Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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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

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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.

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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.