Massapequa High School - Sachem Yearbook (Massapequa, NY)

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LATIN CLUB I're.-fdeut , .Kathleen Cooney ,S'tfrref.1i'y .. ,, Thomas Brennan 'l'ret1i1n'er .Lewis Turano fltfzimr , ,,.,, , Mrs. Ierardi H EWARE the Ides of March! bellowed the Latin Club members at their celebration commemorating the death of Julius Caesar. A lively skit was presented depicting Caesar's life and career. This March event, enjoyed for the first time this year, did not overshadow the annual Latin Ban- quet held in April. A third high point of the Latin Club year was the Saturnalia celebration held in December. Gifts were exchanged, followed by a round of Christ- mas songs sung in Latin. SPANISH CLUB Pwiltlezlf litre Pieifzfelil Setref.:r'3 7'nf.z,i'11i'er A411 fi ffl' Richard Gandt , jamie Kraemer Ellen Lundig Marguerite Ramos Mr. Mecchella I-IE Spanish Club has worked hard for a better understanding of our Latin-American neighbors. A list of their activities includes a trip into New York City to eat in a Spanish restaurant and to see a Spanish movie. The club celebrated Pan-American Day by presenting a skit, in Spanish, in competition with other Long Island high schools. To graduating seniors and good friends the Spanish Club wants to say, Buenas Suertef'

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Direclrn'-Mr, Rauscher HIS year the high school orchestra was one of the best in Massapequas history. Much of the music which they performed was very difficult and yet the players had the requisite skill. It was apparent from their excellent performances throughout the year that these students had de- voted much time to practice. They played at assemblies, the Christmas pageant, concerts, and the New York State School Music Association Festival. SENIOR QRCHESTRA CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

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SOCIETE HONORAIRE DE FRANCAIS ljremfwzl , .. Kathleen Cooney Vive pVL',l'flfC'lif ..,, ,.,, ...., L ucille Shapiro Stc't'7'6'fzlI'-1' Barbara Yankiver 7iI'L'tlllllALfl' Nina lerardi Afliiwr . M Dr. Szabo HE members of the French Honor Society agree with Benjamin Franklin that everyone has two countriesg his own and France. Organized this year, the Society has been formed for the students of high scholastic standing in French. lts aim is to develop the interest of the members in the art and literature of France. In the fall, several members went to New York to visit the Cloisters, dine at a French restau- rant, and see the opera Carmen GERMAN CLUB PI'E'.l'jdl'lIf ...... ,... .......,.. R i chard Angilly Vive Pwmlezzl ,...,..., ,.....,. . ,jeffrey Smith Secrehiry-Trefzylrrer .... .Linda Hoftman Al!l'j.IflI' ,......, ..,,..,., M r. Kager 5 FRSTFHFN Sie Deutsch? was a frequent question among members of the German Club whenever meetings were conducted in Ger- man. The purpose of the club is to establish a closer association between the language studied by the members in classes and the customs and cul- ture of the German people. A Christmas party with carols sung in German and a visit to a Ger- man l-Iofbrauhausu help to accomplish this goal.