Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple From Weehawken High School. New York City is just a glance down the block, and many times that glance is enough to lead one into the Big Apple. Concerts, plays, stores, museums, are all just a part of the multitude of things a student can find there. Seniors constant- ly took advantage of the city. They attended the College Fair at the Nassau Colisseum, where they even saw the Islanders hockey team practice. English and drama classes could often be found at a Broadway play, like Deathtrap. Evita. and Macbeth, and members of the Zenith and Indian Ink staffs attended the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Conference, at Colum- bia University. On their own time students attended con- certs. shopped in stores along 5th Ave.. or took advantage of the library) others could be found at major events such as the Hostages’ Parade, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade. New York City’s unique trait for capturing an in- dividual’s attention is evident when one reviews just how much time was spent there by students from WHS. DIANA GARCIA. National Honor Society 3.4, Student Council Representative 3.4. Enjoys reading, getting to know the inner self of people, swimming and traveling. Can usually be found with Gwen. Pur a. Leslie. Denise and Ana. YVETTE M. HALLERMAN. Band 3.3, National Honor Society 3.4, Homeroom Representative 3.4. Can usually be found with Hala. Lilly. Dot tie. Berta, and Lily. ANGELA GOMEZ. Can usually be found with Hortensia. Oscar. Irene and Esther. NOWAL HAMD AN. National Honor Society 3.3.4, Homeroom Representative 4. Enjoys traveling, music and sports. Often seen with Daisy. Marisela. Nancy. Angela. Jane. Margie, and Marianne. OSCAR GRAELLS. Spanish Club 3.3. Often found with Iraida. Hortensia. Irene. Angela, and Esther. PAUL HAMILTON. Soccer 3.3.4, Track 3.4, Ski Club 3. Often found with Raul and Jeff. 17

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SHERRY DITURSI Italian Club U, National Honor Society 3.4, Football manager 4. Can be found with Lori. Patty, and Diane. DAISY FERNANDEZ Enjoys traveling, swimming, and can usually be found with Mansela. Ana. and Nowal. JULIO DON A DO Soccer 3.4. Often seen with Raul, and Alberto. STEVE GALLAGHER Ski Club J, Football U.3.4, Basketball I.J.3.4 Can be found with Gary. Pepe. Dave. Tom. and Albie. LILLIAN EGUES. Flagtwirler U.3. Captain 4, National Honor Society 1 Treasurer 3. President 4i Zenith 4, Class Vice-President 3i Homeroom Representative 2, Football Queen 4. Can often be found with Teri and Angie. BERTA GARCIA. Loves to roller skate, go out and have fun. Can always be found with Jessica. Dottie. Yvette. Pura. and Alberto. Pausing in the hall between classes. Pura Cabrera. Gwen Woodring, and Diana Garcia exchange some friendly small talk. 16

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Living In the Real World A presidential election, the swearing in of a new president, the returning of the 52 American hostages, the death of John Lennon, and fashion hitting the scenes with the punk, western, and preppy looks; these were just a few of the events that captured the attention of students this year. We opened the school year up with the 1980 Olympics behind us, an Olympics highlighted by the American hockey team's first place win. and the summer Olympic boycott. A new pre- sident. Ronald Reagan, was elect- ed. and his coming into office brought many mixed feelings among students. Along with the transition of the presidential office. 52 American hostages who had been held in Iran for 444 days returned home. Their coming home helped establish national unity. The music world suffered a great loss with the tragic death of John Lennon. He petitioned for peace, and died a violent death, leaving millions of fans in shock. The movie industry also suffered losses with the deaths of the legendary Mae West and Steve McQueen. In sports the Phillies won the World Series, and the Oakland Raiders won Superbowl XV. 1980-81 provided for students a wide variety of emotional experiences which helped them as individuals to grow. CHAKIES HE SUN. Enjoys playing basketball. Often found with Pat. Glenn. Vito, and George. DARLEEN HIGGINS. Enjoys art. Can often be found with Maureen. IRENE JACOME Can often be found with Hortensia. Angela, and Esther. GEORGE KALLERT KATHY KELLY. National Honor Society 3.4i Color Guard 3.4. Can often be found with Jane. Niessa. and A dele. LORI KELLY. Can often be found with Patty. Sherry. Jo Ann. and Diane. 18