Riverhead High School - Blue Peconic Yearbook (Riverhead, NY)

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the Music Play Let The musical youth of our school are well represented. Band members, decked out in flashy uniforms, liven up football games and parades with their crowd- rousing tunes. In the past few years, the band has even shared their music with other communities through exchange trips. The band also produces a spring concert once their marching days are through. The orchestra, while small, puts forth a big effort at introducing a little class to the listening tastes of Riverhead High. Each Christmas and spring the orchestra performs an industriously prepared con- cert to the parents and students. This year, the orchestra was pleased to contain two All-State bass players, Rob Soto and Ted Goldwyn. It is not often that an or- chestra this size can say as much. The chorus provides a fine concert each year at Christmas and in the spring they perform a wide selection of vocal ar- rangements from the 18th Century to the present day. Students in the band and the orchestra can also participate in the chorus. Singers wishing to become more involved may join Show Choir. The Sound Waves sing, dance, and travel to contests held especially for show choirs. Music is a vital part of every human's life so it is rather appropriate that we should be given every opportunity to ex- pand and enrich our musical talents. The fine music program at RHS has given us just this chance. I Mum Department I

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Below — A friendly game of croquet was part of Swenia and Chris' afternoon at the welcom- ing party for the Germans. Above — Sharing a private moment while in unfamiliar surroundings, these two German exchange students listen to music from home Left — After returning from a cross-country tour this summer, Marcela enjoys a day of sail- ing on the bay. Below — Exchange students, both visiting and returning, share a bench at a senior class meeting. Tomorrow You Could Be Anywhere It would be impossible to imagine a year in Riverhead High School without an exchange student. This year Riverhead is fortunate to host six students from various countries around the world who are viewing American life through the eyes of Riverhead High School Seniors. The European exchange students include Chris Douillot from France, Melanie Estrella from West Germany, and Mia Ringblom from Sweden. Our South American exchange students are Carlos Leite from Brazil and Marcela Sanchez from Colombia. Our last ex- change student. Minoru Ueno, comes to us from his home in Japan. All of the exchange students have proved to be friendly, fun loving, and have made friends here very easily. Carlos is known for his strong character and sensitiveness. He was a member of the soccer team and a photographer for the yearbook. Minoru is quiet and his respect- fulness has been a lesson to us all. Mia loves music; and when she's not singing, she's making friends. Chris is charming and loves to laugh. One of her best qualities is her willingness to take time to listen to others. Melanie is sweet but shy, often expressing in actions what she doesn't with words. Last, but certainly not least, is Marcela whose smile touches the hearts of everyone. She has a kind word for everyone, and her positive outlook on life holds hope for a promising career in journalism. Only one of Riverhead's students was selected for the exchange program this year. Robert Gevenski left for Bogota, Colombia, last August; and when he returns home this summer, he’ll carry with him fond memories of his year abroad. Staying in a foreign country for a year may seem a long time; but once the time to say goodbye arrives, it seems to have gone by quickly. When the time comes to say goodbye to our six foreign friends, we shall hold fond memories of great people who made the year better by being here. Fomffl Eh hang

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Left — Counting the measures, Mr. Roberts utilizes his ability to clap. Below — A constant source of spirit Lori Hulse adds to the ex- uberance of the band Mwwc Drp«rtiT « N