Harborfields High School - Harborlight Yearbook (Greenlawn, NY)

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FIELD TRIP!!!!! The mention of these two words can do wonders in waking up a class. Ever since elementary school, when teachers would take us on visits to such standard places as the Museum of Natrual History or the Bronx Zoo, a field trip has become the tradition- al way to escape the routine of classes, a kind of release. Yet, to those who have begun to take a sincere interest in their studing or have found something that truely triggers their curiosity, field trips are more meaningful than simple, futile escapes. Perhaps they provide students with the time to exchange thoughts or experience something entirely new. In what ever specific way, the field trips are fulfilling their intended purpose - to be a learning experience. Sometimes the class outing can take on a serious tone, such as Dr. Lemonedes' annual eleven honors visit to the C.W. Post library. Dur- ing the class' research on it's term paper, Dr. Lemonedes takes them to Post to expose them to a college library system and to the resources that it offers. tAnd along the way, there's exposure to college food: overpriced and undercooked.J ,-, In the fall, there was a trip to Boston, organized by history teachers Mr. Thoelen and Mr. Klein. Students took a guided tour to historical sites such as Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and Boston Commons. The language department, as al- ways, planned unusual trips for itls students. Spanish students went to see a performance given by Spanish entertainers and then dined at a Mexican restaurant for lunch. Seventy lucky French students were able to see the Van Gogh art exhibi- tion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In Febuary, Mr. Domencetti arranged for piano students to attend a master classn in piano. At this class, they could play for or simply listen to a professional pianist. They would then receive a critique and some advice. Every year there are new field trips. They make for some fond memories and, while each has its serious purpose, a field trip allows for talk and laughter that can be mis- sing in class. A riverbank view of Boston reflects the serenity and natrual beauty of this area. Field Trip- 147

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Juniors Robin Birch, Alex Heiberger, Angela Cheng, Rob Rome and Glen Ross round up for a picture before boarding the bus to Boston. Glen Ross, Angela Cheng, Alex Heiberg, Leslie l-lilgeman, Emilie Pooler, and Robin Birch pose before Bunker Hill. ' 'v With Bunker Hill in the back ground, juniors Leslie Hilgeman, Emilie Pooler and Robin Birch take a rest during their trip to Boston. 140 Field' Tfllb

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ECRET ORGANIZATIO Leaders of special coalitions meet with cabinet members. Plans and dates for crucial meetings are set. Clandestine excursions are taken. What is this all about? These are the Secret Organizations of Harborfields High School. Over 20 clubs, comprised of active students who participate in extra-curricular activities to develop their interests in various areas, foreign lanuages, student governments and administrations and academic subjects. While all of thes individual societies have a serious purpose, the main element is merely to have fun. Members seek to expand their own hori- zons by sharpening chess skills or by sharpening their pencils for Mathletes. Whatever you choose to do, there is something at Harborfi- elds for you. Perhaps you, too can become the President of perhaps the founding Father of your own club. These are the Secret Organizations of this institution.