Oswego High School - Paradox Yearbook (Oswego, NY)

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In the stacks ibrary!AV Club continued its vital role in its assistance to the OHS Librarians as the members helped restack ooks, magazines and other per- 'odica1s. The club, made up of students rom all grades, helped during free per- 'ods and after school. This small group f students are not overly visible, but he service that they provide to the school and the students is something that should not be overlooked. Members included: Jerri Peet, Vickie Piersall, Karen Ruch, Mike Annal, Jennifer Ketchum,John Bartosek, Slfl3WI1 JOl'16S.Qby Eben Norfleet Chess f all the clubs at Oswego High School, one of the most popular and prestigious is the Chess Club. What!'? you ask incredulously. Yes, to those who are not members, playing chess may seem to be a boring and elitist pastime. The Chess Club, however, is the exact opposite of such a stereotype, meet- ings are held at members' houses, in a party-like atmosphere. The Chess Club was concieved in 1986 by Mr. Thomas Altman, physics teacher and advisor extraordinaire. Since its humble inception, the club has grown tremendously in size. It's popularity can be attributed to its so- cial functions, held about once a month. Pizza, soda, games, plenty of chess and good conversation make these gatherings well worth the set-up effort and nominal fee. Although play- ing chess is not stressed, Mr. Altman is always eager to teach the game to new- comers. Of course, for those who be- Ms. Kilmer and two members of the Library!AV club take a break Club waxes and wanes G1 1- -'..z.'E W4'TIWi'l,5 li -gf A it J . if 1 --- Yf iffG'g5f5:1Qf,kg ji X fiifge i ,iffy cert. fa .W v!-w,v--- Chess figure at work! lieve they have mastered the game likes of Jeff Romanowski and Kevin Sanbonmatsu are the ultimate chal- lenge. To many members, Chess Club was more than just a place to hang out. For example, talk about such subjects as girl trouble and life contemplation seemed to be one of the club's more appreciated aspects. The Chess Club entered the 1987-88 year with high hopes and swelling ranks, including a few brave freshmen. With only a few more members, OHS could have had the largest chess club in America. Since then, however, the club has deteriorated somewhat. Parti- cipation has ebbed, due in part to in- creased cost and competing school and social events. It can only be hoped that the OHS Chess Club will regain its pop- ularity in the future, as students re- cognize its benefits and set no limits in having 3 good tlme.,by Darren Crovitz Student Life Q17

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What do ou do when you're in the library? :g155s,5sis:w- 4 . 'f . Q R x . g ,,,. , K, ..x- -ff 3 H J Chris Byrne works on his math when he goes to the library. 16 Q Set no Limits ' s Lisa Herald, Michell Kieper, Dawn Kurilovich and Missy Dale discuss S.A.D.D. business in the library. ., -,nm 91 Nirmit Goel plays with the copying machine in the library. Robin Holebert relaxes in the library.

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f, ag, , 5. ..,,.,, , 1,, I ?,gl .. V 5? . V i' K rf . . 1 5. ft., Am I on the right note? is the question on the minds of these vocal students. pf Sue Doerr during chorus rehearsal. K -f.l 'k.'.: 1.f 1 ,,vf.: if We Y Members of the Symphonic Chorus concentrate on their tone. IX 4 Set No Limits E Norflee-T ur C 3 C Singers ocal music continued to beiialajfipopular P the program, attract- ing a variety of students who had not participated in previous years. The reason for the increase stemmed, in part, from the fact that the Regent'sfAction Plan required students classes inthe arts and many took the path that they could most relate to: singing. These students, along with those who would like to continue on in vocal performance, make up the Symphonic-gfchrorus and the Select chorus, both under the direction of Mr. Joseph Crisafulli. Each of these groups worked hard and dilligently during the fall months in prepara- tion for their Winter Choral Concert which was held on December 19 in the Theatercfofishe Performing Arts. This concert featured the Phil- omelian Alumni of Oswego High and combined with the present groups to perform the Christmas selections of Handels, Messiah The groups also continued thetradition of caroling during the 'Christmas Season as they visited local nursing homes in an effort to make the season brighter for these people. The members of both choral groups also were given the oppor- tunity to participate in an exchange concert with 'vocal students from Auburn High School on May 7. In addition to the opportunities that perform students had in both of these vocal grouplsgjthere waiS,,,,ailnew group formed called Solid-ifGlold , which focused primarily on the more pop- ular Show Choir style and will pre- miere at the May concert. Mr. Crisafulli hopes. that future years will provide diver- sity in the types of that par- ticipate in the program so it touches more of the community. Members of the Symphonic Chorus included: Konnie Allen, Lani Allen, Steph- anie Brace, Laurie Cumrnings, Kathryn Dennis, Susan Doerr, Ryan Doubet, Colette Drews, J Micheal Fragale, Mary Galvin, Theresa Gibson, Kenny Green, Micheal Hoenow, Douglas Huyler, Rebecca Jones, Mary Klinger, Melissa Knosp, Sandra Machuga, Jennie Perry, Denise Prarie, Jacqueline Rivera, Kiystyna Robles, Kristine Rowse, Helen Sawyer, Melissa Schrader, Corrie Sheridan, Valerie Steifgns, April Sweet- ing, Sonia Symborski, Walker, Kristy Waring, and Stephanie Woodland. Members of the Select Chorus included: Lisa Bartholomew, Bryant Bivens, Traci Bilslce, Julie Carpenter, Cindy Chapman, Jodi Farley, Jennifer Fragale, Micheal,Fragale, Tammy Frawley, Susan Funk, Ammeer Habeeb, Dawn Hawkins, Tammy Hibbertgfliugene Hoffman, Jennifer Hutchinson, J effi'ey'Lea'uens, Theresa Machuga, Jeff Martin, Olivia McCullough, Robert McMahon, Kristin Meredith, Michelle Molsberger, Barbara Nickilin, Ellyn Rapa- port, Stephen Rockhill, Gregory Rockower, Jennifer Sampson, Alyssa Saternow, Nancy Schell, Ranee Sears, Beth Snyder, Michelle Stoner, Melinda Sundqiiist,, L15idgette Swiech, and Julie Symons. . 7117 'S CNames in italics are people chosen to parti- cipate in the All-County Choral festival.JQby Eben N orfleet relir 'J was 150 for Of the s ii'- i.s.- The Oswego High School Select Chorus during rehersal.