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

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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

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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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— 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