontana Lawrence Foster Susan Foster Angelo Franco Brian Frank Bari Franzoi Jonathan Freeman Carol Frost David Gallagher Jayda Gardner Michelle Garneau Dana Gelb James Giaimo Linda Gilbert Ronald Gillhaus Linda Gilligan Diane Gilmartin Rhoda Gilmore Toni Giovanello Paul Glickman William Glynn Margaret Goski JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUK OR£Jl.,K Lisa Soliminc in dreamy thought of that special someone she has sought Michael Graham Laurie Grandell Christopher Grayc Alison Grecco Howard Greco Paul Greeley Elizabeth Greenspan Iulic Griffin Noreen Griffith Robert Griswold Eric Gruseke Jean Guididas Alan Habid Eileen Haggerty Marybeth Haiber Thomas Hale Anthony Hall Kathryn Hall Alison Halsey Mary Halter Debra Hammer Robert Hanke Barbara Hannis Rheta Hansen Paul Harbaugh Charles Harcourt Mr. Payne carefully explains topography to a studious youth who looks away in bored disdain. )RS Jt MORS « MORS IUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Allen Harned Alisa Harrigan John Harrigan Karen Harris David Harrison Susan Hartzell Eileen Haivco Tedford Hazard Christine Healy Christopher Healy Mary Hearon Laura Heinbach Cathy Heine Robert Hellender Cindy Heller Douglas Herman Penelope Herman Steven Hetem Glen Hilsinger Gregory Hobson Kimberly Hogan Cythia Hoick Erick Hoick Lisa Holland John Holmes Audrey Hoogsteen Laura Hook Alison Hooper Christy Horner Elisa Hose Christopher Howard JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJL Ik ii r n ii ik ii. r m- -M 1 � • « YS- , IN I’' • f| Leo Hsu Kimberly Hudak Suzanne Hughes Vincent Hurley Heidi Hylan Luanne lerardi Robert Irwin Anthony Isolda |ohn fackmin Bruce Jackson Larry lackson Robert Jackson Thomas Jacobson Glenn Johansen Kristin Johnson Wendy Johnson Linda Jonas Jennifer Jones Russell Jones Terry Jones David Kahn Maryann Kain Ellen Kalbacher Darlene Kalfaian Charles Kalis Hal Kaplan )RSJI MORS «INIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Lisa Karp Barbara Kaul letfrey Kay Elizabeth Keegan Chris Kelly Suzanne Kennelly Thomas Kennelly Robert Kenny Wendy Kern Adrienne Kessler Fred Kessler Dirk Kcysscr Carolyn Kilponen Kevin King Catherine Kingsburg Virginia Kiselica Kathleen Kliesch Wendy Koblentz Lois Kasch Paula Kowalczyk Pamela Kraft Caroline Krauss JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUMORSJUNIORSJUHine c u Mfrvsr J Noah Kroloff Philip Kwasck Steve Krommenhoek Patricia Lally Michael Lammcrs Clark Landale Amy Lane Robin Lane €S711C14 Go get ’em tiger! Sue Lang Beth Larncr Mark Lavender Susan Lay Jonathan Leib Rudolf Lewis David Lighthiser Christopher Lionnetti Mark Lionetti Diana Lloyd Andrew Loft Jovannie Logan Todd Loofbourrow Maryrosc Lotano John Lowe Lisa Lowi Karen Lubeck Vincent Lucchesi ORSJ( 'MORS II. INIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Jeffrey Lunin Richard Lupia Fred Lutz Susan MacLean Fiona MacLeod Kathleen Magee Stacey Maggio James Maher Michelle Mahoney Grace Marcotullis Aliza Marcus Mark Marotta Walter Marotta Maureen Martin Vanessa Martin Douglas Massey Lynn Mazza Patricia McCarthy Diane McCormack Linda McCullough Paul McDonough Audre McFarlane Jeffrey McGill Carol McHugh You take-a the picture I break-a your face! Carole McKenna Amy McKeon Javonnc McMoorc Keith McMorrow Jennifer Meeker Gerald Meyer Suzanne Meyer Kathryn Michel JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJU 'OQ DRSJ!,NHOPS !±!!DRSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Plantyc Miles Laura Miller Dorothy Millering Lee Miner Suzan Molocznik Timothy Mondox Alonda Monroe Delores Monroe Felecia Monroe Tracy Monroe Nancy Montag Eileen Mooney Alison Moore Douglas Moore Daniel Morgan Karin Morgan That vacant stare is a symptom of advanced brain paralysis. Send funds before students like this are lost forever. Andreas Moesch Joachim Moesch James Morris Ronald Moss Karen Muldon The next best thing to being there! Brian Murphy Marianne Murphy Leslie Muscll Patricia Napier Rosemary Neill Peggy Nelson Derrcl Nettingham David Newman Christina Newton Pat Nicd wiecki Carol Nixon Bradley Norris Katherine Norwine Lisa Notarmaso N. Nouri Michael Nussbaum Anna Nykolyn Kristen O'Brien Linda O'Bien Erin O'Donnell William O'Donnell Frank Ohidy Cecelia O’Mally Harry Oxnard Frank Padula Mark Parham JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSM ll nn If a ny rsrs u ik Daniel Paola Sarah Parkinson Anne Parks Andrew Paul Nanci Pecker Anthony Pcllicano Daniel Perach Michael Perry Leslie Peters Cynthia Pilz A. Pinczuk Mark Pinkman Katherine Pinto Frank Pipher Preston Poole Now that she can walk and hold a baton at the same time maybe she’ll learn to twirl it. Vernard Porcher Marchas Porret Kathleen Porta Jeffrey Priest Victoria Priscoe Philip Priotere Gwendolyn Purvis Chris Rainville Peter Rehwinkel Nanci Reilly Robert Reiter Patricia Rhatigan DRSJ 1MORS IIMORSIUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Philip Ricca Vikki Ricca Judith Rich James Richards John Rick wood Paul Rippe Rocio Rivera David Rizzo Chris Robinson Floren Roccatani Randall Rochlin Raymond Rodgers Thomas Roff Marcia Roll Dana Rollcri Andrea Romano Rita Rombicone Mimma Romeo Linda Root Barry Rosenberg Michael Rosenberg Mark Rotella JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJl IK l r DC II IK 11 Jt Dean Roth Steven Rothrock Thomas Rowe Alice Rowland Michael Rowland Geraldine Ruth Leslie Salmon Miriam Samuel “Yea, we see you there making crib notes.” D. Saparito Leslie Sanderson Lori Saunders Eugene Sautner Timothy Savage Lee Sayre Micha Scacifero James Scarponc Douglas Schantz Sharry Schaefer Lee Schefer Rob Scheuermann Lisa Schilaner Rebecca Schmidt Steven Schrope S. Schuman Rob Schwartzman Nancy Scott RSJIINIORSH JNIORS.IUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS lack Scabrook Susie Scabrook Dennise Seaton Brenda Scemon Cynthia Shaffer C. Shannon Lauren Shapiro Joseph Shea Kenneth Shea Mary Sheehan Michele Shovlin Karen Sikora Tracey Simons Rosemary Sissano Karen Slove Nancy Smeaton Allen Smith Anthony Smith Gregg Smith Hilary Smith Jerry Smith Laura Smith L. Smith Stephanie Smith So I fixed the game, what of it? Charles Snyder Lisa Solimine Mark Solon Pal Sonnentag Elizabeth Spahr Theodore Spenadcl Marybeth Splainc Faith Spoto Joseph Spoto JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJLIK H nC If IK ll snr ii Tom Stagdard David Stamcr Gregg Steffen Scott Stevens Cindy Stewart Marvin Stith Jennifer Stivale Arther Stock Craig Stock Earie Stokes Charles Stone Michael Strock Beth Strommen Michael Sturncr Cynthia Summer Patricia Sur Monica Svec M. Sweeney Paul Szcliga Kimberley Tabor Wendy Talmont When Chris’ back gets better maybe they’ll trust her with a flag on her pole. RSJ, (M ooc ii MORS IUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIO Laura Tarulli Hilary Taul Julie Taylor John Tegen Kathleen Telesco Robin Thau Thomas Thornton Rosali Thompkins John Thompson Nicola Thompson Sean Tierney Steve Tierney Martin Tipton Fabian Tjon Susanna Tomach Marl Tomassi Lynn Tomforrde Peter Torcicollo Jeanette Towns Paul Tracey Mary Trerotola Lisa Trctout Peter Trezoglou Curtis Troeger Donna Troeller Voulanda Truitt )ohn Tegen, asleep on his feet. JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJl MORS« jmhjk JU Gary Turi Jan Twadell Colin Tweedic jean Tyrrell Hans Van Grieken Lisa Vaughan Michael Venezia Albert Venezio Diane Von Roesgen Kevin Voss William Walsh Amy Warren Robert Webster Kurt Weidner Raymond Weinzierl Hi there . Mitchell Weiss Douglas Weldon Andy West Florence Wetzel Robin Whcllan Patricia Whitcombe Greg Wichelms Robert Wilshaw Sharon Woerner Elizabeth Wolf Robert Wood Gary Wortzel )RSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS Robert Wagensommer Thomas Waite Brian Walsh Brian Walsh John Wayne Richard Wells The Juniors give their all in the pull against the Sophomores. Dan Werremeyer John Wheeler Barbara Willis Edward Wittcl Donald Wolfe Donna Wood Robert Wood Carolyn Wright Valerie Wright Donna Yancey Nancy Yanawitz JUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUK'!OPc!'.Ik Jf Peter Yearly Jennifer Yohalem Helen Yoo Beth Young Jeffrey Zimmer Joel Zingerman Alice Barron Brent Butchart Brian Bivona O. DeMarco Michael Detlefs John Dooley )RSJl ik n r nr n ik n nc Jriu awwivj, IUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORSJUNIORS 214 SENIORSSENIORSSENIORSSENIORSSENIORSSENIO R Huge Albert George Abitante Carol Ackerman Love while you’ve got love to give. Live while you’ve got life to live.’’ james Albrecht Sally Aiello Rachael Alfandre Craig Allen Mary Archambault Michael Bacso “The great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.” Peter Ambrose All of us have gathered here to Cher the end.” Ronald Bacus 219 Ohad Barefrat John Baines Nellian Barrett Bruce Barron Jane Baumann Andrew Beck “Don’t walk in front of me, don't walk behind. Walk beside me and be my friend. 220 Typical secretarial students; MORE TALK THAN TYPE. John Behrens It doesn’t matter who you love, or how you love, but that you love.” James Belcher William Belig Can I sail through the changing ocean tide, can I handle the seasons of my life.” Robert Bell May your reach be wider than your grasp.” Kevin Bellew Karen Bentley Everybody knows this is no where. David Berenson He’s been here so long he’s got to calling it home.” Bryan Bermingham Steal your Face.” Barbara Bernstein A toast to the weapons of war: May they rust in peace. Ruth Bernstein “One today is worth two tomorrows; What I am to be, I am now beginning. 221 Renfrew Bidgood ‘Chew glass. Cheryl Blanchette Laura Blanchette We don’t remember days we remember moments.” Ronald Berreman There’s no way out of here; when you come in, you’re in for good!” Sanford Block Nancy Bloom Steven Blumberg Richard Blumenscheid ”A nation declines when its Laugh once a day because a day people become too serious to set without sunshine is like night.” their hearts on toys.” A reasonable man has superior philosophies. 222 Now what do you sec on the bottom line?” Amy Rowe helps Deidrc I rabert try on a new pair of glasses. Carolyn Bockus Mike Bodi “Take a little time, some memories and wine.” Stephen Bodmer Bryan Bollinger Michael Booth Mary Borchers Scott Bovit Jean Boyer “You mean this doesn’t have a dating service?” Marlene Browne checks out the computer in the college resource center. 223 Susan Brandt Kevin Brennan Thomas Brois Beverly Brown Douglas Brown Stephen Brown The long and winding road that leads me to your door will never disappear.” Duck, duck, goose ...” Don’t high school students have anything better to do than play in the library? Marlene Browne Timothy Brownell Jeffrey Brown All that we know is, nothing can be known. Pamela Brug I just play and then I go off into the sunset like the western heroes do. Thomas Bryant Kevin Bunting Deirdre Byrne “This above all: to thine own self be true ... Another fork in the road ... Rich Waters recharges his battery during lunchtime. Mauren Burke Kelly Burns Ryan Bussey You can change the world but if you loose control they will take away your T-shirt.” What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you. John Byrne Kevin Byrnes Craig Callahan You can get what you want or you can just get old. 225 Marie Caltagirone Patrice Camillo Jayne Cannon Norman Campanelli The cookie monster, alias Joanne Kavcney, strikes again 226 John Camp “Cause I’m as free as a bird now and this bird will never change. Richard Cantor “Everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon. Salvatore Caramico Daniel Caramagno Joan Caratozzolo Joseph Caminiti Tom Venner, Tricia Steenhuisen and Bev Brown demonstrate the assembly line thesis paper technique: read, write and worry. Jennifer Carlson “When Duty whispers low, ‘Thou must; the youth replies ‘I can.’ Brian Carroll Michael Cashdollar Patricia Castro Susan Cavanagh Walter Castiglia Tammy Celi Judith Cauterucci “In God’s kindness, our future will flow over our horizon like a sunrise in all its brilliancy.” Margaret Chandler 227 Do not follow a path. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. Judith Charles Deborah Charron Amy Cheress William Chesnok “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Karen Chin David Chitty “Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.” Carol Christianson Avis Christmas Mark Ciliotta Robin Christmas Flex!” Joe Caminiti shows his stuff as a professional wrestler. Sarah Clarkin Anne Clarke “How long it’s been since yesterday . . . what about tomorrow; what about our dreams and our memories we share. Arie Cohen Joseph Cocola And so become yourself because the past is just a good-bye. At last!” The Yearbook photographer finally found someone who READS the Hi’s Eye. 229 Francis Coakley Kcndrea Coates “So it’s the laughter, we will remember ... Joyce Cohen “Skating away on the thin ice of a new day.” Robert Cohen Robert Clancy Richard Clark “John Humiston, Jackie Allen and Dave Hall cauglU in the act of usual library activities: working, daydreaming . . . and sleeping!” Keith Colicchio Collette Colletti Christopher Compton Yanks” Michael Cory Mary Ann Cook Mark Cosgrove A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Catherine Cox ' |f I had my way, I would tear this whole building down. Linda Crane This is only the beginning and we’ve only just begun to realize the best is yet to come. Susan Cox Victoria Craig Why not think about times to come, and not about the things that you’ve done. 230 George Crisson Love and memory will endure and last until the game is called on darkness. Paula Cunningham John Cuoco Mary Currall Irene Cuseo “Cause I must be travelin’ on now cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see. Oops! Missed my mouth!” Chris Nelson attempts to feed his ear. Beth Daaleman Sharon Daffner Amy Daly John Dannevig Rebecca Davenport “All of the answers you seek can be found in the dreams that you dream on the way. “The tangible gifts I recall are few, but the intangibles will never die. 231 Robert Davis Donald Dazzo Stephen Dc Brouwer Jeff DeChellis After all is said and done, I’d rather walk before they make me run. Ideals arc like stars, we never reach them but we chart our course by them. Peter Dejong Raffelina DeMarco Nobody knows where you arc, The day is done but its mem how near or how far . . ” orics are mine to keep forever! Now I see those new hairs!” Peter Monte investigates Mr. Jacksons noodle. Irene DeRozario Susan Dersh Cornelius Desmond Life is a scries of hellos and goodbyes- I’m afraid it’s time for goodbye again. Melissa Devalon loytul times are never gone they're always joys to look back on. 232 Elise DeVido Ah, so that's her phone number. Greg Papandrea checks on one of his secret admirers. Live life, love life, live love. Julie DeVoe Fortunate DeBella Debra Dick Alexander Dilorio Wind of change, Tide of Time, Is it real or is it just my mind. Jeffery Dill Elizabeth Donzella Lindsay Downing David Dittman Jonathan Dobbins Been dazed and confused for so You're born like a saint with a long its not true. consciousness of a snake.” 233 Sean Dugan jean Duvall Lorcc Duym April Dzuback “Life’s a rosebush, one wrong Life is full of potholes—Thank move and you get stuck. God for shock absorbers. David Einhorn Douglas Early Mark Egener Holly Ehmann A woman is like your shadow. Follow her, she flies; fly from her, she follows.” Lorraine Eisenbicl Donald Eisele • Hmmm, Sally, what’s so interesting? Sally Tomlinson takes in the view. Michael Elder Lisa Ellen James Enard “Yesterdays are the petals from the blossoms of today which grow from the seeds of tomorrow.” “Driving that train.” Carol Engel Robert Engelhart Jane Evans Andrew Ertman “No wind serves him who addresses his voyage to no certain port.” Jeff Factor “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.” 235 Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Only Mark Osenga knows. Steven Farbstein Susan Feathers John Federici Love when you must, cry when A life unexamined is not worth Now that I have figured out all you have to, be what you must living, that's a part of the plan.” of life’s answers, they have changed the questions.” “Nice hat!” Craig Callahan makes it a point to escape. Carolyn Feeney Today well-lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” Lori Feidt Rosanna Ferrara Vincenzo Ferraro Brenda Ficacci Robert Fishbein Marianne Fitzgerald Oh, end this day, set me in motion, ought to be on my way.” Robert Fitzgerald Peter Fleming Susan Fromer Jeffrey Fromhertz “That’s me! Walter Gotsch discovers his picture on the front page of THE NEW YORK TIMES. 237 Dorothy Fitzpatrick “Let your disappointments pass, let the laughter fill your glass, let your illusions last, until they shatter.” Christopher Florian Jill Fratelli Mark Frega Go for the gusto in life, or don’t go at all. Eric Froden Carlton Franklin Dennis Fuchs Lucy Furnari Frank Fusaro Jill Marie Gardiner “What is past is prologue.” Robert Gerristead Let me sing a song for the future world; miracle melody, not perfection but peace.” Four fickle female faces flourish in the sun .. Holly Ehman, Cyndi Preston, Carol Stewart and Terry Richardson catch some rays during lunch. Carl Gerson The Lord is my Shephard, I shall not want. The Lord is my light and my salvation.” David Gigon Thomas Gilday True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.” Ammy Gillesbcrg Elizabeth Gilligan William Gingerich James Gilmartin Peter Giordano Steven Glantz Stephen Goldberg Joyce Goldstein I’m takin the time to find some new roads into my mind discovering things and giving them wings. 2 39 Down . . . set . . . hut one, hut two ... Carol Smith checks out her end's position in the junior-senior football game. Walter Gotsch Mary Joan Gottlick “Dreams arc for those who sleep; life is for us to keep. “Simon says put your hand on your head. Mary Pat Barry plays during lunch. David Graf Lissa Graham David Grandcll “Go tor it. Timothy Graney John Gray Matthew Grazul Before we end (and then begin) we’ll drink a toast lo how it’s been . . . I've loved these days. James Green Robert Green 240 Steven Greene Edward Greener Laura Griffin Peace rules the day, where reason rules the mind.” “Things may always stay the way they are, still my head looks for a change from time to time. Charles Grillo With an understanding of oneself everything is possible, without it, there is nothing.” Sarah Gutai john Grimes To be unique is to be yourself, for there is only one of you, in God’s creation. Pamela Haesler Randy Hagerman Some girls.” Deborah Griggs John Cuoco, WHS’ own Belushi, digs in 242 Raymond Haiber Eldrcd Halsey Monique Hanis “Epi touto de tis an mcgala diocon ta par-ont ouchi feroi.” If you can’i trust calculators, who can you trust? ’ Rafat Rizk experiences the frustrations of a calculator blinking out. Elaine Hannan “To be with those we love is enough. Patricia Harbaugh Though the distances divide us there’s a paradise inside us we can’t lose. Laverne Hardy I have come a long way, but I still have a long way to go. Tami Harrington Susan Harlan “Love when you can, cry when you have to, be who you must that’s a part of the plan. Michael Halko wrnrnmm, David Hall I’m wet and I’m cold but thank God I ain’t old. Thomas Harrington joanne Harris Michael Harris Forget what life used to be-you are what you choose to be, it's whatever it is you see. Paul Harris Brenda Harrison Steven Harrison Kindra Harting Stephen Hartnett True peace is not merely the absence of tension. It is the presence of justice and brotherhood.” Defend me from my friends; I’ll defend myself from my enemies. 243 Cindy Nichols catches a few z’s ... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ... just a few! Mary Gay Heagler Robert Heinbokel Bruce Henderson Carol jean Heagler “Take life as it happens, but try to make it happen the way you want to take it.“ Here my life was free and easy, “Good words are worth much and remember me at my best.” cost little. Nancy Henshall “To God, thy country, ana thy friend be true, then thou will never be false to anyone. Valerie Ho “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Thomas Hoblitzell The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” “Ahhh . • • E,,en M',,er fast relief from the scaring sun. janet Hockenjos Kenneth Hoff Connie Hoover “What good is a field on a fine summer night, if you sit all alone with the weeds? “Sometimes you get shown the light ... in the strangest places; if you look at it right . . . 244 “Eyes right, left ... up and down! Bob Bell, Dickson Pratt, and John Stanzcl spot check the incoming sophomores. Robin Hoick Kathryn Hurley Peter Hussey Diane Hynes Dorian jackson “Tomorrow will still be tnc same cause I’ve got a life of love that won’t ever change. “Our todays and ycaterdays are the blocks with which we build. “I saw some grass growing through the pavement today. “Life may be sweeter for this I don’t know-see how it feels in the end. 245 Paul jackson David Jacob Barry jaruzelski Darlene Jenkins Brent Jewell I long ago lost a hound, a bay horse, and a turtledove, and am still on their trail.” Russell Johansen Charles Jones Jacqueline Jordan Robert Jordan With cowboy hat and down jacket, Andrew Kelly saddles up for another c citing day at WHS.” Mark Kabakow •'Between the worlds of men and make believe I can be found.” “For everything you have missed, you have earned something else.” 246 Bryan Kaiser james Kalfaian Life is just a cocktail party on the streets. Miss McCornack, what is your view on raising the drinking age in New jersey? Meredith McCornack undergoes an interview with her pen. Lynn Kalinowski Dennis Kane Our life is like some vast lake that is slowly filling with the stream of our years.” Maureen Kane I can’t complain, but sometimes I still do, life’s been good to me so far.” Lydia Kaplan She just can’t be chained to a life where nothing’s gained and nothing’s lost at such a cost.” Barry Kaplus But now you’re gone—I guess I’ll carry on.” Susan Karp If there’s a will, there is a way. joanne Kaveney Life goes on day by day, dreams grow strong and fade away.” Michael Keane 247 Kimberly Kelly Andrew Kelly Susan Kelley Todd Kehler “Do it, Keith! I’ve seen all good people turn their heads these days ... so satisfied I’m on my way.” I’ve gotta move, it's still fun-l m gonna walk Before They Make Me Run.” Studio 54 is “out” -school corridors arc “in , lamie Lawson, Tinker Jackson, and Gail Hawes prove that you don’t need a discotheque to boogie. Mary Kay Kern “Each day is a new beginning . . . each morning a new day.” Kevin Kcrwin “Welcome my friends to the show that never ends. Lori Kcsselhaul “All of the answers you seek can be found in the dreams you dream on the way. Robert Klingelhofer “All this lime has passed me by and it doesn’t seem to matter now. 248 . . and I’ll call il a . . . wheel” Gary Moore queries over the design ol his latest brainstorm. Robert Kolibas jane Kolker James Kontje Alexander Kopf I do not ask that you agree, just “Shattered!!” look at what’s there and let it be.” “There is nothing you can do that can’t be done. Janet Korunow James Kosch Jay Kotliar “Give me a place where I may stand and I will move the earth. i. a Michael Kotliar “All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be.” 249 Suzanne Kronick Geoffrey Kudlick ‘Special joys and special places, special friends together—the moments pass so quickly, but the memories arc forever! Nancy LaCorte Vincent La Morte You have to have a dream—if you don’t have a dream, how can you have your dreams come true?” It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. “She's 16, she’s beautiful and she’s mine. Fran Coakley transcends the hustle and bustle of WHS. Ellen Langholtz There’s so many dreams I've yet to find. Mark Lanning Paul Lauher II you love something, set it free. If it returns it’s yours, if not, it never was.” Linda Lauritsen “Seems like only yesterday I gazed through the glass at ramblers wild gamblers that’s all in the past. Laurie Lauritsen Gather your wits and hold on fast. Your mind must learn to roam.” Richard Lazzaro 250 Underground editor Erik Strommen gives approval to the latest copy. Robert Lessner Nancy Levine James Lewis Susan Lewis ‘‘It’s not so much where you go as who you meet when you get there.” Walk together, talk together all ye people of the earth then and only then shall we have peace. Thank you, my friends, thanks for the good times, the smiles and the laughs. Thank you very much.” Susan B. Lewis Linda Lex When my love for life is running dry, I have my dreams to get me by. Lisa Libonati James Larry Lighthiser One of the very pleasant things about friendship ... the do-you-remember moments.” 251 252 Michael Loeffler Alison Lojo Nexttime, I would take more chances, I would climb more mountains. Shirley Liu So goodbye: at least we made the try.” Gary Lucek Mary Kelly MacDonald ■ • • so I took all those worries put ’em on a shelf and headed on down to the seashore. Patricia Limon Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members.” Andrew Lindley Gail Louis Farewell to you and the youth I’ve spent with you. It was but yesterday we met in a dream.” John Lybik Fiona MacAskill Cha n-iad na ro chlcirith as fhearr.” Carol MacDonald Julia Liu Today well lived makes every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness, and every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.” Andrea Monroe in the first stage of an analytical essay-staring at a blank page for 30 minutes. ‘‘We all know what memories can No bird soars too high if it soars bring; they bring diamonds and with his own wings. rust. ■■■ Steven Marcotullio Gregory Markham Ross Markwell Anthony Marotta 253 Chuck Marotta Abby Marsa Elizabeth Martin Anthony Martorino Day by day we can see, in every moment there's 3 reason to carry on.” Barbara Maschke J ill Matthiessen jack McCarthy Meredith McCornack Though my life’s been good to me, there’s still so much to do.’’ 254 Karen McGill eagerly digs in while Sue Lewis talks to her pizza at the class pi No, don't listen! Dcidre Byrne protects Andy Wellen from temptation. Mark McManus Megan McNclis john Meeker Maryanne Mel loan I ain’t got no money, but I sure gotta whole lotta love. Don't believe it till you've held The people on the hill, they say it, life is seldom what it seems.” I’m lazy but when they sleep I sing and dance. Donald Mendoza Narciso Mera Gretchen Metzger . . . Ah let us go our separate ways together. Best be yourself, imperial plain and true. Robert Meyer 255 Gary Miller Robert Mondelli Andrea Monroe Anthony Meyers Ellen Miller The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer everybody else up.” Susan Molden “Don’t stop think about tomorrow. Don’t stop it'll soon be here I’ll be better than before Yesterday's gone....” Fe Moncloa “‘Live today when it’s here, Liv tomorrow when it comes.” • • • and when Fve revolutionized the card catalogue system ” Kim R plans her future as Head Librarian of New York Public Library.” Mark Mine “There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.” David Monc Peter Monte 256 Andi Privitere exclaims This one flavor has thirty one uses! Lionel Montells Gary Moore James Morasso Anthony Mormeile Roselyn Morrison Andrew Morse And when you find another soul equal to your own take good care of each other. Charlotte Mosely What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you.” Mary Beth Mulholland Robert Mullen And when you look you’ll sec for miles around, you’ll see the world is in your hand.” Anthony Murawski 257 Stephanie Myers Lei your disappointments pass, let the laughter fill your glass, let your illusions last until they shatter. Christopher Nelson I wrestle squirrels bare-handed! Valerie Ho who dozes indifferently. Nina Myrick Brent Jewell attempts to impress Catherine Mysel No matter what happens, if we go our own ways, we’ll be both walking wiser, if walking away. Eric Nelson Nancy Newill Reach high, for stars lie hidden The moment may be temporary, in your soul. Dream deep, for but the memories last lorcvcr.” every dream precedes the goal. 258 Steven Murphy Randi Nathanson Only persistence and determina tion alone can assure success. Cynthia Nichols Success is born of dreams ful tilled. Robert Noonan Jill Novacek Garnett Nichols Mark Nichols No matter how dark the beginning, one who strives can reach the sun.” David O'Connor William Odenkirk Timothy O’Brien Margaret O’Connell “You and I have brains, the others have fluff.” William Oehler Lorraine O’Rourke We all may change, but the memories we share will remain the same.” Fiona Da Vinci” Mac Askill, sporting a Scottish mustache, sizes up the photographer. 259 j ill Ortman Margaret Orto Today is a smooth white sea-shell; hold it close and listen to the beauty of the hours.” Mark Osenga Rochelle Oslick You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future.” Who said working at Taylor Hardware is that bad? Wines and Liquors is right next door! Tom Vliet enjoys his work, undoubtedly! Ann Otis Donna Palencar Christine Pallagrosi Thomas Palasits As long as we see there s only us ... | am lonely but you can free who change it, only us to me all in the way that you smile.” rearrange it. When the music’s over,. . . Turn out the light.” 260 Dorothy Palmer “It’s the last waltz, but that don’t mean the party’s over.” Gregory Papandrea Albert Papp Rosanne Parente '‘Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away, but now it looks as though they’re here to stay.” Tammy Paul I A V Frank Pearson Nicolino Parisi Elizabeth Paul “I wanna laugh while the laughing is easy. I wanna cry if it will make it worthwhile.” 261 Ephemeral friendship.” Paul Harris shows his affection for Doug Brown. William Phillip Craig Plant Susan Polman Bradd Powell The song is over . . . it’s all behind me. Mary Alice Pleninger Michael Podd mm ‘mm. Dickson Pratt Gregory Price 262 Kent Baldwin demonstrates old Chinese proverb: “He who types with brute strength, will damage keys. Lance Proffitt Patricia Pulliam Rosemarie Quintana To conquer half the world dis- I’ve got the Mexicali Blues!” dainfully before a world, prescribed, can conquer me.” Kimberly Randazza One . . . Two . . . Three.” Kevin Brennan uses the simplest calculator known to man. Tracy Redd jonna Rehwinkel Ruth Reiss Sharon Reynolds “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. “So the days turn into years and still no tomorrow appears. Patricia Rhatigan Madeline Rhum Gary Rich Terry Richardson 264 Only four more pages to go! Don Eisele demonstrates the fact that an analytical essay can be written in one period. 9 Charles Roberson “Long you live and high you fly, only if you ride the tide balanced upon the biggest wave.” Bruce Roberts “Friends are so alarming and my lovers never tire me, life’s just a cocktail party on the street.” Rafat Rizk “To the house of a friend the road is never long. Mark Robbins “Conform, and be dull.” Tami Robinson Thomas Rokosny “I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before, ... I'll often stop and think about them.” 265 Andrea Romagnano David Roode Marie Roscoe Joseph Rosenberg Sometimes I lie awake at night wondering where life will lead me, where all the years have gone. ’ Wendy Rottenberg Amy Rowe “• . . to find the beautiful we must carry it with us or we find it not. You’re kidding, aren’t you? Randi Nathanson learns that the student body is finally showing interest in a Student Council function. Susan Rowling Christopher Ruggiero 266 I don’t care if you ever get tall, I like what I look like and you’re nice small. Oh, nothing! Beth Wheeler smiles innocently when our photographer inquires about their weekend plans. Mario Russo Michael Ruth Mary Ryan June Salinger 267 Dave Jakes Jacob puts down a pop. Arlene Sawyer Lisa Schaiblc Edward Scharf Drew Schembre “Life is a series of surprises and “Like the twilight up ahead they would not be worth taking or don’t see just where we're going. keeping if it were not.” “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. Elizabeth Scherer Alice Schliesske “You got to drift in the breeze, before you set your sails .. Susan Schlosberg Greg Schmidt “Don’t give up . . . for after the lowest ebb comes a change of the tide.” “All work and no play . . .’’ While John Sidorkas does all the work, Tom Palasits finds the bug crawling down the crack in the desk more interesting. Charles Scott Elaine Schwartz Lena Sclama They say I’m crazy but I have a good time.” i« Y..A,. .--' •!� mem Deborah Seaton lames Scott David Scott To live and let live Beethoven never anticipated me!” Steven Greene spices up the original version with a foot-stompin’ country twang. Peter Shepherd David Shaw Lisa Senters Carl Selert “I don’t know but I’m on the road to find out.’’ We are caught in a vicious circle surrounded by all of our friends.” 269 Margaret Sheridan Michael Sherman “Live, love, laugh.” Steve Sherwyn Thomas Shields John Sidorakis 'It’s life and life only.” Jorge Silva ‘Atta Boy, Charles!” Charlie Grillo pulls the old stretch and put the arm around the girl trick. 270 Andrea Sikora Janet Slove “If you smile at me I will understand, ’cause that is something everyone does in the same language.” Ruth Skowronski Carol Smith “Rafat, I hate to tell you this but there’s a strand of spaghetti crawling up your arm.” john Behrens warns Rafat Rizk the dangers of eating cafeteria food. Darlene Smith Ideals are like stars, we never reach them but ... we set our course by them. Jeffrey Smith Everybody who is incapable of learning has taken to teaching.” Mark Smith Michael Smith Raymond Snyder Gail Sokolowski 271 Get ready, I’m a whistler, I whistle along on the seventh day.” Eric Solon Gertrude Sommer Carmen Spidcro 272 Who says football is only for guys?” Mary Curall displays solid form as she attacks the ball. Michael Splitt Amcrico Spiridigliozzi Deborah Solowe Carol Soucek Eric Stamer John Stanzel Alan Stapelman Patricia Steenhuisen Ingrid Stenbjorn ‘By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Doesn’t mean that much to me, to mean that much to you. Victor Stephens Jill Steurnagel Carol Stewart A true friend is somebody who can make us do what wc can.” Zeb Stewart 273 . .. And these are your Honor students?! William Stivale Marianne Stock Erik Strommen Sri Subarta Be not afraid of life. Believe life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” There are times when a simple caress means more than a complex career.” Daniel Sullivan Donna Sumner Kevin Sur William Sutman Life is short; live it up. Let it Bleed.” 1 wanna walk before they make me run. Easy on the sauce, Danny.” Danny Sullivan prepares a very special sub for an ex-friend. 274 Now what is that arm supposed to do?” Mike Podd, the blonde Travolta, struts his stuff at the prom. Gary Swart Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. Peter Swicker Some say adventure is dead—I’ll prove them wrong.” James Tadlock Kenneth Taylor Janine Swingle Don’t it always seem to go—you don’t know what you got till it’s gone. Justin Szeliga Just like a child, I’ve been seeing only dreams. I'm all mixed up but I know what's right.” Susan Taylor Life goes on, it happens everyday, so appreciate what you got before it’s taken away. Richard Teller From the churches to the jail, tonight all is silence in the world. 275 Tracy Tener Sara Tomlinson Ready am I to go, and my eagerness with sails full set awaits the wind.” Allison Tortorrello Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” 276 lanet Toll Michael Testa Anthony Tobey Life is only worth living when you can live it your own way. Expert texpert choking smokers don’t you think the joker laughs at you? Patrick Traynor Michael Topp With determination and zeal, yearbook staffers Katy Mahoney, Jayne Cannon, and Carolyn Feeney struggle to meet deadlines. John Traynor The world needs grownups, Zonker.” Deirdre Trabert Yuch!” Tim Brownell demonstrates the after effects of a rainbow lunch. I'll rate her as ... a 10! Tom Rotella ignores all distractions as he crams for midterms. 277 Christopher Udvarnoky Susan Ujcic Honor thy mistake as intention.” Beverly Ulbrich “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” Bruce Underhill “The crowds and faces, the times and places ... I don’t know.” “Tut fever hits WHS!” No yearbook is complete without a pyramid! Thomas Venner Mary Vidavcr Patricia Vitt Thomas Vliet “• • • love and 1 had the wit to win: Wc drew a circle that took him in.” 278 Mitchell Vogel Eric Vondra “When my love for life is running dry, I have my dreams to get me by.” Pamela Vorhaben “To see the rainbow as morning breaks, is a symbol of God's love for you.” Yvette Wagonsommer “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! Katherine Walker Peter Walsh James Wagner Mark Walbert The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time. “Boring . . . isn’t he?” Lisa Libonati SECRETLY meets Jimmy Tyler at the head of the stairs. 279 jaja Watts Anthony Webster David Webber Mary Weingart Brad Weiner Katherine Weaver I am a child; I'll Iasi awhile. You can't conceive of the pleasure in my smile.” The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” 280 Judith Weiss Andrew Wellen James Wenta Elizabeth Wheeler “Friends multiply our joys and divide our cares.” “If you do something that rankles me, your fault is my fault too.” “Falling hurts least for those who fly low.” “Amor vincil omnia.” Timothy Whitaker David Wilcox David Williams Kim Williams “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” 281 Patty “O. J.” Harbaugh cuts around the end leaving Mr. Kehler in the dust. James Winters Mary Wirkowski Helen Winsor I owe it all to mom, with a little help from dad, and someone very special like rimmic.” Shelly Withers Karyn Wilzel Nancy Wofsy “The only way to live happily with people is to overlook their “I think I’ve got a sucker! Bob Engelhardt eyes his mark and attempts to unload the faults and admire their virtues.” last iguana skin coat. Kenneth Wolff Roger Wolin Edward Wellman “For a moment changes all things and to end is but to start. Jeff Yatcilla 282 “3 99 not a bad price!” Debbie Dick and Tracy Tencr enjoy the lighter side of inflation. Michael Ziobro Dana Zonncvylle Mitchell Zucker A friend of the 'Devil’ is a friend of mine.” James Cruikshank Bruce Elliott Kimberly Hugger Though we share so many secrets, there are some we never tell.” Reid jajko Robert Levy 283 ttNiOns IH IT RCTre 286 1 The year draws to a close . . . and our high school years have flown by . .. only yesterday we were sophomores searching hopelessly for unknown rooms . . . now, as seniors, we're charting courses for our immediate futures ... we look back on these times with mixed emotions and deeper insights... as graduation finally arrives, tears and laughter blend to form a fond farewell to teachers, friends and places . .. while some of us will continue our education in college or vocational school others will immediately enter the business world . . . yet our reflections of loving friends, good times and an excellent education remain . . . 287 Our whole school experience, especially our high school years, has provided us with a montage of experiences ... we have encountered and dealt with a variety of people, situations and ideas . . . this segment of our lives has been valuable in shaping our individual goals and personalities . . . confidently, we must now test these goals and the knowledge gained at WHS in the outside world . . . hopefully, in our reflections we shall see a new awakening and a new commitment to life and living! 288 SBUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESSBUSIh ESSBUS BUSINESSBUS BUSINESSBUS . 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Congratulations to the Class o 79! 102 Central Avenue • Westfield, N.J. 07090 • 233-7048 We honor all major credit cards. _Jewelry is more than just a gift.. .it's a reminder of lovely 320 SOUTH AVENUE WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEY Tel. 233-8420 308 V CLICK MESSENGER FULLY INSURED BONDED • RADIO DISPATCHED • OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AREA TO SERVE YOU FASTER • RUSH PICKUP DELIVERY DAY NIGHT SERVICE (201)276-4500 • (212)964-4840 The staff of the 1979 WEATFHER VANE would like to extend their thanks to the following people for their support and contributions to our book. Berkebile's House of Photography Dr. and Mrs. Dean Carlson Mr. Halpern of Vinodd Studio Jeff Kudlick Martino Studio of Photography Maude-Randolph Studio Mr. Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Orto THE SUBURBAN NEWS 309 ro rfie CLASS of 1979 Roy M. Nuzzo, M.D. Robert I. Oberhand, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ott Robert F. Spencer Douglas M. Tibbals, D.D.S. j. Pennington Warter, M.D. Westfield Orthodontic Associates, P.A. john Wiley, D.D.S., P.A. Williams and Flynn, Counselors at Law Ronald F. Wozniak, M.D. Westfield Associates in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Sauer, Boyle, Canellis Cambria A Professional Corporation lane Smith Leslie H. Apirian, D O S. lames L. Brady, M.D. Jack J. Camillo Dean L. Carlson, M.D. Jerome I. Cook, M.D. Ian Blair Fries, M.D. Sheldon M. Glickman, D.D.S. Jerold B. Graff, M.D. Hooley, Perselay, Butler and Kelly Robert F. McIntyre, D.D.S. David J. Meeker Vinodd Studio For The Best In Portraiture! We Congratulate The Class Of 79 Yearbook And Group Photography Specialists In Bridal Portraits Candid Wedding Albums Prom Photography Vinodd Studio 123 Monticello Ave. Jersey City, N.J. 07304 Phone: (201) 333-8980 Paul Monzella's Secret to ZOOM! P. M S. Roll a stop sign much! ZAP! (Left to right) Top: Flo, Alisa, Bob, Dennis, Chuck, Bill, George-Bottom: Laura, Gregg, |eff, John Ghost Graduates How’s your Aspen? m.o.l.s.o.n.s.q.u.a.r.t.e.r.s.r.a.c.i.n.g.p.a.r.t.y. Save a mouse . . . eat a . . . What happened to that Silver Bullet? . . . It hit home? Deshenka! How’s your fluff? Ski the powdered stuff? W. H. S. Ski Racing Club “The Saturday Knights” Are you through yet? A. D. S_____or... A. F. S. Life is a bowl of cherries! Overalls Much! Let it Ring! Stop Right There! L. B. I. . . B. H. I. A. SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES The Mirage on Echo Lake Golf Course Do it up! Why Me? Echo Lake G. C. What’s Up? or Maybe What’s Down? Life’s Just a Cocktail Party on the Street! Get the Hook! When the Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor, did we quit! Courtesy of Jeff Priest, Chuck Roberson, Bill and Bob Heinbokel, Dennis Kane, KOE, Hugh Alpert, Steve Goldberg, George Abitante, Gregg Papandrea, John Gray 312 Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Advanced Peacement Yearbook Exam NAME (or accepted pseudonym) CLASS DATE TIME STARTED FINISHED INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this exam is to find out how ignorant the staff is and to totally humiliate each one as an individual. Therefore, this exam is designed so that no one will finish before the deadline. PART I General Essays 1. On a separate page write a 500-800 word essay in good standard English on how the yearbook has been important to your character development. (Ha, just try and do this one. You have twenty minutes.) 2. In a single sentence sum up the “Yearbook Experience” without the use of expletives, obscene or abusive language, (recommended time: 3 hours) 3. Describe the FXS way of cropping a picture in vivid and descriptive language, (five minutes) 4. Answer this question in a creative and original way .. . “You want to write copy, don’t you?” (10 minutes) 5. After viewing the attached pictures of the moon, a Dance Club member and a Key Club meeting, write three witty and creative captions containing no more than eleven words each. (Time: rest of your life) 6. In a 200-300 word essay describe a viable and relatively inexpensive means of hiring freelance yearbook photographers and a quick and easy plan in which all of the present photographers are eliminated from the picture. (Time: ASAP) 7. Write down the single accepted acronym that may be used in reply to ASAP. (Rec. time: thirty seconds) 8. How do you spell relief? 9. Invent a totally absurd idea for a yearbook layout and write copy for it. Points will only be awarded to serious silliness. 10. How would you react to the phrase “Deadline is tomorrow at five and we need copy and pictures.”? 11. There is no question eleven. 12. Invent twenty positive things to say about FXS. 13. What is “disco driving” and what are the social consequences? Write a short precis on the famous Carlson article. 14. What is the Carlson Drag? PART II Multiple Choice 1) Jenny Carlson is well-known for (a) disco driving (b) the Carlson drag (c) jet-setting (d) all of the above. 2) Margaret Orto often (a) begs, pleads and snivels for copy (b) is attacked in yearbook meetings (c) threatens photographers (d) is confused by untranslatable captions. 3) FXS invented his own (a) ego (b) way to crop pictures (c) style of caption writing (d) none of the above. 4) Valerie Ho often has to tackle with (a) ugly people (b) troublesome caption writers (c) lack of pictures (d) all of the above and more. 318 5) Jim Winters’ best contribution to the yearbook is (a) prolonging meetings (b) flirting with jenny, keeping both out of the way (c) bumming rides off people (d) receiving Henington Trouble Reports. 6) Fiona Mac usually (a) abstains from attending meetings (b) battles to control all pens, pencils and rulers (c) fights with Jenny (d) drives an ugly white bug. 7) Carolyn Feeney is best known for (a) luring young men into glass rooms (b) coming to meetings only for pizza break (c) developing relationships in the dark room (d) a loud and distinct presence. 8) Katy Mahoney (a) tries desperately to track a certain cross-country runner (b) criticizes captions (c) volunteers to eat pizza (d) accomplishes very little or nothing at meetings. 9) Gary Turi can be found (a) disco dancing in meetings (b) looking through old yearbooks (c) writing perverted captions (d) imagining himself irresistible to women (e) failing at all of the above. 10) John Tegen is best adepted (a) violent verbal attacks on female staffers (b) improving and further degenerating Turi’s perverted captions (c) developing stunts such as the Carlson drag and the wet ten dollar bill. 11) Peter Yearley (fill in your own) (a) (b) (c) (d) 12) Melissa Devalon can often be conned into (a) typing for three hours downstairs while the staffers are partying in 273 (b) doing most of the work (c) settling disputes at meetings (d) supplying Yummy Tummy stuffin’. 13) Jay Kotliar is best known for (a) losing his voice for no reason (b) going on strike before deadlines (c) writing most unusual (and unusable) captions (d) using the opportunity of deadlines to blackmail editors into subservience. 14) Linda Crane’s official position is (a) editor of the radio (b) staff “Dear Abby” (c) chief mechanic (d) co-disco instructor (e) pricer of male staffers. 15) Judy Cauterucci loves to (a) write critical letters to the HI’S EYE (b) cover indoor sports (c) visit professional photographers in the heat of the night (d) also give disco lessons. 16) Barbara Fienberg is best known as (a) vice-caption editor (b) a moonlighting professional photographer (c) staff lyricist (d) co-author of the first poetic caption. PARTIII Matching 1. Homicidal Human a. pictures with captions 2. Ultimate Weekend Experience b. begins after March 19 3. Site of marathon meetings c. Samurai caption writer 4. squashed bug d. Mid-Winters sale 5. mini-yearbook e. Carlson residence 6. Happiness is f. Karmann Ghia 7. 3:30 fear g. Horror of Ho House 8. Life h. brilliant caricatures 9. Ugly hordes i. typing parties 10. $3.95 j. “deadline is today at 5:00 EXTRA CREDIT- Situation: You come across an unexperienced yearbook staffer bleeding profusely over the gutter. You (a) Take a scaled E. O. graph (b) wait until he breaks out in ellipsis (c) call the copy (d) wait until the deadlines appear and crop him. 319 0J3Z _________________ (juvift s etioout Jbo o —— GonqmtuuJt ons cfe of ‘75 Wlj Cc jiturK exiiXcx) ■' I i f i 1 M i I i i T' f f cr M i | i i | i i | i 1979 Weather Vane Staff Ifie -Vj INTRODUCTION...............4 FACULTY...................16 STUDENT LIFE..............44 ATHLETICS................124 UNDERCLASSMEN............168 SENIORS..................216 CONCLUSION ..............286 BUSINESS.................290