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

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The fast food lane passes through the money making Pizza Hut and McDonald’s crew person, Fran Fish and Chips corporations. Hafner, takes Dave Tanen’s order. The cafeteria worker prepares to receive payment for Eddie Brown’s lunch. A group of students gather at the snack bar discussing the topics of the time. A hamburger and potato puff lunch provides some food for the school day for Dominic Cenci and Ralph Tomeo. Food 15

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It seems as if mom’s homecooking has been replaced by long lines and packaged burgers. dents with a license and car, a much wider variety of food is available. When someone asks what everyone wants for lunch, such places as McDonald’s, Burger King, Arby’s and Arthur Treacher’s as well as the neighborhood pizza parlors are mentioned. Dunkin’ Donuts also provides a mid-morning snack for those lucky enough to have an early period free. The junk-fast-food syn- drome does not end with lunch. Many students also stop by these places after school for something quick to eat. “I like to go to fast food places so I can compare the food,” explained John Sala- dino, senior. The weekends host the largest amount of business as students stop for dinner, a snack after the movies or just because there’s nothing better to do. But whatever the reason, it seems quite evident that this type of food wins over the stu- dents’ hearts any day. Food, la comida, or la cui- sine the language is irrele- vant; they all mean the same — Big Macs smothered in cheese, donuts that have more hole than cake, or school cheeseburgers that feel and taste like plastic. The great dilemma is decid- ing where or what to eat. With the great variety of fast food restaurants, students find it difficult to make the choice. For most students, the caf- eteria has a monopoly on sat- isfying the mid-day “mun- chies.” Everything from “junk food” to fruit is sold. Despite the choice of three different types of lunches served in the cafeteria, the nutrition of many students lies within the bounds of WISE, DRAKE’S, and NABISCO. Joyce Dworkin, sophomore, commented, “Yodels or chocolate chip cookies with milk and a bagel is what I usually eat for lunch.” For those fortunate stu- A questioning expression present on her face and tray in hand, Lori Jones looks for a dessert. 14 Food

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A cheerful conversation is enjoyed by Ruth Ericson, Ellen In their spare time Eddy McGlacken, and Eileen Callahan in Kreitzman and David Mur- the cafeteria. phy hang out by the pool. A Friend Is... Someone you can trust 100% and who accepts you the way you are. Michael Tucciarone, Senior Someone who helps you out when you are in trouble and doesn’t blab your secrets. Laurie DiPaolo, Senior Someone vou can trust and talk to and always depend on. Maureen Kraemer, Senior A person who you can talk to about anything, and under- stands you, and still likes you. Elizabeth Rose, Senior A person who is always there when you are in trouble. Anita Vaskunas, Senior Someone who has half his stuff at your house and half your stuff at his house. Kurt Wimberger, Sophomore Someone who understands you and accepts your faults. Rosalie Mascia, Senior Someone who is loyal, trust- worthy, and willing to hear your problems. Marilyn Matera, Senior A person you can count on at all times. Mary Campbell, Senior Someone who knows you as you really are, and still accepts you. Tony Mauro, Senior