Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1983 volume:

Zenith ’83 Weehawken High School 53 Liberty Place Weehawken, Wew Jersey 07087 Volume 56 Go Witli The Plow! TOP LEFT: Janet Gonzalez and Debbie Walsh lead senior girls in calisthenics during gym class. TOP RIGHT: “TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS” - National Honor Society members Maggie Perez, Maria Sangillo, Dosinda Huerta, Leonora Lamanita, Elise Malsch, and Lee Ann Behrens (standing) plant tulips on the side of the school as their yearly service project. ABOVE: Mabel Alvarez dazzles her classmates with her computer skills. RIGHT: Soda, potato chips, and popcorn are some favorites in the “balanced diet” of Weehawken High School students. 2 Opening TOP LEFT: Jackie Quidor, co-captain of the cheerleaders, flashes some of her charisma. ABOVE: “GO FLY A KITE, said art teacher George Polazzi, so that's exactly what Karen Koprowski. Debbie Cardenas, Thomas Hansberry, and Elise Malsch are going to do. It’s hard sometimes to keep up with changes occurring all around you. especially when all of them seem to come about simultaneously. Just in the past year, Weehawken High School students have seen the senior class diminish from 125 graduates to 100. Teams are now playing in the Bergen County Scholastic League, so they can compete with schools that have similar enrollments. The year- book is reduced in size from 81 i x 11 to 7W' x 10W . The town of Weehawken itself has also undergone various changes. Charley's Park has been torn down and a little league field has been built in its place. The local government changed its form to rule by a town council and taxes have risen. Despite these changes - and more - Weehawken students have proven that they are adaptable and resilient and perfectly capable of GOING WITH THE FLOW! ■ Opening 3 LEFT: At Lerner’s clothing store. Joey Sangillo dresses some mannequins for display. INSET: Catching a breath between dances. Silvia Rodriguez and Eva Lopez pause for some refreshments. 4 Student Life Divider A Student’s Work Is Sever Done! It is sheer determin- ation which propels Weehaw- ken High School students into the streets seeking employment. Each has different rea- sons for working, whether it be for money or experience. The jobs vary from working in restaurants to jobs in fast food chains. Some jobs will lead to career choices which will affect these students’ futures. One diligent student is JoAnn Stepkovich, who works at St. Francis Community Health Center in Jersey City. JoAnn has attended vocational school since junior year, studying dental assisting. She now works for an oral surgeon and an orthodontist. JoAnn is motivated by both money and exper- ience. She feels this will help her to attain her goal of attending dental school. Not only does JoAnn work five days a week at St. Francis, but she also works as a ticket taker at the Meadow- lands. Joe Sangillo worked for the summer at Lerner’s and now works three days a week from four to nine, opening and count- ing shipment, arranging fixtures and handling customer service. He feels that for the hours he puts in the pay is good. Being editor of the newspaper, a member of the National Honor Society and of the Student Council take up a great deal of time but he feels it is worth it and as long as it doesn’t interfere with his grades he’ll continue working. Another type of job is babysitting. When done on a regular basis, as in the case of junior Anna Marie DelVescovo the responsibility is tremen- dous. Anna Marie watches two children, ages four and nine while their mother works as a nurse. Anna Marie must feed and clean up after the children and still finds it easy to do her homework because of the TOP: JoAnn Stepkovich prepares the next patient for the dentist. ABOVE: Busy filing, Donna Mezzina performs one of her many tasks in the school office. 6 Jobs LEFT: Programming a computer is one of Janice Nersesian’s duties for Independent Marketing Service. BOTTOM LEFT: With winter approach- ing, Joe Sangillo arranges racks of coats at Lerner's Store. BOTTOM RIGHT: During a hectic day of babysitting, Anna Marie DelVes- covo takes advantage of a brief moment to study with Penny. home environment. She is un- able to join many extra- curricular activities because of working and school but feels that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Janice Nersesian works with computers as a programmer. She used her past experience with Weehawken’s computer class to obtain the job with Independent Marketing Service. She feels she is getting a head start; career projections show the computer field is becoming highly competitive. The job does interfere with cheering but since Janice wishes to pursue a career in computers she feels the experience is invaluable. Senior Donna Mezzina works in the principal’s office. Donna obtained the job utilizing the skills she acquired during junior and senior year while taking business courses. Donna is able to maintain her position on the tennis team by having a flexible schedule. She works lunch- times when the tennis team is practicing and after school in the off-season. Donna works both for the money and the experience. Donna would like to attend business school and become a legal secretary. Experience gained while working in high school can be priceless when first facing the job market. These and many other working students are well on their way to becoming responsible people in the working world. H Jobs 7 Out to Lunch { i -y unchtime is my favorite per- 8 iod.” That’s the understa- tement of the year, coming from everyone and anyone who attends our school. Not that we don’t like our classes - but it’s much more fun to just “hang-out” with friends for an hour each day. During lunch students usually divide into many groups and go their separate ways, the most obvious being the lunchroom, where you can get ticket lunch or buy your own. Although some actually eat in the lunchroom, many sit outside or on the steps. We do get some complaints, but generally no one minds. Another popular place for lunch is Minners Little Store. Being so close to the school, it’s easy to get to. Those who like to walk a few blocks are found near the hotdog stand, in the pizzeria or even at home. TOP: Students gather around Chic the hot dog man. CENTER: Pat Bradley and Anna Marie DelVescovo talk over lunch in Mr. Colasurdo’s room, a favorite spot to eat. RIGHT: Hanging-out in front of the school are a group of students before the bell rings. 8 Student Life and Out on t lie Town When the bell rings at 2:35, Weehawken High School students go off into many different directions. There are a variety of things they do while not in school. Many team and squad members practice in our gym, other elementary schools or in warm weather, on the library lawn or at the field. Other students work a job to help their families or themselves. Some stick around outside, while still others just go home and relax after a long, hard day at school and watch soap operas. This leaves them well rested for the ftiany activities students enjoy at night, the most popular being “hanging out,” near the rink, at Kathy’s Pub or in the bluffs, and cruising in cars. Movies are also a good place to go if you want to get out of your house. Not everyone does, but if you look hard enough a few people are home doing what else? Homework! Weekends are times to visit friends whom you normally do not see during the week. It’s also nice to spend some time with your family. For our students however, Friday and Saturday nights are times to dance the night away in various discos which include Studio 54, Xenon and Ice Palace - if no one is throwing a party, of course! Sunday is a day to relax, for what comes after that? Monday. Back to school again! ■ Top: Beth Valentino, Linda Handel and Maria Sangillo take time out to rest during lunchtime. Left: A group of students celebrate at the football field, another favorite hangout, the night before the first game. Student Life 9 Up With The Joneses! Going with the flow doesn’t necessari- ly mean going along with the crowd. Our students follow no trend, but they do represent a conglomeration of opinions, expressions and emotions. The fashion in our school has no certain style. It can vary from the ruffle and tuxedo look to faded jeans and leather. The ruffle and tuxedo look, usually in black and white, can be worn with any desired length in a skirt accompanied by a white ruffle shirt. Bow ties usually top off the outfit with either flat shoes or ankle boots. Worn and faded jeans have remained popular, topped off by either leather or denim jackets. The traditional black leather is no longer dominant; leather now comes in shades from the brightest reds to the lightest shades of purple. Hairstyles are becoming more expres- sive of student’s personalities and their own beliefs through styling. There is a more severe type of cut with shorter lengths and new coloring effects. Many students are influenced by popular music groups such as The Clash. The Stray Cats, Bow Wow Wow and A Flock of Seagulls. These groups styles expand from the same basic cut, very short and close in the back and long on top. Even the lead female singer from Bow Wow Wow has a hairstyle resembling that worn by the Mohican Indians, the sides being shaved with a long vertical strip running on the top and down the back. A few students have experimented with this particular style, but it is slowly fading. Different variations are less drastic and still popular with many female students. Many students were influenced by popular music groups. One of the many ways students were able to view these groups was through MTV (Music Television). This is a cable channel which supplies 24 hours of video music and is hosted by five “veejays.” Students are able to see their favorite groups in many different areas of music. Another recently popularized way of listening to music is with a personal recording device, like a Sony Walkman. On the TV scene, not only are there the usual daytime dramas, but there are more soaps on in the evening, and they have become just as TOP: One of the many popular fashions this year was the ankle boot. ABOVE: Also in style this year are denim jackets, like this Stray Cats one, with the names and logos of popular groups. 10 Fads and Fashions TOP LEFT: Popping in to say hello. E. T. leaves us his phone number and tells us to keep in touch. TOP RIGHT: Showing their own personal styles Debbie Walsh and Sara Bardenas enjoy an autumn day outdoors. ABOVE: We will never listen to music the same way again, after seeing MTV. explicit. Although General Hospital is still viewed largely by the young, an older crowd is attracted by the sizzling nighttime dramas. These high-suspense thrillers deal with power struggles, illegitimate chil- dren and after-hour affairs. For the family viewing hour. CBS has capitalized on the family viewing hour. “Square Pegs por- trays the Valley Girl through Jenny, who speaks in a secret language, which will gag you with a spoon.” or make you want to bag your face.” The whole series originated from the song by Moon Unit Zappa, which satirizes the California lifestyle of the San Fernando Valley. A more likeable character arrived on the silver screen this summer courtesy of Steven Speilberg. E. T. (The Extra Terrestrial) has cap- tured the hearts of many at the end of the movie, opening the way for avid E. T. fans to pursue their new found obsession by purchasing every thing from E. T. dolls, sheets, video cartridges and much, much more. With an over abundance of video arcade games the manufacturers decided it was time to invade America’s home. Various technical equipment enabled the average family to take part in space battles and aid poor alien creatures to return to their homes. The smurf is one such creature, always facing the danger of the outside world discovering its town. These little creatures try to main- tain their peaceful environment on Saturday mornings. With a Christ- mas special. Smurf figurines and other Smurf paraphenalia. they have made their way into our hearts. Filling our homes and emptying our pockets, many of this year's fads are already coming to an end. Those that are valuable will become lasting parts of our lives.H Fads and Fashions 11 Royalty Crowned at Pep Rally i o Dance Tills Year No Homecoming Queen dance? But why? This was the question on most student’s minds when it was learned that a long standing tradition was being broken. Thomas Russo, student council ad- viser, felt that it would be better to announce the winners at the annual Thanksgiving pep rally. In recent years there had been some vandalism and a definite lack of interest in attending the dance. This change brought sighs of disbelief and unhappiness from students, but they soon got caught up in the flow of events Enthusiasm was sparked at the pep rally by expectant students throwing rice and confetti while they awaited the announcement of the 1983 winners. To prolong the excitement, the color guard, flaggies, and cheerleaders provided upbeat routines and peppy cheering. Captains of the fall sports also announced members and varsity teams, bringing them to the center of the gym for recognition. 12 Homecoming Tricia Quidor, last year’s Queen, an- nounced the names of all the people who were in the “run for royalty.” Flashbulbs popped, and cameras clicked as students took pictures of their friends walking in ceremony around the gym. As these formalities were carried out the audience grew more and more impatient. Finally the moment came and the Homecoming Queen and King were presented to the spectators amid cheers of approval. Queen Maria Sangillo and King Michael Millan were tremendously happy as they were presented with their crowns and other gifts, while well meaning friends congratulated thcm.H Opposite page, top: A tearful Homecoming Queen. Maria Sangillo. is escorted to her coronation by Assistant Principal Joseph Wisniewski and Principal Peter Olivieri. Bottom: Homecoming Queen and King Maria Sangillo and Mike Millan. Left: An expectant silence fell upon the gym as Tricia Quidor, last year’s Queen, announced the winners. Bottom: HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN RUNNERS-UP: Second runners-up. Lisa Rea. Iraklis Bourinaris; first runners-up. Soraya Mendez. Robert Mendez; third runners-up. Artie Ruiz, Karen Koprowski; fourth runners-up, Linda Handel. Hector Santini (not pictured). Homecoming 13 Gliosties Grlioulies ... C C t was awesome!” Ex- I cellent!” Great!” The .A. best party I’ve ever gone to!” Can we do it again?” These were the enthusiastic replies seniors gave when asked about the Senior Masquarade which was held on the Friday night before Halloween weekend. The day before, a handful of seniors decorated the music room with a good many orange and black balloons, paper witches and pumpkins. The rest of the seniors were frantically trying either to rent a costume or make one themselves. “The best party I’ve ever gone to.” The party really seemed to get into swing after the parents of tin soldiers and butterflies had vanished with their anxious cameras. The students obviously enjoyed the evening tremendous- ly when they refused to stop dancing. Sodas were quickly snatched, then drunk while dancing, food was forgotten and almost everyone danced non-stop from eight to twelve o’clock pm. 14 Senior Masquarade TOP: Funniest costume. Artie Ruiz and Mafia leader Henry Roman. LEFT: Most original. Roberta Blake as Joe Cool. ABOVE: Juan Perez. Sergio DeMarco. Aldo Gomez. Henry Roman. Artis Ruiz. Robert Mendez. Robert Santana, and Iraklis Bourinaris make up quite a motley crew. i TOP LEFT: Best couple. Donna Macina and Soraya Mendez. TOP RIGHT: Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio portrayed by Clara Lopez and Silvia Rodriguez. LEFT: Pregnant angel Rosie Lopez. ABOVE: Black and gold butterfly. Elise Malsch Senior Masquarade 15 . . . Things That Go Bump In the iVlglit In fact, there was so much food left untouched that on the following Monday afternoon sen- iors trotted up to the music room again to devour the cake and cold cuts they were too busy to notice on the night of the masquerade. Halfway through the night senior polls were announced and cheers and squeals of delight echoed throughout the brightly lit music room while winners were congratulated by well meaning friends. Toward the end of the dance, prizes were awarded to Roberta Blake (most original), Donna Macina and Soraya Mendez (best couple), and Maggie Perez, (best disguise). Two persons’ tickets were also snatched from a hat and awarded $5.00 each as a door prize. Not only were the costumes and dancing successful but social ties were strengthened by the extraordinary night. One senior said “I wish we could always be this close - people who were usually distant were suddenly very warm and friendly to me.” Another said, “Couldn’t we have been like this all four years? It seems we’re just getting to know each other - let’s have one more year after this!” ■ 16 Senior Masquerade TOP LEFT: Tarzan Mike Millan. mafia leader Henry Roman and Debbie Walsh. TOP RIGHT: Dosinda Huerta as Annie Oakley and Lee-Ann Behrens as Indiana Jones. ABOVE: Tinkerbell Beth Valentino and Lisa Rea as a nun. LEFT: Bumblebee Jose Paez takes a break from dancing. Senior Masquerade 17 Ready, Get Set, . . . t was hunting season again, college hunting that is, and students were stalking guidance with a barrage of questions. These areas covered admission criteria, financial aid and other pertinent areas that just had to be answered. However, the most important question seemed to be, Just how important are SAT's?”, something that seemed to haunt everyone. The test, some said, was totally unfair as a determinant of their future. Not everyone could take a test requiring such deep concentration under the immense stress. “Just how important are the SAT’s?” When the results arrived, pandemonium broke loose. Unfortunately for some, the outcome was not as expected and they were forced to cope with shattered dreams. Others though, were overjoyed to find they had done as well as or better than anticipated. For those artistically inclined, there was also the thought of portfolios. Most of these students had started portfolios a year in advance. Yet there were those who procrastinated and found time running out. TOP: At the Coliseum. Donna O'Donnell, Rosie Lopes, and Debbie Walsh glance at the directory for information. ABOVE: Maria Sangillo. Eva Lopez. Silvia Rodriguez. Clara Lopez, and Maggie Perez stop to confer about their findings. 18 College College One group of seniors not bothered with the SAT’s or portfolios were those considering secretarial schools and other vocationally oriented fields as well as the less competitive colleges. Their common ground was deciding exactly where they were heading. Whether it was Columbia, Rutger’s or Katherine Gibbs, the choices had to be made, and fast, because applications deadlines were rapidly approaching. Students hoped to narrow their choices by visiting their prospective colleges in order to get a more direct insight. Being exposed to a college atmosphere was the only way to reassure inquisitive minds and erase all fears. Seniors also took advantage of their annual visit to the college fair. There they bombarded college representatives with a variety of questions ranging from life on campus, competition and athletics to fraternities and academic requir- ements. Besides the seniors, to whom all this was requisite, juniors too began to realize the only way to do things right was by starting early. The expressions in the faces of the seniors gave the impression that sometimes the hunters become the prey.B TOP: At the Columbia University booth, Clara Lopez and Silvia Rodriguez take time out to sign out requests for applications. CENTER: Maluk Intriago, Silvia Rodriguez, and Maria Sangillo descend the stairs of the Columbia University library. ABOVE: Soraya Mendez, Mabel Alvarez, Iraklis Bourinaris and Shirley Hallerman return from a lunch break at Burger King. College 19 An Awesome Foursome Bobby Mendez A familiar face to all Weehawken fans is that of Bobby Mendez. He has demonstrated his athletic ability in football, basketball and baseball. Not only do fans appreciate him but his coaches consider him a very valuable asset. This is especially true in the case of his basketball coach, Brian Long, who sincerely states, “I wish I had three other Bobby Mendezes on my team.” When asked what sport he would most like to play in college, he replied, ‘‘Baseball is my strongest sport and I really enjoy being on the field.” Even though Bobby is graduating this year he is leaving behind many memorable moments for his peers to look back on. Being an all around athlete takes much determination, but according to Mr. Terpak, Weehawken’s football coach, He’s a fine team player and if a lot of his teammates had his positive attitude toards things we would have done better.” When Anna Yglesias first began drawing, it was usually houses or mountains. Now Anna has developed one character extensively. The “Ink-It” was first developed last summer by Anna as just a few circles on paper. She then saw how it resembled an ink blot and named it accordingly. Anna sent this character and several other characters to the Dispatch but was turned down because she was too inexperienced. This didn’t discourage Anna, who would like to attend Parsons Art School or an art school in Spain. She would like to use her talents through art therapy or possibly become a commercial artist. Anna prefers surrealistic art, especially done by Gervasio Gallardo. H Anna Yglesias 20 Student Life Tom Maynard Beginning in a new school is tough for anyone, but Special Education Student Tom Maynard has made the transition easily, with the help of Miss Joan Iaconetti. Tom has grown fond of Weehawken High School since he transferred because of the help he has received through the Special Education Program. He attends English, Math and Reading classes in the morning with Miss Iaconetti. He also has Advanced Foods with Mrs. Lampman which he enjoys because he is able to use his hands and finds it challenging to try new things. In the afternoon Tom attends vocational school where he learns basic skills to improve his vocabulary and math skills. Even though Tom enjoys vocational school, he likes the larger atmosphere at Weehawken and the help he receives from the teachers. Tom has hopes of becoming a mechanic or a chef but for now is content just to make friends and finish high school. With the outstanding characteristics that Tom displays in everything he does, these goals should be reached. I Moira Sullivan A star is born! Well, maybe not yet, but if Moira Sullivan has it her way her name will be up in lights pretty soon! Moira began acting in 1979 when she had a minor part in Guys and Dolls, performed by the St. Michael’s Theatre Group. Moira took to acting immediately because she enjoys being on stage and in front of people. Aside from doing plays for the drama class, of which she has been a part since freshman year, Moira also belongs to the St. Michael’s Theatre Group. The group has performed such plays as Guys and Dolls, Music Man, Man of LaMancha and Fiddler on the Roof, under the direction of Joe Niglia. Moira uses her experiences from doing school plays like American Christmas Carol, Up the Down Staircase, Jenny Kissed Me, Alias Ms. Santa Claus and Night of January the Sixteenth, which Moira is directing. Moira someday wishes to become a professional actress but for now is content to gain as much experience as she can. ■ Student Life 21 The Stage Is Set The E.R.A. came to Weehawken when the drama class participat- ed in one of this year’s produc- tions, Alias Ms. Santa Claus, a feminist’s view of Christmas. The second production. The Night of January 16, continued the tradition of an all-school play. The plot revolved around a murder, the trial and the possible conviction of the victim’s girlfriend with the audience serving as the jury. Participants all contributed to make the play a success. Some enthusiastic students gave up their lunch time and free time after school in order to perfect the play. The success of the play, however, wasn’t solely dependent on the actors, but also on the tech theater students who put in hours of hard work building props, arranging the lighting and changing scenery. ■ TOP LEFT: Nicole Wiltsie, Tara Sullivan. Pauline Reyes, and Leah Thomas at a blocking rehearsal. TOP RIGHT: Terence Egan instructs tech theater students Bernie Dorsey. Patrick Cannon, and Robert Peters on the construction of props. ABOVE: Joe Rea and Oliver Kalebota handled lighting and scenery for the productions. 22 Drama Tech Theater TOP: A scene from the production of Alias Ms. Santa Claus featuring Maria Sangillo and Moira Sullivan. LEFT: Terry Maloney begins construction of the jury box for The Night of January 16. ABOVE: Nicole Wiltsie. Maria Sangillo. Pauline Reyes, and Leah Thomas in the early script reading phase of the Christmas production. Drama Tech Theater 23 LEFT: Awaiting the bell, Anthony Sciancalepore. Nicky Spaccavento, and Ron Palladino catch up on the latest gossip. INSET: At the bonfire that ushered in the football season. Soraya Mendez’ smile also lights up the night. 24 People Divider During a freezing cold day at Weehawken Stadium spectators and squad members warm-up while watching the football team’s victory over Wood- ridge. 7 People Divider 25 Money Flows In for Seniors Senior year is the last opportunity students have to raise money to go toward their prom, class trip, yearbook, and cap and gown. In order to add to their funds, seniors diligently sold Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and candy. Besides these successful sales, each individual senior paid dues which went into his private account. The senior prom was held at the Manor in West Orange. TOP LEFT: SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS, secretary Lisa Rea. president Linda Handel, vice president Maria Sangillo. NOT PICTURED, treasurer Leah Thomas. TOP RIGHT: Adviser Craig Berteele. ABOVE: HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES: Dosinda Huerta, Mariela Perdomo, Soraya Mendez. 26 Senior Class Officers and Reps Lucy Acemyan Mabel Alvarez Jacqueline Arellano Robert Acosta Alexis Antonetti Lazara Bardinas TOP: Ronald Palladino and Joann Stepkovich take a break while Leah Thomas and Anthony Sciancalepore exchange notes. CENTER: SENIOR POLL WINNERS. Most Popular — Maria Sangillo and Michael Millan. Best Looking — Janet Gonzalez and Anthony Sciancalepore. ABOVE: Nicest Eyes — Maria Sangillo and Nicholas SpSccavento Kh- . i Seniors 27 Miss Pcrc Goes To Washington Washington D.C. is a long way from Weehawken. but Milagros Perez, a member of the Student Council, found herself there for a week during March. During her stay Maggie, as she likes to be called, rubbed shoulders with senators, diplomats, representa- tives and FBI and CIA agents and attended classes in government operations and civic responsibility conducted by some of them. Maggie had to meet certain requirements in order to go. The student chosen to represent Weehawken had to have an average higher than 2.5, had to demonstrate leadership ability and had to submit an essay explaining the importance of the trip and describing how it could help in future years. Maggie fulfilled all these requir- ements easily. She also had to be interviewed by members of the administration and guidance department, student council adviser Tom Russo, history teacher Neil Reardon and by members of the board of education. They all agreed that Maggie was indeed well qualified and selected her as the school representatives. Maggie felt that the trip was a wonderful and helpful experience - she hopes to someday work as a diplomat or in a post in the state department. And who knows - someday we might be blaming Milagros Perez for our tax increases ■ Lee - Ann Behrens Roberta Blake Odalys Chavez Iris Benitez Iraklis Bourinaris Carmela Cifarelli 28 Seniors TOP: In homeroom, senior Karen Koprowski tries to find the solution to an algebra problem. SENIOR POLL WINNERS. CENTER: Nicest Smile - Nicky Spaccavento and Soraya Mendez. ABOVE: Class Cuties — Nicky Spaccavento and Eva Lopez. Seniors 29 The Year That Was! The year 1982 has had its successes and its fail- ures. Many prospered yet many went under. One of the largest money makers was E.T.. a lovable little space creature, who was created by Steven Spielburg. E.T. warmed our hearts and produced millions not only for Steven Spielburg but for Neil Diamond, and Reese’s Pieces. Pac Man. Smurfs, Straw- berry Shortcake, and Garfield also overwhelmed young chil- dren. For young adults there were video games, home enter- tainment systems, and pocket sized electronic games. E.T. was not the only '82 movie smash. For the romantic type there was An Officer And A Gentleman, starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger, Airplane II The Sequel, and the newly released movie Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman. Many an angry football fan will remember the '82 football season for many years to come. With only a few games already played the NFL voted to strike. Locked in a stalemate the strike lasted 57 days but finally resolved with time for 9 games and hurried playoffs ahead. Jimmy Connors surprised the tennis world by defeating the reigning 23 year old champ John MacEnroe at Wimbledon. In medicine great advances were made when Dr. Barney Clark successfully received the first artifical heart implant. At the same time doctors are stumped in finding a cure for the virus herpes. One rapidly increasing problem is found in supermar- kets and pharmicies, with products bought by shoppers. This was first found in Chicago when members of an entire family were innocent victims of cyanide poisoning. There were other scares concerning other pain relievers and Hal- loween candy. The arrival of William Arthur Phillip Louis, heir to the British throne, was a big attraction to the media. Not only was the newborn the apple of everyone’s eye, but Princess Diana became more lovable in the eyes of her subjects. A great loss felt not only by British citizens but by people all around the world, was that of Princess Grace, whose tragic death in an auto accident was thought of as one of the year’s most unfortunate deaths. Other famous person- alities who have passed away during the year were Henry Fonda, an accomplished actor on the American screen. John Belushi, who was just begin- ning a successful career in movies, and the hilarious Paul Lynde, best known for his appearances on Hollywood Squares. SENIOR POLL WINNERS. Class Pin-Up - Robert Mendez and Janet Gonzalez. Kim Enriquez Aldo Gomez Varinia Grande John Forster Janet Gonzalez David Grimes 30 Seniors Shirley Hallerman Suzanne Hamer Linda Handel Thomas Hansberry Rosa Hernandez Pamela Heslin Even though deaths occur every minute of the day some are more publicized than others. Last January news spread quickly of a jet crashing into the Potamic River in Washington, killing 78 people. With quick reflexes concerned onlookers jumped into the freezing water as a last attempt to save drowning people. The daring attempt was success- ful for five people whose lives would otherwise have been lost. One of the biggest news items this year affecting all Americans was the plunging economy, a tragedy that affected most of the population. President Reagan had the highest federal budget deficit in the U.S. history. Even before the government had announced the recession people were limiting unnecessary items and luxuries, but now people have to cut down on necessities. With roadside camps a way of life, many are worried that they are signs of the future. The year 1982 brought some triumphs, but it also brought the world many unfortunate crises. In looking toward the future there are regions to be explored, answers to be found and new questions to ask.B SENIOR POLL WINNERS. Class Pals - FRONT: Donna O'Donnell, Debbie Walsh BACK: Kenny Peters, Anthony Sciancalepore. Nicky Spaccavento and Ron Palladino. Seniors 31 Getting Adjusted It must be awful to change high schools in your senior year, not to mention having to move out of the state. Michelle Singer underwent this experience because her father was offered a better job. She expected to move to North Carolina after senior year, not before, but uncontrollable circumstances made graduating from Weehawken High School impossible. What made it extremely difficult for Michelle, known as '■Mimi’’ to all her friends and teachers, to leave was the fact that she had lived in this town for 11 years, attended Weehawken schools all her life, and would leave her childhood friends behind. Besides this. Mimi was actively involved in many school activities: cheerleading, track, member of the student council, drama student, and writer for the school newspaper. She was even elected president of the student council in June and had to leave the office because of her transfer. Mimi didn’t want to move, because in a sense she would have to start her life all over again. She now attends a new high school with a population three times the size of Weehawken. has had to make new friends, and maybe change her life style and accent. Because of the distance. Mimi and her friends keep in touch by writing to each other. Because of Mimi’s easy-going personality and urge to be active, she was able to make new friends easily, and join somewhat the same activities that she participated in here. For instance, she is feature editor of the newspaper. Fikc Hi-zcttc, contributes to the student council revising committee, and has been given the lead in the spring play, and will also join track in the spring. She also has become a “keywanette”, a service club member, which is something new for her. The only difference between the people here and there, Michelle says, is the way they talk and the fact that they are experiencing last year's fads now. When she wore her punk boots, she found it very amusing that people had to go all the way to the capital to buy them. Even though Mimi misses Weehawken and her friends, one can see that she will have no trouble getting adjusted, meeting people, and getting involved. ■ Dosinda Huerta Maluk Intriago Steven Irving Karen Koprowski William Krieger Leonora Lamantia 32 Seniors Clara Lopez Vincent Lopez SENIOR POLL WINNERS. TOP: Class Dreamers — Kenneth Peters and Terry DiRenzo; CENTER: Most Talkative — Robert Santana and Rosie Lopez: ABOVE: Class Flirts — Aldo Gomez and Joann Stepkovich. Seniors 33 Kelly McBreen Michael McGowan Robert Mendez ABOVE: Luis Rodriguez and Mike Paolillo munch their lunch in the school cafeteria. SENIOR POLL WINNERS: Best Dressed Terry Valderama and Bob Mendez. Soraya Mendez Michael Millan Christopher Miller 34 Seniors Joseph Miller Michael Miske Maria Montes de Oca Merilee Murphy SENIOR POLL WINNERS: Most Sophisticated — Soraya Mendez and Artie Ruiz. FAR LEFT: Donna O'Donnell Donna Pace Three Cheers For Tlic Fans Who says Weehawken High School has no spirit? Surely not anyone who attends one of the Indians’ games. Although their pep rallies may not be the greatest, one thing’s for sure, there’s never a lack of fan participation when competing against other schools. Entering the BCSL League has created many pressures, one being the fact that the squads are now playing unfamiliar teams who feel the Indians must prove themselves worthy of being a part of their league. It isn’t easy! The fans really help by attending all of Weehawken’s home games and even traveling a bit to the away games on the fan bus or on their own. Having them there gives the teams inspiration and gets the players all “psyched up and ready to win. The fans include the Booster Club, par- ents and a wild bunch of students who aren’t afraid to bang a few bleachers. Among the things you’ll hear from this crew are: “Kill, crush, destroy!” Ta- na, Tana!” “You! You! You!” Hawken, we’re number one!” “We want the Dog” and other unquotables. Two loud leaders are Mike Millan (when he is not on the field as a football player) and Chris Devaney. who even get the gang to help out the cheerleaders! Being a fan takes a lot of patience, for example, coming out to support the teams in all sorts of weather and accepting a few losses. So for the fans - hip, hip. hooray! ■ I Seniors 35 Running On Empty! Graduation can make any student nervous but soon graduation just might be a cause to file for bankruptcy. In these lean years many students have looked to the government and colleges for financial aid. With tuitions per semester running anywhere between $4,000 and $10,000 living away from home and only slightly less when commuting, many ambitious students are not able to attend the colleges and universities of their choice. Added necessities, such as books, which run a minimum of $100 and tools for specializing in a trade, can send the bill into the $900’s. When commuting to a school there is the problem of transportation. The cost of maintaining a car, gas and insurance payments are all astronomical. Just getting a license will cost you $15. Inadequate public transportation makes community college much more attractive than suburban are a universities. But the problem of choosing a college may be faced only after taking college boards, the most infamous being the S.A.T. (Scholastic Aptitude Test). The cost for this test is $13 and for a preliminary test offered junior year the cost is $6. Then there is the cost of applying to a school. This is usually in the area of $15 to $25. Even though preparing for col- lege may look dismal and leaving high school to venture into the job market with unemployment at 12% sounds pretty bad, there is always the prom to look forward to. At only $65 a couple, including the $13 for prom pictures, the student and a guest are entitled to an evening of fun. A tuxedo rental will cost the gentlemen at least $50 and a prom dress approximately $100. Friends can rent a limosine and split the cost of $16 an hour among those attending. Year’s end also finds students exchang- ing $80-$ 150 worth of pictures with their friends. On graduation night, most students will be wearing their high school rings - trinkets which could cost up to $150. But they’ll be wearing something else, too • the broad smiles that convey the fact that all the expense was definitely worth it! ■ Jose Paez Ronald Palladino Mariela Perdomo Peter Paldino Michael Paolillo Juan Perez 36 Seniors SENIOR POLL WINNERS TOP: Most School Spirit - Steve Irving and Linda Handel; CENTER: Most Athletic • Iraklis Bourinaris and Rosie Lopez; ABOVE: Class Rebel - Mike Millan and Debbie Walsh. Seniors 37 Making The Scene Lisa Rea Carmen Robles Luis Rodriguez Silvia Rodriguez Henry Roman Michele Rosenberg SENIOR POLL WINNERS: Most Talented Karen Koprowski and Thomas Hansberry Ever since the Brendan Byrne Arena opened its doors in July of 81, crowds from all over the metropoli- tan area have been flocking to the arena for all its events. That includes the students of WHS. One person in particular is Joann Stepkovich. Joann attended vocational school to train as a dental assistant and this year has a job after school in that field. But teeth aren’t her only interests. She loves to go to concerts and see her favorite musicians live in person. In just the past year and a half Joann has already seen popular groups like the Police and Fleetwood Mac and solo artists Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers and Neil Diamond, just to name a few. But the most exciting concert she saw was the Rolling Stones on Nov. 7. 1981. “It was the best concert I’ve ever seen. I was sitting on an aisle seat and Mick Jagger came out into the audience and started singing to me. I wanted to jump out and attack him!” she says. To make the concert even more exciting and different the audience was treated to a fireworks display at the end of the show. Another favorite concert was on October 7. 1982 when Joann went to see John Cougar. When he came out on stage I absolutely freaked! Not all of the concerts Joann went to see were great. On Dec. 12. she saw Joe Jackson and according to her it was a very long and boring show, lasting from about 7 to 12. Concerts aren’t the only things Joann likes to see. She has also attended many sports events, the Ice Follies and the Barnum and Bailey Circus, all at the Meadowlands Arena. Usually most people have trouble finding out when these concerts are already sold out. Joann very rarely has this problem because her sister Lynn works at the Meadowlands as a ticket taker and usually saves one or two tickets to most of the events, especially concerts that she knows Joann would like to sec. Joann will probably continue her profession as a dental assistant, but she will always make time to attend concerts and see her favorite musicians. ■ 38 Seniors Aristides Ruiz Cynthia Sainato Maria Sangillo Robert Santana Hector Santini Nelly Sarmiento SENIOR POLL WINNERS: Most Likely to Succeed - Mike Paolillo, Silvia Ridriguez Taking a break from the many seminars given at the Columbia Scholastic Press Conference. Silvia Rodriguez. Maria Sangillo and Maluk Intriago browse through first place yearbooks from other schools. Seniors 39 Anthony Sciancalepore Louis Sirio Jose Sosa Nicholas Spaccavento Sara Bardinas and Mike Millan move on the dance floor while Debbie Walsh captures the spotlight with her unique style of dancing. 40 Seniors James Tierney Teresa Valderama Esther Valdivia Elizabeth Valentino Elizabeth Veras Debra Walsh “We’re Gonna Hock This Town” Xenon, Studio 54, The Red Parrot and The Underground are just a few of the new weekend get- aways Weehawken High School seniors have discovered. What brought on this sudden craze? According to Soraya Mendez, “I like to dance and meet new people. It feels great entering a disco. It’s like experiencing a whole new different world.” During the week, seniors save up their extra money in order to have enough for the “expensive but fun weekend, explains Bob Mendez. When it finally does come around, these students spend hours getting themselves all “spiffed up” to hit the discoteques. After that problem is out of the way a new crisis soon arises - finding a way to get to New York. After anxiously waiting on block-long lines, these in- dividuals have to now deal with the possibility of being rejected at the door because of their appearance and other reasons. Upon entering a disco, a totally different atmosphere unfolds. The pounding beat of the thundering music and multi- colored lights mesmerize the minds of those who enter. Excitement overcomes them as they step on to the dance floor and begin to “let loose, as Artie Ruiz puts it. Meeting new people becomes easy while dancing on the crowded floor. Others seem eager to join in with people they’ve never met and this can result in new relationships. Beautiful girls and freedom to do what you want,” is what keeps Mike Millan going back to discos. Mingling with the oppo- site sex is definitely a reason most people want to return. Going to discos can create opportunity for young people to get into drugs, but as Rosie Lopez puts it, “I get a natural ‘high’ from the music.” Dancing has been around for a very long time, but for these seniors - it’s just the begin- ning. I Seniors 41 Todd Wilkens Shujen Yu Not Pictured OSCAR ALONSO DEBBIE CARDENAS IVETTE CASANOVA ALICIA DE LA TORRE CARLOS IGLESIAS TERENCE MALONEY JACINTO 9UINONES JOSEPH REA TOP: Who says working for the Zenith isn’t fun? Not Elise Malsch or Clara Lopez. ABOVE: SENIOR POLL WINNERS. Class Clown — Donna O'Donnell and Robert Santana. ABOVE RIGHT: Friend- liest — Lisa Rea and Juan Perez. BELOW RIGHT: Shyest — Lucy Acemyan and James Tierney. 42 Seniors Senior Directory ALEXIS ANTONETTI 4606 Park Ave. Track 9. SARAH BARDINA 35-39 51st Street LEE ANN R. BEHRENS 163 High wood Ave. Indian Ink 9; Astronomy Club 10 - treasurer; Outdoor Club 11; Band 9,10.11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Photography 12. ROBERTA BLAKE 124 Highpoint Ave. Indian Ink 11.12; Zenith 12 - editor. IRAKLIS BOURINARIS (“GREEK”) 108 Hauxhurst Ave. Soccer 9,10.11,12 • captain; Track 9,10,11.12; Student Council H.R. Rep. 12. ODALYS CHAVEZ 3208 Pleasant Ave. Track 9. CARMELA CIFARELLI 121 Shippen St. Homeroom Rep. 9,10; Tennis 10; Nation- al Honor Society 10,11. MARGARITA COLLADO 45-14 Park Ave. SERGIO DEMARCO 82 Clifton Terrace Soccer 10,11,12; Track 10. FRANK DETRIZIO 19 Liberty Place (“LANK”) Basketball 9,10,11; Soccer 11,12; Student Council H.R. Rep. 10,11,12. THERESA DIRENZO 107 Maple St. Tennis 9; Homeroom Rep. 9. MOLLY ANN DUNKIN (“MOSQUITO BITES”) 28 Fulton St. Soccer 9. JOHN FORSTER 50 Fulton St. Baseball 9,10.11,12; Football 9; Zenith 12; National Honor Society 11,12. ALDO GOMEZ 73 Hackensack Ave. Football 11,12; wrestling 10; track 11. JANET GONZALEZ 20-48th Street Indian Ink 12; Literary magazine 12. VARINIA GRANDE (“VARI”) 24-50 Street Flagtwirler 10,11,12-Co-captain. SHIRLEY HALLERMAN 65-46th Street Basketball 9; Band 9,10; Flagtwirlers 11,12. LINDA HANDEL 419 Gregory Ave. Cheerleading 9,10,11- co-captain, 12 - captain; Class President 11,12; Track 9; Tennis 10; Runner up Football Queen. THOMAS HANSBERRY III 536 Hudson Ave. Band 9,10,11,12. DOSINDA HUERTA 52-47th Street Executive Council 11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Spanish Club 10; Astronomy Club - president; Zenith 10,12; Photography 11,12; Math League 11,12. MALUK B. INTRIAGO 45-22 Park Ave. Zenith 12; Indian Ink 12; Spanish Club 9; Literary Magazine 12. STEVEN P. IRVING (“IRV”) 131 Jane St. Football 9,10,11,12 - captain; Basketball 9,10,11,12; Baseball 9,10,11,12 - captain. KAREN KOPROWSKI 845 Boulevard East Cheerleading 9,10,12; Softball 10,11,12 - captain; Zenith 12; Runner up Football Queen. WILLIAM KRIEGER 1 Cooper Place Wrestling 9; Soccer 9. CLARA LOPEZ 208 Maple St. Secretary Sophomore Class; Zenith 12; Indian Ink 12; Math League 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Classroom Rep. 12. EVA LOPEZ 4810 Park Ave. Flagtwirler 12; Na-ional Honor Society 10. DONNA MARIE MACINA 134 Shippen St. Basketball 9; Softball 9,10; Tennis 10.11.12 - co-captain; National Honor Society 11,12. ELISE MALSCH 883 Boulevard East National Honor Society 10,11,12; Zenith 11.12 • editor; Indian Ink 12; Drum majorette 9; Colorguard 10,11; Tennis 9; Track 9,10; Photography Club 11,12; All school play 12. KELLY MCBREEN 82 Highwood Terrace National Honor Society 11,12. MICHAEL S. McGOWAN (“MIKE”) 219 Jane St. Football 9,10,11; Basketball 9; Baseball 10,11; Zenith 12. ROBERT MENDEZ (“MENZ”) 3214 Pleasant Ave. Basketball 9,10,11,12 - captain; Baseball 9,10,11,12; Football 11,12. SORAYA MENDEZ 3214 Pleasant Ave. Tennis 10,11,12 - captain; Softball 9; Spanish Club 9; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Runner up Homecoming Queen; Boys’ Varsity Basketball stats 12; Homeroom Rep. 12. MIKE MILLAN (“MILO”) 72 Fulton St. Football 10,11,12 - captain CHRISTOPHER MILLER 120 Maple St. Indian Ink 12; Literary Magazine 12. JOSEPH MILLER 295 Park Ave. MARIA MONTES de OCA 225 Highwood Ave. Spanish Club 9,10. MERILEE MURPHY (“MERI”) 22 Cooper Place Student Council 9,10,11; National Honor Society 10,11; Zenith 9; Indian Ink 12; Literary Magazine 12. DONNA O’DONNELL (“SQUIBBA”) 21 Columbia Terrace JOSE PAEZ 3344 Park Ave. Baseball 9,10,11,12. PETE PALDINO 46 Highwood Terrace Indian Ink 9,10. RON PALLADINO 49th Street MIKE PAOLILLO Tennis 9,10; Math League 11,12; Nation- al Honor Society 10,11,12. MARIELA PERDOMO 97 Clifton Terrace Track 9; Homeroom Rep. 12; National Honor Society 12. JUAN PEREZ (“GUILLE”) 2-4 Potter Place Basketball 9,10,11,12 • captain; National Honor Society 12. MILAGROS PEREZ “MAGGIE” 3300 Pleasant Ave. Student Council 9,10,11,12; Executive Council 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Math League 11,12; Indian Ink 11,12; Director of school plays 11,12; Presidential Classroom Rep. 12. KENNY PETERS Basketball 9. ROSE PETRUZZELLA 89 Clifton Terrace Track 9; National Honor Society 11,12 - secretary; Colorguard 12. MAGGIE PORTO 30 Hackensack Ave. Spanish Club 9,10. JACKIE QUIDOR 160 Edgar St. Cheerleading 9,10,11,12 - captain; Track 9,10; President of Student Council 12; National Honor Society 10,11 - treasurer; Class officer 9 - secretary; School plays 10,11,12. JACINTO QUINONES (“BENJI”) 4506 Park Ave. Soccer 12; Track 11,12. JOE REA 27 Fulton St. Spanish Club 11 - vice-president 12; Tennis 11. LISA REA 18-47th St. Basketball 9; Flagtwirler 10,11,12 - captain; Class Secretary 11,12; Spanish Club 9,10; Runnerup Homecoming Queen. SILVIA RODRIGUEZ 45-51 Street Indian Ink 12; Zenith 12 - editor; Student Council Executive Committee 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Math League 11,12; Class Officer 9,10 - president HENRY ROMAN 157 Highwood Ave. Football 9.10; Track 9,10; Indian Ink 12; Literary Magazine 12. MICHELE ROSENBERG 3604 Park Ave. National Honor Society 11,12 - treasurer. CYNTHIA SAINATO (“Cindy”) 103 Maple St. Colorguard 11. MARIA J. SANGILLO 3208 Pleasant Ave. Spanish Club 10; Track 9; Executive Committee of the Student Council 9,10,11,12; National Honor Society 10,11,12 - president; Hugh O'Brian Rep 10; Indian Ink 9,10,11,12; Zenith 12, Literary Magazine 12; Class vice-president 9,10,11,12; Cheerlead- ing 9,10,11,12; Homecoming Queen 12. ROBERT SANTANA 95 Jefferson St. Basketball 9,10,11,12; Zenith 12 ANTHONY M. SCLANCALEPORE ( Shank”) 34-47th Street Basketball 9,10 LOUIS SIRIO 52 Hauxhurst Ave. Band 9.10,11 NICKY SPACCAVENTO ( Spac”) 214 Jane St. Basketball 9 - captain 10; Baseball 9,10 JOANN STEPKOVICH (“Jo”) 4 West 19th Street Basketball 9; Zenith 9; Indian Ink 9,10; Student Council 9; Homeroom Rep. 9; Vocational school 11,12. LEAH THOMAS 403-A Gregory Ave. Cheerleading 9,10,11,12; Class trea- surer 11,12; Homeroom Rep. 12; Indian Ink 9. JAMES TIERNEY 6 Cooper Place Astrology Club 10 TERESA VALDERRAMA (“Terry ) 221 Shippen St. Track 12 ELIZABETH VALENTINO 8 Zerman Place Cheerleading 9.10,11,12; Tennis 9,10,11,12 - captain; Softball 11,12. ELIZABETH VERAS 49-47th Street Track 9; Spanish Club 10; Interna- tional languages 12 DEBRA WALSH 79 Fulton St. SHU YEN YU 49-47th Street Basketball 9; Baseball 10. 1 Maria Sangillo 2 Dosinda Huerta 3 Silvia Rodriguez 4 Lee Ann Behrens 5 Clara Lopez 6 Elise Malsch 7 Michael Paolillo 8 Milagros Perez 9 Leonora LaMantia 10Soraya Mendez 44 Senior Top Ten Ai of end of aecond marking period. Remember When • . • ... Dosinda and Leonora kept everyone waiting on the bus at the college fair? ... Janet’s purse caught fire in history class? ... Cindy and Mr. C. had a fight with a bottle of white out? ... we used to make fun of Mr. Urchuk and call him G.I. Joe? ...we heard of 16 and 16+? ... Linda nearly hung herself in period 8 English? ... we took Mr. Urchuk’s field trips into the hallway? ... Molly, Shirley. Linda and Sergio left the college fair to take a horse and carriage ride around Central Park? ... Mr. Reardon's first period class had homework parties? ... we had lunchtime parties - March 9, 1982? ... Shirley asked, “Who stole the rest of the days in February?” ... Iraklis asked, Wuz da C?” in Urban Studies? ... Mr. Urchuk pretended to be a molecule? ... Miss Shelley fell over Linda’s crutches? ... we met Smokey? ... we saw high-beams? ... we had our 3 period computer class? ... the timer went off in Mrs. Gallagher’s class and she said, “Come in”? ... Mr. Polazzi told a joke that was funny? ... Ron wasn’t twirling his hair? ... Leah and Jackie's hair was one color? ... the only class couple broke up before the polls? ... Silvia and Clara or Maria and Maggie weren't together? ... Joe put the stink bomb in the hall? ... Joe had a party in the American Legion? ... the cheerleaders tied Mimi to the bed at cheering camp with toilet paper? ... people were tied and blindfolded like hostages? ... Mr. Reardon taped Mabel’s pen to the desk and put a chair on top of it to stop her from tapping it? .. . Mike escorted Santa Claus around the auditorium before Christmas vacation? ... we cheated on a test and still failed it? ... Merilee burned Phil Capasso's chest when her test tube broke in chemistry? ... we saw the moon over the Ciera? ... we asked Mr. Mayer where he got his shirt and he replied, “I mugged a priest.” ... we had a pyromaniae in our school? ... we had a walkout freshman year? ... Mrs. Lampman came to school with two different shoes on? ... Mike thought an Arabian stallion was a camel? ... we were in the middle of a tennis match and Donna touched” the net and it fell down? ... Soraya was the only freshman in her gym class and got thrown into the showers every day? ... • we all took off and went to the St. Patrick’s Day parade? ... Mr. Schichtel would tell his fourth, fifth, and eighth periods classes what his period 2 class would do? ... Mr. Conigliaro's urban studies class was well-behaved? ... we had the bomb scare and the entire school stood out in 30 degree weather for a half hour? ... Mr. Schichtel went through an entire class without busting someone? ... Ron’s party sophomore year? ... we had the noisy moment of silence? ... Squibba came to school on time? ... the teachers went on strike sophomore year? ... Mr. Schichtel was out for six weeks? ... Mrs. Gallagher gave no homework? ... the French class went on a trip to New York and Mrs. Wilson got all the compliments? .. . Mr. Improta and Mrs. Wilson came to school on a holiday? Remember When 45 A Promising Future Who needs the Easter bunny when the school has the juniors? They energetically sold an enormous amount of Easter candy to boost their funds. Since this sale was very successful, the class is confident that they will be able to have a promising and financially secure senior year. TOP LEFT: Adviser Catherine Campen. TOP RIGHT: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Seated: president Hilda Liddawi, vice president Claire Murolo. Standing: treasurer Ray Nafash. secretary Susan Applegate. ABOVE: HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES: Odalys Sardinas, Anna Yglesias, Holly Behrens. 46 Junior Class Officers and Reps John McKenna discusses some of the differences between schools with Secaucus exchange student Diane Salinger. Paul Almoyan Carlo Alvarez Suaan Applegate Diane Aymar Ana Bataelle Patricia Bradley Holly Behrens Robert Brig Thomas Colantino Marisol Colon Anna Marie Delvescovo Ileana Diaz Maritza Diaz Rosa DePinto Robert Esposito Dora Fajardo Jenny Pearon Clarisa Fernandez Stacy Piedler Malgia Garrido Nelson Garrido Maria Gomes Mabel Gonzales Jose Grande Celeste Holloway Donna Handel Suzanne Harris Mary Healy Juniors 47 Joan Jett (Ray Nafash) and the Blackhearts (Susan Applegate, kneeling, Hilda Liddawi. and Claire Murolo) made a surprise appearance at the Senior Masquerade. They acted as hosts and served refreshments to the seniors. Pedro Herrera Debbie Hilton Dawn Humphrey Roberto Igletiaa Maureen Irvinf Adrienne Kalebota Prane Kaiebota Daelita Kim Hilda Liddawi Peter Litchfield Juan Lopcx Mike Martin Carmen Martinet Lynn McCallum John McKenna Jame McLaughlin Matthew McLaughlin Cheaaie Millan Eleanor Morale David Moylan Lynn Munox William Pena Albie Pat Steven Palmieri Janice Nertetlan Raymond Nafath Brian Nafath Claire Murolo 48 Juniors LEFT: Elizabeth DePalma and Cindy Racli buy some brownies at the school store. BELOW: Maureen Irving and Margaret Wisniewski pay a visit to Mr. Colasurdo’s mass media class. Mario Perez Marisol Perez Nancy Perez Mina Pertesis Agnes Piccininni Ivan Quinonez Cindy Racli Minerva Rivera Ivette Rodriguez Joae Rodriguez Mauricio Rodriguez James Ronchi John Rovito Chantie Ruiz Joseph SangtUo Odalys Sardina Aldo Scarpa Jennie Sirico Mark Soime Ileana Speer Jeffrey Stein Moira Sullivan Michele Tabat Rookie Tiwari Victor Vasquez Maria Villaci James Walsh Nicole Wiltsie Virginia Wispe William Witsik Anna Yglesias Julio Zurito Juniors 49 Working Theii Way Up The ambitious sophomores worked very hard to build up their treasury. In addition to their customary selling of candy, they also sold Mother’s Day corsages. The success of these fundraising activities are an indication that the sophomore class is definitely working its way up. TOP LEFT: Adviser Patricia Harman. TOP RIGHT: SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Seated: secretary Nydia Vidal, vice president Inez Suarez. Standing: treasurer Arlene Franqui. president Yolanda Santos. ABOVE: HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES: Seated: Carmen Giron, Elva Polaco. Angela Racanati. Standing: Nydia Vidal, Inez Suarez. 50 Sophomore Class Officers and Reps Ruben Alonso Robert Alonso Beatrix Barrarza Robert Bodenstein Jesus Barrio John Calabrese Ed Cao Jim Casey Jeff Chin Resty Cordova Lisa Cross Jim Dolton AnnMarie DeBari Rich DeCoamis LEFT: Executing a difficult move. Rehan Sariminasian twirls her flag in perfect sequence. ABOVE: At the National Honor Society induction. Randy Sanchez lights the candle symbolizing service, character and leadership. Bemie Dorsey Andrew Dudek Myra Duran Joe Ehret Renee Enders Hernando Fernandez Arlene Franqui Frank Garcia Carmen Giron James Graham Elaine Cabrera Lisa Escobaies Sophomores 51 On the Move Get involved, that’s what sophomore Elva Polanco likes to do. Besides being Student Council treasurer and running the school store, she also participates in activities like tennis, basketball, the International Club and in school plays. There’s a reason why Elva likes to keep herself on the go. “Besides meeting new teachers and making new friends, I enjoy lots of things that keep me busy,” she says. Her favorite activity is basketball because, she says, “I have enjoyed the game since I was little, plus being on the team has helped me to understand the game better.” Elva’s goals for the next two years of high school are to become secretary and eventually president of the Student Council. After high school, she plans to attend college and study psychology or perhaps dress making. But whatever she does with her life, her ambition will take her a long way on the road to success.! Elva Polanco enjoys the spring sunshine and does some homework at the same time. Grace Mancini Nicholas Mancini Patricia Martinez Joann Miller Freddy Moreno Raquel Munoz Pat Orive Patinia Pacheco Irene Pertesis John Petrizio Rob Piccininni Elva Polanco Mike Pomponio Alberto Porto Debbie Gonzalez Awilda Rivera 52 Sophomores Leticia Quintero Angela Racanati Chris Rea Iris Rivera Carmen Rivero Margarita Robles Julio Rodriguez Prank Rosario Randy Sanchez Yolanda Santos Rehan Sariminasian John Scrivanich Taking advantage of what the lunchroom has to offer, John Petrizio and Mary Clavereza enjoy their meal. Margarita Sola Anthony Stratton Inez Suarez Sherri Tabat Scott Tierney Eneida Torres John Tullo Joe Valentino Jose Veras Nydia Vidal Victor Wispe Laurie Dolton Genevieve Rodriguez Maria Oliva Danny Mack Angel Hernandez Sophomores 53 i cw Kids on the Block The freshman class had to take up the responsibility of planning profitable fundraising activities and did a very good job at it. Through sales and events, they were able to raise substantial sums of money and are off to a terrific start. TOP LEFT: FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: vice president Teresa Greco, president Chris Killat. NOT PICTURED: secretary Frank Jarrett, treasurer Anthony Sasso TOP: freshman Betty Bess and adviser Teresa Lampman. HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES: Seated: Patty DeCandia, Stephanie Greco. Standing: Michele Enriquez. Elias Fernandez. 54 Freshman Class Officers and Reps Pen and ink drawings are Joe Fiedler’s and Paul DeNichilo’s introduction to freshman art class. Walied Abdelaxix Ctur Abell Decron Acemyan Dunja Baljak Betty Beta Joe Cacamis Patrick Cannon Jaqueline Carrion Thomaa Cheplic Juan Crux Rigoberto Cuervo Joanne DeCandia Elisabeth DePalma Anthony De Pinto Michele Enriques Mario Espinosa Robert Espinosa Hilda Pemenias Donna Perrari Louia Perullo Joe Piedler Prances Oadaleta Casimiro Garcia Brenda Ginorio Stephanie Greco Teresa Greco Maria Gremlich Omar Guia Shannon Howlind Dawn Hughes Prank Jarrett Eric Kahn Oliver Kalebota Barbara Karabin Chris Killat Paraskeve Kolitsis Luis Guilloty Edward Holloway James Maloney Jamie Morales Daniel Munos Maria Quintero Carl Ragno Jose Serra Freshman 55 Freshmen Blues Being a freshman certain- ly isn’t easy! After years of waiting to get into high school, you’re finally there - but what do you do now? Suddenly, a feeling of maturity begins to develop because you are no longer in grammar school. This is not to say, however, that you are treated like an adult by the upperclassmen. The first week of school can be quite difficult - not the school work, but finding the room you’re supposed to be doing it in! Don’t bother asking around or you’ll be sent to take the elevator. What elevator, you ask? The one that doesn’t exist. Freshmen frequently get fooled until they learn the ropes - but it doesn’t last. It’s not so bad. Just think, in three years these “itty bitty” freshmen will be seniors, and then - look out!H Jennifer Lane Reinaldo Lino Michael Loren Karina Malecki Albie Marina Noelle Martin Thom Maynard Denise McCall Jackie McLaughlin John Moore Denni Moylan Laura Nafath Steven Nafath Michelle Orefice Michelle Paldino Arnaldo Pallido Noel Perex Meitner Perlaxa Robert Peter Angelo Petruxxeli Lisa Phillip Patrick Quiley Vicki Rea Alex Rend me Pauline Reye 56 Freshman Lillian Rivera Brenda Rom Patricia Roaero Jon Sabato Dianya Sardina� Anthony Sa� � o Guy Schwanse Chri� Silva Oliver Smith Michele Sota Mario Suarez Tara Sullivan Yadira Trimino Mario Trizino Dave Tuvey Lorin Unger Edith Valaaquez Joae Vaaquez Elizabeth Veraa Marilyn Veras Karen Vitulano Carmen Wispe Peliaa Ygleaiaa Sandra Ygleaiaa LEFT: Freshman Oliver Kalebota flashes his smile on the way to school. ABOVE: Ninth grade study group made up of Frank De Candia. Stephanie Greco and Barbara Karabin have a good time examining newspapers for pertinent articles in health class. OPPOSITE PAGE: In order to raise money for the school trip to The Culinary Institute of America. Home Economics students Tom Maynard and Denise McCall sell cupcakes prepared by the class. Freshman 57 Providing Leadership BOARD OF EDUCATION. Seated: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Onorevole. Vice-President Jeffrey Principe, President Francis Pizzuta. Trustee Joseph Atallo, and Board Attorney Brian Flynn, Esquire. Standing: Board Trustees Gennaro Rovito. Frederick Lorenz. Louis Ferullo, Kevin McLellan. and Board Secretary Michael A. Tullo. Computer Operator Robert Partyka Diane Botti Anna Marie Iacono Not Pictured: Edith C. Bonsee 58 Board of Education SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND STAFF. Clockwise from above: Dr. Onorevole offers his compliments to Anthony Sciancalepore. one of the chefs who helped prepare the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner made possible by the Advanced Foods class; Dr. Richard Onorevole. Superintendent of Schools; Vincent Ruppcrt. Attendance Officer: Jean Diaz. Secretary; Frances Tholman. Secretary. My dear Graduates: This fine yearbook represents one of the many accomplishments of the graduating Class of 1983. Your academic success, social activities, and athletic events are now all part of your high school experience. I hope they were enjoyable and that these memories will live forever in your minds and hearts. Above all. the enthusiasm and cooperation you have displayed at Wechawken High School should serve you well in the years ahead. I am confident that each of you. having developed a sense of loyalty and appreciation, shall endeavor to contribute to your community and country. My heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a full and rewarding future. Sincerely. Dr. Richard E. Onorevole Superintendent of Schools Superintendent and Staff 59 Controlling the Flow r 9M « The high school has changed greatly in the last seven years, but at no time more dramatically than this year. The entrance into the Bergen County Scholastic League is the first time in a decade that Weehawken athletes will be competing with schools of their own size and population, therefore increasing our chances to win athletic contests and improving the morale of both students and coaches. The core curriculum, adopted by the administration, is in its third year and has proved that students are taking more math, science, business, and computer classes than ever before. The attendance policy, which began in September of 1981. shows an increase in daily attendance, and it is believed the increase will continue into the future. The career group guidance course appears to be a success and a worthwhile addition to the curriculum. Despite steady changes in all aspects of the school, the Administration is constantly striving to maintain control of the flow. TOP LEFT: Principal Peter J. Olivieri. TOP RIGHT: Asst. Principal Joseph Wisniewski. ABOVE: Mr. Olivieri welcomes his family to the Senior Masquerade. 60 Administration Terence Egan, Tech Theater, Reading, English; Richard Terpak, English Comp. Reading; Cac,ol Malsch, English. Modern Novel; Kathe Schlorfiann Librarian. f ? j Teachers in the Humani- , ties Department help students to develop not only the basic skills of reading and writing, but also take part in y developing students’ interests in J different cultures and othero artistic fields of study. Courses offered by the department, American and Latin American History, Urban Studies, English, Reading, and Physical Educa- tion, give students a richer perspective of life. The teachers of the art am music departments help students learn to appreciate the beauty and joy found in these pursuits. Individual conferences with students play a large part in Terry Egan’s reading classes. S’ - id r v i) sr Anthony Colasiirdo. Mass Media, English. Reading; Allan Schichtel, English; Frances Bryngil, English, Drama; Mary Wilson, English, French. Developing Perspective George Polazzi lends Elizabeth DePalma a hand with her organic drawing. n he guidance counselors’ professional training, experience and know- 0 play an important part in helping students make the choices that will guide them in the future. A study of the humanities can lead us to a better knowledge of who we are and how we can best travel through life and the faculty of this department is well-equipped to prepare us for that journey. I Claire Nelson, American and Latin American His- tory; Mary Alexovits, American History; Neil Reardon, History; Salva- tore Conigliaro, Urban Studies, World History, Typing. Julia Buda, Spanish, Span- ish for Spanish Speaking; Theresa Shelley, Spanish; Andrew Vitalich, Italian; Susan Turok, ESL, Bilin- gual. 62 Faculty TOP: Frances Bryngil stresses an important point during English class. LEFT: During lunch. Tony Colasurdo and Thomas Urchuk carry on a friendly conversation. Joan Iaconetti, Special Education; Brian Long, Athletic Director, Physical Education; Trudy Dietch, Physical Education; Raymond Yasson, Health, Physical Education. George Polazzi, Art. Arts and Crafts; John McNamara, Music; Patricia Hannan, Guidance; Gloria Hurley, Guidance. Faculty 63 John Passarotti, Thomas Russo and Michael Krause enjoy a free moment in the hall with Stephanie, the pet rock, and an unidentified balloon. Thriving on Change The science and the business departments seem to thrive on change. In the science depart- ment, for example, students are encouraged to create their own projects, and to learn various methods of experimentation, while becoming accustomed to the scientific method. One of the Marguerite Carlson, Biology, General Science; Michael Krause, Biology, General Science. major changes this year in this department has been the depar- ture of Michael Krause, who had been teaching in the school for twenty years. He was replaced by Marguerite Carlson. The business department helps students develop the skills necessary for a successful career in business, by providing instruc- tion in math and business skills, as well as in computer program- ming. One of the major innova- tions in this department has been the addition of Salvatore Conigliaro to typing. The depart- ment is also considering the possible purchase of word proces- sors to be used in the compute ) programming classes. ■ Thomas Russo, Biology, Earth Science; John Passarotti, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics. Ferdinand Improta, General Science, World History, Comp. Ed Reading; Thomas Urchuk, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science. 1 64 Faculty nAr U a Craig Berteele, Compute Programming Algebra; Carnig Nersesian, Computer Programming, Advanced Math. Algebra. Catherine Cam- pen, Algebra, Geo- metry, Basic Math; David Ruben, Algebra, Geometry, Comp. Ed Math. Perry DelPulga- torio. Business Math, Bookkeep- ing; Sheldon Mayer, Bookkeep- ing II, Junior Business Training Business Law. 3° Carol Gallagher, Office Practice, Steno, Typing; Terry Lampmann, Home Economics. Home Economics teacher Terry Lampmann and her students sometimes talk about Carnig Nersesian helps a student resolve a difficult more serious topics than soup. Problem on the computer. Faculty 65 In Xcw Directions Emotions ran the gamut when faculty and students heard the news that librarian Kathe Schlomann was to have a baby. While everyone was sharing his happiness with Mrs. Schlomann, students were also contemplating what the Media Center would be like without her. The library was always crowded with students who took time out just to chat with Mrs. Schlomann or the teachers there on lunch break or studyhall. The day came when Mrs. Schlomann had to leave the library and go home to await the arrival of her first born. Students and faculty alike kept wondering when the baby would arrive. Fortunately, the guesswork only lasted for a month for on December 13, Krista Ann made her grand entrance into the world. Mrs. Schlomann happily exclaimed, She was my early Christmas package!” Krista Ann (five pounds and 13 ounces) was born on a day that is supposed to be the luckiest out of the entire year: December 13. St. Lucy’s Day. Now at home caring for her daughter, Mrs. Schlomann has found herself to be quite a night owl. Krista Ann does not sleep through the night like many newborns. Even though the sleep of our former librarian has been disrupted she feels, “The days go by too quickly now. I do not miss the numerous bells nor the hurried lunch but I miss the kids and teachers very much!” ■ ABOVE: Strolling down the hall, Harry Auletto cheerfully shoulders his load. HARRY! That is one name that is spoken many times during the day at Weehawken High School. He’s the person who handles everything from jammed lockers to leaky pipes. Harry is always there in a pinch. He is responsible for keeping the school presentable to the public and clean for the students. The full name is Harry Auletto, head custodian of Weehawken High School. He’s a man who takes his job seriously but who also has fun doing it. You can usually find Harry in the halls talking with students between classes or scaring them out of their wits by sneaking up behind them and chuckling into their ears. But now those days are quickly coming to an end for Harry, who plans to retire after this school year. Harry has served Weehawken High School for almost 27 years. The job is not all play, although Harry may make it seem that way. The day starts at 4:30 A.M. This gives him a chance to start up the boiler and have the school warm enough for the students who will arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 A.M. Throughout the day Harry will be called on to do a number of odd jobs around the school. Harry has lived with his wife in Bogota, N.J. for the past 13 years. He has three children who are grown and married now and Harry believes the time is right to take a rest and live the good life” as he put it. ABOVE: Contented and relaxed, Kathe Schlomann cuddles daughter Krista Ann. 66 Teacher Feature The always jubilant handy-man wishes everyone good luck in the future and hopes to be remembered as a friend. It is doubtful that anyone here will ever forget him. H If you ask any upperclassman who was the hardest but best teacher during sophomore year, the answer would most probably be Michael Krause, advanced science and biology teacher. For over 20 years, he taught at Weehawken with matchless gusto and happiness in the science department. Not only did he pour his talent into his students, but he also was on the Board of Education in Wayne Township, his hometown. Mr. Krause sought better and bigger things and accepted a higher position as science supervisor in Irvington, New Jersey. The job that he has undertaken entails the awesome responsibility of providing for the science education of children from kindergarten through 12 grade. Long, demand- ing hours and oodles of paperwork are the same responsibilities he had with his old teaching job, but now they are compounded with 8,600 students. Known to be efficient and trustworthy in a pinch, his faculty and student friends at Weehawken know he will handle his new task with the thoroughness and skill he has always exhibited. Though Mr. Krause has some regrets about leaving Weehawken he feels that a more challenging future is in store for him in Irvington. He will be sorely missed by all. M ABOVE: Caught in a rare moment of relaxation. Michael Krause makes a point in the teachers' room. ABOVE: Enthusiasm marks Susan Turok's face as she relates her traveling experiences to a class. Around the world in eighty days? Not quite! Susan Turok, the ESL teacher, has taken 16 years to do it and she is still not done yet. The next excursion will be to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. This is where Charles Darwin performed his most famous experiments on the various breeds of finches. Mrs. Turok and her husband Paul, a well-known composer, try to go somewhere new and exciting each year. This can become difficult when one has visited 80 different countries! Their most memor- able moments were boating down the Amazon, standing on the Great Wall of China, climbing into the Great Pyramid and playing with Eskimo children in Greenland. These extraordinary trips are a year round hobby, taking six months of preparation and six months of waiting until the next. While traveling, Mrs. Turok has picked up quite a taste for gourmet food. She especially enjoys French food, namely truffles and wild mushrooms. While she doesn’t plan to sample exotic dishes on the upcoming trip, Mrs. Turok contents herself with Lutece, a favorite New York French restaurant where she has known the chef for 12 years. For Mrs. Turok’s birthday, she and her husband travelled down to West Virginia to the Homestead, an extraordinary hotel that delights guests with scrumptious delicacies. Now back home, Mrs. Turok also contents herself with four gourmet magazines and awaits the next of her culinary extravaganzas. Teacher Feature 67 Behind the Scenes ANOTHER HECTIC DAY IN THE OFFICE! Eileen Valentino usually has things well under control, but some- times ... 68 Secretarial Staff The flow of supplies and the maintenance of equipment is supervised by head custodian Harry Auletto. Similar to the famous comedian, Rodney Danger- field. the custodians are a fine group of people who also don’t receive the respect or recognition they deserve. They are the heart and soul of the school. While students and teachers come and go. they remain on the job. keeping the school in shape. Other important members of the behind-the-scenes crew are the se- cretaries. These hard working women make life easier for the administra- tion, teachers and students. Probably the people who get the least respect are the lunch ladies who have to face hordes of starving pupils every day. Under extreme pressure these ladies of the lunch wars come through with great success. ■ CUSTODIAL AND CAFE- TERIA STAFF. TOP: Marty Roti. Ray Meyer. Anne Valen- ti. Julia Healy. Helen Businelli. LEFT: Ernest Matero, Mary Koprowski. Maureen Dunkin. Not pictured: JoAnn Davis. Louis Rufino. Custodial Cafeteria 69 I LEFT: Student Council members Clara Lopez. Ileana Speer, and John McKenna decorate the Christmas tree on the second floor with garland. INSET: William Pena does some last minute typing for a rapidly approaching Indian Ink deadline. 70 Activities Divider Hardwork, responsibility and fun are all part of being a member of the Zenith staff. Putting together a yearbook takes time and effort, not to mention the patience of a saint! Working from three until eight organizing a layout calls for much effort and determination. Last year’s award winning book showed this effort and set a standard for the staff to live up to. This caused staff editors Roberta Blake. Silvia Rodriguez. Elise Malsch and the rest of the staff to work extra hard helping to put out a yearbook that would be just as good or better than last year’s. The yearbook has undergone quite a few changes. The standard size of 8 Vi x 11' was reduced to a smaller book of 7 x 10Vi . Also the number of editors was increased to three. All the changes made in the school and book this year led to the decision to use that as theme for the Zenith. It was later revised to Going With the Flow. The book emphasized all the many changes which took place in the school this past year. The smaller number of senior graduates and the switch over to a Bergen County league were just a few that had to be covered. The book also tried to show how well the students were able to adapt to and meet these changes. The biggest change in the staff was in its size. It was the largest in many years, 22. and with this crew, the work was distributed more evenly. “I’m very happy to see that there are a lot of underclassmen joining the staff. That way they get the experience they need and can concentrate on creativity rather than on basic mechanics in years to come. explained adviser Anthony Colasurdo. Although the group was rather large, they managed to develop a close-knit relationship with one another. From dea ne to deadline, we all have become closer to each other, getting used to our personalities, said Elise Malsch. Henry Roman said, By the end of the year, we know each other so well that we’re like a big family.’’® Tlic Quality Goes In . . . TOP: Looking for ideas for their faculty layout. Aurelia Huerta, her sister Dosinda and Roberta Blake browse through last year’s book. CENTER: ZENITH STAFF Front Row: Elise Malsch, Robert Santana. Rosie Lopez, Silvia Rodriguez. Clara Lopez, Roberta Blake. Second Row: Karen Koprowski, Jenny Fearon, Odalys Sardinas, Dosinda Huerta, Maria Sangillo. Maluk Intriago. Back Row: Dianys Sardinas, Rosa DePinto, Mike McGowan. Moira Sullivan. NOT PICTURED: Chantie Ruiz, Cindy Racli, Mike Lorenz, John Forster, Aurelia Huerta. Janice Nersesian. RIGHT: Working attentively. Dosin- da Huerta thinks of a good opening sentence for her copy. 72 Zenith • . . Before the Xante Goes On! TOP: BEING ON THE ZENITH STAFF ISN’T ALWAYS SERIOUS BUSINESS! Clara Lopez. Tony Colasurdo. Silvia Rodriguez, and Elise Malsch share a lighter moment. ABOVE: Shuffling through pictures, Maria Sangillo and Rosie Lopez try to find the right ones to fit into their layout. TOP: As deadline day closes in. Jenny Fearon hurries to perfect her layout and rewrite her copy. ABOVE: Adviser Anthony Colasurdo, co-editors Roberta Blake. Elise Malsch, Silvia Rodriguez Zenith 73 The Write Stuff t was the task of the Indian Ink, the school newspaper, to report and comment on the changes that took place during the year. And the newspaper took on a new look, too. The third period mass media class was encouraged to submit stories for the paper. This proved to be a windfall for the staff, since it gave a greater variety of material to the tabloid. It also gave the members of the mass media class the opportunity to get hands-on experience in writing for the news media. In addition to the quarterly paper, the school was represented in the Jersey Journal in that paper’s bi-weekly scholastic column. Editor Joe Sangillo supplied most of the news for the general public. Efforts were also begun to raise money so that an additional fifth edition of the Indian Ink could be printed. ■ TOP RIGHT: Editor Joe Sangillo selects type sizes for the Christmas issue of the Indian Ink. ABOVE: INDIAN INK STAFF. Front row: Maria Gomez. Janet Gonzalez. Rosie Lopez. Silvia Rodriguez. Leonora LaMantia, Milagros Perez; Second row: Elise Malsch. Lucy Acemyan. Kelly McBreen, Rookie Tiwari, Moira Sullivan. Clara Lopez; Back row: Ileana Speer. Maria Sangillo, Maluk Intriago. Roberta Blake. Virginia Wispe. LEFT: Hard at work proofreading copy, William Pena rushes to meet an approaching deadline. 74 Indian Ink KHS Plants Character TOP LEFT: Juan Perez lights a ceremonial candle at the N.H.S. induction. TOP RIGHT: For the second year in a row, Leonora LaMantia provides entertainment at the induction. ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Mariela Perdomo. Soraya Mendez. Elise Malsch. Donna Macina, Michelle Tabat. Holly Behrens. Clara Lopez. SECOND ROW: Maria Sangillo. Jenny Fearon. Annamarie Del Vescovo. Donna Handel. Chantie Ruiz. Rosa De Pinto. Rose Petruzzella, Silvia Rodriguez. THIRD ROW: Adviser Carol Malsch. Brian Nafash. John Petrizzo. Elva Polanco. Aurelia Huerta. John Forster. Dosinda Huerta. Michele Rosenberg. Milagros Perez. FOURTH ROW: Lee Ann Behrens. Odalys Sardinas. Jose Rodriguez. Claire Murolo. Maria Gomez. Mauricio Rodriguez. Raymond Nafash, John McKenna. Not pictured: Linda Handel. Leonora LaMantia. Kelly McBreen. Ronald Palladino, Mike Paollilo, Juan Perez. Julie Barooshian. Pedro Herrera, Lynn Munoz. Joseph Sangillo. Ileana Speer, Moira Sullivan, Nicole Wiltsie, Anna Yglesias. Thanks to the National Honor Society the spring arrived in a burst of colors. Members spent several afternoons planting what ap- peared to be an endless assortment of flower bulbs, ranging from tulips to daffodils. In addition the National Honor Society has performed such charitable jobs as collecting old eyeglass frames and Christmas cards so they could be recycled for senior citizens. They also wrote the traditional Santa letters for the lower grades and took the responsibility of rearranging the school’s directory boards. This year’s National Honor Society induction ceremony bubbled with excite- ment as last year’s precedent of allowing entertainment was continued. Moira Sullivan and Virginia Wispe performed act one of Neil Simon’s “Star Spangled Girl” and Leonora LaMantia played both the flute and the piano. Service, character, and leadership; the National Honor Society has displayed all these qualities once again. National Honor Society 75 Building Foundations • • ▼ ▼ ▼ ho’s going to be the new student f Council president?” was the ques- V tion on everyone’s mind as they started the new year. President-elect Mimi Singer had unexpectedly moved to North Carolina during the summer and it was undecided as to who would take her place. It was not a situation covered by the school's constitution, so after several meetings of the executive committee it was decided that the decision should be dictated by procedures in the U.S. Constitution. Vice-President elect Jackie Quidor was therefore made President and given the right to appoint her Vice-President upon council approval. Debbie Cardenas was chosen over Milagros Perez in light of her past experience on the Student Council. Having put the problem of “Who’s president?” behind, the council finally got the year under way. In the school store, prices were lowered in order to increase sales. The Student Council is not out to make a profit, but to give students a place to buy what they need,” said adviser Thomas Russo. Duffle bags, key chains and shorts were added for more variety. Some of the activities of the council this year were the local student exchange and the Presidential Classroom. TOP: During the Christmas season. Student Council Representatives Maria Sangillo and Clara Lopez help decorate the Christmas tree. ABOVE: Working at the school store is one of Ileana Speer's duties as Student Council Secretary. 76 Student Council The first gave eight students the opportunity to get a taste of another school’s system in order to compare academic and social atmospheres. The Presidential Classroom invited Milagros Perez to attend a week of seminars in Washington D.C. This gave her the chance to meet some of the most important people of our government, since they served as instructors, and at the same time helped her to get an inside view of how the government functions. There were continued discussions about the possibility of a foreign exchange where two students would be sent to Europe. This however had to be postponed because of a lack of funds. Other topics included the buying of a juke box and having another car wash. At this writing these were still undecided. Although the council has diminished in size these past two years, its show of enthusiasm and concern for school morale has not changed. The members are constantly thinking of ways to improve spirit and to make the school the best it can be. ■ TOP LEFT: Milagros Perez, the school's representative to the Presidential classroom, finishes up some last minute homework. ABOVE: Student Council President Jackie Quidor, making the morning announcements. TOP RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Elva Polanco, Silvia Rodriguez. Leah Thomas. Jackie Quidor, Milagros Perez. BACK ROW: Chris Rea, Donna Handel, Jenny Fearon. Joey Sangillo. Student Council 77 Clubs Provide Culture The special talents and interests of the students were reflected in the various clubs that operated in the high school. The flow of these many different creative outlets added a distinctive flair to the school year. Freshmen brought new ideas and prompted the beginning of two new clubs, the International (language club) and the Key (service club). In order to benefit all students in a language class, the Interna- tional Club was begun. The forerunner of this organization (the Spanish Club) had been extremely successful. Old members of the Spanish Club and any other student of a language class were encouraged to join. However, students not in an Italian, French or Spanish class could not join. Advisers Julia Buda and Theresa Shelly supervised the monthly meetings and activities. Each participant was encouraged to pay two dollar dues each meeting to defray the cost of a planned luncheon and trip. While the previously mentioned club was strictly for pleasure, the Key Club was a service organiza- tion with the prime objective to TOP LEFT: Elva Polanco stores some of the clothes collected for the needy during Christmas by the Key Club. TOP RIGHT: Barbara Karabin, Alber- to Porto, Elva Polanco. Irene Pertesis make plans for a future trip of the International Club. BOTTOM: KEY CLUB - Front Row: Chantie Ruiz, Elva Polanco. Back row: Mike Lorenz. Anthony Sasso. Joe Sangillo. 78 Clubs TOP: Anna Marie Delvescovo, Mi- chelle Tabat. and Pedro Herrera, look on as Holly Behrens pulls a newly developed photo from the stop” bath. BOTTOM: MATH LEAGUE. Front Row: Chantie Ruiz. Rosa DePinto. Janice Nersesian, Dawn Hughes. Michelle Tabat. Odalys Sardinas. Holly Behrens, adviser Carnig Nerse- sian. Second Row: Daelisa Kim. Patrick Cannon. William Pena. Joe Sangillo. Pedro Herrera, Lee-Ann Behrens. Dosinda Huerta, adviser Catherine Campen. Back Row: David Rubin, adviser. help those in need. Supervised by adviser Richard Terpack, members collected clothing and food at Christmas time for the poor. Any student interested in serving the public was able to join. The Math League, however, was quite selective in choosing its members. Adviser Carnig Nerses- sian urged students with above average math skills to join. The League was more of a brain teaser than a club for it did not go on outings. Instead, once a month willing students tried to solve a very difficult, six- question test. The four highest scores were then sent to the county league to represent the school in a competition of mathematical skills. A club that combined learning experience and pleasure was the Photography Club. While students learned the process of taking good pictures, developing black and white prints and negatives, they also got a kick out of seeing their roll of film develop before their eyes into glossy black and white prints. Students met once a week during their studyhall and received two and one-half credits for the course-club. Clubs 79 John Passarotti supervised the darkroom enterprises and made sure all participants completed two photo booklets and an achievement test. ■ TOP: PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Seated: Lee-Ann Behrens. Dosinda Huerta. Anna Marie DelVescovo, Ileana Speer. Standing: Pedro Herrera. Michelle Tabat. Holly Behrens. Elise Malsh. Maria Gomez. ABOVE: Frank DeCandia enjoys the Ahora Spanish news section, as Cesar Abella and Stephanie Greco work on their studies. ABOVE RIGHT: Mike Lorenz checks over the many donations collected by the Key Club. RIGHT: INTERNA- TIONAL CLUB • Seated: Elva Polanco, Ines Suarez, Frank DeCandia. Nydia Vidal. Standing: James Graham. Lillian Rivera. Stephanie Greco, Michelle Enriquez, Barbra Karabin. 80 Clubs Service . . . and Fun! What is one of the most talented, hard-working organizations in the high school? An athletic or pep squad? Try the band! Over the past ten months, the band has doubled in size and has made great strides with instructor John McNamara. But as recently as September, this group could not truly be called a band since they started the year with only nine members. They did not even have sufficient instrumentation to belt out the traditional fight songs at pep rallies and games. Credit for the progress that has been made goes chiefly to the gutsy students determined that the band persevere. Two seniors came in 40 minutes before first period so that Mr. McNamara could have even more time to devote to the upcoming band members in 1984. The rest of the band came in when they could, usually during first period. When there was a perfor- mance to be given at an assembly everyone came in 40 minutes early so they all could practice double the time. With the added members, it was easier to attempt the spring concert and graduation exercises than before. Variety in musical instruments gave a more melodius sound to the now growing band. Some upperclass members have performed solos at special occa- sions like the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Leonora LaMantia and Lee-Ann Behrens, the two aforementioned early arrivals, both performed classical flute pieces for the N.H.S. Induction Ceremony. Last year and this year Leonora played both the piano and flute for the enjoyment of the parents and students. The outlook looks good for next year with new and upcoming musical freshmen on the way. With this new talent and determination, the progress that was achieved this year will not be lost but passed on to the new band. ■ TOP: Early in the year Thomas Cheplic, Pedro Herrera. Aldo Scarpa and Holly Behrens made up the entire Pep band. LEFT: Thomas Cheplic and Michelle Enriquez provide the beat for the Football Queen Pep Rally. ABOVE: BAND - Seated: Michelle Enriquez, Vicki Rea, Adviser John McNamara. Standing: Leonora LaMantia, Holly Behrens, Pedro Herrera. Lee-Ann Behrens, Chris Rea, Genoveva Rodriguez. Clubs 81 Cheerleaders Catch a i ew Wave TOP: VARSITY CHEERLEADERS, from top of pyramid: Chantie Ruiz. Janice Nersesian. Maria Sangillo. Cindy Racli. Debbie Hilton. Beth Valentino. Karen Koprowski, Jackie Quidor, Linda Handel. ABOVE: Cindy Racli leads an individual cheer as the other cheerleaders join in. 82 Cheerleaders Pyramids, front summies, shoulder back flips and double cartwheels are just a few of the spectacular new stunts that the 1982-83 cheerleaders have mastered. Not only have their skills and styles improved but also their enthusiasm and sparkle. Even though the cheerleaders did not attend camp or any clinics this past summer, they all worked together to compose a new technique of cheering. In unison, they worked diligently to invent new cheers and formations. Coach Sandy Petrullo and co-captains Linda Handel and Jackie Quidor and the cheerleaders plan on entering competition ready to undertake any task necessary in accomplishing a common goal to all cheerleaders - First Place. H LEFT: As varsity takes a break the J.V. cheerleaders take the field to do a cheer. BOTTOM LEFT: captains Jackie Quidor. and Linda Handel. BOTTOM LEFT: As Bobby Mendez scores a touchdown. Chantie Ruiz gives him a cheer. BELOW: JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Front Row: Tara Sullivan, Stephanie Greco, Teresa Greco, Rosa DePinto. Jackie McLaughlin. Maureen Irving, Noelle Martin, Patty DeCandia. Cheerleaders 83 Practice Makes� Perfect In the deserted gym of W. H. S., a group of determined girls drill themselves diligently and ser- iously all week — until the day of the game, when these same mild man- nered young ladies turn into dynamos of energy and burst onto the field at halftime to entertain and enthrall the crowd. The flaggies are a very dedicated group of girls who practice on the average 2 or 3 days a week for 3 hours. They have been practicing since July, but it takes a very long time to learn the routines that, on the football field, are done with precise accuracy. The newer girls have an even tougher time learning these routines. Adviser Anna Miranda and co- captains Lisa Rea and Varinia Grande have also led the girls in selling cake and cookies at the first home football game. There are plans to enter a competi- tion but since there is no Internation- al Baton Twirling Association Com- petition this year, the flaggies will have to scout around for the best suitable competition. ■ TOP: Co-captains Varinia Grande and Lisa Rea. ABOVE: Front row: Vicki Rea, Rehan Sariminasian, co-captain Varinia Grande, co-captain Lisa Rea, Eva Lopez, Karen Vitulano. Back row: Dianys Sardinas. Yolanda Santos. Angela Racanati, Claire Murolo, Hilda Liddawi, Iris Rivera, Odalys Sardinas, Anna Yglesias. Not pictured: Shirley Hallerman. 84 Flagtwirlers RIGHT: Showing the unity of flaggies. Rehan Sariminasian. Angela Racanati, Vicki Rea. Anna Yglesias, Grace Mancini and Odalys Sardinas pitch in at the Homecoming cake sale. ABOVE: Anxious flaggies Shirley Hallerman. Odalys Sardinas, and Anna Yglesias execute a difficult maneuver during their halftime routine. Flagtwirlers 85 Steps in tlie Right Direction Two minutes left until halftime. The color guard anxiously prepares to exhibit their newly perfected routine. Considering the squad is primarily freshmen, these talented girls have put forth tremendous effort into learning the skill to twirl an unwieldy gun or flag. After their second tryout, the colorguard increased from ten to sixteen girls. ‘‘This year the color guard squad is trying to instill in the girls a sense of duty, responsibility and personal discipline. In an effort to do this the second tryout was held,” said adviser Ixa Infante. “Discipline could be enforced now without hurting the performance of the squad,” agreed junior captain Susan Applegate. Since the squad was smaller in size in previous years, members couldn’t be benched because this would disrupt the effectiveness of the routine. As far as competitions go, junior co-captain Pat Bradley can offer no predictions as to how they’ll do. The whole squad is new; they don’t know what it takes to be in competition,” she stated. Entering the BCSL the competitions are scheduled earlier in the season. This puts more pressure on the team to develop and perfect a powerful routine. ■ TOP: Eleanor Morales, with Tammy Matos, proudly holds the American flag while the rest of the squad performs their routine ABOVE: With snap and precision the Color Guard entertains the crowd at halftime. 86 Color Guard TOP LEFT. COLOR GUARD Standing: Stacey Fiedler. April Reed. Rose Petruzella. Mary McLaugh- lin. Carmen Giron. Kneeling: Joyce Higgins, co-captain Pat Bradley, captain Susan Applegate, co-captain Agnes Piccinnini. Renee Enders. Not Pictured: Dunja Boljack. Eleanor Morales. Tammy Matos. Elizabeth Veras. Marilyn Veras. ABOVE: Captain Susan Applegate and co-captains Pat Bradley and Agnes Piccinnini. The guns and flags of Agnes Piccininni. Mary McLaughlin and Rose Petruzella flash with perfect accuracy. Color Guard 87 88 Sports Divider out of the BCSL Getting a Kiek ( i didn’t expect much,” | commented Anthony D’Angelo ... But this year’s soccer team really showed Bergen County the stuff Weehawken is made of. SMASH- ING! is the only way in which to describe the surprising perfor- mance given by the players. Why was their number of wins surprising? It was thought by many that when the high school transferred from the Hudson County League to the Bergen County Scholastic League, that it would inevitably cause the 1980 county champs a setback. Not only did the team have to worry about a new sports league but they also had to contend with the fact that nine of the eleven starters were without varsity experience. Despite these disadvantages, this gritty team pounced on the competition and managed eleven wins, one tie and six loses. “This was a year to build for the future!” Coach D’Angelo ex- claimed. The groundwork for next year’s team has already been set. The team split their two-game series with Rutherford, a squad considered to be one of the toughest in the league. Pro prospect and team captain Iraklis Bourinaris scored his hundreth career goal and paced the team. When he was double and triple teamed at forward D’Angelo used him as sweeper and he excelled on defense. Junior Robert Brig also provided the team with field leadership. Newcomers Mario Espinosa, Mario De La Torre, Bernie Dorsey, Robert Piccininni and Ivone Quinones also gained valuable experience that should help sustain the team's winning ways. Coach D’Angelo ex- claimed, “They were a big surprise! They all put in an outstanding year.” Though the squad had high hopes for success in the state tournament, they were eliminated in the first round by Glen Rock. “We just didn’t have it,” said one player. One thing’s for sure, though — they’ll be back. And if D’Angelo can get this kind of effort from a “building year,” the BCSL had better watch out for some rampaging Indians in 1984. H TOP RIGHT: Captain Iraklis Bourinaris introduces the players at a pre-season pep rally as Robert Brig looks on. ABOVE: Soccer player Iraklis Bourinaris uses his body to block a pass. RIGHT: Goalie Bernie Dorsey deflects a shot from a Hasbrouck Heights forward. 90 Soccer TOP: All eyes arc intently on the ball as both teams race for a long pass. LEFT: A confident soccer squad huddles for Coach D’Angelo’s instructions. ABOVE: SOCCER TEAM Back row: coach John Suarez. Dave Tuvey. Hector Sanchez. Frank DeTrizio. Sergio DeMarco. Jacinto Quinones. Ivone Quinones. Robert Piccinnini. Coach Anthony D'Angelo. Front row: Mauricio Rodriguez. Max Batres. Mario De La Torre, Iraklis Bourinaris. Robert Brig. Mario Espinosa. Bernie Dorsey. Soccer 91 WHS Opp 2 Rutherford 6 6 Cresskill 1 9 Bergen Tech 5 6 Emerson Boro 0 1 Harrison 5 1 Leonia 3 7 Hasbrouk Heights 0 2 New Milford 2 4 Park Ridge 1 1 Rutherford 0 1 Cresskill 3 6 Bergen Tech 0 0 Harrison 4 7 Emerson Boro 1 5 Hasbrouck Heights 0 0 North Arlington 3 4 New Milford 3 7 Park Ridge 1 11-6-1 TOP: GETTING READY. Oliver Smith. Frank DeTrizio, David Tuvey, Steven Nafash and Robert Piccinnini go about the task of taping, tying and preparing for the game. RIGHT: Quinones steals the ball at the sideline before making his way downfield. This play led to a score. BELOW: Iraklis Bourinaris sends a shot past a Hasbrouck Heights defender. 92 Soccer Swinging for a Reiter Future TOP: GIRLS TENNIS TEAM. Standing: Ileana Spear, Elva Polanco, Coach Valerie Hammer, Carmen Wispe, Elizabeth De Palma. Sitting: Soraya Mendez, Donna Macina. Moira Sullivan. Barbara Karabin. ABOVE: Struggling to make a return, Donna Macina successfully gets to the ball. Smaller in number, the tennis team has shown great, but unrealized, potential on the court. Composed mainly of freshmen, competitive spirit has surmounted problems that prevented them from practicing on a regular basis. Although the girls did not do well this year (0-18), they’ve gained experience in the BCSL league essential to the future performance of these novice players. “Working with the team has been a great joy. The girls who have been on the squad for several years have shown a great deal of sportsmanship which sets a good example for the freshmen,” said Valerie Hammer, tennis coach. Senior captain Soraya Mendez comments. “I’ve been on this team for three years. I’ve gained a lot of experience in the sport. My serves have really improved - when they make it over the net!” H TOP: First singles player Moira Sullivan takes on the opponents toughest players. Here she returns a serve against Park Ridge. Girls’ Tennis 93 ABOVE: From the baseline. Soraya Mendez’ forehand smash gets her a point. Success . . . «lust Out of Reach TOP: Uncorking a spiral, junior Jim Walsh picks up a first down. ABOVE: Steve Irving and Jose Veras lead the defense’s pass rush. 94 Football Even though the Indians moved from the Hudson County Interscholastic Association to the Bergen County Scholastic League it just wasn’t in the cards to realize the potential for vast improvement. First, the Injuns were headed off at the pass concerning home games, just three. The B.C.S.L. governing body had objections about the playing condi- tions at Weehawken Stadium. Having only five seniors didn’t help much either. These gutsy lads from Weehawken didn’t exactly provide nine teams automatic wins, as evidenced by the fact the team was involved in six tight games of the nine, even winning two. The only two games in which the Indians proved ineffective were the games in which Coach Terpack saw fit to discipline some key players. The remaining games saw some tough breaks, that could have gone either way, go against the Indians. These weren’t a total loss though; in the first year of the B.C.S.L. competition the Indians started some very exciting rivalries with Hasbrouck Heights, Palisades Park, and Woodridge. These rival- ries can only help the program grow in the future. Because there were only five seniors many underclassmen were involved in the action, getting experience that can only help the coach in looking toward next season, when the Indians will have the potential to go on the warpath ravaging, plundering and sacking in the battles of the trenches.! TOP: VARSITY. Front row: Aldo Gomez, captain Steve Irving, captain Mike Millan. Artie Ruiz. Bob Mendez; second row: Paul Pizzuta. James McLaughlin. Jose Rodriguez. Frane Kalebota. Juan Lopez. Mike Martin. Jim Walsh. Paul Almoyan. John Dunkin. Dom DeBari. Matty McLaughlin; third row: Sal Minervini. Peter Cortes. Juan Sosa. Jim Casey. Rob Bodenstein. Jose Veras. Joe Ehret. Anthony Stratton. Joe Vavrecan. Felix Guzman. Andrew Dudek. Victor Wispe. Back row: coaches Kevin Pizzuta. Peter Kull. Neil Reardon, head coach Rick Terpak. LEFT: Fullback Juan Lopez looks for a hole to break through for daylight. ABOVE: Coaches Reardon and Terpak study the action on the field with Jim Walsh. Football 95 W. H. S. Opp 6 Hasbrouck Heights 9 0 Ridgefield 19 13 Palisades Park 6 6 Wallington 32 0 Emerson Boro 48 0 Bogota 46 19 Woodridge 6 15 North Arlington 28 0 St. Mary’s 23 TOP: The Hawken offensive line waits to fire out for a long gain on QB Jim Walsh’s order. ABOVE LEFT: Jose Veras gets his whole foot into the ball, to pin North Arlington deep in their own territory. LEFT: FRESHMAN TEAM: Front row: Frank Jarrett. Oliver Kalbota, Chris Silva, Dennis Moylan, John DellaTorre, Eric Cann. Back row: coach Kevin Pizzuta, Jimmy Maloney. Jon Sabato, Richie Steen. Elias Fernandez, Clay De LaTorre, Javier Pabon, coach Peter Kull. 96 Football There's « Place Tike HOME!! Two years ago, the governing body at Weehawken High School decided that they were sick of being the perennial doormats of the Hudson County sports scene. They applied for admission to the Bergen County Scholastic League. The BCSL saw fit to deny Weehawken entrance to their league. Athletic Director Brian Long and Principal Peter Olivieri took Weehawken’s case to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic As- sociation, who ruled the BCSL had no choice in the matter. The BCSL then admitted Weehawken, but they had to approve of the facilities. The BCSL did not approve of the use of Weehawken Stadium for sporting events. The major faults found by the league were a light pole just three feet from the end zone, a stony hill four feet from the other end zone, lack of lockers and bathrooms for the visiting team and the physical make-up of the field. All of the objections the BCSL had were remedied or removed. The composi- tion of the field was approved by the NJSIAA and by a special consultant hired by the BSCL. The BCSL finally approved Weehaw- ken Stadium for competition by member schools, but they did so only under the threat of suspension of its members from post-season playoffs. This was in time for the football team’s home opener against Emerson Boro. The seniors on both the soccer and football teams got to play in front of the home town fans. 1982 was the first year of competi- tion in the BCSL for Weehawken, and it was a fruitful one. ■ The site that caused the friction between Weehawken and the BCSL. Sports Feature 97 TOP: Peter Cortes applies a half-nelson to his Bayonne opponent. ABOVE: WRESTLING TEAM. Front row: Patricio (Clay) DeLaTorre, John Calabrese. Mario DeLaTorre, Christopher Rea, James Casey. Angel Quinones. Back row: Coach Peter Kull. Felix Guzman. Albie Paz, Victor Benlice, Roberto Iglesias. Jose Gallinat, Peter Cortes, and Eduardo Cao. RIGHT: James Casey lifts his opponent as he prepares a slam and quick pin. 98 Wrestling Delayed Start Hampers Wrestlers TOP: Straining to break loose. Angel Quinones prepares his counter-move. ABOVE: The referee lifts Mario DeLaTorre's hand in victory. Wrestling 99 Consistently strong opponents and a late start made the wrestling team’s debut in the BCSL a trying one. The situation was made even less hopeful by the fact that only four veterans returned from last year’s squad. The delayed start was caused by the resignation of appointed coach Allan Rosensheim. Peter Kull, an experienced wrestling coach, then agreed to take over the position. By that time, though, the schedule, and the season, were already under way and Weehawken’s participation was on the verge of cancellation. An abridged season was scheduled by the athletic department, and the season finally began on January 24. The strong opposition squads weren’t handled as easily, though. The Bergen County teams pinned a 1-7 record on the Indians. There were some bright spots, however. Sophomore John Calabrese led the squad with four pins and a 5-3 record and made a strong showing in the district tour- nament. Team captain Mario DeLaTorres squeezed out a 3-3 record even though he was unable to wrestle for two months because of an injury and first year men Peter Cortes, Angel Quinones, Victor Benlice, and Robert Iglesias all gave indications that the rebuilding of the team had begun. The team’s lone victory over Bayonne was impressive (5 pins) and Coach Kull stated that ‘‘the team definitely has the potential to win more matches next season. B Things arc really looking up for the girls’ basketball team since they entered the BCSL. Their record at midpoint this season was a 100% improvement over last year’s entire season record! And there’s no sign of a let-up, at least in the near future. According to Bob Mitchell, head coach, every player on the squad made a valuable contribution. That, and the fact that the team is playing more like a team were the two major factors in their improvement. Junior Donna Handel was the high scorer, averaging 15 points per game and she has fulfilled the promise she showed as a freshman. Senior Rosie Lopez was also a key player, but left the team in midseason. According to Coach Mitchell, “Rosie’s leaving hasn’t really affected the team physically as much as mentally. She knew how to get the girls emotionally psyched before a game.’’ How important has the change in leagues been? After the rough and tumble rivalries of the HCIAA. and the burden of trying to compete against schools with gigantic student populations, the level of competition in the BCSL did seem a bit easier. The outlook for next year is even better, since the team will lose only one player, senior Quim Enriquez. ■ TOP: Top scorer Donna Handel leaps to snare a rebound. LEFT: Avoiding the foul, Celeste Holloway nevertheless maintains tight defense. ABOVE: First Row: Vicki Rea. Elva Polanco. Quim Enriquez. Adrienne Kalebota, Denise McCall. Second Row: Coach Bob Mitchell. Laura Nafash. Karen Vitulano, Anne Marie DeBari, Celeste Holloway. Barbara Karabin, Donna Handel. Kathy Krieger. Coach Jose Perez. 100 Girls’ Basketball Aiming High TOP LEFT: Ann Marie DeBari keeps her eye on the ball, and avoids the fake out. She stole the ball a few seconds later. LEFT: Playing aggressively, senior Quim Enriquez tries to block the pass by St. Mary’s. ABOVE: Donna Handel drives to the basket for another two. Girls' Basketball 101 Shooting Stars The Indians have really been jumping high this year! With returning senior stars and last year’s powerful J.V., they have developed a team that made this basketball season a bright one. We’ve learned to help each other out through the bad times as well as the good,” explains co-captain Juan Perez. We may have our faults,” adds co-captain Bob Mendez, “but everyone puts forth a great effort into making our team the best it can be.” Entering the Bergen County Scholastic League was a positive step towards improving the play of our teams. This is especially shown in basketball. Compared to the Hudson County players, these new competitors have a different style of play. This aspect has helped to make the Indians more successful and it’s really been showing on the winning records. Although winning has improved the team’s outlook toward games, they all miss the hot traditional rivalries of the Hudson County Interscholastic League. Coach Long agrees, I have mixed feelings about entering this new league. We miss playing our old rivals, but this will pass once we build up new ones.” ■ RIGHT: In the closing seconds of a tight game, Juan Perez desperately attempts to block a pass. BELOW: High-jumping Rob Santana commands the opening tip. WHS OPP 59 Secaucus 42 66 North Arlington 43 53 Palisade Park 59 73 St Cecilia 65 68 Secaucus 48 51 Ridgefield 43 47 St Mary 41 53 Wallington 49 46 New Milford 54 43 Bogota 47 54 Woodridge 64 58 Emerson Boro 46 57 Hasbrouck Height 49 76 Harrison 48 53 North Arlington 33 55 Pali ade Park 54 55 Ridgefield 52 64 St Mary’� 61 S3 Union Hill 55 66 Wallington 56 35 Bogota 50 63 St Joseph 61 74 Woodridge 72 50 Emerson Boro 43 75 Hasbrouck Heights 35 102 Boys' Basketball LEFT: VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Front: water boy Brian O’Neill. Kneeling: Jim Walsh, co-captain Bob Mendez. Dave Moylan. co-captain Juan Perez. Jon Sabato. Standing: assistant coach Jeff Principe. Rob Santana. Billy Witsik, Steve Palmeri, Steve Irving. Jorge Fernandez. Artie Ruiz, head coach Brian Long. Not Pictured: assistant coach Anthony La Bruno. BELOW: Freshman sensation Jon Sabato plays intimidating defense during a varsity game. Boys’ Basketball 103 RIGHT: Leaving his opponent on the ground, Jim Walsh leaps for a score. BELOW: FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL. Front Row: Eliecer Torres, Steven Nafash, Javier Pabon, Elias Fernandez. Second Row: Oliver Kalebota, Joe Cacamis. Dave Tuvey, Rob Peters. Third Row: Frank Jerret, Richie Steen, Walied Abdelaziz. ABOVE: JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL. Kneeling: Martin Mora, Joe Brancaccio, Brian Nafash, Leo Gutierrez, Anthony Stratton, Bernie Dorsey. Standing: Dennis Moylan, coach Jeff Principe, super fan Willy Lankenau, Jose Veras, Jose Rodriguez, Dave Tuvey, Javier Pabon. LEFT: Leo Gutierrez executes a jump shot to give his J.V. team the edge. 104 Boys’ Basketball BCSl Indians� Prosper in Inaugural Season Weehawken's move to the Bergen county Scholas- tic League was initiated as an effort to field athletic teams that were more competitive than in the tough Hudson County Inter- scholastic Athletic Association. The main reason behind the move to the Bergen County Scholastic League was to get Weehawken scheduled with schools of comparable enroll- ment as competition. Weehawken, a charter member of the HCIAA, was unable to contend with the county powers in most sports because of declining enrollment. This probably was most crucial in the football program. For example 40-50 Indians usually attend pre-season camp, whereas Hoboken, Lincoln, and Emerson have 40-50 candidates for the freshman team alone. The two wins the team achieved in the BCSL this year would probably have been unattainable in the old league. In the HCIAA during the fourth quarter, the Indian team would be out of replacements while the opponent would be able to send in new and fresh players every few plays. This year going into the fourth quarter of a tight game the oppon- ents would be as tired as the Indian starters would be because of the last of legitimate back-ups. This was one of the more important factors in the new league, since the quality of play was the same as in Hudson County. Even though this was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the soccer team finished at 12-5-1, making the state playoffs for the third consecutive year. The change didn’t really affect them either way. “The kids had to make a big adjustment, but professionally it was definitely the right move to make,” explained athletic director-basketball coach Brian Long. His basketball team, after holding their own in the tough Northern division of the HCIAA last year, became one of the top two or three teams in the new division. Coach Long explained that there was a different emotional level “getting on a bus, traveling forty-five minutes, and playing at New Milford, than going across Park Avenue to play Union Hill.” In Hudson County, all of the games were of a high emotional pitch, with the Indians playing Memorial, North Bergen and Emerson, nearby rival schools. Even though the team was more successful this year, the games were less intense against un- known opponents and the players were able to relax a bit more. The girls' basketball team, coming off a less than successful 3-12 record, had equaled their last year’s total of three wins in four games this year, made the states, and proved to be no pushovers for the BCSL. The boys’ baseball and the girls’ softball teams, who had their most successful seasons in years in the HCIAA in 1982, continued their respective successes this spring on the fields of Bergen County. Though all of these are success stories, the girls’ tennis team was not helped in the least bit in the changeover, since the girls from Bergen County had many more places to practice their sport. This resulted in a winless season for the Squaws. Their plight was shared by the wrestling team, as they got off to a late start. Other teams in the league were having matches while the Indians were just starting to meet. The more organized teams of the BCSL bested the Indians as a result. The changes of leagues and the changes of scenery are still in the experimental stage. The smaller schools that are in the league will be able to give Weehawken athletic competition on a more even basis. That parity has been missing for quite a few years. B ABOVE: Fighting hard for a rebound. Weehawken's Jorge Fernandez and Juan Perez go against Dennis McLaughlin of Palisades Park, one of the team's new rivals in the BCSL. Sports Feature 105 RIGHT: Putting on a burst of speed Lynn McCallum and Elva Polanco complete their qualifying laps. FAR RIGHT: Shotputter Elva Polanco warms up before a meet. ABOVE: Leading by 10 yards. Rolan- do Iglesias strides on to the finish line. RIGHT: Striving for perfect form, Jesus Bar- rios winds up for the shot- put at a competition. 106 Boys' and Girls' Track Fancy Footwork At a disadvantage again? Un- fortunately — yes. Coach Robert Mitchell of the boys' and girls’ track team confided, “We don’t have a year - round track like the BCSL teams do, which leaves W.H.S. students at a disadvantage because we are not conditioned.” To counteract the dilemma, Mr. Mitchell resolved to have practices start immediately after Easter. The workouts were “much harder” than in previous years. Both sprint and distance runners ran up to Hudson County Park where practices were held. Sprints, long jumps, and high jumps were perfected at the park grounds, and then team members ran back again the estimated two miles. Shotput and discus participants were on a daily weightlifting program, which enabled them to compete against the longstanding members of the BCSL teams. Mitchell relied on last year's exper- ienced runners Pedro Herrera, Peter Cortez, Adrienne Kalebota, and Susan Applegate to ease the transition to a new league. Peter, having competed in the 100 yard dash, 220, long jump and high jump, was Coach Mitchell's key for team leadership and motivation. Three year runner Susan Applegate, with experience in hurdling and dashes, gave the girls backbone for the competitions faced.® TOP: Adrienne Kalebota's javelin thrusts kept the Indians in contention in every meet. ABOVE: Smallness had an advantage as Pedro Herrera makes a dash on the inside lane. Boys' and Girls’ Track 107 Hit and Run Effort, strong determina- tion and team unity were the characteristics that bound the girls’ softball team into one powerful and gutsy group. Three hour practices were commonplace with Richard Terpak as coach. No simple bat and run practices existed; it was strictly hard work which left the girls sore and aching each day. This was necessary, however, to improve their skills and make them ready for the new competi- tion in the BCSL. ABOVE: At the beginning of the game, Coach Terpak gives some last minute strategy. TOP RIGHT: Moira Sul- livan’s steady play at first base was the backbone of the Indian infield. RIGHT: Beating out a bad throw, Chantie Ruiz is safe at first. 108 Girls’ Softball rAV To help ease the transition into the new league, three year veterans Karen Koprowski and Donna Handel lent their expertise and leadership to the budding team. A powerful loss was felt when six of the last years girls graduated, but new talent was ready to take their places.! TOP: Karen Kaprowski watches bat meet ball as she strokes a single in the game against Memorial. LEFT: Trying to nail a runner. Karen Koprowski throws the ball to the infield. ABOVE: Donna Handel gets out in front of the plate to block a sliding Memorial runner. Girls Softball 109 A Whole i cw Rallgame An unseasonably warm spring got the Indian baseball squad off to an early start. They were able to get out of the gym and onto the field to work out their winter kinks earlier than in previous seasons. Entering the BCSL, the team hoped that only the locations and opponents changed, with the results of games staying the same or even improving. Last year’s 12 wins and 10 losses was the best record achieved in many seasons. Coach Tony LaBruno, completing his fourth year at the helm, has seen the team improve each spring under his tutelage. With some key losses to graduation and injury, improving last year’s record was no picnic. In fact, this year could have been considered a rebuilding year. The Indians also shot for a berth in the state playoffs for the third consecutive season, making the team one of the best success stories on the sports scene at WHS. TOP: Sliding into second base. Jim Walsh avoids the tag to get into scoring position. RIGHT: Coaches Tony LaBruno and Jerry Dorio confer at home plate with umpires and opposing coaches before a crucial home game. 110 Baseball Baseball 111 Coach LaBruno, Assistant Coach Jerry Dorio, and newcomer Jeff Principe (who coached the JV), looked for veteran seniors Bob Mendez, Steve Irving, Jose Paez, Artie Ruiz and John Forster to set examples in playing good, sound baseball against the new Bergen County oppo- nents.! TOP: Swift-fielding Jose Paez takes some cuts in the batting cage to sharpen his eye. TOP RIGHT: Waiting for the pitch, John Forster concentrates on the pitcher’s motion. ABOVE: Trying to fake the runner out, Steve Palmieri covers the base for the possible pickoff attempt. RIGHT: Bob Mendez greets Steve Irving at third base with a high-five for his batting support. LEFT: Billy Krieger gets the honor of carving the turkey for the Advanced food classes’ Thanksgiving dinner. INSET: Jackie Quidor and Nicole Wiltsie have some fun in a Christmas play they performed for the grammar schools. 112 Academics Divider Liberal Arts: Insiglit And Outlook ABOVE: Studying a rash move in history. Juan Perez and Lisa Rea discuss the possibilities of the problem. Probably the biggest plus for the students is that one minute they can be discussing the finer points of Chaucer and forty minutes later can be learning the difference between a dominant gene and a recessive one. This gives the students a great opportunity for a well-rounded education. To get ahead in today’s changing world, students need this exten- sive training. This is achieved at Weehawken through many and varied course offerings. In Eng- lish class usage of the language is polished through exercises in grammar, creative writing and the study of literature (both the classics and the contemporaries). The English department also offers Mass Media, a class in which students examine communication skills and the media in society today. The Modern Novel class discusses selected novels in depth. The drama classes get the chance to perform for different audiences with original plays and they are aided by the Tech Theater classes, which design and make the props and sets used. enable students to experience first-hand the chemical and physical processes of the world they live in. Lab reports and term papers make the students think about what they’ve exper- ienced and provide the opportun- ity for more extensive research. Pupils with a flair for math aren’t left out either, since courses from basic arithmetic to advanced math are offered. Not surprisingly, one of the most popular courses in this depart- ment is computer programming, which prepares students for work in a world dominated by com- puters. Students are encouraged to make up their own graphics, games and programs. The BASIC language of computers is also taught. The Math League, in its second year, increases math skills by providing competition with other schools. “Hola,” “Bonjour,” and Buon- giorno” are the greeting you’ll receive from students who study one of the three foreign lan- guages offered. Advanced lan- guage students read the classics of the country whose language they’re studying. In the history corridor students learn how their country and the world has evolved from humble beginnings to the state it’s in now and what we might expect in the future. First year Amer- ican history students make a comprehensive study of Hudson County during the American Revolution. In gym class, in addition to playing basketball and kickball, the students learn how to play scooter football, volleyball and badminton. The student also gets a chance to learn about his (or her) body functions during health class. Everything from the tiniest stone to how two different atoms react together is covered in the science department. Lab exper- iments are a key ingredient in this department because they The courses, of course, offer much more than can possibly be stated here and there’s no doubt that a student leaves Weehaw- ken richer for his experiences here. ■ 114 Academics TOP: One of the brightest stars shining for W.H.S. over the last couple of years was the Math League. Ron Palladino and Ray Nafash are just a couple of the eager participants. LEFT: Neil Reardon’s history class takes a moment to copy important information pertinent to the class. ABOVE: Drama students get to act out skits displaying their abilities during class time. Seniors Leonora LaMantia. Leah Thomas. Maria Sangillo. Jackie Quidor and Maggie Perez practice reading scripts. Academics 115 A Wide World Of Home economics today isn't just a female course nor is it just cooking or sewing. Today’s home economics students (co-ed) get to try many different things. Students in the food classes put together a Thanksgiving feast for the teachers under the direction of Terry Lampmann. Baking assorted cakes to be sold at lunch time was also undertaken to finance a trip to the Culinary Institute of America. Students also gained valuable experience in being consumers for they had to shop for all the ingredients they needed throughout the year. Studying pop art, designing and making their own prints and making ornamental kites were some of the different projects completed by the students enrolled in the arts and crafts classes. Students headed for careers in the industrial arts field are prepared well for the future because classes in drafting as well as shop give the students chances to learn by their mistakes now, instead of out in the job market. They have made shelves and tool boxes. The vocational school adds another dimension to the educational experience. Students who attend that school study cosmetology, mechanics, and electronics, with many more offered. I TOP: Suzanne Hamer and Michelle Mack put the final touches on the packages of Christmas cookies baked, prepared, and wrapped by the food classes. ABOVE: Suggesting how to fix up a section of the picture, George Polazzi assists Steve Nafash and Kevin Haugh with their projects. 116 Academics Opportunity TOP: Celeste Holloway, Jennie Sirico. Carmela Cifarelli, and Janet Gonzalez serve faculty member Claire Nelson the feast the foods classes prepared. ABOVE: The top picture shows the finished product, but here Molly Dunkin and Lisa Rea do some of the actual cooking. LEFT: All in different stages of work, Mike Miske, Bob Mendez, and Fernando Del Campo work together to complete their tool boxes. Academics 117 TOP: At the Hudson County Area Vocational and Technical School. Weehawken’s own David Grimes and Rolando Iglesias get a first hand look at the workings of a radio. LEFT: Elias Fernandez tries his hand at an organic drawing in art class. ABOVE: For his shop project, a shelf. Serge DeMarco shapes the needed piece of wood to finish. 118 Academics Working 9 To 5 Weehawken, with its proximity to the business capital of the world. New York City, must have a strong business department, and it does. Students who go to work in the city will find themselves more than qualified for a well-paying job. In the business department all bases are touched: stenography, secretarial practice, typing, book- keeping, commerical law, and economics. This gives the students the basic training needed to enter the very competitive world of business H TOP: Beth Valentino polishes her notes. ABOVE: Learning and mastering shorthand is essential for a career in the business world. Here Jackie Quidor practices the art. LEFT: Carol Gallagher instructs the class on a techinque for shorthand. Linda Handel tries out one of Mrs. Gallagher's suggestions. 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Will any become political leaders, dis- cover a cure for cancer or travel to another planet? Can the students of WHS break the ties that bind them to Weehawken and grow into successful women and men? These questions can only be answered in time, but for now they are puzzling and almost always on our minds. Yet we are told these are the times we’ll miss - the best years of our lives. We rarely thought so while we were there, living through them. Now, as we look toward the future with great optimism, we must keep our goals within reach. Although our very lives will soon change drastically, some for better, some for worse, we must remember the close friendships established in the trying times of high school and use them for strength when facing the future. TOP: Donna O’Donnell prepares for her graduation by being measured for cap and gown. ABOVE: A tradition among the squads is to wear the football players' jerseys. Flagtwirlers Anna Yglesias. Odalys and Dianys Sardinas show support. 140 Closing i cw Goals TOP LEFT: Karen Koprowski and Beth Valentino swap gossip and share lunches. TOP RIGHT: Mike Paolillo. Louis Sirio, and Jose Paez scamper to Mr. Schichtel's English class. LEFT: Secretary Ileana Speer and Senior Maggie Perez announce squads in front of an excited crowd during a pep rally. We must also bear in mind, as we go our separate ways, that the friends we’ve made in WHS are the kind who aren’t easily forgotten and we will use the strength gained from these relation- ships to advance in the world, where we must constantly change and use the valuable lessons learned in school to accept the future and the people we are destined to meet. We’ve already learned to adapt on a small scale - we’ve had to in our four years here. But the flow of life outside the four walls of Weehawken is an uncertain, sometimes treacherous one. We can only apply ourselves to the best of our abilities and “GO WITH THE FLOW!”B Closing 141 Index Aa Abdelaziz. Waived ................. 55. 104 Abell . Ce r ......................—55. 80 Academic Divider ---------------- 112, 113 Academic ----....................... 114 Acemyan. Decron ....................... 55 Acemyan. Lucy ------------------ 27. 42. 74 Acknowledgment ................... .. 144 Acosta. Robert ...................... 27 Activities Divider _______________ 70. 71 Administration ........................ 60 Advertising Divider . .---------- 120. 121 Alexovits. Mary ...................... 62 Almoyan. Paul ....-............. 47. 95 Alonso. Robert ........................ S8 Alonso. Ruben .......................... 51 Alvarez. Carlos ....................... 47 Alvarez. Mabel ................... 219. 27 Alutto. Joe ......................... 121 Antonetti. Alexis .................... 27 Applegate. Susan ........... 46. 47.48. 87 Arellano. Jacqueline ................... 27 Atallo. Joseph ........................ 58 Auletto. Harry ................... 66. 69 Aymar. Diane .............—...—......... 47 Bb 55 Bardinas. Sarah Barraza. Beatrice 5. 11. 27. 40 51. 106 Behrens. Holly 46. 47. 71. 75. 79. 80. 81 2. 17. 28. 44 75. 79. 80 28 Benlice. Victor 98 Berteele. Craig .......... 26. 65 Bess. Betty 54. 55 Blake. Roberta 14. 28. 72. 73. 74 Bodenstein. Robert 51. 95 122 58 Bourinaris. Iraklis ... 14. 19. 28. 37. 89. 90. 91. 92 Bradley. Pat 8. 47. 87 Brancaccio. Joseph .. 104 Bng. Robert 47. 90. 91 Bryngil. Prances 61. 63 Buda. Julia ______________________________ 62 Businclli. Helen ------------------------- 69 Cc Cabrera. Elaine ..................... 51 Cacamis. Joseph ................... 55. 104 Calabrese. John .........—........ 51. 98 Campen. Catherine ............. 46. 65. 79 Cann. Eric............................. 96 Cannon. Patrick ............... 55. 79 Cao. Ed ......................... 51. 98 Cardenas. Debbie ........................ 3 Carlson. Marguerite ................... 64 Carrion. Jacqueline ................... 55 Casey. James ................ 51. 95. 98 Chavez. Odalys ..................... - 28 Cheerleaders -------------------------- 82 ChepHc. Thomas .............. 55. 71. 81 Chin. Jeff---------------------------- 51 Cifarelli. Carmela ............. 28, 117 Clavareza. Mary ....................... 53 Closing ------------------------------- 140 Colantino. Thomas ---------------------- 47 Colasurdo. Anthony ............ 61. 63. 73 Collada. Margarita ................—— 28 Color Guard ....................... 86 Conigliaro. Salvador -...---------------62 Contents —.......................... 3 Cordova. Resty ------------------------- 51 Cortes. Peter --------------------- 95. 98 Cross. Lisa --------------------------- 51 Cruz. Juan ----------------- —......... 55 Cuerve. Rigoberto ..................... 55 Custodians and Cafeteria Staff ... 69 Dd Dalton. Laurie ........-...........—. 53 Dalton. Jim ......................... 51 D'Angelo. Anthony .................. 91 Davis. JoAnn ....................... 69 DeBari. Ana Marie ............ 51. 100, 101 DeBari. Domenick ................... 95 DeCandia. Prank .......................... 80 DeCandia. Patricia ................. 54. 83 DeCandia. JoAnn ..................... 55 DeCosmis. Richard ................... 51 DeLaTorre. Clay ..................... 96. 98 DeLaTorre. John ..................... 96 DeLaTorre. Mario ............... 91. 98. 99 Del Campo. Fernando ..................... 117 DelPurgatorio. Perry ................. 65 Del Vescovo. Anna Marie ........ 7, 8. 47. 75. 79. 80 DeMarco. Sergio ............— 14, 29. 91. 118 DePalma. Elizabeth .......... 49. 55. 62. 93 De Pinto. Anthony ....................... 55 De Pinto. Rosa ...„... 47. 72. 75. 79. 83 De Trixio. Prank ................ 29. 91. 92 Diaz. Ileana ...................... 47 Diaz. Mantza ....................... 47 Dietch. Trudy ........................ 63 DiRenzo. Theresa ............. — 5. 25. 33 Dorio. Jerry 110 Dorsey. Bemie ........... 22. 51. 90. 91. 104 Dudek. Andrew ...................... 51. 95 Dunkin. John ------------------------ 95 Dunkin. Maureen .....—.........._....... 69 Dunkin. Molly Ann ................... 29. 117 Duran. Clara ........................ 29 Duran. Myra .......................... 51 Ee Egan. Terence ........................ 22. 61 Ehret. Joseph —....................... 51. 95 Enders. Renee ..................... 51. 87 Enriquez. Kim ............... .... 54, 80. 81 Enriquez. Michele ......... 30. 55. 100. 101 Escobaies. Lisa ........................... 51 Espinosa. Mario .................... 55, 91 Espinosa. Robert ........................ 55 Esposito. Robert ............ ........ 47 Ef 1 Gadaleta. Prances ______________________ 55 Gallagher. Carol .................. 65. 119 Gallinat. Jose ------------------------- 98 Garcia. Casimiro ....................... 55 Garcia. Prank ......................... 51 Garrido. Malgia ........................ 47 Garrido. Nelson ....................... 47 Ginorio. Brenda ..................... 55 Girls' Basketball ................ 100. 101 Girls' Tennis ...........................93 Giron. Carmen ................. 50. 58. 87 Gomez. Aldo .............. 14. 30. 33. 95 Gomez. Maria ............ 47. 74. 75. 80 Gonzalez. Debbie ..................... 51 Gonzalez. Janet ............. 25. 27. 30. 74. 117 Gonzalez. Mabel ........................ 47 Graham. James ................. 51, 80 Grande. Jose ........................... 47 Grande. Varinia ............... 30. 84. 85 Greco, Stephanie .......... 54. 55. 80. 83 Greco. Teresa ................. 54, 55. 83 Gremlich. Maria ....................... 55 Grimes, David ......................... 30. 118 Guia, Omar ............................. 55 Guilloty. Luis ......................... 55 Gutierrez. Enid .................... 52 Guzman. Felix .................... 95. 98 Ills Hallerman. Shirley ................ 19. 31 Hamer. Suzanne .................. 31. 116 Hammer. Valerie .............—93 Handel. Donna ........... 47. 75. 77. 100. 101, 109 Handel. Linda ............ 13. 26. 31. 37. 82. 119 Hannan. Patricia ................. 50. 63 Hansberry. Thomas ............. 3. 31. 38 Harris. Suzanne ...................... 47 Haugh. Kevin ......................... 116 Healy. Julia ........................... 69 Healy. Mary ........................... 47 Heffeman. John ........................ 52 Heffeman. Kim .......................... 52 Hernandez. Angel ....................... S3 Hernandez. Rosa ........................ 31 Herrera. Pedro ........... 48. 71. 79. 80. 81. 107 Heslin. Pamela ..........................31 Higgins. Joyce .................-..... 87 Hilton. Debbie -------------------- 48. 82 Holloway. Celeste ............ 47. 100. 117 Holloway. Edward ....................... 55 Homecoming ----------------------------- 13 Howe. Kevin .......................... 52 Huerta. Aurelia .......... 52. 72. 75. 80 61 Huerta. Dosinda .... Hughes. Dawn ....... 47 Pearon. Jennifer .. 47. 72. 73. 75. 77 Humphrey. Dawn . Hurley. Gloria 55 Fernandez. Claris 47 Fernandez. Elias 54. 96. 104. 118 51 Fernandez. Jorge 103. 105 Ferrari. Donna 55 55 lacono. Marie Iglesias, Robert ..... Iglesias. Rolando Improta. Ferdinand Perrello. Louis Fiedler. Joseph Fiedler, Stacy — 58 55 Flagtwirier 84 58 Intriago. Maluk Football 94 Forster. John 16. 30, 75. 111. 133 50. 51 Irving. Maureen Irving. Steven 55 Freshmen Officers and Representatives 54 44. 72. 75. 79 55. 79 63 Ii 63 58 64 74 72. 74 ..... 47. 49. 83 16. 32. 37. 94. 95. Ill Jarrett, Prank .............. 54. 55. 96. 104 Juniors ................................. 47 Junior Officers and Representatives ................... 46 Kk Kahn. Eric ..................-......... 55 Kalebota. Adrienne ............ 47, 100. 107 Kalebota. Frank ................... 47. 95 Kalebota. Oliver .............. 55. 96. 104 Karabin. Barbara ............. 55. 78. 80. 93. 100 Kilitsis. Paraskeve ................... 55 Killat. Citris ____________________ 54. 55 Kim. Daelisa ....................... 47. 79 King. Rebecca ...................... 52 Koprowski. Karen ............ 3. 13. 29. 32, 38. 72. 82. 88. 109. 141 Koprowski. Mary ....................... 69 Krause. Michael .................. 64. 67 Krieger. Kathy 100 Krieger. William ................... 32. 112 Kull. Peter ........................ 95. 96 El LaBruno. Tony .......................... 110 LaMantia. Leonora —........... 2. 32. 44. 74. 75. 81. 115 Lampman. Terry ................... 54. 65 Lane. Jennifer ..................... 56 Lankenau. Willy ...................... 104 Liddawi. Hilda ................. 46. 48. 84 Lino. Reinaldo ....................... 56 Litchfield. Peter ...................... 48 Long. Brian ...................... 63. 103 Lopez. Clara .......... 15. 18. 19. 33. 42. 44. 70. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76 Lopez. Eva .............. 4. 18. 19. 33. 84. 113, 120 Lopez. Juan ....................... 48. 95 Lopez. Rosie ............. 15. 18. 33. 37. 73. 74 Lopez. Vincent ......................... 33 Lorenz. Frederick ...................... 58 Lorenz. Mike .................. 56. 78. 80 Mm Macina. Donna ... 6. 15. 75. 93 Mack. Michele 116 Malecki. Karina 56 Maloney. James .. 55. 96 Maloney. Terry .. 22 Malsch. Carol 61. 75 Malsch. Elise 2. 3. IS. 33. 42. 44. 72. 73. 74. 75. 80 Mancini. Grace ..................... 85 Marcia. Grace ......................... 52 Marcia. Nicholas 52 Martin. Mike 48. 95 Martin. Noelle 56. 83 Martinez. Carmen ... 48 Martinez. Patricia ... 52 Masquerade ...— 14 Matero. Ernest ■•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••a V� Mayer. Ray 69 Mayer. Shelden 65 Maynard. Thomas ... 56 McBreen. Kelly 34. 74 McCall. Denise 102 McCallum. Lynn 48. 106 McGowan. Mike 34. 72 McKenna. John 48. 70. 75 McLaughlin. Dennis 105 McLaughlin. Jackie . 56. 83 McLaughlin. James .. 95 McLaughlin. Matty 48, 95 58 McNamara. John 63. 81 Mendez. Robert 13. 14. 30. 34. 95. 103. 111. 117 Mendez. Soraya 13. 14. 19. 24. 26. 34. 35. 44. 75. 93 Millan. Chessie 48 Millan. Mike 13. 17. 27. 34. 37. 40. 95 142 Index Miller, Chris ......................... 34 Miller. Joann ......................... 52 Miller, Joseph ......-.................. 35 Minervini. Sal ............... —..... 95 Mitke. Mike ..................... 35. 117 Mitchell. Bob ....................... 102 Monte de Oca. Maria .................. 35 Mora. Martin .......................... 104 Morale . Jamie ......................... 55 Moreno. Freddy ......................... 52 Moylan. Dave ...................... 48. 103 Moylan. Denni ...................- 96. 104 Munoz. Daniel ......................... 55 Munoz. Lynn ......................-..... 48 Munoz. Raquel .......................... 52 Murolo. Claire ........ 46. 48. 75. 84. 85 Murphy. Merilee .............. ......... 35 i n Nafaah. Brian ....................... 48. 104 Nafa h. Erin .......................... 75 Nafaah. Laura ..................... 56. 100 Nafash. Ray ............ 46. 48. 49. 75. 115 Nafaah. Steven ............ 56. 92. 104, 116 National Honor Society ................... 75 Nelaon. Claire ...................... 62, 117 Nersesian. Carntg ................... 65. 79 Ner e ian. Janice ........... 7. 48. 79. 82 Oo O’Donnell. Donna ............. 5. 18. 31. 35. 42. 140 Oliva. Maria _____________________________ 53 O’Neill. Brian .......................... 103 Onorevole. Richard ............... 58. 59 Opening ............................... 3 Orefice. Michelle ........................ 56 Orive. Pat ------------------------------ 52 Pp Pabon. Javier Pace. Donna Pacheco. Fatima Paez. Jose Paldino. Michelle ... 96. 104 35 52 17. 36. HI. 141 56 24. 37. 31. Palmer� . Steve 36. 115 48. 103. Ill Paolilto. Mike 34. 36. 39, Partyka. Roberto ... 44. 141 58 69 48. 98 Pena. William 48. 70. 74. 79 People Divider 24. 25 Perdomo, Mariela ... 26. 36. 75 100 Perez. Juan 14. 36. 42. 75. 88. Perez. Maria 102. 103. 105. 114 49 49 Perez. Milagros 2. 18. 74. 75. 77. 115. 141 Perez. Nancy ............................. 49 Perez. Noel ................................. 56 Perlaza. Meisner 56 37 49 Peters. Ken 5. 31. 33, 37 Peters, Robert 22. 56. 104 Petrizio. John 52. 53. 75 Petruzella. Rose 37. 75. 87 Petruzzeli. Angelo ......................... 56 Phillip . Lisa ............................. 56 Piccinnini. Agne .................... 49. 87 Piccinnini. Robert ............... 52. 91. 92 Pizzuta. Franci ......................... 58 Pizzuta. Kevin ....................... 95. 96 Pizzuta. Paul ............................. 95 Polanco. Elva ___________ 50. 52. 75. 77. 78. 80. 93. 100. 106 Polazzi. George .................. 62. 63. 116 Pomponio. Mike ............................. 52 Porto. Alberto ........................ 52. 78 Porto. Maggie ...........—.................. 31 Principe. Jeff ................. 58. 103. 104 Quid or, Jackie ............. 3. 37. 77. 82. 112, 115 Quidor. Tricia .......................... 13 Quiley. Patrick ....................... 56 Quinones. Ivan ................. 49. 91. 92 Quinone . Jacinto .................. 91. 92 Quinones. Angel ............... 98. 99 Quintero. Leticia ....................... 53 Quintero. Maria ....................... 55 Rr Racanati. Angela ... Racli. Cindy 50. 53. 84. 85 49. 82. 133 55 Rea. Chris ............ 71. 81. 98 Rea. Joe 22 Rea. Lisa 13. 17. 26. 38. 42. 84. 85. 114. 117 Rea. Vicki 81. 84. 85. 100 Reardon. Neil 62. 95. 115 Reed April 87 Remember When 45 23 51 Rivera. Iris 53. 84 Rivera. Lillian 57. 80 49 Rivero. Carmen 38 Robles. Margarita ... - 53 Rodriguez. Genoveva 53. 81 Rodriguez. Ivette .... 49 Rodriguez. Jose 49. 75. 95. 104 Rodriguez. Luis 34. 38 Rodriguez. Mauricia 49. 75. 91 Rodriguez. Silvia 4. 15, 19. 38. 39. 44. 72. 73. 74. 75. 77 Roman. Henry 14. 17. 38 Ronchi. Jimmy 49 57 53 Rosenberg. Michele 38. 75 Rosenshien, Allan . 64 Rosero. Patricia 57. 120 69 49 Ruben. David 65. 79 Ruppert. Frances 68 Ruiz. Artie 12. 13. 14. 35. 39. 95. 103. 121 Ruiz. Chantie 49. 75. 78. 79. 82. 133 64 Russo. Thomas Ss Sabato. Jon Sainato. Cynthia Sanchez. Hector Sanchez. Randy Sangillo. Joseph Sangillo. Maria 23. 26. Santana. Robert 57. 96. 103 39. 103 91 51. 53 4. 7. 49. 74. 77. 78 2. 13. 16. 18. 19. 27. 39. 44. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 82. 115 14. 16. 33. 39. 42. 72. 102. 103 39 Santos. Yolanda 50. 53. 55. 84 Sardinas. Dianys 57. 72. 84. 120. 140 Sardinas. Odalys 46. 49. 72. 75. 79. 84. 85. 121. 140 Sariminasian. Rehan 51. 53. 84. 85 Sarmiento. Nelly 39 Sassonian. Patricia .. 68 Sasso, Anthony 54. 57. 78 Scarpa. Aldo 49. 71 81 Schichtel. Allen 51. 61 Schlomann. Kathe 61. 66 Schomann. Krista Ann 66 Schwanse. Guy 57 Sciancalepore. Anthony . 24. 27. 31. 40 Secretaries .. 68 Senior Officers and Representatives 26 53 Shelley. Theresa 62 57. 96 49. 117 Sirio, Louis 40. 141 Soccer 90 Softball 108 Soimes. Mark 49 53 Solter. Frances 68 Sophomore Officers 50 Sophomores 51 40 95 Sosa. Michelle � •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 57 Speer. Ileana 5. 10. 49. 70. 74. 76. 80. 93. 141 Spaccavento. Nicky 24. 27. 29. 31. 40 88. 89 Sports Feature 97. 105 Steen. Richard .... 96. 104 Stein. Jeffrey 49 Stepkovich. Joann 6. 27. 33. 40 Stratton. Anthony 53. 95. 104 Student Council 76. 77 Student Life Divider .... 4 5 Student Life Suarez. Inez 50. 53. 80 91 Suarez. Mario 57 Sullivan. Moira 23. 49. 71. 72. 74. 93. 108 Sullivan. Tara 23. 57. 83 Superintendent and Staff 59 Title Page ... Tiwari. Rookie Top Ten ........ Torre . Anita ... Torre . Eliecer Tullo. John Tullo. Michael Turok. Susan 1 49. 74 53 104 53 58 62. 67 Tuvey. Dave ____________ 57. 91. 92. 104 IT Unger. Lorin .................... — 57 Urchuk. Thomas ................ 63. 64 Vv Valderama. Terry ................... 34. 41 Valdivia. Esther ....................... 41 Valenti. Ann .......—.................. 69 Valentino. Beth ............... 17. 41. 82. 119. 141 Valentino. Eileen .................... 68 Valentino. Joe ........................ 53 Vasqucz. Jo e ....................... 57 Vasquez. Victor ...................... 49 Veras. Elizabeth ............. 41. 57. 113 Vera . Jose ------------ 53. 94. 95. 96. 104 Veras. Marilyn ......................... 57 Vidal. Nydia ------------------ 50. 53. 80 Villace . Maria-------------------------- 49 Vitalich. Andrew ......... ............ 62 Vitulano. Karen ............ 57. 84. 85. 100 Ww Walsh. Debbie Walsh. James Wadsworth 2. 5. 11. 17. 18. 31. 37. 40. 41 49. 94. 95. 96. 103. 104. 110 120 Wilkens. Todd 42 Wilson. Mary 61 Wiltsie. Nicole 23. 49. 71. 112 Wisniewski. Joseph 13 49 Wispe. Carmen —... 57. 93 Wispe. Victor 53. 95 Wispe. Virginia .— 49. 74 Witsik. Billy 49. 103 Wolf. Madeline 68 Wrestling 98 Yasson, Raymond ...................... 63 Yglesias. Anna _________ 46. 49. 84. 85. 140 Yglestas. Felisa ....................... 57 Yglesias. Sandra ......................... 57 Yu. Shu Yen ........................... 42 Tt Zz Tabat. Michelle ........... 49. 75. 79. 80 Tabat. Sherry ......................... 53 Terpak. Richard ........................ 61. 95. 108 Thomas. Leah .......... 23. 27. 40. 77. 115 Tierney. James ................... 41. 42 Tierney. Scott ........................ 53 Zenith ............................. 72. 133 Zurito. Julio ......................... 49 Index 143 Acknowledgements The Zenith staff and the Class of ’83 wish to thank the following people for their many contributions and concern. Senior Class Adviser Craig ISerteele Michael Krause Harry Auletto Principal Peter Olivieri Asst. Principal Joseph Wisniewski Athletic Director Brian Long Jim Petrucci Ed Jerrv Colophon The 1983 Zenith is printed in a limited edition of 200 copies, with 144 pages, and is published by Walsworth Publishing Company. Paper stock throughout is Warren double coated enamel, 80 lb., trimmed to 7 3A by 10l 2. Cover stock is 150 point weight printed cover. Body Copy is printed in 10 and 8 point Bookman and captions are in 8 and 6 point Bookman. Headings are in 18 and 24 point Tiffany. Boldface has been used for emphasis. Binding is Smythe sewn, reinforced roundback. Portrait photos and candids taken by Ed Jerry of Vinodd Studios, Jersey City, and student photographers. Cover design by Clara Lopez. Publishing representative is Jim Petrucci. Weehawken High School is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 144 Acknowledgements Colophon