Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

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Top Lett: (left to right) Bob Happ. Chris Hurst. Top Right: (left to right) Greg Van Horn. Vincent Ferrara Above: Student walks on path by the pond. There is more to the school than bricks, glass and desks. During a school day, students have various reasons for being attracted to the out- doors. On a nice day the outdoors provides a welcoming break between classes from a routine day. The school’s grounds stretch thirty acres, making it easy for students to find a special place to meet with their friends. These places may range from the scenic area by the woods to the notorious area behind the pool. These places allow students the freedom to do things which are prohibited inside the building. The courtyards provide the most convenient location for some to have that quick cigarette between classes, often to the inconvenience and annoyance of the school’s non- smokers. Students find the spacious, pictur- esque campus a perfect alternative to the confines of the school. The out- doors offers a place to use up extra energy, take a leisurely walk, or gath- er with a large group of friends. 22

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Outdoors Lures Students The outdoors usually means freedom from restrictions and rules. For this reason, many people enjoy leaving the building as often as possible. It could be walking through one of the courtyards during the five minute interval between classes or spending an entire 40 minutes relaxing in the sun. As Winter arrives, these excursions become limited except when it snows and memories of past winters are rekindled with snowball fights and snowmen. The long awaited first spring day brings out the masses to once again celebrate the outdoors. Top Left: Student walking in the first snow of the year Top Right: Susan Lizzal basking in the sun. Above: Tunnel during break between classes Opposite: Student gazes out into the courtyard. 24