Harborfields High School - Harborlight Yearbook (Greenlawn, NY)

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lTS'S NUT RUBUTICS . . lT'S INTUITIVELY UBVIUUS FUR DUB VICTUHIUUS MATHLETES The Mathletes Club is a group that, as its name suggests, works out math problems and does so under the careful guidance and supervi- sion of the world-renowned mathematics professor, Mr. Toby Kissam. The group itself is rather in- formal but is composed of students who not only have a knack for math but also a solid interest in the sub- ject. There has to be a willingness to concentrate and work out problems intuitively rather than simply ap- plying formulas and laws robotical- ly as can be done by any computer or calculator. The activities of the group consist of monthly competitions with three of our other schools locally. The results are then sent to a county- wide competition in which the top teams in Suffolk county are recognized at a formal dinner and awards ceremony. The individual meets themselves have a rather social and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of gooey donuts and soda, which help to raise everyone's blood-sugar and caffeine levels to prepare them for the rigor of the ac- tual competition Cand if you believe that one ...J. Then a series of six questions are given to be ac- complished in a limited time of bet- ween 4 and 6 minutes per question. The Harborfields' team is doing fairly well this year, coming out on top in our division as of Feb. 15, pushing Iohn Glenn, Northport, and Commack to miserable defeat. It is possible that our team may even place in the county. This decision had to await the results of yet unen- countered competitions. A number of our chief com- petitors will be leaving this year to move on and apply the vast talents and skills gained through the Mathletes to the world in yet un- seen and yet unknown dimensions to bring the Light of Wisdom to the Darkness of Ignorance . . . Above right, senior George McKee is all smiles when he realizes he can do a poroblem that no one else can figure out. Members of the Mathletes team pose for a formal picture. 162 MATHLETES ,J . Left to right. Kenny Shindler, Dennis Reichold, Matt Ricciar- di, Paul Hewitt, Dan Murdock, George McKee, Ienny Samp- son, Iay Best, Alan Schnittman, Paul Sefsik. Far right, advisor Mr. Kissam helps senior, Alan Schnittman with a challenging problem. How on earth do I do this one?! says senior Iay Best. ,,,f-W. -1 E.:-'W

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25 Coach Mayer, Ian Adrion, Darren Brady, Phil Clemente, Brad Martin, Chris Alferie, Chris Orr, Kevin Flanagan, Doug Venuti, Rob Rodler, john Quinlan, Darren Butler, Pat Godfry, Jeff Slippin, Iimmy Garner, Tyler Grombac, Ray Alberg, Kenny.,Marchia, Brian Myles, Roger Morgamflargx lJDBiapj5,'Keith Bookhard. BUYS A D GIRLS LEADERS To be a Girls or Boys leader, there are some requirements one must have. First, one must have a certain grade average. But probably the most impor- tant requirement is how much one participates Within the school and in the community. This is important because, of course, the Girls and Boys Leaders . . . t. e do so many activit1es in the school. They sold candygrams at Christmas 1m and Valentine's. In past years they have decorated for dances at the school and done car washes. If you like to help out around the school and have a good grade average, you may become a Boys or Girls Leader too. I 4. ul 'Q V X A A I ff ,ff 5..,..,,,,,,. aj. ,f ,KM-,. ,J -.J ry! 11 Ilene Fox and Jeanine Bruno try to read the secret holiday messages without anyone noticing. BUYS LEADERS 161

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-1 x gi' if .2 F at 7 ' 5 FOREIGN A LANGUAGE CLUBS This year, the number of foreign language clubs in the school totalled four CFrench Club, German Club, Italian Club, and Spanish Clubj. Along with their own in- dividual activities, together the 1 1 clubs participated in National Foreign Language Week during the week of March 4th. Each day of the week, the cafeteria ladies prepared foods from five dif- rc ferent countries Cone on each dayj. Due to after-school rehear- sals for Oklahoma! , the main festivities took place two weeks later, during the week of March 18th, when there was a big volleyball tournament and then , an international dinner to follow. Although there was a lot of competition, a fun time was had by all! Each club had little things of their own to do all year. The French Club, with their advisor, Mrs. Khatir, started out the year with fund-raisers and then went to Peche Mignon, a French restaurant in Hun- tington Village. The club has seen a few French movies. Other activities include carving L'Arc de Triomphe out of soap, and listening to the music of popular French singers. The students have also signed up to get French pen pals. They planned on ending the year with a big French dinner. The German Club also had a succcessful second year with the help of their advisor, Mrs. Scheef. They started out the year with a big Oktoberfest on October 24. Various German foods were cooked and brought in by German Club members, the Oompah Band played familiar German melodies, and plants and Advent calendars were raffled off. It was really a fun evening. The club also hosted a Christmas party for the Steuben Society. The Italian Club's main event of the year took place from October 27th to November 10th, when eight Italian students, and the club's advisor, Mr. Pavone, went to Italy as part of an exchange program. In March of last year, Italian students came here for approximately three weeks, and, in exchange, some of our students went back there. The American students were able to go to school with the Italian students and were also fortunate to meet with the Mayor of Genoa, as well as to see many familiar Italian sights. The Spanish Club, since this was the first year of existence, with their advisor, Mrs. Khatir, used this year as a building- year. They had many fund-raisers in order to build a solid treasury. They had a small fiesta to celebrate Three Kings Day, where various members baked different types of Spanish goodies and they listened to Spanish music. Students need not take foreign languages to join these clubs. They are a lot of fun and offer many different activities. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB 163