Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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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

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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

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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