Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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SCENES AT GHS . . . Moving scenery into position takes the combined efforts of freshmen John Jakobovic PatMidiri. and Tom Baroody A harried student replaces a ballpoint pen ust before a test; a quarterback practices short passes with a football in perfect shape; the lights go up on the annual musical All of these things happen because of the people working behind the scenes at GHS but these students' hard work earns them a varsity letter Girls' soccer manager Amy Krauss said that she enjoys the sport and likes helping out the team As manager, her duties ranged from picking up equipment to keeping the score book As part of his job as football manager. Pat Dinan made sure all equipment was in order Marc Kroeger, a senior on the team, felt Dinan was an excellent manager because he was everyone s friend and contributed greatly to the team spirit Managers of the volleyball teams were George VanDerveer and Peggy McGowan. While both helped out during the games. VanDerveer also practiced with the team Peg was a great help at the scorer's table, commented Kellie Stenzel. During the school day, the School Store may be a more intrinsic part of GHS life than many people realize. Kim Perry, a senior who manages the store, says that though standard items like sweatshirts and tickets are sold, more controversial products are on tap ' Among these are candy items Pam Crosier is one student who thinks that candy is a good thing, as it offers a quick pick-me-up. I think selling soda pop would be a good idea too, she commented ed She listed t-shirts, mugs, pitchers, pencils The list is endless and includes posters and mechanical drawing pencils However, there is no doubt that candy is a big part of the sales In addition to the store personnel, there is another group of people who are important behind the scenes at GHS Those who attend the theatrical productions know what is happening on stage, but few are aware of what happens behind those curtains. The Stage Crew is responsible for taking care of props, scenery, curtains, and lighting Liesl Zappler, who is a junior, is in charge of all lights and designs the patterns, deciding what colors must be used The controls for the complex system are located in the light booth far above the auditorium. Matt King is also kept busy in the light box as he operates the spots Sybil Kean, stage manager for 1982-83, oversees the whole crew, the rest of whom must move sets and place props With the skills they learn as managers, as salespeople, and as stage crew. GHS students sometimes become a part of the outside school community, volunteering their services, or using them in part-time jobs. For instance, the role of the manager of “We sell other things, too, besides can-an athletic team is generally overlooked, dy, Kim Riccione, a sophomore, stat- Student ute 11

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BEHIND THE As she waits for her purchase. Lori DiPaula (above) chats with the salesperson in the School Store Backstage. Matt King (top right) adjusts the ropes that control the curtains Stage Crew (right) Row 1 — Vicki Scott. Cym Coffman. Scott Rhmevault. Sybil Kean. Matt King Row 2 — John Jakobovic. Pat Midiri. Steve Pirozzi. Tom Baroody

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The Student Council supports it. The cheerleaders initiate it. It makes a school unique. It is school spirit. While many students mention pep rallies and spirit weeks as the core of GHS’s spirit, Kelly McCann says, School spirit to me is all the happy students. Danielle Granger and Audrey Bagshaw feel that the cheerleaders and pep rallies help to symbolize the spirit Kelly Malone, however, says that her idea of GHS's enthusiasm is all the classes getting together to support the team at games George Nimeh agrees: Who could forget Dinger's doing G-E-N-E-V-A with a growl towel at the b-ball games? Kevin Ferreri feels that there should be more rallies in which the athletes participate and several spirit weeks throughout the year But there are other ways the GHS students show their loyalty to their school. One of those is in helping others. Initiated just this year, the National Honor Society Tutoring Program is the result of many requests by parents, faculty, and the student body NHS members use the Activities Room during their study halls to meet with students who have requested assistance. Those participating, work through the Guidance Office to set a schedule Barb Shelley gets great satisfaction out of working with the freshmen: ,It’s really great to see them do better in a class with just a little help. GHS students also learn to reach out to the community through three school sponsored functions. One of these, CPR, is now a part of the health requirement at GHS. This teaches students the basic one-man process. The course involves one introductory session, three hands-on sessions, and a test Students take turns perfecting their skills under the supervision of a certified instructor Mary Zakour, who was in the program for a semester, felt that it was a worthwhile addition to the cumculum. Jon Yates, Jeff Steadman, Trisha Ringer, and Chris Sen-ack took part in the BYOB (Better Your Own Body) program at Cooperative Extension in Canandaigua. The first part of the program was two sessions where they learned the facts about alcohol and how to teach them to 8th graders During the second part, they planned activities and discussions suitable for junior high students. During the past three years, GHS has worked with the Red Cross on the blood drive Heading the project this year was student volunteer Ed Barber. The Red Cross has recently expanded into high schools because they need to grow. If people start donating at age seventeen, they are likely to continue. Because of the turnout in high schools, the 17 and 18 year olds are probably the number one age group giving blood One hundred seventeen donors showed up this year and gave 86 pints of blood. Whether they are cheering on their starting five, decorating a hall, or giving the gifts of learning and life to others, GHS students everyday show their loyalty to their high school. THAT I2 Sludenl Life