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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1981 volume:

Follow Your Dream Take One Step At A Time 4 If You Stumble Don’t Stop 5 C) 03 9 11 Press On . . . And Follow Your Dream. Dedication Mrs. Williams came to our first class meeting in 1975 and was determined to take our class for the next six years. Some were unsure about this organized leader but through the years the doubt seemed to vanish. She has given all her devotion and willingness to the class of 1981. She stayed with us when things were the dimmest and smiled with us when things were shining bright. We want to dedicate this yearbook and the last six years to Mrs. Williams, who has made so many things happen that were said to be impossible. We hope that she will always know that she has been and always will be the key to our class. With sincere and loving hearts, we say thank-you. Class of 1981 Special Recognition Mr. Blake You became our advisor during our junior year and immediately began helping us with our finances and our problems. We are greatly indebted to you for all that you have done for us. Your smiles and your laughter have raised all our spirits. Mrs. Scott You came to us in our senior year and wanted to be our advisor. The way you handled the Senior Ball and other activities proved to us that you were dedicated to getting things done for the class of 1981. The class of 1981 is grateful to both of you for the fine jobs you have done. 14 Mrs. Macina Mrs. Crouch The work you’ve done on the evening classes and behind the scenes have given the class a good name in the community. Thank you for a job well done and for all your support. Thanks for always being there when we needed you most and for the great job you did on the Florida trip. If it wasn’t for you, we never would have had the finances to go. We will always be grateful. Mr. Lonsway Your never ending guidance and care for all of us leaves us with a wonderful feeling of love. We will always cherish your close and personal friendship as we continue to grow. The laughter and fun we’ve shared will never fade as the years go by. 15 16 MICHAEL ABEL ACTIVITIES: Soccer 2, 3,4 .. . “W” Club 3, 4 ... Tableaux 2,4. LIKED MOST: Times with D.S., D.W., N.J., and the Senior Class. MISSED MOST: Weekend parties, basketball games, soccer. PET PEEVE: Arguments with Miss Armstrong, 19th hole on the Florida golf course, sophomore and senior English. FAVORITE PLACES: Boat Launch, Rosalini’s. FAVORITE SONGS: “Flirtin’ with Disaster”, “Running with the Devil.” FAMED FOR: White Pick-up Truck. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Magic Kingdom trip. New Year’s 79-80, Junior Prom and Party. ERROL WAYNE AHEARN ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Capt. 4 . .. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Baseball 1, 2, 3,4 ... “W Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Pres. 3,4 ... Class Treasurer 3 ... Class V.P. 4 ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Jr. Fair Committee ... Jr. Prom Court ... Student Council Treasurer 2 ... Homecoming Court 3 ... Sr. Ball Committee ... Leo ’81 Photographer and Artist. LIKED MOST: Class trip to WDW, Janet and all the fun times we’ve spent together, turkey hunting with Mike, Darrell, and Doug, my Jr. year in basketball, playing soccer and baseball, Mr. Tucchio’s Art classes, being P.E. assistant for Mr. Brooder, Mr. Sujccki and Mr. Sisk, and Homecoming ’80. MISSED MOST: '78 and ’79 Soccer Seasons, Disney World Trip, Art classes, hanging banners during Homecoming with Mike, Room 237, talking with Johnny, all-star wrestling with Darrell, Mike, and Neil. PET PEEVE: Penalty kicks, Advanced Algebra, washing dishes, double sessions in soccer, and not being able to take Art during my Jr. year. FAVORITE PLACES: WDW and Art class. FAVORITE SONGS: “Smoke on the Water”, “You’re All I Got Tonight.” FAMED FOR: My artwork and playing sports. FUTURE PLANS: Attend an art college and major in commercial art and design. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Senior Class Trip, Jr. Prom, Homecoming ’80, summer of ’80, special times with Janet. KENNETH RAYMOND ALLEN ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1,2, 3, 4 ... “W” Club 3,4. LIKED MOST: Trip to Florida, soccer. Biology, Mr. Gagne’s French class. PET PEEVE: People who put on fronts. FAVORITE SAYING: “What do ya figure?” FAVORITE SONGS: “Stranglehold”, “Great White Buffalo.” FAMED FOR: My profile, head problems. FUTURE PLANS: Get rich. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Florida trip and Riverside trip. 18 MARTHA A. ANDERSON ACTIVITIES: Smoking Committee 3, 4. LIKED MOST: Being with Mark H., G.A., 2:30 bell, hanging around with D.A. and T.P., and the crowd in the smoking lounge. MISSED MOST: My parents, being with J.W., Lisa K. and her family, period I, Art class. PET PEEVE: People who think they’re better than others, people who put other people down, people who gossip. FAVORITE PLACES: Village Green. FAVORITE SONGS: “Father and Son.” FUTURE PLANS: Being happy and getting the most out of life. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Going to the Hot Air Balloon contest with Mark H., in the schoolyard with Terri P., Easter with Mark H., cruising around with F.A. HARRIET SUE AUSTIN ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleader 1, 2 ... Captain 2 ... V. Cheerleader 3 . . . “W“ Club 3, 4 . . . Student Council 1, 2, 3 . . . Ring Committee 2 ... Jr. Fair Committee 3 ... Jr. Prom Committee 3 . . . Sr. Study Committee 4 . . . Leo Staff. LIKED MOST: Being with Ray, LuAnn Roberts, good times with K.P., T.C., J.C., L.L., R.H., B.C., J.H., K.M., and friends, Mr. B's period 4 English class, Mystic Maniacs, playing pool, J. Geils, the Wildcats, the beach, and long talks with Mom and Margie. MISSED MOST: LuAnn Roberts, my VW, the way things used to be, Mr. Aiello, going over the Mystic bridge with Barbara. PET PEEVE: Rainy days and Mondays, arguments with Ray, and people who think they can tell you what to do. FAVORITE SAYING: “Ya know?” FAVORITE PLACES: Butch’s house in the summer of ’80 with Ray, my house, Yaw-bux Valley with David, Walter, and Barbara, the beach, the Billiards with Barbara, the “Blue Parrot’’, and Mystic. FAVORITE SONGS: “Tusk ”, “I Don’t Need You No More.’’ FAMED FOR: Playing pool, J. Geils, wearing turquoise jewelry, and listening to the blues. FUTURE PLANS: To possibly go to the Academy of Hairdressing, settle down, and marry someone very special to me, and to keep on smiling. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 5 19 79, 6 12 80, 6 29 80, Sr. Class trip to Florida, good times on cheering, the good old days at my house, and a certain day at Napetree Point. GINA MARIE ANGIOLELLI ACTIVITIES: Smoking Committee 4 . . . Vice President. LIKED MOST: J.B., Martha, Jr. English Class. PET PEEVE: Green Army jacket, “Eskimos.” FAVORITE SONG: “Free Bird” FUTURE PLANS: To achieve my P.H.D. in occupational therapy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Bonfire ’78, partying at Wyassup, New Yea Rosalinis. TIMOTHY MATHEW BROMLEY MISSED MOST: Wild Shop classes. PET PEEVE: A certain Vice-Principal. FAVORITE SAYING: “I can dig it.” FAVORITE PLACES. Sr. Study and R.I. Suzuki. FAVORITE SONGS: “Renegade”, “Free Bird.” FUTURE PLANS: To race bikes and cars. MICHELE LUCILLE BIRKBECK ACTIVITIES: X-Country manager 4. LIKED MOST: Judy, Karen, Patty, S.M., M.T., D.S., M.D., J.S., C.S., N.J., Mr. B’s Class, my family, and friends. MISSED MOST: The farm, Saint B’s, H.B., my friends, Mr. B. PET PEEVE: Two-faced, snobby people that don’t care who they hurt to get what they want, and false friends. FAVORITE SAYING: “Well! Sorry .. ” FAMED FOR: Farmer. FUTURE PLANS: Just to be happy and live my life to its fullest. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Ox pull, the summer of’79, Florida, Georgia. EVELYN LEE BAKER ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1,2... V.P. 2 ... French Travel Club Pres. 2 ... National Honor Society 2, 3,4 . .. V.P. 4 . .. Class Pres. 3 ... Ring Committee 2. LIKED MOST: Working in guidance, softball, lunch period, art class. PET PEEVE: Schizophrenics. FAVORITE SAYING: “Let’s get it over with.” FAVORITE PLACES: Camp Laurel, China Village. FAVORITE SONGS: “Hello Friend”, “I Can See the Light of a Clear Blue Morning. FUTURE PLANS: College. 20 LAURIE ANN BURBINE ACTIVITIES: X-Country manager 1 ... Chorus 2, 3 ... Drama 4. .. Smoker’s Committee 3,4. LIKED MOST: My parents, my grandparents, Jimmy, and the rest of the Cedar Ridge crazies, R.J., A.M., J.M., all of the people at the smoking lounge, the many crazy things. Rachelle and I did in the past, the good times with Anne at Roxies, the long talks with Sherry on the bus, dancing, and especially the long talks with Jimmy. MISSED MOST: Perdue, Pat, Glenn, Roxies, goin’ out partying with Rachelle, Nancy, and Dee-Dee. PET PEEVE: Not being with Jimmy, two faced people, people who try to interfere with other people’s happiness. Disco, Richie calling me a Wheelerite, getting up in the morning, and definitely Iran! FAVORITE PLACES: Jimmy’s house, Rosalini’s, Picardi’s, the Fort. FAVORITE SONGS: “Godzilla”, “All Out of Love”, “Love Stinks”, “Flirtin With Disaster.” FAMED FOR: Hooting and Howling (making noise.) FUTURE PLANS: To marry Jimmy, making every one of our dreams come true, and to be happy for the rest of my life. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Halloween of ’79, and the time Rachelle stole the car and got caught. JANET LEE BROOKS ACTIVITIES: Co-Capt. J.V. Cheering 1 .. . Varsity Cheering 2 .. . Varsity Soccer manager 3,4... “W” Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Secretary 4 .. . National Honor Society 3,4... Homecoming Committee 1,2, 3, 4 ... Jr. Fair Committee . . . Ring Committee ... Sr. Ball Committee .. . Christmas Tableaux 3,4... Leo '81 Business Manager. LIKED MOST: Being with Errol and all the great times we’ve had, Gwyn, her love, understanding and never ending friendship, Jan and our special closeness, Mrs. Williams, the cheering squad of’79, the Jr. Prom, Florida trip, R. 237 with Linda, Gwyn, and Michele, my great sister and her encouragement, and weekends. MISSED MOST: All my special friends, Cindy Bartel and family, “The Four”, Clare, who was always there when needed, talking with Sue S., being Soccer manager with Rhona and Kathleen. PET PEEVE: Unfriendly people, jealousy, homework, and goodbyes. FAVORITE SAYINGS: “What a queer FAVORITE PLACES: New Hampshire, Misquamicut Beach. FAVORITE SONGS: “Always Forever”, “We’ve Only Just Begun.” FAMED FOR: Smiling and laughing. FUTURE PLANS: College. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Winning spirit stick at cheering camp ’79, trip to UCONN with Jan, WDW, Cruisin with Gwyn, special times with Errol, Mike, and Linda in Florida. TERESA MARIE CARTER ACTIVITIES: Softball manager 1 .. . Student Council 1,2... Chorus 2 ... X-Mas Tableaux 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee ... Jr. Prom Committee .. . Co-Chairperson . . . Jr. Prom Court ... Lion's Talc Staff 3 ... Homeroom Representative 3 ... Homecoming Committee 3, 4 . . . Secretary 4 . . . National Honor Society 3, 4 . .. Secretary 4 . . . Drama Club 4 .. . Senior Ball Committee . .. Senior Study Committee . .. Leo ’81 Co-Editor. LIKED MOST: Mr. Lonsway, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Brann, long weekends, long heart-to-heart talks with Lisa that mean so much, Leo and drives with Linda, going out with Jan, Florida with Darrell, Kenny, Lisa, Marsha, and Doreen, and special friends in the class of ’81, and WHS. MISSED MOST: The closeness between Rms. 214 and 215, friends in the class of '81, that I won’t get to sec as much, “Mutt and Jeff', certain members of the class of ’80, and Sherry Jones. PET PEEVE: People who always complain but never do anything about it, “Tickle Tortures”, and homework. FAVORITE SAYINGS: “I’m hungry.” FAVORITE SONGS: “Why Me”, “Be On Your Way.” FAVORITE PLACES: WDW, Latern Hill, Imagine, Drama Class, my car. Senior Study. FAMED FOR: Playing the piano during Senior Study, and being the youngest in the class. FUTURE PLANS: College. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Times spent with Kurtis, Florida, my 16th birthday, a rainy night in N.L. with Jan, playing “Life” with Lisa. 21 PATRICIA LOUISE COLLIS ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheering 1 ... V. Cheering 3 . .. J.V. Basketball 2 ... Boys’ X-Country Manager 2 .. . Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Chorus 3 .. . Lion’s Talc 1 . . . Homecoming Committee 1, 2, 3 ... Student Council 1, 2, 3 ... Jr. Prom Committee 3 ... Sr. Ball Committee 4 .. . “W” Club 3,4 ... LIKED MOST: Being with Francis, the good times with Suzy and Kylcen, basketball games, cheering with Suzy, Mr. Tucchio’s Art Classes, Linda L’s laugh, Judy V., Jody C., Barb, Martha A., no knees (Gwyn), and Mrs. Williams. MISSED MOST: Grctchcn, my grandfather, Hewitt Rd., my pool and the great parties, Sherry J., Chucky H., and Mark J. PET PEEVE: Deficiencies, rainy days, Mondays, and Christmas without snow. FAVORITE SAYING: “I’m sorry!”. FAVORITE PLACES: Watch Hill, home, China Village, New Hampshire, Hewitt Rd. FAVORITE SONGS: ‘‘If’, “Rocky Raccoon”. FAMED FOR: Coming to school with wet hair, and having that certain grin on my face. FUTURE PLANS: To be with Fran, to live a happy life and to always stay in touch with my friends. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Going to the movies and China Village with Fran, being with all my friends and holidays with my family. JODY ANN COLLINS ACTIVITIES: Girls' basketball Manager 1,3... Girls’ J.V. Manager 2 ... X-Coun-try 1 ... Boys’ X-Country Manager 2, 3, 4 ... W Club 2, 3, 4 . .. Jr. Fair Committee .. . Homecoming Queen 4 . . . Leo 81 4 .. . Spanish Travel Club 1,2, 3 ... LIKED MOST: Boys’ X-Country team, Mrs. Williams, sunshine. Uncle Donny, Ashaway, Doreen, Lisa, Ronny, Singing with Brandon, Glenn, Laurie, David, and jelly beans. MISSED MOST: Patrick, Mr. Cloutier, nights at Sue’s, laughing with Marsha anc Laurie, Mrs. Pukas, my Spanish Class, and everyone at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: A certain English teacher, 8:15, saying “good-bye”, rainy days anc Armadillos. FAVORITE SAYING: “Are you serious?”. FAVORITE PLACES: The beach and the Dairy Bar. FAVORITE SONGS: “Let the Good Times Roll”, “Rum-Titty-Rum”. FAMED FOR: My big feet, always laughing, and acting retarded. FUTURE PLANS: To go to college, be happy, and to live my life to the fullest. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: WDW, fairs. Homecoming ’80, and 11 8 80. SCOTT MITCHELL CORNELL CTIVITIES: V. Soccer 1,2, 3,4 ... V. Baseball 1,2, 3, 4 ... W Club 1,2, 3,4 . .. LIKED MOST: Going to Mr. B’s English Class, baseball, soccer, woodshop, weekends, and being with Shelly. MISSED MOST: The attention you get when you have broken bones and fighting with Eugene. PET PEEVE: Monday's, people who think they’re the best, and broken bones. FAVORITE SAYING: “I don’t know!” FAVORITE PLACES: Boat Launch. FAVORITE SONG: “Look What You’ve Done to Me”. FAMED FOR: Riding my Kawasaki KE 100, and talking about sex. FUTURE PLANS: To get out on my own and get married to Shelly. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Meetin’ Shelly at a school dance and the Jr. Prom. 22 BARBARA JEAN CRONIN ACTIVITIES: X-Country 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. Co-Capt. 4 .. . J.V. Basketball 1 ... V. Basketball 4 ... “W” Club 1,2, 3,4... LIKED MOST: Craftsbury, VT., the “Wildcats”, X-Country, and “Coachie Pooh.” PET PEEVE: Nuclear power, pollution, and people who want to win so bad that they will step on anybody and anything. FAVORITE SAYING: “Groovy”. FAVORITE PLACES: Mr. Tucchio’s Art Room, the village, and Timmy’s cabin. FAVORITE SONGS: “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens”, “The Crawl”. FAMED FOR: Singing in the halls and my crazy moods. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, then to the Peace Corps, then just live my life as I want to. LEROY KENNETH COUSENS ACTIVITIES: Baseball 3,4. FAVORITE SONG: “Flirtin’ With Disaster.” FUTURE PLANS: To find a decent job that will keep me going. GWYN JEANETTE CROUCH ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheering 1 ... V. Cheering 2, 3, 4 ... V. Capt. 4 .. . “W” Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Treasurer “W“ Club 4 . . . National Honor Society 3, 4 . . . Lion’s Tale 3 . . . Leo 81 Lit-cd 4 .. . French Travel Club 1, 2, 3 . . . Treasurer French Travel Club 3 . . . Homecoming Committee 2, 3, 4 . . . Jr. Prom Committee 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee 3 ...Ski Club 2, 3,4... LIKED MOST: Cheering, singing with the 81 crew outside the Golf Resort, late-night Leo meetings, my sister and my family. MISSED MOST: Karen, cheering. Class of 81, Janet B., Rm. 236 (Michelle, Linda, and Janet), and a special friend in the class of 80. PET PEEVE: Student, faculty, and administration apathy, the word “impossible”, good-byes, rushing in Fun Foods per. 2, and pessimistic people who hide the sun. FAVORITE SAYING: “Oh, Well”. FAVORITE PLACES: With my sister, cheering on the soccer field and in the gym, andRIT. FAVORITE SONGS: “Stairway to Heaven”, “Thank You for Being a Friend”. FAMED FOR: Corney jokes, my iced tea or “Country Time” lemonade, being as tall as Mike M’s belly button. FUTURE PLANS: To go to a 4 year college in New England majoring in Mathematics and minoring in Computer Science and to make the best of everything I encounter. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: WDW, and the Jr. Prom. 23 ERIC ROGER FALARDEAU ACTIVITIES: X-Country 3,4 ... Sr. Study Committee ... LIKED MOST: Being with friends, driving around with friends, and raising Sc@! MISSED MOST: All my friends, the Underclassmen (especially the girls). PET PEEVE: Mr. Evenski’s class and Brandon during X-country season. FAVORITE SAYING: “yea ... sure”. FAVORITE SONGS: “Dreamer”, “All Mixed Up”. FAMED FOR: Being a bad driver. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of 1980. KAREN LOUISE ELLIS ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2, 4 .. . Softball 1,2... Volleyball 1, 2, 3 ... Key Club 2 .. . Literary Magazine Staff 2, 3 .. . LIKED MOST: E.F., J.B., J.M., D.T., J.N., S.S., B.T., K.M., D.T., S B., S.W., L.W., D.R., M.M., J.P., B.P., G.R. MISSED MOST: Dinner at the Combo Inn, V-Ball, Chapelgate, and Mr. B’s English Class. PET PEEVE: 8:15 bell. FAVORITE SAYING: “Be yourself and you may never be disappointed.” FAVORITE SONGS: “It Don’t Matter to Me”, “IF’. FAMED FOR: Talking. FUTURE PLANS: To continue my training to succeed in being a Floral Designer. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Being with Friends and going bowling at the Sub-Base. (Remember Barbara T.) PAUL ABBOT CURTIN ACTIVITIES: A.V. Club 1,2 ... Ski Club 2,4 . . LIKED MOST: Discussions that often develop in Spanish Class. PET PEEVE: English Classes. FAVORITE SONG: “Why Me?” FAMED FOR: My unique penmanship. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and get rich. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 1980 North Stonington Fair. 24 GLENN CHARLES GAVITT ACTIVITIES: Baseball I, 2 ... Jr. Fireman ... Sr. Study committee. LIKED MOST: My Cougar, my grandmother and grandfather, my friends doing smoke shows, working with my father. MISSED MOST: Causing trouble with my friends, a friend I knew well for 3 years, Florida, Mr. B. PET PEEVE: Stuffing my car around that pole, people that talk behind your back, cars better than my car, when my car breaks down, buying tires. FAVORITE SAYING: “You Knot Head”. FAVORITE PLACES: My car. Golf Course Resort room 214. FAVORITE SONGS: “Little Deuce Coupe”, “Running on Empty”. FAMED FOR: Leaving the school in an unsafe manner with smoke coming off my rear tires and getting the V.P. all upset, and getting the staff in an uproar with my friends. FUTURE PLANS: Getting a job with a construction company and running heavy equipment so I can be the only one to show my father up. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Leaving the schoolyard last June with a cloud, fun at school and in Florida. BRANDON LEEGRABER ACTIVITIES: X-Country 1,2, 3, 4 ... Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. “W” Club 1,2, 3, 4 . . . Student Council 1,2... Homeroom rep. 1,2, 3, 4. LIKED MOST: Times spent with my friends and knowing that they were always there. MISSED MOST: X-Country, after basketball games. History class with L.L., J.M., Mr. Devine, M.K., Mr. Lonsway, R.H. PET PEEVE: Falling in love, “Those little clicks”, not seeing the light. FAVORITE SAYING: “Whatever”. FAVORITE PLACES: My A-frame, fields, and away X-Country meets. FAVOR ITE SONGS: “Fanfare”, “Born to Run”. FAMED FOR: Firey red hair, mopeds, running. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: WDW, Homecoming 80, QVC 79, 80; Birthdays at Mr. Pizza, summer of 80. WILLIAM WHITLEY FITZGERALD ACTIVITIES: J.V. Baseball 2, 3 ... V. Soccer 4 . .. J.V. Soccer 2 ... Jr. Fireman 2, 3 .. . Senior Ball Chairman ... LIKED MOST: Playing soccer and driving around in my Cougar. MISSED MOST: Mr. Bondarek’s English class, playing soccer, George Tucker, Ron White, Glenn Gavitt, Greg Howell, and my 69 Cougar. PET PEEVE: People that are two faced, or think that they are better than the rest. FAVORITE SAYING: “What the $c 3 !”. FAVORITE PLACES: In my 69 Cougar, in the woods, and being on the soccer field. FAVORITE SONG: “Running With the Devil”. FAMED FOR: Smoking tires with my Cougar, and having a big mouth. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The Jr. Prom. 25 DEBRA ANN GRILLO ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleader 3 ... V. Cheerleader 4... Leo Staff’81 ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Sr. Ball Committee ... Class Ring Committee 2 ... Homecoming Committee 3,4. LIKED MOST: Talks on the phone with Tom, Jesse, Robin, Kathy, Parties for the basketball team. „_ MISSED MOST: Tom, Kathy, The Class of ’80, The summer of 79, 80, Getting in trouble with R.W., Sending cards to A.D., Mr. Kerr, Mr. Cavalier, Jesse when he leaves on tour. . .... PET PEEVE: Guys like LANCE ROMANCE, “Team sports that think cheerleaders don’t do anything, working at Howard Johnson’s and The Golden Arches, People of class of ’80 that think they’re better than the class of ’81, People who say “yummy , Cheering camp and their food girls with big mouths that just don’t stop. FAVORITE SAYING: “Do ya think I am stupid?” FAMED FOR: Cheerleader, always dressing up, cutting my long hair. FUTURE PLANS: To go to Pan American Airlines or Trans World TWA, afterwards college. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Getting to know Chuck R., 8 l 80, R.W. and waving to guys and getting J.W. stopped. Getting to know Jesse L. on 10 22 80, 10 29 80, 11 5 80, 11 11 80, 11 13 80, Srs. — Trip to W.D.W., Times with J.W., D.A., T.S., coming home at 3:00 a.m. with R.W., locked in dorm at Hartford U. cheering camp with C.W., R. W., D.T., C.B., trick or treating on 27 Boiling Spring Avc., 10 17 80 with D.A., R.W., F.A., J.W., M.A., sitting in front of the — with R.W. and trying to listen to the band Appalousa. MARSHA LEIGH GROSS ACTIVITIES: J.V. Basketball manager 1 ... Ski Club 1,2... Spanish Travel Club 3 ... Jr. Fair Co-Chairman 3. LIKED MOST: All the good times with Shelly and my friends, Spanish Class period 6. MISSED MOST: Patrick and period 1 study hall last year. PET PEEVE: Work, getting up for school, my parents not letting me have the car. FAVORITE PLACES: Kingswood, the beach, Rm. 214. FAMED FOR: Complaining. FUTURE PLANS: College, get married, become wealthy, and to be happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Sr. Trip, “Hong Kong.” DEBORAH LYNN GURNEE ACTIVITIES: Homecoming 1,3... Co-Chairman Ring Committee 2 ... French Travel Club 2, 3 .. . Basketball manager 2, 3, 4 . . . Junior Fair Committee ... Junior Prom Court ... Class Secretary 3, 4 .. . National Honor Society 3, 4 .. . Treasurer 4 ... Sr. Ball Committee ... Leo ’81 Layout Ed .. . Junior Prom Committee. LIKED MOST: Class of ’81, Sr. Trip 10 17 80, 10 25 80, Gary, Mrs. Williams, Sherry, Mel, Patty, DccDcc, my Sr. Year, Wheeler High School, my family. MISSED MOST: Class of’81, Sr. Trip and the closeness we had, Wheeler, John G. PET PEEVE: People who think they can do no wrong, and most of the class of’82. FAVORITE SAYING: “You’ve got to be kidding!” FAVORITE PLACES: Hopeville, Wheeler, and wherever my friends are. FAMED FOR: Laughing a lot. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, become a medical secretary and always be happy! MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: My Sr. Year, Sr. Trip, Trip to France, camping at Hopeville, going out with Gary, Homecoming ’80 Bonfire. 26 JANET ALLISON HAINES ACTIVITIES: X-Country I, 2, 3, 4 ... X-Country Cp-Captain 3 .. . Basketball 1 ... Softball 1,2, 3, 4 . .. Lion’s Talc 1 ... “W” Club 1,2, 3,4. LIKED MOST: My sophomore year, X-Country “79” with Caezer, and Shanty requests. MISSED MOST: Ned and Patty Cochran. PET PEEVE: Litter. FAVORITE PLACES: Pitcher Mountain. FAVORITE SONGS: “For Free”, “Sugar Mountain.” FAMED FOR: Asteroids in Florida. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: October 4th to 9th in sunny Orlando. JAN MARIE HALLEY ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 1 ... Student Council 1,2... Secretary 2 .. . Homecoming Committee 1, 2 ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Leo ’81 ... Christmas Tableaux 3, 4 . . . Senior Ball Committee. LIKED MOST: Billy H., my Grandparents and parents, my special friends, Friday nights, the 2:30 bell. MISSED MOST: The security of High School, talks with M.M. PET PEEVE: People who try and run your life, people who arc two-faced, clicks. FAVORITE SAYING: “Let’s go home.” FAVORITE PLACES: The Beach, Ebeeme Lake, Steak Loft. FAVORITE SONGS: “Dance the Night Away”, “Eight Days a Week”, “Lola.” FAMED FOR: Smiling, making excuses. FUTURE PLANS: Attend U-CONN, get married and be happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Rainy night in N.L. with Teresa, 3 28 80, my 18th birthday, 7 22 80 Trip to Florida, visit to Bryant. RHONA SUZANNE HELLENBRECHT ACTIVITIES: Cheerleader 1,2... Student Council 1,2... President 2 .. . National Honor Society 2, 3,4 ... Lion’s Tale 1,2... Homecoming Committee 1,2, 3,4 ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Leo Staff, Soccer manager 3, 4 ... Ski Club 1. 2, 3, 4 “W Club 2, 3,4. LIKED MOST: Brian, winning DCA Spirit Stick, summer of ’78, my two families, Mrs. R., C.S., G.R., L.C., Debs, Nance, Jan, working at the Seaport, the good times at Suzy’s house, WDW, B.G. MISSED MOST: Brian, Rex the Beast, cheering during basketball, managing with Kathleen and Janet, the four. FAVORITE S NG ” ? 01 ’ '1 0111 cnOW'n ou’ hangovers, being in trouble. FAVORITE PLACES: The boat, the orchard, Mystic Seaport, home. FAVORITE SONGS: “It’s a Long Way There”, “Carry On.” FAMED FOR: Making mistakes. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Sr. Trip, Homecoming ’78. 27 GREGORY MARK HOWELL ACTIVITIES: Senior Study Committee ... Jr. Firemen ... Ski Club ... Christmas Tableaux 4.. . ........ . , LIKED MOST: Having parties, raising $C § with my friends, riding my motorcycle, riding wheelies. _ . , MISSED MOST: My friends Glenn, George, and Ronny, running out of school to go to a fire, woodshop with Mr. Aiello. PET PEEVE: Summer school, breaking my leg. FAVORITE SAYING: “You guys get me in so much trouble!” FAVORITE PLACES: Tennis courts, Boat Launch, firehouse, and Vermont. FAVORITE SONGS: “The Legend of Wooley Swamp”, “Whiskey Rock-a-Roller FAMED FOR: Having parties, and riding my motorcycle crazy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Homecoming, and Vermont with my friends. RACHELLE ALANA JOHNSTAD ACTIVITIES: X-Country Manager 2, 3 . .. Smoker’s Club 3,4 .. . Chorus 2, 3 .. . LIKED MOST: Anne-Minna, Jean, Laurie, partying at the tennis court with all my friends. ... MISSED MOST: Patty C., Patrick, all the trouble Laurie and I used to get into, going to parties with Mike S. PEP PEEVE: Debbie M., having to say good-bye to people I love, people who arc two-faced or fake. FAVORITE SAYING: “ 5 $ t!. t . u FAVORITE PLACES: Roso’s, The Wreck, Pacardi’s, the Boat Launch in 79, the tennis court. FAVORITE SONGS: “Road House Blues”, “Dixie Chicken FAMED FOR: Getting into trouble with family and friends. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college for Drafting, live my life to the fullest, and learn everything I can. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Pinecrcst in Shelton with Mike, Dave, Tom, Ron, Erv, Chip, Jim, John, Ray, sneaking out of my bedroom window with Laurie, partying in Anne and Jay’s pool with no water in it, and down at the bog with Jean. NEIL CHESTER JONES ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 . . . W Club 3,4 ... LIKED MOST: Playing basketball, being with my friends. MISSED MOST: Pat L., Jr. English Class. PET PEEVE: Vocabulary quizzes. FAVORITE SAYING: “The $c 3 with it!” FAVORITE PLACES: Home in front of my stereo. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Trip to Florida. 28 MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER KARSTEN ACTIVITIES: V. X-Country 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. J.V. Baseball I, 2 ... V. Baseball 3, 4 .. . Student Council 2 . .. W Club 1,2, 3,4... Class Pres. 4 ... Ski Club 1,2, 3,4. LIKED MOST: Doug, Errol, Mike’s, Brandon, John, Linda, Jody, Brenda, and especially Judy and Gwyn, pep talks, Mr. L., Mr. D., and being happy. MISSED MOST: Being close friends with someone special, freshman X-Country, Mr. C., a Q.V.C. title, and long talks with G.C. PET PEEVE: Stonewalls, junebugs, 120, McD’s, and French. FAVORITE SAYING: “I dunno!”. FAVORITE PLACES: Misquamicut, Mt. Katahdin, my car, the Tetons, Yellowstone, and any lonely mountain top. FAVORITE SONG: “The Ballad of Billy the Kid . FAMED FOR: Putting things off and getting dents in my car. FUTURE PLANS: College, get rich, and be a big corporate executive who never needs to be in the office. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of 80 and everything that made it great, X-country, every year except one, Jr. Prom weekend, skiing in N.J., and winning the Q.V.C. HOLLY LYNN KING ACTIVITIES: AVA 1 .. . Drama Club 2 .. . Spanish Travel Club 4 ... Senior Prom 4 ... Co-Chairman. LIKED MOST: Debbie, Steve, Mary Ellen, Leila, Lisa, and all my friends at Wheeler. MISSED MOST: Accounting, Mrs. Scott, and my friends at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Science, people who think too much of themselves. FAVORITE SAYING: I Don’t Know. FAVORITE PLACES: MAINE, L.O.I.S.R. FAVORITE SONGS: Traces , “He’s So Shy. FAMED FOR: Good grades without really studying that hard. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 10 7 78, most times at Wheeler, and with Steve, WDW, week in October, 1980. FUTURE PLANS: College. SHERRY ELLEN LANE ACTIVITIES: Student Council ... Jr. Prom Committee . .. Homecoming 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee 3 . .. LIKED MOST: Mr. Blake’s stories, Mr. B’s English classes, Bobby, Debbie, Patty, Mel, .Marilyn, all the great times with Scott at McDonald’s, sunny days, summer nights, Mrs. Scott, the mellow group, Mrs. Grabcr, WDW, all my friends at Wheeler and the class of 1981. MISSED MOST: The senior class trip, the mellow group, the good times with Bruce, Bobby, Debbie, Patty, Mel, long talks with Laurie on the bus, Kathy W., John G., and the closeness our class had in Florida. PET PEEVE: People who think that they are better than others, clicks, good-byes, senior restrictions and misunderstandings. FAVORITE SAYING: You’ll get over it! FAVORITE PLACES: WDW, Easker Point Beach, and Riverside. FAVORITE SONGS: Stairway to Heaven , Freebird . FAMED FOR: Talking on the phone, and taking pictures. FUTURE PLANS: To live my life to the fullest and be happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, a certain rainy night my car died, 7 2 80, 10 2 80, and 9 14 80. 29 NORMAN LEE LIKED MOST: Mr. B’s English class. MISSED MOST: Mr. B’s per. 5 English class. FAVORITE SAYING: “Could Be”. FAVOR ITE SONGS: “Smiling”. FUTURE PLANS: Undecided. SHELLY A. LAPINSKI ACTIVITIES: J.V. and V. Girls’ Basketball Mgr. 1. LIKED MOST: Bert, Marsha, Patrick, M.J., the good times with Marsh, Spanish per. 6, Shawn. MISSED MOST: Patrick, per. 1 study, “The Van”. PET PEEVE: Clicks, J.S., M.W., S.R. FAVORITE PLACES: The Beach. FAVOR ITE SONGS: “Dream Weaver”, “Off the Wall . FAMED FOR: Being absent. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: “Hong Kong”, “Touch”. LINDA MARIE LEHOUILLIER ACTIVITIES: J.V. CHEERING 1 ... V. Cheering 2 . . . Baseball Mgr. 2 . . . Homecoming Committee 1, 2, 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee ... Christmas Tableaux 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Leo '81 Tri-Layout Ed .. . Ring Committee 2 ... “W” Club 2, 3, 4 .. . Student Exchange Program 3. LIKED MOST: Especially Jeff White, special people who I was with in WDW, WDW with the Srs., the great times in N.J., my mommy (Teresa), my daddy (Mike), my big brother (Errol), Mr. Blake’s Accounting classes, Gwyn, My Honeymoon with J.B., Donald Duck, the laughs Janet and I have had, Mrs. William’s and Mrs. Crouch's determinations, loving that special someone. MISSED MOST: Class of 1981, The special times with Jeff M., the times over Suzy’s house, the long talks with Jeff W., the great times with my roomies in Florida, cheering of'79, 1st per. Algebra II class, going out with Risha, flirting with Brandon, summer of 80 with my cousin and Judy, 21 Old Colony Rd., talking with Johnny and trying to understand him. PET PEEVE: People who say things to others when they have no business saying it in the first place and misunderstandings. FAVORITE SAYING: “I’m 12 years old . . ”, “That’s queer!” FAVORITE PLACES: Cape Cod, my room, and WDW. FAVORITE SONGS: “Love Is a Rose”, “Cathedral”. FAMED FOR: Being different from everyone else, fooling around, acting stupid, and making faces. FUTURE PLANS: To pay back everything Jeff White did for me and to become the world’s famous designer. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Mike’s and my first date, 10 10 80, Rms. 227, 228, WDW, Jr. Prom, Sr. Ball ’79, Cape Cod ’80, Homecoming weekend '80, and a certain pair of yellow shorts. 30 LISA ANN MACINA ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1, 2, 4 . .. Softball 1,2... Boys X-Country manager 2 ... Girls X-Country manager 1 . .. Spanish Travel Club 1, 2, 3 ... “W” Club 2, 3, 4 . .. Co-Chairman of Sr. Soda Machine ... Jr. Prom Court ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Sr. Ball Committee ... Leo ’81 ... Christmas Tableaux 3, 4 ... Jr. Fair Committee Chairman. LIKED MOST: The companionship, love, and sharing with Darrell, long meaningful and very special talks with Teresa, Mr. Lonsway’s slide show, basketball games, green M M’s, dancing with Glenn, Mutt and Jeff, soaps. MISSED MOST: All my friends especially Darrell, Teresa, and Doreen, Patrick Leipcr and Glenn Smith, the closeness and great times Karen and I used to have, Rms. 215 and 214, Florida, talks with Mike A. and Todd, going out with Todd, Doreen, and Darrell, Kim, Spanish, and my Spanish Award. PET PEEVE: Mr. Hanley’s review of the handbook, Gym classes, class of ’80’s jealousy, “tick city”, “tickle tortures”, X-ing from one building to the other. FAVORITE SAYING: “Knock it off. FAVORITE PLACES: Imagine, Sr. territory, the school campus in the spring. FAVORITE SONGS: “Dreamer”, “Tiny Bubbles”, “Fanfare” by Michcal Iceburg. FAMED FOR: Hanging around with Doreen. FUTURE PLANS: To meet new people while keeping a special place in my heart for all my friends at Wheeler, to fulfill my dreams to travel, and to go to college. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: WDW, Valentine’s Day 1980, Jr. Prom, Jr. Skip day, playing “Life” with Teresa, special times with Darrell especially 9 19 80. MICHAEL DAVID MACINA ACTIVITIES: J.V. Basketball 1 . . . V. Basketball 2, 3, 4 ... J.V. Baseball 1 ... Class Treasurer 1,2, 4 ... Class V.P. 3 ... “W” Club 3,4 ... Jr. Prom Co-Chairperson. LIKED MOST: Hoop, Sr. trip to WDW with my friends, turkey hunting, and my daughter. MISSED MOST: Hoop, great times in WDW, turkey hunting with E.A., D.S., D.W., N.J., and all my friends. PET PEEVE: People who butt into other’s business. FAVORITE PLACES: WDW, Bryant College, and N.Y. FAMED FOR: Being difficult and going on the roof. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and become rich. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Linda’s and my first date, 10 l0 80, Sr. trip. Homecoming ’80, turkey hunting, going on the roof, and tag team wrestling. KAREN LYNN MCCARTHY ACTIVITIES: X-Country 1 .. . Basketball 1. LIKED MOST: Bruce, Doreen, Kylecn, Judy, Sue, Mitchel, Jan, Mr. Bondarek, Kelly, my family, the sun in Florida, Cape Cod, sipping Mai Tai's on Friday nights with Bruce in China Village. MISSED MOST: Mr. Bondarek’s per. 4 English, Bruce, Pawcatuck, summer of ’79 and all the good times with Doreen. PET PEEVE: J.S., people who use other people and pretend to be your friends. FAVORITE SAYING: “Yea, Right”, “Guess again.” FAVORITE PLACES: Cape Cod, China Village, Olga’s, Florida. FAVORITE SONGS: “Two tickets to Paradise”, “Reasons.” FAMED FOR: Talking too fast, and bushy hair. FUTURE PLANS: To become a beautician and eventually move to the city. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of '79, Cape Cod, WDW, Jr. Prom, the good times me and Doreen had. 31 DOLLY D. MINER LIKED MOST: Mr. B’s English classes, Marilyn and friends, gym, Mrs. Scott. MISSED MOST. Mr. B’s English classes, Marilyn, Lisa, and the rest of the crew. FAVORITE SAYING: “Com-mon”. FAVORITE SONG: “With a Little Help From My Friends’’. FAVORITE PLACES: Riding in the woods, football games and “Mad Jacks’’. FAMED FOR: Always wearing a hat, and not being in school. FUTURE PLANS: College, and to stay happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Mr. B’s English classes, being with friends and a certain party every year. JOHN BROOKS McCLOSKEY II ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1, 2, 4 . . . Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . . Christmas Tableaux 3, 4 ... Jr. Prom Committee ... Co-Editor Leo ’81. LIKED MOST: College life, my parents, Jackie, Jeff, Mr. Lonsway, special faculty members, Flynn and Hash, and the people who made my senior year at Wheeler possible. MISSED MOST: Rm. 241, my parents. The Iceberg Machine, cruising with Frenchy, talking with Errol, and 10th grade French with Mr. Gagne. PET PEEVE: Getting busted, complainers, and Van Halen. FAVORITE SAYING: “Yeah!”, “Ya might care!” FAVORITE PLACES: North Stonington. New York State, any soccer field, and Maine. FAVORITE SONGS: “Candy’s Room”, “She’s the One.” FAMED FOR: Cracking jokes, breaking things and numerous skiing accidents. FUTURE PLANS: College, Advertising Career, and to be happy and successful. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: W.D.W., Billy Joel Concert. ANNE MARY McGOWAN ACTIVITIES: Chorus 3 ... Drama Club 3,4 ... Smokers Committee Representative 4. LIKED MOST: Jay, Mr. Tucchio, Mr. B, S B., Judy and Bob, Laurie, Rachelle, Jean and the crew. Spaghetti and Marie Kashel. MISSED MOST: Perdue!, my room, Patrick L., The Boat Launch, Hartford with Nancy J. and Putta. PET PEEVE: Monica Quartermain, Fleabag, getting carded, getting kicked out of the Village, Karl B., D.M., and people who like her. FAVORITE SAYINGS: “Kem-on”. FAVORITE PLACES: Rozzo’s, the Wreck, Roxy’s in ’78, the village with Jay and the tennis courts at night. FAVORITE SONGS: “Road House Blues”, “Sugar Mountain”. FAMED FOR: Getting dismissed. FUTURE PLANS: Open a body shop with my husband, and become a famous bike artist. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Watching Barbara get attacked by a mental dog in Mike’s cabin, busted at the Beach, and Martha B.’s keg party. 32 KAREN MARJORIE MISOVICH ACTIVITIES: Frcrch Travel Club 2, 3 ... Pres. ... Treasurer .. . National Honor Society 3, 4 . .. Lion’s Tale 4 . .. Student Council 2. LIKED MOST: Senior English. MISSED MOST: Mr. Zigaro’s jokes, Dcirdre’s cartoons, Evelyn’s worrying, Mel, Deb, Heather, and Patty. PET PEEVE: Logarithms. FAVORITE SAYING: “What?!?! We had math homework?’’ FAVORITE PLACES: Karate International, Amsterdam. FAVORITE SONGS: “Truckin’.’’ FAMED FOR: Sarcasm. FUTURE PLANS: Fame and Fortune. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of’80. DAVID WESLEY NELSON ACTIVITIES: Skiing, riding motorcycles, having a good time. LIKED MOST: Summer vacation. MISSED MOST: Washington skiing. PET PEEVE: School. FAVORITE SAYING: “Give Me a Break!” FAVORITE PLACES: Beach, West Coast. FAVORITE SONGS: “More Than a Feeling , “Comfortably Numb.” FAMED FOR: My curly hair-do, and stupid remarks. FUTURE PLANS: To travel. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer days at the beach! KYLEEN KAY POPE ACTIVITIES: Leo 81 . . . Homeroom Coordinator. LIKED MOST: Mr. B’s English class, good times with S.A., T.C., S.F., D.F., R.J., J.K., having my best friend Sue there when I needed someone to talk to, and being with Margie at the bands practices. MISSED MOST: Certain members from the class of “80”, my sister Kim, friends in school, spending time with my mother. PET PEEVE: People who think they’re better than others, people who pre-judge, and people who say “yummy.” FAVORITE SAYING: “Don’t worry, you’ll live!” FAVORITE PLACES: Hewitt Rd., Misquamicut Beach, boat launch, and Sue’s house. FAVORITE SONGS: “She’s Tuff’, “Who.” FAMED FOR: Telling people how I feel. FUTURE PLANS: Go to Canada, go to a Business School, and eventually settle down. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Sr. Class Trip, partying at the Boat Launch, riding with Sue in her V W, and the summer of ’80. 33 THERESA LYNNE PORTER ACTIVITIES: Pres. Smoker’s Committee 3,4 ... Sr. Study Committee 4. LIKED MOST: Being with Craig, my parents and brother and sister, Mr. B’s per. 4 class, Mrs. Scott, my friends at Wheeler, partying at the basketball courts, Sr. Study, the smoking lounge, lunch III and the 2:30 bell. MISSED MOST: Class of “81”, my sister, partying with M.A., J.V., B.C., L.B., R.J., 4th period, sr. study, being in the smoking lounge with my friends, Mrs. Banker’s talks about my problems and Mr. B’s comments during class. PET PEEVE: People who are stuck up, the clicks in school, Debbie M., people who make others unhappy and not being able to make others happy. FAVORITE SAYING: “If you say so. FAVORITE PLACES: Craig’s house, basketball courts, school yard and rm. 16. FAVORITE SONGS: “The Impossible Dream’’, “Dreamer . FAMED FOR: Being with Craig, always being happy and cheerful to others. FUTURE PLANS: To be happily married to Craig, be successful, happy in whatever I do and to take a cruise to the Bahamas with Craig. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, the first day I met Craig, being in the school yard with Martha, my 17th birthday with Judy V., Barbara C., in my room with L.B., R.J., M.A., drinking Meyer’s Rum, partying at the basketball courts in September and October with Ann and Judy. DOREEN ANN PURCELL ACTIVITIES: Class Pres. 1,2... Softball 1, 2, 4 .. . Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ... “W Club 1,2, 3,4 . .. Spanish Travel Club 1,2, 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee .. . Head of soda machine 4. LIKED MOST: Having good times with K.M., J.C., T.C., L.M., M.G., J.H., Rms. 214 and 215, WDW, summer ’79, basketball, class of’81, (Mutt and Jeff) and coach S.S. MISSED MOST: Going out with L.M., K.M., J.C., M.G., T.C., Mr. Lonsway, and Mr. Schofield (Mutt and Jeff), Rm. 214, playing basketball with L.H., D.H., J.L., class of’81, Mrs. Pukas’ class, Patrick, Glenn and Mrs. Williams. PET PEEVE: 8:15 bell, people that don’t get stories straight. FAVORITE SAYING: “What’s Happening . FAVORITE PLACES: Florida, Rm. 214, Beach. FAVORITE SONGS: “Freebird”, “Stairway to Heaven . FAMED FOR: Talking about Corvettes, driving my Chevcttc, always smiling. FUTURE PLANS: To be happy and find somebody with a lot of money, get married, have my Corvette. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Sr. year, class trip, 6 11 80, library hitting skunks, 9 17 80, graduation, summer ’79. DOUGLAS ANDREW SASKO ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . “W Club 2, 3, 4 ... “W Club V.P.... V. Soccer Tri-Capt.... Ski Club 2, 3,4. LIKED MOST: Florida, J.M., Turkey Hunting with M.M., G.G., R.W., E.A., D.W., M.A., M.K., and N.J., “Launching it. MISSED MOST: Talking with Lonz, Turkey Hunting, Florida, and friends who I may not see again. PET PEEVE: People with permanents. FAVORITE SAYING: “No problem . FAVORITE PLACES: Florida, rms. 223 and 228. FAVORITE SONGS: “Fanfare , “Aqualung.” FAMED FOR: My car, and Iran Stomach. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Turkey Hunting in Florida, Cheap Trick Concert. FUTURE PLANS: Attend college, become wealthy, and inherit my first million dollars from a long, lost relative. 34 MELANIE G. SMITH ACTIVITIES: Girls’ X-Country manager 2, 4 . . . head manager 4 . .. Girls’ Basketball J.V. 2 . .. Girls’ Basketball manager 3 .. . Girls’ Softball V. 2, 3, 4 . .. Student Council 1,2... French Travel Club 2,3... Leo Layout Editor ’81. LIKED MOST: Miss A., the softball team, the class of’81, all my friends, especially Patty, Gwyn, Bobby, Michelle R-V, S.M., L.M., J.R., K.M., and C.G., Mr. Acillo and Mrs. “mom’’ Graber. MISSED MOST: Debbie C., David L., Bobby, John Gran, all my friends in the class of ’81 and the talks with Sherry on the phone. PET PEEVE: The Ad Drive, the class of ’80, people who brag, and people who can run further than a mile without passing out, and people who stretch the truth. FAVORITE SAYING: “Listen chick .. FAVORITE PLACES: Kedgie, the white Cougar and the green Fury. FAVORITE SONGS: “I Never Knew Love Like This Before’’, “Honesty.” FAMED FOR: My laugh. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college majoring in Computer Sciences, get married, have a family, (in that order). MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The Jr. Prom, Summer of ’80 in Nova Scotia, doubling with Bruce and Sherry, the Florida trip and the trip to Europe. DEBORAH ANN TAYLOR ACTIVITIES: Leo ’81 ... Sr. Ball Committee. LIKED MOST: Being with all my friends. Holly, J.C., Lisa W., Karen Ellis, Marilyn, and the others, Mrs. Scott, Mr. Blake, Mr. B., Mrs. Banker’s classes and Mrs. Hoff-ner’s studyhall, our trip to WDW, J.B., Gwyn, T.P., K.P., S.A., J.G., and Mrs. Pukas’ Spanish class. MISSED MOST: Mr. Goldstein’s biology class, Mr. Bondarek's English classes, Mr. Blake’s stories, Mrs. Banker’s Home Ec., Mrs. Scott’s classes, Mr. Kerr. I will miss most of my friends but mainly Holly, Lisa W., Marilyn, and Karen Ellis, J.G., M.A.V J.B., S.A., G.C., J.M., Gidget, K.P., Terri, and Mrs. Pukas’ Spanish class. PET PEEVE: Earth Science and people who think they are great and can not relate to others. FAVORITE SAYING: “Shut up.’’ FAVORITE PLACES: Walt Disney World. FAVORITE SONGS: “You May Be Right.” FAMED FOR: Being obnoxious to Mr. B., asking dumb questions in Mr. B’s class, accidentally mixing pancake batter with soap. FUTURE PLANS: I plan to go on to a business school to become a secretary. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: When I went camping with Tina and Holly, when Holly and I went to Jewitt City to the movies and there was no movie, WDW trip, 11 th grade history class when I had a crush on John G. ROBERT DALESTITES ACTIVITIES: Ski Club .. . A.V. Club. LIKED MOST: Mr. B’s English classes, lunch, softball and football, gym. Sherry L., Marilyn W., Mike F., Chris, Jim, Ray and Mel. MISSED MOST: Mr. B’s English classes, lunch. Sherry L., Mike F., Chris, Ray, Jim, Mel and Marilyn W. PET PEEVE: Two-faced people, people who cut other people down and people who don’t understand that people of the opposite sex can just be friends and getting up for school. FAVORITE PLACES: The ski slopes, cafeteria and the gym. FAVORITE SONGS: “Another One Bites the Dust”. FAMED FOR: Almost falling asleep in Mr. Witten’s class and being seen with Sherry L. FUTURE PLANS: To finish Tech School, get a job and be happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The Jr. Prom, Riverside. 35 BARBARA J. TEW ACTIVITIES: Basketball Manager 2. .. Softball 2 ... V. Basketball 4. LIKED MOST: Art, Home Ec., Leather, partying at school, the 2:30 bell and Fridays. MISSED MOST: T.F., The Class of’82, partying in school. PET PEEVE: Homework, boring classes and backstabbers. FAVORITE SAYING: “It's so nice to be insane, no one asks you to explain.” FAVORITE PLACES: Village, “Land of Oz“, Portsmouth, R.I. FAVORITE SONGS: “Shanty”, “Wild Wood Weed”. FAMED FOR: Being tall. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of ’79, August 17, 1980, New Year’s, 1980, YCC 1980. SCOTT DAIN THOMPSON ACTIVITIES: Tried out for X-Country, but quit. LIKED MOST: P.L., Mrs. Scott’s business classes, “The Lons”, Mr. B’s classes, and blasting with Rick. MISSED MOST: P.L., S.H., Sherry, Mrs. Scott, Mr. B., “The Lons”, and my forgotten 17th birthday. PET PEEVE: People who arc ignorant, my car, and small dogs. FAVORITE SAYING: “ 8 fo%”. FAVORITE PLACES: My room, my car, and B.L.’s place. FAVORITE SONGS: “Aqualung”, “Lcyna.” FAMED FOR: Acting totally smashed when I haven't had anything to drink. FUTURE PLANS: Go on to Technical school, open an auto mechanic shop with my brother, and maybe get married. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Florida, and the “Summer of ’80.” GEORGE STEWART TUCKER ACTIVITIES: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Ski Club 2, 4 .. . Junior Fireman 2, 3, 4 .. . Leo ’81 staff. LIKED MOST: Penny, my ’68 Cougar, G.G., R.W., G.H., B.F., Cheap Trick. MISSED MOST: Causing trouble in the halls, leaving school, and Mr. B. PET PEEVE: 8:15 bell, Gavitt’s Cougar, Class of ’82. FAVORITE SAYING: “Whaaaaattt?” FAVORITE PLACES: The Country Grocery, Gravel Bank, Cafeteria. FAVORITE SONGS: “Piece of Mind”, “Surrender”. FAMED FOR: Arm wrestling, going to Groton. FUTURE PLANS: Be happy in whatever I do. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, May 2nd, 1980, Jr. Skip Day, August 23rd, 1980. 36 PATRICIA GAIL UMPHLETT ACTIVITIES: Girls’ X-country 2, 3, co-captain 4 ... Leo ’81 Art Staff ... Girls’ Softball Manager 2, 3 ... Jr. Prom Queen .. . French Travel Club 2 ... Homecoming Committee 3. LIKED MOST: X-country, Class of ’81, all my friends, especially Mel, WDW, Jr. Prom, “Caesar”, “Willy”, G.G., G.T., and “The Hogs”, Miss Armstrong, Sr. Year, our WDW Chaperones, especially Mrs. Graber, Mr. Tucchio, Art class, Rm. 316, “Roomies”. MISSED MOST: X-country, B.G.’s stories, and songs, B.M.’s “Freebird”, Class of ’81, certain people in the Class of ’82, “Caesar”, “Willy”, C.B., J.G., B.C. PET PEEVE: Chemistry, Sr. English, people who think they’re better than others, colds during X-country season, QVC ’80. FAVORITE SAYING: “Oh,. . . Sure!!” FAVORITE PLACES: Mr. Tucchio’s Room. FAVORITE SONGS: “All Out of Love”, “Shinin’ Brightly”. FAMED FOR: Being thin. FUTURE PLANS: College, then to be happily married and have a large family. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, QVC ’78, WDW, times with Glenn. JUDY ANN VERHASSELT ACTIVITIES: “W” Club 2, 3, 4 ... X-country 2, manager 4 ... Home Room Representative 1 ... JV Basketball 1. LIKED MOST: Michelle, Fall, B.W. MISSED MOST: Leaving school in tenth grade with Sue King. PET PEEVE: Getting up after a night out. FAVORITE SAYING: “Forget it!” FAVORITE PLACES: Clarks Falls, Bruce’s, the farm. FAVORITE SONGS: “Choo Choo Cha Boogie”. FAMED FOR: Rocking. FUTURE PLANS: To live a full life and to be happy and healthy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Up at the TP, Clarks Falls, October 4th, Kinep. HEATHER ANNE WEISSMULLER ACTIVITIES: Student Council 1,2... Softball 2 .. . French Travel Club 1,2 — Ski Club I ... Homecoming Committee 2 ... Jr. Prom Committee 3 ... Jr. Fair Committee 3 .. . Leo ’81 Staff. LIKED MOST: Mr. Tuch, Mr. Aiello, Mr. Scott, Summer of ’79, Mel, Patty, and Debs, Karen C., Bug, Joe, Flex, and the rest of the STG, Dave M., Mr. Lonsway, my parents, Tom, the Class of ’81, and most of all, Alan. MISSED MOST: Mr. Tuch, Mr. Scott, Mr. Aiello, Summers at Wildwood, Swim Team and the “gang”, Alan’s ’65 Mustang, Patty, Debs, and Mel, Dave M., Cindy B., John and Brian G., Wheeler, and the Class of ’81. PET PEEVE: Chlorine, Sr. English, the last meet of the season, and the fact that after all the time and effort (4 years worth) that I put into swim team, I can’t count it as an activity because it didn’t involve the school!!! FAVORITE SAYING: “I can’t help it, I’m an idiot!!” FAVORITE PLACES: The pool at the “Y”, Sisson’s Beach, the park, and on the water at Hundred Acre. FAVORITE SONGS: “You Are My Shining Star”, “You’re Every Woman in the World”. FAMED FOR: Being a klutz, complaining, never doing my homework on time, and driving people crazy. FUTURE PLANS: Go to a good Art school, a career in commercial Art, get married, and be happy. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The summer of ’79 at Berger, all the bus rides “back” with the STG, walks in the park with “someone special”. 37 RONALD WAYNE WHITE ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. Baseball 2 ... Jr. Firemen 3, 4 . . . Christmas Tableaux 4 .. . LIKED MOST: Angela, WDW, snowmobiling, dancing, good times with the class of 81, and great times with Gregg, George, and Glenn. MISSED MOST: WDW, blizzard of 78, woodshop, Mr. A., Mr. M., Mr. B., and racing Quarter Midgets. PET PEEVE: People who try to act tough, and people who won't admit they’re wrong. FAVORITE SAYING: “What’s up?’’ FAVORITE PLACES: Vermont, Florida, Boat Launch and good old N.S. FAVORITE SONG: “Looking for Love”. FAMED FOR: Waterskiing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and dancing. FUTURE PLANS: To become a carpenter, build a house within two years and then settle down. MOST MEMORABLE TIME'S: Blizzard of 78, WDW, going out with the guys, and having a good time with the class of 81. DEIRDRESUE WHITE ACTIVITIES: Student Council 2... LIKED MOST: Leather I and II, my friends in the class of 81, especially Karen M., and Evelyn B., Mr. Blake’s stories, and D.G., M.S., P.U., and H.W. MISSED MOST: K.M., arguing with Mr. Whitten, Leather I and II. PET PEEVE: People who lie. FAVORITE SAYING: “What ails you?” FAVORITE PLACES: Roll on America. FAVORITE SONG: “Broken Lady”. FAMED FOR: Liking Country Music. FUTURE PLANS: To get married someday, have a family, and live a happy life. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: l l7 80; 4 24 80; 5 27 80; 10 21 80; 11 4 80. DARRELL RICHARD WILLIAMS ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1,3... Tri-capt. 4 . . . Baseball 1.2, 3, 4 . .. Ski Club 1, 2, 3, 4 .. . Christmas Tableaux 1, 3, 4 ... Jr. Prom King . . . Homecoming King .. . Homecoming Court 2, 4 ... W Club 2, 3, 4 . . . Drama 1,4... Class V.P. 2 ... LIKED MOST: Lisa, my respect for Coach Sujccki, soccer, baseball, Mr. Brooder, P.E. ass't, 1980 soccer team, Teresa, Glenn, Ronnie, Doreen, Doug, Mike A., Mike M., Hodgcc, Corns, Mr. Silva, cutting wood with Carrot, Tag-team wrestling, Ken Allen, Florida, Turkey Hunting, Bills and Babies, Drama, Mr. Gula, and Mrs. Banker. MISSED MOST: Spending time with Lisa, Tag-teams with Hodgee, Mike Saxton, Double Sessions, running the bases after three back-to-back homcruns, Todd, my class, carrying Lisa’s lunch tray, giving newgies to D.P., all my friends, teachers, and coaches, driving home with Mike A., and the smell in the locker room. PET PEEVE: Getting mad over little things. Balling, John’s nose, Brian not bending his knees, class of 80 (in general), Square and Thru fouling out when the count is 3-0, Lyman, Griswold, people who get high before English Class, getting pinched, and getting trapped in someone’s house so you can’t leave. FAVORITE SAYING: “Hey, Murph!” FAVORITE PLACES: Lisa’s house, rooms 214, 215, and 238, the Boat Launch, in my Trans Am, Wcstboro, baseball and soccer field and the stage. FAVORITE SONG: “Money”. FAMED FOR: Hanging moons. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college and become involved in the Nuclear field; become good in what I do; make some money; buy some land; and build myself, along with someone else, a house; and maybe someday run Daytona International Speedway or play in the World Series. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Feb. 14, everyday at Wheeler, 10 25 80, being with friends, winning the Q.V.C. in baseball 1981, and the Class State “S” Championships. 38 MARILYN JEAN WILLIAMS ACTIVITIES: V. Basketball 3,4 ... J.V. Basketball 2 ... V. Softball 2, 3, 4 .. . Leo’s Art Staff 4 . .. LIKED MOST: Talks with Miss A., Mr. Brooder, Mr. B’s office, basketball. Bob S., Sandy at basketball practice, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Scott, co-ed gym, Kiko, the Beatles, Senior Study, Homecoming ’80, all my friends at Wheeler High School. MISSED MOST: Talks with Miss A., all my friends at Wheeler High, Terrie L., Sherry L., Bob S., Lisa W., basketball and softball games, Mr. B., Mr. Brooder, Mrs. Scott, Ms. Miller, gym. Senior Study, and Miss A. PET PEEVE: Clicks, being dumped on, people who pass judgments on other people, people who use other people, DISCO, being called S.M.U. a certain nickname, and not being able to have co-ed gym in my senior year. FAVORITE SAYING: “How do you do this???” FAVORITE PLACES: The gym. Senior Study, W.H.S., New England, and my room. FAVORITE SONGS: “You’ve Got a Friend”, “I’m O.K ” FAMED FOR: Wearing pants, fooling around and getting caught, playing hoop and softball. FUTURE PLANS: To be a Phys. Ed. teacher, to carry out my wishes and dreams, and to be happy and successful in whatever I do. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Softball game at Putnam 1980, special times with special friends. LISA L. WINSLOW LIKED MOST: Talks with Mrs. Banker, Mr. B., Dorito, Marilyn, and all my friends at Wheeler High. MISSED MOST: Talking to Mrs. Banker, Senior Study, Mr. Goldstein, complaining to Ms. Miller, and Mr. B. PET PEEVE: Close-minded people and clicks. FAVORITE SAYING: “Hey, Dorito!!!” , , FAVORITE PLACES: The beach early in the morning. Senior Study, and Mrs. Banker s room. FAMED FOR: Being short. FUTURE PLANS: To discover more about myself, and to keep striving to be a better and more understanding human being. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Talking to special people and walking on the beach. “Rainbows of friendship color our days with a happiness that never seems to fade. They curve far beyond the horizon of here and now. . . but the treasure is at this end! Ed Cunningham 39 40 41 Debbie and Neil King and Queen Patty and Darrell Judy and Errol Lisa and Darrell Glenn and Patty Teresa and Doug 42 43 The times we spent were well worth our while. And whenever we think of them, we’re sure to smile. We worked very hard for more than two years to visit the place where “magic appears. We played, sang, and had so much fun, feeling sad when the days were done. We’ll always remember the times we had for fun and happiness, good and bad. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Errol and Evelyn “How about a little loose change?’ RAIL RIDERS Glenn and Jody “60 mph ... 70 mph ... 80 mph . . . BLUE LIGHTS?!! 70 mph ... 60 mph ... 50 mph ... 40 mph” MOST ATHLETIC Errol and Marilyn Duck .. . Duck . . . Duck ... Goose!!!” I Will Be What I Will Be — But I Am Now What I Am. CLASS CLOWNS Ronny and Jody “Do you think we’ll ever be good enough for Barnum and Bailey? BEST SENSE OF HUMOR Darrell and Kyleen You'd laugh too if you saw these faces in the morning!” CLASS FLIRTS Scott and Doreen “Some people are good at outdoor sports, but others ... our favorite indoor sport!” MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Brandon and Gwyn “G-o-o-o-! For a Victo-o-o-o-ory! MOST TALKATIVE Brandon and Karen “Operator, what do you mean there’s no one on the other end?! We’ve been talking for the last two hours!! TALLEST Mike and Barbara “How's the world down there?” BEST DRESSED Doug and Jan Play it again. Doug. FRIENDLIEST Brandon and Barbara “Valentine’s Day — Birthday — ANY DAY!’’ SHYEST George and Dee Dee “Come on Dee Dee — look at the camera.” MOST STUDIOUS Paul and Evelyn “We never knew studying could be this much fun!” MOST DISORGANIZED John and Lisa “We found them!!!” MOST IMAGINATIVE Brandon and Anne Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Miss Piggy for President!” 51 MOST DEPENDABLE Mike and Evelyn “Yes, Mr. President, we have the file.” CLASS ARTIST Errol and Patty Look out, Picasso, here we come! 52 LOUDEST Glenn and Laurie “We like to start our morning off with a bang! SHORTEST Billy and Lisa You think YOU have trouble finding clothes that fit! We the Willing Led By the Unknowing Are Doing the Impossible For the Ungrateful. We Have Done So Much For So Long With So Little We Are Now Qualified To Do Anything With Nothing.” Catching Happiness Everywhere Enthusiastic Realizing Love Everywhere And Dynamic Interest Naturally Giving Coach Gallo Co-captains: Gwyn and Christine s s C o r C “The team put out an excellent group effort with every practice and meet. The girls continued to carry on the pride and determination which has always been associated with Wheeler Cross-Country.” Coach Williams Row I: D. Pollock. V. Falardcau. D. Birkbcck, J. Haines. M. Bishop, 1. Kooman, S. Brcan. Row 2: C. Smith, M. Birkbeck, M. Smith. D. Davis. B Bailey. Row 3: S. West.C. Baker. P. Umphlctt, B. Cronin. M. Rios-Velcz, B. Barber. P. Collins, V. Brayman. 56 Cross Country Row 1: A. Cote, B. Miner, B. Graber, B. Corrigan. Row 2: Coach Devine, M. Karsten, E. Falardeau, B. Collins, E. Gabbey. “Hard work and a positive attitude were the main ingredients for this year’s successful cross-country season. This was proven by fine individual performances throughout the season and capped, with the teams qualifying for the State Class “S” Championships. Wheeler High School showed that it has a cross-country team to be respected by opponents. Congratulations to Brandon Graber, Wheeler’s “most valuable performer” for 1980. Also a special “thanks” to the seniors who worked so hard at doing their best and what was best for the team.” Coach Devine 58 Varsity Soccer Row 1: W. Fitzgerald, K. Allen, S. Cornell, D. Williams, M. Abel, J. McCloskcy, D. Sosko, E. Ahcarn, D. Nelson, Row 2: C. Lewis, Coach Sujccki, W. Brcan, B. York, T. Wilkinson, E. Cornell. M. Saxton, O. Ahcarn, K. Pope, R. Hellcnbrccht, J. Brooks 60 “Due to numerous illnesses and some let-termen not returning to the team, the Wheeler Lions got off to a slow start. It was not until the fourth game that the team registered its first victory. A few breaks in Wheeler’s favor could have made the season extremely successful but it was not to be. There were a number of exciting moments such as the 5-1 win over Hale Ray under the lights as well as some disappointing ones. All in all the team was a credit to themselves and their school.” Coach Sujecki 61 V a r s • 1 t y B a s k e t b a 1 1 Team Roster E. Ahcarn W. Brcan N. Jones M. Macina T. Wilkinson 62 Team Roster D. Gurnee B. Cronin L. Macina D. Purcell M. Williams B. Tew K. Ellis N. Coon Coach Silva C. Pictrowski I. Cooman S. Morgan M. Dolan V. Bray man R. Gurnee M. Smith S. Wills S. Thayer 67 Wc would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the coaches who have given so much time and effort in making athletics at Wheeler a privilege as well as a pleasure. Without all of your support and dedication, Wheeler sports would not be what they arc today. You have all done a fine job in coaching us, and your efforts are greatly appreciated. Class of 1981 68 The desire to be more than I am at the moment; the desire to increase the boundaries of myself, a desire to do more, to learn more, express more, a desire to grow, improve, accomplish, expand. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row 1: D. Gurnee, Mr. F. Souza — advisor, T. Carter. Row 2: V. Edgerton, C. Pietrowski, S. Fox, M. Miner, G. Crouch, M. Rios-Velez, R. Hellenbrecht, J. Brooks, K. Misovich. HOMECOMING COMMITTEE Row 1: R. Miner, A. Duke. Row 2: S. Sergiy, T. Mason, T. Carter, G. Crouch, M. Fryer, J. Brooks, J. Miner. Row 3: M. Miner, M. Rios-Velez, B. Graber, C. Pietrowski. W-CLUB Row 1: B. Cronin, G. Crouch, B. Crandall, L. LeHouillier, M. Bishop, D. Purcell, M. Abel, M. Dolan. Row 2: J. Whiting, J. Brooks, R. Williams, S. Austin, P. Collis, L. Macina, D. Williams, K. Allen, B. Corrigan, J. Collins. Row 3: R. Hellenbrecht, M. Williams, T. Wilkinson, E. Ahearn, N. Jones, M. Macina, E. Falardeau, S. Cornell, D. Sasko, B. Graber, M. Karsten, B. Collins. 70 LION’S TALE Row 1: S. Fox, K. Neigel, C. Bianco, R. Williams, V. Edgerton, C. Lewis, S. Figdore, K. Freeman. Row 2: B. Bailey, L. Dick, C. Ward, B. Tew, M. Fryer, C. Moffet, Mr. C. Bon-darek — advisor. LYRICAL LION Row I : T. Herrick, Mrs. Clark-Greene, B. Ward. Row 2: S. Freeman, K. Crandall, K. Stout, M. Crandall. LIBRARY AIDES S. Freeman, B. Ward, T. Herrick, Mrs. L. Jason, Mrs. Clark-Greene 71 SPANISH TRAVEL CLUB Row 1: Mrs. N. Pukas — advisor, M. Rios-Velcz, G. Edgcrton, N. Coon, L. Pancicra, C. Lewis, D. Thompson. Row 2: M. Crandall, S. Fitzgerald, K. Neigel, T. Vance, K. Goggin, S. Figdore, C. Bianco, S. Freeman, M. Naberenzy. Row 3: T. Allen, B. Tew, C. Pietrowski, M. Purcell, S. West, J. Collins, R. Chappell, M. Abel, B. Abel, D. Gen-carella, C. Appclton, D. Main, S. Fox. Row 4: D. Purcell, L. Macina, J. Mason, M. Saxton, K. Freeman, M. Fryer, B. Collins, G. Bond, S. Dolan, S. Duerr, E. Gaffney, G. Main. FRENCH TRAVEL CLUB Row 1: C. Baker, A. Duke, C. Johansen, D. Ralls, L. Dufilie, R. Williams. Row 2: A. Banks, M. Dolan, J. Dean, L. Siller, D. Davis, O. Ahearn, R. Miner, R. Banker, Mrs. Hoxie — advisor. Row 3: K. Falardeau, S. Storey, J. Kenyon, 72 V. Duke, V. Brayman, E. Gabby, A Cote. JR. FIREMEN Row I: G. Howell, W. Fitzgerald. Row 2: R. White, G. Gavitt, G. Tucker, P. Carner. SKI CLUB Row 1: D. Williams, D. Sasko, R. Hellenbrecht, Mr. E. Tucchio — advisor. Row 2: J. McCloskey, S. Morgan, S. Dolan, D. Gencarella, J. Jackson, G. Crouch, M. Karstcn. Row 3: T. Vance, T. Brayman, M. Fryer, S. West, R. Chappell, R. Williams. 73 75 Mr. Kenneth Shaw — Superintendent Oh boy, another false fircdrill?!” Mrs. Anita Ames — Secretary “Another 2000 copies, coming up. Mrs. Veronica Massey — Secretary I type and write and copy and talk and .. Mr. John J. Hanley Jr. — Principal 8:20, the start of another wonderful day! Mrs. Janet Selavka — Vice Principal “Smiles, smiles, everywhere! Mr. Donald Lonsway — Guidance Counselor “Chugga-Chugga-Chugga-Chugga-Choo-Choo. Mr. Stephen Sujecki — Guidance Counselor Ah . .. ah .. . um . . . when a girl likes a boy .. . Mr. Robert Brooder— Physical Education Tuesday’s game, changed to Thursday. Wednesday’s game to Monday ...” Mr. John L. Kenyon III — Special Education Director “You want me to sing at graduation?” Mrs. Patricia Tennant — Guidance Secretary No. this isn't Rosalini’s!! Mrs. Sheila Williams— Physical Education Oh, Oh say can you see. . 77 Mr. Franklin Scott — Social Science “O.K. now, stop the chatter. Mr. Timothy Sisk — Social Science “Teacher Brutality” Mrs. Linda Costanza —Social Worker “No, this isn’t Rosalini's either!” Miss Bernice Armstrong — Mathematics Phhhh, it’s hard to soar with eagles when you work with turkeys!” Mr. Lawrence Gula — Mathematics “Oh no, the computer’s exploding! Miss Gina Turano— Mathematics “Your pet rock ate your homework?!” Mrs. Ann Hoffner— Mathematics “What was that last sentence, Mr. Shaw?” Mrs. Elizabeth Matis — Mathematics “Hey Good Looking! Mrs. Barbara Clark-Greene— Librarian “What do you mean your book is 5 years overdue?” 79 Mr. Erwin Goldstein — Science You mean to tell me you think this is a lamp!' Mr. Otto Kerr — Science A ship's wheel? No. guess again. Mr. Henry Stebbins — Science “Woe is he ... Mr. Steven Silva — Physical Education It's been a hard day’s night and I've been workin' like a dog Mr. John Madden — Industrial Arts “Something’s not right here.” Mr. Helmut Steinnagel — Industrial Arts “Who’s that behind those Foster Grant’s?” Mrs. Mary Hoxie— Foreign Language “The doughnuts are missing?!? All of them? Mr. Ross Aiello — Industrial Arts “Don't argue with me. just do it?” Mr. David Devine — Social Science “This is an American flag. Any more questions? Mrs. Natalie Pukas — Foreign Language “It’s pronounced’euuhhh! 81 Mr. Fredrick Souza — English “Wake up! It’s morning.” Mr. Clifford Bondarck English Trust me. it’s not that bad. Mrs. Patricia Greenleaf — English 82 Teaching... the ultimate joy. Mr. William Evenski — English “I want my mommy . Miss Catherine Phinizy — English “Say cheese! Ms. Linda Miller— English “They towed my car away?! Finally!! Mr. Arthur Blake— Business Did I tell you the one about the... ? Mrs. Mary Hendrickson — Art “I've told you before, don't eat the paste!” Mrs. Katherine Joslin — Reading Really, are you serious? Mr. Edward Tucchio — Art “Simon says put your pencil in the air and whistle a tune. Mrs. Shirley Miller — Reading “A raise ?! I got a raise???!!” 83 Miss Karen Gallo — Special Education “There arc good days and there are bad days, this is a bad day.” Miss Dianna Serra — Social Studies Ain't I cute?” Mother, may I? Psychologist “Come on up and see me sometime! It takes a long time for a single blossom to fall from a flower tree And I have so much time ahead that I can watch as the flowers fall from all the trees. tut JO b — 85 JUNIOR Row one: C. Bianco, N. Coon. T. Allen, W. Cahoon, T. Brayman, C. Davis. Row two: W. Brean. J. Cronin, P. Carner, P. Bliven, B. Barnes, J. Bailey, P. Crofts, M. Bishop. Mr. Gula. Row one: M. Rios-Velez, L. Panciera, S. Miller, C. Pictrowski, J. Miner. Row two: K. Kuechler, S. Morgan. K. McCracken, R. Kirby, B. Morgan. B. Miner. M. Purcell, C. Page. Row three: G. Main, M. Miner, M. Massey, D. Main, Mr. Scott. HOMEROOMS Row one: S. Fox, T. Falk, V. Falardeau, S. Gruber. Row two: V. Edger ton. T. Gobcli, D. Crider, M. Fryer, D. Gcncarella, K. Goggins. Row three: J. Jackson, L. Johnson, S. Dolan, K. Freeman, M. Freeman. J. Ducrr, L. Hill, Miss Armstrong. Row one: S. Thayer, L. Turner. R. Williams, S. Scrgiy, B. Tew, S. West, Mrs. Matis. Row two: R. Scott. C. Smith. R. Sellcn, G. Trice. B. Smith. R. Wells, B. Stites, K. Syren, Mrs. Matis. 86 SOPHOMORE Row one: G. Bond. B. Collins, V. Brayman. T. Bliven, A. Banks. Row two: S. Brcan. B. Bailey. I). Bosse. C. Baker. D. Birkbeck. Mr. Brann. Row one: Mrs. Scott, T. Herrick, S. Fitzgerald, I. Kooman, K. Lewis, L. Pcrronc, K. Ncigcl. Row two: C. Murphy, J. Kenyon, J. Mason, R. Jarvis, S. O'Rourke, G. McGowan. Row one: B. Crandall, J. Dean, M. Dolan, A. Cote. J. Coon. Row two: L. Dufilic, D. Davis, V. Duke, S. Figdore. B. Corrigan. Mr. Blake. Row one: D. Pollock, M. Anderson, K. Pope, A. Tennant, D. Taticr-sall. Row two: S. Robert, J. Travis, M. Saxton. D. Thompson. J. Rhodes. Mr. Stebbins. HOMEROOMS Row one: L. Verdun, C. Ward, R. York, J. Wells, L. Turner. Row two: T. Weissmuller, M. Vandale, T. Wilkinson, B. York, J. Whiting, E. White. Mr. Whitten. 87 Row one: A. Duke, S. Freeman, K. Johancssen, P. Jackson. D. Gencarella, R. Gurnee, H. Jcnncrwcin. Row two: Ms. Miller. R. Freemcr, M. Howell, F. Grillo, F. Hunt, C. Izzo, E. Gaby, S. Johnson, B. Gafney, K. Falardeau. Row one: T. McCIcan, T. Marsh, I). Ralls. A. Miner, T. Mason, M. Nadberezny, R. Libby; Row two: Mr. Cavalicri, K. Jurgcwicz, P. Moran, S. Sawyer. M. Jones, J. Main. .. Pictrowski. HOMEROOMS Row one: K. Stout. S. Storey, L. Siller, L. Tennant, C. Williams. C. Simpson. Row two: J. Wells, S. Vandale, F. Supernant, T. Shafer. T. Willis, B. Williams, T. Vance. Mr. Kerr. 88 Mrs. Pukas Row 1 L. Coon, J. Fitzgerald, J. Coon, T. Desena, R. Fryer, R. Burdick, S. Chapman, J. Baird, T. Fede. Row 2 — J. Bailey, C. Barber, A. Gayton, K. Cousens, L. Falardeau, K. Fnnis, K. Crandall, P. Beauregard. P. Caster, A. Cofone. Mr. Sisk Row 1 — A. Ladd, R. Manning, E. Kowack, T. Kuzenka, N. Gerrish, D. Jaques, L. Gildersleevc, C. LcClair. Row 2 — S. Geer, T. Griffith, T. Kaschcl. K. Keutman, J. Hollis. B. lnfantino, C. Kenyon. J. Haydash, K. McKenna. 7th GRADE Mr. Souza Row 1 — D. Robert. S. Schultz, J. Moran, R. Robbins, C. Puffer. M. Mills, J. Patton. Row 2 C. Sellcn, K. Pope. M. Miner, A. Mills, D. Raynard, M. Pollock. P. Metz, J. Sicklcr. Miss Turano Row 1 — J. Storey, J. Thompson, L. Smith, S. Vos, K. West, A. Stoddard, D. Wilkinson, J. Wilkinson. Row 2 J. Williams. M. Williams, A. Sweet, E. Upton, H. Tennant. R. Yackley, L. Turner, A. Viele. Row one: G. Buffin, S. Cole. V. Austin, J. Descna, D. Coney, C. Burger, C. Brcan, J. Davidson, B. DcBartlo. Row two: B. Bates, K. Bialck, M. Allen, M. Coggins, L. Cockrell, D. Cushman, N. Burgess, L. Bressani, M. Beattie, D. Collins, M. Bond, H. Blivcn, J. Carner, S. Bissett, M. Bosse, Mrs. Banker. Row one: T. Dowling, P. Doroshevich. K. Halley, C Hillyer, M. Hickey. Row two: C. Hesse, J. Dibble, N I eineberg, D. Lasson, T. Gavitt. B. Jason, F. Har diman, C. Knapp. Row three: T. Gerrish, P. Knight H. Ela, K. Karsten, C. Herritt, W. Hughes, D. Girar din, P. Gray, Mr. Schofield. 8th GRADE Row one: J. Parent, I. Nadberczny, C. Morgan, D. Reust, J. Lindeer, J. Martinelli, K. O'Rourke. Row two: M. Saxton, T. Patton, J. Ragonese, C. Perrone, S. McKenna. T. McKenna, B. Lord, K. Pressler, B. Metz, K. Rawson, J. Ross, S. Miner, R. McLaughlin, L. Ryan, Mrs. Greenleaf. Row one: D. Slavic, M. St. Pierre, B. Ward, G. Shafer, D. Syren, J. Umphlett, K. Umphlctt, B. Wydlcr, K. Williamson. Row two: Mrs. Hoffncr, L. Van Lew, S. Sherlock, L. Tenncnt, P. Sollenbcrgcr, T. Vielc, S. Tannenbaum, D. Turner, B. Taylor, C. Sweet, W. Wilkinson. 91 JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT-FACULTY COUNCIL Row 1 — B. Jason, T. Viele, O. Searchfield, L. Bressani. Row 2 — J. Fitzgerald, K. Pressler, K. Karsten, K. Williamson, M. Coggins, K. Keutman.S. Schultz, A. Stoddard. 92 JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER Coach Larry Gula Row One: E. Kowack, T. Griffith, C. Morgan, A. Stoddard, J. Fitzgerald. Row Two: N. Kleineberg, C. Sweet, M. Allen, K. Ennis, T. Poland, A. Sweet. Not Pictured: O. Searchfeild, R. Lewis, D. DiScuillo. 94 BOYS Coach Sujccki B. Metz T. Viclc D. Girardin M. Allen J. Wilkinson C. Morgan I). Discuillio R. Lewis M. Bosse I). Wilkinson D. Roberts N. Klcincbcrg T. Griffith K. Kowack JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL GIRLS Coach Callcjo D. Turner C. Perrone F. Hardiman K. Karsten M. Bealie K. West S. Vos M. Mills A. Mills S. Schultz S. Geer D. Coney M. Coggins B Jason Debbie Gurnee — Lay-Out Editor Mrs. Williams Advisor Teresa Carter Co-Editor 1981 LEO STAFF Janet Brooks — Business Manager Gwyn Crouch — Literary Editor Linda LcHouillier — Lay-Out Editor Melanie Smith — Lay-Out Editor John McCloskcy Co-Editor HOMECOMING 1980 Home is where the heart is, And although the heart may roam The memories are forever sweet Whenever we come home. King — Darrell Williams, Queen — Jody Collins 11th grade Wayne Brean, Norma Coon 10th grade — Michael Saxton, Kathleen Lewis 9th grade — Owen Ahearn, Ruth Chappell 99 Christmas TABLEAUX m And man in his lime plays many parts.” -Shakespeare- 101 W $ ryn r Mj r .L.m. U —TS-(LP l 'A (Sielwn. P’05 Barbara “Charlie's Angels here we come! “There's one in every crowd.” Well John, fill 'cr up.” I just ate a what? Faculty “Mug” Shot. i Ko t ooam unH I'll run 108 Now starting at forward position, Ms. “Well, 10 minutes in this place and I've had enough.” Todd Wilkinson. 1991 AND STILL HAVING FUN!! Yes, believe it or not, we’re here again at Ramada Inn in Mystic, Conn, only this time it’s ten years from graduation. Sherry Lane, here with her camera, is talking a mile a minute. Does anyone know who she’s talking to? Oh well, as we glance around the parking lot, all is fairly quiet — No, wait a minute. It sounds like someone’s coming. Yes! A small-no, a rather large cloud is coming down the road. He-e-e-r-r-e-e they come! It’s Darrel Williams in the pace car (or is that Count Dracula???). Wait! There’s someone trying to pass Glenn! Is it the Evil Knievel? No! It’s Tom Bromley on his trophy winning racing bike. Looks like Glenn’s pit crew now, piling out of a red Cougar, of course being driven by Fitzy. Here’s George Tucker, Jody Collins, and Leroy “Elroy” Cousens all wearing red jackets with “Glenn’s Go For It Gang” on the backs. The cars are starting to really pile in now. WHOO! Here comes the big expensive loong car, but it looks as if there’s no driver. Oops! Sorry, Mel. We didn’t see you. Sounds like CHitty Chitty Bang Bang is coming now. No, it’s Sue with a new VW bug. Piling out of the new shiny care are Sue, Kyleen, and Trisha. Ready for a second try, Sue? Talking about clunkers, here comes Eric Falardeau with his charming contribution to the Wonderful World of Automobiles followed by a white pick-up truck. Guess who? Wow! Mike Abel in a tux. Who’d have ever thought that he was voted Class Klu ... Oh No! Would someone please help Mike up? No, not you, John! There’s two down. Anybody else want to try? Here comes Ronny — on a snowmobile? But Ronny, there’s no snow! His usual reply of “Wha-a-a-a?” tells us that Ronny hasn’t changed much. The bucks are arriving now. Just look at that new Corvette. We should have know it’s Doreen and her millionaire husband. Well, let’s go inside now to — WAIT! Is that Brandon? He’s just finishing up the Boston Marathon and decided that he could use the exercise, so he jogged a few extra miles to get here. Congrats, Brandon! Deb Gurnee is taking tickets and checking people in at the door. No, Deb we don’t need name tags. Thanks anyway. The host of this grand party, Greg, is greeting people at the door and handing out door prizes — pitchers? The noise level is rising, but we can still hear Karen Ellis talking as usual. A conversation with Karen could last all night! Scott Cornell has just arrived and on crutches!! With all these injuries, you might think that there might be some psychological side effects, but Scott’s case is being handled by the chief Head Shrinker at Norwich, Teresa Carter. Janet Haines and Errol Ahearn are battling it out in the final round for the International Asteroids Championship. You’ve made it this far so GO FOR IT!! Oh my gosh! Is that Cheryl Tiegs? No, it’s Terri Porter. Looking good, Terri! Jan Halley, who is the manager of Steak Loft and hostess of the party is trying to get everyone’s attention. Evidently she has some information about the people who are not here. Let’s listen. “Evelyn Baker couldn’t be here tonight because she has an executive meeting at Harvard University of which she is now dean. Deb Grillo is on her way to Europe as a flight attendant on a 747.” How’s the weather up there, Deb? Barbara Tew is up to her old tricks again. She is presently taking two management courses at once which will allow her to skp the step of Assistant no Manager and go straight to Senior Manager of the company. Michelle Birkbeck is closing a land deal in Texas” Watch out for J. R., Michelle. “Speaking of warm weather, our Miss Janet Brooks is in Florida posing in bathing suits designed by Linda LeHouillier for the bathing suit issue of Sports Illustrated. Come back, guys. The issue won’t be out for another week or two.” Passing out refreshments is Gina Angiolelli. After 15 years, it gets pretty easy, hun, Gina? Oh no!! Heather, watch out! Well, there’s a wasted tray of drinks. Here comes a new tray. Ahhhhh!! Nothing like a cold mug of... ?? O.K. Who left the beverages up to Gwyn? Well, 1 hope everyone likes either iced tea or lemonade. The music tonight is being brought to you by Dave Nelson and his portable radio. He never leaves home without it. Well, Marsha’s at it again. Complain, Complain, Complain!! Scott Thompson seems to be having a grand old time, and he doesn’t need any help! Laurie Burbine, now president of “Laurie and Jimmy Graffitti Co.”, is circulating around trying to sell her stamp that allows you to stamp a heart and four initials anywhere you like. The different styles were created by her art department which is headed by Rachelle Johnstad and Anne McGowan. We have quite a few other Businessmen here tonight. Mike Macina and Doug Sasko are the executive supervisors in charge of merchandise at the World Famous Wild Turkey Farm of which Mike Karsten is president. The Class of 1981 has given them their upmost support for the success of the business. The financial books are kept in perfect order by their accountant, Holly King. Speaking of money, there must be quite a bit flowing through Karen McCarthy’s hands. She is head beautician at “Stars R Us” in New York City. We have a bit of entertainment now. Here’s Neil Jones nd the Boston Celtics! There seems to be one missing. Here he, 1 mean she, comes. It’s Marilyn Williams. And now we’ll have an exhibition by world known, Black Belt artist Karen Misovich. Go get’em Karen! We’ve just received word that Rhona Hellenbracht will be late because she’s just finishing up the America Cup Race. Good Luck, Rhona! Who’s are these? Patty’s??? 1 ...2...3...4... How many kids do you have, Patty? Dee Dee White runs her own library now. Some say she keeps the quietest in the east. Also, on the quiet side of things are Shelley Lapinski, Martha Anderson, Paul Curtin, and Norman Lee. They have been chosen to represent the “silent majority” in a debate on 20 20. Remember if you plan to tune in, turn your volume up before you start to watch. Barb Cronin has bought out “Tater’s” By the way, all the party hats have been contributed by “Dolly’s Hat Store” owned by Dolly Miner. Thanks, Dolly! WE couldn’t help but notice all the custom made license plates out in the parking lot. The standard feature of “dool” on the plates tells us that they must have been purchased at “ken-dools Custom Plate Shop” at R R. More little varmits are running around, but these belong to Judy Verhasselt. Have fun, Judy! For final entertainment tonight, we have Bobby Stities now a famous contortionist who got his start in the cubby hole in Senior Hall. Picture time!!! Oh-oh! Where did Lisa Winslow and Deb Taylor go to? Come on, you guys. One little picture won’t hurt. Before you leave, there are a few things at the door. Mr. Blake is taking a collection for our next reunion. Cash only? Mrs. Scott is taking suggestions for the next meeting place. Anthony’s anyone? And don't forget to pick up the alumni newsletter which Mrs. Williams is passing out. “NOW DON’T FRET, AND DON'T YOU FROWN: 'CAUSE WE’LL BE BACK TEN YEARS FROM NOW .. PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Randall Brooks Stephen M. Sujecki Pocotello Farms Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. White, Jr. The Powder Room Dayton Trehern Hamburger Heaven Norma Perkins Bob Shulda's T.V. Arnold and Barbara Perkins Kenyon Variety Store Miss Bernice Armstrong Mrs. Sally Wiedenhcft Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hanley Bill and Teddy Graber The LcHouillier Family The Gurnee Family Special thanks to Mr. Robert Quagliaroli Good Luck Puffy Love, Mom and Dad A. MORGAN STEWART, INC. GRADER JEWELERS INC. Mobile Homes — Double Wides — Modular Homes Where Quality Is Higher Than Price 770 Long Hill Rd. Groton, CT. 06340 624 West Main St. Norwich, CT. 06360 To the Class of 1981 — This old Irish Blessing says all my wishes for you: “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your fields, and until we meet again, may GOD hold you in the palm of his hand.” Love, Mrs. Banker Congratulations to my daughter, Linda. We wish you much happiness in your future ... To find your dream and to follow it... We love you very much, Mom and Dad Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1981. A special good luck to the Walt Disney World travelers of 1980, may your future travels through life be filled with happiness. Bill and Judy Fitzgerald To my classmates of 1981 — Recipe for a Happy Life! Here’s a surefire recipe for making your own sunshine: Take equal parts of kindness, unselfishness, thoughtfulness. Mix with love, and scatter with helpful words. Add a smile or two. Throw in a spice of cheerfulness. Stir with a hearty laugh. Share with everyone. I’ll miss everyone. Thanks and I love you. Gwyn Crouch “What lies behind and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you.” Emerson. Best wishes for a future filled with much love, success and happiness. Don Lonsway In the garden of life, just think of the flowers and pass the rest as you go; remember the bright and sunshiny hours and forget the rain and the snow; think of the friends who are loyal and true, let the rest of the world go its way; remember the years but forget the tears, and you’ll find contentment each day! Love, Teresa and Linda Congratulations to the Class of 1981. We wish you the very best in your future. Mr. and Mrs. LeHouillier Best of luck to Linda, Janet, and Teresa, your frien-ships have meant a lot to me. To Darrell, Doug, Mike, Ken, Scott, Bill and Errol, thanks for the memory of our last season. To Mike K. and Mike M., you two are all right. Most of all to Brandon and Errol, I can’t thank you enough for the favor, you guys are great. John To Bob: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” Love and Best Wishes Mom and Dad To a very special friend. Thanks for being there whenever I felt down, and thanks for keeping me smiling and making my life more liveable. I especially thank you for the boost in my senior year. I’ll always remember you, and I know you’ll hate this but I love ya. Please keep in touch, thanks a million Patty, I’ll always be grateful. Love, Mel To Teresa a very special daughter. We wish you luck, love, and happiness in the future, and remember when you are in college, to get off the phone and do your homework. Love, Mom and Dad To the Class of 1981 — May all your dreams come true. Mrs. L. Miller “We are, all of us — molded and and remolded by those who have loved us; No love, no friendship, can ever cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark upon it forever.” Unknown Thanks for being the great class of 1981 — I will miss each one of you. Good luck — take care and make every day count for something special! Mrs. Williams To my very special friends, Debbie and Bobby. You have made my senior year the best. You have helped me in more ways than you’ll ever know. I know I’ll never be able to thank you enough so here is just a small start. I’ll never forget you. Love, Sherry Congratulations to the Class of 1981. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kerr, Jr. May the happy memories and good times of high school always be with you. Love, Squirrel and Cathy 114 Congratulations from your yearbook photographer We hope you will continue to think of us Loring Studios WE THANK ALL THOSE WHOSE FINANCIAL SUPPORT MADE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. Phone 535-2289 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL WIRING Compliments of Brooks — jrover insurjnc If ip |m W1I 21 THOMAS UMPHLETT JR. OWNER 91 YAWBUX VALLEY RD NORTH STONINGTON CONN. 06359 Grover Insurance 3 Gravel Street Mystic, Ct. Tele. 536-2644 47 Ravenwood Rd. North Stonington Ct. Tele. 535-2743 ' . ■!!am Compliments McGOWAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY P.O. Box 385 Old Lyme, Connecticut Phone: 434-7374 Bob Smith AMC Jeep Renault Inc. Discounts to Graduates ■ s Complete Facilities For Service, Sales, Parts Rt. 184 Tele. 535-3355 North Stonington, Ct. ■ Compliments of Quality Pools OLGA’S UNISEX SALON Reutemann Rd. North Stonington, Ct. Tele. (203) 535-2885 ard Johnson’ New Edition Restaur ■ Rt. 216 Off 595 North Stonington, Ct. 06359 Rt. 2 North Stonington, Ct. Tele. (203) 535-2402 Bill’s Tractor Service, Inc. •’ 1 4 T i' ■' Hinckley Hill Rd. Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379 Tele. 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Greene 266 South Broad Street Pawcatuck, Conn. 02891 (203) 599-5761 • (203) 535-2422 118 Little Red Horse Montessori Pre-School Training Children 3-5 Years Hewitt Rd. North Stonington, Conn. Tele. 535-0001 RETAIL • WHOLESALE • TRUCK TIRES 7 203-599-3221 266 South Broad Street Pawcatuck, Conn. 02891 Tele. (203) 599-5761 (203) 535-2422 WESTERLY WHOLESALE TIRE PAUL KILLEEN — ROBERT COCHRAN • FRONT END REPAIRS • FRONT END ALIGNMENT • COMPUTERIZED BALANCING • MAJOR BRAND TIRES CORNER OF WEST BROAD AND MECHANIC ST. PAWCATUCK, CT 06379 Compliments of ROSALINI’S AL’S CAFE “AL AND CONNIE” 8 MECHANIC ST. PAWCATUCK, CONN. TELE. 599-2034 BEST GRINDERS IN TOWN WHOLESALE only Ljj L c:APT $A.WyErs LOBSTEtf EXPRESS • • ' • NORTH STONINGTON, CONN. 06359 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1981 To: The Class of ’81 From: A Special Friend May You Never Lose the Magic of Living and Loving. Signed: Mickey Mouse Westerly School of Business STONINGTON MOTEL 100 Main St., Westerly, R.l. RFD 2 Stonington Rd. Stonington, Conn. 06378 LASSELL’S CARPET CENTER, INC. CURRY COPY Liberty Street Route 2 Pawcatuck, Connecticut CENTER OF WESTERLY ALLEN’S CAN-D-NEWS INC. 125 Main St. Westerly, R.l. 02891 Phone 596-5366 Instant Printing and Signs “Inexpensively Quick” Congratulations From Antoch’s Bar and Grill 137 Main St. Rubber Stamps Westerly, R.l. Magnetic Signs (401)348-8792 Invitations Stationery Film Developing Laminations 119 Compliments of 889-4261 J 8890728 POSI-SEAL INTERNATIONAL kP flZZA INC. ROUTE 2 OPEN 7 DAYS LEDYARD. CT. 6 A M. ■ 1 A M Routes 49 and U.S. 95 No. Stonington, Conn. 06359 Route 2, Ledyard, Conn. Makers of the Dynamic Sealing Wafer Trunnion Valve Open 7 Days 6 a.m. — 1 a.m. Beer and Wine GIL’S MOBIL INC. Automotive Service Center 536-020 Nv Rte. 27 Jerry Brown Road Mystic, Connecticut Gilbert Dubois, Owner COMPLIMENTS OF A — Serving — Mystic — Stonington — Ledyard Old Mystic — Groton FRIEND Foreign and Domestic Repairs and Service Brakes — Mufflers — Tune-ups Tires — Batteries and Accessories Auto — Truck Rentals m Wl 120 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AND SERVICES . EMERGING FIRMS • BRANCH OFFICES • MEDICAL LEGAL NORTH STONINGTON PROFESSIONAL CENTER BEST WISHES FROM: Dr. and Mrs. • Within 2 minutes of 1-95, Ample Parking, 25 Acre Natural Park • Modular Space available — Single Offices to 10,000 sq. ft. Tenants enjoy access to: Computer Word Processing Reception and Phone Answering Service Conference Room Clerical Assistance Common Mall Entry • Equity Building Rental Concepts Call the Center's Coordinator: Mrs. S. Brown or Mr. A. Pesch (203) 535-0990 Stephen Morrone Phone: 401-596-7228 Artists Supplies GEM$TONE SPECIA.STS GRADER jewelers Lionel Trains Ho and O Gauge Marcus Plaza 624 W. Main Street Norwich, Ct. 06360 (203) 887-8667 oton Shopping Plaza 770 Long Hill Road Groton, Ct. 06340 (203) 445-8767 IRON HORSE COMPLETE LINE OF MODELS. RC PLANES BOATS BOSSIES Dollhouse and Miniature Supplies Dremel and Xacto Tools 62 High Street Westerly, R.l. 02891 121 GROTON, CONNECTICUT CENTRAL RESEARCH, HOWMEDICA, DIAGNOSTICS, CHEMICALS, QUALITY CONTROL DIVISIONS Republic Auto — Truck Plaza Wrecker Service and Carrier Service Full Automotive Service and Repairs Diesel Fuel Open 24 Hours 273 Clarks Falls Rd No. Stonington, Ct. 06359 Old Mystic General Store Fine Meats — Freezer Orders Produce — Groceries — Beer — We Will Deliver 536-8258 Open 7 Days a Week (203) 599-4581 North Stonington Shell Foreign and Domestic Car Service Jeffery W. Heinemann Manager Rd. 1 135 A Ashaway, R.l. 02804 D D Paint Center Paint Lines Olympic Stains Kyanize 129 Bridge Street Groton, Ct. 06340 (203) 445-9123 327 Central Ave. Norwich, Ct. 887-0762 Over 100 Wallpaper Sample Books Lu-Mac’s Package Store Route 2 Preston, Ct. 887-5312 Payne Camera Store Your Friendly Appliance Dealer Since 1915 All Major Lines 20 High Street Westerly, R.l. 02891 596-4739 Shopping Plaza Groton, Conn. 06340 Dial 445-9771 264 Main St. Niantic, Conn. 06357 Dial 739-2223 153 Bank St. Three Great Stores New London, Ct. 06320 Dial 442-8533 STARDUST MOTEL 1: HOLIDAY North Stonington, Ct. P.J. and R.A. Grills — Prop. JCT. 95-184-216 Tele. (203) 599-2261 Clarks Falls Exits 116 Granite Street Westerly, R.l. 02891 596-7474 MICROWAVE OVENS SMALL APPLIANCES VACUUM CLEANERS C flCCLI-REPFIJR CENTER Clinton’s Piano and Organ 643 GOLD STAR HIGHWAY TEL. 445-0259 ROUTE 184 GROTON, CT. 06340 REPAIRS • SALES • PARTS HRS.: TUES.-FRI. 10-6 COR. RTE. 184 and RTE. 117 SAT. 9-1 GROTON, CONN. CLOSED MONDAY (203) 446-1959 ESTABLISHED 1894 ’• HOMER DODGE MANAGER Moran Sand and Gravel Tel. (401) 596-0500 Boom Bridge Road RFD 3 Westerly, R.l. 02891 (203) 599-1065 (203) 535-1353 Arres Sporting Goods JOSEPH D. SERRA GARY M. SERRA JOSEPH D. SERRA II 13 EAST AVENUE WESTERLY, Rl 02891 Barbara and Andy Gildersleeve The Sherwin-Williams Company 688 Long Hill Road Groton, Ct. 06340 (203) 445-1011 Torhan Jewelers 42 West Main Street Mystic, Ct. Tele. 536-7231 COIONU SANOOS «IOPI Kentucky Fried Ikicken. 160 Granite Street, Westerly, R.l. 02891 Tel. 596-1866 124 Which CtfftFT _____u______ Learn New Crafts Finish Old Crafts Busy Work With Crafty People By Appointment 535-0821 BookWorks Good Books for Adults and Children Merchant Square 55 Beach Street Westerly, R.l. 401-596-1700 Davis Standard Congratulations to the Class of 1981 Crompton Knowles Corporation TEDDY BEAR’S U.S. Route 1 HALLMARK Pawcatuck, Connecticut 02891 Franklin Shopping Plaza Westerly, Rl 02891 Stuffed Animals — GULINO’S %y'• ±1 2 W W BAKERY 79 STILLMAN AVE. PAWCATUCK, CT. When Good Tjste Counts 08379 Count on Gulina's BAKERY ONLY — TELEPHONE (203) 599-4272 Hallmark Cards, Gifts jr m GROTON SHOPPING PLAZA, GROTON, CT 06340 BAKERY AND RESTAURANT — TELEPHONE (203) 445-2854 “Where you will find the very best!” Big M Card Chevrolet Co., Inc. Our Specialties: Full Service, Fresh Produce, Extra Tender Beef 106 West Broad Street Pawcatuct, Connecticut 02891 P.O. Westerly, Rhode Island Big M Hardware Home Center Tele. (203) 599-5741 Best Wishes to Class of 1981 Yours in Health 100 Main St., Westerly, R.l. Tele. 596-0302 Complete Line of Hardware, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Electrical and Plumbing — Supplies, Lawn and Garden Supplies, Wood Burning Stove and Pipe, Etc. NAUTILUS of WESTERLY 125 Our great banking services put us on the map. No. Stonington ■ Rte.2 Center Groton ■ Groton MVstic Groton w SAVINGS — Bank The Anchor Bankers Bank Square Mystic 536-4241 681 Long Hill Rd. Groton 445-9711 116 West Broad St. Pawcatuck 599-1047 Route 184 Center Groton 446-9676 Route 2 No. Stonington 535-0803 Member F.D.I.C. Congratulations HIGGINS PHARMACY INC. 37 West Broad Street Pawcatuck, Ct. 06379 Telephone (203) 599-5379 43 West Broad Street Pawcatuck, Connecticut Serving the Residents and Workers of Stonington and North Stonington Connecticut (CUSIC) Connecacar Credit Union Shai-e Insurance Corponiioo Member of Connecticut Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association STONINGTON COMMUNITY] CREDIT UNION.INC. Pawcatuck Auto JARED L RHODES BRANCH MANAGER Parts, Inc. FinanceAmerica A B'aNKAmERICA Financial Service Company 88 West Broad Street EAST AVENUE PLAZA 9 EAST AVENUE WESTERLY. RHODE ISLAND 02891 TELEPHONE 401 596-2874 Pawcatuck, Conn. 02891 Tele. (203) 599-4070 127 Coogan Gildersleeve APPLIANCES, INC. 2 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT Phone 536-4929 128 Carl’s Place Foreign Car Repair DELICIOUS PIZZAS PHONE 599-5222 HOT OVEN GRINDERS HOME STYLE SPAGHETTI SEAFOOD 7 6 CALL YOUR ORDER BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME lOUIl IT WILL BE READY ON ARRIVAL g OLYMPIC PIZZA 139 South Broad Street Pawcatuck, Conn. ROUTE 1. STONINGTON SHOPPING PLAZA. PAWCATUCK. CONN CHARLES P KANELLOPOULOS Specializing in Fuel Injection Congratulations Class of 1981 Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Porter Jr. Tele. 535-3110 Cap Coogans General Store Ashaway, R.l. Tele. 377-8860 m 129 Analysis Technology, Inc. 130 TECHNOLOGY PARK - NORTH STONINGTON, CT 06359 LAUNCH AN EXCITING NEW CAREER AT ELECTRIC ROAT An Equal Opportunity Employer M F HC GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat Division Groton. CT 06340 Burdick’s Sporting Goods — Shoes 60 High Street, Westerly, R.l. 02891 Tele. (401)596-4623 Reid Hughes 16 High St. Westerly, R.l. Compliments of the Little Whaler Restaurant Rt. 2 North Stonington, Ct. 1 Tele. 535-0903 Compliments of The Village Hardware Main St. North Stonington, Ct. North Stonington Package Store North Stonington, Ct. COMPLIMENTS OF... D S PIZZA RESTAURANT Rte. 2 North Stonington Dinners Beer and Wine Call Ahead for Take Out Orders — 535-3313 Miner’s Dairy Bar Hamburgs — Hotdogs — Grinders Seafood — Soft Serve Take Out Orders Tele. 599-2003 Rt. 2 North Stonington, CT 132 ■ Van’s Drive In North Stonington, Ct. a o I dry goods AT THE BRIDGE MYSTIC Dick Neffs Mystic Sporting Goods Inc. Bicycle Center 49-53 West Main — Mystic Sport Specialists LeedHam’s Inc. D.B.A. John Elion Family Shoes Men’s Sizes to 15 Women’s Sizes to 11 The largest award winning collection of casual and summer furniture and accessories in New England. The Seasons Widths to EEE Children’s Corrective Shoes Groton Shopping Plaza, Groton, Ct. Tele. 445-4944 Rt. 6, Just West of 136, Swansea 379-0011 Rt. la, Merchants Square, Westerly, R.l. 596-0011 Rt. 28, Mashpee on Cape Cod 477-1513 Open 7 Days: 10 to 6, Mon., Fri. to 9 Master Charge Master Charge and Visa HONDA AND KAWASAKI QUALITY MOTORCYCLES CARS — TRUCKS — TRAILERS STIHL CHAIN SAWS tfc' tSmTs Tele. 401-377-4355 New England Cycle Works, Inc. Bradford Remnant Shop, Inc. Main Street 661 GOLD STAR HIGHWAY, RTE. 184 GROTON, CONNECTICUT Open 9-5 Bradford, Rl Tuesday Thru Saturday 02808 Phone (203) 445-8158 PETS MON.-SAT. 10-9 OF SUN. 12-5 EVERY 401-596-0646 DESCRIPTION Westerly Aquarium Pet FULL LINE PET SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL GRANITE SHOPPING DOG AND CAT CENTER GROOMING WESTERLY, R.l. 02891 MON.-SAT 8-5 Compliments of: McCormick’s Downtown Westerly Rhode Island 133 Red Rock Kennels Highland Orchards Travel Park Inc. Boarding and Grooming Boom Bridge Rd. North Stonington, CT Tele. 599-3977 Rt. 1-95 and Rt. 49 North Stonington, Ct. (203) 599-5101 Maygold Farm Restaurant and Dairy Bar Tele. 599-4573 Tele. 535-0463 Old Spinning Wheel Ceramics Congratulations to the CLASS OF 81 Wholesale and Retail Day and Evening Classes Open 24 Hours a Day Featuring Fresh Dairy Products Jessie Champion Box 140 RFD 1, North Stonington, Ct. Tele. 535-2822 Nights 887-3171 Fountain View Twin Cedars Used Auto Sales Beauty Salon Complete Service for Ladies and Gentlemen EVERETT WATSON, JR. Route 49 General Repairing — Used Cars North Stonington, Ct. North Stonington, Ct. Tele. 599-4565 Tele. 535-3634 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Arbor Acres Farm Inc. J J Machine North Stonington, Ct. Shop 134 Tele. 445-4438 W. H. BUHREN JEWELERS SCOTT’S KENNELS R.F.D. No. 2 Pawcatuck, Connecticut 02891 DIAMONDS — WATCHES WATCH AND GIFTS JEWELRY REPAIRING Grooming by Appointment Boarding All Breeds — Daily, Weekly, Monthly 127 Bridge St. Groton, Ct. Tele. (203) 599-5172 TATER’S RESTAURANT Rt. 2, North Stonington, Ct. Tele. 535-2776 Discover something new — Come in and try our potato bar — Top your potato with a choice of over 20 items such as cottage cheese, poppy seed butter, bean sprouts, anchovy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, blue cheese dressing, alfalfa sprouts, croutons, grated Cheddar cheese and others ... COMPLIMENTS OF New London County Nursery FEATURING SEAFOOD, STEAKS, CHOPS AND LUSCIOUS BAKED STUFFED TATERS SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY North Stonington, Ct. Compliments of RUTMAN’S WAYSIDE FURNITURE Pawcatuck, Connecticut AGJO 2A Holmes St. Mystic, CT Tele. 536-2885 210 South Broad St. Pawcatuck, CT Tele. 599-1230 Stonington Shopping Plaza Route 1 Pawcatuck, CT 06379 Tele. 599-3143 135 For every star that falls to earth a new one glows For every dream that fades away a new one grows When things are not what they would seem you must keep following your dream So while my heart is still believing Fll Say Good-bye. . .