Bayside High School - Triangle Yearbook (Bayside, NY)

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vin .911 aydicle ofanc! There are times in a young man's life when a little nap is a most relaxing exercise. Alvin had just decided that this was one of Hthose times. It wasnlt his fault that a white rabbit rushed past him at this moment, exclaiming, 'Tm late, Ilm latell' Alvin, being a curious youngster, lost his drowsiness and proceeded to follow this unusual rabbit. As he crawled through a hole after the white rabbit, he felt himself falling down a long passageway. After a perfect three point landing, he found himself surrounded by strange looking people. Alvin realized immediately that he must be in Baysideland. His first problem was to find the cafeteria, because he suddenly realized he was hungry, but, Alvin was always hungry. In the cafeteria there were some strange things going on. At one table some of these creatures, which Alvin learned were technically called Baysiders,' were holding a tea party. When they had sufficiently dirtied one place, they all Hmoved on one seat. Alvin decided to sit at this table, but he always wound up with the dirty cup, so he soon left. He saw his friend, the white rabbit, running past. He was still crying 'Tm late! Fm latell' Alvin decided to continue following him. This time he was caught up in a crowd of people all rushing in one direction. He finally found himself at the unusual spectacle of a Student-Faculty Volleyball Game. This proved very entertaining. Everyone in the gymnasium seemed to enjoy the fact that the teachers' team was soundly beaten. The real hit of the game were the cheerleaders: Rfr. Kramer, Mr. Nurnberg, Mr. Bechky, Mr. Pincus and Dr. Moskowitz. After the game was over, Alvin saw the dean of girls, called the Duchess, demand an explanation from a girl who was drawing a picturesque scene on one of the desks. 'fGiVSH, the Duchess stated in a voice of authority. Alvin was very confused but later some helpful junior explained that George Washingtoli slept here! Alvin thought this was very nice, but it must haye been uncomfortable on those desks. Baysiders had many queer customs, rites and rituals. Alvin soon realized. The cry, g'Off with her headlu, was often heard ringing in the halls. This was always directed at some nonconformist who refused to wear knee socks, white bucks and dog collars every day. Alvin couldn't understand the last garment. He expected dog leashes too. but that was too extreme even for Bayside. ln the June of his second year Alvin discovered that he and most Baysiders had a very curious reaction to certain types of music. He made this remarkable TlL't'fZ'6i

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observation while jumping on his seat at the H-lune Jam-up.', Of course Baysiders appreciate other music too. Alvin came to this conclusion after seeing Bayside's annual Nights of lfusicf' He had another opportunity to see Baysiders at their enthusiastic best when most of the school made a pilgrimage to Madison Square Garden to cheer the basketball team on to a city championship. It was no refiection upon the cheering section,s enthusiasm that the Commodores succumbed valiantly. Alvin discovered in his junior year a magic word. After careful experimentation he came to the conclusion that every time he said, HTwirp, a girl would open the door for him, carry his books, or do some other gallant service. HTwirp', Q' The lN'oman is Requested to Payj eventually gave Alvin the chance to have a free date, well almost, anyway. At last Alvin became a member of the 'fsacredfi He was a Senior. He at once engaged the llad Hatter to supply him with a Senior Hat. At tea parties in the cafeteria Alvin always got the clean cup! lN'hat power! Nhat glory! He was known as 5'Little Ali' by this time because he towered a full two feet over the heads of most hrst-termers. This was because one day he had seen a cookie while waiting on the lunch line. It had a sign on it that said, ':Eat mef, Having nothing better to do, Alvin proceeded to obey the sign. This proved to have drastic effects, for from that time on he grew at an astounding rate, until he had reached his present height of 6'4 . Alvin certainly felt at home in Baysideland now. He could put his feet on the desks and stretch out to take a nap without any pangs of conscience. Yes, our poor bewildered Alvin of four years ago had planted his roots deeply into Bayside- land. He was xstuck Oni' the place. In fact he often sat on some bubble gum that some thoughtful friend had left on the seat. Sometimes he was stuck for hours. But as Alvin arrived at the day when he had his diploma in hand, it was with some sadness that he left Baysideland. As he stepped out the door for the last time, he felt himself falling, falling down another long passageway. When he had landed Alvin knew he was in a new Wonderland. Thirteen