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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1978 volume:

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ZJhz dzdication of this, yzaxhooh to you can onhy ±how a imath fiaxt of oux yxatitudz, hut you wiLL atwayi xzmain in oux hzaxt± a± U hofiz wz will xzmain with you. Gn thi± £j wiLL cLoiz with a ±imfihz and ±inczxz dJhanh-you! J ahho n Smith 17 Special Recognition 19 Mr. Shaw — Superintendent 22 Mrs. Tennant — Secretary Mrs. Dibble — Attendance Clerk Can’t you kids find anything on your “This has got to be the best excuse yet. own? 23 Mr. Kenyon — Guidance Counselor “A little nip to wet my whistle.” 24 Mr. Gagne— Foreign Language “Somebody’s been going through my drawers. Mrs. Miller— Reading “Is that really true?” Miss Cuclworth — Special Education “He was kind of cute.” Mrs. Hoxie — Foreign Language “OH GOD!” 25 Mrs. Pukas— Foreign Language “Are you for real? ’ Mr. Tucchio — Art “Watch your time folks.” Mr. Brooder— Boys P.E. “Caught red-handed.” Mrs. Williams — Girls P.E. “Hi. I’m Chip where’s Dale?” Mrs. Frink — Home Economics Hey, hey good lookin' whatcha’ got cookin’?” Mr. Aiello— Industrial Arts “Can’t these kids do anything right?” 27 Mr. Madden — Industrial Arts Damn Kids!” Mr. Cloutier— English Is everybody ready?” Mrs. Gula — Math “OOOO. wait till my husband hears that.” Mr. Brann — Social Science After those two scoops this morning, I can conquer anything.” 28 Mrs. Quarto — Business “Now bend and stretch and bend and stretch, and . . Mr. Evenski — English Did I see a bee?” Mr. Blake—Business “Well . . . that sounds like a shady proposition to me.” 29 Mr. Bondarek — English 'I love every minute of it.' Mr. Scott — Social Science I think you’d better put that away. 30 Mr. Whitten — Science “Lullaby . . . and . . . Goodnight. . . Mr. Wesa — Science “Number next.” Mr. Zigaro — Social Science “Is it worth it?” Miss Armstrong — Math “That tasted awful!” 31 Mr. Goldstein — Science I’ll tell you that one after you graduate.” Mr. Souza — English I'll meet you in the boiler room. i 32 “I wonder what Mom and Dad would say if they could see me now?” or Mr. Sujecki — Math Help me make it through the night . . . day. Mr. Sisk - Social Science Mr. Schofield — Social Science I remember back in 1492 when I was a Mrs. Rehm Math HI there, big boy! 33 wee tot. . (14) 34 1. Sharon Johnson 2. David Zemski 3. Mrs. Gula 4. Shirley Hallett 5. Denise Purecell 6. Julie Christian 7. Liz Chappell 8. Cindy Figdore 9. Chris Sollenherger 10. Cand Noon 11. William Sergiy 12. Donna Sasko 13. Mr. Gula 14. Ingrid Whewell 15. John and Judy Bailey 16. Karen Cochran 17. Anna Baker 18. Mark Taylor 19. Cathleen Gruber 20. Loretta Jones 21. Mrs. Miller 22. Mahlon Smith 23. Laurie Hove 24. Joy Berthold 25 Barbara McKinster 26. Chira Johnston 27. Chervl Hunt 28. Marybeth Scott 29. Lori Swain 30. Roberta Witcher 31. Jimmy Caputo 32. Wmnie Spillers 33. Sand Dean 34. Tammy Lapinski 9£ 37 Dateline 1988: Ten years have gone by since the Great Class of 1978 left the portals of Wheeler to embark on their life’s journies, and now we stand in the “famous Wheeler Cafeteria where we see the remains of our last food fight beginning to show through the paint. Thus, this is the scene for the 10th reunion of the “fabulous ’78. As we stand here, we see John Bailey who now owns the controlling interest in the Plainfield Dog Track. He is passing out Watch the Puppies Run stickers to Joy Berthold who has brought her world-famous, police attack dogs — “Sic ’em, Joy!” The first shift from Lawrence and Memorial Hospital has let out, and our Alumnae Sisters of Mercy are coming through the doors. Mia Boissevain leads the crew, followed by Gael Curtin. Sandy Dean, MaryBeth Scott, Sue Richmond, Cindy Figdore and Polly DuBuque — these girls can give me an IV anytime. Here comes the famous stock car driver Nancy Joiner and her pit crew. Craig Charron is her head mechanic and Jimmy Cpauto is the auto body man. They own their own garage, but their time is usually taken up by working on Jimmy’s car. A straggler from L M just joined us. Julie Christian, the X-Ray technician, is a little upset tonight because she discovered before leaving work that her machine was set at the dangerous level all day. Fresh from the Maine Timberlands we have Mahlon Smith and Karen Cochran who are the chief forest rangers for the Great Allagash Wilderness. Their main fire fighter. Rich Blodgett was scheduled to come with them but. . . Wait a minute! He’s parachuting into the parking lot: he’s a little off course, and he’s landing in the Assekonk Swamp! Come on Rich, an aim like that can prove harmful when you jump into those forest fires. Have no fear though, the Coast Guard is steaming up the swamp as Commander Jim Bouchard and CPO Cliff Ewalt rush to the rescue in their eleven-foot Coast Guard canoe. Cliff is paddling as hard as he can — finally they’ve reached Blah, picked him up, and are rushing to the shore where Captain Huck Perkins waits with his North Stonington Fire Department Rescue Squad. The situation is finally under control, but, oh, no! more trouble. The rescue squad has stalled. But here comes Charlie Gray driving his old Chevy Pick-up. He has saved the day, and all of our brave life-savers will be on time for the reunion — way to go Charlie-Cat! The food is coming out and looks scrumptious! We are fortunate to be served by the Lapinski Associated Caterers. Okay Tammy! Our thirst for liquid refreshment is being quenched by Roxy’s, which is now owned and operated by Dennis Bromley. What a duo! What’s this? Kathleen Gruber’s Nursery School? Come on Chubbs; get these little Nerds out of here! They’re not from the Nursery at all! They're the offspring of Loretta Jones, Anna Baker, and Denise Purcell who are all happily married and contributing to the Campaign to eliminate Zero Population Growth. Make sure not to step on any of these little cherubs — God! There’s hundreds of them. It’s finally happened! Wheeler High is getting a new gym! It is designed by the architectural firm of Dave Zemske and Associates, and it is being constructed by the Bob Schmidt Construction Company. The building program is being supervised by the new director of athletics and boy’s PE instructor Jim Conte! Keep the roof up boys!! Who would have ever thought that Bill Sergiy would be dealing in drugs? Well he is and legally, too. He is now the owner of his own pharmacy. “Gimmee ddrruggs, Beel!” Electric Boat’s former financial disaster has been reversed to prosperous success under the dynamic leadership of Scott Kaschel and his great crew of Wheeler Alumni. Here comes Diane Miner and Anne Sylvia with their steel-toed shoes and hard hats. Along with them are Mike Stokes and Ron Rupp, the labor leaders of The Boat who have been pushing for a strike since 1979. and machinist Doug Syren who isn’t giving anyone any trouble anymore — Good man, Doug! Candy Killer” Noon is out on bail from her recent assault and battery case. She is with Bob Noe, her defense attorney. They are standing by Candy’s plea of self-defense, but, really. Candy, is that any reason to maim five men even if you were alone? There is some commotion at the door. Look out! Here come three chauffered limos. Out steps Mike McDermott, the New York Cosmos captain who is juggling as he enters the cafeteria. Ted Lewis of the Celtics is right behind him, but as usual has stopped to slam dunk the ball. Now Tom Leach of the Phillies is sauntering up the steps and telling everyone to keep cool even if he is great. Oh no! An accident or is it?? Here comes Dave Chastang driving his bulldozer and pushing the three limos into the front lawn. He has been clearing the area so that the white limo of Chris Macina, financial wizard, business manager, and owner of the New York Mets, will have room to park. Meanwhile, there has been an invasion of more kids. It’s Sue Shaw, and this time she does have a nursery school. She is leading them all in cheers for the Class of ’78. Give us that old class spirit. Sue! Here comes a low-flying jet. Hold it! It’s landing on Route 2 and Tracy Main, the stewardess, is opening the door so that Chira Johnston, the jet-setter, and Sharon Johnson, her traveling secretary can step out, come on girls: join the party before the Staties ticket your plane. Liz Chappell is here now in her Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader outfit. She’s helping Sue and Chubbs with the little types — Yea. Rah. Rah! 38 We’ve heard that the food supply is getting low, but have no fear, Cheryl Hunt, who is now the president of Mama Celeste’s has just rolled in with a truckload of Pizza — all right Shultzie!! What a treat we’re in for now The great comedienne Debbie Page is appearing on stage tonight at Wheeler — Cut ’em up. Deb. When Debbie’s routines are done, Donna Sasko, recreation director at the new North Stonington Community Center and Ski Area, will lead us all in a game of skateboard hockey. And take it away Donna!! There is still a lot of action going on in the lobby where John Viele has set up an “Insta-Loan” booth for his Berkshire County Savings Bank of which he is now president. And Mark Kenyon has set out a map of Gettysburg and is explaining the strategy of General Lee. Mark is now the curator of Gettysburg National Museum. Among other people who have joined the evening’s festivities are Commander Donna Lothes of the Navy and Drill Sargeant Roberta Witcher of the Army — Ten Hut! Wait, I hear a scream of pain! — It’s none other than Karen Napert, Dental Technician, chasing one of her patients right through the cafeteria. Here also is Shirley Hallet, the world-famous computer designer with her assistant and keypunch expert Lori Swain. What’s on the program, girls? Reg Fox is with them as he is now the owner of ANATEK, the largest industry in metropolitan North Stonington. While we’re speaking of the captains of industry: here’s Mark Taylor, president of the “International Homestead Feed Co. Inc.,” and Andy Clark, who owns “Clark’s Well Drilling Ltd.” As you well know, this is the firm that recently drilled the Nevada China Pipeline through the center of the Earth. General pandemonium is taking place in the hallway. Mike Chastang of “Chastang Graphic Arts” is painting a mural on the wall. Winnie Spillers is digging a hole in the floor for her archeological studies and she’s laughing because she just found an old chicken bone — come on, Winnie, that’s not funny! Meanwhile, there’s Lori Hoye banging on the piano — is it Memorex or is it Lori? Wait a minute here!! There must be a thunderstorm starting — No, it’s John Coon, enduro champ, riding his bike right through the cafeteria! Whoa, he’s digging up the floor and Shiree Gardner riding one of her champion thoroughbred horses is chasing him away from the food tables. Margaret Ball, the world-famous mountaineer, is scaling the back wall in order to get a better view. When you get to the top, Margaret, bring down that Twinkie that’s stuck to the ceiling — I’m getting hungry again. Among other distinguished Alumni, we find millionairess Cathy Stedman who is throwing money to the crowd — throw some this way, Cathy! And there’s the United Nations interpreting team of Ingrid Whewell and Ronnie Turner. I can’t understand what they’re saying though — I think they’re speaking English. Hey! Get that dog out of here! Oh, I’m sorry, it’s some poor mutt being chased by the local vet, Barbie McKinster. Watch where you’re sticking that needle. Barb! Monica Boettcher is now on the stage giving a speech on Women’s Rights, but wait until tomorrow morning, you’ll see her in Cheryl Lord’s “Fine Lady Beauty Salon.” Get a butch, Monica! Almost everyone is here now. There’s Paul Dilorio, curator of the Biology Department of the Smithsonian Institute, and I guess that’s his date — she’s some specimen. We also have Danny Wilms, parapsychologist, trying to find what spirit haunts the school hot lunch program. Mark Gencarella, the local mechanic is heading for the punch bowl with a transmission tucked under his arm. and Judy Bailey, who is now happily married, is talking with her many friends who have children in her classroom. David Schaffer is showing off his new air-conditioned tractor which he uses to drive around on his 1,000 acre farm. And, finally, there’s Sandy Shaw. She’s late, but as always, she has an excuse. As the cafeteria begins to empty and quiets down and the only light shining is coming from the solitary street lamp outside, something wraps itself around you, and you know that the Class of 1978, the greatest class ever in any high school, will be back in ten years with its members even more successful than they are now. 39 JOHN ALAN BAILEY “ What s happening? UK ED MOST: Plainfield Dog Track, and driving. MISSED MOST: Not having my own car. PET PEEVE: Getting up early in the morning. FAMED FOR: My grades. Fl’TURE PLANS: To get the most out of life that I possibly can. John JUDITH ANN BAILEY Really. LIKED MOST: Spanish. Mrs. Pukas. Photography, and all of my friends. MISSED MOST: Debbie M.. Spanish, and Wheeler. ACTIVITIES: Boys' Basketball Manager 2. PET PEEVE: People who walk slowly in the halls. FAMED FOR: My quietness. FUTURE PLANS: To do whatever I find best in life and to go out and have fun with my friends. Judy ANNA MARY BAKER “What's the matter with you? LIKED MOST: Danny, traveling, weekends, all my friends. MISSED MOST: Friends at Wheeler. ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 3. 4 . . . Homecoming Committee 3 . . . Spanish Travel Club 3. PET PEEVE: People asking stupid questions, and school buses. FAMED FOR: Being short, and my laugh. FUTURE PLANS: Travel and be happy with Danny, to keep in touch with all my friends. Ann 40 MARGARET ANN BALL Margaret JOY CANDICE BERTHOLD “Alright. ” LIKED MOST: George, Chad and the cooperation you can get from the students and faculty if you're willing to listen and compromise. MISSED MOST: The security of the walls. ACTIVITIES: Girls’ X-Country 1.2. . . Baseball Manager 1.2. . . Junior Prom Committee 3 . . . Homecoming Committee 3, 4 . . . Homecoming Chairman 4 . . . Basketball Manager 2. PE I PEEVE: That I couldn't do more for my school. FAMED FOR: My dog. FUTURE PLANS: To be a secretary and a dog trainer. RICHARD EARL BLODGETT “Ah Cmon” LIKED MOST: Jackie. Class of '75 and '77. Mr. Tucchio and his art classes. Shop and the Trolley Bridge, Mr. Bondareks period 7 English, and Biology period 1 with Fran and Den. MISSED MOST: The “Great Art Room.” Mr. Tucchio. the class of '77, the trolleys 2:31 prompt. Jackie and all my friends at Wheeler and Mayonnaise Head. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . Basketball 3 . . . Soccer 1 ... Ski Club. . .Wood I. . . HFH. FAMED FOR: Being in a good mood. FUTURE PLANS: Travel and Enjoy. MONICA BOETTCHER “Reeeally. ” LIKED MOST: X-Country, the lunch crew. Biology, and cruisin. and talks with Clout. MISSED MOST: The lunch crew. Alumni, underclassmen, and some faculty, the Knights, and X-Country. ACTIVITIES: Basketball Scorer 2, 3 . . . Leo '78 . . . Junior Prom Committee 3 . . . Homecoming 4. . . X-Country Manager 2, 3,4 . . . Softball 3 . . . “W” Club 3 . . . Treasurer 4 . . . Student Council 3, 4 . . . President 3 . . . National Honor Society 2. 3 . . . President 4 . . . Lion's Tale 2,3 . . . Assistant Editor 3. FAMED FOR: Instigation at class meetings. FUTURE PLANS: Go to school out West. B MIA RENEE BOISSEVAIN “ What is wrong with you?” LIK ED MOST: My Senior Year. Art and Spanish. MISSED MOST: My friends. Spanish with Mrs. Pukas. and long summers. ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 3 . . . Girls' X-Country Manager . . . Homecoming Committee'77. PET PEEVE: Bottom lockers, boring lectures. FAMED FOR: Not being here! FUTURE PLANS: To become a nurse in obstetrics. JAMES J. BOUCHARD “Oh No!” LIKED MOST: Soccer, Biology, goofing around the end of school and Cheerleaders. MISSED MOST: My special friends, and shots on goal. ACTIVITIES: Soccer I. 2. 3, 4 . . . Baseball I . . . “W Club I. 2. 3, 4 . . . War Games 1, 2, 3 . . . Lion’s Tale 2, 3, 4 . . .Jr. Fireman. PET PEEVE: Me! FAMED FOR: Great Math skill, being short. FUTURE PLANS: College and continue raising HECK!! Boise Buoy 42 DENNIS SCOTT BROMLEY “To bad you're like that. ” LIKED MOST: Skipping School. MISSED MOST: Driving to school. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1.2. . .Soccer4. . . Student Council 2. 3. PET PEEVE: Volvosand Fords. FAMED FOR: Fixing cars, and never being in school. FUTURE PLANS: Rhode Island Trades School. Den JAMES D. CAPUTOJR. “Really LIKED MOST: All of my friends. MISSED MOST: All of my friends, and Mr. B’s stories. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 2 . . . Soccer I. 2, 3. PET PEEVE: Going to classes, excpet for shop and gym. FAMED FOR: “Afro” FUTURE PLANS: To further my education in the field of electronics and automotives. Friz MARYE ELIZABETH CHAPPELL “Areyou kidding me? LIKED MOST: Softball. Basketball games, the fun with chubs, lunch, my Junior year with Jeff, and all my friends at Wheeler. MISSED MOST: Softball and Miss A.. Deb. Janet. Cathy, Squirrel. Suzy. and Mrs. Williams, all the fun with Jeff, the talks with Hum. and Mr. Bon-dareks English Class. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1. 2. 3, 4 . . . J.V. Cheering 2 . . . Varsity Cheer-ing 3. 4 . . . Basketball I . . . W” Club 1. 2. 3. 4 . Chorus 2. 3 . . . Prom Court 3 . . .Ski Club 4 . . . Homecoming Queen 4. PET PEEVE: People who don't consider Cheerleaders athletes, and pulled muscles. FAMED FOR: Smiling. FUTURE PLANS: To attend all the basketball games. Liz 43 CRAIG A. CHARRON “Look Our UK ED MOST: Senior Study, and the 2:30 bell. MISSED MOST: Mr. Maddens wood class, and the smoking lounge. PET PEEVE: Mr. Bondareks English class, and the smoking lounge when it's raining. FAMED FOR: My nickname. FUTURE PLANS: To be a mechanic or go to school. Julie ANDREW J.CLARK “ What s Happening ” MISSED MOST: Stage Crew at White Plains High. ACTIVITIES: Well Drilling. Hunting. Fishing. PET PEEVE: Having to pay for shop supplies. Squintly JULIE ELLEN CHRISTIAN LIKED MOST: Glen, the beach. J.B. and weekends. MISSED MOST: Going places with Sharon and Diane, and all my good friends at Wheeler. ACTIVITIES: Basketball I, 2. 3 . . . X-Country 1 . . . Chorus 1. 2 . . . “W Club 3, 4. . . Student Council 1. PET PEEVE: Hector, rotten Senior privileges. F.F.F. and others like her. FUTURE PLANS: To be an X-Ray Technician and to have a happy life with Glen. 44 Clarkie Kare JAMES P. CONTE “ might believeya. ” LIKED MOST: Baseball. Baskeiball games. Ski irips. MISSED MOST: Baseball. ACTIVITIES: Baseball I. 2. 3.4 . . . “W Club 2. 3. 4 . . . Student Council 1.2. . .Ski Club 3.4. PET PEEVE: People who talk behind your back. FAMED FOR: Being crazy. FUTURE PLANS: College. KAREN MARIE COCHRAN LIKED MOST: Climbing. VT„ VA.. Chuck Roode Inc.. J.B.. C.C.. Friends, weekends, and Jeducks. back packing and behind in the woods. MISSED MOST: S. Moltola, Mike S.. Lantern Hill, and certain trips to Vermont. ACTIVITIES: X-Country I. 2. 3, 4 . . . Basketball 1.2... “W Club I. 2,3,4. . . WHSDA. PET PEEVE: Pits. Mondays and 8:15. FAMED FOR: Being me. FUTURE PLANS: Go to school and become a Forester. Discover the world and live happily ever after. Jim JOHN D. COON LIKED MOST: Motorcycles and girls. MISSED MOST: Bondareks sick jokes. PE I' PEEVE: People who don't like motorcycles. FAMED FOR: Motorcycles. FUTURE PLANS: Aircraft mechanic. Coon 45 GAEL NOELLE CURTAIN “It was so funny. ” LIKED MOST: Cheering and the good times I’ve had at Wheeler. MISSED MOST: Peter. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 3 . . . Junior Fair Committee 3 . . . Junior Prom Committee 3 . . . Drama Club 2, 3 ... Ski Club 4 . . . “W” Club 3, 4 . . . Homecoming Committee 4 . . . Leo ’78. FAMED FOR: Being unorganized. FUTURE PLANS: To become a nurse and eventually to get married and raise a family. PAUL J. DilORIO “That baby's out of here. ” LIKED MOST: Sports, Soccer, and Baseball. MISSED MOST: Junior Skip Day. ACTIVITIES: Soccer I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 . . . “W” Club 2, 3. 4. . . “W Club President 4 . . . Lions Tale. Leo'78. FUTURE PLANS: College. Sandy Gael SANDRA FAY DEAN “Who cares? LIKED MOST: Michael. Queen, and all my friends at Wheeler. MISSED MOST: John, Steve. Trev, Jeff, the summer of '77, my special friends, the Class of '77. E.B.. the laughter in the back of bus 3, and the Basketball season of ’76. ACTIVITIES: Drama Club 3. . .Leo'78. FAMED FOR: My laugh. FUTURE PLANS: To become an L.P.N., and to someday get married and raise a big happy healthy family. Paul 46 POLLY JANE DUBUQUE “Napert what did you do?” LIKED MOST: Michael and Nape. MISSED MOST: Michael. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 1.2. . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Leo '78 Art Staff. FAMED FOR: Blushing and falling in the halls. FUTURE PLANS: To go to College. Pete Cliff CINDY LEEFIGDORE “Heah. ” LIKED MOST: Bruce, my friends. T.L.. J.M.. J.B.. and the Varsity Soccer team of 76 and 77. MISSED MOST: Bruce, the Homecoming of 76. the Varsity Soccer team. T.L.. J.M.. C.H.. J.B.. Mr. Brann. Barbie and all my friends. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 1.2. . . Soccer Manager 3. 4 . . . Basketball Manager 3 . . . Leo 78 . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . “W” Club 2. 3, 4. . . Lions Tale 3.4 . . . C'lass Treasurer 3 . . . Class Secretary 4. FAMED FOR: Being gullible, and my lack of height. FUTURE PLANS: College, and marrying the one person I love. CLIFFORD C. EWALT “Let's be out a here. ” LIKED MOST: Causing trouble and then getting out of it. MISSED MOST: Raising heck in the halls at Wheeler. FAMED FOR: Always having an excuse. FUTURE PLANS: Coast Guard. Cin HENRY REGINALD FOX “Oh we . ” LIKED MOST: Mr. Goldstein. Wargames. the KIan. MISSED MOST: Biology and friends. ACTIVITIES: Wargames . . . Ring Committee . . . Junior From Com mittee . . .Leo'78. FAMED FOR: Fruit flies. FUTURE PLANS: College, programer. PET PEEVE: Pot-heads and boring lectures. Reg CHARLES EDWARD GRAY You’ll learn. ” LIKED MOST: Going on ski club trips, Berkshire East and Pine Top, going trail riding with my friends, and Mr. Tucchio. and going to Soccer games. MISSED MOST: Mr. Mattola's Metal Shop. PET PEEVE: Teachers that can't take a joke. ACTIVITIES: Soccer I. 2 . . .Leo'78. . .Ski Club 3.4. FAMED FOR: Doing wheelies, and giving teachers a hard time. FUTURE PLANS: To go to College and major in Mechanical Drafting Design. Chuck CATHLEEN RENEE GRUBER “Get out of here. ” LIKED MOST: Steve, weekends. Gougv. Junior Prom. MISSED MOST: Steve. Cheering, the good times I had with Chap, and a special senior from the class of '77. (T.L.). PET PEEVE: Homework and pulled muscles. ACTIVITIES: Cheering I. 2, 3. 4 . . . Co-Captain 3 . . . Leo '78 . . . Chorus 2. 3.4. FAMED FOR: Putting lip gloss on and constantly combing my hair. FUTURE PLANS: To attend all the basketball games with Chap. 48 Chubs Shirl LAUREN ANN HOYE LIKED MOST: Ted, Basketball games. Softball, weekends, gym classes. MISSED MOST: Ted, Basketball games. Softball. PET PEEVE: Chemistry and its teacher. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . “W” Club 1. 2, 3, 4 . . . French Travel Club 3. 4 . . . X-Country 3 . . . Cheering 1,2. . F.T.A. 1,2.. . Junior Prom Committee . . . Junior Prom Court . . . Student Council 1, 2, 3,4 . . . Treasurer 2. 3. FUTURE PLANS: College, major in music. Sue SHIRLEY MAE HALLETT “You're Crazy. LIKED MOST: Drama Club. Little Rabbit Foo-Foo. MISSED MOST: Timmy. PET PEEVE: Having to get up early every morning to go to school. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 3. . .Ski Club 3,4. . .Drama Club 3. FAMED FOR: Star Trek. FUTURE PLANS: To go to College. 49 Laurie Schultz SHARON L. JOHNSON LIKED MOST: Shop and the beach with J.B. MISSED MOST: Shop classes with Mr. Mottola, Spanish, and PET PEEVE: Senior privileges that don't amount to anything. FUTURE PLANS: Travel and to do what 1 want. CHERYL ANN HUNT “Whaaat?” LIKED MOST: Mrs. Banker, and my friends of the Class of'78. MISSED MOST: Mama Celeste, and Mrs. Tennant. PET PEEVE: People without a sense of humor. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 4 . . . Basketball Manager 1, 2. FAMED FOR: My laughing. FUTURE PLANS: To make the most of my life. Pine Top. Sharon CHIRA RENEE JOHNSTON “I'm hungry! LIKED MOST: Basketball games, a certain few members of the faculty, and the class of 1978. MISSED MOST: The class of 1978. PET PEEVE: When people don’t care about others. ACTIVITIES: Junior Prom Committee 3 . . . Junior Prom Court . . . Chorus 4. . .Ski Club 4. . . Senior Ball Committee . . . National Honor Society 4, Treasurer. . .Leo'78. FAMED FOR: Always being late. FUTURE PLANS: To travel, to go to Hawaii with Deb. and to be happy. Chira 50 NANCY JOINER “A sk me if I care. ” LIKED MOST: K.H. MISSED MOST: All my friends, especially Sue and Kevin, and Cheering. PET PEEVE: Two faced people and people that don’t know when to shut their mouths. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 3 . . . Chorus 2, 3 . . . Lion’s Tale 3 . . . “W” Club 3.4. . .Leo 78. . .Ski Club 4. FAMED FOR: Being late because Betsie died. FUTURE PLANS: To marry K.H. and to live happily ever after. Retta Nance LORETTA ANNE JONES What?” LIKED MOST: Mike, and being with him. MISSED MOST: Class of ’78, all my friends, and what good times I had at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Bottom lockers, a certain gossip crew at Wheeler, and people who do things without thinking of their effect on others. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 3,4. FUTURE PLANS: To get married and raise a family and live my own life with Mike. To be a wonderful wife and mother, and to try my hardest to keep Mike happy. Scott 51 SCOTT KASCHEL MARK JOSEPH KENYON “Areyou ready for this?” LIKED MOST: Kids from Silver Lake. “1776.” Olivia Newton-John concert. Gettysburg. MISSED MOST: Mr. Carey. Kids from Silver Lake. PET PEEVE: Taking out the garbage. ACTIVITIES: Baseball Manager 1. 2. 3. L AMED FOR: Being quiet. FUTURE PLANS: To become a Minister and help people. Mark TAMIE LAP1NSKI “Hey don't give me a hassle. ” LIKED MOST: Art Classes. Home Ec., and English. MISSED MOST: Friends, some teachers. Basketball games, and dances. PET PEEVE: Doing chores, and uppity underclassmen. FUTURE PLANS: College, marriage, and family. Tam THOMAS R. LEACH “You're with it” LIKED MOST: Sports. MISSED MOST: Ski trips. PET PEEVE: Long lunch lines. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 . . . .Ski Club 3.4. FAMED FOR: Never being serious FUTURE PLANS: College. Soccer 2. 3, 4 . . . “W Club 3. 4 52 BARBARA JEAN McKINSTER “I've got the munchies. LIKED MOST: Very special people who know who they are. going canoeing and hiking with Mahlon and Mac. camping with my family and ••beagling” in the halls with Choo (Carrie). MISSED MOST: Ginger, my brother Steve, and my sister Gail, my family being together. Summertime and Sunshine, people that I’ve lost touch with. Chris. Lori. Jerry. John. Bill. Reg. and especially Cindy and our heart to heart talks that we never seem to have anymore. PET PEEVE: Being told I look younger than Carrie, mistreated animals, and rainy days. ACTIVITIES: Junior Fair . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Ring Committee . . . Lion 3 . . . Homecoming Committee 4 . . . Leo ’78. FAMED FOR: My big dog. my old blue station wagon, and my evil temper. FUTURE PLANS: To become a veterinarian, to hike the whole Appalachian Trail with Mac. to marry the only person I’ve ever dared to love as much as my family, and to be happy and filthy rich. Diane KAREN IRENENAPERT “Pete, you stink. LIKED MOST: Jason. Polly (Pete). Diane. Basketball. Softball and vacations. MISSED MOST: Jason, Pete. Diane. PET PEEVE: Mondays. People who talk constantly. ACTIVITIES: X-Country 4 . . Basketball I. 2. 3, 4 4 . . . Class Secretary 3 . . . Junior Prom Committee 3. 4. FAMED FOR: My ability to clear a room without saying a word. FUTURE PLANS: Work. Softball 1. 2. 3. “W” Club I, 2. LIKE MISSF we’ve h PET PE rettes ACTIVIT FUTURE 55 Nape ROBERT B. NOE Hey.” LIKED MOST: Football. Baseball. Skiing. Tennis. Camping. Sailing, and mv Guitar. M ISSED MOST: Nothing. PET PEEVE: Mahlon bragging about his tennis game. ACTIVITIES: Football. . .Baseball. . .SkiingClub. . .ChessClub. FUTURE PLANS: College for Criminal Lawyer. 'LYNN PAGE r8 is grr-eat! ” fade Don. Snoopy. Retta. Chira. Winnie. Test of the Class of 78. Wiic Class of '78. the Drama Club, and my brother The way the Class of 78 was constantly being used, by i'and ending all activities with us. iH IVITIES: Ring Committee . . . Junior Fair . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Drama Club 2.3.4. . .Chorus 3.4. . . Leo‘78. FAMED FOR: Being Outspoken. FUTURE PLANS: To live my life the way I want and to look forward to m 1st Class Reunion. Bob CANDY NOON Deb 56 MARK STEVEN PERKINS LIKED MOST: Nadine. Fairs. Wood shop. MISSED MOST: Woodshop. and all of the teachers. PET PEEVE: People who think they're better than others. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1. 2 . . . Soccer I. FAMED FOR: Fire and Ambulance runs during school. FUTURE PLANS: To go to work at Phizers. Huck DENISE ANN PURCELL “Oh my God!” I.IK ED MOST: Tom. and my friends Susan, Candy. Ann, and Beth. MISSED MOST: Tom and all my friends here at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: People who say one thing and mean another. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 1 . Softball 1 . . . Basketball 2 . . . Ring Committee. . . Junior Prom Committee . . .Leo'78. FAMED FOR: Talking a lot. FUTURE PLANS: To get married and be happy. Denise SUSAN KIM RICHMOND “Whatever.” “No Suh!” LIKED MOST: Carol and Terry Herrick, Mrs. Belanger, Mrs. Pukas, Mrs. McDermott, and a special trailer in Gilmanton Iron Works. MISSED MOST: My brothers Steven and Mike, Carol and Terry, all my friends at Wheeler and the many wonderful trips with my family. PET PEEVE: Having to say Good-Bye. ACTIVITIES: Library Asst. 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . Office Asst. 4 . . . Chorus 1. 2 . . . Leo '78 . . . Ambulance Corp. FAMED FOR: My ability to cry easily. FUTURE PLANS: To have a job in the medical field, and to live my life to its fullest extent. 57 Pacoke Pinhead RONALD RUPP Donna CAROL ROBERTS PET PEEVE: Having to leave Wheeler in my senior year (unwillingly), people who rank on me for loving Todd R. and David B.. and being Skinny. LIKED MOST: Mr. Tucchio's and his fantastic art classes, Todd R. and David B., and W.S., S.S., C.L.. G.C., and J.G., for caring enough to be there. MISSED MOST: Basketball and the team. Mr. Blake’s song and dance, and the class of “78.” FUTURE PLANS: To meet Todd R. and David B. in person, and to keep in touch with all my friends. Ron DONNA ALINE SASKO LIKED MOST: Wheeler High School, Mrs. Pukas and Spanish III, and my special friends. MISSED MOST: Soccer, Basketball games. Softball, dances, and all the great times I’ve had at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Wishes that never come true. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Basketball Manager 2 . . . Soccer Manager 3. 4 . . . “W” Club 3 . . . Vice-President 4 . . . National Honor Society 3,4 . . . Junior Prom Queen . . . Leo ’78. FAMED FOR: My green hat. FUTURE PLANS: Possibly College. 58 “Beth” WILLIAM EDWARD SERGIY III “This is true.” LIKED MOST: War Games. Members of the Klan. Mr. Brooder. Mr. Lonsway. Mr. Zigaroand his jokes, and Mr. Goldstien. MISSED MOST: All of the above. PET PEEVE: The Yankees. Geometry, and Mythology. ACTIVITIES: War Games 2. 3. 4 . . Baseball 1.2... F.T.A. 2 . . . Lion's Tale 3.4 . . . Ring Committee. FAMED FOR: A smile and trying to make everyone else smile. FUTURE PLANS: Pharmacy or the field thereof. ROBERT SCHMIDT “Come on. ” LIKED MOST: Basketball season. Art I - IV. and Mr. Tucchio. MISSED MOST: Basketball and Art. PET PEEVE: The Handbook rules, and getting a hard time for not bring inc in a note. ACTIVITIES: Basketball I. 2. 3.4. . . W Club 3.4. FAMED FOR: Being late to school without a note. FUTURE PLANS: To have a construction company. MARYBETH SCOTT I.IKED MOST: My friends, the good times in Mrs. Pukas’s Spanish class and going to basketball games. MISSED MOST: My friends and the good times at Wheeler. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Baseball manager I . . . Girls Cross Country manager 2 . . . Ring Committee 2 . . . J.V. Basketball 1. 2 . . . Varsity Basketball 3. . . Junior Prom Committee 3 . . . Yearbook Staff 4. FUTURE PLANS: To become a nurse. “Schmidty” 59 “Serg” DAVID SHAFER “Later. LIKED MOST: Mrs. Herring's period 3 English and period 7 study, also Art I-IV and Wood l-III. The trolley tracks and leaving. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Herring's study, and Art. PET PEEVE: Mrs. Herring's replacement. (Phinizy). FAMED FOR: Bleeding at the eyes. FUTURE PLANS: Work and enjoy myself. David SANDY SHAW LIKED MOST: Senior Study, Partying. 1st Senior Party, Takers and Returners. Roxies. MISSED MOST: Partying with friends. 1974 Spanish class. PET PEEVE: Hector. FAMED FOR: Being rowdy. FUTURE PLANS: To live. Sam SUSAN SHAW “Well. I don't know. ” LIKED MOST: Cheering. Dickie, and Roxies. MISSED MOST: Cheering. Carol Roberts. PET PEEVE: People who judge other people before they get to know them. ACTIVITIES: Cheering 2. 3 . . . Lion's Tale 3 . . . Leo '78 . . . “W Club 3. 4 . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 . . .Ski Club 4 . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Junior Fair Committee . . . Soda Machine Committee. FAMED FOR: Beingdrifty. Sue 60 MAHLON STUART SMITH “Give me a break! ” LIKED MOST: The Klan and all the heck raising times we had. My good friend John Vielc. and all the others in my heart and especially Barbie, and all the good times we had together. MISSED MOST: All the teachers and the good times we had along with all my friends and the moments that can never be relived in Wheeler High. PET PEEVE: Math. People who think they're too tough, the Bureaucracy. ACTIVITIES: Leo ’78 . . . Drama Club 3. 4 . . . War Games 2. 3, 4 . Soccer 2. . . Golf 2 . . . F.T.A. 2 . . . Junior Prom Committee . .Treasurer 4. FAMED FOR: My hats, loud voice, and involvement (emotionally) in gym class events. FUTURE PLANS: To attend the University of Vermont and gain a masters in Forestry and Agriculture. I also hope to have the most special girl in my life join me in Vermont. CHRISTOPHER THOMAS SOLLENBERGER “It's cool” LIKED MOST: Basketball, Cheryl, shop, period 7 English, and PARTIES! MISSED MOST: Playing hoop. Mr. Sisk’s Coaching. PET PEEVE: The gym floor. Griswold. Lehigh, and fighting with Beat. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2, 3,4 . . . “W Club 3. 4. FUTURE PLANS: Find a good job and get married. WINIFRED WALLIS SPILLERS “Oh man. ” LIKED MOST: Basketball, the three “skis and a certain 35 mm camera. MISSED MOST: Basketball. Carol Roberts, the lunch crew, and the Knights. PET PEEVE: Cross Country meets in the rain. ACTIVITIES: Basketball Manager 3, 4 . . . Girls Softball Manager 3 . . . Boys’ X-Country 4 . . . Leo ’78 . . . Student Council 4 . . . Homecoming Committee 4. FAMED FOR: My laugh. FUTURE PLANS: College. May Berg Winnie CATHERINE MARGARET STEDMAN “Roberta act right. ” LIKED MOST: Timmy. MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr. Mrs. Frink, and Mrs. Banker. PET PEEVE: People that think they are better than others. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1.3.4. FAMED FOR: Not coming to school. FUTURE PLANS: To get married and have a great life with Timmy. ANN FRANCES SYLVIA “0 2 my God. ” LIKED MOST: Basketball. X-Country. Mrs. Williams. Softball, the Class of 78. and going to Wheeler. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Williams, and the X-Country team. Basketball and the crew, special people and all my friends. PET PEEVE: People who can’t see other people happy. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . X-Country 2. 3. 4 . . . Softball 2. 3.4 . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Leo‘78. FAMED FOR: Playing sports. FUTURE PLANS: Be happy in whatever I do. Cath LORI JEAN SWAIN “ ’m so hungry. ” LIKED MOST: Jerry, the cheering squad of '76-'77. the Klan. weekends, vacations, a few special teachers. Mr. Lonsway and the good times. MISSED MOST: Jerry, when I’m in school, cheering and close friends who have become strangers. PET PEEVE: Chemistry. Rumors, stuck up people and the misunderstandings that happened at the end of my Junior Year. ACTIVITIES: Basketball Manager I . . . F.T.A. 1.2. . . Student Council 1. 2 . . . Chorus I. 3. 4 . . Cheering 2. 3 . . . Class President 2 . . . ’W C lub 2. 3. 4 . Lion's Tale 2. 3.4 . . . Class Vice-President 3.4 . . . Junior Fair Committee . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Junior Prom Court . . Leo '78 Photography Editor . . . Senior Ball Committee- Chairman. FAMED FOR: Always singing and being moody. FUTURE PLANS: First go to college and get married, then move as far away from N.S. as possible. 62 Anne DOUGLAS PAUL SYREN “Noway!” LIKED MOST: Art. and Senior Study. MISSED MOST: All my friends and period 2 English. PET PEEVE: Red Sox. Electricity. FUTURE PLANS: To live the way I want to. MARK LYNESTAYLOR “ Y eh, I guess so. ” LIKED MOST: My friend Mark K. and all my friends at Wheeler. MISSED MOST: My family, my friends and teachers. PET PEEVE: Being late for school, and doing homework. FAMED FOR: Being late and absent from school. FUTURE PLANS: To manage our grain store and be as happy as I can in life. Mark RONALD W. TURNER LIKED MOST: Mrs. Pukas' Spanish classes. Mr. and Mrs. Gula's Math classes. MISSED MOST: The good times at Wheeler. L.C.. and the crazy people at the smoking lounges. ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 2. 3. 4. PET PEEVE: People who bum cigarettes. FAMED FOR: Being quiet and reading dirty books. FUTURE PLANS: To go to California. Doug 63 Ronnie JOHN BRANDON VIELE “So?” LIKED MOST: The Klan: Jimmy. Billy. Mahlon. John C. Reg. Lori. Cindy. Barbie, and the close friendship and good times we had. MISSED MOST: The Klan. Mr. Blake’s comedy act in class. Mr. Bonda-rek’s English classes and being a student at Wheeler. I'll miss mostly Mr. Lonsway who is my closest friend. I won't ever forget the wonderful times we had. especially the crazy fun times. I won’t forget the things he taught me to make myself a better person. To him I owe a lot. It's quite an honor to know a special person like him. ACTIVITIES: Class President 3. 4 . . . Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . X-Country 1. 2. 3 . . . Chorus 2. 4 . . . Drama Club 2. 3, 4 . . . Junior Fair Chairman. . . Junior Prom Chairman. PET PEEVE: Snobbish attitude with students. FAMED FOR: Playing the piano. FUTURE PLANS: To venture into accounting and music, but mainly to be very happy. Vie INGRID M. WHEWELL “ really don't care. ” LIKED MOST: Mr. Cloutier. Mrs. Pukas, Miss Armstrong, Mr. Blake's jokes, making Lori blush, the study halls with Loretta and Ronnie. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Pukas' Spanish class, Peter, the talks with Chris. Mr. Goldsteins biology lectures, the study halls with Loretta and Ronnie, period 6 Math class. ACT IVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 2, 3.4 . . . National Honor Society 2. 3.4. . . N.H.S. Vice-President 4. PET PEEVE: People who don't know what they’re talking about yet insist on talking. FAMED FOR: Reading a lot and being quiet. Ingrid ROBERTA MARIE WITCHER “ ’ ?? diggin. ” LIKED MOST: Gym. Mr. Lonsway.softball. MISSED MOST: Big Brother. Mrs. Williams. Mr. Brooder, softball. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1 . . .Softball 1.3,4. PET PEEVE: Being called Brilloand peanut butter girls.(L.K.). FAMED FOR: Being a minority at Wheeler. FUTURE PLANS: Army and Traveling. Berta Danny DANIEL A. WILMS “Don’t ask me!” LIKED MOST: Biology. MISSED MOST: The bus in the morning. PET PEEVE: Being hasseled in the morning. FAMED FOR: My house. Dave DAVID A.ZEMSKEJR. LIKED MOST: Michigan MISSED MOST: Michigan ACTIVITIES: Football 1. 2. 3 . . . Track L 2. 3 . . . Basketball 1. 2. PET PEEVE: Geometry. FAMED FOR: Having the only name in the class to start with the letter Z FUTURE PLANS: To go to College. 65 I. John Bailey, would like to thank my parents for the encouragement to go on and finish High School. I. Judv Bailey, want to thank Vlrs. Pukas for the great teaching she did when I was in Spanish I. but most of all I want to thank my parents for their understanding. I give to them much love and appreciation. I. Anna Baker leave Judy. Mia. Shirley and everyone else the memories of all the fun we've had over the past years. And to my parents I leave my love. —I. Joy Berthold. leave Wheeler proudly, to my parents I leave my love and thanks for giving me the freedom they did because I truly believe it was the best way. I. Richard Blodgett, hereby leave Wheeler right on time and hope it becomes the school it's meant to be. And to Mr. Bondarek. Hey thanks. I. Monica Boettcher, leave WHS with many memories and experiences. I leave my thanks to my classmates who made school bearable, to the faculty who have given me their time and knowledge, to my parents who have stood by me and encouraged me through these years and my special thanks to Clout who’s been more than just a great English teacher. —I. Mia Boissevain. hereby leave Wheeler with hopes rtf reaching my goals, and also with the hope that those classes following will get as much from Wheeler as the class of 78 has. To all my friends at Wheeler. I leave the best of luck for their futures. —I. James Bouchard, leave Miss Phinizy 1.000 fruitflies which w ill multiply by the time I'm out of here! Thank-you. I. Dennis Bromley, leave Wheeler with no trouble at all. I. Jimmy Caputo. leave Wheeler to all my friends and I hope they didn't have as much trouble as I did. And to my parents and my sister thanks for helping me make it through all these years. 1. Elizabeth Chappell, leave to my sister Ruth my love for Wheeler. I leave my thanks to all the teachers. And to my parents. I love you and thank you for every thing. I. Craig Charron. leave Wheeler High School on a RM 125 motocrosser. and with high hopes. —I. Julie Christian, leave to my little brother Stevie a lot of love and luck in his years at Wheeler and some left over luck for Janice. Gretcho. and Mikey. —I. Andrew Clark, leave a new cutting tip for metal shop. I. Karen Cochran, being the 3rd Cochran, leave Wheeler to the last 5 with a lot of luck. I leave thanks to my parents, and 1 also leave the cliffs on Lantern Hill, and the old man of the mountain, to anyone else crazy enough to climb them. —I.. James Conte, do hereby leave Wheeler. I. John Coon, leave my plaster casting of a cheng sing. —I. Gael Curtin, leave Wheeler in the hope that the underclassmen have as much fun as I did: to my mother I leave my love for all her patience and understanding, and to my brother Paul. I leave my diploma in case he doesn't get one of his own. I. Sandy Dean, leave thanks to John and Judy for helping me pass 2 years of algebra, because if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be graduating now. I o Cheryl I leave an acting career because she loves the stage. To Gail I leave our fun in Home lx., to Buzz I leave my Jasper Conglamorate and to my parents many thanks and love. I. Paul Dilorio. leave Steve with his Junior Skip Day. I. Polly Dubuque, leave my parents many thanks for the love and understanding they have given me. and to Tracy and Ben I give many hopes. —I. Clifford Ewalt. leave Wheeler. . . I. Cindy Figdore. leave love and thanks to my parents, sisters, my friends, and most of all to Bruce, all who have made my school years something to remember. I. Henry Fox. leave the Halls of Wheeler High my collection of fruitflies and spitballs I have deposited over the years. I. Charles Gray, leave with no choice, all my books that were lost or stolen to the underclassmen that should find them. I. Cathleen Gruber, leave to Paul and Sherilyn all the good times I've had at Wheeler. To the varsity cheerleaders I leave lots of luck with the upcoming squad. To my mom and dad I just want to say thanks and I love you both very much. I. Shirley Hallett. being of somewhat sound mind and body leave Wheeler willingly . I. Laurie Hove, leave Mr. Brooder SI.85 and two dinners at McDonalds. Also I leave a front row seat for all basketball games to Sue Crandall plus one lollipop. And to mr. Gagne I leave one plastic pass to the girls room. —I. Cheryl Hunt, leave Wheeler High School with many happy memories. And I leave my sister Gail the best of luck and happiness. —I. Sharon Johnon. leave my best of luck to Daniel with Cross Country. - I. Chira Johnston, leave Wheeler with many happy memories. To my brother Chris. I hope he has as good a senior year as I had. To my parents, many thanks and much love. —I. Nancy Joiner, leave Wheeler with many thanks to all my teachers for getting me through the years and special thanks to my parents for putting up w ith me. I. Loretta Jones, leave Wheeler with many happy memories. To L.ori and my three brothers Neil. Michael and Paul. I leave my love and a wish for happiness in all they do. To Mike and his family I leave lots of love in return for all of the love they've shown me. and last but not least I leave mv love, thanks and respect to two of the most beautiful people I know: my parents. I. Mark Kenyon, leave my blush to Tom Schweitzer and Ned Bishop for the times they will need it. I. Tamie Lapinski. leave my sister Shelly and brother Eddie all the fun and tragedies of High School. I. Tom Leach, leas e my brother Bruce and my sister Janet a chance to have as much fun at Wheeler as I had. I. Ted Lewis, leave my brothers and sisters all the fun I had and to Mr. Sisk and Mr. B thanks for every thing you did for me. —I. Chers l Lord, do hereby leave to Miss Armstrong my Ace bandages for the next weak ankled player that she may get. To Kim who graduates in 1989. and Joyce who graduates in 1992. I leave a locker full of chiclets gum st) they'll have a reason to want to go to school daily. To the Class of '78 advisors. Mr. and Mrs. Gula. Mr. Zigaro and Mr. Bondarek. I leave all the memories in hopes they'll never forget the way our class had it together. To my Mom and Dad I leave all my thanks for putting up with me. and these words “I LOVE YOU. —I. Christopher Macina. leave Wheeler my stolen: puma's, con’s, lock, books, money, etc. —I. Tracy Main, leave my love and best wishes to my parents and to Joe Hillyer. Take Care. —I. Michael John McDermott, leave Wheeler with the many great memories I have spent with my teachers and friends and especially Winnie. I leave my brother Joe. hoping he enjoys his last year and learns to make the most of what he has. I. Barbara McKinster. leave to my family my thanks and love, to Mrs. Williams 1 leave the love, respect, and admiration she deserves and probably doesn't know I have for her. And to Carrie my sister I leave all my clothes so that maybe she'll stop borrowing them. I. Diane Miner, leave to my brother Bill, love and good luck in cross country. I. Karen Napert. leave softball and basketball seasons to Lori Horn and Debbie Brooks, knowing they will do a good job and hoping they will have as much fun as I had. I also leave thanks to Mom and Dad for bearing with my athletic calendar. —I. Robert Noe. leave Wheeler High School with the hopes that underclassmen will have as much as I did and more. Best-of-luck. I. Debra Page, leave Wheeler with all the hard work, time and effort that our Class of 78 has done to make this school what it is today. I. Mark Perkins, leave Wheeler with thanks to all of the teachers and to anyone who can skip Mrs. Pukas’ class as much as I did — Good Luck. I. Denise Purcell, leave to my brother and three sisters all the love and luck in the world. And to my parents. I love you. —I. Susan Kim Richmond, do hereby leave Wheeler to Carol and Terry Herrick for them to enjoy as much as I did. To Gramma and Grandpa my love forever. To Steven and Mike may your lives be filled with happiness and love. And last but not least to the two most beautiful people in my life, my parents: Mom you're really a beautiful person and Dad I now realize what you've done for me was right. 1 love you both. To Wheeler Goodbye. I. Donna Sasko. leave love and thanks to my parents and friends, who helped me through these past four years. —I. Bob Schmidt, leave Wheeler with hopes that the underclassmen will enjoy it as much as I did. —I. William Sergiy. being the first of four to pass this way. leave Wheeler with something gained and nothing lost. —I. Dave Shafer, leave Wheeler High. —I. Sandy Shaw, leave Wheeler High. —I. Susan Shaw, leave Wheeler with the hope that everyone else had as much fun as I did. —I. Mahlon Smith, leave Wheeler and its students all the good times that I had and also hope that the students, teachers, and administration will retain the memories of us and our class. And I would like to leave my parents my thanks for helping me get through and also all my love. —I. Christopher Sollenberger. leave to my brother. Paul, the hopes of a class “S state t'itle and a football team. To Mike all the goodlooking girls and my abilities in basketball in hopes he will play sports. And a new car 68 engine and body shop at Wheeler. Winnie Spiders, leave Wheeler with hopes that the underclassmen like it here as much as 1 did. I'd like to give special thanks to Monica B.. Mick and Donna for always being there when I needed them. I hope Donna watches her step in the future, and I wish Ted much luck in basketball. Mom and Dad. thanks. 1 love you. —I. Catherine Stedman. hereby leave Wheeler happy. —I. Lori Swian. do hereby leave to C'athy and Lllen the memories of cheering, to Mrs. Williams the thrill of seeing John Denver, to my friends the best of luck, and to Gerald R. the thanks for making my life so happy. —I. Ann Sy lvia, leave the happiness I had at Wheeler to my little brother. Chris, hoping he will have his share. I also leave Wheeler hoping that girl's orts will mean more to Wheeler then it has in the past. To Mrs. Williams. I would like to thank her for being the understanding person she is. And special thanks to my parents, for being there when I need them. —I. Douglas Syren, leave my good times at Wheeler to my brother Kenny. —I. Mark Taylor, leave Wheeler happily and hope my sister Lori has as much fun as I did here. —I. Ronnie Turner, leave my two sisters the good times I had at Wheeler. —I. John Viele. leave friendship and courage. —I. Ingrid Whewell. don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way. I leave Wheeler behind me and head for the new' day. I leave the empty halls with just one thought My friendships and memories won't fade away. —I. Danny Wilms, leave my abundant accumulation of late slips to anyone who wants them. —1. Roberta Witcher, leave my dirty locker to the next best seniors. 1. Dave Zemske. leave the good times I had at my one year at Wheeler to all new students. 70 73 74 Nat Honor Society..............Student Council W Club Ski Club Chorus 77 78 French Travel Club Spanish Travel Club 79 Lion's Tale Staff 80 Cooking Staff f r Nursing Staff ;: :: 81 Utid Who's that behind those Foster Grant's? 82 UNOSRCLASXMKN 83 Mr. Souza Gr. 7 Mrs. Rehm Gr. 7 84 PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING Mrs. Miller Gr. 8 Mr. Schofield Gr. 8 87 Mrs. Miller Gr. 8 Mr. Sujecki Gr. 8 88 89 90 91 M r s. r t o G r. 1 92 94 95 Volun teers 96 Varsity Soccer 98 p p p 99 Boys' X- Co un try 100 101 1 1 102 Varsity Cheering J-V. 103 Varsity Basketball 105 106 . V. Basketball 107 108 lai—m ■ H 110 Jr. High X-Country 112 Jr. High Basketball 113 114 115 116 117 Baseball 118 119 120 Acknowledgements Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Kuechler Mark L. Taylor Mrs. Irene Champion Ever-Breeze Farm Mr. and Mrs. Caroll G. Main Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones Mr. and Mrs. James W. Maine Mr. and Mrs. George McGowan Sr. Bob Ward Mr. and Mrs. William D. Kinney A Friend Rev. Chester R. Cooper Catherine Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Main JoAnn Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. William Graber Mr. and Mrs. M. Stankosky and Family Ms. Toni Dehesa The Curtin Family Mrs. Majorie G. Coats Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sellen The Fryer Family The Kowack Family Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Page The Roskow Family John and Ann Florgan George H. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Schmidt Mrs. Robert L. West Mary and Tony Almeida Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Misovich Mr. and Mrs. Randall Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rawson The Macina Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reust Jim and Deeann Geiler Williamson Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Geiler Andrew and Susanne Stoddard Jodi Ann Davidson The Jernbergs Mr. and Mrs. Steve Slaton Mr. and Mrs. Leslie F. Belanger Florence and Charles Kuntz Patrons Mr. and Mrs. John Hrencecin John and Gertrude Taylor Mrs. A. Morgan Stewart A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Earnest J. MacDougall Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Turner II Mr. and Mrs. David Cornell Paula and Arthur Pintauro Spinners Yarn Mr. and Mrs. McDermott and Family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones and Family The Dilorio Family The Casual Male Modern Electric Company In Memory of Jane Smith Star Patrons THE KENYON FAMILY MR. DANIEL SCHOFIELD THE LAP1NSKI FAMILY MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM F. RICHMOND AND FAMILY MR. AND MRS. JAMES W. McKINSTER MR. AND MRS. MAURICE M. SMITH 121 Congratulations Winnie and the Class of '78 from Chucky Hollis 123 Superlatives Most Gullible LizChappel Ronnie Turner Class Motorhead Ted Lewis and Nancy Joiner Most Dependable John Viele and Lori Swain 124 Best Dressed — Ted Lewis and Denise Purcell Class Flirts — Tracy Main and Bob Schmidt Class Clowns — Jim Caputo and Debbie Page Class Individuals — Winnie Spillers and Mark Taylor Shortest — Tracy Main and Jim Bouchard Most Innocent Looking — Paul Dilorio and Donna Sasko 125 Tallest — Denise Purcell and Mark Taylor Class Spirit — Debbie Page and John Viele Most Athletic Ted Lewis and Karen Napert Most Likely to Succeed Monica Boettcher and John Viele 126 Most Disorganized — Charlie Gray and Gael Curtin ' 1 r [fi ' f?ichte 3ca (e Most Talkative Mahlon Smith and Debbie Page Shyest — Mark Kenyon and Anna Baker 127 128 129 y vTfc L T« « £( Compare. . . JgjBr H Serving Breakfast — _� Luncheon and xfXEr . Dinner gT Daily Specials Open Daily sSf t 6:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. ggk 535-0582 'W Congratulations SENIORS Otr Qttl fy P. 3. 3ulL - Otl. 203-599-2261 £tar4uM fte tel d oitfi Stoning ton, donn. £ct. 95-184-216 CLxJU QaLL £xlU Compliments Algieris Service Center 134 High St. Westerly. Rhode Island 596-2703 Cottrell's Custom Field Work Plowing. Seeping, Fertilizing Charles H. Cottrell, 40 Mechanic St. Pawlcatuck, Conn. 06359 599-4938 - Yi eUi ■i yetreAy Joseph M. Nigrelli, Jr.. Graduate Gemologist GIA Watchmaker— Hand Engraver — Jewelry Designer Order Class Rings Here 27 High Street. Westerly, Rhode Island 02891 Telephone 401 596-4421 BOOKS JEWELRY SCULPTURE 11 West Main St., Mystic, Conn. (203) 536-3383 the savings ROBERT W. TABOR bank of Loan Officer Branch Manager new 203 442-0301 New London, Connecticut london 130 Compliments of POCOTELLO FARMS Home of Thoroughbred Race Horses North Stonington Connecticut (bicL Ouches DOWNTOWN WESTERLY Your Headquarters for Learn to Drive at SAFE-T-DRIVE Classroom Behind-the-Wheel Automatic and Standard Mystic 536-7419 S. S. Lamb. Jr. Instructor Air Conditioned 1 ake Out Service CHINA VILLAGE INC. 27 Canal St. Tel. 596-2392 Westerly. R.I. 02891 Chinese Polynesian Restaurant Serving Open Daily F.xotic Island Drinks 11:30 AM-10 PM SUZIEQUE 30 High Street, Westerly. R.I. 599-4727 ‘High in fashion . . . low in price. In Connecticut Highland Orchards Travel Park, Inc. TORHAN JEWELERS Keepsake Diamonds Bulova Watches Pewter Gift ware Near M stic Seaport and Ocean Beaches 1978 Open All Year 42 W. Main St.. Mystic. Conn. Tel. 536-7231 OLGA'S BEAUTY SALON Rt. 2. Box 344, N. Stonington. CT 06359 535-2402 (401) 596-0500 Arres Sporting Goods Joseph D. Serra. Owner 13 Last Avenue. Westerly. R.I. 02891 132 . ■ y 1 Compliments of Higgins Pharmacy Inc. Pawcatuck M ltic Conn. 599-5777 536-8400 Route 2 Norwich Westerly Road Len and Bev Lacroix Phone 889-4261 889-0728 Gunn Agency Real Estate Uj Insurance Congratulations Senior Class 1978 Serving Ledyard, Stonington. North Stonington. Groton, New London. Waterford East Lyme Offices in Ledyard, Groton. East Lyme NORTH STONINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION . 133 iinmpiitpait 3Mb, Jhtr. Friendship Street Westerly. RI 02891 Featuring Complete Line Feeds and Products for Farm. 1 lome and Garden riJeep CJ-5 Smooth Sailing to the Wheeler High School Class of 1978 Robert M. Smith Bob Smith Gremlins 1 lornets Matadors Pacers Route 184 o. Stonington. ( I 203 CJ's Wagoneers Cherokees T rucks 8 35-3355 Compliments of the LITTLE WHALER RESTAURANT Route 2. North Stonington. CT 535-0903 134 A Stitch in Time 11 — Olde Mystick Village Compliments of THE VILLAGE HARDWARE Main Street North Stonington 599-4573 535-0463 OLD SPINNING WHEEL CERAMICS Wholesale and Retail Day and Evening Classes Jessie Champion Box 140 RFD I. North Stonington. CT DICK NEFF'S Mystic Sporting Goods. Inc. and Bicycle Center 49-53 West Main Street Mystic, Connecticut The area’s finest.” Congratulations to the Class of '78 From MAYGOLD FARM RESTAURANT AND DAIRY BAR Open 24 hours a day. Featuring fresh dairy products. KENYON'S Of Westerly ■ 26 High Street Westerly. R.I. � 11 PURVEYORS OF FINE CHEESES AND SPECIALTY FOODS Dressmaking • Alterations (1 Er C. 55 Beach Street Westerly, Rhode Island Tel. 596-1412 16 Canal Street Clara Main Norma Main Westerly. R.I. 02891 (401)596-3110 GIFTS HANDICRAFT gftcire KBUa OOROTntA M MACBETH JaLx EaAi), Dnc. l or the Individualist 25 Canal Street. Westerly. Rhode Island 02891 Rosalie R. Gencarclla 401 596-7565 c I mported Fron Clothing and Arount D S PIZZA Compliments of POSI-SEAL INTERNATIONAL. INC. Conn. Rte. 2, Main St. North Stonington, Conn. Routes 49 and U.S. 95 No. Stonington, Conn. 06359 Telephone 535-3313 ► Makers of the Dynamic Sealing Wafer Trunnion Valve Compliments to the Class of 78 T florist And Garden Center 136 _________________ BANKAMERICARD MASTERCHARGE MMttgg , .55 Beach Street Westerly, R.I. 02891 I 596-2883 Flowers for All Occasions or No Occasion Compliments of McCORMICK'S DEPARTMENT STORE 8 Broad Street Westerly. Rhode Island 02891 Clifford 1). Johnson. Jr. Phone (203)599-5198 J J MACHINE CO., INC. Tooling for the Plastic Industry Mailing Address: RD2 Located: Route 184 Westerly. Rhode Island 02891 North Stonington, Conn. PHONE 401-596-7228 LIONEL TRAINS HO 6 O GAUGE W4 IRON HORSE HOBBIES COMPLETE LINE OF MODELS. R.C. PLANES A BOATS ESTES 6 CENTURI ROCKETS DRE M EL ft XACTO TOOLS 49 BEACH STREET WESTERLY. R I 02891 rnc VILLAGE prescription J AC HVLBOJ PRQP cards cosmetics OPEN £ rpUMGS TIL Q ft MYSTIC. 536-8615 17 E. MAIN ST. MYSTIC Compliments of HOXSIE BUICK AND PONTIAC INC, Delicious Pizzas Phone 599-5222 Hot Oven Grinders Call Your Order Before You Leave Home Home Style Spaghetti It W ill Be Reach on Arrival Seafood 6— OLYMPIC PIZZA .... « « VI j BIST tmammmm 1 Route I. Stonington Shopping Plaza. Pawcatuck. Conn. Charles P. Kanellopoulos CATHOLIC LIBRARY OF WESTERLY, INC. fnftyvtjttite wflwilti .ftwl ANL WO X,c8 G fWUfT BASKf TS - OOu Wt OOOS • .-.t •- iau v%is� ' � «.v « x r stANU oW • ;■■■ ■ Sounds of Joy and Gladness 32-34 West Broad Street Pawcatuck. Conn. 06379 L.S.A. Phone (203) 599-4597 D-U-N-S 05-806-4270 STEREOS • ELECTRONICS • TV RECORDS • SUPPLIES • SERVICE CHEVROLET OIDSMOBUE Audio USED CARS World BOB VALENTI dL___ Chavrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. STONINGTON PLAZA 5 HOLMES STREET MYSTIC. CONN. 06355 U S ROUTE 1 STONINGTON CT 06378 1203) 699 4469 03ERT valent; Off 9 536 4931 BURDICK'S INC. Shoes — Sporting Goods Toys 60 High St. — Westerly — 596-4623 V E «du� iv e 4 Boy s Sh®« Slot ONE CANAL STREET DOWNTOWN WESTERLY Oa.-'U ' • s • Hi � ««� •'� � � � • « � • � •� � •� 137 T., V: J V CONGRATULATIONS and the best ot luck1 We at Lormg are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with pfiotographs one of t happiest and f:.c t exciting times cf youi life! we hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of boring Studios when you want photograp! you remember other momentous days to come When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! Leading Portrait and Yearbook Photographers Delightful dining year ’round at the north gate of famous Mystic Seaport. Luncheon and Dinner. Sailor’s Bar. Open every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Dance band Friday and Saturday nights Route 27. 1 mile south of 1-95 Telephone (203) 536-9640 20 WEST MAIN ST. MYSTIC, CT....06355 536-4788 ENJOY FARMFRESH FRUITS AND (3) VEGETABLES ALL YEA LONG ...AND SAVE Best of Luck fo the Class of 1978 ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY, INC. Route 2 North Stonington, Conn. 06359 Good-Bye 78 May the Road RISE to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your head, and until we meet again, May God always hold you in the palm of His hand. God Bless you all. Love, Mr. Lonsway Wm w T- mm k . 1 ■ 1 ' +£r ■« .v J Ky p . m T � . X ■ . ' � «• . . •U ?- . vJV' V' ; ; .)• .:; • .. v« ■ • ®5? .;, A-', v O';'- 7 . ‘ a i - t - V rff; i tt'Z: £W juJ 7 ’ J vsS-sJ •jfjZE i' ■ VJK v v ‘ ’.� ' V A rDi x]w i y i v • 4% « %