Oswego High School - Paradox Yearbook (Oswego, NY)

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What do ou do when you're in the library? :g155s,5sis:w- 4 . 'f . Q R x . g ,,,. , K, ..x- -ff 3 H J Chris Byrne works on his math when he goes to the library. 16 Q Set no Limits ' s Lisa Herald, Michell Kieper, Dawn Kurilovich and Missy Dale discuss S.A.D.D. business in the library. ., -,nm 91 Nirmit Goel plays with the copying machine in the library. Robin Holebert relaxes in the library.

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In the stacks ibrary!AV Club continued its vital role in its assistance to the OHS Librarians as the members helped restack ooks, magazines and other per- 'odica1s. The club, made up of students rom all grades, helped during free per- 'ods and after school. This small group f students are not overly visible, but he service that they provide to the school and the students is something that should not be overlooked. Members included: Jerri Peet, Vickie Piersall, Karen Ruch, Mike Annal, Jennifer Ketchum,John Bartosek, Slfl3WI1 JOl'16S.Qby Eben Norfleet Chess f all the clubs at Oswego High School, one of the most popular and prestigious is the Chess Club. What!'? you ask incredulously. Yes, to those who are not members, playing chess may seem to be a boring and elitist pastime. The Chess Club, however, is the exact opposite of such a stereotype, meet- ings are held at members' houses, in a party-like atmosphere. The Chess Club was concieved in 1986 by Mr. Thomas Altman, physics teacher and advisor extraordinaire. Since its humble inception, the club has grown tremendously in size. It's popularity can be attributed to its so- cial functions, held about once a month. Pizza, soda, games, plenty of chess and good conversation make these gatherings well worth the set-up effort and nominal fee. Although play- ing chess is not stressed, Mr. Altman is always eager to teach the game to new- comers. Of course, for those who be- Ms. Kilmer and two members of the Library!AV club take a break Club waxes and wanes G1 1- -'..z.'E W4'TIWi'l,5 li -gf A it J . if 1 --- Yf iffG'g5f5:1Qf,kg ji X fiifge i ,iffy cert. fa .W v!-w,v--- Chess figure at work! lieve they have mastered the game likes of Jeff Romanowski and Kevin Sanbonmatsu are the ultimate chal- lenge. To many members, Chess Club was more than just a place to hang out. For example, talk about such subjects as girl trouble and life contemplation seemed to be one of the club's more appreciated aspects. The Chess Club entered the 1987-88 year with high hopes and swelling ranks, including a few brave freshmen. With only a few more members, OHS could have had the largest chess club in America. Since then, however, the club has deteriorated somewhat. Parti- cipation has ebbed, due in part to in- creased cost and competing school and social events. It can only be hoped that the OHS Chess Club will regain its pop- ularity in the future, as students re- cognize its benefits and set no limits in having 3 good tlme.,by Darren Crovitz Student Life Q17