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

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Computer Fair B2 Is TreasurE TravE of New IdEas and REsaurcES Beeps, buzzes, and clicks filled the Media Center on Wednesday, October 13, as hundreds of interested students, teachers, and visitors pressed buttons and watched video screens in the school's first Computer Fair. Organized by Mr. |ohn Hird, the Media Center's newly appointed coordinator, the Fair was an unprecedented success in in- forming students as to the myriad of computer resources available in the area. Beginning at 9:30 a m., participants in the Fair set up their demonstrations One of the school's math teachers, Mr Charles Unger, demonstrated a Com- modore Vic 20 home computer On it. he programmed a computerized Morse code transmitter, sending up to thirty- five words per minute; a computerized Mr. Potato Head game, a simpler ver- sion of a more sophisticated criminal identification system; and a program designed to identify words in a word search puzzle. Other participants from the school, seniors Kevin Edwards, Chris Lunz, )ay Czarnecki, and Darryl Hughes demonstrated a computerized English quiz game, an Osbourne word pro- cessor. and a computerized phone directory. Mr. Unger commented. As a participant, I think Mr. Hird did a fan- tastic job in organizing this. Not only did participants come from the school, they came from many towns and companies Representatives from such companies as Texas In- struments. Apple Computer, and Atari crammed the mezzanine full with video simulations, tutorials, demonstrations, and participation stations. Texas In- struments even had a van loaded with their innovative home computers for all to see and use. students and guests in- cluded. Guests from other area schools including Long Branch. Rumson-Fair Haven, and Matawan were impressed by the orderliness of the Fair and its variety Mr Hird was pleasantly surprised by the results of his efforts. It was more than I expected in the sense that I wanted to create an awareness in the students of computers, he stated. He added, The level of activity, the hands-on experience, and the helpful operators made the Fair a success. Senior Kevin Richardson definitely en- joyed the Fair I was amazed by the number of small parts in the computers I saw Many students and visitors were equally intrigued by the numbers of people in attendance Senior Richard Radzik commented, The Fair was pret- ty good but it should be longer next year because it was so crowded. This proves that the Computer Fair was a definite winner this year, a treasure trove of fun and expanding awareness, and hopefully an incentive for many to keep searching for treasures in computers.

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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

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Below Mr Unger demonstrates Morse Code on the Commodore Vic-20 home computer as Mr Moses translates it during the Computer Fair Left: Mr )ohn Hird, coordinator of the Fair, and two guests from the Computer Forum instruct as senior Tammy Cannetto programs an Apple Logo on an Apple II computer system during Computer Fair '82 Opposite Page Bottom: Seniors Jay Waters. Richard Radzik, and Chris Lunz review a letter processed by the Osbourne Word Processor at the Computer Fair during period three. Above Senior Kevin Richardson and Title I aide Mrs. Carolyn Hogan look on as Ms Barbara Nadler of Vista explains the internal workings of an Apple II com- puter Above Right Senior Kevin Edwards carefully calculates his next program input on the Apple II computer as juniors Kim Doran, Sue McCuen, and Beth Jones watch Computer Fair 27