Berner High School - Wisanda Yearbook (Massapequa, NY)

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Italian Club This year's Italian Club was the largest and most successful in the history of Berner. Meetings were spent planning menus, making costumes, practicing dance steps, and creating decorations for the Italian Festival. The product was a feast of Italian cuisine. Entertainment was provided by members dancing the tarantella, a traditional Italian dance. The funds raised enabled the club to visit New York City to further explore the Italian heritage. CLUB OFFICERS - Brian O'Keefe, Treas., Nina Corapi, President, Sue Raiola, V. Pres., Lisa Scoleri, Sec. Latin Club f I y The Latin Club was very active this year. In addition to learning a very complex language the students studied the Latin customs, which are the basis of most cultures. A history lesson in itself, was the Saturnalia or Latin festivals, which the group visited at various high schools. In addition to going to museums and plays, the group attended a luncheon at the Atrium in Massapequa. The restaurant is modeled after ancient Roman houses. Under the guidance of Mrs. Swalgen, the members experienced many aspects of Latin culture that exist in Qui' area- Seated: Jean Oursler - V. Pres., Moira Tuohey - Pres., Nan Pesek. Standing: Steven Efststhiou - Sec., Scott Dillon, jim Reark - Treas., John DeMascio.cKAissing: Greg Schementi - Public Relations. French Club GIANTS 1 G The French Club consisted of students interested in learning the finer aspects of the French language and culture. Through various fund-raisers, the club was able to exquisite French restaurant. The club's main objective was to eventually visit France and savour ' the French lifestyle first-hand. Seated: Mix DiFatta - Advisor, Terry O'Sullivan, Jean Callego. Standing: Paul Spinelli, Brian Geraghty, Michele L ,Alan Kuffner, Mary Fullarn, Stacey Lawrence, Karen Yanowitz, Janine Torreson. 160 sponsor a dinner at La Mansarde, an

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WEB' UF? Seated: Carol Bovera, Colleen McGuire, Trisha McManus. Standing: Karen Kregel, Barbara Reidy, Rachel Held, Mrs. Bryson - Advisor. Health Careers Club RZ? Under the instruction of Mrs. Collins, the members of the Health Careers Squad have discovered how involved the health care system is. The students spend their free time working in the nurses' office in y exchange for a chance to increase their knowledge of the medical profession. The members answer phones, file health cards, and record student illnesses. Guidance Squad The students of the Guidance Squad have consistently provided assistance to both the guidance counselors and the secretaries The students file, answer phones, and send messages to students They have gained valuable work experience that will aid them in their future endeavors Mrs Bryson is the faculty advisor of this group. Seated: Maureen Anderson, Kim Myers, Robin Kutun, Steve Leser. Standing: Stephen Pianese - Student Counselor, Dianne Archipolo, Frances Carr, Mrs. Collins - Advisor, Cindy Raymond, Doreen Archipolo Mike Cohen. Missing: Carol Smith and Debbie Rubenstein. Seated: Melissa Verity, Melanie Gurdin, Fawn Chapter, Kenneth Rohrs, David Abolafia, Dennis Bradbury. Standing: Ms. Krieg- Advisor, Kim Pelligrino, Anthony Scarabino, Erik Lutwin, Chris Siegmund, Diane Venezia, Terry O'Sullivan, Valerie Reinhardt, Mrs. Spiegel - Advisor. Library Squad Many students have graciously given their time, and Worked in the library this year. These aides provided a tremendous service to both the students and the librarians. In return, Ms. Krieg shares her vast understanding of the library system. Students, especially those interested in library science, have benefitted from this squad.

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