Oswego High School - Paradox Yearbook (Oswego, NY)

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X Cl 'xxx X Nw gi li JV od Drama Club acts on Wx . ,,, . I A fl . K tl he Oswego High School . CQXTXV OCD V lXlfQx N05 'Ywl Qdndj Drama Club went beyond the llaalllb .T p XQSKX X ,QP Nl ll ,gggw T limits with their creative A A il i i 'sfrr h'rrr i QA X7 NSA OU 1 ,gi 5 NV ' talents and artistic ability as e rrri A N 0 , '5519i'f , 'M ,mug the club proposed a promising and edu- X U ,N -Q moftf XO MGGXQ cational experience for club members fipox wwf C C5 UUWS Jfggiqp new and old. The premiere event was the produc- tion of Daniel Keys's play Flowers for Algernon. The actors were well re- ceived by the audience as they port- rayed their developed characters. Thespian Steve Rockhill, who played the lead role of Charlie, said, Just fin- ishing the show in the limited time that we had was a reward in itself. The Drama Club also presented scenes from the Greek tradgedy Anti- gone in a competition at SUNY Os- wego. Advisor Eve Philips felt that this experience benefitted club members as they continued to mature and grow as actors. No production was planned for the spring t8I'fI1.Qby Traci Buslfe The Oswego High School Drama Club 5 5 ,ww P , QD' ff -QYXAQEX-lkCl.6.v:2X ACB E. Gene Hoffman, Olivia McCollough, James Phil- lips and Steve Rockhill in a scene from Flowers for Algernon Art Club completes busy year everal museum trips through- out the year were the main focus of the activities of the Art club. The Everson museum and the Munson William Proc- tor Museum in Utica gave interested art students the chance to study the works of masters. In the fall, club members visited the Oswego Art Guild at Fort Ontario and landscape drawing proved to be fulfil- ling. The spring art show, a district- wide display of art, was set up by Art club members. For Easter members made baskets and tissue paper flowers to sell as a fundraiser. Ms. Gallagher, advisor, with members Michelle Boak, Becky Luber, Shelby Stepien, Danelle Downum, and Lisa Coon had fun all year long. Clay crafts and paints provided for individual projects that were out ofthe academic structure of the art program. Weekly open studios were held starting in March to develop students skills. With the Regents Action Plan dictat- ing a fine arts requirement for all Members of the Oswego High School Art Club students, the art club has benefited greatly. There was a lot of interest in participation due to self motivation but the Regents plan helped to add to the growth of the Art Club.Qby Tony Leotta St I tLf 435 CHM?

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Cross country ski club formed liding through the snow- covered woods on skis where the only sound to be heard was that ofthe shush of new- fallen powder provided all of the incen- tive necessary to encourage the forma- tion of a new Cross Country Ski Club. The members began to organize their activities in early December to prepare for the season. They used practice skis with wheels mounted on them one day to practice down the long corridors of the school during their club meeting. These skis are similar to those used by ahtletes training for Olympic competi- tion. Mr. Sherman, the club's advisor, was quite happy with the turnout at the skiing events and he hopes that the club will continue to grow now that students find out about how much fun they have. The club is now made up of approximately 20-25 students. The club skied in local areas includ- ing Selkirk Shores and the trails be- hind the Middle School. The trip to Selkirk took place on a Saturday in January as the group stayed active during the week by skiing on Thurs- days at the Middle School. In addition to the leadership provided by Mr. Sher- man, the efforts of the student officers X Dwayne Narayan looks back on his progress. kept the group on its two collective feet. Officers were Kim Shenefiel, pres- identg Cindy Chapman, vice-presidentg Cindy Cook, secretary, and Dwayne NaP9.y2lH, f,I'9aSl11'9I'.Qby Eben Nmjfleet Lisa Krakowka looks on as Cindy Chapman tries a new skiing move. Man -df' 'F 'Q L 2 24 4 Set No Limits if -Nathan Bar- tholemew tries to stand on the ends of his skis. QMatt Stock shows how to put on skis.QThe Oswego High School Cross- country ski club

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-I ..5 Q. Q v v o o'o'4'o'o o'o'a':'o' ' .f4'2'3'W'Z6-'Q' novo -v sono? p 'qgw M .'. . 'Q o o'o'o'o'o'o'o - o o,o.o.o o o 1 - 3 RICE KUNGUES Kelloggs Manly Minniclulesm M Hel i um.. : i iii? ' X! 'TE Q ' f.-.f f E oooahumumpa X J One of the many campaign posters for MORP King candidate Nirimit Goel. 26 Q Set No Limits Rice for hroughout the spring months, TV bombarded us with news stories of the caucus in Iowa, the primary in New Ham- pshire, Super Tuesday and the atten- dant rise and fall of such political fig- ures as Gary Hart, Al Haig and Bruce Babbitt. All of these tales paled, how- ever, when stacked up against the race for OHS Morp king. The candidates, Nirmit Goel, Bob Slime Gilmore, Darren Crovitz, Darren Narayan, Eben Norfleet, Greg Angelina, Eric Rosenberg and Jeff Lints, received their nominations as the result of a poll by the Student Council. The top eight vote getters were placed on the ballot for election. Once the candidates became known publicly, an intense election campaign was under way for Morp king candi- date, Nirmit Goel. For a three week period prior to the Morp, Nirmitmania swept the school. The Rice For Alli' campaign was born. Chris Nelson, Tony Leotta and Joe Prisco were men, figuratively speak- ing, with a mission: the election of King Nirmit I. Posters with the catch phrase, rice for all were the primary means used to achieve the desired elec- tion. With the aid of the Mclntoshllr computers in B-3 and Leottais Canon Typestar 6 thermal printing typewri- ter, creative posters appeared throug- hout the building, seemingly by magic. The people who knew Nirmit found All. the exploits of the Rice For All camp- aigners to be funny. By combining the message that Nirmit should be elected Morp king with a little humor, the pun- sters tried to win the kingship for their candidate. On the evening of the Morp, tragedy struck. A freak snow storm dampened the festive atmosphere of the Morp, but a large number of students still attended. Ballots were cast, but it was not to be for Nirmit. Slime won with 99 votes to Nirmit's 95 votes. When it came time for the announce- ment of the winner, Joe Prisco tried to get the crowd's attention. All can- didates were called to the front of Powers Gym, but alas, the unruly dance goers did not pay attention, and the lone cadidate to step forward was Darren Crovitz. Through default, third place Darren Crovitz was crowned Morp king 1988. CTake heed, those of you who seek higher office but do not wish to campaign for it.D In all probability, never again will such a freak occurence happen. Crovitz was as happy as if he knew what was occurring when he was awarded his Burger King crown, his royal plunger! sceptre and a pineapple - which he pre- sently devoured, thus ending this tale of political intrigue, ineptitude, well- intended friends and rice for a1l. .Qby Tony Leotta