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

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tLeftj Beta Tau members debate current issues facing our country. Debbie Lefort contributes to the discussion on foreign affairs. Table chosen over study hall Grads find relaxed environment cafeteria table stood in the lob- by of the school, and around it sat a group of students. The students were the members of Gradus Honoris, the National Honor Society, and the table was the honorary Grad Table. One of the grads' privileges was to not go to study hall. They could, if they Wanted, go to the library tpass- lessj or sit at the Grad Table. Most chose the table. Nick Stagliano chose to sit at the Grad Table to escape the silence of a regular study hall. We have more free- dom at the table. lt's a more relaxed environment. Debbie Lefort said she sat at the table because study hall is boringf' Tina Enright said, I hate study hall and the library is too quiet, so she sat at the Grad Table, too. Apparently the people at the Grad Table are a garrulous lot because sev- eral of them mentioned that they espe- cially enjoyed the conversation, which is curtailed in study halls. Sue Im- briani said, I come to the table to talk and fool around - you can't do that in study halls. Tanya Lown said, The table gives me a chance to get my Work done and to talk. But not everyone at the Grad Table disliked study halls. Shayne Crowley said he sat there because it's right where the heater is, and he was freez'n cold. jeff Haggar tGrad-tutorj said he sat at the table because he was doing Mr. Shafer a favor and keeping half the calculus class from failing. Although most everyone else seemed to have an inkling of why they sat at the Grad Table, Keith Poh- lman did not. ln fact, the question seemed to confuse him, and he said, Because it's the only gum my mom lets me chewf' Keith Pohlman, besides sitting at the Grad Table, spent a great deal of time sitting in front of the TV. tAhovej The members of Bela Tau are: tfrontj john Meade, Nick Stagliano. Dave Hanson, john Carulli, Craig Williams. Matt Damon, Nick Palos, tSecondJ joe Korpics. Randy Diehl, Wayne Riley, Mike Luft, Vicki Fitzpatrick, Debbie LeFort, Lynn Knup, Tracey Kemble. tthirdj Brian Skala. Chuck Chace. Allan Sargeant. Svetlana jabari, Beth Cunningham, Faith Kopaskie, Sue lmbriani, Kathy Daley, Patricia Cater, Karon Kline, Mary Warrener, Brenda Swithers, Carol White, Tina Enright, tbackj john Kunowski, Mr. Edward Hart, jim Fogg. tl.eftj The Grad table provides a place for both study and relaxation. Bill Mains and jeff Haggar play a game of l'mini cards during a free period. CLUBS 79

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fBelowj FHS, SHS, Grad, Beta Tau - many times members of one honor society find themselves as members of others. Dove Hansen, president of Gradus Honoris, takes part in a Beta Tau debate. s t.,. fAbovej Many times, contrasting views turn into a very heated conversation. Nick Polos snarls his point at the opposition as his debate partner Kathy Daley plans her next statement, CBelowj The members of Gradus Honoris are: ffrontj lane Weiss, Debbie Wollenberg, Donna Bobalik, lsecondj Tina Enright, Debbie Lefort, Cathy Wagner, Barbara Bullock, Sue lmbriani, Iulie Basile, Tanya Lown, Gina Gesso, Svetlana Iabari, fbackj Ieff Haggar, Dale Carmody, Valerie Upchurch, Dave Hansen, Iackie Besser, Dave Phillips, Wayne Riley, joe Korpics, Larry Sutter, Scott Williams, Nick Stagliano, Matt Damon, Miss Nellie Brower. 2, ,W tszxxsitfssyzf,,www , I , , ., I A I ., K 2 r V V V A ,. W: , . A , ,,,,, -' f 78 CLUBS

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Learning goes beyond classroom Students sample Iife's culture earning is not, could never be, confined to a classroom and books. Students learn far more standing in the main stream of life than in the halls. The Enrichment Program was de- signed for learning - not through books - but through exposing stu- dents to life's culture. The program included wok-cooking, a lecture on the history of Orange County by Amy Bull Crist, and a Broadway play, The Crucifer of Blood. The play, a Sherlock Holmes mys- tery, won the most applause from the students in the Enrichment Program. Wayne Riley said he liked the play best because I don't often get the chance to go to the city to see one, That's why the program's worth it - because you get to see and hear things you might not get the chance to otherwise. Doree Fisher said, I liked the play best. I really liked the special effects, QAbovej The Enrichment Program includes a variety of activities from lectures to Broadway plays. Speaker Mr. Bob Small discusses solar energy with Mr. Phillip Shafer. especially the lightning scene. Amy Bull Crist's lecture was also popular. Iohn Kunowski said, She was funny. She talked about her an- cestors, and we sort of drew our own pictures of her family tree in our minds wondering how she des- cended from those people. Larry Sutter, who liked the play be- cause it was exciting, suspenseful, and it got my blood up, said, I also liked Amy - she was different. Not everyone puts culture first, however. Even in the Enrichment Pro- gram, Matt Damon put his stomach first. He said, 'AI liked the food. Last time the sausage was good, the eggs were not that good, and the rolls were good. The program is greatly en- hanced by culinary appreciation, and I think it's worth it. I-Iey, anytime they feed me it's worth it! Food is still the common denomina- tor of all cultures. fRightj The members of the Photography Club are: ffrontj Bob Sherman, Bob Kreppin, Cbackj Brandon Ozman, Scott Williams, Tom Hurst, Brent DeGeorge. 80 CLUBS