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

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ED EGGSCtTEMENT (conr'd) Thursday, Hawaiian Day, was perhaps the zaniest one. Students came to school decked out in large floral prints, strands of plastic flowers, straw hats, sunglasses and a few brave students wore grass skirts and sandals. It gave me a chance to wear my favorite Hawaiian shirt without standing out like I usually do, said Sue Frake, junior. Friday, truly was Green and White Day which consisted of the pep rally, and the Homecoming Dance that evening. Every shade of green was worn in school that day. I hate green, but I wanted to show my support for Farmingdale and my school spirit, so I wore it, said Melissa Here, sophomore. Many organizations and clubs used the Homecoming weekend to help raise money by selling buttons, pins, green and white carna- tions, balloons and shakers which added to the atmosphere of excitement and color. Everyone agreed that watching fellow class- mates compete in such contests as pizza eating, peanut butter and jello eating, eat the string, and many others, sure beat going to seventh and eighth period. I was afraid of losing or looking like a jerk, but I was still excited about participating in the eat the string' contest, said Rosanne O'Brian, junior, as she wiped marshmallow off her face. The music was really good, and I had a great time with all my friends and my boyfriend. I can't wait until next year's dance! exclaimed Christine Merrit, sophomore. The whole concept of Spirit Week and Homecoming is an attempt to bring the school and the students together as one. We try to create an atmosphere of fun and set the mood for the year, said Robert Rose, SAC advisor. I feel that this was the most successful year ever! Tracy Grey and Julie Sisto hand rcD „ Kart ihe Uoticjer1 $iteip- h.uisor gde pic afterjrie stuffed .into his Waiting tnouth by Chris WUdes. The juniors, represented by Andrew Vaughn, won th£«vent. - A PPM A DA ; Only af few brave students w rt .e found dunking lor apples in the cold Weather of October- JUI Cdnrod helps win poinls for the sophomore class. Spirit Week

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Spirit Week guess who? Students got a chance to live it up during the Home- coming Dance. Karen Mar- iconda and Colleen Shelly tahe a break (rom the festivities. DOTi'T LET THE BUBBLE BUHST Trying to catch a water balloon isn t as easy as it looks. Ken Miederberger wins 20 points for the senior class (bt his first place performance.

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 — Match lighters? Prisbees? Beachballs? These items may not seem to have anything in common, but they do for those who have experienced a concert. Attending a concert of any kind is the ultimate high for music fans. Jones Beach Theater was a hot spot for the summer's amazing musical performers. Artists such as Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Don Henley and Howard Jones came to the island to perform. Christine Jones, senior, said, I went to the Beach Boys concert, and it was great because people really got into it. Everyone was throwing beachballs around, and guys were dancing on armrests preten- ding they were surfing. “Reunited and it felt so good. Just like the words of the song, bands joined together for the incredible event of the summer known as Live-Aid. The excitement generated was unbelievable. Matt Lefsky, sophomore, who attended the concert said, “It was awesome. All those people coming together for a good cause. Rumors were widespread that the three remaining Beatles might reunite for this historic event. Unfortunately they did not, but Paul McCartney sang Let it Be. There were, however, surprise appearances from groups METALMAMA Many heavy-metal bands albums were la- beled with the warning that it contained explic- it lyrics dealing with sex and violence. Rob Halford of Judas Priest wasn't fazed as he Keeps up the group's infense image I'M GonriA Run to you Captivating the audi- ence at the Nassau Coli- seum, Bryan Adams deals out Summer of ; $ Seven of his songs from two albums made tlie top ten. of the sixties and seventies. Neil Young teamed with Crosby, Stills and Hash. Peter, Paul and Mary did a number, and Bob Dylan performed his classic song, Blowin' in the Wind. The biggest reunions were the Who, who performed in London and Led Zeppelin, who played in Philadelphia. Performers of many different styles played for this huge relief project including such old stars as Paul Simon and Joan Baez, as well as today's popular musicians such as Power Station and Duran Duran. The Live-Aid concerts were the creme-de- la-creme of concerts for the summer, but there were several performances that featured indi- vidual top artists. Madonna and Bruce Springsteen set tick- et sale records with their performances at the Meadowlands and Madison Square Garden. Scalpers reportedly sold tickets for the “Boss' Hew Jersey show as high as $150. The music industry was a tremendous force in raising money for needy people. There have always been funds that one could donate to, but never was there a project on such a global scale as this. Audrey Kent and Michael Kramer