Valley Central High School - Viking Log Yearbook (Montgomery, NY)

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fRightj The addition of rubber wheels to skateboards allows the execution of new stunts. Pot Stacey performs a one-footed tail-wheelie. its skateboarding Continued from p. 32 Interest in the sport has been spurred by band-wagon attitudes and wise media exposure. Perry Ce- falu said, I got into skateboarding after I saw a competition on TV. I started on a real cheap board, then bought a decent one. I've been into it for four years. Shannon Tex Aaron said, It was just something to get into. Itis a more universal sport - something I always wanted to do, more as a sport than as a toy. Shannon's younger brother Derrek just followed the crowd: Everybody else was doin' it - in the streets, on sidewalks - so I decided to buy a board. Pat Stacey began skateboarding about ten years ago when he sat on a big red fire truck and rolled down a hill. Then I bought a board. Skateboarding can bruise the begin- ner, but the devotees stick with it. Why? Perry Cefalu said he just plain likes it.'l Pat Stacey does it more as a 34 STUDENT LIFE hobby, more for fun. George Aufiero said that on skateboards you can express your- self. It's the best sport in the world. Beginning the sport with four friends and picking up ttechniquej from oth- er people, he is now into heavy com- petition. How universal is skateboarding? Well, Tex and Derrek are from Texas, Pat moved up from Puerto Rico, and George is from New York City. Each started skateboarding years ago, ignorant of each other. Each stuck with it. Each does it today. And so do thousands of others, wherever there's a skateboard. Will the Skateboard Match of the Week replace baseball and football on Sunday afternoon, or not? At least five people at VC hope so. 'gst . fAb0vej As long as there's been snow, thereis been snowball fights. Al Stormes looks on while jimmy Stephenson and Wayne Riley wrestle in the snow. fAboveJ Working at the Orange Bowl, Keith Plont's interest in bowling goes beyond the mere sport. Keith keeps the pin-setting machines in operation.

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X X llaeftl Snowmobiles for racing require Constant tuning. To keep his machine in top condition, Billy Christiana cheeks the engine of his Yamaha for possible flaws. flielowl The relationship between guys and cars has existed for generations. jim Pollina spends much of his time under the hood of his car priming the engine. 'we' fAbovej The term team spirit applies to sport fans as well as team members. Ralph Franco, Mike Gerrity, joe Dclessio, Fred Woody show their Spirit at a home basketball game against Minisink. llaeftl Gymnasts need strength and flexibility to perform routines. Maria Cefalu doesn't have to worry about the latter requirement. fBelowj Some simple games still survive. Taking a minute before work studies, Ann Whitney, Patty Earl, and Darcy Cavanaugh pitch pennies in the lobby. .,.qQms.1 Y CAboveJ Skis, boots, poles, and warm clothes are characteristic skiing attire. Kathy Richardson and Laurie Kay Lore are outfitted and ready to go. fLeftl Une of the more difficult instruments to play, the violin, is mastered by Rich Sager, a member of Stardust. STUDENT LIFE 33

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,giswwgw ' tLeftJ The downhill trek is easy because of skis and gravity, but the uphill ride requires mechanical help. Mory Winters and Mike Menedez relax and talk on the way to the top. fBelowl During the summer months, Mount Cathalia is transformed into a motoacross course. An enthusiast of the sport, Bob Horjes, flies over a jump. .t ad ?rwggg,,QgQd1Y': Q V A K .y ttl, X. ax . J ,Q-' ' +3 .,..4l45'isW..,.,.A' fs..-. s 3, o.M 'WTS -e QNX? tLeftJ The universal gym. in existance since 1973, is available to all stutlents. Karl Stoltz strengthens his upper body with the bench press. K 'ogy . .K . , ' .. :SQ Af ' 4 ,Q '-.naw . Ar .1 , -. X' 0 D in Q pq., My 4' . . i lLeftj lust Fun in Orange Plaza attracts kids of all ages, Ken Richardson piles up a score while Kevin Poriser waits his turn. STUDENT LIFE 35