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

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pring into OF ROYAL BLOOD The King and queen of the Junior Prom, Liz Mascia and Matthew Hayden, enjoy their moments of glory. The prom court was cho- sen by the waiters and waitresses at the Huntington Town House, photo Q B ction ALONG WITH A CHANGE IN SEASON 0AM3S A NEW DIVERSITY OF EVENTS The rush and bustle of spring time moved like quicksilver. It was a busy time for all, especially because the high point of the entire season, the entire year in fact, came on May ninth, the Junior Prom. The prom was a special time in ev- eryone's life; it was one night that was the culmination of months of planning. You don't know exactly what color or style your dress is go- ing to be until you go into the store and it kind of hits you, said Mina Bierman, junior. Probably the fore- most thing on every girl's mind, even as much as several months before the prom, was her dress. The color, the style, are all important in achiev- ing the right look. Boys surely didn't fall out of step in keeping up with fashion either. The most popular styles for tuxedos were the suave, fashionable Miami Vice tux and debonair Dynasty Col- lection selections. The hottest color combination was still the traditional black, with a pink cumberbund and tie. Sal Russo from Sal's Fashions said, Most guys got pink to match their date's gown. Then came the transportation; af- ter all, what's the use in being all dressed up with some place to go and no way to get there? The most popular limousines according to Maz Limos were black and white stretch limousines. Michael Maz, the manager, said, They ordered ev- erything including VCRs, stereos, TVs and a bar. They wanted liquor, too; but we couldn't give it to them because liquor is illegal in any vehi- cle. Even after all was said and done, what would the prom have been like if not for those who gave their time and effort to make it all a success. It was nerve racking. We called the same catering place as last year, Huntington Townhouse. They sup- plied the food for the sit-down din- ner, and near the end we had a Vien- nese Bar, said Eileen Ihm, senior class secretary. To set the mood nothing was more crucial than the music. We had to interview a lot of bands. We went to Varsity Studios, said Rich Owens, senior class vice-president, We looked at the videotapes and picked out Spectrum. They really got people into it. When the students were Finally outfitted and almost miraculously transformed, into the ballroom dream world they went. The prom magic had begun. Was it really the Junior Prom? Many juniors who went, and even some who didn't go, felt that there was a disproportionate number of non-juniors and students from other schools, (cont'd) SWINGING SINGLES Mew friendships are formed as the prom creates special memories. Lisa Miedzwiecki and Eileen Worhtington find time to spend together, photo GStB

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Wave THE BIG SQUES?Kf 3 Killing lime before a conference track meet ugainst Massupequa. Eric Kelske lifts Marc Broder up in a tight bear hug. Even though the Dalers went on to win the meet and their conference champi- onship. having a good lime with friends was just as important as competing. photo Noah Roacnbeig catch it on page UNLIKELY LINEUP lust as when then' were young kids. Edwina Haynes, Jim Jones. Maria Nor- dello. and Gina Ruzzier come as they please for one of the special days for sen- iors. Dress Down Day. After almost being cancelled because of bad behavior by previous senior classes, the parade went photo Mike Alfieri Icatch it on page 34) wpi MP «I

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W- e: Honn JLlNlOfl HIGH S£h| BEAT OF THE STREET The Howitt Junior high School marching band played with the high school in the Memorial Day Parade. Many Howitt band members go on to the high school where they participate in football halftime shows, photo Michael Alflerl ALOHAI Students gathered together in a benefit Ha- waiian Dance to raise money for the Wayne Staebler fund. The disc jockeys donated their time and $500 was raised, photo Joe Trifaro A HELPING HANDFUL Hands Across America was held on May 25, 1986. Kevin Wilson, Randi Hiegebom, Amy Semcken, Chad Wilson, Tracey Hiegebom and Michael Barlotta take their place on line in Hew York City, photo hen Schwinn Spring s