Kings Park High School - Kingsmen Yearbook (Kings Park, NY)

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High school is where the future be- gins, graduation is just around the cor- ner. Unfortunately, many of us have not taken the time to seek out the clubs our school has to offer or to plan for our futures. DECA, the Distributive Education Club of America, is an orga- nization which allows students to show their school spirit while learning about the business world. The students learn practical business skills and partici- pate in shaping their future and careers as well. On January 6, the members of DECA took part in a competition held at Suffolk Community College. Several of the members took home trophies and qualified for the competition held in Buffalo, New York. The school store, run by DECA, gives the club members the opportuni- ty to practice applying their skills. We've all heard their advertisements: everything you need in a school store, except shoes. Through out the day the store is frequented by students in need of anything from a pencil for their test, to a birthday card, or even a quick snack. Thanks to the efforts of DECA, the school store has been a success. GET ME A BUD, QUICK: A Bud's Term Paper Kit, that is, as Steven Lustig makes a purchase from Paula Engel. DECA: Steve De Laura, Christine Norton, Terence Noonan, Dawn Woods, Eddie Ecker, Jeanine Di Silvestre, Debbie Mc Crory, Aimee Colgan, Terry Schmidt, Mrs. Roth, Mr. Fieuter, Melissa Berman, Melissa Waxman. SCHOOL STORE: Mrs. Both, Tracey Wolfe, Virginia Becker, Joanne Spence, Mr Reuter, and Aimee Colgan. vDECA!School store I

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fifty WWA' ' I 3 'MA ' Aww-,pmw5 ' rj . f f fywrnlaq. ibm tr-few lf you could make one wish you have come true, what would it be? Would you go to Hawaii, buy a Ferrari, meet Bon Jovi? This year, Interact is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Founda- tion. This organization fulfills the last wishes of terminally ill children. They try to make the last months of the chil- drens' lives as happy as possible. The officers of interact this year are Cindy Brody, president, Sharrie Pia- centi, vice-president, Missy Feigelson, secretary, Alyson Elish, publicity, and Keith Peabody, district representative. They are all working hard to make the wish of a special child come true. Last year, Interact raised money for a child in need of a new heart. Recently, the child was flown in from her native country to receive the transplant. lnteract's ability to make people smile continues. On Halloween, mem- bers visited St. John's Hospital's pedi- atric and geriatric wards. The patients were thrilled. The cheerleaders per- formed and brought tears to the eyes I fi , H jgwgl -fri i.j'L, Am,g,,gugpQ hxl ,441 of the elderly. They were so happy to see the young, lively faces that they did not want them to leave. The annual Christmas Party at the Playground on the Sound was also filled with smiles! Santa thrilled the children by making a surprise appearance and a game of musical chairs kept them on their toes. As you can see, Interact is a club that brings happiness wherever it goes. The members help the young, the old, the healthy, the sick, and anyone else in need of a smile. INTERACT: Top: Charles Geis, Keith Pea- body, Jon Goetz, Bill Tew, Vic Datta, Den- nis Flynn, Greg Kunz, Heath Buzin. Middle: Steve Michael, Larry Chan, Mark Piesner, Jen Russano, Wendi Rubenfeld, Berna- dette Parmesa, Jodi Smith, Mary Birkel, Ariana Stritzel, Debbie Alessio, Nancy Fahy, Doreen Hanley, Missy Feigelson, Bottom: Michelle Nobel, Cindy Brody, Aly- son Elish, Stefanie Glovin, Sharrie Piacenti. GOBBLE, GOBBLE: Preparing baskets for Thanksgiving are Michelle Nobel, Cindy Brody, Wendi Rubenfeld, Alyson Elish, and Stefanie Glovin. HAVING A BEAR OF A TIME: Visting St. Johnland's Hospital are Stefanie Glovin, Cindy Brody, Beth Schwartz, Doreen Han- ley, Debbie Alessio, Keith Peabody. I Interact W rf 3? in 1 V11

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ls Pink Floyd not mellow? ls Michael Jackson for real? Radio show mem- bers seeking the truth were forced to come to terms with these types of questions. The type of music accept- able for the morning radio show has been a source of contoversy. Although some students enjoy that hard-rockin' sound of Floyd in the morning, others like the more mellifluous tunes of Billy Joel. The radio show under the leader- ship of Corin Caliendo tPresidentJ and Dierk Hohman tVice-Presidentj has reached new dimensions. Its an- nouncements at the end of the day have been expanded and revitalized. Though the dispute rages on, every morning, most of the students and fac- ulty are pleasantly surprised by the sound of music that greets them as they enter the building. Education and fun...the two factors by which the Touring Club stands. No matter where the club goes, the trip is a mixture of both learning and great memories. Led by advisor and founder Mr. Robert Grimm, the Touring Club has become one of the school's most popular clubs. This year the club has visited New York City and scenic Port Jefferson. The club has given me a chance to see things l otherwise would not have the chance to see, said one member. lt's got something for everybodyl f ...wwf-aa MW ew-A This Perrier's for you! The Students Against Driving Drunk chapter spar- kled with spirit for the safety of fellow students. Sixty-eight members strong, the club's goal is to instill an awareness of the dangers of driving drunk. At homecoming, they paraded with a banner bearing the motto Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. The holiday season was brightened by red, green and white Balloon-A-Grams, proclaiming the slogan Celebrate So- ber . To further enforce their cause, SADD also sponsored alcohol aware- ness week in the spring. So Iet's all remember, Arrive Alive, Don't Drink and Drive . l DRIVING FORCE: Advisor Miss Coppola prepares to start a weekly meeting. SADD: Keith Rubin, Kathy Williams, Der- mot Coll, Brian Sckipp, Ken Ferazzi, Bill Tew, Maria Madonia. Sheri Robrecht, Jen- nifer Russano, Heather Grimm, Ellen Han- ley, Debbie Alessio, Doreen Hanley, Krissi Goetz, Jody Smith, Mrs. Quigley. Aimee Colgan, Christy Guidice, Karen Murray, Vanessa Flynn, Michele Jordan, Tracey Ryan, Stacy Micelli, Joellyn Maloney. RADIO SHOW: Keith Peabody, Dierk Hol- man, Janice Fryler, Chris Petrucci, Corin Caliendo, Bob Caporale, Chris Cahill. Ericka Pegler, Kristen Schrader, Peter Giambalvo, Dennis Vasquez, Jeff Egan, Bob Marketta, Scott Hughes. Wendy Cue- vas, Cara Sheppard. TOURING CLUB: Chris Van Flet, Russel Mandla, Beth Schwartz, Mrs. Spandonis, Christine Haakmester, Matthew Marzcak, Mr. Erbe, Maria Mc Cauley, Mr. Grimm, John Donaromo, Christine Tracey, Kristine Marx, Steven Tracey, Craig Kopperman, Ben Cardomme, Mrs. Johnston, Mr. John- ston, Frank Rinderrio, Aaron Walsh, Rob Mikulla, Mike Strager, Mr. Ouigley, Mrs. Quigley. I RadiofsAoofrounngv