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

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Top Left: Wistfully gazing outside. Gary Chipurnoi basks in the sunlight streaming through the window. Top: Lynne Ferro relaxes in the field while the breeze blows her hair. Left: A welcome relief from the heat of the school building for Martin Romanelli is the breeze through an open door . CLASSROOM ESCAPES 7 go outside to be with people who are different from the ones who stay inside. Smokers of all sorts are out there: it’s a change — Jamie Keats, senior You go outside to eat your lunch, relax from the monotony of school, and socialize with your friends — Rich Guarino. senior. v J 27

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Students Flee Confinement of School Sitting at a desk in a stuffy classroom when the sun is shining outside is al- most torture to any student. So it's no wonder that in the past the athletic fields and courtyards were often filled with students relaxing and enjoying the fresh air and warm sun. But, this year, a new rule prohibiting the use of the fields for this purpose has forced the stu- dents to search out new sites to escape from the confines of the school walls. One such place is the front of the school, where students line the low stone wall, talking with each other or doing homework. Anoth- er site frequently filled with lounging students is the pool area, including the bus parking lot. While the mild weather of fall or spring is ideal for these escapes, the snows Above: Joe Imhof and Brian Mangiaracina relax on the bicycle rack before riding home. Right: Students take time to talk with friends in front of the school. and freezing temperature of the winter months force students inside. Wrapped in layers of clothing, the warmth of the building is a welcome relief from the blustering winds outside. Yet some enjoy the deep snow and below-freezing temperatures, throwing snowballs and braving the icy feeling of being hit by them. For most, however, the novelty of the snow wears off by February, and complaints about the cold are often heard. The warmer weather and softer colors of spring are greeted with relief as once again, students head out- doors to break up monoto- ny and enjoy the sun and fresh air. 26

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Former Places of Pleasure: Now Places of Employment To local merchants the grand opening of the Sunrise Mall was a dreaded event. Since the time of its debut in the fall of 1973, the mall has continued to torment small business owners, causing many to close their doors in desperation. However, com- munity members have contin- ued to add to the thriving business of the mall. For high school students, the mall has allowed them to purchase clothing, records, jewelry, and books without having to drive from store to store. The presence of a five- movie theater, pinball arcades, and numerous fast food places provides diversions from a normal day shopping. Job seekers in particular have found the mall to be a generous area in which to work. Students can be seen ringing cash, scooping ice cream, waiting tables, or guarding dressing rooms. For those without trans- portation, there are many fast food places and small shops scattered throughout the com- munity. Neighborhood stores are convenient and allow for a more personal atmosphere. 28 Top: Amy Arrow sorts clothing in Pants Place Plus. Above: In Home Decor, Pat Trifaro sells a necklace to a customer. WORK AND PLAY The mall is a great place to hang out with your friends on a rainy day when your parents are home ” — Robert Brynien, senior. All of the malls in the area could have been cloned; they seem so similar — Jack Abuhoff, senior. One of the advantages to working in the mall is that it's an easy place to spend your money — Steve Foresta, junior. I pity people who work in secluded areas; the mall provides such an atmosphere — you meet so many people in the course of one day! — Gale Vanore, senior.