Woodrow Wilson High School - Saga Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1976 volume:

Dedication We the senior class of nineteen-hundred and seventy-six, hereby dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Raymond Marchese. We entered our Freshman year together and from that moment on, he unselfishly gave of himself to the student body. As yearbook advisor he has worked extensivly with us to improve and expand our book trememdously. We’d like to thank him for his understanding, time, and knowledge. Wc greatly regret Mr. Akerly’s announcement of his retirement from teaching. Mr. Akerly attended Wentworth Institute in Boston, Gorum State Teaching College, where he recieved his Bach- elors Degree, and the University of Hartford, where he received his Masters and sixth year degrees. In 1937, Mr. Akerly began teaching in Maine, he came to Woodrow Wilson 7 years later, where he has been head baseball and assistant football coach. Mr. Akerly’s other achievements in the field of sports include being a basketball official for twenty-two years, a college football official for thirty-two years, a past president of the Basketball and Football Officials Associations, and a member of the Connecticut State Board of Football Offi- cials. He is presently Commisioner of Basketball and Foot- ball officials, an honorary life member of the International Basketball Officials Association, and the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield Mass. Mr. Akerly was president of the Middletown Teachers Association, and for twenty-five years was a city playground director. Mr. Akerly’s kindness, understanding, and knowledge, as a teacher and a senior class advisor, will be missed by both the students and faculty. 3 In Memory Our fondest memories go to this man, Mr. Eugene McCarthy, who was a brilliant science teacher, and a dedicated class advisor. He recieved his Bachelor of Science, Masters of Arts, and C.A.S. degrees at the University of Conn. He came to Wilson in Dec. 1951, and was appointed head of the science department on Sept. 22, 1972. He was also photography club advisor. His effort as a teacher, advisor, and friend is missed by all. 4 Mr. Root — Assistant Superintendent Mr. Schimetschck — Principal Mr. Green — Superintendent Mr. Holley — Assistant Principal Mr. Shaw — Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Carlson Mrs. Fraulino Miss Harrington Office And Guidance Mrs. Ruimcrman Mrs. Gibson Mrs. DiStcfano Mr. Gallitto Mrs. Patricia Bryant Home Economics Mrs. Helen Carpini Math Mr. Walter D. Akerley Industrial Arts Mrs. Joan Carta English 8 Mr. Dennis Guimarcs Social Studies Mr. Bruce Gross Science Mrs. Ann Grossman Language Mr. Milton Davis Science Mr. James Cook Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Wilma B. Crane English Mr. Michael Fraulino English Mr. Daniel A. Digiulio Vocational Agriculture Miss Nancy L. Greco Art 9 Mr. John T. Gunther Science Mr. Walis Hazclton Math Mr. Warren Jessen English Mr. Fred A. Johnson Music Mr. Leo Kania Industrial Arts Mr. Frank J. Kravic Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Anne Leonard Business Mr. Henry F. Hiller III Physical Education 10 Mrs. Elizabeth S. Lcidkc Math Mr. Sebastian Lisco English Mr. Sebastian Lombardo Music Mrs. Marian Mahoney Math Mr. Raymond Marchese Science Mr. Willian Montanile Physical Education Mr. Arthur Muidowney, Jr. Language Mr. John T. Myjak Art Mrs. Amzic Natalie English Mrs. Louise Mooney Librarian 11 Mr. Mark Norton Vocational Agriculture Mr. Carl Otfinoski Social Studies Miss Rhonda Palonen Business Mrs. Elizabeth Rosano Social Studies Mr. Joseph Rosano Work Study Mr. Maurice Rainville Language 12 Mr. Stefan Ozga Social Studies Mr. William W. Saunders Social Studies Mrs. Anna Mae Spooner Physical Education Mrs. Mary Jo Torccllo Science Mrs.Lois Wilcox Math Mrs. Flora M. Tucci Language Mr. Chris Warren Reading Mr. John F. Snow English Mrs. Lynn Staba Special Education Mr. Joseph Stepanski Industrial Arts Miss Made’ ' nith Engn... Mrs. Betsy Wolf Physical education Mrs. Shirly Anderson Nurse Friends Mrs. Nancy Wilcox Friends Home Economics ft ' 1 r Ktl CC • v _________ i ‘« VSWJl I Football (Varsity): ROW ; Mark Frangionc, John Gunther, Richard Spitzmacher, Todd Peterson, Tony Bostick. Randy Hilgert, Jeff Gould. David Gallitto, David Russo. Ron Staskelunas. Chris Miller, Roger Pearl. ROW 2: Tim Nesmith, Gary Thompson, Sam McMillan, Richard Bates, Scott Rosenthal, Rick Gallitto, John Roberts, Danny Thomas, Paul Dzialo, Mike Santostefano, James Holley. ROW 3: Ken Robinson, Phil Halibozek, Justus Mullins, Jamie Cox, Greg Tubby, Craig Haynes, Jim Champagne, Fred Hill, Mike Howlcy, Randy Dclprado, Greg White, Jim Magruder. ROW 4: Connie Clay, Bob Waldner. Rich Wood, Linwood Spievey, Tom Kelly, Chip Anderson, Ed Hills, Jim Delaney, Tom Hirsch, Sergio Mabres. ROW5:Glcn Harvey, Mark Soil, Ed Kosicki, Brian Jones, Angeles Lewis, Marshal Perry, Chucky Ramos, Sal Barone, Doug Foster. ROW 6: Coach Rosano, Coach Montanilc. John Hood, Bob Milardo, Bill Milardo, Tom Spada, Coach Norton, Coach Skubcl. Woodrow Wilson 20 Guilford 14 Woodrow Wilson 29 Valley Regional 14 Woodrow Wilson 22 Farmington 6 Woodrow Wilson 6 North Branford 27 Woodrow Wilson 6 Gilbert 8 Woodrow Wilson 22 Avon 0 Woodrow Wilson 28 Berlin 6 Woodrow Wilson 11 Morgan 23 Woodrow Wilson 16 Middletown 15 18 Football 1976 was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Wildcat Football team. People were asking how the Cat’s could ever find someone to fill the shoes of Darrell Hill, who broke the school rushing records for both a single season and for one game. Little did anyone know at that time what kind of season Tony Bostick was about to have; not only did he fill Darrell’s shoes, he broke Hill’s rushing record for a single season by rushing 1,324 yards as compared to Darrell’s 1,178. We had a very young club this year and the future appears to be bright for Woodrow Wilson football. As usual, much of the credit for this success goes to the coaching staff. Coach Rosano did a fine job working with the backfield units until they could run their plays flawlessly in their sleep. Coach Skubel did a great job with the line which improved each week. The play of the line was the key which turned an apparently average team into a great team. Coach Norton worked with the J.V.’s, teach- ing them the basics of football and giving them a strong base to build on next year. And, of course. Coach “Uncle Monty” Montanile did a fantastic job preparing the entire team men- tally and pulling everything together each week. Captains Jeff Gould, Todd Peterson, Randy Hilgert and Tony Bostick displayed great leadership, helped out by the other seniors Dave Gallitto, Roger Pearl, John Gunther, Chris Miller and Richard Spitzmacher. _ ■■■in..... — 2 rrrsi Football {] ) ROW I: Ken Robinson, Jamie Cox, Brian Jones, Jim Champagne, Craig Haynes, Greg White, Jim Magruder, Perry Marshal, Tom Hirsch, Sergio Mabres. ROW 2: Richard Wood, Linwood Speivey, Phil Halibozck, Greg Tubby, Tom Kelly, Mike Hovvlcy, Chucky Ramos, Chip Anderson, Doug Foster, Sal Barone. ROW 3: John Hood, Glen Harvey, Ed Kosicki, Angeles Lewis, Bobby Waldner, Jim Delaney, Connie Clay. Ed Hills. Bob Milardo. ROW I: Paula Bclury, Linda Bates. Anne Smith, Denise O’Meara, Sandy Smith, Diane Atkinson ROW 2: Tony Sledzik, Dennis Distefano, Jeff Priest, Paul Goodalc, Carl Calhoun, Steve Robles, Bill Gunther, Bob Jcpson ROW 3: Richard Wagner, David Therian, Jim Gunther, Martin Drchcr, Mike McCormick, Malt Hcjna, Geoff Green, Jim Jascot, Coach Cole Woodrow Wilson 25 Goodwin 35 Woodrow Wilson 45 Coginchaug 20 Woodrow Wilson 42 Berlin 19 Woodrow Wilson 21 Prince Tech 35 Woodrow Wilson 34 East Lyme 21 Woodrow Wilson 28 Wilcox Tech 27 Woodrow Wilson 33 North Branford 22 Woodrow Wilson 30 Hand 25 Woodrow Wilson 27 Old Saybrook 30 Woodrow Wilson 27 Vinal 29 Woodrow Wilson 44 Middletown 19 Woodrow Wilson 30 Portland 27 Woodrow Wilson 43 Cromwell 18 24 This year’s Cross Country season could be summed up in one word, injuries. From the start of the season to the end it seemed like the Cat’s would never be at full strength. This years team was paced by sophmore Tony Sledzik, who later went to the state meet. The seniors on the team were, Matt Henja, Geoff Green, Paul Goodale, Rich Wagner, Dave Ther- rien, and Carl Calhoun. All will be missed. Next years captains will be Jeff Priest and Marty Dreahcr. They will be faced with the difficult task of finding replacements for these great seniors. 25 26 ROW I: Chris Burry. Beth Milardo. Jeff Peters, Joe Blackwell, Jeff Parmenter, Chris Rodenhizer, Stephen Hesselburg ROW 2: Lisa Helfant, Matt Hejna, Beth Butterworth, Diane Burry, Peter Bickmore. Steve Boothroyd, Bob Belury ROW 5: Dennis Shackctt, Jim Gunther, Carol Miller. Bruce Hall. Bill Milardo, Glenn Martin, Dave Kania. Denise O'Meara. John Gunther, Scott Peters, Joe Vogal, Paula Belury, Coach Baldwin 28 Woodrow Wilson 66 East Haven 101 Woodrow Wilson 80 Platt 92 Woodrow Wilson 11 North Haven 0 Woodrow Wilson 83 Bristol Eastern 89 Woodrow Wilson 78 Gilbert 95 Woodrow Wilson 115 Britol Central 45 Woodrow Wilson 87 Southington 85 Woodrow Wilson 90 Lyman Hall 82 Woodrow Wilson 109 Weaver 53 Woodrow Wilson 92 Shepaug 80 Woodrow Wilson 102 Wilby 69 Woodrow Wilson 67 Middletown 105 Woodrow Wilson 71 Plainville 101 Woodrow Wilson 11 Wilcox 0 Woodrow Wilson 71 Winsor Locks 101 Swimming This year’s swim team’s season could only be described as great. For the first time in the team’s history they had a winning record. This record can be attributed to the new prac- tice times and a large turn out from the stu- dent body. The seniors on the team this year were Bob Belury, Matt Hejna, Steffan Hes- selburg, Dennis Shackett, Bill Milardo and Jay Leal. School records that were broken this year were in the 50 yd. freestyle by Dave Kania, the 100 yd. freestyle by Dave Kania, the 500 yd. freestyle by Glen Martin, the 100 yd breaststroke by Bob Belury and the 400 yd. freestyle rely by Matt Hejna, Glen Mar- tin, Steffan Hesselburg, and Dave Kania. The team came in fourteenth in the state for class M schools. The Cat’s are looking forward to next year as their team is composed largely of underclassmen who will be led by Co-Capts. Dave Kania and Scott Peters. ♦ 30 31 ROW I: Liz Atkinson, Judy Gould, Diane Rasch, Brenda Priest ROW 2: Julie Johnson, Ellen Hayles, Charlene Baldwin, Carol Mcchl, Coach Spooner ROW 3: Jane Laflin, Roberta Shefezyk, Denise Therrien, Leslie Smith ROW 4: Sandy Kennedy, Sue Wilson, Jody Dascanio, Gail Brain The girl’s Volleyball team had an excellent season but they seem to have their best days ahead of them. There were only two seniors on the squad, Liz Atkinson and Julie Johnson. The captains were Judy Gould and Diane Rasch. Coach Spooner is sure to have a great team returning next year. The girl’s Volleyball team had a fine season consisting of 4 wins and 1 loss. The team defeated Bethel (15-13,7- 15, 16-14) Haddam (15-9, 15-12) Guilford (15-4, 13-15, 15-4) and also beat Middletown High (15-5, 15-13 but lost to Farmington (7-15, 15-13, 3-9). 34 mam mma Z'l mm f.t. OFFICE Coach Fraulino, Coach Alsup, Fred Hill, Tom Pcllcrin, Milt Mitchell, Bill Waldncr, Phil Grant, Dave Lougy, Tony Bostick, Wayne Burgess, James Holley, Mike Santostefano, Coach Guimares Woodrow Wilson 62 Portland 99 Woodrow Wilson 57 Farmington 61 Woodrow Wilson 52 Cromwell 81 Woodrow Wilson 58 Eli Whitney 81 Woodrow Wilson 62 Berlin 70 Woodrow Wilson 43 Goodwin 21 Woodrow Wilson 48 Farmington 85 Woodrow Wilson 56 Prince 61 Woodrow Wilson 63 E. O. Smith 56 Woodrow Wilson 39 Middletown 61 Woodrow Wilson 77 Goodwin 57 Woodrow Wilson 72 Wilcox 84 Woodrow Wilson 79 North Branford 77 Woodrow Wilson 65 Berlin 94 Woodrow Wilson 83 Eli Whitney 90 Woodrow Wilson 60 Wilcox 75 Woodrow Wilson 67 Coginchaug 76 Woodrow Wilson 50 Middletown 93 Woodrow Wilson 68 Prince 61 Woodrow Wilson 62 North Branford 61 36 Varsity Basketball The Basketball team wound up their season with an unimpressive 6 and 14 record. Although it was a dis- heartening year for the Seniors, Capt. Phil Grant, Wayne Burgess, and Tony Bostick, the Cats soon will be reaping the benifits of their experiences and aveng- ing their losses. We have a very young basketball team here at Woodrow Wilson, a team for the future. It looks as if, next year, we should have a very compete- tive team with an excellent shot at making that elusive tournament. Looking back upon this year we may see that it closely parallels that of four years ago, and as that did, pay us back for all the heartache felt this year. On the lighter side, this season gave Wilson a chance to show what we’re made of. Despite our many losses, we kept up the same spirit and enthusiasm felt last year when we went 18 and 5. We refused to let our self-discipline break down and to boo our opponants even though the opposition did not always show us the same consideration. As usual our majorettes, “Lom- bardo’s Lovelies”, won the halftime competition for both City Championship games, hands-down. ROM Diane Rasch. Mary Lou Grisel ROM 2: Ellen Haylcs. Debbie ■ a- ve$ Bonvouloir KW Holle Pa Holley Hagar. Martha Banks. Tammy Grge ROM 4: Coach Clark Coach Fraulino. Perry Marshall Alan Calhoun. Tom Pclcrin. Fred Hill, Dave Lougy, Milt Mitchell, Mike Santostefano. Angeles Lewis, Chipper Anderson. Roy Feliciano. Bruno Spada. Coach Alsup CHEERLEADERS ROW . Kathy Petras, Sally Smallshaw ROW 2: Carol Mcchl, Lori Klarc ROW 3: Liz Mylchrccst, co-captain Dorothy Konior, co- captain Bunny Hall, Beth Montanile ROW 4: Lisa Brown, Colette Cummings 44 J. V. Cheering J. V. Cheerleaders ROW I: Mary Atkinson, Diane Crawford. ROW 2: Kim Mays, Kathy Kozman. Captain: Mary Atkinson ROW 3: Christa Chamis, Carmcla Bertuglia 46 Kaihy Kelly, Ann Clohosey, Noel Egc, Sue D'Antonio, Ellen Clohoscy, Linda Meyer Flag Girls ROW I: Captain Joyce Trotta, Co-Captain Kim Dawkins. ROW 2: Wendy Taylor, Sue Wilmanski, Cindy Barker, Paula Maltese, Millie Espinosa, Karen Bangston, Donna Maltese, Ann Mcchl, Jackie Palmer, Cheryl Tuttle, Cheryl Cox, Cheryl Glover, Robin DeJohn, Fran Russo. Majorettes Band BAND ROW 1: Corry Lcnarcs, Jim Gunther, Carl Calhoun, Sally Shooshan. ROW 2: Lynn Lovullo, Lynn Gilman, Joy Annino, Paula Goodalc, Larry Holmberg, Michael McCormack. Valerie Halpin, Beth Butterworth. ROW 3: July Boyd, Diane Bury, Holly Peterson, Carmclla Jones, Eric Kable, Bill Gunther, Elizabeth Dripps, Sharcn Emblcton. ROW 4: Holly Hubbard, Marci Brown, Jim Magruder, Ted Tishy, Mr. Lombardo, Jeff Peters, Sue Wilson, Nadine Destefano, Sue Parmclec. ROW 5: Liesc Meyers, Lori Rollison, Judy Gould, Holly Heger, Michelle Rioux, Sue Brauer, Mark Jaskot, David Waller. ROW 6: Keith Bengston, Michael Halpin, Cheryl Rich, Tom Sayanagi, Scott Peters, Jim Jaskot, Leslie Auster, Michael Boudreau. ROW 7; Greg Tubby, Craig Stanley, Carol Mcchl, Tina Gagnon, Joe Salafia. ROW 8: Ann Mcchl, Karen Bengston, David Kania, Cindy Barker, Jackie Palmer. BAND COUNCIL ROW ; Corey Lenares, Carl Calhoun, Tina Gagnon, Sharon Embleton. ROW 2: Scott Peters, Lynn Lovullo, Larry Holmberg, Jackie Palmer. ROW 3: Carol Mechl, Holly Peterson Valerie Halpin, Sally Shooshan, Dave Kania. ABSENT: D. D. Doobic. 51 STAGE BAND ROW I: Scott Peters, Carol Mcchl, Holly Peterson, Joy Annino, Beth Butter- worth, Valerie Halpin, Sharen Embleton, Mr. Lombardo. ROW 2: Jim Magruder, Ted Tishy, Michael Halpin, Elizabeth Dripps, Jim Jaskot, Bill Gun thcr. ROW 3: Jack Gunther, Paula Goodalc, Michael McCormack, David Waller. ROW 4: Sue Braucr, Tom Sayanagi, Jeff Peters, Jim Gunther, Craig Stanley 53 Chorus ROW I: Cheryl Tuttle, Diane Atkinson, Roberta Sweezyk, Ellen Scranton, Louise Pctrichcnko. Bernice McArthar. Pat Westen, Sandy Smith, Timmy Fikes. Craig Haynes, Paul Smith, Dennis Shackett, Carl Calhoun, Cheryl Glover, Linda Baker, Diane Crawford, Tammy Gage. ROW 2: Carmcla Mastrangclo, Ann Meehl, Donna Maltese, Janet Cummings, Cindy Jacobs, Charla Crumble, Sylvia Chamblcc, Lorraine Graig, Tony Bostick, Roger Pearl, Anthony Moore. , Keith Bozemen, Kim Dawkins, Shicla Neville, Joy Annino, Barbara Augustine, Marie Russo. ROW 3: Brenda Woolard, Joy Francisco. Sue Clohoscy, Lisa Mazzotta, Beth Harris, Sue Wilmanski. Martha Banks, Madclane Simms, Tom Silas. Ricky Fickctt. Danny Jacques, Ellen Clohoscy Diane Rasch, Ellen Hayles. Donna Rasch, Debbie Fikes, Kathy Kozmon. Ella Bonvoloir. ROW 4: Kathy Kelly, Joyce Trotta, Sue D'Antonio. Nancy Gcromin Sharon Noglow, Debbie Maltese, Cindy Barnes, , Bruce Weston, , Cindy Wilson. . Jennifer Therrien. Joan Boucher. Debbie Badrick. Kathy Petras. ROW 5: Mr. Johnson, Mary Lou Kurneta, Andrea Spada, Collette Cummings. Irene LaRose, Frances Markowski, Shelley DeProto, Sandra Livingston. Linda Bates, Jackie Sweezyk, , Cindy, Linda Gendreau, Lorraine Russo. Diane Corale, Cheryl Cox. ROW 6: Kim Fickett, Phyllis Morcllo. Mary Atkinson, Janice Wilcox, Lori Klarc, Rosemary Kowvalcski, Jody Dascanio, Sally Smallshaw, Lisa Brown, Dorothy Konior. Melodees 54 ROW I: Joyce Trotta, Mary Lou Kurneta, Joy Annino, Jackie Shefezyk, Cheryl Glover, Lorraine Graig. ROW 2: Diane Crawford, Kathy Petras, Martha Banks, Cheryl Cox, Sally Smallshaw, Ellen Clohoscy. Keynotes Ronald Gilbert, Paul Smith, Carl Calhoun, Tony Bostick, Danny Jaqucs, Roger Pearl, Tom Silas, Dennis Shackelt Varsity Club ROW : Bill Milardo, Bunny Hall, Lori Klare, Mike Santoiefano, Mrs. Spooner, Coach Montanile, Denise O'meara, Mark Frangione, Rich Bates, Liz Milcrcast, Kathy Petras, Colette Cummings. ROW 2: Dave Gallitto, Jack Gunther, Steve Robles, Beth Montanile, Bill Waldner, Bob Belury, Marty Drcaher, Roger Pearl. Rick Gallitto, Dennis Jarzabek, Dave Russo, Jeff Gould, Dorothy Konior. ROW 3: Robin DcJohn, Scott Rosenthal, Dave Kania, Glenn Martin, Jeff Priest, Tom Pellerin, Dave Therrian, Matt Hejna, Mark Soil, John Senick, Justus Mullins, ROW 4: Cheryl Glover, Carol Meehl, Sally Smallshaw, Lisa Brown, Martha Banks, Michelle Rioux, Tony Heifer, Geoff Green, Larry Licdkc, Scott Peters, Phil Grant. ROW 5: Joyce Trotta, Wayne Burgess, Gary Thompson, Terry Dimauro, Diane Rasch, Mary Lou Grisscl, Lanrie Goodcll, Michael Boodrcau, Randy Higert, Tony Bostock, James Holley. Pep Club ROW I: Mrs. Anderson, Officers: Ann Clohoscy, Nancy Geromin, Sue Gasior, Ellen Clohoscy. ROW 2: Ella Bonvulour, Sherri Magnum, Sue Wilmanski, Janice Wilcox, Ellen Hayles, Shela Neville, Karen Mietkewitz, Diane Rasch, Martha Banks. ROW 3: Brenda Belniak, Patty Hood, Kathy Kenny, Carolyn Kosiba, Melinda Cotter, Doreen Incrman, Roberta Szcwcyk, Carla Otfinoski, Sharon Noglow, Lynn Pellerin, Beth Milardo. ROW 4: Diane Bogdon, Sue Clohoscy, Valeric Halpin, Marcie Brown, Jodie Annino, Lisa Currie, Lori Barber, Gail Broin, Tammy Gage, Diane Crawford, Debbie Kirk. Math Club ROW I: Tom Sayanagi, Jack Gunther, Paul Goodale, Jim Jaskot, Jim Gunther, Matt Hejna. ROW 2: Diane Burry, Carol Miller, Leslie Smith, Peter Lindquist, Damian Roche. ROW 3: Chris Burry, Gail Manning, Jim Soobitski, Phil Gourevitch, Dave Gionfriddo. Math Team ROW I: Tom Sayanagi, Jack Gunther, Paul Goodale, Jim Jaskot, James Gunther, Matt Hejna. ROW 2: Dave Firshein. Diane Burry. Carol Miller, Damian Rocha. ROW 3: Dave Gionfriddo, Mary Lou Grisscl, Chris Burry, Gain Manning, Jim Soobitsky, Phil Gourcvich. 57 Student Council Student Council Executive Council ROW I: Dave Gallito, Ricky Gallito. ROW 2: Jack Gunther, Kathy Petras, Tony Bostick. 58 STUDENT COUNCIL ROW .- Mike McCormick, Cathy Ferrara, Irene LaRosc. Tony Bostick, Rick Galitto. Dave Galitto, Cathy Petras, Jack Gunther, Clinton Pierce. ROW 2: Bob Belury, Paula Bclury, Dave Onaroti, Jody Dascanio, Lori Klarc. Dorothy Konior, Ricki Cohen. ROW 3: Carmcla Betuglis, Janet Cummings, Lisa Williams, Nancy Drone, Debbie Fikes, Anthony Moore ROW 4: David Gionfriddo, Debbie Wilson, Nancy Bonauto, Lori Schidcll, Dancllc DeJohn, James Holley, ROW 5: Wayne Burgess, Mark Stclle, Wendy Taylor, Marshal Hoover, Martha Banks, Lori Rollason. Future Farmers Of America Drama Club ROW ; Tammy Gage, Diane Crawford. Penny Dcottc, Tina Gagnon, Scott Rosenthal, David Gionfriddo, Mike Halpin. ROW 2: Christa Chamis, Valeric Halpin, Ellen Choloscy, Ann Cholosey, Patty Burk, David Firshcin, Bob Jcpson. ROW 3: Paula Goodalc, Joy Annino, Carl Calhoun, Kathy Petras, Sue Gray, Jennifer Meyers, Sally Shoushan, Martha Banks. Eric Kablc, Carla Otfinoski, Lori Rollison. Drama Advisor: David Bickford. 59 Latin Club ROW ; Scott Peters, Tom Wilson ROW 2: Martha Banks, Liz Dripps, Stacy Palmer, Jennifer Meyers, Mrs. Grossman French Club ROW I: Linda Hamitton, Diane Prior, Judy Bankowski, Pat Winchel, Lisa Curry, Lisa Williams, Sara Holley, Mr. Rainvillc ROW 2: Julie Boyd, Caryn Soil, Jack Gunther, Betsy Daniel, Doreene Beattie, Alane Lineberry, Nancy Johnson, Leslie Smith, John Tuttle ROW 3: Kathy Petras, Carl Calhoun, Natalie Schnipper, Jerry Collins, Janet Thcrrien, Sharon Smallshaw, Brenda Belniak, Ann Falvey, Marcia Laverty, Holley Hubbard. Tom Powell Art Club ROW I: Jcannine Czapiga, Kim Mays, Sergio Mabres, Miss Greco, Kim Brown, Mr. Myjak, Diane Foster, Marie Dion. Milly Espinoso, Loretta Rafala. Tammy Gage. ROW 2: Dottie McKinney, Lori Vogel, Denise Owings, Ricki Cohen, Diane Hines, Ann Mcehl. Ed Kosicki, Steve Boothroy. Diane Crawford. ROW 3: Denise Thcrian, Donna Fazzino, Alec Madoff, Gail Brain, Carol Miller, Sandy McDermott, Amy Shail, Rich Bates, Mark Frangione, Scott Rosenthal, Bob Bonoiuto. National Honor Society ROW I: Joyce Trotta, Ricki Cohen, Randy Hilgert, Dorothy Konior. ROW 2: DaveGallito. Billy Milardo, Larry Holmburg, Jack Gunther, Matt Heimer, Paul Goodalc, Miss Smith. Margray Black Union 62 American Field Service ROW I Jay Leal, Diane Foster, Kim Brown, Ruby Clark, Kim Colivito ROW 2 Sue Parmclcc, Kathy Kelly, Mr. Marchcse, Carl Calhoun ROW 3 Joni Boucher, Tammy Gage, Sally Shooshan ROW 4 Michael Halpin, Jennifer Meyers, Lisa Williams, John Mazzulli, Chris Burry ROW 5 Tom Sayanagi, Stacy Palmer, Beth O'Brian, Scott Peters, Gail Brain ROW 6 Penny Dcote, Christine Dcotc, Carla Otfinoski. Tina Gagnon. Beth Harris,Valerie Halpin, Jack Gunther, Fric Kablc, Nancy Gcromin, Michelle Rioux, David Kania 64 SAGA Editors, Advisor — Mr. Marchese, ROW I Kathy Kelly — Activities; Eric R. Kabel — Assistant Business; Kim Colivato — copy; Michelle Rioux — Assistant photog- raphy; David Kania — Business; Diane Foster — art; Kim Brown — art. ROW 2 Mr. Marchese — advisor; Penny Dcotte — photography; Tina Gagnon — layout; editor-in- chief; Stacy Palmer — assistant layout; Jack Gunther — sports. Absent from photo: Lynn Lovullo — assistant copy, Colette Cummings — typing; Cheryl Cox — assistant typing. 65 Freshmen Freshman Officers: LE.FT TO RIGHT: William Hickman — Presi- dent; Melinda Cotter — Treasurer; Chipper Anderson — Secretary; Lori Shicdcl — Vice President $Tt' ; MRE CCWASDI� I 75 79 Juniors Junior Council: ROW I: Sally Smallshaw, Robin DeJohn, Susan Wilmanski, Wendy Taylor, Lori Rollason, Danny Thomas. ROW 2: Sharon Embulton, Rick Gallitto, Glen Martin, Rose- mary Kowalcski, Denise Owings. ROW 3: Jeff Priest, Jim Gun- ther, Ann Mcehl, Cheryl Tuttle, Martha Banks, David Kania. 85 90 93 97 Robert William Belury Joan Marie Bennett Sherrie Lynn Benoit Robert Vito Bonaiuto, Jr. Tony Bostick Janice Elizabeth Botti Anthony Louis Branciforte 101 ■ ' % Christopher Campbell Betsy Mary Calhoun Darrell Arthur Castor Michael Clarence Byrd Prudence Ann Carlson Donna Marie Carta Carl Calhoun Kim Marie Colavito Harold David Christensen Ruth LaVerne Clark Ricki Lynn Cohen 104 Lauren Theresa Coleman Susan Kaye Costa Cheryl Cox Kim Corzette Dawkins Lorraine Day 105 Christine Susan Cubeta Colette Marie Cummings Mary Doreen Daniels Irene DiFiore 106 Antonio DiMauro ■ 0 - Donna Marie Dickinson Alissa Suzanne Delegan Penelope Rita Deotte Kenneth M. Donahue Robert Edward Ducki Theresa Rosemary DiMauro James M. Dumas Noel Marie Ege Ronnie Elison Gail Susan Falco 107 Loralee Ferrigno 108 Richard Lee Fickett, Jr. Leslie Denise Fitzpatrick Sandra Lee Foss James Fiducia Dianne Lois Foster Tina Rita Gagnon David Paul Gallitto Kathleen Louise Gendron Nancy Joy Geromin Lynn Marie Gilman Susan Ann Gasior Kathy Jane Goff Laurie Ann Goodell Mark J. Goss Paul Allen Goodale Cheryl Dolores Glover John Kevin Gunther Jonathan David Greenwald Geoffery Dennis Green Lorraine Sharon Graig Beatrice Ann Hall Jeffery Allen Gould Phillip Grant Cynthia Lynn Hall Jacqueline Brenda Harrell Beth Roman Harris Lisa Marie Helmedach William E. Heise, Jr Randy Thomas Hilgert Dianne Hines Joyce Diane Holloman 113 I Cynthia Ann Hoover Robert Francis Jackowiak Lawrence William Holmberg Karen Marie Hornok 114 Daniel Thomas Jacques Dennis Alexander Jarzabeck Mark Steven Jaskot 116 Cynthia Jean Labagh Tracy Ann Kulmacz Lori Jean Klare Dorothy Konior Paul Edward Kruger Irene Janet LaRose Corrado John Lenares Joseph Anthony Leal George Gustave Leonard Margaret Ann Livingston 117 Brian Arthur Lee Kathleen Ann LeMontagne Elaine Marie Morin Shirley Marie Moore Leise Claire Meyers Chris A. Miller Paul Edward Murphy 119 Linda L. Meyer William Robert Milardo Elizabeth Mylchreest Lorri Stephanie Nosal 120 Stephen John O’Meara Roger A. Pearl, Jr. Susan Lee Negrelli Susan Linda Parmalee Robert Alfred Nichols Michael E. Rogerson Sonia Ivette Roman Theresa Maria Rotondo Deborah Rose Rubino William Joseph Rummel 123 Jonathan Paul Rose Brian Robert Roccapriore 124 Katherine Libby Schmidt Martha Elizabeth Seifert Wanda Selke John Gerald Sennick Dennis Guthrie Shackett Sarah Ann Shooshan Laurie Ellen Snyder Michael Edward Skubel Mark Jeffrey Soli James Alan Soobitsky Richard James Spitzmacher Richard Raymond Stebbins Ronald James Staskelunas Mark David Steele Paul John Stepczyk Robert Raymond Stimpson Debra A. Stock Derry Taylor 1.27 Clinton Russell Swanson Donna Marie Swokla Salvatore David Vernale Richard David Wagner James Bruce Weston Alphonse Peter Wichrowski, Jr. Christopher Wichrowski Joseph Richard Wildlansky Janice Wilcox Lisa Ann Williams Brenda Kaye Woolard Grace L. Zanelh Janice Zdeb THUMBODY V LOVES YOU September is upon me now and spirit of ’76 — summer has died left behind to fall and crack in small pieces carried by the wild winds of autumn it seems something has changed a ray of hope peeking through new plaster and pale pewter — like paint I must find it soon you all will be gone just burnt leaves in a haze memories of bad and good but our memories glittering playing with the sunlight reflecting on my Daniels Farm milk box that though not used has not rusted — why? I cannot tell My time suddenly has just begun — last year! — collections of letters old Sagas and memories of maroon and gray forever at war with black and orange faces photographs in black and white with Mr. Holley forever standing at the door photographs — that’s all we will be in 10 years or so then will you remember me? still hale me for that 1 can only be myself — not you? will you realize finally that a true victory is only possible when you’ve lost? — When in your heart you will gain all if you just think You’ve won yeah we’ve won Oh I was so sure then — years ago a freshman so confident and innocent so old now that 1 comprehend that the more 1 know the less I understand but it doesn’t matter I'll forget and forgive if you’ll only forgive me, my friend just if you’d take time for understanding that truly I love you and Wilson too more than you will ever know why has it taken 4 years to realize this, the simplest truth of all — Beth Harris Senior Council: ROW I: Linda Meyer, Roger Pearl, Dennis Shackett, Cindy Bankowski, Cathy Ferrara, Irene LaRosc, Sue Nigrelli, Tony Bostick, Liz Mylch- rcest, Dave Gallitto ROW 2: Joyce Trotta, Wayne Burgess, Kathy Petras, Cheryl Cox, Carl Calhoun, Diane Foster, Larry Holmberg ROW 3: Tony Di Mauro, Lisa Williams, Bob Nichols, John Gunther, Bill Milardo, Ricki Cohen, Cory Lcnarcs, Kim Brown, Lynn Lovullo, Liz Atkinson. ROW 4: Penny Deotte, Tina Gagnon, Bruce Weston, Rina Prior, Janice Wilcox, Lori Klare, Donna Carta, Lynn Gil- man, Terri DiMauro Class Will MARY ANN ADAMS leaves two brothers to carry on where she left off. ELLY ARABAS leaves left field to the baseball team. LIZ ATKINSON leaves Donna Carta’s smelly lunches to anyone who has our locker next. Good Luck. CINDY BANKOWSKI leaves Judy Bandowski three more long years. BOB BELLIRY leaves the best of luck to the swim team on future Middletown meets. JOAN BENNETT leaves her parking space to Mr. Gunther. TONY BOSTICK leaves his number 44 and Good Luck to the football team and all sports at Wilson in the years to come. JANICE BOTTI leaves Patty Sokol her tardiness to carry out. JIM BRANDAY leaves Mrs. Leonard his broken electic typewriter. JONI BROCHU leaves my decrepidold French dictionary to Miss Charette, the bells that shreik every morning at 7:35 a.m. to next year’s Seniors, lots of luck to Mr. Jessen’s homeroom (you’ll need it) next year and to the Class of “77” the best of luck, homework and hard work. (It’s good for you.) KIM BROWN leaves slowly. WAYNE BURGESS leaves Mrs. Leidke with her great Freshman math classes. MICHAEL BYRD leaves gladly. CARL CALHOUN leaves Mrs. Carta his poo-poo cushion. BETSY CALHOUN leaves Mr. Alsup’s chairs with B. C. and D. J. written all over them. PRUDENCE CARLSON leaves unknowingly. DONNA CARTA leaves seventh period free to anyone who can use it as wisely as L. G., L. L., L. A., T. D., did. DAVE CHRISTENSEN leaves my good looks and personality. RUBI CLARK leaves Mr. Kravic in peace. RICKI COHEN leaves the ability to laugh to anyone who promises to use it. KIM COLAVITO leaves Mr. Digiulo to charm all the Vo-ag girls with his cute, little-boy smile. LAUREN COLEMAN leaves D. P., L. K., and A. T. the partying before school and trouble. CHERYL COX leaves Michael unhappily and also her position on the majorette squad to anyone who would enjoy it like she did, but has the patience, that she never had. COLETTE CUMMINGS leaves straighter than when she arrived. DOREEN DANIELS leaves Ellen an adding machine to help add up her freckles. KIM DAWKINS leaves Wilson in good spirts. LORRAINE DAY leaves the students all her troubles. PENNY DEOTTE leaves Mr. Ozga and Mr. Jessen to Virginia Clement. DONNA DICKINSON leaves Mrs. Bryant’s “coffee Hour” to Charlene Baldwin. TONY DIMAURO leaves L. W„ S. S„ R. D„ K. P., K. C., K. B„ C. L„ B. S„ Miss H„ S. T„ K. S„ I. L„ N. J., N. E., K. E„ G. F„ AND C. H„ A. W„ C. W. TERRI DIMAURO leaves Sue Dantonio her appendix. BOB DUCKI leaves Mr. Gunther’s chemistry class to all the sleepy kids. NOEL M. EGE leaves the uneven bars in two pieces. GAIL FALCO leaves her raincoat to the person who stole it. CATHY FERRERA leaves David Congdon “those mornings” to deal with for the rest of his years at Wilson. LORALEE FERR1GNO leaves proud to be a women! LESLIE FITZPATRICK leaves her ability to run fast to her sister Sharyn. SANDY FOSS leaves some underclassmen to type and correct papers for Miss Palonen, and leaves Ann Hays love and happiness in her Senior year. DIANNE FOSTER leaves these parting comments: Juniors, “you’ll soon know how it feels,” Sophomores, “I love you all,” Freshman, “you have my sympathy.” TINA GAGNON leaves her orange cropper to Stacy Palmer. SUSAN GASIOR leaves Mr. Montanile an organized office. 135 NANCY GEROMIN leaves “Car-Car” for anyone who can drive it. LYNN GILMAN leaves her sergeant shirt to anyone that has as much authority as she had! CHERYL GLOVER leaves her spot on the Wildcat majorette squad to someone who’ll be as proud of it as she was. KATHY GOFF leaves Miss Palonen in peace. LAURIE GOODELL leaves Gail to cope with herself. JEFF GOULD leaves the sports teams to his two brothers Jay and J. R. and the school to his sister Judy. LORRAINE GRAIG leaves her little black book to Betty, Cindi, Sulkie, Debbie and anyone else who wants it. PHILLIP GRANT leaves Wilson all of my emptiness. GEOFF GREEN leaves for the mountains with Warren, Stefan and Che. DAVID GREENWALD leaves his white Camaro to anyone who will clean and wax it three times a day. MARYLOU GRISELL leaves Mr. Snow’s Book Club finally. JOHN GUNTHER leaves Glenn Marten and Scott Peters to carry on the Saga of Randy Mantiglia; “Oh Please!!” BUNNY HALL leaves Mr. Hiller to find someone else to bother him during last period. CINDY HALL leaves happily. JACKIE HARRELL leaves her tennis shoes to Mr. Gunther for future scientific developments. BETH HARRIS leaves Tommy P. to Robin, Joy Annino her piano bench, Danelle DeJohn to Mr. Hiller, best of luck to the class of “77”, and “lobster” to some poor lost Freshman. LISA HELMEDACH leaves Janet Cummings the “Piece-a-Lisa” cafe to carry on. WILLIAM HEISE leaves this school with great happiness. MATTHEW HEJNA leaves Mike McCormack to the Cross-Country Team: God rest their souls! BRENDA HENSEL leaves my Bunnies to Kathy and Beth, my pink blanket to Melanie, my clothes to Diane, my other personal belongings to Grace, my brothers and sisters I leave my to mom, dad, Jesse and everyone else and my books to the school. STEFAN HESSELBERG leaves hurdling out the door. ART HIGGINS leaves with great happiness and wishing all fellow underclassmen at the mercy of the books, Good Luck! RANDY HILGERT leaves. DIANNE HINES leaves with the hope that Everyone pulls together before the school falls apart. LARRY HOLMBERT leaves the jobs he does to anyone crazy enough to do them. CINDY HOOVER leaves her lunch in Mrs. Carpini’s room. KAREN HORNOK leaves all her morning trips to Friendly’s to Marylou Kurneta. DAN JACQUES leaves the Wildcats with victories over M.H.S. in everything. MARK JASKOT leaves his books and his brother. RITA JEANETTE leaves Lcs to look after himself. DEBBIE JOHNSON leaves Mr. Ozga alone to carry on. JULIE JOHNSON leaves her hat to Marchel. TODD KINNEY leaves his dents and scratches to anyone who wants them. LORI KLARE leaves her cosack for Beth Montanile to work on. DOROTHY KONIOR leaves all her cheers and chants to the next co-capt. of the squad. CYNDY LABAGH leaves Linda Gendreau a pack of gum to become next year’s best smacker. IRENE LAROSE leaves her smart-mouth attitude to any underclassman who has enough nerve to use it. JAY LEAL leaves his super gunpower formula to Mr. Gunther and his rare collection of “clean” jokes to the underclassmen. KATHY LEMONTAGNE leaves Mr. Myjak to suffer with the Art 1 classes. CORY LENARES leaves D.F., L.M., D.C., K.B., L.A., D.M., T.D., L.L., L.G., and S.B. to the world and hopes it can handle them. MARGARET LIVINGSTON leaves Shirley and her turn in the lunch line. LYNN LOVULLO leaves with Lynn, Donna, Kim, Terri, Corey, Dianne, Liz, and Liz to go out and find the better things in life. BERNICE MCARTHUR leaves Justus Mullins her turn in taking up the trays. LINDA MEYER leaves hand in hand with Roger. BILL MILARDO leaves W.W.H.S. his brother and sister. CHRIS MILLER leaves Forever. 136 SHIRLEY MOORE leaves her brother Anthony Jr. to hurry up and finish school. ELAINE MORIN leaves Lenney to rest in peace. LIZ MYLCHREEST leaves Mr. Holley to find a new somebody “not to cheat on” and Carmela Bertuglio to put up with a “certain somebody” for another year. SUE NEGRELLI leaves Mr. Alsup to find a new score keeper for this year. Last year was enough! ROGER PEARL leaves hand in hand with Linda. MICHAEL PERRY leaves Mr. Fraulino a little patience with the students. KATHY PETRAS leaves Beth Montanile “Her Wildcats” and hopes that she takes as good care of them as she did. RENA PRYOR leaves her smile to Mr. Jessen. JODIE PYTLIK leaves Mr. Alsup all of her untouched homework. IDA RAFALA leaves Miss Palonen helpless. CHERYL RICH leaves all my good times and fun in the top of Locker No. S-034 in a brown bag. BRETT RISLEY leaves for the good life. SONIA ROMAN leaves her intelligence to her brother Luis. JON ROSE leaves his extra doors to Micheal Flanagan. THERESA ROTONDO leaves Sue D. one more year of school with her “class” and with Mr. Johnson yelling for more altos. DEBBIE RUBINO leaves Mrs. Gibson in peace. BILL RUMMEL leaves his knowledge to Mr. Norton. DARLENE SALKAUSKAS leaves her temper to anyone who thinks they can control it. MARTHA SEIFERT leaves Vo-Ag Open House and making wreaths to the Vo-Ag students. WANDA SELKE leaves all her unhappiness of the school to an underclassman. JOHN SENNIK leaves Peter Tomczak a very old History Book. DENNIS SHACKETT leaves the head of the family to Lisa Brown (My daughter). Also a lot of happiness to everyone. SALLY SHOOSHAN leaves Sonny in care of his Auntie D. D. DAVID SIEGEL leaves nothing to nobody, because I deserve everything I have, except what I learned in Math. MIKE SKUBEL leaves all the garbage in his locker to John Skubel. LAURIE SNYDER leaves her typewriter to Linda. MARK SOLL leaves his slice to any new member of the Golf Team. JIM SOOB1TSKY leaves Mrs. Carpinski to Glen Martin. RICHARD STEBBINS leaves Patty Fazzino and Lori Scheidel to find a new victim to “drive to drink.” MARK STEELE leaves the job of grating about the Giants, Knicks and Mets to some other Masocist. PAUL STEPCZYK leaves his brain to the school; it’s not much but it’s more than we got now. BOB STIMPSON leaves his mechanical drawing skills to Mr. Akerly. DEBBIE STOCK leave her homework assignments for someone else. DONNA SWOKLA leaves Miss Branciforte to find her own dates for Saturday night. JENNIFER THERRIEN leaves'D. P. to continue the tradition of harassing Mrs. Crane about square dancing. MAURICE THERRIEN leaves Mr. Holley with Hall Patrol. JOYCE TROTTA leaves all her happiness, good fortune and great high school years to all the upcoming seniors! Also all her majorette ability to anyone who loves it as much as she surely did. AL VERNALE leaves Mike Flanagan to Nancy Perry. RICH WAGNER leaves his Physics book to anyone crazy enough to take Physics. JOE WIDLANSKY leaves with Laurie. JAN WILCOX leaves her job in the office to anyone who wants to put up with the headaches. LISA WILLIAMS leaves Mr. Jessen to run his homeroom by himself. DAN WOODS leaves Hr. 29 to the rest of the class. BRENDA WOOLARD leaves Mr. Alsup and Mr. Guimares in the hallway talking (as usual). DORIS ZADROGA leaves her two sisters, Cheryl and Donna, to carry on. GRACE ZANELLI leaves her memory of the Bone lurking in the hall for all those who didn’t experience his unexpected appearances. 137 Remember . . . Going to Westfield to visit Abe Lincoln, Nepolian, and Andrew Jack- son. When W.B. threw a piece of paper in M.S.'s mouth in U.S. History. When M B., S.D., J.G., B.J., B.R., B.P., D.R., J.L., T.L., C.T., went to Rocky Neck on H-Day. When C.C.'s car was attacked at Middletown High. The Art Museum. When J.W. and L.L. had a little discussion. When Mrs. Carta discovered that the Old Man, in “The Old Man and The Sea , had a bunny for a girlfriend. When C.H. and B.C. were on the trampline, and C.H. snorted. When we hid Mr. Rainville's tape. When L.G.. L.L., K.B., C.L., and D.C. skipped first period and went to Mt. Road, and L.G. drove her car off a cliff. When K.B. and D.C. got caught drinking grapefruit juice by D.F.’s mother. When L.G., D.C., and D.F. went to Friendly's and D.C. got squirted with whipcrcam. When L.G. decided to go pray in the ccmctary while P.D., L.L., and D.C. held their breath. When L.G., drove D.C., K.B., P.D., and D.F. up the ski slope at Powder Ridge. When T.D. was giving a shotgun for ten minutes without anyone at the other end. When P.D. sat in L.L.’s car and broke the seat. Carrying lunchboxcs. National Paper Bird Day. Craig Clarke? When the cop came. When K.P., S.D., and T.R. went on their own scavenger hunt and everything doubled. Meeting before the Junior Prom in the lobby of S.B.’s apartment. When L.G. and D.C. always ran into Mrs. Leidke where ever they went. When Mr. Sass taught Mr. Snow’s English class. The time J.H. fell off the roof of Sweet Williams. When L.F., J.B., and L.H. were stoned and driving without a car. When C.C. gave a lady a pat and almost knocked her over. The Drive-in. When C.C., J.B., A.C., and S.S. were auditioning for the Mary Tyler Moore show at Meriden Square. When C.C. went spazo at Alpha Pizza House. When J.B. first came to Wilson and everyone thought she was a freshman. When D.C. and K.B. walked across the gym with their eyes closed and hit the wall. When the phone company came to the school because someone made a long distance call and didn't pay. Trying to cope with D.C. for more than 24 hours. “BUT WAIT! Aren't the Farmington cheerleaders cute? D’s double date to the Junior Prom and how well they matched. France, and the eighth dwarf .... sleczy. Babysitting, and R.S. was in the backroom with only a chccrlcading jacket on. When L.L. sang Hymnal's during Sociology. Jumping stools at Bess Eaton. When the pigeons got loose in open house. When K.G. and M.S. slept at open house. When K.G. hung her socks in the boy's room. When N.G. and W.S. went to five schools in one day. 9:30 A.M. every morning. When we went through Arena Scheduling for the first time. When D.G., D.H., L.H., and B.M. “borrowed a newspaper machine during a scavenger hunt. When they told me I couldn’t get out of here. Going to sec Lenny before school, after school, and during school. Mabel's, Hooey! Osifcr When T.D. and L.M. tried to roach each other. When the “Rolling Rock” was rolling off the rock? When S.N. and L.M. were at the track meets and we were on the bus, and the talks we had on the field. Mrs. Bryant’s fourth period Child Development class. L.M., T.R., and L.M. in Mr. Rainville’s study. All the third lunch talks with K.C. and L.M. The cofrier that L.M. and R.P. shared during second cafe. Physical fitness in gym second period, K.C., L.M., J.B., R.C., and K.L. Partying at Snow School during the summer. Dennis the Head! R.S.’s haircut, just before football season. Miss P's typing II class; N.E., K.G., and L.M. Byrd and S.D. The Junior Prom after party at Corey’s. Whhaaatttt! and could be tears! When L.G. always talked to the Lord. OH MY GOD! When D.C. and L.M. had a fake fruit fight. How we rang in 1976 at L.M.’s house! T.M. wave, remember J.B. G.G.'S little messages to Mr. Snow, written with hostility on the black- board before he'd get back to class. When D.C. and C.L. caught a buzzz in S.B.'s phone. When we actually learned something? When the Margray wished Mr. Schimctschek a Merry Christmas? When there were 113 people in the A.V. room? The A.V. room When we used to park where the new auditorium now stands. Me as “BLACK IS . I want to remember my parents, foster parents, brothers, sisters, Jesse, Kathy, Diane, Grace, Beth, Tracy, Barbra, Billy, Chip, Tommy, Bridget, John, all my other friends, teachers, and Mr. Holley. When the VO-AG shop students had brought in tractors and equipment to be fixed, and they were turned in to the iron scrap pile instead. When C.F. came to school for a whole week straight and finally stayed. J.C.'s brother James. IF . IF . SHOULD .. SHOULD. The fun we had in G.S.C. When N.E., L.M., S.D., E.C., A.C., marched in the Parade and N.E. said, “Just do it!” When wc didn't have Chemistry Lab for the first half of the year. When L.F., J.B. and Piccc-a-Lisa went to first period History class feeling mighty fine. When D.T. forgot to batter the chicken for “Soul Food Day”. When C.G. and K.D. got caught at MHS in their uniforms. K-K-K-Kim? Trying to find the meeting place after the scavenger hunt. N.G.'s Biccntenial B’s? John Compton? When T.G. and P.D. were called by their right names? L.W., when wc were in H.E. in 10th grade? R. D. remember all the years we've been friends and in the same H.R.? REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS! S. T.’s car on Scavenger night. Mac’s. The language lab. The days of wine and roses. When C.L. dropped beer bottles all over McDonalds parking lot. When C.H. and K.H. ran out of gas in Durham. When wc tried to throw C.H. in the Salvation Army box. C.H., remember over Dicky and Priscilla's? When Kathy Petras backed into MacDonalds with her car. When B.H. cried over D.G. at the MHS-WHS game. When J.P., D.H., and B.H. had a pre-holiday accident and laughed about it all the way home. How J.P., D.S., and B.H. always compared Shorthand notes behind Miss Palonen's back and always got caught. “You’re beat”, “You're nuts”, “Give me the Sheepskin” and “GOOD NIGHT NURSE!!!”. When J.G. slept through his Achievement tests. When John Sennik tried to imitate George Leonard. When Jackie first came to Wilson and everyone was so nice. Being an editor. When M.A. liked L.P. (Pctrc “King”) in '73, and B.H. knocked over a chair and jumped about ten feet when L.P. went “UH-HUH” in the cafe? When B.C. and C.H. went to Mr. Guimarcs’s on Halloween as a nine foot giant. When J.W. and L.L. had a little discussion. When everybody used to go in the bathroom and get bombed out of their heads. When N.E. missed her return lever in Typing I. 138 When I.R. found out she wasn’t all that ugly. When J.G. caught R.P. and L.M. parking in the back driveway of the Cenacle. Clcarasil in Cromwell. Our honorary adopted seniors, Pam Dorgan and Sue D’Antonio Hot dogs and fried eggs. The t-bird struck again and again and again. When C.L. left his own party after the prom. I..M. and D.F. watched Ginger Rogers chase Fred Estairc. The fountain in front of the Metropolitan. We got snagged at Hillside. D.F. and K.B. made the snowman on the roof. D.F. said “He better hurry up” during American Graffitti. The time P.D., D.F., K.B. and package, hitchd in the rain to Sue D's. T.D. and D.C. threw the football in K.P.'s megaphone. Lynn Lovullo on Liz's trampoline. When K.B. dared D.C. to go into the boys locker room, touch the wall, scream and run out, and she did. Love is blooooooooming. Donna and Dianne broke their promise the first day of school. “You take, that there exit.” When P.D. did a Chinese fire drill in CVH and we took off on her. When D.C. and P.D. got stuck on the 7th floor of the hospital fire escape. Harvey Drive. Camping, when D.F. rolled off the rock after too many “rolling rocks and broke C.L.'s Coleman stove. Setting up the tent at Devil's Hopyard. When C.C., D.F., D.C., P.D., and K.B. drove into a ditch at MHS during the bandwagon and got attacked. When D.H. and R.L. (trackstars) chased P.D. at 3:00 AM and couldn't catch her. D.M. and P.S. stuffed P.D. at the float. Fire flies and loosing weight. The weekend Donna and Kim ran away. Stool hopping at Bes Eaton. When C.C., J.G., B.N., J.M., and P.V. “performed at the Pops Con- cert. When M.A. and D.R. came to school for a whole week — on time besides. When we learned the fox trot from Mr. Snow. When L.A. and D.C. got caught by Mrs. Leidke leaving school. When K.B. got yelled at by Mrs. Leidke in the bathroom. Mrs. Leidke’s Period two algebra class. When D.C. and L.A. went in the bathroom and the toilets started flushing when there was no one in there. When T.D. and S.D. left the car at the shack and walked for 1 2 hour and ended up in the same place. The prescription The Saturday afternoons on the phone. Getting stopped at Miller’s Pond and Snow School by the police. WHS-MHS pep assembly and “The Bug . T.N. Pep Club paper. Mr. Alsup’s second period C.P. L.P.'s poems. Noglow. The BLEEP!! When C.C. put her books on D.D.’s car and they drove away. When C.L. got her pants hooked on B.L.’s jacket and he dragged her half way down the hall. Allygata. When M.B.. S.D., J.G.. B.J., B.R., B.P., D.R., J.L., T.L., AND C.T. went to Rocky Neck on H-Day. When K.H. went to the Men’s room at the Hess gas station. When C.L. suffocated. The T.O.I.F. sign in Mr. Gunther’s class. Mr. Kania’s metal shop. Two certain persons who took the United Way flag from Main Street with a policeman watching. When S.P. actually yelled. The Junior Prom! Mr. Snow's quizzes. When J.B., A.C., C.C., and S.S. were friends? “Drrccc!” All the times P.B. screamed when K.B. poked her. When B.A. came to visit Wilson and Mr. Holley threw him out. The way it used to be in band? Spirit week! Hiding Mr. M’s door knob. Going to McDonalds for lunch. When us Seniors got to use all the new stuff our school received. When Dennis’s hands were drooping like a candle. Patrolling the fire alarm boxes. When Mr. Gross tried to teach Physics. All of the professional acting in Mr. Lisco’s second period Drama class; some good comedy! A Her au Labratoire? When we didn’t cheat in Spanish? Hola, Qui tal? The kind of thing in room 39? All the good parties everybody had on the way to the football and basketball games, in the VAN. The teacher who used to chase us ninth graders around. The meatpackcrs convention in Canada. Room service at La Chatcu Frontcnac .. . 1,2,3 SPAZ! When J.S. was stopped in front of the school by a cop. The experiment that Mr. Gunther did which didn't smell bad. When they used to have periods instead of mods? When Kathy P. got stuck in the high chair during spirit week. When we won spirit week every year we were here. When we were afraid of the BIG seniors. The Junior Senior scavenger hunt and the Perennial Garden sign. All the Ozga tests and quizzes we flunked. Female jocks and ballerinas? The '75-’76 W.H.S vs. M.H.S. game, 16-15. WHEW! Carl’s face during chorus. Parties getting raided after the M.H.S. game. Climbing over the construction to get to school. When G.F. jumped over the chair. R.C.'s postcr-face-shakes. The muddy red sneaker. Why R.C. couldn’t run in gym that day. The chemistry laugh. The worker in the polka-dotted hat. When K.P. and R.C. were friends? D.C.’s long-johns. The C.C. dance. When D.G. didn’t cheat? The episode at Haddam Meadows. How nervous R.C. could get. The Wrigley gum visits. When S.R. didn’t wear jewelry. Mr. S.’s and Mr. H’s conversation. The Hershey Squirts. The brandy ball conversation. The four year, unanswered crush. The information on the Emergency card. How G.F., E.A., and R.C. became friends. The notes in the Physics’s book. The third period growls. Checking the daily absentee list. R.C.’s tunafish. All those oranges. The terrific B.W. smile. The wiggle that shook the earth. When M.A., and D.R. made it on time to homeroom this year! Good times at H.J.H. Chemistry and “It dosen't bounce ! Jan's and Lori’s “family When D.K., M.P., J.W., and G.M. went to the beach on H-day? Remember Saga to Ogga! Lynn? J.W., W.B., L.K. and M.S.'s corner in History? Walking through mud to get to school? How L.W. met C.L. thru B.B. All the nights K.C., P.J., J.O. and L.W. spent together. J.W. and L.W. having the same lockers and homeroom for two years. When ... lit up the bathroom. All the good things about W.W.H.S. csp. leaving! J.T., T.R. and K.P. the day of the sophmorc car was and the class of “75 ’s Junior Prom. When K.P. thought T.R. had died and was going to buy her the prettiest flowers for her funeral. When J.W. followed D.G. all over the school. The queer curtain behind everyone's Junior Prom pictures. Driver’s Ed. A certain Algebra II class. When our parking lot disappeared. Fuzzy cups. 139 When K.B., had the ideas to go on a picnic, and fly a kite. “Push button to eject back seat drivers”.......and all the suckers. Thanx Cor! The Blood, Sweat and Tears Concert and the High after it. The “T Bird gang” The trip to Hideaway East when C.L. almost had an accident because of D.C. Swapping partners at the Junior Prom and all the snccking. The parties at L.M.'s beach and on the island. When L.M.'s boat got stuck in the sand, and we couldn’t get it out. When D.G. followed J.T. all over the school. “Big Al” our freshman year. When K.B. was Queen How K.B. always agrees with L.G., in a certain state of mind L.G., don't forget D.S. L.L., D.C.. K.B.. T.D., D.E., L.A., and P.D. don’t forget Friday nights out with Sargent Gilm! Remember Jessitin, Love the Lynn's! Remember Jessitin and his sexy body! Love Gillynn and Lovelace. Shopping on Sunday afternoon — L.L. driver. Jessitin's beautifully matched clothes. When G.F. swung over her chair and kicked E.A. When B.W. “touched” R.C. How J.F. got a 25 in Physics. When R.C. made G.F. go in the mud and one clean red snecker sunk in. Square Knees. The “75” Phi Epsilon Hayride. When the cops came to the pits! When D.M. and L.K. went to Mac’s and tried to sober up J.G., P.M and B.W. The surprise birthday party for D.G. at J.W.'s When the six of us w-ent out with four in the back scat. When D.M. and L.K. yelled to G.G. and L.B. on the hayride to come up for air. “Take the opel, it’s better on gas” K.P. and T.R. practiced in the shadows by the light of the BIG Cheer- leaders house. Remember not really feeling anything for the last 5 basketball games. J.T. and T.R. in third period study and “like a movie projector, dizzy” The Junior Prom and “I am Woman” When L.L. was friends with J.W. HA! HA! HA! When J.T., L.L., K.P., and T.R. w'ere waiting to have their physicals in their Junior year and the fire alarm went off. When L.G. sprayed Psssssst all over D.M.’s hair. When L.L. drove D.C., C.L., D.F. to Hartford and got lost in the ghetto. When you water things they grow. When D.C. told everyone the party was at C.L.’s house. When K.C. tried to pull her gym bag out of her locker and it ripped, sending all her junk out into the hall. When I.L. was doing the sixty yard dash and skinned her kness while the band and Majorettes were practicing on the field. When L.G., L.L., D.C.. T.D. and L.A. met Laurna Dune at Mercy. The great fraternity with only two members. I-FELTA-THIGH. Beak, Blubs, Short Bangs, Stoned-eyes, Bloop, Blubs, Jethro Tull, Alice, Cat, Fred, Ann., tree, Blop, Bugs, Penguin, Little Eyes, But- chie, Mickey Mouse, Ficky and JOE Ml When D.F., L.M. and C.L. slept over C.L.’s house on New Years eve and drank three bottles of champagne. All the many times that D.C. got C.L. lost!!! When L.F. got sick eating too many cookies from the cafe. When L.G. ripped off a rock from Printers Devil and threw it on a car which caused L.L. to almost die on her fireball. When L.L. had to jump her car six times in one day with D.C., only when K.B. got in it. When L.G. and L.L. pul one over Mrs. S. When L.L. almost hit a telephone pole at the float and D.C. jumped out of the car from fright. When the Upw'ard-Bound Students decided to make a fire in Mr. Davis's room and ended up with a three day vacation. Mrs. Lenord’s thinking man. The second raid after the Middletown-Wilson game, and we stayed. Parking on Margaritc Rd. after the basketball games. Senior Ball and Graduation. a,s,d,f.,j.k,l.; The guys in cordoroy pants.. The rubber glove dissections. How much I wanted your picture. The lemon-face senior picture. Second period cafe study freshman year. The Vo-Ag open houses. Roses arc red, violets are blue . .. After the Junior Prom. T.G.'s “puffers”. The obscene lunch table in Junior year. When C. Cox never went to school. When C.C. and C.C. roller skated around the school. The nameless cheerleader. When C.D. and T.D. raised over one hundred mice in animal science. When T.D. knocked over a shelf of books and Mrs. M. blamed C.C. for it. The time we moved P.S.’s van at the drive-in and ripped the itchy insulation. When D.C. and K.B. rode to the drive-in trunk style. D.F. and L.M. rolling on and off the couch. The day Donna thought that was it. Lady Marmalade at Giovoni’s. When D.C. and L.A. took C.L. and the bandwagon for a ride. When L.G. almost hit a cop on mainstrcct. When L.G. and L.L. were racing down the highway and passed a state cop. When K.B., L.L., D.C., and P.D. ripped off a gumball machine for L.G.. When D.C., L.G., L.L., and K.B. smoked in Bushncll Park, in front of the Supreme Court. When L.L. and L.G. were at Lord Cromwell and a guy taught them about cnglish. When D.C. kpt yelling “excuse me” at L.L. and S.B. at the Drive-in. Niagra Falls. Pour ce soir. The kind of thing when J.T. and T.R. would compare notes on their fights with W.B. and S.S. Twirling fire. Mac's after all the games. Parties for the teams. Pit, dump, and cornfield parties. What a Marvelous weekend. When Mike Flanagan has a party down Mt. Road. Mr. Gunthers Chem. class Junior year. The little midget that used to run around the halls. How many times we were going to be in the new school next week. When we tried to come into school after skipping two classes and coming face to face with Mr. Holley. When G.Z. popped a milk carton in cafe. When Mr. Alsup teased J.P. about her round toungc. When we used to watch S.H. in cafe. The cop in Portland with L.L., K.B., and P.S. “Toast with Margarine” (Maroon) When L.G. had to be the boss. When L.G. ran to gym, so as not to be late, and then found out there wasn’t any after she was half undressed. When L.G. chewed gum? I DON’T!!!! NEVER try to ripoff “THE GANG”!! When L.G. and L.L. were Santa’s Elfs. Spirit week in K.P.’s cellar and sticks of fruit punch gum. The night T.R. got the giggles and K.P. rolled down the hill. The Valley Regional game our Junior year and all the rain. Cheering with the “Big cheerleaders”. When B.N., D.N., and J.P. hated D.S.’s guts. When Mr. Lombardo got hit in the face with a plate of shaving cream. When K.B., L.G., D C., L.L., T.D., L.A., and C.L. sent out for Gio- voni’s for lunch on L.L.’s Birthday. HA-HA-HA! Twitch-ya-shoulda-said! Lamplighter, amplightcr, mplightcr, plightcr, lighter, ightcr, ghtcr, htcr, ter, cr, rrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Left, Left, Left, Right, Left.....first they hired me then they fired me, then by golly I left my wife with 49 kids in the state of starvation with nothing but cold oatmeal left, Left Left Left Right Left! Remember Maximus Super on Bridge Street first floor. THE MOLE! Fly Donnalynn FLY! 140 Senior Directory Adams, Mary Ann. “Quack,” 60 Wilcox Road, Middletown, CT “Believe in a dream and make it a reality.” Clubs: Chorus 9, 11, 12. Arabas, Ellen M.. “Elly,” Maple Avenue, Higganum, CT “Given time and a little patience love finds its own way.” Ambi- tion: Accountant (C.P.A.) Atkinson. Elizabeth Ann, “Liz,” 402 Long Lane, Middletown, CT Clubs: Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Badminton 10, 11, 12; Girls Sports Club 9, 10, 11. Ambition: Medical Secretary. Bankowski, Cynthia Marie, “Cindy,” George Street, Middletown, CT “Do all you can, and after you’ve accomplished all you can, then do some more.” Clubs: Student Council 11; Junior Council 11; Senior Council 12. Ambition: Executive Secretary. Belury, Robert William, “Bob,” 144 Broad Street, Middletown, CT “I never think of the future, it comes soon enough.” Clubs: F.F.A.; Swim Team; Track; Cross Country; Chess Club; Student Council; Equestrian Club. Ambition: Marine Biologist, Oceanog- rapher. Bennett. Joan Marie, West Shore Drive, Higganum, CT Ambition: Secretary. Bostick. Tony Junior, “Beans Machine or Mr. Wildcat,” 8 Mac- arthur Court, Middletown, CT “As long as you try your hardest and do your best you’ll never be a loser.” Clubs: Black Unity; Senior Council; Football; Basket- ball; Track; Student Council; Vice President of Senior Class. Ambition: Businessman, Football Coach or Physical Education teacher. Botti, Janice Elizebeth, “Jane,” 5 Bellevue Place, Middletown, CT “Time passes on, like a river that must always run, now you are gone, but I will have you till time is done.” Clubs: Art Club 10,11,12. Ambition: Hairdresser. Branday. James M.. “Jim,” 111 Front Street, Middletown, CT “People remember sorrow much longer than they remember laughter. It is easier to revive your sad hours than to revive your happy ones. It is too bad, with all the amiability in the world, that tears should be so facile, and laughter require so much effort.” Clubs: Drama Club 10,11; Latin Club 11; Pep Club 10; French Club 9,10,11. Ambition: Teacher. Brochu, Joni Ann, Shore Drive, Higganum, CT “Kindness is something you are blessed with; friendship is some- thing that goes on forever.” Clubs: French Club; German Club; Saga; Margray, Spartan; A.F.S.; Chorus; Gymnastics. Ambition: To be a writer(Poet). Brown. Kimberly Jane, “Pokey,” 545 Hunting Hill Ave., Middle- town, CT “The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” Clubs: Girls sports club 9, 10, 11; Basketball 9; Tennis 9; Badminton 9, 10; Bowling 10, 11; French club 9, 10, 11; Senior council; Saga 11,12; Art editor, Margray 11,12; Art club 9,10,11,12; Foreign exchange club 9,10; Latin club 11 (Treas); MYARC 11; Junior council; Junior class Treas; Red Cross 9, 10; Drama 11; Pep club 9. Ambition: Occupational Therapist. Burgess, Wayne Arthur. 167 Markham Street, Middletown, CT “Brave in heart, brave in deed.” Clubs: Football 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9, 10, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Chess club 9; Varsity club 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10, 12; Sophomore Class Presi- dent; Junior, Freshman, and Senior council. Ambition: To be- come a physical therapist. Byrd, Michael C, “Baby Byrd,” 27 McKenna Dr., Middletown, CT Clubs: Baseball 9,10,11,12; Black Union 9,10; Varsity club 10, 11, 12; Student council 10. Ambition: College. Calhoun. Carl. 431 West Street, Middletown, CT “Life is but a stage.” Clubs: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama 9, 10, 11, 12; French club 9, 12; Latin club II; Bleacher bums 11; Chorus 12; Keynotes 12; Yearbook 11, 12; Cross Country 12; A.F.S. 12; Jr. Council; Senior Council; Senior Ball Committee. Ambition: Undecided. Calhoun. Elizabeth Mary, “Betsy,” 23 Front Street, Middletown CT “After the rain, the rainbow.” Clubs: Majorettes 11; Girls sports club 11. Ambition: Legal Secretary. Carlson, Prudence Ann, “Crog,” Hidden Lake Rd., Higganum, CT Ambition: Nurse. Carta. Donna Marie. “Carton,” 33 Murry Street. Middletown, CT “Don't believe anything unless it’s whispered to you.” Clubs: A.F.S.9,10; French Club 10; Saga 12; Junior Council; Senior Council; Myarch. Ambition: To try and do something without Mrs. Liedke catching me. Christensen. Harold David. “Sayers,” 835 Hoop Pole Road, Guil- ford, CT “Make a little love, do a little dance, get down tonight” K.C. Sunshine Clubs: Football 9,10; Swimming 11; FFA 9,10,11,12. Ambition: Golf Course Superintendent. Clark, Ruth LaVern, “Rubi” Box 323, Middletown, CT “Love goes on forever, life docs not; That’s why we make sure we live even if we don’t love.” Clubs: FFA 9,10,11,12; Saga 12; Margray 12; Chorus 12. Ambition: To own a restaurant and a greenhouse. Cohen. Ricki Lynne. 36 Ryan Street, Middletown, CT “There is no greater sorrow, than to recall in misery, the times when we were happy,” Clubs: French club; Scholarship commit- tee; Latin club; National Honor Society; Student Council; Senior Council; Junior Council; By-Laws Committee, Student-Teacher Advisory Borad. Ambition: Occupational Therapist. 141 Colavito, Kim Marie, 629 Main Street, Portland, CT “Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. — Hermann Hesse Clubs: FKA 9,10,11,12(Parlimcntarian 10, President 11, Sentinal 12) Girls Sports Club 9,10; Pep Club 10; Margray 10,11,12(Business Editor 12); Saga 12(Copy Editor); Student Council 11 (Activities Committee); Ambition: To own a greenhouse business, write a novel, and meet Mickey Mouse. Coleman, Lauren Theresa. Turkey Hill Road, Haddam, Ct “I hate people who don't admit their faults; I'd admit mine if I had any. “Engage brain before putting mouth into gear.’’ Ambi- tion: To work with children. Costa. Susan Kaye. “Sue 17 Maplewood Terrace, Middletown, CT “Tears arc like waves, Salty, They get in cuts and burn. Ambi- tion: To become a good secretary. Cox. Cheryl Ann. “Coxsy, 294 South Main Street, Middletown, Ct “Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you.’’ Clubs: Majorettes 11,12; Treasurer 12; Chorus 10,11,12; Melodccs 12; Junior Council; Senior Council and Senior Class Treasurer; Stu- dent Government 11. Ambition: To be a small office secretary. Cummings. Colette Marie, Lake Ridge Hts.. Middletown, CT “God, grant us the serenity to accept those things we cannot change; courage to change those things we can; and wisdom to know the difference. Clubs: Girls Sports Club 9,10,11; Saga Staff 11,12; Cheerleader 11,12; Saga typing Editor 12. Ambition: Social Worker Daniels. Mary Doreen. “Doreen, 16 Cubcta Road, Middletown, CT “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others; can not keep it from themselves. Clubs: Foreign Exchange 9 Ambition: Medical Secretary and Assistant Dawkins. Kim Cozette. 23 George Street, Middletown, CT “Each day so many things to see and I’m so glad that I am me, and you my friends are pretty to, and I'm so glad that you arc you.” Clubs: Majorettes 10, 11, 12 Co-Captain; Black Union 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Council 11; Senior Council 12; Girls Sport Club 9, 10, 11 Ambition: To be a Psychiatrist Day. Lorraine, 1 Factory St., Middletown, CT Clubs: Vo-Ag 9, 10; Chorus 12 Delegan. Alissa Suzanne. 19 Dobson Circle, Middletown, CT Clubs: Foreign Exchange Club; Art Club; Equestrian Club Am- bition: Radiologist Deotte, Penelope Rita. “Tina,” 23 Randall Court, Middletown, CT “We arc such stuff as dreams arc made on.” Clubs: Drama 9, 10, 11, 12; French 9, 10; A.F.S. 11, 12; Saga 11, 12; Ambition: To promote the Arts in the Community Dickinson. Donna Marie. 100 Eastern Dr., Middletown, CT “I am me, except for what I am.” Clubs: Chorus 9, 10, 12; Student Council 12; Senior Council 12; Ambition: Nurse(R.N.) DiMauro. Antonino. “Tony, 15 Silver St., Middletown, CT “Love is stronger than Hate, and a FRIEND is stronger than your ENEMY. Clubs: J.V. Football 10; Student Council 10; Junior Council 11; Senior Council 12; Senior Council Band Com- mittee 12. Ambition: Law Enforcement (Policeman in CT) DiMauro, Theresa R.. “T.D.,” 30 Lake Street, Middletown, CT “If at first you don’t succeed, the hell with it.” Clubs: Junior and Senior Council; Girls Sports Club; Variety Club; Gymnastics; Bowling; Badminton; Flag Football; Volleyball; Cheerleading; Swim Team. Ambition: Registered Nurse Ducki. Robert Edward. “Bob,” 1184 Middle Street, Middletown, CT “1 wish it could start all over, but I’m happy I'm out.” Clubs; F.F.A Ambition: I plan to be wealthy and happy. Ege. Noel Marie, Chamberlain Hill Road, Higganum, CT Clubs: Softball 10; Flag Girl 12; Phi Epsilon 12; Gymnastics 12. Ambition: Medical Secretary Falco, Gail Susan, 1235 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT “I can’t explain myself, I’m afraid sir,” said Alice, “because I'm not myself, you see.” Lewis Carroll. Clubs: Girls Sport Club 9,10,11; Latin Club 11; Pep Club 10; Drama Club 10,12; Phi Epsilon II, 12. Ambition: To have my own gift shop. Ferrera, Catherine Ann. “Cathy,” 32 Durant Street, Middletown, CT “I have learned in my life that time has been more than just a word. Time has been memories that I hold closest to me, and dreams of the future that may some day become reality.” Clubs: Bowling Club; Girls Sports Club; Student Council; Senior Coun- cil. Ambition: To be a bank clerk. Ferrigno. Loralee. “Loreli,” 76 Peck Road, Mjddlctown, CT “Together we flow like a river and together we melt like the snow.” Clubs: Art Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Drama 9, 10; Chorus 9, 10. Ambition: Professional Photographer. Fitzpatrick, Leslie Denise, “Les, Fitz,” 37 Bidwell Terrace, Middle- town, CT “Although life has its ups and downs, always keep your head high . . . keep it to the sky.” Ambition: To become an interior decora- tor. Foss. Sandra Lee. “Sandy,” 626 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT “A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” Clubs: FFA 9,10; Equestrian 10,11. Ambition: To live on a farm with lots of land and animals. Foster. Dianne Lois. “Di,” 477 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT “I’ve been searching so long, to find an answer. Now I know my life has meaning. As my life goes on I believe, somehow, some- things changed. Something deep inside, a part of me. My dreams have come to an end. I will understand, what I left behind ... a part of me.” Clubs: Student Council 9, 10, 11; Margray 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Council; Senior Council; Future Farmers 9, 10; Pep Club 9, 10; Girls Sports Club 10; Saga II, 12; Art Club 12. Ambition: To become filthy rich and give all the finest things, in life, to my friends. Furman. Aleta Kay. I Intown Terrace, Middletown, CT Gagnon. Tina Rita. “Penney,”, 410 East Street, Middlctown,CT “Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice.” Clubs: Band 9, 10, 11,12; Band Council 10,11,12; FFA 9,10,11; Saga 11,12 — Editors, Layout, Editor-in-Chief; Senior Council 12; Girls Sports Club 11. Ambition: A career in Graphic Design. 142 Gasior, Susan Ann. 54 Forest Street, Middletown, CT “Cheerfulness is not always spontaneous but bears cultivation, for if one can carry a smiling face through a world where there are so many troubles, they are unconsciously a public benefactor.” Clubs: Pep Club 10, 11 — treasurer; Vice President 12; Badmin- ton 10,11; Girls Sports Club 10,11,12; AFS 12; Secretary for Athletic Department 12. Ambition: Secretary Geromin. Nancy Joy. “Nance,” Foot Hills Road, Higganum, CT “There’s a reason to believe.” Clubs: Pep club 10, 11, 12; Eques- trian Club 10, 11; Girls Sports Club 10, II; Phi Epsilon 12; Badminton 11; Bowling 10; FFA 10; AFS 12; Service Club 12; Chorus 11, 12; Student Council 11, 12; Saga 12. Ambition: Mental Health Worker Gilman. Lynn Marie, “Gillynn, Gilm,” Cedar Lake Road, Haddam, CT “ ... and it’s all right, don’t put up such a fight —just stand up, look in the mirror and sigh.” Clubs: Band 12; Senior Council 12. Ambition: Nurse Glover. Cheryl Delerese. “Cher G.” 485 East Main Street, Middle- town, CT “If in the twilight of memory we should meet once more, we shall speak again together and you shall sing to me a deeper song.” Clubs: Majorettes 10, 11, 12 — secretary; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Mclodccs 11, 12; Black Union 9, 10, 11, 12; Softball 11; Student Council 9. Ambition: Writer or Modern Dancer Goff, Kathy Jane. Clark Road, Haddam, CT “Everybody Is A Star.” Ambition: Go to a Business School. Goodale. Paul Allan, 8 Batl Street, Middletown, CT Walter Dc La Marc “So as long as I can see I will keep looking. As long as I can walk I will keep on moving. As long as I can stand I will keep fighting.” Clubs: Math Club; Math League 10, 11, 12; National Honor Society 11, 12; Cross Country 12; Track II, 12; Ambition: Electrical Engineer. Goodell, Laurie, Brainerd Hill Road, Higganum, CT “Think big.” Clubs: Crew 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Ski Club 9; Leader’s Club 9; Ambition: Home Economics Teacher. Gould. Jeffery A. “Lefty, 49 Dobson Circle, Middletown, CT Clubs: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9; Junior Council 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Chess Club 9; Graig, Lorraine Sharon “Lorri,” 87 East Main Street, Middletown, CT “Love is everything a man and a woman seek, pray for and hope they will one day find.” Clubs: Black Unity 11, 12; Mel-o-dees 12; Chorus 11, 12; African Drum and Dance 9,10; Ambition: Special Education Teacher. Grant. Phillip 3 McKenna Drive, Middletown, CT “Thy mind is free if you let it be.” Clubs: Basketball 9,10,11,12 Ambition: Electrical Engineer Green. Geoffrey Dennis. “Godfrey,” 78 Gleeson Road, Middletown, CT “It's a Milton-Bradley world, folks, and we have all been Monop- olized.” D. Lab Clubs: Margray; Student Council; Cross Coun- try; Track. Ambition: To leave these hallowed halls of academia. Greenwald, David 689 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT “Everybody loves a Gearhead.” Clubs: Track; A.V.; Latin Club; Golf Team. Ambition: To make $100,000 a year. Grisell. Marylou. “Lou, Cedar Lake Road. Haddam. CT “One hour devoted to the pursuit of beauty and love is greater than a century of glory.” (Kahil Gibran) Clubs: Band 9; Student Council 10; Softball 10,12; Basketball 12; Math Team 10; Math Club 10, 12. Ambition: To stay happy; keep old friends and make new ones. Gunther. John Kevin, “Jack,” “J.D.” 932 Ridgewood Road, Middletown, CT “He who will not when he may, when he would he shall have nay.” Clubs: Student Council 9,10,11,12; Parlemcntarian 10,12; By Laws 10,12; President’s Advisors Committee 11; Junior Coun- cil; Senior Council; National Honor Society 11, 12; Margray Sports Ed. 10,11,12; Saga Sports Ed. 12; Band 9,10,11; Stage band 10,11,12; Math Team 11,12; Football 9,10,11,12; Track 9,10,11,12; Swimming Mgr. 10,11,12; Varsity Club 11,12; French Club 9,10,11,12; Math Club 11,12. Ambition: College Hall. Beatrice Anne. “Bunny”, “Rabbit” Main Street, Haddam, CT “Men go to the moon and wonder, children go to the circus and understand.” Clubs: Varsity Cheerleading 11,12 (co-capt. 12); Girls Sports Club 10,11 (Volleyball 11, Badminton 11); Phi Epsi- lon 10; Chorus 9; Honor Society 9. Ambition: Secretary Hall, Cynthia L.. “Cindy,” 252 East Main Street, Middletown, CT Ambition: Police Secretary Harrell. Jacqueline Brenda. “Jackie,” 996 2A Silver Street, Middletown, CT “Life is a game in which winners never quit, and quitters never win.” Clubs: Black Union 11,12. Ambition: To reach the goals I strive for. Harris. Beth Roman. “EaTTw,” Chamberlin Road, Middletown, CT “When misty memories are all you have in the end, and when you realize why I love you, then maybe we all will be able to under- stand. Clubs: Flag Football 9,10; Girls Sports Club 9,10; Pep club 11. Latin club 10,11; Chorus 10,11,12; Saga 12; Margray 12; Ambition: Nursing (r.n.) Helmedach, Lisa Marie. “P.A.L.,” 27 Morgan Street, Middletown, CT “My life is but a song I have written in many ways. Clubs: Band 10,11,12. Heise, William Edward. “Bill, Billy,” 98 Smith Street, Middle- town, CT “Oh My God” Clubs: Future Farmers of America 9,10,11,12. Ambition: To be a tree climber. Hejna. Matthew James. “Matt,” 232 Hendley St., Middletown, CT “Listen my children and you shall hear the midnight ride of Dr. Samuel Prescott — S. Ozga” Clubs: Math League 11, 12; F.F.A. 9, 10, II, 12; Cross- Country 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11. Ambition: Awake forever in sweet unrest .. . and so live cvcr-or else swoon to death. Hennessey. Thomas V.. “Tom,” Chamberlain Hill Rd.. Higganum, CT Ambition: Welding. 143 Hensel, Brenda Lee. “Bird. 183 Lee St., Middletown, CT “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. Ambition: Get married have children be happy in the back woods of Maine with small business to attend. Hesselberg, Stefan G.. Walkley Hill Rd., Haddam, CT “Each day if you ask for a bigger and bigger pencil you will wind up with a telephone pole in your pocket.” Clubs: Track Team, Swim Team. Ambition: To sail around the world. Higgins. Arthur John. “Art,” 879 Ridgewood Rd, Middletown, CT “With the wars and troubles between our country and ourselves there is one weapon that you can't see but is very powerful so that we can use and that is the love, happiness and togetherness among all.” Hilbert. Randy Thomas. “Tonto + Grasshopper” 2222 Durham Road, Madison, CT Clubs: Football 9, 10, 11, 12 Capt; Track 9, 10. 11 Capt; F.F.A. 9, 10, 11,12; Ambition: To work all summer and go to Colorado and ski all winter. Hines. Dianne, “tit” Dublin Hill Road, Higganum, CT “Look around and see what the earth gives you, not just what man made you.” Clubs: Chorus 9; Honor Society 9; Art Club 10, 11, 12; ambition: Travel; Eventually go to art school and live in the mountains Holmberg, Lawrence William. “Larry” 1114 Bartholomew Road, Middletown, CT “Nothing in education is so Astonishing as the amount of useless facts it accumulates.” Clubs: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 9, 10, 11; Student Council 9, 10, 11; Junior Council 11; Senior Council 12; A-V Club 9, 10, 11 (Secretary) 12; Margray 9, 10, 11, 12; Saga 11 (Assitant Ed-in-Chief); By-Law Committee 9, 10, 11 (Chairman); National Honor Society 11, 12; Drama 10, 11, 12; Ambition: Lawyer Hoover. Cindy. “Sam” Boulder Dell Road, Higganum, CT Clubs: Ski Club 9; Junior Council; Ambition: Learn to fly small planes; single prop Hornok, Karen Marie. “Horncy” 300 Summer Hill Road, Middle- town, CT “I lie awake for hours. I’m just waiting for the sun When the Journey we are making has begun Don't deny the feeling that is stealing through your heart Every happy ending has to have a start All my life I never really knew me till today Now I know why. I’m just another step along the way.” — Justin Hayward “In some people's eyes we've done some pretty stupid things, but to us they were us.” Clubs: Senior Council Jacques, Daniel Thomas. “Dan” 1562 Country Club Road, Middle- town, CT “Peace be with you always for tomorrow you may be resting in it.” Clubs: Chess 9; Photography 9; Bleacher Bums 11; Democra- cy in Action 11. Ambition: To be famous Jaskot. Mark Steven. 472 Saybrook Rd., Middletown, CT “Success comes from hard work.” Clubs: Band 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 10,11; Chess Club 9; Baseball 10; Golf 11. Ambition: Engineering Jeannette. Rita 37 Hcndlcy Court, Middletown, CT “Where I'm bound I can’t tell, good bye is too good a word so I’ll just say fare thee well.” (Bob Dylar) Johnson. Deborah Christine. “Debbie” 211 Plaza Drive, Middle- town, CT “What happens during the unspoken dialogue between two peo- ple, can never be changed by anything they say.” Clubs: F.F.A. 9, 10. Ambition: Get married, raise a family and have lots of pets. Johnson. Julie, Anne “J. J.” 56 Scenic View Drive, Middletown, CT “Freedom: We must be willing to pay a price for freedom, with no price that is ever asked for it is half the cost of doing without it.” Clubs: Diving, Volleyball, Gymnastics. Ambition: P.E. teacher. Kinney. Todd Andrew Weisc Albert Road, Higganum, CT “It doesn’t matter what star your looking at, as long as you keep looking up. Klare, Lori Jein “Lor” Thayer Road, Higganum, CT “Happy moments from the past live on in memories that always last.” Clubs: Cheerleader 11, 12; G.S.C. 10, 11; Junior Council; Senior Council; Bowling 10, 11; Badminton 10, 11; Chorus 12; Student Council 1, 11, 12; Pep Club 10; Volleyball 11; Office Aid 10, II, 12. Ambition: To become a Computer Programmer Konior, Dorothy, “Dottie” 4 Linden Street, Middletown, CT “We can weather any storm when we’ve got love to keep us warm” Clubs: Varsity Cheerleader 10. 11, 12 (Co-captain, 12); G.S.C. 9, 10, 11; Volleyball 11; Gymnastics 11; Student Council 9, 10, 11, 12; Phi-Epsilon 10; A.F.S. 12; Latin Club 11; Art Club 11; Student Teacher Advisory Committee 11; Chorus 12; Jr. Council; Sr. Council; National Honor Society; Sr. Band Com- mittee; Class Officer 12 (vice-president); G.S.C. Officer (treasur- er); National Honor Society Officer (secretary) 12. Ambition: To be a registered nurse Labagh, Cynthia 136 Plumb Road, Middletown, CT “A friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” Ambition: To be a licensed Practical Nurse La Cose, Irene Janet 29 Woodsidc Circle, Middletown, CT “While God waits for his temple to be built of love, men bring stones.” Clubs: French Club 9, 10, 11; Foreign Exchange 9, 10; Student Council 9, 10, 12; Chorus 10, 11, 12; Senior Council; G.S.C. 10. Ambition: Radiologic Technologist Leal, Joseph A., “Jay“ 644 East Main Street, Middletown, CT “I have but one life to live, so let the good times roll.” Clubs: Photography; Margray; Saga; Swimtcam; student council. Ambi- tiorv o be a Radio Communications Engineer and own a chain of Radio Stores. LeMontagne. Kathleen Anne. “Kat”, Spencer Road, Higganum, CT “The moonrisc and the sunfall arc visible to any blind man with eye enough to feel the outline of another blind man’s breath.” Clubs: FFA 9,10,11,12. Ambition: To seek the wisdom of the children and the graceful way of flowers in the wind. 144 Lenar es. Corrado John, “Corey”, Margarite Road Ext., Middle- town, Ct “When you feel you have no one left, think of your friends, and you’ll have the world.” Clubs: Band; Track; Junior Council; Sen- ior Council; Pep Club. Ambition: To go into a field of medicine which involves being with people and helping them. Leonard, George Gustave, Middle Street, Middletown, CT Clubs: FFA 9,10,11,12. Ambition: To become a Commercial Artist. Livingston, Margaret Ann, 34 Cubcta Road, Middletown, CT Clubs: Black Unity Club 9,10,11,12. Ambition: IBM operator. Lovullo, Madelene Marie. “Dingbat”, 395 West Street, Middle- town, CT “But I look up high to see only the light, and never look down to see my shadow. This is wisdom which man must learn.” Clubs: Band 9,10,11,12. (Secretary 12); Copy Editor Saga 12; Senior Council; Junior Council; Girls Sports Club 11; Bowling 11; Soft- ball 11; Foreign Exchange 9; Phi Epsilon 9,10,11,12; Stage Band 10,11; Student Council 9,10; (By-laws 9). Ambition: To work in an Advertising Agency. Mabres, Sergio Daniel, “Qucco”, 39 Wall Street, Middletown, CT Clubs: AFS; Football; Art Club; Track. McArthur, Bernice Arlene, “Ber MAC”, 9 Omo Street, Middle- town, CT “Promise Me, you’ll give it what you got and don’t you never stop!” Clubs: Girls Sports Club 9; African Dancing 9; Chorus 12: Black Unity Club 10,11,12. Ambition: To be an Accountant. Meyer, Linda L., “Mrs. Pearl”, East Shore Drive, Hidden Lake, Higganum, CT “Live life to the fullest cause life is to short to waste.” Clubs: Girls Sports Club 11; Volleyball 11; Flag Girls 12; Senior Council; Track Scorckccpcr 11,12; Chorus 12; Student Council 10. Meyers. Liese Claire. 32 Greenbriar Circe, Middletown, CT “Through the too many miles and the too little smiles I’ll still remember you.” Clubs: Equestrian 11; Drama 11; AFS 12; Cross Country 11; Basketball 11; Band 11,12. Ambition: To be a secre- tary. Milardo, William Robert, “Bill”, Millbrook Road, Middletown, CT “Give me the persuit of happiness or give me death.” Clubs: Football 9,10,11,12; Swimming 11,12; Golf 11,12; Basketball 10; Baseball 9; Photography Club 10,11; Chess Club 9; Junior Coun- cil; Senior Council; Student Council 9; National Honor Society 11,12; Bleacher Bums 11. Ambition: Geologist. Miller, Chris A., Beaver Meadow Road, Haddam, CT Clubs: Football 9,10,12; Basketball 9. Ambition: To take over the Northern Hemisphere. Moore, Shirley Marie, 14 Maple Street, Middletown, CT “The past is our memories, the future is our dream, and the present is our life.” Clubs: Black Union Club 9,10,11,12. Ambi- tion: To be a secretary. Morin, Elaine M.. Laurel Heights, Higganum, CT “Live each day as if its the last in your life, only then will you discover the meaning of happiness.” Clubs: French Club 10,11,12. Mylchreest, Elizbeth, “Liz”, 30 Laurel Grove Road, Middletown, CT “The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.” Clubs: Pep Club 9,10; FFA 9,10; Student Council 10; Junior Council; Senior Council; Girls Sports Club 9,10,11; Cheerleader 11,12; Varsity Club 11,12; Margray 12; Gymnastics 9 10 11 12; Volleyball 10; Badminton 10,11; Bowling 9,10. Ambition: To become an accountant or executive secretary. Negrelli, Susan Lee. “Sue”, Indian Hill Road, Higganum, CT “A woman may conset to forget and forgive, but she never will drop the habit of referring to the matter now and then.” Clubs: Cheerleader Captain 9; Girls Sports Club 9,10; Yearbook 9; Honor Society 9; Track Score Keeper.; Senior Council;. Ambi- tion: To become a nurse. Nosal, Lorri Stephanie. “Lor,” Killingworth Road, Higganum, CT “Dream of days to come and do all you can in life. But don’t lose the memories of days that arc no more.” Ambition: Computer Programmer. O Meara. Stephen John. “Steve,” Chamberlain Hill Road, Hig- ganum, CT “Put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” Clubs: Math Club 10, 11; Math Team 10, 11. Ambition: To be financially well off with as little work as Dossible. Par me lee, Susan Linda, “Sue,” 194 East Ridge Road, Middletown, CT Clubs: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Stage Band 9, 11; Saga 12. Ambition: Major in Science at S.C.S.C. Pearl, Roger A., “Mar,” 56 Santangelo Circle, Middletown, CT “et err you Mar.” Clubs: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10; Track 11; Chorus 11, 12; Keynotes 12; Student Council 9, 11; Senior Council; French Club 9, 10; Varsity Club 11, 12. Ambi- tion: To be a Police Officer in Glastonbury. Pqrry, Chris A., 2 MacArthur Court, Middletown, CT “Be yourself and you will succeed.” Clubs: Football 10; Track 10, 11, 12. Ambition: Policeman. Perry. Michael Ray, 30 Maple Street, Middletown, CT “Love God, and do what you will.” — Saint Augustine. Clubs: Baseball; Photography Club; Black Unity; Corus. Ambition: To be a Respiratory Therapist or Radiology Technologist. Petras, Kathleen Ann. “Kathy,” “K.P.,” 33 Virginia Drive, Middle- town, CT “Will I make it through the summer, breaking ties with the old and new, losing one just gains another, there is nothing I can do.” Clubs: Senior Class President; Junior Class President; Varsity Cheerleader, Treasurer 11, 12; Pep Club 9, 10, (Pres.) 11; Stu- dent Council 10, 11 (Act. Chair.), 12 (Sec.); G.S.C. 9, 10, 11 (Sec.); Choral Council-Melo-Dee II, 12; Student Teachers Advi- sory Committee; Scholarship Committee; French Club 9, 10, II (Pres.) 12; Drama Club; Saga 9; Laurel Girls state; Flag Foot- ball; Volleyball; Bowling; Badminton; Girls Varsity Basketball 9,10; Gymnastics; Girls Cross Country 10; Varsity Club 11, 12. Ambition: Television Broadcaster and or Political Science. 745 Pryor, Rena Alicia. 67 Bracburn Lane, Middletown, CT “The Heart that loves is always young.” — Greek Proverb “Love looks not with the eyes, but the mind.” — Shakespeare Clubs: Senior Council: Band Committee: Prom Committee. Pytlik, Jodie Lynn, “Tit,” Gungcr Hill Road, Higganum, CT “Follow your dream.” Clubs: Leaders Club 9: Chorus 9: Ski Club 9. Ambition: To get married right out of school and to have my own horse farm. Rafala, Ida Rose, 20 Lakeside Avenue, Middletown, CT “If music be the food of love, play on.” Ambition: I want to be an accountant. Rich. Cheryl Louise, “Cherie,” Millbrook Road. Middletown, CT “Before you can make friends, you have to first be a friend.” Clubs: F.F.A.: Band.Ambition: To help people as much as possi- ble any way I can. Risley, Bren E.. Riz,” Brainard Hill Rd., Higganum, CT My interest is in the future — because I'm going to spend the rest of my life there.” Clubs: French Club 10. II. Ambition: Geologist.Roman, Sonia Ivette, 40 Maplewood Ter., Middletown, CT “The pleasure of learning, is the pleasure of life,” Clubs: Black Unity Club 11; African Dance and Drumming 9; Black Unity Club 12. Ambition: To become an attorney in criminal affairs. Rose, Jonathan Paul, “Jon,” Candlcwood Hill Rd., Higganum, CT “Pursue the true meaning of life and your life will have true meaning.” Clubs: Swim Team 11. Ambition: Criminal Justice. Rotondo, Theresa Maria, “ToDo,” 73 Virginia Drive, Middletown, CT “The hottest places in hell arc reserved for those who in times of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” Clubs: Pep Club 10,11; French Club 10,11; Varsity Club 11.12; Latin Club 11; Girls Sports Club 10,11; Bowling Club 11; Gymnastics 11; Chccrlcad- ing 11,12; Activities Committee 11; Junior Council; Senior Coun- cil; Chorus 10,11,12; Choral Council 10. Ambition: Secretary. Rubino, Debbie R., “Dippy Deb,” 6 Hillside Court, Middletown, CT “Smile so the whole world will understand what you arc saying.” Clubs: Chorus 12. Ambition: To continue with my laziness. Rummel, William, “Sanchez,” Jacoby Road, Higganum, CT “Only the Earth and sky arc forever.” Clubs: FFA. Ambition: Forest Ranger. Salkauskas. Darlene Louise, “Dar,” Clark Road, Haddam, CT “I saw many negative feelings inside me that I didn’t want, and yet I felt that 1 must express them if I were going to be myself.” Clubs: Crew 10, 11; Basketball 12. Ambition: Sccrctarv. Schaefer, Janet Lynn, “Jan,” 800 Congdon Street, Middletown, CT Clubs: FFA 9, 10, 11. Schmidt, Katherine L., “Kathy,” Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT Seifert, Martha Elizabeth, 181 Kelsey St., Middletown, CT “If you get lemons make lemonade!” Clubs: F.F.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; General Chapter Secretary 10, 11; General Chapter President 12. Ambition: Go to college first and then go into the dairy business. Selke, Wanda, 100 Chestnut St., Middletown. Ct Sennik, John Gerard, 47 Boston Road, Middletown, CT “It’s important what other people think of you but what matters more, is what you think of yourself.” Clubs: Golf Team 10; Junior Council; Student Council; Vice President 11; Democracy in Ac- tion Club. Ambition: Radio — Television Announcer, Song- writer. Shackett, Dennis Guthrie, “Fitch,” 45 McKenna Drive, Middle- town, CT “Begin at once to live, and count each day of a saparatc life. Any man can stand up to his opponents; Give me the man who can stand up to his friends.” Clubs: Football; Diving; Crew; Senior Council; Ambition: I would like to become a specialist in Forest Biology. Shail, Deborah A.. R.F.D. 1, Haddam Neck, East Hampton, CT Ambition: Florist Shooshan, Sarah, “Sally,” 311 Coleman Road, Middletown, CT “So as you push off from shore, won’t you turn you head once more — and make your peace with everyone?” Clubs: Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Band Council 12; Softball 10; Cross Country 11; Girls Sports Club 11; Equestrian Club 11; Drama Club 11, 12; AFS 12; Saga Staff 12. Siegel, David F.. “Sieg,” 870 Long Hill Road, Middletown, CT “To all the “Great People” who were in Mom’s class and Miss Carpininsky's class.” Ambition: to make a buck ... Skubel, Michael, “Mike,” 68 Forest Street, Middletown, CT “A pass a day keeps the Bone away.” Clubs: Service Club. Snyder, Laurie E., 82 Daddario Road, Middletown, CT Clubs: Photography Club 10; Latin Club 10; French Club 10. Ambition: Geologist, Journalist. Soil, Mark Jeffrey, 14 BlucBcll Lane, Middletown, CT Clubs: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10; Golf 11, 12. Ambition: Salesman for a top company. Soobitsky, James Alan, “Crunch,” Pokorny Road, Higganum, CT “People who think they know everything spoil it for those of us who do.” Clubs: Math League; Math Club. Ambition: Mechani- cal Engineer and to have the fastest car on the Eastern seaboard. Stebbins. Richard R., “Ricky,” 1001 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT Steel, Mark. 60 Morgan Street, Middletown, CT “The harder one works to achieve a goal, the harder it becomes to surrender.” Clubs: Home Room Rep. 10, 11, 12; Student Council 10, 12: Chess Club 11, 12; Math Team 10; Baseball 9, 10; Basketball 9, 10. Stepczyk. Paul John, “P.J.,” 72 Chestnut Street, Middletown, CT “The Way we were.” Clubs: Football 9. Ambition: To become a diesel mechanic or a race driver. Stimpson. Robert Raymond. “Bob,” 35 Scenic View Drive, Middle- town, CT Clubs: Photography Club; Latin Club; Track Team. Ambition: Law Enforcement. Stock, Debra Ann. “Debby,” 683 Atkins St., Middletown, CT “Remember all the children who used to get by at Woodrow Wilson High.” Clubs: Future Farmers of America; Equestrian Club. Ambition: To be an office worker or hairdresser. 146 Swokla, Donna M., Chamberlain Rd., Middletown, CT Clubs: Pep Club; Future Nurses; French Club. Therrien, David Paul, 138 Prout Hill Rd., Middletown, CT Clubs: Basketball 9, 10, 11; Baseball; Chess Club 9, 10; Bleacher Bums 10, 11; Cross Country 11, 12. Therrien, Jennifer. 3 Ann St., Portland, CT “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breath- ing.” (Endymion) Clubs: FFA 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball; Softball 10; Equestrian Club 10, 11; FFA reporter 12. Ambition: To become a Veterinarian. Therrien, Maurice R., “Shane,” 6 Kelsey Street, Middletown, CT “Gotta pass?”, “Doesn’t Bother Me.” Clubs: Chess Club 9; Pa- trol Squad. Ambition: State Police, Pilot. Tibbals, Samuel Grant, “Sammy-T566 Ridge Road, Middle- town, CT Clubs: Latin Club; Blcechcr Bums. Ambition: Private Detective. Trotta, Joyce Elizabeth, “Jet,” 18 Christopher Circle, Middletown, CT “Oh time, why so you fly so fast ... where so you run and hide .. you’re like a mist that comes and goes ... a swift relentless tide . . .”,(Ben Burroughs)Clubs: Mclodees 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Council; National Honor Society 11, 12; Major- ettes 10, 11, 12(capt); Majorette Council 11, 12; Junior Council; Bowling Club 11; Junior Class Officer (Sec.); AFS 9, 10, 11; French Club 9; Gymnastics 9, 10; Girls Cross Country 10; Divi- sional Chorus 11; Girls Sports Club 9, 10, 11; Girls Sports Club Board 11; Badminton Club 9; Student Council 9, 10; Activities Committee 11; Drama 10; Ambition: Nursing (R.N.) Vernale, Alfred P., “Al” 546 Millbrook Road, Middletown, CT “No, I’m not Sal.” Clubs: FFA; Drama Club. Wagner, Richard David, “Rich,” 22 Willow Avenue, Middletown, CT Clubs: Chess Club; Cross Country. Ambition: Electrical Engi- neer. Widlansky, Joseph Richard, “Joe,” 26 Wilcox Road, Middletown, CT Ambition: Zoologist, Conservation Officer. Wilcox, Janice, “Jan,” Prout Hill Rd., Middletown, CT “You’re only ugly to those who don’t understand you.” Clubs: Latin Club 9, 10, 11; Girls Sport Club 9, 10, 11; iris Cross Country 10; Volleyball 9, 10, 11; Gymnastics 9, 10; Badminton 9, 10, 11; Bowling 10, 11; Chorus 12; Pep Club 10, 11, 12; Junior Council; Senior Council. Ambition: Computer Programmer. Williams, Lisa Ann. Laurel Heights, Higganum, CT “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking cre- ates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love!” Lao-Tse. Clubs: Honor Society 9; Senior Council 12; Junior Council 11; Student Council 12; Margray 12; French Club 10, 11, 12; Presi- dent and Vice President of Future Teachers of America 10, 11, 12; Saga 12. Ambition: To become a Home Economics Teacher. Woods, Daniel, 114 Fowler Avc., Middletown, CT Woolard, Brenda Kaye, “Bren,” 210 East Main Street, Middle- town, CT Zadroga, Doris Tammy, “Tammy,” 280 South Main Street, Middletown, CT “I’m leaving.” Ambition: To be a secretary. Zanelli, Grace, “Spacey,” Brainard Hill Rd., Higganum, CT “Twinkle, Twinkle little stink who you are I think.” Clubs: Future Farmers of America 9; Chorus 10, 12. Ambition: To go on to school to better myself in learning about the world. Zdeb, Janice Ann, “Jan,” 1 — Old Wallingford Rd., Durham, CT Clubs: F.F.A. Secretary 10, 11; Newsletter Committee; Safety Committee. Ambition: I would like to own and live on a Regis- tered Polled Hereford Farm. 147 Most Vcrsitile: Randy Hilgert and Liz Atkinson Class Gossips: Carl Calhoun and Donna Carta Senior Personalities Class Musicians: Corey Lenares and Tina Gagnon 148 Most Changed Since Freshman Year: Randy Hilgert and Most Dependable: Cathy Petras and Larry Holmbcrg Liz Mylcreest Most Studious: Matt Henja and Ricki Cohen Most School Spirit: Kim Dawkins and Tony DiMauro Did The Most For Wilson: David Gallitto and Cathy Petras Class B.S.er’s: Lynn Lovullo and Paul Stepezyk 149 Best Dressed: Mike Byrd and Kim Brown. Most Guliblc: Dorithy Konior and Wayne Burgess. Most Unusual: Beth Harris and Tom Mason. Class Couple: Linda Meyer and Roger Pearl. 150 Class Artist: Dianne Foster and Dennis Shacketl Class Party’ers: Dennis Jarzabek ad Terry DiMauro. Most Likely to Succeed: Geoff Green and Ricki Co- hen Shyest: Mark Jaskot and Lori Nosal Class Gearheads: Donna Dickenson and Jim Soobitsky Class Mouths: Paul Stcpzck and Kim Dawkins. Class Farmers: Art Higgins and Martha Siefert. Most Attractive: Stephan Hesselburg and Terr Class Flirts: Sergio Mabrcs and Rotondo. Lori Klare 153 154 163 165 Congratulations, Graduate The ry LIBERTY BANK For Savings Best Wishes to the Class Middletown Pameacha Portland Waterford Haddam Marlborough Old Saybrook Mystic of 1976 MIDDLETOWN SAVINGS BANK DAVID B. 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