Perth Amboy High School - Reflections / Periscope Yearbook (Perth Amboy, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 190 of the 1983 volume:

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In October we wished once more for summer vacation, In january we hoped to pass our midterm exams, And in May we wished, at last, for our graduation. -X --4x ...M AN Nik 'YIY Jil.. n. 4 vw. l-1 ig, , Q 4, ki .3 W .ww Wim ww W talce time to SMILE . We never had to look far for a smile A break with a friend, Good grades on our tests, Especially a date Friday night Made our days at Amboy High worthwhile. 1 5 ' f .K Q I 3.1.3 F aW'fQ'i5 if if Q 1' ls... take time to BE A FRIEND . Comparing notes on the day of the big test, Stopping at lockers for a brief chat Which made us late for our next class, Phoning for the latest Victories were the greatest. These moments with friends Filled our days with happiness. mis w X 'fg,, M fkqumgfqwil' 4 ,W ,,, .e gill 'Qu ffl,11u'5t as-K ,li K. R wma' 3 y K 3 ,MVA K' 1,1 Q 'L' K ,, 1, 'f .. pf' Z':w w Milt fx:- fi 5 l M ages' 42' 'J5 S. ffxf ke .U rg- E5 v ,va if f -2. fl- 41-- lx.. A I1 A., rx l 5--3, H isf 235 za, -4-40' Q-2? 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We looked to guidance counselors and teachers for advice on which courses we should take. We wondered why anyone would take classes like Advanced Placement English IV or History II, Calculus, Physics or Economics. We would soon discover how these and other subject offerings would play an important part in our career goals. Yes, we were embarking on the next step in our lives, a step in which a major role would be played by the Amboy High . . . B .X CURRICULUM We Typed, Took Dictation . . We had a wide variety of classes to choose from in preparation for the world of business. We took dictation, typed and kept books. We operated the latest, most modern business machines. On the theoretical side, we studied buying, selling, consumerism and business management. . Those of us who chose to work while still in school joined one of the many work related programs at PAHS. Magali, Michele and Lori take dictation from the recorder. Carmen, Lisa and Jerri type to their hearts content. 20 THE Ksvuoaan 1 one-S f C552 e H e nw . 5 . if f- we we is is 1 8. f Q Q E -JL X4- 5 is 1 s 9 o +2 U Q G Steiff 959 H, E' www 1, ' sms an 5 sr can Posmou sei t S Jackie shows the home keys to Judy and Esther. f Ns Lucie hits the no sale key as Theresa and Glenda watch. . Communicated With Each Gther Em, Kevin and Demitrius doing their own thing. We had to take English every year, and at times it seemed more than we could handle. We soon learned that English would be helpful in our lives and could even be pleasurable. English classes sharpened our communication skills. We would use these skills to express the thoughts and emotions within ourselves. English even became fun when we got involved in drama, creative writing and other media. Those of us who needed more specialized help in English found it in bilingual and ESL classes. ' it my :W time xfsxftgmeixwe Q 5451, u Vw ' a s l cou t Eileen bets Joaquin he can't name ANY of the musicals. me Miriam and Gilbert check out all the news that's fit to print. 5651.5 -ig Se HQ thi! 1---Q Mark shows his buddies that plagiarize means to steal and use .... We Expressed Ourselves Through Music And Art We wanted to tell the world we were here. We yearned for a way to make our presence felt. We wanted to express ourselves as individuals. The popularity of art and music classes reflected this desire. Art classes offered us the opportunity to express ourselves using various media and to explore the possibility of chosing art as a profession. Our musical talents were tested by performing with the mixed chorus, band and orchestra. Iggy takes his music very seriously. Wm. al . .... K Lola and Ruben demonstrate the art of papier mache to Angel, Melissa and Eileen M-IDE: N9- Mary, Kevin, Eileen and William using watercolors. , 0 ' We Made College And Career Choices Mylie and Gisela discuss college choices with Mr. Muniz. st Mrs. Peterson helping lose with his schedule. We spent much time trying to get into or out of certain classes. Our guidance counselors were not always able to do what we wanted, but they tried to help us with our schedules, with our personal problems and, assisted by the Career Resource Center, with our college and career choices. Our experiences in guidance taught us an important lesson about life. Since our schedules, college profiles and report cards were all computerized , we soon learned that most of the things that went wrong were the computer's fault! ln'- ' i sir-1 2 4 m.i512tg5Qagtfgf4,,,tg352z:g,f W nuns V5 , r ' g ,V -I, A A ' .z 4 I' 'rl A .1 fs- Tm Rolando, Candy and George prepare to beat down Mr. Manascalcds door to get an interview. 0 We Took Pride In Ourselves, We Cooked . . ' The classes offered in home economics helped prepare us for the future. Some of us will use these skills in a career, others will find them invaluable in the home. Gourmet Cooking, for example, enabled us to expand our basic knowledge of food preparation. Advanced Clothing taught us the basics of clothing design and construction. The classes in Family Living and in Personality and Grooming taught us how to take pride in our appearance and in ,fm Miguelina smiles, thinking, crochet 43, turn, single crochet . . 24 Brian waits for Noel and Nilsa to cook him up a Hamburger Amboy High Style. Z Irma uses Eileen to demonstrate the safe way to brush hair. S W john, Ron and Tom clean up after a metal shop project, -W - K seq,- Chico prepares the wood for stain as Vincent readies the next piece. . Tinkered, Fixed Cars The various Industrial Arts classes enables us to use machines and tools which were never available to us before. Besides understanding how to use the equipment, we learned the importance of proper shop safety measures and gained respect for the tools of our trade. The high point of the year was our chance to exhibit our our products at the various craft expositions in Middlesex County. We were very proud when we displayed some of the best examples of our work in the front hall for the rest of our students and faculty to see. Larry shows his floor plan to Ralph, John, Marlene and Doug. Chico, Fred and Miguel balance a tire electronically. We Became Fluent In nother Language We were as interested in foreign languages as we were in our own. Language classes helped us to learn about people and places in other parts of the world. Some of us took a foreign language because we needed it to get into college. But others enrolled just for the opportunity to hear another language spoken, to watch slides and films about another country and to learn about lifestyles of other people. Anair and Mercedes practice pronunciation. Luig, dreams of 3 future visit to Italy. '-2.-if r Ll . I 1 41 Z mmolz in 1115 Ilona, Rebecca and Kevin use flashcards to practice spelling and pronouncing French phrases. . , -re 5 S we .. 459355 my . 3 'Z S --lair 3 X X 1' 4 Q lg iitx viii 'fl ti! gs :Hi Nw vb, X Q , Sb S Siffif wwuwff .. S K 10 Print We Became Computer Literate! Z0 Go To 10 Computers became more popular than designer jeans during our years at PAHS. The math department reflected this by offering a computer class every period of the day. Meanwhile, in more traditional classes, we learned basic math skills, worked with calculators and learned about the application of math to business and to everyday life. Those of us preparing for college signed up for trig., analytic geometry and calculus. Scoring high in Math is the goal of Sharon, Kevin, Roberto and Evette. Tom explaining the limit identities to his classmates. Q ,:-, Computer whiz Sabine writes a program with Alina and Jay. 28 Arturo shows Doris how to grip a football. Maria and Bernadette loosen up by jogging. We Got Physical Gym was a part of our lives, every day, for four years. Some of us loved it, others just tolerated it. The running, jumping, exercising and ball playing were supposed to provide us with healthy bodies to go with our sound minds. Along with gym we had to take health. But none of us could wait until we could take behind the wheel driver's education. No matter how we felt about physical education, we all agreed that at least, in gym, like lunch, there was no homework. Members of the gym class await a a rebound as Dawn takes a foul shot. Waiting for the teacher to take attendance. s l l F V , P We Explored Unseen Worlds . . Science classes offered us a look at the world in which we live. We got involved in interesting experiments in earth and life sciences. Those of us going to college took traditional lab sciences to satisfy entrance requirements. Whether we took science willingly or because we had to, we always wound up seeing or doing something out of the ordinary. We looked inside cells, inside animals, under the earth and into the heavens. We learned that it wasn't such a small world after all. . . SN pl Roberto assists Mrs. Arnone in the dissection of an intestine. l 30 4. Carlos proudly poses with his prom date. Ana waits for a slide to put under her microscope. pr- . . . And D1SCOVEfCd Our Past PM A 'llCl0? it A ' Jose locates Texas for Jackie, Kevin, Anne, Jill and Larry. X282 All of us were required to take two years of American History. So, together we relived our nation's past. Some of us also sampled the other offerings of the Social Studies Department. Those of us interested in individual behavior signed up for Psychology. If we were more interested in group dynamics we took Sociology. And, since the economy was so important during our school years, many of us took Economics to get a better understanding of how our economic system works. ,sgiefigsfggggs ev- 'FF' 'N-v., X ,M V In V . Gisela, Ed, Jose and Arturo work on a small group project in their - ,,,.,fgf',,sz,,.:,qw yf4, vfs,,,, . . F American History II Class. Theresa and Minerva execute a psych experient as the rest of their group observes. 31 WlNTER's frost etching pictures on our win- dows made us think of the many hours we spent in clubs and organizations enhancing, exploring or discovering our talents. During our sophomore year, we began to explore the offerings of PAHS. We knew the classroom routine after stumbling over the pitfalls of fresh- man year. We had acquired an itch to explore. Creativity was calling us. Some of us involved ourselves in the performing arts. We developed our dramatic ability by participation in variety shows, extravaganzas or the class plays: Godspell, The Me Nobody Knows or Ain't MisBehavin'. Others had a love for drawing or a desire to create with their hands. If writing was your forte, you could have expressed yourself in the school newspa- per or in Equinox the student creative publication of prose and poetry. If music turned you on, you could join the band, participating in performances for football games and freezing by marching in the Christmas Pa- rade. An interest in leadership and government result- ed in many of us serving on the councils of the respective classes in the building. And, don't forget sports! How about skiing down a mountain or hitting a long one out of the ball park? Yes, activities and organizations were plentiful. They allowed us to expand our personalities and develop new friendships. We began to seek rela- tionships with our peers, and together we became involved in . . . 9 i F - umm. 5 5 i X. 'NN f' STUDE LIFE i i 1 l l 34 A Night To Remember On May 28, 1982 we walked into the ZPA Hall to experience the Very Special magic of our junior prom. As we entered the ZPA foyer, we were greeted by hosts and hostesses who helped us find our table num- bers. We proceeded into the dining room to greet our friends with whom we would share an enjoyable even- ing. We talked and danced as the hours flew by. Before we knew, the expectations of our junior prom became just a memory. Ms. McKnight and the junior class hosts and hostesses, Tina, Bernadette, Paul, Jackie, Ieff and Tibor await the couples. Brian, Eric and Gene with their dates Kallv, Sharon and Lisa. - mlmufu. ,AMP Cesar and Nilsa dancing up a storm. Tyrone with his date Crystal, Clarence with Donna, Benny with T.C. and Choco with Vonda enjoying a Very Special evening together. WM... I 1 Q1 ? ' ,m ' f f sf f V' W' W Y , 'fm ff lt's a Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy sing Paula, Rebecca and Emely. Michele and Eddie lead the dance from West Side Story. Bonnie dances into the future and . . . . . so does her partner Todd. n Extravaganza On November 10, 1982 a dance vari- ety extravaganza was held at PAHS. Mrs. Dowd and Mr. Jenkins directed a history of musical theater with ex- cerpts of musicals from the 40's to the 80's. We sang along to the Boogie Woo- gie Bugle Boy, What I Did For Love and Surnrnertirne. We watched talented dancers as they per- formed to music from West Side Sto- ry and The Wiz. The Panther foot- ball players donated their singing and dancing talents for a grand finale. Dream Girls: Yvette, Lori and Jennifer The football players strut their stuff in the finale. It's Dolly Parton! Not really. It's Dottie fDanielJ Parton and her cowhands who arrived at the annual P.T.O. Barn Dance on November 13, 1982. With a lot of hootin' and howlin' Dottie sang I'm an Old Cowhand while her female cowhands danced and sang to A Chicken and a Peck. The students, dressed in authentic Western gear, rode the mechanical bull, got arrested for breakin' the law west of the Pecos and even got to dunk a teacher. Harry smiles as another customer tries to dunk Mr. Blomquist. Nancy and Judy scream for help from the jailhouse. Cowhands Mr. Kish and Mr. Muniz supply backup as Dottie Parton belts out another tune. Cathy takes her turn on the mechanical bull. Then she gets ready for the square dance fbelowj with Donna, Denise and Lisa. ,1 YW 'Q -Q. Go Q gg ar F.. Ms if W ff W AQ I Q wa-M 0 ,I , M, .L 'L Q f' ww, M.. 12' ff, -'A-.aww 'Nw ,f in WWMa-.W W? Q I J-W Student Government Each group represents a specific body of student gov- ernment at PAHS. The Student Council's active year includes a teacher's breakfast, the Halloween Dance and Hand-in-Hand. Co- Presidents Ed Ballo and Nilsa Valentin led the Student Council through these and other worthwhile activities. The Senior, Junior and Sophomore Councils are elected officers of their respective classes. Their jobs are to hold meetings to organize the fund raising activities in which each class will participate to provide cash for class activi- ties. STUDENT COUNCIL: CStandingD Donna Bishop, Corresponding Secretaryg Marianne Cher, Historian, Kris Czaczkowski, Recording Secretary, N. Blomquist, Adviser. lSeatedD Dawn Gano, Treasurer, Nilso Valentin and Ed Ballo fCo-Presi- dentsj, Lisa Valentin, Vice President. ssswaskwmawsmm 2 . f 6 f 3 ' 15 2 7 . 1 ff . V SOPHOMORE COUNCIL: CSeatedJ Nellie Valentin, Secretaryg Sonya Jones, Vice President, William Bullock, President, Tabatha Lewis, Treasurer, lStandingJ J Ferriter and A. Lopez, Advisers. 40 Q 3 is 4 to , ,,,-nn.,-...Q ....--f SENIOR COUNCIL: fStandingJ Maria Serrano, President C McKnight and K Lake, Advisers. QSeatedJ Xiomara Trujillo, Vice President Maria Molina Secre tary, Sharon Muenster, Treasurer. 5 We 46' JUNIOR COUNCIL: fSeatedJ Donna Stewart, President M Polak Adviser Barbara Sakowski, Secretary. QStandingJ Jeffrey Hudanish Vice President Tibor Kacso, Treasurer. OLD MEMBERS: fSeatedj Maria Serrano, Xiomara Trujillo, Alina Kielbasa Csecretaryj, Ilona Vitez fTreasurerJ, Rosemary Rotella, Elsa Reis, lStandingJ Ed Ballo, Roger Henry, David Hudanish fPresi- dentj, Basilio Nesti Nice Presidentj, Matthew Hrevnak, Edward Hagensen. NEW SENIOR MEMBERS: QSeatedl Sharon Muenster, Maria Molina, Lori Erdelyi, Nilsa Valentin, fStandingj Thomas Haborak, Maria Koziol, Santiago Fuertes, Lisa Casper, Ignazio Diaz and Amelia Savoia. Seated: Basilio Nesti, Bernadette Strzalka QVice Presidentj, Alina Keilbasa, Santiago Fuertes. Standing: P. Anderson fAdviserD, David Hudanish, Roberto Lopez, Edward Hagensen, Matthew Hrevnak fSecre- taryj, R. Silberberg lAdviserj. Missing: Roger Henry fPresidentj, Iames Coleman fSecretaryj. National Honor Society Each year, during NHS Inductions, the National Honor Society admits new students, seniors and juniors, who demonstrate outstanding quali- ties in leadership, scholarship, charac- ter and service. Under the direction of Ms. Presti- giacomo, the NHS members volunteer their free time to students who are in need of tutoring. The members also provide The New York Times for teachers each day, act as guides for parents visitations and collect money for UNICEF. JUNIOR MEMBERS: fSeatedj Sherri Mattes, Marianne Cher, Barbara Sa kowski, Christina Pfeiffer, Susan Lopazanski, Doris Cruz, fStand1ngJ Wil liam Henry, Ignacio Cruz, john Petersen, Young Lee, Sergio Thomas Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta, the mathematics honor society, is comprised of stu- dents who are currently enrolled in Calculus, with an overall 87 or better average in math or who are enrolled in Trig with an overall 92 or better aver- age in math. Under the direction of Mr. P. An- derson and Mrs. R. Silberberg, mem- bers try to promote enjoyment in the understanding of math among high school students. Members tutor stu- dents needing extra help in math and raise money for graduation awards through their annual Mu Alpha Theta fund raisers. Ieanette Arlequin Ed Ballo Alina Batan Melissa Bremirski Elsa Reis Randi DeHanes Lori Erdelyi Cheryl Jackson Alina Kielbasa Miriam Morales Lourdes L. Muniz EDITOR David Hudanish CURRICULUM Lori Erdelyi Mellisa Freeman Maria Molina Clara Rosa Bernadette Strzalka ADS Marianne Cher Sherri Mattes Melissa Nemeth Barbara Sakowski Phillip Shymanski Bernadette Suski HOMEROOM AD SALES Jose Olmeda Magda Polidura Rosa Quiles Magdelena Rivera Apryl Roach Rose Rotella Marlene Sharisky nrqnnq Rosa Torres I Connie Velarde A large energetic yearbook staff has worked very hard to put together the 1983 Reflections. Some of the new ideas incorporated into the book reflect the efforts of David Hudanish, editor. Dedicated staffers such as Apryl Roach QSeniorsJ and Harry I ones CSportsj are respon- sible for innovations and improvements in their sections. The staff sifted through hundreds of pic- tures, wrote thousand of words, sold ads and T-shirts, but felt it was all worthwhile as each section was completed. Everyone agreed that the final product was one we could all be proud of and one that was well worth the effort. REFLECTIONS STUDENT LIFE Ed Ballo Bridget Coleman Demetrius Draughon Marlene Kolbasowski Sherri Mattes Rebecca Scaife Phillip Shymanski COVER ARTIST Cecilia Bajorek ARTISTS Cecilia Bajorek Marlene Sharisky SPORTS Yvonne Daniel Harry Jones Rose Rotella Donna Stewart Ilona Vitez Paul Volk PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Koncsol SPECIAL THANKS Mr. Ronald Anderson Mrs. Carol Blumhof Mr. Ken Hand PEOPLE Joanne Greiza Sharon Kornitas Maria Koziol Bussy Nesti Frances Perez Lillian Ramos Rosa Ramos Elsa Reis Apryl Roach Elizabeth Sellaro Michele Tiegden Xiomara Trujillo Sue Zambrowski ADVISORS Mr. Steven Blumhof Mrs. Rozalia Shonts ' x ANIMAL LAB Adviser: B. Stith Thursday Morning Madness At 8:20 am each Thursday, while some stu- dents slumbered for an extra half hour, energetic students came to participate in club activities. You could choose a club based on an interest or just to experiment with something totally new and exciting. You could dabble in ceramics or papier mache, write articles or poetry for the school newspaper or creative publication, write a program for the computer or practice your French, German or Italian. an-177'-28. ART BIOLOGY Advisers M Massopust Kr K, Hand Advisers: A. Massopust, A. Kriss 6: T. Sulich 1 ,.. .kwa . CAREER CERAMICS Adviser: D. Mitruska Adviser: M. Stepash We Dabbled In Writing, Programming, Chess . . . 'T'- Q CHALLENGE CHESS Adviser: S. Keating Adviser: V. Dunn ' 'lr CHORALE COMPUTERS Adviser: J. Seaman Advisers: R.L. Anderson, G. Blomquist 8: G. Palumbo CREATIVE WRITING DECA Adviser: B. Kovacs Adviser: H- Burke 44 I Electronics, Folk Dancing, German, Italian . . . ELECTRONICS Adviser: S. Zalesky 5.5. Q W if 0 '5 FRENCH Adviser: K. Lake FOLK DANCING Adviser: A. Lopez GERMAN Adviser: J. Kish LL 'SESS if 'T HOSA ITALIAN Adviser: A. Daily Adviser: M. Francica s sf 5 ,H Bi! um' I '59 ,fl Mathematical Competitions, Modeling,Music segoofi jiyn..-H-' 53:3 t Ab is v KEY CLUB LIBRARY Ames Adviser: M. Ciccone Adviser: I- Sanders MATHLETE5 MILITARY MODELING Adviser: R. I.. Anderson Adviser: A- Ma550P'-'St W wigs, 1 MODEL UN MUSIC 8: SPORTS APPRECIATION Adviser: P. Lamprakos Advisers: W. Corson 8: M. Moynihan N .. . .. . . . ewspaper Wfltlng, Performmg Arts, Skung V iwwv I , an . ,u ? .gel 2 31 A E OFFICE AIDES PAW PRINTS Advisers: T. E. Greene, J. Gadek 8: B. Rotella Adviser: R. Shonts PERFORMING ARTS SKI Advisers: A. Dowd, S. Keating, R. Jenkins 8: A. Yellin Advisers: D. Burke, A. Marhon 8: C. Grillo . ,,.. , i '57 em-m ' SLAVIC CULTURE SOFTBALL Adviser: M. Polak Adviser: A. Massopust , 47 I l It's The Marching Panthers BAND: I. Cruz, H. Nanton, S. jones, I. Brown, M. Inoa, R. Barlow, I. Ortiz, S. Dumbrique, L. Ruznak, P. Williams, I. Muniz, T. Crawford, M. DeConceicao, D. Cano, R. Mendez, I. Martinez, J. Lopez, D. Lamb, C. Gordon, B. Wright, F. Sevala, C. Maldonado, S. Muenster, L. Hernandez, C. Mitchell, L. Rodriguez, N. Muniz, 1. Crespo, W. Bullock, T. Lewis, A. Adkins, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Broadbeck, W. Henry, I. Adamczyk, Y. Li, B. Nesti, E. Cruz, R. Perez, Mr. Young, D. Lewis, D. Sottilaro, J. Petersen, E. Davilla, J. Arlequin, R. Henry. Roger, Ruben and Buzzi bring on the colors for the Thanksgiving game. Hugh leads the band during halftime. ik 'X'-'D mrs.. e - fm: : , we-W 4. M ., - . . .f .. Q 3, .si -H. ...W -- . .vu .-.- .. ' .QR ' - ' ' ' .,,,,, 48 The horns blaze away during the halftime show finale. The Marching Panthers, under the direction of Mr. James Young, had a year to remember. This year they headed south, to Florida, to participate in the Daytona Band Festival and Competition. The band members, color guard, rifle squad and twirlers spent the year rehearsing, performing and working hard in order to go on their trip. The Panthers successfully sponsored many fundraisers to help pay for the trip. Among their activi- ties were the sale of merchandise from kits, cookie sales, and their annual Chinese Auction. SECTION LEADERS: Maria Molina, Iggy Cruz, Sharon Muenster, Noel Muniz, Roger Henry, John Petersen, Crystal Mitchell, Buzzi Nesti. SENIORS: Luis Hernandez, Sharon Muenster, Jackie Rodriguez, Maria Molina, Jer- ome Brown, John Adamczyk, David Hudanish, Roger Henry, Noel Muniz, Buzzy Nesti. Color Guard, Rifle Squad And Twirlers Sandra, Magali and Janette entertain the fans. 50 COLOR GUARD: Dawn Brewer, Gerri Ellington, Lisa Martinez, Chris Pfeiffer, Lourdes Soto, Bernadette Rodriguez, Elsa Reis, Tabatha Richardson, Doris Cruz, Christa Riehard- son, Susan Jones, Jennifer McKnight, Sarah Delgado, Lisa Partap, Donetta Barrigher, Carmen Santiago, Clara Rosa, Beth Brewer, Samantha Stokes. RIFLE SQUAD: Francis Perez, Arlene Cruz, Amy Mruczak, Susan Lopazanski, Bonnie Genser, Brenda Dalton, Sharon Kornitas, Kathy Palmer, Barbara Sakowski, Kim Konc- sol, Mary Damoci, Ms. D. Kornitas. TWIRLERS: Janette Thomas, Magali Vega, Xiomara Trujillo, Ilona Vitez, Vonda I ones, Sandra Ellington, Cindy Tyson, Ms. M. Knight. Seniors And The COLOR GUARD SENIORS: fFrontD Elsa Reis, Christa Richardson, QBackj Donetta Barrigher, Bernadette Ro- driguez, Dawn Brewer. COLOR GUARD CAPTAINS: Christine Pfeiffer 8: Dawn Brewer. Captains MMM Ll, w 5 RIFLE SQUAD SENIOR: Liga Casper SENIOR TWIRLERS: fFrontj Janette Thomas, Magali Vega, Ilona Vitez, fBackD Vonda Jones, Xiomara Truji- llo. gr I, K ,IP jk. .,, f fm RIFLE SQUAD CAPTAIN: Susan Lopazanski. TWIRLER CAPTAINS: Ilona Vitez 8: Janette Thomas. 51 SPRINGS blossoms unfolding and the tiny drops of dew on the grass made us reflect back to the memories of the seemingly endless days we spent outside with our friends. Whether we were playing football, basketball or baseball you could find each of us, male and female, on a court some- where exercising our bodies and our minds. The PAHS sports curriculum was immense. Whether it was the big three-football, basketball or baseball-or individual sports like track, tennis, wrestling or bowling, you could find yourself on any court contributing to a team. Teamwork-just another extension of how we, as individuals, could work together as a unit. ' Saturdays found us involved in intramurals, vol- leyball, floor hockey or basketball. We were always ready to play, at any time, anywhere or any day of the week. We learned and developed good sportsmanship which we exhibited both on and off the field. Yes, during our junior year we began to develop and mature. We grew academically, in the class- room, and physically we cared for and exercised our bodies by involving ourselves in . . . ffm , , Muff, f ff 'Hia SPCRTS Walter F. Staniszewski 1926 - 1982. Dedicated To Walter P. Staniszewski Teacher - Coach Athletic Director Humanitarian Gentleman Friend With profound admiration we, the Class of 1983, dedicate our yearbook to the memory of Mr. Walter F. Stanizewski. Because of his commitment to athletics and the love of sports he communicated to us both on and off the field, we have respectfully placed this dedication to Mr. Stan here, within the sports section of our book. All of us at Amboy High who had some contact with Mr. Stan will never forget him. He had a unique way of impress- ing and befriending those he taught, coached and worked with. His love of Perth Amboy, his devotion to its sports programs and his pride in his kids became a county-wide legend in the 34 years he spent with us. As a teacher, Mr. Stan showed us that knowledge was the key to our future. He was a man whose respect for learning and youth made us see the value of education. As a coach, Mr. Stan instilled pride and self-confidence in the shakiest of athletes. He made us seek victory, but he also showed us the importance of participation and sportsman- ship. Mr. Stan always boasted about the conduct of PAHS athletes and fans. As an athletic director, Mr. Stan was always improving the sports program, equipment and facilities for us. In re- cent years of diminishing resources, he fought endless bat- tles to create and insure the best possible opportunities for his kids. Many of those involved in Middlesex County athletics looked on with awe and respect at what Mr. Stan was able to accomplish. We, in Perth Amboy, loved him for it. The love we feel for Mr. Stan really reflects best those things which he tried to and indeed did accomplish with and for us. Although our dear friend is no longer with us, his spirit will never leave Amboy High or the minds and hearts of those who knew him. Thanksgiving Thriller I'm so proud of these guys, said first year coach R. Murphy as his 2-6 Panther football team defeated crosstown rival Carteret 15-6 on Thanksgiving. Coming into the game, the Panthers had two victories, their first two games of the sea- son-defeating Sayreville Q21-161 and Cedar Ridge 13-OJ-and six defeats including a heart- breaker to Woodbridge C8-Sl. On Turkey Day, the Panthers scored one of their pair of first half touchdowns when sen- ior halfback George Grooms crashed in from five yards out for the score following Tony Morales' recovery of a Carteret fumble. When quarterback Pete Jimenez passed to fullback Dave Cross for a two point conversion, the Panthers had an 8-0 lead. The Ramblers managed six points, but with great defensive play by Tom Hudanish fA1l- County-All Conference, First Teamj, Benny Rivera, Todd Rodgers, Howard Smith and Victor Arocho Qwho set a school record by picking off four passes in an earlier game against Cedar Ridgel, the Panthers held Car- teret scoreless over the final three quarters. Steve, john and Clarence go downfield to cover on Gen- iro's kickoff. 56 A proud Coach Murphy and his victorious Panthers surround their Thanksgiving game trophy. Shane, Todd, Tom and john prepare to deny the Bombers a first down. Af I W r , N it W ,'.' Q f Coach Murphy discusses last minute strategy with his squad. f . 3 ,, ' 1 ,,L, f .,,, . , ..,, ,, , . -., ,,,. ffl' 2 r. f I, :lv J - , + ' - fl '1:,23f1,3f.ff'g:- , J In vw- ,.,. , A , A V V l livi g ,, ' 1 .. W Qi H52 1 'H-... The members of the varsity football squad ,' , 1 ' h ,ff ..,, W , ,W ,W '- , ,, 4 ,I g my V , - ' ' 6 . -' , , W' J ' Y ' f , , 3423, M.. , ,., . -' H J., ' . w N 7 at t if H a - ,. , , .,.. s A ----V f H 3 ' V , Q . e ' , X i M-...N I 2 , M ff Kmqx, , SENIORS: Joaquin Rodriguez, Steven Petrosino, Benny Rivera, Victor Arocho, Tom Haborak, Shane McPherson, Brian Markus, George Grooms, Angel Santiago, John Masculin, Marlon White, Carlos Formeza, Harry jones, Glenn Glark, David Cross, Gene Gougeon, Clarence Harris, Edwin Arocho, Michael Hawkins, Geniro Pillman, Tom Hudanish, Jose Rivera, Todd Rodgers I.V. Coach M. Gigliello with members of the junior varsity squad Bobby loosens up on the sidelines. , , Right after the snap, Chaco goes for his man We Made It To The Semis The fourth-seeded Panthers Q8-6-lj went as far as the Middlesex County Soccer Tournament semi- finals, only to lose to Piscataway 5-O. On the road to the semi-finals, the Panthers struggled to get past Metuchen Q1-OJ in the first round on the lone goal by winger Mario Martins and North Brunswick 11-OD in the quarter-final game. In the semi-finals the efforts of Virgilio Jacinto, Mario Martins, Luis Rivera and Carlos Morales were frustrated by the Piscataway goalie. As well as the Panthers shot, the net was always guarded. Our goalie, Rui Eugenio, who had recorded two shutouts in tournament play, was not able to halt the Pis- cataway attack. Carlos iabovej steals the ball from the Bears. Rui fbelowj makes one of his great saves. ff xLM,Ki6i5Y2W?1 , LRHDE The varsity squad with head coach Mr. M. George SENIORS: Tony Enxuto, Luis Rivera, Juan Rodriguez Carlos Morales Cesar Bonrlla Th e junior varsity squad before a home game jackie is getting up in the world of soccer. SENIORS: Marlene Molina, Veronica Sabo, Erma Trinchera, Maria Col- lantes. We Gave It Our Best This year's Girls Varsity Soccer team was able to manage only a fair season. Senior members Marlene Molina, Veronica Sabo, Erma Trinchera and Maria Collantes gave it their best shot and were very pleased with the team's enthusiasm despite their losing record. Coach K. Olsen is looking forward to a better season next year with a fine returning team. is Tracy blocks yet another kick. The girl's varsity squad with Coach Olsen 59 Defense . . .Defense Despite the frigid, blustery winds of late fall, the Varsity and Junior Varsity Football Cheerleaders never lost confidence in our Perth Amboy Panthers, cheering them on through the good games and the tough ones. Co-captains Fannie, Nilsa, Patty and Yvette led the squad in their cheers. Our squad was unique in the area in that it was the only ones from a co-ed high school that had male cheerleaders. The Varsity Cheerleaders under the direction of Mr. R. jenkins SENIORS: Fannie VelasquezlCo-capt.l, Nilsa ValentinfCo-capt.l, Lisa ValentinCCo-capt.j, Our male cheerleaders: Eddie Torres, Sergio Soto Javier Cruz Eddie Patty UrbanskilCo-capt.j, Yvette Rivera KCo-capt.l, Sonia Cortez, Doris Marengo Velaquez, Francisco Perdomo, Louis Miranda A I H S A . r .xi . zuilv A .1 . A H, . L W 1 ,Q 60 J. V. Cheerleaders under the direction of Ms. D. Cidaro It just Wasn't Our Year Although our Varsity Panthers had a disappointing year as a team, finishing with a losing record, the season had some exciting individual efforts. Coach J. Mazurek felt that Senior Mark Koprowski played very well, averaging 17 points per game. Junior Paul Volk also had several good games and showed some promise for the future. The junior varsity ended the season on a happier note. They compiled a 15-8 record. The hustle of jose Santiago and Pat Wilson accounted for some of the team's success, but the real sparkplug of the team, according to Coach I. Otlowski, was Israel Gual. They say that if things are not going well, you look to the future. In the case of Panther basketball, this is the real truth. This year's Freshmen had a tremendous year. Receiving praise from Coach I. Ferriter, as well a most opposition coaches, the squad compiled a perfect 24-O record and won the St. Peter's Freshman Boys Basketball Tournament. Members of the squad, such as Andre Heard and Troy Parker, will surely become a force to be reckoned with in the next three years. Alfredo fights for the rebound. 62 l Mark goes in for a lay up. I CUUSERS 14 Glenn sinks one from the outside - P4 P 'V W W M PAL' PA 5 V 2 5 5-NN '-f- 3...--n 4 A PA H Y if . 'if tw 5 4 J 4 N MK! Umor 'WY Paw Q?-We Q 618 3 L: 2.91902 M3 mm Q Mf I 7 j QW! E24 'Mr UM 3 'S ff S It's Up-It's Good For Two Hustle was the name of the game for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team headed by first year Coach G. Ficarra. Even though the team's record was not all that impressive, the entire team must be commended for its hard work and dedication. Senior forward Beth Ann Corcoran, who had a fine base- line jumper, was the team's high scor- er. She was joined by teammates Cheryl Gordon, Crystal Mitchell, Erma Trinchera, Rose Rotella and Maria Pastrana who all fought hard in trying to control the action under the boards. Always proud of his girls, J V Coach Z. Bruks said that this year's squad was no exception. The team worked hard, he continued and experimented with a new defensive strategy. Experimentation was also the plan of the Freshman squad. Ms. Burke, the coach, said she was pleased with the team's overall performance and saw a promising future for some of the girls. Beth Ann checks the defensive set up. SENIORS: Maria Pastrana, Beth Ann Corcoran, Yvonne Daniel, Erma Tnnchera Rosemary Rotella Crystal watches her jumper sink i n for tw 53? ,wg 1 TQ' ,wma 93 5 . W , f L i' V? eg! fi , , W W--.1 '?' W? '? ..--' We'll Bowl 'Em Over The Boys Bowling Team had a very respectable year. Their less than 500 record does not indicate how well they really bowled. First year coach, Mr. G. Demitroulis was quite pleased with the perfor- mance of the squad. He proudly announced that senior, Charles Peak made the Top 8 in all-county competition. Charles was also selected as the team's MVP and fellow senior Marlon White was chosen runner up. The girl's team also bowled better than their standing indicated. Mr. Demitroulis feels that several of the younger members of the team show a lot of promise. Lisa Scott was the girl's MVP and Susan Lopazanski was runner up. SENIOR GIRLS: Jackie Rodriguez, Amelia Savoia SENIOR BOYS: Juan Rodriguez, Ed Ballo, Charles Peak, Marlon White, Michael Cabrera, Phillip Shymanslci. 66 The Girls Bowling Team with Coach Demitroulis Coach Demitroulis and the Boys Bowling Team Coach A. Marhon with the Boys Cross Country Team Let's Make Tracks The Boys Cross Country Team had an excellent season. The fall weather seems to agree with our runners and Coach A. Marhon was satisfied with her squad. Singled out for outstanding performance was junior, Frankie Morales. Seniors Iggy Diaz, Phil Shyrnanski and Marcelino Diaz also turned in respectable performances. T.C. Nerney once again turned in the best performance on the girl's squad. Coach A. Curry said that T.C. will be missed next year, but he was glad to have had someone of her talent and ability on his squad. Mr. Curry also praised all the other seniors for their years of devotion to the various track squads at PAHS. The Girls Cross Country Team and Coach Curry SENIOR BOYS: Phillip Shymanski, Marcelino Diaz, Iggy Diaz SENIOR GIRLS: Vonda Jones, Theresa KTCJ Nerney, Maria Pastrana, Ber- nie Rodriguez, Rose Rotella la .4 we 67 Big Mat Attack With a large portion of the squad being underclassmen, the wrestling squad, under head coach P. Lebedz, experienced mainly a rebuilding year. First year teacher, Mr. R. Ma- vus, who assisted Coach Lebedz, said he was quite impressed with the performance of the wrestlers at Amboy High. Senior squad members Chaco, Joaquin and Clarence provided inspiration and advice to some of the up and coming members of the team. One of these future stars, junior, Henry Hernandez was singled out for praise by Coach Lebedz. Varsity Wrestlers with Coach Lebedz and assistant R. Mavus SENIORS: Edwin Chaco Arocho, Joaquin Rodriguez, Clarence Harris 68 Joaquin and Chaco during a practice bout before the real match Coach A. Curry with members of the Winter Track Team T.C. - We'll Miss You The Winter Track Team had a very successful season. Underclassmen Fran- kie Morales was high on Coach A. Cur- ry's list for top spot for next year. Also promising was the performance of Jeff Stanizewski. The most outstanding runner of the season, however, was T.C. Nerney. Praised by local coaches as well as those in other parts of the state, T.C. took first place in the county championships and third in a statewide competition known as The Meet of Champions. She was also selected for all-county and all-confer- ence. We will all miss T.C., but the pride we feel in her accomplishments will remain with us for a long time to come. 5 ,i 5, SENIORS: Bernie Rodriguez, Theresa QT.C.l Nerney, john Masculin, Michale T.C. smiles as Coach Curry presents the All Conference Award to her. Hawkins, Glenn Clark 69 saw numerous veteran players return this season. Especially noteworthy were Arturo Castellanos, Dave Cross and Steve Petrosino. for the team and its coach. In addition, coach Hrehowsik felt that his pitching staff had great depth. He cited Bobby Franqui, Gene Gougeon and Teddy Lapka as his aces. l f ,. r F E P Three Strikes Yer Out! The Panther baseball team, coached by Mr. D. Hrehowsik, These particular players were cause for renewed optimism r Gene warms up in the bullpen. r ' Arturo coaxes a slow grounder into his mitt. ' .14gi.72-vvr L Steve plate. 70 ,, ,,,, ' awaits the peg to the Ted has a great follow through. Dave leaps for a high bouncer over first 1 Jfvifiz '2:'L ,YM v V! I ,, W f mf ' fi 92 Q 'Sv f 4 fy? ww, 1 ' V?'Jf':,? W JL Hr, Q 'Q Z, I X! 1 E .4137 ' fu? is Qs Kg Gomg, Gomg, Gone! The softball program at Amboy High has been improving. The varsity squad now has experienced players. This, according to Coach J. Bruno, has made them a faster, stronger and wiser squad. JV coach, A. Massopust, realizes the value of experience and has promised to provide a continuous flow of talent for the varsity. Among the more promising players are Lydia Jimenez, Kathy Massopust and Nancy Rotella. Coach J. Bruno with members of the varsity softball team rr 5, J t i. The JV Softball team with Coach A. Massopust 72 L , ' Z Jeanette about to take a cut during spring training. i f if V . 3 rf ,AIX ,L .. SENIORS: Iliana Irizarry, Jeanette Arlequin, Magda Polidura, Bernie Rodriguez, Rosemary Rotella, Ana Soto. Spring Into Action i i , Q on vw' ,, 1 vQ,i'fm Valerie prepares to throw the javelin. Hurdlers: Crystal Mitchell, Vonda Jones, Alina Kielbasa Q l'3 - ' ., . fifff ' i -Q ' Q i 4. , fe ,f I The Girls Varsity Team with Coach A. Marhon, assisted by R.L. Anderson and P. Lebedz Betty warms up before throwing the disc 74 l A l T' SENIORS: Vonda Jones, T.C. Nerney, Alina Kielbasa, Maria Pastrana, Betty Perry, Valerie Underwood, Natalie Brown ef i . 7. sf .fi e . . l, eeee. , f i IL SENIORS: Ignacio Diaz, Phillip Shymanski, Glenn Clark, Mike Hawkins, Hugh Nanton, Choco Arocho, Conrad Smith Both the boys and girls track and field squads were inspired by the outstanding performances of senior members. Track coaches Ms. Marhon and Mr. Curry were very emphatic in their praise of those seniors who have come out year after year, two or three times each year, to participate in track. Indeed both coaches were proud of their respective squads, but both coaches praised T.C. Nerney who has won numerous competitions and awards in her four years on PAHS track teams. Others singled out for praise by the coaches were Vonda Jones, Nat Brown, Alina Kielbasa, Mike Hawkins, Phil Shymanski and Frankie Morales. iselb.. Choco and Mike cross the finish line first. The Boys Track Team with coach Mr. A. Curry Who's Who In Sports FOOTBALL Coach: Dick Murphy Asst. Coach: Carl Grillo Asst. Coach: Mike Giglielo Asst. Coach: Greg Ficara Asst. Coach: Paul Lebedz Asst. Coach: Vic Dudka Bernard Alston Edwin Arocho Victor Arocho Maurice Brown Rafael Burgos Glenn Clark David Cross William Dillon Geniro Fillman Carlos Formeza Patrcik Gavin Gene Gougeon Richard Gontarek George Grooms Robert Franqui -swf lnrnvnn ffniflnnmsii ' Walter Villegas GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER Coach: Kathy Olsen Pamela Banks Donna Bishop jackie Brown Eleanor Collantes Maria Collantes Tracey Crawford Raquel Curbelo Maria Fuentes Maryann Kazsuk Isabel Martins Marlene Molina Mildred Rodriguez Veronica Sabo Erma Trinchera Valerie Price Tabatha Lewis ..Anna goto new ,, .rn .1 BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Coach: james Ferriter Ronnie Dapuzo jose Diaz Dwayne Fychoch Mark Gosha Clarence Hargrove i Andre Heard 4 Troy Parker ' , 1 Eddie Peany 3 Q William Pennyfeather Li Wardell Roberts Hector Rodriquez BASKETBALL Coach: Greg Ficara Bethann Corcoran 2: GIRLS vang ' A Q f Tracy Crawford .,,, Yvonne Daniel V BOYS Creg Diaz Sa h ra Volk CROSS COUNTRY Rico Escobar L L Robert Franqui BOYS TRACK jx I C CQQCHI Alice Marhon William Gonzalez AND FIELD lk Vi , lsidfff' Alendo Luis Gonzalez Coach: Andrew Curry J V 'Dyiid Baht Gene Gougeon 1 Edwin Amcho X g -i Igector Cruz Q. Matthew Hrevnak l Kenneth Brown Kg eikk, K 5 Joee Cru! I Tom Hudanish A f ' SUMMER days brought to mind the memories of our senior year. As seniors, then, we were eager to graduate and face the reality of the world. We spent our senior year deciding what we were going to do with our lives. We spent many hours in guidance discussing our future plans with our counselors. Did we have enough credits to graduate with our class in June? Did we plan to go to college, business schools, technical schools, military service or join the work force? We sought advice from teachers with whom we had grown c1ose,during our high school days. They gave us hints as to what we could expect to face in the outside world or in college. Our friendships with peers also played an important part in each of our lives. We conversed about our tomorrows, enjoyed going out to the movies or shared special moments together for the last time on our class trip and at our senior prom. At graduation each one of us realized we were beginning a new chapter in our lives-we each had a dream we wanted to fulfill. But in our hearts we would remember those special feelings we shared with some very special . . . PEOPLE Frank M. Sinatra Superintendent of Schools Board Of Education Maria Jimenez Alexander Szilagyi 80 Superintendents 3 v 2 md U' 2 Edmund Hmieleski, jr. President 4 Harry Jones III Vincent Tinello Henry James Vice President George R. Zupko Assistant Superintendent ggi Fernando Gonzalez Catherine Onuska ,fy it M, ,,1,, ,,i,,,,l,.,,,,l1, 5 17Xv?Q?m7Wlw wifi, 2 , gfftywwjmii - ff' ir ' f ' ' ' M? t I f 'if' w , mi, f 4 ..... Z --I- 5 fr 51 V76 A if X W! 451, ,.i , A I 4 A f f uf .. . wi' Wig mf Wai . rm' ' Aurora Perez W 5 2 Aff' WW Zfvilgit Z W W nw 25552 X QM! W 1 f ,U ft X W ,ff f fy f VM ffm, Wi? Nici, f ,W aw ,wi 34 141 'MW John Rodec f t f I 5 wi f f W f Z, g I ZW 1 , f f 652 5 f aff!! ,f A f W! 1 A Q fy, V 4 Wir:-W f af xi' ff W ff 4 ...,,,, was as , , , ..,,, ,, X gm gg X !fW 75 9 K, , 1 f 1 4 f , i W3 ker Business Administrator U MT 4' F 'gs 7,141 ef A 2 1 49 ,-f,..f .. 4 , 1 1 , 1- -at tx: Effiliz i K 3 1 V- . 'V f ,f 1 ' H , W 46. 'V If if lv if if iv 4 I Alfred Antonio Board Attorney Principal Malcolm Sellers To the Class of 1983: I would like to wish each of you, as you are about to graduate, the very best now and in the years ahead. May your hopes, ambitions and dreams come to fruition. Take time to THINK, since it is a source of power, Take time to READ, so that you may become wiser. Take time to LIVE, for it is the music of the soul, and finally, take time to ENJOY LIFE, since it is the secret to good health and happiness. Cherish time, revel in it, for therein lies the key to self- fulfillment. Congratulations Malcolm J. Sellers Principal Vice Principals Theodore E. Greene Joan Gadek I Ben Rotella Faculty David Aalderks Science Edward Arenas Language Diane Arnone Science Carol Blumhof Steven Blumhof Mathematics Nw ES 82 Connie Bryant Guidance English Donna Burke Mathematics Peter Anderson Ronald L. Anderson Mathematics Dept. Head Mathematics Gary Blomquist Nancy Blomquist Mathematics English 2' , , Alice Brown Zbigniew Bruks Nurse Social Studies Herbert Burke Carmen Cabrera Work Study Language Deborah Carr George Chalfa Judith Chasen Mario Ciccone Business Industrial Arts Librarian Industrial Arts Estelle Cohen Donald Conquest William Corson Anna Cruz Health Naval Science Business English Gloria Curran Andrew Curry Anna Daily -ludY Davis English Science Science DeV'3l0Pmenf31 5fl1di9S Barbara Dean Harriette Deegan George Demitroulis Social Studies Mathematics Developmental Studies s' X Gary Dengelegi Anita Dowd Vance Dunn Robert Estok Developmental Studies English Industrial Arts Ind. Arts Supervisor l Honnie Fenster James Ferriter Maria Francica Siglinda Gallagher English Physical Education Language Bilingual Robert Gatyas Raymond Geneske Michael George Doreen Gidaro Driver's Education Athletic Director Science English Eneida Gonzalez Obdulia Gonzalez Carl Grillo Business Guidance Physical Education i L Michael Haluska Kenneth Hand Mathematics Art W3 Roland Jenkins Elmer .l09f8 Developmental Studies Mathematics Robert Kochek Bruce Kovacs English English Dept. Head S 'ffsii'11 ri if? Kenneth Lake Thomas Lakiszak Language Science EXW? Dennis Hrehowsik English Susan Keating .lU1iUS KiSh English Language Dept. Head Peter Kozub Andrew Kriss Industrial Arts 5CiCl'lC9 Peter Lamprakos Paul Lebedz Social Studies Physical Education 5 f 5 A B c , Rs f Carol Leone Anne LeVan Ana Lopez Home Economics Developmental Studies Bilingual fre., I 6 '.' X e ff 5 Aracelis Maldonado Roger Maniscalco Alice Marhon Olga Markiw Bilingual Guidance Physical Education Business 'F Q l e Carolyn Martin Anton Massopust Marcella Massopust Ronald Mavus Business Science Dept. Head Art PhY51Cal Education l gi John Mazurek Michael McCurdy Cordelia McKnight Peter Miglec Driver'5 Educatign English Business English LX M, Sonia Mika Joseph Moritko Zoltan Morvay Maureen M0Ynihan Speech Pathologist Science Guidance Director B11Sil16SS Frank Muniz Caryn Muskus Ann Norman Cordon Olsen Guidance Home Economics Mathematics Industrial Arts Kathryn Olsen Ramon Ortiz Wayne Otlowski Gloria Pajak Physical Education Mathematics Social Studies English ww' Y mms? c lack Palumbo Cdr. Raymond Paul Deborah Pelican Mathematics Naval Science English Ruth Peterson Diane Petroski Michael Piren Melania Polak Guidance Mathematics Developmental Studies English Ann Preminger Rosemary Prestigiacomo Pamela Purcell Janet Q'-ladf Social Studies Social Studies Dept. Head Social Studies Mathematics Erundii-la Rodriguez Joan Sanders Diane Scarbaci Harald Schmid Bilingual Librarian Home Economics Industrial Arts john Seaman Rozalia Shonts ROHM Silbefbefg Music English Mathematics - mira Felicia Smith Mary Stepash Brenda Sfifh Helen Strickarz Language Art Science Physical Education Timothy Sulich Norman Tankiewicz Ann Thompson Ann Ulman Science Social Studies Science English Maria Velazquez Agnes Wood Gloria Wyzykowski Andrea Yellin English Nurse Home Economics Ef1gliSl1 I ff , Karen Yonko James Young Cynthia Zak Stanley Zaleski Business Music Physical Education Industrial Arts Secretaries Stelle Gadek Secretary Carol Haluska Bernice Hill Library Aide Secretary Dorothy Mandica Secretary Lillian Mattes Secretary 1 Betty Savoia Beverly Soto Adele Urban Secretary Secretary Secretary Joan Haborak Library Aide Esther Kozub Secretary Maria Montalvo Secretary ,Jig if Mitzi Weitzen Secretary CAFETERIA WORKERS: J. Jesionka, W. Katchur, V. Berish, B. Szatmary, P. Dengelegi, D. Tanlciewicz, I. Sobczynski, A. Bohack, A. Gadomski, B. Jankowski, A. Ghilino, A. Lalcomski, A. Lampart, H. Gryga, D. Greaux, S. Wojcik, G. Werdann, A. Alexander, A. Lakomski. Missing: A. Morales, O. Johnson, M. Smuzsanich. School Personnel LUNCH AIDES: A, Podoleski, R. Klempa, L. Haynoski, P. George. Kobran, F CUSTODIANS Sn AIDES: I. Pajakg A. Kocunp H. Millerg M. Ferrettig J. Gillespieg K. Tymkewg M. SECURITY GUARDS: C. Fillman, D. Pate, B. Love G Ciliag C. Collura, Jr.g W. Romankog H. Nottageg R. Murrayg R. Barthlemessg C. Collura, Sr.p J. Zahariodakis, D. Arlequin. Missing: C. Ramirez Estolc. Freshmen ' Readjust Orientation day marks the start of a year of newness and adapting. A freshman is the lowest underclassman and the object of many jokes and pranks, but a freshman must also learn to be independent and to start making decisions in life. The first year of high school requires adjustment to a new building, new people, new schedules and new subjects. It is all very confusing, even frightening, at first. Soon, however, we settle down and enjoy our new experiences at Amboy High. May I offer you some refreshment, asks Lydia at the Halloween Dance. 92 Nancy tells Michelle that her onion needs a haircut. H t' ks 9 ,33 X A Z :fr V Elizabeth and Enid look for pictures of Menudo before Bio class starts. Lizette, Josephina, Larry and Andre doing addition of decimals on the Classmate. Bubble, bubble . . . Amy and Sharon boil up some trouble. Isabella explains her experiment to Chris and Bob. Sophomores Are mazed Sophomores are the class in the middle. We are one step above being the new kids on the block and just below the level of upperclassmen. It is difficult to be a sophomore. The innocence of the first year has worn off, much of what has to be done has become routine. The clases become harder and somehow they seem longer. Sophomores can be tough however, and by sticking it out with our friends, and looking forward to the junior year, we survive. Marylou, Felicia, Mary and Chris show that friendship is an important part of life at Amboy High. Janice adjusts the amount of liquid Ted pours as Katherine prepares to record the results. 93 l I Juniors Get Involved Melissa and Barbara await the crowd at the Junior Class Chinese Auction. WW '--'ra' Bernadette stirs up the fans to help the Panthers on the field. 5 ff C001-ues Wiley Coyote and the Cookie Monster help Santia and Santria collect Chinese Auction tickets. 94 Tabatha's solo was a showstopper at the Variety Extravaganza. 7 W M -I 'W' Q 1 ,qt ' .,,.N,rg4yqacw f aaaa. as a a The title upperclassrnan is finally bestowed upon us. . ' This is an exciting time. New freedoms come to us, a t whole new social scene opens up and we begin to feel like adults. We gaze into the future and see cars, driver's licenses and our junior prom. Q As the year progresses the first flush of excitement begins to fade and the weight of a new responsibility is felt. Being a junior means making important decisions about the future. Is college, technical training, the armed services or a job the right road? Whatever the decision, we realize that we have begun to shape our own lives. Paul pages another lucky student who has won a free trip to the vice principal's office. Donna and Marianne flash a smile of welcome as they help out on orientation day. f 'Q s ' j A Y' L'.'4.k Chris tries a new fund raising technique by charging Iggy, john and sk Sue admission to the music room. Julie and Ana make the most of their time in study. l x Juniors In Disguise Lisa, Denise and Donna arrive at the Halloween Dance with their cute escort and an unknown blonde. Donna, our Baby New Year, waits for the clock to strike 12 Rich wears his teacher costume to class. 96 Iggy, Lourdes and Ricky lead the punk parade at the dance. Juniors Express Themselves Howard tells Randy, I'll tap once for true, twice for falsel newer me as sgggwsiw 5, Ns' we-rhxAwf1P r -- N 2 I - K .e..5fi? ee: '-::1QG5s3Qf:: : Wg- A - if X x as X :N x I xv sy XNSQXXX New X NX V 3 fxigggxber X fm W l WW 4155. f W s x Yolanda does homework, which . . . Polo only considers doing, while . . .' Rodney tries to make a name for himself s s gf: s M, ,,ff ' Billy tries to put one over on Carmen and Dorothy. Mabel and Rosa sharpen their composition skills. 3 1 'ii' ' 4 ,fff VW 5 if-ii 1 5. John Abreu Juan Acevedo Lydia Adames s i ff' X. 3 ,Q g a 1 1 Q Y A ix John Adamshick Angela Adkins Edwin Albarran Q b a U 5 Nelsida Almonte Donna Alvarado Iris Alvarez bugs Elvin as Carlos minds his own busines Seniors Relax Before Class Samuel Alvarez Alvin Amador John Antonakakis f nl Alfredo Arce Evangelos Ardavanis Joseph Arias Jeanette Arlequin Richard Arlequin ' Antonio Arocho to e ee Elvis Arocho W Victor Arocho Ernesto Arreola Seniors Are Pranksters Victor cheats on his test and gets caught with his pants down. iimf' Wyman' e M, , , wi , Q I A? i M Lisa Austin Reinaldo Aviles Cecilia Bajorek Brian Baker uw' E M Joaquin Baltazar , Lidia Barcelo Eric Avilleira Edward Ballo Daphne Barlow Derrick Barlow Susan Barna gf. B I . Q Raul Barrett Donetta Barrigher N . X Robert Bialkowski 101111 Bialobocki Leyda Barrera Alina Batan E Marci Blicharz 'W-' Seniors Explore The Mind Natalie ponders the results of Cinetta's psych experiment. Cesar Bonilla Sharon Botts Dawn Brewer Melissa Bromirski Natalie Brown William Brown Senior Slickers At The Barn Dance ml, Lisa Bunten Frances Burch Michael -Cabrera Jack Campione B g ng his partners, Lisa and Kally. Z Luis Cancel Glennie Carmona Jennifer Carmona Helen Carnevale Vincent Carr r f Lisa Casper Arturo Castellanos Brenda Castillo Michael Chaney Glenn Clark Bridget Coleman Outstanding Seniors 1 , 2 if 55 Awards of merit accepted by Roger, James, Santiago, Mike, Bernadette and Matt. James Coleman Maria Collantes Evette Collazo Maria Colon er Sw v ag ,awmwm W Trip- ,-, WA Bethann Corcoran Ivette Cortez Sonia Cortez mmm Kim Costanzo Theresa Cotroneo David Cross Glenn Cross Hector Cruz Lillian Cruz 4 Ruben Cruz Candida Cunha Michael Cunha Seniors Feel Reading Is PUNdamental jeff, Yvonne, Warren and Marlon check out the latest best sellers. Luis Damesquita r 1 , Yvonne Daniel Elwood Dasher is xx Karen Davis Qs? YESFLEIE. 7 52524835 - Christine De Amorim Randi DeHanes Carmen Dejesus Israel Delatorres Barbaro Delgado Nilsa Delgado Dawn DeMatteo Debbie Denis if? Douglas Depow Eluden Diaz Gregorio Diaz p oud to be in the class of 1983. Ignacio Diaz Michael DiPalo Danny D0minguez Demetrius Draughon Roman Dumbrique Magnolia Duran Seniors In Their 83 T-Shirts rius, April, Xiomara and Valerie Giza f e f 'C2pw-rf Robert Durso Steven Dzioba Cynthia Dzuban Kally Efremedis Warren Ellington Lori Erdelyi Julio Espinosa Kevin Estok Steven Estok Lucy Estrada Gisella Fazio E ,, gy, . 1' '- .j ,ff azkl 'I , . ,I Beverly Evans Cheryl Faniel Anna Feliciano Roberto Ferra 6 V e 1 2 i Q Bernardo Figueroa Geniro Fillman Paul Florkiewicz Harvey Fogg Carlos Formeza Dominique Francois Vincent Fronzuti Santiago Fuertes Lucy Garay Seniors Take Time Out Paul, Iggy, Ronnie, Dawn and Marci are waiting for the bell to ring. Eileen Garcia a or if E4 f W ff ai ' zz V, 'i J' Maria Garcia Regla Garcia ,. I fi X E Angel Gonzalez Roland Gonzalez Eugene Gougeon George Grooms Luis Gutierrez Edwin Guzman Seniors Love General Hospital Rick 1Dr. Noah Drakej Springfie1d's adoring fans are Anne, Maria, Lisa and Mary. is .aaaa Thomas Haborak Edward Hagensen Mary Hanakis Clarence Harris Ruben Harris Michael Hawkins Michelle Hawkins Anne Hedberg x Cinetta Henry Roger Henry Martina Hernandez Nely Hernandez Q, rr r Julia Hernandez Luis Hernandez Roberto Hernandez 3 . Rolando Hernandez Rosarita Hernandez Senior Recognized Jenny Hickman Matthew Hrevnak David Hudanish Thomas Hudanish Coach Murphy congratulates Tommy for being selected as All-County offensive tackle and a New Jersey All-Star. 119 Melanio Inoa Carlos Irizarry Iliana Irizarry ,3s,5.,,WM A , We J J ' J Y 2 ff' 11525, ,V , V' Cheryl Jackson Kimberly Jilek Dinorah Jimenez f F ,,,,. ,f 9? i ,ii ' Esther Jimenez Malinda Jimenez Martha Jimenez Octavio Jimenez J0hI'lI1Y Ji!-all Shirley Johnston Harry Jones 1 Vonda J ones VAndrew Iugon Senior Incognito 4 , 3 aff? Z 1. 'S i 2 fu? 8 , , , G A , ,fi f 1 i , I i Sheik Harry discusses crude oil prices with an unknown Arab buddy. 121 Seniors Discover The Computer shows Alina and Mr. Anderson his latest game designed for the computer. Andrew Kaleta Jay Kehoe Alina Kielbasa Garth Knibbs Kevin Koncsol Mark Koprowski James Koutsoubis Maria Lamourt Joseph Laties Maria Koziol Karen Kuran Cynthia Langford Teddy Lapka Jose Laureano Frederick Lincoln Cynthia Locke Miriam Lopez Roberto Lopez eady to guide parents on visitation ght are Ilona, Roberto, Elsa, Nilsa d Ed. A Jose Lugo Wanda Lugo A Joseph Lukacs Seniors Offer Service Susanna Lukacs Doris Marengo Brian Markus Jacqueline Luna Betty Margitis Ivan Marquez Jose Malave Larry Markessinis Orlando Marquez Seniors Shake On It Mr. Blumhof congratulates Luis and George Q Peeesburg j for passing their English test i i Ivette Marrero Mylie Marrero J0fg6 Martinez S . '51 ' H 1 K. as -- ,- Jose Martinez Wanda Martinez Carl Martini John Masculin X QKKmmA .A s wc l Anna Maviglia 4 ff Mariluz Medina Manuel Matos Shane McPherson Marlene Medina Michael Matlina Neil Mctonic 'QW Mildred Medina Ramon Mena Bethsaida Mendez Judith Mendez Carmen Mercado Melissa Midura Gilbert Mika Ronald Miller Edna Mincy Glenda Molina , Seniors Love The Yankees Xiomara, Maria and Lisa are die hard Bronx Bomber fans. Maria Molina Marlene Molina Reynero Molina Marcial Montalvo Damaris Montes Rafael MOINES 130 Tyrone Montgomery James Morales Ronald Mortensen Adalberto Morales Carlos Morales Madelyn Morales Miriam Morales Sharon Muenster Lourdes Muniz N w X Noel Muniz 1059 Munoz Piugh PJanton Josue bqegfon Seniors Make D J fh sail i zgfltll E i gill! ll ih all 2 'agen 5 I ill., Q zallff' :nil 2251 3 Theresa Nerney Basilio N655 ecisions suit: um!! lllllll A lllllll 5 Hlzmfzn nausea: ,g W,,NfWN..,,,,.f,,,.,,,,,r,4,,,,,, 5 5 2 5 , L E I 2 4 , 1 ur ,,, il 1? W1 Hugh tries to figure out whether or not to change for gym. Seniors Mean Business 2252 Carmen Nieves Edwin Olavarria Denise, Carmen and Tina are ready to get down to business M 5 Rgbert Nieves Carmen Noguera Ana Olieveira Jose Olmeda I a Alfredo Ortiz l Anair Ortiz Carmen Ortiz Maria Ortiz Robert Ortiz Annabel Pabon Joselito Pabon Linda Pacheco Emely Padilla Seniors re Thrifty W.,..,,. Ierilyn Paj ak Marie Palma Bernie, Em and Maria scraping together enough money Valerie Palur Tina Parma for a sub at the store. 134 Maria Pastrana Charles Peak Jerry Peaney Michele Pennyfeather Frank Perez Alberto Pena Nancy Penalver Ariel Perez Fatima Perez l Gloria Perez Mari Perez .K,A. Lks- K..k Migdalia Perez Myrna Perez Rggaura Perez i it -K 1 an Q we X 10 Q. I Q5 X i in K T Betty Perry Stephen Petrosino Jill Policastro 4. . 4 Magda Polidura Vincent Porcelli Patty Portalanza Jose Pozo Luis Quezada Rosa Quiles Beatriz Ramirez 7 f Q , ',, , fi Pablo Quezada Lazaro Ramos Senior Pranks Lourdes pulls a fast one on Jose and Rosa. .. Dennis Reddick Elsa Reis Mark Rezzonico Christa Richardson Zonia Rigo Andrew Rios Rigoberto Rios Abigail Rivera Daniel Rivera KN With the help of a friend, Jose contemplates the next play. S David Rivera is Joseph Rivera Seniors Contemplate Jose Rivera Ioselito Rivera Luis Rivera Luis Rivera b ut the new guy in class. Madeline Rivera Magdalena Rivera Sandy Rivera Venancio Rivera Nelson Rivera Yvette Rivera Seniors Learn The Latest te and Minerva. caught gossiping 1 N , Apryl Roach Kathleen Roberts Kevin Rodgers Todd Rodgers Ana Rodriguez Barbara Rodriguez Bernarda Rodriguez Bernice Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez Seniors Are Studious Juan quizzes Dan on the material for a Jackie Rodriquez Joaquin Rodriguez Lisa Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez 3 Marisol Rodriguez Mercedes Rodriguez Minerva Rodriguez Ruth Rodriguez Victor Rodriguez Angel Rolon Carlos Romeu David Roman Marcos Roman X!! Marixa Rosa Sonia Rosa Elaine Rosas Rosemary Rotella ROXHIIIIG ROXbury V Michael Sabine Veronica Sabo Margarita Saez Seniors Computer Date Val and Elaine wonder if the computer can find them the perfect date for Saturday night. S K ri x Sp Q Qs-...N .W E Q Esther Sanchez Angel Santiago Eileen Santiago Miriam Santiago Carlos Santiago Roberto Santiago Amelia Savgia Rebecca Scaife John Schieni Seniors C t ' Marlene puts finishing touches on a set of blueprints for her dream house. A tix S eeeeeee eee eeeeeteeee eeee eeueeeeee S eeeeeeet ete Maria Serrano Teresa Serrano Marlene Sharisky Phillip Shymanski Lawrence Sierra Maria Silva Jeanette Siurano Nilsa Soto Conrad Smith Ana Soto Wilda Soto Mark Sottilaro Alice Spell WS- .. Bernadette Strzalka Miguelina Suero Thomas Suero fa Serena Swindell Italo Tejada Sandra Sulikowski ' E gl a N, ag Anna Tavera Maria Tej era c ,go :SS I E l 5' is L Wendy Suttles Amarily Taveras Janette Thomas Michele Tiedgen Lillian Toledo Aurelia Torres Rosa Torres '41-'ry xwiiiyw' Daisy Tomassini Iacquelyn Toth Seniors Are Sweet Janette, assisted by Samantha C841 and Magali, sells sweets to provide quick energy for tired dancers. r ad a o Erminia Trinchera Jeanette Troche Gregory Troiano Xiomara Trujillo James Turick Barbara Tyndorf A x 5 5 K S river . ..'L' re -E .: do U 3. Q do - r ski? David Underwood Diane Underwood Valerie Underwood Rose, Patti and Joann C845 capture the great pumpkin. Patricia Urbanski Janet Valentin Seniors Enjoy Holidays jeffrey Vaganek Jose Valdez Lisa Valentin Nilsa Valentin Seniors 'C Ride 'Em Connie and Xiomara challenge the mechanical bull. Elvin Vazquez Magali Vega Carlos Velasco Fannie Velazquez Miriam Vasquez l Connie Velarde K - i -we ' Tiff- Q I 25.5 g3,5:j'E?5::g' ,g: .-if 5 5 E,S.iI?5' 5 . . ,E.e,.E5,,r,2 2 .,.E C l ,. K M Gisela Velazquez Marisol Velazquez Lourdes Velez Roberto Velez M Silfredo Velez William Velez Jorge Villanueva l Vivian Villar Viviana Villegas Michele Vincent Ilona Vitez Francis Voorhees f fe, 'Q N 5 V KX Z' 'af 4-fm W af ' 5 4 , jigs: V M vb: i Robert Wilczynski Patricia Williams Matthias Wright Maribel Zayas Marlon White John Wozniak ,af J, ff W W Maricel Zayas, We don't know why you had to leave Your memory will linger on You've made a lot of people sad, But what we all don't understand th Alfredo Mario in such a tragic way. throughout each passing day. and this we can't deny. is why you had to die. You hated to see people frown. You'd try to make them laugh. I Mario Ferro 1964-1982 And so I write to you this rhyme, on everyone's behalf. We loved you Mario, although sometimes we didn't show it. And even though you're far away, we still want you to know it. I know you'll see this letter, and I know you'll hear my cry. I wish you could come back to us, and say it was a lie. I wish that I could see your face, as once I did before. in Chemistry I wish I could walk up to you, as you come through the door. If only we could turn back time, the past I'd like to change. There's so much more I'd like to and words I'd rearrange. Unfortunately our time is up. There's nothing more to do. We'll keep your memory alive, and always think of you. Say, Written by Dawn Brewer '83 Mario with members of I We Will Be Pacing The Future Remembering The Wonderful Moments Cf The Past Good Luck Homeroom 102 Arturo Castellanos Carmen Dejesus Greg Diaz Beverley Evans Vonda Jones Mylie Marrero Jose Martinez Mildred Medina Reyneiro Molina Robert Ortiz jill Policastro Magda Polidura Magdalena Rivera Sandy Rivera Joaquin Rodriguez Elaine Rosas Angel Santiago Maria Silva Enrique Vasquez Iose Velazquez Lourdes Velez Robert Velez George Villaneuva Vivian Villegas Michele Vincent Ilona Vitez Robert Wilczynski Patricia Williams Marlon White Maricel Zayas Mr. Peter Lamprakos We Finally Made It Richard Arlequin Ernesto Arreola Susan Barna Michael Cabrera Eludan Diaz William Diaz Julia Hernandez Luis Hernandez Rolando Hernandez Esther Jimenez Marlene Medina Homeroom 108 Judith Mendez Nancy Penlaver Pablo Quezeda Juan Rodriguez Veronica Sabo Margarita Saez Eileen Santiago Roberto Santiago Amelia Savoia John Schieni Maurice Smithson James Turick David Underwood Jeffrey Vaganek Jose Valdez Elvin Vazquez Miriam Vazquez Magali Vega Connie Velarde Fannie Velazquez Donald Znacko Mr. George Demitroulis Mr. Roland Jenkins The Place To Be Is In The Class Of 83' Homeroom 106 Luis Cancel Jennifer Carmona Helen Carnevale Malinda Jimenez Wanda Martinez Mary Medina Maria Molina Marcial Montalvo Charles Peak Rosa Quiles Zonia Rigo Yvette Rivera Marisol Rodrigues Kevin Rogers Carlos Romeu Sonia Rosa Michael Sabine Tom Schiadaresis Jeanette Siurano Conrad Smith Ana Soto Alice Spell Bernadette Strzalka Sandy Sulikowski Wendy Suttles Serena Swindell Maria Tejera Lillian Toledo Mr. Terry Honan The Paces 0 is I-Iomeroom 106 an-. i l ,IW , l 2 I , ! l Conrad, Wendy, Alice, Serena, Tom, Kevin, Carlos, Michael, Charles and Marcial. Lillian, Sandy, Bernadette, Helen, Maria, Melinda Marisol, and Ana. N ,X WM , IN - vs- f as Luis Jennifer, Rosa, Sonia, Wanda, Zonia, Mary, Jeanette and Yvette. Maria 159 The Moments May Be Temporary But The Memories Will Last Forever C-ood Luck Homeroom 109 Juan Acevedo David Alvarado i Brian Baker Evette Collazo Lillian Cruz Sammy Dominguez Miriam Lopez Manuel Matos Ronald Miller Miriam Morales Rigoberto Rios Madelina Rivera Nelson Rivera David Roman Marixa Rosa Carlos Santiago Rebecca Scaife Maria Serrano Phillip Shymanski Ken Stryshak Italo Tejada Janette Thomas Michele Tiedgen Daisy Tomassini Rosa Torres Iackie Toth Erma Trinchera Xiomara Trujillo Barbara Tyndorf Diane Underwood Patty Urbanski Mr. Wayne Otlowski Our Smiles Reflect The Goals Which We As A Class Shared Gur Eyes Envisioned How We Would Reach These Goals To The Class Cf 1983 John Antonakakis Evan Ardavanis George Grooms Robert Hernandez Garth Knibbs Jimmy Koutsoub Kevin Koncsol Mark Koprowski Teddy Lapka is With Love Homeroom 207 Joseph Laties Jose Laureano Frederick Lincoln Roberto Lopez Jose Lugo Carmen Mercado Gilbert Mika Regina Mincel Glenda Molina ii Damaris Montes Tyrone Montgom Adalberto Moral Robert Nueves Linda Pacheco Alberto Pura Lazaro Ramos Elsa Reis Christa Richardso Mrs. Anita Dowd We Shed So Many Tears Because We Finally Made It Through The Years Best Wishes Homeroom 208 Michael Hawkins Roger Henry Matthew Hrevnak David Hudanish Melanio Inoa Carlos Irizarry Iohnny Iirau Harry Jones Jay Kehoe Wanda Lugo Susanna Lukacs Doris Marengo Brian Markus Ivette Marrero George Martinez Anna Maviglia Albert Medina Lourdes Muniz Noel Muniz Hugh Nanton Theresa Nerney Carmen Nieves Ana Oliveria Francisco Perez Benny Rivera Lisa Rodriguez Awilda Soto Michael Storey Amerily Taveras Mr. Edward Arenas Our Future May Lie Beyond Our Vision But It Is Not Beyond Our Control. -Robert P. Kennedy Congratulations Homeroom 213 Donna Alvarado Santiago Puertes Eugene Gougeon Thomas Haborak Edward I-Iagensen Clarence Harris Martha Jimenez Octavio Jimenez Linda Kerchner Alina Kielbasa Maria Koziol Karen Kuran Maria Lamourt Ivan Marquez John Masculin Michael Mattina Rafael Montes Shane McPherson Neil McTonic Joshua Negron Basilio Nesti Stephen Petrosino April Roach Denise Roberts Bernie Rodriguez Teresa Serrano Lisa Valentin Mr. Peter Miglec On Monday Mornings We Came In Tardy, On Friday Nights We Started To Party The Best Cf 1983 Is Homeroom 223i Beth Corcoran Glenn Cross Rubin Cruz Stephen Estok Benjamin Figueroa Geniro Pillman Paul Plorkiewicz Maria Garcia Reuben Harris Rosarita Hernandez Good Luck Andy Kaleta Carlos Morales Edwin Olivaria Jose Olmeda Carmen Ortiz Maximo Pena Mari Perez Vincent Porcelli Dennis Reddick Joseph Rivera Mercedes Rodriquez Ana Rodriquez Tomas Suero Anna Taveras Aurelia Torres Valerie Underwood Janet Valentin Gisela Velazquez Maribel Zayas Mrs. Carolyn Martin The Future Is Ours Class Of 1983 Best Wishes Homeroom 301 Israel Delatores Danny Dominguez Demitrius Draughon Roman Dumbrique Steven Dzioba Julio Espinosa Kevin Estok Eileen Garcia Roland Gonzalez Mary Hanakis Michelle Hawkins Anne Hedberg Cinetta Henry Jenny Hickman Lisa Hoffman Iliana Irizarry Cheryl Jackson Iose Malave Madeline Morales Freddy Ortiz Maria Palma Tina Parma Bernice Rodriguez Marcos Roman Rosemary Rotella Roxanne Roxbury Mr. R. L. Anderson This Is Not The End, But The Beginning . Best Wishes Homeroom 305 Victor Arocho Cecilia Bajorek Marcos Carillo Madalena Crespo David Cross Hector Cruz Mike Cunha Luis Damesquita Elwood Dasher Karen Davis Barbara Delgado Nilsa Delgado Ignacio Diaz Mike DiPalo Kally Efremedis Lori Erdelyi Lucy Estrada Cheryl Faniel Gisella Pazio Ana Peliciano Vincent Fronzuti Lucy Garay Nelys Hernandez Kim Iilek Sharon Manley Carl Martin Jose Munoz Maria Pastrana Jerry Peaney Miguelina Suero Matt Wright Mrs. Diane Petroski Last Of The Best Homeroom 306 Samuel Alvarez Edwin Arocho Michael Chaney Glenn Clark James Coleman Marie Collantes Ivette Cortez Candida Cunha Best Wishes Yvonne Daniel Randi Del-lanes Dawn Dematteo Carlos Formeza Dinorah Jimenez Larry Markessinas Annabel Pabon Emily Padilla Michelle Pennyfeather Migdalia Perez Patty Portalanza Luis Quezeda Abigail Rivera Ruth Rodriguez Marlene Sharisky Ms. Donna Burke We Will Reach Uur Goals Because We Have What It Takes Q gi my 'rw f 4, ,f Wh , ,W 5-. g , 'Wm K Q Best Wishes Homeroom 307 Reinaldo Avilles Ed Ballo Daphne Barlow Cesar Bonilla Natalie Brown William Brown Lisa Bunten Lisa Casper Brenda Castillo Bridgette Coleman Sonia Cortez Theresa Cotroneo Robert Durso Angel Gonzalez Thomas I-Iudanish Anair Ortiz Ierilyn Pajak Betty Perry Andrew Rios Barbara Rodriguez Mrs. Ronna Silberberg We Made This A Year To Remember Forever Good Luck Homeroom 316 Johnny Abreu Lydia Adames John Adamshik Angela Adkins Nelsida Almonte Lola Alston Alvin Amador Alfredo Arce Joseph Arias Jeanette Arlequin Lisa Austin Lydia Barcelo Lueda Barrera Christine DeArmorin Douglas Douglas Warren Ellington Joselito Rivera Jose Rivera Minerva Rodriguez Angel Rolon Donna Romond Silfredo Velez Mrs. Diane Arnone Think Unly Gf The Past As Its Remembrance Will Give You Pleasure 1 Good Luck Homeroom 317 Antonio Arocho Eric Avilleira Ioaquin Baltazar Derrick Barlow Raul Barrett Donetta Barrigher Alina Batan Marci Blicharz Sharon Botts Dawn Brewer Melissa Bromirski Vincent Carr Leocadia Castillo Antonio Enxuto Orlando Marquez Romon Mena Marlene Molina James Morales Carmen Noguera Valerie Palerie Fatima Perez Gloria Perez Jose Pozo Miriam Santiago Nilsa Valentin John Wozniak Mr. Andrew Curry --Y? f- X . A N A XL.L, A 5 K 1 1 Q- S k . k ..., X ix X K 5. ' X 413 . s ki if- - 1: . . - K . ,i 5 IG S 55 ,nu linnr 32 ry ina Kielbasa Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta, National W1 f i g MQW y l Ei ww, farm? z ,f Q7 KM ggi Ronald -an 4 Stockton u 9 Grant St nd Track n shua Negro 53 Oak St eramics heresa Nerney 309 Meredith St Cross Country, Wm er Track Basilio Nesti 546 Brace Ave. National Honor Society Ban Carmen Nieves State St. Hazel Ave. u State St. G enda Molina 2.67 Elm St. Maria Molina 507 Smith Si. Ban Senior Council, National Honor H l d. Society ww mtv Ave. Rafael Montes 390 East Ave. rone Montgomery 1 Meredith St. restling Intramural Basketball to Morales AV 1f:f?2,,, 13,3252 tlifting Club MT' W M 2 Typing I use Olmeda Y arbook ' tredo Ortiz 2 Park Ave, , Carmen Ortiz 291 Smith St. Folk Dance Club Maria Ortiz 7 299 Washington St. Chorale Robert Ortiz 382 Park Ave. Annabel Pabon V 174 Madison Ave. I ose Pabon 739 Catlierin Football , Lin '? ec WW... W?fWWfw ' W itiilii VLWT' ima , K 3? ,,,,,,,,, 92 E ,,,,,,E.,.,M 257 Neville St. I Pablo Quezada 691 Vincent Pl. Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Typing Club Rosa Quiles 729 Catherine St. French Club, Yearbook Rector St. Soccer Luis Rivera 684 West Side Ave. Madeline 110 Madison Roberts 159 Rector St, Colnrguard Todd Rogers 548 North Park Dr. l Honor Soci tion Club, Ceramics Football , Carlos Marina Sonia HOSA Soccer Margarita 159 Lewis Ana Rodriguez 558 Lawrie St, Spanish Club, Senior Barbara 581 Sayre Ave Bernarda l 50 Commerce Softball, Cross Bernice Rodriguez 205 Market St. Basketball Daniel Rodriguez A 97 Fayette St. Jacqueline Rodriguez 916 Amboy Ave. I Chorale, Band, Bowling Joaquin Rodriguez 161 Stl!! St. Football, Wrestling Juan Rodriguez 139 Lewis St. Electronics Club, Soccer, Lisa Rodriguez 74 Washington St. Basketball, Softball Marisol Rodriguez 185 Fayette St. Softball Mercedes Rodriguez 325 Oak St. nguez Ave. Rodriguez Huntington St. Victor Rodriguez 334 Stockton St. Angel Santiago 649 West Side Football, Model Stockton Santiago cl St. Santiago Pl DECA I Roberto Santidgo State St. A H Amelia Savoia 721 lincoln Dr. Natingtal Honor Society, Bowlin , Band is Rebecca Scaife 212 Broad St. French It Creative Writing Clubs, Paw jangng Prints Torn Schiadaresis 307 Goodwin St. John Schieni B33 Chamberlain Ave. Maria Serrano 614 Charles St. Senior Council, Softball, Teresa Serrano 517 Hall Ave. Basketball, Football Trainer Marlene Ave Sulilcowski Softball, Soccer Suttles y Blvd Swmdell Lawrie St. Council, N Turick 8: Office Aid Harned St. a I Sterling Ct. Underw Elizabeth St Chorale, Madngal Diane Underwood SW North Park Dr. Valerie Underwood 652 Charles St. Q Patricia Urbanski i 669 Carlock Ave. Cheerleader, Da Club, Yearbook W Art dr. Slavic ,lose Valdez Ave. Troiano Trujillo old Ave. Twirler Tyndorf Will: in 215 Broad Cheerleader, Student Council, Baseball Scorekeeper Nilsa Valentin 613 Zambory St. National Honor Society, Student Council, Cheerleader Vasquez Ave Club 4: Music Appreciation Ski Club Music Velez Velez Velez aribe Club Esther 322 Prospect St. Basketball Janet Valentin 173 Grant Gur Patrons . . Compliments of the PERTH AMBOY MAYQR AND COUNCIL Mayor - George J. Otlowski Council President - John P. Nemergut Councilman - Armand R. Cannamela Councilman - John J. Krilla Councilman - Robert J. Sgromolo Councilman - Paul P. Zito Get ready Get set Go unto the world ln June the theory ends and the reality begins Our graduates wlll replenish the country with an eager new vltallty At Chevron we especlally appreciate the complex and challenging technologies We wish thus years graduates well and thank them for worklng hard to be ready ChEVl'0l'l Y Chevron U S A Inc ' Northeast Dlvlslon 100 Years Helping to Create the Future Ill value of these graduates as our industry moves into more BEST WISHES CLASS OP 1983 Prom LARRY TGBGRGWSKY An Old Alumnus And The FLAT IRON TAVERN Congratulations to the Class of 1983 McDonald's l McDonald's of Perth Amboy 633 New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, New Jersey W HH' 42015826-6811 IHHP l M-P Electrical Contractors, Inc 51 New Brunswick Avenue Hopelawn, New jersey Robert E. Marciniak President Cwood Luck to the Class of 1983 MAJESTIC Q X X X LANES X P.O. Box 129 Fords New Jersey Congratulations to the Class of 1983 Jacobson, Goldfarb and Scott Inc Insurance 162. 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You know, there are no halls when you're above the horizon Can't you feel it leave? Emotional reprieve. You can always turn her down but the love goes on All for one and one for all, To be a rock and not to roll. AP houses nuclear missiles . . . oh no! Our country's defenses are sagging - they need to be uprootedlll Anthony and Donna . . . Love forever. Attention Headbangers, Rivitheads, Metalmaniacs, and Earthdogs! Happy Graduation and Good Luck! Best of Luck to the Class of '83 Best of Luck Class of 'BJ . . . Miriam Best Wishes Class of '83 Best Wishes to my brother, Tom! E.H. Best Wishes to my cousins . . . Sonia Best wishes Tom Haborak . . . Mom and Dad Best wishes to the Class of '83 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lake BOBBY AND MICHELE . . . 11f20f81 Books may fade, but memories and friendships never do . . . Ronnie Gr Ana Blue Jackets Forever . . . Lori 'B3 Calculus Students are fffl! Candy Puppy Choco loves Vonda, Vonda loves Choco Chris and Debbie Chris and Luis, forever Class of '83 Good luck in the future From the Class of '85 Class of '83: The Juicers 6: Bozakers Congrats Connie, TC, Ar Xiomara Luv Sal To all Seniors Congratulations and Best Wishes From Homeroom 102 Congratulations, Ilona - Apa 8: Mama Congratulations, Ilona - from Dawn Congratulations Jeanette S. '83 Congratulations from Karen S. Congratulations, Magdalena . . . Sonia Congratulations Patty-the Greiza's , Q -1 .4 .a -i :E Boosters Congratulations to Amelia Savoia From her loving family CREW of '83-THANKS! Luv Ya! Miss you-your favorite pain! DAVE -N- JANINE David and Judy . . . forever David Michael Hudanish - 1983 Demetrius Lee Draughon Virgo ! Doobie and Airhead Made Itl Donna, Barb, Ceil-Don't forget me! Do you want some Bazak! D.R., P.J. says you're something! Elvis-n-Doris, 11!3!B0-I Luv You Eric-n-Sharon . . . '83 The Jackies will live on FOREVER - B3f84 Even though one of us is leaving AB or not 4B? That's the question! Gag me with a Joisy Tomato Fershure Galaxy Sr Starship Enterprize-81 Gloria-Class of '83 Good Luck Class of 'B3 Mr. Sr Mrs, A. Mattes Good Luck From Richard Justin and Jordan 'The Silberberg Boys Good Luck Fuzzball Formeza-S.L. Good Luck Ilona - Mary and Jim Good Luck in the future - '83 Good Luck Lori-Luv Dad, Mom 5: Lisa Good Luck Nita-Luv John Scaife Good Luck Panthers of '83-Michele Good Luck Seniors Good Luck Vinnie D. lr Dawn D. Gratulalok,unokatestver ' Hector Sr Iliana for Always Hey Millie 6: Luisa-Go get em-Z5 Hey Sue did you pick one yet? History II AP was torture Homeroom 102 Thanks Mr. Lamprakos For four wonderful years ueath to Joe All my laughter l, Eileen Garcia Bsq I'll miss you Harrold! - C.V. I love Bob Ragan from Pathmark I think l spoiled you too much, Mr. B. lt was nice to be in Mr. Honan's homeroom - 106 Ivette-n-Omar Truly 9117182 I will not go. Prefer a feast of friends to the Giant Family. I would like to say goodbye to all my friends on the ramp. maintenant l et pour toujours, tu amie. Jackie N. Jackie J. tu es ma mellure amie Jackie N. lr Jimmy: 4ever JDM Jello-keep reaching 4 the stars-MV Joey-n-Vivian Endless Love 1!9!81 Johnny-n-Bernice forever together Juniors 31 Karen '73p Michael '77, Donna '78 Helen '79: Sharon '85, The Kornitas Klan Lee loves you and will never forget you Yeon Yi Leo's are no. 1, that's why I am one: Cheryl Jackson Less than Crazy, SXZOXBZ Lisa, I will miss you, Luv Sis Lourdes Lee Muniz PO Box 63 B26-0039 Class of 'B3 Luck to the last of the Mohicans Benny, Steve, Victor-Mr. 6: Mrs. G. Luis-n-Erma forever Madelyn Morales - Class of '83 Mari, Anne, Mary 6: Maria are Kool! Marlene 8: Dale Oct. 2, 1981 Maureen Muenster, '81 Miqhael-n-Lisa . . . '81 You feel a great relief as you turn and face the door There's not a trace of grief because you won't be here any more You want to shout aloud No more cud or cowd You can turn her out to pasture but the bull goes on No ultra bogus gods There's going to be a brand new ruler It might seem odd that You can't make yourself any taller Some with we got along but all the rest were wrong The warmth can leave a body but the soul goes on Words and Music by MARK2 Copyright SALAMIS RECORDS, 1983 All Rights Reserved When I most needed you. Michael, Thanks for being there Love you always, Marisol Mike dr Lisa together Lisa 83 Buns MM-You've got a friend always-Me Moca-head Bros. Kevin 5: Marcia! '83 Mrs. Ann Fazan Mr. Frank Fazan Mr. L: Mrs. J. Cher Marianne . . . '84 , Nick, Donna 6: Nicholas Stephen Mr Mr . 6: Mrs. Don Kosmyna . 8: Mrs. Joseph Greiza Mr. 6: Mrs. Peter Yuro Mr. Sr Mrs. William Rabold Mr. Gr Mrs. W. Paffrath Mylie and Papo Forever PAHS Drill Team 31 PAH5 Rifle Squad Does It Better Pink elephants will fly forever P.J. loves D.R. 9!28f82 P-Moe Sr Cinetta True love forever Ray the love of my life from Nini R.M. I'll gove you the gun Roman Dumbrique-the 1 and only SB + CB AEVER + 1 DAY Science Office: Haven of the Sane Time just stands still And the odor eats your brain! Serina Sr. Craig - Forever Sis, don't forget me-Michele Thanks Cecilia-Fantastic Cover There's no homeroom like 102 lt's your world-give it a spin! Twirlers-I.V., J.T., V.J,, M.V. And X.T. are 41 Unicorns are vicious-Lori Watch out world here I come! M.K. We luv you Tom Haborak-Your Family We're the Best-Class of '53 We-will-make-it! Good-Luck-Seniors Xiomara Trujillo 83 Xiomara, Victor, Lisa-The Bigheads Love you a lot Lee Yeon Jin Yi - Thanks For being my friend You're No. 1, Ilona 183 When we wonder what the future holds for us, we feel uncertain, maybe even frightened. Yet, as we begin to fulfill our dreams, we will extend our horizons to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Strive to make the most of precious time. Live your life to its fullest. Never let the present shade the past or prevent a clear vision of the future. The road to tomorrow lies open. Reflect what you dream into reality. Together we, the Class of 1983, can go as far as our minds can see. :nmol 'vm xuxamx David M. Hudanish Editor