Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1979 volume:

MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL and disappointments 7 9 as well as the concern and encouragement of friends, in the direction of our dreams. that we may advance and it is only by meeting them For The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving. FACULTY 'fSA IN MEMORIAM NORMAN LEVINE 1928-1978 18 19 District Administration MR. GEORGE RUSSO-Assistant MR. SAMUEL DONATO-Business Manager Superintendent of Personnel STANDING: MR. MICHAEL PHILBURN. MR. TOM DINAPOLI, MR. WALTER SY- SAK. SITTING: MRS. MICKEY WOHL- President. MR. JOHN YOUNG-Vice- President. High School Administration MR. PAUL FLANZER-Principal Another decade has almost faded into history as you, the members of the Class of 1979, seek your own direc- tions in life. In selecting DIRECTIONS as the theme, the editors of SIGNET provide considerable food for thought. What direction will our world take in the new century? You, the high school students of today, will become the dominant figures in the early 21st Century. Can we envis- age a new era of peace ahead? As this message is being written, two long-time rivals in the Middle East, Israel and Egypt, appear on the verge of signing an unprecedented peace accord. The two ancient Asian antagonists, China and Japan, have already signed trade and friendship ac- cords. We can now look back at a century that has produced more technological change than any other in the history of man. Will this be harnessed for the greater comfort and happiness of people in the society of tomorrow? To you in our graduating class, I offer my best wishes and sincere hope that each of you achieves your goals and ambitions. Should you chance to peruse this yearbook twenty years from now, let it be in an era of peace and prosperity. Paul Flanzer MR. FRED PILKINGTON-Assistant Principal Social Studies E. DEMERTZIS- SO Advisor MR. H. GUY BROCK MR. DONALD JOHNSON MS. CAROLE FINKELMAN MS. JOAN RUBINSTEIN MR. WM. BASILIERE DR. PETER HARKNESS MRS. LILLIAN SIGNORELLI MRS. MARIE B. HECHT- National Honor Society MS. SUSAN BORAX- SEP Coordinator 23 English 24 MR. MICHAEL ROMANO- Question Mark MS. DENISE HAMPTON- Black Student Union MRS. RHODA FISHKIN MRS. BETTY MIGDOL MRS. MARJORIE DAVANZO MRS. ESTHER JEWELL-Sophomore Class Advisor JAN FINANDER-Cheerleaders MRS. DALE WRIGHT-Sophomore Class Advisor MR. BRUCE CASTELLANO MS. DOROTHY MORGAN MR. ANTHONY VALERI 25 Mathematics MS. MARY DERRINGTON Chairperson MR. NICHOLAS SCAROLA MR. THOMAS EMBLER MR MICHAEL QUAGLIARELLO MR. DAVIS POOLE- JV Football. JV Baseball MR. FLETCHER TOMIC MR. ANTHONY TERRACCIANO MR. JOHN EHRLING MR. ALBERT REINHALTER MRS. CAROLINE JOHNSON MR. BERT PARSONS 26 Science MR. JOHN CONNOLLY- Chairman MRS. MARION MELCHIONDA- Freshman Class Advisor MR. ROBERT BURNETT MRS. DIANE LYNCH- Rockettes MR. J. WESTON- Senior Class Advisor MR. JAMES GIBSON MR. ERIC KNUFFKE MRS. RUTH KURLAND MR. ROBERT SCHMITT- Varsity Soccer. Varsity Basketball. Varsity Softball 27 MR. FREDERICK ZUSSELMAN MR. SCOTT SPACIE- Varsity Badminton Language MR. PAUL ASH- Chairman Student Exchange MISS JANE HIGGINS- Chief Advisor for Signet '79 MR. FRED DINAPOLI- Italian Club MRS. RENEE NATTER- Portuguese Folk Dance Group MRS. JOSEPHINE GUBERMAN- Portuguese Club MS. GOLDA SHKOLNICK MS. BETSY SALEMSON MRS. SARITA KURS- Spanish Club DR. FRANK MECEROD- German Club 28 Business MRS. LOUISE PETRAGLIA- Chairperson MRS. SHIRLEY CALLAHAN- FBLA MRS. MARJORIE INTRATOR- DECA MRS. PEARL BERSON MR. JAY SCHREIBER MR. WALLACE KRAVITZ MISS ELIZA FISHER- Signet Business Advisor. FBLA MR. JOSEPH JANSEN MRS. BELLE JANKOWITZ MR. WILLIAM WITT- DECA 29 Industrial Arts MR. DOMENICK SCARLATO-Chairman MR. MARK YOUNG MR. JOHN IRVING-Sound Service Squad MR. A. PRONSKY N. DONALD LAMONTAGNE Home Economics MS. ROBERTA MANFREDO Physical Education DR. NORMAN WHITE- Chairman MS. MARY MESSINA- Varsity Field Hockey. Varsity Volleyball MS. NEUTRICE RUSH- Girls’ Week. Girls’ Bowling MR. PETER KUCHINSKY- Freshman Lacrosse. JV Football. Girls’ Varsity Basketball MR. GIL SCHWABE- Varsity Football. Varsity Wrestling. Freshman Baseball MR. FRANK CARBOINE- Varsity Soccer. Varsity Bowling Art MS. ERICA NEMSER- Art Club Music MR. ANDREW HERMAN- JV Basketball. Freshman Soccer MR. ABE SAMUELS- Rifle MRS. SHIRLEY MUZII- Concert Singers. Senior Class Advisor MR. RONALD BOYKIN- Orchestra STANTON EARNHART- Band DR. JOSEPH LAROSA- Chairman Psychologist Nurses DR. MORTON WOLITZER MRS. FRANCES CICINO MS. DOREEN SPALONE Guidance MRS. ADRIENNE KENNEDY MR. NICK DOMOROSKI MR.BERNARD HAUSMAN MRS. CANDACE CONLEY-Junior Class Advisor MR. VITO MEROLA Special Education MR. MARTIN MISHKET MR. EDWARD VILLANI-Junior Class Advisor MR. DAVID MALLE-Cross Country. Winter and Spring Track and Field Television Squad Librarians MRS. BERNICE LEW MRS. EDNA MALINO MR. JOHN COLLINS MR. PHILLIP HAJOHN Office Staff Teacher Aides Back Row: MRS. J. BAER. MRS. R. MARTONE. MS. S. WRIGHT. MRS. M. STALLONE. MRS. P. BLAINEY. MRS. M. SANTRY. FRONT ROW: MRS. H. ZAHN. MRS. P TIMMES. MISS H. MACKAY. MRS. M. ROCHEL. MRS. L. BARNOLA. BACK ROW: MRS. M. KUDLACK. MRS. A. CANAVAN. MRS. E. FINGERLE. MRS. H. WEXLER. MRS. A. MAGIERA. MRS. C. BARB- SIS. MRS. M. VANDERHYDE. MRS. P. RAGUSEO. FRONT ROW: MRS. J. DELROSSI. MRS. M. WELDON. MRS. R. SALVA. MRS. J. JOSEFSBERG. MRS. D. MENEZES. PROPERTY OF GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL 33 UNDERCLASSMEN Upon entering high school as freshmen, we were overwhelmed by new experiences — some of which measured up to our expectations and others which were different and unanticipated. Our sophomore year demanded more from us. School work increased as did responsibilities. We be- came more aware of school activities and increased our involvement in life at MHS. As juniors, we were faced with many decisions. We began looking at our lives with different perspectives and directing our thoughts toward our lifetime goals. Our underclassmen years have left us with many happy memories and friendships. The decisions we have made and the knowledge we have acquired throughout these years will have a significant effect on both our senior year and our futures. 39 Freshmen Brian Cox-President Growing accustomed to the routines of a new school is an important aspect of freshman year. The Class of '82 has adjusted easily to the ways of MHS. Its plans for bake sales, car washes, T-shirt sales, and a dance are an illus- tration of the class' spir- it. Candy and button sales were also included in their long list of fund- raising ideas. The well- organized Freshman Class anticipates three productive years ahead. Jeanne Lee, Julie Cross-Vice-Presidents Linda Drankwalter-Secretary Andrea Waiter-Treasurer Mrs. Melchionda and Mr. Miller-Advisors Sophomores Kenny Cox-President The Sophomores have become active partici- pants in various facets of life at MHS. Their plans for fund-raising included numerous bake sales and a celebrity basketball game. They also received their class rings this year, an enjoyable event which will surely be remem- bered by the Class of ’81. The enthusiasm already shown by the members of the Sophomore Class should be an asset to them as they await their next two years in high school. Wayne Coughtry-Vice-President Eileen McDonnell-Secretary Cheryl Obritski-Treasurer Mrs. Jewel and Mrs. Wright-Advisors 44 45 Juniors The Class of ’80 has shown its enthusiasm throughout the past three years by sponsoring many productive fund-raising campaigns. Candy and confetti sales, car wash- es, as well as a Flea Mar- ket have helped to unite the class and also add to the treasury. The profits made through these ac- tivities enabled the Junior Class to hold this year's prom at the exclusive Ter- race on the Park. This event was a tremendous success and will surely be remembered by all who attended. The Juniors look forward to a reward- ing and enjoyable senior year. Lee Massaro-Vice-President Liz Toritto-Secretary Teresa Mezzina-Treasurer Mrs. Conley and Mr. Villani-Advisors 49 SENIORS Valedictorian The years spent in high school, though few, are probably the most important years in a person's life. They hold many cherished exper- iences which are seldom forgotten. They are times of triumph and disappointment. More important, however, is that they are a step- ping stone which carries one from youth to adulthood. Students enter high school fearful of what lies ahead. They are at an interme- diary stage in which life can seem rather ominous. Childhood is no longer appealing, yet neither is maturity. As the high school years progress, so does a feeling of responsibility and purpose. Students begin to see where their callings lie as they develop a proclivity for a certain area of study. They prepare for the future as they exper- ience many things that are so basic and commonplace in the outside world. Lasting friendships evolve as people discover the true meanings of care and respect. These years are difficult ones, but like everything difficult in life, they are essential. They are the foundation upon which the future is built. If they are trifled with, they become meaningless and unimpor- tant. If, however, these years are experienced to the fullest, they can shape and mold great individuals. As we graduate and prepare to entrust our high school years to the past, we realize that we are leaving behind the most important transition of our lives, the effects of which will live on with us for many years to come. Salutatorian High school is the last opportunity an individual has to deter- mine the direction of his or her life. In the four years, each person must learn and mature enough to enable himself to wisely choose the direction his future is to take. This responsi- bility, however, does not lie solely with the student. The high school must provide a wide enough range of subject and aca- demic opportunities to spur each individual on to explore his own capabilities and limitations. From this impetus the student must formulate a plan for his adult life. Similarly, the student’s community and society as a whole must also take part in guiding the student in the proper direction. If a student comes out of Mineola High School with some ideas of his ultimate goals, whether that is to become a scientist, teacher, lawyer, mechanic, or musician, he has succeeded. If, however, a stu- dent graduates without such a goal or direction, that student has failed, Mineola High School has failed, and society has failed. Fortunately, up until now, Mineola has been blessed with few failures. Yet despite this record, incoming students must not rely on such luck and should work as hard as their prede- cessors to assure a well directed future. As for this year's graduates, hopefully their directions have been chosen wisely, and they will have success in reaching their goals. 54 Richard Greenwood Top 25 Talented, outstanding, perservering- these are only a few adjectives which describe those seniors who rank in the Top 25. Through their diligence and hard work, they have managed to earn the highest averages of the Class of '79. However, their abilities do not lie solely in the academic field. Many of these students have also contributed to such diverse activities as Signet, varsity sports, Band, Question Mark, and Thespians. The determination of these 25 individuals should prove to be a valuable asset to them in their future endeavors. Signet com- mends these people for their achievements and wishes them the best in the years to come. BACK ROW: A. Saitta. J. Cocheo. T. McHugh MIDDLE ROW D. Wohl. C. Millspaugh, J. Millstein BOTTOM ROW: R. Greenwood, A. Bauer, G. Chatson, D. Donohue. BACK ROW: E. Roberts. H. Sandler. S. Adler. M. Chirichella. THIRD ROW: L. Zutrau. J. Friedman, A. Altano, G. Banno. SECOND ROW: M Kelly. M. Fitzpatrick, P. Bartscherer, P. Komarow FRONT ROW: R Widom, G. Lignos. N. Hunt. 1. Richard Greenwood 2. Aaron Bauer 3. George Chatson 4. Deborah Donohue 5. Debra Wohl 6. Catherine Millspaugh 7. Jeffrey Millstein 8. Anthony Saitta 9. Trish McHugh 10. Janet Cocheo 11. Russell Widom 12. Gus Lignos 13. Norman Hunt 14. Maureen Kelly 15. Michael Fitzpatrick 16. Peter Bartscherer 17. Peter Komarow 18. Leilani Zutrau 19. Joy Friedman 20. Anita Alfano 21. George Banno 22. Eileen Roberts 23. Holly Sandler 24. Stuart Adler 25. Michael Chirichella 55 Linda Catalanotto-President Virginia Ryan-Vice-President It has truly been a pleasure knowing and working with the Class of '79. We have had so many wonderful times to make our memories of MHS warm and exciting. We felt numerous emotions as we were united by participating in clubs, sports, organizations, and Girls' Week. These experiences will always occupy a special place in our hearts and leave us with beautiful proud feelings of accomplishment. Make the best of your future years. Greet them with curiosity and do not be afraid to make mistakes. It’s from our mistakes that we learn the most. Enjoy the coming years - live each day fully - as life is short. I wish each one of you love, happiness, and success in your life time. Linda Catalanotto Susan Malek-Secretary Holly Sandler-Treasurer 57 NANCY ADAWAY- Nancy was an active participant in Girls’ Week, and she cited this annual event as one of her most memorable high school exper- iences. As a junior, she was a Rockette, and she enjoyed going to band camp with this organization. Scholastically. English with Miss Higgins was her most rewarding class, and Mr. Zusselman and Mrs. Guberman were among her other favorite teachers. After school, she enjoys playing paddleball and going to concerts and to the beach. Nancy Ians to attend college in the fall. STUART ADLER- A variety of activities occupy Stuart in his free time. His sports interests include basketball, la- crosse, and hockey. He was a member of the MHS lacrosse team for two years, and he played freshman basket- ball. Attending concerts, listening to music, and going to the beach are also among his pastimes. When the school day was concerned, his favorite aca- demic subjects were social studies with Mr. Basiliere and English with Ms. Az- rak. As for the years to come. Stuart plans to attend college. JOSEPH ABBATIELLO While he was at MHS. biology and metal shop were Joe’s most enjoyable courses of the school day. He also had a deep interest in wood shop and won a wood technol- ogy award in his junior year. Mr. Miller and Mr. Castellano helped to make his years at Mineola more rewarding. His after school activities included being on the football team for two years, playing paddleball. and hunting. In the fall. Joe plans to attend college and then go to a trade school. Jacques Cousteau is coming to SEP? ANITA ALFANO- Anita’s consideration for others will always be remembered by the members of the Class of ’79. Though many of her after school hours were occupied with her part-time job, she still found the time to be a member of the FBLA in her junior year and to take part in Girls’ Week. She also cited the Junior Senior Proms she attended at Mineola as her most memorable ex- periences. She displayed fine scholas- tic abilities and selected Mr. Smith and Mr. DiNapoli as the teachers who aided her the most. Anita would like to go to college and enter the business world as an accountant in the years to come. 8 PAULA AMARAL- Dancing, reading, camping, and listening to music are just a few of Paula’s pleasurable pas- times. Some other activities she enjoys are playing paddleball. biking, and go- ing to the beach. Where the school day was concerned, she cited Mr. Brock and Mr. Valeri to be among her favorite teachers, while her business courses were the ones she found to be the most valuable. In the future. Paula plans to make use of the knowledge she has gained in her typing and record keeping classes by pursuing a career as a legal secretary. JOHN ANDERSON- John lists camping, hiking, canoeing, and boating among his spare time interests. He also likes listening to the music of Genesis and going to concerts and the beach. He named Mr. Castellano as his favorite teacher and found Mr. Villani's social studies class to be his most interesting course of the school day. John plans to enter the field of engineering in the years to come. DENNIS ANNINOS- Dennis is known by many of his peers as being half of Min- eola’s own Abbott and Costello com- edy team. He performed the role of Lou Costello in the Long Island Talent Show and the MHS Variety Show, and he was first place winner in the Gong Show. He is also a skillful chess player and was a great asset to the Chess Club for two years. In his remaining spare time, he is an avid baseball fan. and he loves to play billiards and to fish. As for the future. Dennis looks for- ward to a career in corporate law. JAMES ANDERSON- Jim found involve- ment in the activities of the Music De- partment to be most rewarding throughout his years at MHS. The Con- cert. Marching and Stage Bands all benefited from his trumpet playing tal- ents. His musical abilities won him var- ious NYSSMA medals, and participa- tion in the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra was his most memo- rable high school experience. He also was a member of the Mineola baseball team, and he likes swimming and play- ing paddleball in his spare hours. Scho- lastically. Mr. Napolitano was one of his favorite teachers, and Band with Mr Earnhart was his most enjoyable course. After graduation. Jim plans to attend college. PETE ARAGONA- During his years at Mineola. Pete found Mr. Napolitano and Mrs. Guberman to be his number one teachers, and architecture was his most rewarding course. When he was not busy with his part-time job as an electrician, many of his free hours were spent playing paddleball. going to the beach, and skiing. Musically, the songs of Jackson Browne are the ones he enjoys most. Driving cross-country, attending night school, and getting a full time job are among Pete’s future plans. 59 SHELLY BAKER- When Shelly was not busy with her job in an office, many of her spare hours were spent playing paddleball, painting, drawing, and boat- ing. She enjoys listening to music and attending the concerts of her number one rock group, Genesis. Mr. Basi- liere’s ecology course was her favorite at MHS, but she also liked her class in American Government and having Ms. Fisher as a teacher. After graduation, Shelly would like to attend a secretarial school. MARIA ARAUJO- While Maria was in at- tendance at MHS, she found shorthand and typing to be her most rewarding courses, and she also listed Mrs. Fish- kin and Mrs. Jewell as the two teachers she most enjoyed. In her after school hours, she is occupied with a number of hobbies. Some of these include cooking, playing tennis, dancing, and going to the beach. Maria’s plans for the future include a job as a secretary. GEORGE BANNO- Participation in track was an important aspect of George's extracurricular life at MHS. The winter, spring, and cross country teams all benefited from his involvement. Math- letes and the Chess Club are two other groups in which he found the time to take part. As a senior, he was Boys’ Sports Editor of Signet '79, a position in which he was able to use his sports knowledge to the utmost. Golfing, fish- ing. and taking pictures are among his other spare time interests. Academi- cally. he was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior and he cited Mr. Parsons, Mr. Tomic. and Ms.Sa- lemson among his favorite teachers. George, a hip. unique, remarkable, de- termined. learned, easygoing, rare in- dividual plans to attend college to study engineering in the years to come. LISA ARBUCHO- Numerous activities take up Lisa’s spare time. She enjoys listening to the music of the Grateful Dead, swimming, biking, attending con- certs. and camping. During the school day. she found English with Mr. Ro- mano and business math with Mrs. Pe- traglia to be her most enlightening classes. Traveling cross-country is among Lisa's foremost plans in the years to come. LYNN BARNOLA- Participation in Girls’ Week as a freshman and going to the Fifties Dance were two experiences at MHS that Lynn will long remember. She joined gymnastics intramurals for two years, and playing paddleball. hik- ing. and concert going are hobbies she also enjoys. Scholastically, social stud- ies with Mr. Basiliere and English with Mr. Romano were the courses that she found most rewarding. Lynn plans to travel during the summer and then tc attend college in the fall. 60 Do you want to read my palm? AARON BAUER- Aaron evidenced his great academic abilities while he was at Mineola. and his scholastic talents earned him the title of our Most Intelli- gent Senior Boy as well as our Saluta- torian. During the school day. he found the classes of Dr. Mecerod and Mr. Cassidy to be his most rewarding ones. He was a leading member of the Math- letes for three years and won several awards due to his performances in competition. He also served as presi- dent of the German Club and vice- president of the National Honor Soci- ety. an organization into which he was inducted as a junior. Athletically, he was an annual participant on the spring and winter track teams and earned both medals and valuable points as a shotputter. The Williston Park Youth Center Softball Team and the Young Republicans of the Willistons are two other groups which benefited from his involvement. In the future. Aaron plans to attend college and obtain a degree in zoology. CINDY BAUM- Cindy enjoyed being in- volved in Girls’ Week, and she cited this event as one of her most memorable high school experiences. She was an annual participant in entrance, and she was a co-captain of float during her sophomore year. She also joined the Spanish Club and served on the school ring committee. Scholastically. English and art were among her favorite classes, and Mrs. Guberman and Mrs. Migdol were the teachers she liked the most. During her leisure time, she finds being with friends and playing back- gammon to be a few of her most plea- surable activities. In the fall. Cindy will attend college. PETER BARTSCHERER Peter, loqua- cious and witty, will long be remem- bered by his classmates as the master of the pun. During his high school years, he was involved in a number of activities including the Drama Club. Thespians, and the SO Variety Show. He was a dedicated member of the Corpus Christi Youth Council, and he acted as a 4-H leader. Academically, he was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and the class he enjoyed the most was mechanical drawing with Mr. LaMontagne. He also considered Mr. Burnett and Mr. Par- sons to be two of his favorite teachers. Attendance at college awaits Peter in the fall. CATHY BAUGHAN Cathy likes both music and sports. She enjoys listening to the songs of her favorite groups. Yes. Genesis, and Led Zeppelin. She also takes pleasure in bowling, concert going, and gymnastics. In school, she found English to be her most rewarding class especially when it was taught by Mrs. Fishkin. After graduation, Cathy would like to attend college. 61 JOANNE BAYER- Membership in the Drama Club and Thespians played a major role in Jo's years at MHS. She served as treasurer of the Thespians, participated in various shows, and act- ed as make-up chairperson for many productions. Among the plays she en- joyed working on, Best In 20 and Fun- ny Girl were the ones she considered the most memorable. Other pastimes she finds interesting are chess, back- gammon. and going to the theater. Where the school day was concerned, anthropology was her favorite course, and Ms. Healey was her most interest- ing teacher. Joanne’s future plans in- clude furthering her education and traveling to England. RICHARD BEAL- Among Rich's talents is his ability to report and interpret events in the world of sports. His skill in this field allowed him to fulfill his re- sponsibilities as Sports Editor of the Question Mark very ably. He enjoys be- ing both a participant and a spectator in the field of athletics, especially in such areas as baseball, hockey, and basketball. Academically, social studies and English were his most rewarding classes, and Dr. Broder and Mr. Villani were among his favorite teachers. After graduation. Rich will attend col- lege. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED— George Chatson and Lisa LoCurto PAT BAYLIS- When Pat was in school. Mr. Castellano and Mr. Brock were her most rewarding teachers, and English and social studies were the classes she enjoyed the most. She held a job as a salesperson in a department store, but she also found the time to go camping, horseback riding, and roller skating. In addition, she enjoys listening to the music of Neil Young and Charlie Dan- iels. Pat forsees a possible Navy career in her future. JUDITH BECKER- During her years at MHS. Judy found Mr. Smith and Mr. Witt to top her list of favorite teachers, while English and gym were her num- ber one classes. She attended BOCES to study large animal care, and this proved to be her most memorable ex- perience when in high school. In her spare time, she likes to go camping, canoeing, and horseback riding. As for the future, Judy plans to use her knowl- edge of animals to enter into a career in the field of horse racing. ERIC BERGMAN- Eric was a member of Mineola’s Marching Band while in high school. He dedicated his time and tal- ent to playing the flute for this organi- zation. Some of the other activities which he enjoyed in his spare time were listening to music, scuba diving, and swimming. Academically. Mr. Cas- tellano was his favorite teacher, and his math classes were the most inter- esting. The college campus awaits Eric after graduation. AUDREY BOEHLING Nursing is an im- portant part of Audrey’s life. She at- tended BOCES to study in a licensed practical nurse program and serves as a student LPN at the Manhasset Medi- cal Center. Other activities that take up many of her free hours include play- ing badminton, going camping, and writing. Scholastically, English and so- cial studies were her most enjoyable courses while Mrs. Migdol and Mr. Brock headed her list of favorite teach- ers. In the future, Audrey plans to study to become a registered nurse. CARLOS BENTO- When Carlos looks back on his four years at MHS, he will always remember his geometry course with his favorite teacher, Mr. Rein- halter. Participating on the wrestling team was a rewarding experience, as were the other sports in which he was involved including roller hockey, bowl- ing. and handball. Emerson. Lake, and Palmer headed his list of rock groups, and he spent many pleasurable hours listening to their tunes. Carlos plans to attend college to train for a career in secondary school teaching. ARLINE BIRSNER- Horseback riding is Arline’s favorite activity. She enjoys working with animals and found her BOCES courses in large animal care to be one of the most exciting and memo- rable experiences of her senior year. Membership in DECA also proved to be valuable to her. and she will always re- member her trip to the Concord with this group. While at MHS. Mr. Basiliere and Mr. Witt were the teachers who were her favorites. In the fall, Arline plans to attend college where she will prepare for a career in which she will work with animals. KEN BOEHLING- Ken enjoys a variety of activities which occupy him in his free time. His interest in athletics was displayed when he was on the JV soc- cer team as a freshman and the winter track team the following year. He lis- tens to the music of Boston, goes to movies, and swims during some of his remaining spare hours. Academically, he achieved one of his goals at Mineola by graduating in three years. Mr. Basi- liere and Ms. Azrak were among the teachers who helped him the most in attaining this accomplishment. After graduation, Ken will seek a job which will allow him to work outdoors, possi- bly in the field of wildlife conservation or forestry. 63 RICHARD BOESHORE Ricky proved to be a valuable asset to a variety of sports at MHS. He was an annual mem- ber of the track team and scored many points as a pole vaulter. He also was a varsity wrestler, and he finished in sec- ond place in the Herricks Tournament. The soccer and cross country teams also benefited from his participation. Boating, camping, and skiing are some other pastimes he enjoys. In the fall. Ricky will attend college to major in law enforcement and police science. GEORGE BRAUN- Boating, camping, and fishing are all on George s list of favorite pastimes. In addition, he was an enthusiastic participant in MHS’ paddleball tournament during his freshman and junior years. While in school, he found science to be his most interesting field of study, and chemis- try and marine science were his favor- ite courses in this area. He also cited Mr. Brock and Mr. Spacie as the teach- ers who made his days at Mineola more enjoyable. Furthering his educa- tion in college so that he will be able to enter the field of marine biology is in- cluded among George's future plans. MARY BONORA- When Mary looks back on her years at Mineola, she will think of her participation in Girls’ Week as the most thrilling part of her high school days. In her junior year, she was co-captain of poster of this event. Gymnastics was another activity that she enjoyed in her after school hours when she was not occupied with her job at a nearby movie theater. Where classes were concerned, math and English were her favorites, and Mr. Herman and Mrs. Fishkin were the teachers she liked the most. After graduation. Mary plans to attend col- lege as an accounting major. ANTHONY BONVENTRE- One of Anth- ony's most pleasurable pastimes is playing the guitar. He has his own band and could often be found strumming his guitar at folk masses at Corpus Christi. He was also interested in poli- tics and belonged to the Young Repub- licans of the Willistons. The Sailing Club, Question Mark, and Spanish Club were some of the extracurricular ac- tivities in which he participated at MHS. He cited Mr. Brock as his favorite teacher, and he considered social stud- ies as his most rewarding course of the school day. Although his future plans are still undecided. Anthony’s talents and personality should carry him far. MARY BROSNAN Mary will always re- member Mrs. Guberman and Mr. Cas- sidy as the teachers who made her high school days more interesting while English will remain as the subject she found most rewarding. As a fresh- man. she played on the JV volleyball team and was a participant in Girls’ Week. Rollerskating, playing paddle- ball. and concert going are some of the other ways in which she spends her leisure time. Traveling and entering the working world are among Mary’s plans for the years to come. 64 KATHLEEN BROWN- Kathy proved to be a valuable participant in the en- trance and dance segments of Girls' Week during her freshman and sopho- more years. Her free time is frequently spent playing paddleball, driving, and working at a part-time job. When the school day was concerned, she cited the social studies classes of Mr. Villani and English with Mrs. Migdol as her most rewarding and enjoyable courses. Kathy's plans for the years to come include attendance at college. TOM BURKART- Tom’s job as a sale- sperson took up many of his after school hours, but he still found time to take part in such diverse activities as camping and playing paddleball and hockey. Listening to the music of Jack- son Browne is another of his favorite pastimes. Scholastically, he enjoyed his classes with Mr. Brock and Mr. To- mic the most, and architecture and so- cial studies also proved to be among his most enlightening courses. After graduation. Tom plans to travel cross country before attending college in the fall. LISA BRUGNOLI- Girls' Week was an important part of Lisa’s years at MHS. and she found her involvement in en- trance. dance, and song to be her most memorable high school experience. Participation in Rockettes also took up much of her spare time. Many of the rest of her after school hours were spent dancing, skiing, and working as a salesgirl. Academically, she particularly enjoyed biology class and English with Mrs. Fishkin. After graduation. Lisa plans to attend college, travel, and eventually become a buyer in the man- ufacturing industry. THOMAS CACCIATO- Sports played an important role in Tom’s high school years. He is an avid football and bas- ketball fan, and he found the time to serve as MHS’ basketball statistician for two years. He was also an SO repre- sentative and he cited running for trea- surer of this organization as his most memorable high school experience. During the school day. he found earth science with Mr. Schmitt to be his most beneficial course while he also enjoyed classes taught by Mr. Brock and Mr. Pronsky. Tom’s plans for the future include attendance at college. 65 I told you not to wake me. ANTHONY CADUS Electronics with Mr. Irving and Mr. Young proved to be Anthony’s favorite and most worth- while courses while he was at MHS. He particularly enjoys taking apart and re- pairing machinery. Gardening, taking care of rabbits, and playing on a local basketball team are all activities that occupy his spare time. A part-time job also took up many of his free hours. Tony's plans for the years to come in- clude joining the armed forces and fur- thering his knowledge of electronics. STEVE CALDERONE- Attending con- certs and going to the movies and beach are some of the pastimes Steve finds pleasurable. He also likes listening to the music of his favorite group, the Electric Light Orchestra. While he was at MHS, math was his most interesting course, and Mrs. Fishkin helped to make his school days more enjoyable. Steve’s future plans include going to a two year college and then finding a job in the field of police work. RANDY CADOVIUS- Randy has a num- ber of activities which occupy his free time. As a senior, he enjoyed being on the MHS basketball team. Playing the electric guitar, going fishing, and mo- torbiking are some of the other ways in which he relaxes. Where the school day was concerned. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Fishkin were among his favorite teach- ers. and his course in aviation mechan- ics at BOCES provided him with much valuable information. In the years to come. Randy will apply the knowledge he gained at BOCES towards a career in the Air Force. MILDRED CAIOLA- Though Mildred’s part-time job occupied many of her after school hours, she still found the time for many other activities. She en- joyed dancing, spending time with friends, and going to movies. Her par- ticipation in Girls' Week as a freshman will always remain as her most memo- rable high school experience. Scholas- tically. she found Mr. Basiliere and Mr. Napolitano to be her favorite teach- ers. and American History was her most rewarding class. After gradu- ation. Mildred plans to enter the busi- ness world. 66 Thank God I’m a country girl! DIANE CALLAROTA - Diane found par- ticipating in Girls' Week to be among her fondest and most memorable ex- periences at MHS. She also played on the badminton team as a freshman. A part-time job and her interest in paint- ing and photography took up many of her remaining free hours. Academical- ly. biology with Mr. Burnett was her most rewarding class, and Ms. Healey and Mr. Johnson were the teachers that were her favorites. After gradu- ation. Diane plans to attend college and to pursue a career in the medical field. TIMOTHY CALONITA - Hunting, playing baseball, and being with friends are three of Tim’s favorite ways to spend his time. He also has a job as a carpen- ter which occupies many of his hours away from MHS. Mr. Miller's metal shop class and English with Mr. Castel- lano were the courses he enjoyed the most during his high school years. As for the future, Tim's plans include col- lege for study in the field of law. BRIAN CALLAHAN- During his junior and senior years at Mineola. Brian found membership in DECA to be a most rewarding experience. His school day was also made more enjoyable by his two favorite teachers. Mr. Embler and Mr. Brock, and by math, the course he found most interesting. Though his part-time job occupied many of his free hours, he was able to participate in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, and basketball. Brian's future plans include college. JOHN CALLEJA - When John is not busy with one of his part-time jobs, he participates in a variety of activities. He enjoys listening to the songs of Yes and the Grateful Dead and playing the drums. He also is enthusiastic about sports such as softball, football, and ping pong. He cited Ms. Hampton and Mr. Miller as his number one teachers at MHS. and he received valuable knowledge at BOCES in the field of auto mechanics. Upon graduation in June. John will continue his studies in college. ANNE CAMPANELLI - Cosmetology at BOCES was one of the courses which Anne enjoyed during her years in high school. Her other favorites included bi- ology with Mrs. Lynch and the classes taught by her best liked teachers. Mr. Romano and Mrs. Petraglia. Outside of school, she spent many hours going to the beach, working at a local depart- ment store, and listening to the music of the Grateful Dead. Charlie Daniels, and Neil Young. In the years to come. Anne plans to do a lot of traveling. 67 JOHN CAMPBELL- Many of John's in- terests center around the out-of- doors. He likes to go camping, swim- ming. fishing, and canoeing in his spare time. During his years at MHS. social studies was his number one class. He cited Mr. Villani as his favorite teacher and his two years as an SO representa- tive as one of his more memorable ex- tracurricular activities. John plans to go on to college as a business major this fall. MARIA CARBONE- The highlight of Maria's years at MHS was her annual participation in Girls' Week. She was an active member of the entrance and dance segments of this competition. Many of her after school hours were also occupied by working as a salesper- son in a department store, dancing, and listening to music. Geometry with Mr. Reinhalter and algebra with Mrs. Johnson were her most rewarding classes of the school day. Upon gradu- ating. Maria intends to pursue a career in the business world. CRAIG CAMPBELL- Craig is a very sports-minded individual. He partici- pated on the JV and CYO basketball teams, and he enjoys playing paddle- ball. golf, and pool. During the school day, he looked forward to his courses in business math and law the most. He will also always remember his class with Mrs. Johnson and the time he spent as a SO representative. After graduation. Craig plans to attend col- lege to major in finance. ROSA CAMPOS- Biking, listening to mu- sic. cooking, and reading are just a few of Rosa's varied leisure activities. While at Mmeola. she enjoyed her English class with Mr. Smith and math with Mr. Tomic, and her business courses were also among her favorite. Maria’s plans for the future include attending either business school or college, traveling for a short time, and then starting her career as an executive secretary. JOSEPH CARBONI- Art is a particularly important part of Joe's life. A sculpture design of his was selected to be placed in the senior courtyard, and he found this to be one of his more memorable high school experiences. Playing hock- ey and camping are also among his after school interests. During the school day. social studies with Mr. Brock and photography with Mr. Pronsky were his most worthwhile classes. In the future, college and a ca- reer in the art field await Joe. 68 MOST ARTISTIC- Frank Santopadre and Betty Thompson MANUEL CARVALHO- Soccer is one of Manny's favorite sports, and he spends much of his time watching and partici- pating in this game. Some of the other interests which occupy his after school hours include fishing, driving, and working at his part-time job. While in school, he especially enjoyed his math classes, and Mrs. Natter proved to be his favorite teacher. In the years to come. Manuel plans to continue his education by going on to college. EDWARD CASSIDY- While at MHS. Ed enjoyed playing football during his sophomore year and considers it to be one of his more memorable high school experiences. He also found his eleventh grade social studies class re- warding and cited Mr. Miller as his fa- vorite teacher. When not occupied with his job. he liked to go to the movies, play pool, and listen to the music of Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix. Ed's plans for the future are not as yet de- cided. RICK CARNABUCI- Rick, a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the Mus- tang lacrosse team for four years, thor- oughly enjoyed participating on this squad and thinks of it as one of his most memorable high school exper- iences. Skiing, skateboarding, and playing pool and paddleball are among the other sports which occupy his lei- sure hours. Boutch also spends a lot of time working on cars, and he attended BOCES for Auto Mechanics I and II. His courses with Mr. Romano and Mrs. Hecht were the favorite parts of his school day. After graduation. Rick plans to join the armed forces. DAN CARVER- A great deal of Dan's life is centered around the field of music. He plays the drums, and because of this talent he was one of the perform- ers in the NYSSMA competition He also enjoys concert going and listening to Genesis and Pink Floyd. During the school day. his music theory class with Ms. Muzn was his favorite one As a freshman and a sophomore, he found the additional time to participate on the lacrosse and football teams. Atten- dance at college awaits Dan in the fall. 69 ROSEANN CATALANO - Math and Eng- lish were the classes which Roseann considered the most interesting while she was at MHS. So it is not surprising that she named Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Romano as her favorite teachers. She held a job in a local department store, but she still found the time for other activities, including meeting people, driving, and listening to the music of groups such as the Grateful Dead and Marshall Tucker. In the years to come. Roseann would like to become a court stenographer. GREGORY CELLUCCI - Greg s main in- terest lies in the field of sports. He likes to play hockey and football, hunt, and go fishing. He also joined Mineola’s baseball team as a freshman and soph- omore. Other pastimes he enjoys are waterskiing and listening to the songs of Genesis. Pink Floyd, and Yes. Work- ing part-time at a local florist occupied the remainder of his spare time. Biol- ogy and English 10 were two of his fa- vorite classes during his high school years. Greg will enter college in the fall and possibly pursue a career in agricul- ture. GEORGE CASTIGNOLI - George has many hobbies which occupy his free hours. Concert going and listening to the music of the Rolling Stones are among his musical interests. Other ac- tivities that he enjoys when not work- ing at his part-time job include swim- ming and fishing. While he was at Min- eola, his English and law classes were the most rewarding for him. and Mr. Castellano and Mr. Schmitt were his favorite teachers. George's plans for the future include attendance at col- lege to study law. LINDA CATALANOTTO - Linda, our Best Looking Senior Girl, dedicated a great deal of her time to activities sponsored by the Class of 79. She was vice-president as a sophomore and served as president of our class for the following two years. She will always consider all the hard work which she put into the successful 1978 Prom among her most memorable exper- iences at MHS. Her other leadership positions included being an SO repre- sentative and president of the Italian Club. She also participated annually in Girls' Week and served as the captain of dance throughout her high school years. Her pleasant personality and thoughtfulness caused her to also be voted the Most Considerate. Most Pop- ular. and Friendliest Senior Girl by her classmates. Academically. Mr. Zussel- man's chemistry class and biology with Mr. Knuffke were her favorite courses of the school day. After graduation. Linda plans to go to college to study towards a career in physical therapy. 70 If I can only last until the end of the period. GEORGE CHATSON - George’s partici- pation in various organizations caused him to be voted our Most Versatile and School Spirited Senior Boy. Chosen Most Athletic, he was a great asset to the football team and captained this squad as a senior. He also played la- crosse. joined basketball as a freshman and sophomore, and ran track during his senior year. He further displayed his concern for MHS by serving as an SO representative and by his work as the Student Representative to the Board of Education. His good personal- ity and bright smile led to his additional selection as the Best Looking and Most Popular Senior Boy. Scholastically, he found Ms. Shkolnick and Mr. Scarola to be the teachers who helped him the most. George, also chosen Most Likely to Succeed, plans to attend college and then medical school in the years to come. MICHAEL CHIRICHELLA - Russell Ba- ker. E.K. Hornbeck. Clark Kent. Mi- chael Chirchella - these are names that will live forever in the annals of journal- ism. Writing “High School Highlights” for the Mineola American, being co- editor-in-chief of the Question Mark, and serving as Activities Editor of Sig- net '79 are all ways in which Scoop evidenced his reporting talents. The editors of this yearbook will always re- member him for his singing countless old outstanding pieces of music to keep them amused as he skillfully put together his copy about the clubs of MHS. The track team also benefited from his active involvement for three years. He found the additional time to work for the Young Republi- cans. Academically, he was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and he cited Mr. Bottomley’s journalism course. Latin with Miss Hig- gins. and social studies with Mr. John- son to be his optimi classes. Atten- dance at college, a major in journalism, and a future as a renowned columnist are all par of Michael’s goals for the years venire. GARY CITRO • Music is Gary's major interest. He likes listening to all types of music, especially that of Pink Floyd, and attending many concerts. He is also a talented keyboard player and be- longs to a band. It is not hard to see why music theory was his most re- warding and valuable course in high school. After his graduation in June. Gary plans to continue playing in a band. MINDY CHERKIN - Who’s that girl with the unique laugh and great sense of humor? It’s Mindy of course! Many groups profited from her active mem- bership during her high school years She served as the Spanish Club trea- surer for two years, was an SO repre- sentative. and belonged to FBLA. Be- coming involved in Girls' Week was also an experience which she will never for- get. During the school day. her ac- counting class with Mrs. Petraglia and Spanish with Mrs. Guberman were the courses she enjoyed the most. In the future. Mindy will attend college to ma- jor in business. i ELLEN CHOMKO - Camping and going to the beach are just two of the activi- ties which occupy Ellen in her leisure hours. During the past four years, she found her business and English courses to be the ones which provided her with the most knowledge, and Mr. Castel- lano and Mrs. Harrison were the teach- ers she considered the most interest- ing. After graduation from Mineolc. El- len would like to enter the business world. 71 TERENCE CLARKIN- Sports take up a great deal of Terence's leisure time. He often can be found either on the base- ball field or the basketball court. When the school day was concerned, math with Mr. Terracciano and tenth grade biology were his favorite classes during his four years at MHS. After gradu- ation. Terence plans to further his edu- cation by attending college. JANET COCHEO- The fine arts were an important aspect of Janet’s high school years. Singing as an alto in the Chorus, playing the violin for the Or- chestra. and strumming the guitar whenever she had the free time were among the ways in which she evi- denced her musical talents. As Corre- sponding Secretary of Thespians, a member of the St. Aidan's Chapel Play- ers. and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl, she showed her deep concern for the theater. She also found the time to take part in such other activities as Girls' Week. SEP. and the French and Italian Clubs. Academically, she was in- ducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and Mrs. Migdol and Mr. Schmitt proved to be her favorite teachers. As for the years to come, attendance at college to further her music education will play a prominent role in Janet's life. TIMOTHY CLARKIN- Tim has many varied interests both in and outside of school. Sports, such as bowling, foot- ball. and baseball, listening to the mu- sic of Boston, and experimenting in the kitchen are among the activities which take up his spare hours. He enjoyed having Mr. Malle as a teacher, and math class proved to be the best part of his school day. In the years to come. Tim plans to continue his love for cook- ing by training to become a chef. JAMES CONNOLLY- Jim's clever wit and friendly personality have made him a popular member of the Class of '79. He distinguished himself as an ath- lete by participating annually on the la- crosse team and by wrestling in his ju- nior and senior years. During the school day. his most worthwhile classes were those of Mr. Remhalter, Mr. Burnett, and Mr. Zusselman. When he finds time for relaxation, skiing, lis- tening to music, and attending con- certs are just some of his interests. Jim intends to continue his education by attending college. CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY- Chris proved to be a mainstay of Mineola's track teams throughout his high school years. He displayed his superb athletic talents as a member of the cross coun- try. winter, and spring track teams, and he won a multitude of medals and captured both class and school re- cords. Mr. Malle, coach of the track team, was his favorite instructor. Even though he spends so much of his time running, he has many other hobbies which include going to the beach, at- tending concerts, and listening to the music of Pink Floyd and Genesis. In the future. Chris plans to go to college. 72 ELLEN COOPER- Spanish played an im- portant role in Ellen's years at MHS. She was a member of the Spanish Club for two years, and her flair for the lan- guage prompted her to become an ex- change student and live in Mexico City for six months. While south of the bor- der. she learned to speak the language fluently, and she hopes to visit there often. She also loves children and is involved with child care services after school. Reading, dancing, and writing are some of the other ways in which she spends her spare time. After graduation. Ellen plans to go to college where she will study in the field of child psychology. Look. Mom! No cavities. ANGELA CRECCO- Angie was interest- ed in many areas while a student at Mineola. Italian with Mr. DiNapoli and participation in chorus as a freshman were her most memorable high school experiences. Many of her after school hours were spent working at a depart- ment store, and she also found time for listening to music, going biking, and bowling. Attendance at BOCES for cos- metology should prove beneficial to Angie since she plans to pursue a ca- reer in this field in the years to come. KEVIN COUGHLIN- Photography was an important part of Kevin’s years at MHS. He helped to take candids for the yearbook and cited Mr. Pronsky. his photography instructor, as one of his favorite teachers. He also found Mr. Basiliere’s social studies class to be a highlight of his school day His other activities include camping, driving, and listening to music. In the fall. Kevin will further his education by attending col- lege. 73 most. In the future. Jeanne will pursue a career in floral design. JOSEPH DACOSTA - Motorbiking, re- pairing cars, and working out at a local health club are all activities which keep Joe busy during his free time. During the school day. Dr. Broder and Mr. Brock were cited as the teachers who made social studies his most enjoyable course while he was at MHS. Attending BOCES to study auto mechanics and auto body also provided him with use- ful knowledge. After graduation. Joe will study towards a career in law en- forcement. MOST INDIVIDUALISTIC - Trish McHugh and Mike Maloney JAMES CROSS - Many sports at Mineo- la benefited from Lenny's involvement. He was an asset to both the football and wrestling teams for several years and played baseball as a junior. Some of his remaining spare hours were oc- cupied with such interests as restoring foreign cars, traveling, and playing the guitar. When in school, social studies with Mr. Basiliere was his favorite class, and his courses in aircraft main- tenance at BOCES provided him with much valuable knowledge. Jim plans to become a pilot in the years to come. ANN D’AGOSTINO - Ms. Salemson. Mr Young, and Mr. Burnett are among the teachers whom Ann found to be most enlightening during her years at Mineo- la. She took an interest in the events of the school by becoming a representa- tive in the Student Organization. When she is not occupied with her part-time job. she enjoys going to the beach, reading, and attending concerts, espe- cially those of Genesis. College and a major in journalism await Ann in the fall. 74 NANCY D’AMATO - The Junior Senior Prom which Nancy attended in her ju- nior year is one event which she will always remember fondly. She was the captain of the JV cheering squad as a sophomore, and she annually lent her talents in this field to the Girls' Week teams. Scholastically, she cited biology with Mr. Burnett to be her favorite class, while her most enjoyable teach- er was Mr. Herman. Nancy will go to college in the fall. JANICE DANNA • Janice was a partici- pant in Girls' Week during her fresh- man and sophomore years. Her in- volvement in this event was cited as one of her most memorable high school experiences. Some of her re- maining time was spent skiing, listening to music, and working at her part-time job. As far as classes were concerned, those taught by Mr. Basiliere and Mr. Monteko were the ones she found most interesting. The college campus awaits Janice after graduation. JULIE D'AMATO - Julie, our Best Look- ing Senior Girl, was an active partici- pant in Girls' Week. She was in this event for three years and will look upon it as the most memorable experience of her high school days. Being a Rock- ette and playing paddleball were some of the other activities in which she took part. Many of the remainder of her free hours were taken up by her part-time job. She cited social studies with Mr. Brock and her English classes as her most rewarding academic courses at MHS. Julie’s future plans include atten- dance at college in the city. PAUL DARIENZO - Paul found his in- volvement in various sports to be one of his main interests while in high school. Ice hockey was his favorite game, but he also used his athletic abilities to contribute to the MHS foot- ball and baseball teams. Besides sports, he also worked at a part-time job and liked listening to music when he had some free time. During his years at Mineola, Mr. Romano’s Eng- lish class was his most beneficial one. and Mr. Herman and Dr. Broder head- ed his list of enjoyable teachers. Paul plans to attend college in the near fu- ture. 75 RICHARD DAVIDOSKI- Ralph, as he is called by his friends, was an active con- tributor to both the lacrosse and foot- ball teams during his high school years. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, play- ing pool, camping, and listening to the music of Genesis. He is also very inter- ested in cars and attended BOCES for auto mechanics. During the remainder of the school day. his English class with Ms. Hampton and his courses in social studies were his favorites. Rich s plans for the immediate future include atten- dance at college. DIANE D’ASCOLI- Girls’ Week played an important part in MHS. She was both th JANET DECECILIA- A variety of inter- ests occupy Janet in her spare time. She enjoys such pastimes as bowling, swimming, horseback riding, playing backgammon, and listening to music. A part-time job also took up many of her after school hours. Mechanical drawing with Mr LaMontaene and English VERA DECARVALHO- Vera's cheery smile and optimistic outlook have made her a well-liked member of the senior class. A few of her interests in- clude singing, horseback riding, and lis- tening to the music of the Bee Gees Mr. Brock and Mrs. Johnson made her school day more interesting and math and social studies were her favorite classes. Vera plans to pursue a career in interior designing after graduation. taught by Mr. Romano were her favor- ite classes of the school day. Atten- dance at college awaits Janet in the future. DIANE DEANGELIS- English, particular- ly the class of Ms. Healey, proved to be Diane's most interesting subject while she was at MHS. She also cited Mr DiNapoli among her favorite teachers. Her after school hours, when not occu- pied with her part-time job. were taken up by such pastimes as horseback rid- ing. going to the beach, and listening to Jtbc music of Genesis. Diane's future plans include a college education. 76 ELIZABETH DELORENZO- Many of Liz’s interests center around music. One of her favorite activities during school was participating in the Chorus, and she also spends many of her spare hours playing the piano. When she isn’t concentrating on her music, she finds bowling, ice skating, and listening to the songs of the Beach Boys to be plea- surable pastimes. Scholastically. Mrs. Berson’s accounting class made her days at MHS more rewarding. Liz plans to continue with her study of account- ing while in college and to pursue a degree in business administration. GIL DESOUSA- During his four years at MHS. Gil enjoyed a great many of his classes. He cited his courses in elec- tronics. math, and English as being among his favorites, and his most re- warding classes were those taught by Mr. DiNapoli. Mrs. Natter. Mr Tomic. and Mr. Irving. When not in school, he spends much of his time improving his skills in swimming and roller skating In the future. Gil plans to go on to college. GEORGINA DESOUSA- Georgina's love for the outdoors is indicated by her participation in such sports as horse- back riding, swimming, and playing paddleball. She also spends some of her free time dancing, listening to mu- sic. and working at a part-time job While at MHS. she found English to be her favorite class, and she chose Mr. Weston along with Mrs. Berson as her most enjoyable teachers. Entrance into the working world awaits Georgina in the years to come. DAVE DETERMANN- Having car trou- ble? See Dave who increased his knowledge of this field by the courses in auto mechanics which he took at BOCES. While he was at MHS, social studies was the highlight of his school years, and Mr. Brock was his number one teacher. In his leisure hours, he can be found working at a part-time job. camping, and concert going. In the fall. Dave plans to attend college or trade school. 77 Who was that masked man? FRANK DIPRIMA • During his years at MHS, Frank found his biology and met- al shop classes to be the most interest- ing, while Mr. Miller and Mr. Brock were his favorite teachers. Many of his after school hours were spent playing foot- ball and going to both beaches and concerts. Musically, he plays the drums and listens to the songs of Steve Gadd and Billy Cobham. Among Frank’s future plans are attendance at college and travel. RICHARD DOLAN - Throughout his years at MHS, Rich found that meeting new people was one of his most plea- surable experiences. Playing hockey and pool, ice skating, and listening to music also top the list of hobbies which he enjoys. As for the school day. he cited Ms. Hampton’s English class and social studies with Mr. Storch as his favorite courses. Richard plans on go- ing into the Coast Guard when he graduates in June. DIANE DIGANGI - Dee’s major extra- curricular activities at Mineola were based around the area of cheerleading. She was a member of the JV squad as a junior and was a Girls’ Week cheerlead- er annually. Some of her other inter- ests include beach-going, gymnastics, and listening to the music of Yes and Genesis. She took a course in dental assisting at BOCES and used the knowl- edge she gained from this class to get a part-time job in this field. In the future. Diane would like to attend college and then pursue a career as a dental hy- gienist. SAL DISPENZA - In his spare time. Sal likes going to concerts and listening to the music of his favorite rock group, the Grateful Dead. Though he enjoys these activities, his future plans and the courses which he took in school display another of his interests, cars. He studied both auto mechanics and auto body in BOCES and gained a great deal of knowledge from these classes. As a result. Sal would like to own an auto body shop in the years to come. SUSAN DOWBAK - Social studies with Mr. Basiliere and English with Mr. Ro- mano were Sue’s most rewarding classes while she was at MHS. She is very interested in horses and gained valuable knowledge about them at BOCES where she studied large animal care. One of her favorite pastimes is going to horse shows, but she also en- joys camping, taking pictures, and boating. As far as sports were con- cerned. she participated on the bad- minton team as a junior. Susan will work with animals in the future, possi- bly as a horse trainer at a racetrack. DEBORAH DONOHUE - A combination of academics and activities played a significant role in Debbie’s high school years. Scholastically, she ranked fourth in the class, was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, was a National Merit Semifinalist, won first place in a LIBEC bookkeeping con- test. and found the classes of Mr. Cas- sidy. Mr. Johnson. Miss Higgins, and Ms. Salemson rewarding. Athletically, she played PBC softball and basketball and was a member of spring track. Mathletes. Chess Club. Chorus, and the Corpus Christi Youth Center are other groups which benefited from her active involvement. She spent multum tempus as a senior being wonderfully energetic about Signet editing labors in her position as Copy Editor of Signet '79, a task she fulfilled with dedication, efficiency, benevolence, brilliance, in- terest. enthusiasm. As for the years to come. Debbie plans to attend college to study to become a veterinarian. i DEBORAH DREXLER - Deborah joined the rifle team in her sophomore year at MHS and continued to compete with this group for the next two years. She enjoys roller skating, swimming, and painting in some of her spare hours. Her part-time job also kept her very busy in the remainder of her after school time. During her years at Mineo- la. art and photography were two courses which she found most benefi- cial. Deborah would like to increase her knowledge of art by majoring in this field in college. STEVEN DRANKWALTER - Though Steve's job in a supermarket occupied many of his after school hours, he still found time to be a member of the Mus- tang lacrosse team for four years. He also likes skiing, going to the beach, and listening to the music of Genesis. Metal shop taught by Mr. Miller and earth science topped his list of favorite classes at Mineola. Steven plans to en- ter the business world after gradu- ation. EILEEN DUFFY - It is hard to think of Girls’ Week and not think of Eileen. As the captain of entrance for three years, she added much enthusiasm and spirit to this event. Her acting abili- ties were displayed as a junior when she portrayed Mrs. Meeker in Funny Girl. The SO and GAA are two other organizations to which she dedicated her time while at MHS. Her many pas- times include watching old movies, go- ing to the ocean, and reading. During the school day. Dr. Broder and Mr. Herman were her favorite teachers. Upon graduation. Eileen plans to be on her way to fame and fortune. 79 FATIMA DUTRA- Fatima enjoys many activities such as going to the beach, dancing, and driving. Sewing is another of her major interests, and she spends much of her time working on this hob- by. She cited basic sewing, where she learned many new skills and tech- niques. as her most beneficial class in high school and Mr Weston was her favorite teacher. After graduation. Fa- tima plans to enter the business field. KEDRIN EDGERSON- Kedrin s inter- ests during his high school years were concentrated in the sports field. While at Mmeola. he participated on the foot- ball. baseball, and basketball teams. He cited winning the Great Neck South Christmas Basketball Tournament of '77 as his most memorable exper- ience. He also was an active member of the Black Student Union for three years and dedicated much of his time to this organization. Gym was his favor- ite class of the school day. and Mr. Schmitt and Ms Healey made his life at MHS more enjoyable. Kedrin's future plans include playing college basketball and possibly pursuing a career in law. LEE DUNNINGER- Lee loves going to concerts and listening to the music of his favorite groups. Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Grateful Dead. He also main- tains a part-time job in his spare time. During his four years at MHS. his most outstanding class was social studies, especially in eleventh grade when he was taught by Mr. Brock. The college campus awaits Lee in the fall. BILLY DWYER- Billy is a sports enthusi- ast. His athletic interests center around the game of lacrosse, and he was a member of the freshman. JV. and varsity squads. Other sports in which he participates are skiing, swim- ming. and basketball. When it came to school work, electronics and earth sci- ence were his most memorable classes, and Mr Villani was his favorite teacher. Billy plans to attend college in the near future. JILL ELKA- Friendly and cheerful are two words that describe Jill well. Throughout her years at MHS. Italian proved to be her number one class, and though she liked all of her teach- ers. Mr. DiNapoli and Mr. Pronsky were the two she enjoyed the most. Her after school activities included being a member of the Italian Club in her soph- omore year. Biking, gymnastics, padd- leball. and movie going take up the re- mainder of her spare time. Jill will be college bound after graduation. 80 Call me Mr. Fix-It. INGRID ERICSEN- When she is not working at her part-time job. much of Ingrid’s free time is spent taking part in outdoor activities. Some of her favorite pastimes include biking, hiking, camp- ing. and canoeing. She also enjoys lis- tening to the music of James Taylor and the Marshall Tucker Band. While she was in school, her favorite subject was English, especially her classes with Ms. Azrak and Mr. Smith. Ingrid s plans for next fall include going to college and becoming an agricultural engineer. JOHN FALCONE- While at MHS. John was an annual member of the wrestling team, and he also played on the foot- ball and lacrosse teams. His enjoyment for sports is further shown by his inter- est in skiing and motorbiking. The ski trip which he took in his junior year proved to be one of his most memora- ble high school experiences. Scholasti- cally. social studies taught by Mr. Basi- liere was his number one class, and he also liked electronics with Mr. Young. John’s future goals include attending college and working in the field of aero- nautics. CHRISTOPHER EPISCOPO- Chris’ par- ticipation in the MHS Band took up many of his after school hours. Playing the trombone in the Newsday March- ing Band Festival at Hofstra was his most memorable high school exper- ience. Being a member of both the Chess Club and the AV Squad also oc- cupied much of his leisure time. Aca- demically. he found geometry with Mr. Tomic and electronics to be his favor- ite classes. Chris intends to go to col- lege in the fall and pursue a career in the field of electronics. PETER FAGIOLA- Music is a very impor- tant part of Pete’s life. He enjoys play- ing both drums and piano and belongs to the rock band “The Lampshades.’’ He also loves listening to the music of his favorite group. Pink Floyd. When not involved with music, he plays back- gammon. goes skateboarding, and at- tends concerts. During his freshman year at MHS. he found being a member of the football and baseball teams to be rewarding. In the future. Pete hopes to bring new sounds and ideas into the world of music. 81 ROSE FIGUEIREDO- Mr Weston’s sci- ence class and English with Mrs. Natter proved to be Rose’s favorite subjects in high school. She also found participat- ing in the Portuguese Dancers to be one of her most memorable exper- iences at MHS. In her leisure time, she enjoys camping, dancing, rollerskating, and listening to the music of her favor- ite group. K.C. and the Sunshine Band. As for the near future. Rose plans to work at an airport or a bank. FRED FOELSCH- Going to concerts and listening to the music of Jimi Hendrix. Johnny Winters, and Frank Zappa oc- cupied much of Fred's spare time. Some of his remaining free hours were spent working at his part-time job at a machine shop. Geometry and social studies proved to be his most enlight- ening courses when the school day was concerned, and Mrs. Fishkin and Mr. Reinhalter were his favorite teachers. Fred’s plans for the future include trav- eling and attending college to learn more about the business world. RICH FENICK- Many of Rich’s interests are centered in the field of sports. In his spare time, he enjoys playing padd- leball. and he was a member of Mineo- la's varsity football team in both his junior and senior years. Taking part in such activities as camping, fishing, and listening to music also took up his lei- sure hours. As far as school was con- cerned. he cited math with Mr. Witt to be the class he found most rewarding. Rich’s plans for the future are still un- determined. MICHAEL FITZPATRICK- Music played a major role in Mike's years at MHS. His talent in this field led to his being named our Most Musical Senior Boy. He dedicated much of his time to play- ing his trumpet for the Mustang Band. Stage Band. Orchestra, and Sunriser Drum and Bugle Corps. He found the additional time to be in Chorus and the All-County band and a participant in various variety shows and NYSSMA. His leadership qualities were evidenced when he served as treasurer and then president of the Band. Also interested in sports, he belonged to such teams as baseball, winter track. JV soccer, and intramural hockey. As an annual SO representative and member of the Student Advisory Committee, he fur- ther evidenced his school spirit. Mike’s friendliness and versatility will make him a welcome addition to the college campus in the years to come. Stop right there . 82 EILEEN FOLEY- Most of Eileen’s after school hours at MHS were spent in the gym. She was a member of Leader Corps, served as scorekeeper for the volleyball team for two years, and par- ticipated in field hockey. In addition, she ran track during both the spring and winter seasons. She found this ex- perience to be one of her most memo- rable ones in high school. As far as classes were concerned, those taught by Ms. Healey and Mrs. Migdol were among her favorites. Eileen would like to major in marine science when she begins college this fall. ANTOINETTA FRANZESE- Mr Mishket and Mr. Malle were the teachers whom Antoinetta found most rewarding while she attended Mineola. Her math. Eng- lish. and science classes brought her many enjoyable memories of her high school days. In her spare hours, she likes to sing, listen to the music of Donny and Marie Osmond, and partici- pate in such sports as tennis and gym- nastics. After graduation, Antoinetta will seek a job as a secretary. JOY FRIEDMAN- Joy was involved in various organizations while at Mineola. She belonged to the Spanish Club and was a junior inductee into the National Honor Society. Among her fondest and most vivid memories of MHS will be her participation in the Question Mark. She was the Assistant Feature Editor of this publication as a junior and served as its Co-Editor-in-Chief during her sen- ior year. Scholastically. Ms. Salem- son's French classes and journalism taught by Mr. Smith were her most beneficial periods of the school day. Because of her interest in writing, it is not surprising that college with a major in journalism is among Joy’s future plans. HELENA FRADE- Dancing and going to the beach are two activities which He- lena enjoys in her spare time. Her membership in both the Portuguese Club and FBLA also occupied many of her after school hours. During the school day. gym with Mr. Schwabe and social studies with Dr. Broder were her most interesting classes. She also en- riched her education by attending BOCES for banking operation and ma- chine bookkeeping. In the future. He- lena plans to go to school to learn more about the world of banking. CONSTANCE FRIEDRICH- Constance’s consideration and concern for others were very apparent throughout her high school years. She devoted much of her free time to work as a volunteer candy striper at Nassau Hospital. She was also a dedicated participant in Girls’ Week and served as the treasurer of the Spanish Club in her senior year. She cited Spanish classes with Mrs. Gu- berman to be among the highlights of her years at MHS. As for the years to come. Constance plans to attend col- lege to study towards a career in nurs- ing. 83 MICHAEL FRIEDRICHS- Camping, ska- teboarding. and motorbiking are only a few of Michael's varied interests. He also likes listening to the music of Foghat and Kansas and spends much time playing the guitar and trumpet. During school, he enjoyed his metal shop course with Mr Miller and his classes with Mr. Pronsky. The college campus awaits Michael in the fall where he will study towards a career in engineering or drafting. PATRICIA GAGLIARDI- Photography was one of Pat's major interests in high school. She attended BOCES to further her knowledge in this field and also worked as a photographic salesperson. Her leisure time is spent pursuing such diverse pastimes as camping, concert going, being with friends, and listening to the music of Genesis. Where the school day was concerned, she en- joyed attending Mr. Storch’s internship program during her senior year. Pat's goals for the years to come include a career in photography. WILLIAM GALLAGHER- During Bill's years at Mineola. he became actively involved in the athletic department. He was an annual member of the baseball team and played on the basketball and football teams for two years. The weld- ing courses which he took at BOCES were his most rewarding classes, and he also enjoyed English with Mr Ro- mano. Attending welding school or join- ing the Navy are among Bill's plans for the coming years. 84 ANTHONY GADALETA- While he was at MHS. much of Anthony’s time was tak- en up with his interest in the rifle team. He participated in this sport annually, and he cited the day he made the squad as his most memorable high school experience. When he was not in competition, his after school hours were occupied with bowling, fishing, and playing pool. He found gym with Mr. Kuchinsky and his auto mechanics class at BOCES to be his favorites. Anthony’s future plans include becom- ing an auto mechanic. JUDITH GALLAGHER- Nursing has played a major role in Judy's life. She spends most of her time as a volunteer nurse's aide at Nassau Hospital and holds the position of candy striper su- pervisor. When not busy with her job at the hospital, she enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and listening to music. While at MHS. she worked on the newspaper staff and served as an SO representa- tive for two years. IPS science with Mr Spacie and English with Mrs Migdol were the high points of her school day. In the fall, Judy plans to attend college to continue her study of nursing. DEBORAH GAYE- Deborah’s philos- ophy of enjoying each day to the fullest has helped her to make the most of her time in high school. She became an active member of the Spanish Club and BSU during her freshman year and found Mrs. Harrison and Mr DiNapoli to be her favorite teachers. Going to discos and being with friends are two of her favorite activities. She also partici- pates in such sports as jogging, biking, and tennis. Deborah plans to attend college in the future. CLASS FLIRT- Sandra Lavenziano and Larry Micera CLAUDIA GESSLEIN- Claudia's inter- ests range over a wide number of fields. Traveling is one of her most en- joyable activities, and she spends much of her vacation time visiting many faraway cities and states. Some of her other pastimes include going to the beach and listening to jazz and the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. When she was in school, her favorite classes were driver’s ed with Mr. Miller and photog- raphy. She also had the opportunity of participating in the Work Experience Program as a senior. After graduation. Claudia plans to work and attend col- lege. TAMMY GERONIMO- Tammy was an active participant in Girls' Week for four years, and she also played basket- ball as a freshman and sophomore. Much of her additional free time is spent jogging, skiing, and practicing gymnastics. As far as her courses were concerned, biology was the highlight of her school day. and the classes taught by Ms. Healey and Mr. Herman were among her favorites. In the future. Tammy hopes to attend college and travel. ROBERT GIAMBALVO- Musical, outgo- ing, and involved are only a few of the words which can be used to describe Bob. He was an integral part of the Band and served as this group's vice- president as a senior. He participated in the Gong and Variety Shows and played in the Funny Girl pit orchestra. Taking part in the Newsday Marching Band Festival will always remain as one of his fondest memories of Mmeola High. In addition to music, he was an outstanding pitcher on the baseball team, and he received honorable men- tion on the All Division Team in this sport. Basketball, intramural hockey, and bowling are among his other athle- tic interests. He also showed his con- cern for MHS by being an SO represen- tative for three years. Bob will continue his education by attending college and majoring in accounting. 85 DONNA GIOVANNIELLO- Donna finds pleasure in such varied pastimes as lis- tening to music, going to the beach, and horseback riding. Attending the concerts of her favorite group. Crosby. Stills, and Nash, is also among her more interesting activities. Scholasti- cally. she cited Mrs. Johnson as her number one teacher, and her most re- warding classes were English and typ- ing. At the present time. Donna's plans for the future are undecided. JAMES GOMMO- Jim spent many of his after school hours working at his part- time job. When he had some free time, he enjoyed going to the movies, driving and listening to the music of his favor- ite rock group. Fleetwood Mac. As far as school was concerned, science and printing classes were his most interest- ing ones, and Ms. Healey and Mr. Witt were the teachers that made his days at MHS more rewarding. In the fall. Jim plans to continue working, and he would like to attend college to study towards a degree in business adminis- tration. If I’m elected ... MARYLU GLEESON- Many organiza- tions at MHS benefited from Marylu's involvement. She was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and she was an active member of the Span- ish Club for four years. She also worked on the school newspaper and helped to write senior paragraphs for the yearbook. She considered taking part in FBLA to be among her most interesting activities, and she held the office of secretary of this group as a junior and vice-president as a senior. Academically, social studies was her fa- vorite class and Mr. Demertzis and Mr. Brock were the teachers she enjoyed most. After graduation. Marylu would like to attend college and she then plans to travel to Ireland. ANGEL GONZALES- Angel has a variety of hobbies which occupy him in his spare time. These include sports such as baseball, bowling and basketball. He also enjoys listening to the music of the Bee Gees when he is not busy working at his part-time job. During his years at MHS. his reading class and social stud- ies with Mr. Brock were his most re- warding courses. Angel's plans for the future are still uncertain. 86 DENISE GOODMAN- Denise showed a great deal of interest in the field of fine arts during her high school years. Her artistic talents in the area of set design were a great asset to MHS’ stage pro- ductions. She also performed in such shows as The Pajama Game, Final Dress Rehearsal, and Hansel and Gre- tel. As for the school day. she enjoyed her courses in conservation at BOCES and driver education with Mr. Miller. Mr. Demertzis and Ms. Cooper were cited as the teachers who helped make her days at Mineola more rewarding. Denise plans to attend college in the years ahead. DENISE GOULET- The members of the Class of '79 will all find it hard to forget Denise’s outgoing personality and sharp wit. Her ability to find humor in almost any situation helped her to be chosen as our Class Comic. She gave much of her time and enthusiasm to participation in Girls’ Week, and she served as captain of poster in her soph- omore year. She also took part in bad- minton intramurals and belonged to the French Club as a freshman. Work- ing part-time after school and playing both paddleball and backgammon took up many of her remaining leisure hours. During the school day. she en- joyed the classes of Mr. Cassidy and Mrs. Lynch the most. Denise's future plans include attendance at college. JOE GORRY- Joe’s athletic abilities were displayed through his involve- ment in after school sports. Through- out his freshman, sophomore, and sen- ior years, he was an active participant on the varsity football and lacrosse teams. Canoeing, attending concerts, and going to the beach are some of the other ways in which he likes to occupy his leisure hours. He found Mrs. Harri- son to be his favorite teacher at Mineo- la. and social studies was his most en- joyable class. Joe’s future plans are not as yet certain. MARY GORRY- Mary contributed many of her after school hours to taking part in Girls' Week. She was a valuable par- ticipant in this event for four years, and she will look back upon it as her fon- dest memory of high school. Social studies proved to be her favorite class of the school day. and Dr. Broder was the teacher she most enjoyed having. Her study of conservation also served as a valuable experience, and while en- rolled in this course, she earned first place in regional tree identification. Mary’s BOCES education will prove beneficial to her in the future since she plans to study conservation and forest- ry in college. RICHARD GREENWOOD- Likable, clev- er. and gregarious are just a few words which describe Rich. His sincere con- cern for others motivated the Class of '79 to vote him our Most Considerate Senior Boy. He was recognized by Who's Who Among American High School Students and showed his lead- ership qualities by serving as the Na- tional Honor Society’s president. His intellectual prowess and hard work earned him the honor of being our valedictorian. After working as a re- porter for the Question Mark for two years, he became the News Editor of the paper as a senior and also wrote copy for the Sunrise Report. Sports is another of his interests, and he was a member of both spring and winter track. Rich’s participation in the Young Republicans and his interest in govern- ment should prove useful to him in col- lege where he will study political sci- ence and prepare for a career as a law- yer. 87 RICHARD GRILLO Rich has a great va- riety of interests which occupy his time. He enjoys bowling, swimming, and most of all playing baseball. When he wants to relax, he listens to the mu- sic of Boston, his favorite group. While at MHS. he was an SO representative and found Mr. Basiliere and Ms. Healey to be his most interesting teachers. Rich would like to travel and further his education by attending college in the years to come. LAUREN GUIDO- Lori was a member of several organizations during her years at MHS. She participated in the Drama Club and was a singer in Chorus. She also belonged to DECA. and her most memorable high school experience was the trip she took to the Concord Hotel with this group. Her favorite school subjects were social studies and home economics, and Mr. Basiliere and Mrs. Manfredo were her number one teachers. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, skiing, and swimming. Lori’s future plans include attendance at college to study criminal justice. MAUREEN GRODOTZKE- Grodot is one of the best athletes in the Class of '79. She demonstrated her excellent abili- ties in sports by becoming an outstand- ing player on the field hockey, volley- ball. and basketball teams during all of her years at MHS. She received several honors for her participation on these squads, including the MVP award for basketball and being named to the All- Division field hockey team in her junior year. She was also a member of varsity softball, and she performed as captain of the Girls' Week basketball squad. In addition to sports, she is also very in- volved with the Corpus Christi Youth Group. Where the school day was con- cerned. she enjoyed her English classes and cited Mrs. Messina as her favorite teacher, in the fall. Maureen will attend college. LUCY GUIDO- Sports is a very impor- tant part of Lucy's life. Voted our Most Athletic Girl, she was chosen as the captain of the softball team and was a key player on varsity basketball. Par- ticipating on these championship teams is one of her fondest memories of her time spent at MHS. She also enjoys playing paddleball and golf, and she was a member of Girls’ Week bas- ketball. In addition, she served as an SO representative for four years. Aca- demically. Mr. Schmitt’s earth science class was the high point of her school day. and she also liked social studies with Mr. Villani. Lucy’s exceptional ath- letic talents, combined with her friend- ly personality, will be sure to bring her success at college where she plans to major in the recreation or physical education fields. 88 SANDRA GROENEVELD- Attending BOCES for child and large animal care occupied a major part of Sandra’s high school years. Sports was another field which interested her. and it’s not sur- prising that she joined the bowling and badminton teams. Other activities she enjoys include biking, volleyball, ice skating, and swimming. As far as classes were concerned, she found her social studies classes with Mr. Johnson and courses with Mrs. Kurland to be the ones she liked best. Sandy plans to attend college and become a nursery school teacher in the near future. MARTIN GUNN- Working in the TV Stu- dio provided Marty with many enjoy- able moments while he was in high school. His spare hours were occupied further by his participation on JV foot- ball. movie going, and horseback rid- ing. English class with Ms. Healey and accounting proved to be his favorite courses during the school day. Marty plans to attend college in the fall where he will increase his knowledge of ac- counting. ROBERT HACKER- Art plays an impor- tant role in Robby's life. He was an en- thusiastic participant in the MHS Art Show as a junior, and he cited Ms. Nemser among his favorite teachers. He also enjoys such pastimes as draw- ing. painting, and sculpting. Chemistry with Mr. Zusselman was another course which he found most informa- tive while he was at MHS. Robert will continue his education next year by at- tending college for further study in the art field. FRIENDLIEST- Jerry Mahos and Linda Catalanotto 89 LISA GUZZARDI- Lisa, a lively and spir- ited member of our class, participated in a variety of activities while she was at MHS. One of her greatest interests is dancing, and she served as the captain of the Girls’ Week danceline for three years. Her talent in this field also earned her a position as a dancing school teacher. Many of her remaining spare hours were spent in the gym where she played on the field hockey and volleyball teams and was a varsity Cheerleader. Academically, she en- joyed science courses taught by Mrs. Melchionda and Mr. Schmitt. The col- lege campus awaits Lisa in the fall. JAMES HARGROVE- Jim's favorite classes of the school day were science with Mr. Schmitt and Spanish with Mrs. Guberman. He is probably best known in the Class of '79 for his participation on the basketball team. He played this sport for four years, and he cited this experience among his most memora- ble ones at MHS. In his free time, he swims, goes to movies, and listens to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jim plans to attend college in the near future. MAUREEN HAROLD- Participation in Girls’ Week was one of the many high- lights of Maureen’s years at MHS. In addition, she found being an SO repre- sentative in her junior year a rewarding activitiy. During the school day, Mrs. Fishkin and Mr. Romano were the teachers that made English her most enjoyable academic subject. Her lei- sure hours were occupied with a job in an insurance office and such activities as biking and ice skating. Maureen's future plans include attendance at col- lege. PAT HARTY- Pat was very involved in the Mustang Band while at Mineola. He was an annual member of the Marching and Concert Bands, and in his junior and senior years he played the drums for the Stage Band. His dedication to the music field was honored when he received a medal from NYSSMA. It is not surprising that Mr. Earnhart's band class was one of his favorite courses of the school day. His after school activi- ties included participation in such sports as football and hockey. In the future. Pat would like to go to college to major in music. KIM HARMON- Many of Kim’s after- noons are occupied with her job in the field of child care. When she isn’t busy working, she finds such outdoor activi- ties as camping, biking, and horseback riding to be very pleasurable. She also enjoys going to parties and listening to the music of the Rolling Stones and Jethro Tull. While she was at Mineola. math with Mrs. Johnson and biology with Mrs. Lynch were her number one classes. Kim would like to travel cross country in the future. LORI HARRINGTON- In her spare time. Lori likes attending concerts and going to the beach. She was interested in the school government and represented her social studies classes in the SO for two years. She was also an annual member of Girls’ Week and was elected to serve as the captain of costume of this event in her junior year. Scholasti- cally, she found English with Mrs. Fish- kin to be her most rewarding class. Upon graduation, Lori plans to enter college 90 Am I Kathleen or Maureen? ROBERT HELM- Robert found Spanish with Mrs. Guberman and art with Ms. Nemser to be his most rewarding classes while he was in high school. He also showed his interest in art by his enjoyment of painting and drawing. Many of his remaining after school hours were taken up by working at a part-time job and participating in such hobbies as biking, boating, and fishing. At present. Robert is unsure of his fu- ture plans. CHRIS-ANN HENRIS- Chris-Ann found being a cheerleader as a senior to be among her most rewarding exper- iences while she was at MHS. She also participated annually in several areas of Girls' Week. Her favorite outdoor ac- tivities include waterskiing, playing paddleball. and going horseback riding. During the winter months, she espe- cially enjoys improving her skiing abili- ties. Dr. Broder. Mr. Pronsky, and Mrs. Migdol were among the teachers who helped to make her school days more interesting. In the years to come. Chris-Ann plans to attend college to study towards a degree in nursing. STEPHEN HEBENSTREIT- Hebs was one of the better runners on Mineola’s track teams during the past four years. His great dedication to this sport was apparent in both the winter and spring as well as during the cross country sea- sons. He occupied much of the rest of his spare time by working at his part- time hospital job and by enjoying such pastimes as going to concerts, playing chess, and being a volunteer on the Mineola Junior Fire Department. When the school day was concerned, he found electronics taught by Mr. Irving and Mr. Young and Mr. Napolitano’s English course to be the most interest- ing of his classes. After graduation. Steve will travel and attend college. TERESA HENDERSON- Teresa is one of the more capable and enthusiastic ath- letes in the Class of 79. She dedicated much of her time and ability to the badminton, volleyball, and basketball teams annually. She was selected as a member of the All-Division basketball team, and she belonged to GAA for two years. Besides sports, the Black Stu- dent Union and the Cottage Club also received much support from her par- ticipation. Being the first girl to finish Metal Shop I and II and attending BOCES for diesel mechanics are both accomplishments which will always re- main among her fondest high school memories. Teresa's future plans are not as yet decided. CHRISTOPHER HERWERTH- Chris was very sports-minded during his years at Mineola. He was a dedicated member of both the baseball and basketball teams, and he participated on them annually. During the school day. he found Mr. Reinhalter to be his favorite teacher, and his most enjoyable class was geometry. His after school inter- ests include biking, driving, and listen- ing to the music of The Doors. In the future. Chris plans to attend college. 91 SUSAN HOFFMANN- Sue has been a member of many organizations during her time in high school. Her participa- tion in the Spanish Club and Explorers' Law Club as a junior and senior took up a large portion of her after school hours. She was also a member of the yearbook staff, an SO representative, and a vital worker for the Substitute Enrichment Program during her senior year. She cited Mr. Reinhalter and Mr. DiNapoli as her favorite teachers of the school day. In the future. Sue would like to increase her knowledge of law in college. ANN MARIE HUGHES- Participating in Girls' Week and playing on the JV and varsity basketball teams were included in Annie's extracurricular activities while she was at MHS. When she was not working at her part-time job. listen- ing to music, playing paddleball. and going skateboarding are all activities she enjoyed. During the school day. so- cial studies classes with Mr. Brock and Mrs. Johnson’s algebra class were her academic favorites. Annie’s plans for the fall include attendance at college to major in accounting. USA HODGES- During her years at Min- eola. Lisa was an active member of the BSU. and she found the classes of Mrs. Lynch. Mr. Pronsky. and Miss Fisher to be very enlightening. In her spare time, she likes to listen to music, especially that of Earth. Wind and Fire and the Commodores. When she's not busy with her after school jobs, meeting new people, playing basketball, and ice skating all head her list of favorite pas- times. After graduation. Lisa plans to become a model and to work as a sec- retary. JEFFREY HOMIRE- Jeff was one of Min- eola High’s most outstanding athletes during his four years here. He played an important part in many Mustang vic- tories on both the lacrosse and football fields. Making and participating in the county lacrosse playoffs during his ju- nior year was his most unforgettable experience at MHS. A part-time job and sports such as skiing, scuba diving and boating fill up the remainder of his free time. Bachelor Survival and social stud- ies were his most enjoyable classes of the school day. and Mr. Tomic and Mr. Kuchinsky were his favorite teachers. Jeff plans to start college in September where he will study business. NORMAN HUNT- Participation in track was very important to Norman while he was at MHS. The spring and winter track teams benefited from Stormin’ Norman’s annual involvement, and he received numerous gold and silver medals for his prowess as a runner. The world of mathematics also plays a significant part in his life, and he found the time to compete as a member of both the Mathletes and Chess Club. Coin collecting, taking pictures, and reading are among his other spare time interests. Academically, he was inducted into the National Honor Soci- ety as a junior, and he cited Mr. Cas- sidy. Mr. Tomic. and Miss Higgins among the teachers he enjoyed the most. Norman's intelligence and deter- mination should continue to prove to be assets to him in the years to come since he plans to attend college to study aerospace engineering. 92 Look out Broadway! Here we come! ERIC JANSEN- Eric’s friendliness and great sense of humor have gained him many friends throughout his four years at Mineola. He was a member of the first place hockey team in the 1978 Intramural Tournament and was a par- ticipant on JV and varsity baseball squads. He was also involved in our stu- dent government as an SO representa- tive. Academically, English and Social Studies 11 were his most rewarding classes, and Mr. Reinhalter and Ms. Healey were chosen as his most inter- esting teachers. Working takes up many of his after school hours, but he does find the time to enjoy camping, playing pool, and listening to music. The college campus awaits Eric upon his graduation. JIM JESBERGER- Many of Jim's inter- ests center around the field of music. He plays the piano and enjoys listening to the songs of the Grateful Dead and attending their concerts. His spare time is also occupied by skiing, camp- ing. and horseback riding. When in school, he enjoyed the classes of Mr. Storch. Mr. Smith. Mrs. Lynch, and Mr Collins. Jim holds a part-time job for a catering firm, and he would like to some day own his own restaurant. ROBERT IMBORNONI- Rusty, a new comer to MHS. has a diversity of inter- ests. While he attended Chaminade. he was a member of the cross country team, and he proved to be a great as- set to our team this past year. Physics with Mr Gibson, his favorite teacher, was his most enjoyable class. After school activities include being captain of the Mineola Junior Fire Department, a member of the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and a teacher of CCD classes. Going to a technical col- lege and a career as an aerospace engi- neer are among Robert's plans for the future. JEFF JENNINGS- Playing on the bas- ketball team for two years and voicing his opinions as an SO representative are two of the activities Jeff pursued in high school. Other pastimes which he finds enjoyable include skiing, motor biking, and going to the concerts of The Who. During the school day. Mr. Napolitano was his favorite teacher, and electronics was his most reward- ing class. College and a career in engi- neering are among Jeff's plans for the future. 93 LAWRENCE JOHNSTON- Larry's dedi- cation to the Mineola music program provided him with many lasting memo- ries. He was a member of both the Concert and Stage Bands, and as a senior, became the drum major for our Marching Band. He also enjoyed per- forming in the pit orchestra for MHS’ production of Funny Girl. Other band activities which were important to him included the Newsday Marching Band Festival and band camp. As for the school day. he found Mr. Brock and Mr Earnhart to be among his most enlight- ening teachers. After graduation. Larry plans to attend college. CHARLES JONES- During the school day. Charles always looked forward to earth science class with Mr. Schmitt. When he wasn’t busy at his part-time job. he found playing softball, going to the beach, and camping to be pleasur- able activities. He also likes to attend concerts and listen to the music of Genesis and Pink Floyd. In the years to come, Charles would like to attend col- lege. SUSAN JOHNSON- English with Mr Napolitano was Sue’s favorite course during her days at MHS. She cited go- ing to see the Broadway show. ’’Grease.’’ with her English class as her most memorable high school exper- ience. When she wasn’t working at her part-time job, she usually enjoyed such pastimes as listening to the music of Fleetwood Mac. ice skating, and going to the beach. Sue’s future plans in- clude travel and attendance at college for interior decorating. MOST POPULAR- Linda Catalanotto and George Chatson DAVID JOYCE- Science classes, espe- cially biology with Mrs. Lynch, and eleventh grade social studies were Da- vid’s academic favorites while he was at Mineola. Some of his after school hours were spent working at a part- time job. while out-of-doors interests such as hunting and camping also oc- cupied his free time. Listening to the music of Steely Dan was another of his most enjoyable pastimes as well. As for the years to come. David plans to pur- sue a career in the tiling business. 4 SUSAN JUDGE- A variety of interests occupy Susan during her spare time. Her athletic activities include skiing, playing paddleball. and swimming. Lis- tening to music and attending concerts are among her other hobbies. In her freshman year, she was a member of the JV basketball team and also partici- pated in Girls’ Week. Academically, she cited her favorite classes as social studies with Mr. Brock and science with Mrs. Lynch. Attendance at nursing school is included in Susan's future plans. AUTUMN KASH- Autumn’s school day was made more interesting thanks to her favorite teachers. Mr. Malle and Mr. Mishket. The subjects which were her most rewarding ones during her years at MHS were math, English, and social studies. She is also a person who enjoys sports, and she participated in Nassau County’s Special Olympics where she won first place in the 50 yard dash. Her other spare time inter- ests include listening to the songs of the Bay City Rollers and attending con- certs. Autumn plans to further her edu- cation in the years to come. LORI KARCHER- Some of Lori's most enjoyable pastimes include boating, playing tennis, and going to the beach. Many of her remaining after school hours were occupied by participating in FBLA and working at her part-time job at an insurance agency. As for the school day. she cited Social Studies 11 with Mr. Brock and Mrs. Berson's ac- counting class to be among her favor- ite courses. She also found receiving a business award to be one of her more memorable high school experiences. Lori would like to make use of her busi- ness knowledge in the years to come by attending college to major in this area. MAUREEN KELLY- The wide world of sports has played a significant role in Maureen’s high school years. Field hockey, softball, and Girls' Week bas- ketball were among the teams which benefited from her athletic prowess. Coming in second in the 1978 Nassau County Softball Playoffs will always re- main as one of her fondest memories of high school. She also enjoyed play- ing PBC softball, jogging, and biking. All of her athletic capabilities were put to good use this year in her position as Girls’ Sports Editor of Signet ’79, a task she fulfilled in a talented style. The Cor- pus Christi Youth Center was another group which benefited from her in- volvement. Scholastically, she was in- ducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and she cited social studies with Mr. Johnson, chemistry with Mr. Cassidy, and biology with Mr. Connolly as her academic favorites. Sports- minded. optimistic, friendly, thought- ful. benevolent, agile, loquacious, learned. Maureen plans to attend col- lege to major in computer science. ! V r , f A GERALYN KIVLIGHN- Participating in Girls' Week in her junior year and tak- ing Mr. Miller's driver education course were Geri’s most memorable exper- iences while she was at MHS. Some of the other classes she most enjoyed in- cluded German, social studies, and English. Many of her spare hours were spent dancing, going to the beach, playing softball, and working at her part-time job. After graduation. Geri will attend college to study law. 95 PETER KOMAROW- Numerous organi zations benefited from Pete's partici- pation throughout his four years at MHS. Playing in the Band and running on both the cross country and winter track teams were activities through which he evidenced his school spirit and enthusiasm. He dedicated much of his time to the Question Mark and held the position of Boys Sports Editor as a senior. He also served as vice-presi- dent of the Spanish Club. Scholastical- ly. he was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and science proved to be one of his most interest- ing subjects, especially when it was taught by Mr. Spacie. In the fall. Peter intends to go to college. I whistle while I work. JULIE-ANN KRUEGER- Latin and driv- er's ed were the courses which left the deepest impression on Julie while she was at MHS. The classes of both Miss Higgins and Mr. Pronsky will semper remain among her fondest high school memories. When the after school hours were concerned, the world of business was important to her. and she took part in FBLA and worked part- time as an assistant secretary. Singing with Chorus, fund-raising for the March of Dimes and Cerebral Palsy, camping, and listening to music are some of the other ways in which she spends her spare time. Julie’s concern for others and her business training should prove beneficial to her in the future since she plans to work as a secretary. % CHARLES KRAMS- Theatre was Chuck’s main interest while he was at Mineola. His hard work and participa- tion in almost every MHS production for the past four years have made him a welcome member of the Fine Arts Department. His skills as both an actor and stager earned him membership into the Thespian troupe in his fresh- man year. In addition, he was a scribe, stage manager, and co-president of this group. Academically, he enjoyed Choral Ensemble with Mr. Fey and was inducted into the National Honor Soci- ety as a junior. Chuck’s plans for the fall include joining the Air Force and continuing his education. ERICH KRUEGER- Erich s interest in hockey was demonstrated by his par- ticipation in the school gym hockey tournaments. He cited the game when his team scored a goal in five seconds as his most memorable experience. He was also a member of the Chess Club since his junior year, and he worked on the Question Mark as a freshman. Eng- lish. science, and gym were his most enjoyable classes, and Mr. Carboine proved to be his favorite teacher. After school, he spent his time playing soft- ball. writing, and listening to music. Upon graduation, Erich plans to travel and to attend college. ROBERT KRUSE- Bob s after school in- terests range from playing backgam- mon to listening to the music of Led Zeppelin. He also likes paddleball. bowl- ing. and going to concerts. Where the class day was concerned. Mrs. Lynch and Mrs Petraglia were his favorite teachers, and biology and accounting proved to be his most rewarding courses. After graduation. Bob would like to obtain an associate's degree in business and then work as an accoun- tant. V MOST INTELLIGENT- Debbie Donohue and Aaron Bauer BRUCE KUBAT- Bruce was a dedicated member of the Mustang Band for three years. Some of his remaining leisure time was occupied by going to con- certs. jogging, and listening to the mu- sic of his favorite group. Yes. At MHS. Mr. Napolitano was his favorite teach- er. and electronics was definitely his most enlightening and memorable course. After graduation. Bruce will add to his knowledge of the electronics field by majoring in this subject at col- lege. JOHN KUDLACK- Throughout his years at MHS. John found his English classes to be very rewarding, and Mr. Castel- lano was the teacher he liked most. In his free time, he participates in various outdoor activities. He enjoys horse- back riding and camping as well as go- ing to the beach and boating. John is presently undecided about what he will do in the years to come. ANN KUGLER- Listening to music and cooking are two hobbies which Ann en- joys in her spare time. She also lists swimming, biking, and hiking among her pastimes. While she attended MHS. Girls' Week and FBLA were her main extracurricular activities for three years. During the school day. she found many teachers interesting, but Mr. Castellano was her favorite. As of now. Ann is unsure of her future plans. 97 CAROL KURZ- Carol’s most rewarding courses of the past four years were Mr. Smith's English class and science taught by Mr. Schmitt. She was a par- ticipant in Girls’ Week as a freshman, and in her free time she enjoys going to concerts, movies, and the beach. She also finds such activities as biking and listening to all types of music to be par- ticularly pleasurable. In the coming years. Carol would like to continue to study foreign languages and eventually work for an airline. KAREN KWESTAL- Hairstyling is defi- nitely one of Karen’s most pleasurable pastimes. She learned a great deal about this subject from the courses in cosmetology which she studied at BOCES. Working at a part-time job also took up many of her after school hours. Another of her favorite spare time activities is listening to the music of numerous rock groups and attend- ing their concerts. Karen’s plans for the years to come are not yet certain. FAVORITE TEACHERS- Mrs. Guberman and Mr. Brock JOSEPH KUSKOWSKI- Joe. a friendly member of the Class of '79. gets along easily with others, and he cited meet- ing new people and teachers as his fon- dest high school memory. He found science and English to be the two sub- jects he liked the most during the school day. and he selected Mr. Cas- sidy’s chemistry class, earth science, and English with both Mr. Romano and Ms. Hampton as his favorite courses. Involvement in sports such as gym hockey, football, and swimming occu- pied many of his leisure hours. After graduation. Joe plans to join the Navy. KATHERINE KWESTAL- Katherine found her membership in DECA to be a very rewarding experience. Her partici- pation and work in this club aided her in winning a second place award for her diorama entry in one of DECA’s compe- titions. During the school day. photog- raphy was her favorite course, and Mr Castellano was the teacher she most enjoyed having. She likes numerous hobbies, including ceramics, ice skat- ing and drawing. She also spent many of her after school hours working at a part-time job. Katherine plans to live in the mountains in the future. V I 98 ROSEMARIE LACAPRA- Ro. a popular member of our class, devoted much of her time to extracurricular activities. She was an enthusiastic participant in Girls' Week, and she acted as captain of song for this event. Being a Cheer- leader took up many of her remaining hours during the past three years, es- pecially when she served as the varsity captain as a senior. She is also a skilled dancer, and she demonstrated her abilities in this area in the MHS produc- tions of Funny Girl and South Pacific. During the academic day. English with Ms. Healey and earth science with Mr. Schmitt were the two courses she con- sidered her favorites. Ro's cheery per- sonality and friendliness should be as- sets to her when she attends college to major in communications. PETER LAMPASONA- Many of Pete's activities at MHS were centered around the Music Department. He was a four year member of the Mustang Band, and he also performed with the Orchestra. He enjoyed going to Band Camp annually, and his skilled clarinet playing earned him a number of NYSSMA medals and a position in the All-County Band for two years. Partici- pating in Junior Mathletes and playing hockey took up some of the remainder of his free time. Scholastically, he was inducted into the National Honor Soci- ety as a junior, and he cited math with Mr. Scarola to be among the classes he liked the most. Pete's future plans in- clude attendance at college. MICHAEL LAROSE- Mike contributed his athletic abilities to many teams while he was in high school. He was a dedicated member of varsity football and cited scoring the winning touch- down in his first game as a junior to be an experience he will never forget. He also played MAA baseball. PBC softball, and hockey in the Nassau County league. He showed his interest in school government by acting as an SO representative and helping with this group’s carnival. Academically, social studies with Mr Brock and English with Mr. Smith were his favorite courses. In the years to come. Mike plans to at- tend college to major in business. ARIEL LACLAUSTRA- A number of ac- tivities occupy Ariel in his free time. He enjoys playing baseball and tennis, and he was a member of the Mineola soc- cer team as a sophomore. He also likes reading, going to movies, and listening to the music of the Bee Gees. The Question Mark benefited from his par- ticipation as a freshman, and helping with the SO Variety Show was an ex- perience which he found to be very memorable. During the school day. he considered Spanish with Mrs. Guber- man and Accounting I with Mrs. Berson to be his favorite classes. The latter course will be useful to Ariel at college where he plans to study business. STEPHEN LANDINI- Steve has a great interest in the field of sports. He dis- played his talents on the Mustang foot- ball and baseball teams for several years, was a member of the MAA base- ball team, and played both PBC foot- ball and basketball. Boating and fishing are two more of his favorite pastimes. During the school day. gym was his most enjoyable class, and Mr. Schwabe was his number one teacher. Steve is presently unsure of his future plans. 99 DOLORES LAVELLE- English, especially when it was taught by Mr. Romano, proved to be the academic highlight of Dolores' days at MHS. She was a par- ticipant in the Work Experience Pro- gram and also held a part-time job at a law office. During some of her leisure hours, she likes going to the movies, being with friends, and listening to the music of her favorite group. Genesis. Following her graduation. Dolores plans to attend college and train to be- come either a legal or medical secre- tary. OSCAR LEPE- Oscar will always re- member the first impressions he re- ceived when he walked into the build- ing as a freshman. The teachers who helped him make the most of his high school years were Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Miller, and Mrs. Natter. He found that metal shop provided him with much interesting knowledge, and he consid- ered it his favorite class. When the school day was finished, he kept busy with such activities as playing paddle- ball. bowling, and scuba diving. Among Oscar's plans for the future is a career as an electrical engineer. PAUL LERNER- While Paul attended Mineola. Mr. Young's and Mr. Irving's electronics courses were the ones he found the most interesting and memo- rable. When he is not busy with his part-time job. he enjoys photography, playing chess, and reading. He also spends some of his spare time collect- ing both coins and stamps. Paul's plans for the years ahead include either working as a key punch operator or entering the field of electronics. SANDRA LAVENZIANO- Sandra, a friendly and outgoing individual, was chosen by her classmates as Class Flirt. She was actively involved in Girls’ Week for four years and served as cap- tain of this event as a freshman and sophomore. She further evidenced her leadership qualities as both Sopho- more Class Treasurer and Junior Class Vice-president. In addition, she was a member of Mineola's Rockettes and cites her participation in this group to be among her fondest remembrances of MHS. She was also an SO represen- tative throughout her high school years. She regarded Mr. Villani and Mr. Schmitt as the most interesting of all her teachers. Sandra's pleasant per- sonality should aid her when she at- tends college as an English or journal- ism major. CANDY LENNEY Camping, going to concerts and the beach, and listening to the songs of her favorite rock group. Genesis, are all pastimes which Candy enjoys in her spare hours. Much of her remaining free time is occupied with a part-time job at a nearby supermarket. While she was attending MHS. the teachers whom she thought were the most interesting included Mr. Brock and Mr. Collins. As for the years to come. Candy is unsure of her plans. 100 PATTI LETTIERE- Patti enjoyed attend- ing BOCES during her high school years. She took Cosmetology I and II, and the knowledge she gained from these courses helped her to obtain a part-time job at a beauty parlor. At MHS. she found that social studies with Mr. Brock and driver education with Mr. Pronsky both left her with many experiences she will never forget. As a freshman, she was a member of the girls’ varsity basketball team. She also likes such other sports as swimming and paddleball. After graduation. Patti plans to pursue a career in cosmetolo- gy GUS LIGNOS- Throughout high school. Gus displayed his athletic talents by being an important part of various Min- eola teams. He was a four year mem- ber of the Mustang baseball squad and proved to be a very valuable infielder Basketball is another sport in which he excelled, and he demonstrated his abilities in this game as a varsity letter winner for three years. He also partici- pated on the JV soccer team as a ju- nior. Besides sports, he enjoyed play- ing the clarinet in the MHS Band. In the fall. Gus plans to attend college. That’ll be 65$ for the first Vi mile. JAMES LETTIERI- Playing paddleball. going to the beach, and camping are a few of the ways Jim spends his after school hours. Listening to music and attending various concerts are two other pastimes he finds pleasurable He also enjoyed playing on the Mineola basketball and lacrosse squads as a freshman and sophomore. Where school was concerned, Mr Brock was his favorite teacher, and electronics with Mr. Young was his most valuable course. In the future. Jim plans to fol- low a career in the field of criminal jus- tice. DON LINDSLY- Don likes to work on cars and displayed his interest in this area by attending BOCES to study auto mechanics. Playing hockey, skate- boarding. and boating are among the other activities he finds enjoyable. Aca- demically. his geometry class with Mr Reinhalter was the course that was the most profitable to him. Don plans to become an auto mechanic in the years to come. 101 MARY LODISE- Mary gained much knowledge about the art of cosmetolo- gy during her two years of study at BOCES. She won many awards for her abilities in this field and was a make-up person and hairstylist for various plays produced by the St. Aldan’s Chapel Players. She is also interested in paint- ing. drawing, and horseback riding. Mr. Pronsky’s photography class was her favorite course of the school day Mary plans to work as a beautician and to some day own her own beauty shop. LINDA LOPEZ- Linda’s most rewarding courses of the past four years proved to be Spanish with Mrs. Guberman and English 10. After school, she enjoys nu- merous hobbies which include boating, horseback riding, painting, and going to the movies. She also holds a part- time job in an office. Entrance into the business world awaits Linda after graduation. LISA LOCURTO- Student government. Fine Arts. Phys Ed- these are the areas to which Lisa contributed her talents, and they are part of the reason she was voted Most Versatile. School Spir- ited. and Dramatic Senior Girl. She was Sophomore Class President. SO Vice- president as a junior, and an SO repre- sentative. Where the Fine Arts Depart- ment was concerned, she sang with the Chorus, participated in All County Chorus, served as President and Vice- president of Thespians, and was a member of Drama Club and Band. She also held parts in such school plays as Dames at Sea and Night Must Fall, and she will long be remembered for her role as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Play- ing varsity volleyball and constructing winning Girls' Week floats were two of her other activities. Lisa, the Senior Girl Most Likely to Succeed, should continue to use her creativity and de- termination in all her future endeavors. MARY ALICE LOPES- While she was at- tending MHS. Mary Alice was an active member of both the Portuguese and Spanish Clubs for two years, and she was elected president of the Spanish Club as a junior. Academically. Spanish with Mr. DiNapoli was her most enjoy- able class, while Ms. Healey and Mr. Smith were her favorite teachers. Much of her free time is spent listening to the music of Cat Stevens and work- ing as a typist in a law firm. In her remaining spare hours, she likes to dance, paint, and draw. Attendance at college and a major in business admin- istration are among Mary Alice's future plans. MOST MUSICAL- Sue Wright and Mike Fitzpatrick 102 DEAN LOSQUADRO- Dean finds sports to be one of his more enjoyable pas- times. While he was in high school, he was a member of the Mineola baseball team as a junior and a senior, and he also liked playing football and going bowling. During the school day. his number one class was metal shop with Mr. Miller, and attending BOCES for auto body was also a valuable part of his education. After graduation. Dean plans to attend college. SYDNEY LUCKE- Drama was an impor- tant aspect of Sydney's school days. She acted in various plays and musi- cals including The Butler Did It and Dames at Sea, worked backstage for many shows, and co-directed Night Must Fall. She found the additional time to perform in the SO Variety Shows and serve as scribe and then as public relations person for the Thespi- ans. She also acted as representative to the PTSA. Scholastically, social studies and English were her most memorable classes, and her favorite teachers were Dr. Broder and Mr. Brock. Sydney’s future plans include attendance at college. TERESA LOUREIRO- Teresa s ability to work well with people has made her a welcome addition to several clubs at MHS. She participated in Girls' Week for three years and was an active member of the Spanish Club. As a sen- ior. much of her remaining spare time was devoted to serving as the Business Editor of Signet '79, and she also wrote paragraphs for the senior section of this yearbook. Playing tennis, dancing, and listening to the music of the Bea- tles and Peter Frampton are among her other pastimes. Academically. Mrs. Migdol and Dr. Broder were two of her favorite teachers. Teresa plans to at- tend college to prepare for a career as an elementary school teacher. ANNMARIE LUBRANO- Annmane en- joyed many of her classes while she was at MHS. Driver Education with Mr. Miller. Mr. DiNapoli’s Italian course, and English taught by Mr. Smith were among those that topped her list of favorite subjects. After school, she was a member of a youth group, and she liked playing paddleball. biking, and go- ing to movies. Annmarie will enter the business world in the near future. MARY LYNN- The courses in child care and nursing which Mary took at BOCES provided her with much valuable knowledge. Mr. Basiliere's social stud- ies class and English with Ms. Healey were two other classes she found inter- esting. After school, she likes camping, going to the beach, attending con- certs. and listening to the songs of the Grateful Dead and the New Riders. Travel and an airline career are among Mary's plans for the years to come. 103 WILLIAM MACKEY- English 10 with Ms Healey and social studies with Mr. Brock were the two courses Bill en- joyed the most while at MHS. Where extracurricular activities were con- cerned. he played on a number of Min- eola’s athletic teams including the bas- ketball. baseball, and soccer squads. When not busy with his part-time job. he also found camping, playing paddle- ball. and listening to music to be plea- surable pastimes. Bill plans to attend college in the coming years. SUSAN MALEK- Sue was involved in a number of activities while she was at MHS. Athletically, she participated in gymnastic intramurals and was a Girls' Week Cheerleader annually. She also cared about the activities of our class, and she served as class secretary for two years. Rockettes was another group to which she contributed her time, and she will always remember go- ing to band camp with this organization among her most memorable high school experiences. Academically, she found English with Ms. Healey, social studies with Mr. Storch. and photogra- phy with Mr. Pronsky to be her most valuable classes. In her leisure hours, she enjoys boating and going to con- certs and the beach. The college cam- pus awaits Sue in the fall. JOHN MACEJKA- Being an SO repre- sentative and playing on the JV la- crosse team were two of John’s main activities during his high school years. He enjoyed metal shop with Mr. Miller and will always remember taking driver education. Working at his part-time jobs, going to the beach, and camping are three pastimes which he pursues in many of his free hours. Following graduation. John plans to continue his education. SANDY MAGLIATO- Sandy’s enthusi- asm for the 1950’s is evidenced by her selection of the music of this time peri- od. especially the songs of Sha Na Na. to be her favorite. She also enjoys go- ing to the movies, camping, and sew- ing. while her athletic interests include swimming, playing softball, and bowl- ing. Where school was concerned. Ms. Azrak and Mr. Witt proved to be her number one teachers, and she felt that getting her high school ring was her most unforgettable event at Mineola. Attendance at modeling school and then college are among Sandy’s plans for the future. MIKE MALONEY- Mike will long be re- membered by his classmates for his original sense of humor and the unique brand of comedy which helped him to win the titles of Class Comic and Most Individualistic Senior Boy. Throughout high school, he occupied much of his time with activities in the area of the performing arts. Acting in the Mineola production of Night Must Fall, being a member of both the St. Aidan’s Chapel Players and the Thespians, demon- strating his talents as a stand-up comedian and impersonator in three SO Variety Shows, and serving as the anchorman for the Sunrise Report are all ways in which he evidenced his dra- matic abilities. As a senior, he showed an interest in student government by holding the position of SO President. In the future. Mike plans to pursue a ca- reer in the theater. 104 Dear Ann Landers JOSEPH MANDRACCHIA- Looking for Joe? You can probably find him in the TV Studio where he spent numerous hours during the past four years. He also took part in the Student Organiza- tion and served as a representative to this group. Working at a part-time job. horseback riding, and skiing were other activities which occupied many of his remaining spare hours. In the years to come. Joe will pursue a career in com- munications working for a major televi- sion network. FERNANDA MARQUES Fernanda par- ticipated in Girls' Week as a sophomore and cited this event as one of her most memorable high school experiences. Other school organizations in which she was an active member were the Spanish and Portuguese Clubs. When she was not busy with these groups, she enjoyed listening to music, danc- ing. and traveling. Scholastically. Ms. Healey's English class and biology with Mrs. Lynch were her favorite courses. After graduation. Fernanda would like to go to college and then get a job which will enable her to work with chil- dren. MICHAEL MAMMINA- Michael's great- est interests lie in the fields of art and photography. He belonged to the Art Club throughout high school, contrib- uted his talents to the MHS Art Show for four years, and cited Ms. Nemser and Mr. Pronsky to be his favorite teachers. As a senior, he also found the time to take some pictures for the yearbook. Swimming, playing tennis, and listening to music are some of his other pastimes. Michael plans to enter the world of commercial art and design upon graduation. ILAN MARKOVITZ- Man is a skillful pho- tographer. and his talents earned him an award for excellence in this area. In his leisure hours, he enjoys going hik- ing, playing backgammon, and canoe- ing. Working at a part-time job also took up much of his spare time. During the school day. he found photography with Mr. Pronsky and chemistry taught by Mr. Zusselman to be his favorite classes at Mineola. Han plans to pursue a career in photography or veterinary science after he attends college. 105 PATRICK MCALLISTER- Although Pat held a part-time job during his high school years, he still found the time to participate in several activities in his after school hours. He played on the Mineola basketball team as a freshman and a sophomore, and he enjoyed tak- ing pictures, skiing, and listening to the music of his favorite group. Passport. When he was in school, electronics was his most rewarding course, and Mr. Na- politano was his number one teacher. Pat’s plans for the years to come are undecided at this time. MATT MCBREEN- Working on cars is one of Matt's favorite hobbies. This was reflected by his two year study of auto mechanics at BOCES and his part- time job at a gas station. He is also interested in motorcycling, and he spent some of his remaining leisure time playing baseball, fishing, and go- ing to concerts. At MHS. social studies with Mr. Brock and English with Ms. Healey were the classes he most en- joyed. Among Matt’s hopes for the fu- ture is making a lot of money in what- ever field he enters. tt.l MARIANNE MAYCE- Marianne felt that English with Mr. Smith was her most rewarding class at MHS. and she found Mr. Collins and Mr. Basiliere to be among the teachers she liked the most. In her leisure hours, she enjoys taking pictures, playing backgammon, going horseback riding, and hiking. She also has a great interest in plants and attended classes at BOCES to study horticulture. After graduation. Mar- ianne’s plans include traveling around the country to meet new and interest- ing people and going to college. This is the way Jack LaLanne does it. BRIAN MCCANN- Brian spent much of his time during his years at Mineola participating on Mustang sports teams. He played lacrosse annually and was also a member of the football squad as a junior. In his leisure hours, he enjoys skiing, camping, and biking. Metal shop was his most interesting course of the school day. and Ms. Hampton and Mr. Kuchinsky were the instructors whom he cited as his favorites. In the future. Brian intends to work and attend col- lege. 106 LYNN MCCARTHY- During her years at MHS. Lynn showed a great aptitude for business skills, especially in the field of shorthand. She was awarded certifi- cates for her ability in this area, and she won third place in a shorthand competition at a local high school. She will always remember math with Mr. Terracciano fondly, and she also en- joyed driver education. Her afternoons are usually occupied with her part-time job. but in her leisure hours she liked reading, biking, and listening to the songs of Billy Joel. In the future. Lynn plans to make good use of the knowl- edge she gained at Mineola when she pursues a career as a secretary. THERESA MCCULLOUGH- Attending concerts and going to the beach are two of Theresa's most pleasurable pas- times. She also enjoys listening to mu- sic. especially jazz, in her free hours. While she was at MHS. Mrs. Lynch was one of her favorite teachers, and she also thought English with Ms. Hampton was an interesting class. Going to col- lege. obtaining a job. and traveling are among Theresa's foremost goals in the years ahead. PATRICIA MCHUGH- Dedication and involvement son the words which most adeptly describe Trish's high school years. GAA member. Officer in the Spanish Club. Leader Corps partici- pant. Dancer for Girls’ Week. Member of the Funny Girl Prop Committee. Athlete. Cheerleader. Holder of rifle for the Band Color Guard. Intramural play- er. National Honor Society inductee as a junior. Exchange Student- these are some of the ways in which she evi- denced her concern for MHS. Two fac- ets of the Phys Ed Department particu- larly profited from her leadership since she was both Captain of Girls' Week in junior year and Co-Captain of Varsity Cheering as a senior. Being the Under- classmen Editor of Signet '78 and hold- ing the position of Editor-in-Chief of Signet ’79 were further ways in which she evidenced her school spirit. She fulfilled her Signet chores with talent, responsibility, individualism, sensitiv- ity. honor, and she proofread reliably, edited proficiently, presided impres- sively each and every afternoon of her senior year over the production of this yearbook. Of all her experiences at MHS. she found the opportunity of be- ing an Exchange Student in Mexico to be her most memorable one. Scholas- tically. Mr. Cassidy and Ms. Shkolmck helped to make her high school days more fun and interesting. As for the direction Trish will follow in the years to come, it will involve college and at- tendance at law school. STEVE MCCARTHY- Everyone who knows Steve is familiar with his favorite greeting. How we doin'? During his years at MHS. his major extracurricular activities involved track, and his par- ticipation on the cross-country, winter, and spring teams left him with his greatest high school memories. He is also a dedicated member of the Mmeo- la Fire Department, and he spends many of his free hours at the firehouse. Where the school day was concerned, his most enjoyable courses were those taught by Mr. Zusselman and Mr. Witt. After graduation. Steve plans to contin- ue with his interest in fire fighting and become a professional fireman. TAMARA MCFARLAND- English with Mr. Napolitano and Mrs. Kurs' third year Spanish class were the courses which proved to be the most rewarding for Tamara. In her spare hours, swim- ming. playing backgammon, and going to the beach are some of the activities which head her list of favorites. She is also fond of music, and she likes to sing and play the piano. Tamara’s future plans include attendance at college. KATHLEEN MCKILLOP- Participation in the Work Experience Program took up a great deal of Kathy's time during her junior and senior years. She consid- ered driver education with Mr Miller to be one of her most valuable courses at MHS. Her after school hours were oc- cupied by such pastimes as going to concerts, traveling, and listening to the music of Led Zeppelin. She also enjoys many sports including horseback rid- ing. tennis, and hockey. College and travel are among Kathy's plans for the years following graduation. KATHY MELVIN- Playing the guitar, be- ing with friends, and writing poems are three ways in which Kathy employs her after school time. Other hobbies she finds pleasurable include camping and listening to the music of the Grateful Dead and the Charlie Daniels Band While at MHS. she regarded Mr. Castel- lano as her number one teacher. Kathy plans to travel to California in the fu- ture and then possibly live in the South. PATRICIA MEYER- Geometry class with Mrs. Johnson and English with Ms. Morgan were courses which Patricia most enjoyed while attending MHS. When she was not busy with a part- time job at an office, horseback riding, playing tennis, and listening to music were all pastimes of which she was ex- tremely fond. She also liked going ski- ing during the winter months. Patricia plans to continue her education in col- lege by studying in the field of design. TARA MCPARTLAND- Tara took part in a number of activities during her high school years. She was an annual par- ticipant in the dance and entrance seg- ments of Girls’ Week and was a high- kicking member of the Rockettes for three years. She also belonged to GAA. She found the additional time to take a role in school government by acting as an SO representative and by serving as Sophomore Class Secretary. Where the school day was concerned, biology with Mrs. Lynch and social studies with Mr. Storch were the classes she cited as the most enjoyable. In the fall. Tara plans to attend college where she will study towards a career in nursing. GRACE MENEGAY- Grace dedicated many of her free hours during high school to working as a volunteer candy striper at a nearby hospital. She also found the time to hold a part-time job. She enjoyed her participation in Girls’ Week and will always recall it fondly. Academically, she liked many classes especially photography with Mr Pronsky and French with Ms. Salem- son. In the future. Grace plans to move to California and attend college there. 108 JERRY MIHALITSIANOS- Musical, ac- tive. handsome, optimistic, sociable- these are all adjectives which describe Jerry, our Friendliest Senior Boy. His praiseworthy performances in the MHS musicals. Funny Girl and Dames at Sea, helped him to win the addition- al title of Most Dramatic. He further displayed his musical abilities in the an- nual Variety Shows and cited being an emcee for this event as a junior and portraying Elvis in the Gong Show to be experiences he will never forget. He was also a member of the Student Ad- visory Committee and served as SO Secretary during his junior year. Where the school day was concerned. English with Mr. Romano and Spanish with Mr Ash were the two classes he enjoyed the most. In his spare hours, he likes listening to the music of both the Bea- tles and Wings, and he plays the bass in a band. Jerry hopes to reap the benefit of zany, zealous ideas about music which he has since he plans to follow up on his musical interests in the years to come. I didn't know that air pollution was getting that bad! LAWRENCE MICERA- With Larry's easy-going nature and friendly person- ality. it’s easy to see why his peers se- lected him as our Class Flirt. While at MHS. he was an avid participant in the activities sponsored by the Phys Ed De- partment. He was an excellent football player for four years and served as one of Mineola’s varsity captains as a sen- ior. He was also an annual member of the lacrosse team, and his skills and sportsmanship were great assets to the squad. Outside of school, he enjoys such sports as hunting, hiking, and fish- ing. Scholastically. Mr. DiNapoli and Mr. Miller were his favorite teachers, and metal shop was the course he liked the most. In the fall. Larry plans to at- tend college. CATHERINE MILLSPAUGH- Many as pects of life at MHS will be the poorer when Catherine graduates in June. Thespian. Holder of numerous offices. Editor. Stager. Production Manager. In charge of South Pacific, Accompanist. National Honor Society Inductee- these are some of her numerous ac- complishments. Dames at Sea, Funny Girl, The Butler Did It, South Pacific, and Variety and Gong Shows are all productions in which she had a part. She served these various shows in such capacities as Stage Manager. Stu- dent Director, and Performer. Two oth- er facets of the Fine Arts Department which profited from her membership were the Orchestra and Chorus, and she was also elected President of Thes- pians in her senior year Outside of school, she found the additional time to act for the St. Aidan's Chapel Play- ers. As a senior, she spent many of her spare hours working as Senior Editor of Signet '79. She carried out her Signet chores with quality, understanding, en- thusiasm. sincerity, talent, intelligence, optimism, nobility, noteworthiness. An- thony. imagination, responsibility, en- ergy. Academically, she enjoyed the classes of Mr. Zusselman. Mr. Wargo. and Mrs. Migdol the most, was chosen for Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and was named a Na- tional Merit Scholarship Commended Student. Majoring assiduously in di- recting at college is Catherine’s goal for the years to come. JEFFREY MILLSTEIN- The world of mathematics is important to Jeff. He found both computer science and math to be his most enlightening courses at MHS. and he cited Mr To- m.ic, Mr. Parsons. Mr. Scarola. and Mr. Q. among his favorite teachers. In his after school hours, two groups particu- larly benefited from his involvement. Athletically, he was a member of the spring and winter track teams through- out his high school years, and he won numerous medals for his running abili- ties. As a senior, a major percentage of his spare time was devoted to his posi- tion as Layout Editor of Signet '79. Cropping, overlapping, measuring, plotting, using wheels, totaling figures, enlarging, reducing- these were skills which he put to good use on all the pages of this yearbook. He fulfilled his Signet duties with quality, erudition, dedication, and responsibility, perfec- tion. imagination. The National Honor Society to which he was inducted as a junior was another organization in which he participated and a group of which he was Treasurer during his sen- ior year. A major portion of his addi- tional after school time was spent working as an active member of his temple youth group. Jeff's energy, foresight, friendliness should be assets to him in college where he will major in computer science and study toward a career in the field of computer technol- ogy. i CONNIE MISCHLER- Connie will always regard the 1978 Junior Senior Prom as her most enjoyable experience in high school. Scholastically, she considered Mr. Basiliere's social studies class to be one of her more interesting ones, and Mr. Villani and Mr. Valeri were the teachers she liked the most. In her spare time, she finds driving, playing tennis, and going to the beach to be pleasurable pastimes. She also was a member of FBLA as a junior. Connie plans to enter the working world after graduation. ASSIUT MOLINA Assiut enjoyed par- ticipating in Girls' Week and cites it as her most memorable high school ex- perience. She also belonged to FBLA and was a member of the Spanish Club for two years. During the school day. she liked her biology class the most and considered Ms. Healey and Mr. Ba- siliere to be her two favorite teachers. When not working at her part-time job. she finds pleasure in such activities as dancing, cooking, and horseback rid- ing. Assiut would like to travel and at- tend college in the years to come. Anyone can grow sideburns like that. MICHELLE MITCHELL- Working at a nearby store and jogging are two activi- ties that keep Michelle busy in her after school hours. Other hobbies she en- joys are listening to music, painting, and fishing. When she was in school. English was the most rewarding of all her courses, especially when it was taught by Mr. Castellano. In the future. Michelle plans to join the Navy to study computer programming. CHERYL MOSES- English taught by Mr. Smith and Mr. Romano and earth sci- ence with Mr. Schmitt were the courses which Cheryl found the most enjoyable while she was at MHS. She was a member of the BSU and will look back upon her participation in this group's fashion show as a very worth- while experience. In her free time, she worked as a cashier, played basketball and ping-pong, and attended concerts. College and a major in communica- tions are among Cheryl’s plans for the future. 110 DANIEL MURPHY- English with Miss Higgins and math with Mr. Embler proved to be the highlights of Danny's school day. His study of refrigeration and air conditioning at BOCES was an- other important part of his education, and he gained much valuable knowl- edge from the time he spent there. In his after school hours, he held a part- time job. but he still managed to be involved in sports. He played on the Mineola football team and cited la- crosse with Coach Ross to be a memo- rable experience. Skiing and swimming are among his other favorite pastimes. After graduation. Danny plans to enter the Air Force. KENT NORBERG- A number of athletic interests occupy Kent in his spare time. Playing football and paddleball. boating, scuba diving, and jogging are among his pastimes. He also likes going to concerts and listening to the music of the Beatles and Crosby. Stills and Nash. During the school day. he dili- gently worked for SEP for two years and found English with Ms Healey to be his favorite course. In the fall. Kent will study science and electronics at college. PAT MURDOCK- Pat spent many enjoy- able hours working in MHS’ theatrical productions. She acted in Please. No Flowers as a freshman and in the fol- lowing years held leading roles in The Ant Bed and Night Must Fall. She be- came a Thespian as a sophomore and also served as this group's vice-presi- dent. Photography is another of her major pastimes, and she attended BOCES for this subject and considered Mr. Pronsky’s photography course to be one of her favorites. English with Ms. Healey proved to be another of her most interesting classes. In the future. Pat will use her knowledge of photogra- phy to pursue a career in this field. MICHAEL MURPHY- Sports took up a large part of Mike's after school hours. He played on the MHS lacrosse team annually and cited being a member of the JV lacrosse squad, coached by Mr. Ross, as his most memorable high school experience. He also aided the Mustangs on the football field as a freshman. He enjoys many other athle- tic activities including skateboarding, playing paddleball. and jogging. During the school day. two years of auto me- chanics at BOCES and English with Mr. Smith were his favorite classes. Mike would like to work in the automotive industry in the future. THOMAS O'BRIEN- Tom is a dedicated athlete. During the winter, he enjoys skiing and playing ice hockey, while many of his summer hours are spent out on the softball field. Gym hockey is another activity in which he liked par- ticipating. and he cited winning the MHS tournament as a junior to be his most unforgettable experience while in school. Scholastically. Ms. Healey's English class and metal shop with Mr. Miller were his favorite courses. In Sep- tember. Tom plans to go to college to study in the area of the marine sci- ences. in GERARD O’CONNELL- Of the many courses which Gerard studied at Mm- eola, English, taught by Mr. Castellano, and electronics were the two that he most enjoyed. Outside of school, he can often be found at the beach or at concerts, and camping, boating, and skiing are among his other pastimes. As a junior, he participated in VIC and during his senior year he was involved in the Work Experience Program. At- tending college is included in Gerard's plans for the future. MIKE O’LEARY- Mike proved to be one of the most outstanding athletes in the Class of 79. His abilities in the area of sports were an asset to the Mmeola football and lacrosse squads for four years. As a junior, he was chosen to receive All- Conference football hon- ors. and he served as a Mustang team captain as a senior. When he is not playing one of these sports, some of his free time is occupied by camping, going to concerts, and listening to the music of Genesis. During the school day. earth science with his favorite teacher. Mr. Schmitt, was his most li- kable class Mike plans to enter the working world after graduation in June. ANDREW ODNOHA- The courses of- fered by the Math and Science Depart- ments proved to be Andy’s favorites during his high school years He par- ticularly enjoyed having Mr. Tomic and Mr. Cassidy as teachers, and he cited their classes as his most interesting subjects. In his after school hours, he was fond of such sports as paddleball. bowling, and skiing, and he was also able to hold a part-time job. Andy’s friendliness should help him in the years to come when he would like to attend college and to travel. DANIEL O’HARE- Danny, a newcomer to MHS. didn't take long to become a well-liked member of the senior class. He played football and lacrosse throughout high school and was an in- tegral part of both these teams while attending Mineola. Among his favorite spare time activities are listening to the music of Yes and going to the beach. He also held a part-time job. During the school day. his most rewarding classes included English, art. and metal shop and Mr. Miller and Mr. Pronsky were his number one teachers. Attendance at college is foremost in Danny’s post- graduation plans. SUSAN OLIVEIRA- Sue cited Mrs. John- son and Mr. Smith to be the teachers who made her days at Mmeola more enjoyable, and typing and business math were her most valuable courses. She likes to swim, go horseback riding, and play pool when time permits, and listening to music and going to movies are among her other pastimes. Sue has many plans for the future including get- ting married, working as a secretary, and possibly visiting Hawaii. 112 VALERIE ONORATO- Playing the guitar, working at her part-time job, and tak- ing part in gymnastics are all activities which keep Val busy in her after school hours. She enjoyed being a member of DECA as a junior and performing in the MHS Variety Show. Her science classes were her favorites throughout her high school years, especially biology with Mrs. Kurland and chemistry with Mr. Zusselman. Valerie plans to attend col- lege in the fall. JOANNE ORLANDO- Joanne dedicated many hours to participation in sports while she was at Mineola. She was on the badminton team and was a reliable and talented volleyball, field hockey, and softball player. Taking part in Girls' Week and playing on championship teams will always remain among her most memorable experiences of high school. She also spent time as an At- tendance Office worker and as a mem- ber of FBLA. an organization of which she was president as a junior. Academi- cally. earth science with Mr. Schmitt and English with Ms. Healey were her favorites. Joanne's future plans include a career in the business world after at- tendance at college. BEST LOOKING- Linda Catalanotto. George Chatson. and Julie D'Amato BILLY ORENA- Metal shop was Billy's most rewarding course, and Dr. Broder was his favorite teacher during his years at MHS. He attended BOCES for carpentry, and he gained a great deal of knowledge there about this subject. Where after school activities were con- cerned. playing on JV football as a sophomore, riding motorcycles, and listening to the music of the Grateful Dead and Lynyrd Skynyrd were the pastimes he liked the most. Billy will enter the working world after gradu- ation. MARY O'SHEA- Going to see A Chorus Line with her English class and serving as treasurer of the Student Exchange Club are two high school experiences that Mary will always recall fondly. Scholastically, social studies with Mr. Brock and English with Mrs. Migdol were courses that she considered to be the most interesting. After school, biking, movie going, and reading are three hobbies that top her list of favor ites. Attendance at college and a major in architecture await Mary in the fu- ture. 113 GARY PALUMBO- Throughout Gary's years at Mineola. math proved to be his most enlightening course, and Mr. Romano and Mr Poole were among his best teachers. During his leisure hours, he enjoys camping, motorbiking, and going to the concerts of Genesis He also held a part-time job after school. Gary’s plans for the future include be- coming a chef. AUGUSTO PEREIRA- While enrolled at MHS, Gus profited greatly from his class in electronics. He cited Mrs. Az- rak and Mr. Young as his number one teachers of the school day. During his after school hours, his time was divid- ed among his many activities which in- clude biking, listening to music, and go- ing to concerts and movies. As for the years to come. Gus plans to attend col- lege. CECILIA PAGANELLI- Many pastimes occupy Ceil in her free time. She en- joys biking, reading, and going to mov- ies. Music is another of her interests, and she likes to play the violin and en- joys listening to the songs of Jackson Browne. Where academics were con- cerned. she found her social studies and English classes to be most reward- ing. and Mr. Basiliere topped her list of favorite teachers, which included Mr. Brock and Ms. Migdol. Cecilia’s deter- mination and conscientious attitude should prove beneficial to her in col- lege where she will prepare for a career as a dietician. ROBERT PEPE- Bob took part in nu- merous activities while he was in high school. His interest in music and espe- cially in the guitar led to his participa- tion in the rock group Caliber which played in both the Variety and Gong Shows. His dramatic talents were dis- played through his portrayal of Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl, and he cited this as his most memorable high school experience. He also played on both freshman and JV baseball and served as an SO representative. Aca- demically. biology with Mrs. Lynch was the highlight of his school day. In the future. Bob’s plans include attending college and further pursuing his musi- cal talents. See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil. 114 VICTOR PEREIRA- Victor's interest in electronics led him to select his courses in this area as his most inter- esting ones while he was at MHS. He particularly enjoyed these classes when they were taught by Mr. Young and Mr. Irving. Outside of school, he likes to play the guitar, listen to the music of Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, and go disco dancing. In the future, Victor plans to go to college to become an electronics technician. DEBORAH PHILBURN- Social studies classes with Mr. Brock and Mr. Villani were the highlights of Debbie's high school days. She enjoyed participating in Girls' Week each year and consid- ered it to be her most memorable high school experience. She also voiced her opinions on a variety of matters by be- coming involved in the SO and the Al- bertson Young Republicans. In the years to come. Debbie plans to attend college. BELMIRA PEREIRA- Dancing, m going, and swimming are just a fe the activities which occupy Bel’s sure hours. She especially enjoyed ing a member of the Portuguese C for two years, and some of the res her after school time was taken u her job as a salesperson. During years at Mineola, her favorite clas proved to be social studies with Brock and accounting with Mrs. son. Bel’s plans for the future includ major in business at college and also provided her with many valu- able experiences. As a freshman, she found the time to be active in Girls’ Week. In her spare time, she also en- joys camping, going to concerts, and listening to the music of the Grateful Dead. After graduation, Lucy would like to travel cross-country and work in the field of cosmetology. PATRICIA PHELAN- Patti was very in- volved with Girls’ Week while she was at MHS. She was an annual participant in the entrance segment of this event and served as the captain of costume as a sophomore and junior. For three years she was also a member of the student government as an SO repre- sentative. Art with Dr. Sahasrabudhe was her number one class while Ms. Lynch and Mr. Storch proved to be her most enlightening teachers. The col- lege campus awaits Patti in the fall. 115 WILLIAM PODSTUPKA- Pod s greatest interests are in the field of sports. Among his favorites is football, and he displayed his athletic talents by playing on the Mustang team throughout his four years of high school. He also par- ticipated on the lacrosse team. When he wasn't working at his part-time job. paddleball and basketball were two other activities which occupied many of his spare hours. Gym was his favor- ite course at MHS. and Mr. Kuchinsky was the instructor he liked the most. After graduation, Bill intends to join some branch of the armed forces. DANIEL POWERS- Dan is an enthusias- tic drummer in his leisure hours. He belongs to a band, and he plays with this group regularly on weekends. Oth- er activities he finds pleasurable in- clude canoeing and going to the beach and concerts. Scholastically, those classes taught by Mr. Basiliere and Ms. Hampton were his favorites of the school day. Dan plans on attending col- lege in the fall and possible becoming a studio drummer. JOANNE PULESE- Participation in Girls' Week will always remain among Joanne's most memorable exper- iences at MHS. She was an annual member of this event, and she used her artistic abilities in her position as the captain of poster during her junior year. Although many of her free hours after school were devoted to working in a nearby hospital, she still found the time for dancing, photography, and drawing. When classes were con- cerned. biology was her number one course, and Mr. Knuffke was her most enjoyable teacher. Joanne's cheery disposition will be a welcome addition to the college campus where she plans to study nursing. JOHN RAGGIO- When not working at his part-time job. John enjoyed the sport of wrestling. He was on the Min- eola team as a senior and looks upon it as one of his favorite pastimes. Other ways in which he spends his free hours include working on cars, listening to music, and motorbiking. During the school day. electronics classes with Mr. Young and Mr. Irving were the courses that he considered both his most valuable and rewarding. John plans to join the Navy after graduation in June. 116 But Mr. Ratto, it's my coffee break! BRIAN REARDON- Brian is one of the friendliest and most outgoing members of the Class of ‘79. While he was at MHS. he liked participating in the gym hockey tournament for three years and considered English 9 and 11 with Mr. Napolitano and class with Mr. Scar- lato to be his favorite courses. Outside of school, he enjoys skiing, playing both roller and ice hockey, and going to the beach. He was also a member of the Corpus Christi Youth Group. In the fall. Brian plans to join the Navy. RICK RENGANESCHI- Rick s most re warding course of the past four years was English 11, and he cited Ms. Hea- ley and Mr. Basiliere as the teachers he liked the most. In the after school hours, he had numerous pastimes which occupied his leisure time. These included concert going, driving, and lis- tening to the music of his favorite musi- cians, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Yes. Rick would like to attend college in the fall. DAVID RAMOS- Meeting people and go- ing to discos are two of David's favorite pastimes. He enjoys sports and was a member of the MHS basketball and baseball teams as a sophomore. He also likes to play paddleball. handball, and football. While he was at Mineola. English was the course that proved to be his most valuable, especially when it was taught by his number one teacher, Mr. Smith. Attendance at college to major in business administration awaits David in the fall. ARTHUR REGINIO- Artie participated in a wide range of school activities dur- ing his high school years. He was a member of the Question Mark staff for two years and was elected as an SO representative as a junior. He took part in the annual Gong Show and again showed his interest in the theater by being part of the stage crew for Funny Girl. The sports department also benefited from his three year member- ship on the bowling team. Academi- cally, he found that Ms. Healey and Mr. Napolitano made his hours at school more enjoyable. Artie s plans for the future include attendance at college to major in accounting. 117 LILIANA RICCA- Dancing is one of Lil’s favorite pastimes. While at MHS. she displayed her skill in this field by be- coming involved in Girls’ Week dance and by serving as co-captain of the Rockettes. Holding this position and participating in the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra were cited as her most memorable high school ex- periences. She also enjoyed working in the student government as a represen- tative for three years. As far as her classes were concerned. Earth Science with Mr. Schmitt and geometry with Mr. Tomic were her most rewarding ones. In the future. Liliana’s plans are to become a social worker after atten- dance at college. GENIA RICHO- Gigi was a talented member of the Rockettes during her years at Mineola. As a senior, she earned the position of co-captain of this group, and she will look upon it as one of her fondest high school memo- ries. She also became involved in the BSU and served as both its secretary and treasurer. Academically. Mr. Brock. Mrs. Lynch, and Mr. Zusselman were her favorite teachers, while social studies and chemistry proved to be her most worthwhile subjects. After gradu- ation. Gigi's plans include attendance at college, majoring in biology, and possibly pursuing a career in modeling. ELAINE RESCH- Elaine is particularly fascinated by the field of music. She performed in the Chorus for two years and was an enthusiastic member of Or- chestra throughout high school. As a junior, she had the opportunity to play in the Funny Girl pit orchestra, and she cites this as her most memorable ex- perience at MHS. She also became in- volved in many other groups including GAA. SO. Spanish Club, and the bad- minton team. Scholastically. Mr. Cas- sidy and Ms. Shkolnick were her favor- ite teachers, and math proved to be one of her more valuable courses. Elaine intends to extend her knowledge of this subject in the fall when she will major in mathematics at college. MOST DRAMATIC- Jerry Mahos and Lisa LoCurto ROSE ROBBINS- A variety of hobbies and activities occupy Rose in her spare time. She enjoys playing softball, jog- ging. biking, listening to music, and cooking. Mr Malle was her favorite teacher, and participation in the Cho- rus was a bright part of her school day. She also attended a class for animal care at BOCES and in this way was able to express her great love for animals. Rose would like to use the knowledge she gained from this course by working in the field of animal care in the years to come. 118 EILEEN ROBERTS- Most of Eileen’s ac- tivities during high school centered around the Fine Arts Department. She displayed her vocal talents through her participation in Concert Singers, com- petition in NYSSMA. and the Long Is- land Singers Society. Due to her out- standing musical abilities, she was cho- sen to become a member of both the All-County and All-State Choruses, an experience which she cites as one of her most memorable ones at MHS. The Marching Band and Mineola stage pro- ductions also benefited from her in- volvement. Academically, she was in- ducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, found math to be one of her more valuable subjects, and listed Ms. Healey and Mr. Brock as her favorite teachers. Eileen plans to pursue a ca- reer in biomedical engineering after at- tending college. STEPHEN ROKAS- Math with Mr. To- mic and science, especially Mrs. Lynch’s biology class, proved to be Stephen’s favorites during his high school years. Much of his after school time is spent working at his job at a printing shop, going camping, horse- back riding, and playing paddleball. Lis- tening to the music of Yes also pro- vided him with many pleasurable hours. Stephen plans to go to college in the near future. PATRICIA ROCHE- Participation in Girls' Week as a freshman and sopho- more was Pat’s most memorable high school experience. When she was not working at her part-time job. her other after school activities included biking and going to the beach. Scholastically, biology with Mr. Burnett and English with Mr Smith proved to be her most interesting classes. In the future. Pat plans to travel, attend college, and then go into the working world. RICHARD ROLLO- Rich’s most reward- ing class at MHS was printing, and Mr Pronsky. who taught the course was his number one teacher. Working at a part-time job at a gas station, motor- biking. listening to music, and going to the concerts of his favorite group, the Grateful Dead, are all important activi- ties which occupy his spare hours. Richard’s future plans include atten- dance at college. 119 KATHRYN ROPER- The Junior Senior Prom which Kathy attended in her sophomore year was an event which she cited as her most memorable ex- perience at MHS. During the scho day. her driver education course an English with Mr. Romano were her fa vorite classes. Working at a nearby de- partment store took up many of her free hours, but she also found time for camping, listening to the music of the Charlie Daniel's Band, and horseback riding. Kathy will go to college after graduation. FRED ROMUNO- Playing pool, driving, and listening to the music of his favor- ite ro( NORA RUDDY- Nora cited her partici- pation in Girls' Week as an event which she will long remember. She named Ms. Healey and Mr. Basiliere as her fa- vorite teachers, and English was her most enlightening course. Dancing, motorbiking, skiing, and playing tennis were activities she enjoyed when not busy with her part-time job as a cash- ier. In the years to come. Nora plans to enter the fashion field as a buyer. EILEEN ROONEY- Eileen found social studies and photography to be the highlights of her school day. and her favorite teachers were Mr. Brock. Mr. Basiliere. and Mr. Pronsky. Girls' Week, the French Club, and the Funny Girl chorus were the extracurricular activi- ties in which she was an active partici- pant. Outside of school, working at two part-time jobs, biking, and cooking are just some of the ways in which she spends her time. In the future, college and a career in criminal justice await Eileen. CHRISTOPHER ROTTER- Numerous organizations benefited from Chris' in- volvement while he was at MHS. He found the time to work in the TV Studio for three years. He was ajso a member of Thespians and Chorus, and he acted in several school plays. He will always remember his backstage work for Fun- ny Girl as his most memorable high school experience. Academically, his favorite teachers proved to be Mr. Col- lins. Ms. Nemser. and Mrs. Hecht. Next year. Chris plans on attending an act- ing school in the city to study for a career in both acting and producing. 120 KAREN RUHN- Karen was one of the more enthusiastic members of the Class of 79. She was a Rockette for two years, and she also displayed her dancing talents as a performer in Fun- ny Girl as well as in the dance and entrance segments of Girls Week. As a junior, she acted as the captain of float for this event, and she cites this as being one of her most memorable high school experiences. Some of her other extracurricular activities included tak- ing part in several stage productions, serving as the Editorial Editor of the Question Mark, and being a member of the yearbook staff. In the fall. Karen plans to attend college to major in TV and radio communications. Friends. Mineolians, suburbanites! Lend me your ears! ANTHONY SAITTA- Constantly alter- ing. designing, documenting yearbook paragraphs- this was Anthony's main preoccupation throughout his senior year. He spent a great deal of his spare time serving as Senior Editor of Signet 79, a chore he fulfilled with responsi- bility. exactness, pompadoo. under- standing. brains, leadership, imagina- tion, Catherine, and noteworthiness. Some other extracurricular groups which benefited from his concern were the winter and spring track teams, the French Club, and the SO. Outside of school, he was very involved in the ac- tivities of the Young Republicans, and he worked on numerous campaigns for this group and served as its vice-presi- dent. He was also chosen to re- present the American Legion at its an- nual Boys State. Academically, he was included in Who’s Who Among Ameri- can High School Students, was induct- ed into the National Honor Society as a junior, cited Mr. Connolly. Mr. Tomic. and Mr. Zusselman among his favorite teachers, and found Latin with Miss Higgins to be his most rewarding class. In annis futuris, Anthony's intelligence and charm should be assets to him as he attends college and then law school. VIRGINIA RYAN- Virginia participated in a number of activities while she was at MHS. She was a representative to the Student Organization for two years and was also elected the vice-president of our class as a senior. She showed an interest in athletics by joining gymnas- tics intramurals, becoming a member of GAA in her sophomore year, and an- nually taking part in Girls Week. While she was in school. Mr. Zusselman was the teacher whom she found to be the most helpful and interesting. As for the years to come, the college campus awaits Virginia. LARRY SADOWSKI- Going to concerts, skiing, and listening to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Grateful Dead are among Butch's favorite pastimes. He also likes riding motorcycles when not busy with his part-time job. He at- tended BOCES for aviation oper- ations. and Mr. Reinhalter and Dr. Broder proved to be his favorite teach- ers at MHS. His metal shop class also provided him with valuable knowledge. After graduation, Larry would like to ride cross country on his motorcycle. 121 HOLLY SANDLER- Many organizations benefited from Holly's active involve- ment while she was at MHS. She evi- denced her leadership by serving as Treasurer of our class during her junior and senior years. She also participated annually in Girls’ Week and was a mem- ber of Rockettes for three years. Aca- demically. she was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and she found chemistry with Mr. Zussel- man and Math 12 to be her favorite classes. In her spare hours, she works at a part-time job and enjoys water sports such as canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving. Attendance at col- lege awaits Holly in the fall FRANK SANTOPADRE- Creative is a word which appropriately describes Frank. He is well known for his excel- lent renditions of the famous Abbott and Costello routines for which he won first place in the MHS Gong Show and received honorable mention in the Long Island Talent Show. Though he likes comedy, his greatest interest lies in the area of art. He attended BOCES to increase his knowledge of commer- cial art and served as the Art Editor of the school newspaper as a sophomore. He also drew several humorous sketch- es of the school's faculty members, and the showing of these pictures on the Sunrise Report plus his artistic tal- ents were factors in his selection as our Most Artistic Senior Boy. Frank intends to use his artistic abilities in the future by entering the field of advertising and copywriting. V MOST ATHLETIC- George Chatson and Lucy Guido BJORN SANDSTROM- An exchange student from Sweden. Bjorn came to MHS in his senior year. He quickly adapted to life here and became a member of the varsity football team. His interest in sports helped to make physical education his most enjoyable class of the school day. In his spare time, he likes weightlifting, taking pic- tures. and listening to the music of Santana. Bjorn has gained a great many profitable experiences from his stay in Mineola. but he is looking for- ward to returning home in a year. MANUEL SANTOS- English classes with Mr. DiNapoli provided Manny with many memorable moments during his high school years. A part-time job oc- cupied many of his spare hours, but he still managed to participate in such outdoor activities as playing soccer, jogging, and fishing. He also enjoys lis- tening to music, driving, and going to discos. After graduation. Manny plans to become a truck driver. 122 KIRSTEN SAUER- During her years at MHS, Kirsten enjoyed participating in Girls' Week. She found being a member of this exciting event to be her most memorable high school experience. Mr. Basiliere and Ms. Healey topped her list of favorite teachers, and their classes were the most rewarding of her academic day. After school, a job took up many of her free hours, and some of her other activities included dancing, beach going, and horseback riding. As for the future, Kirsten would like to at- tend college and travel. MARILYN SCAFE- Marilyn participates in many activities in her free time. She enjoys writing and going to the beach, and her musical interests include at- tending concerts and listening to the music of the Commodores. When the school day was concerned, she found social studies and Spanish classes very interesting, especially when they were taught by Mr. Brock and Ms. Guber- man. Marilyn's plans for the future in- clude becoming a travel agent. IRENE SAVAGE- Science was Irene’s fa- vorite subject throughout high school, and she particularly enjoyed biology with Mrs. Lynch and chemistry taught by Mr Cassidy. Going to BOCES for cosmetology also proved to be a valu- able experience for her. and she in- creased her knowledge of this field by working part-time in a beauty parlor. Listening to music, movie going, and playing paddleball are among her pas- times. A career as a hairdresser awaits Irene in the years to come. VICTORINA SANTOS- Vicki became an active member of the Portuguese Club while she attended Mineola. She en- joyed many of the activities of this group, especially going to a Portuguese restaurant and participating each year in their folk dances. These experiences proved to be among her fondest memories of high school. Singing in a church group, dancing, and roller skat- ing are some of her other spare time activities. Attendance at college and travel are included in Vickie's plans for the years to come. BARBARA SCAPELLATI- Barbara was very actively involved in Girls' Week for four years and regards it as one of her most rewarding experiences. She was an annual member of the dance seg- ment of this event and served as the captain of costume as a sophomore. She was also an enthusiastic partici- pant in the Rockettes. Scholastically, social studies with Mr. Storch and biol- ogy with Mrs. Lynch proved to be her most valuable courses of the school day. After graduation. Barbara plans to attend college to prepare for a career as a medical secretary. 123 ANTHONY SCARDINO- Tony was a member of Mineola's football and la- crosse teams for the past four years. He enjoys many sports, and he plays handball, pool, and paddleball when he is not occupied with his job at an auto garage. Since he is so sports-minded, it is not surprising that gym with Mr. Ku- chinsky was one of his favorite classes. In addition, he liked social studies with Dr. Broder and Mr. Burnett's biology course. Tony plans on attending col- lege and eventually pursuing a career in auto mechanics. ROGER SCHMIERER- The lacrosse team benefited from Roger's talented service throughout his four years at MHS. and he will always think of it as his most memorable high school ex- perience. Other extracurricular activi- ties which occupied his time included listening to music, camping, and skate- boarding. He found his BOCES course in auto mechanics very rewarding, and social studies with Mr. Basiliere was an- other of his most enjoyable subjects. After graduation, Roger will continue to work in the field of auto mechanics or perhaps join the Navy. DEBBIE SCHARNOW- Debbie's leisure hours are occupied with a wide variety of interests. She finds boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and motorbik- ing to be pleasurable activities. She also likes listening to the music of her favorite rock musicians. Pink Floyd. Genesis, and Billy Joel. During the school day, Mr. Ratto proved to be the person to whom she most enjoyed talking, and cooking and math were her most rewarding classes. Travel and attendance at modeling school are among Debbie's plans for the years ahead. JEAN SCHILLING- Attending the 1978 prom and taking part in Girls' Week are two experiences which Jean will long remember. She will also think fondly of English with Mr. Castellano and social studies with Mr. Basiliere. two of her favorite classes. She occupied her after school hours in a number of ways which included being a member of FBLA and the Corpus Christi Youth Group, listening to music, and jogging. Foremost among Jean's future plans are college and eventually a career in nursing. MATTHEW SCHONBERG- Matt has a number of hobbies which he enjoys in his spare time. He plays the bass guitar and likes listening to the songs of the Grateful Dead. He also finds playing frisbee and going skateboarding to be pleasurable pastimes. Biology taught by Mr. Knuffke and social studies with Mr. Levine were his most rewarding classes of the school day. In the future. Matt plans to attend college. 124 MARC SCHWARTZ- Mr. Zusselman and Mr. Napolitano were the teachers whom Marc considered the most inter- esting while he was at MHS. He showed his concern for the Class of ‘79 when he acted as class president as a fresh- man and served as an SO representa- tive for two years. When he is not occu- pied with his part-time job at a local restaurant, the activities he enjoys most include skydiving, motorbiking, and competitive skiing. He also plays the piano and likes listening to music. Marc plans to attend college in the fu- ture. FRANCES SEIFERT- Camping, being outdoors, and enjoying the company of good friends are Fran‘s most pleasur- able pastimes. During her high school years, she took part in many activities of the Phys Ed Department. As a soph- omore. she was a JV cheerleader, and she was a member of the varsity squad in her junior year. GAA and Girls' Week cheering were two other groups in which she displayed an annual interest. As far as the school day was con- cerned. she considered Mrs. Lynch and Mr. Smith to be among her fav- orite teachers, and Latin was listed as one of her most rewarding classes. After graduation. Fran plans to attend college. 125 CONCETTA SCIDA- Who’s that girl prancing across the stage in a leopard gown? It's probably Cetta. one of the zanier members of our r‘ ss who will long be remembered I y her class- mates for her original act in MHS' Gong Show. She enjoys horseback riding, go- ing to the beach, and swimming in her spare time. She also keeps herself busy working at a part-time job as a sale- sperson. Scholastically. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Brock were her favorite teach- ers. and she found her algebra and ge- ometry classes to be the most interest- ing. The college campus and a major in accounting await Cetta in the fall. PATRICIA SENFT- Girls' Week was a major aspect of Patty’s high school years. She was a cheerleader in this event annually, and she cites this com- petition as her most memorable MHS experience. During the academic day. she found Mr. Basiliere. Mr. Miller, and Mr. Smith to be her most rewarding instructors. In her leisure time, she enjoys going to concerts and the beach and listening to contemporary jazz. Patty's plans for the future include at- tendance at college and then entrance into the business field. Mr. President's luncheon. DENNIS SHARKEY- Swimming, jogging, and playing baseball are some of the sports in which Dennis enjoys partici- pating. Though many of his after school hours were occupied with his part-time job, he still found time to re- lax by going to the beach and listening to the music of many rock groups. Aca- demically. Mr. Basiliere, Mr. Villani. and Mr. Schmitt headed his list of favorite teachers. After graduation. Dennis plans to go to college and travel. CHARLIE SHEEHAN- Working on cars is one of Charlie's greatest interests. He enjoyed spending much of his school day at BOCES for courses in auto me- chanics and auto body work In addi- tion. he likes such sports as baseball, boating, and bowling. He thought that the classes of Mr. Miller and Mr. Pronsky were especially interesting, and metal shop was his favorite. Char- lie's future plans include working in the automotive industry. MOST CONSIDERATE- Richard Greenwood and Linda Catalanotto WILLIAM SHANNON- Bill has a great interest in carpentry, and most of his activities are centered around this field. The courses which he took at BOCES to increase his knowledge of carpentry were cited as his favorites, and he received honors for his work in this class. When he was not busy with his jobs in contracting or at a gas sta- tion. his hobbies included camping, go- ing to the movies, and hiking. In the future. Bill plans to continue with his work in carpentry, and he hopes to one day own his own business. CHRISTOPHER SHEA- A great deal of Chris’ time at MHS was spent in the gym. where he excelled in three differ- ent sports. On the rifle team, he earned All North Shore Honorable Mention, and he held the position of team captain as both a junior and sen- ior. His soccer abilities made him wor- thy of the title of co-captain of this team in his senior year, and the base- ball squad also benefited from his par- ticipation as a valuable infielder. Other sports he enjoys in his after school hours include hockey, golf, and paddle- ball. One of his favorite subjects while at Mineola was English with Mrs. Mig- dol. and his number one teacher was Mr. Carboine. College awaits Chris in the fall. 126 ELENA SHPERLING- Elena found her science and math classes to be the most rewarding, and the teachers of these subjects, especially Mr. Zussel- man and Ms. Derrington. aided her immensely in her studies. While she was at MHS. badminton was her major athletic interest, and she enjoyed par- ticipating on this team for two years. Other activities which occupy her time include jogging, skiing, playing tennis, and listening to the music of the Bea- tles. After graduation. Elena plans to further her education by going on to college. MICHAEL SHEEHAN- Mike was ex- tremely active in sports during his years at MHS. He was a member of the basketball, baseball, and soccer teams on the freshman. JV, and varsity levels. He served as co-captain of the soccer team in his junior and senior years, and he received All Division Honors for his talents in this sport. Much of the re- mainder of his after school time was spent at his part-time job at a restau- rant. and he enjoys going to concerts and the beach. Academically. Mr. Rein- halter’s geometry class was his most beneficial and provided him with many lasting memories of his school days at Mineola. After graduation. Mike will en- ter the business world. DONNA SIRACO- Donna's position as a cashier at a local store enables her to pursue one of her favorite pastimes, meeting people. At Mineola. English and math were her most interesting classes of the day while Ms. Azrak and Mrs. Johnson were the teachers she enjoyed the most. During her freshman and sophomore years, she showed her interest in school government by be- coming an SO representative. When she has some free time, she likes to listen to the music of The Grateful Dead and Genesis. Donna’s plans upon graduation include going on to college and then entering the business world. JOHN SIMOES- Although John spent many of his free hours working in a restaurant, he still found the time to enjoy such pastimes as cooking, biking, and driving. Sports is another of his interests, and he plays soccer, base- ball. and football. English with Mrs. Nat- ter proved to be his most rewarding class of the school day. As for the years to come. John plans to continue working in the restaurant business. DON SKENE- Don cited his field trip to the General Motors plant in Tarrytown as his most memorable high school ex- perience. His shop class and English with Ms Healey also helped to make his school days more rewarding. He en- joys such outdoor activities as boating, swimming, and skiing. Listening to the music of both Led Zeppelin and Yes is also one of his favorite pastimes. Don's plans for the future include attending college and continuing to work at his present job. 127 I PAUL SKUZENSKI- One of Paul s most enjoyable pastimes is listening to the songs of his favorite rock artist. Jimi Hendrix. He also likes playing ping pong and- driving with his friends. He found attending BOCES to study auto me- chanics to be an extremely worthwhile experience. Among his courses at MHS. English taught by his favorite teacher. Ms. Hampton, was his most enlightening class of the school day. Upon graduation. Paul's plans include entering the working world. JOHN STRAFER- John has various in- terests which occupy him after school. In addition to listening to music, espe- cially that of Chicago. Boston, and the Eagles, he likes movie going, playing pool, and hiking. The Mineola JV la- crosse team benefited from his partici- pation as a sophomore. In school, his favorite teachers were Mr. Young and Ms. Healey, and he considered elec- tronics to be his most rewarding course. After graduation in June. John plans to attend college to major in elec- trical engineering. GARY SMITHING Cars are one of Gary's main interests. He enjoys re- pairing them as well as driving them. Of all his high school courses, he found Auto Mechanics I and II which he stud- ied at BOCES to be his most profitable ones. He listed Mr. Cowdell. his BOCES instructor, to be his number one teach- er. As a sophomore, he spent many of his after school hours working in the TV Studio. Holding a part-time job. taking pictures, and volunteering in the Willis- ton Park Fire Department are some other ways in which he spent his free time. The working world awaits Gary in the years to come. JOE SPINELLA- Winning the after school gym hockey tournament during his junior year proved to be one of Joe's most memorable experiences of his high school days. He also enjoys other sports which include biking, bowling, and jogging. Besides athletics, he likes to draw, go to concerts, and listen to the music of Pink Floyd. Dur- ing the school day. he found earth sci- ence and English 10 to be his favorite classes. His most admired teachers were listed as Ms. Morgan. Mr. Pronsky. and Mr. Tomic. In the future. Joe would like to move to California to possibly attend college. SUSAN SUCHOKI- Art is an area in which Susan is very interested. During her years at MHS. those classes which she took in art were her most enjoy- able ones, and she chose Ms Nemser to be her number one teacher. Listen- ing to music, biking, being with friends, and painting are other ways in which she spends her leisure time. In the years to come. Susan hopes to work in the field of art. 28 AT T up 3 8 DEBBIE TAUSS- Photography is one of Debbie's major interests. She attended BOCES to further her knowledge of this area, and she also enjoys taking pic- tures in her leisure hours. Camping and horseback riding are included among her other pastimes. While she was in school, driver education was her favor- ite course, and Ms. Healey and Mr. Pronsky were her number one teach- ers. After graduation. Deb’s plans cen- ter around a career in the field of pho- tography. ELIZABETH THOMPSON Betty, our Most Artistic Senior Girl and resident photographer, found the classes of Ms. Nemser and Mr. Pronsky to be the most enjoyable ones of her academic day. She contributed her artistic tal- ents to many different activities in school including the Art Club, the sets for stage productions, and the 1978 Art Show. She also took pictures for the yearbook and helped to create its cover. As for the future. Betty will seek a career in commercial art and photography after attending college. GINA SULLIVAN- Gina's after school time is occupied with a variety of activi- ties. She enjoys ice skating, bowling, horseback riding, listening to music, and going to the movies. As far as the school day was concerned. English was her favorite class, and Mr. Romano proved to be her most rewarding teacher. Gina plans to go to college and to work as a secretary in the years to come. RAY TAVARES- Ray is very involved in the field of electronics. He found this subject to be his favorite course at MHS, and he particularly enjoyed the classes of Mr. Irving. As a freshman, he was a member of the television studio crew. Some of his other leisure time interests include listening to music, go- ing to the beach, and playing football. In the years to come. Ray would like to join the Air Force to become a pilot. 129 VERONICA TODARO- While Ronnie was at MHS. her eleventh grade social stud- ies class with Mrs. Harrison proved to be her favorite one. and she cited Mr Schmitt as the teacher she found most interesting. As a junior, participating in the dance segment of Girls' Week was an activity she truly enjoyed. When she has spare time, sailing, skiing, and go- ing to the beach are the ways in which she most likes to spend it A major in social work at college awaits Ronnie in the years to come. JAMES TOLSDORF- Many of Jim's after school hours were occupied with his part-time job. but when he had some free time, he enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, and listening to the mu- sic of Led Zeppelin and Boston. Mr Ro- mano and Mr. Castellano were among the teachers he liked the most at MHS. and attendance at BOCES for car and truck mechanics proved to be the fa- vorite part of his school day. After graduation. Jim will use the knowledge he gained at BOCES since he plans to work as a mechanic and attend col- lege. TRACEY TOLA- Tracey was a partici- pant in a number of activities during her years in high school. She took part in Girls' Week as both a dancer and cheerleader, and she served as the captain of Girls’ Week Cheering as a sophomore. She was also a member of the junior varsity cheering squad and an SO representative for three years. Academically, she was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and she cited chemistry with Mr. Zus- selman and Math 12 with Mr Q as the courses that were her favorites. Out- side of school, she likes listening to jazz and meeting people. Tracey plans to attend college in the fall. CLASS COMIC- Mike Maloney and Denise Goulet ROSELEINE TOUSSAINT- Rose served as the vice-president of the BSU during her junior year, and she found this to be one of her most memorable high school experiences. In addition, she was a member of the basketball team, and she also played badminton as a freshman. Some of her remaining lei- sure hours were spent working at her part-time job as a cashier, cooking, at- tending concerts, and dancing. During the school day. she went to BOCES for courses in child care, and home eco- nomics and gym were her most plea- surable classes at MHS. In the future. Roseleine plans to attend college and become a social worker. 130 BOB TRUSHEIM- Bob has numerous in terests outside of school. Some of the activities in which he enjoys taking part include skiing, biking, boating and fish- ing. He also likes listening to the music of his number one group. Led Zeppelin, when he is not occupied with his part- time job. While at MHS. he cited elec- tronics as his most rewarding class, and he chose Mr. Irving as the teacher who was the most helpful. College and a career in engineering await Bob in the future. ANTHONY TRAPANI- Music is one of Tony's greatest interests. It is not sur- prising therefore that Mrs. Muzii's mu- sic theory class was the highlight of his school day. He finds playing the guitar to be particularly pleasurable, and he also enjoys listening to the songs of his favorite rock groups. Pink Floyd and Genesis. When he was not occupied with music, some of his remaining spare hours were spent writing poetry and bowling. Anthony's future plans are undecided at the present time. MICHELLE TRUXSON- The Black Stu dent Union benefited from Michelle's membership during her junior and sen- ior years. Holding a part-time job. jog- ging. dancing, and listening to the mu- sic of her favorite musical groups. Taste of Honey and Earth. Wind and Fire are some of her other spare time interests. Academically, she named English with Ms. Healey as the most enlightening of all her classes In the fall. Michelle plans to attend college to major in biology. MARGARET TWOMEY- One of Margar- et's favorite courses at MHS was Eng- lish. especially when it was taught by Ms. Healey. Computer science was an- other class she found to be valuable, and she won a merit award for her abili- ties in this field. As a junior and a sen- ior. she enjoyed her membership in the Chess Club. Gymnastics, backgam- mon. and collecting coins are some of her other pastimes. Attendance at col- lege with a possible major in computer science is included in Margaret’s plans for the years ahead. KAREN UNSER- Biology with Mrs. Kur- land and Mrs. Migdol's English class were the courses which Karen thought to be the most interesting at Mmeola. She participated in the VICA program at BOCES and took various dental as- sistance courses there. In her free time, she enjoys playing paddleball. horseback riding, and listening to the music of Yes and Neil Young. After graduation. Karen plans to pursue a ca- reer as a dental hygienist. 131 i I 3 ROBERT VASCELLARO- Football and lacrosse were two sports in which Bob was involved while he was at Mineola. Some of the other activities he enjoys include playing ice hockey and taking pictures. As far as music is concerned, the Grateful Dead and Genesis head the top of his list of favorite groups. Bob will attend college for further study in the field of photography. PHIL VACCHIANO- Much of Meatball s time during his four years at MHS was spent in the gym. He was the number one fan and manager of the girls’ bas- ketball team for four years, and he also managed the girls’ softball team. He played football and baseball on both the freshman and JV squads. Some of his remaining leisure hours were spent working in the Physical Education Of- fice. playing paddleball, and listening to the music of Meatloaf. With his interest in athletics, it is not surprising that he cited Mr. Carboine and Mr. Kuchinsky to be among his favorite teachers. The college campus awaits Phil in the fall. DEBBIE VENZA- English, especially when it was taught by Mr. Castellano and Ms. Azrak. was Debbie’s favorite course while she was at Mineola. In her after school hours, she enjoyed listen- ing to the music of Genesis, going to the beach, and riding horses. She also found the time to hold a part-time job. After graduation. Debbie s plans in- clude business school where she will study to become a secretary. GLORIA VALENTE- Gloria cited her par- ticipation in Girls' Week each spring as one of the highlights of her years at MHS. She also enjoyed being a mem- ber of the Spanish Club and serving as the secretary of the Portuguese Club while she was a junior. Her days in school were made rewarding because of the learning experiences provided by her favorite teachers. Mrs. Guber- man and Mr. Brock. In the future, Glo- ria would like to increase her knowl- edge of business by majoring in this subject in college. SUZANNE VAZ- The dance and en- trance segments of Girls’ Week both profited from Sue’s annual involve- ment. As a sophomore and a junior, she also served as the captain of song for this event. Two other organizations which benefited from her participation were the SO and Rockettes. When the school day was concerned, Mr. Storch was her most enlightening teacher. In the fall, Sue plans to attend college. 132 NUNZIO VETRANO Nunzio enjoys many sports in his leisure hours. His athletic pursuits include football and baseball, and bowling, ice skating, jog- ging, and playing paddleball are among his other interests in this area. During his years at MHS, he found his social studies class with Mr. Brock to be the most worthwhile course of his day. Nunzio’s future plans are uncertain at this time. JEANINE VILBIG Jeanine contributed her talents to many groups while she was at MHS. Serving as vice-president of the freshman class and acting as captain of Girls’ Week Song are two positions which she regards as being foremost among her accomplish- ments. She was selected Student Or- ganization Secretary as a senior, was a member of the Principal’s Advisory Committee and president of Chorus. Singing is one of her most enjoyable pastimes, and she displayed her ability in this area by being a participant in the All County Music Competition and Min- eola’s production of Dames at Sea Her school days were always brightened by social studies with Dr. Broder and Eng- lish with Ms. Azrak. After graduation in June, Jeanine will attend college to fur- ther her knowledge of the business world. JOHN VIGARIO- Soccer is John’s favor- ite sport. He enjoyed playing on the Mineola team and found this to be his most memorable high school exper- ience. Working at a local diner, listening to music, and girlwatching are some of the other activities that occupy his spare hours. During the school day, he attended BOCES for auto body study, and social studies classes were also among his favorites. John has not made any decisions concerning his fu- ture plans. DOREEN VILBIG- Doreen's hard work and dedication have been indispens- able to numerous organizations within the high school. She displayed her ex- ceptional vocal talents in the annual Variety Shows. Nassau County Talent Competition, and the Chorus where she served as president. She evi- denced her leadership abilities as trea- surer and then vice-president of the Student Organization and as vice-presi- dent of the Spanish Club as a fresh- man. She also volunteered her time to many community groups such as the Human Resources Center and Cerebral Palsy. She cites representing Mineola at a New York State PTSA Convention as one of the more interesting and memorable experiences of her years at MHS. During the school day. Chorus was her favorite class, and Mr. Demert- zis and Mr. Terracciano were among her most enlightening teachers. In the future, Doreen plans to attend college and to then follow a career in business administration. 133 I know who put the tack on her seat. SUSAN VINCENNIE- Classes taught by Mrs. Callahan always brightened up Su- san's day at MHS. After school, she could often be found at Girls’ Week practice or busy working at her part- time job. She lists dancing, biking, boy watching, and camping among her en- joyable pastimes. She also likes to lis- ten to the music of Genesis and attend this group's concerts. Susan hopes to become a millionaire in the years to come. SEAN VONBRAUNSBERG- Sean is a friendly and popular member of the senior class. He served as an SO repre- sentative throughout high school and also played basketball. During the aca- demic day. Mr. Knuffke and Ms. Healey were the teachers he considered the most enlightening, while biology and Accounting II were the courses he cited as his favorites. In his free time, he holds a part-time job at a health club, goes horseback riding and fishing, and listens to music of The Who. In the years ahead. Sean would like to enter into a career in the field of law. MOST VERSATILE- George Chatson and Lisa LoCurto CHRISTOPHER VOLTAGGIO- Chris was an important member of the Mineola rifle team for four years, and he served as the squad's co-captain as a senior. He enjoyed competing with this group and will long remember the day they gained the North Shore Championship. His leisure time activities also include taking pictures and playing both hock- ey and baseball. Scholastically. Mr. Brock and Mr. Ehrling were among his most interesting teachers, and social studies and math were his most re- warding courses. After graduation. Chris would like to go to college to study engineering. MAUREEN WALL- While at MHS. Mau- reen was an active and dedicated member of DECA. She demonstrated her leadership abilities by acting as treasurer of this group and then as president as a senior. She won various awards in this organization’s competi- tions and cites the trip she took with DECA to the Concord and to Washing- ton D C. to be her most memorable high school experiences. Scholastical- ly. she enjoyed taking Distributive Edu- cation with Mr Witt and Ms. Intrator and was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Out- side of school, she holds a part-time job and belongs to the Saint Aldan's Chapel Players . In the future. Maureen plans to work as a legal secretary and then go into the field of business man- agement. 134 PAULA WEISS- Swimming, horseback riding, and listening to the music of her favorite group. Pink Floyd, are some of the hobbies which occupy Paula in her spare time. She also likes going to mov- ies and the beach when she is not working at her part-time job. While in school, she considered Mr. Castellano and Ms. Hampton to be her most inter- esting teachers. After graduation. Pau- la will continue working at her present job while attending college. ANNA WENGLER- Anne's spare time is taken up by a diversity of activities She gained countless memories from her annual participation in Girls’ Week, and she was also a member of the Spanish Club for two years. Some of her other pastimes include dancing, swimming, playing tennis, and listening to music. She spent many of her re- maining free hours working at a part- time job. Where the school day was concerned, social studies with Mr. Ba- siliere and Mrs. Gubermans Spanish class were her favorites. In the years to come. Anna plans to attend college to train for a job in the business field KATHLEEN WELSH- Kathleen was a member of several organizations while she attended Mineola. She took part in Girls' Week annually and contributed to the Spanish Club for three years. She was an aid to the yearbook staff, and she also served as treasurer of the FBLA as a junior and senior. She cited the trip she took to the Concord Hotel with FBLA to be one of her most memorable high school experiences. Where classes were concerned, social studies with Mr. Brock and Mrs. Ber- son’s accounting class were among her favorites. In the future. Kathleen would like to go to college, work for the police department, and possibly become an FBI agent. RUSSELL WIDOM- Russ' major after school interests were centered around the Music Department. He marched in the Mustang Band annually and also performed with the Orchestra for four years. He earned both solo and group NVSSMA medals for his talents on the French horn and the F trumpet, and he participated in the All-County Band as well. In his spare time, he enjoys play- ing such sports as street hockey and pmg pong. Scholastically, he was in- ducted into the National Honor Society as a junior, and he cited Mr. Scarola's Math 12H class and Band as his most rewarding courses. Russ plans to at- tend college to study biochemistry. MAUREEN WELSH- Maureen found Ms Healey’s English class and social stud- ies with Mr. Brock to be her most en- lightening courses during her years at MHS. Though her part-time job kept her busy, she was still an active partici- pant in many groups. She was the As- sistant Editorial Editor for the Question Mark as a senior, and she also served as the president of FBLA. A four year member of Girls' Week, she was cap- tain of the float in junior year, and she will always remember this experience fondly. Signet '79 and the Junior Class Flea Market also benefited from her in- volvement. The college campus and a career as a writer await Maureen after graduation. 135 SCOTT WIDOM- Making a television commercial for KNZ was one of Scott's most memorable high school exper- iences. He also found participation in FBLA and working in the SEP office to be worthwhile activites. He spent some of the rest of his leisure hours playing baseball, listening to music, and camp- ing. While he was in school. Mrs. Migdol and Mrs. Petraglia proved to be his fa- vorite teachers. As for the future, Scott plans to become an accountant. DAVE WOODWARD- Woody proved to be one of the most dedicated and tal- ented athletes in the Class of '79. His athletic abilities were extremely benefi- cial to both the Mustang football and lacrosse teams. He was the captain of varsity football and earned the honor of being a member of Nassau's All-Star team. As far as his classes were con- cerned. English with Ms. Healey and Social Studies 11 were the most re- warding ones of his high school days. In the fall, Dave plans to go to college where he will study towards a career in accounting. STEVEN WILLIAMS- Steve found com- puter science to be his most interest- ing course at MHS, and he cited the challenge of Mr. Reinhalter's class to be enjoyable as well as rewarding. In his after school hours, the track team benefited from his participation for three years. When not occupied with his spare time job, he liked listening to music, going to concerts, and swim- ming. As a result of his growing interest in computer science. Steve plans to at- tend college to major in this field. DEBRA WOHL- Debbie was involved in varied activities during her years at MHS. She acted as treasurer of the French Club and was an SO represen- tative for two years. She also partici- pated in Girls’ Week and was a worker for SEP. A junior inductee into the Na- tional Honor Society, she was included in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students and was named a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Academical- ly. she will always remember her favor- ite class, Math 12 with Mr. Scarola. Upon graduation, Debbie plans to at- tend college to study the biological sci- ences. KAREN WOODY- Going to concerts, playing backgammon, and camping are three after school activities which Ka- ren finds interesting. Listening to the music of both the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones is another way in which she enjoys spending her free moments. A part-time job took up much of the remainder of her spare hours. During her four years of classes at MHS, English proved to be her favor- ite course. Karen’s plans for the future include travel. 136 SUSANNE WRIGHT- Sue is an enthusi- astic and talented musician. Her excel- lence in the field of music led her class- mates to vote her the Most Musical Senior Girl. She was a member of the Mustang Band for four years and cited her participation in the Newsday Marching Band Festival as one of her fondest high school memories. Playing in the pit orchestra for Funny Girl was another activity which she will not soon forget. She won numerous prizes for her musical abilities including second place in the 1977 Charles H. Davis Award and first place in this competi- tion the following year. Sue plans to attend college to further her knowl- edge of music. LIZ ZATTO- Attending BOCES for dental hygiene provided Liz with much knowl- edge and expertise which enabled her to get a part-time job in this field. While she was at MHS. art classes in studio and sculpture proved to be the high- light of her school day. Her liking for art extends into her after school hours when she enjoys painting and drawing. She also finds pleasure in such activi- ties as camping, horseback riding, and going to concerts when she has free time. After graduation Liz plans to at- tend a school for dental hygiene and to do a lot of traveling. MARY YOUNG- The excitement of be- ing in Girls’ Week proved to be Mary’s most memorable experience while she attended MHS. She also found partici- pation in volleyball intramurals in her freshman year to be a worthwhile ac- tivity. She spends much of her spare time swimming, cooking, concert go- ing. and listening to music. English and social studies classes were the high- lights of her school day. especially when they were taught by her favorite teachers. Mrs. Fishkin and Mr. Brock. Mary's plans for the future are to at- tend college and to pursue a career in teaching the handicapped. MAUREEN ZIZZO- Being a member of the badminton team, serving as co- captain of freshman poster in Girls’ Week, and going to the Junior Senior Prom were some of Maureen’s most memorable experiences at MHS. Doing volunteer work at Nassau Hospital, ski- ing. and playing PBC softball are other activities which keep her occupied in her remaining free hours. During the school day. she enjoyed Mr. Smith's English class and found Mr. Miller and Ms. Healey to be her favorite teachers. Upon graduation, Maureen plans to go to college and possibly become a spe- cial education teacher. Wnere did everyone go? 137 11 • i MARIA ALVES- When she was in high school. Tina found English and social studies to be her most informative classes, and she cited Mr. Brock. Mrs. Natter, and Ms. Healey as her favorite teachers. One of her most enjoyable pastimes is dancing, and she was an enthusiastic participant in the Portu- guese folk dance group. Her other hob- bies include biking, listening to the mu- sic of Pink Floyd, movie going, and rol- lerskating. After graduation. Tina plans to attend college, possibly in France. NATALIA AZEVEDO- During her fresh- man and sophomore years. Natalia was an active member of both the Spanish and Portuguese Clubs. In addi- tion. she danced in SEP and appeared in various performances with the Por- tuguese folk dance group. Where the school day was concerned, she en- joyed English with Mr. Romano the most, and she also attended BOCES where she took courses in dental assis- tance. As a result of her growing inter- ests in this field. Natalia plans to attend college and dental school in the future LEILANI ZUTRAU- Lam has been fortu- nate to have had the opportunity of visiting and living in many parts of the world including such places as Paris. Hawaii. Japan, and Tahiti. Outside of school, she leads a busy life as a model and actress in both movies and com- mercials. and is also a competitive fig- ure skater. For relaxation, she enjoys painting, going to concerts, and listen- ing to the music of such musicians as Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg. While at MHS, she chose art with Ms. Nemser as her favorite course. Among Lani's future plans are traveling and a possible career in modeling. CAMERA SHY MARK ALFISI PETER CORACI RAYMOND DARCY ANTHONY FABIANO VINCENT FABIANO SUSAN GEIGER CHESTER GIELAROWSKI RICHARD KRIVI JOHN KROPELUNSKI MICKEY KULICH HELEN LAURIA MICHAEL LLOYD CHRISTOPHER LYONS MATT MCNALLY EMILY MEHLOMAKULU STEVE MOLINARI CARL NUNZIATA CHRIS PIAZZA PATTI RELYEA TERESE RYAN JERRY SCHMITT JAMES SMITH JOHN STANTON JEFFREY WILSON 138 I've got the Monday morning blues. wm Signet Miss Jane Higgins Deborah Donohue The editors of Signet '79 and their advisor, Miss Jane Higgins, have spent countless afternoons, evenings, and even vacations diligently di- recting their efforts toward putting together this year- book. This task has been a most challenging one, and the editors have derived a feeling of great accomplishment from all their hard work. They have discovered that the components of a yearbook in- clude not only pictures, lay- out, and copy but also the concern and total dedication of all its editors. All those who contributed to making Signet '79 a reality are to be com- mended for their tremendous efforts. Trish McHugh Jeffrey Millstein 146 Catherine Millspaugh, Anthony Saitta Michael Chirichella Lee Massaro. Lisa Lupinacei George Banno. Maureen Kelly Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief ..........................................................................Trish McHugh Advisor .................................................................Miss Jane Higgins Copy Editor ............................................................. Deborah Donohue Layout Editor ...............................................................Jeffrey Millstein Senior Editors .........................................Catherine Millspaugh, Anthony Saitta Activities Editor ....................................................... Michael Chirichella Sports Editors ................................................George Banno, Maureen Kelly Underclassmen Editors .......................................... Lisa Lupinacei, Lee Massaro Business Staff Editor .................................................Teresa Loureiro Assistant Editor ....................................Constance Friedrich Advisor .....................................Miss Eliza Fisher Elaine Resch, Miss Fisher-Advisor, Mary Schanno, Andrea Bryk, Teresa Loureiro, Constance Friedrich. 147 Student Organization Mike Maloney- President Mr. Demertzis- Advisor Doreen Vilbig- Vice-President Jeanine Vilbig- Secretary Stephanye Redd- Treasurer Jodi Tedone. George Chatson- Re- presentatives to the Board of Ed. The Student Organization is an important part of life at MHS. Under the advisorship of Mr. Demertzis, the SO sponsors numerous ac- tivities throughout the school year. Included among these are two annual favorites, the Gong and Variety Shows. The proceeds of all SO fund-raising activities go towards the fi- nancing of SO scholarships which are present- ed to seniors who have provided outstanding service to the school and community. Much of the spirit apparent at Mineola can be attributed to the diligent work of this worthwhile and pro- ductive organization. 148 SO Representatives BACK ROW: J. Homire. J. Mahos. L. Micera. T. Delaney. T. Granath. D. O'Hare. B McCann. K. Edgerson. B. Pepe. R. Toussaint, A. Schneider. M LaRose. FOURTH ROW: J. Crosby. V. Ryan. J. D'Amato. B Welsh. T. Cacciato, E. Mehlomakulu. C. DiDomenico. C. Duden. D. Donohue. T. Benatti. S. Lavenziano. L. Ricca. L. LoCurto. THIRD ROW: K. Lynch. M. Gunn. G. Davis. B. Jahn. L. Catalanotto. L. Guido. S. Lucke. S. Hoffmann. SECOND ROW: L. Macklowe. T. Mezzina. K. Roper. K. McKillop. M. Kelly. M. Schanno. L. Bulck. K. Ruhn, D. Philburn. FIRST ROW: L. Zutrau. G. Gismondi. M. DiFazio. L. Toritto, P. Bartscherer, L. Rossano. M. Carolin. BACK ROW: G. Reill. A. Chirichella. S. Lotito. S. Lucke. K. Cox. E. Bramble. W. Coughtry. P. Zutrau. B. Cox. K. Schmidt. THIRD ROW: C. Determann, L. Drankwalter. G. Licausi, M. Dimakos. J. Lignos. E. McDonnell, L. Hlavenka. K. Hansen. C. Obritski. C. Martone. J. Wood SECOND ROW: J. Tomecek. K. Kovel. C. Hodges. P. Doig, A. Walter. J. Lee. J. Cross. H. Tenedorio. M. Norejko FRONT. ROW D. Connor. L. Carlin. D. Kalbferer, P. Duffy. C. Thompson. M. Borst. A. Bryk. A. Canzoneri. L. Matos. F. Murli. 149 National Honor Society The National Honor Society, under the guid- ance of Mrs. Marie Hecht, is an organization comprised of academically talented students. Membership is limited to those who meet the established requirements which include excel- lence in character, scholarship, leadership, and service. A 90 average is required for eligi- bility as a junior, and an 85 average is needed as a senior. The members of the National Hon- or Society provide a tutoring service for stu- dents in need of academic assistance. They also have fund raisers which enable them to award a scholarship to a deserving senior each year. BACK ROW: A. Bauer Vice-President. J. Millstein- Treasurer. Mrs. Hecht-Advisor. FRONT ROW: R. Greenwood-President, D. Wohl-Secretary. 1978 Inductees BACK ROW: E. Roberts. N. Hunt. P. Lampa- sona. Mrs. Hecht-Advisor, J. Millstein, A. Bauer. R. Greenwood, A. Saitta. M. Fitzpa- trick. THIRD ROW: P. Bartscherer. G. Lig- nos, H. Sandler, T.McHugh. M. Chirichella. P. Komarow, G. Chatson, G. Banno. C. Krams SECOND ROW: M. Gleeson. J. Co- cheo, C. Millspaugh. J. Friedman. E. Resch. D. Donohue. R. Widom. FRONT ROW: T. Tola. M. Kelly, D. Wohl. 1979 Inductees BACK ROW: V. Fabiano. J. Krueger. M. Mammina, C. Henris, L. Johnston, L. Guido. B. Giambalvo. FRONT ROW: R. Beal. M. Cherkin. D. Goulet, K. Ruhn, J. Pulese. NOT PICTURED: J. Connolly. 150 BACK ROW: V. Fabiano-Feature Editor, H. Libes-Business Manager, L. Guzzardi-Girls' Sports Editor, R. Greenwood-News Editor, G. Holsten-Layout Editor. MIDDLE ROW: P. Ko- marow-Assistant Boys' Sports Editor. K. Ruhn-Editorial Editor, M. Welsh-Assistant Edi- torial Editor, J. Komarow-Assistant Girls' Sports Editor. FRONT ROW: J. Friedman-Edi- tor-in-Chief. M. Chirichella-Editor-in-Chief NOT PICTURED: R. Beal-Boys' Sports Editor. BACK ROW: D. Wohl, B. Hanley, J.Corrigan. C. Rafferty. M. Zizzo THIRD ROW: D. D'Ascoli. J. Kalaboukas. D. Sherman. G. Banno. SECOND ROW: P Korriorowski. S Burke, L. Lo- Curto. A Winter FRONT ROW: L Rossano. L. Massaro. T. McHugh. R. Widom. The Question Mark, the official newspaper of MHS, is published monthly in order to keep the students and faculty informed about newsworthy events in and around the school. The staff, which is comprised mainly of journalism students, learns the technical as well as the literary aspects of putting together a newspaper. This involves writing news stories, proofreading galley sheets, and laying out dummy sheets. With their advisors, Mr. James Smith and Mr. Michael Romano, the editors and staff of the Question Mark, publish a newspaper which is read throughout the school and enjoyed by all. Mr. Romano-Business Advisor. Mr. Smith- Literary Advisor. Band L. Johnston- Drum Major, Mr. Earnhart- Band Director, L. Coleman- Drum Majorette. BACK ROW: B Giambalvo- Vice-President. M Fitzpatrick- President FRONT ROW: E. Johnston- Secretary, J. Komarow- Treasurer. The MHS Band, under the direction of Mr. Stanton Earnhart, participated in a number of activities during the past school year. Foremost among these was performing in the Newsday Marching Band Festival held at Hofstra University. The members of this group provided halftime entertainment at football and basketball games and also gave fine shows in the annual Winter and Spring Concerts. Funds are raised throughout the year in order to send members to Band Camp where they learn field routines and work on music. This year's fund-raising activities included selling calendars and citrus fruits. The Band also participated in the NYSSMA competition and received a high rating for its performance. The Band deserves many congratulations for its successes this year. Color Guard 152 BACK ROW: J. Lee. D. Parrish. J. Ellis, S. Sulsky, J. Voltaggio. FRONT ROW: P. Doig, S. Wright, L. Moran. S. Stanis- zewski, L. Gistedt. A. Cempa, S. Lucke. Brass BACK ROW: M. Fitzpatrick. J. An- derson. M. Berger. J. Reymann. D. Lettis. P. Gundel. L. Kubat. B. Sommer. C. Wells. M. Weiss. K. Schmitt. M. Philburn. FRONT ROW: N. Fitzpatrick. D. Reymann. L. LoCurto, M. Borst. R. Widom. P. Komarow. K. Cox. NOT PIC- TURED: P. Walters. R. Kelly. Percussion L. Bono. J. Benatti. P. Harty. J. Ko- marow. C. DeStefano. J. Garrido. D. Shannon NOT PICTURED: I. DeLor- enzo. Woodwinds 153 BACK ROW: E. Bergman. S. Sasso. S. Fink. M. Laven- ziano. E. Johnston. B. Gross- man. G. Schmitz. G. Moses. FRONT ROW: E. Roberts. L. Camione. N. McGinnis. M. Buttino. S. Lucke. G. Fried- man. D. Paris. I. Oliviera. NOT PICTURED: B Giam- balvo. S. Kantrowitz. G. Bucci, P. Lampasona. N. McKee. L. Massaro. Stage Band BACK ROW: P. Gundel. P. Doig, N. Fitzpatrick, M. Borst. M. Fitzpatrick. J. Anderson, M Berger, J. Reymann, D. Lettis, B. Sommer. MIDDLE ROW: M. Lavenziano, S. Sasso. L. Johnston, B. Giambalvo, S. Wright. E. Johnston. L. Coleman, S. Fink FRONT ROW: D. Reymann. P. Komarow, Mr. Earnhart-Advisor, J. Komarow, L. Bono. D. Shannon. P. Harty. The Mineoia High School Stage Band is a recent addition to MHS’ Music Department. Organized by Mr. Stan Earnhart, it is comprised of talented students who have a special interest in music. These dedicated musicians meet one night a week to practice for several hours in preparation for perfor- mances. The group features brass, saxes, bass guitars, and electric piano and performs at the annual Winter and Spring Concerts and at village functions. These talented and hard-working students are to be commended for their fine music. Orchestra BACK ROW: Mr. Boykin-Orchestra Director, C. Millspaugh. A. Winter MIDDLE ROW: L. Friedman. A. Polak. L. Welsh, P. Amell, J. Green. FRONT ROW: E. Resch, J. Cocheo. K. Thornton, B. Cox, V. Kulyk, H. Libes. The Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Ronald Boykin, rehearses daily in preparation for its performances at the annual winter and spring concerts. These performances demon- strate the exceptional musical ability and dedi- cation of the Orchestra members. This organi- zation is both a valuable and important part of the Fine Arts Program at MHS. 155 Concert Singers BACK ROW: C. Emanuel. D. Vilbig. J. Krueger. S. Wright. L. Wilczynski, L Wezwick. J. Voltaggio. M. Schanno. R. Meyerriecks. P. Doig. E. Roberts. M. Ockovic. L. LoCurto. FIFTH ROW: S. Adrat. D. DeStefano, L. Coleman. J. Weber. E. Rafferty. L. Schmelke. E. Bramble. M. Contessa. M. Dyroff. K. Kowalsky. L Ratcliffe FOURTH ROW: L. Dries. C. Vacchiano. C. Hodges. T. Jones. L. Hodges. S. Bartee. J. Ellis. K. Lynch. S. Lucke. J. Cocheo. B. Salembeni. D. Shannon. G. Licausi. THIRD ROW: P. Mackin. S. Gistedt, C. Buckheit. C. Baker, J. Tedone. V. Resch. G. Giordano, M. Borst. A. Polak. L. Friedman. SECOND ROW: E. DeLorenzo, A. Fink. E. Resch. J. Vilbig. D Donohue. E. Donato. B. Cancro. Mrs. Muzii-Advisor. FRONT ROW: J. Komarow. C. Millspaugh. NOT PICTURED: A. Auriemma. J DeSousa. B. Gille. J. Konicki. B. Ludwig. S. Lucke. D. Luecke. C. Mango. C. Marchesano. C. Marroni. L. Oltedal. R. Robbins. C. Rotter. D. Schnabel. E. Toritto. The Concert Singers are a group of talented individuals who rehearse daily for the annual Winter and Spring Concerts which are spon- sored by the Fine Arts Department. The mem- bers of Chorus learn the fundamentals of mu- sic and also obtain an appreciation for the arts through field trips to Broadway and off-Broad- way productions. These students, together with Mrs. Shirley Muzii, their advisor, merit recognition for the hard work and effort they put into their music. 156 Thespians BACK ROW: C. Millspaugh, J. Cocheo. L. Moran. Mr. Wargo-Advisor. L. LoCurto. D. Vilbig. C. Rotter MIDDLE ROW: M Calen, A. Cempa. FRONT ROW: L. Rafferty. M Maloney. C. Krams NOT PICTURED: P Murdock. S. Lucke. J. Bayer The Thespians, under the direction of Mr. Dan Wargo, is a national organization comprised of students with an interest in the theatre. In order to become a Thespian, one must earn a required amount of credits through participation in the dramatic arts, both on and off stage. This past fall, through the combined efforts of their members, the Thespians presented a comedy thriller entitled, The Butler Did It. They also participated in Childrens' Theatre produc- tions as well as the spring musical. The talents and perseverance of these dedicated students are to be commended. 157 Drama Club BACK ROW: G. Holsten, J. Tedone. C. Homer, C. Rotter, K. Mackin, L Macklowe. C. Rafferty, Mrs. Plaia-Advisor, S. Lucke, A. Bartscherer. MIDDLE ROW: J. Cocheo, M. Calen, A. Auriemma. L. Rafferty, L. Schmelke, D. DeStefano. FRONT ROW: M. Maloney, C. Millspaugh. C. Krams, L. Moran, L. LoCurto. The Drama Club provides the students of MHS with op- portunities for educational ex- periences in the area of the theatre arts. Childrens’ The- atre productions are spon- sored, organized, and pre- sented annually by the club. With the assistance of Mrs. Plaia, the club members also conduct workshops in make- up, acting, and stagecraft. Stagers The Stagers are an essen- tial part of the numerous the- atrical productions at MHS. This dedicated group of stu- dents is responsible for set design and construction, set- ting lights, backstage man- agement, sound effects, and all the other elements neces- sary for the production of a show. Under the guidance of Mr. Wargo, the Stagers de- vote much of their time and effort in helping to make our school's productions success- ful. BACK ROW: D. Donohue, Mr. Wargo-Advisor, C. Millspaugh.B. Twomey MIDDLE ROW: R. Nagh- avi, L. Manuta. S. Latham, S. Loehle, M, Luther, B. Gestl. FRONT ROW: P. Fellman, D. Kearny, G. Giordano. 158 TV Production And Broadcasting Squad BACK ROW: J. Mandracchia. R. Toussaint, J. Faulkner, Mr. Collins FOURTH ROW: Mr Hajohn, M. Maloney, K. Lynch. V. Kulyk, J Voltaggio. E. Kollin THIRD ROW: Mrs. Barbsis, M Lavenziano. L. Macklowe, G. Giordano, S. Latham, J. Sysak, C. Jednat. SECOND ROW: S. Loehle, L. Muller. B. Cancro, M. Harold. M. Gunn, B. Suraci. FRONT ROW: G. Friedman, T. Palumbo, J. Garrido, G. Lester. The members of the TV Production and Broadcasting Squad are students who wish to gain a better understanding of the medium of television. They are educated in the various aspects of TV production and broadcasting and are instructed in the areas of cameras, lights, and sound. Under the direction of Mr. John Collins and Mr. Philip Hajohn, these students originate, produce, and broadcast the Sunrise Report, MHS’ daily news show, which keeps students informed about various activities and sports results. The members of the TV Production and Broadcasting Squad perform a great service to the school and at the same time learn about the world of television. AV Squad Mrs. Barbsis, J. Perez. M. La- venziano, B. Suraci. Mr. Col- lins-Advisor, J. Garrido. The AV Squad is comprised of a small group of students who are in charge of the unkeep, collection, and distribution of MHS’ audio-visual equipment. Furnishing tapes, films, projectors, and records to both the students and faculty of MHS is the main service provided by this group. The hard work and dedication of all the members of the AV Squad are greatly appreciated by all who benefit from their services. Sound Service Squad Under the direction of Mr. John Irving, the Sound Service Squad is the organization responsible for the operation and maintenance of all the sound equipment at MHS. The members of this group provide audio service for a variety of activi- ties including Girls’ Week, sports functions, assemblies, and school drama productions. This organiza- tion is a great asset to both the school and community. BACK ROW: V. Resch. C. Episcopo. FRONT ROW: K. Lynch, D. Buckheit, Mr. Irving-Advisor. 160 DECA BACK ROW: J. Spinella. J. Stanton, C. Campbell, E. Jan- sen, S. McCarthy. MIDDLE ROW G. Cellucci. B. Calla- han, C. Jones, P.Durant. J. DeCecilia. S. Malek, T. Ryan. FRONT ROW: Mr Witt-Advi- sor. R. Catalano. K. Kwestal. A. Campanelli, L. Brugnoli. N. Ruddy. DECA, the Distributive Education Club of America, is a national organization comprised of students who are interested in entering the business world. Under the direction of Mr. Witt, members of DECA participate in county and state competitions which encompass all facets of business education. DECA gives students valuable training in the field of business and also provides MHS with many services including the operation of the school store. FBLA The Future Business Leaders of America, a national organization which helps students gain knowl- edge of how businesses work, draws many members from MHS. Under the advisorship of Mrs. Callahan and Miss Fisher, members gain a better understanding of business by spon- soring such activities as candy and stuffed animal sales and discussions by people from various business fields. BACK ROW: P Durant. A. Wengler. D. Callarota. M Carbone, F. Marques. M Leahy. G. Sullivan, D. Martin, M. Dyroff. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Callahan-Advisor. J. Butler. J. Orlando, A Marquart, M. Gleeson. M Welsh. K. Welsh. A. Lee. L. Belsky. S. Zizza, L. Hodges. Miss Fisher-Advisor. SECOND ROW: C. Hodges. A. Komlosy. K Melvin. A. Kugler. C. DiDomenico. D Messner. E Piotrowski, J. Krueger. D. Vilbig. FRONT ROW G. Valente. C. Gomez, V. Santos. T. Loureiro, M. Caiola, D. Leprine. 161 SEP BACK ROW: C. Gayson. J. Lindsly. D. King, M. Lewandoski. FOURTH ROW: R Norberg, D, Truxon. D. Annalia, R. langan. THIRD ROW: Ms. Borax. M. Zizzo, B. Stalters, J. Cocheo, J. Lee. A. Lee, P. Calleja, V. Resch, P. Vecchio. Mr. Pronsky SECOND ROW: P. VanHouton, R. Palumbo. M. Gentil, M Violano, D. Palumbo, V. Gibbons, J. Arndt, J. McKinley. FRONT ROW: S. Strauss. S. Farlow, D. Menegay, G. Menegay. Have a free period? Tired of boring study halls? Thanks to the Substitute Enrichment Program, the stu- dents of MHS have been provided with interesting and educational alternatives to study halls and substitute teachers. Under the direction of Ms. Susan Borax, SEP has featured many live presentations including a horse, a famous portrait painter, a tap dancer, and such interesting movies as Paper Moon and Chariots of the Gods. Due to the hard work of many individuals, SEP has become one of the most popular programs established at Mineola in recent years. Mathletes The Mathletes are a group of math- ematically inclined students who prac- tice once a week in preparation for their monthly interscholastic competi- tions. With the guidance and assistance of their advisors, Mr. Fletcher Tomic and Mr. Thomas Embler, the Mathletes solve problems ranging from simple al- gebra to complex logic. Led by the ex- perience of their senior members, the Mathletes have made this past season a successful one. BACK ROW: R. Greenwood, S. Kantrowitz. M. Kelly. J. Millstein. A. Bauer FRONT ROW: N. Hunt, G. Banno. D. Donohue. E. Grossman, Mr. Embler- Advisor. NOT PICTURED: M. Lee, W. Lei. Chess Club BACK ROW: B. Twomey, M. Two- mey, C. Episcopo. K. Lynch. V. Resch. FRONT ROW: Mr. Young- Advisor, J. Straffer, D. Anninos, C. Krams. Members of the Chess Club learn both the basic and the advanced strate- gies of the game of chess. Under the direction of Mr. Young, the team members meet weekly to discuss and play this game. They also participate in monthly interscholastic competitions. Aided by the leadership and experience of this year’s senior members, the Chess Club had an excellent season. 163 Art Club The Art Club enables stu- dents with artistic ability to fur- ther their talents in all aspects of this field. Under the supervi- sion of Ms. Nemser, members prepare for the annual Art Show held in conjunction with the Spring Concert. These tal- ented individuals are an impor- tant part of MHS’ Fine Arts De- partment. BACK ROW D. Truxson. D. Lloyd. M. Wright. A. Pair. C. Riddick, C. Bates. B. Johnson. K. Cox, M. Dews. T. Thur- mond. E. Bramble. R. Lloyd. L. Frank- lin. FOURTH ROW: B. Cox. D. Hickman. C. Minott. T. Gross. R. Toussaint. L. Hodges. C. Moses. J. Jones. P. Du- rant. G. Davis. THIRD ROW V. Scott. T. Jones. S. Redd. C. Hodges. R. Jackson. J. Butler. G. Richo. M. Gunn. P. Tucker. K. Drayton. SECOND ROW A. Hick- man, E. Dews. T. Riddick. N. McFar- land. E. Mehlomakulu, T. McFarland. R. Durant. R. Pinkney. E. Rossario. Y. Hut- cherson. FRONT ROW: N. Quamie, D. King, R. Jones, L. Welsh. BACK ROW: J. Griffin. R. Pulga. T. Benatti. FOURTH ROW: A. Winter. D. Lyons. M. Maloney. T. Smiley. D. Drexler. B. Thompson THRID ROW: J. Cross. J. Voltag- gio. K. Kennedy. M. Simon, M. Christie. Ms. Nemser-Advisor, L. Zutrau SECOND ROW: K. Kolsch. J. Pulga. S. Lauro. K. Williams. M. Mammina FRONT ROW E. Kollin, J. Cutrone. BSU The Black Student Union of Mineola High School, under the direction of Ms. Hampton, offers members an opportunity to gain greater knowledge and a better understanding of their cultural background. During the year, members of the BSU engage in varied fund-raising activities which include the annual Fashion Show. 164 Guidance Office Workers M. Martins, Mrs. Rochel, Mrs. DelRossi. L. Drankwalter. The Guidance Office Workers are a group of stu- dents who are extremely effective in their efforts to help the counselors and secretaries. They do such things as sorting out col- lege catalogues and distrib- uting passes. Their assis- tance is fundamental in keeping the Guidance Of- fice running smoothly. Main Office Workers The Main Office Workers aid the secretaries immea- surably by correcting schedules, sorting mail, and performing many oth- er necessary errands. These dedicated students help the Main Office func- tion more efficiently and productively. Their ser- vices are greatly appreciat- ed. D. Kearney. B. Salembeni. B. Price. D. Garguso, L Ricciardi. V. Fabiano. Miss Mackay- Advisor. 165 German Club The German Club, under the direc- tion of Dr. Frank Mecerod, enables the members of the German classes to en- rich their knowledge of the language and people of this country. They study the customs of Germany and work to increase their understanding of a cul- ture different from their own. BACK ROW: R. Fontanes, J. Kiss, M. Carvalho. B. Edgley. F. Smith. J. Sysak, J. Fontanes THIRD ROW: C. Lesmeister, C. Wells. C. Shortis. A. Bauer. G Kivlighn. P. Punzmann. M Dyroff. Dr. Mecerod-Advisor SECOND ROW: D Karl. P Kiv- lighn. E. Scheele. E. Parker. P. Stubbs. P. Eising FRONT ROW: J. Dries. S. Latham. J. Falicka, D. Galosich, C. Friedrichs. Italian Club Under the direction of Mr. Fred DiNapoli, the members of the Italian Club further their knowledge of the customs, people and culture of Italy by viewing slides and films of this coun- try. At their meetings, they also speak Italian to increase their fluency in the language. This year, the club members held many fund-raising activities and donated the proceeds to a wor- thy charity. BACK ROW: A. Reginio, T. Mezzina, Mr. DiNapoli-Advisor, S. Lauro. MIDDLE ROW: J. Cutrone, A Lubrono. J. Cocheo. FRONT ROW: J. Elka. 166 Portuguese Club The Portuguese Club provides the students of MHS with an oppor- tunity to pursue their interests in Portuguese culture. The members of this group raise money to send to orphanages in Portugal and make donations to local charities. Under the direction of Mrs. Jose- phine Guberman, various fund rais- ers such as the annual Christmas sale were held so that the club could sponsor a dinner and dance for its members at the end of the year. The contributions made by this group are very beneficial to the community. BACK ROW: M. Lopes. P. Amaral, A Marquart. J Ellis. A Alves. H. Silva, M Monteiro, C Lopes, E. Calvao. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Guberman-Advisor, A. Veras. V. Santos. T Silva. I. Castela, G. DaSilvs. I. Frade. FRONT ROW: L. DaSilva, G. Valente. B. Pereira, A DaSilva NOT PICTURED: F. Marques, M. Valente. Spanish Club The members of the Spanish Club have worked diligently throughout the year and have sponsored various fund raisers in order to support their many activities. Profits made from their candy sales helped to fi- nance the club's annual dinner at the conclusion of the school year. Under the direction of Mrs. Sarita Kurs, the Spanish Club also provided a tutorial service for Spanish students in need of assistance with their studies. BACK ROW: Mrs. Kurs-Advisor. L Boeshore. D. Tavares. A Alves. J. Ellis. V Kulyk. K. Kessler, T. Loureiro. T. Tuzzolo. MIDDLE ROW: M Welsh. B Rusinek. K Welsh. N Pagan, I. Castela. C. Friedrich, M. Gleeson. FRONT ROW: V. Voyges, M. Silva, M. Fernandes. S. Fink. NOT PIC- TURED: P. Doig. 167 SUNRISE SPORTS Football BACK ROW: Mr. Schwabe-Coach. B. Kowalski, J. Cross. M. O'Leary-captain, S. Landini. B. Podstupka, A. Ciavarella. D. Murphy, T. Innella. M. LaRose. Mr. Young-Coach. MIDDLE ROW: E. Bramble. T. Thurmond, G. Davis, R. Fenick, J. Gorry, L. Micera-captain, D. O'Hare, D. Woodward-captain, R. Cifelli. FRONT ROW: T. Scardino, E. Cunningham, B. Sandstrom, C. Riddick, J. Spara, G. Chatson-captain, R. Davidoski, M. White. NOT PICTURED: B. Dowling, S. Mendyk, S. Wotysiak. Mineola’s football team, coached by Gil Schwabe and Bob Young, started off the 1978 season well with three wins in its first four games, A combination of injuries and very strong opponents caused the Mus- tangs to lose in their final four outings and end the year with a record of 3-5. The team was led by All Conference players Dave Woodward and Mike O'Leary. Dave was also selected to play on Nassau County’s All Star team. Larry Micera, the core of the Mustang offense, gained nearly 600 yards rushing and also had four touchdowns. Some other key gridmen included Edison Bramble and George Chatson. Due to leg and shoulder injuries, they were lost to the team midway into the season. Tony Innella replaced George at quarterback and played at this position for the remainder of the schedule. Kicking duties were delegated to John Spara and sophomore Matt White, both of whom did excellent jobs punting for the team. On the defense, Danny O'Hare at corner- back and Bill Podstupka at defensive end both had outstanding years. Coach Schwabe looks forward to a better season next year since there will be a large number of exper- ienced players returning. Scoreboard Island Trees 34-16 Great Neck South 20-13 Lynbrook 6-15 Hempstead 9- 6 Carey 0-14 New Hyde Park 6-27 Clarke 8-22 South Side 7-24 172 Mineola’s front line waits for the snap. Larry Micera receives a handoff from the quarterback. 173 Tony Innella releases a pass while under heavy pressure. Mineola defenders tackle a New Hyde Park opponent. Field Hockey BACK ROW: J. Massaro-Asst Coach. M. Kelly. L. Massaro, M. Grodotzke- captain. J. Orlando- captain, A. Od- noha, M. Messina- Coach. MIDDLE ROW: L. Belsky. D. Marcelonis. M. Hacker. C. Duden FRONT ROW: E. Tor- itto, M. Carolin. M. DiFazio, A. Gro- dotzke. The Mineola Girls' Field Hockey Team had an exciting 1978 season. They finished third in their division with a record of 2-2-1. They ten participated in the Nassau County Playoffs where they lost a controversial game to Bethpage by a score of 2-1. Mineola was a strong defensive team and allowed only four goals during the entire season. This was due to the exceptional defensive play of senior Co- Captain Joanne Orlando, junior Lee Massaro, and sophomore Marianne Hacker. The offense, which controlled the ball throughout most of the games, was led by senior Co- Captain Maureen Grodotzke, juniors Alice Grodotzke, and Marianne DiFazio, and sophomores Andrea Odnoha and Ellen Toritto. Thanks to the hard work of the team members, the coaching of Mary Messina, and the assistance of Jane Massaro, Mineola enjoyed a very good season. With only three seniors graduating, Mineola can look forward to a winning season next year and another chance to gain the Nassau County Title. 174 The Mineola forward line rushes after the ball. Andrea Odnoha awaits action. Marianne Hacker drives the ball past a Seaford player. Alice Grodotzke thwarts an opponent. Scoreboard Island Trees 1-0 New Hyde Park 0-0 Seaford 1-0 Clarke 0-2 Great Neck South 0-1 Bethpage 1-2 175 Lee Massaro follows the play up the field. Soccer BACK ROW: Mr. Schmitt-Coach, J. Ferreira. E. Scheele. S. Palmaccio. P. DeSousa. N Fitzpatrick, L Perr-eira, Toussaint. P. Vecchio. J. Machado. Mr. Carboine-Coach. FRONT ROW: B. Berger. J. Martin. J. Jorge. S Lucke, Shea-captain, M. Sheehan-captain. B. Saramago, M. Rodriguez, A. Herrera. R C. Mineola's soccer team finished its season in fourth place with an overall record of 4-7. Although the team lost several good players this year and lacked a power- ful offense, its solid defense more than made up for this weakness. The team was led by senior captains Mike Sheehan who made the All-County team at halfback and Chris Shea whose position was also halfback. The Chief de- fensive player for the Mustangs was Joe Jorge who made All-Division. Some other key defensemen were Ronald Toussaint, Sherlund Lucke and goalie Neil Fitz- patrick, who allowed an average of only two goals per game. The defense was supported by some other fine players including Louis Perreira, the team's leading scorer, Al Herrera and Joe Ferreira. Mineola played well this season but was plagued with problems because of inexperience. With all but two lettermen returning next year, Mr. Carboine hopes to have a stronger team and a better standing in the division. Scoreboard Clarke 2-5 Carey 2-0 Plainview 3-1 Lynbrook 0-2 South Side 1-2 Hemstead 3-2 Roslyn 1-2 G.N. South 0-3 Westbury 3-4 Seaford 2-1 Island Trees 2-3 176 Joe Ferreira defends against a Clarke attackman. Halfback Mike Sheehan begins the attack. Neil Fitzpatrick defends the-goal. Sherlund Lucke dribbles upfield. John Martin avoids a tackle. 177 Badminton BACK ROW: T. Benatti. P. Doig. K Homer, S. Olsen. S. Golden. J. Griffin. S Henderson, Mr. Spacie-Coach MIDDLE ROW: E. Resch. D Hoffman, A. Fink. J. Carroll. S. Kwestal. S. Neofitidis. FRONT ROW: C LaRocca, K. Kolsch. L. Kubat. S. Kantrowitz NOT PICTURED: T Henderson. E. Shperling. The 1978 Mineola Girls' Badminton Team placed third in its division with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses. The team, under the direction of their new coach, Scott Spacie, has greatly improved over last year's squad. This was due to the experience of the returning members and to some outstanding play by several individuals. Among them was senior Teresa Henderson who won first place in Nassau County for third singles. Doubles partners, Linda Kubat and Elena Shperling, along with junior Sharon Olsen and freshman Kelly-Ann Homer, also qualified for participation in the county playoffs. With the return of three of these exceptional players and many other skilled squad members, the badminton team looks forward to another successful and exciting season next fall. 178 Teresa Henderson hits a backhand return Cross Country BACK ROW: Mr. Malle-Coach. S. Hebenstreit-captain. K. Ginsberg, C - Connelly-captain. FRONT ROW: D Reymann, R. Imbornoni, B. Twomey, M. Altoonian. At the conclusion of the 1978 cross country season, Mineola's harriers had compiled a 4-7 record under the guidance of their new coach, Dave Malle. Though the team's record is not outstanding, the runners dis- played their abilities by greatly improving their individ- ual times. Senior captains Steve Hebenstreit and Chris Connel- ly are now ranked fourth and fifth respectively on MHS' list of record times in the three mile run. Steve, who was the top runner for the team, and junior Keith Ginsberg both qualified to run in the state trials. This year's team was also supported by the efforts of the remaining members, including sophomore Doug Rey- mann, junior Mark Altoonian, and senior Robert Imbor- noni. The team, which was edged out of first place finishes by slight margins in several meets this season, is losing only a few runners to graduation. Due to the exper- ience gained this year and to many underclassmen who are going out for the squad, the team should improve upon its record next fall. 179 Volleyball BACK ROW: M Messina-Coach. A Grodolzke. L Guido-captain. MIDDLE ROW: P. Doig, A. Odnoha. L. Massaro. M Hacker FRONT ROW: B Beresheim, M DiFazio. M. Carolin, J Orlando-captain NOT PICTURED: M. Grodotzke Serve, save, set, spike the ball! This was the Volleyball team's fight song throughout the season. The team finished its schedule with a laudable record of 8-4 and placed third in its division, just missing the playoffs. The squad displayed out- standing teamwork, despite the loss of senior Maureen Gro- dotzke, due to a hand injury, and junior Lee Massaro. out with a collarbone injury. They were led by senior co-captains Joanne Orlando, a dexterous spiker, and Lucy Guido, a consis- tent setter. Other adept spikers included juniors Alice Gro- dotzke and Marianne DiFazio and sophomore Marianne Hack- er. Junior Margaret Carolin completed the starting lineup and assisted the team with her exceptional sets and dinks. The JV Volleyball team’s inexperience was evident in its final 3-7 record. These enthusiastic players were coached by Bob Jaeger and led by co- captains Debbie Marcelonis and Kate Strockbine and by their leading scorer Kathy Gallagher. Due to the experience they gained this year, the players have hopes for greater success next year. The varsity volleyball team, coached by Mary Messina, with its skillfull starters and strong bench, also looks forward to next winter and another chance at the playoffs. 180 Margaret Carolin executes a set. Great Neck South Scoreboard 12-15, 14-16 Southside 9-15, 15-7, 9-15 Hempstead 15-3, 15-11 Carey 15-6, 15-9 New Hyde Park 15-9, 15-3 Lynbrook 7-15, 15-2, 15-8 Great Neck South 4-15, 7-15 Southside 15-3, 15-2 Hempstead 8-15, 15-6, 15-9 Carey 13-15, 15-3, 15-11 New Hyde Park 15-8, 15-1 Lynbrook 9-15, 9-15 Marianne DiFazio digs the ball. Junior Varsity BACK ROW: C. Emanuel. K. Gallagher. Mr. Jaeger-Coach. K Strockbine-captain. L Kubat MIDDLE ROW: L. LaRusso. C. LaRocca. K. Kowalski. A Bartscherer. P Ciavarella. FRONT ROW: K. Kolsch. F. Velizianno. M. Trusch. D. Marceloms-captain. 181 Winter Track BACK ROW: T. Tesauro, S. Hebenstreit, K. Ginsberg, E. Bramble, C Connelly, M. Fitzpatrick. R Imbornoni. FRONT ROW: E. Sheele. K. Cox, B. Twomey. M Altoonian, D. Reymann, R Norberg. NOT PICTURED: Mr Malle- Coach, A. Bauer. R. Greenwood, B. Kowalski, T. Henderson, M. Hacker. E. Toritto. K. Burns. M DiFazio. M Kelly, E. Foley, M. Wright. G. Banno, N. Hunt. G. Chatson. Mineola's winter track team began its season early in Novem- ber and has shown a marked improvement over last year’s squad. Coached by Dave Malle, the team now includes a number of talented female runners in addition to the males. The leading runner this year is sophomore Eddison Bramble who placed second in the 220 yard dash at the Armory. Some of the other top sprinters on the team include seniors Chris Con- nelly, Mike Fitzpatrick, and George Chatson. The middle dis- tance events are run by senior Norman Hunt and juniors Tom Tesauro and Keith Ginsberg. Senior Steve Hebenstreit and ju- nior Eric Sheele are the key long distance runners of the squad. Though Chris Connelly, team captain, and Steve Hebenstreit were out with injuries during the early part of the season, both have returned and are looking forward to some fine showings in the team’s remaining meets. A bright spot of the squad this season is the addition of seven girls. They are led by senior Teresa Henderson who placed fifth in the 100 year dash at the Armory. Kathy Burns, Marianne DiFazio, and Marianne Hacker pooled their talents to create the number one shuttle hurdle relay team at the conference meet. The track team still has a large portion of the season before it, and Coach Malle is anticipating many successes. Mike Fitzpatrick leads the relay team to another victory. 182 Kenny Cox starts to make his move for first place Chris Connelly's efforts give him another good run. Teresa Henderson has the lead going into the turn. Norman Hunt storms towards the finish. 183 Marianne Hacker attacks the hurdles. Basketball BACK ROW: B. Welsh, R. Cadovius. B. Johnson. Mr. Schmitt-Coach, B. Ludwig, J. Hargrove. R. Cifelli. FRONT ROW: D. Beresheim, C. Herwerth-captain, K. Edgerson-captain, J. Marlin, C Riddick. G. Lignos. NOT PICTURED: M. Dimakos. As Signet went to press, Mineola’s basketball team, coached by Bob Schmitt, had a divisional record of 4-5 and an overall record of 5-8. The team, which had many tough defeats, hoped to improve its remaining play in preparation for the playoffs. The season started off badly when star forward, cap- tain Kedrin Edgerson, suffered a broken thumb causing him to miss the first three games. Kedrin’s return on January 3 lifted the team’s spirits and led to its first win of the season over Plainview Kennedy. Other highlights of the season included two stunning victories over last year's state-runnerup, Southside, by a combined total of 8 points. The Mustangs were also led throughout the season by the play of senior point guard Gus Lignos, who was named all-division last year, super soph Burnis John- son at center, and senior captain Chris Herwerth at the forward position. Other major contributions came from juniors Bob Ludwig, John Martin and Donald Ber- esheim, and sophomore Matt Dimakos. With the return of many varsity players, Coach Schmitt hopes that the team will improve its record next season. 104 John Martin looks to pass to an open man. Gus Lignos goes up for an easy two points Kedrin Edgerson takes a long jumper over a Kennedy defender. 18S Basketball BACK ROW: M. Hacker. B. Beresheim. H Thomas. L. Guido-captain. Mr Kuchinsky Coach. P. Vacchiano- manager. FRONT ROW: D Marcelonis. E Toritto, M. Carolin. A. Grodotzke. K Burns. M Grodotzke-captain. T. Henderson-captain. As Signet went to press, this year's girls' basketball team had already continued to exhibit success similar to that of the 1978 championship squad. Coached by Pete Kuchinsky, the Mustangs began the season by drubbing Carey by a score of 69-28. Heading the team were tri-captains: Lucy Guido at forward who received All-Division honors last year, center Teresa Henderson also selected for All-Division, and Maureen Fiat” Gro- dotzke playing at the point guard position. The starting lineup was rounded out by junior Alice Grodotzke and sophomore Helene Thomas. Also offering strong sup- port off the bench were juniors Barbara Beresheim and Margaret Carolin and sophomore Ellen Toritto. With the outstanding teamwork of the starting five and the tremendous firepower supplied by the bench, Mineola, with eleven games remaining, will surely con- tinue to reign supreme in Nassau County. The JV squad, not to be overshadowed, was led by enthusiastic sophomore captains Lorraine Lambertson and Lisa Dries. Although they lost their first game to Carey by a score of 31-25. they hope to improve as they gain experience throughout the season. 186 Ellen Toritto goes in for a layup Barbara Beresheim shoots from the foul line. Lucy Guido shoots a jump shot over the Carey defenders Alice Grodotzke gets off a shot in a crowd. Junior Varsity BACK ROW: L. LaRusso, A. Bartscherer. K. Gallagher. K. Minott. Mr. Deluca-Coach MIDDLE ROW: M. Ryan. T. Minichiello. R. Jackson. L. Rossano. C. McPherson FRONT ROW: L Dries-captam. L Lambertson-captain NOT PICTURED: P Tucker. C Emanuel. B Jessberger. 187 Bowling BACK ROW: S. Landini. J. Anderson. L. Landini. Mr. Carboine-Coach. FRONT ROW: G. Cellucci, J. Arndt. A. Reginio. M. Gravina. The loss of five varsity bowlers played a ma- jor role in creating an unimpressive record for MHS’ bowling team. Under the direction of Coach Frank Carboine, the bowlers displayed their abilities by improving their individual averages as the season progressed. The team’s leading bowler, senior Artie Re- ginio, consistently maintained the highest average on the squad. He was closely followed by seniors Steve Landini and Jim Anderson. Some other key bowlers included sophomores Jeff Arndt and Gary Cellucci. Although the team’s record was not as good as was hoped for, Coach Carboine is looking forward to next season since only three mem- bers will be lost to graduation and the returning bowlers will have gained much varsity exper- ience. 188 Bowling BACK ROW: A. Bryk, J. Gallagher. T. Tuzzolo. A. Auriemma. Ms. Rush-Coach. MIDDLE ROW: B Turon. J. Gallagher. D. Stryjewski. FRONT ROW: C. Duden. K. Losen- dahl. The Girls' Bowling Team finished its 1979 season in first place in its league with a superb record of 9-1. The team then won the Nassau County Championships and went on to represent the county in the state championships at Poughkeepsie. The varsity team, coached by Neutrice Rush, was led by sopho- more Joan Gallagher and junior Carol Duden. Both girls bowled laudably and maintained the two highest averages in the league. The JV team, with a record of five wins and five losses, gained third place in its division. Since no team members are being lost to graduation, the varsi- ty squad hopes for continued success while JV, with more exper- ienced bowlers on the team, should better its record next season. Andrea Bryk keeps score while the rest of the team looks on Carol Duden rolls for a strike 189 Wrestling BACK ROW: Mr. Schwabe-Coach. M. Innella. J. Connolly. D O'Connor FRONT ROW: J. Altoonian. N Fabiano-captain, F. Merlo. G. Carboni NOT PICTURED: Mr Brown-Coach. C. Bento. R. Boeshore. J Cross. The Mineola Mustang wrestling team, coached by Jim Brown and Gil Schwabe, has had to overcome a major obstacle this season in the form of lack of student participation. The latest count showed only ten members on the team, two short of the twelve needed to fill all of the weight classes. Although the team’s record is not overwhelming, the wrestlers have shown their dedication by devoting many hours each afternoon to hard practice. Their diligence paid off in many fine perfor- mances throughout the season. Senior Jim Connolly displayed his superb abilities in the Herricks Tournament when he placed third in his weight class. Other key wrestlers on the team included seniors Jim Cross and Rick Boeshore, juniors captain Nick Fabiano and Frank Merlo, and sophomore John Altoonian. The wrestling team will lose several members next year due to graduation. However, Coach Brown feels that if the students of Mineola High School were made aware of the fine opportunity they are missing of becoming involved in a varsity sport, more of them would join the team and perhaps enable the squad to compile a winning record. Rifle BACK ROW: Mr Samuels-Coach. C Shea-captain, B Berger. C. Voltaggio-captain, G. Lesmeister. FRONT ROW: D. Drexler, T. Fabiano. A Gadaleta In the tradition of Mineola's sharpshooters, this year's squad, coached by Abe Samuels, has displayed championship form in both team and individual performances. Senior captain Chris Shea leads the team in scoring with an average score exceeding 270. This average places him second in the division. Some other key marksmen include senior Chris Voltaggio and junior Bernie Berger. As Signet went to press, the rifle team had already compiled a record of five wins and only one loss. Mineola’s only competition for a first place standing appears to be Roslyn, Coach Samuels is confident that the team will be very successful during the remainder of the season. Since few members will be lost to graduation, he forsees Mineola as a strong division leader again next year. 191 Spring Track BACK ROW: T. Tesauro. R. Boeshore. E. Bramble. S. Hebenstreit, J. Santos-captain, J Brech-captain. B. Kowalski. A. Bauer. K. Ginsberg. K. Cox. FRONT ROW: E. Foley. G. Banno. G. Hart. B. Twomey. M. Altoonian, S. Lucke. D. Donohue. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Malle-Coach. N. Hunt, J. Millstein, T. Saitta. S. Williams. C. Connelly. Mineola's '78 spring track team, coached by Mr. Dave Malle, finished its season with an overall record of 3-5. Though the team’s record was disappointing, the individual performances matched the best in Mineola’s history with a total of twelve new school and class records being set. Senior captain Jim Brech was the team’s leader. He placed first in the high hurdles at the conference meet and set school records in both that event and in the triple jump. Chris Connel- ly set a new junior class record in the triple jump and was fifth overall in the conference in this event. Other key runners included juniors Norman Hunt, Steve Hebenstreit, and Jeff Millstein and sophomore Tom Tesauro and Keith Ginsberg. Freshmen Edison Bramble, who set three class records and took first place in the 220 yard dash at the North Shore Championships, and Kenny Cox, who set freshman records in the intermediate and high hurdle events, will be the runners around whom Mr. Malle will plan future teams. Mr. Malle hopes to improve the team’s record next year since only two members will be lost to graduation, and many of the new runners have gained experience during this past sea- son. Scoreboard E. Rockaway 84- 52 Garden City 49- 101 Bethpage 46- 90 Clarke 55- 95 Glen Cove 46- 99 Herricks 78- 61 Lutheran 85- 51 Kennedy 41- 109 192 Jim Brech completes the first step in the triple jump. 193 Softball BACK ROW: Mr Schmitt-Coach, T. Henderson, M. Kelly. P Doig, D. Marcelonis, L. Guido- captaln, A. Grodotzke-captain. MIDDLE ROW: A. Ciminelli, B. Shields. R. Linehan. M. Fitzpatrick-captain. FRONT ROW: M. Di Fazio. K. Burns. M. Grodotzke, M. Carolin. M. Linehan. NOT PICTURED: M. Hacker. J. Orlando. The 1978 Girls' Softball team had a tremen- dous season. With a record of 13-3, it earned second place in its division. The team then entered the playoffs and gained two exciting victories. The first win came over Syosset with a score of 5-3, and Roslyn was then defeated 9- 5. The final and deciding game for the Nassau County Championship ended in a heartbreak- ing 2-1 loss to Levittown Division. Throughout the season, Mineola was led by the outstanding pitching of Alice Grodotzke and Phyllis Doig. The superb fielding of short- stop Lucy Guido, centerfielder Maureen Fitzpa- trick, who also batted .600 with six homeruns, leftfielder Maureen Grodotzke, and third base- man Maryann Linehan proved to be a key fac- tor in the Mustangs' success. The hard work of all the players and the dedication of their coach, Robert Schmitt, produced a praisewor- thy team in this, the first year that Mineola maintained a varsity squad. Coach Schmitt feels that with many mem- bers returning from last year's team that Min- eola will again be a contender for the Nassau County Championship. Scoreboard Oceanside 11- 6 VS North 18- 3 Sewanhaka 34- 3 South Side 8- 4 VS Central 19- 9 W. Hempstead 9-10 Carey 17- 2 Elmont 22- 3 Floral Park 13- 2 East Rockaway 14- 5 Hewlett 12- 2 Lawrence 18- 2 Lynbrook 14- 5 Malverne 15- 3 VS South 3- 4 VS South 1- 2 194 Alice Grodotzke winds up to deliver a pitch. Maureen Kelly reaches for a throw to the plate. Maureen Grodotzke slides safely into third Mar Linehan throws to first. 195 Coach Schmitt confers with Lucy Guido. Baseball BACK ROW: C. Herwerth. D. Barry. C. Pratesi, M. White. E. Soto, K. Sasso, B. Giambalvo. R. Coyne. N. Dimakos. Mr. Terc-Coach. FRONT ROW: C. Mackey. B. Gallagher. M. Sheehan, G. Lignos, A. Ciavarella. 8. Overton. NOT PICTURED: C. Shea. Kenny Sasso waits for the pitch. The '78 Mineola Mustang Baseball Team fin- ished its season with a record of 9-9. Many of the returning players improved far beyond the expectations of their coach, Mr. Mike Terc. Of these players, centerfielder Ken Sasso made the All-Division team while Dennis Barry and Bob Giambalvo received honorable mention. Other key squad members included seniors Chris Mackey and Rich Coyne and juniors Mike Sheehan and Chris Herwerth. The strong pitching of both Dennis Barry, who pitched a one hitter on opening day, and Bob Giambalvo combined with the hitting of Chris Mackey and Ken Sasso regained Mineola a respectable position in its division. Although they lacked overall depth, the talents of many individual players proved to be the element that provided the team with a .500 record. With the improved JV players supporting the returning Varsity squad, Mr. Terc is looking for- ward to a better season next year. 1% Rich Coyne takes a large lead off of first base. Chris Shea beats the throw back to the bag Bob Giambalvo is about to release the pitch Chris Mackey takes a cut at the ball. Bill Gallagher attempts a bunt. 197 Lacrosse BACK ROW: M. O'Leary, B. Gerung. M. Tamraz. F, Palmaccio, D. Redmond. K. Damm, B. Entenmann. MIDDLE ROW: B. Glenn, T. Hughes-captain, J. Homire. R. Davidoski. W. Glenn- captain, G. Chatson. D. Woodward, Mr Young-Coach. FRONT ROW: T. Scardino, L. Micera, M. Murphy. B. McCann, R. Kalberer, J. Tubbs. The 1978 Mineola Lacrosse team, coached by Robert Young, placed third in its league with an overall record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Many skillful stickmen took part in Mineola’s winning season. They were led by captains Tom Hughes at the attack position and Walter Glenn, who received All-County Honors as a defense- man. Jeff Homire was the key to the Mustang offense and ended the season with a total of 60 goals breaking the old school record by 15 goals. The midfielders, led by All-Division players Dave Redmond and Bill Entenmann, strengthened both the offense and defense with their superb playing. Other vital players included Mike Tamraz, goalies Kevin Damm and Dave Woodward, and defenseman Brian McCann. With many returning veterans and upcoming JV players, the Lacrosse team will be looking forward to another successful season as it tries to take the county championship. Scoreboard Great Neck South 11- 4 Clarke 8-12 Garden City 4-10 Glen Cove 11- 3 Plainview 11- 5 Great Neck South 11- 4 Plainview JFK 8- 5 Clarke 6- 5 Glen Cove 14- 7 Plainview JFK 9- 7 Garden City 6-14 Plainview 11- 4 198 Jeff Homire faces off against New Hyde Park. Dave Redmond attempts a shot on goal. Brian McCann looks for an open man. Bob Gerung starts the march upfield. Walter Glenn, with superb defensive tactics, shoots the ball upfield. Rich Kalberer beats a defender and positions for the shot. Cheerleaders Ro LaCapra-captain Lee Massaro, Margaret Carolin Lisa Guzzardi. Chris-Ann Henris Trish McHugh-co-captain Marianne DiFazio, Alice Grodotzke 200 Much of the spirit at MHS comes from the efforts of our exuberant Cheer- leaders. These talented individuals, under the direction of Miss Jan Finander, lead the Mustang fans in cheers at all football and basketball games and pep rallies. Led by captain Ro LaCapra and co-captain Trish McHugh, the Cheerleaders perform difficult and original routines as they urge our teams on to victory. This year, the Cheerleaders also spon- sored a cheering competition at MHS. The squads were awarded trophies for their appearance, originality, and execu- tion, as well as the difficulty of their stunts. This event was one of their major fund-raisers. The extent of the work of the Cheer- leaders in creating enthusiasm is not al- ways realized. In addition to cheering at Mustang sports events, they hang posters in the lobby and decorate the locker room to encourage spirit at MHS. They deserve much praise for their diligence and persistence. Junior Varsity BACK ROW: J. Delgado. E. McDonnell. D. Kalberer. K. Hansen. S. Krivi MIDDLE ROW: T. Smith. C. Donatelli. FRONT ROW: M. Colucci, J. Tomecek. L. Carlin. 201 Rockettes BACK ROW: B. Scapellati. K Ruhn. S. Lavenziano. T. McPartland, H. Sandler. S Malek FRONT ROW- G. Richo, L. Ricca. NOT PICTURED: S. Vaz. The Rockettes, a symbol of the spirit and enthusiasm of MHS, perform during half time at all home Mustang football and basketball games throughout the fall and winter seasons. Led by co-captains Liliana Ricca and Gigi Richo and under the direction of advisor Mrs. Diane Lynch, these talented individuals devote end- less hours to practice in order to perfect their dance routines. Their persistence and dedica- tion were rewarded when they were designat- ed as the 1978 Nassau County Kickline Cham- pions and runners-up in the Long Island Kick- line Association Competition. The Rockettes also performed with the Band at the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Hofstra University this past October. With many new girls joining the squad this year, the Rockettes are sure to continue in their tradition of unmatched success. 202 G. Richo-captain. Mrs. Lynch-Advisor. L. Richa-cap- tain BACK ROW: P. Coyne. D. Connor. S. Redd, L. Toritto, D. Lloyd. K. Drayton. G. Gismondi. K. Gallagher, D. Poach. MIDDLE ROW: D. Shannon, L. Lupinacei. C. Persico. M. Heenan. N. McKee. L. Kovalsky. L. Bergman. L. Hlavenka. J. Butler FRONT ROW: L. Glenn. L. Giordano. J. Cicardo. J. Anelli. V. Gibbons. K. Geoffrion. G. Licausi. J. Green. NOT PICTURED: A. Komlosy. 203 Girls’ Week The coming of spring brings with it one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year, Girls’ Week. This is an annual interclass competition sponsored by the Girls' Athletic Department. A thrilling and colorful program, it includes competition in bas- ketball, volleyball, entrance, dance, cheer, song, poster, float, and costume. The diligence and enthusiasm displayed by each class in its preparation for this MHS classic enables every participant to develop in both character and mind. As Frosh Fighting Crime, Sophs in New Orleans, and Superstitious Juniors, the Class of '79 placed second each year. Whatever the outcome of this year’s competition, we will always cherish the memories of this fun and exciting event. I1QIDCD injiuoi ADVERTISING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1979 DAVE GREENBERG STUDIOS 340 Westbury Ave. Carle Place, L.l. Edgewood 3-5606 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE 1979 SIGNET 210 Michael Maloney “No goal is too high if we climb with care and confidence. THE STUDENT ORGANIZATION WISHES TO EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1979 President Doreen Vilbig - Vice-President Jeanine Vilbig - Secretary Stephanye Redd - Treasurer George Chatson - Senior Representative to the Board of Education Jodi Tedone - Junior Representative to the Board of Education Mr. Demertzis - Advisor BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1979 THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NURSES PSYCHOLOGIST LIBRARIANS Your reason and your passion are the rudder and the sails of your seafaring soul. If either your sails or rudder be broken, you can but toss and drift, or else be held at a standstill in mid-seas. Kahlil Gibran ROCKETTES ’79 BEST OF LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 79 MINEOLA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF PTA’S CREATE-A-FRAME Do it yourself custom framing 156 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 741-5238 JAY’S DEPARTMENT STORE Gym uniforms and school jackets 196 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 PI6-4887 Open daily 9A.M. to 6P.M. Friday to 9P.M. ARTHUR M. LEWIS BAND INSTRUMENTS Sales-Rentals-Repairs Lessons-Sheet Music 152 Mineola Blvd. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 PI2-3961 193-195 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 746-2655 ASHER’S PHARMACY W.C. Asher- H.F. Asher, Jr. 143 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. PI6-2876 MINEOLA HARDWARE AND SUPPLY INC. Pets and Supplies “Dealing in Unusual Animals 220 Jericho Tpke. MiCieola, N Y. 11501 746-0674 1 V COVELL HARDWARE SUPPLY CO. Plumbing-Heating Oil Burner Supplies and Hardware 2310 Jericho Tpke. Pll-5569 Garden City Park, N.Y. 11040 FALCON AUTO RADIO Installation and Sales Auto Radio, Auto Alarms, Stereo Tape Systems, Stereo Tapes 210 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 746-9299 294-0560 248-6743 THE GOLDEN COMB Foremost in Cutting and Styling 200 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 746-9642 MINEOLA PET SHOP KEARNEY OFFICE MACHINES 149 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N Y. 11501 Typewriters-Duplicators Adding Machines-Mimeographs Supplies Norelco Dictating Machines 741-3240 MINEOLA VENETION BLIND AND SHADE CO. Aluminum Combination Windows and Doors, Shower Enclosures, Sliding Windows, Folding Doors, and Awnings 176 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 PI2-9176 PI2-9048 MARY SANTOS REAL ESTATE 150 Washington Ave. Mineola. N.Y. 11501 741-0270 JOHN’S ARMY AND NAVY STORE Levi Work Clothes Lee Shoes Jeans and Casual Wear for the family 158 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 PI6-2551 If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” Henry David Thoreau THE VARSITY AND JV CHEERLEADERS WISH THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1979 THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR DREAMS. BOA SORTE GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1979 CLASS OF 1979 FROM THE FROM PORTUGUESE CLUB ROBERTA MANFREDO ROBERT MILLER DOMENICK SCARLATO JOHN IRVING ARNOLD PRONSKY MARK YOUNG BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1979 KNOTTS PHARMACY THE SCIENCE 95 Main Street DEPARTMENT Mineola, N.Y. PI2-1319 221 COMPLIMENTS OF THE MINEOLA INTEGRATED Buena suerte Bonne chance Buona fortuna Viei glueck Fortuna bona Boa sorte THE LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT ARTS PROGRAM COMPLIMENTS OF ASSOCIATION fi ! ■ m. OF MINEOLA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Best wishes to the graduating Class of 1979 THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CUSS OF 1979 MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL PTSA Best Wishes to the Graduating Class MINEOLA CHAPTER NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY THE SPANISH CLUB The ‘‘Numero Uno extends its congratulations to all the students graduating this year. iBuena Suerte! BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1979 MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL FATHERS’ CLUB 225 “Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step: only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.” -Dag Hammarskjold WITH BEST WISHES FROM THE CLASS OF 1979 President - Linda Catalanotto Vice-President - Virginia Ryan Treasurer - Holly Sandler Secretary - Susan Malek 226 Sometimes artists get their hands dirty. Balfour craftsmen don't wear gloves. Their artistry is in their fingertips. Another reason why you can choose your Balfour class ring with confidence and wear it with pride. i f rK . t.HTi ; JAMES S. CAPORUSCIO Bellmore Plaza 2635 Pettit Avenue Bellmore, NY 11710 (516)826-1950 826-1956 Balfour THE EDITORS OF SIGNET 79 WISH TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO FOUND THE TIME TO HELP OUT IN ANY WAY IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS YEARBOOK. THE STAFF GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF ’79 FROM PETE KUCHINSKY ABE SAMUELS FRANK CARBOINE GIL SCHWABE ANDY HERMAN FRANK MECEROD MARY MESSINA NORM WHITE NEUTRICE RUSH BOWL MART Creative Awards Trophies-Plaques Engraving 75 East Jericho Tpke. N.Y. Mineola, 11501 Pi6-4701 Best Wishes to the Class of ’79 “Where tomorrow’s careers begin today’’ BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Good Luck from Corpus Christi Youth Council Congratulations and best wishes to the graduating Class of 1979. THE QUESTION MARK “The Official Newspaper of MHS” “Without labor nothing prospers.’’ -Sophocles Best wishes to the Class of ’79. MINEOLA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Que les directions que vous choisirez soient toujours les meilleures. LE CLUB NON-OFFICIEL DE FRANCAIS V BEST WISHES TO THE CUSS OF 79 THE MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL BAND 232 “ ... yesterday is but a dream And tomorrow is only a vision, But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness And tomorrow a vision of hope. -Sanskrit prayer THE JUNIOR CLASS EXTENDS ITS BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1979. “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” THESPIAN TROUPE 276 wishes the best of luck to the Graduating Class of 1979 THE CLASS OF ’82 Congratulations and Best of Luck to the Class of 1979 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS THE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB OF AMERICA wishes to congratulate the June 1979 Graduating Class and thank them for their support in our DECA fund-raising activities. Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of '79 MINEOLA CHAPTER OF TO THE CLASS OF '79 'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view.' -Thomas Campbell THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HERRICKS TRAVEL CENTER Flights«Cruises� Hotels All travel arrangements 55 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 294-0020 (212) 895-3240 PARENTS, RELATIVES, AND The Adlers Mr. Mrs. James Anderson Mr. Mrs. Angelo Aragona Earl Baker Mr. Mrs. Koji Banno Mr. Mrs. Edward Barnola Family The Bartscherer Family Aaron Bauer Marilyn Ken Baum Henry Bayer Mr. Mrs. Charles F. Becker Mr. Mrs. Antonio Bento Mr. Mrs. L. Birsner Frank Sally Bonora Mr. Mrs. Enzo Bonventre Manfred Braun Mrs. A. Page Britton Mr. Mrs. Timothy Brosnan The Brugnoli Family Mr. Mrs. Cadus Mr. Mrs. Joseph Caiola Family Mr. Mrs. James J. Callahan Nick Kathleen Calonita Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Carboni Salvatore Carnabuci Mr. Mrs. L. Carver Sr. Mr. Mrs. E. J. Cassidy Gregory Cellucci Mr. Mrs. E. Chatson The Cherkin Family Mr. Mrs. John Chirichella Mr. Mrs. Louis Citro Mr. Mrs. Stephen A. Cocheo Mr. Mrs. Joseph Connelly Mr. Mrs. J. Connolly Peter Coraci Mr. Mrs. Walter J. Coughlin Walter Grace Crosby Mr. Mrs. Leonard Cross The D’Agostino Family Mr. Mrs. Louis D'Amato Mr. Mrs. Ralph D'Amato The Danna Family Mr. Mrs. Nicholas Darienzo Vera C. de Carvalho Elizabeth DeLorenzo Georges llda de Sousa H. Determann Mr. Mrs. Paul Dispenza Mr. Mrs. Patrick H. Dolan Mr. Mrs. Barry M. Donohue Henry Emily Dowbak Mr. Mrs. Louis Dunninger Mr. Mrs. Peter J. Dwyer Mr. Mrs. Edward J. Elka Mr. Anthony Falcone Mr. Mrs. Michael J. Fenick Rose Figueiredo James Gloria Fitzpatrick Mr. Mrs. Sheldon Friedman Mr. Mrs. Philip J. Friedrich Michael Friedrichs Antonio J. Gagliardi Mr. Mrs. John A. Gallagher The Giambalvo Family Mr. Mrs. S. Giovanniello Mr. Mrs. James Gleeson Mr. Mrs. Leo Gorry Mr. Mrs. Joseph A. Goulet Mr. Mrs. Greenwood Mr. Mrs. Floyd H. Grodotzke Mr. Mrs. John Groeneveld Mr. Mrs. Daniel Guido The Guzzardi Family Mr. Mrs. Owen Harty Family Mr. Mrs. Robert Hebenstreit Robert C. Helm Mr. Mrs. L. Henris Arno Herwerth Mr. Mrs. Ted Hoffmann Ms. Joyce Lois Hunt Howard Marlene Jennings Mr. Mrs. Eugene Johnson Mr. Mrs. Lawrence N. Johnston Charles Jones Mr. Mrs. Joseph Joyce Mr. Mrs. Henry Karcher Mr. Mrs. Martin J. Kelly Jenny Knight Mr. Mrs. Paul Komarow Sonia Krivi George Use Krueger Mr. Mrs. Max Krueger Mr. Mrs. Kenneth Kruse The Kubat Family Mr. Mrs. Alexander Kuskowski 238 FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR CLASS The LaCapra Family Mr. Mrs. Angel Laclaustra Mr. Mrs. Anthony Lampasona Anthony Frances Landini Robert LaRose Mr. Mrs. J. Lavelle Cosmo Sandee Lavenziano Bernard Lerner Mr. Mrs. Vincent Lettiere Mr. Mrs. John Lettieri Gus Lignos Mr. Mrs. D. Lindsly The Loureiro Family Mr. Mrs. A. Lubrano Family Mrs. Mary Ann Mackey Thomas J. Mahoney Mrs. Marie Malek Mr. Mrs. Thomas R. Maloney Mr. Mrs. Salvatore Mammina Mary Sam Mandracchia Mr. Mrs. J. McAllister Mr. Mrs. Matthew McBreen Mrs. Edith McCann Mr. Mrs. Gerard F. McCarthy Rosemary Kivlighn McCarthy Stella Martin McHugh The McKillop Family Mr. Mrs. Joseph McNally Eve Myles McPartland Mr. Mrs. Charles A. Melvin Thomas Gloria Menegay Mr. Mrs. Lawrence R. Micera Jr. Mr. Mrs. John Millspaugh Mr. Mrs. Ben Millstein Mr. Mrs. R. Mischler Mr. Mrs. Edward Murdock Mr. Mrs. T. O'Brien Unitah Odnoha Mr. Mrs. Charles J. O'Leary Mr. Mrs. Anthony Onorato Mr. Mrs. John Orlando Judge Mrs. Nicholas F. O'Shea Mr. Mrs. Eugene A. Paganelli Jr. The Perrone Family Ernest Dorothy Piazza Mr. Mrs. W. Podstupka Carl Marie Pulese Mr. John J. Raggio Mr. Mrs. Ramos Brian Reardon Arthur F. Reginio The Resch Family The Ricca Family Ms. Brenda L. Richo Mr. Mrs. Bertram W. Roberts Rose M. Rokas Joan Rooney Frank Joan Rotter The Ryan Family Mr. Mrs. A. Saitta Mr. Mrs. Ronald Sandler Manny Santos Mr. Mrs. William Savage Flora Scardino Mr. Mrs. George Schmierer Mr. Mrs. Quentin J. Schonberg Mr. Mrs. Martin Scida Paul Ruth Senft Mr. Mrs. John Sheehan John Simoes Mr. Mrs. James R. Skene Mr. Mrs. John Skuzenski Mrs. M. Smithing Susan Suchocki Mr. Mrs. Karl Tauss Raimundo Tavares Mr. Mrs. H.S. Thompson Mr. Mrs. J. Trusheim Mr. Mrs. Sean Twomey Phillip Vacchiano Mr. Mrs. Perry Vascellaro Ann Ray Vaz Doreen Vilbig Jeanine Vilbig Fred VonBraunsberg Maureen Wall Mr. Mrs. John Wengler Mrs. Mrs. Fred Widom Charles Jean Williams Herbert Mickey Wohl Mr. Mrs. Douglas Woodward John A. Young Elizabeth Zatto 239 Acknowledgements The production of a yearbook is both an arduous and challenging undertaking. Very few people realize the enormous expenditure of time and even greater dedication which goes into the creation of a record of the past year. We, the editors of Signet ’79, would like to extend our special thanks to the people who made this yearbook possible. Foremost, Miss Jane Higgins, our devoted and oftentimes amaz- ing advisor, without whose direction the completion of our task would have been an impossibility. Miss Eliza Fisher, our business advisor. Mr. Chester Smiley of the American Yearbook Company. Dave, Bob, and Bonnie of Dave Greenberg Studios, the offical Signet photographers. The yearbook staff and photographers. Our advertisers, boosters, and any other who have assisted in the publication of Signet '79. 240