Fallsburg High School - Focus Yearbook (Fallsburg, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1976 volume:

The year 1976 has proved to be historical in both our school and outside lives. It will be a year that we will remember for many years to come. It is a year that represents independence, freedom, and also a feeling of togetherness. Together, we succeeded throughout our elementary, junior high, and high school years. Together, we parted from our sheltered high school life, and together we will enter the world outside. This book will act as a lasting memento to symbolize the good and bad times we've had together in the past 13 years of school. We will always remember graduation, but most of all, '76 will be implanted in our minds as the end of the way we were, and the beginning of the way we will be. DEDICATION The dedication of a yearbook is a very special thing. This year the class of 76 has decided to dedicate it to a very special group of people. These people have given the love and support that we have needed to get as far as we have. They have shared in all of our achievements and have been at our sides during our downfalls. They have paved the road for us and led us this far. Now, as we share in our graduation, our one hope is to make them as proud to have us for children as we are to have them for parents. Nina G Wendy K. Melanie R Allan L Hazel A Steven K Ellen S Jamie G Gretchen K Bonnie M Steven N Matthew H Mitchell J Debbie B Susan T Bobby and Laura D. Mary Ellen Linda P Susanne K Kevin B Theresa B David R, Anna Marie D Sharon D Esther B Susan G Robin S Smiles We Left Smiles We One Another. MV Andy Oreisky backed up the driver's Ed. car into a parking meter. The bus ride to the Net games. Bonnie M. and Debbie W. found out they were going with the same guy. Doc’s and Wendy’s physical fights on the ski bus. Andy P. mentioned Nixon’s name in Mr.Denning’s class. The cocktail party at Robin’s house before the prom and the breakfast at Ellen’s house afterwards. Mrs. Cohen called David ’’Sonny and David called her ’’Ma. A nickel was a dime and a dime was a quarter. The swimming team finally won and we threw Mr. Halchak in. Ellen and Debbie stole Miki’s car while Bart and Miki were buying cold duck. David Brewer and Alan S. broke the eating record at McDonald’s. Lip thought Nixon was right and Mr. K. thought the opposite. Mr. Beytin insisted to call Cary - Harold. 10 11 CURRENT EVENTS NOTES KAREN QUINLIN WILL BE ALLOWED TO DIE HANK AARON BREAKS BABE RUTH’S HOME RUN RECORD OF 714 L.B.J. DIES APOLLO 17 - LAST LUNAR MISSION ATTICA PRISON RIOTS MIAMI WINS 2 SUPERBOWLS THE FONZ ROCKEFELLER APPOINTED V.P. MUHAMMED A LI TAKES CROWN DEATH PENALTY DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL LIEUTENANT CALLEY WAGE AND PRICE CONTROLS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STRIKE SONNY AND CHER BROKE UP GREASE . . . PIPPIN . . . THE WIZ . . . BROADWAY’S BEST CATFISH HUNTER BECOMES A . MULTI MILLIONAIRE BETTY FORD ON POT AND SEX NIXON GOES TO CHINA JACKIE IS A WIDOW AGAIN E.R.A. 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CURRENT EVENTS NOTES PATTY HEARST GUILTY NIXON RESIGNS - FORD INAUGURATED V.P. AGNEW RESIGNS BILLIE JEAN KING WHOOPS BOBBY RIGGS IN THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES FORD GRANTS NIXON FULL PARDON ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST WINS ALL AWARDS WATERGATE SCANDAL IS REVEALED FORD ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT OIL AND GAS RATIONING BY ODD AND EVEN LICENSE PLATES THE GODFATHER . . . THE EXORCIST . . . JAWS . . . GROSS MILLIONS SUPREME COURT DECLARES ABORTIONS LEGAL CINCINNATI WINS THE WORLD SERIES FRANCO DIES EVERT AND CONNORS WIN WIMBLEDON VIETNAM WAR ENDS - DRAFT ENDS HOWARD HUGHES DIES NEW YORK CITY ALMOST DEFAULTS THE SST JAMES DIDINSKY BECOMES BAND PRES 14 The class of '76 would like to thank Mr. Tollin for his help and guidance throughout our years at F.C.S. We appreciate all the time and effort he has given us in making our class something special. The Focus staff wishes to express their gratitude to Mr. K. for his time and above all, his patience. Thanks for everything! 15 This is how it all began. It seems that Ed Cassidy, in one of his many transatlantic flights, came upon a great discovery. His crewmen and stewardesses, Susan Tremper and Madeline Crain, remembered most of it. It was a long history of their peers. In my interview, I found it most difficult to record all that had happened. You see, it all started when Wendy Krieger, an affluent Physical Therapist, went through her tax records. It seems that four cents could not be accounted for. She hired accountants, Allan Lipsky and Debbie Maliga to find the mistake, with the deal that they would not be paid unless they found the error. The error could not be found and C.P. A. David Brewer was called in for consultation. After he could not find the error, it seems that he went completely berserk, screaming, If the Fonz can’t do it then no one can. He was taken care of by a mental health expert, Linda Perlman. Linda had an interview with Patricia Patton of WABC Radio, but it was very hard to make out anything from what she said because of her incessant giggling. Anyway, the problem remains to be solved. Wendy's four cents was still missing. Finally, a consultation with Accountant Robin Gaiman. Her math was much too involved for a simple addition problem, and Robin would not take off from her Saturday shopping spree to work overtime. After all, her Mercedes needed its weekly run. It turns out that Wendy is suing Robin because Robin botched up the books even more. Lawyers Oretsky and Billig found themselves up against D. A. Stephen Kurlander. Unfortunately, as the jury later saw, the D. A. stood for Devil's Advocate. Judge Mindy Podhurst dismissed court after Oretsky and Billig were in a fit of laughter over an old man that walked into the courtroom. Now, Podhurst, who doubles as a psychologist, wanted Oretsky and Billig analyzed before they could be «4a 7 16 Allowed in her courtroom. Nina Green and Sally Cosentino, noted psychologists, declared them both insane, and banned them from the courtroom. It was now up to lawyer Gretchen Kleckner to prosecute for Krieger against Gaiman. A short side note, Kleckner was just voted best dressed lawyer in the Bar. Gretchen had her own private beautician and cosmetologist on hand. Her name was Madame Cheryl Robinson. Robinson studied in the school of hair design, under the superb administration of Rosita Herring. Ms. Herring also is chief administrator of a dressmaking factory, and declares that one day all woman shall wear dresses all of the time. Lawyer Kleckner called witnesses Terri Wilson and Ellen Sheinwald to the stand. When the two were continually squinting to see the evidence, an optometrist by the name of David Cohen was called in. He made sure that both had glasses .fitted to their eyes. Wilson and Sheinwald worked. for Krieger in her physical therapy classes. Wilson also has a side job at manufacturing bras of C cup and over, perfumes, and French underwear. Well, Sheinwald got so flustered in telling what happened that she forgot where she was and started babbling some words that Tremper and Crane thought were Sha Booyay Sha Sha Sha Booyay. Sheinwald was rushed to the hospital where chief neurosurgeon, James Didinsky was called on to examine her. Immediate surgery was performed to correct a severe case of scattered brain. A two part special was to be broadcast by Cary Hasner about the operation, but in between the filming of the program, Hasner collided with a school bus and his car was destroyed. With the money he had, he hired Benigno Muniz to design a new car that would not dent. He did this, but the only mechanics that could repair it were John Weigand, Stephen Shursky, Ralph LaVecchia and John Eltz. Ralph LaVecchia made sure that a T. V. camera was installed in the car so he could keep up with his filming while repairing. Krieger’s money was yet to be found. Where is the four cents? Krieger called in Bart Coopersmith for questioning. He was a frequent customer at her physical therapy center. He had doctor Alan Streigold create a new exercise for him to stretch his nose. Long noses were in, in the entertainment world. Coopersmith said that he remembers one person writing something in Krieger's books that was entirely illegible. He remembers her name as Lebed, a Spanish-speaking girl that hardly looked Spanish at all. She was called to the stand and got there late. In the middle of questioning, a policeman entered and said that a 1968 blue Chevy was blocking a Veterinarian. The Veterinarian, Dr. Driever, was rushing to a stall, where blacksmith Stephen Moss got so wrapped up in his work, that when one of his fellow 17 wrestlers, Ramon Martinez, came in to visit, h; wrestled him to the ground, knocking down a horse. Judge Podhurst adjourned the court, and the case of the missing four cents was yet to be solved. The case was recessed for a week, and the jury went on a vacation. The jury consisted of Debbie Holmes, Matt Hull, Debbie Allen, Myron Billups, Hal Coopersmith, Michael Foley, Mindy Finkelstein, Mary Ann LaRuffa, Debbie Gray, Randall Kiriakov, Mitchell Jacobs, and Debbie Bryant. The twelve decided to go camping in the woods. Matt Hull took them all up to Blueberry Hill and set up camp. When they started a fire, Forrest Rangers, Scott Steingart, and Ronald DeGraw, warned them that they'd send Smokey down if there was one careless fire. When it began to rain, Debbie Holmes was the first one to run into the cabin. Her jeep was waiting, if she wanted to leave. The night went well despite Myron Billups constant chants of Milk is a natural. ” Hal Coopersmith was going to play his bass for the group, but each time he started like this, he couldn't finish: An a one, An a two, An a three, Anna Diers. We could tell what was on his mind. Michael Foley offered to cook and all agreed that the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were superb. Debbie Bryant sang the old song, ’’Convoy,'' with Randall Kiriakou demonstrating the uses of C.B.S. on his C.B. Architect, Mitchell Jacobs, was designing new tents when it started to rain. He took off in his Vega and when he returned he had a receipt for 159 burgers at ) Burger King. Mary Ann LaRuffa and Debbie Gray, being teachers, kept on repeating a phrase, right class. This must have been a phrase used by a teacher that they once had. Mary has been married, and now has a few around the house, calling her by her first two initials, MA. Debbie Gray has just gone bankrupt in her store, so decided to go back to business ed. Debbie Allan took the notes for the entire outing. Now, back to the courtroom. Three physical therapists close to Ms. Krieger, were called to the stand. But a slight mishap occurred last month. Debbie Daniels, a therapist, tripped on her high shoes and broke a leg. While in treatment with physical therapist Michael Whidbee, Debbie knocked his mouth and he swallowed his lollipop, stick and all. With this Anna Marie Diers was called. She was tired of being cooped up in the house, and took over the job that Michael Whidbee had. There is still no evidence as to where the four cents is. Scientist Steven Porter was called in for a scientific solution, but he got lost in one of his mazes, and was unable to attend. The court then recessed for lunch, and head chef, Steven Noval, was to prepare a meal for all. Wendy Krieger had the stew studied and analyzed before allowing anyone to eat it. Botanist, Richard Logothety, was called in to analyze a green thing that resembled a plant. It turned out to be a piece of Noval’s sweat shin. David Rexford was then asked to prepare a meal, but was too lazy to prepare anything too fancy. He made coffee strong enough to make your hair fall out. When asked about the meal, Susan Gold explained it perfectly, ’’Burrrrp. Thank you Susan. Jamie Gershon supplied everyone with tissues. She is the leading stock holder in Kleenex. Jeffrey Geller showed up a little late, four days, and when asked where he was, he said it was a long story. While this all went on, Ramond Magagna was writing a book on it all. His secretary, Bonnie Morson, took notes. Mary Ellen Collura Kirtak has just bought a house at Davos. She hired Steven Cohen to design the landscaping, but he was so busy going away to Vermont, that it took him a full year to finish it. Now, the gossip over, back to the courtroom. Barry Davis and David Barber came in, and they were to testify. Their lawyer instructed them to use the four finger play (stall). Podhurst would not allow this, and she called for the next witness. Someone suggested that maybe the four cents, had been left in the pocket of Wendy's pants, dry cleaned at Pavloffs 153rd chain laundry. Dawn Elliott was hired to draw sketches of the trial, but she kept putting it off and Melanie Rudolph and Donna Podhurst were hired to complete the job. Medical specialist in ear drums, Kevin Baxter, showed up in court with his nurse Theresa Buckner, to aid if possible. Wendy Wishnow showed up very late for the trial because she couldn't decide what to wear. Kathy Fuller read the minutes, and the jury left to decide whether Krieger's case against the accountants was valid or not. Before the verdict, Judge Podhurst announced her retirement from the law and psychology professions. She said she had bought out a taxi stand in S. Fallsburg, changing it from Mendel’s to Mindyl's. The jury then returned with the verdict that Gaiman was guilty of messing up Krieger’s books, and was forced to pay the four cents. Krieger happy, the court adjourned. THE END!!! 19 Bui Mikey, you promised. Innocence? Go back to sleep, Gretch. Be cool Mr. Longo, be cool. So what's the line tonight? Cake and Sale” i Three blind mice. ■_ rx I want my milk! 20 Having fun girls? When all the girls had cramps every swim day. Debbie H. and Jamie went on an ecology kick and decided to clean up the Neversink River. Regents were cancelled. Debbie H. got a flat tire during Sunday night band rehearsal. Mr. Cecil was welding and his hair” caught on fire. Steven Kurlander won a Negro scholarship. Mr. Tollin’s iguana ”Iggy.” Compliment Day. Mr. Michelson killed a mouse in class. Debbie M. almost blew up the chemistry room. Debbie B. ’s stockings fell down in the main lobby and she ran to borrow a maxi coat. Doc, Ellen, Debbie, Jay almost had an accident. There was a bomb scare on the first day of high school. Melanie, Linda, and Bart got nose jobs. Cary bought a car and one week later he had an accident. The A.P. social studies class turned the lights out and hid from Doc and Jay. Bart and Michael F. were assigned to study halls in their senior year. The For Sale” sign by the high school on the night of the prom. On graduation 1975 Mindy P., Ellen S., both drunk, took Ellen’s station wagon, with no brake lights, no mirrors, no horn, and no blinkers, and with the insistence of Mindy, Ellen went through a red light while a cop was sitting there. Madeline took the mirror from the 20th bathroom and put it in the 40th bathroom. Remember the raisin fights in lunch. 21 Our Signs Sign of Aries Lynne D. Debbie B. David B. Vanessa R, 4-16 Aries - March 21 to April 20 4-12 Ariens are endowed with great courage and energy. They are ambitious and seem able to ignore any opposition. They are very confident and their goals are limitless. Being good conversationalists they make interesting companions. Ariens are often found in some sort of pioneering project chiefly because of their enterprising ability. Their determination and self-confidence make them terrific go-getters. Sign of Taurus Hazel A. Mark K. Allan L. Michael W Steven P. 5-8 5-13 5-5 5-1 4-24 Taurus - April 21 to May 20 Endurance, perseverance and practicality are the dominant traits of Taureans. Tolerant and faithful to those they serve or love, they make excellent workers and enrich their homelife with affection and devotion. Security for self comes first, hence caution is the key to their actions. They like to plan ahead and seem to be able to surmount any obstacles. Sign of Gemini X David B. Roman P. Terri W. Ellen S. Wendy K. Debbie A. Ban C. HalC. James D. Robin G. Mark O. Steven C. Wendy W. 5- 23 6- 58 6-14 6-16 6-12 6-11 6-10 6-10 6-4 5-26 5-30 5-30 5-28 Gemini - May 21 to June 20 Adaptability, versatility and exuberance are the major characteristics of the Geminians. They are articulate and persuasive and seldom lack the ability to put their ideas across. They adjust themselves to any situation. Blessed with personality plus, their charm has no equal. No one can surpass their spontaneous friendliness. Their mercurian energy keeps them active and, usually they have a knack of looking their best. Many have a talent for languages or some sort of writing. 22 Sign of Cancer 93 Sign of Leo Sign of Virgo Debbie W Debbie D. Barry D. Bonnie M. Debbie H. Warren H. Kevin B. Ed C. Esther B. Dawn E. 6- 29 7- 12 7-3 6- 23 7- 3 7-4 7-20 7-13 7-7 7-20 Cancer - June 21 to July 20 Sympathetic, protective, and cautious - if you are a Cancerian such are your outstanding characteristics. A natural parental instinct makes those born under this sign good homemakers. The good Cancerian is kind and understanding, and very sensitive to the moods and feelings of those around him. They enjoy their home life but at the same time like to travel, too. Governed by the Moon, their imagination can lead them in many directions, physically and intellectually. Richard L. Ruth L. Robert D. Brad F. Steven S. Mitchell J. Carol B. Michael F. John E. Laura D. 7-30 7- 25 8- 6 8-19 8-5 8-3 7- 22 8- 1 8-2 8-19 Leo - July 21 to August 21 Leadership, creativity and exuberance are the dominating characteristics of the Leo people. Unusually broadminded, generous and brave. Unafraid to follow their own intuition, they often initiate new ideas if only in their own home or business. They like activity so often excel in outdoor life. Usually good organizers they optimistically lead other people one way or another. They excel in many professions and have a great flair for showmanship. Anna Marie D. 9-20 Steven S. 8-22 Rosita H. 8-31 Althea H. 8-22 Ronald D. 8-30 GregT. 8-26 Ralph L. 9-18 Virgo - August 22 to September 22 Analytical, practical and charitable: these are the typical characteristics of Virgo people. Their retentive memories are exceptional and their ability to handle details is remarkable. The latter can apply to mental or physical achievement, often surpassing in one or the other. They are loaded with nervous energy which drives them all the harder in work and in play. This one talent alone seems to give them the mind of a discriminating perfectionist. Many are ingenius and versatile. 23 Sign of Libra Sign of Scorpio m Sign of Sagittarius John C. Steven N. Mindy F. Gretchen K. Sally C. Matt H. Debbie G. Nina G. Jamie G. 10-4 10-16 9-24 9-24 10-10 10-2 10-3 10-22 10-12 Libra - September 23 to October 22 Harmony, balance and materialism are the chief characteristics of the Librans. With their charm, tact and persuasiveness they gain entrance to many enviable, influential circles. An artistic trait is to be found in their homes and good taste in dress. They are very adept socially. A desire to rationalize or equalize everything makes them unique from all other signs of the Zodiac. Understanding and sympathy endears them to everyone. Cheryl R. Susan T. Ben M. Patton P. Linda P. Janet R. David C. Randall K. Leslie H. Jeff G. Mindy P. Michael W 10- 31 11- 11 11-22 11-22 11-1 11-3 11-19 11-2 11-19 11-3 11-2 11-11 Scorpio - October 23 to November 22 Determination, intensity and courage suggest the basic characteristics of the passionate Scorpio people. They surmount all obstacles when they gear for action. Possessed of a good imagination, a sense of organization and leadership, and executive ability, their aims can be set high. All this combined with intuition gives them a chance to seek higher goals as time goes on. The best of Scorpios have an analytical mind, quickness and keen perception. Andy O. Allan S. Ambition, adaptability and a progressively active intellect sum up, in general, the qualities of the Sagittarian character. Unusually good-tempered, often very jovial, they are good company. At their best, they are conscientious workers. If failure hits them, they do not quit but try all the harder to regain stability and momentum. Their inner urge to explore the unfamiliar often works to their advantage, especially where financial matters are involved. 12-4 Sagittarius - November 23 to December 20 12-12 24 VO Madeline C. 1-7 Cary H. 1-12 Scott S. 1-9 Robin S. 1-7 Andy P. 1-7 Melanie R. 12-25 Mary Ann L. 12-22 Susan G. 12-22 Richard T. 1-5 Capricorn - December 21 to January 19 High goals, determination and patience are the essential qualities that make up the Capricomians. They are prudent and reliable. They are laborious workers and, if given the opportunity, good organizers. Many become secretive if threatened with ridicule, a defense mechanism for them. Practical foresight makes them plan for the future even though it may be meager. Their sense of humor often carries them over rough situations. And their natural determination helps overcome difficulties. Sign of Aquarius Sharon D. Debbie M. David R. Kathy S. Steven M. Ramon M. Vicki P. Mary Ellen K. Raymond M. Kathy R. 1-24 1-29 1- 23 1-26 1-20 2- 11 2-6 2-3 1-22 1-22 Aquarius - January 20 to February 18 Humane, friendly, and independent are the key characteristics of Aquarius. Although diplomatic and tolerant, the Aquarians tend to be reserved and want to be left alone to make their own decisions. Trustworthy and reliable, they are always ready to help others. Possessed of a keen intellect and a quotum of originality, most Aquarians are very alert and looking for new outlets for their abilities. Their skills are numerous. Sign of Pisces Jay B. Susan K. Theresa B. Steven K. Betty B. John W. Myron B. Roxanne Y Donna P. 3-7 2-19 2- 23 3- 11 3-6 3-3 3-20 3-3 3-10 Pisces - February 19 to March 20 Compassionate, friendly, sensitive and introspective are the attributes of the Pisceans. Generous and trustworthy to the degree of their sentimentality. Love of beauty attracts them to artistic activities. Quick to aid the suffering, the love and kindness of the Pisceans surpasses all other signs. A sensitive intuition provides them with psychic tendencies. They can face the world fearlessly. And they are concerned with the conditions of others, unselfishly. 25 Office Staff and Cafeteria Staff STANDING: Mrs. Schwariz, Mrs. Ncvins, Mrs. Andcrman SEATED: Mrs. Whittaker LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary DeVore Myrna Andrews Sophie Nevins Gertrude Eckert Luella Tremper 30 Mrs. Farber, Mrs. Billig, Mrs. Lipsky Mr. McDermott Mr. Naso The Administration 31 Mr. Scholefield Mr. Hinckley The pants stay on!! Mm Mm Good! Grin and bear it. Get stuffed!! We're gonna kill 'em! Is this the police sta- tion? So. what's the verdict? Typical Ruth. 32 REMEMBER WHEN . . . We thought the band concerts were boring. We went to the high school to square dance. Chicken Fat and Steal the Bacon. Mrs. Hadden stuck Jay’s finger in glue. Andy fainted when blood was taken from him in fifth grade. Susan G. almost ran Terri over. Jay told Mr. Beytin that it takes brains to insult somebody and he was sent to MAC. Andy thought that Sargent Shriver was a real sergeant. Mindy and Mikey had a race to McDonald’s after the car wash. Mr. Leshner said he pulled a boner and we all cracked up. Mr. Hardik sent Robin to McDermott for saying Jesus Christ. Mr. Kasofsky thought Robin's T-shirt said Boobie Brothers when it really said Doobie Brothers. Mrs. Betty Cauthers and Sit down at the table where you ate your lunch. Naty Levy, Maria Kontos, Hindishi Lee, Greg Pond, Lisa Monzon, Hortensia Morjon, Shane Morris, Bobby Sander, Rachel Evans, and Timmy Coberg. 33 The Great High School Hard Sell, or, 10 Waus to Go Broke in Alphabetical Order Amie - Sure they’re expensive, but wasn’t your face worth it? Most seniors thought so, and paid $20 to $50 for pictures. Basketball Games - not only did they charge an admission, but if you got hungry, 20 for each candy bar and 25 for each soda can be expensive. Dues - Caps and gowns, yearbook, and other things. All so that we can have a tassel to hang in our car for the rest of our lives. Focus - There we were, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, all talked into spending $7 for yearbooks. Now we can have a place to get signatures. A pretty expensive autograph book. Herff-Jones - They knew that they had a good thing going as juniors googled over class rings. The color and size of the stone determined the color and size of Dad’s check. Kushner - For $6, you could learn in one hour what you missed in three months of school. Chemistry and trig students were his best customers. Prom - Juniors went and bought flowers, dresses, bids, tuxes, and pictures. The Tamarack cleaned up on that affair. Regents review books - Barrons did quite a job on us as freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. Even though the sophomore regents were cancelled, we still bought the books. Stationery - With thoughts of winning great prizes, we ventured into the stationery selling business. Smelly stationery just didn’t happen to be top on the most wanted list. Washington Trip - The Capital of our country added to its till. When about 50 of us traveled by bus to Washington. It was tough getting them to let us go, but we fought and fought, and ran the show. 36 REMEMBER WHEN: There was show and tell in elementary school. Mindy F. fainted in the fifth grade play. Mrs. Berger threw an eraser and it hit Lynne in the eye. Mr. Damico and his ruler. Greg Tavormina threw Andy O. in the garbage. The scandals around the Liberty and Monticello games. Raymond fainted in Mrs. William's class. Andy and Jay threw cakes from the bake sale out the window of Wendy’s car. Ellen bought a prom dress in a half hour. Mrs. Mint’s golden ruler. Mrs. Berger's Friday Forums. Christmas Parties and Valentines day parties. We used to call Mrs. Theresa Cauthers Topcat.” Mikey, Barry, Steven, Scott, and Logo lifted Wendy’s car up and moved it across the parking lot. There was a language lab and Mr. Denning had it ripped out. Our French class started out with 30 and ended up with 9. 37 The Class of'77 38 The Class of '78 The Class of'79 39 There was a bomb scare on ihe first day of seventh grade. Melanie, Linda and Bart got nose jobs. Ruth baked a cake for David R. and he never showed up for the party. Mrs. Barr tied Debbie Allen to a chair because she kept walking around the room. Mindy F., Wendy, Terri, Ruth and Debbie had to take five laps around the tennis courts for talking. Our first solo drive after we got our license. The trip to Great Adventures and the game of strip poker on the bus and Myron was losing. Pizza at Crossways. Tue. and Thur. lecture in the freezing cold auditorium. We used to change in the closets in elem. school. Mary Ann used to twist her pig tails. Mr. Duncan read the instructions to birth control pills. Mr. Hardik going in the back room and coming back munching on peanuts. 40 COMET STAFF BACK ROW: K. BAXTER. J. Werthiem, S. PORTER. C. Prince, D. Devore. G. TAVORMINA, J. Oesterreicher FRONT ROW: W. Krieger. A. ORETSKY. L. DRIEVER. R. MAGAGNA. Mrs. Berger. P. PATTON. R. HERRING. B. Shulman CURRENT AFFAIRS CLUB 42 LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Collura, K. BAXTER. S. KURLANDER. H. Dyes, J. Oesterreicher, J. DIDINSKY, W. Krieger FRONT: N. Kurlander. B. Shulman LEFT TO RIGHT: B. MUNIZ. R. PIDHORODECKYJ, A. STREIGOLD. M. LARUFFA, M. OSTROFF. D. REXFORD, G. TAVORMINA DEBATE TEAM BACK ROW: Philip Spada. David Goldstein, Mr. Topper. Roger Clairmont. Tracy Posner. David Paul. Valerie Wolf, Paul Harris. Collen McDermott, Peter Jucha FRONT ROW: Josh Pavloff. JAMES DIDINSKY. STEVE KURLANDER. Barbara Schulman. Barbara Janko. Jennie Ostereicher 43 HONOR SOCIETY TOP ROW: E. CASSIDY. R. PIDHORODECKYJ, D. COHEN. J. DIDINSKY. R. GAIMAN, D. MALIGA. M. FINKELSTEIN, R. MAGAGNA. B. MUNIZ MIDDLE ROW: K. BAXTER. M. LARUFFA. R. LEBED. T. WILSON. A. ORETSKY. W. KRIEGER. M. PODHURST BOTTOM ROW: M. Billig, S. Goldsiein, D. Abis, P. Marcus. J. Foo, B. Didinsky, D. Scon, S. Lederman. M. Schwarz. D. Devore, P. Zieger. C. Denning, R. Miller THESPIAN SOCIETY TOP ROW: D. REXFORD. R. MAGAGNA, P. Zieger, J. Pavloff, B. Shulman, J. Wertheim MIDDLE ROW: R. LEBED, Mr. Neiderman, I. Goldstein. R. Miller, W. Krieger, Mr. Dungan BOTTOM ROW: D. Abis 44 SENIOR CHORUS TOP ROW: J. Johnson. D. BRYANT. S. Williams. G. Billups. Miss Gould BOTTOM ROW: T. BUCKNER. B. Daley, L. Cohen. R. Miller. S. Konvisor ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION K. BAXTER S. COHEN A. ORETSKY SENIOR OFFICERS STEVEN KURLANDER........................SECRETARY JAMES DIDINSKY..............—...........PRESIDENT ROXANNE YOUNG....................-.....PRESIDENT LIBRARIAN ALAN LIPSKY.............................TREASURER 46 BAND SENIORS STANDING: Mr. LaRuffa, S. KURLANDER, J. DIDINSKY, A. ORETSKY. D. REXFORD. K. BAXTER. D. COHEN. M. HULL, J. BILLIG, A. UPSKY SITTING: R. LEBED. M. FINKELSTEIN. E. SHEINWALD. R. GAIMAN, W. KRIEGER, D. HOLMES. T. WILSON. R. YOUNG. M. LARUFFA 47 48 TOP ROW: Miss Gould JUNIOR CHORUS «IS V J.V. SOCCER STANDING: J. Grossman. S. Moss, I. Sheinwald, F. Bell, G. Eiger, J. Daniels, Robert Kantrowiiz, H. McCraking, Coach Feldman KNEELING: D. Hinckley, T. Metnech, S. Streigold, M. Berger, C. Bagon, R. Fasman J.V. BASEBALL 52 STANDING: T. Davis. R. Fasman. H. Dyes, M. Morgan, D. Hinkley, J. Gray KNEELING: C. Bagon. S. Streigold. M. Berger J.V. BASKETBALL STANDING: J. Rivers, J. Bullock, C. Young, M. Coble. H. Meyers. G. Karpinski. J. Gray. D. Troy. Coach Townsend KNEELING: G. Eiger. R. Fasman, S. Musgrave, J. Martinez J.V. CHEERLEADERS 53 STANDING: Z. Robinson. L. Alfred, M. Bryant. Capt. T. Patterson. Coach Nevins, T. Novogrodsky. G. Billups KNEELING: B. Hinton. P. Tremper. B. Maybe. D. Wilson WRESTLING STANDING: Mr. Primack. P. Slodysko. F. Bell, J. Daniels. A. Bell. R. PIDHORODECKYJ KNEELING: R. MARTINEZ. S. MOSS. G. Crain. P. Harris 54 STEVE RAMON ROMAN TRACK LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Young, H. Finn, M. Gilmore, R. MARTINEZ. L. Robinson, R. Collura. S. Goldstein, M. BILLUPS. D. REXFORD Track had its biggest turnout this year. Coaches Feldman and Rothschild have returning captain David Rexford and seniors Myron Billups and Ramon Martinez. Rexford won both the 100 and 200 yard dash in the UCAL championship last year. He is expected to do the same this year along with supporting wins by Myron and the rest of the seniors. RAMON REX SLICK 55 STANDING: M. WEINER. M. JACOBS, H. Finn. D. COHEN, L. Robinson. D. BREWER KNEELING: M. WHIDBEE. M. BILLUPS. J. Copeland, B. DAVIS, J. BILLIG Varsity Baseball under new coach Halchak kicks off their season with optimism this year. Captains Cohen and Brewer will lead the Comets to at least some victories this season. Brewer is great at stealing bases and this year he may be the best. COZ BOOZ 56 BOYS’ TENNIS LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Abis. Mr. Kasofsky, A. ORETSKY, J. BILLIG GOLF LEFT TO RIGHT: J. DIDINSKY. B. Didinsky. M. Billig 57 VARSITY SOCCER STANDING: Coach Hanofee. J. Rivers. J. Gray. L. Young. T. Wilson. P. Pirnos. M. Gilmore, D. COHEN. P. Dill. D. BREWER. D. REXFORD KNEELING: R. MARTINEZ. D. Abis. J. COSENTINO, M. BILLUPS. H. McKenny. T. Diers. J. Bullock It was a disappointing first year for Coach Hanofee. We finished with a record of 2-8. Despite this showing there were some shining stars on the team. David Cohen and David Rexford were selected to the ALL-UCAL TEAM at the end of the year. Captain Myron Billups would’ve been there but due to a leg injury he had to miss most of the season. The Comets are a team of the future and the seniors wish him the best next year.- 58 VARSITY SOCCER Booz John C. Ramon Coach Hanofee and Captains Co-Capt. Coz Co-Capt. Rex 59 VARSITY BASKETBALL STANDING: Manager D. Buckner. T. Davis. M. Gilmore, J. Copeland. R. Brailford. L. Young. H. Finn. Manager C. Hazelnis, Coach VanVleet KNEELING: B. DAVIS. M. WHIDBEE, M. BILLUPS. D. BARBER The boys’ basketball team was led by new Coach VanVleet and Captain Barry Davis. The team had a very good year. They finished the regular season with 13 wins and 4 losses. Barry was third in the Tri-County Area in scoring with 21.7 points a game and he also had the season high for a game which was 39 points. Mikey, Myron and David all contributed greatly to this fine season. 60 Capt. Barry Davis B0Y9' 9KI TEAM STANDING: Coach Hanofec. S. Bedik. B. Elliott, M. Kwatler. M. King, H. Plotnicov, B. Brower. G. Smith. J. Mildner C Ehrlich KNEELING: P. Dill A. ORETSKY, M. Steingart GIRL9' 9KI TEAM 62 STANDING: P. Marcus. J. Brizel. B. Didinsky. K. Dill. A. Dill. I. Walters. Coach Tegeler KNEELING: R. LEBED. W. KRIEGER. D. ELLIOTT GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM STANDING: M. FINKELSTEIN, A. Lane, A. Fein, D. HOLMES, D. ELLIOTT, R. LEBED, C. Prince, D. Scott, Coach Steiglitz KNEELING: S. Hyman, P. Marcus. M. LaRUFFA, S. GOLD, W. KRIEGER MINDY DAWN WENDY 63 FIELD HOCKEY STANDING: S. Williams. Coach Mrs. Grossman, W. Adamson, S. Wexler, C. Huber, M. Bryani, M. DIVIta. J. Johnson, C. Dill, C. Ham, C. Brewer. R. YOUNG. I. Walters KNEELING: J. Maxwell. D. DANIELS, D. Devore, B. Hinton. L. Young. J. Luster, J. Greek, B. Rexford CAPTAINS STANDING: B. Rexford, M. DIVIta. A. Lane. B. Daley KNEELING: R. Hinton, C. Prince. S. Williams D. DANIELS, Coach Grossman. D. Devore. R. YOUNG. R. Rexford GIRLS' BASKETBALL 64 'O' ' COMETS COMETS jrm ▼ VARSITY VOLLEYBALL STANDING: Coach Grossman, R. Hinton. R. YOUNG. M. FINKELSTEIN. C. Prince. D. Devore. L. Young, B. Didinsky, J. Foo, D. Scott KNEELING: S. Lederman. A. Fein. M. DIVita, S. Williams. C. ROBINSON CAMERA SHY: E. SHEINWALD sV32 COMET- MINDY F. ELLENS. J.V. VOLLEYBALL STANDING: L. Noval, V. ROBINSON, W. Adamson, T. Novogrotsky, P. Slodysko. V. Krisell, S. Wexler. R. Lachterman, C. Ham, B. Cassidy, S. Lipsky, Coach Grossman KNEELING: W. Herring. L. Gray, J. Greek. 65 L. Young. E. SHE1NWALD. R. Musgrave. R. YOUNG. E. Jancko. C. Johnson. T. BUCKNER. D. DANIELS. D. BRYANT. R. Miller ELLEN TERRY CAPT. ROXANNE DEBBIE B DEBBIE D 66 Remember our luxurious senior lounge - Room 14. Remember when Mr. Michelson called Terri, ’Teddy Bear.’ Remember when a few girls refused to read Semi-Tough in Stiegy's class. Remember Mrs. Berger’s barbecue for her ”A students. Remember when Mr. Beytin’s filling flew out and landed on Terri’s shoes. Remember when Mr. Cohen substituted and we gave him all the wrong names. Remember at Steve Cohen's party when we had a burping contest and Susan G. won, of course. Remember when Wendy K. sang Siegfried's Funeral March and Mr. Feldman told her she could never make the chorus. Remember the Hustle and the Bump Remember the car wash. 67 LITERARY EDITOR EDITORS- ART EDITORS melanie, donna Focus Editors LAYOUT EDITORS robin, terri, wendy PHOTOGRAPHY ban 68 IN-CHIEF SPORTS EDITOR mary ann david FOCUS ADVISOR mr. ’k’ TYPING EDITORS patty, linda EDITORS BUSINESS EDITORS andy, kevin greg 70 HAZEL ABRAMS Jay Bar Peace . . . Oh what peace I find; after my long search. So peaceful and calm inside; like the sea at the ebb of tide. Still water runs deep. DEBORAH ALLAN Flea Love is all there is. DAVID BARBER Dave All I know is that I know nothing. Varsity Basketball 11-12. KEVIN BAXTER This time, like all times, is a very good one if we but know what to do with it. Chess Club 9-12; Current Affairs Club 10-12; Band 9-12; Yearbook Staff 12; Soccer 9-11; Track and Field 9; Honor Society 10-12; Model Congress 10-12; Quiz Bowl Team 11-12; G.O. Delegate 11; Comet Staff 10-12; Astronomy Club 10. 72 BETTY BERNSTEIN Bogan But there is time, valuable and precious time to walk, talk, breathe, Time to touch, taste, care To warm the child who is cold and lonely There is time to love. I promise myself . . . I will. Band 9; Honor Society 10-12; G.O. Secretary. JACOB ROY BILLIG J.B. Evil cannot be resisted in one's self. Science Club 9-12; Comet Staff 11- 12; Soccer 9-11; Current Affairs 10- 12; Debate Club 10-12; Band 9-12; Baseball 9-11; Swimming 9-10; Tennis Club 12. MYRON BILLUPS Bill-Tastic, Slick In your heart there’s a light to brighten all the dark that falls your way. Chorus 9-11; Varsity Basketball 10-12; J.V. Baseball 9-10; Varsity Soccer 11- 12; Track 11-12; J.V. Basketball 9- 10. ESTHER BISCHERT 73 CAROLE LESLIE BLACK Caroll-lee Friends are born, not made. DAVID BREWER Boozer A person's full potential can never be accomplished unless he or she has respect, tries, and just acts like his or her true self. Swimming 9-10; Baseball 9-12; Varsity Soccer 10-12. DEBORAH DELISA BRYANT Skin Tight I laughed, I cried, I ached inside. But you were there beside me. I wept, I lied, chose to confide, and you were there to guide me. I smiled, I tried, but hope had died for you were thus denied me. I hate, I hide. I've lost my pride and you're not here to quiet me. Chorus 9-12; Track 10; Knitting 9; Cheerleader 12; Booster 10-11; F.H.A. 9. THERESA BUCKNER Theres What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Cheerleader 9-12; Chorus 12. 74 EDWARD F. CASSIDY I do the best I can, whenever I can, wherever I can.’ Model Congress Delegate 10-12; Honor Society 10-12; Current Affairs 10; Chorus 11; Chess Club. DAVID COHEN ”Coz” ” Grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasins. Letter Club 10; Band 9-12; Soccer 9- 12; Swimming 9-12; Baseball 9-12; Honor Society 10-12. STEVE COHEN A man does not benefit from experience by what he injects, but by what he digests. Boardkeeper for Basketball 12. MARY ELLEN COLLURA Mary Ellen” ” A woman can be anything the man who loves her would have her to be.'' Honor Society 10-12; Class Pres. 11. BART COOPERSMITH ’’The Coop” ”1 know it’s not much, but it's the best I can do. My gift is my song and this one's for you. ” Thespian Society 11-12; Yearbook Photography 12; Class Treasurer 10. HAL COOPERSMITH You can’t always get what you want, but you just might find you get what you need.'' Vice President G.O. 9; Class President 10. 76 ii MADELINE CRAINE Tish The world is beautiful, when your hand is in mine. I know you tell me, that all mistakes are not tragedies. Yet I still have difficulty laughing at mine.' DEBORAH ELAINE DANIELS Star Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and it does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.' Leadership Club 9-10; Cheerleading 9- 12; Track 11; Field Hockey 12. BARRY DAVIS Wade Life is just how you take it. Life is what you make it. That’s the way it is baby, that’s the way. Chorus 11; Soccer 10-12; Basketball 9- 12; Baseball 9; Track 11. LAURA DEGRAW Sunshine I am not afraid of tomorrow for I have seen yesterday and I love today.• Volleyball 9-12. 77 JAMES DIDINSKY ”J.D. ” It is much better to want a teacher than to want the desire to learn. ’ ’ Science Club 10-12; Current Affairs Club 10-12; Chess Club 10-12; Band 9- 11; Band President 12; Comet 11-12; Cross Country 9-11; Golf 12. ANNA MARIE DIERS ’’Anna” ’’There is a destiny that makes us brothers. None goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own. ” Camera Club 9; Booster Club 10; Make-Up Staff 9-12; Swim Team 9. ROBERT DEGRAW ’’Bob” ’’One man gathers what another man spoils. ” RONALD DEGRAW “As the world turns.” Wrestling 10. 78 LYNNE DRIEVER ’’And who’s to say just which are we the dead leaves or the living tree. Our futures will show, but for now most agree we're still all pan of the scenery.'' Chorus 10-11; Comet Co-Editor 12. DAWN ELLIOTT Skeeter” You have not lived today, until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. Skiing 9-12; Tennis 9-12; Golf 10-11; Ping Pong 10-11; Yearbook An Editor. JOHN ELTZ Bless the beasts and the children. 79 MINDY FINKELSTEIN A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Band 9-12; Volleyball 10-12; Tennis 11-12; Class Vice President 9; Honor Society 10-12. MICHAEL FOLEY Fol You make a living by what you get; You make a life by what you give. BRAD FORBES He who is not handsome at twenty, strong at thirty, wealthy at forty, nor wise at fifty, will never be handsome, strong, or wise.'' Wrestling 10. KATHY FULLER Booster 10. 80 ROBIN LAURIE GAIMAN Rob’ They say best men are molded out of faults, and for the most, become much more for the better for being a little bad. Band 9-12; Chorus 10; Yearbook Lay- Out Editor; Ski Team 9-11; Honor Society 10-12. JEFFREY GELLER Senior Class Pres.; Jr. Class V.P.; Debate 10-12; Current Affairs Club 9- 12; G.O. 9-12; Science Club 9-11; Model Congress 10-12; Cross Country 9-10; Track 10; Comet Staff 12. JAMIE GERSHON Jay To look up and not down To look forward and not back To look out and not in and to lend a hand. Yearbook Literary Staff 12. SUSAN ALISON GOLD Along the way, take time to smell the flowers. ’' Tennis Team 10-12; Ski Team 11; Sr. Class Treasurer. DEBBIE GRAY ’’Slim” When you come to the end of your rope tie a knot and hang on!! Comet Typing Staff 12; Yearbook Typing Staff 12; Field Hockey Team 9; Booster 10. NINA MAE GREEN Nina Mae Everyone of these hundreds of millions of human beings is in some form seeking happiness . . . Not one is altogether noble nor altogether trustworthy nor altogether consistent; and not one is altogether vile. Not a single one but has at some time wept.' • ALTHEA HAM Thea I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being let me do it now. Let me not defer, nor neglect it for I shall not pass this way again. Track 9; Booster 10. CARY HASNER Has It matters not how one dies, bu he lives. Cross Country 9; Baseball 9-12; Basketball Timekeeper 11-12. 82 WARREN HATT JR. ”1 worked my way up in Fallsburg High School very slow and now I'm leaving here all alone. ROSITA HERRING Jackie Happiness comes only when joy is shared by others. Booster 10; Field Hockey 10; Basketball 12; Volleyball 10-12; Baseball 12. DEBRA HOLMES Debbie The most useless day of all is that which we have not laughed. Junior G.O. 9; Band 9-12; Tennis 9- 12; Skiing 9-12; Basketball 9; Class Secretary 12. MATTHEW HULL Matt Be what you are and not what you’re not, because we will all remember the things we forgot. Band 9-12; Cross Country 10; Track 10. 83 MITCHELL JACOBS LESLIE HYDE ’’Fallsburgh High, its memories of the past. So I'll be seeing you, so long at last.' Varsity Basketball Manager 10. SUSANNE KERRIGAN Suzi” RANDALL KIRIAKOU Randy” It’s finally time to say good-bye. You’ll go your way and I’ll go mine. Maybe we’ll talk from time to time. You’ll go your way and I’ll go mine. ” 84 WENDY KRIEGER Wen There is a time in every man’s education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance, that imitation is suicide, that he must take himself for better, for worse as his portion . . . Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string. ’' Jr. G.O. Secretary 9; Band 9-12; Yearbook Lay-Out Editor 12; Comet Literary Staff 12; Honor Society 10-12; Tennis Team 11-12; Ski Team 9-12; Tennis Intramurals 10; Science Club 10; Yearbook Typing Staff 12. GRETCHEN KLECKNER There are two ways of spreading light, to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. STEVEN KURLANDER Kurl Men reject their prophets and slay them, but they love their martyrs and honor those whom they have slain. ' Karamazov Chap. 3 Current Affairs 9-12; Vice President Current Affairs 10-12; Debate and Speech 12; Chess Club 9; Science Club 10; Jr. G.O. Treasurer 9; Quiz Bowl Team 10-12; Band 9-12; Band Secretary 11-12; Comet Staff 11-12; Yearbook Business Staff 12. IF MARY ANN LARUFFA I’d rather be small and shine than be big and cast a shadow Yearbook Editor-in-Chief 12; Band 9- 12; Chorus 10; Tennis 11-12; Honor Society 10-12. 85 RALPH LAVECCHIA R.T. ’’Once a job has begun, never leave ii till it’s done. Whether it’s great or small do it well or not at all.'' Golf Team 9; A.V. Squad 9-12; Stage Crew 9-12; T. V. Club 9-11. RUTH LEBED Ruthie” Poetry is . . . G.O. Delegate 10; Letter Club 11; Model Congress Delegate 11-12; Thespian Society 10-12; Thespian Society Treasurer 11-12; Band 9-12; Chorus 10; Field Hockey 9; Tennis Team 9-12; Tennis Team Captain 11- 12; Ski Team 9-12; Honor Society 10- 12. ISADORE LEIBOWITZ ALLAN LIPSKY ’’Lip” Live for all you can today, for there may be no tomorrow. ’' Current Affairs 11; Band 9-12; Swimming 9-11. 86 RICHARD LOGOTHETY Logo” Violence is the absence of Power. ' Chorus 11-12; Baseball 9-12. RAYMOND MAGAGNA Ray” All that is gold does not glitter Not all those who wander are lost The old that was good does not wither Deep roots are not reached by the frost. Jr. High G.O. 9; Thespian Society 9- 12; Science Club 10-12; Current Affairs 10-12; Comet Associate Editor 10-11; Comet Editor-in-Chief 12; Swim 9-10; Honor Society 10-12. DEBORAH MALIGA Debbie Variety is the spice of life. Science Club 10; Volleyball 11-12; Class Secretary 11; Honor Society 11- 12. RAMON MARTINEZ Ramon Love is like the daffodil that still exists after the rain. Wrestling 9-12; Cross Country 9-12; Track 11-12; Soccer 12. 87 BONNIE MORSON •'Bon ' ”It matters not what price you've paid, you can’t get gladness ready made. To get the real and lasting kind, you have to grow it in your mind. Yearbook Typing Staff. STEVEN MOSS BENIGNO MUNIZ, JR. Benny This above all, to thine own self be true. Camera Club 11-12; Honor Society 10-12. STEVEN NOVAL Noval Let everybody do their own thing. Golf 9-11; Wrestling 9-10; Band 9-12. 88 ANDREW SETH ORETSKY Doc' Wealth is not he who has, but he who enjoys. Science Club 10; Current Affairs 12; Band 9-12; Comet Staff 12; Ski Team 9-12; Ski Team Captain 12; Tennis Team 9-12; Tennis Team Captain 12; Cross Country 9; A. A. President; G.O. Delegate 9; Class Vice-President 9; Model Congress 12; Honor Society 10- 12. MARK OSTROFF Commie I pass with relief from the tossing sea of cause and theory to the firm ground of result and fact. Churchill A. V. Club 9; Camera Crew 11-12; Varsity Wrestling Manager 11-12. PATRICIA ANN PATTON Disco Queen Wake up Everybody, no more sleeping in bed, no more backward thinking, time for thinking ahead. G.O. Delegate 9; Booster 10; Yearbook Typing Editor 12. ANDY PAVLOFF Pav You have to see a lot of him to know how little there is to see. Rocket Club 9; Astronomy Club 10; Yearbook Business Editor 12; Model Congress 11-12; T.V. Club 11. 89 LINDA PERLMAN Linnie Lou You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give . . . Typing Editor of Yearbook 12; Volleyball 10. ROMAN PIDHORODECKYJ Roman Pid? My interest is in the future cause I'm going to spend the rest of my life there. Rocket Club 9; Astronomy Club 10; Honor Society 10-12; Model Congress Delegate 11. I VICKI PRICE It is better to be silent than to say things at the wrong time that are too tender; what was appropriate ten seconds ago is no longer and hurts one's cause, rather than helps it! DONNA PODHURST Rock Do what you want to do. So much in life to see you through. Be what you want to be. Be strong and tell the world you’re free. I see the children of the world searching to find themselves and who they are. 90 MINDY NAN PODHURST Mindyl To fulfill the need to be who I am in this world is all I ask. Senior G.O. Delegate 11; Editor-in- Chief of Yearbook; Scorekeeper Track 11; Scorekeeper of Boys' Basketball 12; Honor Society 10-12. STEPHEN PORTER JR. Poeta When dealing with situations of human demeanor always remain value free, follow the truth no matter where it leads to and never let your sense of morality prevent you from using these truths rightfully.'' Swimming 9-12; Astronomy Club 9- 11; Science Club 10; Rocket Club 9; Current Affairs 11. DAVID REXFORD Rex I will always be a second best to somebody else. I am the best me there is. G.O. Delegate 10; Thespian Society 11-12; Band 9-12; Chorus 9-12; Soccer 10-12; Swimming 9-12; Track 9-12; Yearbook Sports Editor; Class Vice President 12. CHERYL ROBINSON Mama You are the sunshine of my eye but I will always be around to see your nice face around. 91 VANESSA ROBINSON Net Everything you know is right but sometimes it can turn the other way around toward you. • JANET RUBEL Little Girl Every thing you know is wrong. Thespian Society 10-12. MELANIE RUDOLPH Mel Everyday is real, don’t run from fear cause better days are very near. There are times when you are bound to cry, one more time, head to the sky. In everyone’s life, there’s a need to be happy. Let the sun shine a smile your way. Open your heart, feel a touch of devotion. Booster 10; G.O. Delegate. ELLEN SHEINWALD Shiney Love ceases to be a pleasure when it ceases to be a secret. Science Club 10; Band 9-12; Band President; Volleyball Team 10-12; Cheerleader 10-12. 92 KATHY SMITH Katie Love starts when another person’s needs become more important than your own. Volleyball 9-11. ROBIN SMITH Smiley Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. 93 SCOTT STEINGART Those who are idle are seldom happy. Ski Team 9-10; Baseball 9. ALAN STREIGOLD Sirig Though you may not be popular, you should do your own thing and be proud of what you are. Debate 10; Current Events 10-11; Science Club 10; Swimming 9-12; Soccer 10-11; Baseball 10; Honor Society 10-12. GREGORY TAVORMINA Tav I love work, I can watch it for days. T.V. Club 11-12; Comet Photographer 11-12; Yearbook Photography Editor 12. SUSAN TREMPER Searching fora rainbow. 94 RICHARD TUCCI DEBORAH WEIGAND Debbie Happy are those who dream dreams, and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” Volleyball Team 11. JOHN WEIGAND MICHAEL WEINER Oscar Meyer The fruits of life can be yours, if one can reach the right branch. J.V. Baseball Manager 9; Baseball 10- 11. 95 MICHAEL WHIDBEE Mikey This lady fed me when I was young. This lady disciplined me when I was wrong. This lady supported me when I was right. She raised me to be what I am today and that’s why I love her. My mother is the greatest woman in the world.'' Basketball 9-12; Soccer 10-11; Chorus 11. TERRI LYNN WILSON Never seek to tell thy love, Love that never told can be; For the gentle wind does move; silently, invisibly. Band 9-12; Focus Layout Editor 12; Cheerleader 9; Tennis Intramurals 10; Honor Society 10-12; Yearbook Typing Staff 12. WENDY WISHNOW Wish Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Basketball 9. ROXANNE YOUNG I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Cheerleader 9-12; Cheerleading Captain 12; Radio Club; Ecology Club; FHA 10-11. 96 WE THE CLASS OF 76 WISH TO THANK AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH MADE THE PUBLICATION OF THIS YEARBOOK POSSIBLE. Best Wishes to the Class of ’76 BRIAN INGBER So. Fallsburg, N.Y. Compliments of SERVICE SCAFFOLD CO. INC. So. Fallsburg, N.Y. 434-8888 Best Wishes From Best Wishes to the Class of '76 MR. AND MRS. ROBERT KRUTMAN MR. AND MRS. MURRAY GAIMAN YITS' SERVICENTER Fallsburg, N.Y. Best of Luck POP-IN'S PANCAKE HOUSE So. Fallsburg, N.Y. MALMAN'S HARDWARE South Fallsburg, N.Y. VEGETARIAN HOTEL Best Wishes From KIAMESHA LANES Woodridge, N.Y. Rt. 42 Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. 98 MERREL-BENCO AGENCY INC. Maple Avenue Woodridge. N.Y. 434-4424 Complete Insurance Service Best Wishes to the Class of '76 I.G.A. FOODLINES Woodridge, N.Y. Best Wishes From MICHAEL ALTMAN Compliments of Best Wishes From MEN'S WORLD ASCOT SHOES BOY’S TOWN 237 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello, N.Y. Compliments of MAX LEMBERGER WORKMEN'S CIRCLE BRANCH 281 Woodridge, N.Y. Best Wishes From KRIEGER'S CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE, INC. Subaru — Saab Woodridge, N.Y. 434-4770 MISS MONTICELLO DINER One of America's Finer Restaurants Monticello, N.Y. Best Wishes From MONTICELLO GREENHOUSES Compliments of Heins Sons, Prop. 65 B'way Monticello, N.Y. MR. AND MRS. HENRY TEMES 794-4220 100 Best Wishes From Compliments of MOUNTAINDALE LUMBER CO. 434-7400 CROSSWAYS Compliments of FALLSBURG LUMBER CO. South Fallsburg, N.Y. Compliments of MR. AND MRS. RALPH RAPPAPORT AND FAMILY Compliments of FALLS POULTRY CORP. Bresky Family Compliments of South Fallsburg, N.Y. MORTMAINS BAKERY Woodridge, N.Y. 101 Best Wishes From CATSKILL BROKERS Choice Realty Woodbourne, NY Mainstreet 434-7860 and THEMISNER AGENCY Ralph R. Holmes All Types of Insurance 434-7755 Woodbourne, NY Compliments of Compliments of FALLSBURG IRON WORKS South Fallsburg, New York EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK Member F.D.I.C. Woodbourne South Fallsburg Rock Hill Good Luck From GRECK ANDSTRONGIN South Fallsburg 102 Glen Wild Woodboume Rot's of Ruck THE LUCKY DIP See You In the Spring” South Fallsburg ? MR. AND MRS. BENJAMIN POSNER Sincerest Wishes to the Graduating Class MURRAY SNYDER'S MUSIC CENTER 237 Broadway Monticello 794-2423 Compliments of RONNY’S LUNCHEONETTE Woodboume, N.Y. Compliments of AVON LODGE The Neukrug Family Woodridge, N.Y. ROCK HILL TRADING POST, INC. AMERICAN HARDWARE STORES A.G. SUPER MARKET Rock Hill, N.Y. 796-3060 103 DAVID PROYECT CONSTRUCTION CORP. Family Tailored Homes Woodridge, New York 434-6214 Compliments of Compliments of CLEANSVILLE S. WIENER FURNITURE 246 Broadway Moniicello, N.Y. CO. 794-8531 South Fallsburg, N.Y. ALAMADEN WINES BROTHERHOOD WINES ECU ROYAL TAYLOR WINES Best Wishes From STEINGART ASSOCIATES, INC. Printing Advertising Sales Promotion South Fallsburg, NY Compliments of PAUL ABRAMSON Fallsburg Agency, Inc. South Fallsburg, NY Good Luck From MR. AND MRS. BERNARD PROYECT Compliments of KANTROWITZ BROS., INC. Woodridge, NY 434-5710 Compliments of SMITH SHOES South Fallsburg, NY 434-5311 105 Compliments of DR. AND MRS. MORTON FOX Compliments of FALLSBURG BOTTLING WORKS, INC. South Fallsburg, NY A.A.A. Compliments of MOE ORETSKY MOTOR SALES Expen Body Shop - Auto Repairs - Towing Rt. 42 So. Fallsburg, NY 434-5533 MR. AND MRS. BERNARD RUDERMAN AND FAMILY Compliments of COVE TRAVEL AGENCY SULLIVAN COUNTY South Fallsburg, NY LINEN SUPPLY Woodridge, NY 106 Compliments From ELLENVILLE NATIONAL BANK Member F.D.I.C. Woodridge Office Pine Bush Office Ellenville Office 434-6440 944-2088 647-4300 Best Wishes From JOSEPH GARLICK FUNERAL HOMES Monticello, N.Y. Compliments of MR. AND MRS. MEYER LEBED Rich, Ruth, and Loreal Nan and J. T. Berry Compliments of MAYFAIR TRADING CORP. Best Wishes From All Your Party Goods and DR. AND MRS. COSENTINO Paper Needs’' South Fallsburg, N.Y. 434-5100 AND FAMILY 107 Compliments of ASSOCIATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Woodridge, New York 12789 From the Members of the Good Luck From Woodridge Volunteer First Aid Corp MURRY'S DRY Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Feldman Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Peggy Gummoe Mr. and Mrs. Steve Proyect CLEANERS Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scheinwald Mr. and Mrs. Werner Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Sam Prager Lake Street Mr. and Mrs. Steve Grossman South Fallsburg, NY Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bedsole Faith and Darryl Kaplan and Family 108 PATRONS Karp's Shoery John Collura Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Blum Mr. and Mrs. J. Cook Rashkin’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Balbirer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller Marshalek’s Service Station John Marshalek Hyman Balbirer Clearwater Pool Supplies Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alport Mr. and Mrs. Harris Alport Mr. and Mrs. Marty Fein, Amy, Larry Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kessler and Tammy Franca Cosentino Mr. and Mrs. Moe Wolfer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaRuffa and Family Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gaiman and Family Mr. and Mrs. Greg Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coopersmith Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Perlman and Family Mr. and Mrs. Norton Finkelstein and Family Robin Gaiman and Linda Perlman 109 Compliments of MR. AND MRS. HENRY PODHURST AND FAMILY AND MR. AND MRS. IRVING PODHURST AND DAUGHTERS Compliments of MR. AND MRS. SEYMOUR KRIEGER AND FAMILY Compliments of MR. AND MRS. JOHN WILSON AND FAMILY MR. AND MRS. ROBERT MALIGA AND FAMILY The halls are empty. The echo of each step can be heard. A walk through the school. to reminisce. Thoughts of beautiful friendships and experiences. With each step, Memories fall into place. A smile. A laugh. A tear. The special times. Lived and Relived. True friendship brightens not just today, but Yesterday and tomorrow too.