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

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Corning Out When You Are Enough If a man does not keep pace with his companions, maybe he is weird, stated John Tirico, freshman. The Junior High School Hangover had not yet warn off. Many freshman find it hard to do anything alone. They must always have a group on which to fall back. Through high school, though, there is a growth of character. People enjoy groups and so- cializing but also find a compan- ion in themselves. Janine Conlin, senior, commented, I find that in the last three years I have be- gun to depend less and less on other people and can finally feel comfortable doing things by my- self. I used to feel the need to always be with someone, but now that need no longer exists. A peek into the Math Office can find a student ardently work- ing on the computer in a math ematical world all his own. If you've ever taken a walk through the woods, you are like ly to pass a runner totally obliv- ious to your presence. When I'm running, it's like the whole world doesn't exist. It’s just me all alone. Bob Monahan, senior, stated. A change comes over the indi- vidual both inwardly and out- wardly. During the high school years, the student perfects his outside appearance to convey what he. the individual, is all about. The way one dresses, wears one’s hair or does one's make-up all contribute to the in- dividual statement. Rob Fer- rigno, senior, remembers, God, I remember in junior high school how if you dared to wear some- thing different, you were made fun of. Now people use their dress to make statements about themselves, and people respect them for it. I think high school brings with it a certain amount of maturity which allows you to be yourself and not be ostracized for it. As most students have discov- ered in high school, great strides are made toward finding oneself. 12 Coming Out

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A secretive Jim MacCallum has Arty Sohikian’s ear during free time on a bench in the Com- mons. A sunny day brightens up an aquain- t a n c e be- tween Kenny Ryan and Kathleen McGuckin. Coming Out 11

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A smile of content ment brightens Rose Marten s face as she completes her senior year and prepares to make her mark on the world. A solitary stroll down a wooded lane is a peaceful finish to a hectic school day for Chuck Lyons. Enwrapped in his novel. Christopher Pennino is in a world of his own. In his white shirt and black tie. Jimmy Abele shows his individuality Coming Out 13 Many aspects of Humanities 12 amuse Some last minute make up touches pre Ondine Stettner. pare Maureen Clancy to face the world.