Amity Regional High School - Embers Yearbook (Woodbridge, CT)

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BIULOGY CLUB The Biology Club is oriented around the com- plete mental, physical and social development of the advanced placement student. Lab sessions and other activities assist the student in main- taining his knowledge of applied biology on an inversely proportionate plane with his theoret- ical background. Mr. Karoll is available, on re- quest, to answer, within certain limits, any and all questions pertinent to a happy and complete biological existence. Third Row: M. Stuart, S. Glover, M. Sarkady, R. Melny, E. Karroll, Fac. Adv., J. Collins, M. Weis: Second Row: E. Brandt, A. Bruckuf, B. Buell, W. Lohdell, J. Luciani, A. Cawron, D. Grippog First Row: P. Maturo, E. Fuller, R. Mingrome, J. Chofnas. ,w 'MGP CHEMISTRY CLUB ln order to promote individual research in some field of chemistry, the Chemistry Club has a limited membership. Under the guidance oi Curt Graf, each member works on a project which interests him and which can benefit other club members. Some projects undertaken in- clude the making of chemical batteries, perfume, and aminoacids, among others. Left to right: J. Marks, C. Graf, Fac. Adv., S. Lewis, J. Feher, M. Banerji, T. Wu. MATH CLUB Fourth Row: R. Gambardella, P. Lena- han, W. Costello, D. Dortenzio, P. Barone, Third Row, R. Cramer, M. Dolyak, G. Haynes, J. Harrison, M. Leibowitz, W. Danton, R. Hellauer, J. Bondy, F. Brunetti, M. Reen, V. De- Laurentisg Second Row: P. Daniels, J. Diette, R. Dorman, R. Cook, D. Snyder, R. Sykes, G. Cooper, R. Atkins, C. Blumenthal, R. Bush, F. Daniels, First Row: J. Donovan, S, Nunes, S. Kelley, J. Fondabella, M. Cooper-Smith, M. Mallison, D. Rubin, .l. Duffield, A. Ein- stein.

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BAND First Clarinet: R. Spaziani, Pres., J. Patterson, D. Jung, Second Clarinet: C. Straniti, K. Straniti, Third Clarinet: S. Abercrombie, D. Sampson, D. Whitlock, Flute: C. DuH, J. Snyder, J. Baker, C. Shutan, F. Steagalig Oboe: L. John- stoneg Bassoon.' D. Faircloughg Trumpet: D. Siglin, J. Mitchell, T. Spear, J. Flesher, T. Walsch, A. Krinsley, F. Verrilli, D. Clarkg Trombone: S. Gluckg Saxophone: L Bozworthg A. Marvin, E. Hendricks, J. Roche, Percussion J. Jacobs, G. Cable, M. Cerano, S. Taylor, French Horn: J. Straniti, Sec., B. Booth. DANCE BAND The Dance Band performs as a small jazz combo both at school and at outside functions. With Seymour Schonberger as faculty advisor, the group has performed impressively at Amity Spring Concerts. This year, the dance band has sought to expand the range and depth of its repertoire. A number of new orchestrations were ordered to further this goal. Third Row: M. Cerino, J. Mitchell, T. Spears, J. Flesher, T. Maybryg Second Row: G. Cable, S. Gluck, M. Krugeg First Row: J. Roche, L. Bosworth, E. Hendricks, A. Marvin, D. Jones, R. Spaziani. CONCERT ORCHESTRA The Concert Orchestra, conducted by Seymour Schonberger, has grown in size and quality during the last two years. En- couraged by last year's success with the Schubert Mass in G Major, the orchestra this year undertook Mozart's Missa Brevis in C Major K. 220. Eight orchestra mem- bers were chosen during the winter to per- form with the Southwest Division Festival Orchestra of the Connecticut Music Educa- tors' Association at Danbury High School on January 28. At their traditional Christ- Third Row: P. Matson, T. Wu, G. Cable, S. Schonberger, director, T. Speares, J. Mitchell, D. di S ' C t th h t Siglin, M. Kruge, J. Gandleman, C.,Karahinos, J. Straniti, Second Row: M. Karen, B. Goodstein, mas an pnllg tgnier J, 1 e OTC es rf! R. Spaziani, J. Patterson, K. Straniti, J. Sterritt, E. Hendricks, P. Fraser, N. Novakg First Row: Presented 3- Vanety 0 C 355103 e Senu' classl' C. DuH, J. Snyder, S. Schonberger, C. Shutan, L. Johnstone, D. Fairclough, M. Handler, S. Cluckg cal, and Broadwayushow music. Absent: L. Bernstein.

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DRAMA CLUB This year's Drama Club, composed of juniors and seniors, has focused on developing acting skills, pantomime, oral interpretation, and im- provisation. The culmination of this training was the clubis major production, The Impor- tance of Being Earnest, in February. The pro- duction of the play included instruction in set design and other backstage techniques, so that all aspects of the drama were covered. Fourth Row: K. Rivera, C. Grey, P. Blum, M. Kleiger, E. Hildebrand, R. Pini, J. Dearing, R. Claireg Third Row: L. Waldeck, R. Ritvo, D. Anderson, C. Bruneu, M. Turkoff, P. Bronski, H. Wesselinkg Second Row: D. Mattei, K. Showe, N. Nicoles, J. Straniti, K. Frankel, M. Rabinowitz, G. Harper, D. Browerg First Row: M. Alkus, Fac. Adv., J. Reilly. D. Bell, Pres., M. Maschmeier, V.P., R. Esposito, K. Bisaillon, P. Newman. DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club, under the supervision of Margaret O'Donnell, has reorganized itself this year. Approx- imately thirty members comprise three varsity teams and four novice teams. The teams debated the national topic, '4Resolved: The foreign aid program of the United States should be limited to non-military assistancef, and com'- peted against such schools such as Hillhouse, North Haven, Hamden Hall, Notre Dame, Hopkins, Branford, and Stamford. The Club belongs to the Greater New Haven Area Debate League and participated this year in tournaments at Hillhouse, Stamford and Hamden. The Club also participated in Model Congresses at North Haven and the University of Connecticut. 84 SOPHOMORE DRAMA CLUB To give sophomores a special privilege this year, a Sophomore Drama Club was organized under the direction of Katharin Kelker. Each Tuesday, the club meets to begin to prepare each member for the- stage, and to bring out his individual talent. Activities center around act- ing exercises which are a preparation for a final production. Fourth Row: B. Nuzzo, D. McKenner, S. Sherman, A. Esposito, E. Rappaport, J. Quilligan, Third Row: N. Jordan, D. Shedd, M. Mallison, S. Blaat, D. Cunning- ham, D. Elston, K. Bradlee, D. Dortenzio, C. Sheltong Second Row: D. Davison, S. Howard, R. Marchitto, L. Shambrom, D. Savitska, S. Sauer, S. Whitfield, C. Ban- ti, E. Cicerchia, K. Kelker, F ac. Adv., First Row: N. Waksman, S. Schwartz, R. Connely, M. Gimble, D. Schwartz, F. Schaefer, R. Caepiga. 5 ll Third Row: P. Lewis, V.P., L, Garber, P. Blum, B. Lancet, C. Manning, B. Bisaillon, G. Ouellette, B. Nickelsberg, R. Friedlandg Second Row: D. Chiel, S. Alpert, B. Webber, M. Franford, Pres., B. 0'Connor, B. Garberg First Row: J. Greene, Sec., C. Messer, S. Brochin, L. Gabriele, A. Kaye, M. Cohen, P. Coheng Absent: J. Abercrombie, Treas., M. Brophy, B. Hall, N. Gimbel.