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

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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.

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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 rest on the couch in the midst of a hectic evening is enjoyed by Rose Studdert on the arm of her date. Charlie Kalkof. A swing dance is performed by Alison Schecter and Ondine Stettner. The Knight And His Fair Lady Chivalry is not dead; it’s just in obeyance, muttered Janet O’Connor, senior, as she threw open the corridor door that had just slammed in her face. Where was Sir Galahad when you need- ed him!? Reminders of customs past, gentlemen opening car doors, an arm-in-arm stroll and the ele- gance of a white tuxedo were re- vived. On May 21, 1981 the Hun- tington Town House glowed with the ambience of charm and class”. Leather jackets and patched jeans were nowhere to be found. White tie, top hat and tails was some change from my boyfriends usual t-shirt and jeans. admitted Diane Lepano, senior. It’s amazing how you can see people in a new light when they're wearing fancy clothes. In May, Lady Diana wasn’t the only Queen-in-Waiting. This prom had its own blonde queen, Cathy Parsons. Mike Shaggy, Prom King, expressed a com- monly held feeling, The even- ing was a lot of fun. The romantic aspect of the evening was highlighted by the playing of the Prom theme Through the Eyes of Love by East Coast. It was after the play- ing of this song that some cou- ples that came as just friends left as better friends. The only thing I hated about the Prom was that you had to kill your food before you ate it, ex- claimed Janette Jones, senior. The evening seemed to evoke a different mood. Joan Steiner, senior, expressed it by saying, For one night everyone seemed to like each other. Chivalry has a strange effect on people. 14 Junior Prom