Wheeler High School - Wheelerite Yearbook (North Stonington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1968 volume:

ore wo In this yearbook we have a collection of our cherished activities, friends, and teachers, which have highlighted our high school years here at Wheeler. We have made many lasting friendships both with classmates who have worked and planned so hard with us and with teachers who have been so understanding and devoted in helping us to prepare for what may lie ahead. Now, as the sun rises on a challenging future, our school days will be but happy memories. To some of us in the Senior Class, this future seems very clear, to others a bit hazy; but all of us can be sure that success will be ours as long as we apply both what we have learned and have experienced throughout high school. Having had an excellent foundation laid here at Wheeler, what we build and how we build is up to us. We should be thankful for the opportunity of attending such a school. I personally would like to extend my best wishes to each of my classmates in all of their future endeavors. Sincerely, Editor-in-Chief Dedication The time you freely gave us, the patience and understanding you had for us, and your extreme thoughtfulness have been deeply appreciated by the Class of 1968. As a token of our gratitude for your devotion, we dedicate our yearbook, the 1968 LEO to you . . . MISS BERNICE ARMSTRONG Special ecoanition to . . . ... Mr. Forbes for advising us on our various Senior activities. MARTHA W. BROWN Photography Editor ARLENE M. WILSON Assistant Editor Ifie Oeo l96 5 DAWN E. CARLSON Editor-in-Chief ROGER A. GOULD Business Editor BARBARA J. RESCH Typing Editor JULIE M. ORR Literary Editor NANCY A. HOLMAN Layout Editor HOWARD P. SCHICK Sports Editor It is with great pleasure that I extend to each member of the graduation class of 1968 my warmest congratulations. Although you leave with sharply etched memories of your years at Wheeler, time will gradually blur most of these memories. However, you may be sure that the impact of the four year segment of your life spent with us here will always be significant. Certain habits, personality traits and elements of your character development have now been formed and will remain part of you for the rest of your life. We trust that our contribution in this respect has been a positive one. We extend to you a cordial invitation to return to visit with us often during the ensuing years. Adolph M. Zukowski Superintendent of Schools THE CORE OF THE ISSUE Basic to all issues in life are the underlying principles in which actions and decisions are rooted. The principles represent the very core, the essence, of our being and, when followed with courage and conviction, tend to give direction to our lives. Principles that are truly significant tend to be handed from one generation to another and each applies the spirit of its times to innovate the basic. That man ‘‘should do good and avoid evil” is a principle as old as rational man. Its application over the centuries has varied with what societies and the individual consider to be “good” and ‘‘evil’’ Each generation has been given the task of determining how principles are to be innovated. Formal schooling is only one factor. The home, churches, society in general, forces from within our country, international pressures--all affect the very core of what is basic. The real essential, however, is each and every individual working from himself, diffusing that same dignity that he first owes himself to all with whom he deals. The doctrine of “doing to others what we would have others do to us” is executed at great sacrifice but therein lies the real worth and the significance of life. Congratulations to each of you. Eugene R. DiOrio Principal JAe Sincerely Appreciale MISS KENNEY, Guidance Counselor MRS. CAMPBELL, School Nurse MRS. MASSEY Office Secretary MRS. TENNANT Guidance Secretary ROSS AIELLO JR Industrial Arts Rifle Club Audio-Visual Director Look alive - you may be replaced by a button” BERNICE ARMSTRONG Mathematics Floral Club N.H.S. Advisor Are you kidding?! MARILYN BAKER Business And I meant it too! ARTHUR BLAKE Business Jogging Club Advisor Tuffy Bumpkins” RONALD BRANN Social Studies Debating Club Baseball Coach The subject matter is as interesting as you make it' BETH BROWN Mathematics Girls' Variety Club Ski Club Girls' Softball Coach People ... JOYCE CAPALBO Home Economics Chefs’ Club Cheering Advisor Don't you dare! ROBERT CLOUTIER Physical Education Lion's Tale Advisor Athletic Director Cross Country Coach Basketball Coach Quit? RAYMOND CROSBY English Boys' Sports Club Treacherous BRUCE FORBES Science Yearbook Advisor Senior Class Advisor Now you people ... RAYMOND GAGNE Language Now, the Red Sox SHARON GIBBONS English Knitting and Embroidery Dramatics Go get a pass! ERWIN GOLDSTEIN Math and Social Studies Chess Club What!!! CARROLL HERSOM Industrial Arts Girls' Shop Assistant Baseball Coach Hello ...” JOHN KENYON, III Science Jr. High Basketball Coach Activities Director Hustle! MARY LOU KRESSATY Mathematics JULIE NOYES English Bridge Club Let's act like adults' CATHERINE POIRIER Music Director Be quiet and sing!” EDWARD POTTER Social Studies We missed you! RUTH B. PROSSER Business Resigned - December 1967 Former Lion’s Tale Advisor What am I going to do with you girls? DANIEL SCHOFIELD Social Studies Student Council Advisor No, not really VIRGINIA SLEP English Library Club Keep it down back there HENRY STEBBINS Science Photography Club Don't forget your ’Snoopy Goggles’ MARY STRONG Language Now kiddies ... GEORGE WHITTEN Science Rifle Club Coin-Collecting Club Go to sleep” SHIELA WILLIAMS Physical Education Girls' Sports Club Calm down girls Senior ( ass Officers President, Randy Foster; Vice-President, Jessie McCullough; Secretary, Arlene Wilson; Treasurer, Rita Harrison. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I would like to thank the faculty, especially our advisors, for the help they have given us throughout our years at Wheeler. We have all appreciated their time and efforts, and these four years have been ones we will not soon forget. Respectfully, President This completes Laura's twelfth year as a North Stonington student. Her continual willingness to help her class and her amiability toward others have gone a long way in making our years here at Wheeler worthwhile. She was our school reporter for the Westerly Sun during her junior and senior years and truly did an excellent job. We wish Laura the very best always. LAURA MAE ANDERSON Laura College LINDA ARLINE ARESKOG Lil Lin Business Linda has been w ith our class since her sophomore year when she moved from Long Island, New York, and has definitely made a place for herself. She is always willing to work and has done a terrific job this year as advertising manager of the Lion's Tale. Linda is interested in the business department and she hopes to make her career in that field. Jim, our tall ana quiet classmate, is one whom we seldom hear much from. Although quiet around others, he has displayed enthusiasm as a participant in both junior varsity and intramural sports. Jim's experience in shop classes will be a great asset to him as he seeks to become a machinist. JAMES WILLIAM ARZIMARSKI Ozzie General SAMUEL ALBERT BLIVEN Sam” General Sam has been extremely active in athletics throughout high school. In both his junior and senior years, he was on the cross country team and in his senior year he was a basketball manager. Sam is always helpful on our many dances including those of the Junior Prom and the Senior Ball. After graduating Sam would like to attend college in Hartford. Throughout her years of high school Marty has been an honor student. In her sophomore year, she was chosen to be a member of the National Honor Society and continued to become treasurer in her senior year. Marty’s many activities include her fine job as the editor of the Lion’s Tale, Photography editor of The Leo, and her ten years in 4-H, during which she represented Connecticut many times. We are sure Marty's career in home economics will be as successful as her high school years have been. MARTHA WILLIAMS BROWN Marty College PETER ROBERT BUEHLER Pete General Pete's friendly disposition and genial attitude has made him a well-liked member of the senior class. He enjoyed taking part in intramural sports with classmates and underclassmen. Pete keeps our class lively with his facetious comments and lively antics. Pete plans to increase his knowledge by becoming a Navy service man. Dawn has acquired many friends throughout her years at Wheeler. Her ability to work diligently and to help people has aided our class a great deal. Dawn served as the chairman of our Junior Prom and also received the C.A.W.D.C. Award in her junior year. Her many achievements throughout her senior year include her tremendous help in the magazine drive, her fine job as Editor of the Leo, and her receiving of the D.A.R. Award. Dawn's accomplishments in her future years are sure to be as outstanding as those in high school. DAWN EILEEN CARLSON Dawn” College Gary may seem quiet but he is actually just the opposite and he has a great sense of humour. Interested in sports, he was baseball manager in his junior and senior years and basketball manager in his senior year. Gary loves cars, especially Corvettes, and he also enjoys slot car racing. Gary would like to attend a junior college after graduation. GARY JAMES CASTAGNA Gary General Sherri, who is certainly one of the most fun-loving girls in the class, will always be remembered for her ability to liven up any dull moment. She has proven to be a valuable member of our class by her work as chairman of the Decorations Committee for the Junior Prom and as chairman of the Senior Ball. We will all miss Sherri, but we're sure she will have good luck in achieving her goals. STEPHANIE ANNETTE CUSHMAN Stevie General Stephanie left Ledyard High School in her junior year and came to Wheeler to finish her high school years. During her two years with us she has participated in many activities and she was chosen as an attendant of the Queen's Court in her junior year. Among Stephanie's interests are cheering, drawing, and horses. Her ability to ride horses has taken her to many competitions and horse shows. To Stevie the Class of '68 wishes the best of luck! Jane joined our class in the fifth grade when she moved here from Stonington, Connecticut. Her quiet appearance hides an enthusiastic nature which she displays by her participation in both class activities and school organizations. Jane was a member of chorus in her junior and senior years and in her junior year she belonged to the Ski Club. Whatever Jane plans for the future, we're sure she will be successful. JANE ELIZABETH FARRAR jane College Since he moved from Westerly, Rhode Island to North Stonington in the ninth grade, Randy has been popular throughout Wheeler. During the past four years he has held many high positions in both class and sports activities. Randy has helped to make many of our school and class activities successful. Sports such as cross-country, basketball, and baseball are among many of his favorites. Next fall Randy plans to go to Porter School of Engineering. RANDALL JERALD FOSTER Randy College VALERIE ANNE GIACHELLO Val Business As a member of our class since first grade, Kathy's friendly manner has made her an amiable classmate. Her varied interests include ice skating, dancing, and swimming. She was a member of the Ski Club in her Junior year and a Chorus member in both her junior and senior years. After graduation Kathy plans to be an office receptionist. We sincerely hope that she will attain her highest goals. At the beginning of her freshman year, Valerie left Waterford High School and began her high school years at Wheeler. She has helped our class activities tremendously, especially in the line of refreshments. After graduation Valerie plans to attend college, and with her sincere and friendly attitude she is sure to gain happiness and success in furthering her education. KATHLEEN MARIE GLEASON Kathy General ROGER ARNOLD GOULD JR. ‘Spoolie General Lively Debbie always brightened up our class with her bubbling spirit. Even though she is small in stature, she lets us know that she has many opinions to be heard. She shows her school spirit by being at ail of our dances, basketball games, and pep rallies. This enthusiasm will carry Debbie forward in her hairdressing career and all of her future activities. Roger, one of our quieter classmates. has proven to be an asset to our class. He and his pick-up truck have served tremendously for such activities as our Junior Prom and Senior Ball. Roger's pleasing disposition and attitude toward our class in general have made him a great classmate to have. This year completes Roger’s twelfth yean as a student in North Stomngton and way back in grammar school, he acquired the nickname of Spoolie because of his extremely curly hair. DEBORAH ANN GRAHAM Debby General Linda has been with us throughout her junior high and senior high school years. Her bright sense of humor has livened up many classroom discussions and her mischievous nature always kept her in the center of our senior schemes. Linda has aided our class by her participation on many dance committees including those of the Junior Prom and Senior Ball. LINDA JEAN GRAHAM Linda” General CHARLES FREDRICK HAASE Charlie” College Charlie has always taken an active part in the senior class by helping with our activities and attending them. He and his classmates are quite often seen at our school dances, movies, and sports events. A quick eye and hand enable him to show a great deal of artistic ability. This interest and ability in an will help him as he pursues a career in the field of engineering and design. A great sense of humour and a friendly nature are two outstanding characteristics of our classmate, Ray. Since he came to Wheeler from St. Mary's School, Williman-tic, Conn., at the beginning of the eighth grade, Ray has proven to be a valuable member of our class. His position as one of the captains of the magazine drive in his senior year encouraged all of us to reach our goal. Ray's ambition will certainly aid him in achieving success in his future years at college. CONSTANTINE RAYMOND HADDAD Ray College REBA NANCY HARRISON Reba General Reba, one of our most talented classmates, came to our school during her junior year. She formerly attended Westerly Junior and Senior High Schools in Westerly, Rhode Island. As a result of Reba's buoyant and genial personality, and her popularity among the students, she was chosen as an attendant of the Queen's Court during her junior year. Whenever you see Reba, you're sure to see a smile. RITA GERTRUDE HARRISON Rita College Rita has helped our class a great deal since she moved here from Westerly, R.I. in her junior year. She has participated in many of our school activities such as Chorus and girls' basketball. During her junior year, Rita was chosen as an attendant of the Queen's Court and a member of All-Eastern Conn. Music Festival. Rita's friendly and happy ways provide her with an ideal disposition for a future in elementary teaching. NANCY ALICE HOLMAN Nance College Nancy, although seemingly quiet at times, has contributed much to our good times. She has a genuine interest in class affairs and activities, and participates in most of those sponsored by the class of '68. This is Nancy's twelfth year of education in the North Ston-ington Schools, and through the years she has left us all with a lasting impression of her honesty and sincerity. Dana, who formerly attended school in Groton, Conn., has now been with the Class of '68 for four years. As a result of her friendly nature and her popularity among all of the students, she was chosen as an attendant of the Queen's Court in her junior year, and one of the class favorites in her senior year. Dana enjoys sports and was a co-captain of the Junior Varsity cheering squad during her sophomore year. In the future Dana would like to travel and we know she'll attain her highest goals. NANCY MARIE JENNERWEIN Dana General Martha, who is so quiet and shy will surprise you with her wonderful sense of humor. She enjoys and has been on the Girls' Basketball team. She has also been a great help in typing for the Lion's Tale. Martha is very interested in home economics, makes many of her own clothes, and would like to make a career in the field of home economics. MARTHA JANE JOHNSON Martha” Business Sharon has been with our class since the first grade. Throughout her years at Wheeler, she has been eager to contribute to the success of class and school activities. Sharon is noted for her artistic ability which has proven to be an asset to the decorations and publicity for many of our dances including the Junior Prom. In her sophomore and junior years, Sharon participated in sports as the manager of the girls' softball team. We’re sure that Sharon will be a success in her career as a hairdresser. SHARON ANN KUZENKA Kuzenka College MICHAEL JOHN LaPRESLE Mike College As one of our more lively classmates, Mike has truly provided plenty of humour for our class. In fact, just listening to him laugh is as funny as the many jokes and pranks he provides us with. Mike has displayed great artistic ability during his years at Wheeler. He set the scale and color scheme for our beautiful Junior Prom mural, and has also contributed many well done posters for our various activities. Mike will always be remembered as one who brightened up our days in high school. Charlene has been with us since the sixth grade and has supported all of our class and school activities. She was a member of the Junior Varsity cheering squad in her sophomore year and she was a member of Chorus in both her junior and senior years. She has been on many of our dance committees including those of the Junior Prom and Senior Ball. Charlene's future is relatively undecided, but we're sure it will be successful as long as she remains as hard-working and enthusiastic as she is now. CHARLENE LEBOVITZ Charlene General MARSHA LOUISE McCORD Boobie Business Marsha's main interest lies in secretarial work. During her past two years at Wheeler, she has taken the business course and has acquired the ability of a fine typist. Throughout her high school years, Marsha has used her competence to help make class activities successful. Our class wishes Marsha the very best of luck in her chosen profession. jessie lee McCullough Bootsie General Jessie joined us here at Wheeler during the latter part of the eighth grade, and our class hasn't been the same since. His crazy jokes and comical actions are enough to make everyone laugh. Jessie also has a serious side which he has shown by his help to our class, especially during his senior year when he became our Vice-President. Jessie’s willingness to help and to express ideas toward class activities have been much appreciated. Whenever there is laughter or mischief in the air, Mickey is sure to be in the middle of it all. Since he joined us from Fort Wayne, Indiana in his freshman year, he has added a sparkle to the class by his famous storytelling. Always willing to help, Mickey has participated in many of the class activities. He has also served as a volunteer fireman for our town. With Mickey's friendly personality, he is sure to gain happiness in the future. MICKEY CRIST McMASTER Mickey General HENRY DEXTER MITCHELL •Dexter General Throughout Dexter's twelve years as a North Stonington student he has contributed much to his class and his classmates. He is always seen in Chevies, which never fail to be loud and fast, and is now building a stock car to race at the Speed Bowl where he is quite often seen. We're sure Dexter's future will be a success as he attends college in Florida. Judy, the perfect example of a tempermental redhead, has been a member of our class since the ninth grade. Before coming to Wheeler, she attended Chanho Regional High School in Charleston, Rhode Island. Judy has been active in sports throughout her high school years. She is always willing to work hard for our class, as she has proved by her help on our Junior Prom. Our best wishes are extended to Judy for her future in the field of data processing. JUDITH MARY MURRAY Judy College During Julie’s past twelve years at Wheeler, she has proven to be a friend to all and always willing to lend a helping hand. Class dances and activities wouldn’t have been the same without her help. She has served as chairman of the Refreshment Committee for the Junior Prom. Due to Julie's extraordinary qualities, she has been a member of the National Honor Society since her Sophomore year, and has been serving as vice-president this past year. JOSEPH ALBERT PARA NT Panic General Joe, with his friendly manner, is always willing to offer his services to whomever needs help. Setting up and cleaning up at school activities have been some of his ways of helping. Without Joe and his truck, these activities wouldn't have been the same. Fire fighting has added excitement to Joe's life while serving as one of the town's volunteer senior firemen. We wish Joe the best as he joins the Navy next year. JULIE MARGARET ORR Julie” College GARY WILLARD PARK Gary” General Jeanne has been with our class since the sixth grade, when she moved here from Stonington, Connecticut. She has been active in athletics and has won a letter for her participation in softball. This year as well as last she has been a member of the W Club. Always willing to help out with class activities, she is well-liked by all her classmates. After graduation, Jeanne plans to attend Thames Valley State Technical Institute to study data processing. Gary came to Wheeler in his sophomore year from Stonington, Connecticut. He is definitely one of our most musically inclined classmates, and has contributed greatly to our activities both in setting up and providing the music. Gary is well-known as the lead guitarist in the band, The Illusions . He was also a member of chorus in his junior and senior years. Gary is often seen around school with his long hair and wild looking clothes. Perhaps someday we’ll see Gary on stage. EUGENIE MARIE PICARD Jeanne College SUSAN DuBEE PICKERING Suzi-Q College Sue came to Wheeler as a freshman from West Warwick, Rhode Island. Her jovial disposition and her outlandish giggle have brightened up many of our days at Wheeler. Sue became a varsity cheerleader in her junior year and has been a great asset to our class by serving on various committees for our school functions. Her future career as a nurse will be successful, we're certain. CHARLES GILBERT RATHBUN Charlie” General Charlie, known for his fast little pick-up, has always taken the freedom to express his ideas concerning our class projects and activities -or even concerning our class in gen eral. His long hair and missing socks certainly leave us with vivid memories. Always willing to be of help, and more important to participate, Charlie deserves many thanks from all of us. BARBARA JEAN RESCH Barb College As a transfer from Paris American High School in Paris, France this year, Barbara has brightened our class with her cheerful personality. During the past year she has used her talents with both the Leo and with decorations for Snowflakes and Mistletoe . Because of her high qualities and academic standing, Barb became a member of the National Honor Society in her junior year while in Paris. Barb plans to go to college next fall and major in math. DAVID JOHN ROODE Even though David may appear to be quiet and keep to himself, he's really quite the opposite. Very interested in cars, Dave is often seen at stock car races. Some day soon Dave intends to build and drive a stock car at Waterford Speed Bowl. Good luck Dave. Roode General Linda's lively outgoing nature has contributed to our class in many ways. Since she transferred to Wheeler from Mill Lane Junior High School, Long Island, N.Y., she has kept extremely busy. Linda has not only helped our class a great deal but also our whole school by her fine job as President of the Student Council. The Class of '68 will always remember Linda's QUIET ways. LINDA SUSAN ROWE Lin College ROBERT BYRON SAVAGE JR. Bob” College Bob, who came to Wheeler from Bath, Maine, has really made a place for himself in our class. He supports our school basketball team and he can be found in any crowd by just listening for his bugle. Bob was a member of the '67 Cross Country Team this year and belonged to the Gymnastics Club in his Junior year. He was named a commended student on the National Merit Tests and is always helping classmates with their science homework. Bob plans to major in Engineering in college. The senior class just wouldn't have been the same without good-natured Howard. His ability to like and be liked has made him a friend to everyone. In both sports and scholastic work, Howard has shown a great deal of enthusiasm and has always taken an active part in both. This year he has done a wonderful job as Sports Editor of JThe_Leo. Howard has always been one of our favorites and will never have any trouble making friends. HOWARD PALMER SCHICK Howie” College DAVID HARTMAN SCHOONMAN Schooma General David has been a member of our class for twelve years and is a friend to all. In his junior year he was on the Decorations Committee for our Prom and is always ready to help. David's many hobbies include working in shop and watching the speed bowl races at Waterford. He can often be seen driving his car - a Metropolitan. The Class of 68 wishes David the best of luck always! Marilyn, who has been a member ot our class since the first grade, is known for her artistic ability, which she displays in helping to decorate for all out dances. She was the major producer for the mural of our Junior Prom and was also an attendant of the Queen's Court during her junior year. Marilyn's main interest for the future is to attend modeling school. Her charm and poise will be an asset to this profession. We certainly wish Marilyn the best of luck and we're sure she'll make a great model. MARILYN SENIOR Mel College JAMES RAYMOND SKAGGS Jim Business Jim, like many of the other senior boys, is an avid sports enthusiast. No matter what type of game is in action or what season it may be, Jim will be there to participate. He displays his school spirit not only at sports activities, but also at social gatherings. Although quiet while involved in one of his many paperback books, Jim always lets his class know that he has many opinions and suggestions to be heard. Our good-natured classmate, John, always seems to be in the middle of some kind of loud discussion, usually about Italians. John has participated in cross country this year and was a member of the Gymnastics Club in his junior year. He is well-known for saying ridiculous things which continually get him into hot water . We're sure that John's exceptional disposition will prove very beneficial as he enters college. JOHN EDWARD STEDMAN John College BARBARA JEAN UPTON Barb General Barbara, who seems to be quiet and shy, is really full of enthusiasm. She enjoys being with people, which she proves by attending basketball games and school dances. One of Barbara's goals is to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. We are sure that Barb will attain her goal and have a very prosperous future. MARGARET STEWART VanPATTEN Peggi College Peggi is known to many for her outstanding scholastic abilities. Throughout her high school years her good qualities have been an asset to our whole class and because of these qualities, Peggi has been a member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to make our class activities successful as she proved by her help on both our Junior Prom and Senior Ball. We wish Peggi much luck and success in her future endeavors. THOMAS EDWARD VEITCH Tom” Business Pittsburg, Pennsylvania had been Tom’s home town before moving to North Stonington at the beginning of his eighth school year. Baseball, basketball, and dancing are among Tom's favorite pastimes. Along with these he also enjoys listening to The Rolling Stones. Tom is looking forward to becoming an official umpire. ARLENE MARIE WILSON Arlene College Because of Arlene's vivacious and enthusiastic personality, she was chosen Queen of the Junior Prom, and she really made a lovely one. Always friendly and bubbling over with school spirit, she has been a Varsity cheerleader for three years and this year is co-captain. Arlene also has been the secretary of the W club and of our class. May Arlene's future years at college be as rewarding as those in high school! Senior Cwch v itiej CLASS FAVORITES Dawn Carlson and Howard Schick MEMBERS OF THE COURT Sheryl Coats Randy Foster Nancy Jennerwein Jessie McCullough THE QUEEN'S COURT Jean Courtial Stephanie Cushman Reba Harrison Rita Harrison Nancy Jennerwein Marilyn Senior Tolly Green G� xn -- , - Hop n cK 9, 9 |V e«o. I � c I J C) ass 7['story In our Freshman year the most memorable event was certainly our dance -the Jolly Green Giant Hop. With the help and participation of the class, the evening of May 19, 1965 was one of success and fun. The chairmen responsible for this dance were: Decoration and Refreshments - Julie Orr; Entertainment and Chaperones - Linda Graham; Tickets and Publicity - Laura Anderson; and Set-up and Clean-up - Andy Venn. As sophomores we were old hands at planning activities. Our first highlight of the year was a dance, Snoopy’s Hop , held on March 25, 1966. The Mustangs played at our dance and the evening turned out to be an enjoyable one. The second big event for our sophomore class was another dance. This dance, The Sophomore Sock Hop, was held in the gym on the evening of April 23, 1966. These two big activities were very successful and helped us greatly when it came to planning our junior events. Our first activity as the junior class was a dance held on October 21, 1966. Our dance, Hobo’s Haven , was held in the auditorium from 8-11 p.m. and grades 9-12 were invited. The Class of '68 as juniors can be proud of a wonderful prom - Three Coins in a Fountain . This exciting activity was held on Saturday, May 13, 1967 at eight o'clock in the evening in the High School Gymnasium. Our class worked diligently from November, 1966 to May 1, 1967 at making our prom the success that it was. The class extends much gratitude to our advisors, Mr. Ronald Brann and Mr. Jerry Copsinis, for their constant help and advice during the many months of planning for our prom. We are also thankful for having an ambitious chairman -Dawn Carlson and assistant chairman - Arlene Wilson. Along with Dawn and Arlene, our other committee chairmen and assistant chairmen were: Decorations - Sheryl Coats and Linda Graham; Entertainment - Reba Harrison and Mickey McMaster; Tickets and Booklets - Laura Anderson and Judy Murray; Invitations - Martha Brown and Rita Harrison; Publicity - Eugenie Picard and Peggi Stewart Van Patten; Refreshments - Julie Orr and Nancy Holman; and Coronation - Linda Rowe and Kathy Gleason. Each member of the class was on at least one of the committees and everyone worked hard. On the evening of May 13 it was obvious that the Class of '68 was to sponsor one of the best proms ever to be held at Wheeler. The decorations were beautiful and the evening was one of unforgettable memories and fun. Although it does not seem possible, we have all developed Senioritis. Yes, that long awaited year has finally come and the activities of the year have definitely been numerous. First of all, the Class of ’68 would like to thank this year's class officers for jobs well done. Our officers are: President - Randy Foster; Vice-President - Jessie McCullough; Secretary - Arlene Wilson; Treasurer - Rita Harrison; and Historian - Susan Pickering. Most important of all are our advisors - Miss Bernice Armstrong and Mr. Bruce Forbes - who have helped us a great deal this year. The Annual Magazine Drive was one of the major events starting us off in our senior year. Two captains. Jeanne Picard and Ray Haddad, were chosen to lead the class which was divided into two teams. We managed to go well over our goal thanks to the participation of the whole class and especially to our three high salesmen - Dawn Carlson, Peggi Stewart Van Patten and Sam Bliven. Our first activity as Seniors was a dance held on October 20, 1967 in the auditorium. Our dance, Pyschedelic Reaction, featured the Illusions and was well-planned by the chairman - Marilyn Senior, the co-chairman - Stephanie Cushman, and the rest of the Class of '68. Another important occasion for the Seniors was their Senior Ball. This Semi-Formal, Snowflakes and Mistletoe , held in the school gymnasium on December 16, 1967, was fun-filled and exciting for all. The most important time of the evening was the coronation of the class favorites - Dawn Carlson and Howard Schick. Members of the court of favorites were Nancy Jennerwein, Randy Foster, Sheryl Coats, and Jessie McCullough. TALLEST and SHORTEST J. Picard C. Rathbun CLASS FLIRTS N. Jennerwein M. McM aster INSTIGATORS S. Coats P. Buehler MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED B. Resch R. Savage OLDEST N. Jennerwein M. McM aster MOST ATHLETIC R. Foster E. Picard YOUNGEST M. La Presle M. Van Patten (absent) BEST DRESSED J. McCullough M. Senior BEST DANCERS T. Veitch L. Graham CLASS CLOWNS L. Areskog J. McCullough J. Farrar J. Stedman MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT CLASS ARTISTS M. Senior M. LaPresle MOST DEPENDABLE S. Coats R. Gould S. Coats H. Schick C o ass I, LAURA ANDERSON, do hereby leave my ability to keep from getting kicked out of class during junior and senior high to my brother, who desperately needs it. I, LINDA ARESKOG, do hereby leave my black leather jacket and New York slang to anyone who could make a worse first impression. I, JAMES ARZAMARSKI, do hereby leave my ability to stuff the basketball to Bob Coats, who gets a kick out of it. I, SAM BLIVEN, do hereby leave my bent up crumpled locker to Greg Dubuque in hopes that he can straighten it out for the next year's Senior Class. I, MARTHA BROWN, do hereby leave my knee pads from basketball to Linda Adams and my 4-H dairy project to George Storey. I, PETE BUEHLER, do hereby leave my miserable disposition and my favorite sleeping spot to whoever needs it. I, DAWN CARLSON, do hereby leave Miss Armstrong in full possession of her keys hoping that they won't get lost so much next year. I, GARY CASTAGNA, do hereby leave my hair to Mr. Forbes, in hopes that he will start a group. I, SHERYL COATS, do hereby leave my pleasing personality to Pat Devaney, who needs it more than I do, my warm woolen socks to Randy Foster, and my ability to avoid reckless drivers to a certain junior. I, STEPHANIE CUSHMAN, do hereby leave my mini-skirts to Sue Graham, whom they'll probably fit. I, JANE FARRAR, do hereby leave my ability to skip gym classes and get away with it to anyone. I, RANDALL FOSTER, do hereby leave my best wishes to Mr. Cloutier and his cross-country team. I, VALERIE GIACHELLO, do hereby leave my bookkeeping talents to Diane Senior in hopes that she can use them in the future. I, KATHLEEN GLEASON, do hereby leave my vivacious laugh to Donna Jones. I, ROGER GOULD, do hereby leave my spoolies to Mr. Bruce Forbes to use instead of his wife's hair spray, and my ability to buy junk cars to Mr. DiOrio who doesn't really need it. I, DEBORAH GRAHAM, do hereby leave my five foot height to any girl who towers over her boyfriend, or to the basketball team, either one. I, LINDA GRAHAM, do hereby leave my expression of innocence to Mary Peabody and my ability to make up an excuse on the spur of the moment to Mrs. Massey. I, CHARLES HAASE, do hereby leave my Junior Prom tuxedo pants which were six sizes too big, to Howard and Randy who helped me out, and to Donna Lebo-vitz, the last tag. I, RAY HADDAD, do hereby leave my beat up razor to my friend, Jim Skaggs, so he can look at it and laugh. I, REBA HARRISON, do hereby leave my extra gym period to anyone who will accept the floor burns and bruises that go along with it. I, RITA HARRISON, do hereby leave the sophomore and junior boys to the sophomore and junior girls in hopes that they'll get together. I NANCY HOLMAN, do hereby leave my frequent smiles to the sad members of the faculty. I, NANCY JENNERWEIN, do hereby leave my outstanding grades (ha! ha!) to my brother Tommy, my holey gym socks to Wayne Coats, and my ability to skip school and always get caught to Bobby Penfield and Buddy Baker. I, MARTHA JOHNSON, do hereby leave my friendly but quiet ways to the junior girls. I, SHARON KUZENKA, do hereby leave fifteen pounds to be distributed to anyone, whole or in portions, who wants or needs a few extra pounds here and there. I, MIKE LAPRESLE, do hereby leave my horse to Pat Devaney to add to her collection of nags. I, CHARLENE LEBOVITZ, do hereby leave my new two piece board to the nearest repair surf shop, and my J.C. sandals to the next junior leather legs. I, MARSHA MCCORD, do hereby leave my athletic ability in gym classes to anyone who wants it. I, JESSIE MCCULLOUGH, do hereby leave my handsome talent and sweet soul and body to Frank Falck. I, MICKEY MCMASTER, do hereby leave my ability to get kicked out of classes to the underclassmen. I, DEXTER MITCHELL, do hereby leave my ability to have trouble with Chevies to Bob Penfield. I, JUDITH MURRAY, do hereby leave my ability to roam the halls for the past two years without getting caught to the underclassmen who will need it. I, JULIE ORR, do hereby leave my creativity and ability at decorating to Miss Capalbo. I, JOSEPH PARANT. do hereby leave my truck to my sister Judy, and my volleyball ability to Jim Lord. I, GARY PARK, do hereby leave my masculine body and irresistible appearance to Frank Falck. I, EUGENIE PICARD, do hereby leave my ability to roam the halls without a legal pass and without getting caught to anyone who can use it. I, SUSAN PICKERING, do hereby leave to Alan my friendship; and to Mr. Cloutier, I leave all those pep rallies, which we didn't have, in hopes that they will be held next year, for the team. I, CHARLES RATHBUN, do hereby leave my good driving habits to the State Police and good luck to all my classmates. I, BARBARA RESCH, do hereby leave my uncontrollable blushing to my sister, Sue, in hopes that she can learn to suppress it better than I. I, DAVID ROODE, do hereby leave my ability to drive like a maniac and not get caught to John Comeau, and my bear’s foot to Kathy Breidinger in hopes that she will give it a good home. I, LINDA ROWE, do hereby leave my QUIET ways to Elaine Bianco in hopes that she may soon learn to quiet down, and my ability to get in and out of trouble without really trying to anyone who wants it. I, ROBERT SAVAGE, do hereby leave my good penmanship to Lynn Haugen and my luck with English teachers to Pam Boissevain. I, HOWARD SCHICK, do hereby leave my luck in taking 2 months to grow a beard to Roy Gutherie who only needs one day. I, DAVID SCHOONMAN, do hereby leave my Metropolitan to David Morse and Kathy Breidinger and my ability to be late for school to anyone who can get away with it. I, MARILYN SENIOR, do hereby leave my abilities to jinx everyone I go near to my sister and my fantastic driving skills to Sandra Bliven. I, JAMES SKAGGS, do hereby leave my extremely neat locker to Elaine Bianco in the hopes that she'll keep it that way. I, JOHN STEDMAN, do hereby leave my nicknames to Mrs. Slep, and my good friend Charles Haase to Harriet Bill. I, MARGARET STEWART VANPATTEN, do hereby leave my ability to get good grades without studying to anyone who needs it. I, BARBARA UPTON, do hereby leave my soft voice to Mary Peabody. I, THOMAS VEITCH, do hereby leave Karen Kazeniewski defenseless and Cheryl Hebb my Wilt Chamberlain book. I, ARLENE WILSON, do hereby leave my two pairs of size 6 sneakers to Miss Armstrong in hopes that she can make one pair out of them. We, the Senior girls, do hereby leave all the empty Right Guard cans to the defenseless underclassmen who we stole them from. NAME FAVORITE SAYING FAMED FOR LAURA ANDERSON LINDA ARESKOG JAMES ARZAMARSKI SAMUEL BLIVEN MARTHA BROWN PETER BUEHLER DAWN CARLSON GARY CASTAGNA SHERYL COATS STEPHANIE CUSHMAN JANE FARRAR RANDY FOSTER VALERIE GIACHELLO KATHY GLEASON ROGER GOULD DEBBIE GRAHAM LINDA GRAHAM CHARLES HAASE RAYMOND HADDAD REBA HARRISON RITA HARRISON NANCY HOLMAN NANCY JENNERWEIN MARTHA JOHNSON SHARON KUZENKA MICHAEL LA PRES LE Oh really! I'm hungry” Stop it now! Those are the breaks” Are you kidding? Hurry up Really? Just don’t hit! I'm sorry I guess I'm bored! Quiet down What a dud!! Really? Noooooo! Do you have a dime? Who me! I'm not moving Oh no! Cut it out Oh Christmas! Stupid Would I lie to you? Promise Yep, take it easy! Help! Complaining Eating My height Chicken farm Blushing Sleeping in class Being silly Smashing up our egg truck Being attacked in the hall Flirting Being quiet Red ears Being graceful Laugh Curly hair and loud socks Shortness All my loves Bounce pass Procrastinating Singing duets Singing My smile Flirting Her nickname Being absent Skipping school LIKED MOST MISSED MOST PET PEEVE Classmates Trig Class Not a student entrance Woody Mrs. Prosser Walking to school Away game buses Math bull sessions School buses Margie Margie Lazy people Basketball Math classes N.H.S. Noon rest period Paul Crofts Girls Basketball Miss Armstrong Home Ec. classes Lunch at the store Gym classes Overfriendly girls Drew Mr. Schofield's class P. Buehler and R. Foster Mark Mr. Aiello People who are always absent Consumers Ed. class Chorus Gym classes Sports Sports Backing up Mr. Blake's jokes Mrs. Prosser English and Steno Class Ski Club Gym classes Mr. Potter’s study hall A certain twin Shop class People using my tools in shop Skiing Gym class Study hall with Junior boys Making excuses Skipping school People using false excuses Gym Field trips Gossips of the school Violent Chem. labs Homeroom riots Nilly Roger Westerly Being a twin Boys English Vocabulary Noisy, crowded buses Trig class Guidance office People telling me what to do Bruce Brownosing Mr. Forbes The Senior Boys Guidance Office Gym class The yearbook English class Cluttered halls Short bells between classes Linda. Sheri and Dana Linda, Sheri and Dana Linda, Sheri and Dana NAME CHARLENE LEBOVITZ MARSHA MCCORD JESSIE MCCULLOUGH MICKEY MCMASTER DEXTER MITCHELL JUDITH MURRAY JULIE ORR JOSEPH PA RANT GARY PARK EUGENIE PICARD SUSAN PICKERING CHARLES RATHBUN BARBARA RESCH DAVID ROODE LINDA ROWE ROBERT SAVAGE HOWARD SCHICK DAVID SCHOONMAN MARILYN SENIOR JAMES SKAGGS JOHN STEDMAN BARBARA UPTON MARGARET VAN PATTEN THOMAS VEITCH ARLENE WILSON FAVORITE SAYING Oh gads! You got to be kidding Get it together now You better believe it Sorry about that Suffer I don't know Can you take me home? CENSORED Hi, Fans! Sophomores Kiss me! Right! You can't win 'em all I'll tell my mommy! Isn't it awful? Get out of here Liar! ! Oh, pooh! C'mon, man! You know I can't do it Oh no! What homework?? You Hamburger Whatchamacallit FAMED FOR Being an individualist Complaining Clothes styles Big flirt Trouble with Chevys Getting a little excited Messy locker My truck Meanness Sense of humor Changing moods Mustaches Crooked baby finger My beard Being talkative Good Penmanship Not laughing at jokes 55 Chevy and Metropolitan Sitting on my ankles Arguing a point Nothing Soft voice My locker Being late My laugh LIKED MOST MISSED MOST PET PEEVE Fun time California People who put on Consumers Ed. class Gym class Homeroom Lunch room Lunch room Gross people Arlene Wilson Bumping Mr. Forbes English teachers Fast Chevys Running cops English classes Gym and math class Roaming the halls Marsha saying What? Homerooms The kids School buses Fires Fires People who feel superior Being late for school Squeaky for English 12-B English Class Roaming the halls The kids Brown nosers Cheering Senior guys Coach Terry Shop Math class Volvos Yearbook meetings Basketball games People who make me blush Nothing Nothing in particular Pam Boissevain Getting on cheering Trig class People making fun of my accent Biology class Lunch table English teachers Basketball Ranking out John Sophomores Missing class meeting No dungarees in school English class Jinxing Randy Drafting class John Comeau Elaine Elaine Girls with skinny legs Drafting Speed Typing Hot lunches Gym Chorus H.E. Room Fixe experiments Class meetings Cafeteria and hot lunch Lunch with the boys Mr. Blake Girls who chase boys Cheering Miss C. and cheering Egotistical people .Juniors Flotetta Watrous in Girls' Shop P. Devaney J. Farrar E. Fish F. Fonneman K. Foster H. Geer C. Hannifin R. Barker B. Baker C. Anderson B. Adams S. Zukowski T. Walden K. Tardona M. Melia S. Resch J. Proulx D. Pianka ABSENTEES G. Caswell R. Coats P. Cofone J. Comeau T. Crandall G. Dubuque F. Falck L. Haugen P. Johnson E. Kallen M. LaPresle M. Mazotta S. McLauglin B. Moore R. Palmer M. Peabody B. Swain L. Vance F. Watrous C. White B. Penfield P. McQuillan D. McGowan M. Hebb K. Holloway D. Jones B. Kaschel P. McCarthy D. Main J. Lord (Sophomores D. Albert E. Anderson K. Arzamarski S. Barker L. Battersby H. Bill L. Bliven E. Bradley B. Browne H. Buchkoltz C. Chapman L. Chappell M. Charron W. Coats S. Corbin N. Crofts N. Famum S. Fowler J. Gavitt P. Gavitt R. Geer T. Gleason S. Graham P. Gray P. Gray L. Gudger D. Guthrie R. Guthrie B. Haddad L. Hayes C. Hebb W. Hescock B. Hofer D. Holly B. Host ABSENTEES Donna Lebovitz in Floral Club S. Bliven F. Limpert D. Senior G. Storey R. Johnson R. Jones K. Kazeniewski B. Kronk H. Kuzenka I. Kuzenka K. Laitinen L. Latham D. Lebovitz D. Morse J. Murray J. Murray J. Parant D. Rathbun A. Roode M. Rusich B. Savage G. Scheller J. Svetz L. Walden K. Ward S. Westcott K. Wilcox S. Wilson A. Winslow L. Adams J. Appleton G. Arzamarski H. Bailey E. Bill K. Boissevain J. Bradley K. Breidinger S. Carney E. Clark G. Coats R. Copelin L. Costa B. Crandall P. Davidson 7resAi men ABSENTEES A. Anderson T. Buehler P. Pollard David Doucette and Jimmy Peters J. Giachello S. Goggin E. Gray C. Haddad N. Hannifin G. Horn R. Host E. Johansen G. Johnson M. Kaschel L. Krus M. Lowe D. Main M. Main S. Main N. McCord P. MacDougall D. McGowan P. McQuillan J. Miner L. Miner W. Orr M. Page J. Palmer T. Parsons J. Petryk D. Pianka P. Pierson B. Rathbun S. Schaffer C. Spear C. Steinhart C. Storey M. Svetz L. Tillinghast M. Walden D. White C. Wilkinson D. York L. Zukowski What! That goulash again? Miss America 1810 Are the seats the same in there? Reading room in the State Pen. P.D. will do it every time. Sprechen-Sie Deutsche? Ugh! Seniors Student Cjo unciI FRONT ROW: B. Brown, Treasurer; L. Rowe, President; J. Comeau, Vice-President; K. Kazeniewski, Secretary; SECOND ROW: G. Brown, R. Coon, L. Haugen, D. Main, Mr. Schofield, Advisor; G. Park, B. Rathbun, T. Hescock. dational 1 fon or Society LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Brown, Treasurer; M. Van Patten. B. Crofts, Secretary-. M. Hebb. President; Miss Armstrong, Advisor; 1. Orr. Vice-President; B. Resdh. C. Anderson. “7s) G ub FRONT ROW: G. Dubuque, S. Bliven, J. Picard, A. Wilson, Secretary; D. Main, Treasurer; D. Carlson, Vice-President; S. Pickering, A. Winslow, M. McMaster, R. Guthrie; SECOND ROW: M. Brown, L. Anderson, L. Latham, H. Schick, G. Proulx, L. Chappell, D. Albert, J. Murray, J. Parant, M. Johnson; (Missing: Advisors, Miss Capalbo and Mr. Cloutier; President, Randy Foster; I. Kuzenka; H. Kuzenka.) lucfio- TJ suad LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Savage, P. Gray, B. Haddad, P. Gray, L. Walden, Mr. Aiello, Advisor; M. Browning, G. Coats. JijjAee er 7 jyfi () iorus UJie Jjastels LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Poirier, Director; Rita Harrison, Linda Rowe, Ellen Bradley, Susan Pickering, Nancy Holman, Martha Brown, Linda Costa, Karen Foster, Cheryl Wilkinson. IQion s Jafe FIRST ROW: L. Rowe, L. Areskog, B. Savage, M. Brown, Editor; C. Anderson, Assist. Editor, P. Van Patten, N. Holman; SECOND ROW: J. Svetz, B. Crofts, N. McCord, B. Kronk', V. Falck, L. Costa, E. Gray; THIRD ROW: W. Hescock, P. Cofone, V. Giachello, S. McLauglin, H. Bailey, Mrs. Prosser, Former Advisor; L. Walden; (Missing: Mr. Cloutier, Present Advisor; B. Resch). junior 7 ijA GAorus Senior Directory LAURA ANDERSON - Softball 2,3; Chorus 2; W Club 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. LINDA ARESKOG - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; LioiTs Tale 3, 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. JAMES ARZAMARSKI - Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball, J. V. 1,3; Senior Ball Committee 4. SAMUEL BLIVEN - Junior Prom Committee 3; Cross-Country 3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball Manager 4; W Club 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. MARTHA BROWN - Chorus 1,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3. Treasurer 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball 4, Co-Captain 3; W Club 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Pastels 4; Yearbook 4; Lion’s Tale Editor 4. PETER BUEHLER - Baseball 2; Junior Prom Committee 3. DAWN CARLSON - Class Secretary 1; Softball 1,3,4, Co-Captain 2; Class Vice-President 3; Student Council Vice-President 3; Junior Prom Committee Chairman 3; W Club 3, Vice-President 4; Basketball 4, Co-Captain 3; Senior Ball Committee 4; C.A. W.D.C. 3; D.A.R. 4; Yearbook Editor 4; Elks Youth Leadership Award 4; Senior Class Favorite 4. GARY CASTAGNA - Junior Prom Committee 3; Baseball Manager 3,4; Basketball Manager 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. SHERYL COATS - Lion’s Tale 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee Chairman 4; Senior Class Favorite Runner-Up 4. STEPHANIE CUSHMAN - Junior Prom Committee 3; Cheering 4; Junior Prom Court 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. JANE FARRAR - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. RANDY FOSTER - Student Council 2; Basketball 3,4, J.V. 2; Baseball 2,3,4; Cross-Country 3,4; Class President 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4; W Club 4; Senior Bail Committee 4; Senior Class Favorite Runner-Up 4. VALERIE GIACHELLO - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Lion’s Tale 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. KATHY GLEASON - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. ROGER GOULD - Baseball 2; A. V. Club 2,3; 2 Firsts in Shop Project Show 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball Manager 4; Cross-Country Manager 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. DEBORAH GRAHAM - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. LINDA GRAHAM - Class Historian 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4. CHARLES HAASE - Basketball 2; Baseball, J.V. 2,3. RAYMOND HADDAD - Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4; Magazine Drive Captain 4. REBA HARRISON - Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Court 3; Chorus 3,4; Pastels 3; Lion's Tale 3; Basketball 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. RITA HARRISON - Class Treasurer 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Court 3; Basketball 3; Chorus 3,4; Pastels 3,4; Future Teachers of America 3; VFW Award 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. NANCY HOLMAN - Chorus 1,3,4; Pastels 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball Manager 3,4; Softball Manager 3; Senior Ball Committee 4; Yearbook 4; Lion's Tale 4; Future Teachers of America 4. NANCY JENNERWEIN - Class Vice-President 1; Cheering 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Court 3; Class Favorite” Runner-Up. MARTHA JOHNSON - Basketball 1, Manager 4; Softball 1,2,3; W Club 3,4. SHARON KUZENKA - Softball Manager 2,3; Junior Prom Committee 3; W Club 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. MICHAEL LAPRESLE - Junior Prom Committee 3; A .V. Club 3. CHARLENE LEBOVITZ - Cheering, J.V. 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. MARSHA MCCORD - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. JESSIE MCCULLOUGH - Chorus 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Vice-President 4; Senior Class Favorite Runner-Up. MICKEY MCMASTER - Basketball, J.V. 1,2, Varsity 3,4; Cross-Country Manager 3,4; W Club 4. DEXTER MITCHELL - Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. JUDITH MURRAY - Softball 1,2,4; Basketball 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; W Club 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. JULIE ORR - National Honor Society 2,3, Vice-President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Future Teachers of America 3; Yearbook 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. JOSEPH PARANT - Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. GARY PARK - Cross-Country 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Student Council 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. EUGENIE PICARD - Softball 2; Basketball 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; W Club 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Magazine Drive Captain 4. SUSAN PICKERING - Chorus 1,3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Cheering 3,4; Basketball 1; Pastels 3,4; W Club 4; Class Historian 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. CHARLES RATHBUN - Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. BARBARA RESCH - Girls' Athletic Association 1,2, Points Officer 3; First Aid 1; Junior National Honor Society 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Pep Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 2,3,4; Student Council 3; Senior Ball Committee 4; Basketball 4; Chorus Accompanist 4; Bausch and Lomb Science Award 4; Lion's Tale 4. DAVID ROODE - Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. LINDA ROWE - Chorus 1,3,4; Girls’ Athletic Association 1; Pastels 4; Future Teachers of America 4, Vice-President 3; Yale Symposium 2; Student Council President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Basketball 3; Cheering 4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Lion's Tale 4. ROBERT SAVAGE - Band 1; Latin Club 1; Chorus 1; Junior Prom Committee 3; Lion's Tale 4; Basketball Manager 4; Cross-Country 4; Senior Ball 4; Committee 4; NMSQT Commended Student 4; Harvard Book Award 3. HOWARD SCHICK - Basketball Varsity 3,4, J.V. 1.2; Baseball 3,4; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Yearbook 4; ”W Club 4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Cross-Country 4; Senior Class Favorite . DAVID SCHOONMAN - Junior Prom Committee 3; Metal Shop Award 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. MARILYN SENIOR - Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom Court 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. JAMES SKAGGS - Basketball 4; Baseball 3, Co-Captain 4. JOHN STEDMAN - Student Council 1; Cross-Country 4. BARBARA UPTON - Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee 4; Chorus 4. MARGARET STEWART VAN PATTEN - Class Treasurer 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Lion's Tale 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; NMSQT Commended Student 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. THOMAS VEIT CH - Basketball Varsity 3,4, J.V. 1,2; Baseball 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Bail Committee 4; W Club 4. ARLENE WILSON - Basketball 1; Student Council 1; Class Secretary 2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee Assistant Chairman 3; Cheering 2, 3, Co-Captain 4; W Club Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Yearbook Assistant Editor 4; Junior Prom Queen 3; Senior Ball Committee 4. DENNIS GUTHRIE ROY GUTHRIE BASEBALL PREDICTIONS This year's baseball team is most promising. With eight starters returning from last year, a lack of experience will not be a problem. Expected to play for the Head Coach Carroll Hersom are Randy Foster at first base, John Comeau at second, Greg Dubuque at short stop, and Jim Skaggs at third. The outfield will consist of Lenny Latham in left, Tom Veitch in center with the open position in right field. In the catcher's spot should be Doug McGowan. The real battle should be for the pitching position with quite a few candidates challenging last year's starter, Roy Guthrie. With a group of dedicated young men such as this, Wheeler should be assured of its first winning season in baseball, even though the schedule is a tough one with ten QVC league games. LENNY LATHAM JOHN COMEAU GREG DUBUQUE 10 Bacon Academy H 16 Old Lyme A 19 Bacon Academy A 26 Windham Tech A 27 East Granby A 29 Old Lyme H 30 Griswold A 3 Ledyard H 7 Lyman H 10 ‘Norwich Tech A 11 East Granby H 14 Windham Tech H 17 Griswold H 21 Ledyard A 24 Lyman A 28 Norwich Tech H •QVC Conference Game I aC Cl MARK MAZOTTA doug McGowan FIRST ROW: M. McMaster, Mgr.;L. Latham, D. Albert, A. Winslow, S. Bliven, R. Foster, L. Chappell, J. Proulx; SECOND ROW: D. Morse, Mgr.; W. Hescock, C. Chapman, R. Johnson, J. Svetz, J. Murray, H. Schick, R. Savage, R. Guthrie; THIRD ROW: G. Johnson, Mgr.; E. Anderson, S. Westcott, L. Walden, D. White, M. Browning, B. Savage, D. Guthrie, Coach Cloutier. This year's Wheeler High Harriers, led by the running of Alan Winslow and Larry Chappell, posted a fine 9-4 season record. The most noted victory came at the hands of the defending Q. V.C. champions, Putnam, by the comfortable margin of 24-35. The second annual Wheeler Invitational was won by East Lyme with a 16 point spread over Ledyard. It was a disappointment to come in fourth also trailing Stonington. In New Britain on November 4th, the annual state meet was run under rainy skies. In class S competition, Wheeler came in 9th place with 241 points, while Cromwell came in first. In the Q.V.C. meet at Woodstock, held with snow and freezing temperatures, Ledyard was the victor with a narrow 4 point win over the Wheeler runners, who defeated Plainfield, Putnam, Tourtellotte, Woodstock, and Griswold. Alan Winslow Alan takes the lead again. Randy Foster, Co-captain Come on! You can do it! Sam Bliven, Co-captain Run Sam, run! Larry Chappell Sprinting to the finish. Donald Albert Don't give up now, Don. Lenny Latham Outrunning his opponent. Gerry Proulx Nearing the home stretch. J.V. CBas£et8a f FIRST ROW: R. Johnson, G. Storey, J. Svetz, D. White, C. Chapman, J. Palmer, C. Storey; SECOND ROW: D. McGowan, B. Browne, W. Hescock, G. Schelier, L. Chappell, R. Guthrie, J. Giachello. 7 Jar situ JasAetSa I FIRST ROW: W. Hescock, R. Guthrie, C. Chapman. G. Dubuque, R. Johnson. L. Chappell, B. Browne; SECOND ROW: M. McMaster, T. Veitch, R. Foster, H. Schick, J. Proulx, L. Latham, Coach Cloutier. 1966-67 SEASON'S RESULTS WHEELER OPPONENT 52 St. Joseph's 59 104 Ellis Tech 35 71 Griswold 80 48 Lyman 80 31 Norwich Tech 75 71 Windham Tech 54 53 Westbrook 64 46 Ledyard 61 56 Ellis Tech 45 33 Griswold 51 66 Lyman 75 66 St. Joe's 49 42 Norwich Tech 83 48 Windham 41 61 East Granby 66 51 Ledyard 81 43 East Granby 56 52 Alumni 65 28 Woodstock 66 60 Westbrook 85 TOM VEITCH MICKY MCMASTHR COACH CLOUTIER and CAPTAIN GREG DUBUQUE 6 8 HOWARD SCHICK RANDY FOSTER MANAGERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Cloutier, D. Albert, G. Johnson, G. Castagna, B. Haddad, A. Winslow, S. Bliven, B. Savage, D. Morse, S. Westcott, R. Savage, L. Walden. FIRST ROW: D. Jones, S. Cushman; SECOND ROW: L. Rowe, L. Vance, A. Wilson, Co-Captain; K. Foster, Co-Captain; E. Bianco; THIRD ROW: S. Pickering. Miss Capalbo, Advisor; B. Moore. J7 7). (Jir s' J)asl?et()al FIRST ROW: L. Costa, I. Kuzenka, S. Graham, J. Bradley; SECOND ROW: H. Kuzenka, J. Parant, V. Falck, H. Bailey, L. Adams, B. Kronk, Miss Kenney, Coach. 7Jarsitu J) as£e t6a LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Adams, J. Murray, D. Carlson, J. Picard, Miss Kenney, Coach; S. McLauglin, M. Brown, B. Resch, L. Adams, B. Kronk. MARTHA BROWN OURS THEIRS 15 Stonington 24 35 East Lyme 11 14 Stonington 30 18 Westerly 19 11 Plainfield 23 26 Westerly 22 67 East Lyme 7 9 Plainfield 32 26 Chariho 40 DAWN CARLSON JUDY MURRAY EUGENIE PICARD BARBARA RESCH PAWCATUCK HARDWARE 6 Mechanic St. Pawcatuck, Conn. REVERE CLEANERS East Ave. Pick-up and Delivery Tel. 348-8855 Westerly, R. I. SONECO SERVICE Compliments of INC. AVERY AND ADAMS INC. Groton, Conn. Compliments of Westerly, R. I. ROSARIO J. AGNELLO OLIVER’S RADIO 43 West Broad St. Te. 536-7043 Pawcatuck, Conn. Main Street Mystic, Conn. Compliments of VERO’S GRILL 80 High St. Westerly, R. I. CHRISTY HILL BUILDERS Rte. 12 Gales Ferry, Conn. 8 AM to 9 PM MOWREY’S ESSO Phone 599-1180 Junct. Rte. 184 and 216 Minor Repairs CLINT MOWREY Prop. N. Stonington, Conn. GLENN F. GODDEN AGENCY Real Estate and Ins. Charlestown, R.I. DEW DROP INN. PURITAN RESTAURANT N. Stonington, Conn. Open Year Round 6 AM to 2 PM 235 State St. New London, Conn. GREEN HORNET Hi Speed Trucking Service Radio Dispatched Stonington, Conn. Tel. 464-7206 CARL’S COIFFURES Next to Vality Rte. 12 Gale s F erry. Conn. NEW LONDON FURNITURE STORE NOYES DRY GOODS 41 Golden St. 443-8426 New London, Conn. Mystic Conn. KAYS BEAUTY SALON SANTIN CHEVROLET CO. The Latest in Hair Fashions Tel. 535-2902 Chevrolet Chevelle Camaro Chevy II Corvette Oldsmobile F-85 No. Stonington, Conn. OK Used Cars Mystic, Conn. Compliments of Compliments of NORWICH SAVINGS LOANS ASSOCIATION HOWARD JOHNSONS Norwich, Conn. Rte. 27 Mystic, Conn. Frigidaire Sales and Service 170 Main St. Compliments of MORRONE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO. Westerly, R. I, GALES FERRY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Rte. 12 Gales Ferry, Conn. Fun for the Whole Family Compliments of FAMILY HOBBY CENTER WOODMANSEE’S Model Car Racing and Billiards Luncheonette 24 Broad St. Westerly, R. I. Rte. 12 Groton, Conn. Sales Rentals Tel. 536-8400 MARY J. MEADER REAL ESTATE PALAU REXALL PHARMACY 22 E. Main St. Mystic, Conn. 30 W. Main St. Mystic, Conn. Sales . Rentals Tel. 464-2832 GINGHAM GATE THE ANHALT REALTY FABRIC YARNS Appraisals . Managements Rte. 12 Gales Ferry, Conn. Mystic, Conn. Best Wishes Class of 68 Best Wishes From NEW LONDON LARSEN’S COUNTY VARIETY STORE NURSERYS 535-0161 Main Street No. Stonington, Conn. No. Stonington, Conn. Compliments of A. MORGAN AND DOROTHY K. STEWART Rte. 184 No. Stonington, Conn. Compliments of PLASTIC WIRE AND CABLE CORP. A Subsidiary of the TRIANGLE CABLE AND CONDUIT CO. , INC. Jewett City, Conn. Seniors Compliments of DAVIS-STANDARD SEAPORT FORD Phone: 535-1415 Stonington, Conn. Pawcatuck, Conn. Specialists in Buick and Pontiac 34 West Broad St. FINNEY’S SERVICE STATION Rte. 95 Esso Products Old Mystic, Conn. T V SERVICE COMPANY Specializing in the Repair of Television - Radio Stereo - Hi-Fi Pawcatuck, Conn. Fine Men's and Boys' Clothes CALMON TARNEY’S JEWELERS 28 High Street Tel. 596-4522 Westerly, R. I. 114 State St. New London, Conn. Tel. 599-4656 Est. 1869 Sheet Metal Work JOB THORP SEARS ROEBUCK CO. ELLIOTT R. THORP JR Prop. 8 Cogswell St. Westerly, R. I. New London Shopping Ctr. New London, Conn. For Fine Fabrics Compliments of Tel. 596-5274 45 Canal St. KAY’S FABRICS JOHNNY’S TIRE SHOP Westerly, R. I. Expert Lubrication New Recap Tire Dist. Westerly, R. I. Compliments of Compliments of OTTO SEIDNER INC. LOUIS LEVINE Insurance Agency Westerly, R. I. State St. New London, Conn. See Phone: 536-2265 WESTERLY JEWELERS for Luggage and Billfolds ART’S TYDOL STATION Westerly, R. I. Old Mystic Rd. Mystic, Conn. 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New London, Conn. Compliments of PAWCATUCK AUTO PARTS GOODMAN’S 88 West Broad St. Jewelers and Silversmiths Pawcatuck, Conn. Westerly, R. I. Compliments of THE A FRIEND A. D. TRIPP CO. Lumber Jewett City, Conn. U.S. NAVY'S POLARIS SUBMARINE FLEET Insignia of the United States Navy's 41 Polaris submarines which comprise one of the most powerful deterrent forces ever developed. Electric Boat division of General Dynamics is proud to have built 17 of these nuclear powered submarines, including the first, USS George Washington, and the 41st, USS Will Rogers. GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat Division DICK WILLIAMS Manager ( Q V J HIGGINS PHARMACY NO. STONINGTON “66” 599-57770 Free Delivery Rt. 2 and 119 No. Stonington, Conn. Pawcatuck, Conn. Compliments of Compliments to the Class of 68 SMITH’S FLOWER SHOP McCORMICK’S Westerly, R. I. Downtown Westerly, R. I. Compliments of Compliments of SOUTH WINDSOR CONSTRUCTION CO. GROTON SAVINGS BANK -Located in- Builders and Developers of Meadow Wood and Kingswood Park Mystic- Groton- Pawcatuck No. Stonington, Conn. A Member of the F. D. I. C. Compliments of N. J. GORRA BROS. 237-239 State St. New London, Conn. BARTON BROS. FLOOR COVERING 134 Main St. Westerly, R.I. KAYE’S State St. Mens and Boys Shoe World Jr. Fashion Juvenile Shoppe New London, Conn. Compliments of JOSEPH PIELA ELECTRIC Hallville, Conn. 445-5988 599-1230 ANDERSON-LITTLE THE CO. INC. HAIRDRESSERS Manufacturers of OF Fine Clothing Men • Women • Boys PAWCATUCK Groton, Conn. South Broad St. Pawcatuck, Conn. F. T.D. Flowers 596-5112 TOGGLE HOLLOW MODERN HOME GREENHOUSES SUPPLY INC. Phone 536-9621 Aluminum Products Mystic, Conn. 10 Friendship St. Westerly, R.I. Compliments of JENNIE’S Isle of Beauty INTRASTATE TREE SERVICE 1279 Gold Star Highway Rte. 184 Groton, Conn. Farm Holme Rd. Stonington, Conn. 596-7565 For the Individualist LINCOLN QUICK CLEAN MY FAIR LADY INC. Distinctive Ladies' Wear Our Service Hits the Spot 25 Canal St. Westerly, R. I. Mystic, Conn. Compliments of BARSTOWS VILLAGE MARKET NUTMEG TOY HOUSE S. S. Pierce Products Old Mystic, Conn. 2 Denison Ave. Mystic, Conn. Continued Success and Best Wishes WHISTLE STOP N. Stonington, Conn. Rte. 184 JE 6-3722 HEWITT WOOD CRAFTERS INC. Antique Reproductions Old Mystic, Conn. Rte. 2 535-0386 RICHARD BANNING SONS Heating • Plumbing • Electric N. Stonington, Conn. PHILLIPS 66 536-9784 OLD MYSTIC GARAGE Major and Minor Repairs Old Mystic, Conn. LEE’S GARAGE N. Stonington, Conn. Compliments of MIDWAY PIZZA HOUSE ALL ORDERS TO GO 125 Main St. Tel. 596-1357 Shopping Center Westerly, R.I. GOLD CROWN BILLIARD CLUB C M WILKINSON REALTY INSURANCE The Place to Meet Your Friends 443-7613 Stillman Road New London Shopping Plaza North Stonington Conn. New London, Conn. 599-5131 Compliments of GULINO’S BAKERY Pawcatuck SHEA-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOMES Groton New London 19 East Main St. Mystic, Conn. 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Industrial Commercial Residential Westerly, R.I. YE OLDE COUNTRY Compliments of STORE MYSTIC quality in the unusual SPORTING GOODS Rte. 184 Old Mystic, Conn. Mystic, Conn. Compliments of MELLO’S BARBER SHOP Specialists in Men's and Women's Haircutting Westerly, R.I. Compliments of THE GROTON OPTICAL CO. Shoppers Mart. Phone: 445-6362 Groton, Conn. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES You're on the Go . . . Either to Further Your Education, or to Start Earning Money. Whatever Direction; Make Your First Stop . . . CHELSEA SAVINGS BANK Your Mutual Savings Bank of Norwich, Conn. Complete Banking Service THE WASHINGTON TRUST COMPANY Hope Valley Westerly MYSTIC FLOOR COVERING CO. 40 West Main St. Mystic, Conn. PETES ELECTRIC INC. Electric Instalation Electric Heat Pawcatuck, Conn. Phone 536-4463 Texaco Products TWIN CEDAR 536-9005 SEAPORT “66” USED AUTO SALES General Repairing White Hall Ave. Home of the Free Vacuum EVERETT WATSON JR. Mystic, Conn. Tel. 535-2822 Repairs Open 24 Hrs. AGWAY FARM AND GARDEN SUPPLY W. C. HISCOX CO. Friendship St. Westerly, R.I. 99 Main St. Westerly, R. I. Compliments of MUNROE INC. BERRY’S MYSTIC FLORIST PHARMACY We Grow Our Own Flowers Prescriptions Our Specialty 55 Beach St. 536-8615 Mystic, Conn. 596-2883 Westerly, R.I. 599-5567 CONNORS O’BRIEN MARINA ANSYL CAMERA STORES Boats Motors Evinrude - Mercury - Homelite Mercruiser 197 Mechanic St. Pawcatuck, Conn. Norwich - New London Groton - Storrs Conn. CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF “68” FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF OF “68” Industrial Dr. WESTERLY GLASS CO. Auto Glass - Mirrors and Radiators Repaired Westerly, R.I. £ Au tog r 'apAs Autographs TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY • ' • � t.v V . • jcT. 9. . ■ - • ■ I ‘ — y « ■ • •• - ■ r � v -• .'C C tjg w - ''i � ' ■ •� .V.