Winnacunnet High School - Sachem Yearbook (Hampton, NH)

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THE YEAR 1979 MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY of the founding of Winnacunnet High School. Many changes have occurred during the two decades but four faculty members have survived them all. Winnacunnet would like to honor these four members of the staff. The school Winnacunnet replaced Hampton Academy as the area high school in 1958. In the early part of the 17th century the Indians had a settlement in the general area north of what is now Hampton Harbor and its tributary rivers - a settlement they called 'Winnacunnet.' The name Winnacunnet had several translations. A concensus of opinions indicates that the best translation is The Beautiful Place of the Pines. Robert Dodge (left) In 1958 Winnacunnet was a new small school of 400 stu- dents. The name Winnacunnet was chosen by the voters of the district over two other choices. You could be graduating from Seacoast High School or Atlantic High School. The atmosphere of those early years, even with strict dis- cipline, was a strong school spirit and a social life that re- volved around school activities. Twenty years have brought about many social changes and new programs. Richard Ladd (right) Asa science teacher I have seen quite a few changes in the growth of Winnacunnet. As an example, the science depart- ment began with four microscopes in 1958 and we now have over forty. There have been many new and interesting sci- ence courses as wel I as new teachers added to the department. It will be exciting to see in what direction the next twenty years takes Winnacunnet. Allan Bushold (left) As I reflect upon Winnacunnet's twenty years, I realize how difficult it has been to make a dream come true. That dream was that through cooperative effort and combined re- sources, we in the four towns could provide one of the best educational programs in the state. Through efforts of a dedi- cated staff we achieved that goal and built a reputation second to none. Robert Swasey ' 'I remember wel I the graduating class of 1958 - 68 seated on the cafetorium stage, along with other dignitaries. The class of 1978 had 298 graduates. I remember the high spirits of the students from that very first day the front doors opened in September. But time and tide wait for no man or woman and we have been swept along in the tide of change over the past twenty years. 4

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EDITORIAL STAFF EDITORS-IN-CHIEF DARBY HARMON SCOTT FIFER BUSINESS EDITOR KELLY KISHBAUGH SENIOR EDITOR LAYOUT EDITOR COPY EDITOR FACULTY EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES EDITOR JUNIOR EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ART EDITOR FACULTY ADVISOR CHERYL BUCKMORE CAROLYN HINKLE SUE HEROUX LISA ROBINSON KEITH MILLS PEGGY BOHAN ROBERT FITTA DEB LEACH JANET BOHAN PAM BOURAS STEPHEN CARLINE JULIE PIEPGRASS MR. RANDALL ZITO STAFF ASSISTANTS PHOTOGRAPHY Marty Durham Paul St. Martin Larry Ritchie Darby Harmon Mr. Herbert Moyer Mr. Ralph Morang Mr. Randall Zito SENIORS Melanie Bunker Paula Robbins SPORTS Lynn Robinson Jill McDermott Marie Martel Vickie Trofatter ART Holly Tilbury Brad Cates UNDERCLASS Mr. Zito's classes

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION 1 TITLE PAGE 2 CREDITS 3 ANNIVERSARY PAGE 4 SCHOOL BOARD 6 FACULTY 7 ADMINISTRATION 8 ACTIVITIES 25 YEARBOOK STAFF 40 FRESHMEN 49 SOPHOMORES 61 JUNIORS 73 JUNIOR PROM 84 SENIORS 87 SUPERLATIVES 116 JANUARY GRADUATION 144 GRADUATION 152 1 ADVERTISEMENTS 194