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[Page 4] Ami Parikh poses with her Biology Team Project members at Carnegie Mellon University where she attended the Governor's Schoolfor the Sciences Katie Flahive spends time with her Macedonian roommate at Syracuse University Summer College Kelly Gage, Dan Houseman, Ryan Buchanan, Ami Parikh, Katie Flahive, and Justin Carlson spent a weekend improving their leadership skills at Camp Neideg Jessica Cupani poses with two studs, Robbie Stech and Johnny Chung, while they soak up some some rays at pool day Justin Brown, Joe Meter, Kevin Robinson, Ben Elliott, John Hollinger, Adam Desjardins, Dave Simone, Dave Palmer, Steve Cheng, and Matt Thompson found a creative way to spend their summer Tina O'Brien used her breakfrom school to learn about different cultures . Jr . I las:'.•Kt* [Page 5] Avani Patel enriched her summer by attending the Summer Study at Penn State University -< At the Carnegie Mellon University Pre­ College Program, Kara King spent six weeks learning about set design Dustin DeCusatis and Heather Blackwood took a momentfrom a fun-filled summer to cozy up for a picture Abigail Route helped others as a counselor at the Eastern U.S. Music Camp at Colgate University 5 spartan;

Millennium ’“O Mrs. Avella's third grade class gather for a group shot during a field trip The third grade boys show offfor the camera during a firn field trip . Pre-schoolers, Katie Flahive and Kara King, will always be bestfriends Abigail Roule and Danielle Shultz ■ preparedfor their senioryear spirit week theme, \"The Tropics” ''■A TANS 6

I * Mrs. Robinson's class present a baby blanket they made for their teacher's new baby Robby Stech and Katie Flahive were just as cute then as they are now Laura Flippin, Scott Robinson, Brad Giardello, Matt Cisek, and Justin Chamberlain celebrate a happy birthday Johnny Chung had a shocking experience during the Harrisburg field trip I Emily Miller, Mamie Levan, Jill Brown, Chris I Wagner, Charley Koch, Andy Zalewski, and Kara ' King were a great group offriends Kelly Moyer and Danielle Schultz were a wacky pair offriends 7 SPARTANS

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SPIRIT WEEK In -w lA&\\ V-. ’I of another. fTMRnnS —r i’ PARTAXS 10

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Much of what we become in life is a Mr. Peter T. Cellucci, Principal function of our beginnings. As a graduate of Wyomissing Area High School, you’ve ac­ (Ti. quired a foundation upon which you can solidly build the rest of your life. >■ M Your education has been one of the Mr. William E. Hartman, Assistant Principal best that any student could hope to acquire. You were educated by some of the best 17 SPARTANS^^y teachers available and were provided with coaches and activity advisors of the highest calibre. In a word, you’ve been educated, looked after, groomed, and pampered to an extent worthy of national recognition. Whether you take full advantage of your schooling is up to you. Your decisions from hence forth will continue to bear on the quality of your life. Take the time to weigh your life’s choices. Work on making deci­ sions that will benefit you and not hurt you! In conclusion, trust in the education that you’ve received from the Wyomissing Area Schools! Your beginnings are rock solid! It’s now up to you to continue to develop your capacities and to grow and mature into a thinking adult. Your teachers and I wish you success and good cheers in the years ahead. We hope that your dreams all come true and that your life proves to be meaningful, productive, and long-lived. Peter T. Cellucci

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■ASI - . V. 'i.' V ’■ I.- • '' \\ I ’• i'i •> ■ •>. Dr. Charles R. Walker, Dr. Elaine M. Balkiewicz, Superintendent Assistant Superintendent I1 I Wyomissing Area School Board: Back Row: Dr. Robert Shuttlesworth, Mr. Wilbur C. Love, Mrs. Mickey Belief, Mr. Kurt Decker, Mr. John Woodward Front Row: Dr. Charles Walker, Mrs. Rosemary Kramer, Mrs. Marcia Filstein, Mrs. Barbara Cafurello, Dr. Thomas Walter, Mrs. Joanne McCready ^^SPARTANS ?.O

Jean A. Bare Debora M. Bensinger Peggy Brown Payroll / Personel Secretary Pupil Services Secretary Secretary to Superintendent David R. Hemberger Rosemary Kramer Mary H. Robinson Director of Pupil Services and Director of Business Affairs Secretary to Director of Business Special Education Affairs ' -■ - ’.A Cathy L. Runyon Diane Schaeffer Barbara A. Troxel Business Office Member Secretary to Superintendent Central Office Secretary 21 SPARTANS.

F Theodore Kolva Jr. \\ I< Athletic Director Ann Lebengood 1 Secretary to Assistant Principal William Deacon A Student Dean lF\\ i ADMINISTRATORS ____ Roseann Tice Jr/Sr High Secretary AY I yJ I Robert Wolfrum Betty Youndt Ruth Zerr Driver Education, Student Dean Secretary to Principal Attendance Secretary ! 3- PARIANS

Regina Barletta OUR GUIDING Guidance Counselor UGH* Linda Feger Melissa Kreps j, ~ - • I Guidance Secretary Guidance Counselor £ // Tl //J Senior Class Advisor Mr. Flannery, looks hot in his tropical garb Kim Lally David Skovera Assistant to Counselors Guidance Counselor 23 SPARTANS-

Brian Ackerman Corbett Babb Kathleen Burkhart Accounting, Computer Physical Education, Health French, English Applications Uil > *r - Roy Bradley James Cervelli Imelda DelVecchio Technology Coordinator Chemistry, Science, and Latin, Spanish Technology I William Dramby Matthew Ecker David Ernes Social Studies Social Studies, Department Chair Latin, Freshmen Class Advisor ►SPAR j ANS 24

----Z fi Michael Farrara Corinne Fecho __ X) Technology Education Mathematics Ronald Fake Physical Education, Department Chair Frank Ferrandino Mark Flannery Jodell Funk Physical Education, Weight English, Integrated Studies, Senior Mathematics, Department Chair _______ Training_______ Class Advisor Michael Gallagher Shirley Gashi Daniel Giesen Social Studies Biology, Science Athletic Trainer 25 SPARTANS

Melissa Herb Timothy Hetrich Richard Horst Social Studies Science, Department Chair, Junior Science Class Advisor Margaret Houser Doreen Johnson Kathleen Kampe Learning Support Teacher Aide Spanish, Social Studies ti Terry Kennedy Chris Kersikowski Janet Knudsen Science, Sophomore Class Social Studies English, Integrated Studies Advisor ^fcsEARTANS 26 A-

Joseph Kollar Christopher Krow “J Chemistry, Nuclear Science Mathematics L_. Andrea Landrum English Dorothy Lefever Marsha Long Sharon Luyben Learning Support Learning Support Vocal Music, Department Chair Mr. Deacon watches his last Wyo Spirit Games with some ofhis Dawn Main Instrumental Music 27 SPARTANS

<1 Jennifer Mangold Martin Mann David Martin Social Studies, Geography Social Studies English ■a Joan Mathews Sally McNichol Elizabeth Medaglia English Nurse Learning Support ■ ?• Michael Miller i \\\\ KiI \\i Art X WI B Lindsay Melson Harold Messer English ►SPAR I ANS 2R Mathematics

MU ' \"X-' y -w I <tr ■ r» \\ I •\" Curtis Minich Bethanne Mitchell Ml Computer Programming, Family and Consumer Sciences I__________ Department Chair Louise Mitchell Business Education, Social Studies .,1 Linda Murphy Maureen Nolan Janet Orwig Mathematics Biology, Science Family and Consumer Sciences Christine Orzechowski Karen Palcho Amy Patterson English Art Physics 29 SPARTANS

Mary Pearsall G. Christopher Rada Sheila Raith English Spanish English » I Cynthia Rakow Barbara Rhone Maria Sajone Learning Support Mathematics Spanish, Department Chair ’•‘r \\ '•> : Betsy Santoro •z.i Thomas Smith Mathematics Sharon Scullin Assisstant Technology Coordinator ►SPARI ANS 30 English ,,

The Queen of English, Mrs. Yerger Once again, Mr. Krow takes an opportunity to show offhis legs James Stephens Technology Education |< Michele Sweigart Heidi Stobbart Food Services Director German /// Marian Tichy Jennifer Trani Z/6 German Art Kenneth Templin 31 SPARTANS Liason Monitor

1 <1 Erik Uliasz Susan Werner Victoria Wilson Social Studies, Psychology Physical Education School Psychologist Stephany Yerger Todd Zechman English, Department Chair Mathematics Mr. Messer takes a coffee break to get readyfor his next algebra class Ms. Fecho helps students by animating the line graph Mr. Rada is interrupted while preparing for his next Spanish class ^^SPARTANS 32

Laurie Balatagek Colleen Krupa Susan Lehr Librarian Library Secretary Library Secretary fLt?\" f Lizabeth Stavenski-Bell [ Librarian I Senior enthusiast Mr. Ecker, looks through some of hisfiles Mrs. Delvecchio takes one last lookfrom her room to make sure all her students are there sAN 33 SPARTANS^y

Cafeteria Stajf: Back Row: Cheryl Roshed, Cheryl Lutz, Julia Hoffman, Evie Gechter Front Row: Chester Valentine, Beryl Geer, Beverly Ciabaton. Pat Wisniewski, Jennifer Blatt, Judy Simmons, Jackie Meiran Tribute to Mr. William R. Deacon Mr. William Deacon has been a loyal friend to our school, having served Wyomissing with dedication over the years. After attending West Chester University as a music major, he begain working in the music program at West Reading High School. When West Reading and Wyomissing merged in 1968, Mr. Deacon transferred into the music department at Wyomissing. Due to his excellent organizational skills and ability to deal well with students, Mr. Deacon became a Student Dean in 1983 and held both positions until 1991. The fatheroftwo daughters and a loving grandfather, Mr. Deacon is well known for his compassion and fairness. “Mr. Deacon is more compassionate than many students think he is,” lauds longtime friend Mr. Cellucci. Whenever the administration must make a decision on matters of discipline, Mr. Deacon is fair and deals with every student equally. The Colophon would like to thank Mr. Deacon for his years of service and wished him an enjoyable retirement. W^SPARl'ANS 34

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Q-Comecomin > It was a beautiful day and a great football game for Homecoming this t year. As it neared halftime, the Homecoming court and their escorts anxiously gathered at the scoreboard. After the grand procession of all t the lovely ladies and gentlemen, Emily Christensen was named the Wyomissing Maid of Honor and Kara King was crowned the 1999 t Wyomissing Homecoming Queen. After hugs and congratulations, the r court and fans made their way to the 2nd annual “Touchdown Cafe”. I. This famous event hosted home-made baked goods and hamburgers for Wyo parents, students, and friends to munch on. This year’s Homecom­ ( ing was certainly memorable. 1998 Homecoming Queen, Kathy Fromuth, crowns an overwhelmed Kara King Kelly Moyer gracefully walks the footballfield with her escort, Travis Brown Gabrielle Nouhra and her escort Ryan Kate Elliott gives the crowd a dazzling smile as she walks with her escort, Dave Winans Danielle Schultz and Tom Perkins breeze through the aisle of the Marching Band mi -SPARTANS 38

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vetyltodif 70ants to i the TOozld Class Officers and Student Council Today Wyomissing, tomorrow the world. Our future r promises to be bright under the leadership these ambitious teens. Senior and Junior Class Officers and Advisors Mr. Flannery and Ms. Herb organized and ran the second annual Touchdown Cafe after this year’s Homecoming game. This fund raiser provided an opportunity for elated fans to converge and have a good time. Just as last year, it went off without a hitch and was a huge success. All the Class Officers, including the newly included Freshmen, did a spectacularjob making this year’s Spirit Games memorable and fun. Student Council continued their tradition of running fund raisers to better the community such as selling daffodils for the American Cancer Society. All these organizations have provided their members with valuable leadership experiences that will help them to, someday, rule the world. > J, , k. AI' Senior Class Officers: Phil Magistro ■ rr< ■! (President), Ryan Buchanan (Treasurer), Dave Simone (Vice-President), Dan Houseman (Secretary) Junior Class Officers: Rebby Sutherland (Treasurer), Chris Kim (President), Caitlin Zacharias (Secretary), Mike George (Vice- President) Sophomore Class Officers: Jim Georgeadis (Vice-President), Christina Heller (Secretary), Katie Jaxheimer (Treasurer), Brian Shoop (President) ■ ■1 £ SPARTANS 40

--- 1 JI 'F ‘ Student Council Officers: Advisor Mr. Babb, Ami Parikh (Secretary). Chris Kim (Vice-President), Kelly Gage (President), Megan Coyle (Tresurer) Senior Student Council: Front Row: Avani Patel. Gabrielle Nouhra. I Travis Brown, Joel Goodling Back Row: Kerry Marshall. Ryan Buchanan. Kelly Gage, Ami Parikh H Junior Student Council: Front Row: Megan Coyle, Sarah Dieruff, Sarah Lt Nickey, Melissa Reed, Lindsay Schmoyer Back Row: Chris Kim, Mike mi Ellsworth, Rebby Sutherland. Mike George, Tom Morse | Sophomore Student Council: Front Row: Katie Jaxheimer, Ashley . Engle, Christina Heller, Bethany Macrina Back Row: Ian Jacobi, Conor Larkin Freshmen Student Council: Front Row: Amanda Dooley. Mary Woodward, Elizabeth Graham Back Row: Jonathan Butcher, Tom Tschop, Devin Flannery 41 SPARTANS

THE Junior Classical League This ROMANTICS year the Wyo JCL made every effort to be Romantic. JCL’ers held their annual initiation and scavenger hunt, showed their softer Roman side with pumpkin carving and Holiday caroling for Highlands Residents, and participated in the Wyo World Cup, representing Italy. New this year, JCL members gathered for a Progressive Roman banquet, and although the ancient Romans choice of foods was interesting, JCL members still had a great time and went home full. As always, JCL members also had a great showing at the annual State Convention at Penn State. They brought home awards home that would have made Caesar proud. JCL: Back Row: Lauren ;u^ai i Godlove, Sarah Simon, Chris Kim, Jim Georgeadis, Jason Yanchulejf, Conor Larkin, Billy Moser, Brian Flannery, Josh Dopsovic, Amanda Dooley Third Row: Paula DeGangi, Lauren Fitzgerald, Ashley Reed, Rebecca Rees, Kathryn 0 'Regan, Emily Burton, Katie Jaxheimer, John Farrell, Dan McMunigal, Kelly McMunigal, Amanda Moyer, Caitlin Zacharias Second Row: Alicia Godlove, Kaitlyn Noon, Lori Sylvester, Mike Mathis, Peter Jepsen, Jonathan Pendergast, Jaden 4 Enck, Joseph Primavera, Travis Quillman, Imran Chowdhury, Elizabeth Grahm, Tim Shapiro, John Duggan Front Row: Molly Hottenstein, Carrie Magistro, Emily Arauz. Corey Chamberlain, Ross McAllister, Devin Flannery, Tony Delvecchio, Jenny Cen elli, Gina Delvecchio, Elizabeth Greenwood JCL Officers: Chris Kim, Amanda Moyer, Caitlin Zacharias, Elizabeth Greenwood, Advisor Mr. Ernes Paula DeGangi and Nicole Aquilini smile after a successful scavenger hunt Elizabeth Greenwood and Jaime Glasgow aren't grossed out by the slimy pumpkin guts Caitlin Zacharias waits with her candle of ^knowledge to imparl to the new members what is to come in Latin IV SPARTANS 4?

French Club “C’est La Vie” was e... & r, never heard from the mouths of this II year’s French Club members. They had a number of ambitious activities. Members gathered once again to enjoy the tastiness of French cuisine at the annual French Club Progressive Dinner. Members also participated in the Wyo World Cup. In keeping with their Parisian reputation, the French Club sold Valentine lollipops again this year allowing friends to express theirlove. French Club also held Movie Night where members watch French movies to improve their understanding ofthe language and culture. Members also went to New York City to see the Broadway show, “Phantom of the Opera.” ' A'CHICAGO,^ , Elena Natale shows her lovefor France 43 SPARTANS French Club: Back Row: Corinne Gushue, Grace Blakely, Caroline Simmons, Christina Yuen. Lesley Lydon, Kristin Schmel, Erin McCurdy Middle Row: Kathryn Mathis, David Tuke, Diana Mould, Catherine Simmons, Aimee Adasczik, Andrea Sweigert, Amy Buck, Ashley Boquist, Cara Walter, Krystle Lehr, Advisor Mrs. Burkhart Front Row: Libby Batdorf, And Parikh, Elena Natale, Alicia Godlove, Margot Filstein, Rose Maslrocola Ami Parikh and Libby Batdorfbeautifully display their French cuisine creation WYOMISSING AKLA JR. /SR. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

Spanish Club The Spanish J Club prospered this year under Loca Livin . .the leadership of Kelly Gage, La VidaJoel Block, Mike Ellsworth, Melissa Reed, Ian Jacobi, and (you knew we had to do it) Phil Magistro. Under the advisorship ofMr. Rada and Ms. Sajone, the club brought back the traditional progressive dinner. Spanish Club participated in the 2nd annual Wyo World Cup and emerged victorious. First Row: Katie Beem, John Butcher, Whitney Hannan, Mike Rothstein, Jon Lis, Phil Magistro Second Row: Mr. Rada, lan Jacobi. Scott Miller, Kelly Gage, Melissa Reed, Mike George, Joel Block. Katie Cirulli, Ms. Sajone Third Row: Matt Cisek, Wayne Newman, Matt Hawk, Lisa DiBiase, Gabi Nouhra, Crystal Ziegler, Mike Ellsworth, Katie Flahive, Brian Beglin, Ashley Engle Fourth Row: Debbie Huss, Amy Huss, Michelle Friedman, Keri Dorko, Avani Patel, Abby Route Sarah Buynovsky gives up ■ /V 5^ after an attempt to break the > pinata Spanish Club Officers: Front Row: Mike Ellsworth, Kelly Gage, Melissa Reed Back Row: Ian Jacobi, Phil | Magistro, Joel Block Joel Block and Joel Moceri dig in to some great Spanish food at the progressive dinner Lauren Shaub, Sue Hollinger, Whitney Hannan, Danielle Moceri, and Scott Miller give a warm Spanish smile during a tasty Spanish meal .SPARTANS 44

^foreigner German Club Thisyear’sGermanClub members were no foreigners to fun activities. This past summer, several Wyo students traveled to Bremerhaven, '**^1 Germany where they stayed with German host familes and attended school with some German students. After Wyo students J”'\" tasted German culture, they returned with their German friends to Wyo where the Germans got a taste of the US. The exchange was a wonderful learning experience for all. German Club also participated in the 2nd annual Wyo World Cup tournament and held a scavenger hunt to initiate new members to the club. This year proved to be unique and memorable for all German Club members. ' lufthanshl 1? TO THE German Club: Back Row: Patrick Gerber, Josh Avins, Mike Rhoads, Nils Jansen, James Lukens, Advisor Mrs. I SCHOOL WYOMISSING AREA Tichy Middle Row: Kate Sweitzer, John Stobbart, Mike JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL ) Thompson, Thais-Lyn Trayer, Laura Witman, Jessica Bunting, Laura Shoop Front Row: Christelle Janicki, Rich JlTORMJfti Kawood, Taryn Bomstein, Erin Nydeggar, Andrew Nydeggar, Jenny Logan Herr Dotter to the rescue! Members Patrick Gerber and John Stobbart happily translate Nils Jansen points out his second home in Munich Wyomissing and Bremerhaven friends gatherfor a timeless picture

Culture Club True to their name, the Culture Club’s numerous trips enhanced thier multicultural understanding. This year, advisors Ms. Long and Mrs. Kreps organized some fantastic trips. First, the club went to the Allentown Civic Theatre to see “The Who’s Tommy” and then to the Allentown Museum ofArt to admire local artist’s work. After that exciting trip, the club boarded their Beiber buses again and went to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra perform the premiere of “One Heart Beating” by Hannibal, after which they explored the culture of Philadelphia. The next stop for the Culture Club was New York City where they saw “Rigoletto” performed at the Metropolitan Opera. After the breath-taking performance, Culture Club students discovered the diversity of Greenwich Village. Finally, the club traveled to Annapolis where they received a tour from alumnus Andy Wolfrum after which they visited our nation’s capital. Going beyond the walls of Wyomissing has proved to be a valuable educational experience for the Culture Club. International Student Committee ISC students may not go on extensive trips, but they certainly do experience different cultures. Students in ISC introduce foreign exchange students of Wyomissing to the its social circle. This year, Martin Reckmann from Germany, Pascal Schumacher from Switzerland, and Christelle Janicki from France got a taste of Wyomissing life through ISC activities such as an annual hayride, laser tag, movie night, trip to a Reading Phillies game, and a camping trip at the end of the year. Thanks to the members of the ISC and advisor Mr. Babb, Martin, Pascal, and Christelle’s trip to America will be more memorable. Model UN Club Newly formed this year, the Model Un Club gives students a chance to learn about the political culture of different countries. At several conferences throughout the year, students debate current issues as delegates ofother countries. The conferences give members the opportunity to mingle with students from across the state and are held in schools and colleges throughout the area. Advised by Ms. Fecho and Mrs. Kreps, this club promises to give students with an interest in world politics a great insight into that field. •.M' * •Ky J] Model UN Club: Back Row: Alicia Godlove, Elizabeth Greenwood Front Row: lan Jacobi. Kishan Parikh, James Lukens, Mike George, Mike Ellsworth SPARTANS 46