Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1982 volume:

Zenith 82 Weehawken liigh Schccl Liberty Place Weehawken, New Jersey C7C87 Volume 55 Seed Things Come In Small Packages A Diamond Ring Hershey's Kisses Car Keys Theater Tickets Nips Perfume A Perfect Rose A Love Letter A Baby and ... Inside: . . Weehawken High School Activities Pace 81 Sports Page 99 Ads Page 121 People Page 29 Academics Page 7 5 Closing ... Page 141 Index ... Page 143 Opening ... Page 3 Student Life Page 3 Table of Contents The Package ... Unity. The one word which can best describe our small town, our small school community, is unity. There is a special feeling, a special atmosphere within a place where you can gaze about you at any given time and recognize at least one friendly face. There is a comfort which comes with the knowledge that your classmates have come to understand and appreciate your individuality while welcoming you to join them in sharing the learning experience. The friendships established here are lasting ones, the kind which have a quality that can only result from living in a small town — friendships which develop when people have shared their lives, from childhood joys to adolescent pains, friendships which are bonded by good and bad memories and the knowledge that there are people who will always be there in victory or defeat. TOP: Close friendship, as displayed here by Nora Vitulano. Glenda Santiago, Yadira Rivera, and Tricia Quidor, is typical of WHS ABOVE: Sharing their lunch hour. Trina Karabin. Koren Hamer. Rose Gaccione and Susan Applegate finally return to school. ... a sift of sharing The low student faculty ratio encourages communication between the pupils and the staff and provides an ease which comes with the resulting familiarity. The teachers are more than willing to roll up their sleeves and work side by side with the students and soon they begin to recognize and appreciate the diversity among them. The relationships which sometimes develop between the students and the faculty are based on mutual trust and concern and at times the students and staff will loosely resemble a family. The courses offered are not always available due to a lack of student enrollment (Weehawken has all of 540 students in four grades). However, the quality of teaching and a great diversity in those which are offered more than makes up for the limited number. The school teams may lack substantial size, but we've developed a certain pride in them and the people on them. Although many times we are quick to complain among ourselves, we are even quicker to come to their defense when students from rival schools knock them. After a game, the general feeling is we won or we lost, since almost everyone who supports a team can claim at least a few friends among its members. Of course, there are disadvantages to having a small team. For instance, playing within a conference where opposing schools have a much larger student population, our teams are greatly out- numbered by most squads. Yet the knowledge of this fact substantially sweetens each victory. Size is never a factor where dreams are concerned, and, as in any other high school, students here share dreams of greatness. Weehawken is a small school with giant aspirations, and many of us strive to achieve in all aspects of life. Though we lack size, we won't sell ourselves short I 4 Opening Student Kim Enriquez and Theresa lampmann work hand in hand to further the learning experience Student Life Student Life Divider 5 Ordinary (and Extraordinary) People TOP LEFT: After on hour of lunch, Jose Bacquerizo, George Arango and Frank Ortiz return reluctantly to school. TOP RIGHT: Battling with invading Asteroids. Santos and Francine Fontana take advantage of the new arcade one block from school. ABOVE: Robert Mendez is first in line for hot lunch on a cold day RIGHT: A rare Occasion. Danny Hogan. Mike DeBari and Pepe Manso all look positively spiffy 6 Student Life LEFT: The Liberty lunchroom is always particularly crowOed on rainy and or freezing day CENTER LEFT: Soccer players and football players congregate by the Eldorado Place entrance BELOW: High spirits are evident in the crowded corridors. BOTTOM LEFT: Outside Minner's. a popular student hangout. Jimmy Terlizzi and Anna Szczyradiowski bask in the autumn sun. I I ey, wait for me! Did L-l you do Urchuck's I homework? Oh stop! Spare it! Snob! Don't you say hi anymore? I'm late again-sigh! Practice? In the rain? Did you hear that song ...? School life in Weehawken is a mirror of friends, activities, favorite hangouts, and everyday hall and classroom conversation. What makes the school unique are the numerous activities outside the school halls. Many of the kids work after school, while others hangout, study, or just get involved in sports, squads and clubs. One of the best things about a small school like Weehawken is the fact that it is very friendly. Often you may see students talking, giggling, yelling, hugging, even kissing in the hallways. Students know they can count on each other to talk to. go places with and just pal around with. Students at Weehawken love to have fun, so weekends are the highlight of the week. Monday morning is a different story, however, when 540 bodies sit in comas until Tuesday afternoon. The rest of the week passes rather quickly except for one day- Friday, the longest day of the week. When 2:35 finally arrives both students and faculty rush out en masse to face a new week- end. Student Life 7 We’re In The Money Teenagers are often considered to be lazy and unconscious of where their spending money comes from. Students at Weehawken High School do not fit this stereotype. Our students can be found working for their money in many different places in and around Weehawken. They are counterpersons at fast-food restaurants, clerks at foodstores, packers at factories. Amusement centers, pharmacies, and offices also employ Weehawken High's students. Some even have quite unusual jobs; for example, Carl Sass worked as Santa Claus during the Christmas season and Karen Nersesian and David Mulder work as Computer Operators. Most students go home as soon as the 2:35 bell rings, but Ana Garcia and Mary Oakley work in school as secretaries. Seniors Rich Karabin, Lois Dow, Ann Marie Dorian and Kati Gaulkin all work at the Marriot Service area on the Turnpike. They work as waitresses, cashiers, cooks and utility persons. McDonald's and Burger King are favorite places of employment for students. Seniors Monica Clavareza and Eileen Cardenas work as cashiers. Amtex Ampex Inc. (a Weehawken com- pany) employs more students than any other company in the area. Seniors Lazara Hernandez, Eileen McLaughlin, Rosie Gaccione, and Silvia Hector are a few who work as factory packers. It's a tough job to keep grades up and to be a good employee at the same time. The students who work and go to school often have very little free time to hang out, waste time or be rowdy because they are always on the job. ABOVE RIGHT: Senior Ana Garcia intently punches out a letter in Mr Wisniewski's office. BELOW RIGHT: Mary Oakley gets a kick out of playing post office as she routes faculty mail as port of her office job. 8 Student Life First Injun Fins Esccrts Queen TOP: Homecoming King and Queen Tommy Englese and Tricia Quldor ABOVE: (clockwise from top left): 1st runners-up, Ruma Fernandez and Yadira Rivera. 2nd runners-up. Mike Oebari, (not pictured, Karen Hamer). 4th runners-up. Pepe Mansi and Joan Michkowski; 3rd runners-up. Frank Ortiz and Sylvia Enriquez. ABOVE: Talented Susan Hllferty enjoys the music, dancing in a whole new style. The traditional event of electing a football queen became an unforgettable experience for students this year. The student body not only elected a queen, but also the first football king in our school's history. Now even more than before, students awaited the Thanksgiving festivities eager to find out who the king and queen of '81 would be. The pep rally started things rolling when senior members of all squads were presented with roses and were escorted around the gym by soccer and football players. Finally, at the dance held that night, the king and queen. Tommy Englese and Tricia Quidor, were crowned. The four couples of runners-up were announced by ex- Student Council president Jim Sabato. It turned out that the idea of a king, which originated with the Student Council, was a great success and will probably be continued in the future, Homecoming King and Queen 9 TOP: That's not a vampire checking our her next victim; they're cheerleaders Ronnie McLaughlin and Jackie Quidor on Halloween 1980. RIGHT Bewildered freshmen await homeroom assignments on the first day of school. ABOVE: Drama students Tricia Quidor, Bruni Marrero, Maria Sangillo, Froncine Fontana, and George Santos wait impatiently to view the critically acclaimed “Children of a Lesser God. 10 Student Life Down by the Old Scheel yard Seniors- take a stroll down memory lane, and you'll find yourself either embarrassed or laughing hyster- ically about some of the things we did when we were freshmen. That first day of high school there were so many things new to us. Those bewildered faces when a voice came over the intercom and recited The Pledge of Allegiance ' the anticipation of our first pep rally (which was totally unfamiliar to us), the awkwardness we felt at our first high school dance, all were a part of freshman year. Several things have changed in the past four years; administrators and teachers have come and gone, fads have focused and faded, and we've all grown up-at least a little bit. We've come a long way from the scared freshmen we once were. Morning announcements are something to tune out, pep rallies are ordinary and uneventful, and we take over the dance floor at every dance. Though our high school years have brought us both sad and happy memories, they are just another step on the ladder of success. tOP Bodybuilding may bring pleasurable results, but. like everything worthwhile, it does take an effort, os shown in Frank Pasquale's face. ABOVE: ESL students enjoyed a tour of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty early in the year. Student Life 11 Seniors + Elbow Grease = S With determination on their faces, and armed with hoses and sponges, the seniors took on the task of increasing the money in their treasury. Even though it was hardly a day for washing cars, the class of '82 acquired $184 and a few cases of the sniffles. Many seniors came out and supported the class despite the chilly weather and an expected downpour. The usual water fights took place but the event turned out to be fun — and profitable — for all involved. GET YOUR CAR WASHED! TOP Jenny Phillips and Bruni Marrero drum up some business ABOVE RIGHT: Juggling the roles of director and worker. Mr. Rubin dries a taxi while giving orders. RIGHT: Nancy Witsik puts finishing touches on a convertible ABOVE LEFT Rags in hand. Bruni Marrero and Karen O'Connor soap up an auto. 12 Car Wash TOP LEFT: At the College Foir. held at Wayne Valley High School. Danny Mastropierro and Sergio DeMarco examine college literature, TOP RIGHT Amused. Yadira Rivera, Glenda Santiago, and Varinla Grande listen to a representative as Frank Ortiz turns his attention to another booth. ABOVE: Yadira Rivera. Sylvia Enriquez. Varinia Grande, and Kim Enriquez listen attentively as a court stenographer transcribes their names. Looking for answers to a multitude of questions, confused and inquisi- tive juniors and seniors bounded off for the College Fair on October 15. The trip in itself was quite an experience. Two buses, loaded with students romping, singing and danc- ing, rocketed off for a scenic trip to Wayne Valley High School. Upon arriving, the seriousness of the event overtook all the gaiety. A barrage of questions was asked by the students of each college repre- sentative. The students asked about life on campus, competition, athletics, and procedures for financial assist- ance. Without a doubt, it can be accurately stated that a good majority of students have been well prepared for these future decisions by attending such an informative and valuable event. College Fair 13 Donkeys Dump tielpless Dccnsters RIGHT: Alex Brig struggles with his mount BELOW OUCH! This wos a familiar scene most of the night, as Ixa Infante runs to help Sylvia Enriquez after a fall. BELOW RIGHT: ALLEYOOP! Find- ing it difficult to get on the donkey, Nora Vitulano gladly accepts a boost from Pepe Manso. BOTTOM. OOPSI Teachers also had difficulty. Here. Jill Leone takes another spin “TP any. 'Wacky. Crazy. These were just a few of l_ the words people used to describe donkey basketball. Most of the hoopsters involved spent a great portion of the time pleading with the animals as well as trying to get onto their backs. At the beginning of the contest the teachers and students found it next to impossible to score; by the end of the game, many found it easier. The contest was so tight that it went into overtime, and, much to the chagrin of the students, the teachers emerged victor- ious. Munchies and orange drinks were made available to the fans. Even though some of the participants smelled like donkeys and walked funny after the game, it turned out to be a fun evening for fans and a profitable one for the seniors. t4 Donkey Basketboll TOP On a fast break. Brian Long gets his donkey into gear. ABOVE Attempting the impossible. Richie Jodice tries to ride and shoot simultanously. RIGHT: HELP! Despite being on the opposing team. Principal Peter Olivieri gives Ann Marie Dorian some much needed assistance Donkey Basketball 15 Alumni, Safety Workers Squeeze Past Weehawken girls' basketball team, Weehawken alumni showed they haven't lost their touch. Even though current students had the advantage of practices and time on the court, they were still unable to untrack the skills of past teammates. Outstanding alumni player Lisa Spinosa scored the high of 34 points. Although 1982 students lost, the tight final score of 54-53 expressed their unwillingness to give in to their predecessors easily. TOP: School spirit never dies. Many former students retui to participate in the annual Alumni Game. LEFT: At 5 Sharon Kelly's ability to block shots greatly helped the te defense. ABOVE: Athletic Director Brian Long skillfuSy a Paul Helwig's block to put In another two points for the fac Taking a break from their normal routine of servic- ing Weehawken, police- men, fireman and teach- ers dribbled their way down the court in a ben- efit basketball game. In a close scoring game, the faculty and public safety workers battled back and forth until the final buzzer when the police and fir- emen squeezed out a 56-54 victory. Funds from the game were presented to the Booster Club. Back to face this year's 16 Public Safety Alumni Game TOP LEFT: Anthony D'Angelo's attempt to block Is in vain as John Kelly sinks another for Public Safety. TOP RIGHT: Teacher -athlete Tony Colasurdo hits a jump shot as Public Safety player Jim Dalton tries to defend. LEFT: Billy McLellan. Robert Mitchell and Jimmy Dalton watch as Richie Rovito and Timothy Elsasser execute a graceful maneuver. Public Safety Alumni Games 17 Specks In The Attic . . . Oohs, ahhs and laughter filled the air as the senior class viewed their classmates' Hal- loween get-ups at the November 2 Senior Masquerade. M M's, Purple People Eaters, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, and dozens more came into the music room appropriately decorated with hanging cobwebs, flying bats and orange and black crepe paper. Although every costume had its own unique style, prizes were awarded to the following: Tie for best group: the Super Heroes and the Addams Family; Best Couple: the Indian and Jungle Woman; Tie for best disguise: the Old Man and the Invisible Man; Most original: the Midget; Funniest: the Ballerinas. Also announced that fun- filled night were the results of senior polls. For the hunger stricken masqueraders munchies such as chips, cakes and soda, were available. When camera flashes were replaced by D.J. Phil Revollo's specidl effects, students scrambled to the dance floor and danced the night away. TOP RIGHT: Rubin's Cubes — Nancy Witsik, Amy Mah. and Donna Schmodel TOP LEFT: Unsatisfied with the food provided. Count Ruma Fernandez finds Ms Raul De La Torre tastier for a midnight snack. ABOVE: Missy Michkowski as Miss Piggy and Debbie Holloway as her sweetheart. Kermit the Frog. ABOVE: Playboy bunny Barbara Cosmono and Fire Barbara Miller. 18 Senior Masquer ode TOP LEFT: Winners of the best group — the Addams Family, kneeing: Rose Gaccione. sitting: Sylvia Enriquez and Carl Sass, standing: Danny Mastropierro. Mike Flood. Mike lafelice. Yakehne Pena and Sara Abdekaziz. LEFT CENTER: Marx Brothers Ana Garcia. Brunilda Marrero, and Lazara Hernandez, and Hon Maria Pabon. DEAD CENTER: Punk rockers Jose Bacquerizo and George Arango: and gangster Pablo Santos. ABOVE Winner of most original — the midget Jimmy Terizzi. TOP RIGHT: Purple people eaters — kneeling Patricia Kuhn. Kim McEldowney. Cathy Petrino; standing: Ronnie McLaughlin. Karen Hamer. Eileen Higgins, and Tammy Hughes RIGHT CENTER: winners of best disguise — the Invisible Man. Phil Capasso and the Old Man. Mary Oakley. ABOVE: Winners of Best Group — the Super Heroes come to save the day. Ann Marie Dorian. Nora Vitulano. Lois Dow. Gina Spinosa, and Kathy Peters. Senior Masquerade 19 Jenny Kissed Aie: First All-School Flay TOP LEFT: During a blocking rehearsal. Student Director Julie Barooshian gives Tricia Quidor and Ricky Sanabria a few pointers TOP RIGHT: Frances Bryngil. faculty director ABOVE: Mimi Singer. Virginia Wispe. Jackie Quidor. and Ricky Sanabria look to their director for help during a complicated scene RIGHT: George Santos gave up quite a few lunch hours to memorize lines for his role as Michael. 20 School Play The comedy play, Jenny Kissed Me, about an old-fashioned, eccentric priest and his difficulties in trying to understand teenagers, was per- formed by seniors and underclassmen on April 1 2, and 5. Enthusiasm was an important factor of this successful production. Students rehearsed the blocking and memorizing of lines with a professional attitude and gave up lunch periods and free time after school to perfect the play. Of course, it was sometimes frustrating, especially at the beginning, but the satisfaction of seeing the final staging made the effort well worth it. top RIGHT: Student Director Moira Sullivan demonstrates the proper interpretation of Ricky Sanabria's next line. TOP LEFT: George Santos (Michael) and Ricky Sanabria (Father Moynihan) discuss the possibility of having Jenny come to live at the rectory. ABOVE: Bruni Marrero's role as Mrs. Deazy offered many comedic possiblities. School Play 21 TOP LEFT: They (don't melt in your hands but in your heart, the M M's, Patricia Applegate. Kris Hegarty, Marlene Miranda. Karen Nersesian. and Amy Cokantino TOP RIGHT: The Golden Boys Kati Goulkin and Jenny Phillips. CENTER LEFT Army Recruits Tricia Quidor and Cathy Hough serve their country well. CENTER RIGHT Minn e Mouse Elaine Diaz and Mickey Carolyn Cooper ABOVE RIGHT Clown Clan Eileen McLaughlin, Monica Clavereza. Bridget Giancaspro. and Francine Fontana ABOVE LEFT: Winners of funniest — the Ballerinas Pepe Manso, Tommy Englese. Ray Ortega, and Altxe Schlageter ABOVE Babes in Toyland and Kathy Hofstede and Mary Dominguez; flagt wrier Jose Perez 22 Senior Masquerade ... and Hcwline In The lialls TOP LEFT Japanese Geisha girl Charlene Ortiz CENTER LEFT: Down in the valley lives the Joly Green Giant Sharon Kelly and Little Green Sprout Karen O'Conner ABOVE Biackbeard Tony Colasurdo. TOP RIGHT Clown Richie Jodice. Cowboy Sergio Piccininni. the Prince Spaghetti Boy Leo De Candia. Convicts Rich Karabin and Joe Focchini. CENTER RIGHT Winners of best couple — Indian Milton De La Torre and Jungle Woman Eileen Cardenas ABOVE Spanish Senorita Nancy Valderama. Cowgirl Yadira Rivera. Lady from Spain Glenda Santiago, and Hobo Hannia Senior Masquerade 23 Torres. Popular Packages Chosen with Care Behind the apparant insigniticance of the Senior Polls lies a long held tradition that still has a strong foothold in WeeHawken High. Preliminary sheets were handed out in homeroom, allowing seniors to nominate different classmates for various categories. Final ballots were handed out the votes were tabulated. Winners were announced November 2 at the senior masquerade amongst cheers, applause and laughter from the seniors. TOP LEFT: Did Most for the School—Cart Sass and Sharon Kelly. BOTTOM LEFT: Most Sophisticated- Onofrio Caputo and Sylvia Enriquez. TOP RIGHT: Best Looking—Cosmo Mezzina and Mario Duarte ABOVE: Class Cuties—Patti Kuhn and George Arango 24 Senior Polls TOP: Most Talkative—Barbara Miller, not pictured Woody Borthwick ABOVE: Best Dressed—Nora Vitutano and Jose Bacquerizo. LEFT: Class Flirts—Gina Spinosa and Pepe Manso. CENTER LEFT Most Talented—Amy Mah. not pictured Phil Capasso. BOTTOM LEFT: Most Bashful—Manisha Shah, not pictured Domingo Rivera. BOTTOM RIGHT Class Couple—Karen Nersesian and Danny Hogan. BELOW: Teacher's Pet—Charlene Ortiz, not pictured Danny Mastropierro. RIGHT Most Likely to Succeed. Class Scholars, and Class Bookworms—Petro Rivero, not pictured Ana Herrera. BELOW: Class Clowns—Danny Hogan and Francine Fontana BOTTOM RIGHT Most Athletic- Jeanette Molinaro. Not pictured Tommy Englese BOTTOM LEFT: Class Rebel—Ana Szczyradlowski. not pictured Woody Borth- wick. TOP: Class Dreamers—Lisa Farinola And Ray Ortega. ABOVE: Class Pals—Kris Hegarty and Marlene Miranda TOP: Friendliest—Georg© Arango and Tricia Quidor. ABOVE: Nicest Smile—Maria Duarte and George Arango. TOP. Most School Spirit—Carl Sass and Tricia Quidor. ABOVE Nicest Eyes—Ronnie McLaughlin and Leo DeCandia. Senior Polls 27 Remember ... Chuck and Butch? when Kris. Kcti. and Lois put the pitching machine on 100 mph and almost killed each other? .. when Mr. Terpak said. ‘ Mana, is it beige? .. when Pedro's geometry homework blew out the window? ... when Alicia told Mr. C. he had luscious lips? . . when Kati played solitaire in Algebra? when Kris was typing in the hallway? .. when Mr. Krause danced with the skeleton? ... Tricia and Karen laughing over the loudspeaker? ... when Cosmo threw everybody's pots against the wall in freshman art class? . . when Mrs. Lampmann came to school with two different shoes on? . when Richie J. got suspended for calling Mr Pereny “Bruce ? .. riding the donkeys at the Donkey Basketball Game? . . falling off the donkeys at the Donkey Basketball Game? .. Mr. Schichtel's socks that said “Indians'? .. . 9th grode homeroom 206 and Mr Pasarotti's steel rod? . when 2nd period chemistry all came in late on April Fools' Day and an got detention? .. when 2nd period chemistry showed up for detention and Mr Urchuck said April Fools? ... when Kati gave Mr C. a Sasson pasty? ... when Joe Rea yelled Debbie. I love you into Mrs Gallagher's class? .. when Joe Rea wore a beanie 6th period ond invited everyone to his bar mitzvah? .. when Mr Terpok gave Lois a black eye in softball practice? .. when Debbie and Missy went to the roller rink in their pajamas? .. when we learned the true meaning of “Dance ? ... when Pedro got married ? .. when Mr Urchuk almost fell out the window? .. when the teachers went on strike and we had no school for 2 weeks? ... when Mrs. Pearlman found a mouse in the cooking room? when Lisa got caught “stealing Mrs Gallagher's pencils! when Tammy and Barbara found Barbara's fingernail in the potato knishes in cooking class? when Mr. Olivieri locked the girls in the basement bathroom? ... when Patti. Eileen. Cathy. Jeannette. Yacki, and Sara got water thrown on them while sitting on an old lady's porch during lunch? ... when Pepe. Tommy. Ray. and Albie went to the masquerade as ballerinas and took their tutus off? .. when Kris got a week's detention for writing Mom Hegarty on the envelope? .. when Mr. Rubin chased everyone down the hall? ... when Mr. Schichtel called Sharon Mrs Rubin? .. when Richie J. built Mr Mayer's neighborhood'5 ... when the referees outnumbered the band'5 ...we passed around frog's legs in Geometry! 1 late excuse “I was walking behind the penguin'5 .. Danny H. raced Miss Alexovits down the hall and she won? . . NAM'5 when Mary took Nora's lunch? ... when Mrs. Raynes kicked Amy C. out of class because she didn't like Kris? .. when Ray ran into the pole during football practice? . when Mrs. Malsch almost tel out of the car at the ton booth on the way home from the college bowl? .. . when there was an epidemic of broken bones? ... someone tried to assassinate Mr Krause's fish? ... Carl ran around the gym with an indian outfit? . when Fran broke four toes sliding in softball practice? ... when Dave M. tackled a mailbox? laughing through NHS inductions? when Dr. O. came to the masquerade as Pac-Man? ... Tommy's escapades on the ski trip? when Pedro spelled privilege wrong? .. when Mr Oivieri sent Danny home for wearing sweatponts on Freak-Out Day? ... wiping roach juice on Pat Benatar's face? when a softball got stuck on the backstop and Mr. Terpak threw up 2 bats and they got stuck? ... Karen and Cathy sneaked out of a yearbook meeting to watch football practice? . when Danny threw a penny in the Lincoln Tunnel before a baseball game for good luck, ond they won? .. when Richie J. wore his election day outfit? . when Kris and Kati set off the burglar alarm in one of the classrooms? . . when Kris taped Mrs. Raynes screaming, and played it back to her? ... when Frank melted the funnel tips closed in biology? 28 Remember Whens Pecple People Dividef 29 Success at Last! As the audience roared with glee, the seniors laughed all the way to the bank. The donkey basketball game, held in November, was just one of the many events sponsored by the senior class this year. They also sold Christmas candy and Weehawken Indian buttons, col- lected senior dues, and raised money from the car wash held in September outside City Hall to help add funds to their treasury. The senior prom was held at the Fiesta and the senior trip at Tamiment Lodge in the Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvania. TOP: SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: president Sharon Kelly, treasurer Glenda Santiago Seated secretary Patricia Applegate, vice president Sara Abdelaziz ABOVE LEFT HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES. Standing: Nancy Witsik. Donna Schmadel. Sylvia Enriquez Seated: Amy Mah. Nora Vitulano. Eileen Cardenas. ABOVE RIGHT: Adviser David Rubin 30 Seniors ABOVE. TOP TO BOTTOM SARA ABDELAZIZ. J.V. Cheerleader 11; Vice President 9.10.11.12; N.H.S. 10.11; Student Council 10.11. 12; Tennis 9.10; Softball 10. Homeroom Representative 9.10,11.12; Close friends Yacki. Eileen. Patti. Moraya. Sara. Kim. Cathy and Jay ANTHONY AMANIERA. Often seen with Willy. Manny. Phil. Marc and Timmy. GEORGE ARANGO. Baseball 9.10.11.12. Basketball 9.10 - Captain. 11,12; Often seen with Ruma. Joe. Paco and Raul. BELOW TOP TO BOTTOM: PATRICIA APPLEGATE. N.H.S. 11; Class Secretary 11,12; Zenith 12. Colorguard 12. Close friends: Amy. Cathy and Karen Steady with Vinnie. JOSE BAQUERIZO. Often seen with Ruma. George. Paco and Ralph. MORAYA BARDINA. Close friends: Eileen, Sara. Yacki. Kim and Sara. Football stand-out Mike DeBari keeps up his strength by lifting weights. Seniors 31 The Sound Explosion In the past four years many things have changed, but none so obviously as the trends in music. The once predominant disco fad has been brushed aside by the popular sounds of punk rock and new wave . New groups like the Pretenders and the unique, oil giri bond, the Go Go's, have enriched the rock scene. Although we think of the music today as new wave or punk, it really has its roots in songs written in the fifties. Gongs today are up tempo, contrasting sharply with the laid-back ballads and folk songs of the sixties and early seventies. Music has a way of reflecting the times. While the ballads of the sixties voiced protest and strong emotion, the frenetic rhythms of today's dance music describe the carefree almost hedonistic ways of the eighties. Students show their interest in this music by going to concerts, especially at the Brendan Byrne Arena, 15 minutes away. The Rolling Stones, Pat Benatar, the Moody Blues dnd the Police were just a few of the performers they took advantage of seeing. Rather than blast their radios, people are finding it more enjoyable to flick on their T.V. sets and tune in to MTV-Music Television. Not only do they hear the latest hits but see groups perform them. EDWARD BORTHWICK. Wrestling 9.10. STEVE CAPPITELLI. Baseball 9. ALEX BRIG. Soccer 9,10,11,12; Basketball 9,11. Often seen with Sammy, Danny, Aible and Dave. ONOFRIO CAPUTO. Soccer 10.12 Often seen with Leo, Sergio P. and H.S. PHILIP CAPASSO. Rock ensemble 9,10. Often seen with Manny, Marc and Timmy. EILEEN CARDENAS. Softball 9; Zenith 9. Student Council Rep 10.11,12, Class Rep. 10.11.12. NHS 11; Spanish Club 9,10. Elective Committee 9. Cheerleading 10.11-Capt. Close friends: Cindy. Chessie, Chanttie. Missy Rosie, Debbie. Squid and Nancy. The Sony Walkman and other personal stereo devices are another type of entertainment that seem to cling to students' ears as they bop down corridors and outside on the streets. Styles and fads in music will continue to come and go, but students will always be ready to experiment with new sounds and ideas. 32 Seniors MONICA CLAVAREZA. N.H.S. 10. Spanish Club AMY LISA COLANTINO. 10.11.12; Zenith 12. Color Guard 11.12; Close friends Bridget. Maria. Ida. Tien-Tien, and Bruni. N.H.S. 10.11 -Secretary. 12. Class Treasurer 10.11; Zenith 12. Close friends: Patricia. Cathy and Karen. Steady with Steve BARBARA COSMANO. Close friends Barbara. Evelyn. Chula. Carmen, Wandy. Velma and Alicia. EDWARD P. CRANDALL LEFT EATING AGAIN? Danny Mastropierro takes advantage of what the school cafeteria has to offer MIKE DE BARI. Football 10.11.12-Tri-captain; Wrestling 12. LEO DE CANDIA. Soccer 9.10.11.12-Captain. Wrestling 9. Often seen with Serg. Onofrio and Serg MILTON DE LA TORRE. Soccer 10. Wrestling 10.11.12 Captain; Often seen with Joe. Raul. Ruma. and George Seniors 33 Crains With a Kick Ask any senior who Ana Herrera is, and the reply will be She's the number one student in the graduating class of '82. That alone is a special achievement, but what makes her even more outstanding is that in her spare time, she is studying judo. Ana first became interested in judo while her brother was attending class. From that point on, she worked her way up to a brown belt second class, which took her between 5V2 and 6 years. When you begin to realize you have the potential to seriously hurt someone, you tend to control your temper says Ana, while reflecting on the advantages of judo. Besides self control, she feels that as in most sports, you can stay in shape, and meet all kinds of people from different places. Taking part in classes and competitions hasn't affected her studies, though-she is valedictor- ian of her class. Although judo has not been recognized as an Olympic sport. Ana envisions it will be in the near future. She hopes to be part of the U.S. Women's Team, but, in the meantime, she has applied to Cornell and Rutgers Universities to pursue a career in engineering. RAUL DE LA TORRE Basketball 9.10,11 Soccer 10,11,12, Often seen with Joe. Ruma, Milton, and George. MERCY DELGADO. N.H.S. 10. Close friend: Jackie JACKIE DE MOYA. Colorguard 12. N.H.S 10.11; Library Council 9.10; Close friend: Mercy. LOIS JEAN DOW. ANN MARIE DORIAN. MARY DOMINGUEZ. ELAINE DIAZ. J.V. Cheerleading 9,10- Track 9,10,11,12 - Captain: Close friends Carolyn. Mary and Captain; Softball 9.10,11,12- HomeroomRep 9;Closefriends: Eileen, Co-captain; Close friends Lois, Kati, and Maria Nora Maria. Missy, Kati and Oscar 34 Seniors ANA MARIA DUARTE. Voristy Cheerleading 9,10; Soft- ball 9; N.H.S. 10; Close friends Missy. Lois, Ann and Kati. WALTER ENDERS. Can often be seen with Lin. Fran, Rich and George TOMMY ENGLESE. Baseball 9,10.11,12: Basketball 9,10.11.12; Football 9.10.11,12- Tri-Captain. Looking bored. Evelyn Montalvo allows photographer Ed Jerry to add finishing touches for a perfect senior portrait. SYLVIA DEL CARMEN JUAN ENTENZA. ENRIQUEZ. Cheerleading9;StudentCouncil 9.10.1.12; Class Treasurer 9; N.H.S. 12; Track 9.10; Band 9.10.11.12; Zenith 10.12; Indian Ink 12 JOE FACCHINI. LISA ANN FARINOLA Football 9.10.11.12: Indian Ink Tennis 9.10. Close friends. Kim 9.10.11.12 Often seen with Soraya and Karen Rich. Seniors 35 Taking a much needed break from her duties. Zenith editor Charlene Ortiz can't get yearbook troubles off her mind. BELOW TOP TO BOTTOM RUMALDO FERNANDEZ. Basketball 9.10.11.12. Football 10.11.12 Often seen with Albie. George, and Charlie CHARLIE FREYRE. Basketball 9,10.11.12. Baseball 9.10.11.12. Often seen with Ruma. George, and Pep© ANA GARCIA. Pep Squad 9 Close friends Lachi. Maria, and Bruni ABOVE TOP TO BOTTOM: SAMMY FASCIANO. Wrestling 9. Soccer 9.10.11- capt.. 12 - capt Often seen with Al. Albie. Danny, and Dave FRANCINE FONTANA. Basketball 9. Softball 9,10 Close friends George. Rosie. Linda. Walter. Patti, Karen, and Eils. ROSIE GACCIONE. Colorguard 10,11.12. Stage Crew 9.10,11,12 Close friends Franni. Ka. Eils. Trina. Lynda. George. Triisha, Syl. and Momma Sue. 36 Seniors BELOW TOP TO BOTTOM: BRIDGET GIANCASPRO. NHS 11.12; Zenith 12. Close friends: Monica and Ericka. KAREN HAMER. Colorguard 9, 10.11.12. Close friends: Eileen. Trind. Frank, Rosie, Fran, Linda. Pat, and George CATHY HAUGH. Flagtwirlers 10.11.12; NHS 10.11; Class Representative 9.10. Class President 10.11; Zenith 12 — Assistant Editor. Close friends Mike. Kris. Tricia, Amy. Patricia. Karen, and Marlene ABOVE TOP TO BOTTOM CARLOS GARCIA. Soccer9,10.11-capt. 12. Often seen with Ray and Maria. KATI GAULKIN. Softball 9,10.11.12 — co-capt. Zenith 12. Indian Ink 11.12; Class Representative 10;NHS 10.11.12. Student Council Representaive 11; Ski Club 9. Close friends: Lois. Nora. Ann Marie, and Maria. RUFINO GONZALEZ ‘•Spare It!’ imitation is the sheerest form of flattery and also I the basis of today's fashions and fads It used to I be enough to have someone's name on your jeans' pocket but brandname clothing has gone to an extreme. Designer socks even exist these days, not to mention shoes, sneakers, purses and all sorts of accessories. Besides brand names, new discoveries and some old ones. too. have entered the fashion world with a boom. Miniskirts, leg warmers, pegged pants, and leather garments are just a few of the things people are seen in these days. Along with changing fashions came new sayings “Spare it and “What's the deal? are two of the most popular slang expressions used by students in every day conversation. Other popular sayings are “I hear ya and Maybe. Baby. It's very easy for something like “spare it to catch on. One person says it constantly and soon enough his friends pick it up and .. Another fad that surfaced in 1981 was the Sony walkman and other personal stereo devices, it was a common sight to see students walking through the halls enjoying some music, oblivious to the chaos around them. People also directed their attention to soap operas. Men and teen-agers as well as women got caught up in a few serials this year — the most popular being “General Hospital. Though students were not slaves to fashion or fads, it was always possible to see the latest trends in the hallways and classrooms of WHS. Seniors 37 Retrospect Cnly 20 days into the new year, people all over America tuned in their TV sets to watch the inauguration of our newly-elected president. Ronald Reagan. His election marked two firsts — he was our first movie star president and was also the oldest man (69) elected to the office. This day was a double pleasure, as 30 minutes later, he announced to a nationwide audience that our 52 hostages were on their way home after 444 grueling days as prisoners of Iran. All the excitement turned to fear, however, when 70 days later, on March 30, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Reagan. Reagan, in satisfactory condition when he en- tered the hospital, was released 12 days later. Reagan's press secretary, James Brady, however, was not so lucky. Because of a bullet lodged close to his brain, his chances of survival were slim. Eight months later, though, he was released, just in time to spend Thanksgiving with his family. On April 12, 1981, another giant step for Americans took place. After six years on the ground, the first reusable space craft, Columbia, was launched. After completing 36 orbits, the 80 ton space craft came successfully back to earth. Four months later, astonishing pictures of the planet Saturn came back, which caused a major scientific breakthrough. On May 12, Americans were in for another shock. One of the most disturbing events of the year would take place on that day. There was an attempted assassination of one of the most popular religious figures in the world today. While riding through St. Peter's Square, the Pope was shot by KRIS HEGARTY. Softball 10.11.12 - Co-captain: Flagtwirlers 10,11.12; Zenith 12 - Assistant Editor, Ski Club 9; Homeroom Representative 10,11, N.H.S 11.12; Close friends: Marlene and Cathy. ANA HERRERA. Track 10.11,12; Zenith 12; Indian Ink 12. N H.S. 10.11.12. Close friends Amy. Sharon. Nancy, Mig and Eddie. LAZARA HERNANDEZ. Pep Squad 9; Close friends: Ana. Maria and Bruni. EILEEN HIGGINS. Close friends: Patti, Cathy, Jay. Moraya. Tammy and Paul. DANIEL HOGAN. Baseball 9.10,11,12-Captain; Football 11.12. Zenith 12: Often seen with Karen, Aiex. Dave. Irv. Mike and Sammy. KATHY HOFSTEDE. Bowling 9; Indian Ink 10. Close friends Linda. Fran, George. Rosie. Karen, Eileen. Trina and Mary. DEBRA ANN HOLLOWAY. Cheerleading 10.11.12: Basket- ball 9. Tennis 9.10.11.12-Cap- tain; Close friends Missy. Gina and Lisa 38 Seniors MICHAEL lAFEUCE. ERICKA JUNGMAN. N.H.S- 10.11. Close friends Barbara and Bridget. LINDA JACKSON. Colorguard 11.12; Close friends: Rosie and Fran. RICH KARABIN. N.H.S. 10.11.12; Soccer 9.10,- 11.12. TAMMY HUGHES. Track 9. Close friends: Maria. Eileen. Ama and Ronnie RICHARD JODICE. Track 11; Soccer 9.10,11,12. Basketball 9.10.11.12 TRINA KARABIN. Close friends: Eileen and Karen a Turkish terrorist. Surprisingly, though, the Pope made a remarkable recovery; some called it a miracle.'' TV watchers were the guests at two major weddings this year On July 29, the world's most eligible bachelor. Prince Charles, married Lady Diana Spencer. This was the romantic moment in 1981 — a fairy tale wedding in front of millions, the perfect end to a story book romance The other was the much awaited marriage of the now famous couple of General Hospital. Luke Spencer and Laura Baldwin. Approximately 20 million people watched this outstand- ing event in the third week of November Others who tied the knot in 1981 included: Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach (2nd time), Bruce Jenner and Lynda Thompson, and of course Mork and Mindy. Contrary to this, the divorce rate also soared in '81 One out of every two couples are now doomed to divorce. Some included: Ted Kennedy and wife Joan, Michael and Lynn London (after 18 years). Mary Tyler Moore and Grant Tinker (after 18 years), and Sophia Loren and her husband (after 24 years). Some of our losses this year were Anwar Sadat, assassinated on Oct, 6 during a parade, Bobby Sands, the first Irish hunger strike victim to die after 66 days of starvation. William Holden, Joe Louis, Jim Davis (Jock Ewing), and Natalie Wood. 1981 is now history; we can only hope that in the New Year, people will look back on the tragedies of 1981 and make progressive steps toward world peace and happiness. Seniors 39 The Melcdy Most students wouldn't even dream of going to school on Saturday, but senior Amy Mah does just that. She attends The Juilliard School of the Performing Arts in New York City on Saturdays. Amy has been playing the piano for about 6 years, which, in compar- ison to others who attend Juilliard, is not very long. As a young child, I always found music very soothing and I en- joyed playing my toy piano, so it was natural that I'd really play the piano when I got older, she says. After Amy had been playing for about three years, her teachers asked her to audition for the pre-college division of the Juilliard School. So, with the support of her parents, she tried and she made it. Amy finds life at Juilliard very different from that at WHS She attends classes from 8:30 a m. until 4:00 p.m. Her classes consist of theory, solfege, chorus, chamber chorus, and master Maker class in which everyone takes turns performing. It's obvious that Amy enjoys her “other school very much, but still, it's not perfect. Some kids are too competitive and critical of one another, she says, and Amy also feels the judging to get into the school is unfair because it is based on one 20-minute perfor- mance and nothing else counts. At home, Amy practices be- tween 5 and 7 hours a day and that leaves little time for anyth- ing else. Still she does find time for her other interests, like writing music and poetry, and reading. After high school, Amy plans to major in music and then perhaps teach. When asked if she feels that she's missed out on a normal high school life. Amy replied No. Going to sports events or being a member of a supporting squad is not as important to me as music, and I feel more enriched as a result of my music and where it's taking me. SHARON KELLY. N.H.S. 10,11.12 - Vice-Pres.; Stage Crew 11.12. Home Room Rep. 11; Girls Basket- ball 9,10,11,12 - Captain; Senior Class President Close friends Karen. Ana, and Amy. PATTI KUHN. Softball 9.10,11.12. Flaggies 10; N.H.S. 10,11.12: Girls' Basketball 9. Close friends: Eileen. Cathy, Jeanette. Ronnie, Yacki and Sard. CHRIS LINDE. Close friends Undo, Karen, and Billy. JOSE MANSO. Baskefball 9.10,11,12 - Cap- tain; Baseboll 9.10. Football 10,11.12. Can often be found with Tommy, Richie, Joe, and Albie AMY MAH. Class Pres 9; Home Room Rep 9.10,11.12; Student CouncJ Rep 9.10,11,12: Band 9,10,- 11.12. N.H.S. 10.11,12; Indidn Ink 9,10.11. Close friends: Char- lene, Eddie. Nancy. Donna, Ana, Sharon, Karen. Linda, and Miguel. CARLOS LOPEZ. Soccer 10.11.12; Spanish Club 11,12. Can often be seen with Orlando, Anthony, and Diego HARRY LITCHFIELD. Baseball 10.11.12 Can often be seen with Orlando and Artie. 40 Seniors ARLEEN MARCEL. Close friends: Ericka and Cathy. BRUNI MARRERO. Girts' Tennis 10.11; Pep Squad 9. N.H.S. 11.12-President, Zenith 12. Indian Ink 9. Close friends: Ana and Lachi. DANNY MASTROPIERRO. Soccer 9.10.12; Baseball 9.10.11.12; Basketball 9,10,- 11.12; Zenith 9,10.11.12; Indian Ink 9,10.11.12; Photography club 11.12; Outdoors club 12. Can often be seen with Rob. Joe Baquerizo is fitted for his tuxedo as Pablo Santos waits his turn. EILEEN MCLAUGHLIN. Colorguard 9,10,11.12. Close friends: Mary. Karen. Trina, and Sylvia. VERONICA MCLAUGHLIN. Cheerleading 9.10.11; Ski Club 9.10. Close friends: Pat. Tammy, Eileen, Patricia, and Cathy. MANUEL MENDEZ COSMO MEZZINA An American in London Princess Diana and Prince Charles had an unexpected guest at their wedding — Patricia Kuhn. Though Patricia or Kuhny, as she likes to be called, has done some traveling in the states, this was her first opportunity to visit a foreign country — and she loved it! She had a great view of the royal couple as she joined the thousands of people lining the parade route on the Mall and she called the event exciting and colorful. Her summer in London didn't end there, though. She visited Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court (Henry VIH's mansion), Parliament, and the Tower of London. The dungeons she visited were quite impressive, according to Patricia. They were really creepy, she says, and they showed you how people were tortured. The wax figures of people like Jack the Ripper were very realistic. She also visited Soho, which she says was like New York's 42nd Street, only a block long and picked strawberries in the beautiful English countryside. Patricia is considering living there. The people are very friendly and there are a lot of advantages, she says. College is fun, students graduate at the age of 16 and you can drink at age 14. I tasted lager, a kind of beer. It comes in pints and it's disgusting, very heavy and spicy. She said that things are quite expensive there. Cigarettes, for example, cost $2 a pack, and you have to buy your own matches, but medical and dental assistance are free. She also had the opportunity to visit France for a day, where she tasted real French bread and sampled cheeses and wines. Music, she said, is quite different there than in America. Billy Joel is an American artist who is quite popular, but while disco is dead here, in England it, along with punk rock, is still alive and flourishing. The punkers, she said, are really weird, with dyed hair, and crazier clothes than we wear. Patricia is really looking forward to returning there someday, but right now her time is spent with her fiancfe, Danny Vitale, an electrician. They are planning a May 1983 wedding and, who knows, perhaps Patricia has a nice little place in mind for a honeymoon — and it's only 3,000 miles away. ABOVE TOP TO BOTTOM: JOAN MICHKOWSKI. Cheerleading 9,10,11,12-cap- tain. Close friends: Maria, Nora. Lois and Orlando MARLENE MIRANDA. Colorguard 9.10,11,12-cap- tain: NHS 11,12. Close friends Kris and Steve. EVELYN MONTALVO BELOW TOP TO BOTTOM: DIEGO M. MORENO. Soccer 10,11,12; Boys' Track 11. Can often be seen with Patricia, Odalys, and Domingo BARBARA MILLER JEANETTE MOLINARO. Girls' Basketball 9,10, Softball 9.10,11; Colorguard 9.10,11- co-captain, 12-captain. Close friends Patty. Eileen, and Cathy. 42 Seniors ABOVE TOP TO BOTTOM DAVE MULDER. Football 9,10.11.12; Band 9; Baseball 11 Can often be seen with Albie, Ray. Alex, and Danny. KAREN NERSESIAN. Student Council - Executive and General Committees 9,10.11,12; Vice-President 12. Girls' Track 9,10, Girls' Tennis 11.12; Girls' Basketball Stats 9.10; N.H.S. 10.11,12. Treasurer 11; Zenith 12. Girls' State Alternate 11. Ski Club 9 Close friends: Danny, Amy. Cathy. Charlene. Jenny, and Patricia. KAREN O’CONNOR. Girls' Basketball 9.10.11.12. Close friends Donna. Sharon, Mary, Ana. Glenda. Nancy. Adrienne. JoAnn. Ann Marie. Miguel, and Carl. A pooped Sara Abdelaziz steals a moment during a photo session to rest on Patricia Applegate's lap Seniors 43 Dance Fever Fame! That's what 17 year old senior Jennifer Phillips is after Jenny is a dancer and although she hasn't been dancing very long, she's accomplished a great deal. Having three ballet, two jazz, and two modern classes a week can take a lot out of a person, but Jenny seems to be handling it just fine. She picked New York and New Dance Groups Studios to study at because, she says, That's where the professionals are. Besides dancing, Jenny also takes singing lessons to help make her more desirable to Broadway. Jenny's interest in dance emerged after seeing the musical West Side Story. In no time at all. she signed up for classes and about a year ago started making the idea of becoming a star her goal in life. In school Jenny's the editor-in-chief of the Indian Ink and performs frequently in plays produced by the drama classes. When asked if her plans to be a success didn't work out, Jenny exclaimed, I'll kill myself! , but seriously added that she'd go to college and major in journalism. With her drive and ambition, Jenny doesn't have to worry about going to college. She's well on her way to a chorus line on New York's Great White Way. RAY ORTEGA. Football 9,10.11,12; Baseball 10,11.12. Can often be found with Tommy. Albie. and Pepe. FRANK ORTIZ. Football 9,10.11.12-Tri Capt Can often be found with Franco and Sergio CHARLENE ORTIZ. BHAMINI PAREKH Student Council Representa- YAKELINE PENA five 10.11.12. Sponish Club 9,10, Indion Ink 9.10.11.12. NHS 10.11.12. Girls' Track 10.11.12; Girls' State Delegate 11; Zenith 10.11.12-Editor-in-Chief Close friends; Jenny, Karen. Amy. MARIA PABON. Spanish Club 9.10,12 Close friends: Tien Tien. Ida, Lachi, Ana. Mary, Karen and lindd. FRANCO PASQUALE. Football 10,11.12. Can often be found with Karen 44 Seniors CATHERINE DIANE PETRINO. JV Cheerleading 9; Homeroom Representative 9; Softball 9; Varsity Cheerleading 10. Close friends: Ronnie. Eileen. Jean- ette and Pat. TRICIA QUIDOR. Flagtwirier 10.11.12-Co-capt. Student Council: Treasurer 10. Secretary 11. President 12; NHS 10.11.12; Softball 9.10; Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Rep- resentative 10. Girls' State Delegate 11; Boys' Varsity Bas- ketball Stats 11.12; Home- coming Queen 12; Rutgers Bowl Participant 12. JOSE PEREZ. Bowling 9. Boys' Tennis 9.10,- 11.12-Capt.. Ski Club 9; Spanish Club 9.10-Vice President. Girls' Tennis Manager Can often be found with Luis. Pablo. Alex and Felix JENNIFER PHILLIPS. Indian Ink 9.10.11-Assistant Edi- tor. 12-Editor. Girls' Track 9.10.11. NHS 10.11; Stage crew 9.10. Zenith Caption Captam 12. Close friends: Karen and Charlene. JOE REA. Spanish Club 11-President 12. Boy's Tennis 11.12; Can often be found with Squid. Shank. Ken, Kathy and Ron. Starting off the homecommg pep rally, Carl Sass displays his great Injjn spirit. Seniors 45 PEDRO RIVERO. N.H.S. 11,12; Class Representa- tive 10.11; Photography Club 12; Rutgers Bowl 12; Indian Ink 10 Can often be seen with Dave. Joe, Rich, and Jim. YADIRA RIVERA. Flagtwirler 9.10.11.12 - Captain; First Runner-up Home-Coming Queen. Close friends: Glenda and Maribel. ORLANDO RIVERA MARIBEL RIVERA 46 Seniors ALEX ROMERO. — Baseball 9.10.11.12. The Datina Came GEORGE SANTOS. Boys' Basketball 9; Boys' Tennis 9,10,11.12-Captain Can often be seen with Walt. Fran. Linda. Rosie, Patti. Donna. Nancy. Kathy, and Karen. GLENDA SANTIAGO. Flaggies 12. Senior Class Trea- surer Close friends: Yadira and Maribel. Dating is one of a teenager's favorite activities and Weehawken High definitely doesn't suffer from a lack of relationships. These relationships take many forms, however. Most common is the steady relationship. It's always nice to have a date for Saturday night, to feel that you're needed by someone and to feel secure in the knowledge that somebody really likes you. These were the reasons most people gave for being involved with someone special. Others prefer to just date around. They don't want to be tied down to one person and would much rather “play the field. It also makes getting a PDP (prom-date prospect) a much more exciting and challenging proposition. No matter what the relationship, students have favorite places to go. Because Weehawken is only five minutes from New York through the Lincoln Tunnel, there's never a lack of things to do and places to go. Eating out at nice restaurants, seeing a good movie, or just plain hanging out together also make for interesting dates. The opposite sex is one of the most difficult of the students' “subjects to master, but anyone will tell you it's probably one of the most enjoyable PABLO A. SANTOS. Can often be seen with George and Joe CARL SASS. Zenith 9,10.11,12: Indian Ink 9.10.11.12. Football 9. Photo- graphy Club 10.11.12; Outdoor Club 12-President. Can often be seen with Tony, Miguel. Nancy, and Amy. ALBERT SCHLAGETER. Boys' Basketball 9.10: Football 9.10.11.12. Can often be seen with Tommy. Alex. Dave. Sam- my. Ray, and Pepe DONNA ANN SCHMADEL. Homeroom Rep 9.10: Closs Rep. 9.10.11.12. Girls' Basket- ball 9.10. Girls' Softball 9,10; N.H.S. 10.11. Indian Ink 9.10; Zenith 10. Seniors 47 The Quiz Kids WHS's top five seniors in academic rank had the chance to appear on televi- sion recently. Pedro Rivero, Ana Herrera, Amy Mah, Tricia Quidor and Charlene Ortiz represented Weehaw- ken in The College Bowl , a quiz- program show sponsored by Rutgers University on December 18. The College Bowl picks high schools from New Jersey against each other in random match-ups to answer ques- tions in astronomy, history, science, literature and other subjects. The team arrived at Rutgers Universi- ty's T.V. studio at New Brunswick in a cheerful and competitive mood to face Hanover Park Regional, a school almost three times the size of Weehawken. Weehawken took an early lead, but though the Indians had prepared intensively in geography, chemistry and biology, luck wasn't a lady that day and the questions did not fall the way the contestants would have liked Carol Malsch, the students' adviser for the program said that although the Indians lost the game, the players gained a sense of pride in representing their school today. The players, too, all agreed on one thing. As Charlene Ortiz said, We lost, but we had a good time. MANISHA SHAH. Close friends Bhamini and nj, MARC STONEHOUSE AIDA NANA SINDO. Girls' Tennis 9,10,11.12. Close friends: Tien and Maria. ANNA SZCZYRADLOWSKI. Girls' Baskefball 9.10.11; Softball 10 Close friend: Ronnie GINA SPINOSA. Band 9.10; Girls' Basketball 9: Cheerleading 10.11,12; Girls' Tennis 9,10.11.12-Captain; N.H.S 11. Close friends: Debbie and Missy. JIM TERLIZZI. Band 9. Wrestling 9.10; Soccer 9.10; N.H.S. 10.11.12. 48 Seniors MIGUEL TORRELLAS. Indian Ink 12. Spanish 10. Can often be seen with Anthony and Carl HANNIA TORRES. Girls' Basketball 10.11.12. Close friends Jackie. Judith, and Denise. NANCY VALDERRAMA. Close friends: Eileen and Teresa LEFT: Displaying the closeness of people at WHS. Tien-Tien Yu. Ida Sindo, and Maria Pabon share their experiences of the day. NORA VITULANO. Indian Ink 9; JV Cheerleading 9.10-Captain, Home Room Rep 12. Girls' Track 9.10,11.12-Captain Close friends. Lois. Ann Marie. Kati. and Missy NANCY WITSIK. Zenith 9.10.11. Indidn Ink 9,10.11. Girls' Basketball 9. N.H.S. 10.11. Math League 12. Home Room Rep 9.10.11.12; Student Council Rep. 9.10. Stage Crew 9,10.11.12. Close friends: Donna, Amy. Sharon. Karen. Miguel, and Ana. TIENTIEN YU. Volleyball 10. Library Club 11; Ski Club 11. Close friends: Maria and Ida. Seniors 49 9 Sharon Keiy • At of «nd of ®cond marking penod 50 Top Ten Senior Directory Sara Abdelaziz Lisa Farinola 500 Hudson Ave. 435 Gregory Ave. Manuel Alba Sammy Fasciano 15 48th St. 201 Shippen St. Anthony Amaniera Rumaldo Fernandez 84 Columbia Terr. 49 47th Street Patricia Applegate Michael Flood 11 51st Street 213 High wood Ave. George Arango Francine Fontana 10 48th Street 73 Hauxhurst Ave. Jose Baquerizo Charles Freyre 12 50th Street 50 46th Street Moraya Bardinas Rosejulia Gaccione 35-39 51st Street 2-4 Potter Ploce Edward Borthwick Ana Garcia 127 Shippen St. 16 48th St. Alex Brig Carlos Garcia 117 Hackensack Plk. Rd. 3410 Park Ave. Philip Capasso Kati Gaulkin 789 Boulevard East 14 Eldorado Place Stephen Cappitelli Bridget Giancaspro 159 Nesbit Street 91 Clifton Terr. Onofrio Caputo Rufino Gonzalez 9 50th Street 13 50th Street Eileen Cardenas Karen Hamer 95 Clifton Terr 160 Nesbit St. Monica Clavareza Cathy Haugh 4914 Park Ave. 160 Edgar Street Amy Colantino Kris Hegarty 11 51st Street 600 Gregory Ave. Barbara Cosmano Lazara Hernandez 54 47th Street 4706 Park Ave. Edward Crandall Ana Herrera 60 46th Street 10 Ridgeley PI. Michael DeBari Eileen Higgins 219 Shippen St. 23 West 19th St. Leo DeCandia Kathleen Hofstede 53 Potter Place 5 Ridgeley Place Milton DelaTorre 4526 Park Ave. Daniel Hogan 574 Gregory Ave. Raul DeLaTorre Debra Holloway 4526 Park Ave. 125 Dodd Street Mercy DelGado 163 Nesbit Street Tammy Hughes 17 51st Street Jacqueline DeMoya Michael lafelice 85 Liberty Place 208 Dodd Street Elaine Diaz Linda Jackson 829 Boulevard East 4110 Park Ave. Mary Dominguez Richard Jodice 3208 Pleasant Ave. 209 Maple Street Ann Marie Dorian 26 Duer Place Lois Jean Dow Ericka Jungman 201 Jane Street 81 Sterling Ave. Maria Duarte 3344 Park Ave. Catherine Karabin 3604 Park Ave. Richard Karabin 29 Duer Place Walter Enders 99 Liberty Place Sharon KeHy 587 Gregory Ave. Thomas Englese Patricia Kuhn 86 High wood Terr. 2 West 19th St. Sylvia Enriquez Christine Linde 40 Columbia Terr. 5 Ridgeley Place Juan Entenza Harry Litchfield 46 Fulton Street 49 47th Street Joseph Facchini Carlos Lopez 37 Duer Place 3200 Pleasant Ave. Amy Mah Catherine Petrino 55 47th Street 123 Oak Street Timothy Maloney Jennifer Philips 95 High wood Terr. 3 Cooper Place Jose Manso Sergio Piccininni 17 50th Street 25 Clifton Terr. Arieen Marcel Tricia Quidor 520 Hudson Ave. 160 Edgar Street Brunilda Marrero Joseph Rea 57 Hudson Place 27 Fulton Street Daniel Mastropierro Antonia Rendine 73 Clifton Terrace 8 Cooper Place Kim McEldowney Carlos Reyes 127 Oak Street 4508 Park Ave. Eileen McLaughlin Domingo Rivera 3338 Park Ave. 95 High wood Terr. Veronica McLaughlin Maribel Rivera 3604 Park Ave. 3412 Park Ave Manuel Mendez Orlando Rivera 46 49th Street 95 High wood Terr. Cosmo Mezzina Yadira Rivera 104 Oak Street 120 Parkview Ave. Joan Michkowski Pedro Rivero 3400 Park Ave. 3414 Park Ave. Barbara Miller Alex Romero 295 Park Ave. 3338 Park Ave. Danny Minervini Carolyn Ruiz 41 West 19th St. 80 Clifton Terr. Marlene Miranda Glenda Santiago 206 Highpoint Ave. 101 Oak Street Jeanette Molinaro George Santos 32 49th Street 99 Liberty Place Evelyn Montalvo Pablo Santos 32 50th Street 12 48th Street Diego Moreno Carl Sass 4620 Park Ave 11 51st Street David Mulder Albert Schlageter 3602 Park Ave. 3416 Park Ave. Karen Nersesian Donna Schmadel 15 Cooper Place 44 47th Street Mary Oakley Manisha Shah 5 Cooper Place 75 Liberty Place Karen O'Connor Ida Sindo 2500 Palisade Ave. 30 48th Street Linda O'Connor Gina Spinosa 2500 Palisade Ave. 222 Jane Street Alexandro Ortega Marc Stonehouse 189 Hackensack Plk. Rd. 29 Cooper Place Raimundo Ortega Anna Szczyradlowski 3412 Park Ave. 35 West 19th St. Charlene Ortiz James Terlizzi 845 Boulevard East 10 Fulton St. Francisco Ortiz Miguel Torrellas 52 Hudson Place 899 Boulevard East Maria Pabon Hannia Torres 30 48th Street 49-47th Street Bhamini Parekh 23 51st Street Nancy Valderrama 221 Shippen Street Nora Vitulano Franco Pasquale 961 Boulevard East 404 Gregory Ave. Yakeline Pena 6 Oak Street Nancy Witsik . 56 Chestnut St. Tien Tien Yu Jose Perez 18 48th Street 49-47th Street Kathleen Peters 596 Gregory Ave. Senior Directory 51 Ready to Face New Challenges The energetic and lively juniors have made a great effort to raise funds for their upcoming school year. They sold candy at Easter time and also planned an amazing form of entertainment which drew many people — The Magic Show. With this much in their favor, the junior class is ready to face the challenges of 1983. TOP LEFT: HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES. Standing: Frank Detrizio. Merilee Murphy. Iraklis Bourinaris Seated Dosinda Huerta. Carmen Torres. Michelle Singer. TOP RIGHT: Adviser Craig Berteele ABOVE: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Standing: secretary Maria Sangillo. treasurer Lisa Rea Seated: vice president Leah Thomas, president Linda Handel 52 Juniors Lucy Acemyan Robert Acosta Mabel Alvarez Alexis Antonetti Jacqueline Arellano Lee Ann Behrens Iraklis Bourinaris Debbie Cardenas Yvette Casanova Carmela Clfarelli Sergio DeMarco Frank DeTrlzIo Ricardo Diaz Molly Ann Dunkin The theory test is just one road block Carmela Ctfarel must surpass before getting her driver's license Clara Duran Kim Enriquez John Forster Aldo Gomez Janet Gonzalez Varinia Grande David Grimes Shirley Hallerman Suzanne Hamer Linda Handel Thomas Hansberry Rosa Hernandez Pamela Heslin Dosinda Huerta Juniors 53 Steve Irving Karen Koprowski William Krieger Leonora LaMontia Clara Lopez Rosie Lopez Donna Macina Terrence Maloney Elise Malsch Kelly McBreen Michael McGowan Soraya Mendez Michael MIBan Christopher Miller Joseph Miller Marla Montes de Oca Glenn Moore Merilee Murphy Donna Pace Jose Paez Peter Poldino Ron Palladino Michael Paolillo Mariela Perdoma Milagros Perez Patricia Periaza Jose Sosa Hector Santis ■ TOP Debbie Cardenas. Donna O'DonneB. Mike McGowan. Theresa DiRenzo ond Rosie Lopez take a scooter football ‘team shot.' ABOVE: Cheerleading isn't Michelle Singer's and Jackie Quidor's only talent: they also participated in many of the school plays. 64 Juniors Kenny Peters Rose Petruzella Doreen Phillips Elena Pinto Maggie Porto Jackie Quidor Lisa Rea Silvia Rodriquez Henry Roman Velma Rosado Michele Rosenberg Artie Ruiz Cynthia Sainato Robert Santana Michelle Singer Louis Slrio Jo Ann Stepkovlch Leah Thomas Brian Throgmorton James Tierney Carmen Torres Theresa Valderrama Beth Valentino Daniel Vazquez Maribel Vega Elizabeth Veras Todd Wilkins Jacinto Quinones FUTURE CARPENTER? Steve Irving demonstrates the art of concentration while sanding down a rough piece of wood Juniors 55 On the Oicht Track Among their many fundrais- ing activities, the sophs initiated a bright new idea — showing movies such as Mary Poppins for elementary school children. The admission fee for children from Roosevelt. Wilson and Webster schools was one dollar. The program was a great success and the class of '84 is indeed on the right track towards having a financially successful senior year. TOP LEFT: Adviser Catherine Campen. TOP RIGHT: HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES Standing Brian Nafash, Pedro Herrera. Odalys Sardinas. Maria Gomez, and Anna Yglesias Seated Lourdes Gonzalez. Monica Rivera. Carmen Martinez ABOVE SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Standing vice president Claire Murolo and secretary Susan Applegate. Seated president Hilda Liddawi and treasurer Pat Bradley 56 Sophomores ABOVE: Pat Bradley, a sophomore gun twirler. follows through on a circle routine during halftime. ABOVE: Unable to ignore the photographer, Hilda Liddawi alters her focus of attention long enough to smile for the camera. Carlos Alvarez Susan Applegate Barbara Bayona Holly Behrens Patricia Bradley Mary Clavareza Thomas Colantino Resty Cordova Hector Cruz Janet Cruz Tina De Cesare Annamarie Del Vescovo Rosa De Pinto Alina Diaz lleana Diaz Robert Esposito Clarissa Fernandez Louis Fernandez Stacey Fiedler Malgia Garrido Maria Gomez Jose Grande Donna Marie Handel Mary Healy Celeste Holloway Roberto Igleseas Rolando Igleseas Maureen Irving Juan Jiminez Adrienne Kalebota Sophomores 57 Fran© Kalebota Hilda Liddawi Peter Litchfield Carmen Martinez Patrick McAneny Lynn McCollum John McKenna James McLaughlin Ema Millan David Moylan Lynn Munoz Raquel Munoz Claire Muroto Brian Nafash ABOVE: Sharing her research with her English H class. Susan ABOVE: Sophomore quarterback Jimmy Walsh intently Applegate confidently presents her oral report on listens to the words of Coach Terpak Alexander Graham Bell Raymond Nafash Janice Nersesian Oscar Oses Steven Palmeri Henna Porekh Alberto Paz William Pena Mario Perez Marisol Perez Agnes Piccininni Cindy Racli Juan Ramos 58 Sophomores Monica Rivero Francisco Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez Judith Rodriguez Lourdes Rodriguez Mauricio Rodriguez Norma Rodriguez Patria Rodriguez James Ronchi Irma Ruiz Hendrick Sanabria Joseph Sangillo Odalys Sardinas Jennie Sirico ABOVE: On their way to class after a hour lunch. Pat Bradley. Pat Higgins. Jennie Sirico. and Mina Pertesis pause for some last minute chit-chat. f A I. IT ( $ AJLP Mark Soimes lleana Speer Jeffrey Stein Lorrie Stockfish 1 Moira Sullivan Michelle Tabat Rookmirvie Tiwari n A a $ Maria Villacis James Walsh Nicole Wiltsie Virginia Wispe William Witsik Anna Yglesas Julio Zurito Sophomores 59 iff tc a Seed Start The freshman class of '85 eagerly adjust- ed to the new system in high school. The class had the benefit of two advisers this year. Kathe Schloman took over the duties the first part of the year, since Patricia Hannan was on sabbatical leave. Though plans for fundraising at the time of publication were indefin- ite, the class is optimistic that through various sales and events, they will be able to have a successful senior year. IHHi Advisers Patricia Hannan (top) and Kathe TOP: FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: president Yolanda Santos, vice-president Ruben Alonso. Schloman. secretary Carmen Giron, treasurer Emanuel Guerrero. ABOVE: FRESHMAN HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES: Grace Mancini, Nydia Videl. WaSd Sidoni, Angela Racanati. Ruber Alonso. Bernie Dorsey. Emanuel Guerrero. 60 Freshmen Noel Acevedo Ruben Alonso Beotriz Barraza Jesus Barrio Steven Bemke Victor Benlice Pauline Bice Joseph Brancaccio Cain Cabrera Elaine Cabrera John Calabrese Eduardo Cao Idanka Carvajal Angel Chico Susan Coslo Lisa Cross Jackie Cruz Ann Marie DeBari Richard DeCosmis Denise DeRoy Vilma Dominguez Bernard Dorsey Andrew Dudek Myra DuMavin Joseph Ehret Renee Enders Carmen Fernandez Amari Fernandez Hernando Fernandez Leo Fernandez Arlene Franqui James Graham TOP: Myra Duilavin can't keep the smile off her face as she inspects what she cooked up BOTTOM An excited Inez Suarez looks forward to her first pep rally as a WHS cheerleader Freshmen 61 Kathy Grant Emanuel Guerrera Enid Gutierrez Leo Gutierrez Kevin Haugh John Heffernan Kim Heffernan Aurelia Huerta Zafar Khan Kathleen Krieger Chris Langford Beatriz Lopez Grace Mancini Mildred Martinez Patricia Martinez Matthew McLaughlin Working attentively, Ann Marie DeBari and Elizabeth JoAnn Miller make hamburgers in cooking Morales riass Freddy Moreno Frank Pace Fatima Pacheco Antonio Pantoja Irene Pertesis Elva Polanco Alberto Porto David Quintana Leticia Quintero Angela Roc anati 62 Freshmen Ana Lourdes Ramos Christopher Rea Iris Rivera Maria Rios Awiida Rivera Carmen Rivero Margarita Robies Raiseth Rodriguez Frank Rosario Yolanda Santos Rehan Sariminasian John Scrivanich Debra Singer Margarita Sola Inez Suarez LEFT: James Graham thor- oughly enjoys himself while adding the finishing touches to his art project BELOW Showing off. John Calabrese goes for the long pass during a friendly game of scooter football. Sherri Tabat Nason Jose Veras Graciela Vicuna Nydia Vidal Jill Xhemali Joyce Younger Zoila Zapata Freshmen 63 Board of Education and Staff TOP. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Standing-Board Secretary and Business Administrator Michael A. Tullo, Louis Ferullo, Ralph Auriemma, Patrick D'Achille, Joseph Atallo, and Frederick Lorenz. Seated-Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Onorevole, James Dette. President Francis Pizzuta. and Vice-President Jeffrey Principe. Not Pictured-Michael Olveson. LEFT: Computer Operator Robert Partyka. CENTER: Anna Marie lacono. RIGHT: Diane Botti. Not pictured: Edith C. Bonsee 64 Board of Education Superintendent and Staff My dear Graduates: At times it has been brought to my attention that each generation of students is less disciplined and achieving less than the previous one. However, with the passing of time, I find that all our students continue to move up the educational ladder, assume responsible positions and contribute to our society. To reinforce this perception, I was heartened by a letter which I shall share with you. I am a graduating senior. Recently I sat down and took a really long look at the last four years of my life. I learned that high school is a very important stepping stone. It is important both socially and educationally because without it we could never learn to live with rules or with others. We would not have enough self-discipline to attain the goals we set for ourselves or the education to ever set them. I have written this letter because I do not feel you, your administrators and teachers receive the thanks you deserve. You all have difficult jobs. Discipline is about as popular as broccoli among young people and it must be frustrating to always be the bad guy. I can see where it would be very easy for you to become bitter against our generation because the students you deal with are the difficult ones. We are not all like that. On the whole we are stronger, more aware of our surroundings and wiser for our age than those before us. We have the stamina to pick ourselves up when we stumble and fall. Thanks to you and your staff. I trust you all may be able to share the above thought, but more importantly, I trust you have received an education that will assist you to continue on your life journey with enthusiasm, strength and wisdom. Sincerely. Richard E. Onorevole Superintendent and Staff 65 fielding the Package Together A look inside the high school's educational package, shows an im- proved and revitalized future. With the addition of two new computers to the computer programming department, work for students and teachers alike has been made easier. Besides the addition of new equipment, many other changes were made through- out the building. Locker ren- ovations, freshly painted rooms, and the sandblasting of entrances contributed to make the learning environ- ment a more pleasant one. Student behavior this year has been excellent, said principal Peter Olivieri. There has been a minimal amount of cutting and tardiness. The administration is happy with the performance and cooper- ation the students have dis- played. TOP LEFT Principal Peter J, Olivieri TOP RIGHT Assistant Principal Joseph Wisniewski. ABOVE: Amused by the costumes at the Senior Masquerade. Mr Olivieri and Mr Wisniewski can't help but flash a smile Teachers Are People, Tcc It is common belief among the student population that once the final bell rings, most of the faculty members go home, make up the following day's assignments, check homework papers, and generally consume their time with strictly school activities. Well, most of the students will be shocked to know that a study of the activities of the teaching staff has shown this belief to be based on a myth. In researching the faculty, we found one common denominator among most teachers: they love to travel, although not always in the most conventional sense. Tim Elsasser, the industrial arts teacher, can attest to that. Since high school he had dreamed of one day visiting New Zealand. Recently, he was able to realize this dream when he embarked on a fascinating journey to a place which he found so captivating that he hopes to return someday on a permanent basis. While we are on the subject of fascinating journeys let's not forget that sometimes the chosen method of travel is as exciting as the locale itself For example, Susan Turok, the Spanish teacher, is in command of six different languages which she employs while on numerous journeys throughout Europe. For instance, during the summer of 1981 she explored various restaurants during a stay in France. This may sound like dn average vacation but there was nothing ordinary about her return voyage. You see, she sailed home on the QE2, the British ocean linerl Some of our teachers find that excitement can be found without going abroad. In fact, a fair amount of the faculty members avidly participate in outdoor activities. One such member is George Polazzi, the art instructor, who engages in the rugged sport of hunting, both with bow and arrow and with firearms, and in fishing and gardening The music teacher, John McNamara, practices survival techniques and enjoys engaging in traveling and camping. John Passarotti, the physics teacher, enjoys bicycle riding and camping along with numerous hobbies which include carpentry, craftwork, and building wooden ship models. Tom Urchuk, who teaches chemistry, actively participates in skiing and sailing during his spare time. Still other staff members find pleasure within their own homes, although they also travel if the occasion allows. Needlepoint, sewing, and antiquing are all indoor activities enjoyed by Carol Malsch, an English instructor. One member of the teaching staff, Tony Colasurdo, a mass media and English teacher, seems to bridge a generation gap between students and teachers by participating in an activity which students can relate to. During the last several years, he has been an active member of the rock band. Park Avenue, singing and playing guitar. He is living proof that no matter how far apart their worlds seem to be, students and teachers have more in common than just classrooms and courses. Faculty Feature 67 Unity in Diversity Mary Alexovits. American History; Claire Nelson, Amer- ican and Latin American History; Neil Reardon, History; Salvadore Conigliaro, Urban Studies, World History. Allen Schichtel. English, Ad- vanced Drama; Carol Malsch, English; Frances Bryngil, English C.P., Drama; Anthony Colasurdo, Mass Media. English, Reading. Man and his creativity is the main concern of the humanities depart- ment. To have a perspective of human culture demands knowledge of many varied subjects. The faculty of this department strives to illustrate how each subject is supportive of each other, yet indepen- dent. In order to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills, Richard Terpak uses worksheets and controlled readers with his students 68 Faculty Richard Terpak. English C.P., Comp. Reading; Terence Egan, English; George Polaz- zi, Art, Arts and Crafts; John NcNamara. Music. Kathe Schlomann, Librarian; Brian Long, Athletic Director, Physical Education; Trudy Dietch, Physical Education; Peter Kull. Health, Physical Education. Carol Malsch cheerfully discusses the historical significance of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Faculty 69 TOP ROW: Theresa Shelley, Spanish; Julia Buda, Spanish, Spanish for Spanish Speaking, Comp, Ed. Math, Comp. Ed. Reading; SECOND ROW: Mary Wilson, English and French. Tina Lancellotti, Italian, THIRD ROW: Susan Turok, ESL, Bilingual; Gloria Hurley, Guidance; BOTTOM ROW: Raymond Yasson, Guidance; Patricia Hannan, Guidance. 70 Faculty TOP ROW: Carnig Nersesian, Computer Programming. Algebra, Advanced Math; Craig Berteele, Computer Programming, General Math, Algebra II, Comp. Ed. Math; SECOND ROW: Catherine Campen, Math. Algebra. Geometry; David Rubin, Geometry, Algebra. THIRD ROW: Sheldon Mayer, Commercial Law. Economics. JBT: Carol Gallagher, Secretarial Studies; BOTTOM ROW: Perry DelPurgatorio, Bookkeeping, Business Math; Anne Alaimo, Clerical Practice. JBT, Typing I, Advanced Typing. Searching for the right word. Sheldon Mayer explains proprietorship to his bookkeeping classes Where Do We Gc from Here? Our bridge between the present and future is provided by three conscientious and sincere- ly interested guidance counselors. All students with or without definite ideas of their lives before them can count on these individuals to help. The guidance department provides the direction and resources needed to make a realistic and satisfying decision. The careers department provides instruction in secretarial skills, math, business skills, and computer programming. Instructors attempt to help students plot their future courses by providing excellent training and hands-on experience in various related fields as well. Faculty 71 Mind Cver Matter Demonstrating how volume is measured. Thomas Urchuk lowers a weight into a breaker of water Talent and experience help the science teachers to share their knowledge through experiments and filmstrips. They are constantly updating materials to keep pace with the rapidly changing scientific world. The home economics department researches job opportunities in business, community services and education to help students gain a greater understanding of career possibilities. In the drafting and shop departments, students credte their own projects, including building a miniature model home. TOP ROW: Thomas Urchuk, Chemistry, Comp. Ed. Reading. Michael Krause, Biology. SECOND ROW: John Passarotti, Algebra, Earth Science, Photography, Physics, Chemistry Lab; Thomas Russo. Biology, Earth Science, Comp. Ed. Reading. THIRD ROW: Ferdinand Improta, General Science, Comp. Ed. Math, Evelyn O'Neill, Nurse. BOTTOM ROW: Tim Elsasser, Shop, Drafting; Terry Lampmann. Home Economics. 72 Faculty Carbon Copy Ansels TOP: Mrs. Dolores Dahl. ABOVE: Miss Frances Ruppert. TOP: Mrs. Eileen Valentino. LEFT: Mrs. Madeline Wolf. Most students agree that Weehawken High School can't be run without its secretaries. The secretaries handle a vast scope of jobs ranging from answering telephones to taking flak from teachers and students alike. Nerves of steel are needed to put up with some of the confusion that goes on in the offices. The secretaries are a vital part of the behind-the-scenes machinery of WHS and without them things couldn't possibly run as smoothly as they do. Secretaries 73 Nc Fuss, Nc Muss, Nc Ecther Among all the thousands of jobs in this world, a couple of dedicated people hold posi- tions to which the world gives no credit. They get no glory or respect; instead, they put in a hard day's work trying to keep ahead of the student body. Day after day you find our dedicated custodians walking around the halls sweeping up garbage carelessly dropped by students on their way to class or performing hundreds of other jobs that keep the school running smoothly. Another unsung job is that of the lunch ladies. They spend lunch hour after lunch hour endlessly passing out meals to students hungrily yelling out their orders. Gordon, Gordon fills the air in demanding tones, as another hungry mouth is filled by an unap- preciated helping hand. ABOVE LEFT: Head custodian Har Auletto. TOP: Ray Meyer, Marty Roti. MIDDLE: Edward Zitzman, Ernest Matero. ABOVE: Helen Businelli, Sara Lockhardt, and Julia Irwin. Not pictured: Anne Valenti. RIGHT: Angela Bonito. Not pictured: Ruth Gracin. Academics Academic Divider 75 Steps In The Eight Direction TOP: Patria Ridriguez cuts a pattern for a skirt in sewing class. ABOVE: Maria Munoz learns the fine art of braiding in vocational school. RIGHT Dental assistant-trainee JoAnn Stepkovich finds a class she can really sink her teeth into. 76 Academics Usually, students who attend a small school are at a disadvantage. Course offerings are limited and programs cut. Considering the size of the school, however, students here have an exceptional amount of courses in quite a variety of areas from which to choose. The major breakdown of these areas are College Prep. Secretarial Business, and General. Also, those desiring vocational training may attend the Hudson County Area Vocational School. Foods, sewing, arts and crafts, and industrial arts are just a few of the courses being taken by students in the General area. Students in new home economics teacher Theresa Lampmann's classes are doing things they've never done before. They cooked Thanksgiving turkeys and baked pumpkin pies and Christmas Cookies as part of their training. Sewing students learned to make entire ward- robes for themselves. Under the direction of George Polazzi, the art students learned the value of line and shade, and crafts students worked with all types of media, such as paper, metal, wood, and plaster to make imaginative creations of their own. Those people with building in mind were usually found with instructor Tim Elsasser in the shop room, making everything from bars to guitars. Many students chose to take more specialized courses, like cosmetology, hairdressing, electronics, and medical or dental assistance. They had the opportun- ity to do so at the vocational school. TOP: Timmy Maloney and Orlando Rivera try their hand at abstract drawing. ABOVE: On the shop room's lathe. John Dunkin smoothes a piece of wood for a project. Academics 77 Creative Curricula fer the Ccllese-Ecund As the bell sends students from one class to another, thousands of thoughts race through their minds. Thoughts of grades, tests, and college applications, to name a few For this reason, each teacher tries to present a creative curriculum to keep their college- bound students interested. With a vast number of course offerings, each student can select those which he finds interesting and which will contribute to achieving his future college goals. In the English department, students in the drama classes write and perform their own productions and Mass Media classes analyze television and magazine articles. In the Science department students perform labs and research their annual projects and term papers. Lecturers speak on Law Day in the history department and members of the language department visit restaurants of their studied language and order food in a foreign tongue. This year selected students in the Math department take part in the New Jersey Math League and the top scores are graded competitively on a statewide basis, The results of these tests are quite impressive, with WHS ranking a high third in the county. TOP In senior English. Mr. Schichtel discusses proper addressing of envelopes ABOVE: Biweekly labs provide students Nancy Witsik and Amy Mah with the opportunity to put theory into practice 78 Academics All these activities contribute to the high-quality educational experience found here. More and more students plan to attend college each year. The tact that 67.4% have been accepted attests to the substance and quality of our college prep programs. TOP: This year the computer room was opened at lunch time for student use Here seniors Jimmy Terlizzi and Frank Pasquale take advantage of the new facility ABOVE: The drama classes wrote and directed an original script. Christmas Past, for their 1981 production. In the twenties scene. Debbie Singer and Carmen Rivero show off for George Santos and Maria Sangillo Academics 79 Business as Usual The business department at Weehawken High is one of the most illustrious aspects of the whole school. With courses in stenography, typing, secretarial practice, bookkeeping, commercial law and economics, an enrolled student can enter into almost any field he or she desires. The excellent teaching of such members of the business department as Carol Gal- lagher, Perry DelPurgatorio, Sheldon Mayer, and Mary DeMuro give students an edge over other area schools. They are taught to understand the fundamentals of the various subjects, and, more impor- tantly, they get to put what they have learned into prac- tice almost immediately upon graduation. The business world will suffer no lack of compe- tent, well-trained personnel as a result of what Weehawken students learn in the business area. RIGHT Kris Hegarty gets assis- tance with her steno homework from Mrs. Carol Gallagher BELOW. A frustrated Marlene Miranda takes a much needed break from her typing assign- ment BELOW RIGHT Glenda Santiago takes advantage of the course offerings in the business department. 80 Academics Activities Activities Divider 81 Eton 2: Open All Night! TOP LEFT: The staff poses for a candid.'' TOP RIGHT: Adviser Anthony Colasurdo. CENTER: ZENITH STAFF FRONT ROW: Karen Nersesian. Patricia Applegate. Jennifer Philips. SECOND ROW: Assistant Editor Kris Hegarty. Editor Charlene Ortiz. Assistant Editor Cathy Haugh. Sylvia Enriquez BACK ROW: Kati Gaulkin. Danny Mastropier- ro. Elise Malsch. Bridget Giancaspro. Monica Clavereza. Bruni Marrero, Carl Sass. Not pictured: Amy Colantino. Danny Hogan. Ana Herrera RIGHT: JUST ANOTHER FUN DAY ON THE ZENITH. Cathy Haugh. Kati Gaulkin, Jennifer Phillips and Kris Hegarty take time out from work. 82 Zenith Belonging to the Zenith staff takes a good deal of responsibility, not to mention nerves of steel. When you survive a cramped deadline, a botched layout, and a cranky adviser all in one day, you know you can be considered a pillar of strength. It started out with the simple task of discussing ideas for the theme. Putting those ideas into action was the difficult part, With the “Good Things Come in Small Packages theme came many big ideas, most of which added up to large took place after school hours. Staffers also had the opportunity to increase and improve their writing skills, ond were the privileged few who had the chance to create and contribute to their annual. Last, but not least, with all the time spent working together, the staffers grew very close, some- thing that, like a yearbook, can always be treasured. money figures and, therefore, had to be discarded. Creating inter- esting layouts and writing exciting copy proved to be some of the Oh, do I have to jobs. However, the advantages of working on the yearbook clearly outweighed the disadvantages. Although it was not an unusual sight to see staffers hanging around the school until 8 o'clock and on Saturdays and holidays, it wasn't all work that was being done. Eating junk food, listening to the radio, fooling around, and talking on a personal level also TOP LEFT: Editor-in-Chief Charlene Ortiz TOP RIGHT: As a deadline nears, staff members Danny Hogan and Karen Nersesian perfect a layout. LEFT Always on the go. assistant editor Kris Hegarty finally gets a chance to get some work of her own done Zenith 83 Power in Print This year The Indian Ink focused on student relat- ed activities as well as their concerns. Many WHS students don't realize that the school newspaper's price is inexpensive compared to the cost of production. It's even harder to appreciate the long hours of work that go into it. Though many students buy the paper, which comes out about four times a year, the revenue from sales doesn't even make a dent in the expenses. Neither do ads. Most of the money comes from a subsidy from the Board of Education. The work involved seems never ending. First, the editor assigns stories to the staff. After that, the actual re- search, reporting, and writing takes place. Then come the massive jobs of editing, typing, photography, lay-out, and finally distribution to students, other schools in the district, and local businesses. Though the staff always seems to be rushing somewhere and lunch- times in Room 2 can be noisy, the hard work pays off in a fine finished product - The Indian Ink. TOP. FRONT ROW: Kati Gaulkin. Mario Gomez. Jennifer Phillips, Joe Sangillo. Leonora laMantia. SECOND ROW Maggie Perez, Rookie Tlwari, Danny Mastropierro. Danny Valentin. Emanuel Guerrero, Sylvia Enriques, Joseph Facchinl. BACK ROW: Cari Sass, John McKenna, Miml Singer, Moira Sullivan. Billy Pena, Miguel Torrellas Not pictured: Maria Sangillo. Roberta Blake, Ana Herrera, and Charlene Ortiz. ABOVE LEFT: Working on their respective stories, Roberta Blake and Joey Sangillo lend edch other a hand. ABOVE: Editor In Chief Jenny Phillips lays out The Indian Ink. 84 Indian Ink Adviser Anthony Colasurdo. Character, Leadership, Service Entertainment? TOP. FRONT ROW: Dosinda Huerta. Soraya Mendez. Michelle Rosenberg. Moira Sullivan. Lazara Hernandez, Rose Petruzzella. Donna Macina. Chris Linde. Linda O'Connor, Irma Ruiz. Claire Murolo. Annamarle Del Vescovo. Odalys Sardinas. Maria Gomez. Carmella Cifarelli. Adviser Carol Malsch. SECOND ROW: Pedro Rivero. Maggie Perez, Jimmy Terllzzi. Bridget Giancaspro. Joe Sanglllo. Lee Ann Behrens. John Forster. Elise Malsch. Frank Rodriguez. Ron Palladino. Jackie Quidor. Ana Herrera. BACK ROW: Brunilda Marrero. Richie Karabin, Clara Lopez. John McKenna. Silvia Rodriguez. Ray Nafash. Ana Yglesias, Brian Nafash, Ana Garcia, Holly Behrens. Kati Gaulkin. Tricia Quidor. Amy Colantino. Charlene Ortiz, and Karen Nersesian. TOP RIGHT: Secretary Maria Sangillo. Treasurer Jackie Quidor. President Brunilda Marrero. Adviser Carol Malsch. Not pictured: Vice President Sharon KeHy. ABOVE: NHS students are always Involved in school activities. Here. Amy Mah and Ana Herrera participate in Freak Out Day This year the National Honor Society decided to add some- thing new to their induction ceremony — entertainment. The idea was suggested by recently appointed adviser Carol Malsch. Various members of the society displayed many talents. These included a piano solo by Amy Mah, an acapelia song by Bruni Marrero, a flute duet by Leonora LaMantia and Lee Ann Behrens, and a skit by Jackie Quidor, Maria Sangillo and Tricia Quidor. The society is primarily a school and community serving organization, and. over the past years, its members did just that. Santa Claus letters from the township's grammar school children are answered annually and the NHS is involved with the Mayor's Park Im- provement Program, whose plans include the cleaning and restoration of the historic Hamilton Park plaza area. The NHS also held a fund raiser of their own to meet induction costs when they teamed up with Zenith and Indian Ink staff members to sell lightbulbs. National Honor Society 85 ©pen fer Business Sponsoring everything from Freak Out Day and dances to opening up a school store, this year's Student Council had their hands full. Their biggest endeavor was the successful school store, stocked with school supplies, T-shirts, a various assortment of candy, WHS buttons, and pom poms. Though the council has fewer members than in past years, it has managed to hold two dances. The Student Council also sponsored Freak Out Day, where students were invited to display their creative sides via costumes and make-up. Carnation Day, when the council sells red carnations for Valentine's Day, was also a success. With the help of President Tricia Quidor, WHS had its peppiest pep rally in years. In the Presidential Classroom, two seniors are chosen to go to Washington to attend seminars and workshops over a period of days. Another big project, the International Student Exchange, allows selected pupils to attend schools overseas and experience school life there. Although a few annual activities and these last two projects were postponed until next year because of funding difficulties, the council's ideas and innovations certainly helped add sparkle to student life in Weehawken. TOP: Spondex and gold lame made Rosie Gacdone and Nancy Valderrama stand out on Freak Out day, another Student Council sponsored activity. ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Dosinda Huerta. Mimi Singer, Sylvia Enriques. Moggie Perez. Emanuel Guerrera, SECOND ROW: Adviser Thomas Russo, John McKenna. Joe Sanglllo. and Charlene Ortiz. 86 Student Council TOP: lleana Speer takes time out from her job at tne school store to display the vast array of T-shirts sold LEFT Homecoming King and Queen Tommy Englese and Tricia Quidor dance at another Student Council-sponsored event. ABOVE: Officers - Vice President Karen Nersesian. President Tricia Quidor. Secretary Debbie Cardenas Not pictured Treasurer lleana Speer Student Council 87 TOP LEFT: Carl Sass proudly exhibits bed frame he made in shop class for an outing club project. OUTING CLUB SEATED: Leonora LaMantia, Lee Ann Behrens. Jim Casey. Danny Mastropierro. John Calabrese STANDING Carl Sass, Kevin Haugh. John TuHo. Emanuel Guerrero, adviser Tim Elsasser 88 Clubs CENTER: Dosindo Huerta and Leonora La Mantia PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB SEATED: Pedro Rivero. Joe Facchini. Danny Mastropierro. STANDING Leonora La Mantia, Dosinda Huerta. Sylvia Enriquez. Elise Malsh. Carl Sass. adviser John Passarotti. Not shown Mary Clavareza. rinse a newly developed photo ABOVE: Adviser John Passarotti and Elsie Malsh examine negatives before development. The photography club is designed for the purpose of teoching students bdsic end ddvanced photographic techniques. The group met once a week during lunchtime, with adviser John Passarotti, to develop the block ond white pictures that the students took themselves. To complete the course, each member of this club submitted a portfolio of his efforts throughout the year. The outing club is still in its formative stages and this year went on a few interesting camping trips where they learned different techniques on how to survive out in the woods. More activities will be planned as the club's membership grows. Clubs 89 Culture and Conversation Participating in the Spanish Club gives students a chance to learn the customs of a foreign culture and get a better understanding of the Spanish language by attending such productions as the singing Trovadores de Espana in New York City's Town Hall. Even though parties are not thought of as learning experiences, when you're in the Spanish Club they arel This year, the piftata, (candy filled donkey) was the highlight of the Christmas party and students learned that this was a traditional custom in most Hispanic countries. TOP SPANISH CLUB KNEELING Carmen Torres, Maria Duilvan. Yolanda Santos. Iris Rivera. SECOND ROW: Aurelia Huerta. Carmen Martinez. Maria Villacis. Lisa Cross. Rebecca King; THIRD ROW: Dosinda Huerta, Monica Clavareza. Anna Yglesias, Odalys Sardinas. Ciaudia Espinosa. Idania Carvajal. Adviser Theresa Shelley. Ines Suarez, and Adviser Julia Buda; BACK ROW: Emanuel Guerrero. Kevin Haugh, and Leo Gutierrez ABOVE: Spanish class gives Rebecca King and Grociela Vicuna the opportunity to refine grammar and sentence structure. The Italian Club celebrated the spirit of Christmas at Ricco's Restaurant in Hoboken, where they enjoyed an Italian seafood dinner followed by a fun-filled time at the video arcades. Adviser Tina Lancellotti has shared with her students the many years of history and traditions of the Italian culture. TOP: Anna Yglesias. John Petrizzo and Grace Mancini examine a book on Italian culture. ABOVE ITALIAN CLUB: Adviser Tina Lancellotti Annmarie DeBari. Grace Mancini. Anna Yglesias. Joann Miller. Frank Devirgilio. John Petrizzo. and John Tullo. Clubs 91 All Fired Up! Time, practice, pa- tience. Each member of the colorguard has to dedicate endless hours spent making up a new routine, learning it, and finally, perfecting it. She has to have the patience to show someone for the twen- tieth time a trick that she hasn't been able to get quite right. Members have to be willing to practice a routine over and over again until it looks as if a profession- al were performing it. Al- though each member is an individual with a vastly differ- ent personality, she has to put aside her problems when she walks into the gym for practice and assumes her place among a group of girls who all have one thing in mind, perfection. The cologuard started prac- tice in December for the IBTA competition. Last year they received a respectable 2nd place and 1st year squad member Susan Ap- plegate received a 1st place honor for her solo; also. Captain Marlene Miran- da received a 3rd place honor. Aside from all the hard work that goes into routines and practices, each girl leaves the squad sharing a special bond with all the members. She knows that if she ever needs a friend there will be someone, or more accura- tely, 17 someones , includ- ing adviser Ixa Infante, there she can turn to. TOP LEFT: CapTain Jeanette Molinaro watches the squad perform as a the hard work finally pays oft. Agnes Picclninni hoists the flag. LEFT: A freezing squad marches to the Thanksgiving Day game to show their support for a hopeful football team ABOVE Colorguard FOREGROUND Captains Jeanette Molinaro and Marlene Miranda FRONT ROW. kneeling: Stacy Fiedler. Agnes Piccininni. SECOND ROW: Karen Hamer. Rose Gaccione THIRD ROW: Mary Dominguez. Susan Applegate. Patricia Bradley. Elise Malsch. BACk ROW: Silvia Hector. Monica Clavoreza. Patricia Applegate. Cynthia Sainato. Jackie DeMoya, Eileen McLaughlin. Not pictured: Lindd Jdckson. Adviser Ixa Infante. Colorguard 93 Keeping Pep in Step When that whistle blew, flagtwirlers, anxious to perform, packed pep and enthusiasm into every maneuver. Striving to remain precise in timing and coordina- tion, they added color and life to each football game with their special style. Led by captain Yadira Rivera and co-captain Tricia Quidor, flag- gies snapped their way through bitter winds in order to keep spirits of fellow Injuns high. The squad welcomed the guidance of their new adviser. Tina Lancelloti. Continuing with tradition, the girls wore football players' jerseys of their choice at a pep rally and on Freak Out Day. Get-togethers at Blimpies or at parties gave the group a chance to recapture past experiences. Last year's squad entered IBTA and NJTA competition bringing home 2nd place in both. 94 Flagtwirlers TOP RIGHT Tricia Quidor carefully keeps count while waiting to signal ABOVE Girls perform routine finale with peppy precision. TOP LEFT: Twirling flags takes energy and Varinia Grande and Yadira Rivera restore it with a snack. ABOVE: Adviser Tina Lancellotti TOP RIGHT: BRRRRI! Claire Murolo. Amy Colantino and Kris Hegarty show, despite the cold weather, that they still have spirit. CENTER RIGHT Seniors Cathy Hough. Glenda Santiago. Yadira Rivera. Tricia Quidor. Kris Hegarty. Amy Colantino. ABOVE: Front Row: Captain Yadira Rivera. Co-captain Tricia Quidor. Second Row: Carmen Torres. Iris Rivera. Hilda Liddawi. Lisa Rea Third row: Cathy Haugh. Claire Murolo. Kim Enriquez. Amy Colantino, Yolanda Santos. Shirley Hallerman. Back row Debbie Cardenas. Odalys Sardinas. Varinia Grande. Glenda Santiago. Monica Rivera. Ana Yglesias. Kris Hegarty Flagtwirlers 95 A Gasket cf Cheer Enthusiastically encouraging vocal support from Indian football fans, the cheer- leaders braved the sometimes bitter cold weather with good cheer. New adviser Sandy Petrullo directed fund raising sales of jewelry and corsages to send the girls to cheerleading camp where they acquired a variety of new skills. TOP RIGHT: VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. FRONT ROW: Janice Nersesian. Maria Sangillo, Chanty Ruiz, Jackie Quidor. SECOND ROW: Leah Thomas, Gina Spinosa, Beth Valentino, Cindy Racll. Linda Handel. BACK ROW Debbie Hilton, Michelle Singer, Joan Michkowski. Debbie Holloway ABOVE Captoin Joan Michkowski, Co-Captains Linda Handel and Jackie Quidor RIGHT: The spirit of Gina Spinosa helps boost the Indians to their first win. 96 Cheerleaders TOP: Linda Handel's and Debbie Hilton's smiles reflect the festive mood of the Thankgiving Day game. ABOVE JV CHEERLEADERS: Ines Suarez. Chessie MiHan. Sherry Tabat. Rachel Munoz. Maureen Irving. RIGHT: A chilly Sandy Petrullo and husband warm up with hot football action. Cheerleaders 97 New Lease cn Life With hard work, experience and the confidence of his students, adviser John McNamara, has revitalized the band and the music program. The marching and concert bands have regained much of the prestige and respect lacking in the last few years Membership increased from eight to 30 and intense practices at least three times a week contributed not only to improved performances, but also to increased motivation for students. Though Mr. McNamara has taught music in Woodrow Wilson Junior High School for a number of years, this was his first year at the high school and he called his initial experiences at trying to get students interested in joining the band frighten- ing. The band members are pleased with their new conductor and they looked toward to an end of year outing as a well- deserved reward for their labors. 98 Band TOP FRONT ROW Leonora LaMantia, Lee Ann Behrens. Beatrice Barraza. Holly Behrens. Kimberly Hefferman; SECOND ROW: Michelle Enriques. Victoria Rea. Adrienne Kalebota. James Casey. John Scrivanich. THIRD ROW Leo Fernandez. John Heffernan. Pedro Herrara. Bernard Dorsey, Mario Suarez. BACK ROW Anthony Bonito and Christopher Langford. NOT SHOWN: Dunja Baljak. Jesus Barrio. Adam Burke, Sylvia Enriquez. Elias Fernandez. Maria Gremlich. Thomas Hansberry. Brian Parkhill. Lisa Phillips, Christopher Rea, Aldo Scarpa, Louis Sirio, Lorin Unger and Marilyn Villanueva. ABOVE RIGHT: At the Homecoming game, flutists Leonora LaMantia, Adrienne Kalabota and Holly Behrens perform the Alma Mater ABOVE LEFT: Lee Ann Behrens and other band members actually got the chance to perform at games this year as a result of the revitalization in the music program. RIGHT At one of the last football pep rallies. Lee Ann Behrens. Holly Behrens. Marilyn Villanueva and Lisa Phillips attempt to inspire the team with a lively version of “On Weehawken. I Sports Sports Divider 99 Sc Close, yet Sc far RIGHT: ONE, TWO. THREE, WIN! In the huddle, players get psyched for a game against Union Hill. The soccer season was one filled with great triumphs and equally great disap- pointments. Exhibiting a strong offense and defense with such standouts as Iraklis Bourinaris and Angel Arata on offense, Sammy Fasciano, Leo DeCandia. and Alex Brig on defense, Diego Moreno in the midfield and goalie Richie Jodice, the team built up an impressive record of 12-4-2. With an exceptionally good sea- son, the Indians were looking towards the county championship for the second year in a row. This hope was dashed when they lost to St. Peter's Prep. 3-2, in double overtime, which dropped them from second place into third. Both players and coach agreed that the Prep game was the best played game of the season. Although they did not make it into the County Championship, the team did reach the State Tour- nament, losing in the first round to a strong Midland Park team, 4-0. One player put it, We could have been better , and that was the general feeling all-around. Coach Anthony D'Angelo sums up his feelings about the season this way. I was disappointed that we didn't go further in the State Tournament, but I'm glad because we had two excellent years in a row, and we plan to continue that tradition. 100 Soccer LEFT: Captain Leo Decandia. Coach Anthony D'Angelo, and Captains Iraklis Bourinaris and Sammy Fasciano OPPOSITE PAGE FROM FAR LEFT HOW COULD WE LOSE WITH MOVES LIKE THESE? Seniors Richie Jodice. Sammy Fasciano. Leo DeCandia. Alex Brig. Sergio Piccinnim. Carlos Lopez. Richie Karabin. Onofrio Caputo. Raul DelaTorre. Carlos Garcia, and Danny Mastropierro show what makes them such a successful team LEFT VARSTIY SOCCER. Kneeling Nicky Mancini. Carlos Garcia. Iraklis Bourinaris. Carlos Lopez. Raul DelaTorre. Bernie Dorsey, Richie Jodice. Leo DeCandia. Robert Brig. Angel Arata. Danny Mastropierro Standing: Sammy Fasciano. Onofrio Caputo, Alex Brig, Sergio DeMarco. Diego Moreno, Richie Karabin. Sergio Piccininni. Coach Anthony D'Angelo, and Freddy Moreno. Soccer 101 WHS OPP 1 St. Aloysius 1 10 St. Josephs 0 12 St. Marys 0 9 Lincoln 0 4 Marist 1 0 Emerson 3 3 Academic 0 0 St. Peters 0 2 Union Hill 2 9 St. Josephs 0 4 St. Marys 2 6 Marist 0 0 Emerson 5 8 Lincoln 2 2 St. Peters 3 6 Academic 0 2 Union Hill 0 LEFT: Defensive standout Sammy Fasciano moves the ball back towards the Academic goal TOP: Honorable Mention All-County Goalkeeper Richie Joclice does what he does best against the Academic Cougars. BOTTOM: Captains Iraklis Bourinaris. Sammy Fasciano. and Leo DeCandia and members of the Union Hill squad listen attentively to the referee's pre-game 102 Soccer Instructions. Eifiht is Enough The small-school syndrome surfaced again during the girls' tennis season. With just enough girls to play, there was no room for error or injury. A permanent coach wasn't appointed until the second match. The lack of sufficient practice also didn't help matters any. GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM. Moira Sullivan. Gina Spinosa. Karen Nersesian. Donna Macina. Soraya Mendez. Beth Valentino, Debbie Holloway, coach Valerie Hammer. Although the girls' record was a disappointing 1-13, with the only win coming against St. Joe's, strong individual performances by juniors Soraya Mendez, Donna Macina, and Beth Valentino and soph Moira Sullivan made the season a bit brighter. TOP LEFT: With tongue in cheek. Gina Spinosa watches as her volley bounces out of bounds. TOP RIGHT: Team manager is Elva Polanco's racket. LEFT: Playing close to the baseline. Debbie Holloway returns a backhand smash ABOVE: Demonstrating how eye and hand coordination must work together, Karen Nersesian prepares to return her opponent's serve Girts' Tennis 103 Respect at Last! The Indians had to fight back this year; they fought to gain some respect and credibility among the other teams in the competitive, big-school. North Hudson division—and they succeeded! The defense was consistently excellent, as shown by the team's losses to power- house teams like Hoboken and Union Hill by only a touchdown, and by the fact that the Indians were tough in every game they lost. More importantly, the squad broke a 15-game losing streak with a dramatic last second win against St. Peter's Prep on a Frank Ortiz field goal and a follow-up trouncing of Ferris by a score of 46-12. Tom Englese scored a record-breaking 5 touchdowns in that one; moreover, the team hadn't scored 46 points in one game since 1963. Their bid for an unprecedented three-consecutive wins was halt- ed by a controversial call in the Thanksgiving game against Hillside, when an apparent winning field goal was disallowed by the officials. Weehawken applied to the HCIAA this year for the right to be transferred to another league, made up of schools comparable in size, but was turned down. That decision is now under appeal, but, regardless of the outcome, the Indians were able to achieve something this season they've desired for a long time—RESPECT! tOP RIGHT: Don Hogan's face expresses joy after the 10-8 victory over St. Peter's Prep ABOVE Captains Tom Englese. Mike DeBari and Frank Ortiz CENTER RIGHT: Front Row: Albie Schlageter, Rumaldo Fernondez, Ray Ortega. Tommy Englese. Frank Ortiz. Mike DeBari. Jose Manso. Danny Hogan Row 2-Robert Mendez, Artie Ruiz. Joe Facchini, Domingo Rivera. Frank Pasquole. Orlando Rivera. A Ido Gomez Row 3-Paul Almoyan. Jimmy McLaughlin. Mike McGowan. Steve Irving. Mke MiHan. Altxe Paz. Frane Kalebota. Jorge Flecha. Row 4-Jimmy Walsh. Juan Lopez. Nick Benlice. Frank Rodriquez. Dominqk DeBari Back Row: Head Coach Richard Terpak, Assistant Coaches Neil Reardon. Peter KulL Dennis Hard. Mondger Carl Ragno Not pictured—Dove Mulder RIGHT: Frank Ortiz recovers a St. Peter's fumble to give the Indians excellent field position 104 Football LEFT Junior Mike McGowan takes a break from the St Peter's game to explain the action to Kris Hegarty. BOTTOM LEFT After a 10-yard reception for a first down. Pepe Manso gives the ref a hand TOP RIGHT: Head Coach Richard Terpak. assistant coaches Peter Kull. Neil Reardon, and Dennis Hard. ABOVE SENIORS. TOP ROW Domingo Rivera. Aibie Schlageter. Jose Manso. Tom Engiese MIDDLE ROW Orlando Rivera. Frank Ortiz. Ray Ortega. Rumaldo Fernandez BOTTOM ROW: Frank Pasquale. Joe Facchini. Mike DeBari. Danny Hogan Not pictured Dave Mulder Football 105 RIGHT: FRESHMAN TEAM FRONT ROW Jos© Gollinat. Andrew Dudeck. Nick Ronchi. Jose Veras. Robert Bodenstein, Frank Garcia. SECOND ROW: Ed Cao. Walid Sidani. Victor Wispe. Carlos Pastore. Leo Gutierrez. BACK ROW Coaches Peter Kull and Dennis Hard. Not pictured Joe Broncocchio. BELOW The referee's hand signal shows the cause of Pepe Manso's jubilation after another Weehawken touchdown against Ferris BOTTOM RIGHT Intensity paints the face of Mike DeBari as he exhorts his teammates from the sideline BOTTOM LEFT: The charging defensive line atacks the Prep ballcarrier. 106 Football The year in Sports It was a year that was unique in many ways. Youngsters and new-comers continued to dominate in all sports and some old-timers showed they could still compete. It was a year for hot teams, hot tempers, and hot rivalries. It was a hot year for sports. The beginning of the school year saw the end of a long hot summer without baseball, the year in which two seasons were begun but only one was completed. Groaning fans rolled their eyes heavenward in the original style of an original rookie named Fernando Valenzuela, one bright spot in an otherwise (or shall I say two otherwise) dismal season(s). In the end Fernando Fever prevailed as he led his Dodger teammates to a sixth-game World Series victory over a soon to be Reggie-less Yankee team which some accused of only going through the motions. An unsatisfying end to an unsatisfying season. The football season saw a Super Bowl matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco Forty-Niners (WFIO and WHO?l?l), two teams that slipped on the Cinderella cleats and didn't stop running until they found themselves at Pontiac, Michigan. But that's where the midnight stroke fell for Ken Anderson and colorfully-striped Bengals as Joe Montana and the Niners, panned for NFL gold and found Super Bowl silver in the sixteenth classic game. In basketball, the Boston Celtics, the undisputed 1981 champs, continued their winning ways and showed so much talent on the bench that high-flying Larry Bird didn't even have to start in order for them to win their Eastern division as well as a play-off berth. And guess what local team snuck into the play-off picture not completely unnoticed? That's right, the New Jersey Nets finally accomplished this feat to the surprise of friends and foes alike. Swish! The undisputed hockey champs, the Islanders, looked awesome on their way to breaking a 40 year-old record for the most consecutive games without a defeat, as well as finishing with the best overall record for the second straight year. But the story in hockey was still the Great Gretzky. The Kid led his Oilers on a drilling expedition in which he found a gusher containing several goal scoring and point scoring records while his team picked up the second best overall record for the season. The only things being drilled were opposing goalies. It was quite a year for track, a year which saw Albert Salazar make good on his promise to break a 12 year-old record in the New York City Marathon by coming in twenty-one seconds faster than the previous mark. The world also cheered as those British marvels Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett rewrote the record for the mile three times in ten days, with Coe emerging as the tentative winner in the ongoing battle for supremacy. And, speaking of Great Britain, for a short while the entire country was in an uproar over a Yankee tennis player they nicknamed McBrat. Although John McEnroe dispatched his Wimb- ledon opponents enroute to the finals without much trouble, he seethed, anguished, agonized, pouted and jeered every step of the way. He exploded at officials, berated spectators, cursed the media, was warned, penalized and fined, and in general caused the All England Club (and Bjorn Borg) to have a Big Mac attack when he went out and won the bloody thing. And in the end there was the traditional victory party, and no John McEnroe, and an apologetic Chris Evert Lloyd, who had earlier triumphed over a surprise finalist, Hana Mandlikova. And at the end of this sports year one finds that the key word may well be SURPRISE. Sports Feature 107 Wrestlers; Regrouping and Rebuilding Inexperience has been the key word this season according to wrestling coach Peter Kull, who earlier this season had anticipated that the shortage of exper- ienced wrestlers would be one of the greatest problems the team would face this season. Citing the loss of a total of nine experienced wrestlers, including three outstanding seniors last year, as part of the reason. Coach Kull sought to regroup and rebuild his relatively young team. Furthering the shortage of man- power were injuries which prevented some of the wrestlers from contributing significantly to the team. Nonetheless, Coach Kull looks ahead to the future with optimism, as the Indians, with some solid individual performances, seem to show the promise and determination which will lead them to outstanding future seasons. TOP: Glen Moore in a determined attempt to score points for the squad RIGHT: WRESTLING TEAM. Front Row: Milton DelaTorre. Glen Moore, Mario DelaTorre, Ruben Alonso. John Calabrese Back Row: Manager Paul Pizzuta. Wolld Sidani, Felix Guzman, Frank Ortiz, John McLaughlin. Scorekeeper John Rovito. Coach Peter Kull. 108 Wrestling ABOVE LEFT: The strain of competition shows itseif as Glen Moore battles a Cresskill opponent. ABOVE: John Calabrese struggles to gain an advantage over the opposing wrestler during the course of a match. BELOW LEFT: Wrestler Frank Ortiz prepares to take on his opponent in the opening moments of a match against Cresskill. Wrestling 109 Brighter Future Up for Grabs The records will show the girls' basketball season as a losing season, but according to the girls and their coach, Robert Mitchell, it has been a profitable one. Along with their triumphs and failures they have gained immeasurable experience. The team has grown in more ways then one. They entered the season as individuals and, with hours of practice, emerged as a team, each of them working for the benefit of the whole. Even though the team is well rounded, with each player contributing something of value, there are a few outstanding players. Sophomore Donna Handel, the current high scorer of the team, averaging 10 points per game, is thought to be the team's next 1000 point scorer. Junior Rosie Lopez, with a point per game total of 8, is currently ranked second. Freshman Ann Marie DeBari has surprised everyone with her scoring ability and has an average of 7 points per game. Next year they hope that, with a more experienced team and entrance into the Bergen County Scholastic League, their record will improve. With this experience and smaller league competition, the girls are assured a brighter future. ABOVE RIGHT: UP FOR GRABS! Indians and Rams battle for a rebound. RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Ann Marie DeBari, Karen O'Connor, Captain Sharon Kelly, Donna Handel, Joann Miller; SECOND ROW: Coach Robert Mitchell, Hannia Torres, Monica Rivera. Velma Rosado, Kathy Krieger; BACK ROW: Adrienne Kalebota. Captain Rosie Lopez, Kim Enriquez. HO Girls' Basketball WHS OPP 30 Dickinson 50 34 Academic 79 29 Hoboken 56 45 Union Hill 62 25 Memorial 52 37 New Milford 37 53 St. Joseph's 22 50 Emerson 38 41 North Bergen 60 25 Dickinson 41 34 Hoboken 39 32 New Milford 65 63 Union Hill 60 68 Holy Rosary 74 52 Memorial 81 35 Bayonne 75 TOP LEFT: FULL COURT PRESSI Donna Handel's blocking tactics resulted in a Dickinson turnover. TOP RIGHT: Freshman Ann Marie DeBari eludes a Dickinson High School guard. ABOVE: Senior Sharon Kelly gets a jumpshot off over the outstretched arms of a Dickinson defender Girls' Basketball 111 Built cn Experience On© of the highlights of a surprisingly successful basketball season was the Weehawken Indians triumphant participation in the Weehawken Xmas Tournament, in which the squad brought home a trophy by beating out New Milford and Academic, two formidable teams in their own right. Led by seniors Pepe Manso, who averaged 22 pts. a game. Tom Engles© who claimed a 16 pt average, and Ruma Fernandez, whose contribu- tions totaled 18 pts a game, the team is rounded out by George Arango, an angiie playmaker. and Juan Perez, the only junior on the starting five and the player who will be sought to lead the team next season This year the squad relied heavily on the advantage provided by the experience of its starting players, who each boast at least two years of varsity play The players also gained valuable knowledge as well as playing time by participating in recreation leagues in Cliffsid© Park and Weehawken during the summer. The Indians are small m comparison to other local teams and they play a game of patience, waiting for a chance at the better shots They also successfully incorporate a 2-1-2 and 1-3-1 defense into their style of play. One of the year's biggest accomplishments was the team's qualification for the state tournament where they faced such powerful rivals as Leonia and Academic But the Indians are always up to the task. Coach Long sums up the squad well when he says. Through their dedication and hard work our kids m the basketball program have been able to assimilate essential intangi- ble values into their lives.” TOP LEFT: VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Coach Tony LaBruno. Danny Mastropierro. Rumaldo Fernandez. David Moylaa Coach Brian Long. MIDDLE ROW Richie Jodice. Charlie Freyre. Tom Englese. Nelson Viera BACK ROW Pepe Manso. Robert Mendez. Robert Santana. Juan Perez. Billy Witsik ABOVE: Junior Varsity. FRONT ROW Jimmy Walsh, David Moylan. Steve Paimeri, Ray Nafash. Artis Ruiz. BACK ROW Nelson Viera, Jorge Fernandez. Jose Fernandez. Brian Nafash. Billy Witsik. Frank DeTrizio. TOP RIGHT: Hands high, Pepe Manso blocks a New Millford pass. ABOVE: Coach Long discusses strategy with the teom during a fourth quarter timeout 112 Basketball TOP LEFT: Going up for a layup. Ruma Fernandez scores another two points for the Indians TOP RIGHT: Tommy Englese hits a short jumper in the third quarter of Weehawken's 62-41 victory over New Milford. ABOVE: Freshman FRONT ROW: Coach Tim Elsasser. Bernie Dorsey. Leo Gutierrez. Jose Veras. Joe Broncocchio. BACK ROW Jimmy Casey. Joe Everett. Eddie Landi. Martin Mora. Manager Frank Rosario. WHS OPP 61 St. Anthony's 53 45 Hoboken 50 49 Union Hill 57 56 St. Aloysius 41 46 Memorial 42 73 New Milford 44 74 Academic 58 50 North Bergen 52 70 St. Joseph's 49 41 Emerson 56 67 Wellington 38 56 St Michael's 61 63 Belleville 57 33 Hoboken 39 62 New Milford 41 46 Union Hill 63 56 St. Anthony's 80 38 Memorial 49 61 St. Patrick's 53 71 Academic 54 62 St Joseph's 52 Basketball 113 Diamonds Are a Boy’s Eest Friend The baseball team looked forward to surpassing last year's record of 11-13 and attempted to achieve two other goals - to make the states and. more importantly, to be competitive in a tough county division. The 22 game schedule, with 16 county games, including two double headers and six indepen- dents. gave the Indians a tough time of it. Although the team lost some pitching because of graduation, coach Anthony La Bruno looked for Bobby Mendez. Ray Ortega and a slew of up and coming younger pitchers to pick up the slack. Hitting was a strong point; top returnees included Tommy Englese. Danny Hogan, Steve Irving and Mendez. There was experience at the majority of the positions which made the defense fundamentally sound. The club also hoped that some talent would filter into the varsity ranks from J.V. under first year skipper Jerry Dorio. Three years ago La Bruno turned the team around from a record of 3-17 to close to .500. His players didn't only display their skill on the field this year - they also made the diamond sparkle with brand new uniforms. 114 Baseball TOP LEFT: Assistant coach Jerry Dorio and coach Anthony La Bruno discuss potential team members during spring training. TOP RIGHT: Catcher Steve Irving helps to evaluate pitchers' potential during early Indian practice. ABOVE: Tommy Englese evades a quick pick-off play with a head first dive TOP LEFT: First baseman Danny Hogan uncoils as he charges a grounder. TOP RIGHT: At a pre-season practice, coach Jerry Dorio and Ray Ortega work on perfecting a pitch. LEFT: A straining Bobby Mendez lets a curve boll fly. Baseball 115 Swinging with Determination Members of the girls softball team were determined to leave their mark in the North Hudson League during their final year in that circuit. After a relatively successful season last year, when they compiled a record of 10-12 facing some very tough competition, the girls came into this year with confidence and determination. Coach Ri- chard Terpak relied on the powerful pitching arm of four-year veteran Lois Dow, his ace. Other members of the team expected to make an important contribution were center fielder Kris Hegarty. and right fielder Kati Gaulkin. All three seniors were expected to provide team leadership. Though the team suffered the loss of power hitter Diane Behrens through graduation. Rosie Lopez and Donna Handel picked up the slack in that area. Coach Terpak also continued to stress the fundamentals of fielding and hitting. 116 Softball TOP LEFT: Reggie Jackson she Isn't, but Moira Sullivan did manage to hold her own In the batter's box. TOP RIGHT: Sophomore Donna Handel finds that a well-timed slide comes in handy for scoring a run ABOVE: Watching the pitcher closely. Kris Hegarty waits for the right moment to break for home plate TOP: Starting pitcher Lois Dow shows the form that has kept her in that position since the team originated four years ago ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Debbie Walsh. Kris Hegarty, Kati Gaulkin. Lois Dow. Patti Kuhn, Jay Molinoro, and Karen Koprowski. SECOND ROW: Moira Sullivan. Donna Handel. Rosie Lopez. Claire Murolo. Janice Nersesian, and Chantie Ruiz. BACK ROW: Coach Richard Terpak. ABOVE RIGHT: Outfielder Kati Gaulkin shags a fly ball with considerable ease Softbal 117 Wines en Their feet if Oth Street! the first day? Can't we get some water? I W got shin splints! You know that funny little pain that starts by your ribs and ... Did you say 20 laps around the block? In the rain? Please, not the stairs! “The pain, when does Track season end? “Only one more week until the first meet! We'll need a miracle!! These were just a few of the complaints that Tim Elsasser (Girls' Track) and Bob Mitchell (Boys' Track) heard while coach- ing Weehawken High's aspiring track stars. Both Mr. Elsasser and Mr. Mitchell are new to track coaching. When interviewed, Mr. Elsasser, the high school shop teacher, said he felt confident that the girls had a good time, More girls joined, thus easing the load of seniors Ana Herrera, Nora Vitulano, Charlene Ortiz and Ann Marie Dorian. The boys' track team also brought back some seasoned runners - Rufino Gonzales, a senior, Iraklis Bourinaris, a junior, Pedro Herrera and Joe Sangillo. both so- phomores. A substantial number of underclassmen also joined. They displayed what it takes for a successful season: endurance, ability to withstand pain, and the stamina to complete the long track season. 118 Track TOP: Throwing the shotput takes a lot of concentration With intense determination. Jesus Barrio hurls the shot 20 ft. ABOVE: Because of the unseasonal weather, the boys were sometimes confined to running laps In the gym. Track 119 Portrait of Two Athletes As part of a class assigment, two Mass Media students, Mike McGowan and George Aran- go, interviewed students to try to get an in-depth look at some of the people who attend Weehawken. The two students they chose are unique, yet representative of the kind of hard- working, motivated individuals to be found in our classrooms and on our athletic fields. J unior Iraklis Bourinaris, Weehawken's soccer star, feels quite comfortable with most people he's with. But there was a time in his life when he felt quite alone outside the love of his family. He was born and raised in the small Greek town of Drakone, where he kicked his first soccer ball around at the age of four. Iraklis thinks back: I used to play with my friends in the streets. Back then it was the only sport to play. Then, at the age of twelve in the summer of 1977, Iraklis, his mother and little brother made their way to America, where they met Iraklis' oldest brother, with whom Iraklis now lives, since his mother and little brother went back to Greece. Iraklis did _ not play much soccer his first two years in America since the junior high f M school did not have a team. But he still practiced. He met only a few J people at first. He says: “Since I didn't speak hardly any English it was — hard to meet kids. He thanks the teachers at the junior high for teaching him English, and Iraklis learned quickly. When he came to high school he joined the soccer team and played in the first few games, but just as Iraklis was showing promise, he was taken down with a knee injury that resulted in an operation. Due to Iraklis' determination and love for the game, he returned his sophomore year and shattered the school record for scoring, breaking the old one of 27. Iraklis often boasts about his favorite team, the Cosmos, and his favorite player, the gret Pelfe, I asked Iraklis how he deals with his newly aquired publicity. He said, “When I read my name or see my picture in the paper, I feel good, and it gets me ready for the next game. He also has plans to go on to college and play soccer and maybe even to the pros. I'm not too worried about college yet, but I have thought about it, Rak admits. He has two primary goals next year. First, he wants to bring his team to the state championship and win it. Second, he has set his sights on the county scoring record of 42 goals in one season, BY MIKE MCGOWAN Sixteen year old Beth Valentino is well-known for her skills as a cheerleader. But not many people know that she Is also a tennis player She is unusual because she participates in two activities that occur in the same season, and has since her freshman year. I asked Beth how she manages to do It. Q Which one do you enjoy more, tennis or cheering? A: Cheering, because there's more excitement. Q: How does it feel attending tennis practice after school and cheering practice the some night? A: Tired, just plain old tiredll Q: Would you like it better if the squads would be split up into two seasons? Why? A: Yes, because I won't be that tired and I would have more time to dedicate myself to each activity. Q: Which one have you been doing longer, tennis or cheering? A: Cheering. I started when I was six years oid. and started tennis when I was eight. Q: Which squad couldn't you do without? A: Cheerleodlng, because it's fun, I like it, and there's always something to do. Q: Do you have the same feeling when you lose a tennis match as when the football team loses a game? A: No, because the match is my individual work, while the football team is the guys. Q: Which activity do you look forward to going to, a tennis match or the football games? Why? A: The football games, because an of my friends are there and there's more excitement going on. Q: If you could be captain of one of the two squads which one would you want to be the captain of? Why? A: Cheering, because it's a larger squad and there's more authority needed. Q: If you could change something on the squads to make it better, what would it be? A: Attitude, laziness, and definitely uniforms. Q What are the bad things as well as the good things on the squads? A: There's a lot of hard work ond losing is tough, but getting to know people and being Involved in a sport is a lot of fun. 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Principal Joseph Wisniewski Vincdd Studies Photographer Ed Jerry Walsworth Publishing Co. Representative Jim Petrucoi • Anne Alaimo Patrick DiCiore 140 Acknowledgements The Package It's the end of our senior year and it's a wonder that it sometimes takes us this long to realize that no matter how trying it seemed at times, these were some of the best times. These last four years have given us an education, close friends, and fond memories. We've learned about ourselves and others, we've gone from pigtails to perms, from little league trophies to college scholarships. There's a kind of sadness in watching friends depart on their separate ways to what we hope are bigger and better experiences, It comes from the realization that so many people who always seemed to be there, and weren't always ap- preciated, will no longer be available at all times. But there's something to be said for small town friendships, it seems they have a way of surviving the test of time and the obstacle of distance, no matter what decidedly different paths people may choose. And although we're leaving behind the sense of security that comes from familiar names and faces, there's a special feeling that comes with the new freedoms and responsibilities. There are so many things we've left undone but there are a whole new range of opportunities ahead, so many things left to do. THE END IS NEAR Taking measurements for caps and gowns is a sure sign of spring and graduation. Here, Danny Hogan suffers through a fitting. Closing 14 f ...All Wrapped Up Can these really be the last times we solve the world's problems over the lunchroom table? Will we never again know the post-game ecstasy of a victory over a rival school? Or the sense of accomplishment of getting the yearbook out before the deadline? Most of all, now that we realize the magic in those moments, will it make it even harder to let go? No one should look back on these times with regret. Instead, we hope everyone carries a fondness for such moments, which sometimes seemed so unimportant, and let them inspire you towards brighter accomplishments. These little moments should always be treasured, for it seems that the best things DO come in small packages. Seniors Net Pictured Manuel Alba Timothy Maloney Michael Flood Daniel Minervini Carolyn Cooper Ruiz TOP: It doesn't take too much warmth to get students outside after an especially bitter winter. ABOVE: Jimmy McLaughlin. Mike Debari. and Ray Ortega ham It up during lunch break 142 Closing Index Abdetaziz. Sora 19. 30. Closing 142 Faculty 68 Hofstede. Kathy 22. 38 31. 43 Clubs 88 Faculty Feature 67 Hogan. Danny Acodemic Divider . 75 Colantino. Amy 22. 33. Farmota. Lisa 26. 25 38. 83. 104. 105. 113. 115 Academics 76 50. 85. 94. 95 Fasclano. Sammy 36. Holoway. Celeste 57 Acemyan. Lucy 53 Colantino. Thomas . 57 100. 101. 102 Holoway. Debbie 18. Acevedo. Noel 61 Colasurdo. Anthony 17, Fernandez. Amori 61 38. 96. 103 Acknowledgements 140 23. 68. 82. 84 Fernandez. Carmen 61 Huerta. Aurelia 62. 90 Acosta. Robert 53 College Fair 13 Fernandez. Clarissa 57 Huerta. Dosinda 52. 53. Activities 81 Color Guard 92 Fernandez. Hernando 61 85. 86. 89. 90 Ad Divider 121 Coniglaro. Salvadore 68 Fernandez. Jose 112 Hughes. Tammy 19. 39 Administration 66 Cooper. Carolyn .... 22 Fernandez. Leo 61. 98 Hurley. Gloria 70 Ads 122 Cordova. Rusty 57 Fernandez. Louis 57 lafeiice. Mike 19. 39 Aiaimo. Anne 71 Coslo. Susan 61 Fernandez. Ruma ... 9. 18. Iglesias. Roberto 57 Alexovits. Mary ...... 68 Cosmano. Barbara 18. 33 36. 104. 105. 112, 113 igiestas, Rolando 57 104 33 Fiedler. Stacy 57. 93 Improta, Ferdinand 72 Alonso. Ruben 60. 61. Cross. Lisa 61. 90 Flogtwiriers 94 Indtan Ink 84 108 Cruz. Jackie 61 Fletcha. Jorge 104 infonte. ixa 14 Alvarez. Carlos 57 Cruz. Janet 57 Flood. Mike 19 Irving. Maureen 58. 97 Alvarez. Mabel 53 Custodians and Footbal 104 Irving. Steve 54. 55. Amamiera. Anthony 31 Cafeteria Staff 74 Freshmen 61 104. 114 Antonetti. Alexis 53 Dahl. Dolores 73 Freshmen Officers 8t Irwin, Jufca 74 Applegate, Patricia 22. D'Angelo. Anthony 17. Reps 60 Italian Club 91 30. 31. 43. 82. 93 100 Fontana. Franclne 6. Jackson Linda 39 Applegate. Susan 3. 56. DeBari. Ana Marie . 61. 10. 22. 26. 36 Jlminez. Juan 58 57 . 58 . 93. 119 62. 91. 110. Ill Forster. John 53. 85 Jodice. Richard 15. 23. Arango. George 6. 19. DeBari. Dominick .... 104 Franqul. Arlene 61 39. 101. 102. 112 24. 27. 31 DeBari. Mike 6. 9. 31, Freyre. CharUe 36. 112 Jungman. Ericka 39 Arata. Angel 101 33. 104. 105. 106. 142 Goccione. Rose 3. 19. Junior Officers 8i Reps 52 53 23 27 36. 86. 93 Juniors 53 Auletto, Harry 74 33. 100, 101. 102 Galagher. Carol .... 71. 80 Kaiebota. Adrienne 58. Bacquertzo. Jose 6. 19. DeCesore. Tina 57 Gallina. Jose 106 98. 110 25. 31. 41 DeCosmis. Richard 61 Garcia. Carios 37. 101 Kalebota. Frane 58. 104 Band 98 DeLaTorre. Milton ... 23. Garcia. Ana 8. 19. 36. Karobin. Richard 23. Bardina. Moraya 31 33. 108 85 39. 85. 101 Barooshian. Julie 20 DeLaTorre. Mario 108 Garcia. Frank 61. 106 Karobin. Trina 3. 39 Barrasa. Beatrice 61. 98 DeLaTorre. Raul 18, 34. Garrido, Maigta 57 Kely. Sharon Barrio. Jesus 61 101 Goukin. Kati 22. 37. 24. 30. 40. 50. 110. Ill Baseball 114 Delgado. Mercy 34 50. 82. 84. 85. 117 Khan. Zafor 62 Bayona. Barbara 57 DeMarco. Sergio .... 13. 53. Giancaspro. Bridget 22. King. Rebecca 90 Behrens. Holy 57. 85. 101 37. 82. 85 Koprowski. Karen 54. 117 98 DePurgatorio, Perry 71 Girls' Basketball 110 Krause. Michael 72 Behrens. Lee Ann . 53. DeiVescovo. Anna Mane Gris' Tennis 103 Kneger. Kathy 62. 110 85. 88. 98 57. 85 Giron. Carmen 60. 61 Krieger. William 54 Bemke. Steven 61 DeMoya. Jackie 34. 93 Gomez. Aido 53. 104 Kuhn. Patricia 19. 24. Benbce. Nick 104 DePinto. Rosa 57 Gomez. Maria 56. 84. 85 40. 117 Benhce, Victor 61 DeRoy. Denise 61 Gonzalez. Janet 53 KuH. Peter 69. 104. Berteeie. Craig 52. 71 Detrizio. Frank 52. 53. Gonzalez. Lourdes 56 105. 106. 108 61 112 Gonzalez. Rufino 37 LaBruno. Tony 112. 114 Blake. Roberta 84 Devirgilo, Frank 91 Graham, James 61. 63 LaMantka. Leonora 54. Board of Education 64 Diaz. Alena 57 Grande. Jose 57 84. 88. 89. 98 Bodenstem. Robert 106 Diaz. Elaine 22. 34 Gande. Varinia 13. 53. Lampman. Terry 4. 72 Bonito. Angela 74 Diaz. Ileana 57 95 Lanceliotti. Tina 70. Bonito. Anthony 98 Diaz. Jean 65 Gant. Kathy 62 91. 95 Boosters 139 Diaz. Ricardo 53 Gimes. David 53 Lane . Eddie 113 Borthwtck, Edward 32 Dietch. Trudy 69 Guerrera. Emanuel 60. Langford. Christopher ..... 62. 98 Bourinaris. Iraklis 52. DiRenzo. Theresa 54 62. 84. 86. 88. 90 Leone. Jill 15 53. 100. 101. 102. 120 Dominguez. Mary ... . 22. 34. Gutierrez. Enid 62 Liddawi. Hida 56. 57. Bradley. Pat 56. 57. 93 Gutierrez. Leo 62. 90. 58. 95 59. 93 Dominguez. VHma . 61 113 Linde. Chris 40. 85 Brancoccio. Joseph 61. Donkey Basketbal Game 15 Guzman. Felix 108 Litchfield. Harry 40 113 Dorian, Ann Mane 15. HaHerman. Shirley 53. 95 Litchfield. Peter 58 Brig. Alex ... 14. 32. 101 19. 34 Hamer. Karen 3. 19. 37. Lockhardt. Sora 74 Brig. Robert 101 Dorio. Jerry 114. 115 92. 93 Long. Brian 15. 16. 69. 112 Bryngl. Frances 20. 68 Dorsey. Bernie 60. 61. Hamer. Suzanne 53 Lopez. Beatnz 62 Buda. Jula 70. 90 98. 101. 113 Hammer. Valerie 103 Lopez. Carlos 40. 101 Busineili. Helen 74 Dow. Lois ... 19 , 34. 117 Handel. Donna ... 57. 110. Lopez. Clara 53. 85 Cabrera. Cain 61 Duarte. Maria 24. 27. 35 111. 116. 117 Lopez, Eva 53 Cabrera. Elaine 61 Dudeck. Andrew 61. 106 Handel. Linda 52. 53. Lopez. Juan 104 Calabrese. John 61. 63. Dulivan. Maria .. 61. 90 96. 97 Lopez. Rosie 54. 110. 117 88. 108. 109 Dunkin, John 77 Hannan. Patricia 60. 70 Mocina. Donna 54 . 85. Campen. Catherine 56. 71 Dunkin. Molly Ann 53 Hansberry. Thomas 53 103 Coo. Ed 61. 106 Duron. Clara 53 Hard. Dennis 104. 105. Moh. Amy 18. 25. 30. Capasso. Phd 19. 32 Egan. Terence 69 106 40. 50. 78. 85 Cappite . Steve 32 Ehret. Joseph 61 Hough. Cathy 22. 37. Maloney. Terrance 54 Caputo. Onofrlo 24. 32. Elasasser. Tim 17. 72. 82. 95 Maloney. Timmy 101 88. 113 Hough. Kevin 62. 88. 90 Malsch. Carol 68. 85 Cardenas. Debbie 53. Enders, Renee 61 Healy. Mary 57 Maisch. Efcse 54. 82. 54. 87. 95 Enders, Walter 35 Hector. Silvia 93 85. 89. 93 Cardenas. Eileen 23. Englese. Tommy ... 9. 22. Heffernan. John 62. 98 Mancini. Groce 60. 61. 30. 32 35. 87. 104. 105. 112. 113. 114 Heffernan. Jim 62. 98 91 Carvajal. Idania 61. 90 Enriquez. Kim ... 3. 13. Hegorty. Kris 22. 26. 38 Mancini. Nicky 101 Carwash 12 53. 95. 110 80. 82. 83. 95. 105. 116. 117 Manso. Pepe 6. 9. 14. Casanova. Yvette 53 Enriquez. Michelle .. 98 Hernandez. Lazara . 19. 22. 25. 40. 104. 105. 106. 112 Casey. James 88. 98. Enriquez. Sylvia 9. 13. 38. 85 Marcel. Arleen 113 14. 19. 24. 30. 35. 82. Hernandez. Rosa 53 Marrero. Brundda 10. 12. Cheerleaders 96 84. 86. 89 Herrera. Ana 38. 50. 85 19. 21. 41. 82. 85 Chico. Angel 61 Entenza. Juan 35 Herrera, Pedro 56. 98 Martinez. Carmen 56. 53 Espinosa. Claudia ... 90 Heslm. Pamela 53 58. 90 85 Esposito. Robert 57 Higgins. Eileen 19. 38 Martinez. Mildred 62 Clavareza. Mary 57 Everett. Joe 113 Higgins. Pat 59 Martinez. Patricia 62 Clavareza. Monica 22. Focchini. Joe 23. 35. Hllferty. Susan 9 Masquerade 18 33. 50. 82. 90. 93 84. 89. 104. 105 Hilton. Debb e 96. 97 Mastropierro. Danny ... 13. 19. 33 Index 143 41. 82. 84. 88. 89. 101. 112 Matero. Ernest 74 Mayer. Sheldon 71 McAnemy. Patrick 58 McBreen, Kely 54 McCollum. Lynn 58 McEldowney. Kim 19 McGowan. M e 54. 104. 105 McKenna. John 58. 84. 85. 86 McLaughBn. Eileen 22. 41. 93 McLoughhn. Jkrvny 58. 104. 142 McLoughbn. John 108 McLoughfcn. Ronnie 10. 19. 27. 41 McNamara. John 69 Mendez. Manuel 41 Mendez. Robert 6. 104. 112. 115 Mendez. Soraya 54. 85. 103 Meyer. Ray 74 Mezzina, Cosmo 24. 41 Mezzina. John 62 Michkowski. Missy 9. 18. 42. 96 Miller. Borbara 18. 25. 42 Milter. Christopher 54 Miller. Joann .... 62. 91. 110 Miller. Joseph 54 MiSan. Chessie 58. 97 Milfcan. M e 54. 104 Miranda. Marlene 22. 26. 42. 80. 93 Mitchell. Robert . . 17. 110 Moinaro. Jeonette 26. 42. 93. 117 Montalvo. Evelyn 35. 42 Montes de Ora. Maria 54 Moore. Glenn . 54. 108. 109 Mora. Martn 113 Moroles. Elizabeth 62 Moreno. Diego 42. 101 Moreno. Freddy 62. 101 Mulder. David 43 Moylan. David 58. 112 Munoz. Maria 76 Munoz. Rachel . 58. 97 Murphy, Meriiee 52. 54 Murdo. Claire 56. 58. 85. 95. 117 Nafash. Brian 56. 58. 85. 112 Nafash. Ray National Honor 58. 85. 112 Society 85 Nelson. Claire Nerses an, Car mg 71 Nersesian. Janice 58. 96. 117 Nerses� an. Koren 22. 25. 43. 82. 83. 85. 87. 103 Oakley. Mary 8. 19. 43 O'Connor. Karen 12. 23. 43. 110 O'Connor. Undo 43. 85 O'Donnel. Donna 54 O'Nei. Evelyn 72 Oliveri. Peter 15. 66 Onorevole. Richard 65 Opening 3 Ortega. Alex 43 Ortega. Ray 22. 26. 44. 104. 105. 115. 142 Ortiz. Charlene 22. 25. 36. 44. 50. 82. 83. 85. 86. 119 Ortiz. Frank 6. 9. 13. 44. 104. 105. 108. 109 Oses. Oscar 58 Pabon. Mona 19. 44. 49 Pace. Donna 54 Pace. Frank 62 Pacheco. Fatima 62 Paez. Jose 54 Palodino. Peter 54 PaBodino. Ron 54. 85 Palmer!. Steve 58. 112 Pantoja. Antonio ... 62 PooMo. Mchoel 54 Porekh. Bhamini 44 Parekh. Heena 58 Pasquale. Frank 11. 44. 79. 104. 105 Pastore. Carlos 106 Passarotti. John 72. 89 Paz. Afc e 58. 104 Pena. Bdly 58. 84 Pena. Yoke line 19. 44 People Divider 29 Perdomo. Mariela 54 Pertesis. Irene 62 Pertesis. Mina 59 Pere z. Jose ... 22. 45. 107 Perez. Juan 112 Perez. Maggie 54. 84. 85. 86 Perez. Mario 58 Perez. Mansd 58 Periaza. Patricia ..... 54 Peters. Kathy 19. 45 Peters. Kenneth 55 Petrino. Cathy ... 19. 45. 46 Petrizzo. John 91 PetruBo. Sandy 97 Petruzzella. Rose 55. 85 Phdkps. Doreen 55 Philips. Jennifer 12. 22. 45. 82. 84 Phillips. Lisa Picdnimi. Agnes 58. 93 Picdninni. Sergio .... 23. 45. 101 Pinto. Elena 55 Polanco. Elva 62. 103 Pdazzi. George 69 Porto. Alberto ........ 62 Porto. Maggie 55 Quidor. Jackie 10. 20. 54. 55. 85. 96 Quidor. Tricia 3. 9. 10. 20. 22. 27. 50. 85. 87. 94. 95 Quintana. David .... 62 Quintero. Leticia ... 62 Rocanati. Angela 60. 62 Rack. Cindy 59. 96 Ragno, Carl 104 Ramos. Ana 63 Rea. Christopher .... 63 Rea. Joe 45 Rea. Lisa 52. 55. 94. 95 Rea. Victoria 98 Reardon. Ned 68. 104. 105 Remember Whens 28 Rendme. Tonla 46 Reyes. Carios 46 Ros. Maria 63 Rivera. AwBda 63 Rivera. Domingo .... 46. 104. 105 Rivera. Iris 63. 90. 95 Rivera, Maribel 46 Rivera. Monica 56. 59. 95. 110 Rivera. Orlando 46. 77. 104. 105 Rivera. Yadira 3. 9. 13. 23. 46. 95 Rivero. Carmen 63. 79 Rivero. Pedro 26. 46. 50. 85. 89 Robles. Maganta 63 Rodriguez. Frank ... 59. 85. 104 Rodriguez. Jose 59 Rodriguez. Lourdes 59 Rodriguez. Norma . 59 Rodriguez. Patriz .... 59. 76 Rodriguez. Rdseth 63 Rodriguez. Silvia 55. 85 Roman. Henry 55 Romero. Alex 47 Ronchi. James 59 Ronchi. Nick 106 Rosodo. Velma 55. 110 Rosario. Frank 63. 113 Rosenburg. Michele 55. 85 Roti. Marty 74 Rovito. John 108 Rubin. David .......... 12. 30. 71 Ruu. Artie ........... 55. 104. 112 Ruiz. Chanty ............... 59. 85. 96. 117 Ruppert. Frances ................ 73 Ruppert. Vincent ................ 65 Russo. Thomas ............... 72. 86 Sainate. Cynthia ........... 56. 93 Sanabria. Ricky ............ 20. 21 Sangflk). Joe .............. 59. 84. 85. 86 Songilo. Maria ............. 10. 52. 79. 96 Santana. Robert 55. 112 Santiago. Glenda ............ 3. 13. 23. 30. 47. 80. 95 Santos. George .............. 6. 10. 20. 21. 47. 79. 107 Santos. Pablo ......... 19. 41. 47 Santos. Yolanda ............ 60. 63. 90. 95 Sardoas. Oddys ................. 56. 59. 85. 90. 95 Sariminasian. Kehan ............. 63 Sass. Carl ............ 19. 24. 27. 45. 47. 82. 84. 88. 89 Schiageter. Aibie .............. 22. 47. 104. 105 Schloman. Kathe 60. 69 Schmodei, Donna ............ 18. 30. 47 Schichtel. Alen ................ 68. 69. 78 School Play ..................... 20 Scrivanich. John ........... 63. 98 Secretaries ..................... 73 Senior Directory ................ 51 Senior Officers Reps 30 Senior Polls .................... 24 Seniors ......................... 31 Shah. Manisha .............. 25. 48 Sheley. Teresa ............. 70. 90 Sidani. Walid ............ 60. 106. 108 Silanueva. Marilyn 98 Sindo. Ida ................. 48. 49 Singer, Debbie ............. 63, 79 Singer. Michelle ............... 20. 52. 54. 55. 84. 86. 96 Sirico. Jennie .................. 59 Sirio. Louis ................... 55 Soccer ........................ 100 Softbal ....................... 116 Soimes. Mark ................... 59 Sola. Margarita ................. 63 Sophomore Officers . Reps .......................... 56 Sophomores ...................... 57 Spanish Club .................... 90 Spinosa. Gina .............. 19. 25. 48. 96. 103 Sports Divider .................. 99 Sports Feature ................. 120 Stepkovich. JoAnn .......... 55. 76 Stockfish. Lorrle ............... 59 Speer, leana ............... 59. 87 Stein. Jeffrey .................. 59 Stonehouse. Marc ................ 48 Student Council ................. 86 Student Life Divider ............. 5 Student Life .................... 6 Suarez. Inez .............. 61. 63. 90. 97 Suarez. Mario ................... 98 Suivan. Moira ............. 21. 59. 84. 85. 103. 116. 117 Superintendent and Staff ......................... 65 Szczyradowski, Ana .............. 7. 26. 48 Tabat. MicheBe 59 Tabat. Sherry .............. 63. 97 Table of Contents ................ 2 Terlizzi. Jimmy ............. 7. 19. 48. 50. 79. 85 Terpak. Richard ........... 68. 69. 104. 105, 117 Thomas. Leah .......... 52. 55. 96 Thdman. Frances ................. 65 Throgmorton. Brian ............. 55 Throgmorton. Nason .............. 63 Tierney. James .................. 55 Tierney. Scott .................. 63 Tirodo. EBzabeth ................ 63 Title Page ...................... 1 Tiwari. Rookie .............. 59. 84 Top Ten ......................... 50 TorreHas. Miquel ........... 49. 84 Torres. Carmen ............ 52. 55. 90. 92 Torres. Hannia ............. 23. 49. 110 Track ........................... 118 TuBo. John .................. 88. 91 Turok. Susan .................... 70 Urchuk. Thomas .................. 72 Volderama. Nancy ............... 23. 49. 86 Volderama. Teresa ............... 55 Valentine. Danny ................ 84 Valentino, Beth ............ 55. 96. 103. 120 Valentino. Eileen ............... 73 Valentino. Joe .................. 63 Vazquez. Daniel ................. 55 Vega. Maribel ................... 55 Veras. Elizabeth ................ 55 Veras. Jose 63. 106. 113 Vicana. Graciela ............ 63. 90 Vide!. Nydia ................ 60. 63 Viera. Nelson .................. 112 Vilacis. Maria .............. 59. 90 Vltulono. Nora ............... 3. 14. 19. 25. 30. 49. 119 Walsch. Debbie .................. 117 Walsch. Jimmy .............. 58. 59. 104. 112 Wikens. Todd ..................... 55 Wlson. Mary ...................... 70 Witsie. Nicole ................... 59 Wisniewski. Joseph ............... 66 Wispe. Victor ................... 106 Wispe. Virginia ............. 20. 59 Wits . Bily ................ 59. 112 Wits . Nancy ............... 12. 19. 30. 49. 78 Wolf. Modeine .................... 73 Wrestling ....................... 108 XhemaH. Jl ....................... 63 Yasson. Raymond ................. 70 Yglesias. Anna ............. 56. 59, 85. 90. 91. 95 Younger. Joyce ................... 63 Yu. Tien-Tien ................... 49 Zapata. Zoia ..................... 59 Zenith ........................... 82 Zitzman. Edward .................. 74 Zurita. Juio ..................... 59 144 Index WAUVnUITH mUHHINC. COMPANY MARCIUNI MIUOIRI M M