Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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Inside . . . Jose Manso. Steve Gallagher. George Arango (sitting), and Ismael Pabon ( resting ) agree that a break is needed at least once between each class. Every minute counts when you are studying for that big test. Just ask Nancy Perez. Glenda Santiago, Nancy Valderama, Hanna Torres, and Mariela Padolla. The rushing of bodies into school before the 8.29 bell is a common sight for sleepy-eyed students on their way to first period class. Before they become aware of their surround- ings they are somehow transported to homeroom where the meeting of friends instantly gets them into the swing of things. During the remainder of the morning classes, minds are busy capturing all the knowledge there for the taking. By the start of fourth period, a break at lunch is definitely upper- most in a student’s thoughts. Whatever class occupies this specific spot in the schedule for some reason always seems the longest. When that eagerly awaited bell rings, chairs fly as students scamper off to the diverse places offer- Creative juices were put to work when Thomas Hansbury and Orbin Perez decorated their homes away from home.

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Students at WHS are always on the go, whether inside the walls of the builidng hustling to class or outside pursuing any number of a hundred activities. Inside the classroom a unique learning experience is achieved. Students can prepare themselves for college by schedul- ing some of the basic college preparatory courses while at the same time they can explore and improve their skills in the fine, performing, and practical arts. While the wide gamut of subjects offered added to the students’ learning process, WHS students also benefited from the close-knit atmos- phere of a small school. Teachers and students have the opportunity to expand their horizons and to learn from each otheri they come in contact with a symphony of diverse personalities ranging from student government leaders and language dub presidents to sports heroes and artists. Moving their feet to the beat. Cindy Radi (front), and Eileen Cardenas and Danny Minervini (back), make their way to class seconds before the bell. After the helter-skelter pace of the day. Jennifer Sirico, Asimina Pertesis. and Patricia Higgins escape to their lives outside of school.

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. . . and Out Even after hours, students congregate around WHS. Despite the weather, the students keep coming back for more good cooking from Nick's hot dog stand. ing lunch. Most often they can be found in either lunch room, or at Nick’s hot dog stand or at Angelo’s Pizza Parlor, unless of course, they were attending one of the many club meetings held during the new one hour lunch period. Racing against the clock as they make their way through the mob is a constant challenge during the transition from recess back to work. The rowdiness of the students is still present as they reluctantly enter sixth period class. The remaining afternoon classes seem to zip by until the ringing of the final bell announces the dawn of a new dimension in each student’s life, the unique life of each as an individual. Quick hands and concentration are Jesus Lopez' secret in outwitting the Moon Cresta video game. Something is always happening at Angelo's Pizzeria.