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Right: (left to right) Sharon Clauss. Terry Humphrey. Joyce Stavert. Dolores Horan — Promoting tickets for Annie Get Your Gun.'' Below: A student finds a quiet corner in the Commons Below Right: (left to right) Anne Basso. Anna D'Erasmo. Joanne Bello In the 1700’s when American colonies were still young, means of commu- nication as we know them today were non-existent. People met in the center of their town to trade news, sell farm products and most importantly, social- ize with their neighbors. This spacious area was designed to be shared by all the townspeople and was the most important feature of the town. It was called the Commons. Two hundred years have passed and the term is somewhat obsolete, yet the Commons here at Farmingdale High School continues to function in basically the same way. During a school day, everyone needs an es- cape from the close confines of the classrooms, and the Commons offers the perfect place for meeting and talk- ing with friends, relaxing, sleeping and hanging out. The Commons’ forty-four benches are filled continually during the day, start- ing before homeroom. Many students start each day gathered around their respective groups discussing last 16
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¥ Pauntbr ufeer v wines cheeses antiques By the end of senior year, most students have reached the legal drinking age of 18. giving them the freedom to go to bars, but many don’t wait. They beg. borrow or forge false identification. Frigates, Club 40. and Rum Bot- toms are popular weekend hang- outs. Dancing, socializing, and. of course, drinking are all part of the frenetic night life there. For a more mellow atmosphere, some prefer the Pawnbroker and the Backbarn. Soft music combined with wine and cheese provide a casual air for conversing with friends. 15
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Students Gather In Commons Lett: (left to right) Marlene DeWeever. Elaine Imboden. Diane Haas Below Left: (left to right) Lisa Posillico. Donna Remmert. Below: A student does some last minute cramming. night’s party, this week’s love, and to- morrow’s English test. During free periods, buying pretzels, pitching pen- nies. and “pegging” peopleare some of the major activities. In the past people were easily cate- gorized according to their location in the commons. Those distinct bound- aries are gradually fading to the point where a “freak” might feel comfort- able in the “jock” corner, and any student can comfortably sit in any area that he wants. 17
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