Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1989 volume:

VV;;;'i '■. v£? ; ’ s' '■' :' ■ . '.'• V' • V ■ Table of Contents 6 Shady Days Student Life 44 Raise the Shades Academics 76 Shady Characters People 154 Behind the Shades Activities 178 In the Shade Sports 14 Shades of Hicksville Community Ms. J. Gelbcrg Hicksville High School Division Avenue Hicksville, New York 11801 COMET 1989 A Shade Away An end nin Graduation. Throughout your senior year, you could almost taste it. Thoughts of the “big moment ” smolder in the corner of your mind like an unopened candy bar waiting to be eaten. As much as we antici- pated our last day of high school, a different emotion also emerged. A longing for the past tinged with mem- ories of the long road to “senior-hood” haunted our thoughts as we took that first step towards the future. The many times we complained about school seemed almost comical by the time we had it all over with, yet we knew that this end was just a shade away from a beginning. Looking back through our four years of high school there is so much to reminisce about. The ninth grade dance, a far cry from our senior prom, holds memories of limo rides, gym decorations, and “prom-ish ’ gowns that won’t easily be forgotten. Tenth grade rolled around and we experienced, once r-« H • ML P flB , again, the confusion of being the youngest in the school. PSAT’s, ACT’s, and our SAT’s awaited us in our junior year, not to mention the Regents and the monstrous work load that we actually finished. Finally, our senior year arrived and everything seemed to go by so fast. Homecoming brings memories of a victori- ous day, not only for the seniors who won the float com- petition, but for everyone as the day was topped with a triumphant football game. The highlights of the time we spent together are etched in our hearts and minds. What we have gotten from this school stretches far be- yond the various intellectual skills we have absorbed through the years. The ability to communicate, react, and share the good and bad times with each other is the main thing we have attained; and when we come down to it, it’s the quality that will be most helpful when we’re a shade away from the rest of our lives. -Giokazta Molina o- - V-'V- V.v p v v r.-.-VW.-Vil-' '' ♦ « “ . «; T v - «♦ Hanging out at a party, Seniors Tom Karukakalam, Kar- en Redman, and Paul Mango talk about their future plans and joke about the present. Sophomores Rich Nofi, Joe Reneisen, Tim Andrew, Ed Hodkinson, Erik Matz, Pat Mullen and senior Lisa Mes- sina hang out at Homecoming and show that Hicksville students school spirit is not determined by their class. After school, freshman Joey Leoce, sophomore John Doyle and junior Brigitte Blazer use their free time to catch up on some homework in front of the school build- ing. Opening Page 3 Seniors Paul Mango. Karen Redman and Denise Beja take turns signing the guest book at a birthday party in the fail of 1987 Senior Harry Pangas, student council president, encourages shouts and applause of school spirit from the rowdy student body gathered at the pep rally. 4 Opening Memories for the Future We have been together for such a long time that it’s hard nothing to do with it.” to imagine not having each other around anymore, although More extravagant types of fun came about in high this is a time to look to the future, and to the various incidents school. Junior Ken Klein recalls heartwarming moments that have helped create valuable memories for all of us. Many people have known each other since first grade and this has made life interesting throughout our years at school. For example, Senior Vicki Cullen remembers way back in sixth grade “When Allison Lombardi and Rich Engert were married by Michael Rose.” Senior Diana Fuchsmsan also remembers her days as a sixth grader when “I loved Rick Springfield and Billy S EB Junior High brought more daring escapades. Senior Liz Carese and Margret Van Doran recall the eighth grade trip when “We tied Rob Grote’s and Ernie’s shoelaces together and made them walk.” Senior John Beggs remembers the same trip “When mothballs appeared in the girls’ bathroom and I had on the Paris trip “Walking on the banks of the Seine and eating ice cream with two of my friends We have been through pep rallies and parties and dances together and most likely those memories will not fade. Despite the hard work and difficult times that came with the territory of school, what we will really remember are the good times; the times of happiness; the times of laughter. We have been a part of each others lives for so long, it will be hard to say goodbye but no matter how hard it may be, it is our turn to raise the shades on the future. Miss B. Pilkington The Junior prom in the spring of 1988 was made especially unforgettable for Sean Tower, Junior prom king and Denise Scrabrissi, Junior prom queen, when they received their royal crowns from principal Hogan. Openins 5 6 Student Life Shady Days Adel Ibrahim e’re back! As we walked through the doors, it felt as if we had never left. The summer flew by and school had begun again. But, there was one difference: we were seniors! One of the most exciting parts of the first day of school was seeing how people have changed over the summer. What have they been doing? Where did they go? Who lightened their hair? Who had the darkest tan? Senior Jennifer Brennan said, “I was happy to see all of my friends who I hadn’t seen all summer.” Although the first day of school was exciting for most people, others felt nervous at the pros- pect of making new beginnings by entering a new school. Senior Par Gustafsson, a Swedish ex- change student, says, “I felt alone because I didn’t know anybody, but after a few days I made| friends. Everybody was very friendly.” 'C o u Sc o t Most people were happy to be back and see their friends, but the novelty wore off by the time eighth period rolled around and, as usual, we all got restless. For example, Donna Caloia wondered, “How many days are left?” while senior Stephen McNicholas asked, “When’s lunch?” The opening days of our senior year, no matter how they were, will always be a treas- ured memory. We finally made it to the top and we deserved the spotlight! As senior Kathrine Woodcheke exclaimed, “This is our year!” Maria Pohanis January Graduates Donna Caloia and Abby El Khatib smugly sit through the first week of school knowing that they won’t be here very much longer. 8 Opening Days .5 -3 2 a c 5 On the first day of school, seniors Jennifer Brennan, Claudine Maas, Vicky Cullen, Laura Lombardo, and Diane Boehmler rush to lunch as Diane rummages through her pocketbook for her car keys. Victor Molina anticipates his media writing assignments while listening to Mr. Scalia’s interesting first day of school speech. Did the medical waste problem, last summer, stop you from going to the beach? enior Colleen Kelly, cautious of strong currents and deep waters, ears a life preserver while vacationing at Sand Island. Senior Cathy Totino attempting to maneuver her ski-boat, for the first time, skids across the surface of the Sand Island wat- ers at the beginning of a summer vacation. Seniors Jennifer Brennan and Claudine Maas while camping in June happily swing into the beautiful forests of Pennsylvania for a relaxing afternoon he situation was disgusting!”, exclaimed se- nior Donna Caloia. “The best part of the summer is the beach and it was ruined.” Summer this year on Long Island presented many problems. Throughout the summer months, many area beaches were closed due to medical waste. Moreover, temperatures reached record highs mak- ing the heat unbearable. So what did people do over the summer? Senior Abby ElKhatib traveled to Florida where she visited Walt Disney World and Epcot Center. “I didn’t like Disney World because I thought it was too childish, but I loved Epcot Center.” Many people found relief by going to local pools or getting summer jobs. As Jennifer Brennan said, “I went to Drivers’ Ed. and worked at Cantiague Park as a lifeguard. That’s about it.” pcM. in 7 For many seniors, this will be the last summer before starting college. Summer is supposed to be relaxing and fun. Hopefully, the beach situation will be cleaned up by this upcoming summer. - Vicki Cullen. Seniors Vicki Cullen, Lisa Grillo, and Diane Boehmler enjoy the summer at Jones Beach as they fry their oily bodies in the scorching sun while the medical waste accumulates. Summer 11 Dancing is what Mike Sposasto and Doug Rossol do during their free time on the weekends. They make sure they’re all caught up on the latest movies. Senior Maria Pohanis makes time over the weekend to shop for all her beauty needs at Austin Drug Store. t’s the best part of the week! What is it? The weekend! It’s the best time to catch up on the time lost dur- ing the week. A perfect example is junior Victor Molina. When asked what he does on weekends, Victor said, “On my weekends, I work and hang out with my girlfriend.” For most people, the weekend spells relax- ation, which takes various forms. Whether it be a party, dancing, hanging out or just seeing a movie, teenagers spend time planning their weekend to get the most out of it. “I like to go to the city and visit the museums with my boyfriend, ” comments Jennifer Brennan, who believes the weekend should be spent doing fun and exciting things. Many students, however, have less time for them- Jselves on the weekend. Like Victor, many work and that takes up most of their time. Last, but not least, the weekend is the only time for all those “study conscious” students who need to catch up on school work. Life moves too fast; don’t miss it. Although Monday to Friday may seem like an eternity, the weekend will surely arrive, Every time! -Vivian Ibrahim _§ Senior Lenny Scolaro spends his weekends practicing his driving skills cjjjand learning how to become a sportsmanlike driver. cc Weekends 13 V Mi2BL o Team!, the student crowd roared with spirit as the different teams ran out across the football field at the pep rally. If the black and orange colors didn’t vividly pour over the uniforms, the mascot leaped off of them. The many teams succeeded in portraying their high spirits and school dedication. They also created an increase in the amount of excitement of their peers who sat on the bleachers and witnessed the event. “Even though the people on the field were more into it than the people on the bleachers,” said junior Chris Kouroupakis, “the audience soon be- came just as high spirited.” The commotion and cheer overwhelmed the bleachers several minutes into the Pep Rally and “most kids were very enthusi- astic and high spirited,” said freshman Joe Gaxser- ow. The participants of the Pep Rally shared the same feeling as the viewers. “Being a cheerleader, our job is to bring out the spirit of the audience and the team. The Pep Rally was a good opportunity for everybody to get involved,” said senior Lisa Grillo. The school spirit exhibited at Hicksville High School reveals to visitors the excitement and the in- volvement of those who attend the school. The outgo- ing teams and the many students who take advan- tage of the large selection of activities prove once again that our school rises above the rest. - Maria Pohanis Student Government President Harry Pangas starts out the school year on the right foot as he proceeds down the players’ runway at the Pep Rally. As Presi- dent, Harry’s got his work cut out for him. 14 Pep Rally Senior Varsity Soccer Players: Mike Luongo, Chris Mammas, Par Gustaff sen, Jack Fabrizio, and Willie Sneddon in order to stimulate school spirit at the Pep Rally, wear orange and black attire. At the Pep Rally, the Starlet kickline give a sneak preview of their new routines, on the fifty yard line, to the crowd of students, fans, and teachers in order to spark their sparked. The sophomore float prepares to leave the field after the Comets literally stomped” the Lawrence Tornadoes at Homecoming. At Homecoming the Hicksville cheering section discusses highlights from the victorious football game. he football field lit up, as black and orange rippled in the bleachers. Shouts of approval _______________I were heard each time the home team scored and the cheerleaders kicked and chanted Homecoming cheers that kept spirits high. Senior Jackie Fiorillo recalls,“that was the one day you could see school spirit everywhere.” Similarly, senior Marylou Bertone said, “Everyone brought a positive atti- tude of team spirit and togetherness.” No matter what grade you were in, Homecoming was a must to attend. Even people who graduated years ago were back to cheer on Hicksville at Homecoming ’88. Senior Nicole Emandie said, “I felt good with all my friends there, and we had lots of fun rooting for our foot- ball players.” The most exciting part of Homecoming, aside from the vic- torious game, was halftime, with the float competition, the mar- ching band, and the announcement of the new Homecoming queen. Speaking about the the senior float, Fran Baer explain- ed that “we worked on it for about one month and even though «= the concept of creating a tornado seemed tough, when we won, jj all the work was really worth it.” Finding out who would win homecoming queen and princesses was another highlight of SeAaaC evenycvJiene. Homecoming. Jenique Nijboer recalls “when Jeanine Sirey won, she was really excited and we were all happy to see her win.” The marching band and the Color Guard made this year’s halftime much more colorful. In addition, according to senior Tom Reiley, “the kickline’s modern dance routines were really fun to watch.” All in all, Homecoming was not only a great event because of the Hicksville victory, but also fun to be at because of the exciting and unforgettable atmosphere. — Giok- azta Molina Senior Ralph Santiago gapes at the incredible play carried out by Hicksville offense at Homecoming. Homecoming 17 Mrs. Steneck Seniors Chris Horvath and Maria Pina take time out between periods to share a precious moment together at their lockers. Seniors Francesca Barilla, Denise Sciabarissi, and Colleen Kelly embrace in a big ‘three muskateers’ hug in between classes. riendships. We feel that they’ll last for- ever. But is this possible? After all, “forever” is a long time. With college just around the corner and new relationships to be formed, we have to wonder if the old ones will fade. I know we all like to think that we’ll keep our high school friends in the future, but we may be wrong. Did you know that most people keep their college buddies over their high school pals? Senior Tara Schropher feels confident in that “the really close friendships that I’ve made over the years will last and stay close throughout college, but the ‘hi-bye’ relationships will fade.” Senior Sean Tower agrees that “the everyday relationships won’t last, but the good ones will.” It will be difficult, but hopefully we’ll all keep in touch. But the thought of never seeing any of our high school chums after graduation still sits in the ‘ 74ieveaCCy cCa e cvcCC Ca t!' back of our minds. Senior Nauman Shah feels that our high school relationships “will last if we’re mature about them.” Who do you think will remain close? -Maria Pohanis Senior John Mandra is determined to show his girlfriend Karen Kar- mann a good time at the Homecoming Dance as they dance the night away. You're doing a great job, John! Relationships 19 � � � � � rwwj. artin Luther King, Andy Warhol, Golda Meir, and Marylou Retton all share a tie that is not easily seen. They are each in one way or another, he- roes. Politically, artistically, internationally or athletically, these people represent success. Instinctively as the youth of the world, we identify ourselves with people who have made a difference in the world. “I think Andy Warhol was such a radical; he reinvented pop art,” explained senior Jenique Nijboer. We mostly admire people that reign in an area that we may want to go into. Senior Tom Reilly, for example, admires “Ronald Reagan because he’s republican, conser- vative and hey, he’s the gipper.” Of course, there are those whom we admire simply because of their tremendous influ- ence in the structure of society. Martin Luther King, civil rights activist of the sixties, is admired by many people to- day. “I don’t know where society would be without his influ- ence,” observed senior Tina Panchal. Today there is so much going on and so many situa- tions that surround us, that perhaps if we look at the actions of those who preceded us, we may be able to learn what to do, as well as what not to do in our future. Senior Margaret Van Doran closes her eyes and daydreams about her heroes after learning about them in government class. 20 Heroes Christmas time, a favorite season for many of us, finds Junior Colin Thompson dressing up as one of his heroes: Santa Claus. Imitating muscleman Hulk Hogan, Sophomore Harry Pangas gives a mas- culine pose for the cameras. Who Is Your Favorite Cartoon Character? 1. Bugs Bunny 40% 2. Mickey Mouse 29% 3. Woody Woodpecker 20% 4. Roadrunner 11% Heroes Actors and Actresses often become heroes in people’s minds. Sophomore Tanya Pina admires the acting profession so much, she participated in the school variety show and gave some insight on her own talent. Rajesh Babani- Giokazta Molina Is money one of the most important things in your life? yes: 48% no: 52% Seniors Karilyn Ayres and Liz Caresse enter an Honor Society meet- ing after school, full of ideas to help the community as senior Stacie Berger thinks of ways to help the school. 22 Community Service Ms. J.Gelberg At the dance honoring Mr. Pitrelli, juniors Danielle Campisi and Kristen Mund discuss the effect Mr. Pitrelli had on the high school, while Karen Kratochvil and Alex Pangas think about the issue themselves. id you ever do a job without getting paid for it? Did you ever help a special friend with a problem? In these days of what many call the The Volunteer Club: Advisor Mrs. Walling, Karen Apgar, Alex Athana- siou, Christina Moy, Shabnam Nezami, Katrini Zafiriadis, Kathleen Higgins, Michelle Diconza, Lorraine Fan, Christy Sell, and Samantha Smith. Missing: Rajesh Babani disprove this theory? It’s not surprising to see that there are. There are people in our school who contribute their time, effort and often their money to their community. In a way we all have contributed to our community, be it by giving blood or by donat- ing canned goods or clothes to the needy; however, time is the one thing many of us don’t seem to have enough to give. The few outstanding people who give that precious quantity to those who need attention are truly to be congratulated for their unself- ishness. Senior Min Park, for example, serves as a volunteer at Central General Hospital in Plainview. She expresses that the feelings she gets from helping the patients has affected her so much that she now wants to go into a science related field. She also claims that despite the large amount of volunteers working at the hospital, her “time is very well spent caring for the pa- | tients and seeing them get better.” Similarly, senior Kelly | O’Callaghan exclaimed, “Seeing people happy is enough pay- me. Money just can’t buy those smiles.” Once a month Kelly and her church youth group conduct a Bingo game for the senior citizens at a nursing home. Students like Min and Kelly show that it takes human caring and kindness to really help others. Hicksville students care about their community and it shows through their various services. — Bindu Belani The volunteer club performs many beneficial acts of community service. Here, sophomore Lorraine Fan meets a new friend at the United Presbyterian nursing _ home, where the club brought holiday cheer to many, c: -o CQ -S .0) Community Service 23 I --11 ; w • I i ecause of the various types of music today, it is sometimes difficult to follow one particular trend. New Wave music is a direct contrast to hard rock, top forty music is very different from heavy metal, and thrash is the opposite of disco. Even so, some students were able to listen to more than one type of music simultaneously. Some of the most popular top forty bands this past year were Def Leppard, Debbie Gibson, George Michael, Bon Jovi, and Chi- cago. These artists have had numerous hits, and were frequently played on radio stations Z-100 and WPLJ. Junior Gerald Lenzi says, “I like top forty. Z-100 is the best radio station on the dial.” Senior David Keller agrees, “I listen to top forty the most, but my favorite type of music is a mixture of types of music.” David is also a fan of hard rock, proving that it’s possible to like numer- ous types of music. Heavy metal bands like Guns N Rose, AC DC, and Aero- smith have a big fan in junior Geoff Martin. As Geoff exclaims, “I like metal. Metal rules! Anthrax Forever!” Just because some- one prefers a particular type of music, he shouldn’t be categorized into a particular group. Junior Steve Campanella said “My favor- ite kind of music is hard rock because the music is good to listen to and it isn’t wimpy for my taste. I also like some thrash metal.” Junior Paul Niccolls favorite type of music is “Hard rock but, also some new wave and thrash.” New music bands like Depeche Mode, Erasure, The Sugar- cubes, and INXS continue to rise in popularity. After WLIR went off the air, station WDRE took its place. Junior Augustine Hansen, who works at Record World, feels “WDRE plays the best new music and the most up and coming groups.” Because new music has been so popular on the charts, it has often crossed the path of top 40 fans. Junior Kristine Tisdale exclaims, “I like all music. I don’t really have a favorite radio station because I flip around until I find a favorite song.” Even though some people have specific musical tastes, even- tually they might find themselves having varied musical tastes! — Vicki Cullen At the Mr. P. dance, senior Harry Pangas “entertains” us all with anecdotes and amusing stories about the late, great Mr Pitrelli. 24 Musical Trends 'eMZTJk Junior Paul Poretsky deals with the pressure of getting his Spanish classwork done on time as he feverishly works to com- plete it. L Rajesh Baba ni Junior Anthony Ambrosio is overwhelmed by the pressures of trigonometry and he demonstrates his feelings by having a wres- tling match with one of Mrs. Warner’s plants. In the days of pressure and difficulty, sophomore Heather Hayes deals with it all by acting goofy and wearing funny-look- ing glasses. hether we’re at school, at home, out with friends or alone, stress always manages to work its way into our lives. Our day is made up of hundreds of different pressures and influences which mold us and help us grow. The ways we deal with these outside forces often reflect our basic per- sonalities and characteristics. As we have changed through the years so too have our pressures and the way we deal with them. There is a general consensus among students that the pres- sures and stresses have increased from ninth grade to twelfth. Senior Nauman Shah says, “I noticed a lot more academic pres- sure in eleventh grade than at any other time.” Certainly the types of pressure on us have changed. Senior Nancy Talento com- ments, “In the ninth grade I didn’t have to worry about working or driving a car or college.” College! To many of us it was one of the paramount pres- sures throughout High school, reaching its acme in twelfth grade when applications were due. “SATs, ACHs, APs, were all things that suddenly became very important to me,” comments senior Robert O’Hara, “and sometimes it made me freak out.” It’s true, in ninth grade, we had far fewer responsibilities and now in 12th grade “pressure has changed; now we have to worry about our 'pa’ievesi %e4 cviect future more so than in previous years.” No matter what we do, however, pressure will always sur- round us. Some kinds of pressures are beneficial to us; they spin us into action; on the other hand pressure can also make us leap before we look and cause us to make mistakes. Pressure may sur- round us but we can’t let it envelop us and we must always keep in mind that we are only human and we can only do our best, hence, nobody is perfect, right? — Tom Reilly W In the guidance office, a place where pressure is an everyday event, Mr. Dal- vano expresses his frustrations to the entire office. have so much to do,” you think to yourself as you let out a sigh. Between school and work, who has free time these days? Even when you do get something out of the way, something else is always around the corner awaiting your attention. ”1 really don’t have much free time because I work every day after school and on weekends,” says senior Paul Aversano, “but the little time that I do have I spend with my girlfriend or doing my homework.” Similarly, junior Cathy Rivera works “seven days a week, and between school and work, I really don't have much free time. I live for Saturday mornings, when I have off and can play football.” In addition to school and work, many students are also in- volved in extra-curricular activities. After-school activities, though enjoyable, are also very time consuming. For example, senior Lisa Grillo’s schedule consists of school, extra-curricular activities, and work. She comments, ‘‘I don’t really have much free time since I study, cheer, and work.” However, if you are one of the fortunate students who does not work, you may have more time to yourself. For example, se- nior Tom Gray has “a lot of free time because I don’t work.” On his free time Tom likes “listen to Van Halen and David Lee Roth. I also like to hang out and have cold drinks with my friend Wilbur.” Whether you choose to spend your time in school, at work, with friends, or alone, your time is very important. Free time does not usually come about very readily, so when it does, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the silence. — Maria Pohanis A regular sight are friends such as seniors Dorene Barile, Nancy Hart and Kim Heath, who gather in the front lobby after school to spend just a few minutes of spare time before catching their rides home. Seniors Vicki Cullen and Diane Boehmler enjoy an unhurried walk off campus to spend a leisurely lunch. Free time finds an thirsty student rushing around to locate a soda. i To Be When You “ As Your Future Goals9 Is What You Wante Grew Up” The Same Sophomore Brian Garnets discusses a Chemistry problem with Dr. Schweyer, while junior Jennifer Clancy listens intently. Chemistry is just one of the classes offered by the science department to pre- pare students for the future. 30 Futures Vivian Ibrahim Rajesh babani Junior Terry Glynn gets a head start on her future singing career by wow- ing the crowd at the variety Show. Mr. Vetrano explains his future plans of raising pineapples in Hawaii, to his 7th period class. he future: What does it have in store for us? Money, happiness, marrriage, success? Only time knows the answers. The ten top students of our class share their thoughts of what the future holds for them. How do you picture yourself? 1. Cheryl Zukowsky: “I see myself working for the government or for a large corporation using scientific knowledge to develop products that can help people.” 2. Stephen McNicholas: “I see myself sailing through college 1 year from now and being a young, quickly rising executive or stock broker 10 years from now. Forty to fifty years from now, if I’m not in jail for insider trading, I plan to enter politics (At least this way Congress will get their raise!).” 3. Maria Paradiso: “I see myself as an executive in a large corpo- ration and probably coaching soccer. I’ll be happily married.” 4. Nauman Shah: “I see myself as an extremely successful doc- tor of medicine who will care about my profession and my pa- tients. I see myself as having a fulfilling marriage that gives me everything I want.” 5. John DePaoli: “I see myself working for an investment bank- ing firm on Wall Street and dealing with foreign companies. I hope to be married and to have several children.” 6. John Mandra: “I see myself as a successful engineer, for I ‘look forward to tomorrow’ and to space, our final frontier.” 7. Lisa Grillo: ‘‘I see myself as working at the United Nations. When I get married and settle down, I’m going to teach foreign language in high school; I may not make a lot of money, but I’ll be happy.” 8. Sunny Huang: ‘‘I see myself working for DUPONT or some other big company like that. I also see myself married.” 9. Paul Aversano: “In the future, I see myself a success in the business world. Hopefully, I’ll be happily married and have sever- al children. Also, I see myself living in a nice house and driving a great car.” 10. David Feitell: “I see myself as a success practicing pediat- . ncs. Senior Gina Humann ponders her future plans after school at her locker. oney: there is never enough. But where does it all go? Do you save or spend your money? No matter what you do with your money, doesn’t it always seem to run out? Senior Maria Paradiso says, “I get my money from my par- ents because I really don’t have time to work. When I get my money, I spend it on clothes, food, and going out.” On the other hand, Sophomore Donna Ott spends her money “shopping for school stuff, of course.” Many students, in addition to their schoolwork, also hold part-time jobs where they earn their own money. Senior Paul Aversano works as ‘‘a salesman at Goldman Brothers Sporting Goods and I landscape in the summer. Some of my money goes into the bank and the rest is spent on my career and my girl- friend.” Senior Lisa Grillo also works after school and uses her own money “mostly for clothes, going out on weekends, and my boyfriend.” However, doesn’t it seem as if you’re constantly broke? Whether you spend your parents’ money or your own, it all even- tually disappears. But how exactly do you spend it? Junior Victor Molina says, “I spend my money on everything and everybody,” Right: Does this ring a bell? At the Junior Ring Dance, Diana Fuchsman dances with her boyfriend. Rings average about $250. Below: Blake Sinrod, Tom Karukakalam, Paul Aversano, and Mary Red- dy visit over the remains of their meal at the North Broadway McDonald’s. A specialty sandwich, drink, and fries average close to five dollars. 'Tfeven while Junior Chris Kouroupakis simply comments, “wisely.” For some, it’s never too early to start saving money for life after high school — specifically college. “Actually, it’s my parents who are doing all the saving,” admitted Sophomore Tamela El- liott. “I don’t have any money of my own to spend or save.” For others, there are financial aid and loan applications to be filled out, as well as applications for a variety of scholarships. With col- lege costs rising every year, it’s a challenge. Giokazta Molina has learned the best way to get by without cash — her Macy’s credit card. “Tons of clothes,” she answered, when asked what she’s used it for. “Using the card gives me a feeling of independence.” — Maria Pohanis Outside Old Country Deli, Seniors Shari Rettig and Jennifer Aloi make last second plans for lunch. The Old Country Deli was a popular way to spend money during seventh period. 32 Money Where does your money come from? Above: Yes, we do take checks. At Open House, Advertising Editor Glenn Garbus, Editor-in-Chief Giokazta Molina, Maria Pohants, and Bindu Belani ran a Comet Yearbook sale. The staff sold nearly fifty books in two hours. Money 33 i bani Vacationing in Cyprus Sr. Maria Pohanis and her sister Freshman Stella Pohanis enjoy long summer nights partying with new friends. 34 Family Areyou embarrassed SJiacLty Senior Glenn Garbus accompanied by two other generations of his family gather together at a “family reunion” re you embarrassed to be seen with your parents? “No,” says Vicky Cullen, “I’m not embarrassed to be seen with my mother, because I have nothing to be ashamed of. In the first three years of high school, many of today’s seniors couldn’t wait to go to college and be “free,” from their parents that is. As they grew and matured into re- sponsible seniors, they’ve grown closer to their parents and probably don’t have as much drive and passion to get away anymore. “I like to spend time with my parents,” Gina Humann says. Sal Noto agrees, “I enjoy spending time with my par- ents at home.” Many kids these days feel pressured by their friends when it comes to obeying their parents’ wishes. But it shouldn’t be that way. Denise Pilot agrees, “I don’t care what other people think and I do what I think is right.” The family is a very important institution Donna Caloia says, “My family is one of the most important things in my life.” 5 Spending time with family doesn’t necessarily mean | just sharing dinner at the table anymore. It also means hav- 0 1 7ie ing intelligent conversations about mutual interests and even trying to solve a problem together. Many seniors have gotten attached to their families and just about nothing can td tach those family ties. — Vivian Ibrahim Senior Giokazta Molina and her brother Victor along with their cousin, set out on a windy Halloween eve to prove that the family that plays to- gether, stays together. I I Family 35 t was definitely not a vacation!” exclaimed Se- nior Jane Grella. “It was a lot of hard work, be- cause of the language, but going to Italy turned out to be the best trip I’ve ever taken!” The school sponsored an exchange program to Cuneo and Rome in April 1988 which was a smash hit among those who were able to go. Junior Tony Caruso explained that ‘‘although having to speak Italian was diffi- cult, we always had something to do and it was a lot of fun!” The students enjoyed their month in Rome, sharing in the everyday lives of the people and bringing a bit of America to Italy. French students, chaperoned by Mr. Gentile enjoyed two weeks in Paris. “Mostly we went to museums and historical Pari- sian sights, but we also made time to party,” explained Senior Paul Mango. “It was a vacation that we will never forget but I learned a lot too; not just about history but also about people and cultures,” added Senior Maria Paradiso. “I realized what it’s like to be a minority,” said Senior Paul Aversano. Two different countries. The same lesson learned. Learning to see different cultures as merely different and not “odd” or infe- rior, is the key to peace in the future, and our willingness to accept other cultures is the first step. — Giokazta Molina 4 JUt Cct anet The French students who visited Paris in April 1988 gather at the foot of the stairs at the hotel Agenor for a commemorative photo of a trip filled with sightseeing. 36 Vacations Strolling down a Paris street Senior Peter Drivas and Maria Pohanis expe- rience the Paris scene on their way back from a shopping spree. In their hotel room Senior Giokazta Molina and Maria Pohanis are elated at the realization that they’re really in Paris. b'dui Mango Vicki Cullen S actty Lunchtime at Princeton finds Senior Mike Giacco enjoying a leisure ly meal in Wilcox cafeteria on campus. 38 Food Nik Rovers Even in cold winter weather ice cream is a popular lunch especially for Senior Jennifer Miller, Nancy Hart, Kim Heath and Jason Horan — lunch buddies. Senior Mike Luongo and friend pig out on tacos, burritos, and sodas at lunchtime at Taco Bell. isions of hamburger, fries, and a large frosty coke dance around in your mind as your stom- ach growls during sixth period, minutes away from lunch. It seems like hours. Pre-lunch hunger is common to everyone, but what kind of food do you eat? “Me and my friends go to Taco Bell for lunch. I love tacos as well as hamburgers and all kinds of available junk food,” says Junior Carol Dela Fuente. Although it’s true that this food is unhealthy and fattening Senior Trista Levy claims that “you can’t watch your diet all the time,” but “usually I don’t eat too much junk food.” For others, junk food is an everyday affair. Senior John De Paoli and his friends go to McDonalds for lunch. He says that ‘ the service is quick and the food is good.” Senior Kay Woodcheke goes to the Subway on Broadway because “I like the food and it’s fun going there with my friends.” Calling in pizza is a fast and easy way to eat before going out on Saturday nights. You can get eating out of the way in a hurry without sacrificing any of the major food groups. This, how- ever, is not a big priority to Erica Orciuolo, who says, “The major food groups are rarely on my mind when I’m having trouble decid- ing what to wear. I just want to stuff myself and get it over with.” CM The top take-outs are Sun-Up and Raimo’s. Part of the fun of Chinese take-out is ordering it. “I like order- ing things even when I don’t know what I’m going to get,” says Sophomore Tamela Elliott. “As long as it doesn’t have duck feet or wheat germ noodles, I’m easily satisfied.” Junk food may not be healthy but it’s very popular all over the country and according to the students, Hicksville’s no differ- ent! — Bindu Belani Senior Nik Rogers, in the mood for fried rice, hurries to the Chinese restaurant for lunch. o you have guts? You may be willing to risk many things for the sake of adventure, but will you put your emotions on the line? Even if you girls answered yes to those questions you might want to stop and think about it: would you be willing to ask a guy to a dance? With the many school dances that took place this year, you have surely noticed that dates weren’t needed at most of them. In fact many people could easily attest to the fact that several relationships were formed at these dances. At the school year’s end, proms came along, and despite the advanced social state of women, most girls were not willing to ask a guy instead of waiting to be asked. Senior Seema Nangia explained that “traditionally, guys are the ones who ask the girls.” This is true but in the eighties are there any women who are willing to take the risk of being turned down? Senior Noreen Me Kenna said she wouldn’t hesitate to ask a guy; “what do I have to lose?” Similarly according to guys, breaking the tradition would not be a big problem. “I would be flattered to be asked by a girl,” stated Senior Tom Riley. “It would be a nice change of pace,” added Junior Ken Klein. Sophomore Tammy Elliott feels that “it would be difficult to put yourself on the line, especially if it was not guaranteed that Sasha Blasi, Mike Sposato, and Doug Rossol crowd together at the Home- coming Dance as they boogie to some rap tunes. Senior Shanon Barone, Jennifer Topka, CariAnne Castrogiovanni, and Dawn Steinmetz form a kickline at the Welcome Back dance in the begin- ning of the year. 7 uuUtco t the guy would say yes.” Similarly, senior Terry Phelan said, “it’s a lot easier to ask a guy out if you have some idea that he feels the same way about you.” Although breaking the traditional barriers has not always been easy, women are coming further and further each day. As far as taking the initiative is concerned, we may need to take some lessons from our male counterparts on how to react to rejection. Instead of being worried about whose role it is, we can concentrate on simply being with who we want to be with, regardless of the barriers. — Giokazta Molina Chris Hogan shows off his moves at the Homecoming Dance. 40 Dances Raiesh Bat am Compared to other year: to go by aqkly? At the Variety show Junior Rana Araneta demonstrates her musical talent as she energetically bursts into a solo. 42 Year in Review Rajesh Babani Italian exchange students partook in the excitement of the Homecoming, as well as the Homecoming dance, during their three week stay. The seemingly never ending series of fire drills paid off this year when a fire in the gym lockers erupted giving everyone a scare. t flew! exclaimed Senior Jennifer Yeswoit, as she described how quickly the year went. For most of us, the 1989 school year went by exceptionally fast. Certain events, however, made it quite memorable. Looking back. Sophomore Jackie Noya recalls one of the many fire drills that we went through. “I remember it because I was in gym and had to go out in the freezing cold.” She wasn’t alone, however, because soon there were firemen and firetrucks crawling all over the place. Another memorable event this year was the October ar- rival of the Italian exchange students. Their three week stay in Hicksville was filled with lots of sightseeing as well as socializ- ing with Hicksville students in school and out. They were includ- ed in school events such as Homecoming and the Homecoming dance and also had parties of their own. Junior Sean Kiel said, “I really liked having them here. It was great to show them something new.” Speaking to them and finding out how they saw us, our school and our country gave us a chance to come in contact with culture and simultaneously learn a little about § ourselves. 5 The variety show, another unforgettable event, gave the -c 6 t ie (Uy dtiUld out student body, as well as the community, a peek at Hicksville performing talent. “Everyone was great!” exclaimed Senior Margaret Van Doran and, of course, they were. In January, the annual student Art Show opened to critical acclaim. Highlights of the show included expanded entries in Computer Graphics and particularly striking abstract sculpture in mixed media. The Art Department selected exhibits from the deep pool of high school talent, which remained on display for the entire evening. The annual Winter Concert, well attended as always, saw the traditional singing of the Hallelujah Chorus from George Frederick Handel’s Messiah. Alumni and those who remem- bered most of the words joined the school chorus in song. — Giokazta Molina High spirits prevailed at the Pep rally as Senior Brian Robey ran out on the field as if anticipating a victorious Homecoming. Year in Review 43 Academics is not about classes but about the people in the classes. The teachers we care about are the ones that make classes fun and inter- esting while they’re also making us work harder than we’ve ever worked in our lives. Whether we like to admit it or not, teachers can be as big a part of our school life as our classmates. Our relationship with those who teach us is not always fun or even friendly, but that isn’t really what we’re look- ing for. It’s knowing that your teacher is on the same side you are and wants the same thing you do —- success in the class and the knowledge that you did it right. That’s when the relation- ship works. — Ron Atienza 44 Academics Raise The Shades � re lunch, Jen Abrahamson and Maureen Herman vehemently debate the location of the best tuna fish sandwich in town. Academics 45 ■'e'' ' While in typing class, senior Nauman Shah strains to remember where the “a” key is. No peeking Nau- man! Alex Athenanasiou, enthralled by an accounting prob- lem, is unable to put the book down for anyone includ- ing a yearbook photographer. 1 zc e S acC i Preparing To Run The World Some of the hottest careers in the 1980’s deal with computers and business administration. Hicksville High has an extensive business department, equipped with numerous computers and typewiters for student use. Because there are many job oppor- tunities in business, students begin taking business courses in high school to get an edge on the competition. Virtually every job requires typing skills, so many students elect- ed to take Keyboarding For Personal Use. Taught by teachers Mrs. Galland, Mrs. Deutscher and Mrs. Curry, the purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with a typewriter or word processor. According to Mrs. Curry, “Business courses prepare students to work in the business area as well as giv- ing students opportunity to apply learned concepts in their daily activi- ties.” Typing letters, reports, tables, and charts are the major assignments in the course, and they all help students gain confidence to type correctly and accu- rately. As Senior Rich Hutchinson says, “You learn how to type official docu- ments.” So in the future, if you have any “Teaches students how busi- nesses are run” term papers that have to be typed, Rich is your man. To get a head start in college busi- ness courses, the department also offers Accounting 1 and 2. Students choosing to take this course, taught by Mr. Bun- ting, are able to earn high school credit as well as transferable college credit from the C.W. Post campus of Long Is- land University. Mr. Bunting says that the course “teaches how businesses are run. Most people think busi- ness is a lot of paperwork, so they don’t get involved. This class helps them to.” Al- though the class is difficult at times, students are intro- duced to basic accounting principals such as payroll, bank statements, journal entries, and in- come tax procedures. Student Tracey Delio feels “it’s getting me ready for a career in the business world by teaching me things I’ll eventually do everyday.” Even though the courses differ in structure and content, the focal point of all the classes is the same. As senior Len Scolaro says, “They give students expe- rience with activities that they will be do- ing in the future.” — Vicki Cullen Senior Christina Oliva has an after-class discussion with her business teacher Mrs. Galland to clear up a few areas of confusion. Business 47 Mr. Boh I goes through a list of driving procedures at his first lecture session in January. Jennifer Yeswoit and Steve Viesti listen while impatiently waiting to watch the new Driver Ed. film. Mr. Meyer stands next to the Driver Ed. car, awaiting his students who will once again teach him the mean- ing of “staying cool” on the road. Driver Education 49 CRASH! You wake up in a cold yellow light means floor it!” Among oth- sweat just in time for Driver Ed. Al- er humorous discoveries made in Driver though learning how to drive is a very Education, Senior Abby El-Khatib laughs popular and necessary sub- ject for many juniors and seniors to take, proper driv- ing rules and procedures are often learned the hard way. According to senior Christine Galati, the one thing she learned through her experiences in Driver Ed, is that you can’t speed “People didn’t know their right from their left.” as she admits that people didn’t know their right from their left, sometimes. Learning how to drive often brought moments of amusement as well as fear. In the end, however, getting your license was worth all the sleepiness, boredom and frustration that accompa- over speed bumps. Senior Linda Green nied Driver Education. — Giokazta Mol- on the other hand “found out that the ina Seniors, Giokazta Molina and Laura Lombardo, wait for their Driver Ed teachers to decide which cars to take, while Mr. Groening just smiles and walks towards his favorite car before anyone can stop him. An art student himself, senior Ron Atienza knows what he likes as he critiques student work at the Win- ter Art Show. During orchestra rehearsal, senior Nancy Hart looks up as she tunes her violin before the orchestra can burst into a harmonious stream of musical notes. ‘jR.ac e t6e S6. ule v x r r v -UA 'Tt WV-W-’K-V vsC Aesthetics Art for art s sake Emotions, intellect, and creativity play their roles in the creative process of artists, actors, and musicians. Howev- er, money and fame can often affect their career choices. It’s a fact. Many of us would like to see ourselves making lots of money. Se- nior Terrie Phelan, for ex- ample, plans to major in ad- vertising “because it’s less school and more money.” Others pursue their art for the sake of art. Terry Glynn plans to follow a music career simply be- cause “I love doing it so much.” Another aspect involving artist’s ca- reer choices is that many students have varied interests. Therefore, they have a While rehearsing for the play Find Me, Ms. Pasel- tiner makes sure her student is able to go on with rehearsal. harder decision to make. Senior Jen Ye- swoit, though a talented art major, wants to be a dentist because “I feel more confi- dent in science, than in art.” Seniors Rose Walsh and Fran Baer, both talent- ed artists, chose Art Thera- py as a career. Fran explain- ed that, “I want to help peo- ple who can’t express their feelings with words.” Rose said, “I want to help chil- dren, and people in general, with what I do best.” Money is important to all of us. However, for an artist , musician, or actor, it’s important to find a career that you love. — Maria Pohanis Fine Arts 51 Gua dagnoljV j .Supervisor ': v Ferrar- pgmilf� . ; ■' ' .Gentile V Niceforo] ,Gy Kumpikasj S Suss kind] 'dnbergESl m,‘ 11-----nd classmate Mau- ast in Mrs. Pavesi’s Sophomores Navin Belani and Kathleen Higgins ask Mrs Pavesi several interesting questions about the ex- act meaning of a certain Spanish word. Foreign Language 53 tV-U ; V VV-VV- A � V's Do you know a foreign language? w M ' ..... Ciao! Maybe you don’t now, but you might actually need one in the future. Considering how much French, Italian and Spanish are already in use, the fu- ture can only hold a more intense usage of foreign languages in the United States. Senior Philippe Alexandre is from Haiti, his native lan- guage is French. He feels that “it isn’t as important for Americans to learn a foreign language, because every other country is trying to learn English.” Similarly, se- nior Kelly Kraemer feels that a foreign language “isn’t neccessary to speak fluently (and) the amount you learn in one year is all you really need to get by.” For example, within the United States, French and Spanish are very useful for getting Senior Sal Noto shows his Italian guest some Hicksville school spirit at the Homecoming dance in November. Words found have their place around not only because they are p ken by so many people but also be-.au-' many French and Spanish words .'ave found their place in the American n- guage. Although not everybody knows .. language other than English, in senior Stacie Thireos’ view, “Some people might want to travel abroad, or they may plan to live in an- other country someday.” Knowing how to communi- cate with peoples of varied cultures can be interesting as well as rewarding. Com- municating effectively can mean the dif- ference in future foreign relations and may even lessen the distance between people of different countries and cul- tures. — Giokazta Molina Crowding into the guidance office, seniors Nimesh Udeshi, Eddie Marshall and Karilyn Ayres rush to get their applications processed in time for the December deadline. Seniors Jack Blazejewicz and Kelly Kraemer sit down with their guidance counselor Mr. Cohn to discuss col- lege prospects as well as their applications. 11 S ztCe Myvco'lfege al m | application is due ' Kjn i iu. tom morrow? Volpe you “Oh no!” you exclaim as you wake up in the middle of the night.“My college application is due TOMORROW!” That morning you go into the Guidance office. TEN days??? Yes. According to Mrs. Sierra, she can guarantee that “applications will be in the mail 10 days after we receive them in the Guidance office.” “Most students, Mr. explains, don’t understand the complexity involved in sending out the best possible package that, in effect, represents YOU.” Most students, on average, send out four applications, and that can be a lot of paperwork. Applications must go through a certain procedure in the Guidance office. “The reason for this is that we want to present you in a most favorable light. Everything on our part of your application is typed and put together in a very neat way,” explains Ms. Geigen, “Even the check marks on applications are typed,” she adds with a smile. Although as senior Carl Anderson said, “Sometimes you have to put a little pressure Guidance to get your applications out.” It is understood that the procedure is a long one and that the counselors will do their best to help you meet deadlines. Senior Seema Nangia said that “in order to get anything done, you have to know how to work together and present your best side to colleges.” - Tom Reilly have to work together to get anything done” Junior Alana Yost does not waste any time in acquiring information from Ms. Geigen, head of the Guidance department, whose expertise on options for future plans is unlimited. Counselins Center 55 y jj gy Fizzardli - • ('hairpofs ame: J Quinlar? RnQuattrlm] V A ronaj Szumigala1 Healt Officd | Pr Bonner, HealtlifOfficej Senior Terry Cornelius looks through the morning pa- per in search of an article dealing with a health issue in her morning health class. Rajesh Baba ni Seniors Peter Lee, Michele Webster, and Jennifer Ye- swoit listen to an important lecture in Health class. ‘t aC e S aeted Health Brains and bodies working in harmony It seems as though everyday we read in the paper or hear on the news something new that is bad for your health or another great reason for us to stay in shape. Hicksville students are required to take Health and Physical Education. In Health, a wide range of topical sub- jects such as drugs, drunk driving and general health tips are discussed. “These are the things that we have to know,” explains senior Paul Mango, “in or- der to survive.” In addition to learning facts, Health and Phys Ed. provide a place for us to discuss topics that in- terest us and that are rele- vant to our health. “Finding out what our friends think is important; it helps you realize that we’re not alone in this world,” says senior Carl Ander- son. Not only is it important to have a good grasp on the knowledge of health, one must also strive to be physically healthy. Approximately ten years before “It isn’t necces- sary to be Ar- nold Schwartz- enegger or Hans and Franz.” we were even born, a report disclosed to the administration of President John F. Kennedy that the kids in America were out of shape. It is because of that report that every other day we have for- ty-two minutes of Physical Education, more affectionately known as “gym.” Senior John Mandra feels that gym pro- vides us with a way to get rid of all our excess energy in a safe way. Certainly Phys Ed. allows us to release our tension through a variety of activi- ties depending upon our lev- el of athletic ability. Stu- dents can select from com- petitive or recreational ac- tivities or even special regiments such as weight training or Ac- tors’ Phys Ed. It isn’t neccessary to be like Arnold Schwartzenegger or Hans and Franz but exercise can’t hurt. Through our Health class and Phys Ed., we learn to use both our brains and our bodies. — Tom Reilly On a sunny afternoon the gym is filled with light and motion. Health Phy.s Ed 57 . 11 . m XJentil' 'MarAronowitzj � %- r 3. Chairperson] • (W-Irfalowitc! GTmumDik? sinqerJ :Gi|[SRanleyi v% -� J + j - L v.v-V': V -V v'V: 58 Tn a h BaVcSia u reate; i;Jffi • MSB Junior Rebecca Smith ponders the questions of her I B. physics course that stemmed from an enlightening discussion with Dr. Taft Giokazta Molina International Baccalaureate 59 Seniors Maria Paradiso, Jenna Rooney, Ernes- to Rodriguez, John De Paoli, and Peter Drivas share a light moment following an intense ex- change of philosophies in their Theory of Knowledge course. No matter when you drop in on Mr Aronowitz, the I.B. director, you’ll always find him working diligently to improve the program. ,v v i v V U t vvvVv- Giving the serious stu- dent a bigger challenge. n New, Ground “International Bacca-what?”is the reaction most of us had when we first heard a new academic program was to be instituted at Hicksville. International Baccalaureate is a high level curriculum that is equal to the ones used in Europe and even in some colleges. To many, I.B. sounded just like the A.P. courses of- fered at the high school. However, as Mr. Aronowitz, coordinator of the program, explained, “International Baccalaureate requires ex- tra independent effort on the part of the student.” He continued, “Advanced Placement is a high level course, but I.B. gives more of the responsibility to the student.” I.B. allows the se- rious students to prepare themselves for the more intense work load that awaits them in college and be- yond. Recent reports have implied that students in the United States are “falling behind in Science and Math in relation to 15 other industrialized Western na- tions.” I.B. students are rising to the chal- lenge to change those statistics through hard work and extreme effort. The Theory of Knowledge course which is the core of the I.B. Program al- lows students to study the philosophy of “I. B. r e- quires extra independent effort on the part of the student.” how all knowledge is interelated. Senior Peter Drivas enjoys the “intense ex- changes that develop and we realize just how much we really know.” I.B. also con- sists of Science, Math, Art, French, En- glish, Social Studies, and German. At the end of the year, an extremely difficult test is given to the students who partici- pated in the course. Throughout the year, students work indefatigably to en- sure high grades. The tests are graded on a scale of 1-7 with 7 being the best. Stu- dents who receive a grade of 4 receive a certificate which may entitle them to college credit. Students who attain five certificates can get a diploma which entitles them international honor and can extend them a full year of col- lege credit. Junior John Fitzgerald remarked, “Through the I.B. program you learn how to discipline yourself and you can really get high rewards if you put in the effort.” The Hicksville students who par- ticipated in the program bring honor to themselves, to their community, as well as, to the school. I.B. students have been given the tools to help build a better world. — Thomas Reilly Juniors Mike McBride, David Massa and Paul Poret- sky gather around their English teacher’s desk for help with their writing assignments. PjSScalia I lRedican P._ Richards' kGjSchaff. ■GjShanleVi Rajesh Babani A creative writing class thinks of new and innovative ways to express their true feelings through their writ- ing. S6acte V ux fraruwTa No matter who our literary heroes are, they live within all of us. ww m£ w rw wr My Hero! Huck Finn, Jay Gatsby, Hester Prynne, Santiago, and Holden Caulfield are just a few of the many characters who survive in the volumes of literature. Their personalities and actions influence our thoughts and their characters are for- ever embedded in the re- cesses of our minds. Every- one has different opinions and his her own favorite; who’s yours? Teachers have strong opinions on who their favor- ite characters in literature are, for instance, Mr. Halow- itch likes “Gatsby, because he’s got hope, ideas, and a dream” and “Michael Henchard, because he’s hon- est and tries to do the best he can, which makes him very human.” In addition, Mr. Scalia admires, Yassarrian from Catch 22 because “he’s uninhibited and I would like to be.” Students also have their own opi- nions. Senior Giokazta Molina likes “Scarlet O’Hara because no matter what she was faced with, she never gave up hope.” Senior Tom Reilly’s opinion differs in that he likes “MacBeth because he knew what he wanted and he knew how to get it.” Holden Caulfield is senior Christine Vitale’s favorite character because she feels that “kids our age can really relate to someone like him. His char- acter keeps you going through the book and he makes you want to read.” Different people admire different characters for different reasons, and we absorb bits of their personalities, values and morals. Your favorite is up to you. a little bit crazy and all the things that — Maria Pohanis In his creative writing class, Mr. Scalia explains to his students the importance of metaphors in litera- ture. English 61 1R,aC e 7tie S zde Senior Lisa Grillo gets in some extra studying at the school library. v i v v vrerjWsl vTlTC rr q 1 The possibilities DOOKS are endless “What?”, you exclaim as the librar- ian glares down at you with a look of stern reproach, “It’s only two months late!” Can you imagine the news? Yes, it is true, you have to return the book you borrowed from the library. Late return of books is one of our major problems cit- ed librarian, Mr. Grib. Didn’t you ever go to the library to do a report, look through the card catalog, find a really obscure scholar- ly book that you wouldn’t even think anybody else would ever consider taking out and upon arrival at its proper place on the shelf it is nowhere to be found. “Somebody has MY book”, screams Senior Christine Galati, break- ing the peaceful silence of the library. “I hate it when you find the perfect book and then find out someone else found it first and didn’t return it,” Christine says. “But I must confess that I have returned books late myself.” The library can be the perfect place to finish that report or an oasis from the Somebody book loud and busy halls and classrooms. “Sometimes when I have a free period, I go to the library and catch up on the latest edition of Sports Illustrated' ” stat- ed Senior Nauman Shah. In addition to reading for enjoyment, the library has a large selection of reference materials available to students, which Senior Jong Mei finds “extremely helpful when I’m doing research or studying.” This year the library re- ceived two brand spanking new copiers which are free to the students. Now we don’t have to worry about looking through a reference book and flipping from page 289 to the next page 295 because someone didn’t have a dime. In addition, the library is a place where one can find peace no matter what time of day it is. To go through a lifetime of school it would be impossible not to have been in the library at least once, so when you think of Hicksville years from now, remember the library: What a place! — Thomas Reilly Chairperson D. Rer singer. F Hormozi' 'G.iSchwartz KflRhillipsj [R W ineri [K Warne 64 •Matteijiatiff. -4.- 'W WL Sophomore Nick Crigliano helps one of his confused classmates solve a difficult problem in their fourth pe- riod class. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Several students studiously concentrate on passing their quarterly math test in Sequential 3 Trigonome- try. 'iR.cU e t e S actet VvV yY rV vV-U Vv'V- -V-.- yvS Calculus here we come! V0M A Square it! Remember Sequential 1 Algebra? Well, that was only the beginning. Little did we know that the road to learning high school math would be endless. Slowly, we advanced and miraculously made it through Sequential 2 Geometry and Sequential 3 Trig.; ahh, we finished. Wrong! At that very instant, we were faced with THE de- cision: should we go on? Sur- prisingly enough, many of us did — Calculus, here we come! What possessed us to undergo such torture? Yup, you guessed it - college. “I’m going to have to take it in college anyway,” says Senior David Feitel, “I might as well get a head start on it now. Advanced math plays an important role Talented new teacher, Mrs. Phillips, gives extra help in Math Sequential 1 to Freshman James Mur- phy. in most careers nowadays. Senior Paul Aversano says, “I know I’ll need it in col- lege since I’m going to be a business ma- jor. “In addition to needing calculus for college,” senior Maria Paradiso jokes around and admits with a smile that “my parents made me take it.” Even though it’s diffi- cult work and quite frustrat- ing, calculus does have its advantages. Luckily, “The teachers I’ve had have al- way been very qualified for their job,” comments Senior Jenna Roo- ney. Not only are we given the opportu- nity to excel in college courses in high school, but we are also able to do so with teachers who care. — Maria Pohanis Mathematics 65 Demonstrating that washing up can be fun, Junior Leda Assimoglou and Senior Cathy Hattan clean up after cooking a delicious meal in Home Economics. “iR zc e 7tie Stacten T V v v W ' v lvfp. 'X Y . jA'The things we make, are'' rractical. useful and give us hands on experience.', ' yw y ' A “Crafted with pride at Hicksville High” is the label that signifies quality and durability and is on everything made by students taking practical Arts courses at Hicksville. Each Practical Arts student is taught by his or her teacher that each project requires his her greatest care and maximum effort because what he she produces is a direct reflection on him herself. As humans we are all omnivorous and over the centuries we have devel- oped a proclivity towards heated comestibles. Thus cooking is an extremely pop- ular course. In addition to learning how to make things taste good, the students learn how good those things are for their bodies. Each day we read medical research linking certain ingre- dients in certain foods to different dis- eases. Knowing what is in our food is im- portant to our health. Senior Vivian Ibra- him, who takes the food and nutrition course, explains, “There are so many in- gredients in the simplest foods and I nev- er realized how much the little things can affect you.” Food. We need it and we “ You never realize how much the lit- tle things can affect you.” love it and we should know how to cook it correctly. A Practical Arts study also includes the Industrial Arts. On Long Island, as the homes get older, there is a greater need for experienced, qualified techni- cians to ensure the safety and appropri- ateness of the homes and buildings on Long Island. Students in wood shop make much more than just sawdust. Among many of the fine quality products made here at Hicksville are shelves, cabinets, towel racks, as well as, decorative yet functional furniture. Se- nior Jim Maggio remarked, “Wood shop is a good expe- rience because it gives us first hand experience.” Sim- ilarly in Metal Shop various instruments, tools, and creative experiments are made by the students. Hicksville students are ready, will- ing and all for the Practical Arts program at Hicksville. Not only are they able to learn something useful but they may one day also want to satisfy the growing con- sumer economy on their own. — Tho- mas Reilly Senior Sal Noto and Harris Philippi get the inside ; scoop on latch-hooking in Mrs. Lawler’s Human Development class. Practical Arts 67 Baron iDentonev, •a '{ Uoldstoin '• «. KratcKffiai Mr. Bouton exhibits his superior dissecting abilities as he holds up the finished product. Kathleen Higgins relaxes her mind after working hard on the gumdrop lab in Chemistry class. S zcte cience, y U'v v avsX Concoctions, mixtures and even a poisonous gas or two! •rrrrr-f,,, 'fr'ff.'. y Our world today, no doubt, is very technical and scientific. Science invades every portion of our daily lives. Science has brought us vaccines, cures, televi- sions, and nutra-sweet (not necessarily in order of importance), which are only a few examples. Clearly, sci- ence has become the pri- mary aspect of our world. Hicksville offers its stu- dents many different types of courses which involve the different areas of science. Senior Lenny Scolaro, who enjoys Chemistry, said, “I like the labs best, they let you bring all the formulas, symbols, and stuff into hands-on use.” Certainly, it is the consensus of most stu- dents who take science that the labs are the most enjoyable part. “I enjoyed the biology lab the most,” comments senior Liz Coakley, “We got to slice up a frog and learn all about it.” “Even more fun,” she confesses, “was after we were done “The thrill and excite- ment of dis covery.” we grossed each other out.” The labs in biology showed us all the different func- tions of organs in different animals and a valuable look into what makes us tick. Chemistry, on the other hand, also involves exciting labs. Senior Dave Feitel stated, “Chemistry was awesome, we got to make all sorts of concoctions, mix- tures, and even a poisonous gas or two.” Anup Sharma, a senior enrolled in two science courses, is “facinated by the thrill and excitement of dis- covery.” He added, “It is one of the few areas of learn- ing where you don’t have to wait for something to happen.” Most important, however, Nauman Shah pointed out, “Science has become an integral part of Medicine and Medical School, so this is great practice, and a good experience.” Obviously there more to science than E=mc2. — Tom Reilly Dr. Schweyer shows Sophomore Samantha Smith the inner workings of a molecule during first period Chemistry class. • ■ • -M I ; ,:v --I • V f' •. •, v IVjv ;£h.a£lf50it TT? ' • . ',:• • Vv- '• V' 7 ;1’ -♦ •• 5 ; • V-.; • v T. V.v MT-,• • n ■ • . • % V v t 11 • JL I b ••; .vv% ' ■% ■ . ? V' % . ,v‘- ' Mi' IT S KleinT _ • .?■ i K Kt: V • • -J e q Cy ug nV- ‘ .r wmm JtfflW- 7A 5o ia Stifd -• v; ':.r - ™H j..R,Zalesk,,: v .— , y.-rt ■«■‘A:-� r;V:.:v , ’• I •♦ ...f ' «Jr, ’ •?. ♦ ill Senior Christina Oliva and Nick Cirigliano share a book in Psychology class as they figure out their new assignment together. Sophomores Nicole Rizopoulos, Cathy Higgins, Sandy Mohan and Katrina Zafiriadis get ready for the holi- day season by celebrating early before the end of So- cial Studies. ‘jR.cU e 7 V V UA V aA-V - K-V-v p r1 To Learn from the past; Kaw LggS to reach for the future Each semester, many seniors tend to take electives in the social studies de- partment. Although these courses are varied and numerous, the most popular courses are those taught by Mr. Mura- tore, The American Family and Sociolo- gy- In The American Family, students learn the development of the modern family structure and the accepted obliga- tions of each family member. Mr. Mura- tore says, “The main goal of the course is to make stu- dents more socially aware of family and marital relation- ships to avoid future pit- falls.” For some people, the highlight of the course is when students are assigned the responsibility of taking care of chil- dren for a week. Complete with birth cer- tificates, the children, who are really raw eggs, become the center of attention. They must be carried around at all times, for fear of egg-nappings. There were nu- merous egg-nappings this year, with ran- som notes making it extremely difficult for new parents. Although everything turned out well for most parents, there were some who had difficulties. Senior Dave Holland remembers his experience at parenthood: “Taking care of an egg showed me that I am not as responsible as I thought. By the end of the week, it had been stolen three times and was Holding on to his “Bullwinkle”, Mr Vetrano ex- plains the importance of history in our lives. taped in about three places.” Another popular course is Sociolo- gy, also taught by Mr. Muratore. The course requires students to submit a term paper after the extensive use of surveys, questionnaires, and periodicals. The main goal of the course, as de- scribed by Mr. Muratore, “is to better fa- miliarize students with the influence of social groups on human beings.” With such a diverse group of students at Hicksville, it’s no wonder that sociology is a popular course. “As a group,” Mr. Muratore continues, “the students are warm, friendly, very likable, and there are some interesting charac- ters.” Just as the school year goes quickly, Mr. Muratore says his years of teaching at the high school have gone very fast. After thirty-one years of teaching, Mr. Muratore has decided to retire and spend time with his family. “For 31 years, it’s been an interesting career. I made some great friends on the faculty, and I’ve had a lot of nice memories which I’ll take with me. I’ve choosen to leave while I still have a positive attitude about students and education.” And so we say goodbye and goodluck to a teacher and friend who will surely be missed. — Vic- toria Cullen Social Studies 71 ,■ ‘A .Weis berg G Ha irperson Senior Mike Tracy thinks about the next question on a test in Miss Dieli’s class. Ejf rzendorferj V'Mi h.outhar ■ r - . V;. [ Rul a leriaarir • •V' ■, , ■r M in iWat'ers, Dieli take a breather V- V W y vUv -r V vV UV n Vvx-V Consider it an advantage Special Ed. N StICK II C2 “I really don’t see myself being ‘special’ or less fortunate than anyone else in this school,” claims Senior Can- dice Reid. “In fact some of my friends are the nicest people I’ll ever get to know.” Special Education classes are oc- casionally thought of in a negative way. However, the students in these classes consider it an advantage; perhaps even a gift to be in the program. “I don’t feel pressured like some of the other kids do about them- selves and their grades. I don’t have to pretend or compete against them,” said Junior Deepa Bakhru. Special Ed. classes aid in bringing many of the students together. They share a need to learn in a unique environ- ment. With this in common they unite and form a bonding friendship. Senior Susan Gugliotta and her friend Santa Claus spread some Holiday cheer all over the school. There are special events which many of them will never forget. For ex- ample, during the holiday season Junior Sean Tuohy dressed up as Santa Claus and went around the whole school chant- ing “Ho, Ho, Ho.” It was his way of bringing good cheer to his friends and his teachers Many of these students de- veloped caring friendships with teachers and staff members in the school. For instance, Steve Wiersbeicki, a senior, helps secretaries with paper work in the at- tendance and guidance of- fices. Although, we tend to think of Spe- cial Education students as “different,” they still share the same concern for one another and for the rest of the school as we all do. — Bindu Belani Special Education 73 Boces is a place where you can be anything you want to be. T:; 'I' u TVt -Tv m; x X BoCes learnms first-hand what life is all about “It’s completely different and you get something very special out of it,” ex- plains senior Andrea Frasca as she des- cribes the Boces Cultural Arts Center where she majors in music. When she gets up in the morning, she feels like there is “a reason to go because you really want to learn as much s possible.” What’s the difference between attending regular school and Boces? Cindy Brzozowski, a junior major- ing in art, states, “It’s completely differ- ent from regular school because you get the individualized attention you want, in “Boces Y a s helped me to strengthen my ability, and the people here are the best.” a limited amount of time.” In accor- dance, senior Rose Walsh added, “I real- ized the staff and faculty were great; they truly care about their students and they are all established pro- fessionals in their field.” An- other senior, Jennifer Miller majors in dance and said, “Boces has helped me to strengthen my ability, and the people here are the best.” In addition to many people attending Boces, the best results are seen through their search for a career that fits their talents. — Giokazta Molina Vocational Education 75 3 Who’s that?! Admit it, you know you’ve walked down the hall between classes and realized you don’t know half — maybe more than half -the people you run into. Who s the skinny guy with long brown hair? You’ve seen him a thousand times between period 2 and 3, but who is he? You never knew until the Comet came out in June, and there he was in the Peo- ple section. — Erica Orciuolo 76 People Shady Characters A v •- f-. . : . :• w : V V .V v. v: i I - • . • •-1' • •• .• • TIME OF OUR LIVES eniors It’s the beginning new life.” of For most people, senior year was a time to have fun. When we look back on our last year of high school, some events stand out more than others. The Senior Trip to Washington, the Senior Prom, and graduation are prob- ably the most memorable events. Tracey Delio remembers the senior trip as “the one time when everybody went on a trip togeth- er and had a great time.” The ex- citement of being in a new place adds to all the fun of rooming with friends, seeing teachers in a new atmosphere, and partying all night long. The Senior Prom, annually held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, was the only formal event during the senior year. John De- Paoli remembers his prom as “a sign that school would be out soon.” Seeing everyone all dres- sed up for the last time was a re- minder that school was almost over and graduation was upon us. Senior Maria Kalergis remem- bers graduation because “It’s the beginning of a new life.” This was true for many students who would enter college in the fall, as well as those students entering the workforce who were faced with a different set of responsibil- ities. Party animal Paul Aversano wants to remember his whole year as being great. “It’s our last school year with the people 1 grew up with! ONE BIG PAR- TY!!” Although everyone will re- member their senior year for dif- ferent reasons, having fun before graduation was a common key. — Maria Pohanis Jennifer Jean Abrahamson; ohsa 12; Softball 9,10; Fu turc Plans: To go to 4yr. college; See ya later!”. Dawn Alloc- CO. Jennifer T. Aloi; Jr. Nat’l Honor Society 9; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; V Tennis 10, 11, 12; JV Softball 9; Future Plans: Avionics; “I can’t believe 1 made it!”. Carl Andersen. Philip Anglin. Roseann Antonacci; Italian Club 10. ll sec.; OSHA 11; Italian Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To go to a 4 yr. college and major in the law field; ‘‘Are you talking tome?!”. Robin AscOWitz; Future Plans: To stay forever young Quote: Moses went to the mountain and G-d spoke to him”. Ron- ald M. Atienza; Art Club 9; Nat’l Art Honor Society 12; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; Literary Mag. 99; G and T 9; V Wrestling 10, 11; Future Plans: To have my own syndicated comic stip; Imagination is more important than knowledge!” Adam Augustowski. Beth Aversano. Paul J. Aver- sano; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; French Club 10, 11, 12-Tres.; FBLA 10, 11. 12; G and T 9; Mock Trial 11; Round Table Club 12-VP; Ski Club 10. 11. 12; JV Soccer 9, 10, ll apt.; V Soccer 12; JV Basketball 9, 10; V. Golf 10, 12; Floor Hockey 9. 10, 11; Lacrosse 10; Future Plans: To become a financial success and even- tually dominate the world; Only the strong shall survive.”. Kar- ilyn Leigh Ayres; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; Nat’l Spanish Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 10; Yearbook 10; JV Vol- lyball 9, 10; V Volleyball 11, 12; JV Softball 9. 10. 11; V Softball 12; I think I’ll change my major.” 78 Senior Ab-Ay ••• v: - 'V '? v ' ■' ’. •: i • ■.-vv A- • V« , ' i ••■ ■ u- • “ .� • 4 • . � y • . • ..• .' V' T 4 -‘;y At the Welcome Back Dance, Junior Jen Grant, along with Seniors Steve Gourlay, Michael Lamiroult and Tom Riley, reunite to start for the new school year and to party the night away. Friends Jeanine Sirey, Maria Parad- iso, Robin Ascowitz, Jen Rooney, | Mike Sposato, David Massa, Nancy § Hart, and Nick Crigliano display a 00 familar sight of togetherness be- tween periods in the 2nd floor hall- way. Franceska Elinorc Baer; Art Honor Society 12; V Gymnastics 9, 10, 11,12; V Diving 9, 10, 11; JV Cheerlead- ing 9; JV Track 9; Future Plans: To have everything I touch tum to gold; Take it down a thousand Marylin Balis- treri. Geetika Banga; Newspaper ll, 12; V Tennis 12; Future Plans: Own my own business. Dorene Barile; SADD 12; Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12; Madrigal Singers 11, 12;Tri-M 11, 12; Drama 9, 10. 12; Float committee 10, 11. 12; Student gov't. 10. 12-sec.; V Soccor 9. 10; Kickline 10. 11. 12; JV Softball 9 Francesca Barilla; Nat’l Honor Society 12; Future Plans: Attend college. “Oh Really? . Shannon Bar- one. Frank V Barrevechia; Future Plans: To make my first million by the age of 21 Money CAN buy happi- ness. Vincent Baudone. John F Beggs; GandT 9. French Club 10,11.12-Pres., Spanish Club 11; Nat'l Jr. Honor Society 9; Nat'l Honor So- ciety 11. 12; Mock Trial 11; Intramural Hockey 9. Future Plans. To become a Lawyer. Kelli Ann Beil; Vica 11. 12; Spanish Club 9; Future Plans: To become a Cosmotolo- gist and own my shop; Howdy! . Denise Lorrain Beja; Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12-sec ; Spanish Club 10; Ski Club 10: V X-Country 10, 12-capt; V Winter Track 10. 11, 12-capt ; Cheerleading 9 Bindu Belani; Yearbook S 10. 12; Newspaper 12; Art Club 10, 11; Colorguard 11; Literary Mag 12; Mock Trial 11; JV Softball 9; Future Plans: To major in Broadcast Journalism; To each his own ■C « ) Seniors Bar - BELIEVE IT OR NOT eniors ' '1- ’ v ' -' •S. s “Anything Goes” What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever witnessed? “I think the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed was last year’s lip-sync contest.” Ge- rard Lenzi-Junior “The play Anything Goes. ” Melissa Tirado-Senior “The craziest thing I’ve seen is Colin Thompson’s car all decorated with Christmas ornaments.” Jill Linnehan- Sophomore “I think the weirdest thing I’ve seen is some kid throwing up down the stairs and in the hallway; it was disgusting.” Roseann Antonacci-Senior “The Craziest thing that happened to me in school was getting kicked out of class for wearing shorts. No bathrooms were open so I had to change in the hall in front of the hall lady.” Sean Kiel-Junior “I ran the mile in 7:05 in my overcoat and scarf, while eat- ing potato chips and drinking a Jolt cola.” Joey Barone-Ju- nior Chrisitine Carr. Elizabeth Carrese; Jr. Nat’l Honor Society 9; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; Madrigals 12; Tri-M 11. 12; Drama 9. 11. 12; FBLA 10, 11; Spanish Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To go to college, become rich and own Chippendales. “Funneling - there is no substitute. Tom Cassata. John Cerini JV La- crosse 10; V Lacrosse 11, 12 - Asst, capt.; JV Football 9, 10; V Football 11,12, JV Basketball 10; Intramural Hockey 9. 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To become an Electrical Engi- neer. ‘‘I don’t want to deal with reality. Maria Cesare; VICA ll, 12; Italian Club 11- Treas.; Future Plans: To graduate from college and become a legal secretary. Eh, yea I guess. Elizabeth Coakley. Maria Collazo. James Thomas Collins; Future Plans: To run a press for a publishing firm. When the sun shines, I shire. Donna Marie Cornelius; Orchestra 9, 10; Dance Committe 9; VICA 10, 11; Future Plans: Fashion Merchan- dising. “Buckle up baby its a bumpy ride!”. Teresa Anne Cornelius; Orchestra 9. 10; Dance Committe 9. VICA 10; Future Plans: Fashion Merchandising and Buying. Justine Cote. Michael E. Coyle; Future Plans: To make money and play at CBGB. 82 Seniors Ca-Co Junior Colin Thompson dressed up as ‘Old Saint Nick’. Showing off his Christmas spirit, he handed out candy to all the good boys and girls. Scott Cresswell. Christine Critelli. Anthony Dominick CliCCia; TADA 10, 11, 12; Peer Counselor 12; JV Basketball 9. JV Football 10; V Football 11, 12; In- tramural Hockey 9, 10, 11; Lacrosse 9. Future Plans: I wish to become a psychologist. Michael P. Cllilla; Intramu- ral Hockey 10, 11, 12; Don't know what ya got till it’s gone. Victoria Elizabeth Cullen; Yearbook n. i2-Mini- mag Editor; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; Literary Magazine 9, 12-Editor; Drama 9, Newspaper 10; JV Basketball 10; Quote: If time can change me, why can’t 1 change time? .” James Michael Curley; JV Baseball 9.10; JV Foot ball 9, 10; V Football 11, 12; Intramural Hockey 9, 10, 11. 12. Do you think it’s time to grow up? Naah. Paula Dahse. Christine DeBenedetto. Gregory De la Fuente. Michael Delewin; JV Lacrosse 10; “Whaaat? Don’t even tell me . Tracey Delio; Yearbook 9, Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12, JV Cheer- leading 9, 10; Kickline 11; Future Plans To rule the world and make people wear colors that match. Yeah, hi!” Sandy DelPerciO; Yearbook 9, Student Gov’t 9-Pres. 0 Sophomore Class Pres.; Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12-Co capt.; § Oh my G-d”. -O 1 X BELIEVE IT OR NOT eniors v.; V ' - “Anything Goes” What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever witnessed? “I think the craziest thing I’ve ever witnessed was last year’s lip-sync contest.” Ge- rard Lenzi-Junior “The play Anything Goes. ” Melissa Tirado-Senior “The craziest thing I’ve seen is Colin Thompson’s car all decorated with Christmas ornaments.” Jill Linnehan- Sophomore “I think the weirdest thing I’ve seen is some kid throwing up down the stairs and in the hallway; it was disgusting.” Roseann Antonacci-Senior “The Craziest thing that happened to me in school was getting kicked out of class for wearing shorts. No bathrooms were open so I had to change j in the hall in front of the hall lady.” Sean Kiel-Junior “I ran the mile in 7:05 in my overcoat and scarf, while eat- ing potato chips and drinking a Jolt cola.” Joey Barone-Ju- nior Chrisitine Carr. Elizabeth Carrese; Jr. Nat’l Honor Society 9; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; Madrigals 12; Tri-M 11, 12; Drama 9. 11. 12; FBLA 10, 11; Spanish Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To go to college, become rich and own Chippendales. “Funneling - there is no substitute. Tom Cassata. John Cerini JV La- crosse 10; V Lacrosse 11, 12 - Asst, capt.; JV Football 9, 10; V Football 11,12, JV Basketball 10; Intramural Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To become an Electrical Engi- neer. “I don’t want to deal with reality. Maria Cesare; VICA 11, 12; Italian Club 11- Treas.; Future Plans: To graduate from college and become a legal secretary. Eh, yea I guess. Elizabeth Coakley. Maria Collazo. James Thomas Collins; Future Plans: To run a press for a publishing firm. When the sun shines, I shire. Donna Marie Cornelius; Orchestra 9, 10; Dance Committe 9; VICA 10, 11; Future Plans: Fashion Merchan- dising. “Buckle up baby its a bumpy ridel . Teresa Anne Cornelius; Orchestra 9. 10; Dance Committe 9, VICA 10; Future Plans: Fashion Merchandising and Buying. Justine Cote. Michael E. Coyle; Future Plans. To make money and play at CBGB. 82 Seniors Ca-Co Junior Colin Thompson dressed up as ‘Old Saint Nick’. Showing off his Christmas spirit, he handed out candy to all the good boys and girls. Scott Cresswell. Christine Critelli. Anthony Dominick Cuccia; TADA 10, 11. 12; Peer Counselor 12; JV Basketball 9. JV Football 10; V Football 11, 12; In tramural Hockey 9,10, 11; Lacrosse 9. Future Plans: I wish to become a psychologist. Michael P. Cllilla; Intramu- ral Hockey 10, 11, 12; “Don't know what ya got till it's gone.” Victoria Elizabeth Cullen; Yearbook n. 12-Mini mag Editor; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; Literary Magazine 9. 12-Editor; Drama 9, Newspaper 10; JV Basketball 10; Quote: If time can change me, why can't I change time? . James Michael Curley; JV Baseball 9,10; JV Foot ball 9, 10; V Football 11, 12; Intramural Hockey 9, 10, 11. 12. “Do you think it’s time to grow up? Naah. Paula Dahse. Christine DeBenedetto. Gregory De la Fuente. Michael Delewin; JV Lacrosse 10; Whaaat? Don’t even tell me Tracey Delio; Yearbook 9, Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12. JV Cheer- leading 9, 10; Kickline 11; Future Plans To rule the world and make people wear colors that match. “Yeah, hi! Sandy DelPercio; Yearbook 9, Student Gov't 9-Pres. O Sophomore Class Pres.; Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12-Co capt.; § Oh my G-d” -O £ c John DePaoli Round Tabic 12-Treas . French Club 11, 12-Treas; Newspaper 10, 11; Drama 9, 10; Spanish Club 10. 11; Ski Club 10. 11. 12-VP; FBLA 10. 11. 12 Treas; Nat'l Honor Society; Intramural hockey 9, 10. 11. Future Plans: I plan on having a career in finance: ‘Everything counts in large amounts . Jennifer Dickson. Grego- ry Difilippo. Aram Dikici; “Bulls eye David Dobrindt Soph Class VP; Jr Class Pres; Sr Class Pres; Youth Advisory Committee 10. 11, 12; JV Football 10; V Football 11. 12; JV Lacrosse 10; V Lacrosse 11. 12; Future Plans: To live on a tropical Island with 1000 palm trees and an unlimited supply of ‘Matilda Bay' “Don't worry about a thing, 'cause everything is going to be alright. Timothy R Donohue Jr Nat'l Honor Society 9; Nat l Honor Society 11. 12; Student Gov't 9, 10; JV Baseball 9; JV Football 9; V Football 10. 11. 12; JV Wrestling 9; V Wrestling 10. 11. 12; V Lacrosse 11, 12; Intramurals Bas- ketball 9. 10; Baseball 10; Future Plans: To go to college; “Can you dig it? . Thomas Doty Intramural hockey 12. David Doucette. Thomas Doxey Intramural hockey 12; Future Plans: To go to college, become a baseball hero and make millions; “Think that's funny? That’s not funny. Timothy A Doyle; V Soccer 11. 12; V lacrosse 12; Future Plans: Make money and play at CBGB's. Peter N. Drivas French Club 12; Gfted and Talented 9; Intramural hockey 9; Future Plans: To become the governor of New York State. “If you can’t beat them, join them. James Drudy. ... if you feel unsure about some- thing you’re doing, you shouldn’t be doing it ... ” Being a teenager today is a lot harder than it was for our parents in the 50’s. Today’s teens are exposed to more drugs, alcohol, and the nega- tive effects of peer pressure. Peer pressure affects almost all of us sometime in our lives, but however we handle it dif- fers from person to person. Senior Paul Mango says, “I think to handle peer pressure you just have to say no. Hey if you feel unsure about something you’re doing, you shouldn’t be doing it - don’t let other people make choices for you.” Senior Brian Robey feels the same way. “If I don’t agree, my friends don’t push me. Most people know how I feel about drinking and drugs: I don’t do it!” By not letting peer pres- sure affect us, we develop a strong sense of individual- ism. Christine Vitale admits, “I don’t let peer pressure bother me, if somebody wants me to do something I’ll do it by following my own in- stincts.” If you’re forced into doing something that you know is wrong, nobody can tell you what to do. By doing what you feel is right, you’ll gain the confidence of making your own decisions and of be- ing your own person. - Vicki Cullen Joy Dunayer SADD 12: Drama 12; V Kickline 12; Fu ture Plans: I hope to be a very sucessful CPA. see the world, fall in love and be very happy; Get out of town Scott Eifert. Abby Elkhatib. Monica Leigh Elton JV Volleyball 9; Future Plans: A future in Cosmetology; Find me, so 1 11 see ya laater. Lynne Endee VICA 11. 12. Future Plans: To be a legal secretary or own my own salon. You think so. Suzanne Endres SADD 12; Drama 9. 10. 11. 12; JV Cheerleading 9; V Kickline 10, 11. 12; Future Plans; Teach Baryshnkov a few things and own a convertible corvette; Time keeps or slippin' into the future Richard Engert. Carol- Ann Eusini; Band 9. 10, 11. 12; Marching Band 11. 12 sect leader; Tri-M 11. 12-VP; Ski Club 9. 10; V Bowling 9. 10. 11 Jack FabriziO V Soccer 9. 10. 11. 12-capt; Intramural hockey 9. 10. 11. 12; Future Plans: To go to college and then begin my own hardcore band!; Don’t believe the hype Robert Farha Future Plans: To break 200 mph, “I don't worry about nothing, because worrying � a waste of my time. David Feitel Round table 11. 12-VP; Span- ish club 10. 11; Ski Club 10. 11. 12; French Club 11. 12; FBLA 11; Nat’l Honor society 11. 12; Nat’l Spanish Honor . Society 10. 11, 12; Future Plans: Pediatrics Peter % Ferrandino. -O i' ' A - v . ; -: .• ; ‘ . o .. ■ y -j Du-Fe 85 c Left: Christine Carr, Jennifer Miller, Laura Manser, Kim Heath, Chris Bonomo and Nancy Hart prove friends don’t pressure friends into 5 doing something they don’t want to. A touching speech at the dance in memory of Mr. P. moved students and faculty; even those who didn’t have the honor of knowing him well. ' . . . A' ' V •. „ s� V ' t . % ► . . m.,‘ k 7 :A. % y ■’■Si r' HEARING IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE eniors “I would tell the person off.” We asked students what they would do if they saw their friend’s boyfriend girlfriend with someone else. Here are their replies: Senior Jenique Nijboer said, “I would say something to the person with the other person right there, and then tell my friend.” Senior Mike Lamiroult said, “I would talk to my friend first and then maybe say some- thing depending on what my friend said.” Sophomore Barry Mannion said, “I would ask the person what was going on. I would tell my friend only if the boy- friend girlfriend wouldn’t.” Sophomore Kacey Knauer said, “I would tell the person off and then tell my friend.” Freshman Danielle Barile said, “I would just tell my friend.” Mike Rose said, “I would first see what was going on be- tween them, then I would tell my friend only if not knowing would hurt him.” Chris Horvath said, “I would just tell my friend.” Sophomore Bob Coogan said that “I would just tell my friend what was going on.” Laura Fico. Dominique Filippi. George Fi- lippone JV Football 9; V Football 10. 11. 12; V Track 9, 12; Future Plans: Business • college • football. Anthony Formica Yorker’s Club 9-VP. 10-Pres; Intramural hockey 9; Future Plans: To become a Captain, working for a major airline. Peter Franz. Andrea Frasca. James Fredrick- son; Ski Club 9. 10. 11. 12; FBLA 12; Round Table 12; French Club 11,12; Spanish Club 11. 12; Intramural hockey 9. 10. 11; Future Plans: To become an Architect. Martin Fries Intramural hockey 12; “Zip it snapperhead . Diana Fuchsman. Christine Galati Colorguard 11, 12; Nat'l Honor society 11, 12; French Club 10. 11, 12; Winterguard 11; Future Plans: To be an automotive design- er or open my own architectural firm; “Porsche must be pro- nounced •Porcha '. Joseph Garry. Glenn Garbus SADD 11, 12; Mock Trial 10. 11. 12; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; FBLA 10. 11. 12; Spanish Club 10. 11. 12; golf 10. 11, 12; Future Plans: “To be richer than Tom Reilly 86 Seniors Fl-Gar Above: On the sidelines of the foot- ball field. Senior Tammy Wood has some friendly girltalk with Senior Christine Galati about the guys in her life. Left: At the dance in honor of Mr. P., Junior Denise Hoffman, Sophomore Nancy Hogan and Ju- nior Heather Tower demonstrate c their friendship in a group hug. I1 v i Stephanie Gaylor. Edward Gebhard. Jenni- fer Gentry. Michael Giacco. Virginia Gilson. Oliver Girard intramural hockey 12; “One step foward, two steps back . John GiUttari Marching Band 11, 12; SADD 12; JV Basketball 9, 10; V Basketball 11, 12; JV Soccer 9. 10; Future Plans: To one day jam.; “I got hacked . Scott Gorcey Literary Maga line 9; Newspaper 9, 12; Chess Club 9. 10; Social Studies Club 9; Intramurals Water Polo; Future Plans: Queens or C.W. Post English and Computer Graphics major. Stephen Kenneth Gourlay v Soccer 9, io, 11,12; V football 12; V Lacrosse 9, 12; Intramural hockey 12; Fu- ture Plans: To be a Ceramic Engineer. Glenn George Graepel Nat’I Honor Society 11. 12; German Club 11; V Baseball 9.10.11,12; V Basketball 12; Intramural hock ey 11; Future Plans: Dancer for Chippendale's; “It's a bird, it’s a plane, it's killer J’’. Linda Carol Green SADD 12; Chorus 11. 12; Yearbook 9; JV Volleyball 9; V Volley- ball 10. 11. 12-capt; JV Softball 9; V Softball 10. 11. 12; -capt; Future Plans; Going into the United States Navy, then going on to a good career; “Later . Jane Veronica Grella Drama 9. 10. 11. 12; Thespians 10. 11-tres. 12- pres; TADA 10. 11; Key Club 10. 11-VP; Future Plans: To be a rich and famous and happy actTess.; “This night has been so strange, that the hair stood up on my head. -Yeats. Lisa Grillo; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; French Honor Society 10, 11. 12; French Club 10, 11. 12-Sec.; Drama 9, 10. 11, 12.TADA 10. 11, 12; SADD 12; Jr Class Secre tary; Student Gov't 9, 10. 11, 12: JV Cheerleading 10; V Cheerleading 12; Future Plans: To Grow; Well, there you go' Marino Grlic. Robert Grote. Jill Gschwind. Susan Gugliotta. Chris Gurrieri; JV Football 9,10 Future Plans: Work hard + be as successful as possible Welcome to my jungle!'' Par Olof Gustafsson French Club 12; Internat i Club 12; V Soccer 12; Golf 12 Future Plans. Studying bussiness. James Haas. Thomas Hagan. Paul Haglich. Donna Chris- tine Haines; Key Club 10-Sec., 11, 12-Pres.; Drama 9, 10. 11, 12; Thespians 10, 11, 12-Sec.; TADA 10, 11, 12; JV Volleyball 9; V Cheerleading 11, 12; JV Softball 10; Fu- ture Plans- To go to college to major in education; “Can we go home NOW?! . Nancy Ann Hart; Student Gov t 9. 10, 11. 12; JV Basketball 9. “I can’t wait to drive.” It’s the best feeling in the world to be able to get up and go. Where, you ask? Any- where! As long as you have your own wheels anything is possible. “If you have a car, everything is much easier.” commented senior Wayne Mandel. But, what if, unlike Wayne, you don’t drive? Many seniors have their own cars and they make good use of them at lunchtime and after school, but how do ninth, tenth and eleventh graders feel about attaining their li- censes? “Impatient” said Tara Hooper who added “It’s annoying not having your own transportation.” Getting a license is an event all students await, wistfully. Freshman Lilliana Rodre- guez is no exception, “I can’t wait to drive and not have to depend on others for rides.” Similarly sopho- more John Koslowski feels that when he has a car, “I won’t have to bug my parents for rides all the time.” Although it’s a long wait for a driver’s license, when you fi- nally have it, it’s definitely worth it! — Giokazta Molina CRUISING WITHOUT A CAR m -f Cathleen Hattan; SADD 10, 12; Newspaper 12; Nat l Honor Society 11, 12; Future Plans; I plan on getting a doc- torate in Physical Therapy, Do you want to see my car . . . Congratulations! Kim Heath. Michelle Heberer. Christopher Hegmann. Paul Henn. Maureen Herman; SADD 12; V Soc cer 9, 10, 11; V Basketball 10, 11, 12; V Softball 10. 11. 12-Capt,; Future Plans; To go to a 4 yr college and then on to a good career. No way!” Keith Patrick Hickey; V Lacrosse 9. 10, 11. 12; V Basketball 9, 10, JV Football 9; Intramural Hockey 12; Future plans: To be very success ful and wealthy. Smell Ya Later Kristen Dawn Hickman; TADA ll. 12; Key Club 11; Future Plans: To be a successful teacher We finally made it. Good Luck.” Christopher Hogan; JV Basketball 10. V Lacrosse 10, 11. 12, JV Football 10. V Football 11, 12; Intramural Hockey 12 Future Plans: To get rich and get through life with as few problems as possible David Robert Hol- land; v Wrestling 9, io. Glenn Holm. Jason A. Horan; JV Football 10; V Football 12; Intramural hockey 10, 12; Future Plans: To succeed, get married and have fun. “BLAH Seniors Hat-Ho 89 ■ j ;• ♦ £m Z‘ ' ' - - . - V H -.i: TT ■ V- ■ ■ v - .■; • 4m ••■..if . � .. ;«r 2 N 3 Without a car and forced to walk for her lunch, Sen. Maria Pohanis crosses Old Country Road to get to her favorite Deli. After school Seniors Shari Rettig and Jennifer Aloi wait patiently for a ride home as they don’t yet have their own transprotation. WELI_UHH YOU SEE . . . eniors We asked 100 students what was their excuse for missing homework. These were the results. 3 I didn’t have time with all my other homework. 16 I did the wrong home- work. 32 My puppy peed on it and all the ink ran off and I can’t remember what I wrote. 2 I forgot it at home. 24 You never told me we had homework. 2 I did not understand it. “I forgot it?” 23 My cat had kittens on it last night. Christopher Robert Horvath; Student Gov't. 9.10.11. 12-VP; SADD 12; V Football 12; Swimming 10; Intramural Bas- ketball 9. 10, 11. 12; Only the names will change”. Sunny Huang. Carolann Hubner; Yearbook 9; FBLA 12; TADA 10. 11. 12-VP; Colorguard 11; Chorus 12; Future Plans; 1 hope to get my bachelor’s degree in hotel technology and some- day become General Manager of a hotel.; “Do I look like I really care? Ha! . Leanne Huff. Gina Humann. Eva Lorain Hunter Yearbook 12; Fu- ture Plans: College-interior design; “Bunny Rabbit Power Forev- er . Richard Hutchinson JV Football 10-, v Football 11. 12; Intramural hockey 9. 10. 11. 12; Who cares if it breaks, as long as it’s not mine . Vivian Ibrahim Nat’! Honor Soci- ety 11. 12; Nat’I Latin Honor Society 10. 11; Latin Club 10. 11. Yearbook Activities Editor 11; Yearbook Student Life Editor 12; Winter Track 10; Future Plans: To enter the narrow gate which leads to eternal life.; “In his heart, a man plans his course; but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverb 16:9. Mike T. Irons JV Football 9. 10; V Football 11.12; Future Plans: Wanting to be a Rocket Scientist.; “Shoe fly pie”. Greg Jacobi Drama 11; Concert Band 9, 10. 11, 12; Marching Band 9. 10. 11, 12; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; Future Plans: To be a rich Corporate Executive; “I just don’t care”. Av- anelle Jacobs. Michael Janovsky Nat’l Honor Society 12; Spanish Club 11; Nat I History Day 9; V Soccer 11; Intramu- ral Hockey 11, 12; Future Plans: To become a world class body builder; “The best is yet to come!”. 90 Seniors Hor-Ja . , ••: ,V V'. ‘.'«V ..« . « ■;v v• In hopes of getting out of taking a test, Junior Paul Poretsky asks to be excused to use the bathroom. In Social Studies. Sophomore Don- ald Hudson tries to get away with not doing his homework by using the famous excuse, “my dog ate it!” AnneMarie Jennings Future Plans: To be an Art Therapist and an Animal Rights Activist; Save the animals don’t buy furs! . Thomas Jergensen. Maria Kal- lergis SADD 12-. V Basketball; V Volleyball 12; Future Plans: To be sucessful in the business world.; “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere”. Karen Karrmann. Thomas Karukakalam. David Kean. David James Keller TADA9. 10, 11, 12. German Club 9, 10, 11. 12; JV Football 10; V Wrestling 9. 10. 11; V Football 11; Future Plans: To go to college.; “You have to leave the nest to fly”. Colleen Kelly. Alisa Kilmetis. James Kneisel sadd 12; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; Future Plans: To become rich and famous; “97mph: Do you know who my father is? . Kelly Kraemer Spanish Club 10. 11-VP; Yearbook 9; Newspa- per 10; TADA 10.11 Press. 12; SADD 10. 11-VP. 12; Peer Counseling 11, 12; Key Club 10; Drama 9. 10; Volunteer Club 10; V Soccer 9. 10. 11; V Basketball 10; Future Plans: To Study Elementary Education; “I’ve loved these days •Billy Joel. John Kromidas. Seniors Je-Kr 91 Rajesh Babani Marylou Kugler. Edward Lacina. Wendy La- gattuta. Michael Lamiroult. Christopher William Lane; JV Football 9. 10; v Football 11; intramural Hockey 9, 12; Future Plans: To drink a case “The world is yours if you can count. Dan- ielle Joi LaPonti; Drama 12; SADD 12; Variety Show 12; Kickline 12; Future Plans: I hope to be choreographing on Broadway, very rich and very much in love. “Think Pink Lori Ann Lattanzio; Spanish Club 11; Liter- ary Maga2ine 12; Future Plans; To go to college and study Business Anthony Laurino. Sheila Leano; Joe Frank LeCausi; v Football 10, 11.12; Future Plans: To be President of U.S.A. Maureen Lee; SADD 12; Basketball 9; JV Volleyball 9. 10; V Vol- leyball 11, 12; I wanna rock right now. Mary-Ellen Leicht; Future Plans: To be a successful fashion designer with my own line of clothes, make a lot of money and own a pink Porsche 911. “Nothing is wrong with it.” Are the girls asking the guys out? Believe it or not, many of them are. Nowadays, the girls are taking the first step and approaching the guys for a date. Nauman Shah sees “nothing wrong with it.” He says, “I wouldn’t mind, and I’d go out with her if I liked her.” This new approach to dat- ing really takes a load off the guys. At the same time, it gives the girls a chance to go through the same things the guys must go through before asking a girl out. However, not all the girls are jumping into this method “feet first.” A girl usually makes sure she’s not going to make a fool of herself before actual- ly asking the ultimate ques- tion. Instead of dropping hints herself, she waits for him to drop the hints. “If I knew he liked me,” Donna Caloia remarks, “I would ask him out.” Times have changed and so have the teenagers of today. Although ten years from now, guys asking girls out might be obsolete. — Vivan Ibrahim WHO IS ASKING WHOM Peter J. Lennon; Intramural Hockey 11, 12; Future Plans: To never stop grooving and make money. “Oh you think so. Later Hicks. Kathleen Leoce. Trista Levy; Drama 9, 10. 11. 12; TARS 10. 11. Mixed Ensem ble 9. 10. 11. Jazz Chorus 1. All County Chorus 9, 10. 12. Marching Band 9, 10, 11; Future Plans. To major in Elemen- tary Ed., minor in Musical Theatre; And now for the morn- ing announcements ” Robert Lichtman. Larry Michael Lipson; Drama 9. Yearbook 9; Battle Of the Sexes 9; Intramural Hockey 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11; Future Plans; Navy, College, Plan to open my own busi- ness. “The halls must have been packed. Jennifer LiSd; Orchestra 9. 10, 11, 12 Concert Mistress; All Coun- ty Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; String Festival Orchestra 9, 10. 11. 12; All state Orchestra 10. 11; Tri-M 10. 11. 12; V Gymnastics 9, 10; Battle of the Sexes 9; Future Plans: To go to college and get a job teaching elementary ed. “Never say good-bye ' Jennifer Ann Livingston; Newspa per 10. 11; Tri-M 10. 11.12 - Historian; Mock Trial 10. 11; Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12; Pit Orchestra 9, 10. 11, 12; Marching Band 11, 12; Spanish Club 9. 10; Libraray Club 10; V X Country 9. 10. 11. 12-Capt.; V Track 9. 10. 11. 12 - Capt ; Future Plans: To excell in music, be successful, and make the Olympics. “Strive to do the best that you can do and never say you can't because you can! Allison Lombardi. Laura Marie Lombardo; Cheerleading 9; JV Cheer- leading 10; Kickline 11; Future Plans: To be rich. Chris- tine Marie Longo; Drama 9; SADD 12; TADA 11.12; Yearbook 9; V Kickline 10. 11. 12 • Capt.; Cheerleading 9 • Capt.; No I’m only kidding! Michael Luongo; Yearbook 9 - Photo-Editor; V Soccer 9. 10. 11, 12 - Capt , Future Plans: To own a Ferrari Money talks, the rest walks! Later! Claudine Maas; German Club 9, 10.11. 12 - Pres ; German Honor Society 10, 11, 12 - Pres ; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; G and T 9; JV Cheerleading 10; V Lacrosse 10-Stats.; “1 was friendly first Seniors Len-Ma 93 eniors UP, UP, . . . AND AWAY!! “I enjoy hang- ing upside down.” If you could be any super hero who would it be? Why? Maria Paradiso answered, “Supergirl, so I could land without breaking my neck.” “The Green Lantern, be- cause he is the only guy who can beat superman.” states James McMahon. Nauman Shah says, “Superman, because he is the strongest, and I look great in blue tights.” “Batman, I enjoy hanging upside down in my room in the dark.” Anthony Giacco said. Laura Manser explains, “Cat Women, so I can wear my favorite shade black.” “Wonderwoman, so I could have my own private jet.” Melissa Biagini states. Gregory Delafuente ex- claims, “Superman, because Lois Lane is one hot babe!” James Maggio. Christos Mammas Spanish Club 9. 10, 11, 12; JV Soccer 10. 11; JV Lacrosse 10. 11; V Lacrosse 12; Intramurals Soccer 9; Lacrosse 9; Wrestling 9; Future Plans: Plan to go to college and study medicine; “Life is for those who reach out and go for it . Ronald Mancuso. Wayne Mandell Ski Club 9. 10, ll; Round Table 11, 12 - Pres; French Club 11; Intramural Hockey 10,11; Future Plans: To retire at 30, a multi-million- aire; “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good . John D Mandra Science Club 9, 10; Nat’l Honor Soci- ety 11,12; Mock Trial 11; V swimming 10,11; Future Plans: To become a sucessful Engineer; I look toward to tomor row . Paul Mango Ski Club 9, 10, 11-Pres; French Club 11, 12; Round Table 12; Intramural Hockey 10. 11; Future Plans: To become the wealthy person I could be.; “If I were any happier, I’d probably be guilty of something . Laura Manser SADD 12. Junior Honor Society 9, 10; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; Variety Show 12; V kickline 10, 11. 12 - capt., JV Softball 9; JV Wrestling 9 - stats; Future Plans: To be a sucessful business executive manager and to be utterly happy and in love.; “What da ya think you're doing . Laura Marra. Edward Joseph Marshall III Drama 9; tada 10, 11. 12 • VP; Key Club 10. 11-Pres; JV Wrestling 9; V Swim- ming 10. 11. 12; V Football 12; Future Plans: college. Air Force. Those who can do, those who can’t become advi- sors . Tammy Lynn Marshall TADA ll, 12; SADD 12; Nat’l Honor Society 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Gov- ernment 9, 10. 11, 12 - treas; Float Committe 10, 11, 12; V Gymnastics 9, 10, 11, 12 - capt; Battle of the Sexes 9; Future Plans: To own a gym!; “Basically, It’s cool . Chris- topher Vincent Martello Life begins at the cross . Richard Mazzara. 94 Seniors Mag-Maz Unaware of the surrounding chaos, Chris Hogan and Barbara Zub dance the night away at the Homecoming Dance. The Hero of the game, Jr. Joey Lupar- ello 24, goes for a touchdown as the opposing team from Lawrence at- tempts to prevent him from scoring. ; «It • : -v •. .■ ! «t � f V • ' + ? JSP- -M v ..� T.V Michael Scott McCarthy; JV Lacrosse 9, 10; JV Foot- ball 9; “Semper Fi drink or die. U.S. Marines Sean Tho- mas McClen; Boy Scouts of America 9. 10,11. 12; V Wres- tling 9, 10; Future Plans: To become an electronics technician. Jennifer McCormack. James Earl McCrann: Newspaper 10, 11. 12- Managing Editor; SADD 12; TADA 12; Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Orchestra 10, 11. 12; Marching Band 11. 12; Jr. Nat’l Society 9; Nat’I Honor Society 11, 12; Intramural Hockey 9, 10. 11; Future Plans: To be a journalist for a major newspaper or news program. ‘‘Life is a set of many paths which all lead to the same destination. . Douglas McGee. James McGowan. Noreen McKenna; “Blondes have more fun!! . Brian McKibbin. James McMahon. Kathryn McMahon. FBLA 11; V Volleyball 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramural Basketball 9. Tennis 9; Fu- ture Plans: A successful career in acounting. This is it . . Big Time.” Stephen John McNicholas; Spanish Honor Soci- ety 10, 11, 12; Nat'l Jr. Honor Society 9, Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; Future Plans: To become wealthy, retire and enjoy life. Jane McQuade; Student Govt. 9, 10-Treasurer: Yearbook 9; Drama 11, 12; Variety Show 9. 10, 11, 12; SADD 12; VV Soccer 9. 10. 11, 12; V Cheerleading 12; JV Softball 9. 10; Future Plans: To own a beachhouse lunch with Johnny Car son. “There’s a fungus among us! Seniors Mc-Mc'Q 95 Lisa Messina. Jennifer Miller; Drama 9. 10. 11. 12; Thespians 11, 12; Kickline 11; Cheerleading 9; Future Plans; I want to go on the quest with Sean Tower to find out what’s behind “THE WALL” William Lawrence Millis III; JV Football 9. 10. V Football 11. 12 MVP All County; V Wrestling 9. 10, 11. 12 - MVP • All County: JV Lacrosse 9. 10; V Lacrosse 11, 12 - MVP All County: Future Plans: To go to college, play football and lacrosse and own my own restaurant. Giokazta E. Molina; Yearbook 9-Art Editor. 10-People Editor. 11 • Managing Edi- tor. 12 - Editor-in-Chief; Art Club 10. 11; Art Honor Society 12: Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; French Club 11. 12; French Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Mock Trial 10; Spanish Club 11; Future Plans: To be colorful. Hey. 1 like being different. Michelle Morrisroe. Esther Murphy. Jean Ma- rie Murphy. Seema Nangia; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; Newspaper 12; Future Plans: To major in computer sciences. “No problem dude! (Sean) Cuong Nguyen; Math Club 11; Future Plans: To study Electrical Engineering in college. Jenique Nijboer; Senior Class Treasurer; Art Honor Society; Stu- dent Govt. 9; V Cheerleading 11; Future Plans: To be an Accessories Designer. Dare to be different. Salvatore Noto. William Joseph Novinski; Orchestra 9.10; Future Plans: To go to college, get married, and make lots of money. What's it worth in cash?” “I hope America will last forever.” Being a good student is not easy; it takes committment and drive and often a sense of humor. The honor bestowed upon the student in the graduating class ranking number two is that of Salutatorian. This year, Stephen McNicholas is the sal- utatorian for the class of 1989. Q. Stephen, How do you feel about being named Salutatorian? A. Being the Salutatorian makes me feel like it’s a good accomplish- ment, but I feel the same way I did before we received our ranks. Q. Whom did you rely on through your school years when you needed help? A. I don’t recall much help from any- one. My parents don’t know specific rules of English grammar, or the deriv- ative of a function, etc. I also have no older siblings, so I either could do the work or I couldn’t. Q. What are your long term career goals? A. I want to become wealthy and re- tire. I plan to become some kind of se- curities trader and eventually retire around the age of 40. Q. Thinking back, is there anything about the past four years that you would change if you could? A. Yes, Throughout 9th and 10th grade I never studied hard enough. If I had really put out a maxiumum effort, I might have been number one. Q. Where do you plan to go to school? A. Suny Binghamton. I would pre- fer to go to an easier school, but Se- curities firms love “Ivy League’’ graduates. Binghamton, which is called “Little Harvard”, is the clos- est I want to get to an Ivy League School. Q. Are you glad to be leaving high school? A. Yes. But I’m going to miss high school (not the work! Only the fun!) and all the people I’ve met here. I hope America will last forever. Bush Regan ’92! CLASS OF 1989 SALUTATORIAN Kelly O’Callaghan; SADD 10.11.12. Key Club 11. 12; Newspaper 12; Literary Magazine 11. 12- Editor; V Track 9, 10; Future Plans; To be a special education or rec- reation teacher. “Hello . keep smiling ” Robert K. O’Hara; Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12; G and T 9; Future Plans: To be a Physicist; “Technically Christina Maria Oliva: Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; JV Basketball 10: Future Plans: To attend college. “Girls just wanna have fun. John Ospina. Adrienne Pacifico. Andrew Pagano. Danielle Merril Pagoulatos; Nat’l Honor Society 11.12; Honor Roll 9. 10. 11. 12; SADD 12. Marching Band 11; Concert Band 9, 10. 11; Colorguard 11; Office Aide 11; Just be yourself . . Tina Panchal; Newspaper 12. Art Club 9. Jr. Nat'l Honor Society 9; Future Plans: To be a Fashion Designer. It’s so easy . . cause anything goes. Harry S. Pangas; FBLA 10. 11; Student Gov’t. 10. 11. 12-Pres.; SADD 12-Chairman; JV Baseball 9. 10; JV Lacrosse 11; V Football 12; “Life is rough, sometimes you must live on a prayer, but remember don’t ever give up.” Maria Paradiso; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; French Honor Society 11. 12; TADA 11, 12; SADD 12; French Club 10, 11. 12; Yearbook 9. V. Soccer 9. 10. 11-Capt 12; V Basketball 10.11,12-Capt; V Track 9.10.11; JV Volley- ball 9-Co-Capt.; “This is my farm You play with my pigs and my pitchfork ” Nick Paraskakis. Min Park; Math Club 11. 12; Volunteer Club 12; Library Club 12; In- ternational Club 12-Sec. V Tennis 12; JV Bowling 12; Fu- ture Plans: To go to a 5 year Pharmacy college. -V-. ' ••• . • •- • .-v v.': .:yT :. •• . .. % .• ' . 4T. . . • j. r J i . ■• . Vf ;d s' � -r . '• • ‘ V Ui - : .• . • .t ,-• ARE YOU CHEATING YOURSELF? eniors “It pays unless you get caught.” Have you ever copied an- swers, known answers ahead of time, or used a “cheat sheet”? The real question is: does it pay in the long run? Sure, cheating does boost your grades, but it doesn’t boost your brain. What if the teacher catches you? Senior Peter Drivas says with a smile, “Yeah, it pays unless you get caught.” But what if there are separate tests or worse, a sur- prise test? Wouldn’t it be bet- ter to be prepared and do well on your own? Sophomore Donna Ott thinks “everybody does it at least once, they shouldn’t, but they do.” In the end, cheating doesn’t get you very far. Eventually, there will come a time when it will catch up to you. When asked if cheating pays, senior Christine Galati answered, “No, not really. Like the say- ing goes, ‘y°u only end up cheating yourself.’” -Maria Pohanis Joe James Passo; SADD 12; JV Baseball 9. 10; V Base ball 11. 12; JV Football 9. 10; V Football 11. 12-Co-Capt.; JV Basketball 9. 10; JV Wrestling: Int. Basketball 11. 12; Future Plans: To own the Yankees and fire Steinbrenner. EHH! Thomas Edward Pedicini FBLA 11; JV Track. V Tennis 12; Int Gymnastics 9. 10. 11. 12; Future Plans: Going away to college “In search of the eternal buzz.'Mark Petro. Ter- esa Phelan. Nicole Phelps. Roy A. Pilot; V Football 12; Inlramural Hockey 12; Future Plans. To go to college and make millions. Marie Pina; SADD 12: Variety Show 11; Yearbook 9. 10; Float 12: JV Volleyball 10; JV Softball 9. 10 Mark Paul Pizzo; Future Plans: To become a frame straightener for an auto body shop. “Remember blup, blup. Maria Elena Pohanis; Nat'l Jr Honor Society 9. Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12; French club 11. 12-Sec; Mock Trial 11; Yearbook 11. 12; SADD 10; Ski Club 10; G and T 9; Spanish Club 11; Future Plans: Success and happiness. Check out that guy! Allison Marie Preussker; Peer Counselor 12; Dra- ma 11; Future Plans: To go to college and make a movie. Tracy Ann Price; TADA 10.11.12; SADD 12: Spanish Club 10; FBLA 12; Future Plans: To get a masters degree and teach the specific learning disabled. “We’re finally out of here; good luck everyone.” Laura Reddy; Future Plans: School. “You guys are so precious. 98 Seniors Pa-R vV Juniors Anthony Ambrosio and Neil Esposito “compare” answers during a quiz in English class. Sophomore Christina Moy assists sophomore Kalpa Udeshi by using an unnoticeable cheat sheet. v ■ t ‘ ■£i A Mary Reddy. Karen Ann Redman; Ski Club 10. 11; Spanish Club 10,11; Nat I Honor Society 11,12; French Club ll. Candy Reid. Thomas Patrick Reilly; Jr Nat’l Honor Society 9-Pres; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12 Pres.; Mock Trial 10, 11, 12; Yearbook 0. 12; National His- tory Day 9, 10, 11, 12; TADA 11, 12; Art Honor Society 12; Yorkers 9-Pres.; American Legion Oratory 11, 12; Win- throp Hosp. Volunteer 9, 10, 11; V Golf 10, 11, 12-Capt. Future Plans; To be rich, very rich, filthy rich, rich beyond your wildest dreams, rich, rich, rich! “Girls 8 x 10’s available upon request, plus a small fee. o t- (B'i NYc,r Daniel Reis. John Joseph Renneisen.v Lacrosse 9, 10. 11, 12; Future Plans: Air Force. Shari Rettig. Thomas Riley; V Tennis 9, 10. 11, 12-Capt.; Future Plans: To be rich! “Speak softly and carry a big stick! Christine Rivera. Brian Robey. Ernesto Rodrigue2; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12: Spanish Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Round table Club 12-VP; Spanish Club 10. 11, 12; French Club 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 10. 11. 12- Treasurer; G and T 9; Intramural Hockey 9,10. 11, 12; Fu ture Plans: To be a successful businessman. “I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints; the sinners have much more fun,’’-Billy Joel. Ivonne Elizabeth Rod- riguez; International Club 12-Pres.. Future Plans: To major in Child Psychology “I wanna have some fun! Seniors Rc-Ro 99 Tracey Rogan; SADD 12; Kickline 10, 11, 12-Capt.; Volleyball 9; Future Plans: To become a Legal Secretary and own a Lambourghini. Jeanne Rogers. Nikolas Jon Rogers; Yearbook 11. 12. TADA 10. 11. 12; V X Country 12-Co-Capt.; Future Plans: To go to the University of Maine and major in Wildlife Management. Its gotta be 90 degrees'” John E. Romano; Future Plans: To go to college and work. “Best four years of my life. Jenna Rooney; tada 10, 11,12; sadd 12; Senior Class Sec.; French Club 11. 12; Nat’I Honor Society 11, 12; V Football 12 Stats; V Soccer 12 Stats; “Yeah hi!” Mi- chael Craig Rose; TADA 11. 12; Jr. Nat'l Honor Soci ety 9; Nat’l. Honor Society 11,12; Football 9; JV Basketball 9. 10; JV Baseball 9. 10; V Baseball 11. 12-Capt. Kim- berly Ross. Stacie Ryan. William Ryder. Sonu Sachar; Art Club 9; Newspa- per 12; G and T 9; JV Tennis 9; V Tennis 12; Intramural Tennis 11; Future Plans: To become a Pediatrician. David Michael Salbe; Yearbook 9; Band 9; V Bowling Team 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramural hockey 9; Future Plans: To go to college, become a CPA. get married, have kids and become very rich. Ralph Samuels; Intramural hockey 12; Fu- ture Plans: To have my own school and run it my way. “I’d rather have pink.” How do you feel about our School Colors? “I think they look awe- some on a football jersey.” - Afsheen Shah “Boring” - Heather Hayes “They look like Halloween, but they could have picked better ones.” - Kathleen Higgins “I really don’t think they make much of a difference.” - Lisa Entel “The colors don’t hold up with the times.” - Alex Atha- nasiou “I’m used to them, but I’d rather have pink.” - Rose Giul- iano “I like them. I do.” - Kelly I like them, they remind Kear me of Halloween.” - Stacie Ryan “I think they look good. They shouldn’t change “I don’t know, not bad.” - Ray Mazaheri “I like them, they look real- them; at least until I gradu- ly tough.” - Paul Poretsky ate anyway.” - Tim Blind HICKSVILLE COLOR SCHEME Ulysses Santaana. William Sarnicola. Craig Schroeder. Tara Ann Schropfer; Yearbook 9; SADD 10, 12; Drama 9. 10, 11, 12; Thespians 11. 12-VP. Kickline 12-mgr; Future Plans. To work as a Sports Illus- trated” photographer. Denise Marie Sciabarassi; jv Volleyball 9, v Track 9, 10, 11; V Cheerleading 10, 11, 12-Capt.; Future Plans: To attend college. Did you say babble??” Leonard Scolaro; TADA 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To earn an ex cellent salary, move to the Mideast and have 7 wives. Ralph Scotto. Tracey Seitz. Nauman M. Shah; Band 9, 10. 11; National Honor Society 11,12-VP; Newspaper 11,12-Editor in Chief; Latin Club 10,11, 12-Pres; Latin Honor Society 10, 11, 12-Pres.; JV Football 9, 10; V Football 11,12; JV Lacrosse 10; Future Plans: To become a Medical Doctor, To become rich is the goal of life.” Donna Marie Sharetta; Italian Club 10, 11; Volunteer Club 10; Future Plans: To be a designer. That’s real cute!” Anup Sharma; Future Plans: To go to medical school. Some people cry about life. I choose to laugh at it. Douglas E. Sherry; VICA 12; Future Plans: To become an electrician. C 5 3 Strolling into her government class, senior Vivian Ibrahim comes to the realization that there is a test that day. At a home varsity football game, coach Miss Binder and her Varsity cheerleading squad observe the game in awe from a distance. i W •4 •. r •- V A. «-.■ Seniors San-She 101 ' i i- 1 -Z •% s • • • � . ’ V • «V • «t f r w; ■ • ..w •- v. . . s .% . •. • . : •• • . . � •. • •• • .w v T, - ? ?••♦.' • . • • •• • : 1 • V - • • •«•• •. • • -� • V' ._ .1... • - .v.. ■ 2 4� VI WHAT WILL SENIORS MISS MOST? eniors These are the best days of our lives! We’re finally out of here! At last, the long years of waiting have come to an end! But, the old cliche, “these are the best days of our lives,” tends to hold true. What will you miss the most? “I’m going to miss everyone I know here. For once I walk out of these doors, I may not see anybody again,” says Senior Stephen McNicholas. After high school, most people go their separate ways, never to be seen again. Senior Jenna Rooney says, “I’ll miss my friends that I’ve gone through school with each year.” Try to picture what will happen to ev- eryone in the future. Can you picture what everyone will look like at our class reunion? Many seniors have become close friends with some of their teachers. Michele Heberer feels that “other than the teachers,” she will miss “absolutely nothing.” Senior Lisa Grillo says that she will miss her teachers because she’s “known most of them for three years and” she’s “gotten used to them.” Lisa is “going to have to go to college soon and devel- op new relationships with” her “teachers there.” Our Senior Year, no matter how you look at it, is a very spe- cial time for all of us. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever, there’s no turning back. I believe Billy Joel said it best: “These are the times to remember, though they will not last forever. These are the days to hold on to . . — Maria Pohanis Blake Sinrod. Jeanine Mary Sirey; Student gov’t 9. 10. 11. 12; V Swimming 9, 10. 11, 12; Future Plans: To swim the Dead sea; 1 get by with a little help from my friends . Michael Andrew Skaling; Nat’l Jr. Honor Society 9; Nat'I Honor Society 11. 12; JV Baseball 9. 10; Intramural Hockey 10. 11. 12; Eric Smith; Ski Club 9, 10; Vica 11, 12; Future Plans: go to college. William H Sneddon; Variety Show 12; Lip Sync 11; Student Gov’t 10,12; SADD 12; V Soccer 12; JV Basketball 9; Future Plans: To see my brother play at MSG!; “SO. maybe I AM crazy’’.; Garrett Sneyd. Charles Sohn. Linda Sottung. Michael J Sposato; JV Lacrosse 10. 11; JV Wrestling 9; JV Soccer 9; Future Plans: To become a Chef; You KNOW you all love me’’. Renee Sprissler; Future Plans: Business college, Travel; “Isn't that special John Steneck; JV Baseball 9. 10; V Baseball 11. 12; JV Bas- ketball 9, 10; V Basketball 11, 12-capt.; Future Plans: to go to college; Long live hunting . William Sullivan. 102 Seniors Sin-Sul Underclassmen Princesses Jen Lane, Debbie Lobimier, Deanna Rungo and Homecoming Queen Jeanine Sirey receive their ap- plause after the announcing of the winners. During lunch, Danielle Campisi and Stacie Berger soak up the afternoon sun. Jeffrey Suppa; Vica 11. 12; Ski Club 9, 10; Future Plans: Start my own business. Edward Swan; Nat’l Honor Society 11. 12; SADD 12; Future Plans: Become an engineer; Karen Tacconelli. Nancy Marie Ta- lento; FBLA 12; Drama 9. 10. 12; TADA 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 10. 11. 12; Spanish Club 10; Future Plans: To become a very successful lawyer + be rich; “Ooh, Ahh - Oh joy” Christopher Tanck. Dawn Telender. Stephen Thayer; intramural Floor Hockey 9,10,11.12; Anas- tasia Thireos George Tiedmann. Melissa Dolores Tirado; Future Plans: Attend college and be successful; “Luck to all!!” Sandra Torres. Catherine Totino. Seniors Sup-To 103 Ms. Binder Scan Patrick Tower; Honor Society 9. 10. 11. 12- Treasurer; Student Govt 9. 10; Junior Class VF. Madrigals 12; Variety 12; Lip Sync 11; Senior Class VP; V Football 9, 10. 11.12; JV Baseball 9; V Lacrosse 10. 11. 12; Future Plans: To lead a group of Pink Floyd worshippers in a quest to find out what's behind the WALL Shall we set out across this sea of faces, in search of more and more applause; With our backs to THE WALL! -Pink Floyd Rory Tringali. Michelle Mary Tsounis; Nat'l Honor Society 11, 12; Future Plans: To attend college. Steven E. Turk; TADA 11, 12; Key Club 11, 12-Sargeant at Arms; Band 9. 10.11; Yorkers9; Future Plans: Toget a BA In Economics and an MBA. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or the one.” Nimesh V. Udeshi; FBLA 10. 11, 12-VP; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; SADD 12; JV Baseball 9.10; JV Basketball 9. 10; V Basketball 11, 12; Intramural Hockey 9; “Don't worry be happy. Margaret Elizabeth Van Doran; Nat'l Honor Society 11. 12; FBLA 10. 11. 12. TADA 10; Drama 9; Spanish Club 10. 11; Ski Club 10.11.12; JV Soft- ball 9, 10, 11; V Softball 12; Future Plans: To make my first $5 million by age 20. Money is everything, but guys will do. Scott Patrick Van Steen; JV Soccer 9.10.11- Co-capt.; Future Plans: To work in business and make money “Welcome to the jungle. Helen Velez Richie John Verbouwens; Nat’l Jr. Honor Society 9. Nat'l Honor Society 11,12; V Bowling 11. 12; Intramural Hockey 10, 11, 12. Future Plans: To go to college. Paul Alexander Viar; Yearbook 10; Football 9. 12. Ste- ven Viesti. Christine Vitale; Key Club 11, 12; TADA 11. 12; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; French Honor Society 11. 12; Who's Who 12; HSSA 12; JV Softball 9. 10; V Softball 11, 12; JV Volleyball 10-Co-capt. Future Plans. To become a lawyer and eventually a supreme court judge. I would also like to enter politics. “My kingdom for Yuppiedom. “I just don’t like to lose” Each year the student of the graduating class with the highest average is awarded the distinction of being named Valedictorian. The Class of 1989 congratulates their Valedictorian Cheryl Zukowsky. Cheryl is known for her superior academic ability and a wide range of knowledge. Since only one student can be Valedictorian, the rest of us can only imagine what it feels like to be given the honor and responsibility. We all must wonder what drives somebody to achieve this goal. Cheryl simply said, “I just don’t like to lose.” In her own words, Cheryl pos- sesses “a self motivated goal to be the best”. It is obvious that it took a lot of hard work and studying to come out at the top of a field of so many talented students. Obviously, being Valedicto- rian doesn’t hurt your chances of getting into the college of your choice. Cheryl plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. According to Cheryl, “I’ll be going into the sciences and I’ll be the world’s best chemist.” Certainly the knowledge and discipline that she has gained here at Hicksville will help her attain success in all her future plans. Good Luck, Cheryl, from all of your classmates and friends. — Giokazta Molina 1989 VALEDICTORIAN Brett Volo; German Club 9. 10, 11, 12 VP; FBLA 12; JV Football 9,10; V Football 11, 12; V Swimming 11; Intra mural Hockey 11, 12; Future Plans: To one day own my own business. Diane Elizabeth Wahne; Future Plans. To go to college for nursing. Heather Wallace. Wil- liam T. Waters; V Bowling 9. 10. 11, 12-Capt.; V Golf 11. 12; Intramural Basketball 9, 10.11, 12; Hockey 12; Fu- ture Plans: To bowl a 300 game. “Scroll this. Roy Watson. Walter Weaver. Michele Lyn Webster; Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12-Section leader; Colorguard 11, 12-Capt.; TADA 10-sec, 11, 12-sec; Tri-M 11, 12; Winterguard ll-Capt. Student Govt. 9; Concert Band 9, 10, 11, 12-Section leader; Yearbook 11; G and T 9; Future Plans: To work with children. “I can’t believe this is it; good luck in the future. Todd Wengrovsky; G and T 9; Intramural Hockey 9, 10; Future Plans: To pursue a career in the law field, 'if you listen very hard the truth will come to you alas ’’ Richard Wheat. Stephen Wierzbicki. Robert W. Wilson;V Bowling 12; Future Plans To be very suc- cessful at what ever I do. Franklin Wong. Giokazta Molina Sharing looks of disap- pointment and outrage at a penalty call, the Varsity football team and coaches vent their feelings in hope that the next play will be better. Tammi F. Wood; tada 10. ll, 12; Coiorguard 11,12; Marching Band 11, 12; Winterguard 11, 12; Future Plans: To be a veterinary technician. Man Alive”. Katherine Woodcheke; TADA 10,11,12; Nat’l Honor Society 11,12; Coiorguard 11, 12-Co-capt.; Marching Band 11, 12; Winter- guard 11. 12-Co-capt.; “Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.” -B. Harrison. Richard Wrede. Thomas Yanez. Peter Menzeng Yee; Math Club 10; Nat’l Honor Society 11, 12; Future Plans: To go to college and major in computers. I am so glad to get outta here.’ Jennifer Lynn Yeswoit; SADD 12; Who's Who 12; Kickline 10, 11; Future Plans: To go to college and establish a career. “Live, Love, Laugh! ” Eliz- abeth Zagorski. Mark David Zaltzman; Future Plans: To teach Phys. Ed. and someday open up my own Gym. “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Cathie Zllb. Chris E. Zub; Future Plans: To become a probation officer ‘'Next thing you know old Jed’s a millionaire!” Cheryl Zukowsky; Math Club 10, 11, 12-Capt; Nat’l Honor Society 12; Tri-M 11, 12-Treasurer; Marching Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Future Plans: To major in engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. No one ever accused me of being normal. Jackie Fiorillo. 106 Seniors Won-Zu t Dr. Schweyer and Mr. Criscolo stroll down the first floor hallway with Mr. Palmeri. Better known to seniors as “Skip”, he demonstrates his peaceful nature with a sign that says it all. Senior Statisticians Maria Parad- iso and Jennifer Dixon keep tabs on the players and the fans’ reac- tions during a tough end of season game. jnior Paul Poretsky waits on the delines for his turn to go in and :ore. Seniors 107 Principal's Message Your years at Hicksville High School have been grow- ing years. Years when you learned about people and life, as well as the content of courses. You made friends that will last a lifetime. Graduation day will bring you mixed feelings about leaving one part of your education while looking forward to new experiences. Your life will be what you make it. Set your goals and move ahead with conviction. I wish each and everyone of you the happiness of a nroHnrtiup lifp Maw tho fntwro Kp unnrc Mr. R. McDonough Administrative Assistant Mr. L. Olvany Assistant Principal Mrs. M. S. Carr Assistant Principal Central Administration Board of Education President Jo Ann Miltenberg William P. Bennett ■ VP Daniel C. MacBride Daniel E. Arena Mark J. Cardella Patricia Rooney Sec. Carole R. Wolf Dr. Catherine J. Fenton Superintendent of Schools Administration 109 Staff Secretarial Staff: J. Germuth M. McCarthy C. Loria A. Didier M. Turk M. Griilo Missing: A. Harkins R. Sales Secretarial Staff: C. Lobmeir P. Ambrosino E. Hughes E. Miilis J. Bassett B. Raye A. Shock D. Tetens Missing: A. Ferraro D. Franz 110 Staff Teacher Aids: C. Cerny A. Calise Y. Speranza A. Andrews G. Cohen P. Gill Missing: J. Hilton A. Christie Custodial Staff: C. Kolm B. Dougherty B. McCarthy W. Zeke C. Schank J. Ortega H. Schuman A. Gruosso Hall Monitors: A. Manteria C. Lohsan L. Roell M. Sullivan A. Marshal E. Sprissler Hicksville High School dedicates the 1989 Comet to the memory of our teacher and dear friend Mr. John Pitrelli. The time we had togeth- er will always be treasured and your memory will last forever. John F. Pitrelli 1936-1989 MINI MAG r113 Remember when wearing col- ored socks and hi-top sneakers was the main fashion look? What about when you just had to have those Ser- gio Valentes? Well even though many styles have come and gone, one thing remains the same: Hicksville students are always ahead of the times, displaying their own fads and fashions. One of the biggest influences in Hicksville dressing is the newly re- modeled Broadway Mall. With such new stores as Oaktree, Canadians, Benetton, and Contempo Casuals, the latest fashions are easier to see and have. Also, many students travel frequently into Greenwich Village to do their shopping. This is true for se- nior Jennifer Brennan, who says, “I buy most of my clothes in the Village, because I like the style.” Giokazta Molina agrees, “The styles are outra- geous and crazy. I love them!” For guys, the latest looks includ- ed Champion Sweatshirts worn with baggy pants or sweats, and sneakers or docksiders. Some guys, such as seniors Paul Aversano and Paul Mango topped off their wardrobes with baggy socks and Keds. Styles for guys haven’t changed as drasti- cally as those for girls. With so many places to buy clothes, there wasn’t re- ally one typical style for girls to fol- low this year; it’s more of an “anything goes” look. Many girls wore Champions with shorts worn over leggings and Keds. Then there were girls who wore comfortable pants with sweaters, or denim jack- ets and sweats. Comfort was the key this year, while trying to express a person’s personality through his or her clothes. One of the popular jewelry trends this year included friendship bracelets, woven bands of string worn on the ankles or wrists. Although there were many dif- ferent styles displayed throughout the year, each student had his own way of dressing to make them unique. —Victoria Cullen Senior Tom Karukakalam dispays the latest in Eu- ropean fashions, as he talks with Swedish Ex- change Students Jonas Stalebrink and Par Gustaffsen. 114 Mini Mag Junior Geoff Martin and Senior Paul Mango show that you can be both fashionable and studious at the same time. M « p. Seniors Jane McQuede and Jear pinflffi Sirey inni show the latest jnJadieS t • ; -f Senior Tom Gray dis- plays the latest mens' styles. ' . • .« A . ■ . .Ay. «' .■ v . Senior SueEndres, cfis- plays her unique style, as she waits for her % fronds a eiPschool ▼ v ’ ' ! � . % i I a V V | Seniors Tom aad Tom Riley show ■Vh e latest fashtjpns at • one dances K Ke .numerous i this paKry ar. VT • ; V;k •A v ■ . •eV s' -t 0 A member pFjthdTtjirls' Varsity Track Team sports the,. nei est Hiefesville attire, •� , • feL - • •% • ... ,. • v V?. V r . U2 REM Guns ‘N’ Roses Pink Floyd Bon Jovi Van Halen Token Entry Paula Abdul Debbie Gibson 5 s always. INXS again proves to be one of the most popular and influential bands around. w ith their political lyrics and steady beat, U2 is still a favorite among many Hicksville students. And who can forget the Boss? After all his success- ful albums, Bruce Springsteen still grabs the at- tention of many Hicksvillites. 116 Mini Mag ecu Tunes In a school as big as ours, it seems that everyone has his her own favorite singer or type of music, so writing about the most popular is dif- ficult. In a poll of 100 students select- ed at random, here are some of the favorite music groups, stations, and singers that were chosen. Many people listed their favor- ite type of music as New Wave or New Music. The most popular groups picked were INXS and De- peche Mode. Both bands have per- formed frequently in our area, name- ly at Jones Beach and Madison Square Garden, which have helped to raise their popularity. Hard Rock will always be num- ber one according to some students, especially the sounds of Pink Floyd and Van Halen. Stations WNEW and WBAB cater to this type of mu- sic, blending the sounds of old rock songs with some of today’s newer tunes. In addition, K-ROCK also plays the music which so many stu- dents enjoy. Heavy metal and thrash music are also very popular among stu- dents. Although not many stations play these types of music frequently, students find their own means of lis- tening to the music they love. Many students travel into the city to visit clubs where their music is played, and at the same time, they can re- lease their feelings and emotions on the dance floor. Not many students chose Top 40 music as their favorite, but in- stead listen to many types of music and radio stations. Sometimes, it’s really hard to choose one type of mu- sic to listen to; it puts people in a cat- egory and that’s not right. The music doesn’t matter, it’s the person who listens to it that counts. — Victoria Cullen wpm orld In Review This past year, we have seen many events which have touched our lives and our hearts. Although these events may not have affected us directly, they were enough to make us understand the state of the world in which we live. Despite the location it took place in, the crash of Pan American flight 103 affected many Long Islanders. Numerous passengers from our area, in addition to the group from Syracuse University, were killed as a result of a terrorist bomb, which claimed the lives of over 200 people. Perhaps this tragic acci- dent was enough to make people realize that everyone is at stake when terrorism is in- volved. and that new saftey methods are needed. The Joel Steinberg murder trial was an event which hit very close to home for New Yorkers. In this landmark case, Steinberg was accused of beating and then killing his six year old illegally adopted daughter. Al- though the crime took place in 1987, Stein- berg was found guilty and sentenced to pris- on this year. The trial, which was broadcast on local television and radio stations, did set a precedent for other child abuse cases this year. It has also made people aware of the numerous children who are abused by a par- ent, friend, or relative and have no power or strength to fight back. As a result, new mea- sures are being created to help child abuse victims, to provide counseling for adults, and to try and stop this heinous act of violence. Many political events also made head- lines this year, including the inauguration of a new President. George Bush beat out Mi- chael Dukakis for the Executive Office this year, prolonging the Republican reign in the White House four more years. Vice Presi- dent Daniel Quayle may be in for trouble, as both Congress and the House of Representa- tives are Democratic. Another scandal plagued the country as the Iran Contra Scam came into focus, with Oliver North as the key figure. The P.T.L. crumbled this year. as did the Reverend Jimmy Swaggart and Jim and Tammy Bakker. And who can forget the controversy over the book Satanic Verses ? Author Salman Rushdie lashed out at the Muslim religion, to the dismay of the Ayatollah Khomeini, who put a bounty on the author’s life. Among the deaths this year include Roy Orbison, Christina Onassis, Andy Warhol, and Jackie Gleason. As time goes by, there will be more events which will affect us in many ways. The only difference is, in the future, it will be our job to decide how to deal with them. — Victoria Cullen Major Events Crash Of Flight 103 Joel Steinberg Murder Trial Election Of George Bush Controversy Over Satanic Verses Iran-Contra Hearings Death Of Andy Warhol Wall Street Crash Olympics 118 Mini Mas Seniors Jim Buonagora, Lenny Scolaro, and Aram Dikici. discuss current events in Mr. Muratore’s Government Class. V- .vfcs-v’ . • • •:% v If? • • V i V� V Si '% ? ; ' - ♦ VV%� . m % '••T -- - • -V- - • V • • I Ot. . • w - Senior IVtike Cuomo news i ifiis governments ‘Mq. . • � . • • •• 2 '9,1 .class- el Steinberg was i 7 fc f y� th beating and titen killing Li fa. fcs acjppted cSvghfer, a Vv V.:Tr. .fe -y S-- x V: • - • ■• ' .-i V V Oliver North made headlines this yeaip 4 • when JldNvas ,trled on charges that Jie sol N’i arras to Jran change for the release of American hostages. j Author Salman Rush- die’s boolt Satanic Verses was condemned V by Muslims because of its ng contradic- tions to their religion 0 - • y £ ' :«g ... - ■■■■• r.'tv 3� . •;% V rV. 4 •S' ne of the major events this year included the inau- Juniaj ToJx Witti£ '- aj h s up qn his hfetQ ry assignment before clasybegins foT the day.' ■■ -w. . i, 0 • y tr l ' ? ' XT'S «3FZ geration of George Bush, the Forty-first Presi- dent. •J- :|F v • wV'r ) -----• - w ... — - _ ............ - ■ i AUTO BODY Senior Nick Martakis gets ready to depart for home, as athryn McMahon sits in her Ford Mustang waiting for he leaves Fifth Street one day after school. It. her friends while the traffic slows down on Division Ave- nue. 120 Mini Mas It speeds by you with a “whoosh,” leaving you gasping at the 4-wheeled amazement peeling down the street and disappearing around the corner. “I want that car,” you say to yourself, followed by a sigh. Every- one has his her own view of the car of his her dreams; what’s yours? Many students, when offered a choice, fantasize about being behind the wheel of their very own sportscar. For instance, senior Lisa Grillo’s dream car is “a metallic blue ’89 Iroc, because I’m Italian and a guidette” and senior Linda Sottung wants ”a red Corvette because it’s sporty and a great car.” Convertibles are also a very pop- ular choice: Senior John Beggs wants “a black Corvette convertible” while senior Tammy Wood prefers the same car in red. When asked what car she wishes for, senior Michele Webster replied, “I’d want a red con- vertible Fiat Spider because it makes me feel cool and I love the wind blow- ing in my hair.” In addition to the sportscars, classics are also on top of the pop list. Senior Sal Noto would “like to own a ’56 Thunderbird.” Junior Rob Allen dreams of a “’68 Camaro SS.” Their reason is simple, “It’s my dream car.” However, tastes vary and styles dif- fer. Senior Jennifer Yeswoit would love to have “a big, black BMW with black leather interior because it’s good looking, prestigious, and an ex- cellent car to drive.” On the other hand. Sophomore Samantha Smith dreams of a luxurious “white Jaguar with a silver and gold hood orna- ment.” Whether it be a Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette or Yugo, your dream car survives in your own imag- ination, and you’re sitting in the driv- er’s seat. It’s your dream; you create the picture. And who knows? Maybe that lucky penny you tossed into the fountain a while back will pull through for you. — Maria Pohanis Camera shy senior Patti Kear at- tempts to leave the school grounds before anyone can take her pic- school activities, ture. Senior Chris Martello and friends leave Fifth Street one after- B ohn Mandra tries to get away from school as quickly noon in a rush to be the first ones in line at McDonalds. WW as possible, in order to get a head start on his after- Do you remember the last really great present someone gave you? Maybe it was from your parents when you were young, or maybe it was jewelry from your best friend. Or what about the best present you’ve ever given someone? You know, the one you spent all day trying to find, and then it had to be returned later. Whatever the case, everyone loves getting presents, probably more than they like to give them. Sometimes the person who gives the gift makes it worth remembering. As senior Linda Green says, I re- ceived a double heart ring from a guy I was dating. It was the first ring I got from a guy and the way he gave it to me really made my day.” Senior Diane Boehmler has also received Senior Tracey Delio wishes for many more happy birthdays as she blows out the candles on her Sweet Sixteen cake. many gifts from her boyfriend includ- ing a gold ankle bracelet. Senior Tom Karukakalum says the best present he has ever received were “flowers from a special girl.” If the person who gives you the present means a lot to you, chances are the present will be extra memorable. Sometimes gifts that are totally unexpected or out of the ordinary can also be memorable. Senior Tracey Delio remembers, “Dave Dobrindt gave me two coconuts and a banana on my birthday. It was really strange.” Adam Augustowski says “the best present I ever received was a cruise to the Bahamas given to me by my aunt and uncle. We spent a week in the Bahamas and also went to Disney World. It was great.” On his birthday, senior Nauman Shah remembers getting “a gold chain from my mother.” No matter when, how, or for what reason a gift is given, the message always says: I care. — Victoria Cullen 122 Mini Mag Economics teacher Miss Goldklang wishes that someday, she. too, can be as tall as senior Lenny Scolaro. Senior Tom Reilly begins to put on the leather jack- et he received as a gift, as Giokazta Molina looks at him with envy. any people believed to have seen Elvis Presley this .IT m year, with numerous sightings across the country. Another very popular movie this year was Twins, starring Arnold Schwartznegger and Danny DeVito as long lost brothers. In a new form of talk-shows, Morton Downey Jr. and . . . 124 Mini Mag tar Scope Many trends among stars origi- nated this year, and here’s a partial listing of the ones that really stood out. In the past year, a new type of talk show emerged. The Morton Downey Jr. Show and Geraldo are two of the shows that were the most controversial. Morton Downey at- tacked the gay rights issue, abortion activists, and other topics which peo- ple believed in strongly. On the other hand, Geraldo Rivera discussed to- pics which were scandalous: remem- ber when he went to a nudist camp? How about the time he wanted to un- cover A1 Capone’s vault? Stories like these have made us re-examine our values, and our positions on certain issues. And if they didn’t, they were a form of entertainment. And how about the Robin Giv- ens Mike Tyson scandal? The cou- ple constantly had their marriage in the spotlight, which was sometimes good and sometimes bad. Mike was accused of hitting his wife, and she was accused of marrying him for his fame and fortune. When the mar- riage ended in divorce, both Robin and Mike were satisfied, and we were finally free from hearing about their problems. Although they are expected to be just a form of entertainment, many movies influenced the way we acted, dressed, and even talked to our friends. Some of the top movies this past year included Coming To America, Twins, Child's Play, and Beaches. Although most people recognize his death, there are some who feel Elvis Presley is still alive and well and living somewhere in the country. For a while it seemed as if everyone was getting involved in the hype; there was even an Elvis lookout on the morning announcements. Elvis was seen in gas stations in California, in diners in the Midwest, and mow- ing lawns in New Jersey. Soon after it started however, this fad de- creased in popularity as many people decided to let Elvis’ reputation live in peace. And Who Knows? Maybe some- day we’ll catch a glimpse of an old classmate on the silver screen. — Vic- toria Cullen Do you remember the first day of junior high? Chances are, you walked with the people from your ele- mentary school throughout the day, only to find yourself surrounded by thirteen hundred other people whom you didn’t know. Back then, you probably thought you would never make new friends and would always be around the people from your old school. Now, however, after many fights, tears, heartaches, headaches, and good times, most people have found their true friends. Not that it’s been easy though. “Sometimes it takes a fight to make people realize their true friends,” commented senior Laura Lombardo. And this is true. Good communica- tion is just one of the factors involved in making a relationship work. The others include patience, understand- ing, love, trust, honesty, and the abil- ity to see people for who they are and accept them. Sometimes it’s not easy to accept people. It’s difficult to make friends if everyone else is al- ready settled in one group, or even if people aren’t willing to accept you. It’s just a matter of finding people who have the same interests as you, and who can accept you for who you are. Sometimes, being a true friend means sacrificing what you want for something a friend or relative wants. How many times have we gone out of our way to do something nice for someone, or even help out a friend in pain or trouble? It’s simply caring for somebody and thinking of someone besides yourself. Most of us are at the time now when we will be going away to school, or even moving away from the friends we have made in Hicksville, and we’ll have to make new friends all over again. People change in time, but relationships are usually worth the effort to make it last. So if you find yourself confused about friendship, remember it’s natural for people to change, but relationships can grow, and are usually worth sav- ing. — Vicki Cullen The Journey And as I turned around expecting you to be way behind, Where I began treating you wrong, I saw you right behind me ... with open arms. As I cried on your shoulder, You told me everything was fine, And that you forgave me the minute I hurt you. You walked behind me, without making a sound, Letting me go through the stages myself. Knowing that was what had to be done. Those hills we've traveled, Those valleys we've crossed, The tiresome journey that at times seemed to be going nowhere, Was the most important walk for us. I now realize what a real friend I have in you. Thank you. — Kelly Kraemer ’88 At the Pep Rally, senior Jack Fabrizio takes a mo- ment to reflect on how much his friendships mean to him. 126 Mini Mag eniors Gina Caglione and Laura Fico pose for the cameras to prove their true friendship. . ♦ : I ’ Seniors ike Sposato- Sfnd Doug Rhssol thow that Jnendships . aft f vOorthphaving through the years. “V Y« ' . • Vi ■' r . v • Dani l!e Pagoulatos. jeriique Nijbeer haR) y sq|ile at the t hough being . fr«ferfds. BP I jj.. An unknown friend some sup ort tp t J •enihr oto i)lp)|kiur- ’ ing the scmjdl day.:,- ; i -JrV.� r =■’• | J :7 V 7 3-;« r «, � ■ , • v ■“ Jem Oickson pHes cheer tift senior D©ug McGe 'Jpy giving him «-J � ome moral m ■ w- j- ■ rV‘; t'J, � ' i’♦ � v; Seniors Willie Sneddmi ; and To� Graysprdtid f- % djsplav thelf ffieru hip • . witl a hug. t, the-W i- ter Concert and Art Ex- .hit ' v vv ■?- i-� . ►. : V � . V s . v- , i V t 4 i • ft I t i Rajesh Babani Junior ftana ft rone to and Sophomore Jas- on Paulson team up to perform o favorite tune ot the variety shouj. Patricio Rbbatiello Joseph flcree Michael fldomi Mattheuu Rdelstein Robert Rllen Anthony Rmbrosio Karen Apgar Ronolee Rraneto Cddie Rssod Betty Rviles Cynthia Baldwin Joseph Barone George Bostounis Vicki Bates Christine Behler Joanne Bell Karen Bentrewicz Tara Berger Cathy Beys Gus Beys Melissa Biagini Bridgette Blaser Joe Blasi UJayne Boccio Michael Boord Robert Brendel Chris Brindisi Cindy Brzozowski Michael Calise Steve Campanella Danielle Campisi Jennifer Cantalupo Marianne Corr Ben Carsley Mike Carr Antonia Caruso Carriann Costrogiovonni Christine Caufield Chartorynsky Janine Priva Chawla Roger Chin Jennifer Christie Gina Ciaccio John Ciarlone Jennifer Clancy Darlene Clark Timmy Cleary Brandon Collier Rigoberto Colon Michele Coniaro Jill Conroy Cric Cornbell Annmarie Cucci Christine Culver Jim Cunningham Scott D'Amico Andrew De Bernardo Christine De Fazio Jennifer De Groff Caroline Delafuente Kim Delhave Karen Delgado Matt De Luca Mario De Pascale Jennifer Diamond Roseanne Diana Sandra Di Benedetto Debra Diehl Michelle Di Fiore Michael Dioguardi Cileen Doherty Vincent Doonan Kathleen Doyle Niel Dubon Jeanine Duncan Carolyn Dunker Rndreuj Dcuork Zoe Pfthimiou 130 Juniors Juniors Rob men. John Pease. Steve Mangiello and company dance the night qujou at the UJe Remember Mr. P dance. Miss Pilkington Michele Cger Roger Cllinger €ric €ntenman Neil Csposito Don Fiorello John Fitgerald Michoel Flemm Nancey Formico Dennis Fox Kim Franchino Patricio Freyersen Dawn Gallo Jennifer Gangi Steven Gavlik Cheryl Germuth Tricio Gerry Anthony Gioia Terri Glynn Michael Goettelmann Neil Goldfarb Luis Gonzalez Jennifer Grant Pat Grecco Bryan Group Vinny Guerra Rose Guiliano Alise Gulbrandsen Brian Gunningle Laura Hackett Kimberly Hallock Nicole Hanna Augustine Hansen Chris Hays Kenneth Heidrich Brian Hirtzel Waiting For the pep rally to begin, some people watched in anticipation while others talked among themselves as the excite- ment surged through the stonds. The dance in memory of Mr. Pitrelli pro ved o great success, os oil those mho attended tuou d surely agree. Jennifer Hoenigmann Denise Hoffmann Cheryl Hogan Michelle Hou James Hundertmark Kristi Iglio Diane llardi Steven Ingenito Jason Inkpen James Desmond Jennifer James Cric Jergensen Sontosh John John Johnson Steve Joyce Charles Jump Joanne Karozin Ourania Karras Adam Keesee Costas Kefalas Shannon Kelly Colleen Kenny Sean Kiel Kelly Kinsela Kenneth Klein Adorn Korothy Chris Kouroupakis Karen Kratochvil Jennifer Kremer Melissa Kugler Robert ladimir flay Laguorina Frank Leila Gerard Lenzi Ryan lewis Derived From the movie. The Wizard of Oz, the junior float sits on the sidelines and oujoits the judges decision for the competition at Homecoming. Jimmy Lien Ciro Limoli Ronnie Upson Robert Livingston Christo Liptak Jimmy Locke Andrew Love Martin Mackin Vincent Maietta Chris Moloney Tricia Manaskie Lucinda Manolakes Christina Morley Geoff Martin Arthur Martinez Kenneth Maser David Massa Abdulreza Mazaheri Michael McBride Ryan McCann Margaret McGeough Jean McHugh Joyce McPhillips Elizabeth Mensing Tony Mercado John Meyer Costas Michelakis Brian Michelini UJendy Miller Dominick Mirabelli Drigo Morin John Molesky Victor Molina Stephen Mongiello Kevin Morrisroe Chris Moustadis Barbara Mullally Toro Mulvey Kristin Mund Dona Munson Melissa Muscat Tony Ng Paul Niccolls Debra O'Grady Patricia O'Grady Kathleen O'Grady Michael O’Grady Doreen Orientale Krissy Ormond Alexandra Pangas Usha Panicker Stacey Paraskakis John Parillo Shany Park Penelope Passaro Amit Patel Shipra Patel John Pease Michael Perloff Volando Pino Donna Pino Patricio Pohalski Christine Polinice Frank Porcu Paul Poretsky Julie Prizzi Mitch Recek Marie Ragone Joseph Reinhardt Kyle Richards Celia Rivers Cvelyn Rivera Kathy Rivera Courtney Rivers Nancy Roux Deanna Rungo Bobby Russo Gina Russo Ranee Russo Paul Santantonio Peter Salvos Sue Schaub Robert Schiralli Maria Schnebel Samantha Schuck Robert Schulz 134 Juniors Senior Min Pork and sister Shany Pork take a short break to shore a lough before resum- ing practice for on upcoming tennis match. Sallyonn Scotto Marita Scully Dayatra Shands Andrea Sharetta Dory Shooshtary Aob Short Robert Silvia Greg Simoneschi Beth Skorka Billy Smith Dauun Smith Rebecca Smith John Soliman Deborah Spagnuolo Brian Spinner Michelle Stanganelli Brian Steiner Dina Steinmark Dawn Steinmetz Keith Stevenson UUilliam Stiehle Cheryann Stremel Cdward Strocko Carole Sucarino Robert Sukolz Janet Sullivan Bill Taylor Demetrios Theologitis Colin Thompson Kristine Tisdale Jennifer Tjaden John Torres Heather Tower John Tracey Michael Tracy Seniors Naumon Shah ond Jim McCronn re- view Jim's newly received newspaper as- signments at an after-school meeting. The Varsity Cheerleading squad greets the yearbook photographer ujhile they uuait on the sidelines at a home football gome. Wendy Walsh Michele Walston Hevin Watson Carolyn Weber Matthew Weeks Jennifer Warnon Rachael Whitney Daniel Williams Thomas Wlttig William Wittig Marilyn Wood John Woodworth Tania Vatzyshyn Chris Vee Rlana Vost Darlene Vost Cllen Voung Christine Zandides Andrea Zarou Alison Zuzzolo Andrea Zuzzolo 136 Juniors Cileen Tucker Denise Uveno Dave Vargas Raj es h Baba ni Pyary Abraham leda Acemoglu James Albertelli Jennifer Alexander Peter Anastasiadis Danielle Andreuu Timmy Andreuu Toni Anikewich Tom Anstey Donna Anzalone Doreen Arcuri Diego Aristizabal Peter Arpaia Joseph Artale Stacy Athanasopoulos Rajesh Babani Greg Bahrenburg Anand Bakhru Christine Balistreri Jennifer Barbato Jennifer Beiner Navin Belani Andrew Belis Carol Bell Robert Bernius Sandip Bhatnagar Timothy Blind UUilliom Boiko Claine Borja Nicole Boukas Robert Bredin Nicole Broujn DdoriAnne Burke Sean Burns Jason Campanella Sophomores 137 Jennifer Campbell Tom Cannon Susane Capone Heather Carpenter Peter Carrucciu Denise Carter Nicole Cavataio Brian Centrone Libby Cesaro Sheena Chacko Vincent Ciano Nick Cirigliaro Damian Cirillo Jennifer Clark Joseph Collazo Patty Collins Teresa Coluccio Jennifer Conigliaro Debra Connolly Tara Conroy Robert Coogan Keith Corr Kevin Cottrell John Coyle Debbie Cuccia Michele Cuomo Ray Cusack Michael Cuti Kristen Dolby Lorraine Dammes Douglas Danowski Roger Davis Greg Deangelis Denise Debenedictis Christopher Decker Anthony Demarco Richard Derenzis Richard DeRosa Steve Dianogranis Michele Diconza Dennis Diekjobst Joanne Difino Vincent Dimaggio 138 Sophomores Ryan McCann takes a break from an anxious home gome as he ujaits on the sidelines in hopes of seeing a Hicks ville touch doujn. Markos Dimitrakopoulos Barbara Dipaola Russell Downey Brigette Doyle Ryan Cdlind David Cinzig Rymen Clfiky Tamela Clliott Nadine CIKhatib Jason €lorriaga Lisa Cntel €dward Cscro Humberto Cstrada Jessica Fandacone Catherine Fiorillo Kerri Fitzgerald Michael Flanagan Mark Flynn Michelle Fox Chris Foley Rlex Fonteboa Jennifer Frankel Deborah Frankson Scott Fried Robert Fuchs €mma Ganly Brian Garnets Cynthia Gaylor flmy Geannikis Richard Gentry Raymond Gerry Craig Gersbeck Michael Giacobello Maureen Gill Brian Gleason Sophomores Carrie fine Sobato, Rlex Rthansiou. and Heather Car- penter receive o Christmas gift in the cafeteria where the holiday sea- son reached its peak. Sophomores 139 €ddie Ho dk in son looks up from busi- ly critiquing the computer graphics display at the UJinter Rrt Shouj. Vannira Gonzalez €ugene Goodrich Katie Graepel Tracy Granai Janet Greenfield Lauren Guarineri Michael Hamann Perry Haralambidis fiileen Haiuxhurst Heather Hayes Stephanie Heath Stacy Heyer Kathleen Higgins Laura Hock €ddie Hodkinson Dale Hoffmann Nancy Hogan Tara Hooper Jackie Huong Don Hudson Stocey Huettner Allison Hughes Susan Hume Deann Huttle Lorraine Ian Nadine Jolly George Karazim Kelly Kear Farshad Khademadam Michael Kent David Khozourizadeh Jason Kilmetis Nikoleta Kilmetis Najala Kirdahy Kacey Knauer 140 Sophomores Juniors Jennifer Hremer and Brian Spinner slouu dance arm in arm to their favorite love song at the UJe remember Mr. P. Dance. “ John Kozlowski Lisa Kroemer Doniel La Jeanine lagrasto €rik Lange John Larson Keith Laspaluto Dave Lederer Peter Lee Ivano Leonordini Dole Lindsley Jillian Linnehan Bobby Lombrl Debbie Lobmeier Brenda Loomis Mike Lynch Kerstin Magnuson Sam Makhijani Sylvia Malik Christine Mancuso Jason Mandra Grace Manfredi Danielle Manna Barry Mannion Denise Mansueto Kristen Mantel Liza Marchese Tara Maria Gordon Marlcevic Dania Martin Traci Martin Dino Mastropierro Sachin Mathur Ronald Matson Crik Matz Krista Mazzora Keith Mcalpine Kelly McCabe Nancy McGinnis Kelly Mckeon Kelly McMahon Pauline McNicholas Keith McShane Sophomores 141 €ric Micheals UUilliom Michell Michael Mildenberger Richard Mirra Michael Mitowski Danny Moloney €rica Moncayo Fabricio Montano Marnie Morabito Cristina Moy Patrick Mullen Heather Muller Christopher Munson Tara Murphy Michelle Murtha Jennifer Negrin Larry Neuberger Shabnam Nezami Tom Ng Tommy Nigro Tommy Nigro Gerrit Nijboer Richard Nofi Jackie Noya Michael Nuzzi Anthony Oliva Crica Orciuolo Shannon O'rouke Ortiz Julio Peter Osback Garret O 'shea Donna Ott Lisa Pacifico Christine Pagano Harry Pangas Christos Papachristou Robert Patterson Tracy Patwell Jason Paulsen Nicole Pedone Rita Pendergast Amy Petrilli Hoa Pham 142 Sophomores Sophomore Tommy €lliott gives Senior Glenn Gorbus a look of un-amusement at a year- book meeting after school. Giokazta Molina Harris Philippou Vicki Pietramala Denise Pilot Maryann Pilutik Theresa Pina Tanya Pineda Frank Pita Brian Polinice Philip Provost Frank Puinelli Maria ftaspanti Jennifer Reddy Debbie Reinhardt Joe Renneisen Hyle Rice Nicole Rizopoulos Joe Rodriguez Tony Rodriguez Reynoldo Rojos Paul Rom Jarret Roth Steven Rubin Theresa Ruffini Christine Ruymaker Carrieann Sabato Meenu Sachar David Sacrestano Christy Sell flfsheen Shah David Shencavitz Vivian Santiago Dora Santoli Diane Sarshalom Rachel Schein Michael Schneider Christine Moy, Ron Mancuso and their friends party it up. knowing that's what Mr. P. would have wanted them to do at his dance. Sophomores 143 Kimberly Schultz Bill Schwartz Satpreet Singh Katie Smith Nicole Smith Samantha Smith Vaskora Sotomayor Les Spence Thomas Spina Craig Stasi Kim Stephan Robert Telender Sanjay Tewari Debra Tirado Jennifer Topka Kelly Tracey Sean Tuohy Kalpo Udeshi Theodore Urban Gina Vaccaro Micheal Valente Rob Vandoran Jill Vankasten Salvatore Vecchio Long Vo Mary Volpe Daniel UUalker Deborah UJarshawsky Jon LUebster James UJeaver Jason UJest Ken UJheeler Brian UUhitman Robert UJillams Anthony UJillamson David UJolter Chet Zebrowski Kerri Zezulinski Roman Zlonkiewicz 144 Sophomores Senior Toro Schropfer welcomes her friend Sophomore Sue Hume to the ‘ We Remember Mr. P Dance'' os dozens of people dance around them. Miss Pilkington Jennisue Aborno Joseph Alien Cothrine Androutsopoulos Van Androutsopoulos Cric Antaki Bobby Antonelli Liliono Arias Melissa Aviles Jennifer Balnis Chris Baltas Danielle Barile Adam Barry Danielle Barry Jason Barter Collen Bartley €ric Basta Stephen Seiner Jennifer Benicken Robert Bentrewicz Jackie Bergeron Doug Bersani John Beys Daniel Bianco Mark Bindykoiuski Kelly Blackman Nicole Boccafola Carol Bonomo Frank Bottitta Crin Brennan Bandy Brenner Diane Brzozoujski Fred Bubak John Butt Mike Calapai Rosirma Calderon Freshmen 145 Kothy Compione John Cannizzaro Kristi Cannone Dennis Cantalupo Kenneth Cardone Leslie Carolan Christine Carriero Ronald Castillo Todd Cotonzono Sandeep Chainoni Horry Chong Teddy Chien John Christ Rnthony Ciocco Lori Cimino Danielle Cipione Rickey Cipione Riora Colon Cddie Condre Jennifer Conrad Scott Corrigan Nicole Crapanzano Rnna Dalton Gizabeth Damato Scott Davan Teresa Davis Ray Deangelis Franki Debello Sal Defazio Patricio Defilippis Dennis Deloach Leslie Diamond Jilber Dikici Nikolaus Douroupis Sean Downes Christopher Doyle Kimberly Doyle Kevin Drudy Hedy Gbedewe Brian Cndee James €ng Jennifer €ng Misty Csposito 146 Freshmen The Jr. Varsity girls basketball game is half over ujhen Coach James and Mr. Pizzorelli gather the team for a pep talk. Anthony €tergimeoso Mark Fedorczak Joesph Feeser Kerri Feeser Taylor Ferranti Usman Fiaz James Fitsimmons Susan Flemm Elizabeth Fonteboa Nadeine Fotopoulos Raymond Fomler Russel Frei Kristian Fredrich Lisa Fuchs Ben Fyfe Jeffrey Gallin Joseph Gansrouj Sean Gardner Lisa Garofolo Andreiu Gaynor Robert Gebhord Robert Genovese Brook Gibbs Timothy Glover Linda Gluszak Scott Goettelman Brian Gorczynski Regina Grady Vanessa Grecco Frances Grief Andrea Gurosel Shana Gulati Veronica Hamczyk Demetrios Harasambidis Tracy Harkin Denise Carter embarrasses her Mend Filex flthanasiou by revealing a fascinating fact about his best kept secrets, over lunch. Freshmen Brian Harkins Dana Harris Patrick Hart lorie Hassett Micheal Hatton John Heberer Gregg Henglein Matthew Herbert Oswaldo Herrera Janet Hoenigmann Jennifer Hoffman Thomas Holtz Peggy Horan Patricia Horvath Sheera Horvath Lori Humann €ugene Hundertmark Scott Hutchinson Christina Hutzler Anthony Intinoli Vinnie locco Anthony lozzia UJillam Irvine Chritopher James Robert Jedzrowski Nicole Jimroglou Jennifer Jerome Karen Johnson Feonia Joseph Clizabeth Jurgenson Jessica Kaiser Dimitra Kallergis Sean Kanawada Irene Kane Richard Korrmann 148 Freshmen JUlHmr Sophomore Christina Moy shrugs in response to on unexpected question her social stud- ies teacher ashed her on the previous night 's homeujorh. Tina Katsaros Ian Keon Brian Kearns Lillian Keller James Kelly Sooyoung Kim Jason Kingsley Danielle Knight Nicole Koerber Chris Koetter Venesa Kostagos Teresa Kotarski Mike Kraemer Christopher Kuzinski firthur Labua Cara lagattuta John Lagreda Jennifer Lane Chris Langlois Christie LaSpina Lucy Lazo Calvin Lee Joseph Leoce Gerard Lippert Jamie Livingston Vincent Luparello Chris Lynn Brian Lyons Danny Lyons Collen Magee Lori Maggio Melissa Mohnken Charisse Maisonet David Mak Brian Maniusko Jennifer Manna Greg Marino UUendy Marshall Melissa Master James Matos Carl Matson fltoosa Mazaheri Kimberly McCauley Chris McCarthy Michael McCormick Mike McCrann Chris Macinerney Nancy McNamara Carlos Mediano Carolyn Meier Carolyn Meier Justine Melody Jennifer Mensing Sofi Michalakis Mark Michielini €rin Miller David Moehringer Ralph Montera Peter Morace Tara Mulheron Dawn Mullee Jennifer Mullen Courtney Mullen Christopher Murphy Chris Murphy Jim Murphy Julianne Murphy Kathleen Murray Kerrie Murray Michael Murray Samantha Myers Dawn Myron Rajive Nair Ivia Negron Luis Negron Jennifer Nelson Stacy Newman Diana Nofi George Nolan Jeannine Notaro Crin O'Callaghan Kelly O'Connor Shobin Oommen Louis Orellana Donielle Orientale George Ospina 150 Freshmen Senior Chris Mommas, in a rap-like position, gives us on idea of his musical taste ot the Homecoming donee. Rajesh Babani Patti Ospina Bobby Paneas Bill Pavlovich Karina Perez Domenic Perillo Suzanne Peters Joe Piccolomini Stella Pohanis Richard Prashod Richard Prasmad Rnthony Ranzello Jen Rappoport Donald Rapuzzi Brion Reardon Kelly Regan Mary Reilly Christine fiella Michelle Relyea Courtney Reynolds Theresa Romano Kathy Rombach Stacy Rudis Joseph Rumora Arnold Rydberg Tara Sacco Cllen Salvemini Robin Samuels Carl Schieferstein Dan Schiffer Kristen Schroeder Douglas Schwartz €ric Scully Jason Segall Stocy Sheehan Debby Siegel Mrs. Warner helps visiting Swedish Exchange student. Par Gustafson get an angle on Pmericon Math! Junior Colin Thompson and Sopho- more Jill Linnehan ujotch their c ass- motes ' get dou n'' during the donee honoring Mr. Pitrelli. Gillian Silversmith Lorraine Simonello Denise Smith Jennifer Snadecky Kristin Sneyd Allison Solomon Natasha Sorto Vinny Spadaro Michael Speranzo James Sucarino Jerry Supra Scott Stanley Thomas Tan Rachel Tanck Christine Theis Cric Tjaden Salvatore Totino Susan Tournour Trevor Tranchina Theresa Tsounis Renee Turchiano Bill Turrentine Douglas Uzakewicz Joseph Valentini Arturo Vazquez Vesenia Vazquez Satish Venugopalan Amy Verbouwens Anthony Vianio Chris Viar Raymond Victor Christopher Voccola Carmine Vozzolo Dina LUollick Joseph Walsh 152 Freshmen Giokazta Molina Rajesh Babani Sophomore Donna Rnzalone gets into the holiday spirit with her San- ta's helper hat and freshly un- wrapped gift from. of course. Santa More UJalton Robert Wernon Todd White Joseph Williams Barbara Wilson Juliet Winterroll Stephanie Wolchok Robert Woods Shenujei Wu Julie Vanapules Patricia ZaPiriadis Kimberly Zajicek Vicky Zoitos Harry Zouros Senior Hotherine UJoodcheke listens attentively as her teacher explains a lesson. Rt the Homecoming Dance, Senior Darren Lopardo hangs out and acts cool. unaware that he is only two feet away from a potential moshl Freshmen 153 Why did you join a club? For many people, joining an extracurricu- lar activity was simply an enjoyable part of the high school experience. There are those who did it for the honor of being chosen or even to learn more about the subject that the club dealt with. Yet others joined just for the fun of hanging out with their friends. Some clubs produced some thing for the school to take part of and enjoy, while other activities focused on the community. Although the rea- sons for participation in activities dif- fered from person to person, every- one who gave a part of themselves to an organization was sure to get some- thing back. — Giokazta Molina 154 Activities Behind The Shades B P ill Mi , v v 5 ■ -4 Junior Steven Campenella, Sophomore Jason Paulsen, and Junior Andrew Dwork along with the rest of the Hicksville band proudly display their drumming talents on the football field at the Pep Rally. ■ Mr. Healy Seniors John DePaoli, John Beggs and Peter Drivas listen intently to Dr. Kumpikas share the details of their trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Latin Club: Advisor: Dr. Kumpikas, Chris Balias, Michael Boord, John Cannizzaro, Jo- seph Gansrow, Jennifer Grant, Caihleen Hauan, Kelly McCabe, Eric Michcals, Ivia Negron, Yolanda Pino, Courtney Rivers, Reynaldo Rojas, Steven Rubin, Nauman Shah, Dayatra Shands, Brian Spinner, Douglas Uzakcwicz, Louis Zoilo, German Club: Advisor: Dr. Kumpikas, Scoti Davan, Michelle Di Conza, Michdlc Di Fiore, Eric Entenmann, Kim Franchino, Russell Frey, Amy Groves, Stephanie Heath, Kenneth Heidrich, David Keller, Lillian Keller, Farshad Khadem-Adam, Matthew Krug, Jennifer Lane, Claudine Maas, Jen- nifer Nclscn, Nicole Pcdonc, Thomas Wittag, William Wittag, Stephanie Wol- chok French Club: Advisor: Dr. Kumpikas, Leda Acemoglu, Philippe Alexandre, Paul Aversano, Colleen Bartley John Beggs, Sacha Blasi, Elaine Borja, Leslie Carolan, Harry Chang, Lori Cimino, Elizabeth D'Amato, Patricia Dc Filippis, Gregory Dc Lafucnte, Leslie Diamond, JiJber Dikid, John Di Paoli, Peter Drivas, Hedy Elbedewe, Aymen Elfiky, Kerri Fitzgerald, Christine Galati, Emma Louise Ganly, Cynthia Gaylor, Stephen Gourlay, Lisa Grillo, Par Gus- tafsson, Oswaldo Herrera, Tara Hooper, Sheera Horvath, Michelle Hou, Sunny Huang, Christopher James, Jennifer Jer- ome, Jessica Kaiser, Kenneth Klein, Danielle Knight, Jennifer Kropac, Daniel La, Peter Lee, Sylvia Malik, Paul Mango, Tara Maria, Melissa Master, Sachin Mathur, Nancy McNamara, Sandra Mohan, Giokazta Molina, Marnie Morabito, Christina Moy, Fajivc Nair, Shobin Oomen, Maria Paradiso, AmitPatd, Laima Paul, Vladan Pavovich, Harris Philippou, Maria Pohanis, Julia Prizzi, Francis Pusi- nclii, Kdly Regan, Courtney Reynolds, Nicole Rizopoulos, Jennifer Rooney, Ruchi Saggar, Dora Santoli, Daniel Schif- fer, Kristen Schrocdcr, Gillian Silver- Smith, Samantha Smith, Sanjay Tcwari, Anastasia Thireos, Kalpa Udeshi, Ray- mond Victor, Joseph Walsh, Barbara Willson, Darlene Yost, Patrida Zaflriadis International Club Advisor: Mr. Gentile, Advisor: Mrs Wein- berg, Aymen Elfiky, Sam Park, Usha Pankicker, Kalpa Udeshi, Christina Moy, Michelle Holl, Par Gustafsson, Sandra Torres, Dora Samioli, Oswaldo Hcners, Priya Chawla, Tara Maria, Pyary Abra- ham, Rajive Shah, Demetrios Haralam- bidis, George O spina, Farashad Khade- madam, Julio Ortie, Ivonne Rodrigue, Elisibeth Fonteboi, Min Park, Deepa Bakhru, Charles Lee, Santash Ve- lan, Carlos Med- Josc Rivera, Wilber Sanjay Tewari has a laugh upon hearing that the French Club would be going to see Les Miserables in N.Y.C. Corning to America Try to imagine yourself surroun- ded by a completely different life- style in an unfamiliar country. The people don’t speak your language and the customs are not even close to those in which you grew up. You are alone, no family and no friends, in a strange home with a strange new family you must call your own. Time and time again foreign ex- change students, equally excited and frightened at the same time, ex- perience these feelings. Swedish exchange students Par Gustafson and Jonas Stalebrink, who study in our school, both agree on how America and Sweden differ. Senior Jonas Stalebrink says that there are no hall passes in the schools in Sweden. He also finds that Americans tend to be “more open hearted.” Senior Par Gustaf- son’s first impression of the school was that “the place was big.” Par shares that “at first I felt alone, but after a little while I made many friends since everybody was so friendly.” Both Swedish exchange students agree that they like the country, our school, and the people. In addition to this study abroad program, Hicksville High School also participated in the Italian for- eign exchange program. For a peri- od of three weeks, some Italian stu- dents visited our country and lived with host families who graciously opened their doors to them. One Italian student, senior Ignazio Longhi feels that American students tend to waste their time and could do much better if they tried harder. He feels that the good as- pects of our school system are “the wide range of activities one can practice, the endorsment of the school with gymnasiums, laborato- ries, and the assistance offered to anyone who has any sort of prob- lem.” Senior Stafania Ghisolfi, an- other exchange student, agrees that the American school system “gives more importance to the person and to his creativity.” Both the American students and the foreign exchange students profit from these programs offered at Hicksville High School. Not only do we learn about different cultures and customs, but we are also given the opportunity to learn more about our own. — Maria Pohanis I n French Club member Lisa Grillo goes to her locker before attending the French (2 Club meeting after school. Language Clubs 157 Discussing a forthcoming issue, co-editors Jim McCrann and Nauman Shah confer with their advisor Mrs. Richards to make their ideas come to life. Advisor: Mrs. P.Richards Co-Editors James McCrann and Nauman Shah Features Editor: Augustine Hansen Photographer: Rajesh Babani Illustrators: Carol De La Fuente Jen DeGroff Staff: Bindu Belani Cathleen Hattan Kelly O’ Callaghan Ed Strocko Chrissy Baylor During a Newspaper meeting, advi- sor Mrs. Richards and Co-editors Nauman Shah and Jim McCrann share the job of proofreading ar- ticles as well as doling out assign- ments. Members of the 158 Activities The Inside Scoop The goal is to cover school as well as local news. It’s all before us in black and white. School events, sports, stu- dents, staff, and society: it’s in there. Where? In the Hicksville Comet Newspaper, we can always count on the staff to cover the stor- ies and deliver. “Considering that the staff was small this year,’’ says Senior Co-Editor James McCrann, “we all had to put extra effort into producing a particularly good pa- per.” Freedom of the press, one pur- pose for having a school paper, is ex- tended to us students, and enables us to recognize and take part in one of America’s greatest privileges. Co- Editor, Nauman Shah’s goal of re- porting “an objective view of the issues facing the student body” is clearly reached in the variety of ar- ticles that equally cover “all the events that take place in our school.” The Comet’s content is even further expanded, according to advisor Mrs. Richards, in that “we always try to cover events from the community and society in general.” All of the school’s and commun- ity’s latest scoops are captured in each edition of the Hicksville Comet Newspaper, found periodically in our homerooms. Senior Kelly O’Calllahan’s goal to “get the atten- tion of the students in the school” is also met as we all feverishly scan the pages and plunge into the ar- ticles. Thanks to the comcerned staff and advisor, our school was able to create quality papers chock full of news. — Maria Pohanis Staff writers sophomore Afsheen Shah and senior Bindu Belani compare writing assign- ments during a staff meeting. ‘6 .3 cS Leadership and talent all in one room. Where can you find a combina- tion of academics, leadership, and talent? In the National Honor Soci- ety, of course! The National Honor Society was made up of students who have been chosen not only for their outstanding academic qualities but also their leadership qualities. Among the various projects conducted by the National Honor Society was the tutoring program which according to Vice President Nauman Shah “was designed to help any student in Hicksville High who has been having trouble with a certain subject.” This program proved to be very beneficial for many students. Nauman Shah said Honor Society members Paul Aversano, Laura Manser and John Depaoli listened attentively while advisor Miss Caldwell dis- cussed the continuing donut sale as well as the English as a second language help program at a meeting in November. 160 he received great satisfaction from helping another fellow student. Members were required to earn a certain amount of service points in order to stay in the club. According to Ms. Caldwell, the new National Honor Society advi- sor, “members have to volunteer their time to help with various social functions such as parent teacher conferences and a school communi- ty partnership dinner. The National Honor Society members presence at open house was appreciated by parents who needed assistance find- ing their children’s classes. The main purpose of the Honor Society, in President Tom Reilly’s view, is “to show that Hicksville’s students really care about the school and are willing to give up their time to help their fellow students and their community.” Bindu Belani. icnte Colorguard members: J. Murphy, Capt. P. Passaro, C. Maisonet, T. Wood, C. Galati, K. Franchino. M. Ber- tone, K. Woodcheke, C. Delafuente. J. Abarno await the start of their program on the sidelines at Sachem High School. Drum Majors, Rana Aranetta, Tricia Gerry and Kim Stephan lead the band off the field after a successful performance at a competi- tion in October. DIRECTOR Mr. Jim McRoy ASST. DIRECTOR Mr. Phil Grusenmeyer Abarno . Andersen Araneta . Baltas . Bartley Belis Benicken Blazejewicz Blind . Boukas Butt Campanella Cannizzaro Carolan Carsley Chang Christ Christofidis Doyle Dunker Dwork Elbedewe Engert Eusini Formica Gallin Garnets Gaylor Gerry Giuttari Intintoli Jacobi Jurgensen Karrmann Karrmann Kraemer Kraemer Kuzinski Laspaluto Lippert Livingston Maisonet Manolakes Master McCabe McCrann Mclnerney Meyer Moehringer Murray Myers Niccolls O’Connor Passaro Paulsen Pilot Pina Pineda Pohanis Reynolds Rombach Sachar Salvemini Schneider Sheehan Simoneschi Stephan Stiele Taylor Tewari Tirado Tisdale Tranchina Vozzolo Webster Webster Willson Wood Zouros Zukowsky Bertone DeFilippis De Fran Galat Grove Murph Woodcheke year s Marching Band program made wide variety of percussion equip- relying on Cheryl Zukowsky and Ron- yso to master them all. Left Center: r and Colieen Bartley give it ev erything the.dfc'm the first'(repetition of the year 162 Marching Band Junior drum major Rana Aranetta leads the colorguard onto the field for a competition at Mineola. ■ , Seniors Jim McCrann and Richard Engert gave each competition their all in this, their final year of Marching Band. .q !■ Excitement! Anticipation! Pride! Nervousness! “We’re almost on!” Excite- ment! Anticipation! Pride! Nervous- ness! These are just a few of the many reactions to competition the Marching Band members had to of- fer. This year the Comet Marching Band performed extremely well at the Fall Competitions. Kay Wood- cheke believes competitions are awesome. “I really get a strong feel- ing of pride for my school and pride in being part of the band.” Jim McCrann was often very nervous at major performances, “but I was al- ways motivated to play the best I could.” How did members mentally prepare or ‘get psyched’ for the challenging championships? Ac- cording to trumpet player, Carl An- dersen, “I always ‘High Fived’ ev- eryone in my section.” Conversely, Greg Jacobi offered, “I would just think about how well I would do out on the field.” The band has improved tre- mendously since last year’s Rigor- ous practices and they have definite- ly strengthened the performing abili- ty of the players and guard. The band often practiced on weekends to refine their program. The proof of their hardwork is the results of the Mineola Chapter Championships. The band came home with second place. Mr. McRoy was very happy with this year’s group, “I’m glad ev- eryone had a great time and feels good about themselves and being in band.” — Bindu Belani C. Anderson, R. Wilson, A. Bellis, C. Vozzollo, K. La Spaluto await the “Horns Up” command from drum major Tricia Gerry. Behind the Shades Music: a language in itself. Whether it be classical, rock, jazz, or pop, Hicksville musicians are faced with an array of musical pieces to play. Unfortunately, some- times they are handed a type of mu- sic which does not fit the style they enjoy. Regardless, they must learn the piece, play it well and overlook their preferences. After all, not ev- eryone likes every type of music all of the time. However, for the most part students don’t strongly dislike the music chosen for them to play. Senior Lisa Grillo for example thinks that “the music we sing in chorus influences my taste. I listen to a lot more Classical, its very relax- At the Winter concert, the Hicksville chorus gave an outstanding and uplifting performance which climaxed in “The Hal- lelujah Chorus.” 164 Concert Music Groups The Music We Love ing; a lot of contemporary, as well as classical songs I listen to have strong feelings and emotions, that I can relate to.” In addition, although Seniors Karen Karrmann and Jenni- fer Livingston find themselves playing mostly Classical and Jazz, both seem to also enjoy listening to that type of music. Jennifer feels that the music selected by the con- ductor, Mr. McRoy, has been inter- esting and challenging to play. No matter what type of music you like, it is a form of expression for those who play it as well as for those who simply listen. Most musicians agree that event- ually, you grow accustomed to the music you play, whether it agrees with your personal tastes or not. In the end, not only do our school musi- cians learn to play a variety of musi- cal styles but also very often expand their listening enjoyment. — Maria Pohanis Rajesh Babani Madrigal singers Donna Caloia, Roy Wat$ .., Taylor Ferranti, Sue Hume. Rob Allen, Eliza- beth Carese, Robert Coogan, Donold Hudson, Nancy Hogan, Sean Tower, Heather Tower, Dorene Barile, and Jarret Roth perform at the Winter concert. During Orchestra rehearsal Mr. Buttice con- ducts Hicksville musicans as the errors are 5 ironed out. The jazz ensemble led by Mr. McRoy, gave a dazzling performance at the Winter con- cert. Jazz Ensemble Mr. J. McRoy director, Bill Suehle, Trevor Trunch- ina.John Butt,Jacfk Blazejewicz, Rich Engen, Carl Anderson, Kieth LaSpaluio, Harry Chang, Elizabeth JurgenscnJohn Christ, DcbbicTirado, Ben Carslcy, John Meyer, Anthony In tin toll, Christopher Kuz- inski, Jason Paulsen, Sieve Campcnclla, Cheryl Zukowsky, Marc Sacco, Ram Araneta, Gndy Mario lakes, Carol DeLafuente Chorale Mr Arnold director, Robert Allen, Van Androutso- roulos, Toni Antkewich, Donna AnzaJone, Karen Apgar, Doreen Arcuri, Anast Athonasomoulos, Dorene Barile, Mary Lou Bertone, Gus Beys, Carol Bonomo, Rosirma Calderon, Kenneth Car done, Heather Carpenter, Elizabeth Carrcsc, Todd Catan- zano, Christine Caulfield, Gina Ciacco, Robert Coogan, Kristen Dalby, Scou Eifert, Suzanne Endres, Lisa Entei, Taylor Ferranti, Deborah Frank son, Joesph Gansrow, Cheryl Germuth, Terri Glynn. Thomas Gray, Linda Green, Janet Greenfield, jane Grcila, Lisa Grillo, Brian Gunmgle, Heather Hayes, Gregg Henglan, Kristen Hickman, Kathleen Hig- gins, Nancy Hogan, Michelle Hou, Carol Ann Hubner, Donald Hudson, Sue Hume, Deann Huide, Christina Hutzicr, Kelly Kramer, Lisa Kracmer, Jennifer Kremer, Trista Levy, Brenda Loomis, Ja- son Mandra, Denise Manseuto, Jennifer McCor mak, Jane McQuadc, Jong Ma, Chhstma Moy. Richard Nofi, Garreu O’Shea, Knsuna Ormond, Via dan Pavoich, Suzanne Peters, Ivonne Rodriguez, Tracey Rogan, Jarret Roth, Came Ann Sabato, Marc Sacco, Tara Schropfer, Wiliam Sneddon, Nancy Talento, Heather Tower, Sean Tower, Theodore Urban, Gina Vaocaro, Amy Vcrbouwcns, Roy Watson, Stephen Wierzbicki, Katherine Wood checke Chorus Mr. Arnold director, Jacqueline Bergeron, Diane Brzozowski, Nicole Crapanzano, Anna Dalton, Misty Esposito, Kern Fcescr, Nadine Fotopoulos, Lisa Fuchs, Lisa Garfolo, Venessa Greeco, Andrea Gurasci, Margerei Horan, Irene Kane, Elizabeth Knapp, Melissa Mahnken, Wendy Marshall, Jen- nifer Mensing, Julianne Murphy. Dawn Mane Myron, Jennifer Ndsen, Erin O'Callaghan, Daruta Perez, Kelly Regan, Mary Riclly, Christine Rella, Stacey Rudis, Tara Sacco, Deborah Siegel, Gillian Silver-Smith, Allison Solomon, Natasha Sorto, RcnccTurdiiano, Barbara Willson, Juliet Winter roll, Kimberly Zajicek Orchestra Director: T. Buttice, Assistant Director: P. Gruscn- meyer, Melissa Aviles,Joseph Barone, Kelly Black- man, NicoLi Boccofala, Lon Cimino, Jessica Fan daconc, Amy Gcanmkis, Augustine Hansen, Nancy Hart, Lome Hasseu, Stacy Heyer, Venesa Kosugos, Jennifer Lisa, Atossa Mazahen, Sandra Mohan, Heather Mullcc, Lisa Pacifico, Shipra Patel, Nicoli Rizopoulos, Kimberly Ross, Christy Sell, Andrea Shareua, Samantha Smith, Rachel Tanch, Chnsone Thas, Diane Wahnc, Dina Wallick. Stephanie Wolchok, Stacie Berger, Cynthia Gaylor, Robert Genovese, Shara Horvath, Calvin Lee, Renaldo Rojas, Patricia Zafiriadis, Patrick Hart, Matthew Herbert, I via Negron, Nicole P edone. Dawn Smith, Ellen Young, Ronald Castillo, Ralph Mon- tera, Christopher Munson. David Sacrestano. Janet Sullivan, Melissa Master, Kim Bartley, Jennifer Living Doyle, Greg Simoncs- Trachina, Jack Blazaj- Karrmann, Nancy Stephan, Colleen ston. Kathy Kara Stephanie Gay : Mima lot Cad Aadanei El LaSpaluio John QttBL Sanjay Tcwari Christofidis BiU Greg ROOM McOann, Andre Dworii Members of Thespian Society: President: Jane Grella Vice President: Tara Schropfer Treasurer: Jennifer Clancy Secretary: Donna Haines Senior Sal Noto comforts Sophomore Lisa Entel in a scene from the Hicksville produc- tion of Find Me. c V Junior Eileen Doherty leads cast members Jill Linnehan and Joe Williams in an acting exer- cise. 166 Drama Behind The Scenes Seeing everything come together Each year, the Hicksville High School Drama Club produces many successful plays for all to enjoy. “Sweet Charity” was chosen to be the musical for the 1988 - 1989 year, and after many long, tiring hours of practice, the finished prod- uct was a success. All of the actors and actresses were each compli- mented for their performances, but was all the hard work, time, and dedication worth the finished prod- uct? Senior Donna Haines says yes; “It’s rewarding seeing everything fi- nally come together.” After many months of trying to make each scene as perfect as possible, feelings of dis- couragement can set in, making the actual performance a long way off. According to senior Jane McQuade, “sometimes, you feel like it’s never going to come together, but in the end it always does. All of the hard work is worth it.” When the curtain rose on opening night, the actors gained the satisfaction of making people happy. Senior Dorene Barile says “it’s one of the most rewarding feelings that someone could re- ceive.” At times like this, all the work seems worthwhile. Sophomore Lisa Entel agrees, “it’s worth it to see the audience have as much fun watching it as you did producing it.” All the members of this years’ drama club are very talented actors. They possess the dedication and pa- tience needed to produce a play such as “Sweet Charity.” Acting gives actors the joy of making their audience happy, and enables the ac- tor to let his or her true feelings sur- face by portraying a specific role. Summed up by senior Jane Grella, “as hard as the work is, as much time as it consumes, acting is truly the best experience.” — Vicky Cullen a) .c 5 s Junior Jennifer Kremer reminisces with Ju- nior Jennifer James as they act out a tearful scent in “Find Me.” Drama 167 TADA Members; Advisor: Mr Vetnmo, Timmy Marshall, Maria Paradiso, Heather To war, Michelle Di Fiore, Sal- lyann Scot to, Alison Zuzzolo, Andrea Zuzzoio, Joseph Luparcllo John Meyer, Denise Hoffmann, Edward Strocko, Bill Taylor, Carolyn Weber, Yolanda Pino, Ray Rojas, Alex Athanaiou, Jen- nifer James, Rachael Whiney, Patrick Greceo, Cira Limoli, Andrea Zarou, Neil Dudon, Andrea Sharetta, Robert Allen, Rob Silvia, Joyce Me Phillips, Cheryl Ann Strcmd, Greg Martin, Deanna Rungo, Chnsune Longo, Michael Flemm, Gus Beys, Tara O'Brien, Jen Clark, Joanne Karazim, Chris Maloney, John Pease, Dawn Smith, Bnan Michidini, Trida Maruskic, Kelly Kinsclla, Christine Zandides, Kimberly Delhaye, Brian Spinner, Amy Groves, Christa Liptak, Carol Hu- bner, Jennifer Clancy, Michelle Stranganelli, Michael Carr, Dina Stanmark, John Soli man, Penelope Passaro, Shipra Rom back, Christine Vitale, Karen Karrmann, Jenn Krcmcr, Terri Glynn, Mdissa Muscat, Jim Me Oann, Marilyn Wood, Jennifer Dc Groff, Michael PcrlofT, Brian Garnets, Chnstopher Munson, Ed Marshall, Steve Turk, Mary Lou Bcrtonc, Jenna Rooney SADD Members: Advisor: Ms Galland, Andrea Sharetta, James Knasd, Tammy Marshall, Dorene Barile, Cira Limoli, Colleen Kenny, Karen Bcntxcwicz, Ellen Young, Mike CarClla, Edward Swan, Marylou Kugler, Laura Manser, Christine Longo, Wendy Marshall Jenna Rooney Joe Passo, Staae Berger, Harry Pangas, Danielle La Ponti, Joy Dunayer, Suzanne Endres, Aymen Elfiky, Jim Mccrann, Shobm Dommen, Kelly O'Callaghn, Cathleen Hatcan, Maria Paradiso, Chris Hogan, Damede Pagoulatos, Rajesh Babaru, Jen Clark, Chnsune Mancuso, Michelle Fox, Mdissa Muscat, Au- gustine Hansen, Diane Boehmler, Lisa Grillo, Tracey Rogan, Maureen Herman, Linda Green, Maria Kallcrgis, Jenn Vescvoit, Niemish Udeshi, John Guitarn, Jane McQuade, Mane Pina, Jen- nifer Frankd, Marun Machn, Chris Horvath, Tara Schrop er, Jennifer Clancy, Jennifer Gangi, Kim Ddhaye, Christa Liptak, Maureen Lee, Debbie Cucaa, Jennifer Topka Peer Council ing: Advisor Mr Dalvano.Ruchi Saggar, Kim Stephan, Andrea Zuzzolo, Dcmsc Pilot, Samantha Smith, Amy Geanrukis, Chnsuna Moy, Courtney Rivers, Jill Linnehan, Leslie Diamond Jennifer Bcmckcn, Lone Hasset, Danielle Barry, Todd Catanzano, Alisty Kcncth, Patty Frcycison, Jennifer Tjadcn, Julie Pnzzi, Joe Barone, Gina Ciaccio, Allison Prcussker, Anthony Cucaa Key Club Advisor: Ms. Fcykcr, Donna Haines, Marylou Bert one, Sandi Mohan, Debra Tirado, Steve Turk, Chnsune Vilolc, Rich Ehgcrt, Sylvia Malik, Rajesh Babaru, Ron Castnllo, Ledia Acemoglo, Pyary Abraham, Shobm Ommcn. Kelly O'CaJ- lahagn, Aymen Elfiky, Jill Van Kasten, Dora Sartago Volunteer Club Adviser Ms Walling,Saman- lha Smith, Junior Augustine Hansen, and Senior Cathleen Hattan joke around with students from other Long Island schools at the SADD convention at Nassau Community College in Novem- ber. WWTF? SPORT 9 0CT!7 0CT?1 r rrt Raising money for the Hicksville Kiwanis foun- _ dation. Seniors Marylou Bertone and Donna £ Haines appreciate customers like Tammy Mar- shall at Open House Hicksville High Supports Its Community School problems, family prob- lems, peer problems? Where can you seek help? You can always count on our Hicksville High School’s peer counseling group to lend a listening ear. You may be asking yourself “What exactly is peer counseling?” Sophomore Christina Moy, a mem- ber of the group, defines the organi- zation as “a group of kids, ninth to twelfth graders, who spend their time trying to help other students ac- ademically or emotionally. We help tutor kids in all subjects and we help kids who have trouble coping with school.” Social Worker, Mr. Dal- vano, the leader of the peer counsel- ing group, adds that “often times tu- toring isn’t really for academic prob- lems, but mostly used with some- body who’s just having difficulty getting through school.” The students involved, or the peer supporters, must go through serious training in order to properly counsel. Mr. Dalvano says that ex- perienced counselors “provide training for kids on how to listen, how to be helpful without giving opi- nions, how to be non-judgemental, how to problem-solve, how to give support, and eventually how to give referrals to help someone.” Sopho- more Christina Moy says her job is “to listen, not to hear them, but to listen carefully to what they say and not to judge them or go against what they have to say.” This one-on- one guidance and support gives troubled students a place to turn. Since it is easier for a student to talk to one of his her peers, the peer counseling group has proven to be a success. Both the trained peer counselors and the troubled student win in the situation. Not only is the student’s problem solved, but, ac- cording to Mr. Dalvano, “The feed- back has always been that people love the training because they learn a lot about themselves.” — by Mar- ia Pohanis Sophomores Donna Anzalone, Lorraine Fan, advisor B. Walling, and Ray Rojas, members of the Volunteer Club, spread a little holiday cheer at the United Pres- byterian Nursing Home. Service Clubs 169 Although students are required to take Government in their senior year, there is another form of government in which everyone can participate - Stu- dent Government. Sometimes, howev- er, we take our Student Govermment for granted, and don’t realize the effect it has on our school. Student Govern- ment is responsible for every activity that occurs at the high school. According to Sudent Government President, Harry Pangas, “The role of the Student Government is to be the voice of the student body. It allows us to voice our opinions on how, why, and when things should be in the high school.” A successful event this past year was the dance honoring Mr. Pitrelli. The dance was a time for students, par- ents, and faculty to get together and have fun for a good cause. “We had tre- mendous help from all grade levels,” We the people . . . continues Harry. “People were coo- perating with one another and the tur- nout at the dance was a blessing to see.” Senior Kelly Kraemer agrees, “The dance for Mr. Pitrelli was special. The Student Government is helping now more than ever. People are more in- volved and there are more activities.” In addition to the dances, students ap- preciate the Student Government for protecting their rights. In a school as large as Hicksville, many rules are nec- essary to keep things in order. Because they are elected by the students, mem- bers are expected to represent their school, their friends, and their interests. Freshman Kelly O’Connor feels “Student Government stands up for us and our interests. Without student gov- ernment, we would not have any say about what happens in our school.” As senior Lisa Grillo exclaims. “Student Government brings the students togeth- er as a single governmental body which represents our interests.” This past year, those students elected to the Student Government were espe- cially strong, but not without the help of Advisor Mrs. Desorbo. On behalf of the school, President Harry Pangas says, “Thanks go to Mrs. Desorbo. She has put tremendous time and effort into the Student Government. Mrs. Desorbo, you’re a special lady. It was fun working with you. Thanks from all of us.” And so, with the help of Mrs. De- sorbo, students, and elected members, the Student Government at Hicksville High remains a powerful organization which continues to be successful in rep- resenting its diverse student body. § Mr, Lupis, Bridgette Blaser, Jennifer Chris-5 tie, Vicki Bates, and Jennifer Cantalupo take 5 a last memorable look at the ski resort the 5T Junior class stayed at before heading back . to Hicksville. § 170 Student Government On the Junior Class trip Sallyann Scotto, Denise Wagner, Deanna Rungo, and Karen Bentrewicz grab a bite to eat at a reststop along the highway. Student Government: Pres - Harry Pangas, VP - Chris Horvath, Sec - Dorene Barile, Treas - Tammy Marshall, Advi- sor - Mrs. DeSorbo Senior Class: Pres - Dave Dobrindt, VP - Sean Tower, Sec - Jenna Rooney, Treas - Jenique Nijboer, Advi- sor - Miss Dieli Junior Class: Pres - Rob Allen, VP - Alex Pangas, Sec - Jen- nifer Christie, Treas - Melissa Biagini, Advisor - Miss Pilkington Sophomore Class: Pres - Eugene Goodrich, VP - Robert Coogan, Sec - Chris Munson, Treas - Jarret Roth, Advisor - Miss Korzendorfer Freshman Class: Pres - Jennifer Lane, VP - Stacy Rudis, Sec - Re- gina Grady, Treas - Dan- ielle . Barry, Advisor - Mrs. Feyler Student Government 171 “It was well worth it because you are rewarded for putting in the effort” We do it everyday, it is part of al- most everything we do. We compete with friends, strangers, rivals, or even with ourselves. Competition drives us to strive for higher goals and simply to do better. For this rea- son, many students at Hicksville ac- tively participate in a variety of com- petitive clubs. One very popular competitive club, FBLA, competed this year against schools from all over New York in many different categories. One member, Senior Glenn Garbus, participated in the Business Law and Impromptu Speaking Competi- tions. “It took some preparation,” explained Glenn, “but it was well worth it because you are rewarded for putting in the effort.” Extra-cur- ricular activities require extra-effort on the part of the students who par- ticipate in them. Sophomore Kat- rina Zafriadis, who joined the Hicksville Mock Trial Team, felt that, “The club becomes what you put into it.” The Mock Trial team works on a case distributed to schools throughout New York. After the students prepare their case, they perform as lawyers and wit- nesses before a Nassau County Judge at the Supreme Court. “Seeing as I intend to be a lawyer,” states Junior Mock Trialer Sanjay Tewari, “it is a great opportunity to learn about the profession.” Experience is something that is al- ways beneficial when applying to college, going for jobs and choosing a profession. Com- petition provides hands on experi- ence. You perform under pressure and are judged on your perform- ance. Senior Greg DelaFuente, who competed in National History Day, said, “We compete for everything, jobs, grades, friends and a lot of oth- er stuff and a little practice compet- ing can’t hurt.” There is no doubt that participating in one of the many clubs that compete is hard work, but, as FBLA President Tom Karu- kakalam added, “It brings a sense of pride about your school when you compete and do well.” John Butt talks to Katrina Zaliriadis about her role in the Mock Trial competition. 172 Competitive Clubs Rehearsing for an upcoming competition. Dr. Lemmy and his Mock Trial Team watch the performance, waiting to give their opinions. Mock Trial Team: Advisor: Dr. Lemmy. Cynthia Gaylor, Tara Hooper. Katrina Zafiriadis, Ra- jesh Babani. Lisa Entel, Kelly O’Calla- ghan, Sajay Tewari. Eric Micheals. Da- vid Sacrestano, Kelly O’Callaghan. , Tom Reilly, Glenn Garbus, Aymen El fiky, John Butt, Shobin Omen FBLA Advisor: Mr. Sullivan, Melissa Biagini Elizabeth Carresse, John Depoli. Jenni fer Gangi, Glenn Garbus, Carolanr Hubnes, Thomas Karukakalam, Pau Lee, Cira Limoli, Larry Lipson, Christa pher Maloney. Geoff Martin, Tracy Price. Ruchi Sagger, Nancy Tolento, Stacy Thireos. Nimesh Udeshi, Marga ret Van Doran. Bretl Volo. Christine Zandides, Andrea Zarou Math Club Advisor: Mrs. Philips, Cheryl Zukowski, Shany Park, Shen Wei Wu. Ellen Young 5 .2 3 ■5 •S' oc Senior Glenn Garbus carefully observes techniques put into practice as the rest of the Mock Trial Team rehearses Before an important Mock Trial Competition, Senior Tom Reilly pre- pares diligently by reviewing his notes. Competitive Clubs 173 “It’s important to remember this year.” It was up to us. Our senior year to be captured in the pages of a hard-cover book . How hard could it be? Very hard. The book was all planned out in Princeton University, but as we later found out that was the easy part. When we got to the actual “doing” and “putting togeth- er” of the book, it was much more difficult than we thought. However, despite the missed deadlines and various other obstacles, the book got done. Good memories mixed with frantic anxiety and panic to get work done is what producing the yearbook was all about. The staff agreed that in the end, the feeling of accomplishment when receiving the book was worth all the trouble. Ms. Gelberg, our adviser, felt that “the staff was very capable and they put out a publication that was so far beyond normal expectation.” The coordinating of photos, pages and copy was done by the section editors and the editor in chief, Giok- azta Molina, who said “it’s very im- portant to remember this year be- cause we can never relive it again.” Doing the best job they possibly could the general staff was persis- tent and hardworking. Theirs was the task of formulating layouts, typ- ing in articles and captions as well as keeping morale high on the staff. “And winner for best layout cover, and end- sheet design as well as overall presentation is Hicksville High School! Proud winners at Walsworth’s Princeton Yearbook Workshop. Seniors Glenn Garbus, Vivian Ibrahim, Giok- azta Molina, Mike Giacco, Junior Roseanne Diana, Adviser Miss Joan Gelberg and Phil Blocklyn smile as they receive their award. Writers like Seniors Maria Pohanis and Vicki Cullen put their literary skill to work on the yearbook. “I en- joy writing creatively,” said Maria, “and the yearbook is a good place to do that.” added Vicki. It’s true that the jobs were ex- hausting and demanding, but the satisfaction acquired in the end was great. -Bindu Belani 174 Yearbook Working on Yearbook articles. Seniors Tom Reilly Glenn Garbus make last min- ute decisions in order to make a deadline. Working hard to finish in time for the Jan- uary deadline. Senior Student Life editor Vivian Ibrahim asks Ms. Gelberg to identify a person in the picture. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Giokazta Molina EDITORIAL STAFF Vivian Ibrahim Bindu Belani Tamela Elliott Erica Orciuolo Vicki Cullen BUSINESS MANAGER Glenn Garbus GENERAL STAFF Tom Reilly Roseanne Diana Rajesh Babani Jackie Noya Anthony Ambrosio Maria Pohanis ADVISER Ms. Joan Gelberg Photographer Rajesh Babani and Ms. Gel- berg work out a photo shooting schedule for Nik Rogers in the yearbook office. Sports Editor Tammy Elliott trains Jackie Noya of the general staff during a regular Tuesday afternoon meeting. All editors de- pended on their staff’s ability to complete assignments reasonably on schedule. At a late-evening deadline meeting, Tom Reilly gives Editor-In-Chief Giokazta Molina a hug of encouragement. But writing cap- tions was usually not this entertaining. 5 Yearbook aaagBB At the Princeton '88 workshop, advisor Ms. Gelberg and Editor-in- Chief Giokazta Molina get advice on how to proceed with their ideas from a Walsworth representative. Sophomore Jackie Noya and Senior Tom Reilly share a yearbook as they caption a stack of pictures together. 176 Yearbook moment of relaxation at Princeton finds the staff: Ro- seanne Diana, Giokazta Molina, Glenn Garbus, Vicki Cul- len, Mike Giacco, and their friend relaxing on one of the many sculptures found on the grounds of Princeton Univer- sity. Disregarding her injured knee. Senior Vicki Cullen continues to climb columns on her way to success at Princeton Univer- sity. Arghhhhh! It’s over!! Here it is in black and white and orange and black (not pink and blue). As you can probably tell, the produc- tion of this yearbook was not an easy task. So much had to be done!! It was not complete torture, however, due to the fact that as Edi- tor-in-Chief. I had three years experience to work with. Another high point of making this book was the people who gave a part of themselves to it. Special thanks go to Phil and Jac- que Blocklyn for help when we were in a tough spot. Also to Anthony Laurino who executed the Shade concept on the cover. To Miss Gelberg who gave us her time and her energy, not to mention her voice. Lastly to our parents who put up with our late nights and frustrated moods. A fi- nal message to the “staff”: Guys you did a terrific job. I love you and I’ve had the best time working with you all. Good luck always. Yearbook Seniors Vivian Ibrahim, Giokazta Molina, and Vicki Cullen brainstorm ideas for the theme of the book. What makes a winning team? Athletes. Just athletes? Nahl!!!! Hicksville High, knows that more goes into making a winning team. Team members have school spirit, en- thusiasm, the desire to win the biggest trophies and make the highest scores; We know that our players do their best! They don’t give up, they prove Hicksvilles is 1. Winners, no matter what the score. — Tammy Elliott 178 Sports In The Shade At the Pep Rally, Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerlead- ing anxiously await their introduction from Coach Karen Binder. m OF TUB CROWD The cheerleaders chant and the crowd roars at the top of their lungs “H!-I!-C!-K!-S!-V!-I!-L!-L!-E! What Does That Spell? HICKSVILLE!! Pom-poms wave in the air, black and orange uniforms spring up and down, and cheers echo in the distance, creating an immense feeling of inspira- tion and elation. Who are the only people that can accomplish such feats? The Cheerleaders, of course! Give me an S! School spirit is the key to successful cheerleaders, and in- creasing it is the cheerleading job. J. V. Cheerleader Renee Russo says that the secret is in the cheers: “We m m uT ml Pf f i u?:-7 make up cheers that make the audience want to join in.” Senior Varsity Cheer- leader Lisa Grillo agrees in that “We face the audience and make them partic- ipate by having them repeat our cheers.” Give me a P! Promoting the school spirit is crucial to a cheerleader. Senior Varsity Cheerleader Jane Me Quade reveals that “Cheering for your own schools’ team right there promotes school spirit. It’s almost as if you’re part of the game.” — Maria Pohanis Varsity Cheerleaders Back Row: Patricia Freyeisen, Barbara Di Paola, Nancy Hogan, Stacy Ryan, Jennifer Kremer, Michelle Murtha, Coach Binder, Front Row: Susan Hume, Denise Sciabarassi, Kimberly Ross, Lisa Grillo. 180 Cheerleading Varsity Cheerleaders Sue Hume, Michelle Murtha, Mar- ia Raspanti, and Stacy Huettner get ready to rouse the spirits of the Hicksville crowd at Homecoming. At a home varsity football game Senior Lisa Grillo proudly runs out onto the field as she gets into position for the next cheer. Senior Cheerleader Denise Sciabarissi watches the game intensely, hoping for victory at Homecoming. CO Je- junior Varsity Cheerleaders Back Row:Tara Sacco, Jenn James, Stacey Huettner, Rosirma Calderon, Ter- ry Glynn, Jeanine Notaro, Coach Binder. Front Row: Kelly Regan, Danielle Orientale, Renee Russo. Chcerleading 181 At a home Varsity Boys’ Basketball game. Senior Tom Cassata goes in for the kill as he blocks the opposing team from passing the ball. £(cm-DiihIg In spite of the disappointing season, there were several bright moments that will not be forgotten. “It wasn’t a winning season but we had fun,” exclaimed Desmond James, when asked to describe the Varsity Boys’ Basketball season. This season was not as good as expected; Hicksville won three games and lost sixteen. However, as Junior Ken Klein said “This year’s team was made up of mostly Juniors, so next year we should do better.” “Most of the games were very close,” de- scribed Senior John Guittari. In spite of the disappointing season, there were several bright moments that will not be forgotten. In addition, out- standing players included Desmond James, who was lead scorer, Timothy Cleary, who was lead player in assists and Keneth Klein who was lead rebound person. The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team did their best this year, but their hopes for a triumphant season next year pre- vail. This season can be called a stepping stone on the way to victory. — Giokazta Molina Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Back Row- John Guittari, Ken Masur, Chris James, Martin Mackins, Ken Klein, Glenn Graepel, Brian Spinner, Desmond James, Coach Bryan, Front Row- Eugene Goodrich, Brandon Collier, John Steneck, Tim Cleary, Nimesh Udeshi, Tom Cassata. 182 Boys' Basketball In the midst of play. Sophomore Eugene Goodrich at- tempts to find a way around the opposing team to get to the net. Ms J Gelberq Ms J Gelberq In the HHS gymnasium. Junior Ken Klein goes in for a layup as the opposing team attempts to inter- cept the play. I L VmiA tiiiiail ■ 1141 1« Hicksville Junior Varsity: Garret O’Shea, Christopher Murphy, Michael Murray, Teddy Chien, Larry Neuberger. Salvatore Vecchio, Vinnie Loco, Michael O’Grady, Patrick Hart, Chris Munson, Mark Flynn, Paul Rom, Dennis Cantalupo. Boys' Basketball 183 Ms J Gelberq “We had a lot of fun and even though we lost a lot, we tried and we worked hard.” “We had a lot of fun and even though we lost a lot, we tried and we worked hard,” commented Senior Maria Paradiso, speaking of the 1988-89 Girls Basketball season. The season was a tough one as they lost 10 games and only won two. This made morale sometimes falter, but, in the end, the best part was the camaraderie achieved. “Being a part of a close knit team helped us get through the rough days.” Best of all, playing in the most difficult division in Nassau County challenged the team and made them look forward to next year. The team consisted of five seniors, one junior, two sophomores and one freshman. Outstanding players were Maureen Herman, who broke the school scoring record with fifty points in one game, which, of course, they won, and Maria Paradiso, who broke the three points record, scoring three points, three games in a row. All in all, the Girls' Basketball team did not win many games, but they did win something even more valuable: the feel- ing of having the support of a close knit team behind them. — Giokazta Molina On the sideline, Ms. James gives last minute instruc- tions before a Junior Varsity basketball game. Varsity Girls' Basketball: Lisa Pacifico, Stephanie Gaylor, Linda Green, Maureen Herman, Maria Paradiso, Coach Kratchman, Lorraine Simonello, Maria Kallergis, Jennifer Cantalupo 184 Girls' Basketball At a home Varsity basketball game, Maria Paradiso takes a moment to see whom she can pass the ball to instead of rushing the ball. OPP HHS Long Beach 29 49 Baldwin 54 30 Oceanside 49 44 Farmingdale 19 40 Seaford 59 43 Hempstead 67 24 Freeport 59 37 Long Beach 30 68 Garden City 72 32 Massa pequa 53 31 Hempstead 52 41 Oceanside 53 16 Farmingdale 53 39 Great Neck 55 56 Lorraine Simonello takes a free shot to tie up the score at a home varsity game. Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Back Row: Tara Hooper, Kristen Sneyd, Jenny Jerome, Jennie-Sue Abarno, Kalpa Udeshi, Coach James, Front Row: Sofi Michalakis, Denise Carter Girls' Basketball In a Varsity game, Junior Marilyn Wood uses a daring forearm bump technique. Learning to play together was only part of the challenge teammates faced “We’ve improved a great deal this year. Working together has helped tre- mendously, exclaimed a confident ju- nior Marilyn Wood. The season started off with several rookie players but even- tually the team learned to work together and produced a team they were proud of. As each day progressed, practices be- came more vigorous and games more challenging. Senior Katheryn McMahon remarked that the players were “playing with an excellent effort and doing their best. When observing their skills this point could not be disputed. Strength and agility training was worked into the team’s practices and their skill at these were quite evident in play. — Bindu Belani Varsity Volleyball: Kathryn McMahon, Patti Kear, Marilyn, Wood, Linda Green, Lorraine Simonello, Karilyn Senior Linda Green decides to take the game into her Ayres, Stephanie Heath, Melissa Biagini. Alex Pangas, Kalpa Udeshi, Nancy Hogan, Sandy DelPercio, Lisa own hands as she volleys the ball over the net. Pacifico, Courtney Rivers, Coach Feuerstein. 186 Volleyball Opp Plainview Wantagh Oyster Bay Plainview JFK Bethpage Farmingdale Massapequa Plainveiw Wantagh Oyster Bay Plainview JFK Bethpage Farmingdale Massapequa Senior Sandy DelPercio goes in for the kill as she spikes the ball for a point in a home game. Junior Varsity Volleyball: Nicole Jimroglou, Jeanine LaGrasta, Nadine Jolly, Kerstin Magnuson. Kristin Sneyd, Kathy Murray, Coach Rusty, Maureen Gill, Jennifer Nelson, Regina Grady. Kristen Sneyd, Nicole Rizopoulos, Jennifer Reddy. Volleyball 187 Ms J. Gelberg Rajcsh Babam At a home varsity game Hicksville waits im-l ipatiently to see if the freethrow that could I win the game sinks in. L ............„ Senior Rich Hutchinson gets advice ing a home varsity football game wm. Christine Theis jumps back unexpectedly from the ball as her partner, Gillian Silver-Smith, looks on. TltA Pwill of Ha GomA The team spirit was fantastic, and ppaKHi the coach remained enthusiastic as usual Although the girls’ Varsity tennis team’s record was not too great this year, they all stuck together as a team. Senior Jennifer Aloi felt that “the team spirit was fantastic and the coach re- mained enthusiastic as usual. One of the most important things in playing any sport is to have fun. Sharing the excitement of competition with your friends on the team and following a great coach make the players want to play ten- nis. Shanny Park, whose sister is also on the team, summed up the spirit by say- ing, “We played really well and did our best. It’s not if you win or lose, it's how you play the game. — Vicki Cullen V MS Hoa Pham, Chan Park, Sonu Sachar, Geetika Banga, Christine Theis, Jennifer Aloi, Nancy Roux, Jennifer DeGroff, Gillian Silver-Smith, Kristin Dalby, Sheila Leano, Stacie Berger, Danielle Campisi (Team members not pictured-Jennifer Diamond, Brenda Loomis, Kimberly Ross and Katrina Zafiriadis and Coach Marty Cohn) 190 Girls Tennis i t Above: Hoa Pham, hoping for a perfect return, crosses her fingers while hitting the oncoming ball. Left: With a look of concentration on her face, Sheila Leano awaits a return. Girls Tennis 191 Sometimes it seems there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything you have to. For this reason those students who dedicate many hours of practice to sports teams that are not run by the school certainly have a deep conviction towards their sports. participate in league sports. Senior Jack Senior Brian Robey, who is a member Fabrizio participates in soccer in and out of a floor hockey team, feels that “playing of school. Jack says, “It gives me more on the team is a lot of work but I feel I con opportunities to show my skills with players tribute a lot and that is the important from all over Nassau county.” Although thing.” There is no doubt that those stu players on league teams generally get little dents who play on these teams are very recognition from their schools, they get a good. “It takes more effort to go out for a great sense of personal achievement. What team that isn’t within the school,” states we fit into our busy schedules tells people Senior Mike Luongo, “because you are out a lot about ourselves and what our priori- of your environment going against the best ties are. Senior Mike Skaling, who partici- around.” pates in baseball and basketball outside of Since participation on a team is limit- school, summed it up well when he said, ed to students of the school there may be “It is great practice, good competition and fewer players trying for spots on the team, good exercise. Most of all, it’s fun.” — On league teams, however, players from Tom Reilly all around challenge each other for spots. Many students at Hicksville actively 192 Sports Hicksville’s quarterback attempts a risky pass hoping to make a touchdown while the offense protects him from the opposing team. Swung FumJ! TouMouiu “The opponents never had an easy game against us.” “I think we worked hard and we never went down, ” said Coach Quattrini about his football team. The determina- tion and strength of the team was not overshadowed by a disappointing season according to Adam Augustowski, a se- nior, who exclaimed that the “opponents never had an easy game against us.’’ All the players showed up for their practices because Sean Tower claimed that everyone had to be there. He also said that, “Every practice was intense and vigorous because that is how the team improved.” He believed “that there were some justifiable excuses for missing practices however simply not going was simply unacceptable.” Although the team’s overall per- formance was admirably persistent, the team improvement was substantial since the beginning of the year. The whole team worked together and gave every game their all. — Bindu Belani M yv :' .. Tom Grey. Phillip Anglin. Jason Horan. Anthony Cuccia, Joseph Lecausi, Carl Anderson, Paul Niccolls, Brett Volo, David Dobrindt, Billy Millis, Doug McBee, Rich Hutchinson, Mike Irons, Sean Tower, Chris Hogan, Chris Horvath. Joey Luparello, Costas Kefalas, Mike Flemm, Roy Pilot, Najala Kirdahy, Jen Rooney, Danny Moscata, Ron Quattrini, Buddy Bryan, Maria Paradiso, Jen Dickson, Joe Passo, Dan Danowski, Steve Gourlay, Harry Pangas, Timothy Donohue, Scott D’Amico, Paul Poretsky, George Filippone, James Curley, John Cer ini, Nauman Shah, Paul Viar, James Bonagora, Robert Allen, Tom Casata, Brian Robey. In an attempt to stop the opposing team, the defen- sive line gets into position. Opp HHS Port Washington 18 9 Oceanside 14 12 Syosset 0 3 Freeport 35 10 Baldwin 14 12 Lawrence 0 16 Long Beach 22 6 Uniondale 36 28 'S'' A worn out Jimmy Curley takes a break on the sideline while Mr. Quattrini points out the next strategic move. J-V. — Scott Hutchinson, Salvatore Vecchio, Brian Hirtzel, Robert Coogan, Ed Hodkinson, David Khozari, Desmond James, Timmy Andrew, Joseph Renneison, Coach Larry Graziose, Richard Nofi, Brian Kearns, Chris Munson, Joe Rodriguez, Michael Melody, Patrick Mullen, James Matose Football 195 Richard Verbouwens proves that left-handed people can develop great hooks in bowling. SfcikiMg ft Big “The team is very close because there are only five people and we all give each other self-confidence.’ “Experience has been a help to us in be- ing a tough force to contend with ’ claimed bowling coach Mr. Healy. Although the team didn’t do as well as they hoped to, they did give the other bowling teams in their league a challenge. This year the team consisted of experienced players, such as Senior David Salbe and Junior John Fitzgerald, who brought with them lots of skill. Both of these players are to be congratulated for making the All-County Championships. What makes bowling so different from any other sport? Well for one thing, claims John Fitzgerald, “It’s more individualized. There is no offense, so you rely on yourself, nobody else, to do well.” Bowling is some- what a personal sport where the bowler’s big- gest challenge is competing against himself. But the most important experience one can gain bowling on the school team is self esteem and friendship. Senior Robert Willson says, “The team is very close because there are only five people and we all give each oth- er self-confidence.” Whatever the reasons, bowling provides students with a good feeling about them- selves and helps them to achieve their best because they truly compete against them- selves. — Bindu Belani Bowling team members left to right: Robert Willson, Billy Waters, David Salbe, Richard Verbouwens, John Robert Willson is determined to get his revenge on Fitzgerald. the bowling pins. 196 Bowling OPP HSH Plainview 6.5 14.5 Lev. Division 16 5 Plainview JFK 9 12 Syosset 8 13 Plainview 9 12 E. Meadow 6 15 Lev. Division 13 8 Plainview JFK 19 2 Syosset 9 12 East Meadow 8 13 East Meadow 10 11 East Meadow 7.5 13.5 John Fitzgerald puts great gusto into getting the bowling ball down the alley. Showing perfect bowling form while keeping his eye on the floor marks is David Salbe in his attempt to pick up a spare. Billy Waters shows us how to run the ball within inches of the gutter and still make a strike. Bowling 197 6 “I’ve nev baa mtefested in sports, but I think the teams are great for people who do like sports.” “Go team!” Are you one of those people in the crowd cheering for your team, or are you the one scoring the points? The diversity of school teams gives everyone a chance to join and get a piece of the action. Many believe playing on a team is only for a “selected few” but just about anyone can partici- pate. “I’ve never been interested in sports, but I think the teams are great for people who do like sporttT com- mented Allison Lombardi. The teams are great. They give the student a sense of competitiveness and at the same time, teach them teamwork and sportsman- ship. So why aren’t all people joining? “I don’t play on a team because I just don’t have the time.” says Abby El Khatib. This is true for many people. Most stu- dents nowadays have jobs or other activi- ties that occupy their time after school. However, this can be a really good ex- cuse. Many people believe they'er not athletically inclined. For these people, sports is something that gives them plea- sure by simply being a part of those watching. This is a good way for every- body to get involved. — Vivian Ibraham Having no time for sports the Yearbook Staff, Ms Gel- berg, Seniors Giokazta Molina, Glenn Garbus, Michael Giacco, and Junior Roseanne Diana, worked hard during a Princeton seminar to create a great book. Mr. Gentile and students Giokazta Molinia, Maria Pohanis, John Beggs, Ken Klein, members of the French Club, have no time for sports since they’re too busy sight-seeing in Paris. 198 Non-Athletes High achievers Senior Cathleen Hatten and Junior Augustine Hanson are too busy working on Newspa- per articles to participate in athletic activities. Preoccupied with putting on a great show, Drama Club crew Junior Samantha Shuck, Mrs. Paseltiner, Junior Eric Jergensen, Senior Donna Haines, and Sophomore Rick Di Renzis, have no spare time for sports. Instead of devoting their time to sports, members of the Art Honor Society, Jenique Nijboer, Laura Manzer, and Clau dine Maas are too busy creating new and interesting art 5 work. Non-Athletes 199 The Starlet Kickline gives another great performance as they show off their new uniforms and routines during a home basketball game. Fo i The, StaH Being the L.I.K.A. Champions, the Hicksville Starlets have an image to work up to and protect. 5-6! 5-6-7-81 True dedication mixed with talent is the success of the Hicksville Starlet Kickline. Even though there was a change in coaches, the Kickline mem- bers are still “dedicated to see that the line will perform as well as last year and to make sure that each standard is kept the same,” comments Senior Christine Longo. Choreographer Miss Heberer and Coach Miss Aronson, with their dedica- tion and support, “helped us out a lot, says Sophomore Jenn Barbato. Junior Zoe Efthimiou agrees that the support “comes from two places,” and Senior Tracy Rogan feels that “the support is twice as strong.” Being the L.I.K.A. champions, the Hicksville Starlets have an image to work up to and protect. Senior Diane Boehmler is confident in her hopes that the Hicksville Starlets “can maintain the position as L.I.K.A. champs.” In addition to this, Senior Laura Manser feels that it is important to “make sure that all the standards used last year and this year are kept up by next years' kickline, in- cluding the coaches.” — Maria Pohanis Top: Janine Chartorynsky, Christa Liptak, Kim Delhaye, Christine Pagano, Bridgette Doyle, Third line: Diane Boehmler, Mamie Morabito, Patricia Zafiriades, Nicole Boukas, Rebecca Smith, Cynthia Baldwin, Dayatra Shands, Second line: Christine Carr, Kim Franchino, Jennifer Campbell, Michelle Relya, Joy Dunayer, Sue Endres, Joyce McPhillips, Laura Manser, Samantha Smith, Tracy Patwell, Tracey Rogan, Lorraine Dammes, First line: Christy Sell, Penelope Passaro, Kristine Ormond, Christine Longo, Zoe Efthimiou, Frankie Debello, Andrea Guarasci, Susie Peters, Stacy Rudis, Jennifer Barbato, Danielle La Ponti, Missing: Tanya Pineda, Barbara Zub, Joanne Karazim. As the routine came to a close the Starlets finished with a bang. Hicksville kickline members show off their stuff at the pep rally. The Starlet Kickliner’s really come through as their simultaneous moves show all the hard work and effort put into their routine. Kickline 203 A Thursday night crowd at Madison Square Garden watches the Rangers skate to a 4 1 win over the Wash- ington Capitals. The Rangers’ quick start helped them draw well at the Garden tT Out! “It feels w ite team win” watch your'favor-—, For some people, watching sports can be as much fun as playing them. The astonishment you feel when your favor- ite team scores a touchdown, or even the surge of excitement you feel when the soccer team wins another game makes watching sports worthwhile. Senior Nauman Shah, who used to live in Georgia, says his favorite teams are the Atlanta Hawks and the Buffalo Bills. When asked how he feels when he watches football, Nauman said, “I feel great! It feels good to have your favorite team win.’7 Senior Billy Sullivan agrees that he watches “the Yankees and the Rangers because it’s exciting. Even it you don't get psyched like Nauman or Billy, watching a victory can still be fun. Freshman Rob Woods, an avid football fan, says, 'When the Jets win, my dad goes crazy! I’m happy that they’ve scored, but I just sit there and watch him. For Senior Mark Saltzman, the com- petition is the best part of any event. When Mark watches bodybuilding or wrestling he feels as if he can beat them all. “I feel like I could knock whoever is in the top spot out of the top. Even though everybody plays sports for enjoy- ment, the reasons for watching them are varied. — Vivian Ibrahim Marianne Carr, Jennifer Cantalupo, Laura Mackett. Lisa Entel, Denise Carter. Kathy Higgins and Lorraine Jacki Bergeron, Jennifer Dickson, and Jeanine Sirey Fan patiently wait for the Homecoming football game to begin. all agree that frontrow grandstand seats offer the best _ view of The Kickline’s Pep Rally performance of “Oh 204 Spectator Sports Yaah.” O Juniors Bridgette Blaser and Jennifer Christie show their school spirit by cheering for the home team at the Pep-Rally. The stands look unusually quiet just before the foot- ball team races out onto Mac Arthur Field to kick off the Pep Rally. Although he’s wearing a St. John’s Redman sweat- shirt, Dan Fiorillo shows he can still cheer for the high school, too. Spectator Sports 205 After scoring a goal, Mike Luongo and Steven Gourlay do a ceremonial dance. Making H Goal “Everyone likes to win, and we all encouraged each other to play bet- ter than before It's no secret that the varsity soccer team caused a great deal of excitement in Hicksville this year among their fans. However, they encountered moments of pressure to accompany their victorious season. The fact that the team was so successful gave them a common goal: the state championship. Although they didn’t make it, the reason was not that they didn't try. On the contrary, according to senior Ste- phen Gourlay, “The practice was in- tense. We all wanted to win, and because of that, we all held close to each other.'7 Giving support was a large part of being on the soccer team. Senior Paul Aver- sano expressed that although there was pressure, “Everyone likes to win, and we all encourage each other to play better than before.” — Vicki Cullen r Top: Paul Aversano, Steven Gourlay, Jack Fabrizio, Brian Spinner, Par Gustaffsen, Willie Sneddon, Philippe Pressure’s on, the game is close, Hicksville players use their heads to win Alexander, Tim Doyle, Andrew Love, Mr.Moller. Second Row: Bill Smith, Mike Valente, Mike Luongo, Jason the game! Kilmetis, Kevin Morrisroe, Robert Ladimir, Matt Adelstein, Demetrio Theologitis, Chris Mammas. Bottom: Manager Gina Humann, Mark Flynn, Les Spence, Nick Cirigliano, Maria Paradiso, Manager Jen Rooney, Coach Wright. Oceanside Opp 2 HHS 3 Garden City 3 0 Syossrt 2 4 Massapequa 0 2 Port Washington 3 3 Pla inedge 2 3 East Meadow 2 7 Baldwin 2 3 South Side 2 5 Calhoun 0 3 Garden City 2 3 Sy osset 5 1 Mac Arthur 2 7 Baldwin 1 3 13 r.« Varsity soccer coach Mr. Moeller warms up the team with a pep talk before a home game on a sunny au- tumn afternoon. top: Dominic Perillo. Eric Matz, Chris Dowell, Kyle Rice. Jason Kingsley, Gerrit Nijboer, Coach Wright, Bottom: Brian Garnets, Timothy Blind, Brian Harkins, Nick Cirigliano, Mark Flynn, Julian Ortiz, Everlyn Pino. Demonstrating the vigorous side of hockey, two players race for control of the ball. Tlm Out!!! Though the floor hockey games are meant to be played for enjoyment and are of little significance, the players put forth a very serious effort Fierce competition, fast-paced, heated rivalries, flaring tempers and a strong desire for victory are all parts of any professional hockey game. But when these characteristics become part of an after-school, intramural, floor hockey game, it is obvious to see that this partic- ular after school activity is unique and different. Other than the equipment and the playing surface, there are very few differences between Hicksville High School’s Floor Hockey League and the National Hockey League. Though the floor-hockey games are meant to be played for enjoyment and are of little significance, the players put forth a very serious effort. Penalties are very common and fights do break out, though they are a rare phenomena. The teams that win and lose can easily be dis- tinguished; those who are victorious are the ones cheering relentlessly where as those defeated are seething and frustrat- ed. As each floor hockey season winds down and ends, there are always players who are: glad it’s over; disappointed that it’s over; satisfied with their season; or dissatisfied with their season. But sure enough, there are always many who are anxious for the next season to com- mence. — Jim Me Crann An elated hockey player jumps triumphantly after scoring a winning goal. 208 Intramurals A hockey player gets ready and into position as this pass could determine the fate of the game. murals as during an official varsity game, Hicksville goes all out to show their skills. Intramurals 209 Last year, the Girls’ Varsity Gymnastics Team became the Nassau County Champions as a result of their hard work and determination. Although all the hard work and effort was there this season, something else led them on to victory: team love and support. “The team is like a little family! exclaimed Senior Captain Tammy Mar- shall. Maybe having her younger sister Wendy on the team made Tammy feel this way. or maybe it’s because the team stuck together through good times and bad and always felt extremely close. Wendy also expressed admiration for her sister, and will surely miss her next year after graduation. “She’s a hard act to follow!” says Wendy. Junior Melissa Kugler and Senior Marylou Kugler also helped add to the family feeling. “We fought a lot” says Melissa “but had one of the best seasons ever. Sister Marylou agrees “It was my first year on the team as a senior, but I wish I had been on it all along.” Although the team had a winning season, the practices were long and tir- ing. At times when nothing seemed to go right, teammates were always there to give moral support or comforting words. This all plays a big role in team perform- ance at meets, were the girls are all cheering one another on and giving shouts of encouragement. This past season was a huge suc- cess, mainly due to the hard work and long hours, but partly due to team re- spect and relationships. Back Row: Franceska Baer, Kacey Knauer, Marylou Kugler, Melissa Kugler, Tammy Marshall, Anna Dalton, Rachael Tanck, Dale Hoffmann, Coach Tony Viollis. Front Row: Johanna De Croff, Wendy Marshall, Laurie Peace, Melissa Wattcins, Stacey Schroedeiz, Narda Mastropierro Ms Geioerq Senior Tammy Marshall ends her balance beam rou- tine with a magnificent split finish at a Hicksville home meet. Junior Melissa Kugler exhibits grace and style during her floor routine at a Hicksville home meet. Gymnastics 211 Hicksville students are affected by what goes on around them. Al- though we may not realize it, our ac- tions affect the community as much as it influences us. School clubs and organizations sponsor projects throughout the year that help the community. In return, the community offers programs and opportunities for Hicksville students. The interaction ■ OB between kids and the community is a relationship beneficial for both par- ties. 214 Community Shades of Hicksville 1 � SECOND FLOOR youth COUNCIL T . , A , Sophomore Jeanine LaGrasta takes advantage of her afterschool time by paying a visit to the Youth Council, a center of diverse activities for all those who are interested. Community 215 Giokazta Molina Allison 88! Love Stella'Nicole. Who do you like now? Love Stellia Hedy did we make it? Love Stellity Viv.Say goodby to those BalloonsIGoaluckAlways-Gio’B- ikkn:KeepYour eyes on the m-squared! Tammy Erica JackI Love YouGuys Don’t let men get you down-Gio'Tommy Glenn You guys are greatGood Luck! Maria:Letusrememberthewonderfulones:USCS-Yuch, Suya.Flut.LoserGoodOldVicklesBikknBlueDribblesWa nnabe This group shines in front of the world. 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Darn glad to meet you its an honor a privilege'Down Deep I’m just a shallow guy Yearbook 89-I’m impressed I don’t impress easy’Happy Birthday Big Bird‘111 throw her a bang Laura I Love You! Nern Paul-Mailboxing? Dennis:We need baseball cards!JD-Anyone want a little ?! DENNIS CONRATH 250 SOUTH BROADWAY SALES-ADMINISTRATION HICKSVILLE, N.Y. 11801 430 Old Country Road - Hicksville, N.Y., 11801 931-1144 Advertising 217 Nixon-Gold water92 Chris-A5ouncebirdcannotcarryal Ibscoconut Vick,Viv Navman.Let’s do a boardmeet- ing!!! Don’t call me stupid’Yeah-Illmarryyou-asagoof You- dontvoteforaking-welllcouldbecomekingthen'lwant- my$2 I’ll be there 4 u G 1 Editor-N-Chief M.P. Your a bimbo- Lefty righty n major D’You should’ve been gone DAWN A. ALLEN STAFF SERGEANT U S ARMY RECRUITER U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION 61 NORTH BROADWAY OFFICE PHONE (51 6) 93 1-6460 HICKSVILLE. NY 1 1 801 HOME PHONE (516)931 -6462 Congratulations Class of 1989 TE I see stars Luv EO Id like to shoot ur dog down’JN Victorious Luv EO BB You’re such an aspirin Congra tula tions and Best Wishes, Jenna. We are very proud! Love, MARTY BITTNER (516) 931-4049 • TABLE TOPS CURVED WINDSHIELD SPECIALISTS Congra tula tions Class of ’89 Mom Dad Michael • Brian • Kristin Hicks ville Secretaries Association 516 931-6429 Hicksville Farms Discount Dairy Deli Catering For All Occasions CH Sleep in Darrens car lately JN Guys lets go camping strobelite wildwood 500ft will you shut up! JN SR RollingThunder-JNJS I wanna rock rite now JN Nev- erforgetourgreattimesJNJSSRRAFB Thanks MS Diel- iJN Stacie JeniqueBFF Sta OH My G-d I know CGI will always love you JS Its the Dre van! Fritz the cat! 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Advertising 221 L’Amours UNISEX SALON 495-16 South Broadway Hicksville, New York 11801 (Hicksville Terrace Shopping Center) MON.-TUES.-FRI. — 10-7 WED.-THUR. — 10-9 SATURDAY — 9-6 (516)931-1021 931-1024 (516) 931-2255 K-WORLD COLOR 1 HOUR PHOTO LABS Dear Marylou, We wish you a wonderful and successful future. Congratula- tions! We are all very proud of you. All our love, Mom, Dad, Kenny and Melissa PRESIDENT GREEN 1. HAHN K-WORLD CORPORATION 258 OLD COUNTRY RD. HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 What a terrific group of people! 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Michelle Denise setting out of the car Fran WhereAre we go- ing for lunch? Col Remember chemistry? Michelle CH-BP With a strut It's the best of Bohl Are your sure with a H Howd it end up on the floor? CGalati Kari E = mc2 NoSirNotMe-Have you seen this man? DB DRIFT-Pierre the bear CV Hows your bank- er?Willie FB My 3 50hs coolers no more singingJF Hambur- gerJR DT do it to the beatFB It is MTVIDS Louie LouieML FB Theme song Touch Me ! BT Is it the movies again? ML Sandy I love you Tom Hic Rubba? Cas Huey Get off me man Tom U and me kiddo TM-HSP-CH Golf !CAS 102685 Congratulations to all the 1989 Graduates Foodtown of Hicksville David Einzig and Lorraine Dammes had their at- tention focused on the dance floor during the special night for Mr. Pitrelli. Jeannine-Beach-BoogyBoard-City-297-ParkSweetP otatoes-Kite-Rapid-RoadTest-TheSummer-1 love you-Jack Paul Debbie 7-3-88’JR The dog PA’Raunch it up 89 PM Got my money AV’PM Boston-Let’s hook up -AV SALES SERVICE PARTS Tom Ped, It's white and it’s got a sunroof, word!” TR Maas. Lets take a dip” -Tom Riley Christine: DancedWithAnyStrangeGuysLately?E = m c2!Liz Marg:lt'sBeenReal. RememberMTMiseryHav eFunLuvKari KAWASAKI - YAMAHA (516)935-6969 67 N. BROADWAY RT 107 FAX 516 935-6953 HICKSVILLE, N Y. 11801 Congratulations to the Class of 89 REAL ESTATE 938-2900 MORTGAGES VIGILANT Resale Specialists CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '89 HICKSVILLE OFFICE 234 OLD COUNTRY ROAD HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 Dear Danielle, Congratulations and good luck in all you do. We hope you Marylou always remain such close friends. Love, Sandy K. Jeffy All right A-1 Fantastic Fabulous Grrreat Remote Con- trol-2 ways Monday HandCuffs SkateBoarding!-Fuzzy Hows'Ted”?LoveThatPerm!ColorGuardRules!LaraWan naBePufftquaff HeFollowedllsToTheMouies EMyrsPC L2MeKW Lisa-Kacey-Dale Best friends MK DH KK Gymnastics Buddies Whale-Love ya Always special K KKLuWa-DH Cookie'TheBest’JR BO-b-b-y Robins doing the klienz! ML Detectives? DS I luv u! ”Hee-Haw” -Dawn DL-JD-LM Chocolate-Banana-Lester-JD I need that cin- namon SE;JM Coffee! LM-FB- 7o 7ef-Paper1SE-WFBMS KH-JF-MC-WS The Fat Club Mike didnt hurt Jack-the hype JN-RI Jump street the camping trip Chevrolet! ChrisH When are you going to another show? Heather Noreen You are dizzy, but sweet love Heather CH Fronted a bag . . JR CH SB donut?sun GH the cha in beach JR HP the ta JR The camping trip JR Consider an exciting career in Real Estate Coach Millet congratulations Billy Millis on becoming All-County. s V Academics 223 Congratulations Class of “89” Fork Lane PTA Richard-n-Heather 4-27-86”Allison-n-Heather friends forever Mike I’m schizopnrenic - Heath- er MP I love U!CH HSP She wants you!CH JR- TM-MP-PMS Session?CH MP R U flust- ered? JR Where R my brownies LL Nice chest!CH DB Stay off the roadPCB PowerLifter!CH HSP-MP-JR-DB-TM Thanx 4everything. Luv UHCH CT“I luv ya” “CK” But I have to go to the mall” RP“I have no one to impress” DT ‘‘He’s G-d” Allison Thanx for being there for me love Heather Hey Pox Istill don’t have’ em Love Victim I luvRF Mel “Boppers”! Remember! Luv, Nor Re- nee We had best of times forever! Luv ya, Noreen Harry You’re a sweetie I luv ya! Noreen” Mel Together till we’re go! Luv, Nor ‘‘Elvis Lives”!! Willet Avenue PTA Best Wishes To The Class of '89! From Willet Ave PTA Mr. McDonough Thanks for being such a good friend. I’ll miss you when I go. - Caroline Cathy H. To my best friend in the world. Thanks for always being there when I needed you. - Caroline Mrs. DeSorbo Remember “Lori, Paula, Mar- yEllen, I just marked you absent!” Love LM Nor ‘‘Hefty, hefty, hefty! Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy!! ” - Love Lori Noreen, Paula, Lori, Mel, Mary Let’s al- ways stay the best of friends forever! “Let’s MUNCH out”!!! Best Wishes Class ef 1989 Stanley Lydia Woodcheke Michael Woodcheke: 1969 Denise Moldovak Woodcheke: 1970 Stephen Woodcheke: 1970 Nancy Kreyling Woodcheke: 1973 Arthur Woodcheke: 1972 Constance Woodcheke Post: 1974 Christopher Woodcheke: 1976 Robert Woodcheke: 1978 Peter Woodcheke: 1981 Katherine Woodcheke: 1989 Congratulations Rlisa Kilmetis from oil of us ot the Spirit of Hair BEAUTY CARE SPECIALIST SPIRIT OF UNISEX HAIR GROOMING SALON Matthew Woodcheke: 1997 Lorraine Woodcheke: 2001 M OLD COUNTRY RD WE 1-3512 HICKSVILLE, NY 11 Ml WE 1-9326 DS LS We must get together trade stories sometime! Love NT LC-MV KA Good luck donqratu(ation$ to the Cjraduating CLss of 1989 $urn5 Jo.nu. SchooP3J dudes! Love ya-NT Hewoman-MickeyD’s sign YaThink? KA Can- IUseTheHoodAgain? MV-KAGolfcart Monday !LangaLanga Don’tBeAfraidOfThe- Funnel CaulkTapeGlueFire GolfCourses N. J- T-M-FlowerBirdKneesChin Mike I luv U Melissa DH KK MK Gymnas- ticsBuddies Mike Melissall-8-88Mar I luv U sis PWB’s rule always Col BFF CT “I think I like him” TD “you passed” DT “Lets do lunch” MT-Chester CH- Ron-RP I luv ya carol 224 Advertising BgaaBaMBahbbto To The Class of ’89: May All Your Memories Be Fond, May All Your Days Be Happy, and May All Your Lives Be Successful Congratulations and Best Wishes Hicksville High School PTA Advertising 225 FerretsnTheMoonLight DougOnDisplay Mar- shmallowMan IHaveAsbestosPoisoning - Prom InAPorsha FliFFY flakey Hoovermanyv er NotNOW!“TheirNotReal- TheirNotProKedsFGordon + OscarIn8p- deym The spice-ratDB-HP-CH-The Dream“JRTh- eWhite,Sheets + Mel”-MP62-CB-How,Cold- is-it?NH“Just-onceLM-The-Pen JR-SE“Betsy Lives” TM Just2MinutesDB- CL-Ill-neverDoIt,MP-Married-men- JR,MP,TM,CL,SD-Love you BFF-DB JM Candle wax JR-Pate -I- Larry-the- man,SB-Butching,BalIoons-JR-500$Brooks- ST You don’t bring me flowers Ehh?Clover, Baskins, Ira, Jimmies, Wonka, ML- MIC,Fieldtrip,Bugface YEAH BOYFJG WAKE UPllIts 5th per!!-RH NH Who won the bet? RH JP Banana team! RHMR+TM Wannabees at the beach! AH KH + JG Nice cop-F balloon RH MS Theres a hippy in the window! RH JH Wheres your keys? JR + RH‘Nancy Your the best!!! Rich NH-James DS Best friends always CK Executives ML As I sit in this smokey room CK DS Babble FB ML Underware draw MLShovels Ck I quit CK FittingRnTDS Fell going up escala- tor DS martians CK five FB MT Sorry about ripping rooFMel your so goot to me ‘Head treatment-CK that is your name isn’t it? FB Table for 6 Frick Frack-Doolittle Swy- mour Elmira-Doralee pigChasing contest Jerry'Charlies Angels JR Fabian Gas cap for HP JR-MP-DB MP Paris! JR JK Ruffles JR DB-ER-PM-Oscar El Torito JR SB Mort Jr. HP Drowning-saved! JR Dor Is that bad Holy attitude Chris'NH Dustbuster JR Who said a rafOTA! NH-JG-DB-AP-SB Jack Diane JR’Albany friars taxis CL Refrigerator JR SD-RH-JP THE BEACH JR'Statman RH TN Beach sweater plug bag towel JR'Mount misery CH HP I love you guys JR Hana Her sisters GUMBY MP-DB-TM-CL-SD You’re the best I luv ya JR BFFMM Mr Big LipJR CH The narc duke JR My little b-Linda Newberry girls JS-JR-DB TM 4thof July- Park Bench JR’TM-MP Allnighter JR NH- RG-CAWoeing-ThePlunge JR Curlsybopper PA Locked in the room JR CH-HP Sledding we won JR-TM-MP Mar- ie Punch buggy JR Gid RU BFF TM Summer of 88 JR BFFAE Shotgun pu- ma Dor innovative PC JR‘CB Nice to call JR JN-RA-DP-DP Lori! JR Tracey Pointers,salami,pickles CoFTracey Remember All our Trips to Baskin Robbins? Jim Hupcaps Col Best Wishes (j Congratulations Class of 1989 from the Hicksville Middle School PTSA The Lee Ave. PTA Sends best wishes to our graduates for a continued success in all their future endeavors ‘Karen The Syosset game? Diane I wonder how Karen is feeling? Fran Fitting Room, broken hangers CoF Jen A National Census Bureau CK Roy Thanks for everything CoFRP Your Jacket Col Of course? JR Purple parasols paperCups-BesfGidget- Larue-BFF JR Friars Albany RMl 11 - Hana her sisters BFFAE B B Chingerman Kim Remember it all BFF- SBMo-JR-PM-ER Glen Cove SB Dorene Shake my hand! SB’CHUCKIE! 226 Advertising The Pike! SB Houlihans RULESFNanc Love you Sta Fla Bound Roje I need shoes!-Best - Larry Stac-4eva Not rabbit-robbit Tony + the conveyer belt Th- ere’s a pizza between the pepper,sardine + - peperoni CG Please tell her to leave me a message Let’s play poker-hit me! You ham-you coldcot-Bolog- nie ... Jes! CV I taw I taw a tweety bird The man with the hook! CV How’s the kurffee? CV YO! Jamaican! Ed Don’t forget 5:00 “Break time”! Love, Lor- i Ed Pssst! Love,Lori Michele Lori“Friends forever” Doug Remember “get glasses Alice!” Love,- Lori Mel “Remember the box of Munchkins!” Love, Lori Paula, Mel, Mary, Charlie, Lou, John Ralph Re- member the Hotel?!! Love, Lori Gina Just forget the both of them already!! Lori Mel Remember the “pool?!” Ha ha! Love, Lori Noreen Don’t ever forget our fights! Good ones too . . . huh?! Love, Lori East Street PTA Congratulates all East Street School’s Alumni Congratulations To The Class of 1989 Hicksville Congress of Teachers Advertising 227 Woodland Avenue PTA Takes pride in congratulating the Graduating Class of ’89 SE Beta 88 I wanna rock right now Jenna Ranger Rick JM CB ferise alarm JM DB move the truck JM ST I hit my head JM KH Don’t wimper JG Call me Smith HP How’s the banana bread? DD Ya got any tuna? FB Best friends forever ML I want to rock right now CK Used MT Hows your back? FB Get down! 14 hrsDS CV A dog-ah,ah,ah! Rob’s on the phone! Rob R. Get a real manager! CG There’s Gonzo + Pillsbury! I still + always will love Jeffrylstill believe Li- sal love ya love AlisaBff Dona88-Mike Mis- sweles BloBli Craig, got a date yetS + T. Tracel love you Scott. Scott I love you! Tara Alright who is it this year ST Fred “I will always love you” Paula Mike Mike Love legs! Richie “Friends forev- er” Love Paula Fred, Timmy, Willie “Remember the fun times we had”? Carletta Ed “High!” Love Paula Mel, Nor, Lori, Mary, Doug Remember the “4th of July”? Love Paula To Buddy, Love Buddy Paula MaryEllen “You don’t think we’re LOST, you know we’re LOST!LOST! Capi- tal LOST! Remember! LuvNor Lori I’m not getting within 20 feet of you on the 4th of July!! Luv, Nor Charlie Love always your sister! Paula Rob -n- Lori 6-3-86 Rob I love you always! Love, Lori Congratulations and Best Wishes!!! to the Class of 1989 The Garbus Family Dear Roseann, AUGURI! Remember the song we dedicated to you at your “Sweet 16”? Love Always, DAD 8s MOM Mel I am so glad that we became friends. You’re very special! Love,PB Mary the tape! FASTER! LuvLori Mel Remember KingKullen Mary’s house? Love, Lori Paula Remember “Touch me”? Love, Lori Lori Remember “Later”! Love,PB Gina Re- member Mr. Carter’s class? LovePaula Lori Friends forever PB Mary Love your friend forever! Paula Ed Pssst! Love, Paula Lori “Who ate the do- nuts?”! Love, Paula Lori Remember Mr. Lupis’s class?! Love, PB Nor I am really glad we became friends! Love, Paula ST Keep building DD Dave is cooFMiss Dieli Thanx for everything Dave Denise It could of been Dave Floydism Sean-Dave Bye Hicksville High DDobrindtTll see you on the DarrsiDE-David Dobrindt Farewell JB Candied aminals CM TS mmb CM LL Pa- dolnk CM IB Eva CM WS Mobil CMTR swim CM JR Frankies car CM HI JB Hoppy day DB Pretty sky CM IB I like your steda sweave LG They rule CM’JB Yel- low shotgun CM CM SE 228 Advertising JD-DL-LM-JN-FB-SE ChocolateBananaSW NutsLM Your a great friend Love JYTara MybeeLoveJenn John-Jenn John I luvYou LuvJenJA-ME-RA We had some good laughs-Stay sweet Love Jenn - Tara Remember Ground Round ESNKAZ ILuv u guys JoeNDvannaesParad- iseRon + Nart Thanks DWI Deb Thanx for the experience + Luv vanyny Jen Johnny has a perm, Henry wears stock- ings DPVicky Walk me to class?DI Lauwa When’s the wedding?DI LG Remember army hats and flashlights?DI- Jen I must be pressing on DI Jen Stop trea- ting Paul badly D Claw The diagram in calculus.A bit odd, but it’ll do DI Viv Beware of stray mi- ce!DB + JB Dave and Diane 2-4-3 Number one Love, Mom,Dad,Mike AW right Jennie ER-Aunt Fran JAB, So proud Mom Dad We Love you, Jen! DI Let’s have a round of applause Jen Hey BOOMER! Pretty sky-Jen Dini Run,run,- book! JB Lau-Perry!JFN Mikel, Toro,toro! Jen Bren Dini I spilled wa- ter-with tea inIt! Lisa Goose,Goose,Goose Jen DB JB = FUN! Claud scared in the Bronx! Vick That’s ok,she’s bald!Jen Dini I have to go to Paris- AGAIN! Paul-Jen! Mike Mike M. You guys are wild! We will always be good friends always have fun! Luv ya, Nor Gina, Let’s do another French braid in the freezing cold!! Luv. Noreen Paula, Lori, Mary Mare “Punch out now! What are you trying to say? I’m fired?” ! Re- member! Luv, Nor Mary Lou You’re a blast! Don’t go to Great Adventure on certain days!! Luv ya, Nor It’s better to burn out than fade away. Forev- er be yourself. Evil is retative! SDTM Slayer You only live once so take hold of the chance, don’t end up like others same song and dance FTW Ed I lov ya a lot. You’ve always been there for me. Don’t change Luv Mel P.B. Cookies ML Mary Drive careful! I love ya Mel Nor Choc- olate chips Mel Hi ya Buddy Paula + Nor: Remember Ray from McD’s? Mel Paula Your a great friend. I don’t no what I’d do w out ya MeP Lori your a special friend 4eva Mel Nor ya mean a lot to me your like a sister 4eva love Mel P.B. There’s a sign up ahead ML Fred Tim “What are we doing in New Jer- sey?” Paula D To Mary Remember Spruce street?! Love, Paula Mel Remember when you made me miss the bus?! Love, Paula Mel Remember Dunkin Donuts?! Love, Paula Ed After everything we’ve been through, I’m so glad that we’re friends. You’re great!Luv ya, Nor Heather You’re crazy but you’re a sweetie! Luv ya, Noreen Paula You’re a panic I luv ya! We’ve had some pretty wild times! Never forget them! Luv, Nor Lori So what’s an argument every now then? We know how to have FUN! Never for- get them! Luv ya, Nor Lori, Mel, Mary, Nor Friends forever! Love, Paula Nor Remember “Flash”?! Love, Legs Mel Remember the giant chocalote chip cook- ie?! Luv Nora Jenique Remember Kier- ans?!Ha ha! Luv, Noreen RichieW You have a very “well proportio- ned” body! Luv, Nor Mel Ryan Remember Mr. Stea’s class?Luv yaNor KIMH You’r a panic! I Luv Ya, Nor Charlie-n-Maria 9-25-88 2x4 and Boof BFF LG Remember driver ED! ML-LG-MH- DT Remember the Senior trip DB Crank the buckner CL Sane in the lunch truck Lunch with Iimbo Drop film here JR Gary the twinkie pianist CL JR Going to the basketball game? CL Gregory-n-Christine 10-27-86MR-DB-MP- TM Thanks for a second chance CL Spin the spatula RH-Ehh!-JPNooo-Big-toooe flgeek iron-Mike NH-Nice-beeek-JP JH-Road-?-JP D-Light JH-RH-Reality-JP yeh Mary I don’t care what anybody says, you’re a sweetie I luv ya! Nor Paula B, Mare, Cannav. Some shirley swit- ched the signs!!! Nor Ed Psssst! Luv, Noreen Tim Q., Fred B., Willie F. We had some great time. You guys are the best! Luv ya, Noreen Mary-Ellen I luv ya like a sister, and I will forev- er be your friend. Luv, Noreen Chomp-Down-little-Richie NH-Annie SD-Chi- cow-JP Mi-Misery Yeah-Boy RHTMS- Debbie + Anthony MyPie-JPJHRH CH-CB-JR-DB I love u HSP CH We had sum gd x I wont 4get u HSP CB Lets go to McDs HSP MS JJB HSP H + M JRDB Gas cap HSP CB-CH-JR-DB-MP-MP- SD-TM U mean alot 2 me HSP Livin onA prayer HSP Lets rock HSPT A Lemons, I’m glad we’re friends! Thanks for bein there! Love ya! Love,Bouk Michael-n- Nicole 10-31-88 JM I luv U JS JM Mailman? JS JN Strobel- ight drevan! JS GR I never did either! JS FB wordproces! JS RA Annie!JS JF Smelly-windshield-Eisen- park!JS JF your the bestJS CH Obses- ed?JS JSJNSRFBRA BBFIluvUJS Hath Remember the walk! Pen Lis Its the lights! Pen Bri The bee is coming! I LOVE you! - Penny Paul -n- Barbara 1-3-89 Paul Twinkle Twin- kle Jen Brige Brige Rice Chex Jen Pea- heads rule! OhOhSHOOT Diane, Nice Eye Shadow! - We’reInTheWeeds That’sRestaurantLingo 8hrsADay8DaysAWk366DaysAYr!CV Advertising 229 Congratulations To the class of 1989 From Old Country Road School 230 Senior Class Jennifer Abrahamson Philippe Alexandre Theresa Allen Jennifer Aloi Carl Andersen Philip Anglin Roseann Antonacci Robin Ascowitz Ronald Atienza Adam Augustowski Beth Aversano Paul Aversano Karilyn Ayres Franceska Baer Marilyn Balistreri Geetika Banga Dorene Barile Francesca Barilla Shannon Barone Francis Barravechia Vincent Baudone John Beggs Kelli Beil Denise Beja Bindu Belani Stacie Berger John Bernius Mary Lou Bertone Jack Blazejewicz Arthur Blind Pamela Bode Diane Boehmler Paula Bologna Christopher Bonomo Yvette Boone Dawnmarie Boyle James Boyle Jennifer Brennan Andrea Brogna Chris Brown James Buonagura John Busto Yuet Lin Butt C Gina Caglione Rebecca Campione Mary Cannava Robert Cardone Brian Carr Christine Carr Elizabeth Carrese Thomas Cassata John Cerini Marie Cesare Joseph Cheney Christopher Cirillo Maria Collazo James Collins Donna Cornelius Teresa Cornelius Justine Cote Michael Coyle Scott Cresswell Christine Critelli Michelle Crivelli Anthony Cuccia Michael Cuilla Victoria Cullen Michael Cunningham Michael Cudmo James Curley Paula Dahse Jason Dalby Gregory De la Fuente Christin DeBenedetto Michael Delewin Tracey Delio Sandra Delpercio John Depaoli Jennifer Dickson Aram Dikici David Dobrindt Mock Trial: back row- Dave Sacrestano, Eric Micheals, Lisa Entel Front row- Tara Hoo- per. Cynthia Gaylor, Thomas P. Reilly, Sanjay Tewari. French Club, Top row- Tara Hooper, Colleen Barkly, Sanjay Tewari, Giokazta Molina. Bottom row- Nicole Rizopolous, Cynthia Gaylor, Dora Santoli, Kalpa Udeshi, Maria Po- hanis, Dr. Kumpikas. Timothy Donohue Thomas Doty David Doucette Thomas Doxey Timothy Doyle Peter Drivas James Drudy Joy Dunayer Dawn Eaton Scott Eifert Monica Elton Nicole Emandie Lynne Endee Suzanne Endres Richard Engert Carol Ann Eusini F John Fabrizio Vicki Famiglietti Rabih Farha Kathy Fassano David Feitell Peter Ferrandino Laura Fico John Filardo Dominique Filippi George Filippone Jacqueline Fiorillo Michael Fitzpatrick Andrew Forestieri Anthony Formica Peter Franz Andrea Frasca James Fredrickson Martin Fries Diana Fuchsman G Christine Galati Glenn Garbus Joseph Garry Stephanie Gaylor Edward Gebhard Jennifer Gentry Michael Giacco Virginia Gilson Oliver Girard John Giuttari Scott Gorcey Stephen Gourlay Glenn Graepel Thomas Gray Linda Green Jane Grella Lisa Grillo Senior Class 231 Marino Grlic Robert Grote Jill Gschwind Kevin Guckenberger Susan Gugliotta Chris Gurrieri Par Gustafsson James Haas Thomas Hagan Paul Haglich Donna Haines Demetris Harris Nancy Hart Cathleen Hattan Kimberly Heath Michelle Heberer Christopher Hegmann Paul Henn Maureen Herman Keith Hickey Kristen Hickman Chris Hogan David Holland Glenn Holm James Hook Jason Horan Chris Horvath Sunny Huang Math Club: Left to Right- Cheryl Zukowsky, Shany Park, Shen Wei Wv, Ellen Young, Mrs. Phillips. Latin Club: Left to Right- Dayatra Shands, Eric Michaels. Dr. Kumpikas, Nauman Shah, Courtney Rivers. 232 Senior Class Carol Ann Hubner Leanne Huff Gina Humann Eva Hunter Richard Hutchinson I Michael Irons J Gregory Jacobi Avanelle Jacobs Michael Janickey Michael Janovsky Anne Marie Jennings Thomas Jergensen Robert Joosten K Maria Kallergis Karen Karrmann Thomas Karukakalam Nick Kashis David Kean Patricia Kear Peter Kearns David Keller Colleen Kelly Sunil Khandpur Caroline Kilduff Alisa Kilmetis James Kneisel Kelly Kraemer John Kromidas Mary Lou Kugler L Danielle La Ponti Edward Lacina Wendy Lagattuta Michael Lamiroult Christopher Lane Andrew Larsen Lori Lattanzio Anthony Laurino Miriam Lazo Joseph Lecausi Jr. (Paul) Chi Kau Lee Maureen Lee Mary Ellen Leicht Peter Lennon Kathleen Leoce Trista Levy Diana Lewis Robert Lichtman Larry Lipson Jennifer Lisa Gerard Livingston Jennifer Livingston Allison Lombardi Laura Lombardo Christine Longo Michael Luongo M Claudine Maas James Maggio Christos Mammas Ronald Mancuso Wayne Mandel John Mandra Paul Mango Laura Manser Scott Maran Laura Marra Edward Marshall Tammy Marshall Nick Martakis Chris Martello Scott Martello Richard Mazzara Mary McCarthy Michael McCarthy Junior Class Officers: Advisor Ms. Pilkington, Jen Christie, Rob Allen, Melissa Biagini, Alex Pangas. Freshman Class Officers: Stacy Rudis, Regina Grady, Jennifer Lane, Danielle Barry. Senior Class 233 'j� Sean McClen Jennifer McCormack James McCrann Douglas McGee James McGowan Noreen McKenna Brian McKibbin James McMahon Kathryn McMahon Stephen McNicholas Jane McQuade Jong Mei Lisa Messina Jennifer Miller William Millis Giokazta Molina Michelle Morrisroe Robert Mosquera Esther Murphy Jeanmarie Murphy Michael Murray N Seema Nangia (Sean) Cuong Nguyen Jenique Nijboer Salvatore Noto William Novinski 0 Kelly O’Callaghan Robert O’Hara Christina Oliva John Ospina P Adrienne Pacifico Andrew Pagano Danielle Pagoulatos Arti Panchal Harry Pangas Maria Paradiso Nick Paraskakis Min Park Joseph Passo Thomas Pedicini Mark Petro Teresa Phelan Nicole Phelps Roy Pilot Marie Pina Diana Pino Mark Pizzo Maria Pohanis Allison Preussker Tracy Price R Laura Reddy Mary Reddy Karen Redman Candice Reid Thomas Reilly Daniel Reis John Renneisen Shari Rettig Thomas Riley Christine Rivera Brian Robey Ernesto Rodriguez Ivonne Rodriguez Tracey Rogan Jeanne Rogers Nikolas Rogers John Romano Jennifer Rooney Michael Rose Kimberly Ross Douglas Rossol S Mehdi Saadati S.A.D.D.: Back row- Harry Pangas, Rusty Babani, Chris Horvath, Jenna Rooney, Front Row- Tara Schropfer, Doreen Barille, Ms. Galland. Student Government Officers- Harry Pangas, Doreen Barille, Chris Horvath. 234 Senior Class Komaljit Sachar David Salbe Ralph Samuels Ulysses Santa Ana William Sarnicola Jeffrey Schaefer Tricia Schrader Craig Schroeder Tara Schropfer Denise Sciabarassi Leonard Scolaro Ralph Scotto Tracey Seitz Nauman Shah Donna Sharetta Anup Sharma Douglas Sherry Blake Sinrod Jeannine Sirey Michael Skaling Eric Smith Stephen Smith William Sneddon Garrett Sneyd Kyle Soderlund Charles Sohn Linda Sottung Michael Sposato Renee Sprissler Jonas Stalebrink John Steneck Thomas Sullivan William Sullivan Jeffrey Suppa Edward Swan T Karen Tacconelli Nancy Talento Christopher Tanck Dawn Telender Stephen Thayer Anastasia Thireos George Tiedemann Melissa Tirado Sandra Torres Catherine Totino Sean Tower Rory Tringali Michelle Tsounis Steven Turk U Nimesh Udeshi V Margaret Van Doran Scott Van Steen Richard Verbouwens Paul Viar Steven Viesti Ralph Viggiani Christine Vitale Brett Volo W Robert Wahlen Diane Wahne Heather Wallace Rose Walsh William Waters Roy Watson Walter Weaver Michele Webster Todd Wengrovsky Richard Wheat Stephen Wierzbicki Robert Willson Franklin Wong Roxanne Wong Tamara Wood Katherine Woodcheke Richard Wrede Thespians: Left to Right- Tara Schropfer, Heather Tower, Jane Grella, Eric Jergensen, The International Club Richard Derenzis, Sal Noto. Donna Haines, Rob Allen, Miss Paseltiner. Y Thomas Yanez Peter Yee Jennifer Yeswoit Patrick York Z Elizabeth Zagorski Andrea Zagoudis Senior Class 235 I James Zajicek Mark Zaltzman Maria Zebrowski Cathie Zike Robert Zlonkiewicz Christopher Zub Cheryl Zukowsky k 236 Autographs A Shade Away That’s it folks! This was your year. On this final page, I would like to share with you my im- pression of what it has been like to be a part of such a large and diverse group. Sometimes it was frustrating and rather confusing, but as every- thing in life, the special moments are what really count. The happy times and the instants when we sensed special feelings towards each other and towards life in general are the things that re- ally matter. We have grown up together and from here on, we’re pretty much on our own. However, whether we go away to college or begin a career straight out of high school, the memories we’ve compiled of these years in our minds can never be erased. One day we will come back to see how everything has turned out, but until then we must never lose hope and faith in our abilities to attain all our goals and dreams. Because, when you come down to it, that is what the future is made of. — Giokazta Molina Editor-in-chief Sophomore Elaine Borja stands in her art classroom confident of the future and her place in it. Sophomores Eugene Goodrich and Joe Valentini surround Maureen Colwell at the Homecoming dance as they wave goodbye to the class of 1989. J. Celberg Seniors Harry Pangas, Jenna Rooney, Chris Horvath and Dorene Barile, along with Mrs. Galland and Mrs. De Sorbo, say goodbye | to the class of ’89 with smiles and hope for the future. Miss Pilkington and Ms. Appold share their thoughts of this year’s senior class and their hopes for their continued success. Closing 239 Senior Dave Dobrindt shows his peace-loving colors at a party surrounded by his friends Steve Gourlay. Brian Robey. Tim Murphy and Sean Tower. Press run: 525 Pages: 240 (15 signatures) Page format: Smyth section sewn 150 point binders board Paper Stock: Mead 80 enamel 1 signature Sundance 70 natural white Cover design: Designed by Comet staff. Typography: Set by Walsworth Publishing Company Copy prepared on Apple Comtran-C software. The 1989 Comet was published by Hicksville High School under the direction of J. Gelberg and staff. Walsworth Publishing Company printed and bound five hundred and twenty-five copies. P. Blocklyn served as company representative. M.J. Dennis served as in-plant service representative. Artwork by Anthony Laurino Printed on white linen quarter bound with plexiglass. Inks used were 501 Tangerine and Black 240 Colophon WALSWORTH PU BL1SHI NO COMPANY MARCE LINE MISSOURI «4 SMI Hicksville High School Spring Supplement 1988 1 3 4 6 Michael Fleming VALEDICTORIAN DHEERAJKHANNA SALUTATORIAM