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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1979 volume:

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And what a time it was. Love, The Class of 79 16 ADMINISTRATION MR. SHAW — Superintendent MR. LONSWAY — Counselor MR. BLESH — Vice Principal MR. KENYON — Counselor 18 GUIDANCE MRS. MASSEY t MRS. TENNANT SECRETARIES 19 MR. AIELLO — Industrial Arts I v MRS. BANKER — Home Economics MISS ARMSTRONG — Math MR. BONDAREK — English MR. BLAKE — Business MR. BRANN — History 20 MR. BROODER — Physical Education MR. DiSANO — Science MRS. FRINK — Home Economics MR. EVENSKI — English MR. GAGNE — Foreign Language 21 MISS GALLO— Special Education MR.GULA —Math MR. GOLDSTEIN — Science MRS. HOXIE — Foreign Language 22 MRS. JAI.KANEN — Reading MRS. MILLER — Reading MR. KERR — Science MR. MADDEN — Industrial Arts MRS. MILLER —English MRS. MURCH — Math 23 MRS. QUARTO — Business MISS PHINIZY — English MR. SCHOFIELD — History MR. SCOTT — History MRS. PUKAS — Foreign Language 24 MR. SISK — History MR. SOUZA — English MR. STEINNAGEL — Industrial Arts MR. SUJECKI —Math 25 MRS. TAYLOR — English MR. WHITTEN —Science f MRS. WE1DENHEFT —Chorus MR. ZIGARO—History MR. TUCCHIO — Art MRS. WILLIAMS — Physical Education 26 RESOURCE CENTER 29 Owen P arv n t'ra.nVL |9.v;tv VCancn [RuxJol knrcn 3t r tuart ||Qobio 30 31 HBHH |Da nd'|fftng | Go mI l arg l gyjjftrgLj | □li±J II H_ r n Ad J |Petgr-| |gtcr grd I Qq lII 1 1 P Mr. Schofield | l ’l tA-Grade 8 m [Maggie | j Karen [ Li-sa | IChrisj pfete J I— Mr. DiSano Grade 9 lOebb-clfctoaill Jl |L vrel 3 T)Q I Jul� e Mrs. Cula Grade 11 Ned jcLftsSdflBO hr II Qoj-t | |Stev _ 3(50 MtVTon l |Cv j l Mr. Scott Grade 11 Lori Poju I I l rvce Gkx' _1 IKarfc- daret hue — 1 IK ston L� r dA- LEO 1979 STAFF 42 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT COUNCIL SKI CLUB 45 JR. FIREMEN 47 49 VARSITY SOCCER VARSITY BO YS’ CROSS COUNTR Y VARSITY GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTR Y RONNIE JONESY HEFF CHUCKY JUNIOR VARSITY 58 WE’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER! 535 1183 535-1055 535-3009 599-2456 599-3819 59 60 VARSITY BOYS’ BASEBALL JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER ! • ■■ ■ rrWHERE-OH- WHERE HAS MY BASEBALL TEAM GONE. . .? TEAM MEMBERS V. John McCloskey Paul Gruber David Cornell John Bianco B Scott Cornell Mike Kuechler A Tom Purcell Joe Hillyer s Darrell Williams Doug Sasko E B A Errol Ahearn Mike Karston Kip Brant Tom Schuette Managers: Zandy Aucherlonie Laura Corrigan L Sue Crandall L 63 V. c H E E R L E A D E R S S u 3 a V 3 7 3 3 3 H D A JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTR Y 65 JR. HIGH BASKETBALL DEDICATION LEO ’79 is dedicated to Wheeler High School. This dedication means a great deal to the class of 1979 since the decision as to just who has helped us the most through our school years is a difficult one. Our teachers, parents, administration, community and friends have played an important role which we feel should be recognized. Through the support provided by Wheeler, we have grown, matured, and learned to take on responsibility. The teachers and administration have aided us to develop emotionally and academically and, in doing so, have made us aware of our capabilities. Our parents have given us the love, patience, and guidance we needed to increase and recognize our individual personality and value. The community has supported and provided the education to which we have been so dependent during our years here at Wheeler, and our friends have always been there when we needed them. Choosing just one of these would not be fair, because they all have been equally important. Thus our dedication was chosen to represent and symbolize everyone who has helped the class of 1979. With gratitude, appreciation and thanks, the LEO ’79 is dedicated to our Wheeler High School. 68 69 EMMETT BRIAN AHEARN LIKED MOST: Mr. Tuch’s Great Art Room,” Sports, Aiello’s Drafting classes, and lunrh. MISSED MOST: Junior Prom. Woodstock Apple Orchards, and Pre •season practice. PET PEEVE: Algebra and Chemistry tests. Hale Ray, and making era’s. ACTIVITIES: Soccer I. 2, 3, 4 . . . Basketball 2. 3. 4 . . . Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 . . . W Club 2. 3, 4 . . . Student Council 1, 2, 3 . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Junior Prom King . . . Homeroom rep. 1,2. . . Treasurer 4 . . . Leo ’79 . . . Co-Layout Editor. FAMED FOR: Being the youngest in the class and being first alphabetically. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and become a rich and famous architect. Emmell LISA GAYLE AMES LIKED MOST: Jim, Cross Country ’75. Kathy, going to see S. B. with Kathy, D. R.. a few special people who have already graduated and the class of ’79. MISSED MOST: Singing in the halls with Kathy, Jim, Kevin, Mrs. Pukas, all the underclassmen and especially the class of ’79. PET PEEVE: People who don’t get involved and people who think you’re weird because you act different than they do. ACTIVITIES: Class Secretary 3, 4 . . . Yearlwok Staff. . . Senior Ball Committee 4 . . .Junior Fair Committee 3 . . Junior Prom Court 3 . . . French Travel Club 1, 2, 3 . . . 'W” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . CrossCountry 1, 2 . . . JV Basketball 1 . . . Basketball Manager 2. FUTURE PLANS: Travel, get married and live the happiest life possible. Lisa LINDA ANN BECKWITH FAVORITE SAYING: That’s pretty neat!” LIKED MOST: Mr. Alfalfa, Marshall, holidays, the beach, and gym classes. MISSED MOST: Mr. Alfalfa. 100 Blake St., Fitzwillies, Mr. Wesa’s mystery liquids and Mr. Cloutier. PET PEEVE: M. G., V.W’s, peopl e who lake things too seriously, and being without Marshall. ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 3 . . . Chorus 1 . . .Drama Club. . . Ski Club. FAMED FOR: Gym twice a day and writing poems. FUTURE PLANS: To travel and work with children. L. B. 70 INGRID ELLEN BROMLEY FAVORITE SAVING: How are things going kid? LIKED MOST: Wheeler, the teachers who treat you as an individual. Cheryl. Donna, Carrie and Mrs. William's gym classes. MISSED MOST: Volleyball with Cheryl Sasko. Wheeler. Mrs. Williams, gym classes, Mrs. Banker, all my friends in the Senior class and m underclassmen friends. PET PEEVE: People who don't know when to talk or when to SHUT-UP! Also people who get being snoopy and trying to help someone confused. ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 2. 3. 4 . . . Student Council 2. 3 . . French Travel Club 1,2. . . Softball Storekeeper 3,4 . . . X-Country Manager 3 . . . National Honor Society President . . . Yearbook Staff Co-Editor . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Junior Fair Committee . Homecoming Committee 1.2. 3, 4 . . . Ring Committee . . . Senior Study Committee. FAMED FOR: Having the longest record for walking with a cast and crutches — five months. FUTURE PLANS: To go to college in the field of nutritional sciences and make the most out of living. DEBORAH JEANNE BROOKS FAVORITE SAYING: Is that right? LIKED MOST: All my friends, special teachers, basketball season, the Junior Prom and weekend. MISSED MOST: Being a part of Wheeler. PET PEEVE: People who just don’t care and homework. ACTIVITIES: X-Country 2 . . . Basketball 1. 2. 3 . . . Softball Manager 2 . . . Class Treasurer Student Council 3 . . . Class Vice President 4 . . . National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 . . . Secretary 3. 4 . . . French Travel Club 1. 2. 3 . . . Secretary 2. 3 . W Club 3. 4 . . . Secretary 4. . . Homecoming Court 3 . . . Junior Fair committee . . Junior Prom committee . Junior Prom Queen . . . Senior Study committee . . . Leo 79 Business Manager. FAMED FOR: Smiling. FUTURE PLANS: College. FRANCINE ANGELA BRUNO FAVORITE SAYING: Am I late? LIKED MOST: My parents, Carl, sunny days. Mr. Noyles, Mr. Hanley and certain people who really have their heads together. MISSED MOST: Doreen. Geri. Mike. Eric and Margaret. Cross Country and Mr. Bondarek. PET PEEVE: Phoney people and people who are too into themselves to care about other people. ACTIVITIES: Cross Country 2,3,4. . . JV Basketball 1 . . . W Club. FAMED FOR: Play ing head games on Chery l. FUTURE PLANS: To work with mentally retarded children, to travel, to get married and to enjoy life to its fullest. Fran 71 JEFFREY MARK CAHOON FAVORITE SAYING: Excellent LIKED MOST: R. D.. Choir Practice. MISSED MOST: Choir Practice, ami Pine Top ski trips. PET PEEVE: 1 Webster Avenue and scooping. ACTIVITIES: Cross Country 2 . . .Ski Club 1.2. FAMED FOR: R. D.. and Skiing. FUTURE PLANS: Undecided. Stacks LINDA JEAN CARLSON FAVORITE SAYING: What’s going on?” LIKED MOST: Ronnie, Laurel, my family, my friends at work and school, and gymnastics. MISSED MOST: Ronnie, my sister, brother-in-law and 2 of my nephews. PET PEEVE: Stuck-up or fake people and worms. ACTIVITIES: Gymnastics 1. 2. 3 . . . Sophomore Ring Committee 2 . . . Chorus 4 . . .Student Council 2. . . French Travel Club 2. FAMED FOR: Not coming to school. FUTURE PLANS: To get married, have kids and work. Linda BRENDA LEE CHASE FAVORITE SAYING. Hi! Hoe Hoe Hoc. LIKED MOST: laughing. Tommy, Elaine. Mr. Gida's Math class. Art, homecoming. dances, bothering all the teachers. Mrs. Tennant, all my friends at Wheeler and my Mom and Dad. MISSED MOST: Elaine, Mr. Aiello. Mr. Brann's history class. Mr. Tucchio, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Gula’s Math Class. Mr. Lonsway, Doreen K.. Mr. Brooder's gym class and my grandmother. PET PEEVE: People who use you. pretend to bo your friend, lie to you. are two-faced or fake. ACTIVITIES: JV Baseball manager 1 . . . JV Basketball 2 . . . Homecoming committee 2 . . . Ring committee 2 . . .Jr. Prom committee 3 . . . soda machine committee 4 . . . Leo 79 . . . Senior Ball committee. FAMED FOR: My giggles, laughs and always talking. FUTURE PLANS: To laugh and Im happy (also get married). Chaste 72 THERESA MARIE CLARK FAVORITE SAYING: What a character. LIKED MOST: Half days and days off. MISSED MOST: My friends. PET PEEVE: Homework! FUTURE PLANS: To hopefully go to hair dressing school. Clark ir RONALD G. COLLINS LIKED MOST: Messing around and making trouble. MISSED MOST: My friends. Mr. C.. Mrs. P. PET PEEVE: Junior English. ACTIVITIES: Cross Country 1, 2. 3, 4 . . . Baskellail 1. 2. 3 . . . W Club Vice President 4 . . . W” Club 2,3.4 . . . Junior Fair Committee 3 . . . Senior Ball . . .Junior Prom. FAMED FOR: Running. FUTURE PLANS: To work and to travel. DAVID T. CORNELL Jr. FAVORITE SAYING: HO DUKE! LIKED MOST: Sports, the teachers. Home Ec., getting out of class when there’s a fire, GOOD FRIENDS, Mr. Gula and his Math classes. MISSED MOST: Sports, the teachers. Home Ec., bothering Elaine. Mr. Gula’s Math classes, and big brother Rocky. PET PEEVE: People that think they know everything but they don't, and people that complain about everything. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . Basketball 1, 2 . . . Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . AV 1, 2. 3, 4 . . . W” Club 2. 3, 4 . . . Ski Club 1, 2. 3. 4 . . . Jr. Fireman . . . Chorus 2. 4 . . .Jr. Fair committee. FAMED FOR: Flirting and the Rocky and Wally sandwiching machine. FUTURE PLANS: To join the State Police. Ronnie Wally 73 LAURA ANN CORRIGAN FAVORITE SAYING: Creep” LIKED MOST: My nutty friends and some of the really crazy things we’ve done. MISSED MOST: All the friendly people at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Grouchy people, and people who don't smile. ACTIVITIES: Cross-country 2, 4 . . . Basketball 2, 3, 4 . . . Softball 4 . . .Jr. Fair Committee . . . Boys Baseball Manager 2-, 3 . . . Jr. Prom Committee . . . Leo 79 staff. . .Sr. Ball Committee 4. . . Chorus 2,4. . . W” Club 2.3,4. FUTURE PLANS: To make others happy, and to be as happy as I can. LC KATHLEEN E. CRANDALL LIKED MOST: Lisa, Deb, the Class of ’79, and a lot of other special people who know who they are. MISSED MOST: The 1975 cross-country teams and their coaches. Basketball season, and people who’ve made Wheeler what it is. PET PEEVE: People who make themselves taller by stepping on others; nervousness before an athletic event. ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 . . . JV Basketball 1 . . . Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4 . . Cross-country 1, 2, 4 . . . ”W Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . W Club treasurer 4 . . . French Travel Club 1, 2, 3 . . . Jr. Prom G mmittee ... Jr. Prom Court ... Sr. Class President . . . Yearbook literary editor . . .Jr. Fair Committee. FAMED FOR: Letting simple things confuse me, and having long hair. FUTURE PLANS: To go to college and have a happy life. Kathy ELLEN DENISE CROUCH FAVORITE SAYING: Really” LIKED MOST: Old” Varsity, JV Cheering, Liz and Chubs, Jr. Prom, Sr. Ball, Mrs. W., Karen, Soccer games. Cathy. Class of ’79, Mr. Tucchio. MISSED MOST: Liz and Chubs, Class of ’78. Goodtimes on cheering, Mrs. W., Mr. Cloutier. Karen, Soccer, good friends. Wheeler Class of ’79, Senior Bash. PET PEEVE: Friends” who talk behind your back. People who don’t consider cheerleaders athletes. Students who don’t care. ACTIVITIES: JV Cheerleading 1 . . .V. Cheerleading 2. 3, 4 . . . Class Pres. 3 . . . Class Sec. 1 . . . Homecoming Comm. 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . Jr. Prom Court and Comm. 3 . . .Jr. Fair Comm. 3 . . . Student Council 1, 2 . . . NHS 2, 3. 4 . . .Ring Comm. 2. . . W” Club 2, 3, 4 . . .Ski Club 3, 4. . . French Club 1, 2 . . .Leo. . . Homecoming Queen 4 . . . Sr. Ball Comm. 4 . . . SSC4. . .SMC4. FAMED FOR: Being Short. FUTURE PLANS: Art College and to be happy. Squirrel 74 Bart STEPHEN JOHN Di IORIO FAVORITE SAYING: Hey Kid LIKED MOST: Cathleen, My great parents who I owe alot to and love, and my motorcycle. MISSED MOST: Paul D. and Cathleen. Also THE OSSA . PET PEEVE: Telephone poles and sharp corners. ACTIVITIES: W Club 1,2,3 . . . Jr. Fair Committee . . . Class Ring Committee 2 . . . Spanish Club 2,3,4 . . .Ski Club 3,4. . . Baseball 2,3,4 . . . Soccer 1,2, 4. FAMED FOR: Jr. Smash and repairing watches. FUTURE PLANS: College. GERALDINE DAVIS FAVORITE SAYING: You’re Crazy . LIKED MOST: Lunch 3 with Peg, Linda, and Elnora, Basketball. MISSED MOST: Peg, Linda, Elnora, Christine. Mr. Bondarek’s class, seeing Mr. Lonsway, talking with the nurses and friends. PET PEEVE: People who think they are better than others. ACTIVITIES: Basketball. FAMED FOR: Looking for Peggy or Linda. FUTURE PLANS: Stay happy for the rest of my life. Blackneck DOUGLAS De BARTOLO FAVORITE SAYING: Hooeeee Duke LIKED MOST: Skipping class when the fire whistle blows; during and after the basketball games; (he class of ’79, and Josh, my dog. dISSED MOST: Mr. Tucchio’s art classes, Mr. Bondarek’s stories, my memories at Wheeler, my Duster and the Class of ’79. PET PEEVE: Competition, Senior English, blue slips, and people who try to mess up other people’s minds. FAMED FOR: Flirting and making people laugh. FUTURE PLANS: To travel and to find happiness. Crash 75 CATHY LYNN FIGDORE FAVORITE SAYING: I'm serious.” LIKED MOST: Being part of the Class of 79. Squirrel. Mrs. Williams. Cheering. Gwyn. Softball, Mr. Aiello. Mrs. Rehm. Soccer season. Miss Gallo. MISSED MOST: Chap and Chubs. R. W., Squirrel, Cheering. Gwyn. Senior Study. Varsity Soccer team. Camp 77 and 78, and the Class of 79. PET PEEVE: People who think cheering is a cinch”, close-minded, sarcastic people, and the last game of the season. ACTIVITIES: JV Cheering 1 . . . Varsity Cheering 2. 3, 4 Softball 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . Homecoming Comm. 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . Homecoming Court 2 . Ring Comm. 2 . .Jr. Prom Comm. 3 ... Jr. Prom Court . . . W” Club 2, 3. 4 . . . NHS 3. 4 . .Jr. Fair Comm. 3 ... Sr. Ball Comm. 4 . . . Class Pres. 1 . . . Home Room Rep. 3. FAMED FOR: Cheering and laughing with Squirrel. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get married, be happy, and not to roll in” to our reunion with Squirrel. Mike SCOTT ROBERT GREENE LIKED MOST: All my friends at Wheeler. Mr.Tucchio’s Art class. m motorcy cle and Denver. MISSED MOST: My friends, a few teachers, and Wheeler High School. PET PEEVE: Two-faced people. Friday the 13th. people who aren’t serious about anything, and New York Yankee fans. FAMED FOR: Assorted nicknames. FUTURE PLANS: To further my education. Calh DENNIS MICHAEL GARLAND FAVORITE SAYING: Come Onnn.” LIKED MOST: Choir practice. OM-1. Chemistry. Spanish, my old town and a star. MISSED MOST: Choir practice. Mr. Cloutier. PET PEEVE: Mr. Stebbin’s jokes, and people who don’t listen. ACTIVITIES: JV Basketball 2 . . . Lion’s Tale . Hiking Club I. FAMED FOR: Photography. FUTURE PLANS: College, the west. Pup 76 JOSEPH JOHN GROSS FAVORITE SAYING: Definitely. LIKED MOST: Duck hunting and my savage. MISSED MOST: Choir practice. PET PEEVE: Tourists. ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 1. . . Drama Club 1. 2. FAMED FOR: M love for guns. FUTURE PLANS: To get rich and own land. JACKLYN MARIE HAINES LIKED MOST: Blah, Neil Young, Paris. MISSED MOST: B.D.. Cross-country. PET PEEVE: The real Jaws III. ACTIVITIES: Cross-country 2,3. . . W Club 3,4. FUTURE PLANS: Spend the summer in California, go to college, and be happy. Jackie IRENE JEANEHALLETT FAVORITE SAYING: Do what? LIKED MOST: Cheering at basketball ganu-s. Mr. Goldstein's Wonderful World of Biology. Mr. Bondarek. taking the day off, senior study. I .inda. Elaine, and the class of 79 MISSED MOST: Senior Privileges, cheering, going mental with Linda, and my friends. PET PEEVE: People who call me Irene to bug me. those awful three years of math, and people who insist you did something when you didn't. ACTIVITIES: JV Cheerleader 2. . . Lion's Tale 1.2.3.4. . .Chorus 2. . . Ring Committee 2. FAMED FOR: Being allergic to green chairs and being absent. FUTURE PLANS: To find out where those Koehler cookies really do come from. Jeane 77 ELAINE HARRILYN HOFER FAVORITE SAYING: Listen to ya!” LIKED MOST: Those certain few close friends that take me for what I am, especially Brenda. MISSED MOST: Senior study and all my friends at Wheeler, mostly Brenda. PET PEEVE: People who aren’t honest with themselves or anyone else. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Committee . . . Leo '79 . . . Student council 3 . . . Ring Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee. FAMED FOR: Being moody and giggling. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and try to be happy. Gopher GAIL MARIE HUNT FAVORITE SAYING: Hi Kids! LIKED MOST: Mrs. Banker. Mrs. Tennant. T. C., all the good times at Wheeler, and my parents. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Tennant, all my friends and all the good times at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: People who think they’re better than you. FAMED FOR: Being honest and staying home. FUTURE PLANS: To become a nurse, travel and to live life to its fullest. Sparky OWEN JARVIS FAVORITE SAYING: I don’t know!” LIKED MOST: Teaching over at the little squirts school, chorus, cutting down Mr. (Chrome-Dome) Goldstein amd Mr. Tucchio. MISSED MOST: Teaching chorus, and Mr. Goldstein’s shine. PET PEEVE: People who dare to enjoy school ACTIVITIES: Chorus 2.3.4 . . . Baseball 2. FAMED FOR:? FUTURE PLANS: Trade school or college. O.J. 78 FRANCES ANNE JOHNSON FAVORITE SAYING: I don't know.” LIKED MOST: Good times with my friends, horseback riding, days off. special people and times after work. MISSED MOST: Some certain friendships. Mrs. Pukas. Mrs. Banker. Mr. Aiello, and C. Z. PET PEEVE: Liars and head games. ACTIVITIES: Ring committee 2 . . .Ski Club 1,2. FAMED FOR: My lack of height. FUTURE PLANS: To take each day one step at a time. Franny CHRIS ROBERT JOHNSTON FAVORITE SAYING: Come on” LIKED MOST: Weekends, soccer games, Steven Tyler, Denver, money and Jr. Prom. MISSED MOST: Mick on the team, going out. and art. PET PEEVE: Hale Ray. Lyman. Board of Education, and riding the bus. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1,2. 3, 4. . . Baseball 1, 2 . . . Basketball 2. 3 . . . Ring committee . . . ”W” Club . . . Student Council 1, 2. FAMED FOR: Singing to myself, and my truck. FUTURE PLANS: Make lots of money, own a Vette and live in the country. Chris CHERYL LEE ANN JURGEWICZ FAVORITE SAYING: What a bunch of Busy Buzzers” LIKED MOST: My parents, F. B. B O, summer of 'll and '18, and attending ALL sports events. MISSED MOST: My friends and certain teachers. PEI' PEEVE: People who knock others down before getting to know them and Red Eyes. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2. . . Cross Country Manager 2. 3. FAMED FOR: My driving. FUTURE PLANS: To be as happy as possible, to make life worth while and hopefully to travel. Moose 79 BRUCE ALAN LEACH FAVORITE SAYING: 'Tm leaving period 5, who’s coming LIKED MOST: My junior year and my dose friends D. B., T. P., W. P. M., S. S., C. J.. R. W. MISSED MOST: Cindy Figdore. PET PEEVE: K. P. and teachers who catch you skipping. ACTIVITIES: Soccer Manager . . . JV Basketball . . .Jr. fireman. FAMED FOR: Skipping and flirting. FUTURE PLANS: To get married. Geach TROY LEBOVITZ FAVORITE SAYING: Did you sec that girl! LIKED MOST: Girls, Skiing, Money, Cars, Getting out of class when the whistle goes off. MISSED MOST: Friends, Wheeler, pumpkins, 1978 Eastern States Exposition. PET PEEVE: People that think they know everything and people who tell me what I can and can’t do! ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Soccer Manager 3, 4 . . . Jr. Prom Comm. 3 . . . Jr. Fireman. FAMED FOR: Flirting and toe touch. FUTURE PLANS: Being a Blacksmith or Bartender. WANDA ANN Lc HOUILLIER FAVORITE SAYING: Oh Pickles! LIKED MOST: Joe, Mrs. Pukas, Spanish III, Jr. Prom, summer of ’78 and all my friends. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Pukas, Miss Armstrong. Debi, Basketball games, yogi. J. J., and all the good times at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Senior English and people who tell lies about someone special. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1,2, 3,4 . . . girls basketball manager 2,3,4. . . Soccer manager 4 . . . W Club 4 . . . Jr. Prom Comm. 3 . . . Jr. Fair Comm. 3 . . .Ring Comm. 2. . .Homecoming 2, 3. FUTURE PLANS: Togo to college, to be happy, and marry the person I love. i 80 Wanda THOMAS JAMES LEIPER III FAVORITE SAYING: Let me clue ya!’’ LIKED MOST: Brenda, Mr. Tucchio, Hank, Mr. Lonsway, and Mr. Kerr. MISSED MOST: Art, lunch, and friends. PET PEEVE: Two-faced people. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Committee . . .Jr. Fireman . . . Chorus. FAMED FOR: My red hair. FUTURE PLANS: To live, work, and be happy. Leap DAVID BERIAH LEWIS FAVORITE SAYING: That’s Mellow.” LIKED MOST: Basketball, gym. Buck and Rose, and a special person who means alot to me in the class of ’79. MISSED MOST: Basketball, Spanish, and playing hoop without my brother on the team. PET PEEVE: People who are jealous and people who are too good for farmers. Also Griswold. Hale Ray and English 4. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 . . . Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 . . .Jr. Prom Committee . . . W” Club 1,2, 3, 4 . . . Spanish Travel Club 3. 4. FAMED FOR: Basketball, being a farmer and being wild. FUTURE PLANS: To take over my father’s farm and to be a successful farmer someday. Hummer BRENDA LEE MAC DOUGALL FAVORITE SAYING: Oh Shut Up.’’ LIKED MOST: Mrs. Banker’s 7th grade home ec., missing as much school as possible and the winter of ’77. MISSED MOST: John, summer of ’76. all the fun I had in Mr. Brann’s classes and the winter of 77. PET PEEVE: Phony people and B. A. ACTIVITIES: Chorus 3 . . . Senior Ball Committee . . .Ski Club. FAMED FOR: Being absent and being dismissed early. FUTURE PLANS: To further my education in business and to live my life the way I want to liv it. 81 Brerula CANDY BILETTE MANSFIELD FAVORITE SAYING: Really.” IJKED MOST: Mr. Alfalfa, summer of ’75 and '78. MISSED MOST: Mr. Alfalfa, summer of 75 and 78. Kit Hillies and 100 Blake Street. PET PEEVE: Th« Magic Man and Route 8. ACTIVITIES: JV Cheering 1 . . . Chorus 2,3. 4. . . Spanish Travel Club I. 2. 3.4 Club 4. . .Ski Club 4. F AMED FOR: Being Absent. H TL RE PLANS: To see the rose and to lieeome a « hiId psvchologists. . Dra SUSAN MONROE MASON LIKED MOST: Jeff, J. H.. D. B.. Basketball season and Mr. Kerr. MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr, senior study. M B S.. A.S.. and K.N. ACTIVITIES: Cross-country 1.2. . . Basketball 1, 2. 3 . . . W” Club 3. 4. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and to be happy. Sue DAWNE MARIE MASSEY FAVORITE SAYING: Really.” LIKED MOST: Mr. Tucchio, Mr. Aiello, Shop classes, and the summer of 78. MISSED MOST: All my friends at Wheeler, Shop classes, and fooling around in class. PET PEEVE: People that are fake, C. P.. B. A.: and being called Helen. ACTIVITIES: Softball 1, 2 . . .Drama Club 4. . .Ski Club 4. . . Spanish Travel Club 3. FAMED FOR: Telling sick jokes. FUTURE PLANS: To see the Rose” and live a long and happy life. 82 Pawn JEFFREY PAUL McCLOSKEY FAVORITE SAYING: I guess you had to be there.” LIKED MOST: Coming to Wheeler, Steve, Nate. Ronnie, and all the other friends I made at Wheeler, Soccer, Junior Prom. MISSED MOST: Wheeler, my friends, Mr. Souza, Mr. Lonsway, and a good friend in the class ot 8i PET PEEVE: J. K., Getting used. Double Sessions, and people who don’t speak up. Purple Nur ACTIVITIES: Soccer 3, 4 . . . ”W” Club 4 . . . Leo ’79 . . . Junior Prom Comm. . . Junior Fair Comm. . . . Senior Study Comm. . . . Senior Ball Comm. . . . Drama Club 4 . . . Co Edi tor —LEO’79. FUTURE PLANS: College, become a teacher and be happy. Kluck Joseph paul McDermott FAVORITE SAYING: Ho— Buck.” LIKED MOST: Wanda. Trip to Michigan with Jeff. Soccer. Mr. Sujecki, and all m friends at Wheeler, Class of '79, ’67 Chevy. , , MISSED MOST: Soccer, Spanish, my friends, a certain person and the spring of .8. I he class ot ’78, Partying with Danny. PET PEEVE: 8 laps and summer sessions, Lehigh. Gym. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1.2, 3.4. . . Baseball 1.2.4 . . W” Club 2.3.4. FAMED FOR: Joking around. FUTURE PLANS: Live happy, travel and get married. DANIEL McGUIRE 83 Danny PEGGY ANN McQUILLAN FAVORITE SAYING: So what!” LIKED MOST: Mrs. Banker's Home Economies, Linda, Gerry, third lunch, outside. MISSED MOST: Mr. Bondarek's Class, third lunch, and all my friends. PET PEEVE: People who talk about other people. FAMED FOR: Getting excused. FUTURE PLANS: Just to be happy. Redneck WILLIAM JAMES MEARDY LIKED MOST: Mr. Aiello's period 4 woodshop. MISSED MOST: Gym class. PET PEEVE: Senior Fmglish class. FUTURE PLANS: Travel. CAROLINE ANNE MCKINSTER FAVORITE SAYING: Don't be stupid!” LIKED MOST: Long talks with my parents, my friends, goofing around with Donna and Ingrid, Kako, Mac, Noski, Jeni. Rem, my family. Miss Armstrong, Mrs. Wiliams, and Mr. Aiello, Ewef, and Brother J. and certain people who know who they are. MISSED MOST: My friends. Barb and Malon, Steve, Rail, and Gay, and my parents. Being little, Julia, Ginger, and moving. PET PEEVE: Asparagus, certain types of veal”. Math, Hypocrites, snobs, wasting 600 dollars, myself, being alone, summers, but most of all growing up and having my family go their separate ways. ACTIVITIES: Student council 1.3. . . French Club 1, 2, 3 . . . Girl’s Cross country Mgr. 2 . . . Ring Committee 2 . . . Prom Committee 3 . . . Homecoming Committee 1, 2, 3. FAMED FOR: My total lack of co-ordination. FUTURE PLANS: College, a career, marriage, children, but most of all. to be happy and make others happy. Carrie Pi 84 HELEN JOYCE MINER FAVORITE SAYING: I don’t care. LIKED MOST: Summer of 78 and all my friends. MISSED MOST: My friends that have graduated before, Mr. Alfalfa’s class and summer of 78. PET PEEVE: Getting beat up by little kids in the halls. That weird 9th grader who makes faces at me and my friends in lunch. ACTIVITIES: Chorus. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and be happy. DEBRA MARIE ORMSBY FAVORITE SAYING: You Puppy” LIKED MOST: Basketball, my friends, my senior year. Miss A. and Mr. Tucchio’s art classes. MISSED MOST: Wanda, all my good times at Wheeler, L. H., D. H., C. B., Basketball games, all my friends and my parents. PET PEEVE: Some teachers, blue slips, and people who think they’re better than others. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 3, 4 . . . Junior Prom Comm. . . . Ring Comm. . . . Baseball manager 1 . . . Student Council 1 . . . Senior Ball Comm. . . . Softball 4 . . . W” Club 3, 4 . . . Lion’s Tale 1. FAMED FOR: Making faces. FUTURE PLANS: To get the most out of life and be happy. Helen Debi .ar RAYMOND E. PIETROWSKI LIKED MOST: Wood I, II, III, and Metal I, Art. Mr. Goldstein’s classes. MISSED MOST: Wood, metal shop. art. PET PEEVE: Some who think they own the whole world and don’t want to share it with anybody. ACTIVITIES: AV Club 1.2, 3, 4. FAMED FOR: Being myself. FUTURE PLANS: Go to work, have fun and take one day at a time. 85 Rocky VICTORIA LEE PIETROWSKI FAVORITE SAYING: Never mind! LIKED MOST: Michael, Class of 79, all my friends al Wheeler. MISSED MOST: Mrs. Pukas. Ma” Frink, Mrs. Tennant, Mr. Lonswa), Mr. Cloutier. Class of 79. PET PEEVE: Never having enough time. ACTIVITIES: Lion’s Tale Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Lien's Tale Ass. Editor 2 . . . Lion's Tale Layout Editor 3 . . . Cheerleader 2 . . . Basketball Mgr. 1 . . . Homecoming committee 1.2. . . Stu-lent Council 1, 2 . . . Spanish Club 3, 4 . . . Ring Committee. •'AMED FOR: Working at Friendly's. •TJTURE PLANS: Nursing, and to marry the one person I truly love. Vicky DONNA J.PINTAURO LIKED MOST: Mitchell. Jr. Prom. MISSED MOST: Spanish 3. Art, and summer vacation. PET PEEVE: English, pink slips. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 2 . . . Soccer Mgr. 4. . . Homecoming Committee 1,2, 3, 4 . . .Jr. Prom Committee . . . Student Council 3 . . . Lion's Tale 3 . . . Ski Club 3, 4 . . . Leo 79 . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Jr. Fair. FUTURE PLANS: To go to college. Donna KIMBERLY ANN POPE FAVORITE SAYING: Do it up!’’, I m a sorry wallceo.” LIKED MOST: Sportsters, Fran, Jackie, Cheryl and Mr. Hanley. MISSED MOST: Mr. Bondarek's English class, and Cheryl's red eyes. PETT PEEVE: People with no common sense, and garbage cans. ACTIVITIES: Softball. FAMED FOR: Talking my way out of anything. FUTURE PLANS: Go to a business school and become a secretary. Kim 86 THOMAS J. PURCELL LIKED MOST: Cla� of ‘79. Baseball. woodsliop. ami g in. MISSED MOST: All m friends al W'ln-rlcr. woodsliop. ami liaseliall. PET PEEVE: English; | criod 7. ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1.3.4. FUTURE PLANS: T � have fun. PalQ JEFFREY SCOTT RANTANEN LIKED MOST: Basketball, ami baseball games. S. M.. 2:30, weekends. ami gym. MISSED MOST: Spanish elass. Dinner. Inneh and all the guys who sat in the boys loeker room bleachers at games. PET PEEVE: Losing. 8:15. gossip, ami the Board of Education. ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1.2. 3. 4 . . . Baseball 1. 2. 4 . . . Soccer 2 . . . Jr. Prom Committer . . . National Honor Society . . . W‘‘elub. . . BIBL. . . vice-president 2. 3. FAMED FOR: Basketball FUTURE PLANS: College. PATRICK FRANCIS QUARATELLA FAVORITE SAYING: What's up?” How a doing? LIKED MOST: Mr. Kenyon. Mr. Tucchio's siek jokes. MISSED MOST: My good friends ill Kingswood. PET PEEVE: Seventh period English. Tuff Girls. FAMED FOR: Never being on time, turtlenecks. FUTURE PLANS: Quirro haeer millones de dollars!! Hcff 87 BRUCE ROBERT SAWYER FAVORITE SAYING: What a guy!” LIKED MOST: My friends, goofing off at the firehouse after fires during school. MISSED MOST: Seeing my friends every day, getting out of school for fires. PET PEEVE: Wise underclassmen and lots of homework. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Fireman. FAMED FOR: Always being seen at the firehouse. FUTURE PLANS: College, work and happiness. Sparky Rooster CHRISTOPHER JOHN REUST FAVORITE SAYING: I might. . ” LIKED MOST: Class of ’79, weekends with special friends. MISSED MOST: Friends from Wheeler and the good times I've had with them. PET PEEVE: Senior English — last period. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2,4 . . . Jr. Prom Committee . . . Ski Club 3, 4 . . . W Club 4. FAMED FOR: Being on the thin side and my Camaro. FUTURE PLANS: Trade school. CHERYL ANITA SASKO FAVORITE SAYING: Really? LIKED MOST: My special friends. MISSED MOST: The good times I've had at Wheeler over the past four years. PET PEEVE: Chemistry. ACTIVITIES: French Travel Club 1,2 . . . Softball 1. 2 . . . Girls Cross-Country Mgr. 3, 4 . . . hTA 1 . . Ring Committee . . . Jr. Prom Committee . . .Leo Staff. . . Co-Layout Editor. F AMED FOR: My inability to drive a car in reverse. FUTURE PLANS: To become an X-ray technician. Cheryl MARK ALLYN SILVIA FAVORITE SAYING: Whaaat? LIKED MOST: Traci, Motocross, good times in grade 11 history. MISSED MOST: Traci, my old TM, good times. PET PEEVE: School, Fords, cops, 140 mph. S| orlsters. and the Administration. ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1.2. . . W Club 3. 4 . . .Jr. Prom Committee . . . Homecoming Committee 1. 2. 3 . . . Cross Country Mgr. 2, 3 . . . Leo 79 . . . Leo Photographer . . . No. Ston. Vol. Fire Co. FAMED FOR: Motorcycles. FUTURE PLANS: Be a machinist and rule the world. TIMOTHY D. SMITH LIKED MOST: Drafting 1, Stained Glass, Algebra 2. Jeff. Joe. Mike, third lunch, hugging Mr. Brann and Pierre and looking at magazines in the resource center. MISSED MOST: Mr. Aiello. Jeff, Joe. Mike, Hummer's drinking stories, most of the teachers. Mrs. Hoxie. and the underclassmen. PET PEEVE: Mr. Whitten's long . . . classes. Mr. SteinnagePs. Mr. Stebbin's. Mr. Zigaro's and Wally’s DUMB jokes and not getting the courses I signed up for. ACTIVITIES: Golf 1 . . .Ski Club 2. FAMED FOR: Being quiet, humming, and being the smartest kid in the class. FUTURE PLANS: To attend a nearby community or technical college. Wimp DONNA LEE THOMPSON FAVORITE SAYING: What did you say? LIKED MOST: All my friends, Softl� all. Gym. and my Senior year. MISSED MOST: Camping with Ingrid and Cheryl B.. bike rides with Cheryl S.. talks with Carrie, Girls cross-country, softball, my friends, and the Class of 79. PET PEEVE: Hypocrites, deadbeats, poor sports, and sick animals. ACTIV ITIES: Homecoming Committee 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . Student Council 2. 3, 4 . . . Girl’s crosscountry mgr. 2 . . . French Travel Club 2. 3 . . . Girl’s Softball 2. 3, 4 . . . FTA 1 . . . Class Treasurer 2 . . . W” Club 4 . . . Class Dues Treasurer 3. 4 . . . Ring Comm. . . .Jr. Prom Committee ... Jr. Fair Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . National Honor Society 2. 3. 4 . . . Treasurer 4 . . . Leo 79 Staff. FAMED FOR: My big mouth. FUTURE PLANS: To become a veterinarian and to be happy with everything I do. 89 Donna RICHARD E. WARD LIKED MOST: Class of 79 ami Denver. MISSED MOST: My friends and the Class of 79. PET PEEVE: Red Sox ami having English |mt. 7. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4 . . . Basketball 1. 2. 3,4 . . . Baseball 2. 3. 4 . . . W” Club 1. 2.3.4. . . Leo 79. FAMED FOR: Being Goalie. FUTURE PLANS: College ami l� e happy. Wad NATHANIEL WITCHER FAVORITE SAYING: What's Happening? , Serious” LIKED MOST: Basketball, soccer. Spanish Class, lunch. P.E., Mr. Sisk. Mr. Bomlarek. Mrs. Pukas. Sandy M. MISSED MOST: Basketball. Soccer, Spanish Travel Club 4, Class of 80. Basketball practice in a cold gym, Sandy M. PET PEEVE: Prejudiced people, English class, being stopped in the halls for running. Hale Ray, Griswold. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1.2. 3.4. . . Basketball 2.3. 4. . . Spanish Travel Club 4. Lion's Tale 3. 4. . . W” Club 1, 2,3, 4 . . . Jr. Prom Comm. 3 . . . RingGunm. 2. . . Sr. Ball Comm. 4. FAMED FOR: The great way I dance. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and play basketball. RICHARD E. WHITE LIKED MOST: Sue. woodshop. MISSED MOST: Mr. Aiello’s woodshop class. PET PEEVE: Hippies, people that think they are cool. English Class. ACTIVITIES: JV Basketball 1.2. FAMED FOR: Strength. FUTURE PLANS: Work. Hurk 90 Note the Skate DANNY COCHRAN SUEJUDGE JON CHASTANG JEFF PROSSER 91 SPECIAL RECOGNITION THE CLASS OF 79 Mrs. Pukas Mr. Gagne 93 95 It is the year 1989, and once again the class of 79 is demonstrating their knack for celebrating. On this, their tenth reunion, the officers of the class decided to go somewhere different. Well, when they say different, I guess they mean it, because they’re holding the party at one of the hottest nightclubs — on Mars. It was the president of the class. Kathy Crandall, who had the idea, but she gives some of the credit to her vice-president, Debbie Brooks. here did they come up with an idea like that? After all, Debbie only sells drugs at her local pharmacy, but they’re all legal — right Debbie? I suppose a reunion on Mars isn’t too far out”, though, because it only takes fifteen minutes to get there from Wheeler’s spaceship base. As a matter of fact, it only took lead-foot” Jurgewiez three minutes, but that's understandable. For those of you earthlings who don’t know what Mars looks like, it is a little, round, green planet with millions of craters and, in each crater, there lives a little, round, green martian with a little, round, green head and, on each head, is a little, round, green eye. Now these martians aren’t exactly smart, but they do look a lot like the teachers back at Wheeler. Most of the guests have arrived and old friends are beginning to group together. The girls would be admiring Candy Mansfield's dress, but she, being always in style, isn't wearing one! Wally and Troy are flirting with the Martian girls; some things never change. Cheryl Sasko, who used to work in the theater's box office, and Dawne Massey, her manager, are talking about Cheryl’s latest movie, The Invasion of the Candy Snatchers. Girls, when are you going to make the minimum wage? Ronnie Collins, who sells sporting goods, and Wanda LeHouillier, his accountant, have just succeeded in selling the martians golf equipment. This turned the whole planet into a golf course. Now Donna Pintaro thinks the martians w ill bu her sailboats even though there isn’t even a little, round, green drop of water on Mars. Theresa Clark is now a famous illustrator of Marszanian books which are w ritten by Luney Linda Carlson. Joe McDermott reopened the North Stonington Mobile and now gets high selling spaceship fuel. Susy Mason has opened a Country Health Food Store ’ on Mars because her yogurt made with Francine Bruno’s goat’s milk was banned from Earth. Timex is gaining a monopoly on watch sales, so Steve Dilorio still pushes his Seikos with the slogan, I'd rather fight than sw itch . We are still awaiting the arrival of Hummer Lew is; has he been on time for anything in his life? Perhaps he was talking to the cows? Speaking of farms, Tom Purcell is the new owner of Arbor Acres, with Bill Meardy, as his assistant. Seen any good chicks lately? A surprising number of the members of the Class of '79 now live on Mars. Take Jeff McCloskey for example; Earth doesn't want him! Bruce Sawyer, Brenda Chase, and Tommy Leiper all have joined Mar’s fire department, but Tommy can't seem to convince the martians that his hair isn’t on fire. Emmett Ahearn is an architect — his strange buildings didn't sell well on Earth, but they sure are popular with the Martians. Cathy Figdore and Ellen Crouch sW40 96 Encounters the Kind love it on Mars, because everyone is their size. Dennis Garland loves it here because there arc many craters for him and his Martian friends to climb. Jeff Cahoon, Joe Gross, Mark Silvia, Scott Greene and Kim Pope have formed the wildest spacccycle pang on Mars. They call themselves the Martian Mashers” because they run down the little, round, green marlians. hen thev're not doing that, they fight over Harleys and Suzukis. Jeanne Hallett is a truck driver and hauls Keehler cookies around to the Martians — I guess she finally found out where they came from. The turkey for tonight's dinner has been donated to the class of ’79 by Farmer Brown — unknowingly, and is being prepared under the direction of Jackie Haines. All expenses will be for by Pat Quartella, the millionaire himself. Unfortunately, no one knows his business or where the money keeps coming from. Scott Greene has provided a variety of soda, but Bruce Leach and Doug DeBartolo say their kind of soda tastes much belter. Chris Reusl prepared the salad for tonight. Hey, Chris, how come everyone’s smoking it? We have to eat with our fingers tonight, because Timmy Smith cannot remember where he left the silverware. Dinner will be served late, because Elaine Hofer and Fran Johnson are in the back giggling with two little, round, green martians. I wonder what’s so funny? Joe Gross has contracted one of the best martian bands and the theme song for tonight will be lake Me Home Martian Roads”. Debi Ormsby and Laura Corrigan will be providing further entertainment. That should prove to be interesting! interesting! Finally, Nate Witcher and the Little, Round, Green Dancers will be dancing their little, round, green hearts out. Babysitting service will be provided by Gail Hunt and Owen Jarvis, but, if you really love your kids, I wouldn t leave them with those two. Rich White, Vicky Peitrowski, and Ginny Brown just walked in without their spouses. Oops, it could be trouble!! Finally, the last few stragglers have arrived. Donna Thompson, Carrie McKinister, and Jackie Haines have just gotten back from France, but this time without any chaperones. Straight from Denver, comes Chris Johnston, Jeff Rantanen, and Richard Ward where they have just started to paint Busch labels on the Rocky Mountains. Rocky Pietrowski is here but refuses to eat the turkey tonight because he brought some kielbasa from his new factory in Poland. Linda Beckwith and Brenda MacDougall have just come from 100 Blake St. and brought enough fitzwillies for everyone! It looks like Lisa Ames, who has just traveled all over the world, has finally found Sue Judge. Sue, 1 guess, has finally decided to come after all!! It has been a successful night; and the Class of ‘79 proved once again its ability to accomplish things and still have fun!! Now it’s down to Roxy’s led by Geri Davis and Peggy McQuillan to celebrate some more. The Class of 79 w ill be back in ten years to do it again with the big, fat, purple Plutonians on Pluto . . . 1 97 SUPERLATIVES 98 Shyest Holm Minor, Richard While ’There's no place like home. There’s no plaee like home. There’s no place ...” Oo-la-la!' Class Flirts Ellon Crouch. David Cornell ’Guys, oat your heart out!’ Class Instigators Kim Pope, Bruce Leach ’Hey Bruce, wasn’t it the other wav around! Most Athletic Kathy Crandall. Richard Ward ’’What a pair! Most Talkative Brenda Chase. Hummer Lew is Once upon a lime . . . ” Bent Excuw Maker Debi Ormsbx. Doug DcBartolo Mrs. Masse). get a load of this one! Most School Spirit Cath Figdore. Ron Collin Is this your idea of pro-game? (dans Hot Rods Cher l Jurgcwicz. Doug DeBartolo Wo Duke, whero’s tho party? Most Dependable Ingrid Bromley. Emmett Ahearn Not now, I’m all tied up. Most Easily Embarrassed Jaokie Haines, Richard While Honestly, we were doing a crossword puzzle! Friendliest Debbie Brook . Jeff MiCloskox Saturday Night Specials’ 99 Best Dressed Candy Mansfield. Jeff Rantanen Look at those legs! Individualists Candy Mansfield. Dennis Garland What are you doing? Most Gullible Debbie Brooks and Scott Greene were unable to be here for their picture: they are at the North Pole waiting first in line to see Santa. Tallest Cheryl Sasko. Mark Silvia Come up and see us sometime. Shortest Francis Johnson. Tim Smith Magnified ten-thousand times. Most IJkelv to Succeed Debbie Brooks. Emmett A beam We don't do windows! 100 Class Clowns Debbie Ormsby. Bruce Leach Is that supposed to be funny? 103 Compliments of 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. 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THE ROTARY MARKET Rt. 2 and Rt. 184 at the Traffic Circle DICK NEFFS Mystic Sporting Goods, Inc. and Bicycle Center 49-53 West Main Street — Mystic, Connecticut The area's finest. m Compliments of THE COUNTRY GROCERY MY FAIR LADY Dresses, Sportswear, Raincoats Etienne Augner Handbags, Shoes and Accessories 25 Canal St., Westerly, R.l. THE MAVERICK SHOP The Wall Green Mall Jeans T Shirts BURDICK'S, INC. Shoes — Sporting Goods 60 High Street, Westerly, R.l. 02891 Tel. (401)596-4623 115 7avco FINANCIAL SERVICES 116-E Granite Street Granite Shopping Center Westerly, Rhode Island 02891 Phone (401)596-0371 382 Gold Star Hwy. (Rt. 184) Groton, CT 06340 vrSy (203) 4469484 Full Sales Service Good Luck to Class of 79 NORTHERN ENGINEERING CO., INC. Seaport Communications (203) 536-8343 33 Williams Avenue (203) 536-3688 Mystic, Conn. 06355 t'm« 5,4-5“9 ' NATURAL FOODS |O M0CAOff 1 JOE AND JANET 49 Beach Street PELLEGRINO Westerly, R. 1. 02891 LASSELL'S CARPET CENTER, INC. 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We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photographs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! New England’s Leading Portrait and Yearbook Photographers Compliments of ■I If your car doesn't have this sign . . . m ; IT SHOULD!! Ask anyone who has one! I 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE LOU DeMARCO, Vice President and General Manager Telephone 596-7783 535-1415 Stonington Connecticut SEE SEAPORT AND SAVE' x Compliments of the LITTLE WHALER RESTAURANT ys Route 2, North Stonington, CT 535-0903 Compliments of N. STONINGTON PACKAGE STORE Compliments of HANDY MART We wish David Bushnell could see the TRIDENT Turtle, in the American Revolution, attacked British warship. Eagle, First Trident ballistic missile submarine. USS Ohio, in New York Harbor on September 6. 1776. Keel was laid April 10. 1976. Over two hundred years ago, Old Saybrook resident David Bushnell built the nation’s first submarine, the Turtle—a craft not much larger than Bushnell himself. From this modest beginning through more than 75 years of technical progress. General Dynamics has been in the forefront of submarine design, engineering and construction. Today, thousands of Connecticut men and women are applying their skills to design and produce the world’s finest submarines— including Trident-class vessels that are nearly as long as two football fields and bigger than a World War II cruiser! GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat Division Groton, Connecticut 06340 U.S. Citizenship required; male female applicants are invited to apply; we are an equal opportunity employer 119 120