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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1987 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication: 2 Special Recognition: 2 Pandemonium: 4 Superlatives: 36 SENIORS: 15 Junior Prom: 46 Candids: 42 Senior Ball: 48 Underclassmen: 51 Sports: 61 Spirit Week: 87 Clubs And Activities: 89 Will: 118 Advertisements: 97 Faculty: 121 D e d i c a t i o n Mr. Frederick Souza Thank you, Mr. Souza, for staying with us through junior high and becoming our advisor four years ago. You’ve been not only an advisor, but a part of the Class of 1987, and not just a teacher but a friend. It’s been your patience and determination that has made us the class that we are. Mr. Souza, you are a member of our class whose friendship will be remembered and missed very much. Mrs. Natalie Pukas The Class of 1987 would like to thank you, Mrs. Pukas, for being one of our advisors. Your friendship and your help throughout the past four years has been greatly appreciated. Special R e c o 9 n i t i o n Our entire class is very thankful to have had you as our yearbook advisor, Mr. Tucchio. It was your hard work and dedication that made it possible for us to have a successful Leo 87. Thanks for all of the great times along the way. Mr. Edward Tucchio Mr. Kerr was a very special friend to our class who was loved and respected greatly by all who knew him. We are thankful for such a gentleman having been a part of our lives and our memories. Each of us has been touched in a very special way by Mr. Kerr and will always remember his desire to make every day a happy one. His enjoyment of life has been an inspiration for many. We will miss him very much. The senior class of W.H.S. is proud to present the 1987 Leo. Being of sound mind and body, we have summed up our years here at Wheeler with one word PANDEMONIUM (pan’ di-mo’ ni-am), 1. place of wild disorder or lawless confusion. 2. wild uproar or lawlessness. 3. a place of scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos. 4. THE CLASS OF 1987. “Ahhh! The 1987 6 7 8 Our School Is Fun The Students Carefree Cause That’s The Way We Want To Be!! 9 Wild And Crazy Together . . . 10 Wild And Crazy ■ V Alone . . . We’ll Shock The World The Way We’ve Grown! 11 And We’ve Always Landed On Our jspeayj 13 “Here We Come” The Class Of . . . 1987! 14 SENIORS LISA C. ADAMS ACTIVITIES: Sr. Ball Committee. SPECIAL FRIENDS: John Cloutier, Heidi, Kim, Amy, Wendy, Jen, Valerie. Doc, Michael, my mom. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 10 30-2 5, 5 2 86, 5 17 86, 1 26 86, 6 20 getting back together with John, seeing ZZ-Top with Wendy. SPECIAL PLACES: Kim's house. Maine, my room, anywhere with John, Green Falls. MISSED MOST: My Junior Prom. Martha- a special childhood friend. PET PEEVE: Backstabbers, empty promises. FAVORITE GROUPS: AC DC, ZZ Top, The Doors. Violent Femmes,. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 4 19 86, 10 18 85, ■ 12 30 85, sliding down Lantern Hill. FUTURE PLANS: Get a better job. get married and start a family. ‘LEE 99 DANIEL L. BAKER ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4 Captain 3,4 Varsity Baseball 1,3,4 Captain 4 Varsity Cross-Country 1 National Honor Society Treasurer, Class Vice President 2 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3 Jr. Prom Committee. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Scott Brown, Chuck Galusha, Gregg Prawdzik, John Wohlleber, Bob Brooder, Kevin Hickey, Paul Mitchell, Kim Mulford, Merry Rubio, Barbara Sellins, Wendy H., Mamie Sweet, H. McC., J.B., J.L., J.M.L., MB., J.V.C., J.D., R.L., D.W., D.R., K.P., K.O’B., G.M., J.M., etc MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The trip to the Junior Prom, the Junior Prom, Basketball 85-86, camping with friends, driving time trials, last game of '86 baseball season. SPECIAL PLACES: My room. Brown’s house, Chuck’s house, the beach, gym class. FAMED FOR: Rugbys, being with my brother, hitting parked cars, hanging on rims, ranking on people, never losing, being a smart jock. MISSED MOST: Gym class, my friends, bothering teachers, the easy life, going out with my friends, the beach. PET PEEVE: Sandals, English, Dorks Geeks, Dweebs, Dumbpeople, parked cars. FAVORITE GROUPS: ZZ Top. AC DC, RATT, Lover boy. Bon Jovi, Judas Priest, Van Halen. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Double D-Day, Hitting Brown in the parking lot. FUTURE PLANS: Cruise college, become an electrical or aeronautical engineer, get a Porsche, settle down (if possible) and get married. JOHANNA . BANKER ACTIVITIES: NHS French Travel Club Jr. Prom Committee Sr. Ball Committee. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Cathy, Heffer. Kev., Jimmy, Dinl, Scoot, Kim, Muffy, F.R. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, Friday the 13th, Sr. Ball UCONN Trip, trip to Hamlet (most “unmemorable '), summer of '86, 8-21-86, 8-26-86, getting lost in Providence wearing only a bathing suit at 11:00 at night. SPECIAL PLACES: The “Rocks” the beach. FAMED FOR: UCONN Trip, solitary confinement in history, camping, my obscene locker, having no door handle in my car, never being home, being immature, dumping guys, MISSED MOST: Heather’s whining, talks with C., Falk, Chris Coney, “Jo Jo Bean,” “Shgug-gug gug”, “Zipper head, ” class of '87, class of '86. PET PEEVE: Chemistry, Mrs. P’s shoes. Immature guys, people calling me Yohan, Michael Jackson, people asking me if Brian and I are still going out. Mr. E., slow drivers, Egg FA VORITE GROUPS: Journey Survivor, .38 Special MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: “Right Now???” in Mr. Scott’s room FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, become a math teacher, get married, and be happy. 16 “JO HEIDI SHA YLENE BARD ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2 Senior Ball Committee SPECIAL FRIENDS: My mom, Willie Wilkinson. Lisa A. Amy H., CD., K.L., K.M., K.B., B.L. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 6-10-84, Summer of 84’, Trail rides on Willie’s ATC, Skiing with my family. Doing hole-shots in Willie s 68 corvette, Cruising around town. Getting my first car, Being in Mrs. Scott s classes SPECIAL PLACES: Moran’s, Mr. Pizza’s, In the back of Willie’s van, the beach FAMED FOR: Talking too much in class MISSED MOST: My family during the years of 83’ - 86', Carrie W., My Nan and Pop PET PEEVE: Homework, STEPMONSTER, Jocks, Science FAVORITE GROUPS: Twisted Sister. DIO, AC DC, Pat Benatar MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENTS: R.W. FUTURE PLANS: Get a good job. Live a happy life and do the best I can. Also, have more patience in life. “HEIDI No Photo Available SEAN BATES ACTIVITIES: Cross-Country SPECIAL FRIENDS: J.W., M.B., J.W., CM., J.P. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 8th grade class night; hockey games SPECIAL PLACES: Fall River, Sturbridge MA. FAMED FOR: Being skinny MISSED MOST: Andy R. PET PEEVE: people wearing the collars on their shirts turned up FA VORITE GROUPS: Bryan Adams, Journey, Huey Lewis MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Tripping in front of J.S. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get a good job, and be happy “SEAN MARK STEPHEN BEARDSLEE ACTIVITIES: Cross Country 1,3,4 French Travel Club Treasurer 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: SB., SB., J.W., J.W., P.M., K.M., D.B.. K.OB., W.M., B.D., CM., J.P., D.B., P.H. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom, Prom party. Whaler Games, Go carting with Scoot on Sundays SPECIAL PLACES: “The Court , Papa Gino’s, Hartford Civic Center. Brown’s Service Station FAMED FOR: Prom Party, Losing things, Subscriptioners, Hockey MISSED MOST: Cordoba, Dayton Arena, “The Swamp, ” Collecting attendance period 4, 10th and 11th grade homeroom PET PEEVE: 38 Special Concert, People who ride the brake when driving. FAVORITE GROUPS: RATT, Deff Leppard, Journey, Crue, Kiss, Aerosmith MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Traveling all the way to New Haven for a concert which was in Springfield. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get rich and own a Porsche 928s or 935, whichever comes first. “MARK 17 ERIN MARIE BOISSEVAIN ACTIVITIES: French Travel Club 1,2,3 Secretary 2,3 Europe ’86 Trip Basketball 3 Leo ’87 Staff Ski Club 3.4 Jr. Prom Committee Sr. Ball Committee Memorial Day Float Committee 3. SPECIAL FRIENDS: K.C., T.C., J.B., J.D., R.L., K.W., A.S., J.M., L.G., A.H., A.H., W.H., B.L., K.O'B., K.P.. B.G., W.K., G.S., A.V., D.K., P.H. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Campfire talks and Burlingame weekends, oppossum hunting w Tonya, driving around with Ton, Europe ’86 trip with Robin, Jen and Wendy-our balcony at Hotel Praga, the Paris cab ride with Jen, the couchette with Jen, Rob, Kris, Kristi Nancy, Tom Petty concert with Tonya, selling ads with Ton and Karen, The Junior Prom, the party and the morning after, math class for three years with Roach, Glynn and Kenny pushing the Monte in Old Saybrook, Friday nites out with everyone in Bake’um, when Tonya opened the truck window-permanently-all over 195, long talks with Karen and Janine and with Kristin about a common problem, morning, afternoons, and evenings at Roblin Goblin’s, concerts and other times with K.O’B, and all the great times in my SENIOR YEAR! SPECIAL PLACES: Burlingame, Highland Orchards, Ohio, “the” garage, Madrid, Paris and London. FAMED FOR: The Monte (Bondo Beast) MISSED MOST: Luz, John and Pat, certain teachers, underclassmen, Wheeler High School and the Class of ’87 (“The Class with Class”) PET PEEVE: Homework, Burlingame Park Police, rules, curfews, bright lights at nite. FA VORITE GROUPS: Beatles, Pink Floyd, AC DC, Van Halen, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Loverboy, and Meatloaf. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: NEVER MIND! FUTURE PLANS: Have a heckuva time in college, get rich, stay happy and meet everyone back here at every class reunion-got it? “BERIN” JANINE ELIZABETH BOUCHARD ACTIVITIES: Cheering 1,2 Christmas Tableaux 1 Ski Club 3,4 Fashion Show 3,4 Jr. Prom Committee Senior Ball Committee SPECIAL FRIENDS: Kristin W., Erin B., Rob L, Jen D., Ton C., Kar C., K.O. “Skip, ” W.K. “Swade, ” AS., B.L., D.K., T.C., P.H., S. W., K.P., D.C., A. V., G.S., J.M., R.L., my parents, Liese B. - “my little sister, ”and Mom and Dad B. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 5 17 85, getting lost on the beach with Erin, Jr. Prom and the morning after, ’85 Senior Bash, summer school with Karen, cruising with the gang, all the times at Highland Orchards, Oar’s house, Burlingame campouts, Daryl’s apartment with Kristin and Sue, Kristin’s house in N.S., but most of all, all the talks, laughs and tears shared with Kris Erin and everyone else in the class of ’87. SPECIAL PLACES: Highland Orchards, the beach (at night), Robin’s house on Boombridge, Burlingame, Kristin's house in N.S., Moran’s FAMED FOR: being absent, and being spoiled. MISSED MOST: Boston trips with K.P., David C., A. V., Mrs. Banker, Mr. Souza, Mr. Kerr, close friendship with T.C., Rick and Cathy Oar, the old John and Pat everyone knew, all the mischief with Kristin, Class of ’85, food fights in lunch with everyone, but it will be all my terrific friends in the class of ’87, Tonya’s house and her family. PET PEEVE: 1st quarter senior restriction, Burlingame Park Police, saying goodbye. FAVORITE GROUPS: Journey, AC DC, Rush, Scorps, Aerosmith, Ozzy (Goodbye to Romance). MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Summer of ’83 with Kris and Megan at Wyassup Lake-a certain situation with us and Pat John. FUTURE PLANS: Travel all over the world, complete college, eventually get married, get my red Ferrari, and stay young and wild forever! Keep my great friends I have now forever!!! KIMBERLY J. BREHANT ACTIVITIES: Softball 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: C.M., D.S., Justin, L.A., Shanna. H.B., my mom. Mr. Mike, K.P., S.C., Bobert. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 9 12 86, McDonald’s with S.P., 4 17 86, 11 29 85, spending time with Justin, Jr. English per. 6, Goldstar highway 7 7 86 SPECIAL PLACES: my room, the beach, Shanna's room FAMED FOR: Justin, always talking. MISSED MOST: Shannon, Carol, Dionne, talks with Shannon, my mom this past year, Mrs. Scott, Mr. Souza, Mr. Mike. PET PEEVE: David, Stepmonster, Hosemonster. FAVORITE GROUPS: Motley Crue, Led Zeppelin, AC DC, Pat Benetar, Bon Jovi MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The second week I was here in the cafeteria. FUTURE PLANS: To attend a two-year college and be the best I can be. 44 i-' 18 “MOM” SCOTT E. BROWN ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cross Country 1,2,3,4 Capt. 3,4 Varsity Baseball 1,3,4 National Honor Society 2,3,4 President 4 Treasurer 4 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3 Jr. Prom Committee, Ect SPECIAL FRIENDS: Danny Baker, Mark Beardslee, John Wohlleber, Chuck Galusha, Gregg Prawdzic. Kevin Hickie, Paul Mitchell, Bob Brooder, Kim Mulford, Merry Rubio, Karen Christie, J.B, J.L, J.C, J.VC, J.D, R.L, D.K, G.M, J.M, M.S, W.H. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Europe, Jr. Prom, Trip to Jr. Prom, Company w Friends above. Driving time trials, Last season’s Baseball Game. SPECIAL PLACES: My room. Bakes House, Chucks House, The beach, Gym Class. FAMED FOR: Rugbys, Being w my brother, Hanging on rims, Ranking on people, Never losing. Being a smart jock. MISSED MOST: Gym Class, All my friends, Bothering the teachers. The easy life, Going out w my close friends, Beaches. PET PEEVE: Open toed shoes, locking gas caps, English, Dorks, Dumb People, Wuss-Part wimp FAVORITE GROUPS: ZZ Top, AC DC, RATT, Crue, Bon Jovi, Dokken, Priest, Van Halen MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Double D-Day, School Parking Lot FUTURE PLANS: Cruise College, Become an Engineer of sorts and land a Porsche and finally settle down (if possible) and get married KAREN LISA CHRISTIE ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel 1,2,3 Ski Club 3.4 Fashion Show 3 Jr. Prom Committee Leo Staff Cheering 4 Softball 4 Senior Ball Committee SPECIAL FRIENDS: ERIN, JEN, J.B, K.W, J.M, R.L, A H, W.H, A S, B.L, K.P, K.P, B.G, W.K, A.V, DC, G.S, L.C, L.G, A.T, K.A, L.R, B.D, S.B, C.S, Mom and Dad B., and my mom. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom ’86’ (L.C), Jr math w Glynn, Talks w Tonya about baseball, Trips to Worcester w Jen, all the talks w Kristin, Camp outs at Burlingame, Camping w Erin at Highland Orchards, Summer of ’86’ (T. T), Going out w the Brew Crew, Senior Study w Jodi and Kenny, All the good times Erin And I have had over the last 3 yrs. SPECIAL PLACES: Highland Orchards. Burlingame, Worcester, Senior study per. 2 w Jodi, Kenny’s garage. Talks w Jen in my car. FAMED FOR: Tabetha (my car), Being A prude, Being short, and being overly friendly MISSED MOST: Not going to Europe, Last yrs. seniors-K. W, K.A, G.S, A.V, D.C, L.C, L.M, Jr. Prom, Summer '86', Class of '8T, All my friends, Erin and Jen, Talks w Kristin, Being friends w before she found out my date to the senior ball was Chad!, Everyone in Worcester, Going to Burger King w Bill and Tonya, All the talks w my mom about guys. PET PEEVE: THAT Unmentionable person, Park Police, Good Byes, Senior restriction, People who can’t get over other people. FA VORITE GROUPS: Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Hooters, Aerosmith Eagles, the Beatles. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Tent Incident. Fashion Show ’86’ A.V FUTURE PLANS: TO ENJOY MY YEARS IN college, to marry rich, and live my life as full as possible and to always be friends w my mom! “RARE” CATHERINE W. COOPER ACTIVITIES: Drama Club Peer Counsiling Jr. Prom Spanish Travel Club Sr. Ball Committee SPECIAL FRIENDS: Johanna, Heather, Leo, Dianna, Ray, T.D, K.H, A.P, Kevin, D.M, S.B, B.D, C.B,; siblings MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Summer of ’85’ ’86’. Out with Jo Jo, Leo, RJW. Di’s visit 8 86, Cape w RJW-9 13 86. House Barn finished. Trailoring Satan and Jay from Cape- 10 85-11 86 4 25 86; 12 5 86; first perm 8 5 86; buying car; 9 2 86; 7 4 84 at Marion. SPECIAL PLACES: Beach, Cape Cod, Fassett’s Beach, Granite Rock at Cedar Hill, Barn Loft, my room, Dianna s room and attic; anywhere w RJW. FAMED FOR: Shyness,; paranoia; weird laughter; slipping w new shoes; horrible at sports; 8 9 86, 9 2 86 (loosing touch); stalking cats. MISSED MOST: Leo E., Jo B.. Ray, Todd, Erich, Ian, Dianna, Cape Cod Cedar Mill; Feildcrest farm w Jodi and trials, Marion Cape, summer parties, Jay and Satan, Freedom, Showing Shannon, Jumping PET PEEVES: Saying good-bye, reports, computer class 85-86, Hers, peering eyes. FA VORITE GROUPS: Phil Collins, Air Supply, Foreigner, Aerosmith MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: First day at Wheeler (11th grade); License day. (test Drive); Japan in wwl (history class) caught w rolls in the family room. FUTURE PLANS: UCONN major in psychology or a field dealing w nature and animals. Marry. Forever happy “CATTIE” 19 ‘TON” TONYA CUMMINGS ACTIVITIES: Baseball mgr. 2,3,4 Basketball 3,4 Jr.PromCmte. Ski club 2,3,4 “W” Club 4 Leo Staff 3,4 (Co-editor ’87), Sr. Ball Cmte. Graduation ceremonies 86 Fashion show 3 SPECIAL FRIENDS: E.B.. K.C.. R.L., J.D., K.P, B.G, C M. and the “true brew crew” J.B, K.O.B., L.G., S. V.. W.H., Hakan, ‘Alex, toby, charlie, Shasta-my dogs.’ my grand father, ring dings, chicken club MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: B. Dillan Tom Petty Concert w Erin. Choey Dan, Times w the Brew Crew, Sweden, Highland Orchards 86 ’ and all the friends I made, Opposum hunting w Erin, Jr. Prom and Party, 5 31 86, times w H. T. Discussing Baseball Karen, camping and talks at Burlingame, Driving around w Erin, The ZZ-Top Concert w Robin. V.H Concert w Steph., Hitting hood ornaments (C.M.), getting kicked out of Riverside, all the parties I’ve been to w my friends, bonfire 86’ 87’ The Senior Ball w Choey, times w Charlie, my senior year! SPECIAL PLACES: My room, any where w the “Brew Crew. ” the beach, Gilliver rd.. Highland Orchards. Rob’s House, Places w special people, outside, fire places, the pavillion. Conn College FAMED FOR: driving a SAAB, being obnoxious, getting away w everything. MISSED MOST: Friendship w J.B, H. T, talking to S.S.S., A.V., and talks w Dave, going out w Rob.. my dad, friends at J.P’s, Burger King after work w B.G. K.C., Rhonda PET PEEVE: Goobers, 2 faced people, not getting second chances, 86’ Sr. Bash Class night, mom not trusting me. people who are stupid, making mistakes, Luz gleaks. FAVORITE GROUPS: Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Pink Floyd. Bon Jovi, ZZ top. Van Halen, Def Leppard. “The Brew Crew, ” Ozzy, AC DC. Led Zepplin. MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT: Getting S.O.R.’s shirt filthy at J.H.’s party in front of everybody. FUTURE PLANS: Go to College, and live away from home, stay friends w the “Brew Crew. ” And always remember the good times. And stay out of trouble. Own a Shar-pei. BRADLEY TUCKER DAME ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 1,2 School News paper while it lasted. SPECIAL FRIENDS: J.L. J.W. J.W. K.J. C.M. K A. MB. SB. W.M. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Arguments w John W., Jeff, Sean. Mark, and Caleb about sports. SPECIAL PLACES: The privacy of my bedroom when I need it, everywhere w a group of friends (except school). Mrs. Roods homeroom (10-11) FAMED FOR: Sports Knowledge and arguing about everything. MISSED MOST: All the people I’ve been w here year after year. PET PEEVES: People who put other people down to build themselves up. FAVORITE GROUPS: Dire Straits, Heart, Surviver, Foreigner. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: spilling my whole lunch tray in my lap. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get a job that I like and live a happy life. ”BRADLEY D.99 JENNIFER ANN DOLAN ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 4-co captain Softball 3,4 Class Secretary 1 French Travel Club 1,3 Ski Club 1,3,4 Leo Staff 4 Jr. Prom Comm. Sr. Ball Comm. Girl’s State “W” Club 3,4 Fashion Show 3 Christmas Tableaux 1 SPECIAL FRIENDS: K.C, T.C. E.B, R.L.J.B, K.W, W.H, K.P, B.G, MY SON KOB, G.S, A.V, DAC, guys in the honors class, J.M. K.M. Luz, Bridget, A.S. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Times w the “Brew Crew, ’’ playing softball w Kim, Times w Karen in Worcester, parties in Virginia, Camping trips, Times w Robin freshmen year, Sr. Bash 85’Europe 86’. Cab ride w Erin in Paris, meeting the guys on the corner in Spain. Talks w Karen, Girls state w Angela and Jodi, Disneyworld w Robin. SPECIAL PLACES: Italy, Connecticut, Burlingame, Disneyworld. Worcester. FAMED FOR: Having a wedge, being “prudent,” and being a @? ' MISSED MOST: Living in Italy, Special friends and certain times in Virginia, David, Armand, Glynn, going to a big school, Megan, Mary Fran, and my friendship w Raquel. PET PEEVE: Southern accents, park police, my ankles, “the flu. ” FA VORITE GROUPS: Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Falling in the hall way in front of everyone my Jr. year, and my first day of school at Menchville. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college-party it up, marry rich and live happily ever after. 20 “SCHMOLE” LEONORA LYNN ELLIS ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1,2,3.4 Softball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 4 Eurpean Trip-86' Yearbook Staff SPECIAL FRIENDS: Merry Rubio, Lynn Birkbeck, Sue Wydler, Cathy Cooper, Kelly Beals, and Grace Obama MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: European trip, camp and N.J. w Merry, Talks w Cathy SPECIAL PLACES: Camp Whightmen and star island. FAMED FOR: Making a basket for the wrong team. MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr. Lynn Birkbeck. and all my friends at Wheeler PET PEEVE: Kim's laugh. Ho Jo’s FA VORITE GROUPS: Phil Collins and Stevie Nicks. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The morning of senior pictures when I accidently sprayed my hair w Lysol! FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get married, find a good job and be happy. “WILLIE” WILLIAM J. GAGNON Jr. ACTIVITIES: Soccer 3.4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: K.P, W.K. G.S, D.K, Mr. S, J.D, Mr. P, and the soccer team. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Getting my car. my first crash, the snow night crash w Ken then passing P, and and the times w Ken and Glynn. SPECIAL PLACES: My Car, Anywhere w the boys and the quarries. FAMED FOR: Always driving, drinking Mountain Dew, and bumming money. MISSED MOST: K.P, G.S, W.K, D.K. my father, and all the girls in the whole school. The Senior Class! PET PEEVES: double sessions, people who act drunk, and girls who play w my head like M.P. FAVORITE GROUPS: Motley Crue, Van Halen, David Lee Roth MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Throwing up after the baseball game. FUTURE PLANS: To get a job and make lots of money, stay in touch, w Kenny and Glynn and all my friends. CHUCK GALUSHA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball 1,3,4 Basketball 1 Golf 2 “W Club 3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Dan. Keith, Scott, G. W, J. W. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Beating Norwich Tech and Windham Tech, buying a Mustang, Mrs. Millers study halls, Gym, going out w Bake and the rest of my friends. SPECIAL PLACES: The Mustang, the baseball field, the woods, the ledge. FAMED FOR: 1986 Red Mustang; black leather jackets, being Japanese, Hangin around w Bake, work. Lifting. MISSED MOST: All my friends. Gym calss w Mr. B. and the rest of the gang. Ordering out for Pizza, joking around w D.B, K.J, S B. PET PEEVE: Chemistry. STUPIDRULES. people who can’t back up what they say. Crows. FAVORITE GROUPS: Van Halen. Stryper, Y T, OZZY. Most Metal. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Missing second base at old Saybrook. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, pursue a career I enjoy, live comfortably and happy the rest of my life. 'CHUCK GALUSHA 21 GRETCHEN CATRENE GRIFFIN ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 1.2.3. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Sue. Tammy. Cristen R., L.Y., C.A.. Missy P. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Junior Prom, Florida 1986, 10-5-85 Summer 1985 with Sue (La) Out with L.Y.. C.A.. And S.H. SPECIAL PLACES: Anywhere with Mike, My room. The Beach. Sue’s House. FAMED FOR: Being Quiet, Being Paranoid, Being with Sue and Tammy. MISSED MOST: Laura. Lori Y., Chris A. and Tammy Janes. The Bronco. PET PEEVE: 15, Snobs, Summer at McD's, D.K. FAVORITE GROUPS: Dokken. Scorpions, Laura Branigan. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Throwing my book’s over my Shoulder thank’s to Sue and Eth. FUTURE PLANS: Go to College. Get a great job. Get married and always by happy WENDY KAREN HARLAND ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading J.V. 1, Varsity 2,3 Co-Captain 4 Ski Club 1.2.3,4 Leo Staff 3.4 Baseball Manager 2,3 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3 Christmas Tableaux 2 Fashion Show 1.2.3,4 Jr. Prom Committee. Sr. Ball Committee. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Tonya. Kristin, Brenda, Erin, Jennifer. Robin, Karen . Angela, Gregg P., Danny B., Scott. Lori M., Barbara T.. Darren, Dean. Armand, Dave C., Danny M., Brian C., The Friendly Crew, The Class of 87. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Junior Prom Party, Senior Bash ’85, New Years Eve ’86, All the good times cheering with Kristin, Going to the movies with Tonya, Dave, and Armand, Skiing with Robin, Learning to Ski at Mohawk with Lori M., Accounting class with Darren Dean, The Senior Ball, Europe trip, sitting on the balcony in Spain with Jenn, Robin, Erin, good times with Keith C., and the summer of ’86. SPECIAL PLACES: Watch Hill, The Dunes, Misquamicut, Green Falls. New Hampshire, New York City. Europe. FAMED FOR: My Smile. Flirting. Being gullible, working at Friendly’s. MISSED MOST: Lori M., Barbara T., Bruce W., Julie U., Joanna L., Kim B. Special Friends in the class “86. ” The class of 87. PET PEEVE: Good Byes, End of summer. Math. FA VORITE GROUPS: The Rolling Stones. Eagles. Bob Seger. The Who. ZZ Top. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Dropping a Jim Dandy on a customer. FUTURE PLANS: To Graduate from College and pursue my career in Modeling and be happy. “WINDY” TAMMY FELICE HA YDEN ACTIVITIES: J. V. Cheering Varsity Cheering 2 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Sue. Gretch, Mrs. B.. Mrs. M., K.H., J.B.. C.C., D.S.. A.V., H.M.. K.M., L.E. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 6-1-84, 5-25-84, 2-15-85, 6-1-75, 12-21-85, 4-25-86. 6-2-86, 7-12-87-719-86. 8-9-86, When Billy asked me to marry him. SPECIAL PLACES: Anywhere with Bill, The beach. Bill’s house, my room. Backyard with my rabbit. FAMED FOR: Being quiet and talking on the phone hours at a time with Bill and Sue. MISSED MOST: Friends I will not see very often. Mrs. B’s “ME” class. Long talks with Sue and Gretch. All the memories and good times I’ve had with my friends and Bill. 3rd lunch. PET PEEVE: Goodbyes, People that think drugs and alcohol are the only things that can make them happy. Fights with Sue and Gretch and Bill. Sue and Gretch calling me (ETH) FA VORITE GROUPS: Air Supply, Journey, Scorpions, Ratt. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Sue and Gretch yelling ETH over and over again in ALMACS. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get married to Bill in ’88 have two kids, and live a happy fulfilling life. 22 “TAM” CAROL HERRICK SPECIAL FRIENDS: S.W., S.S.. P.H., K.H., D.S., G.R., J.C.. E.B., PR., B.G., J.W., E.P. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Working with Ed and the guys on the farm. Haying, Fights with Ed, Sawdust fights, Water fights. SPECIAL PLACES: The brook behind the com field, Clarks Falls Bridge. Bowling. FAMED FOR: Giving Away junk food. Getting Dirty. MISSED MOST. S.S., D.P.. 5.IV.. E.B., P.T., K.M.. P.H., F.S., J.H., P.W., Mr. Z. PET PEEVE: Stuck-ups, people who hate to get dirty. FAVORITE GROUPS. Phil Collins, Stevie Nicks. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When I caught my pant leg cuff on the heater in the middle of R.R. and tripped in front of Boss and truckers. FUTURE PLANS: To be successful at whatever I do and travel. “CAROL” KEVIN DANIEL HICKEY ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball 1,2,4 N.H.S. 3.4 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3 School Newspaper 2 Health Awareness Club 3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Heath. Jim L, Keith J., Kim H.. Joanna L.. C.C., K.M., P.M., C.G., D.B., S.B. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr. Prom with G.P. and Jim R.. Trip to Boston with C.G., D.B., S.B., When all our stuff got ripped off. SPECIAL PLACES: Narragansett, Scarborough, Rosalinis, Aunt Carrie's. FAMED FOR: Drawing, Being a south paw. Sense of humor. MISSED MOST: Gym Class, Study Halls with HEATH, Football games, All my friends in the class of '87. PET PEEVE: Peanut Butter, Snobs. Druggies. FAVORITE GROUPS: Bon Jovi, Heart, Dokken, Van Hagar, U2. MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT: Falling off the backboard in gym. FUTURE PLANS: Study Business hopefully make it big. AMY HILLYER ACTIVITIES: Senior Ball Committee. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Annie Banannie, Heidi, Monalee, T.C., Erin Berin, Care Bear, Dee, Karen, Brenda, Dom, Kristen and Paula. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 711 1984, 11 10 1984, (Wheres The Beef) 11 16 1984 (T.C. on Handel-bars). Getting stuck at camp Quinnebog, Summers at the Campground, Trips to Worecester. Hartford. Toy SPECIAL PLACES: Whites Gravel Bank, H.O., Maine, The Big Toy, My room. FAMED FOR: My Middle Name. PET PEEVE: N.S., Fat, Rules. Twotimers. Stiff necks, and Stonewalls. FAVORITE GROUPS: Aerosmith. Bad Company, ZZ TOP, Billy Squire, Pink Floyd, Air Supply, Led Zepplin, Brian Adams. Pat Benatar, and AC DC. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Splash-Splash-Splash! FUTURE PLANS: To move someplace sunny and active and be happy and successful in whatever I do. “AMY” 23 PETER BRIAN HODDERSEN SPECIAL FRIENDS: Angela, Brenda, Kristin, Janine, Kelly, Tracy, Caroline. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Junior Skip Day. 425 86, Summer of '86, 9286, Sunrise Surf Sessions. DIO Concert, Basketball Games. SPECIAL PLACES: Tennis Courts, Beach, Mr. Pizza. FAMED FOR: The Magic Wagon and Surfing. PET PEEVE: A certain V.P. and a certain E.T., Ho Jo's. FAVORITE GROUP: Rush. DIO, Bon Jovi, Scorpions. Aerosmith. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Hitting a dog on a Bicycle. FUTURE PLANS: Go to Hawaii and battle humungus waves, live and party to the fullest. 44PETEY BOY” SUSAN MARIE HOST ACTIVITIES: J. V. Cheering-Capt. Varsity Cheering 2 co-capt. 3 SPANISH TRA VEL CLUB 1,2,3. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Gretch and Tammy (ETH), Mrs. Rood. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 8-14-85, 5-85. 2-17,85, L.A. 8-85 with Lori, Chris, and Gretch, Special Talks with Gretch, North Stonington Fair '86. being ’85 Fair Queen, 9-5-86. SPECIAL PLACES: Anywhere with Steve, The Beach, My room, Gretchen’s House. FAMED FOR: Being Short and Talking alot. MISSED MOST: A.P.'S Barracuda, Cheering, T.J., L.Y., C.A.. 85-86 Third Lunch. PET PEEVE: Goodbyes, People who think they’re better than everyone. Drugs, Fighting wity my mother, Gretchen’s Paranoid Questions. FAVORITE GROUPS: Scorpions, Triumph. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Slipping in the mud in front of Eugene Cornell, Playing Madonna at Pep Rally. FUTURE PLANS: Go To college Majoring in elementary teaching, minoring in dance, After college I want to get married to the man I love, have two kids and live a great life. “SUE -a KIM HVARRE ACTIVITIES: Chorus 1,2,3,4 N.H.S. 2,3,4 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3,4 Senior Ball Committee Magazine Drive Accuracy committee Drama 3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: VAL J.. Anne V., Tammy H. Dionne S., Falk R., Mr. Kerr, Kevin H., Cathy C., Jo B., Heath M. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 84’ chorus X-Mas production. Jr. Prom, 9th grade chorus class. PJ’S If 33. SPECIAL PLACES: Church. FAMED FOR: Being organized. Belonging to Chorus, Long Auburn Hair. MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr. Val J.. Chorus class PET PEEVE: hypocrites, m and d’s FAVORITE GROUPS: Peter Cetera, Whitney Houston, A ha. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 83’ VBS Water fight at Leo’s house. FUTURE PLANS: Go to WCC. Teach music, get married, have a couple kids (not necessarily in that order) 24 “KIM” KEITH JOHNSTON ACTIVITIES: Baseball 3 Basketball 3 Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Golf 2 Treasurer of Class N.H.S. 3 Spanish Travel Club 1.2,3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Dan Morgan, Brian, Jennifer, Chuck, Erica, and Jodi MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Europe trip, especially in the hotel in Spain, Camping with John, Gregg. Mary, Leo and Chris, repelling, white water rafting, breaking the rules in Spain, Rocky Point, Dan and I causing trouble. Tennis, skiing, karate, hunting, motorcycle riding, and scuba diving. SPECIAL PLACES: the Beach! FAMED FOR: Slam dunking, TRYING to pick up women MISSED MOST: Gym class, running to lunch PET PEEVE: Chemistry!. State Troopers, going out with girls taller than me. FAVORITE GROUPS: Bruce Springsteen’s “No Surrender” and the Monkees MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Stalling my car on a date at the beach. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, be either an aerospace engineer, archeologist or a Pro-Tennis player and get married ’’KEITH'' WADE L. KEPLER ACTIVITIES: Soccer 3 Jr. Fireman 3.4 Ski Club 4 'W Club 3.4 Spanish Travel Club 1. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Ken. Keith. Glenn, and all the female partiers. Dan. Larry. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Trip to Rangely. Riding wheelies on the XR and GS. Summer of 86. getting caught by the Westerly pigs with the chicken. Beaver hunting at the beach, hitting the bell at the Fair and Ken not being able to. all the times with chicken. Hale Ray Rumble. SPECIAL PLACES: Tennis courts. Fire house, the trails when I’m doing some Enduro riding, the beach. Burlingame FAMED FOR: the chicken, going sick on my bike, spending money like it grows on trees. MISSED MOST: XR200, Mr. A and Mr. M’s shop classes, running out of school during a fire. Summer school ’86, ALL the good times. PET PEEVE: CROW. Mrs. P.. People who are spoiled FAVORITE GROUPS: Pink Floyd. Motley Crue. ZZ Top. George Thorogood FUTURE PLANS: Become a professional firefighter, race motorcycles, move down south or towards the west, visit Jamaica. “SWADE BRENDA LASSAN ACTIVITIES: Christmas Tableaux 1 Basketball mgr. 2 Spanish Travel Club 1.2.3 Jr Prom Cmte. Leo Staff 4 Health Awareness 3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Kristin. Angela. Kristi. Wendy. Amy. Kenny. Morris. Gregg. LeAnn R.. Herbie. Danielle. Mary. Mike. Jane. Darren. RJ. the Mather’s, the Steinhart's. the Bromley’s. Linda. Pete. Kim. Erin. Karen. David and Andy. Jen and Tonya MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Senior Bash '85. 4 24 86. Billy Squier concert. Skipday '85. Hale Ray soccer game, the Races. D. Softball games. Parties at Kris's. Ang's and C D's. working at the Rotary. Tennis Court parties, driving w Dave and Herbie through Kingswood, 4 wheeling with Tim. ALL the times my jeep broke down, partying with good friends. SPECIAL PLACES: Kris’s old house. Ho Jo’s, the Rotary. Ang’s house. Tennis Courts, the Hill FAMED FOR: Crazy driving, my jeep when it was running, working at the Rotary. MISSED MOST: Good times with good friends. Hurrying to pick up Ang in the morning. Gregg and Ang helping me with math. Driving around w friends. Kris clowning around in class, talks with Amy and Wendal. being dingy. PET PEEVE: Two faced people. Luz’s father. Planning and Zoning Commission. FA VORITE GROUPS: DIO. Scorpions. Bryan Adams MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Everytime my Jeep broke down. FUTURE PLANS: Go to RIC major in communications, minor in photography. Live life to its fullest and make it to my 5th year Reunion. BREND 25 JAMES MITCHELL LATHROP, II ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1 Golf 1,2,3,4 Spanish Travel Club 1,2,3,4 Jr Prom Committee National Honor Society SPECIAL FRIENDS: All they guys.” especially Kevin. Tammy, J.L.. and the H.O. crew MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The summers working at H.O., breaking the rules in Europe, Jr. Prom, the morning after the Jr. Prom, Fisher’s Island Invitational ’85 SPECIAL PLACES: Pequot. my room, the tree at H.O. on 7 23 85 FAMED FOR: V Man, the chicken in Mr. Zigaro's class, playing golf, having weird lunches MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr, Mr. Scott, the parties, long bike rides at night, golf team with Jeff and Mr. Sisk, the class of ’87 PET PEEVE: Fake laughs, cigarette smoke, homework, two faces, honors” snobs, Jason FA VORITE GROUPS: Iron Maiden. Marillion. Dokken, Krokus, most hard rock MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: The Monday Morning after the Prom, as I walked into school FUTURE PLANS: College, see how far I can take golf, live life and be happy. ROBIN PALMER LEWIS ACTIVITIES: Ski Club 1,2,3,4 Cheerleading 4 Basketball 3 Leo ’87 Staff-Coeditor Officer s Club 2,4 Jr. Prom Chairman Sr. Ball Committee Class President 2. Vice President 4 FTC 1,2.3 (Treasurer 2, Pres. 3) Tableaux 1,2 Fashion Show 3,4 Hugh O’Brien Award SPECIAL FRIENDS: Gregg. C.S., Dib, J.D., T.C., E.B.. K.W., J.B.. K.C., Meg, Mam. K.P., K. O’B., B.G., D.K.. honors class. A.V.. G.S.. Beeb. Tom. Gram. Mrs. C. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: every Burlingame trip, times with Chad, going out with Tonya, 4 yrs. friendship with Jen, times with Gregg, being with Dib and repeatedly finding out that ”Life is Beautiful”, Jr. Prom. 85 Bash. 10 29 83. 10 29 84, 6 23 84, 8 24-25 84. 5 17 85, concerts, New Year’s Eve at my house. Europe with Jen and Erin, ski trips, musters with Dibble, freshman year w Jen, N. Haven w Meg. overnighters with K.W., J.B.. J.D., Burlingame with Bubba and Kris SPECIAL PLACES: Burlingame. Yawgoo, Pitcher Mountain. C.S.’s room, my new house, SENIOR territory, Bret ton Woods. London. Paris, Madrid, Disneyworld, Maine, the Beach FAMED FOR: partying, always having a party, always talking about T? MISSED MOST: Class of 87, class of 85, times with Dib, times with C.S.. Megan, Disney World w Jen, going with foof; Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds, camping trips, Mr. Kerr, Gilligan’s Island PET PEEVE: Terry, park police, busy signals. Meg going to St. Bernards. Bubba being a Junior. Jen moving FAVORITE GROUPS Led Zeppelin. CCR. Simon Garfunkel. Aerosmith, the Rascals MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: getting carded FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, work w animals, marry filthy RICH, own a dark blue Mercedes 450 SL CONVERTIBLE, keep in touch with my best friends-the class of ’87 “LOU' RONALD LOSACANO ACTIVITIES: Baseball 4 Basketball 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Everyone in homeroom 15 + Wade, Ken. Missy, Lee FAMED FOR: being the new kid in town MISSED MOST: the girls that look hot in mini skirts PET PEEVE: S.W. FA VORITE GROUPS: Led Zeppelin. The Cars. Pink Floyd MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: when I was going to the bathroom behind a car and the car moved FUTURE PLANS: work for two years, save money and maybe attend college 26 “OREO” GREGORY MAIN ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1.2.3.4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 “W Club Baseball 4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Kim Mulford, Mamie Sweet MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Sept. 2, U.N.E.. The Beach. Aerosmith concert. SPECIAL PLACES: Tennis courts. Beach, U.N.E. FAMED FOR: Being the Slime, playing soccer and basketball. MISSED MOST: Soccer, basketball. Mr. Aiello. Bubba. PET PEEVE: Running 8 laps for soccer. O.D., teachers on my back. FAVORITE GROUPS: AC DC. The Dead. Led Zeppelin. Doors. Journey. Aerosmith MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: getting pushed into the door by Heather and breaking the window. FUTURE PLANS: Get a job. relax, go to Hawaii and surf at Pipeline. “SLIME’’ “KIMBERLY KIM MARIE MAIN ACTIVITIES: Varsity Softball 1.2.3.4 Basketball 2.4 W Club 3.4 QVC All-Star for softball 1.2.3 Spirit Week 84-85 Softball season The Dream Team Volleyball Co-Captain 3.4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Lisa. Jodi. Shannon. Jennifer Dopey. Mrs. Pacella. The Dream Team. S.P.. M.P.. Ben, R.L.. K.H., P.W.. K. W. Kelly Van Lew. Bridget. Lynne Cattafi. Melanie, the class of '87. and anybody I might have missed- Mrs. Tennant. Mrs. Scott. T.B.. A Y.. Craig and Brenda. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: The Dream Team’s successful season, throwing Sue into the locker. 3rd lunch with Sue. Gretchen. Ethel, and Shannon, going to the mall with Jodi and her making me tell the lady behind us to put her lights on. being with Shannon, and being in English class with Kenny and Lisa in my Junior year. SPECIAL PLACES: Spending time with Jodi. Lisa. Shannon, at Craig and Brenda Jean’s house. Lantern Hill with Lisa, anywhere there’s a party, whenever I was with Mrs Pacella shopping. FAMED FOR: Snapping my gum. my laugh, whining, being a pain, falling down in gym class. MY LOUD MOUTH, liking Shannon s father. MISSED MOST: My Mom. Mr. Kerr. D.P.. Jodi. Lisa, my sister. V.H.. J Y.. Angela's smile every morning. Jennifer and I playing softball and hitting Miss A. with the softball. R.L.. J.D.. L.E.. S W . D.W.. K.H.. F R.. Mrs. Massey. Mrs. Jarvis. Mrs. Scott. S.S.. J.L.. M.K.. J.D.. T.P.. A.S.. Kelly Van Lew. Bridget. T.B.. S.P.. M.P., everyone in our class. Lynne Cattafi. Glynn and Jodi. PET PEEVE: Tourists, people who act drunk. Miss A making us run for doing wrong when we didn t. the Whale. FAVORITE GROUPS: Violent Femmes. AC DC. Doors, the Thunderbirds MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 85 Junior Prom Party, falling down in gym trying to kick the football and getting up then falling down again, the time I wet my pants at Lantern Hill, making a fool of myself at any party. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college for four years, get married, be successful at the things I do and of course, be happy, party and live WILLIAM ARNOLD MASON ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 1.2. SPECIAL FRIENDS: B.F.. D.D . K.F.. B.F.. CD.. J.W.. M.F.. CM . G.P. K.W MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Camping with my friends, the Citrus Drive, and the Magazine Drive SPECIAL PLACES: B F. ’s house. Green Falls, camping FAMED FOR: Working in the office, not doing a term paper MISSED MOST: The whole class. PET PEEVE: Homework. FUTURE PLANS: Become an accountant with the FBI. get married. WILL” HEATHER BETH MCCRACKEN ACTIVITIES: Class Ring Committee Fundraising committee Jr. Prom Committee Sr. Ball Committee Magazine Drive Accuracy Committee Spanish Travel Club 1.2,3 Boy's Basketball Manager 2.3.4 Peer Counseling 4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Shanna. Josie, Cattie. Scott, Dan. Paul, Kevin, Jennie, Gretchie, Sue H., Tammy, Wendy. Falk, Keith. Honors class. Peter M.. Jean B . Mrs. C., and a very special person named Charlie. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 3 24 86, Friday the 13th, becoming Jason's and Patrick’s Godmother. 8 9 86, 8 15 86, the guys on the dock at Watch Hill the morning after the Prom, Hooter’s concert, B-ball season '85 ’86. spring summer 86, 6 26 86, zipperhead. SPECIAL PLACES: East Beach, a certain bunny. Fitch. Shanna 's room. Senior Territory, and Wyassup Rd. FAMED FOR: Whining and squeaking, laughing fits, “throwing” Greg through the door, always asking questions. “Why?’’, and finding the skeeter. MISSED MOST: friends I may never see again (I love ya!). all the hugs, talks, and tissues I'll need from Shanna. someone who u as very important to me for a long time, two friends I’ve lost. Jim V., managing B ball. Joanna, and Falk. PET PEEVE: intuition, “Your Love,” Hank. “Don’t worry about it.” Nikita, vanilla ice cream, “Beth” and “Bethy Poo, ” people calling me “Me Cracker. ” and not being able to let go and be myself. FAVORITE GROUPS: Van Halen. Hooters. Ratt. Honeymoon Suite, Huey Lewis “Stuck With You” MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Getting a technical at a home game last season. FUTURE PLANS: go to college, open my own day care center or pre-school, get married, and spend the rest of my life making us happy. “HEATH” PHILLIP MCMURRAY ACTIVITIES: Riding my bike around town working in the cafeteria SPECIAL FRIENDS. DP.. S.S.. S.M.. J.W., M.W., C.B., V.P., J.L., G.B. SPECIAL PLACES: Village Hardware, gas station. Country Store FAMED FOR: Being helpful around town MISSED MOST: all my best friends I have in Wheeler High School PET PEEVE, homework, J.S. FAVORITE GROUPS: AC DC, Bryan Adams, Tears For Fears, Starship FUTURE PLANS: going into real estate business and become rich, have a good life “FRED” PAUL A. MITCHELL ACTIVITIES: Soccer 3.4 French Travel Club 3,4 J.V. Basketball 3 French Travel Club V.P. 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: CM. D.B.. SB.. C.G.. K.H., JE. H.M.. S.G.. MB.. J.W.. G.P.. K.O., K.J., K.P.. B.G., J VC., MR. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Junior Prom, 11 17 85. J.P. party Farmington SPECIAL PLACES: B.R.A D.J., Stonington Point, Noah's Farmington FAMED FOR: Prom Party, ATC’s. Mitch mania MISSED MOST: D A , J.E.. English class with Kenny. French class with J. V.C. and M B.. London, England PET PEEVE: Crows. Steb's laugh FAVORITE GROUPS: Kiss. U2. Dio. Y T. Bon Jovi, Dokken. Ratt. Crue, Ozzy MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Liking Tears For Fears FUTURE PLANS: To become an oceanographer 28 “MITCH” CALEB MANCHESTER MONTGOMERY ACTIVITIES: Cross-Country 3,4 Baseball 3 SPECIAL FRIENDS: PM.. B.D.. MB., J.W., S.B. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: reading paper in Mr. Scott’s room. Car's concert and watching MTV with Paul, listening to “village idiots” on cross-country bus. '85 all-star game. 36 Big East tournament SPECIAL PLACES: California. N.Y., movies. S.S. FAMED FOR: all the stupid nicknames I get. last one done eating, “scoop swing in baseball. Sixer and Dolphin fan MISSED MOST: the whole class and everyone I knew PET PEEVE: Mondays, finals, “certain classes. ” Celtic and Yankee fans FA VORITE GROUPS: Ratt. Bryan Adams. Police. Def Leppard. Huey. U2. Bon Jovi MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: fainting during chemistry when I was a Junior FUTURE PLANS: go to college, live far away, good job, have a family and travel around the country 44 KEEBS” JODI LYNN MULFORD ACTIVITIES: Basketball manager 3.4 French Travel Club Girl's State Peer Counseling Sr. Ball Committee Student Council SPECIAL FRIENDS: Glynn and Jen. K.M.. H.M.. K.C.. and the rest of the Brew Crew. L.G.. K.J.. K.O.. B.G.. Bake, and Brown. K.M., and Ken MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Senior study with Karen and Kenny, summer of 36 (Glynn), the 85-86 basketball season. Senior Year!. Girls State, Hooter’s concert with Luz, (and afterwards). Glynn s Grad, party and the tent, Fourth of July, 9 3 86 SPECIAL PLACES: Wyassup Lake, Downstairs, anywhere with Glynn, especially his house, Sr. study period 2 MISSED MOST: Glynn, Hawaii, the friends I left there. Kerri. Basketball season 85-86, the Junior Prom, long talks on the phone PET PEEVE: Being unable to play sports, boot camp, double physics, “Jody. Pit, people who can t grip, and Heather’s whining FAVORITE GROUPS: the The Hooter’s. Tears for Fears. INXS. C.C.C.. Van Halen. and AC DC. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Falling in the Senior Hallway FUTURE PLANS: To decide on a career, get an awesome car. go back to Hawaii, and - when it's safe see Europe again “JODIFER” CAROL MARIE MURPHY ACTIVITIES: JV Cheering 1 Spanish Travel Club 2.3 SPECIAL FRIENDS: “Mom.” De. L.A.. K.P., V.P.. A.S.. L.Y.. Dave, S.H., G.G., T.J., 'LiI T.J., K.A.. “Oreo,” D.H., Shan, Kim and Jodi MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: “The Letter Caper ” with L. Y . Period 6 Junior English, L Y. s Summer 36 Bash, 4 26 86, at L.A.. and T.J. s. Beach and Subway with L. Y.. Talks with “Mom. K.P., De, L.A., K.A.. T.J.. ’Lil T.J.. L.Y.. Mrs. Scott’s class, 7 10 86-7 13 86. working with Bill on the truck SPECIAL PLACES: Maine, my room, T.J. s. N.S. Fair FAMED FOR: not taking gym. going to LA. telling dumb jokes, talking a lot. making bracelets MISSED MOST: Period 6 Jr. English family. Mrs. Scott. Mr. Kerr, friends in the Class of 38. class of 37. Mr. Souza PET PEEVE: J.S.. R.G.. goodbyes, arguments, people who think tfiey’re better than everyone else FA VORITE GROUPS: Led Zeppelin, Stryper. Bon Jovi, Journey. Eagles MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: K.P. Locker Room Incident FUTURE PLANS: To marry Bill, move to Maine, go to Business school, live life to the fullest and be happy “CAROL” 29 KEITH PATRICK O’BRIEN ACTIVITIES: J. V. Basketball 2.3 Capt 3 V. Basketball 4 V. Baseball 2.3.4 V. Capt. 4 “W Club 3.4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Glynn. Ken. Bill. PH.. Vit, J.B.. E.B.. K.C., T.C.. R.L.. A.S., G.P.. Jeff. K.W., W.K., S.C.. my mom-J.D.. M.D., D.K.. T.O.B.. M B.. L B . S.H., T.S., “Vmy father MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Jr Prom with Kristin, Sr. Ball with Erin, concerts with Ken, IronMaiden concerts with Tom. AC DC concert with Vit. 12 22 84, 6 15 85. Graduation, fishing with Tom and Mike, summer of '86 with “V”, times with S.H. SPECIAL PLACES: 20 Babcock Rd., Brandy Pond, places with Vit, my mom's, golfing with Jeff FAMED FOR: likng Iron Maiden, playing guitar, my sense of humor, being cocky, trying to grow long hair, being called “Skippy MISSED MOST: My mom. Tom. Vit, my friends from Bozrah. parties with the class of '87, playing in a band, Mike B . all my friends at Wheeler, talks with Glynn PET PEEVE: having R.P. for a coach, getting out of bed, crew cuts, E.P., being broke FAVORITE GROUPS: Iron Maiden, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Dio, Kiss. Crue. AC DC. Shattered MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: My first day at Wheeler and playing JV basketball as a Junior FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get married, be rich, and be the best guitarist in the world “SKIP SHANNON LEE PARENTEAU ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheering 2 Varsity cheering 2 Spanish Travel Club 2,3.4 Secretary 3 Jr. Prom Committee 3 Basketball Manager 3,4 Magazine Drive Accuracy Committee Peer Counseling 4 Student Council Steering Committee 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Heath. Kim. Bob, Billy. Keefy. Marcy, S.H., G.G., T.H.. K.M., J.M. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Bill’s house 123, 7 28 86. Europe, Goldstar Highway, 7 2 86, 3 1 14 86. breaking the rules in Spain. 3 18 86. Tavern of the sargent recruiter SPECIAL PLACES: Greenhaven, Stonington Harbor, with Justin. Rm 305 FAMED FOR: loving Heather, killing deer with Dad MISSED MOST: Alana. 5 Phillips St.. Den. PHS PET PEEVE: uncaring people FA VO RITE GROUPS: Chicago. Stevie Nicks. Cinderella MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Groton Long Pt. Patrol, getting knocked out FUTURE PLANS: To go to Cosmetology and Hairdressing School, marriage, children, and working on keeping my family happy and secure SHAN' VALERIE LISA PERRONE ACTIVITIES: J. V. Cheering Sr. Ball Committee SPECIAL FRIENDS: Lisa Adams. M.L., D. W., D.L., E.P., S. W., P C., J.C., C.S.. R.B.. and my brothers and sisters MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: after the Jr. Prom, 8 22 86. 7 19 86. 12 28 85, 1985 N.S. Fair, when Lisa and I became friends, when I first met Claude. SPECIAL PLACES: anywhere away from Wheeler, my room, my sister’s, anywhere with friends FAMED FOR: being short MISSED MOST: my grandmother, all my friends left at Wheeler PET PEEVE: stuck-up people, people asking me for a cigarette, cliques. FAVORITE GROUPS: ZZ Top. Bon Jovi, Tom Petty. Motley Crue, Ratt, Pat Benatar FUTURE PLANS: Get married, have a kid and always keep in touch with my closest friends. 30 “BOO” JOHN PHILIP PIPER ACTIVITIES: Scouts Leo 87. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Kenny, Andy, Karen, Sean, John, Merry, Gregg. Ann, Leo, Caleb, the rest of the gang. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: J.N. Webster, First day in Senior Territory pestering Mr. Tucchio with Dionne, Kenny, Andy. SPECIAL PLACES: Senior Hall, the swamp. The Art room, the top of Mt. Manadnock. on the sailfish at J.N. Webster FAMED FOR: Asking others if they’ve finished their homework yet, popping the back off the boat while on the swamp in the middle of February. MISSED MOST: The Swamp Thing, Senior Hallway, All those campouts when we almost froze our '% $ off!, the Art Room being the only warm place in winter. PET PEEVE: Mr. Tucchio’s coffee thermos. FAVORITE GROUPS: ZZ TOP MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Seventh grade english when Mr. Souza got mad at me threw my locker contents around the room. FUTURE PLANS: Graduate from Wheeler, go to college or the Air Force. “POPS 9 9 KENNETH J. POPE ACTIVITIES: Soccer 1.3,4 Basketball 1,3,4 Baseball 2.3,4 Ski Club 1,3,4 “W” Club 1,2,3,4 Spanish Club 1 Fashion Show 4 Treasurer 1. SPECIAL FRIENDS: SW.K.. B.G., D.K., D.B., K.O.. M.D.. and all my special friends in class of 88’: T.C., K.W., E.B., J.D., R.L.. K.C., and the rest of 87’. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Times with J.M., special times with J.B., summer of 86’ with Swade. Quarries with Bill, Bubba, and Glynn, all the times with the “chicken, ” Friday nights with you know who. summer paint job with Bubba. the hitchhiker firecracker. Hale Ray rumble, times with M.D., sleepouts. when Bill and I did 360’s and dumped it twice in 10 minutes in the snow, bike riding with Kris and hitting the sign. SPECIAL PLACES: Riding with SWADE, Bill's car, the beach, the quarries, and Burlingame. FAMED FOR: Getting into trouble, playing sports, getting tickets, and getting into fights. MISSED MOST: All the drives with J.B., all the good times that Swade and I had. all concerts with K.O., and friends in the class of 87' and 88’ especially the special ones. Mr. Tucchio’s art classes. PET PEEVE: pass the boogie,' Crow family, cops, broken bones. FA VORITE GROUPS: Motley Crue. OZZY. Iron Maiden. Van Halen. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Swade being able to ring the bell and me not. FUTURE PLANS: To work a year and then attend college somewhere if I make it that far. go to Florida with a couple of friends. (Bubba) “KENDULE,f GREGG A. PRAWDZIK ACTIVITIES: Health Awareness Committee 4 Class president 3.4 Leo 87 National Honor Society 3.4 Swimming. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Robin, Rachel Umphlett, Brenda. Jennifer. Merry, Wendy, John. Scott. Danny. Jim. Jason, Keith O’Brien, Mrs. Costanza, Mr. Souza. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 86’ Europe trip, Health Awareness meetings at Mrs. Costanza’s house, moving the Parenteau s anchor in the front yard. I will always remember the times I spent with my friends. SPECIAL PLACES: The swimming pool, the car that takes me swimming, my locker where I keep all my swimming gear, the facilities I use before I go swimming. FAMED FOR: Being a Pollock and being a swimmer. MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr. (I think many miss him), and I’m certainly going to miss Mrs. Costanza and all my other friends at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Having forgotten something. FA VORITE GROUPS: Dire Straits, Van Halen, Journey, INXS. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I’m not sure. I've had many of those, yet it is probably the time when I was racing and my swim suit decided to leave me. FUTURE PLANS: Make Olympic trials in swimming and go to medical school. “PRAWDZ’’ 31 FALK RICHTER ACTIVITIES: Cross-Country 4 Musical French Language Club French Journal playing the piano and the organ Choir volleyball photography writing for a German school magazine. SPECIAL FRIENDS: You're all so great that it's hard to make a choice. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: A fantastic year in the United States, vacation trips to Russia, Britain, France, and South Europe, being together with my friends. SPECIAL PLACES: America (especially North Stonington). senior study, cafeteria, London, Berlin. Hamburg. FAMED FOR: My clothing, neat accent, carrying around a green German-English dictionary all the time. MISSED MOST: America, the American way of life, those weird Wheeler kids, Mr. Souza picking on me, the Kings PET PEEVE: Getting up early, burgers, math, homework, and exams. FA VORITE GROUPS: Anne Clark. Alison Moyet, Eurythmics, Talk Talk, Marc Almond, Propaganda, Cure, Bronski Beat. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Having to realize that a certain word beginning with an F has a total different meaning in America, playing football with Mr. Brooder FUTURE PLANS: Graduating from school in Germany, Studying Journalism and German at college while sharing an apartment with a few friends of mine, maybe coming back to the United States sometime or moving to London. “FALK” LEANN FRANCES RIDER ACTIVITIES: Softball 3.4 Volleyball 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Greg, mom dad, B.L., K. W., L.B., K.M., J.D.. and the rest of the crew at Wheeler. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: N.S. Fair 83' times at Holly Tree w G.C. B.C., riding on the back of G. C. s PE and GS, parties with Kris and Bren. SPECIAL PLACES: N.S.. Moran's, my parents' trailer, The Cousens’, and wherever G.C. my be. FAMED FOR: Being the new girl in town and saying what I think when I want. MISSED MOST: Running to lunch, volleyball softball practice w Kim, certain friends and teachers at Wheeler. PET PEEVE: Farmington Snobs. FAVORITE GROUPS: Heart and Van Halen. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Walking into lunch the first day and everyone's eyes turned on me. FUTURE PLANS: Stay with Greg, get a good office job and work hard to get to the top, and play even harder. “LUTCHKIE” MEREDITH ANN RUBIO ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Softball 1,2,3,4 (Capt. 4) Soccer 1,2 FTC 1,2,3 HAC 3,4 Secretary of Class 2,3,4. SPECIAL FRIENDS: Leo. JVC. Dan, Scott. Gregg, John, Paul, Steffan, Rob D., Mr. Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Costanza. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Camp with Leo, Europe, New Jersey, camping at the Y, summer volleyball, Jr. Prom. Rosalini’s and Block Island. SPECIAL PLACES: Snake Hole, Mrs. Costanza’s House. Hojo's. FAMED FOR: Being an athlete and a scholar playing Boys Varsity Soccer. MISSED MOST: My friends. Eric. Valisa, Gregory, the Class of 87,” Nils' friendship - Thanks. PET PEEVE: Chemistry, people who don’t try, the Beast.” FAVORITE GROUPS: Phil, Hooters, Berlin, Frankie Foreigner MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Wrongway - Rubio. FUTURE PLANS: To make each day a new beginning. 32 “MERRY” DIONNE SERGIY ACTIVITIES: 86 Talent Show Chorus SPECIAL FRIENDS: Anne Van Patten, Carol Murphy, Kim Hvarre. SQ. and Owl MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Per. 6 English family. Putting a hidden VCR camera in the art room and taping Mr. Tucchio with his cooking sherry SPECIAL PLACES: Camp Whightman, B.H., Infinity FAMED FOR: My music, playing practical jokes on the art teacher Mr. Tucchio MISSED MOST: B.H. friends, 2:00 a.m. talks, puddle stomping with Meg and Nancy PET PEEVE: Broken promises, lies, saying goodbye FAVORITE GROUPS: Amy Grant, PSALMS MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Squeezing a bottle of paint and having it explode all over Grace Oboma FUTURE PLANS: Music Ministry, to get married and to live in a log cabin house. KID” ANGELA LEE SLAVIC ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1.2,3.4 Soccer 4 J. V. co captain Softball 4 Ski Club 3,4 WClub 3,4 Float cmte 3 Jr. Prom Cmte Sr. Ball Cmte Leo 87 staff V.P. 3 Student Council 4 N.H.S. 2,3,4 Girl's State Officers Club 3 Fashion Show 2,3,4 Blood Drive 3,4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Brenda L.. K.W.. D C., T.C., E.B., K.C., J.D., J.M., A.H.. A.H., Audra T., my sister. Mrs. Scott, John Peabody, Skip. P.H., B.C. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Scoring my first goal against Old Lyme, the Aura dance. Girls State with Jodi and Jennifer. Easter rabbit with Ton SPECIAL PLACES: Anyplace is a special place just as long as I’m having a good time with my friends FAMED FOR: Chewing gum like a cow and always smiling MISSED MOST: A certain special friend from 9th and 10th grade. David Cummings always being there for me, Luz Griffin, Darlene Davis, my dad and my house on Stillman Road. PET PEEVE: Male Chauvenists. people who constantly rank on you, brown nosers FAVORITE GROUPS: Pat Benatar. the Stones. Bon Jovi MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I don't have one. for I make an $% out of myself at least once, everyday FUTURE PLANS: To go to Newbury College in Ma. for 2yrs. and then to M.S.U. for 6. To live life to the fullest and be happy in all I do. i(ANG” ANNE VAN PATTEN ACTIVITIES: Spanish Travel Club 2,3.4 Chorus 4 Drama Club 3,4 Basketball mgr. 2 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Kim Hvarre, Dionne Sergiy. Val J.. Cathy C., H.M.. GOL, J.B. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Europe 86. Art Class, Chorus, Geometry Class. Jr. Prom, The morning after SPECIAL PLACES: my rock, a certain pastry shop in London, Toledo. Rocky Point FAMED FOR: Bike accidents, getting lost in London, being good at Foreign languages. “ hate when that happens MISSED MOST: Art class. Friday night basketball games. Smurfburger cookies. Mr. Kerr. Spirit Week PET PEEVE: MND's, Kim's hair dangling on my desk FAVORITE GROUPS: Starpoint. Prince, Kenny Loggins MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Dressing up like Cyndi Lauper and lipsyncing for an art video FUTURE PLANS: Write a book, see the world, etc., etc. ANNE” 33 JEFF J. WELLS SPECIAL FRIENDS: Keith, John. Mark, Sean, C.M., W.M.. L.K., M.S., D.A., (Dan. Laura, Leo, Merry. Angela and Kevin-the Ho Jo Gang) MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Goofing off in Adv. Biology and Art, trying to pass Spanish, winter golfing. Van Halen concert, a small accident with a golf cart thanks to Keith, getting my license SPECIAL PLACES: Elmridge, Pequot, Trumbull, Maple Breeze, Mark’s awesome basketball court. Westerly cinemas, Papa Ginos, my room FAMED FOR: Being a sports fan, liking the sixers, driving junks like the Cordoba, Horizon and Duster, being skinny and having the best mustache in the class of ’87. MISSED MOST: Being surrounded by all my friends at Wheeler who made getting through school easier, all the good looking girls in the class of ’87, Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Tucchio even though they are ‘GIANTS’ fans PET PEEVE: People who drive with their turn signals on and don't turn. Boston Celtics FA VORITE GROUPS: Def Leppard, Ratt, Night Ranger. Journey, Bon Jovi, Kiss, Huey Lewis and the News MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Driving to New Haven with Mark and Sean only to find out when we got there that the show was changed to Springfield FUTURE PLANS: Broadcasting the NBA Finals on CBS, buying a car that runs, having a family with children rich enough to support me in my golden years KRISTIN G. WILLIAMS ACTIVITIES: Cheering J. V. 1.2,3,4 Jr. Prom cmte. Sr. Ball cmte Tableaux 2 Ski Club 3,4 Fashion Show 2.3 Leo Staff SPECIAL FRIENDS: J.B., L.M., B.L., J.D., R.L., S.W., W.H., E.B., K.C., B.J., J.P., T.C., A.S., L.R., T.S., K.P.. B.K., W.K., K.O.B.. G.S., M.A., T.C.. A.H., P.H., Mrs. M.. P.M., Chris M.. Jen Y.. K.M., Gram, A Anita. Millie, Marc, Stac and Lisa, Sherilyn, Darrell, Mrs. B., Norm., The Cheerleaders, Mrs. T., Mr. Schof., Mr. Souza, Mr. Goldstein, my cousins, Mom and Dad MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 9 12 86, Halloween ’85, every Burlingame camping trip (esp. with Robin and Bubba during the day). Florida '84, California '86 with Lori and her family, the laughs with Lori, Jr. Prom, the great talk with Erin, talks with Janine, old times with Jen, Rob and Janine, fair with Brenda ’86, bike riding and hitting the sign with Kenny, Darrell’s apt. with Sue and Janine, Sr. Bash ’85, cheering and skiing with Wendy, Ang s and Robin’s parties, walking through Cedar Ridge with frosting on my face, cruisin' with my buddies, the blind date with D.C., J.B. and TO. SPECIAL PLACES: the beach, Janine’s, Jen’s, Robin's and Brenda’s houses, Burlingame, Papa Ginos, N. Y. FAMED FOR: being an animal, being a grizzly, thinking something is worse than it really is, thick hair MISSED MOST: No. Ston., my old house. Lori and the fun we’ve had. talking with Karen and Jen, Darrell, my aunts and them getting along, Sherilyn, A. Audie, Spike, Tara, Donny, John and Pat, Elaine, Mrs. Stokes, the Falcon, Sue H., Dewey, E.S., D.C., A. V., some from the class of '86 and '85, Mrs. B., Mr. Sisk. Mrs. Sujecki, my buddy Kenny and LeAnn PET PEEVE: People who judge others when they don’t know them, Lori moving, Kim W., computers, hickies MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: falling down the stairs and sliding all the way across the floor in Washington D.C.. spraying food at McD’s, swimming at Wyassup Lake with a see through bathing suit FUTURE PLANS: Go on to school, find a comfortable job, travel and someday get married “GAYLE JOHN CHARLES WOHLLEBER ACTIVITIES: Basketball 1.2 Hockey 4 N.H.S. 2,3,4 Spanish Travel Club 2,3 Float cmte Fashion Show 3,4 Blood Drive 3,4 Student Council 4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: John. Mike. Dave, the class of '87, esp. G.P., D.B., C.G., J. W., J.L.. B D., S B AS, L.G. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Europe, Gym class, senior study. Junior Prom FAMED FOR: playing hockey, having no right shoulder MISSED MOST: all my good friends in the class of '87 and the many great times we’ve had PET PEEVE: Homework, slow drivers, two-faced people FAVORITE GROUPS: Kiss. Dokken, Ratt. AC DC, WASP. Judas Priest MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 38 Special concert, car lights going off after the prom FUTURE PLANS: go to college, get rich, get a prosche JOHN SUSAN CATHERINE WYDLER ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading J. V., Varsity 2 Softball 2 Volleyball 4 Senior Ball Cmte. Ski Club 3,4 SPECIAL FRIENDS: Leo Kristin W., K.C., E.B., B.L., A S., J.B., D.S., W.H., T.C., L.R. MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: 4 25 86, 7 17 86, Times with Kris. Leo and all my friends at Wheeler, my sophomore and senior years. FAMED FOR: being dippy, and always working MISSED MOST: Mr. Kerr, Mrs. Banker, Mr. Aiello, all my friends at Wheeler, Mornemer 1. Dionne and her % 'Cheez Whiz.' PET PEEVE: Kim’s laugh. Senior restriction, nickname Gert.” FAVORITE GROUPS: AC DC. Bon Jovi. Robert Palmer, Peter Cetera, RATT, and the Judd’s MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Dropping a beer bottle out of E.B. s truck infront of Ms. Armstrong. FUTURE PLANS: Go to college, get a degree in business. Travel, and make something out of my life and always by happy! “SUE ROBERT MICHAEL CHABOT ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Cmte MOST MEMORABLE TIMES: Eva's Party, Camp Yago, Pitcher Mnt., 3 7 86, Halloween dance '86, All the times spent with Kim! SPECIAL PLACES: Norwalk. Very late hours at school, Kim’s house. Pitcher mnt., Pete’s Attic MISSED MOST: Kim Koppisch. S.C., M.D., P.H., J.V., L.B., Mr. Souza, All my friends who care. PET PEEVE: The crow, stuck up snobs, Meeeeooow!, Preps and l.S.S. FAVORITE GROUPS: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Dio, AC DC MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: AC DC concert blitz FUTURE PLANS: Go into the Army and college afterwards marry Kim K. when I come back. “SHAB” 35 0 Teacher's Pet: Phil and Merry -r. -r ' . 7 f5V rr' 36 37 Most Likely to get lost in Their Own Backyard: Falk and Wendy “Do you have any idea where the office is?” 39 40 What Outrageous Bunch Of . . . 42 43 47 Senior Ball Ramada Inn Mystic, CT December 5, 1986 48 Music By: Flatrock 49 UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIORS Heidi Adams Jason Lathrop John Beattie Kristen Limouze Loretta Brayman Dulcie Miner Tammy Buzzell Carrie Modon Bob Chabot Michael Moran Steven Christian Kim Mulford Mike Duplin Ben Parent David Foster James Patton Brian Hickey Rick Per rone Terry Hickey Janet Rose Dawn Hughes Arne Saand Clifton Humphrey Barbara Sellins Jennifer Humphrey Larry St. Pierre Dan Kenyon Mamie Sweet Mike Kimball Melissa Tattersall David Knight Paul Trehern Michelle Knight John VanCor Kim Koppisch Ingrid Watrous Kenneth White Marie Appleton Dottie Arnold Kate Bates George Birkbeck Jim Burbine Christine Burger Lee Ann Burgess Traci Bush Marc Caswell Jacquie Beckwith Erik Davis Bridget Dolan Andrea Haines Diane Hardiman Keith Haessley Lea Ann Karsten Carolyn King Tim Mason Bob Maynard Dan Morgan Laura Rios-Velez Jane Simmons Joseph Tennant Joe Travers Holly Twining Heidi Umphlett Rachel Umphlett Kelly VanLew SOPHOMORES David Ames Karen Beaucage Matt Brant Joe Cherenzia Teddy Dame Marc Falardeau Ben Fede John Gaccione Stacey Gerrish Preston Glas Heather Harland Sue Hoddersen Lisa Keutman Linda Miner Tim Morgan Marcy Parenteau Liz Purcell Kenneth Sherman Glen Smith Audra Strangman Andrew Tillinghast Chris Warthen Holly Witter Phon Amkhamavong Amy Austin Alex Bettridge Derrick Brown Kevin Caswell Brian Cummings Richard Fedor Kaih Fuller Jason Haines Erica Johnson Yancie Main Anne Louise Meizza Kyra Mousse Booth O’Connell Rachel Ryder Krista Startz Audra Tattersall Fred VanPatten Shannon Wisehart Steffan Danz FRESHMEN Clayton Allen Stacey Arzamarski David Bam ford Chris Bowman Dustin Brown Lee Brown Christine Cunha Edward Fronczek Jeni Gray Nathaniel Greene Jon-Michael Haines Christopher Hill Heather Holliday Tracy Holliday Joanna MacKenzie Heather Main Ian McCann John Murray Jeanne Roark Eric Rubio Laura Sellins Kerry Sergiy Tina Shifflett Amy Smith David Walley Helen Williams Chris Abate Joe Bialek Peter Bradshaw David Buck Stephanie Buzzell Erik Caster Andrea Caswell Dana Cummings Stephen DelMonaco Terry Field Kelly Hill Alfred Kaminsky Leota King Kendra Keuchler Paul Lewis Jason Mitchell Kristina Moon Aaron Murray Robin Olson Eric Parker Tom Peabody Coryne Tasca Jodi Umphlett Mary Wohlleber Eighth Grade James Alkire Philip Gildersleeve Karen Milner Phay Amkhamavong Norman Hayden Timothy Moran Erin Baker Nathaniel Hillyer Darian Passmore Thomas Beaucage Elaine Hogan Joseph Perry Foye Belyea Brian Holloway Emily Petrillo David Bowman Paul Jacob Janet Piper James Bruce Kirk Watrous Tina Ragonese Lynette Burbine Bonnye-Jean Kaminsky Adam Rathbun Wendy Clark Kathleen Kimball Robert Rose Joseph Coon Tricia Knight Rachel Rosen Samuel Cote William Knight Christine Sasko Barbara Davis Laurie Knutson Jennifer Saxton Sara Denson Michael Lain Michael Scott Brendan Ennis Erik Larkin Kathryn Sherman Grayson Farmer Andrew Leary Marsha Sickler Tracy Fedor Steven Lee Kristen Simone Shane Fiori Lance Leonaitis Amy Storey Fleather Forrest Melinda Main Mathew Strangman Rosanne Franciosi Timothy Main Jennifer VanBlarcom Troy Frost ad James Maine Sheila Viele Laurie Gerrish Anne Marcinkiewicz Bonnie Marsh Callan Warthen 58 Nicholas Melvan Seventh Grade Steven Abate Amy Almeida Anne Bamford Timothy Beattie Daniel Bill Liese Boissevain Jennifer Bradley William Bradshaw Reginald Bragg Brian Brown Jesse Campagna Fathom Currier Mitzi Dame Douglas Davis Jason Drena Jed Elswick Philip Ero Jennifer Farmer Daniel Foley Crystal Franciosi Mark Fribance Jeff Gaccione Judy Gaccione Angela Greene Daniel Henn Joshua Hess Paul Jones Lori Kepler Theodore Kiernozek Christopher King Emily Kowack Kimberly Lambert Jason Lautzenheiser Joanna Leary Reed Lewis Caroline Lohmann Joyce Lord Brian Main Eva Mathews Angela McCann Erin McConoghy Kristine McKernon Richard Menard John Mercier Christopher Metcalf Steven Modon Jennifer Mullane Denise Onorato Tammy Owens Eric Owles Donalynn Pattison Christine Poland Rachel Reil Jessica Ryder Shiloh Ryder Leslie Shull Brian Stephens Vincent Sylvester Chris Sylvia Jason Tipton Chad Vandale Allan Van Lew Eric Virmalo Dennis Walley Amy York SPORTS “The ‘Goals’ of the than realized. The dedic all made all of them p incredible season. Row 1: Manager Mary Wohlleber, David Ames, Scott Taylor, Jason Mitchell, Mike Duplin, Brian Cummings, Tom Peabody, Mike Moran, Phon Amkhamavong, Manager Dana Cummings. Row 2: Paul Ero, Chris Hill, Greg Main, Bill Gagnon, Co-Capt. Ken Pope, Derrick Brown, Co-Capt. Dan Morgan, Paul Mitchell, Arne Saand. Row 3: Coach Stephen Sujecki, Angela Slavic, Steffan Dam, Stephen Delmonaco, Bobby Collins, Danny Kenyon, Eric Rubio, Chris Warthen, David Walley, David Bamford, Jason Lathrop, Terry Field, Dustin Brown. Season were more ation and hard work of ossible. It was one truly — Coach Sujecki Wheeler took the QVC title this year with a record of 15 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss for the whole season. Congratulations, Team! ys Date 9 11 Opponents Marianapolis Final Scores 3-2 WON j 9 13 Westerly 5-0 WON 9 16 Tourtellotte 3-0 WON 9 20 Chariho 1-0 WON 9 23 Hale Ray 10 WON 9 26 Windham Tech 4-0 WON 9 30 Lyman 1-0 WON 10 3 Crasso Tech 110 WON 10 7 Norwich Tech 4-0 WON 10 10 Hale Ray 10 WON 10 14 Windham Tech 2-0 WON 10 17 Lyman 0-0 TIE 10 21 Grasso Tech 7-0 WON 10 24 Norwich Tech 1-0 WON 10 29 Ellis Tech 4-0 WON QVC TOURNAMENT: 1 Marianapolis 2-1 WON STATE TOURNAMENT: Canton 2-0 LOST FINAL RECORD: 15 wins, 1 tie, 1 loss Cheerleading Is . . . . During soccer ’86 the Lions had a victorious season. The cheerleaders were right behind the team through all of the excitement and tense moments! The cheerleaders had a very successful soccer season and we would have never made it without everyones full dedication and number one spirit. Having a lot of spirit, wearing a perpetual smile, finding out what “pizazz” is, representing your school with pride, and most of all, getting yourself and everyone else psyched!! 66 Top: Holly Twining, Stephanie Buzzel, Marcey Parenteau, Stacey Gerrish, Kristin Williams. Bottom: Wendy Harland, Kelly Vanlew, Traci Bush, Robin Lewis, Holly Witter, Barbara Selims, Heather Harland, Audra Strangman New Team A Winner! Never having played the game before, the Lady Lions Volleyball Team completely surprised and impressed everyone of their opponents. To the pure delight of their fans, they compiled a first season record of six wins and four losses, exceeding all of their preseason goals, objectives and expectations. The team overcame the handicap of their inexperience by hard work and diligent practice. Coach Gula taught them to learn from their mistakes and to believe in themselves and their teammates. While every member of the team improved dramatically with each game, two players were awarded special recognition by their teammates. Senior Jennifer Dolan was voted M. V.P. and Sophomore Lisa Keutman was acclaimed Team Spark Plug. Coach Gula praised his players by saying, “Their attitude and dedication to the sport made this year a great success and one which I will always remember fond- PLAYERS GRADE Jennifer Dolan (Capt.) 12 Kim Main (Capt.) 12 Leonora Ellis 12 Merry Rubio 12 LeAnn Rider 12 Sue Wydler 12 Bridget Dolan 11 LeAnn Karsten 11 Lisa Keutman 10 Yancie Main 10 PLAYER GRADE Lee Brown 9 Andrea Caswell 9 Heather Main 9 Christy Moon 9 Jodi Umphlett 9 MANAGERS John VanCor 11 Tammy Barrel 11 Tense Moments! Merry Rubio and Bridget Dolan show concern for their teammates while the game hangs in the balance. ly. Next year the team hopes to play a full varsity schedule and compete in the newly formed Q.V.C. league. 68 GREAT HIT JEN! Jennifer Dolan bumps a volley while Leo Ellis and Sue Wydler take defensive positions, (left) NOW, HERE’S WHAT WE’RE GOING TO DO Couch Gula gathers his starting team to plot games opening strategy, (below) VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD Score Score Wheeler Opponents 1 Hale Ray (J. V.) 3 3 S.E. Tech. 0 3 S.E. Tech. 0 1 Griswald 3 3 Ellis Tech. 0 2 Griswald 3 3 Fitch (J.V.) 1 3 Ellis Tech. 0 0 Hale Ray (V) 3 3 Fitch (J.V.) 1 I’VE GOT IT! Jody Umphlett races to set up return volley for teammates LeAnn Karsten, LeAnn Rider. Andrea Caswell, Christy Moon and Heather Main. 69 Wheeler Cross Country Coach Grover-1'I was pretty happy with the team this year and I think well have a good team next year. We've got a good team coming back with four out of the top six runners returning. ” Front Row; Mamie Sweet. Scott Brown. Carolyn King. Chris Burger. Ingrid Watrous. Sue Hodderson. Rick Perrone. and Kim Mulford. Back Row; Rich Fedor. Mark Beardslee. Falk Richter. Paul Trehern, Sean Bates. Jason Haines. Caleb Montgomery, and Mr. Grover. 70 Cross Country Scoreboard QVC Meet- Seventh place (13 Teams) Wheeler Invite-Fifth place (7 Teams) Plainfield Invite-Seventh place (9 Teams) 71 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Row 1 Left to Right: Angela Slavic, Jennifer Dolan (capt.), Leo Ellis (capt.), Merry Rubio (capt.). Kim Main. Row 2: Sue Hoddersen, Bridget Dolan, Kristy Moon, Mary Wohlleber, Jodi Umphlett, Carrie Modon (mgr.). Row 3: Becky Follett (mgr.). Heather Main, Marie Appleton, Carolyn King, Andrea Caswell, Heather Holliday (mgr.), Tracey Holliday (mgr.). 7;Togetherness And Experience Have Helped Miss Armstrong utilized her fifteen member Varsity-Junior Varsity squad to the fullest extent. playing everyone on junior varsity except for seniors and junior Kelly Van Lew. Those who played JV also saw adequate Varsity playing time. The Team Attain A Satisfying Season BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right: Heather McCracken (mgr.), Mike Duplin, Kenny Pope, Danny Kenyon, Mike Cuddy, Keith O'Brien, Danny Baker (capt.), Greg Main (capt.), Steffan Dam, Hugh Vieie, Derrick Brown, Danny Morgan, Jason Lathrop, Coach Sujecki. “Hard Work, Determination, And Positive Attitude 74 The guys began their season with their traditional slow start, but as the season progressed, they picked up their pace and eventually more victories. The team was led by seniors Danny Baker. Greg Main. Ken Pope, and Keith O’Brien. Are Keys To A Successful Season. ” — Coach Sujecki 75 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right: Coach Bernard. Chris Hill, Stephen DelMonaco, Dustin Brown, Bob Collins, Mike Cuddy, Hugh Viele, Chris War then. Fred Van Patten, Eric Rubio. Marc Farlardeau, David Walley, Mike Kimball, John VanCor, Jason Lathrop. 76 The Junior Varsity played well under new coach Bill Bernard. In the future they will continue to work together to achieve the goal of becoming excellent Varsity players. 77 Solid Pitching And Steady Hitting The team saw a big improvement from the year before. We missed the state tournament by the last game. The season ended with a final record of 9 wins 10 losses. 78 Kept The Baseball Team Alive Top row: Tonya Cummings, Terry Hickey, Jason Lathrop, Chuck Galusha, Danny Kenyon, Keith O Brien, Danny Baker, Mr. Brooder, Kenny White, Wendy Harland. Bottom row: Mike Duplin, Brian Hickey, Armand Viele, Darren Robert, Dean Wilkinson, Keith Johnston, Scott Brown. Spirit, Moving, Higher And Higher, Our Team Is Hot As Fire!!! Top row: Holly Twining, Marcy Parenteau, Stacey Gerrish. Bottom row: Kristin Williams, Wendy Harland, Holly Witter, Shannon Parenteau, Lisa Keutman, Melissa Tattersall. Missing: Tara Coates Senior Captains: Wendy Harland and Kristin Williams. 80 Cheering Advisor: Mrs. Hall and Leo the lion. Awe, what a cute couple! Traci Bush, Miss Armstrong, Tammy Buzzel, Carolyn King, Jacquie Beckwith, Dawn Hughes, Kim Koppisch, Kelly VanLew, Bridget Dolan, Barbara Sellins, Lea Ann Karsten, Leann Rider, Jennifer Dolan, Merry Rubio, Kim Main, Carrie Modon, Leo Ellis. After the 1985 season of the State CIAC Semi finals and the loss of 5 out of 9 starters the 1986 soft-ball team had to start pretty much from scratch. They met their challenge with very positive attitudes and had not a winning season but an enjoyable and respectable one. if + ■ •� : - Wheeler Golf Front row: Jim Lathrop, Hugh Viele. Back row: Chris Bowman, David Bamford, Chris Hill. Coach: Mr. Timothy Sisk. Jr. High Soccer Team 84 Front row: Vincent Sylvester, Dennis Walley, Christine Sasko, Kristen Simone, Chad Vandale, Ricky Menard. Second row: Lance Leonaitis, Chris Sylvia, David Bowman, Jim Alkire, Tim Moran, Paul Jones. Back row: Phay Amkhama-vong, Callan Warthen, Nate Hillyer, Troy Frostadt, Jeff Gaccione, Brendan Ennis. Jr. High Girls’ Basketball Front row: Liese Boissevain, Cathy Kimball, Jennifer Mullane. Back row: Lori Kepler, Emily Kowack, Anne Bamford. Angela McCann, Amy York. Missing: Lainie Hogan, Emily Petrillo, Sheila Viele, Erin McConoghy. Coach: Mr. Larry Gula. Jr. High Boys’ Basketball Front row: Brenden Ennis, Chad Vandale, Ricky Menard, Adam Rathbun. Second row: Michael Scott, Foye Belyea, Kirk Watrous, Joshua Hess, Dennis Walley. Back row: Troy Frostad, Matt Strangman, Jeff Gaccione, Tim Main, Doug Davis. Missing: Alan Van Lew, Steven Lee, Callan Warthen, Nate Hillyer Coach: Mr. Dalton Sayles. 85 Jr. High Girls’ Cross-Country Front row: Shiloh Ryder, Tricia Knight, Lori Kepler. Back row: Wendy Clark, Donalynn Pattison, Cathy Kimball, Emily Kowack, Shelby Brown. y Jr. High Boys’ Cross-Country 86 Left-Right: Sam Cote, Chris King, Kirk Watrous, Robert Rose Spirit Days — The Wheeler Ways! 88 Wheeler's True Colors Oct 14-17,1986 - What A Week! CLUBS ACTIVITIES Tonya Cummings, Robin Lewis - Co editors Leo Ellis, Wendy Harland, Kristin Williams, Robin Lewis, Angela Slavic, Erin Boissevain. Tonya Cummings, Jennifer Dolan, Sue Wydler Leo Staff Mr. Edward Tucchio • advisor Karen Christie. Brenda Lassan, John Piper. National Honor Society Front: Angela Slavic, Jim Lathrop, John Wohlleber. Back: Keith Johnston, Scott Brown, Merry Rubio, Danny Baker, John Beattie, Johanna Banker, Kim Hvarre, Tammy Buzzell. ‘W’ Club Front: Derrick Brown. Stef fan Danz, Dan Morgan, Wade Kepler, Ken Pope, Mike Duplin. David Knight Middle: John Beattie. Chris Warthen, Keith Johnston, Jason Lathrop, Bob Maynard, Rick Perrone, Scott Brown, 3rd Row: Heather Harland. Stacy Gerrish, Janet Rose, Lisa Keutman, Marcy Parenteau, Traci Bush, Wendy Harland. Shannon Parenteau, Brian Cummings, Tonya Cummings. Paul Mitchell. Hugh Viele. Heather McCracken, Mr. Sujecki. Back Row: Dan Baker, Mamie Sweet. Chuck Galusha. Angela Salavic, Jennifer Dolan. Greg Main, Kelly VanLew, Kim Main. Lion: Dan Kenyon. 91 Officers Club Jr. High Students Clockwise: Heidi Umphlett, Lisa Keutman, John Gaccione, Jason Lathrop, Robin Lewis, Jodi Umphlett, Corey Tasca, Missing Gregg Prawdzik. Council Front: Christine Sasko, Denise Onorato, Liese Boissevain, Chad Vandale, Dennis Walley. Middle: Robbie Rose, Karen Milner, Tricia Knight, Heather Forrest, Lori Kepler, Back: Philip Gildersleeve, Tim Moran, Phay Amkhamavong, Brendan Ennis, Mike Scott. Brian Holloway. 92 Health Awareness Front: Coryne Tasca. Johanna Mackenzie, Jason Lathrop, Merry Rubio, Middle: Karen Miner, Laura Sellins, Jen Gray, Mary Wohlleber, Jim Lathrop, Heidi Umphlett, Kris Moon, Kevin Hicky, Shannon Parenteau, Back: Lee Brown, Jodi Umphlett, Jason Tipton. SADD Committee Front: Angela Greene. Lori Kepler, Shelby Brown, Judy Gaccione, Middle: Mrs. Rood, Mindy Main, Alex Bettridge, Mrs. Taylor, Winifred Pattison, Tracy Holliday, Heather Holliday, Lee Brown, Coryne Taska, Rachel Ryder. Ski Club Mr Tucchio. Lisa Keutman, Robin Lewis, Erin Boissevain, Jennifer Dolan, Dan Morgan, Kristin Williams, Angela Slavic, Janine Bouchard, Mike Kimball, Ken Pope, Tonya Cummings, Loretta Brayman. Kim Koppisch, Paul Mitchell. Front: Susan Wydler, Heather Harland, Wendy Harland, Keith Johnston. Peer Counseling 94 Front: Lisa Keutman. Philp McMurray, Kim Mulford, Keith Haessly, Back: Traci Bush, Robin Lewis, Kelly VanLew, Jodi Mulford, Mrs. Costanza, Barbara Sellins, Scott Brown, Heather McCracken, Ben Fede. French Travel Club Front: Terry Hickey, Falk Richter, Jane Simmons, Ben Fede, Back: Heidi Adams. Tammy Buzzell, John VanCor, Holly Twining, Carrie Modon, Paul Mitchell, Paul Trehern, Mrs. Lathrop, Karen Beaucage. Spanish Travel Club Front: Danny Mercier, David Ames, Scott Taylor, Coryne Tasca, Tracy Holliday, Jen Gray, Joanna Mackenzie, Heather Holiday, Amy Smith, Jeanne Roark, Nate Greene, Chris Cunha. 2ND Row: Matt Brant, Ted Dame, Sue Hoddersen, Lisa Keutman, Kelly VanLew, Traci Bush, Stacey Gerrish, Marcy Parenteau, Mrs. Pukas, Audra Strangman, Kendra Kuechler, Peter Bradshaw, Aaron Murray, Mike Moran, Mary Wohlleber, Kim Koppisch, Stephanie Buzzell, Dawn Hughes, Chris Abate, Erik Caster. 3RD Row: Heather Harland, John Gaccione, Anne Mazza, Wendy Harland, Shannon Parenteau, Bob Maynard, Keith Johnston, Bob Collins, Jason Lathrop, Barbara Sellins, Anne VanPatten, Dana Cummings, Janet Rose, Jim Patton, Dottie Arnold, Kim Mulford. 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CT 06320 THE ALTERNATIVE IN SOUTHEASTERN 00NNECICUT FOR 100 YEARS 1887 - 1987 (203) 443-7441 To the Class of 1987-Together and separately you have given me these gifts. I am grateful. Thank you. E nthusiasm I ntelligence C entleness H umor T ruth Y outh S incerity E njoyment V itality E xcitement N aturalness ■ And for each and every one of you, I wish you the same treasures. May they multiply until your life is rich and filled with peace and love. Mrs. Banker To all my special friends in the class of ’87, thanks for making my high school years a blast! You ’ve all been great friends to me and I’ll miss you! Good luck in everything you do. Keep Smiling!!! Wendy Mike D. Frank M., Thanks for the wonderful nickname. Make the best out of your Senior year and always stay the same. Your friend, Gert To all my friends in the class of ’87, best wishes and good luck. Bubba K. To all my friends in the class of ’87, thanks for all the good times and memories. I wish you all the best of luck in the future. Sue W. To the class of'87-l I hope that the friendships that we have made here these past few years will last forever. Thanks for being such special people and thanks for all the great memories. Love, Erin David, You have been the best partier, the best friend, and the best brother I could ever have. You work hard but still find time for me. Thanks for our special friendship. Love ya always, Brenda To “Mom” Heidro- Thanks for being there and listening. Good luck, best wishes and keep in touch. Luv, “Mrs. Smith” I would like to thank all of my special friends in the class of ’87 for the help they have given me and the memories we have shared. Angela Erin, Tonya, Angela, and Gregg P.-You’re great friends I’ll miss you! Love, Roach To the class of ’87, Live up to your potential- that will be the best of times. Love, Mr. Mrs. Boissevain Amy Anne, We’ve become good friends throughout the year. Every time we go out we make it the best time, and we will continue making each time the best. Good luck much happiness in all that you do. Watch out for them Rabbits! Friends always, Brenda May God be with the Class of ’87 and may He bless and keep you all. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis Darren Jane: Thanks for the good times, long talks, and great memories. You both are two very special friends. Love, Brenda Jen- You ’re a great friend, thanks for the smiles! I’ll miss you when you’re gone! Thank God for memories! Sports, school, and just plain fun- it was the best! Love ya, good luck in your future endeavors! -Eve Congratulations to Class of ’87 May all of your hopes and dreams become reality- Love always, Mr. Fred Souza 1 wish the best for all my buddies in the Junior class. We’ve had some memorable times and 1 hope we have many more to follow. I wish the best for you and all the happiness and luck in your future years. Love ya. Brian, be good and good luck, 1 love you. Kim Yearbook Staff- It’s been a long haul and we’ve covered a lot of ground. Thanks for pulling together and getting a tough job done. There were times when 1 couldn't tell the difference between our theme and the deadlines. Thank you Robin and Tonya for holding everything together. Mr. Tucchio To the Class of ‘87: Good luck always in the future, reach for the stars- we are all worth it. Keep all the memories, good and bad. Special goodbyes to Mrs. B. and Carol. Never say goodbye. Love, Catherine Mo, L O C Me Cheers to the B-Crew- This is gonna be one HOT summer!! Love ya lots, Berin To the class of ’87- Thanks for the memories. Pastor and Mrs. Wayne Pope Class of ’87 Sincere wishes for a bright and happy future. Computer Signs Amy, we are all so proud of you and I hope you accomplish all of your goals. Love, Anne To the class of ’87 Congratulations and best of luck in the future! All Foreign Car Parts To the class of ’87-Success and Happiness in all you do. Maurice and Elizabeth Beardslee Congratulations to my wonderful daughter, Karen. As you begin your new life now, the world is at your feet. Please tread slowly and choose your steps carefully, and all that you seek in life shall be yours. I'm so proud of you. You're the best of what all mothers dream of in their daughters. 1 love you, please be happy. Your friend, Mom Wendy, Congratulations! You made it! We love you lots. Mom, Dad and Heather To Gretchen- We wish you love, health, and prosperity now and always. Best of luck to the class of 87. Love, Mom, Dad, and Holly May the class of ’87 learn that determination and enthusiasm are needed to succeed in life. May you attain your dreams. Ms. Linda Miller To the Class of ’87 Thanks for being such great friends and such a great class! Love, Heath To Lisa, Amy, Heidi and all my friends left at Wheeler-1 wish you the very best in everything you do. I’ll miss you. Valerie LISA-ERIN-BRENDA - TARA -KAREN-ANG- Thanks for always being there for me. You’re the best, never change. Dopey-Amy-BeeBad To our daughter Leann Rider- Best of luck in the future. Mr. Mrs. Leigh Rider Anne- Best of luck to you and your future at Wheeler. You ’ll need it! I love you dearly and hope you get everything you want out of life. You deserve it. Amy A. Congratulations to the Class of 1987. Mr. Mrs. John Hanley To all my “big sisters” in the Senior Class- good luck next year! Love, Liese Best wishes and Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of ’87. Marilyn and Woody Baker Good luck to the Class of ’87! Congratulations Brenda! Dave Lassan To the Class of ’87 The best of life is ahead of you. Go for it! Mr. Mrs. Kenneth McCracken PATRONS Andrea Lassan Jane Dibble Mr. and Mrs Robert Boissevoin Mr. and Mrs. Off Lee Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hickey Mr Gddsrem A DANNY BAKER, do hereby leave Robert Brooder alone with injuries and a boring gym class. To Chuck I leave my weights so he can be strong. To Kevin my stereo and a free pass to the beach. To John I leave my car. To Gregg I leave my posters in my locker and my catching ability to save his face. To Paul I leave the tapes I borrowed from him. To Jim I leave my golf clubs. To Ken I leave my drinking ability. To Scott I leave my room, my poster collection, and the fun we had in school and the fun to come in college. A JOHANNA BANKER, do hereby leave all the fond memories to my special friends, a quart of Frugen-gladje to Falk, my music and songwriting to Kim and Dionne, my Green M M’s and Thursdays to Anne, revenge, immaturity and a special friendship to Heather, Chinese food and all the fun times to Cathy, good times to the underclassmen and, most importantly, “Open Arms ’’ to the man I love. A MARK BEARDSLEE, do hereby leave to J. W. the truck, in hopes that it will last longer than all of his previous vehicles, to John W., my health so that maybe he ’ll make it through a year without an operation. To Dave, I leave my hockey equipment in the hopes that he will kick —. To Paul, a pair of double runner ice skates so that he might someday learn to skate. I, ERIN BOISSEVAIN, do hereby leave all my friends in the Class of '87 with all the special times and good memories. To the Juniors, a Senior year as wild as ours was and to my little sister, Liese, the hope of having as great of a time in high school as I did. A KIM BREHANT, do hereby leave to the per. 6 Jr. English all the good times we had including Kenny’s loops. To Shannon P. I leave you Justin (take care of him), and all the times we had both good and bad. To all my friends in the underclasses I leave you the fun of being a Senior. I, SCOTT BROWN, do hereby leave Robert Brooder a swift spike to the face. To Mark I leave logging chains to maintain a safe truck. To Kevin I leave my complete camera system and skis. Chuck gets my nearly empty bank account. To Jim I leave my many divots. To Gregg I leave my new sunglasses to cover his face. To John C. I leave my motorcycle, so he doesn’t have to keep borrowing it. And to Danny I leave my room, my locker, my car with back seat and green paint, and all the great times in High School and to come in college. I, KAREN CHRISTIE, do hereby leave Wheeler with all the memories shared with Erin, Jen, Angela and Tonya, and all my friends in the class of ’87. All the baseball games discussed with Tonya (don’t play too much tony!) I would also like to thank all my friends for being there when I needed you most! I, CA THERINE W. COOPER, do hereby leave Ray my car and all my love. To Jo, H.M., A.V.P., K. V. and L.E. I leave memories of our friendship. To my family, love and thanks. To Carol my horses and cats. To Wendy secrets between us. To the class of ’87 wishes for the best of luck and happiness. I, TONYA CUMMINGS, do hereby leave Wheeler with the satisfaction of gaining friends I will keep forever. To Robin, Erin and Karen I leave you a special thank you for always being there to listen to me. To Wendy I give you all the luck in the world to accomplish anything you want. To Charlie I leave all the hugs, tears and laughs we’ve shared, and the hopes that it will never end. Finally, I’d like to leave the class of 1987 with a lifetime full of Senior year memories. I, BRADLEY DAME, do hereby leave the broken off parts of my car to Caleb, all the Boston sports teams ’ victories of 1986 to Jeff, and any spare $20 dollar bills to Scott. I, JENNIFER DOLAN, do hereby leave to all my friends, the great memories we’ve shared through the past years- thanks for being such excellent friends. To Bill, thanks for being so special and making my Senior year one of the best. To Bridget and all of our mutual friends (you know who you are) best of luck for your Senior year- have a blast! I, LEONORA ELLIS, do hereby leave to Merry our memories and lots of happiness. To Sue lots of laughs and the car of her dreams. To Cathy all my thanks for the good times we’ve shared. To my parents all my love and a clean room. To the class, and all my friends I wish them life, laughs and love. 1, CHUCK GALUSHA, hereby leave to Dan, Scott, and Keith all the good times we’ve had and equal divisions of my pool table. To Jim, Brad, and Kevin my weights. To John and Gregg my records and tapes. To B M a smile, and the best of luck to everyone. I, GRETCHEN GRIFFIN, do hereby leave lots of fun and happiness to Holly in hopes that she ’ll be a little more optomistic about things than I have been. To Sue and Tam I leave all the memories of our years at WHS, and only happiness and success in the future. I, WENDY HARLAND, do hereby leave my smile to all underclassmen because you too will be a Senior some day! I leave Erin with hopes that we will go horseback riding! Gregg, Scott, Dan with thanks of being such good friends. My sister the hopes that she will enjoy her Junior and Senior years as much as I did. I, TAMMY HAYDEN, do hereby leave to Sue and Gretch love, friendship and many special memories. To my fiance, love and a lot of patience and understanding. To my parents and brother, love and happiness always. I, CAROL HERRICK, do hereby leave Cathy my new tack and horse, my doves, my gerbils, my cat and dog, also my rabbit. To my brother and sister all my unused absentee excuses. I leave my pen that forges dear old dad’s signature. I, KEVIN HICKEY, do hereby leave my 200cm skis to Scott B., an expert skier in his own right. To Dan B. my foreign engineered car. To Jim L. I leave my membership to Nautilus. To Keith J. I leave my computer platelet. I, SUSAN HOST, do hereby leave to Gretchen and Tammy a lot of love and thanks for being the best friends I could ever have, to Steve all my love for the rest of my life, and to Sonya and Lyndsay all my good times at Wheeler in hopes that they will have as many of them as I have had. I, KIM HVARRE, do hereby leave all of next years solo’s to Coryne and Holly, and I leave the chorus my six years of experience in dealing with the director. May they continue the tradition of driving him crazy. To Jo I leave my sheet music, I leave my albums to Anne. To Dionne I leave all my music jewelry. I, KEITH M. JOHNSTON, do hereby leave Dan Morgan all of my Bruce Springsteen albums and tapes. Brian Hickey my weight set. My tennis racket to Mr. Brooder who needs all the help he can get. And to the highest bidder I leave my spotless El Camino. I, BRENDA LASSAN, do hereby leave Ang all the pididles we find, all the memories of our tears, talks, laughter and our special friendship. To Kris we’ve been friends since the first day I came to N.S. Thanks for the great memories of all the good times. To Ken all the chocolate chip cookies I can bake. To the class of ’87 may God bless you in all that you do. I, JAMES LATHROP, do hereby leave my charm and ready wit to Jason Lathrop for he really needs it. I, ROBIN LEWIS, do hereby leave very happily. To all of my friends I leave special thanks for all of the great times and great memories. To Gregg I leave thanks for being my best friend, I hope all of your dreams come true. To my little sis Mamie, I hope your senior year is as great as mine was. To the class of 87, I love you and I’ll miss 118 you, thank you for being so great, goodbye. I, GREG MAIN, do hereby leave all my good times to all my friends of the underclass. I, KIM MAIN, do hereby leave Lisa A. all the great memories we've shared and a promise for more to come. To Jen D. a battery for old time memories. To Kelly V.L. all the Baker's in the world. To Kelly and Marie I leave “four corners''. To Angela I leave'smiling chattering teeth. To my brother I leave all the good luck in whatever he does. To the class of 1987 all the best for the best. Good Luck. I, WILLIAM MASON, do hereby leave all the good times I've had at Wheeler to all of my friends. I, HEATHER McCRACKEN, do hereby leave to Johanna a piano, a paintbrush, and all the happiness in the world; to Cattie, money to start showing her horses again; to Danielson, all the b-ball stats; to Shannon I leave a lifetime sister and a “thank you''for everything; to Charlie all of the beautiful times we 've shared; to Mr. Blake, a new supply of jokes; to Kevin our special friendship; and to Lee, the hopes that she will continue my shinning. I, PHILIP MCMURRA Y, do hereby leave to Willy Davis my dishwashing job. I, PAUL MITCHELL, do hereby leave Dottie all the special times we've shared. Dan B. and Kim M. all my tapes. Scott B. the memories of getting lost in London. Gregg P. my signal light. Mark B. my checking ability. Chuck my poolsharking ability. Jim L: a contract for life. Caleb my concert tickets that I've won. Ken P. a fuzzbuster. Kristin W. my french homework and the 'fun' in the French class we had. I, CAROL MURPHY, do hereby leave to Mr. Souza and the period 6 family the times we shared, and Kenny's locks and loops. To Mrs. Scott, 3 years of memories and my exact thoughts. To Sue and Gretch, my passion cooler. To my underclassmen friends many memories, the best of luck and my dumb jokes. To Bill, my love. To the class of '87 the greatest memories, the best of luck, happiness and success. I, KEITH O’BRIEN, do hereby leave with many memories I’ve had with all my good friends. To Ken and Bill, for all the good times we’ve had I leave many more. To Jeff I leave thanks for being my best friend the past couple of years. To the class of 1987 and underclassmen I leave prosperity and hope. I, SHANNON LEE PARENTEAU, do hereby leave my sister the hopes of becoming the captain of the Cheerleading squad and the hurt feelings. I leave to Kim all the dreams for the future with her son. To Heather no more tissues for our crying eyes, and our friendship to keep strong. To Robert, all the love we share, the good and bad times and the hopes of spending a lifetime together. I, VALERIE PERRONE, do hereby leave to Lisa all our great times together. To Mr. Tuch all our talks. To Kim all our jokes and fool in around. To Amy all the cigarettes we’ve shared. To my family all the love you gave me. To my brother Rick, I leave the fun of being a Senior. To Claude all my love, and to the class of ’87 all the best of luck. I, JOHN P. PIPER, do hereby leave my money to K.S. and A. T. for one last good time. My friendship to K.B. and A.S., my most precious masterpiece to D.S. The missing thermos to Mr. Tuch, the swamp thing to John Sickler. And all my pocket lint to Wheeler along with a lot of good memories to the best class ever, 1987! I, KEN POPE, do hereby leave to Dan Kenyon the best parents you can have and all the good times we’ve shared. To Glynn Shafer the closest friendship I could ever have. To the greatest sister and brother a happy and successful life ahead, and last of all to my parents all my love and care that I haven't shown. I, GREGG PR A WDZIK, do hereby leave all my friends and memories at Wheeler, without whom I could not have managed. Thank you. I leave my Honda to John, my swimsuit to Robin, my goggles to Scott in place of his sunglasses, and my poor handwriting to Mr. Goldstein. And I wish Good luck to the poor sap who next year will inherit my locker. I, FALK RICHTER, leave Wheeler to have another 3 painful years of school in Germany. I do hereby leave a book on how to speak English with a German accent, so that you are all going to be able to understand me by the time I come back. I, LEANN RIDER, do hereby leave the fond memories of meeting new friends, lots of love and luck to Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Banker, thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Cousens for fheir co operation and most of all, thanks to mom and dad for all their love and understanding. I, MEREDITH RUBIO, do hereby leave the underclassmen lots to look forward to. I leave John lots of thanks for making me smile. To Leo lots of friendship and memories. To Dad and Mom my love. To Miss Armstrong my frustration. Lastly, to Eric, Lisa and Gregory I leave the brown family station wagon. I, DIONNE SERGIY, do hereby leave my locker combo, life savers and I.O.U. lunch money slips to Anne Van Patten. My equipment and music to the PSALMS. My job to Leo E. All my punky clothes and Amy Grant tapes to Tori. My weird ideas to anyone that wants them, and God's blessing to the class of ’87 now and in the future. I, ANGELA SLAVIC, do hereby leave Wheeler with a smile on my face, my friends at my side and good memories at heart. To Audra, I leave Kendall and the hopes that someday you won’t have anything to worry about. To Anne, I leave a new egg. A bigger one with no cracks. Thanks to a special childhood friend. To Bob, I leave a special thanks for the time we spent together, the friendship we formed and that special part you have given me. I, ANNE VAN PATTEN, do hereby leave my brother Fred to all my teachers with the hope that they'll have better luck with him than I did. I, JEFF WELLS, being of relatively sound mind and frail body, hereby declare this to be my last will and testament. To Keith O’Brien I leave my golf clubs, with a full set of instructions. To Mark, I leave my RA TT collection, and to Sean, I leave all my Sixers memorabilia. To the rest of the class I leave my best wishes for a happy and healthy future. I, KRISTIN WILLIAMS, do hereby leave to my dose friends, J.B., S.W., B.L., W.H., R.L., K.P., P.M., T.C., J.D., K.C., AS., E.B., R.H., K.O.B.. A.H., K.M., S.P., L.R., Rich C., and my boyfriend Tim S., the wonderful memories that we have shared together. To some special teachers, thanks for your support. Mom and Dad, thanks for caring so much, I love you. I, JOHN WOHLLEBER, do hereby leave the good times and memories to all my friends. I leave my car, what’s left of it to Jeff, it’s better than his. To Dan, Scott, and Gregg I leave my socks to keep their feet from freezing. To Keith I leave my stereo and records. To all the underclassmen I leave the fun and special moments of being a senior. I, SUSAN WYDLER, do hereby leave Kris and Leo memories of all the good times. Leo all the single 40 year old men in the world. Karen a new car and a job she likes. Dionne, success in your music, and to all my friends and classmates many good times to come. 119 120 FACULTY Mr. Kenneth M. Shaw: Superintendent of Schools Mr. John J. Hanley: Principal Mrs. Janet S. Selavka: Assistant Principal Mr. John L. Kenyon III: Director of Pupil Personnel Mr. Reginald Grover: Guidance Director Mr. Stephen Sujecki: Guidance Counselor Last But Not Least, Our Faculty 122 Mrs. Linda Miller: English Ms. Catherine DeNunzio: English Mrs. Keri Tashea: Special Resources Mrs. Veronica Massey: Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Patricia Tennant: Guidance Secretary Mrs. Ann Lawrence: Attendance Clerk Mr. William Even ski: English ■ Department Head Mr. Frederick Souza: English Mrs. Elizabeth Panciera: English Mrs. Anita Ames: Secretary to the Superintendent Mrs. Linda Costanza: Social Worker Mr. Richard Pendola: School Psychologist Our Lives Were In Pandemonium Mr. Lawrence Gula: Mathematics ■ Department Head Mrs. Althea Rood: Mathematics Miss Bernice Armstrong: Mathematics Mr. Robert Rifenburg: Mathematics Mrs. Gina Gervasini: Mathematics Mr. Daniel Schofield: Social Science Mr. Timothy Sisk: Social Science ■ Department Head Mr. William Zigaro: Social Science Mr. Frank Scott: Social Science 124 You Brought Control From Chaos Mrs. Marion Hobaica: Science ■ Department Head Mr. Henry Stebbins: Science Mr. Erwin Goldstein: Science Mr. George Whitten: Science Mrs. Catherine DeNoia: Science Mrs. Natalie Pukas: Spanish Mrs. Molly Lathrop: French Mr. Arthur Blake: Business Mrs. Kathryn Scott: Business Mrs. Shirley Miller: Reading Mrs. Kathrine Joslin: Reading Mrs. Karen Sujecki: Special Resources 125 Mr. Edward Tucchio: Art Miss. Janice Fiori: Art Mrs. Eleanor Banker: Home Economics Mr. Ross Aiello, Jr.: Industrial Arts Mr. John Madden: Industrial Arts Mr. Peter Williams: Music Knowledge From Uncertainty Kitchen Staff: Mrs. Proulx, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Bromley, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Ames Mr. Robert Brooder: Physical Education Mrs. Sheila Williams: Physical Education Mrs. Mary Mercer: Library Media Specialist Mrs. Taylor: Library Media Assistant Ms. Perry: Special Education Assistant Mrs. Betty Campbell: Nurse Mr. Fornier: Janitor Maintenance Mr. Clark: Janitor Maintenance 127 You Were Our Friend Thank You “FACULTY AT THEIR BEST” 128 “Why can’t these people take me serious?” “Do that one more time and your dead. ” “Let me show you my antigravity trick. ” — TO ALL UNDERCLASSMEN: WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR FUTURES; WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS AS MUCH AS WE DID. ■The CLASS OF 1987 jOSTENS