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

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hoi i day (hal'ada ) n. 1. a religious festival; 2. a day of freedom from labor; set aside for leisure and recreation; 3. a day set aside by a law or custom for the suspension of business, usually in commemoration of some event. In other words, a time without classes. I enjoy the holidays because we are off from school and 1 am able to get together with my friends without the hassle of having to do homework, said Jim Cage, sophomore. It seems that the holiday season which is enjoyed most is the Christmas and Hanukah vacation. According to Qinny Galluzzo, sopho- more, Christmas is a time for togetherness. Sometimes the holiday season brings together different sets of relatives. We spend Christmas Eve with my dad's side of the family and Christmas Day with my mother's family,'' said Gerilyn Smith, junior. Afterwards we travel upstate to my uncle's house. Hanukah is also a time of togetherness. Stephanie Lavine, senior, stated, I love Hanukah because it's one of the few happy holidays we get to celebrate. It's a happy time. Besides, you get a present for each of the eight days. Of course, Christmas and Hanukah gifts are a high point of the season. On Christmas Eve we open our presents at my grandparents' house at midnight, said Mike D'Angelo, freshman. The next morning, my sister comes over and we exchange presents with her. The holidays are also a time for feasting. Each year my relatives come over and we have a large dinner consisting of all types of fish and Italian food, said Janine Compitello, junior. Sean Kelly, sophomore said, Besides eggnog and a turkey, our family has yams, chestnuts, and stuffing. Hanukah and Christ- mas seemed to be the favorite holidays, but students expressed their feelings about others such as Passover and Easter. 1 like Passover because not only do I spend time with my family, but 1 get a chance to eat certain holiday' foods such as potato latkes , said Kelly Becker, junior. The only bad thing is that you can't have any type of bread. Even cereal or spaghetti! Easter was really special a couple of years ago when we were in Rotterdam, Holland. It was strange spending time in church away from family on a different continent, said Gina Cammarano, senior. The holiday season was a joyous time for believers of all faiths for several reasons. It was a time of family togetherness, a break from school, and as David Kutler, junior, put it, I enjoy Christmas because I like to see all the houses decorated with lights. Debbie Gecewicz a DECK THE MALL T During the holiday sea- son, shoppers flocked tax the Sunrise Mall for some last minute buys. Tom Marris and Judy Kennedy pass b an elaborate dec- oration on the first floor. • v - : ■ Holidays

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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

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THE PUMPKIN PATCH k l or a feu dollars, one could se net a message or design to a friend. Members of the Page program offered over a 100 pumpkins to Holidays AWAY FROM HOME On Thanksgiving, restau- rants offered turkey din- ners at a special price. The Qoldflarrt family spends the holiday in a quiet restaurant. BROTHERLY LOVE The holiday season I? made more special when the whole family can spend It together. Debbie van hostrand gets a spe- cial present from Santa, her brother Howie, who has returned from college.