Fallsburg High School - Focus Yearbook (Fallsburg, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1984 volume:

Mr. D. Mr. K. We thank you for picking our class up of o time when we We thank you for your efforts in making our yearbook corn- needed it most... plete ... Mr. and Mrs. Chalet And most of all we thank you both for the love and dedication you contributed to the class of 1984 even when If went beyond the coll of dutyll 4 T OUR GUIDING LIGHTS S 6 7 10 William Duncan James McDei Jay Kasofsk; k Leshner 12 CURRENT EVENTS I hate this place! My Name is not Tai—Kwan 14 Fly me. I’m Bird! II9IIIII Go Ahead. Make My Day Standing Pretty I want to be an electron syntax error 15 Remember . .. The bomb scare ... Mrs. King ... Assignment The World ... The Metric System ... hand signals in Spanish ... cooking with Mr. Conway ... Math Contracts ... Recess ... writing things 500 times ... Mr. Damico putting people under his desk ... the 6th grade prom ... leaving through the window ... singing in Mrs. Green’s class. We are children of the universe The stars incline but do not compel Even so... Many search the horoscopes for both identity and destiny... 17 19 enigmatic straight forward loyal meditative Elizabeth J. (Tturtf, aa-TTi jovial considerate forceful Estella P. Shawn M. Mary D. 1 Frank G. Debbie G. Donna G. Gwen H. Bernita K. Chris M. Dena L. 22 Gene K. Christine M. Miguel P. GregS. Ricky W. 25 reserved patient bashful sympathetic Denise D. Linas G. Israel H. JemceH. Lisa K. Frank L. LisaM. ShariS. Remember When ... I can't hear you! Mr. La Ruffa gave out pennies. Stephanie G. kept a gymnasium full of people waiting to take a regents because she came late. Mrs. Cohen went through a whole class without making a mistake. Sarah C. told Mr. Hardik that he had nice legs. Frankie L. and Israel H. ran around the school during a massive blizzard. Ricky W. and Mike M. wore “Kill a Commie for Mommy” shirts. Frankie L. and Sarah C. wouldn’t speak to each other about every other month since 9th grade. Mrs. Berger lost our tests and Barbie I. wrote on the next one, “try not to lose this one Fredda.” Practically the whole class got suspended the day after Junior Day. Aren't I lovely! Lisa K. broke up with her boyfriend a week before the prom and Joey K.’s cousin was her blind date for it. Israel H. locked his keys in the car with the engine running. Mr. Duncan called Marie F. “Bubbles” in 9th grade. Shawn M. told Mr. Talkington that he didn’t think. 27 Young Republicans at work Remember When .. . We Are Family” Channel 6'h. Someone set fire to Dean R.’s hair. Simmie W. said to look for the big black guy and George G. said that’s half the school. Mister Hardik talked — in —- s-y-l-l-a-b-l-e-s. Leon R. cursed during Mr. Neiderman’s test and David T. said, Well put.” Sarah C. told Mr. Neiderman he was all talk and no action and he said she was all action and no talk. Paul Pod. went into a sneezing fit in Mr. K.’s class because of Estella P.’s perfume. Donna G., Robin B., Lisa K. and Shari S. all had crushes on Frankie L. Stephanie G. and Shari S. got into a fight and Robin B. was their mediator and made it worse. Robin B. liked Frank L., Michael M., Dennis F., Steven S., Billy E., Larry F., Eric J., Paul S., Andy C., and Billy P. Mike M. almost fell out of the bus. Shawn M. jumped out of Spanish Class window and broke it. Like father, Like son.” What A mug! Israel H. hurt his foot in 9th, 1 Oth, 11 th, and 12th grade. Mrs. Berger made Sarah C. massage her back every day. Lisa K. told Mr. Cooperman that Paul S. didn’t do his homework and he called her a little witch. Mr. LaRuffa told Jeffrey D. to go on a diet. 28 For Future Days Now in the present we think of different ways Where The winds will yield us in our hopes for future days Memories of time we spent together will help us in the worst of weather With new friends we’ll remember old and our tales will oft be told — What we have touched will be felt again what we know now we’ll remember then too for all that molded us to what we are has come from our past — afai1! afar! In our future we’ll accomplish many we'll have our families, friends and careers we’ll look into our mirrors and see of what we have done over the years. As we walk into the future may our paths never turn us wrong May we be together as the future comes along. Sil “I know not what love is: Ask not of me, love, what is love Ask what is good of God above Ask of the great sun what's light Ask what is darkness of the night Ask Sin of what may be forgiven Ask what is happiness of Heaven Ask what is folly of the crowd — Ask what is fashion of shroud Ask what is sweetness of thy kiss — Ask of thyself what beauty is” Field Hockey 9-12 Basketball 9-12 Track 9-12 Chorus 12 Sylvia D. Allen “Huey” “Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand, ignorance and prejudice and thee walk hand in hand.” Stage Crew 7-8 Science Club 7-8 A.V. Squad 10, 12 30 Detention 7-12 Rob' Robin Beth Billig “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together; our virtues would be proud if our faults whipped them not; and our crimes would despair if they were not cherished by our own virtues.” “All’s well that ends well.” Shakespeare Thespian Society 7-12 J.V. Baseball Scorekeeper 9-11 Varsity Soccer Scorekeeper 10 Tennis 9 Band 7-12 Pit Band 11 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9-10 National Honor Society 10-12 Young Judaea 7-12 Programmer and Coordinator SGA7-12 peer Counseling 10-12 English Tutor 12 Comet Staff 7-12 Yearbook Business Editor 12 Youth Against Cancer President 12 Jodi Briski Brian Brooks “Yea though 1 walk through the valley of the Shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ’cause I’m the meanest son of a gun in the valley.” 31 “Kenny C.1 Kenneth Owen Carter “To be or not to be is the question, To be what you want is the answer. Track 8-11 JV Basketball 10 Varsity Basketball 11-12 “Andy” “Do unto others, then split.’ Varsity Baseball 11-12 Steven Catania “Bonehead” Andrew Castilli Picture Not Available 32 Kat” “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” Band 7-12 Chorus 9-12, Vice President 12 Pit Band 11 All County Chorus 11 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9-11 Cross Country 7, 9, 12 Track 10 J.V. Cheerleading 8 Kathi Sue Cecil “It's up to the individual to be happy .. . to be miserable .. . I’ll take the former thank you. It’s up to me — and I accept the responsibility...” Yearbook Art Staff 12 Ski Timekeeper 12 Olympics of the Mind 10 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Committee 12 SG A 9-12 Secretary 12 Class Vice President 11,12 LEO Club 10-12 V.P. 11, President 12 Softball 11-12 Co-Capt. 11 Capt. 12 Band 9-12 Volleyball 9-12 Captain 12 Peer Counseling 10-12 Thespian Society 9-12 Comet Staff 10-12 English Tutor 12 Comet Council 12 Hertz-La Ruffa Committee, 11 If! % W Sarah Francesca Chianese 33 “Cozz” Brian Costello Michael Costello Picture Not Available Thomas Crowley “Tom” 34 Kim-ski Kimberly Daniels “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can. and the wisdom to know the difference. Field Hockey 9-12 Chorus 9-12 Track 11 Chccrlcading 9-11 “Lee” “Love is a flame to burn out human wills. Love is a flame to set the world on fire. Love is a flame to heat men into mice ... Love puts such bitter passion on fate’s arrows.” Chorus 11 Field Hockey Manager 11 Track Manager 12 Lisa Daniels Denise Davis “Dedra” 35 “Mar” “To waste your time pretending to be the person you’re not Is a waste of all the talents you've got.” Band 9-12 Cheerleading 8-10 Track 9-12 Stage Band 10, 12 Yearbook Layout Co-Editor 12 Junior Class Secretary Mary Elizabeth Davis “Buck “There is no T in the word Team.” JV Basketball 9 Varsity Basketball 10-12 JV Baseball 9 Varsity Baseball 10 AV Squad 12 Peer Counseling 10-12 Weightlifting Club 11 Jeffrey DeBare “Bean” “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.” Band 7-12 Varsity Baseball 12 Thespian Society 9,12 Sean Courtney Davis 36 “Deck In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds. Carl Decker “Bird “Follow me. I'll lead you to High places. Track 9 Golf 10-11 Band 9-12 Volleyball 11 Basketball 12 Soccer 12 Eugene William Doyle, Jr. Johnathan Thomas Doyle “J.T. 37 Patient men win the day.” Sean Nicholas Edkins “G.Q. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” JV Baseball 9 Freshman Basketball 9 JV Basketball 10 Varsity Basketball 11 Tonya Finn “Brown Sugar” Field Hockey 9 Tutor 11-12 Library Club 10 Basketball Manager 11 38 “Bean” “Love is all in fire, and yel is ever freezing; Love is much in winning, yet is more in losing; Love is ever sick, and yet is never dying; Love is ever true, and yet is ever trying; Love does dote in liking, and is mad in loathing; Love indeed is anything, yet indeed is nothing.” SGA 8 VICA Secretary 12 Laurie Forest “A Forced Kindness deserves no thanks” Chorus 9 Yearbook Photo Editor 12 Peer Counseling 12 We Arc Family 12 Tutor 12 Comet Staff 11,12 Comet Council 12 Yearbook Literary Staff 12 Donna Lynn Gibson “To some, success is happiness. To others fortune and fame to some it's wealth to some it’s health — It goes by many a name. And high above the rest is love. Close beside it friendship, too — Choose what you want and may God fulfill True happiness for you! Band 9-12 Thespian Society 9-12 Pit Band 11 Honor Society 10-12 Track 10-12 Comet Staff 11 Yearbook Layout Co-Editor 12 Junior Class President Class Secretary 9-10 Marie Ann Frunzi 39 “You only get one life, so don’t waste it worrying about things you can’t change. Stage Crew 7-10 JV Soccer 9-10 Varsity Soccer 11-12 JV Basketball 10-11 Varsity Basketball 12 Honor Society 10-12 Frank Edward Gibson, Junior “Gibbie' “The devil hath power t’assumc a pleasing shape.” Stage Crew 7-8 Track 9. 10. 12 JV Soccer 10 Stage Crew Manager 12 AV Squad 12 SGA 12 Economics Union President Donna Gimmler “Don-Don” “1 would like to dedicate this moment of my life to my mother, who helped me understand what I could not. and who was always there for me when I needed her. Mom. because of you I made it through high school. Mom, I Love You.” Reading Tutor 11-12 Yearbook Staff 12 George Edward Gibson 40 Linas John Gintoff “Linus” “Money is truthful. If a man speaks of his honor, make him pay cash.” JV Baseball 9-10 Varsity Baseball 11-12 JV Soccer 11 Volleyball 11-12 “Sambo” “Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Track 9 JV Soccer 10-11 Volleyball 11-12 Tennis 11-12 Varsity Soccer 12 Samuel Jordan Goldberg Lester Gorr “Gorp “Life is like skiing or skating, when you fall down, you’ve got to get right back up again. 41 “Steph Stephanie Ellen Grossman “This above all: to thine own self be true And it must follow, as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man. Honor Society 10-12 Yearbook Literary Editor 12 Band 7-12. Secretary 12 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9, 10 Pit Band 10-12 Tennis 8-12, Captain 12 Skiing 8-10 JV V Basketball 11 Varsity Basketball 12 Track 8-12 Girls Sports Club 9-12 Quiz Bowl 10-12 Class T rcasurer 9-10 Gifted and Talented Program 10-11 Comet Staff 7-12 SGA9-12 Tutor 12 Comet Council 12 Leo Club 12 “Deb “The kind touch of a friend is gentle as a breeze, like leaves caressed by wind whispering among trees.” Debbie Grudzias Kirby Han “Curly Khan “Life’s a tumble about things of ups and downs” 42 Volleyball, 1 Lori Anne Helms i ' I j “Lor “Once I was alone. I thought I knew loneliness, but I was wrong. Then there was you. You Me, and We, then there were three. Now You are gone, and there is less than one!” SGA 9. 11 Comet Staff 7-12 Yearbook Business Staff 12 Honor Society 11-12 Track 8-12 Thespian Society 7-12 JV Cheerleading 8-10, Captain 10 Varsity Cheerleading 11-12, Captain 11-12 Senior Class President Real” ”A useless life is an early death. Honor Society 10-12 Yearbook Sports Editor 12 Band 7-12, Vice Pres. 12 Stage Band 9-11 Pit Band 9-11 All County Band 7, 8, 10 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9 Current Affairs Club 11-12 Model Congress 11 Weather Club 8 Comet Council 12 Quiz Bowl 11-12 Peer Counseling 11-12 SGA 12 JV Soccer 9-10 Varsity Soccer 11-12 Track 9 JV Baseball 10 Varsity Baseball 11-12 JV Basketball 11 Varsity Basketball 12 Israel Hernandez Jennice Hinton “Danish” 43 “Sue” “Ask not what you can do for yourself, but what yourself can do for you. Field Hockey 9-11 Chorus 9-10 Lisa Holley “Gwen” “If I have faltered more or less In my great task of happiness; If I have moved among my race And shown no glorious morning face .. . Lord, thy most pointed plea sure take. And stab my spirit broad awake; Or, Lord, if too obdurate 1, Choose thou, before that spirit die. A piercing pain, a killing sin And to my dead heart run them in! Barbara Ingrassia Barbie “Don’t worry about today’s problems when you can look forward to a lifetime of them. Leo Club 11 Senior Class Secretary Yearbook Business Staff 12 Gwendolyn Hooks 44 “Willie “Whatever comes around goes around. Makes sense, right?” JV Basketball 10 Varsity Basketball 11-12 JV Baseball 9 Varsity Baseball 10-12 JV Soccer 9 Varsity Soccer 10-12 “Dee “Let us be noticed and not found. Here we arc again playin’ the same old scenes, looking for someone who will share our dreams.” Track 9-12 Yearbook Layout Staff 12 SGA 9 Elizabeth Jucha Dizz “Amor Vincit Omnia” CHAUCER Chorus 9-12 Olympics of the Mind 11-12 Thespian Society 7-12 Tutor 11-12 Honor Society 10-12 Diana Jones 45 Wendy Kantrowitz “Wend” “Sometimes when you reach for a dream, you have to leave something behind.” Chorus 9-12 All County Chorus 11 Comet Staff 11 Tutor 12 “Gene” “Every day, throughout our lives, we learn more and more, yet we all die stupid.” SGA9-I0 Band 7-12 Honor Society 10-12 Class Treasurer 7-8. 12 Comet Staff 10-12 Yearbook Staff 12 Quiz Bowl 10-12 Weather Club 8-10 Varsity Soccer 10-12. Captain 12 Tennis 9-12, Captain 11-12 Volleyball 11-12 Comet Council 12 Lisa Kim Kronenbcrg “Motor Mouth” “Far away in the sunshine arc 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.” Band 7-12 All County Band 8. 10 N YSSM A Solo Competition 9-12 Chorus 8-10 Comet Staff 11 Yearbook Typing Editor 12 Peer Counseling 11-12 Tennis 8-9 Thespian Society 7-12 Cheerleading 11 Comet Council 12 ▼ Eugene Serge Krawec 46 Frankie” W Frank LaRuffa ‘‘One cannot step in the same stream twice. Band 7-12 Area All-State Band 10, 12 Orchestra 11 AUState Band 11-12 All County Band 7, 9, 10 NYSSMA Solo Competition 7-12 Stage Band 9-11 Pit Band 8-12 SGA Chief Justice 11 President 12 Class Vice President 9-10 Comet Editor 12 Peer Counseling 10-12 Golf 9-12 JV Baseball 9 Varsity Baseball 10-12 Current Affairs 11-12 Comet Council 12 National Honor Society 12 Ronald Lindridge “Ron” “I have tomorrow In my dreams of today. I am the future. I’ll find a way. You arc yesterday, gone like the sun. You arc the memories Fading one by one. Today when I saw you I remembered our past. We shared something wonderful that just didn’t last. I can’t stay any longer. I have to move on. To look to the future. Yesterday is gone.” Track 9 Comet Photographer 11 Mac' “Be careful when dealing with things that concern your heart. You can love someone a lot. yet they may dim your hopes and tear your dreams apart. Forbidden love has a glowing fire; that fact is w idely known, but if you don't like being burned. love must be left alone. JV Basketball 9 Varsity Basketball 10-12 Comet Council 12 Lisa Marie McAdoo “Mike' “The world is full of mostly invisible things. And there is no way but putting the mind's eye. or it's nose, in a book to find them out. For these and the like reasons. You have to go to school And study books and listen to what you are told. And sometimes try to remember. Though I don't know such things are said to be Good for you, and you will have to learn them In order to become one of the grow n-ups who sees invisible things neither steadily nor whole. But keeps gravely the confusion of the world Under his hat. which is where it belongs. And teaches small children to do this in their turn. Band 7-12 Stage Band 10-11 All County Band 9 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9-11 JV Baseball 9 Varsity Baseball 10-12 Ski Team 8-12 JV Soccer 9 Yearbook Staff 12 Varsity Soccer 10-12 Class President 9-10 SGA9-12 Peer Counseling 10-12 Leo Club 10-12 Comet Staff 11-12 Michael David McAllister Shawn Robert McCarthy “It’s not over 'till it's over.” Band 9-12 JV Baseball 9-10 Varsity Baseball 11-12 Yearbook Art Staff 12 48 “Fish” “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Christopher J. Mathews “Chris” “No one can possibly make you feel inferior without your permission. Believe in yourself and others will too.” Stage Crew 7 Chorus 9 Comet Staff 11-12 Yearbook Art Editor 12 Volleyball Scorekeepcr 11 Thespian Society 7 Paul Pellinger “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Skiing 8-10, 12 JV Soccer 9, 10 Varsity Soccer 11,12 JV Baseball 9 Varsity Baseball 10-12 Christine Miller 49 ‘Shorty' Estella Perez “As you travel through life, may you always have happiness ... hope ... success ... friends... and faith to make each day better from this day forth.” SGA II “T race” “Tell me not, in mournful numbers. Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers And things arc not what they seem.’ Track 10-12 Paul Podhurst “Podma“ “The effect of power and publicity on all men is the aggravation of self a sort of tumor that ends by killing the victim's sympathies.” Band 9-12 JV Soccer 9-10 Varsity Soccer 11 Peer Counseling 12 Comet Council 12 Tracy Peterson 50 Mollio' “Let us then, be up and doing, with a heart for fate; still achieving, still fussing. Learn to labour and to wait.” Varsity Field Hockey 9-12 Varsity Basketball 9-12 Track 9-12 Sports Club Treasurer 10-11 SGA 11-12 Yearbook Sports Staff 12 Maribel Pomales Mito” “If you don’t feel like doing something new, don’t be so lazy or else you w ill drown. It can last an hour or maybe forever, but at least you wasn’t lazy day-night.” Felicia Ramos “Ebony Eyes” With God we can make it; through all trials and tribulations, just remember that God can work it out. It doesn’t matter how bad things may seem, just remember that God can work it out. With God we can make it.” Field Hockey 9. Volleyball 11. Track 11 Chorus 12 Miguel Pomales 51 Chiquita” Adelaide Reyes “Friend after friend departs. Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts. That finds not here an end. Chorus 11, Volleyball 11-12 “Dino “Broadslide it through the turns. JV Baseball 9-10 Varsity Baseball 11-12 Dean Leonard Reynolds Damaris Rodriguez “Dec “Happy arc those times who dream dreams and arc ready to pay the price to make them come true. 52 The two highest achievements of the human mind are the twin concepts of ‘loyalty’ and ‘duty’ Whenever these twin concepts fall into disrepute — get out of there fast! You may possibly save yourself, but it is too late to save the society. It is doomed. Band 9-12 Thespian Society 9-12 Science Club 9-12 Weather Club 9-12 Varsity Basketball Mgr. 9-12 Honor Society 10-12 Peer Counseling 10-12 Olympics of the Mind 10-12 Senior Sattelite 10-12 Quiz Bowl 10-12 Comet Staff 10-11 Stage Band 10-11 Current Affairs 11-12 Model Congress 11-12 Computer Club 10 Uplift 11-12 Yearbook Editor 12 Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Rep. 10 Hertz-LaRuffa Committee 11 Leon Rosenshein ‘‘Dave’ “Don’t be a loser, the world is full of them already.” Stage Crew 8 Pamela Anne Sessler Pam’ “Life is what you make of it. And, it only takes time, energy, and achievements.’’ David Rose 53 Track 10-11 Debs “There arc more things in heaven and earth. Horatio, than arc dreamt of in your philosophy. Hamlet Chorus 9 12, President 12 All-County Chorus 11 Honor Society 10-12 Olympics of the Mind 10-12 Spring Musical 10 Comet Staff 10-12 Yearbook Literary Staff 12 Stage Crew 7-8 We Are Family 12 Gifted and Talented Program 9-12 Comet Council 12 Deborah Simon “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Band 7-12 Band President 12 Pit Band 11 Hcrtz-LaRuffa Scholarship Committee 11 Area All State Band 10-12 NYSSMA Solo Competition 9. 11 Gifted and Talented Program 9-12 Olympics of the Mind 10-11 Quiz Bowl 10-12 Peer Counseling 12 Thespian Society 7-12 Honor Society 10-12 Comet Council 12 Comet Staff 7-12 Volleyball 9-10 Track 9 Track Manager 10 Yearbook Typing Staff 12 Ernest Stickle “Ernie” “When things go wrong, as they sometimes will. When the road you’re trudging seems uphill. When funds are low and the debts arc high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh; When care is pressing you down a bit. Rest if you must — but never quit. Shari Patricia Stern 54 Gregory Zane Stiles “Buzzard” “Woe to you Oh Earth and Sea for the Devil sends the beast with wrath because he knows the time is short. Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the beast, for it is a human number. It's number six-hundred and sixty-six.” “Wolly” “Love is like a bed of roses — but watch out for the thorns.” David Tsui “2E” “Stupidity has a habit of getting its way.' Science Club 7-8 Weather Club 8 Track Manager 9 JV Soccer 10 Honor Society 10-12 Quiz Bowl 10-12, Captain 12 Olympics of the Mind 10 Varsity Soccer 11-12 Track 11-12 Current Affairs Club 12 Walter Suarez 55 “Greek Guy Tufau “Wonder rather than doubt is the root of knowledge. Band 9-12 JV Baseball 9 JV Basketball 11 ALSG (Students Abroad) 11-12 Science Club 8-9 AV Squad 12 Quiz Bowl 12 Ski Team 12 Stage Crew 12 Chorus 11 Comet Staff 11 Yearbook Staff 12 “Mr. Magic” “Make the best of life And it will make the best of you, because you hold the key to your future in your hand.” Varsity Basketball 9, 12 Comet Council 12 Ricky Alan Welkis “Rick” “We are the Future and Nothing Can Stop Us. Varsity Baseball 11-12 Ski Team 7, 10-12 Golf 11-12 SGA 9 Peer Counseling 11-12 Comet Council 12 Derrick A. Ward 56 Wittenburg Band 9-12 JV Baseball 9 JV Basketball 10 Varsity Basketball 11,12 Basketball Capt. 12 Comet Council 12 Ycarbook Sport Staff 12 Simmie Wittenburg Williams III “Mr. Magic” JV Basketball 9, 10 Varsity Basketball 11,12 Varsity Baseball 12 Bernita-Jo Kimble Steven Lee Merchant “Joey” “Now it’s time to say goodbye to all my friends and foes. I wish you luck in 85. Sincerely, Little Jo” Field Hockey 8 Track 8 LMC 7-8 Office Aide 12 Comet Council President 12 57 Dekc I want what I want when I want it. Dina S. Leunissen “Major Tom “Make a move across the Rubicon Future’s knocking at your door. Take your time and choose the road you want. Opportunity is yours. Basketball 8 Science Club 9-10 Weather Club 7 Matthew Mabey 58 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Tony Ann Azzue Ann Marie Dennert Terry Briggs Steven Cabrera Nellie Carr Shirley Christian Tamar Cohn David Conklin Thomas (Roy) Copeland Gregory Costello Frank Darling Jock Deg raw Richie Deguzzmon Pot Drayton David Evans Jill Everett Dennis Forber Ronald Farina Shirley Felder Luis Feliciano Anne Marie Fiorie Brian Fleissig Kevin Fuller Doreen Gandy Geehon Joey Green Scott Griff Iro Hoimon Timmy Hamilton Karen Hand Eric Helm Elijah Henderson Potty Holmes Chris Jensen Inez Jordon Emil Joseph Ross Karp Anthony Lehman John Lewis Mario Marshall John Mozzee Arnold Mizel Evette Morales Anthony Morobito Lisa Moshler Mechelle Newby Katie O'Brian Peter Oliwo Elizabeth Pastori Outside the sky is wotercolor grey. Newspaper says to look For rain today No one around For company And so I turn to memories to pass the time away Each Face that Flashes back to mind Seems as it was. untouched by time I can t recall quite all the names Each one is precious all the same How strange to think How many friends were lost somewhere behind When love was new and wonderful There was no word impossible The Future we saw with our minds Was something of our hearts design Between today and yesterday Life came between us all. Where are they now? How I miss those companions Who walked the canyons of the night, by my side. Where are they now? Like so many crazy dancers We live only for the answers In a song But that was long ago Where are they now? Barry Man I low Minerva Perez Anthony Pirrello Janet Pomoles Elvonny Poole Richard Reed Pixie Regino Albert Robinson Ann Morie Rose Chip Rothmon Andrew Rubin Billy Rundle Poige Shaddock Rhonda Sires Clarence Smalls Jill Sreingort Ernest Stickle Walter Suarez Stephen Swolsky Ion Tolliver Korhy Torrez Millie Torrez Spencer Tunik Michael Woldron Dorothy Wells Kelly Whipple Kelly Whiroker Jamie Worden Undo Yarbrough Brian York Mr. Beytin Ms. Brodick Mrs. Cantor Mrs. Choier Mr. Denning Mr. Divito Mrs. Horoffee Mr. Horoffee Mr. Hordik Ms. Jeonerre Mrs. King Mrs. Mintz Mr. Pregot Dr. Reick Mrs. Rosenberg Mrs. Stonge! Mr. Todros Mrs. Walker Mrs. Walters Ms. Williams Never Forger Mr. Townsend Mrs. Fosmon 59 61 Teacher’s pets! Mr. Conway put Molly P.’s desk next to his, so she looked at the ceiling all day to avoid looking at him. On prom night, Donna Gib. mixed Jack Daniels and Midol... Mike M. coming to English late from gym because he was tak- ing a shower. Wendy K. hugging and Kissing Mr. Leshner in hopes of pass- ing the final, but failing anyway. Debbie S. begged Sam G. to pass so he could graduate with us. Keeping thermometers away from Leon R. Remember When ... Estella P., left Office Practice in a rush and slid 2 feet across the floor. Lisa K. knocked everything off of Mr. Neiderman’s desk and left it on the floor and walked out. Simmie W. asked everyone to marry him, even Mrs. Millstein. Mr. Cooperman’s Spanish III class played baseball using the movie screen and Estella P. couldn’t pick it up. Mr. K. came to a yearbook meeting (NO!). Chillin’out! Stephanie G. wasn’t confused. On Prom Day, Mary D. locked her keys in the car at Sullivan’s almost kiling her flowers for the prom because they were in the car. The school roofs didn’t leak. Mr. Levy asked his 8th grade class if anyone dreaded coming to his class and Diana J. was the only one who raised her hand. No one from Comet Council would tell on any other seniors. Please, Don’t take a picture! 62 Assume the position The girls sprayed perfume on Gene K.’s seat every day in Earth Science. David T. wrote his name upside down on his English test to drive Mrs. Berger crazy. Molly P. and Kim D. dragged a ladder to a tree so they could be the first ones to pick apples. Rushing to meet a deadline on Tuesday night when the deadline wasn’t until the following Monday. Molly P. got drunk before a field hockey game. Remember When ... Mrs. Berger gave us 10’s for coming to class on Junior Day. Sean E. slid down the slide in McDonald’s play land in his prom tuxedo. Kathi C. did a flip into a cop at a basketball game. Simmie W. drew a pair of lips on the back of Lisa K’s shirt. Lori H. hit herself in the head with the gavel at our class meeting. Hey MA, what's for Dinner? Stop that Mr. B.!! Not here! Mary D. slept at Molly’s house and Molly pulled her off of the top bunk bed. Doodling in lecture, then searching for someone who had notes. Trying to find someone who did homework in Mrs. Cohen’s math class. Paul Pod. took pictures of the food at the prom to use as evidence in case anyone died. 63 REMEMBER WHEN .. . All seniors in 3rd period gym walked out on Mrs. Grossman. Jeanne L. hit Mrs. Berger David T. sat with his head in the closet at a year- book meeting Donna G., Mary D., Molly P. left a yearbook meeting early to watch “Happy Days . Everyone called Lisa K. “Pickles”. Sarah C. propositioned Mr. N. and he said, “anytime.” Jeffrey D. showed up for a test. Mr. Topper told Mike M. to spit out his gum and he spit it on the desk. Coaches' song, “O the sun is shining.” Christine M. and Marie F’s “Ma and Clem”. Mary D. beat up Ross Karp. Eric Helm getting kicked out of band .. .again .. .and again ... Shawn crashed through the Spanish room window. We could get Mr. Rush to chat with us for the whole period. When Mr. Cooperman called Donna, Mary, and Lori the “blonde mafia”. When Donna Gim., Jeanne, and Lisa D. wore clogs to bother Mrs. Hilf. Paul Pod lived in the Art room his junior and Senior year. The girls at a yearbook meeting kept holding everyone up to see General Hospital 66 Yearbook Editor Leon Rosenshein Literary Staff Photography Staff Layout Staff Editor — Stephanie G. Editor — Marie Frunzi Staff Kathi Cecil, Debbie Simon Camera Shv Donna Gimmler. Marie F. Co-Editors Donna G., Mary D. Staff — Lisa D., Diana J. Business Staff Typing Staff Art Staff Editor Robin B. Staff — Lori H., Barbie I., Frank L. Editor — Lisa K. Staff Shari S., Debbie G. Editor — Christine M. Staff Shawn VL, Sarah C. CT CO Sports Staff tuditor — Israel H. Staff Simmic W., Molly P., Guy T., Gene K. Yearbook Staff All Around Best Dressed Best Looking c P L o A L S L S S Friendliest Leon Most Intellectual Class Clowns 70 “I SEE IN THE FUTURE 55 Sylvia Allen ......................Mrs Grossman’s replacement Eric Anders .....................RumiRoadie John Biller .....................po tfejM starg al ■Hgcrat-Jamesway dtsn Sjier at I Pavis assistant mer in Rush ;sway . at the Brdtj tant Robin Billig Jody Briski Brian Brooks Kenneth Carter Andy Castelli Steve Catania.......................profcsionaEstuddnt Kathi Cecil.........................MrsE. Rauscj Sarah Chianese .....................Pin'IH Billy Cole..........................owner of Loch SaeiUi. e movie i Brian Costello......................professional lawn mower Michael Costello ...................a member of Hell’s Angels Thomas Crowley .....................ajjiste tester for Heinz Ket Kimberly Daniels.......................Michael Jackson grou Lisa Daniels................ star of a Gleaht Befcial Frank Darling...........yZY!. . ....Marlboro adverti; Denise Davis........y...............a stripper Mary Davis..........................owner of Kagifn’s Sean Davis..........................watgrbctyforShetN. . Kpicks later 'ines Jeffrey DeBare . ...................JteacPcouijs Carl Decker ...........• ■ MitorlSfOui Eugene Doyle ................... c cloud cleaner John Doyle ..........( yresident of Cloud 9 Sean Edkms . ■ ■ ■ editor of Sports Illustrated Ronnie Eftrrin .x CBotiiico Luis Fc cianpl. . . . .Ejfcsenalfplifjter ty(th?LM s (b Tonya Finn ........... TTT ....atfasnion-eoqrdirf Laurie Forrss ............,-rT. .. . ✓-a'mollel j MarYe Frunzi.............. . i. . .Vteplaeemte Donna Gibson..................... V .. .a buyer for Tiffany’s Frank Gibson.............J. . .V . the white shadow GeprgetGibson..........................player in Leshncr’s Bar and Gpifl DonnafGimmler.........1......... ... wltitfess at the Brown’s LinysGintoff..........1......... guuitun |. Generals' Sam oldberg ......... c........... physics teacher Lester G rr...... .TFv .------------a tobacco farmer StephanieTTrossrnan ......... .. V. heraetf------------------ Debbie Grudzias ....................married to a rock star Ira Haiman..........................a clinical gynecologist Kirby Han...........................karate instructor Lori Helms..........................Rangers cheerleader Israel Hernandez....................draft dodger Jennice Hinton......................Christmas tree dealer Lisa Holley.........................professional wrestler 7 v ' 74 Gwen Hooks...........................first female black president Barbara Ingrassia ...................writer for Soap Opera Digest Willie James.........................a pimp Diana Jones .........................a bouncer at Chippendale’s Elizabeth Jucha......................a speech therapist Wendy Kantrowitz.....................taste tester for Chablis Bernita Kimble.......................F.C.S. secretary Eugene Krawec........................leader of a Ukranian revolution Lisa Kronenberg .....................Driver Education teacher Frank LaRuffa........................golf pro Jeanne Lemoine.......................Playboy centerfold Dena Leunissen ......................owner of a chain store Ronald Lindridge.....................a used car dealer Matthew Mabey........................N.H.L. Hockey player on the N.J. Devils Lisa McAdoo..........................the first woman in the N.B.A. Michael McAllister...................a gigolo Shawn McCarthy.......................a Hallmark card artist Chris Matthews.......................lifetime subscriber to Playboy Christine Miller.....................Conscious Paul Pellinger.......................promoter for the Rolling Stones Estella Perez........................a Spanish Teacher Tracy Peterson.......................owner of J.D. Distillery Paul Podhurst........................D.J. for WBLS Maribel Pomales .....................married to Eddie S. Miguel Pomales.......................an S.A.T. advisor Felicia Ramos........................fashion coordinator for Donna Summer Adelaide Reyes.......................manager of Burger King Dean Reynolds........................a weatherman Damaris Rodriguez....................married to Joe David Rose...........................Apex technician Leon Rosenshein .....................in jail for breaking into the U.S. Security Pam Sessler .........................married twice Debbie Simon.........................editor of the National Enquirer Shari Stern..........................girlfriend of a guitarist Ernest Stickle.......................house husband Greg Stiles..........................Mrs. Berger's houseboy Walter Suarez........................cab driver Carlos Trevino.......................Smokey the Bear's replacement David Tsui ..........................left wing radical Guy Tufau ...........................a computer engineer Derrick Ward.........................owner of Ham's Ricky Welkis.........................a G.Q. model Simmie Williams......................first black president 75 77 Hi. Remember me?? Chillin’ out at Burger King!!! Thai’s right, we’re bad!!! Who wants to be first? Thank God it’s Friday!! I give up!! Fight to the Finish! I know I look good! What do you want now?? “Beer Guzzlers’’ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President — Lori H. Vice President — Sarah C. Secretary — Barbra I. Treasurer — Gene K. 79 ! 80 What do you say Paul, should I slab him??? Remember When: Robin B„ Donna Gibson, and Lori H. played Charlie’s Angels and Mr. Conway was Bosley. Coleman’s basketball team chased our basketball team with white sheets and a cross. Gene D. and Lester G. threw up in Biology class. Coach’s map of the U.S. — a square with a tail. Mrs. Mintz’s beehive hairdo and fishnet stockings. David T. swore in Chemistry class and Mrs. Coombe cracked up. 1‘m not as innocent as I look Keep Sweeping, Lori Kathi C.’s mother dumped her whole desk on the floor in 4th grade and said “Clean up this damn mess!” Frunzi, The Fallsburg Flasher. Leon R. brought his math book 3 days in a row. Ricky W. and Mike M. wore shirts saying “Kill A Com- mie For Mommy!” Dish pan hands again! Theoretically speaking Leon ... Homework Homework Give Me A Break Very Interestin' 81 THE AWFUL TRUTH Name Known for pastime weakness pet peeve Sylvia Allen Sports playing sports getting up in the morning two-faced people Erie Anders British Flag partying rock Michael Jackson John Biller detention detention detention staying out of trouble Robin Billig her mother’s passes talking on the phone guys with blue eyes people that don’t care Jody Briski being a nice person sports going to school gym Brian Brooks Jeep partying girls JAPS Kenneth Carter roaming the halls playing basketball milk Health class Andy Castelli high-speed chases jamming acid, rock-n-roll getting snagged Steve Catania ‘on tap’ quarters playing quarters flat beer Kathi Cecil her “Bug” gymnastics Fred caffeine Sarah Chiancsc coy eyes and voluptuous smile unforgettably unmentionable Benjy Girls Billy Cole delivering papers annoying people Mexican women school Brian Costello being a twin riding motorcycles staying home from school Disco Mike Costello being a twin listening to rock music rock Duran-Duran Tom Crowley avoiding cameras sports food work Kim Daniels rapping watching soaps Michael Jackson Lisa Daniels watching TV watching TV old English phonies Denise Davis spanking bugging out MEW Lenny Monroe Mary Davis being shy sleeping Joe P. decisions Sean Davis producing in a clutch playing ball sweet kiss people taller than me Jeff DcBarc being absent on test days hanging at The Pines Blondes. 5'4 , Blue eyes girls w boyfriends Carl Decker brains basketball alcohol mother jokes at home Gene Doyle dunking flying high again Tami B. tall people jokes J.T. Doyle drinking playing quarters Gwen’s flat Bud Scan Edkins being a blonde-haired, blue eyed, easy going, nice guy getting personal with a personal female friend JAPS losing at anything Luis Feliciano being sick during gym trying to get Kirby deported waking up for school Dungan’s study hall Tonya Finn dressing up modeling nice clothes conceited guys Laurie Forest Bussy hanging out soaps conceited people Marie Frunzi exaggerating being “sociable” good music slow drivers Donna Gibson smiling being with Paul clothes being tickled Frank Gibson not shaving basketball Chicken McNuggets sitting on the bench George Gibson falling out of a tree Mr. Leshner'sclass cold beer warm beer Donna Gimmler being with Jeanne hanging out mornings Fish Linas Gintoff being a sports nut playing football Physics Islanders Sam Goldberg looking blitzed old Vienna Oswego school Stephanie Grossman having to repeat herself horseback riding chocolate waking up early, phonics Lester Gorr punching windows fighting AnnMarie JAPS Debbie Grudzias wearing black bandanas listening to music guys w ith big brown eyes JAPS Kirby Han putting “D” in place of “TH football Fist of Fury Dean R. Lori Helms her clothes flirting chocolate big brothers Israel Hernandez his notebooks sitting at the pool and catching rays a good notebook chemistry notebooks Jennice Hinton bangin'out fighting Junior gym Lisa Holley good advice drawing shyness people in the hallway Gwen Hooks smart mouth bugging out watching TV soaps liars, people being something they’re not 82 THE AWFUL TRUTH Name Known for pastime weakness pet peeve Barbara Ingrassia gossip sleeping food Monday mornings Willie James HAIR in school suspension chicken breast Debbie S. Diana Jones outgoing personality hanging out sexy male bodies conceited guys Elizabeth Jucha Cesar writing love notes Cesar bigots Wendy Kantrowitz her green ’68 Chevy selling close and personal relationships w God chocolate Shakespeare Joey Kimble being skinny being with Elliot Band-aids the color green Gene Krawee seltzer soccer blondes English compositions Lisa Kronenberg flirting ice skating gorgeous guys Jimmie W. Frank LaRuffa playing clarinet golfing J.N. responsibility Jeanne Lemoine being w Donna Gimmlcr doing artwork Jay waking up Dina Leunissen chains and spikes cruising and hanging out money gym teachers and JAPs Ron Lindridge washing hiscar going to movies $ money S staying after school Lisa McAdoo loving children, music basketball sleeping easily hurt feelings liars Michael McAllister a few things, nothing special playing sports ruvs Class of ’84 Shawn McCarthy his size listening to music cars people Chris Mathews playboy books music own delusions of grandeur LMN.GPR, Weasel Matthew Mabey yelling in halls doing nothing girls math Christine Miller casual wear sitting in sun rock V roll being a year young Paul Pellingcr partying skiing staying out of trouble girl’s excuses Estella Perez bugging out in hallway talking on phone to Walter tall. dark, handsome putting on contacts Tracy Peterson talking whack hanging out gorgeous guys stuck up people Paul Podhurst being in the art room watching boxing Donna slow drivers Molly Pomales slipping on high heels talking on phone Eddie people who think they have it all but don't Miguel Pomales Bean working on car orange moble doing what you hate to satisfy loved ones Felicia Ramos being crazy in school suspension men getting referrals Adelaide Reyes being tallest in class talking on phone cheesecake hypocrites Dean Reynolds talking too much dirt tracking going to school Kirby Han. school Damaris Rodrigues telling jokes reading Joe ugly guys Leon Rosenshein his computers programming computer games B.S. errors David Rose forgetting things dirt tracking Beer (Any Brand) OR. Pam Scssler making trouble study halls cute guys, B.C. JAPs Debbie Simon Brains bugging Marie little puppies w big, sad eyes Bruce Shari Stern being “innocent” getting out of gym D.K.A. toenails Ernie Stickle his tooth partying motorcycles school Greg Stiles his mustang sleeping healthy plants Mr. Pregot W alter Suarez cracking his neck Coody Cat Estella — short, dark, beautiful Estella playing hard to get Carlos Trivino being a pyromaniae sex girls stuck-ups David Tsui outstanding grades playing games waking up certain people Guy Tufau Chams J.R. Jill detention Derrick Ward being sweet and darling to the ladies meeting Janet Jackson in Birmingham girls stupid people Ricky Welkis having 7 cars before 18th birthday “Bathroom Action” “playing ’Nam” fast cars, fine women and Marlboros tampon commercials and “porkers” Simmie Williams fooling around being with Monique Puerto Rican Girls Charles Levine Steven Merchant Basketball Basketball Girls Nothing 83 MMMM... UpToNoGood Hi THERE!!! Remember... Lori H. hit herself in the head with the gavel at a senior meeting ... John Brewer’s Party ... Getting Permits on our birthdays ... Gene K. and Sarah C. never coming to school the whole year ... Kim D. tripped Estella P. in Mr. Townsend’s math class and she fell flat on her face . . . Robin B. never took swimming and still got A’s ... Mike M. and Ricky W. slept in trees during baseball practice ... Stephen S. got suspended for muttering faggot to Mr. Dungan . .. Dennis F. and Robin B. .. . Pep Rallies . .. Lecture ... Senior Year ... 84 HONOR SOCIETY 1st Row: Mrs. Catalano 2nd Row: Stephanie G., Elizabeth J.. Carol G.. Dana P.. Robin B. 3rd Row: Nikki C., DebbieS., Lori H., Israel H.. Leon R. Camera Shy: Shari S., David T., Donna Gibson, Stacey B. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 1st row: Neeka D., Jennifer N., Frank L., Dana P.. Mike M. 2nd row: StephanieG., Beth G.. Robin B., Dale S., Julie N. 3rd row: Israel H., Mrs. Grossman, Scott A. Camera Shy: Stacey B. 86 CHORUS Top Row — Clarence S. Kenny C, Roosevelt P., Todd M.. Mrs. Bernstein, Ms. Hershenhart Middle — Bonnie H., Felicia R., Monique M., Kathy H., Kim D., Sylvia A., Nancy R., Robin C.. Corrine K. Front — Kathi C., Lisa W., Gloria M., Toby C., Deborah S., Kathy F., Jackie F. Kneeling — Steve V. Missing: Elizabeth J., Wendy K., Tina H., Illana R., Joanne R.. Andrea C., Guiliana Q., Judy G. SENIORS Standing — Elizabeth J., Sylvia A.. Kenny C, Kim D., Felicia R. Kneeling Kathi C, Vice-Pres., Deborah S. — PRES. Missing — Wendy K. 87 BOfflBfiSTO — 0. fi. ffififififi Zfiffl'Pfi — HHlOlDSaffifillEK fiiOOllETTO COllt'ERT fMTflMfi — BfiSSi FMM MllffR, ClfliUMI mWLU BIWWIHR, Plfillfi ffilEiHIMSWB — filfififiifi MIfififfl BOIEfiO — URIEL ERifKSOll 1812” — T$CHWKfiWSK| MKI Overture “1812” (Ouvertvre Solennelle) Largo (J: 60) Cor’s, Tr’p- J 362 1. ♦ —— — =f — „ — � f f- ♦f —rte' “ m m .1 m m 1 t V 7— r t t w—y—f- TT 7 T —th p 7 I 1 7 T n r n 1 1 7 Basses 1 7'1 JEUtt Trb’s: Bat. BABS6S ! FRONT: ROBIN B , SHARI S.. FRANK L.. LISA K.. KATHI C. DONNA G. SECOND.SIMMIE W . MARY D.. LEON R .SARAH C.. BERNITA K. STEPHANIE G. THIRD: MICHAEL C . GUY T., ISRAEL H . PAUL P . JEFFREY D FOURTH: SHAWN M.. RICKY W.. GENE D . MICHAEL M CAMERA SHY: GENE K PRESIDENT: SHARIS. VICE-PRESIDENT: ISRAEL H. SECRETARY: STEPHANIE G. i ATTENDANCE OFFICER: KATHI C. Quiz Bowl In Tree — Boyd L., Steve V., Todd M. Standing — Tom B., Richard K.. David T., Leon R., Nikki C., Shari S., Mr. Foster, Lawrence K., Stephanie G. Missing — Israel H.. Gene K. Future Problem Seniors Solving Scott A., Todd K., John T. 90 OLYMPICS OF THE MIND FRONT ROW: ELIZABETH J.. DEBBIE S. SECOND ROW: WENDY K.. LEON R.. NIKKI C. RICHARD K., TODD M.. MRS. SLATER Division 2 Front Row: Merisa K.. Christie C. Second Row: Mrs. Slater. James L., Jonathan G.. Richie J.. Paul T., Sherrie G. Seniors FRONT ROW: WENDY K. SECOND: ELIZABETH J. THIRD: LEON R.. DEBBIE S. 91 COMET NEWSPAPER STAFF hront: Elizabeth J.. Mrs. Berger. Monique M. Second: Stephanie G., Carol G., Debbie S., Cheryl M. Last: Nikki C, Israel H., Lori H., Marie F.. Kelly M. STAGE CREW 92 Ishmael, Mrs. Longo., George G. GEORGE G., MICHAEL C. LIBRARY MEDIA CLUB Standing — Danny B„ David R., Miss Hass, Mark F., Kevin B.. Richard K. Sitting — liana R., Mrs. Anderman 93 Weather Club DAVID T„ ISRAEL H„ FRANK L., LEON R. Current Affairs Club DAVID T„ ISRAEL H„ FRANK L., LEON R. STAGE BAND 1st Row: Alcira L., Don A., Boyd L. 2nd Row: Leon R. 3rd Row: Brian L., Joanne R.. Joseph P., Mary D.. Joe L., Tom B. SENIORS LEONR , MARYD. Co-Signing the contract. Telling Adelaide R. she couldn’t drive because her feet couldn’t reach the pedals. Someone held a playboy centerfold up to the window on the Evita trip and a passerby broke the window. Stephanie G. got hit by a car at Paramus Park, but didn’t get hurt! Mrs. Grossman put an X on the hockey field to keep Kim D. in position. Robin B., Donna G., and Lori H., played Charlie’s Angels and Mr. Conway was Bosley. Remember When ... Diana J. and Pam S. and their sweat jackets. It was freezing outside and Mrs. Grossman would wear a coat and scarf out but tell the girls to change because it was warm out. Debbie G. with her chains! Mrs. Mintz used to make us pay her if we cursed. Mr. Halchak let us drive the 1st day of Driver Ed. and Mr. Primack’s classes didn’t drive for weeks. Mr- Levy took a point off of Frank L.’s math test because he spell- ed his own name wrong. OOH, La, La Do you believe this? When Mr. Rush told Guy T. to stay for detention and Guy said, “Now my momma ain’t gonna know where I is!” When Shawn M. would whistle everytime there was a word begin- ning with “S.” Lester G. and Gene D. threw up in class. 97 98 Mrs. Anderman — a megaphone Mr. Beard — a razor Mr. Beresa — a right earring Mrs. Berger — an automatic fern waterer Miss Bogan — a play to help with Mrs. Bradshaw — a starring role in a broadway play. Mrs. Catalano — a perfect circle Mr. Cecil — a subscription to “Cannon’s Weekly” Mrs. B. Cohen — a year’s supply of cats Mrs. C. Cohen — a calculator Mrs. Coombe — finished Chromatography labs Mr. Cooperman — a room above the dungeon Mr. Collura — a lawn Mr. Duncan — “Duncan’s Book of Famous Quotes” Mr. Dungan — Wendy K. Mr. Foster — “1001 Truly Obnoxious Jokes” Mrs. Grossman — A MUZZLE Mr. Halchak — case of baseballs Mrs. Halchak — a blizzard in May Ms. Hass — Girl scout cookies Ms. Hershenhart — a bass section Mrs. Hilf — The yearling Commemorative stamp Mr. Isaacs — A computer Mrs. Kaplan — T.V. Dinners Mr. Kasofsky — A yearbook staff ti doesn’t depend on him for everyth� Ruffa — a band I neck out. r. Leshner — another class like ours. Mr. Levy — a direct line to O.T.B. Mr. Ligon — a day off Longo — a new microphone McDermott — a dollar bill bowtie . Marsden — a winning soccer n ednick — an assistant . Mills — someone who can use a imputer rs. Millstein — ice packs that don’t leak. Mr. Neiderman — a movie Mr. Primack — an original summary Mrs. Rader— Mrs. Rowen Mr. Rush — a contract at the track Dr. Salvi — A lifetime supply of reeds Mrs. Schwartz — a secretary Mrs. Sheard — the answers to everyone’s questions Mrs. Shursky — a free period Mrs. Slater — a room that doesn’t leak or smell. Mr. Stieglitz — Statler and Waldorf Mr. Tollin — Everything he had at the beginning of the year Mr. Topper — Leon R. Mr. VanVleet — The respect the basketball team deserves Mr. Weiner — The dugouts. 1st ROW STEPHANIE G., MOLLY P., SYLVIA A., LISA M. 2nd ROW: HOPE R„ HOLLI N., CAROL G.. AUDRA G 3rd ROW: COACH FELDMAN, LYNETTE J (MANAGER) j.v. 1st Row — Dawn S.. Alcira L., Jackie F. 2nd Row — Kelly M.. Nora V., Kathy F., Stacy L. SENIORS 1st — MOLLY P., SYLVIA A. 2nd — LISA M.. STEPHANIE G. 100 1st Row: Brian L., Sean D. 2nd Row: Kenny C, Simmic W., Gene D., Israel H., Russ I., Anthony G., Coach VanVleet SENIORS KENNY C.. SIMMIE W., SEAN D., ISRAEL H.. GENE D. j.v. 1st Row: Vance T. Brian T., Robbie F., Eric D., Andrew E., Jimmy G., Paul E. 2nd Row: Anthony G., Oscar G., Larry K. 101 1st Row: Kathy H., Dawn S., Kelly M., Coach Lounsbury. Dale S., Debbie G., Stephanie G. 2nd Row: Jennifer N., Monique W. T E N N I S SENIOR ISRAEL H . Brian G. BOYS STEPHANIE G. 102 GENEK. V A R S I T Y 1st row: DEAN R., LINAS G., FRANKIE L., PAUL PEL.. RICKY W.. ISRAEL H., MICHAEL M. 2nd row: Todd H., SHAWN M., Andy C.. Paul E., Mike M.. Mr. Marsden and Mr. Halchek L SENIORS 1st Row: Jay W„ Mark P., Ralph L.. Scott A.. Dale P. 2nd Row: Jose P., Todd K.. Brian L., Alex G., Coach Weiner. 3rd Row: Steve G.. Gary S., Fausto P., Shawn N., Glenn T. 103 1st Row: Dawn S.. Michelle H., Kelley C, Corrine K., SARAH C. 2nd Row: MARY D., Tami E., Samantha S., Vanessa S. Camera Shy: Lisa M. s o F T B A L L SENIORS SARAH C, MARY D., LISA M. 104 T R A C K 1st row: CHRIS M., SYLVIA A., LORI H., STEPHANIE G., Joey K. (manager) Coach Grossman. Monique M. 2nd row: Alcira L., Jackie F.. Bunky H., Nanette G., Jennifer M., Sophie K., Cathy F.. Hope R. 3rd row: Shannon O.. Regina M.. Stacy G.. Toni S., Stella B.. Dawn R.. Dawn R. 4th Row: (Mgr.) Michelle S., Mary B.. Maureen M. SENIORS CHRIS M.. STEPHANIE G.. MOLLY P.. SYLVIA A.. LORI H. 105 VARSITY SOCCER Eric Daniels. David Tsui, Paul Exner, Fausto Parada, Mike McAllister, Eugene Doyle. John Brucr, Russel Ivory. Eugene Krawcc, Willie James, Butch Resnick, Coach Marsdcn. Israel Hernandez. Paul Pellinger, Ralph Lugo, Richard Glasser, Jason Lebranch, Sam Goldberg, Frank Gibson David Tsui, Mike McAllister, Sam Goldberg, Frank Gibson. Gene Krawec. Gene Doyle, Paul Pellinger. Willie James. Israel Hernandez j.v. SOCCER Boyd Lund. Adam Maresca, John Tyler. Tim Plettcr, Jeff Kaplan. Steven Glasser. Jason Berger, Tom Brown. Richard Lungcn. Alex Goldberg. Brian Luster. Roosevelt Payton, Bcnji Houston. Eric Patton o R s 106 FIELD HOCKEY 1st Row: KIM D.. MOLLY P., SYLVIA A 2nd Row: Coach Grossman. Lisa S., Alcira L., Hope R., Vanessa S., Andrea J.. Toby C, Verne M., Monique M. 3rd row: Carol G., Lori A., Holly N.. Stacy G., Basha. Dawn R., Laura B. SENIORS Cheerleading 1st Row: I'ami B, Coach Nevins, Bunky H. 2nd Row: LORI H.. Monique M. 3rd Row: Toby C. SYLVIA A., MOLLY P., KIM D. SENIOR LORI H. 107 SENIORS GOLF Frankie LaRuffa, Ricky Welkis Andrea Cecil. Coach Cecil, Kathi Cecil, Mark Goldstein. Patrick Ivaninsky, Walter Kathi Cecil Van Vleet. Doug Shaw, Bob McKcon CROSS SENIOR COUNTRY 108 1st Row: Amy C., Jamie W., Nora V., Michelle H. 2nd Row: Corinne K., SARAH C, Audra G., Mindy B. SENIOR SARAH C. 109 1st Row: Amy C., Debbie B., Mrs. Halchek., Stacy B., Jamie W.. Corinne K.. Paul Pel. 2nd Row: Mathew S., Guy T., Ricky W., Brian K., Shawn N. Camera shy: Mike M., Michael Med., Mark P.. Joseph L., Jason B. Angie M.. Molly M., Nora V., Michelle H., Stacy L. Staying at Leon R.’s house till 2:00 A.M. (IZ and Robin) ... Frankie L. and Mike M. playing with gum in Mr. Neiderman’s class ... Beresa’s jokes in Business Law ... Beresa throwing Paul out of Law again and again ... Walter S. flicked his bic near Adelaide’s rear and she said she smelled fire ... Linas G. and Greg S. and Paul Podhurst got perms . .. Lori H. never learned how to drive in Driver’s Ed__ REMEMBER ... Calculus ... “Oh the sun is shinin’ oh, happy day.” ... Miss Jeanette screaming at Jeffrey ... Mr. Rush’s brother ... Rush’s methane ... Mr. K.’s mustache, shaving it off, and having it again ... Play Rehearsals ... Mel’s Fun Day ... Frank L., Gene K., Mike M., Iz. H., Robin B., copying Shari S.’s notebook year after year, after year ... Robin B. Xeroxing everything!!! MEMORIES... Ill Underclassmen Verbum Sapientiae — Satis” A word to the wise: Sometimes the best view of Fallsburg is through a rear view mirror! ”the Dune” Class of “85” Class of “86” Class of “87” 113 Focus 1984 Publisher: Taylor Publishing Co. Editor in Chief: Leon R. Advisor: Jay Kasofsky Cover Design: Shawn M. Sports: Israel H. Layout: Mary D. and Donna G. Literary: Steph G. Typing: Lisa K. Photography: Marie F. The publication of this yearbook could not have been possible without the help of the following merchants and individuals Thank You From The Class of “84” 114 Good Luck Paul and the class of ’84 From The Podhurst Families Congratulations Class of ’84 Kaplan Cabinet Co. Custom Designed Kitchens Richmaidand Millbrook Cabinets Route 42 Irving Kaplan So. Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779 914-434-7080 Good Luck Leon Rosenshein and Class of 1984 South End Garage Route 42, South Fallsburg Mr. and Mrs. Harold Halprin (914) 434-7221 and family Congratulations to the Class of “84” Merrell-Benco Agency Inc. East Broadway P.O.Box 1100 Monticello, N.Y. 12701 796-1500 “Complete Insurance Service” Becky’s C Store Woodridge, N.Y. A Friend of Leon Rosenshein “A toast — To Life and Health' Sandi Merle Good luck to Wendy And Her Class Kantrowitz Bros. Inc. Garage Best Wishes Ellenville National Bank Ellenville, NY with offices at: Woodridge, NY Pine Bush, NY Kerhonkson, NY Member F.D.I.C. Congratulations and Good Luck You’ll Need It! Phone Fallsburg 9 A. Alport S Plumbing, Heating and Pump Supplies South Fallsburg, NY South Fallsburg, NY 12779 Good Luck Shawn and The Class of 84 McCarthy’s Catskill Amusement, Inc. Coin Operated Music Amusement Games P.O. Box 204, Main St., Hurleyville, N.Y., 12747 Dial: 914-434-5343 Phone: (914) 434-7272 Shomer Shabbos Pareve MADNICK’S BAKERY Under Strict Rabbinical Supervision Wishes You luck South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779 Congratulations Class of ’84 Joey Messina’s Crossway Restaurant Lounge Rt. 42 Box 433 Fallsburg, N.Y. 12733 Telephone (914) 434-8880 TELEVISION APPLIANCES Authorized G.E., Zenith, Sony, Kitchen-Aid and Jenn-Air Dealers Sales and Service South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779 Sam Kaplan, Pres. Brad Kaplan, Vice Pres. Store: 914-434-4241 Home: 914-794-5833 119 Isabelle Rawich Attorney At Law Main Street — box 281 914-434-4988 South Fallsburg, NY “Good Luck” 12779 Leon To Grandma A Friend Congratulations to the Class of 1984 From Robert and Sue Best Wishes to Leon Krutman And The Class of 84 and Mom, Dad Murry and Linda and Sari Gaiman and Robert and Sari Gaiman Good Luck Donna and the Class of ’84 from The Gibson Family Phone: 434-9459 The Village Inn Catering Small Parties Tim, Chris and Bumpy Hill Route 42 South Fallsburg, NY Smith’s Shoes Orthopedic Fitting Best Wishes to the Pro Keds — Nike — Puma Class of '84 Adidas — Converse J.G.’s Liquor % Main Street South Fallsburg Erlich and Schweid Family The Pines Hotel wishes the Class of ’84 the Best of Luck Steingart Associates, Inc. Printing and Advertising You’re Putting Us On Custom T-Shirts A Division of Steingart Associates Wish the Senior Class Much Success ' South Fallsburg, NY 914-434-4321 The Sweets of the Mountain The Class of '84 sweeten Your Day with Candy Stephen Altman, President Mountain Candy Cingar Co., Inc. Lake St., P.O. Drawer “0” So. Fallsburg, New York 12779 Telephone: 914-434-5674 Best Wishes to The Class of 1984 Fallsburg Bottling Works, Inc. South Fallsburg, NY KEUAMJ MARINE MIDLAND BANK There’s Marine everywhere you go. Helping the community in mom ways than you may realize. we finance local busmen Lend «men and large compernes the money they need 'or «Panuon. new bu ngs, worteogcaprfai We also offer consumers a wdc variety of personal bantong serwees at almost 300 branches statewide Our employees are active contributors to count � communrty organizations dvoug out New ttrt State looiong lor a kxal bank mats mvolved n Yit’s AUTO BODY FALLSBURG, N.Y. Expert Refinishing — Body and Fender Repairs — Glass Replacement — Phone: (914) 434-6280 122 CARL KERN — Proprietor Best of Luck to Lisa Kronenberg and The Class of 1984 Sullivan County Linen Systems Co., Inc. Division of Sullivan County Steam Laundry, Co. Inc. Serving Hotels, Hospitals, and Nursing Homes for over 3 Generations 434-6633 Best Wishes to the Class of ’84 — especially Debbie G. — Jerry Nosenchuck Mountaindale, N.Y. Congratulations Class of ’84 Dependable Kross Sanitation David Paige — President Congratulations! From All of Us At Septic Tank Cleaning OUNKIN' DONUTS, Sewer Line Maintenance Portable toilet Rental Its worth the trip. Rt. 42 North Monticello Congratulations To The Class of ’84 to The Class of 1984 Fallsburg is Proud of You From the Faculty and Staff 1 am Proud of You Now You show us we are justified of the Benjamin in our feelings By what you do with the rest of Cosor Elementary your lives School Love and Best Wishes to You All. Your Foundation For Success Mrs. Chaiet Best Wishes To Robin and the class of '84 with much continued success Love The Billigs . Compliments of S. Wiener Furniture 50 50 Hair Design Co., Inc. Peter and Gloria Paul South Fallsburg, NY 234 b’way, monticello, N.Y. 794-2868 Ft- ■ Member American Society ASTA of Travel Agents Best of Luck, Graduates ifci Sullivan County Travel Bureau. Inc. Harvey’s Restaurant and ■ I Vl W V I mm M ■ V M M J ■ ■ ■ W ■ Pizza Parlor 8 Chestnut Street Liberty, NY 12754 Main Street South Fallsburg MEMBER LEE BAUMANN, President GIANTS OFFICE: 914-292-7560 434-2059 434-9532 in i S W Ice Cream Compliments of Inc. Eddie’s Famous Foods chip Cook.o X O Q. ° o 3 ° Chipwich E.S.P. Jewelry Good Luck Graduates from o' Patti, Glenn and Dustin Kessler ESP Jewelry 234 Broadway, Monticello 794-2889 Best Wishes From Malman Bros. Hardware Main Street So. Fallsburg, N.Y. Build Your Future with The Class of '84 Best Wishesl Good Luck to the Class of ’84 Fallsburg Lumber Co. Inc. Laurel Ave. So. Fallsburg 914-434-6161 The Kraf Family Gil, Bobbi, Ira and Brian Best of Luck Brian, Linda Adam and Noah ingber Trading Post Rock Hill, N.Y. Monticello, N.Y. Go For It Class of ’84 Julie — Amy — Dawn Ruth and Solomon Cohen Diesel Kerosene Home Heating Fuels 434-5760 Anderman Oil Congratulations to the Class of 1984 from Congratulations to Paul and the Class of ’84 From Your Proud Family Jack, Selma and Joy Pellinger KAZOO Distributors, Inc. Larry Kasofsky Tel. 914-434-2500 Box 822 Market Square Building Woodridge, NY 12789 (914) 794-2657 Discount Sound Authorized SANYO Sales and Service 284 BROADWAY Monticello, New York 12701 HARVEY MARK Compliments ' IIP® Aaron Stollman Gerald Stollman Krieger Chev. — Olds. Stollman Fish Co., Inc. SAAB Wholesale and Retail i Krieger Fish • Appetizers • Provisions Body Co. I Tel. 434-4770 WOODRIDGE Tel. (914) 794-1800 310 Broadway Monti|ello, NY 12701 • I 128| Congratulations to the Class of 1984 From A Friend Best of Luck to the Phone (914) 434-8051 Franki Johnny’s Italian continental cuisine Pizzeria and Restaurant (Friendly Atmosphere) Class of 1984 Nat and Rosalie Kagan Joseph and Lisa Continuous servings Lunch and Dinner Full Italian Menu and Seafood Main Street Hunleyville, NY Good Luck to the Class of’84 From All of us who’ve been there before! 129 BigVai|ill i at Oaccs P.O. Bo 397, Woodridge, N.Y. 12789 914 - 434 • 5321 212 - 960 • 8750 P.O. Box 397 12789 914-434-5321 Best Wishes AND CONTINUE SUCQESS TO TH Class of 1984 AND Compliments 5f Ron and San ly KUTKIEWK Z 130 Duso Steel Supply Inc. Rt. 52 White Sulphur Rd. Liberty, NY 12754 Municipal Supplies The Davis’ Mom, Dad, Michele Bisha and Charlie Compliments of Sullivan’s Department Stor Rt. 17-52 Liberty, NY Orange Plaza, Middletown, NY RETAIL — 1 BIG S OIL WHOLESALE Gasoline Heating Oils 434-5560 $$$$ SAVE Woodridge $$ Ellenville BUDGET PLAN • Kerosene • Diesel 647-5900 Big Saver Mini Marts Citgo Discount Gas Monticello • Woodbourne • Ellenville • Liberty Murry’s Cleaners Shirt Launderers, Tailoring, Coin-Operated Laundermat Lake Street, So. Fallsburg 434-5514 (914) 434-4023 FR SERVICE Automotive Repair 24 Hour Towing Frank Stratton Owner Operator Congratulations Stephanie and The Class ol 1984 With Love Sanford, Esther, Jan and Jeffrey Pleasant Valley Day Camp South Fallsburg, NY Fallsburg Teachers’ 1 Association Best Wishes to The Class of ’84 % 1 «• , A � 6. A v V wn of Fallsburg Town Board Brian Ingber, Supervisor Joseph F. LaRuffa, Councilman Gary Tavormina, Councilman Robert L. Kaplan, Councilman Kenneth Kalter, Councilman Bernard Silverman, Town Attorney Rita Balbirer, Town Clerk 1 m BEST WISHES TO THE Class o 1984 FROM lOVANI’S GIOV SUBS PIZZERIA RICHIE and DON CONGRATULATIONS FROM Main Street South Fallsburg 434-4321 RT. 42 MONTICELLO 794-8668 re Putting Us On Tee Shirts Have a nice day and don’t Forget your lessons The LaRuffa Family Good Luck To The Class of '84 The Hazelnis Family Mel, Cynthia, Craig and Michael Congratulations To The Class of ’84 from an Robert, Merryl, Alan and Jamie Kaplan Best of Luck To The Best Wishes To Ricky And The Class of’84 Irwin, Nanette and Jamie Welkis Class of ’84 Mitchell S. Beresa Best Wishes Best Wishes To Monticello the Class of ’84 Greenhouses Home Phone Inc. Center Heins Sons Main Street So. Fallsburg, N.Y. . 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