Winchester High School - Aberjona Yearbook (Winchester, MA)

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Resources T he Special Education department at the high school offers many opportu¬ nities to the often overlooked learn¬ ing disabled students. Irene Michelson, the head of the resource room, is responsible for making sure that everyone of the one hundred students that come into the re¬ source room receives individual attention on his own educational plan. T.A.P., also known as the alternative pro¬ gram, is headed by Robert Carroll. This program ' s objective is to fill in gaps caused by behavioral or truancy problems, and to provide a caring atmosphere for students. All of the administrators agree that a great deal has been accomplished with respect to the special needs curriculum but they feel there is still more to do. With the sup¬ port of both students and teachers, on the inside and on the outside, the special edu¬ cation program may become even more successful than it has been in the past. — by Lauren Murray SUSAN Valbuena uses her time wisely, at the end of the period she gets a head start on her difficult of busi¬ ness homework. Mrs. Paula Dilorio Ms. Elizabeth Billings Ms. Norma Carlson Mr. Robert M. Carroll Special Ed. — TAP National Honor Society Adviser Ms. Karen Mandeville Special Ed., Learning Miss Irene Michelson Mr. )ohn Pirani Transition Ass ' t Football Lacrosse Coach Cafeteria aides: Pauline Brooks Linda Goddard Dot McCann Barbara McHugh Margaret O ' Brien Penny Oliradote Mary Tofuri Resources 21

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First Floor A s you look at this page, you ' re prob¬ ably wondering what the Business department, Library, and Physical Education could possibly have in common. Well, for starters, they are all on the first floor. These departments are the groundwork of our basic education. En¬ glish papers could not always be turned in without typing them. History papers could not be produced without the library. Then there is the running to get to class with the help of physical fitness. There ' s the possibility that these depart¬ ments are on the first floor for a reason. Maybe they really constitute the basis of our education. Or maybe these depart¬ ments are all on the first floor because the other floors were full. But, whether they were purposely grouped or not, we have to admit that without the first floor, we would be lost. — by Marilyn Cummings THE combination of clear skies and warm weather this fall was great news for Mrs. Saba ' s crew of short clad, enthusiastic archers. MAKING use of the quiet study area in the library and his open campus privileges, Phil Svahn studies his hu¬ manities with avid attention. Mr. Donald P. Kozak Coordinator of Business Education Mrs. Marcia Kenny Business Ms. Eileen Moore Business Ms. Helen Nagle Business Mr. Thomas R. Kline Physical Education Assistant Football Coach Girls Indoor Track Coach Boys Outdoor Track Coach Mr. Manny Marshall Physical Education Football Coach Ms. Joan A. Rosazza Physical Education Mrs. Pamela C. Saba Physical Education Mrs. Audrey L. Errico Athletic Department Secretary Mrs. Charlotte Fixler Library Aide Jean Johnson Librarian Tumblettes Coach Mrs. Janice A. Dolan Head of Physical Education

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Guidance D eadlines! The guidance office seems to always be working to meet deadlines on everything from course selections to college applica¬ tions. Seniors are often found running to their guidance counselor a few days before their college application is due and hand¬ ing a pile of forms that need to be filled and sent out. Yet, being the generous people they are, they accept these forms without hesitation. The guidance counselors en¬ courage students to talk with them not only about academics but also their personal lives. The guidance department con¬ tinuously helps students plan their futures as well as their years at Winchester High School. The people there are always will¬ ing to help students with course selections, course changes, and college applications in addition to helping them find career goals. The mini-colleges are also run by them. However, through all types of chaos, the guidance department seems to have a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all those who enter it. — by Kelly Dobson PUTTING his artistic talent on paper, Tim Rahmeier blends a wide arry of colors to produce a watercolor display for art class. Mr. Anthony N. DiBiase Department Head Mrs. Janet L. Burchard Secretary Mr. Paul Lynch Special Education Miss. Alice L. Murray Mrs. Lorna M. Philips Social Worker Mrs. Elaine Rosen Ms. Carolyn H. Tiffany Miss. Constance Trickett English Exchange Mrs. Patricia Winn Secretary Janitors: joe Banardo Joe Fagundus Dan Ryan Charlie Tofuri