Red Bank High School - Log Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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BELOW LEf'T Senior Mary Beth McNeil prepares the price list before the customers crowd at the candy stand BEIOW RIGHT Senior Theresa Plumaker sells candy to a hungry customer at the Red Bank Catholic football game as A C Burgess observes

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Juniors Win Battle of the Classes Capturing first place in the Battle of the Classes, which was sponsored by the sophomore class and held on November 4. the junior class exuded school spirit throughout a variety of close competitions The strong emo- tions and supportive shouts of the other students helped the seniors to place se- cond and the freshmen to place third. Although the sophomores also displayed strong support of their team, they trailed in last place. The Battle of the Classes, planned by sophomore class advisor Miss Linda Leitstein as a sophomore class fun- draiser. resulted in being much more beneficial than just the S 140.00 raised. The affair invoked intense spirit in the students. The crowded, hot gym was filled with anxious and enthusiastic shouts from the commencement of the event, 7:30 p.m.. until the crowd finally dispersed by 11:00 p.m Senior class captain Steve Powell, junior class captain Dee-Dee Dixon, and sophomore class captain Monica Bason, and freshman class captain Mary Riegleman first registered the entrants and led them through each event, star- ting with the Obstacle Course, won by the seniors. The seniors also won the next two events, the Human Pyramid and the Running Relay. The seniors also finished first in the next event, the Fireman's Relay; however, they were disqualified because some of the articles of fireman's clothing were thrown off in the wrong order by one of the con- testants. The juniors, therefore, won the Fireman's Relay and closed the gap between their score and the leading seniors. At this time, the freshmen trail- ed by one point and the sophomores were in fourth place with a low score. The seniors were again victorious in the Three-Legged Race Next, the juniors won the Foul-Shooting Contest and the two leading teams, the juniors and the seniors, then battled it out for the vic- tory of the entire affair in the Tug-of- War After these events, the scores were tallied: ten points for first place, seven points for second place, four points for third place, and one point for fourth place. The juniors, who received fifty dollars for their victory, defeated the seniors by only two points. The freshmen and sophomores trailed in third and fourth, repsectively. Students entered the competition for a variety of reasons. Senior Bill Brown entered because as he stated, I felt it was my responsibility as a senior. junior Alexis Sanderson said, I'm doing it to support my class, and to promote school spirit and to participate in something. He added, I'm proud of '83.'' A good number of teachers also at- tended the Battle of the Classes. They, too, displayed their support whole- heartedly by joining the students to cheer on their teams. Senior class ad- visor Mr Robert Lock said, It's great to see everyone having such a good time. These enthusiastic students are terrific. The Student Council also made twenty-four dollars with a sale of baked goods and fruit juice. The Student Council tried to improve school spirit for the past two years and was very happy about the enthusiasm the Battle of the Classes invoked. LEFT Senior jimmy Bruno prepares two teammates. Andy Peer and Ann McGuire, tor the three-legged race by tying one of Andy's socks around their lower thighs ABOVE During the final event, tug-of-war, seniors Peewee Davis. Danny Murphy, and Jimmy Bruno head the line of struggling males in an attempt to defeat the junior class. Battle of the Classes 23

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Seniors Sponsor Profit Making Concessions An imporant part of the home foot- ball games, yet often taken for granted, was the concession stand, which was sponsored by the senior class. Such devoted seniors as Greg Sieben, Frank Gibson, and Ted Sickles arrived at the stadium at 10:30 am, put in a good day's work, and then left the school as late as 6:00 p.m This service was done not only for the benefit of the fans, but also as a very successful fund-raiser After spending a total ot approximately $1250 tor the goods sold, the senior class made a total profit of almost $3500 The most profitable game was the opening game against Raritan, in which $880 profit was raised The con- cessions at football games were by far the most significant fundraisers; the senior class also provided this service at the Band Festival held in the Red Bank Regional High School stadium on November 1 and at varsity basketball games. Setting up for concessions at football games involved arranging tables and horses, boiling large, heavy pots of water for hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate, making signs displaying the prices, pouring many sodas, and assign- ing the specific job each concessionaire was to perform. During the games these workers were kept so busy that they did not have the time to follow the games at all. Even though selling conces- sions required much work, some regular workers, Peter deGroot, Tara Brennan, Marianne Pennington, Maggie Gongora, Randi Gardiner. Tammy Woodward, Andy Peer, and Mary Beth McNeil, en- joyed donating time and energy. Hot dogs, soda, hot chocolate, and coffee were the main items sold at foot- ball games Potato chips and an assort- ment of popular candy bars were sold out of the Board of Education's van, which was parked near the concession stand Seniors also stood by the en- trance gate and went into the stands to sell pom-poms, banners, and programs, which were put together by the senior class during the summer After the first quarter of a game, students would also bring the food into the stands to sell. Bringing the food into the stands brought in the majority of the money made at each game. Senior conces- sionaire Kathy Rasmussen said, I like going into the stands because we make so much money in the band section. I also get to see what's going on in the game ' The students worked under the direction of Senior Class Advisors Mr Robert Lock and Mrs. Elizabeth Tib- bets, who was the cashier. Conces- sions is one of the biggest fund-raisers seniors have, commented Mr. Lock. We did a pretty good job this year, thanks to the energetic seniors involved and the extra help from a few mothers. During the busiest games, those against Raritan, Ocean Township and Red Bank Catholic some seniors' mothers lent a hand behind the counter in the concession stand. Their voluntary help was greatly appreciated. After the games were over, under ten students, with Mr. Lock and Mrs. Tibbetts, loaded the van with unsold items, washed out the pots in the cafeteria kitchen, unloaded the van, put everything away, and finally counted the money earned. When the money was recounted the devoted workers finally went home. Working for con- cessions took a lot of devotion, stated senior class representative-at-large Suzanne Connolly. I'm glad to know we have such willing and supportive students in the senior class. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT Enthusiastic salespersons Maggie Gongora, MaryBeth McNeil, and Peter deGroot anxiously distribute candy to their customers ABOVE LFF T Seniors luanita Phoenix. Greg Sieben, and Frank Gibson prepare tor the busy onslaught of half-time during the Red Bank-Rumson game ABOVE RIGFIT Preparing for a rush of excited spectators, seniors Ann McGuire and Randi Gardiner count football programs in the school van Concessions 25