Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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Joan Pristash notices a difference in the number of students now driving to school each morning and the many more opportunities for students since graduating from Northampton High School in 1955. While attending N.H.S., Pristash actively participated in chorus, the Photography Club, the Conkrete Courier. Amptennian. and National Honor Society. Presently. Pristash works for Assistant Principal Charles Dischinat. — A 1969 graduate of Northampton. Dan Marakovits notices more freedom for students today. While in high school, Marakovits was a member of Student Council and Northampton Club. Captain of the basketball team for four years, Marakovits graduated with athletic honors as a member of the Lehigh Valley All-Star team. Presently. Marakovits works as a guidance counselor. 1969 basketball star. Dan Marakovits Dan Marakovits After doing our investigative work, the Amptennian Staff felt bewildered to find out the Jim Pail, a 1966 graduate of Northampton, was once in our shoes working on the Amptennian Staff, but today refuses to share his memories of high school with us. Nevertheless. Pail not only worked on the Amptennian. but

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Mike Schneider The overall attitude of the school is different and Northampton High School lacks the pride in itself which was very evident in the early 70s.” said Mike Schneider in explaining the changes since he graduated in 1973. A very special memory for Schneider was winning the District XI Basketball Championship in 1972 when he played forward for the Konkrete Kids. Besides basketball, he also participated in baseball. Presently. Schneider is a special education teacher. i I feel that over the years the dress code and the discipline of our school has changed,” said Theresa Schafer, a 1963 graduate of Northampton, describing the changes that have been made since her high school days. Additionally, Schafer participated in chorus, volleyball, intramurals, the Senior Class play. Not for Sale. and National Honor Society. Presently, Schafer works in the office as Principal Frank Kovacs’ secretary. Senior. Mike Schneider, of the Class of 1973 When I was in high school, discipline and academics were extremely regimented, said Gordon Bartholomew. a 1958 graduate of Northampton High School, in responding to the changes he has observed since his high school day. Winning the District XI Wrestling Championship in 1958 is Bartholomew’s fondest memory of high school. In addition to wrestling. Bartholomew participated in weightlifting and football. Presently. Bartholomew is a health and physical education teacher. Gordon Bartholomew Jim Pail

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When George Snyder graduated in 1967, a student could not carry cigarettes, could not go to his locker at lunchtime, could not wear certain jeans, and experienced a frightening situation when summoned to the office. While in high school, Snyder served as a member of the Debate Club, performed in the Senior Class play, and wrestled. One of Snyder's favorite memories is when Assistant Principal. Al Laubach, led the cheers at a pep rally. Presently, Snyder teaches English. George Snyder Mario Pasquariello. a graduate of Northamp ton High School, notes larger course selections and more activities as changes since he gradu ated in 1967. Besides an interest in the business field, Pas quariello spent his spare time in the weight room preparing for wrestling matches. Presently, Pasquariello is teaching business. 1967 Senior Mario Pasquariello I like the atmosphere of the student body and find the discipline is enforced more since my high school days at Northampton. commented Sally Pany. a 1979 graduate of Northampton when asked about the differences she observes. Pany participated in National Honor Society. Spanish club, yearbook staff, and was a library aide. Presently, Pany is head librarian at Northampton. Band member Sally Pany