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

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Above, Far Left: The library provides a quiet haven for Lisa Silverstein and Mary Rutkowski to finish their homework. Above: In his search for material for his term paper. Buddy Siclair is aided by Mrs. Dorothy Partridge Left: Doreen Meinck presents her ID card to Eleanor Ward in order to check out a book. primary use is probably for studying, the library’s friendly but quiet atmo- sphere, comfortable chairs, and large supply of maga- zines make it an enjoyable place to sit back and forget the hustle and bustle of the day. “The library’s really as nice a place as the Com- mons,” Frank Gannon com- mented. “It’s a lot quieter. When you have work to do there are ample resources, but when you just want to relax, you know you won’t be disturbed.” Much of what goes on in the library is not academic. People meet there to talk quietly about school friends or the latest fashions in one of the many magazines. Decorated with book dis- plays and art reproductions, the library is also equipped with records, cassettes, filmstrips, and tapes which are available for enjoyment as well as study. The librar- ians are willing and eager to help, and sometimes even the teacher on duty becomes a familiar charac- ter, available for help or conversation. Aside from all its other advantages, the library still remains the best place in which to study and catch up on homework. It’s 27,757 books and extensive audio-visual system provide indepth research materials and information. Students come to the li- brary for various reasons, but once they are there they seem to enjoy them- selves and quickly learn to take advantage of all it offers. I can study there better than anywhere else in the school,” Amy Walsh said, “and it's the nicest place I know to relax.” 19

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Library Open for More Than Studying I LITERARY THOUGHTS Getting thrown out is the best part of being in the library — Glenn Weiss, senior. Above Left: Madelyn Murray helps a student check out a book. This place is dedicated to Yvonne Bourgeois? Who's Yvonne Bourgeois? — Martin Rom anelli, senior. Above: Lucy Lane and Russell Bier make use of the library's extensive The library’s a good place to go if you’re feeling depressed or you don’t want to be with people. It’s really quiet — Christine Kwiatkowski, junior. The library attracts a certain kind of person. It has a nice atmosphere — Donna Swift, sophomore J By the senior year each student has probably found one particular spot in the building that he considers his own personal niche. In spite of the attraction of the Commons and the pool, many students find the li- brary the ideal place to “hang out.” Although its

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Students Seek Free Period Haven H Above: A student utilizes a bench in the Commons as a free period nap site. A particularly impressive part of the school building is the Commons, a spacious area created for the sole purpose of “hang- ing out.” It is a handsome conglomeration of numer- ous materials and geomet- ric shapes. Its walls are fre- quently plastered with cam- paign signs, play advertise- ments, or colorful holiday decorations. The triangular enclosures on either end of the Commons make perfect display areas for Christmas LEGAL LOITERING “I like the Commons because all my friends are here. This is where all the jocks hang out — Scott Oggeri, senior. “ You walk into the Commons and all you feel are eyes looking at you” — Rich Guarino, senior. “If you hang out in the Commons you get classified as belonging to a certain group — Barbara Camp, junior. '7 don't hang out in the Commons; I stay in the cafe- teria where it’s safer — Frank Gannon, senior