East Brunswick High School - Emerald Yearbook (East Brunswick, NJ)

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a Lighthearted moments and senior mini park go hand-in-hand. Darlene Gunia takes advantage of a sunny day and a free period. Laughter breaks the monotony of the demand- ing Columbia Math class. Sue Klein is one of the handful of survivors from the original group of 68 students. Another meeting place for friends is the railing along the road behind the gym. Hillary Hutson. Craig Gatarz and Lisa Marsicano meet at the baseball field. Friends find special spots to meet during the day. Joanne Spinelli and Patti Gaffney chat with friend. Seniors smile through open periods. Suzanne Fidler enjoys a privilege given only to seniors THEME 17

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Dreams of joy School can be a chore five days a week, seven hours a day. But, it’s not all bad. Things often do come out the way we hope they will. The football team had its dream — and revenge — come true when it beat Brick. Juniors and seniors are elated when they finally get that coveted driver’s license. We feel even greater when we put a parking permit on our car window and drive to school. We're happy when we . . . get tickets Saddle your dreams afore you ride » „ M em. to a Springsteen concert . . . receive a standing ovation in a play . . . make drill team . . . meet the first and last year- book deadlines . . . order our school rings . . . spend the first warm day of spring at the shore . . . get our first pay check . . . share a special moment with a special person. Homework goes faster when done in groups. Mark Franke and Ed Schroth found calculus wasn’t so band when they put their heads to- gether. Marie Donzella, Scott Bode and Hadley Roth gave encouragement from the sidelines. Classes aren't always dull, as Mario Masciulli demonstrates. 16 THEME

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The impossible dream Throughout the year many of our dreams seemed impractical and un- reachable. These were our impos- sible dreams and we strived to realize them. We resolved to get straight A's in all of our courses, and dedicated our time toward working for that goal. Studying nightly for the SAT’s, we en- visioned receiving scores of 700's, and maybe earning a scholarship. We set aside time to excel in sports and other activities. Giving our undivided attent- ion to our A.P. courses, we strived for perfection. These ambitions elusively taunted us, coming closer, then re- ceding, but we steadfastly remained bound to our dreams. Mastering a new math concept advanced us, flunking a Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! chemistry quiz brought us one step back. Our days were spent alternately in frustration and elation. Many of us became successful in our pursuits and actually attained our impossible dreams. Many of us had to compromise, and convince ourselves that “almost wasn’t so bad. Pippin, portrayed by Bob Ollander. searches dramaticaly for the right path in life to take. Practice and determination are all factors which aid John Emery in developing baseball skills. Bullseyes in archery seem unattainable Chris Karl pulls out the arrows in order to make another effort. 18 THEME