Wilby High School - Wilby Yearbook (Waterbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1988 volume:

Wilby High School Class Of 1988 Waterbury, Connecticut The 1988 yearbook mascot Wilbur, the creative wildcat, admires an example of his handiwork. He’s just a gigolo, and every where he goes Byron Trent is in demand with the ladies. Looking like women of the 90 s, Vick King and Jericha Council dress up in silk and lace for the Homecoming ceremony. Some of Wilby’s Homecoming royalty” relax casually at the Homecoming game. Top student- artist Mari Cardona adds another leg to a spidery’ creation. These Wilbyites look off to the future with dreams of spring. Although the Football team didn't always capture the school's attention on the field. they'll go out of their way for notice in the school cafeteria. It looks like Joe Russo got the message who former Dallas Cowboy linebacker Bill Rowe spoke at an anti-drug assembly. Hey, who would disagree with someone as big as him? Business was booming at this senior class car wash. Girls just wanna have fun. as Antoinette Harmon. Tamara Meyers. Kcisha Mathis.and Tric.a Parker prove And why not, with these poster children. at n assembly Wilbur put the final piece of his latest creation in place- a portrait of some key Homecoming participants Would you feel safe standing next to this man when he has a hose in his hand? Mr. Serafinc supervised the Senior car washes. Thoughts of graduation seems to be running through the heads of these happy seniors. Cold chillin' for the people arc Rubin Patterson, Raymond Perry, Although he thought dressing like a cheerleader was a and James Peel. (Wilbur is cold chisclin) funny idea at the time, we wonder if this is the kind of picture Tracey Douglas will show his children. Finding a quiet corner, Maria Alves Finishes some last-minute homework. Three lovely Seniors, beam- ing with Wilby pride, are Randi Eason. Val Pearce, and Tamara Meyers. edicatco i This year, we show our appreciation to our class advisors, Mr. Scott Serafine and Mrs. Michelle Tuttle by honoring them with our yearbook dedi- cation. We hope the years with our class have been as enjoyable for them as it has been for us. We thank them for caring enough to help make our senior year the best. 7ftc ccte Besides our class advisers, the Class of 1988 would like to pay special tribute to a faculty member who will always be re- membered by those lucky enough to pass her way. She is Mrs. Nancy Cable, that fun, energetic, and understanding mem- ber of the English department. When asked what made Mrs. Cable so special to them, her students had many varied responses. Senior Tasha Douglas put it this way, She's more like a mother to us than a teacher. She is always known to be compassionate, friendly, helpful, and full of life. Mrs. Cable's stu- dents claim that she goes above expec- tions in her dealings with them and has proved to be a friend in need (including funds, from time to time). On top of this is her unique style, her cute smile, and excellent taste in clothes. Mari Cardona described her as with it. Put all this together and you've got a person worthy of a tribute-you’ve got Mrs. Nancy Cable. Tribute 1 L_e These folks worked hard (and cheaj even during the summer months in q I der to increase senior revenues. d mettuvuf Rounia Hinton pauses at her locker to have a chat with Gloria Marryatt. Don't be late for class. Rounia! It's fuel like this, and lots of it, that keeps Playboys Steve McCombs and Dave Nazario try to get chummy with cuties basketball dynamo Phil Lott going. Mayra Maldonado and Nancy Moreno. Making like a budding artist, Ken Capaldo tries his hand at a likeness of his history sub. Not bad! At the Bloodmobile, Richard Norwood figures this might be his last chance to flee, while the nurse s back is turned. Katie Trudeau. Stephanie Gardner, and Becky King realize they have to plan for next year as they attend the annual College Fair. SENIORS Officers With Class! The officers of the Class of 1988 came to their positions in a very unusual way. For the first time in recent memory all officers ran essentially unopposed and were able to come into their offices in a new ‘Era Of Good Feeling.'' Class President Dean Schuster had a bit of a battle against junior class president Pam Harris. until Pam dropped from the race at the eleventh hour. Dean proved to be a president full of ideas with which to make senior year more eventful and memorable. Candace Eggleston moved up from being class secretary to senior vice presi- dent. where she proved to be hard-work- ing and determined. Jodi Saltzman also held class office during both years. She served as treasurer of the class as a junior and senior. She could be counted on to keep control of a meeting and keep the group on their tasks. Carmelina Cavallo was elected secre- tary this year, and proved to be quite a diplomat when meetings got heated. These are the people that helped Mrs. Tuttle and Mr. Sera fine plan and organize the fund- raisers and special events of the Class of 1988. Thanks a lot! WILLIAM ADANOSKY Bill. Polack Pei Peeves Spinheads. Rap. School Activities: Going to school and staying there' Special Peo- ple: Mom. Dad. L.K.. T.D.. N R . D.H.. D.B.. T.W, D.S . D M , J.A Special Memories: Wal- cott's sophomore class. Dio concert, double dat- ing. joining Reckless Abandon GRISELLE ARROYO Be for real' Pet Peeves: People who try to be cool. School Activities: Cutting class and being late. Special People■ Kik - Bib. Peter. Gishal. Edgar family. Mr Cip. Nilso. and Mr LaVailee Special Mt moru s. M Ireslinun year. )-l2-S4, junior prom. VM)-87. and summer of Ne� t year: To attend college Goals: Be successful in my future and drive a Jaguar Pooh ”Meowf Pet Peeves: Hair spray sluts; Heidi School Ac- tivities: Parrying Special People: Mike. Sherry. Vicky. Mary Lou. Bill. Gwedo. Dad. V� c. Kenny. LS. JM. GA. RJ. MP. GG. MG. CC. and CD Special Memories: Skipping. Skinheads. Mosh- ing. fag watching. Long hairs. Shows. Partying with Mike. Ken and the breakfast people I Love Mike Grenier Next Year: To attend CPI Goals: To live happily ever after Bobo Pet Peeves: Too many to list Special People: Family. Candace. John. Glenn. Eric. Andre. Mark. Manbel. Renee Next year: UConn Goals: Comedian. 4 GERLIE AFABLE Nothing. Pet Peeves: People who judge you before they know you People who stare constantly. School Activities: National Honor Society. Senior class executive committee. Prom committee, and Homecoming committee Special People: S.G.. MB. A L . P L . M D. P B.. L B.. B.T.. R.J.. V A . M.D.. G.A., HO., Y.P., and D.D Special Memories: Senior class car wash. Gon's physics class, senior privilege, Mr. Haddad s 5th period class. Patty's laugh Next year: DePaul Universi- ty. Goals: Going into business, and becoming successful in everything I do. MICHAEL AFFHAUSER The Ape-man. Mike Nice. Mikey ”What Whars up dude.' Pet Peeves: Getting up for school, girls with stiff hair. School Activities: Soccer II. HI. IV. Spe- cial People: Boosh, Pervert, Sconey J.. Mom. Dad. my family. K B.. S.G..J W. my one and only Luci. all my friends in the class of ‘88. and other friends. Special Memories: Talking to Mr. D. after school, winning our first soccer game against Kennedy, and having the best time in Mrs. Cable's class. Next year: Porter and Chester Goals: To become a computer repairman. DARIN ARLINE Chuck 'Tou get my posse pisted. Special People: My boys. Special Memories: Graduating Next year: Tech School. Goals: Computers. RONALD BELLAMY Boo-Ron. Daddy Cane. Sweet Chuck 'I do work. School Activities: Cross Country. Basketball. Track, and flirting with girls Special People: My mother Special Memories: Got slapped in the bathr x m. going to Flan's class to eat. and Mr Goggin Next year: To attend school in Virginia Goals: Management PAMELA BELSITO P-slice. Pam Big time. Oh no! Pet Peeves: Getting caught!, preps. School Ac- tivities: Swimming I. softball I, 2 3. VICA 3.4. FHA I. 2.3.4. and VICA treas Special People: Kel, Anthony. Jenn. Rash. Tom. Angie. Ria. Tammy. Baby M and R. Maria S.. Don. J.R . Land W. Becky. Gail and Mike Special Memories: Willow mob on the rock '87. New Year's eve 87, the Line. Willow St., me and my sis Kel at the Mall, me and Jenn-flass in a Jax Next year: Oxford or B.C.T. Goals: Party in Bahamas. Ha- waii. Bermuda. Malibu, N Y . Virgin Islands. Sun- set Beach, and Daytona Beach. ANTHONY BENFORD Beny Dag-man. Pet Peeves: People messing up my hair Special People: Mom. Dad. Phil. Roy. M.G.H.. E M W . E.C.. A M.. Charles. Cherie. and Shawna Special Memories: Being with all my friends. 5 LISA BERARDI PATTY BOND ROGER BENNETT NICOLE BROWN LORI BREEN MICHELLE BROWN Roby Word (cause it don't mean nothing' Pet Peeves: Mn Bergantino. School Activities: Football. Baseball, yearbook. Class Rep Special People: Mom. Dad. G B . R B. Laseasha. Bell, and Lazoaya B.. F.velyn. Special Memories: The Football Team, fighting with Ansonia. 1-14-84, 12-7-87. and 11-22-85. Next year: To join the Army Goals: To do the best I can do in life and become successful Boo. Brown. Mushy Babee Pet Peeves: Double Lab School Activities: Ju- nior and Senior Exec Comm., and From Comm. Special People: Aaron. Cel. Susan. Gayle. Angel. Frore. Mcok. Kel. Leetha'. Christina and Jess. AM. DS. PF. JS. FD. RN. MD. PB. FD. AM. Freddie. Tommy. Mom 6c Dad Special Memo- ries: Bleu Cheese . Woolly Bully . 7-31-87. 11-13-87. 7th per in the library with the gang. Killer's class. S 6c S. Sen Prtv.. cruisin' in the Mav . Burger King with G.M.. and Mary Next year: UConn. Goals: To always be happy and never forget the good years. Lor Breakfast tomorrow' Pet Peeves: CC's conceited ways School Activi- ties: Student Council 1 • 3. Band 1. Cheerleading 1. Miss Sr. Alt., Sen Class Exec Comm. Prom Comm.. MAMF.' Gloria Upson Special People: Tony' SE. CE. JQ. BK. DN. JU. Eric. Amber. SE s baby. Mom 6c Dad thanks Special Memories: Sum. of 86. LV -8 1 86. Sat. nights w TP. 5 17 86. Lisa s apt.. Beach Day. Breakfast Club. G. Wi zers. Kill's lab. Sen. Priv., Fla., Crosby Jr. Prom. Wilby 6c Crosby Sen Prom Next Year: Wtby State Tech Goals: To be a computer sys- tems analyst Lee Sike. It's like, ya know . No sir. Pet Peeves: When people don't speak English Sc hool Activities: Chorus. Art Club. Yearbook Committee, and Science Project Special People: Bob. Sue. Scorps. AL. MB PB MD. GA. GG. PH. PL. SG. MA. VS. HS. AC CC. FT. JW. TM. RJ. PWH, and Family Special Memories: Kill- er's pigs, watching MN. '85-'86 Petro s piua '86, talking with Turtle. Sirica's inspiration '88, Car wash '86 6c '87. Mr D's per V Next year: Which one'Goals: To wrap a little man around my little finger for life. Nicltey What up' Pet Peeves: Rumors. Special People: My fam- ily. my friends and my husband-to-be James. Spe- cial Memories: My teachers and my friends Next year: Get a good job. Goals: To be a teacher or a singer and to keep hoping soon my goals will come true. PATRICIA BOSCO Pat. Panic Dad. can I please have (he cat? Pet Peeves: Class of '87, customers. 8c Fake people-T.G. School Activities: Breakfast dub. Jr 8c Sr. Exec. Comm. 8c Prom Comm. Special People: My Family, Joey. Nicky, Mary Lou. Edith, CD. TG. MB. SG. AL. LB. SG. CC. AMC, CM. GA. DN. Mr. Killer, Mrs. Tuttle, Mark D., Friends @ S 8c S. Thanks Mom 8c Dad. Special Memories: Jr. Sc Sr. Car Washes Sr. Piv., New Years Eve '87. and Patty L.'s laugh. Mare s Z”, JPJL, Next year: College Goals: To be happy. to make other's nappy, and to live life to the fullest' JOHN BOUCHARD The Bouch Naa. Bee. Dude. Pet Peeves: School, girls with too much hairs - pray School Activities: Football. Special Peo- ple: Nick. Mike, Jeff. Steve. T.J., Joe. Laura Rubbo.John. M.R., Dawn. Dale. Kenny. Lee. Bill, Carlos. Special Memories: Hanford with no gas. panics in Rich's basement, being in IHS with Nick, Tom. Mike, John. Next year: US Army. Goals: To do as much penying as possible before I die FELICIA BUTLER Eya. Bullhead Okay, it's only a joke. Is that so? Pet Peeves: Noisy people with big mouths who don't mind their business. School Activities: Afro-American dub, DECA dub. FHA, Student Council. Sewing 1-4. Special People: Mom, Dad. Kevin, my family. TJ. MA. DH. AS. GY. CC. BL. RR. Mrs Cable Special Memories: Going to the basketball games with Kevin. DECA competition at the Red Bull Inn. and 7th period in Ms Norman's Black History class. Next year: Post or UNH Goals: To be successful in the Field of social work and lust live life everyday to the fullest FLORINDA BYRD Peaches You geak. ain't you? Pet Peeves: Ugly and jealous people. School Activities: Chorus. Special People: Memory, my family. Pay P. 3-D. Sherry. Limmy. SL. ST. Shyaisa, hanging out with the possie. Special Memories: 3-1-87, 5-28-88. my senior and fresh- man year, 12-21 -86. the fun time with Tina Langs. Next year: To go to college. Goals: To be successful in my field of work. OBEEBYRD Scuff Pet Peeves: Mrs. Cutrali, Mr. Pucaro, Mrs. Ber gantino. School Activities: Basketball, yearbook staff. Culinary Arts Club Special People: Moth er, Father. Grandmother. Papa, KB. Bigs, Beva. all my aunts, uncles and cousins Special Memories: Sophomore year Mr. Minns class. Junior year. Next year. College. KATHLEEN BYRON K� t, Kit Kit Let's go to breakfast Pet Peeves: Girls (hat spray 4 cans of hair spray in their hair each morning. School Activities: Swimming. Softball (Var.). Culinary Gourmet Society. Class Room Rep. Special People: TT. VA. MA. VS. MA. V.M., G.A. Special Memo- ries: My love to mom dad for helping me through the years, going to breakfast. Flan s class. Mr. Minn s class, having a great relationship with Vin. Tammy and Bob bumping heads as the cork comes flying. Sophomore year with Tammy on the softball team Next Year Post College. Goals: To succeed in life and become rich. ROBERT CAMPBELL PAUL CANADY Paul Fresh Yo what up dukey head. Pet Peeves: Mrs. Bergantmo School Activities: Baseball. Yearbook. Basketball. Special People: My Mom and Dad. RW, CD. MC. EJ. Special Memories: Having fun in Mr Marcella s class and never receiving my grinder he bet me Goals: To be a great success in life or to do something no one has done before. Rob What's up? Pet Peeves: People messing with me. Special People: Mom and Dad. Chris, Tom. Jim. Vern. Bruce. Dadney Special Memories: Mrs Ballet- to s science class, cruising around with my friends Next year: Get a job. Goals: Meet Blackie Law- less from W.A.S.P. Gourmet Society A Hit With Diners The Wilby Gourmet Society has. over the past few years, been quietly becoming one of the most hard-working and accomplished organiza- tions in the school. Under the guidance of top- notch chef and teacher. Mr. Milo Flannery, they cater a multitude of Wilby functions, both during and after school hours. The time when they really get to show their stuff, though, is when they hold their Gourmet Society Dinner. This year's was their third annual event, called the Buffet Extravaganza . and what an extravaganza it was. The gathering was kept small, involving about one hundred lucky diners. They were greeted with a sparkling fruit punch and a variety of appetizers including macedoine of legumes (fresh veggies to the layman), an array of cruditte (cheese, fruits, vegetables, etc.) an assortment of canapes, and charcuterie (assorted cold cuts). Soon afterward the entrees were brought out. Guests could choose any or all of the following gourmet items: Pasta Primavera, Sausage A1 Bourgeoise. Seafood Kidigree, Dutchess Potato, fresh antipasto, carved top round of beef with the Gou,m wic«e p. $wans sauces, and or roast ham with Kentucky bourbon sauce. Dinner was capped with a beautiful assortment of pastries and delicacies and coffee for those who had room for them. The entire menu had a great deal of class and style. As the guests dined. Gourmet Society members rushed around, constantly serving. cleaning, and replenishing. In the kitchen the temperature was high and the work hectic, as Mr. Flannery kept his chefs go- ing throughout the dinner. Once again the Gourmet Society dinner proved to be a complete success, with the only losers being those who missed the opportunity to enjoy the feast. MARIBEL CARDONA KENNETH CAPALDO ANNMARIE CAPUTO ( ARMELINA CAVALLO GEORGE CAUFIELD JAYSON CARRION Jay What's up? Special People: My mother, my father, and my brothers, friends Ariel V .Juan R .Julio G . Lmette M Special Memories: Cutting class almost ev- ery day Next year: California to study Ann Marie I'm telling you. Pet Peeves: Going straight to work after school School Activities: Italian Club. Music Club Special People: Mom. Dad. Lucia. Cristina. Ni- cola. arm. Cindy. PB. MD. LB. PH. PC. AL. AH Special Memories: 1st per Mr Minn's Biology class. 2nd per study hall in the Library sophomore year Mr Petro s class, summer of 86 in Florida, fun times in Italy . summer of '87 with Nicola Next year: Briarwood College Goals: To achieve success in the medical held Rusty Heyv Pet Peeves: Very strict teachers School Activi- ties: A V Club, senior class advisory council. Spe- cial People: Rachael. Ken. Frank. Yvette Spe- cial Memories: Going to see Boston and Def Leppard in concert, being accepted to Texas A M Next year: College-Texas A M Goals: Becoming an electronic engineer Mari I MM MM. GUESS NOT' Pet Peeves: Randa Eason and her |okes School Activities: Yearbook 2 years. Art Club. Track Special People: Raquell. Tasha. Pauls. Sean. PC. DF. RW. SB. Vic. Brian. RR RVC RF. Cindy Special Memories: Always having that special friend by my side I love va Kelly, and Pauly, the one who had my heart all 4 yrs Goals: To Fix my imperfections, and stand above the rest Psycho 69 Let s go to breakfast. Pet Peeves: People who hang on me. rapping, girls who don't know how to put on make-up School Activities: Football, senior parties. The Breakfast Club. Special People John. Joe. Dave. Cip. Mia. Bill. Patty. BK.JB. RS. MF. RG. Book- worm. CJ. JS. VS. LB. SC. JC. CC. Special Memories: Beach Day. Mrs Vosme. sleeping over Becky's. Happy Bottle parties'. Heidi's Birthday. Danbury Mall with RK. Cheryl and Happy Bottle. Rock parties. McDonalds Next Year: To go to the college that parties the most. Goals: To go Airborne in the Army ('arm No problem Pet Peeves: People who think they know it all' (LB I. Guidance Office School Activities: Cho- rus. Softball. Ital Club. School P!a . Nat Hon Soc . Atten to Miss Wilby.Jr Class F.xec Comm . Sen Class Sec . Student Con Special People: Deanna. LS. JS. VC. AM. CD. PB MD. AS RR MD. BT. LB. SG. GG. AL. GA MB. PL GD SG. NC. RD. DC Special Memories: Mr Minn's 1st per 86. Mr D s 6th per 86 PttfCMO s 4th per 8’ Next year: Briarwood Goals: To tame Mark F) DAWN CHERRY Cherry No. you shut up' Pet Peeves: SK. guidance office, stuck-up peo- PI' School Activities: Drama Club. Student Council. Chess Club Special People: Mom. Dad. Ginger. Ted V. PL. TS. LB. DS. CJ. RR. JQ. CC. BK. KT. DC. SB. MA. AO. AU.JB. EJ. KS. PC. SL'. Special Memories: L.O.M.V. 6-24 86. 2 -15-87, 3-29-87, 1-1-88. class ring. prom, gradu- ation. Patty's Silver beads, breakfast, leaving w Monica Next year: Two-year college Goals: Become a computer processor, live a happy life Cioffi I'm sorry If! Pet Peeves.-Rude People School Activities: Chorus. Newspaper staff. Teachers aide for E W.E.. office staff for 3 years Special People: Mom. Dad. Cheryl. Marina. Baby James. Mrs P. Mrs able. SRA. GJA. VS. LAF. PH. TG. CD. CL Special Memories: Monroe. NY 6-9-86. Kingdom Hall building 10-11.12. 13-86. Ridge- field 8-87 and 9-6-87. Sound of Music at Coach- light Goals: To help people to be the best they can be no matter what their limitations may be Kook Kurt Get out my carr Pet Peeves: Randa Eason and her corny jokes School Activities: Afro-American (3 yrs.). DECA Club (2 yrs.), Piano lab. Special People: Mom. Dad. family. MC. GY. TM. RR. FB. RW. BL. PH. VP. etc Special Memories: Great Adventures, sophomore year. Basketball games, all 4 yrs. of high school. Next year: Philadelphia. Goals: To become a musician, to be my own boss. Rambo What s up. big guy? Pet Peeves: Work School Activities: AV. Band, drafting Special People: George Ciu- field. Mr Mobilio. Willy Norton Special Memories: 1987 School Concert. Junior year. Mr Leonardi. Chop-chop Next year: Joined Armed Forces Goals: Architectural Designer KELLY CORCORAN Tasty K . Mom. I'mgonna knock you outf Pet Peeves: People talk to much (NJ). School A cti vities: Vica, St u dent Counc i!. Speci a I People: Dm KR . PB. AR. MS. CN. PL. CL. SM. SO. DL. MD. Bl. CD. CC. AT. SD. Thanks Mom Dad. Tina. Jean, and Bob Special Memories: Bringing Keith breakfast. Tony 8t Victor (fire escape), playing tennis in the dark with Kevin. Kelley I cutting school. Simon singing, going to games watching Phil. Kevin Keith. Allied Health Junior Year. Mrs. Sirica Goals: To be rich and successful in whatever it is I wish to do. ANDRZEJ DANES Commie Fruit this. ' Pei Pec es: Teachers School Activities: Girls Special Memories: Writing songs in theater during lunch Next year: Berklee Music Goals: Professional diploma in music CINTHIA DEJESUS Cindy Shut up . Your craxy . Pet Peeves: Randi s crazy jokes' School Activi- ties: Yearbtxik I 2 yrs ). class rep. marching for the school band Special People: Mom Dad. Lisa. Tony. John. Tammi. Ann. CC. PH. Mrs Cable. Mrs Voisme. ND. RW. MC. PH. KC. TG. RR. MG. CJ. PC. TJ. Special Memories: Soph yr 2nd per study with AC. CC. PH. KC, Jr vr. Mr Corbett s class with AH. OK. Sr yr Mr Gsleman’s class with ND. RW. Mr Porcaro 6ch class, games, parade '8V86. pep rallies, and coro- nation Next year: Post Goals: To continue in the business field, and to be successful MARK DE SANTO DT. Oh' Geer , Ya scrub' Activities: 4 yrs of baseball. yrs of football. 2 yrs of Italian dub Special People: Mom [ ad. Tom G. Byron T.. BT. G Yates. WG. Rod T .Joe Rus. MP. DN. PL. MD. PB. Brett B Mike D Special Memories: Winning the Football Jamboree, being a Super Senior, making All-City Punter, winning the Watertown game my Soph year, roaming the halls Jrd per with Byron T . Mr D s 6th period class Next year: Going to College Goals: To be successful at whatever I do ANDRE DICKENS Pork 7 wish you would Special People: RC. SH. RB. JN. NP Special Memories: Having Doc Coleman for a teacher. Next year: Army Goals: To be an orderly in a hospital GINA DILGER Get out of my way 7 Pet Peeves: Top off the tooth paste Special People: Tracey. Jennifer. Sonia. Lisa. Rosa. Jean- me. Mayra. Patty. Danielle Special Memories: Hanging out with my friends, the school picnic and the Christmas party. Goals: To be a nurse's aide, and to help people. MARY LOU DIMAIO Mare. Holda Pat. when are your parents pun awav Pet Peeves: Class of 87. Stefame G s unmade face in Sen Pnv School A entities: J un • Sen Exec. Comm. Sen SR Rep. Stud Coun. Yearbk. Staff. Prom Comm Special People: Mom. Dad. Baby Krista. Pattie B. Patty L. Edith KS. LP. KT. AL. SG. LB. CC. MB. GA. MD. BT. FD. MA. AM. SR Special Memories: SAT s and Pizza Castle. Patty L s laugh stealing the Aspen, my Z-28 pd Dodge 400 JPJl.i. Mr Ds 6th per class. New Years Eve 87 Next year: I'CONN Goals: fo receive the best out of life and to never forget the friends I have now 11 SEAN DORANTES Smiity. Smith. YoJ Kook. Keel' Dam. you ugly' Pet Peeses: Seeing ex-girls in hallway, loud peo- ple. people telling me I'm wrong School Acini ties Baseball Spec ial People: The Fellas Dakar. Paul. Obee. Roy. Anthony. Sam. Fric The girls Manbel. Ana. Maru. Mrs Beamon. Cami. Family. Kennedy friends Special Memories: First Var- sity hit. beating up Steve. Kentucky Fried Chicken days, first night out. failing drivers test. Basketball days Next year: Virginia State Goals: To be a computer programmer and to be successful F.v- eryone keep in touch . JUNE DRAKE Ya know what Im saying' Pet Peeses: People who don’t mind their own business School Actmtie : Chorus 86. 87. DF.C A 87 88 Special People: My father, my mother, my family. Deanna. MG, SC. RB. Beverly Spec ial Memories: 9 22-86. 10-4-86. 10-18-8?. ll -H-87. 11-28-87 Seat year: Business school Goals: To be successful in love. life, and happi- ness NATACHA DOUGLAS Big Jellie. Tasha Many, many Pet Peeses: When people are alone and decide to speak School Activities: Yearbook. Class rep Special People: Mom. Dad. Rochelle. Rudy. Maribel. Demetra. Monica. Veronica. Niece, and nephews. KW. CD. DE. RE. GN. TA Special Memories: Junior year in Murphy’s class with Randa Gwen cracking. Senior class in Doc Cole- man s class with Cindy and Rudy Next year: Brook College Goals: To be successful fashion designer TRACEY DOUGLAS Tray-Doug Pet Peeses: He said she said stuff. School Ac- tivities: Basketball team for four years, football team for three years Special People: My moth- er. My grandmother. grandpa. my sisters.. Miss Shildgen . Mrs Balletto., Loma . Shoney.. Jodie . Trish.. Donnie , my boys.. DG. TH.. Special Memories: Freshman year-Biggest Flirt around. Culinary Arts. Winning Football Jamboree 1988. my senior year, and Basketball Jamboree Next year: Armed Service. Army. Goals: To be suc- cessful in whatever I do. and make my mother happy MARY ECHOLS Ron Gold You Crazy Special People: Val Pearce, Margaret Echols. Marjorie Echols Special Memories: All the friends at Wilby congratulating me on my new born baby Next year: CPI Goals: Business Sec • retary CANDACE EGGLESTON Khandi. K Force Pet Peeses: Randi’s jokes Discussions with Thomas Hoffler School Activities: Junior Class Sec. Senior Class VP. Afro-American Club. Prom Comm Special People: Miriam ' aka Meirra), Tasha. Randi. Rudy, Rochelle. Curtis Danae. Mrs Norman. Mrs Tuttle. Gwen. Dakar. Man. KP Special Memories: Discussions in Mrs Norman s class. Black Hist and Lit. Doc cheating off me and getting paid in full Next Year: Hampton University Goals: To become a lawyer (criminal or corporate) and to help as much as I can with the future and success of blacks in America 6 0 that Elisa Jamcle is modeling Putting The 'Tun Back In Fundraiser” Fund raisers are one of the most im- portant elements for a successful senior class. The profits made from such fund raisers are what makes a class able to pay for activities such as proms, ring ceremo- nies, etc. This year, the senior class sponsored six fund raisers. Although not every one brought a great profit, overall they were fun. The first one of the year was the most successful. The seniors sold assort- ed candy and chocolates. Almost every- one put time and effort into this fund raiser and the result was a substantial increase in the senior class treasury. One of the most noteworthy fund rais- ers was the Wilby sweatshirts Logo Con- test and Sale. It started out with a lot of enthusiasm, as students throughout the school entered logos into a contest. Erik West's design was chosen as the best. Unfortunately, the sweatshirts didn't sell as well as anticipated, but it was a very good idea anyway, right The class also sponsored two car washes that were both successful and a lot of fun, candy bar sales (not sold in school, though, Mr. Leonardi), glass mug sales, and ceramic mugs for seniors. Senior class members who put in extra time and effort with fund raisers included James Stack. Angel LeVasseur. Patty Lopez, and Gertie A fable. SUZANNE ERB Sue. Sukie. Lisa Give me a break! . So’ Special People: Barrett. A.C..J D. Ponz, COD. S.C . Mr P. T B . Jessie Special Memories: All my true friends, going to school in Germany Next year: Work Goals: To own my own busi • ness. SHARON ERICSSON Shar What's up' School Activities: Chorus. Piano Lab Special People: My baby. Mom and Dad. K.E..C F . Lon B Dana C . Sonya G . E.J, D K . J Q. K F . Mrs and Mr Cable. H R Special Memories: (1986- days out of school), beach and bull day. going in the bathroom between periods Next year: Com- puter School. Goals To give the best to my baby and to be the best that I can be in anything that I do 13 DAKAR FRANKLIN Doc-Nice Woolies . Whir's your name Joke Oh Junk . Pet Peeves: Bald girls, stuck up girls, waking up School Act nines: Track I Special People: Mom 6t Dad. cousins, girls that helped me through H S . KE. MR . HB . TB. RL . RH . HR . MC . RW. The Fella's and M 6c M Special Memories: Mrs Cables Trip to NY. chillin' with Mike Gee. playing ball with the Fella s, the mis- sions. special girls through the 4 years, the people that stuck with me Next year: Take a vacation. (Virginia State) Goals: To be the best at what- ever 1 do. PAUL FRUIN Fruin How ya doin.,f Pet Peeves:English 11. Robin Leach imperson- ations. School Activities: Swim Team Captain. Cross-Country. Drama club. National Honor So- ciety Treasurer. Senior Executive Committee Spe- cial Memories: Andrea missing her seat and falling in Senior Pnv Next year: Cornell Goals: To be in the center square on Hollywood Squares JULIO GARCIA Yuyin Sucker! School Activities: Band, chorus. Special Peo- ple: Nony, P. J, M.S. O. Special Memories: Cutting class and being with friends. Goals: To be an Astronaut Yea. sure. KVELYN GONZALEZ Evey, Evette Shut up. Be quiet Hay nene Cal late Pet Peeves: Tests and long speaches from teach- ers School Activities: Gourmet Society Spe- cial People: My family and God. Mimma. Rog- er. Myra. Darin, Raquell. and Stefame. Paul. Rod - ney. Special Memories: Pep rallies, cafe, and boys baksetball games against Crosby Next year: Go to BCI Goals: Be a Medical Office Assistant, and have fun. (Especially on Weekends) LORI GOSSELIN Snoopy That s embarrassing! Pet Peeves: People who make fun of others. School Activities: FHA - 4 years. FHA Secre- tary Special People: Tami G.. Patty H.. Wahida H.. Wayne H.. Stacey F.. Mirna G . Annette T.. Mr. Flan.. Kelly O. and my family. Special Memories: Going to the Wilby basketball games, friends in Culinary Arts, vacation with my family in California Next year: Martatuck. Goals: To be a chef and own my own restaurant TAMI GOSSELIN Eyes Guess What Pet Peeves: Male chauvinists Jeff and the jerks at cafe. School Activities: School newspaper. Honor Society. Drama Club. Tennis team. FHA. JV Cheerleader. Senior Rep., Prom Comm.. Italian Club Special People: My family. Patty. Cindy, Erica. Charlotte. Monique. Marcy, Maria, Amy. Irene. Sarah, all my teachers. The Mirons, cast of 'Twelve Angry Woman and Karen Special Memories: Summer vacations, hot fudge sundaes at the mall, the Coachlight. the Pageant, school plays, basketball games Next Year: UCONN. Goals: To be successful in whatever 1 may decide to do. To help those in need 14 STEPHANIE GARDNER Steff “It's due today? Pet Peeves: MD's comments. Mr D. Hayes nose. School. School Activities: Class Rep. VP of Drama Club, Breakfast Gub. School plays. Special People: KT. PL. BK. LM. RO. KB. CJ. RP. HS. LB. PB. GB. GY. JH. FL. MD. GA Special Memories: Aug 15. Pina Castle. Besty Ross, school plays. Becky's car. Dec 17. Feb. 6. the bruise , Four Girlies . Feb 25. Summer Vac. '87. Next year: Wtby. State Tech. Goals: To be happy. GINA GIORDANO G Pet Peeves: V.P.L. School Activities: Freshman Student Council, '86-'87 Yearbook Committee. Art Qub 4 yrs , and Class Rep. '87 '88. Special people:Jock -O. Special Memories: Petro s Piz • za. Sirica's ZERO, and The Breakfast Club Goals: To be happy! Mimi Quit it with the okes. You know the deal Pet Peeves: People who don't like and don't know me School Activities: DECA club-His- torian Special People: RW. ST. EG. MC. CD. MM. RP. CC.JP. GY. my family Special Me- mories: Going to the Red Bull Inn with DECA club, hanging with Stef and Kelly, when we won NVL 1985- 86 Next year: Mattuck. Goals: To be successful in whatever I decide to do in life. MICHAEL GRADY Kool Mike. Gee You Kraiy Pet Peeves: DP and sister. Mrs. Bergantmo, Mondays School Activities: Yearbook. Italian Qub. balseball. koolm with the fellas Special People: My Grandma. Mom. Corinne, Dave. NG.. The fellas. Doc. OB. PC. SB. SD. BK. TJ. GS. KG. JS, MA Special Memories: 11 7 86 CD. Going to NY with Mrs. Cable. Doc juiced. New Years Eve with CD. Halloween at UConn, Italian class with DC. JS. KG. going to McDonalds during Sen Priv. BK Next year: Wtby State Tech. Goals: To be successful and travel around the world. SUSAN GRASSO Suii Oh How Cute . Babee' Pet Peeves: Lint on sweaters. School Activities: Junior Exec. Comm.. Senior Exec. Comm . Prom Comm. Art Club. Nat. Honor Society. Senior and Junior Car Wash Special People: Lisa. Michele. Angel. Gerlie. Gayle. Freddy. Mom. Dad. CA. DA. JG. RG. BM. AM. TM. RL. PL. AM. SS. CC. KL. GG. PB. MD. RO. PH. BK. EC. MR. SG. JW. MA. FT. LB Special Memories: Mr Sin- ca s class. Mr Goggms' Account Class. Jun and Sen carwashes. 10 23 87. 12 1 87. 12 9 87. 1 23 88. '85 football game with Jonny Bing Next Year: SCSU Goals: To survive my Fust year in college, and to become a Paralegal NICK (?U ERR ERA Kapernacus 'Take the day. Pet Peeves: School. Special People: John.Rob, TJ . Bouch. Mike. Carlo. Bill. Steve. Holly. Jen- ifer. Kenny. Michelle. Adrian Special Memories: Hanford, no gas. lost. The Humpsies. all of the sixth periods skipped, and when we all got In- House Goals: Pany all I can. 15 PHILLIP HALMERS Flip C'mon; Relax' Pei Peeves: The wav the girls m Per I (Sen Priv i gab about absolutely nothing' School Ac- tivitia: Varsity Football (cape.). Golf (cape ) Special People: Debbie. Dtane. Charlie. Lyle. Walt. Okie. Dave, andrea. Byron. Gary. Coach Gambino. Mom 6c Dad Special Memories: Schoolboy in the Spotlight. Coach's Award 6 2 87. 12 31 87. 1 1 88. 2 14 88 with D.A Next Year: Lentor. Rhyne College. Goals: To graduate from I. R and become a cemfited Athletic Train- er. To come back and coach Wilby football to an NVL Title ANTONETTE HARMON Nette Get out of here Pet Peeves: A little bit of everybody and everyth- ing School Activities: Running around the hall- way Special People: Dougie. Mom. Dad. TJ. Missy. Gema. CW. TP. TG. TH. TH. KJ. TD. PH. TR. TN. VK. BI.. BT. DG. ML. BD. SA. WG. MT. JB Special Memories: Skipping 1st and 2nd period with Tay P. New Haven with Pam and Al. Black History class, skipping 5th with Tammy and Thomas. Genu, the tetta and the Mitisuloishi Next Year: Norfolk State University. Goals: To be a socul worker and be the best and to get a 1995 Mercedes f I 1 s5v 1 - . ) WAHIDA HOUSAIN Weedo. lugardo Sucker Pet Peeves: Kelly OB, Mr Etergimo. School Activities: FHA Special People: Annette T . Nilsa F.. Rate. Milba. Damans. Kelly. Sheila, Reu- ben. Mrs B. Mrs G., Miss S. Mr Flan, one and only Sharnee Brother Special Memories: Mr Flannery's class and listening to Kelly on the phone happy Next year: Go to Guyana Goals: To be and successful • ( LISA HURBON Sweet Thing What up home girl. Pet Peeves: When people stare Special People: NB. BR. RC. Luis River Special Memories: When we have a rally for the Basketball team. Goals: To be a nurse Pam No sir! Your cmy! Pet Peeves: When I'm starving and people ask me for my food School Activities: Basketball. Softball. Volleyball. Track. FHA. Class Rep Spe- cial People: Mom. Dad. LH, NJ. twins. Al D. FB. BL. AH. JD. DS. ST. VP. TM. GY. CC. CD Special Memories: Freshman year, getting elect- ed Miss Wilby 8 1 87, Trips to New York with Mrs Cable. Trips to New Haven. Talks with Steff in 6th per Next Year: College Goals: To major in socul work and strive hard for my MSW NAZIHERE JALALUDIN Asha ,Let me tell you the deal Pet Peeves: Jealous females and stuck up men School Activities: VICA. Allied Health Special People: Mother and Father, brothers and sisters, MP. JS. PG. PG. SB. FB Special Memories: The time we spent working at Waterbury Hospi- tal PATRICIA HERNANDEZ Do you think .. Pet Peeves: Mrs. McD's singing, long rehearsals and exams on a Mon. School Activities: Wildcat Reporter. NHS. Tennis Team. Drama Gub, and Sen Gass Rep. Special People: Mami. Rapi, Tami. Gndy. Lori. Carm, Ann, Char, Julio, Nony, Eidi, Sen English and Computer class, and S R Special Memories: Eating hot fudge sundaes at the mall, school plays Sen Priv, cafe, tennis, chem. class, bio. class, and phy. class. Next year UConn. Goals: Succeed in a career, hopefully a Per. Man., help others and buy a fire-red Porsche. ROUNIA HINTON Ronnie Okaayr Pet Peeves: Hair on the back of my sweater School Activities: Tennis, yearbook photogra- pher. Special People Mom. Dean. Jay. Annie. Yette, Mikie. Marcus. Damion. Danae Special Memories: Playing tennis with Nae. Patty and Kill, having TH. AH. PH. in my class for three years Next year: Have fun in school. Goals: To be happy in life. To be successful as a paralegal THOMAS HOFFLER If you can t get it the fair way. then cheat School Activities: ER tour group, student coun- cil. senior rep.. Afro-American Gub. Special Peo- ple Martha. Tara. Tanya. Nita, Tracey. Brian. Monica, $. Gary. Tammy Annette. Vicky, Clau- dette. Special Memories: Mrs. Poru s class. Mrs Tuttle's class, traveling to France. Italy. London, Switzerland. Germany. Vienna College Fairs, chemistry God with Tammy' Next year: Norfolk State. Goals: To become a doctor and to be rich and buy a white Jaguar convertible. Saluting Wilby’s Brightest! During the last several years, the year- book has taken this space to take notice of those five seniors whose intellect and effort have propelled them to the top of their class academically. This year is no different. First we recognize the Class of 1988 s valedictorian Paul Fruin. He’s always enjoyed math and science and plans to continue studying them in pursuit of an engineering degree at Cornell University. Dean Schuster earned the salutatori - an award. Dean’s term as class president seems to have whetted his appetite for elected office, as he plans to study politi- cal science at Duke University. Dean al- ways did enjoy history courses, and ex- celled in art, also. Ranked third is Gayle Mazzaferro. Gayle enjoys math and science and will study biological science at the University of Connecticut. Sonya Sykes ranks fourth after four years at Wilby. She will take her natural intelligence and love of studying to St. Augustine College in Raliegh N.C., and apply them to her interest in mathematics and science. Rounding out the list is Andrea Morisette. Andrea will enter Wesleyan University in the fall and pursue a degree in education, with the goal of teaching biology in the future. Congratulations to all five, and to all the others in the Class of ’88 who did their very best to reach their potential in the classrooms of Wilby High School. This year's valedictorian is Paul Fruin. Elec Oh, my god! Pet Peeve : Arc your nails real' Special People: Mom. Dad. Andy. John. SJ. NJ. best friend Stef T. SE. DC. KS. PA. MD. IX. DS. SMD 83-'87 5 8 87. JG 10 22 87 Special Memories: The trips to N Y. with Mrs. Cable's class, sophomore year when we won the NVL. Buying out in 1st period in Mrs. Ruby's class with KF and KL. basketball games. Prom. Graduation. Dana s Hal- loween Party 10 31 86. Yah right. Likely story. Pet Peeves: Sheryl K . crashed cars. Randa’s cor- ney jokes. School Activities: Tennis Team. Yearbook Staff. History Club, and Drama Club Special People: Mom. Wendy. Jackie. Vinnie. Lisa. Becky. RK. HA. Rui. Ken. LB. SC. Wesley. Sceff. and Mr Killer. Special Memories: Sum- mer '86. Prom, beach with Vmme (Train). Becky s car. Mr Reilly's 3th period class. Breakfast Club, basketball games, secret remedies, and Mr. Pur- Caro's class, elevator with Wesley. Next year: Southern. Goals: To live long. Rol School Activities: Basketball Special People: KM. my brother. G W . my family. Public En- emy for allowing P.L. and myself to have a ball 3rd period (Ha. Ha) Special Memories: Always looking forward to 3rd period Mr P's class (Yo. to all the brothers. PE is no joke') Next Year: University of Bridgeport Goals: To become suc- cessful at whatever 1 do. and to be like no one but myself. ANTHONY JONES Tony Pet Peeves: Being here 3 days a week, eight o'clock in the morning. Special People: Pam. Barb. Mike. Chea. Robin. Slisa. Money. Eddie. Janetta. Maribel, and Raquell Special Memories: Maybe the prom Next year Wilbv again. Goals: To just get out of school. 18 LEROY JORDAN Roy Word to the mtxher. Pet Peeves: Teachers who get mad when you laugh School Activities: Football Special People: Wanda. Goals: To be a autobody worker or carpenter. WILLIAM KALODIS Cool Hill. Billy Bill. Mr Bill Pet Peves: All posers. F.M W s. people who re- fuse to speak the American language School Activities: Chess Club. Student Council Special People: Mia. Mark. Craig. JM. RL Special Memories: Heidis B-day at Kens, parties at Rich s. McDonalds with MG. breakfast with the Breakfast Crew.Near year: Bently Goals: To retire at 23 and buy a new Mercedes every year RICHARD KELLAS Ricky. Richy Rich Drop dead! Kiss ofP. Pei Peeves: Mr. Curzi. School Activities: Presi- dent and reporter and District reporter of FFA. Special People: Lady T.. KW, AF, TH, B Love, KMJP, DG. KQ. YC. JL. JA. CE. KS. FJ. JD. RJ. TS. TS. CP. Mrs Savage. Mr. Flan. Ms. Dawson, and my mom. Special Memories: Leaving. Next year: Mattatuck. Goals: Being richer than anyone else in my class. REBECCA KING Bee, Beckums Oods , Ech? Pet Peeves: Jo-Jo. my car. CT. people with atti- tudes besides me. The big Leo. School Activities: Audio-Visual, Drama Club. Prom Committee, class rep.. Tennis Team Special People: My family. The Trudeaus. Mrs. Cable. Mrs. D.F., Jo- Jo. PL. SG. LB. MB. Sharon and baby. SG. CQ. CJ. Josh. KC. JU. DN. MP. BK. The Encsons. Gndy. Special Memories: Fn. ljth, Dec. 17th. My oops car, Jan 10. 87, The plays. Four Girlies. Bra Buddies. Videos, Prop Room. Summer of '87. Goals: To be a shrink and corrupt society's moral ways. VICTORIA KING Vicki Don't even try it. Pet Peeves: Randi's jokes, exams, rude people. School Activities: Afro-American Club, Vo-Ag dub. Special People: )e anetta, Dee-Dee. Mom. Dad. sis. Barbara. Dereek. Joby. Aunt Julia. Spe- cial Memories: Going or a trip to Boston show. ?;ood times with Jeanetta and Dee - Dee. being in ashion show at Wilby. Next year: Norfolk State. Goals: Social worker. BRENDA LABOY Sweet B What's up! Pet Peeves;Jealousy, rumors. School Activities: FHA. Special People: Mom. Dad, MS. DR. DR. JQ. BM. CC. SY. N. Shorty. LN. EM. NE. Mr nd Mrs. B.. Victor. Special Memories: Meeting new guys and good new friends and working at the Waterbury Hospital Next year: College Goals: A nurse, and be happy and suc- cessful. LISA LAGASSE Marie Oh, man! School Activities: Rallies. Special People: Mrs. Balletto. Mr. Balletto. Special Memories: Being with my friends and teachers. Goals: To get a job working with children. Fine then! Pet Peeves: Coming to school. School Activi- ties: Band. Special People: Dune A.. Scott S., Mr. Ponzillo, Mr. Mobilio. Next year: Work. Goals: To become a musician. 19 «, - - « -—“ “ -.............. ■ A,“ H “ takes her temperature. Seniors Give Blood, Sweat And Tears Once again, in March. Wilby High sponsored what is becoming one of the most important activities during the school year. That was when the Student Council and the Allied Health classes teamed up the local chapter of the American Red Cross Bioodmobiie's visit to the school. The Media Center was turned into a giant hospital ward that day, full of cots, bag hangers, nurses' stations, and, of course, nurses. Members of the Student Council, under the direction of their advisor. Mrs. Ferraro per- formed a variety of functions, ranging from tak- ing vital information, explaining procedures, clerical duties, escorting donors, and running the snack canteen. The students in the Allied Health program got up close to the action, as assistants to the nurses who were taking blood. They also took the temperatures of prospective donors, and later helped the woozy blood-givers off the tables and to the food canteen. Miss Mahaney oversaw their efforts. In all, over Fifty pints of blood were collected by the Red Cross during their visit. Students and teachers alike donated. Some did it be- cause they knew the value of their blood to others in need. Others contributed for the experience of giving blood. Many, though, did it for one reason only; the snack canteen that awaited each donor at the end of their ordeal. Cookies, doughnuts, and juice were unlimited, handed out in order to help do- nors regain their lost strength. Rob 7 was ar my locker.“ Pet Peeves: Being chased around by Army re- cruiters Special People: D.S.. E.W . T.M.. S.S.. Mr Paul Cip. Kalach s 4th period Next year: Waterbury State Tech Gosl$: Computer draftng f hita Awesome Per Peeves: When people lie School Activities: Work Special People: David. Lemay. Mom and Dad Special Memories: All my friends Patty my best friend who helped me out when ever I needed It Next year: Post College. Goals: To become a nurse. Angel. Ange Pet Pee%es: People with attitudes The Guidance Office School Activities: Jr and Sr Class Ex- ecutive Committee. Prom Committee Special People: Mom. Dad. Crystal. April. Alev. Karen. The Night Crew B . GM SG. MB. GA. RC. PL. LGB, BK. PB. MD. MN Special Memories: 6th period Library 83-87, Jr and Sr Carwash. 1986. getting my car. May 12. 1987 Europe. Jan 23. 1987 White Snake. Jan 12. 1988 My Accident. 11-17-87 Next Year: CCU or UCONN. Goals: To be rich and happy 20 —— PATTY LOPEZ BARBARA LOVE Beemush Yo.you stupid Pet Peeve : Getting up in the morning for school School Activities: Basketball. Track, Softball, winning Miss Senior, Miss Junior. Miss Soph Special People: Howie G. Ham H . Dee W.. Vicky K.. Jeannett R . Phil L, and others, most of all my family. Special Memories: Fresh- men year, playing on the basketball team. Prom night, and my whole 4 years at Wilby Next year: gome to college. Goals: Playing in the Big East Conference Giggles Oh Lord! Pet Peeves: People with attitudes, hangovers, and Cass of 87' School Activities: Exec Com. Prom Com. Breakfast Qub. Drama Gub. School plays. Special People: My Family. Crystal. Jr. Liz. YB. MD. LA. SG. KT. BK. GA. AL. MD. PB. MB. SG. DC. MD. BT. JU. RO. Mrs T. Mr S Special Memories: March 15. Feb 17. Bra Bud- dies. Four Girlies . Car Wash. Beck s car. Pizza Castle. The Bruise Goals: To be happy and to never forget my friends. Razz Chill, man Special People: All my friends, me Special Memories: Friends and teachers Next year: Work. Goals: To be a big businessman and make lots of money. Fila Yo. what s up? Pet Peeves: Listening to jealous people School Activities: Captain oft:he basketball team Special People: Yomaira P . Lois L . M L . D.L.. F.G . S R . BA. K L. WP Special Memories: Winning the N.V.L., being named All-State and All- American. and just being at Wilby Peace Next year: University of Hawaii Goals: To be a pro basketball player, get a degree in business and be president of my own real estate company THOMAS LEWIS PHILLIP LOTT VICTOR LOPEZ Chiquintin .Que ? ' Special People: J.R.. J.C., N.R..J.G.. E.G.. G.P., O.M.. T.Q.. C.S., S.S . O.B Next year: Waterbury State Tech. Goals: Chemical Engineer. ELIZABETH LUGO Liz Pet Peeves: People who are in other people s business Special People: My daughter F.limi- chelle. My Parents. Man. Tasha. Kellie Special Memories:Junior year in Mr Kalach. Birth of my daughter Elimichelle. Ange Hi, how you doing! Pet Peeves: Rumors. School Activities: Chorus Speciei People: Chopper, Mother and Father. Grandmother and Grandfather, Dawn. Mrs Bal- Ictto, Miss Reynolds. Speciei Memories: Fresh- man year Next Yeer: Nursing Goals: To be happy and successful. Quita Follow your heart. Pet Peeves: Someone who tries to tell me what I feel. Special Activities: DECA, Treasurer. Spe- cial People: Mom. Tony Quiles, Evon Angel. RM. ED. PR. SM. ZR. MR. NR. EG. NM Spe cial Memories: My friend Blue Cheese, and freshman year. Next year: Enroll in C.P.I. Goals: To marry the one I love and to be successful and happy Tee M. Who's wit it ! Pet Peeves: People who talk about me behind my back. Special People: Ezee E., Rob L. Byron P. Robin P.. Tracey L.. Ray P.. Sue G.. Michele. Liz L.. Lori B.. Man C. Special Memories: Freshman year on the school bus. Miss Tichon's class, the bathroom after every period. The year '88. Ms. McDonald's class t year Next year: College or Air Force. Goals: To be rich, and to conquer IT. GLORIA MARRYATT Glorie Peace and Justice Pet Peeves: Loud, closed minded, prejudice peo- ple. Special People: Mom. Dad, Tom, Gramma. Patrick and Brenda. Special Memories: SAGE. MOBY. Yale, Summer of '87. Privmg. Next year: Concordia College Goals: To be a successful and honest lawyer, and one day a Su- preme Court Justice. GAYLE MAZZAFERRO Bahee Pet Peeves: Old Nerd . Attitudes. Wir- ing Notebooks. School Activities: Nat. Honor Soc. Special People: Michelle. Sue. Angel, So- nya. Mom. Dad. Jim. Karen. RL. AL. SJG. FED, SSN. JFS. KMK. SV. MN.MR. AM. KL. RO. KT. PL. PH. BK. BT. RT. FF. DM. GA. LG. SG. LB. Special Memories: Library-6th period '8V '87. Crosby game '88'. Holy Cross game '88. April 4. '87. Crosby game 88. Holy Cross game '88. April 4. '87. Mayor s Inaug. Ball. Sue Michelle's party. 12-9-87. 9-7-87. 1 -16-88. 6-26 87. Karate. Bleu Cheese . Burger King. Mr Killer's friend- ship Mr Purcaro s chem class. '88 Honor s class. JAMES MCCANN Beav Time to eat. Flan . School Activities: Football Special People: RT. DC. JR. And everyone else. Special Memo- ries: Before school everyday. Next year: College. Goals: To mke money 22 ANDREA MORISETTE NANCY MORENO STEVEN MCCOMBS DAVID NAZARIO TAMARA MYERS DANAE MURRAY Andy Sir. I have a question. Pet Peeves: People who are too conservative, such as DS. School Activities: Tennis Team Manager 12. Yearbook 12. School Play 10. Spe- cia People: Mac. Karen. GM. MB. SG. DM. SS. AL. KT. RO. Mr G. Mr P Specu I Memories: Going to Hartford in a blizzard with PF. LN. JO. KL. Killer s class, being Karen's long lost sister. Karens last fling 12-9-87. Next year: College (hopefully Wesleyan) Goals: To do everything, especially to become more famous and powerful than Dean Schuster. Date Let's go to the liquor store Pet Peeves:D L . Mr Dooley, stuck up broads School Activities: Football (4yrs). track (2yrs). Baseball (lyr). Breakfast club. Party club Special People:Joe U.. Tom G., Mark P.. MP. RC. Mom. Joe s mom. LB.JQ. PE. KC. MS. IB. RP. ME. HS Special Memories: Summer of 87. 8 18 87. Motley Criie Concerts, skippr g school, parties, nites out with Tom with Bud (24). Playing my best football season in 4 yrs (1987� Next year: Not decided .school) Goals: Go out into the world without any fear and overcome any obsta- cles in my wav. and throw a huge party Nanc Dude!! Pet Peeves: People who think they know it all. School Activities: Being late for class and writ • mg letters to C.L. Special People: Chris Love, my mom, my sisters. Londa, Moe, Gris, Mayra. Baron. Mike. Gary. Neal. F.D. HL. BL Special Memories: Summer of '87. 8-7-87. 9-5-87. Thanksgiving ‘87. Post 525. Prom night. Goals: To be a successful model and live happv with the one I love (C.L.) The L. I bet you thought that was funnyV Pet Peeves: Reshonia Jenkins School Activities: '85-‘87 FHA. Senior Class Rep • 88. Super Senior- 88. and Afro-American dub V P - 88. Special People: (My mom. my hen). Magic Jr. Keg. LaRonn. Shirelle. Magic. Jay. A.A.. Val. Jencha, Special Memories: Proms-'87. birth of my nephew '87. Fashion Shows 86- 88. chilling with Keg. Senior Prom-'88. Spending time with LaR onr. Graduation - 88 Next Year: College bound. Goals: To work hard, and to be the best I can. somehow. Dam Pet Peeves: Tall people who step on short peo- pie SthtHil Activities: Varsity Cheerleading. Varsity Tennis Chorus Special People: Meirra. Amssa. Money. Michelle. Kiana. Angelica. Curtis. Jr Mr Killer. Cazzie. and Mr Gori Next year: Providence College Goals: To become a lawyer Steve. Chipmunk Hey. dude That's cool Pet Peeves: School, and all those unwanted girls (and all the girls who want me). School Activi- ties: Skipping class, hitting Mr Walcott s truck (sorry) Special People: JM. JB. Rubbo, NG. TT. MR. DN. MP. KC. BC. PL. LB. DC. JQ. Maureen P and all the rest Special Memories: 1-16-88. 2-19-88. 5-17-88, summer of '87. smash- ing Mr W's truck 5rd period, getting caught skipping school. Mrs. Glowa's class, prom with Maureen, smashing my car (oooh that hurt), get- ting caught m the school parking lot. Goals: To stick this job out. KELLEY O BRIEN Kelly O School Activities: Baseball Special People: KQ, MF. RF.JM.JP. Special Memories: Going to Wilby Basketball games, watching Phil Lott play Next year: College Goals: To graduate college and get a bachelor's degree in business administration CHRISTOPHER O’CONNOR Lunch Hi Buddy Pet Peeves: When you do your best and it goes wrong. School Activities: Ceramic Club and Wood Working Special People: MR Seep” and Rob Special Memories: Picnics in the field and the rallys in the gym. Goals: To find a good job that is interesting and challenging ROSEMARY ODEH Rose 7 can’t” Pet Peeves: Y B. T.S. School Activities: Drama dub. (President 2 yrs). chorus, tennis team. Na- tional honor society, and school play Special People: Mom. Dad. JT. NT. SD. DT. SG. SS. GM. SM. KM. GY. LP. DS. CM. MN. PL. LA. PM. BK. LB. CQ. JQ. MD. PB. RN. MB. SG. AL. LL. CL. SP. IF. MS. NS. MT. CT. AM. JS. PF. DM. MO. SO. Special Memories: Play rehears- als. Play Parties, farm shop. Breakfast with the gang. Trig class. The day I punched George Caul- field in the face' Dinner with Smurf. Next year: College. Goals: To be rich. Survey Reveals Seniors' Likes And Dislikes An informal survey and questionnaire of the Senior Class revealed a few interesting facts about their likes, dislikes, and opinions. Here are a few of the findings: Favorite type of music: Rock and Disco. Favorite Rock groups: Pink Floyd, U2, Jour- ney. Favorite Disco: Cool and the Gang, Expose. Favorite Rap groups: Run DMC, Force MD's, Public Enemy. Favorite Metal Bands: Whitesnake, Motley Crue, David Lee Roth. Favorite T.V. Shows: Cosby, The Wonder Years. Favorite Male T.V. Stars: Bill Cosby, Bruce Willis, Michael J. Fox. Favorite Fe- male T.V. Stars: Sybil Sheppard, Heather Locklear. Favorite Movies: Dirty Dancing, Fatal Attraction, Good Morning Vietnam, Colors. Favorite Clothes Styles: Casual, Prep, G.Q. Favorite Sneakers: Reeboks, Nike, Air Jor- dan. Favorite Radio Station: 95.7 WKSS, Mary Lou DiMaio 's Z • 28. Bill Kaloidis ’ Mercedes, i best cars in the school by their classmates. 99.1 WPLR, 106 WHCN. Favorite Kind of Car: Camaro, Monte Carlo, Trans Am. The questionnaire asked about students' smoking habits. By almost three to one, non-smokers outnumbered smokers among those who responded. A similar ratio were in favor of strict no-smoking- in-school rules. Also, more than half and Rob Rubbos Camaro were voted among the the respondents had drivers licenses. but less than half had their own cars. By a three to one margin, those with after-school jobs outnumber those without jobs, with the workers putting in about 20-30 hours per week. Of course, the most popular ways of spending that hard earned cash was on clothes and cars. MARK PARISI Markie. Pasta That's right' Never say never Pet Peeves: People who think they know all. Coach Tony M School Activities: Football (4 yrs). Baseball (3 yrs). Student Council (3 yrs). Italian Club (3 yrs) Special People: Lisa D.. Tom G.. Dave N., Mark D.. Joe U.. Dalip C., Mike C. My Bro.. and my Family. Special Memories: 12 17 83. 12 22 83. 4 7 86. 3 29 87. Making All-City Football '86. Puerto Rico '86, Hitting the fence, the bathroom w DN + JU. being w Lisa D Next year: College. Goals: To do well in college, to play football, and to come to my class reunion w Nick Craig. RICHARD PERREAULT Slick What up Baby' Pet Peeves: Conceited Girls School Activities: Student Council Special People: F.M. DJ. RB. MLC.JS, KH. DF Special Memories: Freshman year. The Summer of 86-87 with EM. IX� . RB in the Cutlas, Regal. Bugging out at work with F.M Next year: Move to California Goals: Be fam • ous or get a good job in Accounting or Electron- ics. VALERIE PEARCE Val. Valtry. Battery Get it. I don't care Pet peeves: Having to listen to Randy Eason s jokes. School Activities: Varsity girls basketball team. FHA. Afro Latin American Club. Honor Society. Special People: Keith J Randa E . PH. BL. CH. MJ. SA. AW. JW. TP. AW. GY. PL. JC. MP. RP. BP Special Memories: The summer of 1987. When I used to bug with Randy Eason and Barbara Love Next Year: U-Conn or Mattatuck Goals: To attend college for four years and be- come very successful. APRILE PORTER La La” People these days. Who cares Pet Peeves: Many people m this school School Activities:VO• AGOfhCH(Parliamentarian) Spe- cial People: D.T.. AH.. CH. BJ.. A.T.. RJ . T H . R K . Ms D. C W . T T . B E . R B . D B. MB. DH Special Memories: My Freshmen Year. Meeting A H . My Senior Year Next Year: Post or Mattatuck Goals: To be successful in life and to be happy JAMES PEEL MARCUS POWELL Marc P. Shut up' Nope ' Pci Peeves: The Wilby Staff i sike) School Ac- tivities: Gourmet Club. Hall Duty Club. Fake Pass Society Special People: La Shona. Renee. Mom. Family. Freak. F.l Dee. Cousin-Slow. Lamarr. James. Aunt Thelma. Junnv Special Memories: The party we had in the car up Lakewtx d. John. Reshoma. Tiffany. Jernca. Tara. Janice. Frogger. Keggo. and going down Cindy s house with Re shonta Next ye r: Navy Goals: To continue in the Navy until 4 open up my own restaurant 23 JOANNF QUIRK Jo-Jo Breakfast Tomorrowf . Ooop$f Per Peeves: My car. Becky's driving School Activities: Sr Rep (1-41. Softball (1.2.41. Chorus (2.31. Ital Club (1 - 3). Chess Club 4 . Cheerlead mg (C Y O i Special People: Brian. Mom. Dad. CC.JC. DP. I T. LB. CE. SE. i bab i. BK. CJ. JU. DN. MP. Cheerleaders Special Memories: 12- 31-86. B B .Breakfast Crue. Killer s and Gon's classes. 16th Bthdav party, the parties. Mrs P's trips. S H and Wilby Proms. Hawaii and Fla vac. Summer of 86. Concerts. Winning City, and | Picking up Dave N . my Marine . Next year: L'Conn Go Is: To become a Physical Therapist RAYLONDA ROBINSON Londa Let $ not and say we did Pet Peeves: Girls who talk too much School Activities: Afro-American Club. DEC A President. Student Rep Special People: Mom. Grams. Ed- diek KB. NM. CB. NM. LS. LT. JP. CC. AJ KP FB. BI. Special Memories: H4 Crosb Wilbv games. Rm 323. PC Prom Next Year: College Goals: To excel in whatever I choose to do. and have fun doing it ROCHELLE RIDDICK Chelle, ('hell. Missy I m going to burn you Many. Many Pet Peeves: Randi Eason and her |okes School Activities: Singing, piano lab. student council, class room rep Special People:uh ND. RW. MC RE. TA. CC. CE. AD. RB. LG. ML. LA. PC. RJ. RE. MR Special Memories: Singing in Mr Murphy's class. Sophmore year. 2nd cafe. Miss Yad’s 7th period class Next year: Mattatuck. Goals: To become successful WAI.ESKA RIOS Wally Oh my Godr School Activities: Concert Band, community school Special People: Edgardo. Gisbel. Gri- selle. Susan. Mom. Dad. Wendy. Haydee. Carmen. Whipy. Walter. Loida. Evelyn Special Memories: Mr Silva s period 1 Sc 2. Mr Ramos' period 7. Mr. Mobilio period 3. Next year: Work one year, then go to college. Goals: My life goals are to be very happy all my life and have all my favorite things, and take a trip to Hawaii Betsy. Love Life is a itch and then you die Pet Peeves: People who waste their lives School Activities: An club Special People: M R Spe- cial Memories: Mr Sirica s art class, lots of g«x� d memories Next year: Work for a while, then go to college Goals: To be happy, healthy, and if possible, wealthy Josh School Activities: Baseball Special People: V L . O.M.. C.C.. A P Next year: College Goals: To be the President of U.S. MAURICE ROBINSON MIGUEL RIVERA MARCELLE RIZK GARY RUSSO MEIRRA RUSH ROBERT RUBBO Baby You got burned Pei Peeves: Rude people m Wilby School Ac- mines: Art Special People: RW. RR. TP. GA. TS. NA.JN. TD. LR. NC. HR. TR. LR. PA. VA. DC. Special Memories: Mr Coleman's class 1968. and my An class, and all the work that I do in class. Next year: Northwestern Goals: To be successful in whatever I do and be happy with my life. Meirra D. Sarah. Miriam Uh va'“ Pet Peeves: people who like to talk. Mr Curris class School Activities: Cheerleader. Afro- American Club. FHA. Honor Society. Senior Class Representative Special People: Keith. Kiana. Nae, cheerleaders. Candace. Della. Crystal M . basketball players. Mrs Norman. Mrs G.. Mr Killer. BMW. TS. GW. SM . Dnss. PC Special Memories: Black History Literature. discussion in Mrs Norman s class. 11 29. Mr Sileo’s Spanish Class. Basketball (away) games Next year: UConn or State Tech Goals: To become suc- cessful at whatever I do. D.J. Moe Peace. Pet Peeves: Sceezers School Activities: Culi- nary Arts Special People: Grandmother. LR. TM. NM. Big Mama, and all the ladies Special Memories: 84 -'87. Goals: To make money Rubbo Yo Dude. Pet Peeves: Staying in 7th period Special Peo- ple: My friends and my favorite teacher Mrs Rosa. Special Memories: Taking the day to find the humpsies . beach day. my '82 Camaro. Goals: To become a race car driver and to make alot of money. JODI SALTZMAN VICTORIA SAMOLIS JOSEPH RUSSO MARIA SKABARDONIS KELLIE SICKLER HEIDI SEDLAK Russo THIS'' Pet Peeves; Losing so many Baseball and Foot- ball games at Wilbv SpeciaI People: Sands K MD. DK. DM. BT RT KG. MP. JS. and my family Special Memories: Vacations in Wild- wood. Flans class, times spent with Sandy, play- ing Baseball and Football, finally getting out of school Next year: College at SCSL' Goals: To succeed in whatever I do and for my family to be happy, healthy and to has? life-long-wealth Kcl. Ktlski (XX) TAY. BIG TIME Pet Peeves; Are you sure your not 14. can I sue your mirror Special Activities: Art club. DF.CA. FHA. and chasing boys (TD Special People: Pam. Mom. FJ Ria. BM. MM AT. RS. BB. RB. RG. SA.Jen. FB. Tony D. PF. BD. Mrs C. BP. ST. DW Special Memories: Partying with Pam. times with Tony D. Prom. Graduation. Beach Day. Tower Road. Chase Park. The Line and double dates with Pam Next year: To go to Mattatuck then Stone School Goals: Be success- ful and rich, to make my mom proud Vic School Activities: Senior Class rep 88 Spe- cial People: Anndrea. Mia. Sherry. Gina, KB. LB. SG. KC. JM. BC. JY. WN. TS. CC. and JC. Special Memories: Breakfast Club 85. 86. 87. 88 and European Vacation 87 Goals: Have fun do- ing what ever I do Jo Do you have any gum Pet Peeves; Dawn s |ean jacket School Acti- sites: Basketball. Track. Class Treas . Honor Soci- ety Pres., Italian Club. Yearbook. Prom Comm.. Band Special People: My family. Lisa. Kendra. Tammerra. Hai, Ted. Mike, and I can t forget Mr Mike Fresh Hayes. What a guy' Special Memories: Halloween weekend at CConn. those two weeks in Dec of '86. New Year s F.ve over Lisa s. talks with Lisa, skipping Klein s Next year: Lafayette' Goals: To host Sat Night Live Messy M Your full of it Pet Peeves: Teachers waking me up. School Actisities: Vica Special People: Pam. Kels. Tammy. Robert. Mike D. Mom. Dad. FS. Kel C. Special Memories: B R with the gang starring at but Don't forget to wear your raincoat Next year: Getting down with the wedding Goals: Plan to live off my husband s salary FRED SCOTT Fred ( fuge Pet Pee e%: Having homework School Actis r ties: Soccer team. Tenni� team Special Memo- ries: Being in the tennis N V L s Goals: To be- come rich and successful DEAN SCHUSTER x4ddsyamesn'' prom theme School Prer. Tennis, the play Dino Pei Peeses: Th« Activities: Sr Cla; Special People: AL. CJ. CB. LB. MTV. CIA INXS, IRS. GOP. NSC. Leroy Kleinschmidt. Oliver North. Gumby. Jesus Christ Special Memories: Puge s funky sweaters, my exquisite fashion. Pucaro. senior larmcss and fun Next Year: Princeton Goals: To be the most powerful person in the world and to humor those who are foolish enough to dare oppose me Yearbook Staff Creates A Memory” LOYDA SANTIAGO Loydie Good luck for the rest of your life Pet Peeses: People that like to do things bad Special People: W.R, GP. EG Special Memories: Taking pictures of my best friend Goals: To go to Puerto Rico to live with my father. Roger Behind every great novel or book there is a very talented author. Well, behind the 1988 yearbook there stands a group of talented Wilby students. ('indy De Jesus, Mari he I Cardona. Naracha Douglas, Cheryl Jameison, Tammy Tyler, Jodi Sali man, Obee Bird. Mike Grady, Paul ('an- ady. Roger Bennett and my- self, Mary Lou DiMaio were a group of people who worked hard everyday in preparing the pictures you see and the words you read. Head of the yearbook staff is Mr. LaVallee. Although he worked us to the bone everyday, per. 3. there were a few exceptions. Most days, at about 10 min. to 10:00, he would allow a few members of the staff to go upstairs to senior priv. cafeteria to grab some breakfast. On the rare, slow days, he would allow us to work on home- work or our own projects (it seems there were very few of these days!?). So. if you're wondering who chose the pic- tures, designed the pages, or who wrote the sto- Obcc Paul Mari Cindy Mary Lou Tasha Mike Cheryl Tammv ries of those most memorable moments, in other words, who Created the Memories'' of your 1988 senior year at Wilby High, just remember it was Cindy. Mari. Natasia. Cheryl. Tammy. Jodi. Obee. Mike. Paul. Roger. Mr. LaVallee and yours truly. MaryLou Di iaio 1 SONYA SYKES TED STRILECKIS JAMES STACK DADNEY WARD TAMMY TYLER KATHLEEN TRUDEAU Jim. Jimbo and Suck School Activities: Swimming (1,2). Drama Club (2.5.4). School Play (4). Junior and Senior Rep and Prom Committee Special People: Family. Cose Classmate . Friends from work. Mary Sul- leymanova (2-4-88) RIP Special Memories: Marne. Birdie. Birdie Bull, day at Black Rock. Gifted trips. Klein s class. Senior-ms. Purcaro s class, and the prop room. Next Year: To attend UCONN Goals: To be a successful Civil Engi- neer and to contribute something worth while to society. Special People: Gayle M.. Rose O.. M B.. S.G.. K T. B K . DM. D.S., J.S.. E.N.. AM. Mom. Dad. AS. S S.. Z.S.. I S . Joe. R S. P.L. Dat Oh manr Pet Peeves: Loud people. Special People: Mom. Dad. Chris, Rob. Mrs. McDonald. D.J.. Timmy Gerald. Becky. Paula. Special Memories: Pizza parties with Mr. Step. Goals: My life ambi- tion is to be a full-fledged carpenter. Red. Tammy Kay You're craiy! Oh boy' ' Pet Peeves: Mr. J. Reilly class. School Activities: Yearbook. Swim team 2 yrs.. Softball 2 yrs., FHA 4 yrs.. (Vice P). Historian, Fashion Show Special People: Mom for helping me through. Bob King. Kat. Mike. Chris. Jody. Gloria, Margaret. Pam. Mrs. Dunn. BS. Special Memories: Softball and swim practice. Kat s ideas, stadium with Jody, having one too many, trip to Philly '87. pop goes the cork. McD's. skipping school. Next year: Mattatuck College. Goals: To be successful in the field of Early Childhood Education. Katy Pet Peeves: D.C. School Activities: Drama Club (Secretary). Band (President). Honor Soci- ety Special People: Family. George. SG. PL. RO. BK. TS. LB. MD. ME. PB. CH.JH. GH. GY. JT. LH. Special Memories: Farm Shop. SB at Pizza Castle. The play. Four Girlies. The Bruise . Besty Ross. Silver Beads. Caught at Breakfast 5- 20-86 Next year: College Goals: To make it through College. Teddy. Theo That-----don’t flush’ Pet Peeves: Rappin. Tappm. Scratchm School Activities:Goutmet Society. Drama Club. Student Council. Special People: Darlene I.L.Y M.T.L.I.. James. Katy. Carmelina. Lori. Dawn. Scott, and my secret lover Jodi Special Memories: Mr Flannery's class, leads in Drama Club plays. Bye. Bye. Birdie Hugo Peabody. No. No. Nanette Tom Trainor. Next year: Johnson and Wales. Goals: To graduate from Johnson and Wales with high honors To have a long happy life with Darlene. I love you. V THOMAS TELESCA Let's blowout Nick Pet Peeves: Slow cars School Activities: The Breakfast Gub. skipping Mr Reimer Specu I People: TV. SK. DP. RE. RB. Nick. RR. SK. PB. WC Specul Memories: Lost in Hartford with no gas. looking for the Humpsies, the summer m the Camaro , Regan Next year: Work and make lots of money. Goals: To be rich and successful. ROY THOMPSON Barkley If the shoe fits wear it School Activities: Cross Country. Gourmet So ciety Special People: AB. DF. SB. OB. JT. WN. RR Goals: To succeed in life and have an early retirement. Kelly. Kel Word is bom Cold Medina School Actisities: Student Council. Track, cafe Special People: Manbel. Minna. Elvm. Steff. Tasha. Family. RW. RR. RW. AD. RB. DR. MR. TM. FB. CC. CH. RR. TM. RE. GY Special Memories: All the years I spent with Manbel Cardona, buggm out with my Home Girls, Minna Gomes, and Stephme Tmetone and Elivin G. Next year: Be a Beautitian Goals: To enjoy life to the fullest, and to become famous in whatever I decide to do. Eiee Let 's get mce Pet Peeves: People asking me. Got a cigerette' School Actisities: Culinary Arts Club. Art Club Special People: My family. RL. TM. DS. AE, ST. EJ. EC. RG. MG Special Memories: Sum- mer. after all the years in the bathroom. Mr Flan's class. Mrs McDonald s class, cafe. art. the audi- torium. Next year: Northwestern. Goals: To be successful in what ever I do STEFANIE TINTONE Stef For real no sir Special People: Mom. Dad. Maria. Joey, best friend Elisa J . MR. CR. MS. JG. PH TM ML. MG. RW. SD Special Memories: Winning the NVL sophomore year. Mrs Ruby s class junior year. Ms Cable s class and trips to NYC Next year: College Goals: Today's dream is the threshold of tomorrow s discovery JOSEPH WILLETTE Joe. Red Oh. well' Later’ Pet Peeses: Gening up for school. School Ac- tisities: Soccer Team (2). Drama Club Special People: Mom. Dad. Bob. DP. MB. TG. SC. CC. Lisa B. MA. FT. TM. JP. Mt Killer. Mrs Cutrali Special Memories: Petro s Pizza. Mr Killer s Biology and Humah Biology classes. Mr Gog- gin s Accounting class. 10 11 87. 12 29 8 ’ Next year: Military Goals: Travel to Australia LUIS ARROYO DANA CORETTO SHARON NUERAKIS BYRON PITTMAN Shan Pet Peeves: Joe Russo cheating off me and get- ting better grades School Activities: Italian Club () yrs ). Art Club (2 yrs ) Speclal People: India, Tncia. and all my teachers that helped me through the years Special Memories: Barbie s old house, freshmen year. Trent's house sopho- more year, and growing up and realizing life Next year: To work had for an RN's license Goals: I plan on being a good nurse someday. I'm happy it's over, and thanks to all my friends that really knew me Kiki Step off. Pet Pee es: Coming to school in the winter time Special People: Bibi. Mom. Griselle. Mr Ci- prtano. Mr Guerrera. Special Memories: My first fight in school. Next year: Air Force. Goals: Pilot. Da, Da. or Day Make my day! Pet Peeves: Poping gum. eating or drinking my food School Activities: I Love Art Special People: Mom Brothers. Sister. Grama, lo. Dar-C, Matt. M I. B.. Sharon. Flisa. and all of my other friens. All mv teachers Special Memories: Leav- ing school lor breakfast going to the beach with the girls, the Halloween party of 86 over my house (elbow to elbow people). Next year: Col- lege Goals: To own my own Arts and Crafts store. Cool B 'That's dope Pet Peeves: Being annoyed by other people School Activities: Football, Culinary Arts, swimming, flirting with girls Special People: Ramona. F.lisa, Carmelma. K.S.. Deek, Marcus. Mr Flannery. M. Turtle. R.B.. A.D. Special Memories: Going to Flan's class to lunch. Mr Wilby for Homecoming, getting busy in school. Prom night, partying after the prom. Next Year: To be paid well. Goals: To further my education in the near future. Half pint Be quiet! Pet Peeves: In-house suspension for skipping school Special People: Darlene Guerrera, Mrs Balletto. Special Memories: Skipping school (despite In-house). graduation Goals: To some- day be a wife and mother. What are you. stupid? School Activities: Football (4 yrs.). track (4 yrs.). Afro-American Club (treasurer) Special People: The family, G. Yates. Mark D., R Tan. W.G.. D.C., D.F., N P. Nancy C, Special Memories: Being Mr Wilby. being a Super Senior, winning football Jamboree '87. beating Water- town '85• '86. three years All-City, 2 years All- NVL, 2 years All-State track, school record triple jump. Next year: Go to college Goals: To be a success. 32 I LnDD IDILI. IX RANDA EASON Randi. Ran ee Mtny-mxny. Get it? I guess not. Pet Peeves: People who don e Uugh at my FUN • NY jokes. School Activities: Girls basketball. Afro-American club. Student Council.Junior and Senior rep. Special People: HUBIF.'s kids, Val. B S. P.L., GY. E.F... RUDY. G.N., T D. R R . M.T.. the Girls Basketball team. GERRF.N, my family. Special Memories: Cafe my sophomore and junior years, supporting our boys basketball team, hanging with Val. summer 87 with B-Love- ly and Val Next year: Attend Southern U. or to enter the Air Force Goals: To be the best in whatever I decide to do. GARY D. YATES 2 Cool. G-Wii What! Zk-Zr. Pet Peeves: Black History, Randa Eason s Corny jokes. School Activities: Football, track, student council, AFro-American. Mr Junior and Senior Special People: Tasha, Nett. Val. Pam. Will. Bill, Vin, Bryon, Brian, BL. TM. RE. CC, TH. DW RB. BS. KJ. MM. LR. NP. Mrs able. ST Special Memories: 87 winning the Football Jamboree, Football rally, skipping with you know who. cage, girls restroom, girls lockeroom Next year: Yale or Harvard. Goals: To be the best in whatever I choose and prove to the believers that it can be done. I, Gertie A fable, will a dozen dizzy California blonds and Carmellina to David Nazario. I, Luis Arroyo, will all my gold to Virgen Arroyo. I, Pamela Belsito, will my gum (that I never had) to Mr. Rossi. I, Lisa Berardi, will all my Pee-Wee Herman items to Mr. LaVallee. I, Pattie Bosco, will a Permanent weight loss plan to Mr. Dzinski. 1, Kathy Byron, will the vocabulary words that he dreams up at night to Mr. Dzinski. I, Robert Campbell, will Flying v Gibson Elec- tric Guitar and my 'Metallica shirt to Mr. Mig. I, Marihel Cardona, will my straw sculptures to Mr. Sirica. I, Dawn Cherry, will my nice personality to Sandy Kenneson. I, Paula L. Cioffi, will the circle of Fifths and my voice to Mrs. Lida Pellitier. I, Andrzej Danes, will a guitar pick to Jim Tough. I, Cynthia Dejesus, will all my good times at Wilby to my sister Tammi Dejesus. I, Gina Dilger, will leave my English notebook to Mr. Balletco. I, Mary Lou DiMaio, will a new hairdresser to Mr. Gori. 1, Sean Dorantes, will my ability to Find good friends to Monique. Tiffany, Brittany. I, Randa Eason, will all my old and used boy- friends to the future Miss Wilby Vanessa King. I, Paul Fruin, will the ghost of my Citation to the Junior Class. I. Gina Giordano, will a twelve pack of Snickers to Mr. Sirica. I, Mike Grady, will all my unique ways of cheat- ing to Kendra George. I, Susan Grasso, will my can of hairspray to Mike Affhauser. I. Pat Hernandez, will leave my late slips to Mrs. Pelletier. I, Rounia Hinton, will my tennis equipment to Michael Steven and all my memories of the past four years to anyone who wants them. I, IVa hid a Hoosain. will my long and beautiful hair to Mr. Corbett. I, Lisa Hurbon, will pleasing and bubbly per- sonality to Mr. Mazzaferro. 1. Elisa Jamele, will luck and success to the Class of 1988! I, Anthony Jones, will my algebra book to Mr. Hayes. I, Rcshonia Jenkins, will all my left over credits and all my favorite pencils to Tamika Thomp- son. I, Glorie Marryatt, will one million dollars to Mr. Purcaro. 1, Gayle Mazzaferro. will my thanks to Mr. Killer for being the greatest teacher and friend one could hope for. I, Chris O'Connor, will all my car magazines and recipes to Mr. Mig. I, Nelson Ortiz, will my handcuffs and security badge to my cousin, Emilano (Macho Man). I, Marcelle Rizk, will all my good times to Mrs. Cables’ Classes. I,Jodi Saltzmann, will compassion for the sick to Nurse Preslopsky. I, Dean Schuster, will my wardrobe, hairstyles, and the blessings of God to Purcaro, Killer, and Ray Gori! 1, Kellie Sickler, will all my lav passes and bad moods to Mr. Goggins. I, Maria Skabardonis, will my lotion to the greeds in my science class. I, Tammy Tyler, will all my tardy slips and days out to Jody Niquette. I. Dadney Ward, will leave my good marks to Robert Wills. I, Raquell Ward, will personality and Good Fortune to Renee Ward. I, Joseph Willette.Jr. will my six year old blue cub's hat to Mrs. Cutrali. I. Rudy Williams, will my talented voice to Calvin Anderson (who cannot sing). The Class Of 1988 Baby Picture Scrapbook Yes, folks. Due to popular demand baby pictures are here! See if you can figure out who's who as you peruse the cuddly tots on these pages. Use their initials as clues. As a last resort the page where you can find their sen - ior pictures are in parenthesis below each baby's picture. Good Luck and have fun. Th' fun. y rbook ' ork'd , this 1° Uroous - 1 � iA I N «w G. Ma 2 would someday be one of the smartest members of the class of 1988. And a black belt to boot! (page 22) It looks like A M )ust loved the deserts served at her first birthday party, (page 2)) rt frAf l'o0u ' � . ea n;; ..sc lof 0' Ac age 5 TG. was flashing that well known smile (page 14) WILBY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1988 Senior Superlatives Brainiest - Andrea Monsette and Paul Frain 58 Supcrlatives Class Couple - Gina Giordano, Frank Di Caprio Most Athletic ■ Byron Trent, Jodi Saltzman ' Actors ■ Rosemary Odeh, Dean Schuster Best Looking Marcelle Rizk. Mark Parisi Superlatives 39 Class Devils Mario Gibson and Ken Capaldo Class Dreamers - Mia Ayorte and Bill Kaloidis Most School Spirit - Phil Halmers and Danae Murray III Class Musicians ■ Andy Danes and Rosemary Odeh 40 Supcrlativcs Most Likely To Succeed - Sonya Sykes. Paul Frum Most Popular ■ Phil Lott and barbara Love Superlatives 41 42 Suptrlativts Class Angels • Sam Beamon. Parry Hernandez Most Sophisticated ■ Marcelle Rizk, Thomas Hoffler Quietest Sonya Sykes and Richard Norwood (Hey! Where’s Richard, Sonya? Camera shy, huh) Most Talkative Erik West and Stephanie Gardner Most Unique Becky King and Dean Schuster Superlatives 45 Everybody looks very serious as Baseball Coach Mr. Tirado makes a visit to the mound. Girls Basketball star Barbara Love overcomes quintuple teaming in order to pop this lay up. z v J - mewtona Cross Country runners make their way across the course s hilly terrain. It looks like dueling putters' as Golf Coach Sidella instructs Mike Romaniello on his short game. Parry Hernandez eyes the path of her tennis shot before getting ready to handle its return Gathering in one of his pattened rebounds is Boy's Hoop standout Dewdrop Ellis SPORTS Lott Lifts Vats To Heights Front How (I. to r.): Brandon Sumlcr, Dwayne Ellis, Phil Low (co-cape.), Keith Lott (co-cape.), Tracey Douglas, Keith Jordan. Second Row: Cazzie Iverson, Tighe Moran, Anthony Banks, Obee Byrd, Simon Manning, Glynn Wallace. Ty Stevenson. Back Row: Monique Trent (manager), coach Reggie O'Brien. Absent from picture: Coach Jeff Hunter, coach Herb LeGree. For the third season running the Wilby High Boys Basket- ball Team provided for their fans with thrills, excitement, and great play from start to fin- ish. Under the guidance and leadership of veteran coach Reggie O'Brien, and utilizing the outstanding skills of all- time standout senior Phil Lott, the Wildcats posted an out- standing 21-3 mark, earned a top state tournament berth, and challenged for the city and league crowns to the very last game. For the most part, this season revolved around Mr. Lott, the city of Waterbury’s all-time re- cord-setting player. While serv- ing as the backbone tor tne team Phil set city and Nauga- tuck Valley League career scor- ing records and earned first team spots on the All-City and All-N.V L. teams for the third straight year. He was also cho- sen first team All-State for the second consecutive year. He | averaged over thirty points per game, scoring from the outside, in close, everywhere. Phil also set a Valley record by scoring sixty-one points versus Kenne- dy in his best one-game effort. He was very highly sought after by many top colleges after the season, and he had the luxury of making the University of Ha- waii his college of choice. Providing leadership were the senior trio of Obee Byrd. Philip Always the center of the opposi- Manning the center position for tion's attention, record-breaking for- much of the season Dwayne 'Dew- ward Phil Lott was almost impossi- drop Ellis became a force to be ble to stop. reckoned with on the inside. The Wildcats got contributions from many sources this season. Here junior guard Tighe Moran deftly finds the open man. Phil’s abilityr to go up over his oppo- nents and hit from anywhere on the court contributed to making him the greatest scorer in N.V.L. history. Boys Basketball 47 Wilby work-horse Keith Lou gets full extension as he lays in two in the victory over Holy Cross. Its clear the decks”, because Phill won t be denied on this drive to the glass. Out-jumping his man by a mile, ju- nior guard Keith Jordan launches a two-pointer. The 1988 Wildcats were a loose and relaxed group, as evidenced here, even in the face of adversity. By battling his opponents for this ball, senior Tracy Douglas gives proof of his contributions to the club. 48 Boys Basketball 'Cats Claw To Heights Again Much of Wilby's success next year will depend on the continued dominating performances of Keith Lou. 'Continued From Pg 46) But a great team needs more than one solid player and this Wilby team had just that. Sup- porting and augmenting Phil were players like hts cousin. Keith Lott. Keith worked the front court and averaged almost fourteen points a game, and crashed the boards to the tune of fourteen rebounds per. The Wildcats also received excellent back court play from Brandon Sumler. Keith Jordan. Tighe Moran, and Ant Banks. Obee Byrd. Tray Douglas, and Dwayne Ellis did a super job of scoring and rebounding in- side. The highlights of the season were plentiful earning the twen- ty-one victories, the boys got a big thrill out of beating arch- rival Crosby twice and was the only team to beat eventual N V.L. champ Holy Cross. Los- ing out to the Crusaders for the crown in the last game of the season provided squad s only- real disappointment. The team surpassed all ex- pectations. giving a veteran Holy Cross team its only loss and taking them into double- overtime before losing to them.' were Coach O’Brien's feelings at the seasons end Wilby has a bright future in store, returning ten of its thir- teen varsity players. We expect to vie for the city and N.V.L title again next year Showing a nice soft touch from the outside. Dcwdrop scored from all over the court for the Cats this season. Boys Basketball 49 Taking a deep breath. Brandon The first Wilby athlete to get his uniform number retired. Phil poses with his Sumler stops and pops vs. Holy Cross. coaches. Reggie O’Brien and Herb Le Gree Tough Season Befalls Booters The hdir flies as freshman Jan Moran launches a header goalward. a QcST? 65 Extending himself to the limit, goalie Lenny James goes all out to stop an opposition shot on goal. The Withy Soccer Team, a program still in its infancy, had a few setbacks this season as it continues to try to really get off the ground. Coach Clemente Perrotta had to battle a numbers crunch this year, which cut into the teams ability to completed in the tough Naugatuck Valley League. Credit must be given though, to those players who kept Wildcat Soccer going. Their effort in pa- tience and in the games was to be commended, and with a few more players, well . . . who knows what would have happened. The squad did feature top notch |unior Marc Nelson, a three year stater. Marc's skills really helped the team out a lot! noted coach Per- rotta. Also of note was the play of Senior co-captain Mike Affhauser and junior Kasheed Jalaludin. Overall, Wilbv's few play- ers showed potential, and with a little bigger turnout there is a little doubt that the team can rise to the top. Mike Grady 50 Soccer front Ron (I. ro r.): — Omcr Jalaludin. Luis Alejandro, Aire Duarte, Ian Moran. Marc Nelson (cap't.), McCarthy Punter Back Row: Coach Clemente Perrotta. Rasheed Jalaludin, Glenn Crcaven. Mike Affauser (dp t.), Lenny James. Gar Punter. Donovan Kdwards, Fred Scott. Mauricio Torrencgra. Ass’t. coach Sam Perugini. The team depended on junior Rasheed Jalaudin, here keeping his eye on the ever changing action. Making the successful switch from goftie to forward was senior co- captain Mike Affhauser. Soccer 51 Adding new meaning to the term stepping in the bucket” ju- nior Brandon Sumler makes his way around the Hop Brook course. Establishing himself as a cross-coun- try standout in his first year out, junior Tighc Moran made the All-City and All N.V.L. teams. Brian Medina, Dwayne Ellis, Keith Jordan and Alan Silva warm up before the match. Getting his second wind. Anthony Banks moves away from his nearest competitors. (Far right): The Wildcat trio of George Hurdle, Ty Stevenson, and Ron Bellamy box out their opponent. 52 Cross- Country Harriers Run To Respectability 111 ■ .11 ■ This year's team was threat! We did better than anyone could imagine. We beat Kennedy, Kaynor, Pnmperaug, Wolcott and all whom had established pro- grams. said first-year coach Reggie O’Brien. After having two mem- bers last season, the Cross (itururv Team had a good-sized squad consisting of all new runners this year and they were excellent peo- ple Junior classman Tight Moran was the team's top standout, making the All - City and All N.V.L. first team. Other outstanding team members were Bran- don Sumler, and Dwayne Kllis, who both proved to be excellent contributors, Anthony Banks, Cazzie Iverson, and Keith Jordon. According to Coach O'Brien, the most exciting things that happened this year were having a runner make All-City and All - N.V.L. and winning 5 meets, finishing W Overall, Coach O’Brien had no disappoint- ments this year with the team, and a lot of satisfac- tion Paula Cioffi Ever a w are of the importance of a good warmup, freshman Thomas King gets the blood flowing before the race. Emerging from the woods and into the home stretch arc Brandon Sumler and sophomore Craig Can- ada. Front Ko (I. to rJ. Chris Hunter. Alan Silva. Brandon Sumler. Dwayne Ellis. Tighe Moran, Anthony Banks. Cazzie 1 verson. Brian Medina. Back Row: George Hurdle. Tyran Atkinson. Thomas King. Manny Wright. Keith Jordan. Shannon Hogues. Haul Gatling. Ron Bellamy. Keith Lott. Barry Pringle. Craig Canada. Coach Reggie O Bnen. Jamel Good son, Ty Stevenson. Cross Country 53 This season the U ilhy Foot- ball Team showed they could be wild. Although they won only two of nine games, there were many moments when they soared. The season started off right with an outstanding victory in the city Jamboree, and ended on a positive note as they were named the winner of the Watcrbury public school title, by virtue of their defeats of Crosby and Kennedy. Behind those victories were their new coach, Mr. Dom Gamhino. He gave encourage- ment and a sense of pride to the boys, and kept their spirits alive. Coach Gambino had a few standout players to call on also. They included junior Rodney Tail (right) who gained 1600 yards and a berth on the All- City team, along with other All - City selections; linebacker Will Gaskin, safety Gary Yates, kicker Mark DeSanto f all seniors), and junior defensive end Tony Diaz. Also, quarter- back Phil Halmers was once chosen regional player of the week, (and fullback Bill Petty scored four touchdowns against Crosby). Senior guard Mark Russo also played well. Janine Price One of the toughest running backs to pass this way was junior Rodney Tail, who rushed for 1600 yards this season. '1 Cats t ;0P I Big 7 bree” Title This injury may have slowed down All-City defensive end Tony Diaz, but no way would it stop him. Sitting (I. to r.) Byron Trent. Phil Halmers. Gary Yates Second Row: Will Gaskin. Joe Ulevikus. Mike Lmsalto. Tracey l wglas. Mark DeSanto. I avid Wright. David Nazario. Mark Pansi. Kenny Capaldo. Curtis Murray. Brian Trent! Third Row: Ass t coach Wardell Ward. Steve Croce, ass t, coach Tony Marmaro, Joe Lombardo. Chris Lott. Chris McCallum. Tito Alvarado. Adrian Soto. Dom Derasmo. Rodney Tait. Ron Cogovan. Tony Diaz. Bill Petty. James Norfleet. Rich Radov. [ wayne Jones. Coach Dom Gambino. ass t coach Mike Parisi, ass t, coach Joe Pansi Back Ro : Hric Cruz. Rich Somers. Otis Robert. Pat Norton. Juan Crespo. Bill Angelicis. Joe Dunbar. The Wilby offense, led by QB Phil Halmers, gets set at the line of scrimmage. A two-way standout. Will Gaskin turns up field with the foot- Tony Diaz provides protection for his quarterback. Hard-running Bill Petty heads into the line for one of his four touchdowns versus Kennedy. An Eagle ball-carrier has the ball knocked loose by Gary Yates, who helped anchor the defense from his safety position, (far left) Football 35 Lilli Despite heavy defense. All- NVL center Barbara Love at- tempts to put one in from close range. Leaving her opponents flat- footed, four year starter Pam Harris skies toward two points. 7 % •o of the finest players in Cat hoop history were Barb and Pam. who helped key the girls team to three straight tournament berths. V Girls Basketball Another senior stalwart for coach Poulin was Jodi Salt man. here firing a running jumpshot against Sacred Heart. Valerie Pearce transfered to Wilby as a junior last year and helped spark the team for two seasons. 5=53 02 CO Front Row (I. to r.) Michelle Bracken. Becky Baez. Marisha Jones. Jodi Saltzman, Sheila Anderson. Back Row: Assistant coach Dave Guerrera, Tasha Blanchard. Kim Wallace. Pam Harris (cap’t.) Valerie Pearce, Lenecia Ward. Barbara Love (Cap't.), Nadine Price, and coach Marl Poulin. Girls Baskethall S7 Harris, Love Lead Lady ' For the Girls Basketball Team, it was a year unlike most other years. Even though the girls started out with fifteen players on the team and ended up with only nine, they still ended up with an excellent record of fourteen wins against seven losses. Even the lack of late- season depth could not limit their success. With the lead- ership and skill provided by the co-captains Barbara Love (left) and Pam Harris, and by fellow senior Jodi Salt man, they remained a competitive team. Under the successful coaching of Mark Poulin and his assis- tant, Dave Guerrera, they again Finished near the top of the Naugatuck Valley League. The most crucial element to the seasons’ success was the contribution of the team’s star players. First and foremost was Barb Love, who average twenty points and twenty rebounds a game on the way to earning many honors, including All-City, AII-NVL, and honorable mention All-State. She was (continued . . .) A star of the for the girls squad figures to be sophomore Michelle Bracket who showed good moves and a nice jumper. Lady ’Cars Earn Tourney Berth ultimately chosen the most outstanding senior girl hoopster in the city. During her career she set Wilby re- cords for scoring (with over 1200 points) and for re- bounding. Her counterpart. Pam Harris, also shown brightly. Besides being the best de- fensive player on the team she made a big contribution when she made the difficult transition from forward to guard. From there she ran the offense with excellent results. Although the team’s jour- ney into the state tourna- ment ended after a hard- fought loss in the opening round, the girls really had plenty to be proud of again this year and look forward to continued great results in seasons to come. Shelby fames As Sacred Heart attempts to de- fend their basket. Pam Harris puts up a 2 pointer for the LadyCats. 58 Harh Lose, here with coaches Dave Gucrrera and Mark Pou- lin. proudly displays the two balls with which she reached her lOUOth point and 1000th rebound. A fingertip a way, Val. Kim Wal- lace, and their opponents reach for the ball. Almost losing her balance. Sheila Andrews maintains possession of the ball. Barb hustles against some sturdy Making her way around every competition to get a ball headed out obstacle. Val Pearce rushes for the of bounds. ball as becky Baez looks on. Girls Basketball V? With a mighty roar, Marcel Nicola sora launches a vicious overhand from the baseline. Going up high to meet the toss and then rocket his serve, freshman Ian Moran shows the form that made him the Wildcats' top player. It looks like Dean Schuster has it made in his shades as he fires back an opposition ground stroke. With the grim determination of a fu- ture champ, freshman Ken Owens . makes a play from behind the baseline. mor Crun winds “P for hlrd return of a forehand. 60 Boys Tennis Wildcats Ace The Future Kneeling (I. to r. i Marcel Nicolasora. Curtis Murray. Larry Breen. Brian Mediru. Standing: Gary Belinky. Ken Owens. Fred Scott. Dean Schuster. Ian Moran, coach Lee Klemschmidt. Boys Tennis 6l This season the Boys Ten- nis Team got a sorely needed infusion of good, new blood and set the team up for excel- lent seasons in years to come. Coach Lee Klemschmidt had only one returning senior. Dean Schuster who was joined by newcomer Fred Scott as the only two upper- class. Me did have some good returning underclassmen like Marcel Nicolasora. Curtis Murray and Larry Breen. Marcel and Curtis teamed to form the Cats number one doubles team and qualified for state tournament action. Brian Medina surprised his coach with his first-year play, and Gary Belinky proved to be a real noodge” to his team, his coach, and the opposition with his constant chatter. The heart of the team though was outstanding freshman play- er Ian Moran. Ian was Wilby's number one seeded player, was an NVL All-Star, and qualified for the state tourney. Mis hard- fought NVL tournament victo- ries provided some of the sea- son's top highlights. Although he was slightly dis- appointed by the teams final V 10 mark (he had figured on at least a .MX) season). Coach Klemschmidt had to be proud of his teams' effort and must eagerly anticipate doing very well during next years cam- paign. Going up for a high volley, senior Fred Scott works close to the net. Girls Get It Served Up To Them Looking like a person in complete control of the situation, senior co- captain Cheryl Jamieson awaits an opponent's serve. mm A study in concentration. Co-cap- tain Danae Murray goes into her serve's windup. If nothing else, a season of the Wilby Girls Tennis Team provides one with a chance to compete, exercise, and learn the game of tennis under one of the finest teachers around, veteran coach Ken Killer. It was of one of those seasons this year. Inexperience hurt the team so much that they couldn't achieve a victory in any match. No- body got down because of the losses , Coach Killer was quick to point out, The senior girls helped the new members to learn the game and contribute to the season. Seeing that it was to be a learning experience, Coach Killer made sure that everyone got to play. Different players got into the matches, and the numbers one, two. three, and four seeds were rotated. Over time, they improved, and sur- passed Mr. Killer’s expecta- tions. He was sure to mention the determined effort of seniors Cheryl Jamieson, Danae iMurray, Patty Hernandez, and Jodi Saltzman and junior Laura Arroyo to do their best each and every match. Despite the record, Coach Killer had no disappointments about the season and figures that next year will be easier, and in two years they should prove very tough. Kneeling (I. to r.): Coach Ken Killer. Cheryl Jamieson (ctpt.), Danae Murray (apt.), Patty Hernandez (apt.). Standing: Rosemarie Gallant. Jennifer Fiepel, Jeannete Dorais, Jodi Nelson. Jennifer Tallman. Jodi Saltzman, Laura Arroyo, Dana Gizzi. Marge Francis, Yolanda Cameron. 62 Girls Tennis There’s no letting up when you play junior Laura Arroyo, here walloping a two-fisted backhand. Putting the hall in play at the start of another set, senior co-captain Patty Hernandez was one of the few veterans on the squad. Stepping into position for a fore- Going low to scoop up a volley at hand return, senior Jodi Saltzman her feet is Yolanda Cameron as was in her first year on the team. Pattv backs her up. Girls Tennis 63 As catcher Becky Baez crouches behind the plate Charlotte Quirk gets ready to fire. Taking her full cut, Brandie Deschainc was not one to be cheat - ed at the plate. Coach Letsky could always count on the steady play of sophomore Jodi Brewer. Monique Tent and Brandie listen in as Coach Letsky imparts some wisdom. 64 Softball The Wilby Softball Team went into the 1968 season with a new coach and a new attitude. New coach Bob Let sky real- ized that as a team they were young and inexperienced. They decided to relax, take things as they came, including a few lumps, and to learn and gain experience as the season went on. And. wouldn’t you know it, that is just what did happen. After undergoing some rough moments, by seasons end Coach Letsky’s young ladies were maturing into solid ball- players. More than a few of the players caught the eye of oppo- sition coaches and earned post- season honors. Foremost among them was sophomore Brand ie Dcschaine who earned All-City kudos as a util- ity player and received honor- able mention for the All-N.V.L. team. Several young ladies re- ceived honorable mention for the All-City team. They were Monique Trent. Beth Cer- ic Ho. Terri Privott, Becky Hue , and Jodi Brewer. In looking back. Coach Letsky was proud of the way the ladies gained maturity and experience in the face of adver- sity and feels that if this solid core, “sticks together, they will be right in the competition in seasons to come. Front Row (I. to r.i Brandie Dcschaine (cape ). Becky Baez (capt.). Monique Trent. Jennifer Santoro. Back Row: Coach Boh Letsky, Penny Jorge. Charlotte Quirk, Jodi Brewer. Angela Hathaway. Beth Ceciello. coach Patricia Frazer. Absent from photo: Erica Goode. Guarding the line with her glove held low, first baseman Monique Trent is determined not to let any- thing past her. Ladies Learn As They Go With grim determination, Becky makes the tag at the plate and gets set to throw down to second for a double play. Baseball Team Plays Hardball When asked if the XV'ilhy Baseball Team had reached its potential. Coach George Tir- ado could answer proudly, “Yes. we won several more games than 1 had anticipated! After two building years. Mr. Tirado saw his squad begin to gel. Along the way to amassing nine wins this season they knocked off a few tough teams, including state powerhouse Watertown High. The young men also finished with a seven win. three loss city record, sec- ond best in Water bury. The team had a good mix of veteran and younger ballplayers. One player who really reached his potential was junior short- stop Dom Ciarlo, who posted a stellar .405 batting average. The top senior stickouts were second baseman Joe Russo, slick third sacker Mark De- Santo, and Ed Garcia, a 300 hitting outfielder with a good glove. The young players Coach Tirado is banking on next year start with sophomore pitchers Jose Barros and Steve Uliano, who won nine games between them, and Pedro Quintana. The 'Cats seem well stocked with g x d arms for awhile. The only disappointment was just missing out on a state tour- nament berth, which would have been Wilby's first in many a season. But even that could not dampen the renewed pride, power and enthusiasm that the Wildcat hardballers showed their opponents this season. From Row (I. to r.): Dom Ciarlo. Mark Parisi. Mark DeSanto (apt.), bat boy Georgie Tirado. Joe Russo (cape.). Rich Radov. Pedro Quintana. Back Row: Coach George Tirado. Will Gaskin. Gisbel Pagan. Ed Garcia. Steve IMiano. Jose Barrows. Tim Brown. jr Senior outfielder Mark Parisi stands in for the pitcher's offering. A standout at short, junior Dom Ciarlo came into his own with a .400 batting average. Mark DeSanto goes high to catch an errant peg. Very little got by him this season. With a .500 bat and a good glove senior Ed Garcia made real contri- butions to Wilby's success. Back for another year behind the plate, junior Tim Brown provides experience and determination. Reaching out for an outside pitch, senior Gisbel Pagan tries to get some- thing going for the Wildcats. The action is fast and furious at second base as Joe Russo forces a runner to dive back to the bag. Baseball 67 Mike Romaniello addresses the ball at the tee, as Phil Halmcrs and coach Dave Sidella await their turns. Checking that its path is straight and true. Mike sends his drive up the fairway. Coach Sidella poses with his sen- ior stalwarts Mike and Phil. Both did an excellent job for him in the face of adversity. Showing the freshman how it’s done, Phil sends a short putt toward the cup. Under the watchful eye of his mentor. Mike practices on the Western Hills putting green. 68 Golf There was good news and bad news this Golf season for Wilby coach Dave Sidella. The good news was the return to the team of senior Mike Romanicllo, an out- standing contributor to the squad as a sophomore two years ago, who decided not to come out for the team last year. He joined with fel- low senior Phil Halmers to give the 'Gits a solid one-rwo punch that could hold their own against most of their opponents' best golfers. The bad news occured when Coach Sidella lost the services of promising freshman Todd Stanton to a broken hand. Todd had com- pleted the foursome that league rules said was mandatory in order to score in a match. That meant the scores of the remaining matches could not be counted toward a won-loss record, a bitter pill for the coach and his players to swallow. Nonetheless, Phil, Mike, and freshman James Huggard did continue to practice and enter matches regularly, and did continue to play some good golf. Phil, espe- cially, came into his own this sea- son. always scoring well, and aver- aging a nice total of forty-four strokes for nine holes. The whole team did well considering their lack of players. They unofficially en- tered the N.V.L. tourney and man- aged to beat Kennedy, Crosby, and Ansonia, and finished up in seventh place overall. Not bad for only three guys, hey' Left to right: Coach David Sidella. Mike Romaniello, Phip Halmers, James Huggard. Absent from photo: Todd Stanton. Working with a young player. Coach Sidella gives James Hug- gard tips on his backswing. Golf 69 Showing the good form that has made him a top-flight player, Phil gets set to launch a drive. Golfers Teed Off This season the Wilby Track Team competed with confidence and spirit. Under the guidance of ubiq- uitous coach Reggie O'Brien, leading his third team this school year, the boys showed talent and im- provement all season long. They finished with a 6 win, 5 loss record, beating some excellent teams along the way. Coach O'Brien could point to the outstanding contribution of several play- ers. Of special note were seniors Byron Trent, Gary Yates and Ron Bellamy, who excelled in sprinting and jumping events, and keyed relay teams that quali- fied for the State Meet. Ju- nior middle-distance and distance runner Tighe Moran also stcx)d out by winning four events in a meet on two different occa- sions this season. Also noted by Reggie were Brandon Sumter, Jarese Mitchner, Dw ayne Ellis, Keith Jor- dan, Art McDaniels, James Foy and Jerryr Ea- son. Passing the baron is a crucial part of any relay race. Here, standout sprinters Jarese Mitchner and Keith Jordan execute it flawlessly. One of the top area sprinters. Rodney Tait completes his leg of the relay in his usual position; first place. Vats Race Toward Top front Rou (I. to r.) Ron Bellamy. Keith Jordan, Tighe Moran (capt.). Rod Tait (capt.), Byron Trent (capt.), Gary Yates. Jerry Hason. Second Row: Nicole Delgado. BUI Petty, Art McDaniels. James Foy. coach Reggie O'Brien. Craig Canada. Chris Hunter. Jarese Mitchner. Brandon Sumler. Absent from photo: Anthony Banks, Dwayne Ellis, Terrance Goodson. James Norfleet. David Wright. Leniecia Ward. 70 T rack Although his attire may not be by the book. Byron Trent’s form is, as he launches into another long jump. Senior sprinter Gary Yates sparks the relay team to another victory. Taking his mark for the crucial first leg of his relay, senior Bon Bellamy proved to be one fast cus- tomer this season. Only thirty more laps to go for With a grimmace, junior Art Wilby's outstanding distance man, ju- McDaniels clears the bar in the high nior Tighe Moran. jump. As he lets out a deep breath, frosh Terrance Goodson explodes over z high hurdle. Track 71 Swim Team Gets Back In The Water This season Wilby’s Swim Team was revived after a year- long hiatus by a new, energetic coach, Mr. J.R. Birtwell. Coach Birtwell successfully whipped up a new enthusiasm for the team, got a core of young hard workers, and laid the groundwork for a complete renaissance ot the Wildcat swim program. Although they failed to win a meet this season, the team had more than a few highlights. Just getting into the water again was first and foremost. Also the emergence of several standouts, including some strong female members, was noteworthy. Wilby was the N.V.L.’s only co-ed team and Coach Birtwell was impressed enough with his young ladies to be optimistic about having separate boys and girls squads next year. Wilby’s top overall swim standout was freshman Ian Moran. He set freshman records in the 200 medley and 100 fly and placed in every meet despite swimming against the best every opponent had to offer. All things considered, Wilby High was happy and proud about having a swim season, and continued improvement, with Moran and the girls team under Mr. Birtwell’s guidance, seems inevitable for them. Ray La Valle is all eyes as he sprints toward the finish line. Seated (I. to r.): F.ric Bell, Gary Belinky. Ray LaVallee. Shane Oistian, John Seeley. Standing: Brad Bell, Glenn Spaulding. Ian Moran. David Chilcoat. Chris Howarth. Paul Fruin, coach J.R. Birtwell. On Board: Brian Medina. Jennifer Tallman, Christine McGavran. Becky Bohmer. Erica Goode. Coach Birtwell was especially Waiting for the starters gun, Brian proud of his lady swimmers; Erica Medina and Gary Bclinky are ready Goode, Jennifer Tallman, Chris for a practice race. McGavran. and Becky Bohmer. After getting some advice from his coach. Brian will head out to the board to work on his dives. Freshman Ian Moran may be an outstanding prospect, but he sure looks funny doing it. It's Glen Spandting and Chris Howarth's turn to get in some practice heats. Swimming 75 “Pride And Spirit' Personified Holding her breath awaiting the outcome of an imponant play, freshman Michelle Benjamin gets set to explode into a cheer. 74 Cheerleading Once again this year Pride and Spirit was kept in excel- lent voice and form by the super-enthusiastic, hard- working Wilby Cheer- leaders. This squad carried on the excellent cheerlead- ing tradition that has devel- oped over the years here at Wilby High. As usual they could be found on the side- lines on crisp autumn after- noons cheering for the foot- ball players to do their best and in the gym on cold win- ter nights, encouraging the crowd to get behind the basketball players as they made their way toward an- other victory. And as always, they could be counted on to get the whole school going during pep rallies and other activities. This year the girls were under the guidance of new coach Yvette Rush, who not too many years ago was captaining the squad herself. She had two seniors to look to for leadership in Danae Murray and Meirra Rush, Yvette's sister. Go Wildcats! First Row (I to r.) Michelle Benjamin. Amssa Rush. Kianna Mobley, Danae Murray. Meirra Rush. Moniece Robinson. Kim Ruffin Second Row: Scacey Byron. Tanya Scenson. Jamaris Robinson. Janine Price. Tanya Bisaillion Back Row: Rounia Hincon. Angelica DeRosa. Ladie Rivera. Vanessa King, coach Yvette Rush. Performing one of their world- famous pyramids, the Wilby cheer- leaders show their form. The team was keyed by its two senior veterans Danae Murray and Meirra Rush. uilifn SUPERLATIVE MARK DE SANTO FOOTBALL - ALL-CITY BASEBALL - ALL-NVL (Honorable Mention) PHIL HALMERS FOOTBALL Republican-American Player of the Week PAM HARRIS BASKETBALL All-City (Second Team) AU-NVL (Second Team) PHILLIP LOTT BASKETBALL All-City AU-NVL ____All-State SENIOR ATHLETES BARBARA LOVE BASKETBALL All-City AU-NVL All-State (Honorable Mention) JOE RIJSSO BASEBALL AU-NVL (Honorable Mention) BYRON TRENT TRACK AU-NVL GARY YATES FOOTBALL All-City Members of the class of 1988 belt out their usual enthusiastic rendition of Wilby's Alma Mater. (Well, maybe not enthusiastic) yv . - � !■ r II m Only Ron Bellamy seems to be amused as he has a conversation with Obec Byrd and Roy Thompson at the Senior Prom (above) Wilby's finest stand for a well deserved ovation at the Super Senior Supper (above right) The friends of Marne’’ turn to greet her as she makes her entrance at yet another cocktail party she has thrown ACTIVITIES Wide smiles abound as members of Wilby’s Homecoming Court get congratulated by their receiving line. cl mertt ut Marcus Powell knows that he’s apt to get scalped if he doesn't show Reshoma Jenkins a great time at the Prom tonight. The Ring Ceremony Is A Junior Yea The ritual ring-turning takes place between Patty Lopez and Gerlie Afable. ' What an exciting occasion! Receiv- ing my school ring gave me a feeling of belonging to Wilby High School. These are just two of the many comments heard at the Class of 1988 Ring Ceremony held in April of our junior year. Our rings were presented to us by our class officers during a ceremony held in the auditorium. They were assisted by class advisors, Mrs. Tuttle and Mr. Serafine. As our names were called, one by one, we approached the stage, dressed in some of our best attire. Besides receiving rings, the ladies in the audience were also presented with a green and white carnation, repre- senting the spirit” of Wilby High School. After receiving their rings with honor and pride in their school, the seniors-to-be then gathered together in the cafeteria for refreshments. At this time the ritual of turning these newly received symbols of being part of Wilby began. We will always wear our Wilby rings with pride and spirit with which they were bestowed upon us on that memorable day.”, was the way one senior described her feelings after Ring Ceremony, 1987. Paula Cioffi Tami M. Gosselin We will always wear our rings with pride and spirit. ” Having your ring turned by a friend finalizes Carm Cavallo inspects her newly-acquired ring as the event. Barb Love turns Aprile Porter’s as Diana Devino waits for hers. Val Pearce does the honors for Pam Harris. The fella's line up for the chance to turn Tricia Parker’s ring. 80 Ring Ceremony With pride and anticipation Kathy Byron, followed by George Caulfield, receives her ring. At the reception after the ceremony refresh- ments are served. Obee Byrd is about to dig in. The young ladies of the class also received carnations to go along with their rings. Katy Trudeau is handed hers by class officer Candy Eggleston. Ring Ceremony 81 As she admires its beauty. Mrs. Tuttle turns Jcannine Pruden’s ring. In n suspicious moment, Mr. Leonardi crowns Pam Harris as Miss Wilby. Mr. Senior Byron Trent waits his turn as Mr. Serafine looks on. Voted by their classmates as Miss and Mr. Senior's attendants were Lori Breen and Cur- tis Clemon. Dressed in white tuxedoes and gowns, mem - bers of Wilby High's unofficial royalty take their place on the beautifully decorated dias. Wilby's roysl court pauses to sing their na- tional anthem before the ceremony begins. 82 Homecoming Spirit Shine During Coronation Ceremony Smiling proudly are Carmelina Cavallo and Byron Pittman, Miss and Mr. Wilby's attendants. The special time know as Homecoming Week is culminated in the elegant Coronation Ceremony. On parade before the entire student body Byron and Pam personify Wilby pride and spirit. Miss and Mr. Senior for the Class of 1988 were Barbara Love and Gary Yates. It was that time of the year again, when Wilby is called upon to show her pride and spirit by wearing green and white and tak - ing part in many activities — it was Homecoming Week. The culmination of this special time is the Homecoming Coronation Ceremo- ny, when students from each of the school classes are crowned as Wilby's royalty” in front of the student body, faculty, friends, and family. The Coronation is one of the most for- mal and beautiful of all occasions held during the school year. Most of the school dressed up in some of their finest attire as the Wilby family watched as classmates they voted for as their representatives were crowned. The proud winners of this year's titles definitely deserve mention. Elected to the highest honor of being named Miss and Mr. Wilby were Pam Harris and Byron Trent, their attendants were Carmelina Cavallo and Byron Pittman. Barbara Love and Gary Yates were selected to receive the honor of being chosen Miss and Mr. Senior, and were attended by Lori Breen and Curtis demon. Taking the Miss and Mr. Junior titles were Laura Arroyo and Curtis Murray. Moniece Robinson and Larry Breen completed their court. The sophomore class was re- presented by Kiana Mobley and Cazzie Iverson, along with Margaret Francis and Barry Pringle. Last but not least were the freshmen honorees, Lenecia Ward, Joseph Dunbar, Joy Greco, and Kenny Owens. The entire week's activities were once again ably coordinated by Mrs. Lillie Head. She was assisted by Mrs. Savage and Mrs. Pellitier. Tami M. Gosselin Homecoming Coronation 83 The Wilby Drama Club’s pre- sentation of Marne , April 31 and May 1, was a smash. This musical by Lawrence and Lee with music by Jerry Herman is about a rich eccentric woman named Marne Dennis (Rosemary Odeh) and such friends as a publisher (Paul Fruin) and a broadway star, Vera (Stephanie Gardner). After the death of his parents, Marne's nephew Patrick (Eric Trusiewicz) comes to live with her. Battling Patrick's trustee (James Stack) all the way, Marne's philos- ophy that life is a banquet leads to marriage with a wealthy south- ern plantation owner (Dean Schuster), writing her memoirs, giving advise to Agnes Gooch (Katy Trudeau), and finding a suitable wife for Patrick. It was a very special event for three seniors; Rosemary Odeh, Katy Trudeau, and Stephanie Gardner. They have been involved in the Drama Club productions all four years and this year they were at their best. Cheryl Jamieson Paul Fruin. Eric Trusiewicz, James Stack, and Dean Schuster were the only male cast members. Mame (Rosemary Odeh) introduces her neph- ew Patrick to her drinking buddies. Looking heavenward for assistance. Anges Gooch (Katy Trudeau) enters the frightening big city to bring her ward Patrick (Eric Trusiewicz) to meet his Auntie Mame Making some last minute touch-ups. Cheryl Jam son helps Patty Lopez get ready before going on Drama Club Presents A Stellar Mu me 5 philosophy that life is a banquet” means a life full of adventure. The female leads Stephanie. Katy, and Rose pre| for their opening numbers. 84 Mame A show stopping number was the rousing Open A New Window , sung by the entire cast. Putting their all into a song are Tami Gosse- lin. Patty Hernandez, and Dean Schuster. TTte Moon Song was just one showcase of the students dancing and singing abilities. Bankrupt pUygirl-turned-showgirl Mame tries her hand at Broadway with her friend Vera Charles (Stephanie Gardner). Class Play 85 Wilby’s Special Seniors Receive A Super” On Tuesday, May 10, 1988 the Wilby faculty honored those 93 seniors who have conducted themselves in an exemplary manner throughout their years at Wilby. Many teachers volunteered their time and energy in preparing this special dinner for these Super Seniors The evening was a complete success from beginning to end. Upon arriving with their proud parents, the seniors signed the Super Senior Scroll of 1988. After signing their names to the scroll, they all enjoyed coketMils and hors d'oeuvres in the Me- dia Center. The dinner was served in the beautifully decorated cafeteria, where the teachers provided service that was excep- tional. Their congeniality made the even- ing pleasurable. The purpose behind the Super Senior Supper is not just to show appreciation to the cooperative students. More important- ly, it is designed to encourage all students to strive for the same recognition through proper conduct. The faculty hopes to someday see all students honored in such a 'super'' celebration. Paula Cioffi Wilby faculty and administration honor those seniors of outstanding conduct with a special evening. Rudy Williams gives the high sign for being part of this special occasion. Partaking of Mr. Dandonoli's service during the Coketail” hour are Mike Grady and his folks. Stephanie Tintone wav accompanied by her parent Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Tintone. Mr. Flannery again lent his culinary expertise to tl dinner preparations. Easy on the Vino. Flann! 86 Super Senior Supper Students and parents got a kick out of being waited on by teachers. Here, Mrs. Culhane does the honors for Candy and Mrs. Eggleston. The scroll signing is an important moment, and Mr. Garcia wants to capture Julio's turn for posterity. Checking over the list of Super Seniors is Mr. Charles Walker, along with his son. Anthony Ben- ford. Super Senior Supper 87 This year Mr. Mazz received help in the kitchen from a new able assistant. Mrs. McCabe. % Super friends as well as Super Seniors. Tammy Tyler and Kathy Byron shared this happy moment togethei Mr. and Mrs. Jerry King's faces show the pride they have in their daughter. Vicky. 88 Super Senior Supper Seniors Receive Special Salute The Super Seniors feature some of Wilby’s finest examples of citizenship and pride. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Roy's parents, are aware the hard work and self-discipline that goes into becom- ing a Super Senior. Adanosky. William A fable. Off I if A l e . Domingo Harreio. Nancy Beamon. Samuel Benford. Anthony Bennett. Roger Berardt. Liu Bond. Patricia Boko. Patricia Breen. Lon Broun. Michelle Butler. Felicia Byron. Kathleen Canady. Paul C aputo. Annmarie Ca alio. Carmelma Ctoffi. Paula ( lemon. Cun is ( ranson. Kenneth Dejeur . Cynthia Detanio. Matk Di aprto. Frank Dilger. Gina MiMaiO, Mars Lou Doug la . Natacha Drake. June Fggleaton. Candace Franklin. Dakar Frvtn. Paul R Gama. Julio Gardener. Stephanie Gon aler. Evelyn Go% eltn. Lon Go eltn. Tami Grady. Michael Gra o. Susan Halmer . Phillip Ham . Pamela Hernandet. Patricia HtHtxatn. Wahida 4« k son. Jonathan Jalaludm. Na ihere Jamele. Elisa Jordan. Leroy Kadotdi . William Kella . Richard King, Victoria LeGa e. Liu LeVa eur. Angel Lynch. Angela Marryan. Gloria Mai aferro. Gayle Moreno. Nancy Moreno. Orlando Murray. Danae Norwood. Richard Nueraki . Sharon OBnen. Kelly O'Connor. Christopher Odeh. Rosemary Perugini. Carlos Pittman. Byron Porter. Apnle (Jutrk, Joanne Heye . Jorge K10 . Walrska Km era Miguel Ht k. Marcelle Robinson, Ravlonda Rodrigue Betsy Romaniello. Michael Rubbo. Roben Ku h Meirra Salt man. Jodie Santiago. Carlos Santiago. Eunice Santiago. Loyda Schuster. Dean Sc on. Fred Skabardonia. Maria Stack. James Syke . Sonya Telesca. Thomas Thompson. Roy Timone. Stefanie Trent. Byron Trotman. Joseph Trudeau. Kathleen Tyler. Tammy ard. Dadnes U illiams Rudy II right. David Its service with a smile as Mrs. Edmonds and Miss Gorman wait on the Caputo family. F.n|oying the meal s Mozzarella en Carrozza ap- petizer are senior Nancy Moreno (rifiht) and family friend Millie Diaz Super Senior Supper 89 Clothing Students Display A Touch Of Elt Once again this year, friends of Wilby High School were delighted to see a fine display of the skill and creativeness shown by students of the Home Economics classes when they were treated to the department's annual fashion show, this year entitled A Touch Of Elegance The event was coordinated again this spring by Mrs. Gwiazdoski Wilby s sewing teacher, who was assisted by her departmental col- leagues. Mrs Edmonds. Miss Tichon, and Mrs Ruby.. The highlights of the evening were the fashions, all made throughout the school year by members of the clothing. Advanced Cloth- ing. and Fashion Design classes In what could be considered one big final exam, everyone passed with flying colors. The show was divided into four segments, each devoted to a different type of dress The Pizzaz segment featured the latest in casual dress. Cover Girls emphasized day time wear. Sight and Day featured dressy evening wear, and finally Total Essence displayed the pro- gram's most elegant creations, the evening gowns. For the second year in a row. the Home Economics department showed Wilby excel- lence at its peak and served notice to all in attendance that with the proper guidance, moti- vation. interest, and work a touch of perfec- tion could be attained Commentating on the Pizzaz segment of A Touch of Elegance is senior Tamara Myers For the second year in a row the Home Economics Department's fashion show A Touch Of Elegance attains more than just a touch of nrrterrinn This is the prom gown that Stacey Foote wore this spring. She made it in the Advanced Clothing class. A feast of ruffles. Val Pearce shows off her black satin, one-shouldered cocktail dress. Working hard all year to make sure the evening was a success was Mrs. Gwiazdoski Clothing I student Ran a Zachary models her lace and satin tea length dress. 90 Fash ion Show This soft blue balloon dress was made by Tricia Parker in her Fashion Design class. A member of the Fashion Design group also. Felicia Butler models her intricate mauve satin and lace prom gown. Twmimm (ir.ih.im made this long khaki dress in the Advanced Clothing class. She looks great! Fashion Show 91 May 27, 1988. The Long-Awaited Prom Finally Chitter-chatter in the classroom, hall- ways and cafeteria about who's taking who, who's wearing what and where ev- eryone is going after the Prom sparked the beginning of the plans for the Senior Prom. The executive committee, headed by Mrs. Tuttle and Mr. Serafine, held several fund raisers, such as the sale of Class of '88 sweat shirts and coffee and glass mugs to defray the cost of our prom. Next, they met on several occa- sions to vote on prom favors, selections for the theme song, and the voting of the Prom king and queen. The vote for our theme song went to student body, and Make it Last Forever won hands down. With the arrangements finalized. May 27, 1988 was here at last, a glorious day that we had all looked forward to for four years. And what a perfectly beautiful evening it was for outdoor photographs of young couples in lovely gowns and handsome tuxedos. (continued . . .) Portrait taking was an imponam pan of the evening for almost every couple. Pausing for a break from their pnme rib dinners are seniors DalipCaiimovski and Vicky Samolis. Kelly O'Brien is shocked to find that Mrs. Susan Grasso and her date are a picture of happiness McCabe is checking lav passes at the Prom. on Prom night. 92 Semor Prom Senior Prom 93 Many folks wondered where this cute couple was headed after the Prom was over Once the music started it was difficult to get revelers like Gayle Maz afcrro and her date off the dance floor. Class adxisor Mr. Sera fine made sure he found time from all of his responsibilities to steal a dance with his wife. Pausing u ith their dates before entering the hall are seniors Margaret LeFebvre and Tammy Tyler. 94 Senior From Receiving special honors for service to the class were: Carmelma Cavallo. Jodi Saltzman. Gerlie Afable, Angel Le Vasseur. Candace Eggleston. Patty Lopez. James Stack. Dean Schuster, and Thomas Hoffler. Enjoying (he very special evening together are Diana Apicella and Jeff Landry. Ted Strileckis and his date only have eyes for each other this night. Cheryl Jamieson and her date rendezvous under the Aqua Turfs street lamp. Once inside, sophisticated Turf Is The Setting For This Special Night ladies showed off their gowns, jewelry, and latest hair styles. Their charming gentlemen looked neat and trim in their tuxedos. Maurice Robinson and his dare are a picture of style Todd Mancinone and Patty Loper made a cute and elegance. couple on Prom night. Couples arrived in limousines and automobiles, and were greeted by smiling faces and compliments. Friends met and photographed each other on the elegant grounds of the Aqua Turf in Southing- ton to preserve the memory. Once inside, the splendor of the even- ing captured everyones heart. It was ele- gant dining at its best, with background music supplied by our D.J., KickyJ from 1240 WWCO. The dance floor was soon flooded with young men suave and so very handsome, with their beautiful young ladies in flowing gowns in an array of beautiful colors and styles. The time had arrived to crown our prom king and queen. Mrs. T. and Mr. S. decided that all nominees should be awarded the recognition they deserved for their hard work and effort for the senior class. (continued . . . ) As always. Prom night is an evening full of danc- ing and romancing. The Ladies’ room was the scene of constant bus- tle. as the ladies checked up on their looks regularly. 1 Senior Prom 95 Those receiving awards were: Dean Schuster, James Stack, Thomas Hoffler, Jodi Saltzman, Candace Eggleston, An- gel LeVasseur, and Gerlie Afable. The words of the theme song reflected heart felt feelings about the past and the future. We must have surely known what other days would come in other flaming autumns flame. And even though we walk through different ways, to different hills, that remains the same. Watch every splendor, envy all the sky, but recognize the days we knew, and hear the simple sounds we heard. As the birds fly southward to warmth, we shall come back one year. Gloria Marryact Here Are A Few Of The Faces From Prom '88 96 Senior Prom The evening of June 21, 1988 was clear, warm, and wonderful. It was Com- mencement Night at Wilby High, and Wilby's newest graduates, their families, and friends could not have asked for a better evening. This was the moment that these sen- iors had worked all these years toward, a moment when they took another impor- tant step toward adulthood, an evening they would always remember. The seniors gathered in the cafeteria to don their caps and gowns and make any last-minute adjustments. The time was also taken to meet with friends, exchange hugs and congratulations, and make plans for post-graduation celebrations. Then they took their assigned places in the processional line, double checked it, and began the long wait for the proces- sion to begin. Helping each other out, Lori Gosselin and Lisa Hurbon pin on their corsages. Representing the end of the line, processional - wise, are Wright, Willette, West, Ward, Yates, Tyler, and Williams. ceremonies, donning caps and gowns. After a long wait, rheir lines made the march across the breezeway and into the 96 Graduation The graduates-to-be find themselves in various states of attentiveness as the speech - making goes on Mr. Sera fine works the pre • processional line in order to put some pensive seniors at ease with his humor. Wilby alumni candidates Dana Coretto, Dawn Cherry, George Caufield, Dalip Cazimovski, and Jayson Carrion hang out in the halls of Wilby one last time. Class of 1988 valedictorian Paul Fruin made all the appropriate remarks to his classmates during his turn on Graduation 99 The graduates prepare to receive their diplomas as their names arc called one-by-one. Bill Adanosky receives his sheepskin from May- or Santopietro and becomes his Class's first gra- duate. All smiles as they wait for their names to be called are Julio Garcia and Ed Garcia. Receiving a well-deserved hug and congratula- tions, Andre Dickens looks relieved after the cere- mony’s conclusion. 100 Graduation Class Of 1988 Becomes A Part Of Wilby Lore Sharing a laugh after commencement are Phil Halmers and his father. Its movie time for the Jamieson's as Grandmother records this moment. As they received their diplomas many graduates realized that, both happily and sadly, this part of their life was over. Finally the march up the covered ramp, through the main hallway, and across the breezeway began. Slowly and nervously, the class entered the auditorium and moved down the center aisles past family and friends, and then onto the stage. As the commencement ceremony began the assembly was treated to words of encour- agement by several speakers, including valedictorian Paul Fruin, salutatorian and class president Dean Schuster and class vice-president Candace Eggleston. Soon the biggest moment of the night was about to begin, the actual awarding of the diplomas. One-by-one, seniors turned into graduates as they were awarded their sheepskins. And, thus, at that precise moment their names passed into the illustrious history of Wilby High School. Kellie Ward. Mari Cardona, Candy Eggleston and Felicia Butler say good-bye to Wilby High. Members of the Class's proudly display the diplo- mas they have earned at Wilby Graduation 101 Doc Coleman looks very scholarly as he reviews the day's lesson Allied Health instructor Miss Mahaney is surprised to find out that one of her students helping out at the Bloodmobile can't stand the smell of blood. Wildcat coaching legend Fred O'Brien is honored by Mayor Joseph Santopietro prior to the Homecoming Game FACULTY superintendent of school Dr. Robitaille an honorary Wilby letter. ADMINISTRATION Mr. Philip Leonardi Principal Mr. Louis Maz afcrro Assistant Principal Mr. John Spadaro Assistant Principal FACULTY Mrs. Elaine McCabe Assistant Principal Mrs. Antoinette Barber Typing Mrs. Mary Bergantino Gen. Math, Algebra. Phys. Science Mrs. Lilian Brown Guidance 104 Faculty And Staff Mr. Aldo Cipriano English. World Cult., Bilingual Mr. David Coleman Economics, World Cultures f Mr. David Corbett U.S. History. World Cultures Mrs. Theresa Cretclla Steno., Sec. Prac., Typing Ms. Kossana Crudclc Italian. French Farewell, Miss Hutchinson! After forty-five rears in the service of the students of Water - bury. Wilby's guidance depart- ment head. Mary Hutchinson. has decided to begin a very well- deserved retirement. Miss Hutchinson grew up in Watcrbury, attending Columbia (now Kingsbury) School and Watcrbury Catholic High School. She left the area in order to begin her undergraduate studies at St. Elizabeth's in New Jersey, and later received a master's and sixth-year diploma from Colum- bia University. Her teaching career began upon her graduation from college in 1941. Miss Hutchinson's Waterbury tenure began a few years later at Crosby High, where she was a member of the social studies department. She trans- fered to Wilby in order to join the guidance department, and has served as the department head for the past ten years. Miss Hutchinson comes from a very strong teaching tradition. Her aunt. Rose Hutchinson, be- gan teaching English at Wilby in 1922. Two cousins. Mary and Gertrude Hutchinson, were long- time members of the school's business department. Evidently, education is in Miss Hutchinson's blood. That must make it even more difficult to leave a job that has been so such a pan of her life. She does plan to keep busy with involvement in community and civic affairs. That's Miss Mary Hutchinson, al- ways caring, always interested in the betterment of those around her. Farewell and Best Wishes! Miss Mary Gordon Hutchinson Faculty And Staff 105 Mrs. Mar)- Culhane Gen. Cler. Prac . Typing, Bus.-CWE Mr. Kenneth Cur i English. U.S. History. Bilingual Mrs. Lucia Cutrali Math I. II, Geometry Mr. Gerald Dandonoli Talented and Gifted Ms. Sandra Dawson Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Debra Dunn Learning Disabled Mr. Bernard D inski English Dcpx Head English 10, 12 Honors Convocation A Highlight Of Faculty’s Year Guests at the Honors Convocation included Mr. Michael Cooper, receiving the alumus award for his brother B. Jay Cooper Service Award recipient Mr. John McKenna, guest speaker Mr. Alan Demirs ( Wilby 65), and event coordinator Mrs. Mary Culhanc. On one evening during Homecoming Week the members of the Wilby Faculty and staff take time out to honor two people who have made Wilby High School proud. That night is called the Honors Convocation, and the sixth annual installment of that occasion was held this year. The honorees this year, as is the custom, were represen- tatives of both the retired fac- ulty and the school's alumni. Receiving the 1987 Distin- guished Service Award as an outstanding former faculty member was Mr. John Mc- Kenna, a retired teacher, guidance counselor, and coach who earned an excel- lent reputation during his ten- ure at the school. The 1987 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient was Mr. B. Jay Cooper, a member of the Class of 1968. Mr. Cooper went on to a successful jour- nalism career, working for lo- cal newspapers, and has since gone on to become deputy press secretary for President Ronald Reagan. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Mary Culhane. in conjunction with the mem- bers of the National Honor Society. Several distinguished guests were called upon to speak, including The Banking Center vice president Alan Demirs (Wilby ’65). Pre- senting Mr. McKenna's award was Miss Mary Hutchinson, guidance department head, and presenting Mr. Cooper's award was Mr. Louis Mazza- ferro, Wilby vice principal. Mrs. Culhane. Mrs. Shirley Norman, Dean Schuster, and Jodi Saltzman also made remarks. After the presenta- tion of awards refreshments provided by the food service classes were served. 106 Faculty And Staff Mrs. Catherine Edmonds Home Economics, Clothing-EWE Mrs. Suzanne Franson Basic Skills Math Mr. Michael Goggin Business Dept. Head Accounting II. Ill Mr. David Guerrera Physical Education Mrs. Marilyn Gerace English 9. 11 Remedial 10 Mrs. Kathryn Girouard Reading-EWE Mrs. Sallie Guerrera Math, English, Pre Voc. EWE Mrs. Bernadette Gwiazdoski Fashion Design, Clothing Mr. Edmond Fossbender World Cultures Mrs. Davie Glowa Gen. Math, Shop Math, Phys. Science Mr. Frank Granato Distributive Education i Mr. George Haddad Math Dept. Head Mg., Trig.. CWE Math Faculty And Staff 107 Mrs. Judith Haddad World Culture Mr. Michael Hayes General Math. Algebra. Shop Math Mrs. Lillie Head Physical Education Mr. Scott Hendricks Vocational Agriculture Ms. Mary Hutchinson Guidance Dept. Head Mr. Carl Ianantuoni Guidance Mr. Melvin Jones Business Math. Algebra Mr. David Kalach U.S. History. Economics Mr. Kenneth Killer Science Dept. Head Human Biology. Biology •s Mrs. Karen Lawlor English 9. 11 Mr. Leroy Kieinschmidt Calculus, General Math. Trig Mr. Robert Letsky English 10, 12 Mr. David Krill Biology, Enviorn. Science Ms. Meg Mahaney Allied Health Mr. William LaVallee Art I. II 1 Mr. Robert Marcella General Business Data Processing 108 Faculty And Staff Veteran Staffers Seek New Challenges Besides bidding Miss Hutchinson farewell, the Class of 1988 are also the ones who must say good- bye to three long-time members of the Wilby family. After a combined eighty-one years in Wilby's hallowed halls Mrs. Fran- ces Marcuse, Mr. Ned Fossbender, and Mr.John Spadaro have decided to take on new professional challenges as they transfer to Kennedy High School. Mrs. Marcuse has been a very hard working mem- ber of the Science depart- ment since 1966. ceaching earth science, environmen- tal science, and biology. She had the pleasure of watching two of her sons excel at Wilby, Harold, the salutatorian of the Class of 1974, and Andrew (1983). It's hard to believe that the ever-youthful Mr. Fossbender has been on the Wilby staff for twenty- three years, but it's true. Besides teaching social studies, he is responsible for starting the Wildcat tennis program, coached the swimming team, served as yearbook advisor and or photographer for many years, and was a class advi- sor in 1976. Last, but not least is Mr. Spadaro. The well respect- ed vice principal has been on that job for ten years. Prior to that he ran the school's music department for ten years and served as its marching band and concert band director. Mr. Spadaro also taught for six years in other Waterbury schools before coming to Wilby. The Class of 1988 is sor- ry to see these fine educa- tors go, but are happy in the thought that they were with them for their full four years. Mr. Robert Mohilio Concert Band. Music App Mr. Francis Murphy Business Law. Record Keeping Mrs. Shirley Norman World Cultures. Afro- American Studies Faculty And Staff 109 Faculty Superlatives Here’s the result of the balloting out of the fourth annual Faculty Superlative List. It’s all folks, so enjoy! Female Male Brainiest Mrs. Ferraro Air. Pugliese Most Cheerful Mrs. Turtle Mr. Minutillo Cutest Mrs. Cable Mr. Serafine Best Dressers Mrs. Barber Mr. Hayes Easiest Markers Mrs. Culhane Mr. Goggin Most Likely to Eat During Class Mrs. Norman Mr. Sirica Best Figure Physique Miss Crudele Mr. Guerrera Hardest Markers Miss Tuttle Mr. Purcaro Best Looking Miss Crudele Air. Guerrera Loudest Miss McDonald Mr. Murphy Best Personality Mrs. Cable Mr. Sirica Most Popular Mrs. Tuttle Mr. Purcaro Quietest Mrs. Barber Mr. Porcaro Most School Spirit Mrs. Haddad Ponzillo Most Likely to Sell Candy Mrs. Pelletier Mr. R. O'Brien Most Service To School Mrs. Barber Mr. Petro Slaved rivers Mrs. Cretella Mr. Purcaro Strictest Mrs. Lawlor Mr. Pugliese Most Unique Mrs. Cable Mr. Steponaitis Mr. Fred O’Brien IA Dept. Head Drafting Mr. Reggie O’Brien Record Keeping, General Business Mr. Robert Perugini World Cult. Psych. Sociology Mr. John Pctro Accounting. General Business Mrs. Beverly Ponzillo Foreign Language Dept. Head French. Spanish. Latin 110 Faculty 6t Staff Mr. Louis Pon illo U.S. History 1 r I Mr. Nicholas Porcaro Business Machines, Accounting Mr. Kocco Pugliese History Dept. Head U.S. History Mr. Brian Reilly Algebra. General Math, Comp. Math Mr. John Reilly English Mrs. Cheryl Savage Physical Education Miss Dorothy Schildgen Special Services Dept Head Math-EWE Faculty And Staff lU Mr. Scon Sera fine Graphics Mr. Edwin Silva Spanish, World Cult., Env. Sci.. Bilingual Mrs. Valerie Stolfi Reading -EWE Mrs. Michelle Tuttle World Cult., Sociology, Psych. Mrs. Patricia Seymour Spanish Mr. Andrew Sirica Art I. II. Ill Mrs. Loretta Sweeney Librarian Mrs. Diane Voisinc General Math. Geometry Mr. Raymond Short Intro LA. Mrs. Dolores Sirica Allied Health Miss Joanne Tichon F x ds I. Home Economics, Parenting Mr. William Walcott Power Mechanics. Intro LA Mr. David Sidella Adaptive P.E. Mr. Louis Steponaitis I. A-EWE Mr. George Tirado Alg . Gen Math. World Cult.-Bilingual Miss Gay Yadorola English, 9. 11 112 Faculty And Staff SUPPORT STAFF Dr. Joseph He 1 lot11 Psychologist Mrs. Gloria Bonaldi Assistant Principals’ Secretary Miss Tina Manning Main Office Secretary Mrs. Lori Stanco Library Aide Mrs. Stella (Doc) Preslopsky Nurse Mrs. Jean Quinn Aide-EWE Miss Carol Watson Attendance Secretary Support Staff 113 Mrs. Edmonds demonstrates how to use a pattern for Home Ec beginners Thumbs Up! is Joe Ulevicus' opinion of the Junior Semi- Formal. CL WteMt Uf __________J Future leaders of the class of 1990 are Miss 6i Mr. Sophomore. Kiana Mobley and Cazz Iverson Home Room 32 was voted to have had the Most Spirit during the week of Homecoming festivities. Take our word for it, all these folks are all wearing green. CLASSES and CLUBS Proudly representing the Junior class at the coronation ceremony is Curtis Mur- ray. Many underclassmen make up the chorus that entertains the student body at an assembly. This crew knows that it won t be long till they'll be seniors and rule the Wilby roost. Juniors Acevedo, Michelle Afable, Albert Alejandor, Luis Alonso, Isabel Aloisi, Monica Alvardo. Alejandro Alves. Maria Arroyo. Laura Azzara, Paula Bell, Felissa Bennett, Richard Bisaillon, Lorisa Blanchard. Tasha Bouchard. Bertrand Boucher, Jennifer Breen. Larry Breton, Tina Broun, Karen Burke, Danielle Calandro, William Caldwell, Amy Cameron, Yolanda Capizzi, Holly Casagrande. Raymond Castro. Robert Ciarlo, Dominic Ciko. Adriana Claudio, Evelyn Clem, Vicki Cogovan. Robert Cogswell. Sara Cortes, Carolyn Crespo, Eric Crosby. Dennis Currier. Heath Dasilva, Maria Davis, Elton DeBlasio, Jeffrey Decena, Edgar DclSasso, John Derasmo. Dominick Dilger. Carmen National Honor Society First Row (L to r.): Dean Schuster, (V.P.), Carmelina Ca- vallo (Sec.), Jodi Saltzman (Pres.), Rosemary Odeh, Paul Fruin (Treas.). Second Row: Dominic Derasmo, Gerlie Afa- ble, Kathleen Trudeau, Susan Grasso, Danielle Burke, Patricia Hernandez. Third Row: Mar- gie Santiago, June Drake, Don- na Stevenson, Michelle Fa- biano, Doris Fontan, Larry Breen, Meirra Rush. 116 Juniors ■H Senior Officers And Advisory Council Front Row (I. to r.): Carmelina Ca- vallo (secretary), Dean Schuster, (president), Jodi Saltzman (treasurer), Candace Eggleston (vice president), Randi Eason. Second Row: Gerlie Afable, Rosemary Odeh, Valerie Pearce, Dwayne Hodges. Third Row : Paul Fruin, James Stack, Katy Tru- deau, Tricia Parker, Tasha Douglas. Fourth Row: George Caufield, Patty Hernandez, Rudy Williams, Angel Le- Vasseur, Becky King, Tamara Myers, Paula Cioffi, Meirra Rush, Tami Gos- selin, Gloria Marryatt, Danae Murray. D'Nicole, Laura Donovan. John Duane, Aire Dunbar. Calvin DUva, Michael Eason, Edward Edwards, Donovan Edwards. Fletcher Edwards, Yolisa Ellis. Keisha Ericsson, Carol Foncan, Dons Foy, James Fucntes, Nilsa Gass, Anthony George. Kendra Giannetti. Kenneth Giattino, Jessica Gonzalez. Mirna Graham, Tawanna Grosso, Rita Hawkins, George Hernandez. Enrique Hicks, Tina Hofler. Charmain Hughes, Staci Hunter. Samuel Hurdle, Rica Hurdle. Tawanda Ireland. Y'olanda Iverson, Brian Jalaludin, Rasheed James, Shelby Johnson. Terri Ann Jones. Jennifer Jones, Reginald Jones, Robin Jones, Y'vette Jordan. Keith Jordan, Timothy Kcnneson. Sandra Knight, Brian Jumors 117 Student Council Front Row (I. to r.): Jean- netta Reed, Renee Ward, Andre Hofler, Raquel Ward, April Robinson, Danielle Le- Vasseur, Paula Jaros, Twanna Graham. Back Row: Victo- ria Foy, Michelle Benjamin, Dee Dee Williams, Joe Ule- vicus, Nat Hawk, Carmellina Cavallo, Mrs. Sallyanne Fer- raro (advisor), Billy Petty, Monique Trent, Mike Banks, Larry Breen, Lenny James, Maria Soto. Koval, Michele Lam, Yuk Lavertue, Nancy Leach. Tracey Le Vasseur, Danielle Lewis, Laroi Linsalto, Michael Lewis, Sydonia Loir, Keith Lynch. James Manning, Allyn Manning, Chris Marrerro, Ivette Me Danielle, Arthur Medina, Brian Moore. Keisha Moran. Tighe Morales, William Moore, Troy Murray, Curtis Negron, Johanna Nelson, Marc Newsome, Thomas Nicolasora. Marcel Nieves, Jose Niquette, Jody Nix, Gordon Norwood, Wesley Orama, Miguel Orama. Omar Pena, Ncftali Perna. Jennifer Perez, Rosa Petty, William 118 Juniors The Staff Of The Wildcat” J umors l 19 Pisco, John Privott, Lillie Privoti. Terri Proui, Joseph Quinones. Zulma Radov Richard Reed, Jeanette Rivera, Angel Robinson, April Robinson, Moneice Rodriguez, Dee Rosario, Francisco Roy, Linda Ruffin. Kimberly Samolis, Laura Santiago, Lilliam Santiago, Margie Santos. Dennis Santucci. Domemc Saunders. John Scully, Sarah Sherman, Brenda-Lee Small, Colin Smith. Chris Soto, Jose Speaks, Chinua Stango. Kenneth Thomas. John Tough, James Trent, Brian Ulevicus, Joseph Valentino, Michael Vo, Huong Vo. Sang Wallace. Glyn Wright, Darrin Wolff. John Williams. Godelia Willette, Justin Ward. Simone Ward, Renee Seated (I. to r.): Adrian Ciko, Tammy Gosselin, Paula Cioffi (senior Editor - in - chief), Chris - tine McGavran. Standing: Pat- ty Hernandez, Margaret Francis, Dorn Derasmo. Absent from Photo: Sarah Scully (Editor-in- chief), Curtis Murray, Danielle Burke, Jobsauri Decena, Justin Willette. Sophomores Abbott, Jennifer Almeida. Manuela Amicone. Doreen Apicella, Diana Arlinc, Nyda Arlinc. Sharon Ranks. Anthony Banks, Michael Baez. Rebecca Belinky. Gary Bennett. James Bermudez. David Binns, Raymond Afro-American Club Front Row (I. to r.): Nadine Price, Lillie Privott, Anita Schoffield. Second Row: Nikki Douglas, Vicki Privott, Marjorie Echols, Rayna Cham- bers. Third Row: Shronda Powell, Jonetta Yeldell, Mierra Rush. Back Row: Yvette Sapp, Gary Yates, Yolanda Robinson, Bryon Trent. Art Club (Left to Right): Wesley Nor- wood, Mayra Maldonado, Glo- ria Marryatt, Dean Schuster, Christina Norwood, Jeff DiBla- sio, Chris Smith. 120 Sophomorcs Drama Club Front Row (I. to r): Lori Breen, Mary Trudeau, Gerlie Afable, Katy Trudeau (sec- retary), Rose Odeh (presi- dent), Jim Stack (treasurer). Second Row: Dean Schus- ter, Maria Baratta, Jennifer Lawson, Paul Fruin, Becky King, Patty Hernandez. Third Row': Cheryl Jamie- son, Joanne Quirk, Christine McGavran, Monique Trent, Tami Gosselin. Missing from photo: Stephanie Gardner (vice-president) Bohmcr. Rebecca Boone, Steve Bouley, Dana Brathwaitc, Ingrid Breeney, John Brocken, Michelle Byron, Stacy Cabral, Crystol Canada, Craig Cardona. Jannette Carey, Melinda Caufield. James Cheney. Dawn Cofrancesco, Kristen Coney. Stephanie Craig, Richard Creaven, Glenn Cruz, Ivehsse Cubilie, Edgar Currier. Delmar Damato, Nicolina Dejesus, Tammy DeRossa, Angelica DeSchainc, Brandi Dorais, Jeannette Douglas. Cynthia Duska. Doody Eason, Andre Eason, Jerome Echols. Marjorie Eggleton. Dina Ellis. Linda Estrella, Maxima Eureka, Melissa Farina. Amy Sopho mores l 21 Future Farmers Of America First Row (I. to r.): Edwin Mal- donado, Christine Willette. Tammy Willette, Stephanie Sidella, Ms. Dawson (advisor), Annette Taylor, Aprile Porter. Second Row: Ra- sheed Jalaludin, Vicky King.Jean- etta Reed. Gerald Williams, Yo- landa Cameron. Third Row: Robert Knight. Kevin Druan.John Donovan, Wendy Reed, Ricky Kellas. Tina Hicks. Fourth Row: Mr. Hendricks (advisor), Sam Hunter, Craig Canada, James Foy, Edward Garcia. Farrow, Michael Fernandez, Angel Ferrer. Luis Figueroa. Margarita Fiore. Laura Flowers. Leslie Foy. Victoria Francis. Margaret Fuhrmann. Richard Gallant. Rosemarie Gatling. Danielle Gibbs. Tameka Gizzie. Danna Goode. Erica Goodson, Jamel Gosselin, Paul Hardy. David Harris, Tanya Harvey. Scmadar Harvey. Vanessa Hathaway. Angela Henley. Mashama Henry, Cindy Herbert. Robert Hickson, Felicia Howarth. Chris Hulik. Tricia Hunter. James Ignatovich, Sandra Iverson. Cazzie Jalaludin. Omer James. Leonard Jenkins, Tremayne Jones. Jade Johnson, Bobbie 122 Sophomores Sophomores Karmuza. Kenneth Kennedy. Sheryl LaBranche, Mary LaValle. Raymond Laurence. Anthony Lawson, Jennifer Leon, Arlyn Liverman, James Love. Jerome Lovetro. Chris Lou, Chris Mancini. Carla Manning, Simon Marrero, Nancy Marrero. Roberto Medina. Mireya Mendez, Belinda Millety, Juan Mitchner, Jarees Mobley, Kiana Morales. Wanda Morales. Linda Moy, Wendy Muniz. Yolanda Nelson. Jodi Newman, Darrell Norton, Patrick O'Rourke, Neil Pacheo, Madely Perugini. Laurel Philibert. Darlene Philibert. John Pichardo. Juan Piris, Amaury Pizzaro, Carmello Pocesta. Kastriot Price, Janinc Price, Nadine Pringle, Barry Privot. Vicki Punter. Gary Quilcs, Fdward Future Homemakers Of America Club Front Row I. to r.): Lori Gos- selin (Secretary)y Stacey Foote, Stefanie Tintone (President)y Tammy Tyler (Vice-President and Historian). Back Row: (Miss Tichon (Advisor), Linda Ellis, Sharon Arline, James Hunter, Amy Caldwell, Irene Alves, Mrs. Edmonds (Advi- sor). Sophomores 125 Sophomores Quintana. Pedro Kaimo, Natasha Ramos. Gladys Reilly. Dana Riddick. Monique Rodrigue . Dennise Rodriguez, Janette Roberts, Otis Ruble, Vanessa Rush. Anissa Sanchez, Lisandro Santiago. Jackie Santiago, Maria Santiago, Michael Santiago, Samuel Santoro. Jennifer Santos, Elvin Schofield. Anita Segarro. Roberto Sepulveda, Madeline Shelton. Marc Shcmouny, Sheryl Small, Brandon Smith, Cynthia Soboleski, Tina Soto, Maria Spangenherg, Dean Squillace, Jeff Stevenson. Tyrone Studley, Pamela Swain. Katherine Sykes, Reginald Tallman. Jennifer Thibeau, Lisa Torrenegra. Mauricio Gourmet Society From Row: (I. to r.): Gary Yates, Dawn Cherry, Kathy By- ron, Brandon Sumler. Second Row: Scott Garity, Marcus Powell, Tracey Douglas. Third Row: Rowland Johnson, Obee Byrd, Byron Pittman. Front Row: (I. to r.)'- Gary Yates, Vickey Samolis, Kathy Byron, Dawn Cherry. Back Row: Bill Adanosky, James McCann, Mr. Milo Flannery, Rich Kellas, Mark Parisi. 124 Sophomores Italian Club Front Row : (1. to r.): Charlotte Quirk, Joseph Ulivicus, Mi- chelle Fabiano, Jodie Nelson, Yolanda Quinones, Vanessa Harvey. Second Row: David Nazario, Robin Hills, Tammy Gosselin, Doninic Ciarlo, Larry Breen, Dean Schuster, Sheshan Sawyer, Christina Norwood. Back Row: Danielle LeVas- seur, Wesley Norwood. Jarees Mitchner, Dom Derasmo, Lau- rie Krantz, James Tough, Kas- triot Pocesta. Torres, Walter Trent, Monique Uliana, Steven Vega. Luminda Walker, Leon Way. Chester Wet more, James White, Sabrina Williams, Bryant Wills, Robert Wilson, Dennis Wolff, Denise Wolff. Tracy Concert And Marching Band Front Row (I. to rj: Jennifer Boucher. Leslie Flowers, Chris- tine McGavran, Tina Soboleski, Tracey Wolff. Second Row: Daniel Munson, Chris Man- ning, Patrick Norton, Rebecca Bohmer, Brenda Lee Bodner. Third Row: Juan Jorge, Juan Garcia, Waleska Rios, Tonisha Williams, Kellie Sullivan. Fourth Row: Jeffrey Landry, Calvin Dunbar, Anthony Banks, Elvin Clayton, Wilbert Galarza, Mr. Bob Mobilio, Band Direc- tor. Sophomores 125 Freshmen Afable. Alex Albea. Philip Alvcrado, Adam Alverado, Gilbert Andrews. Sheila Arbona. Porfirio Arline. Michael Baratta. Maru Beamon, Reginald Benjamin. Michele Berger. Richard Bisaillon. Tanya Blizzaro. Dasheen Bock. Steven Bond, Cleveland Brown. Latasha Bouchard. Deborah Byrd. Eukema Byron. Todd Camontange. Shane Canales, Javier Capaldo, Bryan Carrasquillo, Nelson Chapman. Lashawna Christen. Shane Clark. Jcannie Clark. Stephanie Clayton, Elvin Cote, Nadine Cotto. Elizabeth Coty, David Crespo, Juan Cruz, Erick D’Addona, John D'Addona, Libero Decena, Jobsavri Dorantes. Monique Douglas, Nikki Dunbar. Joseph Edwards. Karen Eggleston. Rozzda Escobales. Samuel Chorus First Row (I. to r.) Joanne Rivera, Kathy Swain, Tricia Hulik, Calvin Anderson, Anita Richmond, Latisha Otano. Sec- ond Row: Beatrice Medina, Rossalee Racheco, Madelyn Pacheco, Aaron Margraff, Reg- gie Jones, Jennifer Jones. Third Row: Manuela Almeida, Deb- orah Aybar, Charlotte Quirk, Rose Odeh, Rudy Williams, Sheshan Sawyer, Mrs. Pelletier (advisor). 126 Frcshmen Chess Club Front Row (I. to r.) Hung Vo, Patty Lopez, Dawn Cherry, William Wolff, Da- vid Nazario, Joanne Quirk, James McCann, Mr. Gori (advisor). Back row: Curtis Murray, Marcel Nicolasora, William Norton, Lee Gary, Sam Beaman, Richard Gum- pert, Mia Ayotta, William Kaloidis. Fiore. Angela Gannon, Janes Garcia, Abraham Garcia. Johanna Gibbs, Kartina Gray. Manuel Grecco, Joy Gugliotti, Tara Guillory, Fernando Gumhrop, Larry Hall. Catherine Handrinos, Lori Harper. Michael Holfer. Shamona Hunter. Chris Hurdle. George Jackson. Torrance James. John Johnson. Tamara Jorge. Adela King. Thomas King, Pamela King. Vanessa Kirk. Brian Knight. James Knight. Robert Knighton. Robert Lavoie. Kelly Lawson, Michelle Leach. Adam LeVasseur, William Liverman, Michael Lopez. Ilia Lumbra, James McDaniel, Andrea Freshmen 127 VICA ■ Allied Health Front Row (I. ro r.): Pamela Belsito, Maria Skabardonis, Calvin Dunbar, Tammy Nor- mand, Dana Philbert. Sec- ond Row: Kelly Corcoran, Deanna Little, Nazihereeja- laludin, Michele Koval, Cathy Bruno. Third Row: Beverly Iverson, Laura DiNi- cola, Kiesha Ellis, Ireen Alves. Fourth Row: Kiesha Moore, Ms. Mahaney-Erri- chetti (advisor), Mrs. Sirica (advisor), Yolanda Ireland. Mac Lellan. William Madore. Wanda Marggraff. Aaron Mastic. Jessica Medina. Beatrice Mikelenas, Krista Morales, Jessica Morales. Luis Norwood. Christina Ota no. Latisha Ortiz. Emiliano Owens, Kenneth Pacheco, Rossalee Papp. Melanie Pavlinsky, Brian Pierce. Jamal Prescott. Taneka Quintana. Sonia Rashccd. Michelle Reed. Wandy Reid, Victoria Respass. Erie Riddick. Renia Rinaldi. Shelley Rivera. Joanne Rivera. Luzaira Rivera, Yazmin Robinson, Jamans Rodgers, Dclton Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers. Renee Rodriguez. Brenda Rodriguez. Milagros Rosado. Carmen Rose. Frank 128 Freshmen Freshmen Roy. Robert Santucci. Gina Saunders, Calvin Saunders, Staycee Sawyer, Sheshan Schulman. Robert Sears, Crystal Seerognie. Guenden Shopel. Tanya Skabardonis. Christina Soto. Adrian Spaudling, Glenn Stack, Mary Stallworth, Renaldo Stanton. Todd Stenson. Tonya Thompson. Tameka Torres, Billy Torres, Eddy B. Toucet. Damarys Trudeau. Carrie Trudeau. Mary Tsaprazis. Konstantine Vasquez. Octavio Wallace. Kim Ward. Leniecia Ward. Vason Wcaser, Raymond White. Monique Williams. Brian Williams. Tonisha Wojcik. Lynda Woodson. Tamara Wright. James Zachary, Ramza Distributive Education Club Front Row (I. to r.): Gary Yates, Curtis demon, Ma- shama Henely, Renee Ward, Jennifer Jones. Second Row: Mr. Frank Granato, Rotanda Robinson, June Drake, Myra Maldonado, Ken Cranson, Reggie Jones. Freshmen 129 Michael Acedvedo 56 Madera Drive Patricia Bosco 321 Bucks Hill Road Dalip Cazimovski 19 Plaza Avenue William Adanosky 68 Elmwood Avenue John Bouchard 31 Fieldstream Drive Dawn Cherry 131 Farmcrest Drive Gerlie Afable 175 Rum ford Screet Lori Breen 201 Colonial Avenue Paula Cioffi 229 Plaza Avenue Michael Affhauser 36 Brookfield Drive Michelle Brown 752 Watervillc Road Curtis Clemon 5 Visconti Avenue Domingo Alves 32-A Gilyard Drive Nicole Brown 240 Orange Street Marcel Cocca 100 Lexington Avenue Darin Arline 70 Knollwood Circle Felicia Butler 1334 North Main Street James Collins 23 Ives Street Griselle Arroyo 663 South Main Street Florinda Byrd 129V: Griggs Street Kelly Corcoran 32 Avalon Circle Luis Arroyo 663 South Main Street Obee Byrd 40 Lester Drive Dana Coretto 170 Roseland Avenue Nancy Barreto 106 Johnson Street Kathleen Byron 437 Willow Street Jerica Council 1813 North Main Street Apt. C Samual Beamon 120 Division Street Robert Campbell 170-D Springbrook Drive Kenneth Cranson 184 Lincolndale Drive Ronald Bellamy 239 Greenwood Avenue Paul Canady 901 North Main Street Andrzej Danes 63 Fieldwood Drive Pamela Belsito 409 Willow Street Kenneth Capaldo 220 Fanning Street Cynthia Dejesus 89 Dorchester Avenue Anthony Benford 198 Plaza Avenue Annmarie Caputo 100 Valentino Drive Mark DeSanto 341 Clough Road Roger Bennet 834 North Main Street Maribel Cardona 7 Bliss Street Apt. B Frank DiCaprio 17 Sky Hill Circle Lisa Berardi 100 Mark Lane Apt. R8 Jayson Carrion 143A Spring Brook Andre Dickens 267 Dorchester Avenue Scott Bisaillon 27 Gordon Street George Caufield 388 Perkins Avenue 3 Gina Dilger 74 Chestnut Avenue Patricia Bond 58 Cooke Street Carmelina Cavallo 92 Rosengarten Drive MaryLou DiMaio 230 Bucks Hill Road UO Class Director)' Heidi Dipplehoffer 178 Edson Avenue Stephanie Gardner 469 Chestnut Avenue Rounia Hinton 21 Griggs Street Sean Dorantes 82 Lamont Street Scott Garrity 595 Columbia Boulevard Ext. Dwayne Hodges 253 Lincoln Street Natacha Douglas 16 Violet Street Mario Gibson 27 Beacon Street Thomas Hoffler 22 Wesr Farm Street Tracey Douglas 208 Rumford Street Gina Giordano 52 Sheffield Terrace Wahida Hoosain 56 Jewelry Street June Drake 6 Saint Paul Street Minna Gomes 129 Farmcrest Drive Lisa Hurbon 59 Lounsbury Street Randa Eason 124 Fern Street Evelyn Gonzalez 241 Knollwood Circle Jonathan Jackson 85 Bishop Street Mary Echols 40 West Farm Street Lori Gosselin 257 Greenwood Avenue Nazihere Jalaludin 404 Willow Street Candace Eggleston 268 Knollwood Circle Tami Gosselin 257 Greenwood Avenue Elisa Jamele 67 Middlesex Street Adrianne Elukovich 13 Garland Street Michael Grady 471 Oakville Avenue Cheryl Jamieson 186-5 Northridge Drive Suzanne Erb 58 Irion Street Susan Grasso 71 Division Street Reshonia Jenkins 61 Easton Avenue Sharon Ericsson 56 Essex Avenue Darlene Guerrera 25A Elmer Street Derek Johnson 1208 North Main Street Stacey Foote 181 -G North Main Street Nicolas Guerrera 188 Judith Lane Roland Johnson 47 Irion Street Dakar Franklin 549 Cooke Street Phillip Halmers i5 5 Columbia Boulevard Vastie Jones 89 Locust Street Paul Fruin 148 Farmington Avenue Antonette Harmon 216-12 Northridge Drive Leroy Jordan 74 Ives Street Richard Fuhring 187-1 Northridge Drive Pam Harris 40 Calumet Street Juan Jorge 27 Hickory Street Edgardo Garcia 16 Lounsbury Street Wayne Henry 78 Rosewood Avenue Apt. 5 William Kaloidis 52 Rosegarten Drive Julio Garcia 12 Broadway Street Patricia Hernandez 28 Tudor Street Richard Kellas 885 Watertown Avenue Class Directory 151 GMEE O ifcLti Victoria King 15 Camp Street Gloria Marryatt 121 Judith Lane Mark Parisi 929 Boyden Street Ext. Lisa LaGasse 140 Tracy Avenue Gayle Mazzaferro 115 Coat Road Tricia Parker 834 North Main Street Jeffrey Landry 101 FieldwcxxJ Road James McCann 2537 North Main Street Ruben Patterson 64 Lester Drive Robert LaPierre 157 Deerfield Avenue Steven McCombs 119 Lincolndale Drive Valerie Pearce 152 East Farm Street Margaret Lefebvre 71 Dorchester Avenue Nancy Mareno 328 Mill Street James Peel 330 Bishop Street Angel LeVasseur 108 Bucks Hill Road Orlando Moreno 328 Mill Street Richard Perreault 260 Hauser Street Thomas Lewis 46 Hayfield Road Ardrea Morisette 76A Angel Drive Raymond Perry 40 West Farm Street Deanna Little 15lVi Griggs Street Danae Murray P.O. 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