Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 214 of the 1985 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS THEME.1 STUDENT LIFE.4 SPORTS.18 CURRENT EVENTS.44 PEOPLE.52 ACTIVITIES.140 ADVERTISEMENTS.166 INDEX. 198 CLOSING.200 tograph by Roberta Siegel —V • ! ■ Before a ceremonial slow dance with their dates, the Prom Queen, Robin Karofsky, the former Queen, Debbie Hinckley, and the Royal Court, Julie Muccini, Karen Slifka, Allison Jones and Robin MacDonald pose for a quick portrait. Right: Is this where it goes? Kathleen Kinahan finds the right spot for Matt Brill’s boutonniere. Far right: A limousine always adds a touch of class as demonstrated by Peter Cutter and Julie Muccini. After dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston, they arrived only slightly late to the Cotillion. Below: As the Mastermind behind the Victorian Cotillion theme, Elaine Theodore tried to remain demure. The Best Part Prom 1984 7 ““““ — “— In singularly unconventional formal wear, Stephanie Johnson and Matt Vlachos illustrate the uniqueness of the whole class. sftio, ' WeAton tiejJv School cla5s of 1985 PR.ESE.NTS lectori.CLni ' Cotiiiioru ext She S yxe cii dianor Salwrdn-zj , d axj IZ, 1981 • 8 ctdocktiM. Ohitfibrcrij oj She.We 6 .ton 3 cjb 5 cfa ol Looking Our Best £ 4 f I ' ' he library? Are you kidding? Forget it, it will never be done.” A We did it. ”What do you mean, no paper in the library?! Wejust spent three months on our paper murals — and we have one week! Forget it — We can ' t do it!” We did it! Once again the class of ' 85 rose above all (well, most) obstacles, this time to present “A Victorian Cotillion.” Being the unconventional class that we are, we decided to convert the library into a Victorian man¬ sion. As hard as it may be to envision, those who attended will attest that it was an elegant success. All the late night construction, hauling, panicking, argu¬ ments and popcorn-covered rugs paid off with the most innovative and uniquely attended Prom in the history of Weston High. Memories: The tequila-sunrise rug, John’s birds? Whaddaya mean, who has the key? WHOSE PLANT IS THIS? Well, F m sure your living room set is here somewhere, Mrs. Blank. FOOTLOOSE!! Who picked these colors? Don’t worry about the encyclopedias . . . By Elaine Theodore £ r . ' v ' . - ■ - ' ;. ■■ ■ ■ ■ • ' ?• • ' V f � t � ' ■ . 0 ■ • -? f f ■ • 4M 4 ft tp 0 • , Ml i a fUMf •• ; •Ml ' ' 4 r 4 -r ■ . r ■ t -•• • •’ .- « •.a; • • •- ?;• ■ m ■ . ■ ■ ■ ■ . i • • • • - .. � . s ,vVi_. O • ’ , v ' : - : ' v.v.-; . s. . v v ■ ? ' r 1 . . -- y -• : . ... • • : - •••-•• - ’-• •• :♦ � ♦ � � � • •• • • ' m 4 •f. «� � , � � « « � « � • ' •■ « � • ,. « ♦ � M «• � t M hMIMiHHI.I «t •� � « I nil ? • •!•• ♦� � � � ' § « � • «« «••� «• ■ � -• ■•� ■■ ■■• « -•• • « � -� f « ’ � «� 4 9 « j 1 f« “Fix your eyes on the greatness of . . . [Boston] as you have it before you day by day. fall in love with her. and when you feel her great, remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action . . “ — Huripedes rt ' -TT Photograph bBBruce I hurston r • ■ The Best Part Boston 9 Partial Lobotomy I nodded and waved to my parents, acknowledging their request for me to be in by 12:30 A.M., just to get them off my case. Steve slid into the seat next to me and we peeled out onto Rte. 20 heading to Susan’s party on Conant Rd. Forty cars lined both sides of the already narrow road, leaving only a minute strip for cars to get through. I yanked up on the parking brake, turned the key, screeched to a stop, and grabbed my worn Weston jacket from the back seat. Jenny and Michelle were the First to greet us. Following them we ventured through the mob in pursuit of the aluminum entertainment unit. Ricky welcomed me with a high five and congratulated me on our soccer game against Acton. His attention was then turned to a cute sophomore nearby as he tried to keep an eye on her through the crowd. Steve gave me a shove to keep walking so we could check out the rest of the party scene. Muffy and her freshmen friends had come to the party to be cool but we found them sitting along the stonewall by themselves giggling to one another. In the garage were about ten guys involved in an intense game of Quarters, oblivious to the outside goings-on. Our senses were enhanced by the odor of cloves drifting through the air, and kids chanting to the Bruce Springsteen tune which was blaring from an open window in the house. Susan’s parents were away in Europe and wouldn’t be back until the following weekend. Rob and Matt had said they would be bouncers, but they were more interested in partying. At first they had attempted to collect $2.00 from each person but after the first few they had given up. At 10:30, or so, most of the sophomores were sent home only to return again at 11:00. I was just about to make a move on Eliza who described herself, between giggles, as being “slightly under the influence’’ when two sets of flashing red and blue lights careened up the driveway disturbing the party. Cups were heaved into the bushes followed by a few bodies. “Safety in numbers,’’ Steve slurred as we were directed to our cars by an officer who couldn’t be bothered with the gather¬ ing of names. Once again the completion of a Weston “gather¬ ing relied upon the promptness of the all too efficient police force. Now, onward to finish the evening at THE RES! Above Right: Whatever happened to white gloves and bow-ties? Right: The Junior Editors, Cathy Boosales and Laura Woodward, party with some of their classmates. 10 The Best Part First Day Left: Before attending The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Cambridge, Amanda Smith and Jim Katz show off the uniqueness of their Halloween costumes at an October party. Below: “ Gordon, I got an A on my math test!” :: tt U ft •• V it Above: Brooks Brother and Sister Steve Minervino and Liz Lesser. Above Left: Reeling with laughter, Seniors Mike Williams, Kurt King, and Lee Vilas define the true atmosphere at the Boxers and Blazers party. Left: “Revenge of the Nerds.” The Best Part First Day 11 The Class of ’85 — APART From The Rest I think that the ke y word here is class. We don’t just take a lot of the same courses together, we actually know each other, and quite often we are very close. Early this year everyone was amazed that we all found one place to get together. I say that we always have been together or else we wouldn’t have been able to pull off the best prom Weston has ever seen. Last year we were the first class to establish our own sun-deck-patio outside near the library and then for the prom an elabo¬ rate garden at the same spot. The list goes on; we have always been together and still will be at our fifteenth reunion in the year 2000. l he Best Part Seniors In preparation for class pictures, Stephanie Johnson Unparalleled class spirit is demonstrated by Roland Gibson, Wanda Murphy, and Anne puts the finishing touches on a true masterpiece — Moellering as they stand in front of the freshly painted ’85 bug. a Dead Kennedy s poster. Although most of them were popped before the picture was even taken, Bruce’s balloon blowing efforts did add a touch of color to an already vibrant senior class. The Best Part Seniors 13 Weston Students Have No Reservations Y ou’re tired. You’re hassled. You’re run down and fed-up. How can you get away from it all — school, parents, teachers, detos? The solution is obvious ... blow off the rest of the day, and hit THE RES!!! After all, there’s always somebody else in your physics class who is most likely already there! The question is, should you do it? Should you risk it? What about colleges ... parents ... future ... life? Does this phase you? NO WAY! It’s cool, everybody does it!! Skip¬ ping class, rebelling against teachers, and revolting against parents; all the drawbacks are there but the advantages are limitless. In a few cases, the frigid water begins to feel warmer and warm¬ er, and as more and more people ar¬ rive, spirits grow. However, if you need more proof just ask Mr. Gordon. Of course, once you get there, you have to know where to go. A well round¬ ed Res-Goer would know that both pump houses are cool, whereas an un¬ suspecting freshman would most likely end up in an M.D.C. cruiser. Another obstacle is Nessie. Few peo¬ ple believe that the Loch-Res monster could possibly exist, but anyone who’s hopped the fence knows the deal. So dudes, next time your parents are home for the weekend, and your spirits are low from a long week at school or at work, raise your spirits at the Res with Nessie and the pump house and the ever- clear water. Some avid res-goers demonstrate the almost magical powers the reservoir has of relieving the pressure of life at the high school. Obstacles are found in practically any endeavor, but anyone who has hopped the fence at the res knows that it’s well worth the refreshing reward. 14 The Best Part Reservoir I W ary of Seat , the mysterious monster of the H eston Reservoir, Steve. Jeff, and Rich unflinchingly take the plunge. H atching from below, Peter and WiUie anticipate their own jump. Above: Rich gets out to dry in the hot sun after diving off the chimney. Left: “What signs, officer? I didn ' t see any signs. ” The Best Part Reservoir 15 Above: Looking forward to a brilliant Senior year, Jenny Brountas, Anne Moellering, and Richard Nichols munch on the picnic lunch provided by the Seniors on the first day. Scanning familiar faces on the first day, Student Body President Elise Billings has high hopes for the ’84- ' 85 year. Surveying the surroundings on the first day of school, Jeannette Sperhac, Lara Rooney and Kristen Hallahan enjoy the free time students were given. i 16 The Best Part First Day Parting With Summer Fun A Freshman perspective. W alking into Weston High School on that Thursday morning was like walking to the electric chair. I knew that as soon as I went through that door I would be the “Lowly Freshman”, the bottom of the pecking order, the most likely candidate to be thrown in the slimy duck pond; alias, Freshman wading wa¬ ters. All I had heard during the eighth grade was that if you were disliked you were in the pond, or else you were sub¬ jected to serious abuse in the hall by the reigning upper classmen. I tried to look cool when I walked into the cafeteria, but suddenly I found myself standing by the door alone. I swear I heard some kids laughing, then, thank God, I saw a group of my friends over by the phones. The day got worse. I could not get my locker open, so I told my home¬ room teacher that it usually took me two months to master the art of opening my locker. She laughed. Fm glad some¬ one thought it was funny. At lunch my friends and I tried to sit by the windows in the cafeteria, but we were told by a senior to move to the “nerd” section. For the rest of the day I tried to keep a low profile. Finally school was out and I went out¬ side to see my bus leaving. I ran after it, yelling for it to stop — dropping my books all over the pavement. I looked up and saw every single kid in the High School laughing at me. Totally embarrassed, I got on my bus, sank down into one of the back seats, hoping no one would notice me. Says a Senior. I hoist my faded jeans up over my rear, while simultaneously wrenching my sweatshirt over my head. As I shake my wet summer blonde hair into place, I glimpse at my reflection in the mirror. Good, I still look tan. I thank Mom for letting me drive on the first day of school as I pass her a quick kiss. Within three minutes my car is parked and I slip my hands half-way into my back pockets and saunter towards the front of the school. It’s exciting to see people I haven ' t seen since finals last spring, but the conversation remains extremely lim¬ ited and based around the question, “How was your summer?” Lunch time is a unique experience in itself. The class of 85, guys and girls, ac¬ tually congregate at mutual territory along the radiator. As a senior, this place is rightfully mine. While in a huddle of close friends, someone points out a group of freshmen who have precariously ven¬ tured too close to senior territory, per¬ ching themselves against our radiator. Stupid frosh, we laugh at them cynically, and kick them out. Unfortunately the day goes by quickly and already feels routine. Summer fanta¬ sies and stories are dismissed as the field hockey team dresses for their game, and the soccer team begins their three mile trek around the fields. I head toward the locker room with my cleats draped over my shoulder and my soccer ball under my arm. This is it — only 179 more to go. Above: “Who’s got Math D period ?” Left: Getting back into the swing of things is important to everyone after a summer away from Weston school friends. Far Left: Stepping off of the bus at the beginning of the season, Chris Berg anticipates a successful fall for the soccer team. The Best Part First Day 17 PARTICIP •’ VK -■ ' iyuBPg : ‘ I r V, W a ■ Bj _ m ' l —■ r | BS s - ?K- ■ ”55iC v - Wrap 1 ■ r 4 4 Cr 1 ’« ? Sp . 18 The Best Part Sports The Best Part Sports 19 Above: The rear of the Wildcat line as it drives on to victory (7-0). WHS 13 20 7 0 0 6 0 7 19 FOOTBALL VISITOR 14 Dover-Sherbom 7 Concord-Carlisle 0 Medway 22 Holliston 42 Hopkington 27 Bedford 22 Boston Latin 35 Norwell 20 Wayland V. 2-8 J.V.4-6 Front row: D. Griffith, R. Strachan, B. Williams, J. Pappas, R. Karofsky (captain), R. McCracken (captain), M. Clabault, R. Stewart, J. Haas, R. Mosher, Coach Neild. Second row: K. High, S. Mallett, M. Cassarino, R. Sommers, G. Cort, S. Perilli, M. Lewis, T. Callahan, D. Manning, R. Cleary, A. Melone. Third row: C. Trousdale, S. Mosher, T. Holmes, P. Lynch, J. Clairborne, A. Benotti, M. Sullivan.J. Campisano, G. Haufler, E. Wyman, K. Abbott. Fourth row: G. Jackson, T. Munson, K. Munnell, M. Rashotsky, L. Grady, K. Crane, M. Dolins. D. Vernon, M. Jones, R. Gupton, Coach Baldanza. Fifth row: Coach Taberski, S. Perryman, W. Berkovitz, R. Walker, J. Perry, Coach Curran, Coach Nichols. Missing: D. Irving, C. Jackson. D. Jones, E. Crane, D. Wolfson, J. Metcalf. 20 The Best Part Football Hidden Talents But The Players Remained Below: Mels Flutie B eing a member of the football team has been a bittersweet existence. Let me explain the bitter part. First there’s pre-season. The football team traditionally goes off to football camp at a location at least 100 miles from Weston. The reason for this distance is to discourage any thoughts of running home in the dead of the night (not that anyone has the energy to run). Camp features sweaty locker rooms, fine cuisine and the patented Baldanza wakeup, a combina¬ tion which has broken many a brave foot¬ ball player. After pre-season, the football player has three months of practices to look for¬ ward to. He starts his season when it’s too hot for pants and finishes it when snow threatens. And perhaps the most bitter part of all lies in the fact that all of the work and time Below: Turkey Day Touchdown — The Wildcats were defeated by a mere point. put into the team never seems to show up in our win-loss columns, a fact of which we are all well aware (we have been re¬ minded enough times). But before I sound self-pitying, let me say that I ' m glad I ' m a member of the football team. The other football players could easily have played soccer or run or done nothing at all and avoided the em¬ barrassment of a losing record. But the players remained because they loved to play the game. Football has been a very important part of my years at WHS and I hope that it has been as much so for my teammates. We may not have had the record of Weston ' s soccer team, but we never did quit. This knowledge makes being a football player a great experience. □ James Haas Below: Team captains Rob Karofsky and Reed McCracken. Above: The Weston defense held its ground in this 7-0 shutout. Above: The 1984 Seniors. The Best Part Football 21 Never Say Die We Didn ' t Look Back T he 1984 season for the Varsity Boy’s Soccer team was one of bro¬ ken records and new accomplish¬ ments. The team recorded its most successful record in Weston’s history and made off with the Dual County League Championships and advanced to the quarter finals in the state tournament. The reason for the team’s great success is mostly due to the incredible enthusiasm and never-say-die attitude that was ex¬ pressed by each and every teammate. From DCL Champs t-shirts to the “Home of the Wildcats” backboard, to team trips to Papa Gino’s, the team was first to each of us, everything else — in¬ cluding school — was second. We ate as a team, drank as a team, we shared good times and bad times as a team. This close¬ ness was the key to our success. Up until the day we beat Acton- Boxboro, (the 1 team in DCL), we had doubts about the season, but after that day, we didn’t look back. Tri-Captains Wes Atamian, Rob Blanck, and Rich Caruso kept us optimistic, even when times were the toughest. Memories of the season and hopes of good luck are passed by all to the team of ’85 but never again will there be a team quite like that of this fall. DCL champs at last, keep it going! □ Jamie Goldstein Right: Surveying the field, Rob Blanck catches his breath. . . . . Ill I BOYS SOCCER V. 15-1-1 J.V. 8-5-2 F. 3-12-0 VARSITY Front row: Rob Blank (captain), Richard Caruso (captain), Middle row: Chris Berg, Scott Rockart, Greg Blatt, David Retik, Scott Karchmer, Matt Sacher, Carlos Rivera, David Ross, Back row: Rob Ciappenelli, Scott Raynovich, Chris Holmquist, Brad Rosen, Ray Lambert, Dan Cohen, Jon Medverd, Tom Wooters, Jamie Goldstein, John Santos, Arthur Jacobs. Missing: Gordon Pan, Wes Atamian (captain). WHS VISITOR l 0 Chelsea 3 0 Chelsea 1 0 Acton-Boxboro 2 1 Newton South 4 0 Marian 7 0 Boston Latin 1 1 Concord-Carlisle 2 0 Lincoln-Sudbury 1 0 Wayland 2 0 Bedford 0 1 Acton-Boxboro 1 0 Newton South 10 1 Boston Latin 1 0 Concord-Carlisle 1 0 Lincoln-Sudbury 3 2 Wayland 1 0 Bedford 0 0 Lexington Christian Above Right: J.V. captain Collin Higgins in not so soccer-like attire. 22 The Best Part Soccer Clockwise — Forward Carlos sets up for a shot. Halfback Jamie fights for the ball. Globe All-Scholastic Rob Blank. Defending the backfield are Kevin, Gordon and Carlos. Loyal fans. Fullbacks David and Wes take a rest. Center: Ready for the Wayland game. J.V. Front row: Eric Berg, Doug Cook, Steve Aserkoff, Zander Gryska (captain), Colin Higgins (captain), Charlie Galligan. Rob Gee, Jon Strimling, Keith Ward. Middle row: Mark Reny. Jon Rittenberg, Joel Kaplan, Jim Karami. Jeff Logan, Rhys Gibson, Peter Casey, John Daley, Rob Fallon, Matt Lawrence. Back row: Jim MacDonald. Doug Gray, Shaw Cutler, Peter Jacobson, Dennis Villas, Eric Rosen, David Lee. Mark Brill, John Wacker. Steve Sacher, Steve Zannetos, Kevin Chin. FRESHMAN: Front row: John Rogaris, Bryan Miller. Greg Miller, David Boosales. Second row: Crit Gee, Tod Backe, Chris MacCahan, Brian Allen, Doug Pyle, Dan Fawcett. Third row: Paul Gibb. Saad Dinno, Jeremy Donham, Andy Pastor, David Haas, Brad Balter. Back row: Martin Hinton, Neil Ross, James Potter, Ron Sacher, David Isreal, Freddy Johnson. The Best Part Soccer 23 i Movin’ On Up There ' s a First Time For Everything hy did I ever want to coach in Weston? I’ll tell ya that first day I was really worried! My grandmother could do better then they were doing. Well, they learned pretty quickly. There is a right way to do things and a wrong way. We do it the right way! They gave me such headaches, and the ulcers from those close games. I didn ' t think I would make it through the season. But they had spirit. They really wanted to win and they played with their “hahts”. They had the pride, desire, and deter¬ mination it takes and they made history, as the first Weston Girls Soccer Team to play in the E Mass Tournament. The se¬ niors showed them the way to the top and they all were the start of a winning tradi¬ tion for Weston Girl’s Soccer. We can’t ever forget Andrea Botticelli. She wanted to play more than anyone can imagine. Andrea, our special captain, was a huge inspiration, and our biggest supporter through the good and bad. The 1984 soccer team dedicated their success this season to the graduating seniors and especially Andrea Botticelli. I believe that it was in part because of Andrea that we made it to the States. We’ll never forget the 1984 soccer sea¬ son! Preseason . . . push-ups . . . 7-up ... 2 mile run for times . . . breakfast at Susan’s . . . take one — take two ... leg lifts . . . sqqquare . . . soccer Saturday morning? . . . Weston Whimps . . . Tricia’s — party pooper ... 12 minute run. . .chip-kicks . . . you’ve gotta taste victory . . . pizza at Leslie’s . . . “Win- chesta” . . . open space . . . lasagna . . . sit ups . . . sprints . . . soccer in the rain ... 1 point away from states . . . gotta beat Bedford . . . States . . . We made history . . . waste Walpole ... we were so close and yet so far . . . all the way in ’85 . . . we’ll miss the seniors!! □ Stefanie Karchmer Nice form. Tricia really uses her head. J.V. Front row: Sarah Lindsay, Molly Brooks. Middle row: Janet Kerwin, Sharon Cahaly, Gail Glazerman, Zoe Rhodes, Laura Cahaly, Heather Altman. Back row: Carol Gilbert, Linda Birkenstock. Jenny Long, Ann Woodward, Brett Scoll, Chris Lindsay, Caity McLaughlin. 24 The Best Part Soccer Stopper Helen Kahn keeps the ball out of danger. Nicole Kondi with a shattering shot. VARSITY Front row: Leslie Davidson, Susan Allen, Jen Rossiter. Middle row: Leah Ciappenelli, Stefani Karchmer, Trisha Farina, Cassie Smart, Nicole Kondi, Kristen O’Keeffe, Missy Long, Back row: Donna Tanner. Loralee Ryan, Sarah Sullivan, Kaja Keerd, Helen Kahn, Cathy Birgeneau. Andrea Floyd, Trisha Clark, Stacy Le Baron. GIRLS SOCCER V. 9-5-1 J.V. 9-4-1 VISITOR 1 Weymouth North 0 Acton-Boxboro 0 Newton South 3 Framingham North 4 Concord-Carlisle 1 Lincoln-Sudbury 1 Wayland 0 Bedford 0 Acton-Boxboro 0 Newton South 2 Weymouth North 2 Concord-Carlisle 1 Lincoln-Sudbury 2 Wayland 1 Bedford The Best Part Soccer 25 WHS 1 3 3 3 7 0 3 1 2 2 3 9 0 3 FIELD HOCKEY VISITOR 0 Lincoln-Sudbury Concord-Carlisle Newton North Wayland Newton South Acton-Boxboro Bedford Lincoln-Sudbury Concord-Carlisle Newton North Wayland Newton South Acton-Boxboro Bedford V. 12-1-1 J.V. 3-3-6 F. 8-3-2 VARSITY Front row: Jenny Epstein (mgr), Chance Fechtor, Becky Shores, K.C. Wilder (captain), Anne Moellering (captain), Robin Macdonald, Betsy Vining, Julie Muccini, Ms. Butera. Middle row: Christy Callahan, Paula Sullivan, Diane Cynn, Tia Pollock, Allison Jones, Alyce Santos, Lynne Meterparel, Laura Paresky. Back row: Liza Danforth, Andrea Barry, Lisa Stichweh, Valerie Mulhern, Laura Woodward, Missy Sperber, Karin Cotter, Susan Haas, Joci Jones. A present from the team for Ms. Butera’s 300th 26 The Best Part Field Hockey 300 Plus The Pressure ' s On Them T here were three major differences between last year’s “elite” and this year’s “elite”: the spirit, the mu¬ sic, and the influx of sophomores — yet still we were the one and only Weston varsity field hockey team. Every Tuesday and Thursday were the same. A breakfast at 6:45, Chinese fire drills all the way to school, the grand fi¬ nale in front of the school at 7:40 and Hal¬ loween costumes till 2:45. Then it was the big chill till warm-up. The warm-ups were led by our intense captains, Annie and K.C. She’s Annie, Left: K.C. gets overexcited about another goal. she’s K.C. This year we were blessed, not only with co-captains who got along, but also with the presence of a four woman cheerleading squad. Captain Lynnie took attendance following countdown. “Is everybody here?” “Yeah, yeah!!” The other cheerleaders. Big Chip, Lit¬ tle Chip, and Medium Chip, were not only athletes, but also Solid Gold Dancers on the sidelines. For the second year, our supportive bench-warmers, benched it without a bench. However, we were given a scoreboard. “Charge!!!” The team not only had depth, but the starting lineup showed their versatility in the second Newton South game. The de¬ fense was given their chance to score, and Alyce Santos took advantage of it with two goals. The forward instinct in Annie couldn ' t adjust to the fullback position. She couldn’t resist shooting and almost scoring on Paula, our goalie. But with de¬ fense and offense in their proper places, the team excelled to clobber three teams, advancing themselves to the semi-finals in the State Tourney. By the end of the season, the sopho¬ mores finally got the spirit and dressed for games. The pressure ' s on them to carry on the tradition. “Dead Bugs Rule For¬ ever.” It’s up to the squad of ’85 to prove it. □ Robin Macdonald Allison Jones J.V. Front row: Ms. Cosgrove, Whitney Old, Lisa Rossiter, Julie Raphel, Sarah Billings. Second row: Liz Peatman, Jennifer Howe, Christina Kilayko, Dayle Swerling, Caroline Marple, Gretchen Kamp, Sharon Strimling. Third row: Laura Sullivan, Kathia Vandevenne, Kath y Lewis, Tracey Draeger, Barri Brountas, Katie Coller, Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Hablow, Bethany Gosule. Back row: Lisa Gwozdz, Genevra Buchanan, Jodi Jones, Jennifer Zemer, Jill Scott, Hannah Lawrence, Beth Huizenga, Leigh Ryan, Joey Levin. Missing: Leslie Catlin. FRESHMAN Front row: Julie Alhart, Emily Helm, Courtney Woods, Lisa Aserkoff, Melissa Weiner, Donna Kelly, Ellen Roy. Second row: Lisa Coriaty, Erica Frank, Erica Engborg, Susan Retik, Charlotte Stimpson. Michelle Landgrebe, Ellen O’Connell, Robin Molan, Alayne Federico. Third row: Meredith Benedict, Karin Bonner, Jenny Sommers, Yumi Iwasa, Haley Davis, Heidi Williams, Jenny Alfond. Melissa Crocker. Fourth row: Karen Palmer, Laura Creasey, Sarah Bowditch, Alison Cheren, Kristen Wood, Jennifer Leiser. Back row: Lisa Coris, Wendy Paltrineri, Daneile Frechette, Kathy Stichweh, Jaime Forman, Helen Thomas, Pirn Cutter, Mrs. Healey. The Best Part Field Hockey 27 ■■■Hi • i- ' HKai Mil IW Above: Training for the ’88 Olympics. Right: Varsity runners, Jeanne Hart and Laura Harmon relax before a meet. Far Right: Double Trouble. Bottom Right: I need a V-8. CROSS COUNTRY WHS VISITOR 31 25 Bedford 31 25 Acton-Boxboro 29 26 Way land 15 46 Newton South 30 25 Lincoln-Sudbury 7 of 39 Catholic Memorial Inv, 24 35 Concord-Carlisle 30 27 Boston Latin 4th Dual County League 8 of 49 Eastern Mass 2-5 Front row: Evan Reynolds, Andy Strehle, Russell Kirshy, Gerald Autler, Line Kinnicutt, Mike Vezza, Steven Couchouron. back row: Richard Cook, Jim Logan, John Palmer, David Stewart, Steve Miller. Missing: Amy Williams, Laura Harmon, Jeanne Hart, Stephen Minervino, Niall Maher. The Unsung Heros ■ Leaders yet to be born S kill and dedication were the qual¬ ities which distinguished this year’s Cross-Country team from any other in the history of the school. This year was not a year of glory. It was a year of per¬ sonal achievement and growth. Indi¬ viduals surpassed the goals they set for themselves and created a running atmos¬ phere that was truly unique. Team mem¬ bers such as Steve Minervino, who won the Dual County League meet, and Richard Cook, along with John Palmer, who received the “unsung hero’’ award for his undying spirit and tenacity, led the team. All team members were in¬ spired by the examples they set. Although our team didn’t have a win¬ ning season, everybody kept on striving to become true Olympians. On paper, this cross country team was without a doubt one of the best in the league. However, victory wasn’t our destiny, as we ac¬ quired the worst record in the history of the school. It doesn’t seem fair. The suicidal speed workouts at Leo J. Martin Golf Course, the painful laps around the track, the end¬ less hours of training, and risking our lives in the Chateau de Ville Grand Prix — what was it all for? The team’s agonies are foreign to everybody else. The word pain has taken on a new definition to us. No matter what our record, nobody can say that our team didn’t give it a 110% every day. There is a lot of hope instilled in the many runners returning next year. We have a lot of talent and many leaders yet to be born. This team has learned how to lose and what it’s all about, thus making victory more rewarding. May the waffle team of ’86 dominate the league. □ Jim Logan Left: Showing his winning form, Steve Minervino competes in a meet at the Weston Reservoir. Above Left. Heaving a sigh of relief after a grueling run, Line Kinnicut crosses the finish line. Above Right: Only 20 laps to go. The Best Part Cross Country 29 Breakin’ Down The Court they made T he Wildcats were fast off the blocks into the ' 84-’85 sea¬ son as their previous season brought a respectable name to the program. Though they were cursed by the fact that four of eight teams in their league would end up in the state tourney, they hung tough under the leadership and experience of their senior captains Rob Blanck and Brian McPherson, the team’s only league all star. David Fitzgerald, Peter Alhart and junior Glenn Cort composed the rest of the starting line-up. Seniors coming off the bench were Lee Villas who displayed some good outside shooting and Paul Garcia who played with a lot of intensity and hustle. Coach Porrell was able to go deep into his bench this year to receive a lot of help from the underclassmen. Junior big men their move who added a lot of strength and height to the team under the boards were Tom Callahan and Dwight Griffith. Craig Johnson, Richard Cook and sophomore Keith Abbot rounded off the rest of the team. The highlights of the season were the receiving of the runner- up trophy in the Watertown Christmas tournament and the defeating of league leading Boston Latin. The team ended up with nine wins and eleven losses and fourth place in the Dual County League. The team is looking forward to an excellent season next year from their underclassmen as six of the twelve varsity members are returning. □ Richard Cook Junior Tom Callahan is open for the pass. J.V.: Front row: Jon Anderson, John McLaughlin, Clifton Howard, Glen Haufler, Daryl Akins, Shaun Johnson. Second row: Coach Peter Tabersky, Kenny Crane, Paul Browne, Jimmy Campisano, David Lee. Back row: Scott Cail, Kevin Durkin, Colin Higgins. Senior Peter Alhart passes to a teammate during a game against Acton-Boxboro. VARSITY: Front row: Craig Johnson, Paul Garcia, Peter Alhart. Second row: James Cronin, Rob Blank, Brian McPherson, Keith Abbott, Richard Cook. Back row: Tom Callahan, David Fitzgerald, Coach Jim Porrell, Dwight Griffith. Glen Cort. BOYS BASKETBALL WHS VISITOR 67 40 Lexington Christian 60 44 Bedford 49 67 Wayland 65 34 Concord-Carlisle 64 76 Acton-Boxboro 89 80 Newton South 52 54 Lincoln-Sudbury 62 55 Watertown 46 62 Boston Latin 51 67 Everett 74 80 Charlestown 84 59 Hull 73 59 Hudson 53 54 Bedford 50 65 Wayland 61 41 Concord-Carlisle 56 60 Acton-Boxboro 58 82 Newton South 53 69 Lincoln-Sudbury 66 59 Boston Latin V. 9-11 J.V. 10-8 FROSH. 13-1 30 The Best Part Basketball Brian McPherson flies high to tip the ball for another 2 points. Guard Rob Blanck successfully shuts out his Lincoln-Sudbury opponent. Weston beat the team twice during the season. FRESHMAN: Front row: Crit Gee, Gary Williams, Brian Allen, Shango Dilday, Coach Joe Curran. Second row: Marc Rashotsky, Fred Johnson, Jason Metcalf, Roy Walker. Back row: Lennon Grady, Gary Peeters, Ray Lambert, Peter Condakes. The Best Part Basketball 31 The Shots Fell Short but they were full of team spirit T he girls’ basketball team exploded to an undefeated pre-league season this year. Part of the reason for their early success was due to first year varsity coach Donna Tanner. The junior varsity was equally successful under sec¬ ond year coach Amy Dunn. Both teams showed considerable improvement over previous seasons although they were matched against tough competitors. Se¬ nior co-captains Anne Moellering (Dual County League All-Star) and Jenny J.V. Front row: Stacy LeBaron, Lynne Meterparel, Heidi Norton. Second row: Coach Amy Dunn, Kathy Lewis, Sarah Lindsay, Leah Ciappenelli, Jenny Brontus looks for Anne Boyle. Back row: Pat Stevens, Jen Waldron, Sheila MacDonnell, Tina an open teammate. Stalworth. Brountas contributed greatly to the team. They both led the team in scoring and their enthusiasm and leadership will be missed in future years. Fortunately there is a strong group of talented underclass¬ men who will carry on the winning tradi¬ tion. However, there is still room for im¬ provement; if Molly Brooks can remem¬ ber which basket to shoot at, if Nicole Kondi can sink a fast-break lay-up and if Helen Kahn dares to try “Coach want me”. There will also be hope if Sarah Sullivan stops having mid-air collisions with the opposition, if Chris Lindsay keeps up her free-throw streak, and if Tricia Farina continues her relaxing back rubs. Solid. □ Anne Moellering and Helen Kahn Ann Molering makes her move. VARSITY Front row: Chris Lindsay, Nicole Kondi, Anne Moellering, Jenny Brountus, Molly Brooks, Coach Donna Tanner. Second row: Leslie Mazotta, Lynne Meterparel, Tricia Farina, Helen Kahn, Sarah Sullivan, Kara Houde. GIRLS BASKETBALL WON Lexington Christian WON Hudson WON Tewksbury LOST Concord-Carlisle LOST Bedford LOST Wayland WON Lincoln-Sudbury LOST Acton-Boxboro LOST Boston Latin LOST Newton South LOST Concord-Carlisle LOST Bedford WON Wayland LOST Lincoln-Sudbury LOST Acton-Boxboro LOST Boston Latin LOST Newton South V. 5-12 J.V. 8-9 FROSH. 7-7 Right: Varsity members listen intently to first year coach, Donna Tanner. 32 The Best Part Basketball The Best Part Basketball 33 Nine Was Fine the Tide swept the competition away Far below: Gerald Autler and Mark McClintock show their form at the start of a freestyle race. Below: Overflowing spirit was evident as co-captains Cathy Kohn and James Haas lead the tide members in a cheer. I n the beginning there was no hope, little leftover glory from years past, and as it first appeared, no legitimate chance of tasting great victory either. ... No, not this year at least. The coach dis¬ missed the thought of being a great team as in the past by calling this year a “rebuild¬ ing season”. The first day of practice was character¬ ized by no lighting, a disappointed yet faintly optomistic coach, and a crowd of team members who looked like they were going to rec-swim. The team feeling just wasn’t there; not like it had been before. After our “building year’ ’ performance at Relay Carnival, we won a few meets. Yes. They were relatively less competi¬ tive, but at the time so were we, and we experienced winning as a team. Gasping for breath and rubbing our cramped arms after lengthy sets morning and afternoon, began to mean more to us than ever be¬ fore. Our attitude changed because the coach was now swimming us to win in¬ stead of swimming us to make respect¬ able showing. This attitude carried us to a battle with Cape Elisabeth, which was more of a battle of pride than any meet this year and ended in a respectable tie. After rolling off a long, tiring exam week we prevailed over Acton-Boxboro, and this is when our swim season began for the second time. Our thoughts changed from “Can we have a winning duel-meet season?” to “nine will be fine.” What was at first almost a joke on the back of our shirts as well on it’s way to reality. The fact that we weren’t expected to be a caliber team by any standards made us forget what we weren’t and allowed us to deliver a collection of peak performances by everyone against Lincoln-Sudbury in the last duel-meet of the year. We suc¬ cessfully pulled off the ultimate surprise that shocked and excited everyone ... the DCL title belonged to Weston again for the ninth consecutive year. □ Jeff Logan SWIMMING VISITOR Relay Carnival 75 Xaverian 77 Boston Latin 69 Newton South 63 Duxbury 86 Cape Elizabeth 61 Wayland 72 Durfee 77 Leominster 77 Newton North 80 Acton-Boxboro 58 Bedford 98 Chelmsford 63 Concord-Carlisle 65 Framingham South 80 Lincoln-Sudbury Brown Invt. Max Reed Invt. 12 - 1-1 Front row: Carolyn Peters, Lisa Gwozdz, Lisa Cosimi, Jodi Jones, Kathia Vandevenne, Kerry McCormack, Karen Palmer, Erica Frank. Second row: Jenny Blair, Rebecca Browning, Marcia Perron, Rosemary Donovan, Jill Slagle, Amy Field, Erica Engborg, Cathy Boosales, Leslie Davidson, Scott Rockart. Third row: Illana Howland, Joci Jones, Andrea Baker, Letitia Howland, Artay Jacobs, James “Moose” Haas, Cathy Kohn, Joe Campbell, Jeff Hallahan, Mark McClintock, Coach Peter Foley. Back row: Diving Coach Jim Brainard, David Israel, Brad Balter, Chris Doggett, David Haas, Andy Strehle, Vassant Jayasankar, Jeff Logan, Steve Perron, Ted Connoly, Dinesh Lathi, Adam Parker, Gerald Autler, Dan Fawcett. WHS 4th. 97 96 100 109 86 95 92 90 93 92 106 74 87 82 91 6th. 4th Right: Keeping well ahead of the rest, co-captain James Haas swims the breaststroke lap of his I.M. 34 The Best Part Swimming The Best Part Swimming 35 li Above: One of Weston ’s top runners, Chris Berg, burns by a Bedford competitor during a meet at Wayland. Right: Strong freshmen and sophomore runners, the future of the team, wait tensely for the start of the 1000 m. race. 36 The Best Part Winter Track Front row: Robin MacDonald, Matt Vlachos, Peter Kakridas, Mike Clabault, Julie Muccini, Cassie Smart, Stefanie Karchmer, Zoe Rhodes. Second row: Kara McNamara, Laura Paresky, Bobby Sommers, Chris Berg, Elise Billings, Elaine Theodore, Nigel Jones, Susan Allen. Third row: Betsy Chase, David Boosales, Lydecke Sweet, Maria Tagliente, Robert Kojer. Fourth row: Cathy Birgeneau, Kristen O’Keeffe, Linda Birkenstock, Neha Shaw, Lisa Van Pelt, Sarah Morrison, Sue Young Min, Jon Strimling. Back row: Tony Benotti, Andrew Hamm, Christina Kilayko, Laura Sullivan, Darlene Summers, David Stewart. Missing : K.C. Wilder, Jim Logan, Steve Miller, Laura Harmon, Richard Manning. Life In The Fast Lane Left: High-jumper Matt Vlachos prepares for his next leap. they found the track to success WHS VISITOR 70 16 Boston Latin 59 27 Bishop Fenwick 70 16 Marian 67 19 Wayland 58 28 Lincoln-Sudbury 60 26 Newton South 63 ' 2 22 ' A Acton-Boxboro 1st D.C.L. 1st State Relays 3rd Divison II 2nd States GIRLS-7-1 BOYS-6-1 seniors provided the humorous atmos¬ phere needed to survive the season. Memories — Elise’s yellow house, “Burn it!”, PHART, kiss 108 v.s. WAAF, Miller’s stereo, sparkling grape juice, “Girls, great job. Boys ... uh ... next week we’ve got a good chance.” I’m here to tell y’all ’bout the track team’s boys, so clap your hands and make some noise. Our captains this yeaar were Steve and Mike. That’s Miller and Claubault, the masters of psyche. Our record ’aint hot, now that is true, but please don’t laugh ’cause we’re not blue. All in all our season wasn’t too bad, al¬ though Coach Jon often got mad. But other times we trained so well, that other teams before us fell. And if you don’t believe all the words that I say, then you’re a natural born fool wh’s got to be that way. □ Elise B. and Rappin’ S WINTER TRACK Left: Junior Laura Paresky puts everything into her throw. T he ’84-’85 winter track for the Wes¬ ton’s girls concluded triumphantly. The large 10 member team proudly presented the DCL champs trophy for the third year in a row after an undefeated season and went on to claim victory at the All League meet. One could be sure to see dedicated members running in rain, sleet or snow every afternoon. Familiar routes such as Pine to Highland, Glen to Oak or the killer Love Lane were part of the cur¬ riculum. The nights resembled a three ring circus with basketball games, foot¬ ball throwing, a combination of dancing and singing, and lastly running. Although Jon Monz was not as creative in the strides department as in previous years and failed in his E.T. performance, the Above: Freshman Kara McNamara leads her teammates at the start of the race. The Best Part Winter Track 37 Below: The team meets between periods to discuss game strategies. Far below: Keeping an eye on the puck at all times, Matt Brill skillfully guards the Weston goal. Right: Kevin Chin vies for the puck in the foreground as Ron Watson and Jim McDonald look on. VARSITY Front row: Steve Sacher, Dean Bellissimo, John Dickson, Matt Brill, Ronnie Sacher, Alan Wang, Matt Sacher. Back row: Will Berkowitz, Coach Mark Catalini, Jim MacDonald, Steve Zannetos, Kevin Chin, David Vernon, Sam Benson, Ron Watson, Chris Watson, Captain Kurt King, A1 Weinmiller, Coach Mike Rooney, Coach Bill Shannon, Coach Kurt Brown. wmmmmmmm HOCKEY WHS VISITOR 6 1 Pope John 10 2 Keefe Tech 12 2 Acton-Boxboro 4 3 Lincoln-Sudbury 6 6 Newton South 2 1 Keefe Tech 6 3 Boston Latin 7 5 Andover H.S. 5 Bedford 5 3 Dom Savio 6 3 Wayland 5 4 Concord-Carlisle 13 1 Acton-Boxboro 4 3 Lincoln-Sudbury 9 2 Boston Latin 2 I Bedford 8 3 Newton South 4 0 Wayland 5 3 Concord-Carlisle Win Pope John 6 — 1 — 13 38 The Best Fart Hockey ♦ Left: Dean Bellisimo watches from center ice as Steve Zannetos and Dave Vernon try to clear the puck from the boards. Above: Keeping it well in front of him, Chris Watson takes the puck down the ice. Icemen Melt Their Opponents a year of near misses L ed by captain Kurt King and co¬ captain Matt Sacher, the Wildcat’s hockey team had a very successful season. Despite their record, the team was competitive in every game. The first line, which consisted of Chris Watson, Ron Watson and Matt Sacher, was a threat throughout the league. This power¬ house line flooded in more than fifty goals. Three hustling sophomores made up the second line. Dean Bellismos, Kevin Chin, and Steve Zannetos held their own on the ice, and look to strength¬ en the future of the hockey program. Swingmen Steve Sacher and Matt Ver¬ non filled in the line-up to help lead to the team’s success. A well put together defense, much stronger than last year’s, made us a com- petor in the league. Senior Kurt King with help from Jim MacDonald, A1 Winemil- ler, David Vernon and Ronnie Sacher made the core of the defense. Without the amazing performances of goalie Matt Brill, the hockey team might not have survived the season. Coaches Mike Rooney, Mark Catalini, Bill Shannon, and Kurt Brown encouraged and taught us all quite a bit about the game. The highlight of our season was sweap- ing both games against arch rival Way- land. Everyone was pumped up for the games and released their talents on the ice. The Wildcats won the first game 6-3 and then by Matt Brill’s first shutout for Weston (the first in nine years), we won 4-0. The hockey team was pleased to hear that Chris Watson and Jimmy MacDon¬ ald were Dual County League All-Stars, with Matt Brill and Ron Watson receiving Honorable Mentions. With young and talented players on the team, the Weston hockey program has a bright future for upcoming seasons. □ Steve Sacher in action. Left: Team members watch intently as the puck heads for the boards. Below: Matt Sacher and Ron Watson The Best Part Hockey 39 Above: Staring at a tense match. Coach Baldanza and Coach Thomas, though Above: In the 169 lb. weight class. Ham Munnel, a omitted from the team picture, are driving force of the squad. promising sophomore wrestler, tries to get the upper on Mike Charlton, of Wayland. 40 The Best Part Wrestling Wrestlers Gain Stronghold building for a promising future T his year’s Wrestling team had another great year, led by senior quad-captains West Atamian, Jamie Goldstein, Rob Mosher, and Willie Pughe. The team trained harder than ever and had their infamous overnight. Helped by coach Dave Baldanza and Kevin “Tuna” Thomas, the team had a strong beginning. As usual, the team had a winning season and there were several bright moments. Among these were the teams sweeping of the Wellesley Tournament and the victory over top-ranked Belmont. This season was one of the best in Below: Although Weston lost to Wayland, the team did better against them than ever before. Here, quad-captain Jamie Goldstein controls a member of the Wayland squad. Weston Wrestling history. The team had an abundance of strong wrestlers, who next year will be even stronger, and more experienced. The 1984-85 Frosh were numerous and enthusiastic, and next year they should make up a large part of the team. Wrestlers train harder than perhaps any other sport and are in incredible shape. Next year the team is looking for their best season ever and they hope to win more meets and tournaments. With the leadership and coaching that Weston has, Weston should become the dominant force in the DCL. □ Rob Stringer and Dan Gilman Below: Quad-captain Rob Mosher, in one of many successful meets, conquers his opponent by pinning him to the mats. Front row: Jamie Goldstein, West Atamian, Willie Pughe, Rob Mosher. Second row: Doug Grey, Pat Lynch, Shaun Lewis, Richard Strachan, John Rittenberg, Curtis McCracken, Dan Gilman, Doug Jones, Rhys Gibson, Tom Davidson, Steve Mallet, Chris Grinell. Back row: Scott Karchmer, Steve Mosher, John Friedberg, Peter Diggens, Zander Gryska, Eban Wyman, Toni Benotti, Mike Sullivan, Ron Millian, Tom Strachan, Max Goldberg, Adam Goldberg, Peter Cutter, Rob Josephs. Missing: Rob Karofsky, Ham Munnell, Jim Katz, Rob Stringer, Asst. Coach Kevin Thomas, Coach Dave Baldanza, Peter Wilson, Dan Whims, Chris McCahan, Andy Wedmore, David Smith, Kent High. WHS WRESTLING VISITOR 44 25 Xaverian 36 35 Boston Latin 25 39 Framingham South 72 0 West Roxbury 72 0 Jerimiah Burke 13 43 Wayland 48 17 Newton South 32 34 Lincoln-Sudbury 49 12 Algonquin 29 30 Ashland 39 23 Belmont 23 38 Keefe Tech 44 18 Littleton 27 27 Cohasset 40 21 Holliston 56 8 Marlboro 52 12 Concord-Carlisle V. 11-5-1 The Best Part Wrestling 41 Top: Gritting his teeth, John Santos pumps out another military press. Above: With the bench at it’s top position, Tommy Holmes completes his set of sit-ups. Right: Before heading out to the soccer field, David Retik and Richard Caruso finish up their workouts. 42 The Best Part Weight Room Painful Gain Below: Straining to complete the last curl of his set, Chip Jackson is a common face in the Melone Weight Room. Far Below: Resting between sets, Anna falamo works out on the leg extension machine. Worth its weight in gold T he Melone Room; alias the Weight Room: you can hear it all the way down the gym hallway — the banging of the weights, chatter of the voices and overtone of the little black radio. Every afternoon this small room in the corner of the gym comes alive with the athletes of Weston. There are the weak and strong, the slow and fast, the short and tall, the boys and girls. No matter who, these students are here for self improvement. Stenciled on the walls are two quotes; “REAL ATHLETES DON’T NEED AN AUDIENCE TO PER¬ FORM,” and “CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE WON IN THIS ROOM.” Together these quotes sum up the objective of this room. First and foremost, each of us must be an individual, a single person who is prepared to give 100% within a team effort. Yes, it’s a lot of work, yes, your muscles burn, and yes, you are stiff in the morning. But the thrill of victory greatly out weighs all the sweat. Secondly, the increased strength obtained will help to build our char¬ acter through discipline, determination, and desire. The look of the 80’s and the fitness boom has sparked today’s society and made each of us more aware of our bodies. For the girls the “lean look” is in, the boys are always trying to get ready for the beach. In either case, weight lifting is the road to take. All we have to do is set a goal, reach down inside us and push, push, push. □ Cathy Lepore Below Left: Using a dumbell to strengthen his tricep and shoulder, John Barnett works out during a free. Below Right: Concentrating on keeping his elbows steady, David reaches the top of a curl. Bottom: Using the dead-weight press is part of Richard’s workout. The Best Part Weight Room 43 mm 44 The Best Part Current Events . her 98th. bir iday in 1984 and she has begun to show jnjConstafifr ummeling by wind, salt air and acid rain. ,slier copper covering has become badly corroded. As a IcJuJy, Miss Liberty disappeared behind a curtain of jpetume refurbished, insides strengthened, and will m- at a cost of $30 million. She will return to view on m 100th birthday The Statue bf Libe her age. The sta The iron ribbing wh two year restoration be scaffolding. She will receive a new go. July 4, 1986, just in ti BWPWSf? s mm? saa mu The Best Part Current Events 45 2SWS, Party Talk “S’up?” a dude asked me. He was a total poindexter, but he clued me in to a sick-ass kegger at this awesome kid’s house up past the Dairy Joy. “Wicked cool,” I said and we cruised over. The kid’s rents weren’t around. A second after I had vowed to bag a gnarly chick, I strolled into a room full of hoodas. “Whoa, this is beat. Let’s blow this clam bake before one of these heifers tries to scoop me.” ”yeah,” the myron agreed, “let’s bag this joint and go pound some major buds.” We exited pronto in our party mobile and booked it over to the res for awhile. (See translation Page 49) A fter years of civil war, elec¬ tions were held in El Salva¬ dor in 1984. Jose Napolean Duarte, was elected president in what international observers called the most open and free election in that country in 50 years. The photo shows a Sal¬ vadorian soldier reading a news¬ paper article about the elections. T aking in more than $200 mil¬ lion in it’s first five months, Ghostbusters became the biggest- grossing movie in 1984. Left to right: Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, Dan Akroyd and Bill Murray. ■■■ WBM ■m wSmmSB m mmmmu 46 The Best Part Current Events 1 A bove: Forced to surrender her title as Miss America because she had posed nude for sexually explicit photos, Vanessa Wil¬ liams became the first of 57 Miss Americas to be asked to resign. Suzette Charles, the first runner- up, became the 58th Miss Amer¬ ica. Left: “Where’s the beef? ”, asks Clara Peller in a familiar ad of 1984. A fter clinching the Heisman Trophy with a 63 yard pass to Gerard Phelan, Boston College’s Doug Flutie became the most talked about sports figure in the nation. He went on to sign a lucrative $7 million five-year contract with the Hew Jersey Generals of the AFL. M w M . ' I The Best Part Current Events 47 iJ f t R ight: Dem- ocratlc Candidate Wai¬ ter F. Mondale gestures to his running mate Geraldine Fer- raro, Far Right: Presi¬ dent Ronald Reagan and his running mate, Vice President George Bush, wave to sup¬ porters after their victory in the elections. K irk Gibson of Detroit Jumps for Joy after scoring in game five of the 1984 World Series, which saw the Tigers beat the San Diego Padres. Darrell Evans is the on-deck - hltter. Far right: This map shows the area of India affected by a killer g a 8 cloud, late In 1984. i ID u«raM ptMomxa jas ' an lo V tW 0 1 • mma a mad x; tar cauaat yrtmji am) tamparaa a to naa prxurq ncawgai A DEADLY QASCLOUO 3 N poaor 9 a MEDCAt . COLLEGE Upptapkp 30«� :0IN i Dpi - «tt Mmor cloud laairUtl BHOPAL om t l« “S 4 1 hr Hot Part 1 urrrnt £ mt� I n 1984 when the Marines left a war ' 1 torn Lebanon, more than 260 Marines were dead, and Lebanon was still at war. The price of President Reagan’s com¬ mitment proved to be too high. 40 r-j s • I; : ' ' JP - • 1 L IF - fRAIAIAS L ate in 1984, Princess Diana gave birth to Prince Harry. Here Diana and Prince Charles pose for a royal portrait with Prince Harry and Prince William. IT ' S HIT T1MF AGAIN FOR A STEAMY 7 Translation (from page 46) “How are you feeling today?” a young man asked me. He was socially inept, but he informed me of a riotous beer-oriented function on the North side of town. “Oh joy!” I said and we drove to the gathering. The host parents were not present. A moment af¬ ter I had resolved to acquaint my¬ self with an attractive young lady, I walked into a room full of grotesque females. “Gee whiz, this is an unpleasant atmos¬ phere. Let’s depart this social gathering before one of these un¬ pleasant girls starts to talk to me.” “Yes” the swell teenager agreed, “let us depart.” We left in my father’s automobile and went ! to the Weston reservoir for the re¬ mainder of the evening The Best Part Current Events 49 A bove: Her face con¬ torted with pain and rage, Mary Decker, who was favored to win the 3,000 meters, lies on the track after a collision with Zola Budd. Eight: Mary Lou Retton won the Olym¬ pic “all-round” gold medal and led the gym¬ nastic team to a silver medal. B elow: The Winter Olympics in Yugos- lavia saw the United States win 4 gold and 4 silver medals. Steve Mahre won the gold in the first Giant Slalom skiing event. Bottom: Carl Lewis sprinted his way to four gold medals in the Summer Olympics. t 50 The Best Part Current Events O lympic gymnasts Bart Connor, Pe¬ ter Vidmar and Scott Johnson celebrate their domination of the event. O ver 7000 athletes, from many countries, par¬ ticipated in the 1984 Sum¬ mer Olympics, however the United States won an unpre¬ cedented number of medals — 83 gold, 61 silver and 30 bronze. Despite the Soviet boycott, the XXIII Olympiad produced a record profit of $150 million, was attended by 5.5 mil¬ lion spectators in Los Angeles and watched on TV by another 2.5 billion — more than half the popu¬ lation of the world. Weston’s Olympics 1) Who ate the most snow during Arabia’s first broom hockey game? 2) What country made fools of themselves by painting their faces orange? 3) What was Nigeria’s battlecall? 4) In what game did victors lose by winning? 5) How many students were ab¬ sent on Winter Olympics Day? ' sjonieg jo ‘ueuixtsejj jo (g 0 J 0 M iCoiR ‘sdrqsuoid -ui ' e-qo ©in uom .£0tn auiiq. 01 n iCq — ipjqiteiiOA .reeg .repd (V ulFawa IM„ (2 pireiaoi (z J03ure«i£) xrqop (x NV ■ The Best Part Current Events 51 TOGETHER 52 The Best Part People 1 The Best Part People 53 THE BEST s the summer nights began to get cooler and many of us were making m 1 conscious efforts to catch the last August rays, the news of Andrea’s illness m—m began to circulate. On August 20, Andrea Botticcelli had a stroke. It was m 1 caused by a ruptured blood vessel on a malignant brain tumor the size of a tennis ball. The doctor’s report was not good. Since that day, an entire school year has passed. In the classroom, on the stage or on the job, each one of us has faced new challenges and demands. Life has gone on — despite the pain and heartbreaks. And so has Andrea. Some of us have spent more time with her than others, but it has been our exposure to her, her incredible strength and determination, that has affected us. Andrea has a unique ability to make people feel at ease and good about themselves. People go to visit her with the intention of cheering her up, and somehow Andrea, with her great sense of humor and courage, turns the situation around and cheers them up. A person leaves feeling better about himself just from having been around her. Throughout the entire ordeal, Ann has amazed everyone with her optimism and courage. She has been honest with herself and others and has faced the problem straight on. She chose to take the most aggressive route in combatting this disease and has proven to everyone that she is not going to give up. She has grown up a lot in a very short period of time. As she said herself, “I had to realize things fast.” While every other senior was doing senior things, like cramming for another go ’round of standardized tests and filling out applications, Andrea was having to cope with the unsettling thought of ‘‘why me.” She had to hang up her soccer cleats and accept the fact that some things were going to have to wait. At the same time, Andrea didn’t want people to think of her as, ‘‘the girl who had cancer,” so she made sure that everything was all right and that she felt great when people came to visit. Like anyone who has missed school, Andrea still needed the latest gossip — to hear what was going on in other people’s lives. Though our problems seem trivial in comparison, she ha s said, ‘‘Sometimes I need to hear other people’s problems just to forget about my own.” She is no different from anyone else. Andrea has helped us keep the important things in perspective. ' e have sec n that people are still people with or without their hair and that makfj-up does not alter a person on the inside. A truly beautiful person is someone who n oes without these superficial things, yetis no less or different than she was when she had them. Andrea — From observing you and your family, we have learned more during the last ten months than most of us have learned in a life time. You have inspired everyc le. We love you, Andrea, and thank you. PETER ALHART August 15 115 Bogle Street If I leave here tomorrow Would you still remember me? For I must be traveling on. now, ’Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see. Lynyrd Skynyrd You think it’s the end But it’s just the beginning. Bob Marley You gotta raise a whole lotta Hell To get to Heaven. The Rolling Stones Thanks for all the fun BOYS. Thanks for everything Mom and Dad. Good luck Julie. Wes is the Doodle. SUSAN E. ALLEN July 11 20 Walnut Road When you’re down and out and you need a helping hand, when nothing, no nothing is going right, put your head together and call my name out loud and soon I’ll be knocking upon your door. You just call out my name and you know wher ever I am I’ll come running to see you again. Winter spring summer or fall, all you’ve got to do is call and I’ll be there yes I will ’cause you ' ve got a friend. James Taylor There are two ways to do things, the right way and the wrong way. We do it the right way. CDT KATHERINE JOYANNE AMES 751 Boston Post Road January 7 There are things of which I may not speak; There are dreams that cannot die! There are thoughts that make the strong heart weak, and bring a pallor into the cheek and a mist before the eye. Longfellow Live and sigh. Live to dream, don’t it seem, The tears, the pain, the hurt, reality. Jacksons Thanks Mom, Dad, Tad, for all your support! “Crocodile” — “I forgot, again” — Always remember and never forget the good ole days at WHS! Good Luck Kiddo, it’s been real. “Mans” I wish you all the luck in the world, you deserve the best!! “FOR REAL” MOLLY ANATHAN November 3 15 Chadwick Road ... so hand me down my highway shoes. — JT He’s 27? teabags fat glasses HEY BOY one more lap pears why is the floor orange? chicken noodle soup not my hghts euphoria? Debbie daqueris sign tealing lsn’t this Ozzy Osborune Danish butter coo.U-w.dl I survive till ’85? Thanks Everyone 56 The Best Part Seniors Spacing Out T ake a look around any classroom; can you seriously believe all those intelligent eyes and busy pencils? Of course not. Take a closer look now; you’ll realize the bright eyes are just a mask, and the busy pencil is doodling, writing a note to a friend, or simply out of lead. No, we students have a far wiser use for our classtime than paying attention and note taking; we fantasize. Don’t even begin to ask what about, for the answer is far too diverse to list; some are probably unprintable. (You know what they say about the typical teen mind.) However, it is fairly safe to assume that, for every pair of bright, beady, intelligent eyes, at least half the consciousness (or unconscious¬ ness) behind it is occupied with some¬ thing unique unto itself. WESLEY LEON ATAMIAN August 10 4 Pheasant Trail On the field of indecision, many a battle has been lost. Dad Have faith that you can win if you put forth the very best that is in you. The best bet is to bet on yourself. Don’t think, feel. It is like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don’t concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory. Bruce Lee In your face DCL. It was our destiny. Me and the Granada . . . clashing machines. Tremendous facilities. Stinkin’ wimp Coacherfield. Look, he’s pounding! No, it’s just milk. Thanks Mom and Dad. P.D.A. is the doodle bug. SHIRLEY E. BARBOUR July 11 14 Oakley Street It’s the little things in life that freaks me out But, the thing that separates you from me; and that is called originality. G.B. Trudeau The times we’ve l pent together are gone. But the memories will always remain Hold on loosely . . . Don ' t le t go If you cling too tightly, you’re gonna lose control Thanks for the long talks . the short walks . . . and just for understanding me. Unknown Thanks, Good luck! C.W , A.T., J.F., S.B., J W J.O., W.M., K.N., J.P., J.S., B.M., and DO-DO,. MOM, DAD The Best Part Seniors 57 JON BARNETT November 16 21 Partridge Hill Road I went down to the mountain. I was drink ' in some wine. I looked up into heaven; Lord, I saw a mighty sign writin fire across the heaven, plain as black and white: “Get prepared! There ' s gonna be a party tonight!” Grateful Dead Sunshine Daydream, walk you in the tall trees. Goin’ where the wind goes, bloomin like a red rose. Breathing more freely, Ride out singing. I’ll walk you in the morning sunshine. Sunshine Daydream. Grateful Dead All in all it was just bricks in the wall. Pink Floyd REBECCA ENDICOTT BARRY July 18 178 Boston Post Road In order to live free and happy, you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice. Richard Bach When I was fourteen, my father was the most foolish man in the world. When I got to be twenty-one, I was amazed at how much he had learned in seven years. Mark Twain . . . And what he saw was a time nexus within this cave, a boiling of possibilities focused here . . . Frank Herbert (hi mommy) Homework Free? I t’s a Thursday morning. You are grumpy and tired and wishing it was Friday. But you’ve done all your homework, and a HOMEWORK FREE WEEKEND is coming up! First period is gym. Ms. Butera has the audacity to suggest that you run five miles over the weekend, since “We don’t have class tomorrow.” Quick thinking prompts you to say: “But, Ms. Butera, It’s a HOME¬ WORK — FREE WEEKEND!” “So it is,” she nods. “You’d better run it today after school to keep the week¬ end free.” UGH!! Sweaty and disheartened, you go to :ccor A period class . . . MATH. Dr. Houde is explaining what will be on the test Monday. Recovering hope, you politely inform him that it’s a HOME¬ WORK FREE WEEKEND. “Well,” he says, “The test is on Monday, it’s not on the weekend. Whether or not you study is your business.” Strike two! As you stumble to English you won¬ der: “What else could go wrong?” Ms. Stein smiles as she assigns an analytic essay on, Why Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, due Monday. You glance around warily before mumbling “But . . . I thought that...” “Oh, it’s a HOMEWORK FREE WEEKEND, I almost forgot!” “Good old Ms. Stein.” I knew she’d understand. “Make it due tomorrow instead.” Everyone simultaneously gives you the evil eye. It’s Thursday afternoon. Your weekend is ruined. You are grumpy and tired and wishing it was Monday, wishing the HOMEWORK FREE WEEKEND was over. — Andrea Baker 58 The Best Part Seniors December 22 JEFF BECK 3 Winthrop Circle too many hands on my time too many feelings — too many things on my mind when I leave I don ' t know what I’m hoping to find when I leave I don’t know what I’m leaving behind . . . If s just so ridiculous! — Neil Peart — Eddie Murphy JORDAN BELL October 9 18 Wood Ridge Road We achieve in proportion to what we attempt Do unto others before they do unto you The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, and others willing to let them. Smile, it makes people wonder what you’ve been up to. W CHRISTOPHER PEARSON BERG December 30 180 Newton Street I do not know what I may appear to the world; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me. Sir Isaac Newton Just remember, wherever you go, there you are. Thanks Mom and Dad, Eric, and Sara. CHRIS BILLE January 8 17 Audubon Road Why you all coming down on me Trying to tell me how my life is supposed to be I know you’re only trying to help me out Trying to show me what life is really about But this time I’m gonna make it on my own. The New Edition The problem with being too open minded Is that your brains may fall out. Unknown Thanks and goodbye: MOM, DAD, DANA, J.C., J.B., H.D., A.F., D.S., K.S., AND Mr. G i 0m ■ it ■ J The Best Part Seniors 59 Tough Break A s the test graced my desk, a quick glance told me that all my hard work and perseverence had paid off, that my three hours of intense studying the night before had left me flawlessly prepared for the ex¬ amination. I brought pen to paper and nonchalantly dashed off the obvious answer to the first question. A buzzing filled the air. It dawned on me that the Lord was not, in fact, trying to tell me that my first answer was wrong, but that we were having a fire drill. Immediately, thoughts of tying my arms and legs to a desk and refusing to leave raced through my mind. I dismissed these, though, as I realized that it would be close to impossible to write neatly with the pen fixed to the roof of my mouth. The fire drill was soon over, and I returned to class with the rest of the students. As far as the test was con¬ cerned, there was nothing to worry about, because the teacher had in¬ formed us that we could stay an extra tering the same problem, but a univer¬ sal giggle stopped the question in my mouth. I looked around, turned bright red, and got up and left. I had returned to the wrong room. There was nothing left to do but find the nearest boy’s room, find a clean stall and drown my¬ self in the toilet bowl. — Joel Kaplan five minutes to finish it. Yet, when I sat down and looked at the test, I was greeted with a shock that made the fire drill seem minimal. Someone had swit¬ ched exams on me while I was outside. None of the problems on the exam made any sense to me, although I’d known it all before I left. I turned to ask my neighbor if he were encoun- ELISE BILLINGS February 20 185 Summer Street Only the game fish swims upstream. Moore You might as well fall on your face as lean over too far backward. Thurber Conform and be dull. Dobie He who shouts the loudest has the floor. Swippie’s rule of order I know times r changing it’s time we all reach out 4 something new. Prince SWAT Moorb;un moment-pensant ROBERT MURISON BLANCK JR. 20 Laxfield Road July 21 Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t”, but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so ’til he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn ' t be done, and he did it. Happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it. George Sand Thanks for everything Mom and Dad. Thanks WA, EB, LC, MC, PG, JG, AJ, AM. It wouldn’t have been the same without you. Lots of luck. Keep in touch. 60 The Best Part Seniors LAURENCE HILLAIRET DE BOIS-FERON November 24 39 Spruce Hill Road “I sure wish I ' d lived a thousand years ago!” “Why, Laurence?” “Because then I wouldn’t have to learn so much history!” ANDREA LEE BOTTICELLI June 6 63 Westerly Road The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. Mark Twain Take life in strides. Complete one stride to the best of your ability. Then go on to the next one. Unknown Just once. . . Thanks to everyone for helping me through the hard times. My family and Studio 15, I can’t thank you enough. MATTHEW C. BRILL August 29 33 Stonybrook Road Don’t look Back! Boston Don’t you want to live? Billy Squier Thanx to DH, PK, RH, KK, BW; Special thanx to Dad, Mom, M R, NANS, PEG, Mr. T; Thank You Lisa, Francis, Hamilton for the best years of my life. I will always cherish those times. Rest in Peace. I Love You! Karate Kak; Hey Mike C.; Dough, I’m not a yid!; Flipper, I better play; tremendous facilities; JENNIFER BROUNTAS March 28 22 Conant Road Bless this house, for we are all together. Bless this house, we may not meet again. Think of all the happy times we ' ve spent here. Take it home and share it with a friend. Come along, sing a song, and we’ll never say goodbye and you’ll see and agree friendships won need never die. Flipper, cuties, conehead, baby blue mobile and matching stickers, wheat-thins, and wicked-cool smurphy times with my buddies! A special thanks to Brenda and Eddie and all my friends who made my high school years so KEY! You’re just what I needed. Cars The Best Part Seniors 61 CURT BROWN February 21 735 South Avenue The w heel is turning and you can’t slow down, you can’t let go, and you can ' t hold on. You can’t go back, and you can’t stand still, if the thunder don’t get you then the lightning will. God save the child who rings that bell; it may have one good ring, baby, you can’t tell. One watch by night: one watch by day: If you get confused, listen to the music play. Hey now, hey now AIKO-AIKO all day. ELIZA BALDWIN BROWN December 9 11 Valley View Road All the colors of the world should be, Loving each other whole heartedly. Yes, it’s all right, Take my message to your brother tell him twice. Spread the word which I will teach the men, Through painting your brother when hope won’t do, Cause we’re all the same. Yes, the blood inside of me is inside of you, Now tell me. Can you feel it. Jacksons, 1980 A.A.W., Thanks for a decade . . . Good Luck AW, JB, KC, AM, KCW, WM, PS, PL, AS, JH . . . Shake it, shake it baby (J5) MICHAEL C. BROWN April 18 58 Bradyll Road There’s a breed of people that don’t fit in a breed that won’t stay still they’ll break the hearts of kith and kin and roam the world at will. Unknown Kurt and Jose — we’ve been through a lot and you guys are my Bestfriends — I want you to know I really care! E.S., you’re still short Sorry I’m starving — A.A. keep it up. SIOBHAN JUANITA BROWN September 13 26 Columbia Road To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings. Mary Baker Eddy Times of joy times of sorrow we will always see it through the way old friends do. Thanks Olga. Good luck —JF, CW. SB, AT. JW, JO, BM, JP, KN, JS, SIS! Net, Bailey, Mitz-jammin ' in the J-2000, Ozonebear, Tina, Appellonia, CQ, Sheila E. friendship! Mitz-BK, TMC, BIC, NYC, Prov., DF, don ' t know why . . . Thanks for your love friendship — stay gold. Special thanks to the Cacciatore family for your hospitality throughout the years. To Mitzi and DJ — May u live 2 see the dawn . . . Thank you — Mom, Dad, Sharm, Ty, Stu, TK, and Cork! I love you all. urucac 62 The Best Part Seniors STEPHEN SCOTT BUCHANAN May 24 111 Summer Street And don’t you know that it’s a fool who plays it cool, by making the world a little colder — BEATLES That best portion of a good man’s life: his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. Wordsworth So blow away your bluesy feeling. Spirits say take the world off your shoulder. One foot in the grave is a foolish step to take. Steel Pulse “C’mon, it’s cool, everybody does it!” M.B. An ' many a fear has vanished, An’ many an attitude has fallen. Bob Dylan Shoo-ba-dee-doo-wopwop-say-what-yeh! Circle Jerks ALEXANDRA B. BURKE December 16 36 Church Street We are told we must live and learn, trouble is by the time we’ve learned, it’s too late to live. Anonymous We do not what we ought, what we ought not we do, and lean upon the thought that chance will bring us through. Matthew Arnold Nothing is ours except time. Seneca Them that build castles in the air. Sir Philip Sidney Vax to the Max S ometimes I can just feel it laughing at me. As soon as I walk into the room the snickers begin; then the whis¬ pering: “Hey! Here comes Kaplan. Watch what hap¬ pens when he logs in and finds out that I didn’t save the program that he wrote for Algebra class. Heh heh heh.” Every time I walk in and even think about actually touching those menacing keys my palms begin to sweat and I start to shake. Yet, invariably as soon as the Vax sees the havoc it has wrought on me, when it seems that it has had its fun with my nerves, I hear a soothing voice call out to me. “Come on, Joel,” it says, “would I do anything to hurt you? Hey, I’m just a dumb old hunk of machinery. Remem¬ ber what Mr. McCowan says, I only do what I’m told. TRUST ME.” It’s those two words — trust me — that hook me every time. When it says that I crumble. I can’t help myself; it looks so helpless, so vulnerable. Those two words make me forget about the time I tried to log in, only to find that it had changed my password and convinced Mr. McCowan that I had just forgotten it. They even make me forget about the time I went to show my geometry teacher my final fifty-percent-of-your- grade program and found that it no longer worked. Oh, it had worked before, I knew it had. Well, it would have worked if I’d had time to try it. I know it’s always out to get me. Yet those two words, “Trust me,” make me forget all this. So, I start to type. And out of nowhere I hear something hiss, “Sucker.” — Joel Kaplan The Best Part Seniors 63 October 4 LISACACCITORE 1 Aspen Road Enjoy here while you ' re here because there ain’t no here there! You look marvelous! Chicken, Lanai Island — under the table . . . gum ...21... ah Laurel! “simply awesome!” Let’s hear it for the boys! 532? I’m in love! Me fickle? The Cape w LB, ND. OG, memories, they don’t spoil no matter how long you keep them! Jag, Cheerleading Majorettes, C’s on the Common, skiing ’82, the Go-Go’s, Limo’s, the works! . . . HEY, I LOVE YOU!!! (AB. ETC.) MOM DAD, I couldn’t have come this far w out you, I love you not only as parents but also as friends. CC, AC, PC, KC, I’m so glad you guys are such a big part of my life. ALBERTO CAIRA 309 Conant Road CHRISTINE CAREY CALLAHAN March 2 45 Buckskin Drive You may skoff. but if you ' re wearing a good tan, all your problems become like snowflakes in the noonday sun. ' Zonker Harris I want to be part of it all ... I yearn for the plurality of thought. I wish to take part in life’s diversities. 1 want to go to toga parties. GB Trudeau Elknit. LORICAMPISANO March 19 63 Country Drive Hast never come to thee on hour, a sudden gleam divine, precipitating or bursting all these bubbles, fashions, wealth? These eager business aimsbooks, politics, arts, amours To utter nothingness? Walt Whitman There is a principle which is proof against all information, w hich is proof against all arguments, w hich cannot foil to keep a man in everlasting ignorance; that principle is contempt, prior to investigation— Herbert Spencer 64 The Best Part Seniors Surfing Sensation k E xciting, exhilarating, gnarly, rad¬ ical. These are all fitting adjec¬ tives for one of the world’s fastest growing sports, Windsurfing. Although only a small percentage of Weston High School students have actually had the opportunity to try this California-born sport, everyone who has given it a try can attest to its intense appeal. One of the main setbacks windsurfers face in Weston is the lack of a suitable body of water. Lake Cochituate is only about fif¬ teen minutes away, but any surfer look¬ ing for somewhat of a challenge knows that the wind and waves on such a small lake just don’t measure up to a steady ocean wind and some good-size rollers. For these conditions, you have to travel a little further. To the north are the North Shore and the Maine coast which offer stronger winds but a considerable lack of beaches and colder waters. To the south is the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard where, most people would agree, lie the best wind surfing waters in the Massachusetts area. Plenty of beaches, warmer water, and lots of friends with summer cottages make these a first choice for many of Weston’s windsurfer enthusiasts. With board and rigging prices ranging from $300 to $800 (for a basic board), it is easy to see that for this one-time in¬ vestment, Windsurfing is not as expen¬ sive as such sports as skiing, sailing, or some of the other more exotic sports many Weston athletes engage in. Hope¬ fully, more Weston students will get in¬ volved in this relatively new sport in the years to come. Who knows, maybe sometime soon, Weston will have a Windsurfing team. GREGORY CARBONE May 3 125 Hickory Road We all know success when we all find our own dreams, and our love is enough to knock down any walls, and the future’s been seen as men try to realize the simple secret of the note in us all. The Who I’ve taken all the high roads, I’ve squandered and I’ve saved. I’ve had enough of childhood. I’ve had enough of grades. The Who If it’s inevitable, lie back and enjoy it. Sue Phillips Goodbye, all you punks; stay young and stay high. The Who RICHARD BLAISE CARUSO 31 Green Lane February 14 It’s better to burn out, then fade away — Neil Young I ain’t here on business, I’m only here for fun. Bruce Springsteen “So walk tall ... or baby don’t walk at all ...” Bruce Springsteen DCL CHAMPS, Europe trips BEP: American Pie, The Rock, sessions, hung at Ham’s pound that!, sick nights, OLD MILLS, ice, Colgate, nobody understand, “What did we do last night?”, Wild summer nights, Spanish caravan, bye-bye, Lisa’s bathroom, night before 83 midyears, Bruce concerts. “YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST — ON BEP!!!” The Best Part Seniors 65 May 21 LIANA C. CASO 158 Hickory Road I don ' t know where I ' m going I don’t know what I need But I ' ll get to where I ' m going to end up And that ' s alright by me. The Who Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box. They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe. The Beatles J.N. and L.N. I love you: listen to the color of your dreams. The Beatles To my friends: you know I love you. And now know that I always will. Mum, Dad, Richard, Robert — I Love You. PHILIP CASSARINO February 26 49 North Avenue Well my friends the time has come raise the roof and have some fun throw away the work to be done let the music play on everybody sing everybody dance lose yourself in wild romance we’re going to Party Corhumba Fiesta Forever come on and sing along we’re going to Party Corhumba Fiesta Forever come on and sing along all night long, all night, all night long Lionel Richie PAIRanoia I s it love? Lust? Infatuation? A puppy crush? Ask Beth. Or better yet, ask your best friend to ask the desired object’s best friend. From that First painful, all-consuming freshman passion (usually for a lofty, unattainable senior) to the last twelfth grade dalli¬ ance, some form of teen love is always on a high school student’s mind. No one is immune to nature’s call — isn’t he gorgeous? Isn ' t she nice? And everyone, it seems, is looking to be one- half of a recognized couple. Some have been “going out’’ for years. They’re the ones you see kissing in the hallways, the ones who are oblivious to all else (though they make certain they are seen). Others go merrily from person to person — a week here, a month or two there. They thus make themselves the perennial topic of conversation be¬ tween friends who maybe just have nothing else to talk about: are they still going out? Didn’t I see her holding hands with just last week? I heard they — well, you know, at Joe’s party. It goes on and on, and on and on and on. Of course, there are also always those people you see mooning around over unrequited love, carrying a torch for some uncaring soul for what seems to be forever! Whatever form it takes, how¬ ever, you can be sure that first love hits everyone; and whether for better or for worse, you’ll remember it every time you think back on dear old golden school days. — Anonymous 66 The Best Part Seniors ROBERT CIAPPENELLI June 14 53 Beaver Road RISK LITTLE WIN LITTLE HOLD ON I know that lives touch, touch in many ways, and that relationships are very complex things with many currents in the tide. And though I know one never means to hurt I know as well that all those who love both laugh and weep. Merle Shain Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. THANKSGUYS KC — Trix, boots, KISS, YATGAILY, special HS — I HATE MEN, NAIASL, FREUDIAN SLIP, JERK FACE, LY JB — Robber, N, Always there, the B, LYA, Greatest BR — G B, Buddy, Summer 84, CARS, 190%, MBFITW LY — KS,AS. THANKS MOM AND DAD!! Hold on LITTLE ONE MICHAEL R. CLABAULT September 30 261 Conant Road Life ' s battles won ' t always go to the Strongest or fastest man, But sooner or later, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can. I am only one But I am one I cannot do everything But I can do something What I can do, I ought to do And what I ought to do, By the grace of God, I will do. Mom and Dad, Thanks for everything. To my friends: Thanks for making these the best of times. TRISHA CLARK December 15 167 Kings Grant Road You only live once, but if you live right once is enough. P.Y. It doesn’t matter if you break the rules, just don’t get caught. Tom The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory Kristen Only those who dare truly live. Cynthia If at first you don’t succeed, so much for skydiving. J.T. AMY BARTLETT COBURN 171 Church Street November 19 If I start writing now, when I’m not really rested it could upset my thinking, which is not good at all. I’ll get a fresh start tomorrow, and it’s not due ' till Wednesday, so I’ll have all of Tuesday — unless something should happen. Why does this always happen? I could be outside playing, getting fresh air and sunshine. I work best under pressure and there will be lot’s of pressure if I wait ’til tomorrow, I should start writing now, but if I start writing now, when I’m not really rested, it could upset my thinking, which is not good at all. Charlie Brown Thanks Daddy, Candy, Kimmie, Becky w love! The Best Part Seniors 67 I’ve been slimed I smell bad. But wouldn’t you if you’d had years of freshmen dumped into you, never mind the tires, garbage and other muck? By night I may look like a serene little pond, but when day breaks and a gym period arrives, I become disgusting and I stink. Ask anyone who has ever ventured near enough to my edges to see me. Iam no longer a clean, clear pool of water; I’m a murky hole full of sludge. I dare you to reminisce with some of the older teachers about what I was like years ago. I still remember the days when fish-catching contests were held at my lapping shores. There was a time when sweet, darling ducks graced my waters, instead of the struggling, radiation-poisoned quackers of today. Even the geese are smart enough to stick to the field hockey and football fields. 1 died long ago and now I’m punish¬ ing you for not taking care of me. But even in death I’ve gotten to know some of you “intimately.” It seems the only use I’ve had recently is in providing shores on which some couples have chosen to spend an awful lot of time . . . But one of these days, I’ll slime them too! MONICA COHEN April 14 233 Glen Road Albatroz! Albatroz! Aguia do oceano, tu, que dormes das nuvens entre as gazas. Sacode as penas leviata do espa o! Albatroz! Albatroz! Da-me estas asas. Navio Negreiro Agora e hora de voce assumir. E sumir. Rita Lee KRISTIN NICOLE COTSIDAS September 4 71 Buckskin Drive Memories with LK — “What do you want to do? Whatever you want!” What time is it? Tubing, skiing Sugarbush, trying to windsurf, OP bikinis, taking pictures, waterskiing, snowmobiling, tennis, soap operas, lying out in the sun, TEDDY BEARS AND ROSES . . . December 10, 1983 . . . ILY! Tubing in Webster with Kak and Matty, “Do you need a Kleenex?” Tickets at Sugarbush, John you’re a madman, five years, kiss, art, cherry pie? Thanks for the four best years of my life JB, PS, EB. JH, SE, Fatty and thanks for being there, RC! I love you Mom, Dad, Peter and Jenn. The good life is just a dream away.THE CARS 68 The Best Part Seniors ] ELIZABETH CRONIN October 10 483 Concord Road The question to ask oneself is: Are you better off now than you were four years ago??? Ronald Reagan Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. There was no one there Anonymous The best way out, is always through. Robert Frost DONALD F. CUTLER IV October 10 59 South Avenue It’s the will to win that makes us free. Anonymous Mellow mood has got me so let the music rock me. Bob Marley My words don’t make a dime’s worth of difference so here’s to you. Simon Garfunkel PETER GUILD CUTTER March 30 75 Newton Street You know all the rules by now, the fire from the ice. Grateful Dead I am having a good time. Zippy the Pinhead BALCONIZATION Trust me. Indiana Jones DIANE CYNN A P nl2 80 Beaver Road It’s really great to see you rockin’ out and having fun; Living like you’ve just begun; Here’s to what the future brings; I hope tomorrow you find better things. The Kinks Still crazy after all these years. Paul Simon . . . if it’s necessary to play idiotic games to make it possible to be idiotic and human together, then it is worth playing them. Moments of rest, glimpses of laughter are treasured along the road. Bruce Springsteen The Best Part Seniors 69 NICOLE DALEY March 30 150 Concord Road Don’t you try and lock us up ' cus we ' re breakin’ down the doors . . . Hey baby where’s your guts? The Time J — You’re the best! Lots of love always . . . Mom and Dad 1 love you!! Thanks for always being there when I needed you. B.B. I love you. Let’s groove tonight, it’s a blue jean party, pilot to co-pilot. I’ll unlock the window if. . .It wouldn’t have been the same w out LP, LC, LW, MH, BP, OG, JR, AW, CO, AR, LM, AM, Bubs, KW, BC, JS, RM, THE “GUYS”. You look marvelous! You’re not ugly you’re a scuz face! Thank you for a funky time! CLIFF DERICK December 15 27 Partridge Hill Road Good times, bad times, you know I’ve had my share. Led Zeplin Who gives a damn if it’s illegal, just don’t get caught. Cliff Derick MARSHA ELIZABETH DOWNEY March 31 56 October Lane When fortune is fickle, the faithful friend is found French proverb A friend is, as it were, a second self. Cicero Thanks to all my friends, especially P.S. and Speck — Mondays . . . our bet . . . the business . . . it is! 117 S.E. — the wastebasket in D.C. CHAD EDWARDS August 29 40 Shady Hill Road And you know it’s time to go through the sleet and driving snow across the,fields of mourning to a light that’s in the distance. U2 When in doubt, tell the truth. Mark Twain Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it. Longfellow 70 The Best Part Seniors October 17 SUSAN ELLEN ESPO 51 Rockport Road But there never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do once you find them . . . Jim Croce Beauty — be not caused — it is — ch ase it, and it ceases — chase it not, and it abides. Emily Dickinson Everyone needs a hug. It changes your metabolism. R.S. — What a bargain! Boston Blues — Thanks, Goob. M.A. — Tea bags, meetings. Chris — Cross — Diamond Stud J.B. — REX. S.O. — L.F., Mitnuggets. B.S. — milk, golfing. C.B. —I owe you 23. J.M. — copy-cat! J.R. —collar up! Mom, Dad, Andy, Pete — You are supreme. Love, TBSG JOANNA “JO-JO” MICHELLE FARMER May 25 100 Winthrop Street Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life, electric word life it means forever that’s a mighty long time. But I ' m here to tell you there’s something else, the afterworld. A world of never ending happiness, you can always see the sun day or night. In this life things are much harder than the afterworld, in this life you are on your own. Prince Dig if you will the picture of you and I engaged in a kiss, the sweat of your body covers me, can you picture this . . . Guess Who? . . . green eyes I love you Mom, Tony, Bert, Suzan Joaquin and the Doyle Family, especially Maureen. NT MO LR PU DS CC CW AT SB JW SB WM BM KN JP JS JO It’s been fun . . . Special thanks to God. May we live to see the dawn. Lethally Late I hear the bell scream as I jog wearily down the hall, dropping one of my armload of books every fifty yards. I arrive at my classroom and look in the door; class started three minutes ago. “Uh, sorry, I was at gym.” I mum¬ ble as the silent class stares up at me disapprovingly. “This is the third time you have been late this week, young man. If this excessive tardiness con¬ tinues, you may have to go before the school board,” sneers the teacher. “Yes, ma’am.” I can just imagine it; the Spanish Inquisition. Five men dressed like monks in the cellar of the school with Mr. Gearen presiding, finding me guilty of “excessive tardi¬ ness” and sentencing me to death by forcing me to consume the school lunch and then refusing me a stomach pump. I sit in my seat and take out a piece of paper to give the impression that I ' m taking notes, ha ha ha. As the rest of the class discusses the conjugation of the verb “estar,” I am in Vermont, gliding down a glimmering white ski slope, and then at the beach, winning a volleyball game with a vicious over¬ hand spike. “Number five, Mr. Callahan.” Ter¬ ror races through my body as I remem¬ ber “Cheers” was on last night, so I didn’t do my homework. I look up and see the evil rage building in the teacher’s face as she waits for my con¬ fession so that she can lecture me on how this is the pivotal point in my life . . . very important . . . have to work hard. . . won’t be able to get out of this hole I’m digging for myself. . . “Brringg.” rings the bell, and the class jumps up in unison. On my way out, I grin to the teacher and say, “Have a nice weekend!” She scowls as I march away triumphantly. — Tom Callahan The Best Part Seniors 71 CHANCE FECHTOR September 27 37 Radcliffe Road Stay gold — JOHNY I tend to see myself as just an object of fate. I have no message whatsoever. I still have a pipedream. — DAVID BOWIE Confusion is nothing new. U were kindasorta my best friend. If you’re lost you can look and you will find me. Won’t you be my love, won’t you be my friend. I gotta have some lovin’. — CYNDI LAUPER I get by with a little help from my friends. I get high with a little help from my friends. Gonna try with a little help from my friends. Do you need anybody, I need somebody to love. — BEATLES THANKS: Anne, K.C., Tim, Willie, Sue, Mom and Dad. SPECIAL THANKS TO: CYT — we’re out. JEFF — I never would have made it without you. I don ' t know what to say except. . . I’ll always love you. ERIC FERGUSON November 25 17 Conant Road Look around and choose your own ground, for long you live and high you fly, and smiles you’ll give and tears you’ll cry, and all you touch and all you see, is all your life -will ever be. Pink Floyd The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all free art and science. Albert Einstein Lighten up while you still can, don’t even try to understand, just find a place to make your stand and take it easy. The Eagles DAVID FITZGERALD “FITZ” November 15 39 Country Drive Unite us all together for we are all the same in flesh and blood under God’s heaven. Rick James Good luck: PM, BW, LV, PK, MV, PA, MB, BM, JP. Thank you Mom and Dad for helping me through these four years. Love ya’ LARA FORTUNE May 7 370 Concord Road Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind. Rolling Stones If you’re in outerspace don’t feel out of place ’cause there are thousands of others like you. B-52’s W.H. — catch a coconut lately? R.K. — “it” “the van” N.S. since fifth grade — wowlafrican safari, wrestling beeve baby oil! What memories! I love you! L.C., P.M., R.C., R.S., J.J., and K.B., M.G. 143! D.M. — “love and hate draw V’s” 14344183 There I go . . . Turn the page. Bob Seger 72 The Best Part Seniors Anatomic Annie H ey, great ... no athletics for three weeks! All we do is sit around watching movies about how to put on bandaids. This’ll be easy . . . You mean we have to buy these books?! . . . Read how much? Sixty pages? Oh . . . that’s upside down?! . . . it looks okay to me! . . . put my mouth on that thing??!! Is she real? Atomic Annie? What kind of dumb ' name for a piece of plastic is that . . . Ask it how it is? Why, are you expect¬ ing an answer? Ugh . . . What are those five steps? . . . Was it two whacks and five pumps or was it the other way around? . . . Couldn’t I just make a pair of crutches? . . . there aren’t going to be any handy square boards and ripped white sheets in the wilderness! . . . Oh, great, so now I can save a drowned dummy and tie my friends up without breaking their bones . . . what’s that? Their bones are supposed to be broken? Oh . . . Well, I still haven’t gotten my certifi¬ cation card! . . . What would I do? I’d call an ambulance! — Bruce Thurston and Jen Waldron ANN C. FRENNING May 19 3 Colby Road, Wellesley ‘Tis all a chequer-board of Nights and Days Where Destiny with men for Pieces plays. — The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam MARGOT FULTON May 6 44 Riverside Drive, Waltham What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson When I grow up I wanna be a Heineken. — CB Mom, Daddy, Thomas and Will: I thank above all my family, How lucky I am. —W. Mondale I get by with a little help from my friends . . . thanks especially for the walks, talks and Abbotts Adventures. MB — Thanks, ILY. RAP — forever the dynamic duo. Don’t worry Mom . . . The Best Part Seniors 73 January 18 PAULA. GARCIA 48 Black Oak Road To all my friends! What is a friend? A friend is a wonderful thing to have. He ' s laughter and sharing, adventure and fun. A friend is someone who brightens the days ... in so many happy and wonderful ways. And when you ' re discouraged a friend is there ... to offer suggestions, to listen . . . and care. A friend ' s part of your whole lifetime through ... a friend, that is, who’s as special as you! We don’t often have the chance to tell you how glad we really are to have you for a friend. So today we’ll take the time to say WE LOVE YOU and wish you the best life can bring. Suzanne Garcia Thanks to all my friends and especially my parents! OLGA L. GARZARO P. Septembers 61 Drabbington Way If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, it’s yours, if it doesn ' t it never was. Experience is what happened to you while you were waiting for something else to happen to you. S.B. “I think we should all become nuns!” A good friend is someone who walks in when the world walks out! A.M. “Life is just a party and parties aren’t meant to last! “Stay gold and hang tough! Love ya Teddy! C.C. Don’t you ever forget you are a beautiful gem! S. Pollack. I want a Sunday! Want to share it? You ate all my bananas! You “Basket Case!!” A.B., A.E., U.P., Nana, Tut, Elysha. Thanks for being so terrific!! Love ya lots!! To my three gorgeous Dads, thanx for all the love. Mamita Preciosa! Gracias por todos sus sacrificios! Frees Please F orget to finish that math assign¬ ment? Perhaps a bagel and orange juice would hit the spot. You could read your mail on the VAX, or just go to the library and meet some friends. Well, go ahead, you have a free. “Frees” allow you to go anywhere within the school. You can meet with a teacher and discuss your essay, make up the test you missed last week, or finish that biology lab. What’s that? You’re all caught up with your work? Well, that’s the best part — you’re free. Go have some fun. Frees re¬ lieve the tension of attending class after class. They break up the day and give some students a chance to relax. Some even go outside and lie in the sun. Just yesterday, I discovered, to my amaze¬ ment, a girl who had a free watching her favorite soap on a mini T. V. Others leave all their homework for free periods and do it in the hall by their lockers. There is always a group of kids (some with frees, some not) in the cafeteria socializing. No | matter what your pleasure, frees make it | possible during school. Well, almost any pleasure. 74 The Best Part Seniors ROLAND GIBSON September 22 16 Snow Terrace There are stars in the southern sky and if ever you decide you should go; there is a taste of time — sweetened honey down the Seven Bridges Road. The Eagles I get by with a little help from my friends. The Beatles I hate “goodbye . . . Grouchy Smurf JAMES ALLAN GOLDSTEIN Apnl 4 24 Hubbard Road To be nobody — but — yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human can fight, and never stop fighting. e.e. cummings A man is not finished when he is defeated he is finished when he quits. “Boards don’t hit back” Bruce Lee Dark Horse my foot, D.C.L. Champs at last! “Is this cool? — Wes Thanks for everything, Mom and Dad. ERIK GOSULE August 18 17 Hawthorne Lane I’m making this up as I go along — Indiana Jones No matter where you go, there you are — Buckaroo Banzai We’re moving on up to that deluxe apartment in the sky. The Jeffersons I’ve got to say Lee Kenosian’s name because he wanted to be in the yearbook. We’ll see what you and John are driving in ten years. When I’m at the top I ' ll look back and smile. When you see my pictures in the paper, only you will know what I’m smiling at. Be proud! Mom and Dad, sorry it took so long. I’ll make it up to you. Bethany you made it fun. TIM GOVAN September 10 241 Glen Road I’m all lost in the supermarket I can no longer shop happily. The Clash When people run in circles, it’s a very, very, mad world. Tears For Fears A slippin’ and a slidin’ a peepin’ and a hiding, been told a long time ago. Little Richard Yessireebop. The Best Part Seniors 75 ■ Licentious Upper-Classmen E verybody is told that getting one’s license is a big responsi¬ bility; after all, a car is a poten¬ tially lethal weapon. Fortunately somebody had the good sense to in¬ vent liability insurance; now the pre¬ miums are as potentially lethal as the cars. Seriously, however, a license to an upperclassman is far more than a mere “License”; it is our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness all rolled into one piece of plastic. Upperclassmen will go to almost any lengths to get their licenses. We will endure the boredom of driver’s ed., dole out considerable sums of money to auto schools, put up with hours and hours of our driving instructor’s life story. After they have written us off for the six hours of ob¬ servation that we never really took, and after we have learned to comple¬ tely stop at stop signs, we might be ready for the big ROAD TEST. The waiting room outside the examiner’s office is muggy with per¬ spiration, but we survive. Finally our time comes, and we go through the routine while making absolutely cer¬ tain to stop at stop signs. The examiner witnesses countless little goof-ups and more than his share of potential acci¬ dents; he doesn’t pay attention, and we get our licenses and everything is Fine. We have made quite sure that no one knew about the road test lest we flunk, but we haven’t flunked, and everyone wonders why you are strutting around like a rooster with a geek-like grin. You give your friends the big news oh so nonchalantly . . . they congratulate you ... oh yes, everything is fine. — Andrew Lee GITA GRUBE November 29 145 Newton Street When 1 was a child 1 caught a fleeting glimpse Out of the comer of my eye. I turned to look, but it was gone. 1 cannot put my finger on it now. The child is grown, the dream is gone. Pink Floyd Lai dzivo sveiks GEOFFREY GRANT 73 Chestnut Street 76 The Best Part Seniors JAMES ANDREW HAAS December 6 42 Partridge Hill Road Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest. Mark Twain A ship in a harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. Shedd Before I built a wall, I’d ask to know what I was walling in or walling out. Robert Frost I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve immortality through not dying. Woody Allen WENDY ANDREA HARRINGTON June 20 Tower Road I am a child, I last a while, You can’t conceive of the pleasure in my smile. Neil Young Education is that which enables you to get into more intelligent trouble. Isn’t this fun? Isn’t fun the best thing to have? KYCO . . . KB I’ve had all the new experiences I can take for one summer. Get the BC’s out of the bird bath, now!! What night life? There’s shells. Go ahead Ann, I’ll never tell. They’re on a suger high. TD LN. Lock the doors the natives are getting wrestles . . . I’m a cooler. Like my costume? Pumpkin head just stole my friend! RW, G, G, J, L, M, P, R, H. GOOD LUCK!! Mom, Dad, Heid I Love You. MARY HARRIS October 5 642 Boston Post Road Too Funny, The Little Chicken That Could. How many people in the Ferrelli family? What did you say your name was LIZ? Fond memories of New Hampshire. The Rez, It saved lives, annoyed? Is he ugly Nic? You just call out my name and you know where ever I am I’ll come running . . . You’ve got a friend. Thanks for everything Matt, I love you a lot. The Jacksons forever. ND, LP, LW, LC, BP, OG, LM, RK, WH. Remember guys good-byes don’t last forever!!! Thanks Mom and Dad I love you. Good Luck Lynne and Andy!!!! JEANNE H. HART July 10 715 Boston Post Road As he peered ahead into the great land that stretched before him, the way seemed long. But the sky was bright, and he somehow felt he was headed in the right direction. E. B. W. This highway leads to the shadowy tip of reality; you’re on a through route to the land of the different, the bizarre, the unexplainable . . . Go as far as you like on this road. It’s limits are only those of the mind itself. The Twilight Zone The good life consists of making the best of what you’ve got. G.C. Take a walk on the wild side . . . L.R. V The Best Part Seniors 77 CHERYL ANN HERBERT July 27 526 South Avenue To every man there openeth A way, and ways, and a way, And the high soul climbs the high way, And the low soul gropes the low; And in between on the misty flats, The rest drift to and fro; But to every man there openeth A high way and a low, And every man decideth The way his soul shall go. John Oxenham Quietness is best. Holland ROZ HILL April 22 4 Country Drive Please always remember . . . prep parties . . . Rivers . . . Mickey D’s . . . road trips . . . The Cape . . . Golfcourse memories, Joan it was an experience in a moving vehicle! Quick like a bunny, that’s nice, how many flavors can you taste it in? Spain ... I take the long way home . . . Bueno! Cheerleading . . . kitchen floors . . . Jack and Jive I ' ll never forget you! Matt I’m your Hiatus forever! I like running into glass doors . . . spiderman . . . Herpe killer it’s been real thanks for everything!! Bye Cindy and Moe you’ve been the greatest! Take care guys!! Believe it or not there’s life after High School. . . see ’ya!!! STEPHEN ASHELY HOCHBERG 68 Westerly Road April 1 Stand tall Don’t think small Don’t put your back up against the wall Shoot straight and Don’t wait to fire away. Tommy Shaw Don’t take life too seriously, or you’ll never get out of it alive. Bugs Bunny He to whom you pray to, is closer to you than the neck of your camel. Mohommand KEN P. HOLMES December 29 90 Drabbington Way Take time to see the wonders of the world To see the things you’ve only ever heard of Dream life the way you think it ought to be See things you thought you’d never ever see. Take a lift to the top of the Empire State Take a drive across the Golden Gate March, March, March across Red Square Do all the things you’ve ever dared. The Human League — DARE The best place for a woman is either in bed or in the kitchen. To the All-American Kid — “Je te verrai a Paris.” ' A.: 78 The Best Part Seniors LISA LYNNE HOUDE April 27 8 Atherten Street Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven ' t had the advantages that you’ve had. F. Scott Fitzgerald When time from time shall set us free, forgetting me, remember me, E.E. Cummings H.S. — france, flirt, Maurice, He’s mine. Cape Code, Buddy, Up the River, lifeguards, Valet Parking, Could you move this car? breaking the cot, falling up the stairs. Thanks for all the happy times — ILU. Thanks Mom and Dad and Kara. I love you. LETITIA LEA HOWLAND 115 Country Drive February 2 Stay Gold: S.E. Hinton Mahalo Dad Merci Pepere. I love you both. He runs wishing he could fly, only to trip at the sound of goodbye. CSNY We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world, or to make it the last John Fitzgerald Kennedy Oh God, give us the serenity to accept what cannot be changed, courage to change what should be changed, and wisdom to distinguish one from another. Reinold Neibuhr These are the best of times. Styx Good luck liana. Mom — I’ll always be just a phone call away. I luv u jl s 1 “But I. . . ” £ £ K y dog died, so I couldn’t do my homework . . . | l I mean, I did my homework, but then my dog -LT JLate it, and he died . . . No. Well, actually, my grandmother came to visit, and she ate it. . I have heard many excuses in my many years teaching at WHS; some stand out in my mind as ingenious and creative; others filed away, in my mind, as boring and overused. In elementary school, students stick to the classic excuses, the ones that are recognizable in every language throughout the world. “I didn’t know it was due,” or the old standby, ”1 forgot my book.” After awhile, however, these cliches of yesteryear become stale, trite, and redundant. And most im¬ portantly, they won’t work. Come high school, the mind is put severely to the test, “Our house was robbed, and they took my English paper,” “My sister set fire to my math book,” or “My pet dragon got loose.” Whatever the case, as a teacher you can be sure of a good early-morning snicker, and as a student, you can be sure of having to use your mind at least once in high school. — Nigel Jones w The Best Part Seniors 79 3 M. V ARTHUR R. JACOBS July 31 20 Colchester Road One man finds pleasure in improving his land, another his horses. My pleasure lies in seeing that I myself grow better day by day. Socrates The human race is governed by it’s imagination. Napoleon Common sense is not so common. Voltaire STEPHANIE JOHNSON August 10 19 Bradyll Road Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia. Linus Better to be looked over than overlooked. Mae West Take your time, think a lot, think of everything you’ve got, for you will still be here tomorrow but your dreams may not. Cat Stevens Good luck Mom and Daddy, I love you. Be happy. S.W.A. of A. FOREVER!!! ”Le ' ”! Nila — “Old trees ...” Fishnets and Harvard. ILY! Thanks so much for everything M.M., Jon, Sahlmans, Freddy, you ' re terrific despite the sour cream. Live for each second without hesitation And never forget. . . Elton John ALLISON JONES August 2 80 Ridgeway Road Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy What keeps me smiling when things go wrong? What is this life without a song? It isn’t necessary to blow out the other person’s light to let your own shine. Where the hell is Bird-in-Hand? Ruth Winters Rob — I ' m not jealous, we share and share alike! un moment — pensant. 1 3 Jose, Ish and Juan Thanks Mum Dad T C D — I love you 80 The Best Fart Seniors STEVE KELLEHER March 17 3 Younge Road It doesn’t matter if win or lose, or how you play the game. It’s how good you looked! D.L.R. All my life I never stopped to worry about a thing. Open up and shout it out and never tried to sing. Wonder if I’ve done it wrong will this depression last for long? Where have all the good times gone!? V.H.82 I don’t feel tardy . . . TOMOMIJ. KIMURA April 6 21 Woodchester Drive Yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision; but today, well lived, makes every tomorrow a vision of hope. Sanskrit We’ve laughed until my cheeks are tight; we’ve laughed until my stomach’s sore — if we could only stop we might remember what we’re laughing for. Aldis KATHLEEN TERESA KINAHAN November 18 102 Wellesley Street Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride, nobody gonna slow me down . . . Matthew Wilder KG: Jim, Bene, the schoolyard, “Bene, we want ur body!” “What do u want me 2 do get up on the table?” Put ur head into it! I ain’t missin’ u. RH: FB, Herpe Killer, Sutdley Dudley; Spain — Pablo, Antonio, Luis (u couldn’ve blown it but you blew it!) the beach in LaManga, Romeo I II; tnx mon, 4 everything, brothers and all! How many flavors? MB: Hay bro —WRB? Miguelita: our little talks, tnx! Mom, Daddy, TK, Munchk: tnx 4 ur support, I love you. — Hey mom, I made it! KURT KING January 27 52 Hallett Hill Road It’s Over! Many Good Times! Rashot’s! Summer of “84 No more driveways! Rashot and Rob Thanks. Water skiing at Maine! Elvis! The Resz! Club “66” KAK! Wild Summer Nights! Hef and Ref Rob! Jon’s lawn! Magic, Mr. G.Q. On the Dark Side! One of The Boys! But also a good friend, Betsy. Wingersheek Joke! Bud Open Golf Classic . . . Regis College! Ha! Ha! Rob! Pimpus! Rashot The Jacuzzi! Hot Times! Rob Slipp’n! Tuna! Shnagle! The Bone! Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Karofsky, you’re great “The Rambler” Eddie Murphy, Buckwheat. . . Bye Flipper! Bye Backstop! Bye Facilities! Special Thanks to Jason and Allyson. I finally made it! Thanks Mom, you’re the best! P.S. I pray you get well soon, Andrea. The Best Part Seniors 83 Library Luxuries D uring my last visit to the Wes¬ ton High School, I discovered a very curious room which most students refer to as the “Library.” I learned that this “Library” serves many purposes. To some people, the library means a place to hide while skipping gym, to others it means mak¬ ing a good impression on teachers who see them there, and for some, it is a good place to do some last minute re¬ search with the otherwise untouched books that line the walls. I have ob¬ served that most people spend their time in this room complaining about how much work they have to do, yet no one seems to do any! One student said that she goes to the library to catch up on the gossip that is engraved into the hardwood tables and desks. Some people write their own names on the tables and come back a week later to find out what people think of them. Bad move, I think. This enormous room can be divided into three areas, the upper and lower “mushroom” and the table area. The upper mushroom seems to be for peo¬ ple who like to sit and daydream and appear to be studying to those below. The lower mushroom is filled with blue and white cubicles which block from the librarian’s view students who are eating, sleeping, drawing graffiti and being creative. They also serve as pro¬ tection from falling projectiles. It is in the table area that librarians show their colors. They have been known to cause spinal injurie s by pushing stu¬ dents’ feet off the tables. These librar¬ ians must be a very powerful bunch, because quadruple dententions exist in no other department. This library seems to play a major role in the social life of students. For those who seek peace and quiet how¬ ever, the cafeteria is definitely the place to be. — Susan Espo BONNIE SUSAN KIRCHNER January 3 60 Indian Hill Road Time is like a handful of sand. The tighter you grasp it, the faster it runs through your fingers. But if you caress it, it will leave in its wake memories of its gentle flow, rather than the roughness of its stones. A Dead Head I think I’ll flap my arms and fly to the moon. Charlie Brown Good Lovin’!. . . Hablas Ingspench? . . . The Res 6 11 83 . . . moles, jello, Devils, and Gods . . . 11 20 83 Noxema Woman!... I might like you better. . . SPAIN!. . . A HAH! . . Wasn’t that the doorbell? . . . defective joysticks . . . vitamin C does not keep you from getting wet. . . The Big Crash. Love and thanks to my family and friends for all of the good times. ROBERT GARY ROGER July 12 26 Pond Brook Circle Think not I am what I appear. Byron. 84 The Best Part Seniors 1 CATHERINE KOHN July 2 15 Lincoln Street I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy — myself. Indian Prayer How shall I go in peace and without sorrow? Nay, not without a wound in the spirit shall I leave this city (Quito). Kahlil Gibran No matter how great your success or how terrible your defeat, 3 million Chinese couldn’t care less. It was a dream, just a dream — JK you ' re a part of me. I Love You TK, EK, DK, JK, LA. AR, QE Thanks for the friendship RB, AB, JK, LM, RS, SO, JC, PF, EM, MA, TK, WM ANDREW H. LEE September 19 66 Doublet Hill Road ' Far better ... to dare mighty things . . . even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who . . . live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” — Theodore Roosevelt I daydream, for hours it seems; I keep thinking of you, yea, thinking of you. These daydreams — what do they mean? They keep haunting me; are they warning me? Sooo long; I’ve been looking too hard; I’ve been waiting too long; sometimes I don’t know what I will find; I only know it’s a matter of time. I would climb any mountain . . . sail across the stormy sea ... I know I just can’t help myself. . . Foreigner ELLEN ANN LEIBOWITZ April 20 67 Summer Street “If only there could be an invention,” I said impulsively, “that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.” Daphne du Maurier Thank you to all my friends, but especially Michelle, Greg, Tomomi, Lori and Al, for always being there when I needed you. Also thank you to Mr. B., Mrs. R., and Ms. dC. Som e people forget how really special teachers can be. ELIZABETH J. LESSER April 5 71 Bullard Road And time weaves ribbons of memory, To sweeten life when youth is through But I would need no memories there, If I could share my life with you. Jeffrey — Thanks for stopping the rain. Shelly — You mean more to me then words could ever say. —Lionel Richie B F F! Nil — Thanx for the happy times — I Love You. Mom, Dad and Susan — If I could make days last forever, if dreams could make wishes come true, I’d save every day like a treasure and then, again, I’d spend them with you. Jim Croce � The Best Part Seniors 85 GREGORY LIND 21 Shady Hill Road PAM LIPSON May 10 276 Country Drive Fight the fight day by day Sing your song come what may Race the storm — turn the tide Some can never be denied. Billy Squier In my mind is reception room which is what, and who is whom? I notice when the candle’s lighted Half the guests are uninvited, And oddest fancies, merriest jests, Come from those unbidden guests. Ogden Nash Everything’s coming up roses but I planted daisies RIKARD LOFBERG March 13 A man’s got to know his limitations Clint Eastwood No matter where you go there you are Buckaroo Banzai I want to thank my parents for letting me stay in Weston, the Kenosians for their generosity and Liz for being there when I needed her. I love you all. ROBIN MACDONALD December? 87 Sunset Road Sometimes I can laugh and cry And I can’t remember why, But I still love those good times gone by. JT In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. A1 — I’m not jealous, we share and share alike! 1 3 of Jose, Ish and Juan 86 The Best Part Seniors April 22 RICHARD E. MANNING 172 Country Drive Look around and choose your own ground for long you live and high you fly and smiles you give and tears you ' ll cry and all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be. Pink Floyd REM — private eyes are always watching you and cherishing the memories forever. “Drinking seems so much better when you’re smashed” “Bowie Bound” “The Best that never w ' as?” Mr. Duncan, you’re the best damn coach around and that goes for being a person also! “I’m the one your mother warned you about “Well that’s life in the big city” PATRICK J. McNAMARA May 25 70 Indian Hill Road Illegitimi non Carborundum . . . But I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep. R. Frost Bruce . . . Pound that. . . Bye Bye . . . ON B.E.P. Pumpkin loves you. “ What did I do?” The Rock. Vermont trip (Pit Stops) Zambian. How to study for exams B.E.P. style. Where’s Blatt? “Yes”. He’s my brother. Dad’s long talks . . . “Think about that” Kara’s theory on life. Hi Sue . . . Love you Ma. Love you L-A-R-A. We love you (pumpkin and I). Snow Joke D o we have everyone? I hope so because we’re leaving. Off to the great White North again, I won¬ der how many people forgot their skis this year? The music’s loud, the bus driver is going crazy and no one knows if there is even any snow. We finally get there after five hours of dense pack par¬ tying. Vermont, this is the place to be. Where else can you ski and forget which mountain you’re on. Well, the skiing is great, the powder is deep and one of the ski bunnies just fell off the chair, waving to us, as we kamakazee by. Time to take inventory! Who made it back to the lodge? Although a little bruised, people are up for taking a hot shower and heading off into the Apres- ski mode. What else is Vermont known for besides it’s inexhaustible Apres-ski parties? You can ski all day and party all night. Then comes the dreaded next day. You look and feel like death, like something crawled into your mouth, died and fermented. Do you dare ski? The fresh, cold air wakes you pain¬ fully and you realize that it’s impossible to be sluggish at fifty below zero. You | point your tips down, let out a whoop and attack the mountain with all the skill of a falling tree. After this less than suc¬ cessful run, you decide that the lodge has its advantages and you grab a table as close to the ski bunnies as possible. The day ends and the bus ride back to Weston is uneventful, toes and ears are still thawing and pounding in pain. No¬ body cares that somewhere in there was the best ski trip of the year. The Best Part Seniors 87 LOCKIE McNEISH March 10 51 Sudbury Road To my family, I love you a,s, latelevision I love you, thanks, Benjamin, Thanks for being my dad + 2 To my friends: JL DR RR MH LP DI RDW, AC, PM, BK, AA, AG. THANKS. Saratoga Goodbye bathroom! AT, Cheeb Baco Bits! Vege and Olive my bestest friends ever. B.S. Summer of “83” Finster 1 Love you possom. “When I remember someone I remember their dreams.” Stevie Nicks “You must know a place you can kiss to make lovers rock.” The Clash “I don’t live to dangerous myself a.s. latv.” BRIAN MCPHERSON January 14 6 Paula Road Friends is the word we use every day, but most of the time we use it in the wrong way. Now you can look the word up again and again but the dictionary doesn’t know the meaning of friends. The thinking that guides your intelligence is much more important than how much intelligence you may have. Schwartz Basketball is a game of feet, not inches. Jabbar Thanks mums, pops, Metco PATRICK JAMES McSHANE March 5 46 Country Drive Anyone who thinks he is indispensable should put his finger in a bowl of water and watch the hole it leaves when he takes it out. Unknown Good luck guys! CHARLES REED ' ’ McCRACKEN, JR. 410 Conant Road July 27 “Well my friends the time has come To raise the roof and have some fun.” Lionel Richie “All Night Long” “Success, Fame and Fortune, they’re all illusions. All t hat is real is the friendship that two can share.” Michael Jackson, The Wiz “ He who does not love does not know God: For God is Love. I John 4:8 “Silence separates us from ourselves ... it makes us feel that bodies are no more than prisons and that this world is only a place of Exile.” Kahlil Gibran 36-53, THANKSGIVING, Brewster, Nothing Finer, Turtle Finnerty, Big D”, Mike did you see those? 88 The Best Part Seniors The Inquisition I nterviews, to some, are the worst part of the long, tedious and frustrating process of the college admissions system. You go into a small office with a friendly, smiling, seemingly harless person. This person is disarmingly nice, you picture some light conversation, get-to-know-one- anothers, etc. Right after the interviewer asks whether or not you’re comfortable, he wants to know why you love your mother, and if you really do, why you’re going to college. After you struggle to make Beautiful Sentences for half an hour, he says that it’s your turn to ask him about the college. Now that you’re psyched, you ask, “Analyze a problem con¬ fronting your school, how did it develop, and what is being done to alleviate the situation.” You sit back and grin in¬ wardly, unfortunately this guy has far more B.S. (Beautiful Sentences) experience than you do and by the time he’s done, you’re kind of sorry that you asked in the first place. The best part is at the end when he tries to console you for your lousy interview by telling you that it didn’t matter that much anyway. You brighten up. “Grades,” he says, “are one hundred times more important.” Terrific. — Rob Mosher JONATHAN R. MEDVERD July 28 12 Hawthorne Lane When asked of your life tell of your travels. Milk chocolate, sugar, peanuts, corn starch, com syrup, gum acacia, artificial colors and, dextrin. M M Mars ANDREA MENGOLI February 19 37 Pembroke Road Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you. It was but yesterday we met in a dream. You have sung to me in my aloneness, and I of your longings have built a tower in the sky. But now our half waking has turned to fuller day, and we must part. If in the twilight of memory we should meet once more, we shall speak again together and you shall sing to me a deeper song. And if our hands should meet in another dream we shall build another tower in the sky. Kahlil Gibran Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way!! Unknown The Best Part Seniors 89 SCOTT ALAN MERRILL January 11 128 Sudbury Road Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself. Joel Hawes Breathes there the man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land! Sir Walter Scott STEPHEN MILLER May 2 61 Dean Road Every man has the right to decide his own destiny And in this judgement ther e is no partiality. Bob Marley He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Dr. Johnson The stone that the builder refuses Shall be the head cornerstone And no matter what games they play There is something they could never take away Copehagen it satisfies Thanks to C.R., W.P., R.C., S.P., for all the dips Golden Goals I t’s a sure conversation starter, be it with friends or acquaintances or a guidance counselor. What are you going to do with your life? This is on the minds of high school students per¬ haps even more than sex, along with a fair amount of panic, hope, and de¬ spair. As a freshman, the question seems easily dealt with, a simple “I dunno” will suffice, or a long impas¬ sioned speech about saving the poor, finding a cure for cancer, building a better mousetrap, or making the world safe for democracy. As graduation looms ever nearer and nearer, how¬ ever, it becomes increasingly difficult to be absolutely certain or absolutely nonchalant. Reality becomes too close to be pleasant, reality, and the real world, it’s all very well to say you’re going to win the Novel Prize, but school performance may have some¬ thing to do with getting you started to¬ wards it. It’s nice to discuss how i you’re going to decorate your room at Harvard, but getting in is another mat¬ ter altogether. Everyone has ambi- jj tions, both long and short term; unfortunately, the impending neces¬ sity of realizing them can make them seem terrifyingly out of reach. An im¬ portant thing to keep in mind, how¬ ever, is that there is life after high school, and that high school does not determine everything in your future; you only think, at times, that it does. Decisions and plans for a lifetime must be made now, while still only seven¬ teen or eighteen; that may sound frightening, but remember that they say youth believes it can change the world, can do anything; and isn’t that the best way to plan your life? — Karen Walker 90 The Best Part Seniors LAURA THYNEMILTNER April 23 621 Wellesley Street Have you now known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary, his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to his who has no might He increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31) THANX!!: Mom, Dad, Andrew, Heather I LOVE YOU! 88 GOLD MILTY ROCHIES AFRICA (LALA) JT THANX: RO, MZ, HJ, SB, CK. JT, RB, ES, JS, TK, GG, JK, LR, BC! JOHN STEPHEN MINERVINO July 18, 20,21 64 Cobum Road As they pull you out of the oxygen tank you ask for the latest party. Bowie “Look, Mike’s drinking a beer” R. Bunker “Weren’t the trenches enough?” Matt V. Thanks Mr. Duncan for coaching and putting up with me. Thanks to Jeff, Bob, Chip, and Rich (not necessarily in that order) for some wild times. “NESSY” ANNE ELIZABETH MOELLERING January 4 76 Wellesley Street When you find someone you really care about, don’t give them up, and never let them down. Where is Anne? Head above the buttercups, walking by the stream, down among the buttercups. Where is Anne? Lost in a dream, lost among the buttercups. What has she got in that little brown head? Wonderful thoughts which can never be said. A.A. Milne No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. Robert Southey K, W, R, J. J, P, G, R Thank you for they days . . . (Kinks) JOSEMORABITO May 7 15 Bradyll Road When they turn the pages of history When these days have passed long ago Will they read of us with sadness For the seeds that we let grow We turned our gaze From the castles in the distance Eyes cast down On the path of least resistance Neil Peart (RUSH) K.S. and M.B. Thanx for some good times and for a great 4 years. D.S. Let’s not forget those great times we had at Sugarbush (you2KS) E.S. Wanna go to the bridge? Good luck next year. V I The Best Part Seniors 91 Your pit away from home 4 £ 1 Vam.” I said, (well not l“darn,” but you know JL- what I mean) after missing the last number on my combination a third time. Grumbling, I spun the lock once more and yanked it open. Tom Cruise and David Bowie stared seduc¬ tively at me from their place on the in¬ side of the door. A quick glance at my watch told me there were only two min¬ utes before class. Where was my history essay? I looked through my notes and textbooks and then I was struck by a scary realization; it was somewhere in my locker. I delved into tangles of loose paper, ancient lunches, gum wrappers and library books. Things got more dis¬ gusting, my gym bag, cleats, sweats, and mouthguard fell out — accompa¬ nied by a pungent smell and a soggy ace- bandage. Half a peanut butter sandwich was next, wrapped in kleenex ... Oh no, my biology pet from freshmen year, is it . . . yep it’s dead, oh well toss it back in till the other half decays. Put the sandwich back too, in case Fido revives himself and gets hungry. All this, but still no essay. The bell rang, and the clank of slamming lockers filled the hallway. I kicked mine shut. As I looked at the small furry tail hang¬ ing out of the vent, I wondered what the lock was for, to protect the contents from the vandals or to protect students from the contents?! I hurried off to class, desperately trying to think of an excuse. “I’m. sorry Mr. Morgan, I don’t have my essay. Where is it? I think my locker ate it. . . ” — Andrea Barry and Andrea Baker MICHELLE LEA ELIZABETH MORAN 49 Westcliff Road February 27 — fight the battle of being “you” forever because it will always be the greatest battle you will ever have to fight, and it’s the only battle worth fighting. e.e. cummings I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and 1 love today. William Allen White “Thank You” to everyone who made childhood magical and eased the pains of growing up, and a special thank you to Pa, Kookla, Mom, Chris V. T.K., J.S., E.L., G.G., B.P., S.T., G.C., C.E. — for always being there. ROBERT ALLEN MOSHER, JR. November 21 68 Summer Street All that is now All that is gone All that’s to come and everything under the sun is in tune but the sun is eclipsed by the moon Pink Floyd 1 know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I ' ll go to it laughing. Stubb in Moby Dick Special thanks to RG, JB, CC. KW, WM, AM, JH Thanks Mom, Dad, and the rest of the family 92 The Best Part Seniors JULIE MUCCINI November 26 64 Hobbs Brook Road Sometimes I just think funny thoughts. Arthur Be yourself, but be your best self. Dare to be different and to follow your own star. And don’t be afraid to be happy. S.H. Payer Keep moving up don’t you ever stop Whatever it is take it to the top There’s a world out there waiting it’s Yours for the taking . . . Kool The Gang I’m so glad we’ve had this time together . . . Carol Burnett SWAT Moorb; CB-AW; Archi Peas Spiders; MB-BFFN; HwLP Thanks Mom, Dad, and Ange for all your love. WANDA YVONNE MURPHY 41 Howland Street February 26 A smile is my motto, laughter my inspiration, and happiness my goal. To my parents: for all the years of pain and tears — without you I wouldn’t have made it. I hope one day I can make you proud. I love you Mom and Dad. It’s time to climb another peak, to view the light of a new horizon. I will not surpass the memories of the past. But look forward to the hidden triumphs of tomorrow. Black Butterfly. Set the skies on fire’. Rise up even higher So the ancient winds of time can catch your wings. FLY BUTTERFLY . . . Deniece Williams 1 RICHARD NICHOLS May 16 23 Wellesley Street AMC, Take me home to the Whites You gotta take it in stride You tell me that you need me now You want to be my friend John Denver Something there is that doesn’t love a wall That sends the frozen ground swell under it And spills the upper boulders in the sun Robert Frost If not for yourself, smile for me KEM E. NOBLES January 17 68 Clarkwood Street Look at life as a challenge. If you do you’ll do a hell of a lot better! ' The Best Part Seniors 93 SARAH OH October 24 69 Nobscot Road The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Just as my fingers on these keys Make music, so the self-same sounds On my spirit make music, too. Wallace Stevens In black ink my love may still shine bright. Shakespeare If you lose the ability to laugh, you lose the ability to think straight. Jerome Lawrence JEWELL OWENS June 24 11 Savin Street, Boston Your hopes and your dreams are all your own . . . and you are free to follow them with strengths and talents uniquely yours, so strive to fulfill your self¬ desires and don’t discard them at times of discouragement. . . Yours is the power to be what you would be, for if you can imagine something, you can achieve it and if you can dream something, you can become it. Unknown I wish and hope everybody fulfills their dreams. I’d like to send my good-bye’s to: JF, PU, AT, CW, DH, JW, MO, NT, WA, PB. JP, KN, SB, GS. CD, JA, SB, DS, BM, WM, TS, AND JS. LAUREL PALTRINERI June 30 669 South Avenue Pink and Black, Cool! Jeeps, John Cougar, Babies, Chinese food, bikinis, too funny, Glouster, summer ’83, Tuna and pickles, Boston, PARTY! Kit Kat, “She’s simply awesome”, “What do I need?” 4th of July, prom, Shacacon “Is it last period yet?” Peter, Thanks for making my junior year. B.F.F. Dump trucks, you look marvelous! (Nic) “You’ve got a friend” Sister’s Forever! Ski trip, New York, planes, GO-GO’S, Greedy, Pink Blue, roses, Wish-n-on a star, Paul and Michael, Say, Say, Say Dudley, Paul, Steve, white 280zx, Ferrari, perms, renting movies, hospital parking. Cape, boat rides, Mr. Tubby. Mom, we’ve had our good times and our bad times. Let ' s make the rest the Best! Let’s not clash and be the best of friends! Y.T.B. (C.W.C.) Never forget we ' re a foursome! GOOD LUCK! L.Y.F. JOHN CHARLES PAPPAS III July l 12 Westerly Road Its been very rough, but its getting easier now Hard times are over, over for awhile The streams are twinkling in the sun And I’m smiling inside . . . YokoOno Our life together is so precious together We have grown — we have grown Although our love is still special — Let’s take a chance and flyaway somewhere alone . . . John Lennon Mom and Dad I know I ' ve been difficult over the years and I thank you for your love. Good luck, EG, BS. RK, KC, LK, EB. JD, JS, JA, Mr. Hollywood. Hey! Mr. Taggart, thanx for the help — best of luck! I o my number one fan EL, — I couldn’t have made it without you! Thanx for giving me the courage. 94 The Best Part Seniors BARRY PATRAIKO November 25 82 Westland Road Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury. Signifying nothing. Shakespeare Thanks to: DP, KH, ST. MM, GG, CE, DMD Doug; Remember the night we made the doughnuts. DOUGLAS PATTON May 25 316 Highland Street Everyone I’ve ever known has wished me well, anyway, that’s how it seems, it’s hard to tell. Maybe people only ask you how you’re going ’cause that’s easier than letting on how little they care. Jackson Browne If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice. Glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity. Life is but a chandle, a dream must give it flame. Rush Half-penny, two-penny, back of the queue, yes Mr. poor man, this means you. Justice for money, what can you say? We all know it’s the American way. Styx Halltalk P robably the best part of now hav¬ ing five minutes with which to commute from class to class (as opposed to last year’s four) is added eavesdropping time. Come on now, don’t deny it — I’ve seen you perk up your ears at the possibility of ill-gotten gossip. Who hasn’t? And after all, it’s probably not really gossip — with a school as intimate as Weston just about any news is old news. Yet it’s a way to pass those five minutes, and what a lot can be learned! On Monday you hear about last weekend’s parties: who went where with whom, who got caught, how much so-and-so drank, who dumped whoever they had been going out with, as well as some more quietly whispered whoms and whats that you probably won’t be able to catch without stepping up and asking the speaker to speak a little louder, please. Toward the middle of the week you hear about flunked tests, fights with friends or family, and undone homework assignments; noth¬ ing very thrilling happens on Thursdays. But Fridays are the days to clear the wax from your ears! Parties, dates, how much, when, where; the hallways are never quite as buzzingly alive at any other time as they are from lunchtime onwards on Fridays. Even the teachers seem to smile just a little bit more, though they do their gossiping eavesdropping in the teachers’ lounge. There can be, it seems, no doubt about it; you learn more that is immediately applicable in five minutes in the hallway than you did all period in class. — Karen Walker The Best Part Seniors 95 BETH PERKINS August 4 703 Boston Post Road N.D., L.P., M.H., L.W., L.C., O.G., L.R..T.C., Thank you for a funky time, always remember the ski trip 83, Tex, the smurf, joystick, fred ' s wig sparky, crapsticks, Sacher (up down), Mcdonald ' s straws, basketball games, miss intelligence, spring thriller, Osterville. Hyannis, tiki port, gobots, emu, a cake in her face, Boston, fourth floor first apartment on your left, dancing, excuse me where’s your cafe? Hooder, cristies with apple, bananahead, scallop, basketball at crush’s, riverside, G force, babe’s pizza, concerts on the common, Chinese firedrills, scenes in D’angelos, We’re not going to stop till we reach the top! BFF thanks mom and dad. JAMES NATHANIEL PETERS 69 Favre Street October 29 If at first you don ' t succeed try, try again. Unknown To Mom Dad, You don’t have to come down to see if I ' m up any more. Thanks for all your love. (I made it!) To everyone. B.M., K.W.,J.S.,A.T.,J.W..J.O., J.F., S.B., W.M., S.B., Thanks. Thanks METCO. “Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind.” James Baldwin Later ya ' all’’ TIA ROSE POLLOCK January 21 29 Crescent Street You’re a shining star no matter who you are. Shining bright to see what you could truly be. Earth Wind and Fire To live your life in your own way, to reach for the goals you have set for yourself, to be what you want to be. that is success. . . . scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, smiles we gave to one another for the way we were. Rivers belong where they can ramble Eagles belong where they can fly. I ' ve got to be where my spirit can run free. Got to find my comer of the sky Pippin The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Thanks for all your endless giving and love! 1 love you. Mom! JEFFREY POTTER October 13 75 Cart Path Road 1 do tend to stand on the outside sometimes, 1 don ' t know whether it’s a failing or an advantage. David Robert Jones (Bowie) A fnend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature. Emerson Don ' t w alk in front of me. I may not follow; Don ' t walk behind me, 1 may not lead; Walk beside me. and be my friend. — Thanks Nessie, Steve. Bob. Rich. Bunk “What are you boys doing ' .’” — Bowie Bound Thanks to all who have walked me home at night. She ' s uncertain if she likes him. but she know s she really loves him. — Bowie Chance — M feelings stay the same. — 1 LOVE YOU. It ' s cool. ever bod does it. — Michael James Bunker % The Best Part Seniors L Cheers! T he tradition of the pep rally to heighten spirits for the Thanksgiv¬ ing Day football game against Way- land, was once again spectacular. Mr. Taggart took on the role of M.C. Taking charge of the Festivities, he announced the band, cheerleaders, the revealing se¬ nior skit. With the help of Mr. Beavers, Ms. Bu- tera and Ms. Cosgrove, he proudly an¬ nounced that the senior class had won the poster contest. These posters displayed such slogans as “real football players don’t have necks,” “85-a touch of clash,” and “What do we eat? War¬ riors!” To top it off, the senior class won the yelling contest once again. Next the co-captains delivered the tra¬ ditional pre-game speech. This year’s speech was filled with sincerity and emo¬ tion. The team, inspired by the speech and the pep rally, went on to play a chal¬ lenging and exciting Thanksgiving game. — Elise Billings WILLIAM L. PUGHE September 23 70 Corwood Drive Copenhagen... it satisfies Sientate en mi cara y di que me amas Pablo Hello, is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone at home? I turned to look but it was gone I can not put my finger on it now the child is grown, the dream is gone but I have become comfortably numb. — Pink Floyd Not till you cry, train till you die RODNEY SCOTT RAYNOVICH 269 Conant Road September 30 “I was having fun watching the wax grow.” — W.P. “Stay W ide.” — Coach Taylor DCL CHAMPS IN ’84 Thank you R.I., C.A., R.D., and the kids at Westminster. I am you as you are he as he is me and we are all together The Beatles The answer in blowin’ in the wind Bob Dylan Your mother should know The Beatles i The Best Part Seniors 97 December 1 JONATHAN REILLY 220 Ridgeway Road “I decided, long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadow. If I fail, if I succeed, at least I ' ll live ' cause I believe no matter what they take from me, they can’t take away my dignity.” George Benson “Do what we can, summer will have its flies. If we walk in the woods, we must feed mosquitos.” R.W. Emerson “Sometimes the world’s a storm. One day soon the storm will pass and all will be bright and peaceful. No more tears or pain.” Prince THGF — N.S., S.J., B.R., B.T., E.T., H.V.H., A.W., C.C., E.B., B.K., J.M., J.R., ‘sup ’da? I LUV U MC Thanks to my ‘rents and my sib’s Elknit CARLOS E. RIVERA September23 106 Bogle Street Almost a blaze still you don’t feel the heat. It takes all you got just to stay on the beat, but you’re here alone there’s no one to compete. If mercy’s in business I wish it for you, more than just ashes when your dreams come true. The Grateful Dead. Thanx Lisa, LP, LD, HL, JS Very special thanx to Mrs. Rhodes. Forward and Fiala, Manalle and Dengosala to Steve, His Copenhagen dips, our Marley sessions, and “Reunited”, will never be forgotten. Curt man, you can keep the silver shadow so we can get to dead shows faster, Barbara Bums, and all the Pepsi in the world. DCL Champs AKEEM! To Mom and Dad Los Quiero mas que el mundo entero. A gordis y la pasa, suerte, besos, y no fui yo! Flipping Frenzy A hhh, the smell of sausage fry¬ ing, you hear the grease spat¬ tering and crackling on the grill. Pancakes are flipped and slapped and the sweet, sweet, sweet smell of syrup and butter is calling you. You don ' t care, you sleep. But why is your bed so hard? And who is poking you? “Oh, not the stomach, please, not the stom¬ ach!” You forgot, it ' s 6:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning and you are sleeping in a fetal position on a four- foot square, white cafeteria table. Your head pounds and your stomach quivers and someone is gong to get very messy if they don ' t stop prodding your belly with a spatula. In a strange way, you are proud of yourself. Wednesday night was pretty hairy. You stayed up until three o’clock, somehow remembered the Pancake Breakfast and set your alarm. After three hours of sleep someone drove you to the High School at six. You even flipped a pancake before you collapsed on your bed table. A weak smile lights up your greenish face, it doesn’t make what your body is doing. Your mind is filled with class spirit. You go back to sleep. 98 The Best Part Seniors I _ i STUART ROONEY June 1 7 Columbine Road Just when you’re beginning to think well Of people, you run across somebody who puts sugar on sliced tomatoes Will Cupper The art of flying depends on the ability to throw oneself at the ground and miss. Douglas Adams . . . that the stars are all closed, And she’s buying the stairway to heaven. Robert Plant . . . and the compass always points to Terrapin. Jerry Garcia PHILIP BRADLEY ROSEN December 4 36 Bullard Road Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. — Thomas A. Kemper — Thanks KS, RC The road of life is rocky. And you may stumble too; So while you paint your finger, Someone else is judging you. Bob Marley Rich the treasure, Sweet the pleasure — Sweet is pleasure after pain. John Dryden Why didn’t somebody tell me the candle was dripping? Waterville ’84 Thanks FW, WP, SR, PC LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL — THE CARS Thanks Mom Dad! DCL Champs — Finally! JENNIFER SIMS ROSSITER March 10 72 Church Street OOh end this day, show me the ocean When shall I see the sea May this day set me in motion I ought to be on my way James Taylor Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Many rivers to cross, but just Where to begin. I’m playing for time, There have been times I find myself Thinking of committing some dreadful crime, But I can’t seem to find my way over. Jimmy Cliff MICHELLE MARIE ROULEAU April 27 1285 Oakview Road, Long Lake. Minnesota “Sorry folks, park’s closed. Moose out front shoulda told you.” John Candy Elizabeth — You’ll never really appreciate happiness until you’ve known depression. Right? Thank you for all of the support, encouragement, and love. I couldn’t have asked for a more loyal best friend (and roomie!) I luv you. Stephen — God took you away from me early. But remember, when you both call me, I’ll come running. Coret Carin and I both miss and love you. Thanks tons Mom, Dad, Clare, Richard, Bro Sis 2 . III The Best Part Seniors 99 Minding the Mess I was in the cafeteria watching the food fly and feeling more than a little sorry for Omer. Omer is one of the custo¬ dians who has to clean up after everyone spills their milks, lunches and spitoons. I wanted to interview him for the year¬ book, but I was afraid he might be in a kind of a bad mood. I was wrong. He was really nice and really helpful. “Ask whatever you want” he said. I didn’t want to get too personal, so I just asked him how he liked working at Weston High. “Well”, he said, “I’m a qualified me¬ chanic and a certified insurance consul¬ tant, but I’m working here.” He went on, “I just like it better here”. That surprised me. I figured that all the janitors would have gotten complexes against snooty rich kids. “Aren’t we too messy at lunch?” I asked. “No, if the kids were clean I wouldn’t have a job, right?” I was really glad he said that, one less guilt trip about growing up in the richest town in Massachusetts. LORALEE GEORGIA RYAN June 19 11 King’s Grant Road “Over the mountains Of the moon, Down the valley of the shadow, Ride, boldly Ride,” The shade replied, — “If you seek for Eldorado.” “Believe it or not. . . Edgar Allen Poe Joey Scarbury “I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks. ’ ’ KURT RICHARD SAMOWSKI 10 Willard Road February 27 Many moons cascade one river they light from side to side as we cross in close proximity like rivers our hearts entwine. Yes Jose I didn ' t really talk to that tree, (did I) Mike always remember the summer of 84. (Cape Cod) Dave I’m psyched to go skiing this weekend. Hi Heather Capaira Amiga (My Best Amiga) 100 The Best Part Seniors JOHN SANTOS December 20 4 Stillmeadow Road Just remember this, my girl when you look up in the sky you can see the stars and still not see the light Eagles JOAN SAVINO November 18 286 Boston Post Road The time h as come to ramble on. Led Zep To “mums” thanx . . . To Roz, QUICK!!! Ice Hockey To K.T.K. it could have been 4 years. M.B. 2 see yah! Oscar, miss yah, wuv Lew! Thanx Daddy, I wuv yah! Mom and your seven kids too! Preps Bathroom Crew, see yah! J.O.B. thanx for the Nestle! Wuv yah Ron Beth C.W. watch for flying pucks! I wuv yah, Julio 4 always. ■■■ ' - v WWK- ERIC THOMAS SCHREIBER March 5 89 Ash Street Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare The dreams of childhood — its airy fables; its graceful, beautiful, humane, impossible adornments of the world beyond: so good to be believed in once, so good to be remembered when outgrown. Charles Dickens So little done — so much to do. Cecil John Rhodes JULIE SCHREIBER March 5 89 Ash Street Nothing so much prevents our being natural as the desire to seem so. La Rochefoucauld Give a man a fish he eats for a day, Teach a man to fish and he eats for a life time. Unknown The only way to have a friend is to be one. Emerson When we have not what we like, we must like what we have. Bussy-Rabutin The Best Part Seniors 101 HEATHER RIDER SHAMSAI 50 Buckskin Drive September 29 Pity this busy monster, manunkind, not. e.e. cummings As if you could kill time without injuring eternity. H.D. Thoreau Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope. F.S. Fitzgerald L.H. — The Cape: Up The Creek . . . “Hey, Buddy, your -— are showing!!” “NICE VOCABULARY!” . . . NU: “we commute” . . . FRANCE: “Amy, how do you say ‘flirt’ in french?” . . . I WOVE YOU!!!! R.C. — Frigid!!! Thanx for listening to me complain. Mummy, 1 love you!!! Thanks. GLYNIS SHIELDS May 2 494 North Avenue And they don’t really know even what they’re talkin’ about and I can’t imagine what empty heads can achieve. Ozzy Do you remember . . . walking in the sand. Aero Smith Thanx for the good times . . . L.A., M.M., J.S. (QUICK), The “Bathroom Crew”, And of course . . . Gregness (MENEMPSHA) REBECCA ANNE SHORES 6 October Lane August 31 One by one the sands are flowing. One by one the moments fall; Some are coming, some are going: Do not strive to grasp them all. Adelaide A. Proctor The moments may be temporary, but the memory is forever: MD: Here’s to a successful business, watch out for the wounded (jocks) — Send me forget-me-nots, help me to remember. Good Luck!! SE: Think of the possibilities! Do you have your key?! How come nothing is happening? Alligator— ... I can’t remember, If we couldn’t laugh we would have gone insane. Good Luck!! KAREN JOY SLIFKA March 9 11 Tamarack Road A friend is someone who knows all about you, but likes you anyway. Thanks PS, BR, RM, PL, RC, KL, JW If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it’s yours. If it doesn’t it was never meant to be. Normality distorts reality. I’d rather be the best me I can be, than just a copy of someone else. If there were never any rain, there would never be a rainbow. 102 The Best Part Seniors fa , x iginiygi i .. « ' • ! : 4 AMANDA JANE SMITH March 9 23 Rolling Lane The world belongs to the enthusiast who keeps cool Unknown Today you’re happy? Can’t figure it out? What’s the salvation? Go shopping! Arthur Miller J.T. — Did you know opposites attract? FOR REAL! MANS DAVID EDWIN SMITH October 8 136 Sudbury Road If a man does not keep pace with his com panions, perhaps it s because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, how ever measured or faraway. Henry David Thoreau You can’t get what you want, ’till you know what you want. Joe Jackson The Home Front amilies are the subject most over looked in high school yearbooks Although it is obvious we wouldn’t be here without them, they are rarely acknowledged, save for the occa¬ sional “Thanks Mom and Dad” in a se¬ nior quote. Yet who has more influence over us, be it for good or bad? We learn in social science the debates between environment and genetics. But there can be no debate when looking at high school students. If we hate and de¬ spise our parents, and at times even the best of us do, they drive us in the oppo¬ site direction of whatever it is they want for us. If there is respect and love be¬ tween our parents and ourselves, we can be ourselves without fear; we can face that infamous “peer pressure” with a better sense of humor, and with more of a sense of what is right and what is wrong for ourselves. No matter how much we may deny it, the influence family exerts over our lives is immense. How many times has homework been left undone, or tests un¬ studied for, because of family problems. On the other hand, solace can be found within the family. With few exceptions, we wake up every morning to family and go to sleep at night to the same. We are in our most impressionable, most vul¬ nerable periods during the high school years. It is then that families can be the deciding factor in whether we work for goals or seem to have no direction at all. For some luckly teenagers, family re¬ lationships are one of the best parts of their lives. And unlike the majority of high school relationships, these solid family ties can be leaned on for the rest of their lives. For the rest of the teen¬ agers who are not so blessed, solace can be taken from the promise of freedom after high school graduation. — Anonymous The Best Part Seniors 103 DAVID STANLY SPENCER October 2 12 Myles Standish Road Your painted smile hides you still while you search yourself within, yesterday and tomorrow’s found fused as one upon solid ground. The Moody Blues I’m steppin out, I’m moving on, I’m gonna see the world, like a rollin’ stone. I’m gonna be some-body-oh I’m steppin ' out. E.L.O. Goodbye J.B., C.D., J.T. and A.S.,M.B.,J.M., K.S., C.B. — what would me and J.C. do without you K.W. — my buddy, Saturday nights at the dise with D.M. and H.G., 88.9 thanks for the good times Skiing with K.S., J.M., D.M., Sugarbush, Bear, and especially J.C. — I love you — tell me in a month well guys we made it. we’re out of here, Goodluck! ROBERT STEWART December 27 86 Concord Road “Best of all. . .it was free.” D. Letterman “I believe flogging has three G’s” OPUS “Dorchester. . .Wicked.” J; Potter I “I may be a little wacky, but never silly!” M. Bunker “Thanks to Jeff and Stephen, for making it all so nutty!” “It never got weird enough for me.” B. Murray “Eat, drink, and be exclusive” —The Prep Handbook JENNY STICHWEH July 3 118 Deer Path Lane Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime, We’ll take the best, forget the rest and someday We’ll find these are the best of times. Styx The laughter and the memories will be treasured forever— AB , HS, MM, GH . . . Smooch, “thank you” — NCHS — looking through the yrbk “you cutie” . . . Thanks for everything mom dad, Lisa Kathy MANILA ANNE STRINGER January 25 31 Cart Path Road If life seems jolly rotten, there ' s something you’ve forgotten, and that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing! —Monte Python Lara: someday our kids will be best friends. Liz: your time has come to shine; be bright! Steph: Heaven help the yankee that crosses your path. — Rhett Thanks to: the party squad, JR, BV, JD mom for your funky jewelry, dad for your groovy records. Good luck Rob, you budding radical! 1 wanna kiss your pineapple! — the B-52’s 104 The Best Part Seniors Culture Shock E xchange students are usually crazy. Why? I do not know ... I am one of them! I came here because I always want to introduce changes in my life. There are different reasons to participate in an ex¬ change program, and I am sure one of them is it not: “To learn English”! HA HA HA. Now that’s crazy. I really wanted to come here, but when I was still in Spain, at home, and I knew I was coming here, honestly I felt too bad. I began to like all those things I never liked about my country, my cul¬ ture, and my family and friends. But now that I am here, I am the hap¬ piest person of all the World! It is interesting and funny, although hard, really hard, in the beginning. I will always remember my first day at school. I understood about thirty percent of all that people said. Probably you are won¬ dering whether I was nervous then: I thought I was going to die! I always answered “I don ' t know” because I really didn’t know what they were talk¬ ing about! Things aren’t going perfectly now, but I guess things will go even better as time passes by. Don’t you think so? Wish me good luck! — Sara Bodia Villaseca PAULA SULLIVAN January 19 36 River Road This is the place where we must sever . . . You go thousands of miles my friend, once forever. Like the floating clouds we drift apart, The sunset linger like the feelings of my heart. Li Pai 8th century poet Es tan corto el amor y tan largo el olvido. Neruda To the FAMILY I love you all — Mom Dad — Mike, Julie, Brian and of course, SPRINGSTEEN JIMMY SUMMERS February 11 9 Chamberlain Street Your world is as big as you make it. I know, for I used to abide In the narrowest nest in a comer, My wings pressing close to my side. But I sighted the distant horizon Where the sky line encircled the sea And I throbbed with a burning desire To travel this immensity. I battened the cordons around me And cradled my wings on the breeze Then soared to the uttermost reaches With rapture, with power, with ease! Georgia Douglas Johnson The Best Part Seniors 105 KAREN SWAIN September 15 12 Ellis Road How do you have good ideas? “Have lots of ideas and throw away the bad ones.” Linus Pauling “Humbug there undoubtedly is about all religions; where there is light there is also shadow.” Gandhi “Begin: to begin is half the work.” Ausonius To soar is to catch a flight of the spirit; “The lift is up where we belong ...” An Officer and a Gentlemen Thanks to Mom and Dad, Ken and Jeff, Paula, Steff, Erick, Kam and Heidi. M.I.T.S.A. rules! REBECCA SZEKELY March 6 141 Merriam Street Every child is an Artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grow up. — Pablo Picasso We are the stuff that dreams are made of— Shakespeare Good Luck! Special thanks to J.F. — a smile is worth a million All Night Long C ongratulations! You have just finished your first all-nighter. Your motive was undoubtably the term paper which you put off until the week-end before; you partied that weekend away anyhow. Outwardly you look (almost) fine. Most people must take your word that you just stayed up all night. Still, there’s something wrong with your at¬ tire; maybe your socks don’t match. Before homeroom you bump into at least three people and utter a dreary “. . . sorry ...” each time. You be¬ come part of the furniture and your ho¬ meroom teacher doesn’t notice you — you are marked absent — you don’t hear him calling. All is calm; all is bright. You try to radiate confidence as you enter your first class while simultane¬ ously telling everybody that you didn’t sleep a wink. People have to believe you; that desparate confidence is a sure sign of an all-nighter. For the first twenty minutes of class you are alert and perky; within half an hour you are fast asleep. Your neighbor bats your head into your desk and says a hastily cheerful, “Good morning!” You grunt, “Uh-huh,” realize where you are, and stare at a dozen people who stare in turn at your bleary eyes. At the end of class you are rudely awakened by your other neighbor, and you leave class. The between-period crush attacks you in the hallway until you arrive late to your next class. You wish you were home in bed with your teddy and have every regret in the world for coming to school. Lunch time comes and you accept the vaguely unfamiliar faces til it hits you that you’re eating during the wrong period. You pass the nurse’s of¬ fice in a daze and are tempted. You resist the temptation weakly but wind up in the nurse’s office anyway; some unseen force has drawn you there. Within seconds, your are blissfully asleep. Andrew Lee 106 The Best Part Seniors ELAINE DIANA THEODORE April 16 105 Bradford Road So what if I love each sparkle, and each spangle, why not try to see life from a different angle? I face life though it’s sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter; I face life with a little guts and lots of glitter! La Cage Aux Folles It all began when I realized from my window 1 could only see a piece of sky ... the time had come to try my wings though at any moment I might fall, though it’s safer to stay on the ground, sometimes where danger lies, the sweetest of pleasures are found . . . what’s wrong with wanting more, if you can fly then soar; with all there is, why settle forjust a piece of the sky! Yentl Don’t dream it — be it. Rocky Horror H — I think I ' ll miss you most of all — Wizard of Oz APRIL MADELINE THOMAS 14 Mallon Road February 26 Into the dark arena I came, searching for what you always kept from me. And you watched from the shadow, laughing through the cold blackness. Your sword hard upon my need. And darkness piled upon darkness until the very blackness of it made light. Light that caught you in my rebellious glare. Perhaps you might have escaped were it not for your fear. Gordon Parks Best Wishes to: The Bathroom Crew Special Wishes to: J.W., K.D., L.M., G.S., C.W., J.O. LOVE YA! Mom Dad Chris B. For without you the battle would be a losing fight. BRUCE HALE THURSTON May 29 10 Fiske Lane You know you ought to slow down — you’ve been working too hard and that’s a fact. Sit back and relax awhile, take some time to laugh and smile. It seems we never take the time to do all the things we want to. Now we can do it. Take the time. Do it right. — The S.O.S. Band If you wake up and don’t want to smile. If it takes just a little while, Open your eyes and look at the day, You’ll see things in a different way. — Fleetwood Mac I hate quotations. Tell me what you know. — Ralph Waldo Emerson STEPHEN BRYAN TRIER February 1 119 Pine Street Anyone can do anything if they hold the right card. So I’m thinking about my life now. I’m thinking very hard. The Who Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, Begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Unknown The Best Part Seniors 107 Regrettable Responsibilities 4 4 o what are we doing today?” “Not much. I have to work”. W—J Familiar words to all high school students, they can wreck an afternoon or an evening or even a weekend. Job choices are wide — cashier, waitress, dietaide, babysitter, secretary, yard-cleaners, produce-man, gas-pumper — and the reasons diverse — cash shortage, boredom, necessity, threats from parents, work study programs. But in the end it all boils down to a fair amount of drudgery. No matter how much you like your job, or much it pays (and it probably isn’t a lot), there is something lacking when it starts getting dark outside. No matter that if you were free you would probably be home watching T. V. or staring at all the homework that you know you’ll never do; it ' s different with a job. There’s the responsibility along with the paycheck; and unlike the check, it doesn’t come just once a we ek. You have got to be somewhere at a certain time; maybe yu have got to dress a certain way or smile a certain noxious smile to show that you’re actually not just another juvenile delinquent. But whether or not you like your job, and whether or not the hours rot, there’s always the reward, that best part of work¬ ing — the feeling of a job well done. JOHN TULI July 10 60 North Avenue Hold onto your spirit, for without spirit you are nothing. Hold onto your dreams, for with dreams you can be anything. Unknown The only promises I’ve known to be true are the promises made from the heart. Take it all the way! JCM Modem apathetics we’ve got plenty of nothing to say. T. Ridicule is nothing to be scared of. A.A. Thanks much — You know who you are. Crying parents tell their ch ildren, if you survive don’t do as we did. The Fixx ALAN R. URELL, JR. April 24 12 Whitney Tavern Road When you don’t know Where you are going Any road will get you there You can observe a lot by watching. Yogi Berra Thank you mom and dad, and Miss Beirer Thank you Miss Thompson Goodbye everybody hope to see you later in life. I hope we all make it in the years ahead of us. 108 The Best Part Seniors HEATHER LEE VAN HOLLAND September 2 336 South Avenue Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop. anonymous It is strange how oftentimes the air speaks, we are sane as long as we hear voices when there are none. We are insane when we hear nothing and worse, we are deaf. C. Miller A finale isn’t always the best song, but the last. C. Miller C’mon in Elaine, the water is fine — but watch out for the piranah! — I.A.D.S. ET and BT — my best buddies, I love you both. Thank you Mom, Dad and Ted for all your love and support. And now the memories begin — I’m furnish. LEE VILLAS December 7 17 Greenridge Road Hey little girl standing on the comer, today ' s your lucky day for sure, alright, me and my buddy, we’re from New York City, we got $200, we want to rock all night. If dreams came true, aww wouldn’t that be nice. Everything dies baby that’s a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back. Goo d Luck M.V., P.K., B.W., D.F. and all the homeboys. Mare — It saved lives. Some day we’ll look back on this and it will all seem funny. Bruce Springsteen BETSY J. VINING May 12 15 Nobscot Road Why can’t we understand That the whole world wants to live? With so many reaching out Is love so hard to give? Lionel Richie Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes Piglet?” “Nothing, “said Piglet taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.” A.A. Milne 1 3 of Jose, Ish and Juan MATTHEW P. VLACHOS September 16 426 Conant Road The music starts and you begin to feel it. Something inside you just clicks and you ' re gone. It’s like you’re somebody else for a second. Some nights I can’t wait, just so I can disappear. Mary — It’s so easy to blow — up your problems, it’s so easy to play — up your breakdowns — CARS I’ll be there to protect you with an unselfish love that respects you — JACKSON”. . .I ' m not like other guys” MJ — Later, Tough Boys — Kak, Lee, Dough. You need a con. No one is going to catch me, lady, and make me a man. I want always to be a little boy and to have fun. To live would be an awfully big adventure. Peter Pan Thanks Mom and Dad for everything. Love ya Uggy. The Best Part Seniors 109 SABINE WERNER January 31 Rombas, France “Le Bonheur est un parfum que Ton ne peut repandre sur autrui sans en faire rejaillir quelques gouttes sur soi-mene ...” JANINE RENEE WEST February 2 74 Lyndhurst Street “Life isn’t always fair. There are times when confrontation seems to be the only way to clear the air. At limes like that, how you feel about yourself can make all the difference in the world.” unknown MOM DAD I MADE IT 5 — LOVE YA! Dad, no more 6:45 bus runs, thanks. Growing up can be painful, but not when you have a family like mine. Thanks. A.T. we’ve come a long way we’re still kickin. Good luck fellow seniors. Thanks to METCO MS. Silva we made it!!!! KBB, AMJ, MAC, BJC, LMJ, RLW, NCC — I know it’s a long road ahead but I know I will be on that road trying to lead the way. Love ya, Aunty Nina. ANDREW H. WHEELOCK January 27 19 Pond Brook Circle “Life is too short, live it to its full potential . . . but don ' t hurt yourself ’ “It is a most important lesson, to take people for what they are, as one accepts thorns with a rose, so that they may display their ture colors, uninhibited.” “This life that you have isn’t a trial run, play your best, but don’t be ashamed to accept second place.” “Remember fondly the enjoyable, but be wary not to forget the lessons that you have learned.” KATHRYN (K.C.) WILDER December 2 73 Deer Path Lane For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes every tomorrow a vision of hope. The SUFI, 1200 B.C. Now I’ve been smiling lately thinking about the good times to come and I believe it could be something good has begun. Cat Stevens U. i would die 4 U. Prince Thanks Mom, Dad, family and friends. I love you! 110 The Best Part Seniors AMY ALDEN WILLIAMS June 10 683 Boston Post Road Is it so small a thing to have enjoyed the sun, to have lived light in the spring? Matthew Arnold I heard the knock on my door I heard the ring of the bell I got the letter, but I couldn’t go. So many thoughts in my head, so many places to be so many faces that I long to see. Styx Dare to be different. CB — JM; ‘quita — “hi neighbor” Elknit BRIAN WILLIAMS November 30 39 Brady 11 Road You look marvelous. Fernando Llamas It’s been fun boys, see you around. Applications =. Aggravations P eer recomendations, teacher re- comendations, guidance coun¬ selors reports; doesn’t all this sound familiar? College applications, what a bummer. It’s senior year, Christmas vacation. We should all be on the slopes of Stratton, or on the beach at Club Med, but nooooo! A few supposedly important people who get paid to judge our abilities and talents subtly force us to stay in and grind out a few essays and applications. But that’s O.K. because once it’s over with, no more work, right? Come April 15, we can stop thinking about it, sit back, relax and fail a few more sec¬ ond semester courses. In fact, you don’t have to worry at all until Septem¬ ber when we actually have to go to the places that accepted us. (They give homework in college, too). — Jeff Potter The Best Part Seniors 111 August 8 MIKE WILLIAMS 39 Bradyll Road It isn’t what we do that make us different, it’s the way we do it. I don ' t study but I auto. Me CELESTE WILSON January 17 58 Colonial Avenue There a brand new day before me And a chance to start a new. In Shiney hours waiting with much For me To do. There’s a blue sky up above me in sunlight thru the trees. Nobody should grow weary with gifts as great as these. Phillip V. Tarver To all my special friends at Weston High. Thank you: N.T. M.O. A.T. S.B. S.B. J.E. B.M. J.P. K.N. L.P. M.U. P.U. D.H. B.M. R.M. Mrs. Kenyon. Extra special Thanks to: Ma, Nana, Aunt Lynne, Phillip T. Love ya! ELIZABETH N. WOOD November 1 140 Cherry brook Road I’m so excited! Midget Ville. I ' m 17 I don’t. . . ! Blue Jean Party. Pickles — Relish. Twins forever. Toga Party. Boston Bound. Memorial Weekend. Tilly. Porche 944 Mazda RX7. Is it time to party yet? Hogans. Hi my name is Liz! Rug burns. Bet by 18. Who’s going to drive you home this morning? Dan. Riverside — Liz this isn’t a one way road. Back rubs 12 25 I’ll never forget the past three years, you’re a hard habit to break, love you! Friends at D.H. I missed you, but never forgot you. Shawn and Wendy thanks for everything (BFF). Lee K. you made my sophomore year. David R. thanks for the junior prom R.I. I ain’t missin’ you! Mom and Dad I made it, but this isn’t a ending just a new beginning. It smells like donuts in here. FRIENDS FOREVER! JEANINE ZEITVOGEL December 16 161 Winter Street There is a way of living that has a certain grace and beauty. It is not a race for what has come before. There is a depth and quality of experience that is lived and felt, a recognition of what is truly meaningful. These are the feelings I would like my work to inspire. This the quality of life that I believe in. Ralph Lauren The Lord is my shade, is the shade upon my right hand and the sun shall not smite me by day, nor the moon by night. Blessed is the man who loves the Lord. Unknown 112 The Best Part Seniors Presidential Pressures T he two newscasters in their navy blue blazers, the beach bums who sauntered into the gym on the first day of school and the co¬ presidents of the Student Council are all the same people. Elise and Jon are there leading the dances, clothing drives, and various festivals that the pair of seniors have indulged in during their ’84-’85 year in office. It’s projects like student advisory meetings on Thursday mornings at 7:15 am, tedious jobs of searching through junk mail and traumatic encounters trying to avoid the “red tape” that go along with the position. They’re not complaining by any means. It’s a terrific advantage when you can weasel your way out of Physics class simply by using the ex¬ cuse of “urgent Student Council busi¬ ness”. A tough job? You bet, but they love it. What’s next, after senior year? President of the United States — co- Presidents that is! CHRISTINA DAVIS February 17 21 Raynor Circle “To be the best person I can possibly be, exercising my potential to the fullest, being free Living a life of happiness, being me.” Thank you to everyone who supported me and my decision in graduating early. Good-bye to all members of the class of 1986. A special farewell to R.M. and METCO students. KAREN WALKER December 10 25 Westland Road The sky’s gone out — the sky, the sky — The sky’s gone out! Bauhaus See how the fire flares up again! How nicely I bum Rimbaud Things have learnt to walk that ought to crawl. H.P. Lovecraft Play it faster Minor Threat Haven’t you got anything to say? Jeffrey Lee Pierce MAR (O R): Werden wir Helden — Fur einen Tag YSB: laugh when they tear the pictures from your wall, put more up instead. The Best Part Seniors 113 i Peter Agnello Greg Aharonian Wendy Ahman Will Allen Stephen Aserkoff Young Sue Bae Rosie Baghdady Andrea Baker Heidi Benjamin Eric Berg Michael Bergenheim Jessica Berkowitz Adam Berman Cathy Birgeneau Jenny Blair Greg Blatt Cathy Boosales Katie Boucher Brenda Bouvier Linda Bowermaster Genevra Buchanan Carolyn Cacciatore Scott Cail Tom Callahan Joseph Campbell Andy Canellos Matt Cassarino Leslie Catlin Betsey Chace Cathy Chong Brian Cleary Rob Cleary Tracey Clifford Dan Cohen Julie Connelly Doug Cook 114 The Best Part Juniors MW Even v how to make io know how to | last of the year iss bash at one of ' wn at the Cape, c er the trauma of -e auditorium for i the assemblies, Richard Cook Glenn Cort Karin Cotter Carsten Couchouron Jim Cronin John Daley Joanna Daly Leslie Davidson Tom Davidson Christina Davis Neil Day Heather Delaney Kathy Den Rosemary Donovan Lisa Dudley Ross Duhaime Kevin Durkin Deryl Emerson Chris Evans Marcelo Fagundes Rob Fallon Kathleen Fawcett Amy Field Andrea Floyd Jenny Foley Charlie Galligan Rob Gee The Best Part Juniors 115 1 Donna Gefter Dan Gilman Mark Gowan John Grainger Dwight Griffith Jeff Hallahan Laura Harmon John Harrison Brad Hathaway Dionne Herring Kent Hig K Chris Holmquis Chip Jackson David Irving Arlene Hong Vasant Jayasankar Craig Johnson Doug Johnson Dietrich Jones Joci Jones Helen Kahn Gretchen Kamp Michael Kaplan Scott Karchmer Jody Karofsky Paul Katsikaris Scott Keery Russell Kirshy Peter Kleim James Latham 116 The Best Part Juniors Surviving £ £ T t’s okay ... I’ll do better next term I ... Colleges like improvement, JLdon’t they?” Resounding throughout junior year, these words usually follow laughter or hysterical tears, and sometimes both. This is perhaps the toughest year of all; we have to deal with PSATs, SATs, Achievements; with intense¬ ly heavy course loads; with that impending sense of doom that grows stronger as senior year approaches. As a junior, you’re in an awkward position; old enough to be an up¬ perclassman and rag on those below you, but not yet in the favored position of senior and not yet legally susceptible to senioritis. Because of this, every paper, every test, every extra homework assignment weighs heavily on the bowed shoulders of the sickly members of the junior class. However, there are compensations. Even though no one in our class quite knew how to make High Honors first term, we do know how to throw a party. And for the last of the year we’ll be having a huge all-class bash at one of our classmate’s houses down at the Cape. By then we’ll have gotten over the trauma of having assigned seats in the auditorium for assemblies. More fun than the assemblies, though, are our class meetings; especially the unforgettable trivial pursuit meeting with munchkins for prizes!! Then there’s our junior prom — the best ever — which will have taken place on the night of Saturday, April 27th. The theme of our prom will be a Roaring Twenties’ Night¬ club Speakeasy. With this exciting semi¬ modem theme (the 20’s were wild times), the prom of the class of ’86 promises to be the best ever. All in all — and I haven’t even mentioned our wild ski trips and equally wild parties — the class of ’86 is and will be surviving our junior year, and looking forward to senior year — the best part of high school. Matt Lawrence Stacy LeBaron Karen Leibowitz Andy Lewis Becky Lien Jeff Logan Jim Logan Missy Long Stephen Mallett David Manning Caroline Marple Riller Marshall I wmm The Best Part Juniors 117 ; Lisa Mazzotta Austin McClintock Mark McClintock Andy Melone Maria Mercuri Lynne Meterparel Rob Miller Damon Movitz Doug Nahigian Julie Nemrow Kuong Noan Thuyen Nguyen Suzy North Heidi Norton Erica Noymer Kristen O’Keefe Michelle Owens John Palmer Cheryl Paltrineri Gordon Pan Nick Papastravros Paul Pappas Laura Paresky Monique Penta Steve Perilli Steve Perron Caroly Peters Steve Pollock Julie Raphael Elizabeth Ray David Retik Scott Rockart Catherine Rosa 118 The Best Part Juniors David Ross Michele Roy Leigh Ryan Matt Sacher Evan Salke Debbie Saltz Alyce Santos Scott Savitz Jill Slagle Bobby Sommers Missy Sperber Linda Stevens Richard Strachan Jon Strimling Michelle Sullivan Sarah Sullivan Lydecke Sweet Nardella Thomas Curtis Trousdale Kurt Upham Marvin Upshaw David Urell Jen Waldron Karen Walker Andy Walton Andrea Wang Ron Watson Will Weisman Chris Wilson David Wilson Missy Wolfson Laura Woodward Tom Wooters . The Best Part Juniors 119 Keith Abbott Alyssa Agranat Darrell Akins Julia Anathan Jon Anderson Tina Anderson Gerald Autler Amy Barnett Andrea Barry Dean Bellissimo Anthony Benotti Sam Benson Sarah Billings Linda Birkenstock Anne Boyle Mark Brill Molly Brooks Barry Brountas Paul Browne Rebecca Browning Christopher Bunker Laura Cahaly Sharon Cahaly James Campisano William Campos Peter Casey Kevin Chin Leah Ciappenelli John Claiborne Lisa Cohen Kathleen Coller Ted Connolly Traci Cosgrove Lisa Cosimi Kenny Crane Liz Cunier 120 The Best Part Sophomores Shaw Cutler Liza Danforth Christopher Davis Jill Davis Megan DeChristopher Peter Diggens Tracey Draeger Jenny Epstein Tricia Farina Tony Fiore Peter Fishman Johanna Foster Jon Freidberg Rhys Gibson Gail Glazerman Adam Goldberg Max Goldberg Bethany Gosule Alexander Grant Douglas Gray Chris Grinnell Alexander Gryska Ronald Gupton Elizabeth Gwozdz Susan Haas Elizabeth Hablow Andrew Hamm Glenn Haufler Richard Hepert Arlene Henry Jenny Hester Colin Higgins Renee Hill Thomas Holmes Kara Houde Clifton Howard The Best Part Sophomores 121 Jennifer Howe liana Howland Beth Huizenga Sarah Hunt Michelle Israel Greg Jackson Peter Jacobson Elise Jakabhazy Laurie Jefferson Shawn Johnson Jodi Jones Nigel Jones Rob Josephs Joel Kaplan James Karami Stefanie Karchmer James Katz Janet Kerwin Christina Kilayko Nicole Kondi Igor Korik Carye Lawrence Hannah Lawrence David Lee Donna Lee Joey Levin Katherine Lewis Peter Lin-Marcus Danny Lind Chris Lindsay 122 The Best Part Sophomores Making the Middle D o you remember sophomore year, or is it kind of hazy? That’s part of the problem that sophomores have to live with; there is very little to distinguish the time spent in the tenth grade from an uneventful year between being a freshman and being a Junior. The glitter of high school has worn off by now, in fact, by sophomore year you’re completely bored with high school. Everyone in school classifies you with the freshman because you can’t drive yourself anywhere, you are still short, you must be home by 11:30 or 12:00. You proba¬ bly haven’t yet broken your parents by sophomore year; they still think of you as an eighth grader with heightened potential for getting in trouble. There is only one thing that can save soph¬ omore year from being a waste of time, and that is your classmates. School is harsh, of course, and everyone tells you that it is just going to get harsher (“Junior year, most im¬ portant year of your life etc.’’) Through it all, though, this year’s sophomores are pret¬ ty close-knit, and are having a good year. Just like any other class, the class of ’87 is cliquey. However, everyone has a niche in this class, friends to be comfortable with and to talk with. That’s another good thing about the class of ’87; talking. It’s cool to have a mind in this year’s tenth grade class. There are a lot of kids who have a lot to say when given the chance and they are a lot of fun to talk to. I think that’s why despite all of the obstacles against them, like the lack of cars or money or “welcomeness’’ at parties, when the sophomores do get together. I’ve heard they have a really good time. And that’s what it’s all about. m Sarah Lindsay Roanna London Jenny Long Patrick Lynch James MacDonald Shelia MacDonnell Sandra Marckini Jennifer Martin Peter Martino Lesley Mazzotta Kerry McCormack Curtis McCracken The Best Part Sophomores 123 Jon McLaughlin Angus McQuilken Maura McShane Thais Messina Sue Young Min Sara Morrison Stephen Mosher Valerie Mulhem Hamm Munnell Todd Munson Wade Munson Robert Nagi Keith Newstadt Whitney Old Kristin Owens Mary Pakenham-Walsh Jennifer Paris Adam Parker Liz Peatman Bobby Potterton Jo nathan Rankin Mark Reny Brad Rice Anne-Elizabeth Riis Jon Rittenberg Haven Robinson Danny Rolde Eric Rosen Lisa Rossiter Stephen Sacher Christina Safiol Elizabeth Sallinger Heather Samowski 124 The Best Part Sophomores Missing: Anthony Adams, Stephen Hurley, Charles Kouyoumjian and Michelle Yerardi Jayne Savino Jill Scott Neha Shah Regina Sherman Cassie Smart Sarah Smith Tina Stallworth Patricia Stephens William Stevens David Stewart Lisa Stichweh Andy Strehle Sharon Strimling Rob Stringer Laura Sullivan Michael Sullivan Darlene Summers Amy Sutherland Dayle Swerling Maria Tagliente Anna Talamo Charlie Taylor Pamela Upshaw Danielle Urany Lisa Van Pelt Kathia Vandevenne David Vernon Dennis Villas John Wacker David Wheelock Daniel Whynot Nicole Williams Toosdhi Williams A1 Winemiller Eben Wyman Stephen Zannetos Jenny Zerner The Best Part Sophomores � Julie Abbott Annise Abraham Catherine Agnello Jennifer Alfond Julie Alhart Brian Allen Heather Altman Thaddeus Ames Gregory Andler Lisa AserkofT Emily Aydelot Tod Backe Bradley Balter Nanda Barker William Beck Meredith Benedict William Berkovits Laura Berkowitz Karin Bonner David Boosales Sarah Bowditch Kim Chandler Alison Cheren Lynne Colpitts Peter Condakes Tanja Condry Andrew Cook Lisa Coriaty Lisa Coris Peter Cotsidas Steven Couchouron Edward Crane Laura Creasey Melissa Crocker Pimsiree Cutter Haley Davis 126 The Best Part Freshmen Kevin Devonish John Dickson Shango Diiday Saad Dinno Christopher Doggett Mark Dolins Jeremy Donham Matthew Doyle Robert Ellsworth Erica Engborg Daniel Fawcett Alayne Federico Jonathan Feldman Jaime Forman Erica Frank Daneile Frechette Alison Fronk William Fulton Crit Gee Melissa Georgeady Joshua Gerstein Paul Gibb Lenon Grady Kristen Grant Aaron Guth David Haas Kristen Hallahan Emily Helm Holly Higgins The Best Part Freshmen 127 Martin Hinton David Israel Yumi Iwasa Frederick Johnson Douglas Jones Michael Kanavos Donna Kelly Ben Kendall Melinda Kerwin Ibuki Kimura Jason King Line Kinnicutt Peter Kriensky Debra Kroll Candice Lamb Raymon Lambert Michelle Landgrebe Dinesh Lathi Jennifer Leiser Shawn Lewis Julie Mac Phee Cameron MacKenzie Niall Maher Chris McCahan Kara McNamara Caity McLaughlin Jason Metcalfe Erika Meyer Bryan Miller Greg Miller 1 128 The Best Part Freshmen Little by Little I t all started out on orientation day, time to work though we wanted to play. We had to find our rooms, teachers too. The school seemed so big, and all of it new. The upper classmen came and oh were they tall, And little by little the school seemed real small. Along came sports on these cool fall days, We looked up to a varsity-frosh, “way to go Ray” In hockey the girls’ captains and all, had a great season smashing the ball. J.V. soccer had frosh on the go. It was 1 2 and 1 2 wins, but the best we all know And who could have fall without football and such, that football camp was just too much. Our officers did great, that we all know, they kicked off the year with a horror show. The seasons started to change, the sports did too, With track, basketball, swimming and wres¬ tling to do. Track was a blast with seven frosh on the team, Kara led us all as a great miler with steam Frosh basketball was cool, they really led the way. They showed us how the game should be played. And along came midyears and studying all night, and finally the grades, oh what a fright. All in all, the year was great, being a frosh wasn’t so bad. But next year will come and the fun will be had. That’s the way it was, you’ll see. Our frosh will go down in history. Zoe Rhodes Ronald Millian Robin Molan Maureen Mooney Michael Mulhem Josh Newbury Ellen O’Connell Karen Palmer Wendy Paltrineri Andy Pastor Thomas Peeples Marcia Perron John Perry The Best Part Freshmen 129 Scott Perryman Gary Peters James Potter Angela Pulsone Antonio Pulsone Douglas Pyle Marc Rashotsky Shabana Razvi Susan Retik Evan Reynolds Zoe Rhodes John Rogaris Lara Rooney Neil Ross Ellen Roy Ronald Sacher Brett Scoll Karan Sandhu Jay Segel Amy Shapiro Trina Shepard 130 The Best Part Freshmen Robby Shore Adam Shumaker Jennifer Sommers Jeanette Sperhac Jennifer St Germain Kathy Stichweh Charlotte Stimpson Thomas Strachan John Sullivan Tarquin Szekely Greg Theodore Mignon Thierry Helen Thomas Zandarina Townsend Mark Travers Theodore Van Holland Mike Vezza Roy Walker Allen Wang William Watkins Heather Watson Andrew Wedmore Melissa Weiner John Weis Wendy Westman Gary Williams Heidi Williams Peter Wilson Daniel Wims Douglas Wolfson Henry Wong Kristen Wood Courtney Woods Ann Woodward Patrick Young The Best Part Freshmen 131 JOSEPH AIETA Mathematics SHARON BAERENKLAU Mathematics DAVE BALDANZA Physical Education JOHN BARCLAY English WALLY BEEVERS English, Department Head GEORGE BLAKESLEE Science, Department Head ROBERT BOUCHER Science BEVERLY BROWN Mathematics DONALD BURKE Science ANNETTE BUSSE English MARIE BUTERA Physical Education NORMA CAIL Library Technician ANN CARPENTER Mathematics Aide MARK CATALINI Industrial Arts HUGH CHANDLER Guidance, Department Head DENNIS CITINO Custodian DIANA COATES Skills Center, Department Head ELINOR COSGROVE Physical Education KAY COTTLE Skills Center, tutor MARY ANN COUGHLIN Skills Center PHYLLIS COUGHLIN Science LEO CRONAN Study Hall Supervisor JOE CURRAN Physical Education BARBARA CUTTS Cafeteria Staff HELIA DA COSTA Foreign Language DONALD DUNCAN Industrial Arts, Chairman NICOLE ENGBORG Foreign Language MARGARET FERNALD Foreign Language DOROTHY FLAHERTY Cafeteria Staff PETER FOLEY Physical Education, Chairman 132 The Best Part Faculty Miss da Costa enjoys her “high school students. Teaching Two’s Tough D espite what some stu¬ dents might think, our teachers do have lives outside school. Some teachers even have other teachingjobs. You wonder how they find the time, considering the work¬ load they have here at WHS. What follows is a summary of the “extra-curricular” work some of our teachers do. Mr. Aieta has been a part- time teacher for the evening graduate program at Babson for over ten years. He teaches math; and is the coordinator of a computer programming pro¬ gram for students with little previous experience. In 1980 Mr. Aieta made the move from full-time Weston teacher to part-time. He feels that his work at Babson makes him a more valuable teacher be¬ cause he sees first-hand what he needs to do to prepare his Weston students for college. Mr. McCowan is also in¬ volved in teaching computer outside of his normal high school classes. He, unlike Mr. Aieta, teaches workshop classes, here in the high school, to any Weston staff member who is interested in learning either Pascal, word processing, or a general intro¬ duction to Basic. In the sum¬ mer, Mr. McCowan provides a similar workshop through the P.T.O. for anyone in the Weston Community. Mr. Beevers taught a sum¬ mer course last summer called “Much Ado About Signifi¬ cance.” The point of the course was to show how the century’s history has been im¬ pacted upon by such authors as Tennessee Williams, Cheever, Updike, Ibsen, Fitz¬ gerald and Joyce. The enthu¬ siasm for his course was so strong that, Mr. B plans on re¬ peating it next summer. One of our language teachers, Miss da Costa, teaches at Boston College and, during the summer at Mass Bay College. Her B.C. class caters to nurses and businessmen who need to learn conversational Spanish due to the growing Spanish speaking community whose needs they work to serve. She’s been teaching at B.C. since she was a graduate stu¬ dent — and many of her stu¬ dents were older than she was. Miss Da Costa feels that she has “the best of both worlds” being both a high school and a college teacher. 1 Above: Shown here helping one of his Weston students, Mr. Aieta also works as part-time teacher at Babson. Left: In addition to teaching his students, Mr. McCowan also teaches . . . teachers! He offer such courses at Pascal and Word Processing. The Best Part Faculty 133 Right: Mr. Beevers makes a “significant” point in one of his classes. Below: Mr. Blakeslee contemplates “dots and dashes.” Out of School . . . Out Of The Y ou probably never thought that teachers did anything interest¬ ing, did you? Oh no, you thought they just graded tests and devised sadistic home¬ work plans, right? Well, we did some checking around and we discovered that yes, in¬ deed, teachers do have in¬ teresting lives. You don’t be¬ lieve us? Then listen! Dr. Blakeslee, besides driv¬ ing like a wildman in his red Firebird, has been a ham radio operator for years. He talks to people all over the world, both by voice and Morse Code. He can use Morse Code at twenty words a minute and operates on all high frequency bands, and talks through satellites. Mr. Barclay, besides direct¬ ing all the plays here since 1962, has been the Executive Producer of Weston Drama Workshop since 1966, direct¬ ing eighteen musicals. He’s directed the Weston Friendly Society since 1973. He also directed in Great Britian for the Oxford Playhouse Com¬ pany; they toured England, Scotland, and Wales while he was with them. His work isn’t only behind the scenes, however. In 1981, he played Merlyn in “Camelot” at Bos¬ ton College. The play starred Gordon MacRae of “Oklaho¬ ma” fame. His performance, as the other worldly wizard, won raves from the critics. One of the most amazing, perhaps, is Mr. Beevers. He is going to China in August to teach English at Hunan Uni¬ versity for a year. His whole family is accompanying him, and it’s a lucky thing too, be¬ cause they may be the only English-speaking people there! There are some Japanese, German and Au¬ stralian teachers scattered among the sixteen universities Ordinary that the ministry he’ll be work¬ ing for serves, but he’ll be one of the very first Ameri¬ can teachers to work in China since its Cultural Revolution. He’ll also be studying at the University, and there’ll be weekend and semester-break trips all around China. This could be the BEST PART of the chance of a lifetime; the opportunity to see, and by liv¬ ing in it, really experience a country which has been closed to the rest of the world for decades. It almost justifies his leaving WHS bereft of his magnificent teaching abilities for a year. We’ll miss and envy him. That brings up another point; you probably never realized that some of your teachers lead more interesting lives than you, did you? John Barclay as Merlyn in “Camelot” — 1981 — at the Boston College Theater. ROBERT FRANK English SUSAN FRATUS Guidance GERTRUDE GARLAND Library Aide CONSTANCE GARTLAND Business Education DONALD GEARAN Assistant to the Principal JANET GHATTAS Foreign Language ROLAND GIBSON Metco Coordinator LORRAINE GIFFON Cafeteria Manager TERRY GLOVASKY Cafeteria Staff DONNA GONZALEZ Mathematics JANE GOODALE Cafeteria Staff GILBERT GRASSILLI Custodian FLORENCE GRATCY Attendance Office Secretary BARBARA HAGGERTY Foreign Language JAMES HARTMANN English MARTHA HATCH Art, Department Head JOHNNIE GLOVASKY Cafeteria Staff LINDA HORTON Attendance Office, Aide RICHARD HOUDE Mathematics, Department Head THELMA HOYLE Business, Department Head JOSEPH JORDAN Science NATALIA KAKTINS Foreign Language CYNTHIA KAZANJIAN Director of Food Service JEAN KENNEDY Guidance Office, Aide PAMELA KENYON Social Studies PATRICIA LaPENTA Cafeteria Staff JOYCE LASHWAY Skills Center, Tutor RUTH LeBLANC Cafeteria Staff LAWRENCE LeBRUN Custodian OMER LEGER Custodian The Best Part Faculty 135 JAN LEMUS Foreign Language CATHY LePERE Physical Education, Trainer BRUCE MacDONALD Principal JOSEPHINE MacLEOD Library, Department Head BARRY MacNEIL Custodian, Head SUSAN MAJORS Science MARYLEE MARSH Social Studies VALERIE MARTIN Youth Counselor DENNIS MC COWAN Mathematics, Computer PHYLLIS MONTGOMERY Cafeteria Staff KATIE MOORE Student Activities, Aide JAMES MORAN Art STANLEY MORIN Custodian RIDGE MORGAN Social Studies RONALD MORI Music, Director JOANNE MORTON Library, Audio Visual BARBARA MUIR Principal’s Office, Bookkeeper SALLY NAHABEDIAN Physical Education, Aide JEAN NAJARIAN Foreign Language, Aide NANCY NANCE Science, Aide CYNTHIA NAUGLER Social Studies, Aide HAWORTH NEILD Physical Education IONA NICKESON Head, Home Economics MARY NICKESON Guidance, Career Consultant CLIFFORD O’CONNOR Business Education MARY OLSON Principal’s Office, Secretary PAUL PANZONE Custodian JERRY POLLAK Phychologist LINDA POTTER Guidance MARY PUGHE Community Liaison 136 The Best Part Faculty Below: Mr. Gibson with his sons Rhys and Roland. The Best of Both A dmit it — haven’t you sometimes breathed a sigh of relief coming to school, just because it allowed you to get away from your par¬ ents for a while? Well for some people here that’s not possi¬ ble. Lots of teachers have chil¬ dren who attend WHS. We talked to some of the teachers and their kids about this situa¬ tion. We couldn’t interview all of the parent-children pairs, but we got a fair sample. Al¬ though it might seem a living hell, depending on your point of view, they all enjoy it tremendously. For instance, Dr. Houde, who has two daughters in our school, considers it a pri¬ vilege ;Unlike most fathers, he gets to see his children every day, not just at night or on the weekends, at close range. He’s always there if they might need him; and feels that it will be lonely here without them. Mrs. Rhodes, whose eldest daughter Zoe is a freshman this year, agrees completely with Dr. Houde; she considers herself to have the best of two worlds. Instead of having a ca¬ reer and a child, she has a ca¬ reer with her child. It’s much more fun than either of them expected, and it makes her happy to have her daughter around. She’s never had any problems with having Zoe’s friends in her classes, and the opportunity to watch Zoe grow up and “slowly define her turf’ is worth any hassles that might appear. Mrs. Sullivan and Michelle are also living proof that in¬ school mother-daughter rela¬ tionships can work. The school nurse and her daugh¬ ter, who’s now a junior, get along terrifically, both in and out of school — although Cecile thinks that it might be more difficult if she were a teacher. As it is, she doesn’t have to pass judgments on Michelle’s friends or grade their tests; she just “fixes ’em up.” She remembers a piece Worlds of advice Mr. Chandler, who used to have a son in the high school, gave her when Michel¬ le was a freshman, and which she’s found particularity use¬ ful: “Tell Michelle not to let the students talk to her as if she were you.” Katie Boucher, daughter of the science department’s Mr. Boucher, has never found this a problem, although she says she found it hard as a freshman to listen to other kids cutting her father down, as students are apt to do with teachers. There was compensation, however; it was nice to have the faculty at least know who your were as a freshman — that year when you can use all the confidence you can get. All in all, having a parent as a teacher doesn’t seem half- bad — and is actually a lot more “wonderful” than you might have thought. Besides, maybe then you could hear some good juicy faculty lounge gossip. Left: Mrs. Rhodes congratulates her daughter, Zoe. Left, above: Although Mrs. Sullivan has always gotten along very well with her daughter Michelle, she admits that it might be harder if she were a teacher instead of the school nurse. The Best Part Faculty 137 The Choral Minority Below: Mr. Gibson sings “Twelve Days of Christmas.” M any of our teachers probably sing in the shower, but some of our faculty members are known for their exceptional voices — with or without rub¬ ber ducky. Mrs. Gonzales sings with the John Oliver Chorale, and sometimes with the Tangle- wood Festival Chorus during the summer. Occasionally she does solo work for her church’s Sunday services. Her interest in classical sing¬ ing was sparked in college, al¬ though her creative outlet has always been music. Mrs. Hatch has been sing¬ ing for many years with the First and Second Churches of Boston, but five years ago she began to sing professionally as well. She became one of the original members of the Win- tersauce Chorale — a group that has gained much recogni¬ tion singing everything from classics, to theater, to pop. Wintersauce has an album out entitled “Winters are War¬ mer.” Mrs. Hatch was also a cantor with the Handel Hadyn Society. Mr. Cronin has been singing most of his life as well. He sang with musical groups in prep school and then at Notre Dame, joining the Glee Club after a bet with his roommate that he couldn’t get in. In the Glee Club, he was among the first to sing the songs which became the theme music for the “Knute Rockne Story.” (Incidentally, Mr. Cronin knew Rockne personally.) Since college, Mr. Cronin has sung with some of the big name Massachusett’s bands — Ruby Newman, for exam¬ ple. In Florida, he has sung in large restaurants like the Brazilian Court. Although Mr. Gibson has never sung professionally, he ADMINISTRATION: GUS SAYER Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum JOHN STAYN Assistant Superintendent for Business TOM WHELAN Superintendent of Schools Above (left to right): Our school administration — Gus Sayer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum; John Stayn, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Tom Whelan, Superintendent of Schools. Right: Denise Taggart presents her Master’s Degree recital. Far right: Martha Hatch (second from the left, second row) performs with Wintersauce. has been appreciated by huge audiences. These audiences are the students of the Middle, Country, Woodland and Field’s Schools. His version of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” is a treasured Weston memory, as is his song for the Martin Luther King, Jr. assembly. Unfortunately, Mr. Gibson was unable to perform his “Twelve Days” this year due to the demands of his new position — but the listening . world’s loss is the METCO programs gain. Mrs. Taggert, as well as | directing our choruses, has been doing solo work outside school for years. She fre¬ quently solos for local church societies and weddings. In the sixties she sang professionally with a folk group. She started voice lessons in the seventh grade, and received her Mas¬ ter’s Degree in Voice from Boston University. i 138 The Best Part Faculty DOROTHY RAYMOND English CAROL REINHARDT Mathematics SUSAN RHODES English JAMES RYAN Guidance MARIO SALVUCCI Custodian ANTHONY SAMMARCO Foreign Language ARNOLD SANTOSPAGO Industrial Arts JEANNE SAUNDERS Foreign Language, Aide KEVIN SCHOEN Mathematics ERNEST SCHOFIELD Custodian JOYCE SCHWARTZ Science ROBERTA SIEGEL Music Aide CANDELARIA SILVA Metco, Academic Liaison MARGORIE STEIN English SHELDON STERNBERG Foreign Language CECILE SULLIVAN School Nurse RHETA SWAIN Science PETER TABERSKI Skills Center DENISE TAGGART Music DON TAGGART Social Studies PENNY THEALL Cafeteria Staff, Bookkeeper JOSEPH VEROVSEK Social Studies TOBY VOGEL Skills Center, tutor IRENE VOUROS Mathematics ROBERT WALKER English SHIRLEY WEINBERG Library, Talking Books PAULINE WHITTEMORE Guidance, Secretary ELAINE WHYTE English, Aide JOHN WILLIAMS Social Studies JANET WOHLERS Language, Department Head The Best Part Faculty 139 BE A PART 140 The Best Part Activities The Best Part Activities 141 i EDITORS: Row 1: Cathy Boosales, Nila Stringer, Margot Fulton. Row 2: Steve Buchanan, Laura Woodward, Liz Lesser, Lara Fortune, Peter Cutter, Karen Walker. The yearbook staff takes a needed break a few days before a deadline. “A little to your left.” Laura Woodward helps with the long process of gathering group pictures in Room 10. After the practice layout is proofread, Editor Nila Stringer puts the finishing touches on the real thing. 142 The Best Part Activities Above: Getting support from other yearbook staff members, Lara Fortune, sells popcorn at the activities fair. Left: At the Northeast Yearbook Convention, Liz Lesser, Margot Fulton, Cathy Boosales, and Laura Woodward scan magazines for layout ideas. Parting With The Past in the senior section, a recur¬ ring theme. These are just some of the many changes our yearbook has seen this year. We have made a con¬ scious effort to stretch our book to its creative limits. We feel that change is a positive thing. You will see, as you look through the book, the full extent of the improve¬ ments we’ve made; each sec¬ tion is different in some way. Our book is a book of subst¬ ance, and because of this, we feel that it can be appreciated now and forever. The Editors in Chief Junior Editor Cathy Boosales and Editor Liz Lesser make corrections on a practice layout sheet. £ £ A merica is a land ZA of wonders, in -Z. Awhich every¬ thing is in constant motion and every change seems an improvement. The idea of novelty is there indissolubly connected with the idea of amelioration. No natural boundary seems to be set to the efforts of man,, and in his eyes what is not yet done is only what he has not yet attempted to do.” De Toqueville Eight more pages of color, individual underclassmen pictures, candids and articles The Best Part Activities 143 I LUX LUMIERE LUZ Row 1: Editor, Sarah Sullivan, Sara Badia-Villaseca, Young Sue Bae, Ann Woodward, Row 2: Mrs. Wohlers, Debbie Saltz, Anna Talamo, Rosie Baghdady. MAELSTROM Row 1: Kathy Kohn, Elaine Theodore, Karen Walker, Karen Swain, Karen Leibowitz, Tomomi Kimura, Row 2: Ann Frenning, William Fulton, Katie Boucher, Jon McLaughlin, Bobby Potterson. FOURTH ESTATE Row 1: Ben Kendall, Adam Parker, Debbie Saltz, Donna Lee, Danny Whynot, Katie Boucher, Row 2: Adam Shumaker, Jon McLaughlin, Kristen Hallahan, Mark McClintock, Julie Schreiber, Josh Gerstein. Missing: Sarah Oh, Robert Potterton, Lara Rooney, Darlene Summers, Margot Fulton, Rob Fallon. The advisor for “Lux Lumiere Luz”, Janet Wohlers, poses for a snap shot. 144 The Best Part Activities The Write Part Left: As Art Editor of Maelstrom, Rebecca Barry not only is in charge of the artwork that goes into the magazine, she has many other responsibilities as well. Below: Fourth Estate editors, Sara Oh and Jon McLaughlin, hand out the latest issue to students arriving at school. ' ■ - 011 B While Elaine Theodore proofreads a story for Maelstrom, Editors Karen Walker and Karen Swain read recently submitted stories. The Best Part Activities 145 Right: Longstanding Foreign Language club members, Karen Leibowitz, Alyssa Agranat and Bonnie Kirchner, welcome students to the reception for the foreign students. Below: At the entrance to the international cafe, Arlene Hong and Laura Woodward greet hungry and cold students and faculty participating in the Winter Festival. SPANISH CLUB Row 1: K. Ames, S. Badia-Villaseca, T. Messina, J. Nemrow. Row 2: S. Cutler, P. Diggins, G. Aharonian, R. Kirshy, C. Higgins, S. Zannetos, D. Lee, A. Hamm, M. Brill. Row 3: S. Benson, R. Stringer, J. Claiborne, M. Sullivan, S. Sacher, E. Noymer, L. Coris, C. Lamb, L. Riis, J. Waldron. Row 4: Miss da Costa, P. Fishman, T. Fiore, K. Slifka, K. Leibowitz, A. Berman, L. Stichweh, K. Stichweh, G. Glazerman, J. Hester, J. Raphel, M. Long, B. Lien. Row 5: J. Anderson, L. Howland, B. Stewart, J. Zemer, L. Peatman, L. Sullivan, J. Scott, S. MacDonnell, R. London, S. Razvi, C. McLaughlin, M. Wolfson, C. Marple. FRENCH CLUB Row 1: D. Saltz, A. Boyle, K. Houde, B. Chase, J. Paris, I. Howland, E. Rosen, J. Kaplan. Row 2: Mrs. Wohlers, J. Savino, M. Iscael, J. Davis, A. Agranat, R. Browning, S. Cahaly, S. Young Min, K. Vandevenne, N. Shah, B. Brountas. Row 3: J. Berkowitz, A. Floyd, S. Hochberg, J. Logan, H. Be njamin, Young-Sue Bae, A. Baker, L. Howland, L. Woodward, A. Williams, E. Brown. Row 4: A. Talamo, R. Baghdady, S. Sullivan, C. Chong, A. Hong, M. Brooks, L. Cahaly, S. Karchmer, D. Lee, A. Santos, G. Kamp, A. Coburn, P. Jacobson, Row 5: E. Schreiber, L. Paresky, D. Swerling, W. Old, A. Barry, C. Lindsay, J. Epstein, S. Haas, J. Jones, D. Patton, K. Slifka, T. Pollack, President. 146 The Best Part Activities ip Middle: Posing on Mrs. Wohlers porch, Andrea Mengoli, Johanna Daley, ilie Nemrow, and Dan Gilman participate in the picnic to welcome foreign udents. Above: Foreign Language Club presidents, Andrew Mengoli and Tia Pollock, present Mrs. Najarian with a plant for helping with Spanish and French Club activities. In Foreign Parts M ost graduates are steered for college, but many are headed over and across the borders of the U.S. to Europe. To give these students a taste of the foreign life, there are the French and Spanish clubs. Lots of people say these clubs are no work and all parties, but that really isn’t true. In fact, the French and Spanish clubs this year have been involved in many activities. In October, the French Club, along with the Spanish Club, held a barbecue and re¬ ception for all the foreign stu¬ dents. Later on in the year the Spanish Club got together and sang Christmas carols in Gov¬ ernment Center. Many people received roses during the holi¬ day season, thanks to several French deliverers. The Winter Festival in January was, accompanied by the Interna¬ tional Cafe at which the Span¬ ish club sold hot chocolate and the French Club sold crois¬ sants. The French Club saw three foreign movies in Octo¬ ber. In the fall, a field trip was planned to a French kitchen where members can see the making of French cuisine. The Spanish Club is planning a similar project. Left: At the reception for the foreign students Sara Badia-Villasca from Madrid eyes the cake hungrily. The Best Part Activities 147 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row 1: Tomomi Kimura, James Haas, Bob Stewart, Anne Moellering. ART CLUB Row 1: Jill Davis, Lisa Cohen, Heather Van Holland, Mrs. Hatch, Julia Kalkbrenner Row 2: Mr. Moran, Amy Sutherland, Will Fulton. HEADLINES Row 1: Mr. Verovsek, Ellen Leibowitz, Greg Carbone. Row 2: Arthur Jacobs, Steve Trier, Andy Wheelock. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Row 1: Mrs. Morton, Mr. Barclay, Mrs. Gartland. 148 The Best Part Activities Anything In Particular Left: On a field trip to Boston, Jenny Stichwch captures a striking mix of old and new architecture. Left: The new idea of a current events group gives students a chance to exchange ideas on the latest breaking news stories. Below: Students are urged to be creative as this interesting photo by Steve Buchanan demonstrates. Far left: Frequently taking field trips, the crafts photography class searches for extraordinary material for their cameras. Left: Award winning sketch by Cathy Kohn displays one of her many talents. The Best Part Activities 149 Worlds Apart A nyone who has ever taken a family vacation knows that they can be a lot of fun — to a certain ex¬ tent. No offense, Mom and Dad, but taking the same trip with a group of kids is bound to be a hundred times better. That’s the point of the Close- Up, Paris, Madrid and Greece trips. Each gives students the chance to visit another city, pick up some culture and ex¬ perience an exciting break in the monotony of an otherwise typical year. The Close-Up program sends a group of students to Washington D.C. each spring. These kids come from all over the country, so Weston stu¬ dents might find themselves rooming with Californians, Texans, or others. This aspect of the trip, the making of new friends, is perhaps the most exciting part. The students also get to meet their con¬ gressmen and senators, visit memorials and museums, attend lectures; and, besides, the hotel has a jacuzzi. At the end of the trip the students have a dress-up ban¬ quet and say goodbye to the friends they’ve made; the next day they fly home to Weston after missing a week of school. Pretty good deal, huh? The Paris and Madrid trips are totally unique experiences as well. Last spring I went to Paris and have never had a more incredible time. You stay with a host family for three weeks, meet with the group for a couple of hours a day, to visit museums, cathed¬ rals, etc. Then for at least six hours a day, you are free to wander around Paris. Our host students were in school all day and so we literally had to discover Paris ourselves. Nothing has ever compared for me. The Madrid trip, I am told, is just as much an emotional trip. Like the Paris trip, each student has a host family and an incredibly exciting, ancient city to explore. There are par¬ ties every night, clothing is chic and inexpensive, the res¬ taurants are excellent and the city is friendly. Like the French students, the Spanish students become part of a Right: Important Congressman Angus Finnbacker waits for his plane while Weston students take a picture of him. family, an experience which both the host and the guest will remember for the rest of their lives. This year, both trips will take place in February in accordance with the French vacation. Students may be skiing in the Alps or visiting Nice. The Spanish students will be visiting Barcelona this year. The Paris, Madrid, and Close-up will guarantee good times that cannot fail. — Stephen Buchanan CLOSE-UP: Row 1: Rosie Baghdady, Mary Pakenham-Walsh, Debbie Saltz, Rebecca Barry, Peter Lin-Marcus, Tom Callahan, Matt Lawrence. Row 2: Becky Lien, Stacey LeBaron, Lynne Meterparel, Mr. Taggart, Laura Paresky, Austin McClintock, Greg Carbone, Roland Gibson. Missing: Steve Perron, Caroline Marple, David Urell, Becky Shores, Liana Caso, John Daley, Susan Espo. WESTON — PARIS — MADRID: Row 1: Michelle Owens, Jen Waldron, Chris David, Pater Fishman, Jon McLaughlin, Molly Anathan. Jon Rankin. Row 2: Ms. da Costa, Amy Field, Rebecca Browning, Anna Talamo, Jennifer Howe, Leah Ciappenelli, Ms. Ghattas. Row 3: Erica Noymer, Greg Aharonian, Rob Stringer, Jim Katz, Rebecca Szekely, Stefanie Karchmer, Karen Slifka. 150 The Best Part Activities After the group met with Paul Tsongus in his W ashington office. Rob Karofsky got a chance to meet the former Senator personally. Below: Before an evening on the town, ' S4 Close I ' p participants Shiwnne Brown, Christie Callahan, and Robin Macdonald pose outside their hotel rooms. Left: -4 Sot re Dame gargoyle is not very photogenic, but Weston students like him anyway. GREECE: Row 1: Paul Gibb, Adam Berman. Rebecca Barry. Cathy Close Up coordinator Mr. Taggart Boosales. Row 2: Jason Metcalfe, David Stewart. Lisa Van Pelt. gives handouts to this year’s participants. This Mosque in the Spanish city of Cordoba is one of the many breathtaking sights that are characteristic of the exchange. The Best Part Activities 151 STOP Row 1: Greg Carbone, Steve Trier, Jon McLaughlin, Katie Boucher. SADD Row 1: Lydecke Sweet, Laura Paresky, Karen Leibowitz, Russell Kirshy, Neil Day. Row 2: Lisa Mazzotta, Michelle Sullivan, Shelia MacDonnell, Greg Aharonian, Doug Patton. BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL Row 1: Shirley Barbour, Adam Berman, Riller Marshall, Chris Davis. Row 2: Patrick McShane, Mr. O’Connor, Mrs. Gartland, Michelle Owens. BLACK STUDENT UNION Row 1: Tina Anderson, Bryan McPherson, Craig Johnson, Will Allen. Row 2: Marvin Upshaw, Joe Campbell, Julie Abbott, Pam Upshaw. Below: With members and friends of the Black Student Union, Janine West celebrates an African holiday in Room 10. 152 The Best Part Activities Below: Student organizer of S.A.D.D., Russel Kirshey, speaks to the committee. A Different Voice Above: The president of the Black Student Union, Christina Davis, takes care of business in the Metco Office. Top: S.A.D.D. members, Michelle Sullivan, Lisa Mazotta, Karen Leibowitz, Neil Day, and Russell Kirshy display their slogan. Above: Members of the Black Student Union, Trina Shepard, Laurie Jefferson, Christina Davis, Johanna Farmer, Pat Stevens and Renee Hill sell popcorn at the activities fair. The Best Part Activities 153 Below: Student Council members listen intently to Mr. Beevers during student leadership day. Below (second picture): School president, Elise Billings, discusses plans for the Winter Festival. The Voice of the Masses T his year’s Student Council, the voice of the “student masses”, is run by co-presidents Jon Reilly and Elise Billings, along with a S.A.C. representative and five students representing each class. Providing the vital role of adult leadership, as fac¬ ulty advisor to the council, is the uncomparable Wally Beevers. The Student Coun¬ cil’s largest success, so far this year, has undoubtedly been the Winter Olympics. The school was divided up by homerooms into eight dif¬ ferent countries, such as Tibet , Nigeria, Thailand, and Iceland. The Student Council purposely picked these na¬ tions as being “small” and, therefore, easier to have a good time with than, say, Rus¬ sia. Few participants were dis¬ couraged from their sports by such insignificant details as freezing temperatures or icy winds. No, indeed; the polar- bear volleyball and the snow- shoe relay race seemed the perfect accompaniments to the bitter weather, not to men¬ tion broom hockey or the wild¬ ly fun violence of capture the flags played in the snow. For those who preferred more se¬ date (and warmer) activities there were games of the mind in the library, and, in the cafeteria during the morning, French and Spanish Cafes as well as a German Beer Gar¬ den. Music and entertainment was also provided. Although a small percentage of students chose to stay home rather than support their country, for the majority of students it was a fun, relaxing day. Wedged as it was between the two semes¬ ters, the Student Council’s Winter Olympics provided a welcome relief from the press¬ ure of classes and — the best part — allowed us all a “legal time to be a maniac.” Above: Students gather around the fire for warmth after the grand opening of the Winter Festival. Right: In the tug of war, the senior girls struggle unsuccessfully to dominate the senior boys in the final event of the Winter Festival. 154 The Best Part Activities FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Row 1: Courtney Woods, Emily Helm. Row 2: Josh Gerstein, Wendy Westman, Pirn Cutter. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Peter Jacobson, Colin Higgins, Mike Sullivan. Missing: John Wacker, Sarah Billings. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Row 1: Scott Rockart, John Daley. Row 2: Jon Strimling, Stacy LeBaron. Missing: Rob Fallon. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: James Haas, Anne Moellering, Julie Muccini, Bob Stewart. Missing: Susan Allen. i Above: While Chris Berg, captain of the winning Tibeten team, cheers on his team in the background: Mr. McDonald chats with Andrea Botticelli who stopped by to say hello. Left: Working on the Winter Carnival was a major task for Student Council members Richard Nichols, Sara Oh, Heather Altman and Jenny Alfond. The Best Part Activities 155 ORCHESTRA Row 1: Scott Karchmer, Traci Cosgrove, Leslie Mazzota, Ibuki Kimura, Caity McLauphlin, Melinda Kerwin, Shabana Razbi. Row 2: Jeanette Sperhac, Gita Grube, Janet Kerwin, Sue Young Min, Stefanie Karchmer, Cassie Smart, Cathy Birgeneau, Linda Birkenstock, Melissa Georgeady. Row 3: Kent High, Reed McCracken, Michelle Moran, David Smith, Tarquin Szekely, Mike Kaplan, Dan Gilman, Richard Cook, Rob Fallon. MARCHING BAND Row 1: Donna Lee, Curt McCracken, Michelle Moran, Elise Jakabhazy, Traci Cosgrove, Chris Bunker. Row 2: Nathan Wheelock, Gita Grube, Peter Fishman, Kristen Hallahan, Charlie Taylor, John Floyd, Keith Newstadt. Row 3: Mr. Mori, Reed McCracken, David Smith, Dan Gilman, Austin McClintock, Amy Barnett, Lee Villas, Tarquin Szekely, Rosie Baghdady, Angus McQuilken, Brian DeChristopher, Ross Duhaime. BAND: Row 1: Leah Ciapennelli, Donna Lee, Cassie Smart, Scott Karchmer, Richard Cook, Danny Lind. Row 2: Sarah Smith, Peter Fishman, David Smith, Linda Birkenstock, Angus McQuilken, Charlie Taylor. Row 3G Kent High, Curtis McCracken, Reed McCracken, Rosie Baghdady, Ross Duhaime. 156 The Best Part Activities The director of Weston’s instrumental groups, Mr. Mori, has been a dedicated asset to the school’s music programs. During band practice, David Smith keeps the tempo on the snare drum. One of Weston’s representatives to the District Music Festival, Rob Fallon, performs with other students from the Northeast. Although a member of the footwll team, Reed McCracken joins t xe marching band in rehearsal. Above: Members of the woodwind section section, Leah Ciappanelli, Cassie Smart, and Sarah Smith rehearse ad piece during practice. Left: Marching band members strive to keep warm at the Thanksgiving day game. The Best Part Activities 157 On A Lighter Note Right: Choral Director, Denise Taggart, accompanies the Boy’s Chorus in preparation for the Christmas Concert. Below Right: The Girl’s Glee Club belts it out on Friday afternoons. Below left: Mouths agape, Doug Nahigian and Danny Rhold make beautiful music together. MIXED CHORUS Soprano and Tenor: Row 1: Jill Davis, Alyssa Agranat, Danny Rolde, Michelle Sullivan, Lisa Mazzotta, Lydecke Sweet, Laura Creasey, Haley Davis. Row 2: Jeanette Spearhac, Lesley Mazzotta, Donna Lee, Kathleen Kinahan, Doug Nahigian, Dan Whynot, Josh Gerstein. Row 3: Tom Davidson, Jon Reilly, Elaine Theodore, Nila Stringer, Rob Fallon, Lisa Cosimi, Sarah Hunt. Row 4: Anne Frenning, Val Mulhem, Johanna Foster, Julie Muccini, Alyce Santos, Leslie Davidson, Lisa Stichweh, Andrea Barry. 158 The Best Part Activities PRALINES: Allison Jones, Sandy Burke, Elaine Theodore, Julie Muccini, Wendy Westman, Jen Rossiter. TOWN CRIERS: Jon Reilly, Rob Fallon, Jim Katz, Tom Davidson, Richard Nichols, John Strimling, James Haas. CONCERT CHOIR Row 1: Leslie Mazzotta, Sarah Oh, Richard Nichols, Lydecke Sweet, Lisa Mazzotta, Karen Leibowitz, Maureen Mooney, Nila Stringer, Liz Lesser. Row 2: Doug Nahigian, Lynne Meterparel, James Haas, Rob Fallon, Wendy Westman, Allison Jones, Laura Paresky, Susan Allen, Janet Kerwin. Row 3: Julie Muccini, Alyce Santos, Leslie Davidson, Joe Campbell, Josh Jancourtz, Tia Pollock, Ann Frenning, Chris Evans. Row 4: Jon Reilly, Elaine Theodore, Tom Davidson, Dan Cohen, Andrea Barry, Kathleen Kinahan, Amy Coburn, Elise Jakabhazy, Sandy Burke, Danny Rolde. MIXED CHORUS: Alto and Bass: Row 1: Erica Frank, Lisa Coris, Neha Shah, Sue-Young Min, Janet Kerwin, Courtney Woods, Brett Scoll, Susan Retik, Lisa Aserkoff, Katie Boucher, Ann Woodward. Row 2: Heather Altman, Caity McLaughlin, Emily Aydelott, Maureen Mooney, Wendy Westman, Julie Alhart, Karen Leibowitz, Lynne Meterparel, Laura Paresky, Allison Jones, Letitia Howland, Jenny Sommers. Row 3: Chris Wood, Alison Fronk, Chris Berg, Josh Jancourtz, Joe Campbell, Cathy Chong, Betsey Chace, Kristen O’Keeffe, Susan Allen, Jenny Brountas, Lynne Colpitts. Row 4: Dan Cohen, James Haas, Chris Evans, Richard Nichols, Sarah Oh, Sandy Burke, Tia Pollock, Amy Coburn, Elise Jakabhazy, Nanda Barker. The Best Part Activities 159 m MAJORETTES Row 1: Lisa Cacciatore, Lisa Mazzotta, Wendy Ahman, Linda Stevens, Shelia Mac Donnell, Kathleen Kinahan, Joan Savino. Row 2: Michelle Sullivan, Dionne Herring, Carolyn Cacciatore, Olga Gazarro, Laurel Paltrineri, Nicole Daly. FLAG TEAM Row 1: Riller Marshall, Pat Stephens, Liz Ray. Row 2: Christina Davis, Renee Hill, Zandarina Townsend. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Row 1: Pam Upshaw, Nicole Williams, Maura McShane, Haven Robinson. Row 2: Michelle Yerardi, Toosdhi Williams, Danielle Urany, Laurie Jefferson. A megaphone and pom-poms lie beside the football field between cheers. 160 The Best Part Activities Behind The Lines Top Right: Flag team members, Liz Ray, Pat Stevens and Renee Hill, perform during the Thanksgiving Day Pep Rally. Bottom Right: Sophomore Renee Hill receives her letter for participating on the flag team for two years. Top Left: The Weston High School Majorettes perform in front of the whole ! town on Memorial Day. Bottom Left: The Football Cheerleaders rouse the seniors to a victory in the Pep Rally cheering contest. The Best Part Activities 161 “Murder In The Cathedral” THE COMPANY (in order of appearance) THE WOMEN OF CANTERBURY.Rebecca Barry Lisa Cosimi, Elise Jakabhazy, Lydecke Sweet, Elaine Theodore THREE PRIESTS OF THE CATHEDRAL.Aaron Guth, Robert Potterton, Daniel Rolde A MESSENGER.Cameron MacKenzie ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET.Richard Nichols FIRST TEMPTER KNIGHT.Joseph Campbell SECOND TEMPTER KNIGHT.Benjamin Kendall THIRD TEMPTER KNIGHT.James Katz FOURTH TEMPTER KNIGHT.Jon Reilly D ue to the unusual of a fine production. Faculty choice of fall shows, got into the act with Mr. Mac- ‘‘Murder in the Donald on the organ. Mr. Cathedral” was performed in Barclay assisted him in sing- Weston’s version of Notre ing actual mass hymns Dame — The First Parish throughout the show. The sold Chapel. T.S. Elliot provided out performances were en- the small cast with two acts of joyed by young and old alike, insightful prose and a unison- including two judges from the speaking chorus reliving the Moss Hart Award, murder of Sir Thomas A. Murder in the Cathedral Beckett in ominous tones. The was a unique and valuable ex- eerie lighting and make-up perience for all. effects added to the ambiance — Elaine Theodore THESPIANS Row 1: Bruce Thurston, Heather Van Holland, Elaine Theodore, Allison Jones, missing: Richard Nichols. MEEPS Row 1: Jim Katz, Bruce Thurston, Rosie Baghdady, Elaine Theodore, Heather Van Holland, Katie Boucher. 162 The Best Part Activities Left: Angry with some of the women of Cantebury, one of the three priests (played by Bobby Potterton) scolds them. Below: Before the alter, Aaron Guth and Cameron McKenzie listen to Beckett. With the solomn look of a monk, Mr. Above left: Playing the role of a knight, Ben Kendall smiles smugly. Above right: Playing McDonald sits at the organ. the role of a tempter, John Reilly strives to tempt Thomas Beckett (played by Richard Nichols) into becoming a marter. The Best Part Activities 163 ■■ COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB Row 1: Steven Couchouron, Mr. McCowan, Keith Newsadt. Row 2: Matt Doyle, Mike Vezza, David Wheelock, Richard Hebert, Jenny Hester, John Harrison. MATH TEAM Row 1: Tomomi Kumura, Bob Stewart, Katie Boucher, Danny Rolde Row 2: Mrs. Barrenklau, Roland Gibson, Peter Lin-Marcus, Eric Schreiber, Michael Mulhem Row 3: Chris Berg, Jamie Goldstein, Diane Cynn, Pam Lipson, Donna Lee. STOCKYARD Row 1: Debbie Saltz, Leah Ciappenelli, Brian Allen, Michelle Owens, Tanja Condry Row 2: Dan Whynot, Mike Kanavos, Wanda Murphy, K.C. Wilder, Maria Tagliente, Darlene Summers Row 3: David Boosales, Susan Espo, Susan Allen, Shirley Barbour, Letitia Howland, Jenny Brountas. ANNOUNCER’S CLUB Row 1: Joe Campbell, Katie Boucher, Rosie Baghdady, Debbie Saltz, Regina Sherman Row 2: Russell Kirshy, Jon McLaughlin, Mr. Barclay, Josh Gerstein. 164 The Best Part Activities It All Adds Up Ready to attack his next problem, Wes Atamian demonstrates the lighter side of Math Team practice. Selling items such as notebooks, pens, and “Weston” buttons, Debbie Saltz and Amy Field work for the Stockyard during a lunch period. Passing the microphone back and forth, Announcers Club advisor Mr. Barclay and member Josh Gerstein read the morning announcements. Math Team members Eric Shreiber, Katie Boucher, and Tomomi Kimura practice for efficiency in Room 4. The Best Part Activities 165 There Every Time Special Recognition T he Class of 1985 is ex¬ tremely grateful to our class advisors Mr. Taberski and Mr. Williams, which of course doesn’t even begin to cover how indebted we are to them for the time, interest and hard work they gave us. Their contributions were very different, but equal¬ ly appreciated. It is thanks to them that our class has accom¬ plished so much. Mr. Williams will be re¬ membered for his help orga¬ nizing and running many of our class activities, I don’t know how r many of us realize that Mr. Williams arrived at the school cafeteria at four in the morning to set-up for the pancake breakfast. He worked long and hard for the right to let us hold the prom in the school library. Nothing was too much to ask, he tried any¬ thing or at least thought it over seriously. Mr. Williams has al¬ ways been an adventurous ad¬ visor who took our class and our class events seriously. Mr. Taberski is as close a friend to many of us as any eighteen-year-old. He was there in the normal ways, organizer, chaperone, etc. But lik e Mr. Williams, he put far more into his position than the definition of the job re¬ quired. He has taken a lot from us, he has let us joke with him without fear or reservations. He has brought us golfing, played chess with us and talked with us. In short he has been a friend. When the pro¬ wrestling idea was origi¬ nated, Mr. Taberski got enough of his friends in the class to organize the event that no stu¬ dent council member even had to get involved. That event earned us fifteen hundred dol¬ lars. It is impossible to summarize his usefulness to us in High school as it is to define friendship itself. Thanks very much to Mr. Wil¬ liams and Mr. Taberski, whom we needed and who were there every time. 166 The Best Part Special Recognition A Couple of Winners Dedication T his year’s dedication goes out to the Taggarts as a couple, as well as two deserving individuals who happen to be married. Everyone’s favorite music and social studies teachers were married in 1982. Before this time and after, the two have each held special signifi- cance for the class of ’85. Most of us have had Mrs. Denise Dunn Taggart for our music teacher at one time or another. She is especially important to those of us who have sung in chorus. Mrs. Taggart has always been a teacher who can communicate with us on our own level. She can be seen talking with stu¬ dents as often as adults. With Mrs. Taggart there is no gen¬ eration gap. With her good humor and sympathy she is immediately as much a friend as an instruc¬ tor. Mrs. Taggart is also an ex¬ cellent instructor as her con¬ certs have been proving since she started here as the Weston Junior High music teacher. In September of 1981, Mrs. Tag¬ gart, then Miss Dunn, moved to the High School with the class of ’85. I think that this is part of the particular close¬ ness that is felt between us. Mr. Don Taggart taught Grade 6 in Weston since 1970, but switched up to the Junior High in 1979, right along with ’85. A coincidence, I don’t know, Mr. Taggart has always said that we are his favorite class. Social Studies in Junior High and then again in High School was never better than with Mr. Taggart when he moved in September of 1982, our sophomore year. He is at all of our class meetings and he has an ’85 homeroom. I truly get the feeling that Mr. Taggart will miss our class as much as we will miss him, if that is possible. Mr. Tag¬ gart is one of the funniest teachers in the school he has an amazing gift; the ability to make learning fun. We feel that he has been as much a part of our class as any of us. When Mr. and Mrs. Taggart were married in January of 1982, we were surprised and pleased. We gained a beautiful couple and, did not lose two individual people who always have and hopefully always will add humor and a sense of caring to Weston High. 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WESTON, MASS. 02193 172 TO LETTTIA HOWLAND AND THE CLASS OF ’85 These days will be remembered as some of the best of your lives Football, baseball, soccer, field hockey, tennis, swimming, all the great times you won, or the occassional tears will remain in the depth of your minds. Friends, teachers, coaches, parents all a part of these great years will stay with you wherever you are. And all of us who care will think of you and never be far. For in our minds all the nurturings, love and attention have blended into some really fine human beings. Now it’s up to you to go out and make your mark, do your best. Believe in yourself with never a doubt and you’ll alwa ys pass the most difficult test. CONGRATULATIONS DAD AND CAMILLE LOOKING GOOD MATMA LOTS OF LOVE M. AND L. PARENTS Know where your teenagers receive their Driver Education. 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Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. Love Mom, Dad, Leah TEL. 891-9112 Master Lie. No. 7322 781 1 MUNSON PLUMBING HEATING COMPANY, INC. 596 BOSTON POST ROAD, WESTON EDWIN H. NELSON CO. BUILDERS — CONTRACTORS WESTON BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1985 NOBB HILL PRESS, INC. WESTON BILL DON 176 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’85 THE KIRSCH OFFICE — REAL INSURANCE 550 Moody Street, Waltham — Established 1945 899-1050 Louis J. Kirsch, Jr Louis J. Kirsch, 3rd Jane Kirsch Ken Brown ’84 ESTATE Welton D. Brown Dewey Brown ' 80 Thanks to all of the people I have included in the pictures. I will cherish these good times always. And to all I couldn’t fit on here (you know who you are), I love you also. Thanks Weston. I don’t know what it is that keeps bringing us back! Love ya all tons, Michelle MEMBER 893-8800 — ME 1ZEI 1 ffl.SE RV r jL P u. 194 Moody Street Established 1954 Waltham, Mass. 02154 The Very Best To The Class of 1985 Cindy and Bob Mosher and Family Molly Congratulations . . . You’re a grade A to us! Love, Julie, Doris, Nats, Jerry Holly, Dad, Trobe, Waldo, and your friend Max WESTON.MASS.02183 C. RICHARD POWERS 894.1111 178 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1985 FROM THE CLASSES OF 1986 1987 1988 Best wishes to the class of ’85 Claire A. LeVine ONE WELLS AVENUE Mobil Domestic and Foreign SUITE 202B NEWTON, MA 02159 KENDAL GREEN MOBIL TOP VALUE PROMOTIONS 290 North Ave (Route 117) Weston, Massachusetts 02193 899-6696 Best wishes to the class of ’85 RICHARD PATTEN 893-9641 Congratulations Class of ’85 Lloyd L. Miller DMD Best of luck Class of ’85 William C. Heggerick, DDS and staff 56 Colpitts Road The Atlantic General Weston Insurance Agency advertising Advertising Assistance, Inc. 436 Boston Post Road Weston, Massachusetts 02193 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 85 B.L. OGILVIE SONS, INC. BUILDING MATERIALS — FUELS — HARDWARE PAINT — GARDEN SUPPLIES AT WARREN AVENUE WESTON SINCE 1919 894-1265 180 MR: “The time has come, for closing books and long last looks must end. And as I leave I know that I am leaving my Best-Friend! KK: (my big brother) — Memories of the summer of ' 84! Friends Forever! RK: “I hope you don’t mind if I put down the words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world!” Thanks to Mom Dad for always being there! Love to you All. Bets Congratulations to the Class of 1985 Rose Fred Crafts Your mommy told you this and your daddy told you that Always think like this and never do that You learned so many feelings but what is there to that Which are really yours or are you just a copycat You’re so boring boring boring Always tapemachine recording You’re so boring boring boring I’ve heard all this before Your school told you this and your church told you that Memorize this and don’t you dare look at that You ' re so boring boring boring Always tapemachine recording You’re so boring boring boring I’ve heard all this before Planless and mindless Scraps from anywhere Bunch of used parts from garbage pails everywhere Frankenstein became a monster just like you Your scars only show when someone talks to you You’re so boring boring boring Always tapemachine recording You’re so boring boring boring I’ve heard all this before I’ve heard all this before I’ve heard all this before — Dead Kennedys K.W. It requires a great deal of boldness and a great deal of caution to make a great fortune; and when you have got it. ■ ike all banks, Cambridge Dust offers checking and savings, cash manage¬ ment. money markets and safe deposits. Unlike all banks, we also offer automatic teller machines for banking 24 hours a day. And unlike most, we offer a silver storage vault for storage of valuables too large for our safe deposit boxes. As a small bank, we have the flexibility to offer all our customers the personal service that the big institutions just can’t muster, and the time to see that you get that service. For instance, if you need a loan, you won’t have to wait long for a decision. Or if you want to talk about our trust services, we’ll make an appointment for you right here at the branch Our aim is to make your banking pleas¬ ant, effective, and convenient. We open at 7:30 (Monday through Friday) to help you commuters and close at 4 p m. We’re open Saturdays from 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m And for those of you who don’t like to spend time hunting for a parking space, we have ample free parking behind the bank. On wintry days, you might even see a fire burning in the fireplace Please stop by our Wfeston office, or give us a call at 893-5500. Whatever the size of your fortune, we’ll do our best to help you keep it Cambri ge Crust Companp 494 Boston Post Road 181 S.J. McNeilly Congratulations Class of ’85 Olds Inc. Compliments of 639 Hammond St. THE TULIP SHOP Brookline, MA 02167 232-8330 The Class of 1985 thanks all those who have made our four years fantastic. ESPECIALLY: Arrowhead Nursery Gold Star Nursery Caspar Pilobosian Howard Johnson Triple A 182 You’ve come a long way Nila Baby! Love from Mom, Dad, Rob Nugget Congratulations Editors fora GREAT Yearbook Clare and Dick Lesser Compliments of The Weston Copy Center 476 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA. Your Graphic Arts Center ’ ’ Congratulations Class of ’85 Weston Center Grocery open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Congratulations Class of 1985 YE OLDE COTTAGE RESTAURANT AND YE OLDE COTTAGE TOO WESTON CENTRE 184 Congratulations to the Class of 1985! r Dicta. 5 tntXk CUiTuques _ LdeSCm, [asSackusdts by fpoiHttncnZ t n MI-hsu Congratulations to Letitia and her Classmates May your futures be filled with health and happiness. Mom Congratulations and the Best of Luck from THE ATHLETE’S FOOT It’s a REALGOOD thing we done. Mary and Rosie CONGRATULATIONS TO THE METCO GRADUATING C LASS OF 1985 Shirley Barbour Brian McPherson Siobhan Brown Kem Nobles Joanna Farmer James Peters Wanda Murphy James Summers Jewell Owens Janine West April Thomas Christina Davis “Reach High”, for stars lie hidden in your soul ... Celeste Wilson “Dream Deep”, for every dream preceeds your goal . Best wishes for all your future endeavors ... THE WESTON-METCO PARENT ORGANIZATION 185 Let our travel expertise guide you anywhere in the world for business or pleasure .s im- S £ v Cj CUSTOM. TRAVEL AR.RAMGEAAE NTS SINCE Wfl 466 Boston Post Road, Weston Next to BayBank Middlesex Barbara S. Viles, Owner 891-9110 617-894-1127 YOUNG H. KIM D.D.S., D.M.D., M.S. Diplomate The American Board 30 Golpitts Road of Orthodontics Weston, Massachusetts 02193 BRUCE STERLING Public MARVIN MILTON Insuronce RICHARDS GINSBERG mois- 1982 ) Adjusters PAULWINNICK Since 1890 SMG SWERLING MILTON GINSBERG PUDLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTERS, INC. FIFTY CONGRESS STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109-4187 AREA CODE 617-720-0804 186 POST ROAD REALITY INC. MLS 454 Boston Post Road Weston, Mass. 02193 (617)891-4111 From sixth grade on, you have provided us with many wonderful memories. Thank you for being special — Best of Luck! Don and Denise Taggart “Mr. and Mrs. T” Congratulations to the Class of ’85 ! Light iT Lovely Fitness Center 141 Linden St. WESTON GREETINGS Wellesley tel. 235-3638 455 Totten Pond Rd. Cards Gifts Jewelry 1 Waltham tel. 890-1411 Stationery School Supplies 464 Boston Post Road Weston, mfi 02193 891-5905 Best Wishes to the Class of 1985 GREAT BEGINNING HAIR AND SKIN CARE 2nd Floor, Triple A Complex, 21 Centre Street Westoru MA 02193 (617(899-5588) Ashley-Cutter-Smith, Realtors Sandra Ashley, GRI, CRB, President Marge Smith, GRI, CRB, Treasurer 395 Boston Post Road Weston, MA. 02193 MEMBER 899-0750 INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FEDERATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICES 187 CHESTNUT SHOP WfSION MASSACHIJSE T IS 0 2 19 3 gifts, antiques and decorating services 899-4331 Ginny Bcary Chris Shaw THE WCSTOJV OFFICE, inc. Comprehensive Business Services 617 894-0200 30 Colpltts Rd. (opposite the Post Office) Weston, MA 02193 The Federal Sw Savings Bank Congratulations Class of 85 19 Branch offices Brokerage Insurance Management Appraising Relocation 588 Boston Post Rd. 894-5555 HUNNEMAN COIINC REALTORS • Better itai ijomes That’s the “Hunneman Difference ”! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1985! Effie Anastos Connie Blair Bobbie Bradley, CRS Martie Campbell David H. Bradley, Pres. Jane Cutter Ellen Dwinell Adriana Glynn, GRI Betty Hayes, GRI Jackie Littlefield Louise John Sara Callahan Ann Reydel Milt Theall Lucy D. Boyd, Treas. RO BOX 198 426 BOSTON POST RD WESTON. MA 02 1 93 617 893 4500 m fit aitoo MLS 188 “Don’t you try to hold us back, ’cus we’re breakin’ down the doors.” “We have waited far too long for this moment to arrive.” “Walls were made for us to climb.” look I lost my earrings, “pie eyed” I can’t find the break “see you later sappy dinner date” blue jean parties, let’s go hoppin’, smoking in the girl’s room Let’s go into Boston, The Who, The Go-Go’s, Concert on the Commons, Let’s ride horseback, Dunkin Donuts trip (5:30), Hey they’re taking the hubcaps, Hey, Hey the lights are on, Richard want to make a snowman? Micky D’s, Cape Cod, New York, “where are we?”, Boston, “You guys are so lucky” “You know you’re lovely in the morning” “Laurel, how many pieces of gum?” I’m freezing my jeans off, 1,2,3, “That’s great” “Could you please speak up ’cus I can just barely hear ya? Wicked, Life sucks and then you die, ’85 Ski Trip, nice fall Kak, Olga, what did you do?, Would you guys shut up! Laurel break dance, hey, someones knocking on the window, What do you mean there’s no hot water? FPC, New Years, The “proms”, pilot to co-pilot, we’ve bottomed out, But officer it was yellow, good afternoon Miss intelligence, Basketball and Football games, you look marvelous, love stinks, Nice haircut, wineo, Chinese fire drills, Dairy New Hampshire, Hampton Beach, Riverside, we’re on the wrong side of the road, here’s to nice to meet ya, College bound vocabulary, falling off the chairlift, your not ugly your a scuzface, where did the keys go? Mom and Dad thanks for always being there, your the best parents and friends ever! Jon, my special love, friendship and trust forever. Laurel, always keep smiling and laughing, they’ll never know ... Lisa, I love you! Beth, if you don’t stop, I’ll lock the window! Liz, blue jean party, how did you get rug burns? Olga, what do we want ... ? Bubs — , never forget how special you are! Richard, hang in there things get better. If I had my life to live over there would have been more I love yous ... more I’m sorrys . .. but mostly given another shot at life, I would seize every minute . . . look at it and really see it ... live it ... and never give it back. Erma Bombeck 189 BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1985 WESTON PHARMACY INC. 397 Boston Post Road 894-3785 Congratulations to the Class of’85 ebville nterprises, Inc. Thirty Colpitts Road Weston, Massachusetts 02193 (617) 894-8080 Congratulations to Lara for a job well done. We Love You! Mom, Dad, Shelley Robby 190 There once was a class of Juniors and Seniors But, most of all, of avid poetry readers. They met C period in room 206 Except for the tests, there were no tricks. We partied for birthdays, vacations and the Grinch Some might say that Walker’s a cinch. Fridays consist of vocab and games And who will forget our hats with our names? As Wally and Jim look on with envy Who would believe how much fun Am. Lit. can be? Row pride was fostered by Captains, Karin, Eric, Scott, Jim and Brad Row six had both Nila and Christer, how sad! Cabooses were happy to bring up the rear Monica, Sabine, Greg A. and Katie, who was sometimes here. Although deserted by Greg L. Gita, Michelle and Barry The rest of the class was still very merry. Peter and Elise were debators first rate And Paul’s comments were always too late. Lara and Reed supervised the bake sale-not bad! The fifty dollars we made, paid for V 2 of this ad. Robin switched rows and ended up in the back She visited Concord and male chauvanists would attack. Heather helped to make our hats-what bliss Which brings us to end our list with Chris This is our song of 84-85 We hope that without us, the school will survive! Love and Congratulations to our Daughter Kristin and all of her classmates Nicholas and Jean Cotsidas 191 FINE MENS CLOTHING 34 Central St Wellesley l 95 Devonshire St Boston 235-5000 426-6828 Quality isn ' t a Luxury, its an Absolute Necessity CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES RICHARDSON DRUG 37 Center St. — Weston, Mass. 617-891-1440 Congratulations to the class of ’85 Triple A SUPERMARKETS The Acconcia Family •Acton •Needham •Concord Weston •IK Jl i� -Open Fri Til 0 p m • Rest of Week 8 30 a m -6 p m ‘Closed Sundays • NmMUOIO pen Mon -Fri 9 a m-9 p m • Sun Noon-6 pm Ael«« -Open Daily 9 a m -9 pm -Sun Noon-6 p m •CMCW+Mon Tues . Wed Sat 8 30 ant-6 pm • Thurs 8 30 a m -7 p m Fn 8 30 a m -8 pm Closed Sundays CONGRATULATIONS APRIL Remember — Look back only to make an impact on the future. Love you, Mom, Dad Kizzy Laura Thyne Miltner “A woman of character, uniqueness and beauty.” Our love and respect, Mom, Dad, Heather and Andrew BayBank Middlesex 458 Boston Post Road, Weston 899-8032 Congratulations to the Yearbook Staff: Liz Nila Lara Margot Laura Cathy Steve Karen Peter Debbie Rosie Becky Young Sue and MOST of all Mrs. Nickeson Addison-Wesley Reading, Massachusetts 01867 193 SJ McDonald, Inc. REALTORS ra MLS W 45 COLPITIS ROAD, WESTON. MA 02193 LL9 REAlTQB (617)894-1423 A Subsidiary of N.B. TAYLOR CO.. INC. FIRST ALLIANCE CORPORATION DAVID D. McNEISH CHAIRMAN ONE WASHINGTON STREET WELLESLEY. MASSACHUSETTS 02181 (617)237-7575 THE GREENESHAW COMPANY. INC. 70 ORIQGE ST. NEWTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02109 u Xer ayu VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL MANAGER TEL. (6 1 7) 969-8900 194 25 KEMPTON PLACE WEST NEWTON, MASS. Mon. — Fri. 9:30-9:30 Sat. 9:00 — 6:00 Sun. 12:00 — 5:00 Fine Footwear and Sporting Goods For the Entire Famity at Discount Prices Lisa Joy, laughter, pride and love ... that’s what you give to us. Congratulations and all our best wishes to you. Love, Mom and Dad Philip, Carolyn, Amy and Kenny Andrea and her family would like to express their deepest appre¬ ciation to Susan Rhodes. For all the time she’s dedicated to orga¬ nizing dinners; for all the help she’s given Andrea with her writing project; for arranging the family’s television debut and for helping solve Bonus Puzzles on The Wheel of Fortune (she may be the next Vana White.) We want you to know that although much of your effort goes unseen, that is never unnoticed. For everything you do Susan, We love you. Mrs. Rhodes — You’re not my tutor ... You’re my best friend! “The Bald One” 195 Happy Landing to Class of 1985 from THEODORE J. VLACHOS. Director MATTHEW’S FATHER Serving New England Real Estate License Education American Real Estate Academy 771 MAIN STREET WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02134 (617) 893-2832 196 Congratulations CLASS OF 1985 THANK YOU’S ... The staff of Panorama 1985 would like to recognize and thank many people who were instrumental in help ing us prepare our book for publication. Pictures are the heart of any Yearbook and we are deeply in debted to many photographers. Thank you to Tim Morse, Morse Photography, for senior photos; Ross Farnham, Far- nham Associates, for undergraduate pictures, team photos, activity pictures and many special pictures; AP Wide World Photos for current events photos; Lois LaRock for Trivial Pursuit photos; Roberta Siegel for candid photos. We could not leave the area of photography without mentioning Mar¬ got Fulton, the Yearbook Photography editor. Margot de¬ serves more credit than a mere thank you can convey — her dependability, willingness and talent are beyond description. Finally, thank you to any and all who submitted photos. Many members of the high school staff also need thanking: Principal MacDonald for his help in scheduling many of our “events;” teachers for allowing students to miss class for pictures; Mrs. Morton in A.V. for copying help; Mrs. Olson for her help with mailings and paging students; Mrs. Muir for writing our checks; and to Mrs. Gratcy and Mrs. Horton in the attendance office for helping us circulate messages. Thanks also go to Hunter Publishing and Arnie Lohmann for their assistance. We would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Iona Nick- eson. She’s managed to keep her cool, and ours, even in the most tense times. She has been helpful and supportive and wonderful! We will certainly miss her next year! Also, we wish Cathy and Laura the best of luck in ’86; we know they’ll do a super job. Lastly, we’d like to thank the entire yearbook staff for their cooperation and dedication to the production of JP this book. We could never have done it alone, and look¬ ing back, we are really pleased with the out come. i We owe particular thanks to these individuals who are not mentioned above: Lara Fortune, Margot Fulton, Michelle Rouleau, Peter Cut¬ ter, Steve Buchanan, Karen Walker, Young-Sue Bae, Debbie Saltz, Pat Mcnamera, Rosie Baghdady, Becky Lien, Sue-Young Min, Heather Van Holland and Elise Billings. jiiliL (JlunjCL djU ±uO V 197 GOLD SPONSORS Linda and Don Alhart Lee and Marge Atamian Ann M. Barry Mr. and Mrs. Robert Billings Bob and Maria Blanck Paul and Lynn Brountas Lorraine and Welton Brown Lorraine Pitts and Richard Bunker Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutter and Family Mr. and Mrs. James A. Daley Joan and Peter Fortune Arthur and Vida Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gosule Joan and Kenneth Karofsky Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers Anne Louise and Ron Strachan Bob and Susan Stringer Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Sutherland Dr. and Mrs. James Vernon Betty and Rod Vining Mr. and Mrs. Joel B. Wilder and Family SILVER SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. James P. Allen III Lisa and Paul Karofsky Cynthia and Norman Berg Howard and Ann Leibowitz Jane and Bob Buchanan Bill and Louise Lind Katty and Tack Chace Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nahigian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clabault Jim and Betsy Nichols Daniel and Carolyn Crease y Kay and Dick O’Keeffe Frank and Margaret Fitzgerald Mary and Wells Pughe Dr. and Mrs. Richard Floyd Vicki and Joel Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hochberg Mr. and Mrs. Jerome E. Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Hugh R. Jones Roberta and Gerald Segel John and Virginia Kakridas Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thurston BRONZE SPONSORS Jay and Edythe Anderson Nadene and Herb Molan Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Aserkoff Mr. and Mrs. Willie J. Owens Badger and His Family Stephen and Roberta Paris Herb and Nancy Clark Lois and David Parker Bobbie and Dave Colpitts Dr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Pastor Doris and Len Coris Alexandra K. Rolde, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cronin Lynda and Stephen Saltz Jane and Bob Danforth Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Shore Connie and Dow Davis Phyllis and Gene Strimling Ruth Ann and Steve Espo Martha and Bill Katz Audrey and John Frank Mr. and Mrs. Justin E. Kerwin Dr. and Mrs. George Garcia Mr. and Mrs. George E. Manning Betty Lou and Wes Marple Charles and Electra Theodore Kay and John McCahan Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wacker Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McShane 199 SENIOR INDEX Espo, Sue — 71, 150, 164 F Farmer, Joanna — 71, 153 Fechtor, Chance — 72, 26, 207 Ferguson, Eric — 72 Fitzgerald, David — 72, 30, 201 Fortune, Lara — 72, 73, 142, 143 Frenning, Ann — 73, 144, 158, 159 Fulton, Margot — 73, 143 G Karofsky, Robin — 82, 6, 20, 21, 151 Keerd, Kaja — 82, 25 Kelleher, Steve — 83 Kimura, Tomomi — 83, 144, 148, 164, 165 Kinahan, Kathleen — 83, 6, 158, 159, 160 King, Kurt — 83, 11, 38, 201, 207 Kirchner, Bonnie — 84, 146 Koger, Robert — 84 A Alhart, Peter — 56, 30, 201 Allen Susan — 56, 25, 37, 159, 164, 207 Ames, Katie — 56, 146 Anathan, Molly — 56, 150 Atamian, Wes — 57, 23, 45, 165, 200 B Barbour, Shirley — 57, 152, 164, 200 Barnett, Jon — 58, 43 Barry, Rebecca — 58, 150, 151 Beck, Jeff—59 Bell, Jordan — 59 Berg, Chris — 59, 17, 22, 36, 155, 159, 164 Bille, Chris — 59 Billings, Elise — 60, 16, 37, 113, 154 Blanck, Rob — 60, 22, 23, 30, 200 Bois-Feron, Laurence — 61 Botticelli, Andrea — 61, 155 Brill. Matt —61, 6, 38 Brountas, Jennifer — 61, 16, 32, 159, 164 Brown, Curt — 62, 38 Brown, Eliza — 62, 146 Brown, Michael — 62 Brown, Shivonne — 62, 151 Buchanan, Steve — 63, 15, 142, 143, 207 Burke, Sandy — 63, 159, 207 c Cacciatore, Lisa — 64, 160 Caira, Alberto — 64 Callahan, Christy — 64, 26, 151 Campisano, Lori — 64 Carbone, Greg — 65, 148, 152 Caruso, Richard — 65, 15, 22, 42, 43, 201 Caso, Liana — 66, 150 Cassarino, Phil — 66, 207 Ciappenelli, Rob — 67, 22 Clabault, Mike — 67, 20, 37 Clark, Trisha — 67 Coburn, Amy — 67, 146, 159, 200 Cohen, Monica — 68 Cotsidas, Kristin — 68 Cronin, Elizabeth — 69 Cutler, Chip — 69 Cutter, Peter — 69, 6, 15,41, 201 Cynn, Diane — 69, 26, 164 D Daley, Nicole — 70, 160, 200 Derick, Cliff — 70 Downey, Marsha — 70, 207 E Edwards, Chad — 70 ’ighth gradwp fay at telle Roulemi’s house v ,TVJl � Y 1 7 y mm m lu Nila Si Kohn, Cathy — 85, 34 L Lee, Andrew — 85 Leibowitz, Ellen — 85, 148 Lesser, Liz — 85, 11, 142, 143, 159, 201 Lind, Greg — 86 Lipson, Pam — 86, 164 Lofberg, Rikard — 86 M MacDonald, Robin — 86, 6, 26, 37, 151, 200, 207 Manning, Richard — 87 McNamara, Pat — 87 McNeish, Lockie — 88, 201 McPherson, Brian — 88, 30, 152, 201 Garcia, Paul — 74, 30, 201 Gazaro, Olga — 74, 160 Gibson, Roland — 75, 13, 137, 164 Goldstein, James — 75, 22, 23, 41, 164 Gosule, Erik — 75 Govan, Tim — 75, 2, 201 Grant, Geoff — 76 Grube, Gita — 76, 156 H Haas, James — 77, 20, 34, 148, 155, 159 Harrington, Wendy — 77 Harris, Mary — 77, 200 Hart, Jeanne — 77, 28 Herbert, Cheryl — 78 Hill, Roz — 78 Hochberg, Steve — 78, 146, 201 Holmes, Ken — 78 Houde, Lisa — 79, 200 Howland, Letitia — 79, 146, 159, 164 J Jacobs, Arthur — 80, 22, 34, 148 Johnson, Stephanie — 80, 7, 13, 207 Jones, Allison — 80, 6, 26, 159, 162, 200 K Kakridas, Peter — 81, 37 Kalkbrenner, Julia — Karofsky, Rob — 81 McShane, Pat — 88, 152 McCracken, Reed — 88, 20, 21, 156, 157, 201 Medverd, Jon — 89, 22, 201 Mengoli, Andrea — 89, 147 Merrill, Scott — 90 Miller, Steve — 90, 28 Miltner, Laura — 91 Minervino, Steve — 91, 11, 29, 201 Moellering, Anne — 91, 13, 16, 26, 27, 32, 148, 155, 207 Morabito, Jose — 91 Moran, Michelle — 92, 156 Mosher, Rob — 92, 20, 41 Muccini, Julie — 93, 6, 26, 27, 37, 155, 158, 159, 200, 208 Murphy, Wanda — 93, 13, -164 N Nichols, Richard — 93, 16, 155, 159, 163 Nobles, Kem — 93 o Oh, Sara — 94, 145, 155, 159 Owens, Jewell — 94, 200 P Paltrineri, Laurel — 94, 160, 200 Pappas, John — 94, 20 Patraiko, Barry — 95 Patton, Doug — 95, 146, 152 Perkins, Beth — 96 Peters, James — 96 Pollock, Tia — 96, 26, 146, 147, 159 200 The Best Part Index Potter, Jeff — 96, 15 Pughe, Willie — 97, 15, 41 R Raynovich, Scott — 97, 22, 207 Reilly, Jon — 98, 113, 154, 158, 159. 163 Rivera, Carlos — 98, 22, 23 Rooney, Stuart — 99 Rosen, Brad — 99, 22, 201, 207 Rossiter, Jen — 99, 25, 159 Rouleau, Michelle — 99, 142, 200 Ryan, Loralee — 100, 25 s Samowski, Kurt — 100 Santos, John — 101, 22, 42 Savino, Joan — 101, 160 Schreiber, Eric — 101, 146, 164, 165 Schreiber, Julie — 101, 144 Shamsai, Heather — 102 Shields, Glynis — 102 Shores, Rebecca— 102, 26, 150 Slifka, Karen — 102, 6, 146, 150 Smith, Amanda — 103, 11 Smith, David — 103, 156, 157 Spencer, David — 104 Stewart, Bob — 104, 20, 146, 148, 155, 164 Stichweh, Jenny — 104, 149 Stringer, Nila — 104, 142, 143, 158, 159, 200 Sullivan, Paula — 105, 26 West, Janine — 110, 152, 208 Wheelock, Andrew — 110, 148 Wilder, K.C. — 110, 26, 27, 164 Williams, Amy— 111, 146, 207 Williams, Brian— 111, 20, 201 Williams, Mike — 112, 11, 201 Wilson, Celeste — 112 Wood, Liz — 112 z Zeitvogel, Jen — 112 David, Christina— 113, 152, 153, 160 Nick Spoonei Summers, James — 105 Swain, Karen — 106, 144, 145 Szekely, Rebecca — 106, 150 T Theodore, Elaine — 107, 6, 37, 144. 145, 158, 159, 162 Thomas, April — 107 Thurston, Bruce — 107, 13, 162, 201 Trier, Steve — 107, 148, 152 Tuli, John — 108 u Urell, Alan — 108 V Van Holland, Heather— 109, 148, 162 Villas, Lee — 109, 11, 156 Vining, Betsy — 109, 26, 200, 207 Vlachos, Matt — 109, 7, 37, 201 w Werner, Sabine — 110, 146 COLOPHON P anorama 1985 was published by Hunter Publishing Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Arnold Lohman, Hunter Publishing sales representative, pro¬ vided technical advice. The theme of this year’s book, The Best Part, is printed on the front cover and front end sheets. This theme is emphasized and developed in articles; by use of pictures and headlines; and on special pages. The Yearbook contains 201 pages; a press run of450 copies was made; the trim size is 8 Y 2 by 11 inches. The book is printed on 80 pound dull paper stock. It uses black ink with Times Roman (178) and Times Roman Bold (179) type style for the majority of the body copy. Special type styles were used in some sections: Venture Scrift (156) in the Opening and Closing sections; American Type Medium (126) in the Current Events section. Most of the headlines are printed in Souvenir Light (163). Some headlines used Chartpack stencil as follows: Dividers, Woodstock 60 point; Boston page. Neon 60 point; Current Events, Futura48 point. Captions are printed in 8 point solid format using Times Roman semi-bold italics (145). The cover was designed by the Yearbook editors with Hunter Publishing artists perfecting the drawing. The theme and graphic design on the front lid are silver-foil stamped. The title and year on the front lid, as well as the lettering on the spine, are done in a silk-screen process using P.M.S. color 214. The base cover material is Lexitone 41098 Slate Grey. The end sheets are printed on 65 pound cover weight tinted stock Apache Red (201). The design on the front end sheets uses silver-foil stamping; the back side of the end sheet is printed with black ink. The Best Part Index 201 Wgjg 202 The Best Part Closing I’llltSUII ■ Question: What fast-selling board game has earned the status of “Game of the Year?” Answer: Trivial Pursuit, of course! It is estimated that more than 22 million games were sold in 1984 — by far a record for any board game. The other two most popular, Monopoly and Scrabble, have each sold about 80 million games since they first came on the market in 1935 and 1947 respectively. According to Selchow and Righter, the U.S. Company that bought the rights to Trivial Pursuit, sales proceeds of the game exceeded $750 million in 1984 — nearly three times what board games made all together in 1983. Everyone is playing Trivial Pursuit — 204 The Best Part Closing The Best Part Closing 205 206 The Best Part Closing fSeniors take the chance to pigpile Kurt in Jyes Jx£ unde The Best Part Closing 207 Weston High School 1985 Yearbook Staff. WHS Yearbook T12107 Weston High Sc oo! VW .. ,f ■ ncyj« o V t? V • iC 11 . ! W ' « A 2A.57 J