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

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'-jgkr'Jn WALK IMG DO AISLE The enthusiasm projeci by the band membe reflected on the audience. Vinny DeStefaoo senior, runs through the scream- ing crowd as his band band members a chance to show their stuff. Craig Manelli displays his ability to play many octaves at ■Mil

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 fingers trembled and band members fidgeted as they apprehensively awaited their chance to perform for the audience. The band members and stage crew frantically rushed around backstage, getting equipment and instruments ready for the big moment. As the first band finally took the stage, shouts of enthusiasm filled the auditorium, and the third annual Battle of the Bands was under way. The battle was awesome!'' said Dave Perdie, sophomore. Many people agreed that this year's battle was the best of the past three. Roger Stankus, senior, stated, The bands have improved over the past three years.'' The crowd was much more in control as well. Last year people crowded around the stage and there was pushing and shoving. During this battle, however, people stayed seated most of the time, and when they did gather around the stage, they were much more organized. The six bands each having 25 minutes to play, performed music ranging from that of older groups, such as the Doors and Jimi Hendrix, to newer bands, such as Bon Jovi and Dokken. A few of the bands, such as Deep freeze and Tuff Luk, had the opportunity to play original compositions, as well as covers of popular songs. Audience members had varying opinions on their favorite bands. I thought that Ho frills (Boogie Band) was great ' said Terry McCormack, teacher. The outfits worn by the bands were very original and creative ' commented Miss Monique Calabro, biology teacher. Blackstarr, the only band to use synthes- izers played by senior Adam Semcken, emerged as the winners. They were also the only band to perform an instrumental solo. Many people complimented the intricate guitar solo performed by Craig Manelli, junior. The solo was played with a lot of feeling ' commented Anthony Setteducati, English teacher. Although there could only be one winner, most students agreed with Bari-Sue Kenyon, sophomore, when she announced to the audience at the end of the battle All of the bands were great, and each one of them deserved to win ' Dawn Steffen, junior, thought that it was very hard to pickjust one winner. All of the bands had something special about them.'' for some of the bands, there was always the hope for next year but the most important thing for all was just having a good time and enjoying themselves. Tracy Simon

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I wtiAi s MArrcnmc Andy Butts and Koger Stankus laugh it up after the formal wear part of the show. Silk hats and canes were common among the gentlemen. v ' v- •' STEP THIS WAY Fashion show participants practice their choreogra- phy in the Playcrafter hall. Exhaustion is what usual- ly followed these tireless workouts. y- STRUT YOUR STUrr The scmiformal wear sec- tion followed the wedding. Matibel Torrez prepares to parade around on the run- way. ff ?{ ;■ Fashion Show