Stissing Mt High School - Pine Log Yearbook (Pine Plains, NY)

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The Pine Log ‘82 has been a book created from the ef- forts of many students and numerous adults who all spent long hours compiling a yearbook that hoped to be a memorable one for all its readers. In the beginning a call for help went out to students from three new advisors. Mr. Alonge, Mr. Brewer, and Mr. McNeil. Prior to school’s end in June a phone chain was established to communicate during the summer vacation as needed and the need was there! An initial meeting was scheduled for early |uly to organize and plan the work that was to be done. At the first meeting the decision was made to have no editor or head advisor. Instead, the work load was to be shared equally. Also, new members came to subsequent meetings, which were held every week in )uly. At these meetings discussions regarding many new innovations and of course the old favorites took place. The first pro- blem, money, then appeared. Methods to raise the need- ed funds were developed. These methods were to get local and out of the district businesses to place an adver- tisement in the yearbook. A few meetings were devoted to making up an ad campaign booklet which consisted of ads that appeared in the past. Staff members brought this book to the business as an example for size, lettering and type of ad. In order to become more adept at ap- proaching a manager, some play acting to the advisors was done. Stanforaville was the first town hit. A list of all proprietorships was made to make sure none would be missed. Finally when all towns were visited, some as many as three times. $7500 was in the bank. SOLID STAFF PRODUCES LARGEST BOOK EVER. The next confrontation was the senior portraits. When was the date to be. and were they to be in color were decisions that had to be made. In order to meet a deadline the pictures had to be taken September 10 and 11. the second and third days of school. The staff worked hectically writing and mailing out postcards to every senior to make them aware of the dates. The postcard was the first actual contact made by the staff to the rest of the Class of '82. Incentive and optimism then spread. The staff set a goal to try and sell a yearbook to everyone in the Stissing Mountain Jr. Sr. High School plus any friend, relative, or local doctor and den- tist. Of course, a great idea was thought of to get the school more interested in buying a yearbook than to just see a poster saying Buy a yearbook. Mr. Brewer and Mr. McNeil put together a slide presentation which they showed to the entire school. At the assemblies for each class, they tried to arouse interest in Pine Log '82 and provide incentives to purchase a yearbook. One such incentive was having your name printed on the cover free of charge. The assembly and incentives had a great effect. At a cost of $13.00 per book. 530 Pine Log '82 s were purchased In October the Pine Log Staff sponsored a class competition. The winning class in grades 9-12 and in 7 and 8 received a two page spread in the yearbook. The whole school was involved as teachers served as judges and referees. Even Mr. Golden played a part in it. officiating in flag football competition. To raise money the Pine Log Staff also had two pinbail machines for playing at the fair all weekend. The theme of the Pine Log '82 was a combination of old and new. The cover and end sheets were done by the ever present talented seniors. Les Blahut silk screened the cover and Terri Butler did the photography for the end sheets. All the senior pictures are in color along with a number of other candid photos. The book was to be bigger and better with its 216 pages. The Pine Log Artist Staff, which included alumnus George Robert- son. Class of '81. drew a number of excellent caricatures. Class favorites, an old favorite, were updated with the help of alumnus Steve DePlato. Class of '79. The slide presentation and class competition got everyone in just the right spirit to make this book a huge success. Incidentally. Mr. Alonge is said to be doing fine. Earlier in the year the Class of '82 piled onto the front lawn forming the letters S and M. With his lab coat blowing in the wind. Mr. Alonge could be seen swaying on the roof balancing his camera as well as himself. We would all like to thank him for attempting such a dangerous feat. Rumor has it that it is being con- sidered to be aired on That’s Incredible.” As of this writing, plans are in the works for a musical in May. A picnic is being considered for seniors in order to get a first hand look at the year- book. A banquet for the staff is yet another item on the list. As seen from the year's work, the Pine Log Staff not only put together the best yearbook there ever was but organized many other successful activities as well. To all involved your efforts were greatly appreciated. 28