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

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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

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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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Finally, after hoping for the right date, spending countless hours trudging through the mall looking for the perfect” dress, renting the sophisticated tuxedo and slick black limousine, and buying the corsage, the day was here. Girls enjoyed spending up to three hours taking their time to get ready. Patty Tallerine, junior, said, Getting ready for the prom is where all the excitement begins, and it's fun to take your time doing it.” But what about a guy? Does he find it time-consuming? Mo, not really,” remarked Kurt Sexaur, junior. Getting the top button buttoned on the shirt and buying your girlfriend a corsage are the only things that takes time.” After all the preparations had been made, the doubts began to rise. Was it worth all the fuss and money? Am I going to have a good time with my date? Nancy Licursi, senior, said, I think going with boyfriend is much better than with just a friend. The prom is very romantic and you can't enjoy it to the fullest if you don't have that special someone to share it with.” The day itself was rainy and dismal, the THE ICING ON THE CAKE riot only was It Michele Romanelli's birthday, but also Dr. Kussins wife's. Vinnie Daniels and Mi- chele await the lighting of the candles. THE ROYAL COUPLE It's tradition that the King and queen dance along with the royal court. Darren McMahon and Jan- ine Paccione lead the dance to 'You’re the In- spiration. ' A N C E exact opposite of what everyone dreams their prom day to be. At home before the prom, the traditional taking of pictures was cut short because of the weather, but that only left more time to get psyched for the night ahead. Soon after, the parking lot of the Hun- tingtown Townhouse was jammed with li- mousines of every color. Inside, the dance floor was just as crowded with hundreds of couples getting professional pictures taken. There weren't many complaints about the food, and everyone seemed to really enjoy the band. Rich Migliaccio, senior, said, I was already having a good time dancing and being with friends, but when Michele Romanelli, senior class president, announced I was selected for Prom Court, that really made the prom great.” After the prom, couples flocked to the discos in New York City and Long Island, diners and the quiet settings of the beaches. The prom wasn't just a dance at night, it was a weekend of sharing fun with closest friends. Jennifer Arangio