1978 WW

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Stimulation of students’ thoughts is























LOU VOLPE ... english; 9 years at wilson; dramatics sponsor and senior
class advisor.







MS. SHEILA WEISS ... reading specialist; 8 years at
Wilson; junior class advisor; drama assistant.






















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MR. JOHN J. STAUB ... english; 3 years at wilson. MR. ROBERT HOLLINGSWORTH english; 6 years at wil-
son; head coach for soccer.

Speaking, reading and writing are
intrinsic skills needed in daily liv­ I
ing. Each is a multi-sided coin.
The English Department at Woodrow
Wilson High School endeavors to
bring to each student a selection of
ideas and approaches all designed
to help the student become a better
speaker, reader and writer.
In the freshman and sophomore
years, the students take a year long
course in studying the basic skills
and in developing the acquaintance
with the genres of poetry, drama,
the novel, and the essay. Vari­
ations of this program begin with the I
junior and extend into the senior
year. Here the student has a chance
to hold the coin and find its diversi­
ties. English touches on the incor­
poration and use of all forms of me­
dia to enable the student, to not MR. CHARLES PHILLIP MARTIN english; humanities; 4 years
only receive the benefits from life, at Wilson
nno \A/hn can actively '^^‘■tici—

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accomplished with the aid of numerous































MS. CHERYLL DOUGHERTY english; 5 years at wil- MR. WALT REICHNER .. english; 3 years at wilson; editor of the liter-
son; sophomore class advisor. ary magazine.









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MR. BARRY DINERMAN ... english; 7 years at wilson.



MR ALLAN WATERHOUSE ... english; 10 years at wilson.


























MISS DONNA DEN BLEYKER ... english; reading; 4 years at wil­ MR. CLIFF ROBBINS ... english; 3 years at wilson; cross­
son. country coach; winter track coach; spring track coach.

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english courses offered at Wilson.








































MISS ADELAIDE LOVE ... english; 2 years at wilson. MR. ROBERT FLECK ... english; 10 years at wilson.































MS. ANDREA NEMETH LAMBERTH ... english, 6 years at wilson.
MR. PALMER TOTO ... english; 9 years at wilson.




















MS. KATHLEEN WHITTY ... english; 9 years at wilson.

100 languages




French, Spanish, Italian, German offered at W.W,
































MISS KATHLEEN MCCORMICK .. german; 4 years at wilson; ger-
MS. NATALIE SCHIFFMAN Spanish; 5 years at wilson; man club.
Spanish club.























MRS. V. DARLINE LANDA ... french and Spanish; 1 year at Wilson

The Language Department prides EILEEN HOFFMAN SCHEIN ... Spanish; 9 years at wilson; varsi­
ty cheerleading sponsor; varsity softball coach.
itself on creating a cultural environ­
ment for the students on Woodrow
Wilson. The languages of French, 1 i't?K,
German, Italian and Spanish are of­
fered to all students. Along with
many interesting classroom activi­
ties such as food preparations, the
Language Department has four Lan­
guage clubs which meet after
school. One of the most exciting
aspects of our program is the oppor­
tunity to participate in a trip to Eu­
rope where students have the oppor­
tunity to use the many grammatical
structure and vocabulary forms that
they have learned in class in real
life situations. Finally the Lan­
guage Department is developing our
studfents not only on awareness and
appreciation of other cultures and
languages, but also to make all stu­
dents aware that the knowledge of MR. EDINO VARANI ... Italian; 5 years
other languages can be considered a at wilson; Italian club.
true asset and a marketable skill in
many areas.

social studies 101




The Social Sciences place much emphasis on



The Social Studies Department offers a variety
of courses, designed to give our students an in­
troduction to the social sciences. All students
are required to complete one credit in social stud­
ies each year. The goal of the Department is to
encourage each student to become an involved and
participating citizen. Citizenship requires an ex­
tensive knowledge of history. A knowledge of the
past is essentiaf to an understanding of the pro'
lems that we face in our society at present and
those that we are likely to have to solve in the fu­
ture. A lack of knowledge of the social sciences
often leads individuals to draw erroneous conclu­
sions about the events as they happen and as
problems present themselves for solution. Train­
ing in analysis and evaluation of the facts before
drawing conclusions and reaching decisions can
contribute very significantly to intelligent citi­
zenship.

































LEONARD J. DOMINICK .. social studies; 4 years at wilson; as-
MS. HELENE KARAFIN ... social studies; 9 years at wilson.
sistant football coach.

























MR. JOSEPH M. BOLES ... social studies; 9 years at wilson. MR. JOHN DI SANGRO social studies; 18 years at wilson;
intergroup sponsor.

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the many different aspects of various events





























MR. LEON N. DAVIDHEISER ... social studies; 13 years at Wil­
son.












MR. ROY C. BOWEIM ... psychology; sociology; 7 years at wilson.








MR. CARL GRECCO ... sociology; psychology; 16 years at wil­
son; debate and forensics.






































MR. WAYNE GOODROW ... american history; western cultures; 4 MR. LLOYD K. JONES ...western cultures; 11 years at wilson.
years at wilson; football coach; track coach; wrestling coach.

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that influence our environment - day to day.


































I k
MRS. RUTH D. FAIR social studies; 5 years at wilson

MR. JERE GULDEN p.o.d.; current events; 10 years at
Wilson.
























MR. JOE SCHEIN ... american studies; 13 years at wilson;
football; weight training.



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MR. STANLEY LELINSKI ... p.o.d.; 11 years at wilson.

















MR. RICHARD A. PUCHINO ... social studies; 9 years at wilson.

104 science




Science teachers explode our young minds with






























MR. CARL L. PETZ ... science; 17 MRS. PHYLLIS M. BYRNE ... science; 1 MR. THOMAS J. JONES ... chemistry; 14
years at wilson. year at wilson. years at wiison.






















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MR. GEORGE J. HOPELY ... science; 19 years at wilson; yearbook. MR. TOM BARADZIEJ ... general science; biology;
11 years at wilson; football.






We believe that science education
at Woodrow Wilson High School is
one of the maior avenues which uti­
lizes and challenges a student's
abilities and innate curiosity about
the world in which we live. Our aim
is to provide science experiences
that will help students obtain an un­
derstanding, appreciation and posi­
tive attitudfe toward their natural en­
vironment and to see that science
education contributes to the total
education of our students.



MR. ROBERT T. YAVORSKI ... biology; 11 years at wilson.

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the concepts of the ever expanding universe.




























MRS. MARY ELLEN FLYNN ... science; 9 years at wilson; organian MRS. REGINA S. CESARIO biology; 5 years at wilson.
entities.
































MR. DANIEL B. FINLEY ... chemistry; 19 years at wilson. MR. ALBERT E. NETTLES ... science; 7 years at wilson.


































MS. MONA JAFFE ... chemistry; sci MR. DONALD ROUST ... science; 16 years at
ence; 7 years at wilson. wilson.

106 mathematics




Enrolling in a math course at Woodrow Wilson

























MR. JOHN M. DIRICO .. mathematics; chairman; 17 years at wilson. MR. ROY D. BRITTON ... mathematics; 5 years at wilson; math-
letes.


































































MR. ADAM BEN ... mathematics; 16 years at wilson.




MR. EDWARD J. SAKOWSKI ... mathematics; 19 years
at wilson.

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creates a plus in every students’ education.
































MR. HOWARD M. KALODNER ... mathematics; 12 MR. WAYNE N. BRUGGER ... mathematics; 15 years at wilson.
years at wilson.

The Mathematics Department offers 25
courses. Two credits in mathematics are
needed by each Wilson student from grades 9
to 12 in order to graduate. Courses are of­
fered for all levels of students. Computer
Programming is available to all students with
a background in Algebra. Emphasis is upon
the use of the computer to help solve math­
ematical problems. Emphasis is upon the
logical flow of thought to solve a problem.
Math for Nurses is designed to teach those
students going into the field of nursing the
skills needed for their field. Calculus is the
course offered for the honor mathematics stu­
dents. This course is intended to prepare the
student for the placement exam in mathemat­
ics. These courses round out a full program
for every student at Wilson who wishes to
pursue courses in mathematics.

MR. LOUIS S. ACKER JR. general math; algebra, geome-
try; 6 years at wilson.





























MR. CARL F. MONTGOMERY ... mathemathics; 2 years at wilson.
MRS. REMONA
at wilson.

108 business education




Business Education teachers prepare the student



































MR. HARRY I. STARTZELL ... business education; typing; 6 MRS. MADELINE FETTER ... business education; 7 years at
years at wilson. Wilson.






















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MR. DAVID MACGOWAN ... business education; 14 years at Wil­
son; school store.





MRS. NANCY G. JOHNSTON ... business education; 9 years
at Wilson; senior class advisor.
















MRS. BEVERLEE HOWER FELKNER ... business education; 3 years
at Wilson; f.b.I.a. advisor.

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for a productive career in an office job.





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MR. PHILLIPS ... business education; 6 years at wilson. MRS. SOIMJA LEIMGEL ... business education; 6 years at
Wilson.















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MR. GARY KASE ... business education; 11 years at wilson; as­ MR. DONALD M. WISE ... business education; 19 years at wil­
sistant soccer coach. son.

Education for business is a vital, inter-related
jart of the whole process of education. It is the
lelief of the Business Edcuation staff that the
’unction of the Business Department is to train
students for their particular field of business en­
deavor, to guide them in the development of busi­
ness-like attitudes and responsibilities, to fur­
nish them with an incentive toward higher learn­
ing, and to develop an awareness of the social
and economics standards of our way of living in
the world today.
Our instructional program shows evidence that
we are cognizant of the needs, capacities, and
rates of learning. Our offerings provide for the
growth of the individual mentally, physically,
aesthetically, and socially. We have three basic
patterns (Secretarial, Clerical, and Accounting),
■FT'*
which are provided for students who want to gain
a proficiency in one of the office sk ills, with the
purpose of preparing them for post high school vo-
.fM cational employment or additional educational
training, such as college or a business school. A
MR. JOSEPH HENRY ... business education; 13 years at wilson. Work Experience program is provided to our senior
students where they perform office duties in the
various school district offices for two-week per­
iods.

110 physical education


Physical Education teachers strive to build



Exercise, developing skills of
competitive sports, and presenting
broad background on many aspects
of health are some of the goals of
the physical education department.
The department consists of ten edu­
cators, whose job it is to instruct
the students in various activities
such as gymnastics, tumbling and
all the sports. In gym, the students
have the opportunity to choose
which classes and activities they
wish to participate in. The students
choose an area of instruction every
four weeks. With this system, the
students have a wide range of ex­
periences in many different activi­
ties and also participate in every
area of physical activity. The pn
ed department rounds out the educa
' P
tional experience of all students.



















































MR. PAT PICARIELLO ... director of aqua­
tics; 16 years at wilson; junior class advisor.



MS. LOUISE M. WILSON ... health; phys­ MR. FRED J. LEWIS ... physical
ical education; 4 years at wilson; hockey; education; 12 years at wilson.
basketball; ramnastics; track.

physical education 111



Strong young bodies and stimulate bored minds.






























MR. JOHN J. EVANS ... physical education; health; 5 years at wilson; boys
tennis coach.



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MR. ED NEUMAN ... health; physical education;
chairman; 5 years at wilson; football.


















MISS PATRICIA E. SELLERS ... physical education; health; 11 years at
Wilson; basketball.






MR. MICHAEL J. KOPCHO ... health; physical educa­
tion; 8 years at wilson.






















MRS. HELEN CANTWELL ... health, physical education; 6 years at wilson.





MS. LINDA M. MILLER ... health; physical
education;, 5 years at wilson; hockey, track; ram-
nastics. i''
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112 fine arts,
home economics



Great masterpieces in painting and cooking.



























MR. BYRON KINDIG ... instrumental music; 4
MR. WILLIAM HILDENBRAND years at Wilson.
... music; 6 years at wilson.
MRS. KATHY GAVLICK ... home
economics; 3 years at wilson.





























art; 2 years at wilson.

The home economics program is MRS. ELLEN MIRBACH foods, 6
open to all students. Students study years at wilson.
MR. JOSIAH REED ... art; 3 years at at the high school level in a con­
wilson.
centrated program. A curriculum
covering all competencies, is avail­
able to every student. In all course
selections, practical applications
are employed as a learning tool.
The art department hopes to de­
velop through a series of experimen­
tal approaches; (1) an aesthetic ap­
preciation between art and environ­
ment and (2) skills for future pro­
fessional and leisure use. All art
courses provide for experimentation,
exploration and invention, as well
as to increase the student's knowl­
edge and appreciation of the ele­
ments and principles common to all
art structure.

MRS. BETTY ST. CLAIR ... cloth­
ing, 12 years at wilson.

industrial arts 113



Industrial Arts “ builds” skilled craftsmen!



























MR. ANDREW S. CUNNINGHAM power mechanics; 1 year at MR. JAMES W. HUNTER ... industrial arts; metal shop; 7 years
Wilson. at Wilson.

























MR. VLADIMIR VLASSENKO ... woodshop; 9 years at wilson.

MR. JACK SCANLIN ... industrial arts; 7 The Industrial Arts Department
y e a r s at wilson.
provides the student with the most
direct link to the real world or the
industrial economic community,
which is an important element in our
society.
In an atmosphere of practical
"hands-on" activity, the student is
provided the opportunity to apply the
skills of mathematics, science, and
language to everyday situations.
Additionally, those too often ne­
glected, cognitive, and affective
qualities or spatial relationships
and creativity are permitted expres­
sion through the construction of end
products which provide a feeling of
pride in accomplishment. Hand-eye
coordination is enhanced and the
student gets a sense of the rewards
to be gained through careful work­
manship.

MR. HARRY RINDGEN graphic arts; 6 MR. WILLIAM S. STOUT ... drafting;
years at wilson. 10 years at wilson.

114 special education




“ Special” teachers for our special students




























MISS ROBIN CHERKASKY special education; resource
room; 1 year at wilson.
FRANCES GILROY ... special education, yearbook advisor, 4
years at wilson.


























MRS. MARGARET RUMFORD ... special education; 12
MR. ELWOOD BARR ... special education, 18 years at wilson.
years at wilson.
The Special Needs program at Woodrow
Wilson works in a specialized environment
aimed at the total involvement of each stu­
dent on as close an individual basis as ■ "
possible.
Realizing that there are individual differ­
ences in human abilities, the Special
Needs department provides those students
with an education geared to their specific
needs.
Mrs. Constance Walker, head of the de­
partment, works with her staff in order to
create a stimulating environment and thus
facilitate creative learning.
Each staff member uses a variety of
teaching devices and has a large selection
of materials available. There is special
emphasis placed on the teaching and re-in-
forcement of readinq and math skil'(b 0
The Special Needs Staff row MRS. CONNIE WALKER ... special needs; 4 years at wilson.
Wilson strive to provide an eduf onai
system where ail studen-<^ -
education that best devd'p-: - b I i i
tie s.

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counselors



Guidance counselors keep the students on track.


























MRS. FRAN FURSA ... guidance counselor, 1 year at wilson. MR. MARVIN L. DEMP ... counselor; 12 years at wilson.


































MR. ANTHONY J. SCARPIELLO ... chairman; counsel­ MR. SAM SAVITZ ... guidance counselor, 1 year at wilson.
ing; 13 years at wilson; national honor society.

The Guidance Department here at
Woodrow Wilson does a tremendous
job in handling the students aca­
demically. They are active in mak­
ing sure that the students have a
full and complete schedule. They
try to make sure that every student
is headed towards graduating in four
years. Always being there, they can
nelp a student with any problems
they might have. They are always
willing to sit down and discuss your
future and furthering your education.
Any problems that may arise, can be
discussed and most probably solved
by one of the counselors. Tney pro­
vide Wilson with a very needed ser­
& \ \ \ \ A \ I '.I- I / 4 Vyji vice and the students appreciate

their help and guidance.
MISS ANNA LOUISE GETZ ... librarian; 19 years at wilson.

116 njrotc,
nurses,
work experience

Medicine, Navy, and Work - parts of Wilson!!




The medical personnel at Wilson
work miracles to keep the students
and administration running. The
nurses take care of emergencies that
arise, they maintain health records
and administer to the complaints of
the student body. The Naval Junior
Reserve Officers Training Corp. is
a Wilson program that combines
Navy life with academic learning.
The Unit teaches naval history, as­
tronomy, oceanography, and naval
customs and rules. The Unit also
lets cadets view and participate in
actual navy life by trips to naval
bases. Work experience is a pro­
gram developed to allow a student to
experience the responsibilities of
working at a career of his or her own
choosing. The staff that maintains
this program is to be commended on
the work that they accomplish and
the experienced young adults that
MRS. OLGA KUREK ... school nurse; 18 COMMANDER RICHARD 0. YOUNG .... they turn out.
years at Wilson; future health profes- naval science; 9 years at wilson; coordi­
sions. nate njrotc activities.



























MR. RICH TULLO ... distributive education; 3 years at wilson. YNC CHIEF HARRY J. BUCKINGHAM, USN
(RET) ... naval science; 3 years at wilson.






















MR. SCOTT BUCKMAN ,.. district media aide, 1 year at wilson. MR. JACK MASSIELO work experience, basketball coach.
5 years at wilson.

permanent subs. 117
teacher aides

Permanent subs and aides are there when needed.


The permanent substitutes and the
teacher's aides provide the school
with one it's most basic needs: help
to the teachers. It is not easy being
a permanent sub, jumping from one
class to another day after day,
sometimes not even having an emer­
gency lesson plan, but Miss Emsiey
and Mr. Harm seem to be handling
this extrememly w ell. They help
keep the school day running smooth­
ly for all those affected by the ab­
sence of the teacher. The teacher's
aides don't have an easy life, ei­ I
ther. They must do the necessary
things that a regular teacher does
not have time for. Without these co­ ' “■ u .'
operative and understanding people,
the teaching staff would be lost dur­
ing the day. The yearbook staff
would like to extend their thanks to
the permanent subs and teacher's MRS. RUBY WILLIAMS resource room MR. DONALD HARM ... permanent,
aides. assistant; 1 year at wilson. sub; 4 years at wilson; football; base­
ball; class advisor.



































MISS MARLINE A. EMSLEY ... permanent sub.; 3 MRS. BETTY JACOBS ... special ed. aide; 1 year
years at wilson; hockey. at wilson.


















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y *MRS. R0?E MONACH room as-
sistant; 11 years-**»wilsonT

118 secretaries


Secretaries watch the paperwork to avoid chaos!


During the course of the school
day, there are many people that ac­
complish the necessary secretarial
duties essential to the organization
needed in our school. Our secre­
taries are appreciated because of
their ability which keeps Wilson
rolling on well oiled wheels. The
secretaries are in constant motion,
but are never too busy to help a stu­
dent. Their responsibilities and du­
ties require their service year round
to keep Wilson from turning into a
chaotic mess. We can picture the
secretaries as being a Woodrow .f
Wilson team, each playin their own
MRS. M. MONAHAN discipline secre-
position. In the end, we t e specta- tary.
tors, the ones which benefit from MISS BARB DAVIS attendance
their fine performance. The secre­ secretary.
taries use their abilities to the ful
lest to keep the school in perfect
running order.




























































MRS. REGINA LEONARD
secretary.

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cafeteria
Custodian, cafeteria staffs provide needed

services.















































STANDING: FIRST ROW; left to right: Irene Spears, Pearl Shellhamer, Alice Renna, Emma Dombroski, Sandra Barton, SEC­
OND ROW: Kay Boruta, Maria Crines, Peggy Gresens, Lois Ocharski, Marian Fluri, Viola Bezdecki, Robert Long, Richard Ott.


It takes many hard-working people
in order to keep Woodrow Wilson
running efficiently and many of
these people are overlooked. The
cafeteria workers and custodians are
the people whose jobs are very im­
portant but no one really seems to
recognize their significance.
Our school day begins at 8 :0 0 a.m .
and ends at 2 :1 5 p. m. , but for
these employees there are no time
limits. They keep on working harder
and harder until the Job is finished
no matter how long it takes.
When we walk the hallways or eat
lunch in the cafeteria, do we ever
actually stop to realize the time and
effort these people have spent so
that we may have a nutritious lunch
everyday or have a clean chair to sit
on. 1 think these people deserve
recognition for all the work they
have done for Woodrow Wilson Hish
School.



MR. DARSEE HAMILTON and MR. ROBERT CROUCH ... day custo­
dial crew.





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VARSITY FOOTBALL: SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Dominic Rago, Steve Derr, Vic Rosini, Brett Shugar, George
Nahodil, Joe DiGiorgio, Pete Miles, Mark Lelinski, Jim Jones, Skip Henry, John Long. SECOND ROW: Dale Webb, Brian Glaum,
Rick Armstrong, John Henry, John Koch, Dan Thrash, Chuck Slemmer, Pat Jodzio, Hector Medina, Glen Parsons, Duane Wiley.
THIRD ROW: Mark Evans, Scott Spicer, Chip Huggins, Larry Quigley, Joe Falcone, Marty Musho, Bob Lott, Chucky Waite, Joe
Loftus, Ricky Del Donno. FOURTH ROW: Chris Moore, Joe Blackburn, John Hood, Bill Smith, Chad Everitt, Jeff McCormick,
Bob Armstrong, Jim laia, Bob McClellan, Wade Thieme, Pat Welch.



The Woodrow Wilson Football
Team found 1 9 77 a frustrating
year in the Lower Bucks County
Football League. The Ram's fin­
ished the year with a 2-8 record.
Although playing every team
tough, the team found it difficult
to break into the win column. In­
juries had some affect on the sea­
son. Despite misfortune the Rams
led by captains Pete M iles, Joe
DiGiorgio, George Nahodil, and
Greg Edwards played tough foot­
ball all season taking most teams
to the wire. Jim Jones did a fine
Job as quarterback after Brett
Shugar was injured at midseason.
Sophomore sensation Bernard
Hedgepeth led the league in yard­
age and catches at split end. The
highlight of the year came against
highly favored archrival Delhaas.
The team played excellent foot­
ball and soundly defeated Delhaas
by a 19-7 score. The Ram's re­
tained possession of the Alumni
Trophy for the second straight
year

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NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL: LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Pete Ireland, Marco Tenaglia, Billy Glaum, David Bieri, Chris Fran­
ces, Bill West, Russ DiGiorgio, Ken Sia, Phil Tarasiewicz, Bob Leo. SECOND ROW: Tony Silver, Ricky Lancaster, Joe Wallace,
Erwin Meyer, Bill McGinnis, Mike Baker, Mark Sedotti, Mark Reynolds, Jim Slemmer, Ralph DelDonno. THIRD ROW: Tom
Kaufman, Chuck Seaver, Jeff Jones, Joe Maurer, Joe West, John Blackburn, Scott Wolfgang, Greg Gillespie. FOURTH ROW:
John Lewis, Tom Bealer, Otto Paxton, Bob Berger, Bruce Fisher, Ed Peters, Rubin Collins.

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All the way for a touchdown Joe.

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VARSITY SOCCER: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Paula Mignogna, Faith Renn, Carol Renna. SEATED; SECOND
ROW: Bill Smith, Fred Clayton, Mark Bramble, Jim Itzen, Bob Ortego, Jong Won Choi, Phil Pilgren. STANDING; THIRD ROW:
Mark Papineau, John Casole, Tom Ennis, Chris Howell, Herb Viniarski, Dan Hibbs, Greg Jennett, Mr. Hollingsworth(coach).

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J.V. SOCCER: KNEELING; FIRST ROW: Tom Zimmerman. SEATED; LEFT TO RIGHT; SECOND ROW: Tony Smith, Jim Lang,
Pat Ewing, Pete Mihalk, Mark Terry, Rich Schmidgall, Allen Rirotti, Tom Kolinshak, Kerin Scheiker. STANDING; THIRD ROW:
Ed Nasta, Sergio Vargas, Nick Caputa, Terry Sampson, Chuck Hill, Frank Dougher, Ed Williams, Chris Puca, Steve Blackburn.
MISSING: Tom Dunn, Jim Pestridge.




The Ram's 1977 Varsity soccer squad
finished with its second consecutive third
place finish in the Lower Bucks County
League. The 7-5 record was, however, a
4 disappointment to the players and staff.
The squad suffered last minute defeats to
both Pennsbury and Neshainy-Langhorne.
These heart breaking losses kept the squad
from the playoffs. The team played fine
soccer throughout most of the season. This
team advanced its skill through hard work
and dedication. Post-season Honors were
gained by Herb Viniarski (All Lower
Bucks, All Suburban, second team All
State), Dan Hibbs (All Lower Bucks, sec­
ond team. All Suburban), and Bob Ortego
(All Lower Bucks). Jong Won Choi was
selected to the All League second team;
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Tom Ennis, Greg Jennett, and Phil Pilgren
were given honorable mention, in addition,
Viniarski set a career scoring record for
Wilson.


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VARSITY HOCKEY: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW; Terri Mason, Janene Massaro, Kathy Mihalik, Colleen Hannah,
Gloria Welsh, Barb Meyers. STANDING; SECOND ROW; Mrs. Miller, Twilla Bumford, Kim Hunt, Jane Bieri, Dana Citro, Janet
Herman, Donna Webb, Diane Derr, Kelly Reale, Fuzzy Bedekovic, Sheila Scull.











The Woodrow Wilson's Girls
Field Hockey team experienced
a rebuilding year. With a
"new" team, they never gave
up despite their unimpressive
record. Their record was one
win, ten losses, and two ties.
Co-Captains for the team were
Colleen Hannah and Kathy Mi­ % /
halik. The highlight of the sea­
son came-when they won a 2-1
game over archrival Delhaas.
Jane Bieri scored both goals
and led the team with two goals
followed by Janet Herman with
one goal. Congratulations are
in order for the J.V . team, who . »
had a good season. They were
led by co-captains Louise Ze­
linsky and Maryann Erb. With
most of the team returning next
lyear, they are hoping for a suc­
cessful season both on Varsity
and J.V .

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J. V. FIELD HOCKEY; FIRST ROW: KNEELING LEFT TO RIGHT; Darlene Leonard, Sara Kuske, Sue Benedict, Joann Kondrach,
Joyce Chapin, Denise Percuskie, Tina Law. STANDING; SECOND ROW: Louise Zelinsky, Donna Patterson, Maryann Erb, Linda
Thomas, Terry Bechtel, Diane Wallace, Cheryl Lelinski, Colleen Hunt, Nancy Kronvitch, Miss Emsley(coach).

GIRLS' TENNIS: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT; FIRST ROW: Vicki Armstrong, Myra Yetter, Karen Flynn, Lori Parmetier. SEC­ s
OND ROW: Nancy Sokolove, Diana Aspell, Sue Jones, Cindy Goralski. STANDING; THIRD ROW: Mr. Evans, Jane Rakos, Patti
Dunn, Michelle Clapier, Leslie Lott, Anna Chismar. Missing: Laurie Heacock, Donna Albertson.

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CROSS COUNTRY: SEATED; LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW; Don Billingsly, Curtis Hills, Holland Moore. SECOND ROW: Bob
Meyers, Dan Doughty, Danny Allen, Lou Silver. STANDING; Tim Miller, Mr. Robbins. MISSING: Carl Hoilman.





While students were enjoying
their last days of summer, Wil­
son's cross-country team was n
working hard in Marquette, New
Jersey. Sophomore captain Don
Billingsley, remembering the
morning and evening practices,
stated that "it seems as though
everywhere I went that week I
1--^. was running, even when we
went to the basketball court we
ended up running home". Sen­
iors Charles Welch, Lou Sil­
ver, Bob Meyers, Curtis Hills,
and Vic Harris agreed that al­
though the training was hard (6
mile run A.M. and 6 mile run
P.M .). They will never forget
the Thunderbird Motel. Sopho­
mores Dan Doughty and Dan Al­
len rounded out the group of
runners. After the hammers re­
turned from summer camp, sen­
ior Tom Piccone joined the
i T
team and quickly worked his
way up to second man in two
weeks. With the close of the
cross-country season and many
miles behind them, the laners
are looking forward to a very
competitive winter season.

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The Rams finished the season
with a very dismal record (3-
15), but did show many indi­
vidual Improvements with Joe
Di Giorgio (2 5 -2 ),Kevin Fin­
ley (18-6), Brian Goodrow
(11-8), and Jeff Harris (8-6)
producing winning varsity re­
cords; and underclassmen
Chuck Hill, Tom Cheddar,
Wade Thieme, Chuck Waite,
Terry Sampson, Joe Maurer,
Bruce Fischer, Joe West, Pat
Jodzio, and Bob Lott producing
winning J.V . records. Fortu­
nately for the building Rams
squad Di Giorgio and Finley al­
ways kept the crowds seated
until the end with their pinning
and winning power. There was
always something to cheer
about with those two gentlemen
stepping on to the mat. Joe Di
Giorgio went on to win a sec­
tional championship in the
heavyweight division, a third
place in districts, a second
place in Regionals, and became
the first Wilson wrestler to
ualify for the State Wrestling
■ ampionships at State College.

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J.V. WRESTLING: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Pete Mihalik, Terry Sampson, Bruce Bartkovitch, Joe Maurer, Bruce Fischer,
Larry Quigley, Wade Thieme. STANDING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Jimmy Slemmer, Tom Bealer, Bill Jones, Joe West, Chuck Waite,
Pat Jodzio. Bob Lott.

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BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL: KNEELING: LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Raab, Mark Austin, Bernard Hedgepeth-. STANDING;
LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeff Blount, Tony Coleman, Dwayne Collins, Harry Worrell, Scott McChesney, Mike Worrell.







This years' basketball team
was composed of young men
with hustle, desire, and dedi­
cation. Although we were se­
lected to finish last in the
Lower Bucks League, this var­
sity ball club hovered between
first and fourth place throughout
the season, losing five league l y '
games by a combined total of
fourteen points. This team was
very young and inexperienced,
compared to the other teams in
the league; but hard work and
determination enabled them to
compete with any ball club in
either league. At this time our
overall record is seven wins
and twelve losses; and our
league record is four wins and
five losses. Unfortunately, this
record doesn't reflect the ex­
cellent attitude and abilities
displayed by this years Wood-
row Wilson Boys' Basketball
Team. It is hoped that within
the next year, these young men
will bring another championship
to Wilson.



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S Imon says

Girls' basketball team in action.

It's a bird, it's a plane?
























This is myyy ball ...




Doing the bump!!

GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Kim Reynolds, Tracy Graves, Victoria Harris, Fuzzy Bedeko-
vic, Cathy Sullivan. STANDING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Terry Mancini, Cheryi Leiinski, Amy Walsh, Terry Bechtel, Cindy Gourley,
Colleen Hunt, Ms. Pat Sellers (coach).






The events of the 1978 season
reflected a microcosm of life it­
self. The varsity squad repre­
sented a cross-section of hu­
man emotions, human reac­
tions, and human situations. It k--.
revealed individual ability to
feel and deal with both victory
and adversity; selfishness, or
selflessness; loyalty or disloy­
alty; open or cjose-mindedness;
and total committment or whim­
sical attitude. Basketball pro­
vides the opportunity to realize
the difference between being on
a team and being individuals.
The true value in sports is not
always the win-loss record, but
the intangible qualities learned
and the numerous situations ex­
perienced in the pursuit of vic­
tory. Lone senior, Victoria
Harris, was outstanding on de­
fense and helped preserve this
traditional and respected
strength of Wilson teams.

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I. V. GIRL'S BASKETBALL: KNEELING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Diane Mumford, Joanne Kondrach, Nancy Krainikovich, Lisa Wil­
liamson, Lori Williamson. STANDING; LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Lefforvich (coach), Sharon Malson, Kim Jenkins, Janee Briar,
Nancy Danon, Clara Latzel, Linda Sumovery, Terry Lowery.

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BOYS' WINTER TRACK: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Donald Billingsly, Curtis Hill, Greg Jennett, Greg Edwards,
Jerry Long, Ms. Miller(Coach). SECOND ROW: John Long, Phil Tarasiewicz, Don Tarasiewicz, Joe Francis, Bill West. THIRD
ROW: Mr. Cohen(Coach), Skip Henry, Jeff Quigley, Carl Hoilman, Jim Jennett, Dale Webb. FOURTH ROW: Marvin Lynch,
Wayne Mitchell, Charles Walsh, Cornell Morgan, Jim Lang. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Hunter (Coach), Mark Reynolds, Dave Wolfgang,
Mat Niess, Greg Spirit, Pat Ewing, Mr. Robbins (Coach).





Twenty five degrees, windy and
wet, the elements are biting at
your face and hands, but you push
on. The above scene is faced
daily by the Winter Track Team.
The boys' team competes in the V
Greater Philadelphia Coaches As­
sociation which sponsors ten in­
door meets. The girls' team is not
as fortunate, as they do not have
a set schedule. Instead the girls
have held a series of dual meets
with local schools and as soon as
there is a break m the weather,
the girls will host an all comers
track meet at Armstrong Middle
School.






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GIRLS' WINTER TRACK: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Mr. Robbins, Colleen Hannah, Karen Haynes, Kathy Mihalik,
Karen Hunt, Barb Meyer, Vivian Neiman, Ms. Miller (Coach). SECOND ROW: Donna Webb, Kim Mitchell, Cindy Sia, Cathy
Walsh, Carrie Medford, Darlene Leonard, Sue Basmajain. THIRD ROW: Vera Reynolds, Sheila Scull, Janet Herman, Jerri Mason,
Myra Yetter, Anna Stone, Mr. Cohen (Coach). FOURTH ROW: Alex Wagner, Valerie Thompson, Sabrina Moore, Karen Edwards,
Evanta Johnson, Laurie Johnson, Mr. Hunter (Coach).

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FOOTBALL SOCCER

w.w. OPP. W.W. OPP.
0 North Catholic 14 2 Holy Ghost 2
7 Norristown 14 1 Bensalem 0
7 Harrisburg 7 4 New Hope 6
7 Council Rock 14 2 Maple Point 0
7 Pennsbury 13 0 Pennsbury 4
32 Trenton 6 3 Council Rock 1
13 Maple Point 20 0 Delhaas 2
15 Neshaminy 34 0 Neshaminy 2
7 Bensalem 17 2 Bensalem 0
19 Delhaas 7 5 Maple Point 0
2 Pennsbury 3
2 Council Rock 0
0 Ewing 2
3 Delhaas 1
1 Neshaminy 2
















FIELD HOCKEY CROSS COUNTRY


W. OPP. W.W. OPP.
1 Bensalem 4 50 Bensalem 15
0 New Hope 4 37 Neshaminy 15
0 Pennsbury . 4 31 Morrisvile 24
0 Council Rock 5 41 Pennsbury 15
0 Neshaminy 0 35 Council Rock .15
0 Maple Point 2 43 Maple Point 15
0 Delhaas 1
0 Bensalem 4
0 Pennsbury 1
0 Council Rock 7
0 Neshaminy 4
0 Maple Point 4
0 Delhaas 0

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WRESTLING BOYS' BASKETBALL

i/. OPP. W.W. OPP.
9 Cheltenham 38 51 Wm. Tennent 56
15 Connestoga 32 54 Lansdale Catholic 57
12 Coatsville 39 64 Bristol 63
24 Princeton 39 41 Malvern Prep. 67
10 Upper Darby 42 67 Lower Moreland 46
21 Lower Moreland 22 44 Carroll 76
42 Interboro 6 49 Holy Ghost 76
18 Central Bucks East 24 5 Bristol 73
25 Bensalem 26 73 Bishop Egan 71
42 Hamilton West 10 56 Maple Point 50
6 Delhaas 43 61 Bensalem 57
27 Archbishop Wood 28 53 Council Rock 56
14 Neshaminy 38 49 Delhaas 54
38 North Catholic 24 59 Neshaminy 60
12 Maple Point 40 57 Maple Point 50
6 Pennsbury 50 57 Ewing 89
7 Council Rock 52 49 Pennsbury 51
51 Bensalem 54
61 Neshaminy 53
70 Council Rock 81
57 Pennsbury 62
62 Delhaas 59






GIRLS' BASKETBALL

\N.VJ. OPP.
11 Wm. Tennent 44
22 Bristol 32
22 Burlington Twp. 50
13 Archbishop Wood 50
14 Council Rock 31
31 Bishop Conwell 33
17 Ewing Township 50
40 Maple Point 40
31 Trenton 28
28 Bensalem 31
37 Council Rock 26
30 Delhaas 45
22 Neshaminy 40
28 Maple Point 28
63 Ewing Twp. 61
23 Pennsbury 33
31 Bensalem 41
I 30 Neshaminy 33
34
Council Rock
34
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36 Pennsbury
25 Delhaas 39
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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Cherie Jones, Debby Gall. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Smedley, Linda
Wurm, Michelle Broillet. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Connie Chapman, Donna Crines, Wendi Houser, Carol Kondrach, Sue
Angellilli, Lori Panizzi, Mrs. Schein.

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J. V. CHEERLEADERS: SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ceil Anderer, Patty LaPorte, Tina Viechnicki. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Cindy Rigby, Patty Fitzgerald, Joan Neidrist, Renee Richael, Valerie Bell, Lysia Startup.

















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The energetic ladies that are part of the Wilson
Cheerleading Squads begin their practices and
preparations in June and continue all through the
summer so that a polished and experienced group
may lead Wilson's fans in loyal support of our
teams. Our Varsity Cheerleaders, led by Captain
U ' J Sue Angellilli, are kept busy all year long cheer­
ing at Varsity football, soccer, basketball, and
% wrestling events. The J .V . Cheerleaders, cap­
%■ Ns. tained by DeeDee Sholly, follow the same busy
schedule of Junior Varsity games and matches.
V Many of the Cheerleaders consider their last ac­
tivity of the year, Ramnastics, to be a true high­
light. All of the creativity and originality sur­
faces at this culminating event.