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"

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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

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Cynthia leaves the bullies behind to watch tennis at Evan's house, meets gay Dr. Reynolds, is thrown together with members of the Morristown Historical Society and has a deeply emotional exchange with Mrs. Whittaker.  

The episode shifts to a very unsettling ride after Cynthia's talked into hitchhiking. Phil O'Brian no longer has to feel alone. And Evan's whole life is left on a cliffhanger.   

Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music : "A Thousand Miles" by Patrick Rundblad @ uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

To finish building the machine of the podcast (so episodes can be reliably delivered for years to come) "The Class of '74" is on a brief hiatus.  New episodes resume  Friday, August 15th.

Cynthia and Clay’s date at the Norwalk Drive-In hits rocky terrain after Cynthia tries Henry's Magic Pisser Elixer.

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Written and narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: “Hero’s Time” by Paulo Kalazzi @Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: “Bring the Energy” by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Cynthia and her friends borrow the Schyler's Country Squire wagon for a memorable night at the Norwalk Drive-In.

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Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: “Circle of Ghosts” by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

1970 Paramount publicity still of Barbra Streisand is from "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" 

Cynthia plays air traffic controller as the Schylers' house reels from mood altering substances, confessions and would-be lovers.  

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Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Cover Art by chatgpt.com

Ending Music: “Homestretch” by Aaron Paul Low @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Secrets unravel on Glen River Road after the Watsons' marriage blows up. The Schylers try to protect Mimi and Cynthia ends up being the most responsible adult.

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Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

Ending Music: "Circle of Ghosts" by Soundroll @ Uppbeat.oi

Bumper Music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @Uppbeat.oi

Cynthia is deeply shaken when she learns the scandalous past of a middleaged couple she enormously admired and feels isolated by her vow to keep their secrets. 

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Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Produced by Ryann Robinson

ending music "Satanic Panic" by Weary Pines @ #Uppbeat.io

front & back bumper music "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ #Uppbeat.io

Episode Illustration is a 1956 photograph by Vivian Maier

In latest episode of The Class of 74, 16-year-old Chrissie Evert's doing great at Forest Hills, Evan's caught in a medical nightmare; Cynthia and Annabel get annoyed with each other's behavior; a medical summit is held in the Schyler's vegetable garden; inmates take hostages at Attica Prison; Professor Allerton turns on Clarke; the charm of Clay Seton continues; Katey thinks something very fishy is going on; and Cynthia is stunned by the enormity of what Evan confides in her.

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Author & Narrator:  Laura Van Wormer

Producer: Ryann Robinson

ending music:  "Love Hurts" by  Iros Young @ uppbeat.io

bumper music: "Bring the Energy" by Soundroll @ uppbeat.io