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

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Below While serving kitchen duty as they await the outcome of a football battle against Shore, seniors lay Waters and Michael Peterson add more hot dogs to the boiling pot of frankfurters Below Left. Wanting more informa- tion about the players' positions, senior Diane Grilli purchases a football program from classmates Leslie Bruno and Laura Poling before a home game against Rumson Bottom Senior Alexis Sanderson caters to faithful supporters during the first quarter of a home game against Brick as he gets beverages for them

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Lab Assistants Vital Part of Science Department Talent and good grades blossomed in the lab assistants this year as the pro- gram entered its sixth year of existence Consisting of nine students, this year's lab assistant program utilized the scien- tific ability of exceptional students to help maintain the complex science department The assistants' responsibilities were many and their importance great The lab assistants' mam duties were to set up and take down lab experiments in Tri-Science and Biology classes, maintain lab equipment, and run clerical errands like typing, filing, and stapling Mr Pierre Layton, organizer of the program, com- mented. 'Our program would not run without them Their role was obvious- ly an indispensible part in the science department The criteria for becoming a lab assis- tant was strictly adhered to First, students had to apply to get into the program. This year, however, only two spots were available and fifty students applied After the applications were turned in, the science department then read over each one and selected the best out of the group Students had to have a B' average, a good attendance record, and usually a study in their schedule to be accepted into the small number of openings each year. By the end of the selection process, the cream of the crop' of applicants ultimately were accepted. Since most gave up a study to be a part of the program, the lab assistants received a bonus in their science grades and the privilege to use the best lab equipment When asked about the benefits, junior Mark Wood answered. The program is good in that you can work with things that you don't or- dinarily work with in a regular lab In addition, the lab workers had instant ac- cess to any science department staff if they required help on a topic or the like. Junior Marc Marotta commented, It is very educational and good for setting future goals. This important supple- ment allowed many to realize their abilities and to make a decision as to their future plans. Mr. Layton noted, Many hidden talents came out in the assistants as they worked this year. Senior Megan Kennedy stated, Since I have always had an interest in science, being a lab assistant has given me the opportunity to decide in part that science is my future career. Whether or not they decided to go into science, being a lab assistant was a respectable and prestigious position to hold. In the end, their commitment and devotion to their job made them better students in all respects of academics. Above In preparation for Mr Woodward's Chemistry class, sophomore Bernard Olsen fills a beaker with distilled water Above Right lumor Marc Marotta weighs some important chemicals for Mr Layton I ab Assistants 23

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Class of ’83 Rakes in Profits Through Concessions Crisp Saturday mornings in the fall were usually meant for sleeping late, but not for a dedicated group of seniors who operated the Concession Stand for the Class of 1983 Beginning at 9:00 on home game mornings, a handful of seniors perked coffee, boiled hot dogs, and poured soda in preparation for the hundreds of hungry Bucs fans. The Concession Stand was one of the most profitable fund raisers,'' stated senior class business manager Mary Ponturiero She added. It's a lot of hard work but you are always laughing and having fun ' The money raised by con- cessions was used for such senior ex- penses as the senior prom, a class trip, a senior banquet, and the yearbook. Class advisors Mr. Gerald Gance and Miss Barbara Greenwald were always on hand to help during the games. The senior class grossed nearly $900.00 per game. commented Mr. Gance. We did a good job and we are well on our way to fulfilling our goals. Despite the early hours, the hard work, and the changeable weather, the spirits of the group were never dampened The energy and school spirit was evident among the devoted students especially with Michael Peter son banging away on the pot tops at every touchdown or the usual cry of 'HOT DOG!' for every order among the hot dog cooks. While someone's radio blared Bob Marley or The Clash , the students busily mixed hot chocolate or served the hungry customers. The feeling that all of the seniors received from working there was one of fun and enthusiasm which they will never forget completely just as their in- dividual initials stand emblazoned in magic markers on the wall inside the lit- tle stand. Above Early Saturday morning, senior ken Chatto ignites the burner on the propane grill to prepare for the selling of hundreds of hot dogs to a hungry crowd Above Right Senior Mary Ponturiero makes ready for a large crowd at the home football game against RBC by unloading cases of candy ] jCgc 50 P nickers £ | S p«ar.u4 ukWe Yum Concessions 25