When first we came to Austin, we saw an Everest before us.
We saw heights to scale, paths to cross, barriers to break, and
friends to make.
a little guidance from those older and wiser and...
4 ettable warming, fantastic, fun-filled years, we made it. Finally, after four unforg
We wouldn't have had it any other way! !
Mr. T. Enright
Academic Dean
B.A. Salem State College 1967, M.M.T. University of Lowell. Subjects: Introductory Calculus, College Review Math, Probability. Activities: Head Basketball Coach.
Mrs. R. Doliber Registrar
Rev. R. Walsh, O.S.A. Headmaster
A.B. Merrimack College 1961, M.A. Augustinian College, further graduate studies at Fairfield University. Subjects: Religion III.
Mr. F. Enfanto Dean of Students
B.A. Salem State College 1972, M.M.T. University of Lowell, further graduate studies at Salem State College. Subjects: Advanced Topics in Math, Modern Algebra II. Activities. Assistant Basketball Coach, Varsity Golf Coach
Rev. J. Cain, O.S.A.
Chaplain, Chairman, Religious Studies Deparment, Chairman, Friars Club
B.A. Villanova University 1946, graduate studies at Religion II, II] and IV,
Religious Studies and Guidance
Rev, | Dec AOKsee
A.B. Villanova University 1948, graduate studies at Catholic University. Subjects:
Subjects: Typing Villanova University, Catholic University. Religion |, Il and lV.
B.S. University
Mr. G. Desmet of Lowell 1976 Activities Ski Subjects Modern Team
Geometry, Special Functions Coach - << <
Mr. F. Buckley Director of Pupil Personnel Services
B.S. Boston College 1954, M.A. Boston College, further graduate studies at Salem State College. Subjects Religion
Mr. D. Gramling
Chairman, Social Studies Department, National Science Foundation Coordinator, Advanced Placement Coordinator
B.A. Villanova University 1967, M.A University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana 1973, further graduate studies at Boston College, Assumption College. Subjects
Mr. V. Adamo, Jr.
B.A. Salem State College 1966, M.A. Northeastern University 1967. Subjects: U.S. History Honors, Modern History, Contemporary History. Activities: Cocommissioner, Intramural Softball
Mr. J. McConnell
A.B. Boston College 1934, A.M. Boston College, further graduate studies at
U.S. History A.P., European History Harvard University, Tufts University. A.P., Economics, Modern History, Poli- Subjects: Political Science, Language tics and II. Activities: Co-moderator, Arts |. 1978 Omega.
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Studies
Mr. D. Murphy
B.S. Spingfield College 1973, graduate studies at Boston State College. Subjects: Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Economic Problems. Activities: Moderator, Class of 1979, Cocommissioner, Intramural Softball
Mr. D. Hoffses
B.S. Bentley College 1971, graduate studies at Boston State College. Subjects Accounting, Typing, Economic Problems. Activities: Assistant Freshman Football Coach, Assistant Tennis Coach
Very Rev. A. Smith, O.S.A Prior of the Augustinian Community A.B Villanova University, M.A Villanova University. Subjects: Religion I], U.S. History, Modern History. Activities Moderator, National Honor Society, Moderator, Honors Help Club, Moderator, Friends of Austin
Mr. C. McCarthy
A.B. Boston College 1935, M.Ed. Boston Teachers’ College 1936. Subjects: American Government, Ancient/Medieval History, French |. Activities: Current Events Club
Mr. L. Rybicki
A.A. San Diego City College, B.S. Salem State College, graduate studies at San Diego State College. Subjects: Composition, Language Arts and II. Activities: Moderator, Art Club.
Mr. C. Muse
B.A. Salem State College 1972. Subjects: American Literature, Literature — of American Ideas
Mr. J. Dowd
B.A. College of the Holy Cross 1973. Subjects: American Literature, Language Arts II, Review English. Activities: Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Freshman Football Coach.
Mr. G. Miller
Director of the Library, Director of Student Activities
A.B. Merrimack College 1967, graduate studies at Boston College. Subjects: British Literature. Activities: Moderator, Student Council, Moderator, The Legend, Moderator, Cheerleaders, Moderator, Orientation Committee, Friends of Austin.
Mr. R. Lanigan
B.A. Wagner College 1973. Subjects Language Arts and I!, World Literature Activities: Writers’ Club
Mr. F. McCarthy
B.A. Boston College 1974, graduate studies at Boston State College. Subjects: Language Arts and II, Driver Education. Activities: Moderator, Class of 1978, Moderator, Debate Society.
Foreign Languages
Mr. W. Lallas
A.B. Boston College 1963, graduate studies at University of Lowell, Salem State College Subjects: Spanish |, Il, Il and IV. Activities: Moderator, Spanish Club
Mr. R. Hennessy
B.A. Boston College 1971, M.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1973, further graduate studies at Moscow State University, Universite Laval. Subjects: Russian I, Il, II] and 1V, French and II, European Literature. Activities: Moderator, Russian Club, Co-moderator, French Club
Mr. R. Stone
Chairman, Foreign Language Department
A.B. College of the Holy Cross 1969, M.A. Trinity College. Subjects: Latin |, Il, Ill and IV, Ancient/Medieval History, Drama. Activities: Moderator, One-Act Plays, Moderator, Student Musical, Moderator, Classics Club.
Mrs. T. Struthers
B.A. University of Rome 1962, M.A. University of Rome, Ph.D. University of Lecce, University of Bari. Subjects: Italian I, II, Il and IV, Spanish Il and III. Activities: Moderator, Italian Club.
Mr. G. Mackiewicz
B.A. Yale University, Universite de Paris, graduate studies at Yale University, Harvard University. Subjects: French bl NN IN SandaaVeeAGee Spanish Activities: Comoderator, French Club, Comoderator, 1978 Omega.
Mr. T. Butler Chairman, Mathematics Department
B.S. Tufts University 1970, M.A. Northern Arizona University 1973. Subjects: Modern Algebra Honors, Modern Geometry Honors, Algebra II, Modern Introductory Analysis, Calculus A.P. Activities: Moderator, Chess Club, Moderator, Chess Team.
Mathematics
Mr. R. Descoteaux
A.B., M.A. Salem State College 1974. Subjects Algebra Modern Geometry, Modern Algebra |, Modern Geometry Honors, Review Math, Statistics
Mr. L. Guidetti
B.A. Providence College 1971, M.Ed. Salem State College 1975. Subjects: Algebra |, Modern Algebra |, Algebra II, Plane Geometry. Activities: Freshman Basketball Coach, Freshman Baseball Coach
Mr. C. Nicotra
B.A. Merrimack College 1974. Subjects: Modern Algebra Honors, Modern Algebra II/Trig., Modern Geometry
Rev. W. Cusick, O.S.A
B.S. Villanova University, M.S. Catholic University. Subjects: Standard Physics, PSSC Physics
Science
Rev. R. Turnbull, O.S.A. Athletic Director
B.A. Villanova University 1962, M.A Augustinian College 1966, M.S. Villanova University 1967. Subjects: Standard Physics, Religion |.
Mr. T. McDonough Chairman, Science Department
B.A. Lowell State College 1968, J.D Suffolk University 1975 Subjects: CHEM Study, Modern Chemistry, Modern Biology. Activities: Moderator, Faculty Athletics, Cross-Country Coach, Assistant Winter Track Coach, Assistant Spring Track Coach
Dr. D. Boschetto
B.S. Tufts University 1966, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1971, graduate studies at Boston College, Northeastern University, Harvard Extension School. Subjects: CHEM Study, CHEM Study Honors, Advanced Chemistry, Directed Readings in Chemistry A.P. Activities: Moderator, Ping Pong Club
Mr. D. Stott
B.S. Plymouth State College 1975. Subjects: Elements of Science and Health. Activities: Assistant Football Coach, Winter Track Coach, Spring Track Coach, Moderator, Class of 1980.
Mr. J. McCarthy
B.A. Merrimack College 1973, graduate studies at Boston State College, University of Rhode Island. Subjects: Modern Biology, Comparative Anatomy, Oceanography, Driver Education. Activities Moderator, Explorer Post 707, Moderator, Aquarium Club, Junior Varsity Soccer Coach
Mr. W. Staniewicz
B.A. Merrimack College. Subjects: Modern Biology.
Business Office Staff: Mrs. T. O'Meara, Business Manager Mr. O. Bellerose, Mrs. E. Kublin.
Mrs. E. Fucarile
Main Office Staff: Mrs. B. Green, Mrs. M. Hayes.
Mr. G. Comeau Plant Superintendent
Mr. A. McSheffrey
Kitchen Staff: Mrs. A. Flanagan, Mrs E. Murphy, Mrs. E. Hubbard, Mrs. P Malphrous, Mrs. K. Ciampa, Mrs. M Cerchione
Fr. Johnson
This largely happy and fruitful Senior year was marked by a great disappointment for the Austin community. Last fall Father Arthur Johnson, who had been an integral part of Austin since its inception, was transferred to St. Mary’s Parish in Lawrence. His leaving has left a void in our life at Austin, and we all miss him, although he returns to visit us often. As we ourselves leave Austin, we bring with us a part of a friend who gave to us much of himself. Thank you, Father J.
UNDERCLASSMEN
Freshmen
BACK ROW: Michael Nealey, Dave Nelson, Timothy O’Neil, Thomas Mulkern, Jay Phelan.
FRONT ROW: John Murphy, Robert Moschell, Kevin Murphy, Edmund O’Rourke.
BACK ROW: Christopher Houde, Thomas Jarek, Michael House, Peter lannazzi, Michael Janko, Richard Jackson, Brendon Harte. FRONT ROW: Al Jefferson, John Hughes, Timothy Isaac, John Immerman, John Jay, John Jackson.
BACK ROW: Mark Roberts, Scott Romanowski, Phillip Ragusa, Daniel Port, James Reid. FRONT ROW: Edward Powers, Gerry Powers, James Quinno, Joseph Presti.
BACK ROW: Scott McKenny, Mike McCarthy, Joseph Massaro, Fred Morris, Larry McQuaid, Kevin McCarthy. FRONT ROW: Peter Miller, Joseph Marino, Daniel Lyddy, John Marroni, Ronald Migliozzi, Blaise MacDonald
BACK ROW: William Gonsalves, Richard Gauthier, Mike Grady, John Harmon, Warren Gagne, Chris Glionna. FRONT ROW: Richard Fotino, Paul Girouard, Paul Gonnella, Timothy Gallagher, Christopher Haynes, William Frevold.
BACK ROW: Dennis Kirks, Ronald Kublin, Ted Liszenski, William Labossier, Brett Lawrence FRONT ROW: Terry Leahy, Dave Knowlton, Robert Juliano, Mark LaLiberte.
BACK ROW: Joseph Downing, Brian Cunningham, Shabbir Dahodwala, Daniel DeSantis, Jeff Dahill, John Coulter. FRONT ROW: Joseph Delai, Larry Donovan, Gregory Dolan, Christopher Coviello, Robert DeTato.
BACK ROW: Timothy Sheehan, Mark Ross, David Sheehan, Stephen Spencer, Paul Sabbia. FRONT ROW: John Sabbatelli, Steve Sheehan, Edward Sanchez, Martin Sottile, Mutahar Shamsi.
BACK ROW: John Archer, Frank Ahola, Gary Buonarosa, Dave Bachman, Paul Bettano. FRONT ROW: James Bowers, Daniel Berardi, Andrew Blanchard, Christopher Bender, Marc Berube, Peter Bowen.
BACK ROW: Peter Lenox, John Arseneaux, Daniel Morse, Jerry Donahoe, Howard Barter, Peter Nicholas. FRONT ROW William Boudreau, Christopher Duggan, Richard Sheehan, John Dunn, James Moynihan, Jon Boudreau, Parker Bailey
BACK ROW: Dave Robinson, Peter Raymond, Gerry White, Karl Wilson, Curt Rosich, Paul Porter, John Ohanasian. FRONT ROW: Christopher Sturzo, Paul Scola, Dave Hoyt, Timothy Sheehan, Domenic Pensavalli, Matthew Thomas, Richard Sheehan.
BACK ROW: James Flynn, Michael Fitzgerald, Richard Duggan, Peter Flaherty, John Fleury, William Farina. FRONT ROW: Michael Flanagan, Richard Fotino, Brian Fallon, Patrick Drossos, James Field
BACK ROW: Thomas Callahan, Charles Correia, Nicholas Carbone, Joseph Burns, Dennis Clemens, Gerald Coughlin, Charles Coughlin, Brian Butler, Steven Capel. FRONT ROW: James Connaughton, Joseph Callahan, Joseph Cammarata, Mark Contini, Jeff Cagnina, Brian Carey, Anthony Burke.
BACK ROW: Patrick Walsh, Mark Teague, David Weber, Daniel Sheehan, John Sullivan, Robert Trainor, John Zona. FRONT ROW: William Sousa, Thomas Seabury, Francis Turner, Theodore Szabo, Richard Zambernardi, Daniel Tiernan.
Sophomores
BACK ROW: Michael Conant, Thomas Defranzo, Matthew DePasquale, Timothy Dunlavey, Robert Cronin, Michael Corvino, John Day, Mark DeBethencourt, Anthony Coviello. FRONT ROW: Walter Crowley, Glenn Connors, Mark Delaney, Brad Dee, Dennis Curran, Dean Demetri.
BACK ROW: Justin Bowers, John Callahan, Brian Bulger, John Connaughton, Mark Capuano, Clayton Colpitts, Daniel Cassazza. FRONT ROW: Scott Boucher, Michael Caravella, Richard Burton, David Collins, Carl Burke, James Connolly
BACK ROW: Robert Baldassari, Robert Banfield, John Bonner, David Ballou, Jay Ashe, Kevin Banfield, Thomas Blais. FRONT ROW: Curtis Bonnell, Eric Banda, David Blackett, Craig Athayde, Michael Bolan, Mario Alfano.
BACK ROW: James Donahue, Dimitri Emelianoff, Paul Fallon, Gregory Drugan, Stephen Donahue. FRONT ROW: Steven Fanale, Phillip Desharnais, Brian Doherty, James Ekman, Robert Erbetta, Sean Franchi.
BACK ROW: John Gonnella, Robert Glynn, Andrew Gmelch, Steven Fiore, Richard Gilbert, David Frye, Tom Fox. FRONT ROW: Dennis Freeman, Michael Gervais, Gregg Fitzgerald, Robert Gillespie, James Finnegan, Stephen Gaudet.
Paul
BACK ROW:
Guazzaloca, Robert Guthrie, William Hanlon, Mark Goode, Michael Kane, Steven Goulas. FRONT ROW: Gregory Hanes, John Ingalls, Brian Jones, Kenneth Goodrow, Christopher Judge, Shawn Hutcheon.
BACK ROW: Joseph Minieri, Michael Norris, Frederick Moore, Anthony Nogueira, Thomas Norton, James Normandie. FRONT ROW: Thomas O'Donnell, Mark Montecalvo, John Mundy, David O'Sullivan, John O’Donoghue, Clifton Moore.
BACK ROW: John McAnespie, Thomas McGowan, Thomas McGonigle, Mark McManamon, Stephen Melanson. FRONT ROW: Francis Millerick, Robert MacRae, Michael McCready, Michael McLaughlin, Richard Maguire, Brian McNamara
BACK ROW: Darin Leahy, John Killam, Matthew Kmon, Michael MacDonald, Stephen Kelley, Jeffrey Lyman. FRONT ROW: Scott Keough, Robert Landry, Paul Kelly, Scott Kelley, Seth MacDonald, John Keefe.
BACK ROW: Kevin Tower, David Tassinari, Steven Tufo, Phillip Todisco, Mark Torpey, William Wallace. FRONT ROW: Tony Visone, John Wandrey, Earl Ward, Joseph Torrisi, Michael Putnicki.
BACK ROW: Gary Pugh, Paul Rose, Robert Ramirez, Robert Ploski. FRONT ROW: Anthony Rienzo, Christopher Rizzo, Patrick Palmer, Stephen Pasquariello, Mark Reid
BACK ROW: Brian Stitsel, John Shinney, Mark Sturzo, Tony Nogueira, Joseph Schmidt, Michael Samra. FRONT ROW: John Santullo, James Ross, Gary Ruping, Dennis Servello, Douglas Sheehan, Roy Silva
‘‘Do you want to start something2’’
Young moral theologians
FRONT ROW: Daniel Brochu, Scott Arthur, Micheal Beaver, Paul Beckett, Paul Bracken. BACK ROW: Michael Barry, Mark Bingel, Robert Bell, Chris Barrett, Joseph Bellone, David Armato, Louis Bonanno.
FRONT ROW: John Donahue, Brian Delaney, Geoffrey Delaney, David DeLisle, Raymond Elicone. BACK ROW: Paul DeGennaro, Robert Downer, Timothy Donovan, Larry Dupont.
FRONT ROW: Roy Jack, Dennis Kelley, James Keohane, Laurence Indelicato, Gregory King. BACK ROW: Joseph Juliano, Albert Jefferson, Stephen Keohane, Stephen Kelly, Shawn Kelley, Alan Keane, David Lage, Raymond Keefe.
FRONT ROW: Karlton Frost, Joseph Geary, Chris Gmelch, Thomas Girard, Michael Godrey. BACK ROW: Anthony Genovese, James Gallagher, James Flavin, Douglas Finnegan, Michael Field, James Gillespie.
FRONT ROW: Francis O'Connor, Mark Parolin, John Pelrine, Chris O'Meara, Joseph Ogonowski. BACK ROW: Douglas Neary, Edward O’Mahony, James Norris, Andy Parece, David Nolan, Chris Murphy.
FRONT ROW: Alan Costello, Gregory Davis, James Corradino, Timothy Cronin, Robert Coppinger. BACK ROW: Roger Cloutier, John Costello, Anthony DeFranzo, Thomas Callahan, Glen Comfort, Daniel Cox, John Cummings.
FRONT ROW: Michael L’Italien, William Laurendeau, James Lee, Walter Maloney, John Lamb. BACK ROW: Daniel Mahoney, Louis LaPusata, Brian MacMaster, James Lenox,Tom Luther, Chuck Malta.
FRONT ROW: Matthew Burke, John Clarke, Bruce Brozyna, Daniel Conneilly, Brian Buckley. BACK ROW: Kenneth Close,Anthony Carrillo, Edward Busby, David Brown, Richard Cardillo, Gregory Chotkowski, Dennis Buck, David Ciampa
FRONT ROW: David McDonald, Anthony Massaro, Sean McCarthy, Francis McManus, Gary Miller. BACK ROW: Glen McKiel, Gregory Mounsey, Phil Marcotte, Pete Mueller, John Middleton, John Mansour.
FRONT ROW: George Goulas, David Hill, Mark -—— Hayes, Brian Hebert, Hartley Holden. BACK ROW: Sean Higgins, Chris Graham, Brad Goossens, Peter Hodges, John Hughes, Bob Hatem, Henry Hoell.
FRONT ROW: George Scannell, James Reagan, John Perry, James Robinson, Gregory Pugh. BACK ROW: Gary See, Nick Rizzo, Frederick Poznick, William Rand, Chris Poole, Michael Peterson, Brian Pitts.
haranswarnareammra ON* cesses
FRONT ROW: Bob Wilson, Paul Tower, David Stamatis, John Silver. BACK ROW: Jay Thiel, Michael Smith, Robert Tiernan.
The Killer Necktie strikes again! a
FRONT ROW: Bernard Zerfas, Kevin Yahnian, Scott Sheehan, Michael Silva, Arthur Shannon. BACK ROW: Jeffrey Sheehan, David Sheehan, William Yetman.
But my mother wanted mink!”
Nice class if you can get it.
“Something tells me he won’t be making first string next year
‘1 knew could find a model student if tried.’’
‘That’s lunche”’
“It’s never too late ...
“You threw who out the window?’
“If only had three more fingers could finish this problem
Andy
Football
The Austin Prep Varsity Football Team got off to a slow start, but produced a strong finish. The team was led by tri-captains Paul Tucker, Mike Winn and John Kelly. Although they posted a 2-7 record the team was in contention for every game. With the loss of only a few seniors, the team is looking forward to a much more successful season.
Ward, Scott Kelly, Ken Goodrow, James Robinson, Glen Comfort, Scott Sheehan, Steve Parrella, Dave Ballou, Chester Hoell Mgr. THIRD ROW: Mark Goode, Frank Millerick, Clifford Moore, Frank O’Connor, Mark Rose, Matthew Burke, John Clark, Christopher Gmelch, Micheal Geary, George Scannell, Daniel Cardillo, David Delisle, David Brown, Mark Capuano, Christopher Graham Megr., Gary Pugh Mgr. SECOND ROW: Steven Pasquarella, Mark La Forge, Ronald Zona, Harold See, Peter Brown, Michael Winn, Paul Tucker, Mark Foley, Christopher Lumenello,John Kelly, Daniel McCarthy, Joseph Hogan. FRONT ROW: Mark Stitzel, Robert MacRae, Anthony Nogueira, Christopher Judge, Douglas Sheehan, Allan Dillingham, Micheal Corvino, Creg Matarana, Robert Tadisco, Dean Dimitri.
SCORES
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL
Craig Martorana gets ready to bring it back.
John Kelly looks long.
BACK ROW: Joe Presti, Fred D’Urso, Tony Burke, Jim Migliozzi, Gary Donohoe, David Bachman, Peter Raymond, Bob Fotino, Gary Buonorosa, Bill Gonsalves, John Sullivan, John Coulter, Jonathan Jackson, Scott McKenny. THIRD ROW: Coach J. Dowd, Dave Hoyt, Dave Robinson, Curt Rosich, Karl Wilson, Joe Burns, Mike House, Jerry White, Ron Kublin, Steve Spencer, John Fleury, Blaise MacDonald, Pat Walsh, Coach J. Kelly, Coach D. Hoffses. SECOND ROW: Jon Jay, Mark Roberts, Tom Some coaches never relax Jarrek, Pat Drossos, Joe Cammarata, Peter lanazzi, Tim P. Sheehan, Phil Ragusa, Brendon Harte. FRONT ROW: Dennis Kirks, John Hughes, Mike Grady, Dean Joyce, Ted Szabo, Bill Gauthier
Soccer
The Austin Prep Varsity Soccer Team experienced another trying season. Although there was a one-hundred percent improvement of soccer quality, victory was only seen twice. The Cougars were probably the most physically fit team in the league; however one aspect that the team lacked was offensive scoring. Their schedule proves that the Cougars were very competitive. They never lost by more than two goals. Next year they hope to see more scoring punch which will raise the team in the league standings.
BACK ROW: Coach James Kelly, Scorekeeper Tom Mansour, William Frevold, Jay Ash, Robert Glynn, Paul Erikson, Brian Hebert, Gregory Pugh, David Stamatis, Peter Mueller, Steven Gaudet, Gary See, Assistant Coach Father Johnson. FRONT ROW: Steven Kelly, Lawrence Dupont, John Drugan, Brendan Trainor, James Holland, Christopher | Murphy, William Gallagher, James Knowlton, James Callan, Christopher Barret, Dennis Freeman.
Murph dances to the ball Moose starts a rush.
Knowlton is always ready.
Hebert kicks a high one.
Kelly beats his man.
Gary See took ballet lessons in the Second Grade.
Jim Callan’s soccer style.
A display of Lawrence High School soccer tactics.
The pre-game psyche
Cross Country
Austin’s Cross Country Team enjoyed its best season ever running to a 9-0 record. This was good enough for first place in one of the strongest leagues in the state, the Merrimack Valley Conference. This year’s harriers were the first team in Austin’s history to go undefeated in the M.V.C., and receive white letters. The team was also among the best in the state, capturing the Eastern Massachusetts Division 1V Championship for the second consecutive year. Of all their meets this year, the Cougars were only challenged once by a strong Tewksbury squad However, with an extra effort by the runners, and strong support from the spectators, Austin was able to overtake them by a narrow margin Consistent performers this year were seniors, Captain Blaize Conte and Bill Welch. Juniors Tom Callahan, Dave Sheehan and Andy Parece were selected as M.V.C. league All-Stars. Bob Wilson, Kevin Yahnian, Joe Geary and Mark Sturzo were also key members of this year’s team. With the help of strong J.V. runners Ken Wells, Paul Fawcett, Bob Bell and Tom Fox, the team should remain on top
Eastern Mass. Division Four Champions
BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Kevin Callahan, Mark Sturzo, Robert Wilson, Blaize Conte, Kevin Yahnian, Coach Tom McDonough. FIRST ROW: David Sheehan, Andy Parece, Thomas Callahan, Joseph Geary, William Welch.
Dave Sheehan en route to a seventh place finish in the States.
Joe Geary lets loose at Franklin Park.
Bill Welch forces a finish SCOREBOARD
Waiting for the gunshot.
Bob Wilson’s _ kick Tewksbury gave MVC championship
Austin against the Dave Sheehan and Blaize Conte go nuts
Austin Prep the champs
On Saturday, October 29 Reading’s Austin Prep’s cross country team repeated as Division IV State Champions at White Stadium, Boston with 124 points. Second and third place winners were Weston High School with 145 points and Oliver Ames High School with 184.
Eastern Massachusetts officials presented individual trophies to Austin team members and to their coach Tom McDonough. Boys competing included Joe Geary, Tom Callahan, Bob Wilson, Andy Parece, Bill Welch, Blaize Conte and Dave Sheehan. Dave received an individual trophy for his excellent seventh place finish in a field of 300 runners. Cross country assistant coach is Kevin Callahan, a resident of Reading.
Austin Prep runners Andy Parece No. 4 of Melrose finished 21 and Tom Callahan No. 3, of Reading, finished 22 in the Division IV state championships held at White Stadium in Boston on Saturday. (Photo by Roy Jack)
Andy Parece and Tom Callahan finish up at White Stadium
Bill Welch liked this picture so put it in for him. (Sports
Blaize Conte smiles for camera. ed.)
Callahan and Sheehan chase New England’s top runner, Jeff Cullinane.
The Varsity Basketball Team, coached by Mr. Enright and Mr. Enfanto, did not produce the victories they had hoped for, yet they were in contention every game they played. The team was led by co-captains Chris Lumenello and Chris Murphy. Other seniors who contributed to the team were Paul Tucker and Tom Mansour. A large amount of effort was seen from all of the team members even though their record does not show it.
VARSITY BASKETBALL
BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Enright, Paul Tucker, John Donahue, Christopher Lumenello, James Corradino, Michael Geary, Assistant Coach Mr. Enfanto. FRONT ROW: Robert Coppinger, Joseph Geary, George Scannell, Brian Hebert, Christopher Murphy, Thomas Mansour, James Gillespie.
Basketball
FROSH BASKETBALL
BACK ROW: | Joseph Downing, Nicholas Carbone, William Labossier, Dennis Clemens, Karl Wilson, Paul Sabbia, Lawrence McQuaid, Coach Mr. Guidetti. FRONT ROW: Kevin Murphy, Anthony Burke, Gerald White, Thomas Mulkern, David Hoyt, Timothy Isaac.
JUNIOR VARSITY
BACK ROW: Statistician James Robinson, David Collins, Joseph Geary, John Donahue, Kenneth Goodrow, David Blackett, Joseph Torrisi, Coach Mr. Enfanto. FRONT ROW: Jeffrey Lymen, James Connolly, George Scannell, Earl Ward, Gregory Pugh, Gary Pugh.
All three coaches lead the Cougars to an exciting 67-66 win over Tewksbury
Like father
Austin coaches talk basketball with the opposition.
Chris Murphy displays his
difficult lay up shot.
Coach Enfanto discusses game plans with Chris Murphy.
Father Turnbull, Austin’s Athletic Director and best fan.
cheerleaders form the big ‘‘A’’.
Coach Enright will do anything to get two points.
BACK ROW: Daniel Cox, Jeffrey Gallagher, David Stamatis, John Cummings, Gary See, Richard Robinson, David MacDonald. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Gary Bishop, Kevin Barry, Charles Malta, Robert Hatem, David Ballou, Harry See, Daniel Ahern, Anthony Visone, Coach Paul Powderly, Mgr. William Yetman. FRONT ROW: David Hill, James Knowlton, Steven Sheldon, Brendan Allen, Russell Ahern, John Pelrine.
The 1977-78 Cougars experienced an interesting season this year. It had not been as successful as originally anticipated. Although they suffered several unexpected defeats, the hockey team had some bright spots on the season. David Hill, a transfer student from Andover kept the Cougars in contention on numerous occasions. Co-captains Brendan Allen and Steve Sheldon along with the help of other seniors Jim Knowlton, Kevin Barry, Russell Ahern, Dan Ahern, Jeff Gallagher and Harry See provided an inspiration to the underclassmen in keeping the team unified.
The Junior Varsity squad also had a very productive season which should strengthen the Varsity team in years to come.
Hockey is a tiring sport
Austin faces Billerica once again
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Harry See chases a puck into the corner.
Cougar on the warpath...
Steve Sheldon gives a Redman a piece of shoulder.
Dave Hill stops another one.
SCOREBOARD
Austin 2
Austin 4
Austin 15
Austin 11
Austin 6
Austin 11
Austin 1
Austin Wu
Austin 10
Austin 0)
Austin 5
Austin 9
Austin 3
Austin 6
Austin 9
Austin 3
Austin 10
Austin 9
The tough job of a center.
The best seat in the house
A wrist shot right between the legs.
Jim Knowlton lets one fly.
A real Cougar on the ice.
The Winter Track Team posted its best season ever in 1978 with a record of five wins, three losses and one tie. The team was led by co-captains Bill Welch and Barry Fitzgerald. Seniors John Wells, Dan Johnedis, Jay Maloney and David Adamy all proved essential to the team’s success. Key point getters throughout the season were David Sheehan, Bob Wilson, Kevin Yahnian, Allan Dillingham, Craig Martarano, Andy Parece and Mark Sturzo.
High points of the season were Martarano’s league record tying 5.6 seconds in the 50 yard dash, and Sheehan’s league leading 9:42 two mile run. Much credit must be given to this years coaching staff, first year head Coach Ship Stott, Mr. Tom McDonough and Mr. Jack Fawcett.
Welchy all alone.
BACK ROW: Coach Thomas McDonough, Brian Fallon, Carl Frost, Christopher O’Meara, Andrew Parece, John Wells, David Sheehan, Steven Pasquariello, Craig Martarano, Micheal Gervais, John Lamb, Paul Fawcett, William Farina, Jay Maloney, James Norris, Robert Wilson, James Robinson, Jay Jefferson. MIDDLE ROW: Kenneth Wells, Peter lannazzi, Christian Sturzo, Micheal Kane, Barry Fitzgerald, William Welch, Steven Goulas, Mark Sturzo, Daniel Johnedis. FRONT ROW: David Robinson, John Coulter, Micheal Norris, Shabir Dahodwala, Robert Fotino, James Contini, Paul Fallon, Allan Dillingham. NOT PICTURED: Kevin Yahnian, Scott Sheehan, Christopher Haynes.
Barry Fitz goosesteps to victory.
O’Meara gets higher every time.
Al Dillingham, short but quick. Talking track.
#112-54 Copy A Dave Sheehan goes nutty again
Bob Wilson just saw a pretty girl ... and the pretty girl just saw Bob
Coach Stott with his coat off.
Baseball‘77
ROW:
JUNIOR VARSITY
BACK ROW: Coach
Paul Lyman, Michael Cella, Brian Hebert, David Stamatis, Paul Bencel, Alfred Butler, John Kelly, Paul Tower. FRONT ROW
David Ciampa, Harry See, Gary See, Michael Judge, Brian McGann, Steven Kelly, Michael Geary, George Scannell, Robert Coppinger Daniel Cardillo
VARSITY BACK ROW: Coach
R. Scanlon, Antony Santulo, Edward Coppinger, Daniel Shannon, Frederic McKay, John Smith, Thomas Richardson, David Johnson, Ronald Zona. FRONT
Steven Burke, Mark Govoni, John Pelrine, Kenneth Peters, Paul Erickson, Richard Scanlon, Christopher Murphy.
Tennis 77
Edward Thellan, Steven Hoar, Coach Al Runge. FRONT ROW: Steven Hastings, Foley, Joeseph Frederick Bellone, Poznick, Brian Kelley, Raymond Keefe.
David
Christopher
MIDDLE ROW: Coach B. Lehane, Mark Smith, Lawrence Stafford, William Gallagher, Ronald
Wells, Mark Trodella, Blaize Conte, Robert Wilson, Mark Foley, Thomas Mansour, James Norris, Alfred Chase, Peter
James Hogan, David Gravina, Michael Gervais, John Farina, Steven Nawn, John Middleton, Jay Jefferson, Barry Fitzgerald, Thomas Callahan, Thomas O’Donnel, Coach T. McDonough. FRONT ROW: Brian Brozyna, Joseph Geary, Alan Dillingham, Mark Sturzo, William Downer, Kevin Yahnian, William Welch, John Ward, Daniel Johnedis, Micheal Norris, Michael Kane, Philip Fallon, Justin Bowers, Matthew Burke, Bradford Dee
Golf '77
This junior was medalist for the North Shore area qualifying for the state tournament at Essex CC, Manchester, where he shot a 75. Mike admits this was by far his finest golfing achievement. Last summer, he qualified for the CYO tournament, but was ousted in the first round. His brother, Sean, ninth-grader, was also a CYO qualifier in the 13-year-old group. Mike plays as member of Pocasset on the Cape. He plans to enter this year’s CYO competiion and the New England Juniors.
BACK ROW:
Sheehan,
Kiley, Paul Fawcet, John Stafford, William Toner, Mark Dudinski, Kurtis Meyer, Edward Coyne, John Wells.
Silver, Kenneth
Marcott,
VARSITY GOLF
Michael McAuliffe, Patrick Baldassari. NOT PICTURED Walsh, Charles John Drugan Pangraze, Robert
MIKE McAULIFE Austin Prep
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Junior Prom
ik Pp ap 1977 at the Hillview C Club
e Junior Prom was held on May 19, 1977 at the Hillview Country Club in as
the Bane North Reading. Entertainment was provided by Quadrant
Who’s
Brendon Allen’s date, Kathy Malonson, was chosen
Queen by
Russ Ahern and Tami Lawlor
in the bushes with Mr. McCarthy?
Paul Feeley and Elaine Alareud.
Joe DiBiase enjoys an exciting evening.
Father Turnbull, “Then heme
The Three Musketeers: Gary Sheperd, Steve Pantalone Mr. Enright, ‘’No Kidding2’’ Brendan Trainor.
Jeff Mulligan andLinda Johannson
Jeff Gallagher and Lori Falzarano
Barry Fitzgerald and Blaize Conte dance with their dates
St U d e Nn Tt
The Student Council is the elected representative body for the students of Austin Prep. Their primary function is to work for the betterment of student life at Austin and to " speak for the student body in dealings with the adminis- | tration. Activities sponsored by the Student Council C O U n @ ( include a dance, the Magazine Drive, a spaghetti supper, the Winter Prom, a Book Fair and Fall and Spring Bloodmobiles
OFEIGERS OR SLUDENI: <GOUNGIE Secretary, Barry Fitzgerald, Vice President, Jim Knowlton, President, Chris Murphy. Not Pictured: Treasurer, Bill Gallagher.
MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL KNEELING: S.A.C. delegate Bill Welch, Jim Callan, Jim Knowlton, Paul Cappucci, Gary Pugh, Dan Cox, Art Shannon, Bob Baldassari. STANDING: John Gmelch, Earl Ward, Barry Fitzgerald, Kevin Wythe, Mike McAuliffe, Bob Coppinger, Chris Murphy, Tom Callahan, Greg Pugh, Dave Caprio, George McGann.
Class Officers
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
Delegate Greg Pugh, Vice-President Dan Cox, Treasurer Art Shannon, President Bob Coppinger, Secretary Tom Callahan. Not Pictured: Delegate John Clarke.
SENIOR OFFICERS
KNEELING: President Paul Cappucci, Secretary James Callan. STANDING: Treasurer Mike McAuliffe, Vice-President John Gmelch, Delegates Brian McGann and David Caprio.
FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS
Delegate Joe Massaro, Treasurer Ted Powers, President Kevin Murphy, Delegate Phil Ragusa. Not Pictured: Vice-President Dave Weber, Secretary Bob Fotino
SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS
President Frank Millerick, Treasurer Bob Baldassari, Vice-President Earl Ward, Delegate Gary Pugh. Not Pictured: Secretary Paul Rose, Delegate John McAnespie.
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Christopher Murphy, Chairman of the Orientation Committee.
The Orientation Committee assists each year’s new class r ie Nn ad 10 n of Austin Freshmen to become involved members of the school community as quickly as possible. This goal was accomplished by a Frosh Cookout held during registration week, Frosh Softball Championships and the Committee’s e Ce mM | i ] ittee help provided to Freshmen in adjusting to the new and challenging environment at Austin.
MEMBERS OF THE ORIENTATION COMMITTEE
FRONT ROW: Dan Johnedis, Paul Cappucci, Jim Callan, Jim Knowlton, Justin Bowers, Jim Robinson, Bob Baldassarri. SECOND ROW: Bob Morse, Frank Millerick, Bill Welch, Gary Pugh, Tom Callahan, Dan Cox, Dave Caprio, Brian McGann. THIRD ROW: Dan Martin, Mike Martin, Mike McAuliffe, Mike Porter, Mike McKee, Mark Barrett, John Gmelch, Dave Adamy, Greg Pugh, Art Shannon, Chris Murphy, Shawn Kelley, Bob Coppinger
Honors Help Club
The Honors Help Club is designed so that students having academic difficulties have the opportunity to gain assistance from upperclassmen.
HONORS HELP CLUB
John Gmelch explains the intricacies of French grammar to Steve Capel.
KNEELING: Chris Perry, Art Shannon, Joe DiBiase, Jim Knowlton, Gary Miller, Dan Johnedis. STANDING: Paul Cappucci, Ken Wells, Jack Frost, Bill Welch, Mark Barrett, John Gmelch, Dan Cox, Mike McAuliffe, Tom Mansour, Chris Murphy
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society, moderated by Father Smith, consists of students chosen by the faculty on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character
MEMBERS OF THE 1977-78 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
SEATED: Brian Kelley, William Gallagher, Stephen Foley, Paul Cappucci, William Welch, Jeffrey Mulligan.
David Lemire, Paul Chotkowski, Richard Novo, Daniel Johnedis, Mark Barrett, James Knowlton, Michael McAuliffe, Thomas Mansour, John Gmelch, Christopher Murphy and Moderator, Fr. Smith
STANDING:
Students who received Letters of Commendation for their Jeffrey Mulligan, Mark Barrett, John Gmelch performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test: Richard Novo, Brian Kelley, David Lemire, John Wells. Not Pictured: Francis O’Brien, John Vanderbilt, William Winnett.
COUGARS UNDEFEATED!
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and
The Legend is
newspaper written
published by and for the students of Austin Prep. The Legend is moderated by Mr. Miller.
Moderator Mr. Miller
THE I AFF OF Tt 1& LEGEND: Tony Crillo, Lance Poirier, Mike O'Sullivan, Gary Pugh, Mike Porter, Jay Maloney, Brian Kelley, Barry Fitzgerald, Jeff Mulligan, Al Dillingham, Tom Mansour, Jim Knowlton, Chris Murphy, Mike deBethencourt, Jim Lee, Roy Jack
Omega
The 1978 Omega staff, under the direction of Mr. Mackiewicz and Mr. Gramling, has taken upon itself, as previous Omega staffs have done, the task of preserving an experience spanning the past four years. We have tried to capture the spirit of Austin in one hundred and twenty pages which occasionally appeared excessive, but usually proved insufficient. It is at this time that we would like to thank all contributors and photographers, especially Mr. J. McCarthy and Mr. T. McDonough, without whom this publication might not have been completed. We hope you enjoy this edition of the Austin yearbook as much as we have enjoyed preparing it.
Senior Section Editor
Activities Editor Mark Barrett Jeffrey Mulligan
Faculty Editor John Gmelch
Editor-in-Chief
William Welch
Underclassmen Editor Bary Fitzgerald
Sports Editor Art Editor William Gallagher Michael McAuliffe
Photography Editor Roy Jack Photo Librarian Michael O’Sullivan
It’s enough to make a grown
Joe DiBiase types a love man cry. letter.
The revenge of the editors.
French Club
The French Club, moderated by Mr. Mackiewicz and Mr. Hennessy, aims to promote the students understanding of the French cultural life. This is done by the sponsoring of a French Christmas party, an annual trip to Quebec, dinner at a French Restaurant, a trip to Paris and other activities.
The Cheese Party
MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH CLUB
KNEELING: Vice President Billy Welch, President Andy Parece, Treasurer Jeff Mulligan, Glen Comfort, John Lamb. STANDING: Mike Barry, Bernie Zerfas, Jim Norris, Mike Peterson, Gary Miller, John Perry, Steve Fanale, Alan Keane, Paul Tower, Mike Tipping.
John Gmelch and Joe DiBiase eagerly devour some Buche de Noel, the traditional French Christmas cake
french Club members munch out at the Christmas party.
Paul Chotkowski, Jay Maloney and Russian
Moderator Mr. Hennessy talks with Russian sailors.
Russian Club
This past summer the Russian Club sponsored its most ambitious activity, a three week trip to the Soviet Union. Three club members accompanied by Mr. Hennessy visited Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev and Odessa, as well as Copenhagen, Denmark. During the school year the Russian Club remained one of the school’s most active organizations, visiting plays, concerts and lectures. A series of trips to Russian and American movies was very popular. During the spring and fall, gorodki was enjoyed by Russian Club athletes. This year the club also went co-ed as several activities were enhanced by the participation of female students from Amherst Regional High School.
Club President Mark Barrett outside St. Basil’s Cathedral near Red Square in Moscow during their trip to Russia.
Members eat Russian (22) food.
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is a student controlled activity in which the members have the opportunity to further their knowledge of, and their interest in the Spanish people, their customs, culture and heritage, by participating in various activities and trips. Members have visited the Whole World Celebration and taken a trip to Spain during April vacation
Italian Club
The Italian Club meets once a month so that traditions and outlooks of Italian life can be learned and appreciated
OF THE
MEMBERS: Mike O'Sullivan, Joel Mutchler, Steve Foley, Tony DeFranzo, Bill Gallagher
Mr. Lallas, Moderator of Spanish Club. the
MORE MEMBERS: Billy Wallace, Al Chase, Jim Trombly, Dave Nolan, Bill Winnett, Mike Tipping.
Ms. Struthers, Moderator of the Italian Club
MEMBERS
ITALIAN CLUB STANDING: Ray Elicone, Mike Nicolosi, Rich Desantis, Greg Mounsey, Steve KNEELING: Harry See, Billy Rand, Joe Belone, Tony Coviello, Rick Monday.
Writers’ Club
The Writer’s Club is a group of students interested in writing. These students contribute stories, essays and poems with the ultimate goal of creating and publishing a magazine of their work.
The Classics Club pursues a study and appreciation of Greek and Roman civilizations on an activity basis. Greek tragedies and Roman comedies from the ancient worlds are major concerns of the Classics Club.
MEMBERS OF THE WRITER’S CLUB: Rich Maguire, Al Dillingham, Mike Marti oe Parisi, P Mererstor Grihe Wiltiers in, arisi, Paul Fallon, Tom Welling. Club, Mr. Lanigan.
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MEMBERS OF THE CLASSICS CLUB: Dan Johnedis, Jay Maloney, Brian Kelley, Moderator Mr. Stone, Dave Pulson, John Wells
President of the Classics Club, Barry Fitzgerald
‘The Trial of John T. Scopes’’, ‘‘A Game of Chess’’, and ‘‘Hope is the Thing With Feathers’’ are the three one-act plays that were put on by the students of Austin on December 9 and 10. Directed by Mr. Stone, the plays were staged in the Chapel and drew large crowds. Tony Massaro headed the stage crew
Brian Kelley and Martin Sottile ponder a move in ‘‘A Game of Chess” as Paul Chotkowski looks on
liga CAS MOR hE TREE REAYS LEFT TO RIGHT: Warren Gagne, Joe Massaro, Jim Kelley, Martin Sottile, Brian Kelley, Jay Thiel, Dave Pulson, Tim Dunlavey, Rich Gilbert, Paul Chotkowski, Dave Adamy. STAGE CREW: Tony Massaro, Bill Gallagher, Dan Thompson, Mark Foley.
Mr. Stone gives the cast a pep talk.
The cast of ‘South Pacific’
South Pacific
On March 25, 26, and 27, 1977 students of Austin Prep staged the musical, ‘‘South Pacific’’ at the Reading High Auditorium. About fifty Austin students performed under D. J. Maloney, Director, Mr. Stone, Production Moderator and William Gallagher, Production Stage Manager. Students were also involved in the stage crew, lighting and publicity
Paul Rienzo and Beth Dutile
John Shea as Emile and Kathy Tobin as Nellie.
A scene from ‘‘South Pacific’ ’
Explorer Post 706
Explorer Post 706, moderated by Mr. }. McCarthy, is one of the largest activities in the school. Membes participate
706 in hikes, ski trips, camping trips and, the highlight of the year, the Super Activity
POST MEMBERS
BACK ROW: Al Jefferson, Peter Mueller, Gary Miller, Brett Lawrence, Paul Porter, Geof Delaney, Mike Tipping. MIDDLE ROW: Mike deBethencourt, Tim Dunlavey, Nick Carbone, Bob Bell, Tim Donovan, Tom Callahan, Karl Frost,Mark Guidi. FRONT ROW: James Quinno, Paul Scola, Al Jefferson, Brian Fallon, Justin Bowers, Dan McCarthy
The biggest fund raiser for the Post is the Canteen
President Bill Welch Vice-President Greg Pugh
Treasurer Jeff Mulligan Canteen Manager Jim Gallagher
Utah
During the summer of 1977, 29 members of Explorers Post 706 embarked on a seven. day canoe trip down the
Green River in Moab, Utah.
Dave Ballou and his dinghy
Chris Judge, Bill Gallagher and Alan Kea Callahan and Bill Welch take five ne set up camp as Tom
Moderator of the Chess Club, Mr. Butler, with trophies the Chess es S U Team has won.
The Chess Club involves over sixty participants in a year long ladder tournament. Members foster their enjoyment and learn about the game
The Chess Team participates in league, state, regional and national tournaments. At the Fall Foliage Festival, held at Austin, the Chess Team placed third out of over one hundred players. The Team placed fifth out of twenty-five teams in the New York City Scholastic tournament. Members of this team were Joe Murphy, Jim Kelley, Igor Emelianoff, Dave Adamy, Bob Downer, Marc deBethencourt and Ted Szabo. The ‘‘A’’ and ‘‘B’’ teams did well in league play as did the Frosh team in a tough Junior High League
“’C’’ period in room 301
Chess Club members brush up their technique
Kazoo Band
The Kazoo Band was formed this year to promote school spirit at sporting ev football games by performing various pieces and met with modified success.
ents. Members entertained the crowds at
John Gmelch performs a solo.
MEMBERS OF THE AQUARIUM CLUB: Michael deBethencourt, Michael Tipping, Edmund O’Rouke, Christopher O’Meara, President Charles Pangraze.
Aquarium Club
The Aquarium Club promotes an active interest in the maintenance and care of fresh water fish. The club specializes in breeding numerous species of fish, both for knowledge and trading, by club members.
Edmund O'Rourke works on an aquarium
Moderator of the Aquarium Club, Mr. McCarthy
THE AUSTIN PREP CHEERLEADERS
Cheerleaders
STANDING: Jane White, Sharon Peters, Pam Linde, Karen Crosby, Julie O’Maley, Theresa Quilty. Freeley, Co-Captains Linda Bell and Kathy Malonson, Joanne Freeley, udy Dickerman.
Leading a cheer during a basketball game are: Joanne Freeley, Kathy Malonson, Theresa Quilty, Julie O’Maley, Janice Freeley, Jane White
KNEELING: Carol Castine, Janice
“11 take you all on.’
Birds of a feather, John Gmelch ponders the Paris horizon atop Notre-Dame with ‘I’m just a crazy kind of guy.”’ the gargoyle ‘‘The Thinker’
Fr. Smith celebrates Mass.
Mr. Butler
Camera Watchers
Yeah we play football. Why?
Hey big boy!
Say, ‘‘fromage
Handy Andy
“Alright you guys, stick’em Up
The Great Blizzard of ‘78
The Phantom Photographer revealed ...Roy Jack
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PRATT MEeas
“Actually, we Joe Cools are scared to death Tom Matton of girls.’
“SASVSINs
It is the work done here, the values fostered here, and the friendships made here that have made Austin a special place....
We have b een challenged by these experiences and we can therefore face with confidence the greater challenges of tomorrow.
The Lighter Side
Mr. Enright, ‘‘It’s about time they played something we can dance to: +
Mr. Miller, ‘No, Mr. Enright, we don’t have any joke books in the library.’
Mr. Murphy, ‘’No, Oedipus’ mother did not wear a freudian slip!’
Mr. Nicotra, a terror on the courts
Mr. Hoffses, ‘“‘ASDF up 2%, JKL down 1%
Mr. Stone and Mr. Enfanto. A smile can be deceiving
of Austin Faculty
Mr. Mackiewicz, ‘“The ditto machine is broken, so we'll have only two quizzes today.’
Mrs. O’Meara, ‘‘I’m sorry, son. There are no more Junior Religion books.”
Another prospective freshman comes to Open House.
Father Cain, ‘‘Il’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse.”’
Mr. Adamo, ‘‘She got a 620 on the U.S History Achievement Test.’
SENIORS
DAVID ADAMY
Dave
35 Abbott Rd. North Reading
Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Winter Track 1, 2,3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Omega 3,4; French Club 1,2; Orientation Committee 4; Aquarium Club 1; Ping Pong Club 1; Track Club 7k.
‘Four years of Austin - where did the time go2”’
BRENDON ALLEN
214 Van Norden Rd. Reading Hockey 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Softball 2, 3,4; Intramural Soccer 2: Intramural Street Hockey 1.
Remember the States and early morning hockey practices.
DANIEL R. AHERN
Danny 695 Summer St. Lynnfield Hockey 4
RUSSELL AHERN
Rusty 9 Amos St. Tewksbury Hockey 3,4; Golf 3,4; Softball 4.
MARK BARRETT
Ralph
236 Parkview Ave. Lowell Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 3,4; Russian Club 1,2,3,4, President 3,4; Legend 1,2,3, Managing Editor 3; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Softball 2,3; Kazoo Band 4; Foreign Language Society 2,3; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Senior Editor, Omega 4. Hero: Felix the Cat. ‘Hello Betty!’’
KEVIN BARRY
53 Cedar St. Wakefield Hockey 3,4; Softball 3,4
WILLIAM BARTLEY
Wild Bill, Uncle Bill, Paper
15 Wolcott Ave. Andover
Spring Track 2,4; Omega 4; Russian Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Softball 2
Hero: My ‘75 Dodge Dart. ‘As you slide down the bannister of life, remember me as the splinter that got stuck in your posterior.’’
JOHN BOWERS Gibby
170 Sanders Ave. Lowell
Ski Racing 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Explorers 2,3,4; Foreign Language Society 3; Tennis Club 3,4; Bowling Club
Hero: The Flim Flam Man
WILLIAM P. BLANCHARD
Billy Joe, Lardo, Swilly, Blanch 64 Woburn St. Reading
Winter Track 1,2,3,4; Softball 3,4.
Heroes: Mr. Enfanto, John Kelly, my mother and father. ‘‘Hey Blaize, where you been2’’
JOHN BLOTTMAN
4 Shelby Rd. Reading
Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 4; Intramural Basketball.
STEPHEN BOYD
16 Newton Ave. Tewksbury Football 2: Soccer 2; Softball 3,4; Ski Club 1.
Hero: Rufus. ‘‘How ya doin’2’’
PETER BROWN Browny
33 Highland St. Reading
Football 1,2,3,4
Hero: Olivia Newton John
PAUL BURNS
67 Baldwin Rd. Billerica
WILLIAM CALLAHAN
29 Meadowbrook Rd. Bedford
ALFRED BUTLER
Al
18 Kingston St. Reading Cross Country 3; Baseball 3,4; Spanish Club 2,3; Softball 2,3,4; Ping Pong Club
784 Shawsheen St. Tewksbury Basketball 1,2: Baseball 1; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 4; Russian Club 2,3; Explorers 1,2; Orientation Committee 4; National Honor Society 3,4: Softball 1,2,3,4; Class President 2, 3,4; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1; APHRS 1,2,3; Tennis Club 1,2. Heroes: CurlyQ. Link, DB’s. ‘Thanks Austin for a great four years and a special thanks to one great guy, Mr. G., What’s up Gup2”’
DAVID CAPRIO Fro 114 Vernon St. Tewksbury Football 1; Baseball 1,2; Spring Track 3; Softball 1,2,3,4; Student Council Delegate
“What a life.’’
JOHN M. CAPUA Cupcake
840 Chandler St. Tewksbury
Football 1; Honors Help Club 2; French Club 1,2; Legend 4; Softball 1,2; Ping Pong Club 1,2,3.
STEPHEN CLARK Clarkie
215 Princeton Blvd. Lowell
Football 2: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1; Spanish Club 2; Legend 4; Softball 4; Ping Pong Club 1,2,3; Intramural
Basketball You Baiso
ALFRED CHASE Q Ball, Chevy
47 Willow St. Reading Cross Country 1; Spring Track 3,4; Russian Club 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4. Heroes: The Three Stooges.
PAUL C. CHOTKOWSKI
3 Pond Ter. Woburn
Honors Help Club 2,4; Omega 3,4; Russian Club 2,3,4; Orientation Committee 2,4; National Honor Society 4; Classics Club 1,2,3,4; Ping Pong Club 1; Drama Club 4; Art Club 2; ITM; TTO; South Pacific.
“What you don’t do today, you won't find done tomorrow.’
JOHN F. COADY Jack
89 Turnpike St. North Andover
DAVID COLEMAN Tigger
33 Henry J. Drive Tewksbury Basketball 2; Softball 2,3,4; Kazoo Band
“Larry, you should have seen her
MICHAEL CONNEILLY
Spike
40 Radcliffe Rd. Billerica
Cross Country 2; Chess Globes 2: Omega 3; French Club 1; Aquarium Club
1/1] never forget the friends I’ve made during my four years at Austin.’
MARK D/APICE
69 Aldrich Rd. Wakefield
Football 1; Soccer 3; Hockey 1,2; Omega 4; Spanish Club 1; Softball 1,3, 4; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Intramural Soccer 2; Bowling Club 1 ‘‘Remember May 17, 1975.’’
DANIEL J. CONNELLY D.J
127 Turnpike St. North Andover
BLAIZE CONTE
98 Woburn St. Reading
Cross Country 2,3,4, Captain 3,4; Football 1; Winter Track 1,2,4, Captain: Baseball 1; Spring Track 2,3,4, Captain; French Club 2,3,4; Explorers 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Class Treasurer 3
Hero Andy Andy of yesterday “Wanna run some miles, Andy?”
ROBERT DaPRATO 4 Carroll Rd. Woburn
Senior Prom Committee. Hero: Mickey Mouse
MICHAEL deBETHENCOURT Beethoven
9 Dawes Cir. Woburn Chess Club 1,2,3,4; Explorers 1,2,3,4; Legend 4; Aqua Club 1,2,3,4; Scuba Club 1,4; Debating Club 4 “Knowledge is Power.’
RICHARD DeSANTIS
Rich
30 Elliot Dr. Lowell Cross Country 1,2,3; Ski Racing 1,2,3:; Spring Track 1,2,3; Russian Club 2; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; Legend 2; Ping Pong Club 1,2,3,4. F171
“Oh My Goodbye.”’
TIMOTHY DOHERTY
Tim
136 Stafford Rd. Lowell
Ski Racing 4; Tennis 2,3; Coin Club 1,2; Honors Help Club 2,3; Russian Club 1,2,3; Italian Club 3,4; French Club 1,2,3; Orientation Committee 4; Ping Pong Club 1,2,3,4
Rmember the Junior Prom, Toni, Archer, and D.D.H
DANIEL DESHARNAIS
25 Moore St. Wilmington
‘‘What are you doing Friday?”’
A. JOSEPH DiBIASE
Joe
14 South Rhoda St. Tewksbury Cross Country 1,2; Winter Track 1,2; Spring Track 1,2; Honors Help Club 2, 3,40 Omega 4; French Club 2,3,4; Softball 2; Ping Pong Club 2; APHRS:; Forum 3; TTO.
Heroes: The Not Ready For Prime Time Players. ‘‘Did you see ‘Saturday Night’ 2”’
EDWARD DOMBROWSKI Dumbo
181 Taft Rd. Wilmington Football 20; Tennis 2; Chess Club 1. Hero Roger Staubach. ‘‘Hey Ba Manba.”’
CRIAG DOUGHERTY
768 Chandler St. Tewksbury Ski Racing 4; Softball 2,3; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Ping Pong Club 2,3; Guitar4
Hero: Jimmy Page.
MARK DROSSOS
2 Park Drive Burlington Ping Pong Club
IGOR EMELIANOFF Gore
31 Indian Tree Ln. Reading Chess Club 2,3,4; Russian Club 1,2.
DAVID E. DROWN
Dave, Poodle
5 Exeter Dr. Woburn
Spanish Club 1; Italian Club 2,3; Explorers 1; Softball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Astronomy Club 1,2; Sports Club 1; Science Club 1,2; Bowling League 1
Hero: State of New Jersey. To all my friends, ‘‘Good luck, you’re going to need it.”’
DAVID FINOCCHIARO Cheeks
14 Milano Dr. Saugus Hockey 1; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1
Heroes: ‘’Rocky’’ The Italian Stallion, Hound, Louie, Pete, Al, Dino, Virgil, Jackie, Gub
BARRY FITZGERALD Fitz
34 Emerson St. Wakefield
Cross Country 4; Basketball 1; Winter Track 2,3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Omega 3,4, Section Editor 4; Explorers 1: Legend 2,3,4, Assistant Editor 4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; Classics Club 1,2,3,4, President 4; APHRS 1,2, 3,4; Literary Magazine 3,4; Prom Committee 4; Student Council Secretary 4. ‘Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach: those who can’t teach, criticize. ’’
MARK FOLEY
18 Parker St. Wilmington Football 1,2,3,4; Soccer 3; Winter Track 2,3,4; Spring Track 3,4; Honors Help Club 2; French Club 3; Explorers 4: Softball 4.
SMEAR (HOUENY Steve
15 Hopkins St. Wilmington Hockey 2; Tennis 2,3,4; Golf 1; Chess Club 2,3; Honors Help Club 4; Omega 4: Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Explorers 3; Orientation Committee 4; National Honor Society 4; Softball 3,4; Bowling Club 1; Tennis Club 3,4; Foreign Language Society 3; APHRS 1,2,3; Ping Pong Club 1,2,3 Heroes: The Mighty Heroes. ‘‘Telephone call for Paul Feeley
Knollwood Ln. Wayland
JEFFREY A. GALLAGHER Jefferson Russell Rd. Reading Hockey 3,4; Tennis 3,4; Omega 4.
KEVIN FOGARTY 11 Vincent Rd. Lynn
PAUL FRANCHI
Hero: Spiderman
THOMAS J. GALLAGHER
49 Central St. West Concord
Explorers 1,2,3,4; Athletic Trainer 1,2, 3. TTO, Assistant Lighting Director; ITM, Assistant Lighting Director; South Pacific, Lighting Director Hero: The Black Prince. ‘‘Sorry Felix.’’
WILLIAM GATELY
19 Oakdale Rd. Wilmington
WILLIAM GALLAGHER
Moose
14 Muse Ave. Wilmington
Cross Country 2; Soccer 3,4; Winter mack. )2)3'4 Spring, lnack: 2) 3/4: Omega 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Explorers 2,3,4; Orientation Committee 4; Softball 4; TTO, Stage Manager; ITM, Stage Manager; South Pacific, Stage Manager; Student Council Treasurer 4 Hero: My Older Brother. ‘‘One does not know what one has until it is gone.”’
JOHN D. GALVIN
Jack 6 Westland Dr. Tewksbury
Cross Country 1,2; Winter Track 1,2; Spring Track 1,2; Spanish Glube2; Orientation Committee 2; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Ping Pong Club 1,2.
DANIEL GIDLEY
Squidley
76 Bridge St. Salem, NH
Ski Racing 4; Spring Track 3,4; Chess Club 3; Italian Club 3,4; Explorers 2 3 Orientation Committee 2, Current Events Club 1; Ping Pong Club Hero Mr. Lanigan. ‘‘How’re your sister’s swimming lessons?’
JOHN A. GMELCH
242 Pleasant St. Wakefield
Cross Country 1, Captain; Football 3, Basketball 1,2,3, Captain, Frosh, JV; Spring Track 2; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 3,4; French Club 2,3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Student Council Representative 3; Class President 1; Class Vice-President 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Prom Committee 3,4.
PATRICK GOES Goesy
40 Rosemary Rd. Tewksbury Cross Country 1; Chess Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 3,4.
Heroes: Michael Nicolosi, James Bond, Spiderman. ‘‘Sure my car is fast”
JOHN GRANDE
Rio
26 Pine Ridge Rd. Reading Chess Club 3,4; Explorers 2,3,4; Orientation Committee 4; Classics Club 2,3,4; Bowling League 1; Astronomy 1; Kazoo Band 4
JOHN G. GOING III Gonzo
19 Sheffield West, Winchester
Football 2; Ski Racing 3,4; Spanish Club 2; Orientation Committee 4; Softball 2,3,4.
Heroes: Murph, John, Bill, Dave, J. Geils, The Baisos. ‘‘You Shemp’’.
PAUL GRACZYK Scrog
33 Whittier Rd. Billerica
Heroes: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard. ‘‘Hey, what about thesee’’
DAVID GRAVINA
Doc
18 Phyllis Ave. Burlington
Football 1; Honors Help Club 2,3}, ke Italian Club 2; Softball 2,3: Classics Club 3,4
GRAY 15 Heritage Ln. Lynnfield
CHARLES
H. LAWRENCE HANSFORD Ferd
236 18th St. Dracut
Football 2; Ski Racing 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Russian Club 1,2; Italian Club 3,4; Explorers 3; Orientation Committee 2; Softball 2,3
Heroes: KOBUK, 1973 Yellow V.W
Remember Diane, the Tow Bar, and D.D.H
HERSEE 61 Grove St. Winchester
KEVIN HELLIWELL 294 Princeton Blvd. Lowell
JAMES IMMERMAN Imma
Football 1,2; Soccer 3; Hockey 1,2,3; Chess Club 4; Softball 2,3,4
DANIEL JOHNEDIS Dan, Danny, Danny the J]., Greek 3 Lake Cir. Woburn
Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Winter Track 1,2,3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 3,4; Italian Club 2,3; Legend 1,4; Orientation Committee 3,4; National Honor Society 3y4-) (Glassics Glubmdh2:5)4,mSoutn Pacific 3; Legend News Editor 4.
JAMES HOLLAND 74 Arlington Rd. Woburn
Soccer 1,2,3,4; Ski Racing 4: Softball
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“So that’s nothing.’
PETER
PHILIP JOHNSON
Bush
4 MacFarland Rd. Salem, NH
Winter Track 3; Spring Track 3,4; Spanish Club 3; Aqua Club 1,2,3,4, President 4.
Hero: John Wayne. ‘‘You’re a sick puppy.’
BRIAN KELLEY
B.K
56 Sunnyside Ave. Reading Tennis 2,3,4; Honors Help Club 4: Omega 4; Legend 4; Orientation Committee 4; National Honor Society 4; Classics Club 1,2,3,4; Ping Pong Club 2; One Act Plays 4
Hero: Paul McCartney. ‘‘l get by with a little help from my friends.’’
MICHAEL JUDGE
Duke
6 Spring Valley Rd. Burlington Baseball 1,2,3,4; Explorers 1,2; Softball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Soccer 1.
Hero: Steve Martin. Remember everyday with Pappy and Mr. Stone.
KENNER ESBRE Keefa
7 Cedarwood Rd. Billerica Ski Racing 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Softball 3,4
Heroes: Redd Foxx, Aerosmith. Remember the Burlington Mall with BC.
JAMES E. KELLEY
98 Elm St. Wakefield
JOGINGREEIY, Jake
18 Fremont St. Reading
Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4, ‘‘Straps’’ President 4 ‘| hate it but love it.’’
JAMES KNOWLTON
Wishbone, No-Arm
31 Carey Ave. Burlington
Football 2; Soccer 3,4; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Honors Help Club 3,4: Omega 3,4; Explorers 1; Legend 3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Soceity 3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Intramural Basketball 1; Student Council 4; School Play 3,4; Prom Committee 4; Classics Club 4; Dean’s List 1,2,3,4; Student Council Vice-President 4; Legend, Assistant Sports Editor 4 Heroes: The Straps. ‘‘I don’t care, Mr Stone!’’
DAVID LEMIRE
Bowmar
12 Rangeway Rd.N. Billerica
National Honor Society 3,4
Hero: Freddie Mercury.
STEVEN LACRETA
Steve
36 Henry J. Dr. Tewksbury
Russian Club 2; Spanish Club 1,2; Explorers 1,2; Classics Club 4; Intramural Street Hockey 1 “Sumu’’
MARK LAFORGE
88 Warwick St. Lowell
CHRISTOPHER LUMENELLO
61 Hovey St. Lowell
Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4, Captain; Legend4; Softball 2,3,4
GREGORY LYPERIDES Lipa
86 Arbor Rd. Lowell
Intramural Basketball 1 ‘Good luck to the Class of ‘78.’
Football 1,2; Soccer 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Honors Help Club 4; Omega 4; Legend 3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Softball 3,4
Heroes: The Three Stooges
JAMES P. MALONEY III
Jay
69 Minot St. Reading
Cross Country 3,4; Winter Track 4; Baseball 1,2,4; Spring Track 4; Honors Help Club 3,4; Omega 4; Russian Club 2,3,4; Legend Features Editor 4; Orientation Committee 4; Softball 1; Coin Club 1; TTO; ITM; South Pacific, Trip to USSR; Dean’s List 3,4. Hero: My father. ‘‘Thanks for everything Mom and Dad.”’
A.
Mango
17 Cross St. Winchester Football 1; Art Club 1,2; Softball 2,3.
DANIEL MARTIN
Dan 16 Blanchard Ave. Billerica Football 2; Omega 4; Spanish Club 2,3; Explorers 1; Orientation Committee 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Debating Club 4: Art Club 1,2; Kazoo Band 4
JOHN R. MARTIN
6 Park Dr. Burlington
STEPHEN
MANGANO
MICHAEL P. MARTIN
Mike
13 Christina Ave. Pinehurst
Cross Country 1,2; Winter Track 1: Intramural Basketball 1; Prom Committee 3,4; Legend 2,3,4; Omega 3; Russian Club 1,2,3,4: Detention Club 3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4: Kazoo Band 4.
Heroes: Thoreau, Dylan, Neil Young ‘What a long, strange trip it’s been.’’ --The Grateful Dead
MATTON
Tom
38 Butternut Ln. Methuen Softball 3; Ski Team 3,4.
MICHAEL McAULIFFE
Mike 2 Middlesex Rd. Bedford Basketball 1,2; Tennis 1; Golf 2,3,4; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 4, Art Editor; Spanish Club 1,2; National Honor Society 4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer 1,3,4.
Hero: Dinsdale Piranha. ‘’And now for something completely different.’’
DANIEL McCARTHY
Pork Chop
53 Skilton Ln. Burlington Football 1,2,3,4; Chess Club 1; Russian 3,4: Explorers 2,3,4; Ping Pong Club 3; Intramural Basketball 1.
Hero: Mike Winn. ‘‘How do you spell this Pork Chop2’’
BRIAN McGANN
George
18 Wolcott Ave. Andover Baseball 1,2,3,4; Hockey 3: Basketball 1,2; Cross Country 1; Softball 1,2,3,4: Prom Committee 4; Class Representative 4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4: Russian Club 1,2,3; Omega 4; APHRS 12,341
Heroes: The Straps, The Oakland Raiders. ‘Strap Pride’’
MICHAEL McKEE
Seymour 1 Gateway Cir. Reading Ski Team 3; Soccer 1; Softball 4: Class Officer 1,2; Student Council 1,2: Prom Committee 3,4; Classics Club 4: Spanish Club 4; Orientation Committee 4; Omega 4
Hero: Bruce Springsteen.
THOMAS
DONALD McLEOD
Don
59 Cypress Ave. Lawrence Spanish Club 1; French Club 2,3; Explorers 1,2; Legend 4; Orientation Committee 4; APHRS. Heroes: Eddie and Gert. ‘‘Mark’s fates
DAVID MONIS
Mona Bird
3 Putnam Rd. Burlington Chess Club 1,2,3,4
PATRICK McNAMARA
Pat
4 Morgan Rd. Wilmington French Club 1,2,3; Explorers 1; Legend 4; APHRS. Hero: Not Jack Palance. ‘‘Chuck’s on the roof and we can’t get him down.’’
ROBERT L. MORSE, JR
Morsey, Morsel
5 Algonquin Dr. Tewksbury Cross Country 1,2; Basketball 2; Omega 3,4; Orientation Committee 4; Softball 2,3,4:; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1; APHRS 2 Hero: Trower. ‘‘Green Grass and High Tides Forever’’
BRIAN MILLS
8 Mohawk St. Burlington H. JEFFREY MULLIGAN Strawberry 74 Hutchinson Rd. Arlington Cross Country 1; Hockey 1; Honors Help Club 2,3,4: Omega 3,4; French Glub 1253745 Explonerss tease Legend 3,4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Society 4; Softball 3; Intramural Golf 3; Intramural Basketball 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Writer’s Club 4; APHRS 2: Kazoo and Bugle Corps 4; Omega, Activities Editor4
Favorite thing: ‘69 Dart. ‘‘Thanks to Mom and Dad.”’
CHRISTOPHER MURPHY
Murph
Lexington St. Burlington
Football 1,2; Soccer 3,4, Co-captain; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co-captain; Base-
JOHN MURANO ball 1,2,3,4; Honors Help Club 3,4; 5 Hampshire Circle Woburn Omega 3,4; Legend 1,2,3,4, Sports Italian Club ic Editor; Orientation Committee 2,3,4, Sweet and SOUR Sauce Chairman; National Honor Society 3,4: Softball 1,2,3,4: Intramural Street Hockey; Intramural Basketball: Student Council Delegate 1,2,3: Student Council President 4. Heroes: The Straps. ‘‘Thanks Mr Miller for all your help over four years.’
JOEL A. MUTCHLER
Mutch
4 Pickowicz Rd. Billerica Chess Club 1; Spanish Club 3,4; eoupal
FRANCIS NAGLE
Nags
100 Middle St. Woburn
Football 1,2,3; Hockey 1,2; Spring Track 1; Honors Help Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1,2
Hero: Myself. ‘‘Oyba ouya rea umbda”’
JOSEPH W. MURPHY Joe Judkins Rd. Billerica Chess Club 2,3,4, President 3,4.
MICHAEL NICOLOSI
Rocky
43 Juniper Rd. Andover Italian Club 2,3,4; Art Club 4
Hero: Richard Desantis. ‘‘Ford Forever...Remember me when I’m gone away.”’
RICHARD NOVO
Nov
45 Farmer Ave. Tewksbury
Honors Help Club 4; French Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Softball 2,3,4; APHRS 2.
JAMES ORR
Jimmy the Greek 2 Montbatten Rd. Billerica Chess Club 1,2; Spanish Club 3,4: Softball 1,2; APHRS 1,2,3; Kazoo Band 4
Heroes: The Three Stooges, Jaclyn Smith
FRANCIS O’BRIEN
Frank 410 A Salem St Medford Heroes: A.J). Foyt, Spiderman. ‘Leave me alone, will ya!’’
PETER O’BRIEN 35 Longview Rd. Reading
MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN
7 Westfield St. Wakefield Cross Country 1,2; Soccer 1; Winter Track 1; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; Explorers 1,2; Legend 2,3,4; Foreign Language Society 3; Writers Club 4; TTO 1: ITM 2: Librarian 1,2,3,4; Photo Library Editor
CHARLES PANGRAZE
Chuck 22 Oxford Rd. Billerica Cross Country 3,4; Winter Track 4; Golf 2,3,4; Russian Club 3,4; Explorers 1,4: Aquarium Club 2,3,4, president 4; Scuba Club secretary 4; Art Club 1; Astronomy Club-1.
Hero Monty Phython. ‘‘Ay, Mr McCarthy ...”’
STEPHEN A. PANTALONE
‘Janitorial Service’’
Spring Track 2,4: Italian Club President 2,4; Coin Club; Omega; Intramural Basketball 1; Softball 1,2,3,4
Hero: Jerry Lewis. ‘You like that!’’
WILLIAM C. PIERCE
Bill
712 Woburn St. Wilmington
Football 1
Heroes: K.B.S.M. and all the others “Really!’’
JOSEPH S. PARISI
Stud
351 Lexington St. Woburn
Football 1,2; Spring Track 1; Honors Help Club 3; Omega 4; Italian Club 3; Writers Club; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee “Life is a Grand Illusion’ ’--Styx
JAMES PASSMORE
Jim
94 Andover St. Wilmington
Explorers 1,2,4: Guitar Club 4: Photography Club 2: Cross Country 3. Hero: Frank Zappa ‘‘There’s no way to delay that trouble comin’ every day.’’
LANCE L. POIRIER
19 Lafayette Rd. Ipswich
Spring Track 1,2: French Club. 3; Legend 3,4, Editor 4; Writers Club Heroes Frank Zappa, Pnin, P.D., Ospendsky, Erik Satie leave my gratitude to my friends and teachers
MICHAEL J. PORTER
Quigley Hilltop Rd. Billerica Cross Country 2; Winter Track 2; Baseball 1; Spring Track 2,4; Omega 3; Russian Club 3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Legend 3,4; Orientation Committee 3,4; Ping Pong Club 1,2; Legend, Associate Features Editor. “Snap the Straps.’’
Heroes: Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley. “Sabbath is #1’’
Fuzzy
56 Berkeley St. Reading
DAVID ROUTSIS Duck
75 Surrey Ln. Lowell Tennis 1; Italian Club 4; Art Club 4; Intramural Street Hockey 1. Hero: Richard DeSantis. ‘‘Remember Doc’s class and Mr. Rybicki’s Class.”’
TRACY SABELLA Fonzie
21 Laundale Rd. Stoneham Football 2; Spring Track 1,2,3
WILLIAM SANVILLE Bill
100 Nichols St. Wilmington Football 1; Baseball 1,2; Chess Club 2,3,4; Omega 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Explorers 3,4; Orientation Committee 4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 1; Ping Pong Club 2; French Club, Vice-President
SARDELLA Janitorial Service
52 Eunica Cir. Wakefield Soccer 1,2,3; Spring Track 3,4
Hero: J.S
THOMAS RICHARDSON
PAUL
RALPH T. SCADUTO
Beatle, Rudy Scadooty
19 Garden St. Woburn
Baseball 2; Softball 1,2,3,4; Ping Pong Club 1,2
Heroes: Woody Allen, Steve Martin
“The best way to forget your own problem is to help someone solve his.”
STEVEN SHELDON
7 Phillip Ave. Burlington
Hockey 1,2,3,4, Captain 3,4; Baseball 1; Softball 2,3,4; Intramural Street Hockey 1
MARK SCIRE
9 Garden St. Woburn
Spanish Club 2,3; Italian Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Explorers 1; Legend 1,3,4; Orientation Committee 4; TTO; ITM
HARRY SEE
67 Charme Rd. Billerica
Football 2,3,4; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3; Spring Track 4; Italian Club 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Intramural Basketball
GARY SHEPHERD Snake
12 Patricia Rd. Billerica Orientation Committee 4; Aquarium Club 2
Hero: Redd Foxx. ‘‘Daytona Beach is the greatest.’
JASON SMITH
78 Cook St. Billerica
Cross Country 1,2; Winter Track 1,2,3: Spring Track 1,2,3; Honors Help Club 23,4; Russian (Glube 2s) eaVice= President 2; Orientation Committee 2, 3; Track Club 2
‘“A man is only what he makes himself to be, no one else.”’
PAUL SMITH
97 South Bowdoin St. Lawrence Football Manager 2; Spanish Club 1,2; Explorers 1,2,4; Legend 4; Orientation Committee 3,4.
‘‘Remember the State Finals, 1975.’’
JOHN V. STAFFORD
4 Shady Lane Dr. Burlington Astronomy Club 1; Stamp Club. Hero: Colombo. ‘‘Far out!’’
SPAHL
19 Draper Dr. Wilmington Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Spanish Club 4.
“Thanks to all for making it memorable and fairly enjoyable three years.’
JEFF STONE
12 Sheridan Rd. Wilmington Explorers 1,2,3,4; French Club 2,3,4
WALTER STOWELL
Wally 27 Newton Ave. Tewksbury Spring Track 3; Softball 3,4
‘‘Going up to play cupballe’’
ROBERT SUTHERLAND Suds
1087 South St. Tewksbury Cross Country 1,2; Basketball 1; Spring Track 1,2; Omega 3,4; Explorers 1; Softball 2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 1; APHRS 2,3
Hero: CDB
GARY
STEPHEN THEOPHANIS
86 West St. Reading
Football 1,2; Omega 4; Softball 1,2,3
Heroes: J.K. andT.R. “‘If you can’t be good, be good at it.’’
THIBEAU
76 Vine St. Reading Chess Club 1,2; Stamp Club 1,2; Cross Country 3
LAWRENCE THIEL Larry 59 Brentwood Rd. Tewksbury Basketball Scorekeeper 2,3,4; French Club 1,2: Explorers 1,2; Softball 2,3,4; Intramural Street Hockey 1; Bowling Club 1.
Heroes: The Untouchables. ‘‘Hey, what ya gonna do?”’
DANIEL THOMPSON
43 Converse St. Wakefield
T.T.O.; 1.T.M.; South Pacific; Football 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 2 Hero: George Carlin
TIMOTHY TIERNAN 6 Hemlock Rd. Andover Cross Country 3; Writers Club 4; Guitar Club 4 Hero: The Black Plague
MICHAEL TIPPING
32 Independence Dr. Woburn Spring Track 3; French Glube23\4: Explorers 3,4; Stamp Club 1,2; Coin Club 1,2: Aquarium Club 1,2,3,4; Astronomy Club 1,2
STEPHEN
BRENDAN TRAINOR Shamrock
3 Shalloo Rd. Billerica
Cross Country 1; Soccer 3,4; Winter Track 1,2,3; Spring Track 2,3; Chess Club 1; French Club 1; Explorers 3,4; Orientation Committee 3,4; Softball 1, 2,3; Art Club 1,2; Intramural Tennis 1; Intramural Street Hockey 1.
Heroes: Lawrence Welk, Joe Burke and myself. ‘‘Frankly Scarlet,...’’
‘Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. ’’-Victor Hugo
PAUL TUCKER
12 Mohawk Dr. Billerica Football 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Omega 4; Legend 4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4: Class Vice President 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3,4.
JOHN VANDERBILT 332 Highland Ave. Winchester Hero: Jack Daniels. ‘‘In gold we trust.”’
EDWARD WALSH 7 Cedarwood Ln. Burlington “Whate’’
WILLIAM WELCH Bookworm
19 Hamerick Rd. Peabody Cross Country 3,4; Football 1,2; Hockey 2; Winter Track 3,4, Captain 4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Omega 3,4; Editor-in-Chief 4: French Club 2,3,4, President 3; Vice-President 4; Explorers 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3; President 4; Legend 4; Orientation Committee 2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Softball 2,3; Student Advisory Council, Northeast Chairman 4; Foreign Language Society 3; Prom Committee 3,4; Street Hockey 1; South Pacific.
Hero: God. ‘‘You can, if you think you Gankes
MICHAEL WINN Winnie 14 Blueberry Ln. Reading
Football 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Orientation Committee 4
Hero: John Kelly
WILLIAM WINNETT
9 Catherine Ave. Wilmington Winter Track 1; Spanish Club 4
‘It is better to be a fool and say nothing than to open your mouth and let everyone know that you are a fool.’’
RONALD ZONA Zee
108 Montvale Rd. Woburn
THOMAS WELLING Football 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Base- Spike, Jap ball 1,2,3,4; Italian Club 2,3 14 Fay St. Wilmington Cross Country 1; Spanish Club 1,2: Writers Club; Classics Club; Bowling Club; Omega 4 ‘Oh, Stella!’
KEVIN WYTHE
57 Scotland Rd. Reading Explorers 3; Writers Club 4: Current JOHN WELLS Events Club 3; Literary Magazine Orson Heroes: George Carlin, Sparky Lyle,
37 Vernon St. Woburn Woody Allen Cross Country 2,3,4; Winter Track 1,2,3,4; Spring Track 1,2,3,4; Honors Help Club 2,3,4; Russian Club 2,3,4: Orientation Committee 4; Classics Club
PHILIP A. WHARTON Dy Sift 465 Franklin St. Reading
It was the time of year again for class reunions and received an invitation to attend the fifteenth annual reunion of the Austin Prep Class of 1978. Since hadn’t been to the previous fourteen reunions, decided that it might be fun to attend. left the night of December 28 free, and when the date finally arrived, drove away from my home with high hopes. had my first encounter with some of my former classmates when was passed on the Route 129 exit ramp by Tim Doherty, Rich DeSantis, Dan Gidley and Larry Hansford, all hurrying to be on time for the reunion banquet.
When arrived at the school looked at the guest list, and noticed several people were missing. Among these were John Martin, Tracy Sabella, Mark Drossos, Craig Dogherty, Jack Coady, Paul Franchi, John Capua, Bob Sutherland, Bob Morse, Jack Galvin, Steve LaCreta, and Ken Keefe. Kevin Wythe told me that they were going to John Going’s house party tonight and weren’t going to be able to attend the reunion.
The next two people saw were Paul Cappucci and John Gmelch, who had been respectively the president and vice-president of the Class of 1978. Paul had since become Chairman of the Board of New England Aquarium, and John had become President of Yale University. They told me that most of the class had shown up and decided to try to renew some old acquaintances. Larry Thiel, Wally Stowell, Steve Boyd and their wives were seated at the first table. stopped to talk with them for a few minutes and learned that they all had become New Hampshire highway patrolmen. When asked them about the empty chair at their table, they told me it had been reserved for Dave Coleman, who probably wouldn’t make it because his tiger-training job at the Stoneham Zoo left him little free time. also learned that Mike Conneilly and Rich Novo couldn’t attend because they were playing in the finals of their country club’s cupball tournament.
said good-by to them and walked over to the next table where the spirits were high and the cheer was flowing. Jim Callan, Tom “Fuzzy” Richardson, Jim Holland and John Drugan were seated there and they all seemed bubbling with excitement. Jim Callan owned a successful usedcar dealership and could be seen driving a new car every two or three months. The others, learned, operated a large chain of liquor stores and barber shops.
At another table found John Blottman, Paul Burns, Steve Foley and Paul Gracyk, who had all become partners in an accounting firm. They were in competition with Dave Pulson, Dave Gravina and Paul Chotkowski whose company specialized in filing tax returns in Classical Latin. They told me that Michael deBethencourt was writing classical music and that Dave Lemire had just taken out a patent on a ‘’Touch-tone”’ calculator. Dan Martin had become a conductor of the esteemed Reading High Symphony Orchestra. Gary Spahl, David Monis, and Peter O’Brien were all members of this fine ensemble.
Mike Judge, Mike Porter, Mike Martin, and Mike McKee were at the fourth table visited. The Judge and Martin Publishing Company had gained much exposure through its printing of revealing books and magazines. Porter’s Handwriting Analysis had been on the best-seller list for several weeks and learned that its author was writing a new book about his highly-successfu! escort service. Several other members of the class had entered the field of journalism. Among these
me that Dan Johnedis and John Wells had become j archeologists and recently established a dig in the softball field. They sought the fabled Lost Catapult of the Classics Club. They hired Charlie Gray’s construction company to do the major part of the excavating and three or four former classmates, Mike Nicolosi, Ed Walsh, and Jeff Stone were operating the backhoe and front-end loaders. Jay informed me that he had seen Blaize Conte dancing on a table and decided to look for him.
walked around for several minutes until saw Blaize Conte, and he was indeed on a table. However, he was jogging, not dancing. He stopped running long enough to tell me that he was getting in shape for the Olympic marathon trials. told him that he had been jogging on roast beef from Bill Bartley’s Catering Service, a division of Bill Bartley’s Bar & Grill. He assured
were Lance Poirier who was a reporter for the National Catholic Digest Spotlight Team. John Vanderbilt and Jim Passmore had co-authored a book entitled Space Exploration. Tom Welling wrote a book on Japanese culture. also learned that Bill Winnett had started to write a history of our alma mater, and that Joe! Mutchler had published a nuclear physics text for college students.
Mike McKee had undergone a great change since his high school days. He had become an executive in a paper weight company and president of the local Elks Lodge. He said that he had followed the advice of John Bowers, Al Chase, and Jason Smith and had joined the John Birch Society. John, Al and Jason were all distinguished members of the local chapter. They had to leave early because they had all left their children with babysitters and were anxious to get home.
As left them, bumped into Jay Maloney, who me he was already aware of this. He then went on had become an advertising executive for Brian to inform me that Kevin Fogarty and Frank Nagle Kelley’s company, Coliseum Tours, Inc. Jay told were employed as bouncers at Bartley’s Bar. In addition, Bill Pierce and Phil MacMillan were working at the restaurant as bartenders. At this same table, Dan McCarthy was complaining that the roast beef was tough and that he would have preferred pork chops.
Leaving Mr. Conte to his jogging, meandered around the dance floor, and bumped into Mark Scire and Paul Smith’s sister, who were with Paul Smith and Pat MacNamara’s sister, and Pat MacNamara and Dan McLeod’s cousin and Dan McLeod and Mark Scire’s sister’s uncle’s wife. They were so involved in the dance decided to move on. caught sight of Jeff Mulligan who was seated at the table nearest the band. He motioned for me to come over, so decided to see what my old friend had been up to. Bill Welch and Bill Gallagher were also seated at his table. There were two empty chairs, one of which was reserved for Barry Fitzgerald. Barry was the lead singer for
“Fitz and the Memories’’, the seventies revival group, which was providing the entertainment. The other was for Brendan Trainor, a dancer for the band. Bill Gallagher showed me a picture of his trophy room. It was full of stuffed game which he had shot. The room was dominated by the heads of large moose. As looked up, saw Bill Welch and Jeff leaving with two of the waitresses.
Jim Knowlton, Bill Blanchard, and Joe Parisi were standing next to Jeff’s table. They had travelled from Jim’s Bow L Ranch in Texas for the reunion. Bill Blanchard had just won the ‘‘hoss’’ roping contest in the National Rodeo Championship. Jim’s ranch, under the direction of Joe Parisi, had become famous for its thoroughbred studs. While talking to them | was interrupted by John Murano, who wanted to sell me a raffle ticket.
A boisterous table on the other side of the cafeteria suddenly caught my attention. Some
members of the1985 World Champion Straps were seated there, namely, John Kelly, Chris Murphy, Steve Sheldon, and Brian McGann. was told by this group that Dave Caprio, Ron Zona and Jim Vieira had become members of a professional baseball team owned by Joe ‘’Charlie O”’ DiBiase, who was also an assistant district attorney in northern Middlesex County. Leaving them, noticed that Mike Winn and Peter Brown had gone home early and had left Paul Tucker and Mark Foley at their table. discovered that Paul had become a mailman in Billerica and that Mark owned and operated Rocky’s Gym. also found out that the reason Peter and Mike had left was because they were still upset about having coached Austin’s football team to an eleventh-place state finish, missing the top ten by one. Some of Austin’s athletes had fared better, however, as Chris Lumenello and
Mark LaForge were playing professional football and Steve Clarke and Tom Mansour were professional basketball stars.
After Paul had told me a few mailman stories, overheard Dave ‘’Cheeks’’ Finocchiaro talking to Ed Dombrowski. Ed had become a professional boxer with Cheeks as his trainer and Steve Mangano as his manager. His next assignment was to fight Abdul ‘‘Cement Face’’ O’Rourke, who was managed by Mike Tipping. Bill Gately, Dan Desharnais and Peter Hersee had become boxing promoters and were trying to sign Ed fora title match.
During the dinner was approached by Jeff Gallagher of Ahern, Ahern, Gallagher & Feingold, Inc. He asked me if | would consider becoming a junior partner in his law-firm. When asked him what type of cases his firm handled, he said that they specialized in free-agent cases and at the present time were negotiating N.H.L. contracts for Harry See, Brendon Allen, and Kevin Barry.
He also told me that his firm handled the contract disputes of two well-known actors, Bill Sanville and Frank O’Brien. Bill had to leave early so he could catch a plane to New York where his new play H-e-e-e-e-y B-i-i-i-| was opening that night. Frank wasn’t able to be at the reunion because he was in Hollywood filming his latest movie, F-r-a-a-a-a-n-k, which will be released at the end of the year. Bill and Frank are planning to join forces in a musical some time next year, and they hope to be assisted by the world famous stage designers Tim Tiernan and Dan Thompson.
Right after dinner, Paul Cappucci told me that Jim Immerman had called to say that he would be late, because he had gotten into a three-car accident, with Bob DaPrato and Dave Drown. He said that officers Al Butler and Dan Connelly wanted to arrest them all, but recognized them as former classmates, and let them go free. Steve Theophanis also phoned to say that he and Paul Feeley would be late because their Cadillac was at Gary Shepherd’s Garage getting a radiator hose replaced.
Not wanting to bother Paul any longer, yet still curious about where Mike McAuliffe was, asked Chuck Pangraze. had previously learned that Chuck and Mike were both professional golfers. He told me that Mike couldn’t attend the reunion because he was participating in the fourth round of the Colgate-Greg Lyperides Invitational Golf Classic.
About twenty minutes later, discovered, much to my surprise, that several other members of the Class of 1978 had opened businesses of their own. Pat Goes and Dave Routsis owned an adult book store and a chain of C.B. stores. Mike O’Sullivan was employed as a bookkeeper at Phil Johnson’s recently-formed encyclopedia company. Jim Orr and John Grande operated a rowboat and sailboat manufacturing company, while Bill Callahan ran a limousine service. Strangely enough, TomMatton and John Stafford were two of Bill’s drivers. Steve Thibeau, Paul Sardella, Brian Mills, and Ralph Scaduto were all employed by the world-renowned D’Apice Pasta Company. (Wednesday is D’Apice
Spaghetti Day). In recent years, the company’s well-dressed president had gained a reputation as an international playboy.
Suddenly, heard some commotion across the room. Apparently Steve Pantalone, the janitor, was yelling at David Adamy, Igor Emelianoff, Joe Murphy and Jim Kelley for drawing a chess board on their table. Later saw Igor with a can of Ajax and a sponge.
As prepared to leave, felt glad that had attended my class’s fifteenth reunion. saw many of my old classmates had changed a great deal and that others had changed very little. Some were engaged in occupations which seemed well-suited to them, even as they were in high school, while others had chosen careers that no one would have imagined them in fifteen years ago. enjoyed conversing with friends whom | had not seen since graduation and whom | was unlikely to see again in the near future. You see, as president of the first high school yearbook publishing company in the Soviet Union, have little free time. even had to leave the reunion early, in order to catch up on some work so | could meet a deadline. There was still an hour remaining when retrieved my coat from the heap of those which had been knocked off the rack. As entered the lobby, took one last look into the cafeteria. noticed that Philip Wharton and Kevin Helliwell were exchanging greetings with a couple of friends. It occured to me that they must have just arrived.
Throughout this narrative, the author’s identity has been a mystery, and perhaps it should remain so. Yet the truth will out, and a secret cannot stay a secret for long. And so it is revealed to you that am none other than the Senior Section editor of the 1978 Omega, Mark Barrett.
