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

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fl TOUGH OF SPARKLE 'Twas the season to be jolly, yet somehow things were not the same as they were many Christmases before. The belief in the bearded man dressed in a red suit, flying through the sky on a sled pulled by reindeer, was no long- er present. The anticipation of waiting for Santa Claus to come down through the chimney bringing gifts had long since vanished. Everything then seemed special and new; as a child one had few worries. Things tended to change, though, as everyone grew older. The meaning of Christmas was looked upon in a differ- ent light as children became teen- agers. The spirit was still there, only different things took priority. Anne Marie Burmeister, junior, stated, When the holidays come around ev- eryone counts the number of days un- til vacation. The whole school be- comes very tense with anticipation. Most people would agree that the holidays change people's attitudes throughout school. Everyone gets ex- cited and friendly about things,” re- marked Shanni Reine, senior. One of the reasons for the differ- ences in moods was the many holiday activities that took place. The Honor Society sponsored blood drive added to the feeling of doing good for others. Mary Winterfeldt, senior, admitted. I felt better after I gave blood. It made me feel good that my blood was given to someone in need. For all I know my blood could have gone to my grand- mother, who received blood right after I gave. Certain people were not able to give blood or just didn’t want to. I was very upset when my doctor told me I couldn’t give blood, especially be- cause Miss Lindeman always needed so many blood transfusions. I would have loved to have been able to help her by giving blood, recalled Steph- anie Kaufmann, senior. The Head Start party, given by the Key Club and the Honor Society, was one way of sharing happiness. Nick Barone, senior, stated, I loved being Santa because all the little kids came over and hugged me. What a feeling it was seeing their eyes light up at the sight of Santa. The only part of the activities that disappointed many people took place during the last two periods before va- cation in the Commons. The whole school was invited to join in and get into the spirit, but not many people bothered to stay. Some took this as an opportunity to go home early. I found it very disappointing that more people didn’t stay and get into the holiday spirit, stated Ellen Katz, senior. The Jazz Lab performed in the Com- mons as usual. The only difference was that the Dalerettes didn’t do their routine. We really weren’t sure that there were even going to be two free periods the last day before vacation so we didn’t bother practicing for it. We decided to use that time to practice for the competition, stated Melita Froux- ides, a senior Dalerette. A sparkle of happiness shone throughout all the activities. The jin- gling of bells worn on shoes, heard by all, tended to remind everyone that this was indeed holiday time; many Santa hats were also in evidence. The whole feeling of the season could best be summed up by the shouted wishes of friends to one another for a happy holiday and a well spent vacation. 22 Holidays

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 Horses are usually seen grazing on an open green pasture or running around a race track. Janet Cast and her horse, Mickey, often enjoy spending a quiet day together. Most people would be repulsed by the idea of a snake curling around their neck. However. John Gardner finds his friend a pleasant com- panion. Exotic animals require as much love and care as any standard pet does. Mike Zahralban is deeply involved in the life of his tarantula. Fin- ster. The best things in life often come in small packages. Despite the differences in their sizes. Carl Deissler s salamander is as important to him as any large animal could be Pets 21

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Little children are irresistible to most teen- agers. The Head Start party was a perfect op portunity for Melita Frouxides to spend some time with the children and spread a little love. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season sometimes leave little time for oneself. Bonnie Hess takes advantage of some free time to ex periment with new styles. The gesture of giving and receiving is an impor- tant part of the holiday season. Heidi Christo- phersen. Diane DeGiacomo. and Toni Kostyan brighten one another's spirits by exchanging to kens of friendship. The holiday festivities would not have been the same without music. The Jazz Lab s perfor mance in the Commons spread good cheer throughout the school. Holidays 23