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

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vided a welcome relief from the frigid did the weather, with icy winds fol- winds of winter. lowed by near springtime weather. Despite the surprisingly mild winter The few times snow did threaten, all and the new insulated doors, the hopes were turned toward that much school was the same icebox it always desired Snow Day, as an impromptu was, with the courtyard doors con- break from school. Even winter's flur- stantly swinging open and shut. For r es have their useful purpose, many the craving for a smoke over- While summer swirled by with its rode any awareness of the outside tern- warm weather and its release from the perature. tensions of school, winter whirled in Classroom climates fluctuated, as with holidays and promises of snow. The fire of summer soon disappears as winter frost covers the ground. Jill Smith. Lisa Pasto- ral. Patty Gibbons, and John Schmitt oppose themselves clad in different apparel, in a heated battle turned cold. Summer Winter 25

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ummer wirl Heat waves and longer days invaded the earth, clothes were peeled off al- lowing the sun's rays to be absorbed into the skin, all heralding the arrival of summer. June, July, and August were the months associated with freedom, par- ticularly from annoying bells, teachers lecturing endlessly, and homework. There was ten weeks to devote entire- ly to personal pursuits, such as getting a tan. I love going to the beach and letting my winter-white skin bake to a golden brown, remarked senior So- nya Kaestner, echoing a very common feeling. Others, like Doug Walata, junior, enjoy winter more than summer since if you’re hot, you can only take off a certain amount of clothes, but layering clothes will keep you warm. For most, though, the blazing sun pro- £§£ - f §

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BATTLE OF THE BULGE: At -m-m-m—Boy look at all that scrumptious chocolate that club is selling! No it's fattening and I'm on a diet!—B-But still it is for a good cau- se!—Nope, I won't have it! I have will power! Once again a baffled student strug- gled with the aid of his conscience and will power to overcome those terribly tempting morsels. Though successful this time, this was only one of the many overpowering experiences one would encounter throughout a life- time. Although Americans have proven to be the most weight conscious people in the world, they also have acquired the unique ability to surround and tempt themselves 24 hours a day with food. But this was not accomplished without the help of treacherous gim- mick-pushers that lured the innocent unconsciously into eating binges. There’s no escape! They have been known to attack indiscreetly and at moments of greatest weakness. One would be innocently watching his fa- vorite program when suddenly mouth- watering burgers sizzled across the screen asking if you’re hungry, a poor little bunny drained himself dancing about rich, thick chocolate, or a tou- can invited everyone to follow his nose. Some figured they could beat the system, going to school and avoiding food by occupying their minds with school work. Upon entering the build- ing, crowds of hungry students who forgot to eat breakfast swarmed the Green and White Shop snatching a quick bite before class. Proceeding fur- ther, through the Commons, students congregated around a paper sack filled with soft pretzels. Classrooms were Anything edible looks good when you are hungry. Andrew Barrett, listening to his grum bling stomach, is ready to devour a bagel in the cafeteria. Quick bites in between classes make it possi- ble for any student to face a period with re- newed mental vigor. VLC's year round pretzel sale offers fast relief to those who need immedi- ate energy. 26 Food And Diet