Ocean Township High School - Sandpiper Yearbook (Oakhurst, NJ)

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Klackers, Yo-Yos, Water-Guns Are Fads Of The Year This year, two new items were added to the list of O.T.H.S.'s playthings. Klackers, colorful plastic balls attached to each end of a cord, was one toy added to the list. The obiect of this game was to move the cord in a vertical movement, making the. balls meet and hit in semi-circles. By the time this new craze was fading out of view, Ocean students had mastered many techniques and tricks. The second fad of the year was yo-yos. Dura- ble plastic yo-yos of every size and color were in use in every hallway. They flew through the air dur- ing every period, making a long day more tolerable for many students. Ocean's traditional water-gun fights, one of the first signs of spring, started with a bang this year. Guns aimed at strategic places cooled off the stu- dents in warm weather. Although this type of vio- lence on campus usually brought little or no casualties, several students suffered from water on the knee, arm, face, etc. The water war waged on until the very last days of the school year. Smuggled pistols were always confiscated by teachers, but all charges were dropped. And even the little squirts got revenge! Dr. Discusses Contraception Feb. I6 - Dr. Domenick J. Acerra, a local obstetri- cian-gynecologist, spoke today with some biology and anatomy classes about the physical aspects of sex. He first discussed the menstrual cycle in detail and then went on to explain the rhythm method as a natural contraceptive. He related the percent- age of failure of the various contraceptives to the wide-awake students. Dr. Acerra concluded his lecture with the fact that Mechanical contraceptive devices are much safer than the natural contraceptive techniques. Ques- tions were entertained after his talk. Ocean Outpoints Neptune Feb. 22 - The Ocean Township Girls' Varsity Bas- ketball Team played Neptune today. The five start- ers for Ocean were Sue Stockfisch, Maddy Mar- shall, Bobbi Baselici, Kathy Hellwege and Helene DeLisa. The game started with a iump balll At the half, Ocean was winning T8-l4. Toni Baselici, Sue Hen- derson, and Nancy Tulis served as substitutes throughout the game for the Spartanettes. High scorer for Ocean was Sue Stockfisch with 13 points. Kathy Hellwege and Bobbi Baselici added 9 points each. High scorers for Neptune were Leslie Farley with I4 points and Ann Lombardi with I0 points. Ocean Township defeated Neptune 39-28.

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sf:- TQWQ.-f' Q s Wm ..xAX. W. 3 45, 1 S 5. . 'Qs SK it zwf 5 ,bf Chairmen Inform Students Feb. 18, 1971 - The ,eighth graders had their first taste of high school life at a guidance workshop held for the students and their parents at 8:00 P.M. This first encounter stressed the curriculum, program requirements, and regulations of Ocean Township High School. In addition, each department chair- man spoke briefly concerning their individual pro- grams. The curriculum guidebook was distributed describing the grading system, class rank, home- work policy, dress code and the administration's stand on drugs and alcohol. Mr. Frank Rizzi, guidance director, spoke briefly and answered any questions of parents and stu- dents. The following day found the guidance personnel at Dow Avenue cIasshopping to each eighth grade homeroom in order to answer further ques- tions. Students were also given a tour of the High School during a typical day as part of the orien- tation procedure. Individual interviews between counselors and stu- dents were scheduled to aid in planning the ninth grade curriculum and to take a broad outlook at the student's high school career. Students in one family were assigned to the same guidance counselor to eliminate confusion. The maiority of students, how- ever, were assigned to specific counselors by ran- dom picking. The freshman schedule of the individual student is dependent largely on the eighth grade scholastic record and recommendations, other factors are also considered in counseling the student. Certain stu- dents may also matriculate to honors classes upon invitation. Stockholders Share Interests Feb. 18, 1971 - Treasurer Mike Da Pron informed the Board of Directors of Economics Mutual fsee page 281 at a meeting today that each share of the company's stock was now worth sixty-two cents, a gross increase of twenty-four percent. President Richard Long predicted that the stock would be worth seventy cents at the end of the year. Steve Hertz and Alan Krinzman argued over the price of eggs. Cliff Schweitzer and Saul Rigberg deferred from entering into the discussion until they had read up on the poultry question. FAR UPPER LEFT: Mr. Frank Rizzi, Guidance Director, welcomes the eighth graders and their parents to the Guidance Workshop, as the Department Chairmen wait to be introduced. ABOVE: Staff members discuss new ideas at their meeting. LEFT: Standi ing in front of the graph which charters their company's prog- ress, the Board exudes wealth all over the place.

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L esi.. Hs . , s... . 2. f- J N'W'if?l at li - .133 ' f'.f.?'5' Q i 7Q1',g:V K : 23' 'F 9,1 ' 9 A -JOUAQQ W 9'-5 Yi 'xx ABOVE LEFT: During the height of the yo yo craze, Mr. Carmen Magnotta demonstrates one of the most difficult events in athlet- ics. ABOVE: The orange drink and Mrs. Blair attempt to instill a little energy into the rather forlorn Varsity Basketball squad. LEFT: Domenick Acerra lectures on the various contraceptive methods. FAR LOWER LEFT: Surrounded by his fans, a Klacker enthusiast demonstrates the wonder of the latest Ocean fad: Klackers. 253