Schreiber High School - Port Light Yearbook (Port Washington, NY)

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Controversial Times The Schreiber Times has been a great source of pride to the school for the past twenty-four years. According to faculty ad- viser Bob Albert, the Times goal is to pro- vide a truthful paper. “We are not afraid of controversy. This is not a faculty paper, on- ly the students have control of what is printed.” The most important topics that the Times covered this year were alcohol, drugs, AIDS, cheating, and discrimination. Staff writer David Vecsey said, “We have a serious attitude towards journalism, to make it more controversial and professional, but not at the expense of the truth.” A newspaper was published every three or four weeks, the result of a lengthy pro- cess. The articles were first assigned to reporters who gathered the information. The copy editors would then make all of the necessary corrections. Specific days were put aside for layout, pasting of the paper, and printing. It was not uncommon for the staff members to stay after school as late as 10:30. The Times also tried to get more freshmen involved. With longer issues, more features on human interest as well as more photography, the Times has captured the at- tention of all Schreiber’s students. One can always tell when the Times has been pub- lished. That day, homeroom is quiet, except for the rustling of papers, a couple of laughs, and a yell of excitement. The feeling of the Times can be described by band member Joci Cramer. “In our homeroom, Mr. Fish had to take away the papers so we would play!” 24 Clubs Activities

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Swingin’ n’ Swayin’ Swingin' and swayin' 'til the music stops playin': On November 15, 1986, Schreiber students danced eight hours to benefit The Leukemia Society of America. Although participants of the dance marathon were ex- hausted by the conclusion of the evening, they also felt very satisfied because they helped raise desperately needed money for Leukemia while having a fantastic time. Five live bands. Here and Now, Shattered Image, Wipe Out, Restless, and St. Mary’s Cross Country performed voluntarily. Their over- whelming enthusiasm spurred the dancers on. Bobbi Strauss, owner of a local exercise studio, also donated her time to lead all marathoners, girls and guys included, in an hour of intense aerobics. Prizes such as Walkmans, gift certificates, records, and jewelry were given out to win- ners throughout the afternoon in addition to t-shirts, bumper stickers, and free food coupons which were distributed to everyone. “Unfortunately, there weren’t as many people participating in the Dance Marathon as we would have liked,’’ said Sari Makof- sky, co-chairperson of the Dance Marathon, “but I know for a fact that everyone who did come had a super time. A lot of money was raised for a good cause too, and that’s the most important thing.’’ (top left) Dancers Maria Cadet and Paula Freitas take a break to enjoy a Coke and brownie. (top) Rachel First and Mario Vigliotti try to catch their breath after a long dance. (right) Marathoners nearly trample Daniela Amini. 26 Clubs Activities