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

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STUDENT LIFE 28 HOME ONE OF THE THINGS MOST STUDENTS SEEMED TO DO BEST AT HOME WAS QUICK- LY AND EASILY GET- TING BORED. For whatever the reason, the weather, busy friends, sickness or nothing to do, it was very easy to get bored. To alleviate the dull feeling when there was nothing to do. some ate while others watched TV or read. Colin McAteer, sophomore, had another solution, when bored. Sometimes I just felt like sitting and doing nothing, he explained. A BIG PART OF EVERYONE’S HOME LIFE INVOLVED DEALING WITH THE REST OF THE FAMI- LY. Aside from, parents, most people had at least one brother or sister to contend with. This included a shar- ing of many things such as clothes, bathrooms, radios, T.V., bedrooms and most often, parents' attention. We all have at some time, wondered what it would be like to be twins. Some felt it wouldn’t be too bad, especially if they were very close, but others disagreed. Naturally with a twin, there would always be someone your age to be with and talk to but on the other hand, who wants to be identified as a pair? Angelo and An- thony Curcio had their own feelings on the matter. Be- ing a twin has never really bothered me, I just don't like it when people call me An- thony, said Angelo. “I WISH I WERE AN ONLY CHILD,” WAS A DESIRE HEARD BY MOST AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFE.

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SKIING, SLEIGH RIDING AND ICE SKATING WERE FUN THINGS THAT COULD BE DONE WHEN WINTER CAME. Snow shoveling also had to be done, but just how fun it was was all a matter of opinion. Some lov- ed the snow and cold air and didn’t mind the work, but others found it too much to handle. I love the winter but I could do without the shoveling,” commented freshman Paul De Generro. VERY OFTEN ONE COULD FIND HIM HERSELF WITH FREE TIME, EXTRA MONEY AND A RIDE TO THE MALL. Providing that the right stores were open and just the right clothes shoes, etc. were found, one usually ended up shopping. Shopping became a natural and frequent part of everyone's home lives. It didn’t matter if something was really needed or not — buying and spending was a challenge most readily ac- cepted. When I had the money, there was always something at the mall I need- ed or just wanted, com- mented senior Nancy Abra- ham. Very often, useless and impractical items were bought simply because they were on sale. But there were also the practical shoppers who brought only what was needed, at the right time. Where to shop was a pro- blem easily solved. Malls were most popular to shop at and between the Sunrise. Walt Whitman, Smithhaven and Nassau, Roosevelt Field and more, there was always one nearby and buses often made it easy to get there. Malls offered a variety of stores all under one roof and if one looked long enough, one could usually find everything he needed at the same mall. Christmastime and the holidays brought big crowds and frustration for shoppers but things had to be bought and the crowds and inconveniences had to be endured. Everyone loved to shop, especially when money was available. And when it wasn’t, window shopping was still the next best thing. STUDENT LIFE HOME 27

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When it came down to it nobody wanted to be alone. Who would they have fought with? Fighting was natural, though, and a healthy way to let off steam. Tve had to share my room with my sister for 17 years, and it hasn’t been easy, ex plained Christine Malina- uakas, senior. From a young age, sharing has always been one of the most stressed ideals for a child to learn. Clothes and rooms to name a few. taught siblings to give and take, and to understand a want or need not their own. More often than not everything worked out in the end. Who got into the bathroom first or who got the car only depended on who yelled the loudest. THGRG’S MO PLP CG LIKG 4 . V r Ji-As T n j m } HOMG (cont d) STUDENT LIFE HOME 29 BEAUTIFUL WEATHER AND CLOSE FRIENDS WERE ALL THE IN- GREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE A SPEC- TACULAR BARBE- CUE. When school was out, friends could be found together going to the movies, having a party or hanging out. It was natural instinct to flock together and do something or nothing. Even though I see my friends in school it’s too hectic to do anything really fun. When we can, we get together and talk or do whatever, explained Sal Restivo, junior. Home was the center of many other activities. Stu- dying, reading, painting and other hobbies were done. One felt comfortable and not pressured as they spent time with the family. Time at home involved learning, growing and caring. Secrets were shared, dreams were dreamt and ideas encourag- ed. Although everyone was growing up and acquiring new interests, home was still often the most favorite place to be.