East Meadow High School - Resume Yearbook (East Meadow, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1987 volume:

EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK 11554 VOLUME THIRTY DR. FRANK SARACINO, PRINCIPAL Title Page 1 4 Opening In some forgotten corner of the attics of our lives. We will find these pages, covered with the dust of time. Gather them up most fondly and shed a tear on them For they contain golden memories, the annals of our youth. Farewell, my fellow Seniors, Farewell to East Meadow High, Farewell to all the Dreamers, Who made these years fly by. 6 Opening STUDENT FRIENDS (Above) Is Mindi Schwartz really taller than George Marine? (Right) Dante Fiorio and |ohn Curry pass the time waiting for the bus. In June we go our separate ways, leaving many precious things behind. What we will take with us are fond memories and the fast and firm friendships that have bloomed and endured over the three long years we have spent at E.M.H.S. There are so many friends we've made at school: There are our drinking buddies (Coke, of course) with whom we've spent those countless Saturday nights having milk and cookies while we've watched the “Love Boat. There are those classmates we will run into in the Cinninnati airport on a rainy night in 1997; and we will ask, Didn't you go to East Meadow? and there will be memories to share as the flights are cancelled. And then there are our first and truest loves which we will recall somewhere among the stars. (Below) Donna Vano. Ellen Dippel. and Jo Kraynick enjoy a day outdoors. (Right) What are Andy Gorenstein and Jodi Cohen hiding from Adam Hoi berg? 8 Friendship (Left) We're coining, wait up.. (Bottom) Hey guys, let's jam. (Left) Smile everyone! (Top) Leora Mejikovsky. Maria Cassano and Andrea Gray cheer on the team. Friendship 9 FASHION (Above) Suzette Siegel says, That's all. Folks. (Right) Liz Cardinale has her own style of dress. Michelle Itzkowitz shows us that the preppy look is in. Everyone has his or her own individual style and everyone has her own idea of what fashion is. To some, a big sale at Bloomingdales means nothing and to others it's a way of life. Most students just take the easy way out — Levis, a jersey and sneakers. Then again, some other students wouldn't be caught dead without their Guess jeans and Benetton sweaters. The students at East Meadow High are unique and they prove that with their different opinions of what fashion is. 10 Fashion (Above) Mrs. Roy's fashion designing class shows off their stuff (Below) Richard Levine stands up to show us that the leather tie and jeans are still in. (Above) Andrea Gray and Tina Olah are friends who share their fashion secrets (Below) Kerry Rainford dares to be different for gym class. Fashion 11 (Upper Left) Danielle LaMantia. Maryann DiGiovanni and Suzy Glennon celebrate the vic- tory of homecoming (Middle Left) Ian Moskowitz sleep walks off the bus! (Lower Left) Harry Pappas smiles for the camera as he steps out of the famous mobile. (Below) Andy Gorenstein gives a ride to Michael Semmel in his new Toyota (Bottom) Hanging out on Jodi Cohen's mobile: true friends forever. Adam Holzberg, Jennifer Aronin. Ellen Walker, Marc Finer, and Steven Kahn. 12 Transportation (Below) Corey Wilen and Darren Brachman showing off in his Honda. (Right) David Melnick transporting Steven Kahn and Jodi Cohen home - TRANSPORTATION (Left) Anthony Gelada goes for a ride in Jimmy Monsee's Firebird. (Lower Left) The motorcycle — another form of transportation. Unfortunately not all of us have cars. Transportation for some of us is still the old methods of buses, bikes, walking or being driven by our parents. Those who do drive are constantly asked for lifts and arrive in school at the last possible minute. People who take the bus don't know when they'll get to school. They either stand at their bus stop for hours or run down the block to catch it on time. Bicyclers and walkers are a hearty bunch. In the worst weather they trudge their way to school. Let's not forget those lazy individuals that ask Mom or Dad to transport them back and forth. In this way they avoid the horrors of all other modes of transportation. We all may get here in different ways but it doesn't really matter as long as we get here. Transportation 13 STUDYING Laime Weiss soaks up a few autumn rays as she prepares a report. Irwin Schtierman and Nicole Stelling use the East Meadow Public Library for research projects. Oh, how we hated to study. It was so uncool. What had studying to do with school, anyhow? No one, years from now, will remember the hours we put in studying. What we want to remember are the good times. But we did — occasionally and very rarely — study. They made us do it — they with their pop quizzes and their tests and their reports and failure notices and report cards. Well, we had to study sometimes. I guess it wasn't all bad. Some of the stuff was sort of interesting. I guess I learned a lot. I really did. You know, maybe all that studying was worth something. Maybe I really do know quite a lot. 14 Studying Studying 15 Robin Kapustein catches up on her homework. Bilii Goldman takes a breather from her intensive studying. (Left) Joe Friedman listens intently to the teacher's review for a test. (Above) Mary Ann Conti knows that note-taking is an important art. Biff Radonis leads a study group in the library, which includes Mary Romandetti. Donna Entenmann, Danielle LaMantia and Lana Asparo. HANGING OUT Everyone hangs out, but students are the ex- perts when it comes to finding a comfortable spot where they can be themselves, awav from the prying eyes of parents and teachers. They always find comfortable little hangouts around tne school and claim them as their own. One of the most popular places is the cafeteria. Students go there when they are hungry or just want to lounge around. Another popular spot is the library. The library is a great spot to finish the assignments that were supposed to be done at home. Another great hang-out-place is the classroom before and after the teacher begins class. These are just a few of the great places that students can let it all hang loose. Two other all- time favorites hang-outs are the Senior Alcove and the Bus Entrance. 16 Hanging Out (Top Left) Doug Solow. Duke Reynolds. Troy Penna, Rob Cor- coran, and Enc Lenl hangout' at the senior alcove (Top Right) Stacey Tsantrizos and l.isa Murano share the latest gossip during a lull in English (Bottom Left) A group of friends enjoy each other's company (Bottom Right) Debra Ciampa and Shan Katz choose a table in the art room as a convenient place to shoot the breeze. LOCKERS (Left) Kerri Byrne takes a quick detour to her locker between classes (Below Center) What is Christine Rugolo hiding in her locker’ (Below Right) Will Kathleen Riendeau and Patricia Ruotulo get to class on time’ (Bottom Left) Mana Pern has one of the better furnished lockers in the school (Bottom Right) Adam Holzberg and Jodi Cohen use lockers for their rendezvous Lockers could be considered the focal point of our day. That's where the day begins and ends. They serve as storage spots for all our junk. Also, they are convenient meeting places. When you really have to tell someone something, you put a note in the appropriate locker. Of course, not all of our lockers are where they are supposed to be. As in the case of all real estate, everyone wants one in a centralized location. Some individuals have two or three lockers. At times, this can be confusing and they can walk around for days wondering where their books are. Many lockers are customized. A customized locker makes its owner feel more at home. Pictures and mirrors are just some of the things found in them and represent the owner's personality. A locker is a student's home away from home!! Lockers 17 fit Vd i Candids 19 SENIORITIS All Right! All Right! It's finally here. We're Seniors and it's finally hit us. Some might be abusing this exalted state too much. Some, of course, not at all! It hit some of us as Sophomores and for some of us, it just stuck. Sometimes senioritis hits us in bed — either we just stay home or get to school and don t sign in. Then we do the selec- tive cutting deal! After all, we've waited all our lives to be Seniors and the year is winding down. The final minutes have arrived. There's all the important stuff: Hawaiian luau. Senior prom. Senior cut out day, graduation and all those great parties. Who has time for school? Class Flirts: Sue Congema and Steve Anderson (partially obscured) live up to their superlative position. 20 Senioritis (Left) Robin Levine, Sean Torres, Mary Jo Indovino, Duke Reynolds, and Mike Strycharz look forward to all the great events of the Senior year. A fire drill gives everyone a chance to enjoy the brisk autumn sunshine. Tom Sylvester and Sandy Sailor prepare for the SAT's. Alfiero, Steve Kahn. (Bottom Picture) Me worry? — Tom Reggio. (Middle Picture) Typical Seniors on their way to Oz: Vinny lacobellis, Christine Senioritis 21 ”1 22 Junior Prom JUNIOR PROM On May 30th, 1986, the Junior Prom began with the theme song Open Arms by Journey. The DJ and atmosphere at the Huntington Townhouse kept everyone dancing all night. You could see the time put in on the outfits for the night. They guys were sassy and the girls looked elegant in their gowns. The Prom is a night for dreaming. It is a night that will always be remembered. Every moment of it is special, from when you first start planning for it to when the limo brings you home. (Right) Doug Solow and Maryann DiCiovanni dance the night away. (Below) Vinny lacobellis and Lillian Beilina kick off the night (Lower Right) Christine Rugolo tells date Larry Youshah to turn around. (Bottom) Suzy Glennon. Laune l eedee, Maryann DiGiovanm. Mary Romandetti and Maryanne Conti stmt their stuff at the Huntington Townhouse (Below) Buddies Anne Pessom and jimmy Coyne say hi to the camera (Right) The junior Prom, a night to remember Junior Prom 23 BATTLE OF THE CLASSES Heraea has given way to the Battle of the Classes. No longer a strictly female contest, the Battle pits the three classes against each other to see which class is more skilled in a variety of contests. The winner is the class which piles up the best total score. In the final weeks before the Battle, the classes declare war on each other. In the 1987 Battle of the Classes, the present Senior Class chose a military theme. 24 Battle of the Classes (Top) Captains: Duke Reynolds, Steve Anderson, Suzette Seigle, and Suzy Glennon lead our team on to a hopeful victory. (Middle) Christine Rugolo slides through the hoop as the team cheers her on (Bottom) Doug Solow shows his expertise on the obstacle course. Steve Klepack shows his strength and endurance during the tug-o-war. Battle of the Classes 25 The Class of '87 chose the U.S. Armed Forces as their theme. The guys wore army fatigues and acted out the drill from Stripes. The girls paraded in the uniforms of the U.S. Armed Forces. Kay Griffin paraded around the gym as an ar- my tank while Steve Anderson and Brian Walter got the class charged up by portraying Rambo and Uncle Sam respectively. Another hit of the evening was the Junior mural which represented the U.S. Armed Forces, and took first place in this event. (Upper Left) Carolyn Broderick, Charlie Bunshaft. Lillian Beilina, Sheldon Price, and Christian Alfiero look great in their jerseys for their final Spirit Week at EMSH. (Middle Leif� ) Who's the masked man trying to scare Jill Fitzgerald away from the table? (Bottom Left) Laurie Leedee not only has school spirit, but she's patriotic too! (Upper Right) Mr. Popelka and Superpnncipal observe Spirit Week (Middle Right) Teachers Pet' Joe Malandruccolo talks to Miss DiMenna about the fall Pep Rally (Above) You can tell Mrs Johnson loves her English classes. The Week of October 7th kicked off Spirit Week! Almost everyone displayed school spirit. On Oct. 7th we learned of everyone's school spirit. It was Hat Day and they ranged from Mickey Mouse ears to large Mexican sombreros! It was followed by Jersey Day on Oct. 8th when we bor- rowed a friend's or wore our own jerseys. Oct. 9th was Blue and Gold Day. Almost everyone came in with sweats. The final day before Homecoming, Oct. 10th was Pep Rally. Everyone on Fall sports had to dress up to celebrate many years of tradition! Classes were shortened as the Cheerleaders and Rockettes became nervous about performing in front of the many fans.” The Pep Rally ended with the Varsity Cheerleaders and Football players gathering on the gym floor to their theme song Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2. It was one of the best Spirit Weeks East Meadow has ever seen!!!! 26 Spirit Week SPIRIT WEEK (Bottom l eft) Darren Brachman has a substitute for the weekend! His Lite Beer Hat! (Below) Patty La . arra, Brian Walter, Dave Melnick and Steve Kahn take a break from making float flowers. (Bottom) Debra Ciampa and crew work on the Homecoming float (Below Left) Kerry Byrne is a natural cowgirl. (Below Right) Jot Bongiovanni wearing his hat during Spirit Week 86 Spirit Week 27 28 Pep Rally (Above) Joe Malandruccolo tries to quiet down the crowd as they go wild during the fall Pep Rally. (Top Right) The hand keeps up the tempo as the Rockeries do one of their routines. (Middle Right) Brian Walter heads the line of the Varsity Football Jets as they soak up the adulation of the crowd. (Lower Right) Mindi Schwartz struts her stuff as the Cheerleaders put on one of their dazzling performances. One of the highlights of Spirit Week and Homecoming season is the Fall Pep Rally, one of two such events held each year at East Meadow H.S. It is a time when classes are shortened and students have a break from the normal school day routine. The Cheerleaders and the Rockettes each put on a superb performance, showing off their respective talents. The Marching Band provides a feral background beat to stir up the latent school pride that resides in each of us. Then come the athletes, the representatives of the various sports, who are received with thunderous applause by the cheering student body. The Pep Rally is one of the most exciting events of the school year. (Top Left) The Rockettes are caught here in mid-routine (Top Right) When John Nicolich speaks, everybody listens. (Middle Left) Maryann Conte. Lori Frisicano, and Kay Grif- fin find humor in waiting to take their bows to the crowd. (Middle Right) The band gets into full swing to bring out the cheers for our athletes (Left) Keith Cook heckles the speaker, a common activity at the Pep Rally. PEP RALLY Pep Rally 29 (Left) Band members Kevin Gorman gets caught by the photographer during a break in the ceremonies (Below) Jennifer Aronin, Patricia Ruotolo, and Lisa Weisenseel ride their way to Oz on the Senior float. (Middle Photo) The East Meadow High School jet leads the parade. (Bottom Picture) Suzette Siegel portrays a Munchkin at halftime. (Above) Dr. Koenig, Mr. Barry, and Mr. Popelka oversee the Homecoming show 30 Homecoming HOMECOMING (Upper Left) The band, led by Evan Brandwetn. cheers on the home team. (Lower Left) The Rocfcettes wait for their next number (Upper Right) Sean Torres relaxes on the sidelines. For sheer excitement there is nothing quite like Homecoming. The tempo begins with a steady beat in the last weeks of September and mounts to a crescendo in early Oc- tober as the big day approaches. The fans cheer on the Jets and hope for a winning season. The Cheerleaders practice for weeks to be prepared for the big day. The band blows and pounds and marches and hates every minute of being out on a cold field. The Rockettes kick and kick and kick. And the school beauties hope and hope and hope. The classes prepare their floats and every year it becomes bigger and bigger. Homecoming 31 (Above Left) Sophomores Tracy Lent, Danielle Giatano, and Joanne Rigolo go through a Broadway routine at halftime. (Above Right) Assemblyman Dan Frisa and Town Supervisor Tom Gulotta crown Homecoming Queen Nicole Stelling. (Above) Suzette Siegel, Kay Griffin and Michelle Itzkowitz are all smiles after the parade (Lower Right) The East Meadow High School Marching Band performs during the halftime show at Homecoming. On October 11, 1986, East Meadow High School held its annual Homeconning celebration. It was an auspicious day for the Jets who trounced the Calhoun Colts, 20-14, with Mike Strycharz scoring two touchdowns. It was also an auspicious day for Nicole Stelling who was crowned Homecoming Queen. The new Queen was attended by her court: Lillian Beilina, Linda Conte and Danielle LaMantia. It was also an auspicious day for the local politi- cians and celebrities, along with the students, former students, parents and friends who join in celebrating Homecoming. Every year the Halftime show becomes bigger and bigger. The Senior floar followed the yellow brick road to Oz. The Junior' float bridged the two entertainment capitals and the Sophomores brought Broadway to East Meadow. 32 Homecoming HOMECOMING 86 (Upper Left) The Cheerleaders, J.V. and Varsity, form a pyramid. (Middle Left) Homecoming Queen Nicole Stelling and her court. (Below) Wide Receiver Mike Strycharz scored two t.d.'s against Calhoun. (Above) Board of Ed members Stuart Weidman and Robert Kushner enjoy Homecoming. (Right) The Jets trounced the Calhoun Colts, 20-14. HALLOWEEN One of the high points of the school year is the annual Hallo- ween Dance. Typically, in East Meadow, the Halloween Dance rarely takes place on Halloween itself. This year it was held on Saturday, November 1, the day on which the SAT's were given. With all the pressure that had built up in preparing for the SAT's, the Hallo- ween Dance was a great method of relaxing and blowing off a little steam. D.J. Evan Brandwein spun the discs and KISS (Jim Monsees, Rav Montecalvo, Anthony Gelada and Vinny Cafiso) won best group costume. (Top Picture) Corinne Kay and Bari Koral clown around for the photographers. (Lower Picture) Chris Hunt and Mark Lorentzen exchange pleasantries during the festivity. (Top Picture) Slightly out of focus KISS show the makeup that won the best group costume award. (Lower Picture) The Secret Ninja, Vinny lacobellis, has some secret stuff to whisper in the ear of Cleopatra, Stacy Angelinas. 34 Halloween (Top Picture) Anthony Gelada, also slightly out of focus, was on the win- ning KISS team. (Lower Picture) Everyone enjoys the Halloween dance: John Nicholich, Patty Lazzara, Doug Milana, Patty Luca. (Top Picture) Our Met Usher David Goldman escorts Gumby (Jason Tavel) to a World Series seat (Lower Picture) Keith Cook always manages to surround himself with beautiful ladies. Claudine Floridia, Kerri Rainford, and Lillian Beilina. Halloween 35 (Upper Left) Where are they supposed to be? Not at Friendlys! (Belovs Gabriela Coral and Andy Berzak fortify themselves with a goo.- breakfast before school. (Bottom) When all else fails you can always gc to the cafeteria for some focx: Where are we going for lunch? is commonly heard throughout the halls. The day revolves around food. All we wait for is an off period so we can go and eat. Some people stay in and sample the culinary delights of the cafeteria. Others would rather eat out and go to the nearest restaurant, Roy Rogers. Those of us with cars are more adventurous. We venture to places like Burger King and McDonalds to assuage our palates. You may not realize it but food is an intricate part of our day. 36 Food FOOD! (Upper Left) 'I'm getting an Egg McMuffin. What are you having? (Upper Right) Don't even think of taking a bite of my sandwich. (Middle Left) Homework and food always make a good combination. (Left) There's nothing like enjoying a good meal with your friends. FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! Food 37 38 Candids 40 Academic Divider Academic Divider 41 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (Below) When Mr. Pasetsky talks, AP Biology listens Advanced Placement Classes and Honor Classes are for those students who wish to get a glance at what college will be like. These courses are fast- paced, competitive and extremely challenging. Advanced courses in calculus, biology, English, history and physics are among the courses offered. Colleges accept scores of three or bet- ter in these courses and grant college credit for them. Many schools require that the student applying take A.P. courses in high school. Much time and effort is needed to ex- cel in these difficult courses. Many students wonder why they accept the challenge to begin with, but the majority stays, succeeds and leaves feeling well prepared for the years to come. (Top) Shari Katz, Andrea Gray, and Stacey Tsantrizos get a brainstorm in AP Bio. (Above) To pass or not to pass, that is the question Ben Diamond ponders in AP English. (Above) Karen Taggart and Shari Katz contemplate feeding the pet fish in AP Bio. 42 Advanced Placement Classes (Below) A brief respite from the rigors of academic life, in AP Biology. HONOR CLASSES (Below) Rich Radonis and Brian Walter compare notes. Sm Eo Gd Tb ' .. M� • °u Am Cm Bk ( m cm cn■’ (Top) Mr Taussig's kick line (Above) Our resident alchemist Adam Holzberg in AP Chemistry. (Above) Steven Pudell tackles a problem in AP Physics. Honor Classes 43 44 Industrial Arts East Meadow High School is a truly practical place. Some students have different skills and interests from others. Instead of taking purely academic classes, they decide to take vocational ones. In this way right after High School they are able to be employed in a position that enables them to use the talents that they ac- quired here in East Meadow High School. (Top Left) Harry Pappas gives us a minute of his valuable class time to pose for a picture (Bottom Left) Keith Verdon contemplates a dif- ficult problem in auto shop. (Bottom Right) Anthony Nocella puts all his energy into fixing the engine (Opposite Page) (Top Left) Sam Fit zroy calculates the proper board size. (Bottom Left) Keith Verdon tries to avoid the camera (Bottom Right) Sean Torres and Rob Sherry concentrate hard in class. (Top Right) Brian takes a break from shop class. SHOP c o s M E T O L O G Y (Top Left) Patty Paige practices what she's learned in class. (Top Right) Taking a break from work to pose fc a picture doesn't bother Laurie Accomando. (Middle Left) Linda Zink concentrates on what she is doinj (Above) Chris True sits back after a long, tiring daj 46 Cosmetology Among many of the citizens of East Meadow, one of the most popular of the school's offerings is the cosmetology workshop offered by the students of East Meadow High School. Every Thursday and Friday, residents of the community are in- vited to visit the cosmetology classroom for free permanents, hair- cuts, manicures and facials. Under the direction of Mrs. Buf- fone, the program has grown to attract an ever increasing clientele. The pro- gram is popular with the residents, many of whom are senior citizens, who are attracted by the free service offered. Of course, the program benefits the cosmetology students who have an opportunity to practice their skills in a real work setting. (Top Right) Robyn Levine gives a haircut to a client of the.cosmo workshop. (Top Left) Francine DiGuardia specializes in shampoos. (Above) Patty Azzara. Cosmetology 47 ■ COLLEGE PREPARATION We wait to be seniors all of our school life and now we have to make certain decisions. For most of us, one of these decisions is what college we will attend. To help us decide, the school has college fairs which are held in the cafeteria, usually periods two and three. Here, col- lege representatives can tell us all the in- formation we need to know about the colleges they represent. Students who don't plan on going to college also visit the fair to get out of class or to pick up a brochure out of curiosity or for the heck of it. Guidance also helps in preparing us for college by giving us college catalogs and sending out our transcripts. These things combine to make choosing a col- lege much easier. (Above) Kevin John and Althea Elliot pay close attention to the information given by the representative. 48 College Preparation (Below) Lainie Weiss, Cindy Callaghan and Lu-ann Johanson are confused about college. (Below) College-bound Juniors and Seniors, or just people that don't want to go to class, crowd the cafeteria to get information on certain colleges. (Above) Mary Ann Digiovanni thinks about college. (Above) Juniors Bethany Bergman and Craig Speiser start their quest for college life early. College Preparation 49 spipubj os Candids 51 c o M P U T E R S Today's school is a lot different from that which our parents knew. The contemporary classroom employs all sorts of machines from plain old tape decks, phonographs, and movie machines to the complex computers and video tape machines. Now it seems almost as necessary to know about these skills as it once seemed necessry to know the three R's. The computer has made it from highly technical business and scien- tific fields to the classroom and the home. With this in mind, the school offers such computer courses as BASIC, FORTRAN, COBOL, and Machine Language. A few years ago, the only machines students needed were a pen, pencil, eraser, and their thinking caps. Luckily, however, we now have the help of computers to make life easier. 52 Computers MUSIC Subdivide! This is a term unknown outside the world of music. Mr. Katz, the conductor repeats this word over and over again to his well known Symphonic Band. This word means playing on the same wavelength. The Symphonic Band is not the only one East Meadow High has to be proud of; there are also the Stage Band led by Mr. Tibbetts, the Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and Marching Band. All of these groups of talented individuals work very hard for long periods of time to keep the Music Department in East Meadow High one of Nassau County's best. But, on the night of each group's concert all the hard work pays off. The East Meadow Auditorium becomes filled not only with people but with sounds of pro- fessional, elegant music. Music 53 Homeroom is a time when most students go back to sleep, do unfinished homework, or just catch up on the latest gossip. Homeroom is the place where we try to listen to the latest scores of last night's game, the place where we hear Mr. Gruber telling us whose classes are cancelled (as we all sit and pray) and the place where we get ourselves collected for the long, tiresome day ahead. Some of us pledge our allegiance to the American Flag while others count the seconds to the 2:03 pm bell. All in all, homeroom is the place where we can relax and prepare and escape. 54 Homeroom Unfortunately, along with school comes studying. Everyone has their own way of get- ting around that awful word. It may be in front of the television with the volume on 10, or in homeroom on the day of the test. Some people find that they have to study a lot more than others to achieve the same grade. Some people find that they do not have to study at all. Then there are those who do have to study, but don't. These are the people to look out for. They are going to have to find another way to pass; some ways may even be illegal. Either path, whether it means honest studying or not so honest studying, manages to get us through okay. (Opposite Page) )oe Stivala spies on Kathy Kruse (Opposite Page) I pledge allegiance (Opposite Page) Ten minutes to finish this homework!!! (Opposite Page) Rainer Ebinger and Danny Cahill chat for a few minutes. (Opposite Page) Barry Kesten relaxing before the long day ahead (Opposite Page) Such a patriotic homeroom! Study 55 56 Sports Divider (Below) Steve Anderson hurt .. again! The East Meadow Varsity Football Jets ended its 1986-87 season with a record of three wins and five losses. Led by Coaches Boyle, Megale and Bardes, the squad played hard against some strong teams. The beginning of the season was promis- ing, for the Jets won the first game (against Levittown) in the final thirty seconds of the game with a surprise touchdown. They also defeated Herricks, but lost to Garden City. They rallied to defeat the Calhoun Colts for a brilliant Homecoming victory. The Jets suffered a series of heartbreak- ing defeats, losing by one point to both Wantagh and West Hempstead. Unfor- tunately, an unlucky streak had begun and the Jets lost to Mepham, and Sewanhake. Outstanding during the season was Mike Strycharz who sparkled on the field in every game, along with Kevin John, Doug Solow, Sean Torres, Ray Montecalvo and Kevin Burbige. Although the season did not break any records, the Jets maintained their tradition of courage and good sportsmanship. VARSITY FOOTBALL 58 Football John Nicolich Football 59 (Below) Two East Meadow jets try to take down a rough opponent. (Below) Dust flies as the furious Jets keep the Dragons on the ground. (Above) Kevin Burbige and John Nicholich take a breather. (Above) The East Meadow Jets psych themselves up for the threatening game ahead. 60 Varsity Football J.V. FOOTBALL (Below) J.V. FOOTBALL: Bottom Row Michael Pam, Richard Bonura, Andrew Buttafuoco, Marc Youshah, Matthew Morris, and John Arnett. Second Row Rich Entenmann, Dave Namdar, Dennis Dehler, Steven Feldman, Jack Schtierman, Peter Fitzpatrick, Cole Weaver, Mike Alfiero. Third Row Matthew DiMatteo, Michael Radonis, Michael Walsh, Rob Gonzalez, Michael Cammarata, Tim Guynn, Jay Seifert. Top Row Coach Rhodes, Joe Ferrazano, Mike Flynn, Michael Normandia, T. J. Huffman, Peter Fonias, Coach Dinkelmeyer. (Below) One hassled player dares our staff to take his picture ... we always accept. (Above) Joe Ferrazano relaxes after a tough play. (Above) Uh — oh, not another Fight! (Above) Ready . . . Set. . . Fight! .V. FOOTBALL 61 (Right) GIRLS' VARSITY SOC- CER Bottom Row Donna Pollio, Maryanne Conte, Nicole Stelling, Lori Frisicano, Kay Griffen, Carolyn Broderick, and Donna Cullum Middle Row Jennifer Cavallaro, Charlene Holm, Julie Bradle, Nancy Nicolich, Diedra Kenny, Jennifer Gordon, Camille Auricchio. Top Row Coach Gould, Jennifer Boos, Laura Winicki. Jennifer Huges, Karin Brewitz, Denise Chappell and Carrie Kneisel. (Above) Carolyn Broderick demonstrates to Denise Chappell the theory of holding on to the ball. 62 (Above) Lori Frisicano looks for an open player to pass the ball. (Above) Maryanne Conte, Kay Griffen, Nicole Stelling, Lori Frisicano and Donna Pollio pose for a delightful photo before defeating their opponents. The Girls Varsity Soccer team, coached by Mr. Gould, had a very good season. Their big wins were against Garke (4-1) and Plain- view John F. Kennedy (2-1). Lon Frisicano, Kay Griffen, and Donna Pollio were chosen to play in the exceptional senior game. Speak- ing of seniors, the team will be losing six fantastic players as they continue on with their lives. (Top Picture) Carolyn Broderick, Kay Griffen, and Lori Frisicano are delighted after defeating their opponents. (Middle) Carolyn Broderick saves the ball as Charlene Holm assists in defending. (Above) Nicole Stelling waits for the ball as frustration sets in. (Above Left) Mr. Gould lectures the players on some tricky strategy. 63 V A R S I T Y (Right) David Melnick and Brian Walter hang out at practice. (Below) The team plays a vigorous game. (Bottom) David Goldman is always ready to protect the East Meadow goal The Boys' Varsity Soccer team, after an atrocious beginning of two wins and four losses in the league, finished strongly to take third place in Conference B of the American League. The Jets were 4-1-1 in tne second half of the season. They scored a mere two goals in 8 games and then exploded offensive- ly to dive into the playoffs. The Jets were seeded seventh in the counties and were awarded a home game to start the post-season. Many people did not think the Jets could get this far. They thought that even if they did get past the first round, a team such as Ocean- side would dominate them. The game saw outstanding play by Kirk Lorie who was voted Most Valuable Player by his fellow teammates. The team showed tremendous character when it pulled together in the middle of the season, despite being depleted by injuries. Congratulations to the en- tire team. Coach Sergison, and especially the fourteen graduating seniors! 64 Varsity Soccer (Above) VARSITY SOCCER First Row Steven Klepack, Jason Tavel, David Melnick, Rich Levine, Keith Cook, Kirk Lorie, Bnan Walter, Barry Kesten Middle Row Eddie Leonard, Steven Pudell, Kevin Baudo, David Goldman, Jerry McMonagle, Joe Malandruccolo, Michael Hall, and Robert Fuller. Top Row Coach Ed Sergison, Bobby Abshire, Patnk Carlsson, Danny Weinstein, Kevin Fay, Matt Tobin, John Barrett, and Dikran Nalbantian. Varsity Soccer 65 FIELD HOCKEY: First Row Coach Tom Joyce, Tia Walker, Eileen Zeller, Kathleen Riendeau, Janet Olsen, Dana Levenberg. Second Row Jennifer Coop Linda Werle, Tara Hunt, Gina Penna, Meryl Drogowitz. Third Row Alissa Cusumano, Erin O'Mara, Carol Allen, Victoria Riess, Jodi Deem. Carol Allen plays a hard game against tough opponents. Tara Hunt smiles for the camera after practice. 66 Field Hockey Gina Penna and Dana Levenberg run to save the ball. (Above Left) Gina Penna. (Above Right) Janet Olsen plays hard and fast. (Top) Janet Olsen defends her goal. The Field Hockey team at East Meadow High this year had a rough season. They had three wins and seven losses. The team was led by Coach Tom Joyce and captains Kathleen Riendeau, Gina Penna and Tara Hunt. Crucial games against Garden City and Great Neck South put the team through agony and patient frustration. The team will be losing two fantastic players this year as they are moving on in their lives. The seniors who will be missed greatly are Kathleen Riendeau, and Eileen Zeller. Field Hockey 67 GIRLS' VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: First Row Lisa Weisenseel, Patricia Lazzara, Lillian Beilina, Patricia Ruotulo, Cindy Callaghan Second Row Coach Joan DiMenna, Claudine Floridia, Debbie Vandergriff, Lu- Ann Johanson, and Karen Cirillo. (Above) Patty Ruotulo demonstrates her powerful serve. (Top) The team relaxes after a hard game (Above) I've got it!'' 68 Girls Varsity Volleyball (Top) Patricia Ruotulo sets the ball for one of her teammates to spike (Middle Picture) All the players on the team are prepared to hit the ball at all times (Above) The team practices serving. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (Above) The other team is not going to return that powerful serve! This year's girls' varsity volleyball team ended in second place in the division under the first place school, Wantagh High. The captains of the hard-working team are Patty Ruotulo, Cindy Callaghan and Lu-Ann Johan- son. All the players helped make this season such an exciting, spirited, fun- filled one. This cooperation got the players through such crucial games as Hicksville, which they won. This game was East Meadow's turning point; it secured us second place. We bid farewell to the Seniors of the team as they continue on in their lives. Thank you, girls, for having such a fantastic outlook and making us look so great! Girls' Varsity Volleyball 69 JV BOYS' SOCCER BOY'S J.V. SOCCER: Bottom Row: Mark Sonnenstein, Robert Puglisi, Richard Nalbantian, Mark Frisicano, Andrew Lyktey, Victor Roman. Middle Row: Greg Schriro, Seth Chalnick, Vincent Puglisi, Tim Hughes, Robert Geiger, Billy Abshire, James Zullo. Top Row: Anthony Kosior, Ross Kegler, Richard Billig, Neal LoNigro, llan Gomstein, Matthew Perina, Vito Iacobellis. Our boys steal the ball. The J.V. Jets cheer before a game 70 J.V. Boys'Soccer J.V. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL: First Row: Laura Kalin, Erica Miller, Lauren Lusthaus, Barbara Natale, Nancy Pessoni, Gina Casamassina Second Row: Miss DeBonis, Diana Borrelli. .iz Blumenkranz, Jennifer Buzzeo, Lauri Baker Lorianne Sirakowski, Jeamne Vuono. J.V. Girls' Volleyball 71 Ill V A R S I T Y B A S K E T B A L L 111 VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front Row: Jim Coyne, Sheldon Price, Marc Finer, Chris Reilly, Vinny Dipalo. Ed Clavin. Back Row: Tom Guynn. Bob Abshire, David Jack, John Finnegan, Irwin Schtierman, Seth Chalnick, Matt Belkin. Danny Weinstein, Coach Jim Pino. This year the Boys' Varsity Basketball team went into a dif- ferent division. Although they had a rough season, the Jets always played well. Led by Coach McClain and tri-captains Irwin Schtierman, Jim Coyne and Sheldon Price who all con- tributed well to the team's assets, the team came close to winning many games, sometimes losing by only one point. The team will be losing a few valuable Seniors this year but has many promising players for next year. 72 Boys' Varsity Basketball Boys' Varsity Basketball 73 GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL: Bottom Row: janet Olsen, Jennifer Cavallaro, Kay Griffin, Michele Pinto, Jodi Deem, Megan Klobus. Top Row: Coach Lehmann, Karin Penny, Dana Levenberg, Ellen Nikolopoulos, San- dra Okolica, Tia Walker, Karin Breiwitz, Kathleen Riendeau, Mr. Woest. (Upper Left) Kay Grif- fin in an action shot. (Above) Dana Levenberg stretches out for the big game. (Left) Ms. Lehman gives the girls a pep talk. 74 Girls' Varsity Basketball GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL The Girls' Varsity Basket- ball team had a better year than the scores would seem to indicate. Although they lost some games, they also had several successes. Ms. Lehman and Mr. Woest are extremely proud of their girls and all the team spirit, effort and unity shown. We want to congratulate Ms. Lehman on a wonderful first time coaching in East Meadow High. The team will be losing two very valuable seniors this year: Kathleen Riendeau and Kay Griffin and we wish them both the best of luck. Karen Breiwitz, Jodi Deem and Megan Klobus Jen Cavallaro jumps for a basket. Ellen Nikolopoulos concentrates before a game Dana Levenberg shoots for the basket. Kathleen Riendeau psyches herself for a shot at the basket.. Girls’ Varsity Basketball 75 JV BASKETBALL: Top Row: Coach Jim Pino, Pat Koster, Stephen Liu, David Namdar, Jack Schtierman, Tom Baffi, Che' Diaz, Billy Abshire. Bottom Row: Juan Reyes, Keith Meyers, Keith Wortman, Adam Schildkraut, Benjie Bergman, and Tom Holl. 71 W R E S T L I N G Coaches Patrovich, Bardes, and Silver- man have led the East Meadow Jets Wrestl- ing Team into another winning season. With Michael Strycharz and John Nicolich as captains, and Kenny Willis, Troy Penna, David Goldman and Frank Gentile as strong, supportive teammates, we are hop- ing to see a county title this year. The team has survived some really tough matches, has stomped on some less challenging teams, and has come out with a fantastic record. Varsity Wrestling 79 JV WRESTLING 80 JV Wrestling TRACK: First Row: Mark Sonnenstein, Peter Fitzpatrick, Andrew Bergman, David Vogt, John Barrett Second Row: Anthony Kosior, Michael Kahl, John Crisali, Lance Hirsch, Vincent lacobellis. Third Row: Michael Mott, Kevin John, James Hutter, Steve Anderson. Track 81 TENNIS GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM: Top Row: Julie Rossoff, Vered Schnitzer, Jennifer Greenfield, Susan Cohen, Ellen Bonenberger, Celina Montorfano Bottom Row: Coach Grieco, Jodi Shafron, Jennifer Anonin, Debbie Shapiro. 82 Girls'Tennis BOYS' TENNIS TEAM: First Row: Seth Kanner, Steven Klepack, Suketu Shah, Robert Winter, Marc Finer, Steven Kahn Second Row: Martin Bank, Howard Kashefsky, Paul Herman, Marc Schneider, Ross Goodman, Keith Unger, Coach Michael Kunkel Third Row: Steven Pudell, Barr)' Hermann, Brian Kleiman, Darren Brachman, Keith Wortman, Adam Schildkraut. BOYS' Boys' Tennis S3 V A R S I T Y B A S E B A L L VARSITY BASEBALL: First Row: Peter Fonias, Joel Toledano, Frank Gandini, Robert Hindenlang, Richard Billig, Coach Sicoli. Second Row: John Chumeftsky, Richard Entenmann, Richie Howard. Robert Alexander. Third Row: Jerry Runiewicz. Ed Boll, Rich Koudelka, Bart Todd, Michael Normandia, Ed Clavin, Mauri Grant. (Bottom) Bart Todd, Carmine Biscardi, Ed Clavin and Rich Entenmann pose for the camera. (Middle) Rob Hindenlang gets ready to snag the ball (Above Left) Frank Gandini smiles before smack- ing the ball across the field. 84 (Right) A J.V. player shows his strength when pitching the ball. (Top Right) He's ready to hit a homerun! (Bottom Right) jack Schtierman tries out as pitcher. J.V. BASEBALL: First Row: Danny Burnside, Arthur Charles, Tom Hall, Howard Reiner, Coach Joyce. Second Row: Che Diaz, James MacDonell, Sam Hall. Third Row: Matt Krammer, Steven Cates, Jack Schtierman, John Isolano, Dominic Savatta. V A R S I T Y B A S E B A L L 85 86 Varsity Softball VARSITY SOFTBALL: First Row: Kim Dodge (manager), Carolyn Broderick (captain), Patricia Ruotolo (captain), Kathleen Riendeau (captain) Second Row: Lisa Kozlowsky, Nancy Pessoni, Tara Hunt, Karin Cirillo, Don Grimmer. Third Row: Debi Kahl, Roni Kaufman, Janet Olsen, Dana Levenberg, Claudm Floridia, Lori Sirakowski (Above) Pat Ruotolo, Kathleen Riendeau and Carolyn Broderick pose for candid. Carolyn Broderick warms up for the big hit. 1 v SOFTBALL: First Row: I uri Baker, Liz Blumenkranz, Bridget luliano. Coach Woest. Second Row: Michele Pinto, Lina Averaimo Third Row: laorraine D'Antoni, Denise Chappell, Janine Policano, Lorraine Luca, Laura Kalin, Kathy O'Shea, Laura Pajot, Lori Sirakowski, Jeanine Vuano (Above) Una Averaimo and Liz Blumenkranz pose (or (Above) Coach Woes, give, his tip, to .he players, a pictue during a fielding drill. J.V. Softball rHrH DdHhnOtr BOYS' VARSITY LACROSSE: First Row: Kevin Fahy, Kirk Lone (captain), Bnan Walter (captain), Brian Katz Second Row: Coach Rhodes, Artie Diaz, David Goldman, T. J. Huffman, Keith Cook, John DiChiara, Bob Abshire, Duke Reynolds Third Row: Jerry McMonagle, Vinny Tinno, Kevin Baudo, Rich Levine, Richard Nalbantian, Steve Marone, Adam Bennett, Coach P. Nolan. Fourth Row: Kevin Burbige, Mike Arleo, John Finnegan, Domenic Biscardi, Gerard Mule, Richard W. Radonis. B 0 Y S' Y A R S 1 T Y L A C R O S s E (Middle Left) The Varsity Lacrosse team runs around the tennis courts to build up stamina for their strenuous schedule. (Middle Right) Bnan Katz, Keith Cook and Rich Lavine ... in action. (Right) Adam Bennet, Rich Radonis, Kevin Burbige and David Goldman line up to get the ball. 88 Boys' Varsity Lacrosse BOYS' J.V. LACROSSE: First Row: Lisa Gerula, (J.V. manager), Dave Namdar, Vito lacobellis. Matt Moms, Keith Schult. Rich Sorrentino, Danny McCarren Second Row: John Birong, Bill Tramontano, Anthony Colica, Sean Bennett, Angelo Caggiano, Brad Carroll Third Row: Bradley Field, David Trischetti, Steven Feldman, Billy Abshire. Robert Kahn, Gus Vennis. Fourth Row: Walter Griffin, Mike Alfiero, Danny Maselli, John Garrone, A1 Guggen, Kevin Bulger. (Middle Left) Kevin, Gus and Brad take a break after a rigorous practice. (Middle Right) Dave Trischetti rests up before practice. (Left) Mike Alfiero, Matt Morris and Angelo Caggiano Fight for possession. B O Y S' J. V. L A C R O S s E Boys'].V. Lacrosse 89 GIRLS' LACROSSE: First Row: Susy Glennon, Laurie Semonella, Lu-Ann Johanson, Lillian Beilina, Lisa Weisenseel, Patricia La zara, Laurie Ledee, Kay Griffin. Coach DiMenna, Jill McKinney, Paula Bamick, Gina Penna, Jeanine Murphy, Nancy Nicolich, Maryann Casella, Carol Allen, Camille Auricchio. Third Row: Jenifer Cavallaro, Gina Casamassina, Jennifer Hughes, Jodi Deem, Jen nifer Buzzeo, Patti Durst, Nancy Ferrano. Goalie, Laurie Semonella saved the goal that her other teammates tried to score. Kay Griffin prepares to catch the ball and run to make a goal. 90 Girls' Lacrosse (Below) The Senior mural was too advanced for the simplistic views of the judges (Middle Pic) Danielle LaMantia, Shelly Mortarotti, and Stacey Tsantrizos . . . What you see is what you get — First place aerobics. (Right) Captains Laurie Ledee, Eric Lent, Suzette Siegal. Keith Cook and Maryjo Indovino pull together. 92 Battle of the Classes Seniors in the stands . . . And How!” Battle of the Classes 93 94 Theatre Guild Prom-Aid 95 96 Boys' V. Bowling Girls' V. Bowling 97 RIFLE TEAM: Paul Herman, Joseph Casella, Ken Hutter. Standing: Coach Joe Cullum, Captain Anthony Rizzoto, Frank Boni, Captain Ben Diamond, James Hutter (Right) Anthony Rizzoto shoots from the prone position. RIFLE TEAM The East Meadow High School Rifle team is one of the finest representations of EMHS students at their our best! For the fourteenth year in a row the team has been undefeated. With the assistance of Coach Cullum the team has far exceeded its expectations. Once again the team holds the Division Championships and we all wish them luck in holding on to that title! Strong support is given to the team by captains Ben Diamond and Anthony Riz- zoto. Coach Cullum continues to be proud of his team as they shoot for the stars. (Above) Ben Diamond shoots at the camera. 98 Rifle Team (Below) Captains Anthony Rizzoto and Ben Diamond take time out for a friendly picture. (Below) Paul Herman smiles for the camera! (Above) Coach Cullum gives some vital pointers to his men. (Above) Joseph Casella works to better his earlier score. Rifle Team 99 V A R S I T Y CHEERLEADERS: Bottom Row: Mary Jo Indovino, Mindi Schwartz. Second Row: Jeanine Murphy, Jen- nifer Tristano, Patricia Luca Third Row: Lisa Gerula, Laura Pajot, Jaimie Vlasi, Cathy O'Shea. Top Row: Julie Rossoff, Stacey Tsantrizos, Carolyn Katzmann, Maryellen Omberger, and Beth Weimer. Stephanie Huffman says stop, look ant listen. One of the Cheerleader's many mounts. 100 Varsity Cheerleading (Bottom Picture) Captains Mary Jo Indovino and Mindi Schwartz discuss a cheer. (Top Picture) Stacey Tsantrizos, Patty Luca and Carolyn Katzmann pose (or a picture at a game. (Middle Picture) The Cheerleaders in mid-routine. 1 (Below) Jenifer Tristano struts her stuff (Bottom) Charlene Holm pauses to pose for the camera. CHEERLEADING During our years at East Meadow High, we have become accustomed to seeing the Cheerleaders. We may say that we have taken them for granted. They showed their spirit at football games, basketball games and pep rallies. They practiced for hours in the lobby or the cafeteria, occa- sionally getting the gym. The 86-87 Cheerleaders were Ted by captains Mary Jo Indovino, Mindi Schwartz, and Kaycee Wise. Their routines in- cluded high-spirited cheers and spectacular mounts, made up by tneir coach, Theone Gennari. The Cheerleaders put their hearts into every cheer and did all they could to support their team. Three cheers to the East Meadow High School Cheerleaders!! Varsity Cheerleading 101 dZ-OXtir Htiiacn ROCK This year the E. M. Rockettes were led by coach Stacy Derrico and captains Suzette Siegal, Laurie LeDee, and Kathy Kruse. In the fall the Rockettes kicked to “Hot Stuff at every home football game, to give the Jets that extra boost. In the winter a partly new team still led by Suzette, Laurie, and Kathy kick- ed to Smoking in the Boy's Room and Moni, Moni with a full crowd. The Rockettes are a very strong and a very energetic team who keep the spirit of the kickline alive. 102 Fall Rockettes Winter Rockettes 103 106 Intramural Sports 107 CLUBS 108 Club Divider Bottom Row: Shari Katz, Tina Marie Posporelis, Randi Siegel, Andrea Cray, Sara Simon, Donna Rubbo Middle Row: Jason Goldstein, Kerri Byrne, Ellen Nicolopoulos, Bridget O'Brien, Kathy O'Brien, Lisa Fries. Laura Kranenberg. Top Row: Madelon Kuhn, Ben Diamond, Jessica Joubert, Jan Staniszewski, Steve Goldberg, Billy Goldberg and Lisa Tiger. Mr. Hershkowitz (or better known as Hirsh ) sits back to relax, as he watches the products of his hard, devoted labor, rehearse. no THEATRE GUILD This year's theatre season at East Meadow High School exploded with excitement, talent and success. Led by Faculty Advisor Jared Hershkowitz, President Randi Siegel and Vice President Andrea Gray, the club continued its tradition of bringing Broadway to the stage of East Meadow High. The season began on November 21 with the opening of the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, student directed by Michelle Itzkowitz and featuring Michael Hoyt and Bari Koral. The lives of three women as they graduated from high school, entered college and dealt with the real world in Vanities was shown on December 12 and 13. Vanities was directed by Andrea Gray with the assistance of Billy Goldman and starred Kerri Byrne. One of the highlights of the '86 and '87 year was Theatricomp — A Battle of the Classes. Michelle Itzkowitz and Lainie Weiss directed the senior cast in Half Time At Halcyon Days, which won the Best Show Award. Randi Siegel stole the show by winning the Best Actress Award. The Spring season was filled with laughs: the show The Diningroom was directed by Lainie Weiss, and The New Odd Couple was played by Kerri Byrne, Lisa Tiger, Michelle Itzkowitz, and Randi Siegel. Besides the shows, guild members enjoy the parties and friendships that are made during the many hours spent preparing a show for production. 113 (Above Left) Mrs. Cutrone super- vises members of Interact in a mail- ing project. (Above Right) Interacters keep busy on a variety of worthwhile projects. Interact provides students with an opportunity to help the unfortunate and the needy. Under the leadership of Mrs. Serpio, the club has undertaken several worth- while projects this year. Mike Falsetta and Maria Cassano present awards to the winners of the anti-drug essay con- test sponsored by Interact. 124 HUMOR MAGAZINE: Sealed: Editor in-Chief Mike Falsetta, Editor in-Chief Randi Siegel, Mana Cassano. Standing: Suzanne Marcus, Ajanta Mukherjee. Still a relatively new publication, the EMHS Humor Magazine has already impressed its readers with the creative talents of its con- tributors and staff. Each year the magazine's publication is eagerly awaited. Ill H U M 0 R M A G A Z 1 N E 115 116 FBLA The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club, advised by Mrs. Kleinman, has become the largest club in the school. With a membership that exceeds 100, the students are dedicated to help in its fundraisers and its charitable activities. FBLA helped out Key Club with the Thanksgiv- ing Dinner for the Senior Citizens of our communi- ty. The Blood Drive and the Stay-A-Wake-A- Thon were also other charitable events. In April, FBLA will go on a trip to the Concord for its annual convention. We wish them luck in the future and on becoming the largest chapter in New York State. FBLA 117 Key Club is a student organization connected with Kiwanis International. Like its parent organization. Key Club strives to benefit mankind. East Meadow students find the Key Club a convenient way of taking care of their charitable and philanthropic aspirations. Mrs. Martin is the faculty advisor with Joe Malandruccolo and Andy Weiss as very productive officers. A few of this year's fundraisers and ac- tivities were the Thanksgiving Dinner with help from FBLA, visiting the elderly at the A. Holly Paterson Home, and a Stay-A-Wake-A-Thon to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. 118 Key Club - KEY CLUB Key Club 119 JET GAZETTE: First Row: Cayse Launer, Randi Siegel, Shah Katz, Ajanta Mukherjee. Leora Mejicov sky. Second Row: Lisa Tiger, Sara Simon, Michele D'Angelo, Virginia Crupp, Mana Cassano Third Row: Jason Goldstein, Ben Diamond. Craig Primis, Steven Pudell. Howard Kashefsky 120 Jet Gazette One of the high points of homeroom, several times a year, is the miraculous ap- pearance of the Jet Gazette, the student newspaper. The Jet Gazette, has to be the eyes and ears of the East Meadow High School community, for it is the way students and faculty find out what is hap- pening and what is timely throughout the school. Under the editorship of Craig Primis and Steve Pudell, the Gazette has maintained the high standards set over the past years by faculty advisor, Mr. James Connolly. Sometimes controversial, the student newspaper has striven for accuracy and completeness in its coverage of everything that has happened throughout the school year. Co-Editors-in-Chief Craig Primis and Steve Pudell discuss copy with Gazette faculty advisor, Mr. Connolly. The co-editors, Craig Primis and Steve Pudell, plan the next issue of the Jet Gazette. Steve Pudell edits copy. Jet Gazette 121 Perspective is one of two first rate magazines at East Meadow High School, publishes short stories, poetry, plays, essays, editorials, artwork, photo- graphs, and anything else students can create. The faculty advisor is Mr. J. Walz. 122 Perspective rr Probe is the scientific magazine published by EMHS students. It is a collection of stories, poems, articles, and artwork dealing with science, fantasy, or the unknown. The faculty advisor is Mr. Palazzo. Probe 123 N H S The National Honor Society, under the direction of Mr. Henderson, focuses on the students who do ex- ceptionally well in school and who maintain at least a ninety or above average. The NHS Banquet, at which the NHS officers are inducted, is the high point of the year. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: First Row: Ben Diamond, secretary; Randi Siegel, presi- dent; Debra Ciampa, Ajanta Mukhagee, Lisa Tiger. Second Row: Sara Simon, Jason Goldstein, Steve Pudell, Shari Katz, Leora Mej- icovsky, Suzanne Marcus, Marie Licata. Third Row: Craig Primis, Kerri Byrne, Virginia Grupp, Michele D'Angelo, Mary Jo Indovino, Maria Cassano, Steve Goldberg. i——I——— 124 NHS (Middle Picture) Mr. Henderson poses for a picture with NHS officers Ben Diamond and Randi Siegel. Pre Med 125 PRE-MED CLUB: Fir� ! Row: Stacey Tsantrizos, treasurer; Craig Primis, president. Se- cond Row: Ben Diamond, Leora Mejicovsky, Adam Schildkraut. a o 126 SADD Math Team 127 One of the most active clubs in the school is WHAC (World Hunger Awareness Committee) which at- tempts to help the poor and needy by raising money to send food to those who are not so fortunate as we are Above, Club Advisor Ms. Anna Taglieri, supervises the collection of food, along with WHAC members Judv Fitzgerald and Mike Falsetta. U8 WHAC The Science Club mainly encourages students to do research and projects. At the meetings the members discuss scientific topics and learn how to rationalize difficult problems. Most of the kids are highly motivated, as they must be to be in a Science Club. The club allows students to investigate areas of science that they would not normally be able to study in a regular class. For example. Junior Steven Munch is currently working on a project involved in the breeding of unusual fish. The co-presidents of this exciting club are Mike Falsetta and Steven Munch. The advisor of this club is Mr. Palazzo. s c I E N C E C L U B Science Club 129 MODEL CONGRESS Model Congress President Dave Schupak and Jennifer Gordon. MODEL CONGRESS: First Row: Jennifer Gordon, Marie Licata, Tara Hunt, Kathy Kruse, Jack Lattorre, Lisa Tiger Second Row: Steve Goldberg, Dave Schupak, Mindi Schwartz, Mary Jo Indovino, Joel Toledano, Peter Fitzpatrick, Margie Smith, Camille Auricchio. Third Row: Kerri Byme, Michele D'Angelo, Virginia Grupp, Jen Greenfield, Keith Petraitis, Bryan Belasky, Paul Petraitis, Dana Levenberg. The Debating Club is an organization whose members are interested in discussing vital issues of the day. The discussions are held according to the rules of parliamentary procedure. Its purpose is to instill confidence into the students who learn to address groups in a logical and informative manner. 130 Debating Club One of the most important groups in the school is made up of those students who work in the school store: First Row: Mrs. Carioscia, Jennifer Weinstein, Karen Kravitz, Jennifer Tristano, Jennifer Palmero, Norman Gong, Krista Blakeman, Mrs. Kleinman Second Row: Elaina Salvia, Emie Ziegler, Perry Liberty, Rob Wright. tv (Above Right) There's a Chess Club here somewhere Kevin John challenges Ben Diamond (Above Left) The Senior Class and the Junior Class dueled in the annual Heritage Challenge sponsored by the History Department. Mr. Popelka and Mr. Barry asked the questions. The winning Senior team was composed of Mike Falsetta, Steve Pudell, Craig Primis and Randi Siegel (Right) The Seniors raised money for their class function by selling Valentine Day messages. School Store 131 Music Department 133 134 Music Department The East Meadow High School Music Depart- ment is filled with opportunities for everyone. The department staffed by Mr. William Katz, Mr. Rodney Tibbetts and Mr. Gerald Vance, offers a large variety of choices for students interested in pursuing a musical career. There is the ever popular Jazz Ensemble led by Mr. Katz, the Stage and Concert Bands led by Mr. Tibbetts, the Or- chestra and Chorus led by Mr. Vance and Mr. Tibbetts and the Symphonic Band led by Mr. Katz. All three bands mentioned also make up an outstanding Marching Band during the Football Season. The Stage, Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands are elite musical groups which perform throughout the school year. The members are all hard working, talented students who take pride in their performances. The Orchestra and Chorus as usual are a major showcase of student talent. They also perform throughout the year. Some members even per- form with the Long Island String Festival and at the All-County, All-State Festivals. Once again we thank Mr. Katz, Mr. Tibbetts, and Mr. Vance for giving us such a harmonious year. Music Department 135 136 Music Music 137 RESUME 1987 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF — Corinne Kay Vinny Iacobellis ASSISTANT EDITORS Stacey Tsantrizos Mindy Schwartz PHOTOGRAPHY — J. Sullivan Mike Streng Mary Romendetti STAFF — Debra Ciampa Madelon Kuhn Kayse Launer FACULTY ADVISOR — J. Sullivan BUSINESS ADVISOR - K. Sicoli SPECIAL THANKS — Aaron, Bob, and all the great photographers at Carol Studios, Lynbrook, N.Y. Phil St. Pierre Taylor Publishing Co. To the Class of 1987 — Although we have tried to capture every possible aspect of the school year, it is virtually impossible to do so. When we took on this job of composing a yearbook, we accepted the hard work and long hours which would make this book a suc- cess. We can clearly say that we feel this book makes a statement of ourselves far above past yearbooks. Everyone is his or her own individual person as we ve learned through this past year. Through the laughter, tears, good times and bad times, we've helped each other grow up. Working on this book, we have learned that there are no classifications. We are all equal classmates. We would like to thank Mr. Sullivan for putting up with our contradicting ideas and for helping us through those endless deadlines. 1 We say good-bye to the Senior alcoves, Mr. Barry's office and the Senior park- ing lot and leave them for the Class of 1988 to carry on their traditions. We can only hope that in the future, cherished memories of the Class of '87 will be recalled when we thumb through these pages. In this book the memories of the Seniors' hearts are not divided, but they are united. Your classmates, Vinny Iacobellis Corinne Kay Stacey Tsantrizos Mindi Schwartz Resume 139 140 Resume Resume 141 142 People Divider PEOPLE BOARD OF EDUCATION CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Anne Fama Robert Kushner President Betty Cusano Julianne Eisman Stuart Weidman Michael Turner Sidney L. Teitelbaum Executive Assistant Curriculum and Instruction ■nL'ji Raymond Regan Director of School Facilities, Operations and Transportation Dorothy Fishelson Administrative Assistant Personnel Leon J. Campo Executive Assistant Finance Dr. Howard M. Koenig Superintendent of Schools 144 Board of Education Dr. Frank Saracino Principal To the Class of 1987, The yearbook is often thought of as a summation of one's high school years. However, as the years pass, your yearbook will represent much more. It can be many things to many people. Your yearbook can be a reference book to identify a name or face from the past, a resource book for reunions or a spark for rekindling fond memories when you get together with friends from East Meadow. It can be a veritable time capsule to be reopened on many occasions. The measure of the quality of a yearbook is contained in the answer to the question, How successful has it been in fulfiling the aforementioned functions? I am confident that as the years pass, your yearbook will provide as many fond memories as 1 have received from mine. Good luck in all of your future endeavors! Richard Gruber Assistant Principal William IV. Popelka Assistant Principal Richard T. Barry Assistant Principal To The Class of 1987: This yearbook is a record of your years at East Meadow High School. The words and pictures will long bring back fond memories. I wish each graduate good health and happiness. Sincerely, Richard T Barry Assistant Principal Class of 1987 EMHS School Administration 145 Norman Klein Louis Kraus Julie Lynch Joseph Sullivan Edward Taussig John Walz 146 English Kevin Dwyer Marian Ettinger Frances Parisi Ralph Henderson Francis McNally Kenneth Mushorn SOCIAL STUDIES Mildred Sciscio Peter Zinno Social Studies 147 SCIENCE MATH Vincent Misuraca a A Joseph D'Anna Joel Moses D Po t At |RJ fi Benjamin LaPlaca Jerome Salvo Murray Miller Joseph Paruolo Picture Not Available Mitchel Silverman AnnaTaglieri John Urban 148 Science Rochelle Davidoff Audrey Fixell Harold Goldman Howard Gould Marion Marzec Irwin Metviner Patricia Strauss Charles Woest Math 149 LANGUAGE GUIDANCE Roellyn Armstrong John Beaudoin Picture Not Available Denise Brunelle Mildred Vinegrad % Edmund Cosgrove James Kuhle 150 Language Guidance William Katz Rodney Tibbetts Gerald Vance ART MUSIC Art Music 151 PHYSICAL ED Joan DiMenna Bruce Bardes Carol Lehmann Joseph Patrovich Charles Dinkelmeyer Robert Rhodes 152 Physical Education William O'Connor Catherine Snailer Lionel Zahler Jack Kaley Rita Sheets Keith Denton Lori Petersen Lucille Cutrone Fred Coulter LIBRARY SPECIAL SERVICES Dominick Grieco Irene Majcher Anita Serpio Special Service 153 Kenneth Sicoli Elizabeth Darby . Vvv Ida Davis Patricia Bradbury Katherine De Troia Cynthia Belis Murry Chieffetz Doris Kleinman Barbara Livingston Michael Schwern 154 Business 155 nw zo«H no Virginia Ferrone 1 - Rose Rossano SECRETARIES Betty Carroll Dorothy Lindner Dolores McCann Rose Incandela Pat Hollweg t Millie India Carol Sheridan Gloria DiBlasi Dolores Garback 156 Secretaries Faith Pryhuber Marsha Ehrlich Carolyn Carioscia CUSTODIAL STAFF CAFETERIA STAFF Doris Reilly Carmine Episcopia Staff 157 158 Faculty Faculty 159 Sophomore Candids 161 162 Sophomore Candids Junior Candids 165 166 Junior Candids Junior Candids 167 168 Candids 170 Joseph Abdullah Candi Acker Michelle Agrusa Christina Alfiero Edward Armour Jennifer Aronin Stacy Angelinas Steven Anderson Lana Asparro Linda Astorino 172 Adullah — Astorino Josephine Auricchio Patricia Azzara Anthony Azzato Martin Bank Maria Barone John Barrett Attard — Barrett 173 Lillian Beilina Christine Beltzer Kenneth Bausert Matthew Belkin Margaret Boccia Catherine Bonanno Frank Boni Colleen Booton 174 Bausert — Booton Giselle Bopp Darren Brachman Gina Briody Carolyn Broderick Matthew Brosnan Ellen Brown Amy Buchsbaum James Buckley Bopp —■ Buckley 175 Jill Bymes 176 Bunshaft — Cafiso Rose Caggiano Daniel Cahill Cindy Callaghan Elizabeth Cardinale Victoria Catalano Michael Celentano Maria Cassano Lisa Catalano Park Chin Caggiano — Chin 177 Susan Congema Linda Conte Debra Ciampa Joanne Cione Jodi Cohen Keith Cook Gabriela Coral Erin Comiskey Richard Conk Maryanne Conte 178 Ciampa — Coral Robert Corcoran James Coyne John Crisalli Brian Cunningham Cristel Dahler Michele D'Angelo Jacqueline Dembrosky John Devito Corcoran — Devito 179 Benjamin Diamond Joseph DiBenedetto Karla DiGesu Michael Dimeo Francine Dioguardi Ellen Dippel 180 Diamond — Dippel Susan Faggiani Frank Fagone Althea Elliot Ron Falkowitz Christine Dodge Rainer Ebinger Jacqueline Elias Melissa Disdier Lisa Marie DiSilvestro Donna Entenmann Disdier — Falkowitz 181 Michael Felice George Fatoush Michele Ferchland Gail Feiner Marc Finer Dante Fiorio 182 Falque — Fiorio Jay Ford Anthony Forgione Lori Frisicano Lorraine Fucci Fitzgerald — Fucci 183 Allison Ginsburg Susanne Glennon 184 Fuller — Glennon Andrew Gorenstein Kevin Gorman Goldenberg-Gorman 185 Lisa Guggeri Gia Guglielmo 186 Gray— Guglielmo Virginia Grupp Andrea Gray Ioanna Griemsmann Barry Greenberg Danielle Gaustella Lynn Hickey Adam Holzberg Guidice — Holzberg 187 Donna Hosek Daniel Homer Eric Homstein Michael Hoyt Stephanie Huffman Chris Hunt Tina Iannacone Dawn Hunter James Hutter Vincent lacobellis 188 Horner — Iannacone iw i Mary Jo Indovino Lori Iovino Michelle Itzkowitz Lu Ann Johanson , James Kane Seth Kanner Steven Kahn Denice Kaltsounis Indovino — Kanner 189 Robin Kapustein Carolyn Katzmann Howard Kashefsky Corinne Kay Brian Katz Barry Kesten Shari Katz Brian Kleiman Corinna Knott 190 Kapustein — Knott Katherine Kruse Sheryl Kuber Danielle LaMantia Denise Lanzisera Koral-Lanzisera 191 Mary Lauth mt r i Frank Laviola Kathleen Leonard j Richard Levine Deborah Levy IX Perry Liberty 192 Lauf t — Liberty V V Dina Manor Frank Marchica James Liepa Carol Lutz John Malik Joseph Malandruccolo Liepa — Marchia 193 Elena Marciante Seth Marcus Peter Mastandrea Lucy Mazany Tom McGovern Annemarie McNulty Daniel Mehrhoff Leora Mejicovsky 194 Marciante — Mejicovsky David Melnick Michele Midler Douglas Milana Brian Miller Ray Montecalvo |F V Shelly Mortarotti Melnick — Mortarotti 195 James Monsees Randi Miller I William Miritello Ronald Mobilia Michael Mott Carole Mullan Sal Mullan Lisa Murano Kim Musgrove Sheila Murphy Jon Namm Dikran Nalbantian 196 Mott— Namm John Nicolich Denise Nielsen Anthony Nocella Renee Noto Neil Okun Christina Olah Salvatore Oliveri Patty Paige Nicolich — Paige 197 Frank Palandro Jennifer Palmero Alan Paperin Harry Pappas Pinakin Patel Troy Penna Maria Perri Anne Pessoni 198 Palandro — Pessoni Theresa Ponzini Eric Provost Steven Pudell Richard Radonis Piazza — Radonis 199 Kerry Rainford Kathleen Riendeau Mary Romandetti Jeanine Romeo George Reis Anthony Rizzotto John Reynolds William Riechert 200 Rainford — Rosenblum James Salvato Christine Rugolo Patricia Ruotolo Anthony Russo Michele Ryan Elaina Salvia Denise Sanchez Phil Schlereth Irwin Schtierman Rugolo — Schtierman 201 Bryan Schmitt Laurie Semonella Michael Semmel Leeanne Sequeira Randi Siegel Suzette Siegel Bryant Simowitz Amie Small Michael Smidt 202 Schwartz — Smith Raymond Spratt Brian Smith John Smith Douglas Solow Nicole Stelling Joseph Stivala Erica Staunton Monica Staunton Robin Steinberg Kevin Streng Smith — Streng 203 Mike Strycharz Thomas Sylvester Gabriel Taub Andrew Toledano Mary Frances Stucenski Karen Taggart Jason Tavel Sean Torres Lisa Tiger Anastasia Tsantrizos 204 Strycharz — Tsantrizos Andrew Weiss Lainie Weiss Melinda Weissinger Corey Wilen Vano — Wilen 205 Ken Willis Robert Wright Anthony Zanello Ernest Ziegler Linda Zinc Joseph Zeibeq Eileen Zeller 206 Willis — Zinc Candi Acker: Jess . GOALS: To do whatever I enjoy in and out of life. SAYINGS: Have Fun!. ACTIVITIES: Concert and Marching Band, WHAC, Probe, Perspective, EM Technical Services Crew, Theater Guild, Prom Aid 1 and 2. Christine Alfiero: Wendy, Crisco. GOALS: To make people happy and possibly get througn 4 more years of school. SAYINGS: YoYo, double shotgun. Really?, No way!. ACTIVITIES: Rockettes, Basketball, Herea, Battle of the Classes. Steven Anderson: Legs, Woody, Blaster. GOALS: To get my hair cut like Mark Loren tzen. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Football, V. Foot- ball, V. Wrestling, J.V. Lacrosse, V. Track. Stacy Angelinas: Chiquita Banana. GOALS: To be rich. SAYINGS: Stop, in a whining voice. Hi Guys. ACTIVITIES: Rockettes. Edward J. Armour Jr.: Fast Eddie. GOALS: To go to college and graduate, become a computer engineer and make $200,000 a year. SAYINGS: What homework?. ACTIVITIES: Bowling, Intermural Hockey, 2 years computer club. Lana Asparro: Lana Bannana. GOALS: To achieve in everything I do successfully. SAYINGS: Since when. You just don't understand. ACTIVITIES: J.V. field hockey, J.V. Lacrosse, FBLA, SADD, Soph. Float Committee. Linda Astorino: Pinky. GOALS: To be successful and happy and to own a pink Corvette. SAYINGS: My Marco. Patricia Azzara: Patti. GOALS: To become rich and famous at an early age. SAYINGS: Did you study for the test?. ACTIVITIES: Lacrosse, Field Hockey. Anthony Azzato: Ant, Tony. GOALS: To be a pilot. SAYINGS: Check her out!. Martin Bank. GOALS: To be a stockbroker. ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, Key Club, FBLA, SADD, Varsity Ten- nis, JV Soccer, NYS Math League. John Barrett. ACTIVITIES: JV Soccer, Varsity Bowling, Jr. representative of NHS, Computer Club, Varsity Track, Science Club, National Honor Society. Adam Bennett. GOALS: To complete college and to be successful in whatever field I have chosen. SAYINGS: Test? What test?. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Bowling, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Golf, FBLA, Interact, NYS Math League. Colleen Booton: Coll. GOALS: Being a doctor or a lawyer. SAYINGS: It's not how you play the game but if you win or lose. ACTIVITIES: Softball. Darren Brachman: Dee. GOALS: To star in a movie, own a house on the water with my own Jac- cuzi and indoor tennis court and pool. SAYINGS-! know, right!. Love to par- ty and action. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Tennis, FBLA. Carolyn Broderick. GOALS: To become the best teacher I can be. To help children every way I can. ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Basketball, Softball. Amy Buchsbaum: Bucko. GOALS: To be successful and happy in life. SAYINGS: Eeewww, Can I tell you? Oh my. Oh, please. ACTIVITIES: NHS, FBLA, Key Club, SADD, Battle of the Classes, Lacrosse, Tennis, Theater Guild. Kevin Burbige: Burp!, Berb. GOALS: To get a Porsche, live in a mansion and Be a multi-billionaire. ACTIVITIES: Football, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Italian Club, Sprite Cup. SAYINGS: It's casual. Hey, Bubba. Melissa Butchen: Melvin, Mel. GOALS: To be successful and rich and happy. SAYINGS: Hello, Check him out. ACTIVITIES: Basketball JV and V, Lacrosse JV and V, Rockettes. Kerri Byrne: Lolita. GOALS: To be rich by 25, to have an Oscar by 30. SAYINGS: As Doug Hennig would say, Thank You. ACTIVITIES: Theater Guild, Rocket- tes, FBLA, Key Club, Jr. Prom Com- mittee, JV Cheerleading, Heraea, Bat- tle of the Classes. Jill M. Byrnes: Joey. GOALS: To become a physical therapist. SAYINGS: C'est La vie O'Lamore. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, SADD. Rose Caggiano: Rooo-sie. GOALS: To become a millionaire. SAYINGS: Do it up!!! ACTIVITIES: Key Club. Elizabeth Ann Cardinale: Liz, Lee-Lee. GOALS: To live a real life and make Mamma proud. SAYINGS: P-R-O-D-U-C-T-I-V- I-T-Y. ACTIVITIES: Theatre Guild, FBLA, Key Club, NYS Math League, NHS, Interact. Marie Cassano GOALS: To teach the works of Shakespeare at the U of Bologna. ACTIVITIES: Interact, NHS, Perspec- tive, Math League, Jet Gazette, WHAC, Track and Field, National En- dowment for the Humanities Young Scholars Grant Program Participant. Michael Celentano: Chuck Jr. GOALS: Become a lotto millionaire. SAYINGS: Roadtrip. ACTIVITIES: Band, Orchestra, Hockey. Debra Ciampa: Debbie. GOALS: To Become a tax lawyer and legally cheat the government out of money. SAYINGS: Did the mail come yet?. ACTIVITIES: NHS, Yearbook, Key Club, Band, Orchestra, Sr. Float Committee. Joanne Cione: Puffball. GOALS: To go to Harvard. SAYINGS: since when, where the moose. ACTIVITIES: FBLA, SADD, Cheerleading, Heraea, Battle of the Classes. Jodi Cohen: Jo-Jo Bird. 207 GOALS: To marry rich. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, SADD, Prom Committee, Heraea, NHS, Float Committee. Erin Comiskey: ER. GOALS: To be a very successful ac- countant with a Ferrari Testarossa. SAYINGS: Awesome, You're Bummin. ACTIVITIES: FBLA. Linda Conte: Lin. GOALS: To be mega rich and single. SAYINGS: I don't want to do this. Maryanne Conte: Eddie Attitude. GOALS: To get a Mustang GT .350 convertible. SAYINGS: since when, get out of town. ACTIVITIES: JV Lacrosse, JV Soccer, V Soccer, Heraea, Homecoming Floats. V Cheerleading, Rockette. Keith Cook: Cookster. GOALS: To win the county cham- ionship in lacrosse, be a successful usinessman, meet the perfect girl. SAYINGS: Don't be a zoid, that's cool, I need a job. ACTIVITIES: Lacrosse JV and V, Soc- cer, Battle of the Classes, FBLA, Key Club, Float Committee. James P. Coyne: Jimbo. GOALS: To graduate from college. SAYINGS: Yo there Yoda. ACTIVITIES: Football, Basketball. John Crisalli: Johnny. GOALS: To be a successful person SAYINGS: This is true. You think so. ACTIVITIES: Track, Football. ACTIVITIES: JV Softball, FBLA, Battle of the Classes. Benjamin R. Diamond: Ben. GOALS: To go to Law school and then jam out with Steve Ray Vaughn. ACTIVITIES: NHS, Jet Gazzett, Pro- be, Perspective, FBLA, Prom Aid, Ri- fle Team, Theater Guild. Joe DiBenedetto: Jozep. GOALS: To get out of High School. SAYINGS: YoYoYo what flavor. Karla Marie DiGesu: Scarlet, Charlie. GOALS: To graduate and receive a lot of money fast. SAYINGS: No way, lady!!. Melissa Disdier: Lis. GOALS: To become the best lawyer possible. SAYINGS: Give it up!!. Class of 87 rules. ACTIVITIES: Volleyball, FBLA, Heraea, Interact, Key Club. Christine Dodge: Chris, Tiny, Shorty. GOALS: To get my decree in word processing and get married and have a big family. SAYINGS: Oh my God!. Althea Elliott: Thea. GOALS: To become rich Just joking. To achieve the goals I have set for myself in the future. SAYINGS: Shorty, Give me a break, get real. Class of 87 1. ACTIVITIES: Interact, FBLA, SADD, Track, Battle of the classes, NYS Math League. week. SAYINGS: Oh, Michelle!. Michael Felice: Coach. GOALS: To win the Sprite Cup, to abolish evil spirits which loom greatly over our society. SAYINGS: Oh, Yeah!. ACTIVITIES: Symphonic Band, Mar- ching Band, Sprite Cup. Michele Ferchland: Mich. GOALS: To win the lottery and live in a mansion and marry a gorgeous Italian. SAYINGS: But you don't understand! ACTIVITIES: Bowling. Marc Finer. GOALS: To live a happy live and become President of the Disney Corp. ACTIVITIES: Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Key Club, NYS Math Contest contestant, NHS, SADD. Jill Hardt Fitzgerald: Dear Abby, JillyObean, Marilyn (MM).'' GOALS: To be happy and content with my life — to keep on traveling, and to make my mother proud. SAYINGS: Oooh HOT!. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, SADD. Lisa Forman: LI-La; One woman — chuckle-patch. GOALS: To be a TV game show host. SAYINGS: No way?!. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Theatre Guild, WHAC. Joseph Friedman. GOALS: To be president of Columbia. SAYINGS: Let's go to the car. Michele D'Angelo: Shell. GOALS: Pre-med. SAYINGS: I don't whine!. ACTIVITIES: NHS, FBLA, Key Club Battle of the Classes, Interact, Lacrosse, Rockettes, Prom and Float Committees. Lisa Anne Daum: Tinker Toy. GOALS: Own a Porsche 944, Feed John to King King and to do a Grand Prix Special by 1992 with Graphik in the nationals. Jacqueline Dembrosky: Jackie. GOALS: become successful. SAYINGS: 1 don't feel like going to school today. Susan Faggiani. GOALS: To be successful. SAYINGS: Who cares. ACTIVITIES: FBLA. Frank Fagone. GOALS: To be a successful Auto Mechanic. SAYINGS: Get a real life. Linette Falque. GOALS: To be a success. SAYINGS: Big Time!. George Fatoush. GOALS: To be successful, own my own business and make $20,000 a Bobby Fuller: Homer. GOALS: To graduate from High School and to get all A's and B's in all my subjects — also to make a lot of money. SAYINGS: Go jump on a log — Go jump in the river. ACTIVITIES: Soccer, FBLA, Spanish Club, JV Basketball. Frank Gentile: Granpa. GOALS: Hanglide off the Empire State Building. SAYINGS: Yeah. ACTIVITIES: Wrestling. Allison Ginsburg: Alli-face, A-a-a-l-i-i-i!.'' GOALS: To be an anchorwoman for a 208 major network or to write for Rolling Stone magazine. SAYINGS: Get out of my face. What a funny guy!. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Chorus, Perspective, Theatre Guild, Model Congress, Reflections, Vanguard, Homecoming Float Committee. Susy Glennon: Q. GOALS: To pass my road test. SAYINGS: Whats the question!. Since When. ACTIVITIES: SADD, FBLA, Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Rockettes, Battle of the Classes, Heraea, Float Committee. Cliff Click: 'Glick GOALS: To strike it rich. SAYINGS: Get the outta here. ACTIVITIES: Hockey, Football. Brian Goad: Tennessee. GOALS: To work on the NASCAR Circuit as a mechanic or to go to UCLA. SAYINGS: Yalw, come back now ya here. Lesley C. Goldenberg: Goldengirl. GOALS: To be original like I have always been, to become a famous fashion designer. SAYINGS: Totally hot. Honestly, You know what I Mean. ACTIVITIES: Track, Key Club, Interact. Billi Alyson Goldman. GOALS: To do whatever I want to, especially get out of EMHS. SAYINGS: Productivity, Shop Hall!. ACTIVITIES: Theatre Guild, Chorus. David Goldman: Hutch. GOALS: To be successfully involved in the communications field. SAYINGS: Where is Starsky?. ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Key Club, FBLA, SADD, Math League, Battle of the Classes, Jet Gazzett. Andrew Gorenstein. GOALS: To be a successful Corporate lawyer. ACTIVITIES: FBLA, SADD, Golf team, NHS, Key club. Crime watch. Kevin Gorman: Stuff Master. SAYINGS: It's casual, get a job, Sayanara baby. ACTIVITIES: Basketball, rifle club. Andrea Gray: Anj. GOALS: To be organized and have a clean room. SAYINGS: Basically ahh ..Just a passing thought. ACTIVITIES: Theatre Guild, Heraea, Key Club, Homecoming Committee. Danielle Guastella: Dee. GOALS: To become a cosmetologist. SAYINGS: No way, Man!. Lauren Hauser. GOALS: To find two earrings that match. SAYINGS: I am so Not kidding!. ACTIVITIES: Jet Gazzette, Key Club, NHS. Lynn Hickey: Lynnster Monster, Baby Jr. Hickey Bag. GOALS: To graduate from EMHS. SAYINGS: Go for it!. What up!. Holy!. ACTIVITIES: JV Softball, JV Soccer, Heraea. Tina Iannacone: Tee. GOALS: To be a movie star. SAYINGS: I want to be on TV!, I forgot to sign in to school again!. ACTIVITIES: Prom Aid. Adam S. Holzberg. GOALS: To become a rich surgeon in Hewlett Harbor. SAYINGS: I have no favorite saying. ACTIVITIES: Tennis, Track, NHS, Key Club, SADD, FBLA. Eric Hornstein. GOALS: Undecided — Physical Science. ACTIVITIES: Bowling, Golf. Stephanie Huffman: Steph, Buffy. GOALS: physical therapy — on con- signment to sports teams, to win the lotto. SAYINGS: Jimmy, I need off. Where are we going for lunch?. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading, Rocket- tes, Student Council, NHS, Crime Watch, Key Club, Softball, Heraea, Homecoming and Prom Committee. Vincent Iacobellis: Vincenzo. GOALS: $$$ and then some!!! SAYINGS: If you only knew. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook, Track, cross country, Homecoming committee, Jr. Prom Committee. Mary Jo Indovino: MJ. GOALS: Health and happiness. SAYINGS: Since When? Goulin, Mint, That's radical!. ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading (Captain), Softball, Sport's Nite, Heraea, Battle of the Classes, Prom Committee, F.B.L.A. Lori Iovino. GOALS: To become a business executive. SAYINGS: I don't wanna be here!. ACTIVITIES: Heraea, Key Club, Theatracomp, part-time job. Michelle Itzkowitz. GOALS: To live a life of fame and for- tune owning a Madison Avenue Advertising Agency. SAYINGS: Good Morning, today is day 1, please stand for the Pledge .... ACTIVITIES: Theatre Guild, National Honor Society (Treasurer), Tennis, S.A.D.D., F.B.L.A., Prom Committee, Homecoming Committee. Lu-Ann johanson. GOALS: To be rich and meet Rob Lowe. SAYINGS: Since when!? Very Nice. What's the question?. ACTIVITIES: Volleyball (Captain), Lacrosse, Battle of the Classes, In- tramural Volleyball, Jr. and Sr. Prom Committee, Homecoming Committee. Kevin John: Jaymic. GOALS: To be a millionaire at age 30. SAYINGS: Suck my toe!. What's up?. ACTIVITIES: Football, Track. Steven Kahn: Chaka. GOALS: To be rich, well-liked, to live to an old and healthy age, and have a sweet car. SAYINGS: You only live once. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Tennis, J.V. Soc- cer, Key Cub, S.A.D.D., Sprite Cup, National Honor Society, Float Committee. Denice Kaltsounis. GOALS: To become a cosmetologist. SAYINGS: Don't touch the hair!!!. ACTIVITIES: A part-time job. Patricia Kanzler: BB. GOALS: To get out of High School. SAYINGS: Hay boopie!. ACTIVITIES: The attempt of making it to school on time. Shari Katz. 209 GOALS: To be Mark Gastinaeus per- sonal therapist. SAYINGS: Keep smiling ... attitude is everything. ACTIVITIES: Band, Theatre Guld, Heraea, National Honor Society, Jet Gazette, Float Committee, Technical Services. Corinne Kay: Cory, Coors. GOALS: To be a psychiatrist, marry an Israeli soldier and meet David Lee Roth's lips. SAYINGS: It's not a compliment, it's a fact. He's such a babe!. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Softball, Jet Gazette, Perspective, Poetry Magazine (Editor), Resume (Editor), Homecoming Committee. Bari Koral: Gus. GOALS: To be rich and famous and coach the Miami Dolphins. SAYINGS: Corinne, I'm in love. That wasn't rude — it was just bold! Nice move — stomp on that buzz. Demented and saa but social. ACTIVITIES: Showcase, Theatre Guild, S.A.D.D., Battle of the Classes, Float Committee. David Krangle. GOALS: To be a doctor. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Baseball, Key Club, S.A.D.D., F.B.L.A., National Honor Society, Sprite Cup, Math League. Caren Kravitz: baby ca. GOALS: To get a teaching degree, and then later in life become a millionaire. SAYINGS: Hey babe!. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Key Club, swimming, traveling, U.S.Y., Interna- tional convention to California. Jo (Ann) Kraynick: Krazy, Gig- ges, Diz. OALS: To go to college, be a lawyer and make a lot of money, own a 1975 red convertile Corvette, and meet Val Kilmer. SAYINGS: Hiya peoples. Sheshamama. Hi Boobie! Guess what?. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Work in the school store and the Main Office, Heraea, dancing. Katherine L. Kruse: Kat, Kruser. GOALS: To succeed in life and help others. SAYINGS: Well you know ... It takes time. I don't know. That's cool. ACTIVITIES: Heraea, F.B.L.A., Battle of the Classes, Rockettes (Captain), Band, Marching Band. Sheryl Kuber. GOALS: To be successful and happy in whatever I do. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., S.A.D.D., Key Club, Prom Committee, Crime Watch, Heraea, tennis, travelling, and skiing. Denise Lanzisera: Nise. GOALS: To go to California and work with endangered species. SAYINGS: It's better to bum out than to fade away. The one who dies with the most toys wins. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Lacrosse, Float Committee, horseback riding, snorkeling, being with friends. Mary Lauth: Mo. GOALS: Own my own business and marry a billionaire. SAYINGS: Hey Babe!. ACTIVITIES: Midnight bowling, laying softball, hanging out in the atnroom, ice skating, eating Gummy Bears for breakfast. Patricia Lazzara: Patty. GOALS: To become a fashion designer. SAYINGS: I'm just teasing. ACTIVITIES: Battle of the Classes, Heraea, Varsity Volleyball, J.V. Volleyball, Interact, Jr. Prom commit- tee, Float Committee. Billy Lazzaro: B — Ski Love. GOALS: To become rich and famous. SAYINGS: It works for me. ACTIVITIES: writing. Laurie Ledee: Spot, Boss. GOALS: To be successful and to have one day when I don't forget something. SAYINGS: Give it up! You're so high on that. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Lacrosse, J.V. Lacrosse, Rockettes (Captain), Heraea, Battle of the Classes, Band (Symphonic, Marching, and Concert). Eric Lent. GOALS: Master's — Marketing Advertising. SAYINGS: Fill it! (uhh!). ACTIVITIES: Class secretary, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Football, F.B.L.A, Key Club, National Honor Society, Karate, cycling, S.A.D.D., Sprite Cup. Richard Levine: Ski. GOALS: Medical Research. ACTIVITIES: Lacrosse, Soccer, Secretary of 10th and 11th grade, F.B.L.A. (President), S.A.D.D., Crime Watch, March of Dimes school cap- tain, Lifeguard, Key Club, National Honor Society, Sprite Cup, Math Leagues, Box Lacrosse, Intramural Volleyball, Band, Ski trip organizer. Mark Lorentzen: Marcus Welby. GOALS: To become a brain surgeon. SAYINGS: Hey Woody, get me one while you're up. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Football, Interact, Float Committee. Kirk Lorie: Kirbo. GOALS: To graduate from a great col- lege and make good amounts of money. SAYINGS: C'mon, son, get with the program, tune in. You're stewed buttuad. ACTIVITIES: Varsity soccer. Lacrosse, Basketball, Vice-President of Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. Key Club, Crime Watch, National Honor Society, March of Dimes Cap- tain of the School. Patricia Luca: Patty. GOALS: To become rich and famous. SAYINGS: Oh I know! Mint. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Cheerleading, partying, and friends (old and new). Joseph Malandruccolo: Joe. GOALS: To be an accountant for a major corporation. SAYINGS: I don't get mad, I get even. ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Bowling, Theatre Guild, Key Club, S.A.D.D., F.B.L.A., Work, Jet Gazette. Dina Manor: Dina face. GOALS: To be rich and famous. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Heraea, Drama Club. Tom McGovern: Gerv. GOALS: To be rich and retired at 35. SAYINGS: Ah Bach. You won't ever get any older, and you'll never die. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Sprite Cup, Volleyball, J.V. Baseball, English honors and Math honors. Annemarie McNulty: turtle, F.F.F. GOALS: To have a license and a car at 210 the same time. SAYINGS: You're so queer. Cheese danish, please. ACTIVITIES: J.V. and Varsity Soccer, j.V. Lacrosse, J.V. Cheerleading Heraea, Battle of the Classes, F.B.L.A., S.A.D.D. Leora Mejicovsky. GOALS: To become a medical doctor. ACTIVITIES: Interact (Treasurer), Na- tional Honor Society, Perspective, Jet Gazette, Math Team, Pre-Med Club, Orchestra, Quartet. David Melnick: Shotglass. GOALS: To earn enough money to be able to give to people less fortunate than I am. SAYINGS: Push down the button, pick up the handle, close the door. ACTIVITIES: President of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class. Varsity Soccer (Captain 11, 12), Varsi- ty Golf, J.V. Lacrosse, S.A.D.D., Key Club, Pre-Med Club, Community Crime Watch, Sprite Cup, Box Lacrosse. Doug Milana: Dougout. GOALS: To be successful in all future activities. SAYINGS: Kamakazie! Which Doug? ACTIVITIES: Ice Hockey, Key Club, F.B.L.A., Sprite Club, Intramural Volleyball. Randi Miller. GOALS: To report and write for a big-time newspaper. ACTIVITIES: key Club, World Hunger Awareness Club. Ron Mobilia: Bandit.'' GOALS: To become an accountant or just become rich. SAYINGS: Come on now. ACTIVITIES: skiing, working on cars, racing motorcycles. Shelly Mortarotti: Bean.’’ GOALS: To be rich and own my own business. SAYINGS: Wait Mrs. Strauss! Don't mark me absent. I'm here!!. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Battle of the Classes. Carole Mullan: 8-4. GOALS: To work in the city for a ma- jor corporation. SAYINGS: Uh-Huh!. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleading, Heraea, Battle of the Classes. Lisa Murano: Lee. GOALS: To graduate from High School and own a Lamborghini. SAYINGS: Stacey, you broke my key-chain!. ACTIVITIES: Working at Austin Drugs, and dancing. Sheila Murphy: Sheila Baby, Smurfy, Murf, Kermie, Tur- tle, B.S. GOALS: To get out of here, to keep the party going. SAYINGS: Ho-o-ly! Yo Bucko! Aay! ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Heraea, S.A.D.D., Listening to and collecting records, dancing, talking on the phone. Hanging! Ren6e Marie Erika Noto: Candy, 'Nudge, Reenz, Baby Doll. GOALS: To become a doctor, buy a pink Corvette and live in a mansion on the beach. SAYINGS: Love, kisses and Teddv bears. Anthony. Does my hair look OK?. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, horseback riding, piano, swimming, volunteer at the hospital, collecting teddy bears, Heraea, writing poems, T.V. soaps. Manager at Haagen Dazs, and friends. Alisa Nunez: Lee. GOALS: To be Donald Trump's accountant. SAYINGS: wawa-wawa ... ACTIVITIES: Technical services, jazz band. Homecoming Committee, Heraea, Orchestra, Concert Band. Sal Oliveri: Jumbo. GOALS: To have money in the bank and become a famous Fashion Designer. SAYINGS: What?. ACTIVITIES: Making money, going out, and enjoying myself. Frank Palandro: Tarzan. GOALS: To get the most fun out of life. SAYINGS: How's it going?. ACTIVITIES: Life.'K Jenny Palmero: Jay. GOALS: To have as much fun as possible until I'm too old to. SAYINGS: That's so cool... ACTIVITIES: Listening to Zeppelin, hanging out, cruising and writing poems. Alan Paperin: Pap. GOALS: To enjoy life as much as possible. SAYINGS: Ahy!. ACTIVITIES: A part-time job after school. Harry Pappas: Harroid. GOALS: To look like Arnold Schwarznegger. SAYINGS: You will lose!!!. ACTIVITIES: Working out. Pinakin Patel: Ricky. GOALS: To make life exciting and to tet lots of fun out of life. AYINGS: Delay is dangerous. ACTIVITIES: Reading, sports, and travelling to different countries. Troy Penna: Troid. GOALS: To be the best built man. SAYINGS: Drink heavily. ACTIVITIES: Bodybuilding and wrestling. Maria Perri: Consuela. GOALS: World domination. SAYINGS: Thank you, or as Doug Henning would say ... ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleading, Key Club, S.A.D.D., Heraea, Rockeries, Battle of the Classes, F.B.L.A., Prom Committee. Anne-Marie Pessoni: honey, An- nie, Annie-Ban. GOALS: To get out of High School and go to homeroom on time. SAYINGS: Easy. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., and talking on the phone with Tay. Robert Piazza: Dr. Z. SAYINGS: The only thing you have to do is die. ACTIVITIES: Hacking and hanging out. Craig Primis. GOALS: Success in everything I do. ACTIVITIES: Jet Gazette (Editor-in- Chief), Pre-Med Club (President), Math Team (Captain), Varsity Tennis, Homecoming Committee (Chairman), National Honor Society, Key Club, Sprite Cup Hockey. Eric Provost. GOALS: To enjoy life and become RICH!. SAYINGS: Any classes cancelled?. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A. Steven Pudell. 211 GOALS: To marry rich (It's the only way) and to actually play in a soccer game. SAYINGS: They will all work for me someday!. ACTIVITIES: Jet Gazette (Editor-in- Chief), S.A.D.D (Secretary), Varsity Tennis, Varsity Soccer, National Honor Society, Math Team, Sprite Cup Hockey. Gary Rainford: Snake. SAYINGS: Do the beers. ACTIVITIES: Working out. Kerry Rainford: Berry, Martha. GOALS: To be a Fashion Buyer for a large chain of Department Stores and to get a Porsche 911. SAYINGS: You are such a fuzzball. Hot tomalie! Big wad. Geekoid. USA. Since when? Since since, when when. David made us do it! Shotgun. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Committee, Sr. Prom Committee, Homecoming Com- mittee, Battle of the Classes, Rockettes. John Reynolds: Duke. GOALS: To be all that I can be. SAYINGS: Tha'scool. ACTIVITIES: Class Vice-President, S.A.D.D. (Treasurer), East Meadow Crime Watch, Student Activities Council, Homecoming Committee, Prom Committee, Varsity Cross- Country, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Battle of the Classes (Captain). Josephine Riccardi: Jojo, Mun- chk, Shorty, limpy, L.S., Miss Sunshine.” GOALS: To be finished with gym. SAYINGS: You best woman. You fuel. Cereal. Kathleen Riendeau: Kat. GOALS: To make Big Bucks. SAYINGS: I love Michael!! Christina, what's the number? Hey mon! Laur, Taco Bell?. ACTIVITIES: Heraea, Battle of the Classes, Jr. Prom Committee, Homecoming Committee, Field Hockey, All-county Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, MVP Field Hockey. Mary Romandetti: Drool-A-detti. GOALS: To get a car that runs. SAYINGS: Since when? I heard. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Lacrosse, Battle of the Classes, Heraea, F.B.L.A., S.A.D.D., Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Float Committee. Christine Rugolo: One tone. GOALS: To own a car that has floors. SAYINGS: Since when?. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball, Var- sity Softball, Heraea, Battle of the Classes, singing Old McDonald had a farm. Patricia Ruotulo. GOALS: To be happy and make everyone else happy and to succeed in life. SAYINGS: Yo-yo. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Volleyball, Var- sity Softball, Battle of the Classes, Varsity Basketball, Homecoming Committee, Float Committee, Junior and Senior Prom Committee. Michele Ryan: Shell. GOALS: To graduate. SAYINGS: That's casual. Nerd. Nuke it. Irwin Schtierman: Big Irv, Maverick. GOALS: To pass Hersch's class, foamless tap. SAYINGS: What's up Big Guy? Que Casuali dad!. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football, J.V. Basketball (Captain), Varsity Basket- ball (Captain). Mindi Sue Schwartz: The Minner, Tay. GOALS: To get into San Diego State, be a film director and buy a Mercedes and a Jeep in California. SAYINGS: Are you having a cow? You're the best. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook (Editor), S.A.D.D., Model Congress, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cheerleading (Cap- tain), J.V. Cheerleading, Junior Prom Committee, Heraea. Sharon Sclafani: Dazed and confused. GOALS: To be happy and successful and to have a son so I can name him Sergio. SAYINGS:... I think. ACTIVITIES: Marty (my boyfriend), Led Zeppelin, Rock-N-Ro11, Playing guitar, partying. Laurie Semonella: Lau. GOALS: To become a successful child psychologist and have a successful marriage. SAYINGS: Did I go to school yester- day? Hey mon! What's wrong? Kat, do you feel like going to Physics? Kat, it's my treat. ACTIVITIES: Volleyball, Lacrosse, skiing, writing poems. Leeanne Sequeira: Dudley. GOALS: To become a fashion designer. SAYINGS: Darling. Love. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Soccer. Randi Siegel. GOALS: To have everything — but where would I put it?. SAYINGS: No, this time I really did fail. ACTIVITIES: Theatre Guild (Presi- dent), National Honor Society (Presi- dent), The Humor Magazine (Editor- in-Chief), Homecoming Chairperson, World Hunger Awareness Club. Amie Small: Aim. GOALS: To be happy, independent and loved. SAYINGS: Let's bug out! Are we hav- ing fun yet? Sometimes you've gotta say — wnat the ... Doug Solow: Fresh. GOALS: To be happy in my future profession as well as financially secure. SAYINGS: Do concept! Get a washout! ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football, J.V. Football, Varsity Golf (Captain), Key Club. Erica Staunton: Jerica. GOALS: To become a Cosmetologist. SAYINGS: No way man!!!. ACTIVITIES: Cosmetology, living it up!. Joe Stivala: GOALS: To get a record contract and tour the world as a heavy metal musi- cian. To play Nassau Colliseum. SAYINGS: Uh-Oh. I love it! Crusty. Zero, Digit. ACTIVITIES: Wrestling, Prom Aid, Sprite Cup Champs '86, rehearsing in Liepa's garage. Mary Frances Stucenski: Mary Fuzz, Snapper. GOALS: To become rich and famous. SAYINGS: No Way Man!!. ACTIVITIES: Heraea, Battle of the Classes, Field Hockey, F.B.L.A., Float Committee, Cosmetology, and having a good time. Karen Taggart. GOALS: To own a studio apartment 212 in Manhattan. SAYINGS: You make me howl!. ACTIVITIES: Heraea, Interact (Vice- president), Key Club, Science Club (Treasurer), Probe (Assistant Editor), Technical Services, Jet Gazette. Christine Treu: Scab. GOALS: To be a Cosmetologist. SAYINGS: Oh God! Anastasia Tsantrizos: Stacey. GOALS: To be a Pediatrician and own a red convertible Corvette. SAYINGS: Definitely! What's up?. ACTIVITIES: Yearbook (Editor), Heraea, Battle of the Classes, J.V. Cheerleading, Varsity Cheerleading, Float Committee, Pre-Med CIud (Treasurer), Dancing. Donna Vano: Diz. GOALS: To become a secretary. SAYINGS: Wait a minute. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Key Club. Gazette, School Store Services. Lisa Weisenseel. GOALS: To have my own business and to eat lunch without wearing it!. SAYINGS: Since when? David made me do it. That's Groovy! 1 Fuzzball. Hey Chicky! U.S.A. You Geekoid!. ACTIVITIES: Varsity and J.V. Lacrosse, J.V. and Varsity Volleyball, Rockettes, Battle of the Classes, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Float Committee. Andy Weiss: Opus. GOALS: To overthrow Lucifer, to drive a fast car with a hot babe and live at the beach. To rid the world of all evil serpents in the form of human enda. AYINGS: What are you, mashed? Party ... where?. ACTIVITIES: Key Club (Secretary and President), J.V. Baseball, Basketball, Sprite Cup, Varsity Baseball. Joe Verfenstein: Verf. GOALS: To be wealthy, to retire at 40 and to travel. SAYINGS: I don't want the paper no more. ACTIVITIES: Jazz ensemble. In- tramural Hockey, Key Club, Lacrosse, Football. Ellen Walker. GOALS: To go to college and have a career, a rich husband, and anchor the ABC Nightly News. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, Prom Com- mittee, Float Committee, S.A.D.D., Heraea. Brian Walter B, Scooter. GOALS: To be like Run DMC, and graduate from a good college. SAYINGS: You Geek! You be illin!! Nice manners Babe!. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Class Treasurer. Carol Walter. GOALS: To be happy and make others happy. SAYINGS: Psyche; You don't unders- tand!! Hush you!. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Cheerleading, Heraea, partying. Jennifer Weinstein: Jenny. GOALS: To go to college and have a career and anchor CBS Nightly News. ACTIVITIES: Key Club, F.B.L.A., Jet Robert Wright: Rob, Bob. GOALS: To go to Law School and and get into Government politics. SAYINGS: Like get with it!. ACTIVITIES: F.B.L.A., Model Con- gress, Jet Gazette, Drama, East Meadow Republican Club (Cor- responding Secretary), Pre-Med Club, Italian Club, School Store, Working at Greg Buttles and McDonalds, hanging out, norseback riding. Lawrence Youshah: Larrv. GOALS: To be successful, educated and happy. SAYINGS: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ACTIVITIES: Weightlifting, reading, dancing. Linda Zinc: Zincoride. GOALS: To become a famous beauti- cian and own a big chain of shops and travel through England. SAYINGS: U.S.A. Fuzzball. David said so. ACTIVITIES: Rockettes, Battle of the Classes, Cosmetology, Homecoming Committee. Joseph Buongiovanni: Bonj. GOALS: To pass Mr. Taussig's class. SAYINGS: You're tossed. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball, Float Committee, Battle of the Classes. Robert Corcoran: GOALS: To get into any college that will accept me. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Wrestling, J.V. Football, Varsity Cross Country, Float Committee. Rainer Ebinger: Eb. GOALS: To play with N.B.A. or the PGA ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Stage Band. Brian Katz. GOALS: to be Successful and wealthy. ACTIVITIES: Soccer, Lacrosse, F.B.L.A., Sprite Cup. Barry Kesten: Barsky. GOALS: To become rich and have a healthy family. ACTIVITIES: J.V. Soccer, Varsity Soc- cer, Sprite Cup, Key Club. Ray Montecalvo: JockRock. GOALS: To become a big Rock -n- Roll star and play Nassau Coliseum. SAYINGS: Holy. Chief. ACTIVITIES: Rock Band, Football. Christina Olah: Ti. GOALS: To leam to distinguish left and right; then teach Andrea; To shake my dizzy blonde reputation; become a nurse OR get married and have a large family. SAYINGS: Andrea, which way do I Activities: Theatre Guild, Theatricomp '85, Key Club, F.B.L.A. Denise Vanessa Sanchez: Neicy , Dee. GOALS: Just gotta have fun!!! SAYINGS: I looooove shopping!!! ACTIVITIES: Key Club, ’working, partying. Suzette Siegel: Shorty, Suz, GO As To become rich and famous and to help people who need help. SAYINGS: Hey Babe. What's the mat- ter? Go For It. He's hot. ACTIVITIES: Anything with dancing, working-out, Rockettes, Battle of the Classes, Heraea, Prom-Aid, playing the saxophone. Micheal Strycharz. GOALS: To get out of East Meadow. ACTIVITIES: Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Sprite Cup Champions, Most Athletic, Key Club, F.B.L.A. (Continued on page 233) 273 MOST CLASS FRIENDLY LAUGH Christina Alfiero Lana Asparo Sean Torres Richard Radonis CLASS KLUTZ CLASS PREP Nicole Stelling Eric Lent Michelle Itzkowitz Richard Radonis 214 Superlatives MOST ARTISTIC Corinne Kay Vincent Iacobellis CLASS SCHEMER Patricia Ruotolo Sal Mullen Joe Sebastiano BEST LOOKING Danielle LaMantia James Coyne Donna Entenmann Rich Levine Superlatives 215 CLASS COOL Lisa Weisenseel Robert Cocoran Mary Ann Conte Charlie Bunshaft CLASS SPIRIT Suzette Siegel John Reynolds BEST DRESSED Patrica Ruotolo Vincent Iacobellis I 216 Superlative s MOST INTELLECTUAL Randi Siegel Michael Falsetta MOST MUSICAL Debra Ciampa Brian Miller ALL-ROUND CLASS BODY Patricia Lazzara Troy Penna Kay Griffen Kirk Lorie 2KS CLASS COUPLE Laurie Semonella Billy Riechart Mary Ann Digiovanni Gia Gugliamo Steve Anderson Anthony Nocella CLASS CLASS MOUTH HAIR MOST DRAMATIC Bari Koral Michael Hoyt Photographs Unavailable Class Comedie Genius Kay Griffen Brian Kleiman Most Out-of-the-Ordinary Suzette Seigel Mike Hoyt Class Whiner Michelle D'Angelo Adam Holzberg MOST ATHLETIC Kay Griffin Mike Strycharz MOST POPULAR Nicole Stelling Duke Reynolds CLASS SMILE Mary Jo Indivino Kirk Lorie CLASS FLIRTS Sue Congema Steve Anderson And yet another hostage Anglican envoy Terry Waite was taken hostage during his efforts to gain the release of others held in Beirut, f Excuse me, but is this the end of the line? MAY 25: Hands across America stretched coast to coast to raise money for the nation’s hungry. J How many frequent-flyer A miles is that? Traveling around the world, non- stop and unrefueled, Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager made aviation history aboard the slow but sure Voyager aircraft. I do. I do England celebrated the royal wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. 7 Let's talk A OCT 4: Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev discussed arms in Iceland The landing was a little rough Eugene Hasenfus was shot down over Nicaragua while flying arms to the contras. He was tried, convicted and later released to the US T New York, Nei OCT 27, JAN 1! celebrated a dou the Mets beat thr seven games) anl looked super agri (39-20). G bye to G'day A FEB 3: Dennis Conner and Stars and Stripes brought home the America’s Cup from Australia after sweeping Kookabura III in four races. % TOP SELLING PLBUmS OF 1986 Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston Heart. Heart Scarecrow, John Cougar Mellencamp Afterburner, ZZ Top Brothers in Arms, Dire Straits 6 Control, Janet Jackson 7 Welcome to the Real World, Mr 8 Promise, Sade 9 No Jacket Required. Phil Collins 10 Primitive Love, Miami Sound Mai James Cagney, 86 Marlin Perkins, 81 Cary Grant, 82 Perry Ellis, 46 Benny Goodman. 77 Liberace, 67 Rock Hudson, 60 Andy Warhol, 58 k'iKKK MUNI) UVE W75-85 HITS TOP MOVIES OF 1986 un Madonna board1 Tom Cruise Baby on Board signs The Love Connection 6 7 8 9 10 The Color Purple Back to School Golden Child Ruthless People Out of Africa MS — ■ i York A I Big Apple fans sie victory when Red Sox fin I the Giants inst the Broncos 1 Top Gun 2 Karate Kid II 3 Crocodile Dundee 4 Star Trek IV 5 Aliens •fcorrtd from 1985) How about Disneyland instead? Increased terrorism and hostage taking caused many Americans to cancel travel plans abroad. ¥ - The $75 million dollar A makeover JULY 4: America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s 100th birthday Tragedy out of Africa Poisonous gases welled up from a Cameroon lake killing 1,754 people and countless animals, f Fouling out A JUNE 19, JUNE 27: Cocaine claimed the lives of Maryland basketball standout Len Bias and Cleveland Browns running back Carl Rogers. Moonlighting Max Headroom Lazer Tag Rap Music Car Shades ' Vanna White Hard Rock Cafe T-shirts The Far Side And where it stops, nobody knows The congressional investigation into Iran-Contra Arms scandal continued to reveal new facts well into 1987 f It’s Boss, but do you think it’ll •ell? NOV 10: The Bruce Springsteen’s five record set arrived in stores and sold at a record pace. ¥ HIKES! BIG 222 Candids Candids 223 Candids 225 Candids 227 Bill — You'll always be in my thoughts, dreams and memories. 1 love you — Laurie All my love to Mary, my best friend BS — 83 Doug N Jen 1-25-87 Riding the waves someone. Duke Reynolds thanks the Class of 1987! Sue + Eileen, my best friends 4eva! I luv you guys! Tnanx for all the great times! To the best boyfriend ever, I love you, Jimmy! Finally, A love that will last! To Sara — My love forever — Ben Hoyt — Rock N Roll — Rock N Roll — Ben. El (chantal) — Keep on cooking but don't forget the eggs. Popcorn and old movies! Gym andDr. Eel. Tex and save the best cookies — always. Mich JE Fla Malls Tom Dan Brian Brian and more Brians pillowcase red bandana Baums lie detector Bottos Pink Belt tires Summer Baums Nassau Darby Boots Z's Pattrricck Benny Woody Mike I Love you BFF Stacy Amie Small stand up oh sorry U are my name is Amie Small Baldwin Bruce Bri I have the big C Do you? No uh oh 5 more lbs to go mu hairs a bob Amie I'm gonna miss ya I really value hA Garfield Luvs you Stac Mindi my first Baum Buddy you are a psycho liar Mike George and Tom? Tay 44 Bob V HBI CWPost here you come I love you SR Je can't wait to party it up in your own car finally You've been very special I Luv ya. Cory I'm gonna miss you your very special Garrt Eric Taco Bell Ripped my pants at Burger King Tamika vivarian+ of course Andrew Luke and Joe Hotels forever Bring me and you back an American I'll miss ya SR Little one Nomns psosim Love ya Michele. Ski I'll always be here for you I love U B Stepher, 1 love ya sis I'll miss you Shell Flippy Malibu Rules BFF I Love ya Whiner Rich R E Rule can't wait till reunion KBM Melissa you're the greatest, try to get an all nighter this year. SAT — Thanks for always being there for me. I'm glad things turned out this way. You are the Best Friend anyone could have! LLI Jo — Fla. 87, per .6, m or m, fum. moving, and salads. Meet me for lunch at Hojo in NC. or for bagels. Stay in touch always — Michelle. CK — got a gum wrapper w a J? etc, etc, MI Randi — Rem. Steele and Int'l male ... Michelle Sheryl — white wine + potato chips, townhouse Albany, Daemen. I can't imagine college without you. Promise me you'll visit me Senior Prom! I love you lots Steph Kerri — I'm going to miss our talks in the store + schooL What time is break? Boys to layaway, Jim's on the prowl. I'm going to miss you sooo much. I love you lots — Buffy Sue Carol Terri Nicole Eileen thanks for the memories I love you all! Mepham Ha! Did you cawd him? Guys we re here no problem keep the coolers down! Oh, 1 know (you can say it) touch me, one way love, can you feel the beat. Who's a mortimer? Who looks better? But we're wearing the same thing JJAM+JLLL+RPJA Who's gonna win the bet? You are a physics drop-out Love us (JK) LLI — Aren't you glad you tried a V- 8? No more accidents on buses. Your face is safe. You're the best friend I could have. I luv ya lots!! — SAT ADG — We've been thru a lot together. We even got thru Chem and AP. Hopefully we ll stay together in the years to come. Luv ya! — SAT Jodi — Thanks for making my H.S. years. All the great memories. Dr. Dolinsky Cherry Hill. And of course Risky Business. Start looking in Hewlett Harbor I love you! Adam Steven — My car is worth more dead — Adam Jennifer — Just marry Michael and have a lot of money and you'll do fine, be good — Adam Dave, Marc, Howard, Steve and all else good luck — Ad Sheryl — I am glad we became so close this year. You are very special and our friendship means a lot to me. I love ya! Amy Amy — I'm so glad we became so 232 close this year. I'm really going to miss you! I love you! Sheryl Stephanie — Thanks for all the great memories. I'm really going to miss vou! I'll love you always! XOXOSheryf B.F.F. Memories will last forever, E.M. Parties, Mepham guvs, cruisin' the tpke. Brother's best friend Kamikazi Bizzbuzz, R. E. is mint but Joey is God Renting limos. Love ya, who swallowed the quarter? E.Z. To Mich — Thanks for always being there and for being my friend, you mean the world to me — always, now and forever your friend — Candi Whine, Flippy — Ski Trips, Beach my tire Homecoming, Senior Prom, Long live Mid-Island, New Years Eve. We've done a lot together, you guys are the best. I'm gonna miss you two. Remember — the summer is ours! Buffy Ellen — Thanx for making this year so excellent, never forget pushing my car at 3:00, fighting in the snow, that is weird. Cap n Crunch to go, James Taylor, (I luv him?). Are you tired? (I am), you know there's a lot more — Save it forever, I love you — Steven Steven Kahn and Ellen Walker 9 6 86 Jodi — Thanx — remember 11 and 12, talks in Chemistry, don't drop Bio., 4some, I will write! — Steven Driving madman and operator woman!! Pray for Lisa's toes Rose are a roach Vernon, Bunkie, and Sanchez I wanna party with you — cowboy! Dear Allison — You're the real Chiquita But I love you anyway! Friend forever— Love always, Lisa Dear Renee, always remember all the food times we've had I love you — tickers To the other 4 in the Fab 5 — I love you guvs! Love always, Lisa B.F.F. Haga dagas! Caren, Good Luck in college — I love ya, Love, Lisa Dina — UR Grrreeaatt! I love you Doodin — Lisa To Linguini — My bestest Buddy Love, Ka We're on a mission from God. Anthony and Debra faithfully 7-1984 Crack Brian and Karen 2-1-87 Giselle — Knock on the wall three times. I can't believe it was on my shoelace. Giselle Bird ... my name is Giselle. Break into any cars lately? Rose do it up! Hey Lee — Let's roll-absolut-ly!!! To all my friends in the class of '8 I had a great time going through school with all of you . Thanks for all the great memories . . . Good luck in college and in anything else that you may do. Keep in touch and keep your clothes clean! I love you all! I'll miss and never forget any of you! Lisa Weisenseel Forever — B.F.F. — Lisa P.S. How's Anthony? Dear Dina, It won't be the same without you next year. I love you always. Florida! Your B.F.F. Lisa P.S. Faces! Eric and Lisa — going out or what? The summer of '85!!! 11 th grade is going to be great! Ha! Ha! Great! Vicki — guess whose hat I have on? Fame homus ricken and chibs I feel like I can conquer the world. Water guns, biorythums — what a Monday night! Mother Berger — Ruth lives!!! Claude's house — fall into any bushes? Hey white pants! Run from any cops lately? Danny, Rich, Benji, Mike — We are only human. Fabrese! Don't do that you'll go blind. Kirk — The dissection of a banana! What do you mean it's not usual?! No, 1 won't do Sting! SWAT rules Hey guys, you wanna buy a duck? Tina — I'm not nuts! Well, Andrea — it just doesn't matter. It's healthy — right? You make me howl! Jen — B.F.'s for years — lots of fun! Smurfs Rule! Slumber party! Mr. Kal — Mythical countries Member? Don't lose touch! See ya in NH! — Jodi Cohen Adam — Risky Business, file cab, trips to N. J. Jr and Sr Prom, Thanx 4 2 great years. Direct to PI. Sum 87. Hewlett Harbor great town — I love you — Jodi Mich — Fla 87, Town Cntr, Bgls, re- dec-room at 2am, Friends since 7th, meet us in NC — Jodi Ellen — BF since 10th, U2,ll legs, late night talks, 4 some, Proms, grad-time, flies. Get ready for the biggest phone bill next year. Come home for holidays. Friends Forever — Jodi Adam — It's me again. See ya XOXOXO — Me Steven — 6th, S.S., Chem., Bio., Our talks. Write next year??? Doubt it. Thank You'' Say it! — Jodi Hi Guys! Thanks for everything. Never forget Ducks, Marshmallows, Barney, Bets, and numbers 1, 2, 3 Gary Rainford — I Want You (to be here with me) (but) You Better Watch Your Step (with your future) You're So Cute (people might take advantage) Allison (?Loves you very much!!!) Bari — I will always think of you when I need some cheering up. You have helped me smile more than once! Love Ya — Cory Amie Small — Should 1 preach to you? Why don't we talk about foreigners? Were the Herricks MEN just let out? Let's reflect our inner feelings! Want to visit Mr. McNally's lookanke? Never Again! Gary belongs to us! I love Ya Very Much!!! Lu-Ann — If Grandma only knew!!! I Love Ya Mindi — Let's try to forget Alberto. But I will never forget all the times you were there for me, and all the times you let me be there for you. I will also never forget your craziness. I Love You! Stay Cool (Tay 44) — Corinne Michelle — Summer Gum Wrappers always taste better when they end in J! I'll never forget you. Stacy — Someone is on the phone for you, why don't you just pick it up in the Waldbaums Parkinglx t? Will you promise never to introduce me to an Italian immigrant again? Well... if he is legal! Here comes Garret on his bike!!! RUN! I'll miss you sooo much. Keep in Touch Love always — Cory Kay Jackie — Want to cruise down Hempsted Tpke?? Let's blow them ALL off! I Hope you get that car — or we'll have to nave another garage sale! Take it easy. Keep in Touch. Love ya, Corinne Amie, I can t wait for the summer — it is going to be sooo fantastic — the only thing that will be bad is saying goodbye It is going to be hard to go thru school without you. We have had some great times and I'll miss you so much I know WE will keep in touch. Your friend forever. Senior Biographies Continued Ken Gatz----- Carlitos ---- GOALS: To be a millionaire, move to Utah and have 3 wives. SAYINGS: What's happening tonight? ACTIVITIES: Jet Gazette, J.V. Lacrosse, Varsity Tennis. Carolyn Katzmann----- Ca ----GOALS: To be very successful in the future. SAYINGS: Oh, 1 know. ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cheerleading, Heraea, Battle of the Classes. Danielle Lamantia---- GOALS: To marry Vinny Iacobellis and become rich $$$. ACTIVITIES: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, J.V. Cheerleading, Battle of the Classes, F.B.L.A., S.A.D.D. Richard W. Radonis---- Bif ----GOALS: To become a leader and set high examples to be followed. Strive to be the best. ACTIVITIES: President of S.A.D.D., President of Crime Watch Club, Senior Representative ofF.B.L.A., Key Club, W.H.A.C., Interact, Student Activity Council, Varsity Football, Varsity Lacrosse, Empire State Games Lacrosse Team, Pre-Med Club, Chosen to write for the Newsday High School of the Year Award, Civic group (CEMCO) Church activities. Running. Neil Okun----- Smoke ------- GOALS: To get a royal flush in Jacks or better. FAVORITE SAYING: Shot Gun ------ ACTIVITIES: FBLA, Key Club, Marching Band, Baseball, Tennis, Sprite Cup. Jacqueline Elias-- Jacko —— FAVORITE SAYING — Are we going to school today? I have to get some lipstick. GOALS------To own Bloomingdales after 1 graduate from Harvard. ACTIVITIES ----Bowling, Chess Club, Rifle dub. Stacy Rosenblum----- Stacer ----FAVORITE SAYING--------- I'm buggin' He's hot WannaCut? GOALS--------To be the first woman President, to get out of High School, and to eventually transfer from Nassau. Activities---Bowling, Chess Club, Rifle Club. 233 234 Closing Closing 235 236 Closing Closing 237 238 Closing Closing 239 a man does not Keep pace with liis companions, rrummer. tow ever me a Sure t