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

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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.

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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.

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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