Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

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Above left: Often Mr Jerome gives helpful hints to students. Mark Flansburg and Mike Palumba benefit on the hill from his advice Above: Molly Kearney, Debbie Compagnone, and Dana Lewis sketch pasto- ral scenes for Mr Jerome. Left: Mr Wizes provides a little extra help 7

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what faculty and students have to say Asked their opinion as to whether students take an interest in their school and whether or not they are eager to learn and apply them- selves both academically and in ex- tra-curricular activities, Mrs. Young had this to say: Kids are a lot less disciplined. No, kids are not giving their all. I don't think they know what their 'all' is —and probably will never know. Miss Lewis was quoted as saying: ”A small percent- age do. The self-motivated stu- dents are as challenging today as they were 10 years ago, but the remainder need a good deal more prodding to perform both aca- demically and extra-curricularly. Mr. Montague felt that students in general were not getting involved, but that a very limited number of students are very highly motivated by and active with school mat- ters. He also stated that a limited few apply themselves well and consistently. Mr. Montague noted that the school activities don't have as great a number of active stu- dents as they once had. Another teacher, Mr. Brenno, had this to say: Given the right task, most students will, and do want to do their work in school. However, I must say that most don't want to be challenged academically. Taking the students' point of view, one student felt that most come to school only because students are required to be there. Laura Cordovano felt that most students do take an interest in school, and that the few that want to go on to college pride themselves on their' studies. A freshman, Paul Cordone, felt that some do and some don't.” Most kids in Regents classes work hard to get in college. Debbie Lobdell felt that students come only because they have to, and become involved only because of pressure from parents. A junior, Todd Payne, was quoted as saying this: Unfortunately, the majority of the students today do not take as much interest as they could, and some take no interest at all. There is always room for improvement. Maybe a quarter of the kids really want to learn, but the others could care less. Tougher discipline would really help more people get into the school life and increase school spirit. Above right: Mr. Kurzweil expands on a thought with Michelle Holly. Above left: Cindy Burton looks up from her work for a moment Above: Canning is serious business as Mrs. Kearns and Sue Willis demonstrate techniques to the class. 6

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• • • an evening . . . never to be forgotten June 7, 1980, dawned as an excit- ing day for juniors and Seniors- the day of the Prom! It was the first out-of-school activity that the class of '81 would experience to- gether. Many preparations were made for this day. Cars were washed and waxed, flowers were picked up at the florists. As the morning pro- gressed into afternoon, everyone was dressed to perfection. Couples even matched in clothing! o'clock, the court was presented, and Mark Lomanto and Rose Zarrelli were crowned King and Queen. At this point, the Prom theme song, We've Cot Tonight”, was played by the Act III Band, and the Royal Couple led the dancing. By the end of the night, everyone had had a great time, and parted with wonderful memories of our Junior Prom. After pictures were taken by family members, each couple was off to the restaurant of their choice to begin the Before-Prom Dinner. At eight o'clock, everyone gathered at the Holiday Inn in Amsterdam for a never to be forgotten evening of dancing and socializing. At nine Top right: Stepping through the arbor, Chris Satterlee and Margaret Cerasia smile for the camera Bottom right: Mark Lomanto and Rose Zarrelli strike a regal pose after being crowned King and Queen. Bottom left: lohn Sanges and Stacia Dennie match perfectly as they join members of the Court. MfflP ■ , .