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

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DESSERT ANYONE? As Margaret Granville and Lori Orr look on in shock, Cathy Bongo hunts for coins hidden deep in jello and cream to score points for the senior class. FLOWERS NOT ONLY MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY BUT ALSO HELP VLC RAISE EX- TRA MONEY. In the morning, the VLC members got together to discuss the strategy of selling flowers. THE HOMECOMING GAME IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING OF THE YEAR. In preparation for the game, the Cheerleaders help introduce the players and psych them up for the big game. PART OF THE FUN OF HOMECOMING IS BEING WITH FRIENDS. The dance is a great place to show off new dance steps and clothes while having a good time. RIVALRY AMONG THE CLASSES PRO VIDE8 FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN. In the newly added water balloon relay. Matt Connors tries to catch and throw the balloons without breaking them. f 2 4 STUDENT LIFE HOMECOMING 19

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Getting Up Getting Down Getting It Together Excitement filled the hallways. Voices were heard, laughing and talk- ing. Sure, there was a day off from school that week — but that wasn't all that caused the excitement. It was tne anticipation of Homecoming Weekend. Wednesday, No- vember 9th, started things off with Color Day. New, to Home coming this year, and in order to start things off right, each grade was to par ticipate by wearing a different color. Freshmen walked in white, sophomores wore black, juniors roamed in red while seniors sported blue. Even though not everyone wore his color, all my friends did and that made it fun, explained Debbie Bataglia, junior. Thursday, the subtle scent of green and white carnations permeated classrooms and hallways as the Varsity Leaders’ Club upheld its tradition of selling flowers. The freshmen got in the act this year by selling Homecoming balloons that floated in and out of classrooms. As one o’clock approached, students grabbed their jackets and books and moved out to the football field. The Cheerleaders and Dalerettes, as well as the band, led the rally with cheers, music and routines. Next, the foot- ball team was introduced and the contests began. There were points awarded for each place as the representatives of the different grades competed in the apple dunk- ing, pizza and jello eating contests, along with this year’s new addition of the water balloon throw. When it was over the sophomores had a slight lead, but Homecoming was far from over. Although Homecoming is still fairly new and not everyone par- ticipates, it caught on fast. I thought it was pretty good especially since we never did anything like this in junior high, remarked freshman, Phil Mekelburg. Later that night, the Commons was filled and people danced away. The dance contest gave the juniors the new lead as both male and female winners were from the junior class. After king, queen and court were announced, the dance ended and the football game was all that remained. Friday there was no school, as the kids from the dance recuperated and the football team got psyched. Satur- day brought very windy weather and many old faces from past years. Farmingdale put away Lawrence as the filled stands cheered them on. Homecoming ended on a happy note, with the junior class taking the trophy and the football team taking the game. — Melissa DeSimone T he subtle scent of green and white carna- tions permeated the classrooms. STUDENT LIFE 18 HOMECOMING

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 Addicts and Food? Music? Dance? Whatever the need was. most found a way to satisfy it. And why did they? Fulfilling a need was something to do. but for some it became an obsession. That uncontrollable urge to reach a state of oblivion under the influence of your favorite mode. Lunchtime in the cafeteria often became like feeding time at the zoo. That once-quiet girl that sat in front of you in math, with a 99 average, became a wild animal prepared to fight for that last bagel. Senior Stacey Soave explained, “It’s like this magnetic force between me and food. I just have this need to be near it and eat it.” And for those who preferred the quiet of the library, one might have noticed the ever popular “study addict.” Some seriously seemed to be addicted to studying and could never be found without a book nearby. For whatever reason, these people were willing to sacrifice a social life to get very good grades and get in- to a good college. Studious senior Joe Rizzotti remarked on his own study habits, “It has all proven worthwhile, and my methods were reflected in my grades. Others who did not have the patience to study turned to something more active — music. With the great diversities in music, there were many sorts of music addicts, and each stood by his own musical preference. There was enough of a variety to satisfy everyone and enough radio stations to appeal to all. Senior Jeff Kamean exclaimed readily, ”1 wouldn't be Jeffrie Loyd Ka- mean without Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. LEISURE TIME IS SPENT IN MANY DIFFERNT WAYS. Chris Griffin and Frank Ip polito can usually be found in the mall, but not without their box. SOME PEOPLE CANNOT MAKE IT THROUGH THE DAY WITHOUT A NICOTINE FIT. Robin Sherman comes to the rescue when Chris Campisi finds he needs a light. STUDENT LIFE 20 ADDICTIONS