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

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1985 volume:

V MLLINGTON C MEM-j RJGH SCHOOL j C MP AVE. • ««3 4 beTUjMorh. Njjruno. v 'w'. ; r v ■ Uncovering ‘Excellence Was Shakespeare's ability to write a tragedy instinctive? No, it took him years of writing, hours of exploring himself and his surroundings to achieve the vividness found in his characters and their actions. Members of A Chorus Line weren't born hoofers. Days of long practice and sweat along with personal examination for tolerance of the other dancers and themselves resulted in a routine so well synchronized the dancers appear to be one. Even the Beatles' sound, which we take for granted, didn't come natural- ly. They pioneered a new form of rock and roll by experimenting with elec- tronics and using unconventional rock instruments. And when Mepham was built in 1936, its spirit wasn't inherent in its art deco design as were the bricks and paned windows. Students had to probe within themselves and use the resources available to them to generate their own energy, uncover their own potentials. In the key of G, Rob Fegan, '86, practices his alto clarinet for the Homecoming Parade. In addition to performances for the school, the 120 band members have journeyed in the last three years to Belgium. North Carolina, and Maryland to participate in exchange programs with other schools. Taken by craftsmanship, Aimee Gulotta. '85. and Sue Finn. '85, study the tectonic style of Frank Cestaro's, '85. work. Our annual Spring Arts Exhibit has given students the chance to display the work they produced in our na- tionally recognized art department. With his eyes off the keyboard, William Lacy. '86, concentrates on an exercise for typing class. Typing, as well as other business oriented courses like accounting and business law. has helped prepare career minded students for later pursuits. Faced with the computer challenge, Bernardo Arias, '85, ponders his program in A. P. Pascal Demand for computer courses has grown so strong that students have been limited to one course per semester. Theme 2 Treasure Chest Learning to use liquid graphite. A.P. students Debbie Petto, '85, Gayle Asch, ‘85. JoAnn Romano. ‘85, and Joe Fusaro. 85. watch Mr. Mesologites as he applies the medium to a still-life assignment. A.P. art explores the techniques, medium, and philosophies of master painters like Monet and his Impressionistic style. In Mechanical Drawing I. Alice Kolz. '85. attempts to draw a three dimensional object in three point perspective. Architectural classes emphasize the viewing of subjects from several directions Students Uncovering Excellence 3 ‘Uncovering ‘Excellence William Faulkner found in his Southern surroundings a setting for his novels that would express his ideas. He didn 7 need the sophisticated city or the educated college life as a background to show his themes of love, honor, pity, and pride. Neither have we needed a com- munity more complicated than Be 11 more, a town of a mere 23,000, for fulfilling our desires. Football players, as well as the rest of the school, feel the triumph of beating the Kennedy Cougars, our cross town rivals, in a football game. Students with a com- petitive academic drive find satisfac- tion when we receive the most National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists in our high school district. It's enough for the art department to know that we send well over ten times as many students to art school each year than does the average school in the Northeast. Soaping up the cars at the kicklinc car wash arc Kim Reilly. '86, Candi Maskayskai, '86. and An- nette Alonzo under the direction of Miss Carol Banta. This was one of a number of fund-raising car washes throughout the summer and early fall resulting in the Pirattes rais- ing close to $1000 which is intended for a new sound system. Rene Gonzalez, ’86. readily awaits the kickoff to begin the game against Herricks with only 1:11 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Rob Fegan. '86, caught a 17 yard touchdown pass from Denis Dunathan, '86, for the winning points. The victory was a high point during the team's commendable four and four season. Theme Treasure Chesc Mcpham and Oceanside runners race to the finish line. The track and cross country participants are recognized for their often outrageous antics off the track and fanatical training on the track. Whatever the means, the results have been outstanding as the team and individual runners have been county and state powers for number of years. Frank Cestaro, '85, uses his hands to mold his clay sculpture as Bobby Gazara. '85, looks on. He worked on this piece in Sculpture I and called it Twine . During a lab for Mrs. Reifberg's Human Anatomy class, Janet McGue. '85. explores the physical attributes of a human skull. Other par- ticulars of the body are also examined in explicit detail. During the match that broke their 12-game los- ing streak. All-league player Joey Valentino. '85. rises like a salmon to head the ball in the con- frontation with Great Neck North. The game resulted in a 5-5 win for the Pirates. 6 Uncovering ‘Excellence Picasso was never content using the same painting style. He experimented with different techniques, focusing on loneliness and despair with shades of blue in his Blue Period, stressing warmer colors and moods with his Rose Period, and exploring the various views of a subject with Cubism. At Mepham, we will not tolerate stagna- tion. If any area of our school is weak, if it can be taken a step further; we'll take it that step. Student Government saw the school needed a more effective pep rally, enticing enough that students would attend because they wanted to, not because they were forced. A pep evening rally with a bonfire seemed the answer but plans were extinguished when the fire department wouldn't cooperate. Students didn't let this set them back; they simply cheered louder at the traditional eighth period pep rally, drove more of their cars decorated with streamers and balloons through the Homecoming parade; and smiled harder when our football team clob- bered Great Neck North. Theme Treasure Chest During one of (he lunch periods. Andrea Ambrosia. '85. and Tina Giama, '85. contemplate an investigation into one of the cafeteria's culinary delights. The cafeteria is a popular place for socializing among students par- ticularly during the cold winter months when the nearby deli is out of reach. The warm surroundings encourage students to meet friends and forget about the rigors of classroom life. Concentrating on his substantial homework load is Bill Martinson. '85. in Mepham's library. The library is a favorite meeting place among students — particularly those seeking to sign-in for SI.AM — and a litesaver for last minute paperwriters Mr. Cuchel’s poem analysis dur- ing his seventh period AP English class evokes spasms of ecstacy from Sharon Saueracker. 85, as the students experience the benefit of Mr. Cuchel's insights into various styles practiced by a wide range of authors. Tracy Austin. '86, proves just how vivid an imagination she possesses in molding this unusual- ly artistic design, while David Jer- mott. 86. looks on in approval. The best of the Sculpture I class arc displayed in te year-end Spring Arts. The an department's advanced teaching methods administered by teachers who are professional ar- tists have made it one of the best in the country. Sketching from a live model, as John Landleberg, 86. is doing, is an example of this college level training During Basic computer class, Chris Herrera. '85, pauses to collect her thoughts. At the conclusion of the course students arc able to create simple programs. Most im- portantly the course gives students a taste of computers and their ap- plications. Students Uncovering Excellence — Uncovering “ExceCCence No, our sports teams have not at- tained the precision of the United States Olympic Gymnastics team. But our track team has gained state and na- tional recognition on the high school level. Our wrestling team has spurned wrestlers so skilled colleges can not offer them enough scholarships. Speakers in Political Forum haven’t developed their rhetorical skills to be as per- suasive as a John Kennedy or Samuel Adams. But simply finding the courage to stand in front of fifty people and ex- pressing a personal opinion is in itself an achievement. Drama is usually satisfied if their production goes smoothly with as few flaws as possible. Tony Awards remain only dreams for the future. It’s the satisfaction from try- ing to achieve with what we are hand- ed, giving what we make. This is how we uncover our excellence. ” Theme Treasure Chest INEXTINGUISHABLE FERVOR Our bonfire was cancelled but not our spirit An evening pep rally with a bonfire. We have always had an 8th period pep rally the day before the Homecoming football game It consisted ol only the announcing of teams and their members and a routine or two from the cheerleaders and kickline. Now it would last for two hours. 7 to 9 P.M., and would have, perhaps, an added act by students, the band performing, the burning of a small pirate ship and the traditional roster of events, all on a floodlight il- luminated football field. An eighth period pep rally hasn't been effective enough. By reviving an old tradi- tion like a bonfire, we hoped to get more students interested. In addition, students would be coming on their own freewill, making the enthusiasm more genuine. said Andy Ratner. Student Government President. Unlike other Student Government proj- ects, such as the Christmas toy drive for or- phans or the Valentine Day carnation sale, a bonfire pep rally had never been held before. Without plans from previous years, club members had to organize this event to in- clude as much cooperation from faculty and students and as much action to raise a unified, spirited raucous in the stands. Teachers were persuaded to chaperone the event. To prevent disturbances from people outside of Mepham, tickets given in homeroom would allow admittance only to students. Posters hanging in the halls started talk about our first annual pep rally. Students who before were apathetic were asking how they could help in preparation. To provide humor with frank ad-libbing, Joe Masucci, Ed Lee, and John Frisolone agreed to emcee the rally. A new event, 50’s day — reminiscent of bobby socks and saddle shoes — was added to Spirit Week to help boost participation before Friday’s infernal ceremony. All seemed to be running smoothly and the only thing left to be done was the building of the ship that would be burned. But on Friday, October 5, a week before the pep rally, the Bellmore fire department's fire marshal, who had agreed to oversee the Fire, said an accident with a bonfire had oc- curred the previous week in Bethpage and he preferred that his unit not take the risk of any further injuries. When Mr. Cuchel told this to Studen Government, the room fell quiet. No bonfire. No floodlight lit football field. And. perhaps, no fervor, no zeal would be aroused. It was on such short notice. People were excited. They wanted to help. There was such a good feeling around the school and now it seems that it's going to die. It’s not fair. It's like they the fire department put out two fires — the one in the sand pit and the one in the bleachers, said Randi Barouch, Student Government Treasurer. After accepting the disappointing news, members of Student Government quickly scheduled an 8th period pep rally. Spirit Week, it was hoped, would compensate for the enthusiasm lost with the bonfire. Tues- day, October 9. started the week with Fiftie s Day. Students wore their parents’ college let- ter sweaters and poodle skirts, slicked back their hair and sported Raybans. From the auditorium, there could be heard such classics as Johnny B. Goode, Midnight Special. and Fish Net Stockings” per- formed live by the Prowlers, a 50's style band. Members of the band included Dan Langdon, Greg Johanson, Tim Langdon, Rickey Kampt. George Wilkinson, and Joe Halamia. On Wednesday, a purple and green striped shirt with red pants and yellow socks (continued on page 12) Theme 10 Treasure Chest INEXTINGUISHABLE FERVOR seemed more in place than jeans and a white shirt; it was Clash Day and today's fluorescent fashions helped provide students with the clothes to mismatch. Jennifer Egert, a junior, clashed by wear- ing her concert shirt for the Clash, an English punk rock band. Large flower patterned shirts, leis, and grass skirts permeated the halls on Thurs- day for Hawaiian Day. In the parking lot and cafeteria, students improvised their own Waikiki by lounging in beach chairs and sipping Pina Colodas in coconuts embellished with paper umbrellas. Friday, students prepared for the pep rally by dressing in school colors, maroon and grey. As eighth period approached, everyone grabbed their jackets and books and Filed into the bleachers. After the band cleared the Field from practicing for the Homecoming halftime, over the press box speakers came Ed Lee's voice. How y'all doing?! As you all know, our much anticipated First annual Mepham Pirate Night Time Pep Rally Bonfire organized by our il- lustrious Student Government was unfor- tunately cancelled last week. In place of the scheduled star-studded, history mak- ing production, we present our spec- tacular matinee performance. In order for this pep rally to be successful, we need everyone to get involved. So if you feel like making some noise, go right ahead. Get as rowdy as you want 'cause we gon- na rock this house!! Varsity Cheerleaders ran onto the Field to give their Hello cheer, the soccer and football team demonstrated some plays, the Pirettes peformed their Staying Alive routine and students and faculty faithfully cheered in the stands. To ex- plain the absence of the girls' swim team, Joe Masucci, one of (continued on page 14) Theme 12 Treasure Chest Homecoming Uncovering Excellence 13 INEXTINGUISHABLE FERVOR the announcers, asked the crowd to direct their attention to the creek where the team, he claimed, was holding a practice. Next morning, Student Government hauled from the garage behind the tennis courts the aged Pirate ship float. In the park- ing lot, students decked their cars in streamers and balloons and hung signs say- ing such things as Mepham Pirates Have Great Bodies, Not Just Great Necks. ” Meg Imperiale, the Homecoming queen, arrived in a pink off-the-shoulder dress — without the Homecoming king. The night before, the football coach informed Bill Caprio that he would not be able to ride in the parade. There would not be enough time for Bill to change into his equipment for the game. Meg was frustrated and embarrassed and didn’t want to ride in the parade alone. Fortunately, Phil Tavella w'as persuaded to take Bill’s place. When Andy Ratner and Margie Cerro ap- peared dressed as pirates, throngs of seniors, juniors, and sophomores manned their vehicles to start the Homecoming parade at the Bellmore train station. Along Bedford Ave., Bellmorites met the procession as it proceeded to Bellmore Ave., turned to Camp Ave., and arrived on our football Field. At one o'clock, our football team con- fronted Great Neck North. With our 28-7 (continued on page 17) Theme 14 Treasure Chest A ‘ INEXTINGUISHABLE FERVOR victory, we moved into a three way tie for third place in the Nassau County Conference II division and tripled last season’s win total. Running back Andre Dixon broke touchdown runs of 60 and 40 yards in the first quarter on route to a Mepham record of 198 yards in a game. Larry Brady also ran for 132 yards as the Pirates opened an early 21-0 lead which they never surrendered. Placekicker Scott Pfister connected on all four of his extra point attempts. Hours after the game ended, football players, cheerleaders, and other students gathered for a victory party. People mingled with other people, ate, drank, and perhaps talked about the football game and parade. 'Did you see that touchdown by Andre Dix- on?” or I had nine people riding on top of my car during the parade!” may have been heard within the crowd. Most probably, there was no discussion of the thwarted plans for a bonfire; it was on no one's mind. Students realized that their pride for Mepham is not in the flames of a bonfire. It's created within themselves. The fire department extinguished the bonfire, forced us to hold an eighth period pep rally but we didn't let this dampen our spirits. We ignited a week of celebration, burning with a love for all that we call Mepham. —John Campanelli Homecoming Uncovering Excellence 17 FACULTY Division Faculty UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 19 20 A NEW KID IN TOWN There was a new kid in town. That unfamiliar face you may have seen wandering through the halls is that of Dr. Louisa Kramer Vida. Dr. Vida filled the position of Ms. Michelle D'Amour when she became an assistant principal in West Islip in October. Ms. D'Amour's departure left a four man administration to do a five person job. Steps to replace Ms. D’Amour were taken even before she left Mepham. The selec- tion process included a committee of administrators, faculty mem- bers, students and a secretary who did the preliminary screening of the job applicants. This committee recommended several candidates for call backs, which are second interviews with the administrators only. The administrators then recommended three candidates to the school board which did the final interview and selected the new administrator. Sounds com- plex? Well, the actual influence of the original screening committee was almost inconsequential. Two separate committees were established in the quest for a new administrator. Candidates were asked about their feelings on issues such as discipline, grading, and after school activities. Dr. Vida was screened by the second com- mittee. She survived the suc- ceeding rounds of the competition and emerged as the winner. It is hoped that her appointment has made the Mepham students win- ners as well. Dr. Vida has been with the district for a good number of years and has served as an interim ad- ministrator at Calhoun High School. She was also a district ad- ministrator. She has proven to be a competent and able leader and at- tribute to Mepham High School. We have indeed been lucky to have this new kid settle in our neighborhood. — Richard Cicchillo Administration TREASURE CHEST MR. VICTOR AMOROSO Administrative Assistant MS. MICHELLE D’AMOUR Administrative Assistant DR. HOWARD FINE Assistant Principal MR. ARTHUR McQUILLAN Assistant Principal MR. KENNETH RUTLEY Principal DR. LOUISA KRAMER VIDA Administrative Assistant I Amomo — Vida UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 21 Board of Education SEATED: S. Mugavero. B. Rivere, F. Rerman ST ANDING:J. Rooney, J. Groen, A. Kirsch, M Pulewit , I. Mark, N. Billig Central Administration SEATED P. Scrafino, T. Guamore, S Mugavcro, G. Liftman. E. Stevens STANDING: M. Lurel, A. Biun- nhoelzl, S. Goldstein, L. Vida, A. Oppman. M Bright. D. Brown. A. Iserra Faculty 22 TREASURE CHEST umming Up The School For the last three years, each high school m our district was evaluated by the research branch of BOCES, teachers, and administrators from other schools in our district, and members of the PTA. Mepham got evaluated during the 1985-84 school year and happily enough, received the most positive evaluation of all the high schools in the district. 'I feel that (the visiting team) came away with the same good feelings I have about Mepham. noted Dr. Fine. The visiting team evaluated Mepham as a learning as well as a community environment. Before com- ing to Mepham. they prepared a struc- tured approach. Our school was divid- ed into 21 academic sections with each section (composed of the subject teachers) writing a self-evaluative report based on their views, both positive and negative. Seven global committees ' covered aspects of the school other than academics, such as physical features. Prior to their visits, the evaluators studied these reports thoroughly, enabling them to better understand our situation. They had a pretty accurate picture of the school, said Mr. Rutley. The team approached each problem specifically. First, it wrote an introduc- tion to the problem and then wrote its commendations. They then inspected apparent needs and gave recommenda- tions to lessen or solve the problems. Three items were said to require at- tention. The first item was academics. The team suggested establishing a social studies resource center, improv- ing the computer program and adding blackboard space in the math and health rooms. It also advocated in- creasing the understanding of regular teachers in relation to special educa- tion students. The second item addressed was communication. It suggested there be more articulation between the driver education teacher and the driving teacher. Increasing communication between the junior highs and Mepham. the team observed, would ease the transition from one to the other. The third group of items concerned attendance and the physical at- mosphere of the school. One recom- mendation suggested a reorganization of the guidance office to make it easier to obtain college materials. Other recommendations included better ventilation in the art suite and parking by permit only in the parking lot. An interesting suggestion recommended that Mepham graduates be sent a survey asking if Mepham had provided them with a solid education. The team was favorably impressed with the openness of the school. They found a warm, nurturing relationship between the teachers and the students, and they felt that the staff was truly concerned about each student's welfare. The team also found our self- concept of the school to be a realistic one. All in all they were very impressed with Mepham. Said Dr. Fine. They came away with a glowing feeling because ... we are doing well. — Amy Susman Custodians R. Bett A. Watts L. Ferrara R. Bursky NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: C. Bene R. Blumenreiter W. Cheeres L. Faltermayer P. Formisano D. Johnson F. Ranelli V. Santonicola J. Scrivano P. Zidlicky Monitors K. Pianka II. Austein A. Carroll NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: A. Cannavo D. Marinello P. Vezina St hool Staff UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE THOR ABRAHAMSKN Social Studies ANNETTE ADLER Science MICHAEL ANGELLETA Guidance ARLENE AYRANDJIAN Engiich MATTHEW BAKKE Speech ( ARROL BANTA Social Studies RALPH BARKIS Guidance AMY BELLOW librarian WILLIAM BIMBIE Language PATRICIA BLOODGOOD English FRANCES BRANCA Secretary JAMES BROWN Art MARY BROWN Nurse ERICA BROD Teacher Aide C AROL CAPORASO Secretary A GUIDING LIGHT In addition to being a guidance counselor, Ms. Anne Crowley has numerous other positions in the school which make her an integral member of the school staff. While constantly being asked to sit on committees or to coordinate school services, she still maintains a genuine interest in helping students deal with the dilemmas that face them during the decision filled high school years. Ms. Crowley began her career at Mepham in 1963 as a teacher of tenth and eleventh grade social studies. Through her teaching she began to develop close relation- ships with her students and became interested in guidance counseling. After taking a year off to study counselor education of Hofstra University, she returned to Mepham and eventually became chairman of the Guidance Depart- ment. Later she became coor- dinator ot Pupil Personal Services iPPSV Some of her responsibilities with PPS include organizing and distributing the work of coun- selors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. As a guidance counselor, Ms. Crowley is not only concerned with course selection and colleges. She will discuss with her students anything from family troubles to family vacations. By learnng the characteristics of the individuals and speaking openly and honestly with them, she is able to give pru- dent and effective advice that is respected by the students. Another aspect of her counseling is know- ing when it is necessary- to in- tervene with a confused or misguided student — when to allow the student to resolve his or her problem through experience. The outstanding qualities Ms. Crowley exemplifies as a counselor and more importantly as a person are criteria for recognizing her as a speciar staff member — Eileen Rosen — Andrew Ratner 24 TREASURE C HEST ROBERT CHALMERS Science MARGARET CLOSE Secretary PAUL COHEN Math PETER COSTANZO Science JOSEPH CRITELLI English ANNE CROWLEY Guidance HENRY CUCHEL English DARLENE CURCIO Special Ed M. DAMERON Cafeteria PHILIP DELEA Social Studies THELMA DWORKIN PTA GLADYS FELDMAN Language EILEEN FEARON Secretary HENRY FEUERBACH Math PHILIP FITZ Driver Ed Chalmers- Fitz UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 25 No RUN OF THE MILL TEACHER ulum, created by Mrs. Mills, en- compasses job searching skills, resume writing, and interview preparation. Mrs. Mills believes the course is popular because high school students are ap- proaching a period when many decisions have to be made that will affect their future. Even the most work-conscious individuals need vacations to relax and escape to the more leisurely activities. Mrs. Mills treasures the time she spends at her house in Vermont where she skis and participates in other winter activities. She also enjoys aerobics and gourmet cooking as well as going to concerts and the theatre. For the future, Mrs. Mills is considering law school after she retires from teaching. What is im- portant to her now is helping students reach their potentials. Mepham students are aware of her efforts and appreciate everything she has done for the school. — Eileen Rosen — Andrew Ratner Mrs. Ann Mills came to Mepham in 1965 and has since been teaching courses in the social studies area. Because of her proclivity toward education, Mrs. Mills was attracted to teaching. She also felt that she had to become a teacher out of necessity; teaching was one of the few options open to women at the time. When she arrived at Mepham, she taught Regents, advanced, and elective courses. Four years ago she began teaching Advanced Place- ment American History. Mrs. Mills feels there is a noticeable change in students today from those of twenty years ago. According to her, students come in with less highly developed skills ... as far as essay writing and vocabulary. Regar- ding her A.P. course, she feels she gives her students the chance to reach their potentials. The classes are small and the work is demanding. Anyone who has taken her course can say they have never been pushed as hard in previous courses. Mrs. Mills brought the future elective to Mepham. The curric- ALAN FLEISCHMAN Social Studies I. FOSTER Cafeteria MARYANN GARRETT Matli DOUGLASGEREK Gym M.GOLIA Cafeteria ROBERT GORSKI Psychologist ANN HANSEN Guidance RONNIE HERSCHFIELD Special Ed. KENNETH HUNTE Gym EUGENE KAHN Math LAWRENCE KALSCH Guidance JOHN KEANE English PAMELA KEATING English ELIZABETH KETCHAM Language M. KILGANNON Cafeteria Flthchman Kilgannori 26 TREASURE CHEST MARY LAMBERT English MARIE LaROCCA Enrichment SYLVIA LEBENGER Language ELEANOR KOCHENDORFER Secretary SHARON LEFKOViTTZ Special Ed. PAUL LIMMER Science J. LLOYD Cafeteria ANNETTE LUCIA Secretary ALICE LOCOVARE Business LAURA LOOS Science HERBERTLOVENS Social Worker PAT LUBELL Speech SONYA LYONS Office Stall CHARLES MARTIN Teacher Aide MARILYN MacCOY Gym T Lambrrt — MacCoy UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 27 A MUSIC MAN Mr. Howard Rockwin started his musical career at the age of 13. His father was a professional musi- cian and Mr. Rockwin would play at weddings and other catered af- fairs with his father. In high school, Mr. Rockwin switched instruments from piano to bassoon. Mr. Rockwin was the youngest student of Sandy Sharoff, first bassoon in the New York Philharmonic. Bradley University offered him a scholarship for a double major in pre-med and music. In his first year, he switched to only music. But Mr. Rockwin transferred after one year to Northwestern Universi- ty to study with Wilie Simpson, a member of the Chicago Sym- phony, and to play in the school's orchestra. Mr. Rockwin feels Willie Simpson was the greatest in- fluence on his life. After college, Mr. Rockwin was offered jobs with several sym- phonies such as San Antonio, Kan- sas City, and even New Zealand. He preferred teaching and he started teaching at Mepham in 1970. He was Assistant to the Chairman of the Music Depart- ment. In 1976, he planned the first exchange trip to Europe. On every off year, the school also goes to on a domestic trip. The trips, Mr. Rockwin believes, gives the band and orchestra a cohesiveness which is one of the most important features of a student's education. Mr. Rockwin’s experience has added to the quality of Mepham's music as well as the attitude of the students. This makes him worthy of recognition. — Eileen Rosen RICHARD MARLBOROUGH Business CHARLES MARTONE Social Studies STELLA MASCIA Office Staff ARLENE MATTHEWS Office Staff ELIZABETH MACAUL Office Staff JAMES McMANUS Special Ed VALERIE MERRIL Social Studies L. MESICK Cafeteria GEORGE MESOLOGITES Art SANDY MILLER Cafeteria ANN MILLS Social Studies JO MILONE Business PAUL MITCHELL Business HARRIET MORRIS Business MICHAEL MUSCARA Special Ed. Marlborough• Mascara 28 TREASURE CHEST GEORGE NIDER English HENRY NORWICKI Work Ex JANICE ORBUCH English ANNE PALKOVICH Secretary LIANNE PASCHETTE Special Ed. FRANK PASQUALE Workshop EDWARD PETERS Math KATHLEEN QUINN Business NANCY RATNER Home Ec. JACK RICE English SARI RIEFBERG Science HOWARD ROCKWIN Music TONI ROMEO Student Teacher BETTY ROSENBERG Chap I DENA ROSENBERG Enrichment An ARTIST’S LIFE One of the outstanding teachers of the Art Department is Mr. James Brown. The visual arts is a difficult subject to teach because of its abstract and dimensional qualities. Yet Mr. Brown manages to articulate his lessons in concrete terms while having his students ap- ply with brush and pencil what he has taught. Mr. Brown feels that his students should use art as a medium to achieve maturity both intellectually and emotionally. Their work should be highly per- sonal — a source of self-expression and a tap for emotional reserves. During class periods, he takes time to speak to individual students about their art work. He discusses the work on a cerebral level as well as offers advice on their technique. The insight Mr. Brown exhibits when he teaches has come from experiences as an accomplished ar- tist and sculpture. Art also per- vades his recreational life; he is an avid landscaper and gardener. He feels that planting a garden is like painting a picture; both use color, design, and texture. Mr. Brown uses his intellectual abilities and art talents to benefit his students which makes him fully deserving of recognition. — Andrew Ratner Nidcr- Rosenberg UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 29 JOANNE SALVANI Health FRANCES SAMMONS Secrtary IRENESAVASTA Special Ed. M. SCHLENDORF Cafeteria GARY SEAMAN Health ROBERT SENIOR Sociology BETSY SIEGELAUB Language JOSEPHINE SIEHS Librarian ARTHUR SMITH DORIS SMITH Music RONNI SMITHI.INE English DAVID SNYDER Science DOROTHY SPENCER Secretary MARYELLEN SQUEO Math SUSAN STAMILE Science T Salvam — Stamilt 30 TREASURE CHEST 1 JUDITH STENHOUSE Special Ed. MILTON VAVASSFUK Math KAREN WARD Teacher Aide JOHN WALTER Industrial Arts BORIS WHITE Science BARRY WILANS Social Studies GLORIA WILSON Social Studies STEPHEN WOLFENSTEIN Art NEIL WORTMAN Science THESE FACULTY MEMBERS WERE NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Theodora Binearas Mary Burri Kitty Cohen L. Dishman Rose Hudcovic Annette Krakowsky Corrinne Morris Mary Mullane Sandra Sadofsky Lorraine Strom Robert Travis Moore E. Troup Paula Weinberg Ellen Weiss Sttnhouit — Worimann UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 31 In The Stacks 32 Your bio report on photosyn- thesis is due tomorrow and you don't even have any books on your topic. Where do you go To the Mepham library, of course! Mrs. Bellow, the librarian. Mrs. Siehs, senior library clerk, and Mrs. Cohen, library secretary, will happi- ly help you. The library also has other func- tions beside providing books. It serves as a resource center available to students as well as faculty. Its diverse materials provide informa- tion on the most fuel efficient cars in Consumer Reports to a famous critic's analysis of Shakespeare's Macheth. The librarian tries to make the library attractive as well as infor- mative. Each month, a theme centered around a trivia quiz hangs behind the librarian’s desk. Fast themes have included the Olym- pics, folklore in America, and the history of presidential elections. As the librarian. Mrs. Bellow has many responsibilities. She selects, orders, and catalogues ail books. She conducts classes in library skills. Students and teachers can ask her for help with projects and assignments. Mrs. Bellow received her B.A. in English and music from Stonybrook and an M.S. in library science from Simmons College. At Brookside Junior High School, she taught English and served as a Librarian. This has been her fourth year as Mepham's librarian. Mrs. Bellow enjoys her job but wishes students would read more for recreation. I would like to see the library used for its books rather than a studyhall.” Expanding the library has been one of Mrs. Bellow’s goals. I feel the library gets shortchanged on its budget. I would like to be able to provide more materials for the student to use. Mrs. Siehs, senior library clerk, was hired five years ago to help the librarian serve the students. She runs the technical aspects of the library. She organizes the circula- tion desk, updates the magazine room, enters and stamps all new books, sends those threatening overdue notices, and organizes the vertical file. Mrs. Siehs likes her job. She feels lucky to work in the library because she enjoys her co- workers and the pleasant at- mosphere. On the whole, she likes the students. This senior class, she believes, has been one of the best since she started working at Mepham. Having two teenagers at home, I feel I can understand Fatuity TREASURE CHEST and relate to the students. Mrs. Cohen, the library- secretary, manages only the technical aspects of the library. She types and sends orders, processes all new books, prepares individual library cards, and reorganizes the audio-visual materials. Her orher duties within the school take place in the attendance and health of- fices. She first worked in the main office at Grand Ave. Junior High School. Her library training began during four years at the District Administrative Offices. Her six years at Mepham have been happy ones. I like doing library work. I enjoy my work as well as the peo- ple I work with. She wishes she could interact more with the students. I don't work with students frequently, but when I do, I enjoy talking with them. Mrs. Cohen's feeling is echoed by the other librarians as well. We in the library have really enjoyed working with this year's senior class. These students are some of the brightest and most academical- ly gifted seniors we have seen. They are also a nice group of peo- ple which makes working with them a pleasure. Good luck to you all! — Liz Susman Clubs TREASURE CHEST CLUBS Division UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 35 Band The instrumental music pro gram is an important part of any high school. The W. C. Mepham High School Band is no exception. Consisting of a Wind Ensemble and a Sym- phonic Band, the group of over 140 musicians, under the direc- tion of Mr. Howard Rockwin, has not only marched at home football games and local parades, but has traveled on exchange trips to Belgium, North Carolina, and Maryland. The band performed at com- munity events during the past three years, including Islander victory parades and a United Parcel Services’ grand opening. The Mepham Band is a uni- que organization. It is both a class and a club with fun- draisers occasionally taking preference over rehearsing dur- ing the class period. The great times had at car washes and on the long bus rides far over- shadow the memories at rota- tion and the first time through a new piece. Everyone will remember the “1812 Over- ture” that was broadcast on Belgian National Radio. However, no one will forget writing 1,000 times, I will keep my big mouth shut in band,” when Mr. Rockwin blew his top. The Band Captain, Tim Mof- fitt, doubles as drum major dur- ing marching sequences. When he sets the beat with a series of whistles, he not only coor- dinates the band, but he leads the steps of the Mepham kickline and the twirlers. Mepham March” and Hail Mepham are the traditional pieces of marching music which have hit the top ten over the past few years. Unfor- tunately, the Mepham High School Band's performances are infrequent, limited to two or three parades and a half a dozen football games. The con- cert style performance, in con- junction with the orchestra, is the more common, and most appreciated layout. To suit this preference for concerts, the district recently purchased new uniforms for the band and Orchestra. These concert style blazers, slacks, and tie, replaced the old mar- ching uniforms. The experiences and the close friendships the band members have grown from over the years make all the hours of practicing worth while. — Alex Saponar Activities 36 TREASURE CHEST Band BACK ROW: Cindy Emma — Librarian Dam l.ut ig — Majorette Debbie Rudoltz — Uniforms Ian Reddock — Treasurer Kevin Wallace — Manager David Wartel —Treasurer Tim Moffitt — Captain. Drm. Major Jeff Weiss — Manager BOTTOM: Greta Delargv — Librarian Alex Saponar — Manager Sharon Saueracker — Secretary Brett Whiton — Treasurer Susan Lastella — Librarian Tracy Kuhn — Librarian Lauren Hairigan — Secretary Mike Koondcl — Manager Band UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 37 Fiddling away It is first period. The bell rings, and students start to file into the room. At first glance, nothing looks strange, but if a second look were to be taken, it would reveal many things. The room is a lot larger than a regular classroom. Instead of desks, there are chairs, and in- stead of a teacher's desk, there is a podium. The school's largest family, the orchestra, is waking up. In a usual family, we'd hear questions, like ' Hey, Dad, can I have the car tonight?” and Mom, can you write a note to my teacher?” while we smell coffee brewing, and breakfast being cooked. In this family, the usual questions are, Who’s on Slam?” and “Did anyone get milk? and the smells are of violin rosin and old sheet music. The sounds of a normal family are plates and silverware clinking, of cars starting, and people leaving for a tough day ahead. During first period, sounds range from Mr. Howard Rockwin’s keys to the opening of instrument cases and the rustle of papers of music. With a flourish of his baton, Mr. Rockwin calls his 40 some-odd students to order. A piece such as the Hallelujah Chorus is selected, and the or- chestra beings playing. But this is just the beginning. A piece takes a few weeks to learn, but it can take up to 2 months to perfect it. To this end, the or- chestra will break up into sec- tions. The first chair player, or the senior member of the sec- tion will lead the group prac- tice. Senior Bernardo Arias, concert master, not only of Mepham’s orchestra, but also of the all state orchestra, usual- ly leads the first violins. He at- tends Julliard, and practices faithfully every day. He, and every one else in the orchestra, has expanded his musical knowledge and talent. Most of the members of Mepham’s or- chestra are friendly with each other out of school and in other activities within school. All of the members try to carry the family spirit through to other groups. Whether we are help- ing others we have met through our orchestra travels or through our own personal travels, that Mepham spirit always comes through. When our friends in North Carolina were hit by Hurricane Diana, the combined members of the orchestra and band collected food for them. By mailing ‘‘care packages” to the members of John T. Hoggard H.S. band and orchestra, with whom we exchanged in March of 1984, we showed this family spirit. Our endeavor in our ex- change trips is to not only make friends, but to expand our family. This year’s All-County results far surpassed anyone’s expectations. Mepham’s total amount of student delegates more than doubled the total from our rivals, Calhoun and Kennedy. Another victory for family spirit! — Sima Weinsaft Clubi TREASURE CHEST ORCHESTRA TOP ROW: Jamie Kudler Jennifer Carrano Bernardo Arias Ishmael Viana SECOND ROW: Sima Weinsaft Lisa Cicero — Secretary Liz Susman — Vice President Amy Susman — President Margie Cerro Eileen Rosen MISSING: Kenny Marasco Elena Tymchak Orchestra UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 39 BARBERSHOP Kdvvard Carillo. Richard Cicchilio. Scott Kass. Troy Rozdl,Jeremy Row OrjiuHizatioNt 40 TREASURE CHEST Choir Every morning in the decorated room at the end of the new wing, the Mepham A Cappella Choir meets. Here, twenty-eight in- dividual voices are melted together to produce an unparalled sound. Choir is a social as well as an academic organization. The members are there because they want to be there, perhaps this is why they are willing to give up their free time to perfect their part. Under the guidance of our direc tor. Mrs. Smith, and the choir President Edward Carillo. the choir prepared. This year our members sang in as many as eleven con- certs including the All-State and All-County concerts. This year Ed Carillo and Richard Cicchillo were chosen as members of the All- State Chorus. Laura Kretzmer. Stephanie McCarthy. Eric Wroohel. Debbie Soule. Troy Rozell. Howard Nicoll. Jeremy Ross. Ed. and Rich were named to the All-County Chorus. Choir fosters a devotion to music, both classical and modern. We performed pieces written anywhere from 500 years ago. Choir is not a stagnant group. The group went to the city twice — once to see a film of the opera Carmen and once to see a Broad way musical. In October there was the Halloween party which saw our esteemed President dressed in drag. In December the choral went Christmas caroling throughout the Bellmores. At the end of our Junior year, the choir took part in a five school concert whose finale included a combined 300 voice rendition of Carl Orff s master piece CARMINA BURANA. The A Capella Choir is not the only choral group at Mepham. in fact there are three others. The Mixed Chorus met every day and sang pop tunes — a totally different style of music. There are also two ex tracurricular choral groups for which this year was one of the strongest in many years. The Madrigal group performed at such places as Honor Society inductions and Memorial Day ceremonies. The Mepham Barbershop specializing in the old-style good close harmony was once more a huge crowd pleaser. Both of these groups exist because the singers want them to exist and give up their time to make them work. The tears flowed at the Senior Farewell Concert in May. Highlighted by The Anthem for Spring ( The Hallelujah Chorus of the Spring), the concert marked the end of three years of work, study, music and . . . fun. No one who has ever been a member of a choral group here will ever forget their final concert. As we move for- ward in our lives, we will always have at least one fond memory of Mepham High upon which we can look back. — Richard Cicchillo TOP ROW: Jeremy Ross. Aim Weed. Robert Kenyon. Susan I.owett, Stephanie McCarthy.Judy Simon, Eric Wroohel. Jane Hailey. Howie Nicol SECOND ROW Troy Roselle. Dawn Chasm. Tina Giants. Manon ( oli. I.aura Kret mer. Maira Gutierrez. Edward Carillo. Susan Ziegler, Laura Zicrnak. THIRD ROW Cathy Gogikyan, Wayne Buttner. Debbie Soule. Tracy Lavellc, Theresa Reillcy. Richard Cicchillo. Catherine Diamond. Scott Kas$, A Patricia Moore Madrigal Singers TOP ROW: Jeremy Ross. Troy Roselle. Richard Cicchillo. Edward Carillo, Scott Kass SECOND ROW Susan Ziegler. Stephanie McCarthy. Debbie Soule. Judy Simon, Jane Bailey- THIRD ROW Laura Kretzmer. Theresa Rciley. Cathv Gogikyan. Susan Lowett Choir UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT SETTING PRECEDENTS It was a good year. We did not write a student school evaluation or get a student on the school board as we had planned. Yes, our bonfire Pep- Rally was aborted by the fire department. Perhaps our aspirations were too high. However, looking back on all we did accomplish in one year, it was worthwhile attempting new activities and taking dif- ferent approaches to what had been done before. Assisting a group of concerned students prepare a fund-raising dance for the Ethiopian famine victims, choosing a Student Govern- ment representative for the Curriculum Committee, and creating and carrying out the Latch Key Project (see page 154) were all unpredented ac- tivities of the organizations. The traditional functions in- cluding the Homecoming Pep Rally, Spirit Week and Parade, Valentine flower sale, G.O. card sale and Toys for Orphans Drive were also handled with considerable success by the Student Government. So we didn't lead a student walkout to protest the ad- ministrations disallowance of an advertisement for Planned Parenthood in the Bucaneer. By aiming high and not settling for tradition alone, the Student Goverment benefited the com- munity as well as the school. Along the way, we gained the recognition of the administra- tion as a useful source of stu- dent input for school policy making and generated a greater enthusiasm for the organization as a whole. President Andrew Ratner, Vice President Dave Wartel, Secretary Debbie Rudoltz, Treasurer Mike Stefanelli and the rest of the Student Govern- ment thank faculty advisor Rick Cuchel for his support, guidance throughout the year. TOP ROW: Mike Sanflippo. Patty Passaro. Rick Cuchel. Mary Bloomfield. Jane Randel, Ed Lee, Joe Masucci. Trevor Benjamin. Robin Acquavita MIDDLE ROW Deanna Silverman. JoAnn Aprile. Helene Lennon, Janet Amsterdam. Carolyn Wilkinson. Anna Jclaso BOTTOM ROW: Debbie Rudoltz, Andrew Ratner. Mike Stefanelli Student Government UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 43 Go FOR IT Point of Inquiry Speaker is closed to points” Point of Personal Privilege — Can we please have some decorum? What is this mysterious dialogue? Why it’s Mephams Political Forum, of course! Every Tuesday members meet to debate a bill on a controversial issue. Often, the bill is similar to an ac- tual bill currently being discussed in Congress. About once a month, PFer’s attend a Model Congress at another school. These weekend ex- travaganzas replicate the stucture of an actual Congress, including committees, a Senate, and a House of Representatives. Mepham s own Model Congress, the zenith of the PF experience, occurred March 1-3, 1985. This was the seventh Model Congress held at Mepham. However, Political Forum is not merely an arena for Mepham s academia. PF members are not subscribers to The Wall Street Journal, or avid readers of history textbooks. Contrary to popular belief, Political Forum members are not all spiring lawyers (of course there is Rich Cicchillo). The infamous congress parties and dances provide the entertainment. The debate is usually serious, yet the speakers tend to ramble. At times the bills, such as abolishing AP Calculus, are somewhat frivolous. Political Forum is also a great place to build confidence in speak- ing in front of large groups, as well as a place to learn leadership and responsibility. There are many positions that must be filled in order to run a smooth Model Con- gress. The greatest honor a Political Forum member can receive is a nomination for chairperson of a Model Congress committee. The great thing about having a Model Congress position is that one can clearly see the result of his hard work and effort, by helping to create a terrific Model Congress. Political Forum is truly a club in which all members participate. Model Congress VII would not have been the success it was without the hard work and cooperation of all its members. A great thanks is due to the advisor, Mrs. Ellen Weiss, who helped PF tremendously in preparing for Model Congress, and to the of- ficers, who really held the club together! — Carol Nelson POLITICAL FORUM TOP ROW: Don Sottile.Jim Trainor. Erik Hahn, Justin Heller, Allan Small, Rob Carpenter. Paul Broderick, Jon Weinstein, Wayne Buttner. Bobby Saldarelli, Miguel Cima, Tom Pon o, Brett Whiton. Mike Zarcmber, Alex Saponar. Brian Freeman SECOND ROW Scott Kass, Jessica Darrow, Mar- tin Glantz, Cathy Cooke. Melissa Chalson. Fran St oiler, Elyse Serber, Michelle Hollander. Sharon Saucrracker, Pam Silverman, Eileen Rosen, Amy Susman. Karyn Richman, Andrea Liebcr. William Martinson, Steve Mare. Brian Panser. Mrs Weiss SECOND ROW FROM BOTTOM: Ben Goody. Janet Amsterdam. Helene Lennon. Eric Kussoy. Liz Susman, Jane Randcl. Rich Cicchillo, Carol Nelson. Margie Ccrro, Lisa Novogrodsky BOTTOM ROW Jason Z., Joe Fili, I.ynda Kaufman. Julie Kraut, Gina Raynor. Allison Steigman. Political Formm UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 45 46 GETTING YOGR “BUC’S” WORTH The pirate was gone from the front page. Pertinent editorials and letters enriched pages two and three. News and sports articles provided in- teresting perspectives on school events. The feature pages were as diversified as the students of Mepham itself. With these and other im- provements and innovations, this year’s “Bucaneer” was commended as the finest in re- cent Mepham history. Editor-in-Chief David Brendel and Managing Editor Linda Ventimiglia attended a summer newspaper workshop at Amherst College. They ac- quired many new skills and im- plemented several new ideas to upgrade the quality of the “Buc.” David instituted preplanned layouts, article assignments with word specifications, pulled quotes, and a new method of headline character counting. He also established a weekly editors- only meeting to prepare for the weekly staff meeting. Linda was in charge of adver- tisements in the “Buc.’’ Having heard a press law lecture at Amherst, she continually stressed to staff members the importance of truth in journalism. News editors Karen Kugal and Eric Kussoy raised the quality of the reporting of school and community news. Before assigning articles, Karen or Eric conferred with Mr. Rutley about ideas for new articles. The “Buc news pages thus covered all impor- tant Mepham events respon- sibly and thoroughly. Editorial editors Laura Baldassi and Lisa Landau handled the controversial staff and guest editorials. David's editorial in protest of the district’s forbidding the Buc to print Planned Parenthood advertisement caused a stir within the district. The editorial elicted responses from students, parents, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Planned Parenthood itself. Richard Cicchillo’s guest editoral condemning abortion created a furor among pro- choice students and communi- ty members. However, it also drew the praise of the local Knights of Columbus and a Nassau right-to-life organization. Lisa’s and Laura’s editorial describing the inadequaces of the school library gave vent to many students’ dissatisfaction with the library. It also angered Mrs. Bellow, the librarian, and drew a letter in defense of the way the library is run. Feature editors Jennifer Egert and Carol Nelson struck a fine balance on the Buc feature pages. Jennifer, in addi- tion to writing articles spotlighting teachers and students, encouraged many left-wing music and movie reviews. On the other hand, Carol’s view tended to be slightly to the right. Her coverage in the first issue of the year of Mepham’s vast ar- ray of clubs made incoming sophomores aware of school events and activities. She also wrote a fashion article, an arti- cle on the decadence of Duran Duran, and an analysis of Mepham’s new attendance policy. Sports editors Michael Zarember and Rick Ruege made the Buc athletic pages something to be proud of. Their comprehensive coverage of school sports and unique in- sights into professional sports animated each Buc sports section. Mike’s pro-Rangers hockey articles, an incisive baseball cartoon on Darryl Strawberry, and his cynical tone generated in numerous Mepham sports enthusiasts a dislike for his opinions. Photography editor Ed Ca- puano did an exceptional job of coming through with desperately needed pictures for each issue. Art editor Bryan Morris provided drawings on short notice that enhanced the personality and overall ap- pearance of the Buc.” Other staff members deserv- ing praise for their continued perserverance were Miguel Cima, Mike Krebs, Craig Rosenstein, Pam Silverman, Diarmund Strasser, Liz Susman, Diane Turturo, and Jon Weinstein. Adviser Jack Rice let the paper be run by the editors and staff members but was alwyas there with a helpful suggestion. His love for the Buc and the people on its staff was always evident in his devotion and in- spiration he gave to so many writers. While Mr. Rice always had something substantial to say, he was above all a great listener, breathing life into William Dean Howell’s idea that, The secret of the man who is universally interested. The hard work this year resulted in an unprecedented upgrading of the quality of the Buc. Out of the crowded weekly staff meetings and emotionally-charged layout ses- sions emerged a finished pro- duct that was a source of pride to all that worked on it. But perhaps the most memorable feature of working on the Buc lay in the building of cherished friendships among clubs members. This year’s staff, conclud- ed adviser Jack Rice, has been the kind of group I have always dreamed of having.” — David Brendel Clubs TREASURE CHEST BUCANEER TOP ROW: Jon Weinstein, Ed Capuano, Eric Webb. Cindy Emma. Jack Rice. Karen Kugal. David Brcndcl. Pam Silverman. MIDDLE ROW Carol Nelson. Eric Kussoy, Mike Zarember. Ricky Ruege BOTTOM ROW: Miguel Cima, Jennifer Egert. Chris Kempner. Amy Susman. Liz Susman, Linda Ventimiglia. Michelle Grab, Michelle Levine. Down under The art center has been a major part of the Mepham mystique. The talent found there is unexplainable. This talent carries into the Art Club, which is supervised by Mr. James Brown. The Art Club offers students who aren't majoring in art a chance to explore their artistic ability in various art forms ranging from drawing to sculpture. It encourages the serious art student to continue his studies on his own free time. One can learn airbrush technique or can work on large murals. At the Thursday meetings, a live model poses for drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The Art Club provides the school with services. It painted the windows in the Boy's gym. They designed and constructed centerpieces for a senior citizens’ luncheon. They have designed new sculptures for the courtyard and have decorated it with flowers. The club's president, Joe Fusaro, vice president, Laura Spinner, and secretary, Gayle Asch, arranged several excur sions to New York City to visit the Soho galleries, the Hologram Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. All of these trips enhance the students' knowledge and awareness of the art world which they will eventually be involved. — Jennifer Egert Clubs 48 TREASURE CHEST Driving sober S.A.D.D. at Mepham has come a long way since its in- stallment three years ago under the insistence of con- cerned students. This year, under the direction of co- presidents Jane Randel and Margie Cerro, Students Against Driving Drunk was stronger than ever. S.A.D.D. is not just another club; it is built upon the founda- tion of responsibility and friend- ship. The main goal of S.A.D.D. is to make the ever growing problem of teenage fatalities because drunk driving ac- cidents known to high school students nationwide. With in- creasing awareness, S.A.D.D. hopes to see every high school advocating the group's slogan — “Friends don't let friends drive drunk. In order to achieve this goal, Mepham’s chapter of S.A.D.D. contributes in many ways. Jane Randel, the student coor- dinator, has been a major force in getting S.A.D.D. off the ground. From contacts with dif ferent schools, the representatives at Mepham have attended many S.A.D.D. rallies and group meetings. In addition to attendance locally, Mepham has sent a represen- tative to Upstate New York in order to attend a major S.A.D.D. conference and to meet Robert Anastos, the founder of this respectable life- saving group. On the homefront, S.A.D.D. has spoken to many junior highs and elementary schools in the district and in the area prepar- ing the younger generation for the tragedies they might face if they mix drinking and driving in high school. Whether the message is spread via keychains, bumper stickers, pins, pamphlets, or assemblies, the message will be spread. With the strength and determination of Mepham’s chapter of S.A.D.D., the goal becomes closer and clearer — “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” — Margie Cerro S.A.D.D. TOP ROW: l.i Susman. Jam- Randel. Margie Ccrro BOTTOM ROW Amy Susman, David Wartel, Karyn Richman. Clubs____________ 50 TREASURE CHEST ACADEMIC ACTION The National Honor Society had been a passive organization until the members of the 1984-85 group decided to help raise the academic standards of the school. To do this, they initiated a student to student tutorial service and a writing resource center. The tutorial service is a student- run program that provides free tutoring in various subjects. Honor Society members specialize in dif- ferent subjects and are called upon when a student needs help. With the help of Mr. Critelli, the Honor Society has started a writing resource center. This center pro- vides students a chance to have their work reread and helps im- prove their essay structure. The center tries to clarify the students' writing. The officers of the National Honor Society would like to thank all the members for their support and effort, Mr. Critelli for his help with the writing center, and Mrs. Mills, the organizations advisor, for her guidance. — Michael Stefanelli National Honor Society TOP ROW MIDDLE ROW BOTTOM ROW Richard Cicchillo Anna Natale Tina Gionta John Campanelli Paul Wetzel JoAnn Romano Mike Steianelli Liz Lorentzen Cheryl Stibritz Joseph Fili Chrisoula Politis Elena Tymchak Bernardo Arias Lisa Novogrodsky Eileen Rosen Tom Ponzo Kim Slade Susan Scalise David Brendel Ed Carillo Andrew Ratner Steven Lehmann Amy Susman Alex Saponar Alyse Goldsmith Eric Kussoy Cathy Diamond Brian Pariser Sharon Saueracker Liz Susman Jane Randel Helene Lennon Linda Lyden Carol Nelson Janet Amsterdam Clubs TREASURE CHEST WHO’S ON SLAM? SLAM As you walk down the halls at 7:30 AM, you can hear the infamous question — Who’s on SLAM?” SLAM is a nickname for DWEP (District Wide Enrichment Program, sometimes mistaken for Driv- ing While Eating Pizza). The acronym SLAM stands for Sup- plementary Learning at Mephama. This program is set up to enhance student learning. Rooms 128 and 110 are where it all happens. In room 128 movies are shown everyday. Movies that were shown this year were ‘‘Fame” and On Golden Pond.” The list goes on and on. In room 110, there are live programs. Everyday there’s something different — one day there would be ceramics and the next day there would be wild animals. Also, if a student has no assigned class, he or she may go to the programs. Members of SLAM jokingly call the pro- gram “Student Lounge at Mepham. Actually, it is a lounge — it’s a break from the normal, regular, everyday classes and it keeps the in- terest of the students to achieve and try different things. It also keeps us out of trouble. The other two schools in our district also have this program. Members? How do you become a member? Being a member of SLAM myself, I can tell you what goes on. To gain acceptance to SLAM you have to go to the office in the back of room 128 and speak to our supervisor, Lorraine Cullen. If she likes you, (and she probably will) she’ll give you an application to fill out. To be a member of SLAM, you must assist in the planning of pro- grams and the program itself — maybe running the projec- tor or helping set up a live pro- gram. We’re not a very well known club, but we provide available service to our fellow students. Please do not confuse us with the Audio-Visual club. We’re not! The members don’t handle this on their own. There are secretaries that do most of the work. They’re our favorite adults; Marie LaRocca, Stella Mascia, and Dina Rosenberg. They’re all famous for telling us to get to class.’’ The SLAM room is a place to go if you just want to be your self. The club itself is like a family. Every one of the twenty members loves each other. We’re proud to be part of it. — Susan Lowett TOP ROW: JoAnne Reilley. Shari Goldstein. Alyse Goldsmith. Sue Lowett. Eric Wroobel. Pat Morrissey. Matt Ohland BOTTOM ROW Pat Moore. Sima Wein- saft. Linda Lyden, Bonnie Frazier. Troy Rozzcll. DOING IT WITH CLASS SENIOR CLASS I Who is responsible for running the food stand at football home games? It's the Senior Class, of course! Cinder the direction of Mrs. Sari Riefberg. students would gather every Saturday morning and prepare for a busy day of providing refreshments for excited Pirate fans. Despite the cold temperatures and incle- ment weather, faithful Seniors were there to lend a hand. Some of the students who generously gave up much of their Saturdays were David Ogilvie. President. Tricia Walkin, Vice President, Brett Whiton, Treasurer, and An drea Lieber, Secretary, as well Nick Sheuchenko, Nicole Milman, Kim Slade. Laura Vassel, Randi Barouch. Danny DePalo, and Keri Waters. The food stand is only the first of the activities that the Senior Class is involved in. The second big event is Homecoming. The Senior Class is responsible for electing a Homecoming King and Queen. This year, although it was a close race, Meg Imperiale reigned as Queen. As far as the title of King goes, there was quite a problem. Bill Caorio won by a landslide. However, when Homecoming Day arrived. Bill was unable to take his place beside Meg on the float because he had to play in that day’s football game. A last minute switch made Phil Tavella King. Fortunately, the parade went smoothly. Each year, during the Christmas season, the Senior Class participates in Operation Goodwill. A group of Seniors travel to the Martin Avenue school for Down Syndrome children and hold a Christmas party. David Ogilvie dressed as Santa and Andrea Lieber. Tricia Walkin, Donna Greco, Brett Whiton, Saul Richman, and Jackie Denmark dressed as elves and handed out candy canes to the children. A few members of the band and choir performed. The Senior Class organized the prom which was held at the Cresthollow Country Club. Prom chairmen Eric Kussoy and Liz Susman had to plan and organize much of the work for the prom. Chairpersons Ian Reddock and Eileen Rosen spent two weeks outside the cafeteria at lun- chtime taking orders and giving prizes which included the popular one liter Mepham mug. With all the participation and spirit our Seniors provided the Senior Class of 1985 was able to have one of its best years ever. — Andrea Lieber TOP ROW Mary Bloomfield. Margie Cerro. Randi Barouch, Tricia Walkin, David Ogilvie, Tom Ponzo. Brett Whiton, Ian Reddock MIDDLE ROW Eric Kussoy. Liz Susman, Corinne Ryan. Eileen Rosen, Amy Susman. Sari Riefberg. Cathy Gogikvan. Lisa Novogrodsky IN A PRONE POSITION: Enc Hahn. Senior Class UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 55 SOPHOMORE CLASS ) Jill Kcddotk — Treasurer Julie Kraut — St cut ary Lena Eng — Vut Pres Jent Katyn Richman — President Mr. Flcischman — Advisor JUNIOR CLASS Sophomore Class — Junior Class UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 57 In the spotlight Auditions will be held on Tuesday, the cast list will be posted on Wednesday, and the first reading will be on Thurs- day. And another year in Drama Club begins. Drama is rewarding, hard work. The rehearsals last many hours (sometimes until 10 or 11 PM) and often there is a fren- zied panic the night before the play — the lead is absent, the sets are broken, and the last scene isn't blocked. It never gets that bad but our nerves become so frayed it seems the play will never come together. President Bonnie Frazier and Secretary Cathy Gogykian have helped keep Drama func- tioning for the past few years. Before becoming President, Bonnie was a stage manager. Without she and Cathy organiz- ing everything, the plays would have been disastrous. Besides prompting line and working curtain, Bonnie gave cues and helped with the lighting. Cathy collected props, organized fun- draisers, and performed in all the plays. It’s fun , Bonnie commented on the club. We work together to produce something that means a lot to all of us. Howie Nichol, vice president, and Lisa Novogrod- sky, treasurer, also make a sizable contribution to the club. The club produces an average of two plays every year. This year’s performances included Up the Down Stair- case and The Wizard of Oz, which was performed at Hofsta University. Although attendance had risen, the club continued to need money in order to build sets, buy sheet music, and pur- chase scripts. Drama has a good turnout at all the fund- raisers. The second car wash this year raised over $ 100. No play can be performed without scenery and lighting. Mr. Jack Rice has been the ad- visor for the backstage crew, which builds sets, works lighting, and moves the scenery and equipment the night of the play. The backstage crew consisted of Kelly Penny, Chrissy Kemper, Miguel Cima, and Jim Keleher. The Drama Club would not have been possible without director Bonnie Gable, who worked perfecting every scene. Since Bionnie has worked off Broadway as a director and has acted in productions, she has added a degree of profes- sionalism to the shows. She has her own private drama group, the Paper Cup Players. I'm excited about what the Drama Club is doing because there is an incredible amount of interest. We have many talented individuals, both new and old people and actors who have been involved in previous years and have grown in their talent. The members of Drama have great pride in the club and the plays produced. Every play has a part of themselves in it, whether in the characters por- trayed or the contributions made. I like Drama because I en- joy humiliation, said Jill Nadler. No, seriously, I think that Drama is hard work but the friendships made and the experiences are worth it. Perhaps Cathy Diamond put it best — Drama is the ultimate existential ex- perience. I’m not sure what that means but it sounds right. — Michelle Grab Organizations TREASURE CHEST t TOP ROW Bonnie Frazer. Jane Bailey. Ed Carillo, Martin Glantz. Allan darter, Jeremy Ross. Ityse Rockwin. Michelle Locoche, Linda Lyden, Mark Werner. Leslie Shapiro. Howard Nicoll, Shannon Heller. Jon Nelson. Alex Farina, Margie Cerro, Albert Sgambati. SECOND ROW Jamie Kudler, Kim Forte, Lisa Ulanoff. Melissa Jainchill. Chris Noble. Lauren Haltigan. THIRD ROW: Mike Mooney, Sima Wemsaft. Theresa Reilly, Laura Ziemak. Joanne Romano, Sarah Taylor. Kathy Lyden, Susan Lowett. Michelle Grab, Jill Nadler. BOTTOM ROW: William Soloman. Christine Faltz, Lisa Novoerodsky. Debbie Soule, Alyse Goldsmith, Ani Gonsalez. Michelle Kelly, Julia Vecchio Cathy Gogikyan. Catherine Diamond. Stephanie McCarthy. Miss Bonnie Gable (director). Drama UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 59 Clubs 60 TREASURE CHEST Students UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 61 JUNIORS Juniors UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 65 Robin Acquavita John Albancse Louis Albano Andrea Ambrosio Janet Amsterdam Christine Ansel mo Karen Arce Bernardo Arias Theresa Bagnasco James Baker Allison Bangel Suzan Banyas Randi Barouch Arthur Bauer David Bauer Acquavita — Bauer 68 TREASURE CHEST I William Baylis Trevor Benjamin John Berry Josephine Biscardi Mary Bloomfield Thomas Boscia James Boyle David Brcndel Richard Cicchillo Rising to the top Beating and surpassing Ken- nedy and Calhoun High Schools has been an obsession for our school. Each fall, we anticipate our confrontation on the football field with the Cougars and Colts. At portfolio night, art students stealthfully compare the quality of their work to that of the other schools' students. Academically oriented students measure their triumphs by the amount of students accepted to highly com- petitive colleges and who win National Merit awards. When our school had more semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation annual competition than either Kennedy or Calhoun, advanced class students smirked in victory. David Brendel. Richard Cicchillo. and Catherine Diamond were three of the top 15,000 scorers on the PSAT NMSQT examination taken by more than one million juniors nationally. Academically, each three seniors has proven his or her worth. Each rank in the top five of their class, with Dave and Richard being valedictorian and salutatorian, and each earned over 1400 on their SATs. Despite their strong leanings toward studies, they haven't sacrificed enjoyment of extracurricular ac- tivities. David was Editor-in- Chief of the school newspaper, the Buccaneer, Richard was President of It's Academic and Agenda Chair of Political Forum, and Cathy was an Editor for the literary magazine. Reflections, and has played major roles in school drama productions, in- cluding the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz . Also deserving recognition were John Campanelli, Matthew Obland, Brian Pariser, and Jane Randel who received Letters of Commendation. These students placed in the top 5% nationally on the PSAT NMSQT. Each of these students, by un- covering their own potentials, have shown the substance, depth, and excellence of our school — a feather in our hat against our cross-town rivals. — Andrea Lieber Baylis • Brendel UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 69 Brou-n Caneitro TREASURE CHEST David Brown Keith Burke Warren Bush Daniel Bu an Michael Theresa Callahan John Campa nelli Arthur Canestro Ronald Capalbi William Caprio Edward Capuano Denise Caracola Edward Carillo Robert Carlow Anthony Carlson Susan Carmosin Anna Cavuoto Margaret Cerro Frank Cestaro Richard Cicchillo Lisa Cicero Michael Ciuffo Howard Cole Laurie Coleman Capalhi — Colt man UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 71 f Lynn Coleman Marian Coli Donna Coll James Collette Howard Collie a Kli aheth Colli an John Colon) til Steven Coppolo Jeanine Corbett Randy Cordiello Patrick Corr Diane Cotter Robert Cro?ier Thomas Daddino Thomas Darcy Dawn Daricnzo Coleman — Darienzo 72 TREASURE CHEST Greta Dciargy Richard DeLeo Lawrence De Libro Anne Marie Del.uca Daniel DePalo Catherine Diamond Frank DiLapi Patricia Douglas BIRDS OF A FEATHER . . . CLIQUE TOGETHER One of the most unavoidable occurrences that high school brings is the clique. It seems that from the moment a youngster steps into a school building deemed high school the urge to form and to belong to a clique is intensified. Oh, sure, elementary school had cliques, but who wasn't included when party time or playground time came around? Everyone knew everyone, and was more or less ac- cepted. Junior high brought a sub- tle, yet steadfast, change in the clique — a little group here and there often willing to accept new members. By the time teenagers reach high school, they know what they like and don't like in their friends. Cliques in high school are more religious. There is a dress code and usually a favorite place to hang out. Whether it be a common at- titude or a similarity in style, cli- ques are not unhealthy, and every clique has contributed in some way to the general well-being of the community. One group, the art clique, bases their interest of one another on the attitudes of each member toward art. Spending most of their time in our famous art department, these kids attempt to achieve success in the design, art, and fashion world. Other cliques whose main founda- tion of friendship started from en- joyment of the same activities are the track members, the band members, and the drama members. All of these groups spend time together with their school activities and without. These (continued on page 77) Dtlargy — Douglas UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 73 Doy t — EklunJ 74 TREASURE CHEST Lisa F.lfante Michelle Ench Carl Erickson Vincent Falco Alex Farina John Farrell Paul Fighomem Joseph Fill Susan Finn Lucy Fontana Laurie Fonte Steven Forlader Ralph Forte Daniel Fox Bonnie Sue Fraser Marlene Frederick Elf unit — Frederick UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 75 Debra Friedman John Frisolone Susan From wilier Joseph Fusaro Leanna Gagliardo Linda Gal a nee John Gangi Robert Ga ura Annette Geraci Timothy Gibney Tina Louise Gionta Martin Giant Alan Clatter Catherine Gogikyan F.llen Goldfarb Alyse Goldsmith Fried mu n Goldsmith 76 TREASURE CHEST Sherri Goldstein Noel Gonule2 Bonnie Goodman Michael Goodman Michelle Grab Michael Graci Dawn Grafcnecker Denise Grafenecker BIRDS OF A FEATHER (communi If mi (up- TG cliques are based on the belief of a common past-time, something they all enjoy. Other cliques unlikely to go un- noticed are the group of guys and girls affectionately deemed the breaking” clique. Hanging out in the parking circle of Mepham dur- ing the lunch periods, these ' Brooklynites major in make-up and having fun. There's also the group of close friends our school has never been without. This clique — consisting of certain football players, their girlfriends, and friends, has always had the distinct honor of occupy- ing the right hand corner of the West cafeteria. Students recognize them for this distinction although they were also noticeable at the in- famous football parties. To Mepham, they are a tradition; to each other, they are just a close group of old and new friends — the Clique persona. There are many other groups partial to Mepham — the clique hanging out during lunch periods behind the East cafeteria, the Political Forum clique, and the basketball clique. The last two sometimes coincide with each other. Each of these groups adds a special uniqueness to high school, and at the same time, they create firm foundations for the friendships that can't help but develop. The high school clique is a part of growing up and finding out who and what you want to be. and it doesn't end after graduation — the college clique is alive and well — waiting for you to take that first step. — Margie Cerro Goldstein — Grafenecker UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 77 Karen Greaves Greavts Herrera 78 TREASURE CHEST Erik Hahn Theresc Harnett Mary Hennessy Christina Herrera Aunce Gulotta Maira Gutierrez Donna Greco jrVbMi Anne Hillman Ellen Hirsh Tara Holahan Chrisrine Hudcovic Timothy Hurle Harold Hurt Bernadette Iinpclli icn Maria Imperiale Margaret Imperiale Ronald Insinga Neil I sola Umberto Italiano llene Jacobs Richard Jacobs Anna Jelaso Scott Jester Hillman — Jester UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 79 I Lori Kaczmarek Charles Kagiwada Joseph Kane Michael Katapodis Sharon Kerley Joan Kilmartm Cathleen King Linda Klancer EXCUSES, EXCUSES What could be worse than walk- ing in late to class and suddenly realizing that you don't have your homework? You're forced to either: A) Sit down and face the consequences. B) Think up a really good lie in a hurry. C) Get out of the room quickly before the teacher sees you. D) Break down in tears to get sympathy. E) Ask if you can go to the nurse. F) Start a small Fire in the wastepaper basket to divert attention. In any case, you'll have to think of something to say in order to avoid getting in trouble for neglecting to do homework. Could you possibly have ever resorted to using one of these ever-popular excuses? 1) I left it at home. 2) It's in my locker. 3) I forgot the assignment. 4) I had more important things to do. 5) I lost it. 6) I did the wrong assignment. 7) It was stolen. 8) My dog ate it. (a classic) 9) I ran out of toilet paper. . . 10) My sister ate it. 11) My dog and or cat left a pre- sent on it. 12) Our furnace broke down and we had to burn my homework to keep from freezing to death. 13) I had to use it to Fill a hole in my shoe. 14) My locker burned down. 15) I left it on the bus. 16) I got hungry and there was no food. 17) I left it in my car. 18) It’s in my friend's car. (Corn’d on p.84) Andrea Lieber's burnt locker. Kaczmarek• Klancer 80 TREASURE CHEST � Craig Klare Dianne Kobylanski Sceven Koelling Alice K dr Helen Komrafouris Michael Koondel Rose Koroiogos Susan Kratina Laura Kretzmer Alyse Krieger Karen Kuczwa} Karen Kugal Tracy Kuhn Frederick Kump Robert Kurtz Dawn Kurutz Klart■ Kurutz UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE I Eric Kussoy Eileen Kwak Peter LanS Rita Langdon Susan Listclla Edwin Lee Steven Lehmann Laura Lenczewski Helene Lennon Michelle Lcvinn Risa Levy Ilysc Lichtenstein Andrea Lieber Stephanie Lillie Maurice Ling Kent Logsdon I Kussoy — IjsgsJoH 82 TREASURE CHEST Patricia Maher Catherine Makofskc Stephen Mancino T racey Mancino Rosaria Loiacono Elizabeth Lorentzen Susan Lowett • Linda Lyden Ijoiacono — Mammo UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 83 Mangels • Masked 84 TREASURE CHEST Jens Mangels Jeffrey Markowitz John Marmo Laurie Marquering William Martinson KellyAnn Massaro Nicola Mastrangelo Joseph Masucci Excuses, Excuses 19) Someone got sick on it. 20) It went through the wash. 21) The wind blew it away. 22) I did it in invisible ink. 23) It fell in a really deep puddle. 24) I didn't feel like doing it. 25) None of the above After your teacher has fallen for your first excuse, you then must explain why you were late for class. If he she didn’t believe your reason for not having your homework, you'd better quit while you’re ahead and simply face the music. However, if everything is going well, you can proceed to do one of the following: A) Pray that with all the fuss about your homework, the teacher forgot that you were late. B) Tell the teacher how nice he she looks, (brown nosing is always helpful) C) Tell the truth. (Only in an ab- solute emergency.) D) accidentally” fall of your chair and break a limb. If, for some reason, you'd prefer to keep your bones intact, you may have used one of these excuses: 1) I thought I was on SLAM. 2) I was looking for my homework. 3) I woke up late. 4) My car broke down. 5) I forgot my pen. 6) I didn't hear the bell. 7) I thought it was an even day. 8) I thought it was an odd day. 9) I had nothing to wear. 10) I don't have a lunch period. . . . And so, like gym classes, lunch periods, and SLAM (and sands through the hourglass) these are the excuses of our lives.” — Andrea Lieber — Keri Waters — Nicole Milmar Stefanie McCarthy Linda McGrath Janet McGue Patrick Mennella Edward Menzel Kevin Meyer Elizabeth Miller Nicole Millman Alfred Minn Timothy Moffitt Stephen Molinelli Mario Monello James Montevago David Morgenstern Patricia Morrissey Colleen Mungavin McCarthy- Mungavin UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 85 Jill N idler Anna Natale Carol Nelson Richard Nelson Donna Novello Lisa Novogrodsky l avid Ogilvie Matthew Ohlund Scott Olsen Robert ()pisso Stacy Orlan Christine Owens Ted Fagonis Kevin Palmcn Brian Pariser Frank Pansi NaJ er Paris 86 TREASURE CHEST Maureen Passaro Marcy Passin Steven Patrizio DawnMarie Pellegrino - Anna Pcra rine Kimberly Pertk'aro Rosa Pesce Deborah Petro Scoci Pfister AnncMaric Pfundstein Todd Piccircllo Robert Poinvil Mitchell Polak Chrisoula Politis Thomas Ponzo Jody Proa Pfister-Proct 88 TREASURE CHEST Shawn Purcell Lori Quartararo Jane Randel Gary Randman Indira Rane Andrew Ratner Cynthia Rattner Ian Reddock Guy Reid Theresa Reilly Nicole Reiner Charles Reinhardt Andtew Rhodes Dennis Rich Saul Richman Allison Ricker Purcell- Ricker UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE Brian Roberts Elizabeth Rocks Jamie Rohan Michael Rohback Joann Romano Valerie Romano Eileen Rosen Eric Rosen Crai Rosenstein Donna Ross Debra Rudoltz Richard Ruejje Guiseppe Ruti liano Corinnc Ryan Patricia Salerno Alex Sa ponar Robertj Saponar 90 TREASURE CHEST W' David Saracino Sharon Saueracker Steven Savad Susan Scalisc Mark Schlosscr Donna Schnell Steven Schramm Patrice Schuler Saracino — Schuler UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 91 92 Andrea Sc human Lisa Schwartz Michele Schweiger Albert Sgambati just seventeen Vm seventeen, and I often wonder, which highway of life I will travel, whose warm and un- dying love will make me feel secure? Which one of my close friends will keep in touch, after our high school days are over? So very young, yet I feel so old. Maturity” teases me — it lets me feel as if I am in total control, then allows my rare childish side to make a fool of me. Vm seventeen . . . only seventeen, and Vm unsure about life, love, values, people, myself. Maybe when Vm eighteen, twenty-eight, or one hundred and eight someone will enlighten me, but until then I am content to search, change, and remember Vm seven- teen, and Vm only me. — Nancy Damiano Richard Shameneck Barbara Sherwood Nicholas Shcuchcnko Heidi Silverman Schuman • Silverman TREASURE CHEST Judith Simon John Simone Gayle Skelly Kimberly Slade Allan Small Robert Smith Sarah Smith Helen Soberman Donald Sottile Viaor Sparacino Laura Spinner Michael Scefanelli Laura Stern Scott Stern Barry St. George Cheryl Stibertz Simon-St ibtrtz UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE Jennifer Stocked Diartnuid Strasser Amy Susman Elizabeth Susman I.iane Symanzik Thomas Tobacco Philip Tavclla Donna Titone David Toppel Alexandra Tory James Trainer RoseMarie Trainontc Russell Trop Kenneth Tucker Elena Tymehak Lisa Ulanoff St whirl -- Ulanoff 94 TRE ASURE CHEST Vahcy — Vtolano UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 95 ■ f Lisa Vitello Michael Voigt John Wagner N’aliid Wakili Patricia Walkin Kevin Wallis Kevin Ward David W'ancl Keri Waters Alan Wcchsler Amy Weed Sima Weinsaft Paul Wetzel David White Laura White Brett Whit on Vitello - Whi ton 96 TREASURE CHEST THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WERE NOT PHOTOGRAPHED: Kim Bandelato Daniel Bierbauer Kenneth Brochhagen Yvette Brodeur Allen Carabis Michele Cardone Robert Cirigliano Richard Coll Nancy Coughlin Robert Fallas Louis Fiol Jill Goldenbcrg Raymond Grandville Michael Hahbett Joseph Mollman Denis Martin Laura Montrango DianeMarie AcCabe James McGuire Steven Montcgari John Montesano Jeanne Mulqueen Steffani Odorfer Chris Olsen Lewis Pearson Michael Rollback Andrew Schneider Libertore Siriz otti Lari Stjohn Catherine Watson Carolyn Wilkinson Chadwick Willacy Jean Wimpenny James Winckelmann Leslie Wind Carol Wood Eric Wroobel Michael Zarcmber Susan Ziegler Laura Ziemak Sandra Zucker Wilkinson — Zutktr UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 97 SPORTS Agility and toughness re- quired to head a ball punted by the goalie are trademarks of Stephen Molinelli's (13), '85, soccer style. Despite two badly injured ankles, Stephen erv game during )unior and senior years and solidified an experienced defensive unit. played nis iun A Great Neck North player it sand- wiched between forward Martin Al- duino (24), '86, and Joe Valentino (9) '85. Joe's ball handling and goal sconng talents earned him all-division honors. Just for kicks With five starters returning from the previous year the 1984 Pirate varsity soccer team anx- iously awaited the start of what they predicted would be a suc- cessful season. Unfortunately, before the game had been played, injuries occurred to key players which sidelined them or prevented them from play- ing at their best through most of the season. Because of these injuries, along with a difficult schedule, the Pirates struggled through a 2-10-1 season. Through the first half of the season, senior fullback Steve Lehman watched as his team dropped hard-fought games to division teams. Captains Steve Molinelli and Andrew Ratner played ankle injuries but could not prevent the losses. Seniors Alex Saponar and Frank DiLapi did commendable jobs playing out the position to fill the spots of disabled teammates. Although the losses were disheartening, the team showed its pride and character by playing with an intensity and desire to win throughout the season. Goalies Mario Monello and Tim Moffit often erformed brilliantly, making ey saves to keep many of the games within reach. All divi- sion forward Joe Valentino sparked the team to victories over Great Neck North and MacArthur with his goal- scoring manuevers. These vic- tories highlighted the season as the team proved they had the capability. Team sports are much more than wins, losses, practices, and games. Being part of a team means taking part in locker room levity, wearing your soc- cer shirt on game day, and breaking-in an arrogant sophomore, and distributing nicknames to deserving players. What will be remem- bered most is catching captain Scott Pfister on a film of a game intentionally tripping an op- posing player or the team runn- ing laps in the pouring rain while singing army marching chants in amused denunciation of our coach's training methods. Success can be measured on many levels. In retrospect, the intense competition experienc- ed while playing, and the camaraderie developed bet- ween the teammates made the season enjoyable and worth- while. The team thanks Coach Mike Muscara for his enthusiastic support during the season. — Andrew Ratner Displaying the skills that enabled him to start as a sophomore, Craig Varean (15), '87, crosses the ball to a teammate His tendency to kick balls over rather than into goals earned him the nickname fieldgoal . Not to put his talent” to waste, football coaches made him the J.V. field goal kicker. Top Row: Coach Muscara, Alex Saponar, Frank DiLapi, Scott Pfister, Mario Monello, Stephen Molinelli, Martin Alduino, John Berry, Shawn Kenney, Carolyn Wilkinson. Second Row: Joe Valentino, John D'Auia, Andrew Ratner, Benson Hausman, Craig Varean, Stephen Lehman. i • Soccer Plainedge 5-3 Wantagn 4-0 Calhoun 3-1 Beth page 4-0 Syosset 6-0 Gr. Neck No. 3-5 Plainedee 3-3 Wantagn 5-0 Calhoun 4-0 Beth page 5-0 Syosset 2-0 MacArthur 1-2 Gr. Neck No. 4-0 Sports 100 TREASURE CHEST A terrified Great Neck player flees from an encroaching Scott Pfister (7), '85. A multi-faceted athlete, Scott was also the goal kicker for the varsity foot- ball team. Often the molester'' had trouble remembering which sport he was playing. Having to resort to desperate measures to help his team win. Coach Mike Muscara offers five dollars to the game's referees. Seriously, Coach Muskie set a fine example for his players off the field, never giving up on his team despite their many frustrating losses, and on the field, at- taining a personal low one yellow card. A diving Tim Moffit, '85, makes one of his many saves which helped pre- serve a 2-1 victory over MacArthur. After at- tending soccer camp, Tim's goal tending vastly improved and kept the team competitive in near- ly every game. On route to a second goal, Marty Alduino (24), '86, sprints past his Great Neck defenders. His two goals were the difference in a 5-3 victory. Boys 'Soccer UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 101 F-d Capuano. Mate Switsky, Jack Phelps. Mr Walter. Mike Marinello. Dave Brown. Dave Morgarutern GOLF Valley Scream — S Win Wantagh Lose Valley Stream — N Lose Uniondale Win MacAnhur Lose MacArthur Win Wantagh Lose Valley Stream — S Win Calhoun Win Uniondale Win Valley Stream — N Lose __________________W UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 103 ausing A Racket Courageous, skillful, and vic- torious are the words that come to mind when thinking about last year's boys tennis team. Led by Coach Richard Marlborough, the team won its division yet lost the conference title to a tough Baldwin team. The squad had its ups and downs through the season yet it managed to win all of its fourteen regular season games. One of the ensuing playoff matches was against North Shore High School. It was a beautiful day, yet filled with the tensions of the matches. Pirate fans were everywhere, with not only parents, but loads of students cheering us on. The next match was for the con- ference championship at Baldwin High School. The match was filled with drama as each team won a game. The Mepham team struggled through each match and eventual- ly lost 4-3. The team's lone loss was consoled by the numerous Pirate supporters. In fact, our fans out- numbered those from Baldwin. This spirit and togetherness displayed at Baldwin was in- dicative of the enthusiastic year we had. Mepham's constant weapon was first singles player. Freshman, Douglas Livingston. Doug won fif- teen consecutive matches, and is on his way to becoming one of the Mepham tennis elite. Rich Steigman ended a thirty-nine match personal winning streak as our second singles player. Eric Kussoy, who played third and fourth singles, was a sure bet to play a three set match. However, Eric's 10-5 season showed that he could handle singles play. Third and fourth singles player, Brian Roberts, displayed a new serve and continued his consistent play. Pirate strength was not only ap- arent in the singles category. Led y our first doubles pair, Howard Freeman and Steven Katz, winning became expected. Other doubles players included Scott Stern, Peter Toto, Matthew Abelson, Howard Efron, Evan Freedman, Craig Rosenstein, and Michael Voight. Scott described the team by saying. I feel we were a well rounded team with strength in each posi- tion, or else we would not have achieved our success. Throughout the year, the Pirate team was destined for victory. The determination on each player's face indicated the courage with which they played. — Eric Kussoy Sporii 104 TREASURE CHEST BOY'S TENNIS New Hyde Park Baldwin Freeport Valley Stream — S Wanragh Calhoun New Hyde Park Calhoun Baldwin Wantagh Freeport Valley Stream — S Berner Berner North Shore Baldwin win win win win win win win win win win win win win win win loss TOP ROW: Mr. Marlborough. Gary Randman. Brian Roberts, Craig Rosenstein. Kevin Palmcri. Howard Efron, David Susswcin BOTTOM ROW: Eric Kussoy. Howard Freeman. Peter Toto. Richard Steigman. Evan Freidman, Michael Voigt Bey s Tennis UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 105 TOP ROW Mike Miller. Mike Sanfilippo, John Potamousas. Ji e Kane. Chris Hassett. Torn Togneri. Joe Dunn. Dave Wartel, Mr. Luperxan. MIDDLE ROW: Rich Dietz, Mike Tcvcs.John Colombi, Jerry Baratta. Walter Robinson, Mark Fer- rante. Eric Poinisel. Guy Reid. BOTTOM ROW: Jim Hodnett.John Feulncr, Denis Dunathan. Jim McKenna. Chris Garonc, Steven Dunn Lacrosse Hicksv.lle Loss Great Neck — S Win Plainview W'in Kennedy Loss Wantagh Loss MacArthur Win Lynnbrook Loss Sewonhoka Loss Long Beach Win Greenwich Conn Win Levitown Loss Garden City Loss Scwonhaka Loss Mac Arthur Win Levitown Loss Pla inedge Win Garden City Loss Uniondale Loss Sports TREASURE CHEST Lacrosst UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 107 Sports 108 TREASURE CHEST CROSS COUNTRY Boys Girls 28-72 24-21 Standing: Joe Hollman, Janies Callahan, Carl Erickson, Doug Damm, Rich Jacobs, Diane Kobaylanski, Joe O'Leary, Theresa Harnett, Peter Lang, John Wilken, John Willix, Alex Cuoczo. Middle: Ian Reddock, Dina Tischler, Cheryl Stibritz, Amy Weed, Maureen Holman Bottom: Anthony Reilley Alyse Jacobowitz, Donna Willix, Lisa Fer- rera, Gayle Skelley, John Conway, Jeanne Vassel Sports 110 TREASURE CHEST Over hill, over dale Most students don't know much about cross country, other than that it exists. Perhaps the school will hear about the team winning a meet but they don't know about the over- night trips or the hard work and dedication or the sense of pride of each member. The team's coaches, Alex Mad Dog Cuozzo, Neil Wortmann, and Paul Storybook Limmer, help to incite a feeling of unity among the athletes. Many members would have decided to leave had these men not pushed them to run their practices each day. Each year, our school inevitably produces a star runner. There has been Mark Belger, Chris Curtin, and Debbie Cuttita. This year, it has been Peter Ter Lang. He was one of the top three runners in New York State as well as one of the highest rated runners in the East. Peter kept a low profile for most of the season although he was undefeated and haa established course records. Peter was co-captain with Ian Reddock. Thev headed a team con- sisting of Carl Erikson, Rich Jacobs, Joe Hollmann, John Wilkin, and John Willix. Carl had been on the team since eighth grade and still couldn't touch his toes during warm-up exercises. Although the team took second to Wantagh in the county champion- ships, the season was successful. Lang broke the course record at Bethpage with a time of 15:27 and Reddock took an unexpected fifth place. This year's girl's team was headed by captains Cheryl Stibritz, Gayle Skelly, and Amy Weed. They led a strong varsity team consisting of Lisa Ferrara, Dina Tischler, Maureen Hollmann, Sonia Vertachnik, and Donna Willix. The girls won their fourth county championships but wanted to become state and federa- tion champions. — Ian Reddock Cross Country UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 111 J.V. FOOTBALL 0-21 21-0 16-9 8-5 4-9 13- 0 21-7 14- 9 TOP ROW: Coach Tom O'Grady, Ken Wilson, Evan Friedman, Steven More, Billv Brooks, Scott Lukas, Tim Ryan, Brian Kelly, James McDer- mitt, Tom Chiello, Mike Morgan, Coach Jim McCofsky, MIDDLE ROW: Jim Fischette, Chris Baylis, Ed McKean, Kevin Sienna, Steve Fusaro, Lennv G., Doug Kalman, Tom Calla, BOTTOM ROV : Frank Groia, Mike Forte, captains Kennedy Bethpage Herricks Great Keck No. V. Stream Cen. Long Beach Plainedge Sewanhaka Football -J.V. UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 113 An improved SEASON Coming into this season, the Pirates Varsity football team knew that it was better than last year's 1-7 team but it didn't know if it had enough talent to make the playoffs in a very competitive divison. As it turned out the Pirates were only an average team, whose 4-4 record kept them out of the playoffs but were still a vast improvement over last year's record. The Pirates finish- ed in seventh place in a 14 team division and outscored their op- onents 170-161. However, the irates didn't beat a team with a better record than they had. In game one, Mepham aveng- ed last season's Homecoming loss to Kennedy with 21-0 victory. Larry Brady was the star of the game running for 140 yards and scoring one touchdown. Todd Jean and Sean Givans also scored on runs for the Pirates. In game two, Mepham's of- fense soon became tired and sur- rendered 35 points to a superior Bethpage team. Mepham overcame a 19-12 deficit against Herricks in game three and scored the winning touchdown on a pass from Denis Dunathan to Michael Fegan with only 1:11 minutes in the game. Mepham blew away Great Neck North by a score of 28-7 in game four. Andre Dixon broke Mepham's single game rushing record by gaining 198 yards while breaking touchdown runs of 60 and 80 yards in the first quarter. Larry Brady also gained 132 yards as Mepham opened a 21-0 lead that it never surrendered. In game five, the Pirates put themselves into the Nassau II playoff picture with a 45-20 vic- tory over Valley Stream Central. Tailback Andre Dixon played a sensational game scoring four touchdowns. He gained 117 yards rushing and scored on a 42 yard interception return. In game six, the Pirates played one of their best games of the season and were only narrowly defeated by a Long Beach team that made the playoffs. Long Beach's margin of victory was on- ly two points and if Mepham had connected on either of two miss- ed field goals or a drive that end- ed with an interception deep in Long Beach territory, Mepham would have probably beaten Long Beach. Mepham opened a 14-0 lead in the first half against Planview (7-1) but Plainedge held Mepham to only one first down in the se- cond half and won 27-14 in game 7, eliminating Mepham from the playoffs. In game eight, Mepham lost its first home game and final game of the season 34-19 to Sewanhaka. Many players excelled for the Pirates. Running backs Andre Dixon and Larry Brady accounted for most of the Pirate offense and the combination of quarterback Denis Dunathan to receiver Michael Fegan also accounted for many big plays. Placekicker Scott Pfister kicked 20 out of 22 extra points and 2 field goals. The Pirate defense also excelled giv- ing up an average of only 20 points per game. Football — Var. Kennedy 0-21 Bethpage 35-0 Herricks 19-26 Great Neck N 7-28 Valley Stream Cen. 20-45 Long Beach 19-17 Plainedge 27-14 Sewanaka 34-19 STANDING: Brian Purcell. Andre Dixon, Dan Buzan, Joe Mare. Bill Gaprio, Kevin Murray. Chris Christou, Nick Traviglione, Rene Gonzales, Bob Young, A1 Goldman MIDDLE Todd lean, Scott Pfister, Mike Cuiffo, Rob Fegan, John Feulner, Rich Shamanek, Sean Givans, Larry Ferrante, Larry' Brady SITTING: Denis Dunathan, John Frisolone. Ron Capalbi Football — Varsity UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 115 Sports 116 TREASURE CHEST Volleyball Freeport 0-2 Baldwin 0-2 Oceanside 0-2 Uniondale 0-2 Long Beach 2-0 Lawrence 2-0 BOTTOM ROW: Greta Delargy, Lisa Cicero, Corinne Ryan, TOP ROW: Jill Red- dock, Cindy Emma, Chris Ferrante, Lisa Landau. Volltyball UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 117 Giving It a Twirl Dropping the baton is one of the worst embarrassments for a twirler. She must remain calm, retrieve the baton, and pick up the routine quickly, despite the intense applause and jeering that inevitably issues from the grandstand. Captain Sue Ziegler recalls, I'll never forget the first Homecoming Parade. While we were marching along Bed- ford Ave., we reached a point in the routine that required a toss. I tossed it, all right — right into a police car! I felt rather humbled taking my baton from the officer's hand ' To avoid these foibles, the twirlers, consisting of Captain Sue Ziegler, Eileen Rosen, Sima Weinsaft, Michelle Merriwether, and Laura Ziegler, practice many hours after school in the foyer out- side the main office and on weekends at a member's house. Missing the beat of the band's music or dropping the baton weren't included in practice. Not all twirling- related problems stem from the twirlers themselves. The band itself can wreak havoc. When marching band members have to keep in step and concentrate on the music. The front line often forgets that the twirlers are in front of them until it's too late. Then they get too close behind a swinging baton and get hit. If something goes astray in the music, the twirlers must instantaneously alter their routine. Eileen and Sue remember such an experience that occurred three years ago. A second ending in the music manifested itself in the middle of their half-time per- formance. They had to follow their captain as she created a routine off the top of her head. This year's squad was plagued by the music also. The band never quite picked up the tempo for Hi Neighbor, our welcoming routine for the visitors. Because we had to wait for the music, we looked as if we were performing in slow motion. Then there's the time Sue asked Mr. Rockwin to pick up the tempo for another routine. The music was so sped up that the girls could barely keep up with them. In the long run, the good outweighs the bad. The girls have a lot of fun at practice and enjoy traveling and per- forming with the band. After a while, the twirlers are laughing at each other more than the people in the stands. All in all, they all agree that is was worth the embarrassment. — Susan Ziegler Sports 118 TREASURE CHEST TOP ROW: Elise Gerber (captain). Pain Ryan. Dawn Chasm. Joanna Hahn. Leslie N'.idler. Patti Scaccio, Jennifer Goodman. Fayth Litke. BOTTOM ROW: Michelle Dunning. Donna Lisanti, Stephanie Maniscaico (captain). Vanessa D Auria (Cap- tain). Karen Sutton MISSING Jackie Casimano TwirUrs — J.V. Chttrltadtng UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 119 Varsity Cheerleaders u TOP ROW Chris Malloy. Lauren Hulkower, Laurie Coleman (captain), Lynn Col- eman, Leslie Wind. Sue Zullo. BOTTOM ROW: Theresa Caputo. Stacey Rommel, Amy Susman (captain). JoAnn Aprile, Dianne Degree. Andrea Goodman Sport) 1 20 TREASURE CHEST We Fell for the Mepham Pirates DID YOU?! 3 — NO WAY, 2 — UH UH, was the rousing cry of the 1984- 1985 Mepham Varsity Cheerleaders as they cheered their Pirate teams to victory. Their infectious spirit spread throughout the stands making loyal pirate fans out of everyone. The cheerleading season began late August in preparation for the football season. The squad held a very successful car wash which raised over $200 for their new uniforms which they wore for the first time at the annual pep rally. Throughout the entire season the girls surprised the football team by decorating the locker room. They were also surprised when they woke up on homecoming morning to find their houses decorated with toilet paper, posters, and balloons. As an added festivity, after the traditional homecoming game, all the cheerleaders, kick line, football players and coaches shared a pot luck dinner to celebrate the vic- tory. To top off the successful football season, there was a foot- ball dinner where everyone received awards and recognition for their genuine effort. The cheerleading season, however, was only half-way com- pleted. Through the month of November, the girls directed most of their efforts towards winning competition. On December second 1984, the cheerleaders took first place at the first invita- tional cheerleading competition held at Valley Stream North High School. They received a team trophy and individual gold medals. This was no easy feat. United by the desire to win and the theme song, I'm So Excited, by the Pointer Sisters, the girls spent countless hours practicing and perfecting the cheer. The girls became more than just a squad, they became a close-knit team that believed in hard work and determination. With the beginning of the basketball season, the squad en- countered a few changes. Senior Leslie Wind, had to stop cheering because of a back ailment. Therefore, there was a new addi- tion to the squad, Donna Lisanti. She blended in perfectly with the capable squad and was soon help- ing cheer the basketball team to victory. Despite not having any Friday night games, everyone had a lot of fun doing the halftime competition routine and getting everyone else psyched. We, as captains, can't say enough about our squad and our coach, Mrs. Lambert. Mrs. Lambert was a valuable part in our victory and in our function as a squad. We couldn't have done it without her. We also couldn't have done it without senior Lynn Coleman and juniors JoAnn Aprile, Theresa Caputo, Dianne Degree, Andrea Goodman, Lauren Hulkower, Chris Malloy, Stacy Rommel, and Sue Zullo. They pro- ved to us their dedication and team spirit in the face of victory and defeat, their progress and development into a fine and capable squad. — Amy Susman — Laurie Coleman Vanily ChttrltaJing UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 121 ’ ROW: Chris Remusat, Artie Canestro, Scott Johnson, Jim Trainor, Anthony Mike Ciuffo, John Dougherty, Mike Livingston, John Frisolone, John A1 Goldman, BOTTOM ROW: Mario Monello, Frank Millilp, Nick ko, Randy Cordiello, Eugene Cavelli, John Joyce, Steve Lehman Kennedy Kennedy Uniondale Uniondale Uniondale Oceanside Oceanside Oceanside Long Beach Long Beach Long Beach Baldwin Baldwin Baldwin F Meadow E. Meadow E. Meadow Kennedy Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Freeport Freeport Freeport Baseball 3-7 3-6 1-6 2- 5 3- 2 5- 1 6- 2 3-4 2- 5 1- 4 3- 5 6-2 4- 7 3-1 5- 2 3-0 1-1 2- 1 3- 3 2-3 4- 1 2-4 4-3 2-1 Bastball UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 123 GIRLS' SOFTBALL TOP ROW: Liz Gangi. JoAnne Corless, Ellen DeLargy, Susan Suefert. Karen Youmans, Terry Brown. MIDDLE ROW: Virginia Tramontana, Diane Cardillo, Sam Mulligan. Sue Delia BOT- TOM ROW: Lisa Cicero. Lauren iiulkower. Cindy Emma. Oceanside Win Oceanside Win Oceanside Loss Long Beach Loss Long Beach Win Baldwin Win Baldwin Loss Baldwin Win East Meadow Win Lawrence Win Lawrence Win Freeport Win Freeport Win Freeport Win Uniondale Win Uniondate Win Uniondale Win GIRL'S BADMINTON Freeport Loss Oceanside Win Uniondale Win Farmmgdale Loss Massa pequa Win Berner Win Baldwin Win Lawrence Win TOP ROW: Miss MacCoy. Cindy Emma. Rene Sueford. Susan Jansen. Anne Hillman. Patty Townsend, Andrea DeFino BOTTOM RIGHT; Toni Caponi, Megan Hayes. Cor- rine Ryan. Kiran Chainani. Tricia Walkin. TOP ROW; AnneMarie DcLuca, Wendy Jester. Karen Rosenblum, Sara Kaufman. Melissa Charlson. MIDDLE ROW Sarah Smith, Tina Gionta, Michelle Ench. Nicole Millman. I.canna Gagliardo, BOTTOM ROW: Linni Eng, Mr. McManus. Stephanie Fedynak Girls' Sports UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 125 KicUint UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 127 KICKLINE TOP ROW Ann Rau. Kim Klieger. Doreen dock. Vicki Vecchioni, Brenda Miller. Lisa Klancer SECOND FROM TOP. Debbie. Lori Sheer. THIRD ROW FROM TOP: Jennifer Corano. Candy Maokauskas. Laura Pollack. Eileen Bishop. Terri O'Toole BOTTOM ROW: Laura Vassel. Donna Ross. Anne Roderick All wet Imagine waking up at five o'clock in the morning in order to practice on time. Imagine stan- ding on the pool deck at six o'clock, shivering in the chilly air. Imagine your pulse beating in your temples from the exer- tion of the final sprints. Imagine a hot shower, today's reward for another swim practice well done. The Mepham squad of the Bellmore-Merrick swimteam is a close knit group. We are more than teammates; we're friends. The whole team is more than a team; it's a family. We are proud of the sport and ourselves. We share each other's triumphs and defeats, in and out of tne pool. Although we have not done as well as we expected this year, we are proud of our personal suc- cess. We have put in many hard practices these past months and we have seen the results. We are not the fastest team but we are the best in other ways. We have two people to thank for this. The first is the Mepham captain. Erik Hahn, someone who we on the squad could look up to and respect. The second person b someone who has been a tremen dous inspiration to the team. This person is Mr. Richard LaRossa. Mr. LaRossa teaches science in Uniondale and coaches twoothei teams. The amount of time he spent with us, the other teams and his classes is mind boggling He was always there if we have a problem; he always cares. His sense of values has made all on the swim team better people. He works us hard, but we don't com- plain (too much). Without Mr LaRossa, we would not be what we are now. He has taken raw talent and, with minimal poo) time, made us a team. The following five people are all fine swimmers — Erik Hahn, Martin Glantz, John Berry, Steve Savad, and Joe Mancini. Con- gratulations on a successful season. — Martin Giants GIRL'S BOWLING TOP ROW: Myra, Marlene Frederick. Nicole Reiner. BOTTOM ROW Sheri Goldstein. Pat Morrissey. Beth Miller. Swimming Girl’s Bowling UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 129 BOY'S BOWLING TOP ROW: Roy Mulligan, Shawn Mulligan. John Farrell, Mr. Costanzo BOTTOM ROW Steven Lehmann. Tom Johnston. Chris Edom MISSING: Saul Richman. Boy‘s Bowline 131 UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE J.V. . BASKETBALL Berner Calhoun Calhoun Uniondale Freeport Lawrence Kennedy Baldwin Oceanside Long Beach Uniondale Freeport Lawrence Kennedy Baldwin Oceanside Long Beach Win Loss Loss Loss Loss Loss Loss Loss Win Loss Loss Loss Win Loss Loss Win Loss TOP ROW: Coach Gerek, Rob Gimniski, Frank Phorbes, Steven Stoned. Steve California Katz, Steve Gorin. Jim Goober Kreckler MIDDLE ROW. Mark Fogel. Evan Friedman, Steve Capozzi. Dave, Ken Rauchenbach Riflery JV Basketball UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE In the basket The Pirate basketball team concluded its season with a bang, an emotionally-charged overtime win against league rival Oceanside. Nevertheless, the Pirate season was characterized by one disappointment after the other. Tense, down-to-the-wire league losses to Uniondale, Lawrence, and Baldwin, and blowout by top-rated Freeport, put the Pirates in a 0-4 rut. But Mepham kept itself in the league playoff picture with decisive wins over Oceanside and Long Beach. However, the tide was soon to turn again for the Pirates, as they were thrown to losses at the nands of Uniondale in double overtime, Freeport, Lawrence, Baldwin, and Long Beach. Mepham's final record in the league was 3-9. One of the Pirates' persistant problems throughout the season was poor free-throw shooting. The team had no problem breaking their op- ponents' tenacious full court presses, but often could not sink easy shots or capitalize on a situation. Injuries also plagued the Pirates and caused for con- tinual reshuffling of the starting line-up. Senior co- captain Andy Ratner missed about half the season with a back injury, and junior Kevin Murray missed a number of key games due to an ankle injury. In his first year as varsity coach, Kevin McElroy elevated Mepham to a force to be con- tended with in Nassau County's most powerful league. Graduating seniors are David Brendel, Stephen Molinelli, Charlie Reinhardt and co- captains Andy Ratner and Mike Stefanelli. The team will return juniors Ed Cortina, Dennis Hood, Kevin Murray, and Scott Perry, and sophomore Mike Marinello. With these five ex- erienced returners, Mepham asketball is sure to be on the up-and-up in 1985-86. — David Brendel Sports 134 TREASURE CHEST BASKETBALL Berner Loss Calhoun Win Calhoun Win Uniondale Loss Freeport Loss Lawrence Loss Kennedy Loss Baldwin Loss Oceanside Win Long Beach Win Uniondale Loss Freeport Loss Lawrence Win Kennedy Loss Baldwin Loss Long Beach Loss Oceanside Win Long Beach Loss Baskttball UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 135 Sporti 136 TREASURE CHEST Coach Muscara. Bill Madison. Rob Poinvil. Peter Hounoa. Gregg Pollack. Brian Forte. Jeffery Fischer. Daren Katz. Neil Isola, Scott Pfister. Steven Fusuro, Couth Walter ROW Brown. Rob Exner. Anthony Adarno, Phil Tavella. Sal Adamo. Billy Rauschenbach. William Lacv, Dave Walsh. ROW V Willy Vigiano. Doug Kalman. Fusco. Glen Rommel. Doug l ugdon WRESTLING Sprig Gardner Tourn. Win Sprig Gardner Tourn. Win Great Neck—S Win Mas upe ]ua Tourn. Win Bethpage Win Calhoun Win Baldwin Win Division Win Oceanside Win Kennedy Win L.V. and S.S Win 1st round playoff Win MacArthur Win Double Dual Win Plainedge Win Wantagh Win Wrestling UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 137 ACTIVITIES Activities 140 TREASURE CHEST WITH SOME TUNES AND A DANCE, WE HELPED EED THE WORLD 80s high school students are stereotyped as self-centered and selfish. Mepham High School students broke that image on November 19, 1984 when they held a dance to aid Ethiopian famine victims. The dance, planned com- pletely by students, cost very little to hold, as all acts including a breakdance exhibition, a rockabilly band, an airbrush artist, and a stu- dent disc jockey, were free. Mepham's own rockabilly band. The Prowlers, consisting of Dan Langdon, Tim Langdon (a.k.a. Timo). Greg Johanson. George Wilkinson, and Joe Halama, have been together for two years and have written a couple of original songs. Timo, the lead vocalist, writes the words to saxophonist Joe Halama's music. Since their music is unique, the reaction from the audience is fantastic. The group, although young, plays in local clubs and has set their sights on England after graduation. The Stray Cats, one of the other well known rockabilly bands, who have disbanded, opened the way for the Prowlers to move in. One of the highlights of the night was the breakdance exhibi- tion by students. Crowds gathered to watch windmills, headspins, and popping. All that could be heard besides the music was the oohhhs and aahhhs of the crowd. Mean- while outside, Frank Cestaro and his airbrush were offering their ser- vices on shirts provided by students. All proceeds from the work were donated to the fund. The disc jockey for the evening was Mario Monello. Although he basically taught himself by ex- perimenting in his basement, Mario put on quite a professional show. He became interested in becoming a disc jockey and mix- ing after he started going to discos. Mario started with two turntables and a mixing board. His equip- ment improved with his abilities. Mario intends to major in com- munications in college, but keeps up on the top 100's by playing par- ties and eventually, clubs. The person almost completely responsible for the dance was Mike Koondel. Mike thought of Activities 142 TREASURE CHEST the idea after he saw the campaign Ms. Binares had started in gym. He took this cause and built on it. Mike went to Mr. Cuchel, the ad- visor for Student Government, but was unfortunately turned away. Mr. McManus agreed to help with the dance. Andrew Ratner joined Mike and began to plan the dance. Andrew was in charge of getting the acts, while Mike worked on getting teachers to chaperone. Although some teachers were not eager to give their time, many gave large donations. The gym began to transform into a dance hall at about 5 pm. Many students came to help, and all were eager. The school seemed to show a great deal of spirit and unity when par- ticipating in this event. All the money made on the $2 tickets, by Frank Cestaro, and by the food, was sent directly to Ethiopia. No one chaperone received any monetary payment for their efforts, just satisfaction. After a night of dancing, the committee had $750 to show for its effort. —Jane Rondel Ethiopian Danet UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 14$ Saying it WITH FLOWERS I got four pink ones!” He bought me a dozen red ones! Who sent you a yellow? These were the cries throughout the halls of Mepham on Thursday morning, February 14 — Valen- tine's Day. To an onlooker, the scene must have seemed like a flower show but the Mepham students knew it was just Flower Day. For the past seven or eight years, Mepham's Student Government, under the advisement of Rick Cuchel, has sold carnations to be delivered on Valentine s Day. The flowers come in various colors which mean various things. Red symbolizes love, pink means You’re cute,” white stands for friendship, and yellow says I'm available. Student Government members volunteered to sacrifice their lunch periods to sell these carnations. Each flower was delivered with a card containing a message. Despite the total number of flowers sold equaling almost 1100, the delivery to homerooms ran smoothly. Approximately 30 students woke up early and came to school at 6:30 A.M. Thursday morning. Most of that time, however, was spent waiting for Claudio of Col- onial Florists to arrive with the flowers. Since the truck was late, many people were afraid the flowers would be delayed to homeroom. Fortunately, the diligent Mepham students finished their deliveries in time for the homeroom bell. Flower Day, this year as in every other, was a suc- cessful, day-brightening event. —Jane Randel Activities__________ 144 TREASURE CHEST Flower Day UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE SAYING IT WITH FLOWERS 146 Atl vi ties TREASURE CHEST Flower Day 147 UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE MAKING A LIVING For many students, work means more than writing term papers or studying for tests; to them, it means making bagels or balancing books for a small business. Holding a job can provide useful experience and hours of fun but can be time consuming, too. Students work after school or on weekends which can take a large amount of time away from socializing and studying. Senior schedules tend to be more lax than in other years, allowing more time for a job. Certain jobs (especially those that are food related) attract students. In Shoprite there can be found Trevor Benjamin, Alex Saponar. Susan Lowett. Susan Ziegler, and other Mepham students. Right next door to Shop-Rite at Between the Bagel, there are Linda Lyden, Andrea Lieber, Bonnie Frazier, Jane Randel, and Helene Lennon. In Roosevelt Field, Michelle Levinn waitresses at the Harvest House, Debbie Rudoltz bakes at Bruce's Bakery, and at the real favorite, the Cookie Factory, Anna Jelaso, Jim Trainor, and Dave Wartel crank out the goodies. Eric Rosen works at Thrifty Beverage Barn, Margie Cerro works at Bellmeadow Bakery, and Eileen Rosen works at the Westbury Manor Restaurant and Catering Hall. In the fast food department, Nicole Milman, Keri Waters, and Laura Vassel work at Roy Roger's. It just goes to show that people must be attracted to jobs where they have a real interest in what they're selling — like food! What do people really do for their pay? At Between the Bagel, counter girls must not only sell bagels but prepare them with cream cheese and other Fixings. Cashiers at lcoal supermarkets usually need to know codes for all sorts of items and must be ac- curate when counting change. Not everyone works in food related jobs, however. At Burts Shoes in Roosevelt Field, Mike Stefanelli helps people select and try-on 148 Activities shoes. Sue Ziegler works in the pharmacy in Shop-Rite. In addition to working the register, she Fills small prescriptins and takes care of stock. Sharon Saueracker works at the Doodler where she wraps gifts, personalizes stationery and gifts, and works the register. At Modell's, Jill Nadler works in the camera and electronics depart- ment. She advises people on buy- ing cameras and equipment. John Frisolone and John Wagner work at gas stations where they pump gas and help with repairs. Each job is enjoyable for a dif- ferent reason. Kim Bandelato, who works at LeMarc’s Card Store in Roosevelt Field, says, I most like working with the customers and the pay is good.” Money is main reason people Find jobs but they also enjoy the surroundings. Linda Lyden enjoys the people she works with at Between the Bagel, as does Anna Jelaso at the Cookie Factory. Many students hold jobs for the experience. The job interview is an example of what to expect in later jobs. Some jobs don't require any interview. Other jobs, on the other hand, End these to be of great help. They ask about school achievements, social life, and values. At places like Modell's and FortunofFs where Shawn Purcell, Liane Symanzik, and Linda Klancer work, a lie detector test is required. So what is the ideal job? Ob- viously, anything related to food is preferred. But if you are interested in sports, working at Olympic Village like Steve Patrizio might be better. Or if you are taking business courses in school, balanc- ing books like Lisa Cicero could be for you. If you want to do more skillful work, a job like Stephen Molinelli's at Wicker N Wood might be ideal. Whatever you're looking for, be it experience, money, or just something to oc- cupy your time, a job is the thing to have. — Eileen Rosen TREASURE CHEST AN EXCHANGE TRIP TO WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 150 TREASURE CHEST North Carolina UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 151 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 153 Latch-Key Latch-Key children — grade schoolers left to take care of themselves in empty homes after school until their parents came home from work — have been recognized as a national problem over the past two years. The elementary school district has set up after-school centers to alleviate this problem. Unfortunately the centers lack sufficient funds to hire the necessary staff to supervise these young children. To compensate for the lack of professional help, members of Stu- dent Government have voluntered their time and talents at the centers. One or two volunteers are sent to each of these three district centers every day of the school week where they run sports and art clinics or supervise general recrea- tion. Most of the thirty or forty volunteers enjoy working at the centers. There are those who anx- iously await their Latch-Key Day so they could see the child they are so fond of. If the reports from the coordinators of the centers are true, the children wait just as anx- iously by their classroom windows for their favorite volunteer to arrive. — Andrew Ratner Students 156 TREASURE CHEST Students UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 159 Studenti 160 TREASURE CHEST 'M if fl If only one word could be used to describe the music of 1984, it would have to be variety. From the stylishly teasing tones of Madonna to the upbeat memories of the Honeydrippers, 1984 will go down in our hearts and minds as a year of experimentation and senti-mentality. Th? world of video catapulted old and new musicians onto the screen. No single style of music pervaded the likes of MTV more than the heavy metal crowd. Lionel Richie fans were forcefully ex- posed to the rowdy sounds of such groups at Ratt, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, and Twisted Sister. Lionel’s fans soon began singing I want to rock” all night long to the radio stations that once believed in the segregation of certain music styles. Rock and disco began to mix, however clumsily, on radio stations termed Top 40”. This disease, Top 40itis,” brought together DeBarge and Billy Squier, and spread quickly through such sta- tions deemed tough nuts to crack as WPLJ and WAPP. The English groups were once again on top of the charts waking us up” with Wham! and making us Relax with Frankie Goes to Hollywood. David Bowies Blue Jean kept, him on top of the charts to keep the youngsters in line. We were also introduced to Julian Len- non, son of John, who proved that he wasn't riding on the fame of his last name with his talented debut album, Valotte. Soundtracks held a strong spot in the charts of 1984. From the francy-free Footloose soundtrack with such performers as Kenny Loggins, Denise Wiliams, and Shalamar to the almost unavoidable popular Ghost bust- ers soundtrack with Ray Parker Jr., the record industry combined with the movie industry to create top ten albums. The movies brought fame to a band of virtual unknowns, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, with the Ed- die and the Cruisers soundtrack. One of the best selling albums of the year was not only a soundtrack, but also the critically and publical- ly acclaimed production and songwriting of Prince. Purple Rain displayed the energy and passion of a truly dedicated performer. The summer brought a concert season of high quality performers (continued on page 164) Studtnt Lift 162 TREASURE CHEST Music UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE (continued from page 162) all achieving success in high energy shows. Huey Lewis and the News left total obscurity to bask in the limelight with Sports. Cyndi Lauper proved She’s So Unusual with her performances at Jone s Beach. The concert standoff of the year was between the Jackson’s Victory Tour and Bruce Springs- teen and the E Street Band’s Born in the U.S.A. Tour. However, the Victory was not all victorious in terms of dollars. The show, of course, was mostly show, but to steadfast Michael fans, it was well worth the $30 ticket price. Bruce, as always, relied on his natural talent to entice, capture, and hold onto his audience’s atten- tion. No mechanical stages, no smoke, no sequin-studded suits — just pure rock n’ roll. 1984 was the year that the media discovered Bruce Springsteen. Denim jacket in hand and smile on his face, this cool-rockin'-daddy” will never become the hyped-up hermit that so many other superstars are forced to become. A year of comebacks and a year of break-ups, 1984 brought the end of Styx, and the comeback for Yes with their big hit Owner of a Lonely Heart' and for the hard rocking Tina Turner with Private Dancer. 1984 was the year that Sam Har- ris, a star search winner from T.V., actually became a star. It was the year Patty Smyth and Scandal became a warrior. ZZ Top talked about sharped dressed men. Madonna sang about virgins, and enough was said about Duran Duran. One of the bigcest fundraising events of the decade brought together Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Banarama, Sting, and Phil Collins among other famous English singers to form a group know as Band-Aid. The idea to feed the world during Christmas time caught on and all proceeds went to aid the Ethiopian crisis. From punk to new wave to rockabilly to reggae to disco and to rock n’ roll, 1984 need not be rememberd as the book by George Orwell, but rather, as the year the music industry grew upward and onward. — Margie Cerro Student Lift TREASURE CHEST ✓✓✓ „. ✓ ,,, ___________________Division UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 167 BOOSTERS Keri you said it again Nicole this summer Keri Cindy Gym today? we’ll see Mary corn muffins!! SS — Give me a response!! SS Ca get off me now Stephen The Grateful Dead March '85 DT and JM cougene alert!! SO JM ye-aaes cool-cool “T” Marcy she spent the dolla LS always remember aug 20 1984 Hoemcoming eve Rins house DT and JM the brown towel! SO Run — D Lee oh! BGT Run — D — T LK - coal stove? HMMM . . FF - SW MA I HAD THE BEST XMAS NY EVE KS GS Lisa spent the dollar!! MP SOO-AAHH! L — 10J BFF BUNH1 KS sly and Bo forever!!! MM JC get your mother’s car out of the way JF RD e Let’s go get spider CK Fris that’s no good!!! Crusins what we’re doin’ JC Ann M Phieffer bigos Keri TZ - CTSTNI1HINABHSPHONEST! JA I love short people “T” HL 1 was sicker that a dog love “T” “T” — thanks a lot for not putting a booster in for me — Jane One more Saturday night! Mary stubby inc . . . Mary never late Marcy and a apple pie GS CS He’s dead, he’s dead! MP Mom English and beautyful MS you can win Jesse “T” Rich get the junk man’s car Mary 14 snickers Mary Thorn Birds Mary Norma crazy Allison I luv u BFF’s 4 eva LW JRN — you slink! — Juanita Jeanine easy!! Joe can you do me a favor? LS Hi Liz super love “T” Beth tissues!!! SPf — shut the damn door — DW Lau 3 Ilyse, Martha!! friends JM you bigger than MFHW “T” JC1 LOVE YOU JR Class of ’85 — Bonne Chance! Tanti Auguri! Betsy Siegelaub Rich Dietz — Rich Dietzth No booster for you Jane “T” MG: Dividing the page — a new literary meaning. Bean! Mega, Yoda love “T” Swash — I’m so confused! Ei Hkoniechuckamoonie — AR JC: every time I see fettuccini I think of you. AL LN: THUMPER!!! AL SP Young Guns 4-eva AL AR Tie your shoe “T” lan Dancin' in the Dark” AL Andy BRUCE IS 1!!! Andrea MARTIN AND LAURA 4-eva. Nicky: Yew Idiot!!! Andrea JN: Maybe I’ll see you in college? Luv, Eileen Bern: Tune it now! ’Leen Liz: Scott!! Get a job. Ei. Rat Remember the waterfall slide at Saw Mill??? MS MS Don’t go baseline go back-door. AR ET: I’m losing it! Flat! Esis sm cool, ugly. “T” RL: I need bow room! Ei AL AL and MC When are we going on our TP raid??? MS AS — only 18 min. — bored? — SS. Stephen and Carolyn 1 think It’s time to mando Peter Beam me up Scotty GS Cheryl Sister Christian MP Mau Celiacant hear you LW CA I’ll walk home Stephen JA 1 Luv ya we have a great friendship love Amy All it takes is courage Mike Z — Faulkner Anyone? SW John S. — Florida and MD! — Dave Michs and A1 and Bill locker! Risa Fools!?! Cathy — the trees Slammies — I love yas! Bunny Kim Rrreeerrr! MM Nick Who Laura’s boyfriend Lefty you are a great friend thanks 4 everything 1 couldn’t have made it without you Thanks again BM What’s the word guys . . . BB Mario remember summer of 84 on the LGS at the beach watching the waves roll in and out in the dark Love Me Brett one day I’ll get You back Twev — I’ll be back in a min. I’m just going to say Hi! Tennis team 1 MV we’ll c HS DG Garfield and Odie BFF LK DM forget girls I want the dog EK JR and LS How good were the seats? Helene AB Remember prom ’84!! LS Carl Love you always GS Lola — Bunny luvs ya! FF Sim Linda How sad am 1??? Luv Ch Jim Loves Robin 7-19-82 Aj Thanks for fun and food JM Fayth you carrot wiz of oz Nick I love you so much! CLASS OF 85 THE LAST AND BEST Kim I’ll never forget you and the times we’ve shared! Love always Mario XOXO!!! CD My calf’s-foot jelly! CN JC Blaze of glory High 5 DG Nick who? Don’t worry about. Fris Still pumping gallons? Laura Z Weebee FM in pool! Joanna Can I tell you Tom Tom 2 eggs-n-ho-hos? Sima Kim You’re the best! Mario DB Magpie JF Amy — want to go??? Guess Who Boosters 168 TREASURE CHEST BOOSTERS JA Wait, I’ll be back in five minutes!!! J and H and A and T J and H and A and T: 1 never said where. Marlene Friends Forever Patti 6th per dittos Mary Best Friends forever Mary Limy Irish Elena, ET and Gretsky FF, Greta OH 3 or 4 but you toid me too Melissa Daddy’s gone, Lisa Lg, KW. LV, KS I will never forget you all love Nicky T2-! HLI always give it to you! J2 —! rgpciffagybt20bvbr-tl Jimc you’re a prep! Gs Mike T A great friend and bu business partner C and M Landc LC We made some team! Love AS Michy — 1 need it — Be cool!! Liz and Amy • Ru thirsty? 'Sima Beth Who are you talking too Laura The special one Lias; VB and Dancing 1 FF; Greta CK Fozzy Bear Rules JC Kristen 6th Per Help! AML TO ED PB BF KG KM FBDB Bill It looks like it’s cold in Mrs. Bantas room KAG KW go outside by the pool Laura no bone nose me too Liz 1 can’t cut 5th!! Keri MD party night clubs. Eight ball daily! RS memorial day weekend CS NS — Nasty fog lights — JP LG can I have the car NM Lau Are you my twin Keri Ek Edmund muskie? MCV1I! RC JT — Always friends! Luv, SS Ilene Mine and yours Ca Conaboy Get Euphoric CE Marcy I’m your boyfriend! CS Floppy ears again Marcy Mau Prom 84’ george N Eiio D air is freee! EK dude much nachas always AS Alice — Don’t give up — ever! SR — First Love is the BEST — HL Hooni GO Fish and crackers? NA Joe I will love you forever BF We ran out of music! SW JR How funny was it? LS LS Saving poems — SM and MD AJ BW 1R SR TP Concerts DW 85 Gdbye friends and love 4eva AJ You wanna run my route? AS H Watch out from behind? D Thank you Betsy!!! D What? You can’t? Relax! H MG Going to California in the spring or summer Bill Janine Doyle is beautiful Love, 781 0211. Afternoon milk and cookies B and L Gremlin — wanna play darts? Kim remember me always MM Ed Lee —No GUESS?!!! JR ER — it’s never boring • LS AL — What stop sign?! JR Patty Can 1 copy? Beth DB Hey Don’t eat those Donuts they’re no good bring them over here JF Hey Kroder from Billy Boy Niclauker Phifer Ripunzal! Helene Problem solver Love, SR Varsity Cheerleaders are the best!!! Yeah GA Go for it! Bush! HE Danny-n-Linda 6-8-82 4eva JM 2pts. for free — Lawrence EK MT Never forget bleachers LS AL What would you do for a blue card? Commit what?! Barbara Still friends? GS LU RU Off sixth?! JF? SW Andrew loves Chris 4eva Rich You’re still a scam JF JM Super — I do the physics, you drive me — Ok? AS Kim I need a hug!! Mario Tishy I love ya pal Conna Mike Rake my lawn Georgie Mepham is the purgatory of education Nicky who? Oh Laura’s boyfriend. The library — A place of silence or a place for education? 1 washed my hands, John. MM Don’t drive — I like life! CS OT dyes her hair! Marcy Kim I told you so Nicole You single men don’t know what you’re missing!!! Kim 1 swear I swear Keri EK G Lewis and Lakota ’81!! DB DB Planned Parenthood AS Meow I love U so much Woof AS Only 18 min — bored? SS SEG Remind U of some! SEL THE ROCKABILLY CATS - JP T1 - WHEWOOTBMOVIESFIRESTI1 Rat Can 1 see your shoe? MS Ant — The Future is ors. 1LU JoAnn — You’re the best — Luvu PattyS, Ya know! Tracy Joe Licata-N-Leslie Wind Sue Unicorns! Allen Rally Impalas Aimee You’re the best — Luvu Rich to a real Hoon Rita Remember Belgium? John — You mean everything to me I’ll always love you AR — Who stepped on a duck? Ralphort You smell Great! We come from hockey H.R. Ra, Tea and Croussants rule!! THE BOAT — THE BEAST — rm 209 SZ Fun in Computerlandd JS LU — Now and Forever — Beth Hank — Bagel. . . What’s a bagel? Johnny Bon EWWW! — with 5W Alyse “Why do people go to Africa?” SAP MP Hot definitely Hot CS LW RB CR LK AB AH CK SS CH DR MP LE MT TW DG IJ CW LS MI BEST FRIENDS FOREVER Boaters UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 169 BOOSTERS Greg-N-Randi 12 27 84 4eva Sue My space my space! Re SEL 1 never found out his name SEG WLIR RULES!!! JoAnne — I’ll always love you — I’m glad U R happy Eddie EC and TR: Godparents! MG and LK SEL Finally foun you a home SEG RC Wanna have a “MF”?? CN Ka — gym Rocks — stretch Luv ya John and Theresa Thanks for everything! Love ya’s Dawn STEVE I luv you 4eva Dawn Fris • Keep-the-bird hut JM Amy — 6 years I would not change DK Why won’t the car go LL I always get u a ride home TP Shalom! Saul is All! Duh BS: Je ne t’oublierai jamais. Je T’embrasse, Ed Anthony and Debbie alw and fore MG Peepull Do it yourself — JN JN Newbridge Rd with togas — MG Alyse — sissy-in-law-usy — JK Alyse usy Robbie Brett JV SS; Isles + physics = babble, A Bill — It’s a Wonderful Life Brett Strawberry . . . HB Cathy and cormel should diet M.T. Fab 2 — U2 Keep the beat — BJ LG Where are the lights? L. Seg u wovld kill me if SL A1 — Slang teacher — JP Mg Take your shoes off AG ML It’s green slow down Ag A.L. — Our friends are so strange??? Mike Sue Who’s Kelly Hrudey? Tk Lisa — Does your stomach feel better?? Helene John In Love forever Na — You have to feel my body John C. — I’m A Rocker!! — HL Laura Kim Liane F. F Luv AW Sue 8th PD. math 11 BPIB SB85’ DM, SS, EK, GR, JM Hay Debs! What’s up? Lin Ka: Myles sends his luv!? Rick Springfield rules JS AS — T e LL dance — Amy, your Limbs are too short JR Rs I Love You Cs TB I’m glad we became good friends this year — LS Jane — Thunder Mug, Yeah — AL JR RP messing up your clu — AS Steve You’re a good friend! Keep in Touch — Mario Tricia — Can I tell ya? — JF Tracy Thanks 4 the help BM Ed Only best friends Kim SL — Wanaridea — Whirlibird? HE Ron McDonald and Bill C BFF I DON’T WANT TO GIVE BIRTH TO A NAKED BABY!!! JB — Clean hands? Skiing! — SS TB Fummer You’re a sweet guy — AS Helene — Point of Order! — AL H and J Nosebleed section! Working on the grapevine LS GS I’m your boyfriend now!! MP Amy W I’ll tumble for ya GS Thumper — RHPS 1 — FF Bunny Donna 1985 Kickline!! CHR ELee Check Out Those BGT’s MS BC Pirates! Win! EEECH JF Joe, That’s sick!!! Mike To Jim Zebra Spandex Rule Andr New Year’s party Lynn Irv Pickle and Napoleons Liz Laura — Late again! Love AL Van Halen Forever Led-Zep! Girls XC 1984 Statemeet CS KS 21 nice Love ya Nic Linda Speaks every Sat KW Linda — Too much partying on New Year’s, Huh? Luv ya — AL AS Thanks for being my built-in best friend — Liz ’66 ’stang — NASTY Goodbye friends, I Love you all! Thanks, Rich AK — 3 hr. Convo — NYI — Phy. — SS Gayle I love you CE Carl Don’t drink OK! OK! GS ER Lionel 1! Camp Orchestra SM! EJR Crisis Center 379-3730 Love always Liz Tom — Fock, Fitz, Audrey — AL GS And Can I Have An Apple Pie MP Joe I Love U — Forever Sham Triz All for one and one for all! Mol HL Big Chill I solved New Year’s Eve! Love, Amy Heidi — Was it made for it? Lisa — Human Centrifuge — And EK Always give Mom Naches Points! I love ya! Liz Rose — Wanna race? — Sima Bob C — I’ve been slimed — DW Sue Times Together 16 Risa JA BEEP-BEEP! Bio bubbles but psych sizzles! Need a valium? I love you! Liz John — BRUCE, Where’s your beard?? Peacoats 4eva — and. AJ Remember PP and SAP Liz Lisa — Calculus — ya see it? A HL Helena? Happy Thursday Need a hug? LS JM — Sandpaper Sallie’s Scabs AJ — Gilga, that u-g-I-y doll — JC LN — Should we talk about IT? Paranoid talk — Love John AL Party Animals 1! Watch your furniture! Liz Nick, Jody, Shawn, and Rea — Amazing Summer of ’84!!! Margie — HEY!! (squeaked Madonnaly) — Dig a hole — John Amy and Liz — Party Animals! AL Jane — Bruce is 1 AL Anna — Grimace, Lounge Punkers Codka Vollins. Love AL BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IS GOD!! Martin G. LOVES Laura K! SEG Our 1st argument SEL AL — Source of aggrevation — JP Jeanne But Traay — Tracy Sue Amy Aimee Melanie Lu 'BFF DD — Stray Cat Strut Love TC JM It was great while it lasted. Boosters 170 TREASURE CHEST BOOSTERS ACS — “A bloody shame” — long talks — best friends — DMB Ya walkin home Bernada?? Gogeek! — my little mom! Sue L: Hi chick! Luv Lau Therese Poverty ball! Dawn Lau — Let’s Go 4 A Ride!! Ed Jo “Expecting WHAT in 48 days?” Tee MCK and MCD — McNug @ McMep? McKew Linda, BFF forever, LUV BF Judi fun with Fitz SEG Laura, I Love You! Martin SEG Puff Puff Love and S SL AL — Ritz. Stuffed Shells — JP Marlene Be Quiet!!! Tracy In like a Ham; Out like a rock DD — Eeeze up on the brake! Alyse — who da beh? Luv Lin Lola — Love those Nets! US Spanish Johnny, I love you Crazy Janey Puerto Rican Jane — HOW MUCH do I love you?! Spanish John Mart — Two Jors Amees — SVE MP ARROWS Forever CS SEATBELT CHECK!!! Sue Z: When’s the book? LK Boy Joe I understand!! CN Theresa C. Stray Cats Strut I’m gonna miss ya! DON Tee — Yes Maam!!! Luv EEE Jo: Baby sis Luv Lau LAURA “ALPO CITY” TERRY Cathy, My little Mom Bonni Ter a dear Terry letter SG I have my coal stove! MJG Hey guys • Remember? — “What are those??” — Camp A.J. — You’re a very obnoxious girl!!! Mike Burns “Our House” Love Re SEG Mr. May or March? SEL SP and AL — Taco Bell and 7 11 Nachos — JP MP 10 page book report TK 'John'Amy A and FIVU 5 3 84 PC John-N-Theresa 2-14-84 A and F LK — Rough C’srbhind US AL Daddy don’t be such a rosebush; Thundermug — JR RF Remember FB parties KF Shawn U Fox I love ya Kim MP Best Friends FE CS Cari — How’s Arthur? — Linda EC: Special friend LK RC EK Do the Pledge!! CN TC Do you smell pepperoni? Love ya, Dawn AL — Beach Is Cold In Winter — Mg TR - How’d U Make Out? MOMC M:THEM?? Oh sure! When? L LAU CUT THAT OUT NOW! TEE Alyse, you beast, you Bonnie DM and SS - SWEEP! Good movies! Off the floors! VRB! Luv — E and S Lau How was lunch? SEG Slade — Ma We watched VCR tapes really! Snake, Party! SG I’m not going out w SL SP — Cruise to NJ — JP Beth You Talk too much TK DON Feed the Wheel!!! Luv TC Sue L — Big Barry’s? — Sue Z JA Wacka, wacka — who are the Beatles?? JR ER — good memories — TRULY, DB SP - I wanna be a LIFEGUARD Geez — What’s Mr. M’s school? Rat — Moo? — me Bonnie — Kahlua and cream!! BRETT STRAWBERRY . . . HB2 SZ - FRIENDS ALWAYS!! EDDIE T: What??! E: Let Go??! L Eddie “Practice makes perfect” Love Teesa Jim A little black rubber! Luv ya 4-Eva Karen Strap, Bun, Bud, Beast Eileen — “after all we’ve been thru ...” I luv ya! Pam Ei-Flat confused? sss! E and S MGSuids armpit Chakakhan Jo Wortface HELP!! luv Sue Tina, Annie, Me — Mothers — Lisa — I’m so cold, hot, and nauseous —- Jane Ter I took fred out of my locker S and M? SEG Sher — Boring weekend Anna ’John and Amy 5 3 84 A and F' SM You Hairy Beast!!! Mike Jimmy and Rita 11-11-83 LL 4EVA my HR buddy Luv T Henry and Candy Ronald McDonald for Pres AL VSN MCRS PARTY ANIMALS RC — Memories, STBARNFUG’Bizzy Ditch and Donna. Friends - EC L “He smells good” Love T John, My lunch moved Robin RC — Don’t tickle me!?! Abby Eric R — Learn to park! ET and SS MEPHAM FIELD MEMORIES!!! MGAS I Lay Dying; The Movie Chris, Dancing and Diners. Greta JC The key to turtlenecks is putting it on right JR WOOF Gina? I’ll Kill U Taz Tina — Hey Yoda!!! Love Meg Steve S coolin’ process EK Paska!! Veda Kaaten! Anti Marge, Stay Radical!!! CK AMN See U in exciting English! CAMMI - FRIENDS FOREVER' AMN LZ How ya doing I caught’m Eddie — Let go of what? MJG JOHN WILKEN'and’AMY WEED Lauren DONATOL!!! Luv Sue Frankie amazing friends!!! Sue, It’s La-FONT-AINE Re KER Connected at the nose! DR Bun remem KIS club Taz Frankie my special babe!! They’re shooting candy at us GB Scott — smile do something! ET MG socks too love alien SEG you egghead love SEL AL mozzarella sticks yum luv K BW — you big smell you!!! Mike Jeanna Best pals 4ever TK Booittrs UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 171 BOOSTERS Burt computer scam Friends 4ever AWAGSFMBLF' Who gobbied on the doobie JA “Pass the eggrolls — i mean eclairs!” JR Dawn Bush party Laura LK Don’t blackmail me ’85 T — i think I’m stuck! — Sue JA, HI, AS AMBROSIA, AMBROSIA EVERYWHERE!!! JR RS In Pennsylvania CAS STEPHANIE and LESLIE BFF 4EVA STEVEN and JO ANN 5 12 84 Sue — Go for the money — Lind Hey Bud — Let’s Party! Strap SEL Blonde and Blue EYES - IT ET only four minutes!! CN Cams — altheseyrshaveben GRT Jane — Goony Goo Goo!!! Mike Teb and Bet you’ll always be a part of me. MS Pacman Tee luv ya like a sis SL SM only doing 25 Phil It’s good to be the king LS — You are truly on the ball. . . Mallowmars 4-eva jane JA — Egg rolls and eye rolls — a once in a lifetime — DB Mphe’s dead He’s dead CS El Dinky, Jajhs and Mepham SEG Abeast — E.K. is a 0-0-0!! Helene — our corner — Janet ER It’s tangental! HAAH! ON JR — Always look before you speak — bathrooms JA SPEC - KRAARAARAA JIFCH DB — Thanks for the bowl JA Mr. Fitz we’ll Miss YA! 30D D! love Dawn. D. and theresa MG, EC, TR, LK, NIGHT Busride MJG: always — nOforever LAK Jo “Boy or girl” luv Tee Dm remember garbage can EK Cathy Radicals with happy shoe ED — no, you’re the best JF Baby New Year Dorito lau MC Need some lipstick? JA JA, HL typing boosters is fun!!! JR JA, HL, AJ, LS, AS — We all live in a yellow submarine!!! JR THE GUMMY BEAR CLUB HI, this is Andy Ratner AR, You are so accident prone JR Andrew — How many tickets? HL LN How was your New Years? HJJA - WHO NEEDS BATHING SUIT TB and SR - Matching blue DRAWERS JC Breakdancing in the halls and sprinkles AJ GS The Flaming Trio! Marcy TAZ — LD Club! Boxo! rox Sim Kim and Mario Best Friends Neil Free pretzels forever Marge I love you! Mike AC Power Rules Forever JC LV, KW, NM, LG, KS Best Friend Linda Speaks every Sat KW EK — Driving — P2 — SAT — Party SS Jody Slang Teacher Wham Rap AL JM YRR Super 1 trust you — AS JC You are one of those wonderful people Liz Marcy The Marines forever CS Roosevelt Field?! Marcy Sue F I Luv ya 4-eva Les KW — Marry me! Good Luck! — SW MC and Ml In the stab cab Patty 18 in August Beth Keri My squeaking bed Kim Billy B’s super mix AL Peppermint Lounge and the J H Sweepstakes! Anna AL We’re movin’, we’re groovin’ — PARTY ANIMALS Jody: I choose to cruise — AL NT NT and TB 4eva! Love TB ’nardo — Soccer player? Sima KS 1 want to watch TV MM MC They’re here already JF To everyone who got in an accident — TOO BAD! — Learn how to drive!!! John Chaos Nicole Bush stop Luv Keri Laura Drive-in movies NM BW — BJ — DOAS and ML Luv From Ga. SS JM You really are a great person Love Liz Jody: My Mom’s party time to go to college! Luv AL AL That furniture looks familiar! AS CS Little red Honda! Marcy VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 1!!! Joan — Go for it! Why Not? DR SR Fried Wontons on me! SW PFers Get on the District Bus! Shawn — Cool places. Peppermint Lounge, season ticket, Mrs. G., Ferret, I Luv Ya — AL JN — at the diner Lv MLO BM We luv your house (U2) ML CD You’re a great friend ML MG BFF We will always be ML AG Glad to know you Luv ML Chel S.L.E. I give it .5 ML Michellie Scrubbini Levinsky Slobbola — Love Chel Thanks Special Friend — SHA JR, LS, RC, EK — We did it! CN SS JBJM GO FOR IT! ABC KID PFers — You were great! CN JC No senior quotes?? CN WALTER AND TINA 5-18-84 Meg and Tina Muffins Foreva Joe F It’s A Free Country! BA — Tune my violin NOW! RE 21 Dwent and Brian 16 RS You scammed on us all Lumber Chirp em forever JM FD 1 see you on the pike Fris WBAB will live on JM 16, Brandenburg, Bach 2 Re Ei But 1 go to Julliard Re BA Do you remember the 21st nite of September? RE SL Overreacting again! Re 21,16 Bobby NY. theme Re BA Whining on plane 2BgRe EK I’m your financial advisor — 90 bucks for soxs Re Terry, — Re EK Down to the office. Re Boosters 172 TREASURE CHEST ROn TFRS Berns, Belgium could never be forgotten, B.F. Re AL — Yalp! Yalp! — JMC Sue, Haw, Yaw, yaw, yaw Re T: Weasel!!! L Re Flats at the skeller! Hi Sims love ya Tez Tray'21'Isles Rule 16'Sue EK SK — Do me a flavor! CN Rita and Sue Belgium and N.C. SL AJ — Raw sprinkles — JMC AK‘4 Remember the game SL Theresa — Friends forever Love ya Dawn Risa Jump! Panama! Sue JR: I need a hug! EYL RL ABC’s and 123’sSL JN Wah Wah Wah Wah! Eludes! — MG Lau Cuk Cuk Sue LK — 7 years — best friends. EC 21174 Friends 4eva — 16 JS: Me-N-my shadow! L and T TR Mia Sorella 4eva SL L. “I forgot my banana” T Rita What a park! Sue Katies Crew “Ewww” Bonnie Brett WW, Derrick, Jim, WC Steve S — We made it thru! ET Tom Library, LT Pizza Bagel M? g? cRa? ) I? cou?? n’? r?al?y e?d, Co??d ?t ? - B?g M?? Carl RB, the Dead, Morn Run Jo pineapple, no s! SEG Anna Engorsleep, CF — Lounge 21, 4, 16, 17 Isles 1 Fans! To everyone that’s been part of my life: Thanx EYL Marie Me and You 4E John RANDICORLINALCHRISBONNEVER Br Bun I never slimed TAZ 4get the studio memories 4ever!!! Luv, Trish (Blaire)!!! DP — This way about it — JP Don, Never 4get our unforgetable lunch date PatLa, PatFlats!!! “‘Islanders 1 4-ever 16 and 8! Bff Love, Tish Sim — Best Friends R4EVA — SZ To X-C People. MANDO “ Rice — The Buc Stops Here — DB Bunny Rabbit: 1 Love You!! 16, 21 BT asked me out 17 CS: I’m sitting on it!! Rob THE BUN - YOU RULE! STRAP Carl! Quang! Missions!”Rob SEL To obv if I jump him? SEG Rob to AW and LS: Steam Clean BP How bout those Cl’s? CN 'Rob and Cheryl Forever TC HALLOWEEN 1984! DAWN Liz: Love Ya Always Dude Smarge — “Ever since singing for the lonely . . .’’ Sjohn Carol: Uhh — Imitations! EK CDFishFace! Armpits? Yuk J M Leen: Stay away from doors CN, Pf is awesome! guess? Rich — Rhibobodies Yeah! EK Tee 0 I don’t know Luv EEE Lisa = Ultrasensitive — JF Ed: Adopt! Don’t be cheap! L Whydonchagetajob???!!! Ec “Fine - I’m ECSTATIC” TR To the Glamorous Girls 1 Buddy Physics yuck Bonnie Karen V Remember March 24 ER — Who’s gonna talk to puppy? — JMC Liz — Coco K’s, orch, Luv U! Ei JF —LLL — a minority bro — E and S Brian P. — There are — 1 like better. Love, Eileen JN I’m Not That Kind Of A Chef CD Sher: S and M Lau Mike and Meg — Forever 4 30 RE “God Bless You!” Terry Re My parents bought it S Anthony Thanks for Being You. Love ya. Dawn Cammi — No More Gym — Anna Jane — Have you inspected for any bolts? — JMC LAK - YUM! - THE STRANGER J: Tanks fo da memrees. EYL J.A. BOOOM!!! Mike ER - BFF SEE YOU IN COLLEGE JNMG ER I survived future! Rita Eddie and Terry — I Love You!!! DM Welcome to my show EK T: Sick deal!! L ME Remember the pool A and F Lau Mr Sandman . . . Bum ... Tee IJ always there Love Phi! Linda We made it, Luv ya B Do you look lost? Me DM — I’m gonna hit you!! ET FF. - B.P.I.B. - U.Y.A. - BJ SZ — Une vrai amie (Bean sours!) MG BM “Going to California” AG BETS and MARC — Thanks!!! — The B.S. Clique Who’s Driving? Movie Time FB Dimmy QUANTIS! Love, Pita Always and Forever Gerri, Friends always ReRe “I’m no here, that’s understood . . .” Dr. Bun Tail Mad of Rac S. John: I luv U! JNM 5 16 84 SP — Action Park — Fiat — JP Dave — Florida Hey?! John Amy Sus - P.F.U. Kurt N Stephanie 2-10-84 16 you diaper face! 21 EK too much, too much RE Judi — Will u be my neighbor? Bud — it’s been a slice! BW — “She” and “Her” Godles — advanced kids — your Jo: Hi kid! How’s Steve friend, DB EC “LIKE A -? Hey luv TR Hi Tom, OOPS, 1 mean Jim! Sei Esp?! Fu C Seg Joe-N-Leslie 7 4 83 4 eva RB You’re smart! Pf rules! ON Hi Rita! Luv, Lin Lyy Special-K -Mcdonalds rules Booittri UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 173 BOOSTERS Tony. Z. You’re my inspiration! I love YA! Dawn Y.D. JR I’m cold and sick!! JA JC Keep doin’ a million JIM No parties at my house JA Sue — Thanks for all our laughs DK Ronald Mcdonald LL SK Remember 1019 and 19 sec Jim Feed the World QVACK HL Write your own paper? JA T: Our time has come. EYL As and LS PARTY ANIMALS!! MG Therernowolvesintown — JN M.L. TS1EIFIKNEWYOUWERE ... MG 16, 17, 21: love you all, 4 GRR - RED LIGHTNING!! WOOF T: you’re my best friend L SUE L “HEY CHICK — WHATUP” LOVE YA TERRY Dave Buc’s great and UR2 luv Ka HEY NA “JANET” luv JA 'Alyse TE for two Robin John: You shaved? Oh yea! JA CN — 4 Min! Learn Anything? US Anrea — Am I babbling? Janet KK No matter how far . . . AH SW — t’ain’ta Machete! SOO Frick — psych sizzles — Frack Carol licking armpits?!?! BABSTBLANCHEROKHLLIKETH1N GSWEVEDONEANDACCWEREGOWAD O IOALL E LSA LUV ABABES AJ — this is fun maybe next week we’ll do it again JA Seg I will not marry U SL T.B. — TREVOR!!! love MI and TG HL do you watch enough TV SSDMJM: CHICKEN CUTLETS EK Weils et kriek in belgium WHO CARES WHAT FRANKIE SAY Amn how was your exciting weekend SEG AIRBALLS — YOU’RE BETTER NOW JM and HI I’M SICKER THAN A DOG Sherri — Don’t give up — Anna Janine where’s the cleaver JM Ma, I am at Andy’s — don’t worry. I’m fine JA LZ If the sun leaves on a journey!! No more JR Laura — you give me whiplash of the heart!! AS — How goes the Amy Susman School of imitations? JR NR kndering arten pals Tray Suzee ponce de leon luv SI Trev — I love ya janet Joey UR a special friend! Ron my big bro I love you! Saul — it’s our secret!! Tomare you Jim or Tom?? MS Sue Medie me peedie pe — Re To everyone i SCAMMED ON you all!!! stuff at home on stage MS: Who’s faster me or Mrs G? 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When winter was over, the newest look was lace gloves. These too were long and short, with fingers, and without. In fact lace itself was one of the newer trends. Some say it was created as a Prince take off, but lace was hot. Madonna also popularized gumi bracelets, or, in layman's terms, those black rubber bracelets, that girls and boys are wearing. So popular are these gumis (really cheap washers from machinery) that they come in a variety of col- ors. Another jewelry item which became popular this year was rhinestones. Most girls had no need to buy the fake diamonds since many of their grandmothers never threw their old stuff away. Rhinestones became so popular that on a sunny day, sunglasses were a necessity to cut down the glare from the jewels. Sunglasses were also necessary to cut down the glare from one of this year's biggest trends — NEON! Girls around the country were wearing flourescent pink orange, yellow, and green. Jh Everything from socks to shirts to scarfs to hats were made in neon colors. One can barely walk down the street without seeing at least one hot pink shirt staring them in the face. As far as hair trends go, there were many this year. There was the short, wet look, the a symmetrical look, and the old favorite repopularized by, once again, Madonna — the bandana tied around the head. Many girl's followed Cyndi Lauper's style with one side shorter than the rest of the hair. Soon this progressed to colors and various other oddities. The Madonna bandanas came in different colors to match all outfits. Another fad which comes in colors to match everything are Swatches, the new thing in watches. The Swatch, made in Switzerland, comes in at least 25 different styles. The colors range from white to red, to blue, to yellow, to clear. Some of the newer ones are even scented! There are Swatches for all seasons and all outfits. Along with all these fads, there were other, lesser ones such as long tweed coats, Reeboks sneakers (following in the Stan Smith tradition), Trivial Pursuit, and breakdancing. All of these were very popular, Trivial Pursuit and breakdancing. Almost every person has attempted one form of either fad at least once. Sometimes the talented person is skilled at both. Whatever the fad, you’ll see it at Mepham! —Jane Randel Officials of the $230 million fund raising drive for the renova- tion of the Statue of Libery in New York Harbor and neighboring Ellis Island announced on August 18, 1984 that almost $100 million had been raised. The elevators and stairways at the statue were closed on May 29 and on July 4 the Torch was removed. The goal of the cam- paign is to renovate the Statue of Liberty and the Great Hall in the Registry Building on Ellis Island by July 4,1986. Vanessa Williams, 21, the first black woman to become Miss America, became, on July 23, the first Miss America to resign her ti- tle. Pageant officials requested her resignation after Penthouse magazine announced it would publish nude photographs of her taken in 1982. Williams said that the photographer had assured her the pictures would remain con- fidential and that she had not signed a release permitting their publication. Although at the time nothing in a Miss America’s contract with the pageant forbade posing nude for photographs, pageant officials must resign to prevent ir- revocable” damage to the Miss America program. Williams was replaced by first runner-up Suzette Charles of Landing, New Jersey, who is also black. One of the biggest developments in medicine occurred this year. It dealt with an infant known as Baby Fae. On Oc- tober 26, surgeons Loma Linda University Medical Center in California transplanted a baboon heart into Baby Fae. She was only 15 days old and born prematurely, weighing only five pounds, with a fatal heart disease. For 21 days, people across the United States watched the progress of the infant. On November 15, sadly, Baby Fae died. She was, however, the smallest human being to have a heart transplant. She was also the longest surviving recipient. This operation brought with it much controversy. The question of whether or not animals should be sacrificed for transplant was raised. Many were concerned with the ethics of performing such ex- periments on humans. Whatever the answers are, great ad- vancements were made in the field. Mini Mag UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 181 After the outcry over violence in such PG movies as Gremlins and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the often beleaguered board set up its first new category, PG-13 (recommending parental guidance for children under 13). PG-13 which was supposed to give direc- tors more leeway, hasn't solved censorship problems. At least two 1984 films lost their edge in the cutting room: Terror in the Aisles, because of violence, and Crimes of Passion, because of sex. Despite PG-13, the board still creates less artistic freedom than artistic repression. Summer, the movie's hottest season, steamed with two Steven Spielberg smashes — his Raiders sequel, Indiana Jones and his pro- duction of Gremlins. Ghostbusters, the ectoplasmic Dan Aykroyd-Bill Murray romp, busted its way to the top spot. Clint Eastwood had his second big hit of the year by following a Dirty Harry episode. Sudden Impact, with Tightrope. The Karate Kid, Bachelor Party, and Revenge of the Nerds proved that small budget doesn't necessarily mean small change. Autumn ushered in an acclaimed selection of serious pic- tures: Places in the Heart with Sally Field; the lush Amadeus; the World War II racial drama. A Soldier’s Story; Diane Keaton as The Little Drummer Girl and a taut, true-life tale of war and friendship, The Killing Fields. The winter of 1983 was Hooded with teenage coming-of-age pic- tures. There was The Breakfast Club, Turk 182, Mischief, Vision Quest, and Heaven Help Us. THE BREAKFAST CLUB Mini-Mag 182 TREASURE CHEST THE COSBY SHOW THE BURNING BED SURVIVING This was a markedly better year for television than previous years. There were many controversial movies, hit series, and old favorites still going strong. This year seemed to be quite strong on stirring movies. The Burning Bed, Surviving, Silence of the Heart, Something About Amelia, and Consenting Adults to name a few. A big topic for Hollywood this year was the growing problem of teenage suicide. Both Surviving, and Silence of the Heart dealt with the causes and aftermath of teen suicide, a problem deserving atten- tion. The Burning Bed debuted Farah Fawcet as a dramatic actress. All in all, it was quite a productive TV movie year. New hits this year include The Cosby Show, Murder She Wrote, Miami Vice, and Kate and Allie. The outstanding show of the year is unanimously The Cosby Show. It has gotten only nods of approval since its debut in the fall. The show, starring Bill Cosby, is quite true to life in many senses. It shows situations common to many families. Night Court starts Harry Anderson, a comic magician who got his start on Saturday Night Live. The show revolves around a night court judge and his court room antics. Murder She Wrote is similar to a weekly series of Agatha Christie murder mysteries. In fact many of the new shows this year are quite good and entertaining. Of course there are the old favorites like Dynasty, Dallas, Cheers, Fami- ly Ties, Hill Street Blues, and St. Elsewhere. People still wait to see who will get caught on Hill Street and who Blake will undermine on Dynasty, and if Sam and Diane will ever reunite. The only way to find out is to watch the next seasons shows which will then hook you in. Mini-Mag UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 183 vmm ii Olympics Despite a boycott by the Soviet Union and 13 allied Nations of the XXIII Olympic Summer Games, the 1984 Olympics was considered a rousing success. The games were held from July 28 to August 12 in Los Angeles with nearly 8,000 athletes from a record 140 coun- tries. Competition was weakened in many sports that were usually dominated by Soviet-bloc nations. The Summer games encom- passed 25 medal sports and two demonstration sports (baseball and tennis). The U.S. won medals in everything except soccer, rhythmic gymnastics, and handball in ac- cumulating 83 gold, 61 silver, and 30 bronze medals. The U.S. also supplied many of the heroes of the Olympic games. None received more attention than Carl Lewis who duplicated Jesse Owen’s feat in the 1936 Olympic games of winning gold medals in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter relay, and long jump. MaryLou Retton, 16 years old of Fairmont, West Virginia, won medals, including the gold in women's all around gymnastics. Other athletes who made the headlines were Edwin Moses — track, Mark Breland — boxing. Michael Jordon — basketball, and Joan Benoit — track. The Los Angeles Olympic organizing committee raised $619 million, mainly from television rights, commercial sponsorships, and ticket sales. Many people ob- jected to the capitalization on Olympic fame. After the games, the committee donated most of the surprisingly large surplus of $215 million to amateur sports. MARYLOU RETTON CARL LEWIS Mini-Mag 184 TREASURE CHEST One of the years most exciting football players was Doug Flutie of Boston College. At 5 feet )Vi inches, Flutie was undersized but highly talented quarterback. He made a spectacular play during a nationally televised game when he threw a desperation 48-yard touchdown pass on the last play of the game that gave Boston College a 47-45 victory over the University of Miami. Flutie led major-college quarter- backs in passing efficiency and became the first college player to exceed 10,000 yards passing in his career. He won the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding player in the United States. Soon after winning the trophy, he was recruited by Donald Trump to play with the New Jersey Generals. His contract gave him over one million dollars a year. On the first day of training, Flutie was made the quarterback for the Generals. SUPER BOWL XIX The Detroit Tigers made baseball history in 1984 by getting off to the fastest start ever, winning 35 of their first 40 games. The Tigers went on to win the American League's Eastern Divi- sion, the American League pen- nant, and the World Series. Since 1969, when the team came into existence, the San Diego Padres had never finished higher than fourth place. In 1984, however, the Padres won the Western Division by 12 games over the Atlantic Braves and the Houston Astros. The World Series, which ran from October 9 to 14, was the first since 1968 for Detroit. There was little suspense as the Tigers won the first game, 3 2, lost the second, 5-3, and won the next three — 5-2, 4-2, and 8-4 — the best of seven series. Detroit had to play only eight postseason games, the fewest by a World Series winner since 1976 when the Cincinnati Reds swept the National League Play-offs and the World Series in seven games. Mini-Mag UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 185 In 1984, Ethiopia suffered from a devastating famine caused by chronic drought, loss of soil fertili- ty by erosion, and the disruption of food distribution by civil war. Rebel guerillas seeking succession or regional self-government operated in four drought stricken provinces. Most famine relief sup- plies were distributed through government channels, but Ethiopia's relief administrators were unable or unwilling to help famine victims in rebel controlled areas. On October 24, the Ethiopian government appealed to other countries for massive help to save the estimated 6.4 million people facing starvation. Great Britain, the Soviet Union, the United States, West Germany, and other coun- tries provided food, medicine, and transport planes to help distribute relief supplies. Such efforts, however, were not enough to pre- vent large numbers of deaths. Before 1984 ended, as many as 900,(XX) people may have died in Ethiopia. On September 10, the Workers Party of Ethiopia — a Communist party — was launched as the coun- tries sole legal party. Elected to lead the party was an 11 member Politburo headed by the party's General Secretary, Mengistu Haile — Mariam, head of State and Government since 1977. On July 18, a recently fired security guard suddenly started shooting employees and patrons at a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California, near San Diego. He killed 21 people and wounded 19 others in the largest mass murder on a single day in U.S. history. A San Diego police sharp- shooter killed the gunman, 41-year- old James Oliver Huberty, 77 minutes later. Bernhard Goetz received notoriety as the New York City vigilante. He had shot at three youths who had approached him on the subways and asked for money with the supposed intention of mugging Goetz. Goetz had run off to New Hampshire but later surrendered when he couldn't con- tinue to live a normal life until he cleared his record. Goetz received much support from the public who were tired of the crime ridden streets of urban areas. As a result of his case, crime in New York had dropped considerably because citizens were taking the law into their own hands since the police wouldn’t. The Supreme Court ruled that Goetz had acted in self-defense. The worst chemical accident in history occurred on December 3, 1984, at a Union Carbide Corpora- tion pesticides plant in Bhopal. In- dia. A liquid chemical, methyl iso- cyanate, overheated in a storage tank, turned into a poison gas, and escaped through a relief valve. Two safety systems intended to neutralize the gas or to burn it upon release failed for reasons not immediately known. The gas formed a deadly cloud that drifted away from the plant, killing more than 2,500 people. By the end of 1984, the company faced stagger- ing claims for damages. Mini-Mag TREASURE CHEST The Democratic running mate of Walter Mondale in the 1984 Presidential Election was Geraldine Ferraro. She was the First woman ever nominated for Vice President by a major U.S. political party. She and Mondale were defeated in the election. Ferraro was born on August 26, 1935, in Newburgh, N.Y. A graduate of Marymount Manhat- tan College in N.Y.C., Ferraro taught in one of the city’s public elementary schools while attending evening classes at Fordham University School of Law. She is married to John A. Zaccaro and has three grown children. Ferraro had her own law prac- tice until 1974 when she was ap- pointed district attorney for the N.Y.C. borough of Queens. Four years later, she was elected to Congress. Ferraro’s personal finances became an issue during the cam- paign. A House of Representatives committee investigating her Finan- cial disclosure statements ruled on December 4 that she had uninten- tionally violated the law. Geraldine Ferraro's nomination was an event in American history that will pave the way for future in- volvement of women in U.S. politics. Mini-Mag Republican Ronald Reagan was re-elected as President of the United States on November 6, 1984. Mr. Reagan won 525 elec- toral votes, a record number. Run- ning against Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro — the First woman to run for a Presidential of- fice — he carried 49 states. Walter Mondale, Vice President during the administration of Jimmy Carter, won only the District of Columbia and his home state of Minnesota. During the campaign, Mr. Reagan s lead was strengthened by a controversy over disclosing Mrs. Ferraro's financial records. This, as well as his speaking abilities and pleasant personality overcame the questions about his age, health, and vigor. President Reagan has long since started his second term. UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 187 MEPHAM’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT Would like to Congratulate the Class of ’85 You’re the Best! 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John — 68,98, 139,123 Buccaneer — 46, 47 Critelli, Joseph — 25 Albano, Louis — 68 Burke, Keith — 70 Cross Country — 110, 111 Alduino, Martin — 100, 101, 205 Burri, Mary — FPNA Crowley, Anne — 24, 25 Alonzo. Annette — 4 Bush. Warren — 70 Crozier, Robert — 72, 160 Ambrosio — 6,68 Bursky, R. — 23 Cuchel, Henry — 16, 25, 42,146, 43 Amelia. Sue — 13 Buttner, Wayne — 41,45 Cuiffo, Michael — 72, 156 Amoroso, Victor — 20, 21, 152 Buzan, Daniel — 70,114, 115, 159 Curcio, Darlene — 25 Amsterdam, Janet — 46, 52, 54.68.124, 43 Caggia, Michael — 70 Daddino, Thomas — 72, 160 Angeletta, Michael — 24 Callahan, Jimmy — 65 Daddio — 32 Anselmo, Christine — 68 Callahan, Theresa — 70,159 Dameron, M. — 25 Aprile. JoAnne — 99,120,121,43,156 Campanelli, John — 42, 52,66, 70,144, 147 Damm, Doug — 111 Arce. Karen — 68, 158 Canestro, Arthur — 70,178 D'amour, Michelle — 21 Arias, Bernardo — 3, 39, 52,68,198, 151,152 Cannavo, Angelina — SPNA Darcy, Thomas — 72 Art Club — 48,49 Capalbi, Ronald — 71,115,198, 207 Darienzo, Dawn — 72,159 Asch, Gayle — 3,68, 179 Caporaso, Carol — 24 Darrow, Jessica — 46 Austein, Hildreth — 23 Caprio, William — 60,61, 70, 71,115, 138 D’auria, John — 100 Austin, Tracy — 7 Capuano, Edward — 47, 71,99,103,157 D’auria, Vanessa — 119 Aykroyd, Dan — 182 Caputo, Theresa — 99,120, 121. 139,156 Degree, Diane — 120,121, 139 Ayrandjian — 24 Carabis, Allen — SPNA Delargy. Greta — 37, 73, 116� 117 Baby Face —181 Caracola, Denise — 71 De Lea, Philip — 18, 25 j Badminton — 125 Caramore — 22 De Leo, Rich — 73, 190 Bagnasco. Theresa — 68 Cardone, Michelle — SPNA Delibro, Lawrence — 73,60 Bailey, Jane — 41, 53, 59 Carillo, Edward — 40,41, 52, 58, 71 Deluca, Annemarie — 67, 73 Bakke, Matthew — 24 Carlow, Robert — 71 DePalo, Daniel — 83 Balser. James — 68 Carlson, Anthony — 71. 141 Diamond. Catherine — 41,69, 73. 52 Band — 35, 36, 37 Carmosin, Susan — 71 Dilapi, Frank — 15, 73,100 Bandelato, Kim — SPNA Carpenter, Robert — 46,141, 166 Dishman, L. — FPNA Bangel, Allison — 68, 195, 179 Carroll, Audrey — 23 Dishman, L. — FPNA Banta, Carroll — 24, 27, 166 The Cars — 165 Dixon, Andre —114, 115 Banyas, Susan — 68 Cavelli, Eugene — 122 Douglas, Patricia — 73 Barouch, Andrea — 63 Cavuoto, Anna — 71 Doyle, Janine — 67,74, 205 Barouch, Randi — 6,8, 12, 54, 55, 68, 78, 140 Central Administration — 22 Drama — 58, 59 Barris, Ralph — 24, 37 Cerro, Margaret — 16, 39, 42,46, 50, 55. 71, Dunathan, Denis— 15,106, 114, 115 Baseball — 122, 123 59, 141, 166,153 Dunn, Steven — 106 Basketball Team — 134,135 Cestaro, Frank — 4, 71,95,143,157 Dunne, James — 74 Basketball T.V. — 133 Chalmers, Robert — 25 Dunning, Amy — 74,95 Bauer, Arthur — 68 Charlson, Melissa — 46 Dunning, Michelle — 119 Bauer, David — 68 Chasin, Dawn — 16,41,119 Duono, Hieu — 74 Baylis, William — 69, 70 Cheeres — SPNA D.W.E.A. - 53 Bellow, Amy — 24, 32 Cheerleaders — 13, 14,120,121 Dworkin, Thelma — 25 Benjamin, Trevor — 69,145, 146. 167, 43 Choir — 40, 47 Eder, JoAnne — 74, 53 Bene, C. — FPNA Cicchillo, Richard — 40,41, 58, 59,69, 71 Edom. Chris — 131 Benoit, Joan — 184 Cicero, Lisa —71,67, 114,115,123,160,152 Efron, Howard —74, 105 Berry, John —69,100,132, 179,197 s Close, Margaret — 25 Egert, Jennifer — 47 Bett, R. — 23 Cohen, Kitty — FMNA Ehrlich — 74 Bierbauer, Daniel — SPNA Cohen, Paul —19, 25 F.klund,JoAnn -r474 Bimbie, William — 24 Cole, Howard — 71 Elefante, Lisa — 75 Bineares, Theodora — FPNA Coleman, Laurie — 9. 71, 120, 121, 194 Emma, Cindy — 37,47, 125 Biscardi, Angelo — 142 i Coleman, Lynn — 72,120, 121 Ench, Michelle — 67, 75, 83,125,179 Biscardi, Josephine — 69,95 Coli, Marion — 41,72 Eng, Lena — 57 Bishop, Eileen — 64,127 Coll, Donna — 72 Estevez, Emilio — 182 Bloomfield, Mary — 35,48, 54, 55, 17, 69, Coll, Richard — SPNA Erickson, Carl — 75,110, 194,159 140,43 Collete.Jim — 72,91,159 Ethiopian Dance — 142, 143 Blumenreiter — SPNA Collica, Howard — 72 Exner, Rob —137 Board of Education — 22 Colligan, Elizabeth — 66, 72 Falco, Vincent — 75,158 Boscia, Thomas — 69 Columbi, John — 72,106 Fallas, Robert — SPNA Bowling, Boy’s — 129 Conforte, Thomas — 158 Falter, Meyer — SPNA Bowling, Girl’s — 130,131 Cooke, Cathy — 46 Faltz, Christine — 59 Boy George — 162 Coppolo — Steven Farina, Alex — 59,67, 75,92,91 Boyle, James — 69,152 Corano, Jennifer — 38, 39,64, 127 Farrel, John — 49, 75,131, 167 Brady, Larry — 115 Corbett. Jeanine — 72,198 Fawcett, Farrah —183 Brendel, David — 34,47, 52, 54,69 Cordiello, Randy — 60, 61, 91, 122, 172, 191, Fednyak, Stephanie — 42, 57, 125 Brochhagen, Kenneth — SPNA 178 Feldman, Gladys — 25 Index 200 TREASURE CHEST Fearon. Eileen — 25 Fegan, Rob — 2, 115 Ferrante, Larry —115 Ferrara, Lou — 23, 33 Ferrero, Geraldine — 187 Feic, Laura — 56 Ferrara, Lisa— 17, 77, 110,166 Feurbach, Henry — 25 Feulner.John — 115 Figliomeni, Paul — 75 Fili, Joseph —46, 52, 75,155.191 Finn, Susan — 2, 75, 199 Fitz, Philip — 25 Fisher, Jeffrey— 137 Fleischmann, Alan — 26, 57 Fontana, Lucy — 75 Flutie, Doug — 185 Football - 114,115 FootballJ.V. — 112,113 Fonte,Laurie — 75 Ford, Harrison —181 Forlader, Steven — 75 Forte, Ralph — 75 Formisano —SPNA Forte, Kim — 57, 59 Forte, Brian — 136,137 Foster, I. — 19, 26 Fox, Daniel — 75 Frazier, Bonnie Sue — 53, 58, 59, 75,153 Fredrick, Marlene — 75,129 Freeman, Brian —46 Freedman, Evan — 104,105 Friedman, Debra — 76,191, 195 Frisolonejohn — 11,16, 76,115,122,138, 199, 207 Fromwiller, Susan — 76, 178,191 Fusaro, Joseph —3, 73, 74, 76 Fusaro, Steven — 137,138 Gagliardo, Leana — 76,125 Galante, Linda — 76,187 Galligan, Zak — 183 Gangi, John — 76 Garrett. Maryanne — 26 Gazura, Robert — 4,60,61,70, 76 Geracy, Annette — 76 Gerber, Elise—46, 119 Gerek, Douglas — 26 Gibney, Timothy — 76 Gionta, Tina Louise — 6, 41, 52,67, 76 Givans, Sean — 114,115 Glantz, Martin — 45,46, 76, 128 Glatter, Alan — 59, 76, 157 Goetz, Bernhard — 186 Gogikyan, Catherine — 41, 55, 59, 76 Goldenberg, Jill — SPNA Goldfarb, Ellen — 76 Goldman, A1 — 114,115 Goldsmith, Alyse — 52, 53, 77 Goldstein, Mr. — 22 Goldstein, Sherri — 53, 77, 129 Golf — 102.103 Gonzales, Ani — 59 Gonzales, Noel — 35, 77,114 Gonzales. Rene — 4, 114, 115, 207 Goodman, Andrea — 99,120, 121,139 Goodman, Bonnie — 77 Goodman, Michael — 77 Goody, Ben — 46 Golia, M. — 26 Gorski, Robert — 26 Grab, Michelle — 47, 59, 77 Graci, Michael — 77 Grafeneker, Dawn — 77 Grafeneker, Denise — 77 Grandville — Ray — SPNA Greaves, Karen — 78 Greco, Donna — 78, 141 Groen — 22 Gulotta, Aimee — 2,43, 78 Guttierrez, Maira — 41, 78 Hahn, Eric — 46,78,128,179,197, 205 Hahn, Joanna— 119 Hall, Anthony Michael — 182 Halama.Joe — 43 Haltigan, Lauren — 37, 59 Hansen, Ann — 26 Hassett — 106 Hassett, Mike — SPNA Heller, Justin — 13,46, 64 Heller, Shannon — 58, 59 Hausman, Benson — 100 Hennessy, Mary — 78 Herrera, Christina — 7, 77, 78, 138, 190 Herschfield, Ronnie — 26 Hillman, Anne — 79,125 Hirsch, Ellen — 79 Hollander, Michelle — 46 Hollman, Joseph — SPNA, 110,159 Holohan, Tara — 79 Homecoming — 10-17 Hood, Denis 135 Hudcovic, Christine — 79 Hudcovic, Rose — FPNA Hulkower, Lauren — 56, 57,120,121, 139 Hunte, Kenneth — 26 Hurley, Timothy — 79 Hutt, Harold — 79 Impelliziero, Bernadette — 79 Imperiale, Maria — 73, 79, 195 Imperiale, Margaret — 15,67, 79, 55,141, 156, 207 Insignia, Robert — 79 Isola, Neil —78,79,137.198 Italiano, Umberto — 79,179 Jackson, Michael — 164 Jacobs, Ilene — 43, 78, 79,124,147, 160 Jacobs, Rich —67. 79,110 Jainchill, Melissa — 59 Jemmott, Dave —142 Jean, Todd — 115 Jelaso, Anna — 42,43, 79,140,155. 189 Jester, Scott — 79 Jester, Wendy — 125 Johanson, Greg — 42,142 Johnson — FPNA Johnston, Tom — 131 Junior Class — 57,64,65 JV Cheerleaders — 16,119 Kaczmarek, Lori — 80 Kagiwada, Charles — 80 Kahn, Eugene — 18, 26 Kalman, Douglas —137 Kalsch, Lawrence — 26 Kane, Carol — 195 Kane, Joseph — 80,106 Kass, Scott — 40,41, 46 Katapodis, Michael — 80 Katz, Darren — 136,137 Kaufman, Lynda — 46 Keane, John — 26 Keating, Pamela — 26 Kelly, Michelle — 59 Kempner, Chrissy — 47. 57 Kenney, Shawn — 100 Kenyon, Robert — 41 Kerly, Sharon — 80 Ketcham, Elizabeth — 26 Kickline — 126, 127 Kilgannon, M. — 26 Kilmartin, Joan — 80,198 King, Kathleen — 80 Kirsch — 22 Klancer, Linda — 61,80,141, 204 Klancer, Lisa — 63,127 Klare, Craig — 81 Klieger, Kim — 98,127 Kobylanski, Dianne — 52, 77,81 Kochendorfer, Eleanor — 27 Koelling, Steven — 81 Kolz, Alice — 3,81 Kontrafouris, Helen — 81 Koondel, Michael — 82, 37, 190 Korologos, Rose — 81 Krakowsky, Annette — FPNA Kratina, Susan — 81 Kraut, Julie — 45, 57 Kretzmer, Laura — 41,81 Kreiger, Alyse — 87,161 Kuczwaj, Karen — 81,66,114 Kugal, Karen — 47,81 Kuhn, Tracy — 37,48,81 Komp, Fredrick — 81 Kurtz, Robert — 81, 158 Kurutz, Dawn — 81 Kussoy, Eric — 45,47, 52, 55,82, 34,105, 191 Kwak, Eileen — 82 Lacrosse — 106, 107 Lacy, William — 2, 187 Lambert, Mary — 27 Landau, Lisa —116 Lang, Peter— 82. 110, 111, 197 Langdon, Dan 143 Langdon, Rita — 38.82 LaRocca, Marie — 27 LaStella, Susan — 37,60, 82 Latch-key — 154, 155 Lauper, Cyndi — 165 La velle, Tracy — 41 Lebenger, Sylvia — 27 Lee, Ed — 43,82, 116, 152,167, 198 Leifkowitz, Sharon — 27 Lehmann, Steven — 8, 52, 82,100, 122, 130. 131,195 Lenczewski, Laura — 82 Lennon, Helene — 35,45, 43,52,66,82,83, 124 Levinn, Michelle — 47,78, 82 Levi, Risa — 82 Lewis, Carl — 184 Lewis, Huey — 162 Lichtenstein, Uyse — 82,98, 138,179,199 Lieber, Andrea — 15,42, 45, 49,67, 82,153, 154 Lillie, Stephanie — 82,157, 190 Limmer, Paul — 27, 30 Ling, Maurice — 82,66 Lisanti, Donna — 119 Indtx UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 201 Litke, Fayrh — 119 Liftman — 22 Lloyd. J. — 27 Locker. Andrea Lieber's burnt-80 Locarvare. Alice — 27 Logsdon. Kent —82 Loiocano, Rosaria — 83 Loos. Laura — 27 Lorentzen, Elizabeth — 83, 52 Lotocke. Michelle — 59 Lovens, Hubert — 27 Lowett, Susan — 59,40, 41. 53,83 Lubell, Pat — 27 Lucia, Annette — 27 Lupertan — 106 Lutzg, Dani — 37 Lyden, Kathey — 59 Lyden, Linda — 59, 52, 53,83,161 Lyons, Sonya — 27 MacCoy, Marilyn — 27,116, 125 Madison, Bill — 131 Madonna —163 Maher, Patricia — 83 Makofske, Katherine — 83 Malloy, Christine — 120,121 Mancino, Steven — 83 Mancino, Tracey— 83 Mangels, Jens — 84 Maniscalco, Stephanie — 119 Maokauskas, Candi —4,64,98, 127, 206 Mare, Joe— 115,138 Mare, Steve — 45 Marinello, Mark — SPNA, 22 Marinello, Mike — 103 Markowitz, Jeffery — 84 Marlboro, Richard — 19, 28,105 Marmo.John—84 Marquering, Lauri — 84 Martin, Charles — 27 Martin, Dennis — SPNA Martinson, William — 6, 58, 59, 45, 54, 84, 156 Martone, Charles — 28, 56 Mascia, Stella — 28 Massaro, Kelly Ann — 84,158 Mastrangelo, Nicolo — 84 Masucci, Joseph — 16, 43, 84,145, 198 Math Club — 51 Matragrano, Laura — SPNA Matthews, Arlene — 28 McCaul, Elizabeth — 28 McCabe, DianeMarie — SPNA McCarthy, Stefanie — 41,85 McGrath, Linda — 85 McGue, Janet — 5,60, 85 McGuire, James —SPNA McKenna, Jim — 107 McManus, James — 28,125 McQuillan, Arthur — 21 McQuillan, Pat —195 Mennella, Patrick — 85 Menzel, Edward — 85 Merrill, Valerie — 28 Mesic, L. — 28 Mesologites, George — 3,15,19, 28, 33 Meyer, Kevin — 85 Miller, Brenda — 64, 109, 127 Miller, Elizabeth — 85,129 Miller, Mike — 106 Index 202 TREASURE CHEST Miller, Sandy — 28 Millman, Nicole — 84,85, 87.125,158, 195 Mills, Ann — 25, 28 Milone, Jo — 28 Minn, Alfred — 85 Mitchell, Paul — 28 Moffit, Timothy — 9, 35, 37. 85,101. 108 Molinelli, Steven— 11, 73,85,99, 100,135, 145 Mondale, Walter — 187 Monello, Mario — 143,85,99. 100,199 Montegari, Steven — SPNA Montesano, John — SPNA Montevago, James — 60,85, 140 Moodey, Mike — 59,42,61,141 Moore, Patricia — 41, 53 Moore, Robert-Travis — FPNA Morasco, Ken — 152 Morgenstern, David — 85, 102, 103,156 Morris, Corrinne — FPNA Morris, Harriet — 28 Morrissey, Patricia — 53,85, 129 Mugavaro, Salvador — 22 Mullane, Mary — FPNA Mulligan, Roy — 130,131 Mulligan, Shawn — 130, 131 Mulqueen, Jeanne — SPNA Mungaven, Colleen — 85 Murray, Bill — 182 Murray, Kevin —115, 135,138 Muscara, Michael — 28, 100, 101,136, 137 Nadler, Jill — 58, 59,86 Nadler, Leslie — 16, 119 Natale, Anna — 52,86 National Honor Society — 52 Nelson, Carol — 45,47, 52, 86, 191 Nelson, Judd — 182 Nelson, Richard — 86 Nicoll, Howie — 41, 59 Nider, George — 29 Noble, Christine — 59 North Carolina Trip — 150-153 Novello, Donna — 86,156.190 Novogrodsky, Lia — 32,45, 52, 55, 59, 70, 86,147 Nowicki, Henry — 29 Ogilvie, David — 12, 54, 55, 86,140,166 Ohland, Matthew — 53,86 Olsen, Chris — SPNA Olsen, Scott — 86 Opisso, Robert — 86 Orbach, Janice — 29 Orchestra — 38, 39 Orlan, Stacy — 86, 190 O'Toole, Terri — 98,127, 166, 206 Owens, Christine — 86 Pagonis, Ted — 86 Palkovich, Anne — 29 Palmeri, Kevin — 86, 105 Pariser, Brian — 45, 52, 86 Parissi, Frank — 86,91 Passaro. Maureen — 87,143, 140, 179 Passaro, Patty — 43 Paschette, Danny — 53 Paschette, Liane — 27, 29 Pasquale, Frank — 29, 33 Passin, Marcie — 77,87 Patrizio, Steven —87, 148, 180, 191' Pearson, Lewis —SPNA Pellignno, Dawn Marie — 87 Penny, Kelly — 57 Perigine, Anna — 87 Perry, Scott — 56 Perticaro, Kimberly — 87 Pesce, Rosa —73,87,88, 157 Peters, Edward — 29 Petro, Deborah — 3, 73, 74,87, 122,179 Pfister, Scott —88, 100, 101, 114, 115,136, 137, 138,144 Pfundstein, AnneMaire — 88 Pianka, Jean — 23 Piccierello, Todd — 88 Pirettes — 12 Poinvil, Robert — 88,137, 161, 178 Polak, Mitchell — 88 Political Forum — 44, 45 Politis, Chrisoula — 52,88, 199 Pollack, Gregg — 136,137 Pollack, Laura — 98,127 Ponzo. Thomas -45, 52, 55, 88, 195 Potamoussas.John— 106 Prince — 165 Proct, Jody — 88,95 Pulewitz — 22 Purcell, Brian — 115 Purcell, Shawn — 89, 156 Quartarao, Lori — 89, 114, 156 Quinn, Kathleen — 29,158 Randel, Jane — 16,44, 45, 50, 52, 43,89, 145 Randman, Gary — 89, 104, 105,88 Rane, Indira — 89 Ranelli, F. — SPNA Rantz — 108 Ratner, Andrew — 16, 42, 43, 52,66, 89,100, 116, 134,141 Rattner, Cynthia — 89 Rau, Ann — 47 Raynor, Gina — 45 Reagan, Ronald — 187 Reddock, Ian — 37, 55,60,61,89, 110 Reddock.Jill —57,116, 117 Reid, Guy — 89,106 Reilly, Kim — 4 Reilley, Theresa — 41. 49, 89 Reiner, Nicole — 89, 129 Reinhardt, Charles — 89,138, 194 Rerman — 22 Retton, MaryLou — 184 Rhodes, Andrew — 89,191 Rice, Jack — 8, 29, 47 Rich, Dennis — 89 Rich, Steve — 132 Richman, Karyn — 89,45, 50, 57,63 Richman, Saul — 89, 45 Ricker, Allison — 89 Riefberg, Sari — 29, 37, 55 Riflery — 132 Ringwald, Molly — 82,83 Roberts, Brian — 90,98, 104, 105 Rocks, Elizabeth — 90 Rockwin, Ilyse — 45 Rockwin, Howard — 18, 28, 29, 152 Roderick, Anne — 127 Rohan, Jamie — 60,90 Rohback, Mike — 90 Romano, JoAnn — 13, 37, 52, 59. 77,90, 195 Romano, Valerie — 90 Romeo, Toni — 29 Rommel, Stacey — 120,121 Rommel, Glen — 136,137 Rooney — 22 Rosen, Eileen — 39.45, 52,61,67,90. 118, 150,153 Rosenberg, Betty— 29 Rosenberg, Dena — 29 Rosenstein, Craig — 9,90, 105, 167 Ross, Donna - 77,90,98,127,138, 166, 206 Ross, Feremy — 40,41, 56, 59 Rozell.Troy —40, 41 Rudoltz, Debra — 37,43,96,149, 161 Ruege, Richard — 46, 47,90 Rutigliano, Guiseppe — 90 Rutley, Kenneth — 20, 21 Ryan, Corine — 55,90, 117, 125, 139, 204 Ryan, Pam — 119 S.A.D.O. — 50 Sadofsky, Sandra — FPNA Salerno, Patricia —119 Salvani, JoAnne — 30 Sanfillippo, Michael — 43, 106 Santonicola, V. — SPNA Saponar, Alex — 36, 37, 45, 52,90, 100,150, 153 Saracino,David —91,158 Saueracker, Sharon — 6, 37, 45, 52,91, 178 Savad, Steven — 91,128 Savasta, Irene — 30 Sayles, Eve — 63 Scaccio, Patti —119 Scalise, Susan — 52, 77,91, 144, 146, 190 Schlendorf, M. — 30 Schlosser, Mark — 91 Schneider, Andrew — SPNA Schneider, Susan — 124 Schnell, Donna — 91 Schramm, Steven — 91 Schuler, Patrice — 91 Schuman, Andrea — 92 Schwartz, Lisa — 92 Schweiger —92, 190 Scrivano, J. — SPNA Seaman, Gary — 18, 30 Senior, Robert — 30, 137 Senior Class — 54, 55 Sgambati, Albert — 59,66, 78, 92 Shameneck, Richard — 15,92,114, 115, 195 Shapiro, Leslie — 59 Sheedy, Allison — 182 Sheer, Lori — 127 Sherwood, Barbara — 92,158 Sheuchenko, Nicholas — 92,123,158, 190 Siegelaub, Betsy — 30, 33 Siehs, Josephine — 30 Silver, Susan — 42, 141 Silverman, Heidi — 92, 160 Silverman, Pam — 45 Simon, Judi — 41,93 Simone, John — 93 Sirizzotti, Libertore — SPNA Skelly, Gayle — 10,17, 77,93,109, 111, 166, SLAM - 53 Salderelli, Bobby — 45 Small, Allan — 34,45,93. 194 Smith, Arthur — 30 Smith, Doris — 30 Smith, Robert — 93 Smith, Sarah — 93 Smithline, Ronni —30 Snyder, David — 30 Soberman, Helen — 93,191 Soccer — 100, 101 Soccer, Girls — 125 Softball — 125 Soloman, William — 59, 160 Sophomore Class — 56,62,63 Sottile, Donald — 45,60,93,132 Soule, Debbie — 41, 59 Sparacino, Victor — 93 Spencer, Dorothy — 30 Spinner, Laura — 47,93 Springsteen, Bruce — 163 Squeo, Mary Ellen —30 Stamile, Susan — 30, Statue of Liberty —181 Stefanelli, Michael — 43, 52,61, 70,93, 135 Steigman, Allison — 45 Stenhouse, Judith — 31 Stern, Laura —93 Stern, Scott — 93,156,193 St. George, Barry — 93 St.John, Earl — SPNA Stibritz, Cheryl — 52,61, 77,93,110, 166 Stoller, Fran — 45 Stoker, Jennifer — 94 Strasser, Diarmuid — 94,98 Streifas, Susan — 13 Strom, Lorraine — FPNA Student Government — 42,43 Susman, Amy — 9, 33, 39, 47, 50, 52, 55, 45, 99, 120,121, 144, 150, 151, 204 Susman, Elizabeth — 44,45, 50, 54, 55, 52, 61,94,144, 130,153, 166 Susumeci, Lisa — 13 Swim Team — 128 Symanzik — 8, 94,149 Taylor, Sarah — 59 Tobacco, Thomas — 94,97 Tardel, Bill —132 Tennis Boy’s — 104, 105 Tennis, Girl’s — 124 Terez, Mike — 106 Tavella, Philip — 15, 55, 94,136,137, 141, 143, 207 Tischler, Dina — 108 Titone, Donna —94 Toppel, David — 94 Tory, Alexandra — 94 Toto, Martin — 205 Track — 108, 109 Trainorjim-45,94, 122,153 Tramonte, RoseMarie — 94 Trop, Russel — 94 Troup, F. — FPNA Travigiione, Nick — 115 Tucker, Kenneth — 94 Turner, Tina — 164 Twirlers — 118 Twisted Sister — 163 Tymchak, Elaine — 52,94,178, 191 U2 —164,165 Ulanoff, Lisa — 42. 59,94, 141 Vahey, Eileen — 95 Valentine Flower Sale — 144-147 Valentino, Joseph — 5,95,100 Varean, Craig — 100 Vassel, Laura —87,95, 127 Vavasseur, Milton — 31 Vecchioni, Vicki — 127 Vecchio, Marie — 95. 160 Vellia, Barbara —95 Ventimiglia, Linda — 47 Viana, Ismael — 39,67,95,152 Vida, Louisa — 20 Viggiano, Wilfredo — 12, 54,95, 140, 137 Violano, Philomena —95 Vitello, Lisa — 91,96 Voight, Michael —96,105 Voight, Valerie — 13 Volleyball — 116, 117 Wagner, John — 96 Wakili, Nahid — 96 Walkin, Patricia — 54, 55, 91,96,125, 140 Walters, John — 31, 136, 137 Wallis, Kevin — 37,96 Ward, Karen — 31 Ward, Kevin — 96 Wartel, David — 7,9, 37, 50,96, 106, 149, 146 Waters, Keri — 54,87,96, 194 Watson, Catherine — SPNA Webb, Eric — 47 Wechsler, Alan — 96 Weed, Amy —41,51,96, 109, 110, 138,166 Weinberg, Paula — FPNA Weinsaft, Sima — 38, 53, 59,96, 118, 153 Weinstein, Jon — 47,45 Weiss, Ellen — SPNA 45 Weiss, Jeff — 37 Wetzel —52,96, 157 Werner, Mark — 59 Wham! — 162, 163 White, David — 96 White, Boris — 26, 31 Whiton, Brett — 37, 55. 96, 45, 114, 198 Wilans, Barry — 26, 31 Wilkinson, Carolyn — 33, 77,97, 100,43, 141, 145 Willacy, Chadwick — 92,97, 109. 197 Wilkin, John — 109 Williams, Vanessa — 181 Willix, Donna — 111 Willix, John — 10 Wilson, Gloria — 31, 37 Wimpenny, Jean — 97 Winkelmann, James — 97 Wind, Leslie — 67, 77,97,120,121, 158, 204 Wolfenstein, Stephen — 31 Wood, Carol — 97. 146, 178 Wortman, Neil — 31 Wrestling — 136, 137 Wroobel, Eric — 41.97, 53 Youmans, Karen — 125 Young, Bob — 31 Zarember, Michael — 45. 46, 47,97 Zervoudakes, Jason — 45 Ziegler, Laura — 118 Ziegler, Susan — 41,97, 118 Ziemak, Laura — 17, 59, 41, 51,97, 156 Zucker, Sandra — 97 Zullo, Susan — 120,121, 139 Zurel — 22 InJtx UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 203 Changing, losing, UNCOVERING A failed test. Your first joint. Fired as a cashier at Shop-Rite. Free-time that accompanied the lax schedule of Senior year allowed for discovery, risks, and mistakes. Unlike the past eleven years, parents and teachers were no longer planning your snack time, nap time, homework time, bed time. You were debating between going to the football party and finishing that last application for college. At times, the responsibilities seemed undesirable. You wanted help but you didn’t want to lose the independence you had finally attained. Even if you had sought ad- vice, the impact on your actions wasn’t as strong as compared to following your own logic and observ- ing the results. So you tried. You succeeded. You failed. You regretted. You found satisfaction. A mistake, you realized, is not all-powerful but rather a minor an- noyance that is usually correctable. A taboo is no longer taboo but rather a social inhibition that can often be novel. You begin to trust your judgement and accept its fallibility. And soon, you see you have become one of those authoritative figures you used to depend on. Closing 204 TREASURE CHEST 11III Closing UNCOVERING EXCELLENCE 207 T o see beyond the bricks and paned windows, we needed more than books. The joy and pain from personal triumphs and defeats taught us more about surviving, uncovered more about ourselves, than the joys and pains we vicariously felt through words. 208 1985 • Uncovering Excellence Top Row. John Campanelli, Ed Cartllo, Eric Kussoy. Martin Giant?. Anna Mane Natale. Mr. Cntdli Middle Row laura Kret mer. Theresa Reilley. Susan Ziegler. Michelle Grab. Michelle Levine. Margie Cerro. Lisa Novogrodsky. Michael Zarember Bottom Row L 2 Susrnan. Eileen Rosen. Randi Barouch, Corinne Ryan, Carol Nelson TREASURE CHEST STAFF Ediior-in-Chief John Campanelli Assistant Editor Eileen Rosen Advisor Mr. Joseph Critellt Caption Editor Andrew Rainer Janet Amsterdam Trevor Benjamin David Brendel Cathy Diamond Anne Hillman Cathy King Ed Lee Helene Lennon Linda Lyden Photography Editors Bill Martinson Laura Spinner Finance Editors Andrea Lieber Lisa Novogrodsky Nicole Millman Jane Randel Michael Stef anelli Amy Susrnan Ltane Symanzik Laura Vassel Lisa Vitello Keri Waters Sima Weinsaft L I