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

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c GETTin' READY The right preparation for surfboard use is impor- tant. Jeff Qorddard makes sure the surface is smooth. TIME TOGETHER The warm afternoon is the perfect time to talk. Kim Sherman and Laura Fanto relax with their friends. Summer

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A WORK OF ART M v 1’he Grucci family's fourth of July ex- travaganza over the East River attracted thousands of viewers from ail over the state. Summer fun was soon over, however, and it was back to school, (see page 8) Daler Life What stands out most in your mind about hish school? Sure, you'll al- ways remember the pressures and wor- ries of SATs and weekly chapter tests, but when the un- pleasant memories fade away, the mon extravagant or maybe even half-cocked things you did will always stand out. Attending weekend after week- end of sweet-sixteen parties, practic- TALLYING CM UP Anxious to find out how many apples he was able to fish out, T J. Angwin and Nancy Licursi reach for the apples from Matt Wildes. Representing their freshman class was fun even though the class came in last place, (seepage 14) and still trying to keep your job and get a date for the Junior Prom proved there were certain living skills to be learned, not just academic skills. That’s what you'll remember. Soon enough you’ forget Newton's laws of physics and the proper use of the semi-colon, but the close friends, the fond memories and the teenage antics will never be for-

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 ................. I L L P L AY AND SOME WORK Good morning students, this is Dr. Kussin. Welcome back for another school year! I don't believe in rules for the sake of having them... Assigned lockers? Mew teach- ers? homework? Studying? Grades in gym? The harsh and unreal words seemed to fade and become indistinct. Students were already missing the unstructured, lazy, casual days of summer. Students' jobs varied from day-camp counselors to sales clerks to fast-food chain employees. Working at a day-camp was a great experience, said senior Michelle Galluzzo. riot only did I leam patience by working with children, but I also had my nights off and my weekends free to party! Time not spent working was often spent partying and going to the beach. I really got to work on my GONE EISniNG The shore at Bayville pro- vides a peaceful fishing spot. Deanna Korcha spends some time at Elaine henn's beach house. spusn splash The man made wave pool provides swimmers with the same feeling as the real ocean. Tom Vec- chione enjoys the high rolling fun. tan because my job taking telephone surveys was in the evenings. It was cool to be able to lounge at the beach and also to practice and teach tennis, said Donna Hasley. I decided to keep my job because I like having the extra spending money for a Honda vacation, she added. Although the first day of school was universally dreaded, some students admitted that summer could get boring. Debbie Gecew- icz, junior, had her own reasons. The last day of school before vacation, everyone says. Let's get together this summer,' but no one does. Everyone has their own jobs with different hours so it never works out. I looked forward to the first day of school because I wanted to see my friends and catch up on the things we missed. I was so uncomfortable the first day, commented Gregg Kearney, freshman. I couldn't believe it came in the middle of a heat wave. As soon as the temperature lessened and the original shock of coming back to school was over, students generally settled into the routine. Sure, I missed summer, explained Julie Grudzinski, senior. But I'm going to have the best time ever! Tracy Grey TAKING A TAN On the sands of Tobay Beach. Kristina Ostman and Lori Lifson enjoy a Saturday afternoon. The beach was a popular place where students congre- gated. Summer