Mepham High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Bellmore, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1984 volume:

BEHIND THE LINES Look! Just look around you! Everything you see is created of lines. As you follow this line of thought, you can find lines you didn’t even know existed. Some of “Mepham’s Most Famous Lines” include: — the lines in the attendance office. They seemed to go beyond one’s line of sight and took just as long to process. — the line crossed at the end of the 50 yard dash, the 600 and the 1.5 mile. The Physical Fitness Test seemed to be never ending from year to year. From the Kickline to the cafeteria lines, from the football line to the printed lines of “The Buccaneer”, and from the lines on looseleaf paper to the two lines formed for the Graduation Day’s Processional, the versatility of the shortest distance is evident. Approximately 150 music and art students and eleven chaperones experienced customs and ticket lines (as well as delays) on their venture to Belgium. In addition, “A Chorus Line” became the longest running show on Broadway during the same year when numerous fans stood on lines to obtain entry to “The Who’s Final Farewell Tour.” These ever present lines tie the school together. They represent only a segment of what went on behind the lines in the Class of 1984. Trgjasure Chest ’84 ' WiHington C. Mepham Hi A School Camp Avenue Befmore, N. Y. 11710 2 Opening To show our true selves, we must first know who we are, and then selectively reveal bits and pieces. 8 Opening 14 Opening has brought us to the point where we show our true feelings. Opening 15 16 Opening This section is dedicated to the teaching staff of Mepham who has shaped our minds, strived to help us gain a firm footing in our futures, and those who have put in more than an eight period day. They have shared with us their experiences and knowledge, in order to aid us in our growth. We thank them. 18 Divider — Dedication The Class of 1984 is honored to dedicate its yearbook to Mr. Paul Limmer. He has shown his versatility, both as a teacher and friend over the years. Most of the students at Mepham know Mr. Limmer as an Earth Science teacher who spends most of his free time coaching the track teams. Coach Limmer’s interest in sports peaked well before he arrived at Mepham. He was an outstanding athlete at Elmont Memorial High School where he pitched two no hitters as a senior baseball player. He went on to study at SUNY at Cortland and then received his Masters Degree from Hofstra University. In 1963, he came to teach at Mepham. He has been assistant coach of our football team, but is better known for coaching our track teams to many victories over the years. Coach Limmer spends just about every weekend of the school year with the team over and above what is required. He has helped many students receive athletic scholarships to such colleges as Bucknell, St. John’s and University of Pennsylvania. It is his dedication to the students of Mepham, both in and out of the classroom, that adds to the pride in our school. For all the time and effort he has put in beyond the call of duty, we would like to say “Thank you.” 20 Dedication Dedication 21 Mr. Rutlcy, our principal at Mepham High School came to Mepham in 1980 after teaching mathematics for nine years. He attended Brooklyn Tech High School and then SUNY at Albany. After a short stay in the Army, he went to teach at John F. Kennedy High School. The class of 1984, as Mr. Rutley states, is a very active group on the whole. Many students are involved in several activities which is very important to enhance the school spirit. Always remember, “anything you can imagine yourself accomplishing is worth the effort.” MR. K. RUTLEY PRINCIPAL 22 Faculty mr. a. McQuillan ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DR. H. FINE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Faculty 23 MR. V. AMOROSO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MS. M. D’AMOUR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 24 Faculty Board of Education BOBBIE R1VV JAMIS KOONtY ,YATORt MI GAV'ERO NORBERT BILUG Board of Education: Seated: S. Mugavero, J. Rooney. B. Rivere. Standing: F. Rerman. N. Billig. J. Groen, M. Pulewitz. L. Mark. A. Kirsch. Central Administration Central Administration: Seated: P. Serafino. T. Caramore, S. Mugavero, G. Littman. E. Stevens. Standing: M. Lurel, A. Brunnhoelzl, S. Goldstein. L. Vida. A. Oppman, M. Bright. D. Brown. A. Inserra. Faculty 25 J. Watts, J. McCann, L. Ferrara, P. Formisano. T. Slnisi, R. Bursky, D. Johnson Custodians J. Planka, H. Austein, A. Carroll Special Services 26 Faculty M. Close E. Fearon C. Fileccia E. Kochendorfer V. Krivacsy Secretaries A. Lucia A. Matthews A. Palkovich F. Sammons D. Spencer Mr. Edmund Berridge Mr. Alex Greenblatt Great Teachers and Sincere Friends The old tradition that good things must come to an end, including people, still exists. This year our school is losing three very good teachers. Mr. Alex Greenblatt, Mrs. Rosella Siskind, and Mr. Edmund Berridge, are all retiring after over 15 years of service. Mr. Greenblatt has been teaching at Mepham since 1959. His plans after retirement include traveling up to Alaska, Mexico and the Southwest. He is planning to do some writing in chemistry and computer programs. When Mr. Greenblatt was asked why he was retiring, he said, “It’s time for another season.” Mr. Berridge has been at Mepham for 29 years including his four years as a student. He has taught Accounting, Typing, Business Law, and Computers. He was the Senior and Junior Class Advisor and he also started the Interact Club. He plans on traveling to England and Greece after retiring. Mrs. Siskind has taught math at Mepham for almost 18 years. She is planning on traveling around the world with her husband after her retirement. We, at Mepham High School, will remember these teachers, not only as great teachers, but also as sincere friends. Mrs. Rosella Siskind Faculty 27 V. Arnone Social Studies A. Ayrandjian English M. Bakke Speech C. Banta Social Studies R. Barris Guidance A. Bellow Librarian Mrs. Salvani — And I thought only the students daydream in class. E. Berridge Business J. Brown Art W. Bimbie Language M. Brown Nurse P. Bloodgood English N. Cannizzaro Language 28 Faculty R. Chalmers Science P. Cohen Math P. Costanzo Science J. Critelli English A. Crowley Guidance H. Cuchel English P. Delea Social Studies H. Feuerbach Math P. Fitz Driver Ed E. Flaherty Student Teacher Faculty 29 This Friday the record will be . . . E. Kahn Math R. Kushner Special Education L. Kalsch Guidance M. Lambert English J. Keane English R. Lark Shop 30 Faculty A. Hansen Guidance P. Keating English S. Lefkowitz Special Ed. R. Hudcovic Teacher Aid B. Kenigsberg Special Ed. P. Limmer Science K. Hunte Gym A. Krakowsky Reading L. Loos Science H. Lovens Social Worker G. Mesologites Art M. MacCoy Gym A. Mills Social Studies R. Marlborough Business J. Milone Business C. Martone Social Studies P. Mitchell Business J. McManus Special Ed H. Morris Business V. Merrill Social Studies M. Muscara Special Ed. It’s in the bag. Faculty 31 Math Buddies Forever! G. Nider English L. Paschette Teacher Aid H. Nowicki Work Experience E. Peters Math J. Orbuch English K. Quinn Business N. Ratner Home Ec. R. Reeves Art J. Rice English S. Riefberg Science H. Rockwin Music B. Rosenberg Writing J. Salvani Health I. Savasta Special Ed. SURPRISE!!! 32 Faculty Mr. M shows his spirit on hat day. A. Sullivan Home Economics R. Travis-Moore Mechanical Drawing M. Vavasseur Mathematics J. Walter Industrial Arts Faculty 33 GOTCHA!!! B. Wilans Social Studies M. Wider Teacher’s Aid R. Wildeman Computers S. Wisla Social Studies Another interesting science class with Mr. Wortmann. Here she comes just awalkin down the stairs . . . CAMERA SHY T. Abrahamsen S. Berkowitz T. Bineares F. Branca K. Cohen L. Cullen G. Feldman C. Hickey R. Hlrschfield A. Locavare J. McGraw A. Meyer M. Mullane W. Mills D. Reed P. Weinberg B. Wexler 34 Faculty Here They Are, as They Were M. Carol N. Collins L. DeFlippo S. Goldstein J. Kline S. Lebenger J. Phillips E. Ruh J. Uteraro There are no words to describe the many years of devoted service these teachers have given us. They not only were our educators, but our confidants, and our friends. For this reason, we have dedicated this page in our yearbook to them and wish the best of luck to each in their endeavors beyond Mepham High School. Faculty 35 36 Divider A club for every taste can be found within the walls of Mepham High School. These clubs promote creativity, learning, and service for the community, as well as the student body. These clubs have been as successful as the time and effort the advisors, officers, and members have put into them. Strike Z Up Z the Z Band Band Officers: Top Row: Sharon Saueracker, Dave Wartel, Tim Moffit, Ira Bishop. Pat Marzano, Wendy Rabekoff. Bottom Row: Nadine Silberberg, Dawn Paulsen, Henry Schulte, Ron Cruz, Wendy Kalman. 38 Clubs One of the well known organizations at Mepham is the Band, conducted by Mr. Howard Rockwin. The Band performs several times a year during pre-game and half time exhibitions at many home football games. The Band also participates in The Memorial Day and Islander Victory Parades every year. Band Officers: Captain Managers: Henry Schulte, Ron Cruz, Ira Bishop. Scott Rockwin, Brett Whiton, Ian Reddock, Tim Moffit. Secretaries: Dawn Paulsen, Sharon Saueracker Librarians: Wendy Rabekoff, Sue Lastella, Elyssa Solomon. Wendy Kalman, Debby Krich Uniforms: Beth Moger, Debby Krich, Ellen Delargy Publicity: Bonnie Goodman, Andrea Lieber, Chris Gonzales Treasurers: Pat Marzano, Nadine Silberberg, Dave Wartel, Steve Lander Drum Major: Tim Moffit Drum Majorette: Laura House Clubs 39 ___ Fiddling — Around This year, Mr. Rockwin had the pleasure of conducting Mepham’s largest Orchestra ever. All twenty-eight of us delighted in meeting first period every morning. We were involved in playing various works by Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and Sanmartini. These were presented in our Winter, Spring and Fine Arts Concerts. In addition, our budget enabled us to be the proud recipients of new uniforms. The jacket is maroon, displaying a gold G clef with an M, intermingled with it on the pocket. The gray pants, along with the coordinating tie makes the orchestra look as if they’re “dressed to play.’’ Also, this year, our exchange trip took place down south in Wilmington, North Carolina with the Haggrod High School Band and Orchestra. In order to defray the cost of the trip, we sold McDonald’s food tickets, had an annual raffle drawing and a movie night. This involved hours of planning, brainwork and participation throughout the school. Finally, being a member of Mepham’s 1983-1984 Orchestra is very special. The people helped and worked with one another to form a proud and memorable year. Officers: President — Angela Morales Vice President — Neil Lalani Treasurer — Ellen Delargy Secretary — Amy Susman Librarians — Kathy McAuliffe Izzy Viana 40 Clubs Let I the I Music I Begin “ CHOIR Top Row: Stephen Pfister, Chris Caffera, Ricky Sadofsky. Bruce Kaufman. Ron Ghiradella. Richard Cicchillo. Second Row: Susan Lowett. Jeryl-Ann Gallagher. Judy Simon, Sue Banninger, Amy Weed. Cathy Diamond. Third Row: Laura Ziemak, Laura Kretzmer, Stefanie McCarthy, Lucy Fontana, Carrie Diamond, Susan Ziegler. Fourth Row: Mary Yohe, Terry Reilly, Michelle Grab, Larane Klos, Kiran Chainani. Officers of A Cappella Choir President: Christopher Caffera Vice President: Stephen Pfister Secretary: Mary Yohe Librarian: Judy Simon Publicity: Ed Carillo Historian: Ron Ghiradella Robe Master: Bruce Kaufman The Mepham Madrigals consist of twelve singers who sing music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Participating Students Cathy Goglkyan Laura Kretzmer Susan Lowett Terry Reilly Judy Simon Mary Yohe Ingrid Bloomfield Stefanie McCarthy Sue Ziegler Amy Cutrone Ira Bishop Chris Caffera Robert Kenyon Stephen Pfister Richard Cicchillo Ron Ghiradella The Mepham Barbershop is a traditional group consisting of: Troy Rozell, Ron Ghiradella, Stephen Pfister, and Chris Caffera. Clubs 41 Student I Government Top Row: Dave Wartel Rich Cante Wendy Jester Jackie Denmark Dawn Darienzo Therese Harnett Abby Small Angela Morales Diane Morgan Karen Earl Middle Row: Jane Randel Matthew Abelson Stephanie Michelle Lechner Debbie Rubbo Lorraine Rispoli Pete Bedell Ron Ghiradella Masako Didio Howard Freeman Mary Bloomfield Bottom Row: Liz Susman, Richard Steigman, Allison Bangel, Ilene Jacobs, Maureen Pisaro, Alan Amelia, Dennis Mejias. Michael Livingston. Meegan Hayes. Jordan Katz. Maria Molinelli, Amy Susman. Julie Pilgrim. Advisor: Mr. Cuchel 42 Clubs This year’s Student Government, under the leadership of Mr. Rick Cuchel, started off with many good ideas for the year’s projects. We began by having a spirit week: Monday — Hat Day, Tuesday — Color Day, Wednesday — Clash Day, Thursday — Hawaiian Day, and Friday — Spirit Day. We also sponsored a Homecoming Dance on October 28. The Annual Homecoming Parade turned out to be a complete success. The reason for spirit week was to get the teachers and students involved in school activities, and accomplished its purpose. During the Christmas holiday, the Student Government sponsored a Christmas party for underprivileged children in our local orphanages. Some of our student body dressed up as Christmas characters and presented the youngsters with toys and games. To maintain our crosstown rivalry with Calhoun, our teachers challenged Calhoun’s teachers to an interschool volleyball game. This proved to be a very exciting event. Mepham High School’s Student Government brought the theme of love into our annual carnation sale and our first Valentine Dance. Officers: President — Julie Pilgrim Vice President — Angela Morales Treasurer — Pete Bedell Secretary — Diane Morgan Special Project Coordinator — Mary Holohan Clubs 43 Students I Against I Driving I Drunk Members — Top Row: Ingrid Bloomfield Liz Susman Middle Row: Janet Amsterdam Helene Lennon Amy Susman Lori Schain Howard Freeman Charles Jainchill Bottom Row: Dean Marson Stephanie Kaplan Jane Randel Paul Schain Stuart Wortzman Advisor: Ms. D’Amour The goal of SADD, Students Against Driving Drunk, is to make people aware of the consequences of driving while intoxicated, otherwise known as DWI. There are many needless deaths due to the thoughtlessness of others that can be prevented. Advisor Ms. D’Amour and chairmen Paul Schain and Jane Randel, as well as the other SADD members, hope to make students think twice before they get into a car driven by a drunk driver or drive drunk themselves. Jom the Student Mobihzrttton Driving Drtmk AlomUy, AWj 16 ‘ ' 9. A4. Kennedy Srhool by Die fk mort-)farr cV Cmtral febool SXjlrici ADD...,ftiwknt; Against Driving Drunk FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK DC A CDICKini 44 Clubs Leaders I of I the I Pack The Senior Class started out with a very busy year. The refreshment stand at the football games were arranged by the Senior Class so the fans would not go hungry. They also had their annual magazine sale, as well as, the jacket sale. Also, during the holiday season, the members of the Senior Class were involved in Operation Goodwill for the association of children with Down’s Syndrome. With President Michael Fegan dressed as Santa and the other members dressed as elves, the Senior Class helped to bring the holiday spirit to the children. Towards the end of the year, the Senior Class prepared for graduation. Final arrangements were made for the prom while the caps and gowns were ordered. Officers: President — Michael Fegan Vice President — Ed Thompson Treasurer — Charles Jainchiil Secretary — Lori Schain Top Row: Richard Steigman Matthew Abelson Stuart Wortzman Karen Earl Masako Didio Elyssa Solomon Evelyn Guillen Middle Row: Michelle Kushner Michelle Bowe Cara Tuwolino Sharon Hollander Maureen Mandel Bottom Row: Lori Schain Ed Thompson Michael Fegan Charles Jainchiil Advisor: Mrs. Riefberg Clubs 45 __ Telling Z It Z Like Z It Z Is The Buccaneer Editor in Chief: Cara Tuzzolino Managing Editor: Nella Dawn Casalino News Editors: David Brendel Feature Editors: Ed Thompson. Gregg Penny Sports Editors: Mario Tesoriero Nick Licata Copy Editor: Frank Murphy Assistant Copy Editor: Kelly Penny Layout Editors: Jennifer Egert Linda Ventimiglia Art Editor: Michelle Gulotta Photography Editor: Mike Bianco Clubs: Missy Fabri, Dolores Wood Staff Ingrid Bloomfield. Miguel Sima. Jennifer Egert, Laura Feit, Maureen Ferris. Robert Foreman, Richard Huhn, Eric Kussoy, Lisa Landau. Michele Lanigan. Dan McKenna, Carol Nelson, Angela Morales. Howard Nicoll, Chris Nobel. Andrea Pinto, Wendy Rabekoff, Ken Rauschenbach, Richard Ruege, Steven Savad, Scott Stern, Amy Susman, Liz Susman, Jon Weinstein. Patrick Marzano, Peg Hollman. 46 Clubs This year the Buccaneer has strived to continue producing a paper that is enjoyed by the students and faculty, as well as, one that meets many standards set by the staff. Our large staff works well together and each month the editors work hard to come up with interesting articles. As the date for final layout approaches everyone works under the pressure associated with deadlines. In spite of the zaniness and craziness of layout sessions, agonizing screams could often be heard by a casual observer emitted from a crazed editor who has just been told to fit in another article on a page on which everything once fit perfectly. Our layout sessions were often an example of primal scream therapy at its best! Despite all of our fun, the task of improving the paper was one we took seriously. The information the staff gained at the Journalism conferences was overwhelming. Tips on aspects of writing were passed on to our writing staff who in turn wrote excellent articles and presented regular features such as Athlete of the Month and teacher and student interviews. Naturally, every large club has its differences as we have had, but I am sure that the newspaper has helped us to learn responsibilities, as well as, how to work along with each other. Different as we may have been, we’ve always been concurrent on one issue: producing a terrific paper! Clubs 47 Le Z Cercle I Francais Top row: Alex Saponar. Edwin Lee. Anthony Giengradende, Janet Amsterdam. Helene Lennon. Sara Kaufman. Mary Beth Henry. Carrie Diamond, Jane Randel. Jim Callahan. Matt Ohland. Martin Glantz. Brian Pariser. Sima Weinsaft. Middle row: Kelly Jauck, Wendy Jester. Kim McDade. Nandine Silberberg. Rich Cicchillo, Sue Ziegler. Carolyn Wilkinson, Debbie Scalise. Rich Cante, John Campanelli, John Hetherington Bottom row: Michelle Kelly. Sue Kratina, Sharon Saueracker. Chrlssy Kempner, Jennifer Egert, Jennifer Campanile. Karen Kugal, Michelle Mer-riwether For the second year in a row, Mepham has had an active French club. This year the President was Nadine Silberberg and the Vice President was John Campanelli. Sharon Saueracker was the Secretary and Alyse Goldsmith was the Treasurer. Mrs. Siegelaub, the faculty advisor, did an excellent job organizing many successful trips. The Manet exhibit and the trip to the French Restaurant were exciting and fun. Throughout the trip Mrs. Siegelaub explained some of the background regarding the exhibit. Even though she was nervous about letting us out of her sight in the city, we still had a fabulous time. Our next event of the year was our annual volleyball tournament with the German Club. They won two out of three games but everyone had a lot of laughs. The games were followed by a feast of international refreshments. Deutsch Z Gruppe Top Row: Rich Odorfcr, Peter Baracskai, Frank Bales. Jim Coletti, Eddie Wider. John Graham. Kevin Meyer. Bottom Row: Ann Feuerbach. Peg Hollman, Sharon Hollander. Susan Layer. Cara Tuzzolino, Michelle Bowe, Suzanne Helwege. Now Shown: Ellen Delargy, Sue Seufert. Advisor: Mr. Feuerbach. 48 Clubs A Z Community Z Effort Officers: President — Maureen Mandel V. President — Vicky Glass Treasurer — Michelle Bowe Secretary — Sharon Hollander Top Row: Michelle Kushner, Cara Tuzzolino, Sue Helwege. Steven Lander, Helene Lennon, Sharon Saueracker, Susan Ziegler. Middle Row: Fran T.. Jane Randel, Amy Susman, Michelle Hadlow. Ann Feuerbach. Buddy McQuillan. Marcy Passin, Liz Susman, Janet Amsterdam. Patrick McQuillan. Laura Baldassl, Nadine Silberberg. Tara Mandel. Mepham’s only community club has a membership of about thirty students. The main goal of the Key Club is to serve the community by sponsoring various fundraisers. Our bake sales, skate-a-thons, bowl-a-thons and walk-a-thons have been quite successful. We have also had a trip where the Key Club members visited the senior citizen home in Bellmore to serve the food they had prepared. In addition, many other activities are being planned to make the Key Club a fun and worthwhile organization. Clubs 49 Brushworks Top Row: John Graham, Keith Romano, Janine Gordon, Sue Tarazi, Mary Bloomfield, Beth Moger, Jennifer Egert, Cindy Horowitz. Bottom Row: Sue Layer, Michelle Hadlow, Robin Sasslof, Isis Lauzardo, Joe Fusaro, Terri Fuchs, Patty Raftery. 50 Clubs The students who seem to spend every free moment in the basement of Mepham are most likely members of the Art Club. They are responsible for adding a little spice to the school. The members painted murals for the corridors, planted and refurbished existing sculpture, and planned and created additional large-scale sculpture. The Nurse’s Office and the Athletic Office windows were also painted by the members of the club. Throughout the year, the club traveled to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Hayden Planetarium, and the Whitney and Gugenheim Museums. There were many technique oriented activities conducted during the meetings such as caligraphy instruction, life drawings from live models, and Air Brush technique instruction. Officer — President: Albert Sgambati Vice President: Isis Lauzardo Secretary: Joseph Fusaro Clubs 51 “ DWEF The District Wide Enrichment Program, better known as SLAM proved that education can be fun. However, the purpose of DWEP remains the same. It is to add a new dimension to classroom learning. DWEP’s live programs, movies, and activities are designed to enlighten, enrich, and entertain the students. This year the student participation was high, the student body was enthusiastic and the learning experiences were innumerable. President: Maureen Ferris. Top Row: Maureen Ferris, Catherine Diamond. Carol Nelson, Eileen Rosen. Linda Lyden, Alyse Goldsmith. Bottom Row: Troy Rozell. Eric Wroobel. Coordinator: Miss L. Cullen. Not Shown: Sue Lastella, Paulette Insinga, Susan Lowett, Rich Cicchillo, Jennifer Yurman. 52 Clubs n New Z Ideas Officers: President — Laura Feit V. President — Jennifer Halliday Secretary — Tami Landi Treasurer — Doreen dock Under the leadership of Mrs. Loos, the Sophomore Class has had an exciting year. Stuffed animals were sold around the Christmas season in order to raise money for Save a Child, a worthwhile organization for needy children. Other ideas are in the workings to make the Sophomore Class an exciting and fun club. IZUp Zand ZComing Officers: President — Ian Reddock V. President — Liz Susman Treasurer — Carol Nelson Secretary — Eric Kussoy Fundraisers and fun-filled activities are always being planned for the members of the Junior Class. So far, minishakers, magnetic clipboards, pirate power buttons and bake sales were several of the fundraisers the Junior Class has participated in. In addition, many other activities, as well as fundraisers are on the agenda for the following year. tom Row: Eric Kussoy. Liz Susman. Ian Reddock. Carol Nelson. Advisor: Ms. Smithline. Clubs 53 Top Row: Dave Brendel, John Campanelli. Don Sottile. Brian Pariser, Brett Whittan, Martin Glantz, Charlie Reinhardt, Sherri Goldstein. Joe Fili. Allan Small. Middle Row: Ed Lee. Jane Randel, Janet Amsterdam. Amy Susman. Helene Lennon. Marcy Passin. Bot Top Row: Kelly Jauck, Deneil Targowski, Eileen Bishop, Debbie Lander. Fran Stoller, Stephanie Fedynak, Ronnie Perjon, Andrea Goodman, Karen Kugal, Jackie Denmark. Michele Kelly, Mark Werner. Bottom Row: Laura Baldassi, Lisa Lander. Advisor: Mrs. Loos. Not Shown: Kim McDade. “ Debating I the Z Issues Members: Middle Row: Advisor: Carol Nelson Top Row: Melissa Chalson Mrs. Weiss Mike Zarember Maureen Ferris Jennifer Campanile Debbie Lander Eileen Rosen Don Sottile Fran Stoller Delores Wood Liz Susman Kim McDade Rich Cicchillo Charlie Jainchill Janet Amsterdam Karen Kugal Dave Brendel Rich Steigman Marcy Passin Jackie Denmark Allan Small Peter Toto Lori Schain Rich Cante Jim Callahan Jane Randel Elyssa Solomon Pat McCallum Paul Schain David Sussweln Helene Lennon Matt Abelson Martin Glantz Abby Small Amy Levitan Steve Lander John Campanelli Howard Freeman Stephanie Kaplan Ron Ghiradella Cara T uzzolino Dean Marson Amy Susman Matt Ohland Alex Saponar Antti Marttila Michelle Merriwether Eric Kussoy Ellse Gerber Joe Fili Sima Weinsaft Brian Pariser Brian Gordon Jason Rubin Steven Marbit 54 Clubs The fifty active members of Mepham’s Political Forum do not only make up a club for debating issues, but rather have grown close into what is considered a family. The spirit of unity and dedication have made PF a fun, learning experience with many fond memories. The Model Congresses that are attended have been so successful because of the many friends encountered. The loyalty and dedication associated with PF will never be forgotten. So always remember — “Go For It.” Chairman: David Susswein Vice Chair: (Delegates) Abby Small Vice Chair: (Agenda) Peter Toto Vice Chair: (Finance) Howard Freeman Secretary: Jane Randel Dear PF’ers, Model Congress has meant so much over these past few years. I love the people involved because we are really like a family. Even though we spent many hours preparing for our Model Congress (March 2-4) it was well worth it. The year as a whole was very successful due to the amount of enjoyment we got out of it and that’s what counts. You are a bunch of special people and I hope I’m lucky enough to work with people of your caliber in the future. Good Luck always. I’ll never forget you. Dave Susswein Chairman Clubs 55 National I Honorl Society Present Honor Society Members Ghiradella. Ronald Abelson, Matthew Gulotta, Michelle Arena, Michael Hollander, Sharon Bedell. Peter Horowitz, Cynthia Bowe, Michelle Jainchill, Charles Brown, Theresa Johnson. Kim Calla, Karen Johnson. Scott Callahan, David Kalman, Wendy Cardillo, Diane Kaplan, Stephanie Casalino, Nella Dawn Katat, Karen Cruz, Ronald Katz, Jordan Curtin, Christine Lalani, Neil Cuttitta, Deborah Lander, Steven Davila, Joanne Lanigan, Michele Davis, Valerie Layer. Susan Delargy, Ellen Livingston, Michael Diamond, Carrie Mandel, Maureen DiDio, Masako Marson, Dean Driscoll, Elizabeth Marzano, Patrick Earl, Karen Mlawer, Julie Francese, Michael Molinelli, Maria New Members Morgan, Diane Colletti, James O’Toole, Kiernan Estes, Julie Paulsen, Dawn Fegan, Michael Prestigiacomo, Lisa Ferris, Maureen Rabekoff, Wendy Freeman, Howard Rush, Francine Gordon, Janine Scalise, Deborah Haiken, Michele Schain, Lori King, Rodger Silberberg, Nadine Morales, Angela Small, Abby Murray, Lynda Socci, Daniel Rosenblum, Stacey Tallarine, Donna Salata, Susan Thompson, Edmond Serper, Amy Toto, Peter Solomon, Elyssa Tramontana, Virginia Steigman, Richard Wortzman, Stuart Sussweln, David Tuzzolino, Cara Wood. Dolores Zuckerman, Donna A member of the National Honor Society must exhibit qualities of character, leadership, scholarship, and service towards their school and community. 56 Clubs Print ZOut Members: Top Row: Scott Stern, David Morgenstern, Ken Tucker, Renato Pesce, Steven Marbit, Tim Iseman. Middle Row: Nell Lalanl, Bernardo Arias, Scott Loettman, Jason Rubin, Brian Gordon. Bottom Row: Lisa Prestiglacomo, Charles Jalnchill, Don Sottile, Stuart Wortzman, Abby Small. After a two year absence, the Computer Club has made a strong comeback. Its main goal is in aiding enthusiastic computer users, however the Computer Club is open to students who just want to learn the basic facts. This year’s Senior Presidents are Charles Jairichill and Stuart Wortz-man. Mr. Mitchell is the club’s advisor. Clubs 57 H In Z the I Spotlight On Nov. 18th and 19th Mepham’s Drama Club put on a production of Don't Drink the Water.a play by Woody Allen. The Drama Club grossed 1,000 dollars from this show. Participating Students Director — Ms. Bonnie Gable Mark Werner Student Director — Bonnie Frazer Student Director — Mike Bianco Allan Glattner Set Design — Mr. Jack Rice Maureen Ferris Set Construction — Mr. Jack Rice Alex Farina Mrs. Mary Lambert Susan Lowett Gregg Penny Joe Fusaro Mario Tesoriero Michelle Grab J. Bianco Cathy Diamond Frank Murphy Alyse Goldsmith Maureen Ferris Troy Rozell Debby Krlch Cathy Gogikyan Arthur Hildenbrand Linda Lyden Charles Kollar Jill Nadler Nick Licata Howard Nicoll Lights — Greg Cardillo Jo Ann Romano Eileen Rosen Laura Zieman Shawn Purcell Lisa Nonogrodsky Stage Crew — Mr. Jack Rice Eric Wroobel Samantha Mulligan Dawn Casalino Christopher Caffera Margie Cerro Sarah Hansen Drama Club Officers Melissa Jainchill President — Joe Fusaro Jamie Kudler Vice President — Susan Lowett Laura Kretzmer Secretary — Cathy Gogikyan Christine Noble Treasurer — Alyse Goldsmith Theresa Reilly William Saloman 58 Clubs Easy I As I Pi Front Row: Scott Loattman, Stuart Workman, Christina Polltls. Back Row: Nall Laianl, Charlas JainchUI, Jason Rubin, Brian Gordon. Advisor — Mr. Vavassaur Math Tearn The Z Biological Z Factor Clubs 59 Sophomores Juniors Matthew Abelson mm i Steven Amerson David Anobile Michael Arena Alan Amelia Matthew Abelson “Common sense is not so common.” — Voltaire David Anobile “Would you buy a used car from this man.” — U.S. News ’76 Mike Bianco Smokin’ cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall, Teacher sends you to the principal’s office down the hall. You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain’t right, But while you were doin’ it — it sure felt outta sight. — S. Wonder Susan Bannlnger Frank Bales Peter Baracskai 64 Seniors Deborah Barry Judi Bauer Peter Bedell Steven Beza Anthony Biamonte Michael Bianco Paulette Bilella Ira Bishop Stephen Black Michele Blanco Seniors 65 Ingrid Bloomfield Take each day as it comes! Michelle Bowe There is a perfect time to work, to play, to love . . . and that time is always now. Terry Brown If you have a tender message, On a loving word to pay, Do not wait till you forget it, But whisper it today; The tender word unspoken, The letter never sent, The long forgotten messages. The wealth of love unspent — For these some hearts are breaking. For these some loved ones wait; To show them that you care for them Before it is too late. — Frank Herbert Sweet Ingrid Bloomfield Susan Bracco Paul Brantley Thomas Buchalski Richard Burns 66 Seniors Christopher Caffera Domonie Campanelli Out on the border of a changing skyline We put hope in front of fear. And all the heroes have gone East of Eden. We all need new frontiers. — Journey Toni Anne Caponi “Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” t Diane Cannata Toni Anne Caponi David Callahan Diane Cardillo Diane Carvelli Dawn Casalino Daniel Carey Cheryl Cassone Christopher Ceballo Diane Cardillo God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the widsom to know the difference. Seniors 67 Matthew Chase The entire sum of existence is the magic of being needed by just one person. — Vi Putnam James Colletti “Remember the Eagle, Golden and Bold.” Matthew Chase Eugene Chino V Michelle Cloffi Vincent Clrllnclone Ralph Conetta Elizabeth Coletti James Colletti Jessica Cole 68 Seniors Lisa Coscette Edward Cunningham Michael Connellan Ronald Cruz Robert Cullen Seniors 69 Andrea Defino Ellen Delargy Gloria Delorenzo Joseph Depalo Joanne Derise Frank DeSantis 70 Seniors Carrie Diamond Masako Didio Joseph Donnelly Richard Dietz Tami Dorfman John Dougherty Charles Doughty Elizabeth Driscoll Joseph Dunn Karen Earl Ellen Delargy When a person is no longer anxious to do better than well, that person is done for. — Albert Haydon Carrie Diamond “And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.” — Lennon and McCartney Karen Earl Peace is better than war because in peace the sons bury the fathers, but in war the fathers bury their sons. — Croesus Seniors 71 Robert Edge Julie Estes Suzan Equinda Michael Fegan Carole Falcone Charles Feit Richard Esposito Jeffrey Felketti Marc Ferrante Maureen Ferris Donna Ficara Carole Falcone . . 1 always felt insecure and in the way — but most of all I felt scared. 1 guess 1 just wanted Love more than anything else in the world.” — Marilyn Monroe Marueen Ferris ‘‘May you always walk with the sun in your face, and the wind behind you.” 72 Seniors Nancy Fischetti Brian Forte Laurie Fonte Michael Francese James Foley RonniAnn Forte Michael Francese “Grab a chance and you won’t be sorry for what might have been.” — Arthur Ransome Howard Freeman He who throws away a friend, is as bad as he who throws away his life. — Sophocles John Fruehsamer Theresa Fuchs Seniors 73 Ronald Ghiradella We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother. Be he ne’er so vile. This day shall gentle his condition. And gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves accrus’d they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks that fought Denise Fusco Kenneth Galvin Elizabeth Gangi Michael Gannotta Marc Garber Christopher Garone Ronald Ghiradella Michael Giaimo Ronald Giglio Victoria Gass Victoria Glass Just when you’ve got life’s puzzles all figured out, someone hands you another piece. Janine Gordon Life would be practically impossible on this globe if 2 or 3 hundred Janine’s existed, but do not be frightened, this can never be. Janine Gordon 74 Seniors Kathryn Gould Tami Gross Jill Grupico Lisa Gugliuzza Evelyn Guillen Seniors 75 Michelle Gulotta “Oh earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.” — Thornton Wilder Linnea Hanus There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave. There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. — “Madeline Bridges” Michelle Hausman “Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet, than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years.” — Richard Bach, Illusions Michelle Gulotta Michele Haiken Leo Haltigan Gretchen Hansen Linnea Hanus Michelle Hausman Holly Haverty % Meegan Hayes 76 Seniors Lorna Hazzard Suzanne Helwege I Jeanne Hennessy Kimberly Herrera Kim Hetzel Arthur Hildenbrand James Hodnett Sharon Hollander Margaret Hollman Mary Holohan Kimberly Herrera Now my friend, the years have past. But I know our memories will always last. We’ve been through so much, both good and bad. But I will never forget all the fun that we’ve shared. I’ve grown to love you, yes my friend. I can’t bare to think that this is the end. The old days are over, and the new days begun. I hope in the future we’ll always be one. And now my friend, our lives must go on. But I’ll never forget the years that have gone . . . Kim Hetzel Summer love and beach romance, soft kisses in the sand. Two young hearts filled with fire, lost in never, never land. Tender years, won’t you wash away my tears. How I wish you were near, Please don’t to tender years!! Seniors 77 Cynthia Horowitz You are you. And I am 1, And we are Alone, together. So if the I That is I, is not In Harmony with The you that Is you. Then the we That is us Will become The them that Was or were. — Hallmark LITE Deborah Howell Richard Huhn Michael Hood Kurt Houser Cynthia Horowitz Laura House Jacquelin Hulahan Suzanne Igneri Mariann Ignleri Susan Hutter James lannotta Paulette Insinga 78 Seniors Steven Iseman Kim Johnson Lori [sola Scott Johnson John Joyce Susan Jansen Brian Israel Charles Jainchill Seniors 79 Randy Kaplan Stephanie Kaplan Wendy Kalman Lisa Kaland Jordan Katz Beth Karr Karen Katat Wendy Kalman In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of which has passed and the first of that which comes: so with time present. — Leonardo da Vinci Stephanie Kaplan “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” — T. S. Eliot Rodger King Oh Yeah! Oh Yeah! Dianna Kravis There’s more than I can measure in the treasure of the love that I can find and though it’s always been with me, I must tear it down the wall and let it be. — Kansas Rodger King Lynn Kelsey Marjorie Klaskin 80 Seniors Lorane Klos Charles Kollar 3r� .tr If you do not understand my silence ou will not understand mu wards. James Kratina Dianna Kravis |T Debra Krich I Seniors 81 Steven Lander What others make of you is not important. What is important is what you make of yourself and what you make out of what others make of you. Michele Lanigan Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime. We’ll take the best, forget the rest and someday we’ll find . . . These are the best of times. — Dennis De Young Donna Lastella To a memory that holds not only a special thought of life, but a lifetime. A rememberance of laughter and joy that will never be erased from our minds . . . our senior year, the class of ’84. Sheldon Lehman Michael Leonardo Cathleen Lenze Amy Levitan 82 Seniors Nicholas Licata Keith Loughran Michael Livingston Dana Lucchese Marcine Malcuit Charlene Manzo Maureen Mandel Frank Marinello Isis Lauzardo So happy is the friendship that turns to love. So sad is the love that turns to friendship. Amy Levitan Far away, there in the sun, are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up, see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Nicholas G. Licata Drunk in a world of material wealth. No one to notice your falling. Fantastic flights that were once good for your health, now make you deaf to your calling. Run with life but never be its slave. Christopher Mahon The present is here, live it to the fullest, because there will be time to examine the past, for now the future appears too exciting. Seniors 83 Maureen Mandel The main goal in life is to live . . . fully and freely, aware of each exciting opportunity. Dean Marson It is better to keep your mouth closed, and to have people believe you are ignorant, than to open it and remove all doubt. Patrick Marzano “Fear is the lock; And laughter, the key to your heart.” — Crosby, Stills, and Nash Patrick McCallum “Wait and See.” — Herbert Henry Asquith 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith Dean Marson Steven Mascitelli Patrick Marzano Steven Marzigliano mH Kathleen McAuliffe Mary K. McCaul Gerard McGovern Theresa McGowan 84 Seniors Joanne McGrath Bernard McQuillan James Mero Andrea Messina Stanton Middleton Christine Monteiro Maria Molinelli Bernard McQuillan There’s a lot of people leaving town now. Leaving their friends, their homes, and soon everything we’ve known will just be swept away. So say goodbye, it’s Independence Day. — Bruce Springsteen Julie Mlawer Reach out and touch somebody’s hand; Make this world a better place, if you can. — Diana Ross Seniors 85 Angela Morales Diane Morgan Helen Morrison Thomas Moshou Samantha Mulligan Paul Mumolo Angela Morales But 1 discovered that the people who love are what we need if we’re to get above it all And that’s that Unless the world is flat. — Paul McCartney Diane Morgan In the race to be better or best, miss not the joy of being. — Edward A. Gloegglei Jeffrey Nicosia “Someday these childish dreams must end, to become a man and grow up and dream again.” — Bruce Springsteen “Two Hearts” Nancy Northam “A cat has eyes, A snake does slither. Beg of me and I’ll come thither.” — Anonymous Randy Ncmchin Vincent Nolfo 86 Seniors Stacy Morris Lynda Murray Jeffrey Nicosia Nancy Northam Mary Notarstefano Richard Odorfer Kiernan O’Toole Scott Oliver Robert Olsen Christine Osmundsen Catherine Pappas h' Elio Parente Vincent Parisi k Lisa Palese Maureen Parker i. i Jacquelin Parnes Maureen Parker There are people who have let the problems of today lead them to conclude that for them life is not the way. But every problem has an answer, And if yours you cannot find, you should talk it over with him. He’ll give you peace of mind. When you feel your life’s too hard just have a talk with God. Seniors 87 Gregory Penny “Let’s see with our heart These things our eyes have seen, and Know the truth must still lie Somewhere in between.” — Robert Hunter Jeannine Perrin “Sometimes you just have to say Dawn Paulsen Julie Pilgrim Dawn Pitterman Lisa Perna ( I Jeannine Perrin Stephen Pfister Gregory Penny I i John Pfundstein Lan Pho Brian Pierce 88 Seniors Christopher Pivarnik Jennifer Provenzano Patricia Raftery Eric Pomisel Veronica Purcell Wendy Rabekoff m ' J 4 Lisa Prestigiacomo J ! � V i 1 9 ■ Leanne Radziski Judith Powers . . but, like, Life will just have go on . Lisa Prestigiacomo “Even when you’re close to a dream it can still let you down. You’ll always have a chance to give up so why do it now.’’ — The Doobies Seniors 89 Deborah Riese Maria Rlzzacasa Keith Romano What monstrosities would walk the streets, if some men’s faces were half as finished as their minds. — Eric Hoffer 90 Seniors Andrew Roderick Keith Romano Laurie Rooney Walter Robinson Terri Rosenblatt Stacey Rosenblum Richard Rossi Donna Rubbo Nicole Rudolfsson Francine Rush Joseph Russo Laurie A. Rooney I remember when 1 thought it would never end — I longed for the final year, the final day. Now that it’s here my attitudes have changed. I can’t believe it’s over — Some of the best years of my life! Now it’s time to start anew — I just hope I will be able to continue making such happy, fulfilling, and worthwhile memories in the years to come. Nicole Rudolfsson I’m from Sweden, but I love New York. Seniors 91 Susan Salata Lauren Rutman Rose Marie Rzonca Michael Sans Deborah Scaiise Linda Schaefer Lori Schain Paul Schain John Scheibeler Susan Salata So many faces in and out of my life Some will last, Some will just be now and then. Life is a series of hellos and good-byes. I’m afraid it’s time for good-bye again. — Billy Joel Deborah Scaiise And though through the years we will change, it doesn’t matter what we do, we are always friends. Linda Schaefer “Let’s go Rangers, Giants, Mets and Knicks.” “77” Lori Schain We should appreciate what we have . . . instead of worrying about what we haven’t. . . and enjoy what is before it isn’t! — Ziggy Paul Schain A parent is a treasure, A sister is a comfort, A friend is both. 92 Seniors Amy Serpcr Special joys and special places special friends together the moments pass so quickly But the memories are forever. Henry Schulte Scott Schumann Stanley Selinsky Susan Seufert £ Nadine Silberberg Amy Serper Mark Silverman Brian Simonetti Angela Simons Robert Simpson Seniors 93 Abby Small . . The pursuit of happiness is never ending — Happiness lies in the pursuit.” — Saul D. Alinsky Elyssa Solomon ‘‘Life is one path on which we cannot turn back, therefore, memories, good times, and special friends, should not be forgotten along the way.” David Stark From the opium of custom To the ledges of extremes Don’t believe it till you’ve held it Life is seldom what it seems But lay your heart upon the table And in the shuffling of dreams Remember who on earth you are. —� Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer) Michael Sostak Stacy Spilker David Stark David Stavish Daniel Stegmuller Richard Steigman 94 Seniors Valarie Steinberg William Stergakos Sharon Stern Michelle Strickland George Strifas Michael Sullivan Richard Steigman “All you need is love.” — Lennon McCartney David Susswein “We are the dreamers and we are the music makers.” — Willy Wonka David Susswein Tammy Sutton Matthew Switsky Donna Tallarine Seniors 95 Robbin Tarantino Mario Tcsoriero A question in your NERVE is lit. Yet you know that there is no answer fit to satisfy, show you not to quit, to keep in your mind that it’s not he, she, it that you belong. — Dylan Edmond Thompson To be is to do To do is to be do be do be do — Seman ’75 Peter Toto “Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends.” — Lennon and McCartney Pamela Townson Hey, you only live once, so go for it! Pamela Townson Virginia Tramontana 96 Seniors Nadine Tromberg Warren Trop Cara Tuzzolino Dawn Valente Gregory Vaneck John Vella I. Vincenza Valentino Brian Venth Joseph Villari Janet Viniotis John Viniotis Cara Tuzzolino “Do you not know, I am a woman? When I think, I must speak. Seniors 97 T. J. Walshe I’m going through some changes, I’ll never be the same. Something you did touched me, there’s no one else to blame. The love we had has fallen. The love we used to share. We’ve given up pretending, as if you didn’t care. — Yes — 90125 Pamela Walsh Thomas Walshe April Warner Elayne Weinberg Stuart Wortzman Kenneth Weinstein Kenneth Wider Dolores Wood Scott Wunder Mary Yohe 98 Seniors Christine Zubrinic Donna Youmans Jennifer Yunnan Donna Zeller W T Donna Zuckerman Not Photographed: Robert Ahern Brian Barry David Champ Gerard Curry Nancy Damiano Dominick DeVivo James Dolnick Ricky Dubois Christine Giustizia Nancy Goldberg Jeffrey Goldman Mark Gruttadauria Brad Hulkower Luis Jaworski James Knecht Raymond Linker John Maher Joanne McGrath Daniel McKenna Daniel Miellie Joseph Montalbano Frank Murphy Chao Nguyen Raymond Nicchia Thomas O’Hare Peter O’Neill Andrew Panaro Jack Perretta Keith Robley Scott Rockwin Theresa Zito Seniors 99 Friends From Abroad When looking out from the airplane window I knew I had arrived in America when I saw the Manhattan Skyline with its tall buildings and skyscrapers. The first four weeks 1 spent trying to get to know my new family, but most of the time I was lying on Jones Beach — which is the neatest place I’ve ever been. School in Finland and here in the U.S. differs a lot. High School here is much more active and more enjoyable. Students here have a great freedom to choose courses of any kind they want. Some highlights of my year: pizza, brunettes, visits to New York City, Burger King, Chinese food . . . I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far and I’m sure the rest of the time I’ll spend here will be great. It will be very hard to go back to Finland and leave all my new friends and my second life here, but I’m not going to worry. I’ll be back soon . . . Antti Marttila I came here in August of 1983 and I’m staying with a host family. In Sweden, I live outside Uddevalla, which is an average town with 45,000 people. When I’m off from school or work, I swim, windsurf, meet my friends or go to Gothenburg. Sweden is not only snow, mountains, skiing, forests, meatballs, and blondes which many think. The elementary school is 9 years — English is required from third grade on. After the elementary school you can go to the “Gymnasium” which most students do. There you choose a “line” that includes subjects instead of choosing them. I’m on the Humanistic line, which mainly includes languages and literature. When I go back to Sweden I have 2 years of school left — ugh. There are some things that I find different at Mepham from what I’m used to. Here you are with new students each period. In Sweden, you have most of your classes with one class, because everyone took the same line. We don’t have homeroom, pledge, or flags in the classrooms. When we have a period off we can go anywhere, even in the hall. We don’t have to “sign” in somewhere. If we cut, that’s our responsibility and when a teacher is absent there is usualiy a substitute. I find that the relationship between the students and the teachers is much better here. The school days are longer in Sweden, so we have longer vacations. In Sweden, we don’t have any activities after school. When school is over, it’s empty. Americans make school more fun. We don’t have kickline, cheerleaders, homecoming parades, football games, or the clubs after school. I want you to know that so far my time here in America has been GREAT. This will be an experience I will never forget. It will be so hard to go back to Sweden again and adjust. I’ve had such a good time with my friends; I’m really going to miss them. I’ve decided: I’m definitely coming back! Nicole Rudolfsson 100 Seniors IN MEMORIAM Donna Bellia never said, “I hope I get better so that...” It was always, ‘‘When I get better well...” She never looked away from life. Instead she looked straight ahead. Donna will be loved and missed by so many, especially those who were closest to her. ‘‘Our life is a dance to a song we cannot hear. Its melody courses through us for a little while, then seems to cease. Where does the melody come from and where does it go? Around us is life, death and renewal; The flowing rhythm that all things obey. ” Seniors 101 Sports to suit every taste can be found within the walls of Mepham. Our outstanding wrestling and track teams are just two examples of how hard students work to make our school stand out. Dedicated players, coaches, managers, and advisors, as well as loyal and enthusiastic supporters help to make us as successful and proud as we truly are! 102 Divider A Little Kick On defense, Steve Lehman (front) and Steve Schramm turn the opponents away. After stealing the ball. Steve Schramm moves it up field. Mepham entered the 1984 soccer season with high hopes — they were coming off an 8-7 season and were returning more than half of the starting team. Although their expectations were never fulfilled, the Pirates had a successful season in many ways. Center forward Tommy Togneri scored 5 goals in the first 4 games and the defense, led by John McArdle and Steve Molinelli, was strong all season; however, victories were just not meant to be. The Pirates won 2 out of their first 3 games, but won only one game the rest of season to finish with a record of 3-11. Graduating seniors Tommy Togneri, John Hall, John McArdle, Pete Bedell, Howard Freeman. Michael Francese, Brian Venth, Ed Thompson, and Henry Schulte would like to wish future teams the best of luck and to thank Coach Muscara despite his torturous Indian Runs. John Marmo works to keep the ball from Port Washington’s defender With complete control of the ball, Pete Bedell prepares to move in for a goal. During halftime, the team relaxes while listening to Coach Muscara Andy Ratner and Joe Valentino (9) keep possession of the ball. 104 Sports Martin Alduino (10) and Steve Lehman (40) converge on the ball Brian Venth looks on as Joe Valentino moves the ball up field. The pressure builds as the four Johns attack and move the ball In for a score. From Left: McArdle. Hall. D'Auria, and Marmo. Fighting for control of the ball, Mike Francese works his way in Steve Schramm gets a knee on It. for a shot on goal. Top Row: Kenneth Weinstein. Martin Alduino, Steve Schramm. Tommy Togneri, Scott Pfister, Howard Freeman. Ed Thompson. Mike Stefanelli. Michael Francese, Steve Molinelli, Brian Venth. John Hall. Bottom Row: Henry Schulte. Joe Valentino. John McArdle. Steve Lehman. Peter Bedell. Andy Ratner, John D’Auria. John Marmo. Danny Socci, Mario Monello. Coach: Mr. Muscara Sports 105 Just for Kicks Virginia Tramontana works the ball up the field. She led the team with 16 goals and 6 assists. Coach McManus helped us throughout the season and always shared in our good times. The team owes him many thanks for his never-ending patience. 106 Sports After beating Baldwin to the ball, Liz Gangi works to control It. Facing the season with a tough schedule and little experience, the 1983 girls’ soccer team, coached by Mr. McManus had to rely on returning players Virginia Tramontana and Liz Gangi at forward; Anne Marie DeLuca, Maria Rizzacasa, and Elyssa Solomon at halfback; Karen Calla at fullback, and goalie Diane Cardillo. The remaining positions were filled by hardworking, first year players. Unfortunately, determination was not enough against the experience of their opponents including Berner, East Meadow, and Massapequa. However, the team finished with a division record of 4-5-1 and an overall record of 4-11-1. Although the record represented the scores, it failed to show the hard work and endless effort put forth by everyone or the good times shared by the team. During a time out, the team listens to the game plans while taking a breather. Halback, Elyssa Solomon, moves the ball upheld. Team Photo : Top Row: Kelly Januck, Maria Rizzacasa, Virginia Tramontana, AnneMarie DeLuca, Tina Gionta, Christina Giustizia, Stephanie Fedynak, Coach McManus. Middle Row: Elyssa Solomon, Liz Gangi, Diane Cardillo, Ilyse Lichtenstein, Karen Calla. Bottom Row: Andrea Pinto, Sara Kaufman, Melissa Chalson. Missing From Photo: Leanna Gagliardo and Sarah Smith. Four of Mepham's girls’ soccer players earned individual honors this season: Diane Cardillo, Elyssa Gaining control of the ball. Karen Solomon, and AnneMarie DeLuca were selected as All-Conference players and Virginia Tramontana was Calla turned the Baldwin offense selected as All League. Here, Coach McManus poses with Elyssa, Diane, Virginia, and AnneMarie at the away from Mepham’s goal. County Awards Dinner. ) ip. ( .miillo, in her first season as goalie, made over 300 saves in 16 ;.i . s She makes one here against Baldwin. Sports 107 Batter Up Scott Johnson gets advice from Coach Goldman before going up to the plate. Anxiously waiting for something to happen is Ken Robold and Frank Millllo. 108 Sports 4§ft BA35W Mike Livingston keeps his eye on the ball as the spectators look on. Below: Following through on a pitch. Ken Robold perfects his technique. Mike Livington stretches out before a game On deck, Michael Livingston prepares himself before going up to the After throwing a pitch, Anthony Irwin watches the batter connect and gets set to react. plate. Ready for anything. Bruce Wartel awaits while the next batter gets ready. After winning the Conference and Division titles in 1983, the boys’ baseball team is preparing for another fine season. Returning starters are Mike Livingston (CF), Frank Milillo (3B), Anthony Irwin (F), Mike Cuiffo (RF), John Dougherty (P), Chris Remusat (C), Artie Canestro (P), and all division nominee Scott Johnson (P). Under the direction of Coach Goldman, the team is hoping for another successful season. 1983 John Albanese Mike Ciuffo Artie Canestro John Dougherty Anthony Irwin Scott Johnson Mike Livingston Sports 109 Varsity Baseball Team Frank Milillo Chris Remusat Ken Robold Kolin Smith Joe Veracka Bruce Wartel Steve Werner Rounding the Bases Diane Cardillo awaits her turn at the plate while watching the action. After hitting the ball, Terry Brown hustles down to first base. Third baseman Sue D’Ella gets set to throw over to first. 110 Sports Fouling the ball off. Virginia Tramontana stays alive at the plate. Another rewarding season is in the future for the 1984 Softball Team, coached by Mr. Martone. Last year’s team was the most successful ever here at Mepham. They ended the season with three straight victories over Lawrence to finish with a record of 11-7 and qualify for the playoffs — a first for a Mepham softball team. The team won their first round game against Berner by the score of 6-5, but lost by the same score in the second round to Sewanhaka. With many returning starters, the team is hoping for another winning and exciting season. Mepham will be led by seniors Terry Brown, outfield; Diane Cardillo, second base; Sue D’Elia, third base; Liz Gangi, pitcher; and Virginia Tramontana, outfield. AnneMarie DeLuca jumps out of her catcher’s stance to snag a high pitch. ___________ _______________________ Following through on a pitch is Liz Gang!. She missed most of last Top Row: Carol Glovanniello, Lois Luckner, Marla Baldassl, Sue D’Elia. Beth Sannerud. Bottom Row: season with a hand injury, but hopefully she’ll return strongly to help Joanne Corless. AnneMarie DeLuca, Terry Brown. Diane Cardillo. Liz Gangl, Lisa Cicero. Mepham to another winning season. bove: Second baseman Diane Cardillo digs out a low throw during pre-game Infield drills. Terry Brown poses for the photographer in a light moment on the sidelines before the game. Sports 111 Keep Your Eye on the . . . The powerful return is shown by the expression on Eric Kussoy’s face. Scott Stern lunges to reach the ball. Rich Steigman follows through on his return. 112 Sports Evaluating the team's success of 14 0, is Coach Marlborough. Ball op Rot ' Coach Marlborough. Rob Mulbyan. Micharl Voighl. Scott Stern. Saul Richmond. Howard Freeman. Man Abelton. Richard Stetgman KuSSOy volleys at the net while Matt Abelson anticipates the next ollom Row Peter Tolo. Brian Robert . Gary Rand man. Enc Ku� oy. Mark Goodman. Ken Schneider move. x x '■ A W'i a. Brian Roberts returns an off balance shot. Scott Stem shows his forehand with nearly perfect form during practice. For most of us, when it comes time to flip our wall calendars to the month of March, we are preparing for the culmination of a brutal winter season. But for the Mepham tennis players, March is the beginning of their quest for stardom. Last season, the boys’ team, led by rookie head coach Mr. Marlborough, attained its full potential. After twelve straight victories in regular season play, Mepham entered the conference playoffs against Valley Stream South. After a victory on their home court, Mepham was forced to face Uniondale for the third time during the year. A close 4-3 victory gave Mepham its first county title. Coach Marlborough returns this season with the same high expectations he held in last year’s preseason. After an exciting intrasquad tournament, the lineup is set. The 1984 starting Mepham team includes three year letterman Richard Steigman and Howard Freeman, senior repeat starters Peter Toto and Matthew Abelson, and newcomer David Susswein. The future of the Squad lies in the talent of juniors Eric Kussoy, Brian Roberts. Scott Stern, Craig Rosenstein, Mike Voigt, Gary Randman and Howard Effron, as well as sophomores Evan Freedman and Kevin Palmeri. Also included in this year’s plans for a repeat championship are outstanding (rookie) freshmen Doug Livingston and Steven Katz. Mepham boys’ tennis promises to provide an exciting challenge to its new division in order to bring honors to the Mepham spring season. hsplaying his powerful backhand, Richard Steigman goes on to an ndefeated season. Sports 113 V Game, Set and Match Tod Row Coach Marlborough, Michele Haiken, llene Jacobs, Amy Serper Helene Lennon. Janet Amsterdam, Nicole Rudolfsson, Allison Ba ael Nadine Tromberg. Missing from photo are Julie Estes and Anna Michele Haiken follows through . | on a return at practice. Awaiting a serve, Nadine concentrates on the ball. Partners Janet Amsterdam and Nadine Tromberg discuss strategy for Following through on her serves at practice Michele perfects her form, their next match. Above: Displaying her two-handed backhand is Amy Serper. 114 Sports hatoOMI The tennis team could be seen every afternoon during the fall, perfec- Michele keeps her eye on the ball ting their shots. as she prepares for a return. Due to last year’s outstanding season, the 1983 girls’ tennis team advanced two conferences and played against some of Long Island’s toughest teams. Although the team didn’t have a victorious season, they tried their hardest and had a great time. The team would like to thank Coach Marlborough for his patience and good humor. His support and help made the team complete. Coach Marlborough gives some tips to Amy. The concentration, during her serve, is shown on Nadine’s face as she llene Jacobs stretches to reach the ball with her forehand, follows through. Sports 115 Taking the Plunge Between races. Matt Chase tries to keep warm. Below: Off to a quick start. Andy Holzinger tries to beat his opponent across the pool Top Row Joe Manctnl. Martin Giant , Anttl Manilla. Danny DePalo Bottom Row Marc Garber. Matt Chase. Enc Hahn. Steven Savad 116 Sports Diving in to begin the 50 yard freestyle. The Mepham Calhoun swim team gets off to a great start In the early morning hours of practice, the swim team jokes around. After a tough race. Matt Chase shakes hands with a worthy opponent. Sports 117 With a victorious season opener over Freeport, the Bellmore-Merrick boys’ swim team got off to a great start. As the season progressed, we continued to rock such teams as Cold Spring Harbor, Uniondale and Great Neck North and South. However, we ended the season with 8 wins and 4 losses. Coach LaRosa’s efforts to push us through a successful season included six o’clock in the morning workouts and vacation time practices as well. Our hard work paid off when the team took First Place in the “Nassau County Diving Relay Carnival,’’ Third Place in the “Ironman Pentathelon” and Fourth Place in the “Long Island Invitational Conference.” Our next goals are to place well in the “Nassau County Championships,” and to send a few swimmers to the “New York State Qualifying Meet.” Throughout our season, two swimmers have consistently excelled. These two are our Captain Matt Chase and sophomore Joe Mancini. Overall, our team has done well and we plan on continuing the tradition in the 84-85 season. Making a Splash Below: Angela swam the breaststroke as both an individual event and in the medly relay. While getting ready to swim another lap, Angela hangs on to the edge of the pool. In a team meeting at the ropes, Angela and April take a breather from their swimming. April practices her breaststroke during one of the team’s tiring Mepham’s members of the Bellmore-Merrick swim team pose at poolside. From Left to Right: Angela practices. Morales, Patty Raftery, April Warner, and Michelle Hadlow. 118 Sports Below: Sophomore Michelle Hadlow joined the three Mepham seniors on the swim team. Here, she relaxes between events. Team captain. April Warner, comes up for a breath of air during one of her numerous laps. We had a 4-6 record. Our best relay was third best in the county. Four girls from Mepham participated. Mr. Peters was our coach. Who were we? Yes, the Bellmore-Merrick Girls’ Swim Team. Yes, Mepham — there is a swim team! Captain April Warner, Angela Morales, Patty Raftery, and Michelle Hadlow, along with twelve others, were superbly coached by Mr. Peters. We worked hard and thought strongly of our motives. We never let down when losing or let up when winning. We swam in meets with fluctuating scores, and meets which were blowouts. But that never changed our attitudes, it just made us more intense. Each of us had a best event which we swam in every meet (different strokes for different folks). April was our 100 yard backstroker, Angela swam 100 yard breaststroke, Patty was our star 500 yard freestyler, and Michelle swam in the last freestyle relay. We swam up to three events each, and Patty frequently totalled 28 laps in a single swim meet. Our 200 yard medly relay, in which Angela swam a 50 yard breaststroke, and April anchored with a 50 yard freestyle spring, helped us to get ahead in the meets, being that it was the first event. We stymied our opponents through the first half of the season, then we were beaten three times. The relay loses told us to work harder. The result was placing third in the County Championships Meet, and second in the Team Championships. Freestyler Patty Raftery grabs a breath of air between strokes. In every meet. April swam in the 100 yard backstroke among her other events. Between her events. Angela grabs a few minutes on the ropes. Sports 119 Cheering to Victory . . . Top Row: Nancy Northam, Stephanie Kaplan. Lynne Coleman, Jane Randel, Laurie Coleman, Leslie Wind. The cheerleaders start perfecting and practicing their cheers early in Bottom Row: Dianne Degree, Mariann Igneri, Carrie Diamond, Francine Rush. Amy Susman, Julie Mlawer. the year, in order to get a jump on the season. 120 Sports Showing a true cheerleader’s warmth is Stephanie Kaplan. The cheerleaders patiently wait for the Homecoming parade to begin. Showing their enthusiasm during the Homecoming game. ✓ V Amy Susman showing her winning smile. Taking a break between cheers is Nancy Northam. Cheering throughout the football and basketball seasons, the varsity cheerleaders led by captains Carrie Diamond and Julie Mlawer, worked very hard this year. While raising school spirit and cheering the school teams, the girls achieved victories of their own. The many hours of preparation and practice paid off when the girls won first place in the cheerleading competition. Captain Julie Mlawer leads the cheerleaders in one of their original cheers. Sports 121 Captain Carrie Diamond showing her support for our team. In unison, the cheerleaders clap for the football team. Kicking Up Their Heels . . . Members of the kickline display their talent during the Homecoming football game. Members of the kickline participating in the Homecoming parade. Above: The Pirettes preparing for the pep rally to begin. 122 Sports Top Row: Laura Vassel, Maria Molinelli, Cara Tuzzolino, Jill Nadler, Brenda Miller, Eileen Bishop, Lisa Elfante, Andrea Ambrosia, Diane Morgan. Nicole Spinosa, Masako Didio, Laura Pollack. Bottom Row: Chris Herrera, Karen Earl, Jennifer Carrano, Evelyn Guillen, Pamela Walsh, Michele Lanigan, Susan Scalise, Terry O’Toole, Donna Ross. Mrs. Banta giving last minute advice during the Homecoming game. Entertaining the fans during halftime. This year the Pirettes worked very hard to restore Mepham’s traditional excellence in Kickline. Everyone on the squad contributed a great deal of effort and cooperation to make this year a success. Devoting much time to the squad was coach and friend Mrs. Banta. Keeping in step during the Homecoming parade. Sports 123 The Kickline, moments before their routine. Co-Captains Michele Lanigan and Pam Walsh taking a break during practice. Giving It a Twirl Members: Michelle Merriwether Eileen Rosen Sima Weinsaft Sue Ziegler Many great performances were experienced by the 1983-1984 twirlers. Through the cold winter games, the twirlers expressed their support and enthusiasm twirling to the band’s music. Captains were Sue Ziegler and Eileen Rosen. 124 Sports Captain Sue Ziegler leads the band during the Homecoming game. Strutting her style among the crowd along the Homecoming route is Michelle Merriwether. Eileen Rosen during the finale of the routine. Watch the Birdie Posing for the photographer, some of the returning players surround Miss MacCoy. Following through on an overhand shot, Meegan Hayes watches her return go over the net. Jeannine Perrin relaxes before practice. The 1984 Badminton team is looking ahead to another successful year after last season’s record of 5-2. The team will be led by singles players Kiran Chainani, Sue Jansen and Jane Randel and doubles’ teams of Meegan Hayes and Jean-nine Perrin, and Corine Ryan and Anne Hillman. With Miss MacCoy’s patient coaching the team should do quite well. Top Row: Miss MacCoy. Corine Ryan. Lisa Coscette, Andrea DeFino, Anne Hillman. Nancy Engelhart, Lisa Fading back for a shot, Jeannine khwartz. Front Row: Meegan Hayes. Cathy Watson, Jane Randel. Jeannine Perrin. Susan Jansen. Perrin keeps her eye on the Christine Emma. Missing: Pam Townson and Kiran Chainani. birdie. Sports 125 Up and Over Terry Brown puts the ball into play with perfect serving form Middle : (Left) Team members Sue Seufert and Greta Delargy celebrate their victory over Lawrence. (Right) Meegan concentrates on the ball as she prepares to bump it up to the setter. “Good ups Meegs!” Top Row: Karen Rosenblum, Maura McDonough, Ellen Delargy, Sue Seufert, Renee Seufert, Toni Anne Caponi, Miss MacCoy. Middle Row: Corinne Ryan, Chris Kempner, Greta Delargy, Sue D’Ella, Terry Brown. Bottom Row: Lisa Cicero, Megan Hayes. Lisa Landau. Missing: Cindy Emma. The awesome extension of Sue Seufert blocks Lawrence’s powerful spike 126 Sports Miss MacCoy discusses game strategy with the team during a timeout. In position to receive the serve. Ellen and Lisa are ready to move to Sue gets her arms over the net for a block against Lawrence. She led the ball. the team in blocks, and frequently blocked the opponent’s serve. This year, the girls’ volleyball team experienced something new. Usually the team has had many experienced players, but this year, the team consisted of mostly inexperienced but hardworking girls. The team did not let this fact shadow their season. They stuck together and learned a lot about the game of volleyball and at the same time they had a lot of fun. The team was led by seniors, Terry Brown (Captain), Toni Anne Caponi, Sue D’Elia, Ellen Delargy (Captain), Meegan Hayes, and Sue Seufert (Captain). They competed in a very tough league but were not easily discouraged. Every afternoon they practiced for up to three hours working to be the best they could. The team owes a great deal of thanks to coach Miss MacCoy. ecping her eyes on the ball. Terry gets ready to set the ball back to ue for the spike. Up to spike the ball is junior Corinne Ryan. Sports 127 Slam Dunk The 1983-84 Mepham Pirate Basketball team fought hard all season long, and despite frequently coming up short, was able to stay in many games against teams of great ability. The season began with a 42-41 victory over West Hempstead. Ten consecutive hard losses then followed, including two 1-point losses and a loss to eventual Long Island champion Long Beach, despite a 14-2 first quarter lead. The team stayed together, however, to win two conference games — both over Oceanside. Frank Marinello led the team in scoring and rebounds, while Captain Michael Francese was the quarterback on the floor. Both contributed many key baskets in the close games. Forward Jordan Katz provided enthusiasm and aggressive play. Mike Stefanelli, a season long starter at forward, played well and should lead the team next season. Senior Rich Steigman came off the bench to lift the Pirates to their victory at Oceanside and started for the remainder of the season. Three year player Matt Abelson, senior Howie Freeman, and juniors Steve Molinelli, Andy Rather, Dave Brendel, Joe Masucci along with sophomore Dennis Hood helped keep the team together and loose throughout the season. The team would also like to thank Coach Gerek for his inspiration and coaching skills. Right: Jordan Katz tries for two on home turf. Frank Marinello rebounds one from the Uniondale Knights. Jordan, Mike and Frank score off the line in the last home basketball game. Gaining control of the bail, Mike Francese goes up for two. 128 Sports In the Friday home Conference victory against Oceanside. Dennis Top Row: Matt Abelson, Mike Stefanelli, Jordan Katz. Mike Francese. Frank Marinello, Steven Molinelli. Bot-Hood takes a shot at the basket__________________________________________________tom Row: Dennis Hood. Howie Freeman. Joe Masucci. Andy Ratner. Rich Steigman. Dave Brendel. Steigman and Matt Abelson share a quiet moment before last game. Regaining control of the ball. Andy Ratner dribbles the ball down mid court. Above: In the season finale. Michael Frances makes a foul shot on Long Beach turf. Sports 129 Swish Middle: Mepham’s starting team gets ready for the jump. Sue, are you looking for your contact? Coming down with the rebound, Renee Seufert gets ready to put the ball back up. 130 Sports Top Row: AnneMarie DeLuca, Renee Seufert, Alyse Goldsmith (Manager). Middle Row: Greta Delargy, Ellen Delargy, Wendy Jester, Winnie Yim. Bottom Row: Cindy Emma. Samantha Mulligan. Virginia Tramontana, Diane Cardillo, Sue Seufert. Missing: Terry Brown, Cheryl Kuskowski, and Liz Gangi. Stretching out her arms. Sue Seufert traps the opponent and tries to block a pass, as the rest of the team hustles back on defense. Shooting over the opponent. Diane Cardillo scores 2 points from the outside on a jump shot. Point Guard Virginia Tramontana drives in for a lay-up. Get During pre-game warm ups. Sue Seufert practices her shot. Sue led Hit!! the team in scoring with 169 points and In rebounds with 143. When practice started in late November, the 1983-84 girls, basketball team knew they faced a challenging season. With only three returning varsity players and a new coach, Mr. Goldman, there were many offenses and defenses to be learned before league games began. Led by seniors Sue Seufert, Virginia Tramontana, Diane Cardillo, Terry Brown, Ellen Delargy, and Liz Gangi, the team practiced every day, always giving 100% and having fun. Their hard work paid off as the team boasted a mid-season record of 4-2. The team’s persistence carried through the second half of the season, including a very exciting and well-played first half against League Champions, Freeport. Mepham went on to finish with a record of 7-5. Two of those losses were in hard-fought games against Lawrence, which were lost by a total of 3 points. The team qualified for the play-offs and in the opening round was matched with Plainedge, the top seeded team in the County. The experience of Plainedge showed us they took advantage of every opportunity and defeated the hustling Mepham players. The elimination from the play-offs did not over-shadow the memories of a very successful and fun-filled season. The team owes many thanks to Mr. Goldman for his work in getting us ready for the season and into the play-offs, and to Mr. McManus for his support and fill-in coaching. Ellen Delargy takes a shot from During a time out, the team takes a breather while Coach Goldman the inside. discusses the offense and defense. To start the game, Sue Seufert out-jumps Baldwin to get her hand on the ball and tap it to a guard to gain possession. Mepham went on to win the game by the score of 43-21. Sports 131 On Target Dennis Rich. Ron Ghiradella. John Moore. Mr Chalmers. John Berry, Rich DiSalvo. Steve Rich. John Moore takes aim from kneeling position. Looking through the sight. Steve Rich prepares to fire. John Berry looks down the range while relaxing between shots. 132 Sports Shooting off hand. Ron Ghiradella. takes careful aim. Below John Berry watches a teammate’s target through the scope to find where the bullets hit This year’s Rifle Team was a very young and inexperienced group. With the exception of senior Ron Ghiradella and junior Dennis Rich, the team is made up of first year shooters. This being a year of growth should mean an excellent year next year. Ron has been a solid member of the varsity team for three years and will be missed next year. Coach Chalmers cleans out a gun during practice. i:iW Taking aim from a prone position is Rich DiSalvo. Sports 133 LAXS Attackman Joey Dunn shows off his unique style. Joey Dunn gives it his all in a game against the Cougars. The 1984 season was “the year of rehabilitation” for Mepham’s LaCrosse team. The entire team, with its two year captain Jerry Baratta and returning starters Joey Dunn, Marc Ferrante, Joe Kane, Eric Pomisel, Jim Hodnett and the help of goalies, Pip Dunn and Rich Dietz, we have had a successful season. Finally, we would like to give special thanks to our coach Jay Lupetin for his inspiration and outstanding dedication. Above: Joe Kane and Mike Loney take a breather from practice. Right: Racing to gain control, a Pirate and Cougar dash for the ball. 134 Sports Participating Students Jim Hodnett waits anxiously. Dennis Dunathan Steven Dunn John Feulner Dondi Fusco John Potamousis Michael San Filippo Michael Teves Jerry Baratta Joseph Dunn Marc Ferrante Chris Garone Jim Hodnett Eric Pomisel Walter Robinson Tommy Togneri Rich Dietz John Colombi Joseph Kane Guy Reid Facing off with Kennedy, Jerry Baratta tries to gain control. Jerry Baratta exulting after a great play. On the Right Track Christine Curtin is a young lady who certainly needs no introduction. She began competing for Mepham High School as an eighth grader and took the running field by storm. By the end of her first cross country season that year, she captured the county title. Since then she has won numerous County and State competitions in both cross-:ountry and track n field. Extreme dedication and hard work has helped her overcome constant pressure, and impending injuries. However, the rewards include winning two National Championships. During her five year career at Mepham, hardly a week went by without an article about her in Newsday. The Times, or a national magazine. Miss Curtin is wished much success in the future and we know we will hear more of her as time goes on. In the front as always. Chris Curtin surpasses the other runners. Debbie Cuttitta winning the 2 mile at Mepham. Coach Limmer gives advice to Chad Willacy. A pack of Mepham runners (Jeff Nicosia. Bud McQuillan. Pete Lang. John Willix, and Richard Wermilinger) take the lead in the 2 mile race. Before a workout, the girls of the team loosen up by stretching. 136 Sports On the Run Front Row: Rich Jacobs, Pete Lang, John Wilken. Back Row: Rick Kruse, Chris Mahon. Rodger King, Jeff Resting after a workout, Buddy McQuillan looks on at his teammates. Nicosia. Front Row: Kiernan O’Toole, Debbie Cuttitta, Liane Symanzik, Chris Curtin. Back Row: Dina Tischler, Lisa Amy Weed. Kieman O’Toole, Christine Curtin and Lisa Ferrara Ferrara. Gayle Skelly, Cheryl Stibritz. won the H.S. 2 Mile Relay Championship of America in the Penn Relays, with the fastest time (9:03.8) in the U.S.A.. on April 27, 1984 Above: Noticing the photographer, the team gives a smile before the run. 138 Sports This was another banner season for Mepham’s boys and girls Cross Country teams as they continued to show that they were, by far, the finest combined program in New York State. The girls’ team was named one of America’s 25 best teams (All-American) for the 3rd year in a row as they won the County Championship and finished 3rd in NYS, even without America’s top female runner, Chris Curtin, who spent the latter part of the season on the sidelines with an injury. The girls’ team continued undefeated, emerging 13-0 — they have never lost. Mepham’s boys once again astounded the critics with a 5th place finish in the N.Y. State meet, as they proved to be Long Island’s top team once again. The boys’ team was also undefeated, 14-0, as they ran their undefeated streak to 49 in a row and went to the States for the 9th time in 11 years — the best record in N.Y.S. Strong leadership by Chris Curtin, Debbie Cuttitta, Chris Mahon, Rodger King and Jeff Nicosia hopefully has planted the seeds once again in Mepham’s younger runners to bloom next year, as Mepham will continue the tradition of turning out top flight distance running teams. Sports 139 Spare Time Coach Costanzo watches his boys play a challenging match. Saul Richman shows his nearly perfect form. Keeping his eyes on the pins. In his follow through, Chris Edom aims for the pins. John Farrell prepares to throw the ball. Proving to be a determined and competitive group, the 1983-1984 boys’ bowling team was forced with the prospect of rebuilding. Steve Lander and John Farrell were the only students returning from last year’s team. Newcomers to the team included juniors Saul Richman and Steve Lehman, as well as sophomores, G. J. Simon and Chris Edom. Though the team wasn’t able to gain a spot in the county championships and didn’t fare as well as previous year’s teams, all the bowlers participated and took on each match as a new challenge to be met with enthusiasm and determination. The team exemplified the true spirit of sportsmanship. As for the future. Coach Costanzo and the rest of the boys’ bowling team may look forward to a great deal of learning and development and the victories that will inevitably accompany it. 140 Sports Top row: John Farrell. Steve Lander, Saul Richman. Bottom row Steve Lehman, Chris Edom, G. J. Simon. Steve Lander led the 1983-84 Bowling Team throughout the season Spare Time Following through on her shot, Kathy Sue Jansen and Coach Martone check out the team's score. McAuliffe watches the ball. The girls’ bowling team started out with a great first half. The varsity team, in second place, consisted of captains Kathy McAuliffe and Terri Fuchs, Michelle Mer-riweather, and alternates Sue Jansen, Andrea DeFino, and Marlene Frederick. The team hopes to make it to the counties but even if they don’t, the season has been a great success. Concentrating on the pins, Terri Fuchs prepares for her shot Top Row: Coach Martone, Sherri Goldstein. Marlene Frederick, Cindy Ratner. Terri Fuchs, Kathy McAuliffe. Sue Jansen. Patty Raftery, Todd Picarillo (Manager). Bottom Row: Patti Morrissey, Helen Zanet-ti, Lisa Ulanoff, Andrea DeFino, Patty Morrissey, Michelle Merriweather. Sports 141 Taking Hold Looking for a guillotine is Dennis Mejias. Above: The Ref declares Alan Amelia the winner in this tough match 142 Sports with Plainedge. Above: Ralph Connetta wins his match as he pins his opponent. Members: Top Row Coach Muscara Rob Poinvil Scott Pfister Darren Katz Robert Exner Robert Carlow Willie Lacy Coach Walter Middle Row: Glen Rommel Paul Figliomeni Ralph Connetta Michael Arena Doug Taylor Sal Adamo Anthony Adamo Bottom Row: Phil Belzafiore Willie Viggiano Rich Mehl Dean Marson Dennis Mejias Alan Amelia Phil Tavella Mike Moody Ready to warm-up for his match is Mike Arena. Th Mepham High School wrestling team completed another successful season with an 8-4 record The team was both division and conference dual meet champions Furthermore, the team was division tournament champion and placed 5th in the Nassau County Tournament The team was led by Tncaptains Mike Arena. Dennis Mejias, and Alan Amelia The team got off to an exciting start by crowning four Sprig Gardner Tournament Champions They were Glenn Rommel 191 lbs.). Dean Marson (98 lbs.), Dennis Mejias (118 lbs ). and Mike Arena (145 lbs ) At the Massapequa Christmas Tournament. Rommel. Mejias, and Arena were champions, along with Alan Amelia, who won the outstanding wrestler award for the tournament In the division tournament. Mepham took the team title, along with having six individual champions which Included Willie Viggtar.o (91). Dean Marson (98). Dennis Mejias (105). Philip Tavella (119). Ralph Conetta (132). and Mike Arena (138) In the Nassau County Tournament. Mike Arena was champion for the third year In a row (the first 3 time county champ for Mepham). Going into the state tournament he had a 29-0 record. Arena was also voted most valuable wrestler m the Spng Gardner tournament, and division tournament and he has won 5 tournament titles thu year, approaching the NYS Championships Also having an extremely successful season was Dennis Mejias who won 3 tournament titles and placed second in the counties. He finished the season with an outstanding 25 2-1 record. Dennis finished his high school career with 2 county titles, and one state title Mepham s greatest disappointment involved Captain Alan Amelia After starting the season well, by winning the Massapequa Christmas Tournament, and receiving the Outstanding Wrestler Award, he suffered an injury that kept him out for the rest of the season He was greatly Dean Marson readies himself for the match against William Alcarese of Plainedge. missed by the team during dual meets and tournaments The other seniors who greatly contributed to the team's success were Dean Marson. with 2 tournament titles, and a 19-7-1 record, and Ralph Connetta. with one tournament title Hooking a Plainedge opponent is Alan Amelia. Above: Members of the team observe a match in progress. Above Right: For placing second in the counties in 1983, Dennis Mejias. Alan Amelia and Mike Arena receive an award for their outstanding performance. Sports 143 Finishing Touches Getting ready for the next play, the two teams begin to organize themselves. Trying for a touchdown, Dennis Dunathan makes his way past a Dragon. Rich Dietz tries to overcome an inescapable Levittown Dragon. Watching their team mates, John Frisolone and Bill Caprio relax for a brief moment. Going into the 1983-84 Mepham Varsity Football Season, coaches A1 Goldman and Bob Young held high expectations for their “mighty Pirates”. Much to their dismay, the team concluded the season with a 1-7 record. Despite the teams downfall, they continued to play with great intensity due to the key members of the squad. Led by All-County Tailback and captain, Rich Dietz and captains Marc Ferrante and Jerry Barratta, the teams unity, enthusiasm and willingness to play continued, despite their losses. Other members deserving honorable mention are the Offensive and Defensive units consisting of: Brian Pierce, Walter Robinson, Chris Remusat, Gerard Curry, Brian Simonetti, Christopher Hammond, Joe Villari, Dave Callahan, Chris Garone, Brian Pollack, Matt Switsky, Brian Barry and Bruce Kaufman. Among these players came All Division Guard Michael Fegan. A special thanks to Michael Livingston, Dominic DeVivo and Scott Wunder for their dedication to the team despite their injuries. Realizing trouble is on the way. Chris Torti (82) comes to help Rich Dietz (42). 144 Sports With the score tied in the second period, (7-7) the eager team cheers their fellow members on. After a tough game, Marc Ferrante catches his breath before going back out again. Top Left: Gerard Curry lies motionless after an unexpected tackle by the Dragons. Left: An injured Scott Wunder gets medical attention after suffering a broken ankle. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS Jerry Baratta Neil Isola Brian Barry Joe Kane Dan Buzan Bruce Kaufman Dave Callahan Jackie Phelps Ron Capaldi Brian Pierce Bill Caprio Brian Pollack Mike Ciuffo Walter Robinson Gerard Curry Brian Simonetti Rich Dietz Matthew Switsky Dennis Dunathan Tommy Togneri Mike Fegan Joe Villari Marc Ferrante Scott Wunder John Frisolone Michael Livingston Chris Garone Chris Remusat Sean Givans Chris Torti Chris Hammond Dominick DeVivo Sports 145 Finishing Touches Discussing the previous events, the team questions each other about their next set up Coach Al Goldman gives team advice and strategy to Joe Kane. Watching their team s strategy, the Pirates anxiously await. Rich Dietz makes his way down the field, hoping for a touchdown. Above: At the line of scrimmage. Mepham’s Pirates get ready for iheir next intense move. 146 Sports 148 Sports In the past three years, Mepham has participated in many activities, demonstrating that we are not confined to classroom life alone. Many of our annual events showed how much Mepham’s students support the school. These activities show the Class of 1984 united, making these past three years full of many fond memories. 150 Divider Also displaying their spirit, the cafeteria cooks pose for a moment before the 5th period rush. Topping It Off Hats came in many varieties. Here are the simplest to the most eccentric. Michael Livingston (middle) wears a Mepham original. Beginning the excitement of the most unusual week to hit Mepham was hat day. Viking caps, right down to the traditional baseball caps were found within Mepham. Oh — even Mickey Mouse showed up for the gala event! But not only the students had all the fun. The administrators and teachers also joined in on the excitement. Even Mr. Rutley donned his cap for the occasion! Not shown on these pages, but certainly not forgotten, are Color Day and Clash Day. The red-clad seniors surpassed the juniors and sophomores, making Mepham look like a canvas splashed with color. On Clash Day, it seemed as if everyone raided his or her house to find his or her father’s ugliest tie, to go along with an article of clothing from every trend, fad and era. It was one of the few times when the uglier — the better! Dean Hillbilly” Marson waits on the cafeteria line during 6th period. Angela Morales stocks up on energy in the cafeteria before hitting the rodeo and English class. 152 Activities Even during class. Mrs. Salvanl and Anne Marie Curry display their hats. Even the faculty participated in hat day. Mrs. Banta, Mr McQuillan and Mr. Amoroso didn’t want to While munching his lunch, Dr. Fine catches the photographer sneaking a pic-miss out on all the fun. ture 0f him. Everyone knew hat day was a success when Mr. Rutley was seen In his cap. Also pictured are Carrie Diamond and Diane Morgan. Mepham's third floor librarians pose to show that not only the kids want to have all the fun. Atop Matt Chase’s head is one of the most original hats to hit Mepham. With an early morning start, hat day began great. Mrs. Riefberg, Mr. Chalmers, Mr. Brown and Mr. M greet the students at attendance. Activities 153 Richard Wermelinger and Stephen Black soak in the Hawaiian atmosphere in the cafeteria Aloha! Chris Hammond and Steve Molinelli dress Hawaiian style to show the fun of a vacation in Hawaii m Aloha! As you can see, Hawaiian day made the biggest splash. Students must have really needed a vacation, because when they heard about Hawaiian day they went crazy. Don’t let the fact that it was the middle of October fool you. To us, it was 90 degrees in sunny Honolulu, and we loved every minute of it. It may have gotten a little chilly in class, but we kept that Hawaiian spirit all day long. How could we not? Everywhere we looked it was Hawaii. We had hula girls, tourists, and beach bums with shades and suntan oil. This was the 4th day in our spirit week and by now we knew the crazier the better! Who knows, maybe this is how Don Ho got started. Jimmy Callahan models the latest in Hawaiian fashion. Diane Morgan and Julie Mlawer show their friends their rendition of a Hawaiian dance. 154 Activities Above: Todd Mitchell and his pet parrot catch the sun’s rays dur ing lunch. injoying Hawaiian Day )u t as much a� the tludflUl. the faculty join in on the fun itnce Donna l.ostella and Anne Mam- Cutty couldn't get to Hawaii, they brought Hawaii to 4epham Lacking the beach at Mepham. Chris Hammond and Todd Mitchell create their own in the Mepham Sand pit. Activities 155 Before going to the beach, Paul Schain takes time out to catch a couple classes. Everyone knows that no pets are allowed in school. However, on Hawaiian Uay Mr. Rutley made an exception. Here Chris Herrera and Donna Ross show their pet parrot the excitement in Mepham. A 1 0 h a 1 Class Prez Michael Fegan gets into the swing of Hawaiian day. Wishing they could be vacationing in sunny Hawaii, Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Wisla do the next best thing and come to school all decked out. Blocking out the light’s glare in the cafeteria, Richard Wermelinger’s sun glasses come in quite handy. 156 Activities We Could Have Danced All Night! Above: The empty gym, full of decorations provides a perfect setting for the Homecoming Dance. Dancing under the arcs of balloons, the crowd begins to get into the mood. Activities 157 We Could Have Danced All Night! Michael Jackson’s “Beat It got everyone dancing on the floor. The first ever Homecoming Dance was held the night before the famed Homecoming Parade. Members of Student Government helped the Disc Jockey decorate the gym with helium balloons, forming two white arches. Watching one’s friends shake, rattle and roll for three strong hours was incredible. Wild dances and outrageous outfits were sported. Even teachers boogied-down. The dance was a great success. As the students arrive at the dance, everyone takes notice of the great decorations. Right: Even as the night went on. the dancing never ended. Keeping in step to the beat, Linnea Hanus, Evelyn Guillen, and Dean Marson enjoy the music. Lori Schain dances through the night. 158 Activities Gathering around the dance floor, the students look on as others break dance. As the crowd watches. Phil Tavella exhibits his breaking skills. Below: As the evening progresses, the crowd flocks to the dance floor. Mr Rice dresses for the special occasion. Cindy Horowitz and Lisa Prestigiacomo dance under the line of balloons. Activities 159 Mepham Loves A Parade MEPHAM HOMECOMING Saturday October 29 1'30p.m. 11 Mepham vs. Kennedy Join your students, alumni, ( and friends in the I Annual I r.BECOMING Displaying her support. Deebbie Scalise participates in the parade. Before the parade begins. Frank Dilappy poses with the SS Mepham showing his true school spirit. As the Homecoming Parade gets underway, James Boyle waits for his cue to begin the music. 160 Activities By the looks of things, the Mepham Pirates were going to try their hardest to prove who was the best in Bellmore The morning after the Homecoming Dance, Bellmore awoke to a cheering mass of maroon and gray Pirates and Pirrettes. The Homecoming King and Queen — Alan Amelia and Julie Pilgrim — rode through the Parade in a car in front of Mepham’s own Pirate ship. The ship was decorated with colorful streamers which preceded a dozen cars driven by students with other screaming students hanging out of them. The Parade started at the train station and wove throughout the streets of Bellmore, and ended at our home turf. Seniors Danny Socci. Jordan Katz and Steven Masciteili were ready to tell everyone that Mepham was 1! Grand Marshals Greenblatt (right) and Berridge (left) drive down Stewart Avenue on a sunny day in October. Activities 161 A line of cars and floats follow the SS Mepham in the beginning of the parade. Above: Mepham students show their support by dressing for the occasion. Jordan Katz, Jeannine Perrin and Mary Holohan give a final yell as the parade comes to a close. 162 Activities Above: Carole Falcone. Sue Jansen and Michelle Kushner shake their pom poms to boost Mepham’s morale. Mepham students go all out to show support and enthusiasm by decorating their cars. Braving the cold of October. Joanna Davila bundles up to keep warm. Gathering together for a team talk is the football team. By tackling one of the Cougars. Mepham shows its superiority. Even a Loss Couldn’t Rain On Our Parade Acting like a true pirate is Kathy Gould. Activities 163 Julie Pilgrim shows Ms. D’Amour how to get into the Christmas spirit. Santa Came to Mepham Stretching to reach the top of the tree is Toni Anne Caponi. 164 Activities Karen Calla and Kim Johnson stop between periods to show their Christmas spirit. Wrapping and preparing the gifts for delivery are Mary Holohan and Julie Pilgrim. Since the Student Government was so successful among Mepham students, the club decided to reach out to Manhattan and fabricate a gift drive for St. Bartholomew’s Orphanage. They reached their expectations quite easily when they collected over 230 wrapped gifts — stuffed animals, dolls, toys, cars and games — from Mepham Students. The officers of the club, along with Mr. Rutley, journeyed into the city on the dark, rainy December 28th to hand out the gifts and eat lunch with the young orphans. Nevertheless, the day turned out bright when all the children’s smiles were turned on. It was a rewarding experience for all those who gave their time. Mepham students expressed their generosity by bringing in gifts for a children’s orphanage. Angela Morales. Julie Pilgrim. Pete Bedell and Dave Wartel assist Mr. Cuchel in the delivery of the gifts to the orphanage. Meegan Hayes and Christine Montiero paint ornaments for the Christmas tree. Activities 165 Friday Night Outings Mepham Pirettes windmill their pleated line at mid court. Above: Jordan Katz sails in the corner for a two point jumper against Oceanside. Paul Scham and Pat McCallum join the cheerleading circle to show their spirit. Captain Pam Walsh cheers the Mepham Basketball Team on. 166 Activities Below: The masked Mepham students come out to support the team at the last home game During their final routine of the season, the Pirettes dazzle the spectators. Mike Stefanelli takes a shot in the game against the Knights. HF % V HO?1 In the last home game, Frank Marinello sinks one for Mepham as they go on to beat the Sailors. Lori Schain waits patiently to cap the basketball action. The excited fans shout and jump after Frank Marinello scores a basket during a game against the Oceanside Sailors. The Friday night Mepham home basketball games were an experience unto themselves. Stands packed with noisy fans were a common sight at the home of winning basketball teams — but why, then, did people flock to watch the Pirates? With the possible exception of watching the cheerleaders or kickline, the answer must be in th- x-citement generated by the fans themselves. How can anyone ever forget such chants as WE HAVE GIRLS!,” during the second half of a loss to Chaminade. or IT JUST DOESN’T MATTER!,’’ during the latter stages of just about any home loss, or possibly the constant chant of “SPAZ . . . SPAZ, whenever an opponent stepped to the foul line? The last home game, however, provided an experience unusual, even for Mepham fans. This unexpected happening was a victory — yes, the Pirates won their last home game, 64-59 over Oceanside. The fans were out in full force. A group even showed up with bags over their heads with the saying Mepham who? written on them. These people, along with the cheerleaders, kickline, and many other loyal fans, discovered that winning was actually more fun than losing and the Pirate fans, however unique they may be, found a common way to celebrate — they threw a party! Activities 167 Heart to Heart Posing before ll� « camera. Tommy Togneri and Amy Levitan slop dancing for a moment Resting between dances. Carrie Diamond and Stephanie Kaplan have a few laughs. Now that dances were “old hat” for Student Government, another one was organized to compliment Valentine’s Day. The gym was decorated similar to that of the Homecoming Day Dance. The break dancers showed classmates their moves, while The Prowlers, an excellent rock a billy band made up of Mepham Sophs, played quality renditions of 50’s type rock. The same D.J.’s kept the discs spinning, the lights blinking, the smoke rolling, and most important, the feet moving. Stacy Morris, Julie Pilgrim, Mary Holohan and Meegan Hayes act silly before the camera. Donna Zeller and her date fast dance during the early hours of the night. 4 DANCE W m UCi Feb 5 70 HEMES t W pANCE ' Rb IT Du„n9 ,he lunch period,. J P and J.P Ueannine Perrin and Julie Pilgrim) sell „cke,s foe the February 17,h Valentine Dance 168 Activities Enjoying themselves at the dance, Julie Estes. Masako Didio and Michele Haiken take a moment to Selling refreshments and food, Ingrid Bloomfield waits for the customers. catch the photographer. Anne Marie Curry and Laura White await the photographer to snap their picture. As the dance gets underway, the students gather around to check out the excitement, while an atmosphere is created by the D.J.’s. Far Left: Mike Livingston, E. J. Chino, Jordan Katz and Steven Mascitelli proceed near the dance floor unaware of the photographer. Above: Taking part in the action, Chris Remusat and Brenda Miller share a quiet moment together. Activities 169 Saying It With Flowers Sorting out the flowers, Maria Molinelli, Nadine Tromberg, and Masako Didio arrive at school at 6:00 am. Many of the Student Government representatives gather to arrange the flowers by color and homeroom. The heralded carnation sale for Valentine's Day was upon us once again. On the morning of February 14th, twenty-five Student Government members sorted over 1,300 carnations into homerooms. The red, pink, yellow and white flowers were sold the weeks before to the cupid-striken students. Separating the beautifully smelling flowers was not all that excruciating, but entering Mepham at 6 AM was tough. The carnation sale was the most difficult task Student Government encountered. Keeping the number of flowers sold corresponding to the amount of money collected, was defined as impossible by the officers and Mr. Cuchel. Good luck next year is their only sound advice! Before homeroom. Mary Holohan delivers the carnations. Meegan Hayes and Mary Holohan carry the carnations Into Mepham before most of us are even awake. Ellen Delargy and Virginia Tramontana carry more than their share of flowers to the students. 170 Activities • V Students of first period Bio class gather to show their carnations. Pat Marzano examines his flower while his fruit flies look on. Students and carnations were everywhere. Here, Virginia Tramontana sits in the library during her period off. Activities 171 Feeling sorry for Oscar, Michael Fegan, Pete Bedell and Ed Thompson boost Oscar’s feelings by sharing their carnations with him. Below: Carnation Day had everyone smiling Including Todd Mitchell and Nadine Tromberg. Stephen Pfister puts aside his flowers to study. Saying It With Flowers Below: Receiving an abundance of flowers. Sue Salata looks quite happy. Obviously Mary Beth Agramonte and Joanne Davila couldn’t wait for lunch. 172 Activities Above: Throughout the competition, the girls’ confidence was never ending. Cheering Their Way to the Top The finale for the Cheerleading Competition clinched the title to prove that Mepham's cheerleaders were the best. Left: The variety In the cheerleaders flawless routine showed off their hard work and originality. Mepham Varsity Cheerleaders Sweep Up at U.S.A. In both December 1983 and January 1984, the Varsity Cheerleaders won first place at the Competition held at U.S.A. skating rink. It was extremely exciting for the whole school. Fortunately, many people got “pscyhed” and came to spectate the event. The competition in December was the preliminaries, while the one in January was the finals. The Cheerleaders experienced a great disappointment near the end of the football season. This was of course, the tragic loss of their well known 4 level mount, due to a state and school district ruling against it. However, the cheerleaders overcame the frustrations and came up with other new and exciting movements. The cheerleaders hoped to get more involved with the teams this year, and along with the kickline, did such things as decorate the locker rooms for various football and basketball games and before the homecoming football game, decorated each player’s house during the night. Overall, it was an exciting year for the cheerleaders and through thick and thin, supported the teams without losing school spirit. During a practice. Julie Mlawer and Carrie Diamond get together to show their winning smiles Activities 173 A Foreign Affair On a sunny day, Bus 2 was able to find their tour guide with ease. She was the lady with the umbrella receiving all the stares. Trip to Belgium: Take Two. Surrounded by 20 inches of snow that postponed the over seas trip for three days, Diane Cardillo posed with her luggage before the second try. It was February 11th, the Friday afternoon that 150 members of the band, orchestra, twirlers and art, plus 11 chaperones, had worked for and looked forward to all year. After extensive fund raising, including car washes, raffles, a skating party and candy bar sales, the day we had all been waiting for finally had arrived. Unfortunately, so had the snow. At around 4:30, all the students and chaperones — that is with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. Salvani — boarded the buses while the “Blizzard of ’83” intensified. While waiting for the Salvani’s to arrive, we received word that all flights from Kennedy Airport were cancelled. It was a disappointed group that unloaded the buses into the gym, formed a quick phone chain and slowly made its way home through the 20 inches of snow, to await word of a rescheduled flight. All weekend, while N.Y. shoveled out after the biggest snowfall of the year, airlines were called in search of a flight for our large group while everyone patiently sat by the phone hoping for good news. Finally it came — the flight on Sabena Airlines was to leave at 8:00 on Monday night. Once again, the group met in the parking circle and loaded the buses. This time, all went well and the eventful overseas trip had begun. Following an eight hour flight (we arrived at 9 AM Tuesday morning — Belgium time), a tired but eager group stepped off the plane. After claiming suitcases, the host families were introduced to their American guests and one by one left to begin the week long adventure. It was evident from the start that things were different overseas and many adjustments were needed. Groups of one, two or three were scattered throughout the Brussels area to contend with different currency, language, and customs. Communication at times was a problem; the English spoken there did not include our everyday slang expressions. Expressing what we meant was sometimes difficult but also provided some fun-filled moments. New York invades Belgium. Here a group poses on an Antwerp statue Between songs, Ron Cruz poses behind the tym-while waiting for the buses. pani drums. While in Amsterdam, the group was able to go through the famous house where Anne Frank and her family hid during WW II. 174 Activities Buses provided the transportation between our various stops. Steve Marzigliano and Mr Rockwin show how they feel about the touring in Belgium. The trip was not all sightseeing. The band, orchestra and twirlers performed twice during the trip. Here the band played at the University of Brussels. How much was a Belgian Franc worth anyway? For a week we learned to do some quick calculating to figure out how much we were really spending. It took a while to get used to spending what looked like colorful play money. After a day with our host families, the entire group met to begin touring together. During the week, Mepham invaded the Belgium cities of Ghent, Brugge, Antwerp, Turnhout, Waterloo, and Brussels. These were quite different from American cities in size, space, crowds, and cleanliness, and had much to see including many Belgian specialties. The Castle of the Counts and beautiful architecture of Ghent were followed by the quaint streets and canals of Brugge. Beguinage was the highlight of the day where lace was made by hand and sold in small shops. The next stop was Antwerp. Walking through the city, we toured the Royal Gallery of Fine Arts and the World Diamond Center among other points of interest. After the day there, we were on to Turnhout for a dinner, sponsored by Pepsi, and our first concert. The performance included combined pieces with various groups from the area, and was broadcast on national radio. Waterloo and Brussels were our destinations for the next day. In Waterloo, the sight of Napoleon’s defeat, the touring included a panorama building and a visit to the monument atop a long set of stairs. We then proceeded on to Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Far Left: Boarding the bus to move on to the next city, Ellen Delargy smiles for the camera. Left: All dressed and ready to go, Liz Gangi waits for the band's turn to perform. Rich Burns. Beth Moger and $teve Lander get together for a group photo. Activities 175 Happy Birthday. Saul' Calibrating tn Antwarp. Saul Richman enjoys a Belgium pastry At the airport m Brussels. Rich Bums and Wendy Rabekoff wait for the flight home after an exciting 7-day stay m Belgium The center of Brussels, The Grand Place, is a square of gold-encrusted buildings which represented the architectural beauty of the 17th century buildings throughout the city. The streets leading out and around the square were filled with small cafes and souvenir shops. Brussels proved to be the busiest of all the cities with many places to shop for memoirs, lace, and chocolate, and statues or monuments to see, including Manneken pis — a tourist favorite. The day was finished with a performance at the University of Brussels for our Belgium hosts. Our last day of sightseeing was spent in Amsterdam, Holland. This one day side trip included visits to the Rijks and Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House, and Anne Frank’s House. We then went to eat (?) an Indonesian Dinner featuring a horsemeat and a sharkmeat dish. Fortunately, there was a McDonald’s in Amsterdam! Although much of our time was filled with sightseeing, many of our nights and two days were spent getting to know our host families. It was during this time that we really saw the Belgium customs and way of life. For a week, we had adopted a new family which showed us many good times and fed us local specialties. Many friendships were made along with lasting memories of people who helped to make our trip something special. First chair violinist, Bernardo Arias, performs with the orchestra for our Belgium hosts. The quaint streets of Brugge between canals were popular shopping places for lace and chocolate. Waving is Ellen Delargy. The Mepham Orchestra students were joined by the University of Brussels musicians for their performance. 176 Activities Sue Layer. Terri Fuchs and Cindy Horowitz pose in front of the Castle of the Counts during sightseeing in Ghent. Ron Cruz warms up at a rehearsal In Turnhout. . f u aterloo required a hike up the stairs. The monument of the Battle at wo. How much farther to the top? The Atonium was built to commemorate the World’s Fair when Brussels was the host city in 1958. Peter Schmalenberger, Wendy Rabekoff and Rob Botone wait in the airport in Brussels for the plane to leave. Of course, we all came home with souvenirs, but these only represented the many things we encountered over there. After all, who could forget all the good food we were introduced to: frites from street-side stands, waterzooi, dami blanche, waffles with cream, and Leonidas chocolate. There were times we waited for people who had gotten lost while shopping or those we left behind one morning. There were also the customs to which we weren’t used to such as trolleys and no speed limit. Our week in a foreign country was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to our hosts from Belgium and all the hard work put in by Mr. Rockwin, school administration, and the chaperones, the trip was filled with great times. We all came home with lasting memories of our European trip and the fun we had while there. — Diane Cardillo Eight hours each way was spent up above the clouds on Sabena Airlines. Nearing the end of the long hike to the Waterloo monument are Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Activities 177 Mianus Bridge Collapses June 1983 saw the occurrence of a terrible highway disaster. Three people died and three more were injured when a portion of an Interstate 95 bridge, crossing the Mianus River in Greenwich, Connecticut collapsed. Those who were killed or injured plunged 70 feet, in their vehicles, into the river. Side effects of the tragedy soon arose. The governments of New York and Connecticut feuded bitterly over the issue of which state should assume the burden of absorbing rerouted traffic. Similar bridges throughout the New York and Connecticut area were inspected in an effort to avoid a similar incident. The Mianus River Bridge was later rebuilt and reopened. The Year in Review United States Marines, in Lebanon since 1982, remained on their peacekeeping mission. In late October, disaster befell them when a suicide terrorist drove an explosives-laden truck into the Marine’s compound near Beirut, killing 239 soldiers and injuring many more. The same day, a similar attack killed 58 French soldiers in Beirut. The attacks caused the U.S. government to reevaluate America’s mission in Lebanon. Halfway around the world, the government of Grenada was toppled in a coup that killed leader Maurice Bishop. The United States immediately led an invasion of the island to prevent a Communist takeover of the nation and to protect Americans on the island. Ultimately, a democratic government was reestablished. U.S. troops continued to show their presence in Central America. Lech Walesa — Nobel Prize Winner The famed leader of the Solidarity Labor Movement, Lech Walesa, was named the winner of the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize. This honor, however, had a shadow cast over it. The Polish government instilled fears in Walesa that if he left Poland to accept the prize, he may never be permitted to return. Instead, Walesa’s wife and son made the trip to Aslo to accept the award on his behalf. In a speech written by Walesa and read by his wife at the award ceremony, Walesa made a sincere appeal to the government of Poland to allow labor to work in conjunction with the government, in order to solve Poland’s economic problem. Cabbage Patch Doll Craze The most popular toy in the United States, especially during the 1983 Christmas season, had to be the Cabbage Patch Doll. What originally appeared to be nothing more than a rag doll, turned out to be extremely popular among people of all ages. The Cabbage Patch Doll, each with its own name and adoption papers, became a type of status symbol. Merchants were able to command unusually high prices, yet they never seemed to have enough dolls. Prices as high as $25.00 were being received for this doll, yet that did not stop the consumers from buying them. Stories of people paying huge sums of money and traveling long distances to obtain the privilege of owning a Cabbage Patch Doll were not uncommon. Indeed Cabbage Patch Dolls have become loved members of families everywhere. Pine Tar Debate Professional baseball reached a highly controversial obstacle during the 1983 season. In a game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees, George Brett hit a homerun, only to have it disallowed. According to the Yankees, the pine tar on Brett’s bat was applied in an illegal manner, and this claim was supported by the umpires working the game. Several protests were filed, and after much debate, the league ruled that the game in question was to be suspended at the point where Brett’s homerun was hit, and resumed on August 18. The Royals subsequently won the game, but the incident served to remind league officials of the need to clarify certain playing rules. Cardinal Cooke Is Mourned Terrence Cardinal Cooke, one of the most highly respected officials of the Roman Catholic Church, died on October 6, 1983 in New York City. The head of the Archdiocese of New York and United States Military vicar, Cooke died after suffering from leukemia for a number of years. Cardinal Cooke was loved by many because of his outspoken yet mild-mannered ways and his superior administrative abilities. He identified with many of his followers because he shared with them a similar background — immigrant parents, childhood spent partly in a New York tenement and a youth dominated by hard work and study. Respect for Cooke was not inherited. Instead he earned it from the nearly 2 million Catholics in his archdiocese. He will be greatly missed, by both Catholics and by people of every religion who knew him or knew of him. As President Ronald Reagan said, “All of America is saddened by the loss of Cardinal Cooke, a saintly man and a great spiritual leader.’ Space Travel During 1983, two milestones were reached in American space travel. On board a flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger was Sally Ride, the first woman to fly on a United States space mission. The 32-year old mission specialist, a native of Encino, California and a holder of a doctorate in astrophysics, instantly became a role model for those involved in the women’s rights movement. Two months later, Air Force Colonel Guion S. Bluford became the first Negro United States astronaut. He served as mission specialist when the Space Shuttle Challenger underwent its first nighttime launch. A native of Philadelphia and a holder of a doctorate in aerospace engineering, Colonel Bluford, along with Sally Ride, added to the diversity of those becoming involved in the space program. 178 Current Issues The End of M A S H M‘A S H, one of television’s longest running and most popular shows in history, aired its last episode in February of 1983. The highly successful comedy ran for over 10 years, more than 3 times the duration of the Korean War that it vividly portrayed. The final episode, a two-hour television movie, was seen by millions of viewers, and received the highest Nielsen viewer ratings ever, as people throughout the nation held parties to commemorate the occasion. Determined not to let the characters of M A S H fade into obscurity, a sequel television series was created, depicting the lives of several M A S H personalities after the Korean War. Though the series is out of production, it is certain to remain alive through reruns and in the memories of its fans for years to come. The Daij After . . . Nuclear War 1983 saw the airing of The Day After, a television movie designed to depict the effects of a nuclear war. The movie was seen by millions and drew the largest audience ever for a television movie. Its producers saw the film as a means of making the world aware of the terrifying consequences of a nuclear attack. However, the destruction shown was nothing according to the experts. The destruction in a real nuclear attack would be much worse. Despite the incredible amount of media attention given to the movie, politicians and pollsters maintained that it was not effective in changing public opinion regarding nuclear armament. However, it made a majority of its viewers consider the issue of nuclear weapons with an added degree of caution. The Year in Sports The major sporting events of 1983 began with Super Bowl XVII. Washington’s John Riggins gained 166 yards while leading the Redskins to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. In the National Hockey League, the New York Islanders earned their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup by defeating Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers, 4 games to none. This left the Islanders just one championship short of equaling the Montreal Canadian’s record of 5 consecutive Stanley Cups. Days later, the Philadelphia 76ers won the National Basketball Association Championship by beating the Los Angeles Lakers in 4 consecutive games. Finally, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 1, to win the 1983 World Series. 747 Shot Down — Soviets Blamed As the summer of 1983 drew to a close, the world was startled by reports of a terrible disaster. A Korean Airlines 747, bound from New York to Seoul, was shot out of the sky over the sea of Japan on September 1. ALL 269 passengers and crew members perished, including Congressman Lawrence P. McDonald of Georgia. After many conflicting news accounts and a barrage of accusations, the Soviet Union reluctantly admitted responsibility, claiming that the aircraft had violated Soviet air space. Other Soviet reports claimed that the 747 was carrying sophisticated spy equipment, and that it was on a mission for the United States. Because all the flight recording equipment was never recovered, the world will never know the actual circumstance leading up to the disaster. The world may someday forget the tragedy, but for the families of the victims, the incident will live in infamy. Fake Hitler Diaries In March of 1983, reports surfaced from Germany that the private diaries of Adolph Hitler had been discovered. Stern Magazine, a German publication, published the diaries and had paid 3.7 million dollars to obtain them. After sensational media coverage and testimony by experts regarding the validity of the diaries authenticity, it was discovered after 2 months that the diaries were forgeries. It seemed that the diaries were fabricated by Konrad Kujau, an expert dealer in Nazi memorabilia, and that a reporter for the magazine acted as the middleman, collecting the money that Stern paid for the works. Millions of people were disappointed, as the real contents of Hitler’s diaries continue to remain a mystery. Baby Jane Doe Controversy In 1983, a right to life case certain to yield landmark court decision surfaced. A baby born on Long Island and known only as Baby Jane Doe, triggered a heated debate between her parents and the United States government. Baby Jane was born with extremely severe birth defects including spina bifida, hydrocephaly, excess fluid on the brain, and an abnormally small head. Doctors advised her parents that with surgery, she would die by the age of 2. Her parents decided against surgery, but were taken to court by a right to life attorney. After various rulings and appeals a federal court of appeals denied access of the child’s records to the Justice Department. Final rulings may not be made for years. Throughout the ordeal. Baby Jane Doe has remained in a Long Island Hospital. Grucci Fireworks Explosion The members of the Grucci family have long been considered the premier manufacturers and displayers of fireworks in the country. Notable performances have included the Macy’s July 4th show and a display marking the 100th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge. Late in 1983, a powerful explosion rocked the Grucci factory in Bellport, Long Island. Two members of the family died, and 24 other employees were injured. More than 100 homes in the surrounding communities were either destroyed or damaged. Almost immediately, a controversy grew concerning the Grucci’s right to operate a fireworks factory in a residential area. Despite the tragedy, the family continued their schedule of spectacular fireworks presentations. Current Issues 179 Throughout the year, many parents, local merchants, and students have shown their support. Donations, boosters, and advertisements have helped to reduce the cost of the 1984 Treasure Chest. Their support and spirit is greatly appreciated. 180 Divider Tee — I don’t like u!! Lee DIANE I DON’T PUT UP NETS IN THE RAIN ELYSSA Lee — Who should we call? LM GH, SR WHY ARE WE RUNNING? MARCINE DM PS TO WHAT WE ARE WHAT WE WILL BE BODACIOUS! CD M R AM I HAVING FUN?!? C Reen — “Give it up!” JEFFN. CAN WE BE FRIENDS? 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Ginny Na I Love You BFF Michele JV Thanks B Bro Luv Lsis ★ ★★ANDY LOVES DOMINIE JE I Don’t really care MH ET THANX FOR THE MEORIES Lor:Melw Yelw Is Red Luv Always, Don TERRI, “I’M Michelle”-Dominie Nadine-Thank-YouMichele TOM WHO’S PRES. DAVIS JUL CLASS OF 84 GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE LOVE INGRID Mich Migliore Amiche Dana Ca — I Know My Sex — AB Michaleno don’t Be Afraid of AAA! Masaniono MH,NT,JE, AS Youre the best! I Luv Ya! Massi KeyWee Neet Wall, Wall Meet Key Wee Luv I Carri-Do you want another one? Love Lori Deeni Nice to be Phony! I Luv Ya Any Way! Masi Howie — How do you spell ? luv lbs. ★Steve I couldn’t have made it without your love and support Michele Stallion I Love You just the way you are Pellet SR Lets go out for a box lunch ML Amy Lev-Let’s watch GWTW the KNICKS luv Lor SR the grani bathroon will never be the same again ML Deb — Tony wine good times good friends that’s us SR ML Betty, Nancy Better not Have no fish baby! Susan Pam I Assure You ML LH Wrong ME Pam Knock First ML Deb I think I’ll do It Tonite ML Deb getting it was never such a relief ME Nea left on red is optional at lunch ML Michael Rich Converted to a Knick Fan — YESMLove LL (mary) Rodney-Get the car. 25 Can I sit in front? SK Paul — I don’t wear white in water-fights anymore. Love leesi Morgan “Can you do . . .?” swef Quack It’s ALL your fault. TO JM CD best capt’s SYef. Cara-18 fights, oranges, forks, and slides LI E C.-No more Arthur! Lisa Swine-snow-Janes house! SK Dean-a great grappler! SK Lori-next time sit in front of me li M.A. movies ice cream again’again . . .Li Cin Stop tapping-Lets go shopping Lisa Ronni Loves Camni: 1 15 83 Karen:Do you know a “HORSE” Kim: Take my Advice;S.W.H. L.H. Potato salad on my lap! Li L.H. My frist friend in life.Love ya Li Cin Tiggie says Hi! Quckie-bathingsuits in my closet-tape hurts!stuff CA you’re a true Prep-Lisa NO MRS.T SHE DOESN'T EAT CaroleAnn HAPPYTRAILSToU! LIN THE WINDOW IS STUCK K MARIA-MAY 14 1988-FRED DON-SING OF OUR LOVE CARO MARCINE I HAVE CARBON DIOXIDE POISON! GRETCHEN MF The library 3rd period JM JOE AND KAREN 11 21 82 KJ WHICH ONE IS IT TODAY? Mich-Look!Flying Shoes!! Fuzz,I “FUZZ”YOU! LuvFuzz B.C It had to be somebody! Reen-How’d u get upstairs Lin RiRi’membergoodtimesElena AMY TAG DAY rules! Julie MATT C MATT A PAUL DEAN DON’T THROW ANY BOTTLES! @ $%C DONDEE,EC LAW EC LAW LOVEYADON JOHN AND KAREN 1-4-84 Chris Figgies Lives onJ D Lin-YOU’re not CuteMLee Carrie 3-pshaw! Julie MA - RK SR AG BW Why Us? MF Babe Always B My Teddy Bear! 1 Luv U, your Baby Doll V-I’ll get Garf someday! M J.K. Lawrence Showers ! M.F. E.C. Whtz a secret? Wanna Study? LUv Lor Dondee from “the eye” to the sky! LBS Karen Forget about soccer BV Nancy and Todd 6-26-83-T.L. H-Going to 5th today? Mich Boosters 183 ★Shele-Contact? Not Us! DS ★ Dear Remember church Dear NAN NH Sisters in 1983 SHA Sharon, Boring Party?Meet you at Prince of Wales! SS Sue!Sue!-Socks are Socks!!! — Remember? Belgium 83 — Cindy Cin-Rapport means Friendship Luv Lor LBS-Your dad is the best 2nd father anyone can have-CH Lisa 1st Friendships, Dinners, 16 cal broth Luv Lori FR Not Too Close Pleas!! MT Dan IN A vaccum? Michelle Di CA His Whole Head? Julie Hey Lisa — There goes M.B.’s Mom!!-Love Cin Morgie LUV YA MMM RS Wheel the PUCK! MF TTJ-BKJ-ON FIRE! Always Amazing! Love Little L. Hey guys-Mucho Guido-Brick Brownies Rule! Mich Betty, one more and I’m calling my other!Poor Bobss Paul Do the LAB WALK Julie Di Glycogen Julie Sha, GUYS cut out! BDandSS Reen, Gucci Always Susan NN Cheer up Charlie Shaza EG Tri- County action LP Richie-16 yrs counting Love Little L. Steph-Toffuti what 1 owe you Luv Lori PT (qt) another New Ro? Luv Cuddles (Law) BD,Bob’s car won’t start and Brian will be here! SS MH I can Park Now! Luv Amy SK Study By Phone-Bio MF Boy Pat in 2008! Luv your sis Lori Lys I got the flutes, (not anymore) Rip the music W.K. Foofney-you really are TAC Sue-n-TonniAnne BFF Ab Choc chip pancakes Matt Abby-Bloody Mary’s but no napkins! Honeybunch Kara Kathy Best Friends 4e Toni Don’t have a BA Lee Nan — the pills are in my mouth DONUTS Chills CSF A.L Matt Matt The Godfathers-Dinner for 8? Love Lori Jelly I would B Mush w ou JV Vuluptuous, Delicious Yougurt. CM Meegan Iggy Wiggy Mary RS Thanks For Showing Me the Ropes PT. LP I Love You PT Toni Anne The Future Is Ours . . . -------BOOSTERS Love Always James Betty, Never Put Birthday Cakes on car seats! Susan ★★Andy and Dominie 6-9-82★★ Dom They Skate okay Sue KC We talk Tooo much MT Sharon, My Heart Belongs to Tony Vydechy Susan FR Hot Nites In the Dunes MT EG How was his attitude LP X-C Skin Heads Live On! BM LS, ES DZ Odie Lives !! MC Dean-Mutual Spontanaity — Luv Lori Anthony-(Fuzzy) To Unique Friendship-Luv Lori M.G. I LOVE YA F.F.F. L.L.L. H.A.N.N. Ca — Look out for Sam No-J Carrie Can I clear your calculator? Julie Abby, I Love Me! M.C. A.S. What, A Sweatshirt?! M.F. Bean Bon Journo. Love Pod Maria Knip Elapmahc Rules Love Lee Gin Come on Play Goalie B.V. D.L. memories wil never be forgotten. Just 1 nightm. Sue I want your earmuffs. Pam Ca you start and I? 11 lea. Patty U hav put btr n ear. Pam Dawn Rich says High! Love Lisa Ca I Love this song! Jule ★MAHON WILKEN - Think Pink Jeff Ver! Good luck Love Ya Ca A.L. don’t forget doughnuts — Nancy Julie M.-Chocolet,Donuts Winky Birds! Lori S.I. Mice sisters forever N.N. Di BelgiumWasgreatWevebecome closerthisyearWemakeagreat teamsellingraffles-EL Liz, You’re a great friend! MH,JE,NT BFF LOVE Amy I LOVE RALPH AND HENRY Shleblika BFF Sheldon CO Friends Forever LOVELC SUE H BEST OF LUCK ALWAYS LYS: BATMAN AND ROBYN DON Mas-Hello Kitty Rules-MDH Lori and Elyssa I Love You!! D.F.Z. MAS SYOSSET BOYS ARE 1 AMY MFE Remember FR’S Room KC MICHELLE“SQUISHER”-DOMINIE Jul You’re the best freind in the world Love Mich JV Thanks B Bro Luv Lsis KJ — See you at Geneseo!! VT Ignacious-BlessY ouAgain-Apope Cathy Friends Forever Sue ST ANISLOV-DR AKNIAI-NIKOLI RALPH-N-KAREN FOREVER Kath-Hows R.P.? Kim Kath Sue-Friday Dec. 16. KH Lee You’re not crazy La B-GOBBLE GOBBLE HO HO KA DomC. Chances Are . . . J D DCAWOFCO YOU FOXES J D KID MY DREAMS CAME TRUE W MT LIES,LIES,LIES KC MARIA-I LOVE YOU-FRED HEN I MET YOU YOUR SQUIRT LORI WHERE ARE YOU??! DS-LOVE YASNUGGLES!-ABZ Soldier Blue.Je +,aime. Sue — V.Cha’ Kim MFE READ THE BIBLE LATELY TO THANKS FOR IT ALLCHRIS Sue-Hows your corner — Kim The Great 3Some MT+FR+KC FAUNTLEROY-WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WITH THAT?!-AJS MARIA-WHIPPED CREAM-FRED ★ ★DOMINIE, LOVE YA-ANDY JulieTll never forget our first dance-truly-M.F. JM McNugget Mania!!!DM DAWN-Who’s New? Sharon MB BicckerlCa Masako-Epi lepsy ? ? Maria! Sm-Make fun of someone.CM Jul Sam Mo strike again CD BK If he is tall dark and handsome! GO FOR IT!!TD Rich and Cathy 11 12 83 JM Well have lunch sometime . . . so then . . . DM MD-Get out of my seat!HF Ralph:Each day my love gets stronger. Iloveyou!CHRIS John Mary Beth 3-2-83 SMSitsdown!Idontthinkso!DM BK CP My song is on! Tami Jer Chunky virgos dn’t finish their juice Luv Mich Dee-Like Holy M.F. sharon Sta-Cookie N Cream! Chris IL:Wanna walk to my bus!B Carrie Remember the “Cheeze- Doodle fight” Michael PeterRodRichlamChrisJonXC 1 SSUH,I get it! SORRY!-DC Liz-I have new proof dee George-Wait until the nights at StonybrookBebelus MB-Clamchowder-pass from Friendly’sCa Vick The dog bites luvDee GM Luv ya! LH 184 Boosters BOOSTERS Dee You’re the best luvCa MH JE AS NT Friends till the end!! BEST FRIENDS!! Dee Which mass?BFF Ca MK tbcdefg Love Dk Ca You’re turning J.D. luvDEE DW Pretzels?Its sort of a.C Kiran Let’s cut! Love Dee Sha-What floor are we on?FF-Ca GGFrocsGGfrocsGGFrocsGGFrocsGGF Mich, The busboy! Luv ya Dee Li-EAT CARDS!, toilet paper,prep- pies.Friends 4EVa-Ca Mau, Have a party Luv Dee PB I wonder if Jerry is having another party? BB BettyLiz I love your name!Ca Sue H.M.F. for sure! love dee Sha Subway queen yea? Dee CarrieD 1 love ya! loveKE JV GO for it Get it!!MK AADMMJPWV SHUT OFF THE LIGHT-the SIZZLING SOUND MAR MF-PUSSACE FOREVER JULIE MFKE LUMPY POWER! LUVEKPCK I LOVE YOU KELLY KEITH LEO + MARY ALWAYS +4EVA TOM WHENS OUR WEDDING? JUL SR Remember the girls scout camping trip?(thanks,mom!) Mrs. V?! DAWN DR+RF+MK+LCFriendsForever John wanna do Flips? Deb Julie Hi Mrs. Weiner Sta M Rick Let us Have you Keys LIT GIRL:LUV U SOLDR BLUEALAN I’LL always luv u JP MAS-HELLO KITTY GOES TO COLLEGE! I LUV YA-JULIE JPMHJP Kitchen utensil MH MICH:POSSRENDLESS! JOHN B.K. Forever P.M.S.R.S.T.W. NT The guy in the blue n grey hat is amazing! MD NN I Can’t see you Stacy M KURT BANANA WANNA DEB KM+CF LONESTARS FOREVER L Mary Thanks again Love Sm RICH 18$ IS TO MUCH nid$ SS Lisa Get over here SM NT I’m allowed to see more than one guy?!? Masi RAF-SPEC KID WUDESTHEBEST DONNA BFF LOVE YA, RONNI Get out of my Dinning Room MD,MM,MH-Aspen Adventure —JE Guys those are my dads favorite Im taking it home MH Guess who called STA M MH Lost in Long Beach JUL JE The old cake at HD! MD Guys I Need money MS MICH I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH JERRY MH MH JP JP BOWLING STA M MIKE GET OUT OF MY CAR CM MH Give me my cone SM JO GOTTA DANCE! LOVEYA DEB JP Round of APPLAUSE SM MH MY orange crush! Masi Kurt Good Luck In ArtIDeb Mary Dine out lately SM Mary Need a ride home SM JOKICKTHEBACKOFMYKNEESDEB M CAMEL BREATH STA M JOHNNY GLASHES! LOVEYADEB MICH n JER 1984 n Forever Chris m BFF Love Stacy M JOSLIDEDOWNTHEBANASTERDEB MH MH JP JP I LOVE YOU JP CM windshield wipers SM CC Gerardos was great! MD RICK Meet THE FLINTSTONES MPH IT GOT VERY SMALL JUL MH Albikins face! Masi MARY Chris“CHRISTINE”SM TER-Keep smiling u R SPECIAL Rick If my car HAD . . . CM Nice EYEBROWS LOVE STA MIKES BUGGING OUT AT R.F. JE My trial balance won’t balance! MD Bernie oliver nice eyes DENNIS LAMBERT I’m here JP MH,MM,JE At Aspens we have to pay! Masako MICH-MIKE ANDY STORIES,CUCUMBERS,TO AST, HEH . . . PUSS, WERESTLING MATCHES BB GAMES,CBS,STANLEY KAPLAN BUDDIES THANX FOR EVERYTHING-LOVE YA JULIE SUE-THANX 4 THE MEMORIES! WALT WHATS THE HYMLICH AC MICHLIZ-Ca-FRIENDS 4EVARON NT Carnation Sale ’84! MD Kelly HAPPY DOGGERMS KR MH MH JP JP FONNZIEE SM LONDONBOYS IT WAS SICK JB NT-TIMEPIECE,SCRABBKE,LOTS OF SOAVE WHAT A NIGHT JE JE NEXT yr I’ll take my good clothes home w me! MD Paul stop Laughing ISIS KISS KISS LOVE KEITH MA Mr V isn’t nervous Jul WHATS MY NAMEWHERE’SMYMIND?! JODY AM I GONNA D1E?DEBS JUST STOP, cockamoo MIKE YOUR THE BEST FISHER CM you ain’t got any Sta M JOHN-I LOVE YOU 4evaRONNI THE GANE:EXP KNOIN U ALL! RD MF MF WR I LUV U 5 Jer AMY-MATH STUDYING IN THE SUN,AMBULANCE HITTING,MRS GARRETTS CLASS-MEMORIES LIKE THESE WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS BFF-LUV YA JUL CARA I’ll always remember our time together in the newspaper club (especially certain things!) LOVE DAWN I LIVE IN A BRICK HOUSE NT BE nice to Bonnie! MD JOHN-n-RONNI 10-31 824eva HEY evahoney’.the summer of ’83!remember kippy the secret,nu-wave.etc n me! thanx 4 everythin-I luv ya! Masi BEAR STAY WILD AND FREE! A1 I’ll never forget u JP FLUFFANUTTA MELBATOAST Sue.TwinsForever! Luv MK Vin GOT ANY GAS MONEY! KR MARC BIG White House BLOK Mas-I went out with TM-JE Fonz let’s go bowling Jul Mike L“SURPRISE” I LUV U? Vinny Brother and Sister Luv I JGIH AT EYOU ILLITERATE NA-OUR USE FOR LIONEL RICHIE ALBUM,LEARNING WITH A WATER BOTTLE-OUR GOOD TIMES WON’T BE 4GOTTEN-JULIE TB-1 81NCH. SCRAMBLEH-DC MATT THERE IS ONLY ONE “X” IN SCRABBLE ELYSSA GRETCHEN WIPLASH STACEY SUE hit by a car! Kat AMC AAAHHH! Dennie Perfect Timing — MOH La-ln notcrazy itwas them Lee VT-West point? elbows!-DC TOM N JUDI AUGUST 28, 1981! Hm-turn the machinery off LMB GRETCHEN FSN STACEY REEN: CRUISIN IN THE TANK SR REMEMBER THE GUYS? DC TOMMY MY PARENTSLOVE-YOU MT GREAT FRIENDS FRIEVER KURT N SUE JUNE 12,1982! THERE IS NO HONOR SOCIETY MEETING IN THE PARKING LOT Boosters 185 BOOSTERS GH MADE IT BY AN INCH MM PAT M JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW GREAT IT IS TO BE FRIENDS WITH YOU.ILOVE YA! DAWN ALLISON USZ FROGS FOREVER! GRETCHEN DIZZY BLONDS SR SUE weekend at Br - OK KATH KIM-going at it!-SUE Peter PETER-OUT ANGELA STEVE BEST FREINDS LOVE BRENDA TO 14, BOURNE AGAIN! L.V. 23 Kirn-Joggle the cards-Sue DN AC LC LW DL MI BFF HM-Lets go skipping Linda L.C.S. TOGA PARTY AAAHHH!! Vicky-Make it two for you Lee Abby meet you at the bank! donna Kath-sleep at Kims!-SUE Michael-Truly in love with you Julie BLEP AMO THURSDAY NIGHT!! Lee Lets share a cn HEL RICH-Thanks for our talks ELYSSA LINDA J. MUFFY POWER! SUE Kathy-no closed-SUE AMC YOU - WAH WAH CHRISC BEST OF BOTH WORLD BREN KIM SLIDING ON DW LUV KAT MF WILD AND BIZARRE FOREVER RICH DM PAUL CAN FALL, MOSTLY, NOT ALWAYS AND EVERY COUNTRY JM STACEY DID YOU SEE ARCHIE TODAY? GRETCHEN LA-no 1 of these jobes lin MA PT THE NICE SET UP RICH KATH-THE BROOK WOWSY-SUE PM DS ABLE WAS I, ERE I SAW ELBA RICH LIN HANDS OFF MACHINE HEL Plveinsbloodareyouweak! AM DONNA THE GOOD TIMES BMA ELYSSA KG - WASTE not WANT not - Sue RS,PT Cut down in its prime Soup Spoon WOG Id like to hip hip your hay hay CORKY LS First impressions? Richie El-Im-betta-than-the-doll Sammi MKM AND DAL Best FRIENDS Donna PS Veal Parm. for Chkn Sid?? BS Amy It feels like I’m in love.Friends Forever,Maria 186 Boosters JM Whats mine is yours DM C.C. WaterBack!!! Sha, “Peelback’!!! Sid Ls TTJ-Whats it mean? MF Reen-GUCCI, fer sure!! Sha What the freak-MF DM Wanna hear a joke that’ll blow you . . . off?CD Julie You’re the Best Miguel Ka Beware the Mongoose Ma Angela: Gotta Go? Betty NN Thanx for the favor! CM Jerry-Friends Forever-Mike CD JM I’ll tumble 4ya! DM John I love you Mary Beth BD-Who is Chrissy luv? SH Cin-“Look around” Ca Michele Work work work! never again!Love Maria TB-Mark’s house! POOL?-DC JM LetscountcornkernalsDM BK Your the BEST FRIEND a person could have!FF TD But TD I love you! 10-8 STUFFALOONS-N-QUAKIE BFF The morgan Mansion? DM Kim Laurie:Pacer!! Denise Jer.Little Red Corvette,M MBA Remember belly dancing and folk societies CP LD-Datalines! AprilFoolsTB RS MA Red and Maroon!!! MF Sue-Guys, Break it up!Sha Hey Deb, Get Big! Rich Fly:How’s Muffler Butt?!? Humpadoo!!! KE Going to the waves? DM Julie I love you Michael Kim and Denise Pacer Power Wildwood memories Laur Arora Newton I luv Ya! CarrieD I want what I want when I WANT!!! Love K The Odd trio-Summer of ’83 Amy Dooogaaa Nadine To the 1983 Football Team . . . We tried . . .-Michael Fegan Majorie I can drive! DK Julie-How do we get there?I know the way. Maria D You are a rude and crude dude. Hove ya, Kim Shar-Best Friends-Love Dee Ab,Cin,Li- Carusos, “Footloose,’’gossip, fake ID,Tif-fanys, “who’s driving”, P.F., Buc.Y.B.,guys,shopping. Best Friends Forever-Love always-Cara Kri, Your a lfriend! Dee SHStu, V-day, Clarke, StonyB, “where do ya wanna go for breakfast“alter ego,Bio, Lena,NYU here we come!! I love you always-F.F.-Cara Ca, 5:00 Wun, Where to? luv Dee Cin, You’re so Jewish-I love ya Ca Attention all 78305’s!!-WE DID ITM-C1NDY Steve I CAN’T back uplCARA BL Just a little more time PS CD SS Bodacious??? DM Sta-McDon:youain’t GotAnyCm Cathy 13 years Mary Beth Amy No more studying for Bio,Chem,P-ys-For awhile-MF DS-You’re wearing that?HF AL Ooh Ooh harity legs MG Ab-Are we in BC?Ca Kim You’re a great friend and I love you Laurie Marc-Lets go fishing-Mike NY Rangers Rule 31,2,16 Steve Sheldy Holy Shisdkebab George Linnea TD and BK Your great! CP Mas Remember the good. GinThanksforalltheridesTB Rich-Do Bolluses Sharon MH JE AS NT MD Best Friends MrLimmer Thanx Dad!X-C 1 Guitgompflyrufopyclogg! Gin-Good friends last forever!Already 13 years!-Di SMDiscusthrower sweaterDM KK He walks like a duck B The Tess and Booper BFF Massie Nice Tommy face NT Crazy Larry, Get up Larry LP Upper or Lower regions Mariam I luv your “Joey!” M.G. see you at the wedding Steph K. I love Ya! love KE Theo retical I luv ya! SK So how’s Tuning fork?DM RS Hopscotch at 6 A.M. MF Laurie Kim Denise BFF!!! SK Ridin in my car car Carry car CD Ron — I don’t do that!-Di Julie IBID forever “Mike” Fly: Got a Certs? MM BK Here we Come !!! DM SHa.BV’s should be Dv’s RB Cara Dizzies do it!96-Sha EI-2milestobdknishesvb TB Michelle and Liz GFFAE London Boy’s MF WR JB RD A1 Thanx for being you MG Al MG: True Friends LuvyaCM CDonlyOKgirlinADVFrenchDM Walt-No skiing please Mike Sue-Are you a vegetarian? PT-Nice guys finish 8-6 Almost alternates in ’83-HF BOOSTERS CP Pineapple Juice!!!TD Diane-My PiRETTE pal-Two years was enoughlBFFMARIA Ant 8 more days till Hallo-weenlWW SHAmrock KC Sleeping over tonite? D ★Ralph N Chris 7 10 83 Ed-Mary’s on the dashl-DC Kie-Steel balls, DIZZIES 4-E-Ca F. Jerry’s a P.B.R. -MF S He sing?B.D. Forever SH Julie “100’s” Nadine BFF El-Remember Belgium fun-D Sha,Prince of Wales!?Sid Sue-Led Zeppelin, What doe BC KK LM Slick Chics BFF VT We’ll always be friends, KJ Walter’s House vet’s Day’82 Sha Bryn Mawr is due when?Ca TD Remember New Years Eve with “PR” nice picture! BK M Thankx for always being there Nadine I love You!! LP Taylor is Classy! Jul NE.FH. Andy and Mike stories I love you Mich RP-Friendly’s RC-DK Ab-Track Marks black neglies.Ca KC . . . and stuff!... DM George I’m still disabled Nay Diane Julie-Us three are such a pal R.BFF Maria Beth-Florida ’84!! Tami Cloggg!!! Jul Nerfie-n-Smitty Mich Saratoga ’82,’83, ’84 George You make every day special Bebelus FF Sr.Good luck in everythinglTHanx 4 the memoriesFFJr. Sha Dawn-I’m not that Dizzy,well .. .Ca Pam The clock is moving backwards Linnea Lee Give me details! Eve KE Watch out for those science teachers! Diane Angewe’vehad greattimes laughsdalot Elderberries crank A Thank U 4 being there N Bat!Bat!Bat!Greenport! Cuz Our friendship is 1 Cuz D. Morgan your the greatest friend!Thanks Love ya! Amy-Sun. morn. Stanley-MF TB,VT,SS,ED-We’ve shared lots of good times! Mepham Girls sports 1!!!-Dill KC 1 am not confusing! Kim Boogie Womp The brook is pretty in the rain Maria KE Going to the waves? DM LS Health class ruled! DM RS-Sir Dickey in 1984-HF Cathy Remember Field 6 with the Three winners? TD MB SH-Columana, “You’re wrong”, Hyla Brook,‘scopes,3APs, NYU.Ca Denise Friendship is forever love always Laurie Elena K-12, Best Frieds Forever and ever Motor Mouth MA MF-Physics,Boris, and PSL-A1I illogical!-Howie LK I’m GladweBecameClose SS Lee Eve sisters forever Donovan-n-Caro SS,BD, DW-H.M.Woodchuck-Sha Laurie Denise.Wait I have something in my eyeHKim Julie Thanks for the best two years of my life-M.F. JB WR RD MR-The Boys Mas Carnation sale Thankx NT Julie,Nadine,Michele, Amy,Karen, Masako:Aspens?Maria Mas Albitkins 4ever Mich TD Hope this friendship keeps growing forever! BK Deb California here you come-Linnea Nikolav Bolshevik Stan Hi Steph your 1 Pirette! Laurie I have to go to the bathroom. What else is new?Kim LS Is it Christmas yet?DM Dee-Brooklyn?!Sorry about that! love you! Sha Jerry 1 day I will get u! Rich’s B-day at the Hedge LP Bricks is a pain! EG MaryB A table for four KA John-Have any WILD dreams? Na Tell me a story BFF MDH CP lira great friend what great times we had! BK Jerry,Marc, Rich,Wally,-I should’ve went “London”Mike TRJcvoices hearaspiderDK Rick Thanx for all the aggravation with the carnation sale I still love U NT JV I look forward to our future together! BFF Love K Amy How’s Orin?Love Maria Joe and karen 11-21-82 JM You R My Shene Punim D Laurie Tender Years always and forever. 1 love ya! Kim Julie Yearbrook S. Mascia N J.M-Dave wanna drink M.F. Dean-Let’s play strip quarters CD Scu-Marj Had a nightmare! G.G. Frocs Tommy My first love 1 luv U NT EG Aug 24 Feb 3 !!!LP BD Your worth it love Kim Karen JC popped a button Cara We’re lost AGAIN?! Steve RT I love ya TBFF Sha Frank-“How’s Steve?” Pat “But Gregg, NICK CAN DRIVE TB-U. of Hawaii?!-DC BFF CD JM Our talks were the best I’ll miss them!Dm TD Remember the beach in“83”? What an experience CP Brid Nothing bothers me K NANCY AND TODD 6-26-83-T.L. KAREN FORGET ABOUT SOCCER V-I’ll get Garf someday!M Ca I love this song!Julie DAWN RICH says HIGH! S.l Mice sisters foreverN.N Bean bon Journo.Love Pod MARIA KNIP ELAPMAHC RULES Carrie Can I clear your calculator? Julie Rich and Lisa Forever Abby I Love Me! MC GIN Come on Play GOALIE A.I You’re unique!! NancyN Patty u have PNT BTR n ear DEAR Remember church DEAR NAN NHSISTERS in 1983 SHA X-C Skin heads live on! EG HOW WAS HIS ATTITUDE LP Hey Mr. C — It isn’t half bad! Huh! C L FR HOT NITES IN THE DUNES Mich Miglior AMiche DANA KC WE talkTooo Much MT Dom They skate okay Sue ★ ★ANDY AND DOMINIE 6-9-82 ★★ TONIANNE THE FUTURE IS OURS . .. LOVE ALWAYS JAMES RS THANKS FOR SHOWING ME THE ROPES PT LP I LOVE YOU PT Meegan Iggy Wiggy Mary Vuluptuous,Delicious Yogurt JELLY I WOODB MUSH W o u NAN-THE Pills Are in AMY MOUTH DONOUTS CHILLS CSF A.L Toni Dont have a BA Lee Kara Kathy Best Friends 4E Ab Choc chip pancakes MATT SUE-n-TONlANNE BFF Lys I got the flutes.(not Boosters 187 BOOSTERS anymore)Rip the music WK MH I CAN PARK NOW! LUV AMY Hey guys-Mucho Guido-BRICK BROWNIES RULEIMich Dl Ca His Whole head?? JULIE DAN In a vacuum? Michelle FR Not Too Close Please!! EG Tri-county action LP NN Cheer up Charlie Shaza Ca Look out for Sam Mo Julie M.G. I LOVE YOU F.F.F. L.L.L. ha-N.N. WHATSUPKURTBABYLOVEJOBABY TBB4 HUNKS! FULL MON-PR TAMMY FRIENDS FOREVER! DUCKS WE AREN’T DONE YET “SKY+NATHAN”OUR CLIMAX CC To The Crew MAKE MEILL! I Ab PASSION FRUIT MATT ★ QUANG+BUBBUTT-STAY WEIRD! Ca You start and I’ll leave out what you forget Julie Sue I WANT YOUR EARMUFFS BABE ALWAYS B MY TED BEAR!I LUV U.YOUR BABY DOLL H-Going to 5th today?Mich Shel-don’tACT? NOT US! DS A. L. don’t forget doughnuts-Mary Best friends forever! Good luck Love Ya Ca ★ MAHON + WILKEN-THINK PINK Dl WHERES MY CALCULATOR? B. B-I LOVE U-UNCONDITIONALLY NEIGHBOR: fly be free M.C. MARIA NO DIETS OK? K — Give lemore a tissue — LM DEL buy one,get 2free Betty,one more and I’m calling my mother!PoorBobSS Sue!Sue!-Socks are Socks are SockslH-Remember? Belgium 83-Cindy BD,Bob’s car won’t start and Brian will be here!SS LBS-Your dad is the best second father anyone can grow up with-CH SHARON.MY HEART BELONGS TO TONY VYDECHY! SUSAN Paul Do the lab walk Julie and Diane BEtty,NANCY BETTER NOT HAVE TO FISH BABY! SUSAN Sha,GUYS CUT OUT! BDandss Hey Lisa-There goes M.B’s mom!!-Love Cin Reen, GUCCI ALWAYS! SUSAN Di Glycogen Julie 188 Boosters BETTY,NEVER PUT BIRTHDAY CAKES ON CAR SEATS! SUSAN MM-Rodney get the car! DM LP HOW tired were you? HOW good was it? CH Ab — Italian food and black negliges in the company of four!!! Lee Cin Oh you’re sooo CUTE! I truly love you! Cindila MG yu st i word THANKS DANA FD NEVA GONNA LET YA GO!T MC JUST ONE NIGHT LOVE DL CT:ILUVYOUBUTMYHEART BELONGSTOPENELOPE!CH Sha AP ’83 Way to Be! Ca PEL-BEFORE YOU SAY A NOTHER WORD, LIGHT UP! DEBBIE RS WE SHOULD OF CUT IT DOWN IN IT’S PRIME - WTF PT MM,BD,MB, Burger Palace I Muffy Give me a break L.S I LOVE MY YOGURT Mich HELLO KITTY 4EVA MAS DONNA BARE FEET RULE TONI 14 USA USA USA USA Luv 77 Home room Thank you Barade Liz Let’s Go Rangers ESPO DS, PM,PS ISN’T WANTAGH A FUN PLACE PT Elyssa-OHIMY heartl(sigh) ES HI EC BYE EC LUV PT Reen-Do you have a nickel for 5 pennies? Mich Di And the president says“Bleh heh!” Julie Sus-you’re such a bully,But Thanx 4 everything AMY Jen “there’s” no 1 like u let MA THEY’LL GET MARRIED MAR P.W. YOU WORK AGAINST ME J.D. PATTY LOOK AT THE BISH FRANK BEL REL TIMMY HAS ONE TOO CHRISTOPHER N DANA 7 1 82 Mich ChickenMcNug’s toni AMC U MADE HA THE BEST TA CA-DEM LEGS-UH! LOVE MICH Cara — Back Up!!! Steve JAMES-N-TONIANNE 3-28-83 AIM IMPROVISATION! MICH UR CLOTHESON SHARON TB77 OG GREAT TALKS GOOD TIMESQ LUV TA D THE TOWERS T KLE THANKX 4 THE TIME OF MY LIFE! I LOVE YA! MASAKO KT HOW’S DUKIE? LUV YA YA DANA I LUV U JOE-ARTIST PD THEY ARE PURPLE! TBB ViNNY YOU RODENT!! LUVI MF I LOVE YOU A LOT JM LIN-WANNA PLAY POOL? MICH DS YOU KNOW WHO’GOING TOB1NG PT DFZ YES, WE DID HAVE FUN PT LP Chicken man Rules! CP KJ You tend to sway!!! VT Amy the criteria.for . . . MDH S T-lt went down my! P Abz SYJHTSWTF Steve Always and forever men-aldosong DF IR Here’s to Wildwood, Pacer Power and bagels! KH TACI love ya! Eve VT Remember Tony Mike KJ ★TheRunningSchool-Bunk A! Michelle-You deserve the very best! Michael KK Cam down!! Gas!! VT Michele A poola poolMNT FR In the car deeedee Sha F. Jerry’s a PBR — MF Sue-Weneedaraise 8thgradeBBchamps-ThehappyIdiot-TB Juilid Mzdfyk luv ya se;; BK After a party, we can’t shut you up CP and TD K and D Thanks for being there when you’re needed ME Cara-Monkey man,Stu,Mills Masochists,GMP,NYU!!Sha Sue-I love Tony Vydechy-S VT EB is a Cabbage Patch D Chris-You mean so much to me and I love you.Ralph MM Tell Joey to Watch out BL Pieca cake-Com’on now! Ca Michele,Julie,Masako,Nadine-I’ll miss you-Michael Karen, Diane-S top fighting over Joey love yas,Maria A A-Swim Team was great! 23-Roastbeefat9:30AMuhhuh Irippedupmyshirt! 8whatswrongw yourHIP VICOUS CYLE Whatshisname BJANgleson pooltable CraigsB l PurpasBFF32 KK ByeBye Fruitfly!!! VT “Who’s Sharon Stern?” B.Dylan Na PPP, Kurt,kiss,wink MOH NR-Youre a GREAT friend-P J.P. I’ve been waiting such a long time, waiting here for you. PS I love you!Kim K Know what snow means? L TheBigGuy Boots-B-Ballenmen NN Alligatorsinthesewer S Roby Little Princess Mich Abby-WATCH OUT FOR FALLING BUFFALO! !-Cara MB Remember margot and the boardwalk? and Vermont? CD-I love you snookums-HF L.K-Youguysare theBEST,Denise Cap good luck always Mea Terry-You’ll be late for your own weddingHDiane CD Wanna hear a joke that’l . . . Na, I see you heard it KLBethereinlOmin.Ha-haDenise Betty-Rangers Rule Sharon RonniTomy BestFriendsForever KE Pooh Tigger 4EVA! DM KA Miss ya in Media MAI Ab,cin,Li-“Sometimes ya gotta say . . Ca DR Tanning buddies 4-E MB V J T They have zigmund F! Val The Garden Love Mich RG Thanks for the talks KJ Beth and Tami BFF!!! K I’ll never forget you-E Scoobie-Do-Wah!!! George Thanks for all the love and support you gave me love Babelus Sheldy have you heard the latest gossip? Linnea LP REDS Xmas Party “82” CP TD Florida “84” BK PM-Thanks for the Iced tealReady to coil?-Howie Patman-Coming out tonite? Hey guys:Mucho Guido! BD The 3 Muppets-WeusedtobestFriends Whathappened? MB-Bugala,GMPs,Mr.Subway-Ca Laurie, Denise-Remember always the Summerof '83. Kim TB-We’re crossed out!DC Mymanin the69vette, Iloveyou! Mish-Dreamgirls- M.F. Rich I love you! Cathy Donna Hi!!! Mary Beth KE Pooh and Tigger 4eva !Dm Carrie Gym today? Maria CM Gone through it ALL MG BK Is it the weather?? TD We’re Seniors it’s the ’80’s The 3 Mikes-13 CD Ca I think I like . . . Mike Woody,Killer and Tuzz-KC-Sha DL finally We did itMC Bigguy Y ouThink Y ouresoCool C.T. PHIarslIt’s not that big Li FR I can’t wait until 1988 ED MY FAVORITE CUZ! JOD C-Whaat?No-you’re wong!M Frank-Good Friends 4EVA P TAC COM’e’estai ? LOVE DML FD I LUV YA-IN WATER 2 TF Li Columbia Gang 4E! Ca M WANNA SLEEP OVER LOVE W BOOSTERS C.T. The SPAZ PATROLAND COLUMBIA GANG LIVES ON L. P. FR Eagles out GREAT!!! MT AH MARIE! 1 LOVE YA!-ED Zug MAMOSA n YEARS CD JER 10th GRADE ART 1 JOANNE Alan GO SHIP Mary Kathy ErnieJimmy Kara TL4E Rob, Falling off a curbSha M. C. Yes My Cat is Deaf!(and fat!) LP Jim Be careful it’s snowing Frank Mish I Love you Babe Wal Michael you know! Julie T.J I’m a safe driverIJoanne Nan-RAGE OF ANGELS-SIDNEY SHELDON OUR HERO-LUV AIM Di Ca Florida! Julie F.R.S.S.S.F.N N.L.K.B.R.S.S. Malibu-Cru EV What a character! L,TA Ronie “Keep Smilin’!” WK Hue did you ever choke your bird with a pencil, kiss your mom 100 times. Then take off in a helicopter? Love Huely 1-Friday the 13thl wanna get w-!Wait-I am! Mich S.M.Rarrr N.N. DANA CHRIS 4EVER7-1 82 NEAHEY HOMEBOY WHATRE YOU LOOKIN AT? DEB. NEA-WAITINGTHE MUSIC TO END?DEB PAM-FRIENDS 4 EVA! DEB Lee JGG Luv I Kurt H-Don’t I owe you a birthday gift? +Wenday-Wow Chris-you owe me one-Nan Meegan Well,Is he? Mary Ca-GMPS baby bugalas!Mich DL memories will never be forgotten . . . Just 1 night M Lee Choc Chip pancakes and tea in the morning- Cin Hue 7 yrs. never dies Hue ED WHAT DID WE DO IN CALC? 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MISH YOU’RE NOT WEIRD WAL KEYWEE 1AM CONFUSED LUV I AB CHOCOLATE COVERED CREAM FILLED PICKLE MATT TERRI, I LOVE YOU FRANK JMJSAM BOWLING RULES MARY JOHN-N-SUE ALWAYS 8-21-82 MICH BRING A PILLOW SUE HUGH 7YEARS-50 MORE TO GO JULIANA I LOVE YOU! AMY FRANK, LOOK AT HIS PIMPLE NAN UPSTATE WITH JK MS Alst TR WHAT IF ... OH NO!!! MT B.B. BLANK ME INSTANTLY MAN LIZ WE LOVE JOHN LOTS SUE TO THE SICK PUPS WE LUV U BETTY CATSUPS! LUV I FR GET IN THE CLOSET NANA JORDAN WE LOVE YOU US BABE I LOVE YOU ! LUV D KF FOOHING N BURGER KING WE SPECIAL FRIENDS LUV S LAW GTHWIAS PT M.K WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS Aim I had a dream about — oh no it’s working M.G Shaza thanKZ-i Love ya N.N FRED WHAT A BOGUS STENCH! NAN TBFF I LOVE YA SHa Deb K-Am I in a good mood today or what?SICK-Wendy Donna SCARS and BRUISES MC Boosters 189 TAC Deli action 5 pd Mich Grumpy and cheery friends forever! Walter I LOVE you Mich CA-FALLING BUFFALOS-AB LiZC I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! JV loves DB BB NEVER FORGET HALLOWEEN Mish wanna go crazy! WALLY Carole There’s Henry! J D Terri My Babe Love Frank Ca-Bicker Bicker! Mich BB I missed you this year! FRED Don’t cut so much! ★ TAIN:POLAR BARS!STAY F! JOE-N-DANA 1-11-81 MAUREEN MOM BLOND DAN I JPMHJP KENNY ROGERS MH DH LIKEIWANTTOLEARN L M.'J.D. KC 10th GRADE MAMOR1ES MT HENRY WE WANT YOUR BODY J,C,D, WAL WHYDO WE KISS? MICH GANG N.F. SUMMER IN PENN TF CH LP BLACK NEGLIGE - AB T.B. COMEON TerryScream! Ellen PR SL FULLMOON 2NIGHT! TF KC ET REMEMBER FR’S ROOM M KEITH KISS,KISS!! LUV I KEYWEE WASTE-4th LUV I STACEY SUE MALIBU SISTERS LYNN NAN BARB FRAN SHAZ THE CREW, BLUE EYES! LUV I NNSSCMMGRTRRSIAL-TOP8 81 LINDA HAVE YOU SEEN CC? I SHA CAMPING-THE BEST PLACE M-Gum balls-leb stuffy!MB MICH-DIETS EXERCISING AND JUMPSUITS WHEW! BFF AIM HF AT LEAST WE LOOKED GOODPT Mish Let’s Brook it LuvWal MF LetYs Play Chess PT THE GROUP good times on the DELAWARE Thanks for everything! WE had fun! PR JAY AND LAURA 9-16-824EVA Ant You’re a hump LuvMish C.T. But wait I can’t find my shoes L.P. Jer Hugs Hugs Kisses Mich RAN-My MOST VIVID MEMORIES of MHS .include you Aim FR Again n Again n Again . . . J.G-friends 4eva Luv ya! P Jul Want Chinese food Mar LP+CT+JP+DJ+MZ+JN+CS+LS:forever crazy! Cinndee!! ooh la la ! soo — BOOSTERS-------------------- EG John + Pete The Cutest little things LP TC THANKS 4 BEING THERE DL WALTER MICHELLE 7-14-82 FUN TIMES W THE GANGITAC B-R-I Want some catsup?MB JMJS Lets go iceskating M TAC I’m so hungry! luv MC ChrisDana WalMich JimT oni Ang thanx 4 the tape Luv P T-Ray who?school Bus!Mich NTKEJEMDTHANKSFORVDDAYRICK FR I’m sooo FAT DIET TIME M Stacy wanta ride home Mar M.C. December 31, 1982 and bubbly-the best will continue Love Lee KC It’s TOMMY D I Luv Him Rich-LETS STUDY MR.F. AMY Rel Bell RRELLLAA NH Rel DL Fritos and Iced Tea MC CT-What do you mean the door won’t open?!LP MS. B. YouGoTMETHRU ABADTIMEJ.D. BL-alan-what a hunk! Mich CHRIS-Always Remember How Special You ARE BFF-Aim M S C B LETSGOOUTSOMENIGHTIJ.D. TONY-WE ONLY HAVE 15 MIN. QUICK! LOVE D Sue-Never forget Herb! PR Tony-ILL start my diet Tomorrow-DEB Key Wee Here He ComesLuv I KC BFF NO THANKS!!! MARIA MICHELE-COFFEE ANYONE? DS ANTHONY, YOU’RE MY EVERYTHING 1 LOVE YOU! LADY D ★ ★PENN RULES! X-cl983 5NY Suuu-50 blocks to find out the MET was closed! Never again!! Cindy DFZ DO YOU SUPPOSE WE OUTGREW OUR MONOPOLY BINGES?? CH INT-PE ACHES,SWEATPANTS AND SPECIAL FR1ENDS4 EVA-AMY JEANNINE LOSE THIS O MARY TNT I’ll BE THERE 4EVA AJB KIE CHOCHOLICS FOREVER CA FR I’LL LOVE YOU 4EVER MT T LETS GO ICE SKATING I MICHELLE B FRIDAY THE 13th I GGFROC FOODFITE JERICO CC ABBY 1 HAVE THIS FRIENDCA LETT WALK ON THE MEAT JEN JUL PLEASE DO NOT PANIC MAR RAN MICH CHRIS NAN SHA ROB-MEMORIES SO SPECIAL AIM ANTHONY N DEBBIE 10-15-82 DOUBLE B’S YOU’RE THE BEST JOE LICATA - N - LESLIE WIND TONY-EGGS Chicken Cutlets or ME. No Bacon, love D Jerry Thank you for caring, making me so happy, and being my strength, our dreams will come true. 1 know they will. I Love You, Michelle M.C. D.L. LETS ORDER HEROSJ.D MICH-THANX for Being so perfect A Friend BFF Aima Mich you need to love Ant GRUMPY BEAR + CHEERY BEAR JPMHJPMHTHANKS LOVE RICK Lee Watch that shoe! Mich Deb — PAS de-duek!!! Joanne LMP — My garbage may be full, but my o.j isn’t frozen!!! CH A Stop u’r Making me weak P FR YES Right NOW!!! Maria MEPHAMS FACULTY IS THE GREATEST LOVE INGRID AMY x-mass81 MidniteShaza KD suddenly Last summer KM JP Have any pickles Mary V-Me Tony!Remember my 1st anniversary? !Mich SHA-MAjORITY RULES BFF AL Reen Dennis’s Pool stick I DANAP.D. CALL LATELY?JOANNE MARIA DID HE CALL?LUVAMY How’s your danon body? JG SL“FUN WITH BORRIS?” TF AM Trivial,unemployemnt PB RG,KK, KJ,VT:The horse eats on!Neeaa!!!PSB VT,KJ,RG:LOVE YA. ps8 PT: What time is it? 1L41-LP CT: Barfo it was so-shopping LP PT-n-LP Nea-What bridge is ths? Golden Gate? ME ISIS — In laws — 4 eva Luv PR Mary Best Friends Forever And to all a GOOD KNIGHT!!! RS 190 Boosters SPONSORS Parents Doctors and Mrs. Richard Kalman and Mrs. Richard Luigi Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Levitan and Mrs. G. Cardillo Dr. Leon Livingston and Mrs. W. King Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Mirman and Mrs. Richard McCallum Dr. Robert Spilker and Mrs. B. McAuliffe Dr. Morris Scherr and Mrs. R. Pomisel Dr. and Mrs. Murray Katz and Mrs. T. Walshe and Mrs. J. Mascitelli Sponsors and Mrs. Arthur Horowitz and Mrs. Charles Raftery Marshas Fashions Ms. T. Equinda Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McQuillan Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Selinsky Mr. and Mrs. V. Amelia Mr. Edward Caffera Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marinello Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Steigman Mr. and Mrs. A. Beza Mr. and Mrs. M. Chase Mr. and Mrs. Herb Lander Ms. Gwen Nicosia Mr. and Mrs. L. Rooney Mr. and Mrs. John Yohe Mr. and Mrs. Henry Switsky Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arena, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coscette Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gangi Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Giglio Mr. and Mrs. Robert Northam Mr. And Mrs. Gary Toto Mr. and Mrs. John Curry Mr. William Oliver Mr. and Mrs. David Tholke Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anobile Mr. and Mrs. D. Didio Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Neal Garone Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hanus Mr. and Mrs. Gary Israel Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Paulsen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rush Mr. and Mrs. William Seufert Mr. and Mrs. Nick Calla Mr. and Mrs. James Hodnett Mrs. Nancy Mumolo Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Provenzano Mrs. Geraldine Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stark Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Tilocca Gerardos Bakery Sponsors 191 Congratulations Abby and Mike and The Entire 1984 Graduating Class Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Small and Family We Service ZEKE’S PIZZA 2849 Jerusalem Avenue Wantagh, N.Y. 781-2800 What We Sell Pick Up and Delivery SU5-7231 NICKS BIKE SHOP 1480 Bellmore Avenue No. Bellmore, NY 11710 You’re 1 With Us! 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The Yearbook Staff Weddings • Bar Mitzvahs • Portraits PHOTOGRAPHIC CREATIONS Photography For All Occaaion (561) 221-4058 198 Candids 516-546-7923-24 GOLDSMITHS OF MERRICK JEWELERS Diamond Setting — Special Orders Trade Work Manufacturing of Fine Jewelry John Lembo 80 Merrick Ave. Mario Messina Merrick, N.Y. 516-781-0051 NORM AND FRAN’S CHERRYWOOD HALLMARK SHOP 1168 Wantagh Avenue Cheerywood Shopping Center School Supplies at Discount Prices Candy-Party Goods Discounted Film — Batteries — Magazines — Gifts Newspapers — Stuffed Animals “The Store of the 21st Century” 27 Merrick Avenue Mark Leichtman Merrick, N.Y. 11566 Betty Leichtman 516-546-5050 Congratulations and Much Success to the Graduating Class of 1984 WELLINGTON C. MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Thelma Dworkin —■ President 200 Ads To Brian, You’ve come a long way baby. Wishing you health, happiness and success. We love you! MOM, DAD AND MARK 202 Candids GREENBERG - BIELLO STUDIO Official Yearbook Photographers Also available for: • Weddings • Special Occasions • Family Group Portraits 31 Newtown Road • Plainview, New York 11803 • (516) 454-8011 204 Ads Congratulations Class of ’84 785-2069 Tele Florist VISION HOME IMPROVEMENT 2032 Newbridge Road Bellmore, New York 11710 COLONIAL FLOWER GIFT SHOP Quality — Service — Artistic Arrangements 2510 Jerusalem Avenue North Bellmore, New York 11710 In Memory of John Lennon Flowers Whisper What Words Can Never Say CARDS UNLIMITED 2142 Merrick Mall Merrick, New York 11566 623-9728 Ads 205 A special thanks to Laurie Rooney and Michelle Gulotta for their unbeatable effort. The Staff When we were first given the task of doing the yearbook, it seemed overwhelming. Over the summer, we participated in a Yearbook Conference at Amherst College in Massachusetts to learn how to put a yearbook together. It was there we were shown how to make our yearbook unique and represent our school. We hope we have achieved our goals of expressing the personality of the school, while including every aspect of the student body. We know that we could never forget watching the hands of the clock fly by, while fighting to beat our deadlines. Details that we thought would involve a half hour’s work, always seemed to take more time than we expected. Yet, in the end, ail the sweat and obstacles we had to overcome were worth it. We have to admit, we both had a lot of fun. We would like to thank the students, advisors and athletes who cooperated and helped us with the stories and names to make the clubs, sports and activities sections complete. But most of all, we owe a great deal to our advisor, Mr. Critelli, for his never-ending support, encouragement and dedication. He was always there to help us overcome problems and keep us going in the MANY frustrating moments. Cindy Horowitz and After seeing her ten millionth piece of quad paper, Cindy Horowitz can do a PrGStigiaCOmo layout in Olympic time. — Editors Above: A common sight in the editor’s households was a dining room full of year- Having to contend with Cindy’s layouts and her 3.000 year old typewriter in the wee hours of book materials, forcing their families to eat elsewhere. the morning, Lisa fights frustration. By having first hand knowledge of sports Terry, Ellen, and Diane did a superb job. 206 Activities Behind the Lines Editors in Chief: Lisa Prestigiacomo, Cindy Horowitz Advisor: Mr. Joseph Critelli Faculty Editors: Julie Estes, Nadine Tromberg Club Editors: ToniAnne Caponi, Michelle Cioffi Boys Sports Editor: Peter Toto Girls Sports Editors: Terry Brown, Diane Cardillo, Ellen Delargy Activities Editors: Kim Johnson, Diane Morgan Staff: Laurie Rooney — Photographer Cara Tuzzolino Lori Schain Elyssa Solomon Donna Zuckerman Howard Freeman Wendy Rabekoff (Consulting Editor) Wendy Kalman — Copy Editor Steven Lander — Newswriter Michelle Gulotta — Business Manager Left: Terry Brown racks her brain for a witty caption to a photo. Peter Toto and Howard Freeman (sorry — can’t think of a caption) Below: On one of our typical days, Cindy Horowitz strains blindly to find the numbers on the quad paper while Lisa Prestigiacomo breaks her nails typing. Julie Estes and Nadine Tromberg smile after their teacher section has been completed. Top Row Michelle Gulotta. Nadine Tromberg. Cara Tuzzollno. Laurie Rooney, Julie E te� , Mr Crttelh Middle Row Diane Cardillo. Ellen Delargy. Howard Freeman. Peter Toto. Wendy Rabekoff Bottom Row Terry Brown. Cindy Horowitz. Lisa Prestigiacomo. Lori Schain. Elyssa Solomon Activities 207 Our lives do not stop at the end of the processional line at graduation: indeed, at the commencement ceremony our life lines continue and begin to change directions. The curve into infinity invites life beyond distortion. During our years at Mepham we faced challenges, made friends and grew as individuals. Who knows whether our paths will cross down the line; but let us agree that our lives, beyond Orwell’s view, converge upward into hope. Table of Contents Opening 2 Faculty 18 Clubs 36 Seniors 62 Sports 102 Activities 150 Advertisements 180 BEHIND THE LINES Look! Just look around you! Everything you see is created of lines. As you follow this line of thought, you can find lines you didn’t even know existed. Some of “Mepham’s Most Famous Lines” include: — the lines in the attendance office. They seemed to go beyond one’s line of sight and took just as long to process. — the line crossed at the end of the 50 yard dash, the 600 and the 1.5 mile. The Physical Fitness Test seemed to be never ending 'from year to year. From the Kickline to the cafeteria lines, from the football line to the printed lines of “The Buccaneer”, and from the lines on looseleaf paper to the two lines formed for the Graduation Day’s Processional, the versatility of the shortest distance is evident. Approximately 150 music and art students and eleven chaperones experienced customs and ticket lines (as well as delays) on their venture to Belgium. In addition, “A Chorus Line” became the longest running show on Broadway during the same year when numerous fans stood on lines to obtain entry to “The Who’s Final Farewell Tour.” These ever present lines tie the school together. They represent only a segment of what went on behind the lines in the Class of 1984. t