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

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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

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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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As days became weeks and weeks rapidly turned to months, the preparations for the Fashion Show ended. The night had arrived. The first Figures came onto the stage with their unwavering smiles and knocking knees, strut- ting to the beat of the music. Their confidence returning as the roars of approval came from the crowd and turning at points and showing off their outfits, they gradually began to enjoy the attention. In a few seconds it was over, and both relief and regret flooded the performers. Behind the successful night of the Fash- ion Show were months of hard work. First letters had to be sent out to stores asking to borrow their clothes and a planning commit- tee had to be elected. Senior Venessa Reese was chosen to be president and Lisa Young, Leslie Furr and Tracey Mitchell comprised the rest of the committee, then came the prob- lems of organization. We just got together and brainstormed,” said Venessa Reese. That's how we picked the specific groups.” The groups included springwear, headed by Venessa Reese and Crystal Blackman, busi- nesswear headed by Charles Jones, leather- wear headed by Lisa Young, semi-formal wear headed by Caterina Borzomi and Tracey Mitchell. The beginning meetings and rehearsals started out poorly. The first couple of meet- ings were hectic,” said freshman Sylvia Wick. We didn't start getting together until we were split up and practicing our routines.” The routines were changed repeatedly as were the songs. It seemed that as soon as measure- ments were taken and sizes were written down, they were lost. Attendance was bad, and although more dropped out or were kicked out, more people joined. The actual rehearsal times were also interrupted and delayed. People who came to watch the participants practicing often disrup- ted practice. Midterms interrupted the prac- tice even further, and many girls forgot their routines. In my group, we had just gotten everything down pat by midterms and then we had that intermission. It kind of cooled things down a bit. When we came back everything was kind of shaky,” said Lisa Young, junior. The Fashion Show brought excitement and fun to the school for a night. Although the audience stayed quieter than the show last year and fewer people attended, they showed their approval throughout the show. My friends made me join at first but I'm glad I joined. I wouldn't have missed it for any- thing,” said Julio Megron, junior. Debbie Mardenfeld ALL BUSINESS . Laura Ponce and Laura Masdovecchio display their businesswear. The businesswear section fea- tured many hats and veils. A THE LAST TANGO Ricky Hanson and Raefclla Lorito exhibit their danc- ing prowness preparing to go on during the wedding. ; scene. The bride and groom were Caterina Bor- zoni and Michael r -. .c. • r a Fashion Show