Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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 Write Better, Work Faster! After a hard day's work at the paper. Jennifer Phillips. Charlene Ortiz, and Yanett Pena take some time to sit back and relax. After undergoing various im- provements, the Indian Ink not only became a better paper, according to staff members, but also a richer learning experience. Adviser Anth- ony Colasurdo stressed the impor- tance of meeting deadlines and taught good journalism techniques that would enable the paper to be written better and processed fas- ter. Students learned how to utilize the basics of journalism in their writing, how to create an interest- ing lead, and how to report on a story accurately. At the same time, they received the pleasure of seeing their names in print. The new hour lunch enabled the staff to meet informally for lunch and conversation and develop a closer relationship among its members. Editor-in-chief Yanett Pena's bimonthly column in the Jersey Journal informs the public of important events that occur at WHS. The Indian Ink also exchanged papers with other schools, sent papers to senior citizen groups and to the Garden State National Bank to promote good public relations in the community. 66 Standing: Adviser Anthony Colasurdo. Charlene Ortiz, Jennifer Phillips. Donna Schmadel. Raul Cadenas. Danny Mastropierro. Joann Stepkovich. Carl Sass. Nancy Witsik, Mary Clavereza. Seated: Rookie Tiwari. Michelle Singer. Maria Sangillo. Not pictured: Paul Terlemezian. Ramrakshah Tiwari. Leah Thomas, Jackie Ouidor. Linda Handel. Clara Rodriquez. Susan Parkhill. Amy Mah. Busy handing out assignments. Editor-in-chief Yanett Pena, discusses different story angles with members of her staff. A curious Ram Tiwari looks on as Danny Mastropierro and Paul Terlemezian test recording equip- ment for future interviews. The staff gathers for its weekly informal meeting.

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 % Indians Rock at Roller Rink On opening day. people of all ages crowd outside the rink anxiously waiting to see what's been hidden within this building for many endless months. Against a multicolored neon backdrop, students skate in a world of pounding music and blinking lights. Taking a break. Chris? Not yet accustomed to her skates. WHS senior Christina Yglesias falls to the floor, taking a friend with her. One of the many WHS students employed by the Roller Rink. Veronica McLaughlin works in the snack bar serving beverages and a wide assortment of munchies. Its lights flash, its speakers blast for an average of three sessions a day. A night time alternative to just plain hangin' out in town, the Weehawken Roller Rink made its presence felt this year. You could find Weehawken students there just about any night of the week engulfed in the new wave, punk, and rock and roll music piped throughout the building. They used their discount card for a dollar off and crowded both the adult and children's rinks, especially on weekends, keeping the skate guards on their wheels. Activities other than skating are also available. There is a pro shop stocked with sweatsuits, skates and other sporting ac- cessories. Providing various snacks, the kitchen quenches both the thirst and hunger of patrons. Pinball machines fill the nooks at opposite ends of the first floor. The upper level houses a large rink for private parties. And who knows-the rink may pave the way for other recreational centers within town limits. 65

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Stoles Become Symbol of Honor NA TIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Front row Amy Colantino. Janice Nafash. Jane Pecha. Charlene Ortiz. Karen Nersesian. Deborah Cabrera. Jeanette Molmaro. Patricia Applegate. Jackie DeMoya. Mercy Delgado. Cathy Haugh. Gina Spinosa. Tricia O uni or. second row. Lillian Eques. Merilee Murphy. Amy Mah. Sharon Kelly. Nancy Witsik. Mary cannon. Diana Garcia. Llara Rodriguez. Ana Herrera. Rriget Giancaspro. Soraya Mendez. Michelle Singer. Dosinda Huerta. Carmela Cifarelli. Michael Paolilloi third row Xiomara Ramos. Silvia Rodriguez. Niessa Diamantis. Diane Behrens. Marianne Pearson. Nowal Hamdan. Kris Hegarty. Marlene Miranda. Jennifer Phillips. Kati Gaulkin. Grace Almoyan. Caroline Medich. Adele Papa, back row James Sabato. Pedro Rivera. Joe Facchini. Gary Cocchio. James Terlizzi. Leo DeCandia. Victor Vangelakos. Steve Leone. Jeff Mahoney. Mike Kiled ian. Richard Karabin. Ramrakshah Tiwari. Julian Rivera. Lilly Liddawi. Yvette Hallerman. Medalina Nimo. Not shown: Chris Ulrich. Maria Sangillo. Denise Trimino. NHS Officers. Karen Nersesian. treasurer Lillian Eques. Advisers Carol Malsh and John Passar president Amy Colantino. secretaryi not shown. Xiomara otti Ramos, vice-president. The stoles you saw on members of the National Honor Society at graduation this year were the result of some hard work on the part of the students involved. They cut and pinned the stoles under the guidance of co-adviser Carol Malsch. The sewing was then done individual- ly. This careful process of cutting, pinning, and sewing took about two weeks. The hardest part came when each of the sixty stoles had to be hand-sewn closed, taking a month's time. The finished products will mark a National Honor Society symbol to be used at induction ceremonies and graduations in the future. Along with the making of the stoles, the society provides many services to the school and community. This year, members also answered letters to Santa written by elementary school children. Admission to the society is dependent on nomination by teachers according to character, leadership and service,• once elected, members must maintain a 10 average. 67