Great Neck North High School - Arista Yearbook (Great Neck, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1987 volume:

I y Great Neck North High School 35 Polo Road Great Neck, NY 11023 ARISTA 1987 TABLE OF STUDENT LIFE THE CLEARER IMAGE Pages 4-41 ACADEMICS THE SHARPER IMAGE Pages 42-79 STUDENT PORTRAITS THE PROJECTED IMAGE Pages 80-125 2 Table of Contents CONTENTS ATHLETICS THE SPORTING IMAGE Pages 126-157 THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE OUTER IMAGE Pages 158-173 INDEX ADVERTISEMENTS Fable of Contents 3 Pages 174-176 Pages 177-End The Clearer Image: What are you really like and how do you act with certain people in certain situ- ations? Personality and character — the image of you on the inside. Student Life 5 183 Days ’til Summer — Let’s Go! Remember that sunny clay back in August when you suddenly remembered that you had a sc hedule change to make? Remember waking up early in the morning and finding at school a mob of bleary-eyed schoolmates all wearing Champion sweat outfits? All of ibis, coupled with the anxieties and excitement of seeing friends that you hadn't for two months, made August 27, 198b. a hectic yet interesting day. At the time it didn't seem so interesting, as waits of up to three or four hours were not uncommon. Adding to the f rustration was the fact that after waiting patiently for what seemed an in- terminably long time on a particular line, you found out that the purpose of this line was only to give you a number for the real line. Further aggravation went to those who were told “Lunch Break! Come back at 1:3().“ after wailing for several hours. In addition, those students who came on time were surprised and possibly aggravated by the fac t that some pat ents had seeming- ly camped out overnight, much as teenagers would to get tickets for a concert. Probably the most discouraging thing about the whole day was that af ter hours spent, many students found that little had been accomplished. Adding to the anxiety of meeting new teachers was the un- derlying doubt that you would, in two weeks have to reaquaint yourself with other teac hers. And of course, most of you prob- ably spent extra time on the morning of September 3. prepar- ing yourselves in order to make good impressions on familiar faces absent during the summer. Stories were exchanged as were anticipations and hopes for what this year would bring. For freshmen, it was the excitement of a new beginning: a new school and all that came with it. For sophomores, it was the excitement of renewing old friendships, but also the security of knowing that they have already accomplished what the fresh- men must. For juniors, it was the excitement and apprehen- sion of an extremely important academic year. And for seniors, it was the beginning of their last year in school which promised to lx the lx st of the four. (top pu) Schedule from the school's new computer (above) Finally at the front of the line. Senior Matt Testa waits to make a schedule change. 6 Student Life (cent put Talking before school, Joline Leibowiu. Stephanie Krugman.and Emily Irvine exchange summer stories. (lrft) Arriving on time for school, underclassmen use the common type of transportation, the bus. (below) Senior Jeremy Stephens helps Judy Forman to relieve first day of school tensions. The summer reunion on the front steps before the first day of school. Student Life (above) Peter Turchin. Segal Kimhi. Sean Harris. Adam fells, and I anya Litvin sit on the steps wailing for the front doors to open. Democracy Triumphs at North (loppit) Still dedicated to their schools, even as seniors. President Nathaniel Silver- thornc, Jr., Vice-President Mike Croutch. Secretary Debbie Zimmerman, and Treasurer Seth Oliphant lead their class to a successful final year. (right) Regardless of the hassles of being Juniors, President Hye-Won Suk. Vice- President Laura Wild. Secretary Bccia Auerbach, and Treasurer Jeff Muller, lake on additional responsibility. Wardlfctf This year’s Senior and Junior class elections, held on October 8, 1986, presented many candidates. Throughout most of the election procedures, the stage was occupied by nervous, fidgeting candidates, all anxiously awaiting their turn at the podium. The Senior Class supported all of its candidates — this assembly was the virtual antithesis of the usual sparsely attended election assemblies in the past. Philip Pine this year ended his reign as President for the past six years because of his position in the Student Organization. Those vying for the Senior Class |x si- tions were Mike Cohn, Wendy Eagle, Gregg Garfinkle, Debbie Nabi, and Nathaniel Silverthorne. Jr. for President; Michael Croutch and Ted Winner for Vice- President; Todd Kahn, Mike Masri, and Debbie Zimmerman for Secretary; and unopposed Seth Oliphant for Treasurer. The election results were, respectively, Nathaniel Silverthorne, Jr., Michael Croutch, Debbie Zimmerman, and Seth Oliphant. The parking issue had been set aside because of S.O. in- tervention, as fund raising for the Prom (at the Waldorf-Astoria) look center stage. The election of the Junior Class officers was no less enthusiastically supported. Students running for offices were Stephanie Doyle, Jon Kalikow and Hye- Won Suk for President; Jill Becker. Joline l.eibowitz, and [.aura Wild for Vice-President; unopposed Becca Auerbach for Secretary; and Lisa Bonder and Jeff Muller for Treasurer. The results were, respectively, Hye-Won Suk, Laura Wild. Becca Auerbac h, and Jeff Muller. Here, the major issues included increasing school spirit, and again, earning money for the Prom. The officers of both classes were intent on making the school year very successful. Both grades were in- terested in gathering sufficient funds to make the Senior Prom a “perfect event” — fun, relatively inex- 8 Student Life ((oppto Aiming lor a money-making and en- thusiastic headstart. President Samantha Honig. Vice-President Jonathan Harris, Secretary Allison Ubschutz, and Treasurer Jordan Airnbaum take roles as Sophomore Class Officers. (left) Even as newcomers to North High, President Chi-Won Suk. Vice-President 5m ri Leichter, Secretary I.isa Pollard, and Treasurer Doug Baumstein exemplify will- ingness to work as Freshmen Class Officers. pensive, well-attended and memorable. And again, elections were held, but this time for the sophomore classes. Underclassmen have become in- volved in their class governments early in their high school years, shown by numerous candidates vying for positions. In the sophomore class election, the competition wasn't “cutthroat,” for the incumbent Secretary (Alli- son Libshutz) and Treasurer (Jordan Birnbaum) ran for re-election and were both uncontested. The three candidates for the Presidency were Samantha Honig, Evan Koenig, and Karen Levy. Candidates for Vice- President were Robert Chang, Wendy Epstein, Kevin Friedman, and |onathan Harris. The open positions were taken by President Samantha Honig. and Vice- President Jonathan Harris. There was a great deal more competition for the Freshman Class offices because all candidates were en- couraged. Those running for President were Kim Buchbinder, Jennifer Cohen, and Chi-Won Suk. Candidates for the office of Vice-President were Tamar Davir, Sari Leichter, and Meri Sachs. Those running for Secretary were Betty Amirian. Jennifer Halpern, Amy Markowitz, and Lisa Pollard, and those for Treasurer were Doug Baumstein, Julie Brecher, Erin Miller, and Nancy Soleymani. After all the votes were cast, the four winners were declared — Chi-Won Suk for President, Sari Leichter for Vice-President, Lisa Pollard for Secretary, and Doug Baumstein for Treasurer. Hopefully, the elected students will fulfill their responsibilities and make significant strides in getting a good head start in raising money for the Prom. By beginning to increase school spirit and class unity. Sophomores and Freshmen will be happier and better off in their later years at North. Student Life 9 Give Me A Break! Julie Kmanucl drinking Dirt Coke — “Jusi for the Taste of It! Ari Tail . Lauren Mem-man. I.isa Abrahams, and Ivv Epstein searching (or the answer. More comfv than in the library. Senior David ('fodin peruses his Chem AP book on the lawn. Michael .iinmerman and Miles Rodnick t ate lung some til's on the front steps. This yearbook tells a great deal about the scholastic lives of students. But. somewhere between the classes and the homework and the tx oks. they actually do find some free time during lunch, free periods, weekends and after school to do what suits them. Lunch is the favorite period for the majority of students. Every day, fifth, sixth and seventh periods mark rush hour on Brokaw Lane. Students walk or drive along Middle Neck Road to various eateries and for those who have a car, McDonald’s is a popular choice for lunch. Of course, there’s always the cafeteria for those with strong stomachs. Free periods are either part of your schedule or a special treat. Students love to see teacher absence notes taped to their classroom doors (which rarely happens now due to the substitute policy). For freshmen during the first semester, this leads them to exciting places such as a study hall, the library or the cafeteria while everyone else has open campus. “I love having free periods,” says Jennifer Cohen, a freshman, “but I’d love them more if I could go out.” Weekends help students survive the other five days of the week. Many go with friends to Squire Movie Theater either Friday or Saturday night. A common afternoon activity is going to town or the less enjoyable Great Neck library. Students also take the train to New York City where they can enjoy the day or the evening away from Great Neck. Senior Scott Sklar has organized many parties at various clubs in the city such as Neon. The Underground, and Studio 54. He says “I throw these parties to give people the opportunity of going to a club where they don’t have to be 21. Kids can talk to others their own age from all over Long Island and have a good time.” Students usually don’t have much free time after school. A large number of teenagers are involved in clubs and sports. Many also hold after-school and weekend jobs in local drug, food, and clothing stores. These activities, plus loads of homework and studying, definitely keep students busy. The general feeling around school about free time is that there is never en- ough of it. When asked what he does with his free time. Senior Philip Pine summed it up by saying, “Free time? What’s that?” Student Life (top pm Daryl Schwcbcr. lasa Wild and Stephanie Ash dis- cussing notes (mtd left) Babak Damaghi, Jen Insler and I'amara Cohen en- joying lunch outside HOT BAGELS. (mui rt) Senior Caryn Cammeyer displaying college spirit (left) Seniors Rachel Small and Keren Oler catching the ravs Student Life Spirits Soar on Halloween An average day in our school will usually prov ide an ample diver- sification of styles of dress. However, there is a special dress code seen only once a year consisting of ogres, witches, boys in drag, ninjas, hippies, and the classic Halloween ghosts, played by Sarah Peterson and Samantha Rai. Other original ideas were displayed by Ivan Nass as Superman, Nora Lockshin as a typical jap, Debbie Streim, Debbie Zimmerman and Wendy Eagle as Alvin and The Chipmunks, and as nuns, Scott Sklar, Scott Smith and Adam Lasky w ho asked if his costume was in p x r taste. But all is fair in love and Halloween. Friday, October 31, 1986, was by no means an average day. The major pastime became sitting in the hall staring at people and taking numerous pictures. Some w-ere proud of their inventive and daring undertakings and seniors avoided embarrassment by rationalizing that this was their last year and it was now or never. Others were humiliated and dumbfounded that they had actually dressed up and went to change clothes. The general feeling has been that Halloween was mainly for seniors but many underclassmen also partook in dressing up and some teachers made it an assignment to come in costume. Un- fortunately, but not expectedly, the costumes were also accompa- nied by egging and shaving cream fights. Although many of these weapons were confiscated, students from South soon arrived and several North students happily started a small scale war. The only disadvantage of the day was the absence of a large number of seniors w ho stayed at home to study, for although it was their last Halloween at North, it was also their last chance to take and improve their SAT scores. But. for those who were in school, Halloween provided a bit of levity, making this part of the year more enjoyable. (rt aboif) Senior Debbie Rifkiu - “Let Me Enter- tain You! (right) Senior Renee Baxter - Housewife of the Year 1986 Seniors Michelle (iutman. Jamie Roberts, Linda Leffler and Jill London clowning around on Halloween 12 Student Life (left) Seniors I ina Rciik k and Shcrce Brenin arc sisiers of sin (below) Senior Melissa Schleger — “What a doll!” Student Life night) Seniors Marjorie Dipped and Susan Weintraub basking in the glory of Hershey’s milk chocolate (Mow) Seniors Li . Grolnick and Kmilv Hoffman showing their devilish side (aboif) Witch, witch, witch, witch is Jennifer Roscnhaus. Slur in Zade. Susan Ocstreich, and Evan Stanton? (Uft) Seniors Robin Solomon. Felice Luxemberg, and Anne Winston — use your imagination. 14 Student Life (left) Seniors Jessica Fetlerer and Rhonda Brodsky showing off more than just the Halloween spirit (far Irft) Michelle Grossman and her wig. Halloween ’86 (Ifft) Senior Mike Cohn taking our sacred library rules one step further as a 1.1 BKARY GUARD Student Life 1 O Government: Each year in the spring, elections are held to choose those four students who will compose the Student Organization. This important election on May 15, 1986 was by no means ordinary. The students who ran for the Presidency were Seniors Mike Cohn, Philip Pine, Nathaniel Silverthorne Jr., and Ted Winner. The candidates for the Executive Board were Jordan Bergstein, Abby Berman, Brooke Greenhouse. Suzanne Katz, Iris Lev. Rich Lobel. Eddie Markson and Mary Wynperle. As the final candidate, Ted Winner, was reading his speech. Assistant Principal Dr. Ruth Harrison interrupted so that the building could be evacuated because of a bomb scare. Elections were therefore held a few days later and resulted in the election of Philip Pine, Abby Berman. Iris Lev, and Richard Lobel (the only junior on the S.O.). Since that time, the S.O. has persisted in provid- ing innumerable services for the student body. With the adoption of monthly congress meetings, the Student Organization has managed to inform a lar- ger percentage of students of situations relevant to their concerns. The S.O. of the school year ’86-’87 has managed to set forth new policies which will hopefully improve school life. In mid-September, we elected three new delegates to the Board of Education. These delegates are essential to our governmental system in that they act as the bridge of communication between the Student Organization and the Great Neck Board of Education. They act as this “bridge” by reporting to the members of the S.O. about the issues taken up at the Board meetings which are held each month at South High School. The candidates were all juniors except for Fresh- man Lisa Khodadadian. The others were Ben Fink, Debbie Lewis, Peter Smith, and Thomas Youn. These students spoke at an S.O. Assembly and dis- cussed various issues and their plans to change several policies if elected. Unfortunately, because of a technical error with the voting booths, the election had to be held a second time on the following day. The three winners were Ben Fink, Debbie Lewis, and Thomas Youn, and the community school representative was Senior Brooke Greenhouse, elec- ted for a second term. Board delegates have respon- sibilities not only to the Board of Education but more importantly to the entire student body. Tying It All Together The Student Organization — Philip Pine. Iris Ixv, Kit h l � hel. and Abby Berman (inuigrlru) represent the rights of students at North. Delegates to the Board of Education. Thomas Youn. Ben Fink, and Debbie la wis bring student ideas to the Board. 16 Student Life Gathering College Info Seniors Brooke Greenhouse and Steven Weiss fill out cards requesting applications. Still confused about the representative’s sales pitc h. Senior David Ohebshalom contemplates walking away. Remember way back to the beginning of the year when the PA system announced that today was a (dramatic pause . . . gasp!) MINI-COLLEGE DAY! Were those days really informative and useful or was it just a good excuse to get out of a class? One senior said, “Mini-college days were good because they gave me a representative view of my college choices,” and another staled, “I think we are lucky to have college representatives come to talk with us — I just wish some more of the top schools visited.” Every type of school was represented including CUNY, the University of Rochester and other schools, most of which fell under the category of “unknown.” The Ivy league schools and other presti- gious colleges had representatives come to meet with students in a group for about half an hour. During these sessions a great deal of information was given and important questions were answered. Sometimes the representative of the particular visiting school hap- pened to be the one in charge of the New York area. This meant that students actually met the person who would even- tually be evaluating their applications. However students chose to take advan- tage of the mini-college days, the idea they represent demonstrates the school’s involvement and concern with students’ futures. Student Life 17 Students Showing Concern Senior Scon MacDonald prepares lo give blood. Senior Danny Pine recuperates after giving a pint of blood. Senior Jon Sachs refuels while Senior Steven Weiss helps pass out head- bands to the volunteer donors. 18 Student Life Mr. Levin, one of the facults members involved in the Fall Blood Drive (Irft) S.O. officer Rich l.olx-1 sells lolliixms on Ami- Selfishness Day. (mui) COPAY representative welcomes students with balloons. (6o )North students sign up for charity work This year Great Neck’s reputation fell from its already low standing. However, contrasted to this perigee was the remarkable record-breaking attendance at such events as the two blood drives and Anti-Selfishness Day. Blocxl drives, held in November and May. are run by the Senior Class and were headed this year by Steven Weiss in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Both events t x k weeks of plan- ning with the help of students. At the fall blood drive, seniors and teac hers donated a total of 96 pints of blood lx tween the hours of 9 a.m. and I p.m. in the girls’ gym. This turnout was so gcxxl that people had to lx refused lx cause of the lack of time they actually donated and most found out that it wasn't that big a deal. There was one minor incident when a student fainted because he didn’t drink fluid before giving blcxxl. But overall, most students had fun, wearing “Giving Blcxxl’s No Sweat” slickers and headbands and listening to music. One senior admitted, “I only donated so I could get some ccx kics and orange juice.” On March 20, students once again showed their concern for community service and charities at the second annual Student Organization run Anti-Selfishness Day. Such organizations as COPAY, Open D x r Child Parent Organization. SADI) and Meals on Wheels set up Ixxnhs in the main lobby and distributed information asking students to sign up for c harity work. Almost 300 students signed up for the various organizations. The most popular lxx th was the lollipop stand which sold lollipops to raise $200 for Sloane Kettering Cancer Research, and then donated some 300 lollipops to the Children’s Hospital at lx ng Island Jewish Hospital. Students at North consistently offer help to various charities in their own community and have proven to lx conscientious and responsible citizens. Student Life 19 Partying with the Class of After darning up a Morin. Senior Seth Oiiphant takes a refreshing drink. The party was rockin’ and the music was playing, as students crowded into the Middle Sch x l gymnasium to witness the event of the year. Held in November of 1986 just following Halloween, this event was entitled the Masquerade of 1986, this year’s Senior Class Event. People arrived at the party with a great variety of costumes, ranging from a gorilla outfit to students dressed as a couple of nerds, but most of the crowd chose to come as themselves dressed in fashionable “going-out-Saturday-night” outfits. The participants included students from all four grades who came ready to have a good time. The music was provided by a senior. Dee Jay Scott Sklar, who played before a group of about 200 people. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes, including dinner for two at an elegant restaurant, swatches, sweatshirts, tee-shirts and socks. Although the party in the Middle School gym ended at around 11:00 p.m., almost everyone there went to an open house party where the fun continued. (Jet into the groove . . Senior Sarah Peterson Show us how it’s done Student Life Stacey Pashcow moves to the beat. Senior Rabak Damaghi shows his stuff. . . . for you've got to move . . . Senior Nathaniel Silverthorne Jr. Sophomores party at the Senior Class Event. Student Life 21 Deviating from the Norm Community School: (far tap) Jeff Legal is, Carin Cohen, Mark Aziz; (top) David Roggen. Janet Gaines. Esther Semsei. Brooke Greenhouse. Claire Sutin; (mid) Emily Drucker, Carolyn Raship. Lisa Gitnik. Yael Saso,Joanna Bassine; (hot) Kurt Jacobs, David Zade, Charles Bennett. Director and English teacher Carolee Kamin Imageless; Danny Anajovich. Carin Blank. Stephanie Doyle, Jon Hakimi, Nora l ochshin. Shanon Nevens. Carolyn Schulman. Barry Weil, Stxial Studies teacher Cliff fcobb (far rt) Hanging out in the relaxed and friendly atmo- sphere of tne Community School. Carin (a hen and Seniors Barry Weil and Danny Anajovich (right) Charles Bennett and Senior Carolyn Schulman enjoying a free peri xl in C.S. The Community School, located in Room 7, is “an educational program which emphasizes student involvement, academic excellence, personal development, and social awareness. The C.S. has a f riendly “home base” quality about it. Many student members spend two to three peritxls a day in C.S.. Even though the C.S. classes are demanding, they tend to have a less competitive atmosphere than most. The C.S.’s main purpose is to offer classes in both English and social studies. C.S. students firmly believe that education should be more than a spectator sport and therefore are encouraged to go beyond the traditional and are given ample opportunity to suggest topics and lxx ks for class study. During the second semester of their senior year, students are given the chance to participate in the fieldmester program. In the past, students have participated in archaeological digs in Spain and have worked in research programs at major hospitals. This year Senior Danny Anajovich went to Argentina to work in a book store and possibly to help writers in doing research. Senior Carolyn Schulman worked at a child’s center in Manhasset while Senior Barry Weil apprenticed at a TV station (for Good Morning America) in Manhattan. 22 Student Life One Step Closer to Graduation GREAT WI K WORTH l9Hb 1987 The '87 blue and orange tassel — another status symbol at North Senior Ed A mow. thinking about graduation in June Things had been going along pretty well for the seniors: the first semester was al- most over and most college applications had been sent. Time seemed to be passing by at a steady rate when all of a sudden, the seniors were made aware of how near graduation and the end of their high school career were. The day for cap and gown fit- tings reawakened feelings that had been forgotten. “It’s really happening,” many thought, “our high school years are almost over.” No sooner were the seniors reminiscing than they were buying graduation tassels. That same day, tassels could be found hanging from fingers, knapsacks, ears and, of course, the rearview mirror of their cars. Just imagining what they would look like in that sacred robe and cap must have been a thought. That day marked for many seniors the beginning of the second semester and the planning of a daily schedule of less work, more play — for better or worse. Cap and gown fittings were the first impact on seniors of graduation — the first step in what would be a very special day. Senior Melissa Schleger double checks Senior Sc oil Sklar's height measurement. Student Life 23 Student Awarene TAPI: ilf to rtf I crn Dan igei. IVhbic � lm. Mk Ii.icLi k |nmi. Keren (Met (hn). Aim Rauiimeiii (S t). |eiitnlet O ei. Mara Stephens (T reas), Jessica Silverman. Meredith kralsicin. Lmiii Slakter. MIkti Masn. in.� Mapper. Mi.iii.i Sakow. lason (t.iiK’l. Pam KiKifnun. Meredith K.n . Man kalin Imaedcss Brooke (•illx-it. Sail Ix’khlrr. Aim Markovvil . NaiK Kolieri . Nairn Ko etil liiin (VI1), (mi Sulmaii. Ki.m Stephens. Jube 1 auties STOP: 1 « ) Damn keiinait. Kim Delnian. I mi Ilolali.m. («regi t.ailitikli outh Nina Sk al. | h KiMiii.iii. Damn Sliiilinaii (Ne« ). |on|i Mai In iVI’l. Soil I ohm. Sieplianie Dmlc. Stuart Mi Keii ie. ViliieiiiK' KoIm iImiii: i w� i ( aim ( a then l( 4� -l tes). | mu I am a ((-n-l'ieM. |m l k.ne. I ama I JlMtt IYe l. S|� onsm Dk Xndcisoti linageless Nara Xgaiaii. Siel.mie Rirdt. Sean Harm, lama kmeii e. I-aura Irilumii . Nma l.iukdim F.KMUS: hi iti 11.1111 rclK i( ( .11 % 11 ( . 111111« l( il.ini Mrll ci (( i-hc |. M.iik l� un (VI1 hum Kirin (Sr i liii.ict‘l« ml Sumhinr t I Key Club: fai tofu |mh KoimIiimii. Mall Frinsnel. (.ar Obln. Kvir (.rrcnknmi. Afitia rniiroff. I).i hI Stone (VI ). |« tI Hull. Mark (irijnvidn. tinfe-ixi (til. s «� m I-ink. I . mI Rom iiIk ik ( I rcas): ilopi Yoke) Sain. Kim Miiskv. Icask.i Stissman. Kk Pcrla. 1 Jva Blau. Arc u Vi hoiiban. Robin (.oMI.it li Sus.ni Srlaradi; r wait Aim Markowitz. Jen 11. 11x t n. lac-Fun Paik. Sara ( r«M� nian. I.i a |ar«� lcm. Rhonda Khcrt (Pres), (botl IkWiio Bcivcr. Kim Paiicofl (Sec) Jamie Mtirpbv. lam Abrams. Heather Kent Imageless: Dong Bernstein. Flynat HlumenleM. I cm Dan igct. I avi l Delon. Jennifer Keenev. Kevin Friedman. Sauna! (amgoh. F.rik tcrvhwind. Doug II man. li Kasc. FJIcn Kmint . |ill larvinc. Seth Met h. Josh Peire . David Keller. Fa.iii Rothman. Da id Savsouni. Debbie Seiaradi. Craig Shapiro. Roger Singci. Brett Sokol. Drlrhic oloi Students .it North art able in lx come involved in various organizations. These organizations, such as TAPI. STOP. KRMUS and the Kev Club. tr to increase student involvement and awareness of different issues and causes. The mem- bers of TAPI, known as Teenagers Pitch In. and the joint dub CLASP, partic ipale in at tivities at the Senior Citizens Center, visit with elderly people once a week and spend time with children of working parents. STOP, meaning Students Trying to )rgani e Peace, is a newly formed c lub in which the members trv to promote the peace movement in the community and the world. As a recent addition to North’s club network, the members of S TOP have only l egijn to make a statement and fight for their cause. KRMUS. or Kveryone Reac hing for More Unified Spirit, though it represents an important factor at North, has had a decrease in membership and support in recent years. The officers in 1985-7 have had more than enough trouble trving to improve student morale and spirit. KRMUS put on a “Winter Pep Rally’ assembly where the various officers urged, or rather demanded, the student body to go to athletic events and lx en- thusiastic about their teams. The Kev Club, w hose motto is “Caring .. . Our Way of Life.” extends beyond the lexal level to inc lude the distric t and even international levels. The members are involved in various activities, some of which are raising f unds for lexal and na- tional charities, working with senior citizens and children, and serving as ushers at school functions. These four clubs play an important part in promot- ing student involvement in the society and the world. Arista Literary Ijsa Fishman — Student Life Sect. | Johanna (Goodman — Year In Review So - Ms' Shira Kash — Student Portraits Sect. Mgr. Felice Luxenberg — Athletics Sect. Mgr. Blame Siegel — Academics Sect. Mgr. ][ Anne Winston — Asst. Sett. Mgr. Student Life Copy Writers: Lisa Bonder Rhonda Ebert 1-jurrn olden Meredith Golden lames Hammond Heather Kent Dimitri Korahais Karen Levy Rob Liebross Jessica Lustig l)ebbie Nabi Sarah Peterson Matt Rachleff Debbie Rifkin An Shamash Junior Silverthorne Roger Singer Matt Testa Ma VvnpeHc 1 1 j Grolimk — Photography Flditor 11 Missv Singer — Copy Editor II 1 ris Lev — Copy Editor Photography Staff: (top) Liz Grolnick (Photo. Erf). Ilan Berkner. Marc Friedman. Robert Grossman. Gregg Garfinkle. Gary Lui. Josh Davis. GarhillChan; (bot) Karen Levy (Chief Photo.). Sloane Seaman. Adrienne Gappleberg. Negar Khazai. Heather Karp. Heidi Stanton. I 1 Weiss Imageless: David Feder (Asst. Photo. Ed.). Ranch Heuman. David Kim (Chief Photo). — Layout Staff: (top) Sloane Seaman. Negar Kha ai. Robert Grossman. Andy Sunshine. F lhan Goodman, Steve l.im. Susan Sefaradi. Linda Shamoon (Asst. Mgr.); (bot) Abbe Solomon. Anat Eliav. Ken Roggen. Jeff Mooallem, Rich Siegel (Asst. Mgr.). Mark Grijnsztein (Asst Mgr.) Imageless: Wendy Epstein. Jessica Gould, Laurie Kalash. Rita Meverson. Brett Morgan. Jennifer Presant Student Life Arista Business Managers Sifun ( i juct — I Ii .ni Hcih Kt.iu — Aihw� i 28 Siiuiml Life Business Staff: Ifar htpi |ason (ahd. I «mI I I mitxa. Steven C.rauer Head Mgr). Paul (.assman: Hop) Ina ut kcHwwt. l ama GoUlfttem. Mm had Rokhsai. Stelan Iris. Krit Brtxhei. Michael imnieiman. Darrm Pori. Koliert (.rossnian. Wcndv kaliiM k. NaiulHvii ken llnextei. 1-eshe Reisnian.tiarvnClammcver. IVNm Zimmerman. fveCircenhaum. Vito IM.nnlue l son Waldct. |eaneiie Da van. Ikhhie Berber (hoi Nano RoUris. Melanie Dom. |essKa Stissman. Relict «a Bieilc. Ikhhie Zolot. Rhonda Mien. aiolvn Vhulman. Advisor Betl krau linageless: Russell Cohen. Jcnmlet Keenev.Jennilei llalpeni. la kase. Jrish kopclrnan. Mltvni Ijlishut . im Marko- witz. Suv.ui k irci h. David Ohelishaloni. Sara Rokhsar. la Weiss. Shinn Zade Arista ’87 You have absolutely no idea how much work went into making this yearbook. Yearbook production for Arista ’87 began as early as May of 1986 when the newly assembled Arista Literary Staff met to discuss their goals in hopes of making the best yearbook in North’s history. A new system of student editors and managers was established, in- cluding the premiere of a copy unit and year-in-review section. At the meetings, all involved were enthusiastic, continuously rattling off ideas as the publishing representative, Jeff Noreman, became equally excited by the student’s desire to deviate from North’s traditional yearbook styles. The next step came after a fun and relaxing summer, when Arista Literary really got down to it. The editor and section managers decided what would be on which page and set deadlines approximately one month away from each other. The first dead- line in November was met successfully because all those involved in the completion went through every step of the process together. Towards the middle of the year when 54 pages were due at one time, the staff had to wfork around busy schedules, studying for mid-term tests and lack of time. But, they did it! This meant staying in the English office until 7:00 p.m. night after night wishing that they could skip all of this w'ork and just get the final copy in their hands. One concern of the staff throughout the year was that the faculty, and students especially, had never seen a Great Neck “The Arista yearbook is now on sale in the lobby periods 5,6 and 7 for 28 dollars.” Sound familiar? It is the Arista Business Staff who controls the financial aspects of the yearbook, and they are there- fore an integral part of the yearbook. It is the responsibility of the Business Staff to raise the funds needed in order to pay for designs and the total production. In order to decrease the costs of the year- book, they solicit advertisements from local merchants, parents and students. Members spend time visiting stores in Great Neck, offering advertisement space, but for a cost. Many stores in town which already have gained popularity, traditionally support the yearbook. Parents can also get involved by buying space for their personal messages to their graduating seniors. The messages may include childhood pictures, famous quotes or a simple, “Congrats. We Ix ve You.” Likewise, the students can also leave personal mes- Literary Staff North yearbook quite like this one. They worried about what people would think of the articles and stories, captions and theme- type styles of yearbook production. In addition, section managers worked hard thinking of new ideas to be put on their pages, such as shading, bordering and diversifying layout. We should also acknowledge the pressure put on the copy editors who had to be trailbla .ers, in a sense, in order to create their own jobs and respon- sibilities. Their jobs have been more difficult because there was never anything to which they could refer. Also, because they, with the editor, are the last to check the material, the copy editors had to understand most every aspect of yearlxx� k production. It is also important to mention the diligence and dedication of Advisor Mrs. Kathleen Kramer who stayed with the staff in the En- glish office late at night and showed care about what they were working on and what the problems were. Among the production staff, there were times of frustration, impatience and anxiety because these students really cared about what they were doing. Editor Robin Solomon felt that, “this year, the literary staff developed new friendships with each other that will continue to live on.” They also knew that their peers will cherish this lxx k and it will be remembered and read time after time in the future. But still, it will also be remembered for its uniqueness.And for this, thanks and appreciation for the 1986-7 Arista Literary Staff are well deserved. Business Staff sages to their special friend or friends. This is a final chance for students to have a reminder of special friendships. Selling the yearbook is a time-consuming task for the Business Staff. But these vendors have the opportunity to give reactions prior to distribution. To quote one member, “When June rolls around and Arista is distributed. Seniors’ expressions are priceless.” After evaluating the Arista Club System, both Literary and Busi- ness play the part of the parents, controlling the money w hich may restrict the Literary staff s creativity (since extra graphics and style cost money). The Arista Literary Staff, on the other hand, acts as the teenager, determined and opened to new ideas and ways to make the yearbook better. 30 Student Life Chess Club and SADD Chess Club: (tot) Scot! Jaffer. Jeff Fidel. Raiesh Advani. Joe Rani. Samrad Gangoli. Doug Okin (Pres). Gwen Schonzeit; (bot) Jason F.ps(ein. Seth Oliphant (Treas), Sponsor Fred Lewis I magless: Kunal Kanilani. Brian Kolbv. Ellen Kountz (VP). Blaine Siegel (Sec) SADD: (top) Alicia Nemiroff. Lisa Blau. Rachel Badin. Stephanie Krugman. Ronit Eliav. Anat Eliav; (mid) lane Ginsburg, Joline Leibowitz (Treas). Andy Sunshine. Liz Weiss. Heather Karp; (bot) Carol Blume. Brynn Dolgin (Sec). Eric Blank. Mike Masri (Co-Pres), Emily Levine (Co-Pres). I jura Spector. Heidi Stanton Student Life 3 1 “In Tune” with the Times Band: fat loin Rolled (� 111111.111. l-uu.i K11 v An Kurultai !. |ni |.ui Hitiiliauni. | II Kidel. Sun 011 KI1.nl.1n lee slunkin.m (.1110 StiNio. Alex Nl.imlel. D.mm « ketmaii. | li Marks. M.ti k (� rovmiait: � � • Kim Ku lilumler. 111« 1.1 illi.imv I Iim I Kln‘ kiii l. Man Sieilman. Jmi S.ilk. Sti un 1‘omki i( unicri Ma u i 1. Bo S|� o|� m. ( � .ii% ( (� 1� 1. iuh S« I111I111.111. M.n k Rcilh. IBergei. mamla But kmuii. McIimm lk i . imoli ( Iit i � I licodoi akakiv Inhi Ronck. I atuaia (-mIk h. |«Mkh k | liiiaii. lam Kimvi . | - I mm. Seth Stcihnan, lam Wcm l� k r: tholi Malt Herman. Bn.m Neimmll. Ktieime (k iiiiii. K.van Koenig. (•lemi KioII. (•i.k-iiii I i|i|k i lam lax hut. |)a ul Stone InuKclov link Bloom. Bol� h ( hang. lris(� ohiv |on I lartiv S on )ellcr. Mark l.rnen. I .um I'.innoII, band Rom 11. Seth Shapiro. Andv Solomon. IVii Wtxlttik'i OrcbeMra: uilphtihtlimlh) Ioiiim- iIm I Xl� l� v Krtni.m. I vim Hcnn.in. Mcintiili Horu. So llvmii ho. Jumhi }|m -m. D.ivhI Kltmgri. |.uol I mum i • j'1' I• Mni.m Nirvin liKtl. (•aidiM't. ( jk'l ( •onion. IK («oiiUi. lrv-( 1.1 ( utii. | n ll.iliwtn. I-«! -■« I l« mn h« vin I l in.ni. Sli.u on K.ilin. M.nv h.iliii . | � n K.i|kiv. Nu anm K.ii . Xniliom hoi jluiv. I- Ik-n konni . •Inin hi oil. |olui I r D.iv kI I «'hiin.in. KoIh it | H'lnm« i( i iit ci I Xl.nlri i. ► «I«ln M.n k«on. | 11 MulU'i. Iv.m Njm, In li Nc unroll. I i .i I’.im jI. I).ii'li.m I'.ttrl. ( •iiio IVnn. n«lv I't’iciNon. S.n.ili PtK'mm. |mli K.n. Xl.uk Krillv. Ih-Mm Kilkin. .m Kom'iiMiiiii. ( .itolvn V liuliii.ui. (•inoMoiio. ii sImiii.inIi Rohm SiIIki v%� m. Xniiv Solomon, him SoIohcv. Ih .mI.i S v kiiun. i ..n v l.illmi. Xviko I su|ii. Bniino XXcnhcmi. I � ul XX ti. Xrc u X .inIn m� I 1.111 34 Student Life Chorus: (top) Brian Nemiroli. Etienne (ientin. Peter Edelman. Jeremv Shor. Wendy Oliphant, Andy Sunshine. Steven Weiss; (mid) Jeff Goldstein. Tracv Irvine. Man Suplev. Lia Potenzone. Jamie Murphy. Paul Gerben; (hot) Ginette Mercedes, l.mi Abrams. Jen Gussack. Traci Fenton Imageless: Shari Blinder. I)oug Okin, Gwen Schonzeit. Steven Weiss. Karen Wolf As a change of pace, the chorus practiced one ninth period in the auditorium. Stage Band: (Uto rtf Glenn Kroll. Mark Rcillv. Seth Steifman. C aleb(iordon. Erie Solowey. Ivan Nass. Etienne Gentin. Danny Ackerman. Mike Corn, Jesse Hartman Imageless: Bobby C-hang. Josh Kopeyman. Alex Mandells. IjCc Shenkman Senior Mike Com plavmg keyboards at the concert The music department at North has an excellent reputation and with the death of Mr. Thompson at the end of the first quarter, it seemed that the department wasn’t going to last. The department did depend greatly on Mr. Thompson, and therefore activi- ties came to a complete standstill. Soon Mr. Carter was hired and after establishing a good rapport with the students, he tried to uphold the repu- tation by instructing with enthusiasm and by setting high standards for per- formances. Mr. Carter emphasizes talent and ability as well as participation. This approach urges students to practice more so as to not be embarrassed dur- ing class. This style of teaching is demanding but it serves its purpose. Student Life 35 “Break A Leg” lunior Plavers: litfti |mi WImyIct. Ham Wi ll iPrcM. Ht alxili ikinv I att .inn i Pi. Ii h.n . Mati Iola; (iiihI) hairn Sat «ill IVlfrvm I ivaM. Mai a Sit'plitnv |a« kit ( aiUUlrin. Sara «it� s iiiaii. Maiv Su| lr . � I au a ( litton.li Nlai uu- hcv Ijvi |.unl� son (St ti. kin Wm tnaii. | It Mnoalk'ttt. I ara I ipiiu k OK Theater: lopi kaili NI.imt. tin Kims. imI inht n. Damn Bttxbki. Dawtl Rouirrn mmi. 11at r niton. anal Hank. I- rika llouarri. Mart lilt ; Mrliwj S|MMIM� | haili.ua Sarah I am a ( lilloii. i mnh K ■« liaitl Nathan- «� ia I M kslnn. I.i Mai nln-v V nka ktamv 36 ; Student Thespian : (If lo m S.ii.ili IVtiison Ix.iii .i % I i u I 1 M.ii iiIh' II.iii Weil iI'km In (.1c.1t Neel North lias .1 mimlxi perumuliit different from hisoi hei ol organizations focusing on the � wn. I lic e rc ate real-life piuhlems IK' 1 lot latiiti ails, Among these ate am! situations involving lhe se 111 nto 1 Platers. OK Iheatie. characleis. One member ol the I hespians. and I ei psic lioie. groupeonmiente d. ‘li helps us le ai n II ou hate ever lK en curious lo resjKfl | eople who are tert dil- almut the small vellott loom almte lerent from � 111 selves I 11 v lilt cafeteria with lotsol pieliuesaml rehearse onee a week and )H‘ilonn Illinois on the walls, it is the |P several umes a teal loi various (|umoi Plavcrs) room. I his loom is groups around the eouutrt. aeluallt tlu- drama teachers' office. I he I hespians are an honorat v hut dm nit the school dav some jjroup ol students chosen ten then students go there to hang out. Mailt ‘•meritorious work in iheatie aits ol these students are iucuiIkms ol and lor tlieii service to |unioi Iiinioi IMavers. the school drama Platers. I he I hespians are resjioii- c 1111 . I lie drama c lull is rc s| ousil ic sihle loi pulling oil one eniiieh loi putting 011 two shows during the siudeiit-mn |Hodiictiou in the spiiug. c ar — a drama m the tail and a miisi- I lift help 01 gani e the produc lion, cal in the sprint . All students are e l- hut antone can work on the show igihlc to lit out lor and woi k on the I he I'.IS I hespian PhhIiic lion was productions. Manx |K ople become I'hrM Suit� iutolted and. as result. |uuioi I e tpsu hole is the school dance Platers is one ol the largest cluhs.it c lui� . I liec luh is re s| onsihle lot put- 01th. Some ol iheii most leccnt ting m ■ ! asse mhlt m Max and pioduc lions me hide Inhnittin It nui. s|K nds the xear piepai ing loi it. All (iyftsv and t.nln laughing. pieces are e hot eographed. taught Ok I heatreisan impioxisaiion.il and danced In memlK rsof this c lub, theatie group dealing with the It is a good chalite lot memlieis to problems ol adolescence. I lie experiment with various dance students m tlu group are e hose n stxle s. Regardless ol tile lac I that this with dixetsitx m mind so that lliex sc hool is not performing arls- caii learn as much as |H s ihle from oriented, students do get theopjtoi- one another. kacli person in the tuuiix to acc|iiire e |H rie nee. gioup develops a char.Kiel with a Terpsichore: 1 fin im t iMiilMru. I. t vans 11 «-.is� . ilofu Km .i i«u(|« I i i. Vi i. |iiIh' r 111.min i, mint � ii.i Sm u.il i l . |«iiiix KU in • • Sat.ih 1'iin- sou il i«'s). ( luis I lu'.idoi.1k.1L.is. I is.1 Mu.1I1.mis (I o- Xi l lm.iK«'lt'ss K.u licl It.iiim Lending a Helping Hand Audio Visual Club: {top) Bobby Huang, Eve Greenbaum, Si even Posner. Debbie Nabi. GarhiU Chan; (mid) Doug Okin. Steven Mvinl. Jorge Latorre, Ellen Kountz. Abby Berman. Briclle Rutenberg. Gregs Penn (VP); (hot) Ari Shamash (Pres). Ion Feldman. Mart us ('.annava (Chau). Debbie RiiVm. Andrew Follendet. Andy Lewis. Eric Blank Imageless; Danny Anajovich, David Ellinger. Glenn Kroll. Judd Maltin. Eddie Markson (Sec). |oseph Raby. David Rettin- ger (Treas). Gwen Scnonzeit, Tara Schwab, Carla Stevens Fire Wardens: ftop) JelT Muller. Mike Zimmerman. Steven Weis� (Head). Louis Diamond; (mul) Mario Jeanni ton. Brynn Dolgin. Anne Winston. Felice Luxenberg; (hot) Jessica Sussman. Roger Singer. Melanie Dorn. Rhonda Ebert Imageless: Esther Semsei. Andy Sunshine Great Neck North is privileged to have several groups of student assistants such as the Audio Visual Club (or A.V.). the School Store Assis- tants. the Fire Wardens and the Library Assis- tants. These students devote a great deal of lime and energy helping out around school when and where needed. A.V. is one of the most important departments in the school. The students who are involved in this club do everything from preparing the auditorium for an assembly to making the P.A. announcements in the morning. A.V. provides hands-on experience with video recording and editing, televisions, V.C.R.’s, microphones and projectors. In effect, this department brings the advantages of media technology into the class- room via their common interests. The students in Room 51 form a kind of society. The atmo- sphere in the A.V'. room is relaxed and informal and represents a diversity of personalities. In addition. Marjorie Irwin and Lucy Sprague, a most competent team, are the backbone of the Audio Visual Department. The school store assistants are involved in the running and the upkeep of the store, w hich in- cludes checking inventory, keeping the books and selling school supplies. The profits are dis- tributed among several groups, one of which is the Senior Class. These student helpers are vital in the operation of the school store, which pro- vides students with a “small-scale” alternative to Colony. The Fire Wardens do not meet regularly as many clubs do, for their services are most needed during emergency situations. They make sure that the school is empty of all students and faculty during fire drills, and act as the chain of communication when messages have to be relayed throughout the school in an emergency. These students are responsible for the safety of the people in the building and therefore must be dependable and level-headed. The library assistants are essential to the smooth functioning of the school library. They volunteer their own time during free periods and mav even work after school until 3:30 p.m.. These students work in dif ferent sections of the library' according to what and where jobs must be done. They have the responsibility of shelving and repairing lxx ks, filing catalog cards and preparing new lxx� ks for use. Those assistants who are skilled in computer use. utilize the new library computer to gather information on books or magazines and to write letters requesting samples and information. Students, in general, may not have realized that students are needed to help insure order around school. Library Assistant : An l (Goldstein. Vnko Sato ImaKcliss: Steven l.im. Ann Markmvit Student Life 39 Student Life ACAD 42 Academics EMICS The Sharper Image: How do you view your classes and schoolwork?! The quest is for fine- tuned knowledge — an essential tool for the future. Academics 43 Guide Post Eric Solowev — Ed.-in-chief. Dimitri Korahais — Ed.-in-Chief Mark Reilly — Assoc. News Editor. Samantha Rai — News Editor. Brittney Wertheim — News Editor Danny Steinberg — Managing Editor. Matt Tureuky — Managing Edi- Nina Siegal — Feature Editor. Matt Testa — Feature Editor tor Matt Hirshfield — Assoc. Sports Editor. Danny Pine — Sports Editor. Ted Winner — Sports Editor. Miyoung Lee — Assoc. Sports Editor 44 Academics Scott Hyman — Copy Ed., Ed Markson — Copy Ed., Fran Trcsccr — Ari Editor Cl IDE POST John L. Miller Great Neck North High School 35 Polo Road. Great Neck, New York 11023 1986 87 GUIDE POST STAFF .........................................................“tissss ..................................... EDITORIAL BOARD News Editors .....................................Samantha Rai Brittney Wcrtheim Associate News Editor .............................. Mark Reilly Feature Editors ........................................... Nina Siegal Matt Testa Associate Feature Editors.......................Michael Kurzrok Hye-won Suk Op-ed Editors.................................Meredith Golden James Hammond Associate Op-ed Editors....................Andrew Buchbmder Blaine Siegel Sports Editors......................................Danny Pine Teddy Winner Associate Sports Editors ...................................Matt Hirshfield Miyoung Lee Copy Editors...............................................Scott Hyman Edouard Markson Photographs Editor..................................David Kim Associate Photography Editor.................. David Rettinger Film Critic ........................................Barrs Weil Art Editor..................................................Fran Trester BUSINESS STAFF Business Advertising Manager .................Erik Gershwind Jennifer Presant Circulation Manager .............................. Michael Masri FACULTY Editorial Advisor.......................... Mr Gifford Cobb Business Advisor .......................... Mr William Reilly Acting Principal .. Ruth Harrison Blaine Siegel — Ass Op-ed Ed.. Andrew But hbindcr — Assoc. Op-ed Ed.. Meredith ('«olden — Op-ed Ed.. James Hammond — Op-ed Ed. With an absolute domination by the Senior Class, the editors of Guide Post made it through another year of assign- ing. photographing, writing, rewriting, and laying-out. Phis year w ith the addition of a typeset- ting computer, editors have been able to typeset articles. T his allows them to see il any format changes need to be made and it facilitates making alterations. As expected, members, the editors-in-chief especially, had to familiarize themselves with its oper- ation and had to develop a new organiza- tional system. This prevented them from “getting off the ground as quickly as thev would have liked, but once they got on track, they cranked out double their usual output in November and December. T he business staff and the faculty advisor are also integral parts of Guide Post production. Guide Post business is in charge of the financial aspects of newspaper production which includes selling advertisements and keeping the books. The faculty advisor. Mr. Cliff Cobb, is an advisor in the true sense of the word, as he never makes decisions for the staff, while he still offers experienced advice. In Guide Post, unlike many other clubs, positions are based on ability and must be earned. The 1986-7 staff was dedicated to their purpose and probably learned and benefited from the experience. Academics 45 Using Their Heads Science Olympiad Team: (top) Mr ki S yk- man, Richard Nathan son. Eynat Blumcnfeld. l-uueii Werner. Steve Urn. Jon Morrill. Ben hdelman. Bobbv Huang; i mid) Susan Sc fa rad i. Adam Lechncr. Thomas Youn. Jason Epstein. Ric h Lobel. Julie Kang, (bolt Jorge Latorre. Steven Posner. Eddie Markson. Amit Sethi. Scott Fink. Sponsor Diana Dregei Imageless Abbv Berman. Gregg Penn. Much Tobin Math Team: (top) Eddie Markson. An Shamash. Gregg Penn (capt). Adam Lechncr. Ben Edelman; (mid) Abbv Ber- man. Steven Posner; (hot) Jon Morrill, Peter Smith. Debbie Rifkin. Sponsor Samuel Brenner ltnagclcss: Steve Urn. Debbie Nabi 46 Academics Science Fiction Club: (tap) Bobby Huang (VP). Eve Grcenbaum. Sieve Posner. Debbie Nabi, GaarMI chan; (mid) Doai Okin. Steven Myint. Jorge LJtorre (Sec), Ellen Kount2. Abby Berman. Brielle Ruienberg. Gregg Penn (Treas). Blaine Siegel; (bot) Ari Snamash. Jon Feldman, Marcus Gannava (Pres). Drbbic Rifkin. Andrew Follender. Andy Lewis. Eric Blank Imageless: Matthew Berman. Eddie Markson. Joseph Rabv. David Rettinger (Chair) Students at North have the opportunity to become involved in various intellectual teams and clubs such as the Science Olympiad Team, the Math Team and the Science Fiction Club. These organizations welcome experts and beginners in the par- ticular subject. They compete with other sch K ls and work on projects, but most of all these students have fun. The Science Olympiad Team is involved in many dif- ferent types of competition, some of which are intellectual, but most are just for fun. North’s Math Team has gained the posi- tion of first place in Nassau County, w ith an average of 18 correct questions out of 30. If you have ever taken one of these tests, you would know that this score is very com- mendable. Imagination is an important part of the Science Fiction Club since the members use their imagination to assume that they are no longer humans, but superior beings out on a quest for something. The members also co- host a yearly science fiction convention at Adelphi University. As shown by the two successful records of the Science Olympiad Team and the Math Team, there are many “super-bright” students who represent this school and it is therefore important to be proud of these high achievers. Academics 47 Shalom! Bonjour! Hola! Hebrew Culture Club: (far top) llan Berkner. Jeff Bull. Shatokh Sarcf- zadc; (top) Susan Sefaradi. Romina Shirian. Darrish Israeli. Svlvia Sharazi. Debbie Sefaradi. Rhonda Ebert (Treas). Shahrazad Afra. Orna Melamed. Nili Farzan, Jon Linker. Lynn Slakter (VP). Albert Masry. Carmel Kashani. David Kaufman. Robert Katz, Josh Marks; (mid) Elana Beroukhun. Cathy Schwartz. Nadia Narotzkv, Kurt Jacobs. Jeff Leiberman, Sandv Abefes, Danielle Rosten; (hot) Danny Liebensohn (Pres). Issac Cresses. Rkhard Shrefan. Sponsor Diana Penn Imageless; Tamara Kiwi. Debbie Rapaport (Sec) French Club: tfar top) Elise Licbes- kind. Tricia Williams. Josh l.upkin. Rob l marque. Midi Szykman. Nili Farzan; (top) Pierre Menard, Phil Pine (VP). Todd Kahn. Debbie Nabi.'Susan Sefaradi. l amara Kiwi (Treas), Ellen Smith. Liz Atkins; (mid) Graeme Lipper. Brittnev Wertheim. Samantha Rai (Pres). Liz Evans. Meredith Golden (Sec). Shira Kash; (hot) Kim Pane off. Es- ther Semsei. Lisa Gitnick, Liza Pascal. Evnat Biumenfeld. Ronit Eliav. Afyssa DeSimone. Eden Homg. Sponsor Miriam Hollander Imageless: Lisa Bernstein. Scott Fink. Kevin Friedman. Jackie ('«old- stein. Lee-Ora Green. Heather Hope. Mary Kahng. Meredith Katz. Iris Lev. Sarah Peterson. iessica Rosenbaum. Missv Singer, ‘milv Storeh 48 Academics Spanish Club: (top} Alan Dybncr. Danny Pine (Co-Pres). Man Feimod (See), Steven Posner (Co- Pres). Gary Obler (VP), Josh I .up- kin. Jason Epstein. Mitih Tobin; (mul) Jeff Fidel, Steve Lim, Amy Bauinstem, David Ckxlin (Treat), Alvson Walder; (bot) Done Weiner. Melanie Dorn. Susan Sefaradi. Sponsor Judith Solomon Imageless: Liz Ajodan. NX Farzan. Jennifer Feeney. Laura (Goldstein, Jennifer Halpern, Lii Kase, Jill Levine. Debbie Lewis. Sharon Melamed. Lee Miller. Roya Moadel. Seth Oliphant. Joseph Kaby, Leslie Reisman, Nancy Roberts. Meredith Sellinger. Linda Shamoon. Steve Sharon Many students at North take language courses in addition to their required subjects. If their interest in these languages goes beyond the classroom, there are extra-curricular clubs after school which they can join. The French Club is a popular language club. I'he club sponsored an exchange program with the Lycee Massema in Nice. France for many years. On alternate years, French students attend North, or a group of North’s students go to Nice. This year, 17 Great Neck North students went to France for three weeks, which they found to be an enriching and ful- filling experience. The Spanish Club had a successful year as well. The Spanish Food Day was enjoyed by all and allowed the club to earn a great deal of money. This club engages in such activities as food sales, pen pal sponsors, and field trips.to Spanish restaurants. In addition, the Spanish Club sponsors an exchange to Spain on years that the French Club hosts visiting French students. The Hebrew Culture Club is one of North’s largest clubs. The club is actually a branch of the Jewish Public Youth Movement (JPYM), which has chapters all over Long Island. This club w as established to spark an interest in the Jewish religion and how it applies to daily life. They too have sponsored many activities such as a summer trip to Israel, a ski trip, and visits to a nursing home. The language clubs are among the most popular in the school, because they combine the useful skills of learning another language or culture with fun and enjoyment. Academics 49 Debate — Forensic Team: (If Io it) Jon llakimi. David Kaufman. Peter Smith (Pres). Sponsor larrv Schloss Itnagclcss: Ben Kink. FJIcn Kount . Jon Morrill. Hyc-Won Suk (VP) Model U.N.: ((op) James Hammond (VP). David Stone. Josh Peirez. Dan Barocas. David Reiter. Alan Dybncr; (mid) Scoct Fink. Erik Gershwind. Brett Sokol. Rich l.obcl (Pres), I .aura Ries. Jessica Lustig. Marv Wvnperle, Mary Kahng. Ijsa Gitnk k. Wendy Epstein; (bo() Thomas Youn(Treas), Meredith Katz (Sec). Roger Singer. David Rosenberg. Josh Ropelman. Julie Em- anuel Imageless: Stephanie Doyle. Ben Fink. I.ee-Ora Green. Abe Maslavi Academics Model Congre� � : top) Mcrcdilh (.olden (Sec). Debbie Lewis (Treas). Sloane Seaman. Faith Weinberg. Karen Masri; (mid) Brittney Wertheim (Pres). Samantha Rai (VP). Tim Holahan. Henry Ohebshalom. Ken Hoexter. An- drew Buthbindcr; (hot) Josh Rai. Karen l.m. Niaa SlCgll, Jamie Cohen, l.isa Jacobson. Sponsor Barbara Young. Sponsor Susan Moor Imageless: Tracy Berger. Erin Breen. David Feder. Lisa Fishman. Seth Fishman. Jon Kalikow. Tamara Kiwi. Dimitri Korahais. Mike Masri. Amy Metsch. Jennifer Sal burg. Shirin Zade Students at North have the opportunity to get involved in three forensic clubs — the De- hate-Forensic Team. Model U.N. Club and Model Congress. Members participate in ac- tivities which combine learning with fun. These organizations provide excellent op- portunities to help students develop their ex- temporaneous speaking skills and inform them of controversial political issues. The Debate-Forensic Team participates in various tournaments throughout Long Is- land. and conducts debates with other neigh- boring schools. President Peter Smith says, “This team is more than just an after-sc hool activity because it teaches students how to better interact with their peers and to develop better speaking skills. The team conducted the fifth annual “Great Debate which was once again a success. The Model U.N. (United Nations) and Model Congress Clubs are different in that Model U.N. deals with international issues and the second with national concerns. Both organizations participate in conferences sponsored by several Ivy League schools. Model U.N. members are proud of their high standing at this year’s Yale convention w here they represented Japan. Not only did thev win an award for being one of the top three schools, but members Mary kahng. Rich Lobe 1, Josh Peirez and Brett Sokol won awards for their impressive performances in their committees. Model Congress also was involved in similar conventions, but they were at Wash- ington and Boston, sponsored by Princeton and Harvard, respectively. At the Harvard conference where 20 schools participated. Senior Tim Holahan and Henry Ohebsha- lom received awards for their committees and Jon Kalikow and Karen Levy won hon- orable mentions. Academics 51 The Pen is Mightier than the Sword Epiphany: (top) Atnit Sethi. Julie Em- anuel. Graeme Lipper. Michael Shapiro; (mid) Nora Uickshin. Carolyn Rasnip (Asst. Ed.). Josh l.upkin (Bus. Ed.); (hot) Felicia Weiner. Ellen Smith (Editor). Roger Singer. Sidney Rosen- zweig Imageless: Tracy Gardstein (Asst.Ed.) North Star: (If to rt) Scott Lorin (Assoc. F.d.), Rhonda Ebert (Copy Ed.). Hank Steinberg (Editor) Imageless: Scott Fink. Seth Fishman. Julie Kang. Andy Kronfeld (Copy Ed.). Graeme Upper. Josh l.upkin Academics Sports View: (If to rt) Matthew Feinsod (Editor). Gary (iblcr (Mgr. Ed ). Andy Solomon (Treas). Jason Epstein (Gipy Etf) I (nameless.Jordan Birnbaum, David Brenner. Jcfl Brill. Andrew Cotton. Erik Gcrshwind. Adam Gibgoi. Michael Greenberg. Mark Grijns tein. Sean Harris. Rich Jacklin, Rich Nelton, David Reker, David Rosenberg. Jason Rundeli. Craig Shapiro. Geoff Singer. Roger Singer. Peter Weinstock In the great tradition of scholastic improvement at North, three literary clubs have been established: Epiphany, North Star and Sports View. These three pub- lications combine writing skills, organization and creativity with specific subject interests. Epiphany is (deal Neck North’s literary and artistic magazine. It contains poetry, short stories, drawings and photography, providing an outlet for creative writers and artists in the school. North Star deals mainly with news issues, and acts as a kind of annual media- coverage journal. Sports View has only been recently formed by Matthew Feinsod and Andrew Solomon. It is published quarterly, highlighting selected seasonal professional and interscholastic athletic teams and sports. Because each of these clubs concentrates on a specific theme, students inter- ested in that subject are able to participate as well as students interested in writing. Academics 53 Art Club: (If loti) EUd) Smith (Sec).Fran I res- ter (Trcas), Nora I.ockshin. Debbie Nabi. Rova Moadcl (Pres). La Aiodan (VP) Imageless: Susan Cho. Tracy Gardstein, Shawn Greenberg, l urie Nathanson.Juulco Noqaini. Jennifer North. Jae-Min Pail. An- drew Peterson .Judy Snow. Amit Sethi. Asako Tsujii. Yuko Tsujii. Karen Wasserspring. Peter Yen Varied Interest Groups Psychology Club: (top) Lenny Karpenstein, Kim Paticoff, Sharon Levi. Vandelyn Moody; (mid) Matthew Berman. Maureen Chaves. Malt Feinsod. Felic Luxenberg (VP). Anne Winston (Pres). Joel Kaye (Trcas), Deborah Mitchell. Andy Solomon. Josh Marks; (bot) Courtney Abrams. Alison Koondel. Sponsor Ixirraine Reit I mageless: Sandy Abdes. David Ddotl. Stepha- nie Doyle, Rhonda Ebert, Tracy Gardstein. U Kase. Jennifer Marks. Jac-Eun Paik. Evan Rothman. Brtelle Rutenberg, Danny Shul- man (Sec). Sloane Seaman. Debbie Scfaradi. Melissa Steiner 54 Academics Enterprisers: (top) Robert Katz. Dan Barocas; (mid) Holly Ohebsion. Nano Rosen blu m; (hot) Carolyn Schulman (Treas). Jessica Suss man, Shira Kash. l.iza jarolem. Keren Ofcr, Scott Tobin (VP). Sponsor l.vnda Rilandrt Imageless: David DcLott (Pres). 1 uis Diamond (Sec). Evan Rothman Fart of school life at North is the wide range of activities and diversity of interest clubs. Some of these clubs are the Art Club. Psychology Club, Enterprisers and the L.aw Club (or Future Lawyers of America). Starting in March of this year, the members of the Art Club began to paint murals on the walls of the building. The members had to gain the approval of Dr. Harrison who reviews the pieces before they arc drawn. The members not only come up with the ideas and drawings, but also work one day a week after school, using overhead projectors to cast im- ages on the walls. Some of these murals are Ernest Heming- way, the Blazer logo, a drum set and a dragon which looks like an overgrown caterpillar. North also has a Psychology Club in which students discuss various issues and problems relating to adolescence. This club may prove helpful to underclassmen who have the chance to discuss some of their worries or concerns about a particular subject. One member said, “The Psychology Club is a great opportunity to hear other people’s points of view and learn about yourself.” This year at North there was an increased interest in career planning explaining why two career clubs. Enterprisers and the l.aw Club, attained a popularity plateau higher than ever before. The Enterprisers purpose is to do professional typing of research papers and documents for students, teachers and members of the community. There is a charge for these services which goes toward purchasing equipment for students who use the facilities of the Business Department. The Law' Club is for students interested in any and all forms of law prac- tice. Its main purpose is to participate in the New York annual statewide mock trial tournament, held in Mineola. These two clubs represent the emphasis put on planning for the future. Law Club: (If to rt) Mike Kur rok. Lisa Rosenberg, David Kaufman. Jessica Rosenbaum. Lisa Peirocelli. Liza Jarolem. Henry Ohebshalom. Roya Moadel (Co-Pres), Andrew Cotton, James Hammond. Sponsor Ted Green Imageless: Liz Ajodan. David Ohebshalom Academics Amy Bauimtein Abby Berman Lisa Bernstein Eric Brecher Rhonda Brodsky Frank Bua Andrew Buchbindt r Caryn Cammeyer Carcne Chan Victor Chang losee Charset Maureen Chaves Lowell Citron Adam Clogston Michael Cohn Jennifer Coon Majoric Dipped Anat Kliav lasa Fishman Carolyn Garfinkcl Stephanie Glazer Meredith (Golden Michael (Greenberg Jared CGreenholz Brooke (Greenhouse Elizabeth Crolnick James Hammond Jesse Hartman Michele Holstein Scott Hvman Marie Jcanniion Todd Kahn [.aurie Kalash Shira hash David Kim Tamara Kiwi Alyson Klein Dimitri Korahais Pam landman Jon lavish Miyoung Lee Iris Lev Robert Liebross Scott Lorin Kathleen Maier Seth Marcus Ed Markson Amy Metsch lee Miller Rova Moadel Debbie Nabi Ivan Nass Bobbv Nejat David Ohebshalom Hollv Ohebsion Sarah Peterson Dannv Pine Philip Pune Steven Posner Ivan Presant Tina Renick Wendy Rice Eric Rios Jamie Roberts Nancy Rose Yassman Sassouni Carolyn Schulman Ari Seldman Ari Shamash Nina Siegal Scott Silbcrstcin Missy Singer Leslie Sirota Ellen Smith Eddie Soleymani Robin Soloman Seth Steifman Dannv Steinberg Hank Steinberg Jeremy Stephens Mara Stephens Steve Stern Emilv Storch Ari ’f'aitz Matt Testa I odd Timpa Matt Turetsky Barbara Waldman Teddy Winner Anne Winston Randv Yaloz Shirin Zade Debby Zimmerman Nancy Zuckerbrod Just Some Friendly Advice (right) Seniors Todd Timpa, Scott Silberstein. and Leslie Sirota head the discussion with their peer group. (below) Seniors Caryn Cammeyer. Debbie Zimmerman, and Shirin Zade enjoy the first peer counseling session. (below rt) Ninth grade girls listen attentively to the advice of Senior Jamie Roberts. Peer Counseling To say the least, entering high school can be con- fusing and even frightening. Understanding these feelings, the guidance counselors of Great Neck High tried to find a solution to the situation. Six years ago the North Guidance staff implemented the peer counseling project. The idea behind the introduction of peer coun- selors was that the incoming 9th graders would be able to better relate to students closer to their own age than to adults. The peer counselors are chosen as “students who are sensitive, compassionate, and good listeners.” They undergo three full days of training in the spring of their junior year. Each peer leader met w ith other peer leaders and a group of 9th graders approximately every other week and discussed how the f reshmen were relating to their new surroundings aiuUeachers. Most of the incoming 9th graders fit right in, and for them, the meetings were only one more reassurance of how they would fit in. But for some, the meetings may have made the difference. It is difficult to evaluate the success of the peer counselors, because students related to the meet- ings in their own ways ranging from the relief of missing a day of English, to reassurance given f rom the group. But as a w hole, the 198b peer counseling group performed exceedingly well. Academics DEDICATION . 77imys . 7Aat • fi.'i ifi zz e . ( e is t e s ty t ae? f{ to c o Jbcojb c e? fifty ( on 't eoe et ter leam? .c ans S tooult teyin to see. i eyb e ca i te IteaiUd u 7 tey tot so mac t toy tte . is one reyart s t c creation T ant u er at t e nuyesty of it a . l cr uifis sonte uy ute an c a e 7o create a utor 'o freace a u oite fifte t a an e ant u er a . is it rea y an s meant to te. . is ate enter t e untr i o nac ear ferrttr t anm a seem to me , -7 at nut t e an come t ?yet er . To s ano t e teaaty o natare a u t c. Mr. Bernard Ludwig was a man who chose to stay late after school to do the necessary paperwork of a principal, rather than stay shut up in his office during the course of the school day. He wanted to be immersed in the pulse of the school day rolling for- ward, the students giving life to the building. Dr. Harrison said. “He loved this school. I remember . . . after he applied to be Assistant Superintendent, he surprised every- body, well almost everybody, by withdrawing his application. It was after the school prom — that did it for him, when he decided that his place was really here. Very close. Very involved with the people ..Then quietly, “It was his life.” When it came to his actions. Firmly, quietly, he had the courage and imagination to take chances. With a belief that what kept a school alive was the introduction of new programs — he promoted the brightest kids through the I.B.; he also supported those who were having difficulty. He had the will to put himself on the line. He was a friend. He was a mentor. He was a listener. He was a {t JT ai any teacher who happened to be a principal. Teachers, students, secretaries, all walked away from his office feeling that he truly cared, only because he indeed did care. In fact, in his eight-and-a- half years at North, whatever the differences or disagreement in opinion which occurred, what was never once brought into ques- tion was his humanity and his integrity. It was with his courage that he looked for answers. He was not afraid of hard answers; he did not hide behind excuses simply for expediency. “He dealt with his illness the same way. He was going to do every- thing he could to fight it. But he also came to some peace with him- self. He knew that the end was nearing and accepted it.” said Dr. Harrison. The Arista staff would like to dedicate the 1986-87 yearbook to the memory of Mr. Bernard Ludwig who will continue to live in our hearts. Academics Administration Dr. T. Edwards — Asst. Superintendent Dr. William Shine — Superintendent Angelo Sabatelli — Acting Assistant Principal Board of Education: Constance McNichol. Robert Rosenthal. Donald Ashkenase. Lawrence Gross, and Mona Fuchs. Charles Butera — Dean Academics Dr. Arthur McCann — Department Head Frances Levine Guidance Eric Wood Babette Rotner Gerilynn Chafetz Academics 59 English John Kramer Charles Butera Helen Brenner Michael Elliser Marcia Lawrence } Evelyn Schiesinger Kathy Kramer — Department Head 60 Academics Alyce Barnett Carolee Kamin Academics 61 Science Carol Mitch — Department Head We would like to pay tribute to Mr. Roosevelt Hines who will continue to live in our memories. Harriet (iellert Edward Slater Dr. Michael O’Sullivan 62 Academics Norman Ix vin Diana Dreger Martin Bennett i Irene Fogel Peter (fuastella Francis Koppeis Rosemary Finizio Marilyn Nissman Social Studies 64 Academics Susan Moor William Reilly — Acting Department Head ! Fred Lewis Elizabeth Beecher Erika Merems Academics 65 Mathematics Anna Brooks Louis Cataliotti Academics Iris Huie Beverly Schill Jeanne Shevlin Samuel Brenner Mary Alx s Academics 67 Liliane Lazar — Department Head Foreign Language Judilh Solomon Frank Siegel 68 Academics James Aubuchon Joy Sonders Sumner Daniels Miriam Hollander Technology Gerald Denzer — Department Head Kenneth Jaeger Peter DeFilippo Chris Geiger Academics Business Robert Johnson Leonard Mandel — Department Head Theodore Gouzoules Theodore Green Dianne Kdgerton Academics Christine Newhall Lynda Kilander Joyce Stewart Loretta Corey Lloyd Miller — Department Head Dennis Piunno Academics 71 Physical Tara Casey 72 Academics Dennis Burden — Department Head Health Ildiko Catuogno Alice Mackin Home Economics Barbara Williams — Department Head Thomas Pierzga — Department Head Drivers Education Richard Sadlo Academics 73 Individual Development Phillip Seidenberg Reading Ruth Davis — Department Head Henrietta Feldberg Patricia Harrison Reisha Berkowsky Andrea Skliar Diana Penn — Department Head Tesol Prep Marilyn Sipress Carolyn Kaminester Suzanne Rawitz 74 Academics Speech Raymond Olsen — Department Head I .aura Stern Social Workers Jerome Richards Psychologist Hildegarde MatlofT Dr. Clenn Pollack Barbara Sarah Academics 75 Music We pay tribute to Mr. Thompson who touched the lives of all who knew him. Bruce Thompson — Department Head I)r. James Shepherd Community School Library Carolee Kamin Ruth Levin, Mary Jane Rcssa, and Barbara Berkowitz — Department Head 76 Academics Writing Barbara Fist hi Marsha Schwartz Merrvl Mandler Resource Rochelle Feldman Audio Visual Marjorie Irwin Academics 77 Eleanor Bartels, Mary Ann Kelly, Barbara Robinson, and Toni Bieber. Office Staff Jean Perret Betty Krau lCafeteria stalil Rosalie Reed. Lucy Dobie, Elbe Lazaunik (Head), Natalie Jacobs, Tess Vanagas, Anna Chriskatos. Paula Brill, and Mina LoPic- colo 78 Academics Paraprofessionals Myra Hugo at Harriet Goldstein Helen DeCillis Gladys Rodriguez Alneta Moody Gertrude Jettelson Jacqueline Kallslich Theresa Korman Sylvia Korenge K-ustodiahsI George Warner, Ric hard Meyer (Head). James Pentecost. Kenny Reed, and Thomas O'Brien. Academics 79 STUDENT 80 Si udem Portraits PORTRAITS The Projected Image: These are your surface images which decide people’s first impressions. Your appearance can affect many aspects of your character and personality. Your photographs have changed through- out the years as you have developed and matured, and will continue to do so in the future. Student Portraits 81 Seniors Stacy Abrams Senior Betsy Mitchell glances at Senior Kiva Cohen. Beth Achenbaum Julie Ackerman Shahrazad A f ra Daniel Anajovich Eve Applebaum Edward A mow Christopher Athineos 82 Student Portraits I ... 2 ... 3 . . . Kick! Nancy Rose — smiling with satis- faction Tracy Bader Student Portraits 83 Faith Baxter Gillian Berg Jordon Bergstein Abby Berman Glenn Beyer Garin Blank Student Portraits Pamela Borah Denise Boselli Sally Braver Eric Brecher Student Portraits Frank Bua Andrew Buchbinder Caryn Cammeyer Marcus Cannava Alan Cohen Andrew Cohen Dana Cohen 86 Student Portraits Kiva Cohen Michael Cohn Jennifer Coon Brigid Corr Eric Del man Ginestra DeSimone Payam Dilmanian Michael Corn Samuel DeCesare Marjorie Dippell Student Portraits Senior Debbie Sireim develops her talents in art. Peter F del man Data Eichhorn Corinne Eisenberg Anat Eliav Elizabeth Evans Adam Fells David F'eder Samuel F'ensterstock In the beginning, it doesn’t seem all that bad. Send for a few applications, make appointments for interviews, fill out the applications, and wait. What’s the big deal? However, soon it became evident that applying to college wasn’t a process, it was a way of life. According to those around me, I could make a career out of a job at McDonald’s, commit suicide, or apply seriously. Of course my parents weren’t much help since all they did was nag and criticize. Soon I became more serious about the whole process and started to look at things differently. Hobbies became talents. Bad grades became inaccurate numbers bestowed upon me by the impersonal, bureaucratic system. Summer vacations in Florida became travel experiences. After looking at two or three applications, the thought of doing even ten became somewhat impossible. The most incredible thing about an application is that it restructures the thought process of an applicant. It always asks things like “Which person has most in- fluenced your life?” Well, there’s always the teacher who gave you a 47 final average and ruined your chances of getting into a de- cent college. Unfortunately, they’re not looking for such honest answers. I would have liked to have seen more realistic ques- tions like “What would you like to see done to the teacher who gave you that low- grade?” By the time I had finally gotten the appli- cations in, I was convinced that the one who had suggested McDonald’s as a career was the most sane. Student Portraits Jessica Felierer David Field Brad Finkelstein Justine Fiore Lisa Fishman Justin Frankel Jesse Friedman Stephen Friedman Janet Gaines Carolyn Garfinkel Oregg Garflnkle Senior Mike Holt, the county star of our winning football (cam Senior Joyce jangana enjoying a free period outside Student Portraits 89 Gary Garret David Godin Geoffrey Good stein Gary Gilbert Paul Gerben Jennifer Goldberger Caleb Gordon Michael Greenberg Meredith Golden Jamie Gorelick Jared Greenholz Johanna Goodman Steven Grauer Brooke Greenhouse 90 Student Portraits Elizabeth Grolnick Da n id Grossfekl Helen Guevara Michelle Gutman Babak Hakakian Afsaneh Hakimi lames Hammond Jesse Hartman Corey Hennig Matthew Hirsh field Emily Hoffman Timothy Holahan Michele Holstein Michael Holt Po-Chen Huang Student Portraits Scott Hyman Dariush Israeli Shari Jackowitz David Jadidian Joyce Jangana Marie Jeanniton Craig Kabot Todd Kahn Senior Pam Ma ur at the height of senioritis Laurie Kalash Wendy Kalnick Tony Khazzam Student Portraits David Kim Tamara Kiwi Jeannie Kim Sigal Kimhi Senior Seth Marcus satisfying his nutritional needs for a day at school Steven Koeppel Nfahtab Kohanim Stacey Kornhaber Dimitrios Korahais Andrew' Kronfeld Picture a Monday morning at a little before eight at North. Students are standing on the front steps, rushing to lockers and classes or just talking with friends about the events of the past weekend and plans for the week. Teachers are finishing their cups of coffee, reviewing lesson plans or preparing themselves for the school day. Everyone seems busy. But. where are the seniors? The homeroom bell rings and teachers take attendance. The classes in which seniors are enrolled are half full. But where are they? Well, some are visiting colleges and having interviews. Others are probably catching up on missed sleep after a very enjoyable weekend. And then there are those who couldn’t quite get the paper done for today and whose parents believed them when they said, “Oh, my first period teacher is absent. No school til 10.” All of this adds up to a major component of that word — senioritis. Senioritis is the term used to describe the attitude and behavior of students in the twelfth grade. Senioritis is something not learned or taught but rather naturally acquired. It is a senior’s way of life. Besides the absence rate, free periods become more frequent especially around those designated for lunch. It’s supposed that with access to a car, one goes to Mickey D’s (McDonald’s), Dunkin Donuts or anywhere within a 15 mile radius (because if they’re late to the next period, it won’t really matter). If watching Polo Road during the lunch periods, one will see students’ cars tearing out of the teachers’ lower lot and then going around the cul-de-sac at least five times so that everyone can get a good view of the car and of course, the driver. The true reason behind senioritis is the idea that twelfth graders don’t have that ambition to strive for success because the transcript is of minimal concern. Filling out college applications and writing college essays takes the place of doing any homework. With all of this pressure about college on their minds, maybe senioritis «justified. Come April 15, when the anxiety about acceptances has ended, the real fun begins — senioritis at its peak! Student Portraits Michael Kurzrok Pamela landman Jonathan Kushner Lloyd Uipidus Michaela Kypson Adam Utsky Kathy Lavian Jonathan lavish Miyoung Ix?e Michele Landau ,ris Lev Robert Liebross Michael Lipkins 94 Student Portraits (ill London Felice Luxenberg Michael Masri Peri Lublin Scott Lorin Matthew l,ondon Stacey Lynn Scott MacDonald Kathleen Maier Edouard Markson Abraham Maslavi Seth Marcus Chris Matchton Signe Mauerstein Student Portraits 95 Rebecca Melamed Adam Meltzer (bot If) Seniors Randy Schneider. Craig kabot and Scott Sklar claim their terri- tory on the front steps. (bot rt) Senior l.eslie Sirota after a hard day at North (below) Seniors lawinic Mkhetson and Jeremy Wiles share a laugh at Doorway I. Pamela Mazur Amy Metsch Senior Jared Greenholz — I wonder who he's looking at! Roya Moadel Nazanine Moezinia Jeffrey Mooallem Vandelyn Moody Morris Moradof Michael Mostel Dean Movtady Steven Myint Brett Morgan Student Portraits Deborah Nabi Robert Nejat Susan Oestreich Igal Namdar Sharona Nassirzadeh Keren Ofer Robert Oginski Davis Ohebshalom Student Portraits Gregory Penn Joan Perhaes Lisa Petrocelli Daniel Pine Philip Pine Cathlene Poons Sarah Peterson Jill Petrocelli Student Portraits Edward Reed Christina Renick Deborah Rifkin Eric Rios Senior Stephen Schwciger — Go ahead, make my day! David Rettinger Jamie Roberts Nancy Rose Michele Rosenblum Wendy Rice Kenneth Roggen Nancy Rosenblum Student Portraits Jennifer Rosenhaus Alexander Rosenthal Ml ■ Pamela Scheinblum Jonathan Sachs Yasman Sassouni m Y'oko Sato Senior Jill London, all decked out for gym. Senior Johanna Goodman — Let’s give her a hand! For the seniors, graduation is near, college is a summer away and saying farewell is very imminent. Being a senior in June is conducive to reminiscing about the last four years, evaluating aspects of personal charac- ter and wondering how college life will compare to that of high school. Seniors look back over their child- hood. knowing that it is just about over and then come to realize that they will soon have to say goodbye. First comes the goodbye to parents who have raised them to what they have become. Because most students link their parents to a feeling of sta- bility and security, this will be an emo- tional experience. Second comes the farewell to friends, those who have been their source of support and w ith whom they have shared secrets and feelings. Thus is created a special bond which w ill make it difficult to say goodbye. Then is made the promise to keep in touch; yet many will not. Finally these seniors say farewell to their community. Great Neck, though leased and ridiculed, deserves their appreciation for the benefits it has provided them. Each student will re- member something different about this town because it has meant something different to each of them, be it good or bad. Most w ill recall their school since after all. they each spent six and a half hours there a day — day after day, year after year. These seniors will remember their teachers and the impact that each of them made. Some memories will be very- funny, others depressing, and all will be nostalgic. The seniors will always cherish their pasts but will soon dis- cover that the most exciting time is yet to come. Student Portraits Beverly Schenck Benjamin Schneider Carolyn Schulman Elisa Schweber milk' : Glenn Shaller . • Melissa Sehlegcr Stephen Schweiger Ariel Scldman Nilloofar Shaer Michael Shapiro Su anne Shohet A rich Shamash Nina Siegal Blaine Siegel Scou Silberstein Student Portraits Robin Silberzweig Jonathan Singer Edmund Soleymani Scott Sklar Rachael Small Ellen Smith Ethan Smith Melissa Solomon Robin Solomon Student Portraits 103 Daniel Steinberg Henry Steinberg (above) Senior Jordon Bcrgstein — “What's wrong with my shades!? (rtghl) Senior Wendy Eagle examines her negatives in photography. 104 Student Portraits (above) Senior Jeff Mooallem — The (� ood Samaritan Student Portraits 105 Ariel Taitz Cary Talbot Lisa Tamber Erez Tavor Senior Chris Malchton — a serious moment Matthew Testa Franc ine Trester Yuko Tsujii 106 Student Portraits Lisa Turner (far bot) Maybe Senior Rebecca Melamed would ne happier in class — Nah! (hrlow) Eric Solowey wants YOU! Barry Weil Glenn Wciser Peter Turchin Matthew Turetzky Jaclyn Wachter Barbara Waldman Peter VVeinstock Susan Weintraub Brittney Wertheim Michael Whitley Jeremy Wiles Susan Williams Seniors Ivan Nass and Jesse Hartman laugh a little on Senior portrait day. Ted Winner Anne Winston Steven Woodruff Randy Yaloz 108 Student Portraits Deborah Zimmerman Nancy Zuckerbrod Karen Zweig a Maya Zur Senior Amy Baumstein — Proud of her work? Senior Scon Silberstein with stars in his eyes Imageless: Nedda Cano-Rios Michelle Conte Babak Damaghi Sandra Donath Harvey Dunn Eric Finchum Eldad Husravi Seth Malamut Lloyd McGreevy Rul en Nassimiha Robert Nathan Ramin Partovi Andrea Pearson Jennifer Price Marlene Quitkin Shannon Ross Elmer Sanchez Saul Saveh Randolph Schneider Scott Smith David Tobocman Student Portraits 109 Sharon Abraham Lisa Abrahams Daniel Ac kerman Melissa Ac kerman Michael Acosta ! auren Adelman Sara Agajan li Ajodanpour Elizabeth Atkins Rebecca Auerbach Rachel Badin Ut Raklucci Joseph Rardi James Barton Jill Becker Debbie Beer Nicole Belkin lasa Bennett Saia Bennett Nicole Berx Trace Berj$er a Beroukhitn Stefanie Bitch Stacey Blank Carol Blume Lisa Bonder Krin Breen Rebecca Breite David Brenner Todd Brous Lvdia Chalilf Howard C.liien Tanva Clifton (arin ( then Jamie Cohen Russell Cohen T amara Cohen Tina (U� lc Andrew Cotton Terry Dan i cr Student Portraits David Delntt Dawn Dm hell lawns Diamond Brviin Dolgin Melanie Dorn Adam Dorsky (top) Emily Kombluih and Wendy Ekhd share secrets on the telephone imuUU) Jeff Muller — One helluva smile (abvur) (joins Diamond — What a wav 10 start a Monday! kk (•oldstcin shows his St udt Emily Drucker Rhonda Hitrt Omal F iline W'rndv Fichefl Ainv Eascnbrrg Julie F.manuel Kathy Eliassian Ivy Epstein Jason Epstein Jacob Ettinger Eric Eulinger Ntli Farzan Matthew Fcinsod Meredith Fcinsod Joshua Fcinstetn Joseph Feldman Nicole Feldman Traci Fenton Tamini him hum Benjamin Fink Matthew Flaniltaft ‘nt Portraits 111 David Flcshcl Mic hael KoUcnder (� ai Food� � AihIica (.amlolli Sieve� Fried Adrienne Gapplcberg Tracv (iardstcin Paul (iassman David Gastwirth Etienne (k’lilin Adam Gibgot Jane Gimburg Rohm (ioldfarb Jackie (ioldslein i tura (ioldslein Kovs (ioldslein Shan (ioodstein Manuel Gordon Randolph Golllieb Eve (ireenbaum Amy Grossman RoU-m Grossman Kim llaencl David llaghani Sean Harris Randi Henman David Holstein |ames Ignatowsky Stela� Iris Richard Jacklin 1 asa Jacobson Liza (arolem Jonathan Kalikow Josh Kalmowitz Julie Kang Jonathan Kapsis Charles Karasik I leather Karp la’inne Karpenslein Azita Kashani Brian Katz Robert Katz Suzanne Katz Alexander Katzurin Shawn Kaye Melanie Kavscr Rachel Kha zam jimmy Khodabakhshi Ric hard Kim (iabriellc Klappcr Jenny Klein I .aura Korenge Emily Kornbluth Ellen Kountz Erika Krauss larslie Kroengold 112 Student Portraits Adam Krosscr Stephanie Krugman Kathi larorca Michele brow 1asset tr I a o Adam Lrchncr leibowit I wiui a Uitxm it Andrew I eitmidn Mark Lrviro Emily Louie Howard Levy Deborah Lewis Marc lacbennan Steve Lim Tara Liptnskv Marc late Nora Uick liiii Jennifer Locfflei Viio Ijogiudkr Gary I.ui Joseph Lurin Jessica Lustig Michael Luxenberg Alex Mandcl Michelle Marc Marie Marchese Elizabeth Marguhe Joshua Marian Stuart Me Kcn ie Victoria Mehdizadch Sharon Melamed Mkhacl Mena laurcti Merry man Abbv Meyer� Russell Mindkk Catherine Monroe John Moo re head Jon Morrill Mara Movales Jeffrey Muller Jamie Murphy Betsy Nalven | inous Nassir adch Steven NehorayofT Rk hard Nelson Brian Newman Robert Nochella Jennifer North Frank O'Brien Jenmlcr O’Brien Henry Ohebshalom Jennifer Ozer Jac-Fun Paik Jae-Min Paik Jason Pans Student Portraits 113 Andrew Parks Jodi Pcnchina Elsv Per la Saul Pcrla Adam Pierce Asm! Pilo Darren Pori Andrea l uij.ino Sain Rabv jell Ra| .ini Mark Reilly IjtsIic knsman Nancy Roberts Adrienne Robertson Mvles Rodim k David Roggcn Mu had Roll h sat Arman Rokhsar Jessica Rosenbaum Daniel Roaemtein Even Rothman Michael Rouhsar Jason kuitdell Brielle Rutcnherg Matt Safarik Jennifer Sal burg Raiidv Sarf laurcn Schwalbe Gino Sc otto Sloane Seaman Robeit Sedaghatpour Susan Selardi Meredith Scllinger Esther Semsei Linda Shahmoon Daiia Shaoul Craig Shapiro Craig Shapiro Seth Shapiro David Sharbam Benin Shaviv Ixx Shenkman Svlvia Shuazi Ronuna Shuun Danny Shulman Din Stdman Geoffrey Singer Jessica Smith Peter Smith Andrew Snakier Andrew Solomon Laura Spector Heidi Stanton Melissa Steiner Andrew Stengel Victoria Strausman Student Portraits Gary Foodim finds a comfortable position to take a nap in science (lass. Ii has always been said that (he junior year is just something students get through: the last minute push to pull up averages, raise all the money for the prom and decide that this is really the year lor studying without listening to the radio. Eleventh grade is a cru- cial year, not only academically but also mentally and socially. By this time, everyone has established themselves within a group. Juniors learn a great deal about the degree o! their stamina, especially towards May and )une,when they must teach themselves how to balance their extracurriculars. SAT and driving courses, their SAT and Achievement studying, and their homework load. It is some challenge! But when the weekends arrive and Juniors are supposed to partake in day-long bouts of junk food and television accompanied with time for pure escape and “fun,” most are found locked in their rooms under a pile of lxK ks. At the end of the sophomore year, students become anxious about the expected trials and tribulations of the year ahead. But apparently, the Class of ’ H. like all those before them, are happy that this year is behind them and are psyched for the year ahead. Some may not realize that the senior year will bring new anxieties and pressures more important to their futures than ever imaginable. But then again, the senior year has its redeeming qualities. live-Won Suk Andrew Sunshine Br.id Suvwr Ad.mi SiiNMii.in Jessica SusMiian Selma Suvevke Sauna I abri Siantak Ta fresh i Thomas lark a Mitchell I obi 11 Luca Venamini Alvson WakJcr David Waring Adam Wechsler Faith Weinberg Mark Wcisman lil Weiss Felicia Wiener I .aura Wild Man Wvnpcrle Hoonian Yaghoob ar Thomas Youn Bob Zai DrtMiiah «d«� c Alan Zubli Ham Zubli Josh Zui kerbrod Ina Zuckrrbrot Student Portraits 1 1 D Sophomores Sandv Abdes ends Abdet Lori Abrams Mdau Adler R.i|« 'h Adv.im Lee i nor A mado Rohm Aronson Stephanie Am h Manuel As ala Peri Bareish ■Mia n Ban ir Mark Bar rixas Martin Joann«i Bassine Charles Benueli llan Berkner Douglas Bernstein Patts Berookhim Paul Biebrr Jordan Birnbaum Sbari Blinder hsnai Blumcnldd Anthony Bordonaro Terrence Borg Jeff Brill A rich Brodsky Howard Brnnstcin Ann Bua Diana (alls Christen Caraballo mm« ni «M.ilaha I .ini.! ( lialH-ian Robert ('.hang Jennifer Charniat Joshua iharry Teddy Chen Dann Chin Da v id Cicalrsr Ramil Cifron Brvon Colby Rov (a� le Mark ( � rlcv Sabrina C.osi Mad lieu Cullen Thomas Dansbury (oshua Davis Marvbeth DcCcsarc Kval Dor on Tali Dolan Student Portraits 1 Busy at work, sophomores lull'll! the new music requirements Andrew Irwii Dale la wis A Him mi Ijbshut Jon Unkrr (•rarrne tapper Siacev Iondou Kimberlv l M� k ioc laipktolo oshua l.upkm anne I vim h -hlr Maher Ari MarkenMMi Karen Main Albert M asry Andrea Ma ur Heather Meivelnun Orna Melamed Pierre Menard Seth Mdnh Br an Mm haeh Rimherls Mirsks lauda Morales Restta Morale's Donnie Moses lisa Nahi Nadu Narot ks Sim la ejai Sham � n Nesens Heath Newman Junko Nogatni knndaOheb lonaihan Ohcbshaloni wends Oliphant Robert Oppedtsano Darshall Patel Parul Patel Kim Pat ic off left Pegalrs Joshua Petre Steven Perel Anthons PetsMo Andrew Peterson lia Poten one Jennifer Pirsant Shauna Rahinei Matthew Rath left .Anthons Ratamelio Dehbie kapaport AihIs Rasniond l)a i l Reiter Namso Res s Laura Ries Traecv Rios John Rohbms riant imo Rodrigue Student Portraits 119 Alison Rosen David Rosenberg lisa Rosenberg Prior Rosriihluni aiolvn Rosenthal Sidncv Rtiyn vM'in Daniel Roth km Van Runs Robin Sac ks jon.tih.in Salk Saudi.i Santos Damn Sarat adeh-Rad Sharokh Sarral adeh-R.nl Yarl Suso David Savsouni Saveh Sawmill Brian Sc h.tines |ona(han Sc hiklkraui (•wen Vhon rii Andrew Schtilinan Tara Sc hwab (ialhv Sc hwartz Darrvl Vhwchei Debbie Vlaradi A nut Sethi Nikhil shall Michael Shapiro limor Shava Bo Shopxin Jeremv shot Rit hard Siegel Scott Silver David Silvetstcin Roger Sutgei Brum Sklar crcim Skow l.vnn Slakter ludy Snow Brett Sokol Srott Son tag kiniberlv Stanton Mart Steifnian |onathan Steinberg Franc me Stephens (•corge Stergiopoulos Jon Stern David Stone Karen Ijew enjoying a pleasant daydream Student Portraits 1 .ii.i Aarons |«k!i Alx’ln Oren Abraham Jonathan A hi a hams (ou tines Abrams Mm hael Achenbaum Louise Aibel (tilliau Allc n Jacqueline Amern alinoinr Bc'ttv Aininan Simon At t Douglas Baumstcin (•aun Berg Dehbi Betgei Matthew Berman Lisa Blau Krik Bloom maml.i B«x kman Meredith Borg Court ms Brads Julie Bret her Wends Brown Kim Bin hhindet Heather Cahn |enmfer ( arahallo (.athill (Ilian Kim ( hang Ann Chen Sharon Chen Anup Chhahta Soo-Hyun ( ho Carsn (ashen Jennifer Cohen tara (a hen Mk hael Cohen Miles Commodore Maggie ( ossinan ('.olin Deem Alv vi DeSimone Josh Dolgm James Donath Sands Kisenberg Ronit Lli.iv Andrew Kttmger David Luinger ()lga Lvclos |enmler Feeney |oidan Feinstein Jeff Fells Marc Fells Robert hu lirun kim-Mar� e Fichera Rom I it Ids krekamey Fish Andrew Follemler Danielle Forte Magdalena hahs Chnstophei Cade Mark («alias Sami at («angulv |onaihan («elhard Lira («oldtierg lay LokSin Jon tkildin Freshmen 122 Si udent Port rails Stephen K.UIK Li Kaw nide Kivr I.isa KIhmI.mI.uJi.iii Sandy Khorshidi Hvun-Joong Kim Natalie Kivo Alison Koondcl Nat.ilu- Kopriown Anthony KurahaH Jamie Kotkin Frederick Ku«� Day id ( .«iUJm IiiiikIi Andy H� ldstein Jeffrey (iolditrin 1)avi(i (hmKlnian Debtm («ordoti j.itiina Gordon Mathew (tordon Brett (nirrlMk Shawn Greenberg Michelle Grossman Sara (irowman Aim Gruber Beth Gruhei Jrnnilci Gruber rrn llahih Allen llakimian Gaths llakimian ulie llakimian acob llakimian )cDc Mallei man cnnitci Halpern Vbbie Hariri Shall ram Hanri Danielle Harris Diane Hauser heiyl Henman Del� bie links Dylan IlirMh Fdward llirshliehi Kden llouig I leather Hope K s u l.isa Pollard and Danielle Harris enjoy the benefits of open campus. I- nka Howard Andrew Hyman Douglas Hyman Jessica Jarolcm Madeline |ohnvm Sharon Kahn Jill Kalikow Kunal Kamtam Student Portrait? Martia Lewis Anhui Luo Wise Liebcskind Nicole London him Luxenherg Jacob Makmalc Amy Markowitz Jennifer Marks Robert Marlowe Kolx'rt Math Bradlcv Meier Rolx rt Mena |eiti ttc Mercedes Peter Mctsrh Rita Meyerson Krin Miller Ik bt .1 Mii hell Trm M«hllm Neda Moe ima Nilloofar Mtxvmia Dannv Mollura Kevin Morris Wavnc Morris Jennifer Mostel I .auric Nathanson Nancy Navson Alitia Nemiroff Amber Nevens Doron Ofir laza Past a I Damn Passofi Rachel Pcirez Valeric Perel Liana Pirno ian Pom Pruangkarn Joseph Rab Jack Ranmanan Joshua Rat Jon Raymond Roben Reed Stuart RtMlnick Sara Rokhsar Stephen Rosen Danielle Rosten Bruce Rut km Meredith Sachs Dan Salk Russell Salk Rolx'it Samborn Joey Sanders Or kid Sassoimi Aimer Sato liraig Saundeis S ih s huf 1 Andrew Scharfman Peter Sthein Mithael Schwartz Brett Schweber Joann Schwunmer Dalith Seklntan Shelali Shah Brooks Singer Jennifer Singer 124 Student P For seniors especially, it was a long time ago. it was a time of adjustment, anxiety and conf usion — the 151C� MOVE. They formula- ted ideas and hypotheses about what it would be like. Sometimes they were right and other times were mistaken. I am referring to the Freshman class and what it is like being a ninth grader. Well, it is definitely a time of changes — moving from the protective, warm Middle School environment to the independent and sophisticated High School. They are no lon- ger the oldest but the youngest, fresh blood in the school. It was ama ing that 1 was actually attending school with students who had their own cars and were on their way to colleges like Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Often this was contrasted to the petty con- cerns of an upcoming peer counseling ses- sion or an earth science test. And what about towards the end of the year, when everyone was talking about the prom, and the fresh- men were biting their nails about their first Regents exam. Yes. there are many differences between ninth and twelf th grade. Not only do respon- sibilities and privileges change, but so do the attitudes about the whole system. No longer are the seniors the submissive and obedient students, who once a week organize their loose-leaf sections. Seniors, realizing that their high school records are completed, want more f reedom and tend to break rules more often with increased success. The term for this behavior is “Senioritis and whether you expect to or not, you w ill get it (and enjoy it)! But. I cio not mean to rank on the role of freshmen, nor suggest that they are any less important than are seniors. The freshman year is the beginning of change also within themselves. They really learn about respon- sibility and how to handle independence. They begin to set up work and study patterns, now understanding what their strengths and weaknesses are as students. So- cially freshmen try to find a place for themselves. They get familiar with the various groups of friends and then, con- sciously or not. attempt to join one of them, hoping to lx accepted and liked. This is loo the time when some of their Middle School friends break away and when new relation- ships are created. Being a freshman is again experiencing a shif ting of roles and surroun- dings. How well they deal with these adjust- ments direcllv affects their level of happi- ness. comfort, and success in their new school. Nancv Sole y mam Abbe Solomon I-aura Spielman Matt Steinberg Mir had Steinberg 1-iv.i Steinlink Kathleen Stergiopoulo� ('.aria Steven ( In-Won Suk Mary Simie Shujiro Su uki Doron Tal Jonathan I amber l.ilach Tavor Benjamin Tell MarliMe levta John rhetxlorakaki ason Turner )anny Yahab adch fwMin Vega ouathan senega av� d Wang Karen Wavservpring Mike WetiiMock Tania Well Du.sharmc William-� Triria William Rol ! Winnei I anva W’oessner Arezu Vaghoobun Suvin Yen Ben Yetmhalnu Derva Yurtcri (agal alavet Dina Zar l-aleh Zaruwabelt Dannv Zuc herbrod Student Portraits Andy Fecnaod trying hard not to over exert him- sdf ATHLE 126 Athletics The Sporting Image: Involvement in sports shows an attempt to improve athletic skills and increase sociability. Being a member of a team teaches you competitiveness, devotion, teamwork and of course, fun. Athletics 127 Boys’ Football Yarsitv: (fop) Sam DeCesare. Mike Shapiro, Seth Oliphant.Sean Russ. I xi i Kahn. Nathaniel Siherthome |i (cant). Brian Nemiroff, fohn Morehcad. Frank O Bricn: Alan Rosen.Jeff Kapant. Vietor ('hang, l.owcll Citron. David Rettinger. Doron I ubian. Mike Folfendcr. BobCliang. Donnie Moses. Mitt hell Tobin, (loath John Boyle. Asst. Coach fames Berrv. Asst (loath lorn (l.� cv. Imageless: I ravis Baxter. Frit Beer. Alan Cohen. Dave Dilmanian. Manm (Gordon. Bob Hakakian. Mike Molt. Craig Kahot. Mike Whitlev Junior stretches t ut before a tough practice in September. 128 Athletics Junior Varsity: (topi Peter Belsky, Ion Wheeler. Jack Rahmanan. Steven Afra. Robert Ficclman. F.d Lehmann. Matt Cullen. John Schildkraut: (mid) Mike Winn. Narcisso Reyes. Kurt Jacobs. Danny Vahab- adeh. Teddy Chen. Robert Samborn. William Wvnperle (capt). Anup Chhabra. Rob Mena: (hot) John Robbins. Dan Salk. Russ Salk. Jon Venegas (capt). Mart Sicif- man (capt). Steven Kang. Cnris Cade. John Theodorakakis. Imageless: Jon Abrahams I he Boys Varsity Football team had a disappointing season, compiling an 0 and 9 record, but this record does not account for the greatness of the team. The members were a bunch of hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic players who. throughout the season, never gave up and always plaved to the last whistle. Even with a losing record, the Blazers still had some good things to show for themselves, such as the selection of Senior Mike Holt as an All-County player, which is a reflection of the entire team’s efforts. The V arsity Blazers had their l est game against their cross-town rival. Great Neck South, where North staged a comeback in the third quarter, but suffered a heart-breaking defeat of 6-7 in front of a large group of fans. The turnout of the crowd represented the sometimes hidden school spirit and was much appreciated by the team. The Junior Varsiiy had a disappointing season too, ending with a record of no w ins. 6 losses and 1 tie. The team worked hard during their three hour practices and improved every week. However, various injuries and the resulting drop of morale hurt the team in the closing games. The team had fun, enjoying the competition of the games, and perhaps next year, some team members will be promoted to Varsity level. Also, the Blazers will be losing some very valuable players and hopefully they will play hard and improve this year’s record. (top If) Bla crs run tor a touchdown. (above If) Bla cr defense prepares to kkk some butt! (above rt) Quarterback Alan Cohen lying down on the job. Athletics 129 The 1980 Boys Cross Country team turned out a winning season this year with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, the only winning team in the Bovs’ Fall Sports season. The team, led by Captain Danny Pine, has grown into a family because most of the runners are also together on Winter and Spring track as well. Track practices varied from being relaxing to strenuous, which proved successful. The highlight of the season came when the team went on an overnight trip to Connecticut to attend a meet. The team ran against some tough competition but faired well. Breakfast at l.H.O.P. was also enjoyed by all. Throughout the season, many team members also en- joyed many individual trips to visit various colleges. Senior Robert Liebross said, “Individual College In- terviews seemed to hinder us slightly but the days off were thoroughly enjoyed!” The boys’ cross country team will lx losing many runners but hopefully they will turn out another winning season in 1987. Members: l |(nh Fcinsicin. Mall Hirschficld, Danm Pine ( apt): (mid) Scpchr Kabbani. Jeremy Shot. David Kim. Dan Zarctsky; (but) (’•ary Talbot. Blaine Siegal.John l.ee. Steven David. Jon Greenberg, Coach Chris Omeltchcnko Imageless: Arthur Dryver (mid If) Robert laebross (mid rl) Randv Yalo (but If) Mike Cohn (hot rt) Peter Kdclman 130 Athletics This year’s Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team did exceptionally well, alter losing four starters from last season and being in the toughest division. The girls have stuck together and have adjusted well to a new coach each year. Their intensity is great as well as their ability to encourage each other and work together. V arsity, w ith a record of 9 wins and 4 losses, made it to the playoffs where they performed outstandingly against tough opponents in the first round robin obtaining a record of two and one (they needed one more game to progress). The Junior Varsity team, though they had a disappointing record of 3 w ins and 10 losses, w as a very lively and rowdy group, always enjoying themselves whether in a prac- tice or a game. Both teams practiced and played hard throughout the season. Varsity member Missy Singer says, “Volleyball is a great sport w hich involves a lot of teamwork, skill and strategy. We all had fun. especially under the amazing prowess of Coach “Hollowhead!” Varsitv: (top) Yoko Sato. la-slit- Kc-isman. Debt� Bloomfield (capt). Becca Auerbach. Roya Moadel. Missv Singer; (bot) Debbie Rifkin u apt i. Debbie Nabi. l.ia Potenzone. Siefanie Birdi. Ctura Leibowitz, Coach Michael Holleran. junior Yarsitt: (top) Shiela Ncjat. Nancv Solcvmani. Jennifer Cohen (capt). Melissa Adler. Chris Caraballo (tapi); (hot) Caren Levins. Men Sachs, Iasa Khodadadian. Sherlin Shemouetian. Coach Julie Murray. Imageless: Danielle Harris. Amlx r Sevens Girls’ Volleyball (top ft) l-eslie Reisman hits a perfect bump to the setter. (left) Senior Debbv Bloomfield hits one of her manv winning spikes at the net. Athletics 131 Varsity: (loft) ilcctor Ayala, David Oheb- shialom. Scott Tobin (capt). Scott Silberstein. Adam Krosser. Mike Acosta, (.«levin Beyer, Tony Khazzam. Scott Hyman: (mid) Elmer Sanchez. Alex Ayala. Jose Rivas. Anthony Persico. Brett Morgan, Simon Aziz. Jim Khod arakhishi. Ari Tail (capt). (iarv Foodim. Russell Cohen; (hot) Ken Roggen. Josh Marks. Coach Angela Sabatelli Imageless: Philip Pine. Josh Zuckerorod Boys’ Soccer Seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of the 1980 Boys’ Soccer teams, one would not expec t their records to lx : Varsity 4-7-1. Junior Varsity 4-6-1 and the ninth grade team 0-9. This is very good since Varsity and Junior Varsity (with their novice coach) were in the toughest divisions. Due to reconstruction, the three teams practiced in a different place each day, and all home games were played at Denton Avenue. This fac t resulted in the absence of much school spirit and sup- port. In addition. Varsity's top player. Senior Lee Miller, was out the entire season clue to an elbow injury. This meant that the team members had to work even harder to compensate for this loss. The three teams were in fact very separate, each with their own coach and each practicing in a different places. Their games were not scheduled together, so players made little contact with each other. They all worked very hard to get in shape and learn and prac tice soccer skills and strategies. The ninth grade and junior varsity team members hope to move up next season. It is interesting to note that many juniors were on Varsity. Therefore we can all expect a l etier season in 1987 because of their abilities and familiarity with other Varsity opponents and each other. (rt (op) Mike Acosta makes a goal with a style all his own. (right) Varsity Soccer plavers cool off on the sidelines. 132 Athletics (top If) Glenn Beyer. Mike Acosta and Scott Tobin make their way down the field. (top rt) Adam Kroner practices passing before a game (mid If) Senior Ken Koggcn kicks the ball as goalie. (mid rt) The ('.real Neck North Soccer team reaching lor the sky (hot If) Willi close coverage. Senior Brett Morgan gels the ball to teammate Anthony Persico. (hot rt) Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No. it's a soccer ball! Athletics 133 Members: (top) Meredith Golden (capt). Shahrzad Afra. I'amara Kiwi. Mag- dalena Fuchs, l.isa Gitnik. Marv k.thug. l ama Clifton. Jamie Murohy. I.muse Homola. Carla Stevens. Bngid Corr (capt); (mid) I.auren Schwalbe. Meri Feinsod. Jamie Cohen. Jill Becker, Stephanie l)oyle. Natalie kiwi. Jennifer Gussatk; (hot) Alyson Klein. Emils Store h. Natalie Kopelowitz. Orkid Sas- souni. Sails Braver. Are .u Yaghoobian, Carolyn Rosenthal (mgr). I racy Bader (mgr). Coach Peter Hugo. Imaeeless: Lisa Bernstein (mgr), Maryoeth DeCesare. The Great Neck North Girls’ Swim team had a good season, led by Coaches Peter Hugo and Leslie Stone, and finished with a solid record of 3 wins. 3 losses and 1 tie. Although the girls ex- perienced disappointing losses to their cross-town rival Great Neck South, as well as to Garden City and Syosset. their victories included meets against Jericho, Uniondale and Plain view. In addition, the team finished eighth in the “Section 8“ county team championship meet. As North competes during the regular season in the weaker of the Nassau and Suffolk county leagues, their eighth place finish in the counties was highly commendable. Individual team members who had magnificent perfor- mances throughout the season include Senior Brigid Corr, who finished first in New York Slate in the 100 yard breaststroke, and Senior Sally Braver and Jamie Murphy, who were consistent placers in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events. The 200 yard medley relay team of Jamie Cohen. Brigid Corr, Marybeth DeCesare and Jamie Murphy also deserves credit for their third place finish in the Slate Championship Qualifying Meet. Each of the 25 team members also deserve credit for surviving the rigorous daily practices, and for making great individual im- provements. By swimming up to 3000 yards (or 120 laps) a day, from the warm-up to the cool- do wn sets, and pushing themselves hard in competition, it was their personal progress, effort and determination which made the season so enjoyable to the swimmers. Girls’ Swimming (above) Jennifer Gussack performing one of her many good dives (above rt) Heads up! Goming in for a land- ing! (right) Swrim team members take a short break from their strenuous practices. Girls’ Field Hockey Varsity: (top) Sarah Bennett. Lisa Fishman, Kim Mirsky, Jessica l.ustig. I'amara Cohen, Cathy Poons (capt), Josee Char vet (tapt), Charlene Hunt; (boi) Aimer Sato. Julie Kang, lisa Bonder. Jennifer Salzburg. Debbie Lewis. Kat hel Dubs, Laura Wild. Coach loan Crunebaum lmageless: H ye-Won Suk. Britt nev Wettheun The 1986 Girls’ Field Hockey season was an unforgettable and victorious one as in- dicated in the team’s final record of 14 wins, I loss and I tie. Under the dedicated train- ing of Coach Joan Grunebaum and with the high morale of Captains Josee Charvct and Cathy Poons, the team was ranked number one in their conference. Although they lost to Garden City in the last round of the County Championships, these girls exhibited their ever impressive Hair in field hockey and their unwavering determination to give it their all. Displayed in both the offense and defense, their ability to play as a team was their greatest asset. Also they had many Fine athletes who helped make the season such a success. Josee Charvet and Cathy Poons. who are Empire State players, were All- County winners, as were Carlcne Hunt and Lisa Bonder. In addition, Tamara Cohen, Lisa Fishman, Debbie Lewis, Jessica Lustig and Jennifer Salzburg received All- Conference recognition. Phis year’s junior varsity field hockey team also had a remarkable season. Their final record was a spectacular 8 wins, no losses and 2 lies. This undefeated season was the result of their hard work, determination and spirit. This year’s Girls’ Field Hockey seasons will lx remembered for the outstanding athletic performances and achievements. Junior Varsity: (top) Heather Kent (capt). Aunec Sato. AnneChen. Rita Meyerson, V’al Perel, Eisy Perla. krekamev Fish. Man Beth Biuking. Chi-Won Suk. ikdi Suzanne Kat . Maddie Fichera. Shafali Shah. Jamie Kot- kin. Lisa Wild. Lecmor Amado. t.ara Cohen. Coach Tara Cascv (Goalie lennifer Salzburg exhibiting the glamour of fiekf hockey Cheerleaders Varsity: (lop) Lisa Abrahams. Wendy Eagle. Bccca Auerbath. Jamie Cohen, l iuren Merrvman; (mid) Rachel Ra lin. Jenny Klein. Renee Baxter. Ann Eisenherg; (hot) Betsy Mm hell (capt). Kiva Cohen. |ill Becker. Julie Emanuel. Caryn Camniever (capt) Imageless: Linda LefNer (mid) Varsity Cheerleaders form a pvranud at the Kali Pep Rally. The 1986-7 Girls’ Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders were a dynamic group, all athletically able and enthusiastic. After the squads were chosen in June of 1986 and the predicted amount of complaining began to decrease, the girls started practicing cheers for the football season. Practices were held twice a week after school, during which traditional routines were taught and sometimes vari- ations were created. Even though the weather and the Balzers’ record were not always perfect, the cheerleaders continued to enthusiastically cheer and support the team. The Varsity Football Team showed their appreciation by giving the varsity girls corsages, which hopefully began a new tradition at North. As for the boys’ basketball season, varsity captains Caryn Cammeyer and Betsy Mitchell said, “Although they (the Blazers) don’t always win. it’s been really encourag- ing to see them building enthusiasm and spirit.” Both varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders play an important role in im- proving school spirit through their dedica- tion. Junior Varsity: (Jar lop) Ivy Epstein (co-tapt). Dede llallerman. Karen l.evy; (lop) Stephanie Asch. Jamie Murphy. Jane Cinsburg (capt). Lisa Jacobson. Tanya Woessner; (mid) Adrienne Robertson. Mary Kahng. I -aura Wild (co-capt). Chris Theodorakakis. Leslie Reisman; (bol) Darryl Sehneber, Lisa Wild 136 Athletics Kilties Members: (Jar top) Missy Singer, Iris Lev, Jamie Roberts. Nicole Berg. Wendy Kalmck; (top) Heidi Stanton. Emily Lev- ine, Laura Spector. Amy Grossman. Marjorie Dipped, Alyson Wilder; (mid) Abby Meyers. Carol Blume. Wendy F.ichel. Rhonda Ebert. Melanie Dorn. Michele Holstein; (hot) Jill London (capt). Debbie Streim (capt) Imageless: Jessica Smith What is Great Neck North’s answer to the Rockettes — the Kilties! The Kilties are selected each spring after two weeks of tryouts. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for the squad. During the 1986-7 season, the Kilties made an appearance in new uniforms (with vests instead of suspenders), and also created original routines and new steps (one called ‘Low 86V). The Kilties are well-known for the exciting routines to upbeat songs such as “Freak Out and “Knock on Wood,” which they perform at football and basketball games, as well as the Fall Pep Rally. This squad, which is also a spirit- creating group like the Cheerleaders, wear red and black kilts instead of the blue and orange school colors. Captains Jill London and Debbie Streim were ac- tively involved in bringing the kickline together, and as a group they proceeded to impress the crowds. (top) Kilties perform at the first home game, wearing the new uniform and all. (mid) lacking seniors (except for the two captains), the familiar circle seems smaller than usual. (If) Not haltered by the freezing ram and mud, the kilties arouse spirit at the North-South football game. Athletics 137 Girls’ Tennis Members: (lop) Dalith Sold man. Debbie Zimmerman. Wendy Eagle. Lauren Merryman. Felicia Wiener. Samantha Rat. Alvson Walder; (hot) Lynn Berman. Judy Snow. Marjorie Dippcll (capt). Robin Silberzweig (capt). Lynn Slakter. Debbie Beer. Coach Martin Bennett I mage less: Nicole Feldman. Betsy Mitchell. Barbara Waldman (capt) (rtmid) Senior Debbie Zimmerman hits a winning volley. (Jar rt) Seniors Marjorie Dipped and Robin Silberzweig work togetner at the net. (boi) Team members hang out before a practice at Memorial Fielo after a quick stop at Colony. Tennis has always lx en a strong sport al Great Neck North and our girls team cer- tainly upheld that tradition this year. Even though they did not fare as County champions this year, they did take third place behind Gar- den City and Roslyn, respectively. This is because they are in the toughest division in Nassau County. The girls still turned out a winning season with a record of 7 wins and 5 losses. The team, led by Captain Marjorie Dippell, Robin Silberzweig and Barbara Waldman, was composed of 16 members, 11 of w hom com- peted in the three singles and four doubles matches during a meet. They practiced and played home matches at Memorial Field, which was quite beneficial to the team. The girls could use as many courts as they needed. These courts were far superior to the three high school courts used last year. The Girls’ Tennis team had a great deal of fun — from devouring junk food before matches (for energy, of course), to their end- of-the-season dinner at Marjorie’s house. They also were glad to again have the coach- ing prowess of Mr. Bennett. 138 Athletics Pep Rally (far If) Senior Randy Yalo asks, I)o you warn to sec my tec pee? (left) Todd, do you think you'll fit? (mui) The Kilties want to know “Do You Want To Funk? (but If) Bla ers show the calm before the storm during the 1986 Pep Rally. The annual pep rally, an exuberant display of our often absent school spirit, was a successful affair in which many fall teams hyped and psyched themselves as did the crowd of several hundred for the fall athletic season. The rally, which was held on Friday. September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School gym. was sponsored and run by the Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Associations. The rally was held at the Middle School because of the construction surrounding the High School gym. The Cheerleaders, both Varsity and Junior Varsity, performed several cheers, including one with the Kilties. The Killies also performed one routine to the song “Do You Want To Funk.” Both groups were en- couraged and applauded for their efforts. Other groups performing included the boys’ varsity and junior varsity football, soccer and cross country teams as well as the girls’ varsity and junior varsity volleyball, field hockey, tennis and swim teams. These teams were announced by emcees Cathy Poons and Lowell Citron, and proceeded to perform to songs such as “We Will Rock You” (Football), “We Arc The Champions (Cross Country), “Surfin’ U.S.A.” (Volleyball), and “Walk This Way” (Field Hockey). The football team, however, was the team which generated the most ex- citement by sporting painted faces and upper torsos. For all involved, both participants and spectators, the Pep Rally of’86 was fun as it continued the long- standing tradition of Great Neck North. Boys’ Basketball Varsity: (top) Adam Cohen. Adam l.askv, Travis Baxter. Adam Kroner, (odd fimpa (opt); (hot) Phil Pine (rapt), Gary Obler, Ri« h Jai klm, Geoff Singer, Craig Shapiro, Howie Levy. Laura (kildstein (mgr). Vandelvn Moody (mgr). Dave Goodman (mgr). Ina Ztickerbrot (mgr). Coach |oe WoTiering Players anxiously await the result of Senior Adam Cohen’s rebound attempt. Rich | a klin concent rales on finding an open man. 140 Athletics Senior Adam Cohen reached greal heights throughout the season. Senior Adam l.asky — just waiting and ready for another great basketball game Adam (x hen — nothing can hold him hack Senior Phil Pine, prepared for an attack plavmg offense junior Varsity: (fop; David Hammond, Matt Rachleff. Jordan Birnbaum (capt). Carmel Ka hani, IonSteinberg. Rich Siegel. Dale Lewis (capt): {boti Donnie Moses. Ed Ixnmann. Louis Diamond. Jon Stem. Jon Salk. Sean Russ. l ad Dansbury. (a ach Scott Kliasoph Imageless Martv Bassalv Especially after a disappoint- ing football season, the boys’ basketball teams felt they would have to have a winning season in order to improve school spirit and support. This not only required tough practices but also mental preparation and determination. Curiously enough, there was a significant in- crease in the turnout of the crowd as compared to the numbers of football fans. The Cheerleaders and Kilties showed their support and dedi- cation by expertly performing various routines. The boys went into the season with positive thoughts which encouraged them to do their best, resulting in a remarkable record of 8 wins and 4 losses. Although the 1986-7 Varsity Blazers got off to a shaky start, they predicted another terrific season. After losing the Great Neck North Classic Tourna- ment in the final seconds of the championship game, the team rebounded to destroy Herricks by 20 points in their first league game. This victory heightened their spirits after their unexpected defeat in the Tournament. The Varsity team practiced six days a week after school (off only- on Sundays), and all through the winter vacations. The team worked out for approximately three hours a session, con- centrating on all aspects of the game, including conditioning and calisthenics. Starting player Rich Jacklin said. “The practices are extremely intense, they prepare us for all situations that may arise in our games.” On the Junior Varsity level, the Blazers had tremendous success, with a record of wins and kisses. Their coach, Scott Kliasoph. said. “This team has shown great poise and character in both practice and in game situations.” These players also worked hard, not only to turn out a winning season but to prepare for Varsity level play- next year. This is true about the ninth grade boys’ basketball team, who spent this year famil- iarizing themselves with high school play. Athletics 141 Girls’ Basketball Varsity: (top) Mary Wynpcrlc, Sara Bennett, Tamara Cohen. Jennifer Feeney, Iris Golus; (hot) Jennifer Cohen. Rina Kovalyov, Josee Charvet (rapt), Cathy Poons (capt), Carlcnc Hunt. Chris Caraballo Imageless: Coach Tom Pier ga The Great Neck North Girls’ Basketball teams, both Varsity and Junior Varsity, demonstrated great ability and dedication this year. Both teams were young and required slightly more experience, but the teams’ energy and basic skills were strong and improvement was shown in every game. The Varsity team proved themselves with the amazing victory over North’s rival. South, with a score of 46-32. The shooting ability, speed and advice of the two seniors, Josee Charvet and Cathy Poons, aided the others in their athletic development. This was important since the rest of the team was new to Varsity, with a maximum of one year’s experience. The girls had to work even harder to improve and be a tough competitor throughout the season. All the team members were en- thusiastic and loved to win, a deadly combination for an opposing team to face. Star Seniors Cathy Poons and Josee (“through the hoop’’) Charvet will be greatly missed in the years to come after contributing their invalu- able advice over the past four years. The Junior Varsity team posed a threat to their opponents, and gained important and worthwhile experi- ence. Propelled by their shooting and rebounding prowess, the Junior Varsity, with many new members, only aimed to improve their skills and prepare for Varsity level play next year. Both teams viewed the 1986-7 season as a positive experience, w'ith their determination strong and their spirits high. Junior Varsity: (top) Jennifer Caraballo. Karen Masri. Nancy Soleymani, I ja Potcnzone (capt); (mui) Valeric Perel. Chi-Won Suk, Ann Chen. Krekamev Fish; (bot) Sara Rokhsar. Nancy Nay- son. taiach Joan Gruncbaum 142 Athletics Boys’ Swimming Members: (lop) Darren Port, Jason Gabel, Andy Lewis, AnupChhabra, Siamak Tafreshi; fund) Jerry Levy. Kevin Hyman. Josh Davis; (bo!) Steven Stern (capt). Krez Tavor, Stephen Schweiger (capt).Jon Kalikow. Joel Kaye, Josh Kalmowitz. Yanai Frank, Kunal Kamlani.Clav Robbins, ludd Mallin. Coach Peter Hugo Imageless: Matt Berman. Howie Chien, Seth Fishman. Andy Follender. Steven Fried. Billy 1-azarus. Can Nitsberg. Mike Winn The Boys' Varsity Swimming team has proven to lx the most successf ul swimming team North has seen in several years. Apparently there had been an increased in- terest in swimming, both boys and girls' teams, because this team had several new and enthusiastic swimmers. In addition to the new members, the team had several veterans who helped guide and boost the morale of the entire team. The team had a remarkable record of 8 wins and 3 losses which is reflective of the team’s hard work and determination. With fine performances from Sophomore Michael Winn, Junior Josh Kalmowitz and Senior Captains Stephen Schweiger and Steven Stern, the team excelled in the con- ference and County championships. Senior Steven Stern thinks about how he tan improve his time even more. Jon Kalikow — CorurrUralton is the name of the game. Athletics 143 Boys’ Winter Track Members: (top) John Lee. Peter Edelman. Peter Smith. Steven David. Cary lalbot, Joe Lurin.John Lee. Danny Pine (capt). David Kim; Brvon Colby. David Zade. Sepehr Rabham. lereinv Shor, Arthur Drvver, (‘oath Folber I mageless: Doug Bernstein. Jon Greenberg. Dan Lax. Rob Licbross (capt). Josh Marks. Charles Ohebshalom. Dan Zaretsky The Captain of the 1986-7 Bovs’ Winter Track Team feels that Winter Track is “a sport which requires speed and endurance as well as the men- tal power to battle nature’s forces of cold, wind, snow and rain.” Practices are held outside in almost any weather conditions and the members must always keep moving so that they don’t realize how cold it reallv is and get sick. Weight training is incorporated into the workouts and basketball games are played after practice to work on reflexes and endurance. T eam meets occur five times during the season and there are also a few development meets and Section VIII Relays. The hurdling team of three members won medals from Great Neck North. Captains Rob Leibross and Danny Pine guided the team during prac- tices and helped the underclassmen “learn the ropes.” Said Captain Danny Pine. “The team is very supportive of one another which creates a bond between the team members.” Members Joe Lurin and Cary (“Flash”) l alboi run inside due lo inclement weather in January. 144 Athletics Girls’ Winter Track Members: (lop) Jeannette Mercedes, Susan Yen. Du-Sharme Williams. Aly- lon Walder. Gabby klapper. Lisa Bonder (capt). Su anne Kat ; (hot) Debbie Lewis. IbHc Brccher. Coach Chris Omelu henko Imageless: Mary Kahng. Elise Liebeskind. Jessica Lusttg (cant), Tania Wells. Tricia Williams The 1986-7 Girls’ Winter Track Team was the first in the history of Great Neck North. The team, with its 15 members, was largely inexperienced, with only three members, Mary Rating, Jessica l.ustig and Alyson Walder, having any previous track experience. However, what the team lacked in previous training they made up for in spirit, working diligently to prepare for competition against superb teams such as Uniondale. Practices, held every day after school and on some week- ends. included running inside, the “library loop'’ through Kings Point Park, up Vista Hill as well as stretching and weight training. Meets, most of which are held in Farmingdale, in- cluded the Section VIII Relays: invitationals were at West Point and Yale. The team competed in such varied events as the 55 meter dash, relays, shot put and hurdles. The team composed only of underclassmen makes it clear that next year’s team will lx a strong one with the added advantage of experience. Debbie lewis is readv lo go. but Coach and Julie Brecher do not seem as excited. Athletics 145 Members: (toff) Shan Good- stein. Kim Stanton. Tanya Woessner. Becca Auerbach (co-capt), Gillian Borg (capt); (mid) Laura Wild (co-ca|� t). Kathy Stergiopoulos; (dot) Jamie Kotkin. Pina Logiudice. Debbie Hicks, Coacn I'ara (lasev Imageless; Beth Gruber, lisa Wild Girls’ Gymnastics The members of the 1986-7 Great Neck North Girls’ Gymnastics Team were not only very talented but en- thusiastic and willing to work hard. This team had an abundance of young, less experienced members, who contributed to the success of the team. In fact, their most promising athlete was an eighth grade all-around competitor, Pina Logiudice. During practices, which are held five days a week after school, the girls per- fected routines and learned new skills in preparation for the meets. Captain Gillian Berg was the strongest on the bars while the two co-captains were l est in all- around competition. The gymnastic team was chosen as one of the eight of 30 teams to make all-county competition for the past four years. Very impressive, indeed! The coach. Tara Casey, was an extremely crucial part of the team’s development. She was not only very experienced in gymnastics but also encouraging to the girls. The friendly relationships between the team members and Coach Casey (or just “ Tara”) were strong and full of admiration and support. T ara said, My high school coach always said, ‘When the going gets lough, the tough get going.’ Now that’s what I say to my girls when they get into a slump. Gymnastics is a sport that many people enjoy watch- ing because it is difficult to perform yet fun to see. The girls’ team definitely exhibited their high quality skills, usually precise in execution yet always beautiful in appearance. Bccca Auerbach carefully spotting the beam in the middle of her routine 146 Athletics Boys’ Wrestling Varsity: (lop) Steve Afra, I jsa Bonder (mgr). Booby Huang. Brian Nem- iroff. Josh Femstein (rapt). Jon Sachs. David l.ehrman. David Rettinger. Jon Venegas; (mid) William Wynperle. Jeff Goodstein. Mail Safarik. Bobby Nejat; (bol) Mark Fettercr. David Fleshel.Gary Foodim (rapt). David Sharbani The 1986-7 Boys’ Varsity and Junior Varsity Wrestling teams were two teams which did not have a great deal of popu- larity around school. This may be because the nature of the sport makes it intense for the players but not a spectator event. The members were a group of dedicated guys who worked hard and aimed for success. Led by Coaches Paradisin and Thomas they defeated their division opponents Garden City as well as non-league competitors Glen Cove and rival Great Neck South. Although they were defeated by Long Beach and Herricks early in the season, there was still a feeling of success as the learn continued the season and participated in the county tournament. The Varsity squad, lacked large numbers of seniors, but a big group of f airly experienced freshmen on the Junior Varsity level assures winning seasons in the future. Vanity wrestler Matt Safarik displays the extreme amouug of intensity needed to win. Junior Varsity: (lop) Tony Kha am. Steve Rang. (..11 hill ('.ban. Robert Mena. Alan Zubli; (mid) Dan Salk, |on I'heodorakakis. Kurt Jacobs. Matt Hand (capt). Jorge I atom : (bolt Andy Sc hulman. Ben Verushafami. Seth Metsch. David Zarabi Imageless: Vito Logiudice. Russell Salk Athletics 147 Girls’ Softball Members: (top) IrisGolus. l-turcn (ioldcn. Chris Caraballo. Saia Bennett, 'hot) l.ori Abrams. Lisa Bonder, Fran Stephens. Beth janowitz. Rachel Badin. Joline Leibowitz Imageless: Jennifer Feeney. Nicole Kaye, l.ia rotenzone. Heidi Stanton. Felicia Weiner The 1987 Girls’ Varsity Softball team started the season on a gocxl note. Not only did many of last year’s players return, but many additional underclassmen showed interest. This season provided for fiercer competition and, with hard work and persistance. the girls were tough competitors. From the lx?ginning. strong pitch- ing from Fran Stephens and Lia Potenzone and power hitting from Iris Golus, Rachel Badin and Felicia Weiner ensured success for the team. Coach Mike Holleran appeared for a second time this year — first as the Girls’ Varsity Volley- ball coach and then as the Girls’ Varsity Softball coach. Player Sara Bennett said, “He did a great job and helped us a lot. We also had a really good time throughout the season.” The larger turnout this year shows that softball is becoming more popular and that maybe next year there will be enough qualified girls to make winning Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. Fran Stephens pitching with great concentra- tion during a practice. Iris (rolus gets a ground ball during tryouts. 148 Athletics Boys’ Baseball Varsity: (fartop) Lenny Karpeiutcin.ToddTimpa, Tommy Tarica. David Brenner. Ken Weitzman (('.apt i. San Fenster- stock. Cicoff Singer (('.apt): (top) Todd Kahn. Jesse Hart- man. Kith Jacklin (Capt) Matt Safank, Harry .ubli. Scott Silberstein: (mid) Mike Acosta. Howie Levy, Mitch Tobin, Ken Roggcn. Sam DeCesare; (hot) Peter ussman, Andv Sunshine Imageless: Jon Sachs. Hank Steinberg Junior Varsity: top) Bobby Sedaghatpour. David Ham- mond. Troy Modnn. Jeff Smith. Idan Klkon. Jon Salk. Brian Newman; (mid) Joe Fiore. David Reiter. Darshan Patel; (hot) Mark Grijnsztetn. Howie Bronstein, Doug Baumstein, Robby Winner. Coach Ixrighton Imageless: Robby Ficclman, Ed Lehmann. Rob Mena. Andy Scharfman ■ • -• ■■ r The 1987 Great Neck North Boys’ Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball teams looked good from the very beginning. Last year the Varsity team was composed of many younger students whose experience was an asset to the team this year. Return- ing starters were Seniors Ken Weitzman and Jesse Hartman and Juniors Rich Jacklin and Geoff Singer.The team had strong confidence in its pitchers Rich Jacklin. Sam Fensterstock and Todd Timpa throughout the year. However, the Varsity team was also a victim (along with various other teams) of the lack of field space. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams spent a great deal of practice time together which helped the JV team but seemed incon- venient to the Varsity players. Most team members agreed that they would have liked more people to come to their games. But even so, the team had a lot of spirit and enthusiasm and the members cheered each other on. Senior Ken Weitz- man said, “The team has a really good time together and there’s a lot of comraderie and friendship among the players. (right) Watch out guys — Here comes Jesse! (far rt) Mike Acosta catches. Senior Scott Silberstein noncha- lantly backs him up and when we Figure out what Senior Todd Kahn s doing, we’ll let you know. Athletics 149 The 1987 Great Neck North Boys’ Lacrosse teams, from the beginning, expected to have an excel- lent season under the prowess of their experi- enced coaches. A great deal of hard work was required to improve upon last year’s record since the Varsity team has moved up into the most competitive division in Nassau County. Improvement was antici- pated to be especially diffi- cult because many talented players graduated last year. The team depended on their younger, as well as senior players, to gel the job done w hen they played the defending Stale Champs. Garden City, fourth ranked Calhoun and other tough teams. Said Senior Mike Holt, “Because this is such a small team, the younger guys get to play a lot. Lacrosse, even though not really popular at North, means a great deal to everyone on the team.” Boys’ Lacrosse Varsity: (lop) Donny Moses, Rich Siegel. Vinny Cariafalsa, Anthony Persico. Jamie Lynch. Bobby Chang. Frank O'Brien; (mid) Alan Rosen (('.apt). Travis Baxter.Jeff Goodstein, Man Cullen.Jon Moorehead (Capt). Mike Molt ((.apt); (bot) Seth Fishman. Ion Kalikow, Vito Logiudice, Willy Wynperie. Brian Sklar. Coach James Berry. Coach John Boyle imageless: Vic Chang. Dylan Hirsch. Scott MacDonald. Jeff Kapant tumor Varsity: (tot) Ted Ix-v. Brian Nemiroff. Andy Raymond,Joey Sanders. Bobby Reed. Jason Paris. Garhill Chan. Michael Steinberg, Jackie ftahmanan. Anup Chhabra. Jon Tamber. Bo Shopsin. Jason Goldstein; (mid) Robert Gutman. Ion Abrams. Mike Achcnbaum. Jeff Brill, Teddy Chen. Kurt Jacobs. Steve Kang. Jon Linker, Russ Salk. Dan Salk; (bon Steve Afra. Ross Fields. Andy Hyman. Jon Theodorakakis (Capt), Jon Raymond. Matt Hand (Capt). Howie Feldman (Capt). Charlie Kim. Danny Chin, coach Chico, Coach F-d McGintee I mage less: Flric Chang. John Greenberg. Wayne Morris. Stuart Rodnick 150 Athletics Girls’ Lacrosse Varsity: (fartop)Carlcnc Hunt (Capt). Marybcih Bucking.Cathy P M m(Capt). Debby Bloomfield.Jeanette Mercedes. Derya Yurteri. N,Hnl.tr Moezini; (htp) Aimee Sato. EJsy Perla. Krekamv Fish. Anne Chen. Kim Stanton. Debbie Hicks. Neda Moe ini; (mtd) Josee Charvet. Valeric Pcrel, Shefali Shah. Mary DeCesare, kina Kovlyova, lisa Fishman, l uren Merry man, Are u Yaghoobian; (bo4) Mar WynperIc, Lara Cohen, lisa Wild. Jennifer Caraballo. liz Weiss. 1 .cernor Amado. Heather Kent. I asa Blau. Coach Tara Casey. I mage levs: Wendy Abeles. I amara Cohen, Rachel Duhbs, Debbie lewis. Rita Meyerson. Jennifer Sul burg. Abbe Solomon Team members Senior Josee Charvet, Tamara (x hen. lisa Wild and Rachel Dubbs wait for the excitement to begin. The 1987 Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team started off with high hopes for a strong season. With only three seniors on the team (which may be attributed to spring seniorilis), much hard work, determination and enthusiasm was needed from all the girls. Aside from Seniors Debby Bloomfield and Cathy Poons, only five other girls returned this year. Because Lacrosse is not played as an interscholastic sport in North Middle School, most newcomers try out not knowing how to play. Because of the inexperience of the team it is difficult to achieve a high level of playing ability. This year the Varsity team has two new goalies, Jennifer Caraballo and Jennifer Salzburg, neither having any previous experience. Senior Josee Charvet, who usually plays softball and track and field in the spring season, decided to play Lacrosse because “we really get in shape.” Coaches Tara C-asey and Laura Smith are very enthusiastic about the challenge and said, “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose but it’s who's on the team — our girls are great!” Athletics 151 Girls’ Badminton Members: (top) Ronuna Shirian. Or kid Sassoum. Sharon Abraham. Shcrlin Shemouelian. Ncgar Khazai, Yoke Sato (('.apt), Michele La Rosa. Laura Spielman. Maureen Chaves; {mid) Aoby Berman. Jessica Sussman. Jae- Min Paik, Shahra ad Afra. Carene Chan. Kristin Fliedncr, Julie Kang; (hot) Debbie Rifkin (Capt), Debbie Sefaradi, Svlvia Shirazi. Kynat Blumenteld, Robin Coldlarh Imageless: Meredith Katz Senior Debbie Rifkin — “Whoop . I missed the birdie! V I Senior Abby Berman watches as Senior Maureen Chaves hits the birdie. Senior Yoko Sato ends her smash gracefully. “You what? You’re on the badminton team? Ha, what a wimp sport! this is among the most common remark acknowledging the Great Neck North Girls’ Badminton team. However, Badminton is not a “wimp sport. It is an endurance sport that requires constant movement around the court. This year, many more girls than expected tried out indicating that maybe the stereotype has diminished a little bit. Because of the turnout, there was a competitive spirit between team members. They urged each other to excel and the team enthusiasm was excep- tional. The girls also had great confidence in the leadership of Coach Marvullo whose smash is unretumable. The team worked well together and had a great time — that’s what it’s all about, right? 152 Athletics Boys’ Tennis Varsity: (topi Andy (Motion, Gary Steiner, Adam Cohen, Clenn W'eiser. Adam Gibgot, Ned Dubofsky; (hot) Steven Rosen. Michel Zimmerman, Marc I-ebcnsfeld, Ted Winner. Ojach Martin Bennett. Imageless: Nicolas Gentin, Jared Grecnholz, Donald lxwis, Adam Mandel. Evan Rothman Senior Ted Winner shows perfect form in hitting a backhand volley at net. Senibr Ned Dubofsky waits to see the result of his shot. With Tierce determination. Senior Gary Steiner gets ready to hit a fore- hand groundstroke. The Great Neck North Boys’ Varsity Tennis team began swinging into high gear, looking to capture its fourth county championship in five years. Six seniors headed the team this year with experience, spirit and, of course, talent. However, there were also underclass- men who contributed a great deal to the team’s strength. Junior Mike Zimmerman, 1st year’s first singles player as well as All-County singles, retained his position this year and continued to strengthen the team. The doubles team of Glenn Weiser and Ted Winner, which made All- Conference last year, held the first doubles position and also added to the team’s success. Evan Rothman, an All- County performer, was teamed up with Adam Cohen to win the county individual doubles title last year. The talent of the youth on this year’s squad was stagger- ing. There were three eighth grade members — Nicolas Gentin, Donald Lewis and Adam Mandel. The tennis teams (boys’ and girls’) are the most competitive teams at North because tennis undoubtedly is Great Neck’s sport. The competition is increasing as eighth graders place on the team and students fight for a limited number of spots. This competition makes both teams as good as they are. Coach Marty “Benny” Bennett, always cool under pressure with his pipe, guided this team to its highest peak. Athletics 153 Boys’ Senior Ivan Presant gives it his all. The Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field combine such events as the long jump, high jump, triple jump and shot-put with the regular running events. This year Senior Ari Taitz specialized in the long jump and Philip Pine in the triple jump. However, the team never had the home advantage because other teams would not come to North because of the dilapidated conditions of the Middle School track. The Girls’ team was equally promising. Coach Folber once again guided the girls through rigorous practices and challenging competition. On both teams, there was a great deal of spirit even though individuality prevailed as each member usually “did their own thing.” and Girls’ Track and Field Boys’: (top) Ivan Presant, Blaine Siegel. John Lee, Jon Ohebshalorn. Pierre Menard, Seth Mctsch, I .o well Catron, Doug Bernstein, Tad Dansbury, Cary Talbot; (mid) Nathaniel Silverthorne Jr.. Arthur Dryver, Dan Zaretsky. Peter Smith. Jeremy Shor, Louis Diamond; (hot) Peter Kdelinan, Joe Lurin (('.apt� . Ari Taitz (Cape),Josh Marks (Capt), Mark Levien. Imageless; Steven David. David Kim, Rich Kim. Phil Pine (('.apt). David Sharham Girls’: (top) Mary Kahng. Shawn Greenberg, Du-Sharme Williams. Renee Baxter, Jessie a Luttig, Jennifer Cohen, Beet a Auerbach (Capt); (mid) Gabby Ktapper. Tania Wells, Suzanne Katz, Erika Krauss. Tricia Williams; (hot) Meri Sachs, Natalie Kopelowitz. Jennifer Halpern, Ease Liebeskind, Coach Jon Folber Imageless; Betty Amirian. Althea Jarrett, Alyson Walder Athletic Associations GAA: (far top) Bctta Auerbach. Heather Kent. Tamara Cohen (Sec); (top) Julie Rang. 1 ja Poten one. Sara Bennett. Negar kha ai, I jura Wild; (mid) Jennifer Cohen. Alvson Walder. Jennifer Salzburg. Yoko Sato. Jessica Lustig (Treas). Charlene Hunt (VP).(bot) kim Mirskv.Cathv Pi ton (Pres) The Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Associations are active organiza- tions in this school. The members are more involved and dedi- cated dun may seem evident. Both clubs enthusiastically support many extracurricular athletic activities, including various tournaments for the many competitive sport teams at North. One of the most memorable events this year was the Pep Rally, held in the beginning of the fall athletic season. This rally helped the organizations increase their funds and improved student morale as well. All of the money raised was used for buy- ing the athletic awards which commemorate students’ athletic participation and their accomplishments. It is also used forend- of-the-season team parties which are usually held at a team member’s house or Bennigan's. The members of either the BAA or GAA create a close-knit family environment because of their common interest in sports. These associations accept and encourage athletes and non- athletes to participate in the various fund-raising events. Help- ing out at the booths at Spring Fling are another great opportu- nity for everyone involved to w’ork together as a team. This year turned out winning seasons for many athletic boys and girls’ teams. Some students may not have realized that these organizations were so important and crucial throughout the year, supporting North’s teams, intramurals and star athletes. BAA: (top) Lowell Citron (Pres). Sam DeCesare (Treas). lodd Kahn (See), lodd Timpa. Seth Oiiphant. Mike Holt; (mui) Victor Chang. Stephen Schweiger. Bobby Chang. Nathaniel Silverthorne Jr., ken VVeii man. Robert Liebross; (boil Joe Lurin. Frank O'Brien. Jeff Kapant. Mike Follender. Stott Silberstein. Steven Fried Imageless: Rich Banaciski. Travis Baxter. Alan Rosen (VP). Sean Ruvs Athletics 155 Ski Club (top) Lisa Wild, Mail Tesla ((Jo-VP), Ivan Presant (Co-VP), Ivan Nass. Wendy Epstein, Mail Steinberg. Amy Ginsburg, Erie Ettlingcr, Laura Kies. Mitch Tobin. James Hammond. Can Talbot; mui) Eric Delman (Co-Pres); (hot) Brian Sklar. Andrea Mazur. Jennifer Charmatz. Jen- nifer Presant. Jessica Could. Crcgg Garfinkle. Danny Steinberg (Co-Pres). Brumes Wertheim (Treas). Lis;� Fish- man (Sec). Sponsor D.K. Anderson (If to rt) Gregg Garfinkle, Graeme Fuchs, Amit Selhi (Pres). Steven Posner. Ken Roggcn, Andy Peterson YP) Imageless: Debbie Kifkm. Blame Siegel. Judy Snow. Micki Szykman (Treas), 1-auicn Werner (Sec). Paul Wu Juggling Club Karate Club (top) Dan Bartxas, Scott Tobin, Bobby Huang (See), Adam Leehner. lames Hammond. Steven Posner; (hot) Thomas Youn (Pres). Kith Lohel. Jon Morrill. Jorge l-atorrc. Sieve Lim (Tieas) lmageless: David Fergo (VP). Steve Stern 156 Athletics Super Senior Athletes Mike Holt Joscc Chanel Special talented athletes are given everything involved in order to excel. And the Class of 1987 definitely had its fair share of sports stars. Senior Mike Holt’s all-county position as a wide receiver in foot- ball was even more impressive considering the disappointing Blazer’s record. Mike was appointed by the coaching staff and became a part of the All-County team which went on to win their division championship. The Blazers were very proud of Mike’s success and they supported and cheered him on. In the s|x rt of girls’ Field Hockey, two athletes were produced from North. Jos e Charvet made All-Conference in 9th grade, and All-County for three consecutive years from 10th- 12th grades. In both 11th and 12th grades, Jos e was a starter in the Empire State Games in which a team of 16 girls, chosen at open tryouts of about 130. play teams from all over the country, and won against Pennsyl- vania in the finals. Jos£e fell that hard work she pul in all year long paid off. especially considering the long-standing friendships she has mat e with competitors and team members alike. Cathy Boons is another of North’s prize Field Hockey players making All-Conference in 10th grade. All-County in 11th and 12th, and The Empire Stale Games in 12th grade. Great Neck athletes do as well in the water as on land. Senior Brigid Corr has been undefeated for two years in Nassau County sw imming competition, holding the record for Nassau and lx ng Is- land in the 100 yard Breast Stroke. Brigid also won the New York Slate Swimming Championship and has been submitted as a competitor for the “All American Swimmer” for which her coach, Peter Hugo, feels she has a very good chance. For all of these athletes, the thrill of competing and winning is reward enough for their hard work; their phenomenal standings are recognized by their peers, coaches, and recruiting colleges. Cathy Poons Brigid Corr Athletics 157 158 The Year In Review IN REVIEW The Outer Image: It is important to know about what goes on outside of the school; both in the community and the world. Being familiar with news, popular opinions and trends, and the ideas of those around you, helps you form an image of yourself in society. Sometimes we may not make the extra effort to learn about where we live and the people in our environment. The Year In Review 1 o9 Remembering ’86-’87 (top) A scene from the consciousness- raising Vietnam movie. Platoon. (above) Oprah Winfrey — Phil Donahue's 1987 conpetitor The Year-Iii-Review. 1986-87 had its share of joys, tragedies, politics, entertainment and fads. Some events may make it to the history books while others will live only in the memories of those who experienced them. The following is the account of some of the memorable aspects of this school year, 1986-87. The year gave way to festivities of the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Birthday, the marriages of Caroline Kennedy and Prince Andrew, the Mets’ and Giants’ victories and the once-in-a-lifetime visit from Halley’s Comet. The world looked to the sky to see this natural satellite circle in space. However, along with the joy came fear. Terrorism ran rampant with bombings and hijackings, slowing down tourism and endangering international relations and lives. In Russia, the nuclear power plant meltdown at Chernobyl sent the world into panic over the short and long-term effects of the emitted radiation contaminating water and land in Europe and even the U.S. Politically the big news was the Rcagan-Gorbachev summit in Reykjavik. Back in the U.S., Congress debated over the drastic changes proposed in tax laws while the Reagan administration tried to get out from under the effects of the Iran-Contra scandal. The entertainment scene was dominated by the revival of the sit-com led by Bill Cosby’s The Cosby Show and Family Ties. Moonlightings fresh approach to comedy pulled it to the lop of the charts. The nighttime sagas tried to regain popularity with Dynasty’s spin-off. The Colby’s, and Bobby’s return to Dallas w-ith the explanation that last year’s entire season was a dream. Some of the year’s top movies were Paul Hogan’s “Crocodile” Dundee and Tom Cruise’s Top Gun. In addition, this year was not devoid of new fads such as the yellow “Baby on Board” signs, tartar- control toothpastes and Jolt Cola. The year 1986-87 had its ups and downs and excitement in all forms. 160 Year-In-Review The War Against Drugs T here is hardly a day when we cannot turn oil the television and hear anti-drug commercials or programs, or look in a maga inc without having an article, lei alone a cover story, devoted to it. Such is the January issue of North Star. I lie following are excerpts from that issue. The Crack Epidemic: “Within the Iasi two years alone. Crack has become the most prominent illicit drug in America . . . people smoke Crack because the drug provides the high of cocaine, ex- cepi that ii is much faster and more in- tense.” The Reagans Take A Stand Against Drugs: “At the head of this drug c rusacle’ are the President and Mrs. Reagan. They have been working extremely hard to in- form the nation. Recently, both Mr. and Mrs. Reagan held a televised talk, trying to gain the public’s sup|M rt. Because of these talks, the Mouse has recently passed a bill that authorizes more than $2 billion for anti-drug activities next year.” Drug Testing: Infringement OJ Civil Rights?: “At the heart of this ‘war is the controversial issue of drug testing. While some feel testing is a virtually fool-proof and economical method of eliminating drug use in the workplace, many critics claim it is a suspension of civil rights . . . In addition, the results of these tests can often Ik inaccurate . . . T he fundamen- tal core of this issue is whether or not drug testing is legal. The 4th and 14th Amendments supposedly insure an em- ployee’s privacy and right to due process . . . However, employees are not theonly ones who may have to submit to a uri- nalysis. Citing a recent report by the Department of Education, which stated b cA of all high school seniors have used drugs, many government officials wish to require mandatory drug testing for all high school students. While civil lilK r- atarians continue to debate the govern- ment. the decision has already been made for thousands of workers ... Un- less a major public outcry occurs soon, drug testing will become a reality for em- ployee and student alike.” They call it “crat k”on tlu- hast coast anti roc k on the West (loast. Whatever its name, this refined, smokable form of cocaine may be the most addictive narcotic ever sold on the streets of America. Year-In-Review 1(51 Celebrations For a magic moment on the Fourth of July, the nation paused for a burst of patriotic pride. The Statue of Liberty topped off her 100th birthday party with a spectacle that filled the sky with light and color. For her birthday she was given a much needed facelift and internal overhaul. After years of deterioration the lady in New York harbor stands again strong and proud as the most famous symbol of freedom and hope. This year the whole country came together to celebrate her centennial and more importantly all that she stands for. The celebration included a parade of universal show sailboats, a star-filled televised gala from Liberty Island for which thousands attended. As early as a week before the event, boats began filling the hafbor. Russian comedian Yacov Smirnoff celebrated the centennial by taking his vow of citizenship. Overseas, the Royal British Family took just as much pride in the marriage of Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson. Although the wedding was not as extravagant as that a few years earlier of Prince and Princess of Wales (heirs to the throne), it was the celebration of the year in England and drew hundreds of spectators from all over the world. Back at home the matrimonial scene was filled by Caroline Kennedy’s marriage to Edwin Schloss- berg. The summer of ’86 was filled with festivity, happiness and joy. Olehrating ihc Statue of liberty's centennial Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew wave to the crowds after tying the knot. America’s answer to the royal wedding — Caroline Kennedy and Fxiwin Schloss berg 162 Year-In-Review The Political Scene JOHN POINDEXTER LT COL OLIVER NORTH DONALD REGAN WILLIAM J CASEY President Ronald Reagan has been called one of the most popular Presidents in years. The Hair and charisma he attained from his acting career has been a plus in helping to win two Presidential elections. His popularity was enhanced when he went to Iceland to meet with (Gorbachev to help ameliorate United States-Soviet relations. The topic of discussion became S.D.I. or “Star Wars” created by President Reagan. Reagan insisted that he would not meet the Russian request to cancel S.D.I. research, and both leaders left unhappy. With the lack of accomplishment of the two day summit meeting, Reagan came home embarrassed and with questioned respect. His popularity look its greatest plunge with the revealing of the illegal sales of American weapons to Iran and the transfer of funds to Nicaraguan contras. As time went on, the plot thick- ened and it seemed as if the truth would never be revealed as the chief players remained silent, hiding the facts behind run arounds and lapses of memory. Reagan has tried to keep himself exempt from all blame. The question of whether or not he knew and approved of the deals is key in how the nation perceives him. Some see the idea that he knew nothing about the dealings as equally harmful as if he did, disbelieving that he had such little control over his own adminis- tration. Not since the Nixon administration has such a scandal rocked the nation. Players in (hr Iran-Gontra scandal President Reagan and Soviet Oneral Secretary Gorbachev at the summit held in Iceland Year-In-Review 163 New York Victories After years of disappointment and frustration, the Mets provided us with the joy and excitement of success. Enter Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez and Company. Hallelujah! The combined efforts of the players and the grow- ing multitudes of fans were needed to overcome the inertia of ten years of losing. In 1985, the excitement of a pennant race was reintroduced to Flushing. At this time, a pressure greater than any before lay on the Mets and their fans for they were expected to w in. And the Mets had spent the majority of the season in first place. They made it to the National league playoffs for the first time since 1973 and played against the Houston Astros. Game six was an endless rollercoaster ride. In the sixteenth inning, when the Mets took a three run lead. New York looked forward to a probable victory. The the Astros came back, but fell one run short. The Mets had won the pennant! After losing the first two games of the 1986 World Series at Shea, the Mets sparked to life on Boston turf, winning two of the next three games. Unbelievably enough, game six of the World Series outdid dial of the playoffs. When down to their last at bat, it appeared that the Mets would fall short. But then with two outs, and three times with two strikes on the batter, the Mets bunched together some hits to tie the game. Then Mookie Wilson hit a little league ground ball to first that Bill Buckner (the Red Sox first baseman) must still regret. It somehow got through his legs and the win- ning run was scored. It almost seemed like the seventh game was a formal- ity. When they had won the Wrorld Series, everyone knew that the Mets had finally spoken, quite loudly, for themselves. The Mets win the World Series — Yeah! Great Neck North students display Mets spirit. 164 Year-In-Review Mets and Giants (•ianl5 win the Super Bowl — Yahoo! From “The Fumble” to World Champions. It has been a long, and agonizing eight years for New York Giants fans. On November 19, 1978, the New York Giants were the laughing stock of the NFL. On January 27, 1987, they were the best football team in the world. Many Giants players have cited last year’s playoff loss to the Bears as the turning point for the team. From that day until the win over Denver in the Super Bowl, the Giants were determined to play with the intensity that the Bears had. With a strong, brutal defense, the running of Joe Morris and the passing of Phil Simms helped to win games. Perhaps the loss to Dallas in the open- ing game helped the Giants realize that despite being favored to win the NFC East, the team would have to fight for each game. The Giants schedule pitted the team against such powers as the Raiders, Broncos, Seahawks, Redskins and Cowboys. With an 0-1 record the team rebounded to win its next five, until losing to Seattle in the noisy Kingdome. The Giants would not lose another game for the rest of the season. The San Francisco 49ers and Wash- ington Redskins were the Giants’ playoff opponents. In the first game, the Giants totally dominated the 49ers, winning 49- 3. Jim Burt delivered a blow to Joe Montana that sent him to a hospital. The Redskins game was also a breeze, for a stiff wind and tough Giant defense shut out the Redskins 17-0 making the Giants ten point favorites over the Broncos. In the first half of Super Bowl XXI, the Broncos were able to move the ball easily, but missed opportunities, surpris- ingly giving them a 10-9 lead. But the Giants came into the second half fired up and went for broke on a fake punt and flea-flicker. The Giants soon made it a rout and won 39-20. Mark Bavaro is perhaps the represen- tative player of the team — determined, hard-working, tough, strong and con- fident. The Giants have the right in- gredients to possibly be the next true dynasty in pro football: a strong defense, an opportunistic offense, a tempermen- tal coach and a hunger to erase the painful memories of old. Year-In-Review 165 Broadway-Bound at North Great Neck North may not be solely dedicated to the performing arts but students here do have talent. This is demonstrated in the three plays performed every year, two dramas (one student-run) and one musical. About a week before each performance, portraits of the student actors are put up in the lobby showcases and flyers are hung all over announcing the showtimes. The plays are well-done, showing the enormous amount of time and energy in rehearsals and preparation. The first play was the comedy. Enter Laughing, starting Jor- dan Birnbaum, Mara Stephens, Jeff Mooallem, Elizabeth Atkins and Ivan Nass. Mr. Olsen, who traditionally directs the Junior Player performances, did not work on the plays this year and was replaced by Ms. Stern. She had no problem tak- ing Mr. Olsen’s place, as she had worked with many members of the casts in classes prior to the plays. Overall, the casts had a great deal of fun behind the scenes and at rehearsals. Next the Thespians put on the student run comedy Plaza Suite starring Kathy Maier, Jeff Mooallem, Kenny Weitzman, Tara Lipinsky, Hillary Epstein and Barry Weil, and directed by Senior Sarah Peterson. This was her first directing opportu- nity, and she was confronted with numerable problems before the play ever got off the ground. These difficulties ranged from getting the play rights, to setting performance dates, to having to stop rehearsals for a week because of February vaca- tion. to dealing with pigeons living in the auditorium ceiling, which made noise and distracted rehearsals. Soon however the cast and crew began working full speed ahead towards two very successful productions. The small size of the cast allowed for closeness even though each act was separate from each other. The director, Sarah Peterson, said, “I learned so much from this experience. I knew that if there were any problems, it would be my fault, and my determination to succeed radiated to the others.” Senior Ivan Nass adds his unique style lo Entrr laughing. Some stars of Plaza SutU, Ken Weitzman. Tara Upinsky, Kathy Maier and Hillary Epstein, talk on the set. Senior Mara Stephens plays opposite Jordan Birnbaum in the comedy EnUr Laughing 166 Year-In-Review LEVELS — A Change of Pace Senior Abby Berman, director of Tommy, gives instructions to her cast. Jon Morrill advertises for Tommy. Underclassmen practice a dance routine on the LEVELS stage. LEVELS, an activity center located on the bottom floor of the Great Neck Library, serves different purposes for varied in- dividuals. Some students at North went to LEVELS last year for Rockfest. For some, LEVELS is where they go for workshops in dance, art, music, theater, video or computers. LEVELS is also a place where students go on Friday nights, deciding that they have no other plans and want to see a free movie or student produc- tion. And for others, LEVELS is a second home. LEVELS has been in existence for .13 years and, while some things have stayed the same, many things have changed. Over the years, high school students from the entire district have gotten together along with local college students to act, direct, dance, produce, program, hang-out, sleep but mainly spend their time at LEVELS after school. LEVELS has and continues to produce shows ranging from hastily thrown together comedy sketches to musical extravaganzas. Throughout 1986-87, students have directed, produced and played in shows like Happy Btrthday Wanda June, They're Playing our Song, Gods pel I and Tommy. But this year also brought various changes to LEVELS. LEVELS has new video equipment allowing them to produce videos for cable television, new computers and a wall mirror for students who dance. LEVELS constantly reminds students of activities and events with bulletins around school. Students are also encouraged and invited to participate by the LEVELS directors at S.O. election assemblies. The basic rule has been that if students want to get involved, they are more than welcome and usually find themselves more comfortable and active at LEVELS over time. Year-In-Review The Beginning of a New Beginning Great Neck North High is known for being old and dilapidated. This may be somewhat true, and measures are being taken to im- prove the facilities with the overriding concern of not losing North’s longstanding charm and atmosphere. In order to upgrade the facilities, the School Board voted to fi- nance massive renovations which were to begin in the summer of 1985 but did not start until the early spring of 1986. Seemingly overnight, foundations were laid for the new gym (on the old field) and for a Student’s Commons (in the southern courtyard), making expectations a reality. While discussions were held about the renovations, the main worry of students, parents and faculty was if the construction would interfere with learning. Minor concerns were the lack of a locker room for the boys, the closing of one stairway, and workers sometimes appearing outside the windows which causes distraction. However, the main focus was the asbestos problem. With the con- struction, rumors about health hazards began to spread and because of this panic, an assembly was held November 6, 1986, where Mr. Kincaid (the school's contractor) tried to explain that there was no danger or reason for alarm. The reconstruction will eventually make Great Neck North High School a better place to learn. When will that be? fake a guess . . . I guess Spring Fling will have to be relocated this year! Just imagine. In a few more years this will be a beautiful Commons. The construction company begins to get comfy in its new home. Bet you can’t say this ten times fast! 168 Year In Review (ireat Neck North's answer to the San Andreas fault Parking: What A Bummer! (left) Apparcnilv. North student arc funding next year'� Policeman’s Ball. At 20 bucks a shot, parking is easily becoming an expensive pastime. (mid) Friends and enemies, all at the same time (hot) It seems like haste driving rules, such as staving on right side of the street, do not applv to North's driving student population. When students finally get their much awaited driver’s license, they begin to wonder how they ever got along without it. And access to a car becomes an important part of senior school life. There is only one problem — parking. Parking has always been a problem at North. This year though, it all came to an attention-drawing climax. The rec ent history of the parking situation resembles a sort of demented fairy tale which goes something like this: Once upon a time, there was a town which supplied ample parking for the students of the high sc hool and all were happy. Then suddenly, the villain. Monster Mayor, took away all of the parking in the streets around the school, leaving the students destitute. Students found that they were left with a limited number of options. First they could arrive at school at dawn to insure a space in one of the all-day spots, not having to move their cars during the day. Second they could park in a 2-hour zone and lx late for every other class because they had to move their cars. Third students could give in to Monster Mayor and pay parking violation tickets. Or fourth, they could circle the cul-de-sac for 20 minutes and finally go home if no parking spots were available. The students were enraged and went up-in-arms to fight the mayor. The leaders of the school made promises that they would slay Monster Mayor, but try as they might, it was to no avail. For, Monster Mayor had an army called the Board of Trustees which strongly protected him. As lime went by. a war developed and the students started to lake over lands, particularly that known today as the lower lot. It was there that they trapped their hostages, first waiting for them to park and then blocking them by parking bumper-to-bumper behind them. Finally all radicals were exiled into the great lost land of Parkwood. The students refused to lx pushed into this exile. It seemed that there would be no end to this war, until out of the blue came a Prince named S.O. who saved the students from the terror. S.O. led a battle which ended in a compromise, giving the students 20 spots in the already taken territory of the lower lot. It is hard to regard the parking situation at North seriously. During the struggle for parking, a deep animosity developed between students, faculty and town members, each group looking out lor its own interests. Suggestions were voiced ranging from paving over the swamp, to building a double-tier parking complex, to having a shuttle bus between the school and Parkwood. It was the last suggestion which drew the most attention. Great Neck went from being an inconspicuous, low-keyed town to lx ing the center of media coverage. Local and metropolitan media sources began writing articles on the news and interviewing. Nobody expected the media’s response to be as negative as it was. and this did not help the Great Neck image, hut maybe we can sell the story to Mother Goose. Year In Review 169 Fads and Fashions of ’87 Fashion: a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, etc . . . For many people in Great Neck, fashion is also life. It was in full swing this year, with styles ranging f rom conventional wear, such as jeans and sweaters, to the more recent oversized tops with leggings and bools. Towns veteran stores, such as Camp n Campus, The Great Neck Department Store, Benetton, Infinity and various others were well stocked and able to cater to everyone’s specific “needs.” You could always find stores like Infinity offering the newest and most popular clothes, while Benetton offered its own style of winter wear and cotton spring sweaters. There were many newcomers to our tiny metropolis, such as Aca Joe, Marsha's Mood, Steven E., Applause, and The Gap and Banana Republic in the Americana Shopping Mall. These stores became increasingly popular, and with the outbreak of many new shopping malls near town, we expected even more variety for our shopping ventures. Students have different opinions con- cerning stress put on clothing in the Great Neck area. There are people who absolutely live to shop, feeling there is no better way in which to spend their pre- cious lime. Others shop to live, not want- ing to be caught dead in any but the newest fashions. And there are always people who do not care either way what’s available or what they look like, and who probably won’t give this article a second glance. Oh well! You can’t win ’em all! (top) Ninth graders. Dedc Hallo man. Jill Kalikow and Dalith Seldman, show their individual sense of style. (mid) Girls at North — trendy to their tippy toes (far rt) loline Leibowiu experiment- ing with fashion — the bow or the peace symbol? (rt) Contrasting fashions: Senior Johanna Goodman wears stylish earrings while Senior Adam Fells dis- plays the increasingly popular 'Grateful Dead attire. 170 Year In Review Thank God It’s Friday Contrasting with the more familiar bustling (ireat Nee in the morning. k, town is void of visitors at three o'clock North’s student Ixxly can hold its head high when reflecting on its academic achievements. They are a group of success-oriented and conscientious kids. Yet while students at North like to work hard, they love to play even harder. And who can blame them? After sustained lx uts w ith sines, cosines, and Van der Waals’ forces, students seek respite. They need lime to kick back, relax, reaf firm their sanity, and then party. Students consider their free lime precious and like to make sure that every minute of it is spent wisely. That’s not to say that Great Neck is full of excitement and recreational opportunities; but kids here are resourcef ul, and insist on having a good time. After hitting the books, most of the students like to hit the dance fltx r at one of Long Island’s clui� . Manhattan’s accessibility also offers a wealth of dancing and partying clui� , and it is not uncommon for students to make the thirty minute trip into the city. The city also provides con- certs and stage shows which (ireat Neckers regularly attend. l ast, yet by no means least, there is that renowned phe- nomenon known as the party. All one needs to do to start a party is to get some people together, give them any excuse (some classics have been: “Hey, it’s nine o’clock!,” “I got a 250 on the SA L!.’’ and even, “Isn’t it National Rtxlent Ap- preciation Week?”), and every thing is quickly underway. Of course, after a typically crazy (ireat Neck weekend, students recuperate. And what better way is there to wind down than with a grease-logged plate of fries amidst the pleasant ambience of Scobee’s, Frederick’s or the Seven Seas Diner. Students, proud of their good grades and impressive records, never cease to give priority to the more recre- ational pursuits of life . . . that is. of course, only after they’ve done their work . . . usuallv. fA V AOMtltftOM WITH Om PM THOM � 1 Amo TIU 1|----------- Popular hot spots in 1986-87 (mid) Squire movie theatre provides fun close to home. (above) Bennigan's — well-known for its ambience and conducive to dining with friends. Year In Review 171 Great Neck Makes Headlines This year’s local newsworthy events were both scary and fascinating. First, students were shocked to hear about a housekeeper who was found strangled by her own shoelace in late August. The scene of the crime was the Old Village and. although most people are aware of the violent crimes which occur, it was frightening to think that something like this could hit so close to home. Contributing to the fears was a police van parked outside the scene of the crime for weeks. The initial concern passed with time and became only a bad memory. On the positive side. Alumna and NASA astronaut. Mary Cleave, spoke and presented slides of her journey on the space shuttle, and has a separate, smaller assembly for the students of AF science classes. She answered questions and gave an informative view of the Space Program. In addition, she tried to alleviate all of the negative feelings of the Challenger disaster by joking that “things like that make it so tough for us to get life insurance.” Nassau County Police van at the scene of the murder 172 Year In Review Memorable Sayings in ’86-’87 1 can't say where life will lead me. hut I know where I've been. I can't say what life will show me. but I know what I've seen — Jimmy Cliffe Where does the time go? — The Grateful Dead “Moving right along — The Muppets Don’t worry too much about life — you’ll never get out of it alive. — unknown It’s bogus’’ — Todd l impa “l et the flood Times Rolf — The Cars Nothing lasts forever, but I'm praving that we're stay- ing together. — Depeche Mode “I’ve seen life from both sides now . from up and dow n and still somehow it's lifes illusions I recall. I really don't know life at all —Joni Mitchell This is the time to remember, cause it will not last forever, these are the davs to hold on to. cause we won't, although we'll want to.” — Billy Joel Year In Review 173 Seniors: Finding Image Senior Caleb Gordon seeks out peaceful asylum in the boys' gym tx‘(ore construction begins. Seniors Adam I -isk and Kandv alo at the pep rally Senior Scott l.orin. Steve Sharon anil Senior Brett Morgan — Not a care in the world Senior Pam landman eats luiuh on Middle Neck Road. Stacy Abrams p.82 Beth Achcnbaum p. 13, 82. 175B Julie Ackerman p.82 Shall ra ad A fra p.48. 82, 134, 152 Danny Anajovk h p. 22. 82 Eve Applebaum p.82 Edward A mow p.23. 82 Chris Athineos p.82 Romeo Ayala p.83 Noriel Aziz p. 83 Sharon Aziz p. 83 B Tracy Bader p. 83. 134. 176A Lisa Banwcr p. 83 Christine Barkley p. 83 Robert Bassalv p. 19, 83 Amy Baumstein p. 24. 49. 84. 109 Al-Karim Baxter p. 84. 154 Faith Baxter p. 12. 84. 136 |ason Ben-Meir p. 84 Gillian Berg p. 84, 146. 175A Jordon Bergstein p. 84. 104 Abbv Berman p. 38. 46. 47. 84. 152, 167 L.isa Bernstein p. 84 Glenn Beyer p. 84. 132. 133 Carin Blank p. 84 Eric Blank p. 31. 38. 47. 84 Greg Block p. 85 Steven Bhxmt p. 41. 85 Debby Bloomfield p. 85. 131. 151 Joseph Bonofiel p. 85 Pam Borah p. 85 Denise Boselli p. 85 Sally Braver p. 85. 134 Eric Brechcr p.28. 29. 85 Sheree Brenin p. 13. 85 Danny Bnxlskv p. 36. 41. 85 Rhoda Bnxlskv p. 15. 85 Frank Btta p. 86 Andrew Buchbinder p. 45. 51. 86 c Caryn Cammeyer p. 11.25. 28, 29. 56. 86. 136 Marcus Cannava p. 38. 47. 86 Nedda Cano-Rios Carcne Chan p. 86. 152 Victor Chang p. 86. 128. 150, 155, I76B Josee Charvet p. 86. 135. 142, 151, 157. 174B Maureen Chaves p. 54, 86. 152 j(x -Hyun Clio p. 86 Lowell Citron p. 86. 128. 154. 155 Adam Clogston p. 41. 86. 177A Adam Cohen p. 15. 86. 140. 141. 153 Alan Cohen p. 86. 129 Andy (x hen p. 36, 86 Dana Cohen p. 86 Kiva Cohen p. 82. 87, 136. 164 Mike Cohn p. 15. 87. 130 Michelle Conte Jennifer Coon p. 15. 87 Mike Corn p. 35. 87 Brigid Corr p. 87. 134, 157 Mike Croutch p. 8. 85, 87 Nicola sa Cuadta p 87 D Babak Damaghi p. 11. 21, 87 Sam DeCesare p. 87,128, 149. 155 Eric Delman p. 24, 87. 156 Ginestra DeSimone p. 87 Pavam Dilmanian p. 87 Marjorie Dippcll Sandra Donath p. 14. 87. 137. 138 Ned Dubofsky Harvey Dunn p. 87. 153 £ Wendy Eagle p. 87. 104. 136. 138 Haleb Fdalati p. 87 Peter Edelman p. 34. 88. 130. 144 Data Kichhorn p. 88 Corinnc Eisenberg p. 88 Anal Fliav p. 2. 27. 31. 88. I76B Liz Evans p. 2. 36. 37. 48. 88 F David Feder p. 88 Adam Kells p. 7. 25, 80, 88. 170 Sam Fensterstock p. 80. 88. 149, 176B Jessica Fetterer p. 15, 89 David Field p. 89 Eric Finchum Brad Finkelstein p. 89 Justine Fiore p. 89 Lisa Fishman p. 26. 41. 89. 135, 151. 155 |ustin Fiankel p. 89 Jesse Friedman p.89 Stephen Friedman p. 89 C Janet Gaines Carolyn Carfmkcl (..u (inkle Gary Garrel Paul (ierben Gary Gilbert Stephanie Glazer David Godin Jennifer Goldberger Meredith Golden Johanna Goodman Jeff Good stein ('.aleb Gordon Jamie Gorelick Steven Grauer Michael Greenberg Jared Grecnholz Brooke Greenhouse I j (irolnit k Danny Gross I eld Helen Guevara Michelle Gutman p. 22. 89 p. 89 p. 24. 27. 41. 89. 156 p. 90 p. 34. 90 p. 90 p. 90 p. 10. 49. 90 p. 90 p. 45. 48. 51, 90. 184 p. 26, 90. 101. 170 p. 90. 147. 150 p. 35. 90. 174 A p. 90 p. 28. 90 p. 2. 90 p. 90, 97 p. 17. 22, 90 P. 14. 27. 91 p. 91 p. 91 p. 12.91 H Bobby Hakakian Afsaneh Hakimi James Hammond Jesse Hartman Corey Hen nig p. 41.91 p. 91 p. 45. 50. 55. 91. 156. 175A p. 35. 91. 108. 149. 177A p. 91 (topi Senior Josee Charvct — Its tough being the best. (mid) Senior Mkhaela Kvpson hanging out at an assembly (hot) Seniors l)ann Steinberg, Ft ban Smith and Jon Sachs monkeving around in the quiet room — Watch out lor those librarians! Index 1 D Matt Hirshfield Emily Hoffman Tim Holahan Michele Holstein Mike Holt Bobby Huang Kldad Husravi Scott Hyman p. 44. 91. 130. 175A p. 14. 91 p. 24, 41, 51, 91 p. 91. 137 p. 89. 91. 150. 155, 157, I76B p. 38. 46. 47. 91, 147, 156 p. 45, 92, 132 i Driush Israeli p. 92 J Shari Jackowitz p. 92 David Jadidian p. 92 Joyce Jangana p. 89, 92 Marie Jeannitorn p. 39, 92 K- Craig Kabot p. 92, 96 Todd Kahn p. 48, 92. 128. 139, 149, 155 Laurie Kalash p. 41, 92 Wendy Kalnick p. 29. 92, 137 Shira Kash p. 26. 48. 55. 92. 177A Tony Khaz am p. 41. 92. 132 David Kim p. 93. 130, 144 Jeannic Kim p. 93 Sigal Kitnhi p. 7. 93 Tamara Kiwi p. 48. 93. 134 Alyson Klein p. 93. 134 Steven Koeppel p. 93 Mahlab Kohanim p. 93 Dimitri Korahais p. 44. 93, 175A Stacey Kornhaber p. 93 Andy Kronfeld p. 93 Mike Kurzrok p. 55, 94 Jon Kushner p. 94 Michaela Kypson p. 24. 94. 174B L Senior Matt Turctzky — So where's the smile? Senior Gillian Berg makes herself comfy in physics. Who’s going to be lucky enough to get Senior Dimitri Korahais' spot in the lower lot? Michele landau Pam landman Lloyd l apidus Adam Lasky Jorge Latorre Kathy Latvian Jon Lavish Miyoung l ee Linda Leffler Iris Lev Robert Licbross Michael Lipkins Jill London Matt l ondon Scott Ix)rin Peri Lublin Felice Luxenberg Stacey Lynn P p. 94 p. 94. 174 p. 85. 94 p. 94. 140. 141, 174A p. 38. 46. 47. 94. 156 p. 94 p. 94 p. 44. 94 p. 12. 94 16, 27,41.94. 137, 177A p. 33. 41. 94. 130, 155 p. 94 p. 12. 95, 101, 137 p. 95 p. 13. 52. 95. 174A p. 95 p. 14, 26, 39, 54, 95 p. 95, 177A p. 18. 95 p. 36. 41. 95. 166 176 Index Scott MacDonald Kathy Maier Seth Malamul Andre Marc Seth Marcus Kddie Markson Abe Maslavi Mike Masri Chris Male hum Signe Maucrstcin Pam Ma ur Lloyd McGreevy Rebecca Melamed Adam Meltzer I .onm Michelson Lee Miller Shahram Missaghieh Betsy Mitchell Roya Moadel Nazanine Moczinia Jeff Mooallem Vandelvn McxkIv Mooris Moradof Brett Morgan Mike Mostel Dean Movtady Steven Myint p. 95 p. 93, 95 p. 45, 46, 95 p. 95. I76A p. 31, 95. I76B p. 95, 106 p. 95 p. 92. 96 p. 96. 107 p. 25. 96 p. {Hi p. (.Hi, 175A p. {Hi p. 82. {Hi. 136 p. 37. 54. 55. 97. 131 p. 97 p. 27. 36, 97. 105 p. 28. 29. 54. 97. 140 p. 97 p. 41.97. 132, 133. 174A p. 97 p. 97 p. 38. 47. 97 N Debbie Nahi Igal Namdsar Ivan Nass p. Ruben Nassimiha Sharona Nassirzadeh Bobby Nejat Kric Newman Greg Newman Gary Niisberg p. 38. 47. 48. 54. 98. 131 p.98 35. 36. 37. 98, 108, 156, 166 p. 98 p. 98. 147 p.98 p. 98 p. 98 o Susan Oestreich Keren Ofer Bobby Oginski David Ohehshalom Holly Ohebsion Doug Okin Seth Oliphant p p. 14, 29. 98. I (Hi p. 11, 24, 55. 98 p. 98 p. 17. 29. 98. 132, 176A p. 55. 98 p. 31. 38. 47. 98 . 8. 20. 31. 98. 128. 155. I76B p Ramin Partovi Andrea Pearson Gregg Penn Joan Perhaes Sarah Peterson Jill Petrocclli Lisa Petrocclli Danny Pine Philip Pine Cathy Poons Steven Posner p Ivan Presant Jennifer Price p. 38, 46. 47. 99 p. 99 p. 20. 36. 37. 41. 99. I76B p. {HI p. 55. 99. 18. 44. 49, 99, 130. 144. p. 16. 48. 99, 140. I II. p. 99. 135. 142. 151. 155, 176 A I75B 177 A 157 32. 38. 46. 47. 49. { 9. 156, 173 p. 99. 154. 156 a___________ p. 99 Senior Belli Achenhaum reads lor pleasure in the library. l.igia Quijano Marlene Quitkin Index 1 GA {top} Seniors Emily Store h. l isa Pcirotdli and Tracy Bader find time to chat in the cafeteria. (midi Senior Teddy Winner — A Kodak moment (bott At Scotto's. Seniors Abe Maslavi and David Ohehshaloin are last on line. Sepehr Rabbani Samantha kai Barbara Kao Carolyn Rash ip Edward Reed Tina Renick David Reltinger Wendy Rite Debbie Kiikin Eric Rios Jamie Roberts Kennv Roggen Nancy Rose Alan Rosen Michele Rosenblum Nancy Rosenblum Jennifer Rosenhaus Alexander Rosenthal Shannon Ross p. 99 p. 44. 48, 51. 99. 138 p. 99 p. 22, 52. 99 p. MM) p. 13, 100 p. 13. 44. 100. 128. 147 p. UK) p. 83. 100 p. 100, 128. 150 p ino p. 55, l(M) p. 14. 101 p. 101 p. 12. 38. 46. 47. 100. 131. 152 p. 36, 100 p. 12. 56, 100. 137 p. 27. I(M). 132. 133. 149. 156 Jon Sachs p. 18. 101. 147. 174 B Elmer Sanchez p. 132 Yassaman Sassouni p. 101 Yoko Sato p 25, 39, 101. 131. 152, 155 Saul Sayeh Pam Scheinblum p. 101 Beverly Schenck p. 102 Melissa Schleger p. 13, 23. 36, 102 Benjamin Schneider p. 96 Randy Schneider p. M Carolyn Schulman p. 22. 29. 55, 102 Elisa Schweber p. 102 Stephen Schweiger p. KM). 102, 143, 155 Ari Seldman p. 102 Nillotar Shaer p. 102 Glenn Shaller p. 102 Ari Shamash p. 38. 46, 47, 102 Mike Shapiro p. 102. 128 Suzanne Shohet p. 102 Nina Siegal p. 24. 37. 44, 51, 102, 173 Blaine Siegel p 26. 15. 17. 102. 130, 154 Scott Silberslein p 56, 102. 109, 132. 1 1«� . 155 Robin Silberzweig p. 103. 138 Jessica Silverman p. 24. 103 Debbie Silverstein p. 103 Junior Silver!borne p. 8. 21. 103. 128. 154. 155 Jon Singer p. 103, 105 Missy Singer p. 27. 41. 103. 131. 137. I77A Leslie Sirota p. 56. 96, 103 Scott Ski.n p. 23. 96. 103 Peter Sloane p. 103 Rachael Small p. II, 103 Ellen Smith p 18 52. 54. 103 Ethan Smith p 11, 163, 174ft Scott Smith Eddie Soleymani p. 103, 177A Melissa Solomon p. 103 Robin Solomon p. 14. 26. 103 Eric Solowey p. 35. 44, 104, 107 Phil Sporn p. 104 Evan Stanton p. 14. 104 Seth Steifman p. 32. 35, 104 Danny Steinberg p. 44, 104. 156, 173, I74B Hank Steinberg p. 52. 104. 173 Gary Steiner p. 104. 153 Jeremy Stephens p. 7. 104. I76B Mara Stephens p. 24, 36. 105, 166 Steve Stern p. 105, 143 Emily Slorch p. 105. 134. 176A Debbie Streim p. 88. 105. 137 Peter Sussman p. 105, 149 1 76B Index T. Poupak Tafreshi p. 105 Ari Taitz p. 10, 106. 132, 154, 176B Cary Talbot p. 106, 130, 144. 154, 156 Lisa Tamber p. 106 Ercz 'I'avor p. 106 Matt 'Festa p. 6, 36, 44, 106, 156 Todd Timpa p. 29. 43. 56. 106, 140, 149, 155 David Tobocman Fran T rester p. 45, 54, 106 Yuko Tsujii p. 106 Peter Turchin p. 7. 107 Matt Turetzky p. 44, 107, 175A Lisa Turner p. 107 w Jaclyn Wachter p. 107 Barbara Waldman p. 107 Barry Weil p. 22, 36. 37. 107 Peter Weinstock p. 2, 107 Susan Weintraub p. 14. 107, I76B Glenn Wciser p. 43, 107, 153 Steven Weiss p. 17. 18. 34. 39, 107 Kenny Weitzman p. 36. 105, 107. 149. 155, 166 Brittney Wertheim p. 44. 48. 51. 108, 156 Michael W'hitlev p. 108 Jeremy Wiles p. 96, 108 Susan Williams p. 108 Teddy Winner p. 44. 108, 153, 176A Anne W'inston p. 14. 26. 39. 54, 108 Steven Woodruff p. 108 Y Randy Yaloz p. 108. 130, 139, 174 A Cheryl Young p. 108 Wendy Yuska p. 108 7 Shirin Zade p. 14. 28, 56. 108 Debbie Zimmerman p. 8, 28, 29. 56, 109, 138 Nancy Zuckerbrod p. 109 Maya Zur p. 109 Caryn Zwcig p. 41, 109 Seniors Mike Masri. Sam Fensterstock and Jeremy Stephens Senior Ari Tail calls home after school. Susan Weintraub — A happy senior Senior Sarah Peterson reads to the class. Seniors Mike Holt. Seth Oliphant and Vic Chans — Team members ana buddies Index 176C 1: Senior Philip Pine alter murdering his bla k rabbit (that s a Volkswagen of course), 2: Seniors Iris Lev- and Missy Singer — Kilties always trying to raise schow spun even in the snow and mud of the North-South football game. !i: Senior Kddic Solcymani stops lot a picture on the way to class. 1: Senior Shira Kasli dressed as a llap|xt on Halloween. � : Seniors Adam Clogston and Jesse Hartman struggle through a Calculus B( |tii on Halloween. 6: North students get psyched lor the rival game. 7: Senior Stacey l.vnn talks to a friend while sitting on a front step column. :EWW 1761) Index A Artificial Intelligence Applications Corp. 134 Middleneck Rd. 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N Fall� pmunakrad cwtinrri pan. pUnn.ni a«a laNr a' our r4 4 «■� tm « off m th� , unlofi � oJ prxaiolmiuhnv Rrutvtinv f (R 1V«r ( Ail Im our ItH Nnckurr « «Mlfk if rV T Lr«l woo A � j «« '«w Ar MirnoA ihr talk of ihr •nvn Mr r« l.rtfi .Sri I (Aor i anr aa ran tail Am • Awr w«l tkr t a rkr Na.r —-A -J — ArlWiMrM wu -L I Iniiinn a Cjurm Aaa’i Mi f rat w til 'Art' •«■nr- a am •ra mJ- M S GrtM N«l NY Congratulations and Best of luck to two very special People Jill Linda Infinity 194 CREAT NECK — LEIMRHl’RST — W(X)DBt’RY — MERRICK CONGRATULATIONS GREAT NECK NORTH CLASS OF ’87 LOVE TENNIS is so proud of “our” Graduates Caryn Cammeyer Evan Stanton Barbara Waldman 733 MIDDLENECK ROAD GREAT NECK, NEW YORK 11024 (516) 466-8159 195 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 87 THE ADULT PROGRAM GREAT NECK PUBLIC SCHOOLS a sweet new year from chocolatier © 5 bond street, great neck, ny 11021 (516) 829-5550 metamorphosis hair salon 487-3545 81 mod� e neck rood great neck, new york marshals mood ltd. 467« central ave. cedarhurat. n.y. 11516 (516) 569-4043 AL BROMBERG 516-466-5885 Audio Mobile • Nakamkhi • Yamaha • Panasonic • Philips • Alpine Visonik • VSE • Infinity • Clifford • Ungo • Blaupunkt MOBILE ELECTRONIC AND SECURITY CENTER 1003 Northern Blvd Manhasset. 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We make it happen for you COME PARTY WITH US 200 NYSUT, AFT, LOCAL 2686 AFL-CIO Congratulations Class of ’87 Marc O’Polo 25 cum R Mil L ROAD CRFAT NECK. NY 11021 516 ««: 4WJ UBIIN YVONNE electronics, Inc. 6� NOBTHEf BLVD CWfATNCCXNt 1H� T £1« 407-4400 •? is OUCENS SLVO Elmhurst nv itjrjffi?) aw 1700 gabby 47 MIDOLE NECK RD . GREAT NECK. N Y. 11021. (516) 462-2830 THE FRAME FACTORY LTD. 574 MIDDLENECK ROAD • GREAT NECK. NY 11023 • Museum Conservation Framing Specialists • Discounters of better frames and conservation matenais • Huge selection of mats, metal and wood frames. • AJI work done on premises Satisfaction Guaranteed • No framing job too small or too big. Sav-On Car Rentals. Inc. Licensee 125 Northern Btvd Great Neck. NY 11021 516 482 0222 16 Newbridge Rd Hicksville. NY 11801 516 931 1515 327 W Merrick Rd Valley Stream. NY 11580 516 561 6766 Car Rental Out of Town Reservations: Leasing 1 -800-FOR-CARS , Purls Polish MOTOR SPORT ACCESSORIES (516) 466-3553 556 Northern Blvd . Great Neck. N Y. 11021 a a specialists in DISTINCTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 554 NORTHERN’ BOULEVARD GREAT NECK. NEW YORK 11021 ART WIGHT (516) 466-3345 STUDIO HOURS MON.WED.FRI II-6 TUES. THURS M SAT : 10-6 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ’87 TbTenjcn Tree w • WOtHN • CHUMM 1 55A NORTHERN BLVD GREAT NECK. N Y. 11020 TEL. (516) 482 5217 (acroaa trot� Martin Paint A Midaa Mum o i Million can so'd A serviced since 1929 BIENER PONTIAC NISSAN 795 Northern Blvd. Great Neck. N Y. 11021 (516) 482-7700 202 Monday thru Friday Saturday Sunday DR. BERLE C. BERGER P.C. DR LAWRENCE Z. LEVY OPTOMETRISTS 64 Middleneck Road Great Neck. New York 11021 (516) 482-0129 Contact Lenses Eye Examinations Visual Training BEST WISHES TO PETER TURCH1N AND THE CLASS OF 1987 DIAMOND DISCO ENTERPRISES PROFESSIONAL DISC JOCKEY REASONABLE RATES ADAM COHEN 516-482-2958 SONABLE F w STEVEN GRAUER 516-466-1777 CHOCOLATE TORTLE COOKIE _ my most favorite dessert company 805 mlddla nack road, graat nack, naw york (516) 487-9046 1360 Northern Boulevard. Manhasset. N Y 11030 BLOOMINGDALE S ElLENES SHOPPING MALL NEXT TO THE MAGIC PAN 203 CONGRATULATIONS TO NED AND THE CLASS OF ’87 ENJOY IT ALL! WITH ALL OUR LOVE MOM, DAD, AND NANCY CONGRATULATIONS KEREN BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS IN THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 87 THE BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS! CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG NEWMAN AND HIS FRIENDS THE BEST IS YET TO COME WITH LOVE AND PRIDE MOM HEATH CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1987 LOVE MOM, DAD EVAN AND GALIT Replacement Windows BARRY S. BEYER Safes Promotion ( 16) 222-0128 •NSUt -IITE E VtRLAST {718)566-5363 a. 204 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WISH TO OFFER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1987 Dr. tsf Mrs. Joel Applebaum Pam, Berle, Debbi Lauren Berger The Bimbaums — Madeleine, Edward, Amanda Jordan The Brecher Family — Ron, Carol Julia Dr. and Mrs. John B. Chang Robert Mr. £sf Mrs. Rigoberto Chaves £s? Family Mr. Mrs. Arthur Cohen Janet David Cotton Doris Norm Delman, Michael fcf Lenny Dr. Mrs. Steven D. Feinstein Leah Stan Foodim The Garfmkles — Sylvia, Milt, Terry, Jill, Gail, Jill, Nina Barbara, Larry, Jackie Danielle Gilbert The Goldstein's — Barbara, Bob, Sara, Lainie, Laura Allison Mr. Mrs. Greene Dr. £s? Mrs. Simon A. Grolnick Mr. Mrs. Kenneth Grossman Joi, Stephen, Elisa and De De Hallerman Mrs. Teresa Jeanniton Stuart and Susan Kaufman Gail Richard Kogan Mr. Mrs. Stephen Lapulus The Lehrman Family Dr. Mrs. Robert S. Lewis, Deborah and Michelle Victor and Arlene Lite Rona Buddy Miller Paula Sy Nass, Michael, Lisa, Murray, Rachel tsf Alarm Mr. Mrs. Melvyn R. Oestreich Meryl, Seth and Wendy Oliphant Evie, Darren Stephie Port Irene David Redleaf Marvin, Marcie, David Michael Rosenberg Dohn Micki Schildkraut Renee Label Shulman Judy, Bob, Debbie David Silverstein Mr. Mrs. Nathaniel Silverthome The Solomon Family — Lesley, Stan, Barry, Phil Amanda Paul and Arlene Stanchio William Steiner Mr. Mrs. Edward Streim, Bob, Jerry Debbie Jerry Marion Sussman The Talbots — Donald, Roslyn, James, Cary rHAT WAS THEN 206 THIS IS NOW Its lime to leave ... Our beginning is coming to a close And so we look toward tomorrow . .. But let’s look at yesterday and today. We arrived here alone and began our adventure Together slowly, carefully. Not sure of what was expected or sure of what we wanted. But during our time we gave up our loneliness and insecurities. We gained new friends, confidence in ourselves And a special feeling which cannot be defined By words ... We leave so much stronger for we have shared deeply. I look at all of you and Smile ... . . . for you are my friends. BETSY MITCHELL CARYN CAMMEYER DEBBIE STREIM DEBBIE ZIMMERMAN MISSY SOLOMON NANCY ROSE PERI LUBLIN STACEY I.YNN WENDY EAGLE 207 “LOOKS LIKE WE’VE MADE IT” LET IT 208 Congratulations and Best Wishes to Congratulations and Best Wishes To Lisa Bernstein STEVEN WEISS and the class of 1987 With Love and Pride Mom, Dad, Grandma and Jennifer — Class of ’91 and the Class of 1987 With Love, MOM and DAD Jonathan, Brett and Douglas Congratulations To Brett Morgan and the class of 1987 With Love, Susan and David Jonathan, Lisa, and Douglas CONGRATULATIONS TO VANDELYN C. MOODY and the class of ’87 The Best of Luck Always! With Love, Mother Brent, Robin, Donna and Ivan and Grandmother 209 TO MICHAEL BENNETT SHAPIRO AND THE CLASS OF 1987 CONGRATULATIONS WISHING YOU ALL GOOD THINGS IN THE FUTURE JUNE SHAPIRO REALTY, INC. TO OUR SON MICHAEL SHAPIRO WITH PRIDE, JOY AND ALL OUR LOVE, WE CONGRATULATE YOU. MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE BE FULFILLED MOM, DAD, STEVEN, CLASS OF 1976, GREAT NECK NORTH LINDA CLASS OF 1977, GREAT NECK NORTH BRIAN CLASS OF 1974, LAKEWOOD RANDI CLASS OF 1981, GREAT NECK NORTH SMOKEY IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF 2 CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WITH OUR VERY BEST WISHES FOR EVERY SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS! LOVE, MOM AND DAD LIZA CLASS OF ’80 MICHAEL CLASS OF ’84 THE OESTREICHS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 87 AND GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS. LOVE MARJORIE AND WENDY P.S. WE LOVE YOU SUSAN CAROLYN GARIN AMY EVE BETH WITH A FRIEND TO CALL MY OWN I’LL NEVER BE ALONE AND YOU MY FRIEND WILL SEE YOU’VE ALW AYS GOT A FRIEND IN ME DON’T BE DISMAYED AT GOODBYES — FAREWELL IS NECESSARY BEFORE YOU CAN MEET AGAIN, AND MEETING AGAIN AFTER MOMENTS OF LIFETIMES IS CERTAIN FOR THOSE WHO ARE FRIENDS 213 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO DEBBIE AND THE CLASS OF ’87 “THEY ARE OUR HOPE” “YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY” ALL OUR LOVE MOM AND DAD BOB — CLASS OF ’84 JERRY — CLASS OF ’86 THE STREIMS 214 CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARI AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WE LOVE YOU! THE JACKOWITZ’S SUSAN,ALAN LINDA ’83 ROBERT ’84 JOANNE ’84 MICHAEL ’94 BANDIT AND K.C. CONGRATULATION TO PETER AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE AUNT NANCY, UNCLE JERRY LESLIE AND STUART CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF ’87 LOVE JOCELYN WEITZ, SCHWEIG, AND ARI INSEPARABLE 215 TO MICHELLE AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WE WISH YOU GOLDEN MEMORIES AND A FUTURE FILLED WITH LOVE HEALTH HAPPINESS! 216 LOVE FROM, ELYSE, STEVE AND ERICA GUTMAN CONGRATULATIONS PHILIPSPORN YOU’RE IN MY HEART YOU’RE MY SOUL AND I’LL NEVER, LET YOU GO! I LOVE YOU FOREVER . JACQUELINE LORBER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 87 “THE EICHELS” JAY — JOAN — BARBRA — DEBBY — WENDY LOVE, HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS TO SCOTT AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF ’87 LOVE, THE SKLARS STU, DIANE, BRIAN AND KERI MUCH LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO OUR SON GLENN BEYER AND ALL HIS FRIENDS IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY . . . MAY ALL YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS BE REALIZED LOVE, MOM, DAD, (ROCKY TOO!) THE HOUSE WILL BE SO-O-O QUIET WITHOUT THE “GUYS.’’ 217 A FUTURE OF HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS TO PETER AND THE CLASS OF ’87 THE FIRST STEP TOWARD SUCCESS IN ANY AVOCATION, IS TO BECOME INTERESTED IN IT. WITH ALL OUR LOVE MOM AND DAD DANIEL — CLASS OF ’80 ANDREW — CLASS OF ’83 218 CONGRATULATIONS STACY WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU GOOD LUCK WITH LOVE KENNY — CLASS OF ’84 CAROL AND MARTY BOWIE AND SHECKY THE ABRAMS Driving around listening to the Beatles. The after school sundae. The Roslyn ice cream place. Did you turn the lights on? How do we get ourselves into these things? Did you see Back To The future yet.' CHOCOLA If!! COOKIES!! I started a new diet today! Getting lost when we thought we knew how to get there. My hip hurts. My knee hurts. Mixed emotions about haircuts. Dream analysis. Are you going swimming today? I’ll see how I leel later. Tracy and Lisa: The best of luck at college and have fun! Love us. P.S. It’s been real! We re seniors now — we re supposed to have fun! Do you have the car tonight? You Anally got your permit, now when do you get your license so you can drive me around? Maybe we’ll meet someone from out of town — maybe not! “White Nights” in the snow. “Sixteen Candles” — the story of our lives until the end (it’s not fair)! “We Are The World — a very emotional experience! Mad Max and Cool Hand l.uke. The music never ends: U2 and the Stones. Elvis Costello and Billy Joel, the Who and the Beatles, the Hooters, and the Talking Heads, Oh my God — I can’t believe we’re finished! It’s different being your friend, but it’s definitely a lot of fun! 219 LOVE, HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS TO STEPHANIE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS THE GLAZERS BONNIE, RONNIE, BRUCE, PRESTON AND LINDA AND THE TWO SHEPHERDS BOYS Ronda, Debbie, Jessica, Jamie You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd we ain’t too pretty we ain’t too proud we might be laughing a bit too loud But that never hurt no one — Billy Joel Nn aKaH vuiljy ouiutK, fatI dUUA U ti 'XjJi A� Aa , ummL, uU. Uit- We kjIUu hjMdjJ Juy, mJjLtJi V -VAJV 4 JtffVZ, XQervu ... JLokMAAs � U,?f %AAfwT s ' °n 221 THE PARTY’S OVER. . . OR IS IT? JENNI, PAM, JOHANNA, PAM LESLIE, EMILY, CAROLYN STEPHANIE, LIZ GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! 222 PETER EDELMAN CONGRATULATIONS, PETER! You’ve done a beautiful job. Love and Best Wishes as you enter your college years. We’ll Miss You. Mom and Benjamen METS J Our Love and Congratulations TO ABBY BERMAN and Her Friends in the class of ’87 MOM, DAD LYNN AND ANDREW CONGRATULATIONS AND OUR WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO LESLIE SIROTA OUR PRIDE AND JOY AND HER FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 1987 MUCH LOVE BARBARA, MARVIN AND HALLIE SIROTA 223 I've discovered a way to stay friends forever There’s really nothing to it I simply tell you what to do and you do it Anne, How do you do it? I did nothing! The three fingeres banna The never ending story . . . and then I Feel playful! who Would've thought . . . Friday Zoo Mass — 115 to 93 70 30 who's who I'll love you always Anne Felice It’s hard to find the words to say how very much you mean, for friends who are as close as you are few and far between. There are many different reasons why I think so much of you — your thoughtfulness, your warmth, friendly name a few. spent many sad times and through friendship more dear. I to have a and your smile, to We have happy and together it all, our has grown i lucky friend like CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’87 FROM CHARLES KARASIK CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR FRIENDS JESSICA, JOSHUA ANDJORDAN FEINSTEIN Due to intense argu- ments over what quote to leave in the yearbook, Lloyd and Jordan will be unable to provide a final statement for their peers. Lloyd Jordan 224 THE BEST OF FRIENDS THE BEST OF FRIENDS IS WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE LL ALWAYS BE FROM DORIE TO BARBARA. MICHELKA TOO DONT FORGET ANAT AND STACEY FROM BENNIGANS TO SHISH-KE-BABS SWENSEN’S AND DALE’S TOO WE ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST TIME TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT WE DO WE’VE SHARED THE G(K)I) TIMES AND SOME BAD WE’VE LAUGHED TOGETHER AND CRIED WE’VE COME TO LOVE AND TRUST ONE ANOTHER IN EACH OTHER WE COULD ALWAYS CONFIDE WITH THE HELP FROM EACH OTHER WE’VE ALL SURVIVED THROUGH FIGHTS AND BROKEN HEARTS BUT SOON WE LL HAVE TO SAY GOOD-BYfe AS S(X)N AS COLLEGE STARTS SO WE RE I AKING THIS TIME TO THANK EACH OTHER EOR EVERYTHING WE’VE DONE FOR ALL THE UNDERSTANDING, LOVING CARE FOR THE GOOD TIMES AND THE FUN WE THANK EACH OTHER FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE W HEN ONE OF US NEEDED A ERIENI) WE THANK EACH OTHER EOR BEING THE BEST THE BEST OF FRIENDS UNTIL THE END LOOKING BACK. . . FIRST IMPRESSIONS. QUARTER ON THE TABLE. ERA I PARTY. HI KIDDY-KIDDY-KIDDY. SLIIIME, YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL, THE WORLD DOES NOT REVOLVE AROUND YOU! VIOLET, OLDER MEN — YOUNGER MEN. WHOSE JOEY IS IT ANYWAY? I’M IN LOVE! CHUCK AND ADOLPHO. OODLES OF NOODLES. HANDCUFFS AND ICE BUCKET. THE BIG “D”. HE’S 28! MERRY-GO-ROUND, CONVERSATION PIECE. ARIK. ROMPER. GOGGLES AND M(X)NB(X)TS. GREAT ADVENTURE. HIPPOPOTAMUS, VALENTINE’S DAY. PORT GUYS. NASSAU BEACH. SHOTGUN, CHEMISTRY. RED LIGHT, LINDA AND LISA, B(XiUS! BREAKFAST CLUB, ALL CRIED OUT. BELL GUYS ON 45, SURPRISE PARTY, THE PEARLS NEVER COME OFF. BENJI — I LOVED YOU! GLORIOUS WALK. PAUL’S HOUSE. HOOKIE-LAU. YOU MAKE ME ILL. READY-SET-GO, WHIPPED CREAM. I CANT WAIT TIL THE PROM!. TO BE CONTINUED. . CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '87 STACEY — ANA I' — BARBARA — MICHAELA — LAURIE 225 CONGRATULATIONS LINDA WE THINK YOU’RE TERRIFIC MUCH LOVE AND HAPPINESS FROM MOMMY, KENNY, BARRY, BOBBY, GABI, AND HILLARY DEB, THE TIMES WE SHARED TOGETHER WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I LOVE YOU, DEB WITH LOVE TO BETSY “TO YOU A TOAST THE BEST, THE MOST” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’87 MOM Sc RICHARD DAD Sc TRICIA GARY Sc ALEXANDER GIVE A YELL GIVE A CHEER OUR 3 IS OUT OF HERE! WE LOVE YOU CARYN “THE CAMMEYERS” 226 CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS TO ADAM AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE AND PRIDE ANDREA AND NORMAN FELLS DAVID ................ CLASS OF ’85 MARC ................. CLASS OF ’90 JEFF ................. CLASS OF ’90 227 TO DEB MAY YOUR FUTURE BE AS BRIGHT AS YOUR SMILE! WE LOVE YOU MOM, DAD, MICHAEL NANA BEST WISHES TO MARJORIE MICHAEL COHN - YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL — HUGS KISSES — LINDSAY A.J. AND THE CLASS OF ’87 THE DIPPELL FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS TO WENDY AND THE CLASS OF 1987 GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE. WE LOVE YOU! MICHAEL, LONNIE, AND KEITH KALNICK 228 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO STEVEN dP CQufa' “THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!” AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, GERRY, ARNOLD AND GREGG GRAUER CONGRATULATIONS TO ADAM AND THE CLASS OF ’87 GOOD LUCK IN THE YEARS AHEAD WITH LOVE, JEAN, STAN AND JAMIE COHEN CONGRATULATIONS TO NANCY ZUCKERBROD AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MOM DAD ALAN, CINDY RON BEST WISHES TO ADAM AND THE CLASS OF ’87 HELENE, LAWRENCE AND CYNTHIA LASKY CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT SILBERSTEIN AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MAXINE AND BARRY BETH — CLASS OF ’83 JENIFER — CLASS OF ’91 CONGRATULATIONS JILL I- i � Li AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU WITH ALL OUR LOVE ALWAYS MOM DAD SCOTT ............... CLASS OF ’84 NICOLE............... CLASS OF ’90 THE LONDON’S 231 ADAM MELTZER — “THE MELTZ,” KILLER, BALDY. V LAURA ADAM 4 EVER. HIGH SCHOOL SWEET HEARTS REACH MARRIAGE IN 1994. PROM 87’, 88' I LOVE YOU KIDDO . . . BABAK DAMAGHI — IRANIAN STUD! HOBART, SHIEK-ABDUL BOXHEAD, GUMBY, BUZ, BOB STARS IN MOTION PICTURE ESCAPE FROM IRAN WINS AN ACADEMY AWARD SCOTT SILBERSTEIN — SU B. DILBO, HOLMES, HOLME BOY, B M W. “THANK YOU VERY MUCH HAVE A NICE DAY, PHIL COLLINS HOLME BOY BE CHILLIN, “TALK TO YA LATER . ..” EDDIE SOLEYMANI — SPEDULA ABLACATA, SPEDDIE, SHIEK-ABDUL SALAM MARRIES ALLISON AND BECOMES THE “SHAH” OF IRAN ... ALLISON, YOUR THE SWEETEST CUTEST. I LOVE YOU! 11 18 85 CRAIG KABOT — MR. CRAIG KING KABOT 1ST .... THANKS ABBY FOR BEING SO SPECIAL I LOVE YOU. 232 WITH LATER — SHOT-GUN, YOU DRIVE, TENSION, RAF SESSION, CADILLAC MANIAC, E.R.M.U.S., LUCILLE ROBERTS MUSCLE MEN, IRAN 1 U.S.A. CHA-TUF. SCOBEES, KILL BEER!, ACCIDENT, UNDERGROUND PARTY, 103.5 WAPP, BOY CHEERLEADERS, STUDS, DOODLE. “MELTZ — JUST DECK HIM,’ KAB — “DRIVE OVER THE AIDS FOOT,” SII.B — “DRIVE SAFELY, ED — “CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER,” “BABAK — “GET A LICENSE,”__KITCHEN DISASTER, TONY MONTANA, COS, BONNVILLE EXPRESS, “I LET YOU DOWN.’JACUZZL GREEN CARD. SUGARMAMA, TIRE-HEAD, FLIP IT JACK W CHO MAMA, HAIRY LEGS, LET'S GO SHOPPING NEON FIGHTERS, BENIHANA’S IN 86', LIVE IT UP CLASS 87! LATER 233 CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAINE SIEGEL AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, MOM AND DAD RICHARD . . . CLASS OF ’89 CONGRATULATIONS TO AMY AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WITH LOVE, PENNY AND JONATHAN METSCH PETER METSCH . . . CLASS ______OF ’90____ CONGRATULATIONS ALAN YOU HAVE ALWAYS LIT UP OUR LIVES. NOW IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO SET FIRE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD REMEMBER, LIFE IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING! WITH LOVE. MOM...... CLASS OF ’62 DAD ..... CLASS OF ’53 RACHEL .. CLASS OF ’86 THE COHENS CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHI ANI) THE CLASS OF ’87 GOOD LUCK WE LOVE YOU NANA Sc PAPA MAMI DADI DEBI — CLASS OF ’83 CHRIS — CLASS OF ’85 234 If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it. William Arthur Ward CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to LISA and the CLASS OF ’87 With Love, MOM and DAD, SETH ......................Class of ’89 JORDANA ...................Class of ’96 235 ADAM THANKS FOR MAKING EVERYDAY A SURPRIZE — WITH ALL OUR LOVE MOM, DAD BRAD CONGRATULATIONS TO AMY BAUMSTEIN CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER WEINSTOCK WITH LOVE, AUNT LEAH AND UNCLE JACK RACHEL AND ALAN CONGRATULATIONS AND AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE GENE, BARBARA, AND DOUGLAS . . . CLASS OF 1990 236 BEST WISHES TO JEANNIE KIM AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WE LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD TONY, JACQUEUNE AND CHARLIE CHIEF (chef) n. the head or leader of a group or organization. To our daughter and sister ROBIN SOLOMON Editor-in-chief of Arista ’87 and to her staff and classmates we extend our good wishes for the future Linda, Alan, David, and Abbe 237 CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE THE HYMAN FAMILY SANDY, GEORGE, ANDREW STEFFANIE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALYSON AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH OUR LOVE, BONNIE, GARY Sc MICHAEL KLEIN CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIRIN AND HER FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF ’87 UP UP AND AWAY TO SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS. WE LOVE YOU MOM, DAD DAVID 238 CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVEN KOPPEL AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MOM AND DAD MARC . . . CLASS OF ’82 RANDY . . . CLASS OF ’92 AND GRANDMA CONGRATULATIONS TO “CHICKEN” AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WE LOVE YOU, MOMMY, DADDY, TIFFANY, KIMMY, JORDAN, 239 GIANNA, GRANDMA GRANDPA. CONGRATULATIONS TO MEREDITH GOLDEN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!! WITH LOVE MOM DAD LAUREN . . . CLASS OF ’89 JESSICA . . . CLASS OF ’94 CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT AND THE CLASS OF 1987 SUSANNE, STUART AND TED HIRSHF1ELD BEST WISHES TO EMILY SARA AND THE CLASS OF ’87 BARBARA, FRED AND BRUCE STORCH ERIC, WE WISH YOU THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE STARS . . . CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR TERRIFIC FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 1987. WE’RE PROUD OF YOU ALL. THE BRECHERS RON (’59), COROL, AND JULIE 240 RACHAEL A MARA K I C H E JILL E NANCY GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY! DUKE • LACROSSE • ANIMALS THE “CLASSY” OF 1987 JORDAN !!! DO YOU STILL HAVE THOSE PAJAMAS??? CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS WE LOVE YOU MOM, DAD LIZ CONGRATULATIONS TO TRACY AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, MOM, DAD, MIKE, SUE, JANIS AND MARTY OUR BEST WISHES TO MICHAEL AND THE CLASS OF 1987 MOM CLASS OF 1959 DAD MARNIE CLASS OF 1985 SHARI CLASS OF 1992 CONGRATULATIONS AND LOVE TO FRANK BUA AND THE CLASS OF ’87 NAN POP LAZAUNIK 242 Gary — May you some day be blessed, by having a son that will bring you the joy and fulfillment you have brought us. We are proud of your accomplishments up to now and this is just the beginning — We all Love you Dearly Mom Dad Steven Pia Grandma Ruth Unde Weil, Aunt More Watusha Unde Bob, Aunt Jill, Rachel Adam 243 CONGRATULATIONS TO JOAN LOUISE PERHAES AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE ALWAYS MOM AND DAD JESSICA — CLASS OF 83 MICHELLE — CLASS OF ’84 DEAR DEBBIE AND CLASS OF ’87 CONGRATULATIONS 8c HAPPINESS IN YOUR FUTURE! EVA ARTHUR AND BILL RIFKIN CONGRATULATIONS TO GLENN WEISER AND THE CLASS OF 87 WITH PRIDE AND LOVE • MOM AND DAD AND DAVID — CLASS OF ’80 ALLISON — CLASS OF ’83 THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES “MISSING YOU BABY” GLENN 8c VICKY FEBRUARY 6, 1985 UNTIL . . . CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF ’87 To all the boys, have great times. VICKY 8c AND I WISH EACH OTHER ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD. ? C ’ fe- € � X)M a. .x U.t W 244 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Ninth grade — walked half way to beach. Sun, tan, bikini, waistlet, volleyball, lifeguards, shake-n-bake. May 1 borrow your sunscreen? Would you like to take a boatride.' You’ll lx- back in a “Split Second.” Water skiing lessons or windsurfing? Daily walks to North Hempstead. Swimming to the ropes and drowning on the way. You’ll get radiation poisoning in that water!! They went to get M M’s. Dunkin Donuts. Train to city cab to Jones. $112 — we don’t have that much. Stranded, how do we get home? Lessons on how to dive into waves. My friend drowned. Adventureland. rollercoaster, double dates. “Quiche Lorraine. What a weekend, stick shift, those signs are pretty big, Amoco, Beni-Ha-Ha, always looking bad. I hung up on him, setting alarm clock for 3:00 a.m. Shh, everyone’s sleeping! Nice phone bill, liking the same guy, when he's older, “clams”. Who's that guy under the umbrella? Rain, deli, the roast beef looks good today. Separate bedrooms, getting hungry, 7 Eleven, pillows, blankets, box radio cassettes, ice cream man, not now. She’s in the bathroom, watchman, massage, working out. Sharing turkey sandwiches, spitting food. Maryland, Terps, football game, coolers, train ride, conductors, Georgetown, fake I.D., twins, AEtt, frat row, lollipop, Dougie Fresh. Where's the mall? Look for the turtle. Those smiles, those eyes. You girls are always laughing. Tennis in bathing suits. Hey “K!” Mickael, roses, “Not at all. Pool party, the wrong kind of guy, Peter Piper, bastage, who's that guy on the coach? Opening doors with knives. Fifteen minutes to sleep. Michaela needs her medication. You liar!! Look at that wardrobe. These are my favorite shoes. I’ve got a message for two blondes. Rumors, Port Washington. Party every weekend. All these dogs are mine. City-Trump Tower, wake up Mr. Cabdriver, tourists from California, Plaza. Southstreet. French, sticky situations. Ahoj! Teach me some more. Bowling, basements, what do you girls have in that bag? You UGLFH! I say it the best. Meaningful talk. How can we be so different yet so alike? Ker — You’re the best friend anyone could ever have. I love you always and forever. Mick — Even sisters couldn’t be as close as we are. Yes, we are twins! WE HAVE FUN BEING THE BEST OF FRIENDS!!! CATCH YA LATER..........CLASS OF ’87 245 CONGRATULATIONS TO SHEREE AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE DAD, MOM, LYNDA, DAVID AND DEBI BRENIN CONGRATULATIONS TO DARA AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE LINDA AND MARVIN EICHHORN RON DA . .. CLASS OF ’83 CONGRATULATIONS AND A BRIGHT FUTURE TO TINA AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WITH LOVE MOM, DAD, SUE CLARLES, JR. 71 PETER 74 TIMOTHY 77 (THE RENICKS) WHO’S GOT I D ? WILD PARTIES HANGOVERS, LAX 8c F.B. SEASONS THE FUN IN THE BOY’S GYM, SUMMER OF ’86, COPS, W’S POOL, THE COUGAR THE DOCK, “HEY, LITTLE BOY W ANT SOME CANDY?” HAPPILY EVER AFTER DID NOT LAST FOREVER FROM RAGS TO RICHES DID NOT HAPPEN SO EASILY WE DO NOT FIT IN HERE WITH THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF THIS NEVER — NEVER LAND SO WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO ALL OF YOU CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS OF ’87 AND MAY ALL THE FRIENDSHIPS MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS LAST FOREVER. M M 246 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS LOVE, RIN SKEV JEN SUE This is lo celebrate Every day in the past four years. Every friend made, lost and kept. Notes, laughs, weekends, and long conversations. This is to celebrate all the work we’ve done and all the fun we’ve had. Every moment, the ones we still remember, and even some already forgotten. The people we did not know behind the faces we all knew so well. This is to celebrate a friendship that survived, and will survive. And, this is to celebrate the future. As we look back to the frightened times, our f reshman year. Ninth grade was a puzzle, we found the friends, the pieces that fit. The insecurities we’ve had and destroyed. We’ve begun rounding out the jagged pieces. Through the laughter, the fear, the jokes, and the tears, we've remained true friends. As we approach our freshman year in college we reflect on the past four years. The limes we’ve shared, the good, the bad. we’ve only grown closer. We’ll never forget the great friends we’ve had in highschool and know there will never be friends like this again. 247 SUCCESS TO SETH STEIFMAN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WE WISH YOU ONLY THE BEST MOM AND DAD MARC, JEFF AND ALLISON CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL GREENBERG AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MOM AND DAD EVAN — CLASS OF ’85 STACY —CLASS OF ’91 CONGRATULATIONS PETER AND THE CLASS OF 1987 — GRANDMA BEA GRANDPA JACK DEAR PETER — WE HAVE LOVED YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR — NOW THE WORLD IS AWAITING FOR YOUR SMILE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’87 LOVE, MOM, JACK, SETH, DANI, STEFFIE, JULIE NANCY ROSE WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO YOU AND THE CLASS OF ’87 MOM, DAD, SUSAN, LIZ AND COURTNEY ROSE 248 “SOMEDAY YOU’LL ALL WORK LOR ME” MOM DAD .................Class of ’58 Carolyn...............Class of ’83 THE SLOANE EAMILY 249 CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVEN BLOOM CONGRATULATIONS AND THE CLASS OF 1987 TO MUCH LOVE, MOM, DAD 8c SCOTT GREGORY PENN CONGRATULATIONS TO AND THE CLASS OF 1987 MOM 8c DAD DAVID LARRY, JONATHAN AND AND VALERIE CLASS OF ’87 WITH LOVE AND LOTS OF PRIDE MOM, DAD AND DEBBIE — CONGRATULATIONS TO PAMELA LANDMAN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MOM AND DAD JAIME — CLASS OF 1985 250 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO VICTOR AND THE CLASS OF 1987. MOM DAD AND ROBERT 251 CONGRATULATIONS ELISA AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU LESLIE, STEPHEN, SCOTT AND BRETT SCHWEBER BEST WISHES TO HANK AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE MOM, DAD, KATHY MUNCHKIN GOOD TALK RUSTY HAVE FUN AT PENN WITH LOVE CLARK W. GRISWOLD CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL CROUTCH AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF ’87 WITH LOVE, __MOM, DAD AND ROBYN CONGRATULATIONS TO SINGEE WHAT! AND HER FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, MOM AND DAD 252 WE TRIED BUT . . . Michael Holt Victor Chang Bob Hakakian Sam Decearse Todd Kahn Alan Rosen Jr- Mr. Craig Alan Cohen Seth Oliphant Lowell Citron Goes on to become professional “quarters player and dominates North East and meets his pal Seth in country finals. Opens the E.Z. vaccum rental shope. Never buys a home and lives out of his wagoneer. Never marries but falls in love with the vaccum. fakes over his father’s oil wells, and becomes rich, but still not famous. Decides to skip college, and invests all of his money into a lifes supply of Absolut. He consumes happily ever after. Realizes at the age of forty five that he is not getting into Cornell. Gets a job announcing North football games and becomes known as the new and inproved worn. Only person at G.N. North to get rejected from Michigan, crushed, he skips college and opens Mofy’s bar and grill. Opens His own taxi service and charges every customer extra for gas money. He also goes on to play tight end for the New York Jets, and never drops a pass! King Kabot The I . . . Will go on to become a gingerbreadman, spending the rest of his life in a bakery’s display case. Graduates from 1 need a pen”, goes on to open his own garbage disposal business with his friend the Boz. Becomes the first millionaire garbageman. Moves to Siberia, grows a beard, and becomes an ogre, spends the rest of his life wrestling abominable snowmen. 253 CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 IRIS IRV SINGER ADAM.............. CLASS ’84 JENNIFER.......... CLASS ’90 Con 6nft w . ir ftA 5 Aho rfte c ftss of rVoux contue Ls y£ vT Lowe, At o gf) JaM iT At it u .V -UifJ £ .itUL CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN BERGSTEIN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WE LOVE YOU THE RABINERS MARY, BRUCE, SHAUNA AND DANIELLE CONGRATULATIONS RANDY WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU. YOU TURNED OUT TO BE EVERYTHING WE ALWAYS DREAMED OF AND MORE. GOOD LUCK IN THE YEARS AHEAD. ALL OUR LOVE, MOM, DAD 8c ANNETTE 254 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO JENNIFER COON (TWEAKLE OF THE YEAR!) BECAUSE WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU TODAY, WE HAVE EXTENDED YOUR CURFEW TO 10:30 ON WEEKENDS! WE LOVE YOU — XOXOXO — MOM, DAD (CLASS OF ’55) AND MATT CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIFER COON “DON’T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE WITH ANYONE ELSE BUT ME . .— PLAY IT SAFE! I LOVE YOU. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! GRANDMA LILLI 255 CONGRATULATIONS TO JEFF AND THE CLASS OF 1987 DOROTHY AND FREDERICK MOOALLEM JENNIFER MOOALLEM CLASS OF ’86 HAPPINESS SUCCESS TO KEN ROGGEN AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF 87 LOVE ALWAYS MOM, SUSAN 8c ELLIE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO LISA BERNSTEIN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, MOM DAD JONATHAN, BRETT, AND DOUGLAS CONGRATULATIONS TO BRETT MORGAN AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, SUSAN DAD JONATHAN, LISA, AND DOUGLAS CONGRATULATIONS FELICE WE RE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU MOM, DAD KIM, MICHAEL, ES, SHANA, MAX, POPEYE AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST. SPECK!!. 256 TO JESSICA AND THE CLASS OF 1987 OUR FOND CONGRATULATIONS DAVID, BETSY, LISA, ERICA AND JOANNA SILVERMAN CONGRATULATIONS TO ARI SELDMAN AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE CLASS OF ’87 GOOD LUCK IN THE YEARS AHEAD THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!! WITH LOVE MOM DAD DALITH CLASS OF ’90 DENISE CLASS OF ’93 257 CONGRATULATIONS TO BETH HOLLY AND THE CLASS OF ’87 WITH ALL OUR LOVE, THE ACHENBAUMS CAROL 8c BILL ILENE — CLASS OF ’84 MICHAEL — CLASS OF ’90 CONGRATULATIONS TO JILL AND THE CLASS OF 1987 WITH LOVE, AUNT SANDEE UNCLE STEPHEN STACEY___CLASS OF ’89 MICHELE . . .CLASS OF ’92 CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMIE AND HER FRIENDS OF THE CLASS OF 1987 TERRY, MARC AND DAVID ROBERTS — CLASS _______OF 1984 258 CONGRATULATIONS FRANK BUA AND THE CLASS OF 1987 CONTINUING A FAMILY TRADITION.... GRANDFATHER — CLASS OF ’38 MOTHER — CLASS OF ’69 AUNT — CLASS OF 76 SISTER — CLASS OF ’89 LOVE AND BEST WISHES MOM KEVIN 259 “THE ROOTS OF TRUE ACHIEVEMENT LIE IN THE WILL TO BECOME THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BECOME.” HAROLD TAYLOR best wishes GREAT NECK DEPARTMENT STORE 73 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK 260