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

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Lab Assistants Tackle Science Service Ready to tackle the challenges of a busy year, the 1986-1987 Lab Assistants proved their vital impor- tance to the functions of the Science Department at RBR. Preparing and cleaning up after labs, and carrying out necessary procedures for their success, the aides remained an in- tegral part of the science education process. Physics, chemistry, and biology labs were prepared by the students; most of their work was directed towards Biology and Tri-Science. The aides completed a project dur- ing the year which involved moving and reorganizing glassware and lab supplies in the lab preparation room. The changes were expected to make science classes more efficient, pro- viding teachers with quick access to unused or forgotten inventory. Lab assistants also worked with a new dit- to machine. The high quality of the labs distributed to students made the work more enjoyable. The selection process for the lab assistants continued to be a rigorous one. Candidates must have studied one year of high school science and be at least a sophomore. Completing two applications, the candidates were reviewed according to their respon- sibility and interest in science. This year's thirteen members gave 100% in making science studies a beneficial experience. RIGHT: Purifying the water for an amoeba project, senior Mike Vespa completes the procedure in the lab preparation room. TOP: Sophomore David Murgio inserts Erlinmeir tubes into the autoclave for proper sterilization.

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TOP: Sophomore Andrea Tokanos prepares petri dishes with a starch solution for growth of bacteria. RIGHT: juniors Pete Williams and Craig Burns weigh zinc oxide pellets for a chemistry lab. ABOVE: The 1986-1987 Lab Assistants: Sam Kim, Bill McGough, Wyatt Ulrich, Craig Burns. Second row: Pete Williams, Sherry Barber, Mike Vespa, Michael Stovekin, Donna Rizzo, and Joe Ashman. 20 Lab Aides

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Booster Club Seeks Recognition Making its presence known at the Red Bank Regional community, the 1986-1987 Booster Club took steps to further improve its own programs and to institute newer ones. The Booster Club, whose fundraisers and donations funded sports awards din- ners, scholarship programs, and other organizations requiring monies, has not been in the spotlight recently, but as President Mrs. Holly Kuhn stated, We made an effort to gain more membership and volunteers; this way, we hoped to be able to aid more school organization's needs. Club sponsors adopted their own jackets during the year with the Buc- caneer emblem boldly displayed. To increase interest in the club, more fundraisers were held to raise the amount given in the current $500 scholastic scholarship. Trips to Atlan- tic City were offered, and the ever successful Chinese Auction was held in January. Merchants from the various sending districts offered mer- chandise to be raffled off to those at- tending the Auction. This year tickets to Broadway shows were raffled and a hi-fi stereo car radio was won by Miss Mary Larsen. During the summer months, the Booster club donated funds to the school basketball clinic under the supervision of coaches Pizzuli and Johnson. Banners for the sports teams were also purchased. To provide a communication link between coaches and parents, the Club organized the Evening with Dick Martin program in October. Coach Martin held a frank discussion with parents and many questions were fielded. After the busy year of organization and new program orientation, the Booster Club members were happy with increasing their treasury and gaining new members. Commented Mrs. Kuhn, Financially and overall we had a great year; there was a lot of cooperation and I really feel that peo- ple noticed us. ABOVE: Mrs. Sandra Peterson prepares to make a bid on a set of Cross pens. ABOVE: Available at the auction were many items such as these cookbooks and samples of their pastries, admired by two customers at the event. 22 Booster Club