Malcolm X Shabazz High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1981 volume:

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This phrase no doubt will have different meanings to different people. However, to most people it probably means a yearbook is capable of preserving time so that all one need do is periodically read through the book to be reminded of the way things were. If one were to explore the phrase The Way We Were , in more depth, there is another significant meaning to be derived. That meaning is centered around the concept that as time changes, people change. The question is: How have they changed? It is hoped that the change is a change for the better. The idea is that you should always work to improve your life style so as to make yourself a better person. To do this, it is suggested that you be conscious of where you are, where you are going, and how you plan to get there. You should periodically reflect on where you were and where you are now with the idea that you plan to continue to improve yourself. Along with this you should make sure that you are in good health and manage to stay that way. You should strive to improve your ability to respect others and their rights. You should try to learn as much as possible about people and the world in which you live. You should pursue more education and spend a good portion of your time reading books to broaden your scope of knowledge. You should strive to make yourself an independent productive citizen. This is done by getting yourself a good job and maintaining it by participating in our democratic form of government and by understanding and respecting the laws of your community and country. You should want a good life for yourself, living in a clean wholesome environment, and providing for your family a better way of life then the one your parents were able to provide for you. It is quite possible that this class, as other classes have done in the past, will have a ten year reunion in 1991. If this event becomes a reality, it would be interesting to see to what extent the members of the class of 1981 have bettered their lives in accord with the suggestions mentioned herein. In the meantime, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate all of you and I wish to bestow upon you the hope that you will be able to build for yourself a most meaningful, productive and successful life. Sincerely, James L. Barrett Principal Mrs. C. Murphy, Vice Principal Mr. I. Shumrak 2 Communicating Here And There The English department offers courses which aim at developing the students' educational and vocational goals. Also, more emphasis had been put on the basics of reading, writing, and vocabulary improvements. Mrs. C. King rTS Mr. A. Manniellc Chairperson Mr. J. Moore Mrs. P. Towe Ms. R. Carmichael Ms. F. Burnett Ms. D. Littles Ms. L. Caldwell Mr. A. Saporito Mrs. J. Dozier Mrs. D. Bradshaw Mr. R, Durkin Mrs. M. Gironda Ms. N. Futuronsky Ms. B. Poliak Mrs. Nittoli-Barilla Mrs. D. Davis r Mr. ). Brown Mr. H. Holmes Mr. ). Korbman Chairperson It's Not Only History! History courses at Shabazz are designed to give the student a better understanding of himself and the world in which he lives. Mrs. A. Borden Mr. J. Cook Mr. R. Davis Schedules Wreck Havoc! Guidance Manages To Salvage Sanity. The big guidance story this year was scheduling. To add to the already difficult task of setting right the lives of all the students at Shabazz, guidance counselors were almost overwhelmed by the disasterous circumstances of scheduling. Somehow the group of pros from guidance and administration were able to make things work. One reality of life in high school is that when something is wrong, people blame guidance. It seems so natural a thing to do, that many don't consider that they have been placed in a class they hate because they signed up for it, or for some other plausible reason. Trying to guide anybody so diverse is a monumental undertaking. The vast numbers of people, places, and courses might well bring weaker people to their knees. Mrs. H. Means Chairperson Mrs. P Nelson Mrs. R lavigne Mrs. M. Patterson Ms. W. Blackshear Mrs. M. Dowdy Mr. M. Fendrick Mrs. E. Crutchfield 2 Fine Arts Bring The Imagination Into Fruition Cramped in a Kandy conn rue ted studio, or relaxed in ihe odious  mell of chemical , ihe Shaba art student n unlikely to be al all a predictable a hi work. The Ait , that realm of expression that so frequently defies definition, are alive and flourishing at Shaba Student work in and out of the clasvoom in their attempts to express who they are and how they feel. Feelings are more than good and bad, hot and cold. They are deep concept of reality, and art it fruitful only when there h unity in the mind, the spirit, and the skill of the artht. We’re lucky to have the professional art staff we do. It has brought to reality many means of expressing just who we are at Malcolm X. Shaba . Mrs. L. Maldonaldo The Sounds Of Music The chorus section of the musk department was a diverse gioup c students who were unified In their desire to improve and enjoy sing Ing The department was made up of both In school courses am various extra-curricular activities. Choral courses available were the Mixed Chrous and Ihe Advancei Choir. The Mixed Chorus was open only to Freshmen and instructed the students in the fundamentals of choral musk and performance These basics were improved in the Advanced Choir Class whkh wa made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Spreading The Scientific Spirit The Science program is planned in order to provide the students with an opportunity to study the natural and physical sciences for four years. In Introductory Physical Science students learn the basic theories of physical science and the way that scientific Information is acquired. Environmental farth Science provides the students with a scientific background in the areas of ecology, conservation, and environmental pollution Biology helps the student gain a better understanding of the processes which control the affairs of the living world and to improve our ability in the use of the scientifk methods of thinking and acting. Chemistry h designed to prepare the student for future study. Emphasis is placed on the principles and the solving of chemkal problems The science courses are generally designed to meet the science needs of ail the students Mr. H. Wharton Chairperson Mr. J. Alercio Mrs. D. Brownlee Ms. W. Davis Mr. R. Salama Ms. E. Estevez Mr. C. Oxford Mrs. T. Thompson People And Times Together Making Foreign Languages Familiar For students interested in foreign language, Malcolm X. Shabazz offers an excellent program in various languages. Mr. B. Bauer Chairperson Ms. M. Egurrola Mrs. C. Stevens Mrs. C. Delvecchio Mrs. C. Layton Mr. D. Swanson Chairperson Mrs. M. Robinson Mrs. M. Wright bourses Challenge The Mind The Math Department of Malcolm X. Sha-zz offers a wide variety of courses for the athematics students. These courses are allenging at many different levels. The erall math program offers much. It serves strenghten basic skills, stimulate deduc-e reasoning, and introduce new, complex eas and principles. Mr. G. Rosenbaum Math Mrs. M. Imperial Mrs. J. Mansbach Mrs. H. Evans Mrs. K. Witcher Mr. R. Shaller 25 Pots And Pans, Interfacing And Buttonholes, Patterns, Ms. S. Jones And Recipes The Home Economics Department provides opportunities for the student to acquire skill and gain knowledge in activities that are a part of living with oneself and others. Freshmen are encouraged to take the Survey of Home Economics course. This course includes instruction in preparing food and in the construction of garments. Foods One, a beginning foods course, presents basic principles in the preparation of food. Also included is the identification of nutrients and their specific purposes. In the Foods Two course, students concentrate on skills needed for successful positions in the food service industry. Mr. I. Mitzman Chairperson Mrs. B. McCutchcon Mrs. J. McCormick Wood Chips, Sparks, And Flashing The Industrial Arts Department offers students the opportunity to explore manv aspects of the industrial world. Eacn course provides the students with new skills and technology. Woodworking students learn to work with both their nands and the machinery to create various wood projects. Students in the metalworking classes learn manv phases of metalworking by working witn various types of metal and using widely varied methods. Electricity provides the students with a basic working knowledge of electrical wiring and theory, as well as a laboratory for electrical experiments. Machine Drawing provides students with experience in drafting, surveying, planning, and drawing. The Industrial Arts Department offers the students valuable first hand experience today to prepare him for tomorrow. Mrs. I. Coff Mrs. M. Waters Mrs. A. Ashley Mr. P. Gerardo 26 Mr. G. Capece Mr. K. Price Mr. R. Harrison Mr. R Collazo Mr. J. Lukin Mrs. E. Lewis Chairperson Ms. M. McKnight Ms. C. Howard Mrs. A. Shargel Mrs. S. Ayers Mrs. C. Brown Ms. B. Nolan Ms. S. Purcell Mrs. E. Parker Takin' Care Of Business The f dilution Dfpumfnl oMm i viriety ol touim not only lor tludentt who pUn to pursue l ttirrr in business. but lot those students who mjy only with to mike use ol whjt they Inin m liwntM Id I hr courses ottered include skilled it well is rson-tiilled subjects firth men ire olleied tuch tkilled vub|ectt it person! I typing ind notetiking. ind non-skilled wb|nn like Bjw Business Thn course preterm students with in overview ol the busmest world Senior students ire oMered work experience progumt m which they not only gun business experience but eirn money in the process The money thit students eirn on the yob often used lor the purr hue ol cirt, riot her or to help cut down the roct oI jdditional v hoolmg for this reison. Business I ducition our vet ire very populir Ms. L. Hunter Mrs. E. Miller Mrs. A. Johnson Special Jobs For Special People Throughout id the world, to throughout the tchool. there ire tpecul opJe I veryone it in tome wiy tpecul. ind tometimet there hit to be m inowledgement ol thote chincterKtict In othert It it eity to tee whit it mg on m the ordmiry. everydly clitvoom world ol the tludentt it ikolm X Shibi r, ind we cm ligure out. to tome extent, whit the tool tecretinet ire doing, but we ire often uniwire ol whit tome ople do lust to everyone hit an imple opportunity to get the best educition lillble. tevrnl ol our leichert operite tmill group clittet thit iBuw i ce lett hectic thm the ordmiry Thn iBowt lor the bitic goal ol ill educition tyttemt mcfcviduil growth Mr Kendrickt. Mt torrnro. Mn Greene. Mr Smyth, ind Mit Beriy hive I here jbove mentioned clittet Another untung. ind perhipt little undertlood potil-on on the fmulty it held by Mt DKkey-Kemp and Mt McCloud, the tchool't nurtet Some wonder, with ill the nurse it not illowed to do lor the ttudenl, whit exictly her function it A tchool requires heilth records it pirt of the nor mil order, these ire kept, md kept up-to-ditr by i prolessionil. the nurse A ho she is there to tend to emergency ind lirsl lid vituitioot thit rrwy irne lot students or still. In ill. she h i very vilmble member of the ficulty of Shibi r Ms. N. McCloud Nurse Mr. A. Kendrick Mrs. Berry Special Education Reading Mrs. B Greene Reading Ms. Dickey-Kemp Nurse 2? Exercise Keeps Us On The Road To Health Department of Physical Education and Health. The primary aim of the P.E. Dept, is to instill within the student a desire to perform at the most successful level in all athletics and recreational skills. The student will also be exposed to the rules of the game, the sportsmanship qualities that must be part of the participant, and the eventual continuation of physical activity in adulthood. Naturally, it is constantly stressed, exercise is beneficial for the continued good health of the individual. The health program strives to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human structure, how to recognize malfunctions and diseases, how to maintain a nutritional diet, and of course, the benefits of complete healthful living. It is mandated by the State Board of Education that the abuses associated with the use of alcohol and drugs, be emphasized. (Along with that, alcoholism is a vital subject within the health curriculum.) Finally, the role of the individual in society, first aid, the safety of the student at home, in school and at play, augmented by a senior year that features the art of family living, marriage and a study of human sexuality, make up the health program. Miss A. Williams Mrs. B. Mackay Mr. J. Bravaco Chairperson Mr. A. Capasso Mr. C. lissner Mr. O. Floyd Mrs. A. Royal 28 Mr. A. Reynolds Mr. T Bulger Mrs. M. Williams Mr. I. Downing The Scene Behind The Scene — Secretaries Mv C. Ellis-Substitute Mrs. L Colson Secretary Per Diem Subs Ms. V. Watson AK Mr. T. Walker Mr. Einstein Mr. J. Towe Jr. Ms. J Bailey Mrs. C. A. Taitu Ms. A. Campbell Mrs. D. Barish Ms. Betty Lou Mrs. A. Maddox . Mr. Mullins Mrs. Whitlock Mr. Smyth Dining And Protecting Sometimes we take things or people for granted. Usually it's not the right thing to do, so we attempt, here, to show our notice of two groups that often silently go without notice. Our hats go off to both the cafeteria staff and security. Yahoo! Mrs. A. Porter MTl Is. I. Petter Ms. Elaine Rich Mr. J. Sharpless Mrs. L. Woods In Appreciation We, the class of 1981, show appreciation to two dynamic workers: Mrs. M. Dowdy and Mr. G. Mayes. These two outstanding personalities have influenced us by their diligent and conscientious work. Their concern and love have given us pride, which will help us to endure in life. We shall always follow their examples. We, the class of 1981, say Thank You for your optimism and dedication, which has created an atmosphere that made us proud to walk the halls of Shabazz. Mrs. Maldine Dowdy Mr. Gordon Mayes 32 Million Dollar Smile Robert Batts Most Likely To Succeed Kent Hunter, Sabrina Walker Most Talkative Regina Jackson, Keith Jackson Most Athletic Regina Jackson, Stefone Smith Best Looking Jual Tucker, David Dockery nomeroom ju i )4 Most Athletic Charlene Bass, William Robinson Million Dollar Smile Franai Joseph, Ricky Berrian Most Talkative Ricky Berrian, Debra Barnville Mutt And Jeff Debra Barnville Most Quiet Susie Ballard, James Hunter Best Dressed Roxanne Perry, Jesse Kirk Most Likely To Succeed Melinda Alston, William Spencer Best Looking Steven Alston, Gina McAdoo Class Flirts Steven Alston, Natalie Jones Class Flirt Kenneth Bell, Celeste Santos (Not Shown) Most Popular Tony Sommers, Sheila Bynim Best Dressed Theresa Holloman, Willie Hof Most Likely To Succeed Vernesia Robinson, Charles Hobbs Mutt And Jeff Carla McNealy, Tony Sommers Million Dollar Smile Herbert Jones, Jacquline Fairley Most Quiet Best Looking Luis Cartes (Missing), Damarian Figueroa Sheila Bynum, Willie Hopkins Most Talkative Most Athletic Gwendolyn Cotton, Keith Oliver Joann Allison, Darly Anderson (Not Shown) cnc UUOOJ3UJOU Most Quiet Felicia Pearson Best Looking Valerie Ellison, Byron Simmons Best Dressed Sonya Allen, Daryl Jackson Class Flirts Donna Gibbs, Frederick Hamilton Most Likely To Succeed thony Colter, Lauretta Ruffin Most Athletic 'in Montgomery, Bridget Tanner Mutt And Jeff Anthony Colter, Bridget Tanner Million Smile Harum Salaam, Lauretta Ruffin Most Popular Rachel Shipman, Byron Simmons Most Talkative Donna Gibbs, William Moore Brtt Looking Michele Kerton, Reggie Brown Class Flirts Anthony Derios, Angela Nixon Most Likely To Succeed Michele Kerton, Arturo McClean Most Talkative Ricky Chester, Patty Majette • • Mutt And Jeff Michael Daniels, Dawn Nevios Most Athletk Kathy Simon, Anthony Derios J Mo t Quiet Curtis Daniels, Wanda Lambert (Not Shown) Million Smile Kimberlee Rouse, Kelly Harris Best Dressed Everett Douglas, Kimberlee Rouse Most Popular Patty Majette, John Jackson 41 Homeroom 317 Homeroom 51b Most Athletic Lanise Slater, Carlton White Most Talkative Sarah Smith, Ricardo McCutcheon Mutt And Jell Denise Slater, Ricardo McCutcheon Most Likely To Succeed Wendy Smith, Thomas Majes (Not Shown) 12 1 L Best Looking esa Rodrigues, Jonathon Landrum Class Flirt resa Rodrigues, Lewis Cooper Most Quiet Sarah Shelton, Joseph Rodrigues Most Popular Denise Slater, Lewis Cooper Best Dressed Jonathan Landrum, Denise Smith (Not Shown) Million Dollar Smile Denise Smith, Dwayne Pulliam Million Smile Christopher Clark Million Smile Winifred Burknham Most Popular Bruce Moyd, lorie Caldwell Most Talkative Joann Bynum, Raymond Mitchell Most Likely To Succeed Lenier McCreary. Felicia Morse Mutt And Jeff Lolita Clemmons, Joe Anderson Most Athletk Christy Soza, James Speller Best Dressed Christopher Clark, Sonya Bundick Class Flirts Sonya Bundick, Joe Anderson Most Quiet Lenier McCreary, Wanda Woody 7C uuoojaujoH Class Flirt Donald Fitchett, Tracey Newell Mutt And Jeff Craig Wichen, Velez Ross, Zedda George Most Athletic Gwendolyn Mitchell, Michael Pascel Most Quiet Ramonita Monroig, Anthony White, Laura Yelventon Million Ssmile Robert Moody, Stacey Newell Most Popular Vernon Perry, Darlene Morris Most Talkative Donald Fitchett, Carla Watkins Best Looking Joel Harrell, Katie Coleman Most Likely To Succeed Yvette Whitehurst, Lewis Lynn Best Dressed Maurice Robinson, Stephanie Hairston Moil Popular Reginald Swinney, Sebrina Walker ■«« OrfNcd Jual Tucker, David Dockery CUm Flirt Robert Batts, Jo Ann Grace Joanne Allison Isman Acosta SENIORS SENIORS seniors senic S SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Debra Barnville Denise Baldwin Sleven Alston Albert Boyd Hilda Berrios Charlene Bass Kenneth Bell stlNlUKb btNIUKb btNIORS SENIC Sheila Bynum Winifred Buckrhdm Barbara Bronson :S SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIC Marvin Campbell IS SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEh' Gwendolyn Cotton Wilfredior Coriano Noemi Crespo Lewis Cooper Pat Culver Luis Cortes Anthony Colter Evangelin Dickerson Curtis Daniels Tracey Davis Lolita Darden Raymond Davis Bodiso Dodine Carmen Dorsey oiniknQ Q iniMqc cMoiknc Tracy Eaddy Betty Dunning N r £ Michele Eason Valerie Ellison Frankie Durham Margalie Dunerglas Everett Douglas David Dockery S btNIOKb btNIOKb btNlOKb bbN SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIC Delaney Evans Derrell Elliot ■ Gerrell Elliot Vivant Fowler Evelyn Flores c _ ■= ac 02 ,cu 7 'OtOAXO-' J us ctt4 ts SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Crystal Graham Rose Giles Glenda Graham Michael Goodwyn Troy Grier Joann Grace Donna Gibbs jENIORS seniors seniors senio Jacqueline Hannah SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIO Theresa Holloman Linda Hester Regina Jackson Dena Jackson (Out. . cA a, JJUL- 'A -A 7 L0Z ' ■jJu L sV :s SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN bhINIURS SENIORS SENIORS SENIC Joyce Lucas Rochelle Lesane SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIO Gwendolyn Mitchell Cynthia McCassity Raymond Mitchell Gina McAddo Patty Majette Donna Mays S SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Sherleen McNair Robert Moody Kevin Montgomery Carla McNealy Darlene Morris Ramonita Monroig Mark McCombs Arturo McLean Felicia Morse Tracey Oliver Stacey Newell Casimiro Ortiz Tracy Newell Janice Murray Kim Outdalt Keith Oliver Dawn Nevins btNlUKb btNIOKb SENIORS SENIO Esther Pearson Cheryl Parks Ruth Outdalt Vernon Parry Alisia Owens Michael Pascal S SENIOKb bhINIUKb btlNIUKb bhINI o Harun Salaam Kimbtrlet Rouse Joseph Rodriquez usnjM, Jbu_ i {uu ' OfLusv Safacury) 2 S SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Sharon Simpson Lanisc Slater I -'vr i Celeste Santos Byron Simmons Sarah Shelton Rachel Shipman Kathy Simon niknc cMniknc oiniknc: c inikn ; Sarah Smith 1 im, ifSt N Stefone Smith Richard Smith f ' Deborah Sloan Denise Smith Lavon Smith Christy Soza = i i £ E SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIO; S SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Jual Tucker Deborah Thompson Reginald Swinney Bridget Tanner Marcus Thorn Tracey Tyler Myra Thomas Reggie Thomas Aletha Treadwell K £ $ Carlton White Carla Wathins France VanNess Anthony White Yevette Whitehurst ENIOKb bhINIUKb bhNIUKb bbNIO Wanda Woody Wallace Williams Richard Williams Laura Yelverton Shirley Williams Craig Wicher IS SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SEN Homeroom 303 Homeroom 326 Homeroom 302 B Homeroom 327 Homeroom 300 Homeroom 317 Homeroom 328 Homeroom 301 79 The Value Of Friendship Is Immeasurable Friends are a basic essential in any person's life. Very few people could survive without knowing others who they consider special for a number of reasons. Friendships develop between two people because of a mutual ability to understand each other and get along. Sometimes friends can be alike, but more often than not, they admire each other's different characteristics. During life, it is unusual to have a friend when young and continue the relationship until death. Many factors such as the act of moving or the growth of irreconcilable differences, interfere so that this never seems to happen. It is probably best for everyone that lifelong friendships are not too common. A person gains much more and gets a wider insignt into fiersonal relationships and life in this world rom meeting a variety of people and developing new friendships. As the future approaches, friendships are one more uncertainty that faces all students at Malcolm X Shabazz. After high school, graduates go separate ways. These new paths are sure to involve meeting new people at various times and locations. Hopefully future friendships will bring happiness, but also cause each of us to remember past friends. Every person that has been a past friend, should be treasured forever in our memory of worthwhile experiences. A Memorial For Cedric Brown Jeffrey Powell Charlene Bass In Memory of Charlene Bass Though no longer present your spirit still lives on. We'll think of the most splendid things that you have done. Splendid things that should cheer us, not grieve us so bad. But tne space you've left open will make us all sad. We'll all miss vour loving smile, your kind and sweet delight. Rest in peace dear friena, this most certainly your right. You were iust summoned early, so you drifted as you may. We won't think of you as gone, because your memories linger on. by. Yvette Whitehurst In memory of Cedric Brown, Jeffry Powell We'll miss the comfort of your embrace. We'll miss the tenderness and warmth of your face. The joy you brought upon us when our days were sad and gray. We'll miss you all from day to day. As the days become dark, your smile and your warmth will be forever in our hearts. by Jeffrey Horne i ■■ ■ ■■■ MX m m m u a ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ !■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ • ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ■ ■ !■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■■■■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ACTIVITIES A Typical Day At Shabazz Administrators In Action H KB 1 W Kiddie's Day Remember when monny used to dress you up for school? Well, here we go again! 89 1981 Calendar People The calendar people are composed of the yearbook staff. These young ladies and gentlemen were chosen for their active and dedicated duties toward the yearbook. January - Yvette Whitehurst February - Sabrina Walker March - Jual Tucker 90 June - Bridget Tanner April - Noemi Crespo May - Carla McNealy July - Stefone Smith August - Denise Slater September - Gladys Fields c October • Kathy Simon November Sheila Bynum December - Alisia Owens REGGIE JONES MR. MALCOLM X THOMAS WOODARD Homecoming Homecoming Weekend The beauties of the 1980-81 Shabazz Football Royalty provide a refreshing pause in the hurried confusion of the jet Age. These modern Venuses are elected not only for their beauty but for their charm, wit, and poise. The elections take place just before the homecoming game. Two girls are selected from each home room and are voted on by their respective classes. The Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior classes each select two beauties. Mr. Malcolm X Shabazz and his escorts were an added attraction to Shabazz's homecoming. MISS SOPHOMORE MISS FRESHMAN DARNELL STITH BRUCE MOYD Antoinette Perry Liu West MISS ASPIRA Carmen Acevedo MISS SWEETHEART Denise Felica Patricia Smith Morse Herring Christine Johnson MS HOMECOMING 2nd Runner Up Barbara Brunson 1st RUNNER-UP Sheila Bynum 3RD RUNNER-UP Tara White MISS SENIOR Donna Gibbs MISS JUNIOR Maria Crespo 9i Halloween — Ghosts And Ghouls % '81 Optimist In the future, reading your Optimist will be like having the events of the 1980-1981 school year re-enacted for you. The characters will be the people you have known, the scenes will be the ones you saw yourself. Looking at the articles on the activities of this year, you will see not only what is on the pages but all the things that cannot be depicted or described. To recall them for you is the purpose of this book. Planning and preparing the Optimist required the cooperation of the staff and the Senior Class Advisors. Though they had to work under mounting pressure as deadlines neared, production generally progressed smoothly, and the book was published on schedule. The Yearbook Advisor, the staff, and the publisher have all had their parts in the production of the book you hold in your hands. They present it to you now - The 1981 Optimist. Ms. L.R. Caldwell Yearbook Advisor Yearbook Staff Sheila Bynum, Lanise Slater, Wendy Smith, Jual Tucker, Denise Slater, Bali Saluhuddin. Owens, Carla McNealy, Lori Caldwell, Darlene Morris, Kathy Simon, Gladys Fields, Kim J man, Sonya Allen, Michele Kerton, Yvette Whitehurst. Sabrina Walker, Arturo McLean tynn, Jesse Kirk, Tracey Oliver, Cynthia McCassidy, Joann Allison. Those Who Labored The Executive Board Front L. toR. Bridget Tanner, Denise Slater, Jual Tucker, Charles Hobbs. Middle L. to R. Sheila Bynum, Michelle Kerton, Kathy Simon, Windy Smith, Louis Lynn, Back L to R. Tracey Oliver, Gladys Fields, Carla McNealy and Yevette Whitehurst. Not Shown: Lanisc Slater, Jesse Kirk, Michelle Eason, Reginald Swinney. Honor Society For well over three quarters of a century, the National Honor Society has worked to bring the achievements of outstanding high school students to the attention of their classmates, their parents, their communities and the colleges they plan to attend. Chapters is more than 20,000 secondary schools continue to strive to give practical meaning to the Society's dedication to scholarship, service, leadership and character. To Guide Or Conduct By Showing The Way Senior Class Officers From L. to R. President Sheila Bynum, Treasurei Darlene Morris, Corresponding Secretary Juat Tucker, Recording Secretary Denise Slater, and Vice-President Lori Caldwell Junior Class Officers President Brenda Peters, Secretary, Francine Shouldors, Vice-President, Adrienne Bond. 0 — S.G.A. The Student Government is an active body composed of five members from each class and four executive officers. The council acts as a liaison between the teachers and administration, and the students. Positive Action The Positive Action Club is the M.X.S Chapter of the city-wide Positive Alternatives Now Council organized in most o Newark's Secondary Schools. Our P.A.C conducts workshops in school with peei meetings with positive and negative students in the attempt to influence misdirected students to be educationally productive. We expose our members to cultural and social experiences in school settings and by offering trips to meaningful locations. Our club's roster has sixteen members. Mr. L.S. Smyth Advisor From L. to R. Susie Ballard, Wanda Coohman, Tanya Drakeford, Bali Salahuddin, Antoinette Curry. Middle L. to R. Debra McGill, Joann Johnson, Adrianne Bond, Annette Perry, Janet King, Annette Young, Back L to R. Mr. Smyth, Angela Pittman, Thomasina Grissette, Kenneth Dudley. Aspira Aspira is a unique, self-help, community - based agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Community. Aspira is helping and guiding the Puerto Rican and Hispanic youth of today to: (1) break the poverty cycle (2) overcome the language barrier (3) provide leadership for their community. Aspira's goal is to tap the valuable resource of young talent so that ultimately youngsters can return to the community to provide leadership and to serve as models for the next generation. Kuumba Kuumba is a Swahili word that means Creativity. We chose this title for the Malcolm X Shabazz Literary Magazine because within its pages are the creative efforts of the young minds of our nation. Students working on the staff both write and solicit manuscripts from the Shabazz student body. Our literary magazine is published annually, and it contains poems, Short stories and essays. From L to R. Yolanda Alvarado, Oscar Daniels, Jr., B. Carmichael, Kimberly Graham. 102 Bilalian Students' Union The Bilalian Students' Union strives to maintain good conduct, good class attendance and good grades. We schedule a variety of activities, such as lectures, cultural trips, and an annual Children's Program. This year we will sponsor our second Essay Contest. We are also proud to be working in the community with Senior Citizens of James C. White Manor. Front L. to R. Lolita Clemmons, Christy Soza, Sherri Cotton, Veniza Howard, Tonya Harris, Jual Tucker, Pam Jackson. Middle L to R. Mia McCray, Bridget Tanner, Sarah Smith, Valerie Ellison, Mrs. Witcher, Yvette Whitehurst. Back L to R. Mr. Shahrokh, Harun Salaam, Vernon Parry, Tracey Oliver, Michele Eason, Bali Salahuddin, Donna Mayes. Library Club Members of the library club give volunteer service to the school. They perform different tasks in the library which helps to promote more effective services to students and staff. Frot L. to R. Clint Walker, Tonya Drakeford, Darren Winrrow. Back L. to R. M. Litte, Advisor, Marvin Campbell, Rodney Covingto. The Recorder The Recorder reporter writes his story not just for himself or one teacher but for all the students and faculty. The quality of his effort is viewed by school and community members. His story reflects not only a high school scene but also an awareness of the outside world. Front L. to R. Tracy Newell, Keshia Potts, Bali Salahuddin. Middle L. To R. Renee Leak. Shelley Lesane, Theresa Holloman, Mrs. King. Back L. to R Harun Salaam, Ricardo McCutcheon, Worthy Shannon, Clarence Wilkerson. 103 Nurses' Aides JoAnn Bynum and Damaris Figuroa members of the graduating class of 81 , work in the Health office as Nurses' Aides. These young ladies are just that, ladies. They were recommended by Miss McKnight, the Work Orientation Co-ordinator. Their duties include basic office skills such as filing, recording data, answering the telephone, and other clerical work. They have proven to be punctual, dependable, polite and conscientious, truly an asset to our office. The Fitness Club The Fitness Club was started at M.X.S. for all young women interested in improving their physical condition and playing school sports. We stress young women's pride in body control and body improvement. We emphasize stretching, exercising, moving, and playing. Our Advisors are Ms. W. Davis, Ms. N. Futuronsky, and Ms. V. Watson. Front L to R. Priscilla Murphy, Rita Richardson, lerri Hudson, Lynne Grady, Sharon Moore, jasmine Barreto, Antanita Wilchcr, Advisor N. Futuronsky, Advisor V. Watson. Middle L. to R. Adrianne Bond, Jaeki Barnes, Hope Lewis, Desiree Mack, Denise Lee, Vivian Adams, unknown, Cheryl Wilcher. Back L to R. Elaine Beasley, Joanne Allison, Michele Bacon, Janice Harris, Michele Bryant, Tanya Brown, Eleanor Jenkins Not Shown; Advisor W. Davis. 104 Modeling Club The Shabazz Modeling Club is an organization of young women and men who are striving to achieve excellence in personal appearance, attitude, and self esteem. Although some of the participants are aiming for careers in the modeling or fashion world, many are simply interested in improving their grooming habits and hope that the club will help them in doing so. They have chosen the name Elite as indicative of what they think of themselves. Front L. to R. Unknown, Lolita Clemmons, Janice Murray. Middle L to R. Unknown, Marilyn Alvarado, Faye Jones, Janet Ramos, Chante Thone, Diane Ramey, Torri Perry. Back. L to R. Sonja Bundick, Tammy Spencer, Drama Club Lights, action, camera The goals of the Drama Club are to provide productions for Malcolm X Shabazz, and to get club members experience their inner-selves. it Mixed Chorus Synopsis: A choral organization which studies representative literature from the Renaissance through the modern period. Emphasis on development of musicianship, including some opportunities for solo work. Left lo right Row I: Patsine Blount, Lynn Grady, Phyllis Richardson, Fer. Johnson, Michael Green, Scotty Tucker, Raleigh Barnes, Crystal Warm Row 2: Kimberly Macklin, Sandra Adams, Karen Slade, Sarita Slade, Derios, Gayle Gasaway. Row 3: Stephanie Murray, Iris Dillard, Beneda D erson, Ethel Carter, Connie Durham. Row 4: Mr. Harris, Darnell S Beverly Conover, Regina Solomon, Esiella Wessells. Row 5: Darryl Willi. Raymond Davis, Vincent Frazier Advance Chorus Front L to R. Doris M. Wood, Kevin Millner, Darryl Williams, Cornell Jones. Middle L. to R. Keysha Caldwell, Edna Green, Pandora Thornton, Carmen. Rodriguez, Marilyn Diaz, Shelly Billups, Patricia Bosewcll. Back L. to R Francine Shoulers, Angela Moore, Genita Benjamin, Marquita Johnson, Ometa Popel Last L. to R. Pamela Davis, Valerie Thomas, Torsha Maye, Linda Jackson, Ella lowers, Debra Walker Ob SPORTS The Thrill Of Victory . . . The Agony Of Defeat Varsity Football 10 Mark McCombs 11 Eric Barden 12 Donnell Kornegay 14 Joe Henderson 16 Darrell Young 20 Carlos Farmer 24 Ron Lott 25 Andre James 30 Stefone Smith 31 Anthony Owens 33 Sean Sharp 34 Oscar Anderson 35 Andre Sanders 36 Michael James 40 Victor Foster 41 Way man Davis 43 Clyde Horton 44 Derrick Foster 45 Carlton White 50 Willie Mayas 61 Robert Levins 62 William Robinson 63 Antonio Harris 64 Mike Richardson 65 Louis Cooper 70 Clint Walker 71 Byron Crawford 72 Ken Thomas 73 Kevin Walker 75 Harvin Salaam 80 Derrick Cilchrist 81 Thomas Mayes 83 David Dockery 85 Byron Simmons 85 Allen Thomas 87 Craig Dunn 88 John Jackson 108 John Jackson Harun Salaam Anthony Owens J.V. Football The J.V. Football team finished with a 4-4-1 record. The final game of the season a 12-6 victory over Weeq Front L. to R. Reggie Carter, Anthony Mark, Lamont Jones, Brian Lodett, Henry Fleming, Leroy Blakely, Jonathan Davis. Middle L. to R. Robert Woodard, Kevin Holman Derrick Northfleet, Carl Brown, Lee White. Back L. to R. Coach Wes Irving, Robert Lewis, Gregory Armwood, Anthony MacMillian, Anthony Oglesby. Last L. to R. Andre Logan, James Harris, Coach Gerardo, George Maze, Robert Ellis. 109 Soccer Front L. to R. Coach: Mr. Lukin, Louis Lynn II, Rivera Rigobert, Jose Santiago, Jose L. Hernai Kevin Adams Back L. to R Rafael Reinoso, Alex Santiago, Oanol Ortez, Jose L. Rosario, Da Crespo, David Salamen. Record for M.X.S. 1980 Soccer Team was 4-8 and third place in the city. no m Alex Santiago Running Away From The Competition The girls' track team was one of the most spirited teams in the school. The girls approached each meet with confidence and determination. Every member contributed to the overall success. A number of girls displayed impressive performances in large scale and dual meets. Much of the success can be attributed to the encouragement of coach Mrs. M. Williams. Gloria Carbin, Yvonne Bacon, Stephand Speller, Wanda Hickman, Monique Potts, Cynthia Battles, Shawanna Smith, Lorrale Bennett, Elai Beasley, Angela Banks, Sonya Mincey, Jackie Graham, Francine Shovlars, Pam Mohammed. Many Miles Many Men Keep On Trackin' BOYS' TRACK TEAM Left to Right: First Row (1) - Scotty Tucker, Elliott Benson, Donnell Kornegay, Second Row (2) Ernest Stover; M. Pitts; R. Frazier; A. Perry, T. Thompson, R. Perez, R. Williams; P. Anderson; S. Hampton. Row (3) T. Woodard; O. Anderson; G. Rankin; T. Johnson; M. Leak. D. Bullock, G. McSwain, R. Sweet, R. Barnes; T. Douglas; D. Mitchell. Row (4) L. White; Allen Thomas; T. Grier; Steven Lewis; William Garrett; Kevin Adams; Andre Frazier 113 Captain: Byron Simmons Basketball: Outstanding Team Effort The 1981 Basketball team has performed dynamically all season. Coach Reynolds says that the club has had an outstanding year. The coach stressed two aspects of a successful season: That the players put aside individual goals for the welfare of the team, and that they play more patterned game always looking for an open shot. Following these ideas, the squad has played well together. They were team oriented and maintained a scoring balance. Coach Reynolds, Clifford Lee, Everett Douglass, Kevin Montgomery, Mark Davis, Victor Foster, Jesse Williams, James Parker, Vincent Frazier, Ricardo McCutchcon, Tony Sommers, Matthew McMillion, Darryl Anderson. 114 I Christopher Clark Darryl Anderson Clifford Lee Mark Davis Tony Sommers Ricardo McCutcheon Girls Basketball - Lady Bull-dogs Ms. Fernand , Lisa Green, Janice Harris, Debra Fields, Lorrie Jenkins, Adrienne Bond, Eleanor Jenkins, Michele Bacon, Ms. Davis. Ms. Williams, Rhunette Fairley, Rila Richardson, Desiree Mack, Ms. Watson Detra Field, Denise Johnson, Rhumeta Fairley, Desiree Mack, Rita Richar Pricilla Murphy, Denise Lee. Swinging Their Way To Succes Tennis Team Carl Brown, Charles Hobbs, Reginald Jones, Jonathan Jones r,nOM B n r Bulger. Terence McNealy Creg°ry Braswcl1' Ca 1 Charles Hobbs Practice Makes Perfect . . . Cross Country Reginald Sweet • Denice Barnes, Coach Capasso Lester Frazier, Ron Sweet, Scotty Tucker, Steve Ham| Raleigh Barnes, Shannon Worthy, Ken Tyson, Reginald Sweet, Tyrone Johnson, Pi Anderson, Tyrone Thompson, Ramon Perez 118 Spares And Strikes.........Bowling Darnell Wheath, Coach Murray, James Barnette Victor Sanks, Arnel Inocensio. Khadyah Yasin, James Mayers, Tito Casiano. The bowling team narrowly missed a second place position in the city league by one game in the win-lose column. Early season losses, due to injury and illness to starters, were not able to be overcome by the squad which lost only 5 games out of its last 30. From this disappointment came a wonderful determination and the team, competing against 59 schools from Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Morris, and Sussex counties, carried off the first place trophy in this sectional state championship. ii Pom-Poms, And Rifles This year's colorguard has added a new dimension to their routines. For example, more movements have been included to make the routines more exciting. The colorguard is a dedicated group of girls, that help make our halftime show a ver enjoyable one to watch Flags, M|| X Color Guard Lillian Barron Donna Gibbs Deanna Key Gina McAdoo Celeste Santos Cheryl Underwood Kathy Simon Windy Smith Den' e Sabrina Slater Walker Captain Co-Captain Gina Donna Gibbs Celeste Santos McAduo Pep Squad Sabrina Walker, Denise Slater, jackie Best, Windy Smith, Dorthea Mitchell, Jackie Fisher, Kathy Simon. Cynthia Battles, Karen Aaron, Cherly Thomas, Adrienne Bond, Rhonette Fairly, Robin Mitchell 120 Lisa Friday, Gladys Field, Tennis Derrios, Dorothy Fields, Gwendolyn Cotton Captain Gladys Field Gwen Dolyn Cotton Twirlers Winfield Devon Debra Burknham Crawford Stanley Anette Katrina McDougal Talbort ront I. to R. Francine Taylor: Co-Captain, lanise Smith: Captain, Toni McCloud: Co-Captain. Back L. to R. Sandra Jackson, Janice Bell, Deborah turham, Dion McMillion, Lisa Green, Janice Holmes, Tony Turner, Cheerleaders Being a member of this cheerleading squad isn't just fun and games. Many hours of hard work and practice are necessary, so dedication is a virtue badly needed enthusiasm and spirit, it's the cheerleading squad. This year, the squad did a fine job. A special thanks goes to all the Senior girls and Advisor: Princess B. Towe Ionise Slater Captain Flag Twirlers: Katrina Talbert, Michelle Edwards, Captain Marquita Smallwood, Devon Crawford, Debra Stanley, Annette McDougal. Francine Tayl Co-Captain Toni McCloi Co-Captain 12 Baseball Capt. Gerry Washington Anthony Harris lose Santiago Ricky Bcrrian Keilh Oliver Capt. Wilfredo Coriano CLASSES Homeroom 230 Mrs. Dclvecchio Row 1: Bruce Colton, Joan Wade, Lisa Hayes, Sandra Brown, Sherri Williams. Row 2: Maria Dcrios, Diego Craddock, Sam Gilbert, Brenda Boxley, Rhinetta fairly, Sharon Thomas Row 3: Byron Crawford, Brenda Peters, Grace Mitchell, Robin Thomas Homeroom 320 Dorris McWood Row 1: Barbara Wilson, Vickie Small, Darryl Hargrove, Tawanna Thomas. Row 3: Cheryl Thomas, Deneen Richardson, Valerie Thomas. Maryana Slade, Gemta Benjamin. Row 3: Thomas Woodard, Terry Hill, Matthew McMillan, Allen Thomas. iniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Ji ?6 Homeroom 229 Miss Littles Row 1: Martha Pruitt, Azizza Fleming, Robin Paleat, Marsha Haynes, Andre Merryweather. Row 2: Michael Greene, Clint Walker, Anthony Neal, Dion McMillan, Kevin Moore, Darryl Poteat, Dwayne Priesier. Homeroom 122 Mrs. Royal Row 1: Donna McCormick, Susan Reuben, Sonya Mincy, Denise Regland, Sandra Jones, Stephanie Murray. Row 2: Joann Vauters, Maria Crespo, Kevin McKay, Florence Ruffin, Joseph Ferguson, Torsha Maye, Darneil Stith. Row 3: Danielle Morton, Horace Jackson, Kelvin Pitt, Richard Ware, Darrell Mitchell, Lance McNeil Juniors Juniors Juniors Juniors Ji 127 Homeroom 236 Mr. Harris Row 1: Carla Evans, Dorothy Williams, Janice Holmes, Teresa Peterson, Irma Flores, Tara White. Row 2 Wayne Robertson, Velton Adams, Juan Muniz, Kenneth Grant, Angela Moore, Veronica Soloman. Homeroom 125 A. Ashley Row 1; Bond Adwian, Balland Delones, Row 2: Joe Bateman, Denise Lee, Penny McGill, Row 3: Wigbcnto Casiano, Vincent McCloud, Sharon Moore, Tracy Annington. Homeroom 123 Mr. Reynolds Row 1: Felicia Cummings, Marcus Carter, Johnny Darnell, Maria Johnson, Antoinette Curry. Row 2: Sharon Holmes, Sharon Wesley, Andre Daniel, Gary Rankin, Row 3: Philishia Brown, Thomasina Grissctte, Dawnya Brice, Barry Howard, Bernard Cooke, Kenneth Thomas 128 Homeroom 124 T. Bulger Row 1: Janet King, Faye Jones, Michele Green, Jacqueli Giles, Joyce McRae, Row 2: Dorothy Fields, Iris Dillard, Edna Green, Andre Frazier, Tim Jones, James Ellison Jr. Row 3: William Bynum, Ben Garrett, Reginald Jones, Louis Norfleet, Evonte Dickerson. Homeroom 251 Mr. D. Bowe Row 1: Marisol Diaz, Eugenia Finney, Robin Grant, Theresa Heidt, Richard Battles. Row 2: Mary Finley, Angela Banks, Aletha Richardson, Gwen Grubbs, Oncz Hurston. Homeroom 250 Mrs. V. Bridges Row 1: Tracey Hedgepath, Tina Taylor, Karen Pulley, Priscilla Murphy, Jackie Nicholson, Marisol Ortiz. Row 2: Dorothy Gaston, Robin Mitchell, Annette Washington, Eric Buckman. Row 3: Carl Royster, Curtis Lang, Juan Ascota, Tracey Macklin 129 — fj JL ,1 Jm' Seniors' Farewell To The Underclassmen What If Anthony Coltec not acting. Salaam Harvn with a name like Richie Cunningham? Rachel Shipman as short and sexy? Ricardo McCutcheon with new jeans? The Girls' Bathroom not being smoked-up? Homeroom 317 being civilized? Lewis Cooper coming to school on Mondays? William Robinson dressing GQ? Chris Clark not flirting? Shabazz having an extreme Disco? Ricky Chester and George Barnhill graduating? Sonya Bundick not going to see Oh Diane ? Stacy Newell weighing 200 lbs.? Kevin Montgomery not sitting on the bench? Denise Slater being Miss Homecoming? Star slim and trim? Robert Moody thinking he's a lover? Celeste Owens a virgin? Darlene Morris with some meat on her bones? Charles Hobbs a tennis star? Sarah Shelton not lying for someone? Sabrina Walker not having a good time? Chris Clark not having a nervous breakdown? Anthony Owens and Yevette Whitehurst not having lover's quarries? Cynthia McCassity not looking like Mrs. Bugs Bunny? Lenier McQuery acting cool? Shabazz's Models really modeling at least once? The School's Newspaper Editors printing something of their own? The Twirlers not dropping their batons? Janice Murray not dressing weird? Johnathan Landrum not acting like Mr. Cool? Steven Austin really innocent? Mrs. Witcher with a short dress on? Any Class Better Than The Class of '81? Mr. R. King without that toothpick in his mouth? Ms. M. Williams taking gym? Mrs. C. Murphy not out talking someone? Mr. Brown without the little Fauntleroy look? The Class of '82 with money? Keith Jackson coming to school? Mr. Mayes returning to Shabazz? Betty Dunnings not begging for money? Lolita Clemmons without that voice? Louis Lynn with his legs closed? Dwayne Pulliam without that tennis jacket? 34 Congratulations Congratulations to From Anthony and Alisia Owens HOMEROOM 302 from GRANDMOM Walk with pride from CATHERINE M. MURPHY Congratulations to Sheila Bynum FROM YOUR FAMILY with Love 1 A FRIEND Can You Imagine WINDY SMITH and Mark DAVIS playing the role as Monk and Mindy? DEBRA SLOAN worshipping the Devil? DONNA GIBBS not thinking that she's got the look? DAVID DOCKERY on the pill? YEVETTE WHITEHURST not looking like a Panda Bear? THE CAFETERIA serving us food instead of slop? More presidents like SHEILA BYNUM? LORIE CALDWELL doing the job of a vice-president? ROBERT BATTS not talking MELINDA ALSTON into something? RAYMOND DAVIS not cutting? DAVID DOCKERY without the Father of the Year Award? BARRY GARDNER not acting like J.R.? TROY GRIER changing clothes? STEFONE SMITH acting mature? REGINALD SWINNEY not being on? GWENDOLYN BOYDE not talking? JUAL TUCKER not trying to get a rap? TRACEY OLIVER with her lips closed? WILLIE HOPKINS trying not to look handsome? THERESA HOLLOMAN not trying to model? ALISIA OWENS with one more real tooth? SONYA ALLEN without her excuses for cutting her classes. KEITH OLIVER not hiking on someone? EVERETT DOUGLAS going with a real woman? MICHELLE KERTON minding her business? SHABAZZ'S GUARDS not acting as though they really have a position? BARBARA BRUNSON not following bothers around? FRANAI JOSEPH not trying to get into everyone's conversation? DENISE SLATER not trying to get into everything? OUR FOOTBALL TEAM on winning streaks, not win one, lose one? RICHARD WILLIAMS with some new clothes? JACKIE FAIRLEY not talking all the time? CHRISTINE JOHNSON without that hat? OUR CHEERLEADERS without the ugly look? JAMES SPELLER not acting like Kung-Fu? ANTHONY SOMMERS with small hands? DENISE SMITH coming to school? FELICIA MORSE AND CHRISTY SOZA using Clorox II? MARK MCCOMBS not loving SHEILA BYNUM? MARGALIE DUVERGLAS with shoes on instead of sandals? DARNELL BROOKS, MYRA THOMAS, AND JACQUELINE HANNAH on the weight-watchers program? MICHELLE KERTON AND DONNA GIBBS not competing for DARRYL ANDERSON? iB'titr!