Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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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

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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

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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