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

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EASY COME. . . Temptation can ruin any dieter's goal. Nora Langan. Anthony Napodano. and Elyse DeMayo try to lure weight conscious students toward a delicious array of junk food. An attack of the munchies. if not cured, soon becomes intolerable. Eileen Ferrity tries to res- cue one of the many craving chocoholics by administering an 'M M fix. Food And Diet 27

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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

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NOT SO EASY GO!! not safe either. Each one had its offi- cial candy seller, begging everyone to donate to that worthy cause. Of course there was always that lunch period when hunger stricken victims finally broke down and resorted to eat- ing—Cafeteria Food! For those fortunate students who had their own transportation, lunch was a cultural experience, including everything from pizza to Chinese food. McDonalds gives me 60% more meat than Farmingdale High School,” ex- claimed Denise King, senior. As the day drew to a close, the soda machine became the next target. Stu- dents fumbled with books and coats, trying to find just enough change for that direly needed soda, even if it meant missing the bus home. Arriving home after a hard day’s work, students immediately invaded the fridge and sat down to watch soaps.” The system seemed unbeatable, but some methods have been devised to master it. The Diet—sometimes con- sidered a four letter word—has be- come the challenge of the Eighties, calling for a survival of the fattest. The means of accomplishing this feat have been extensive, ranging from magic diet pills to the devastating diet plans devised by Scarsdale, Atkins, a close friend or perhaps even themselves. Others, not as interested in dieting, have substituted physical fitness. I'd rather run to stay fit than stop eating,” explained Elyse DeMayo, senior. For those unfortunate people who had a difficult time accomplishing such feats on their own, society has pro- duced brave souls who have success- fully conquered the system and have seen it as their life’s mission to save those suffering from the battle of the bulge. They are determined to over- come the system whether it be by Weight Watchers' phone calls discour- aging members from eating, or watch- ing the spirited and energetic Richard Simmons persuading everyone to “Liveit”. And so continues the never-ending battle to free the world from that spare tire. Will power, will power, will power! I WILL have a candy bar! And my diet starts tomorrow. The Universal Gym is a popular way of building The moment of truth is never easy to face, up muscles. Some find it so important to work Revealing only part of the reality makes it less out that they spend even free periods lifting difficult to bear. weights. 28 Food And Diet