The Class of ’74

Laura Van Wormer
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The Saga of Baby Boomer life in high school set in a wealthy Connecticut commuter town, 1971-1974. #Classof74Podcast

  1. NOV 6

    #22 AND THAT'S IT? NO ONE'S GOING TO DO ANYTHING?

    Cynthia panics after learning Clay was rushed to Mass General in an effort to save his hand. As she searches for answers and updates on his condition, the episode shifts between tense phone calls, town gossip, grim national news about Attica Prison, and the latest on the local front - that a psycho may be on the loose in Brighton.   Ending Music: "Haunted Lullabies” by Tomas Herudek @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/sfx/haunted-lullabies-creepy-music-box-piano-music/167345/58692    Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Assisted by Ryann Robinson   #Classof74podcast

    21 min

  2. OCT 27

    #21 CYNTHIA IS IN OVER HER HEAD

    In this episode Cynthia struggles with worry and exhaustion as she searches for  books and answers. Cynthia confides in a guidance counselor about Betsey Satterfield’s weight loss, drinking, and risky behavior; the counselor promises confidentiality and to handle the situation. While the police launch an investigation into the kidnapping of Clay Seton, Cynthia waits at home with her mother and Mimi for news of his condition.   Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Assisted by Ryann Robinson         Ending Music: “Blue Planets" by All Good Folks @ Uppbeat.io  https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/blue-planets License code: 5DTAQMTJRVBWPCUY   Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   #Classof74podcast

    41 min

  3. OCT 6

    #20 TIED IN SILENCE: CLAY'S RESCUE AT BRIGHTON HIGH

    Clay is discovered bound and gagged in the school stadium snack bar; police, medics, and students rush to free him while Cynthia watches in fear and relief. Despite severe bruising and numbness, Clay walks out and is taken to the hospital, leaving questions about his attackers unanswered. The episode follows the tense rescue, the emotional fallout among classmates and teachers, and the lingering mystery of who tied him up, ending with hope and a call to keep watching.   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson     Ending Music: “Keep Going” by Ra @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/keep-going License code: NHIJ7KL2FN2Q84RY   Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   #Classof74podcast

    32 min

  4. SEP 27

    #19 VANISHED AFTER PRACTICE: THE CASE OF CLAY SETON

    When sophomore football player Clay Seton doesn’t return home after a Sunday practice, rumors spread, police coordinate a campus-wide search, and classmates recount where they last saw him. The episode follows the tense search—from whispers in the library and cafeteria to a rescue—ending on a shocking discovery that leaves more questions than answers.     Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Aerial Photograph was taken by Mike Moore in 1970   Ending Music:  "Pulsar" by Sky Cassette @ Uppbeat.io  https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-cassette/pulsar License code: IF3RST3BPVZ5STAL   Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   #Classof74podcast

    35 min

  5. SEP 14

    #18 A CLIFFHANGER AT BRIGHTON HIGH

    Against a background of science, Cynthia navigates the fallout from a shocking Saturday night as friendships fracture and secrets surface  Cynthia meets Señora Cardova's husband when a reporter radios for help to file a story, and the school erupts when the Brighton Police launch a search.     Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson   Ending Music:  Moonlight Hall by Kevin Macleod https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/moonlight-hall License code: JFLICPHYSXGAOBZQ   Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   #Classof74podcast

    36 min

  6. SEP 10

    #17 BRIGHTON SECRETS: STORMY DAYS, SCHOOLYARD SCANDALS

    In Episode 17, Cynthia navigates a chaotic school day at Brighton High: an economics quiz exposes Cynthia and her classmates as well-meaning but clueless children of privilege; Cynthia introduces straight-arrow junior, Charlie, to Katey; Cynthia employs her best truth-bending skills to avoid punishment from Vice Principal Eagleton; Betsey explodes when Cynthia suggests perhaps she's lost too much weight; and the ever- enchanting Senora Cardova is floored by Cynthia.   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson   Ending Music: "Happy Feels" by All Good Folks https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/happy-feels License code: GRNTI8X4ANCVCNEU   Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/bring-the-energy License code: DZY6URYZV6Z4X7RK   #Classof74podcast

    43 min

  7. SEP 1

    #16 FRIENDS ARE GOOD, RIGHT?

    Evan brings Cynthia up to date on the wicked witch of Chicago; Cynthia tries to escape the consequences for skipping a class; Katey attracts a new admirer, attacks Cynthia for being too full of herself, and says Betsey Satterfield is a liar; Mimi wishes she has a boyfriend; Clarke is upset about the dramatic role Mr. Wolfgang Zollner has chosen for him; Jocko Trapazano tries to clean up his act; Clay Seton goes missing; and Betsey Satterfield calls Katey Langston a liar.   Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Ending Music: "Light and Easy" by Christian Larssen" @ Uppbeat.io Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io The picture of Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan Nixon is from a September 12, 1971 ABC television special, "A Visit with the First Lady"   #Classof74podcast

    46 min

  8. AUG 25

    #14 DRIVE-IN SECRETS AND A GIRL'S REPUTATION

    A chaotic teenage night of romance, confusion, suspicion and passion at the Norwalk Drive-In finally ends but many uneasy questions continue. Cynthia and Katey’s new friendship is tested and dropping Katey off at her house the next day reopens another Pandora’s box.       Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer Produced by Ryann Robinson Ending Music: "Lion's Roar" by Yeti Music @ Uppbeat.io Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.io Partial photograph is from a fashion shoot by Anthony Barboza for American Girl, October, 1971, p. 24-26   #Classof74podcast

    49 min
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The Saga of Baby Boomer life in high school set in a wealthy Connecticut commuter town, 1971-1974. #Classof74Podcast

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  • Creator
    Laura Van Wormer
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